CONTENTS Programming Scan Channels ........11 ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED ..........3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..........3 OPEN SCAN MODE ............12 EMERGENCY CHANNELS..........3 GROUP SCAN MODE ..........12 Auto Skip .............13 TELEMETRY CHANNELS ..........3 FEATURES ..............4 Quick Channel Select ...........13 GENERAL OPERATION ............5 Using two Group Scan or two Open Scan Modes ..13 SELECTIVE CALLING ............13 MC524B Controller Microphone ......5 Display..............5...
Consequently the newer narrowband radios will be able to converse with all TX3345 has a transmit inhibit applied to channels 22 and 23. older 40 channel wideband radios on all channels 1 to 40 In the event additional telemetry/telecommand channels as well as the newer channels allocated from 41 to 80.
FEATURES TRANSMIT (TX) Individually Programmable DUPLEX function: User selectable for only those individual channels in your area that have repeaters, leaving the others free for use as extra simplex channels. SIGNAL PROCESSING Digital Signal Processing: Measures, filters and compresses standard analogue audio signals and converts them into digital format.
FUNCTION KEYS GENERAL OPERATION There are several keys beneath the microphone controller’s MC524B MICROPHONE/CONTROLLER display that have dual functions. Their primary functions are printed in black and their secondary functions are printed Skip/Call Push-To-Talk (PTT) in red. LCD Display To access the primary (black) functions SCAN/ Press the key with the required function labelled in black.
Squelch remains closed when subjected to the higher before transmitting . interference levels often encountered in high density areas. The TX3345 has nine (9) preset Squelch sensitivity settings SQUELCH labelled SQL-1 to SQL-9. The minimum Squelch setting The Squelch is used to eliminate the background noise (SQL-1) is the most sensitive and will allow the Squelch to when there are no signals present.
MENU BACKLIGHTING The Menu provides a convenient way to customise your The Liquid Crystal Display and keys are backlit for easy radios settings. The following Menu options are available . viewing at night. The backlight remains on while the radio is switched on.
9 are shown as 9+ increased range. The TX3345 can also be set to display a battery meter Duplex operates only on channels 1-8 and 41-48. When instead of the signal meter. The battery meter displays the...
The modulation level of signals heard on the UHF CB band The TX3345 allows CTCSS or DCS to be enabled or disabled often vary considerably resulting in noticeable differences in on selected channels and the CTCSS/DCS tone you select received audio volume between stations.
Once a CTCSS or DCS tone has been selected, it can be enabled on individual channels. If using CTCSS you can chose either the 50 tone set or the 38 tone set. GME radios traditionally use the 50 tone set, 1. Press the keys to select the required however the 38 tone set is also included for compatibility channel.
PROGRAMMING SCAN CHANNELS SCANNING Your TX3345 is supplied with all 80 UHF CB channels The TX3345 has a SCAN function that allows groups of user programmed into the Open Scan memory. Any channels programmable channels to be scanned for signals. Channels not needed, can be removed if required.
OPEN SCAN MODE GROUP SCAN MODE Before scanning, select your preferred working channel Before scanning, store your preferred Priority Channel. using the keys. Your working channel is the Scanning in the Group Scan Mode default channel your radio will transmit on when the PTT is When scanning, the radio scans all the channels pressed while scanning.
QUICK CHANNEL SELECT programmed with its unique SelCall Identification Number. To quickly review or edit channels stored in the current scan If this number is called by another radio, your TX3345 will memory, briefly press the key then press the MENU beep to alert you.
Your TX3345 will allow you to store up to ten (10) most TIP: The Quiet mode overrides the normal Squelch system frequently called SelCall numbers, with each number being to ensure that the radio remains quiet even when the channel is busy. When Quiet mode is set, you may see the labelled for easy identification.
NOTE: If the call is not sent within 10 seconds of entering 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter all 5 digits as required. the last Ident digit the Call function will time-out and the 7. Now press and hold the key.
To select the ALPHA display mode 8. Now press and hold the key. The entire Alpha Briefly press the key followed by the key. label will flash for a few seconds then the radio will beep MENU ALPHA ‘ALPHA’ or ‘NUMER’ will be displayed for 2 seconds on the as the label is stored.
Setting up QUIET mode Receiving signals in QUIET mode To setup the Quiet mode you must first ‘tag’ the channels • If a normal signal is received on an Open channel (one that you want to stay Quiet, then activate the Quiet Mode. that is not tagged with ‘Q’) the signal will be heard in the Once the Quiet mode is activated, the tagged channels will usual way.
displayed indicating that the radio is scanning in the Quiet As long as the first 4 digits of the SelCall you are sending mode. match those of the radios you are calling, their SelCall alarm is activated as if their full 5 digit SelCall Idents had been received. Receiving signals while scanning in QUIET mode To achieve this, the 10 radios you are calling must be •...
Screw the LCD Controller MC524 Microphone’s clip to a firm surface. Fit the TX3345 into the cradle and tighten the gimbal knobs. Place the LCD Control- ler Microphone in its mounting clip. Finally, plug the LCD...
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Label Once the orientation of your radio is confirmed, you can fit the GME model label. Simply remove the backing tape and press into the recess on the front panel. Fitting the microphone The microphone uses an 8 pin plug and socket.
Radio turns ON and OFF with ignition switch DC POWER CONNECTION Fuse Fuse The TX3345 is designed for 13.8 volts DC, negative earth To Radio installations only (i.e. where the negative terminal of To Radio the battery is connected to the chassis or frame of the BLACK vehicle).
Once the high voltage warning has been triggered and – BLACK you have fixed the source of the problem, you will need to switch the TX3345 OFF then ON again to reset it. Connector The power source must not exceed 25 volts otherwise...
CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY CHART 50 Tone 38 Tone Frequency 50 Tone 38 Tone Frequency 50 Tone 38 Tone Frequency 67.0 118.8 183.5 69.4 123.0 186.2 71.9 127.3 189.9 74.4 131.8 192.8 77.0 136.5 196.6 79.7 141.3 199.5 82.5 146.2 203.5 85.4 151.4 206.5...
Communications Pty Ltd ACN 000 346 814 (We, us, our or for three months from the date of the original repair. We GME). Our contact details are set out in clause 2.7. This warranty agree to re-repair or replace (at our option) any materials or statement only applies to products purchased in Australia.
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