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- Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Compact fully featured 5 watt UHF CB radio Compact fully featured remote mount 5 watt UHF CB radio Compact fully featured remote mic 5 watt UHF CB radio ScanSuite ™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Telemetry Channels ...........4 Selective Calling ............20 FEATURES .................4 Using SelCall ............20 GENERAL OPERATIONS .............6 Responding to SelCall Alert ........22 TX3510S/TX3520S Front Panel Controls .....6 Quiet Mode .............22 LCD Panel ..............6 Group Calling ............24 Rear Panel ..............6 Receive-only Channels ..........25 TX3540S Controller Microphone ........7 Configuration Menu ..........29... -
Page 3: Supplied With
The class licence for users and equipment operating in the CB/PRS 477 MHz band has been amended. This radio meets Your GME TX3510S/TX3520S/TX3540S 80 channel radio the new 80 channel standard. is Australian designed and built and is the most advanced UHF Citizen Band radio available. -
Page 4: Possible Issues
POSSIBLE ISSUES EMERGENCY CHANNELS When a new narrowband radio receives a transmission The ACMA has allocated channels 5/35 for emergency use from an older wideband radio the speech may sound loud only. Channel 5 is the primary Simplex Emergency Channel. and distorted –... - Page 5 Priority Channel: A user programmable Priority channel feature allows your working channel to be instantly recalled at the press of a key. SIGNAL PROCESSING Digital Signal Processing: Measures, filters and compresses standard analogue audio signals and converts them into digital format. Allows advanced RF and audio processing techniques to be applied to maximise the radio’s performance. Advanced Signal Management: Identifies interference caused by strong local signals on adjacent channels and prevents these from opening your Squelch.
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Page 6: General Operations
GENERAL OPERATIONS TX3510S/TX3520S FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Mic Input Channel Control Volume Control Liquid Crystal Display MENU SCAN QUIET OS/GS ALPHA PUSH PUSH SQL LVL PRIORITY Quiet/ Menu/ Scan/ Squelch/ Push for Squelch Level/ Duplex Alpha Function OS-GS Priority Channel... -
Page 7: Tx3540S Controller Microphone
TX3540S CONTROLLER MICROPHONE TX3510S/TX3520S MICROPHONE Skip/Call Skip/Call Push-To-Talk (PTT) LCD Display Channel Channel SCAN/ Down OS/GS Push To Menu/ Quiet/ F Key Talk Duplex Power Key/ Squelch/ Monitor ALPHA Microphone Squelch level/ Squelch Set / Priority channel Priority Channel Up... -
Page 8: General Operation Across All Models
GENERAL OPERATION ACROSS ALL MODELS KEYPAD FUNCTIONS The controls on the TX3510S and TX3520S front panel and To access a secondary function, briefly press the F key TX3540S controller microphone all have multiple functions. followed immediately by the required key. -
Page 9: Volume
(or LVL key). The channel display will show the below. These instructions describe the radio functions using the current Squelch level setting in values from SQL-1 to SQL-9. TX3510S/TX3520S controls (with the TX3540S controls shown Rotate the Channel control (or press the keys on in brackets). -
Page 10: Time-Out Timer
face and speak at a normal voice level. The microphone is 2. Rotate the channel control left or right (or press quite sensitive so it is not necessary to raise your voice or keys) to adjust the brightness. shout. Release the PTT when you have finished talking. The 3. -
Page 11: Bandwidth Filter Settings
DYNAMIC VOLUME CONTROL (DVC) GME radios. Once the scrambler has been activated your The modulation level of signals heard on the UHF CB band transmission and reception will only be intelligible to others has always varied considerably resulting in noticeable using the same scrambler technology. -
Page 12: Beep Tone Volume
To enable or disable the voice scrambler 2. Press MENU repeatedly until ‘SSTxx’ is displayed where xx = ON or OF. 1. Press and hold MENU to enter the menu. 2. Press MENU repeatedly until ‘ENCOF’ (Encoder Off) or 3. Rotate the Channel control to the right (or press the ‘ENCON’... -
Page 13: Priority Channel
Your radio allows you to enable or disable Duplex mode 2. Press F followed by the DUP key. The duplex symbol on individual repeater channels. In this way any repeater will disappear from the display accompanied by a low beep. channels that are not being used with repeaters in your area IMPORTANT: Channels 1 –... -
Page 14: Open Scan
Scan Groups OPEN SCAN Your radio supports three scan groups - Open Scan, Group Open Scan allows a group of channels to be scanned in an Scan and Network Scan. Each scan group has a separate ascending sequence. If a signal is found, the scan will pause on that channel. -
Page 15: Group Scan
To Begin Scanning ARE NO SIGNALS ON THE PRIORITY CHANNEL. If a signal appears on the Priority channel it will override any signals Briefly press SCAN. A high beep will be heard and the being received on any of the other channels. In addition, if symbol will animate. -
Page 16: Network Scan
there for as long as the channel remains busy. During this any member of the group transmits, their radio automatically time you can transmit and receive on the Priority channel. selects a clear channel to transmit on. Other radios scanning Once the Priority channel has been clear for 5 seconds the in the same Net-scan group will lock onto that channel radio will resume scanning the other channels. - Page 17 Your radio’s Net-Scan memory has already been factory Using Net-Scan programmed with 43 of the available 80 channels. The When a member of the group initiates a transmission their remaining 37 channels, which consist of the 32 repeater radio will automatically select a clear channel to transmit on. input/output channels, 2 telemetry channels and 3 guard- Other radios scanning in the same Net-Scan group will locate band channels, have not been included to minimise the risk of...
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Page 18: Ctcss And Dcs
(refer to the CTCSS and DCS tone charts later in this manual). CTCSS Tone Set Compatibility The GME CTCSS tone set comprises a table of 50 tones made up of the standard CCIR-38 Tone Set plus an additional 12 tones added to the end. If communicating with other brands... -
Page 19: Monitor Function
Enabling CTCSS/DCS on a Channel (Silent mode) will automatically prevent your radio from transmitting if the channel is already in use Enabling CTCSS/DCS on a channel will prevent the Squelch from opening on that channel unless the incoming signal Busy Lockout matches your selected CTCSS/DCS tone. -
Page 20: Selective Calling
On the TX3510S and TX3520S, press and hold the Volume To add or display labels, your radio must be in the ALPHA control to monitor signals on the channel. When you release mode. To switch between ALPHA mode and NUMERIC mode, the Volume control, Silent mode is restored and the radio briefly press the F key followed by the ALPHA key. -
Page 21: Call Acknowledge
e.g. Programming Call Memory C5 NOTE: If the call is not sent within 10 seconds of entering the last Ident digit the Call function will time out and the radio will return to normal mode. To exit the mode without sending the SelCall briefly press CALL. Call Acknowledge Recalling SelCall Idents If your SelCall transmission is successful, the radio you called... -
Page 22: Responding To Selcall Alert
7. Repeat step 6 to enter up to 5 characters as required. 8. Now press and hold the Channel control (or LVL key). The entire Alpha label will flash for a few seconds then the radio will beep as the label is stored. e.g. - Page 23 Setting up the QUIET Mode • If a normal signal is received on an Open channel (one that is not tagged with ‘Q’) the signal will be heard in the To setup the QUIET mode you must first ‘tag’ the channels usual way.
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Page 24: Group Calling
between the open channel and the Priority channel - this e.g. 14530, 14531, 14532, 14533 . . --> , 14539 is normal). • Transmitting the SelCall Ident 14531 will only activate the • If a normal signal is received on a Quiet channel but your alarm in the radio with the SelCall Ident of 14531. -
Page 25: Receive-Only Channels
Sending Ident 14AAA will call 1000 radios with Idents 14000 To select any Channel Bank -> 14999 1. Press and hold to enter the menu. MENU You can also arrange to send SelCalls to every tenth radio by 2. Press MENU repeatedly until ‘RX-x is displayed where x is setting the second digit to A. - Page 26 When using the combined Channel Bank RXA-E, all 5 2. Press and hold the Channel control while switching the Channel Banks becomes available in one continuous radio on again. sequence resulting in a total of 95 channels of Receive-only 3. ‘RXALL’ will be displayed briefly, indicating the RX frequencies.
- Page 27 e.g. 468.4250 MHz will display as: 6. Repeat steps 1 – 5 to program other channels. NOTE: The frequency tuning is live which means the radio Display Frequency is actually listening to the frequencies you are selecting. You 468.4000 46840 468.4125 46841 can use this feature to locate and store active frequencies...
- Page 28 To Switch Between Alpha and Frequency Display To Edit the Frequency of a Receive-only Channel Modes NOTE: You do not need to enable the channel editor to edit 1. Select a receive-only channel. a current Receive-only channel. 2. Briefly press the F key followed by the ALPHA key to 1.
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Page 29: Configuration Menu
The deleted channel will no longer be visible in normal CONFIGURATION MENU operating mode. The configuration menu controls preset functions in the radio. Scanning Receive-only Channels To access the menu, press and hold MENU until a beep is heard. Selected menu options are displayed to the left of Receive-only channels can be programmed into your Open the channel display. -
Page 30: Installation
The adapter includes mounting brackets Slide radio fully into cradle until it clicks into place. and a specially designed front panel escutcheon to suit most vehicle installations. See your nearest GME retailer for details. Din Adapter MBD001 Installing the Cradle Screw the mounting cradle to a firm surface then slide the... -
Page 31: Tx3520S Installation
The mounting of the main unit is identical to that of the plugged into the 8 pin socket on the front of the TX3540S TX3510S and TX3540S models. If the main unit is installed in main unit. The controller microphone cannot be plugged into a remote location, you will also need to install an extension the rear microphone socket. -
Page 32: Dc Power Connection
Fitting the Controller Microphone CHANNEL Plug the 8 pin plug into the socket on the front of the main unit or alternatively you can use the adapter and extension cable supplied with the radio. If the main unit is not easily accessible this adapter will allow you to bring the microphone Plastic tab PUSH... -
Page 33: Antenna Connection
Chassis amp fuse. Car battery GME have a wide range of suitable 477 MHz UHF CB antennas to suit most installations and applications. We recommend contacting your local GME retailer for advice. Radio turns ON and OFF with ignition switch... -
Page 34: Wiring
WIRING TX3520S Main Wiring TX3510S Main Wiring Extension Speaker Extension Speaker 12 V DC RED + RED + Fuse UHF Aerial Fuse Coax Cable -BLACK -BLACK Antenna Connector UHF Aerial Socket Connector Plug Plug DC Socket TX3540S Main Wiring Extension Speaker... -
Page 35: Ctcss Tone Frequency Chart
CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY CHART Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency 67.0 107.2 167.9 159.8 71.9 110.9 173.8 165.5 74.4 114.8 179.9 171.3 77.0 118.8 186.2 177.3 79.7 123.0 192.8 183.5 82.5 127.3 203.5 189.9 85.4 131.8 210.7 196.6 88.5 136.5 218.1 199.5 91.5 141.3 225.7... -
Page 36: Dcs Tone Chart
DSC TONE CHART CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE PA G E 3 6 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L T X 3 5 1 0 S / T X 3 5 2 0 S / T X 3 5 4 0 S... -
Page 37: Uhf Cb Operating Frequencies
UHF CB OPERATING FREQUENCIES Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 476.425 476.925 476.4375 476.9375 476.450 476.950 476.4625 476.9625 476.475 476.975 476.4875 476.9875 476.500 477.000 476.5125 477.0125 476.525 477.025 476.5375 477.0375 476.550 477.050 476.5625 477.0625 476.575 477.075 476.5875 477.0875 476.600 477.100 476.6125... -
Page 38: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Transmit Frequency ELECTRICAL Response: +6 dB per octave General 300 Hz to 3 kHz + 1–3 dB. Compliant Specification: Meets AS/NZS 4365 for radio Demodulated Audio communications equipment Signal to Noise: >45 dB unweighted in the UHF citizen and personal Current Consumption: 1.7 amps with 50 Ohms radio service. -
Page 39: Sc Contract Warranty Against Defects
This warranty against defects is given by Standard Communications re-repair or replace (at our option) any materials or workmanship Pty Ltd ACN 000 346 814 (We, us, our or GME). Our contact details which we are satisfied are defective. are set out in clause 2.7. - Page 40 A division of Standard Communications Pty Ltd. Head Office: PO Box 96, Winston Hills, NSW 2153, Australia New Zealand: PO Box 58, 446 Botany, Auckland, 2163, NZ T: (09) 274 0955 All other international enquiries email: export@gme.net.au Part Number: 310594 Drawing Number: 46884-3...
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