User manual REXON RM-03N

[. . . ] VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER RM-03N INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table of Contents Cautions 1 Unpacking2 Installation & Connection 3 Front Panel Description 4 Rear Panel Description 5 Operation Modes6 Basic Operation 7 · Turn The Radio On & Off 7 · Adjusting Volume 7 · Change Operation Mode 7 · Channel Selection / Frequency Changing 7 · Lock The Buttons 7 · Scan 8 · Monitor 8 · Transmitting 9 · Receiving 9 Advanced Manual Operations10 · Editing A Channel 10 · Duplicate A Channel 10 · Delete A Channel 11 · Channel Name Tag 11 · Make A Signalling Call 11 · Scan11 · Priority Scan 12 · TX Power Selection12 · Offset 13 · Band-Width Selection 13 · Voice Compander 13 · Reverse TX/RX 13 · Searching & Dialing Pre-stored DTMF String 14 · Delete A Nuisance Channel 14 Menu for Radio's General Setting 15 · Beep Enable/Disable15 · TOT (Time-out timer) 15 · APO (Auto Power Off ) 16 · BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) & BTLO16 · DTMF Transmitting Time 17 · Squelch Level Setup 17 · Scan Dwell Time Setup 18 · LCD Backlight 18 · Check Working Voltage 18 · Burst Tone Selection 19 · DTMF ANI On/Off 19 · Channel Mode Setup 19 · Factory Default 20 Menu for Channel Settings 21 · Sub Tone (CTCSS/DCS) Encode Setup 21 · Sub Tone (CTCSS/DCS) Decode Setup22 · DTMF/ 5 Tone/ 2 Tone Decode Selection 22 · Sending 2-Tone Call 23 · Sending 5-Tone Call 23 · Open Squelch Modes 24 · Offset Direction Setup 24 · Offset Interval Setup 25 · Channel Step Setup 25 · Wide/Narrow Band Selection 25 · Reverse TX/RX 26 · Talk Around 26 · TX Off Setup 26 · Compander 27 · Scramble Setup(Optional) 27 MICROPHONE OPERATIONS 29 · Keypad Lock 29 · Function Shortcut On Keypad 29 · Restore Initial Setting 30 · Cloning 30 Cautions AVOID storing the radio under the sunshine or in hot areas High temperature can shorten the life of electronic devices, and warp or melt certain plastics AVOID storing the radio in the dusty, dirty areas PLEASE keep the radio dry Rainwater or damp will corrode electronic circuits NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury USE DC power supply, take notice of power voltage must be 138V only USE supplied microphone only Other microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver AVOID operating the transceiver without running the vehicle's engine The vehicle's battery will quickly run out if the transceiver is in transmission while the vehicle's engine OFF BE CAREFUL!The transceiver will overheat while operating continuously for a long period. PAGE 1 Unpacking q w e r t y u q w e r t Radio RM-03N Microphone Fuse(15A) DC power cable Mounting bracket i y u i o o Washer & spring washer Mic hanger & screw set Machine screw (M4x8mm) Self-tapping screw (M5X20mm) (QCA-01) Additional Accessories (PC-51) Programming Lead (RMP-05) (CP-51) Cloning Lead Mic with DTMF (QRP-01) DC Power Supply Antenna PAGE 2 Installation & Connection Connects to antenna Optional Speaker Microphone (RJ-45) RED(+) BLK(-) DC Power Connector 12V Battery PAGE 3 Front Panel Description FUNC CALL V/M SCAN SO/C ENTER q Power button & Selector Knob: Press the power button to turn radio ON, hold the button to turn radio OFF for 3 seconds. Turn selector knob clock wisely go through next channel or increase a frequency step and counter clock wisely to previous channel or decrease a frequency step. e LCD Display: The display include 16x2 two rows of dot matrix r Speaker: Inner speaker t button: Press it then press relevant key, or keep pressing within y u i o a s d f button: transmits selected DTMF/2-Tone/5Tone signalling button: To toggle channel and VFO mode. 2 seconds press relevant key to achieve multiple shortcut operations. [. . . ] It will not be transmitted until receiving RX carrier with correct sub tone. If the repeater is occupied by other group when you press PTT button, BTLO will standby till the using group is leaving. And then, the radio's loudspeaker will beep for 3 times to remind you that you are allowed to use the repeater now. button repeatedly or press Up/Down key on extended PAGE 16 microphone till LCD displays "LOCKOUT" 3. REPEATER LOCK: transmitting is inhibited when current channel receives a matching carrier but dis-matching CTCSS/DCS. BUSY: Carrier lockout, transmitting is inhibited when current channel receives a matching carrier; 6. OFF: Busy channel lockout is disabled. · Default: OFF DTMF Transmitting Time button for 2 seconds to get into general setting menu. 1. Press button repeatedly or press Up/Down key on extended microphone till LCD displays "DTMF SPEED" 3. Rotate power knob to set 50MS/100MS/200MS/300MS/500MS, which indicates the time for sending each DTMF signal & the interval between each DTMF being sent. · Default: 100MS Squelch Level Setup Setting the radio to a tight squelch level, you can avoid unwanted signals or noise, but you may not receive a weak signal. Therefore, it will be better for you to select the normal squelch level (default value: 4). Press button repeatedly or press Up/Down key on extended microphone till LCD displays "SQUEL LEVEL" 3. PAGE 17 · quick tips : You can also adjust the squelch level by keep pressing button, and then rotating power knob. Scan Dwell Time Setup button for 2 seconds to get into general setting menu. 1. Press button repeatedly or press Up/Down key on extended microphone till LCD displays "DWELL TIME" 3. Once the radio stops on a busy channel, Scan mode will stop and resume for a period of time. Pause: Once the radio stops on a busy channel, Scan will not keep going until RX signal is gone for 2 seconds. · Default: 15SEC This setup can be also applied to CTCSS/DCS scan LCD Backlight button for 2 seconds to get into general setting menu. 1. Press button repeatedly or press Up/Down key on extended microphone till LCD displays "BACKLIGHT" 3. High brightness · Default: HIGH Check Working Voltage button for 2 seconds to get into general setting menu. 1. Press button repeatedly or press Up/Down key on extended microphone till LCD displays "VOLTAGE" PAGE 18 3. The LCD will show working voltage. · Burst Tone Selection button for 2 seconds to get into general setting menu. Burst tone is an alternative means of accessing the repeater, in addition to CTS or DCS tone. Press button repeatedly or press Up/Down key on extended microphone till LCD displays "TBST" 3. Rotate power knob to set burst tone at either 1750Hz, 2100Hz, 1000Hz, or 1450Hz. · Default: 1750Hz DTMF ANI On/Off Alpha Numeric Identification function is available by DTMF or 5Tone signaling. Enable this function, the radio will display the caller's ID number when receiving a DTMF ANI calling 1. [. . . ] Press button repeatedly or press Up/Down key on extended microphone till LCD shows "STEP" 3. Rotate power knob to select a channel step from 5K, 6. 25K, 10K, 12. 5K, 20K, 25K, 30K, or, 50K. . Default: 20K · This function work in frequency (VFO) mode only. Wide/Narrow Band Selection button to get into channel menu. Select band width. Press button repeatedly or press Up/Down key on extended microphone till LCD shows "W/N" 3. [. . . ]