A2.130808 ALINCO, INC. Yodoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F 4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802 http://www.alinco.com E-mail:export@alinco.co.jp UHF FM Transceiver / 400-470MHz All EU and EFTA member states. Operator license is required. Copyright Alinco, lnc.
UHF FM Transceiver Instruction Manual DJ-A40 A B C D Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver. Please read this manual carefully before using the product to ensure full performance, and keep this manual for future reference as it contains information on after-sales service. In case addendum or errata sheets are included with this product, please read those materials and keep them together with this instruction manual for future reference.
Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing this excellent Alinco transceiver. Our products are ranked among the finest in the world. This radio has been manufactured with state of the art technology and it has been tested carefully at our factory. It is designed to operate to your satisfaction for many years under normal use. Please read this manual completely from the first page to the last, to learn all the functions the product offers.
5: Dust protected /Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it must not enter in sufficient quantity to interfere with the satisfactory operation of the equipment; complete protection against contact. 4: Splashing water / Water splashing against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect. Test duration: 5 minutes / Water volume: 10 litters per minute /Pressure: 80~100 kN/m² The IP54 designation provides for limited dust and splash proofing of the radio per specified above.
Features ■ Output power selectable 5W ■ 128 PC-programmable channels ■ Li-Ion battery pack and stand-charger as standard accessories ■ Alphanumeric name tags ■ FM broadcasting 76-108MHz receiver built-in ■ Selectable Battery-save parameters ■ Busy Channel Lockout ■ Voice Compander (Reduce Noise & enhance audio clarity) ■ Inversion Scramble(Analog encryption) ■ Sub-tone (CTCSS/DCS) Encode/ Decode and DTMF/ANI ■ VOX built-in ■ Voice prompt in English, Emergency Kill/Stun/Waken, Alarm signal, Various scan mod
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Warning: Please Read Carefully A transceiver generates RF (Radio Frequency) electromagnetic energy while transmitting. This Alinco transceiver is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only", meaning it must be used minimum necessary only during the course of employment by employees aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This transceiver is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
• Use only the genuine Alinco accessories listed in this instruction manual for RF safety. Third party accessories are not guaranteed for RF safety by Alinco. The above provides the information needed to make users of this transceiver aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this transceiver operates with the FCC RF exposure limits.
F or Customers in Canada : Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Alert Environment and condition of use Use of this product may be prohibited or illegal outside of your country. Be informed in advance when you travel. It is recommended that you check local traffic regulations regarding the use of a radio equipment while driving. Some countries prohibit or apply restrictions for the operation of radios and mobile- phones while driving. Do not use this product in close proximity to other electronic devices, especially medical ones.
The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and property due to a failure of this product when used with or as a part of a device made by third parties. Use of third party accessory may result in damage to this product. It will void our warranty for repair. Handling this product Be sure to reduce the audio output level to minimum before using an earphone or a headset. Excessive audio may damage hearing. Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the manufacturer.
Securely plug the adapter into the wall outlet. Insecure installation may result in short-circuit, electronic shock and/or fire. Do not use the adapter if the plug or socket contacts are dirty. Overheating and/or short-circuiting may result in fire, electric shock and/or damage to the product. In case of emergency In case of the following situation(s), please turn off the product, switch off the source of power, then remove or unplug the power-cord.
Alert Environment and condition of use Do not use the product in proximity to a TV or a radio. It may cause interference or receive interference. Do not install in a humid, dusty or insufficiently ventilated place. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction. Do not install in an unstable or vibrating position. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction when/ if the product falls to the ground.
Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off dirt and condensation from the surface of the product. Never use thinner or benzene for cleaning. Check with your local waste officials for details on recycling or proper disposal of the electronics product, battery-packs and accessories in your area. PC PROGRAMMING NOTE: The utility software may be available to distributors/dealers only. USB programming cable is required.
TABLE OF CONTENTS STANDARD ACCESSORIES �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������01 Standard Accessories ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������01 OPERATION MODE (VFO mode and Channel mode) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������02 KEY OPERATIONS / QUICK
TABLE OF CONTENTS Channel Input by Keypad �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23 Adjusting Channel / Frequency By "【B 】" Key & "【C 】" Key ������������������������������������������������������������������������������23 Monitor / Squelch Off �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 Receiving ����������
TABLE OF CONTENTS Tone Squelch / DCS squelch (Sub tone CTCSS / DCS) Encode/Decode tones synchronized setup �����������������������37 Offset Frequency ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������38 Frequency Reverse or Talk Around ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������38 Inversion scrambling (Encryption) �������������
TABLE OF CONTENTS Beep Volume level �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������52 Priority Channel Setup �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������53 Current Battery Voltage Display ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
STANDARD ACCESSORIES Standard Accessories Antenna Battery Belt Clip Instruction Manual Charger AC Adaptor Hand Strap NOTE: Accessories may differ depending on the version you have purchased. Please contact your local dealer for details of standard accessories and the warranty-policy before purchase.
OPERATION MODE (VFO mode and Channel mode) You may set the radio as VFO mode and Channel mode. There are also different setting parameters to properly set functions as per your operating comfort. 1. By programming software: In PC programming utility software, "General Setting" menu, choose "Display Mode" to select VFO mode or Channel mode. 2. By manual setup: Please refer to "Display Mode" in Page 51. VFO Mode: In this mode, press【D】key to switch between Channel mode and VFO. A.Memory mode/Freq.
OPERATION MODE (VFO mode and Channel mode) 3.Commercial radio Mode: When set display mode as "CH", it enters into Commercial radio mode. At this mode, except scanning, talk around/frequency reverse, DTMF encode or editing, BEEP on/off and keypad lock, all other functions should be set by PC software in advance to the operation (As pic 4). If name tag is programmed, the LCD will display current channel and name tag.
KEY OPERATIONS / QUICK CHART Function Key Operation Parameter Instruction Page FM Radio On/Off 【A 】 【1 】 Activate FM broadcasting receiver 27 Beep Setup 【A 】 【2 】 Beep sound ON/OFF 28 CTCSS/DCS Scan 【A 】 【3 】 CTCSS Scan 28 CTCSS/DCS Scan 【A 】 【3 】 DCS Scan 28 28 Offset Frequency Direction Setup 【A 】 【4 】 (+):Transmitting frequency higher than receiving frequency Offset Frequency Direction Setup 【A 】 【4 】 (-):Transmitting frequency lower than receiving frequency 29 Scan 【A 】
KEY OPERATIONS / QUICK CHART Function Key Operation Function Option Sub tone (CTCSS / DCS) Decode Setup 【A 】 【8 】 【B 】/【C 】 Sub tone (CTCSS / DCS) Encode Setup 【A 】 【8 】 【B 】/【C 】 Sub tone (CTCSS / DCS) Encode/Decode Synchronous Setup 【A 】 【8 】 【B 】/【C 】 Offset Frequency 【A 】 【8 】 【B 】/【C 】 Frequency Reverse/Talk Around 【A 】 【8 】 【B 】/【C 】 Scramble Setup( Encryption) 【A 】 【8 】 【B 】/【C 】 Voice Compander Function 【A 】 【8 】 【B 】/【C 】 Busy Channel Lockout 【A 】 【8 】 【B 】/【C 】 A
KEY OPERATIONS / QUICK CHART Key Operation Parameter Instruction Enter and exit Page Sub-tone setting: Operations are common to Decode (R-CDC), Encode (T-CDC) and Synchronous (C-CDC). Press CTCSS (50 Groups in total): 67Hz-254.1Hz 【A 】Key to move cursor to the menu, Press【1 】 DCS (232Groups in total): 017N-765I Key to choose CTCSS/DCS/OFF, Press【B 】/【C 】 Key to choose the value ,【# 】Key to choose correct DCS inverted and positive code.
KEY OPERATIONS / QUICK CHART Key Operation Parameter Instruction Enter and exit Page OFF: Disable Busy-Channel-Lockout (BCL): BCL: Prohibit transmitting when receiving a carrier Press【A】Key to move cursor to the menu, Press and squelch is open. 【B】/【C】Key to choose the value. BTL: Prohibit transmitting when receiving a carrier with unmatched signaling. 【D 】/【# 】 40 Adding Optional Signaling tones: Press【A】Key to move cursor to the menu, Press CTCSS (50 Groups in total):67Hz-254.
KEY OPERATIONS / QUICK CHART Function Menu Entry Voice Prompting Selection Press PF2 and hold this key for 3 seconds Time-Out Timer (TOT) Press PF2 and hold this key for 3 seconds Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) Setup Press PF2 and hold this key for 3 seconds Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) Delay Press PF2 and hold this key for 3 seconds Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) Beep Press PF2 and hold this key for 3 seconds Frequency Step Setup Press PF2 and hold this key for 3 seconds Squelch le
KEY OPERATIONS / QUICK CHART Parameter Adjustment Press【A 】Key to move cursor to the menu Press【B 】/【C 】key to choose the value Press【A 】Key to move cursor to the menu Press【B 】/【C 】key to choose the value Press【A 】Key to move cursor to the menu Press【B 】/【C 】key to choose the value Press【A 】Key to move cursor to the menu Press【B 】/【C 】key to choose the value Parameter Instruction Voice prompt: ENG: Activate English Voice-guide OFF: OFF Time-out-timer setting: Selectable parameter: 15 seconds to 240 second
KEY OPERATIONS / QUICK CHART Press【A 】Key to move cursor to the menu Press【B 】/【C 】key to choose the value LCD backlight color selection: BLUE: Blue backlight ORG: Orange backlight PUR: Purple backlight 【D 】/【# 】 50 Press【A 】Key to move cursor to the menu Press【B 】/【C 】key to choose the value Scan resume time setting: 3 parameters: 5 seconds / 10 seconds / 15 seconds 【D 】/【# 】 50 【D 】/【# 】 51 【D 】/【# 】 51 Press【A 】Key to move cursor to the menu Press【B 】/【C 】key to choose the value Press【A 】Key
BATTERY INFORMATION Charging Operation The battery is not charged at the factory, so please charge it before use. Charge the battery for the first time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery to its normal operating capacity. After repeating fully charge/ discharge cycle, the operating capacity will reach the best performance. The battery life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged.and it must be replace to new one.
BATTERY INFORMATION Caution • Risk of explosion, generation of heat or leak of chemicals inside if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type or reverse polarity. Use always the recommended types of batteries in this manual only. • The battery pack isn't fully charged when shipped. It must be charged before use. • Charging should be conducted in a temperature range of +5ºC to +40ºC (+41ºF to +104ºF). • Don't modify, dismantle, incinerate or immerse the battery pack in the water as this can be dangerous.
BATTERY INFORMATION How to Charge the battery pack 1.Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet, then plug into the DC jack ，the indicator lights orange for 1 second and goes out---waits to charge. 2.Slide the battery or transceiver with battery into the charger; make sure the battery terminals are in contact with the charging terminals . LED turns into twinkling RED ---pre-charging begins. 3.Pre-charging for about 5 minutes, LED stops blinking then charging up to. 4.
BATTERY INFORMATION NOTE: ▲ Trouble means battery heating, short-circuit or charger malfunction. Remove the battery pack from the charger immediately and contact to your local dealer for services. ▲ The max trickle pre-charging time is 30 minutes. In case the red indicator continues to blink longer, please stop charging and consult with your local dealer for services. ▲ It is known that Li-Ion battery packs heat up over 400℃ by itself when kept in a temperature of over 80℃ for extended period of time.
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION How to Store the Battery 1.The battery should be kept in the status of 50% discharge when storing. 2.Remove the battery pack from the radio and keep it in a cool, dry place. 3.Keep away from source of heat and direct sunlight. Note: Incorrect storage will damage both the battery pack and the radio. Please always remove the battery pack from the radio when not in use. Installing / Removing the Li-ion Battery 1.
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Installing / Removing the Antenna Installing the Antenna: 1. Hold the antenna by its base. 2. Align the grooves at the base of the antenna with the protrusions on the antenna connector. 3. Slide the antenna down and turn it clockwise until it stops. 4. Confirm that the antenna is securely connected.Check and secure the connection from time to time. Removing the Antenna: Turn the antenna counter-clockwise to disconnect the antenna.
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Accessories Open the jack cover and insert the accessory plug into the jack,as shown. When the accessory is not used, please be sure to close the cover securely. NOTE: 1.To keep the radio dust and splash resistant, the cover must be closed properly with the original supplied cover. 2.The radio is not dust and splash resistant while using the optional accessory risking that the water may penetrate inside through the plug. Installing the Hand Strap Attach the hand strap as shown.
GETTING ACQUAINTED LCD Display Following are the meaning of the icons and signs shown on the display. Some icons may not appear while operating this product due to pre-programming status by your dealer. Frequency Reverse Offset direction DCS Talk Around CTCSS FUNC Icon FM radio TX Power Priority Scan VOX Function Scan Skip Narrow band Scramble (Encryption) Battery Capacity Function Menu Serial No. / Main Channel No. serial No.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Front Panel Jacklight Antenna Power / Volume Switch Emergency Alarm LED Indicator, red light when transmitting, green light when receiving Speaker Microphone LCD Numeric keys A A key/Function key B B key / Up key C C key / Down key D D key, Exit key or channel/VFO Exchange key Professional FM Transceiver 19
GETTING ACQUAINTED PTT key PTT PF1 key (1st Primary Function key) MIC/SP Side Panel Accessory and PC programming port PF2 key (2nd Primary Function key) Belt Clip Battery Left Panel 20 Professional FM Transceiver Right Panel
BASIC OPERATIONS Power On and off Turn【POWER】/【VOLUME】dial clockwise to power on. Turn it counterclockwise to power off. Adjusting Audio output level Press and hold PF2 key to monitor white noise to refer to the current audio level. Turn【POWER】/【VOLUME】clockwise to increase the audio level, counterclockwise to decrease. CAUTION: NEVER USE EARPHONE while adjusting audio level. The max audio output is 1W, and it’s loud enough to hurt your eardrums.
BASIC OPERATIONS Emergency Alarm Function While Stand-by state, press this key for 3 seconds to enable the emergency alarm function. When activated the function, the radio will sound an alarm beep and start transmitting the alarm beep. The alarming lasts 1 minute, then the radio will return to Stand-by, or you may press this key again to stop alarming. Change between Main Channel and FM Radio Press【A 】key and then press【1 】key to switch between Main Channel and FM broadcasting receiver.
BASIC OPERATIONS Frequency Input by Keypad In VFO mode or FM radio receiver, You may directly enter frequency through numeric keys. 1.Press【D 】to switch to VFO. 2.Enter the desired frequency in 6-digit by numeric keys. Example: To enter 455.0125, press[4][5][5][0][1][2]then 5 appears and sets automatically.To enter 455.100, press [4][5][5][1][0][0]. By pressing the last [0], a dot appears after the MHz unit and the frequency is set.
BASIC OPERATIONS NOTE: Available channel steps: 5K, 6.25K, 10K, 12.5KHz in total 4 for option. Please refer to stepping frequency setup in the SET-MODE chapter. In Channel mode, press【B 】key/【C 】key to choose the desired channel. Press【B 】key once to enter the downward channel while press【C 】key to enter the upward channel.. Monitor / Squelch Off In case the receiving signal is weak and the audio is intermittently cut off by the squelch, press and hold【PF2】key.
BASIC OPERATIONS Transmitting 1. Select the frequency by using the dial or keypad. 2. Press the PTT key. The red TX indicator turns on while transmitting. 3. While holding down the PTT key, speak into the unit at normal voice from the distance of 5cm (2"). 4. Release the PTT key to receive. Before transmitting, it is recommended to monitor the channel you are going to use to ensure it is not busy by pressing and holding【PF2】key.
BASIC OPERATIONS Side Key【PF2】Function Instruction Default setting: Monitor function 1. Monitor function: In stand-by state, press and hold this key to open the squelch and monitor the channel. Release the key to Exit. 2. Turning on with this key pressed and hold it for 3 seconds to enter to the parameter. Switch between VFO and Frequency+Channel Mode Press【D 】key to switch between frequency mode (VFO) and Frequency + Channel mode or Channel+Name Tag mode.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Editing Channels 1.In VFO mode, enter the frequency and set the operating parameters as you desire. After pressing【A 】 icon is displayed on the top left corner, press and hold【D 】key for 2 seconds. A beep key, While sounds and LCD displays the channel No. icon. 2.Press 【B 】 / 【C 】 key to select desired channel number. LCD will display "- - - - - -" if current channel name is not preprogrammed. 3.After pressing and holding 【D 】 key for 2 seconds, a beep sounds and completes the operation.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Enable /Disable Beeping Beep sounds to confirm or alert the operation status. icon is displayed on In Stand-by conditions, after pressing【A 】key, While the top left corner, press【2 】key to turn off the beep. Repeat it to enable beep sounds. CTCSS / DCS Scan (Works only when CTCSS/DCS are preprogrammed) icon is displayed on the In Stand-by conditions, after pressing【A 】key, While top left corner, press【3 】key to activate CTCSS / DCS Scanning.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS pressing【A 】key, while icon is displayed on the top left corner, press 【4 】 key to choose positive offset direction (+), minus offset direction (-) or exit setting (no icons displayed). 1.(+)Positive offset: Indicates the frequency is higher than receiving frequency. When enable reverse function, the receiving frequency is higher than transmitting frequency. 2.(-)Minus offset: Indicates the frequency is lower than receiving frequency.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS NOTE: Frequency scan checks all bands allocated to the VFO. When channel scanning, the skipped channel is excluded from the scanning. While scanning, change the direction upward/downward by pressing【B 】 key or【C 】key. When a signal is being received, the scan stops for 15 seconds and resume scanning.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS DTMF Code Enquiry and Setup After pressing【A 】key, while icon is displayed on the top left corner, press 【0 】key to show the DTMF Auto-dialer group setting (16 groups in total). You should preprogram the DTMF auto-dialer group in advance to activate this feature.Each group can store up to 16 DTMF characters. 1.Press【B 】key or【C 】key to choose the desired Auto-dialer group. If it is not been edited in advance, it displays the current group number and “__”. 2.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Method 2: Press and hold【PTT】key to enter the first DTMF character, then release【PTT】key. It will remain transmitting for 2 seconds. You can keep entering the desired DTMF characters using keypad and don't need to always press and hold【PTT】key while operating. When transmitting DTMF tones, you can monitor the tone sounds from a speaker. [Advanced DTMF operations] Selective calling using DTMF tones may be possible. Preprogramming may be necessary using dealer programming software. 1.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS For example: Group code as“C” (Radio A) (Radio B) (Radio C) (Radio D) Receiver self ID 123 223 235 355 Caller press and hold PTT to input 123 223 235 or 355, A or B or C or D will receive selective calling. Caller press and hold PTT to input C23 , A and B will receive group calling. Caller press and hold PTT to input CC5, C and D will receive group calling. Caller press and hold PTT to input CCC, all radios receive all calling.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS NOTE: Remotely kill/stun codes should be preprogrammed using the programming software. The maximum available digit for the kill/stun codes is16. When Revive, radios return to normal operation Frequency Reverse / Talk Around ON/OFF After pressing【A】key, while icon is displayed on the top left corner, press【 】key for 1 second to start frequency reverse or talk around. Repeat the above operations to exit.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Keypad Lock Keypad lock function is useful to prevent from wrong operation, In stand-by state, after pressing【A】key, while icon is displayed on the top left corner, press and hold【#】key for 2 seconds to start keypad lock function. Repeat to cancel the key lock function. NOTE: When keypad is locked, only PTT / PF1 / PF2 / A key are usable. Operating Parameter Setting You may set operating parameters such as shift offset to properly utilize the available features.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Tone Squelch / DCS squelch (Sub tone CTCSS / DCS ) Decode Tone Setup This function enables the selective-calling and speaker sounds only when a signal with matching encoded CTCSS/DCS tone being received. icon is displayed on the top left corner, press 1. after pressing【A】key, while 【8】key to enter into function menu. 2. Press【B】/【C】key to choose Menu 1 and display “R-CDC” . 3. Press【A】then press【1 】key to choose CTCSS, DCS or OFF.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS 4. Press【B】key or【C】key to choose the desired CTCSS / DCS encode tone. 5.Available CTCSS tones: 67Hz- 254.1Hz, 50 tones in total, Deafault is OFF. 6.DCS: 017N-765I, 232 codes, [N] stands for positive, [I] stands for inverse codes. Default is OFF Tone Squelch / DCS squelch (Sub tone CTCSS / DCS) Encode/Decode tones synchronized setup 1.after pressing【A】key, while icon is displayed on the top left corner, press 【8】key to enter into function menu. 2.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Offset Frequency In conventional repeater systems, a signal received on one frequency is retransmitted on another frequency. The difference between these two frequencies is called the offset frequency. The selectable offset frequency of this unit is from 0 to 70.00MHz. icon is displayed on the top left corner, press【8】key to enter into 1. after pressing【A】key, while function menu. 2. Press【B】/【C】key to choose Menu 4 and display “ ”. 3.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Inversion scrambling (Encryption) Note:This is an analog encryption and decoding is possible by using commonly available receivers. Alinco does not warranty the confidentiality of the communications. An analog voice inversion scrambler is equipped and such audio processing can offer an advanced confidentiality to your business communications. icon is displayed on the top left corner, press 1.after pressing【A】key, while 【8】key to enter into function menu. 2.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose Menu 8 and display “ ” 3.Press【A】key then press【B】key or【C】key to choose the desired parameter. ON: Compander is enabled. OFF: Compander is disabled. Default is OFF. Note:All units in your group should be set the same setting otherwise worse the audio clarity. Busy Channel Lockout BCLO is to restrict transmitting while RX signal is received. When Busy Channel Lockout is set to on, transmission is possible only in the specific conditions.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS BCL: Enable BCL, carrier wave lockout, transmitting is prohibited when receives any carrier. BTL: Enable BTL, transmitting is prohibited when current channel receives a carrier signal that CTCSS/DCS tones are different from your group's. OFF: Busy channel lockout is disabled. Default is OFF. Turn On/Off Optional Signaling function Optional signaling function is similar to CTCSS/DCS. Without receiving corresponding tone signals, the speaker will remain mute.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Note: DTMF signaling is applied as an optional signaling to this product. Signaling Relations Select how to operate the Selective-calling(Signaling) function. 1. after pressing【A】key, while icon is displayed on the top left corner, press【8】key to enter into function menu. 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose Menu 11 and display “ ”. 3.Press【A】key then press【B】key or【C】key to choose the desired parameter.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS PTT ID 1. after pressing【A】key, while icon is displayed on the top left corner, press 【8】key to enter into function menu. 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose Menu 12 and display “ ”. 3.Press 【A】 key then press 【B】 key or 【C】 key to choose the desired parameter. OFF: PTT ID is disabled. Default is OFF. BOT: Press【PTT】key to send a preprogrammed DTMF code as PTT ID at the beginning of transmission. TX OFF (Transmission Prohibited) 1.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Whisper This function is to increase your voice level while talking in low voice. Do not activate this function while you can talk normally otherwise the voice may be distorted. icon is displayed on the top left corner, press 1. after pressing【A】key, while 【8】key to enter into function menu. 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose Menu 14 and display “ ”. 3.Press 【A】 key then press 【B】 key or 【C】 key to choose the desired parameter. ON: Whisper on OFF: Whisper off. Default is OFF.
SET MODE OPERATIONS Set Mode Setting The Set mode is used to customize the various operational parameters of DJ-A40. The Set Mode parameters are stored and remain until next change regardless of power on/off operation. Please read the following pages for details of menu. At the end of each setting operation, press【A】key again to set. Press【B】or【C】key to move to the next menu, or press PTT to set and exit the set mode. Voice Prompt English Voice-guidance is available.
SET MODE OPERATIONS Time-Out-Timer(TOT) This function stops the transmission automatically when the continuous transmission time exceeds the set time and alerts it with a beep. 1.Press and hold【PF2】key while turning on the radio, and keep pressing 【PF2】key for 3 seconds to enter into the Set Mode operations. ”. 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose the Menu 2 and display “ 3.Press【A】key then press【B】key or【C】key to choose the parameter, that is from 15 to 240 seconds (4 minutes) in 15 seconds step.
SET MODE OPERATIONS VOX Delay This is to make a time delay at the end of VOX transmission. When you stop speaking to take breath, the radio still holds the transmission for the time you set in this menu. 1.Press and hold【PF2】key while turning on the radio, and keep pressing 【PF2】key for 3 seconds to enter into the Set Mode operations. 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose the Menu 4 and display “ ”. 3.Press【A】key then press【B】key or【C】key to choose the parameter, that is from 0.5 to 5 seconds in 0.5 seconds step.
SET MODE OPERATIONS Frequency Step Size Setup Tuning step can't be changed in the Channel modes but usable only in VFO mode. Frequency input and frequency scan are both affected by tuning step setting. 1.Press and hold【PF2】key while turning on the radio, and keep pressing 【PF2】key for 3 seconds to enter into the Set Mode operations. 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose the Menu 6 and display “ ”. 3.Press【A】key then press【B】key or【C】key to choose the parameter. Available steps are 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5KHz.
SET MODE OPERATIONS Battery Save This function prevents useless battery consumption by switching the power ON/OFF at a fixed ratio if there is no key operation or receiving signal for a continuous period of 5 seconds or more. Higher OFF time (1:4 setting) saves more amount of battery but may cause slight delay on receiving. The Battery Save function is temporarily suspended when a key is operated or a signal is received. The display remain unchanged even the BS function is in the OFF cycle. 1.
SET MODE OPERATIONS ON: Always lit, not recommended as it considerably consumes battery. OFF: Remain turned off always. LCD Backlight Color Setup There are three backlight colors available to suit your preference. 1.Press and hold【PF2】key while turning on the radio, and keep pressing 【PF2】key for 3 seconds to enter into the Set Mode operations. 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose the Menu 10 and display “ ”. 3.Press【A】key then press【B】key or【C】key to choose the parameter. ORG: Orange and default.
SET MODE OPERATIONS 5ST: When receives signal, scan stops for 5 seconds and resume. 10ST: Same, 10 seconds. 15ST: Same, 15 seconds. Default is 10 seconds. Frequency/Channel Display Mode There are 3 different display modes available, Frequency + Channel mode, Channel mode and Channel+Name Tag modes. 1.Press and hold【PF2】key while turning on the radio, and keep pressing 【PF2】key for 3 seconds to enter into the Set Mode operations. 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose the Menu 12 and display “ ”. 3.
SET MODE OPERATIONS certain audible tone is required. DJ-A40 offers 4 major Tone-burst tones. 1.Press and hold【PF2】key while turning on the radio, and keep pressing 【PF2】key for 3 seconds to enter into the Set Mode operations. 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose the Menu 13 and display “ ”. 3.Press【A】key then press【B】key or【C】key to choose the parameter. 1000Hz / 1450Hz / 1750Hz / 2100Hz Default is 1750Hz. DTMF Transmitting Time 1.
SET MODE OPERATIONS 3.Press【A】key then press【B】key or【C】key to choose parameters, that is 1 to 5. Higher the louder. Default is 2. Priority Channel Setup 1.Press and hold【PF2】key while turning on the radio, and keep pressing【PF2】key for 3 seconds to enter into the Set Mode operations. 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose the Menu 16 and display “ ”. 3.Press【A】key then press【B】key or【C】key to choose the channel you wish to use for Priority Scan operation from any one of 128 available channels.
SET MODE OPERATIONS Resume Factory Default (RESET) Use this feature to reset settings and go back to the default state or in case the radio malfunctions and key operations may become faulty. 1.Press and hold【PF2】key while turning on the radio, and keep pressing【PF2】key for 3 seconds to enter into the Set Mode operations. 2.Press【B】/【C】key to choose the Menu 18 and display “ ”. 3.Press【A】key then press【B】key or【C】key to choose the reset mode. FACT?: Resume Factory default.
Default settings VFO Frequency 456.000MHz FM Radio Memory Channel 1ch:456.000MHz 2~128ch: Blank Key Beep ON Offset Frequency Setup OFF PF1 long press key Call PF1 short press key Light Switch PF2 key Squelch Open Voice Prompting OFF Time-Out Timer 180s VOX Setup OFF VOX Delay 2.0s VOX Beep OFF Frequency Step 12.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES EA-212 UHF & FM radio Antenna EBC-34 Belt Clip EBP-87 Li-ion Battery Pack (DC 7.4V 1500mAh) EBP-88 Li-ion Battery Pack (DC 7.
Recommended installation of earphone microphone Earphone Use a clip to fix with collar. Clip the PTT unit closer to your mouth. Carry the radio on the side or the back of your body, and the cable should go around the back as shown. Clamp the excessive length of cable at your waist.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Frequency range TX/RX 400.000-470.000MHz FM radio 76-108MHz (RX only) Modulation F3E(11K0F3E / RX only WFM) Programmable channels 128 channels Frequency stability ±2.5ppm Power supply DC7.4V (Battery only) Current drain TX(5W) ≤1.4A RX ≤300mA Stand-by ≤70mA Battery save on ≤30mA Temperature range Operating:-20～+55℃(-4～131°F) / Charging:+5～+40℃(+41～104°F) Dimensions (Projections not included/approx.) 59(W) x 98(H) x 35(D) mm 2.32"(W) x 3.86"(H) x 1.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter Output power (Approx.) 5W Modulation Variable reactance FM Spurious emissions －60dB or less Max.deviation(Narrow) ≤±2.5kHz Receiver Receive system Double coversation superheterodyne Intermediate frequencies 26.45MHz (1st) / 450kHz (2nd) Sensitivity(12dB SINAD) ≥Narrwo -12dBu Selectivity －6dB : 12kHz or more /－60dB :30kHz or less Audio output power 1W (10% distortion) * All specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Corrective Action No power A.The battery may be exhausting. Recharge or replace the battery. B.The battery may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery and install it again. C.The power switch is broken; send it to local dealers to repair. D.Battery life is end; contact to local dealers to replace. Battery power dies shortly after charging. The battery is exhausted. Replace the battery pack with a new one. Transceiver cannot scan Squelch is open. Adjust the level.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE The receiving sound level is low or intermittent Consult with local dealers for inspection. Receiving signal is intermittent. A.Out of communication range or obstruct by walls, buildings etc. Change position to transmit. B.4Internal components may be in trouble, please contact with local dealers to repair. Loudspeaker sounds lower or with dry noise after certain time of usage.
ATTACHED CHART CTCSS Frequency Chart 1 67.0 11 94.8 21 131.8 31 171.3 41 203.5 2 69.3 3 71.9 12 97.4 22 136.5 32 173.8 42 206.5 13 100.0 23 141.3 33 177.3 43 210.7 4 5 74.4 14 103.5 24 146.2 34 179.9 44 218.1 77.0 15 107.2 25 151.4 35 183.5 45 225.7 6 79.7 16 110.9 26 156.7 36 186.2 46 229.1 7 82.5 17 114.8 27 159.8 37 189.9 47 233.6 8 85.4 18 118.8 28 162.2 38 192.8 48 241.8 9 88.5 19 123.0 29 165.5 39 196.6 49 250.
ATTACHED CHART DCS Chart 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 017 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 050 051 053 054 055 065 071 072 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134 135 143 145 152 155 156 162 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 165 172 174 205 212 217 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 251 252 254 255 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 261 263 265 266 271 274 305 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 345 346 351 69 70 71 72
transmitters de-signed to operate above 25 MHz shall not be certificated for use under this part if the operator can program and transmit on frequencies,other than those programmed by the manufacturer, service or maintenance person-n el, using the equipment’s external op-eration controls.
SAFETYTRAINING INFORMATION Your Alinco Incorporated, Electronics Division radio generators RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
