CGOO/AN>DI TH-25series/ TH-45series 144Mulz, 490/440MHz FM TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL (GPRINTED IN JAPAN 850-8260-0000)(T) 8oN2 110987654321 8821109876543Hz, 430/440MHz FM TRANSCEIVER 1 INSTRUCTION MANUALThank you for purchasing this new transceiver. IMPORTANT: Please read this instruction manual carefully before placing your transceiver in service. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This Instruction Manual covers the folowing models: TH-25AT:144 MHz FM transceiver with DTMF Pad. TH-26A :144 MHz FM transceiver without DTMF Pad TH-25E :144 MHz FM transceiver with Tone. (with Tone Burst for UK. version) THASAT:430/440 MHz FM transceiver with DTMF Pad. TH-4BA :430/440 MHz FM transceiver without DIMF Pad. TH-45E_:430 MHz FM transceiver with tone, (with Tone Burst for U.K. version) Under normal circumstances, the transceiver will operat accordance with these operating instructions. The transcoiver has been adjusted st th factory and should on ly be readusted by qualfied technician with proper test equipment ‘Attempting se:vice or alignment without factory authoriza- tion can void the transceiver's warranty. cauTion: —— Long transmission or extended operation in the 5 watt mode might cause the rear of this transceiver to get warm. Do not place the transceiver where the heat ‘sink (rear panel] might come in contact with plastic or vinyl surfaces. Use of an extemal antenna for fixed station is recommended iMustrations show the TH-25A. CONTENTS 1. SPECIFICATIONS and ACCESSORIES ... 2. BATTERY PACK NiCd BATTERY PACK . RECHARGING MANGANESE or ALKALINE BATTERIES INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK BATTERY VOLTAGE LEVEL METER OPERATING TIME 3. OPERATION OPERATING CONTROLS RECEIVER OPERATION... ‘TRANSMITTER OPERATION MEMORY. se ‘AUTOMATIC MEMORY INITIALIZATION MEMORY ENTRY MEMORY SHIFT. MEMORY RECALL ODD sPLT MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT CLEARING ALL MEMORY .. MEMORY BACK-UP BATTERY SCAN REPEATER OPERATION. 17 TRANSMITTER OFF: REVERSE FUNCTION TONE OPERATION AUTOPATCH BEEP TONE TONE ALERT SYSTEM BATTERY SAVER AUTOMATIC POWER OFF 4. BLOCK DIAGRAM and SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 5. MAINTENANCE ‘SERVICE IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY .... 6. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES s./another sheet 211. SPECIFICATIONS and ACCESSORIES 1-1 SPECIFICATIONS TH-2EA/25AT/26E | TH-45A/45AT/45E [m GENERAL ‘2m Band 70 em Band FREQUENCY RANGE (MHz) |_U.S.A.version 144.000 ~ 147.995 | 440.000 ~ 449.995 European and U.K. version 144.000 ~ 145.995 | 430.000 ~ 439.995 Others 144.000 ~ 147.995 | 430.000 ~ 489.995 ‘MODE FE (FM) MEMORY CHANNELS 14 FREQUENCY STEP (kHz) TH-26A/25AT]TH-26E[TH-45A/45AT [TH-45E| 6,10 [12.6.5] 26,6 [12.6 6| ANTENNA IMPEDANCE (0) 50 POWER REQUIREMENT 5.8016 (7.2 VDC nominal) ‘CURRENT DRAIN HI [12 V (with PB-8 or DC-1) Less than 1.2 A ‘Less than 1.8 A 9 V (with BT-6) Approx. 0.9 A ‘Approx. 1.4 A 7.2 V (with PB-5/6/7/9) ‘Approx. 0.8 A ‘Approx. 1.1 A LO transmit mode Less than 0.4 A Less than 0.6 A RECEIVE mode with no signal ‘Approx. 55 mA Approx. 60 mA, BATTERY SAVER mode Approx. 16 mA Approx. 17 mA. ‘AUTOMATIC POWER OFF mode ‘Approx. 6 mA ‘GROUND Negative. DIMENSIONS (Wx Hx D) Projections nat included (mm) 58x 137.5% 29.5 (2.3% 5.41.2 inch) Projections included (mm) | A/E | 68.5x152.0x 34.5 (2.7 x 6.0 x1.38 inch) AT | 68.5x 152.0x35.5 (2.7 x6.0x 1.4 inch) WEIGHT (g) With NiCd Battery and Antenna 400 (0.68 Ibs.) OPERATING TEMPERATURE = 20°C ~ + 50°C(—4°F ~ 12°F) MICROPHONE IMPEDANCE 2ke [ETRANSMITTER ‘OUTPUT POWER, WI [_12.V (with PB-8 or DC-1) More than 5 W 9 V (with BT-6) ‘Approx. 3.5 W ‘Approx. 3.6 W 7.2.V (with PB-5/6/7/9) Approx. 2.5 W ‘Approx. 2 WOUTPUT POWER, © Approx. 05 W MODULATION REACTANCE MAXIMUM FREQUENCY DEVIATION @a] ae SPURIOUS RADIATION iss than ~6008 DUTY CYCLE OPERATION 7 minute transmission 3 minutes reception recommanded lm RECEIVER ‘GRCUITRT [DOUBLE CONVERSION SUPERHETERODYNE, INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY | tat F We) 16.8 30.878 2nd IF tka) 455 SENSTVITY 72 d@ SINAD Less an O16 nV [Loss then 0.18 V7 SQUELCH SENSTTNTY, esa than O.15V SELECTIVITY aT More than 12 tHe =40 o8 Toss then 26 KH ‘AUDIO OUTPUT POWER [acioae 8 0 load 10% distortion) More than 200 mW, Note: 1-2 ACCESSORIES ircuit and ratings are subject to change without notice, due to development in technology. Unpack your transceiver carefully and confiim that the accessories listed below are included in the box. 1 Antenna 1 For 144 Miz. or For 430/440 MHz Belt Hook... Rubber Cap Hand Strap Battery NiCd battery pack (PB-6) Battery Charger T90-0355-05 369.0312-04 anon Wo9-0607'08 After unpacking for U.S.A. version (120 V) ... W09-0382-XX {for European version [220 V) «, W09-0388-XX for U.K. version (240 V)...... W09-0387-XX for Oceania version (240 Vi. W09-0386-XX for Other market (220 V} (130 wi 7 Label.. setseesie 8 Warranty Card.. 9 Instruction Manual... Shipping container: Save the boxes and packing in the event your unit needs to be transported for remote operation, maintenance, or service.2. BATTERY PACK 2-1 NiCd BATTERY PACK (PB-6) This battery pack has not been charged at the factory in order to provide you with the greatest number. of charge/discharge cycles. You must charge the battery before use, The battery pack will require several charge/discharge cycles before you can expect to see the maximum operating period between charges. If the battery will be stored for greater than 2 months it should be recharged before use. on 2-2 RECHARGING SE 1. Slide the adapter onto the NiCd battery pack. 2. Plug the supplied charger into an AC outlet. 3. Do not allow the battery to charge for greater than 15 houra ‘The useful life and battery performance will be reduc- dif you exceed the recom- ‘mended charge period. Note: Fecharging should be pertormed within an_ambient tempersture ange of between 5°C~ 40°C. (41°F ~ 104°F%, Recharging the battery outside of this range may not allow the battery to reach full charge. 60-9 Nica battery pack to AC outlet 2-3 MANGANESE or ALKALINE BATTERIES (Optional Battery Case BT-6) Install 6 x R6 (AA) _man- press down onthe hook in the ganese or alkaline batteries in mudde of he bitery case top the battery holder. Pay close to open. attention the battery polar ties marked in the holder. We recommend the use of high performance manganese bat- {eries for the grectest operat- ing time. Note: ————____. Do not install NiCd batteries and sterpt to charge them with the supplied charger. There is no batter protection circut in the battery holder. 2-4 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Align the grooves in the bat- Release utton tery pack with the trans- ceiver and slide the pack to the right until it locks in place. To remove the battery pack push up on the release button and slide the pack to the left. Hook2-5 BATTERY VOLTAGE LEVEL METER The S meter indicates the relative battery voltage during transmit. Recharge/replace the batteries when the level reaches the low indicator. Nicd Battery pack MODEL[ V [ mah | Fully charged Fly dcharged Fes. es |, a7 reo) rey, ee [12 aannneer Manganese or Atkakva batteries (Appraximete battery con- ion) New batteras Need 1 resace 816, 9V a. NICHI 2-6 OPERATING TIME TH-25 series ‘mca banon 12 “are volage is rwatred mt varome on Nicabocay 7.20 1300MANIPE-7) Lanes itvtege one Nica batery 7-20 00man (Peg) NY ETSY 6010 —« 160 «TiO G0 EG Imi) ‘TH-45 series te votee Tame te Regiites onset ray ae v4 pease 12¥ "nn al oe [e00mAn (58) HOGAN FE-7) Lower vtage ange ‘Manganese batery(low-PowetiBT-6) a batry 7.2V 6COmAR (PE) angorese bar (87-61 Nia batery 72V 200mA P85) Go 1 eo 40—«500 mines) We recommend use of, the NiCd battery pack for long transmission or extended operation. Manganese battery (except Alkaline manganese battery) is available for Low position.3. OPERATION 3-1 OPERATING CONTROLS @antenna connector supplied to this jack. Twiet in the transmit mode. @®Volume control/Power switch Tho volume control and powor switch aro combined. Rotating the control clockwise will turn ON. the trangcaiver. Advancing the control further clockwise wil increase the volume. @SAL control This control is used to select the desired Squelch threshold level. @MHz key This key is used to select the tuning rate of the Tuning control. When the MHz indicator Is it, the Tuning can ‘tol will cause the transceiver to increase or decrease in'1 Miz step. @VFO key This key is used to switch back to VFO operation after ‘porating in the MR (Mamory Rocall) mode. The tuning control will increase or decrease frequency in accor- danco with the VFO indicator. See the chart below for your transceiver. THZOAZSAT | TH25E | THABABAT | THASE srepsze| sno | izes | 258 | 12.606 Pressing this key for longer than 1 second will initiste ‘the Band Scan function. @MR key This kay is used to switch from the VFO mode to the MR (Memory Recall) mode. The turing control may be used to select the desired memory channel in this mode. Pressing this key for longer than 1 second will initiate ‘the Memory Scan function. ® Tuning control Rotate this control clockwise to increase frequency and counterclockwise to decrease the tansmit/recelve frequency. This control is also used to select the desired memory channel and the scan direction. @ Tone Alert key This kay ie used to activate the Tone Alert function. @ Tone key US. version: This key is used to activate the ‘subaudidle tone encoder. European version: “This key is used to transmit @ Tone sigral. When the key is depressed the. repeater control. signal of 41760 He is activated UK. version: This key is used t0 activate the 1780 Hi tone burstLCD display @ & + (European version: =] — } Displays the selected transmitter offset direction. ‘hen neither indicator is ON the transceiver is in the Simplex mode. When both indicators are ON the {tanscelver is in the Split Channel mode. When a indicator flashes the transceiver is in the Reveise function. @ Frequency display Displays the operating frequency to the nearest kHz. ® Busy indicator ON whenever thera is a signal present strong enough to open the squelch, or when the squelch is not ac- CTCSS key is OFF. - Used to indicate the relative receive signal strength, or a an incication of the battery voltage level during transmit. @ Mz indicator This indicator flashes during MHz tuning steps. ® @ Mrz dot This indieator flashes during scan operations. @ VFO indicator This indicator lights during VFO operation, @ tz dot This indicator lights during CTCSS frequency selec- tion, and is used to show the 1 Fle digit. @ 5 kHz tuning step indicator ‘This indicator lights during VFO operation when tuning in 5 kHz steps. @ 500 Hz dot (TH-25E/TH-45E only) This indicator show 800 Hz. T indicator This indicator is ON when the Tone functic @ CTCSS indicator This indicator is ON when the CTCSS function is ac- tive. @ T. ALT indicator This indicator is ON when the Tone alert system is ac- tive. The indicator wil flash when a signals recelved. @ Memory channel indicator This indicator is used to show the selected memory Memory indicator This indicator lights during Memory Recall made, and flashes during Memory entry. is active.@® MONITOR switch ‘When operating you can use this ke Use before trans 10 datermine ifthe freq ting. Pressing this key ‘the CTCSS function as long as the key is held depress- ed. @ Lamp switch This switch is used to control the night lamp on the LCD display. The lamp will turn itself OFF automatical- ly S seconds after the last key operation. @ PTT (Push To Talk) switch Prete this ewitch whenever you wish to tranemit. 10 ‘the CTCSS {Tone Squelch) mode THasaT @ Release button Press this button up to release the battery pack. @ F. Lock key This key will deactivete all functions except the Lamp, MONI, PTT tuno- tions Speaker Microphone Battery case SP jack This jack is used to con- rect an external speaker ‘or earphone. The recom- mended impedance is an. @ MIC jack “This jack is used for con: nection of an extemal microphone. The use of an electret type micro- Phone is recommended. Input impedance is 2 k@ and the DC voltage on this ter- minal is Approx. 4 V (MAX 3.5 mA). one is net recommended. Seegie | 3 sP. & Gone $ é : wv Mic g 3 Tt g@ DTMF PAD (with the TH-25AT/45AT) key pad is used in conjunction with a repeater to provide AUTOPATCH capabilities. @ M (Memory) key This key is used to enter a frequency, offset, ete. into the desred Memory channel. When this key is pressed during Memory channel ‘operation the Contents of the Memory channel are duplicated in the VFO, and the transceiver returnes to VFO operation. The contents of the memory ate not lost during this procedure, @ CTCSS key This key is used to select the CTCSS (Tone squelch) function, @® SHIFT key ‘This key is used to select the desired transmitter offaot for repeater operation. Each time the key is dapressed the offset mose will advanes from +600 kHz, then to 600 kHz (TH-25A/25AT/25E) or +5 MHz, then to IS MHz (THAGA/4EAT) or —1.6 MH, ‘thon’ to =7.6 MHz (TH-A5E), to simplex and then back to + and’ eo on. When tho affect function ie ON, “or ‘will be displayed in the display. @ FEV key Pressing the REV key allows you to reverse the wansmitrecelve frequencies during repeater opera- tions. This will allow you to check the input of the repeater oF to operate on a reverse repeater pal. @ HILO switch This switch is used to select the transmit output power. The output power is approx. 500 mW in the law position and either approx. 2 watts (TH-25 series) or 2:6 watts (TH-45 series} (with the normal battery Pack) or approx. 5 watts (with 12~13.8 V) in the high position.3-2 RECEIVER OPERATION Connect the battery pack, and the supplied antenna. ‘Set the controls as follows: 1. Rotate the POWER IVOL) control clockwise to turn the transceiver ON. A frequency will appear in the display. 2.As the VOL control is rotated clockwise either background noise or a OSO will be heard coming from ‘the speaker, provided the CTCSS and Squelch are rot ON. 3. To eliminate the no signal noise turn the SAL control clockwise to the point the background noise just disap- pears. This point is known as the Squelch Threshold point. 4, Belect the desired operating frequency using the tuning control. Frequency Selection Prose the VFO key. An operating frequency will appe: the display. © VFO Mode 1. Prose the VFO key. 2! Turn the tuning control to increase/decrease the fre- quency. The step size is determined by the location of the VFO indicators (5 kHz or 10 kHz, see Step Size ‘Selection below). © MHz Mode 1. Press the MHz key. The MHz indicator will begin flashing. 2.The tuning control will now increase/decrease the ‘operating frequency in 1 MHz increments. 3. The tuning step will revert to the VFO mode 5 seconds after you stop turning the tuning control. 12 Step Size Selection 1. Press the VFO key. 2. Press the M key. 3, Within § seconds of pressing the M key precs the MHz key. The VFO indicator will toggle between 5 kHz and 10 itz (See the chart below for your transceiver.) each time this sequence is performed. oe THISABAT | THZSE | THASABAT | THASE srepsze| so | 1265 | 255 | 12.56 (Notes ———_______ If you ae aleady in the VFO mode you can skip step number 1. 3-3 TRANSMITTER OPERATION (CAUTION: —_______________ Enaura that an antenna with a low standing wave ratio (SWR) Is attached to the antenna connector before attemp- ‘ting to tranemit. Failure to provide propor termination may result in damage to the final amplifier section. Always check to ensure the froquency i transmitting. clear before 1. Select the desired oper: methods described abov: 2. Cheek the frequency it is occuried before you transmit. If you are using CTCSS (Tone Squelch) press the MONITOR kay to allow the Squeich to open. . Prass the PTT switch. The TX indicator will light. J: Speak into the microphone. The recommended distance to the microphone is 5 cm (2 inches). Talking closer may result in ovordeviation of your tranemit signal, and talking too far away may result in reports of weak audio. 5. Release the PTT switch to retum to the receive mode. ‘The TX indicator should go out. ing frequency using any of the ae3-4 MEMORY ‘The transceiver provides 14 memory channols. In addition to serving as a normal memory channel some of the memory channels serve 2 duel purpose to specify other parameters. * Memory channel 13 and 14 are used to store both @ transmit and a receive frequency for ODD SPLIT ‘operations. © Memory channel contents Each memory channel is capable of storing; ‘* Frequency _« CTCSS status + Tone status (Excluding European Versions} ‘Tone frequency + SHIFT status 3-4-1 AUTOMATIC MEMORY INITIALIZATION @aurion: ——— ——___ This procedure will erase all of the current data in memory channels 1 thru 1 This transceiver can automatically store data in memory channels 1 thru 10 in the following steps. [2SA/PSAT| —THIGE THASAMSSATIABE Mikey —| 15s | 12.5 kHe ‘VFO key | 20xH | 25 tHe 25 ete This automatic storage will begin from the frequency that appeared in the cisplay before the transceiver wes tuned OFF. 1, Press and hold either the o MA or the VFO key and and Power ON tun ON the power. 2. Reloose the MR or the VFO. key. The memory yon channel 1 indicator wine | #4 HOSLSLS f on. 3. Rotate the tuning control to. confirm data entry in the remaining channels (2 ‘thu 10). 34 1 4-2 MEMORY ENTRY ~ Select the desired opera- ting frequency, offset, tone frequency, otc. (For example 145.600 Miz) Press the M key to select, the Memory Entry Mode. . Within 6 seconds of press- ig the M key rotate the tuning control until. the desired memory channel umber appears in. the display. (For example Ch. 12) |. Press the MR key within 5 seconds of selecting the Memory channel number. If you do not press the MR. key within 5 seconds data will not be stored into memory. 133-4-3 MEMORY SHIFT it is possible to copy the contente of a memory channel to the VFO without erasing the memory channel. 1. Select the desired Memory Cannel. For example Ch, §.60R2 2, Press the M key. 3. Within 5 seconds press tho VFO key to copy the deta, 3.4.4 MEMORY RECALL 1. Press the MR key. The memory channel that was active before retum to the VFO mode wil appear in the display. (For example Ch. 12) 2. Rotate the tuning control Until the desired Memory channel number appears in the display. (For exam- ple Ch. 5) Net If a channel contains no data 5. ao 5 1 cannot be alsplayed using this procedure. 3.To retum to the VFO mode, press the VFO key. Oo WR uw 3-4-5 ODD SPLIT Memory channels 13. and 14 store both a transmit and a feceive frequency. These channels allow operation on "Odd Spit” repeater channels. 2 Sect tne . Select the desited receiver frecuoncy. tore toauwne | 9G SET cy, and tone status, (ror | t YDS champee 145,080 Miz) 2. Enter the data into either Bena eta oe 3s described ly. non, Breed rere | 1G BET 3. Select the desired trans- miter frequency by press- ing the VFO key and then rotating the turing control. (For example 145.300 Miz) 4. Press the M key. Memor channel 13. wil appear it (PO the display, 7 5. G8G:2 ashes5. Press and hold the PTT PTT switch key. and 6. Pross the MR key ond then release both keys. Tora ciny te samen ocean: |G FM, amore. © Release To cancel this Odd Split data simply store a new frequency int the memory channel using the normal memory channel nethod. Nota: ‘Only the receiver frequency willbe transferred to the VFO during ‘2 Mernory Shift oporation. “TH-4SA/45AT: During Odd Spit operation the SHIFT key may bbe used to turn the Tone ON and OFF. 3-46 MEMORY CHANNEL LOCKOUT The Memory Channel Lockout function allows you to ten poveily skip unwanted Nemary Charnes 1. Press the MR key and select the memory chan fel you wish to skip. (For example Ch. 13) N5080:3 B® iene 2. Press the M key for longer ‘than 1 second. Both the channel number and the Memory ‘ndicator (A) wil 415,088: 3. Press the MR key within § seconds. The ‘selected memory channel sumber | yy Of TIED will disappear and the | @4 QESOPES channel number of the text active memory chan: nel will appear. (For exarn- ple Ch. 1} or longer Phan P second © Folesso Press the M key for longer than 1 second: Both the channel number and the Memory indicator (4) will flash.2. Sethe dete taeel RN cama: vee, Ae seach amit nn hag. example Ch. 13) 3. Press the MR key within 5 = + seconds, The Memory nor, 45 G8ot3 channel number will 9p- pear in the display. L _____) 3-4-7 CLEARING ALL MEMORY (Microprocessor itiazation) To erase the data from all memory channels at the same ‘time you can reset the microprocessor. This will remove any programmed information that you have entered. 1. Tum the Power switch OFF. 2! Press and hold the M key. 3; Tur ON the power switch and then release the M key. 4. The display will show: 144.000 (TH-25A/25AT/256) 430.000 (TH-45A/45E) 440.000 (TH-45AT) 3-4-8 MEMORY BACK-UP BATTERY A lithium battery is contained in the transceiver to retain memory. Turning off the power switch, changing or fully discharging the notmal battery will not erase the memory. ‘The battery should last for approx. 5 years. When the bat- tory discharges, an eriongous display may appear in the display. (For the lithium battery replacement, refer to IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY. Page 22) 3-5 SCAN For proper ecan operation the squelch must be adjusted to the threshold point. The MHe dot will flosh ON and OFF a6 2 visual indication ‘that the transceiver is scanning. © Scan Modes Band Scan: Scans the entire band. Pressing the VFO key for longer than 1 se- cond will innate Scen. The scan step size depends upon the current step programming. Memory Channel Scan: Scans those memories that ac- ‘tually have data and have not been locked out. Pressing the MR key for longer than 1 second vill initiate Scar © Scan Hold ‘Scan will stop on a busy channel and hold for approximate- ly 5 seconds. Scan will resume even if the station is still present. You can manually cause stan to resume by Fotating the Tuning control © Sean Directior Scan will begin in an upwards direction. You can reverse tho direction by rotating tha Tuning control counter- clockwise. ‘© Scan Reloaso Scan can be released by pressing any key except the LAMP, or MONI key.3-6 REPEATER OPERATION 3.6-1, TRANSMITTER OFFSETS All amateur radio repeaters utilize a separate receiver and ‘tansmitter section. The receiver frequency may be either above of below the transmitter frequency. For most repeaters offsets are as follows: waa] ease =] oi | TET | Bdshr [Reece Seana | ao ame S ine © Offset Direction To select the desired transmitter offset direction press the SHIFT key. Each time you press the key the transceiver will advance from one offset to the other, i.e. eto =) (5 ‘to SI with European version) to no offset (simplex). ‘The transceiver allows you to store the frequency, offset in memory. or you can select these functions directly from the keyboard. © Auto-Offset (TH-25AT only) The TH-25AT has been programmed according to the stan- dard ARRL Band Plan, regarding transmitter offsets. Please see the accompanying chart for additional information. You ‘can, of course, override this by using the SHIFT function, if desired. 14400 145,10 146.00 146.60 147.40 14800 s =Ts Fist - Ast —- 'S Simplex Channel 148.50 146.40 147.00 147.60 3-6-2 REVERSE FUNCTION Some repeaters utilze a “Reverse pair’, i.e. the trans- mit/teceive frequencies are exactly the reverse of another repeater. For example repeater A uses 146.000 for a transmit frequency (OUTPUT) and 146.600 for receive (INPUT). Repeater B uses 146,000 for ite receive and 146.600 for its transmit frequency. It would be inconve- nient to have to reprogram the transceiver each time if you were in range of both repeaters. ‘The REV key allows you to reverse the transmit and receive frequencies. To use the REVERSE function press the REV key. The offset indicator ( “+ or =3/ == or SS) wil flash OFF and ON in the display to remind you that you are working a reverse repeater pair. To retum to normal offsets press the REV key again. This function is also useful to check the input frequency of the repeater, so that you can determine if you are within SIMPLEX communications range. 3-6-3 TONE OPERATION Some repeaters require the use of @ control signal to ac- tivate the repeater. Several versions are currently in use wordwise. In the United States sub-audible tones are sometimes used. With the TH-25A/25AT/45A/45AT 37. different sub- audible tone frequency selections are possible with the use Of the optional sub-audible tone encoder/decoder (TSU-6). This accessory also allows for CTCSS (Tone Squelch) operations. When this option is activated the squelch of the transceiver will only open when the proper sub-audible tone is received. W© Tone Activation To activate the TONE function depress the TONE switch on the top of the transceiver. The tone indicator will appear in, tho display to signify the tone has been activated. To turn the tone OFF press the TONE key egain. ‘Tone frequency selection "1 Press the CTCSS key for one Frequency longer thon 1 eocond. [-S'1e Loge The curent tone fre [ren] Tse quency will be diss [stom psore layed. War Re [a7 3H 2, Rotate the Tuning con [Caen [aae re twol-unti the desited [Tesh [1s8.5He tone frequency appears [eee [rate in the display. Seater He 3. Press the TONE key to Farsi tani tum to the normal fre- Hore ten ze quency display. 1or2 Wr | 167 9H 4. if CTCSS (Tone Sque- Ich) is not desired press the CTCSS key to cancel the function. The transmit tone wil stil be active. Not ‘When no Tone Unit is installed, pressing the TONE key will not ‘tansrrit a subtone, even ifthe indicator is ON. In Europe @ 1750 Hz tone is used in transmit. Press and hold the TONE key to transmit the access tone, then press ‘the PTT switch. In the United Kingdom a 1750 Hz tone burst at the beginn- ing of each trensmission is used. Press the Tone key. ‘Snce use of this tone is required in the Europe end the United Kingdom, an 1750 Hz tone encoder is encluded as standard equipment. © CTCSS (Tone Squeich) Operation 1. To actuate the CTCSS {tone squelch) function (decods) select the desired tone frequency as described above but do not press the CTCSS key the second time. 2, Squelch will now open only when the transceiver recaives the same subtone frequency. 3, To release tone squelch operation press the CTCSS key. ‘Tha CTCSS indicator should go out. It is a good operating practice to check the frequency before transmitting. A MONITOR switch has been provided fer this purpose when using the CTCSS (tone squelch) function, Pressing this ewiteh will open the squelch So you can check for activity. © TSU-6 (option) Installation 1. Remove the becking from ‘the cushion (large) that wes provided the TSU-6 and attach it to the back of the TSU-6. 2, Remove the Battery Pack and remove the four philips head screws from the terminal piate of the transceiver. 3, Tun the terminal plate over and take out the cable as shown in the iagram. 4, Remove the clear tube covering the comector, and the resistor inserted into the connector. 6. Attach the cable from TSU-6 as shown in the diagram. 6. Remove the backing from the other side of the cushion and attach the TSU-6 to the transceiver.7. Push up on the release button and set the terminal plate in the hole of the roleace button. Replace the terminal plate and tighten the screws to complete the instella- tion, Do not pinch the wiring when closing the terminal plate. 36-4 AUTOPATCH (TH-25AT/45AT U.S.A. version only} ‘Some repeaters offer a service known as autopatch. This alows you to dial a telephone umber from your transceiver and carry out a telephone conversation, much like a car telephone, or cellular telephone. Thie function re- ‘uires the use of a DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) pad. In adcition to the normal 12 keys that are found on your telephone the transceiver also provides 4 additional keys, A.B, C, and D. These keys are required by some repecter systems for various control functions. You should check with the control operator of your repeater to determine if their use is required. A chart is provided that lists the tones that ate generated when you press each key. 1.To activate the DTMF pad, press and hold the PTT switch, 2. Now press the keys just as you would dial a telephone. Note: ————___— auto tne oo Some repeaters will require a special sequence of keys 10 ac thate the Autopatch. Again Yau should check with the con- Ital operator of your repeater {for thi scquence. 1203 | 1336 | 1477 | 1033 feel? 3-7 BEEP TONE IF you would Ike aude confirmation when a function is 2c- tivate transceiver will then supply audio confirmation according to the chart below. Pressing the same combination again will turn the function OFF. san | Frey Key oman x 1440.00 | CALL, REV, TANT, TONE CTCSS, WM SEAN oe z “aaae_| Scan STOP € 1523.25 | VF MODE SEECTION, NENORY SAT cr 55897 | = OFFSET oF 622.26_|_+ OFT F 698.45 | Te comete te MENORY Erny Ts some the CTCSS Frneyslecon a 763.96_| CALL FeV. ALT, TONE. CTCSS, Wt, M ANON At 90.33-_| STEP SDE slrion F Key epwaton witout tet 193-8 TONE ALERT SYSTEM ‘The Tone Alert function will provide an audible “alarm” to ‘signal when someone is transmitting on the frequency you ‘are monitoring. For proper tone alert system operation the squelch must be set to the threshold point. 1. Press the T.ALT key. The T.ALT indicator will light. 2. When a signal is present: The T-ALT indicator will flash. The busy indicator wil ight. The transceiver will beep ON and OFF for about 5 seconds. 3. The T.ALT function can be released by pressing the T.ALT key again. Note; ‘© The tuning control, PTT switch, and all :he keys except MONI LAMP are not effective during the T.ALT operations. ‘+ Turning on the power switch while the T-ALT function is on ‘may cause the BELL indicator to flick thie turn the T-ALT off, and then back on. 3-9 BATTERY SAVER ‘The transceiver provides a battery saver mode to conserve ‘on battery power. ‘The transceiver will activate the battary saver circuit 10 saconds after the last key operation with the squelch clos- ‘The function will be released by key operation or when squeich opens. The function cannot operate during scan or tone frequency Note: Ii possitie that you might prose the MONI switch during the OFF period. Squelch would nat open during this period, 3-10 AUTOMATIC POWER OFF Tho transceiver also provides an Automatic Power OFF cr Fhe circuit action is described below. 1. A 5 second audio confir- mation alert will sound maton oo ious og OF F \ and if you have not per- formed any key operation. 2. 1 minute after this alert signal the transceiver, itself OFF except for enough power to show “po OFF” in the LCD display. Folease ‘The function can be released by pressing the MON key or turning the Power control OFF and back ON. ‘The function can not be activated during scan or Tone Alert System operation. ot on or on OF To conserve battery life even more simply tum the transceiver OFF when you are rot using i. ‘opr. ‘Approx. 890 ms 200 mS5. MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION Your wransceiver has been factory aligned and tested to specification before shipment. Under normal. cir- ‘cumstances the transceiver will operate in accordance with ‘these operating instructions. All adjustable trimmers and cails in your transceiver has been adjusted at the factory and should only be readjusted by a qualified technician with oper test equipment. Attempting service or alignment without factory authorization can void the transceiver's warranty. When operated properly, the transceiver will provide many years of service without requiring realignment. The infor- mation in this section gives some general service pro- cedures witich can be accomplished without sophisticated test equipment. SERVICE Should it ever become necessary to return the equipment to your dealer or service center for repair, pack it in ite original box and packing, and include a full description of ‘the problems involved. Also include your telephone umber. You need not return accessory items unless directly related to the service problem. Service note: Dear OM, if you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem, please make your note short, com- plete, and to the point, and PLEASE make it readable. Please list: Model and serial number The problem you are having. Please give cufficiont detail to diagnose. Information such as other equipment in the statign, meter readings and anything else you feel might be useful in attempting diagnosis. Caution: ; Go not pack the equipment in crushed newspapers for ship- ment. Extensive damage may result during shipment. Motes Record the date of purchase, serial number and dealer from ‘whom purchased. 2. For your own information, retain @ written record of ary maintenance performed on the unit. 3. When claiming warranty service, please include @ photocopy of the bill of sale, oF other proof of purchase showing the d Of sale must accompany the transceiver. aIN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ‘The problems described in this table are failures caused in general by imprope: operation or connection of the transceiver, by defective components, Examine and check according to the following table. ‘Symptom Probable cause not ‘Action Indicators do not light and data is not displayed when power switch is pressed. @, Low voltage With optional DC cable b. Wrong power polarity. c. Fuse is blown. ', Recharge/replace the battery. Ce ect red to “"+"" and black to c. Replace with the specified fuse. All the indicators go out on the LCD splay, or TX indicator does not ight. All the indicators flash. 2. Low voltage ‘a. Rechargelreplace the battery. No sound from the speaker. No signal ‘can be received. '. Squelch is closed. b. PTT switch is depressed setting the unit in the transmit mode. ‘a. Turn the SQL control counterciock- wise. b, Release the PTT switch. ‘No central works. '@. LOCK is ON. b. T.ALT key is ON. ‘a. Place the F.LOCK switch to OFF position. b. Press the T.ALT key. ‘When rotating the Tuning control after ‘the M key has been pressed, no con- trol works. ‘a. Nothing is stored ‘the memory channel. ‘a. See page 13: MEMORY ENTRY Memory cannot be backed up. a. Backup battery voltage is low. ‘@. Contact the authorized dealer. 226. 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