Alinco DR-620T/E User manual
VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
DR-620T/E
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver.
This instruction manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Please read this
manual carefully before using the product and keep it for future reference.
Printed in Japan
Copyright Alinco,Inc. 2002 PS00000
ALINCO,INC.
Head Office: Shin-Dai building 9th Floor
2-6, 1-Chome, Dojimahama, Kita-ku,
Osaka 530-0004, JAPAN
Phone:+81-6-4797-2136 Fax:+81-6-4797-2157
E-mail:[email protected]
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Information in this document is subject to change without notice or obligation. All brand names and
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or typo-
graphical inaccuracies. Some parts, options and/or accessories are unavailable in certain areas. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Conformity Information
In case the unit you have purchased is marked with a CE symbol, a copy of relative conformity certifi-
cate or document can be reviewed at http://www.alinco.com/usa.html.
Copyright © 2002All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated
or transcribed in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Alinco. Inc., Osaka,
Japan. English Edition Printed in Japan.
Compliance Information Statement
VHF/UHF FM Transceiver DR-620T/E
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
U.S. Representative: ATOC Amateur Distributing LLC
23 South High Street
Covington, OH 45318
Telephone: 937-473-2840
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Contents
Before operating the transceiver .............3
Attention ................................................................ 3
Introduction ...............................................3
New and Innovative Features ...................4
Standard Accessories ..............................5
Initial Installation .......................................6
For a base station set up ....................................... 6
For a mobile station set up .................................... 7
Location .................................................... 7
Installing a Mobile Antenna ....................... 7
Installing the Transceiver .......................... 7
Front Panel ............................................................ 8
External power supply control function .................. 9
Power supply voltage display function................. 10
Part Names and Functions .....................11
Front Panel ...........................................................11
Rear Panel........................................................... 12
Display ................................................................. 13
Microphone EMS-53 (Standard) .......................... 14
Basic Operations.....................................15
Turning the unit on and off ................................... 15
Switching the MAIN band .................................... 15
Audio Volume level setting .................................. 15
Squelch level setting............................................ 15
Squelch level setting on the SUB side .... 15
VFO mode ........................................................... 16
Change frequency by the channel step .. 16
Change frequency by 1 MHz step........... 16
Setting the channel step ...................................... 17
Shift Direction and Offset frequency setting ........ 18
Memory Mode...................................................... 19
Recalling a memory channel................... 19
How to program memory ........................ 20
Memory channel deleting .................................... 21
Programmable data in the memory channel ...
21
Channel name (Alphanumeric) registration function.....
22
CALL mode .......................................................... 23
To recall a CALL channel..................................... 23
To receive signals ................................................ 23
Monitor function ................................................... 24
Reverse function.................................................. 24
To transmit ........................................................... 25
Switching the transmission power........... 25
Parameter Setting Mode .........................26
A list of the setting mode ..................................... 26
To use the setting mode ...................................... 27
Channel Step setting ........................................... 28
Scan Type ............................................................ 28
Beep Sound ......................................................... 28
Time-Out-Timer.................................................... 29
TOT Penalty......................................................... 29
Setting the TOT penalty time .................. 29
APO-Auto Power OFF ......................................... 30
Tone-Burst Frequency ......................................... 30
Clock shift ............................................................ 30
Bell....................................................................... 31
Busy-Channel-Lock-Out (BCLO) ......................... 31
Theft Alarm .......................................................... 31
Illumination color setting ...................................... 32
Dimmer ................................................................ 32
Call sign setting (In packet operation) ................. 32
Transmission speed setting (In packet operation) ........
33
Beacon interval setting (In geolocating communication)
33
Useful functions ......................................34
Reception band switching.................................... 34
V-V/U-U simultaneous reception ......................... 34
Single-band mode ............................................... 35
VFO Auto-program setting function ..................... 35
SCANNING FUNCTION ...................................... 36
•VFO Scan .............................................. 36
•Memory Scan ........................................ 37
•Skip-channel setting .............................. 37
•Program Scan........................................ 38
•Tone Scan.............................................. 38
•DCS scan .............................................. 39
KEY-LOCK FUNCTION ....................................... 39
TONE BURST...................................................... 39
Narrow-band mode .............................................. 40
AM receiver mode ............................................... 40
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Contents
Selective Communication ...................... 41
Tone-squelch (CTCSS) and DCS ........................ 41
DET setting ............................................. 42
Digital voice communication (DR-620T only)..
43
Special Functions ................................... 44
THEFTALARM .................................................... 44
To connect, set and operate ................... 44
How the alarm operates.......................... 45
Setting alarm starting time ...................... 46
Cable Clone ......................................................... 47
Connection.............................................. 47
Setting on the Slave side ........................ 47
Setting on the Master side ...................... 48
Packet Communication........................................ 49
When using EJ-50U ................................ 49
Packet Mode Setting............................... 50
APRS ................................................................... 51
APRS Setting .......................................... 51
For operation........................................... 52
TNC Clone .............................................. 53
Remote Control Operation (EMS-570 only)......... 54
List of Remote Control Keys ................... 54
Entering a frequency directly .................. 55
Entry method depending on tuning step . 55
Maintenance / Reference ........................ 56
Reset ................................................................... 56
Factory Default Settings.......................... 56
Troubleshooting ................................................... 57
Optional accessories ........................................... 58
Transmitter Chart ................................................. 59
Specification ........................................................ 60
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Before operating the transceiver
Attention
• Do not remove the case or touch the interior components.
Tampering can cause equipment trouble.
• Do not use or keep the transceiver where it is exposed to direct sunlight, dusty
places, or near sources of heat.
• Keep the transceiver away from TV's or other equip-
ment when it interferes with reception.
• When transmitting for long periods of time at high
power, the transceiver might overheat.
• Turn the power off immediately if the transceiver
emits smoke or strange odors. Ensure the transceiver
is safe, then bring it to the nearest Alinco service
center.
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing this excellentAlinco 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 de-
signed to operate to your satisfaction for many years under normal use.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY TO LEARNALL THE FUNC-
TIONS THE PRODUCT OFFERS. WE MADE EVERY ATTEMPT TO WRITE
THIS MANUAL TO BEAS COMPREHENSIVEAND EASY TO UNDERSTAND
AS POSSIBLE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT SOME OF THE OPERA-
TIONS MAY BE EXPLAINED IN RELATION TO INFORMATION IN PREVI-
OUS CHAPTERS. BY READING JUST ONE PART OF THE MANUAL, YOU
RISK NOT UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLETE EXPLANATION OF THE
FUNCTION.
4
New and Innovative Features
Your new radio features some of the most advanced functions and reliable engineering
available anywhere. The ALINCO design philosophy is focused on developing innova-
tive usable features, including the following:
• A large, color-selectable display panel
Very clear display of frequency, memory name etc. ensure convenient operation.
• Excellent frequency stability
By using a temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO), deviation less than
+/- 2.5ppm is realized.
• V-V/U-U function
Simultaneous reception of 2 signals within a same frequency band is possible (Exclud-
ing FM broadcasting band).
• High-quality materials are used throughout the product and a huge heat sink around
the chassis ensures stable and durable operation.
• AM Air-band reception capability (T models only)
• 200 fully programmable memory channels with alphanumeric memory channel labels
• CTCSS, DCS and 5 different Tone-Bursts are standard for selective calling and re-
peater access worldwide.
• Applicable for APRS®/Packet communication (With the optional EJ-50U installed)*
• Theft Alarm feature
• Auto-Programming VFO for easier repeater access
• Cable-Clone function
• Power supply voltage display function
• Narrow-FM mode
• Microphone remote control function (EMS-57 microphone may be on option depend-
ing the version.)
• Front-Control unit separation
*APRS®isatrademarkofMr.BobBruninga,WB4APR.
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Standard Accessories
Carefully unpack to make sure the following items are found in the package in addition to this manual:
• Transceiver
• Mobile mounting bracket. (FM0078Z)
• DC power cable with fuse holder (UA0038)
•ACC cable (UX1290A)
• Theft Alarm stickers 2pcs. (PR0454)
• Instruction manual (this manual)
•
Warranty certificate(Tversiononly) (PH0009A)
• EJ-50U manual & disc (with TNC version only)
• Hardware kit for bracket
• Microphone EMS-53 or EMS-57 (with
DTMF keypad)
The standard accessories may vary slightly depending on the version you have purchased. Please contact
your local authorizedAlinco dealer should you have any questions. ALINCO and authorized dealers are
not responsible for any typographical errors there may be in this manual. Standard accessories may change
without notice.
Warranty Policy:
Please refer to any enclosed warranty information or contact your authorized Alinco dealer / dis-
tributor for the warranty policy.
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Initial Installation
Connect the microphone to the front panel of the transceiver.
Connect antenna port to a 50 ohm antenna that covers the 2 m/70 cm bands, using good quality
50 ohm coaxial cable.
Microphon
e
connector
Antenna
External speaker
(if used)
Microphone
rear panel
For a base station set up
The Transceiver requires a 12-13.8VDC negative grounded power source.
Use a regulated power supply capable of providing continuous current of 12A or more.
Power supplies that do not meet those specifications may cause malfunction and/or damage to the
radio and will void the warranty. Alinco offers excellent communication-grade power supplies as
optional accessories. Please contact your local authorized Alinco dealer.
DC
power supply
DC power cable
Black lead
Red lead
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Initial Installation
For a mobile station set up
Location
The transceiver may be installed in any position in your car, where the controls and microphone are
easily accessible and it does not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle or the performance
of the set. If your vehicle is equipped with air bags, be certain your radio will not interfere with
their deployment. If you are uncertain about where to mount the unit, contact your vehicle's manu-
facturer. Please refer the next page for front control unit setting.
Installing a Mobile Antenna
Use a 50 ohm coaxial cable to connect the antenna. Mobile antennas require an appropriate mount-
ing base for proper installation and operation. For more information, see the documentation for
your antenna.
Installing the Transceiver
See the figure on the below.
b
a
a
b
IMPORTANT: After installing your antenna, ensure that you have the best possible SWR reading.
High RF environments can cause severe damage to your unit. Ensure that you are not
in a high RF environment when operating the transceiver.
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Initial Installation
NOTE: By using the optional separation kit EDS-9, you can use the front panel and the main unit in
a separate position. The instruction is provided in the EDS-9.
Front Panel
The main unit can be set with either side facing up.
Fix the front panel as you prefer.
1. Slide the front panel while keeping the knob pressed.
2. Turn the front panel
3. Match the catch in the main unit with the slot in the front panel and fit the front
panel into the main unit.
4. Slide the front panel.
Main unit
Front panel
Knob
Slot
Catch
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