ALINCO DR-110T VHF Mobile Transceiver Instruction Manual

ALINCO DR-110T VHF Mobile Transceiver

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations, now you are the owner of one of our many “ALINCO” products. Your DR-110T/E, DR-112T/E/EM, and 410T/E have been manufactured and tested very carefully at the factory and will give you satisfactory operation for many years.

ACCESSORIES

Carefully unpack your transceiver and you will find the following accessories included with the transceiver.

• Microphone x1
• D.C. Power Cord x1
• Spare fuse (8A) x2
• Installing angle joint x1
• M5×20 mm Screw x4
• M5×20 mm Mounting Screw x4
• M5 Nut. x4
• M5 Flat Washer x4
• M5 Spring Washer x4
• Screws for Bracket x4
• M4x14 mm Screw x4
•  Rubber Support x2

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Transmitter

Receiver

OPERATION

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

1. Main Dial
   The main dial is used to select the transmit/receive frequency, Memory Channel, Frequency Step, Tone Frequency, and Offset Frequency.

2. Display Panel
   The LCDs operation in formation such as transmit/receive frequencies, memory channel in formations, offset, tone frequency etc. See page 6 for additional information.

3. VOL (Volume) Control
   Turn the control clockwise to in- increase the volume, and turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

4. SQL (Squelch) Control
   THE SQL control is used to eliminate- ate noise during no-signal periods. Normally this control is adjusted clockwise until the noise just disappears, and the BUSY indicator goes off. (Threshold level)

5. H/L (High/Low) Switch
   This switch is used to select the desired transmitter output power level.

6. Power Switch
   Press to turn on. Press again to turn it off.

7. Function Keys (7 through 15)
   NOTE: Commands underlined indi- located in Blue on the transceiver keys.

8. (Function) Key
   This is used to access the secondary controlling function labelled in blue. i.e. MW, CH.SP, LOCK, BEEP, SKIP, and CALL W. See Function Operation pages 8-10.

   • MW is used with the F key to store data in memory. See Memory Pages 9-10.

9. MHz key
   The MHz key is used to change the frequency up or down in one MHz step. Press the MHz key and the decimal point and kHz digits will disappear from the display. The frequency in MHz will be changed by rotating the main dial or pressing the UP/DOWN buttons on the microphone. Press the MHz key again or the PTT switch to return the display to the complete frequency readout.

10. VFO/M (VFO/MEMORY)
    VFO/M is used to select VFO or Memory mode. Press the VFO/M key to alternate between VFO and the Memory Channel mode. CH.SP is used with the F key to select frequency steps for the programming and scanning. See page 8.

11. REV (Reverse) key
    REV is used to invert the TX and RX frequency in Repeater mode. LOCK is used with the F key to disable the Function keys. See page 8.

12. SHIFT key
    The SHIFT key is used to select the desired transmitter offset during repeater operation. When the key is pressed, the offset mode cycles from – to + to Dual to Simplex.

13. The TONE key is used to:

    •  Activate the Tone frequency selection process. See page 12.
    • Enable/Disable the Encode/ Decode functions. See page 12.
    • The BEEP key is used with the F key to Enable/Disable the function confirmation tone. See page 8.

14. PRI (Priority) key
    The PRI key is used to control the Priority function. See pages 11-12.

15.  SCAN key
    The SCAN key is used to activate the frequency scan and memory scan functions. See pages 10-11. The SKIP key is used with the F key to skip busy memory frequencies when scanning. See page 8. CALL key (110E, E/EM, 410E: Tone Burst key)

16. The CALL key is used to bring
    Memory Channel “C” to the display. See page 9. The CALL W is used to enter frequency into the memory channel “C”. See page 9. Microphone Connector Plug the microphone into this jack.

Display

1. REV (Reverse) Indicator
   Turns on when the reverse function has been selected.

2. Shift and Dual indicators “+” or “-” indicator turns on during repeater offset operations. See page 13. The “DUAL” indicator turns on during Dual operation. See page

3. ENC (Encoder) indicator
   Turns on to indicate that the ENCOD-  ING TONE function is active.

4.  DEC (Decoder) indicator
   Turns on to indicate the DECODER (CTCSS) function is active.

5. PRI (Priority) Indicator
   Turns on to indicate the PRIORITY the function is active.

6. CALL Indicator
   Turns on to indicate the CALL function- tion is active.

7. Frequency display
   Displays the transmit/receive frequency, Frequency Step, or Tone Frontoney.

8. Decimal point indicator
   Separates the MHz, and kHz. Flashes in Scan mode. Disappears in Memory skip mode.

9. BUSY indicator
   Whenever the squelch is open or the signal is received.

10.  S/RF Meter
    This meter indicates the relative receive input signal strength and relative transmitter RF output.

11.  ON AIR indicator
    Turns on during transmit operations.

12. M (Memory) indicator
    Turns on whenever the transceiver is in Memory mode. Flashes to indicate programming in the process.

13. Memory Channel Number display Indicates the selected memory Channel Number.

REAR PANEL

1. Antenna Connector
   Used to connect the antenna to the set. Use a PL259 antenna plug with 50 Ohms impedance.

2. Power Connector
   Connect the supplied power cable to this connector.

3. External Speaker Jack
   When an external speaker (Imp.: 8 Ohms) is used, connect it to this jack.

Operation

Whenever the F key is pressed, The “M” indicator will flash. You must come- plate the desired programming within 5 seconds or the indicator goes off or stops flashing. In that case, you must press the F key again. The F key is used with
secondary functions printed in blue on the trans-receiver function keys.

1. Frequency Step Selection The frequency step can be selected by using the following procedure:

   • Press the VFO/M key to select the VFO mode.
   • Press the F key and then the CH.SP key.
   • Select the desired frequency step using the Main Dial or the microphone UP/DOWN buttons. The example below shows the order, in which the Main Dial (or UP/DOWN buttons) will increase or decrease the spacing.
   • Press the F key again or PTT switch to return to VFO mode.

2. Key Lock

   • Press the F key, and then press the Lock key again.
   • The memory number is shown on the right side of the display.
   • Stops all function keys except the PTT switch.
   • To cancel this function, press. the F key and the LOCK ke again.

3. BEEP ON/OFF

   • Press the F key, and then press the BEEP key.
   • Repeating this procedure, a beep will turn ON and OFF alternately.

4. Memory Skip
   The Memory Channel Skip function allows you to temporarily skip wanted Memory Channels during Memory Channel Scanning.

   • Press the VFO/M key to select the Memory Channel mode.
   • Select the Memory Channel that you want to skip using the Main Dial or the microphone UP/DOWN buttons.
   • Press the F key, and then press the SKIP key. The decimal point between MHz and kHz will disappear from the display.
   • A frequency in memory without the decimal point will be skipped- ped when scanning memories.
   • To cancel the Memory Channel SKIP key again.

5. CALL Channel Entry (DR-110T/112T/410T only)

   • Select VFO mode by pressing the VFO/M key.
   • Select the desired operating band and frequency.
   • Press the F key, and then press the CALL W.
   • When the CALL W is pressed, the frequency shown on the LCD will be stored in memory “С”.
   • Whenever CALL is pressed, Memory “C” will come to the display.
   • To Change from CALL mode back to VFO or Memory, press the VFO/M key.

6. MEMORY
   A lithium battery is installed to retain memory in the transceiver.

   • Turning off the POWER switch, disconnecting the power cable, or a power failure will not erase memory.
   • The battery should last for approximately 5 years.

Microprocessor Initialization

When you want to erase all program data, or if the display should show erroneous information- tion, you should reset (initialize) the microprocessor using the fol-lowing procedure:

1. Press and hold the F key and the VFO/M key at the same time, and turn off the POWER switch.
2. Now turn the POWER switch on again, while still holding the buttons depressed.
3. Release the buttons- The factory programming is now in place.

Memory Channel
This transceiver has 14 memory channels (1-9, A). In additionto serving as normal memory channels, some serve a dual purpose. The functions of the Memory Channels A-D are described below.

• Memory Channels A and B are used to store the frequent- cy limits for the Program Scan Function.
• For additional information, see Band Scan on page 11.
• Memory Channel C is used to store the CALL channel frequency.
• Memory Channel D is used to store the transmit frequency used for odd offset operation.

Memory Channel Contents

• Each Memory Channel is capable of storing: Frequency
• SHIFT status (Offset)
• TONE status, (Encode, Decode, and Frequency)
• Receive Frequency for odd offset operation. See page 14.

Memory Entry

1. Press the VFO/M key to select the VFO mode.
2. Select the desired operating frequency.
3. Activate sub-audible tone if it is required.
4. Press the F key. The “M” indicator will flash.5. Select the desired Memory Channel using the Main Dial or the microphone UP/DOWN buttons.
5. Press the MW key the “M” indicator is flashing.
6. If the flashing stops before the MW key is pressed, you must Press the F key again to complete the desired function.

SCAN
The following scan options are available:

• Program Scan (Limited Frequency
• Coverage in one band only)

Memory Scan
Band Scan

Programmable Scan
The scan frequency is determined by the frequencies stored in Memory Channels A and B. The frequency stored in Memory Channels A and B must be different frequencies. Before pressing the SCAN key, adjust the SQL control to the threshold level.

1. Determine the desired scan frequency range and enter the frequencies into Memory Channels A and B.
2. Press the VFO/M key to select the VFO mode, and also select the band of the stored frequencies.
3. Press the SCAN key to intimate scan.
4. To clear scanning, press the SCAN key or the microphone P.T.T. switch.

Memory Scan

1. Press the VFO/M key to select the Memory Channel mode.
2. Before pressing the SCAN key, adjust the SQL control to the threshold level.
3. Press the SCAN key to initiate the scan.
4. So as online resh the P.T.T. switch.

Band Scan
This scan will proceed over the entire tuning range of bands.

1. Press the VFO/M key to select the VFO mode.
2. Store the same frequencies in Memory Channels A and B.
3. Before pressing the SCAN key, adjust the SQL control to the threshold level.
4. Press the SCAN key to initiate the scan.
5. To clear scanning, press the SCAN key or the microphone P.T.T. switch.
6. The transceiver will stop on a busy channel until a signal drops. After a short delay, the scan will resume.
7. Do you want to resume scanning when the transceiver stops on a busy channel, rotate the Main Dial Do re-su the microphone UP/PRIORITY SCAN

The following Priority Scan options are available:

• Memory Priority Scan
• VFO Priority Scan
• CALL Priority Scan

Memory Priority Scan

1. Store the desired priority frequency in any Memory.
2. Select VFO mode, and dial up the frequency you want to operate on.
3. Press the PRI key 10 to initiate theMemory Priority Scan. The transceiver will  scan the
4. Priority in Memory Channel for 1 second out of 6 seconds and the VFO trequency for the remaining 5 seconds.
5. When a signal is present on the Priority Memory Channel, press the PRI key, and then press the VFO/M key.
6. The Priority scan will stop and the Memory Channel will come to the display.
7. VFO Priority Scan This function is the reverse of Mem- ory Priority Scan.
8. Select VFO mode, and dial up the frequency to be scanned.
9. Select the desired Memory you want to operate on.
10. Press the PRI key to initiate the VFO Priority Scan.
11. To cancel this scan, press the PRI key again.

CALL PRIORITY SCAN

1. Store the desired frequency for operation in the Memory Channel “C”.
2. Press the CALL key and then the PRI key.
3. The transceiver will scan the VFO for 1 second and the CALL
4. Channel for 5 seconds alter- namely.
5. Subaudible Tone Chart

TONE FREQUENCY SELECTION

1. To select a Tone (CTCSS) Frequen- cy, press the VFO/M key and select the VFO mode, then press the TONE key. The display will indicate a Tone Frequency in Hz.
2. Select the desired Tone Frequency using the microphone UP/DOWN buttons or the Main Dial.
3. This press also enables/disables Encode/Decode activation. There are 37 CTCSS Tone Fre- sequences available as shown below.
4. Press any key or the microphone PTT switch to return to the receiver frequency display. The subaudible tone will be transmitted whenever the PTT switch is depressed.

TONE SQUELCH (CTCSS)
This function allows you to remain squelched until the proper Tone frequency is received. If you are on a busy frequency, this can be quite an aid.

1. Press the TONE key. The “ENC” will appear on the display panel. Press the TONE key again. The “DEC” will, be “ENC”. appear next to the Your radio will now remain sequel- Ched until the proper code is re-ceived.
2. You should ensure all stations, you wish to communicate with, use the same Tone Frequency.
3. To release the Tone Squelch function (Normal noise activates squelch), press the TONE key again. The “ENC” and “DEC” will disappear from the display.

Subaudible Tone Chart

REPEATER Operation
All amateur radio repeaters utilize a separate receiver and transmitter section. The receiver frequency may be either above or below the transmitter frequency. This transceiver allows you to store the frequency, offset frequency (0.6, 1,6, 5.0 and 7.6 MHz.) and offset directly- h in Memory Channel (1-9 and A). To select the desired transmitter offset direction, press the SHIFT key. Each time you press the key, the radio will advance from one offset to the other, i.e. “-” to “+” to “Dual”. To select the desired transmitter offset, press the SHIFT key, and then rotate the Main Dial or depress UP/DOWN button on the microphone. Each time you rotate or depress these controls, the radio will advance through the following steps: “0” to “0.6” to “1.6” is “5” to “7.6”. After the offset has been stored, press any key, except the SHIFT key, or depress the PTT switch.

The normal display will return. REVERSE Function The REV key has been provided to allow you to reverse the transmit and receive frequencies. To use the Re- verse function, press the REV key. The REV indicator will light in the display to remind you that you are working a reverse repeater pair. To return to normal operation, press the REV key again.

TRANSMISSION

Caution

1. Ensure that an antenna with a low standing wave ratio (SWR) is attached to the antenna connector before attempting to transmit. Failure to provide proper termination may result in damage to the final amplifier section.
2. Always check to ensure the frequency is clear before transmitting.
   • Simplex Operation
   • Select the desired operating frequency using any of the methods described above.
3. Press the microphone PTT switch. The ON AIR indicator will light.
4. Speak into the microphone. The recommended distance to the mi– microphone is 2 inches (5 cm).
5. Talking Being too far away may result in reports of weak audio.
6. Release the microphone PTT switch to return to the receive mode. The ON AIR indicator should go out.

Odd Offset Operation
For other than 600 kHz, 1.6 MHz, 5.0 MHz and 7.6 MHz splits.

1. Select Memory “d” in memory mode.
2. Select VFO and dial up the transmit frequency required.
3. Press the F key then press the MW key to store the transmit frequency into memory “d”.
4. While still in VFO mode dial up a receive frequency.
5. Press the SHIFT key to select offset, and continue to press until the transceiver cycles through +, – and Cimnlay to “Muo!”
6. Key the PTT switch and you will transmit on memory “d”. Release it and you will receive on frequency displayed in VFO.

INSTALLATION

Location
The transceiver may be installed in any position in your car, where the controls and microphone are easily accessible and safe operation of the vehicle or the performance of the set will not be interfered with. Refer to the diagrams for the installation of the Mounting Bracket:

Power Requirements

The transceiver can be operated from any regulated 12 or 13.8 V negative ground source. For mobile use, power connections should be made directly to the battery to minimise the possible ignition noise pickup. For fixed base operation, a 13.8 V D.C. Power Supply capable of providing at least 15 A continuously is required.  Connect the red lead of the power cable to the Positive (+) terminal, and the black leads to the Negative (-) terminal of the D.C. Power Supply.

BASE STATION INSTALLATION

For fixed base operation, a 13.8 V D.C. Power Supply capable of providing at least 15 A continuously is required. Connect the red lead of the power cable to the Positive (+) terminal, and the black lead to the Negative (-) terminal of the D.C. Power Supply.

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