MIDLAND ALAN42DS Alan Electronics Lithium Edition Instruction Manual

: June 2, 2024
: MIDLAND

Table of Contents

MIDLAND ALAN42DS Alan Electronics Lithium Edition
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FREQUENCY BAND CHART
Function and location of the controls
Frequency band selection
References
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MIDLAND ALAN42DS Alan Electronics Lithium Edition

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Product Information

Specifications

Model: Radiotelephone XYZ
Frequency Bands: AM/FM
Power Source: 6 AA Alkaline Batteries
External Antenna Compatibility
Dual Watch Feature
Noise Blanker Function

Product Usage Instructions

Controls and Functions
The radiotelephone XYZ comes with various controls and functions to enhance user experience:

Antenna Socket: Connect the provided antenna for optimal performance.
On/Off Volume Knob: Power on/off the device and adjust the volume.
MIC Jack: Use this jack to connect an external microphone.
Speaker Jack: Allows connection to an external speaker.
Belt Clip: Convenient attachment for portability.
Multifunction Backlit Display: Displays various operational information.

Selecting Frequency Bands
To select frequency bands, follow these steps:

Turn off the unit.
Press and hold the A/F-LCR and SC buttons while turning on the device.
Use the buttons to select the desired frequency band (refer to the diagram).
To confirm the selection, press the A/F-LCR button.

Dual Watch Feature:
The Dual Watch feature allows monitoring two channels simultaneously. Press the DW button or PTT key to activate this function.

Noise Blanker Function:
The Noise Blanker function helps in reducing background noise during transmissions. Use the SCAN/Noise Blanker button to activatethis feature.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I improve signal reception?
A: For better signal reception, consider using an external antenna and positioning it for optimal coverage.
Q: How can I save battery life?
A: To save battery life, ensure to turn off the device when not in use and use high-quality alkaline batteries.
Q: What does the LOCK indicator on the display mean?
A: The LOCK indicator signifies that the keypad is locked to prevent accidental button presses.

FREQUENCY BAND CHART

Digits displayed Country
I Italy 40 CH AM/FM 4Watt
I2 Italy 34 CH AM/FM 4Watt
D4 Germany 80 CH FM 4Watt / 40 CH AM 4Watt
EU Europe 40 CH FM 4Watt / 40 CH AM 1Watt
EC CEPT 40 CH FM 4Watt
E Spain 40 CH AM/FM 4Watt
F France 40 CH FM 4Watt / 40 CH AM 1Watt
PL Poland 40 CH AM/FM 4W
UK England 40 CH FM 4 Watt English frequencies + I (Italy) 40 CH AM/FM 4Watt

ATTENTION! The frequency band allowed all over Europe is 40CH FM 4W (EC) – See the “Restrictions on the use” table.

Frequency range : 26.565 – 27.99125 MHz (covering all approved EU frequency bands)
Output power : 4W AM/FM

Function and location of the controls

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Antenna connector: insert into this plug the antenna supplied with the radio. It is possible to use external vehicular antennas to obtain a better performance.
Squelch knob : it allows to eliminate the background noises in rx and to operate in DS mode (Digital Squelch).
On/Off Volume Control.
In ‘’off’’ position your transceiver is off. Turn this control clockwise to switch on the unit. Turn the knob clockwise a little more to set the audio level, until you get a comfortable reception.
MIC jack: connect by inserting the loudspeaker mike to the plug.
External loudspeaker jack : connect by inserting the loudspeaker mike to the plug.
Belt clip
Multifunction backlighted display.
This liquid crystal display has been projected to show the operative modality:
- a. EMG function activated
- b. Channel selected number( from 1 up to 40)
- c. Lock: keyboard lock function activated
- d. BATT: Run-down batteries indicator
- e. AM/FM: it shows the emission mode and the Noise Blanker activation (in this case, the indication will blink)
- f. SC: SCAN function activated
- g. DW: DUAL WATCH function
- h. P. S.: Save function activated
- i. LOW function activated
- j. The received signal strength and the power of the transmitting signal
- k. RX/TX: TX=transmit mode; RX=receive mode
- l. Frequency band selected
EMG button: emergency channel. By pressing this button, the unit automatically skips to Channel 9 (emergency channel). The display will shows EMG. It will not be possibile to change accidentally the channel. To cancel this function, press the button again.
A/F–LCR button : to select AM mode or FM mode; the modulation you choose will appear on the display. If you select a frequency band operating in FM mode only, the A/F–LCR button will activate the LCR function (Last Channel Recall).
Microphone: during transmission, speak with a normal tone of voice to the microphone.
H/L button : it selects the output power level during trasmission.When the unit is turned on, it always transmits with high power (4W). By pressing this button, the unit will transmit with low power (1W). The display will show “LOW”. Press again the H/L button to return to “HIGH” power level.
LOCK button: it allows you to lock the keyboard, thus avoiding accidental use of the keys.
Q.UP – Q.DOWN buttons: to skip 10 channels up (Q.UP) or 10 channels down (Q.DOWN).
Loudspeaker
Dual Watch : this function allows the synthonization on two different channels at the same time. Thanks to this function, you can monitor a second channel. When a signal on the second channel is received, the conversation on the first channel is automatically interrupted and the receiver switches on the second channel. The monitoring starts again 4 seconds after the signal end.
To activate this function, operate as follows:
- Select the desired channel through the channel selector
- Press the DW button
- Select the second channel
- Press the button DW again
- To cancel the function press again the DW button or the PTT button.
SCAN /Noise Blanker button : with this control, you can automatically seek for a busy channel.
- Rotate the squelch clockwise until the background noise is no longer heard; or rotate the knob totally anti-clockwise to use the digital squelch.
- Press the ‘’SCAN’’ button: the transceiver will scan automatically all the channels until a carrier is being received.
- When it finds the carrier, it stops and starts again some seconds after the end of the communication on the channel.
- When the radio is transmitting, the scan function is deactivated.
- Keep pressed the SCAN button for 2 seconds to activate the Noise Blanker filter; “AM” or “FM” will blink on the display.
button: display lighting (temporized).This function allows to operate in darkness conditions. By pressing this button, the display is lighted for 5 seconds.
Push to talk button (PTT): Its pressure activates the transmission. When it is released, the receiver is activated.
Battery compartment: insert 6 alkaline batteries or use the supplied 2800mAh PB42 LITHIUM battery pack.
Hole for wrist belt
Channel UP: to skip to the next channel. Keeping this button pressed, the “autorepeat” function is obtained.
Channel DOWN: to skip to the previous channel. Keeping this button pressed, the “autorepeat” function is obtained.
Battery pack contact: lift the button and take the batteries out (see drawing).
Auxiliary antenna contact: for the connection to the vehicular adaptor.

Frequency band selection

The frequency bands must be chosen according to the country where you are operating.

Procedure

Switch off the unit.
Turn it on while pushing the “A/F-LCR” and “SC” buttons.
By pushing the ▲ and ▼ buttons at the left hand side of the radio, select the desired frequency band (see the chart).
To fix your selection, press the “A/F-LCR” button.

NOTE1: If you select a frequency band which operates in FM mode only, the “A/F-LCR” control activates the LCR function (Last Channel Recall).
NOTE2: In the UK frequency band, you can select directly the I (Italy) band by pushing the “AM/FM” button for 2 seconds.

Prodotto o importato da/Produced or imported by: MIDLAND EUROPE srl
Via. R.Sevardi 7 – 42124 Reggio Emilia, Italy
www.midlandeurope.com
Imported by: ALAN-NEVADA UK
Unit 1 Fitzherbert Spur Farlington Portsmouth Hants P06 1TT, United Kingdom www.nevada.co.uk.
The use of this transceiver can be subject to national restrictions. Read the instructions carefully before installation and use.
Vertrieb durch: ALAN ELECTRONICS GmbH Daimlerstraße 1g – D-63303 Dreieich, Deutschland www.alan-electronics.de

To download the complete user manual and for information about the warranty please visit www.midlandeurope.com