UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER (Type : NXDN Conventional) DJ-NX40T Instruction Manual The digital protocol of this product is NXDN but does NOT support Type-C/D Trunking. 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.
Notice ■ Introduction Notice Please be informed that this manual has been edited with consumer-use in mind. The product is delivered to consumers after being programmed by dealers. Some features are dealer-selectable and programmable using editor-software only and they are not mentioned in this manual.The product is blocked and not functional in ex-factory state due to regulations. Please read this manual completely from the first page to the last, to learn basic functions the product offers.
Notice ■ Dealer programming The utility software may be available to distributors/dealers only. An optional programming cable is required for programming. The manufacturer will not release the software to unauthorized party so please contact your dealer for details.This product is delivered to consumers after being preprogrammed with the operating parameters, then certain operation may be disabled for user-accesses.
Notice ■ Compliance Information Statement FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
WARNING WARNING To prevent any hazard during operation of Alinco's radio product, in this manual and on the product you may find symbols shown below. Please read and understand the meanings of these symbols before starting to use the product. Danger Alert This symbol is intended to alert the user to an immediate danger that may cause loss of life and property if the user disregards the warning.
WARNING Keep the radio out of the reach of children. In case a liquid leaks from the product, do not touch it. It may damage your skin. Rinse with plenty of cold water if the liquid contacted your skin. Never operate this product in facilities where radio products are prohibited for use such as aboard aircraft, in airports, in ports, within or near the operating area of business wireless stations or their relay stations.
WARNING Do not place the product in a container carrying conductive materials, such as water or metal in close proximity. A short-circuit to the product may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction. ■ About chargers Do not use adapters other than having the specified voltage. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction,Never turn on the radio while charging. Do not plug multiple devices using an adapter into a single wall outlet. It may result in overheating and/or fire.
WARNING ■ Maintenance Do not open the unit and its accessories. Please consult with your local dealer of this product for service and assistance. Caution ■ 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.
WARNING 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. ■Applicable Standards ●IP67 Dust and water proof 6: Dust proof / No dust entry into the device,wires 1.0mm diameter or greater cannot penetrate the connection.
Contents Contents Notice .................................................................... 2 Warning ................................................................. 5 Contents .............................................................. 10 1 Accessories ..................................................... 11 2 Names and Operations of Parts ...................... 17 3 Basic Operation ............................................... 19 4 Special Functions ............................................
1 Accessories 1.1 Standard Accessories • EBP-89 Li-ion battery pack (7.4V 2650mA) • EDC-196 Li-ion battery charger • EDC-283 AC Adaptor • EA-235 Antenna • EBC-27 Belt clip • Hand strap • Instruction manual NOTE 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.
Accessories 1.2 Installations 1.2.1 Antenna ■ Attaching 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 the connection from time to time. ■ Removing the Antenna Turn the antenna counter-clockwise to disconnect the antenna.
Accessories 1.2.3 Battery Pack ■ Attaching the Battery Pack Match the groove of the battery pack with the catch of the main body and fix it well until push the battery pack into the direction of the arrow, and hear a sound with "click". Check whether the latch is fixed. ■ Removing the Battery Pack Groove ② ① Catch Push the latch of the main body, and slide the battery pack and remove it.
Accessories 1.2.4 Prevent Short Circuiting the Battery Pack Be extra cautious when carrying the rechargeable battery pack; short circuiting will produce surge current possibly resulting in fire. DON'T carry with metals of any type, e.g. chains. DON'T carry the battery pack inside bags made of conductive materials. Do enclose inside a non-conductive enclosure. (bags or handkerchief made only of non-conductive material) DON'T place in the proximity of metals or conductives, e.g. nails, chains.
Accessories 1.2.5 Using the Charger 1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the DC-IN jack on the back of the charger. *The design of the AC adapter may vary depending on the models. 2. Connect the adapter to an outlet. AC adapter (EDC-283) *The additional charger can be connected up to 6 in the same way. EDC-196R 1BLACK 1BLACK EDC-196R 2RED 2RED Optional AC adapter (EDC-175) 3. Turn off the unit. The battery pack can't be charged correctly when the unit is turned on.
Accessories Caution • Do not recharge the battery if it is already fully charged. This may shorten the life of the battery or damage the battery. • Try charging the battery pack alone when having trouble charging with the radio.In case the radio may have troubles, the charge can't be conducted properly. If the battery pack can be charged alone, please take the radio to your local dealer for services.
2 Names and Operations of Parts ■Front Antenna Emergency key Power / Volume dial TX/RX indicator RX is Green, TX is Red PTT key Speaker MONI key Accessory port To keep the radio dust and splash resistant, the cover must be closed properly with the original supplied cover when accessories are not in use. Microphone Display (LCD) Keypad Name PTT key Function Press the PTT key to transmit, release to receive.
Names and Operations of Parts ■Display ① ②③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ F ♪ SCR H BS CH01 * ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑧ ⑭ VOX ana ⑫ ⑬ Description 18 ① Appears when the FUNC key is pressed. Displays when the keypad is locked. ② Indicates the receiving signal (S-meter) and transmis-sion output levels (Power-meter). Hi Low ③ Appears when an incoming call matches your optional signaling. Appears when setting the BELL function. ④ Appears when setting the scrambler. ⑤ Displays the transmission output setting.
3 Basic Operation 3.1 Turning On the Power Turn Power / Volume dial clockwise to power on. Turn it counter-clockwise to power off. NOTE NOTE: Password When [----] appears on the display, a password has been set by your dealer. Enter a 4-digit code the dealer assigned for you. Assigned number to keys are as follows: FUNC =1, ▲ =2, MODE =3,▼ =4 • For example, to enter 1334, press keys in order of FUNC,MODE,MODE,▼ 3.
Basic Operation 3.4 Monitor Function When the MONI key is pressed, the squelch unmutes regardless of the Radio Access Number(RAN)/Subtone setting/Optional Signaling. NOTE NOTE: Only a noise-alike signal is heard when the receiving signal is encrypted (scrambled). 3.5 Receiving When a signal is received on the channel that you selected, S-meter is displayed on the LCD, then the received signal can be heard. The green RX indicator also lights at this time. 3.6 Transmitting 1. Press the PTT key.
Basic Operation 3.7 Keylock Press and hold FUNC key to set the Keylock function on, and repeat it to quit. When the Keylock is on, the is displayed on the LCD,and Keypad operations are blocked. 3.8 Battery-Level Icon During the operation, a black battery icon indicates that the battery-level is in usable range. When it turns to empty, please charge the pack or replace the cells with new ones. The battery charge level is full. The battery charge level is reduced a little.
4 Special Functions 4.1 Selective Calling Press MODE key to select [ALL],[Group]or[Individual]calling mode. Normal [ALL] [Group] [Ind.] In [Group]and [Individual]calling, the number flashes when Emergency key is pressed. Use ▲ or ▼ key to select the calling party, and press PTT or Emergency key to set.Press PTT key to make a call. 4.2 Call Control Messages Press FUNC key. While F icon is displayed, press Emergency key. Press ▲ or ▼ keys to select a message to transmit.
4 Special Functions ■ Basic Set Mode 1: Press FUNC key. While F icon is displayed, press MODE key. Use triangle keys to select menu. 2: Press Emergency key. The parameter blinks. Use triangle keys to select the value. Press Emergency key again to set. 3: Repeat above to continue, or press PTT to exit. Menu # 1 2 3 4 D/A 5 6 7 8 9 Mode Menu Talk Around TX power SQL End beep MIC gain BELL Beep Sound Lv.
4 Special Functions Special Functions Mode A D Menu # Menu Default 21 Optional Sig. A None 22 PTT ID (MDC1200) None 23 Send Message - Received Message D=digital, A=analog, D/A=common 24 Available Remarks parameters/values None/DEMF/ 2-tone 1/2-tone 2/ Setting optional signaling 2-tone 3/2-tone 4 None/BOT/EOT/ PTT ID setting Both A message to send when DCALL being received. Last message being received as DCALL.
4 Special Functions Mode Menu Display 10 Unit ID (Own) Init 00001 Item 00001 ～ 65519 11 Unit ID range L 00001 00001 ～ 65519 12 Unit ID renge H 65519 00001 ～ 65519 13 OFF ON/OFF 00001 0001 ～ DEEE 15 16 17 18 19 Over-the Air Alias MDC1200 ID (Own) Single Tone Dur. 1st Tone Dur. 2nd Tone Dur. 1st Tone Delay Gap Time 5.0s 1.0s 3.0s 200ms 0ms 3.0s ～ 10.0s 0.5s ～ 1.4s 1.0s ～ 4.
5 Maintenance 5.1 Troubleshooting Please check the list below before concluding that the unit needs to be serviced. If a problem persists, please reset the unit. Symptom Possible Cause Nothing appears on the Poor battery pack connection. display when turning on the power. Battery is exhausted. Volume too low. Squelch level too high. No Speaker audio. Selective function is on. No reception. Channel don't change. Key entry not possible. Can't access to repeaters.
5 Maintenance ■ Digital mode • Do not use transceivers of the same services within the range of about 10m (30ft). They may interfere each other even the channels may be different. • A fading may occur to disturb communications while talking to fast-moving stations such as vehicles and ships, especially in case an external antenna of mobile station is shaking. This is due to a nature of propagation of the radio wave, and is not a defect of the product.
6 Options EBP-81 EBP-82 EBP-89 EDC-196R EDC-283 EDC-175 EDH-39 EMS-66 EMS-72 EME-41A EME-45A EHC-51 EDS-16 EBC-27 EA-235 Li-ion Battery Pack (7.4V 2100mA) Li-ion Battery Pack (7.4V 1500mA) Li-ion Battery Pack (7.4V 2650mA) Li-ion Battery Charger AC Adaptor A plug 100-240VAC AC Adapter A plug 100-240VAC (For Coupling) Dry Cell Case (5 AA cells, max.
6 Options Options 6.1 Accessory port ■ Attaching the Accessory plug 1. Put the accessory plug on the side of the unit, and turn the screw clockwise until it stops. 2. Confirm that the accessory plug is securely attached. * Tighten up the screw occasionally. ■ Removing the Accessory plug Turn the screw counter-clockwise to remove the accessory plug. NOTE NOTE: The cable must be placed upward as shown. 6.
6 Options Options 6.3 Dry Cell Case An EDH-34 is available for operation with using AA cells. Lift up the catches ① on the top of the case to remove the cover. 䐠 䐟 Place 5 AA cells, then close the cover in order of ④ then ⑤ . Be sure that the cover is securely closed. 䐢 䐡 䐣 Caution About Handling Dry Cell Case: • This dry cell case isn't water-proof. • Be extra-cautious to the polarity of the cells (+)/(-). Misplacing cells may result in leak, fire or explosion.
7 Specifications ■GENERAL Frequency Range Number of Channels Channel Spacing Analog Digital Operating Voltage Battery Life (Approx.) EBP-89 (2650mAh) Operating Temperature Range Frequency Stability Antenna Impedance Dimensions (W x H x D Approx.) with EBP-89 Li-ion pack /antenna length Weight (Approx.) with EBP-89 Li-ion pack 450-512MHz 260ch 12.5kHz 6.25kHz 7.5V DC nominal 12hours -20℃ to +60℃ (-4 ℉ to +140 ℉ ) ±1.5ppm 50Ω 56.9x98.5x48.0mm /155.0mm (2.24x3.88x1.89inches /6.10inches) 313g /11.
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