A1.201027 Manufacture: ALINCO, INC. Yodoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F 4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802 http://www.alinco.com E-mail:export@alinco.co.jp Electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items. Contact your local authority for details of disposal rules. Copyright Alinco, lnc.
VHF/UHF Dual Band Digital Transceiver DR-MD500 Instruction Manual 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 services. In case addendum or errata sheets are included with this product, please read those materials and keep them together with this instruction manual for future reference.
■ Introduction ■ For Please read this manual completely from the first page to the last, to learn all the functions the product offers. It is important to note that some of the operations may be explained in relation to information in previous chapters. By reading just one part of the manual, you may risk not understanding the complete explanation of the function. Due to strict rules, this product is blocked for operations before sales and only dealers can program the radio before delivery to consumers.
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FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE ■ RADIO 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 typographical 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.
RF energy, or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure. 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.
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 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 Handling this product: Be sure to reduce the audio output level to minimum before using a headset. Excessive audio may damage hearing. Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the manufacturer. Unauthorized modification or repair may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction. Do not operate this product in a wet place such as shower room. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction.
WARNING CAUTION Environment and condition of use: About power-supply Use only reliable power supply of specific DC output range and be mindful of the polarity of the cables and DC jack. Do not use the product in proximity to a TV or a radio. It may cause interference or receive interference. Always turn off the power supply when connecting or disconnecting the cables. Do not install in a humid, dusty or insufficiently ventilated place. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction.
CONTENTS Supplied Accessories...........................................................1 Supplied Accessories........................................................................ 1 Initial Installation...................................................................2 Mobile installation............................................................................. 2 Taken Off Mobile From Car............................................................... 2 DC Power Cable Connection......................
1 Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories Carefully unpack to make sure the following items are found in the package in addition to this manual: Transceiver DR-MD500 Microphone EMS-88 (with DTMF keyboard) Mobile Mounting Bracket ADFM0548 DC Power Cable with Fuse Holder ADUA103 Hardware Kit for Bracket Black screws (M4X8mm) 4PCS Tapping screws S-Washer (M5X8mm) 4PCS EMS-88 Spare Fuses (15A) 2pcs User Manual Mic Hanger Unit ADFM0549 PC Interface Cable ERW-21 ※ Utility software is available to d
Initial Installation Mobile installation 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. If your vehicle is equipped with air bags, be certain your transceiver will not interfere with their deployment. If you are uncertain about where to mount the unit, contact your vehicle's dealer.
2 Initial Installation DC Power Cable Connection 5. Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative terminal. Mobile Operation Red The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12V. Never connect the transceiver to a 24V battery. Be sure to use a 12V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission, or transmitting output power may drop excessively. Black 1.
Initial Installation The current capacity of your power supply must be 12A or more. 1. Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and ensure that the polarities are correct. (Red: positive, Black: negative). 2 the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your dealer for assistance. Never directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet.
2 Initial Installation Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting. All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver damage. SPEAKER MIC For voice communications, connect a provided Speaker mic into the socket on the front of the main unit. Turn the ring firmly on the plug until it locks.
3 Getting Acquainted Front panel 8 6 9 3 5 EXIT key 6 P1-P6 key 7 MIC connector 8 LED indicator 9 LCD Display 7 4 5 Basic Functions NO. KEY 1 Power Key 2 VOL A knob VOL B knob 3 CH knob ( channel selector) FUNCTION Press to power On. Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn Off the transceiver. MENU key Features, channels of operation and functions may be blocked by the dealer programming. Rear panel Adjust audio level of channel A. Adjust audio level of channel B.
3 Getting Acquainted SPEAKER MIC NO. KEY 8 7 9 M/S Switches between Main and Sub bands. 2 Number Key Input VFO frequency or DTMF dial out etc. 4 6 4 PA MENU Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software]. The MENU key is set as default setting. 2 3 PB ZONE UP Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software]. The ZONE up key is set as default setting. PC ZONE DOWN Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software]. The EXIT key is set as default setting.
Microphone Operation Microphone Operation DOWN 4 RESUME FACTORY DEFAULT MIC UP PTT Numeric Keys Main/Sub band switch Microphone speaker If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning becuase of wrong operation or setup, this function will be able to resume all setup and channels to factory default. Press and hold [P2] Key + CH knob + Power key at the same time to power on the transceiver.
5 Basic Operations Turning on the power Turn on the transceiver by pressing the power key, and the LCD displays "Booting, please wait". Then it will show a start-up message, and you will hear a beep after 7 seconds. Turning off the power Turn off the transceiver by pressing and hold the power key for 2 seconds, and the LCD light is turned off.
Specifications GENERAL Frequency Range Number of Channels Channel Spacing TRANSMITTER 136-174MHz 400-480MHz RF Power Output 4000 channels Analog: 12.5kHz Digital: 12.5kHz Zones per Radio 250 zone (MAX 250ch/zone) Operating Voltage 13.8V DC ±15% Operating Temperature -20~+60℃ Range Channel Spacing High:55W;Low: 5W(VHF) High:40W;Low:5W(UHF) Less than 1GHz: -36dBm More than 1GHz: -30dBm FM Hum & Noise (Analog) 12.5kHz: 36dB Modulation 11K0F3E/7K60F1D/7K60F1E RECEIVER 10 Sensitivity 12.5kHz: 0.
