A1.210310 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 FM Digital Transceiver DR-MD520T/E 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 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. ■ Safety It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards common to the operation of any transceiver.
this manual may be updated without any notice or obligation. Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical inaccuracies. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment Comformity information ■ For 4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, North American users Due to strict rules, this product is blocked for operations before sales and only dealers can program the radio before delivery to consumers.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC 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 generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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. CAUTION: The following list provides you with the information required to ensure that you are aware of RF exposure and of how to operate this transceiver so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are not exceeded.
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-MD520 Microphone EMS-88 (with DTMF keyboard) Mobile Mounting Bracket DC Power Cable with Fuse Holder 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 PC Interface Cable ※ Utility software is available to dealers only.
Initial Installation 2 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 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. Red 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 FUNCTION 1 Power Key Press to power On. Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn Off the transceiver. 2 VOL A knob VOL B knob Adjust audio level of channel A. Adjust audio level of channel B. 3 CH knob ( channel selector) Rotate to choose a frequency/channel. In scan mode, rotate to change scan directions.
3 Getting Acquainted Programmed Key It is possible to set different functions for [P1], [P2], [P3],[P4],[P5],[P6]. A,B,C,D. Method 1: In radio Menu - Settings - Radio Set - P1~P6, PA-PD. Method 2: In PC software - Public - Optional Setting - Key function. GPS Info Check the GPS position information Monitor Monitor the weak signal or the signal with unmatched ID.
Getting Acquainted 3 CH Ranging In standby, if the call contact type for a channel is "Single call" , press the key programmed as " Channel Ranging" to turn on this function. The radio will automatically start ranging function when turn to this channel. Max VOL Set In standby, press the key programmed as" Max Volume", will enable users to set the maximum RX volume. Slot Set Choose Slot for current channel, this function is only valid in repeater mode.
3 Getting Acquainted SPEAKER MIC NO. KEY 8 7 9 4 6 4 2 3 1 5 10 5 1 M/S Switches between Main and Sub bands. 2 Number Key Input VFO frequency or DTMF dial out etc. PA MENU Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software]. The MENU key is set as default setting. 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.
Basic Operations New channel (1) Enter radio Menu-Settings-Chan Set-New Chan. (2) Input the channel number and name. (3) Select a zone from zone list, then Confirm To Save. The radio will start channel saving, and saving is completed when it displays "Saved". (4) Now select the new channel in the radio and go to Channel Settings menu to set up all the new channel's parameters. Delete Channel Enter radio Menu-Settings-Chan Set-Delete Chan, it allows to delete the current channel.
6 Advanced Features for Private Call Access Advanced Features for Private Call Method 1: To Access a Private Call from Contact list a. Press the [MENU] key to enter the Talk Group, select a private call ID. b. Press Option to access the advanced features. Method 2: Access from Manual Dial a. Press the [MENU] key to enter theTalk Group, select Manual Dial. b. Input the Private ID, press Option to access the advanced features.
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS Talk Group TG List: Will display the talk group list which had been programmed in the PC software. This list is used as a look-up table to display the contact TG information when receiving a call. New Contact: Allows to create a new TG. Manual Dial: Input the group ID or private ID to access a TG quickly. Press [#] key to switch group ID or Private DMR ID. Talker Alias: Allows Alias Tx Set / Alias Rx Display. SMS New Msg: Create a new message and send to a contact.
7 MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS (2) Roaming Zone Select Roam Zone: select a Roaming Zone from the list to set it as active zone. You can also scroll down the list of Zones and select Add Channel to add a new channel to the current Roaming Zone and set the parameters. Select Add Channel: Add a new roaming channel to the current zone. New Roam Ch: Allows you modify the RX frequency/TX frequency/ CC/ TS/CH name for the roaming channel. Also allow you remove the roaming channel from the zone.
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS name, and then the programmed VFO/ MR key is not valid. Frequency: The radio will work in VFO mode and display the frequency, which allows the programmed VFO/MR key to switch the VFO and Memory channels. (6) Key Lock Manual Lock: Long press the [*] key to lock the keypad. Press [MENU] key, then press the [*] key to unlock the keypad. Auto Lock: Radio will auto lock the keypad when standby for a while.
7 MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS (17) CH Color A Set color for the band A channel display. (18) CH Color B Set color for the band B channel display. (19) Zone Color A Set color for the band A zone display. (20) Zone Color B Set color for the band B zone display. (21) Main Ch Channel A: The upper displayed channel will be set to become the main channel. Channel B: The lower displayed channel will be set to become the main channel.
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS The password shall be set up in CPS-Optional Setting-Power on-Poweron Password Char. (34-35) AuRepeater A or B (For VFO A or B) Turn on the Auto Repeater function, the TX frequency in VFO mode will auto increase or reduce frequency base on the set up offset frequency in CPS. Off: Turn off the function. Positive: TX frequency= RX frequency + Offset frequency. Negative: TX frequency= RX frequency - Offset frequency.
7 MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS M-SMS: Allows SMS text communication with Motorola DMR radio. H-SMS: Allows SMS text communication with Hytera DMR radio. (62) CTC ste Squelch Tail Eliminate(STE) setting with CTCSS. (63) No-Signal Ste Normal Squelch Tail Eliminate(STE) setting(no signaling). (64) Hand Type Set for different microphone use. Uart-Det: For EMS-88 microphone use. Volt-Det: For simple PTT microphone(no display) use. (65) Time Zone Set up the time zone of your location.
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS (10) Name Allow reset the channel name, this function is only valid in channel mode. (11) TX Allow Always: Always allow transmit Channel Free: Allow transmit when the channel is free Different CC: Allow transmit when receive matched signal but different color code. Same CC: Allow transmit when receive matched signal and same color code. (12) TX Prohibit TX ON: Will allow transmit on the current channel. TX OFF: Will not allow transmit on the current channel.
7 MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS (22) Tx Interrupt This feature allows the supervisor to start the transmission while another person is talking. It allows supervisor to override the ongoing transmission brings other radios hear what the supervisor is saying, the radio that is transmitting at the time of this override will not hear the supervisor until he release keys his radio and then he will be able to hear the rest of the conversation.
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS (23-24) 2Tone Enc/Dec Set a 2Tone as the default call ID for the current channel. Press the [PTT] key to transmit the selected 2Tone. Edit the 2Tone in the PC programing software before it can be selected. (25) 5Tone Enc Set a 5Tone as the default call ID for the current channel. Press the [PTT] key to transmit the selected 5Tone. Edit the 5Tone in the PC programing software before it can be selected. (26) 5TONE BOT Set ON to send the 5Tone encode ID when press the [PTT] key.
7 MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS GPS Positioning Function 1. GPS On/Off Turn the GPS on or off manually. 2. GPS Info Method 1: Check GPS info from Menu Press [MENU] key to enter Main Menu, select "GPS", then select "GPS Info". Method 2: Check GPS info from programmed key In the PC software, Public – Optional Setting – Key function, program a key as "GPS Info", then press the programmed key to check the GPS info.
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS ● Slot 2: Use slot 2 Upload ID: Allow user to set an APRS TG as the destination. (5) Digi APRS Info The received APRS information will be saved in radio for look back use. Click on "Digi APRS Info" will show the received APRS information. Click on "Delete All" will clear the information. (6) Intervals Set This function allows you to set the analog APRS or DMR APRS auto transmit at fixed times.
8 RESET A. Power off the radio. B. Then power it on while holding the [P2] and the channel switch at the same time. C. The radio will start up with a note on the display – "Are you sure you want to initialize radio?" Press Exit to exit the reset and power on the radio. Press Confirm to proceed the reset, it will come with a screen display note – Initialize Radio. D. After a re-start the radio will display the setting of time zone and the date and the time. Use the channel switch to set the current year.
Specifications GENERAL Frequency Range (DR-MD520T) Frequency Range (DR-MD520E) Number of Channels Channel Spacing tRANSMIttER VHF: 55W/25W/10W/1W RX: 136MHz~174MHz, 220MHz~225MHz, 400MHz~480MHz TX: 144MHz~148MHz, 222MHz~225MHz, 420MHz~450MHz RF Power Output FM: 88MHz~108MHz Channel Spacing RX : 136Mhz~174MHz, 400Mhz~480MHz TX : 144MHz~146Mhz, 430MHz~440MHz AM : 108MHz~137MHz FM : 76MHz~108MHz 4000 channels Analog: 12.5/25KHz Digital: 12.
100 WARNING ■FCC Compliance Statements: 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.