5888UV III TRI-BAND FM TRANSCEIVER USER'S MANUAL
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Precautions Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury, or transceiver damage: Do not attempt to configure your transceiver while driving, it is dangerous. This transceiver is designed for a 13.8V DC power supply. Don't use a 24V battery to power on the transceiver. Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty, humid or wet areas, nor unstable surfaces. Please keep it away from interferential devices (such as TV, generator etc.
CONTENTS New and Innovative Features ���������������������������������������������������1 Frequency Range �������������������������������������������������������������������1 Supplied Accessories ���������������������������������������������������������������2 Supplied Accessories ��������������������������������������������������������������2 Initial Installation �����������������������������������������������������������������������3 Mobile installation ����������������������������������������������������
CONTENTS Priority channel scan �������������������������������������������������������������21 Offset frequency Setup ���������������������������������������������������������22 Display mode Setup ��������������������������������������������������������������22 Busy Channel Lockout ����������������������������������������������������������22 Radio's DTMF SELF ID ENQUIRY ���������������������������������������23 5TONE SELF ID ENQUIR ����������������������������������������������������23 VFO Frequency Linkage
1 New and Innovative Features Frequency Range 1 RX: 136~174MHz TX: 144~148MHz 220~260MHz 222~225MHz 400~512MHz 420~450MHz
Supplied Accessories 2 Supplied Accessories After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in the table below. We suggest you keep the box and packaging.
3 Initial Installation Mobile installation To install the transceiver, select a safe, convenient location inside your vehicle that minimizes danger to your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in motion. Consider installing the unit at an appropriate position so that knees or legs will not strike it during sudden braking of your vehicle. Try to pick a well ventilated location that is shielded from direct sunlight.
Initial Installation DC Power Cable Connection NOTE 555 Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative terminal. Red Locate the power input connector as close to the transceiver as possible. Mobile Ope ration 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.
3 Initial Installation 777 When the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON(Start) position 111 Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply with the radio turned off, the power switch illuminates. The illumination will be turned off when the ignition key is turned to the off position. To turn on the unit, press the power switch manually while it is illuminated. (While ignition key is at ACC or ON position). and ensure that the polarities are correct. (Red: positive, Black:negative).
Initial Installation REPLACING F USES If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized dealer or an authorized servicecenter for assistance. 3 an impedance other than 50Ω reduces the efficiency of the antenna system and can cause interference to nearby broadcast television receivers, radio receivers, and other electronic equipment.
3 Initial Installation Accessories Connections Antenna[QCA-02] E xternal Speake r Microphone[QHM-04] If you plan to use an external speaker, choose a speaker with an impedance of 8Ω. The external speaker jack accepts a 3.5mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug. SP-02 External speaker[SP-02] 7 Microphone For voice communications, connect a microphone equipped with an 8-pin modular plug into the modular socket on the front of the main unit. Press firmly on the plug until the locking tab clicks.
Getting Acquainted NO. KEY Sub Speaker Main Speaker microphone 7 8 FUNCTION 1 UP Increase frequency, channel number or setting value. 2 DOWN Decrease frequency, channel number or setting value. 4 Number Key Input VFO frequency or DTMF dial out etc. 5 A/B band Choose left band or right band as Main band 6 Band indicator The indicator light on for Main band. 7 RX indicator Light green while receiving. 8 MIC Speak here during transmission.
5 Basic Operations Switching The Power On/Off Power On NOTE Press key to switch the transceiver ON, the LCD displays "WELCOME ANYTONE", then display current frequency or channel. Power Off Input Frequency THROUGH Microphone number key In VFO mode, you can input the frequency by the microphone numeric key. It is invalid to input frequency out of the frequency band. For example: to input 150.125Mhz, press 1, 5, 0, 1, 2, 5 continuously. to input 152 MHz, press1, 5, 2, continuously.
Basic Operations Input Channel THROUGH Microphone number key In channel mode, you can switch to desired channel by press 3 of the microphone numeric keys (001-750). For example input 001 get channel 1; input 030 is channel 30; input 512 is channel 512. If the input channel is no frequency, the transceiver will emit a warning beep and return to last channel. Selecting the frequency band 1.
6 Shortcut Operations Squelch level Setup This function is used to setup the strength of receiving signal, when the strength reach a certain level, the calling can be heard, otherwise, the transceiver will keep mute. In standby, press and hold key, meanwhile switch the selector knob to adjust the squelch level of Main band. 1-20: Total 20 squelch levels available. OFF: turn off squelch. The background noise always on. NOTE The squelch level shall setup separately for right band and left band.
Shortcut Operations 222 During the scanning, adjust the Main band selector knob or press microphone [ UP/DOWN ] key will change the scan direction. 333 Press key to exit scan. Channel Scan Skip In channel mode, switch selector knob to choose the channel, then hold for over 0.5 second, the radio prompts "DU DU", and LCD displays "SKIP", and now the current channel is Scan Skip. 6 Channel Copy 111 In channel mode, turn the selector knob to choose the channel.
7 General Setting Basic operation steps for Function menu Press key to enter function menu. Turn the Main band selector knob to choose wanted function. Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup. Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value. Press the Main band selector knob to store value and back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
General Setting CPU Clock frequency Change VFO Band lockout In VFO mode, when this function is on, the scanning or input of frequency will restricted within the current VFO frequency band. key to enter function menu. 111 Press 222 Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No. 04 menu. the LCD displays "BAND". 333 Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup. 444 Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.
7 General Setting 5TONE Encode select key to enter function menu. 111 Press 222 Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No. 08 menu. the LCD displays "5TN ENC". 333 Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup. 444 Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value. Available Values: 0-99, total 100 groups. NOTE if the 5TONE encode are set up with name, the LCD will display corresponding name. 555 Press the Main band selector knob or key to store value and back to function menu.
General Setting Sub Band Display Setup key to enter function menu. 111 Press 222 Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No. 12 menu. the LCD displays "DSP SUB" 333 Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup 444 Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value. FREQ: display sub band frequency, DC-IN: display sub band voltage. 7 DTMF Encode setup to enter function menu 111 Press 222 Switch the Main band selector knob to choose No.15 menu, the LCD displays "DTMF W".
7 General Setting Squelch Mode Setup This transceiver has 5 squelch modes available. Squelch function is used for increase the level of filtering unwanted signal, and free from disturb. Compander function will decrease the background noise and enhance audio clarity, especially in long range communication. key to enter function menu. 111 Press 222 Turn the Main band selector knob to choose key to enter function menu 111 Press 222 Turn the Main band selector knob to No.16 menu.
General Setting 333 Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup. 444 Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted group 1-9 (9 fix groups) U1, U2 (2 self defined scrambler groups), OFF. 7 555 Press the Main band selector knob or key to store value and back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit. 555 Press the Main band selector knob or key to store value and back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.
7 General Setting the frequency step size changes to 1Mhz, in channel mode, adjust selector knob will jump 10 channels. 8. Right long press: Talk Around. When this function is activated, transceiver can not communicate with repeater. Repeat the operation to turn off Talk Around. 9. Right 3. Right short press: Frequency reverse function, when current channel is setup with offset direction and offset frequency, press this key will turn on frequency reverse function.
General Setting Editing Channel Name Squelch Level setup key to enter function menu. 111 Press 222 Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No.23 menu. The LCD displays "SQL". 333 Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup. 444 Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value 1-20: total 20 squelch levels OFF: Turn off squelch function, the background noise keep on. 555 Press the Main band selector knob or to function menu. Press second to store setup and exit.
7 General Setting 444 Switch the Mian band selector knob to choose wanted value. MANUAL: Auto storage is turn off. AUTO: Auto storeage is turn on. 555 Press the Main band selector knob or key to store value and key or hold selector knob for over back to function menu. Press 0.5 second to sore setup and exit. Microphone PA,PB, PC,PD key setup key to enter function menu. 111 Press 222 Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No.28-31 menu. The LCD displays "PG PA", "PG PB", "PG PC", "PG PD".
General Setting 333 Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup. 444 Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value. MEN: Channel Scan, the transceiver will scan all the channels after enter channel scan. MSN: Priority Channel Scan, the transceiver will only scan the priority channel after enter channel scan. 555 Press the Main band selector knob or key to store value and back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit.
7 General Setting Radio's DTMF SELF ID ENQUIRY key to enter function menu. 111 Press 222 Switch the selector knob to choose No. 39 function. The LCD displays "DTMF ID". 333 Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup. The LCD will show the DTMF self ID. key to store value and 444 Press the Main band selector knob or back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit. key to enter function menu.
General Setting Keypad backlight brightness key to enter function menu. 111 Press 222 Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No. 48 menu. The LCD displays "DIMMER". 333 Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup. 444 Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value. Available value: 32 brightness levels. 555 Press the Main band selector knob or key to store value and back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit.
7 General Setting TALK AROUND VHF External speaker port When the function setup as external (EXT), in order to hear the calling on VHF, user can use sub speaker or connect an external dual track speaker (SP-02). The calling from VHF and UHF are separated in 2 tracks. key to enter function menu. 111 Press 222 Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No. 52 menu. The LCD displays "VSPCONT". 333 Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.
General Setting 7 Password Function key to enter function menu. 111 Press 222 Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No.68 menu. The LCD displays "PASSWD". 333 Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup. 444 Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value. ON: Turn on password function. OFF: Turn off password function. 555 Press the Main band selector knob or key to store value and key or hold selector knob for over back to function menu. Press 0.
8 Microphone Operation MIC UP DOWN Main/Sub band switch Numeric Keys UP/DOWN lock key Microphone speaker You can operate the transceiver by keypad or input desired frequency and channel through the QHM-05 microphone. 27 Function operation through PA-PD keys The PA, PB, PC, PD, keys can be set up with the following functions. RPTR: OFFSET direction setup, in standby, press the key RPTR function will change the offset direction.
Microphone Operation SCAN: scan function, in standby, press the key "SCAN" function to start channel scan or frequency scan. 8 SQL OFF:Turn off Squelch, in standby, press the key "SQL OFF" function to turn off squelch, you can hear very weak signal, repeat the above function to turn on squelch. COMP: Compander function in standby, press the key "COMP" to turn on or turn off Compander function. SCR: Scrambler function, in standby, press the key "SCR" function to turn on or turn off Scrambler function.
9 Memory Banks 10 memory banks are available for memory channel assignments to ease in operation of the 5888UV III tri-band radio. You can enable one bank or multible banks through the radio itself. ASSIGNING A CHANNEL TO A MEMORY BANK 1. Select memory channel to assign to a memory bank. 2. Press key to enter function menu. 3. Turn the main band selector knob to choose No. 56 menu. The LCD displays "BAK" 4. Press the main band selector knob to enter function setup. 5.
11 Maintenance DEFAULT VALUE FOR FACTORY RESUME Trouble Shooting 5888UV III VFO frequency Memory channel 1-750 Offset direction Right band 145.15MHz 435.15MHz CH1: 144.000MHz CH2: 222.000MHz CH3: 420.000MHz CH1: 144.000MHz CH3: 420.000MHz -600KHz Step size 12.5KHz CTCSS code CTCSS frequency DCS code DCS group -5MHz -88.5Hz -017N Output power HI Key Lockout OFF TOT 3 APO OFF Squelch level Problem Left band Offset frequency 12 4 (a) Power is on, nothing appears on Display.
13 12 Specifications General Frequency Range Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) Adjacent Channel Selectivity Number of Channels 750 channels Hum & Noise Channel Spacing Phase-locked Step 31 Receiver RX: 136~174MHz 220~260MHz 400~512MHz TX: 144~148MHz 222~225MHz 420~450MHz 12.5KHz Audio Response Operating Voltage 13.8V DC ±15% Squelch Carrier/CTCSS/DCS/5Tone/2Tone/DTMF Frequency Stability ±2.5ppm Operating Temperature -20~+60℃ Dimensions(WxHxD) 140(W)x50(H)x210(D)mm Weight about 1.
13 Attached Chart 1024 groups DCS Code 51 groups CTCSS Tone Frequency(Hz) 62.5 77.0 91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1 69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6 71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8 74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.
14 33 340 350 360 370 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 500 510 520 530 540 550 560 570 600 610 620 630 640 650 660 670 700 710 13 Attached Chart 341 351 361 371 401 411 421 431 441 451 461 471 501 511 521 531 541 551 561 571 601 611 621 631 641 651 661 671 701 711 342 352 362 372 402 412 422 432 442 452 462 472 502 512 522 532 542 552 562 572 602 612 622 632 642 652 662 672 702 712 343 353 363 373 403 413 423 433 443 453 463 473 503 513 523 533 543 553 563 573 603 613 623 633 643 653 663 673 703 713 3
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