Alinco DJ-C7T/E VHF/UHF FM Transceiver Instruction Manual

DJ-C7 T/E
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing this ALINCO transceiver.
This instruction manual contains important safety and 
operation instructions.
Please read it carefully before using the transceiver 
and be sure to keep it for future reference.
VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
ALINCO, INC. 

NOTICE / Compliance Information Statement
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 harmf\
ul interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy a\
nd, if not installed and used in accordance with the in struction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications....

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Before Operating the Transceiver ...................................5
Attention ........................................................................\
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Points to Note Before Transmitting ...........................................5
Points to Note When Using an External Power Supply ............5
1. Functions and Features ...............................................61.1 Standard Accessories ........................................................6
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7. Cloning .......................................................................2\
77.1 Cloning ........................................................................\
.....27Connecting the Transceiver ......................................27
 Receiving the Master Data ........................................27
 Transmitting Data from the Master Transceiver ........27
8. Maintenance and Reference .....................................298.1...

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Before Operating the Transceiver
Attention
•Do not open the case or touch the interior components.
Tampering can damage the equipment.
• Do not expose the transceiver to direct sunlight, dusty places
or place it near sources of heat.
• Keep the transceiver away from TVs, tuners or other
equipment if it interferes with reception.
• Securely connect the antenna included with the transceiver.
• When transmitting for a long time, the transceiver can
overheat.
• Turn the power off immediately if the...

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•39 CTCSS tone squelch settings
• Tone burst function (1000,1450,1750 and 2100Hz)
• Split function
• Cloning
• Li-ion Battery adoption
• Wide band receive including FM broadcast
• SMA antenna port
• Auto-repeater setting1.1 Standard Accessories
•Li-ion Battery Pack EBP-58N (3.7V 600mAh)
• AC battery charger (EDC-126 or 128: 6.0V 0.5A)
• Helical Antenna
• Antenna Cap
• Instruction Manual
*Standard accessories may differ depending on the version.
2.1 Attaching the Accessories
 Connecting and...

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Accessories
Attaching and Detaching the Battery Pack
 Attaching
1.Align the projections on thebattery pack with the pits on
the transceiver.
2.Push in the direction of the arrow until the latch clicks.
 Detaching
1.Push the latch upward.
2.Pull out the battery pack inthe direction of the arrow
shown left.
Caution
•The battery pack is not charged when shipped.
It must be charged before using.
• The battery pack can be charged by mounting it on the
DJ-C7 and connecting AC battery charger to the DC...

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Accessories
Preventing Short Circuiting the Battery Pack
Be extra cautious when carrying
the battery pack; short-
circuiting will produce surge
current possibly resulting in fire.
 AC Battery Charger (EDC-126/128) Recharging
1.Mount the battery pack onthe transceiver.
2.Connect AC adaptor plug to the external power supply
jack on the transceiver.
3.Connect the power plug to an outlet.
Regardless of whether the power switch of the transceiver is on
or off, it will start charging.
Low battery...

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Control Functions
3.1 Name and Operation of Transceiver Controls
Top and Front Views
3. Control Functions

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9SP/MIC 
Connector
Dial
TX/RX Lamp
Keypad
FUNC Key
Microphone
Speaker
Power Key
Display (LCD)
Item Description
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For connection of the optional external 
speaker (8
Ω) and microphone (2k Ω) with 2.5ø 
stereo plug.
Rotate this dial to select transmitting / 
receiving frequency, memory channel, and 
other functions.
When you press it down, you can change the...

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Control Functions

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13SMA Antenna 
Connector
PTT Key
MONI Key
DC-IN Jack
For connection of the included helical antenna. 
If you use another antenna, choose one 
with a low SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) 
designed for VHF and UHF frequencies.
Press this key to transmit. When the key 
is released, the transceiver returns to the 
receiving mode.
When this key is pressed, the squelch is 
unmuted and you can hear the received 
signal. The squelch is also unmuted 
when TSQ is set. (See on P.18)
If...