Alinco DJ-x2t/e Wide Band Communication Receiver Instruction Manual

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Names and Functions of Parts
nSide
DC-IN
Terminal for connecting the AC adapter 
when recharging the internal battery.
Recharging Lamp
Lights when recharging the internal 
lithium-ion battery. 
[s / t] keys
For increasing/decreasing the frequen-
cy, and various settings.
Battery selection switch
For switching between internal and exter-
nal (EDH-27) batteries. 

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Names and Functions of Parts
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Keyboard
F appears on the display when you press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. 
In Easy mode, the [FUNC/ENTER] key is not available except for Keylock.
Key Function
Switches the operating mode. (P.17)
When F is displayed, programs and clears the 
memory channels. (P.30)
In VFO mode, pressing the [s/t] while this key 
is held down increases/decreases the frequen-
cy by 1 MHz-step. (P.18)
When F is displayed, switches the type of 
antenna. (P.33)
Executes scanning. (P.19)
When F...

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Names and Functions of Parts
Display
In the illustration below, all indications are displayed.
Some letters cannot be displayed correctly (for example, M or K), and capital
letters and small letters may be mixed in a word. Refer to the following exam-
ples.
···········MEMory
····················LInk
Descriptions
Displays the bank No. of programmed memory.
Appears when you press the [FUNC/ENTER] key.
Displays the modulation mode.
Appears when executing Memory skip.
Appears when the Attenuator is ON....

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Chapter Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
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Easy Mode and Expert Mode
The DJ-X2 has two operating profiles; Easy mode and Expert mode.
In Easy mode, key operations are limited, and you can operate the DJ-X2 easi-
ly. On the other hand, you can operate many useful functions in Expert mode. 
If you are a beginner, operating in Easy mode is recommended. After under-
standing basic operations in Easy mode, you may try to operate other functions
in Expert mode.
(The factory setting is Easy mode.)
This...

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Basic Operation
Adjusting the Audio Volume
1Press the [VOL/SQL (SET)] key.
voL will appear on the display.
2Adjust the audio volume by pressing [s / t] keys.
There are 21 levels of audio volume. (00-20) As the value increases, the
audio becomes louder.
3Press the [FUNC/ENTER] key.
If the DJ-X2 makes no sound...
When the squelch closes, the DJ-X2 does not make sound even if you increase
the value of audio volume. For more information, see the next section.
Squelch
The squelch silences the DJ-X2...

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Basic Operation
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2Adjust the squelch level by pressing [s / t] keys.
There are 6 squelch levels. (0-5) A higher squelch level requires a stronger
signal to unmute the squelch.
3Press the [FUNC/ENTER] or [VOL/SQL (SET)] key.
TipTo keep the squelch open, set the squelch level to 0.
nMonitor Function
The monitor function temporarily unmutes the squelch. This is useful when the
desired signal is weak or intermittent.
1Press the [MONI (SCRT)] key.
The DJ-X2 unmutes the squelch while the key is held down....

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Basic Operation
Operating Mode
The DJ-X2 has three operating modes; VFO mode, Preset mode, and Memory
(MR) mode.
VFO mode ·····································VFO mode allows you to change the fre-
quency by [s / t] keys.
Preset mode ··································The frequencies of AM radio, FM radio, and
TV have been set. You can call them up. 
Memory mode ·······························You can call up and receive a previously
programmed frequency.
TipIn Easy mode, you cannot program a...

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Basic Operation
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Setting the Frequency
nIn VFO mode
· Pressing the [s / t] keys increases or decreases the frequency by a tuning
step.
· To increase/decrease the frequency by 1MHz-step, hold down the [1MHz
(ANT)] key, and press the [s / t] keys.
· To increase/decrease the frequency by 10MHz-step, hold down the [10MHz
(BANK)] key, and press the [s / t] keys.
nIn Preset mode
1Select a band by pressing the [10MHz (BANK)] key.
Every press of the [10MHz (BANK)] key changes the band as shown below:
AM...

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Basic Operation
Scan Function
The scan function periodically changes the frequency to serarch for a signal.
The DJ-X2 has four types of scan functions.
VFO scan ······································Scans the entire band in VFO mode.
Preset scan ···································Scans the entire band in Preset mode.
Program scan································Scans a specified range of frequencies. The
upper limit and lower limit of the range need
to be set in advance.
Memory scan...

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3Press the [SCAN (MODE)] key.
Preset scan starts, and . (decimal point) flashes on the display.
Scanning pauses when the DJ-X2 receives a signal.
nProgram scan
This function scans a specified range of frequencies. Before operating this
function, you need to specify the upper and lower frequency limits. These fre-
quencies are called a Program channel, and the DJ-X2 has 20 pairs of pro-
gram channels.
Set the combination of upper and lower limits. (i.e. A00 and B00, or A01 and
B01)...