BK Technologies DPH51 VHF Portable Two-way Radio User Manual 309094

RELM WIRELESS CORP. - BK RADIO VHF Portable Two-way Radio 309094

users manual part 1

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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information about the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics of the BK
Radio DPH Flex•Mode Series handheld VHF radios.
1.2 DESCRIPTION
The DPH Flex•Mode Series radios are self-contained VHF FM Radios covering the frequency range of
148MHz to 174MHz. The radios are multi-channel and digitally synthesized using a single crystal for
frequency control. All models incorporate an EEPROM for the storage of channel frequency, Code
Guard, and Dual Tone Multiple Frequency/Automatic Numeric Identifier (DTMF/ANI) encode
information. All models also include low-battery and busy-channel indicators. Toggle switches can be
programmed to control hi/low transmit power, channel scan, priority scan, repeater talk-around, group
scan, or group select. Status and channel information is displayed over a liquid crystal display on
keyboard/display models. Connectors are provided on the side of the unit for an external antenna,
microphone, speaker, and other optional accessories. A variety of twist-off battery packs are also
available.
DPH Models
DPH Model Number
DPH51 (5/2Watts)
Options
Metal Case 02X
Lexan Case 02S
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1.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FREQUENCY: 148-174MHz
POWER SUPPLY: One rechargeable nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal-hydride
battery pack with temperature sensor or one alkaline battery
pack
OPERATIONAL FEATURES:
Dual Priority Scan Frequency Display
Transmit Time-Out Timer User Select Scan
Scan Delay Busy Channel Indicate / Lockout
Tone Code Guard (CTCSS) DTMF/ANI Encode
Digital Code Guard (CDCSS) Interstitial Frequency Capability
Nuisance Channel Delete Soft Switches
TalkBack Scan Custom Channel Selector
User Channel Guard
CHANNELS: 400 (25 groups of 16 channels)
FREQUENCY SPREAD: 26 MHz with no degradation
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -30° to +60° C
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Weight: 20 oz. (24 oz. with large battery)
0.6 kilograms (0.7 kg with large battery)
Width: 2.55 in. (64.8 millimeters)
Depth: 1.5 in. (38.1 mm.)
Height: 6.6 in. (167.6 mm.)
7.8 in. (198.1 mm. with large battery)
ANTENNA TYPE: Helical wound molded rubber flex (standard)
BNC Helical wound molded rubber flex (optional)
CHANNEL SPACING: 15/30 and 12.5/25 kHz
CHANNEL INCREMENTS: 2.5/6.25/7.5 kHz
MAX CURRENT DRAIN:
Transmit 5 watt: 1.4 amps
Receive: 190 mA
Receive standby: 45 mA (battery save off)
15 mA (battery save on)
FCC Identification number: K95DPH51 (5/2 Watt Models)
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TRANSMITTER
25 / 30 kHz 12.5 / 15 kHz
RF OUTPUT POWER DPH51: 5/2 Watts 5/2 Watts
OPERATING FREQUENCY SPREAD: 26 MHz 26 MHz
SPURIOUS AND HARMONICS: 60 dB 60 dB
MODULATION DEVIATION: 5 kHz 2.5 kHz
FM HUM AND NOISE: 50 dB 45 dB
FREQUENCY STABILITY: ±2.5 PPM ±2.5 PPM
AUDIO DISTORTION: 3% 3%
AUDIO RESPONSE (per EIA): +1 to -3dB +1 to -3dB
MODULATION CHARACTERISTICS: 16K0F3E 11K0F3E
8K10F1E
RECEIVER
25 / 30 kHz 12.5 / 15 kHz
SENSITIVITY: 12dB SINAD 0.25µV 0.25µV
OPERATING FREQUENCY SPREAD: 26 MHz 26 MHz
NOISE SQUELCH: 0.18µV 0.18µV
SELECTIVITY: 72 dB 60 dB
IMAGE AND SPURIOUS RESPONSES: 75dB 75dB
INTERMODULATION: 70dB 70 dB
AUDIO RESPONSE (per EIA): +1dB / -3dB +1dB / -3dB
AUDIO OUTPUT (@ 5% Dist.): 500mW 500mW
Accessories
Use only BK Radio approved supplied or replacement antennas, batteries, and accessories. Use of non-
BK Radio approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
A wide variety of optional accessories are available for the DPH handheld radios. For a list of BK Radio
approved accessories visit the following website : http://www.relm.com
License Requirements
This equipment must be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) before it may be
used. Your BK Radio dealer can assist you in filing the appropriate application for the FCC, and will
program each radio with your authorized frequencies and signaling codes.
Service Information
If you need service, contact your local BK Radio dealer equipped to service your radio. If you find it
impractical to have service performed by your local dealer, contact BK Radio at the address below:
BK Radio
ATTN: Customer Service
7100 Technology Drive
West Melbourne, FL 32904
Voice (800) 422-6281
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FAX (321) 953-7986
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PRIORITY
BUSY CHANNEL
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ANTENNA
HI/LO
TRANSMIT
POWER
SCAN
PRIORITY
ANTENNA
ACCESSORY
MOUNT
EARPHONE
PTT
(PUSH TO TALK)
SPEAKER
MICROPHONE
LCD DISPLAY
ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
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SELECT
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VOLUME
SQUELCH
CODE GUARD
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PRG TX RX SCN ID CG
TX RX ID CGPROG SCAN
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FIGURE 1-1 CONTROLS

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