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19-1102.fm Page 1 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM Cat. No. 19-1104 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. HTX-400 Mini Handheld 70cm FM Amateur Transceiver 19-1102.fm Page 2 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack HTX-400 Mini Handheld 70cm FM Amateur Transceiver is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry almost anywhere. The crystal controlled circuitry provides accurate and stable channel selection, making it an ideal choice for your amateur communications needs. Note: You must have a Technician Class or higher Amateur Radio Operator’s License, and a call sign issued by the FCC, to legally transmit using this transceiver. Transmitting without a license carries heavy penalties. Getting a license is easier than ever. See “Introduction to Amateur Radio” on Page 7 for more information. Here are some of your transceiver’s features. 200 mW/2 Watt Output — the transceiver automatically transmits at 200 mW output when powered by internal batteries, or at 2 Watt output when powered by an external 9-volt power source. CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System subaudible tone) — helps reduce interference from other nearby systems operating on the same frequency. Encoding and decoding tone unlocks squelch when received. Repeater Offset — lets you select an appropriate offset value to match a local repeater. Scan — the transceiver scans frequency range and memory channels for transmissions. Power Save — conserves battery power when the transceiver is not transmitting or receiving. Programmable Frequency Steps — let you set the frequency increment for tuning or scanning to 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 kHz, or 1 MHz steps. ©1999 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. 19-1102.fm Page 3 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM Alert Melody — you can set the radio to play a short, selectable melody when it transmits, and play the same melody when it receives a tone encoded signal. Signal Strength Indicator — a graduated bar shows the relative strength of the received signal. Time-Out Timer — lets you set a maximum transmission time interval from 0 to 990 seconds to make the best use of repeater transmission time. Busy Channel Lock Out — prevents transmitting while the selected channel is receiving a signal. TX Delay — continues transmitting to prevent noise at the end of a transmission as you release the push-to-talk (PTT) button. Scan Delay — delays restart of scanning when the radio locks onto a channel. Earphone Jack and External Microphone Jack — let you connect an optional earphone, external microphone, or combination headset for more flexible operation. External Power Jack — lets you use an external power source for maximum output. 30 Memory Locations — let you store up to 30 frequencies and other settings. Back Light — makes your transceiver easy to operate in lowlight situations. Key Lock — lets you lock the transceiver’s keys to prevent accidentally changing settings. We recommend you record your transceiver’s serial number here. The number is on the transceiver’s back panel. Serial Number ____________________________ 19-1102.fm Page 4 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM MANUAL CONVENTIONS Your transceiver’s buttons perform multiple functions. The abbreviation or symbol for a function is printed on, below, or above each button. To activate certain transceiver features, you must press FUNC (function) and another button at the same time. Those key combination instructions are printed as first button name, +, then the second button name. For example, FUNC+LOCK means hold down FUNC while you press LOCK. Button names are printed in small, bold, capital letters such as BEEP or SC. Words, symbols, and numbers that appear on the display are printed using a distinctive typeface such as 446.000 or BUSY. FCC INFORMATION 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. 19-1102.fm Page 5 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM CONTENTS Introduction to Amateur Radio .................................. 7 Preparation .................................................................. 9 Power Sources ....................................................... 9 Using Internal Batteries .................................. 9 Testing Internal Batteries .............................. 10 Using Vehicle Battery Power ......................... 11 Connecting the Antenna ...................................... 12 Attaching the Belt Clip ......................................... 13 Attaching the Wrist Strap ..................................... 13 Connecting a Microphone/Speaker ...................... 14 A Quick Look at the Controls .................................. 15 Operation ................................................................... Understanding Repeaters .................................... Receiving, Transmitting and Setting Squelch ....... Scanning for Active Frequencies ......................... Monitoring a Frequency ....................................... Changing the Frequency Range .......................... Locking the Keypad .............................................. Lighting the Display .............................................. Turning the Key tone On and Off ......................... Using Memory Locations ..................................... Using the Calling-Frequency Memory Location .......................................... Using Standard Memories ................................... Storing a Transmit/Receive Frequency ......... Storing a Repeater Offset Frequency ........... Storing a Scanning Skip Setting ................... Scanning Standard Memory Locations ......... Locking Out (Skipping) Locations During Memory Location Scanning .......................... Using Subaudible Tone Squelch .......................... Subaudible Tone Frequencies ...................... Reversing the Offset ............................................ Reversing the Transmit and receive Frequencies Melody Options .................................................... Using the Transmit Melody Alert ................... 17 17 17 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 26 26 27 19-1102.fm Page 6 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM Using the Receive Melody Alert ................... 27 Special Features ....................................................... Using the Special Features ................................. Frequency Step ............................................ Repeater Offset ............................................ Power Save .................................................. Time-Out Timer ............................................ Scan Delay Time .......................................... Transmit Delay Time ..................................... Busy Channel Lockout ................................. 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 Troubleshooting ........................................................ 32 Care and Maintenance ............................................. 33 Resetting the Transceiver .................................... 34 Specifications ........................................................... 35 19-1102.fm Page 7 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM INTRODUCTION TO AMATEUR RADIO Your transceiver is the perfect first radio for anyone entering the exciting world of amateur radio as well as a great additional transceiver for the experienced amateur radio operator. Your transceiver opens a door for you to the world from almost anywhere! All you need is an Amateur Radio Operator’s License (Technician Class or higher) issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If you do not have a license, it is easier than ever to get one and help from licensed operators is available. Here are a few tips to help you get started. You can turn on your transceiver and scan the entire band to hear what is going on. However, do not attempt to transmit until you get your license. If you transmit without a license you are in violation of federal law that can lead to severe penalties. Note that ham operators take the FCC rules very seriously and want nothing to do with “bootleggers” — their term for people who operate without a license. Find out if there is a ham radio club in your area. Most clubs welcome newcomers and are glad to help you get your license. There are thousands of clubs across the country, so there is probably one in or near your own community. Often, the staff at your local RadioShack store can help you locate a club. If you do not hear anyone talking about a local club in your area as you listen to local transmissions, write to the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), at the following address, to find out how to contact a local affiliate. The ARRL is the national organization representing amateur radio in the United States. The league has more than 150,000 members. Most are ham operators, or members in the process of obtaining their license. The American Radio Relay League 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 http://www.arrl.org 19-1102.fm Page 8 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM Start studying for the license exams. Do not be intimidated by the word “study,” for most people can go from knowing absolutely nothing about amateur radio to passing the Novice and Technician written exams in less than a month. The exams test your knowledge of basic radio regulations and elementary radio theory. Many clubs hold license classes which can be a fun and easy way to learn about amateur radio. There are good books, cassette tapes, computer programs, and many other study aids available. Your local RadioShack store sells FCC License Preparation study guides for amateur radio operator licenses. While you are no longer required to learn Morse code for a Technician Class license, we encourage you to learn it anyway so you can advance to higher levels of operating privileges. The examiners for a Novice license test can be any two ham operators who hold a general or higher class license and who are at least 18 years old and are not related to you. There is no fee to take the Novice exam. As soon as you pass the Novice exam, you can immediately take the Technician exam. There is a small fee required for taking the Technician exam, and the test must be administered by a three-member Volunteer Examiner Team. Contact the ARRL for a schedule of exam opportunities in your area. The Technician Class license lets you use the HTX-400 to communicate directly with other operators, and use repeaters for distant communication. The ARRL staff helped us prepare this section of the Owner’s Manual. Amateur radio is a great hobby that has enriched the lives of millions of people all over the world. The ARRL would be glad to hear from you if you need more information or would like to join! 19-1102.fm Page 9 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM PREPARATION POWER SOURCES You can operate your transceiver from either of two power sources: • internal batteries • vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter) Using Internal Batteries Your transceiver can use two AA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. Follow these steps to install batteries. LOCK Tab (on bottom) 1. Move the LOCK tab in the opposite direction of the marked arrow on the bottom of the transceiver. 19-1102.fm Page 10 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM 2. Press down and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow marked on the cover. 3. Put the batteries into the compartment and on top of the attached ribbon according to the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. 4. Replace the cover and slide the LOCK tab on the bottom to secure the cover. Testing Internal Batteries To test the battery strength, rotate VOL/OFF clockwise on the top of the radio until it clicks, then press C. C appears in the lower right corner of the display. Then hold down the push-to-talk button and MO at the same time. BAT appears and the graduated bar next to BAT indicates the battery strength. If the batteries are weak, the battery symbol shows less than 4 bars. Replace both batteries as soon as possible. Cautions: • Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. • If you do not plan to use the transceiver with batteries for a two week period, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. 10 19-1102.fm Page 11 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM Using Vehicle Battery Power You can operate the HTX-400 from your vehicle’s battery using a DC adapter such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1815. Cautions: You must use a power source that supplies 9 volts DC and delivers at least 800 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must fit the transceiver’s DC 9V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the transceiver or the adapter. • Always plug the adapter into the transceiver before you plug it into the cigarette-lighter socket, and unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the transceiver. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 9V. 2. Insert the 3.8 mm outer diameter/1.1 mm inner diameter plug (Cat. No. 273-1712, not supplied) into the adapter’s cord, so it reads +TIP. 3. Insert the plug into the HTX-400’s DC 9V jack. 4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the cigarette-lighter socket in the vehicle. 11 19-1102.fm Page 12 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM CONNECTING THE ANTENNA Place the threaded base socket of the supplied antenna over the antenna connector on top of the transceiver and turn the antenna clockwise to tighten it. Caution: Do not overtighten the antenna 12 19-1102.fm Page 13 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP Use a Phillips screwdriver and the two supplied screws to attach the supplied belt clip to your transceiver. Do not overtighten the screws. ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP Attach the supplied wrist strap to the top of the belt clip, thread the strap’s small loop through the opening in the top of the clip. Then insert the longer loop through the smaller loop. Pull on the strap until the loop is tight. 13 19-1102.fm Page 14 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM CONNECTING A MICROPHONE/ SPEAKER You can connect an external communications headset, consisting of a microphone and speaker, to the transceiver so you can use it privately. Lift the hinged, rubber dust cover from the MIC and SPK jacks on the top of the transceiver, then insert the plug of an optional voice activated headset with microphone, such as Cat.No. 19-312, or an optional communication headset, such as Cat. No. 19-316, into the jacks. Caution: Use only microphone speaker accessories that do not share a common ground for the speaker and the microphone. Doing otherwise might damage the transceiver. Note: Inserting the headset plug automatically disconnects the internal speaker and the push-to-talk (PTT) button. You can also connect an optional mono earphone, such as Cat. No. 33-175, into the SPK jack. This lets you use the transceiver’s push-to-talk button to transmit as usual 14 19-1102.fm Page 15 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM A QUICK LOOK AT THE CONTROLS VOL/OFF PTT (Push-to-Talk) button SQ Speaker Microphone VOL/OFF – turns the radio on/off; adjusts the volume SQ — sets the squelch level to block weak signals or FUNC+ — sets the frequency or change other values — directly sets the frequency 15 19-1102.fm Page 16 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM PTT (Push-to-Talk) — press to transmit and to store settings in memory FUNC+ — accesses the subaudible tone squelch frequencies FUNC+REV — reverses the offset frequency FUNC+PTT — reverses the send and receive frequencies FUNC+LOCK — locks/unlocks all front panel buttons — turns on the backlighted display for 4 seconds SC — starts/stops scanning and changes the frequency range FUNC+BEEP — enables/disables the key tone FUNC+MR — accesses a memory location for programming FUNC+T.SET — accesses/sets the melody settings and CTCSS tones FUNC+MO — resets all settings on power up MO — overrides the squelch setting C — displays the current calling frequency C, then 16 or — changes the calling frequency 19-1102.fm Page 17 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM OPERATION UNDERSTANDING REPEATERS Operation through a repeater, where you transmit on one frequency and receive on another, is called duplex operation. Operation direct to another station, where you transmit and receive on the same frequency, is called simplex operation. A repeater is a station that receives a signal on one frequency (the input frequency) and then retransmits that signal on a different frequency (the output frequency). Repeater antennas are typically located at the tops of tall buildings or on antenna towers, so a relatively low-power signal can reach the repeater. The repeater retransmits the signal at a higher power. This gives your transceiver the ability to communicate over a much greater range. To use a repeater, you must know the repeater’s input and output frequencies. Repeaters are usually identified by their output frequency. Thus, a repeater that has an output frequency of 445.00 is referred to as the “445.00 repeater.” To determine the input frequency, you must know the frequency offset (typically 600 kHz for the 70cm band) and the offset direction (+ if you add 600 kHz to the output, or – if you subtract 600 kHz from the output). To determine the offset and the direction, obtain a copy of The ARRL Repeater Handbook (available directly from the ARRL) which lists the locations of repeaters as well as their frequency and offset information. RECEIVING, TRANSMITTING AND SETTING SQUELCH 1. To turn on the radio, rotate VOL/OFF clockwise until it clicks. The transceiver sounds a tone. 2. Rotate SQ counterclockwise until you hear a hissing sound. Then slowly rotate SQ clockwise just until the noise stops. 3. Set VOL/OFF to a comfortable listening level. 17 19-1102.fm Page 18 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM Notes: • If the transceiver picks up unwanted weak transmissions, rotate SQ slightly clockwise to decrease the transceiver’s sensitivity to signals. The weak transmissions are blocked. • Your transceiver normally tunes the range of 430.000– 458.000 MHz. (To change to the extended range, see “Changing the Frequency Range” on Page 19.) • BUSY appears when the transceiver finds a standard transmission. If you turn on the squelch and receive a transmission that uses the matching CTCSS (subaudible tone), CALL also appears. 4. You can use either manual tuning or direct frequency entry to select a specific frequency. To manually select a frequency, repeatedly press or hold down or until the display shows the desired frequency. To directly enter a frequency, press FUNC+ (the second digit from the left flashes), then press or to change the again to select the next digit. number. Press FUNC+ Repeat this to select each number of the frequency, then press the PTT button to set the selection. Note: Do not attempt to transmit unless you possess a valid amateur radio license. 5. To transmit, hold down the push-to-talk button, then speak into the microphone. Release the button to stop transmitting. 6. To turn off the radio rotate VOL/OFF counter-clockwise until it clicks. 18 19-1102.fm Page 19 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM SCANNING FOR ACTIVE FREQUENCIES 1. To search for activity on a frequency, press SC. The transceiver begins to scan up or down the full frequency range, and stops on active frequencies for 5 seconds. 2. To change the scan direction, press or 3. To stop on a frequency or to stop scanning completely, press SC again. MONITORING A FREQUENCY While the radio is receiving a transmission, press MO (monitor) to suspend the squelch setting and hear everything on that frequency. This lets you hear the signal even if the incoming CTCSS (subaudible tone) does not match your setting. If you hold down MO for longer than 1 second, the set values for receive tone, transmit tone, scan skip condition (if any), repeater offset, and frequency step appear. Release MO to turn on the squelch again. CHANGING THE FREQUENCY RANGE You can change the standard transmit frequency range from 430–450 MHz to an extended range of 420–450.000 MHz. To set the transceiver to its extended range, turn off the transceiver. Then hold down SC and turn on the transceiver again. To return to the standard frequency range, turn the transceiver off then hold down SC and turn it on again. 19 19-1102.fm Page 20 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM LOCKING THE KEYPAD To lock the transceiver’s keypad so you do not accidentally change a setting, press FUNC+LOCK. appears. This locks all buttons except push-to-talk, , VOL, and SQ. Press FUNC + LOCK again to unlock the keypad. LIGHTING THE DISPLAY Press to turn on the display backlight for about 4 seconds. If you press any key while the light is on, the light remains on for about 4 seconds more. Press down for more than 1 second to have the light remain on until you press again. TURNING THE KEY TONE ON AND OFF The transceiver is preset to sound a beep each time you press a key. To turn off the beep, press FUNC+BEEP. disappears. To restore the key tone, press FUNC+BEEP again. USING MEMORY LOCATIONS You can store one special calling-frequency, and up to 30 of your most often used frequencies and their associated settings, in the transceiver’s memory. Using the Calling-Frequency Memory Location The calling-frequency memory location lets you quickly jump to a specific frequency at any time. The default calling frequency is 446.00 MHz. You can record your own frequency into memory as well as other settings associated with that frequency, such as the repeater offset and CTCSS tone. 1. Press C to display the current calling frequency. 20 19-1102.fm Page 21 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM 2. To change the frequency, hold down C until MR and C flash. 3. Directly enter or press or to select the desired frequency. If you want to enter a repeater frequency see “Understanding Repeaters” on Page 17. 4. Press C to store the selected frequency in memory. 5. To program the repeater offset for the selected frequency, or . Select press FUNC+SC. To change the value, press 0 Hz if you want to remove the offset. To store the setting, press C or PTT. While MR and C appear, you can program other settings such as CTCSS tones (see “Using Subaudible Tone Squelch” on Page 24.) To enable the calling frequency, press C at any time. The transceiver immediately goes to that frequency with the settings you programmed. To exit the calling frequency mode, press C again. USING STANDARD MEMORIES Your transceiver has 30 standard memories that you can use to store frequencies for quick access. You can also store other settings such as repeater offset, CTCSS tones, and frequencies to pass or lock out during scanning. Storing a Transmit/Receive Frequency 1. Press MR to enter the memory setting mode. MR and the last used memory location appear. 2. Repeatedly press or to select the desired memory location. ------ appears if the memory location is empty. 3. Press FUNC+MR. The selected memory location and flash. MR 21 19-1102.fm Page 22 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM 4. To select a different frequency than that displayed, repeatedly press or or use direct frequency entry. 5. To store the setting, press PTT. MR and the memory location stop flashing and your entry is stored. 6. Press MR to exit the memory mode. Storing a Repeater Offset Frequency To store a repeater offset frequency for the stored transmit/receive frequency, follow these steps. 1. Press MR. appear. MR and the last used memory location number 2. Repeatedly press location. or to select the desired memory 3. Press FUNC+MR. The selected memory location and flash. MR 4. Press FUNC+SC. rPt appears. To change the offset value, press or . Select 0 Hz for no offset. 5. To store the setting, press PTT. Storing a Scanning Skip Setting The transceiver is preset to include all memory locations during memory scanning. But you can set the transceiver to have it skip a location during scanning. 1. Press MR. MR and the last used memory location appear. 2. Repeatedly press location. or to select the desired memory 3. Press FUNC+MR. The selected memory location and flash. 4. 22 MR 19-1102.fm Page 23 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM 5. If you want to set scanning to skip the memory location, press SC, then press or so SCSP ON (scan skip) appears. To include the displayed location in a scan press or so SCSP oF appears. 6. When you finish, press SC again, then press PTT to store the setting. Scanning Standard Memory Locations 1. Press MR (so MR appears), then press SC. The transceiver scans all locations except the ones you programmed to pass during scanning. 2. To change the scanning direction, press or 3. To stop scanning, press SC again. Locking Out (Skipping) Locations During Memory Location Scanning When you scan the 30 standard memory locations, you can set the transceiver to lock out a location while scanning. When the transceiver stops at a memory location you want to skip, press FUNC. PASS briefly appears and the transceiver continues to scan, locking out (skipping) that location from then on. Repeat this for each location you want to skip. To return all skip settings to their stored settings, simply turn the radio off then on again. Note: You cannot lock out all memory locations. One location is always active. If you lock out all but two active locations and then lock out one more, EMPTY briefly appears and scanning stops. 23 19-1102.fm Page 24 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM USING SUBAUDIBLE TONE SQUELCH Your HTX-400 can transmit and receive a low-level, selectable subaudible tone at the same time as it transmits (TX) or receives (RX) a regular signal. This special tone lets you listen only to other units set to the same tone frequency when you use the radio in a line-of-sight transmit and receive situation. It also lets you match your radio to the subaudible tone frequency used by a local repeater. To enable TX and RX tones for your radio, follow these steps. 1. Press FUNC+ . tONE oF appears. (The tone is preset to off.) 2. Press or to turn the option on. tONE on appears. 3. To set a receive (RX) tone press FUNC+ . rC appears. Then press or to select a tone frequency from the list on Page 25. 4. To set a transmit (TX) tone press FUNC+ . tC appears. Then, press or to select a tone frequency from the list on Page 25. 5. Press PTT to store all the settings. To select and store a CTCSS subaudible tone in a memory location press MR. MR and the last used memory location appear. Then follow Steps 1 – 5 above. 24 19-1102.fm Page 25 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM Subaudible Tone Frequencies (MHz) 67.0 114.8 186.2 69.3 118.8 189.9 71.9 123.0 192.8 74.4 127.3 196.6 77.0 131.8 199.5 79.7 136.5 203.5 82.5 141.3 206.5 85.4 146.2 210.7 88.5 151.4 218.1 91.5 156.7 225.7 94.8 159.8 229.1 97.4 162.2 233.6 100.0 167.9 241.8 103.5 173.8 250.3 107.2 179.9 254.1 110.9 183.5 25 19-1102.fm Page 26 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM REVERSING THE OFFSET When you turn on the repeater offset, the HTX-400 uses the last offset direction you set. To change the offset direction, press FUNC+REV. + appears in the display for a positive offset (the transmit frequency is above the receive frequency) and – appears for a negative offset (the transmit frequency is below the receive frequency). REVERSING THE TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE FREQUENCIES To swap the input and output frequencies, press FUNC+PTT. For example, if you have set the radio to repeater operation on 446.940 with a negative offset, the radio would normally receive on 446.94 and transmit on 446.340 MHz. After you press FUNC+PTT the radio will receive on 446.340 and transmit on 446.940. This feature is useful if you want to determine whether you are close enough to another station to communicate on a simplex frequency. While the other station is transmitting, reverse the frequencies. If you can still hear the other station, you are hearing them directly and do not need to use the repeater. MELODY OPTIONS Your radio can alert the receiver you are transmitting to by starting that transmission with one of five selectable melodies. You can also set your radio to play that same melody to announce that you are receiving a transmission from a radio with the same settings as yours. This lets you use the CTCSS to keep the radio silent until the radio receives the CTCSS tone you have set. Then, receiving the tone triggers the audio and activates the receive alert melody. 26 19-1102.fm Page 27 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM Using the Transmit Melody Alert Follow these steps to select a transmit melody. 1. Turn on the radio. Make sure you are not in memory mode. 2. Hold down FUNC and press T.SET four times. MEL and a number from 1 to 5 appear. 3. Press or to display the number of the melody you want to use. Each time you change the setting, the transceiver sounds the selected melody. 4. Press PTT to lock your setting and exit the menu. Your selection is stored even after you turn off the radio. To transmit the selected melody alert, press while pressing PTT. Using the Receive Melody Alert To have the transceiver play the selected transmit alert melody when it receives a call rotate SQ counterclockwise until you hear a hissing sound. Then slowly rotate SQ clockwise just until the noise stops. Turn off the radio then press while you turn on the radio. appears. The first time the radio receives a call, it plays the selected melody and turns off the feature. To turn on the melody again, hold down then turn off the radio and then on again. 27 19-1102.fm Page 28 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM SPECIAL FEATURES USING THE SPECIAL FEATURES The transceiver has several advanced features that give you additional control and convenience while using your transceiver. To set any of the features follow these steps. For detailed information on any feature, see its section on the following pages 1. Turn off the transceiver then hold down FUNC. Turn on the transceiver, then release FUNC. This accesses the special features menu. 2. The transceiver displays the special feature settings in this order: Feature You see Frequency Step — the increment by which you set to scan the 2-meter band. CS Repeater Offset — the difference between the repeater’s transmit and receive frequency. rPt Power Save — turns off power to the receiver section and conserves battery power. PS Time-Out Timer — limits your transmission time to a repeater in case you forget. Scan Delay Time — delays scanning restart time. 28 tot Sd Transmit Delay — prevents squelch tail noise t.dY Busy Channel Lockout — prevents transmitting while the radio is receiving. bCLO 19-1102.fm Page 29 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM 3. Press or to change the selected feature’s settings. 4. To change to another feature setting, repeatedly press FUNC+ or FUNC+ until you see that setting. Then repeat Step 3. 5. To store all customized settings and return to the normal display, press PTT. Frequency Step To change the scanning frequency increment, with CS and a frequency step (such as.0100 for 10 kHz) displayed, press or until you reach the desired setting. You can change the frequency step to 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz, 50 kHz, or 1 MHz. Repeater Offset To use a local repeater, once you have determined that repeater’s offset, press FUNC+ or FUNC+ until you see rPt and the current offset frequency are displayed. Then press or to select the desired frequency step. You can change the offset frequency from 0.0 Hz to 2 MHz (in 100 kHz steps) or 8MHz. The normal offset for the 2-meter band is 600 kHz (0.6 MHz). Note: Once you set the offset frequency, you can turn this feature on or off by pressing FUNC+SC while the transceiver is not in the memory or calling frequency mode. Power Save This feature lets the radio conserve battery power by turning off power to the receiver section and periodically turning it on to check for a transmission. With PS and the current status (on or oFF) displayed, press or to turn this feature on or off. 29 19-1102.fm Page 30 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM Time-Out Timer When you communicate using repeaters, you should keep your transmissions as brief as possible. Most repeaters have built-in timers that limit single transmissions to 3 minutes or less. You can set the transceiver to stop transmitting and sound a beep if you exceed a set time limit with a single transmission. To select a value for the time-out timer, with tot and the current setting displayed, press or to choose a value from 0 to 990 seconds. Scan Delay Time If during scanning you encounter a signal which stops, this feature delays the continuation of scanning to allow time for the signal to restart. With Sd and the current delay time shown, press or to select the delay time (1 to 30 seconds). Transmit Delay Time All receivers make a noise called squelch tail, which is a brief noise that your target receiver might produce the moment you release the PTT button. This noise is generated when the transmitter’s carrier ceases and before the normal squelch takes over. Your radio’s transmit delay time feature lets transmitting continue for an extra moment when you use the CTCSS tone squelch setting, to prevent the squelch tail noise. With t.dy and the current status displayed, press this feature on or off. 30 or to turn 19-1102.fm Page 31 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM Busy Channel Lockout This feature sets the transceiver so you cannot transmit while it is receiving a signal. With the radio’s preset value bCLO oF displayed, press or to change the display to bCLO oN and turn the feature on. Repeat this step to change the display back to bCLO oF and disable the lockout feature. 31 19-1102.fm Page 32 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If your transceiver is not working as it should and it displays an error message, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the transceiver still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. 32 You see Possible Cause Remedies S-SHORT If the transceiver detects any fault in an external microphone connection, it automatically switches off power to the audio amplifier and displays S-SHORT to indicate a short circuit. Remove the connected microphone and replace it or use the internal microphone. PLL-Error Indicates a PLL circuit malfunction due to a defect in the VCO circuit or bias supply. Turn power off then on again. EEP-Error The EPROM information needs to be reset. Reset the transceiver. See “Resetting the Transceiver” on Page 34. 19-1102.fm Page 33 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack HTX-400 Mini Handheld 70cm FM Amateur Transceiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your transceiver so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the transceiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the transceiver only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts. Keep the transceiver away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts. Handle the transceiver gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the transceiver to work improperly. Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your transceiver’s electronic parts. Wipe the transceiver with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the transceiver. Modifying or tampering with the transceiver’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your transceiver is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. 33 19-1102.fm Page 34 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM RESETTING THE TRANSCEIVER If the transceiver’s display locks up or does not work properly after you connect power, you might need to reset the transceiver. Caution: This procedure clears all the information you have programmed into the transceiver. Before you reset the transceiver, try turning it off then on again to see if it begins working properly. To reset the transceiver, turn it off then hold down FUNC +MO and turn it on again. iniTial appears to confirm the reset operation. Release FUNC+MO. 34 19-1102.fm Page 35 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency: RX .............................................................. 420–470 MHz TX ............................................................... 430–450 MHz Frequency Generation .............................. PLL Synthesizer Frequency Stability ................................................ ± 5 ppm Operating Temperature ......... 14° to 131° F (–10° to 55° C) Power Source ............................................... DC 3.0V to 9V Modulation .................................................................... F3E Impedance .............................................................. 50 ohm Dimensions (HWD) .................... 2 1/4 × 3 3/8 × 1 1/16 inches 85 × 58 × 26.5 mm Weight (without batteries) .............................. 4.2 oz (120 g) RECEIVER Circuit Type ................. Dual Conversion, Superheterodyne IF Frequency: 1st IF ................................................................ 30.85 MHz 2nd IF ................................................................... 450 kHz Sensitivity ........................................ 0.22 µV for 12 dB SND Selectivity ........................................................... 50 dB Min. Spurious and Image Rejection ........................... 60 dB Min. Intermodulation .................................................. 60 dB Min. Distortion ............................................................ 10% Max. S/N Ratio ........................................................... 40 dB Min. Audio Output @10%THD ................. 150 mW 16 Ohm, BTL TRANSMITTER Power Output .................... 200 mW, DC 3.0V/2W, DC 9.0V Distortion ....................................................................... 5% Deviation ................................................................. ± 5 kHz S/N Ratio .................................................................... 40 dB Current Drain ........................................................... 800 mA Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. 35 19-1102.fm Page 36 Friday, March 19, 1999 4:08 PM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period. This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 03A99 3/97 Printed in Korea
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