AOI Communications AT-600 VHF/UHF FM DUAL BANDER USER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Preparation...............................................I 1-1 Features................................................2 1-2 Accessories.............................................3 1-3 Getting Acquainted .....................................3 1-4 Manual Conventions .....................................8 1-5 Using the AT-600's Set Menu ............................9 1-6 A Quick Look at The Display ........................... 11 2 Basic Operations ........................................ 12 2-1 Turning Power On/Off................................... 12 2-2 Adjusting Volume and Squelch........................... 12 2-3 Using SQL OFF ......................................... 12 2-4 Selecting Main Band ................................... 12 2-5 Selecting Frequency ................................... 13 2-6 Transmitting .......................................... 13 2-7 Inhibiting Transmissions............................... 14 2-8 Selecting Output Power ............................... 14 2-9 Changing Frequency Step ............................... 14 2-10 Changing Frequency Step in 1 OOKHz, I MHz or 1 OMHz... 14 2-11 Using Key Lock ....................................... 15 2-12 Using Selector Lock and Key Lock ..................... 15 2-13 Single Band Operation ................................ 15 2-14 Using Display Light .................................. 16 2-15 Testing Display Window ............................... 16 2-16 Resetting the AT-600 ................................. 3 Memory Function ......................................... 3-1 Storing Frequencies into Memory ....................... 3-2 Recalling Memory ...................................... 3-3 Clearing a Memory...................................... 3-4 Changing Stored Memories............................... 3-5 Protecting Memory ..................................... 3-6 Storing/Changing Channel ID ........................... 3-7 Call Channel .......................................... 3-8 Changing Call Frequency ............................... 3-9 Changing CALL Frequency Temporarily.................... 4 Scanning ................................................ 4-1 1 MHz Scan ............................................ 4-2 Band Scan ............................................ 4-3 Program Scan .......................................... 4-4 Memory Scan ........................................... 4-5 Specific Memory Scan .................................. 4-6 Memory Block Scan ..................................... 4-7 Scan Specific Memory Under Memory Block Scan........... 4-8 Tone Squelch Frequency Scan ........................... 4-9 Selecting Scan Resume Type............................. 5 Dual Watch .............................................. 5-1 Memory MOO Dual Watch ................................. 5-2 Any Memory Mxx Dual Watch ............................. 27 5-3 Call Channel Dual Watch ............................... 27 5-4 Memory Sequence Dual Watch............................. 27 5-5 Changing Dual Watch Speed ............................. 28 6 Operating Through Repeaters.............................. 29 6-1 Setting Offest Direction .............................. 29 6-2 Changing Offset Frequency ............................. 30 6-3 Reversing Transmission and Reception Frequency ........ 30 6-4 Cross-Band Repeater Operations ........................ 30 6-5 Setting 2-Second Cross-Band Repeater Delay ............ 31 7 DTMF Features ........................................... 32 7-1 Manually Transmitting DTMF Codes....................... 32 7-2 Storing DTMF Sequences ................................ 32 7-3 Clearing DTMF Memory .................................. 33 7-4 Transmit DTMF Sequence from Memory..................... 33 7-5 Changing DTMF Transmitting Speed ...................... 34 7-6 Using DTMF Decode Function ............................ 34 7-7 DTMF Paging ........................................... 35 7-8 Setting Personal or Group Code......................... 35 7-9 Paging from Memory..................................... 35 7-10 Setting Page Squelch ................................. 36 7-11 Setting Page Delay.................................... 36 7-12 Changing Page Rings................................... 7-13 Using DTMF Code Squelch .............................. 8 CTCSS Features .......................................... 8-1 Using Tone Encode ..................................... 8-2 Using Tone Squelch .................................... 8-3 Setting CTCSS Tone ................................... 9 Additional Features ................................... 9-1 Setting AM Reception Mode ............................ 9-2 Setting Auto Power Off ............................... 9-3 Setting Reception Attenuation(ATT)..................... 9-4 Setting Auto AM Mode .................................. 9-5 Setting Auto Power On Function......................... 9-7 Cloning................................................ 9-8 Full Duplex Operation.................................. 9-9 Setting I KHz Digit Option ............................ 9-10 Setting Power On Message ............................. 9-11 Battery Save ......................................... 9-12 Selecting Internal/External Speaker................... 9-13 Setting Time-Out Timer (TO.T) ........................ 9-14 Battery Voltage Reading .............................. 9-15 1750Hz Tone Burst .................................... 10 Specifications ......................................... PREPARATION Preparation Precautions: 1. To prevent permanent power loss, do not charge the battery pack in an area where the temperature is below about 50C (400F). 2. If you install an outdoor antenna, please follow all cautions and warnings that come with the antenna. 3. Do not transmit with high output power for too long periods. The transceiver maybe overheat. 4. The supply voltage must be between 5.5V and 16.OV to avoid damaging the transceiver. 5. Never charge the battery pack with a charger other than the one supplied to avoid permanently damaging the battery pack. 6. Rechargeable NiCd battery can be a hazard to the environment. It must be recycled or disposed of safely at the end of the battery's useful life. 7. Do not place the transceiver near the heating appliances or expose it to long periods of direct sunlight. 8. Do not place the transceiver in excessively humid or dusty areas. 9. Do not disassemble the transceiver and modify it. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by ADI could void the user's authorization to operate this equipment. This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This equipment may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 1 -1 Features The AT-600 has the following great features: *Dual Band Operation-Capable of simultaneous transmit and receive on both 2-meter VHF and 70-cm UHF bands and receives in the ranges 130.0-172.OMHz, 350.0- 399.995MHz, 400.0-470.OMHz, and 900.0-985.OMHz. * Low battery alert -To alert the AT-600's user to recharge the battery pack when battery icon appears on the display. If the user continues to use the battery after some time, the AT-600 will automatically shut down 80 seconds after flashing "Battery Low" appears. * Large backlit dot matrix LCD with illuminated keypad -All operating information for both VHF and UHF bands are clearly displayed, and allows you to turn on the lamp so you can see the display and use the keypad anywhere. *120/200 non-volatile memory channels-Built-in memory allows you to store up to 60/100 channels with frequency in both VHF and UHF bands. When you select "Memory SET 120" in the Set Menu mode, memories can be tagged with a 6-character ID name, which Can be displayed instead of the frequency. Under the circumstances, memory capaci4 reduced to 110 with 55 memories per band. * Switchable FM and AM reception- Allows y, switch between FM and AM reception on thi band so you can clearly hear both amateur; aircraft transmissions. * Power on message display- Allows you to si 6-character power on message that appears time you turn on your AT-600. * New Set Menu design- Allows you to acces,, system with full alphanumeric display of fur and settings. You can browse through a sumi current operational status. * Clone function- Both wireless cloning and wii cloning allows you to copy all settings and mE contents from one AT-600 to the other AT-600 * DTMF message paging and decoding- Allow., store up to 1 0-memory, 15-digit DTM F autodi, autopatch operation and decode DTMF sequE up to 15 digits. 1-2 Accessories I P** Antenna MX133AO03 1 Belt Clip MX188AO02 1 Hand String NX002AO10 NiCd Battery Pack BA072RI67 1 Battery Charger General U.S.A./Canada Europe(except U. K.) U. K. KM043X1 28L KM043X1 28L KM099XO06L KM099XO1 9L I User's Manual I NX1 68AO08 I 1 1-3 Getting Acquainted (1) Power Switch Press and hold this key for longer than 0.8 seconds will turn the unit on or off. (2) VHF Band Volume Control Knob Turning the control clockwise will increase the volume level for VHF band. (3) VHF Band Squelch Control Knob The squelch control is fully counterclockwise by factory default. Rotating this control clockwise and stop immediately when the noise disappears. If the squelch control knob is rotated fully clockwise, the .receiving sensitivity will degrade and weak signal will be blocked. (4) UHF Band Volume Control Knob As per (2). (5) UHF Band Squelch Control Knob As per (3). (6) Selector Control Knob This control knob has different functions depending on the mode and programmed personality of the unit. For example, in VFO state, it is used to tune the frequency In memory mode, it can be used to select the memory channel. Further details on this 4 control are given in the relevant sections of this manual. (7) Lamp Press the [LAMP] key will turn on the display lamp for 5 seconds. During 5 seconds, press [LAMP] again will switch the display lamp off. Used in conjunction with the [FUNq key to turn the display lamp on/off steadily (8) SCIL OFF Press the [SQL OFF] key will turn off the squelch and the hissing noise will be heard if no signal comes in air. (9) Microphone (10) Battery Release To remove the battery pack, push this clip up towards the top of the unit and then slide the battery pack towards the left of the unit. To replace the battery pack, slide the battery pack along the battery rail until a click is heard. (11) External DC Jack A DC power cord with appropriate polarity and voltage rating(<1 6V) can be used to operate your unit. (12) Push To Talk( PTT ) To transmit, press this switch while holding the AT-600 about 5cm to 7cm from your mouth with the microphone facing you. Speak in a clear voice at normal speech level. The LED(l 4), should glow red while transmitting. (13) Function Switch(FUNC) Used in conjunction with 1, 6, 7, 9 above. (14) LED Light red during transmission and light green during reception. Off when no signal comes in air. (15) External Speaker/Microphone Jack Provide the AT-600's user with using an external speaker and microphone. If an external speaker is used, the audio from the VHF band and the UHF band can be split between the internal and external speaker. (16) Antenna Port( BNC type) The antenna supplied with your AT-600 is properly tuned to the UHF/VHF amateur band frequencies and is attached to the AT-600 via a BNC connector. The AT-600 should never be operated without the correct antenna fitted. 5 (17) Battery Charge Input Jack. (18). Alphanumeric Keypad The 16-key alphanumeric keypad is used for various functions, depending on the mode of operation. The details is as follows: [KEY) Press [KEY] to: Press [KEY] during DTMF memory store to: Press [FUNCI + [KEY] to: Press [PTT to: [ A CALL SFT ] Recall the Call frequenc Enter DTMF "A" Enter text I D or power on message Transmit D "All [ B MAIN MONO I Select the main band Enter DTMF "B" Turn off the sub-band Transmit D "B" [ C V/M ENT] Toggle VFO and memorV modes Enter DTMF "C" Enter a setting Transmit D* 11C11 [D CL PS I Clear an entry Enter DTMF "D" Start scanning Transmit D* "D" [I POI Enter a digit in a frequenc Enter DTM F " 1 " Change the power of transmission Transmit D: 11111 ( 2 DUAL I Enter a digit in a frequency Enter DTMF "2" Start the dual watch Transmit DI "211 [3 PL. I Enter a digit in a frequen y Enter DTMF "3" Lock the [ PTT function Transmit DI 11311 [ 4 DTMF M I Enter a digit in a frequency Enter DTMF "4" Access the DTMF memory Transmit DT 11411 [5CODEJ Enter a digit in a frequency Enter DTMF "5" 1 Access the paging code memory Transmit DT 11511 6 K.L. Enter a digit in a frequency I Enter DTMF "6" 1 Lo k the keypad Transmit DT 11611 [ 7 TSQ ] Enter a digit in a frequency Enter DTMF 7" Set the tone squelch feature Transmit DTMF 11711 [ 8 RPT ] Enter a digit in a frequency Enter DTMF "8" Set the offset direction Transmit DTMF 11811 [ 9 REV I Enter a digit in a frequency Enter DTMF "9" Reverse the offset Transmit DTMF 11911 [0 SET/SB I Enter a digit in a frequency Enter DTMF "0" Enter the Set Menu mode. If scanning, change the scan resume option. Transmit DTMF 11011 [ - MS MS.M ] Start memory scan Enter DTMF `Y' Toggle the specific memory scan for memories Transmit DTMF 11*11 ID PAG In memory mode, toggle the ID and the frequency Enter DTMF Set the DTMF page mode or the DTMF code squelch mode Transmit DTMF 1-4 Manual Conventions Each of the AT-600's buttons has multiple functions depending upon which mode the AT-600 is in or on what other buttons you are pressing. To make this manual easier to read and use, we refer to each button by the name appropriate to the function you are performing and use boldface character to highlight the function. For example, when button marked [C V/M ENT] is referred to as: [C V/M ENT], when transmitting DTMF C. [C V/M ENT], when switching between the VFO and memory modes. [C V/M ENT], when completing an entry. Many functions are accessed by holding down the FUNC key, then pressing another key simultaneously. In this manual, this is indicated as [FUNq+[KEY]. For example, to store a memory channel operation, you press [FUNq+[c V/M ENT], ENT uses boldface character. Key entry conventions Instruction Descripti Press (KEY) Press and releas (lq Press (FUNC) + (KEY) Hold down (FUNC)ley, # Press C FUNC)+ (KEY)+ (PWR ) Press and hold both (FU O(M dam, tw sMld , Turn CH notate selector control 1-5 Using the AT-600's Set Menu Many of the functions in the AT-600 are configured or programmed by means of a set menu system. This system makes it possible to reduce the keys and controls without eliminating any important features. There are 29 different set menus or more which you can choose. To enter the set menu mode, just press [FUNq + [0 SET/SB].Once you enter the set menu mode, you can turn CH (Selector Control) to select one of the menus you'd like to change. The configuration structure is designed in alphabetic order to help user quickly find the desired menu. Each time you want to set the status of one menu, just press [FUNq switch and then turn CH to choose different selections available. You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB], key to set the status of one menu in the set menu mode. To stored the selected value and exit the set menu mode, press [FUNq + [0 SET/SB] again or just press [D CL PS] key. SET MENU ITEMS LIST: AM Mode On/(Off) Set the AM reception mode. APO On/(Oft) Set auto power off. ATT On/(Off) With or without reception attenuation. AUTO AM On/(Off) Auto AM function AUTO RPT Sft On/(OM Automatically set shift frerquency in VHF band and UHF band AUTO PWR ON On/(Off) Automatically turn on AT-600. BEEP On/(Off) Set the entry beep sound on/off. Clone (Off) DTMF clone mode. CTCSS (110.9) Change the tone frequency. 38 CTCSS tones can be selected. Decode DTMF (Oft) Decode DTMF tones up to 15 digits. DTMFTX Spd (nor) Change the sending time interval of the DTMF code. Dul WtCh Spd (nor) Change the dual watch speed. Duplex On/(Oft) Full duplex mode. Function Stp (0.1) Change the frequency in 0. 1, 1, 10 MHz step while holding down (FUNC )switch. 1 K Digit L- (On)/Off Entry of 1 KHz digit while using key pad to enter VFO frequency. 9 Memory SET (120) Switch 120-set and 200-set of memory MEM Prot On/(Off) Set the memory protect flag. Offset (0.600) Change the offset frequency PAGE-IDLY (450) Set the paging mode delay time. 450 or 750 ms can be selected. PageRing (5) Change the number of rings in paging. 5, 1, or off can be selected. PAGE SOL On/(Off) Wait in the paging mode without voice. PwrOnMsg (AT- 6 0 0) Let the user program his own Power On Message. IRPT-DLY Onl(Off) Set the delay time for cross-band repeater transmission. SAVE (Off) Change the battery save time from off, 0.5, 1.0 . ....... 10 seconds. Selector Lock Onl(Off) Set the selector for use in the key lock mode. Speaker Mode (11) Select external/internal speaker. I Step (5.0) Change the frequency step, TOT (Off) Set the time-out timer. Voltage XXX Let the user read the current voltage of battery pack. XBd-RPTR (Off) Set the cross-band repeater mode. Both bands must be displayed to access this item. ( ) stands for factory default. 1-6 A Quick Look at the Display The dot matrix LCD with backlit provides the AT-600's user with the following indications: I I BASIC OPERATION 2 Basic Operations 2-1 Turning Power On/Off 1. Press (PWRI for around 1 second to turn ON the AT-600. 2. Press [PWR] again for around 1 second to turn OFF the AT-600. AD I AT-600 2-2 Adjusting Volume and Squelch 1. Volume and squelch are combined on one control for each band. The inner part is volume (VOL) and the outer part is squelch(SQL). 2. The left control is for VHF band and the right control is for IJHF band. 3. Turn VOL control clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease it. 4. Turn SQL control clockwise to adjust the squelch level immediately when the noise disappears 5. The factory default setting for volume and squelch control is at its counterclockwise position. 2-3 Using SOL OFF * In two situations you might use the key: (1) If you are using paging, code,. tone squelch, you might not hear a trai the current frequency even if the squel set at its counterclockwise position. (2) like to change the squelch level which ! 2-2, you might not hear a weak signal c frequency. To temporarily turn off squelch, so you i transmissions on the frequency. 1. Press [SQL OFF] to turn off squelch. 2. Release [SQL OFF], the AT-600 retur, squelch. 2-4 Selecting Main Band 0 The main band is indicated by "MAIN" the display. The main band is the band % can receive and transmit. Each time you [B MAIN MONO] key, "MAIN " icon shifts between VHF and UHF band in display. changing frequencies, memories, tones,.. remember "MAIN" should first be set to ri band. 12 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [B MAIN MONO] again to confirm that the main band has been switched. 445.000 145.000 445.000 145.000 2-5 Selecting Frequency N Using channel selector 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [C V/M ENT] to select VFO mode. 3. Turn the channel selector to select a frequency. Clockwise rotation increases the frequency one frequency step at a time. Counterclockwise rotation decreases the frequency one frequency step at a time. 4. By factory default, the frequency step is 1 OKHz in VHF band and UHF band. N Using keypad 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [C V/M ENT] to select VFO mode. 3. Enter the desired frequency using the numeric keys starting from 1 OOMHz digit to 1 KHz digit. NOTE: Each time you press the [C V/M ENT] key, the AT-600 shifts between VFO and memory mode. 2-6 Transmitting 0 Before transmitting, momentarily press [SQL OFF] to listen for activity on your channel. Don't interrupt another user. 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press the [C V/M ENT] to select VFO mode. 3. Select the frequency as 2-5. 4. Press [ PTT ] on the left top side of the radio and speak slowly and clearly into the grille area with the microphone grille about 5cm to 7cm from your mouth. 5. The TX/RX BUSY LED lights red when [ PTT ] is pressed and remains on during the transmission. 6. Release [ PTT ] to receive when finished transmitting. 445.000 145.550 1 A 2-7 Inhibiting Transmissions I.Press F+ [3 P.1-1. The PL icon is displayed. 2.Confirm the transmission is inhibited when [ PTT I is pressed. 3. Repeat step 1 to exit the power lock function. 445.000 145.550 2-8 Selecting Output Power 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [FUNq+[l 130]. Each time these keys are pressed, the transmit output power changes as M* U-@,H. The factory default is medium power(M). 445.000 145,550 4450-9-0-0 145.550 2-9 Changing Frequency Step 0 The factory default is I OKHz for both VHF band and UHF band. 1. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to the menu " Step 10.0 3. Hold down [FUNCI and turn CH to frequency step. Eight frequency ste selected. You can also press [# ID F [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 4. Repeat step I or press [D CL PSI tc Menu mode. S. tep 10.0 2-10 Changing Frequency Step in 1001 I MHz or I OMHz N Changing frequency in 1 OOKHz step 1. Hold down (FUNC I and turn CH. N Changing frequency in 1 MHz or 10 N 1. Press [FUNC]+[O SET/SB] to enter th( Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to the menu " Function Stp 1 3. Hold down [FUNCI and turn CH to cha menu to" Function Stp 1.0"or" Functic Stp 10.0 ". You can also press [# I D PA [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 14 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. 5. To change the frequency in 1 MHz or 1 OMHz step, hold down [FUNq and turn CH. Function M Stp 0. 1 2-11 Using Key Lock *Sometimes you may want to lock the AT-600's keypad so you do not accidentally change settings. 1. Press [FUNq+[6 K.L.]. 2. The key icon is shown on the right top of the display. 3. Repeat step 1 to exit the key lock function. 445.000 145.550 a 2-12 Using Selector Lock and Key Lock 0 Sometimes you may want to lock the AT-600's channel selector control and keypad simultaneously, perform the following operation procedures. 1. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "Selector Lock Off 3. Hold down [FUNC] and turn CH to change the menu "Selector Lock On". You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/Sl3] to change the setting. 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. 5. Press [FUNq+[6 K.L.]. 6. Perform the reverse order to unlock the channel selector and keypad. Selector M Lock Off Selector M Loc k On 445.000 145.550 1!@ 2-13 Single Band Operation *Normally, the AT-600 monitors both UHF band and VHF band at the same time. To turn off the subband, so the AT-600 only monitors the main band. 1. Press (B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [FUNq+[B MAIN MONO]. 3. The sub-band is turned off and the display only shows the main band 4. Press [B MAIN MONO] to return the dual band mode. 445.000 2-14 Using Display Light *You can turn on the display lamp for 5 seconds or turn it on so it stays on . 1. Press [LAMP] to turn on the display lamp for 5 seconds. 2. Press [FUNq+[LAMP] to turn on the display lamp so it stays on. 3. Press [FUNq+[LAMPI again to turn off the display lamp. 2-15 Testing Display Window 1. Press [PWR] for around 1 second to turn off the AT-600. 2. Press [PWR]+[3 RLJ. 3. Release (PWRI and press P RLJ display keeps on. 4. Release [3 P.L.] and return to the r operation mode. NOTE: This is for test purpose only M8111111 We go BS SOS M 2-16 Resetting the AT-600 0 If the AT-600 seems to be malfunctior these steps to reset it. 1. Press (PWR] for around I second t AT-600. 2. Press [FUNq+[D CIL PS]+[PWR] to AT-600. The AT-600 displays "RESET? Press C". 3. Press C to confirm the reset or pres@ to cancel. CAUTION! This erases all data in mE 16 RESET? Press C MEMORY FUNCTION 3 Memory Function Besides two Calling channels, the AT-600 allows you to store up to 120/200 sets of frequency into memory, with 60/100 memory channels in each VHF and UHF band. When you select "Memory SET 120" in the Set Menu mode, memories can be tagged with a 6-character ID name, which can be displayed instead of frequency Under the circumstances, the memory capacity is reduced to 110 with 55 memories (MOO-M54) in each band. In addition to store frequency and ID name, each memory can hold repeater mode, offset frequency, paging mode or code squelch mode, and tone encode mode or tone squelch mode. 3-1 Storing Frequencies into Memory 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [C V/M ENT] to select the VFO mode. 3. Set the frequency you want to store and set all other options to your desired settings. 3. Press [FUNq+[c V/M ENT]. Two dashes should appear to the left of the frequency 4. Use the keypad to enter a two-digit number (from 00 to 55). 5. Confirm "M" and the memory number appear for one second and returns to the VFO. Note: If you enter an invalid memory number, the AT-600 sounds a "Bu" tone and memory store is canceled. Repeat steps 3- 4. If you'd like to store frequency only, you can store 60 memories. -445.000 M 145.550 A "B 445. 000 145.550 3-2 Recalling Memory * You can use the selector control or the keypad to recall stored memory. If you select a memory which has information stored in it, "M" appears to the left of the memory number and the AT-600 recalls all stored settings. If you select a memory which has no information stored in it, "M" doesn't appear. 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [C V/M ENT] to select the memory mode. 3. Turn CH to select a memory address or use the keypad to enter a two-digit memory number. 4. Turn CH while holding down the [FUNq key will change memories 10 at a time. 17 5. Press [C V/M ENT] or [D CL PS] to return to the VFO mode. 6, Press [D CIL PS] sets the current memory frequency to the VFO frequency. A Zi Clear? 145.550 A "8 1445. 000 M .145.550 3-3 Clearing a Memory 0 Stored memory can be erased. 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [C V/M ENT] to select the memory mode. 3. Select a memory to be erased. (See 3-2) 4. Press [FUNq+[c V/M ENT], The AT-600 displays the memory number and "Clear?". (If a protected memory channel is selected, the AT-600 sounds a warning tone and WEM Prot" appears for I second on the display.) 5. Press [FUNq+[c V/M ENT] again, M disappears and the AT-600 sounds a long beep to signal that the frequency is erased. 6. To erase another memory, repeat steps 3-5. 7. Press [C V/M ENT] to return to the VFO mode. *To clear all memory channels. 1. Press [PWR] key again for arounc turn OFF the AT-600. 2. Press [FUNC]+ [C V/M ENTI+[P AT-600. 3. Confirm all 120 or 200 memories e 3-4 Changing Stored Memories *The memory frequency can be char and stored when necessary 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the 2. Press [C V/M ENT] to select the me 3. Select a memory to be changed. 4. Press[ FUNC ]+[ A CALL SFT ],"Wrr flashing. 5, Turn CH or use the keypad to select a 6. Press [ FUNC ]+ [ C V/M ENT ] to stoi frequency, or press [D CL PS] to returi previous state. 18 Mi 1445. 000 M 145.550 W 1445. 000 M 1450 3-5 Protecting Memory *This function protects the settings in a memory so you do not change or erase them unintentionally. 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [C V/M ENT] to select the memory mode. 3. Select a memory to be protected. 4. Press [FUNC]+[O SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 5. Turn CH to the menu VEM Prot Off 6. Hold down [FUNC] and turn CH to change the menu to "MEM Prot On ". You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 7. Repeat step 4 or press [D CIL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. 8. Try to erase this protected memory to confirm that the memory protection has been activated. MEM Prot M Off MEM Prot M On 3-6 Storing/Changing Channel ID *To help you remember each memory channel easily, the AT-600 has the ability to store an identification name ( ID) for each channel. This ID name can be a call sign, repeater name, city, person's name, etc. The ID name can be formed from the ASCII code table. You can store up to 55 memories(MOO-M54) with ID name, each ID name can be 6-characters. 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [C V/M EN11 to select the memory mode. 3. Select a memory which you want to assign an ID name. 4. Press [# ID PAG] to display the current ID. "No Name" should appear if no ID name is stored. 5. Press [FUNq + [A CALL SIFT1. The I D's first character flashes. Note: If no ID name has been stored, the default ID name is"CH-Oxx" where xx is the current memory number. 19 6. Turn CH to select the first character. 7. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to move the cursor. You can also press [0 SET/SBJ or [# ID PAG] to move the cursor. 8. Repeat steps 6-7 until you have entered the desired ID name. 9. Press (FUNq + (C V/M ENIO to store the ID name. 10. Press [FUNq + [A CALL SIFT] or press [D CL PS] to quit without saving the ID name. A `8 1 No Name M 145.550 All -,'GH-000 M 145.550 ASCII code table: it f * I 9 - I .. I 1 7 : I B D E F K I j I K L M N 0 P Q R T U V W x y z I - 5. Press [A CALL SFT] to store the new call frequency " C " should appear for about one second and the AT-600 return to the VFO mode. 445.000 145.550 C445.000 M 145.550 3-9 Changing CALL Frequency Temporarily *CALL frequency can be changed temporarily. 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [A CALL SFT] to access the CALL frequency. 3. Press [FUNq+ [A CALL SIFT1. "C" blinks. 4. Use keypad to enter a new CALL frequency. 5. Press[FUNC] + [C V/M ENIJ to store the new CALL frequency or press [A CALL SFT] to recall the original CALL frequency C435.000 M 145.550 7C435.000 M 145.550 SCANNING 4 Scanning *The AT-600's scan features allows you to monitor several frequencies or memories. The receiver checks each frequency or memory in a preprogrammed list for activity. If the AT-600 detects a transmission, it stops scanning so that you can hear the transmission. The AT-600 has seven different scanning modes that control which frequencies or memories the AT-600 scans and three scan resume options that controls how long the AT-600 pauses on a busy channel. The direction of scan can be changed by turning CH clockwise or counterclockwise during scanning operation, 4-11 MHz Scan 1. Press [13 MAIN MONO] to select main band. 2. Press (C V/M ENT] to select the VFO mode and set the starting frequency. 3. To start scanning, press [FUNq+ [D CL PS]. 4. To stop scanning, press [D CL PS]. 445.000 14 C, :280' 4-2 Band Scan * Band scan function scans the entir 1. Press (B MAIN MONO] to select t 2. Press [A CALL SFT], the CALL fri 3. To start scanning, press [FUNq+ 4. To stop scanning, press (D CL PS' 445.000 M C 135. 000 4-3 Program Scan *Program scan function scans a spec . frequencies ranged by two frequenc 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select tht 2. Press (C V/M ENT] to select the VF set the starting frequency. 3. Press [FUNq+[c V/M ENT) to storrz frequency in one memory For exam 4. Set the stop frequency and store it ii memory. For example, M 11. 5. Press [C V/M ENT] to enter the merr then use the keypad to recall the stai In the above example, key in 1,0. 22 6. Press [FUNC]+[D CL PS]. PS:1 0- appears. 7. Using the keypad to enter the memory that has the frequency you want to scan to. In the above example, key in 11,11. 8. To stop scanning, press [D CIL PS]. 445.000 M A lo 145. 100 445.000 M PS: 10--- 4-4 Memory Scan e Memory scan function scans all the memorized channels. The AT-600 will skip empty memories. If all the memories are empty, the AT-600 beeps and does not scan. 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. To start the memory scan, press [* MS MS.M]. 3. To stop scanning, press [D CIL PS]. 445.000 M 47,10"14 10 0 4-5 Specific Memory Scan 9 Specific memory scan function scans the specific memorized frequency. 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [C V/M EN11 to select the memory mode. 3. Using CH or keypad to select the desired memory. 4. Press [FUNq+[* MS MS.M], * should appear below the memory number. 5. Repeat steps 3-4 to make more memories with 6. Press [C V/M ENT] to select the VIFO mode. 7. Press [FUNC]+[* MS MS.M], * should appear. 8. Press [* MS MS.M]. The AT-600 scans the memories with the * mark. 9. To stop scanning, press [ D CIL PS]. 10. To cancel the specified memory with * mark, press [FUNq+ [* MS MS.Mj in the memory mode 445.000 M A io 145. 100 44-5-.000 145.100 445.000 M M'10' *.- 14 5:.: 10 0 23 4-6 Memory Block Scan 9 Memory block scan function scans a group of memory channels. The AT-600 has six memory blocks of 10 memories each. The block numbers and the scanning ranges are as follows: Nurnber Memory Number 0 MOO-MO9 I M10-M19 2 M20-M29 3 M30-M39 4 M40-M49 5 M50-M59 1. Press [13 MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. To start the memory scan, press [* MS MS. M]. 3. Enter a block number from 0 to 5, the AT-600 will limit the scan to the memory block you select. 4-7 Scan Specific Memory under Mmemory Block Scan 1. Press [13 MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [C V/M ENT] to select the VFO mode. 3. Press [FUNq + [* MS MS.M]. * should appear at the bottom of the memory number. 4. To start the memory scan, pr( 5. Key in the block number to st, memory scan. 6. To stop scanning, press [D Cl 24 4-8 Tone Squelch Frequency Scan 0 Scans through the CTCSS tones for the selected frequency to help you determine which sub-audible tone is being used. Only the busy scan is provided. 1. Press [13 MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [FUNq+[7 TSO] until TSQ icon appears. 3. Press [FUNq+[o SET/Sl3] to enter the Set Menu mode. 4. Turn CH to select the menu "CTCSS 5. Press [FUNq+[D CIL PS] to start scanning tone squelch frequencies. AT-600 stops scanning when it detects a CTCSS tone. 6. To stop scanning, press [D CL PS]. 445.000 145.100 CTCSS 110.9 CTCSS M I 10'.'9'.: 4-9 Selecting Scan Resume Type *To change the scan resume type, start scanning, then press [FUNq + [0 SET/SB] to switch- between the scan resume type. Sceh Resume Type Description : @.. Indicatio n Pause Scanning resumes after 5 seconds. B" is not in the display, Busy Scanning resumes 2 seconds after transmission ends. B" flashes to the right of the frequency. Stop Scanning does not automatically resume. Turn CH to resume. B" appears to the right of the frequency. 25 5 Dual Watch 0 Dual Watch allows you to monitor two different frequencies within the same band. The AT-600 checks the second frequency for activity every three seconds and stays on the frequency if there is activity. When a VFO signal is received during dual watch, the AT-600 checks the memory channel every three seconds so the signal is heard intermittently Rotating the SOL control fully counterclockwise or press [SOL OFF] pauses dual watch in order to listen to the memory channel. The AT-600 provides you with dual watch between a VFO frequency and any of the following secondary frequencies: (1) Memory MOO, (2) Any memory Mxx, (3) The calling frequency. (4) Memory under scanning. The dual watch timing diagram- between a VFO frequency and a memory channel is as below, 0.5 S SIMC APPWS D..... @'M' DUAL 0 Note: (1) You can only change the VFO freqi dual watch.Squelch function is not to use. (2) Tone Encode and Tone Squelch fui used during dual watch. (3) You can only transmit on the VFO f during dual watch. Paging or code! operation is not recommended to u@ to transmit on the memory frequen first press [D CL PS] to exit the dua operation. 5-1 Memory MOO Dual Watch 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the 2. Press (C V/M ENT] to select the VFC 3. Press [FUNq + [2 DUAL]. "DW" icot the lower right of the frequency. 4. Confirm that MOO is checked every tt 5. Press [D CL PS] to exit the MOO dual operation, TIMING DIAGRAM FOR VOD DURING THE DUAL WATCH MODE. 26 445.000 M MOO 14 4. 280 445.000 145.100 5-2 Any Memory Mxx Dual Watch 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [C V/M ENT] to select the memory mode. 3. Select the memory address by turning CH or using the keypad. 4. Press [FUNq + [2 DUAL]. "DW" icon appears to the lower right of the frequency. 5. Confirm that Mxx is checked every three seconds. 6. Press [D CL PS] key to exit the Mxx dual watch operation. 445.000 M *144.280 445.000 145.100 5-3 Call Channel Dual Watch 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [A CALL SIFT] to recall the call channel. 3. Press [FUNC] + [2 DUAL]. TW" icon appears to the lower right of the frequency. 4. Confirm that the call channel is checked every three seconds. 5. Press [D CL PS] to exit the Call channel dual watch operation 445.000 C 135. 000 445.000 145.100 5-4 Memory Sequence Dual Watch 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [* MS MS.M] to start scanning all programmed memories. 3. Press [FUNq + [2 DUAL]. TW" icon appears to the lower right of the frequency. 4 Confirm that the next programmed memory is checked every three seconds. For example, if memories 1, 5, 11, 15, and 21 are programmed, the AT-600 stays on the VFO for 3 seconds, then checks M01. It then stays on the VFO for 3 seconds, then checks M05. It continues to sequence through programmed 27 memories until you exit the dual watch operation. 5. Press [D CL PSI to exit the memory sequence dual watch operation. 445.000 M mm"O' ` 14 4,.: 2 8 0 445.00 1455 5-5 Changing Dual Watch Speed *Normally, the AT-600 stays on the VFO frequency for 3 seconds and then checks the memory channel for 0.5 second during dual watch operation. You can set the AT-600 to monitor each frequency for 0.6 second. 1. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "Dul Wtch Spd nor 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to change " Dul Wtch Spd nor to " Dul Wtch Spd fst You can also press ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 4. Repeat step 1 or press (1) CL PSI to exit the Set Menu mode. OPERATING THROUGH REPEATERS 6 Operating Through Repeaters The repeaters for all Amateur Radio use a different receive and transmit frequency. The difference frequency between the receive and transmit is called its offset. The receive frequency may be higher or lower than the transmit frequency but the difference is a fixed split. To use a repeater, the AT-600 must be set to duplex operation-You transmit on one frequency which is the same as the repeater's receive frequency and receive on another frequency which is the same as the repeater's transmit frequency. If the receive frequency is higher than the transmit frequency, the repeater has a positive offset. If the receive frequency is lower than the transmit frequency, the repeater has a negative offset. The AT-600 dual bander provide an "Auto Repeater Shift " function which sets the required transmit offset automatically when you select a frequency in the VFO mode on the 144MHz band. Auto Repeater Shift is programmed according to the American Radio Relay Leagues(ARRL) Band Plan for repeater offset direction. For the users outside the USA, you can turn off the "Auto Repeater Shift and set your specific applications. AUTO RPT M Sft Off Receive Frequency Transmit Offset 144.000 to 145.095 MHz No offset(Simplex) 145.100 to 145.495 MHz - offset 145.500 to 145.995 MHz No offset(Simplex) 146.000 to 146.395 MHz + offset 146.400 to 146.595 MHz No offset(Simplex) 146.600 to 146.995 MHz -offset 147.000 to 147.395 MHz + offset 1 147.400 to 147.595 MHz No offset(Simplex) 1 147.600 to 147.995 MHz I 6-1 Setting Offset Direction 0 + : to the right of the frequency indicates a positive offset. The transmit frequency is higher than the receive frequency by a fixed amount. to the right of the frequency indicates a negative 29 offset. The transmit frequency is lower than the receive frequency by a fixed amount. Neither + nor - appears to the right of the frequency indicates simplex operation. 1. Press [13 MAIN MONO] to select the main band. 2. Press [FUNq + [8 RPT] to select the offset direction. 445.000 145.100- 6-2 Changing Offset Frequency *The default offset frequency is 0.6MHz for VHF band and 5MHz for UHF band. 1. Press [FUNC] + [0 SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "Offset 0.600 (VHF band) or "Offset 5.000 " (UHF band). 3. Hold down [FUNC] and turn CH to select new offset frequency You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/Sl3j to change the setting. 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. Offset 0.600 6-3 Reversing Transmission and Recept Frequency Reversing must be set under the repeater i This allows you to quickly check the repeal receive frequency to see if you can hear a directly. (not through the repeater) 1. Press [FUNC] + [9 REV]. The offset dire the repeater is reversed. (What was the tre now the receive and vice versa) The offset + and - flashes. 445.000 M 145. 100': 6-4 Cross-Band Repeater Operations * This feature allows you to set the AT-600 automatically retransmit on one band a sig 30 receives on the other band. This function cannot be used under single band operation. 1. Press [FUNq + [0 SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "XBd-RPTR Off 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to turn on the cross-band repeater function. C icon appears on the lower left side of the display. You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 4. Repeat step 1 twice to exit the cross band repeater mode. XBd-RPTR M 0 f f 445.000 145.100 Note: (1) If there is a continuous transmission, disconnect the antenna and turn the squelch control clockwise until the transmission stops. (2) Always monitor your AT-600 and the 2m/70cm frequencies you select for crossband repeating. ..11 Continuous transmissions from the AT-600 may cause unrealized interference to other stations and/or overheating of the AT-600. Use the time-out-timer (See 9-13) to limit transmit time. Be careful to avoid using the third harmonic frequencies for cross-band repeating, as the AT-600 can be deafened by its own signal and lock on transmit.(For example, 145.35MHz and 436.05MHz) If that accidentally happens,turn off the AT-600, then hold down [B MAIN MONO] and switch the AT-600 back on. 6-5 Setting 2-Second Cross-Band Repeater Delay When this function is activated, the AT-600 continues to transmit for 2 seconds after the input signal disappears. 1. Press [FUNq + [0 SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "RPT-DLY Off 3. Hold down [FUNC] and turn CH to change "RPT-DLY Off " to "RPT-DLY On". You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. RPT-DLY Off DTMF FEATURE 7 DTMF Features DTMF stands for "Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency" and is the common acronym for the touch tones used by telephone. Besides the common tones for 0-9, * and #, the AT-600 can generate the tones for DTMF A, B, C, D. 7-1 Manually Transmitting DTMF Codes 1. Press and hold down [PTT], TXJRX BUSY indicator should light red. 2. Press 0-9, *, #, A, B, C, D, you can transmit all 16 different DTMF codes. Note: To transmit DTMF D, you must press D twice. 445.000 145.100 7-2 Storing DTMF Sequences *Ybu can use the DTMF memories to store DTN sequences in your AT-600. This allows you to quickly transmit sequences you use to page oth partners, use autopatches, or access repeater features. The AT-600 provides 10 DTIVIF memories (0-9), each memory holds up to 15 digits. 1. Press [FUNq + [4 DTMF.M], "X appears on the display. "X" is the DTIVIF memory number. 2. Turn CH to select the memory address number which you want to save a sequence in. 3. Press [FUNq + [ A CALL SIFT]. The first dash mark flashes. 4. Use the keypad to enter the DTIVIF sequence you want to store(up to 15 digits). 5. The DTIVIF sequence is stored automatically when the 15th digit is entered. To store fewer than 15 digits, press [FUNq + [C V/M ENT]. 6. To correct the entry, turn CH to move the cursor left or right to the digit you want to change, then enter the new digit. 7. Press [FUNq + [4 DTMF.M] again or press [D CIL PS] to return to the previous mode. n U n U 7-3 Clearing DTMF Memory .1. Press [FUNq + [4 DTMF.M]. 2. Turn CH to select the memory location you want to erase. 3. Press [FUNq + [C V/M ENT]. "Clear? " should appear on the display. 5. Press [FUNq + [C V/M ENII again, the memory is erased. 6. Press [FUNq + [4 DTIVIRIVI] again or press [D CIL PS] to return to the previous mode. 4450000 M I `WI Clear? 7-4 Transmit DTMF Sequence from Memory 1. Press and hold down the [PTT ], then press [ D CL PS ]. " D " should appear on the frequency's first digit of the frequency. 2. Continue to hold down the [PTT ], and enter the desired DTIVIF memory number. The AT-600 transmits the DTMF sequence. 33 445.000 D45. 100 7-5 Changing DTIVIF Transmitting Speed 0 Normally, the DTMF sequences is sent with a 50ms pause between digits. To change the speed, you can use the menu to set "DTMF Tx Spd" with a 100ms pause between digits. 1. Press [FUNq + [0 SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu " DTMF TX Sp nor 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to change " DTMF TX Spd nor " to "DTMF TX Spd lo". You can also press [# I D PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PSI to exit the Set Menu mode. DTMF TX M Spd nor DTMF TX M Spd lo 7-6 Using DTMF Decode Function 9 You can use the DTMF decode function' decode a string of DTMF tones up to 15 d 1. Press [FLINq + [0 SET/SB] to enter the Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "Decode D' 3. Hold down [FLINq and turn CH. 15 cor dash line appears on the display. The A ready to decode the DTMF tone. You cz press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to activi DTMF decode function. 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PS] to ex Menu mode. Decode M DTMF Off 34 7-7 DTMF Paging 0 DTIVIIF paging uses a string of 7 DTIVIF digits, which are specially formatted sequences, as shown below. 1 1 st I 2nd I 3rd I 4th I 5th I 6th I ID of called station I flag I ID of calling station_ There are eight DTIVIIF paging code memories, COC6 and CR Each memory holds a 3-digit code. CO holds your personal paging code. C1 -C6 store other partner's paging codes or group codes. CP is read only It stores the ID of the calling station. When you want to page someone, you must first set a personal paging code and one or more group codes, then turn on the paging feature. Once you transmit, their code along with yours is sent as the DTIVIIF paging string. Actually, the paging sequence can be transmitted manually by using keypad. 445.000 M * co: 000 M 7-8 Setting Peraonal or Group Code 1. Press [FUNq + [5 CODE]. 2. Turn CH to select paging code memory CO. 3. Enter 3-digit personal code. When you use the keypad to enter the third digit, the AT-600 sounds a long tone. 4. Repeat steps 2-3 to select the paging code memory you want to set. (Cl -C6) 5. Press [FUNq + [5 CODE] or press [D CIL PS] to return to the previous mode. Note: To set a code as a group code, press [FUNq + [* IVIS IVIS.M], so the * appears next to the paging code memory number. You can only program the digits 0-9 into a paging code memory 445.000 ci: 000 7-9 Paging from Memory 1. Press [FUNC ] + [ # ID PAG], "PAG" icon appears at the bottom of the frequency display. 2. Press [FUNC ] + [5 CODE]. 35 3. Turn CH to select the desired individual or group paging code memory you want to page. 4. Press [ PTT ], the AT-600 transmits a string of 7 DTMF code. 5. The receiving AT-600 rings and displays "CP: XXX ", where )3D is your personal code. Note: When " PAG " icon appears, the AT-600 transmits the above sequence every time you press [ PTT ] and does not open squelch unless it receives a valid paging code. 445.000 145.100 7-10 Setting Page Squelch 0 In paging mode, the AT-600 normally opens squelch after it receives the paging code stored in CO or a valid group code. To have the AT-600 keep squelch closed after it receives a valid code, turn off page squelch. 1. Press [FUNq + [0 SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "PAGE SQL Off 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to char "PAGE SQL Off " to "PAGE SQL On ". ) can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SE' change the setting. 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PS] to ex Menu mode. PAGE SQL Off 7-11 Setting Page Delay 0. Normally, the AT-600 waits 450ms after tl is pressed to send the paging codes. ThiE be long enough to allow some repeaters i So it is necessary to change the page del 1. Press [FUNq + [0 SET/SB] to enter th, mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "PAGE-DL 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to cha "PAGE-DLY 450" to TAGE-DLY 750" can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/Sl the setting. 36 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. PAGE-DLY M 450 7-12 Changing Page Rings 9 Normally, the AT-600 rings 5 times after it receives a page. The number of rings can be changed to 1 ring or no ring. 1. Press [FUNC] + [0 SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "PageRing 5". 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to change " PageRing 5" to " PageRing 1 " or PageRing Off ". You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. PageRing M 5 7-13 Using DTMF Code Squelch e With code squelch, all stations use the same 3-digit DTMF code. It allows you to set the AT-600 to mute all calls that are not preceded by a 3-digit code which you select. Each time you press [PTT], your AT-600 transmits this same 3-digit DTMF code. This lets you set up a DTMF code squelch group that allows you to avoid hearing transmissions from outside your code squelch group. 1. Store the desired 3-digit DTMF code in one of the paging code memories. (See 7-7) 2. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select main band, 3. Press [FUNC ] + [ # ID PAG] twice until "CSQ" icon appears at the bottom of the frequency display. 4. Press [FUNq + [5 CODE]. The AT-600 displays the current paging code memory. 5. Turn CH to select the code to which you want your AT-600 to respond. 6. Repeat step 4 to return to the previous mode. 445.000 - cl: 000 37 CTCSS FEATURES 8 CTCSS Features Only when the CTCSS unit is installed, the AT-600's CTCSS(Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) function can be used. CTCSS functions by using a sub-audible tone which is superimposed on a transmitted carrier to control a receiver's squelch. CTCSS allows you to transmit the sub-audible tone required by some repeaters, and also allows you to set a sub-audible tone that your AT-600 must receive to open the squelch. To use tone squelch, you must set the sub-audible tone, then turn on the tone encode or tone squelch option. 8-1 Using Tone Encode 1. Press (B MAIN MONO] to select main band. 2. Press [FUNq + [7 TSO], "T" icon appears on the display. When only T is on the display, reception is not affected. 3. Press [FUNq+[7 TSQ] twice to exit tone encode mode. 445.000 145.100 8-2 Using Tone Squelch *You will not hear any transmission thi include the selected CTCSS tone. 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select me 2. Press [FUNq+[7 TS01 twice until "I appears on the display. 3. Press [FUNq+[7 TSQ] to exit tone c 445.000 145.100 8-3 Sefting CTCSS Tone 1. Press [B MAIN MONO] to select the 2. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SB] to enter t mode. 3. Turn CH to select the menu " CF I I( 4. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to si CTCSS tone from the tone frequencl. illustrated below. You can also press or [0 SET/SB] to select a new CTCS 5. Repeat step 2 or press [D CIL PS] to Menu mode. 38 CTCSS 110.9 Tone frequency chart ( Unit: Hz ) 67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 162.2 1 7.9 173.8 179.9 1 186.2 192.8 203.5 210.7 1 218.1 225. ..6 1 241.8 250.3 -I ADDITIONAL FEATURES 9 Additional Features 9-1 Setting AM Reception Mode 0 AM reception is available only with the VHF band. Once the menu "AM Mode Off" is turned on, "A" replaces the first digit of the frequency you select 1. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "AM Mode Off". 3. Hold down [FUNC] and turn CH to change "AM Mode Off" to "AM Mode On". You can also press [# ID PAq or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. 5. Confirm AM reception is activated, the 1 OOMHz digit is replaced by "A". AM Mode M 0 f f 445.000 A45. 100 9-2 Setting Auto Power Off The AT-600 automatically turns off if it does not receive a signal or keypad entry within 30 minutes. When the APO is activated, a warn sounds 1 minute before the power t 1. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SB] to enter mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "APO C 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to c "APO Off " to "APO On ". You can a [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change 4. "APO" icon should appear on the loi the display. 5. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PS] tc Menu mode. APO Off 9-3 Setting Reception Attenuation(A The menu "ATT" is designed to change band's sensitivity To improve reception where there are many RF interference can reduce your AT-600's sensitivity. 1. Press [FUNC]+[O SET/SBI to enter tl@ mode. 40 2. Turn CH to select the menu "ATT Off ". 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to change 11A17 Off 11 to "A17 On". You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 4. "A" icon should appear at the bottom of the frequency display. 5. Repeat step 1 or press [D CL PSI to exit the Set Menu mode. AUTO AM Off " to "AUTO AM On ". You can also press [#I D PAG] or [0 SETISB] to change the setting. 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CL PSI to exit the Set Menu mode. 5. Confirm that AM reception is activated if you select a frequency between 108.OOMHz and 136.995MHz. The I OOMHz digit is replaced by "A". ATT Off 445.000 145. 100 AUTO AM M Off 445.000 A35. 100 9-4 Setting Auto AM Mode IF you select a frequency between 108.OOMHz and 136.995MHz, the AT-600 automatically selects AM reception. "A" replaces the I OOMHz digit of the frequency when the AM mode is turned on. The menu "AM Mode Off" automatically changes to "AM Mode On ". 1. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SBJ to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu " AUTO AM Off". 3. Hold down [FUNCI and turn CH to change 9-5 Setting Auto Power On Function 9 If you release the battery pack or unplug the DC power input without pressing the [PWR] key, the AT-600 turns on automatically after the power is recovered. 1. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu"ALITO PWR ON Off 3. Hold down (FUNCI and turn CH to change "AUTO PWR ON Off " to " AUTO PWR ON On". You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 41 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. AUTO PWR H ON Off 9-6 Turning Entry Beep Tone On/Off You can turn on or turn off the entry beep sound as you like. 1. Press [FUNC]+[O SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "Beep On". 3. Hold down [FUNC] and turn CH to change "Beep On" to "Beep Off". You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. BEEP On 9-7 Cloning *The clone feature allows you to copy all and memory contents from one AT-600 others by: (1) Transmitting a sequence codes from the source AT-600 to the tar AT-600(s), (2) Transmitting all settings a contents from one AT-600 to any others (3) Programming by a personal compute (IBM compatible PC with Windows 9,rN Wireless cloning 1. Set a transmit frequency on the source 2. Set the target AT-600(s) to the same bc frequency as the source AT-600. 3. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SB] to enter the mode on both the source AT-600 and a AT-600(s). 4. Turn CH to select the menu "Clone Of the source and the target AT-600(s). 5. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH or pre [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] on both the i the target AT-600(s). All the portables,, display the frequency you previously si step 1 and 2. "PAG" and "CSQ" should appear on the display. 42 6. Press [PTT] on the source AT-600 to start cloning. 7. During Cloning, TAG" flashes on each target AT-600's display. While TAG" and TSW should disappear from the display of the source AT-600. 8. It takes about 6 minutes to complete the cloning. After cloning is completed, each target AT-600 turns off automatically. If a cloning error occurs, TLN Err" appears on the target AT-600's display. 9. If TLN Err" occurs, repeat steps 1-7 and try again. Clone 0 f f 445.000 145.100 0 Wire cloning 1. Put source and target AT-600(s) into programming mode by pressing and holding down [FUNC] + [ 2 DUAL] while switching on by pressing [PWR]. "I c> RX 2 c> TV should appear on the display. 2. Press [11 PO] to select the target AT-600(s). 3. Connect the wires with Philips connector to the source AT-600 and the target AT-600(s), as illustrated below. 4. To start the cloning, press [2 DUAL] on the source AT-600. 5. It takes about 40 seconds to complete the cloning. After cloning is completed, each target AT-600 should display "OK". I 3D> RX 2 3D> TX PC 3D > HT SPK JACK To TRANSCEIVER SPK MIC @@r JACK SP MI TO TRANSCEIVER 43 0 Programming by a personal computer 1. Put source and target AT-600(s), into programming mode by pressing and holding down [FUNq+ [ 2 DUAL] while switching on by pressing [PWR]. "ll o RX 2 c> TX" should appear on the display. 2. Press [11 PO] to select the target AT-600(s). 3. Connect the wire supplied by ADI to the personal computer and the target AT-600, as illustrated below. 4. Follow the programming instructions supplied in the ADI software. MIC JACK SPK JACK TO TRANSCEIVER 9-8 Full Duplex Operation 0 Full duplex operation allows you to transmit on one band while receiving on the other band without muting reception. This operation closely resembles speaking over a telephone. 1. Press [FUNC]+[O SET/SB] to enter the Se mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "Duplex Off 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to chango "Duplex Off " to "Duplex On". You can E [# ID PAGI or [0 SET/SB] to change the si 4. Confirm that the " DUP " icon is displayed. 5. Repeat step 1 or press [D CL PSI to exit I Menu mode. Notes: To avoid an echo between the intern, microphone and speaker, use of the, speaker/microphone is recommende set menu for speaker configuration(s is either "Speaker Mode IE " or Speaker Mode E I " depending on band is selected as the main band. Dup le x M 0 f f 445-. 1450 44 9-9 Setting 1 KHz Digit Option Normally, you have to enter 6 digits(from I OOMHz digit to 1 KHz digit) to finish the frequency setting.You can set your AT-600 to either manually or automatically set the 1 KHz digit. 1. Press (FUNC]+[O SET/SBj to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu " 1 K Digit On". 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to change `I K Digit On" to "l K Digit Off `Nou can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SBJ to change the setting. 4. Repeat step I or press [D CL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. 5. With the 1 KHz digit switched off, it is only necessary to enter 5 digits of a new frequency entry. However, if the 1 KHz digit is switched on, then all 6 digits of a new frequevcy must be entered. The AT-600 will automatically set the last digit to the nearest multiple of either 5 KHz or 6.25KHz. The following table illustrates the final result. 1K Digit M On Last 2 digits entered Final result Reference Frequ ency I 11,12,13 125 6.25 KHz 2 37,38,39 375 6.25 KHz 3 61,62,63 625 6.25 KHz 4 87,88,89 875 6.25 KHz 5 ExCW hems 1-4, the last digit determines the final result. 1 KHz: 0, 1 2,3 -), 0 4,5,6,7,8,9 45 X0 X 5 5 KHz For example, enter number 1, 4, 4, 8, 8, 8 will get a frequency of " 144.8875 " with internal reference frequency 6.25KHz. 9-10 Setting Power On Message. 9 Having a unique power on message is one way to personalize your AT-600.The power on message is up to 6 characters. It will be displayed and stay for about 1 see each time you turn on your AT-600. 45 1. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu " PwrOnMsg 3. Press [FUNq+[A CALL SIFT], a flashing cursor should appear under "PwronMsg". 4. Turn CH to select the character. 5. Hold on [FUNq and turn CH to move the cursor. You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SETISB] to move the cursor. 6. Repeat steps 4-5 until you have entered the desired power on message. 7. Press [FUNq+[c V/M ENT] to save the message. To quit without saving the message, Press P CL PS]. 8. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. PwrOnMsg M AT-600 PwrOnMsg M AT-600 9-11 Battery Save 9 The battery save option allows you I AT-600's battery life. The battery sai actually turns off one or both of the, section for a period of time you spec turns on the AT-600 to check for a si detects a signal, it stays on until 2 s, the signal disappears. 1. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SB] to enter mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "Save I 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to c to "Save 0.5" or "Save1.O"--- or "I should appear in the display. You CE [# I D PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CIL PS] ti Menu mode. TtE CN/OFF SrATE DARC TIE BATITRY SAVE MODE. 46 SAVE M Off M 445,000 M 145,100 M - - - With external speaker connected 9-12 Selecting Internal/External Speaker 0 This function allows you to select which band uses an external speaker instead of the internal speaker. 1. Press [FUNq+lo SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu made. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "Speaker Mode I I 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to change "Speaker Mode I I "to the other configurations. You can also press [# ID PAG] or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. Soong VHIF sound UHF sound I I External speaker External speaker I E Internal speaker External speaker_ E I External speaker Internal speaker Without external speaker connected Setting VHIF sound UHF sound I I Internal speaker Internal speaker I E Internal speaker No sound I E I I No sound I Internal speaker Speaker M Mode I I 47 9-13 Setting Time-Out Timer (T.O.T) 0 The time-out-timer feature alerts you if you transmit for longer than a specified period of time. This feature prevents channel tie-up and excessive battery drain in case the [PTT] is accidentally pressed. The AT-600 provides the users with from one to 15 minutes of selection for the time-out timer. When transmit time is limited, the AT-600 sounds a warning beep before it stops transmitting. 1. Press [FUNC]+[O SET/SB] to enter the Set Menu mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "TOT Off 3. Hold down [FUNq and turn CH to change 11TOT Off 11 to 11TOT 1 11 or "TOT 2" --- or TOT 15", whichever you may desire. You can also press [# ID PAGI or [0 SET/SB] to change the setting. 4. Repeat step I or press [D CL PS] to exit the Set Menu mode. TOT Off 9-14 Battery Voltage Reading * This feature allows you to read the ba voltage anytime anywhere. 1. Press [FUNq+[o SET/SB] to enter tt mode. 2. Turn CH to select the menu "Voltage 3. The battery voltage appears under the display. 4. Repeat step 1 or press [D CL PS] to Menu mode. Vol tage M 8.3 9-15 17501-1z Tone Burst 0 For European models, this function all transmit a tone burst signal to access rE To use a repeater, the AT-600 must be., operation-You transmit on one frequenc the same as the repeater's receive freqL and receive on another frequency which same as the repeater's transmit frequen 1. Press [13 MAIN MONO] to select main 48 2. Press [FUNq + [8 RPTI to select the offset direction. 3. Set the offset frequency. (See 6-2) 4. To transmit a 1750Hz tone burst, press [ PTT +[D CL PS], T" should appear at the 1 OOMHz digit. Keep holding down the [ PTT ] and press [A CALL SFT] . 445.000 145.100- 445.000 D44. 500- 445.000 144-.500- 49 SPECIFICATIONS GenwW@ Specification Frequency Range VHF: 144.0 - 146.0 MHz VHF: 144.0 - 148.0 MHz UHF: 430.0 - 440.0 MHz TUHF: 438.0 - 450.0 MHz Modulation Type Microphone Input Impedance 6009 Speaker Impedance 8Q Supply Voltage 6.0 -16.0 V Nominal Voltage 7.2 V Current Consumption Transmitting (13.8 V) High(5M S1.5A (UHF) s1.4A (VHF) Medium(2.OW) :51.OA (UHF) :50.9A (VHF) Low(0.35M :0.5A (UHF) 4.5A (VHF) Receiving Dualmode !zWmA Single mode :s50mA(UHF) s40mA(VHF) Battery Saving Dual mode :gWmA Single mode e.20mA Dimension(H x W x D, mm) I 189 x 61 x 43 (without power pack & protrusion) Weight 380g(without power pack & antenna) ROCWng Reception Type Dual Conversion Superheterodyne Intermediate Frequency 1st IF: 21.80MHz, 2nd IF: 450KHz(VHF) 1st IF: 23.05MHz, 2nd IF: 450KHz(UHF) Sensitivity (1 2dB SI NAD) 0.16jiV (VHF), 0.18jjV (UHF) S/N Ratio at 1 jjV a! 33dB(UHF), k 35dB(VHF) Threshold Squelch Sensitivity I 0-15 JJV Audio Output Power I 450mW (8 9, 10% distortion), More than 230mw (80, )U% distortiom 50 POW 77,7773D777 Modulation Method Reactance modulation Maximum Frequency Deviation 5KHz Suprious Output :r -60 dBc Built-in Microphone Condenser microphone Output Power(W) (13.8 / 7.2V) I I High 5 1.8 (UHF) Medium 1.8/1.8 (UHF) LOW 0.35/0.35 (UHF) 5.0/2.0 (VHF) 2.0/2.0 (VHF) 0.35/0,35W (VHF) The specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 51 ADI Communications ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY * ADI Communications Corp. warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship. * In the unlikely event of any failure due to defect in material or workmanship, occuring within one year of purchase, this product will be repaired or replaced at our discretion at no charge. * The defective product should be returned in its original packing and with proof of the date of the original retail purchase to your dealer for warranty service. * The warranty does not cover accident, misuse, fire, flood and other Act of God, unauthorized repair or altered serial numbers. * Some statutory regulations do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, nor allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, therefore the above limitations may not apply to you, ------_NextPart_000_0064_01BFAE8F.DC9E9540 Content-Type: text/plain; name"600mod.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: attachment; filename"600mod.txt" AT-600 Modifications Currently there several different versions of the ADI AT-600 firmware to hit the States. Which firmware version you have will affect how difficult expanding your rig's transmit range is. Prototype (firmware 1.00) and early production versions of the radio (firmware 1.10) were capable of accessing very wide expanded transmit merely through a software (i.e. keypad) modification. Using the keypad mod on middle versions of the radio (firmware version 1.20) extends the transmit range only very slightly. You must perform the hardware mod on the radio in order to access complete expanded transmit. The newest version, firmware 2.00, is now available! It restores the ability to access out of band transmit from the keypad, and fixes a few of the radio's bugs, including the cross-band repeater problem that some of the older units suffered from. How do you know which version of the firmware you have? Try performing the keypad mod on the radio. After you enter the last step of the mod the display will read: KEY OK! Ver #.## Now, on to the mods! (NOTE: In the U.S. it is illegal to use this radio on any band for which it is not type accepted and on which you are not licensed. Perform these modifications at your own risk!) SOFTWARE MODS: STEP ONE: First enter the menu mode by pressing (F) and (0 SET / SB) at the same time. Enter the following sequence of numbers: 1, 4, 6, 2, and 3. Turn the radio off and then back on. STEP TWO: After performing the above modification continue with the following steps to expanded the radio further: Enter menu mode by pressing (F) and (0 SET / SB) at the same time. Enter the following sequence of numbers: 1, 4, 6, 2, 3, 1, 1, 2, 8, and 9. Turn the radio off and turn it back on. HARDWARE MODS: MOD #1: Open the radio and remove Q220 from the printed circuit board. Replace the radio cover. Turn the radio on by holding down (F), (LAMP), and (5), and pressing the (PWR) button. MOD #2: Open the radio and remove Q220 and Q221 from the printed circuit board. (You do not need to remove Q220 if you already removed it by performing Hardware Mod #1). Replace the radio cover. Turn the radio on by holding down (F), (LAMP), and (5), and pressing the (PWR) button. To find the location of Q220 and Q221 click here to see a diagram. You can also download 600mod.zip (209 KB), which contains several photos and diagrams showing the location of the components. WHAT THESE MODS DO -- Ver 1.00 and 1.10 SOFTWARE STEP ONE: This mod expands the receiver to cover 100-199.995, 330-499.995, 830-868, and 896-999.995 MHz. SOFTWARE STEP TWO: The transmitter will be opened up to cover 100-199.995 and 400-499.995 MHz. HARWARE MOD #1: The radio is expanded to transmit from 138-174 and from 430-470 MHz and receive from 130-174, 350-470, and 900-985 MHz. HARDWARE MOD #2: The radio will transmit from 100-199.995 and 400-499.995 and receive from 100-199.995, 330-499.995, 830-868, and 896-999.995 MHz. WHAT THESE MODS DO -- Ver 1.20 SOFTWARE STEP ONE: This mod expands the receiver to cover 100-199.995, 330-499.995, and 896-999.995 MHz. SOFTWARE STEP TWO: The transmitter will be opened up to cover 142.5-149.5 MHz. The receive range and UHF transmit range remain unchanged. HARWARE MOD #1: The radio expands to transmit from 138-174 and from 430-470 MHz and receive from 130-174, 350-470, and 896-999.995 MHz. HARDWARE MOD #2: The radio will transmit from 100-199.995 and 400-499.995 and receive from 100-199.995, 330-499.995, and 896-999.995 MHz. WHAT THESE MODS DO -- Ver 2.00 Version 2.00 was released on November 3, 1997. It was released instead of what was projected to be new version 1.30. Version 2.00 is considered to be a major revision to the radio's firmware. SOFTWARE STEP ONE: This mod expands the receiver to cover 100-199.995, 330-499.995, and 850-868, and 896-999.995 MHz. SOFTWARE STEP TWO: The transmitter will be opened up to cover 100-174, and 420-470 MHz. HARWARE MOD #1: The radio expands to transmit from 138-174 and from 430-470 MHz and receive from 100-174, 350-470, 850-868, and 896-999.995 MHz. HARDWARE MOD #2: The radio will transmit from 100-199.995 and 400-499.995 and receive from 100-199.995, 330-499.995, 850-868, and 896-999.995 MHz. CELLULAR MODIFICATION: To my knowledge there is no way to modify the the U.S. version of the AT-600 for cellular receive. The AT-600 was designed to specifically not support receive on these frequencies, although the European version of the radio (AT-600D, for "Deluxe") does have this capability. A NOTE ABOUT THE RADIO SHACK HTX-204 and ADI HT-204: Yes, ADI also designed and manufactured the now no longer available HTX-204 for Radio Shack. (Some of these radios have also been available as "ADI HT-204" radios.) For all intents and purposes the radio is essentially the same as the AT-600. The two radios have nearly identical physical appearance, but they do have some slight differences in features: the AT-600 has more of them! For complete details on the differences check out AD7K's usenet posting! The Radio Shack HTX-204 can be expanded using the above modifications. For the exact frequencies it can be programmed to cover see Firmware Ver 1.10 above. Back to home ------_NextPart_000_0064_01BFAE8F.DC9E9540 Content-Type: text/plain; name"600prog.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: attachment; filename"600prog.txt" [INLINE] ADI AT-600 Programming Information I. To Access Expanded Receive: The AT-600 is already capable of wide-banded receive out of the box. To widen coverage range even further turn the radio on and enter the menu system. (To enter the menu hold down "F" and press the "0" key.) While in the menu system press the following sequence of numbers: "1," "4," "6," "2," and "3." You do not need to be in any particular item on the menu for this to work. After entering this sequence simply turn the radio off and then back on. The receive range will now be greatly expanded. II. To Program Memory Channels: The AT-600 is capable of storing 200 standard (or 120 alphanumeric memory channels), 100 (or 60) channels per band. Channels are numbered 00-99 on each band (or 00-59 in alphanumeric mode). To toggle between 120 or 200 channel mode enter the menu system by holding down the "F" key and pressing "0 / SET / SB" on the keypad. Use the frequency selector knob to scroll through menu settings until you find the "Memory SET" menu. You can then toggle between 120 and 200 channel modes by holding down the "F" key and adjusting the frequency selector knob. Press the Push To Talk to save the setting. Select the band that you wish to program a memory for by pressing the "B" key. (The word "MAIN" appears to the left of the active band.) To set a memory channel you must be in VFO mode (no "M" to the left of the display for the active band). Input the frequency that you want to save on the keypad or select the frequency using the channel selector knob. If you want to access a repeater you will need to turn on a repeater offset. To do this hold down the "F" key and hit "8 / RPT." A minus sign appears to the right of the displayed frequency to let you know that the a negative offset has been turned on. Hit "F" and "8 / RPT" again to change this to a positive shift or a third time to turn the offset off. Odd Offsets: The AT-600 has a default offset of 600 kHz on VHF and 5 MHz on UHF. If you need to use a split other than the standard one you will have to program it from the menu. Hold down the "F" key and press "0 / SET / SB" on the keypad to enter the menu. Use the frequency selector knob to scroll through menu settings until you find the "Offset" setting. You can change this value by holding down the "F" key and adjusting the frequency selector knob. Press the Push To Talk to save the setting. If you are trying to program a repeater that requires a CTCSS tone you will need to turn tone encode on. Hold down the "F" key and press "7 / TSQ." A "T" appears below and to the right of the active frequency to let you know that tone encode has been enabled. Hitting "F" and "7 / TSQ" again will turn on tone decode (which is signified by a "TSQ" in the display). To set the exact tone frequency being encoded or decoded enter the menu system by holding down the "F" key and pressing "0 / SET / SB" on the keypad. Use the frequency selector knob to scroll through menu settings until you find the "CTCSS" setting. You can then select the exact tone frequency to use by holding down the "F" key and adjusting the frequency selector knob. Press the PTT to save the setting. To save the frequency into memory hold down "F" and press "C." A "- -" will appear on the right of the display. Enter the memory channel number that you want to save the frequency into on the keypad. (If the memory number is less than 10 enter a "0" before the single digit). Your memory is now saved! III. Programming the CALL Channel The AT-600 is capable of storing a separate CALL channel on each band. To program the CALL channel select the band that you wish to program a memory for by pressing the "B" key. (The word "MAIN" appears to the left of the active band.) To set a CALL channel you must be in VFO mode (no "M" to the left of the display for the active band). Input the frequency that you want to save on the keypad or select the frequency using the channel selector knob. If you want to access a repeater you will need to turn on a repeater offset. To do this hold down the "F" key and hit "8 / RPT." A minus sign appears to the right of the displayed frequency to let you know that the a negative offset has been turned on. Hit "F" and "8 / RPT" again to change this to a positive shift or a third time to turn the offset off. Odd Offsets: The AT-600 has a default offset of 600 kHz on VHF and 5 MHz on UHF. If you need to use a split other than the standard one you will have to program it from the menu. Hold down the "F" key and press "0 / SET / SB" on the keypad to enter the menu. Use the frequency selector knob to scroll through menu settings until you find the "Offset" setting. You can change this value by holding down the "F" key and adjusting the frequency selector knob. Press the Push To Talk to save the setting. If you are trying to program a repeater that requires a CTCSS tone you will need to turn tone encode on. Hold down the "F" key and press "7 / TSQ." A "T" appears below and to the right of the active frequency to let you know that tone encode has been enabled. Hitting "F" and "7 / TSQ" again will turn on tone decode (which is signified by a "TSQ" in the display). To set the exact tone frequency being encoded or decoded enter the menu system by holding down the "F" key and pressing "0 / SET / SB" on the keypad. Use the frequency selector knob to scroll through menu settings until you find the "CTCSS" setting. You can then select the exact tone frequency to use by holding down the "F" key and adjusting the frequency selector knob. Press the PTT to save the setting. To save the CALL frequency into memory hold down "F" and press "C." A "- -" will appear on the right of the display. Press the "A" key to save the information to the CALL memory. IV. Using Alphanumerics The ADI AT-600 is capable of displaying 6 digit alphanumeric identifiers in each of its memory channels (in 120 channel mode). This allows you to give each channel a descriptive name, which makes it easier to remember what each saved channel is. To enter an alphanumeric ID the memory you wish to make alphanumeric must be the active frequency. To change the active band press the "B" key. To enter memory mode press the "C' key. Use the frequency knob to select the individual memory channel you wish to program. Press the "# / ID / PAG" key. The current alphanumeric ID will be displayed in the window. If no ID has been entered the words "No Name" will be shown. Press "F" and "A" at the same time. A cursor will flash on the display. You will now be able to enter the alphanumeric ID. You can change the flashing digit by using the frequency selector knob. To change which digit is flashing hold down the "F" key while rotating the frequency selector knob. When you are done entering the alphanumeric ID hold down the "F" key and press "C" to save it. To toggle between alphanumeric and frequency display mode press the "# / ID / PAG" key. 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30: XBand Repeat default3D OFF ------_NextPart_000_0064_01BFAE8F.DC9E9540 Content-Type: text/plain; name"pl ctcss tones.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: attachment; filename"pl ctcss tones.txt" to set pl go into main menu by 1: pressing function+0 2: turn the vfo until you hear a beep to get to start of menu 3: turning vfo clook ways 8 clicks 4: with function key press turn the vfo nob until you hear a beep. you are now on pl 110.9 5: with the list below count how many clicks on the vfo you need to get the pl you need. 6: make shere to press and hold the function key wile turning the vfo 7: after finding the pl you need press the ptt key to select it. 8: go into main menu by pressing function+0 9: turn the vfo until you hear a beep to get to start of menu 10: turn vfo 9 clicks to get to where you turn the pl on or off 11: with function key press turn vfo to turn pl on 12: press ptt to except it. the default pl with beep 3D 110.9 pl ctcss tones 243D 67.0 253D 71.9 263D 74.4 273D 77.0 283D 79.7 293D 82.5 303D 85.4 313D 88.5 323D 91.5 333D 94.8 343D 97.4 353D 100.0 363D 103.5 373D 107.2 03D 110.9 is the default pl with beep 13D 114.8 23D 118.8 33D 123.0 43D 127.3 53D 131.8 63D 136.5 73D 141.3 83D 146.2 93D 151.4 103D 156.7 113D 162.2 123D 167.9 133D 173.8 143D 179.9 153D 186.2 163D 192.8 173D 203.5 183D 210.7 193D 218.1 203D 225.7 213D 233.6 223D 241.8 233D 250.3 end of pl ctcss tones ------_NextPart_000_0064_01BFAE8F.DC9E9540 Content-Type: text/plain; name"pl ctcss tones.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: attachment; filename"pl ctcss tones.txt" to set pl go into main menu by 1: pressing function+0 2: turn the vfo until you hear a beep to get to start of menu 3: turning vfo clook ways 8 clicks 4: with function key press turn the vfo nob until you hear a beep. you are now on pl 110.9 5: with the list below count how many clicks on the vfo you need to get the pl you need. 6: make shere to press and hold the function key wile turning the vfo 7: after finding the pl you need press the ptt key to select it. 8: go into main menu by pressing function+0 9: turn the vfo until you hear a beep to get to start of menu 10: turn vfo 9 clicks to get to where you turn the pl on or off 11: with function key press turn vfo to turn pl on 12: press ptt to except it. the default pl with beep 3D 110.9 pl ctcss tones 243D 67.0 253D 71.9 263D 74.4 273D 77.0 283D 79.7 293D 82.5 303D 85.4 313D 88.5 323D 91.5 333D 94.8 343D 97.4 353D 100.0 363D 103.5 373D 107.2 03D 110.9 is the default pl with beep 13D 114.8 23D 118.8 33D 123.0 43D 127.3 53D 131.8 63D 136.5 73D 141.3 83D 146.2 93D 151.4 103D 156.7 113D 162.2 123D 167.9 133D 173.8 143D 179.9 153D 186.2 163D 192.8 173D 203.5 183D 210.7 193D 218.1 203D 225.7 213D 233.6 223D 241.8 233D 250.3 end of pl ctcss tones ------_NextPart_000_0064_01BFAE8F.DC9E9540 Content-Type: text/plain; name"PROGRAMING THE ADI600.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: attachment; filename"PROGRAMING THE ADI600.txt" From: Ken Collier, KO6UX 3D ko6ux@adi-radio.com Subject: Programming the AT-600 Get on The Air Quickly with the AT-600! I. To Access Expanded Receive: The AT-600 is already capable of wide-banded receive out of the box. To widen coverage range even further turn the radio on and enter the menu system. (To enter the menu hold down "F+0" While in the menu system press the following sequence of numbers: {1, 4, 6, 2, 3} You do not need to be in any particular item on the menu for this to work. After entering this sequence simply turn the radio off and then back on. The receive range will now be greatly expanded. II. To Program Memory Channels: The AT-600 is capable of storing 200 standard (or 120 alphanumeric memory channels), 100 (or 60) channels per band. Channels are numbered 00-99 on each band (or 00-59 in alphanumeric mode). To toggle between 120 or 200 channel mode enter the menu system by holding down the "f+0" Use the frequency selector knob to scroll through menu settings until you find the "Memory SET" menu. You can then toggle between 120 and 200 channel modes by holding down the "F" key and adjusting the frequency selector knob. Press the Push To Talk to save the setting. Select the band that you wish to program a memory for by pressing the "B" key. (The word "MAIN" appears to the left of the active band.) To set a memory channel you must be in VFO mode (no "M" to the left of the display for the active band). Input the frequency that you want to save on the keypad or select the frequency using the channel selector knob. If you want to access a repeater you will need to turn on a repeater offset. To do this hold down the "F+8" A minus sign appears to the right of the displayed frequency to let you know that the a negative offset has been turned on. Hit "F8" again to change this to a positive shift or a third time to turn the offset off. Odd Offsets: The AT-600 has a default offset of 600 kHz on VHF and 5 MHz on UHF. If you need to use a split other than the standard one you will have to program it from the menu. Hold down the "F+0" to enter the main menu. Use the frequency selector knob to scroll through menu settings until you find the "Offset" setting. You can change this value by holding down the "F" key and adjusting the frequency selector knob. Press the Push To Talk to save the setting. If you are trying to program a repeater that requires a CTCSS tone you will need to turn tone encode on. Hold down the "F+7"." A "T" appears below and to the right of the active frequency to let you know that tone encode has been enabled. Hitting "F+7" again will turn on tone decode (which is signified by a "TSQ" in the display). To set the exact tone frequency being encoded or decoded enter the menu system by holding down the "F+0/SET / SB" on the keypad. Use the frequency selector knob to scroll through menu settings until you find the "CTCSS" setting. You can then select the exact tone frequency to use by holding down the "F" key and adjusting the frequency selector knob. Press the PTT to save the setting. To save the frequency into memory hold down "F+C" A - will appear on the right of the display. Enter the memory channel number that you want to save the frequency into on the keypad. (If the memory number is less than 10 enter a 0 before the single digit). Your memory is now saved! III. Programming the CALL Channel The AT-600 is capable of storing a separate CALL channel on each band. To program the CALL channel select the band that you wish to program a memory for by pressing the "B" key. (The word "MAIN" appears to the left of the active band.) To set a CALL channel you must be in VFO mode (no "M" to the left of the display for the active band). Input the frequency that you want to save on the keypad or select the frequency using the channel selector knob. If you want to access a repeater you will need to turn on a repeater offset. To do this hold down the "F" key and hit "8 / RPT." A minus sign appears to the right of the displayed frequency to let you know that the a negative offset has been turned on. Hit "F" and "8 / RPT" again to change this to a positive shift or a third time to turn the offset off. Odd Offsets: The AT-600 has a default offset of 600 kHz on VHF and 5 MHz on UHF. If you need to use a split other than the standard one you will have to program it from the menu. Hold down the "F" key and press "0 / SET / SB" on the keypad to enter the menu. Use the frequency selector knob to scroll through menu settings until you find the "Offset" setting. You can change this value by holding down the "F" key and adjusting the frequency selector knob. Press the Push To Talk to save the setting. If you are trying to program a repeater that requires a CTCSS tone you will need to turn tone encode on. Hold down the "F" key and press "7 / TSQ." A "T" appears below and to the right of the active frequency to let you know that tone encode has been enabled. Hitting "F" and "7 / TSQ" again will turn on tone decode (which is signified by a "TSQ" in the display). To set the exact tone frequency being encoded or decoded enter the menu system by holding down the "F" key and pressing "0 / SET / SB" on the keypad. Use the frequency selector knob to scroll through menu settings until you find the "CTCSS" setting. You can then select the exact tone frequency to use by holding down the "F" key and adjusting the frequency selector knob. Press the PTT to save the setting. To save the CALL frequency into memory hold down "F" and press "C." A "- -" will appear on the right of the display. Press the "A" key to save the information to the CALL memory. IV. Using Alphanumerics The ADI AT-600 is capable of displaying 6 digit alphanumeric identifiers in each of its memory channels (in 120 channel mode). This allows you to give each channel a descriptive name, which makes it easier to remember what each saved channel is. To enter an alphanumeric ID the memory you wish to make alphanumeric must be the active frequency. To change the active band press the "B" key. To enter memory mode press the "C' key. Use the frequency knob to select the individual memory channel you wish to program. Press the "# / ID / PAG" key. The current alphanumeric ID will be displayed in the window. If no ID has been entered the words "No Name" will be shown. Press "F" and "A" at the same time. A cursor will flash on the display. You will now be able to enter the alphanumeric ID. You can change the flashing digit by using the frequency selector knob. To change which digit is flashing hold down the "F" key while rotating the frequency selector knob. When you are done entering the alphanumeric ID hold down the "F" key and press "C" to save it. To toggle between alphanumeric and frequency display mode press the "# / ID / PAG" key. end of file