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Manufacture:
ALINCO, INC.
Yodoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F
4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan
Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802
http://www.alinco.com
E-mail:[email protected]

Electrical and electronic equipment and batteries

should be recycled at a facility capable of handling
these items. Contact your local authority for details Copyright Alinco, lnc. PS1001A / FNFN-EE
of disposal rules. Printed in China
 VHF/UHF FM Digital Transceiver

DR-MD520T/E
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver.
Please read this manual carefully before using the
product to ensure full performance, and keep this
manual for future reference as it contains information
on after-sales services. In case addendum or errata
sheets are included with this product, please read
those materials and keep them together with this
instruction manual for future reference.

NOTE: DR-MD520 may be delivered to you after dealer-

programming. In such cases, please ask your dealer about
the available features in your unit and how to operate this unit.
Features and functions may be limited due to dealer-
programming.
ALINCO, INC.
■ Introduction ■ When using the GPS receiver
Please read this manual completely from the first page to the last, to • A GPS receiver is installed under the top panel. When the GPS receiver
learn all the functions the product offers. It is important to note that some is activated, do not cover the top part with anything that will block satellite
of the operations may be explained in relation to information in previous signals.
chapters. By reading just one part of the manual, you may risk not • GPS signals can't pass through metal objects. When driving or
understanding the complete explanation of the function. navigating, you may risk not receiving GPS signals if covered by metal
■ Safety roof. External antenna can't be connected, so we recommend to operate
It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards near a window or on a deck.
common to the operation of any transceiver. • GPS signals can't reach to the receiver in places like:
Before transmitting - Tunnels or a shadow of tall buildings.
There are many radio stations operating in proximity to the frequency - Underground floors and parking lots
ranges this product covers. Be careful not to cause interference when - Under a wide bridge
transmitting around such radio stations. - In remote forested areas
■ Covering ranges Also in severe weather conditions, clouds, rain, snow etc may
It may vary drastically depending on the type and location of antenna obstacles signals also.
system. Please consult your dealer for details as DR-MD520 requires an • The Global Positioning System is operated by the U.S. Department of
external antenna. Defense. The Department is responsible for accuracy and maintenance
■ Lightning of the system. Any changes by the Department may affect the accuracy
Any person is not safe outdoors during thunderstorms and lightning. Note and function of the GPS system.
also that no car provides adequate protection of its passengers or drivers
against lightning as well. Therefore, Alinco will not take responsibility Copyright © All rights reserved.
for any danger associated with using radios outdoors or inside the car No part of this document may be reproduced, translated or transcribed
during lightning. in any from or by any means without the prior permission of Alinco. Inc.,
■ Enclosure protection Osaka, Japan. Alinco and ALINCO logo are registered trademarks of
This transceiver is NOT water and dust protected. Avoid contacts with Alinco incorporated, Japan in United States, EU States, Russia, China
water and dust, and if wet or dirty, immediately wipe them out with clean and many other countries.
dry cloth. This product is NOT anti-explosive. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
Never use in close vicinity to explosive gas, combustible dust,on an oil States and other countries.
rig or in an open mine. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective holders.
■ Integrated GPS receiver ALINCO and authorized dealers are not responsible for any
An internal GPS receiver is installed in T(FCC) and E(CE) models. typographical errors there may be in this manual. The contents of
this manual may be updated without any notice or obligation. Alinco Comformity information
cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical inaccuracies. Changes Manufacturer:
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment ALINCO, Inc. Electronics Division
Yodoyabashi Dai-bldg. 13F
■ For North American users 4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku,
Due to strict rules, this product is blocked for operations before sales Osaka 541-0043 Japan
and only dealers can program the radio before delivery to consumers.
Manufacturer is not aware of details of such dealer-programming
therefore please kindly contact your dealer first in case technical-service Check with your local waste officials for details on recycling
may be necessary. or proper disposal in your area.
■ Important Notice
The utility software may be available to distributors/dealers only.
Programming cable is optional. The manufacturer will not release
the software to unauthorized party so please contact your dealer for Hereby, ALINCO, INC. declares that the radio equipment
details. This product may be delivered to the consumer after being type DR-MD520 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
preprogrammed with the operating parameters, then certain operation The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available
may be disabled for user-accesses. The manufacturer and distributers at the following internet address: http://www.alinco.com/Ce/.
are not aware of details of such dealer-programming. Therefore,
please contact to your dealer in case any technical assistance may be
necessary.

Conformity Symbols
Compliance Information Statement
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
Copyright 2012 All rights reserved. NO part of this document may be Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful
reproduced, copied, translated or transcribed in any form or by any interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the
means without the prior writhout the prior written permission of Alinco. instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this
Inc, Osaka, Japan, English Edition Printed in China. equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC ■ RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY SAFETY INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a This Alinco transceiver has been tested and complies with the
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. standards listed below, in regards to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against electromagnetic energy (EME) generated by the transceiver.
harmful interference in a residential installation. • FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. RF Exposure limits
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency adopted by the FCC are generally based on recommendations from the
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, and the
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, American National Standards Institute.
there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular • FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or • American National Standards Institute (C95.1 - 1992)
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3 - 1992)
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
WARNING:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
This Alinco transceiver generates RF EME while transmitting. RF EME
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. (Radio Frequency Electric and Magnetic Energy) has the potential to
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to cause slight thermal, or heating effects to any part of your body less
which the receiver is connected. than the recommended distance from this radio transmitter's antenna.
• Consult the dealer for technical assistance. RF energy exposure is determined primarily by the distance to and the
powerof the transmitting device. In general, RF exposure is minimized
Tested to Comply when the lowest possible power is used or transmission time is kept to
With FCC Standards the minimum required for consistent communications, and the greatest
distance possible from the antenna to the body is maintained. The
transceiver has been designed for and is classified for Occupational Use
Only. Occupational/ controlled exposure limits are applicable to situations
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE in which persons are exposed to RF energy as a consequence of their
Information in this document is subject to change without notice or employment, and such persons have been made aware of the potential
obligation. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This means
respective owners. Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical you can use the transceiver only if you are aware of the potential hazards
inaccuracies. Some parts, options and/or accessories are unavailable of operating a transceiver and are familiar in ways to minimize these
in certain areas. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by hazards. This transceiver is not intended for use by the general public in
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to uncontrolled environments. Uncontrolled environment exposure limits are
operate the equipment. applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed to
RF energy, or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence IMPORTANT:
of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure Not all features are available to users due to programming. The units
or cannot exercise control over their exposure. are programmed by the dealer before sales therefore some features
may be prohibited for manual access by the users. For this reason, it
CAUTION: is suggested that users learn how to operate the units directly from the
The following list provides you with the information required to ensure dealer who programmed the functions and channels. Please contact the
that you are aware of RF exposure and of how to operate this transceiver dealer for any technical inquiry because the distributor and manufacturer
so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are not exceeded. are notaware of the details of dealer-programming.
• The electro-magnetic exposure of this device may exceed the
standards of the hazard level when transmitting at the high-power setting
while connected to a unity gain antenna at a distance of 63cm (24.8 Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
inch) or less from the operator. Furthermore, the hazardous RF exposure Electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI)
level depends on the conditions of the combination of the antenna gain, if they are not adequately shielded or designed for electromagnetic
distance from the operator, output setting and installation environment, compatibility. Because this transceiver generates RF energy, it can cause
therefore the operator may be exposed to stronger RF even at a interference to such equipment.
distance of more than 63cm. For safety purpose, it is recommended • Turn OFF your transceiver where signs are posted to do so.
that the antenna be installed outside of, and as far as possible from, Hospitals and health care facilities use equipment that is sensitive to
the operator’s area. Avoid using an excessively high-gained antenna in electromagnetic radiation.
case the distance between the operator and the antenna is very limited.
Always use the minimum necessary output power for communications.
• Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total transceiver use time; Occupational/Controlled Use
transmitting over 50% of the total use time may exceed the limits in This product is used in situations that users are exposed to RF as
accordance to the FCC RF exposure requirements. Nominal transceiver consequence of their employment provided those users are fully aware
operation is 5% transmission time, 5% reception time, and 90% stand-by of the potential RF hazards and can exercise control over their exposure.
time.
• Use only Alinco authorized accessories The use of other than
• This transceiver is NOT ATEX approved and NOT intended for the use
in hazardous explosive atmospheres.
recommended or approved body- worn accessories may result in RF
exposure levels which exceed the FCC's occupational/ controlled
environment RF exposure limits.
 WARNING
To prevent any hazard during operation of Alinco’s radio product, in this Do not use this product in close proximity to other electronics
manual and on the product you may find symbols shown below. Please devices, especially medical ones. It may cause interference
read and understand the meanings of these symbols before starting to to those devices.
use the product.
Keep the radio out of the reach of children.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to an
Danger immediate danger that may cause loss of life and In case a liquid leaks from the product, do not touch it. It may
property if the user disregards the warning. damage your skin.
Rinse with plenty of cold water if the liquid contacted your
This symbol is intended to alert the user to a possible skin.
Alert hazard that may cause loss of life and property if the
user disregards the warning. Never operate this product in facilities where radio products
are prohibited for use such as aboard aircraft, in airports, in
This symbol is intended to alert the user a possible
ports, within or near the operating area of business wireless
Caution hazard that may cause loss of property or injure the
stations or their relay stations.
user if the warning is disregarded.
Use of this product may be prohibited or illegal outside of
Alert symbol. An explanation is given. your country. Be informed in advance when you travel.

The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against

Warning symbol. An explanation is given. loss of life and/or property due to a failure of this product
when used to perform important tasks like life-guarding,
surveillance, and rescue.
Instruction symbol. An explanation is given.
Do not use multiple radios in very close proximity. It may
cause interference and/or damage to the product(s).

ALERT The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss

of life and property due to a failure of this product when used
Environment and condition of use: with or as a part of a device made by third parties.
Do not drive while handling the radio for your safety. It is
recommended that you check local traffic regulations regarding Use of third party accessory may result in damage to this
the use of radio equipment while driving. product. It will void our warranty for repair.
 WARNING

Handling this product: Do not plug the power-supply into the wall outlet if the
contacts are dirty and/or dusty.
Be sure to reduce the audio output level to minimum before Short circuiting and/or overheating may result in fire, electric
using a headset. Excessive audio may damage hearing. shock and/or damage to the product.
Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the Do not modify or remove fuse-assembly from the DC-cable.
manufacturer. It may result in fire, electric shock and/or damage to the
Unauthorized modification or repair may result in electric shock, product.
fire and/or malfunction.
Do not operate this product in a wet place such as shower In case of emergency:
room. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction. In case of the following situation(s), please turn off the product, switch
off the source of power, then remove or unplug the power-cord. Please
Do not place conductive materials, such as water or metal in contact your local dealer of this product for service and assistance.
close proximity to the product. A short-circuit to the product Do not use the product until the trouble is resolved. Do not try to
may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction. troubleshoot the problem by yourself.
Do not touch the heatsink (on/around the unit mostly found on • When a strange sound, smoke and or strange odor comes out of the
mobile-base units) as it may become very hot during/after the product.
operation that may risk burn your skin. • When the product is dropped or the case is broken or cracked.
• When a liquid penetrated inside.
• When a power-cord ( including DC-cables, AC-cables and adapters)
About power-supply: is damaged.
Use only appropriate, reliable and certified power supply of For your safety, turn off then remove all related AC-lines to
correct voltage and capacity. the product and its accessories including the antenna if a
Do not connect cables in reverse polarity. It may result in thunderstorm is likely.
electric shock, fire and/or malfunction. Turn off the unit, remove the mobile antenna from its base
and keep it in the vehicle if a thunderstorm is likely.
Do not plug multiple devices including the power-supply into a
Please read cautions regarding the lightning-protection on
single wall outlet. It may result in overheating and/or fire.
page 9 also.
Do not handle a power-supply with a wet hand. It may result in
electric shock. Maintenance
Securely plug the power-supply to the wall outlet. Insecure Do not open the unit and its accessories. Please consult with
installation may result in short-circuit, electronic shock and/or fire. your local dealer of this product for service and assistance.
 WARNING

CAUTION About power-supply

Use only reliable power supply of specific DC output range and
Environment and condition of use: be mindful of the polarity of the cables and DC jack.
Do not use the product in proximity to a TV or a radio. It may Always turn off the power supply when connecting or
cause interference or receive interference. disconnecting the cables.
Do not install in a humid, dusty or insufficiently ventilated When using an external antenna, make sure that the antenna
place. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction. ground is not common with the ground of the power supply.
Do not install in an unstable or vibrating position. It may result When a transceiver is powered from an external DC power
in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction when/if the product source, make sure that this power supply has approval to the
falls. level of IEC/EN 60950-1.
Do not install the product in proximity to a source of heat and
humidity such as a heater or a stove. Avoid placing the unit in
direct sunlight.
Do not modify, dismantle, incinerate, or immerse the batteries
that may be used in accessories you use with this product.
Please check your local regulations for details on recycling
option or disposal of the batteries in your area.

About transceiver
Do not connect devices other than specified ones to the jacks
and ports on the product.
It may result in damage to the devices.
Turn off and remove the power-source (AC cable, DC cable
etc) from the product when the product is not in use for
extended period of time or in case of maintenance.
Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off dirt and condensation from
the surface of the product.
Never use thinner or benzene for cleaning.
 CONTENTS

Supplied Accessories...........................................................1 Recieving.......................................................................................... 11

Supplied Accessories........................................................................ 1 Transmitting...................................................................................... 11
New Channel.................................................................................... 12
Initial Installation...................................................................2
Delete Channel................................................................................. 12
Mobile Installation............................................................................. 2
Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call...................................... 12
Taken Off Mobile From Car............................................................... 2
Make a Digital Call............................................................................ 12
DC Power Cable Connection............................................................ 3
Monitor.............................................................................................. 12
Antenna Connection......................................................................... 4
Emergency Alarm.............................................................................. 12
Accessories Connections.................................................................. 5
Advanced Features for Private Call.....................................13
Getting Acquainted...............................................................6
Access Advanced Features for Private Call...................................... 13
Front Panel....................................................................................... 6
Set Up Advanced Features for Private Call...................................... 13
Rear Panel........................................................................................ 6
Programmed Key.............................................................................. 7 Main Menu Functions............................................................14
Hot Key Setting for P1,P2,P3,P4,P5,P6, PA-PD............................... 8 talk Group......................................................................................... 14
Combination Key Function................................................................ 8 SMS.................................................................................................. 14
Speaker Mic...................................................................................... 9 Call Log............................................................................................. 14
Zone.................................................................................................. 14
Microphone Operation..........................................................10
Scan.................................................................................................. 14
Microphone Operation...................................................................... 10
Roaming............................................................................................ 14
Resume Factory Default................................................................... 10
Settings............................................................................................. 15
Basic Operations...................................................................11 Record.............................................................................................. 22
Turning On The Power...................................................................... 11
GPS Positioning Function................................................................. 23
Turning Off The Power...................................................................... 11
APRS Location Reporting................................................................. 23
Adjusting The Audio Output (Volume)............................................... 11
Digital Monitor................................................................................... 24
Main Band/Sub Band Switch............................................................ 11
Reset.......................................................................................25
VFO/Channel Switch......................................................................... 11
Set Up VFO Frequency..................................................................... 11 Specifications........................................................................26
Select a Channel............................................................................... 11
 1 Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Carefully unpack to make sure the following items are found in the package in addition to this manual:
Transceiver Microphone EMS-88 Mobile Mounting DC Power Cable with Hardware Kit for Bracket
DR-MD520 (with DTMF keyboard) Bracket Fuse Holder Black screws Tapping screws S-Washer
(M4X8mm) (M5X8mm)
4PCS 4PCS

EMS-88

Spare Fuses User Manual Mic Hanger Unit PC Interface Cable ※ Utility software is available
(15A) 2pcs to dealers only.

The standard accessories may vary slightly depending on the version you have purchased. Please contact your local authorized Alinco dealer should
you have any questions. Alinco and authorized dealers are not responsible for any typographical errors there may be in this manual. Standard
accessories may change without notice.
Warranty Policy: Please refer to any enclosed warranty information or contact your authorized Alinco dealer/distributor for the warranty policy.

■ In order to operate this product, a properly tuned antenna, its feedline with connectors and fixing hardware are necessary. Please
consult with your dealer for details.
 Initial Installation 2
Mobile installation
The transceiver may be installed in any position in your car, where the
controls and microphone are easily accessible and it does not interfere with
 Determine the appropriate
angle of the transceiver, using
the safe operation of the vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with air bags,
the 3 screw hole positions
be certain your transceiver will not interfere with their deployment. If you
on the side of the mounting
are uncertain about where to mount the unit, contact your vehicle's dealer.
bracket.
Prepare screwdriver to fasten and loosen screws.

1. Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied self-
tapping screws (4pcs) and flat washers (4pcs).
Car body

Washer (M5)
Tapping screw
(M5x20mm)
2
Mounting bracket
3. To remove the transceiver,
unscrew all fixing hardware,
and hold the transceiver
in the way that it won't fall
from bracket.

2. Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon
SEMS screws.
 Double check that all screws are tightened to prevent vehicle
vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver. 4. I n s t a l l m i c h a n g e r u n i t .
Install the mic hanger in the
Caution: vehicle using the supplied
Use only the provided screws self tapping screws (2pcs)
otherwise you risk damaging and washers (2pcs).
the circuit board, components
or fall-off of the unit.
 2 Initial Installation
5. Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative terminal.
DC Power Cable Connection
Mobile Operation
The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12V. Never Red
connect the transceiver to a 24V battery. Be sure to use a 12V
vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the current
to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during
transmission, or transmitting output power may drop excessively. Black
1. Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly
to the vehicle's battery terminals using the shortest path from the
transceiver.
 Never use the cigarette lighter socket as a DC source. 6. Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver's power supply
connector.
 The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is
isolated from heat, moisture, and the engine secondary (high  Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks.
voltage) ignition system/cables.
3
2. After installing cable, in order to avoid the risk of damp, please
use heat-resistant tap to tie together with fuse box. Don't forget
to reinforce whole cable.
3. In order to avoid the risk of short circuit, please cut down
connection with negative (-) of battery, then connect with
transceiver.
4. Confirm the correct polarity of the connections, then attach the DC power cable
power cable to the battery terminals; red connects to the positive
(+) terminal and black connects to the negative (-) terminal. Ext. Power jack
 Never remove the fuse holders from the cable.

Fixed Station Operation

In order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation, you will need
a separate 13.8V DC power supply (not included), Please contact local
dealer to require.
 Initial Installation 2
The current capacity of your power supply must be 12A or more. the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses
continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your dealer for
1. Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and
ensure that the polarities are correct. (Red: positive, Black: negative). assistance.

 Never directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet.

 Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a
regulated power supply.
 Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires. Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating
Transceiver 15A
Supplied Accessory DC
15A
Regulated power cable
power supply
Only use fuses of the specified type and rating, otherwise the transceiver
Red could be damaged.
Black
If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle battery is
not fully charged, or when the engine is OFF, the battery may become 4
discharged, and will not have sufficient reserves to start the vehicle. Avoid
DC power cable with fuse holder using the transceiver in these conditions.

2. Connect the transceiver's DC power connector to the connector on Antenna Connection

the DC power cable. Before operating, install an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The success
 Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. of your installation will depend on the type of antenna and its correct
installation.
 Before connecting the DC power to the transceiver, be sure to switch
Use a 50Ω impedance antenna and low-loss coaxial feed-line that
the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF.
has a characteristic impedance of 50Ω, to match the transceiver input
 Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all
impedance. Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed-lines having
connections.
an impedance other than 50Ω reduces the efficiency of the antenna
system and can cause interference to nearby electronic equipment.
REPLACING FUSES
If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct the problem. After
 2 Initial Installation

Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched SPEAKER MIC

load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the For voice communications, connect a provided Speaker mic into the
transceiver before transmitting. socket on the front of the main unit. Turn the ring firmly on the plug
All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce until it locks. Attach the supplied Speaker mic hanger in an appropriate
the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver damage. location using the screws included in the screw set.

Accessories Connections
External Speaker
If you plan to use the optional external speaker/s, There are 2
options. For a single speaker, plug into the 3.5mm SP Jack on the
Speaker mic
rear of the transceiver to hear both bands through one speaker. To
connector
use dual speakers, use the stereo plug into the 3.5mm ST Jack on
the rear of the transceiver to split the left and right bands between Speaker mic Antenna
the 2 speakers.
5

External Dual Speakers

(3.5mm Stereo Out) External single speaker
(3.5mm Mono Out)

External speaker
After installing your antenna, ensure that you have the best possible
SWR reading.
 Getting Acquainted 3
Front panel Press : Press to return to previous menus.
6 5 EXIT key Press to delete characters when texting message.
8 9
Press and hold to active keypad lock.
Press/ press and hold these keys to use the pre-
3 6 P1-P6 key programmed functions.
In the radio menu setting, P1 is up key and P2 is down key.
7 MIC connector Connector to connect the speaker mic.
Constant Red : Transmitting
7 Constant Green : Analog Receiving
8 LED indicator Constant Cyan : Digital Receiving
Flashing Green : Scan
Constant Orange : Repeater function.
4 5
Displays frequencies, channels and other operating
9 LCD Display
parameters.
Basic Functions Features, channels of operation and functions may be blocked by the
NO. KEY FUNCTION dealer programming.
Press to power On. Press and hold for 2 seconds to
1 Power Key
turn Off the transceiver.
Rear panel 6
1 4 3
VOL A knob Adjust audio level of channel A.
2
VOL B knob Adjust audio level of channel B.
Rotate to choose a frequency/channel. In scan
CH knob mode, rotate to change scan directions. 5

3 ( channel Press: To use the pre-programmed function.

selector)
Press and hold: To use the pre-programmed
function.
2
Press to enter function menu set up.
Press to select/confirm a selection. NO. KEY FUNCTION
1 Ext. Dual Speakers To connect external stereo speaker.
Press and hold[MENU] key until the LCD display
4 MENU key "Next Please Press Dial Key", press the number key, 2 Ext.Single Speaker To connect external mono speaker.
it will perform the programmed function. 3 Antenna Connector Connect a 50Ω antenna.
Combination key function shall be setup in PC 4 Fan Set fan control in PC software and by manual setting.
software-Public-Hot key. 5 GPS Connector To connect GPS scanner.
 3 Getting Acquainted

Programmed Key GPS Info Check the GPS position information

It is possible to set different functions for [P1], [P2], [P3],[P4],[P5],[P6]. Monitor Monitor the weak signal or the signal with unmatched ID.
A,B,C,D. Main CH
Method 1: In radio Menu - Settings - Radio Set - P1~P6, PA-PD. Choose channel A or channel B as the main channel
Switch
Method 2: In PC software - Public - Optional Setting - Key function. Hot Key 1~6 Selects Hot Keys 1-6 Note: Hot key setup details on next page
OFF No Function
Work Alone Turn on/off the work alone function.
Volt Check the current battery capacity voltage
Nuisance
During scanning, press the key to skip the unwanted channel
Tx Power Switch the power between high, middle, low and small power. Delete

TalkAround Switch between Talk Around and Repeater mode Digi Monitor In DMR mode, press the key to turn on/off digital monitor

Reverse Turn on/off the frequency reverse function. Sub CH On/

Turn on/ off the sub channel
Off
Digi Encrypt Choose the digital encryption group for digital channel
Priority Zone Switch to Priority Zone
In Analog mode, send the DTMF/5TONE/2TONE encode. This
Call function is only valid for analog channel. Before use call function, "Press the key to start the scan in VFO channel scan start and
set optional signal in advance. Program Scan end frequency must be programmed in PC software - Optional
7 Setting - VFO scan."
VFO / MR Switch between VFO mode and memory channel mode.
Enhanced In digital channel, switch the microphone tone to normal or
Scan Scan on/off Sound enhanced mode.
AM/FM AM/FM On/Off, Off =>FM =>AM mode A =>AM mode B =>Off In digital channel, press the key to access the last call and press
LastCall Reply
PTT to call back.
Long press the key to start alarm, short press again to exit the
Alarm Switch
alarm. Switch the channel type(Analog, Digital, Ana+Dgi, Dgi+Ana)
ChType
Record Switch Enable/disable the recording function
When the radio receives a call and the suspension time is on,
Start/stop recording. When stop recording, the radio will remind press the key programmed as" Ranging" to obtain the caller's
Record repeat or send the record. This functin is only valid for digital Ranging
position and distance. (Both party need GPS positioned, or will
channel. receive only GPS information)
SMS In digital mode, press to enter into SMS messages In standby, press the key programmed as "Roaming" to search
and lock on the repeater with strongest signal. (Note: After lock on
Dial Start the manually dial Roaming a repeater, the radio will return to last frequency only after channel
or frequency is changed. The repeater frequency list must pre-
programmed in CPS.)
 Getting Acquainted 3
In standby, if the call contact type for a channel is "Single call" , Should edit the analog quick call first, then choose analog
press the key programmed as " Channel Ranging" to turn on this Analog in the hot key set. Press the key to transmit 2Tone/5Tone/
CH Ranging
function. The radio will automatically start ranging function when DTMF to start the analog quick call.
turn to this channel. Call It allows to select a contact from the digital contact
list, press the key to switch the channel to the contact
In standby, press the key programmed as" Max Volume", will Digital
Max VOL Set temporary. It will switch back to the original contact after
enable users to set the maximum RX volume.
the group/personal call hold time.
Choose Slot for current channel, this function is only valid in SMS Quick access to Messages in the menu
Slot Set
repeater mode.
New Msg Quick access to New Msg in the Menu - Messages
Aprs Type Choose analog or digital Aprs Type for current channel. Hot Text Quick access to Quick Text in the Menu - Messages
In standby, press the programmed "Zone Select" key, it will allow Received
Zone Select you input the zone number and then press confirm key will switch Quick access to Inbox in the Menu - Messages
SMS
to the zone.
Send SMS Quick access to Out box in the Menu - Messages
A CH Mute Mute the main channel Contact list Quick access to Contact list in the Menu - Contacts
B CH Mute Mute the sub channel Manual dial Quick access to Manual Dial in the Menu - Contacts
Menu
Roaming Set Enter into Roaming menu quickly Call Log Quick access to Call Log in the Menu 8
Dialed Calls Quick access to Dialed Calls in the Menu - Call Log
APRS Set Enter into APRS menu quickly
Received
Zone Up Switch the zone upwardly Quick access to Answered Calls in the Menu - Call Log
Calls
Zone Dn Switch the zone downwardly Missed Calls Quick access to Missed Calls in the Menu - Call Log
Exit Exit the menu (only for A-D short press) Zone Quick access to Zone in the Menu

Menu Enter into the menu (only for A-D short press) Radio set Quick access to Radio Set in the Menu - Settings

Combination Key Function

Hot Key Setting for P1,P2,P3,P4,P5,P6, PA-PD [MENU] + number key operation:
Enter radio Menu-Settings-Radio Set-P1-P6,PA-PD,sub menu. Press [MENU] key and hold until the LCD display "Next Please Press
Users can choose settings for Hot Keys 1-6. Dial Key", press the number key, it will perform the programmed function.
Hot Key function details must be setup in PC software – Public - Hot key. Combination key function shall be setup in PC software-Public-Hot key.
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SPEAKER MIC NO. KEY FUNCTION

8 7 1 M/S Switches between Main and Sub bands.

9
2 Number Key Input VFO frequency or DTMF dial out etc.
4 4 Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software].
6 PA MENU
The MENU key is set as default setting.
2 3
Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software].
PB ZONE UP
1 The ZONE up key is set as default setting.
5 5
10 3 Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software].
PC ZONE The EXIT key is set as default setting. Key Lock /
EMS-88 DOWN Unlock is set as default setting of holding key in
advance.

Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software].

PD EXIT
9 The EXIT key is set as default setting.
Illuminates red while transmitting, green while
TX/RX
receiving signals.
Speaker mic 4 Indicator
M lights on when: RX/TX Channel A.
connector 1. Red : URX (Main/Sub)
S lights on when: RX/TX Channel B.
(Front view) 2. Brown : 5V
3. Yellow : UTX Band The indicator light on when select as Channel A or
5
4. Green : SP+ Indicator Channel B.
1 8
5. Black: MIC GND 6 PTT Push-To-Talk key: Press this key to transmit.
6. White : MIC
7 UP Increase frequency, channel number or setting value.
7. Blue: SP-
8. Grey : GND 8 DOWN Decrease frequency, channel number or setting value.
9 MIC Speak here during transmission.
Allows the voice come out from the speaker on
10 Speaker
microphone.
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Microphone Operation RESUME FACTORY DEFAULT
MIC If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning becuase of wrong
DOWN UP operation or setup, this function will be able to resume all setup and
channels to factory default.
Press and hold [P2] Key + CH knob + Power key at the same time to
PTT power on the transceiver.
Numeric Keys The transceiver will start up with a note on the display "Are you sure you
want to initialize radio?"
Main/Sub band switch Press [Menu] Key to proceed the reset, on the screen displays “Initialize
Radio” Then radio will resume to factory default setting status.
Microphone speaker
(Channel A: 155MHz, Channel B: 456MHz)
EMS-88

Reset function may be prohibited by PC programming. The memory

channels will be erased and can't recall after reset.

You can operate the transceiver by keypad or input desired frequency 10

and channel through the EMS-88 microphone.

Send DTMF signaling

Hold the [PTT] key; input the desired DTMF signaling by the numeric
keys.

Main/Sub band switching

At the default setting, both MAIN and SUB bands are displayed. The
transmitting is possible only on the frequency/channel.
To switch main / sub band, press the [M/S] or [P1] key to set the desired
frequency or channel.
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Turning on the power Select a Channel
Turn on the transceiver by pressing the power key, and the LCD displays Press the programmed [VFO/MR] key to switch the radio between VFO
"Booting, please wait". Then it will show a start-up message, and you will and Channel mode, select Channel mode.
hear a beep after 7 seconds. Operation 1: Turn the channel switch to select a channel.
Turning off the power Operation 2: Input the channel numbers by the keyboard. For example,
if you want switch to channel 99, input 0+0+9+9 a total of 4 digits, and it
Turn off the transceiver by pressing and hold the power key for 2
will switch to channel 99.
seconds, and the LCD light is turned off.
A channel can either be Analog or Digital.
Adjusting the Audio Output (Volume) For the analog channels the Push-To-Talk button is always available,
Turn the VOL A or B knob clockwise to increase the audio level, counter- and on the Digital Channels the parameters can be set up by the users /
clockwise to decrease audio level of channel A or channel B. system operators by individual channel to allow talk permit.
There are four possible settings that can be selected in the CPS channel:
Main Band/Sub Band Switch (1) Always Allow: The user can transmit all the time.
Press the [SubPTT M/S] key on microphone or programmed [Main (2) Channel Free: The radio can transmit only if the channel is free
Channel Switch] key to switch the main channel to the other channel (3) Different Color Code: The radio can transmit if the channel is free, but
11 if there is 2 channels shown on the display. The channel with bold the color code is mismatch.
characters is the main channel. (4) Same Color Code: The radio can transmit only if the channel is free
and the color code matches.
VFO/Channel Switch
Press the programmed [VFO/MR] key to switch between VFO and Recieving
channel display. When a signal is received on the channel that you selected, then the
received signal can be heard.
Set Up VFO Frequency The indicator lights green while transceiver is receiving in analog
Turn the radio to VFO mode , then switch the channel to the main band, channel or lights cyan if it is receiving in digital channel.
the VFO frequency can only be set up when the channel is in the main
"bold text" channel. Transmitting
Operation 1: Input the VFO frequency directly by the keyboard.
1. Press the PTT key. The red TX indicator turns on while transmitting.
Operation 2: Turn the channel selector to adjust the VFO frequency
2. While holding down the PTT key, speak into the unit at normal voice
steps.
from the distance of 5cm.
3. Release the PTT key to receive.
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New channel (1) Choose a programmed channel.
(1) Enter radio Menu-Settings-Chan Set-New Chan. (2) Press [EXIT] key to enter the TG List, turn the channel switch or press
(2) Input the channel number and name. the UP/DN key on microphone to choose a TG/DMR ID.
(3) Select a zone from zone list, then Confirm To Save. The radio will start Method 2: Select a temporary TG/DMR ID from the keypad.
channel saving, and saving is completed when it displays "Saved". (1) Choose a programmed channel.
(4) Now select the new channel in the radio and go to Channel Settings (2) Press [Menu] key to Talk Group, select Manual Dial.
menu to set up all the new channel's parameters. (3) Input the ID number by keypad on microphone, press [#] key to switch
group ID or Private DMR ID.
Delete Channel Press the [PTT] key to start the call, the red LED lights up, the receiver
Enter radio Menu-Settings-Chan Set-Delete Chan, it allows to delete the ID/name/city/state/country/call type and call out icon will be display on
current channel. the LCD. Release [PTT] key to receive the reply.
The temporary call will be droped when the digital hold time is expired
Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call and the radio will return to the preset TG/DMR ID in channel.
When the radio is in the digital mode, it can receive and respond to a call
with the same frequency/color code/ slot. When receiving a call: Monitor
a. If the radio is programed with callers DMR ID number in the digital In standby, press the programmed [Monitor] key to enter Monitor. When
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contact list, when receiving a call, the radio will ring or vibrate briefly. receiving matched carrier but the signaling / ID is unmatched or the
b. The blue LED lights up. signal is too weak, this function allows monitor the weak signal and
signal with unmatched ID. Press the key again to shut off speaker and
c. The left top corner of LCD shows the RSSI icon, and the LCD display
return to standby.
will show DMR ID/name/city/state/country/call type and incoming icon
based on what is in the contact list. When in analog mode, if no signal, it will emit noise when press the
Monitor Key. ** The Rx icon is seen when monitor is activated.
d. When the call is ended, it will display “Call end”, and you can press
[PTT] to respond the call. Make sure to respond the call within the
digital hold time, otherwise the radio will drop the connection after the Emergency Alarm
digital hold time is expired. Press the programmed [Emergency Alarm] key to turn on alarm function,
then press this key again to return.
Make a Digital Call
A. Talk to the preset TG/DMR ID in channel
Choose a programmed channel and press PTT to start the call.
B. Talk to a temporary TG/DMR ID not in the channel
Method 1: Select a temporary TG/DMR ID from the Talk Group list.
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(5) Kill
Access Advanced Features for Private Call
Select Kill, and it will send out a kill signaling to the target radio which
Method 1: To Access a Private Call from Contact list
will be killed (No display, no operation) when receiving the signaling and
a. Press the [MENU] key to enter the Talk Group, select a private call ID. it will send back a kill successful message to the transmit radio.
b. Press Option to access the advanced features. **You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-Digital
Method 2: Access from Manual Dial Func- Digital Remote Stun&Kill first.
(6) Wake
a. Press the [MENU] key to enter theTalk Group, select Manual Dial.
Select Wake, and it will send out a wake signaling to the killed radio and
b. Input the Private ID, press Option to access the advanced features. the target radio will return to standby when it receives this signaling and
send back a Wake successful message to the transmit radio.
Set Up Advanced Features for Private Call **You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-Digital
(1) Call Alert Func- Digital Remote Stun&Kill first.
Select Call Alert, it will send out a call alert, the target radio will sound a (7) Ranging
beep or vibrate when receiving the call alert, and it will return a success When caller and receiver both GPS positioned, if the caller turn on
call or failed call message to the transmit radio. ranging function and the receiver is within communication range, Tx
(2) Remote Monitor radio will detect the distance and direction between two radios at fixed
interval, and then show the information on the display of Tx radio.
13 Select Remote Monitor, and it will send out a signal for the target radio
will turn on its microphone and transmit when receiving the signaling, it
will send back the voice to the transmit radio. With this feature you can
monitor the sound activity near the target radio remotely.
**You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-Digital
Func- Remote Monitor first.
(3) Get GPS info
Select Get GPS info, and it will send out a signal to the target radio which
will start the GPS positioning and send a message of its GPS position to
the transmit radio.
**You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-GPS/
Ranging- Get GPS positioning first.
(4) Check Radio
Select Check Radio, and it will send out a radio check to the target radio
which will send back a message if it is available or not available to the
transmit radio. With this feature, you can determine if another radio is
active and powered on in the system.
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Talk Group Zone
TG List: Will display the talk group list which had been programmed in 1. Select a Zone
the PC software. This list is used as a look-up table to display the contact A Zone is a group of channels grouped together. The radio has 250
TG information when receiving a call. Zones. A Zone can have the maximum of 160 analog and/or digital
New Contact: Allows to create a new TG. channels.
Manual Dial: Input the group ID or private ID to access a TG quickly. Operation 1: Press A/B key directly to switch the zone, the LCD will
Press [#] key to switch group ID or Private DMR ID. display the selected zone number or name.
Talker Alias: Allows Alias Tx Set / Alias Rx Display. Operation 2:
Go to radio Menu - Zone, select a zone from the zone list, radio will
SMS change to selected zone.
New Msg: Create a new message and send to a contact. 2. Add or delete a Zone
InBox: Shows all the received messages, and allows forward or delete It allows you manually add or delete a zone in the zone menu directly.
the message.
OutBox: Shows all the sent messages, and allows resend, forward or Scan
delete of the message. In the PC software – Public – Scan list, it allows to save 250 scan lists,
Quick Text: Pre-saved messages, and allows to send, edit or delete the and to program the required scan lists and write it into radio. 14
message. Switch the radio to channel mode, as the scan list is only valid in the
Draft: Draft messages, and allows send, edit or deleting of the message. channel mode.
1. Scan On/Off
Call Log Allows turn on or turn off scan manually.
Last Call: The Last Call List show the last caller ID and time information.
2. Scan List
It allows you save the last caller as a new contact if it is not in your Allows create a new scan list or edit the existing scan list.
contact.
Sent: The Sent List shows sent messages until selected and deleted. Roaming
Answered: Shows all the answered calls, and allows deleting the call Roaming enable users to search the roaming channel list by a
record or saving the ID as a new contact. programmed time interval and lock on the repeater with the strongest
Missed: Shows all the missed calls, and allows deleting the call record signal.This function is only valid for digital channels.
or saving the ID as a new contact. (1) One Time Roam
Allow you turn on the roaming manually. After the roaming is finished, it
will return to the off state. ** Manually Roaming is a onetime action only.
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(2) Roaming Zone (5) OutRange Note
Select Roam Zone: select a Roaming Zone from the list to set it as When the repeater is out of range after the repeater check, the radio will
active zone. You can also scroll down the list of Zones and select Add remind out of range.
Channel to add a new channel to the current Roaming Zone and set the
Note kind: It allows to set beep or sound to remind out of range.
parameters.
Note Times: It allows to set the “out of range” display times on screen.
Select Add Channel: Add a new roaming channel to the current zone.
(6) Effect wait
New Roam Ch: Allows you modify the RX frequency/TX frequency/
CC/ TS/CH name for the roaming channel. Also allow you remove the During roaming, when the radio finds a repeater within range, it will stay
roaming channel from the zone. at the repeater for a short time. This function allows to set the stay time
on the repeater.
Edit Name: Edit the zone name.
Select Zone: Select the roaming zone for current channel.
Settings
Delete Zone: Delete the roaming zone from the current channel.
1. Radio Set
(3) Auto Roaming settings
(1) Beep
Set the fixed time waiting interval to begin automatic roaming when the Beep On: The radio will beep when you press the keypad
repeater cannot be found, roaming will begin at the end of this time.
15 Beep Off: No beep when you press the keypad.
On/Off: Turn on or turn off the auto roaming function. (2) Speaker Mode
Fixed Time Set: The roaming will be started at preset fixed time or set to Mic Spk: Allows the voice come out from the speaker on microphone.
off. Radio Spk: Allows the voice come out from the speaker on radio.
Start Roaming: Both: Allows the voice come out from both speakers on microphone and
Fixed Time: Starts timed roaming on radio.
Repeater check: The roaming will be started when the radio cannot find (3) Mic Spk Set
a repeater - "The repeater is out of range" icon will appear, then the radio When you allows the voice come out from the speaker on microphone,
will perform roaming one time, and return to roaming off automatically. you have to set it is for A channel or B channel.
(4) Repeater Check A channel: Only the voice from A channel will come out.
On/Off: Turn on this function will allow the radio to check the repeater B channel: Only the voice from B channel will come out
status. (4) Back Light

Interval Set: When the repeater is out of range, the radio will try LCD backlight intensity is adjustable in 5 steps
reconnect to the repeater, this function allows to set the interval for (5) Ch. Name
reconnections. CH name: The radio will work in channel mode and display the channel
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name, and then the programmed VFO/ MR key is not valid. It will allow you set up the audio pitch.
Frequency: The radio will work in VFO mode and display the frequency, Normal: Low pitch,for TX audio only.
which allows the programmed VFO/MR key to switch the VFO and Enhance: High pitch,for TX audio only.
Memory channels. Indoor: Improved both the TX and RX audio.
(6) Key Lock Outdoor: Improved both the TX and RX audio.
Manual Lock: Long press the [*] key to lock the keypad. Press [MENU] (11) Fan Open
key, then press the [*] key to unlock the keypad. PTT: The fan will open when PTT is pressed.
Auto Lock: Radio will auto lock the keypad when standby for a while. Temperature: The fan will open when the temperature is high.
Press [MENU] key, then press the [*] key to unlock the keypad Both: The fan will open either PTT is pressed or the temperature is high.
Note: To get the key lock function working, some options should be set (12) Language
ON in CPS -> Optional Setting -> Key function first.
Choose the Chinese or English.
● Knob Lock: Set On to lock the knobs on radio, and up/down keys
(13) Menu Exit Time
on microphone.
● Keypad Lock: Set On to lock the keypad on microphone.
5S-60S: When enter the menu, the radio will stay at the menu in the set
time. When the time is reached, the radio will auto exit the menu.
● Side Key Lock: Set On to lock the P1-P6 keys on radio.
(14) Start Display
● Forced Key Lock: Set On to prevent the key from unlocked. When
Picture: The radio will display an AnyTone picture when powered on. 16
this function is ON, the keys are not able to unlock manually.
Character: The radio will display the characters set up in PC software
(7) Auto Power Off
when powered on.
Allow to set automatic power off when not used for a period of 10 Customer's Pic: The radio will display the picture uploaded by PC
minutes, 30minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours of inoperation. software. In CPS -Tool -Boot Image, it will allow you upload a Power-on
Off: Turn off the function Picture.
(8) TX Timer (15) CHG Background
30S-240S: The TX will be limited in the set time. When this time is Defualt Picture: In standby, the radio will display default picture.
reached, the radio will auto stop transmission. Customer's Pic: The radio will display the picture uploaded by PC
OFF: Turn off the TX time limit, and there is no limit for the transmission software. In CPS-Tool-Standby BK Picture, it will allow you upload a
time. standby background picture.
(9) Max Vol Level (16) CHG Font Color

Indoor: Very low volume, suitable for the indoor use. White: In standby, the channel and other information will display color in
white.
Level 1-8: Set up the maximum volume level.
Black: In standby, the channel and other information will display color in
(10) Enhanced Sound(For digital mode only) black.
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(17) CH Color A Hold pressing PTT key, at the same time press UP or DN key on
Set color for the band A channel display. microphone to transmit the TBST tone.
(18) CH Color B (28) Scan Mode
Set color for the band B channel display. SCM TO: When scanning and stopping for a signal, stays at the channel
(19) Zone Color A 5s before resuming the scan.
Set color for the band A zone display. SCM CO: When scanning and stopping for signal, stays at the channel
(20) Zone Color B until the signal disappears, and resumes scan 2s later.
Set color for the band B zone display. SCM SE: When scanning and stopping for a signal, will terminate the
(21) Main Ch scan. This function is only valid for a VFO scan.
Channel A: The upper displayed channel will be set to become the main (29) Mic Level
channel. Allows to adjust the Microphone gain, level 1 is the lowest, level and 5 is
Channel B: The lower displayed channel will be set to become the main highest gain.
channel. (30) DTMF Speed
(22) Sub Ch On/Off Offers DTMF encode speed which will help the receiver decode
Sub Channel On: Turns on the sub channel, and the radio will display successfully, 50~500ms are the options.
17 both channel. (31) AM/FM Radio
Sub Channel Off: Turns off the sub channel, and the radio will display the Off: AM or FM function is off.
main channel only FM Mode: Turn on FM radio.
(23) SMS Notify
AM Mode A: Turn on AM function,the AM channel will default at band A
Different prompt options when receive a new message. in display.
(24) Call Ring AM Mode B: Turn on AM function,the AM channel will default at band B
Different prompt options when receive a new call. in display.
(25) Freq Step (32) FM Radio Moni
2.5K,5K,6.25K,10K,12.5K,20K,25K,30K,50K, total of 9 frequency steps. Radio Mon On: When FM radio is used, you can still receive or transmit
(26) Ana SQ Level on the channel.
Adjusts the squelch level to receive signal with Radio Mon Off: When FM radio is used, the radio will not permit a
different signal strength, and a total of 5 levels offered. transmission or reception.
This function is only valid for analog channel. (33) Start Up Pwd
(27) TBST Sel
On: Set up the password for start up. You need to input the password to
TBST frequency is used to activate some dormant repeaters, 1000Hz, power on the radio.
1450Hz,1750Hz, 2100Hz a total of 4 options are offered. Off: No password is required for the radio power on start up.
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The password shall be set up in CPS-Optional Setting-Power on-Power- Radio must also be in Double Slot operation.
on Password Char. ** Please Turn Off Digital Monitor when using the Cross-band repeat
(34-35) AuRepeater A or B (For VFO A or B) function**
Turn on the Auto Repeater function, the TX frequency in VFO mode will Analog (A) to Analog (A) Cross band Repeater Setup
auto increase or reduce frequency base on the set up offset frequency in a. To set the channels or frequencies you will want to use with cross
CPS. band operation, the radio must be set to display both the Main
Off: Turn off the function. Channel (VFO A) and the Sub-Channel (VFO B).
Positive: TX frequency= RX frequency + Offset frequency. b. Set the analog channel with simplex or repeater frequency.
Negative: TX frequency= RX frequency - Offset frequency. c. Turning the Repeater function ON in the Radio Settings menu.
(36-57) Key P1-P6,PA-PD Analog (A) to Digital (D) or Digital (D) to Analog (A) Cross band Repeater
You can program these keys for different functions.(Refer to page 8-9) Setup
(58) Weather Alarm a. To set the channels or frequencies you will want to use with cross
Turn on or off the weather alarm function. band operation, the radio must be set to display both the Main
(59) Weather Channel Channel (VFO A) and the Sub-Channel (VFO B).
When the Weather Alarm is on, the weather channel will work as sub b. Set the analog channel with simplex or repeater frequency, and set the
channel. Once the weather alarm is received, the radio speaker will digital channel with simplex frequency only. 18
open and start the alarm. c. Turning the Repeater function ON in the Radio Settings menu.
(60) Repeater (Cross-band) Digital (D) to Digital (D) Cross band Repeater Setup
Turning on the cross-band repeater function will allow the radio to work a. To set the channels or frequencies you will want to use with (D) to (D)
as a small local repeater. The radio will TX on one channel, RX on the cross band operation, the radio must be set to display both the Main
other channel. Channel (VFO A) and the Sub-Channel (VFO B).
Note: Cross-band Analog-Analog: Must be UHF-VHF, or VHF-UHF cross b. Enter the Simplex channel or Simplex frequency for VFO A and the
bands. Simplex channel or frequency for (VFO B).
Cross-band Analog- Digital: Must be UHF-VHF, or VHF-UHF cross c. Set the correct Color Code and set the two (VFO) channels to
bands. DIFFERENT Time Slots (TS)
Cross-band Digital- Digital: UHF-VHF, or VHF-UHF cross bands, d. Set the radio to Double Slot operation.
different times lot. e. Turning the Repeater function ON in the Radio Settings menu.
Cross-band Digital- Digital: Same UHF or same VHF bands, **Allows the VFO A and VFO B at same frequency but different time slot,
different times lot. the radio will work as a digital single frequency repeater.
Cross-band Same frequency Digital-Digital: TX and RX are at (61) SMS Format
same frequencies, but different times lots on VFO A and VFO B.
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M-SMS: Allows SMS text communication with Motorola DMR radio. (2) Delete Chan
H-SMS: Allows SMS text communication with Hytera DMR radio. Allows to delete current channel.
(62) CTC ste a. Select "Delete Chan",the radio will remind " Delete? "
Squelch Tail Eliminate(STE) setting with CTCSS. b. press confirm, the current channel will deleted.
(63) No-Signal Ste Note: After delete one channel, the radio will move to next channel.
Normal Squelch Tail Eliminate(STE) setting(no signaling). (3) Channel Type
(64) Hand Type A-Analog : Set up to analog channel.
Set for different microphone use. D- Digital : Set up to digital channel
Uart-Det: For EMS-88 microphone use. A+D TX A: Mixed analog, allow receive analog and digital signal, TX is
Volt-Det: For simple PTT microphone(no display) use. analog.
(65) Time Zone D+A TX D: Mixed digital, allow receive analog and digital signal, TX is
Set up the time zone of your location. digital.
(66) Date Time (4) TX Power
Time Set: Allows to set up the date and time manually. Use the channel Set up the TX power for current channel.
swtich to set the current year. Move to the month by pushing channel (5) Offset
19 switch. Set the month, and push the channel switch to move forward Press [UP]/[DOWN] to adjust offset frequency.
each step. Once done, click the Menu key to save the date and time. (6) Band Width
GPS Check: When GPS is positioning successfully, enter this menu, Only narrow band 12.5KHz for digital channel.
select GPS check to do the date & time correction automatically.
(7) RX Freq
2. Chan Set Input the RX frequency by keypad, click the Menu key to save, press P2
Channel set menu Route: Main Menu- Settings - Chan Set. The channel key to return.
set menu will change accordingly to the channel type. When the channel (8) TX Freq
type is digital, it will automatical hide the analog menus.
Input the TX frequency by keypad, click the Menu key to save, press [P2]
※Chan Set (Digital Channel) key to return.
(1) New Chan
(9) Talk Around
Allows creat a new channel and save current set up to the new channel. Allows a Repeater Channel to be used as Simplex. When the TX radio
a. Select "New Chan", then input new channel number and confirm. and RX radio both are set up with Talk Around on, they can communicate
b. Input channel name and confirm. directly without a repeater. The analog channel will use the RX frequency
c. Select a zone and confirm. The new channel will be saved to the as TX/RX frequency, the RX CTCSS/DCS decode as TX CTCSS/DCS
selected zone. encode.
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(10) Name the channel.
Allow reset the channel name, this function is only valid in channel Select Cur List: Select the current RX Group List. Add Group: Add a TG
mode. to the current RX Group List.
(11) TX Allow Remove Group: Remove a TG from the current RX Group List.
Always: Always allow transmit (18) Work Alone
Channel Free: Allow transmit when the channel is free In the PC software – Public – Alarm settings – Work Alone, you have to
Different CC: Allow transmit when receive matched signal but different set up the response time, warn time and response method initially.
color code. Turn on the work alone function for the current channel. When the
Same CC: Allow transmit when receive matched signal and same color radios predetermined time has been reached for the alone working time,
code. the radio will beep a sound and show “Work Alone Predict”. The user
(12) TX Prohibit has to confirm by pushing the programmed work alone key to confirm
TX ON: Will allow transmit on the current channel. continuing work alone, otherwise, the radio will start its alarm and send
the alarm on the channel when reaching its preset response time
TX OFF: Will not allow transmit on the current channel.
(19) CH Ranging
(13) Radio ID
In standby, if the call contact type for a channel is "Private call", The radio
In Digital channel, it will show the DMR ID which must be programmed
will automatically start ranging function when turned to this channel. The
in the PC software – Digital – DMR ID list- DMR ID. Allows edit and 20
other radio's location will be showed on screen at intervals.
select an ID for the channel, each channel allows one ID.
(20) GPS Receive
In Analog channel, it will show the radio self ID which is programmed in
PC software – Analog –Analog Address Book – Number. Turn on GPS Coordinates, if both radio GPS is positioned, the radio will
(14) Color Code
display the other radio's distance and position when radio is receiving.
(21) DMR Mode
The digital channel should have the same color code for communication
as defined by the repeater to be used; which can be programmed in the Simplex: Enable to communicate by repeater frequencies directly with
PC software or defined in the Menu. another radio with opposite TX/RX frequncies.
(15) Time Slot Repeater: Enable talk with other radio by repeat frequency throught
repeaters.
Set up Slot 1 or Slot 2 for the current channel.
(16) Digi Encrypt
Double Slot: When TX/RX frequency is same, turn on this function to
communicate by the slot set in simplex mode.
With the digital encryption, the communication will be confidential. A total
Note: If DMR mode not choosed Doube Slot, the radio will work on Slot
of 32 digital encryptions is offered, and it can be programmed in the PC
in repeat mode. if choose Double Slot, it is necessary to Double choose
software or defined in the Menu.
a slot by time slot setting.
(17) RX Group List
It will allow edit the RX Group List and assign a new RX Group List to
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(22) Tx Interrupt C&T: You can hear the call when receives a matched CTCSS/DCS and
This feature allows the supervisor to start the transmission while matched signaling.
another person is talking. It allows supervisor to override the ongoing C|T: You can hear the call when receives a matched CTCSS/DCS or.
transmission brings other radios hear what the supervisor is saying, (11) Band Width
the radio that is transmitting at the time of this override will not hear the Choose wide band or narrow band for the analog channel.
supervisor until he release keys his radio and then he will be able to hear
(12) Reverse
the rest of the conversation.
When this function is enabled, the RX frequency, TX frequency and
CTCSS/DCS encode/decode will be reversed.
※Chan Set (Avaiable in Analog Channel only) (13) Compander
When the channel type is analog, it will automatically hide the digital Enable this function to reduce background noise and enhance audio
menu, The below listed menus are for analog channel only, unlisted clarity, especially in long range communication.
menus are are the same as the digital channel, please refer to Chan Set (14) Scrambler
(Digital Channel). An analog voice inversion scrambler can be equipped.This special audio
(4) TCDT process can offer a more confidential communication.
Set up the CTCSS/DCS code for the TX. Other radios at same frequency will receive only disordered noises.
21 (5) RCDT The radio has 11groups standard Scrambler and 1 group self-defind
Set up the CTCSS/DCS code for the RX. Scrambler. It works with the CML128 and CML138.
(6) RTCDT (19) Busy Lock
Set up the CTCSS/DCS code for both TX and RX CTCSS code: Always: Always allows transmissions
62.5Hz~254.1Hz, a total of 51 groups DCS code: 000N~7771, a total of RL: Will not allow transmit when receiving matched carrier but
1024 groups. unmatched CTCSS/DCS.
(7) Optional Signal BU: Will not allow transmit when receiving matched carrier.
Allows the setup of DTMF/5TONE/2TONE encode and decode for the (21) OWN ID
Analog channels. When the analog channel set up with optional signal, you can check the
(10) Squelch mode radio ID number in this menu. The ID number should be set up in PC
When the analog channel is set up for both CTCSS/DCS decoding and software – Analog – Analog Address Book.
optional signaling, you can set up the RX condition in this menu. (22) DTMF Enc
SQ: You can hear the call once the channel receive matched carrier. Set a DTMF ID as the default call ID for the current channel.
CDT: You can hear the call when receive matched CTCSS/DCS signal. Press the PTT key to transmit the selected DTMF ID.
TONE: You can hear the call when receives a matched signaling.
Edit the DTMF ID in Menu or with the PC programing software.
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(23-24) 2Tone Enc/Dec Record
Set a 2Tone as the default call ID for the current channel. Press the [PTT] The voice record is designed for security use purpose. Each call will
key to transmit the selected 2Tone. be saved as a separated recording file with DMR ID and time details.
Edit the 2Tone in the PC programing software before it can be selected. The standard voice 10hours record allows in digital channel only. The
(25) 5Tone Enc optional 500 hours voice record allow in both digital and analog channels
Set a 5Tone as the default call ID for the current channel. Press the [PTT] (It requires to implement an optional recording board).
key to transmit the selected 5Tone. 1. Record Switch
Edit the 5Tone in the PC programing software before it can be selected. Select on or off to turn on or off the recording.
(26) 5TONE BOT
2. Record List
Set ON to send the 5Tone encode ID when press the [PTT] key. Select a Record list to enter the Record file. Click on a Record file to see
(27) 5TONE EOT the Detailed Information. It allows different options.
Set ON to send the 5Tone encode ID when release the [PTT] key. (1) Record Play, it will play one record at a time, you can turn the channel
(29) APRS Receive switch to choose another recording without return to previous menu.
Turn on this function to enable the radio receiving the analog APRS (2) Loop Playback, it will play all records in circle.
information in current channel. Make sure your channel setting (3) Record Send, it allows you choose a TG or private ID from TG list or
Frequency, CTCSS/DCS match to the transmit radio's setting. manually, and transmit the record. 22
The radio will display the callsign, coordinates,direction,distance, 3. Record Delete
digipeater paths, etc., when receive the analog APRS from the other This function allows you delete all the recordings.
radios.
4. Recording Manually
Radio Menu-> APRS -> Ana APRS Info, allows to check the receive
In the PC software, Public – Optional Setting – Key function, program a
analog APRS logs.
key as Record.
CPS -> Public->APRS ->Analog APRS -> Receive Allow set to "On",
a. Press the programmed Record key, and the radio will start the
and input the Callsign and SSID you want to receive. The radio will only
recording, and speak into the microphone.
receive and display the analog APRS information of the filter callsign,
instead of display all analog APRS. b. Select Record Play, and the radio will play the record
c. Select Record Send, and the radio will display Contact list or Manual
3. Device Info
Show the Radio ID, Radio name, model name, frequency range, Dial.
firmware version and hardware version, radio data version, latest d. Select Contact list to choose a contact, and press select to send the
production date, picture version, language version, sct version and BT Record.
module version. e. Select Manual Dial, input the DMR ID, press key to switch group
ID or private ID, press select to send the Record.
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APRS Location Reporting

GPS Positioning Function APRS menu is not in menu list when GPS is off, you have to turn on
1. GPS On/Off GPS first if you want to use APRS menu.
Turn the GPS on or off manually. (1) Upload Type
2. GPS Info None: No APRS.
Method 1: Check GPS info from Menu Sel A Aprs: Select analog APRS. Sel D Aprs: Select DMR APRS.
Press [MENU] key to enter Main Menu, select "GPS", then select "GPS (2) Ana APRS
Info".
PTT Upload: Set the PTT transmit method.
Method 2: Check GPS info from programmed key
● Off: Not transmit APRS.
In the PC software, Public – Optional Setting – Key function, program a
● Tx Start: Transmit analog APRS when press the PTT.
key as "GPS Info", then press the programmed key to check the GPS
info. ● TX End: Transmit analog APRS when release the PTT.
NOTE: If the GPS is not positioning, it will display “No Fixed Upload Power: Set the transmit power.
Position”, and the GPS icon shows a grey color. Move the radio Upload frequency: Set the transmit frequency.
to an open window or outdoors, and it will take a few minutes to Signal Path: Set the signal path to transmit the APRS.
23 connect to the GPS Satellites. Upload text: Set the text to be shown on aprs.fi.
3. Send GPS Information (3) Ana APRS Info
a. When the GPS is positioning successfully, the GPS icon shows a red The received analog APRS information will be saved in radio for look
color. Follow the above step to check the GPS info, press edit key to Text back use. Click on "Ana APRS Info" will show the received APRS
edit. information.
b. Press Confirm, and it will display Send or Save. If you select Save, the
Click on "Delete All" will clear the information.
GPS info will be saved as a draft message. (4) Digi APRS
c. Choose Send and it will display Contact list or Manual Dial.
PTT Upload: Set the PTT transmit method.
d. Select Contact list to choose a contact, press select to send the GPS
● Off: Not transmit APRS.
info. or
● On: Transmit DMR APRS when release the PTT.
e. Select Manual Dial, input the DMR ID, press key to switch group
ID or private ID, press [MENU] to send the GPS info. Report Channel: Allow user to select a channel to transmit the DMR
APRS, please set the 8 report channels in CPS-APRS-Digi page first.
Upload Slot: Allow user to select a slot to transmit the DMR APRS.
● Channel Slot: It uses the slot of current channel
● Slot 1: Use slot 1
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● Slot 2: Use slot 2 Digital Monitor
Upload ID: Allow user to set an APRS TG as the destination. (1) DigiMoni Switch
(5) Digi APRS Info off: Turn off Digital Monitor
The received APRS information will be saved in radio for look back use. Single Slot: Monitor the current TS
Click on "Digi APRS Info" will show the received APRS information. Double Slot: Monitor TS1 and TS2
Click on "Delete All" will clear the information. (2) DigiMoni Cc
(6) Intervals Set Any Cc: Monitor any color code
This function allows you to set the analog APRS or DMR APRS auto Same Cc: Monitor the same color code
transmit at fixed times. (3) DigiMoni Id
(7) Upload Beacon Any Id: Monitor any TG
GPS Beacon: The APRS will transmit the GPS data, only if the GPS is Same Id: Monitor the same TG
set (4) Slot Hold
to on first, then GPS must also successfully lock on the satellites. Off: Turn off the slot hold
Fixed Beacon: The APRS will transmit the fixed beacon data. Someone On: Turn on the slot hold
can transmit the fixed beacon without setting the GPS on. The fixed Recommend to turn on slot hold when monitor double slot TS1 and TS2, 24
beacon location information should be set in CPS firstly. when the signal is disappear in one slot, instead of switching to the other
Note: More setup are available by PC software only. CPS-Tools-Options- slot at once, the radio will hold on some seconds and wait for the audio
APRS, you have to check on the APRS box first to get APRS menu add drop.
to the left Digital menu.
(APRS is a registered trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR) 1. How to Respond and Save a call in Digital Monitor Mode
During Digital Monitor, when receive a call with unmatched ID, press
[*] key, the screen will display "Monitor Response Setup Successfully ",
press [PTT] key will reponse to the call.
Press key, the radio will remind you choose a Zone, you can choose
a zone and save the new channel to the Zone.
 8 RESET
A. Power off the radio.
B. Then power it on while holding the [P2] and the channel switch at the
same time.
C. The radio will start up with a note on the display – "Are you sure you
want to initialize radio?"
Press Exit to exit the reset and power on the radio.
Press Confirm to proceed the reset, it will come with a screen display
note – Initialize Radio.
D. After a re-start the radio will display the setting of time zone and the
date and the time. Use the channel switch to set the current year.
Move to the month by pushing the channel switch. Set the month, and
use the channel switch key to move forward each step. Once done,
click the Confirm key to save the date and time.
Please remember set up the time zone to avoid the date/time error.
Make sure the codeplug is saved to PC before your do the update and
25 reset.
 Specifications 9
GENERAL tRANSMIttER
RX: 136MHz~174MHz, 220MHz~225MHz, VHF: 55W/25W/10W/1W
400MHz~480MHz
Frequency Range RF Power Output 222~225MHz:5W(High)/1.5W(middle low small)
TX: 144MHz~148MHz, 222MHz~225MHz,
(DR-MD520T) 420MHz~450MHz UHF: 40W/25W/10W/1W

FM: 88MHz~108MHz Less than 1GHz: -36dBm

Channel Spacing
RX : 136Mhz~174MHz, 400Mhz~480MHz More than 1GHz: -30dBm
Frequency Range TX : 144MHz~146Mhz, 430MHz~440MHz
FM Hum & Noise 25kHz: 40dB
(DR-MD520E) AM : 108MHz~137MHz
FM : 76MHz~108MHz (Analog) 12.5kHz: 36dB
Number of Channels 4000 channels
Modulation 16K0F3E/11K0F3E/7K60FXD/7K60FXE
Analog: 12.5/25KHz
Channel Spacing
Digital: 12.5KHz RECEIVER
26
Zones per Radio 250 zone (MAX 250ch/zone) 25kHz: 0.25uV
Sensitivity
Operating Voltage 13.8V DC ±15% (Analog/12dB SINAD) 12.5kHz: 0.35uV
Operating Temperature 5%: 0.3uV
-20~+60℃ Sensitivity
Range
(Digital/BER) 1%: 0.7uV
Frequency Stability ±2.0ppm
FM Hum & Noise 25kHz:45dB
Antenna Impedance 50Ω
(Analog) 12.5kHz:40dB
Dimensions 141x40x188 mm
(WxHxD Approx) (5.55x1.57x7.40 inches) Audio Distortion ≤5%

Weight (Approx) 1.04kg /36.68 ounces Audio Output 2W / 8Ω

Recording time 4 Hours
 100 WARNING
■FCC Compliance Statements: ■Licensing Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Use our radio in USA is subject to the rules & regulations of FCC. Changes or
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and modifications not expressly approved by our may void the user authority granted by
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC
undesired operation. requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the
supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. an organization representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any
transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc) not authorized by the FCC
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.
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reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Important: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device. Your
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations. Any
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: adjustments to your radio must be made by qualified technicians.
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. To be safe and sure:
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