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TX3600 SERIES
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• TX3600 Series BW • MC522BC LCD Microphone • RH003

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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 CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Group Selcalls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 DTMF (Dual Tone Multiple Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front panel controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Page Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
MC522BC – Microphone controls. . . . . . . . . . . 4 CTCSS/DCS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
standard functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Optional Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the programmable Functions . . . . . . . . 7 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Page
Selective Calling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED • Illuminated high contrast alpha-numeric Liquid Crystal

Display (LCD) provides a visual indication of all selected
• TX3600 Series Radio • Microphone Clip functions at a glance.
• Mounting Cradle • DC Lead • Alpha-numeric labelling of selected channels simplifies
channel selection and Identification of incoming callers.
• Instruction Manual • Screw Pack
• Four scanning modes available including ‘Multi-trunk’
• Microphone Extension If any items are missing or
(busy channel voting) and Signal Strength voting.
Lead damaged, please contact
your retailer or place of • Transmitter output power of 5 Watts, switchable
• Adaptor for Lead to 1 Watt.
purchase.
• Adaptor Mounting • Priority channel feature allows your working or local
Bracket repeater channel to be instantly recalled at the press
of a key.
INTRODUCTION • The very latest surface mount component types,
design and assembly techniques and quality control
The GME TX3600 Series of Commercial UHF radios has been
procedures are used to ensure the highest performance
wholly designed and manufactured in Australia by Standard
and reliability.
Communications Pty. Ltd. to meet the requirements of
commercial radio users. • Unique Transpond Mode allows you to transfer
an incoming Selcall to another radio if your radio
The TX3600 Series combines the very latest in electronic
is unattended.
hardware with computer aided design and manufacturing
techniques to produce a compact mobile commercial radio • Microprocessor Controlled Frequency Synthesiser
with outstanding features, specifications and performance. provides user programmable control of scanning,
channel memories and selected feature options.
FEATURES • Permanent Memory retains all user settings in
non-volatile memory even when the power has
• Strong die cast metal construction. been removed.
• Tested to MIL-STD 810C/D/E standards for shock, • DTMF Signalling using preprogrammed speed dial keys.
vibration, humidity and dust.
• Built-in Selcall (up to 8 tones) with Alphanumeric ANI.
• Simple-to-use Controls – rotating on/off volume control
• A built-in Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System
and channel switch and push button function keys.
(CTCSS) and Digitally Coded Squelch (DCS) option provides
• Up to 99 simplex and semi-duplex channels. In addition, quiet channel operation.
all 40 UHF CB channels may be programmed if required.
(UHF Model only).

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 Front panel controls

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Rotate for Channel Selector / Volume Control /

Push for Function A* Display Push for Function B*

TX3600

Microphone Port Function Function Function Function

1 Key* 2 Key* 3 Key* 4 Key*

* See table on Page 5 for programmable functions.

FRONT PANEL LCD INDICATORS

Scan Indicator Channel In Memory Indicator Channel Busy Indicator Transmit Indicator

Alpha Numeric Display Channel Number

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 MC522BC – MICROPHONE controls

MICROPHONE CONTROLS

Skip/Call Key

Push to talk (PTT)

LCD Display

Function 1 Key*
Function A Key* Function 2 Key*

Power/
Function 4 Key*
Function B Key*

Function 3 Key*
Channel Selector/ Volume Control
Scroll Up/Down Key

* See table on Page 5 for programmable functions.

MICROPHONE LCD INDICATORS

Transmit Indicator Alpha Numeric Display Channel in Memory Indicator

Channel Busy
Indicator

Scan Indicator

Key Pad Lock Alpha Numeric Display

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 programmable FUNCTIONS
FUNCTION A F1 F2 F3 F4 B FUNCTION A F1 F2 F3 F4 B
Transmit Hi/Lo Power Recall CH M1 + Dial DTMF M1

Monitor Recall CH M1 + Dial DTMF M2

Squelch Recall CH M1 + Dial DTMF M3

Talk-Around Recall CH M1 + Dial DTMF M4

Scan Recall CH M2 + Dial DTMF M1

OS/GS Toggle Recall CH M2 + Dial DTMF M2

Page (Transpond) Recall CH M2 + Dial DTMF M3

Quiet Recall CH M2 + Dial DTMF M4

Recall CH M1 Recall CH M3 + Dial DTMF M1

Recall CH M2 Recall CH M3 + Dial DTMF M2

Recall CH M3 Recall CH M3 + Dial DTMF M3

Recall CH M4 Recall CH M3 + Dial DTMF M4

Speed Dial Selcall Memory Recall CH M4 + Dial DTMF M1

Recall CH M1 + Dial Selcall Mem Recall CH M4 + Dial DTMF M2

Recall CH M2 + Dial Selcall Mem Recall CH M4 + Dial DTMF M3

Recall CH M3 + Dial Selcall Mem Recall CH M4 + Dial DTMF M4

Recall CH M4 + Dial Selcall Mem Call

Speed Dial DTMF M1 Keylock

Speed Dial DTMF M2 Monitor (Toggle)

Speed Dial DTMF M3 S-Meter (Toggle)

Speed Dial DTMF M4

Tick the boxes that match the function keys on your radio with the specific feature programmed by your retailer.

Standard Functions If there are no signals present, press the Squelch key,
briefly to open the Squelch, then adjust the volume while
TURNING THE TX3600 Series ON OR OFF listening to the receiver's background noise. When finished,
Rotate the Volume control clockwise past the 'click' to briefly press the Squelch key again to return the receiver to
turn the TX3600 Series ON. Rotate the control fully counter the quiet state.
clockwise past the click to turn the radio OFF. If your radio does not have a Squelch key and there are no
MC522BC- Press and hold the PWR key for 2 seconds to signals present, set the Volume control to the 11 o'clock
turn the unit ON. Press and hold the PWR key for 2 seconds position as a starting point.
to turn the unit OFF. MC522BC- If the radio does not have a Squelch key and
ADJUSTING THE RECEIVER VOLUME there are no signals present, set your volume to 12 as a
starting point.
While receiving a signal, rotate the Volume control to
achieve a comfortable listening level. Note: The minimum setting of the Volume control has
MC522BC- While receiving a signal, press the + to increase been factory preset so that, even with the volume turned
the volume and press the – to decrease the volume to right down, you can still hear a low level sound from
achieve a comfortable listening level. the speaker).

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 speak at a normal voice level. The microphone is quite
sensitive so it is not necessary to raise your voice or shout.

SELECTING CHANNELS Note: Your radio may have been programmed to prevent
you from transmitting when the channel is already in use.
The channels in your radio are preprogrammed by your If this is the case, pressing the PTT switch while the channel
retailer and are Identified by numbers. In addition, each is busy will result in a low beep and the transmitter will
channel may also be programmed with an Identifying name not function.
or 'alphanumeric label'. The label appears in the bottom left
of the display. RECEIVING

To change channels, rotate the Channel Selector knob. Normal Reception

Rotating it clockwise will select higher channel numbers Your radio will normally be muted (Squelched) so that it
while rotating it counterclockwise will select lower is quiet when there are no signals. When a transmission is
channel numbers. received, the radio will automatically unmute itself to allow
MC522BC- To change channels, press the and keys to you to hear the call.
step upwards or step downwards one or more channels.
The BUSY Indicator
Alphanumeric Labels
Whenever the channel is active, the 'BUSY' indicator will
As well as Identifying channels by their channel numbers, appear on the display. However, depending on the muting
channels may be programmed with a 5 character options programmed into your radio, you may not always
alphanumeric label. Using labels with meaningful names hear any sound from the speaker. This can happen when
makes it much easier to Identify channels. others are sharing the channel but their calls are not meant
for you. For this reason it is important that you visually check
e.g. The channel you normally contact your office on might
that the channel is not busy before making a call to ensure
be labelled OFFICE while a construction site channel
you do not accidentally talk over someone else. In some
might be labelled SITE1. In this way you no longer
cases your radio may be programmed with 'Busy Channel
need to remember which channel numbers to select, you
Lockout' to prevent you from transmitting while
simply select the required channel by its label.
the channel is busy.
Signal Meter
The TX3600 Series may be programmed to display the
strength of the incoming signal in the lower left of the LCD.
Alpha Numeric Label

MC522BC OPTION

Signal Meter

MC522BC OPTION

Alpha Numeric Label

Alphanumeric labels are preprogrammed into your radio by
your retailer.
TRANSMITTING
Before transmitting, check to see if the channel is already in
use (i.e. 'Busy' will be displayed). If the channel is busy, you Signal Meter
should wait until it is clear before transmitting.
To transmit, press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch on the
microphone. Hold the microphone about 2 - 6 cms from
your mouth and slightly to one side so that you are speaking
across the microphone, not directly into it. When talking,
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 Using the programmable The sensitivity of the Squelch to incoming signals can be
functions set to suit your operating environment. The TX3600 Series
has three preset Squelch sensitivity settings which can be
The TX3600 Series can be programmed to suit your specific selected using a front panel key sequence.
requirements by enabling only those features that are
useful to your operation. • SQL1: Maximum Sensitivity
The Squelch will open even on very weak signals. This
The following section describes all the additional features is the best setting for quiet country or rural locations
available in the TX3600 Series. In most cases only a few of where there are very few weak stations or little locally
these features will be enabled in a TX3600 Series at any generated interference.
one time. Many of the front panel keys are able to perform
multiple functions depending on how they are programmed. • SQL2: Medium Sensitivity
In addition many of the functions can be programmed into The Squelch will open on most signals, but will not be
more than one key which means that no specific key can be as sensitive to very weak signals or local interference.
addressed as performing a particular function. It is therefore Suitable for general or suburban use.
a matter for your retailer to inform you of the keys that are • SQL3: Minimum Sensitivity
enabled and what their functions are. You can then refer The Squelch will open on reasonably strong signals and
to this manual to learn how to use the specific functions weak signals will not be heard. Suitable for inner city
with which you have been provided. (The table on page applications or areas of severe interference.
5 is provided to enable you to tick the appropriate boxes
to match the 6 function keys with the specific functions To pre-select the Squelch sensitivity
programmed by your retailer). 1. Turn your radio OFF at the Volume control.
THE Squelch KEY MC522BC- Turn your radio OFF by pressing and holding
the PWR key for 2 seconds.
The Squelch (or mute) is used to eliminate any annoying
2. Hold the F1 and F4 keys while turning the unit back
background noise when there are no signals present.
ON again.
The TX3600 Series features a pre-set Squelch system which
MC522BC- Hold the F1 and F4 keys while pressing and
can be switched ON or OFF using the Squelch key. When
holding the PWR key for 2 seconds.
the Squelch is OFF, the receiver’s background noise will be
heard (unless Quiet is enabled) and the 'BUSY' indicator will 3. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select SQL1,
appear on the display. When the Squelch is ON, the receiver SQL2 or SQL3.
will remain quiet when there are no signals present, but an MC522BC- Press the and keys to select SQL1,
incoming signal will overcome the Squelch action and be SQL2 or SQL3.
heard in the speaker. 4. T urn the unit OFF again to store the setting.
To disable the Squelch, briefly press the Squelch key. MC522BC- Turn the unit OFF by pressing and holding
A low beep will be heard. If there are no signals present, the PWR key for 2 seconds to store the setting.
you will hear the receiver’s background noise. THE HI/LO POWER KEY
To re-enable the Squelch, briefly press the Squelch key
The Hi/Lo Power key is used to change the output power of the
again. A high beep will be heard.
transmitter from its maximum level of 5 Watts down to 1 Watt.
Note: Disabling the Squelch will allow you to listen to all There are a number of reasons why you might want to use low
other callers on the channel, unless Selcall is in use and the power, including operating in close proximity to other radios or
Quiet key has been pressed as indicated by the icon on a nearby repeater, or conserving power when operating from
the display. a battery supply. If the other radios or the nearby repeater are
some distance away, you should select
Setting the Squelch Sensitivity Hi power, to ensure maximum range.
If an incoming signal is very weak and is close to the Note: Some channels on your radio may be permanently
minimum Squelch level, it may become broken or ‘chopped’ programmed for High or Low Power. The Hi/Lo power key
by the Squelch action. To prevent this, simply open the will be ignored on these channels.
Squelch to allow the signal to be heard clearly.
Alternatively, you can reduce the Squelch sensitivity
as follows.

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 To select Low Power MC522BC OPTION
Briefly press the LO Power key. A low beep will be heard
and 'TX LO' will appear momentarily on the lower left of
the display.

MC522BC OPTION REPEATERS AND TALK AROUND

Repeaters
Some of the channels in your radio may be programmed
for operation through a repeater system. The repeater is
a transmitter/receiver system installed in a high location.
It is used to increase the range of your radio by receiving
your calls and automatically re-transmitting them. Because
your receiver and transmitter will be operating on different
To return to High Power mode
channels, you will not be able to talk directly to another
Briefly press the LO Power key again. A high beep will be radio except through the repeater.
heard and 'TX HI' will appear momentarily on the lower left
Talk-Around
of the display.
The Talk-Around feature is designed to overcome the
problem of not being able to talk directly to another radio
when a repeater channel is selected. It may be necessary
to talk directly to another radio when you are out of range
of the repeater. Instead of being isolated and not able to
MC522BC OPTION communicate, you can press the Talk-Around key
(if programmed) to force the radio to transmit and receive
on the same channel. This will allow you to talk to other
radios within direct range of your radio. Of course, the radio
you want to talk to must also select talk-around if they
want to talk back to you.
Note: The distance over which you can communicate will
be much less than it would be through the repeater.
Note: The HI or LO power setting of the transmitter will
also be displayed when the PTT switch is first pressed. If To select Talk-Around:
other functions are also active, they may also share the Briefly press the Talk-Around key. A high beep will be
same display area. For example, if Group Scan and Low heard and 'T/A' will appear on the display. You can now talk
Power are both selected, the display may indicate 'GS LO' to the other radio in the usual way.
on the lower left of the display.

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 MC522BC OPTION THE MONITOR KEY
The monitor key is used to monitor (listen) to a channel
that would normally remain Squelched (quiet) under the
control of a CTCSS or DCS tone. When CTCSS/DCS is being
used, there may be other users talking on the channel (i.e.
you will see the 'BUSY' icon appear on the display, but you
will not be able to hear anything. Pressing the Monitor
Talk Around Symbol key overrides the tone Squelch code to allow you to hear
these signals. The Monitor key is often used to check that
To cancel Talk-Around: the channel is clear before transmitting.
Briefly press the Talk-Around key again. A low beep will To listen for signals on the channel:
be heard and 'T/A' will disappear from the display. Press and hold the Monitor key to listen for signals on
CTCSS/DCS the channel. A high beep will be heard as the key is pressed.
The key must be held down continuously for the signals to
(Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System / Digitally be heard. Release the key to return to quiet operation. You
Coded Squelch) will hear a low beep.
CTCSS/DCS are automatic coded Squelch systems that allow Note: Pressing the Monitor key does not open the
groups of radio receivers to remain quiet until they receive Squelch, it simply overrides the CTCSS/DCS tone decoder.
a call encoded with a specific Squelch tone. The receiver's If there are no signals on the channel, the radio will still
Squelch then opens to allow the call to be heard and closes remain quiet and no receiver noise will be heard.
again when the call is finished. Other radios sharing the
same channel but programmed with a different Squelch PROGRAMMING RECALL CHANNELS
tone will not hear the call. Similarly, calls made to other
radios that use a different Squelch tone will not be heard Any of the six function keys can be programmed for use as
by your radio. In this way several groups of radios can share Recall channels. These allow you to select an often-used
the same channel but be almost unaware of each other's channel with a single key press. Recall channels can either
existence. One main advantage of CTCSS/DCS is it is fully be preset by the retailer, or made user programmable
automatic with no special operation required by the user. to allow you to store your own choice of channels. If
one or more of these keys are enabled for use as user
Tip: If using UHF CB channels with CTCSS, the CTCSS programmable recall channels, you can program your
tones can be enable or disabled using the Squelch key. own channels as follows:
Whenever CTCSS is enabled on CB channels, the 'SILENT'
icon is displayed. 1. Select the channel you wish to store by rotating the
Channel Selector knob.
MC522BC- Select the channel you wish to store by
pressing the and keys.
2. Press and hold the appropriate Channel Recall key
(F1, F2, F3, F4, A or B). The channel display will flash
CTCSS Enabled on CB Channel for a second or so, then the radio will beep. The channel
is now stored.
MC522BC OPTION
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program any other Channel
Recall keys that may be available.
SELECTING CB CHANNELS
If your radio has been programmed with the Australian
UHF Citizen Band Channels, you can select them by simply
rotating the Channel Selector knob until they appear.
CB channels are Identified by 'CB' and the associated
channel number in the lower left of the display.
CTCSS Enabled on CB Channel

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 Selecting a Scan Group
If you have been given the option of selecting scan groups,
one of the function keys on your radio will be programmed
CB Channel Numbers for OS/GS Toggle. The current scan group is normally
displayed in the lower left of the LCD as 'OS' for Open Scan
MC522BC OPTION or 'GS' for Group Scan.
To change the scan group:
Briefly press the OS/GS Toggle key. A beep will be heard
and the display will change to indicate the group you have
selected.

CB Channel Numbers

Scanning Open Scan Mode Group Scan Mode

Your retailer may have a scanning feature programmed into
MC522BC OPTION
your radio. If so, the following section describes how to use
this feature.
OVERVIEW
The scanning function allows the radio to step through a
number of selected channels while searching for signals.
If a signal is found, the radio pauses on that channel to Open Scan Mode Group Scan Mode
allow the signal to be heard. When the signal has gone,
the radio resumes scanning for further signals. Exactly how Note: If the selected channel is displaying an alphanumeric
the scanning feature reacts to a signal will depend on the label, pressing the OS/GS Toggle key will cause the display
options programmed into your radio. to change to 'OS' or 'GS' briefly, before returning to the
alphanumeric label.
In the following section, your working channel (sometimes
called the Priority channel) is defined as the channel where Programming your Working (Priority) Channel
others would normally expect to be able to contact you
For the purpose of Group Scan, your working channel is
and is most probably where you would do most of your
usually programmed by your retailer. When programmed,
communicating.
the working channel becomes the channel of priority in
SCAN GROUPS the Group Scan mode.
There are two possible scan groups available. These are The working channel is normally stored in channel memory
called Open Scan (OS) and Group Scan (GS). Your radio No.1. If one of the Function keys on your radio has been
may be programmed with either one of these groups or it programmed to allow recall of channel memory 1 and
may have both groups programmed. 'Recall Channel Editing' has been enabled, you can change
the working channel as follows:
• Open Scan (OS) allows any of the fitted channels to be
scanned in an ascending sequence (i.e. from the lowest 1. Press the Recall Channel Memory 1 Function key.
channel number to the highest).
2. Select the new working channel using the Channel
• Group Scan (GS) also allows any of the fitted channels Selector switch.
to be scanned in an ascending sequence, but in addition, MC522BC- Select the new working channel by pressing
it inserts your main working channel into the scan the and keys.
sequence. Your working channel is then monitored
3. Press and hold the Recall Channel Memory 1
regularly while scanning to ensure that no calls are
Function key until you hear a beep. The channel display
missed. Any signal received on your working channel
will flash for a moment and the new working channel
has priority and will override any signals received on the
will be saved.
other channels.

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 Programming the Scan Channels 3. Press and hold the Scan key until a low beep is heard.
'M' will disappear from the display to indicate the
Depending on your application, EITHER:
channel is no longer in memory.
1. Your scan channels will have been pre-programmed for
you by your retailer, 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove other channels from the
scan memory
OR
Selecting Scan
2. You will have been given the option to program your own
group of channels. Once you have your selected groups programmed, you can
scan the channels in these groups using the Scan key.
If you are able to program your own scan channels, please
read the following section. To begin scanning:
1. Briefly press the Scan key. A high beep will be heard and
To program the scan channels:
the radio will begin scanning.
1. Select the required scan group using the OS/GS
Toggle key. (If your radio has alphanumeric labels, 2. Press the OS/GS Toggle key (if fitted) to select the
refer to the section on changing the scan group on required scan group. 'OS' or 'GS' will be displayed.
the previous page).
To cancel scanning:
2. Select the required channel using the Channel Briefly press the Scan key again. A low beep will be heard
Selector knob. and the radio will stop scanning.
MC522BC- Select the required channel by pressing the
Scanning in Open Scan Mode
and keys.
While scanning in Open Scan mode, the radio will display
3. Press and hold the Scan key until a high beep is heard.
rapidly changing numbers to indicate the channels being
'M' will appear on the display to indicate the channel is
scanned. In addition the lower section of the LCD will display
now stored in memory.
'OS' (indicating the Open Scan mode is selected), along with
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add other channels to the the number of the last selected channel. If any channels
scan memory. have alphanumeric labels, the labels will not be displayed
while scanning.
Indicates selected channel is stored in memory
Receiving on a busy channel:
If a signal is received, the receiver will lock onto that channel
and will remain there for as long as the channel is busy –
and for 5 seconds after the transmission ceases. This allows
the TX3600 Series to hold the channel between short breaks
in the conversation. Once the channel has remained clear for
MC522BC
5 seconds, the radio will resume scanning
Indicates selected channel is stored in memory
Skipping over a busy channel:
If you don't wish to listen to a busy channel, you can
skip over it by briefly pressing the Skip/Call key on the
microphone. The receiver will immediately resume scanning.
Holding onto a busy channel:
To manually hold a busy channel, briefly press the PTT
switch. Scanning will pause and 'M' will be displayed.
To remove channels from the scan memory: You can now transmit and receive on that channel in the
1. Select the required scan group – either 'Open Scan' (OS) usual way. 'SCAN' will still be displayed to remind you
or 'Group Scan' (GS). the Scan function is only inhibited temporarily.
2. Select the required channel using the Channel Selector To resume scanning press the Skip/Call key on the
knob. Check that 'M' is displayed indicating that the microphone. 'M' will disappear and scanning will resume.
channel is in the scan memory.
MC522BC- Select the required channel by pressing To cancel scanning, briefly press the Scan key.
the and keys, 'M' is displayed indicating that the • If the radio was stopped on a busy channel when scan
channel is in the scan memory. was cancelled, it will remain on that channel.

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 • If the radio was scanning when scan was cancelled, it To stay on a busy Group Scan channel, briefly press the
will return to the last selected channel (as displayed in Scan key. The radio will exit the Scan mode and stay on
the bottom right of the display). the busy channel. You can now transmit normally on
that channel.
Scanning in Group Scan Mode
Scanning in Group Scan mode will allow you to transmit Note: At this point the radio will no longer be monitoring
and receive normally on your working (priority) channel but your working channel.
will also let you scan and listen to several other channels To resume Group Scan briefly press the Scan key again.
when the working channel is free. The receiver will continue
to scan the other Group Scan channels ONLY WHILE THERE SELECTIVE CALLING
ARE NO SIGNALS ON THE WORKING CHANNEL. Pressing
If Selcall has been enabled on your radio, it will have been
the PTT switch at any time will take you straight to your
pre-programmed with its own unique Identifying code. Your
working channel.
radio may also allow you to transmit Selcall codes, allowing
The working channel is normally scanned after every you to call others who are also using the Selcall system.
second Group Scan channel (although this can be altered
Selective Calling is a secure signalling system that allows
by your retailer).
individual radios to be selectively called without disturbing
e.g. Using working channel 10 with group Scan channels
other radios sharing the same channel. Each radio can be
1, 3, 6, 8, 15 and 26.
pre-programmed with a unique code (called a Selcall Ident).
The radio can then be set to remain totally quiet while it
monitors the channel for Selcall signals. Any incoming Selcall
code is compared with its own code. If the two codes match,
As with the Open Scan mode, your radio will display rapidly
it knows it is being called and sounds an alarm to alert you.
changing numbers to indicate the channels being scanned.
It also displays the caller’s unique code or an alphanumeric
In addition the lower section of the LCD will display 'GS'
label Identifying the caller to you. In this way, even if you
to indicate that it is the Group Scan mode, along with the
are away from your radio when the call is received, you will
working channel number. If any channels have alphanumeric
still know that you were called. You can then return the call
labels, the labels will not be displayed while scanning.
at your convenience. If further calls are received, the most
Receiving Signals on the Working Channel recent caller is displayed.
If a signal appears on the working channel while scanning, A special group code may also be available to you which
the receiver will lock onto the channel and will remain there will allow specific groups of radios to be selectively called
for as long as the channel is busy – and for 5 seconds after without disturbing other individuals or groups.
the transmission ceases. This allows the TX3600 Series to
OPERATING IN THE QUIET MODE
hold the channel between short breaks in the conversation.
Once the channel has remained clear for 5 seconds, the The QUIET mode prevents any incoming transmissions from
radio will resume scanning. being heard in your TX3600 Series speaker until your Selcall
If a signal appears on the working channel while your Ident is received. This allows you to monitor a busy channel
radio is locked onto a Group Scan channel, the receiver for calls without being disturbed by unwanted signals.
will switch straight to the working channel. The receiver When your Selcall Ident is received, the QUIET mode
will now continue to monitor the working channel for as is cancelled and all incoming signals will be heard in
long as it remains busy. During this time you can transmit the speaker.
on the working channel in the usual way.
If your radio is programmed with a Quiet key, you will be
Receiving Signals on a Group Scan Channel able to manually set your receiver's Selcall Quiet muting
If a signal is received on a Group Scan channel, the system. If not, your radio's quiet muting system will have
receiver will lock onto it and will remain there for as long been preset for you by your retailer.
as the channel remains busy, and for 5 seconds after the The QUIET key
transmission ceases – AS LONG AS THERE ARE NO SIGNALS
If fitted, the Quiet key can be used with Selcall to enable or
ON THE WORKING CHANNEL. During this time, the receiver
disable quiet operation.
will continue to check for signals on the working channel
every couple of seconds resulting in a series of small breaks • When Quiet is enabled, you will not hear any signals
in the reception of the ‘locked’ channel. If no signals are on the channel until someone specifically calls you
heard on the ‘locked’ channel after 5 seconds, the radio using Selcall.
will resume normal scanning.
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 • When Quiet is disabled, you will be able to hear all 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to tag any other channels.
transmissions on the channel.
To activate the Quiet mode:
• When Quiet is enabled, you will see the 'QUIET' icon on 1. Select a channel which has been tagged for quiet
the display. operation ('Q' will be visible on the display).
2. Briefly press the Quiet key.
A high beep will be heard and the 'QUIET' icon will appear
on the display.
Now all channels that have been tagged for quiet operation
Quiet is enabled in this channel will stay quiet unless a Selcall is received. Channels that are
MC522BC OPTION not tagged will still allow all signals to be heard.
Quiet is enabled in this channel
Note: You cannot activate the Quiet mode unless you have
selected a ‘tagged’ channel with ‘Q’ displayed.

To de-activate the Quiet mode:

1. Select a channel that has been tagged for quiet operation
('Q' and 'QUIET' will be visible on the display).
2. Briefly press the Quiet key. A low beep will be heard
Your radio may be programmed to allow you to select those and 'QUIET' icon will disappear from the display and all
channels you wish to use as quiet channels. This is done channels tagged for Quiet operation will now operate
by tagging the channels that you want to stay Quiet. Then, normally again.
when QUIET is activated, the channels you have tagged will To Remove the QUIET Tagging:
remain Quiet to all incoming signals. Channels not tagged 1. Select a channel that has been tagged for Quiet
will operate normally. The Quiet key is also used to tag operation. 'Q' will be displayed to the upper left or
these channels. upper right (MC522BC) of the channel number.
To tag a channel for use in the QUIET mode: 2. Press and hold the Quiet key until a low beep is heard.
1. Select the required channel using the Channel The 'Q' icon will disappear from the display, indicating
Selector knob. that the selected channel is no longer tagged for use
MC522BC- Select the required channel by pressing with Selcall in the Quiet mode.
the and keys.
Receiving Signals in the QUIET Mode:
2. Press and hold the Quiet key until a high beep • If a normal signal is received on a QUIET channel, the
is heard. channel will appear busy but no sound will be heard
from the speaker. This means you will not be disturbed
The 'Q' icon will appear on the display, indicating that the
by the signal.
selected channel is now tagged for use with Selcall in the
quiet mode. • If a normal signal is received on an Open channel
(one that is not tagged with ‘Q’) the signal will be
heard in the usual way.
• If a signal containing your Selcall Ident is received on
any channel – Open or Quiet – the QUIET mode will be
Selected channel is tagged for QUIET mode cancelled and the alarm will beep to alert you to the call.
In addition, the callers Ident or Name will be displayed.
MC522BC OPTION All channels will now be open for normal transmission
Selected channel is tagged for QUIET mode and reception.
Scanning in the Quiet Mode
The TX3600 Series may be programmed to allow you to scan
while the QUIET mode is active. You can then monitor a
group of Quiet channels or a combination of Quiet and
Open channels.

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 To Scan in the QUIET Mode: If your Selcall is successful, you will hear two quick beeps
1. Press the OS/GS Toggle key to select the required Scan in the speaker. This is an acknowledge signal, sent back to
group (if available). you from the radio you called. It is used to confirm that your
Selcall was received.
2. Select the channels you wish to remain Quiet and tag
each one with ‘Q’. Sending a Selcall using the Selcall Speed Dial
memories with Channel Recall
3. With a tagged channel selected, briefly press the Quiet
key to activate the QUIET Mode. Your Speed Dial memories may have been programmed to
recall a specific channel before sending the Selcall.
4. Now press the SCAN key. The radio will begin scanning
and ‘SCAN’ will be displayed. To send a Selcall using a Speed Dial memory programmed
with Channel Recall, simply press and hold the appropriate
• If a normal signal is received on an open channel,
key (F1, F2, F3, F4, A or B) for a few seconds until a beep
scanning will pause while the channel is busy and will
is heard. The radio will change to the preprogrammed
resume scanning 5 seconds after the channel becomes
channel, and the 'TX' indicator will be displayed as
clear. (If you were scanning in GS mode, the radio may
the Selcall code is sent. The radio will then stay on the
switch between the open channel and the Priority
preprogrammed channel.
channel. This is normal).
If your Selcall is successful, you will hear two quick beeps in
• If a normal signal is received on a Quiet channel but your
the speaker. This is an acknowledge signal, sent back to you
Selcall Ident is not detected, the signal will be ignored
from the radio you called. It is used to confirm to you that
and scanning will continue.
your Selcall was received.
• If a signal containing your Selcall Ident is received on
Sending a Selcall using the preprogrammed Call
any channel – Open or Quiet – both scan and QUIET
To Selcall memories
modes will be cancelled and the receiver will stay on that
channel. In addition, the alarm will beep to alert you Your radio has provision to hold up to 40 preprogrammed
to the call and the callers Ident will be displayed. Selcall Idents in its Call To memory. These memories are likely
The channel will now be open for normal transmission to have been preprogrammed by your retailer. However,
and reception. provision may have been given to allow you to edit these
memories yourself.
Note: To ensure reliable Selcall detection when scanning, it
is recommended that you restrict the number of channels in
the Scan group.

In Open Scan Mode: 10 Channels

Selcall label displayed in Alpha Mode
In Group Scan Mode: 8 Channel plus the Priority Channel
SENDING A SELCALL MC522BC OPTION

There are several ways to make a Selcall transmission. The

method you use will depend on the options programmed
into your radio.
Sending a Selcall using the Selcall Speed
Dial memories
Selcall ‘Speed dial’ memories are used when your radio has Selcall label displayed in Alpha Mode
been preprogrammed with the necessary Selcall codes for
If the Call To memories are available, you can select
your group, with no provision to manually alter them.
them as follows:
Speed Dial memories are programmed into one or more of 1. Briefly press the Call key. ‘Call To’ will appear on the
the function keys. display, along with the Selcall Ident for memory location A.
To send a Selcall using a Speed Dial memory, press and If the radio is in Alpha mode, the Ident may display a label
hold the appropriate key (F1, F2, F3, F4, A or B) for a few representing the Ident instead of the Ident number.
seconds until a beep is heard. The 'TX' indicator will be
Note: If no user input is detected for 20 seconds, the radio
displayed as the Selcall code is sent.
will return to normal mode and you will have to begin again.

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 2. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to step through the Alpha label if required. Each memory should be programmed
available Selcall memories. The selected selcall memory in one continuous process. If no user input is detected for
number is displayed in the channel display area. 20 seconds, the radio will return to normal mode and you
MC522BC- Press the and keys to step through the will have to begin again.
available selcall memories. The selected selcall memory
number is displayed in the channel display area. 1. Briefly press the Call key. 'Call To' will appear on the
display, and the Selcall Ident for memory location 1 will
3. If there are Alpha labels associated with the Selcall Idents,
be displayed. If the radio is in Alpha mode, the radio may
you can switch between Alpha and Numeric display
display a label representing the Ident instead of the Ident
modes by briefly pressing the Volume knob. 'ALPHA' or
number itself. If there is no label programmed, the selcall
'NUMER' will appear briefly in the selcall display area to
display area will be blank when in Alpha mode.
indicate the selected mode.
MC522BC- If there are Alpha labels associated with the 2. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the
Selcall Idents, you can switch between Alpha and Numeric required Selcall memory. The selected selcall memory
display modes by briefly pressing the B key. 'ALPHA' or number is displayed in the channel display area.
'NUMER' will appear briefly in the selcall display area to MC522BC- Press the and keys to select the
indicate the selected mode. required Selcall memory. The selected selcall memory
number is displayed in the channel display area.
Selcall memory location
3. Briefly press the Volume knob to select the Numeric
mode. 'NUMER' will appear briefly in the Selcall display
area when Numeric mode is selected.
MC522BC- Briefly press the B key to select the Numeric
mode. 'NUMER' will appear briefly in the Selcall display
Selcall Ident or label
area when Numeric mode is selected.
MC522BC OPTION
Selcall memory location

Alpha Mode Numeric Mode

MC522BC OPTION

Selcall Ident or label

To transmit the selected Selcall Ident while in the Call To
mode, press and hold the Call key for a few seconds until
a beep is heard. The 'TX' indicator will appear on the display
and the selected selcall will be transmitted. The radio will
Alpha Mode Numeric Mode
then return to normal operation.
4 To enter the EDIT mode, press and hold the Channel
Note: Of the 40 available memory locations, 1 thru 38
Selector knob until a beep is heard. 'EDIT' will appear
are available for user defined or preprogrammed Selcall
briefly in the selcall display area and the right hand selcall
memories. Location 39 contains the Pager Ident. If the
digit will begin flashing.
Pager feature is disabled, then this memory location is also
MC522BC- To enter the EDIT mode, press and hold the
available as a user defined memory. Location 40 is reserved
A key until a beep is heard. 'EDIT' will appear briefly in
for the ‘last-sent’ selcall Ident and is not editable.
the selcall display area and the right hand selcall digit
will begin flashing.
Editing the Preprogrammed Call To Selcall
Memories 5. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to alter the flashing
digit. When the correct digit is displayed, briefly press
If your retailer has enabled Selcall Memory Editing on your
the Channel Selector knob to move to the next digit.
radio, you can program and store your own Selcall Ident
Continue the process until the required Selcall Ident
memories and associated Alpha labels as follows.
is displayed.
Tip: The memory is programmed in two stages with the MC522BC- Press the and keys to alter the flashing
Numeric Ident being programmed first, followed by the digit. When the correct digit is displayed, briefly press the

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 A key to move to the next digit. Continue the process Sending individual Selcalls:
until the required Selcall Ident is displayed.
If this feature is available, you can enter and send individual
6. Now press and hold the Channel Selector knob again selcall codes without the need to store or retrieve them from
to store the Ident. All the digits will flash, then the radio the memory.
will beep and 'SAVED' will appear briefly in the selcall area.
1. Briefly press the Call key. 'Call To' will appear on
MC522BC- Now press and hold the A key again to store
the display, along with the Selcall Ident for memory
the Ident. All the digits will flash, then the radio will beep
location 1.
and 'SAVED' will appear briefly in the selcall area.
2. If the radio is in Alpha mode, briefly press the
7. To program an Alpha Label, briefly press the Volume
Volume knob to select the Numeric mode. 'NUMER'
Knob. 'ALPHA' will appear briefly in the
will appear briefly in the selcall display area to indicate
selcall area.
the selected mode.
MC522BC- To program an Alpha Label, briefly press the
MC522BC- If the radio is in Alpha mode, briefly press the
B key. 'ALPHA' will appear briefly in the selcall area.
A key to select the Numeric mode. 'NUMER' will appear
8. Enter the EDIT mode again by pressing and holding the briefly in the selcall display area to indicate the selected mode.
Channel Selector knob until a beep is heard. 'EDIT' will
3. Press and hold the Channel Selector knob until a beep
appear briefly in the selcall display area.
is heard. 'EDIT' will appear briefly in the selcall display
MC522BC- Enter the EDIT mode again by pressing and
area and the right hand selcall digit will begin flashing.
holding the A key until a beep is heard. 'EDIT' will appear
MC522BC- Press and hold the B key until a beep is
briefly in the selcall display area.
heard. 'EDIT' will appear briefly in the selcall display
9. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the area and the right hand selcall digit will begin flashing.
‘rightmost’ character of the label you wish to enter. When
4. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to alter the flashing
done, briefly press the Channel Selector knob to move
digit. When the correct digit is displayed, briefly press
left to the next character position. Continue the process
the Channel Selector knob to move to the next digit.
until the required label is displayed. Up to 5 characters
Continue the process until the required Selcall Ident
can be entered.
is displayed.
MC522BC- Press the A key to select the ‘rightmost’
MC522BC- Press the B key to alter the flashing digit.
character of the label you wish to enter. When done,
When the correct digit is displayed, briefly press the B key
briefly press the A key to move left to the next character
to move to the next digit. Continue the process until the
position. Continue the process until the required label is
required Selcall Ident is displayed.
displayed. Up to 5 characters can be entered.
5. Now press and hold the Call key to transmit the Selcall
 ow press and hold the Channel Selector knob again
10. N
code. The 'TX' indicator will appear on the display as the
to store the Label. All the characters will flash, then the
Selcall code is sent.
radio will beep and 'SAVED' will appear briefly in the
selcall area. Note: You must send the Selcall code within 20 seconds
MC522BC- Now press and hold the A key again to store of the last key press otherwise the Call To mode will be
the Label. All the characters will flash, then the radio will cancelled and the code will be lost.
beep and 'SAVED' will appear briefly in the selcall area.
If your Selcall is successful, you will hear two quick beeps in
Briefly press the Call key again (or wait 20 seconds) to the speaker confirming to you that your Selcall was received.
return to normal mode.
The following characters can be selected in the Alpha mode: Group selcalls
Your TX3600 Series Selcall system may have been
*+-0123456789ABCDEF
programmed with a Group Call function. Group Calling can
G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z <SPACE> allow you to call groups of up to 10 radios, or groups of
up to 1000 radios simultaneously, depending on how your
radio is programmed. This could be useful in an emergency
situation where you may need to transmit a message to a
number of radios in your group.
The Group Call function works by allowing you to enter
a special group code into the last digit positions of the
Selcall Ident you are sending. The group code appears as

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 an ‘A’ when displayed in the radio. When this group code this third digit to ‘A’ too, otherwise select the required
is received, it substitutes for any other number in the last digit. Continue the process until the required Selcall
digit positions. As long as the first digits of the Selcall you Ident is displayed.
are sending match those of the radios you are calling, their MC522BC- Press the and keys to alter the right
Selcall alarms will be activated as if their full 5 digit Selcall hand flashing digit. Set this digit to ‘A’. Now briefly press
Idents had been received. the A key to move to the next digit. If you are calling
groups of up to 1000 radios, set this third digit to ‘A’ too,
To achieve this, the radios you are calling must be
otherwise select the required digit. Continue the process
programmed with sequentially numbered Selcall Idents.
until the required Selcall Ident is displayed.
e.g. F or groups of 10 radios, the Selcall Idents might be:
12030, 12031, 12032, 12033 . . --> , 12039.
Transmitting the Selcall Ident 12031 will only activate the
alarm in the radio with the Selcall Ident of 12031.
• However, transmitting 1203A will activate the alarms in Calling up to 1000 radios
all radios with Idents 12030 through 12039 (a total of
10 radios). MC522BC OPTION
Similarly, if there were 1000 radios in the group, simply
insert A into the last THREE digit positions of the Selcall
code you are sending. This will substitute for any numbers in
the last THREE digit positions.
i.e. Transmitting 12AAA would activate all radios with
Selcall Idents of 12000 thru 12999.
If the radios in your fleet do not have sequentially numbered Calling up to 1000 radios
Selcall Idents and you want to make use of this function, you
To Send the Selcall Ident:
can arrange for your retailer to re-program your radios.
With the required Selcall Ident displayed in the ‘CALL TO’
Programming and Sending Group Calls mode, press and hold the Call key to transmit the Selcall
code. The 'TX' indicator will appear on the display as the
If your radio is fitted with Group calling, you can make group
Selcall code is sent.
calls as follows:
1. Briefly press the Call key. 'Call To' will appear on Note: You must send the Selcall code within 20 seconds
the display, along with the Selcall Ident for memory of the last key press otherwise the Call To mode will be
location 1. cancelled and the code will be lost.

2. If the radio is in Alpha mode, briefly press the Volume Call Acknowledge in Group Mode:
knob to select the Numeric mode. 'NUMER' will appear There is no call acknowledge when sending group calls.
briefly in the selcall display area to indicate the This is to prevent all the radios in your group from trying
selected mode. to respond to your Selcall transmission at the same time.
MC522BC- If the radio is in Alpha mode, briefly press
Storing group Call Idents:
the B key to select the Numeric mode. 'NUMER' will
Group Call Idents can be stored in memory in the same was
appear briefly in the selcall display area to indicate the
as a standard Selcall Ident.
selected mode.
Simply follow the instructions for storing Selcall Idents in
3. Press and hold the Channel Selector knob until a beep
memory as described earlier in this manual.
is heard. 'EDIT' will appear briefly in the selcall display
area and the right hand selcall digit will begin flashing. Receiving Group Calls:
MC522BC- Press and hold the B key until a beep is Receiving a Group call is Identical to receiving a normal
heard. 'EDIT' will appear briefly in the selcall display area Selcall except that the alarm sound is a Low tone beep
and the right hand selcall digit will begin flashing. instead of the normal High tone beep. The Callers Ident or
Name appears on the display in the usual way.
4. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to alter the
right hand flashing digit. Set this digit to ‘A’. Now briefly
press the Channel Selector knob to move to the next
digit. If you are calling groups of up to 1000 radios, set

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 DTMF channel but the 'ALARM' state remains latched, i.e. no
(Dual tone multiple further alarm cycles can be initiated.
frequency) To clear the ALARM state, simply press any key on the
DTMF signaling can be used for dialling telephone numbers radio or the microphone.
or activating devices by remote control. If DTMF is available If the radio power was OFF when the alarm was triggered,
on your radio, the method you will use to send DTMF signals the radio will complete the Alarm Cycle and turn itself OFF
will depend on the options programmed. at the end. In this case, the alarm input can trigger a new
Using the DTMF Speed Dial memories Alarm Cycle at a later time.

DTMF Speed Dial memories are used when your radio Alarm Output
has been preprogrammed with the necessary DTMF tone The alarm output port is an open collector output capable
sequences for your application, with no provision to of driving an external signalling device - typically a horn, or
manually alter them. a flashing light. If enabled, the alarm output will become
DTMF Speed Dial memories may be programmed into one active when the radio receives an individual or a group
or more of the function keys (F1, F2, F3, F4). selcall, or if the special *ALRM selcall ID string is matched
during a selcall lookup.
To send a DTMF signal using a Speed Dial memory, press
and hold the appropriate function key (F1, F2, F3, F4) until The exact alarm output sequence, i.e. the number and
a high beep is heard. The 'TX' indicator will appear on the duration of relay closures, is fully programmable.
display as the DTMF tone sequence is sent.
Page Mode
Using the DTMF Speed Dial memories with
Channel Recall If enabled by your retailer, the PAGE or transpond feature
allows you to leave your radio unattended yet still be informed
Your DTMF Speed Dial memories may also have been
of any incoming Selcalls. If your Selcall Ident is received while
programmed to automatically go to a specific channel before
your TX3600 Series is in the PAGE mode, it will automatically
sending your DTMF signal.
call another UHF radio to alert you to the call.
To send a DTMF signal using a Speed Dial memory
programmed with Channel Recall, press and hold the Note: To allow your TX3600 Series to operate in the PAGE
appropriate function key (F1, F2, F3, F4) until a high beep mode when your vehicle is unattended, your radio must be
is heard. The radio will change to the preprogrammed wired so that it has a continuous 13.8 Volt power source.
channel and the 'TX' indicator will appear on the display
Selecting the Paging Channel
as the DTMF signal is sent. The radio will then stay on the
preprogrammed channel. Your TX3600 Series Paging channel is pre-programed by
your retailer.
On the MC540BC, the ' ' and '#' are permanently assigned
*
to DTMF memory 5 and DTMF memory 4 respectively. Setting the Paging Ident
Alarm Input The PAGE Ident is the Ident of the receiver you will use to
receive the paging call. Depending on your requirements,
The 'alarm input' is an interface on the TX3600 Series which
the Paging Ident may be fixed by your retailer, or provision
can be used to monitor an external contact closure and send
may have been given for you to program it yourself. It is
a pre-programmed selcall on a designated channel when the
programmed in the same way as Selcall Idents and is stored
input becomes active. In this case, the radio will commence
in Selcall memory 39.
an Alarm Cycle:
To program the Paging Ident:
1. Hold the radio supply voltage 'ON' (if not already on)
1. Briefly press the Call key on the microphone. 'Call To' will
2. Show 'ALARM' on the display
appear on the display, and the Selcall Ident for memory
3. Jump to the designated 'Page' channel location 1 will be displayed. If the radio is in Alpha mode,
4. Transmit a pre-programmed selcall ID a specified number the Ident may display a label representing the Ident instead
of times. If 'append ANI' is selected, the radio's own ID of the Ident number itself. If there is no label programmed,
will be appended to this selcall. the selcall display area will be blank when in Alpha mode.

If the radio power was ON when the alarm input was 2. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select Selcall
triggered, the radio will return to the previous operating memory 39. The selected selcall memory number is
displayed in the channel display area. If Alpha mode is

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 selected, 'PAGER' will be displayed in the Selcall area. MC522BC- Now press and hold the A key again to store the
MC522BC- Press the and keys to select Selcall Ident. All the digits will flash, then the radio will beep and
memory 39. The selected selcall memory number is 'SAVED' will appear briefly in the selcall area.
displayed in the channel display area. If Alpha mode is
Viewing the Page Ident Memory:
selected, 'PAGER' will be displayed in the Selcall area.
To view the Ident or Name stored in the page memory:
Selcall memory 39
1. Briefly press the Call key on the microphone. 'Call
To' will appear on the display, and the Selcall Ident for
memory location 1 will be displayed.
2. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select Selcall
memory 39. The selected selcall memory number is
PAGE Selcall Ident displayed in the channel display area. If Alpha mode is
selected, 'PAGE' will be displayed in the Selcall area.
MC522BC OPTION
Selcall memory 39 MC522BC- Press the and keys to select Selcall
memory 39. The selected selcall memory number is
displayed in the channel display area. If Alpha mode is
selected, 'PAGE' will be displayed in the Selcall area.
Activating the Page Mode:
Select the Page mode by briefly pressing the PAGE function
key on your radio.
‘PAGE’ will be displayed in the Selcall area and the display
PAGE Selcall Ident lighting will extinguish after 10 seconds to conserve power
3. Briefly press the Volume knob to select the Numeric in case the radio is to be left in Page mode for an extended
mode. 'NUMER' will appear briefly in the Selcall display period. This also makes the radio less visible if it is left in an
area when Numeric mode is selected. unattended vehicle at night.
MC522BC- Briefly press the B key to select the Numeric Deactivating the Page Mode:
mode. 'NUMER' will appear briefly in the Selcall display To de-activate the page mode, briefly press the PAGE
area when Numeric mode is selected. function key again.
4 To enter the EDIT mode, press and hold the Channel Receiving your Selcall in Page Mode:
Selector knob until a beep is heard. 'EDIT' will appear If your TX3600 Series receives its own Selcall Ident while
briefly in the selcall display area and the right hand selcall in the PAGE mode, it will temporarily switch to the paging
digit will begin flashing. channel, check that the channel is not in use, then transmit
MC522BC- To enter the EDIT mode, press and hold the the paging Ident to the other receiver. It will then return to
A key until a beep is heard. 'EDIT' will appear briefly in the channel on which the original call was received, activate
the selcall display area and the right hand selcall digit its own Selcall alarm and display the caller's Ident.
will begin flashing.
Meanwhile the other receiver will be beeping to tell you that
5. Rotate the Channel Selector knob to alter the flashing someone has called you. You can then return to your radio,
digit. When the correct digit is displayed, briefly press Identify the caller's Ident and return the call.
the Channel Selector knob to move to the next digit.
Continue the process until the required Selcall Ident The page mode can be used either while monitoring a single
is displayed. channel or while scanning in open scan or group scan mode.
MC522BC- Press the and keys to alter the flashing Monitoring a Single channel in the PAGE Mode:
digit. When the correct digit is displayed, briefly press the To monitor a single channel in the Page mode, simply select
A key to move to the next digit. Continue the process the channel you wish to monitor, then select the Page mode
until the required Selcall Ident is displayed. by holding the Call key down and pressing the Channel
6. Now press and hold the Channel Selector knob again Selector knob.
to store the Ident. All the digits will flash, then the radio MC522BC- To monitor a single channel in the Page mode,
will beep and 'SAVED' will appear briefly in the simply select the channel you wish to monitor, then select
selcall area. the Page mode by holding the Call key and pressing the
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 With the Page mode selected, the radio will operate INSTALLATION
normally and you can transmit and receive on the selected
channel. The TX3600 Series is supplied with a slim, slide-on
mounting cradle. The cradle can be screwed or bolted in any
• If the selected channel has been tagged for Quiet convenient location in your vehicle (under or above the dash,
operation, the QUIET mode will be automatically selected on the centre console, etc) using the mounting slots provided
and 'QUIET' will be displayed. In this case, you will not be in the base. The TX3600 Series contains a built-in speaker
able to transmit. and can be installed with the speaker facing upwards or
• If your Selcall Ident is received, your TX3600 Series downwards to ensure the receiver audio is projected clearly.
will send an acknowledge beep back to the caller then Alternatively, the TX3600 Series can be fitted with an
change to the Paging channel and transmit the Page extension speaker if required.
Ident. It will finally return to the selected channel, sound
When installing the radio, avoid mounting it close to heaters
the alarm and display the Ident or Name of the caller.
or air conditioners. Screw the mounting cradle to a firm
Scanning in the Page Mode surface. Slide the TX3600 Series into the cradle from the
To Scan in the Page mode, simply select the required scan front until it clicks into place. Finally, plug the power and
group, program the required channels, then briefly press the antenna leads to the sockets provided on the rear of the
SCAN key. The radio will begin scanning. radio.
Now select the Page mode by holding the Call key and Fitting RH003 Remote Head
pressing the Channel Selector knob.
MC522BC- Now select the Page mode by holding the CALL
key and pressing the A key.
To Return a Call in the PAGE Mode
If you return to your radio and it is beeping, briefly press the
Channel Selector knob. The radio will exit the PAGE mode
and ‘CALL FROM’ will be displayed along with the Ident or
Name of the caller.
MC522BC- If you return to your radio and it is beeping,
briefly press the A key. The radio will exit the PAGE mode
and ‘CALL FROM’ will be displayed along with the Ident or
Name of the caller.
Briefly press the Call key. ‘CALL TO’ will be displayed along Mounting the Cradle
with the Ident or Name of the caller. Now press and hold the
Call key for a few seconds until the radio beeps. The callers
Selcall Ident will be sent. If the call is successful, you will
hear two quick acknowledge beeps in your radio’s speaker
as the caller’s radio responds.

CTCSS/DCS
CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) and DCS
(Digitally Coded Squelch) is a quieting system that allows
a group of radios to talk to each other without hearing
other users on the channel. The system applies a continuous
low level tone to your transmission, and a matching tone
decoder to your receiver's Squelch. When CTCSS/DCS is
enabled the channel remains quiet until someone transmits
using the same tone. When the transmission ends, the
channel becomes quiet again. By using different tones,
several groups of people can share the same channel
without disturbing each other.
If CTCSS/DCS has been enabled by your retailer, it will have
been preset on specific channels.

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 Fitting MC522BC Microphone Fitting the Microphone
Screw the LCD Controller Microphone and the clip to a The microphone uses a miniature 6 pin telephone style plug
firm surface. Position the LCD Controller Microphone in its and socket. To fit the microphone:
mounting clip. Finally, plug the LCD Controller Microphone
1. Position the microphone plug so the plastic tab faces
into the front panel. An additional 1.8 m extension cable is
downwards. Press the plug into the socket until
supplied to allow more remote mounting of the main unit.
it ‘clicks’.
2. Gently press the rubber strain relief into the hole
Slide Microphone surrounding the socket so that the slot around the strain
into the mounting clip relief fits neatly inside the lip of the hole.

MC522BC

Fitting Mic to Fitting MC522BC

front panel to TX3600 Series
Removing the microphone
1. Squeeze the rubber strain relief near the front panel to
Fitting the Radio disengage the slot, and slide the strain relief back along
Slide radio fully into cradle until it clicks into place. the microphone cord.
2. Squeeze the plastic tab on the microphone plug towards
the plug to unlock it while gently pulling the plug
outwards. If the plug does not come out easily, the tab
has not released correctly and should be squeezed again.
Console Mounting the TX3600 Series
For console mounting, a flush mounting DIN Adaptor
MBD001 is available as an optional accessory. The adaptor
includes mounting brackets and a specially designed
front panel escutcheon to suit most vehicle installations.
Installation instructions are provided with the bracket.
See your nearest GME retailer for details.
Din Adaptor MBD001

Removing the Radio

Gently
spread
tabs

Gently
spread
Slide Radio tabs
from cradle

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 DC POWER CONNECTION Optional Microphone
The TX3600 Series is designed for 13.8 Volt DC, negative MC540BC Microphone
earth installations only (i.e. where the negative terminal
of the battery is connected to the chassis or frame of Available with RH003 remote head option only.
the vehicle).
Skip / Call
2 Amp Fuses Extension
Speaker

Direct
Push to
- + Talk
Channel
Coax. Entry
Cable Antenna Keypad
Socket Keylock Key
DC Socket
Menu*/
Up Key
Enter Key
Down Key Clear Key

UHF Antenna

An in line 2 Amp fuse is supplied. The fuse should be

connected as close to the battery as possible. The radio’s
positive (red) lead should be connected via the 2 Amp fuse
directly to the battery’s positive terminal.
Connect the radio’s negative (black) lead directly to the
battery’s negative terminal. *Note: The Menu key is reserved for future use. Currently
no functionality with the TX3600 Series.
ANTENNA CONNECTION
GME supply a wide range of mobile antennas designed
specifically for UHF commercial communications.
The antennas are fitted with a BNC coaxial plug suitable
for connection to the antenna socket on the rear panel
of the radio.

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 SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Receiver
General Circuit Type: Double Conversion
Superheterodyne.
RF Performance: Compliant with AS/NZS 4295
Intermediate Frequencies: 45 MHz / 455 kHz
Frequency Band: 450 to 520 MHz
Sensitivity: -122 dBm for 12 dB SINAD
RF Switching Bandwidth: 70 MHz unweighted.
Number of Channels: 99 (+ 40 UHF CB) Adjacent Channel
Channel Spacing: 25 kHz / 12.5 kHz Selectivity: 73 dB / 65 dB (WB/NB)
Channel Steps: 12.5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 5 kHz Intermodulation Rejection: 74 dB
Frequency Stability: ± 1 kHz for -10°C to 60°C Blocking: 100 dB
Modulation: FM Spurious Rejection: 75 dB
Operation Mode: Simplex or half duplex with Audio Rated Power: 3 Watts in 4 Ohms
repeater talk around. RX Frequency Response: ‑ 6 dB / Octave, +1 dB / -3 dB,
Scanning Speed: 50 / 100 / 200 ms per channel 300 Hz to 3 kHz.
Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms nominal Audio Signal to Noise 45 dB / 40 dB (WB/NB)
Antenna Connector: BNC Conducted Spurious
Emission: - 80 dBm
Battery Voltage: 13.8 Volts DC Negative Earth
Mechanical Specifications
Operating Voltage Range: 10.8 Volts to 15.6 Volts
Reverse Voltage Dimensions: 29 (H) x 127 (L) x 163 (D) mm
Protection: Diode Weight: 424 grams
Over Voltage Protection: 18 Volts Crowbar Environmental
Fuse: 2 Amp 3AG in line fuse. Operating Temperature
Current Consumption : RX muted- 0.2 Amps (power Range: -10°C to 60°C
save 60 mA). Storage Temperature: -30°C to 70°C
RX full audio: 0.8 Amps
TX- 6.0 Amps Shock & Vibration: MIL SPEC 810

Transmitter
RF Output: High- 5 Watts Max.
Low- 1 Watt Adj.
Transmit Duty Cycle: 1:4 for 5 Watt output
(1 Min TX, 4 Min RX).
Deviation Limiting: 5 kHz / 2.5 kHz at +20 dB
AF limiting (WB/NB).
TX Audio Frequency
Response: +6 dB / octave, +1 dB / -3 dB,
300 Hz to 3 kHz / 2.55 kHz
(WB/NB).
AF Distortion: 3% below limiting
Residual Noise & Hum: -40 dB
Spurious Emissions: -36 dBm
Adjacent Channel Power: -70 dBc / -60 dBc (WB/NB)

*Specifications are typical unless otherwise indicated and may be subject to change without notice or obligation.

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 Standard communications contract warranty

1. Statutory Warranties 2.3 We warrant our other repairs to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for three months from the date
1.1 The Trade Practices Act Part V, Division 2A and other legislation of the original repair. During this period and as our sole
imply conditions, warranties and other obligations on us to liability to you for the repair, we agree to repair or replace
consumers that cannot be excluded, restricted or modified. (at our option) repaired goods which we are satisfied are
Those provisions apply to the extent required by law. defective.
1.2 We exclude all other conditions, warranties and obligations
2.4 We warrant that we will perform services with reasonable
which would otherwise be implied concerning the activities
care and skill and agree to investigate any complaint made in
covered by this agreement.
good faith that we have performed services unsatisfactorily. If
1.3 We limit our liability where we are allowed to do so. Examples we are satisfied that the complaint is justified, and as our sole
of where we are allowed to limit liability are - liability to you under this warranty, we agree to supply those
(a) you acquire goods from us for re-supply; services again at no extra charge to you.
(b) the goods or services we supply are not of a kind ordinarily 2.5 If you want warranty service under this clause you must give
acquired for personal, domestic or household use us an original or copy of the sales invoice from the transaction
or consumption. or some other evidence showing details of the transaction.
1.4 Where we are allowed to limit our liability, to the extent
permitted by law, our sole liability for breach of a condition,
warranty or other obligation implied by law is limited -
3. Other Limitations
(a) in the case of goods we supply, to any one of the following 3.1 You may not rely on any representation, warranty or other
as we decide - provision by or for us which is not covered by clause [ 1 ] or
(i) the replacement of the goods or the supply of repeated in this agreement in clear terms.
equivalent goods;
3.2 We are not liable (nor are our employees, contractors and
(ii) the repair of the goods;
agents) for any damage, economic loss or loss of profits
(iii) the payment of the cost of repairing the goods or of
whether direct, indirect, general, special or consequential -
acquiring equivalent goods;
(iv) the payment of the cost of having the goods (a) arising out of any breach of any implied or
repaired; or express term, condition or warranty; or
(b) in the case of services we supply, to any one of the (b) suffered as a result of our negligence (or that
following as we decide - of our employees, contractors or agents)
(i) the supplying of the services again; - apart from liability as set out in the previous
(ii) the payment of the cost of having the services two clauses.
supplied again.
3.3 The liability of a party under this agreement (whether arising
2. Additional Warranties in contract, tort or by statute) is to be reduced by the same
proportion as represents the proportion of the loss or damage
2.1 The warranties in this clause are in addition to the statutory caused or contributed to by the other party, its contractors
warranties referred to in the previous clause. or agents.
2.2 We warrant our goods to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for one year from the date of original sale GME AFTER SALES SERVICE
(or another period we agree to in writing). During this period
and as our sole liability to you under this warranty, we agree Your radio is especially designed for the environment encountered
to, at our option, either repair or replace goods which we are in land mobile installations. The use of all solid state circuitry, careful
satisfied are defective. We warrant replacement parts for the design and rigorous testing, result in high reliability. Should failure
remainder of the period of warranty for the goods into which occur however, GME maintain a fully equipped service facility and
they are incorporated. spare parts stock to meet the customer’s requirements long after
expiry of the warranty period.

www.gme.net.au
A Division of: Standard Communications Pty. Ltd.

Head Office: SYDNEY- Locked Bag 2086, North Ryde NSW 1670, Australia. Tel: (02) 9844 6666, Fax: (02) 9844 6600.
Melbourne Adelaide Perth Brisbane Sydney Auckland
7 Micro Circuit 14 Phillips St. Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit B Unit 2
Dandenong South Thebarton 10-12 Harvard Way 89-101 Factory Rd. 22-24 College St. 24 Bishop Dunn Pl,
Vic. 3165 SA 5031 Canning Vale Oxley Gladesville East Tamaki
Tel: (03) 9798 0988 Tel: (08) 8234 2633 WA 6155 Qld. 4075 NSW 2111 Manukau, NZ 2013
Fax: (03) 9798 0177 Fax: (08) 8234 5138 Tel: (08) 9455 5744 Tel: (07) 3278 6444 Tel: (02) 9879 8888 Tel: (09) 274 0955
Fax: (08) 9455 3110 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959

For customers outside Australia and New Zealand, please contact your local GME retailer or email to: [email protected]
Part Number: 310162 Drawing Number: 41188-3
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