Alan 42 DS - Radio MIDLAND - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Alan 42 DS MIDLAND

5. External loudspeaker jack: connect by inserting the loudspeaker mike to the

7 Multifunction backlighted display. This liquid crystal display has been projected to show the operative modality: a. EMG function activated b. Channel selected number( from 1 up to 40) c. Lock: keyboard lock function activated d. BATT: Run-down batteries indicator e. AM/FM: it shows the emission mode and the Noise Blanker activation (in this case, the indication will blink) f. SC: SCAN function activated g. DW: DUAL WATCH function h. P. S.: Save function activated

i. LOW function activated

j. The received signal strength and the power of the transmitting signal k. RX/TX: TX=transmit mode; RX=receive mode l. Frequency band selected

8. EMG button: emergency channel. By pressing this button, the unit

automatically skips to Channel 9 (emergency channel). The display will shows EMG. It will not be possibile to change accidentally the channel. To cancel this function, press the button again.

9. A/F–LCR button: to select AM mode or FM mode; the modulation you

choose will appear on the display. If you select a frequency band operating in FM mode only, the A/F–LCR button will activate the LCR function (Last Channel Recall).

10. Microphone: during transmission, speak with a normal tone of voice to the

11. H/L button: it selects the output power level during trasmission.When the unit

Function and location of the controls

1. Antenna connector: insert into this plug the antenna supplied with the radio. It

is possible to use external vehicular antennas to obtain a better performance.

2. Squelch knob : it allows to eliminate the background noises in rx and to operate

in DS mode (Digital Squelch).

3. On/O Volume Control.

In ‘’o’’ position your transceiver is o. Turn this control clockwise to switch on the unit. Turn the knob clockwise a little more to set the audio level, until you get a comfortable reception.

4. MIC jack: connect by inserting the loudspeaker mike to the plug.

23. Battery pack contact: lift the button and take the batteries out (see drawing).

24. Auxiliary antenna contact: for the connection to the vehicular adaptor.

Installing/removing the battery case Alan 42 DS works with both Alkaline and with Ni-Mh rechargeable batteries. For this reason, 2 kinds of battery case are supplied: empty battery case for 8 penlight AA type rechargeable batteries with charge jack and an empty battery case for 6 penlight AA type alkaline batteries. To remove the battery case, lift the side trigger and slide the battery case o. Put the batteries in. To replace the battery case, slide it again onto the dual track system of the back side of the transceiver.

ALAN 42 DS is turned on, it always transmits with high power (4W). By pressing this button, the unit will transmit with low power (1W). The display will show “LOW”. Press again the H/L button to return to “HIGH” power level.

13. Q.UP - Q.DOWN buttons: to skip 10 channels up (Q.UP) or 10 channels

at the same time. Thanks to this function, you can monitor a second channel. When a signal on the second channel is received, the conversation on the first channel is automatically interrupted and the receiver switches on the second channel. The monitoring starts again 4 seconds after the signal end. To activate this function, operate as follows: - Select the desired channel through the channel selector - Press the DW button - Select the second channel - Press the button DW again - To cancel the function press again the DW button or the PTT button.

16. SCAN /Noise Blanker button: with this control, you can automatically seek for

a busy channel. - Rotate the squelch clockwise until the background noise is no longer he- ard; or rotate the knob totally anti-clockwise to use the digital squelch.- Press the ‘’SCAN’’ button: the transceiver will scan automatically all the channels until a carrier is being received. - When it finds the carrier, it stops and starts again some seconds after the end of the communication on the channel. - When the radio is transmitting, the scan function is deactivated. - Keep pressed the SCAN button for 2 seconds to activate the Noise Blan- ker filter; “AM” or “FM” will blink on the display.

button: display lighting (temporized).This function allows to operate in darkness conditions. By pressing this button, the display is lighted for 5 seconds.

18. Push to talk button (PTT): Its pressure activates the transmission. When it is

released, the receiver is activated.

19. Battery compartment: insert 6 alkaline batteries or 8 rechargeable

20. Hole for wrist belt

21. Channel UP: to skip to the next channel. Keeping this button pressed, the

“autorepeat” function is obtained. 22. Channel DOWN: to skip to the previous channel. Keeping this button pressed,6 | Alan 42 DS instruction guide Alan 42 DS instruction guide | 7 How to operate with your Alan 42 DS

1. Insert the antenna in the antenna connector.

2. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment, noting polarity.

3. Rotate the ON/OFF volume control clockwise to turn the unit on. Adjust the

volume for a normal listening level.

buttons Note: if the channel does not change,control that the EMG or LOCK button has not been pressed. In this case, press the EMG or LOCK button to deactivate this function. As far as the other functions are concerned, refer to previous instructions. To transmit: press and hold the PTT button, then talk to the microphone. To receive: simply release the PTT button. CAUTION: DON’T EXPOSE THE DISPLAY TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES. Frequency band selection The frequency bands must be chosen according to the country where you are ope- rating. Procedure:

1. Switch o the unit.

2. Turn it on while pushing the “A/F-LCR” and “SC” buttons.

3. By pushing the ▲ and ▼ buttons at the left hand side of the radio, select the

desired frequency band (see the chart).

: If you select a frequency band which operates in FM mode only, the “A/F- LCR” control activates the LCR function (Last Channel Recall). NOTE

• (covering all approved EU frequency bands) Specifications are subject to change without notice.

WARNING: Direct plug-in ac/dc power supply must be used for disconnecting the transceiver

18. Touche Push to talk (PTT)

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