ALAN Electronics PRORADIO FM User manual

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User’sManual
ALANPRORADIO FM
ALAN Electronics GmbH
Daimlerstraße 1k
D- 63303Dreieich

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Index
Drawing ofthe Radio................................ ................................ ................................ ... 3
Introduction................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 4
Active-Function /FM-Radio................................ ................................ ......................... 4
Coverage................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 4
Expected batteryoperating timing................................ ................................ ............... 4
Battery Charging................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 4
Cleaning................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 4
Savety precautions................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 4
Iconson LCD................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 5
Power Save ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 5
Key Function................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 6
ON/OFF &Shift................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 6
Function................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 6
UP/DOWN &Volume Control ................................ ................................ ...................... 6
PTT(Push To Talk) ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 6
Way Call Ringer(CALL) ................................ ................................ .............................. 6
Key Lock................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 6
Sub Option Selection Mode................................ ................................ ......................... 7
Call Ringer Melody SelectionMode................................ ................................ ............. 7
Beep Tone Selection Mode................................ ................................ ......................... 7
Roger Beep Selection Mode................................ ................................ ........................ 7
ChannelList................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 7
Basic ChannelSelection................................ ................................ .............................. 8
CTCSS (Code Tone Controlled Squelch System) ................................ ....................... 8
CTCSS Frequency List................................ ................................ ................................ 8
VOXSelection Mode................................ ................................ ................................ ... 9
VOXRecoveryTimeSelection Mode................................ ................................ ........... 9
ActiveFunction ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 10
ChannelScan Mode................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10
NormalScan Mode................................ ................................ ................................ ... 10
PriorityScan Mode................................ ................................ ................................ .... 10
Stopwatch Mode................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 10
FM-RadioMode................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 11
CE – DeclarationofConformity ................................ ................................ ................ 11
TechnicalSpecifications ................................ ................................ ........................... 12
Notesabout European Warranty................................ ................................ ............... 13
Ifsomething doesn’t work................................ ................................ .......................... 13

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Drawingof the radio
1 Antenna
2 LCD-Panel
3 UP Button & Volume Control
4 DOWN Button & Volume Control
5 Ein-Aus und Shift-Taste (Auswahltaste)
6 Function Button)
7 Built-inmicrophone(Active)
8 Flexboommicrophone
9 Charger / PTT-socket
10 Push-To-Talk(PTT)
11 Active ON/OFF – Volume control

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Introduction
Proradio keepsthe advantagesof a heavy duty, rigid headset, to ensure the safetyof hearing
in noisy working environments, combined with the functionsof an modern PMR-transceiver,that
can be used without licence innearlyallEuropean countries(see country list attached).
Active function
Active hearing-protection with electronicallyLevel-Limiting at 83 dB.
Withthe blackrotary-switch on the side ofthe shell you turn on the activefunction. Nowyou
can hear the surrounding-noisesand speak again stereophonically. At abruptrising noise
(hammer-blow, shot etc.)the electronic will limit the levelwhich you hear inthe headset
FM-Radio
You can receivethe FM Radio (87.5 – 108 MHz)
Coverage
The operating band (446MHz)allows clear communication, virtuallyfree fromatmospheric
interferencesand – despite the lowpower – willallowyou to communicate upto a distance of
2 to 5 km.The maximum range isobtained operatingina open space.
Ifyoufind communication isnot possible, many timesthiscan be solvedby moving a few
metersto a newlocation. Range isalso reduceswhileoperating ina vehicleor metal building.
Expected Battery Operating Timing
The typicallife timeof one batterycharging cycleassumesthatinstandard applicationsduring
90 % ofthe operating timethe radioisinstandby mode, and transmit and receivingperiodswith
higher volumeare only 10 % ofthe totaltime.
In this mode the battery charging willlastforabout 24 hoursmax.
An automatic energy saving system willbe enabled when the radio doesnot receive any
incoming signalwithinthe lastminuteofoperation.
With enabled broadcast radioor “activemode” the energy saving system willnot be enabled,
thusthe maximum operating timemay go down to appr. 8 hours, depending on the volume
selected.
Battery Charging
Use the supplied originalcharger only.Thecharger isadjusted speciallyto the batteriesofthe
unit.Differentcharger maydestroy the batteryirreversible
To increase the life of yourbattery, avoid charging it longer than necessary. Subsequently 12
hourswill providea fullcharge. Too often overloading effectively reducesthe battery capacity
after sometime.
Cleaning
Hanger, headset and microphone maybe cleaned severaltimeswith a dampcloth only.
Do not use alcoholorharsh chemicals !
Safety precautions
• neverexpose the unitto extremetemperaturesor dust
• avoid contact withwater
• use the supplied original charger only
• to increase the lifetime of your battery,avoidchargingit longer than necessary.

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ICONS onLCD
RSSI
(ReceivingSignalStrength Indicator) or TXBar Icon Indicatesthe receivingsignal
strength during transmission and itcan be indicated thenumberofbar according to
the strength ofreceiving signal.
Auto ChannelScanIndicator
Appearsin the normal scan mode or when the normalscan mode isactivated.
PriorityScan Indicator
Appearsin priorityscan mode orwhen the priority scan mode isactivated.
Key Lock Indicator
Blinksin autolock selection mode orwhen the key lockisactivated.
Vox Indicator
BlinksinVOXselection mode or appearswhen VOXisactivated.
Battery Level Indicator
Battery LevelMeter indicatesthe remaining battery strength.
Power Save
Proradio issupplied with an automatic power saving circuit.Ifthetransceiver
receivesno signalfor longer about 1 minute the „Power SaveFunction“automatically
will be activated.Power saveisreducing atminimum the consumption extending the
Standby-time. The Display shows„SAVE“. When Proradio isreduced to a minimum
power consumption nevertheless you can receive signalswithout restriction- it will
switch on immediately after receivingthe first signal.
TX Indicator
Appearswhen a signalisbeing transmitted.
RX Indicator
Appearswhen a signalisbeing received.
CTCSS Indicator
Blinkswhen the correct CTCSS tone isentered.
Large Segment Display
Indicatesthe channel number in use at the normalmode. When the Function Button is
pressed, it Displaysthe function menu in sequence:
Ch /rdo /Sc / Uo/ H00 /Sub/ CAL/bEP / rog/tAL /[1] /[2] / [3]/P1 /P2 / P3/
P4 / P5

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Small SegmentDisplay Displaysthe FM frequency atthe FM mode. Displaysthe
SUBMENU of each MENUinthe function mode.
KeyFunction
Power ON/OFF &ShiftButton
Pressthisbutton brieflyto turn the uniton. Ashort confirming melody will play. A momentary
pressofthisbutton isnot effected to any function in theFunction edit modeand stand-by mode
exceptinthe specific mode.
WhenFMradioison - Pressing this button allows you to shift to nextpreset FMradio
Broadcasting.
Press thisbutton for longer than 1.5 secondsto turn the unitoff.
Amomentarypress ofthisbutton isalso used to shift tothe other small segment display during
the function edit mode andreset the stopwatch counter inthe stopwatch mode.
FunctionButton
Short Touch - Press thisbutton brieflyto enter function editmode in standby mode.
Long Touch - Press forlonger than 1.5 secondsto activatethe KEY LOCK inthe
standby mode.
Up Button
Short Touch - Inthe standby mode, press thisbutton brieflyto moveto the
nexthigher mainvolumelevel.
In the function edit mode,press brieflyto shift fromthe current option ineach submenu to the
nextoption inthe samesubmenu.
Long Touch - Pressing thisbutton for more than 1.5secondswill allowyou to navigate ata
morerapid rate through differentvolumelevel in the standby mode orthrough different menus
in thefunction edit mode.
Down Button
Short Touch - Inthe standby mode, press thisbutton brieflyto moveto the
previouslower mainvolumelevel. In the function edit mode, pressbrieflyto
shift fromthe current option in each submenu to the previousoption in the same submenu.
Long Touch - Pressing thisbutton for more than 1.5secondswill allowyou to navigate ata
morerapid rate through differentvolumelevel in the standby mode orthrough different menus
in thefunction edit
Push To Talk (PTT) Button
Press itfirmly and speak into the Microphone to transmit.The red Tx LEDIndicator atthe right
side of the LCD Panelwill light. Release itto revert tostandby mode.
Whenan incoming callisreceived, thegreen Rx LED Indicator on the leftside ofthe LCD Panel
will light.
Way Call Ringer
Press the PTT Button twice quickly to callanother partyon the samechanneland pressing the
button once during and pressing the button once duringa calling stopsthe calling and then
returnsto the standby mode. The user selected callringer melody will play.

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Key Lock
Press the Function Button for longer than 1.5 secondsto activatethe KEY LOCK inthe
standby mode
NOTE:Please noteallbuttonswillbedisabled except the PTTButtonwill remain fully
operational.
Setting and Operation
SubOption Selection Mode
This mode allows you to enter thesub option selection mode.-Press the Function Button untilthe
word “Sub” appearsin the LCD. You can nowselect between“yes” or “No”.
-Ifyou press the Function Button when “yes” blinkson the CD Panel, you enter into theSub
Function edit menu.
- Pressing the Function Button when, “no” blinks, returnsto standby.Accessto following SUB
Menu pointsisonlypossible when You haveavtivated the SUB menu by setting to “Yes”.
Call ringer melody selectionmode
This feature provides7 user selectable call ringer melodiesto alert you of a callingparty.
To select your favoriteCallRinger melody,In the Suboption selection mode,
pressthe Function Button when the “yes” blinks.
Press the Down Button or Up Button to previewthe seven availablemelodies.
Press the PTT Button to confirm your selection.
Beep Tone SelectionMode
This feature allows you to programbeeping ornot beeping with keyselection.
Ifthe Key beep off ischosen no beep sound when you pressthe button The callsignal, power
on/off beep and roger beep make asound regardlessof the beep.
Press the Function Button fromthe Call selectionmode.
Press the Up Button or Down Button to selectfromon or off.
Press the PTT Button to confirm your selection and return to standby mode.
Whenyou press Enter button or do notpress any key within 5 seconds, itreturnsback to stand-by.
Roger BeepSelectionMode
IfRoger Beep option ison, when you finish the transmitting automaticallytheProRadio will
produce a beep sound and transmita sub-code tone tothe partner.
To access the Roger Selection Mode :
Press the Function Button fromthe Key beep selectionmode.
Press the Up Button orDown Button to select from Roger on or off.
Press the PTT Button to confirm your selection and return to standby mode.
Channel
Frequency(MHz)
1 446.00625
2 446.01875
3 446.03125
4 446.04375
5 446.05625

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6 446.06875
7 446.08125
8 446.09375
Basic Channel Selection
In order tocommunicate withother PMR units, both you and the receiving party must be onthe
same channel.
Proradio has8 channels(1-8) asindicated by the large digitsinthe LCD Display Panel.
Before,trying to transmiton the selected channel,you should pressthePTT Button to check
the activityon thatchannel.Ifsomeone isalreadyon the selected channel,you should try
another channelthatisclear.To change the basic channel,In the standby mode,press the Up
Button brieflyto moveto the next higher main channel number.
Press the Down Button brieflyto move tothe next lowermainchannelnumber.
CTCSS (CodedTone Controlled SquelchSystem)
This feature allows you to utilize a subaudio coding channelsystem(subaudio
codes00-38) within a mainchannel.Thisenablesyou to communicate with another party on
the samemain channel without becoming disturbed by listeningto other conversationson the
same channel.
Thishelpsto avoid congestion on themainchannelandfiltersout unwanted noise and static.
There are 38 CTCSS sub-channelsforeach main channel.
Tochange the CTCSS sub-channel, press the FunctionButton until the word “Ch” appears
in theLCD Panel.
Press the Shift Button and the two small numberon the rightside willblink on theLCD Panel.
Press the Down Button orthe Up Button to choose the desired sub-channelto use
The corresponding sub-code frequency willbe displayed inthe lower right corner.
Press the PTT Button to confirm your selection and return to standby mode.
NOTE:To communicate withother PMRunits, theymust be switchedto the same
channel and CTCSSsub-code.
Tocommunicate withother PMRunitsthatdonothave sub-codes, switch your unit to
the same channelwith the sub-code set to OFF.
CTCSS FrequencyList
SUB Channel Tone Frequency SUB Channel Tone Frequency
1 67,0 Hz 20 131,8 Hz
2 71,9 Hz 21 136,5 Hz
3 74,4 Hz 22 141,3 Hz
4 77,0 Hz 23 146,2 Hz
5 79,7 Hz 24 151,4 Hz
6 82,5 Hz 25 156,7 Hz
7 85,4 Hz 26 162,2 Hz
8 88,5 Hz 27 167,9 Hz
9 91,5 Hz 28 173,8 Hz
10 94,8 Hz 29 179,9 Hz
11 97,4 Hz 30 186,2 Hz
12 100,0 Hz 31 192,8 Hz
13 103,5 Hz 32 203,5 Hz
14 107,2 Hz 33 210,7 Hz
15 110,9 Hz 34 218,1 Hz
16 114,8 Hz 35 225,7 Hz

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17 118,8 Hz 36 233,6 Hz
18 123,0 Hz 37 241,8 Hz
19 127,3 Hz 38 250,3 Hz
VOX &VOX Recovery Time SelectionMode
1) VOXSelection Mode
The Voice Activated Transmission (VOX)function allows your voice to activatetransmission
automatically when the ProRadio isused within nottoonoisy environments.
It also allows Handsfree use , if You should not havethe handsfree forpresssing PTTknob.
Toaccess the VOX Selectionmenu,
Press the Function Button untiltheword “UO” appearsin the LCD Panel.
Press the Down Button orthe Up Button to select from Hi, nr, LoorOFF.
The High,normal or lowsetting determinesVOXresponsesensitivity.
Press the PTT Button to confirm your selection.
To turn off the VOX feature,enter the VOXselection mode and then select OFF.
VOX Recovery Time SelectionMode
Thisallows the response characteristicsof the VOX function to be precisely adjusted to suit
individual needs.
Toaccess the VOX Recovery Time Selectionmenu,
Press the Function Button untiltheword “UO” appearsin the LCD Panel.
Press the Power/Shift Button to confirmyourselection and switch to VOXrecovery time
selection.
Press the Down Button orthe Up Button to select from 5, 3, 2or 1second setting.
Thissetting determinesthe delay timebetween transmitting and receiving.
Press the PTT Button to confirm your selection.
Please note you may need to try differentVOXtime settingsto determinethe bestvalue to suit
your speaking habit.
NOTE. Vox modeisdeactivatedaslongasthe FM broadcast radio isin use.
We donot recommendtouse the VOXfunctioninnoisy environments- the voice switching
circuit may detect surrounding soundasvoice andmay transmit unwanted audio.
Stufe 1 1 Sekunde
Stufe 2 2 Sekunden
Stufe 3 3 Sekunden
Stufe 4 5 Sekunden

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Active Function
Active hearing-protection with electronicallyLevel-Limiting at 83 dB.Suitablefor impulse-noise.
Withthe blackrotary-switch on the side ofthe shell you turn on the activemode function.
Nowyou can hear the surrounding-noisesand speak again stereophonically. Atabrupt rising
noise (hammer-blow, shot etc.)the electronic willlimit the level which you hear in theheadset.
ChannelScan Mode
Normal ScanMode
This feature allows you to scan for an active channeland communicate with the party
transmitting.
The power saver isdisabled inthis mode. To access the Auto ChannelScan menu,
Press the Function Button untiltheword “SC” appears inthe LCD.
Press the Down Button orthe Up Button to choose “nr”.
Press the Monitor Button to confirm your selection.
The unitwillbegin scanning for anactivemain channel.If a transmission isdetected,the Rx
and RSSI iconswill appear inthe LCD Panel.
To turn off the auto channelscan feature returnto the Scan mode by pressing theFunction
Button and choose ”OFF”.
You can pause on any channelwhilein the Auto ChannelScan Mode by pressing the thePTT
Button during the reception of a signal for 5secondsafterward.
PriorityScan Mode
This feature allows you to monitortwo different channelsat the sametime.
Ifyoupre-set any priority channelother than the current channelin use, thepre-set channelwill
be scanned every0.5 secondand signalsyou when a call isreceived.
Whileinthe PriorityChannelScan Mode you may hear transmission from either a primaryor
secondary channelwhen transmitting.
The unitwillalwaystransmiton the primary channelunlessthe PTT Button ispressed during or
immediatelyfollowing the reception of secondary channeltransmission.
The power saver mode isdisabled in the Priority channelscan mode and the volumeisnot
adjustable.
To access the Prioritychannelscan mode.
Press the Function Button untiltheword “SC” appears inthe LCD Panel.
Press the Up Button orthe Down Button to choose “Pr” and then press the Shift Button.
Choose the prioritychannelbypressingUp Buttonand Down Button to selectthe desired
channelnumberyou wish to closelymonitor.
Press the PTT Button to confirm your selection.
To turn off the Prioritychannelscan feature, press the Function Buttonuntil the word “SC”
appearson the LCD Paneland then choose“OFF” inthe scan mode.
StopwatchMode
In this mode you can use the stopwatch to time.
To access the Stopwatch mode :
Press the Function Button untiltheword “H00” appearson the LCD Panel.
Press the Up Button to start and stop the counterup whilethe stopwatch isrunning, pressing
the Down Button allows you to obtain the laptime.
Press the Power/Enter Button to reset the stopwatch time.
Press the Function Button to turnoff the stopwatch function.

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FM Radio Mode
FM Only: You can receivethe FM Radioonly
FM plus: You can receivethe FRS signal evenwhile you listen to the FMRadio.
Whenthe FM only orFM plusisselected on the FMselection mode,FMicon( )appearson LCD
Panel.
And you can choose the channelby pressing the Up Button and the Down Button.
Whenthe FM only orFM plusis selected on the FMselection,you can selectthe way ofchannel
selection in seek scan and tune scan by pressing the Enter Button.
Ifyouselect seek scan, you can selectthe FM radio channelby carrier detect way and if you
select tune scan you can select the FM radio channel
CE- Declaration of Conformity
Thisunit compliesto allrelevantEuropean Standardsand Regulations for PMR 446 radio service.
Thisradiomay be used inmany EUcountriesand some other states
applying the R&TTEdirectiveof the European Community. However,
thereare still some restrictionsto use PMR 446 infollowing countries:
Italy : PMR 446 isallowed, but stillrequestsan operating licence forregular use. Exception: short
timeuse fortravellersinItaly.
Belgium: No restrictions for travellersusing the radioin Belgiumfree ofcharge and licence for
less than 3 months. ResidentsofBelgium must apply fora radio operatinglicence according to
Belgian regulations.
Ireland: CTCSS signalling ( subcodes01-38) must be switched on for use inIreland.
Eastern Europe: Please ask the local authoritiesbefore using the radio,because onlyfewofthe
newEU member statesapply already the european R&TTEdirective. Following countriesstill
apply special nationalapproval regulations, not (yet) validforPMR 446 radio:
Poland, Estonia, Letavia,Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia, Belarus,Slowenia and some others.
Thisunit fully compliesto thefollowing European standards:
Radio&Spectrum engineering:
EN 300 296-2 (2001), EN 55013 +A12, 13, 14 (1990-99) (FMradiopart 87.5-108 MHz)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): EN301 489-0 andEN 301 489-5 (2000),
Electrical safety: EN60 065.
The unit isintended to beused infollowing european (EU and non EU countries):
A, B, CH andFL, D,DK,E,F,FIN,GB,GR, H,I,IS, IR, L, N, NL, P,S
Because the European regulations are in asteady update process, we recommendthatYou
downloadour latest issue of the DeclarationofConformity from our internet server
(e.g.http://www.alan-albrecht.de)

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Technical specifications
FrequencyRange 446.00625 - 446.09375 MHz
FM-Radio 87.5 - 108MHz
No. of Channels 8in12.5KHz
Frequencytolerance +/- 5ppm (-10°C - +55°C)
TX-Mode F3E
Antenna Integrated, semi-rigidrubber antenna
Battery 4x battery NIMH 1.2v Mignon
Output power Max. 0.5 Watt(ERP)
Modulation capability +/- 2.5KHz max.
Harmonics& Spurious Tx : -36dBm. Rx : -57dBm
Receiver sensitivity 0.5 V EMF (50Ω) /20 dBSINAD
Receiver- Audio Output 1.2VRMS= ca. 180mV at8 Ω
Consumption Save 25/15mA
Consumption RX 100mA (vol. max.)
Consumption TX 250-300mA
R&TTE, CE conformity notified accordingtoEuropeanR&TTE
directiveinall countries allowingthe
PMR446 radioservice.Latest country lists
will be publishedonour service-website.
Coverage Max. 2/5km (openspace)
Operating time Morethan24hours (5%tx)
Morethan15hours (20% tx)
Charging time Max. 12 hours
Weight 569g

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European 2years warranty
The distributor,dealeror retail shop warrants to theoriginalretailpurchaser of thisproduct that should
thisproduct or anypart ofit,under normal useand conditions,be proven defectiveinmaterialor
workmanshipwithin2yearsfromthe date oforiginalpurchase, such defect(s)willbe repaired or
replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the company'soption) without charge for parts and
repairlabor.Toobtainrepairor replacement withinthetermsofthiswarranty,the product isto be
delivered with proofofwarranty coverage (e.g.datedbill ofsale),specification ofdefect(s), tothe
distributor, dealeror hisauthorized repaircenter.
The Company disclaimsliabilityfor communicationsrange ofthisproduct. The warranty doesnot
applytoany product orpart there ofwhich, inthe opinion of the company,hassuffered or been
damaged through alteration,improper installation,mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident,or by
removalordefacement ofthe factoryserialnumber/bar code label(s). The warranty doesnot applyto
accessory partsor problemscausedthrough not authorized or not recommended accessorieslike
batteries,externalpower suppliesand over voltage caused through externalpower supplies,light
bulbs,broken antennas,brokenswivelbeltclips,broken or damaged acrylicglasswindows and
cabinet parts. Rechargeable batterieshave a limited life time becauseofphysicalreasons, it isnormal
and mustbe accepted that such batteriesreduce theircapacity steadilywhen frequentlycharged and
discharged; these batteriesare not covered bythe 2 yearsEuropean warranty regulation.
In case of malfunctionsplease contact the dealeror person where you havepurchased your radio.
If somethingdoesn’t work ...
It’simpossible to connect thepartner station:
Did you turn on the unit?
Did you adjust the right volumelevel?
Did you selectthe same channellike yourpartner station ?
Aktiv mode doesn´t work:
Did you turn on the Activefunction ?
Did you adjust the right volumelevel?
It’simpossible to turnoffthe unit:
Connect the Proradio tothe charger.If now Proradio can be turned on, the batteriesare
probably onlydischarged. Turn offProradio again and wait, until the batteriesare fullycharged.
IfYoushould have anyother problem, please ask Your distributor for further help.
You willfind our full documentation, incl.the latestissuesofDeclarationsof Conformity,
aswell asservice hintsetc.anytime on ourdownload server
http://service.alan-germany.de/PMR446
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