Alan HP108/408 User manual
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Index
Main indicators/controls .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Accessory installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Recharge of the battery pack ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Care and maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Base functions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
HP108/408 modes .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Functions of the menu key ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Technical specications ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
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HP108/408
Reliable, sturdy and light-weight!
Alan HP 108/408 represents the new generation of VHF/UHF transceivers,
suitable for professional purposes and useful in any situation where reliable
communications are needed.
HP108/408 is supplied with many functions, such as ‘Busy Channel Lock Out’,
180 memory channels, tx power selectable to 5W (high); some of its features
are programmable to customize the equipment according to your needs.
Mainfeatures
› Frequency band (according to the model):
VHF 136/174MHz – UHF 400/470MHz and 465/520MHz (export version)
› Operating mode: VHF-VHF or UHF-UHF depending on the version
› Output power: 5W VHF/ UHF
› 180 memory channels
› 50 CTCSS tones and 107 DCS codes
› Channel spacing: 12,5KHz
› Frequency or channel displayed
› VOX function
› Scan function
› Selectable tx power: high (5W)
› Li-Ion battery pack 7,4V 1600mAh
› Busy channel lock out (BCLO)
› Tx power level indicator on the display
› Scrambler 1/8 levels or voice compressor
› TOT (Time out timer)
› Selective call 5 tones and 5+5
› Squelch
› Battery save
Thepackageincludes:
› HP108/408 transceiver
› antenna
› Li-Ion battery pack
› desktop charger
› adaptor
› 1 belt clip
› user manual
If any of the above-described parts are missing, ask your retailer.
Warning
! Before using the transceiver, enquire about the local rules concerning
the use of VHF/UHF equipments.
! Do not attempt to open the radio. You may damage it and therefore
invalidate the warranty.
! Do not handle the transceiver by its antenna!
! Do not transmit without antenna.
! Do not wet the radio or use it next to water sources; humidity may cor-
rode the electronic circuits.
! Turn off the radio while parked in a gasoline service station.
! Do not expose the equipment to excessive vibrations or direct sunlight
for a long time.
! In case the radio diffuses smell or smoke, switch it off immediately and
remove the battery.
! Turn off the transceiver before entering an inammable and explosive
environment.
! To avoid any possible damages to the equipment, use only original
accessories.
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MAININDICATORS/CONTROLS
1. ANTENNA
2. ON/OFF/VOLUMEKNOB: to turn on/off the radio and adjust the volume.
3. LED: lights red during the transmission and green in reception.
4. DISPLAYLCD: shows the operating status of the radio.
5. LOUDSPEAKER
6. ALPHANUMERICALKEYPAD
7. MICROPHONE
8. ▲/▼: to select the frequency and the menu contents.
9. F button: to select the radio’s functions
10. V/M button: to conrm the desired settings
11. 6sqt button: to enable the sub-audio tones
12. 7code button: to select the sub-audio tones
13. F + 9sel buttons: to select the menu functions
1 sql 2 pwr 3 scan
4 step 56 sqt
7 code 8 vox 9 sel
V/M 0 lock F
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1 sql 2 pwr 3 scan
4 step 56 sqt
7 code 8 vox 9 sel
V/M 0 lock F
MIC-SP
PTT
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1 sql 2 pwr 3 scan
4 step 56 sqt
7 code 8 vox 9 sel
V/M 0 lock F
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14. PTT: push it to transmit (led lights red) and release it to
receive (green led).
15. BACKLIGHTBUTTON: push it to activate the display
and keypad Backlight. If the selective call is enabled,
push the button to send it; if a tone is enabled, push this
button to send the tone.
16. MONITORBUTTON: To enable / disable the squelch.
17. MIC/SPKEXTERNALJACK: to connect a microphone,
loudspeaker or programming cable.
18. BATTERYPACK
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LCDDISPLAY
The LCD display continuously shows information on the operating status of the radio.
ICON FUNCTION OPERATION
aKeypad lock Press F
(hold it down for 2 seconds)
bStored channels PushV/M
cAutomatic switch off Press F , 9 sel and select menu
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dKeypad beep Press F , 9 sel and select menu
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e+/- Frequency offset (upwards +, down-
wards -).
It can be enabled/disabled only with
the optional programming software.
fCT CTCSS Push F , 6sqt
gDCS DCS Push F , 6sqt
hShows the operating frequency, channel and menu
iBattery level
jShows the tx/rx signal strength.
kPRI Channel included in the scan function Press F , 0lock
lVOX VOX activation Push F , 9 sel and select MENU
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mSAVE Battery save Selectmenu4
nLOW/MID/HIGH Middle/low power Press F , 2pwr
oSC Scrambler Selectmenu2
pFFunction selection Press F
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ACCESSORYINSTALLATION
Installing/removingthebatterypack
Installing
Unscrew the belt clip (A), match the two guides of the battery pack into the
grooves of the radio (B) and hook the battery pack with the battery holder (C).
Screw the belt clip.
To remove it, unscrew the belt clip, unhook the battery holder and remove the
battery pack.
Installing/removingthebeltclip
The belt clip can be xed/removed with the supplied xing screws (A).
Installing/removingtheantenna
Screw the antenna clockwise into the antenna connector until it rmly locks.
Screw it counter clockwise to remove it.
Connectingthemike/speaker(optional)
Remove the rubber cap of the mike jacks and connect
the mike/speaker.
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1 sql 2 pwr 3 scan
4 step 56 sqt
7 code 8 vox 9 sel
V/M 0 lock F
MIC-SP
PTT
HP 08
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RECHARGEOFTHEBATTERYPACK
HP108/408 is supplied with a Li-Ion battery pack, 7,4V 1600mAh.
Before its rst use, the battery pack is not completely charged.
The battery provides maximum efciency after 3-4 full charge/recharge cycles.
Warningsontheuseofbatterypacks
› Use the original battery pack only. Other types of batteries may cause explo-
sions or personal injuries.
› Never dispose batteries into re and never expose them to high temperatu-
re, they may explode causing re or explosions. Strictly follow the disposal
regulations of your country.
› While charging is in progress, the ambient temperature should be between
0° and 40°.
› The equipment is best charged with the radio off.
› Replace the battery pack when the operating time decreases even though
it is fully charged.
› Partial recharges reduce the battery life.
› Do not charge the radio/battery pack if they are wet!
Recharge
When the display shows , the battery pack is discharged.
Please recharge it.
The charge indicator shows the charge status as follows:
LED CHARGESTATUS
Red (x) Charging
Green (x) Completed
› The use of non-original battery packs may cause serious damages to the
equipment, explosions or personal injuries.
Rechargeofthebatterypack:
1. Connect the jack of the wall adaptor into the desktop charger plug.
2. Connect the socket of the wall adaptor to a mains power socket.
3. Place the transceiver/ battery pack into the desktop charger slot.
4. The battery contacts must be properly connected to the charging terminals.
The charger led lights red.
5. After 3 hours approx. the charge is completed; the charger led lights green.
Remove the radio/battery pack.
Attention
› If the charger led blinks before placing the battery pack into the charger,
switch it off: this means a malfunctioning of the charger itself.
› Remove the radio/battery pack from the charger only when the recharge is
completed!
› If the led continues to blink even though the charge is completed, the battery
pack is probably damaged.
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CAREANDMAINTENANCE
Clean the radio with a soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or abrasive substances!
When you do not use the equipment, cover the MIC-SP connector.
BASEFUNCTIONS
Switchingon/off
To turn on the radio, rotate the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise until you
hear a beep. Rotate it counter-clockwise to switch it off.
Volumeadjustment
Turn the ON/OFF/VOLUMEknob clockwise to increase the volume, counter-
clockwise to reduce it.
Squelchadjustment
The squelch is a feature able to reduce the background noise when no signals
are received.
Squelch can be adjusted in 9 different levels.
Hold down F and 1sql: the current squelch level is displayed.
Select the desired level by means of the ▲/▼ buttons.
To conrm your selection, press any key except BACKLIGHT and MONITOR.
Transmission
Press and hold [PTT] and speak in a normal voice. For maximum clarity, hold
the radio 5cm from your mouth.
During the transmission, the led lights red.
To extend the battery life, you can select the low power. You can choose
amongst 3 power levels: high, middle and low.
To receive, release the PTT.
HP108/408MODES
1) Memorychannelmode(CH)-Channelnamedisplayed
With CH mode, you can access the stored channels: select the stored
channel by using ▲/▼. This mode is possible if you have set at least one
channel.
2) MenuMode(MENU)
To select the menu of the radio, press F (F blinking) and then 9sel . The
menu settings can be changed by means of the ▲/▼ buttons.
FUNCTIONSOFTHEMENUKEY
Menu includes the radio’s settings that can be modied upon your needs.
Generaluseofthemenu
Press F till F blinks on the display; push 9sel to enter the menu.
Select the desired function by pressing ▲/▼.
Press F to enter the desired setting; select the activation/deactivation with
▲/▼ and conrm your selection by pressing F /PTT/V/M.
Push V/M to exit.
Menufunctions
MENU Displayedfunction Setting
1APO(Automatic switch off) OFF, 1-15 hours
2APRO OFF/COMP/SCRAMB
3BANK(Channel group) BANK, NO BANK
4BATSAV (Battery save) ON/OFF
5BCLO(Busy channel lockout) OFF/WAVE/QT-DCS
6BEEP(keypad beep) ON/OFF
7SCR NO(scrambler) 1-8 groups (optional)
8DC VLT(DC voltage) Battery voltage
9LAMP(BACKLIGHT) OFF/CONT/KEY
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10 LOCK (Keypad lock) K+S /PTT/KEY/ALL
11 MSGSET (Message edit) Programmable
12 NAME (Channel name displayed) FREQ/ALPHA
13 NM SET (Channel name edit) Programmable
15 OPNMSG (Welcome message displayed) OFF/DC/MSG
16 PSWD (open password) ON/OFF
17 PSWD W (password setting) Programmable
18 ROGER (end transmission tone) ON/OFF
19 SCN MD (scan mode) TO/CO/SE
20 STE(side tone eliminate) ON/OFF
21 TOT (time-out timer) OFF/from 6 sec to 7 min
22 TXSTOP (transmission stop) ON/OFF
23 VOX ON/OFF
24 VOX D (VOX delay) 1S, 2S, 3S, 4S
25 VOX S (VOX sensitivity levels) 1-8
26 VXB (busy VOX) ON/OFF
Automaticswitchoff(APO)
With this function, the unit automatically turns off at a preset time (from 1 to 15
hours from the setting). One minute before the switching off, “APO” blinks on
the display and a warning beep is heard.
To enable/disable the APO feature:
Access menu1by pressing F and 9sel, choose the desired setting with the
▲/▼ and conrm by pressing again 9sel.
Voicemode(APRO)
From menu 2 you can activate two different voice modes:
› COMP: voice compression
› SCRAMB: scrambler
(to activate one of these modes, follow the general procedure described in par.
‘General use of the menu’ at page 9).
Channelgroups
When this function is enabled, the stored channels belong to groups of chan-
nels.
BANK:channelgroupfunctionactivated.
180 channels will be divided into 12 channel groups
NOBANK:channel groupfunctiondeactivated; the 180 channels are di-
splayed in sequence, with no group of belonging.
BatterySave(BATSAV)
The battery save feature allows to reduce the consumption in order to extend
the battery life. It is interrupted when you press any button or open the squelch.
To enable this feature, select the ‘BATSAV’ (04) menu and follow the general
procedure described in paragraph ‘General use of the menu’ at page 9.
When the battery save is active, ‘SAVE’ appears on the display.
BusyChannelLockout(BCLO)
When the radio receives a signal, it stops transmitting to avoid interferences
on the busy channel.
To enable/disable the BCLO, enter the menu05(BCLO) and follow the proce-
dure described in paragraph ‘General use of the menu’ at page 9.
BANK1: ch1-16
BANK2: ch17-32
BANK3: ch33-48
BANK4: ch49-64
BANK5: ch65-80
BANK6: ch81-96
BANK7: ch97-112
BANK8: ch113-128
BANK9: ch129-144
BANK10: ch145-160
BANK11: ch161-176
BANK12: ch177-180
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Keypadtone(BEEP)
When you press any key, a beep is heard.
To activate/deactivate this tone, enter the menu 06 (BEEP) and follow the
procedure of paragraph ‘General use of the menu’.
Scramblersetting(SCRNO)
The scrambler is designed to protect your communications: they can be heard
only by the users that have set the same level as yours (8 levels available).
You can activate this feature from menu2 and choose the option ‘SCRAMB’.
(Follow the general procedure described in par. ‘General use of the menu’ at
page 9).
The scrambler does not guarantee the total safety of your communications.
Batteryvoltage(DCVLT)
To display the battery voltage, select the menu08 and push F .
Displayandkeypadbacklight(LAMP)
To enable/disable the keypad/display BACKLIGHT, enter the menu 09 and
push F . You can choose amongst 3 options:
› OFF:No backlight
› KEY: backlight activated(5 seconds for every operation).
It will automatically interrupt if no operation is done.
To interrupt the backlight, press BACKLIGHT.
› CONT:Continuous backlight.
To illuminate the display and the keypad in stand-by mode, press BACKLIGHT
and release it to stop it (stays active for 5 seconds).
Keypadlock(LOCK)
To avoid accidentally changing the radio settings, you can activate the keypad
lock.
To lock any key, press and hold F for 2 seconds.
Press F , 9sel to enter menu10(LOCK). 4 options are available:
› K+S: Lock of the keypad and ▲/▼ buttons
› PTT: Lock of PTT button to avoid accidental transmissions
› KEY: Keypad lock to avoid accidental pressures.
› ALL: Lock of all the keys.
To conrm and exit push 9sel.
Editingamessagewhentheradioisturnedon(MSGSET)
To edit a message, there are 5 alphanumerical characters available.
Procedure:
1. Press F , “F” blinks on the display. Press 9sel to enter the menuMSG-
SET(11).
2. Press F to edit the message. The rst character blinks; use the ▲/▼
buttons to select numbers/letters or blanks.
3. Press 9sel to move to the second character.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 and push F to end.
5. To delete or write again one character press 7code.
6. To write again the whole message, push V/M.
Editingthechannelname(NMSET)
To edit the channel name, you have 5 alphanumerical characters at disposal.
Procedure:
Press F , “F” blinks on the display; push 9sel to enter menu13.
To edit the channel name press F . The rst character blinks; use ▲/▼ to
select numbers/letters or blanks.
To edit the second character push 9sel
Repeat steps 2 and 3 and push F to end.
To delete or write again one character press 7code.
To write again the whole message, push V/M.
Frequency/channelnamedisplayed(NAME)
When a channel is stored, its frequency does not appear on the display. To
show it, enter menu12 and choose the desired mode by pushing ▲/▼:
› ALPHA: shows the channel.
› FREQ: shows the frequency.
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Welcomemessage(OPNMSG)
With this function you can set what will be displayed when you turn on the
radio.
Select menu15 and choose amongst these options:
› OFF: when you switch on the radio, the frequency or channel is displayed.
› DC: the battery voltage is displayed.
› MSG: the message you set will be displayed.
Password(PSWD)
To insert the password, enter menu17. The characters to edit are 4 (you can
change them by pushing V/M). Once dened the password, go to menu16 to
enable/disable it.
Rogerbeep(ROGER)
The roger beep is a short audio tone emitted by the radio when you release the
PTT button at the end of the transmission.
To enable/disable it go to menu18 and follow the general procedure described
in par. ‘General use of the menu’.
Scantype(SCNMD)
To select the scan types (TO/CO/SE), enter menu19. (see paragraph ‘SCAN’).
SideToneEliminate(STE)
This function allows to eliminate the background noise after receiving a signal.
It’s particularly useful when you use a headset connected to your radio.
Note: The function must be activated on both radios.
Enter the menu20 to activate/deactivate this function.
Time-OutTimer(TOT)
Time-Out-Timer temporarily blocks the transmission if it is used over a maxi-
mum time previously programmed.
When the maximum time is reached, the radio beeps and is forced in recep-
tion mode.
To activate/deactivate the TOT, enter menu21 and use the ▲/▼ buttons for
the selection (from 6 sec to 7 min).
TXSTOP(menu22): if enabled, it is not possible to transmit. .
VOX(VOX)
The VOX function allows hands-free communications: just speak and the radio
switches to transmission.
To activate/deactivate it, enter menu23.
When this function is active, VOX appears on the display.
VOXdelay(VOXD)
This option keeps the radio in transmission mode after you stop talking; it’s
useful to avoid interrupting the transmission while you are still talking.
To adjust the delay, enter menu24 and select the desired level (1s, 2s, 3s ,4s)
with ▲/▼ and conrm by pressing 9sel.
VOXSensitivity(VOXS)
You can choose 8 different sensitivity levels. Enter menu25, select the desired
level by using the ▲/▼ buttons and conrm by pressing 9sel.
VOXBusy(VXB)
This function is useful to stop the transmission if the radio receives a signal.
Vox Busy can be activated/deactivated from menu26.
SelectiveCall5tones5+5
The selective call is a signaling system which uses audio tones in sequence
(usually “5 tones” selective calls) to call a specic station or group(s). In this
case you will only receive calls that have your selective call identication code
(a number) or calls sent to the group you belong to.
A selective call is sent by pushing MONITOR and BACKLIGHT.
You can send a selective call also in 5+5 mode.
This function can be only set by the optional programming software (PRG08).
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CTCSS/DCS
The CTCSS/DCS tones are a sort of ‘access codes’ and enable the radio to
communicate only with the other users set on the same frequency and on
the same CTCSS/DCS tone. HP108/408 has 50 CTCSS tones and 107 DCS
codes available (I/N Inverted – Normal).
You can choose amongst 7 different settings:
1. OFF: No CTCSS/DCS tone in tx and rx.
2. TONE: CTCSS tone set on the tx frequency only.
3. CTCSS : CTCSS tone set on both tx and rx frequency.
4. DCODE : DCS code set on the tx frequency only.
5. DCS: DCS code set on both tx and rx frequency.
6. T DCS: CTCSS set on the tx frequency and DCS code set on the rx fre-
quency.
7. DTSQL: Reception on the CTCSS tone and transmission on the DCS code.
CT or DCS icons on the display indicate the activation that you have set.
SettingtheCTCSS/DCStones
Press F and 6sqt; select the desired tone by pushing ▲/▼.
To conrm push F .
Set the rx CTCSS/DCS tone by pressing F and 7code.
Select the CTCSS/DCS tone with ▲/▼.
Press F to set the tx/rx CTCSS/DCS tone; use the ▲/▼ to select it.
Conrm with F .
CTCSStonefrequencychart
67.0 103.5 159.8 199.5
69.3 107.2 162.2 203.5
71.9 110.9 165.5 206.5
74.4 114.8 167.9 210.7
77.0 118.8 171.3 218.1
79.7 123.0 173.8 225.7
82.5 127.3 177.3 229.1
85.4 131.8 179.9 233.6
88.5 136.5 183.5 241.8
91.5 141.3 186.2 250.3
94.8 146.2 189.9 254.1
97.4 151.4 192.8
100.0 156.7 196.6
DCScode(I/N)frequencychart
017 073 165 263 365 466 654
023 074 172 265 371 503 662
025 114 174 266 411 506 664
026 115 205 271 412 516 703
031 116 212 274 413 523 712
032 122 223 306 423 526 723
036 125 225 311 431 532 731
043 131 226 315 432 546 732
047 132 243 325 445 565 734
050 134 244 331 446 606 743
051 143 245 332 452 612 754
053 145 246 343 454 624
054 152 251 346 455 627
065 155 252 351 462 631
071 156 255 356 464 632
072 162 261 364 465 645
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SCAN
HP108/408 can scan the previously set channels for activity.
There are three types of scanning:
› SE:
› the radio stops on a busy channel and exits from the scanning mode.
› TO:Time-operatedscan
› the scanning will stop when the radio detects a signal on a busy channel and
will resume after 5 seconds even though the signal is still present.
› CO:Carrier-operatedscan
› the scanning will stop on an active channel till the signal is detected. It will
resume scanning after 2 seconds when the channel is no longer active.
Note: Scanning is interrupted by pushing MONITOR and resumes work-
ing when you release the button.
Selectingthescanningtype
Press F , 9sel and select menu19 (SCNMD).
To enter the menu, press F and by means of the ▲/▼ buttons, choose the
type of scanning amongst SE, CO or TO.
Conrm your selection by pressing F or PTT or 9sel.
Scanningthestoredchannels
To start scanning, press F and 3scan.
The scanning starts from the channel currently in use.
To invert the scanning direction, press ▲/▼.
To exit from this setting, push F or PTT.
Note: The scan can be done between 2 channels at least.
Before starting the scan feature, the squelch must be deactivated.
Scanningexclusion
Some memory channels can be excluded from the scanning.
Procedure:
› Select the channel to exclude.
› Press F and 0lock to set this feature.
Note: in this case, PRI disappears from the display.
All the channels that do not show PRI on the display are excluded from the
scanning.
Keypadlock
To avoid accidentally changing the frequency or the radio settings, the keypad
can be locked.
Press the F button for 2 seconds to activate/deactivate the keypad lock.
When this function is enabled, the display shows .
Editingfromthekeypad
Edit the channel number by pressing the keypad buttons (3 digits max, for
example ‘003’).
The radio will show the number of the channel.
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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
General
Characteristics Units Value/Measurements
Frequency MHz HP108: from 136 to 174; HP408L: from 400 to 470; HP408H (export version): from 465 to 520
Number of Programmable Channels - 180
Channel Spacing KHz 12.5
Rated Power Supply Vdc 7.4
Battery Capacity mAh Li-Ion 1.600
Duty Cycle hours
5% on TX at the maximum power
85% on RX at 60 % of the maximum rated A.F. power
90% on RX with closed squelch in power save mode
Antenna Impedance Ohm 50
Speaker Impedance Ohm 4
Frequency Stability ppm ±2.5
Operating Temperature Range °C From: –25 to +55
Transmitter
Output Power (±1 dB) W 0.5 / 5 VHF –UHF
Spurious Emissions mWfrom 9 KHz to 1 GHz < 0,25
from 1 to 4 GHz < 1
Modulation System - F3E (FM)
Modulation KHz ± 2,5
Audio Distortion - 5 % or less
Maximum Deviation KHz ± 2.5
Adjacent Channel Power Attenuation DB < -60 / -70
Receiver
Conguration Double Conversion Superetherodyne
Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) mV< 0.35
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Squelch Sensitivity (SINAD) DB 10
Selectivity (Adjacent Channel) DB At least -65 / -75
Spurious Response Rejection dB > 70
Intermodulation dB > 65
Hum & Noise Suppression dB < -45 / < -40
Audio Output (1 KHz at 5% T.H.D.) mW 400
MechanicalSpecications
Size (Battery Pack Included) mm 97 x 53 x 33 (HxLxD)
Weight (Battery Pack Included) g 256
Battery - Back slide battery
Accessories Connector / Programming - 2.5 and 3.5 mm standard monophonic jacks
Moisture & Dust Resistance - According to the IP55 regulations
Specications are subject to change without notice.
Warranty
This product is covered by European warranty rulings and should be returned to the place where purchased for repair or replacement if not repairable. In the event it
that it is returned to us by your supplier then we will either repair or replace within 15 working days from receipt.
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