Alinco DR-MD500 User manual

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ALINCO
DR-MD500
Operation Manual
Ver, 1.01
2020/12/08

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Contents
1.Status Indications................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.Programmed Key ................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.Combination Key Function.................................................................................................................................. 8
4.Radio Operation................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.Power on the Radio....................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2.Adjust Volume .............................................................................................................................................. 8
4.3.Main Band/Sub Band Switch........................................................................................................................ 8
4.4.VFO/Channel Switch.................................................................................................................................... 9
4.5.Set Up VFO Frequency................................................................................................................................. 9
4.6.Select a Channel............................................................................................................................................ 9
4.7.New channel.................................................................................................................................................. 9
4.8.Delete Channel.............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.9.Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call................................................................................................... 9
4.10.Make a Digital Call................................................................................................................................... 10
4.11.Monitor .....................................................................................................................................................10
4.12.Emergency Alarm ..................................................................................................................................... 10
4.13.Access Advanced Features for Private Call..............................................................................................10
4.14.Set Up Advanced Features for Private Call...............................................................................................10
4.14.1.Call Alert............................................................................................................................................ 10
4.14.2.Remote Monitor.................................................................................................................................10
4.14.3.Check Radio.......................................................................................................................................11
4.14.4.Kill .....................................................................................................................................................11
4.14.5.Wake...................................................................................................................................................11
4.15.Talk Group.................................................................................................................................................11
4.16.SMS...........................................................................................................................................................11
4.17.Call Log.....................................................................................................................................................11
4.18.Zone ..........................................................................................................................................................11
4.19.Scan...........................................................................................................................................................12
4.20.Roaming....................................................................................................................................................12
4.20.1.One Time Roam.................................................................................................................................12
4.20.2.Roaming Zone....................................................................................................................................12
4.20.3.Auto Roaming settings.......................................................................................................................12
4.20.4.Start Roaming ....................................................................................................................................12
4.20.5.Repeater Check ..................................................................................................................................12
4.20.6.OutRange Note................................................................................................................................... 12
4.20.7.Effect wait.......................................................................................................................................... 12
5.Radio Menu Set..................................................................................................................................................13
5.1.Beep On ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2.Speaker Mode .............................................................................................................................................13

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5.3.Mic Spk Set.................................................................................................................................................13
5.4.Back Light...................................................................................................................................................13
5.5.Ch. Name ....................................................................................................................................................13
5.6.Key Lock.....................................................................................................................................................13
5.7.Auto Power Off........................................................................................................................................... 13
5.8.TX Timer.....................................................................................................................................................14
5.9.Max Vol Level ............................................................................................................................................14
5.10. Enhanced Sound (For digital mode only) ................................................................................................ 14
5.11.Fan Open...................................................................................................................................................14
5.12.Language................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.13.Menu Exit Time........................................................................................................................................14
5.14.Start Display..............................................................................................................................................14
5.15.CHG Background......................................................................................................................................14
5.16.Mic Level..................................................................................................................................................14
5.17-20.Display Color Setting ..........................................................................................................................14
5.21.Main Ch .................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.22.Sub Ch On/Off..........................................................................................................................................14
5.23.SMS Notify............................................................................................................................................... 14
5.24.Call Ring................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.25.Freq Step...................................................................................................................................................14
5.26.Ana SQ Level............................................................................................................................................ 15
5.27.TBST Sel...................................................................................................................................................15
5.28.Scan Mode.................................................................................................................................................15
5.29.Mic Level..................................................................................................................................................15
5.30.DTMF Speed.............................................................................................................................................15
5.31.FM Radio ..................................................................................................................................................15
5.32.FM Radio Moni.........................................................................................................................................15
5.33.Start Up Pwd.............................................................................................................................................15
5.34-35. AuRepeater A or B (For VFO A or B) ...............................................................................................15
5.36-57.KeyP1-P6, PA-PD............................................................................................................................... 15
5.58.Repeater (Cross-band)............................................................................................................................... 15
5.59.SMS Format..............................................................................................................................................16
5.60. CTC Ste.................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.61.No-signal Ste.............................................................................................................................................16
5.62.Time Zone.................................................................................................................................................16
5.63.Date Time..................................................................................................................................................16
6.Channel Setting.................................................................................................................................................. 16
6.1.New Channel...............................................................................................................................................17
6.2.Delete Channel............................................................................................................................................17
6.3.Channel Type ..............................................................................................................................................17

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6.4.TX Power....................................................................................................................................................17
6.5.Offset...........................................................................................................................................................17
6.6.Band Width................................................................................................................................................. 17
6.7.RX Frequency............................................................................................................................................. 17
6.8.TX Frequency .............................................................................................................................................17
6.9.Talk Around.................................................................................................................................................17
6.10.Name.........................................................................................................................................................17
6.11.TX Allow .................................................................................................................................................. 17
6.12.TX Prohibit ...............................................................................................................................................18
6.13.Radio ID.................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.14.Color Code................................................................................................................................................ 18
6.15.Time Slot...................................................................................................................................................18
6.16.Digi Encrypt..............................................................................................................................................18
6.17.Enncrypt Type........................................................................................................................................... 18
6.18.RX Group List...........................................................................................................................................18
6.19.Work Alone...............................................................................................................................................18
6.20. SMS Forbid..............................................................................................................................................18
6.21.Data ACK Forbid......................................................................................................................................18
6.22.DMR Mode............................................................................................................................................... 18
6.23.Tx Interrupt............................................................................................................................................... 19
7.Channel Setting (Available in Analog Channel only)........................................................................................ 19
7.1. New Channel.............................................................................................................................................. 19
7.2.Delete Channel............................................................................................................................................19
7.3. Channel type .............................................................................................................................................. 19
7.4.TCDT..........................................................................................................................................................19
7.5.RCDT..........................................................................................................................................................19
7.6.RTCDT .......................................................................................................................................................19
7.7.Optional Signal ...........................................................................................................................................19
7.8.TX Power....................................................................................................................................................19
7.9.Offset...........................................................................................................................................................19
7.10.Squelch mode............................................................................................................................................19
7.11.Band Width...............................................................................................................................................20
7.12.Reverse...................................................................................................................................................... 20
7.13.Compander................................................................................................................................................20
7.14.Scrambler.................................................................................................................................................. 20
7.15. RX Frequency.......................................................................................................................................... 20
7.16. TX Frequency ..........................................................................................................................................20
7.17.Talk Around.............................................................................................................................................. 20
7.18.Name.........................................................................................................................................................20
7.19.Busy Lock................................................................................................................................................. 20

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7.20.TX Prohibit ...............................................................................................................................................20
7.21.OWN ID....................................................................................................................................................20
7.22.DTMF Enc ................................................................................................................................................21
7.23-24. 2Tone Enc/Dec ...................................................................................................................................21
7.25. 5Tone Enc................................................................................................................................................ 21
7.26. Work Alone..............................................................................................................................................21
8.Device Information........................................................................................................................................ 21
8.1.Record.........................................................................................................................................................21
8.2.Record Switch............................................................................................................................................. 21
8.3.Record List.................................................................................................................................................. 21
8.4.Record Delete.............................................................................................................................................. 22
8.5.Recording Manually....................................................................................................................................22
8.6.Digital Monitor ...........................................................................................................................................22
8.6.1. DigiMoni Cc .......................................................................................................................................22
8.6.2.DigiMoni Id..........................................................................................................................................22
8.6.3.Slot Hold..............................................................................................................................................22
8.7.How to Respond and Save a call in Digital Monitor Mode........................................................................ 22
8.8.How to reset the radio.................................................................................................................................22

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OVERVIEW OPERATION
Terminology in this book.
CPS: PC software
TG:Talk Group
DMR: Digital Mobile Radio
Some Notes.
In the radio contains many work modes and it allows user can set. Therefore, depend on
the “work mode” you set, it may limit user to access to functions in radio setting menu.
Commercial mode:
VFO channel does not exist.
User cannot access to all setting functions in the radio setting menu.
Some setting functions are hidden in the radio setting but it may work by the CPS
setting when you assign a function to programmable key.
Amateur mode:
VFO channel exist.
User can access to all setting functions in the radio setting menu.
To set the frequency bands (work mode), need to use “set band” software, please
contact to your dealer to set it.
To see the frequency bands go to CPSModelModel information.
1.Status Indications
The top LED will help you to identify the current radio status.
LED Indication
Status
Constant Red
Transmitting
Constant Green
Analog Receiving
Constant Cyan
Digital Receiving
Flashes Green
Scan
2.Programmed Key
There are programmable keys and you can assign the desired functions to it by setting
on radio or by setting on CPS. On front panel [P1], [P2], [P3],[P4],[P5],[P6]. And on
speaker microphone PA, PB, PC, PD.
Method 1: In radio Menu - Settings - Radio Set - P1~P6, PA-PD.
Method 2: In CPS - Public - Optional Setting - Key function
OFF
No Function
Volt
Check the current battery capacity voltage
Tx Power
Switch the power between super high, high, middle and low power.
TalkAround
Switch between Talk Around and Repeater mode
Reverse
Turn on/off the frequency reverse function.
Digi Encrypt
Choose the digital encryption group for digital channel
Call
In Analog mode, send the DTMF/5TONE/2TONE encode. This function

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is only valid for analog channel.
VFO / MR
Switch between VFO mode and memory channel mode.
Scan
Scan on/off
FM Radio
FM radio on/off
Alarm
Long press the key to start alarm, short press again to exit the alarm.
Record Switch
Enable/disable the recording function
Record
Start/stop recording. When stop recording, the radio will remind repeat
or send the record. Radio can record both TX and RX voice during the
call.
SMS
In digital mode, press to enter into SMS messages
Dial
Start the manually dial
Monitor
Monitor the weak signal or the signal with unmatched ID.
Main CH Switch
Choose channel A or channel B as the main channel
Hot Key 1~6
Selects Hot Keys 1-6 Note: Hot key setup details on next page
Work Alone
Turn on/off the work alone function.
Nuisance Delete
During scanning, press the key to skip the unwanted channel
Digi Monitor
In DMR mode, press the key to turn on/off digital monitor
Sub CH On/Off
Turn on/ off the sub channel
Priority Zone
Switch to Priority Zone
Program Scan
"Press the key to start the scan in VFO channel scan start and end
frequency must be programmed in CPS."
Enhanced Sound
In digital channel, switch the microphone tone to normal or enhanced
mode
Last Call Reply
In digital channel, press the key to access the last call and press PTT to
call back.
Switch ChType
Switch the channel type (Analog, Digital, Ana+Dgi, Dgi+Ana)
Roaming
In standby, press the key programmed as "Roaming" to search and
lock on the repeater with strongest signal. (Note:After lock on a
repeater, the radio will return to last frequency only after channel or
frequency is changed. The repeater frequency list must pre-
programmed in CPS.)
Max VOL Set
In standby, press the key programmed as "Max Volume", will enable
users to set the maximum RX volume.
Slot Set
Choose Slot for current channel, this function is only valid in repeater
mode.
Zone Select
In standby, press the programmed "Zone Select" key, it will allow you
input the zone number and then press confirm key will switch to the
zone.
A CH Mute
Mute the main channel
B CH Mute
Mute the sub channel
Roaming Set
Enter into Roaming menu quickly
Zone Up
Switch the zone upwardly
Zone Dn
Switch the zone downwardly
Exit
Exit the menu (only for A-D short press)
Menu
Enter into the menu (only for A-D short press)
Hot Key Setting for P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, PA-PD
Enter radio Menu-Settings-Radio Set-P1-P6, PA-PD, sub menu. User can choose settings for Hot
Keys 1-6.
Hot Key function details must be setup in CPS - Public - Hot key.

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Call
Analog
Should edit the analog quick call first, then choose analog in
the hot key set.
Press the key to transmit 2Tone/5Tone/DTMF to start the
analog quick call.
Digital
It allows to select a contact from the digital contact list, press
the key to switch the channel to the contact temporary. It will
switch back to the original contact after the group/personal
call hold time.
Menu
SMS
Quick access to Messages in the menu
New Msg
Quick access to New Msg in the Menu - Messages
Hot Text
Quick access to Quick Text in the Menu - Messages
Received SMS
Quick access to Inbox in the Menu - Messages
Send SMS
Quick access to Out box in the Menu - Messages
Contact list
Quick access to Contact list in the Menu - Contacts
Manual dial
Quick access to Manual Dial in the Menu - Contacts
Call Log
Quick access to Call Log in the Menu
Dialed Calls
Quick access to Dialed Calls in the Menu - Call Log
Received Calls
Quick access to Answered Calls in the Menu - Call Log
Missed Calls
Quick access to Missed Calls in the Menu - Call Log
Zone
Quick access to Zone in the Menu
Radio set
Quick access to Radio Set in the Menu - Settings
3.Combination Key Function
[MENU] + number key operation:
Press [MENU] key and hold until the LCD display "Next Please Press Dial Key", press
the number key, it will perform the programmed function.
Combination key function shall be setup in CPS software-Public-Hot key.
4.Radio Operation
4.1.Power on the Radio
Turn on the radio by pressing the [Power] key, and the LCD displays "Booting, please wait", then it
will show a start-up message, and you will hear a beep after 7 seconds.
To power off the radio Press and hold the [Power] key in 5 seconds.
4.2.Adjust Volume
The left two knobs are separated for volume change on main channel and sub channel, the upper
one is for the upper channel on screen, the bottom one is for the bottom channel on screen.
Rotate the knob to adjust the volume. Turn clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise
to decrease the volume. The LCD display will show the volume status during an adjustment.
4.3.Main Band/Sub Band Switch
Press the [M/S] key on Speaker microphone or programmed [Main Channel Switch] key to any
programmable key to switch the main channel to the other channel if there is 2 channels shown on
the display. The channel with bold characters is the main channel. (Dial the channel selector to
change the main channel or frequency.

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4.4.VFO/Channel Switch
Press the programmed [VFO/MR] key to switch between VFO and memory channel display.
4.5.Set Up VFO Frequency
Turn the radio to VFO mode, then switch the channel to the main band, the VFO frequency can
only be set up when the channel is in the main "bold text" channel.
Operation 1: Input the VFO frequency directly by the keyboard.
Operation 2: Turn the channel selector to adjust the VFO frequency steps.
4.6.Select a Channel
Press the programmed [VFO/MR] key to switch the radio between VFO and Channel mode,
select Channel mode.
Operation 1: Turn the channel dial to select a channel.
Operation 2: Input the channel numbers by the keyboard. For example, if you want switch to
channel 99, input 0/ 0/ 9 /9 a total of 4 digits, and it will switch to channel 99.
A channel can either be Analog or Digital.
For the analog channels the Push-To-Talk button is always available, and on the Digital Channels
the parameters can be set up by the users / system operators by individual channel to allow talk
permit.
There are four possible settings that can be selected in the CPS channel:
(1).Always Allow: The user can transmit all the time.
(2).Channel Free: The radio can transmit only if the channel is free.
(3).Different Color Code: The radio can transmit if the channel is free, but the color code is
mismatch.
(4).Same Color Code: The radio can transmit only if the channel is free and the color code matches.
4.7.New channel
(1).Enter radio Menu-Settings-Chan Set-New Chan.
(2).Input the channel number and name.
(3).Select a zone from zone list, then Confirm to Save. The radio will start channel saving, and
saving is completed when it displays "Saved".
(4).Now select the new channel in the radio and go to Channel Settings menu to set up all the new
channel's parameters.
4.8.Delete Channel
Enter radio Menu-Settings-Chan Set-Delete Chan, it allows to delete the current channel.
4.9.Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call
When the radio is in the digital mode, it can receive and respond to a call with the incoming call
channel is set as same frequency/color code/ slot.
When radio receives a call:
•The cyan LED lights up.
•The left top corner of LCD shows the RSSI icon, and the LCD display will show DMR
ID/name/city/ state/country/call type and incoming icon based on what is in the contact list.
•When the call is ended, it will display “Call end”, and you can press [PTT] to respond the call.
Make sure to respond the call within the digital hold time, otherwise the radio will drop the

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connection after the digital hold time is expired.
4.10.Make a Digital Call
1.Talk to a preset TG/DMR ID in channel
Choose a programmed channel and press PTT to start thecall.
2.Talk to a temporary TG/DMR ID not in the channel
Method 1: Select a temporary TG/DMR ID from the Talk Group list.
(1).Choose a programmed channel.
(2).Press [EXIT] key to enter the TG List, turn the channel switch or press the UP/DOWN key
on microphone to choose a TG/DMR ID.
Method 2: Select a temporary TG/DMR ID from the keypad.
(1).Choose a programmed channel.
•Press [Menu] key to Talk Group, select Manual Dial.
•Input the ID number by keypad on microphone, press [#] key to switch group ID or Private
DMR ID. Press the [PTT] key to start the call, the red LED lights up, the receiver
ID/name/city/state/country/call type and call out icon will be display on the LCD. Release [PTT]
key to receive thereply.
» The temporary call will be dropped when the digital
4.11.Monitor
In standby, press the programmed [Monitor] key to enter Monitor. When receiving matched carrier
but the signaling / ID is unmatched or the signal is too weak, this function allows monitor the weak
signal and signal with unmatched ID. Press the key again to shut off speaker and return tostandby.
» When in analog mode, if no signal, it will emit background noise sound when press the Monitor
Key. The Rx icon is displayed when monitor is activated.
4.12.Emergency Alarm
Press the programmed [Emergency Alarm] key to turn on alarm function, then press this key again
to turn off. There are some Emergency alarm mode can be set by CPS.
4.13.Access Advanced Features for Private Call
Method 1: To Access a Private Call from Contact list
Press the [MENU] key to enter the Talk Group, select a private call ID.
Press Option to access the advanced features.
Method 2: Access from Manual Dial
1.Press the [MENU] key to enter the Talk Group, select Manual Dial.
2.Input the Private ID, press Option to access the advanced features.
4.14.Set Up Advanced Features for Private Call
4.14.1.Call Alert
Select Call Alert, it will send out a call alert, the target radio will sound a beep when receiving
the call alert, and it will return a success call or failed call message to the transmit radio.
4.14.2.Remote Monitor
Select Remote Monitor, and it will send out a signal for the target radio will turn on its microphone
and transmit when receiving the signaling, it will send back the voice to the transmit radio. With
this feature you can monitor the sound activity near the target radio remotely.
» You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-Digital Func- Remote Monitor first.

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4.14.3.Check Radio
Select Check Radio, and it will send out a radio check to the target radio which will send back a
message if it is available or not available to the transmit radio. With this feature, you can determine
if another radio is active and powered on in the system.
4.14.4.Kill
Select Kill, and it will send out a kill signaling to the target radio which will be killed (No display,
no operation) when receiving the signaling and it will send back a kill successful message to the
transmit radio.
» You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-Digital Func- Digital Remote Stun&Kill
first.
4.14.5.Wake
Select Wake, and it will send out a wake signaling to the killed radio and the target radio will
return to standby when it receives this signaling and send back a Wake successful message to the
transmit radio.
» You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-Digital Func- Digital Remote Stun&Kill
first.
4.15.Talk Group
TG List: Will display the talk group list which had been programmed in the PC software. This list
is used as a look-up table to display the contact TG information when receiving a call.
New Contact: Allows to create a new TG.
Manual Dial: Input the group ID or private ID to access a TG quickly. Press [#] key to switch group
ID or Private DMR ID.
Talker Alias: Allows Alias Tx Set / Alias Rx Display.
4.16.SMS
New Msg: Create a new message and send to a contact.
InBox: Shows all the received messages, and allows forward or delete the message.
OutBox: Shows all the sent messages, and allows resend, forward or delete of the
message.
Quick Text: Pre-saved messages, and allows to send, edit or delete the message.
Draft: Draft messages, and allows send, edit or deleting of the message.
4.17.Call Log
Last Call: The Last Call List show the last caller ID and time information.
It allows you save the last caller as a new contact if it is not in your contact.
Sent: The Sent List shows sent messages until selected and deleted.
Answered: Shows all the answered calls, and allows deleting the call record or saving the ID as a
new contact.
Missed: Shows all the missed calls, and allows deleting the call record or saving the ID as a new
contact.
4.18.Zone
Select a Zone
A Zone is a group of channels grouped together. The radio has 250 Zones. A Zone can have the
maximum of 160 analog and/or digital channels.
Operation 1: Press Zone Up/ Zone Down key on the microphone directly to switch the zone, the
LCD will display the selected zone number or name. ( these keys are programmable keys so be
noted that it also can be assigned as other function, but the factory default setting it is assigned as
zone up and zone down)
Operation 2:
Go to radio Menu - Zone, select a zone from the zone list, radio will change to selected zone.

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Add or delete a Zone
It allows you manually add or delete a zone in the zone menu directly.
4.19.Scan
In the PC software –Public –Scan list, it allows to save 250 scan lists, and to program the
required scan lists and write it into radio.
Switch the radio to channel mode, as the scan list is only valid in the channel mode.
Scan On/Off
Allows turn on or turn off scan manually.
Scan List
It allows to create a new scan list or edit the existing scan list.
4.20.Roaming
Roaming enable users to search the roaming channel list by a programmed time interval and
lock on the repeater with the strongest signal. This function is only valid for digital channels.
4.20.1.One Time Roam
Allow you turn on the roaming manually. After the roaming is finished, it will return to the off
state. Manually Roaming is a onetime action only.
4.20.2.Roaming Zone
Select Roam Zone: select a Roaming Zone from the list to set it as active zone. You can also scroll
down the list of Zones and select Add Channel to add a new channel to the current Roaming Zone
and set the parameters.
Select Add Channel: Add a new roaming channel to the current zone.
New Roam Ch: Allows you modify the RX frequency/TX frequency/CC/ TS/CH name for the
roaming channel. Also allow you remove the roaming channel from the zone.
Edit Name: Edit the zone name.
Select Zone: Select the roaming zone for current channel.
Delete Zone: Delete the roaming zone from the current channel.
4.20.3.Auto Roaming settings
Set the fixed time waiting interval to begin automatic roaming when the repeater cannot be
found, roaming will begin at the end of this time.
On/Off: Turn on or turn off the auto roaming function.
Fixed Time Set: The roaming will be started at preset fixed time or set to off.
4.20.4.Start Roaming
Fixed Time: Starts timed roaming
Repeater check: The roaming will be started when the radio cannot find a repeater - "The repeater
is out of range" icon will appear, then the radio will perform roaming one time, and return to
roaming off automatically.
4.20.5.Repeater Check
On/Off: Turn on this function will allow the radio to check the repeater status.
Interval Set: When the repeater is out of range, the radio will try reconnect to the repeater, this
function allows to set the interval for reconnections.
4.20.6.OutRange Note
When the repeater is out of range after the repeater check, the radio will remind out of range.
Note kind: It allows to set beep or sound to remind out of range.
Note Times: It allows to set the “out of range” display times on screen.
4.20.7.Effect wait
During roaming, when the radio finds a repeater within range, it will stay at the repeater for a short

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time.
This function allows to set the stay time on the repeater.
5.Radio Menu Set
5.1.Beep On
Beep On: When press the keypad radio will sound beep
Beep Off: No beep when you press the keypad.
5.2.Speaker Mode
Mic Spk: Allows the voice come out from the speaker on microphone.
Radio Spk: Allows the voice come out from the speaker on radio.
Both: Allows the voice come out from both speakers on microphone and on radio.
5.3.Mic Spk Set
When you select voice output from the speaker on microphone, you have to set it is for A channel
or B channel.
Channel A and channel B are separated output voice.
5.4.Back Light
LCD backlight intensity is adjustable in 5 steps
5.5.Ch. Name
CH name: The radio will work in channel mode and display the channel name, and then the
programmed VFO/MR key is not valid.
Frequency: The radio will work in VFO mode and display the frequency, which allows the
programmed VFO/MR key to switch the VFO and Memory channels.
5.6.Key Lock
Manual Lock:
On radio: Press and hold Red [EXIT] key to lock the keypad. Repeat the operation to unlock the
keypad.
On speaker microphone: Long press the [*] key to lock the keypad. Press [MENU] key, on the
screen will display “Push * To Unlock Key” then press the [*] key to unlock the keypad.
On the microphone if PD key is programmed as EXIT function, press and hold [EXIT] key to
lock the keypad. Repeat the operation to unlock the keypad.
Auto Lock:
Radio will auto lock the keypad when standby for a while.
On the microphone press [MENU] key, on the screen will display “Push * To Unlock Key” then
press the [*] key to unlock the keypad.
Depend on the user`s purpose, in the CPU there are some selections to select only knob lock or
only keypad on the microphone lock or only front key lock or all will be locked. The function
“Forced Lock Key” to prevent user unlock keypad operation on ratio.
During knob lock there are some keys till (Long press knob/ short press knob/ PTT key/ Power
key/ sub PTT on M/S key on speaker microphone)
5.7.Auto Power Off
Radio allow to set automatic power off when not used for a period of 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1
hour or 2 hours of in-operation.

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Off: Turn off the function
5.8.TX Timer
30S-240S: The TX will be limited in the set time. When this time is reached, the radio will auto
stop transmission.
OFF: Turn off the TX time limit, and there is no limit for the transmission time.
5.9.Max Vol Level
Indoor: Very low volume, suitable for the indoor use. Level 1-8: Set up the maximum volume level.
5.10. Enhanced Sound (For digital mode only)
It will allow you set up the audio pitch. Normal: Low pitch, for TX audio only. Enhance: High
pitch, for TX audio only. Indoor: Improved both the TX and RX audio.
Outdoor: Improved both the TX and RX audio.
5.11.Fan Open
PTT: The fan will open when PTT is pressed.
Temperature: The fan will open when the temperature is high.
Both: The fan will open either PTT is pressed or the temperature is high.
5.12.Language
Default language as English
5.13.Menu Exit Time
5S-60S: When enter the menu, the radio will stay at the menu in the set time. When the time is
reached, the radio will auto exit the menu.
5.14.Start Display
Picture: The radio will display an ALINCO picture when powered on.
Character: The radio will display the characters set up in PC software when powered on.
Customer's Pic: The radio will display the picture uploaded by PC software. In CPS Tool
Boot Image, it will allow you upload a Power on Picture.
5.15.CHG Background
Default Picture: In standby, the radio will display default picture.
Customer's Pic: The radio will display the picture uploaded by PC software. In CPS
ToolStandby BK Picture, it will allow you upload a standby background picture.
5.16.Mic Level
White: In standby, the channel and other information will display color in white. Black: In
standby, the channel and other information will display color in black.
5.17-20.Display Color Setting
Select suitable color for displaying.
5.21.Main Ch
Channel A: The upper displayed channel will be set to become the main channel.
Channel B: The lower displayed channel will be set to become the main channel.
5.22.Sub Ch On/Off
Sub Channel On: Turns on the sub channel, and the radio will display both channel.
Sub Channel Off: Turns off the sub channel, and the radio will display the main channel only
5.23.SMS Notify
Different prompt options when receive a new message.
5.24.Call Ring
Different prompt options when receive a new call.
5.25.Freq Step
2.5K, 5K, 6.25K, 10K, 12.5K, 20K, 25K, 30K, 50K, total of 9 frequency steps.

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5.26.Ana SQ Level
Adjusts the squelch level to receive signal with different signal strength, and a total of 5 levels
offered. This function is only valid for analog channel.
5.27.TBST Sel
TBST frequency is used to activate some dormant repeaters, 1000Hz, 1450Hz,1750Hz, 2100Hz a
total of 4 options are offered.
Hold pressing PTT key, at the same time press UP or DOWN key on microphone to transmit the
TBST tone.
5.28.Scan Mode
SCM TO: When scanning and stopping for a signal, stays at the channel 5s before resuming the
scan.
SCM CO: When scanning and stopping for signal, stays at the channel until the signal disappears,
and resumes scan 2s later.
SCM SE: When scanning and stopping for a signal, will terminate the scan. This function is only
valid for a VFO scan.
5.29.Mic Level
Allows to adjust the Microphone gain, level 1 is the lowest, level and 5 is highest gain.
5.30.DTMF Speed
Offers DTMF encode speed which will help the receiver decode successfully, 50~500ms are the
options.
5.31.FM Radio
Turn on or off the FM radio.
5.32.FM Radio Moni
Radio Mon On: When FM radio is used, you can still receive or transmit on the channel. Radio Mon
Off: When FM radio is used, the radio will not permit a transmission or reception.
5.33.Start Up Pwd
On: Set up the password for startup. You need to input the password to power on the radio.
Off: No password is required for the radio power on start up.
The password shall be set up in CPS-Optional Setting-Power on-Power-on Password Char.
5.34-35. AuRepeater A or B (For VFO A or B)
Turn on the Auto Repeater function, the TX frequency in VFO mode will auto increase or reduce
frequency base on the set up offset frequency in CPS.
Off: Turn off thefunction.
Positive: TX frequency= RX frequency + Offset frequency.
Negative: TX frequency=RX frequency - Offsetfrequency.
5.36-57.KeyP1-P6, PA-PD
(P1-P6 on front panel, PA-PD on speaker microphone)
These keys are programmable keys. It allows user to can program for different functions.
5.58.Repeater (Cross-band)
Turning on the cross-band repeater function will allow the radio to work as a small local
repeater. The radio will TX on one channel, RX on the other channel.
Cross-band Analog-Analog: Must be UHF-VHF, or VHF-UHF cross bands.
Cross-band Analog- Digital: Must be UHF-VHF, or VHF-UHF cross bands.
Cross-band Digital- Digital: UHF-VHF, or VHF-UHF cross bands, different times lots.
Cross-band Digital- Digital: Same UHF or same VHF bands, different time lots.

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Cross-band same frequency of Digital-Digital: TX and RX are at same frequencies, but different
times lots on VFO A and VFO B. Radio must also be in Double Slot operation.
Note: Turn off Digital Monitor when using the Cross-band repeat function
Analog (A) to Analog (A) Cross band Repeater Setup
1.Toset the channels or frequencies to use with cross band in operation, the radio must be set to
display both the Main Channel (VFO A) and the Sub-Channel (VFOB).
2.Set the analog channel with simplex or repeater frequency.
3.Turning the Repeater function ON in the Radio Settings menu.
Analog (A) to Digital (D) or Digital (D) to Analog (A) Cross band Repeater Setup
1.Toset the channels or frequencies you will want to use with cross band operation, the radio
must be set to display both the Main Channel (VFO A) and the Sub-Channel (VFO B).
2.Set the analog channel with simplex or repeater frequency, and set the digital channel with
simplex frequency only.
3.Turning the Repeater function ON in the Radio Settings menu.
Digital (D) to Digital (D) Cross band Repeater Setup
1.Toset the channels or frequencies you will want to use with (D) to (D) cross band operation,
the radio must be set to display both the Main Channel (VFO A) and the Sub-Channel (VFOB).
2.Enter the Simplex channel or Simplex frequency for VFO A and the Simplex channel or
frequency for (VFO B).
3.Set the correct Color Code and set the two (VFO) channels to DIFFERENT Time Slots(TS)
4.Set the radio to Double Slot operation.
5.Turning the Repeater function ON in the Radio Settings menu.
Note: Allows the VFO A and VFO B at same frequency but different time slot, the radio will
work as a digital single frequency repeater.
At the Repeater (Cross-band) only able to transmits at (small, low and middle power level).
5.59.SMS Format
M-SMS: SMS text format is compatible with Motorola DMR radio.
H-SMS: SMS text format is compatible with Hytera DMR radio.
DMR Standard: SMS text format is compatible with general DMR radios.
5.60. CTC Ste
CTCSS eliminate tail tone way
5.61.No-signal Ste
No signal eliminate tail tone way
5.62.Time Zone
Set up the time zone of your location.
5.63.Date Time
Time Set: Allows to set up the date and time manually. Use the channel switch to set the current
year.
Move to the month by pushing channel selector knob on front panel. Set the month, and push the
channel selector knob to move forward each step. Once done, press the Menu key to save the date
and time.
6.Channel Setting
Channel set menu Route: Main MenuSettings Chan Set. The channel set menu will change

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accordingly to the channel type. When the channel type is digital, it will automatically hide the
analog menus.
※Chan Set (Digital Channel)
6.1.New Channel
Radio allows to create a new channel and save current set up to the new channel.
1.Select "New Chan", then input new channel number and confirm.
2.Input channel name and confirm.
3.Select a zone and confirm. The new channel will be saved to the selected zone.
6.2.Delete Channel
Allows to delete current channel.
1.Select "Delete Chan", the radio will remind " Delete? "
2.Press confirm key, the current channel will be deleted.
Note: After delete one channel, the radio will move to next channel.
6.3.Channel Type
A-Analog : Set up the current channel to analog channel.
D-Digital : Set up the current to digital channel
A+D TX A: Mixed analog, allow receive analog and digital signal, TX is analog.
D+A TX D: Mixed digital, allow receive analog and digital signal, TX is digital.
6.4.TX Power
Set up the TX power levels for current channel.
6.5.Offset
Press [UP]/ [DOWN] key to adjust offset frequency. When offset is activated when
transmit the TX frequency will be offsetted.
6.6.Band Width
Only narrow band 12.5KHz for digital channel.
6.7.RX Frequency
Input the RX frequency by keypad, press the Menu key to save.
6.8.TX Frequency
Input the TX frequency by keypad, press the Menu key to save.
6.9.Talk Around
Allows a Repeater Channel to be used as Simplex. In Repeater Channel the TX and RX
frequencies are different. So when select as Talk Around on TX Frequency = RX
frequency.
Therefore repeaters can directly communicate without a repeater, the RX CTCSS/ DCS
decode as TX CTCSS/ DCSencode.
6.10.Name
Allow to reset the channel name, this function is only valid in channel mode.
6.11.TX Allow
Always: Always allow transmit
Channel Free: Allow transmit when the channel is free
Different CC: Allow transmit when receive matched signal but different
color code.
Same CC: Allow transmit when receive matched signal and same color
code.

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6.12.TX Prohibit
TX ON: Will allow transmit on the current channel.
TX OFF: Will not allow transmit on the current channel.
6.13.Radio ID
In Digital channel, it will show the DMR ID which must be programmed in the PC
software –Digital –DMR ID list- DMR ID. Allows to edit and select an ID for the
channel, each channel allows one ID.
In Analog channel, it will show the radio self-ID which is programmed in PC software –
Analog –Analog Address Book –Number.
6.14.Color Code
The digital channel should have the same color code for communication as defined
by the repeater to be used; which can be programmed in the PC software or defined
in theMenu.
6.15.Time Slot
Set up Slot 1 or Slot 2 for the current channel.
6.16.Digi Encrypt
With the digital encryption, the communication will be confidential. A total of 32
digital encryptions is offered, and it can be programmed in the PC software or
defined in the Menu.
6.17.Enncrypt Type
There are 2 levels of Encryption for voice.
Normal type:
Enhance Type
6.18.RX Group List
It will allow to edit the RX Group List and assign a new RX Group List to the channel.
Select Cur List: Select the current RX Group List. Add Group: Add a TG to the current
RX Group List. Remove Group: Remove a TG from the current RX Group List.
6.19.Work Alone
In the PC software –Public –Alarm settings –Work Alone, you have to set up the
response time, warn time and response method initially.
Turn on the work alone function for the current channel. When the radios
predetermined time has been reached for the alone working time, the radio will beep a
sound and show “Work Alone Predict”. The user has to confirm by pushing the
programmed work alone key to confirm continuing work alone, otherwise, the radio
will start its alarm and send the alarm on the channel when reaching its preset response
time
6.20. SMS Forbid
Forbid to receive message when this function turned on. User still able to send out the
message.
6.21.Data ACK Forbid
Data feedback forbid such as received the message with reply.
6.22.DMR Mode
Simplex: Enable to communicate by repeater frequencies directly with another radio
with opposite TX/ RX frequencies.
Repeater: Enable talk with other radio by repeat frequency through repeaters.
Double Slot: When TX/RX frequency is same, turn on this function to communicate
by the slot set in simplex mode.
Note: If in the DMR Double Slot mode is not chosen, the radio will work on Slot in
repeat mode. If choose Double Slot, it is necessary to Double choose a slot by time slot
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6.23.Tx Interrupt
This feature allows the supervisor to start the transmission while another person is
talking. It allows supervisor to override the ongoing transmission brings other radios
hear what the supervisor is saying, the radio that is transmitting at the time of this
override will not hear the supervisor until he release keys his radio and then he will be
able to hear the rest of the conversation.
7.Channel Setting (Available in Analog Channel only)
When the channel type is analog, it will automatically hide the digital menu, the below
listed menus are for analog channel only, unlisted menus are the same as the digital
channel, please refer to Chan Set (Digital Channel).
7.1. New Channel
Radio allows to create a new channel and save current set up to the new channel.
1.Select "New Chan", then input new channel number and confirm.
2.Input channel name and confirm.
3.Select a zone and confirm. The new channel will be saved to the selected zone7.2.
Delete Channel
7.2.Delete Channel
Allows to delete current channel.
1.Select "Delete Chan", the radio will remind " Delete? "
2.Press confirm key, the current channel will be deleted.
Note: After delete one channel, the radio will move to next channel.
7.3. Channel type
A-Analog : Set up the current channel to analog channel.
D-Digital : Set up the current to digital channel
A+D TX A: Mixed analog, allow receive analog and digital signal, TX is analog.
D+A TX D: Mixed digital, allow receive analog and digital signal, TX is digital.
7.4.TCDT
7.5.RCDT
7.6.RTCDT
Set up the CTCSS/DCS code for both TX and RX CTCSS code: 62.5Hz~254.1Hz, a
total of 51 groups DCS code: 000N~7771, a total of 1024 groups.
7.7.Optional Signal
Allows the setup of DTMF/5TONE/2TONE encode and decode for the Analog
channels.
7.8.TX Power
Set up the TX power levels for current channel.
7.9.Offset
Press [UP]/ [DOWN] key to adjust transmission offset frequency. When “offset”is
activated when transmit the TX frequency will be offsetted.
7.10.Squelch mode
When the analog channel is set up for both CTCSS/DCS decoding and optional
signaling, you can set up the RX condition in this menu.
SQ: You can hear the call once the channel receive matched carrier. CDT: You can hear
the call when receive matched CTCSS/DCS signal. TONE: You can hear the call when

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receives a matched signaling.
C&T: You can hear the call when receives a matched CTCSS/DCS and matched
signaling.
C|T: You can hear the call when receives a matched CTCSS/DCS or and matched
signaling.
7.11.Band Width
Choose wide band or narrow band for the analog channel.
7.12.Reverse
When this function is enabled, the RX frequency, TX frequency and CTCSS/DCS
encode/decode will be reversed.
7.13.Compander
Enable this function to reduce background noise and enhance audio clarity, especially in
long range communication.
7.14.Scrambler
An analog voice inversion scrambler can be equipped. This special audio process can
offer a more confidential communication.
Other radios at same frequency will receive only disordered noises.
The radio has 11 groups standard Scrambler and 1 group self-defined Scrambler. It
works with the CML128 and CML138.
7.15. RX Frequency
Input the RX frequency by keypad, press the Menu key to save.
7.16. TX Frequency
Input the TX frequency by keypad, press the Menu key to save.
7.17.Talk Around
Allows a Repeater Channel to be used as Simplex. In Repeater Channel the TX and RX
frequencies are different. So when select as Talk Around on TX Frequency = RX
frequency.
Therefore repeaters can directly communicate without a repeater, the RX CTCSS/ DCS
decode as TX CTCSS/ DCSencode.
7.18.Name
Allow to reset the channel name, this function is only valid in channel mode.
7.19.Busy Lock
Off: Always allows transmission
Different CDT: Will not allow transmit when receiving matched carrier but
unmatched CTCSS/DCS.
Channel Free: Will not allow transmit when receiving matched carrier.
7.20.TX Prohibit
TX ON: Will allow transmit on the current channel.
TX OFF: Will not allow transmit on the current channel.
7.21.OWN ID
When the analog channel set up with optional signal, you can check the radio ID
number in this menu. The ID number should be set up in PC software –Analog –