Alinco DJ-G29T User manual

ALINCO
222/902MHz DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
DJ-G29T
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing your newAlinco transceiver. Please read this manual
carefully before using the product to ensure full performance, and keep this
manual for future reference as it contains information on after-sales service.
In case addendum or errata sheets are included with this product, please read
those materials and keep them together with this instruction manual for future
reference.
ALINCO, INC.

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NOTICE I Compliance Information Statement
NOTICEI Compliance Information Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
.·Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
transceiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radiorrv technician for help.
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Information in this document is subject to change without notice or obligation. All
brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Alinco
cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical inaccuracies. Some parts, options
and/or accessories are unavailable
in certain areas. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
222!902MHz
FM amateur radio handheld transceiver DJ-G29T
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Manufacturer:
ALINCO,lnc. Electronics Division
Yodoyabashi Dai Bldg
13F, 4-4-9, Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 JAPAN

NOTICE I Compliance Information Statement
Check with your local waste officials for.details on recycling or proper disposal in
your area.
IRoHSI
An operator's license is required for this device.
For Customers
in Canada :
MODEL : 3070C-DJG29T
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) J'utilisateur
de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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Accessories List
Accessories List
The following accessories are supplied with the DJ-G29T. Please confirm that nothing ·
is missing before using the product.
·DJ-G29TTransceiver
·Flexible Whip Antenna EA-203
·Li-ion Battery Pack EBP-73
·Drop-in charger EDC-173
·AC Adapter for Charging EDC-170
•Belt Clip EBC-23
•Hand Strap
·Instruction Manual {this booklet)
Standard accessory may
vary depending on the model you have purchased.
Contact your local dealer for information on specifications
of standard accessories
and warranty details.

Contents
Contents
1. Warning.................................................................................. 10
1-1 Warning ................................................................................................10
1-2 Before transmitting ...............................................................................17
1-3 Introduction...........................................................................................17
2. Features ................. "' ..................................."............................. 18
3. Installing Accessories ················································-········· 19
3-1 Antenna ................................................................................................19
3-1-1 Attaching the Antenna.................................................................19
3-1-2 Removing the Antenna ...............................................................
19
3-2 Hand Strap...........................................................................................19
3-3 Belt Clip................................................................................................
20
3-3-1 Attaching the Belt Clip................................................................. 20
3-3-2 Removing the Belt Clip ............................................................... 20
3-4 Battery Pack......................................................................................... 20
3-4-1 Attaching the Battery Pack .........................................................20
3-4-2 Removing the Battery Pack........................................................
21
3-5 Charging Battery Packs with the DC Jack............................................22
3-6 Charging Battery Packs with a Desktop Charger.................................
23
3-7 Prevent Short-Circuiting the Battery Pack............................................23
3-8 Dry Cell Pack........................................................................................ 24
3-9 Battery Charge Level Icon....................................................................25
4. Names and Operations of Transceiver Controls................ 26
4-1 Transceiver Functions and Operations................................................. 26
4-1-1 Top and Front ............................................................................. 26
4-1-2 Sides...........................:...............................................................27
4-1-3 Keypad .......................................................................................28
4-2 Display (LCD) ............................................................;..........................29
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5. Basic Operations .......... ,. ........................................... ~ ...30
5-1 Turning On the Transceiver............................................................ 30
5-2 Selecting Frequencies ..................................................................30
5-3 Adjusting the Audio Output (Volume) ..............................................30
5-4Adjusting the Squelch .........................................;......................... 31
5-4-1 Operation ........................................................................... 31
5-5 Monitor Function .......................................................................... 32
5-6 Mute Function .............................................................................. 32
5-7 Choosing the Operation Band........................................................ 32
5-7-1 Operating in Mono Band ...................................................... 33
5-7-2 Switching the Sub Band and Main Band Frequencies.............. 33
-a. Operation Modes ............................................ ~ .......... ".'"" .. 34
6-1 Operating the Transceiver in the VFO Mode................................... 34
6-2 Setting Channel Step lntervals....................................................... 35
6-3 Increasing or Decreasing the Frequency in 1MHz Steps................... 35
6-4 Directly Inputting Frequencies........................................................ 35
6-5 Program Scan Mode..................................................................... 36
6-6 Reception.................................................................................... 36
6-7 Transmitting................:................................................................ 37
6-8 Tone Call Function........................................................................38
6-9 Repeater Function ........................................................................
38
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7-1 The Types of Memories and How to Use Them .............................:...... 39
7-2 Registering Memory Channels.......................................................40
7-3 Recalling Memory Channels.......................................................... 42
7-4 Deleting Memory Channels............................................................43
7-5 Moving Memory Channels.............................................................44
7-6 Registering the Call Channel .........................................................45
7-7 Quick Memory..............................................................................46
7-7-1 Registering the Quick Memory..............................................46
7-7-2 Recalling the Quick Memory......,..........................................46
7-8 Memory Skip Function ..................................................................46
7-9 Memory Name Function................................................................47
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8. Functions Allotted to the Keypad ........................................... 51
8-1 Shortcut Function ................................................................................. 51
8-2 Transmitter Output Setting.................................................................... 51
8-3 Attenuator Function .............................................................................. 52
8-4 Modulation Mode Setting...................................................................... 52
8-5 Tone Squelch Function/DCS Function Settings....................................53
8-5-1 Tone Squelch Function ...............................................................53
8-5-2 DCS Function .............................................................................
54
8-6 Channel Scope Function ......................................................................56
8-6-1 VFO Channel Scope...................................................................
57
8-6-2 Memory Channel Scope ............................................................. 58
8-7 Changing the Channel Steps................................................................ 59
8-8 Microphone Gain Setting...................................................................... 59
8-9 Recalling the Call Channels .................................................................60
8-1 OPriority Function .................................................................................60
8-11 Shift Setting......................................................................................... 61
8-12 Copying a Memory Channel to the VFO Mode................................... 61
8-13 XBR (Cross Band Repeater) Mode (T-version only) .......................... 62
8-14 RIT!TXIT Operation ............................................................................63
9. Convenient Functions ..........................................,u ................. 64
9-1 Keylock Function .................................................................................. 64
9-1-1 How to Lock Keys...................................................,................... 64
9-1-2 Operations that are possible when the Keylock Function is active ....... 64
9-2 Scan Function ...................................................................................... 65
9-3 VFO-Scan.............................................................................................65
9-4 Memory-Scan .......................................................................................
66
9-5 Tone Scan............................................................................................. 67
9-6 DCS Scan............................................................................................. 67
9-7 Sweep Scan ......................................................................................... 68
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1 O. Set Mode ....................................................................... 69
10~1 SCREEN DISPLAY.....................................................................70
10-1-1 Language..........................................................................70
10-1-2 Illumination........................................................................
71
10-1-3 Dimmer............................................................................. 71
10-1-4 Screen contrast ................................................................. 71
10-1-5 Font Size ..........................................................................72
10-1-6 Font Bold ..........................................................................72
10-1-7 Welcome Message Display..........:......................................72
10-2 POWER &BATT.........................................................................73
10-2-1 Auto-Power-Off..................................................................73
10-2-2 BS (Battery Save) ratio.......................................................73
10-2-3 BatteryType...................................................................... 74
10·3 SOUND.....................................................................................75
10-3·1 Beep Sound LV (Level).......................................................75
10-3·2 Pager................................................................................76
10-3·3 End-Beep..........................................................................76
10-4TRANSMITTER..........................................................................77
10-4-1 vox ................................................................................. 77
10-4-2TOT (Time OutTimer).........................................................78
10-4-3TOT Penalty...................................................................... 78
10-4-4 BCLO (Busy Channel Lock Out) ..........................................79
10-4-5Tone-Burst ........................................................................79
10-4-6 PTT delay .........................................................................80
10-4-7Full-Duplex Setting.............................................................
80
10-5 REPEATER................................................................................ 81
10-5-1 Auto Repeater Set ...........•....:..........................•..•.......•...... 81
10-6 DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency)...............................•.............. 82
10-6-1 Auto-Dialer........................................................................ 82
10-6-2 DTMF WAIT Time ..............................................................84
10-6-3 DTMF Burst Period for the First Number...............................84
10-6-4DTMF BurstTime.............................................................".85
10-6-5 DTMF Pause Time.............................................................
85
10-7 RECEIVER................................................................................ 86
10-7-1 Clock Noise Shift Settings................................................... 86
10-7-2Tone SQ Priority Settings.................................................... 87
10-7-3 DCS Operation Settings ..................................................... 87
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10-8 MEMORY............................................................................................88
10-8-1 Bank-Link Setting Function.......................................................88
10-8-2 Over Write Function..................................................................89
10-9 SCANNING.........................................................................................89
10-9-1 Scan Mode Settings .................................................................90
10-9-2 Scan Skip Settings ...................................................................
91
10-9-3 Priority Interval Setting.............................................................. 91
10-9-4 Priority Duration Setting............................................................ 91
10-9-5 Backlight Setting While Scanning.............................................92
10-10KEY ASSIGNMENT..........................................................................93
10-10-1 Key Lock Mode Settings.........................................................93
10-10-2 Moni Key Mode Setting........................................................... 94
10-10-3 Moni Operation Settings .........................................................94
10-10-4 Setting the Bands Subjectto MONI KeyOperations..............94
10-10-5 Mainband Dial Setting.....................................................,.......95
10-10-6 Dial Function Setting...............................................................95
10-10-7 Short-cut (Wild) key Setting....................................................96
10-10-8 SetMode Exit Setting ............................................................. 97
11. Channel Indication Mode....................................................98
12. Cloning I PC Connection Functions................................99
12-1 Howto Connect..................................................................................99
12-2 How
to enter clone mode ..................................................................99
12-3 Transferring Date.............................................................................100
12-4 Packet Communications................................................................... 101
12-4-1 Packet Communication Connections ..................................... 101
13. Reset Functions ................................................................102
13-1 Partial Reset.....................................................................................102
13-2All Reset ...........................................................................................102
14. Maintenance and Reference.............................................103
14-1 Troubleshooting................................................................................103
14-2 Options.............................................................................................105
14-2-1 Microphone/Speaker Plug Conversion Cable (EDS-14)..............106
15. Specifications .......... ~ ...........................................................1 ~7
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1.Warning
1.Warning
[ 1-1 Warning )
To ensure safe operation of Alinco's products, please read the "Warning" section
before using this product.
To ensure safe operation and prevent any danger to life
and/or property, you may find the symbols shown below
in this manual. Please
read and understand the meaning ofthese symbols before using this product.
Symbols Explanation
,&.oanger
This symbol is intended to alert the user to an immediate
danger that may cause loss of life and/or property if the
user disregards the warning.
&,Alert
This symbol is intended to alert the user to a possible
hazard that may cause loss of life and/or property if the
user disregards the warning.
&,caution
This symbol is intended to alert the user to a possible
hazard that may cause injury or the loss of property if the
warning
is disregarded. ·
Symbol Explanation
.&.
The.6. symbols contain information on what the user should be
aware of
in terms of dangers, alerts and cautions.
~ The 0 symbol informs the user of prohibited acts.
Specific information of what is prohibited is drawn inside or near
the symbol. .
The.symbol contains information on what the user is instructed
~
to do.
Specific information on the instruction is inside the symbol (in
this case the symbol instructs the user to unplug the adapter
from the wall outlet).
The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against economic loss due to loss
of communication opportunities caused by external factors such as malfunctions,
mistakes, failures and/or blackouts.