Alinco DJ-D15 User manual

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Introduction
The product is delivered to consumers after being programmed by dealers. The product is
blocked and not functional in ex-factory state due to regulations.
Please read this manual completely from the first page to the last, to learn all the functions
the product offers. It is important to note that some of the operations may be explained in
relation to information in other chapters. By reading just one part of the manual, you may
risk not understanding the complete explanation of the function.
Before transmitting
There are many radio stations operating in proximity to the frequency ranges this product covers.
Be careful not to cause interference when transmitting around such radio stations.
■Lightning
Any person is not safe outdoor during thunderstorm and lightning. This condition is getting worse
if somebody keeps a hand-held radio, chances of being hit by lightning are doubled since
lightning may hit a radio antenna as well. At this time, there is no hand-held radio having any kind
of protection against lightning current (which is higher than 10 kA). Note also that no car provides
adequate protection of its passengers or drivers against lightning as well. Therefore, Alinco will
not take responsibility for any danger associated with using its hand-held radios outdoor or inside
the car during lightning.
■About IP54 rating / Dust and splash resistant
About IP54 rating

5: Dust protected /Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it must not enter in sufficient
quantity to interfere with the satisfactory operation of the equipment; complete protection
against contact.
4: Splashing water / Water splashing against the enclosure from any direction shall have no
harmful effect. Test duration: 5 minutes / Water volume: 10 litters per minute /Pressure:
80~100 kN/m2
The IP54 designation provides for limited dust and splash proofing of the radio per specified
above. This compatibility is factory guaranteed for a period of one year provided all the jack
covers are securely in place, any accessories connected must be specified genuine Alinco
accessories and the radio has not been disassembled by the customer. The factory has tested
and made the equipment compatible to IP54 certification during engineering. However, please
understand that this equipment is NOT certified IP54 compliant but is designed to remain
operational when used in hard conditions and is in no way stating that you should attempt to
wash the radio for cleaning. Warranty will not cover radios that are water/dust damage due to
negligence or misuse of the product.

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■Covering ranges
You may expect a range of approx 3km (2 miles) or more at high-power when located on a flat,
noise-free place like on a beach. However, it may vary drastically depending on how to wear and
carry the radios, surrounding locations/conditions and static noise levels (below or near power
transmission lines), etc. In urban areas with many buildings or inside a building, such covering
range may become drastically short even to several tens of meters.
IMPORTANT NOTICE / DEALER PROGRAMMING
The utility software may be available to distributors/dealers only. USB programming cable is
required. The manufacturer will not release the software to unauthorized party so please contact
your dealer for details.
This product may be delivered to the consumer after being preprogrammed with the operating
parameters, then certain operation may be disabled for user-accesses. This is the Commercial
radio mode, and it may not work as described in this booklet. The manufacturer and distributers
are not aware of details of such dealer-programming. Therefore, please contact to your dealer in
case any technical assistance may be necessary.

Features
■ Output power selectable 5W/1W(VHF) or 4W/1W(UHF).
■ DMR Tier I and Tier II.
■ Programmable up to 256CH in 16CH/zone.
■ Voice guidances in English.
■ Improved call capacity with DMO 2-slots in Direct Mode.
■ Up to 16 hours of operation time with 2000mAh battery pack.
■ ARC 40-bit Encryption supported.
■ Variety of security features including Radio check, Call alert, Stun/Revive/Kill &
Remote monitor.

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WARNING
To prevent any hazard during operation of Alinco’s radio product, in this manual and on the
product you may find symbols shown below. Please read and understand the meanings of these
symbols before starting to use the product.
Danger
This symbol is intended to alert the user to an immediate danger cause loss of
life and 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 property if the user disregards the warning.
Caution
This symbol is intended to alert the user a possible hazard that maycause loss
of property or injure the user if the warning is disregarded.
Alert symbol. An explanation is given.
Warning symbol. An explanation is given.
Instruction symbol. An explanation is given.

Alert
■ Environment and condition of use
A license may be required to operate this device. Please consult with your dealer about
radio raws and regulations before purchase.
Use of this product may be prohibited or illegal outside of your country. Be informed in
advance when you travel.
It is recommended that you check local traffic regulations regarding the use of a radio
equipment while driving. Some countries prohibit or apply restrictions for the operation of
radios and mobile-phones while driving.
Do not use this product in close proximity to other electronic devices, especially medical
ones. It may cause interference to those devices.
Keep the radio out of the reach of children.
In case a liquid leaks from the product, do not touch it. It may damage your skin. Rinse with
plenty of coldwater if the liquid contacted your skin.
Never operate this product in facilities where radio products are prohibited for use such as
aboard aircraft, in airports, in ports, within or near the operating area of business wireless

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stations or their relay stations.
The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and/or a property due to
a failure of this product when used to perform important tasks like life-guarding,
surveillance, and rescue.
Do not use multiple radios in very close proximity. It may cause interference and/or
damage to the product(s).
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of, or recycle used
batteries according to your local regulations.
The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and property due to a
failure of this product when used with or as a part of a device made by third parties.
Use of third party accessory may result in damage to this product. It will void our warranty
for repair.
■Handling this product
Be sure to reduce the audio output level to minimum before using an earphone or a
headset. Excessive audio may damage hearing.
Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the manufacturer.
Unauthorized modification or repair may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction
and voids warranty.

Do not operate this product in a wet place such as in a shower room. It may result in
electric shock, fire and/or malfunction, This product is splash-proof but not a complete
water-proof.
Do not place the product in a container carrying conductive materials, such as water or
metal in close proximity. A short-circuit to the product may result in electric shock, fire
and/or malfunction.
■About chargers
Do not use adapters other than having the specified voltage. It may result in electric
shock, fire and/or malfunction, Never turn on the radio while charging.
Do not plug multiple devices using an adapter into a single wall outlet. It may result in
overheating and/or fire.
Do not handle adapter with a wet hand. It may result in electric shock.
Securely plug the adapter into the wall outlet. Insecure installation may result in
short-circuit, electronic shock and/or fire.
Do not use the adapter if the plug or socket contacts are dirty. Overheating and/or
short-circuiting may result in fire, electric shock and/or damage to the product.

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■In case of emergency
In case of the following situation(s), please turn off the product, switch off the source of power,
then remove or unplug the power-cord. Please contact your local dealer of this product for
service and assistance. Do not use the product until the trouble is resolved. Do not try to
troubleshoot the problem by yourself.
● When a strange sound, smoke and/or strange odor comes out of the product.
● When the product is dropped or the case is broken or cracked.
● When a liquid penetrated inside.
● When a power cord (including DC cables, AC cables and adapters) is damaged
For your safety, turn off then remove all related AC lines to the product and its accessories from
the wall outlet if a thunderstorm is likely.
Maintenance
Do not open the unit and its accessories. Please consult with your local dealer of this
product for service and assistance.

Caution
■Environment and condition of use
Do not use the product in proximity to a TV or a radio. It may cause interference or receive
interference.
Do not install in a humid, dusty or insufficiently ventilated place. It may result in electric
shock, fire and/or malfunction.
Do not install in an unstable or vibrating position. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or
malfunction when/if the product falls to the ground.
Do not install the product in proximity to a source of heat and humidity such as a heater or
a stove. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight.
Be cautious of a dew formation. Please completely dry the product before use when it
happens.
Electronics devices such as solar panels and LED light bulbs may generate high levels of
RF noise that may cause an interference. This is not a defect of receiver circuits of our
product.
■About transceiver
Be cautious of the whip antenna when carried in your shirt-pocket etc. It may make contact
with your eye and cause injury.

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Do not connect devices other than specified ones to the jacks and ports on the product. It
may result in damage to the devices.
Turn off and remove the power source (AC cable, DC cable, battery, charger adapter etc.)
from the product when the product is not in use for extended period of time or in case of
maintenance.
Never pull the cord alone when you unplug AC cable form the wall outlet.
Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off dirt and condensation from the surface of the product.
Never use thinner or benzene for cleaning.
Check with your local waste officials for details on recycling or proper disposal of the
electronics product, battery-packs and accessories in your area.
Copyright © All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, translated or
transcribed in any from or by any means without the prior permission of Alinco. Inc., Osaka,
Japan. Alinco and ALINCO logo are registered trademarks of Alinco incorporated, Japan in
United States, EU States, Russia, China and many other countries. Windows is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks
are the properties of the irrespective holders. ALINCO and authorized dealers are not

responsible for any typographical errors there may be in this manual. The contents of this
manual may be updated without any notice or obligation. Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or
typographical inaccuracies. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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STANDARD ACCESSORIES ......................................................................1
BATTERY INFORMATION ..........................................................................2
PREPARATION………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Attaching the Accessories ............................................................................6
Attaching/Detaching the Antenna.................................................................6
Attaching/Detaching the Belt Clip.................................................................6
Attaching/Detaching the Battery...................................................................7
Attaching the Microphone (Optional)............................................................4
GETTING ACQUAINTED.............................................................................5
LED Indication...............................................................................................8
Programmable Keys...................................................................................9
BASIC OPERATION ..................................................................................11
Power on/off the Radio ...............................................................................11
Selecting the Channel.................................................................................11
Adjusting the Volume..................................................................................11

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Receiving ....................................................................................................11
Transmitting................................................................................................12
FEATURES AND OPERATIONS...............................................................13
TOT (time-out-timer)...................................................................................13
Channel Scan .............................................................................................13
Priority Scan................................................................................................13
STUN and REVIVE.....................................................................................14
KILL ..........................................................................................................14
Emergency..................................................................................................15
Enabling Color Code on Digital Mode ........................................................16
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES......................................................................17
TROUBLE SHOOTING ..............................................................................18
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................19

BATTERY INFORMATION
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STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Please carefully open the box, and check if the accessories listed below are contained in
the package. For any missed or damaged item, please contact your local dealer for
solution.

BATTERY INFORMATION
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BATTERY INFORMATION

BATTERY INFORMATION
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(Caution)
• Risk of explosion, generation of heat or leak of chemicals inside if the battery is replaced by
an incorrect type or reverse polarity. Use always the recommended types of batteries in this
manual only.
• Don't modify, dismantle, incinerate or immerse the battery pack in the water as this can be
dangerous.
• Never short-circuit the battery pack terminals, as this can cause damage to the equipment or
lead to heating of the battery which may cause burns.
• Unnecessary prolonged charging (overcharging) can deteriorate battery performance.
• Battery-packs are a consuming part. When its operating time becomes considerably short
after a normal charge, please consider that the pack is exhausted and replace it with a new
one.
• The battery pack is recyclable. Check with your local waste officials for details on recycling
options or proper disposal in your area.
• Use specified genuine chargers only to charge battery packs. Use of other chargers may
cause damage to products, you and your property.
• Never carry battery packs together with conductive articles such as metals in a same bag to
prevent from short-circuiting. Put the packs only in nylon bags to carry them safely.
• Even if you do not use the battery pack for a long time, charge it at least once every three
months to prevent deterioration.

BATTERY INFORMATION
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How to Charge
Chargingshouldbe conducted in a temperature rangeof 5ºC to +40ºC (+41ºF
(+41ºF to +104ºF).
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC input jack on the back of the charger.
2. Connect the AC adapter to an wall outlet. The indicator turns to green.
3. Be sure to turn off the unit and insert the unit to the charger as shown. The
indicator turns to red. You may charge the battery pack alone as shown also.
4. When charging is completed, the indicator turns to green. It takes up to 6
hours to fully charge the battery. You may leave the unit for additional 1-2
hours on the charger to obtain the best charging performance.
Note:
Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off dirt and condensation from the surface of the battery pack
occasionally. Even unvisible dirt and grease on contact terminals cause malfunction of charging.
Use specified genuine chargers only to charge battery packs. Use of other chargers may cause
damage to products, you and your property.
It is known that Li-Ion battery packs heat up over 400oC by itself when kept in a temperature of
over 80oC for extended period of time. Never leave the battery packs in a car or similar locations in
hot seasons.
Li-ion packs may deteriorate by over 30% regardless of conditions after 3 years. This is a nature of
Li-ion pack and not a defect of the product.

PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
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Attaching the Accessories
Attaching/Detaching the Antenna
Attaching the Antenna:
Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding
holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.
Detaching the Antenna:
Turn the antenna anticlockwise till the antenna separates the connector of
the transceiver to remove it.
NOTE:
Do not use third-party antenna as it may radiate more RF that exceeds SAR
limit guidances.
Attaching/Detaching the Belt Clip
Attaching the Belt Clip:
Place the belt clip to the grooves on the back of the transceiver, and then fix it by
provided screws. (screws size 2.5mmx6.5mm)
Detaching the Belt Clip:
When detaching, loosen the two screws on the belt clip and remove the belt clip.
Never use screws of incorrect size.