AnyTone ARES II User manual

A2.230410
Qixiang Electron Science & Technology Co.,Ltd.
www.anytone.net

ARES II
Instruction Manual

CONTENTS
FUNCTIONS & FEATURES..................................................................1
STANDARD ACCESSORIES................................................................2
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES..................................................................2
INSTALLATION.....................................................................................2
GETTING ACQUAINTED......................................................................6
HOW TO USE YOUR RADIO ...............................................................8
SLIDE SWITCHES................................................................................9
FUNCTION MENU...............................................................................10
ERROR CODES..................................................................................11
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................11

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FUNCTIONS & FEATURES
FM/AM/USB/LSB/PA modes
Weather Channel with ALERT and FM receiver 140-170MHz
CTCSS/DCS, with separate settings for TX and RX
TX and RX Noise Reduction (NRC)
PC Programmable
Scrolling Frequency Display Function
SQ, ASQ Function
RF Gain Adjustment
Microphone Gain Adjustment
RF PWR Adjustment
PWR/RX RSSI Signal Meter
NB/ANL Function
FM Repeater Offset Function (+/- 100kHz)
+10kHz Function
Beep Level Adjustment
TOT Function
HI-CUT Function
Busy Channel Lock
TX Audio Monitor
LED Brightness Adjustment
SWR Readout and High SWR Protection
Voltage Protection
VOX Function
Programmable Roger Beep
 Echo Function
NPCFunction
SCANFunction

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STANDARD ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Radio
Screws for
bracket
DC Power
Cable
USB Programming
Cable
External Speaker
Self-tapping
Screws
Microphone
Pads for
bracket
PadsAdjusting
screws
Microphone
Hanger
Mounting Bracket Adhesive Case
Protectors
Spare Fuses
(10A,250V)
INSTALLATION
Choose the most appropriate location from a simple and
practical point of view. If installed in a vehicle, care should
be taken to ensure your radio does not obstruct the driver
or passengers.
1. Use the Self-tapping Screws and Pads to fix the Bracket
to a suitable location.
2. Attach the Adhesive Case Protectors to the inside ends of the Mounting Bracket
and insert the Radio. Fit the Adjusting Screws loosely, and choose a suitable
angle by moving the Adjusting Screws to one of the 3 positions on the Mounting
Bracket.
3. Tighten the Adjusting Screws firmly by hand. Make sure the radio and all
accessories are securely mounted.

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TX
PWR
+30dB
23 4
9
753
1
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MICROPHONE CONNECTION
1. Plug microphone connector into the microphone jack.
2. Tighten the retaining ring on the microphone connector by hand.
1. Screw the antenna connector into the antenna jack.
2. If required, grounding of the antenna system will ensure best performance.
POWER CONNECTION
This radio requires a 13.8V (12V) DC power supply. Never connect the radio directly
to a 24V DC battery system, as can be found in some vehicles.
Please refer to the radio Specifications to ensure your 13.8V DC power supply can
provide enough current (amps), otherwise poor performance may occur.
3. A mobile antenna can be mounted in various locations, for example:
WARNING:
▲NEVER transmit without a connected resonant antenna, or a suitable 50
ohm load being connected. Damage to the radio may result.
▲To reduce the risk of electric shock, or radio damage, base station
installations should include lightning protection devices.
▲Ask your Anytone dealer for available antenna options.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
Before using this radio, please install an efficient and resonant antenna. Using
an antenna that is correctly installed and tuned will enable excellent
communication performance.
This radio requires an antenna impedance of 50 ohms, unbalanced.

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1. Connect the positive (red) power cable to the + terminal of the battery.
2. Connect the negative (black) power cable to the - terminal of the battery.
3. Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver's power supply connector.
▲Locate the power cable away from high temperature, moisture, and other
electrical systems. Ensure it is installed where it cannot be damaged.
▲It is not recommended to use a vehicle cigar/cigarette lighter socket to power the
radio, as it may not supply the correct voltage or current.
▲Do not remove the fuse holder from the cable.
- (Black wire) connected to
chassis ground in most 12V
vehicles (confirm with your
vehicle manufacturer)
REPLACING FUSES
This radio requires a 10A, 250V fuse.
If the fuse blows, determine the reason, then correct the problem.
After the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue
to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized dealer or an
authorized service center.
1. Twist the two fuse covers in opposite directions, and open it.
,
IN-LINE
FUSE HOLDER
2. Replace the blown fuse with new one, and close the fuse holder.
3. Be sure to only use the correct fuse type, otherwise damage may
occur.
FUSE
IN-LINE
FUSE HOLDER
IN-LINE
FUSE HOLDER
IN-LINE
FUSE HOLDER
10A 250V FUSE
+ (Red wire)
12V

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INSTALL EXTERNAL SPEAKER (Optional)
If using an external speaker, please choose an 8 ohm speaker with a 3.5mm
mono (double cable) TS type plug.
1. Install the external speaker in a suitable place.
2. Plug into the speaker jack.
INSTALL MICROPHONE HANGER
Choose a location which will not interfere with the
driver. Use the supplied self-tapping screws
and pads to install the hanger.

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TX
PWR
+30dB
23 4
9
753
1
1
GETTING ACQUAINTED
Front Panel
No. Functions
1S-Meter
2NB/ANL function on/off
3NRCfunctionon/off/set
4Monitor/10K on/off
5ECHOfunctionon/off/set
6H Band, L Band or WX (FM RX) Band groups
7TX/RX indicator
8Channel Display: CH and Scrolling Frequency Display
9Microphone connector
10 Power on/off and Volume level control
11 Squelch level control
12 FIN Frequency control: +/-500Hz and +/-5kHz
13 RF Gain control
14 MODE switch: PA/FM/AM/USB/LSB
15 BAND switch: A/B/C/D/E/F
16 Microphone Gain control

17 RF Powerlevel control

18 Channel / Frequency control
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