AnyTone AT-398UV User manual

A1.0-12/07
A3.140607

DUAL BAND HANDHELD RADIO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

THANK YOU!
transceiver will provide you with reliable, clear and efficient communication service. The
transceiver introduces innovative DSP digital signal processing technology, high degree integration, it is
including kinds of professional function, best stability and great reliability as well as exterior smooth lines,
novel, fashionable, sturdy and durable.
The transceiver includes plenty of TX, RX channels, as well as UU,VV and UV standby modes which is
able to realize cross band function, frequency hopping function, dual PTT function. 51 groups of CTCSS
encode/decode and 1 group of user-dened CTCSS encode/decode, 1024 groups of DCS encode/decode,
5TONE/2TONE/MSK/DTMF encode/decode, built-in radio functions, etc..It is a meticulous build functional
and Multi frequency band radio for radio amateur and commercial use.
Versions
To meet different requirements of users, we provide A,B,C,D four versions with different frequency bands,
convenient for user optional.
Version A: Dual frequency, dual standby, dual display, dual band, single receive channel.
Version B: Dual frequency, dual standby, dual display, tri band, 350-390MHz is able to combine with UHF or
VHF be dual frequency to receive signal at same time.
Version C: Dual frequency, dual standby, dual display, dual band, dual receive channel, cross-band repeater function.
Version D: Dual frequency, dual standby, dual display, dual band, dual receive channel, cross band-repeater
function, MSK function, 2TONE/MSK encode/decode.
MODELS APPLY TO THIS MANUAL
AT-398UV FM transceiver
AT-398UV(Version A,C,D) programming software: QPS398UV
AT-398UV(Version B) programming software: QPS398UV_B
PROGRAM CAUTIONS
When programming the transceiver, read the factory initial data first, then rewrite the frequency and
signaling etc., other wise errors may occur because of different frequency ranges involved.

CAUTIONS
transceiver is excellent designed with advanced technology. The following tips will be helpful for you in
performing your obligation under warranty and understanding the safety of transceiver usage.
1.Keep the transceiver and accessories away from children.
2.Please do not try to open or modify the transceiver without permission, non-professionals operation may also cause
damage.
3.Please use assorted battery and charger to avoid damage.
4.Please use assorted antenna to ensure the communication distance.
5.Please avoid exposing the radio under the sunshine for a long time or storing it in too hot places. High temperature will
shorten the life of electronic devices.
6.Please avoid storing the radio in the dusty, dirty and damp areas.
7.Please keep the radio dry. Do not wash radio with ardent chemicals and detergents.
8.Do not transmit without antenna.
9.When using this transceiver, we recommend transmitting for 1 minute then receiving for 4 minutes. continuously
transmitting for long time or working in high power will heat the back of the transceiver. Do not place the transceiver's hot
back close to any plastics.
10.If any abnormal smell or smoke coming from the transceiver, please turn off the power instantly and take off the battery
and its case. Then contact local dealers.
NOTE：
All the above tips apply for your transceivers' accessories. If any device can not operate
normally, please contact with local dealers.
If you use any accessories made by other companies, company does not guarantee the
operability and safety of the transceiver.

I
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNPACKING.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 01
Supplied Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................................ 01
STANDARD ACCESSORIES/ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES............................................................................................... 02
Standard Accessories............................................................................................................................................................................. 02
Additional Accessories........................................................................................................................................................................... 02
OPERATION MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER) ................................. 03
WORKING MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER)...................................... 04
BATTERY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................................................ 05
Charging Operation................................................................................................................................................................................. 05
Battery Charger Type ............................................................................................................................................................................. 05
Notice for Charging Battery.................................................................................................................................................................. 05
How to Charge.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 06
Charging Prompt...................................................................................................................................................................................... 08
How to Store the Battery....................................................................................................................................................................... 08
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION........................................................................................................................................................ 09
Installing / Removing the Li-ion Battery........................................................................................................................................... 09
Installing / Removing the Antenna..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing / Removing the Belt Clip..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing Optional Speaker / Microphone....................................................................................................................................... 11
GETTING ACQUAINTED.......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
LCD Display............................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
BASIC OPERATIONS................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Turn the Radio On & OFF..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Adjusting Volume ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Switch between Main band and Sub band..................................................................................................................................... 16
Switch between Channel mode and VFO mode .......................................................................................................................... 16

II
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Channel Adjusting.................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Frequency Adjusting ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Frequency Input by Keypad................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Channel Input by Keypad...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Squelch Off Momentary / Squelch Off.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Receiving .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Transmitting ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Emergency Alarm..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Side Key [PF1] function instruction ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Side key [PF2] function instruction.................................................................................................................................................... 20
Edit channel ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Delete channel.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Programming scan .................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Add/Cancel Optional signal decode function................................................................................................................................. 22
CTCSS/DCS Scan................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Offset Frequency Direction Setup...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Frequency/Channel Scan ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Channel Scan Skip.................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Frequency Reverse................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
TX Power selection ................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Stopwatch function.................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
DTMF code Transmit and Enquiry..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Keypad lock................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Single-band switching ............................................................................................................................................................................ 27
CTCSS/DCS encode and decode ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Function Menu Setup................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

III
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CTCSS/DCS Encode Setup................................................................................................................................................................. 28
CTCSS/DCS Decode Setup ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
CTCSS/DCS Encode/Decode Synchronous Setup .................................................................................................................... 29
5TONE encode group selection ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Optional signaling setup........................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Squelch mode setup............................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Frequency step size setup.................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Wide / Narrow Band Selection ........................................................................................................................................................... 33
Frequency Reverse................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Talk Around ON/OFF .............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Offset Frequency setup ......................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Editing Channel name............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Busy Channel Lockout........................................................................................................................................................................... 35
TX OFF........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Band Limit................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Sub band display setup ......................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Keypad Voice prompt setup ................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Time-Out-Timer (TOT) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) Setup................................................................................................................................... 39
VOX Delay Setup..................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Automatic Power Off Time setup........................................................................................................................................................ 40
DTMF Transmitting Time Setup.......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Squelch level setup................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Scan Dwell Time Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Function Icon Stay Time Setup........................................................................................................................................................... 42
LCD Backlight Setup............................................................................................................................................................................... 42
LCD Backlight Color Setup................................................................................................................................................................... 43

IV
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Self ID inquiry............................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Tone Pulse Frequency Selection........................................................................................................................................................ 44
Battery Save Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
FM radio ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
FM Radio Functions................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
PF1 key Function Setup........................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Senior Function Operations ................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Display Mode Setup................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
Resume Factory Default........................................................................................................................................................................ 47
Cloning Cable............................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Additional Functions for Version C and D................................................................................................................................... 50
Cross-Band Repeater( Version C and D)........................................................................................................................................ 50
Sub-Radio Volume Setting( Version C and D) .............................................................................................................................. 50
Mute Setup (Version C and D) ............................................................................................................................................................ 51
2TONE encode group selection (Version D).................................................................................................................................. 51
MSK encode group selection(Version D) ........................................................................................................................................ 52
Transmit MSK message (Version D) ................................................................................................................................................ 52
Frequency Hopping (Version D) ......................................................................................................................................................... 53
AM/FM/SW/LW Band (Version D)...................................................................................................................................................... 53
Programming software starting (Takes Windows XP system for example)...................................................................... 54
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION............................................................................................................................................................... 55
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE.............................................................................................................................................................. 56
ATTACHED CHART..................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
CTCSS Frequency Chart...................................................................................................................................................................... 58
1024 groups DCS frequency chart.................................................................................................................................................... 59

01
UNPACKING
Please carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following
table before discarding the packing material.
If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, please contact with dealers immediately.
Supplied Accessories
Item Number Quantity
Antenna QA09UV2 1
Li-ion Battery QB-35L 1
Battery Charger QBC-35L 1
AC Adaptor QPS-01 1
Belt Clip BC07 1
Instruction Manual 1

02
STANDARD ACCESSORIES/ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
Standard Accessories
Additional Accessories
Antenna*1
QA09UV2
145/435MHz
*1.Note: For frequency band of antenna, please refer to label indicated in the bottom of the antenna.
Li-ion Battery
QB-35L
Instruction
Manual
USB Programming
Cable PC03
Programming
Software
QPS398UV
Earphone
HS03
Handheld Microphone
QHM22
Battery Charger
QBC-35L
AC Adaptor
(12V/500mA)
QPS-01
Belt Clip
BC07
Battery Pack for
Car Charger CPS02
Telescopic antenna
QA10UV
Car
Charger
CPL03
Cloning Cable
CP04

03
The transceiver is a high performance amateur transceiver with dual band, dual standby, dual display and other
kinds of functions. According to practical application, you can set the radio operates as Amateur Transceiver
or Professional Transceiver. There are also 3 levels operation menu to set functions as per you need. It is
easy and convenient.
Operation Mode:1.
By programming software:A. In PC software's "General Setting" menu to
choose "Display Mode", channel mode works as Professional transceiver,
other two modes as Amateur transceiver.
By manual setup:B. Please refer to "Display Mode" in Page 47.
Amateur Transceiver Mode:2. Except setting as CH mode, others considered as Amateur
transceiver mode. Under this mode, press key to switch between Channel mode
and VFO.
Frequency + Channel mode:A. At this mode, When set display as "FREQ", it
enters into Frequency+Channel mode, new setting of channel operation and
shortcut operation can be temporarily used by user. Once the radio is turned
off or switched to another channel, the temporary setting will be erased and
back to initial settings.(As pic 1)
Channel+Name Tag Mode:B. When set display as "NAME", it enters into
Channel+Name Tag Mode. At this mode, it will display corresponding channel
name when the current channel is edited with name. Otherwise, it will display
frequency+channel. Its operations are the same as frequency + channel mode.
(As pic 2)
OPERATION MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR
PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER)
(Pic 1)
(Pic 2)
(Pic 3)
(Pic 4)

04
WORKING MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER)
VFO Mode(Frequency mode):C. This mode shows only frequency on the display. Shortcut operation
and Channel setting will be changed & stored as the latest value permanently. Once the radio is
turned off or changed to new VFO frequency, the value is remained until next change.(As pic 3)
Professional Transceiver Mode:3. When set display mode as "CH", it enters into Professional Transceiver mode. At this
mode, except scan, DTMF encode or editing, and keypad lock, other functions should be set by PC software. (As pic 4)
NOTE: If transceiver programmed transceiver as professional mode, you can't return to amateur
transceiver mode by manually from Background operations setting.
Under every mode, background operations can be changed and saved.4.

05
BATTERY INFORMATION
Charging Operation
The battery is not charged at the factory, please charge it before use. Charge the battery for the rst time
after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery to its normal operating
capacity. After repeating fully charge/discharge cycle for two or three times, the operating capacity will
reach the best performance. The battery life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is
fully and correctly charged. Replace the battery.
Battery Charger Type
Please use our company's designated charger, other models may cause explosion and injure people. After
installing the battery, if the radio red light twinkles and remind changing battery, please charge the battery.
Notice for Charging Battery
Do not shortcircuit our company designated charger. Never attempt to remove the casing from the▲
battery, we show no responsibility on the faulty caused by modifying freely without permission of our
factory.
The ambient temperature should be between 5▲℃ and 40℃in charging. Charging outside this range
may not fully charge the battery.
Always switch off the transceiver equipped with a battery before charging. Otherwise, it will interfere▲
with correct charging.
To avoid interfering the charging procedure, please do not cut off the power or take out the battery▲
during charging.

06
How to Charge
1.Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet, then plug the cable
of AC adaptor into the DC jack, the indicator lights orange
for 1s and turns into GREEN --- waits to charge.
2.Slide the battery or transceiver with battery into the charger;
make sure the battery terminals are in contact with the
charging terminals well. LED turns into twinkling RED ---
pre-charging begins.
3.Pre-charging for about 5 minutes, LED twinkles stop then
charging begins.
4.It takes about 5.5 hours to fully charge the battery, when
LED turns into GREEN — full charged
BATTERY INFORMATION
WARNING:
When keys or ornamental chains and other electric metals contact with the battery terminals, the battery
may cause damage or hurt bodies. If the battery terminal short circuit, it will generate a lot of heat, please
be careful when you bring or use the battery, please put battery or radio into insulated container. Do not put
it into metal container.
Ac Input
Do not recharge the battery if it is already fully charged. This may shorten the life of the battery or▲
damage the battery.
Do not charge the battery or transceiver if it is damp. Dry it before charging to avoid danger.▲

07
NOTE: When charging a power-on transceiver equipped with battery, the LED will not turn into green to
show the full charge status. Only when turn off the transceiver, the LED can indicate normally.
Because when the transceiver is power on, it would consumes energy, the charger cannot detect when battery
has been fully charged, the charger will charge battery in voltage consumption and fail to indicate correctly.
BATTERY INFORMATION
Status LED
STATUS self-examine
when power on (No battery) Pre-charging Charge normally
Full
Charged Trouble
LED Orange
(for 1 second) Green Red light twinkles for 5 minutes Red Green Red twinkles for a long time
5.Charging Process:
6.LED Indicator:
NOTE: Trouble means battery heating, battery short-circuit or charger short-circuit.
Standby (self-examine orange lights
1second when power on)
Pre-charging (pre-charging stage)
Charging (charge in constant currency)
Full charged (charge in constant voltage)
Green light
Red light twinkles for about 5 minutes
RED light lightens for about 5.5 hours
Green light

08
How to Store the Battery
1.If the battery needs to be stored for a long
period, the battery should be removed
from the radio. It's state of charge should
be 50-100% charged.
2.It should be kept in low temperature, dry
environment.
3.To keep away from hot places and direct
sunlight.
Charging Prompt
1.Self-examination: When charging, ORANGE light twinkles for 1 second and goes out. That means the
charger has passed its self-examination and it can charge the battery normally. If the light remains
orange or the red light twinkles, which means the charger can not pass its self-examination or charge
the battery.
2.Trickle pre-charging: When the battery has been inserted into the charger and red light twinkles, which
means the remnant voltage is low, the charger trickle charge the battery (pre-charging status ), until the
battery reaches a certain electric quantity, the charger automatically turns into normal charging. And
if the red light stop twinkling, which means the remnant voltage meets a certain electric quantity, the
charger will charge the battery normally.
BATTERY INFORMATION
NOTE:The time for Trickle pre-charging is not exceed 30m. After 30m, the red indicator is still twinkling,
it means it is unable to charge battery. Please kindly check battery and charger.
WARNING
▲Do not short circuit battery terminals.
▲Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery
pack.
▲Never assemble the battery in dangerous surroundings,
spark may cause explosion.
▲Do not put the battery in hot environment or throw it
into fire, it may also cause explosion.

09
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION
■ Installing Battery
1.Match the two grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding guides on the back of transceiver,
then push it.
2.Press the bottom of battery, the lock latch on bottom of the transceiver will release. After hearing a "click"
sounds, the battery has been locked.
■ Removing the battery
Slide the battery lock according to " " indicate direction, the battery can be take off.
1
2
3
Installing / Removing the Li-ion Battery

10
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION
Installing / Removing the Antenna
■ Installing the Antenna:
Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of
the transceiver by holding the antenna base and
turning it clockwise until secure.
■ Removing the Antenna:
Turn the antenna anticlockwise to remove it.
Installing / Removing the Belt Clip
■ Installing the Belt Clip:
Place the belt clip to the corresponding grooves on the
back of the transceiver, and then Clockwise screw it.
■ Removing the Belt Clip:
Anticlockwise turn screws to remove the belt clip.

11
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION
Installing Optional Speaker / Microphone
Uncover the jack cover and then insert the microphone plug
into microphone jack.
If the microphone is not used anymore, please cover the
Speaker/Microphone jack.
NOTE:
1. To keep the transceiver water resistant, you must cover the
Speaker/Microphone jacks with the supplied cover.
2. The transceiver is not completely water resistant while using
the Speaker/Microphone.