GME TX630 User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TX630
POCKET SIZE 2 WATT
HANDHELD UHF RADIO
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WARNING: SAFETY INFORMATION
The TX630 is a radio transmitting device.
• When transmitting, keep the antenna more than 25 mm from any part of the head or body.
• Do not transmit near electrical blasting equipment or in explosive atmospheres.
• Do not allow children to operate a radio transmitter unsupervised.
CONTENTS
CONTROLS....................................................3
LCD INDICATORS ...............................................3
POWERING THE TRANSCEIVER .....................................4
GENERAL OPERATION............................................5
PowerOn/Off ................................................5
AdjustingtheVolume ..........................................5
DisplayLighting...............................................5
Receivingsignals..............................................5
Transmitting .................................................6
SelectingChannels ............................................6
SQLKey ....................................................6
DUPButton..................................................6
SCANKey...................................................6
Key-LockFunction.............................................7
ModeKey....................................................7
1.CTCSSCodeSelection ......................................8
2.TransmitterPower .........................................8
3.VOXSettings.............................................8
4.DualWatchSettings........................................9
5.RogerBeepToneSettings....................................9
6.ButtonBeepToneSettings...................................9
7.CallAlarmSelection ......................................10
CTCSS TONE FREQUENCIES.......................................10
CHANNEL CHART ..............................................11
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................12
WARRANTY ..................................................12
ACCESSORIES
BCD003- Desktop Charger Stand.
BP005- 1000 mAh Li-ion Battery Pack.
BP006- 1850 mAh Li-ion Battery Pack.
LC003- Leather Carry Case.
HS006- Ear Microphone.
MC003- Speaker Microphone.
BCT003- 240 Volt AC Adapter.
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1. Battery.
2 Scan.
3. Squelch/CTCSS Key.
4. Battery Release Clip.
5. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch.
6. Mode Key.
7. Microphone.
8. Indicator LED.
9. Antenna.
10. Duplex/Keylock Button.
11. Volume On/Off.
12. External Speaker/Mic.
13. Speaker.
14. LCD Display.
15. Channel Up.
16. Channel Down.
1. Receiver Busy Icon:
Appears when receiving.
2. Transmit Icon:
Appears when transmitting.
3. Dual Watch Icon.
Appears when the Dual
Watch mode is Active.
4. Key Lock Icon:
Appears when the keypad
is locked.
5. Button Beep Tone Icon:
Appears when the
button beep confirmation tone is selected.
6. CTCSS (CTC) Icon:
Indicates that CTCSS tones
are enabled on the selected channel.
7. Squelch/Monitor Icon:
Appears when the
Monitor function is activated. (Squelch is
open)
8. Roger-Beep Tone Icon:
Appears when the
Roger-Beep tone is enabled.
9. Battery Level Icon.
Indicates battery charge
level. Flashes when battery is almost empty.
10. High Power Icon.
Appears when High
transmitter power is selected.
11. Low Power Icon.
Appears when Low
transmitter power is selected.
12. Duplex Icon:
Indicates that Duplex
communication has been enabled.
13. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Icon:
Appears when the VOX mode is activated.
14. CTCSS Tone:
Displays the selected CTCSS
tone (from 00 - 38) on the selected channel.
15. Channel Display:
Indicates the channel
number in use.
16. Scan Indicator Icon:
Appears when SCAN
is enabled and the radio is scanning.
17. Channel Memory Indicator:
Appears when
selected channel is stored in Scan Memory.
CONTROLS
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LCD INDICATORS
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Your TX630 is powered by a 7.4 Volt 1000
mAh Li-ion battery pack. When the battery
pack is new, it should be fully charged
before being used for the first time. If left
unused, your TX630’s battery pack will
discharge itself within a few months. If you
have not used your TX630 for some time,
you will need to recharge the battery pack
before use.
WARNING:
Use only the approved GME
charger. The use of other types may be
dangerous and will void the warranty.
Fitting and Removing the Battery Pack
To fit the battery pack:
1. Locate the bottom of the battery pack
into the two slots in the base of the
radio frame.
2. Press the top of the battery pack in to
place against the radio until it ‘clicks’.
To Remove the Battery Pack
1. Slide the battery retaining clip downward
while pulling the top of the battery away
from the radio.
2. Lift the battery pack upward to clear the
slots at the bottom of the radio.
Charging the Battery Pack
Your TX630 is supplied with a 240 Volt
‘plug pack’ charger and charging cradle.
The charger will charge a fully discharged
1000 mAh battery pack to full capacity in
around 8 hours.
1. Plug the charger into a standard 240 Volt
AC outlet.
2. Plug the lead from the charger into the
charging cradle.
3. Place the TX630 into the cradle. The
Red LED will light to indicate the battery
is charging.
4. When the battery has charged, the LED
will change to Green.
Battery Low Alert
When the battery icon blinks on the display,
the battery level is low and the battery pack
should be recharged. If the battery is not
charged, an audio tone will then sound
to warn the user that the battery is
almost discharged.
Battery Usage
The time taken to discharge the battery
pack will depend on how you use the
TX630. The 1000 mAh battery pack supplied
is powerful enough for a full days use under
average conditions. (Optional BP006 1850
mAh battery pack also available.)
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Conserving Battery Power
The TX630 has built-in power saving
features to help you get the maximum
amount of time between charges from your
Li-ion battery pack. If you need to operate
your TX630 in a situation where you require
maximum battery life (e.g. a remote site
where there is no convenient recharging
facility nearby) the following hints can
greatly reduce the amount of power drawn
from the battery pack.
Standby Mode
The TX630 will automatically enter the
‘Standby’ mode when it is inactive (i.e. not
transmitting or receiving signals. While in
Standby mode it will still check for incoming
signals but it will draw considerably less
power from the battery pack. As soon as a
signal is heard or the keys are pressed the
TX630 will ‘wake up’ again. This Standby
mode is automatic and by itself can extend
the battery life by many hours.
Using CTCSS
If you are expecting to receive signals on a
busy channel, you can program that channel
for CTCSS operation and get the other
person to call you using the same CTCSS
tone. Your radio will then remain in Standby
and ignore all other signals until your
selected CTCSS tone is received.
Scanning
The TX630 draws more power from the
battery pack when scanning than when
monitoring a single channel. This is because
it must ‘wake up’ more often to monitor
each channel for activity. You can squeeze
that extra bit of life from the battery pack
by avoiding any unnecessary scanning. In
addition, scanning increases the chance of
finding a signal thereby keeping the receiver
‘awake’ and the squelch open more often.
Low Transmit Power Settings
The transmitter has both high and low
power settings. If you are only operating
over short distances, are in a reasonably
high location or are close to a local repeater,
try using the Low transmitter power setting.
This reduces the transmitter power from 2
Watts to 1 Watt effectively doubling the talk
time available.
GENERAL OPERATION
Power On/Off
Rotate the Volume control clockwise past
the ‘click’ to turn the radio on. Rotate the
control counter-clockwise past the click to
turn the radio off again.
Adjusting the Volume
With the unit powered on, rotate the
Volume control clockwise to increase the
volume and counter-clockwise to decrease
the volume.
Display Lighting
The LCD backlighting activates
automatically whenever a key is pressed
and turns off automatically after about
5 seconds.
Receiving signals
While the TX630 is not receiving signals, it
will remain in the Standby mode to conserve
battery power.
When a signal is received, the LED indicator
on the upper edge of the radio will light
Green and the icon will appear on the
display. Adjust the volume control for a
comfortable listening level.
If the incoming signal is encoded with
a CTCSS tone that matches the one set
in your radio, the LED indicator will light
Orange and you will be able to hear the
signal in the speaker.
If the LED indicator lights Green and the
icon appears but you cannot hear the signal,
it is likely that your radio has CTCSS enabled
and the incoming signal is not using your
selected CTCSS tone (see Mode Settings for
more details on CTCSS settings).
If no further signals are received, the unit
will return to standby mode.
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Transmitting
To transmit, press and hold the Push-To-Talk
(PTT) switch. The other radio you are talking
to must be set to the same channel (and
CTCSS code if applicable). Hold the TX630
approximately 5 to 8 cms from your face
with the antenna vertical and speak into the
built-in microphone.
While the PTT switch is pressed, the LED
indicator on the upper edge of the radio
will light RED and the icon will appear
on the LCD.
When you have finished speaking, release
the PTT switch to receive incoming signals
(it is not possible to transmit and receive
at the same time). If no further signals are
received, the unit will to revert to
standby mode.
TIP:
The PTT switch can also be used to
transmit a Call Alarm melody. When the Call
Alarm melody is enabled (see Mode settings
for more details on the Call Alarm settings),
pressing the PTT switch twice quickly will call
another party on the same channel and play
the Call Alarm melody in their radio’s speaker.
When this happens, the icon will appear
and the LED indicator will light RED for about
5 seconds.
Selecting Channels
In the ‘Standby’ mode, press the key to
step up one channel or the key to step
down one channel.
Press and hold the or keys to quickly
scroll through the channels.
SQL Key
The SQL key is a dual function key that
controls the both the Squelch and CTCSS
Squelch
To open the squelch, briefly press the SQL
key. This will allow you to check the current
channel for activity before transmitting,
particularly if you have CTCSS enabled.
When the squelch is open, the LED indicator
on the upper edge of the radio will light
Green, the icon will appear on the
display and you will hear static or hiss if the
channel is clear. Do not transmit if you hear
any conversations. Briefly press the SQL key
again to close the squelch.
CTCSS
Press and hold the SQL key to activate or
deactivate CTCSS. When activated, the ‘CTC’
icon will appear on the display, along with
the selected CTCSS code.
Note: To activate or deactivate CTCSS, the
current channel must have a CTCSS code
selected via the MODE key (See MODE
key settings for more details).
DUP Button
Duplex operation allows the TX630 to
transmit on a different frequency to that
which it receives. This allows operation
through repeater stations in your area.
Repeaters automatically re-transmit your
signal over a much wider area, providing
greatly increased range. The Duplex mode
only works on channels 1 - 8. With Duplex
selected, your TX630 actually transmits 30
channels higher than it receives.
To switch between Simplex and Duplex
modes, select a duplex channel (1-8) then
briefly press the DUP button. When Duplex
mode is selected, ‘DUP’ appears on the
display on that channel.
SCAN Key
The SCAN key is a dual function key that
controls both Scan and Memory Functions.
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Scanning Function
Channel Scanning allows you to monitor
selected channels automatically for incoming
signals. While the radio is scanning, the
MODE setting key is disabled.
To Select Channels for Scanning
1. Press the or keys to select the
required channel.
2. Press and hold the SCAN key until
the radio beeps. ‘M’ will appear on the
display indicating the selected channel is
now stored in the Scan Memory.
3. Repeat to store further channels into the
Scan Memory.
4. To remove a channel from the Scan
Group, press and hold the SCAN key
again. ‘M’ will disappear from the display.
To Scan the Selected Channels
Briefly press the SCAN key. ‘SCAN’ will be
displayed and the radio will show rapidly
changing channel numbers as it scans
through the channels. While scanning, briefly
press the or keys to select the scan
direction.
To exit the scan mode, briefly press the
SCAN key again. The TX630 will return to
normal operation and ‘SCAN’ will disappear
from the display.
Note: Must be at least 2 channels in Scan
Memory otherwise the radio will not scan.
Scanning Features
• If a signal is received, the scan is paused,
allowing you to transmit and receive on
that channel. The radio will automatically
resume scanning a few seconds after the
last reception or transmission.
• Press the PTT switch while the unit is
scanning to jump to the home channel
(the home channel is the channel the
transceiver was on at the time scanning
was activated). You can then transmit
and receive on that channel. The radio
will automatically resume scanning a
few seconds after the last reception
or transmission.
• When the unit has stopped on a busy
channel, press the or keys to
‘Skip’ over the busy channel and
continue scanning.
TIP:
The scan mode will reduce the overall
battery life because the Standby (battery
saver) feature is overridden. You should avoid
scanning if the battery is running low and
you need to conserve power.
Key-Lock Function
The Key-Lock function disables the keys
to prevent accidental key presses from
changing the preferred settings of the radio.
When the keys are locked, the Icon is
displayed and all key presses are ignored
except for the PTT and Key-Lock functions.
To activate the Key-Lock, press and hold the
DUP button for about 2 seconds. The icon
will appear on the display. To cancel the
Key-Lock, press and hold the DUP button
again. The icon will disappear from
the display.
MODE Key
The MODE key is used to set the various
feature settings of the TX630. The following
chart shows the order of these selections:
Standby Mode:
1. CTCSS Code Selection
2. Transmitter Power
3. VOX Settings
4. Dual Watch Channel
5. Roger Beep Selection
6. Button Beep Selection
7. Call Alarm Selection
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1. CTCSS Code Selection
The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System
(CTCSS) is a squelch quieting system that
allows groups of users to share the same
channel without disturbing each other. It
uses 1 of 38 low frequency tones to open
and close the squelch on the radio. The
CTCSS codes do not prevent others from
hearing your transmission. They simply
provide you with a quieter channel by
preventing you from hearing transmissions
that are not using the same code as you
and are therefore not directed at you.
Note:
To communicate with other UHF
radios using CTCSS, all radios you wish to
communicate with must be switched to the
same channel and have the same CTCSS
code selected. If you wish to receive signals
from UHF radios that are not using CTCSS
you will need to either disable CTCSS on
that channel or set the CTCSS code to oF
as described below.
To select a CTCSS code
From the Standby mode:
1. Select the required channel using the
or keys
2. Press the MODE key ONCE to select the
CTCSS setting mode. ‘CTC’ will flash on
the display.
3. Press the or keys to select the
required CTCSS code. (A list of available
codes is shown in the chart at the end of
this manual).
Note:
To turn CTCSS off on this channel,
set the CTCSS code to oF.
4. Press and hold the MODE key (or press
the PTT key momentarily) to confirm and
store your selection.
To Activate CTCSS on the Radio
1. Select a channel that has a CTCSS code
selected.
2. Press and hold the SQL key for about 2
seconds. The ‘CTC’ icon and CTCSS code
will appear on the display. CTCSS is now
enabled on ALL channels that have
CTCSS codes selected.
To Deactivate CTCSS on the Radio
1. Select a CTCSS enabled channel using
the or keys. The ‘CTC’ icon and
CTCSS code will be displayed on that
channel.
2. Press and hold the SQL key for about 2
seconds. The ‘CTC’ icon and CTCSS code
will disappear from the display indicating
CTCSS is no longer activated.
Note:
CTCSS is only enabled on those
channels with CTCSS codes selected. All
other channels will continue to operate
normally.
2. Transmitter Power
The transmitter power can be set to High
(2 Watts) or Low (1 Watt). The power setting
applies to all channels
To set the Transmit Power
From the Standby mode:
1. Press the MODE key TWICE to select
the power setting mode. Po will be
displayed and HI or LO will be flashing
on the display.
2. Press the or keys to select the
required power setting. Select HI for high
power or LO for low power.
3. Press and hold the MODE key (or press
the PTT key momentarily) to confirm and
store your selection.
The TX630 should now display the selected
channel number along with HI or LO to
indicate the transmit power you have set.
3. VOX Settings
The VOX feature lets you have handsfree
conversations. When you speak, the
microphone automatically detects your voice
(or other nearby sound) causing the radio
to transmit without the need to press the
PTT switch.
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To set radio for VOX operation
From the Standby mode:
1. Press the MODE key THREE times to
select the VOX setting mode. ‘VOX’ will
flash on the display.
2. Press the or keys to select
the sensitivity from 1 (minimum) to 7
(maximum). The minimum setting
requires a louder voice to activate the
VOX. The maximum setting will activate
the VOX with a much softer voice.
3. To disable the VOX completely, set the
VOX sensitivity to oF.
4. Press and hold the MODE key (or press
the PTT key momentarily) to confirm
and store your selection. When the ‘VOX’
is enabled, ‘VOX’ is visible on the display.
4. Dual Watch Settings
The Dual Watch mode lets you to monitor
two channels at the same time. While in
dual watch mode, the unit will monitor both
the currently selected channel and a second
dual watch channel.
To set the Dual Watch Mode
From the Standby mode:
1. Press the MODE key FOUR times to
select the Dual Watch setting mode.
The icon will flash on the display.
2. Press the or keys to select the
Dual Watch channel number (1 – 40).
To disable the Dual Watch Mode
altogether select oF.
3. Press and hold the MODE key (or press
the PTT key momentarily) to confirm and
store your Dual Watch channel selection.
will be displayed at the top of the
LCD and the display will now alternate
between the currently selected channel
and the dual watch channel.
To EXIT the Dual Watch mode, turn the
radio off, or momentarily press the SCAN
key. This is equivalent to setting the DW
mode to oF.
Dual Watch Operation
• If a signal is received on the Dual Watch
channel, the radio will pause on that
channel for as long as it remains busy,
then resume the Dual Watch 5 seconds
after the last transmission has ceased.
• If you wish to talk on the busy channel,
press the PTT switch while the radio is
locked onto that channel then talk in the
usual way.
• If you wish to talk on the selected
channel, press the PTT switch while no
signals are being received. The radio will
switch to the selected channel.
5. Roger Beep Tone Settings
The Roger Beep is a tone which is
automatically transmitted whenever the
PTT switch is released. This tone alerts
the receiving party that your transmission
has ended.
To enable or disable
the Roger Beep tone
From the Standby mode:
1. Press the MODE key FIVE times to select
the Roger Beep setting mode. ‘Rb’ will be
displayed along with a flashing .
2. Press the or keys to set the tone
to On or oF as desired.
3. Press and hold the MODE key (or press
the PTT key momentarily) to confirm
and store your selection. If the Roger
Beep function is on, will remain
steady on the display.
6. Button Beep Tone Settings
The Button beep tone feature allows the
transceiver to sound a confirmation tone
whenever the SQL, SCAN, MODE, ,
or DUP keys are pressed.
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To turn the Button Beeps
Tones On or Off
From the Standby mode:
1. Press the MODE key SIX times to select
the Button Beep setting mode. ‘bP’
will be displayed along with a flashing
icon.
2. Press the or keys to set the beep
to On or oF as desired.
3. Press and hold the MODE key (or press
the PTT key momentarily) to confirm
and store your selection. If the Button
Beep function is on, the icon will
remain steady on the display and a
beep will be heard in response to key
activations.
7. Call Alarm Selection
The TX630 provides 5 user selectable call
alarm melodies to alert other users to your
incoming call. When enabled, the melody
can be transmitted to another user where it
will be heard in the speaker of the receiving
radio.
To select your favourite
call alarm melody
From the Standby mode:
1. Press the MODE key SEVEN times to
select the Call Alarm setting mode. ‘C’
will be displayed.
2. Press the or keys to preview (listen)
to the 5 available call melodies.
3. To turn the call melodies off, select oF.
4. Press and hold the MODE key (or press
the PTT key momentarily) to confirm and
store your selection.
To send the call alarm melody
Press the PTT switch twice quickly. The LED
indicator will light Red for a few seconds as
the melody is sent. The melody will be heard
in the speaker of the receiving radio.
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SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
GENERAL: Frequency Range: 476.425 - 477.400 MHz
Channel Spacing: 25 kHz
CTCSS Codes: 38
Dimensions (W x H x D): 62 mm x 98 mm x 30 mm
(Without Antenna)
POWER SUPPLY: Power Source: Li-ion rechargeable - 7.4 V DC, 1000 mAh
Operating Time: 10 Hours (High Power)
(Transmit 5%, Receive 5%, Standby 90%)
RECEIVER: Usable Sensitivity: -121 dBm
Maximum Audio Output: >0.3 Watt max. (8 Ohm)
Modulation Distortion: <5% (1 kHz 70%)
TRANSMITTER: RF Output Power: Low: 1.0 Watt
High: 2 Watts.
Maximum Deviation: +/- 5 kHz.
Modulation Distortion: <5% (1 kHz. 70%)
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
GME limit this warranty to the original purchaser
of the equipment.
GME warrant the TX630 to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of twelve
(12) months from the date of purchase from their
authorised dealer.
GME warrant the TX630 Battery Pack to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for
a period of three (3) months from the date of
purchase from their authorised Dealer.
Should the product require servicing during this
period, all labour and parts used to effect repairs
will be supplied free of charge. GME reserve the
right to determine whether damage has been
occasioned by accident, misuse or improper
installation whereby the warranty would be void,
including:
Transceivers which have been damaged due to:
1. Incorrect or reverse polarity connection to
a battery or power supply.
2. Connection to an incorrect supply voltage.
3. Operation without an antenna or by
connection to an antenna which has been
incorrectly installed, resulting in damage to
the transceiver’s output circuit.
4. Effects of water or moisture penetration.
5. Non-factory modifications.
Procedure to be followed by claimant: In the event
of a defect occurring during the warranty period,
the original Purchaser may return the defective
unit along with suitable proof of purchase date
(i.e. receipt, docket, credit card slip etc.) and a
full description of the defect to the Dealer from
whom the unit was purchased. All freight charges
incurred for transportation by the Dealer or GME
are the Purchaser’s responsibility.
GME after sales service
Your transceiver is especially designed for the
environment encountered in portable applications.
The use of all solid state circuitry, careful design
and rigorous testing, result in high reliability.
Should failure occur however, GME maintain a
fully equipped service facility and spare parts stock
to meet the customer’s requirements long after
expiry of the warranty period.
Drawing Number: 42316-4 Part Number: 310231
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