PNI P17UV User manual

PNI P17UV
Portable VHF/UHF transceiver
Statie radio portabila VHF/UHF
EN User manual ......................................................... 2
BG Ръководство за употреба ............................. 46
DE Benutzerhandbuch .............................................. 95
ES Manual de usuario ............................................... 142
FR Manuel utilisateur ............................................... 188
HU Használati utasítás .............................................. 234
IT Manuale utente .................................................. 279
NL Handleiding ........................................................ 324
PL Instrukcja obsługi ............................................... 369
RO Manual de utilizare ............................................. 414

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PNI P17UV can be sold and used in the following countries:
VHF/UHF - HAM
AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, DE, GB, GR, HU, HR, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU,
LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, SE.
Restrictions: It is used with a radio amateur license.

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Security warnings
»To avoid device failure and personal injury, please read this manual carefully.
»Do not use the transceiver without an antenna or with a defective antenna. Touching a
faulty antenna could cause a minor skin burn.
»Use the transceiver safely. To avoid the exposure to RF waves, do not bring the transceiver
closer than 3 cm to the body during transmission.
»It is forbidden to use accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer, as
they could violate the regulations for the safe use of RF devices.
»PNI P17UV complies with European regulations and laws.
»Do not use the transceiver in places where fuels, chemicals and other explosive materials
are stored.
»Do not use the radio near medical or electronic equipment sensitive to RF signals.
»Do not use the transceiver while driving.
»Do not use the transceiver for a long time with the maximum volume.
»Do not leave the transceiver and its accessories within the reach of children or pets.
»Do not transmit for a long time, as it could cause the transceiver to overheat.

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Main features
»Frequency band: VHF/UHF
»Up to 999 channels
»50 CTCSS tones and 210 DCS codes
»SOS function
»FM radio function (87.5-108MHz)
»Channel mode or frequency mode
»TOT (Time out timer)
»Inverse frequency function
»Search by CTCSS / DCS code
»Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)
»Frequency step:
2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
»Voice prompt
»Adjustable squelch (9 levels)
»1750 Hz tone for repeaters
»Backlit screen
»VOX, Scan, Dual Watch functions
»Energy saving function
»DTMF function
»Alarm function
»Display channel name
»High/low selectable output power
»Adjustable frequency Oset:
0-69.990MHz
»2-pin PNI-K connector
»Key lock function
»Battery charging via USB C port

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Technical specifications
Frequency range 144-146MHz & 430-440MHz (RX / TX)
Memory channels 999
Power supply Li-Ion battery 1500mAh 7.4V
Frequency stability ±2.5ppm
Operating mode Monoband / dualband
Modulation F3E(FM)
Maximum frequency deviation ≤ ±5KHz
Spurious radiation < -60dB
Frequency stability ±2.5 ppm
RX sensitivity < 0.2uV
Audio power ≥ 500mW
Dimensions 59 x 123 x 37mm
Antenna length 145 mm
Operating temperature -26°C ~ +80°C

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Information about the battery
The transceiver includes a Li-Ion 7.4V battery, with a capacity of 1500mAh.
Charge the battery before the first use of the transceiver or after a period of more than 2
months of storage. After 2-3 full charges and discharges, the battery reaches its maximum
operating capacity.
If the battery, although charged, provides an increasingly reduced duration of operation, it
means that its lifespan is exhausted. Replace the battery with a new one.
Charge the battery directly through the USB-C port or through the charging base provided in
the package. Full charging can take up to 5 hours.
WARNINGS
»Do not bring metal parts close to the battery terminals. Do not short-circuit the battery
terminals.
»Do not throw the battery into fire. Risk of explosion.
»Do not open the battery case.
»Do not charge the battery if the ambient temperature is outside the range +5°C ~ +40°C.
At temperatures that are too low or too high, the battery may not be charged to maximum
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»Do not charge the battery if it is wet or if it is in an environment with high humidity.
»Close the transceiver before charging the battery in the charging base.
»Do not remove the battery from the charger until it is fully charged, indicated by the green
LED.
LED indicator
The green and red LEDs blink alternately No battery
Red LED Charging in progress
Green LED Full charge
The red LED blinks frequently
Error (may be caused by overheated battery,
short-circuited battery or short-circuited
charger)

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Introduction

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1. Antenna
2. Turn on the LED flashlight (short press)
/ Activate the alarm sound (long press)
3. PTT key
4. FM Radio / Monitor key
5. Menu key
6. Keyboard
7. On/O button/Volume
8. LCD screen
9. Headphone connector 2 pins PNI-K
10. Microphone
11. EXIT key
12. Up and Down keys
13. Battery
14. USB-C port (for battery charging)
15. Battery fixing screw
16. Battery charging status LED indicator
(red - charging in progress, green -
battery charged)
17. LED flashlight
18. LED indicator

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Icons on the LCD screen
1. RX signal strength indicator
2. High (H) / Low (L) output power
3. DCS/CTCSS code/tone set on transmission or reception. In TX mode, the icon appears
when you transmit, while in RX mode, the icon appears all the time, even in standby.
4. A positive shift (+) or a negative shift (-) is activated.
5. The Dual Watch function is active.
6. The VOX function is active.

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7. Narrow bandwidth selected (N). When the wide bandwidth is selected, no icon is displayed.
8. Reverse frequency.
9. Locked keys.
10. Battery level indicator. When the battery is almost discharged, the icon blinks and the
transmission is blocked.
11. and 17. Depending on the settings, it will display the frequency in use, the channel name,
the menu settings, etc.
12. and 13. Indicates the VFO frequency in use, current menu or current setting.
14. Menu
15. Indicates VFO mode (frequency mode).
16. Indicates the saved channel number.
18. A/B, switch between A and B areas on the screen.
When the battery is discharged:
• The icon will appear on the screen
• Periodically the transceiver will emit a beep and the keyboard will light up.
• If the voice prompt function is active, you will hear the message Low voltage.

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Keyboard functions
FM / Monitor key
Briefly press this key to activate the FM Radio function. Press again to exit.
When you are in FM Radio mode:
- press the MENU key to change between 65-76 MHz and 76-108 MKz.
- press the #SCAN key briefly to activate the FM frequencies scan function. Scanning will stop
when the transceiver finds a valid signal.
Hold down the key to activate the Monitor function. You will hear all signals on the current
channel. Release the key to exit.
LED Flashlight / Alarm key
Briefly press the key to turn on the two LEDs located in the lower part of the transceiver. Press
again briefly to turn on the strobe light. Press again to turn O the flashlight.
Long press this key to emit an alarm sound accompanied by flashing LED light. Short press to
exit.

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MENU [6]
1. Short press to access the menu. Press the keys ▲and ▼to navigate through the menu.
Press the MENU key to enter a certain function. Use the keys ▲and ▼to navigate
through the options of a function. Press the MENU key to confirm a selection.
2. Long press the MENU key to switch between frequency mode (VFO) and channel mode
(MR). To save frequencies, you must be in VFO mode.
▲ / ▼ key
Press the key for at least 2 seconds to quickly increase/decrease the frequency or channel. In
SCAN mode, press this key to indicate the scanning direction.
EXIT key [8]
Press this key to exit the menu or the selected function.
Indual display mode, press this keytomovethe cursor up(areaA) / down (area B).The frequency
or channel selected on the screen becomes the frequency or channel for transmission and
reception. To save a frequency on a channel, zone A must be selected.
Long press this key to display the battery voltage on the screen.

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Numeric keyboard
Use these keys to enter dierent information. In TX
mode, press the numeric keys to send the DTMF code.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
* 0 #
STEP TXP SAVE
VOX WN ABR
TDR
SQL
BEEP TOT
Key *
Briefly press this key to activate the Reverse function.
Long press this key to enable/disable the key lock function.
# SCAN key
Short press this key to switch between High (4W) and Low (1W) emission power.
Long press this key to activate the SCAN function. Long press again to stop scanning.
When you are in FM radio mode, press this key briefly to activate the frequency scan function.
Scanning will stop when the transceiver finds a valid signal.

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Basic operations
Turn the transceiver on
Rotate the On/O knob to the right to turn on the transceiver. You will hear 2 confirmation
beeps. The screen will light up and will first display the welcome interface (PNI logo), followed
by the display of frequencies or channels. If the voice prompt function is active, you will hear the
message “frequency mode” or “channel mode”, depending on the setting.
Turn the transceiver o
Rotate the On/O knob to the left to turn O the transceiver. You will hear a click.
Adjusting the volume
After turning on the transceiver, keep turning the On/O knob to the right or left to adjust
the volume to the desired level. Do not use the transceiver for a long time with the volume at
maximum level.
Making a call
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screen. In stand-by mode, long press the MENU key to change to frequency mode (VFO) and
channel mode (MR). After selecting the channel or frequency, press the PTT key to make a call.
Speak into the microphone in a normal tone of voice. The red LED lights up.
Release the PTT key to receive. The LED turns green when the transceiver receives a signal.
Channel selection
The transceiver has two operating modes: frequency mode (VFO) and channel mode (MR).
For daily use, the channel mode is much more practical than the frequency mode. The frequency
mode is recommended for experimentation out in the field and for programming channels into
memory.
In channel mode (MR), press the keys ▲/▼to navigate between channels.
Frequency mode (VFO)
In frequency mode, you can navigate through the band using the keys▲/▼. With each press you
will increase the frequency according to the frequency step set in the menu.
You can also input frequencies directly on your numeric keypad with kilohertz accuracy.
The example below uses a frequency step of 12.5KHz.

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Manually enter the frequency 432.6125:
- Switch the transceiver to frequency mode (VFO).
- Press the EXIT key until the indicator arrow is next to
the frequency you want to change.
Press the keys [4][3][2][6][1][2][5].
WARNING
The fact that you can manually enter a frequency does not mean that you are automatically
authorized to use that frequency. The transmission on frequencies for which you do not have a
license is illegal. The reception, on the other hand, is authorized in most countries. Consult the
legislation of the country where you are.
Channel mode (MR)
Using channel mode requires programming some
channels. Once you have programmed the channels,
use the keys ▲/▼to navigate between channels.
Note: If you have channels set to low transmit power (L), you can use the #SCAN key to
temporarily switch to high power.

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Advanced functions
Frequency scanning
In frequency mode, long press the #SCAN key. The transceiver will start scanning frequencies
according to the set frequency step.
You can change the scanning direction using the keys ▲/▼
Press #SCAN key or PTT key again to stop scanning.
The scanning mode can be set in menu no. 20 (Scan Mode). Press MENU - [2] - [0]
In the frequency mode, the frequency range to be scanned can be precisely set. Please access
menu no. 19 (Scan Ran). Use the keyboard to enter the start and end value of the frequencies
to be scanned.
For example, enter 144146 to scan the 144,000-146,000MHz range or enter 430450 to scan
the 430,000-450,000MHz range.
Note: In channel mode, the frequency range setting cannot be set.
Channel scanning
In channel mode, long press the #SCAN key. The transceiver will start scanning the set channels.
You can change the scanning direction using the ▲/▼ keys
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In channel mode, to add or remove a channel to/from the scanning list, access menu no. 18
(Scan Add):
On: activates the scanning function on the current channel.
O: remove the current channel from scanning.
Scan CTCSS/DCS tones/codes
Scanning of CTCSS/DCS tones/codes can be done both in channel mode and in frequency
mode. Also, scanning CTCSS/DCS tones/codes can be done even in the absence of a signal.
Scanning is done only when a signal is received.
Not all repeaters that require a CTCSS tone or a DCS code for access will also transmit one back.
In this case, the transmission of a transceiver that can access the repeater should be scanned. In
other words, this can be done by listening to the stations on the input frequency of the repeater.
Scan CTCSS tones
This function allows scanning frequencies that have activated CTCSS tones.
Press the MENU - [3] - [1] keys to access menu no. 31 (SEEK 67.0Hz).
SEEK 67.0Hz will appear on the screen
Press the MENU key to start scanning. Press the EXIT key to stop scanning.
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the selected VFO frequency, the CTCSS tone scan will continue at the bottom of the screen.
Once the frequency on the received CTCSS tone has been identified, the CTCSS tone will stop
flashing and the scanned CTCSS tones will be stored in memory (only in VFO mode).
Scan DCS codes
This function allows scanning frequencies that have activated DCS codes.
Press the MENU - [3] - [2] keys to access menu no. 32: SEEK D023N
SEEK D023N will appear on the screen.
Press the MENU key again to start scanning. Press the EXIT key to stop scanning.
In this mode, even if the transceiver receives an RF signal on the selected MR channel or on the
selected VFO frequency, the DCS code scan will continue at the bottom of the screen. Once
the bits on the received DCS code have been identified, the DCS code tone will stop flashing
and the scanned DCS codes will be saved to memory (in VFO mode only).
Dual Watch
The PNI P17UV transceiver has the Dual Watch function with the ability to lock the transmit
frequency to one of the two channels it monitors..
When the Dual Watch function is active, the D icon appears on the screen.