PNI PNI P15UV User manual

PNI P15UV
Portable VHF/UHF transceiver/ Преносимо VHF / UHF радио/
Tragbares VHF/UHF-Funkgerät/Radio portátil VHF / UHF/Radio
VHF/UHF portable/Hordozható VHF / UHF rádió/Radio portatile
VHF/UHF/Draagbare VHF/UHF-radio/Przenośne radio VHF/
UHF/Statie radio portabila VHF/UHF
EN User manual......................................................... 3
BG Ръководство за употреба............................. 43
DE Benutzerhandbuch.............................................. 87
ES Manual de usuario............................................... 130
FR Manuel utilisateur............................................... 172
HU Használati utasítás.............................................. 215
IT Manuale utente.................................................. 256
NL Handleiding........................................................ 297
PL Instrukcja obsługi............................................... 339
RO Manual de utilizare............................................. 380

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Warnings
»To avoid damage to the device and personal injury, please read this manual carefully.
»Do not use the radio without an antenna or with a defective antenna. Touching a defective
antenna could cause a minor burn to the skin.
»Use this transceiver safely. To avoid exposure to RF waves, do not approach the transceiver
closer than 3 cm during transmission.
»The use of accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer is prohibited, as
they may violate the regulations for the safe use of RF devices.
»PNI P15UV 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 transceiver near medical or electronic equipment that is sensitive to RF
signals.
»Do not use the transceiver while driving.
»Do not use the transceiver for a long time with the volume at highest level.
»Keep the transceiver and its accessories out of the reach of children or pets.
»Do not emit for a long time, as it could cause the device to overheat.

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PNI P15UV is approved for use and sale 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: Use with amator radio license.
Main specifications
»Operating modes: UHF-VHF, VHF-VHF, UHF-UHF
»Frequency range: 144-146MHz (VHF) & 430-440MHz (UHV) (RX/TX).
»Output power: maximum 5W
»Output power selection: High (4W-5W)/Low (1W)
»12864 full dot matrix LCD screen. Dual band or dual display.
»Prompt voice in English
»999 channel memories
»Manual channel programming. The channel can be added or excluded from scanning.
»Precise scanning of frequencies in VHF mode
»Manual input of the frequency range to be scanned (eg 144-146)
»Two ways to charge the battery: directly via the USB Type-C port or via the included desktop

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charger (230V AC input, 8.4V 500mA DC output)
»ANI function. DTMF encoding and decoding. SOS alarm with alarm modes (local alarm,
alarm sound, alarm code)
»Frequency scan (VFO), channel scan (MR), sub-tone scan. Scan recovery method: time
(TO), carrier (CO), search (SE).
»Display channel number, channel + frequency or channel name
»10-level VOX function
»Integrated flashlight with 2 lighting modes
»Channel monitoring function (squelch disabled).
»BCL (Busy Channel Lockout) function
»2-pin audio accessory connector
»50 CTCSS tones and 208 DCS codes
»Integrated FM radio (87.5 - 108 MHz)
»TOT function (Timeout Timer)
»Frequency step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
»Energy saver
»1750Hz tone for repeaters
»Oset frequency: 0-69.990MHz
»9-level adjustable squelch

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Technical specifications
Frequency range 144-146MHz & 430-440MHz
Channel memory 999
Supply voltage DC 7.4V ±10%
Battery Li-Ion 1500mAh
Frequency stability ±2.5ppm
Operating mode Simplex
Impedance antenna 50 Ohm
Transmission
Output power VHF max. 5W, UHF max. 4W
FM modulator 11K0F3E@12.5KHz
Adjacent channel power 60dB @ 12.5KHz
Current ≤1600mA
Reception
Sensibility 0.25μV (12dB SINAD)

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Adjacent channel selectivity ≥55dB@12.5KHz
Intermodulation and rejection ≥55dB@12.5KHz
Conducted spurious emission ≤-57dB@12.5KHz
Rated audio power 1W @16 ohms
Current ≤380mA
Rated audio distortion ≤5%
Battery information
The transceiver includes a 7.4V Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 1500mAh.
Charge the battery before the first use of the radio 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, ensures a shorter operating time, it means that its life is
exhausted. Replace the battery with a new one.
Charge the battery directly via the USB-C port or the charging cradle provided in the package.
Full charging can take up to 5 hours.

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WARNINGS
»Do not place metal parts near the battery terminals. Do not short-circuit the battery
terminals.
»Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Risk of explosion.
»Do not open the battery cover.
»Do not charge the battery if the ambient temperature is outside the range of + 5°C ~ + 40°C.
At temperatures that are too low or too high, the battery may not charge at full capacity.
»Do not charge the battery if it is wet or in an environment with high humidity.
»Close the radio before charging the battery in the charging cradle.
»Do not remove the battery from charging until it is fully charged, indicated by a green LED.
LED indicator
Red LED Charging
Green LED Fully charged
The red LED flashes Error (may be caused by too hot battery, shorted battery, or shorted
charger)

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Device presentation

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1. Antenna
2. On/o button - Volume adjustment
3. Speaker
4. Microphone
5. LCD screen
6. MENU key. By simply pressing, access the function menu. By long press, switch between
frequency mode (VFO) and channel mode (MR).
7. Alphanumeric keyboard.
8. EXIT key. Press to exit the menu or a function. Press and hold to display the battery voltage
(eg Voltage 7.9V).
9. FM/SOS key. Press briefly to activate the FM radio mode. Press briefly again to exit FM
radio mode. Press and hold to activate the SOS function. The flashlight will flash frequently
and an alarm will sound. Press briefly again to exit SOS mode.
10. PTT key. Press briefly to transmit. Release the key to receive.
11. Flashlight/MONITOR key. Press briefly to turn on the flashlight. Press again briefly to
switch to strobe lighting mode. Press again to turn o the flashlight. Hold down this key to
activate the Monitor function (squelch o). Release the key to exit the Monitor function.
12. 2-pin connector for headphone with microphone.
13. Red LED on transmission, green LED on reception.
14. Flashlight.
15. Battery release key.

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16. USB-C 5V DC port for battery charging.
17. Battery charge status LED indicator: red, charging in progress/green, full charge.
Description of LCD screen icons
1. Received signal.
2. Selected output power (H-High or L-Low)
3. Appears when the DTMFST function (DT-ST/DT + ANI/ANI-ST) is activated.
4. Shows that you have set a CTCSS or DCS code on transmission or reception. If you set code
on transmission, the icon appears only when you transmit, if you set code on reception, the
icon also appears in standby mode.
5. Appears when shift + is enabled.
6. Appears when shift - is activated.

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7. Appears when the Dual Watch function is active.
8. Indicates locked keypad. To unlock the keypad, press the * key
9. The VOX function is active.
10. Reverse frequency.
11. N-narrow bandwidth. When broadband is selected, no icon appears on the screen.
12. Battery level indicator. When the battery is very low, the icon flashes and the emission is
blocked. Charge the battery.
13. and 17. Depending on the settings, it will display the frequency in use, the channel name,
menu settings, etc.
14. and 15. Indicates VHF in use or indicates the menu or setting you are on.
16. and 18. Indicates the stored channel number.
When the battery is discharged:
• The icon will appear on the screen
• Periodically the radio will beep and the keyboard will turn on.
• If the voice prompt function is active, you will hear the message Low voltage.

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Description of key functions
MENU key [6]
1. Press briefly to access the menu. Press the ▲and ▼keys to navigate the menu. Press the
MENU key to enter a specific function. Use the ▲and ▼keys 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).
▲ key
Press this key for at least 2 seconds to quickly increase the frequency or channel. In SCAN
mode, press this key to indicate the scanning direction.
▼ key
Press this key for at least 2 seconds to quickly 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.
In dual display mode, press this key to move the cursor up/down.
Press and hold this key to display the battery voltage on the screen.

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Numeric keypad
Use these keys to enter dierent
information. In TX mode, press
the number keys to send the
DTMF code.
* key
Briefly press this key to activate the Reverse function.
Long press this key to activate/deactivate the key lock function.
#SCAN key
Briefly press this key to switch between High (4W-5W) and Low (1W) transmission power.
When in FM radio mode, briefly press this key to activate the frequency scan function. Scanning
will stop when the radio finds a valid signal.
Long press this key to activate the SCAN function. Press the SCAN or PTT key to stop scanning.

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Basic operations
Turn the radio on
Turn the knob [2] to the right to turn the radio on. You will hear 2 confirmation beeps. The
screen will light up and will first display the greeting 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 radio o
Turn the knob [2] to the left to turn the radio o. You will hear a click.
Adjust the volume
After turning on the radio, continue to turn the knob to the right or to the left to adjust the
volume to the desired level. Do not use the radio for a long time with the volume at maximum.
Make a call
Note: Press the EXIT key to change the main channel, if there are 2 channels displayed on the
screen. In standby mode, long press the MENU key to switch 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 with a normal tone of voice. The red LED lights up.
Release the PTT key to receive.

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Select the channel
The radio has two operating modes: frequency mode (VFO) and channel mode (MR).
For daily use, channel mode is much more practical than frequency mode. Frequency mode is
recommended for field experiments and for programming channels in memory.
In channel mode, press the ▲/▼keys to navigate between channels.
Frequency mode (VFO)
In frequency mode, you can browse the band using the ▲/▼keys. With each press of the key
you will increase the frequency depending on the frequency step set in the menu.
You can also enter the frequency manually with a kilohertz accuracy.
The example below uses a 12.5KHz frequency step.
Manually input the frequency 436.61250:
- Switch the radio 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][6][6][1][2][5][0].

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WARNING
Just because you can input a frequency manually doesn’t mean you’re automatically allowed to
use that frequency. Transmitting on a frequency on which you do not have a license is illegal.
Reception, on the other hand, is authorized in most countries. Consult the legislation of the
country where you are located.
Channel mode (MR)
Using channel mode involves programming
channels. Once you have programmed the
channels, use the ▲/▼keys to navigate
through the channels.
Advanced functions
Frequency scanning
In frequency mode, long press the SCAN key. The radio will start scanning the frequencies
according to the set frequency step.
You can change the scanning direction using the keys ▲/▼

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Press the SCAN key or PTT key again to stop scanning.
The scan mode can be set in menu no. 20. Press MENU - [2] - [0]
Channel scanning
In channel mode, long press the SCAN key. The radio will start scanning the set channels.
You can change the scanning direction using the keys ▲/▼
The scan mode can be set in menu no. 20. Press MENU - [2] - [0]
CTCSS scanning
This function allows scanning of frequencies that have activated CTCSS tones.
Press the MENU keys - [3] - [1]
SEEK 67.0Hz will appear on the screen
Press the MENU key to start scanning. Press the EXIT key to stop scanning.
Note: This function cannot be activated if the radio is in channel mode.
DCS scanning
This function allows scanning of frequencies that have DCS codes activated.
Press the MENU keys - [3] - [2]

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SEEK D023N will appear on the screen
Press the MENU key again to start scanning. Press the EXIT key to stop scanning.
Note: This function cannot be activated if the radio is in channel mode.
Pointer
Press the EXIT key to move the cursor up/down. Then, you can modify and confirm the parameter
indicated by the cursor.
Quick Hi/Lo power selection
In channel mode, press the #SCAN key to switch between high power (H) and low power (L).
The icon corresponding to the chosen power will appear on the screen.
Key lock
This function locks the keys to prevent them from being accidentally touched.
To lock/unlock the keys, press and hold * . If the voice prompt function is activated, you will
hear the confirmation “Lock” or “Unlock”.

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FM Radio
In frequency mode or channel mode, briefly press the FM/SOS side key [9] to activate the FM
Radio function.
Use the ▲/▼keys to manually search for a frequency, enter the frequency manually by pressing
the number keys or press the #SCAN key to start the automatic search. The search will stop
when the radio finds a valid signal.
Press the FM/SOS key [9] again to exit the FM Radio function.
Note: If, while listening to FM radio, the radio receives a VHF/UHF signal, it will automatically
switch to frequency mode or channel mode. After the signal disappears, the radio will return
to FM Radio mode.
TX repeater tones 1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz, 2100Hz
Press the PTT key + the Flashlight/Monitor key [11] to send a repeater tone. This function is
useful for signal repeater communication.
Even if you have the key lock function active, the PTT and Monitor keys remain functional. You
can send a repeater tone without unlocking the keys.