Talkpod A36plus User manual

Talkpod A36plus Multi-Band Two-

way Radio User Manual

Thank you for choosing our product. This manual will help you quickly

understand how to use the product.

(Applicable to A36plus M12B5UV3 version)

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Safety Precautions

Please read and follow these concise rules. Failure to comply with these

rules may result in danger or violation of the law. This user manual

provides more detailed information regarding safety precautions.

Safe Power-On

Do not power on the

two-way radio when its

usage is prohibited or

can cause interference or

danger.

Prioritize Traffic

Safety

Please comply with all

local traffic laws and

regulations. Whenever

possible, use both

hands to operate the

vehicle.

Interference

All two-way radios may

be susceptible to

interference from

external sources, which

can affect

communication

effectiveness.

Power-off in

Hospitals

Please adhere to any

relevant restrictions.

Power off the two-way

radio when in the

vicinity of medical

equipment.

Power-off on Aircraft

Please comply with any

relevant restrictions. The

use of two-way radios on

an aircraft can interfere

with the aircraft's

operation.

Power-off during

Refueling

Do not use the two-

way radio inside fuel

stations. Power off the

two-way radio when

near fuel or chemical

substances.

Proper Usage

As described in the

product documentation,

only use the two-way

radio in its designated

positions. Avoid

unnecessary contact with

the antenna area.

Qualified

Maintenance Service

Only qualified

technicians are

allowed to install or

repair this two-way

radio.

Accessories and

Batteries

Only use approved

accessories and

batteries. Do not use

non-original accessories

and batteries.

Keep it Dry

Your two-way radio

has precision-

designed electronic

circuits. Please keep it

dry.

Make Backups

Remember to make

backups of the

programmed

frequencies stored in the

two-way radio

Connecting to Other

Devices

Refer to the user

manual of the

connected device for

detailed safety

instructions. Do not

connect incompatible

products.

Familiarize with the Equipment

Power/Volume Switch

Turn clockwise until a "click" sound is heard to power on the two-way

radio. Turn counterclockwise until a "click" sound is heard to power off

the two-way radio. Adjust the volume by turning the switch left or right.

Antenna

The rubber antenna is used for signal reception and transmission.

Status Indicator

The red light illuminates during transmission, and the green light

illuminates when a signal is received.。

Speaker

Outputs sound.

Microphone

Inputs sound.

LCD Display Screen

Displays the status of the two-way radio during operation.

SOS Button

Long press to initiate an SOS distress signal; short press to customize

other functions.

Keypad

Used for entering frequencies and accessing functions.

Up/Down Selection

Adjusts the displayed frequency, menu number, or menu content by

moving up or down.

PTT (Push-to-Talk) Button

Pressing the PTT button puts the two-way radio in transmit mode, and

releasing it returns to receive mode.

Side Key 2, Side Key 3

The functions of the side keys can be customized through the menu.

Headphone Jack

Used for connecting external headphones or programming cables. The

programming cable allows for frequency programming and firmware

upgrades using PC programming software.

Attachment Installation

Installing the Battery:

Align the battery with the two small tabs on the bottom of the radio's

casing. Press the battery towards the aluminum plate, and the small

sliders on the upper left and right sides will click simultaneously,

indicating that the battery is properly installed.

Removing the Battery:

On the upper left and right sides of the battery, there are two small sliders

with arrow symbols. Press them downward simultaneously to remove the

battery.

Installing the Belt Clip:

Remove the battery first. Align the smooth slot on the back of the battery

with the belt clip, and press the belt clip downward to secure it in place.

Removing the Belt Clip:

Remove the battery first. Press down the elastic plastic piece in the

middle of the belt clip and simultaneously pull it upward to remove the

belt clip.

Installing the Antenna:

Hold the bottom of the antenna and rotate it clockwise into the antenna

socket on the top of the radio until it is securely tightened.

Removing the Antenna:

To remove the antenna, simply rotate it counterclockwise and detach it

from the antenna socket.

Battery Information

The battery is not charged when it leaves the factory. Please charge new

or long-unused rechargeable batteries before use. Charging and

discharging the battery for two to three cycles will optimize the battery

capacity. When the battery power is low, recharge or replace the battery.

Please use the designated batteries provided by Topcom for charging;

using other batteries may result in explosions and cause bodily harm.

◉ Do not short-circuit the battery terminals or dispose of the battery in

fire. Do not disassemble the battery pack casing without authorization.

◉ The ambient temperature during charging should be between 0°C and

40°C. Charging outside this range may affect proper battery charging.

◉ When charging, please turn off the power of the radio with the battery

inserted. Using the radio while charging will interfere with proper battery

charging.

◉ Avoid unplugging the power and battery during the entire charging

process to prevent disruption to the charging procedure.

◉ Even after a full and proper charge, if the usage time is significantly

reduced, it indicates that the battery's lifespan has ended. Please replace

it with a new battery.

◉ If the battery is fully charged, do not remove and reinsert it for charging,

as it may shorten or damage the battery pack's lifespan.

◉ Do not charge when the battery or radio is wet. Dry them with a cloth

before charging to avoid any hazards.

When jewelry, keys, decorations, or other conductive metals come into

contact with the battery electrodes, all batteries may cause damage to

the items or bodily harm. These conductive metals may create a short

circuit and generate significant heat. When handling any battery,

especially when placing it in pockets, bags, or containers with other

metallic objects, extra caution should be exercised.

Please follow the steps below for charging:

1.Plug the charger power plug into a 220V AC socket.

2.Place the battery or the radio with the battery inserted onto the

charging dock, or connect the USB charging cable to the battery's USB

port.

3.Confirm that the charging indicator turns red, indicating that charging

has started.

4.Charging takes approximately 8 hours. When the indicator turns green,

it indicates that the charging is complete.

Maintenance and Cleaning

1.Do not directly hold the antenna, earphone, or microphone.

2.Use a non-lint cloth to wipe off dust and dirt on the radio to prevent

poor contact.

3.When the radio is not in use, cover the earphone jack with the plug

cover.

4.After prolonged use of the radio, the buttons, control knobs, and casing

may become dirty. You can clean them using a mild detergent (avoid

using strong corrosive chemicals) and a damp cloth.

Key Descriptions

Symbol

Key Name

Function

Menu Key

In standby mode:

Short press: Enter the menu

Long press: Switch frequency

mode or channel mode

In menu mode:

Short press:Enter sub-menu,

confirm selection

Up/Down

Keys

In standby mode:

Short press: Adjust frequency up

or down (based on selected

frequency step)

Long press: Rapidly adjust

frequency up or down (based on

selected frequency step)

In channel mode:

Short press: Select the next or

previous channel

Long press: Rapidly select the

next or previous channel

In menu mode:

Short press: Select menu items

up or down

FM Key In FM mode:

Short press: Adjust frequency up

or down (0.1MHz)

Long press: Rapidly adjust

frequency up or down (0.1MHz)

Back Key

In menu mode:

Short press: Go back to the

previous level or exit the menu

In standby mode:

Short press: Delete the last digit

when entering frequency

Long press: Switch channel

display mode: channel name,

channel frequency, channel

number (can only be switched in

channel mode)

AB Key

In standby mode:

Short press: Switch main

frequency or main channel

Long press: Activate scanning

In FM mode:

Short press: Activate FM

scanning

FM Key

In standby mode:

Short press: Enter FM radio mode

Long press: Lock/unlock the

keypad

In FM mode:

Exit FM radio mode

Number

Keys

In standby mode:

Directly input frequency

In channel mode:

Short press: Input 0-9 to quickly

access the corresponding

channel

In menu mode:

Short press: Input 0-9 to quickly

access the corresponding

function

PTT Key

In standby mode:

Long press: Transmit a call

In scanning mode:

Short press: Stop scanning

Side Key 2

In standby mode:

Short press: Custom function (set

through the menu)

Long press: Custom function (set

through the menu)

Side Key 3

In standby mode:

Short press: Custom function (set

through the menu)

Long press: Activate squelch

SOS 键

SOS Key In standby mode:

Short press: Custom function (set

through the menu)

Long press: Initiate an SOS

emergency call

Screen Display Icons

Icon

Function

Description

Battery

Displays the remaining battery

power. When the battery is about to

run out, the outer frame of the

symbol flashes, and the transceiver

prohibits transmission.

Tone

Enables side tone, indicating that

the transceiver emits a tone when

transmitting DTMF signals.

DS

Enables dual-band standby function,

which can simultaneously monitor

the two frequencies or channels

displayed in standby mode.

VOX

Enables voice-activated transmission

function, which activates

transmission when the microphone's

sound pressure level reaches the set

value.

Scan

Scanning mode.

Bluetoot

h

Enables Bluetooth transmission

mode.

Keyboar

d Lock

Keyboard is locked. Press and hold

the FM key to unlock.

Watch

Enables watch mode.

DCS

Indicates the current sub-audible

tone is a digital sub-audible tone.

When transmitting, this symbol

appears, indicating the transmission

of a digital sub-audible tone signal.

CT

Indicates the current sub-audible

tone is an analog sub-audible tone.

When transmitting, this symbol

appears, indicating the transmission

of an analog sub-audible tone

signal.

H

Current transmission power is high

power.

L

Current transmission power is low

power.

N

Indicates that the channel is

operating in narrowband mode.

+

Indicates the transmission frequency

is the receive frequency plus an

offset frequency.

-

Indicates the transmission frequency

is the receive frequency minus an

offset frequency.

AM

Indicates the current frequency is in

AM modulation mode.

R

Receive and transmit frequencies

are inverted in frequency

mode/channel mode.

T

Off-network mode, the transmit and

receive frequencies are adjusted to

the same.

SC

Special voice encryption

status/frequency hopping function.

MAIN

Main frequency or channel.

A

Segment

, B

Segment

Indicates the respective frequency

segment.

Transmit

Signal

Strength

Current strength of the transmitted

signal.

Received

Signal

Strength

Current strength of the received

signal.

Modulati

on Level

Current amplitude of the

transmitted audio.

VFH

In frequency mode.

001-256

In channel mode.

Selected

Menu selected item.

Main Functions

Power On/Off

1. Rotate the power knob in a clockwise direction to turn on the power of

the transceiver.

2.To turn off the power of the transceiver, rotate the power knob in a

counterclockwise direction.

Adjusting the Volume

Rotate the volume control knob clockwise to increase the volume and

counterclockwise to decrease it. If you cannot hear background noise due

to the squelch function, press and hold the "Side Key 3" while turning the

volume control knob to hear the background noise.

Selecting a Frequency

Press the "Up" key to increase the frequency and the "Down" key to

decrease it.

If you are unable to select a specific frequency, you may need to change

the frequency step size. Please refer to the section on changing the

frequency step size.

You can also directly enter the desired frequency using the numeric

keypad. Please refer to the section on direct keypad input.

Transmission

1.When you are ready to transmit, hold down the "PTT" (Push-to-Talk)

key and speak in a normal tone.

◉ The transmit indicator will light up in red.

◉ If you are too close to the microphone or speak too loudly, it may cause

distortion and reduce the clarity of your signal at the receiving end.

◉ Selecting a lower power level conserves more battery power without

affecting the communication range. You can choose between high and

low power settings.

2.When you finish speaking, release the "PTT" key and prepare to receive

the other party's signal.

Key Lock Switch

In standby mode, press and hold the "FM" key for 2 seconds to toggle

the key lock switch.

VOX Transmission

1.Set the VOX voice activation sensitivity and VOX voice deactivation

delay time through the menu. (VOX sensitivity: Level 1 is the highest and

requires the maximum voice energy to trigger transmission; Level 9 is the

lowest.)

2.When using an inserted headset, speak into the headset microphone,

and if the sound intensity is sufficient, transmission will occur.

Monitor Mode

Press and hold "Side Key 3" to enter monitor mode (instantaneous

squelch open).

Operating Modes

Frequency Mode

In standby mode, press and hold the "Menu" key to switch to FR mode.

You can use the "Up" and "Down" keys to change the frequency or

directly enter the desired full-frequency frequency using the numeric

keys.

Channel Mode

In standby mode, press and hold the "Menu" key to switch to CH mode.

In this mode, you can use the "Up" and "Down" keys to change the

channel number or directly enter the desired channel using the numeric

keys. At least one memory channel needs to be programmed; otherwise,

you cannot enter this mode.

In channel mode, press and hold the "Back" key to switch between

channel name mode, channel frequency mode, and channel number

mode.

AM Mode

When the operating frequency is between 108-136MHz, the device

automatically enters AM aviation reception mode, and the channel status

displays AM. This mode is mainly used to receive AM modulated signals.

Menu Mode

Press the "Menu" key, and then use the "Up" and "Down" keys to select

the desired menu option.

Dual PTT Mode

By selecting menu item 40, you can set "Side Key 2" as PTT2, enabling

dual PTT mode. Press the PTT key to transmit segment A, and press "Side

Key 2" to transmit segment B.

Radio Mode

Press the "FM" key in standby mode to enter radio mode. In this mode,

you can use the "Up" and "Down" keys to change the radio frequency or

directly enter the desired frequency. Pressing "AB" briefly will search for

the next frequency point. Press the "FM" key again to exit radio mode.

Menu Function List

Press the "Menu" key to enter menu mode. Use the "Up" and "Down"

keys to select the corresponding menu or directly enter the menu number

(1-54) to quickly access the desired menu.

Number

English

Menu

Submenu

(Optional)

Menu Description

0

ROGER

Off

Turn off the end of call

prompt.

BEEP

Default end of call prompt.

DC1200

Distinctive signaling tone.

1

POW

High Power

Transmit at high power for

the current frequency or

channel.

Low Power

Transmit at low power for

the current frequency or

channel.

2

SQL

0-9

0-9 squelch levels, with

lower levels being more

susceptible to interference

and higher levels reducing

sensitivity. Recommended

setting: 5.

3

STEP

2.5K、5K、6.25K、

10K、12.5K、20K、

25K、30K、50K

Change the frequency

step value when pressing

the "Up" or "Down" keys in

frequency mode.

4

S-D

Off

urn off the frequency

difference between

transmit and receive

frequencies in frequency

mode. Default setting.

-(Negative)

The transmit frequency

equals the receive

frequency plus the

frequency difference.

Generally used for upper

relay stations.

+(Positive)

The transmit frequency

equals the receive

frequency minus the

frequency difference.

Generally used for lower

relay stations.

5

SET

00.000~99.995,

directly input

from the keypad

Enable or disable the

frequency difference

between transmit and

receive frequencies in

frequency mode. The

frequency difference is

controlled by the

frequency difference

direction setting.

6

R-CDC

Off

Turn off the analog

subtone (press 0 in the

subtone frequency

selection list to quickly

disable).

67.0~254.1

Select standard sequences

of analog subtone using

the up and down keys or

enter non-standard

subtone frequencies

directly on the keypad.

7

T-CDC

Off

Disable analog subtone

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