THUNDERPOLE T-X User manual

T-X
ADVANCED 27 MHz
PORTABLE CB
TRANSCEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT !
Never attempt to open the transceiver. No user serviceable parts inside. Internal modications or
tampering may cause damage to the product, modifying its technical specications will void all
warranty rights.
If service or repair is required, please go to an authorised service centre or specialised technician.

Index - Introduction - Contents of the box
Index - Introduction - Contents of the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Controls and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7
Frequency band selection / table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
NOTICE !
Before using this transceiver, please check it has been programmed on the correct frequency band
and operating mode allowed by the regulations valid in the country where the product is used. If not,
please change the frequency band(see page 8).
NOTE: This transceiver is factory pre-programmed on the UK frequency band (UK 40CH FM 4W).
Congratulations!
Congratulations for selecting and purchasing a quality THUNDERPOLE product.
This transceiver includes a number of advanced functions and systems, therefore it is important to carefully
read this owner’s manual before using the radio. With the correct use of this product in accordance with the
operating method described in this manual, the product will offer trouble free use for many years.
THUNDERPOLE is constantly engaged in developing and providing quality products meeting the customers
requirements, however any suggestions or comments on this product that might help us to improve quality are
warmly welcome.
The THUNDERPOLE T-X is a CB transceiver using advanced hardware and software design, it includes a
special multi-standard programmable circuit, which allows you to program the frequency band and operating
mode in compliance with the regulations valid in the various European countries. Therefore this product can be
used in any country of the European Community.
The radio is delivered factory pre-programmed on the UK frequency band (UK 40CH FM 4W).
Contents of the box
Please check that all the following items are contained in the box :
• Main Unit (Transceiver)
• USB-C Charging Cable
• USB Mains Charger
•BNC Antenna
• High Capacity Li-ion Battery
• Mounting Stud
• Adhesive Holder
• Belt Clip
• Printed Owner’s manual
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Controls and operation
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Front and Side View
Base View

Controls and operation
1. Belt Clip
Used to secure the radio to a belt.
2. Backlight Button
A short press of this button illuminates the backlight for a few seconds.
A long press of this button disables the backlight, another long press enables it again.
3. Monitor Button
A short press of this button puts the radio into ‘Monitor Mode’ which allows all signals (including white
noise) to be heard, MON will appear on the display. Another short press turns off monitor mode.
4. BNC Antenna
Always ensure this antenna is attached when using the radio, unless you are using the radio with the
vehicle adaptor plugged into the base(24) in which case the top antenna MUST be removed.
5. PTT (Push-to-Talk) Button
Transmitter button, press this button to transmit and release it to return to the receive mode.
6. Hi / Lo Power Button
A long (3 second) press of this button will toggle the transmission power between High (4 Watts) and
Low (1 Watt). Low power mode will prolong battery life but the transmission range will be shorter.
7. Channel Down Button
A short press of this button will move the channel down by one.
A long press will allow you to scroll down the channels more quickly.
Please note: This button can also be used to change menu options.
8. VOX / Lock Button
A short press of this button will toggle ‘Vox Mode’ on and off. In Vox Mode the radio will transmit
automatically when a sound is picked up by the microphone (or accessory plugged into 16).
Note: Vox sensitivity can be changed from 1 - 5 in the menu (21).
A long press of this button will put the radio into ‘Lock Mode’, where the only usable button is the PTT
Button (5). Another long press will exit ‘Lock Mode’.
9. Channel 9/19 (Emergency) / Scan Button
A short press of this button will change the channel to 9, short press again for channel 19, then again to
go back to your chosen channel. Please note: Display will show ‘EM’ when on Emergency channel.
A long press of this button will toggle ‘Scan Mode’ and the channels will scan until a
transmission is found. Channel Up (17) and Down (7) buttons can be used to change scan direction.
Please note: When in Scan Mode ‘SC’ will ash on the screen.
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Controls and operation
10. Mode / Band Button
A short press of this button will switch between FM and AM (and EU Frequency when set to UK Band).
A long press of this button will allow you to change between frequency bands (see page 8 for bands).
11. Internal Microphone
Talk into here when transmitting (unless using external microphone accessory).
12. Internal Speaker
High quality speaker for listening to incoming signals (unless using external speaker accessory).
13. On / Off / Volume Control
Use this knob to switch radio ON and OFF, as well as to adjust the receiver volume to the desired level.
14. Indicator LED
Displays green when receiving a signal and red when transmitting a signal (or when radio is charging).
15. LCD Display
Shows functions of the radio, see page 6 for more information.
16. Accessory Socket
Compatible with 2 Pin (Kenwood wired) speaker and microphone accessories.
17. Channel UP Button
A short press of this button will move the channel up by one.
A long press will allow you to scroll up the channels more quickly.
Please note: This button can also be used to change menu options.
18. SQ / ASQ (Squelch) Button
A short press of this button allows you to change the squelch (SQ) or auto-squelch (ASQ) level using the
Up / Down buttons (7 / 17). Lower levels allow weaker signals to be heard.
A long press of this button will toggle the ‘Auto Squelch’ function on (or off), this automatically silences
receiver noise, avoiding squelch manual adjustment, when auto squelch is switched on ‘ASQ’ will be
displayed on the screen.
Squelch (SQ) Levels:
0 = Squelch off (hear all signals and noise)
25 = Highest Squelch level (hear only the strongest signals)
Auto Squelch (ASQ) Levels:
1 = Lowest Auto Squelch level (hear weak signals but also maybe noise)
5 = Highest Auto Squelch level (hear no noise but only the strongest signals)
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Controls and operation
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19. Dual Watch (DW) Button
This button allows you to monitor two channels at once. To use this function, choose the rst channel you
wish to monitor using the Up and Down buttons (7 and 17), then long press the DW button and when the
channel number ashes select the second channel, long press the DW button to set the second channel.
Now to monitor both channels short press the DW button. To stop DW function, short press DW again.
20. Noise Reduction Circuit (NRC) Button
A short press of this button switches on (or off) the Noise Reduction Circuit. This uses an advanced AI
algorithm to extract human voices and cancel out background noise. When on NRC is displayed.
21. Menu Button
Short press this button to scroll through the menu options and use the Up/Down buttons (7 and 17) to
change the selected menu option:
Keypad Tone (on/off) - emits an audible tone when any button is pressed.
VOX (Level 1 to 5) When in VOX mode (8) this allows you to change the sensitivity of the VOX circuit.
Level 1 is the most sensitive and a quiet voice will activate VOX, Level 5 is the least sensitive and a loud
voice will be needed to activate the VOX.
Roger Beep (on/off) - adds a tone to end of every transmission.
HI / LO (Power level) - switches the transmission power between High (4 Watts) and Low (1 Watt). Low
power mode will prolong battery life but the transmission range will be shorter. Button (6) can also be used
as a shortcut to change the power level.
DISPLAY (1 - 4) Choose between 4 different LCD layouts:
1) 2)
3) 4)

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Controls and operation
22. USB-C Charging Socket
Allows you to charge the Thunderpole T-X from a standard USB Type C charging cable. Indicator LED (14) will
illuminate red whilst the battery is charging and go off to indicate when battery is fully charged. See page 7 for
more details on charging your radio.
23. Mounting Stud
Allows you to mount the radio on a standard microphone holder, such as the included adhesive holder.
Simply remove the belt clip (1) and screw the mounting stud into the back of the radio.
24. Vehicle Kit Interface
Allows you to attach the optional vehicle kit which powers (and charges) the radio from a 12v supply and allows
use of an external antenna. This will provide a much wider range when used inside a vehicle.
Please Note: The BNC Antenna (4) MUST be removed when using the vehicle kit.
Channel
Number
High or Low
Power Output Keypad Tone On
Noise
Reduction
Circuit
Roger Beep On
Keypad Lock On
Battery Level
Frequency Band
Modulation Type
RX/TX Frequency
Voice Activated TX
Squelch / Auto
Squelch / Monitor
Emergency
Channel On
RX Signal / TX
Power Meter
LCD Display

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Controls and operation
Charging the Battery
1) Plug the supplied USB lead into the supplied mains adaptor (or suitable USB charger
capable of supplying at least 1000mA at 5v DC).
2) Plug the small USB-C end into the charging socket on the side of the radio (22).
3) The charging indicator on top of the radio will light red, and if the radio is powered on the
battery indicator on the screen will also show that the battery is charging.
4) To charge the battery fully will take approximately 3 - 4 hours and when the battery
charging process is complete the indicator will go off to conrm the battery is fully charged.
Please Note: The battery can also be charged by using the optional 12v T-X Vehicle Kit or 12v/24v
Vehicle USB adaptor.
Mains USB Adaptor Input: 240v AC - Output: 5v DC @ 1000mA
Vehicle USB Adaptor Input: 12 - 24v DC - Output: 5v DC @ 1000mA
Vehicle Kit Input: 12v DC Only
BATTERY INFORMATION!
•Do not dispose of battery in re, also keep the battery away from re
• Never attempt to disassemble the battery pack
• Do not directly connect (shortcircuit) the positive and negative terminals
• Only use suitable charger

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Frequency band selection / table
Frequency Band Table
8 programmable frequency bands are available, as per the below table :
FREQUENCY BAND
ID CODE
COUNTRY SPECIFICATIONS
(Channels, Operating Modes, TX Power)
UK UK 40 FM UK CHANNELS
40 FM / AM EU CHANNELS
CE EUROPE 40CH FM 4W
EU EUROPE 40CH FM 4W - 40CH AM 4W
IN EUROPE 27 CH AM / FM 4 W
DE GERMANY 40CH FM / AM 4W
80CH FM 4W
I2 ITALY 34CH AM / FM 4W
IO ITALY 40CH FM 4W - 40CH AM 4W
PL POLAND 40CH FM 4W - 40CH AM 4W
Frequency Band Selection / Programming
This Thunderpole T-X CB radio must be programmed and exclusively used on a frequency band
allowed in the country where the product is used (see below). To program a different frequency
band, proceed as follows :
1) Long press the Mode / Band button (10) until the frequency band ID is ashing on the LCD
2) Use the Up / Down buttons (7 and 17) to choose the frequency band required (see table below)
3) To select the band short press the Mode / Band button (10).
UK/EU Channel Selection (Frequency Band “UK”)
If the UK Frequency band has been selected, all 80 channels available for UK use can be
accessed by short pressing the ‘Mode / Band’ button (10), this will change the band between
UK(FM) -> EU(FM) -> EU(AM) frequency bands.
If the radio is programmed to a different band that allows AM/FM operation, this button will simply
alternate between AM and FM mode.

User information
Attention ! This radio has been pre-programmed on the UK frequency band (UK 40CH FM 4W) for
use in the UK only. For use in other countries, please refer to the frequency band table on page 8.
Information on the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
In the UK, European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein:
The crossed bin symbol shown on the equipment and/or it’s packaging indicates
that this product shall not be treated as househould waste. Instead it should be
taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative conse-
quences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol means that you are legally obliged to dispose
of batteries or accumulators separately from unsorted municipal waste, i.e. that
they must be disposed of separately from household waste.
For more information on Waste Electrical, Electronic Equipment (WEEE) And Battery Recycling
please visit...https://www.thunderpole.co.uk/specialist-waste-and-recycling.html
In Countries Outside the UK, European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein:
If you wish to discard this product, including the batteries or accumulators, please contact your local
authorities and ask for correct way of disposal.
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This product complies with the REACH regulation EG 1907/2006 and does not contain any
substances of the current candidate list according to art. 59 par. 1 of the regulation in an exceeded
concentration of 0.1% by weight.
This product complies with the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and therefore does not contain any
substances listed below in an exceeded concentration:
Lead - less than 0.1%
Mercury - less than 0.1%
Chromium (VI) - less than 0.1%
Cadmium - less than 0.01%
Flame-retardants - less than 0.1%
(These include Polybrominated biphenyls - PBB's and Polybrominated diphenyl ethers - PBDE's)

General
Channels 421 AM / FM (refer to the frequency bands table on page 8)
Frequency range 26.960 - 27.99125 MHz
Operating temperature -20°- +60° Celsuis
DC input voltage 7.4V±0.4V (Li-Ion Battery)
USB Charge input 5v DC @ 1000mA
Mains Adaptor voltage 240v AC
Battery Size 1800mAh
Size 70 (W) x 154 (H) x 42 (D) mm
Weight 356g (inc. batt & antenna)
Receiver
Sensitivity better than 0.25uv@12db
Audio output 1W at 8 ohm
Image rejection 70dB
Adjacent channel 60dB
Frequency Response 300-3000Hz
First IF frequency 10.7MHz
Second IF frequency 450KHz
Transmitter
Frequency error ±300Hz
Maximum RF power 4W
Spurious transmissions < 4nW (-54 dBm)
Adjacent channel rejection 60dB
Modulation 80% to 90% (AM)
Deviation 1.7KHz - 2.0 KHz (FM)
Impedance 50 ohm unbalanced
Current drain 1.3A Max
Specications
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Declaration of Conformity
EC Certicate of Conformity
(to EC Directive 2014/53)
THUNDERPOLE T-X
With the present declaration, we certify that the following products :
comply with all the technical regulations applicable to the above mentioned products
in accordance with the EC Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Type of product : Portable CB Transceiver
EN 62368-1:2014 + A11:2017
EN 300 433 V2.1.1
EN 62311: 2020
1 Hartburn Close, Crow Lane Ind Est
Northampton, NN3 9UE, England
Tel. [phone]
E-mail : [email protected]
Alan Crumpton
Tel. [phone]
E-mail : [email protected]
Mr. Alan Crumpton
(General Manager)
THUNDERPOLE
Details of applied standards :
Manufacturer :
Contact Reference :
Northampton, 19/10/2022
NOTICE!
It is recommended to carefully read this owner’s manual before using the product. This will also help the user to
prevent using the radio in violation of the regulations valid in the country where the product is used, as well as to
avoid any possible interference with other services.
EN 301 489-13 V1.2.1
EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3
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