FOREWORD = = — Thank you for purchasing a ‘PT" series transceiver. This state-of-the-art handheld is compact and provides ease of use with multi-operational capabilities. IMPORTANT HEAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com: platelet before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instructional: manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the NOTE: The IX-P4CT-1's display is used in illustration examples. The only difference from the IC-P2CT and {C-PCT-2 s the frequency.
s Aol 7 SCAN OPERATION 12 OPTIONAL UNIT OPERATION installations <« 2 MODE CONSTRUCTION 122 Pager function :24:; mistypes errant char 123 Cods channel .- e melange 8 PRIORITY WATCH 124 Programming & code channel 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 8.
i1 PER-OPERATION Resetting the CPU Antenna and rainproof cap Hand strap Reset the transceiver before -operating for the first time, or when the function display shows' erroneous information. While pushing the [FUN] and [® CARL] keys, rotate [INVOLVE] to turn power ON. CAUTION: Resetting the CPU will clear and initialize all memory channel contents, SET mode settings, MDT memory contents and clock and timer settings.
PER-OPERATION 1 Belt clip Battery case/pack Battery installation The bat clip allows you to attach the transceiver 1o your belt. Remove the plastic screws 1o attach the belt dip. To use an optional ALLIGATOR CLIP with the transceiver. use. the screws supplied with the transceiver. NEVER use the screws supplied ‘with the alligator clip; Slide the battery pack release button: on the rear panel inward.
2-1 Mode types The transceiver has 6 different modes and 1 call channel for versatile, multi-function operations. @ 2 MODE CONSTRUCTION CALL CHANNEL (p. 20 Vised for operating the transceiver an a programmed call channel, able for programming. CHANNEL INDICATION MODE SET MODE (various pages) {p. 28) Used for. programming inf Reused for operating a frequently changed settings. programmed: memory. channel or inn call channel G, VEO MODE ey TIMID MEMORY MODE (p. 27) (frequency setting) {p.
2-2 Mode arrangement chart NORMAL DISPLAY VFO MODE (p. 11) HG0.00 CALL CHANNEL (p. 20) CALLISTO t r CALLISTO CLAM CHANNEL INDICATION MODE (p. 28) MEMORY MODE CALL CHANNEL (p.
EMINEM 3 PANEL DESCRIPTION 3.1 Switches and controls © ANTENNA CONNECTOR (. 1) Connects the supplied flexible antenna. © EXTERNAL DC POWER JACK [DC13.8V] Connects an optional wall charger for charging' an optional battery pack. CAUTION when using dry cell batteries! Operation with an external DG power source simultaneously charges batteries inside the battery case.
© LIGHT SWITCH [LIGHT] Turns the display and keyboard lighting ON and OFF. [FUN] + LIGHT] tums the display and ' keyboard lighting ON continuously or OFF. @ SPEAKER/MICROPHONE © FUNCTION DISPLAY {Pgs. 9, 10} Indicates the operating condition. © KEYBOARD (pgs. 7. 8) Numeral and other function Keys for activating functions and tuning. © BATTERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON . 2) Opens the Natch for battery pack removal when pushed inward.
3 p Panel DESCRIPTION 3.2 Keyboard ~ FUNCTOR o push Turns ON the following optional suctions in this sequence; sub audible tone encoder > pocket beep —* one squelch — non-lone operation. ' (pgs: 16,40, 41) Parricidal it or Solaria | ski | SAMEY Turns ON the following optional functions in this sequence: pager code squelch noneffective calling operation. (pgs. 37-39) Sets the selected memory channel as a
PANEL DESCRIPTION 3 3 ¢ When selecting VFO or MEMORY mode: Changes the operating frequency or memory. channel. (pgs. 12, 18) Stats full scan or memory scan when key is pushed and held. {p.22) | » When selecting VFO mode: ‘Starts programmed scan* » When selecting SET mode, TIMER mode or time : P 22) Canadian setting condition: Changes the display contents. When selecting DIM. MEMORY mode: Ng function.
@« 3 pane L DESCRIPTION 3-3 Function display SKIP S G000 B Low Dignified FUNCTION INDICATOR Appears while the [FUN] switches pushed, @ LOCK INDICATOR {p. 12) Appears whee lock functions in use. © FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the frequency, SET mode contents or the channel indicator. « The decimal point of the frequency #flashes while scanning. © MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR Shows the selected memory channel number. « G " appears when MEMORY mode is selected. (p.
@ AUTO POWER-OFF INDICATOR {p. . 30) Appears when the auto power-off function is in use. © PROBITY INDICATOR {p. 26) Appears when the priority watch is activated; flashes when the watch is paused. The priority watch does not function when the channel! indication mode is selected. (p. 28) © TONE INDICATOR Appears when an optional tone or tone squelch units in use. * "T" appears when the inaudible one encoder is used. SOL” appears when the tone T SO use. {p: 40} squelch is used. (p.
4 BASIC OPERATION 4-1 Setting a frequency Frequency setting cannot be performed when the channel indication mode is selected. (p. 28) (1) Selecting VFO mode 1) Rotate [PWR/AOL] to turn power ON. 2) Push of twice to select VEO mode. I gz " lor "7 i indicated here. the Transceiver is not in VFO mode. (2) Using the main dial 1) Push CLAIM] 1o select VEO mode i1 another mode has been selected. 2) Rotate the main dial to set the desired frequency.
(3) Using the numeral keys 1) Push [AC LA] to select VFO made if another mode has been selected, 2) Push ihe numeral keys corresponding to the frequency you want to input. (See diagram on the previous page.) * A decimal point appears when frequency input is complete. and are acceptable for the 1 kHz digit (East digit); and [ @) 1 are also acceptable depending on the 10 kHz digit: * When an unwarranted digits input, push [® Clitoral clear it. * The 10 MHz digit cannot be set in this way.
4 BASIC OPERATION (6) Setting a tuning or dial select step . Owe SET MODE =] SETTING A TUNING STEP The display shows the 25 kH2 tuning step. 1) Push [FUNGI + [TSETSE] ta enter SET mode. 2y Push or one or more times 1o select the tuning step display. + “1S" appears in the display. 3) Rotate the main dial'to set the tuning step. amid 50 kHz steps are available. 4) Push settee value and exit SET mode.
BASIC OPERATION 4 4-2 Receiving 4-3 Transmitting 1) -Sel the operating frequency or channel; (pgs. 11, 17) 2) ‘Rotate the [SQL] to settee desired squelch level. 3) While pushing and holding [MAIMONIDES, rotate the NOTE: To prevent interference, listen on the frequency [PROVOLONE] 1o set the desired volume level. before transmitting: by pushing and holding [MIDSECTION‘ 4) When receiving a signal on the set frequency. squelch 1) Set the aerating frequency or channel. (pgs.
4 BASIC OPERATION M SELECTING A LOW OUTPUT POWER {ow Output power can be selected from 3 levels to suit your operating requirements. & While pushing [HALFTIME, rotate the main dial 1o set the desired low power level. + The S/RF indicator shows the selected revel below. SELECTION : . HIGH PHISHER . 50W 1.5 W LOW 3 lamination 35W 1.5W LOW 2 [romeos 15W 15 W LOW: 1 tow. 8 05w 0.5W W PTT LOCK FUNCTION The PTT lock function locks the PTT switch to prevent accidental transmission. .
4-4 Repeater operation A repeater amplifies a received signal and transmits it at a different frequency. When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. it is: convenient 16 program repeater information into memory channels 0~9. (p. 17) 1) Set the receive frequency {repeater output frequency). (pgs. 11~13) 2) Push [FUN] + [@DUP] to select —duplex or push it again for + duplex.
5 MEMORY OPERATION 5-1 General description The transceiver has 100 memory channels for storage of often-used frequencies. You can program the following data into a memory channel. « Operating frequency » Duplex direction (Duper = DUP) » Offset fraquency®’ + Sub audible tone frequency™ « Sub audible tone encoder ON/OFF* « Tone squelch ENJOIN" « Skip information (p. 24) *Memory channels 0+8 can be independently programmed. * an optional UT-50 TONE SQUELCH UNIT is necessary.
(2) Using the keyboard 1) Push [® MR] to select MEMORY made. " g appears. « If the call channel has been selected. push [© CALL] to exit the call channel. 2) Push a numeral key to enter the first digit into the memory channel. * When "PA” or "PB" has been selected. use another method to select the channel. 3) Push [®MR] to change the memory channel in units of 10 * All memory channels except “PA” or “PB” ¢an be selected. (3) Using the A /v keys 1) Push [BMR] to select MEMORY mode. * 013 " appears.
5 MEMORY OPERATION 5-4 Transferring memory contents This function transfers a memory channel’s contents into a VEO. This is: useful for searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the offset frequency, sub audible tone frequency, ec. which are programmed in memory channels 0-9. NG CLAIMER. 5-5 Masking a memory Unwanted memory channels can be masked (hidden). A masked memory channel cannot be selected for normal use.
= — CALL CHANNEL OPERATION 6 I 6-1 Calling up a call channel A one-touch-access ¢all channel is provided for operation your most-often-used frequency. 1) Push 1® CALL] to select the call channel: ¢ "C" appears. 2) To return to the previous mode, push [BARCLAY. 6-2 Transferring call channel contents 1) Push [@ CALL] to select the call channel. «“CT appears: 2) Push [FUN] for sec. » "C" disappears a5 VEO mode is automatically selected.
7 SCAN OPERATION 7-1 Scan types The transceiver has 3 scan types with a skip function and 3 resume conditions 1o suit your needs. When the channel indication mode is selected, only the channel scan (the same as the memory skip scan) can be used. Scan does not: function when either the priority watch, optional pager or code squelch s activated. FULL SCAN (p. 22) Band edge Band edge Sean N ’,7’ S e Rena Jump e Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire band. MEMORY SKIP SCAN (p.
SCAN OPERATION 7 | 7-2 Scan operation Refer 1o the following table for operating a scan. Be surety rotate the [SQL control ‘clockwise until audio is muted before operating a scan. Blinks when frequency Push [ CLAY 0 e FULL select Demode. . 1 Push and hold . . SCAN * Seethe tuning step, When receiving a signal, it desired. {p: 13) scan resumes in one of the following ways: after pausing 10 sec. after pausing 5 sec. Program the scan Blinks when frequency edge frequencies. ‘ = after the signal disappears.
B 23 7 SCAN OPERATION 7-3 Setting scan conditions (1) Programming scan edges 1) Push [@ MR], then rotate the main dial or push [® A\ to select memory channel “PA” « If the call channel has been selected, push [ CALL] 1o exit the call channel, 2) Set a scan edge frequency in VFO mage: Push [CLEAR] 1o select VFO mode. . Get the desired frequency using the keyboard or main dial. 3y Push [FUN] + [®MW] for 2 sec. fo program.
(4) Frequency skip function on/oft The frequency skip function can be turned OFF in SET mode. In this case, the frequencies will not be skipped even if skip information is programmed and “SKIP* will not blink while scanning. r— USING SET MODE The :frequency ‘skip friction is OFF. The frequency skip function'is ON. 1) Push [FUN] + [@SET] to enter SET mode. 2) Push [® V] or [®A] one or more times until “PS" appears in the display.
8 8-1 Priority watch types The priority watch checks for signals ‘on' a memory of call channel every 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency. The transceiver has 3 priority watch types 10 suit your needs. You can transmit on the VEQ frequency while the priority watch operates. PRIORITY WATCH When receiving a signal, priority watch pauses for 15 sec. (it the signal disappears within 15 sec.. the watch resumes). The priority watch cannot be used when the channel indication mode is selected. (p.
8-2 Priority watch operation Refer to the following table to operate a priority watch. Be sure 1o rotate the [SQL) clockwise until audio is muted before operating any of the watches. PRIORITY WATCH 8 NOTE: Tum the optional pager or code squelch OFF to VEQ <> MEMORY CHANNEL 1) eta VFO frequency and the squelch. 2) Select the memory channel to be watched, VFO <> CALL CHANNEL 1) Set VFO frequency and the squelch. 2) Push [@ CALL] 1o select the call channel.
E O MDT MEMORY 9-1 Programming a MDT code The transceiver has 16 DIME memory channels for storing your most-often-used MDT codes digits. 1) Push [FUN] + H/L/DTMF] to select DIME MEMORY mode. 2) Rotate the main dial to select the desired channel. 3) Push [FUN] + [® SET] to start; then push the desired keys. « Push repeat 3) when making a mistake. 2) Push [H/IL/DTMF] ta store the entered digits. » It 15 digits are input, this is not necessary. 5) Push [HAMMETT] or [PTT} to exit DIME MEMORY mode.
I CHANNEL Indication mope 10 10-1 Channel indication mode 10-2 Changing the indication The transceiver has 2 indication: modes:: frequency and mode channel indication modes. The channel indication mode shows per-programmed memory channels and doss not 1) When the lock function .is in use, push [FUN] + show the operating frequency. Setting an operating free LOCK] to turn the function OFF.
11-2 Clock operation (1) Calling up the clock display < Push [FUN] + to call up the clock display. * When the channel indication mode is selected. the clocks always displayed. (p: 28) (2) Setting the clock 1) When the Al function indicator shows ‘a function, push [FUN] + [@ CLOCK] to call up the clock display. 2) Push [FUN] + [®CLOCK] to enter the time setting condition. » The hour digit blinks: 3) Notate the main dial to set the hour. (24-hour system) 4) Push then rotate the main dial to set the minutes.
. 31 11 CLOCK AND TIMERS 11-4 Power-on timer Use the power-on timer. to suit your schedule and to save battery power. | While the timer is activated, the transceiver is in the OFF condition, the function display shows the clock time and the timer indicator and the transmitter and receiver circuits do not operate. 1) Push [CLEAR] to select VEO mode: then rotate the main dial to set the operating frequency. 2) Adjust [PROVOLONE] to the desired audit level, 3) Push [FUN] + [@ TIMER] 1o select TIMER mode.
fis" : i CLOCK AND TIMERS 11 11-5 Power-off timer Like the power-on timer, the power-off timer can be set to 6) When the set time arrives, the power is automatically suit your schedule and conserve battery power. When the turned OFF with 5 beeps. tinier is activated, the timer indicator appears in the function = To tum power ON while in the OFF condition, i power display and 'the transceiver operates normally until the OFF then ON again using [PROVOLONE] per-set time at which it will turn QFF.
B 12 OPTIONAL UNIT OPERATION 12-1 Unit installations (1) Disassembling the transceiver 1) Turn power OFF, then remove the battery case. 2) Unscrew the 6 screws as shown in the diagram: Keep the top unit attached to the rear panel (2) Installation locations UT-49 MDT DECODER UNIT (pgs. 34-39) Provides pager and code squelch functions. UT-50 TONE SQUELCH UNIT Provides pocket beep and tone squelch functions.. (pgs. 40~42) Also functions as a programmable tone encoder, (p.
12-2 Pager function The pager function is a selective calling system using DIME codes. ‘With the pager, vou can call any one or all the stations in your group, and you can receive a specified call from a station in your group. To use the pager function in your grasp, all stations need the pager function. The transmit station sends a code consisting of a transmit code and the transmit station’s 10 code.
12 OPTIONAL UNIT OPERATION 12-3 Code channel + Before programming The pager and code squelch functions require 1D codes and a group code. These codes are 3-digit MDT codes and must be write anti the code channels before operation. [PAGER SIMULATION]: Group call Transmitting the MDT code, “468 % 1117 for a group call 1o all stations in:the group: Dt Group: 468 group cod Your ID code co “Receive accept” only. “Receive inhibit” should C1-C5 be programmed in each channel.
“RECEIVE ACCEPT” OR “RECEIVE INHIBIT” Code channels €1-C5 should be effectively programmed as “Receive accept” or “Receive inhibit.” * "Receive accept” (“SKIP” indicator is not fulminated) accepts pager calls when ‘the transceiver receives a signal with ‘a' code the same as that in the code channel. * ‘Receive inhibit”™ (“SKIP” indicator is illuminated) rejects calls when the transceiver receives a signal with a code the same as that in the code channel.
37 12 OPTIONAL UNIT OPERATION 12-5 Pager operation {1) Personal or group calls 1) Push [® CLR] to select YFO mode; then, rotate the main dial to set the operating frequency. « An optional tone squelch can be used with the pager function. {midi} 2) Push [FUN] + [® CODE; then, rotate the man dial to select a code channel, « Select a code channel which includes the! 1D code 'of the receive station or the group code to-be used as a-transmit code. 3) Push [PTT] to exit the setting display.
(2) Waiting for a call from a specific station 1) Push [@ CLR] to select VFQ mode; then, rotate the main dial to set the operating frequency. An optional tone squelch can be used with the pager function, a1 2) Push [FUN] + [@ PGR] to twm the pager function ON. * ‘PGR" appears. 3) Wait for a call, * When the transceiver receives the correct code, the function display shows the code as follows with a beep: When called with your ‘When ailed with your group code: 1D code: Group code appears.
12 OPTIONAL UNIT OPERATION 12-6 Code squelch Code squelch allows communication with quiet standby since you will only receive calls from stations which know your 1D or group code, Prior 1o voice transmission, the 1D code of the transmitting station is transmitted in order to open the receiving station’s code squelch. An optional UT-49 Is necessary for operation.
12-7 Pocket beep An optional UT-50 Is necessary for operation. The pocket beep function is a selective calling system using a sub audible tone. If your transceiver receives a sub audible tone halt matches the tone programmed into your transceiver, beeps are emitted for up to 30 sec. to alert you. To call a station with the pocket beep function. transmit a sub audible: tone that matches the tone of the receiving station. (The receiving station must also have the pocket beep function).
12 OPTIONAL UNIT OPERATION 12-8 Tone squelch An optional UT-50 is necessary for operation. Tone squelch is used for private communication and allows quiet standby since you will receive calls only from stations which know the sub audible tone frequency programmed Into your transceiver. Yol can use tone squelch simultaneously with the pager or code squelch.
e USING SET MODE OPTIONAL UNIT OPERATION 12 M SETTING A SUB AUDIBLE TONE FREQUENCY {An optional UT-50 is necessary.) The display shows the 88 5 Hz sub audible tone frequency. 1) |Push [FUN] + [®SET] to enter SET mode. 2) Push [®V] or [@A] one or more times to select the sub audible tone display. *"TO" appears in the display. 3) Rotate the main dial to set the sub audible tone frequency. 4) Push [BC] 1o set the value and exit SET mode. s Sub audible tone frequency list 67.0 71.9 744 770 79.7 854 8BS 91.5 o4.
B 13 Arr Function 13-1 What does Al in the transceiver do? The Al in this transceiver has 2 important functions, "Learning Function” and “Automatic Order Selection.” The Al does not act when the channel indication mode is selected. (p. 28) ¢ Learning function The Al automatically ‘assigns one of the transceiver functions, shown in the table at right, to the [Al] key after it is used. This function is then displayed in the function display and:can be conveniently re accessed by simply pushing the [All key.
13-2 Learning function {1) When the learning function is ON: [Example — to use the [Af] key as [FUN] + [® MASK]] 1) Select a memory channel to mask. 2) Push [FUN] + [@ MASK] « Confirm that "MASK” is indicated in the Al function indicator = this means the [MASK} is row assigned fo the [Al] key. 3) Push [Al] again to recall the masked chandelier. 4) Select another memory channel to mask. 5} ‘Push [Al] to mask the memory channel.
. B 14 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 45 14-1 Display contrast There are 4 levels of display contrast. To set the desired level: 14-3 Beep tone on/off The beep tone which sounds each time a switch is pushed can be turned ON or OFF, as desired. using: SET MODE USING SET MODE 13 Push [FUN] + [® SET] to enter SET mods, 2) Push ohe or more times until *LC" appears in the function display, 3) Rotate the main dial 1o select the desired contrast. * 1 (lightest)<4 (heaviest). 1) Push [FUN] + [@ SET] to enter SET mode.
| TROUBLESHOOTING 15 I 15-1 Troubleshooting PROBLEM * The batteries are exhausted. = Place new dry cell batteries in the battery case. » No power comes on. » Poor plug connections o the external DC * Check the connector or remove and replace the | below.” power supply. cable: * No sound comes from the | « [SOL]is muted too far clockwise. + Rotate the [SQL] control counterclockwise: P14 speaker. » An external earphone or speaker is connected. | « Unplug the speaker or earphone.
15 TROUBLESHOOTING 15-2 Exiting a display This display appears when the TIMER mode Is selected. To exit When the transceiver shows the following displays, operate the display, push [PT. (p. 29) as follows to exit the display, if desired. This display appears when the This | display ‘appears: when the N transceiver is in the Al selection transceiver enters the OFF condition mode. To exit the mode, push . son: by the auto power-off [AlL (p. 44) hn| power off framers.
General * Frequency coverage 400-420 MHz | 450470 MHz | 136150 MHz * Made (FM *» Frequency stability (0 C~ 150 Ty *= 5 ppm 5 ppm 215 ppm* * 15 ppm*! * Antenna impedance » Usable battery pack or case « External DG power supply. M 0T 480C :50 Q (nominal) (negative ground) * Current drain (at 13,8 V.DC, typical): CONDITION P4 = High 18A 154 Low 1 950 mA 850 mA | Power saved (average) Max.
