GME TX6155 Bedienungsanleitung

3 and 5 watt compact UHF CB radios

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The TX685 and TX6155 are radio transmitting devices.

• When transmitting, keep the antenna more than 25 mm from any part of the head or body.

• Do not transmit near electrical blasting equipment or in explosive atmospheres.

• Do not allow children to operate a radio transmitter unsupervised.

CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED

TX685

•Li-Ion Battery Pack (2600 mAh, BP024)

• Desktop Charger (BCD020)

• AC Adapter (PS002)

• Removable Flexible Antenna (AE4021)

• Earpiece Style Microphone with VOX

and PTT (HS009)

• Belt Clip (MB045)

• Instruction Manual

TX6155

•Li-Ion Battery Pack (2600 mAh, BP024)

•Desktop Charger (BCD020) - TX6155

• Dual Desktop Charger (BCD021) - TX6155TP

• AC Adapter (PS002)

• Removable Flexible Antenna (AE4021)

• Waterproof Speaker Microphone (MC010)

• Earpiece Style Microphone with VOX

and PTT (HS009)

• Vehicle Lighter 12V DC Lead (BCV007)

• Belt Clip (MB045)

• Instruction Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION.................................. 2

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED................................ 2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING

UHF CB RADIO.............................................. 3

IMPORTANT ADVICE...................................... 4

FEATURES..................................................... 4

CONTROLS.................................................... 5

LCD ICONS .................................................. 6

POWERING THE RADIO ................................. 7

Charging the Battery Pack ............................. 8

Battery Low Alert........................................... 9

Battery Usage ............................................... 9

GENERAL OPERATION................................. 10

Power On/Off .............................................. 10

Adjusting the Volume .................................. 10

Display Lighting........................................... 10

Receiving Signals......................................... 10

Transmitting................................................ 10

Selecting Channels...................................... 10

Squelch....................................................... 10

Keypad Lock................................................ 11

Duplex Operation ........................................ 11

SCANNING ................................................. 11

Scanning Features ....................................... 12

CTCSS, DCS and Silent Mode ...................... 12

MENU......................................................... 12

Using the Menu .......................................... 13

Duplex Mode Selection................................ 13

CTCSS and DCS Code Selection ................... 13

Transmitter Power ....................................... 14

Voice Scrambler........................................... 14

VOX Settings............................................... 14

Squelch Level Setting................................... 15

Roger Beep Tone ......................................... 15

Button Beep ............................................... 15

Call Alarm Selection .................................... 15

Dual Watch ................................................ 16

Dual Watch Operation ................................. 16

DCS TONE CHART ....................................... 16

CTCSS TONE FREQUENCIES ........................ 17

UHF CB OPERATING FREQUENCIES ............ 17

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 18

SC CONTRACT WARRANTY

AGAINST DEFECTS ...................................... 18

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TX6155 / TX685 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 3

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING UHF CB RADIO

The use of the Citizen Band radio service is licensed in Australia by the ACMA

Radiocommunications (Citizens Band radio Stations) Class Licence and in New Zealand by

the Ministry of Economic Development New Zealand (MED). A General User Radio Licence

for Citizens Band radio and operation is subject to conditions contained in those licences.

The class licence for users and equipment operating in the CB/PRS 477 MHz band has been

amended. This radio meets the new 80 channel standard.

In simple terms the same amount of spectrum is available; however, radio transceivers can

now operate in a narrower bandwidth and hence use less spectrum. These radios are generally

referred to as narrowband or 12.5 kHz radios. By using 12.5 kHz channel spacing instead of

25 kHz, the 40 channels originally allocated can now be expanded to 80 channels thereby

doubling the channel capacity and relieving congestion in the UHF CB/PRS band.

Original 40 channel wideband radios will continue to operate on the original 40 channels,

however they will not be able to converse on the newer channels 41 – 80. The newer

narrowband radios will be able to converse with all older 40 channel wideband radios on all

channels 1 to 40 as well as the newer channels allocated from 41 to 80.

The mixing of narrowband and wideband radios in the same spectrum can cause some

possible operating issues of interference and varying levels of received volume.

POSSIBLE ISSUES

When a new narrowband radio receives a transmission from an older wideband radio the

speech may sound loud and distorted – simply adjust your radio volume for best performance.

When an older wideband radio receives a signal from a new narrowband radio, the speech

may sound quiet – simply adjust your radio volume for best performance.

Depending on how close your receiving radio is to another transmitting radio, there can be

interference from the transmitting radio if it is using a channel adjacent to the channel you are

listening to. Simply try going up or down a few channels from the currently selected channel.

The above situations are not a fault of the radio but a symptom of operating wideband and

narrowband radios in the same bandwidth. This possible interference will decrease over time

as the population of wideband radios ages and decreases.

Further information and updates are available from the Australian Communications and Media

Authority (ACMA) at www.acma.gov.au and the Ministry of Economic Development (MED),

Radio Spectrum Management at: www.rsm.govt.nz

EMERGENCY CHANNELS

The ACMA has allocated channels 5/35 for emergency use only. Channel 5 is the primary

Simplex Emergency Channel. Where a channel 5 repeater is available, you should select

Duplex on CH 5.

NOTE: Channel 35 is the input channel for the channel 5 repeater therefore channel 35

should also not be used for anything other than emergency transmissions.

TELEMETRY CHANNELS

ACMA regulations have allocated channels 22 and 23 for telemetry-only applications and have

prohibited the transmission of speech on these channels. Consequently the radio has a

transmit-inhibit applied to channels 22 and 23.

In the event that additional telemetry/telecommand channels are approved by the ACMA,

these channels shall be added to those currently listed where voice transmission is inhibited.

Currently, transmissions on channels 61, 62 and 63 are also inhibited and these channels are

reserved for future allocation.

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TRANSMIT (TX)

TX685 – 3/1 watt and TX6155 – 5/1 watt RF Power: Selectable transmitter power allows you

to conserve battery power when transmitting in close range by using the Low Power setting.

Individually Programmable Duplex Function: User selectable for only those individual

channels in your area that have repeaters, leaving others free for use as extra simplex channels.

RECEIVE (RX)

80†Channels 477 UHF CB

Power-Save Feature: Conserves battery power by sleeping during periods of inactivity.

Calling Tone and Roger Beep: Alerts you to incoming calls.

Signal Receive Indicator

SCANNING AND MEMORY FUNCTIONS

Microprocessor Controlled Frequency Synthesiser: Allows user programmable control of

scanning, channel memories and selected feature options.

Programmable Scan Function: Scans up to 80 UHF CB channels.

Dual Watch: Monitors two channels simultaneously.

PRIVACY FUNCTIONS

Voice Inversion Scrambler: A simple voice scrambler that, when activated, will make your

transmission and reception intelligible only to other radios using the same scrambler technology.

CTCSS & DCS: A built-in Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System and a Digital Coded Squelch

option provide quiet channel operation.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Water & Dust proof IP67

Provides protection against dust and temporary immersion in water.

Removable Flexible Antenna

Rugged Construction with Die-cast Chassis

USER CONTROLS AND INTERFACE

Keypad Lock: Prevents accidental button presses.

Backlit LCD: For night viewing.

Waterproof/Dustproof speaker microphone – Rated IP67

†Refer to Page 3. Important information concerning UHF CB radio.

IMPORTANT ADVICE

FEATURES

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and

completely before operating your radio and

retain this manual for future reference.

• NEVER connect the radio to a power source

other than the supplied battery. This may

damage your radio.

• DO NOT place your radio in front of a

vehicle airbag.

• DO NOT use your radio with a damaged

antenna.

• DO NOT attempt to modify your radio

in any way.

• ALWAYS charge your radio at normal room

temperature.

• ALWAYS switch off your radio where notices

restrict the use of two-way radio or mobile

telephones.

• ONLY use GME approved rechargeable

battery packs with the supplied charger.

• AVOID storing or charging your radio in

direct sunlight.

• AVOID storing or using your radio where

temperatures are below -20°C or above

+60°C.

TX6155 / TX685 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 5

CONTROLS

Antenna

Indicator LED

PTT Button

Squelch Button

Menu/Function Key

Channel Down

Volume On/Off

Belt Clip

Speaker

Accessory Jack

Microphone

LCD Display

Channel Up

Battery

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LCD ICONS

Monitor Icon: Appears when the

Squelch is open.

Dual Watch Icon: Appears when

Dual Watch is active.

VOX Icon: Appears when VOX mode

is active.

Key Lock Icon: Appears when the

keypad is locked.

Button Beep Icon: Appears when

button conﬁrmation tones are on.

Roger Beep Icon: Appears when the

Roger Beep tones are active.

Hi Power Icon: Appears when High

TX power is selected.

CTCSS Silent Icon: Appears when

Silent mode is active using CTCSS.

Low Power Icon: Appears when

Low TX power is selected.

Function Icon: Appears when the

function ‘F’ key is pressed to activate

secondary functions.

Scan Icon: Flashes when radio

is scanning.

Battery Icon: Displays battery

charge level.

Scrambler Icon: Appears when

Scrambler is enabled.

Duplex Icon: Appears on channels

where Duplex is enabled.

DCS Silent Icon: Appears when

Silent mode is active using DSC.

Receive Icon: Appears when

receiving signals.

Transmit Icon: Appears when

transmitting.

Power Save Icon: Appears when

the radio is sleeping.

CTCSS/DCS Display: Indicates the

selected CTCSS or DCS tone when in

the Menu.

Channel Display: Displays the

selected channel in use.

TX6155 / TX685 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 7

POWERING THE RADIO

Your radio is powered by a 7.4 volt Li-Ion battery pack. When the battery pack is new, it should

be fully charged before being used for the ﬁrst time. If left unused, your radio’s battery pack will

discharge itself within a few months. If you have not used your radio for some time, you will need

to recharge the battery pack before use.

WARNING: Use only the approved GME charger. The use of other types may be dangerous and

will void the warranty.

To Fit the Battery Pack

1. Ensure that your radio is switched off.

2. Align the slots in the battery pack with the battery guides on the back of the radio.

3. Slide the battery pack upwards as far as it will go until it ‘clicks’.

To Remove the Battery Pack

1. Ensure that your radio is switched off.

2. Hold the radio upside-down.

3. Using your ﬁngernail, slide the battery catch towards the front of the radio to release the

battery then slide the battery towards you. The battery pack should separate from the radio.

Slide to lock battery

Pull to release battery

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Charging the Battery Pack

Connecting the desktop charger

Plug the included PS002 plug pack into a standard 240V AC outlet.

Connect the plug pack’s DC connector to the socket on the rear of the desktop charger. The LED(s)

on the front of the charger will quickly ﬂash Red, Green, Amber then Off. The charger is now ready

for use.

Charge status LED

Front-Slot Status LED Rear-Slot Status LED

TX685/TX6155 TX6155TP

Single Desktop Charger Dual Desktop Charger

Note: The desktop charger can also be powered from your vehicle via the optional BCV007 vehicle

accessory charger. Simply plug the BCV007 into your vehicle’s 12V accessory outlet and connect the

DC connector to the socket in the rear of the desktop charger.

TX685/TX6155

The single desktop charger (BCD020) will charge a fully discharged battery pack to full capacity in

around 4 hours.

To charge:

1. Place the radio into the cradle with the battery attached. The LED will light Red to indicate the

battery is charging.

2. When the battery has charged, the LED will change to GREEN.

The fully charged battery can be left on the charger until it is needed.

TX6155TP

The dual desktop charger (BCD021) supplied with the TX6155TP will charge two fully discharged

battery packs to full capacity in around 8 hours. The battery packs are charged sequentially (around

4 hours each) starting with the front battery. Once the front battery has charged, the charger will

automatically switch to the rear battery.

Note: When charging a single battery pack, the front slot should be used.

To charge:

1. Place one radio into the front slot and the second radio into the rear slot. The left LED will light

RED conﬁrming the battery in the front slot is now charging and the right LED will light AMBER

indicating the battery in the rear slot is on Stand-by.

2. Once the front battery has charged, the left LED will become GREEN and the right LED will switch

to RED indicating the rear battery is now charging. Once the rear battery has charged, the right

LED will also change to GREEN.

TX6155 / TX685 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 9

Once the batteries are fully charged they can be left on the charger until they are needed.

Note:

1. When charging two battery packs, the battery in the front slot has priority and will be

charged ﬁrst.

2. If the RED LED does not light when the battery is ﬁrst inserted, the battery voltage may be too

low to begin a normal charge cycle. In this case simply leave the battery on the charger until the

charger has raised the battery voltage to an acceptable level. The RED LED will then light and the

normal charge cycle will begin.

3. If the LED ﬂashes RED or Amber while charging, a fault condition has been detected. Try

removing the battery then reinserting it. If the LED continues to ﬂash, remove the battery and

contact your GME service centre for advice.

Battery Low Alert

When the battery icon blinks on the radio’s display, the battery level is low and the battery pack

should be recharged. If the battery is not charged, an audio tone will then sound to warn the user

that the battery is almost discharged.

Battery Usage

The time taken to discharge the battery pack will depend on how you use the radio. The battery

pack supplied is powerful enough for a full day’s use under average conditions.

Conserving Battery Power

The radio has built-in power saving features to help you get the maximum amount of time between

charges from your Li-Ion battery pack. If you need to operate your radio in a situation where you

require maximum battery life (e.g. a remote site where there is no convenient recharging facility

nearby) the following hints can greatly reduce the amount of power drawn from the battery pack.

–Standby Mode:

The radio will automatically enter the ‘Standby’ mode when it is inactive (i.e. not transmitting or

receiving signals).

While in Standby mode it will still check for incoming signals but it will draw considerably less

power from the battery pack. As soon as a signal is heard or the keys are pressed the radio will

‘wake up’ again. This Standby mode is automatic and by itself can extend the battery life by

many hours.

–Use CTCSS/DCS:

If you are expecting to receive signals on a busy channel, you can program that channel for

CTCSS/DCS operation and get the other person to call you using the same CTCSS/DCS tone. Your

radio will then remain in Standby and ignore all other signals until your selected CTCSS/DCS tone

is received.

–Avoid Scanning:

The radio draws more power from the battery pack when scanning than when monitoring a

single channel. This is because it must ‘wake up’ more often to monitor each channel for activity.

You can ‘squeeze’ that extra bit of life from the battery pack by avoiding any unnecessary

scanning. In addition, scanning increases the chance of ﬁnding a signal thereby keeping the

receiver ‘awake’ and the squelch open more often.

–Use Low Transmit Power:

The transmitter has both high and low power settings. If you are only operating over short

distances, are in a reasonably high location or are close to a local repeater, try using the Low

transmitter power setting. This reduces the transmitter power to 1 watt effectively doubling the

talk time available.

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GENERAL OPERATION

Power On/Off

Rotate the VOLUME control clockwise past the ‘click’ to turn the radio on. The radio will emit a

conﬁrmation tone when it is switched on. Rotate the VOLUME control counter-clockwise past the

click to turn the radio off again.

Adjusting the Volume

With the unit powered on, rotate the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume and

counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.

Display Lighting

The LCD backlighting activates automatically whenever a key is pressed and turns off automatically

after about 5 seconds.

Receiving Signals

While the radio is not receiving signals, it will remain in standby mode to conserve battery power.

When a signal is received, the LED indicator on the upper edge of the radio will light GREEN and the

icon will appear on the display. Adjust the VOLUME control for a comfortable listening level.

If the incoming signal is encoded with a CTCSS or DCS tone matching the one set in your radio, the

LED indicator will light ORANGE and you will be able to hear the signal in the speaker. If the LED

indicator lights GREEN and the icon appears but you cannot hear the signal, it is likely that

the incoming signal is using a different CTCSS or DCS tone to that selected in your radio (see Menu

options for more details on setting CTCSS/DCS tones).

If no further signals are received, the unit will return to standby mode.

Transmitting

To transmit, press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch. The other radio you are talking to

must be set to the same channel. Hold the radio approximately 5 to 8 cm from your mouth with the

antenna vertical and speak into the built-in microphone.

While the PTT switch is pressed, the LED indicator on the upper edge of the radio will light RED and

the icon will appear on the LCD. When you have ﬁnished speaking, release the PTT switch to

receive incoming signals (it is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time). If no further

signals are received, the unit will revert to standby mode.

TIP: The PTT switch can also be used to transmit a Call Alarm melody. When the Call Alarm

melody is enabled (see Menu options for more details on Call Alarm settings), pressing the

PTT switch twice quickly will play the Call Alarm melody in the speaker of other radios on the

same channel to alert them to your call. During this time the icon is displayed and

the

LED

indicator will light RED for about 5 seconds. The Call Alarm can only be sent once per minute.

Selecting Channels

In the ‘standby’ mode, press the key to step up one channel or the key to step down one

channel. Press and hold the or keys to quickly scroll through the channels.

Squelch

The squelch is used to eliminate the background noise when there are no signals present. When

the squelch is open the receiver’s background noise can be heard. When the squelch is closed the

receiver remains quiet while there are no signals present but any incoming signals will override the

squelch and be heard in the speaker.

To open the squelch, brieﬂy press the SQL key. This will allow you to check the current channel for

activity before transmitting, particularly if you have CTCSS enabled. When the squelch is open, the

LED indicator on the upper edge of the radio will light GREEN and the and icons will appear

on the display. During this time you will hear static or hiss if the channel is clear. Do not transmit if

you hear any signals.

To close the squelch, brieﬂy press the SQL key again.

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