Yaesu DR-1 Operating manual

Manual is about: 144/430MHz 50W VHF/UHF AMS DIGITAL REPEATER

Summary of DR-1

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    Before using installation and connection operations appendix 144/430mhz 50w vhf/uhf ams digital repeater c4fm fdma/fm operating manual dr-1.

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    2 before using introduction features of this radio 144/430 mhz repeater is equipped with a standard c4fm digital communication modem capable of selecting the communications mode automatically clear audio and data communication is achieved using the digital modem functions transmit power 50 watts wit...

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    3 before using contents introduction .................................................................................2 features of this radio ..............................................................2 about the touch panel .............................................................2 about re...

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    4 before using safety precautions (make sure to read these) make sure to read this manual in order to use this radio safely and correctly. Note beforehand that the company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by the customer or third parties in using this product, or for any failures and fau...

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    5 before using safety precautions (make sure to read these) before using do not use fuses other than those specified. Doing so may result in fire and equipment failure. Do not allow metallic objects such as wires and water to get inside the product. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipm...

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    6 before using accessories ac power cord (t9017882) ................................................................ 1 dc power cord with fuse (t9026115) ................................................ 1 spare fuse 15 a (q0000075) ........................................................... 1 5 a (q...

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    8 before using name and function of each component rear tx ant terminal connect to the transmitting antenna (down link) with the coaxial cable. The output impedance requirement is 50 ohms. Air outlet for cooling fan rx ant terminal connect to the receiving antenna (up link) with the coaxial cable. T...

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    9 before using name and function of each component explanation of the screen operation mode screen ⃼⃯⃷⃹⃾⃯ tx rx rx receive (up link) band display area tx transmit (down link) band display area operation mode display area [auto] touch here to activate the ams (automatic mode select) function. The com...

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    10 before using name and function of each component setup mode screen 5 ' 6 7 2 7 2 0 - + . 0 - + . & 1 9 0 ( / 8 5 3 . 6z29 4 . 1 $#%- $#%- tx rx rx receive (up link) band display area tx transmit (down link) band display area touch key display area [back] touch here to return to the operation mode...

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    11 installation and connection installation and connection setting up the repeater safety measures for installation note the followings precautions when installing this repeater. Use good engineering, proper grounding and protective devices to protect the repeater from power surges, lightening and e...

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    12 installation and connection setting up the repeater about electrical grounding the dr-1 repeater, like any other communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station effici...

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    13 installation and connection setting up the repeater connecting the antenna 1 plug the coaxial connectors into the tx ant and rx ant jacks respectively at the rear of the repeater, and tighten the shields onto the jacks. 2 to use a duplexer prepared by yourself, plug in the terminal of the coaxial...

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    14 installation and connection connecting the power supply ● main power caution z use an ac outlet capable of supplying ac 100 to 240 v at 50 or 60 hz. 1 insert the socket of the provided ac power cord into the ac in jack at the rear of the repeater 2 insert the plug of the provided ac power cord in...

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    15 installation and connection connecting external devices connection to a personal computer the provided pc connection cable “scu-20” and other optional cables can be used to connect the repeater to a personal computer as a com port. Use the [acc] jack at the back of the repeater to connect with th...

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    16 installation and connection connecting external devices connection to an external controller some optional cables can be used to connect the repeater to an external controller that allows the repeater to be controlled remotely. Use the [control i/o] connector at the back of the repeater to connec...

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    18 repeater operation repeater operation turning the display on and off 1 press the display button for 1 second to turn the display off 2 press the display button for 3 seconds to turn the display on tip the display can be set to turn off automatically after a period of time with no operation. See “...

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    19 repeater operation repeater operation switching the operating mode the operating mode can be switched between the auto mode in which the communication mode switches automatically corresponding to the received/transmitted signal types, and the fix mode in which the signals are always received/tran...

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    20 repeater operation repeater operation switching the communication mode this repeater is equipped with the ams (automatic mode select) function which automatically selects one of four communication modes to match the signal received or transmitted. C4fm digital signals or analog signals are identi...

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    21 repeater operation repeater operation 2 touch [sql] when [sql] turns orange, the vol meter below the frequency of the rx band will change to the sql meter showing the squelch level setting. 5 ' 6 7 2 7 2 0 - + . 0 - + . & 1 9 0 ( / 8 5 3 . 6z29 4 * + $#%- $#%- 3 touch [▲] or [▼] to adjust the squ...

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    22 repeater operation repeater operation setting the tx inhibit 1 touch [setup] on the operation mode screen the setup mode screen will appear. 2 touch [f] in the setup mode screen the setup menu will appear. 3 touch [mode/remote] the menu list will appear. 5 ' 6 7 2 ᲼ ᲻ ᳁ Ჿ Ჸ Ჸ 7 2 0 - + . 0 - + . ...

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    23 repeater operation remote operation you can control the repeater operation remotely by connecting an external controller through the [control i/o] connector at the back of the repeater (see page 16). To use the repeater under remote control, set up the repeater after it is connected to the extern...

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    24 repeater operation setting up the repeater using the setup menu, the various functions of the repeater can be customized to match the method of use. You can select the items that you would like to adjust from the respective lists and enter or select the appropriate settings for the intended repea...

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    25 repeater operation setting up the repeater setting the frequency 1 touch the tx or rx band area. The number input screen will appear. 5 ' 6 7 2 7 2 0 - + . 0 - + . & 1 9 0 ( / 8 5 3 . 6z29 4 * + $#%- $#%- 2 touch a number key the touched number will be displayed at the top of the screen. Tips • e...

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    26 repeater operation setting up the repeater setting the tone signals setting the tone frequency 1 touch [f] in the setup mode screen the setup menu will appear. 2 touch [signaling] the menu list will appear. 5 ' 6 7 2 ᲼ ᲻ ᳁ Ჿ Ჸ Ჸ 7 2 0 - + . 0 - + . & 1 9 0 ( / 8 5 3 . 6z29 4 * + $#%- $#%- +&5'6 +...

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    27 repeater operation setting up the repeater 4 touch [▲] or [▼] the set value will change each time it is touched. Tips • dcs codes between 023 and 754 can be selected. • factory default: 023 5 ' 6 7 2 ᲼ ᲻ ᳁ Ჿ Ჸ Ჸ 7 2 0 - + . 0 - + . & 1 9 0 ( / 8 5 3 . 6z29 4 . 1 $#%- $#%- 610'53.(4'3 *\ ᳀ ᳀ &%5%1...

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    28 repeater operation setting up the repeater setting the digital squelch code 1 touch [f] in the setup mode screen the setup menu will appear. 2 touch [dsq code] the menu list will appear. 5 ' 6 7 2 ᲼ ᲻ ᳁ Ჿ Ჸ Ჸ 7 2 0 - + . 0 - + . & 1 9 0 ( / 8 5 3 . 6z29 4 * + $#%- $#%- +&5'6 +ª%' /1&'4'/16' 616 &...

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    29 repeater operation setting up the repeater 3 touch a character key the touched character will be displayed at the top of the screen. Tips • one character to the left of the cursor is erased when [ ] is touched. • the screen changes to the input screen for numbers and alphabet each time [abc] is t...

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    30 repeater operation setting up the repeater setting the announcement output level 1 touch [f] in the setup mode screen the setup menu will appear. 2 touch [id announce] the menu list will appear. 5 ' 6 7 2 ᲼ ᲻ ᳁ Ჿ Ჸ Ჸ 7 2 0 - + . 0 - + . & 1 9 0 ( / 8 5 3 . 6z29 4 * + $#%- $#%- +&5'6 +ª%' /1&'4'/1...

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    31 repeater operation setting up the repeater 4 select and touch [cw id speed] the set value will change in the following sequence each time it is touched. “16wd/min”→“18wd/min”→“20wd/min”→“22wd/min”→“24wd/min” tip factory default: 20wd/min note when operating in the usa the cw id speed setting time...

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    32 repeater operation setting up the repeater setting the tot (timeout timer) 1 touch [f] in the setup mode screen the setup menu will appear. 2 touch [tot] the menu list will appear. 5 ' 6 7 2 ᲼ ᲻ ᳁ Ჿ Ჸ Ჸ 7 2 0 - + . 0 - + . & 1 9 0 ( / 8 5 3 . 6z29 4 * + $#%- $#%- +&5'6 +ª%' /1&'4'/16' 616 &53%1&'...

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    33 repeater operation setting up the repeater setting the display turn-on time 1 touch [f] in the setup mode screen the setup menu will appear. 2 touch [mode/remote] the menu list will appear. 5 ' 6 7 2 ᲼ ᲻ ᳁ Ჿ Ჸ Ჸ 7 2 0 - + . 0 - + . & 1 9 0 ( / 8 5 3 . 6z29 4 * + $#%- $#%- +&5'6 +ª%' /1&'4'/16' 61...

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    34 repeater operation setting up the repeater restoring default settings (factory reset) 1 turn the radio off. 2 press and hold in the display button while turning the radio on. Tip continue pressing the display button until the operation mode screen appears on the display. 3 touch [setup] the setup...

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    35 appendix appendix installation of the optional voice guide unit "fvs-2" 1. Turn the dr-1’s [power] switch “off”. 2. Disconnect all the cables from the dr-1. 3. Referring to figure 1, remove the 4 screws from each side and 7 screws from the top cover of the dr-1, then remove the top cover. Figure ...

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    36 appendix maintenance care and maintenance switch the power supply off before wiping away any dust and stains on the radio using a dry and soft cloth. For stubborn stains, wet a piece of soft cloth and wring it hard before using it to wipe away the stains. Caution never use washing detergents or o...

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    37 appendix advice when there is a problem caution check the following before requesting repair services. There is no power z is the external power supply connected correctly? Check the ac power supply; plug the connectors of the provided power supply cable all the way into the jacks. Check the dc b...

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    38 appendix specifications ● general frequency range : 144 to 148 mhz, 430 to 450 mhz channel steps : 5/6.25 khz emission type : f1d, f2d, f3e, f7w frequency stability : ±2.5 ppm (−4°f to +140°f (−20°c to +60°c)) antenna impedance : 50 Ω supply voltage : ac 100 to 240 v dc 11.7 to 15.8 v, negative g...

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