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Alinco Dj-180 Operating Instructions

Amateur radio, called ham radio, is the private use of designated radio frequencies for recreational communications. Ham radio usage requires a license and operators are only allowed to communicate with other licensed operators. Although many operators use base stations in their homes, handheld transmitter/receivers are also commonly used. The Alinco DJ-180 is a handheld unit that allows a user to send and receive ham radio communications remotely. The Alinco can be powered by batteries or an AC adapter can be used to plug the unit into a power source.

Instructions

- 1
  Rotate the "ON/OFF Volume Control" knob clockwise to turn the unit on. Continue to rotate the knob clockwise to increase the volume level. To decrease volume, rotate the knob counterclockwise. Rotate the "Squelch Control" knob clockwise to reduce static noise.
- 2
  Rotate the tuning dial clockwise to select the desired frequency. The frequency is increased one channel for each click of the dial. To decrease the frequency, rotate the tuning dial counterclockwise.
- 3
  Transmit communications by pressing the "PTT" key and speaking normally into the microphone that is located on the front of the unit. Release the "PTT" key after speaking to return to receiving mode.
- 4
  Scan for ongoing communications by pressing the "Scan/Off Set" button then the "Scan/Set" button. The decimal point of the frequency display will flash to indicate that scanning has started. Rotate the tuning dial clockwise to scan upward or counterclockwise to start a downward scan. Press the "Scan/Step" button again to stop scanning.
- 5
  Use the" APO" function to automatically turn the unit off when not in use. Press and hold the "F" button, then press the "Call/APO" button. The LCD screen display "AP" to confirm the setting. After 30 minutes of no activity, the unit will beep and then power off. To turn the unit back on, turn the "ON/OFF" knob clockwise. To cancel the "APO" function, press and hold the "F" button, then press the "Call/APO" button.

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