m= 5. Operating Basics Many repeaters have CTCSS(Continuous Tone Code Squelch System) or DCS(Digital Coded Squelch)as a" key " to access the system,so-called " selective call". The audio can be heard ONLY when the matching CTCSS tone/DCS code signal is received. The combination of CTCSS squelch and DCS function is not available, only one or the other may be used for a given memory channel. But 5-TONE/2-TONE can combine with CTCSS/DCS to use, DTMF/ANI, 5-Tone/AN! function can ehnw the calling cade of the nnnncite narty __ eee eee eee 1. Press TS/DCS key.The current setting will display with T/SQ/DCS icons and relative frequency/code. Press the same key to select T/SQ/DCS setting. 2. The numbers (such as 88.5) represent the CTCSS 0,600 +0,600 Initial state
~~ _ frequency in Hz.When it is displayed with " @ only, the unit transmits CTCSS (encode) infrasonic frequency tone when pressing PTT (encode) and the repeater access is enabled
(assuming the repeater is using 88.5) 3. Press the same key again so that "E{)" shows on the screen. This is the CTCSS decode frequency. This enables CTCSS squelch (or tone squelch, TSQ) 4, Press it again so that "DCS" icon, normal code and inverted code of DCS are displayed. Normal code icon is 023N; inverted code icon is 0231. They enable DCS encoding and decoding. For item 2-4, turn the main dial or press the UP/DOWN keys to change CTCSS or DCS normal and inverted codes. Press any key (except TS/DCS,UP/DPWN keys) to confirm to enter the setting and return to original status. The TS/SQ/DCS icon will remain on the screen to show the current status.To exit,simply press the TS/DCS key until the relative status icon T/TQ/DCS disappears. The CTCSS encoding and decoding frequencies may be set differently. The encode setting frequency automatically relates to the decode setting, but decode setting does not affect encode. The standard set of 50 different CTCSS tones are available as shown on the chart below. DCS encode/decode cannot be separated and are selectable from 104 codes as shown below. 67.0 69.3 719 744 77.0 79.7 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 825 854 885 915 948 97.4 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 131 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 205 212 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 251 252 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 255 261 263 265 266 271 274 306 311 315 325 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 331 332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371 411 412 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 413 423 431 432 445 446 452 454 455 462 464 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 2418 465 466 503 506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 250.3 254.1 612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 CTCSS Tone Frequency (Hz) DCS Code g-= 5. Operating Basics 2-Tone, 5-Tone code is similar to the function of CTCSS/DCS, as a "key to access the system, so-called "selective call ". And 5-Tone code also has special call function, including Send Message, Emergency, Call all, ANI, Stun, Waken, etc. When a certain channel has set 2-Tone, only when suited 2-tone has been received, the function can be performed, and open squelch.
@ When a certain channel has set 5-Tone, only when suited 5-tone has been received, the function can be performed, and open squelch.
@ When a certain channel has set 2-Tone and CTCSS or DCS, only when suited 2-tone and CTCSS or DCS have been received, the function can be performed as the two conditions met together, and open squelch.
@ When a certain channel has set 5-Tone and CTCSS or DCS, only when suited 5-tone and CTCSS or DCS have been received, the function can be performed as the two conditions met together, and open squelch. This transceiver provides you 8 SPR storage, CO is DTMF number of transceiver. C1-C6 can be DTMF number, combined number or number of the opposite party.CP is the last received opp-
site code,which is a temporarily station,and can't be changed.The default value:000 NOTE:
1. In long distance, when signal is weak, the incoming DCS coded-signal may have deviation, and then your transceiver may not turn on DCS squeich. If it occurs, please press TS/DCS key fo get into setting mode and press CALL key, a decimal point appears on the 10 MHz order, at this moment, if DCS squelch has been turned on once, even if the DCS code deviation is large or Signal is weak transmitted by opposite party, DCS squelch will always be ON state. When DCS code value has been changed, DCS squelch will be OFF. To exit this setting please press CALL key again, decimal point disappearing on the 10 MHz order indicates to exit, and press again any keys except CALL key to back to original state. This setting can also be stored in a certain memory channel. 2. DTMF/ANI/2-Tone/5-Tone only can be preset by programming software, fo Invoke or switch them please consult microphone operation(P34). Memory Channels In Memory Channels, you can store frequencies and related data that you frequently use so that you do not need to reprogram that data every time. You can quickly recall a programmed channel through simple operation. The memory mode on this transceiver provides up to 100 channels (0~99), 1 call (quick recall channel) and a pair of proaram-scan "edae memory" channels for quick. easy access to the pre-
programmed frequencies with different parameter settings. 1. Press V/M key. "MI" appears on the screen to indicate that the unit is in the memory mode.Repeat to switch the mode between VFO and memory. 2. In memory mode, turn the main dial or press UP/
DOWN keys to change the memory channel number. 3. If change the number by units of 10, press FUNC and rotate the main dial or press UP/DOWN keys while" G"displays on the screen. m-= 5. Operating Basics
[Memory Channels Programming]
1. Return to VFO mode by pressing V/M key. In this mode, program the desired frequencies and relative " 7 i us 5 8 8 data. About CTCSS frequency and DCS code please J =
refer to the settings on forenamed list. Channel has entered 2. When all the settings are complete, press FUNC key. Sue eo Cc nr fr
"GB" and "Mi" appears and a memory channel number [14 =A OF EF will be indicated on the screen. Channel has not entered(empty) 3. Tum the main dial or press the UP/DOWN keys to select the desired memory channel number into which the current VFO settings will be stored. An empty channel is shown with a flashing
"mi". [tmay be a good practice to allocate memory channels in order, such as 0-9 for local repeaters,10-19 local simplex,20-49 repeaters within the area, 50-79 for reserve, 80-98 simplex reserve. It makes references easier for the operation and future modifications of the memory channels. 4, While a displays on the screen press V/M key. The VFO settings are stored to the memory channel and a beep will sound. The memory channel can be over-written if a previously pro-
grammed channel is selected(the memory channels shown with stab M1). To program the CALL channel (quick recall) select the channel shown with C icon on the screen. Save CH-99 to store the setting used for the Alarm operation, which will be explained later. Use PL and PH for Program scan setting, which will be explained in the Advanced Operations chapter. 6. To delete a programmed channel, select it in memory mode, press FUNC key then press the VIM key while "G" is on. The memory is deleted and a beep sounds. The "IMM" starts flashing showing that this channel is now empty. 7. To cancel "Delete", repeat 6. However, the cancel function becomes impossible once the channel or the mode is changed.
[Programmable data in memory channels]
Some features will be explained later, so please read this instruction manual thouroughly prior to programming memories. Memory channels (including 0-99 and CALL) can store following. Frequency Scan Skip Channel Offset Frequency Busy Channel Locked Setting Offset Direction Prior Monitoring Frequency CTCSS Tone both Encode and Decode (PC programming required) DCS Code (Encode and Decode) Normal/Narrow FM Width 2-Tone/5-Tone code NOTE:
1. In the programmed memory channels, you only can temporarily modify or delete some certain parameter values. 2. Only the frequency can be stored in PH and PL channels to determine the edges of the program scan range. m-= 5. Operating Basics Call Mode This is a memory mode that allows the ST-5188 Transceiver to quickly recall the assigned memory channel by simply pressing the CALL key, regardless of the current status of the unit. Default CALL frequency:145.00MHz 1. Press CALL key. The C icon appears on the screen and the transceiver enters the CALL mode. In this mode, the main dial or the UP/DOWN keys cannot J ul [ATA |
change the frequency or memory channels. Lo 8 OF ae Hae PS 2. Press CALL key again or press V/M key to exit CALL mode. 3. No scan functions are available in CALL mode. To store a desired setting in the CALL channel, follow the memory mode programming instructions and assign your selected settings to memory channel C. The call channel can be modified but cannot be eliminated or hidden. 1. Be sure to have connected the unit with the appropriate antenna, powered on, set theaudio volume and squelch level properly. 2. Select the desired receiving frequency or scanning different frequencies to monitor ongoing communications. The S-meter shows relative signal strength between BUSY and FULL when the transceiver detects an incoming signal. 9 tha C_matar indiaatec an inrnaming clanal iit nnthingn jlo haan fram tha ecnasabar erharl so inin eR ee Eee SE A ee SAE ee ee ee ee! te See Ae Oe Ce See eee SE Be eee ee ees ge cee eS OL, level, squelch level, and CTCSS/DCS decoding status, which are explained elsewhere in this manual. 4. The Monitor function is available to receive weaker signals. Press and hold SQL key for more than 1 second. Regardless of the squelch, it will be opened and " GIE9" displays on the screen. Press any key on the front panel to exit. Transmitting Signal 1. Select the desired frequency. Be sure that you are authorized to operate on the selected frequency. Check the system and monitor the frequency to make sure that you are not going to disturb any ongoing communication. 2. Select the output power. Press FUNC key and then press CALL key while "G " displays on the screen. As the CALL key is pressed, the output power changes among 3 levels. The "Lo"
stands for LOW power setting, "Mi" for MEDIUM power. When the transceiver is set at HIGH nAnwer nn ican will dienilav The qirtnit nower laval cannot he channead diiring tranemicecian ee Se eR TL ee PA TS eT ee ee ee ee ee eee ee eee aN ee ee ee ee 3. Default setting is High power. Press the PTT key on the mlerepnone fo transmit, ialease it to receive: io 34 yy Abe we During transmission, the relative power output is LOW power shown on the S-meter as:
LOW power = 2 segments of > {YY ABB Hi MID power = 3 segments MID power 3 (Y48aa HIGH power HIGH power = 5 segments 6. Parameter Setting
[IMPORTANT] Please read the following content throughly before changing any parameters. By entering the Parameter Setting mode, some of the transceiver's operating parameters can be changed to suit your application. The following is the Selectable Parameters Menu. NOTE:
1.The Alphanumeric Channel Tag setting will not appear in the menu until memories have been programmed first !
2. Only in VFO mode, the setting value of channel spacing step will appear in MENU. 1. Press FUNC key for more than 2 seconds to enter
the Parameter Setting. Use SQL key or UP/DOWN ctr p _ 5 keys to select menu. i Default setting 2. Rotate the main dial to select the desired settings. 3. Press SQL or UP/DOWN keys again to enter the selected setting into the radio's memory. The transceiver is now ready for additional Parameter adjustment. 4, Prass any other key except SQL/UP/DOWN to exit the Parameter mode. The only exception is the Channel Tag setting which accepts only PTT, FUNC, MHz and TS/DCS keys to exit. Detail Of The Feature In Menu Please refer to Parameter setting for setting operations. | he operation procedures of some features are explained later in detail. Parameters Setting STP-5 Channel Step Setting TIMER Scan Tpya(time scan/busy scan) BEEP-ON Beep Sound ON/OFF TOT-OFF Time-Out Timer ON/OFF TP-OFF TOT Penalty ON/OFF APO-OFF Auto-Power-Off ON/OFF I!
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I TB-1750 = Tone-Burst Frequency Setting I!
1 Rol LOE Ruev Channal-l ack-Out ON/OFF ed? Sos ee Ee SCR-OFF Theft Alarm ON/OFF Alphanumeric Channel Tag Setting p+
LAMP-H Dimmer(LCD illumination)High/Low SCRM-OFF Scramble ON/OFF m= 6. Parameter Setting Channel Step Setting ccc This is to select the channel step to be used in the VFO
(Variable Frequency Oscillator) mode. Refer to the chart Cro. below for the ralation of the actual step frequency and a 5 how it is displayed. STP-5 STP-83 STP-10 STP-125 STP-15 sEU7LI-Y i ad tAALZLIY ae ee a a Span oer gd
\OATe) (8. c0KKFiZ) (LIVINFI2) (IL2.oAriZ) (lOArZ) STP-50, , STP-30 . STP-25 . STP-20
(50KHz) (30KHz) (25KHz) (20KHz) Scanning Type This is to select the scan resume condition. TIMER
(calculagraph) setting allows the radio to resume scanning r Tr M E P after 5 seconds, regardless of the signal receiving status, BUSY setting resumes scanning when the received signal has gone. The scan mode will be explained later. Beep Sound BEEP-ON setting enables a beep that sounds after some keys are touched and/or setting is done. BEEP-OF r E E p ws po N shows that the beep function is off. Time-Out Timer The TOT feature is popular in repeater systems. It prohibits the users from transmitting after a certain period of time. By setting this function and activating it according to the repeaters require-
ment, the radio alerts the user by a beep 5 seconds before stop transmitting. When the time is expired, transmitting stops and the transceiver automatically returns to receiving mode. This avoids the repeater going into its TOT mode. Until the PTT is pressed once again, the transceiver will not transmit. 7. In this Menu the default screen shows TOT-OFF. THT 2. Turn the main dial to select time-out timer. Screen : a 1* OFF should change as shown. [he number followed by TOT is the time-out timer in seconds. TAT. i p
(ap 3. The TOT feature is selectable up to 450 seconds
{7.5 minutes). during the setting time of 60 seconds E-= 6. Parameter Setting TOT Resuming Time another transmission for a selected time period. 1. During the TOT resuming period, the beep sounds when the PTT is pressed but the radio does not transmit. TO TTTT 2. Default setting is TP-OFF (TOT resume stop). TO_M wt sting is TP-OFF COTresume stop) | TT P- OEE Rotate the main dial to select the resuming time, up to 15 seconds. TP- 5 during the setting time of 5 seconds is feature will automatically tum off the transceiver. It is useful for mobile operation to avoid draining the car battery. If there is no activity or use of the radio, it will turn off automatically after 30 minutes. In one minute before turning off, transceiver will sound beep for seconds. 1. Default is APO-OFF(automatic turn off function disable). APR _ OFF 2. Turn dial to select APO-ON to activate the function. afer Ghee peepee roToy during the ON setting ToneBurst Frequency This is to access Tone-Burst repeater which require a certain pitch of audible tone to activate
"sleeping" repeater. Usually, a repeater system does not require the tone once the repeater is activated. 1. The default is TB-1750, which is 1750Hz tone. T Ta- 1958 2. Itis selectable from 1000, 1450,1750, 2100Hz. during the 1750Hz frequency Busy Channel Lockout This function prohibits transmission as there is a signal indication icon on the receiving frequency position. The default is BCLO-OF, which means the function is OFF. To set this function ON, the radio transmits only when:
#2 ING olyiial to TECSIVEY GET Ue Pete iviliyy Weueiiy, LL ul ass FuAT aay 2. Matching CTCSS tone or DCS code is received. during the ON setting Otherwise, when press PTT, a beep sounds, but the unit does not transmit . Burglar Alarm Default is SCR-OFF. Select ON or DLY (delay) to activate the function. When the SCR-ON is selected, iy S y ATA 100MHz and 100KHz order decimal points will appear on f > LE et the screen. Operation way of the ST-5188 will be show later. _lights up _lights up m-= 6. Parameter Setting Alphanumeric Tag The memory channels stored in the memory-mode can be displayed with an alphanumeric tag instead of the default frequency display. Program the memory channel first. There are 67 characters available including A-Z, 0-9. 1. Enter the set mode while the units is in memory mode. 2. Select alphanumeric tag setting by rotating the main "4 {7 dial or pressing the UP/DOWN keys. A flashes on afl APS the screen. 3. Turn the main dial to select a character. Press the Vv /
VIM key. The character stops flashing and is entered. "3 Lo ps Ws 4. The same flashing character appears next to it, ready for entering the next character. Repeat the same sequence, up to seven characters. 5. To delete all characters during programming press CALL. 6. To exit after setting is done, press PTT, FUNC, or TS/DCS. After programming, the alphanumeric tag will be displayed on the designated channels, instead of the frequency, when in memory mode. The memory channel number and other icons will also be displayed. If you wish to see the programmed frequency, press FUNC and it will be displayed for 5 seconds. To return to the alphanumeric display, wait 5 seconds or in succession press FUNC to return to normal operation.
[IMPORTANT] This function cannot be enabled without preprogramming the memory channels. Dimmer The screen illumination can be dimmed. 7. "LAMP-H" is displayed as default. a 1 AMD by Lan 2. Turn the dial to choose brighter (H) or darker (L). 7. Advanced Operation Your transceiver offers different features for advanced operations. Scan Use this function to automatically search for signals. 6 different scan types are available in the unit. In parameter setting mode, choose Timer mode or Busy mode to determine the desired re-
suming condition. If the CTCSS (TSQ) squelch or DCS squelch is set, the audio can be heard only when the CTCSS tone/DCS code matches the incoming signal. Otherwise, scanning stops but no audio will be heard. The direction of scan, upward or downward,can be changed during the scan i i gs ee:
-.. ee a KH by rotating tie main Glial OF Pressing VriVUWwN Keys in ine Gesired GirFecion.
[VFO Scan]
Scans all VFO channels in regard to the preset tuning step. 1. Enter VFO mode. 2. Press UP (to go upward) or DOWN (to go downward) key for more than 1 second. 3.The scan starts. It stops at the frequency where the incoming signal is detected, and resumes the scan according to the resume setting. 1c CAN
{ Y = aia 4, Press any key (other than UP/DOWN keys) to exit.
[Memory Scan]
Scans all memory channels unless Memory skip feature is selected for a given memory. 7. Enter Memory mode. 2. Sequence is the same as in VFO scan. Use UP/DOWN keys for commands. NOTE: Memory Skip Feature This feature allows determined memory channels to be skipped during the scan. 1. In memory mode, select the channel to be skipped. Press FUNC key. While "@ is visible on the display, press V/M key. Repeat the sequence to delete the setting. 2. When the memory channel is set to skip, the 10 MHz order decimal point will be displayed. 3. CALL, PL and PH are always skipped iY 5. 588 mig during Memory scan. t 4. The 99th channel is the burglar warning channel, which can not be set to skip. rr... _..._..._, @.._.._F lights up BPrograll otal This is a type of VFO scan, but by setting the frequency range of the VFO into PH and PL ch-
annels, it only scans between those frequencies. With setting the PH and PL properly, up to 3 program scan ranges will be available. The Highest band edge 1. Enter the VFO mode and set the desired scanning Range (a) frequencies into the designated PL and PH memory PH channels.Refer to Memory Channel Setting for the (b) |
proper sequence. PL 2. Return to VFO mode by pressing V/M key. Set the () t VFO to the frequency within the range to be program- The Lowest band edge scanned. Ez m= 7. Advanced Operation 3. Press MHz key for more than 1 second to start scanning. During this scan mode, "P" flashes after memory channel display. 4, Use main dial or UP/DOWN keys to change the direction.Press any key (other than the UP/DOWN keys) to exit.
[CTCSS Scan]
This function automatically searches for the CTCSS tone an incoming signal might carry. This feature is useful to search the encoding tone of a repeater, or to communicate with a station ope-
ration in TSQ (CTCSS squelch) mode. 1. Press TS/DCS key to enter CTCSS decode setting mode. 2. Press UP/DOWN key for more than 1 second but ora less than 2 seconds to start scannig. It scans 50 a AS tones in order. 3. The decimal point on the tone frequency will flash, and it stops when the matching tone is detected. 4. The scan won't resume until the operation is repeated. Press any key (other than UP/DOWN keys) to exit.
[DCS Scan]
Same as previous, but for DCS normal and inverted code search. 1. Press TS/DCS key to enter DCS setting mode. 2. Press UP/DOWN key for more than 1second but less than 2 seconds to start.lt searches the 104 DCS normal and inverted codes in order. Normal De!
code shows 023N; inverted code shows 0231. wi c 4d fl ae 3. The 1 MHz order decimal point will flash. i Aa i a ae
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. The scan won't resume until the operation is repeated. 6. Press any key (other than UP/DOWN keys) to exit.
