Operating instructions for your 7 VRS Pla 6 METER !. PAIN LO RS SWI | Two-WAY PORTABLE ; sSNA) = Rabio an Tn Cie)How to Use Your /7 | PALSTAR 6 Meter Amateur Band . ‘Two-Way Portable Hand Held Radio Model KH-6 CONTENTS bao Introduction .. Features nnn Speciality Features Batteries Operating Procedure to Receive. Operating Procedure to Transmit Specifications. Warranty and Service Accessories List. 20 INTRODUCTION ‘Thank you for purchasing the Palstar KH-6 6 metre Handie Transceiver, The casy louse KH-6 has been manufactured using “State of the Art” technology and thoroughly tested at the factory. The KH-6 will give you years of reliable communications ‘The KH-6 has been designed for both Simplex and Repeater operation and has built-in repeater shifts for both MHz. and SO0kHz operation, To obtain optimum performance from you new Transceiver, please read the instruction manual thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference. This Transceiver complies with ETS 300 684 Specification January 1997,DESCKLY LION OF FEALURES Top panel Features 1. OfF/0n, Volume: Turn this bution clockwise to turn power on and set desired listening volume, 2. Squeteh: This control is used to cut off or eliminate receiver background noise in the absence of an incoming signal. For maximum receiver ‘sensitivity. the control should be adjusted only to the point where the reception of ambient background noise is eliminated. Any incoming. signals that are received will be stronger than the background noise. 3. Antenna Connector: This radio uses a BNC type connector for use with the supplied custom flexible antenna. This antenna provides good performance given its overall size, However. longer antennas will Substantially increase the range performance. Please refer to the accessories section of this manual for a complete listing of avaiable full-ength antennas. 4, Microphone and Speaker Jack: Jack for connection of optional speaker microphone accessory. (See accessories section of this manual). Dust Cover: When speaker/microphon: dire and moisture from getting inside the radio. are not being used, this prevents DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES (Con’t.) Side and Back Panel Features 1. Frequency Up/Down Buttons: When pressed. these buttons are used to select the desired frequency. Press the “A” arrow t ‘move to a higher frequency. Press the arrow to move to a lower frequency. When Dressed and held for longer than one half of a second. the frequency will continue to change until the button is released. NOTE: When the “CAL” button has been activated, the up/down buttons will not operate. When the “CAL” button has been deactivated, the up/down buttons will again ‘operate normally Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch: The receiver aand transmitter are controlled by the push-to-talk switch, Press the switch and the transmitter is activated: you can now send a message. To receive. release the push-to-talk switch, When transmitting, hold the KH-6 two inches from your mouth and speak clearly in a normal voice into the front of the speaker grill area, 3. Battery Pack Latch: Sliding this button up in its tracks allows the battery case to be removed. In the down position, the battery pack is held securely. 4. Belt Clip: Allows for ease of carrying while attached to user's belt. 5, Flexible Wrist Strap: Place strap around the wrist to prevent radio from falling to the ground in the event it falls out of theDBESCKIP LION UF FEALUKES (con L) Front panel Features 1. Function Button/Five Memory Presets: The F button, when used in conjunction with the MI-MS buttons on the front panel of the radio, allows for access of the five preset memory locations. The memory presets are ‘great for storing your most frequently used frequencies and tones, allowing for immediate access to them in a very simplistic, convenient manner. To Store Frequencies in the Memory locations: a) Select the frequency you want to store with the Y and & buttons, b) Press and hold the F button. The press once and release the corresponding memory location (MI-MS). To Access a Memory location: Press the F button once, followed immediately by pressing the memory location you want to access. ‘The desired frequency number will appear on the display, with the corresponding memory location indicated next to it the To Change a Memory location: If you desire to cha frequency being stored within a memory location, simply repeat the process described in “To Store Frequencies in the Memory locations”, The new frequency will be stored over the information that was previously in that memory location. Note: Additionally, itis possible to store Tone Frequency, Tone On/Off, Repeater On/Off and +SkHz information DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES (Con’t.) 2. Display Lamp: Provides lighting of entire digital liquid crystal display (LCD) for use in dark or night-time applications. Press the “*" once, and the lamp will stay on for six to seven seconds, after which it will extinguish ‘automatically. If you wish to quickly extinguish the light, press the "=" again. If you need continuous lighting, press and hold (one-half second) the “+ until a soft beep sound is heard. The light will stay on continuously until the “*" is pressed again, 3. Selectable Hi-Low Power: The KH-6 has been designed with proprietary circuitry that gives it superior transmitting performance. This enables the user the ability, depending on the usage application, to select between two power levels. The Power Hi-Low button changes the radio from full power ‘output to low power output when a short range communication situation is at hhand. Low power output mode will give the user significantly longer battery file, estimated to be twice as long as when in the full power mode. It is recommended that when as when in the full power mode. It is recommended that when a range of /2 mile of less is required, the LOW should provide ‘more than adequate distance. If longer distances are required, the radio should be in High power mode, ‘To Change Power Output—simply press the H/L button, LOW will appear on the LCD display. To return to full power, press the H/L button again, 4. Key Lock: The Key Lock feature allows the user to “lock” virtually all of the buttons so they cannot be accidently activated. This will protect the radio from having its operation mode changed from that desired by the user. To Activate: Press and hold the H/L button for approximately one and ‘one-half seconds. The L will appear on the right side of the LCD display. Also a beep will sound. To De-Activate: Repeat process described in “To Activate”. The L will disappear from the LCD display. 5. RPT (Repeater): A repeater receives signals and retransmits them on a different frequency with higher power. This provides for longer-range communication than would be available without the repeater. The difference between the repeater input and output frequency is called the “Offset Frequency”. The Offset Frequency is selectable, and can be activated through the “Set Mode", which is described on page 7DESUKUY LON Ub PBALUKEDS (Con L) A) To Access the Repeater WM Press the RPT Button, The transmitting frequency will be increased by either $00 KHz or | MHz compared to the receiving frequency, A+” will appear on the LCD display. NOTE: The selection between the 500 KHz or 1 MHz setting is done through the "Set Mode” function, B) To Change to the “Reverse Setting” W Press the RPT Button at the Repeater mode..the transmitting frequency will be decreased by either $00 KHz or | MHz compared to the receiving frequency. A ~ - " will disappear from the LCD display. C) To Turn-off the Repeater Setting: 1M Press and release the RPT button while the radio repeater isin the “Reverse” mode, The” -” will disappear from the LCD display. 6. CTCSS Tone Frequency Selector Mode: The Continuous Tone Coded ‘Squelch System (CTCSS) is a sub-audible tone that is transmitted with the FM carrier signal to access other radios using the same code. To activate. press and hold the “RPT” button for about 2 seconds. The word “TONE” will appear on the display. You can now select a tone frequency by pressing and holding SC button (SET) from the 47 frequencies available through the CTCSS programming table. Refer to the table on page 9 to find the tone that you desire. If you do not select a tone Irequency, the pre-programmed frequency in this mode is the 8th frequency (85.4 Hz), If you press the PTT button or SC button when setting the CTCSS Tone Frequency, the last tone frequency used will be stored and the CTCSS ‘mode will be released. In the Tone (CTCSS) frequency selector mode, only the LAMP button and the High/Low button will operate, Also, ifthe tone frequency does not correspond with the repeater that you are trying to access, the receive audio will say off until you access the same frequency. Transmit and receive are possible at the same frequency. To De-Activate this feature: Press and hold the “TONE” button for more than 2 seconds, The “TONE” on the display will disappear. 6 DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES (Con’t.) Front Panel Features 2. Scan: The Frequency Scan fete allows the rao to aomatcly sean though all he eguenis oping at any lequeny at ian wih lea beng ommanitd i emainon th equ darn the Comeraon and will not reactivate scanning until 7 seconds after the conversation has ended, ™ " A. To Activate Scan: Simply press the SC button. The decimal point *" will begin flashing on the display, and the radio will start the scanning process, To Stop Scanning: Simply press the SC button again, {mn the event that during the scanning process the radio stops on a frequency and conversation that you want to communicate with, simply press the Push To Talk (PTT) button, This will shut off the scanning function and allow for transmitting on this frequency. “ B. Scanning of the 5 preset Memory locations: Unique software allows the KH to selectively scan only the five frequencies stored in the memory locations, To Activate Memory Scan: Simply press the SC and then the F button, The radio will now scan only the five memory locations stored in each ‘memory To Stop: Simply press the SC button again, 8. Set Mode: This feature is used to establish and/or ct settings of the following features: wee the operational 4.) Selecting the TX (Transmit) CTCSS tone .) Selecting the RX (Receive) CTCSS tone €.) Selecting the repeater offset frequency space 4.) Selecting the Call Frequency @.) Selecting the Power Save mode To Activate: Press and hold the SC button for about two seconds, The Word “SET™ will appear on the displayDESCRIPTION OF FEATURES (Con’t.) After a short time, the display changes to the TX tone setting mode. TX appears in the display and the & and ¥ buttons will change the tone frequency. ‘To set a different feature requires simultaneously pressing and hold the F button and pressing either the A. and ¥ buttons To select different features that you want to establish the settings for, press and hold the F button, while pressing either the Up/Down buttons. If you use the “Up” ‘button, the features settings will appear on the display in the following order: 2.) Selecting the TX (Transmit) CTCSS tone »,) Selecting the RX (Receive) CTCSS tone .) Selecting the repeater offset frequency space 4.) Selecting the Call Frequency €,) Selecting the Power Save mode Ifyou use the “Down” button, the settings will appear in the reverse order of those listed above. A. To set the TX and RX Tone: The transmit tone is divided into two different tone settings: The TX tone and the RX tone. ‘To access the tone setting: press the F button, followed by the “Up/ Down” button. On the display, the 8th tone setting, which is 85.4 Hz, will appear on the display. This is the priority or default setting, It will stay on this setting until you decide to change it You can now select the tone setting (frequency) that you will need for your area, Please note that the tone setting is listed in it’s frequency rating, not simply a code number, like 1, 2,3, etc Listed is a reference chart of the 48 different tone settings. There is also a separate “Tone Card” in the back of the owner's manual that is designed to give you a reference card to carry with you for times when you need 10 ‘change the setting DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES (Con’t.) (OSS Progamming Tale Peter te st teers ape} Te} rae pe ep TX Display iy 8S y SAF mi . RX Display To Store the Selected Frequency: Press either the “PTT” or th juency: Press either the oF the SC button ‘Your TX and RX selected frequencies have now been stored. Once stored, the iting feature will bypass the TX and RX modes. If you wish to change, the rudio must powered down and then powered up "DESUKUN HON OF FEALUKES (Cont) B. Setting the Repeater Offset Frequency Space: Simultaneously depressing and holding the F button and pressing and releasing the ¥ or & butions will increment the set feature to selecting the repeater offset frequency space Four choices are available: +S00KH7, -500 KHz, +1 MHz, -I MHz. The ¥ ‘or & buttons cycle through the four choices > “OS . OS - O * (0 ~= ‘Once you have set the desired frequency. press the PTT or SC button to store your selection. C. Setting the CAL Frequency: Simultaneously depressing and holding the F ‘button and pressing and releasing the V or A buttons will increment the set Feature to selecting the CAL frequency. A "C” appears on the right side of, the display and the or A buttons will change the frequency, DESCRIP LION OF FEATURES (Con’t, The pre-programmed CAL frequency is 51.00 MHz. The i 10 KHz. If you wish, the "5 KHz" can also be used. cremental steps are ‘Once you have set the desired frequency, press the PTT or SC button to store your selection, D, Setting the Power Save Mode: Simultaneously depressing and holding the F button and pressing and releasing the or & buttons will increment the set feature to selecting the Power Save mode, Use the ¥ or A to select PSo n PSo F Once you have set the desired mode. press the PTT or SC button to store your selection,DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES (Con’t.) ‘The KH-6 incorporates unique Battery Life Enhancement Circuitry (BLE) that can significantly increase the useful life of your batteries, If no signals are received or transmissions made, a right side indicate the Power Save is On, The B.L.E.C. system is actually turning the internal circuit on and off to conserve energy in a three step process: a) Step 1: The radio is turned on for 0.8 seconds and off for 0.2 seconds, After three minutes of inactivity, the radio will advance to step 2. by Step 2: The radio is turned on for 0.2 seconds and, off for 1.8 seconds, After five minutes of inactivity, the radio will advance to step 3. ©) Step 3: The radio is turned on for 0.2 seconds and off for 2.8 seconds, ‘Over an eight minute period, the Power Save mode has achieved 80% energy savings. Ifa signal is received or if any buttons are depressed, the radio will return to normal operation. 9. Call Frequency: Provides quick and easy access to the frequency that offers to best opportunity for help in an emergency situation, 51 MHz has bbeen pre-programmed, To activate, press the CAL button once. To release, press CAL again, 10. SkHz: This feature allows the radio to receive and transmit on frequencies between the normal 10kHz spacing, To activate: Press and hold the CL/5 kHz button for over 1.5 seconds, “5” will appear on the display. 5 kHz frequencies can also be stored in memory, ‘To deactivate: Press and hold the CLIS kHz button for over 1.5 seconds. * will disappear on the display. ‘microphone for clear high quality transmission. You should hold the radio 2-4 inches from your mouth and speak in a normal voice. 13, Battery Case: Slide on battery case, which holds the Nickel Cadmium battery. (See " batteries” for installation instructions), DESCRIP LION OF FEATURES (Con’t.) Display Panel Features IMlusirated below are all the VISUAL INDICATORS that appear on the display, and the corresponding feature function that they associate with 80000 60 6 Liquid Crystal Display Panel: The state-of-the-art liquid crystal panel provides the user with a visual information center on the operation and status of the KH-6. CAUTION: Due to the components inherent in them, liquid crystal displays should not be subjected to extremes of temperature or humidity. If the unit is exposed to temperatures below -20°C (-5°F) or above +60°C (+140°F), the display may temporarily cease to function properly, and in some cases, could result in permanent damage, Do not subject the radio to extreme conditions, such a aclosed automobile in direct sunlight or continuous sub-zero temperatures. All liquid crystal displays have a preferred viewing angle when the display conirast is at a maximum, The best viewing point will vary by user, depending on such variables as temperature, humidity, battery condition, and the actual user's eyesight, A. TX: Indicates that radio is in the “Transmit” mode. B. TONE: Indicates that the radio isin the “Tone” mode. C. LOW Power: Indicates that the user has selected the “low power” output mode. When the indicator is not-shown, the radio is in the full output mode. 3DPEUIAL fHKALURES: DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES (Con’t.) 1D.#": Indicates thatthe radio is in the “Repeater” mode. 1. RESET Indicates that the radio is in the “Reverse” mode. If the radio does not respond to pressed buttons and the batteries are good, the F, Frequeney Indicator: Indicates the frequency at which the radio is reset feature will return the radio 10 operating. Ci Cox proper operation, 6.5": Indicates thatthe radio isin the “S KHz” mode. Disconnect the battery pack and use a coin to cause a momentary short circuit 1H. *MP"L"7°C”: “MI-MS" indicate that the radio is in the “Memory” Mode. soe aoe ce ame “L" indicates thatthe radio is in the “Lock” mode. CAUTION: DO NOT SHORT THE CONNECTIONS ON THE BATTERY PACK. ‘C™ indicates that the radio is in the “Call” mode. ": Indicates that the radio is in the “Power Save” mode, J. Signal RF Meter: Your PALSTAR KH-6 incorporates a fifteen- incoming signal meter in the liquid crystal display, semen When receiving a signal, the meter will indicate how strong the signal is. One or two segments will indicate a weak signal. A strong signal will have 12-15 segments 2, FREQUENCY ADVANCE: To change the frequeney in IMHz steps. mode. press and hold the F button while pressing the ¥ and A buttons. Normal frequency advance is 10 KHz without holding the F buiton. Indicator will blink when radio is in the “S L. “BUSY”: Indicates that the radio has located an incoming signal and is monitoring the conversation. M. “BAT”: Indicates that the battery is getting low and needs replacement or recharging. N. “F's Indicates the “F button has been selected.OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK INSTRUCTIONS Your PALSTAR KH-6 can be powered by a standard Super Nickel Cadnium (Ni-Cad) rechargeable battery pack. This battery pack, part number NP-126, provides the radio with the greatest power output and the greatest user time, Recharging the "ad Battery Pack ‘The battery pack can NIC 060 or similar Ni harged from a 240 volt AC supply using either 2 ‘ad charger USER OPEKALLON 1. Attach the antenna to its connector on top of the KH-6. Slide in the battery case or NiCad pack (see battery pack instructions), “Tum the Power On/OfT-Volume control button clockwise 10 turn onthe radio. ‘Adjust the volume to your preferred volume setting 4. Adjust the SQUELCH control to desired level 5. Adjust the channel that you prefer by pressing the Up “A” or Dosen ” butions Jocated on the side of the radio. Note: Ifthe frequeney will not change, the Call or Key Lock features may De serrated, Both of these features have @ symbol on the display. Turm these Features off if in fact they are activated to allow the radio to operate ‘To Transmit peta hold the “Push-To-Talk” switch onthe sie ofthe KH-6, Place the radio pout 2" from your mouth and speak into the speaker area in a normal voice. To Receive Ifyou have just transmitted, then release the “Push-To-Talk” switch. Ifyou have arated, just leave the KH-6 on and you will receive on your selected frequency. aKH-6 SPECIFICATIONS General Frequency Range Frequency Control Frequency Stability Operating Temperature Power Source Impedance Dimensions Weight Antenna Connection Transmit Power Output @ 12 Frequency Modulation Current Drain Distortion Microphone Sensitivity Receive Circuit Type IF Frequency Audio Output ‘Standby Current Sensitivity 50 - S4MHz Phase Lock Loop (PLL) Synthesizer #1 0,001% -10"- 455) +18 F-4130F DC72V-12V 500 smm (W) x 130mm (H) x 36mm (D) 2s (W) x 51" (H) x PIE" (D) Ostkg without battery 14 ounces BNC High: SW) Low: LW Narrow Band FM SkHz maximum 900mA @ full power 34% nominal @ 3kHz deviation 6mV nominat Super Heterodyne - Dual Conversion First IF - 10.7MHz. Second IF - 455kH2 400mW 35mA w/o battery save 0.3nV WARRANEY AND SERVICE i warranted against defects in workmanship and months from the date of purchase. The warranty reind is not transferable, contact your dealer for ‘Your Palstar KH-6 Transceiver terials for the period of 12 ipplies t0 he original purchase further details em with your KH-6 Transceiver during the period of cet to your authorised Palstar dealer who will arrang 1d out, Please make sure that you include fered with your 1 you experience any probl warranty, please return you! Tor any necessary repair work to be carrie srropy of your Sates Invoice and details ofthe problem encoun ‘Transceiver Exclusions The following exclusions to the warranty apply ecient 1) To any product damaged by 2) tn the event of misuse or abuse ofthe product or as a result of unauthorized ‘modifications oF repairs 5) If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed,PALSTAR KH-6 Optional Accessories List The following are the available accessories that work in conjunction with the KH- 6. Ask your dealer where you bought the radio for purchasing information. I they do not carry these items, cll us on 01705 662145 for more information. Item NP-126 Super NiCad, sealed rechargeable battery pack. Rated at 12V, 600mA output power. NIC-060 Recharging power supply for NiCad batteries to be used with the sealed NiCad pack, NP-126. MS-107 High performance external speaker and microphone system. co2 High quality, black leatherette carrying case that protects the radio from dirt, moisture, ete SA3 Replacement antenna just like the one that comes standared with the radio, HF-SOL Extended range, “Super Flex” antenna. 740mm in length, the antenna dramatically extends the communication range of the radio3