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5.4 Priority
This function monitors two frequencies alternately to increase
efficiency for receiving signals.
Every 5 seconds, the DJ-C7 momentarily switches from the
specified frequency to the frequency which is programmed as
the priority channel (see on P.16) for 0.5 seconds.
1. Hold the  key down for a second to start thePriority monitoring function.
The  icon will appear on the LCD.
2. Press the  key again to release this function.The icon disappears.
Tip
•You are required to program a priority channel in
advance. Otherwise, a beep sounds and the above
operations cant be done. For more information on how to
program, please refer to Programming a Memory
Channel on P.16.
• Scanning is not available during the Priority monitoring.
• Even if a signal is received on the priority channel, it
returns to the specified frequency after a lapse of 5
seconds.
• You can specify a frequency in either the VFO mode or
one of the memory channels (general).
5.5 Tone Squelch and Related Functions
The Tone Squelch (The  and the  icons appear on the
LCD when it is active) is a function to unmute (open) squelch
only when one of the tone (encoder) frequency you set matches
the tone of another station.
When you set a decoder frequency the same as that of another
station, you will only hear stations using the same
encode/decode settings.
This function allows you to communicate with specific stations
easily without listening to unwanted signals.
1. Press the  key, and press the  key while the
icon appears on the LCD.
Both the  icon and a tone frequency are displayed on the
LCD. The tone encoder function is now ready to set.
2. Rotate the dial to adjust to the tone encoder frequency.If you wish just to activate a repeater without the Tone Squelch
setting, press the PTT key or wait 5 seconds to complete the
setting. Also, go on to Shift / Split Function on P.22.
Otherwise, follow the steps below.
3. Press the  key while the tone encoder frequencyis displayed on the LCD.
The  icon, the  icon, and the programmed tone encoder
frequency are displayed on the LCD. The tone
encoder/decoder function (Tone Squelch) is now ready to set.
4. Rotate the dial to adjust to the tone decoder frequency.It is possible to set the tone encoder and the tone decoder
frequency independently. Change the decoder value if the
system requires the differentiate encode/decode tones.
5. Press the PTT key or wait 5 seconds to complete thesetting.
The Tone Squelch setting will be complete.

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6. To deactivate the Tone Squelch function, repeat steps1 to 4, and press the  key during step 4.
After the icon* is displayed, press the  key again to
display  . With the OFF state, press the PTT key or wait 5
seconds  to deactivate the Tone Squelch function. The  and icon disappear.
* See the following for details.
7. While the  icon is displayed on the LCD during thesetting, press the PTT key or wait 5 seconds to
perform the Reverse Tone Squelch.
The Reverse Tone Squelch (the icon is displayed on the
LCD when it is set) is a function to mute (close) the squelch
only when the DJ-C7 receives a frequency matching the
programmed encoder frequency.
It unmutes (opens) the squelch when the DJ-C7 receives a
frequency unmatching the programmed encoder frequency.
This function is not generally used in ham radio operation.
To release the Reverse Tone Squelch function, press the 
key to display  on the LCD then press the PTT key while
the icon is displayed.
5.6 Tone Scan
This function detects the CTCSS tone frequency automatically
from a received signal.
1. In the VFO mode, rotate the dial to tune to a frequency on which a tone signal is transmitted.
2. While holding the  key down, rotate the dial to display tonE on the LCD. 3. Release the  key.
The Tone Scan function will be activated. Tone frequencies are
displayed on the LCD constantly.
Once the DJ-C7 finds a tone, a beep sounds and the Tone
Scan function stops.
The found tone is programmed as a decoder frequency
automatically.
4. Press the  key to return to the VFO mode.This function continues searching for a tone until it detects one.
Press the same key to quit or suspend temporarily.
5.7 Shift / Split Function
This function is usually used when you communicate via
repeater.
Shift function:It functions to shift to a transmitting frequency from a receiving
frequency.
Split function:It functions to receive signals in the VFO mode and to transmit
signals in the Memory mode, or vice versa. This function is
convenient for the cross-band repeater access.
1. Press the  key. Every time you press the  key
while the  icon appears on the LCD, the display
indication will be changed as follows:
Caution
When a transmitting frequency is out of transmitting range
after the Shift / Split function is set,   is displayed on
the LCD while the PTT key is pressed. If this occurs, check
the shift value/direction and correct it.

Shift frequency -> Shift frequency -> Shift frequency -> SPLit + - +/- 
						

							
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Parameter Setting Mode
6. Parameter Setting Mode
The DJ-C7s Setting mode is used to set the various operating
functions.
6.1 Mode Setting Items
(1) Audio Volume Level
(2) Antenna Type
(3) Repeater function
(4) Tone Burst Frequency
(5) APO (Auto Power Off)
(6) Battery Save function
(7) BEEP Sound
(8) BELL
(9) Memory Write Protect function
(10) Scan Type
(11) AM / FM
6.2 Selecting the Setting Mode
1. Press the  key, and press the dial once while theicon appears on the LCD.
It switches to the Setting mode, and the item name will be
displayed on the LCD.
2. Select an item by pressing the dial.Every time you press the dial, the displayed item is changed.
When you press the MONI key, the items are displayed in
reverse direction.
3. When the item to be configured is displayed on theLCD, change a value or a setting by rotating the dial.
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Parameter Setting Mode
6.3 Selecting the Parameters
The following 11 functions can be set in the DJ-C7s Setting
mode.
(1) Audio Volume LevelWhen you use an earphone, you may reduce the entire volume
level with this function if the volume is too loud.
1.   is displayed on the LCD.
2. Rotate the dial to select HIGH/LOW volume level asfollows:
Caution
Never change the setting while you are wearing the
earphone. Your ear may be hurt by extremely loud noise.
(2) Antenna TypeYou can select an antenna according to the frequency you wish
to receive.
You may choose an antenna type from the following options.
Earphone antenna: The earphones cord performs the role of an antenna. The earphone antenna only
receives FM radio broadcasts.
External antenna: You are allowed to use the helical antenna attached to the DJ-C7 or any antennas on
the market. The external antenna receives
all frequency bands that the DJ-C7
covers.
1.   is displayed on the LCD.
2. Rotate the dial to select an antenna between Earphoneand External (SMA) as follows:
(3) Repeater function
With this function on, you may activate a repeater easily and
quickly.
1. Prior to set this parameter, edit a lower limit frequency (the shift direction and the CTCSS tone if required) in
the VFO mode and store it to AL memory channel.
2. Edit a higher limit frequency to AH memory channel.
Note that, for example, 146.000 or 440.000 cant be stored.
Select 145.995 or 439.995 for the edge frequency in this case.
3. Enter to the Setting mode and select  .
4. Rotate the dial to switch ON/OFF the Repeater function.
When you set it to ON, the  icon will appear on the LCD.
Tip
Please deactivate the shift/tone setting in the VFO mode for
the Repeater function. The manual settings have priority.
This setting is valid for either VHF or UHF band.

SmA -> EAr

HivoLUmE -> LovoLUmE 
						

							
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Parameter Setting Mode
(4) Tone Burst Frequency
1. 1750 is displayed on the LCD.
2. Rotate the dial to select the Tone Burst Frequencysetting as follows:
(5) APO (Auto Power Off)
This function automatically turns the power OFF if there is no
key operation for a specified period of time to prevent wasting
the battery charge.
This is useful when you forget to turn off the transceiver.
1.   is displayed on the LCD.
2. Rotate the dial to select a setting value as follows:
Just before cutting the power OFF, a beep will be heard. Select
the time from 30, 60, 90 minutes, and OFF. When OFF is
selected, this function does not work.
To turn the power ON, press the POWER (PWR) key again.
Tip
With this function ON, even if the DJ-C7 receives signals, it
wont reset the turn-off period. Only key operations will
expand the period.
(6) Battery Save functionThis function prevents wasting battery power by switching the
reception circuit power supply OFF.
With this function ON, the transceiver will be in a hibernation
state if there is no key operation or received signals for a
continuous period of 5 seconds.
1.   is displayed on the LCD.
2. Rotate the dial to switch ON/OFF the Battery Save function.
When you set it to ON, the  icon will appear on the LCD.
•The factory-shipped default is set to ON.
• This function will be released temporarily when the DJ-C7
receives signals or there is a key operation.
• This function will not be performed while the DJ-C7 is under
scanning.
• LCD displays even when the Battery Save function is active.
(7) BEEP SoundThis function sounds a beep during operations. If you feel it is
noisy or annoying, you may turn off the sound.
1.   is displayed on the LCD.
2. Rotate the dial to switch ON/OFF the BEEP Sound as
follows:

oFF BEEP -> on BEEP

OFF    ->    30    ->    60    ->    90

1750 -> 2100 -> 1000 -> 1450 
						

							
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Parameter Setting Mode
(8) BELLIt functions like a beeper. The DJ-C7 tells you with a bell sound
that another station is calling.
1.   is displayed on the LCD.
2. Rotate the dial to switch ON/OFF the bell function.
When you set it to ON, the  icon will appear on the LCD.
When the DJ-C7 receives signals, the  icon will blink on the
LCD and a bell sounds.
To stop the bell sound, press the PTT key.
(9) Memory Write Protect functionThis function prevents overwriting or deleting memory channels
by mistake and protects what youve programmed. You can
always program frequencies to blank channels regardless of
this setting.
1.   is displayed on the LCD.
2. Rotate the dial to switch ON/OFF the Memory WriteProtect function as follows:
Caution
Note that when you reset all settings (see on P.30) when
the transceiver is set to oFFProtCt, which allows it to
overwrite, ALL memory channels you programmed are
deleted.
The factory-shipped default is set to onProtCt which
prevents deleting memories by performing a reset.
Be mindful about this parameter when you reset the
transceiver.
(10) Scan TypeYou can select the scan-resume condition between Busy scan
and Timer scan.
1.   is displayed on the LCD.
2. Rotate the dial to switch the scan-resume condition asfollows:
(11) AM / FM
You can select the modulation reception mode between AM
and FM.
It is necessary to switch the display for setting a tuning step in
a specified band in advance. For more information on this,
please refer to Entry Completion Digit for Different Tuning
Steps on P.15.
1.   is displayed on the LCD.
2. Rotate the dial to switch between AM and FM. Tip
When you set a tuning step to Auto, you are not able to
switch the modulation mode. In this case, you will see ------
displayed on the LCD.

bUSY -> timEr

onProtCt -> oFFProtCt 
						

							
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Cloning
7.1 Cloning
With the Cloning function, it is possible to connect two
transceivers by a cable, and copy all settings from one unit
(called the Master) to the other (called the Slave).
This function transfers all the settings of the Master including
memory channel data.
Connecting the Transceiver•Connect both of the speaker jacks on the sending transceiver
(Master side) and the receiving transceiver (Slave side) with a
ø 2.5 stereo mini-plug cord as shown in the below illustration.
• Be sure that both transceivers are switched OFF before
connecting them.
 Receiving the Master DataHere are the operations of the Slave side.
1. While holding the MONI key down, turn the power ON.  is displayed on the LCD, and the Slave enters the
Clone mode.
2. Wait for a while until the master data is transferred
completely.
For more information on sending the master data, please refer
to the next section.
3. Turn the power OFF on the Slave.
•The stereo mini-plug cord should be direct-coupled to avoid
internal resistance.
• Even while the DJ-C7 transfers data, the operation can be
suspended with any key operations. To restart transferring,
press the PTT key.
• Do not disconnect the cable while cloning. When the cord is
disconnected,   is displayed on the Masters LCD, and
the DJ-C7 suspends transferring.
• All data in the slave side will be overwritten if cloning is
executed. Be careful with current data on the Slave before
cloning.
 Transmitting Data from the Master TransceiverHere are the operations of the Master side.
1. While holding the MONI key down, turn the power ON.  is displayed on the LCD, and the Master enters the
Clone mode.

Master
To SP/MIC connector
on the transceiver Slave
To SP/MIC connector
on the transceiver

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2. Press the dial.  is displayed on the LCD, and the Master starts to
transfer data.
  is displayed on the LCD when transfer is completed
successfully.
3. Turn the power OFF on the Master side to release theClone mode.
If the DJ-C7 should fail to transfer data,   is displayed on
the LCD. If you see this indicator, redo from step 1. 
						

							
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Maintenance and Reference
8. Maintenance and Reference
8.1 Troubleshooting
Please check the list below before concluding that the transceiver is fa\
ulty.
If a problem persists, reset the transceiver. This may correct erroneous\
 operations.

Nothing appears on the display when 
you turn the power on.
No speaker audio.
No reception.
Frequency display is incorrect.
Wont scan.
Frequency and memory number do not 
change.
Key entry not possible.
One-touch repeater cannot be used.
Cannot transmit.
Display blinks or goes out when you 
transmit.
Cannot transmit.
No reply when you transmit.
Display blinks or goes out when you 
receive.Poor Li-ion battery pack connection
Dead battery.
You are releasing the key too quickly.
Volume too low.
Squelch level too high.
Tone squelch is on.
You are pressing the PTT key and 
transmitting.
CPU error.
Squelch is unmuted.
Keylock is on.
Keylock is on.
Incorrect setting for one-touch repeater use.
Battery power is insufficient.
Not pressing the PTT key firmly enough.
You are outside of the band.( when shift is set.)
Incorrect frequency.
Battery power is insufficient.
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Check if the battery pack terminals are clean.
Recharge the battery pack.
Hold the power switch down for 1 second.
Adjust the volume.
Adjust the squelch.
Turn off tone squelch.
Release the PTT key.
Detach the battery pack or external power supply, wait 
10 seconds and attach it again. If it is still not 
operating, reset the transceiver.
Set squelch so that noise is just muted.
Turn off keylock.
Turn off keylock.
Set the transceiver correctly for repeater use.
Recharge the battery pack.
Press the PTT key firmly.
Transmit within transmission frequency range.
Match your frequency to receiving stations frequency.
Recharge the battery pack. 
						

							
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Maintenance and Reference
8.2 Resetting
When you reset the transceiver, all settings are returned to the
initial (default) factory setting. You can reset programmed
channel memory when the write protect is off.
1. Press and hold the  key and press the  keyto turn the power on.
2. Release the keys when all icons are displayed.
The transceiver returns to the initial VFO mode.
 Factory Setting
•VFO Frequency VHF :145.000MHz
L-UHF :380.000MHz (T version)
UHF :445.000MHz (T version)
UHF :433.000MHz (E version)
FM Radio :88.100MHz (T version)
FM Radio :87.500MHz (E version)
Air :118.000MHz (T version)
• Memory Channel 0 - 199ch blank
• Audio Volume 10
• Squelch Level 3
• Battery Save ON
• Scan Resume Condition Busy Scan
• Beep ON
• Tuning Step Auto
• Shift OFF
• Shift Range VHF :0.6MHz
UHF :5.0MHz
• Tone Squelch OFF
• Tone Frequency 88.5Hz
• APO, BELL OFF
8.3 Options
EME-24 Earphone microphone
EMS-60 Speaker microphone
EDH-32 Cigarette lighter cable
ESC-38 Soft case
EME-18 Earphone
EBP-58N Li-ion battery pack (DC3.7V 600mAh)
EDC-126/128 AC battery charger