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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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About this Guide
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Glossary of Terms
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Understanding HF/SSB
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What Is HF/SSB
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How Does HF/SSB Work
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Factors Which Affect HF/SSB Communications
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Speaking on Air
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How to Make a Voice Call
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Radio Alphabet
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Overview of the
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Versions and Models
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Operating the HF-90
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Standard Functions
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ON/OFF Switch
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Volume Control Knob
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Channel Up/Down Scroll Keys
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Clarifier Up/Down Scroll Keys
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Alarm Key
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USB/LSB Mode Selection Key
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Selcall Mute
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Tune Key
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LED Display
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Erase Function
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Press to Talk (PTT) Switch
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Selcall
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Telcall
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Beacon
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- Page 1 Q-MAC Electronics Pty Ltd Western Australia Represented by: HF-90 Operation & Installation Guide...
- Page 2 No part of this manual may be copied, transcribed, translated or reproduced in any manner or form whatsoever, for commercial purposes, without obtaining prior written permission from Q-MAC Electronics Pty Ltd. However, limited copying is permitted for private use providing authorship is acknowledged.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Section 3 Speaking on air How to make a voice call .........9 Radio alphabet............11 Section 4 Overview of the HF-90 HF-90 Versions and Models ........12 Operating the HF-90 ..........14 Section 5 Standard functions ON/OFF switch ............16 Volume control knob..........18 Channel up/down scroll keys .........19 Clarifier up/down scroll keys .........21... - Page 4 Section 11 Further reading............60 Scan setting (SCANON or SCANOF) Addendum ADDENDUM - FIELD PROGRAMMING GUIDE Introduction............62 Programming of global settings ......64 Mode setting Programming of channel settings......66 (USB or LSB) Field programming summary.........69 Notes Notes ...............70 HF-90 Operation & Installation Guide...
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Page 5: Introduction
For example:- About this Guide This display shows that Scan has been The main purpose of this guide is to provide you, the HF-90 enabled on the given channel. user, with all the information you require to ensure optimum performance from your HF-90 radio. -
Page 6: Glossary Of Terms
Selcall setting. example:- This display shows that Selcall has been enabled on the given channel. Press the ZERO (0) key to toggle between Selcall settings and then press the STAR (*) key to save. HF-90 Operation & Installation Guide... -
Page 7: Understanding Hf/Ssb
First select the channel number you wish to program using HF/SSB will enable short, medium and long range the CHAN keys on the front panel of the HF-90 (you have a communications over flat, hilly or mountainous terrain - choice of Channel 1 - 255) and then press the STAR (*) key without the need for expensive re-transmission devices, such on the DTMF keypad to save and proceed. -
Page 8: How Does Hf/Ssb Work
HF/SSB sky- wave. However, sky-wave propagation is affected significantly by other factors as outlined in Section 2.3 of this Guide. Ground-wave and sky-wave examples are illustrated on the following page. HF-90 Operation & Installation Guide... - Page 9 A to C - Recommended working frequency is 7 - 9 MHz This display shows that your current power A to D - Recommended working frequency is 13 - 16 MHz output is set to high power (hi power). HF-90 Operation & Installation Guide...
- Page 10 Whenever exiting or aborting the field programming mode, your HF-90 will reset and then proceed through the power- on sequence (refer to Section 5.1 of this Guide). You may only exit field programming mode after certain settings Special Note: have been programmed.
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Page 11: Factors Which Affect Hf/Ssb Communications
CLAR keys together for two seconds (from the front carefully if your radio has a limited number of frequencies panel of the HF-90). At this point, your display will appear programmed into it, as you may only be able to communicate as follows:- effectively at certain times of the day. - Page 12 VHF (Very High Frequency) radio, UHF (Ultra High Frequency) radio or telephone. Because of the nature of HF/SSB propagation, a marginal level of background noise is always expected. This is normal. HF-90 Operation & Installation Guide...
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Page 13: Speaking On Air
Other publications and documents produced by Q-MAC include:- Here follow a number of rules you should observe when HF-90 Technical Manual making a voice call on your HF-90 radio (or any HF/SSB TA-90 Technical Manual radio):- Select the appropriate channel (according to its HF-90 Frequency Hopping User Guide ... - Page 14 Q-MAC supplies a whole range of support accessories for As a general rule, you should speak clearly and a little the HF-90 transceiver. Whether you intend to use your slower and louder than normal, when speaking over HF-90 as a portable, vehicle-mount, base station, or multi- HF/SSB radio.
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Page 15: Radio Alphabet
Loud speaker Bravo Oscar audio Charlie Papa Microphone ground Delta Quebec Echo Romeo 7/19/20 Aux. supply Foxtrot Sierra to TA-90 Golf Tango Tuner Hotel Uniform India Victor Juliet Whisky Kilo X-ray Lima Yankee Mike Zulu HF-90 Operation & Installation Guide... -
Page 16: Overview Of The
HF-90H Version (refer to Section 11 of this Guide). Pin No. Function HF-90 Models Ground Loud speaker In addition, the HF-90 is available in two different formats. Namely:- Aux. power +12 to +28 The Standard Model, and ... The illustration above shows the ... - Page 17 These antennas usually accommodate a limited number of frequencies. If you have a Standard Model HF-90, you can have this upgraded to an Advanced Model easily and cost effectively. If you wish to have maximum flexibility in terms of ...
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Page 18: Operating The Hf-90
The following illustration shows the operating controls The HF-90 must be properly connected to a 12 - 24 which are on the front panel of the HF-90 radio. The next Volt PSU. If the set does not receive adequate... - Page 19 The following illustration shows the operating controls which are on the DTMF microphone/handset, supplied with When using the HF-90 in a base station configuration, you the Advanced Model HF-90. Section 6 of this Guide gives should observe the following check-list.
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Page 20: Standard Functions
When using a tapped whip antenna always ensure that the tap selected corresponds to the channel/ To switch the HF-90 on, move the ON/OFF switch frequency in use on your HF-90 radio (usually the downward to the ON position. When the set is switched on channel/frequency is engraved next to the tap). - Page 21 The display showing software information will also time-out and the HF-90. Installing a light core cable will after half a second. If you have an Advanced Model HF-90, result in severe transmitter distortion and could the display will then show your Selcall ID (4 digits) for one damage the radio.
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Page 22: Volume Control Knob
(with the front panel facing upward) or in an overhead shelf/console. The HF-90 should not be mounted on top of a vehicle dashboard where it is exposed to direct sunlight. In some places, the temperature within a car can reach temperatures in excess of 60°C. -
Page 23: Channel Up/Down Scroll Keys
If you are using a whip type antenna, avoid touching the antenna as this will detune it. There is also a risk If you are operating an International Version HF-90, the of receiving an RF burn if touching the antenna when the radio is transmitting. - Page 24 Q-MAC Battery. If you plan to use any other type of battery pack you must contact your Q-MAC Please note that, if you are using the HF-90 in conjunction with Special Note: Representative to ensure that the battery you have...
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Page 25: Clarifier Up/Down Scroll Keys
Q-MAC Canvas Backpack or transmit mode and will not affect the transmit frequency. Weather-proof Fibreglass Carry Case. These are designed to house the HF-90 radio and its accessories, in a safe and convenient manner. Adjusting clarifier... - Page 26 100 units is reached. The HF-90 may be supplied together with an avionics To adjust the clarifier level on your HF-90 in a downward interface, for installation within a fixed wing aircraft or direction (thus decreasing the receive frequency), press and helicopter.
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Page 27: Alarm Key
In short, (a list of RFDS channels is printed on the “Australian whenever the HF-90 transmits for the first time on a given Frequency List” supplied with your HF-90). Once you have channel (prior to a channel change), the TA-90 Tuner will selected an RFDS channel you can either test the alarm enter its tune sequence. - Page 28 Selcall ID Number (front panel keypad / DTMF keypad) CLAR CLAR 4 digit Selcall ID The above instruction only applies to the Australian Version (or the International Version which has not been set up for Field Programming). HF-90 Operation & Installation Guide...
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Page 29: Usb/Lsb Mode Selection Key
This function is available only on the International Version Below is a summary of the steps (key presses) involved in The HF-90 will operate in either USB (Upper Sideband) or working through the advanced functions. Please note that LSB (Lower Sideband) mode. -
Page 30: Selcall Mute
Once the operating mode has been changed for a particular Scan Mode. channel, this setting will remain in place until another channel is selected or until the HF-90 is switched off. When Activating Selcall Mute returning back to the original channel, the operating mode is not saved - ie. -
Page 31: Tune Key
DTMF keypad. Alternatively, you may select Scan by using continuous tone and the display will appear as follows:- the CHAN scroll keys on the front panel of the HF-90. Scan lies between the highest and lowest channels programmed in your radio - think of it as being Channel 0. When scan is... -
Page 32: Led Display
When it is first switched on. been transmitted. When you have cancelled a function, or ... Please note that, if you are using the HF-90 in conjunction with Special Note: the TA-90 autotune system, you may hear a continuous high Using the TA-90 pitched tone for a few seconds, having received a valid Beacon ... -
Page 33: Erase Function
Selcall format - such as the of the HF-90. This feature may be required if you wish to transceivers used in the Telstra Radphone Stations... -
Page 34: Press To Talk (Ptt) Switch
Selcall ID of the calling station, until the Please note that, if you are using the HF-90 in conjunction with PTT switch is pressed. This provides a call recording... -
Page 35: Selcall
For you to be able to use Selcall, the radio which you wish Telcall Resend to communicate with must also have the Selcall function. The HF-90 uses a Selcall format which is compatible with Please note that you can resend the last recorded Telcall all major Australian brands and Telstra Radphone Services quickly and easily, by pressing the following keys in (relevant only to users within Australia). -
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In the event of strong interference, it may be necessary to through to the telephone user, you should complete the call repeat Selcall up to three times. (ie. hang up) by pressing the HASH key twice. HF-90 Operation & Installation Guide... - Page 37 Once the Selcall ID has been correctly selected, press the Please note that you can resend the last recorded Selcall HASH (#) key. This tells the HF-90 that you wish to send a quickly and easily, by pressing the STAR key twice.
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Page 38: Beacon
STAR key twice. This will initiate the Selcall Resend function. Sending a Telcall Please note that, if you are using the HF-90 in conjunction with To send a Telcall Prior to sending a Telcall, ensure you are on the correct...
