INSTRUCTION CARD

HGT5-2528e

SPIDER

MANPACK TRANSCEIVER

type 9556 304 14800

1.	GENERAL

1.1	Purpose	:	To be used as a portable or vehicular radio set in tactical VHF radio networks.

1.2	Composition	:	.	Transceiver

.	Handset

.	Carrying harness or vehicular mounting

.	Antenna matching unit

.	Antenna

.	Instruction card.

1.3	Power supply	:	10 batteries type R14, NiCad (rechargeable) or Alkaline (to be replaced).

For vehicular use: vehicular battery via external power supply.

1.4	Dimensions and weight:	240 x 175 x 66 mm.

Weight 3.4 kg.

1.5	Frequency range	:	30...108 MHz.

25 kHz channel spacing.

8 preset channels.

1.6	Transmitter power	:	Selectable levels of 20 mW, 200 mW, 2 W and 5 W.

2.	OPERATION

2.1	Switching on and off

Use the volume control switch.

Position "OFF" : set switched off.

All other positions: set switched on.

Position "W" : whisper mode.

Postions 1 to 6 increasing audio volume.

2.2	Selecting a preset channel (1...8)

1.	Press key "CH".

2.	Press one of the keys 1...8.

3.	The selected channel number (1...8) and the corresponding frequency are shown on the display.

4.	Also shown are the preset transmitter power level (PWR 1...3), squelch (SQ) or no squelch and mode (VCE for normal voice mode).

5.	An alarm tone is heard till the set is ready for use again.

2.3	Selecting a non-preset frequency

1.	Select channel 0 by pressing the keys "CH" and "O".

2.	Press key "F".

3.	Press key "FREQ".

4.	Key-in the desired frequency (valid range 30.000...107.975).

Four or five digits have to be entered from left to right, the last digit will be completed by the set.

5.	Press key "ENT".

6.	An alarm tone is heard during frequency selection and till tuning is completed.

7.	When an incorrect value is keyed-in, the input can be cancelled (before entry) by pressing "F" again.

2.4	Changing the transmitter power level

The transmitter power level can be changed during normal operation, without changing the preset data.

1.	Press key "PWR".

2.	Select the required power level by pressing key "1", "2" or "3".

1 = 20 mW (low power)

2 = 200 mW (medium power)

3 = 2 W (high power)

The selected power level is also shown on the display (PWR 1, 2 or 3).

3.	For adverse conditions extra high power (5 W) is possible by pressing key "B" (Burn-through) before transmitting.

This will be indicated on the display as PWR 4. Keep this limited to short transmissions (max. 1 minute).

4.	Always use the lowest transmitter power that will do the job. High transmitter power will exhaust the batteries more quickly, increases the possibility of interference with other radio nets and increases the possibility of being overhead by the enemy!

2.5	Squelch facility

The squelch facility for reception can be switched on or off during normal operation by pressing the "SQ" key. With the squelch on the indication "SQ" is visible on the display.

2.6	Display illumination

To illuminate the display press the key "LAMP", followed by key "1", "2" or "3" (3 = max. brightness). For switching off press key "0".

NOTE: the display illumination is switched-off automatically if no keys are pressed during 10 seconds.

2.7	Transmission - reception

When switched-on, the set is normally in the receive mode. For transmitting press the push-to-talk switch of the handset. The frequency of the transmitter is the same as the frequency of the receiver.

2.8	Erasing preset frequencies

To erase all preset data from the memory of the set, e.g. when capture by the enemy is imminent, act as follows:

1.	Turn the volume control to position "Z" and keep it there (spring-loaded position).

2.	Press the "Z" (zeroise) key.

NOTE: the zeroise operation doesn't work if no battery or power supply voltage is available.

2.9	Programming preset channels

1.	Select the channel to be preset by pressing key "CH" and one of the keys "1"..."8".

2.	Enter the desired frequency as described in para. 2.3 item 2...5.

3.	Enter the required power level by pressing keys "F", "PWR" and one of the keys "1", "2" or "3" for low, medium or high power. Confirm by pressing key "ENT".

4.	Enter squelch or no squelch by pressing keys "F", "SQ" and "ENT". "SQ" will be displayed when the squelch is turned on.

NOTE: all preset data will be retained when the set is switched-off, and also when the battery is removed. When the set is switched-on again it will become operative on the channel that was in use when the set was switched off. Only a zeroise operation (see para. 2.8) will erase all data.

2.10	Handset with channel selector switch

A special handset is available with an integrated channel selector switch. If such a handset is used, selection of channels 1...8 is only possible with the switch on the handset, not with the keys on the front panel. Channel 0 can still be selected with the front panel keys.

2.11	Alarm signals

After switching-on or changing frequency an alarm signal (750 Hz tone) is heard in the handset. If it doesn't stop after a few seconds the set is defective. This is also indicated by the "NOGO" indication on the display.

3.	REPLACING THE BATTERY

3.1	Non-rechargeable batteries

1.	Open the hinged cover at the rear of the set by loosening the two clamps.

2.	Remove the battery holder.

3.	Remove the 10 dry cells.

4.	Insert new cells. Note the polarity!

5.	Insert the battery holder in the battery compartment and close the cover.

6.	Close the two clamps. (First hook the inner part of each clamp over the projecting lug of the cover.)

3.2	Rechargeable batteries

Rechargeable batteries can be charged while in the set. Connect the battery charger to the 10-pole connector at the right-hand side of the set. Charging time 14 hours at a charging current of 100 mA.

If the set has to be used during this time a spare battery pack must be used. Replace the battery pack as described in para. 3.1.