Alinco DR-SR8 - Manual (Page 71)

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Chapter 5 Special Functions
CABLE CLONE
This feature will copy the programmed data and parameters in the master unit to slave
units. It copies the parameters and memory program settings.
3.5 mm stereo-mini plug
Master side Slave side
Plug configuration (both for Master/Slave)
GND DATA
TX/RX
Connection
Make a cable using 3.5 mm stereo-mini plugs as shown above. Make a master unit by
setting and programming it as desired. Turn off both units. Connect the cable between the
Speaker jacks on both master and slave. Turn both radios on after the connection is made.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to connect cables while the units are turned OFF.
[Slave side]
Go to receive mode (VFO or Memory) and stand-by.
1.
When the cloning starts, LD*** shows up on the display.
2.
When the cloning is successfully completed, the display will show [PASS].
3.
Turn off the power. Disconnect the cable and repeat the sequence to clone the next
4.
slave unit.
[Master side]
Turn the power on while pressing the [MODE] key. CLONE will be displayed and
1.
the radio enters the clone mode.
Press PTT. SD*** will be displayed and it starts sending the data into the slave
2.
unit.
[PASS] will appear on the display when the data is successfully transmitted.
3.
The master unit may stay turned on for the next clone, or turn off the unit to exit
4.
from the clone mode.
If the data is not successfully transmitted, [ERROR] will appear on the display. Turn off
both units, make sure the cable connection is correct and repeat the entire operation from
the beginning. If you quit the operation in condition that the clone is incompleted, please
ALL-reset the slave unit by referring to P.87.