AnyTone ARES II Instruction Manual

Functions & Features

• PA/FM/AM/USB/LSB mode
• Weather Channel 150-170MHz programmable (Optional)
• CTCSS/DCS Code
• PWR, RX RSSI S-Meter
• PC programmable
• Echo Function
• SQ, ASQ Function
• RF Gain Adjustment
• Mike Gain Adjustment
• RF PWR Adjustment
• Programmable RB
• NB/ANL Function
• Offset Function
• Beep Voice Prompt
• +10KHz Function
• TOT Function
• HI-CUT Function
• Busy channel lock
• Monitor
• LED Brightness Adjustment
• SWR Protection
• Voltage Protection
• VOX Function
• RX noise reduction
• TX noise reduction
• NPC function
• SCAN function

Standard Accessories

Radio, Microphone, Mounting Bracket, Microphone Hanger, Non-slip Mat, DC Power Cable, Screws for bracket, Pads for bracket, Adjusting screws, Spare Fuses (10A, 250V), Self-tapping Screws, Pads

Optional Accessories

USB Programming Cable, External Speaker

Installation

Choose the most appropriate setting from a simple and practical point of view. Your radio should not interfere with the driver or crash the driver's knee or leg when rush brake.

1. Using the self-tapping screws and pads (2 sets) to fix the bracket.
2. Put the Non-slip mat on the 2 ends of the bracket and put in the radio. Then insert the adjusting screws and check careful each screws, make sure the screws and machine will not loose when the car shaking.
3. Choose suitable angle by the 3 screw holes in the two ends of bracket.

Microphone connection:

1. Plug microphone connector into jack.
2. Pull on the screw for microphone connector.

Antenna Installation:

Before using this radio, please install a high efficient and harmonious adjusted CB antenna. Suitable antenna type and correct installation will bring excellent communication. To match with the radio, the antenna and cable shall have characteristic impedance of 50ohm, or the antenna system will not be efficient enough and will disturb TV, radio or other electronics.

1. Screw the antenna connector into the antenna jack.
2. Grounding the antenna system to ensure best performance of this radio.

WARNING:

• Connect antenna first before transmitting, or it might damage the radio.
• To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, radio damage, all base stations shall equip a lightning protector.
• Be sure to choose a matching antenna; you may inquire from our dealers.

The position of antenna can be put as following example:

Power Connection:

This radio adopts 13.8V power supply; never connect it to a 24V battery. And the 13.8V car battery shall have sufficient current, or the LCD will become dark and transmit power will drop down.

1. Connect positive red power cable with the + terminal of the battery.
2. Connect negative black power cable with the - terminal of the battery.
3. Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver's power supply connector.

We suggest not use cigar lighter as it often brings down the voltage.

Locate the power cable away from high temperature, moisture, portfire and cable insulator.

Use a full power cable even if it is longer than needed; do not take off the fuse holder from the cable.

Replacing Fuse:

This radio adopts a 10A, 250V fuse. If the fuse blows, determine the reason, then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized dealer or an authorized service center.

1. Pull the two fuse covers in different directions and open it.
2. Replace the broken fuse with a good one, and close the fuse holder.
3. Be sure to use the suggested fuse, or it might damage the radio.

Install Microphone Hanger:

Choose an ideal location which will not interfere with the driver. Using supplied self-tapping screws and pads (2 sets) to fix the hanger.

Install External Speaker:

If you use an external speaker, please choose an 8ohm speaker with a 3.50mm mono band (double cable) plug.

1. Locate the external speaker in a suitable place.
2. Plug into the speaker jack.

Getting Acquainted

Front Panel

No. | Functions

Rear Panel

No. | Functions

Microphone

Channel Down, PTT, Connector, Mic, Microphone cable, Channel UP

How to Use Your Radio

OFF/ON Radio

1. Turn VOL clockwise to switch on the radio; the radio emits a beep. When the LED displays frequency or channel, the radio is on.
2. Turn VOL anti-clockwise to switch off the radio; the radio is OFF when you hear Ka Ta from the switch.

Volume Control

When the radio is turned on, turning VOL clockwise increases the volume; turning VOL anti-clockwise reduces the volume.

Note: Adjust the volume during communication to get a suitable level.

Squelch Control

When the radio is standby, turn the SQ outer shaft clockwise to adjust the squelch level.

Mic Gain Control

When the radio is transmitting, turn the MIG inner shaft to adjust Mic gain. Turn it clockwise to increase gain, anti-clockwise to reduce gain.

RF Gain Control

When the radio is receiving, turn the RFG outer shaft to adjust RF gain. Turn it clockwise to increase gain, anti-clockwise to reduce gain.

RF POWER Concentric

Valid for AM and FM modes only. Reducing the power for communication with a radio without RF gain, default set to maximum for normal use.

Scan Function

CB Channels Scan (long press 7 seconds):

1. In CB mode, press and hold UP/DN keys in the microphone for 7 seconds until you hear a beep sound; the CB scan function starts.
2. The dot between the two channel digits flashes to indicate that the scanning is active.
3. Rotate the channel switch or UP/DN keys in the microphone to change scan direction.
4. Short press [PTT] to exit scan.

WX Channels Scan (long press 3 seconds):

1. In WX mode, press and hold UP/DN keys in the microphone for 3 seconds until you hear a beep sound to start WX scan function.
2. The dot between the two channel digits flashes to indicate that the scanning is active.
3. Rotate the channel switch or UP/DN keys in the microphone to change scan direction.
4. Short press [PTT] to exit scan.

Working Mode Control

Turn the mode switch to choose PA/FM/AM/USB/LSB mode.

Working Band Control

Turn the band switch to choose A/B/C/D/E/F band.

Channel Selection

Turn the channel knob to select the desired channel. Clockwise to increase, anti-clockwise to reduce channel.

Slide Switch

No. | Function | Position | Description

Function Menu

1. Press the [UP] key of the microphone to enter the radio function menu.
2. Rotate the channel switch or press the [UP/DN] key of the microphone to select the menu function options.
3. Press the [PTT] key of the microphone to enter the menu setting.
4. Rotate the channel switch to select the desired setting.
5. Turn off to save and exit the function settings.

No. | Function | LCD Display | Description

Error Code

When the RX/TX indicator light is yellow, LED displays a code, meaning the radio has a problem.

• E1: Voltage too low
• E2: Voltage too high
• E3: WX function invalid
• E4: Current BAND invalid
• E5: TX SWR too high

Specifications

General