Alinco's New Dual-Band 2m / 70Cms Handheld, the DJ596 is a no-nonsense, easy to operate radio, with ample power out  to hit those repeaters, or just rag-chewing simplex.

 Full of advanced features, the DJ-596 offers simple programming & operation, powerful output & the optional capability of adding digital voice communications to your operations. CTCSS & DCS encode+decode are standard, along with a variety of tone bursts for repeater access or selective calling.
The DTMF pad is standard & DTMF sequences can be stored in autodial memories. Convenience features include direct frequency input, alphanumeric channel labels & 100 memory channels that can each store up to 15 operating parameters.

General Frequency range : TX&RX 144-145.995Mhz 430-439.995Mhz  RX: 136-173.995Mhz / 400-511.995Mhz
 

• VHF/UHF Tx/Rx including x-band split operation
• 100 memory channels, any mix of UHF/VHF
• Alphanumeric channel labels
• Direct frequency input from keypad
• CTCSS, DCS encode & decode
• Tone bursts
• Three scan modes
• Operating mode F2 / F1E(Op: digital)
• Channel steps 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30KHz
• Memory channel 100 channels + 2 quick recall (CALL)
• Antenna Connector BNC (50ohm unbalanced)
• Frequency stability +/- 2.5ppm TCXO
• Power supply requirement 6.0 - 15.0V DC negative ground
• Current drain Approx. 1.2A TX VHF at 13.8V DC
• Usable temperature range -10 - +60c (14 - 140F)
• Size 56mm(W) x 124mm(H) x 36.5mm(D) 2.2''(W) x 4.88"(H) x 1.44"(D)
• Weight Approx. 310g (11oz) with EBP-50N and EA98 whip antenna
• CTCSS tone encoder/decoder fitted
• Digital Coded Squelch encoder/decoder 104 codes
• Transmitter Output power Approx. 5W at 13.8V DC V/UHF
• Approx. 4.5W VHF with 9.6V packs
• Approx. 4.0W UHF with 9.6V packs
• Approx. 2.5W V/UHF with EBP-56N
• Approx. 0.8W Low position
• V/UHF V/UHF Modulation system Variable reactance
• Spurious emission Less than -60 dB
• Maximum frequency deviation +/- 5 KHz
• Receive system Double-conversion superheterodyne
• Sensitivity (-12dB SINAD) Less than -15.0dBu
• Selectivity -6dB: 12KHz or more
• Audio output power More than 200mW
   

Optional Battery Packs /Accessories

• EBP-50N Ni-MH High 9.6V 700mA
• EEBP-56N Li-Ion Mid 7.4V 1000mA
• EBP-51N Ni-MH High 9.6V 1500mA
• EDC-94 / 220VTrickle charger
• EDC-97E Ni-MH charger (240V)Rapid Charger
• EDC-111E Li-ION charger ( 240V)
• EDC-36 Mobile DC cable with a noise-filter
• EDC-43 Mobile DC cable
• EDC-37 External DC power cable
• EMS-59 Speaker-microphone
• EMS-47 Speaker-microphone
• EME-4 Earphone-microphone
• EME-20 Earphone-microphone
• EME-12A earpiece with VOX
• EME-13A speaker with VOX
• EME-6 earphone
• ESC-36 Soft Case
• EJ-47U digital-voice modulation unit

 Product intended for properly licensed operators.Permits required for MARS/CAP use. Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation. Performance specifications only apply to amateur bands