Alinco DJ-MX1 User manual

Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver. Please read this manual

carefully before using the product to ensure full performance, and keep this

manual for future reference as it contains information on after-sales service.

In case addendum or errata sheets are included with this product, please read

those materials and keep them together with this instruction manual for future

reference.

VHF MARINE Transceiver

Instruction Manual

DJ-MX1

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Introduction

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About VHF Marine channels

This transceiver can operate on all international, USA and Canadian VHF marine channels. Be mindful

to operating channels according to the location of your vessel. Use of incorrect channels, useless trans-

missions and harmful inteferences on marine channels may be subject to penalty and/or ﬁ ne by local

authority. Weather channels and alert functions are usable where N.O.A.A. weather radio signals are

receivable.

Please read this manual completely from the ﬁ rst page to the last, to learn all the functions the

product oﬀ ers. It is important to note that some of the operations may be explained in relation

to information in other chapters. By reading just one part of the manual, you may risk not under-

standing the complete explanation of the function.

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Lightning

Any person is not safe outdoor during thunderstorm and lightning. This condition is getting worse if

somebody keeps a handheld radio, chances of being hit by lightning are doubled since lightning may

hit a radio antenna as well. At this time, there is no handheld radio having any kind of protection against

lightning current (which is higher than 10 kA). Therefore, Alinco will not take responsibility for any danger

associated with using its handheld radios during lightning.

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Emergency Calling Procedure

If your vessel requires assistance, contact other vessels and the appropriate Coast Guard by sending a

distress call on Channel 16. Set the 16CH and:

1. Call “MAYDAY” 3 times.

2. “THIS IS (name of your vessel)”

3. Your call sign or other identiﬁ cation of the vessel if any.

4. “LOCATED AT (your position)”

5. The nature of the distress and assistance required.

6. Any other information which might facilitate the rescue.

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RADIO OPERATOR WARNING

This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy while transmitting.

• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio and may

also cause you to exceed RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio

by the manufacturer.

• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than

50% of the time can cause RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is trans-

mitting when the“TX”appears on the LCD. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT”

key on the upper left side.

• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting to ensure

RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmis-

sion the best sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from your mouth, and slightly oﬀ

to one side.

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Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other

radio/electronics/electric devices or systems. TURN OFF and NEVER operate the radio in areas where

signs are posted to do so, such as hospitals, abord aircraft, and blasting sites.

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Covering ranges

You may expect a range of approx 3km (2 miles) or more at high-power when located on a noise-free

place. However, it may vary drastically depending on how to wear and carry the radios, surrounding

locations/conditions and static noise levels.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important rules

• Safety and distress calls take priority over all others.

• You must monitor Channel 16 when you are not operating on another channel.

• False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited under law.

• Information overheard, but not intended for you, can’t lawfully be used in any way.

• Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

Licenses

SHIP STATION and/or Operator’s license may be required. You may require a current radio license be-

fore using this transceiver. Illegal operations may risk penalty and/or ﬁ ne.

Consult your dealer about licensing rules in your country.

Features

• Output power selectable 5W/1W

• Li-ion battery pack and stand-charger as standard accessories

• Selectable Battery-save parameters

• Waterproof IPX7

• Dual-watch/Tri-watch Function

• Various Scan Mode

• Weather Alert Function

• Auto backlight

• Floating on water

(*1)

• Floats and Flashes

(*2)

(*1):

Floating on water

The transceiver ﬂ oats on fresh or salt water even when the supplied accessories are attached.

When a third-party battery pack, strap, antenna, etc. is used, it may sink.

The battery contacts may be prone to rust if the transceiver is kept ﬂ oating in fresh or salt water.

(*2):

See more details at page 26.

WARNING

To prevent any hazard during operation of Alinco’s radio product, in this manual and on the product you

may ﬁ nd symbols shown below. Please read and understand the meanings of these symbols before

starting to use the product.

Danger

This symbol is intended to alert the user to an immediate danger that may cause

loss of life and property if the user disregards the warning.

Alert

This symbol is intended to alert the user to a possible hazard that may cause loss

of life and property if the user disregards the warning.

Caution

This symbol is intended to alert the user a possible hazard that may cause loss of

property or injure the user if the warning is disregarded.

Alert symbol. An explanation is given.

Warning symbol. An explanation is given.

Instruction symbol. An explanation is given.

Alert

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Environment and condition of use

Use of improper channel group may be illegal and intentional violations may be subject to ﬁ ne and penalty.

Never operate this product in close proximity to inﬂ ammable liquids/gas. This product is not anti-explosion.

Do not use this product in close proximity to other electronic devices, especially medical ones. It may cause

interference to those devices.

Keep the radio out of the reach of children.

In case a liquid leaks from the product, do not touch it. It may damage your skin. Rinse with plenty of cold

water if the liquid contacted your skin.

Never operate this product in facilities where radio products are prohibited for use such as aboard aircraft, in

airports, within or near the operating area of business wireless stations or their relay stations.

The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and/or a property due to a failure of this

product when used to perform important tasks like life-guarding, surveillance, and rescue.

Do not use multiple radios in very close proximity. It may cause interference and/or damage to the product(s).

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of, or recycle used batteries according

to your local regulations.

The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and property due to a failure of this product

when used with or as a part of a device made by third parties.

Use of third party accessory may result in damage to this product. It will void our warranty for repair.

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Handling this product

Be sure to reduce the audio output level to minimum before using an earphone or a headset. Excessive audio

may damage hearing.

Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the manufacturer. Unauthorized modiﬁ cation or

repair may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/or malfunction and voids warranty.

DO NOT use or place the radio in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures range of below –20°C or above

+55°C. Be mindful to keep the radio warm in extremely cold place as low temperature may temporary cause

the drop of voltage to batteries.

Do not place the product in a container carrying conductive materials, such as metal in close proximity. A

short-circuit to the product may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/or malfunction.

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About chargers

Do not use adapters other than having the speciﬁ ed voltage. It may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/or mal-

function,Never turn on the radio while charging.

Do not plug multiple devices using an adapter into a single wall outlet. It may result in overheating and/or ﬁ re.

Do not handle adapter with a wet hand. It may result in electric shock.

Securely plug the adapter into the wall outlet. Insecure installation may result in short-circuit, electronic shock-

and/or ﬁ re.

Do not use the adapter if the plug or socket contacts are dirty. Overheating and/or short-circuiting may result

in ﬁ re, electric shock and/or damage to the product.

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In case of emergency

In case of the following situation(s), please turn oﬀ the product, switch oﬀ the source of power. Please

contact your local dealer of this product for service and assistance. Do not use the product until the

trouble is resolved. Do not try to troubleshoot the problem by yourself.

• When a strange sound, smoke and/or strange odor comes out of the product.

• When the product is dropped or the case is broken or cracked.

• When a liquid penetrated inside.

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Maintenance

Do not open the unit and its accessories. Please consult with your local dealer of this product for service and

assistance.

Use slightly wet clean close to wipe oﬀ dirt and salt condensation from the surface after every use.

Never use high-pressure running water, thinner or benzine for cleaning. Those substances may cause dam-

ages to product.

Caution

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Environment and condition of use

Do not use in close proximity to audio-video products such as a TV. It may cause or receive interference.

DO NOT submerge the radio when dropped to hard floor. It may risk possible damage to the case and

water-protection shields to cause leak inside. The components inside of radio are NOT water-proof.

Do not install in an unstable or vibrating position. It may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/or malfunction when/if

the product falls to the ground.

Do not install the product in proximity to a source of heat and humidity such as a heater or a stove. Avoid

placing the unit in direct sunlight.

Be cautious of a dew formation. Please completely dry the product before use when it happens.

Electronics devices such as solar panels and LED light bulbs may generate high levels of RF noise that may

cause an interference. This is not a defect of receiver circuits of our product.

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About transceiver

Be cautious of the whip antenna when carried. It may make contact with your eye and cause injury.

Do not connect devices other than speciﬁ ed ones to the jacks and ports on the product. It may result in dam-

age to the devices.

Turn oﬀ and remove the power source (charger adapter etc.) from the product when the product is not in use

for extended period of time or in case of maintenance.

Never pull the cord alone when you unplug AC cable form the wall outlet.

Check with your local waste oﬃ cials for details on recycling or proper disposal of the electronics product, bat-

tery-packs and accessories in your area.

United States, EU States, Russia, China and many other countries. ALINCO and authorized dealers are not responsi-

ble for any typographical errors there may be in this manual. The contents of this manual may be updated without any

notice or obligation.Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical inaccuracies. Changes or modiﬁ cations not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Marine Transceiver

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• TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................. I

STANDARD ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................... 1

Standard Accessories ......................................................................................................................... 1

BATTERY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 2

Charging Operation ............................................................................................................................. 2

Battery Charger Type .......................................................................................................................... 2

Notice for Charging Battery ................................................................................................................. 2

How to Charge .................................................................................................................................... 4

How to Store the Battery ..................................................................................................................... 6

PREPARATION ......................................................................................................................................... 7

Installing / Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................ 7

Installing / Removing the Antenna....................................................................................................... 7

Installing / Removing the Belt Clip ...................................................................................................... 8

Installing Optional Microphones .......................................................................................................... 8

GETTING ACQUAINTED .......................................................................................................................... 9

LCD Display ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Appearence ........................................................................................................................................11

BASIC OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 14

Turn the Radio ON & OFF ................................................................................................................ 14

Adjusting Volume .............................................................................................................................. 14

Adjusting the Squelch Level .............................................................................................................. 14

Channel Group Selection .................................................................................................................. 15

Channel Selection ............................................................................................................................. 15

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Receiving .......................................................................................................................................... 17

Transmitting....................................................................................................................................... 17

MONI Key Function ........................................................................................................................... 18

Volume Mute Function ...................................................................................................................... 18

Automatic Backlight ........................................................................................................................... 18

Keypad Lock ..................................................................................................................................... 18

TX Power Selection ........................................................................................................................... 19

Scan Types ....................................................................................................................................... 19

Set TAG Channels ............................................................................................................................ 20

Scan Operation ................................................................................................................................. 21

Dual-Watch........................................................................................................................................ 21

Tri-Watch ........................................................................................................................................... 22

FUNCTION MENU SETUP ..................................................................................................................... 23

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................... 27

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 28

VHF MARINE CHANNEL LIST ............................................................................................................... 29

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 30

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• STANDARD ACCESSORIES

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Standard Accessories

• EA-257 Whip antenna

• EBP-104 Li-ion battery pack (7.4V,1200mAh)

• EDC-294 Rapid charger

• EDC-298 AC Adapter

• EBC-54 Belt Clip

• Belt Clip Fixing Screws

• Charger Desktop Tapping Screws

NOTE: Accessories may diﬀ er depending on the version you have purchased. Please contact your local

dealer for details of standard accessories and the warranty-policy before purchase. Make sure accesso-

ries are completely dry before attachment.

NOTE: Accessories may diﬀ er depending on the version you have purchased. Please contact your local

d

ealer for details of standard accessories and the warranty-policy before purchase. Make sure accesso

-

ries are completely dry before attachment.

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Charging Operation

The battery is not charged at the factory, please charge it before use. Charge the battery for the

ﬁ rst time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery to its

normal operating capacity. After repeating fully charge/discharge cycle for two or three times, the

operating capacity will reach the best performance. The battery life is over when its operating time

decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged and it must be replace to new one.

Battery Charger Type

Please use ALINCO’s designated charger, other models may cause explosion. After installing the

battery, when the radio displays

low battery, please charge the battery.

Notice for Charging Battery

▲ Do not short circuit the charger. Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery,otherwise

the warranty is void and you risk serious damage to yourself and properties.

▲ The ambient temperature should be between 5°C and 40°C while charging. The battery won’t be

charged out of this temperature range.

▲ To avoid interfering the charging procedure, please do not cut oﬀ the power or take out the bat-

tery during charging.

▲ Do not recharge the battery if it is already fully charged. This may shorten the life of the battery

or damage the battery.

▲ Do not charge the battery or radio if it is damp. Dry it before charging to avoid danger.

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• BATTERY INFORMATION

BATTERY INFORMATION

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• BATTERY INFORMATION

BATTERY INFORMATION

Caution

• Risk of explosion, generation of heat or leak of chemicals inside if the battery is replaced by an incorrect

type or reverse polarity. Use always the recommended types of batteries in this manual only.

• The battery pack isn’t fully charged when shipped. It must be charged before use.

• Charging should be conducted in a temperature range of +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F).

• Don’t modify, dismantle, incinerate or immerse the battery pack in the water as this can be dangerous.

• Never short circuit the battery pack terminals, as this can cause damage to the equipment or lead to

heating of the battery which may cause burns.

• Unnecessary prolonged charging (overcharging) can deteriorate battery performance.

• The battery pack should be stored in a dry place where temperature is in -10°C to +45°C (-14°F to

+113°F) range. Temperatures outside this range can cause the battery liquid to leak. Exposure to pro-

longed high humidity can cause corrosion of metal components.

• Battery-packs are a consuming part. When its operating time becomes considerably short after a normal

charge, please consider that the pack is exhausted and replace it with a new one.

• The battery pack is recyclable. Check with your local waste oﬃ cials for details on recycling options or

proper disposal in your area.

• Use speciﬁ ed genuine chargers only to charge battery packs. Use of other chargers may cause damage

to products, you and your property.

• Never carry battery packs together with conductive articles such as metals in a same bag to prevent

from short-circuiting. Put the packs only in nylon bags to carry them safely.

• Even if you do not use the battery pack for a long time, charge it at least once every three months to

prevent deterioration.

Caution

•

R

isk o

f

explosion,

g

eneration o

f

heat or leak o

f

chemicals inside i

f

the batter

y

is replaced b

y

an incorrect

t

y

pe or reverse polarit

y

. Use alwa

y

s the recommended t

y

pes o

f

batteries in this manual onl

y

.

• The batter

y

pack isn’t

f

ull

y

char

g

ed when shipped. It must be char

g

ed be

f

ore use.

•

C

har

g

in

g

should be conducted in a temperature ran

g

e o

f

+5

°C

to +40

°C

(

+41

°

F to +104

°

F

)

.

• Don’t modi

fy

, dismantle, incinerate or immerse the batter

y

pack in the water as this can be dan

g

erous.

• Never short circuit the batter

y

pack terminals, as this can cause dama

g

e to the equipment or lead to

h

eatin

g

o

f

the batter

y

which ma

y

cause burns.

•

U

nnecessar

y

prolon

g

ed char

g

in

g

(

overchar

g

in

g)

can deteriorate batter

y

per

f

ormance.

• The batter

y

pack should be stored in a dr

y

place where temperature is in -10

°C

to +45

°C

(

-14

°

F to

+

113

°

F

)

ran

g

e. Temperatures outside this ran

g

e can cause the batter

y

liquid to leak. Exposure to pro-

l

on

g

ed hi

g

h humidit

y

can cause corrosion o

f

metal components.

• Batter

y

-packs are a consumin

g

part. When its operatin

g

time becomes considerabl

y

short a

f

ter a normal

c

har

g

e, please consider that the pack is exhausted and replace it with a new one.

• The batter

y

pack is rec

y

clable.

C

heck with

y

our local waste o

ﬃ

cials

f

or details on rec

y

clin

g

options or

p

roper disposal in

y

our area.

•

U

se speci

ﬁ

ed

g

enuine char

g

ers onl

y

to char

g

e batter

y

packs. Use o

f

other char

g

ers ma

y

cause dama

g

e

to products,

y

ou and

y

our propert

y

.

• Never carr

y

batter

y

packs to

g

ether with conductive articles such as metals in a same ba

g

to prevent

f

rom short-circuitin

g

. Put the packs onl

y

in n

y

lon ba

g

s to carr

y

them sa

f

el

y

.

• Even i

f

y

ou do not use the batter

y

pack

f

or a lon

g

time, char

g

e it at least once ever

y

three months to

p

revent deterioration.

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• BATTERY INFORMATION

BATTERY INFORMATION

How to Charge

1.

Plug the AC adaptor into the wall-outlet. Connect

the DC plug into the DC jack on the charger.

2.

Insert the battery alone or with radio into the char-

ger. and make sure the battery terminals are in con-

tact with the charging terminals. LED turns to RED

(charging).

3.

It takes about 4.5 hours to fully charge the battery,

and LED lights GREEN when the charge is com-

plete.

Warning: Never charge

• While the radio is turned on. When turned on, the char-

ger and LED indication may fail to operate.

• When the radio and/or the battery are wet. It may cause

short-circuit and water-damage to the charger.

Desktop

Charger

Charging Indicator

Self-taping Screws

(size 3mm x 8mm)

Self-taping Screws

(size 3mm x 8mm)

Mounting BracketBattery

Desktop

Charger

Transceiver

(With battery

pack)

Charging Indicator

Power OFF

Charge the separate battery

Char

g

e radio with batter

y

attached

W

arning: Never charge

•

W

hile the radio is turned on. When turned on

,

the char

-

g

er and LED indication may fail to operate.

•

W

hen the radio and/or the battery are wet. It may cause

s

hort-circuit and water-damage to the charger.

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• BATTERY INFORMATION

BATTERY INFORMATION

NOTE:

▲ Trouble means battery heating, short circuit or charger malfunction. Remove the battery pack from the

charger immediately and contact to your local dealer for services.

▲ The max trickle pre-charging time is 30 minutes. In case the red indicator continues to blink longer,

please stop charging and consult with your local dealer for services.

▲ It is known that Li-Ion battery packs heat up over 400°C by itself when kept in a temperature of over

80°C for extended period of time. Although the packs are protected against overheating with a protec-

tive circuit, never leave the battery packs in a car or similar locations in hot seasons.

▲ Li-ion packs may deteriorate by over 30% regardless of conditions after 3 years. This is a nature of Li-

ion pack and not a defect of the product.

▲ The charger is to charge the battery pack only. It is not an AC adapter to operate the radio. Never

attempt to transmit the radio with using the charger as it will cause the damage to the charger and a

repair/replace may become necessary.

▲ The charge should be conducted in an ambient temperature with a proper air-conditioning in an ex-

tremely hot or cold seasons.

▲ Try charging the battery pack only when having trouble charging with the radio.In case the radio may

have troubles, the charge can’t be conducted properly. If the battery pack can be charged alone,

please take the radio to your local dealer for services.

NO

TE

:

▲

Trouble means batter

y

heatin

g

, short circuit or char

g

er mal

f

unction. Remove the batter

y

pack

f

rom the

c

har

g

er immediatel

y

and contact to

y

our local dealer

f

or services.

▲

The max trickle pre-char

g

in

g

time is 30 minutes. In case the red indicator continues to blink lon

g

er,

p

lease stop char

g

in

g

and consult with

y

our local dealer

f

or services.

▲

It is known that Li-Ion batter

y

packs heat up over 400

°C

b

y

itsel

f

when kept in a temperature o

f

over

8

0

°C

f

or extended period o

f

time. Althou

g

h the packs are protected a

g

ainst overheatin

g

with a protec-

tive circuit, never leave the batter

y

packs in a car or similar locations in hot seasons.

▲

Li-ion packs ma

y

deteriorate b

y

over 30

%

re

g

ardless o

f

conditions a

f

ter 3

y

ears. This is a nature o

f

Li-

ion pack and not a de

f

ect o

f

the product.

▲

The char

g

er is to char

g

e the batter

y

pack onl

y

. It is not an A

C

adapter to operate the radio. Never

attempt to transmit the radio with usin

g

the char

g

er as it will cause the dama

g

e to the char

g

er and a

r

epair

/

replace ma

y

become necessar

y

.

▲

The char

g

e should be conducted in an ambient temperature with a proper air-conditionin

g

in an ex-

tremel

y

hot or cold seasons.

▲

Tr

y

char

g

in

g

the batter

y

pack onl

y

when havin

g

trouble char

g

in

g

with the radio.In case the radio ma

y

h

ave troubles, the char

g

e can’t be conducted properl

y

. I

f

the batter

y

pack can be char

g

ed alone,

p

lease take the radio to

y

our local dealer

f

or services.

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• BATTERY INFORMATION

BATTERY INFORMATION

How to Store the Battery

1.

The battery should be kept in the status

of 50%-100% charged when storing.

2.

It should be kept in cool, dry environ-

ment and remove it from the radio.

3.

Keep away from source of heat and

direct sunlight.

Note : Battery pack discharges faster when it is attached to the radio. Please always remove it from the

radio when not in use.

WARNING

▲ Do not short circuit battery terminals.

▲ Never attempt to remove the casing from the

battery pack.

▲ Never assemble the battery hazardous in explo-

sive atmosphere as, spark may cause explosion.

▲ Do not put the battery in hot environment or

throw it into ﬁ re, it may also cause explosion.

Note : Battery pack discharges faster when it is attached to the radio. Please always remove it from the

ra

d

i

o

w

h

e

n n

o

t in

use

.

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