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Key Functions
Key Functions
Key Functions
Key Functions
Key Functions
All versions of the VX-350 provide [ Side 1 ] and [ Side 2 ] keys. The
LCD version of the VX-350 provide [ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] , and [ D ] function
keys. These Programmable keys functions can be customized (set
to other functions), via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD
dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. Some fea-
tures may require the purchase and installation of optional internal
accessories. The possible Programmable key features are illustrated
below, and their functions are explained in the next chapter. For fur-
ther details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been
assigned to the Programmable key on your particular radio, and
keep it handy.
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[ A ]
[ B ]
[ C ]
[ D ]
[ Side 1 ]
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Mon ( Monitor )
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Lamp
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Scan
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DW ( Dual Watch )
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Low Power
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TA ( Talk Around )
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TX Save Disable
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Encryption
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CH Up
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CH Down
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Call
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Reset
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Call 2
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Call 3
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Code Up
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Code Down
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Code Set
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Speed Dial
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Emergency
Option Switch 1
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Option Switch 2
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Lock
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FM-Scan
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SQL Set
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Lone Walker
TA Scan
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SQL Off
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Scan Set
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1: LCD Version only
2: Requires FVP-25, FVP-35, or FVP-36 Encryption Unit.
3: FVP-35 only
Notice !
There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver.
All service jobs must be referred to an authorized VERTEX
STANDARD Service Representative. Consult your Authorized
VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installation of optional ac-
cessories.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harm-
ful interference.
Mon ( Monitor )
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key momen-
tarily to disable the Tone squelch.
Lamp
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to illumi-
nate the LCD for five seconds.
Scan
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed
into the transceiver. While scanning, the radio will check each channel
for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is
present.
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To activate scanning:
OLD
[ Side 2 ]
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
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The scanner will search the channels, looking for active ones; it
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will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speak-
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ing.
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To stop scanning:
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
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Operation will revert to the channel to which the CH knob is set.
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DW ( Dual Watch )
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The Dual Watch feature is similar to the Scan feature, except that only
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two channels are monitored: the current operating channel, and the
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"Priority" channel.
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To activate Dual Watch:
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
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The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it
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finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
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To stop Dual Watch:
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
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Operation will revert to the channel to which the CH knob is set.
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Low Power
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to set the
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radio's transmitter to the "Low Power" mode, thus extending battery
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life. Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key again
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to return to "High Power" operation when in difficult terrain.
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When the radio's transmitter is set to "Low Power" mode, the "L"
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icon will be indicated on the display.
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TA ( Talk Around )
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to acti-
vate the Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex chan-
nel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utilizing a "re-
peater" station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the
repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This fea-
ture has no effect when you are operating on "Simplex" channels, where
the receive and transmit frequencies are already the same.
When the "TA" function is activated, the "
on the display.
TX Save Disable
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to disable
the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a location where
high power is almost always needed.
The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing trans-
mit power when a very strong signal from an apparently nearby sta-
tion is being received. Under some circumstances, though, your hand-
held radio may not be heard well at the other end of the communica-
tion path, and high power may be necessary at all times.
Encryption
When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, pressing the assigned
Programmable key of the "Encryption" toggles the Scrambler "on"
and "off."
Channel Up
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to switch
to a higher operating channel number.
Channel Down
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to switch
to a lower operating channel number.
Description of Operating Functions
Description of Operating Functions
Description of Operating Functions
Description of Operating Functions
Description of Operating Functions
Call, Reset
When the 2-tone or 5-Tone selective calling unit is installed, press (or
Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to silence the re-
ceiver and reset for another call, when a communication is finished.
Call 2, Call 3
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to send a
5-Tone sequential tone group which is pre-defined.
Code Up, Code Down
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to switch
to a higher (or lower) paging code number for the 5-Tone Paging Sys-
tem.
Code Set
Press the assigned Programmable key to change the encode digits
for 5-tone operation. To change a specific digit, select the desired digit
using the [ A ] key, then change the number using the [ B ] / [ C ] keys, and
store the number using the [ D ] key.
Speed Dial
Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number
memories (up to five memories) into your radio.
To dial a number, press (or Press and hold) the assigned Program-
mable key to toggle the pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone num-
ber memory, then press the PTT switch. The DTMF tones sent during
the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
Emergency
The VX-350 series includes an "Emergency" feature, which may be
useful, if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your
transceiver's channel. For further details contact your VERTEX STAN-
DARD dealer.
Option Switch 1, Option Switch 2
When the optional unit is installed, these functions have various uses.
For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
Lock
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to lock
the VX-350's knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch. The pre-
cise lockout configuration is programmed by your VERTEX STAN-
DARD dealer.
Follow-Me Scan
"Follow-Me" Scan feature checks a User-assigned Priority Channel
regularly as you scan the other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3,
and 5 (of the 8 available channels) are designated for "Scanning," the
user may nonetheless any channel as the "User-assigned" Priority Chan-
nel via the "Follow-Me" feature.
Press the assigned Programmable key to activate "Follow-Me" scan-
ning, then turn the CH selector knob to the channel which you want to
" icon will be indicated
designate as the "User-Assigned Priority Channel". When the scanner
stops on an "active" channel, the User-assigned Priority Channel will
automatically be checked every few seconds.
SQL Set
You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function:
Press the assigned Programmable key. A tone will sound, and
the current squelch level will appear on the display.
Press the [ Side 1 ] / [ Side 2 ] key to select the desired squelch level.
Two seconds after releasing the [ Side 1 ] / [ Side 2 ] key, the display
will revert to the normal channel indication.
Lone Worker
Press and hold the assigned Programmable key to toggle the Lone
Worker feature "ON" and "OFF."
The Lone Worker feature will emit an audible alarm for 30 seconds at
one second intervals when the Lone Worker Timer has expired. If the
user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio
switches to the Emergency mode.
TA Scan
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the TA (Talk Around)
scan feature "On" and "Off."
While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-350 will search both the trans-
mit and receive frequencies (the " " icon will blink on the LCD ver-
sions). When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the
VX-350 will pause until the signal disappears (" " icon will appear
but not blink). When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency,
the VX-350 will check for activity on the receive frequency every few
seconds (interval programmed by your Dealer).
SQL Off
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to disable
the Noise and Tone squelch. Again press (or Press and hold) the as-
signed Programmable key to resume normal (quiet) Noise and Tone
squelch action.
Scan Set
Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to delete
the Current Memory Channel from the Scanning List. When you de-
lete a channel from the Scanning List, a ringing beeper will sound, and
" " icon will disappear from the LCD (LCD version). To restore a
particular channel to your Scanning List, press (or press and hold) the
assigned Programmable key again; a ringing beeper will sound, and
" " icon will appear on the LCD (LCD version).
ARTS ( Auto Range Transpond System
Auto Range Transpond System )
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
ARTS
Auto Range Transpond System
Auto Range Transpond System
Auto Range Transpond System
This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-
equipped station are within communication range.
During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for about
1 second every 55 seconds in an attempt to shake hands with the other
station.
If you are out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses
that no signal has been received, a ringing beeper will sound, and "OUT
RANGE
RANGE
RANGE" will appear on the LCD (on the LCD version). If you subse-
RANGE
RANGE
quently move back into range, as soon as the other station transmits,
your beeper will sound and "IN RANGE
IN RANGE" will appear on the LCD (on
IN RANGE
IN RANGE
IN RANGE
the LCD version).
DTMF Paging System
DTMF Paging System
DTMF Paging System
DTMF Paging System
DTMF Paging System
This system allows paging and selective calling, using DTMF tone
sequences.
When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone sequence which
matches yours, your radio's squelch will open and the alert will sound.
On the LCD version, the three-digit code of the station which paged
you will be displayed on your radio's LCD.
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
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Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia
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