Basic Arts Setup And Operation; Arts Polling Time Options - Yaesu VX-3R Operating Manual

ARTS™
B ARTS™ S
ASIC
1. Set both radios to the same DCS code number, per the discussion on page ??.
2. Press and hold in the [ ] key for one second. You will observe
the "OUT RNG OUT RNG" display on the LCD below the operating fre-
OUT RNG OUT RNG
OUT RNG
quency. ARTS™ operation has now commenced.
3. Every 25 seconds, your radio will transmit a "polling" call to the
other station. When that station responds with its own ARTS™
polling signal, the display will change to "IN RNG
that the other station's polling code was received in response to
yours.
4. Press and hold in the [ ] key for one second to exit ARTS™ operation and resume
normal functioning of the transceiver.
ARTS™ P
OLLING
The ARTS™ feature may be programmed to poll every 25 seconds (default value) or 15
seconds. The default value provides maximum battery conservation, because the polling
signal is sent out less frequently. To change the polling interval:
1. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 7: ARTSIT
Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL
knob.
3. Press the [ TXPO ] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired polling interval (15
or 25 seconds).
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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