Emergency Channel Operation - Yaesu VX-5R Operating Manual

The VX-5R includes an "Emergency" feature which may be useful if you have someone
monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver's UHF "Home" channel. See page
43 for details on setting the Home channel.
The "Emergency" feature is activated by pressing the [ HM/RV ( EMG )] key for one second.
When this is done, the radio (A) is placed on the UHF Amateur band Home channel, (B)
emits a loud "Alarm" sound (the volume is controlled by the VOLUME knob), and (C) if
you press the PTT key, this alarm sound will be transmitted.
Use this feature if you are out for a walk and want a quick way of alerting a family member
as to a dangerous situation. The alarm sound may discourage an attacker and allow you to
escape.
Be sure to arrange with a friend or family member to be monitoring on the
same frequency, as there will be no identification sent via the Emergency
alarm sound. And do not transmit the alarm tone except in a true emergency!
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