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Vertex Standard VM-3500E Owner's Manual

Vertex Standard VM-3500E Owner's Manual

25 watt vhf/fm marine transceiver
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VM-3500E
25 Watt VHF/FM
Marine Transceiver
Owner's Manual
Oversized alphanumeric LCD, knobs and keys
30 W Loud Hailer with listen back and 4 fog horns, Bells & Whistles
Direct keypad entry of a channel using the keypad
Removable ClearVoice speaker microphone with 16/9 key and channel
selection
8
Display shows channel names, and repeats GPS information
Capable of connecting an optional enhanced RAM+ second station re-
mote microphone
8
DSC distress call automatically broadcasts lat/long and vessel ID
DSC position request function and NMEA data input/output to connect to
8
GPS Plotter
Versatile user-programmable Scanning, Priority Scan and Dual Watch
One-button access to Channel 16 and 9
8 with GPS attached
VM-3500E
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  • Page 1 VM-3500E 25 Watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver Owner's Manual Oversized alphanumeric LCD, knobs and keys 30 W Loud Hailer with listen back and 4 fog horns, Bells & Whistles Direct keypad entry of a channel using the keypad Removable ClearVoice speaker microphone with 16/9 key and channel...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8.12.1 Operating the PA HAIL mode ............... 28 8.12.2 Operating the FOG HORN mode ............28 8.13 NAVIGATION INDICATION ................ 29 8.14 LCD DIMMER ....................29 8.15 INTERCOM OPERATION ................30 8.15.1 COMMUNICATION ................30 8.15.2 CALLING ....................30 8.16 VOICE SCRAMBLER ................. 31 Page 2 VM-3500E...
  • Page 3 11.3 DSC / RADIO SETUP MODE ............... 61 12 MAINTENANCE ....................62 12.1 GENERAL ..................... 62 12.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ..............63 13 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS .................. 64 14 SPECIFICATIONS ....................65 15 APPENDIX ......................66 FOG HORN TIMING CHART ................66 VM-3500E Page 3...

  • Page 4: General Information

    The Vertex Standard VM-3500E is a VHF/FM transceiver designed for use in the frequency range of 156.025 to 163.275 MHz. The VM-3500E can be oper- ated from 11 to 16 VDC and has a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.

  • Page 5: Installation Note

    For frequency allocation, apply for a license at List of the practicable area your local spectrum management authority. For actual usage contact your dealer or sales shop in order to get your transceiver adjusted to the allocated frequency range. VM-3500E Page 5...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    A 3 foot, 3dB gain antenna represents twice as much gain over the imaginary antenna. Typically a 3 foot 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The longer 8 foot 6dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require the additional gain. Page 6 VM-3500E...

  • Page 7: Coaxial Cable

    To get your coax cable through a fitting and into your boat’s interior, you may have to cut off the end plug and reattach it later. You can do this if you follow the directions that come with the connector. Be sure to make good soldered connections. VM-3500E Page 7...

  • Page 8: Installation

    It must have a PL259 connector. RG-8/U coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is 25 feet or more from the radio. RG58 cable can be used for distances less than 25 feet. Page 8 VM-3500E...

  • Page 9: Accessory Cable

    BLUE- NMEA Input (+) GREEN - NMEA Input (–) Connect to NMEA (–) output of GPS Connect to NMEA ( + ) input of GPS GRAY- NMEA Output (+) BROWN-NMEA Output (–) Connect to NMEA (–) input of GPS VM-3500E Page 9...

  • Page 10: Connection Of Gps With Nmea Output

    (DSC sentences to Standard Horizon Plotter for Position Polling) 6.5 CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS After connections have been made between the VM-3500E and the GPS, a small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of the LCD display. To see additional GPS information, press the [ F ] key momentarily, then press the [ 6 ( NAV )] key.

  • Page 11: Changing The Gps Time

    6.6 CHANGING THE GPS TIME From the Factory the VM-3500E shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL(MENU) ] key until “Radio Setup”...

  • Page 12: Changing The Time Location

    [ 16/9 ] key. In the local time mode, the display shows the time by the 12-hour system. Meanwhile, the display shows the time by the 24-hour system in the UTC mode. ( “UTC” mode ) ( “LOCAL” mode ) Page 12 VM-3500E...

  • Page 13: Changing Cog To True Or Magnetic

    6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Exit,” then press the [ ENT ] key to return to the “Radio Setup” menu, select “Exit” and press the [ ENT ] key to return to radio operation. VM-3500E Page 13...

  • Page 14: Optional Mmb-84 Flush Mount Installation

    (see Figure 2). 5. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface. Bracket Adjusting Screw Lock-washer nut combination Figure 2. MMB-84 Flush Mount Installation Page 14 VM-3500E...

  • Page 15: Optional Enhanced Ram+ Second Station Mic Installation

    6.10 OPTIONAL ENHANCED RAM+ SECOND STATION MIC INSTALLATION The VM-3500E is capable of using an Enhanced RAM+ MIC to remotely con- trol the Radio, DSC and PA/Fog functions. In addition the VM-3500E can oper- ate as a full function intercom system.

  • Page 16: Controls And Indicators

    13 or 67, the power will temporarily switch from LO to HI power until the PTT is released. The [ H/L ] key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power only channels. Page 16 VM-3500E...
  • Page 17 DISTRESS PULL OPEN Figure 4. Controls and Connectors VM-3500E Page 17...
  • Page 18 Secondary use (Depends on the transceiver version) Press the [ F ] key first then press the [ 3 ( SCAN )] key, start and stop the scanning of programmed channels. Refer to section “8.12 SCANNING” for details. Page 18 VM-3500E...
  • Page 19 Secondary use Press the [ F ] key first then press the [ 8 ( PA )] key, available to operate the 30 Watt PA function. Refer to section “8.13 PA/FOG OPERATION” for details. VM-3500E Page 19...
  • Page 20 (refer to Section 10) or “ DSC Setup ” menu (refer to Section 8). Radio Setup DSC Setup “ ” menu “ ” menu [ F ] Key Press the [ F ] key to activate the “Alternate” key function. Page 20 VM-3500E...
  • Page 21 Used to send a DSC Distress Call. To send the distress call refer to section “9.3.1 (Transmitting A DSC Distress Call).” ACCESSORY CONNECTION CABLE Connects the VM-3500E to a GPS, a PA speaker, and an external speaker. DC INPUT CABLE Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 12V DC.

  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch. NOTE This is a noise-canceling microphone. The oval slot on the bottom of microphone should be positioned within 1.5 cm from the mouth for opti- mum performance. Page 22 VM-3500E...

  • Page 23: Transmit Time-Out Timer (Tot)

    In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. VM-3500E Page 23...

  • Page 24: Noaa Weather Alert Testing

    For example, Channels 68 and 69 are some of the channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic, and then go back to either Page 24 VM-3500E...

  • Page 25: Dual Watch (To Ch16)

    MEM CH2 CH. 16 MEM CH3 CH. 16 CH. 16 MEM CH5 CH. 16 MEM CH4 4. To stop Dual Watch, press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 4 ( DW )] key again. VM-3500E Page 25...

  • Page 26: Scanning

    6. The channel number will blink during reception. 7. To stop scanning, press the [ 16/9 ] , [ WX ] , [ CALL ( MENU )] , or PTT key. Page 26 VM-3500E...
  • Page 27 6. To stop scanning, press the [ 16/9 ] , [ WX ] , [ CALL ( MENU )] , or PTT key. You may change the scan resume time by the Radio Setup Mode, refer to section “10.7 SCAN RESUME TIME.” VM-3500E Page 27...

  • Page 28: Pa/Fog Operation

    HAIL/PA speaker which provides two-way communications through the HAIL/PA speaker. NOTE When in PA or FOG mode the VM-3500E will receive on the last selected VHF channel before entering into the PA or FOG mode and receive DSC calls.

  • Page 29: Navigation Indication

    You will be able to see the effects of your changes. 3. When you have completed the adjustment, press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 1 ( DIM )] key again, return to radio operation mode. VM-3500E Page 29...

  • Page 30: Intercom Operation

    8.15 INTERCOM OPERATION If the RAM+ Mic is connected to the VM-3500E, you may communicate be- tween the VM-3500E and RAM+ Mic. 8.15.1 Communication 1. Press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 5 ( IC )] key, the mode is changed to “IN- TERCOM”...

  • Page 31: Voice Scrambler

    4. Press the [ ENT ] key to save the scrambler code and return to radio opera- tion mode (with voice scrambler). 5. Monitor the channel before transmitting. 6. To disable the voice scrambler, press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 7 ( SCRM )] key again. VM-3500E Page 31...

  • Page 32: Digital Selective Calling

    DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or receive Distress, Urgency, Safety, Routine, POSITION REQUEST, POSITION SEND, and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver. The pos- sible feature depends on transceiver version. Contact your Vertex Standard dealer for details. Page 32...

  • Page 33: Maritime Mobile Service Identity (Mmsi)

    Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels. THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPERATE THE VM-3500E DSC FUCTIONS. How can I obtain an MMSI assignment? Please contact your Dealer.

  • Page 34: Dsc Distress Call

    9.3 DSC DISTRESS CALL The VM-3500E is capable of transmitting and receiving DSC Distress mes- sages to all DSC radios. The VM-3500E may be connected to a GPS to also transmit the Latitude, Longitude of the vessel. 9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Call...

  • Page 35: Receiving A Dsc Distress Call

    Cancel a DSC Distress Call If a DSC Distress call was sent by error the VM-3500E allows you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the Distress Call that was made in error. Press the [ CLR ] key, then press the [ ENT ] key.

  • Page 36: All Ships Call

    7. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and say PAN PAN PAN or “Securite, Securite, Securite” depending on the pri- ority of the call. Say your call sign and announce the channel you wish to switch to for communications. Page 36 VM-3500E...

  • Page 37: Receiving An All Ships Call

    (switching to the channel is private between the two stations). 9.5.1 Setting up the Individual Directory The VM-3500E has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit Indi- vidual calls.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Individual Call Ringer

    5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select ringing time of a Individual Call. 6. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the selected setting. 7. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. Page 38 VM-3500E...

  • Page 39: Transmitting An Individual Call

    [ ENT ] key. 6. Press the [ ENT ] key again to transmit the individual DSC signal. 7. After INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, the transceiver will wait 8 seconds VM-3500E Page 39...
  • Page 40 10. After the second INDIVIDUAL CALL is transmitted, if the reply signal is not received, the display will be as shown in the illustration on the right. To send Page 40 VM-3500E...

  • Page 41: Receiving An Individual Call

    When receiving an individual call, an acknowledgment must be sent back to the calling station. The VM-3500E default setting is Automatic, but has a selection that allows you to manually send a reply before the radio will switch to the re- quested calling channel.

  • Page 42: Group Call

    To clear the previous letter, press the [ CLR ] key. 9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press the [ ENT ] key to advance to the GROUP MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) Page 42 VM-3500E...

  • Page 43: Setup A Group Call

    7. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the designated channel. 8. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessels you desire to communicate with. VM-3500E Page 43...
  • Page 44 9. After the GROUP CALL is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the designated channel. 10. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then key the microphone and call the other vessels you desire to communicate with. Page 44 VM-3500E...

  • Page 45: Receiving A Group Call

    9.6.3 Receiving a Group Call 1. When a group call is received, the VM-3500E will produce a ringing alarm sound. 2. The radio automatically switches to the requested channel. 3. Press any key to stop the alarm. 4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the Group for a message.

  • Page 46: Manual Setting Of The Gps Location

    9.7 Manual Setting of the GPS Location ( LAT/LOG ) You may send the Latitude/Longitude of your vessel location manually even if the VM-3500E is not connected the GPS receiver unit. After the position is entered, transmitting a DSC Distress, Position Request, or Position Send will contain the manually entered position.
  • Page 47 Note VM-3500E Page 47...

  • Page 48: Radio Setup Mode

    The contrast level can be set from “ ” to “ .” 5. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the selected level. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. Page 48 VM-3500E...

  • Page 49: Time Offset

    UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time). 5. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the time offset. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. FFSET ABLE VM-3500E Page 49...

  • Page 50: Time Location

    ” (rep- resenting “Magnetic”) or “ ” (representing “True”). 5. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. Page 50 VM-3500E...

  • Page 51: Priority Channel Set

    4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “ ” or “ Memory .” 5. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. VM-3500E Page 51...

  • Page 52: Scan Resume Time

    10.7 SCAN RESUME TIME (Depends on the transceiver version) This selection is used to select the time the VM-3500E waits after a transmis- sion ends before starting scanning. 1. Press and hold down the [ CALL ( MENU )] key until “...

  • Page 53: Channel Name Change

    Radio Setup ” menu. 9. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat steps 3 through 8. 10. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. VM-3500E Page 53...

  • Page 54: Unit Nameing

    Radio Setup ” menu. 9. If you want to enter the name of another unit, repeat steps 3 through 8. 10. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. Page 54 VM-3500E...

  • Page 55: Fog Alert Tone Frequency

    4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select desired tone frequency. 5. Press the [ ENT ] key to store the selected setting. 6. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [ 16/9 ] key. VM-3500E Page 55...

  • Page 56: Enhanced Ram+ Mic Opertion

    11 ENHANCED RAM+ MIC OPERATION When the RAM+ microphone is connected to the VM-3500E, most VHF, DSC, setup menus and PA modes can be remotely operated. The RAM+ Mic sup- plied with 7 m of routing cable and can be extended up to 21 m using three 7 m extension cables model CT-100.
  • Page 57 [ CALL/SET ] Key The [CALL/SET] key functions as the enter key. Secondary use Press the [ CALL/SET ] key to access the DSC OPERATION menu. Press and hold the [ CALL/SET ] key to access the SETUP menu. VM-3500E Page 57...
  • Page 58 4 minute intervals until an acknowledgment is received. 7. When a DSC Distress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected. The LCD shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your dis- tress. Page 58 VM-3500E...

  • Page 59: Intercom Opertion

    6. Press the [ DW ] key again the mode will revert to “RADIO” mode. ( VM-3500E’s PTT switch is pressed ) 11.2.2 Calling Hold down the [ DW ] key for 1 second or more, when the “INTERCOM” opera- tion is activated.

  • Page 60: Pa/Fog Operation

    [ WX ] key. 11.3.2 Operating the FOG Horn The VM-3500E is capable of sending Underway, Stop, Sail, Tow, Horn, Siren, Aground and Anchor signals. 1. Press and hold the [ NAV ] key then select FOG with the [ ] or [ ] key.

  • Page 61: Dsc/Radio Setup Mode

    [CALL/SET] key to save the new setting. 6. Press the [ ] / [ ] key to select “ ,” then press the [ CALL/SET ] key to EXIT return to the normal operation. RADIO SETUP-menu DSC SETUP-menu VM-3500E Page 61...

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC or fall below 11 VDC. • Use only VERTEX STANDARD-approved accessories and replacement parts. In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer. Page 62...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting Chart

    This radio requires NMEA0183 format with GLL, RMB, GGA, or GNS sentence as an output signal. If the GPS has a baud rate setting make sure to select 4800 and parity to NONE. VM-3500E Page 63...

  • Page 64: Channel Assignments

    160.825 Duplex - - - 161.650 Weather (RX only) 156.275 160.875 Duplex - - - 161.775 Weather 156.275 Simplex (RX only) 156.325 160.925 Duplex - - - 163.275 Weather 156.375 Simplex (RX only) 156.425 Simplex 156.475 Simplex Page 64 VM-3500E...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    DSC Format ......................Class D NMEA Input/Output ................. Output - DSC, DSE Input - GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS Measurements are made in accordance with EN301 025. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. VM-3500E Page 65...

  • Page 66: Appendix

    (separated by 2 seconds) every 120 seconds. Listen Back 120s AGROUND One 11-second rings every 60 seconds. Vessel is aground. Listen Back ANCHOR One 5-second rings every 60 seconds. Vessel is at anchor. Listen Back Page 66 VM-3500E...
  • Page 67 MEMO VM-3500E Page 67...
  • Page 68 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Copyright 2004 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. VERTEX STANDARD All rights reserved. US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. No portion of this manual YAESU EUROPE B.V. may be reproduced P.O.

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