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Yaesu VX-3E Operating Manual

Vhf/uhf ultra-compact dual-band transceiver with wide band coverage
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ULTRA-COMPACT DUAL-BAND TRANSCEIVER
WITH WIDE BAND COVERAGE
VX-3R/E
O
M
PERATING
ANUAL
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
Tennozu Parkside Building
2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan
YAESU USA
6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

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  • Page 1 VHF/UHF ULTRA-COMPACT DUAL-BAND TRANSCEIVER WITH WIDE BAND COVERAGE VX-3R/E PERATING ANUAL YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Tennozu Parkside Building 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan YAESU USA 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU UK Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General Description ..............1 Scanning ..................54 Controls & Connections ............2 Setting the Scan-Resume Mode ........... 54 Keypad Functions ..............3 VFO Scanning ..............56 LCD Display ................4 How to Skip (Omit) a Frequency Accessories & Options ............... 5 during VFO Scan .............

  • Page 3: General Description

    S-Meter, thus reducing guesswork in setting the squelch thresh- old. We appreciate your purchase of the VX-3R/E, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, and learn about the many exciting features of your thrilling new Yaesu hand- held transceiver! VX-3R/E O...

  • Page 4: Controls & Connections

    These nine keys select many of most important operating features on the VX-3E. The functions of The internal micro- SPEAKER the keys are described in p h o n e i s l o c a t e d...

  • Page 5: Keypad Functions

    & C ONTROL ONNECTIONS EYPAD UNCTIONS RIMARY UNCTION ECONDARY UNCTION HIRD UNCTION [ F/W ] + K RESS RESS RESS AND Switches the operating Activates CTCSS or DCS A c t i v a t e s t h e S m a r t mode.

  • Page 6: Lcd Display

    & C ONTROL ONNECTIONS LCD D ISPLAY Memory Bank Active Operating Band Number or Memory Channel Number Repeater Shift Direction Skip Memory Channel or CTCSS/DSC Operation Preferential Memory Channel Internet Connection Feature Active Priority Channel Operating Frequency Audio Volume Level Secondary Keypad Active Battery Indicator Dual Watch Active...

  • Page 7: Accessories & Options

    Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Con- sult your Yaesu dealer for details re- garding these and any newly avail- able options Connection of any non-...

  • Page 8: Antenna Installation

    NSTALLATION OF CCESSORIES NTENNA NSTALLATION The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range of the trans- ceiver. However, for enhanced base station medium-wave and shortwave reception, you may wish to connect an external (outside) antenna, as the supplied antenna is very small and cannot be expected to provide high performance at these frequencies.

  • Page 9: Installation Of Accessories

    2) If the charge is not completed in three hours or if “CHGERR” appears in the display, the battery may be deteriorated. Do not attempt to forcibly charge the battery, Please contact your Yaesu dealer. 3) If you do not use the VX-3R/E for a long time, remove the FNB-82LI Lithium-Ion battery pack from the VX-3R/E, as battery leakage could cause damage to the VX- 3R/E and FNB-82LI.

  • Page 10: Installation Of Fba-37 Alkaline Battery Case

    NSTALLATION OF CCESSORIES FBA-37 A NSTALLATION OF LKALINE ATTERY ASE OPTION The optional FBA-37 Battery Case allows operation of the VX-3R/E using three “AA” size alkaline batteries. When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place.

  • Page 11: Interface Of Packet Tncs

    The VX-3R/E may be used for Packet operation using the optional CT-91 microphone adapter (available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy interconnection to commonly-avail- able connectors wired to your TNC. You may also build your own cable, using a four- conductor miniature phone plug, per the diagram below.

  • Page 12: Operation

    PERATION Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many fea- tures of the VX-3R/E. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to read the “Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the most out of this fantastic new transceiver.

  • Page 13: Squelch Adjustment

    PERATION QUELCH DJUSTMENT The VX-3R/E’s Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no signal is being received. The Squelch system make “standby” operation more pleasant, and sig- nificantly reduces battery current consumption. The Squelch system may be adjusted independently for the FM and Wide-FM (FM Broad- cast) modes.

  • Page 14: Selecting The Operating Band

    PERATION ELECTING THE PERATING The VX-3R/E covers an in- PERATING REQUENCY ANGE credibly wide frequency range, USA V EXP/EU V UMBER ERSION ERSION [ 1 ] SW Band 1.8 - 30 MHz 1.8 - 30 MHz over which a number of differ- [ 2 ] 50 MHz Ham Band 30 - 76 MHz...

  • Page 15: Frequency Navigation

    PERATION REQUENCY AVIGATION The VX-3R/E will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode. This is a channelized system which allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band. Two basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX-3R/E: 1 ) T UNING Rotation of the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the current operating band.

  • Page 16: Transmission

    PERATION RANSMISSION Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the 144 MHz or 430 MHz Amateur bands on which the VX-3R/E can transmit, you’re ready to go on the air! These are the most basic steps; more advanced aspects of transmitter operation will be discussed later.

  • Page 17: Am And Fm Broadcast Reception

    PERATION FM B ROADCAST ECEPTION The VX-3R/E includes provision for reception of AM and FM broadcasts. FM broadcast reception, utilizes a wide-bandwidth filter and stereo decoder which provides excellent fidelity. 1. Press the [ RADIO ] key momentarily to enter the Broadcast Reception mode.

  • Page 18: Sub-Rx Operation

    PERATION FM B ROADCAST ECEPTION SUB-RX O PERATION The SUB-RX Operation allows you to monitor your desired amateur band frequency while receiving AM or FM broadcast stations. Furthermore, you may transmit on the amateur frequency by pressing the PTT switch. When a signal is received in the amateur band, the audio is output instead of the AM or FM Broadcast station.
  • Page 19 PERATION FM B ROADCAST ECEPTION 7. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Broadcast station. 8. When a signal is received in the amateur band, the amateur band audio is output to the speaker. The AM or FM Broadcast station will no longer be heard. When the amateur band signal drops, the AM or FM Broadcast station will be heard from the speaker, and SUB-RX Operation is resumed (the amateur band frequency is monitored while the AM broadcast station is heard from the...

  • Page 20: Advanced Operation

    DVANCED PERATION Now that you’re mastered the basics of VX-3R/E operation, let’s learn more about some of the really neat features. EYBOARD OCKING In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as- pects of the VX-3R/E’s keys and switches may be locked out. The possible lockout combi- nations are: KEY: The front panel keys are locked out PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Keypad Beeper Volume Level

    DVANCED PERATION DJUSTING THE EYPAD EEPER OLUME EVEL A keypad beeper provides useful audible feed back whenever a keypad is pressed. The keypad beeper level changes according to the receiver audio volume level setting. How- ever, you may adjust the volume balance between the receiving audio and keypad beeper via Set Mode Item 13: BP LVL.

  • Page 22: Keypad/Lcd Illumination

    DVANCED PERATION /LCD I EYPAD LLUMINATION Your VX-3R/E includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with mini- mal degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided: KEY 2S - KEY10S: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD for the selected illumination time when any key pressed.

  • Page 23: Changing The Channel Steps

    DVANCED PERATION HANGING THE HANNEL TEPS The VX-3R/E’s frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing channel steps of 5/ 8.33/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz per step (optional values differ depending on the band selected). A number of steps may be important to your operating requirements. Automatic (“AUTO”) step selection is based on the current operating frequency.

  • Page 24: S-Meter Squelch

    DVANCED PERATION METER QUELCH A special S-meter Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the squelch so only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch. To set up the S-meter squelch circuit for operation, use the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 25: Checking The Temperature

    DVANCED PERATION HECKING THE EMPERATURE The VX-3R/E can display the radio’s inside case temperature, measured by an internal sen- sor. 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 85: TEMP. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob.

  • Page 26: Repeater Operation

    EPEATER PERATION Repeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dra- matic extension of the communication range for low-powered hand-held or mobile trans- ceivers. The VX-3R/E includes a number of features which make repeater operation simple and enjoyable.

  • Page 27: Manual Repeater Shift Activation

    EPEATER PERATION ANUAL EPEATER HIFT CTIVATION If the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction other than that established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater shift manually. To do this: 1.

  • Page 28: Tone Calling (1750 Hz)

    1750 H ALLING If your transceiver is VX-3E (European version), press and hold in the T.CALL switch (just below the PTT switch) to generates a 1750-Hz burst tone to access the European repeater. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750-Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier.
  • Page 29 EPEATER PERATION VX-3R/E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 30: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Operation

    CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION CTCSS O PERATION Many repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed on your FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent false activation of the repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters. This tone system, called “CTCSS”...
  • Page 31 CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION CTCSS O PERATION 4. When you have made your selection of the CTCSS tone mode, press the PTT switch to save the new setting. 5. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 6.

  • Page 32: Dcs Operation

    CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION DCS O PERATION Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system which generally provides more immunity from false paging than does CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your VX-3R/E, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS.

  • Page 33: Dcs Code Inversion

    CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION DCS O PERATION DCS C NVERSION The DCS system was first introduced in the commercial LMR (Land Mobile Radio) ser- vice, where it is now in widespread use. DCS is sometime referred to by its different propri- ®...

  • Page 34: Tone Search Scanning

    CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION DCS O PERATION This is different from the usual method of restoring normal operation, and it applies only to the configuration of the CTCSS/DCS frequencies. Remember to restore the default setting “R-N.T-N” (Receive and transmit the Normal DCS Tone) when done. EARCH CANNING In operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS or DCS tone being used by...
  • Page 35 CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION EARCH CANNING If the Tone Scan feature does not detect a tone or code, it will continue to scan indefinitely. When this happens, it may be that the other station is not sending any tone. You can press the PTT switch to halt the scan at any time. You may listen to the (muted) signal from the other station during Tone Scanning when Set Mode Item 88: TS MUT is set to “OFF.”...

  • Page 36: Epcs (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch)

    CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION EPCS E & C NHANCED AGING QUELCH The VX-3R/E includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and a dedicated micro- processor providing paging and selective calling features. This allows you to place a call to a specific station (Paging), and to receive calls of your choice directed only to you (Code Squelch).

  • Page 37: Activating The Enhanced Paging

    CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION EPCS E & C NHANCED AGING QUELCH & C CTIVATING THE NHANCED AGING QUELCH YSTEM 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ MODE ] key. This provides a “Short-cut” to Set Mode Item 79: SQ TYP. 2.

  • Page 38: Paging Answer Back

    CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION EPCS E & C NHANCED AGING QUELCH AGING NSWER When you press the PTT switch to respond to a page call, the VX-3R/E transmits the same CTCSS tone pair. This tone pair will open the Code Squelch of the calling station. If you prefer, you can have the VX-3R/E respond to page calls automatically (“transpond”).

  • Page 39: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Bell Operation

    CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION CTCSS/DCS/EPCS B PERATION During CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the VX-3R/E so a ringing “bell” sound (or user programmed beep) alerts you to an incoming call. Here is the procedure for activating the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell: 1.

  • Page 40: Programming The User Beep

    CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION CTCSS/DCS/EPCS B PERATION ROGRAMMING THE Three User Beep Memories are provided, allowing you to create a unique original beep tone. Each User Beep Memory can store up to 64 steps with three octaves (“C1” through “B3”). 1. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2.

  • Page 41: Split Tone Operation

    CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION CTCSS/DCS/EPCS B PERATION 13. Press and hold the [ HM/RV ] key for one second to delete all data after the current position that may have previously been stored in the User Beep. 14. When you have programmed User Beep, press the [ TXPO ] key momentarily to con- firm the User Beep.
  • Page 42 VX-3R/E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 43: Memory Mode

    EMORY The VX-3R/E provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: “Regular” Memory Channels, which include: 900 “Standard” memory channels, numbered “1” through “900.” 99 “Frequency Skip Memories,” numbered “901” through “999.” 11 “Home” channels, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency on each operating band.

  • Page 44: Regular Memory Channel Operation

    EMORY ODE R EGULAR EMORY HANNEL PERATION EMORY TORAGE 1. Select the desired frequency while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it.

  • Page 45: Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies ("Odd Split")

    EMORY ODE R EGULAR EMORY HANNEL PERATION EMORY TORAGE “O TORING NDEPENDENT RANSMIT REQUENCIES PLITS All memories can store an independent transmit frequency, for operation on repeaters with non-standard shift. To do this: 1. Store the receive frequency using the method already described under MEMORY STORAGE (it doesn’t matter if a repeater offset is active).

  • Page 46: Home Channel Memory

    EMORY ODE R EGULAR EMORY HANNEL PERATION HOME C HANNEL EMORY A special one-touch “HOME” channel is available for each of the operating bands, to allow quick recall of a favorite operating frequency on each band. HANNEL ECALL 1. Press the [ F/W ] key then press the [ HM/RV ] key to recall the Home Channel on the band group where you are currently oper- ating.

  • Page 47: Labeling Memories

    EMORY ODE R EGULAR EMORY HANNEL PERATION ABELING EMORIES You may wish to append an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel’s use (such as a club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Set Mode.

  • Page 48: Memory Offset Tuning

    EMORY ODE R EGULAR EMORY HANNEL PERATION ABELING EMORIES To enable the alpha-numeric Tag (label) display again, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select “ALPHA” in step 5 above. You may set up some memory channels to have their frequencies displayed, while others may be set to have their Name Tag displayed.

  • Page 49: Masking Memories

    EMORY ODE R EGULAR EMORY HANNEL PERATION ASKING EMORIES There may be situations where you want to “Mask” memories so they are not visible during memory selection or scanning. For example, several memories used only in a city you visit infrequently may be stored, then “Masked”...

  • Page 50: Memory Bank Operation

    EMORY ODE R EGULAR EMORY HANNEL PERATION EMORY PERATION The large number of memories available in the VX-3R/E could be difficult to utilize without some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the VX-3R/E includes provision for dividing the memories into as many as 24 Memory Groups, so you can categorize the memories in a manner convenient to you.

  • Page 51: Removing Memories From A Memory Bank

    EMORY ODE R EGULAR EMORY HANNEL PERATION EMORY PERATION 6. To change to another Memory Bank, press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ BAND ] key. Now rotate the DIAL knob to select the new Memory Bank, then press the [ BAND ] key again. 7.

  • Page 52: Moving Memory Data To The Vfo

    EMORY ODE R EGULAR EMORY HANNEL PERATION OVING EMORY ATA TO THE Data stored on memory channels can easily be moved to the VFO, if you like. 1. Select the memory channel containing the frequency data to be moved to VFO. 2.

  • Page 53: Special Memory Channel Operation

    EMORY ODE S PECIAL EMORY HANNEL PERATION The VX-3R/E provides Special Memory Channels, which made up of: 10 “Weather Broadcast” Channels. 281 VHF Marine Channels 89 popular Short-wave Broadcast Station Memory Channels. You may assign the Special Memory Channels to a Memory Bank. See page 48 regard- ing Memory Bank Operation for details.

  • Page 54: Vhf Marine Channels

    EMORY ODE S PECIAL EMORY HANNEL PERATION VHF M ARINE HANNELS Another special Memory Bank contains VHF Marine Channels, pre-programmed at the factory, for quick selection. 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ ] key, to recall the Special Memory Menu. 2.

  • Page 55: Short-Wave Broadcast Station Memory Channels

    EMORY ODE S PECIAL EMORY HANNEL PERATION HORT ROADCAST TATION EMORY HANNELS A large number of Short-Wave Broadcast Station Memory Channels have also been pre- programmed at the factory, for convenient selection of broadcast stations. 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ ] key, to recall the Special Memory Menu. 2.

  • Page 56: Scanning

    CANNING The VX-3R/E allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, or a portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like. Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes.
  • Page 57 CANNING To set the Scan-Restart Delay Time: 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 76: SCN.STR. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob.

  • Page 58: Vfo Scanning

    CANNING VFO S CANNING This mode allows you to scan on the VFO mode. 1. Select the VFO mode by pressing the [ V/M ] key, if necessary. 2. Press and hold in the [ BAND ] key for one second, and rotate the DIAL knob while holding in the [ BAND ] key to select the band- width for the VFO scanner.

  • Page 59: How To Skip (Omit) A Frequency During Vfo Scan

    CANNING VFO S CANNING VFO S OW TO MIT A REQUENCY DURING If the VFO scan stops on a frequency or frequencies that you do not need (such as a spuri- ous radiation from a television), such frequencies can be “skipped” during VFO scanning. A special “Frequency Skip Memory”...

  • Page 60: Memory Scanning

    CANNING EMORY CANNING Memory scanning is also easy to initiate: 1. Set the radio to the Memory mode by pressing the [ V/M ] key, if necessary. 2. Press and hold in the [ BAND ] key for one second, and rotate the DIAL knob while holding in the [ BAND ] key to select the de- sired Memory Scan mode.

  • Page 61: How To Skip Omit A Channel During Memory Scan Operation

    CANNING EMORY CANNING OW TO MIT A HANNEL DURING EMORY PERATION As mentioned previously, some continuous-carrier stations like a Weather Broadcast sta- tion will seriously impede scanner operation if you are using the “Carrier Drop” Scan- Resume mode, as the incoming signal will not pause long enough for the transceiver to resume scanning.

  • Page 62: Preferential Memory Scan

    CANNING EMORY CANNING REFERENTIAL EMORY The VX-3R/E also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which you can “flag” within the memory system. These channels are designated by a blinking “ ” icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List. When you initiate memory scanning, the scan begins on a channel with the blinking “...

  • Page 63: Memory Bank Scan

    CANNING EMORY CANNING quency pair. See next chapter for details. 4. Release the [ BAND ] key to initiate Preferential Memory Scanning. Only the channels that have a blinking “ ” icon appended to the channel number will be scanned. EMORY When the Memory Bank feature is engaged, the scanner sweeps only memory channels in the current Memory Bank.

  • Page 64: Programmable Band Limit Memory Scan Pms

    CANNING ROGRAMMABLE IMIT EMORY This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VFO opera- tion. For example, you might wish to set up a limit (in North America) of 144.300 MHz to 148.000 MHz, to prevent encroachment into the SSB/CW “Weak Signal” portion of the band below 144.300 MHz.

  • Page 65: Priority Channel Scanning Dual Watch

    CANNING RIORITY HANNEL CANNING ATCH The VX-3R/E’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability, which allows you to operate on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a user-defined Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Memory Channel which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance with the Scan-Resume mode set via Set Mode Item 75: SCN.RSM.

  • Page 66: Priority Revert Mode

    CANNING RIORITY HANNEL CANNING ATCH RIORITY EVERT During Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available which will allow you to move to the Priority Channel instantly, without waiting for activity to appear on the Priority Channel. When this feature is enabled, and priority monitoring is engaged, just press the microphone’s PTT switch.

  • Page 67: Automatic Lamp Illumination On Scan Stop

    CANNING UTOMATIC LLUMINATION ON The VX-3R/E will automatically illuminate the LCD Lamp whenever the scanner stops on a signal; this allows you to see the frequency of the incoming signal better at night. Note that this will, of course, increase the battery consumption, so be sure to switch it off during the day (the default condition for this feature is “ON”).

  • Page 68: Smart Search Operation

    MART EARCH PERATION The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically where activity is encountered by your radio. When Smart Search is engaged, the transceiver will search above and below your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stopping on them even momentarily).

  • Page 69: Storing Smart Search Memories

    MART EARCH PERATION TORING MART EARCH EMORIES 1. Set the radio to the VFO mode. Be sure that you have the Squelch adjusted properly (so that band noise is quieted). 2. Rotate the DIAL, while pressing and holding in the [ MODE ] key, to select the “S SRCH (Smart Search) Mode.”...

  • Page 70: Channel Counter Operation

    HANNEL OUNTER PERATION The Channel Counter allows measuring of the frequency of a nearby transmitter, without knowing that frequency in advance. The frequency can be measured by bringing the VX- 3R/E close to the transceiver which is transmitting. The VX-3R/E performs a high-speed search within a ±5 MHz range from the frequency displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 71: Setting The Channel Counter Sweep Width

    HANNEL OUNTER PERATION ETTING THE HANNEL OUNTER WEEP IDTH You may change the bandwidth of the Channel Counter. Available selections are ±5, ±10, ±50, and ±100 MHz (default: ±5 MHz). Here is the procedure for setting the Channel Counter Bandwidth: 1.

  • Page 72: Message Feature

    ESSAGE EATURE The VX-3R/E provides a message feature, which sends a message (up to 16 characters) instead of sending a voice. 20 different messages can be programmed, and one of them can be selected and transmitted with your ID. Note The Message Feature requires that all members (1) use the VX-3R/E, VX- 8R/DR/E/DE, VX-8GR/GE, or Vertex Standard FTM-10R/RS/E/SE trans- ceiver, (2) store the same messages into the message slot, (3) store the same...

  • Page 73: Programming A Member List

    ESSAGE EATURE ROGRAMMING A EMBER (Requires all members set the same member list (includes own ID) into the same member box in the same order.) It is possible to register a maximum of 20 persons, in order to identify the sender. When you receive a message transfer, you can know who sent the message by the ID in the register.

  • Page 74: Set Your Personal Id

    ESSAGE EATURE ET YOUR ERSONAL You choose your personal ID from the member list. 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 56: MSG.REG. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob.

  • Page 75: Receiving A Message

    ESSAGE EATURE ECEIVING A ESSAGE 1. Set the radio to the coordination frequency. 2. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 79: SQ TYP. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob.

  • Page 76: Emergency Feature

    MERGENCY EATURE MERGENCY HANNEL PERATION The VX-3R/E 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 44 for details on setting the Home channel. The “Emergency”...

  • Page 77: Emergency Automatic Id Eai Feature

    MERGENCY EATURE ID EAI F MERGENCY UTOMATIC EATURE The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) feature can be used to aid in searching for persons who are incapacitated in disasters like earthquakes, especially search-and-rescue person- nel who may have become injured in a debris field. When using the EAI feature, a searcher transmits a unique command (CTCSS tone pair), which will automatically cause the in- jured party’s radio to transmit, so others may perform direction-finding and effect a rescue.

  • Page 78: Selecting The Eai Mode And Its Transmit Time

    MERGENCY EATURE ID EAI F MERGENCY UTOMATIC EATURE Selecting the EAI mode and its Transmit Time 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 31: EAI.TMR. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob.

  • Page 79: To Locate An Unresponsive Operator

    MERGENCY EATURE ID EAI F MERGENCY UTOMATIC EATURE OCATE AN NRESPONSIVE PERATOR SING THE FEATURE 1. Recall the Memory Channel “EAI” (must be the same as the searched person’s radio), which is found at the end of the “regu- lar” memory channel. 2.

  • Page 80: Arts (Automatic Range Transponder System)

    ARTS™ UTOMATIC ANGE RANSPONDER YSTEM The ARTS™ feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another ARTS™-equipped station are within communications range. This may be particularly use- ful during Search-and Rescue situations, where is important to stay in contact with other members of your group.

  • Page 81: Basic Arts Setup And Operation

    ARTS™ UTOMATIC ANGE RANSPONDER YSTEM ARTS™ S ASIC ETUP AND PERATION 1. Set both radios to the same DCS code number, per the discussion on page 30. 2. Press and hold in the [ ] key for one second. You will observe the “OUT RNG”...

  • Page 82: Arts Alert Beep Options

    ARTS™ UTOMATIC ANGE RANSPONDER YSTEM ARTS™ A LERT PTIONS The ARTS™ feature allows two kinds of alert beeps (or off), to alert you to the status of ARTS™ operation. Depending on your location and the potential annoyance associated with frequent beeps, you may choose the Beep mode which best suits your needs. The choices are: IN RANG: The beeps are issued only when the radio first confirms that you are within range, but does not re-confirm with beeps thereafter.

  • Page 83: Cw Identifier Setup

    ARTS™ UTOMATIC ANGE RANSPONDER YSTEM CW I DENTIFIER ETUP The ARTS™ feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutes during ARTS™ operation, the radio can be enabled to send “DE (your callsign) K”. The callsign field may contain up to 16 characters. Here’s how to program the CW Identifier: 1.

  • Page 84: Internet Connection Feature

    Vertex Standard WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) network, operating in the “SRG” (Sister Radio Group) mode. Details may be found at the WIRES-II Web site: http://www.yaesu.com/jp/en/wiresinfo-en/index.html. This feature may also be used to access other systems, as described below.

  • Page 85: Frg ("Friendly Radio Group") Mode

    NTERNET ONNECTION FEATURE FRG “F ” RIENDLY ADIO ROUP MODE ™ You may access other Internet Link Systems (including WIRES in the FRG mode) that use a DTMF string for access. ROGRAMMING THE CODE Load the DTMF tones which you wish to use for Internet-link access into an Internet Memory Register.

  • Page 86: Operation Accessing An Frg Node

    NTERNET ONNECTION FEATURE FRG “F ” RIENDLY ADIO ROUP MODE 17. When you have programmed a label that is less than 6 charac- ters, press the [ TXPO ] key to confirm the label. 18. Repeat steps 3 through 17 to store other access codes, if so de- sired.

  • Page 87: Dtmf Operation

    DTMF O PERATION Despite the lack of a DTMF keypad, you can still transmit DTMF tones with the VX-3R/ E for repeater control or autopatch use. DTMF T ANUAL ENERATION 1. Press and hold the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2.
  • Page 88 DTMF O PERATION DTMF A UTODIALER vious stored telephone number, if desired. 7. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the DTMF string. Selectable entries are 1 - 9, and A - F, with E and F representing DTMF “ ” and “#” tones respectively. 8.
  • Page 89 DTMF O PERATION DTMF A UTODIALER The speed at which the DTMF digits are sent can be changed. Two speed levels are avail- able: Low (10 digits per second) and High (20 digits per second: default). To toggle be- tween Low and High speed, use the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 90: Cw Learning Feature

    CW L EARNING EATURE The VX-3R/E provides a CW learning function, which sends the designated Morse Code via the sidetone (heard in the speaker) to help your CW learning. 1. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2.
  • Page 91 CW L EARNING EATURE 1) The “CPM” selection is based on the international “PARIS” standard, which stipulates five characters per word. 2) You may adjust the CW sidetone pitch via Set Mode Item 21: CWPTCH. Available selections are 400 - 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step). VX-3R/E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 92: Cw Training Feature

    CW T RAINING EATURE The VX-3R/E provides another CW learning function; call it a CW Training feature, which sends random Morse Code via the sidetone (heard in the speaker), so you can improve your CW proficiency. 1. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2.

  • Page 93: Miscellaneous Setting

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING ASSWORD The VX-3R/E provides a password feature which can minimize the chance that your trans- ceiver could be used by an unauthorized party. When the password feature is activated, the radio will ask for the four digit password to be entered when the radio is first turned on.

  • Page 94: Programming The [ ] Key

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING ROGRAMMING THE The Internet Key is the factory default (“primary” press key) function of the [ ] key. However, you may change the “primary” (press key) function of the [ ] key to another function via the Set Mode. 1.

  • Page 95: Att (Front End Attenuator)

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING ATT F RONT TTENUATOR The attenuator will reduce all signals (and noise) by 20 dB, and it may be used to make reception more pleasant under extremely crowded conditions. 1. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2.

  • Page 96: Wakeup Feature

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING AKEUP EATURE The Wakeup feature is similar to the Receive Battery Saver. However, it is a newer, more advanced feature which conserves battery life by providing a longer “sleep” time than the regular Receive battery Saver. The Wakeup feature, once engaged, operates while the trans- ceiver is turned off (“WAKEUP”...

  • Page 97: Tx Battery Saver

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING TX B ATTERY AVER The VX-3R/E also includes a useful Transmit Battery Saver, which will automatically lower the power output level when the last signal received was very strong. For example, when you are in the immediate vicinity of a repeater station, there generally is no reason to use the High Power output in order to achieve full-quieting access to the repeater.

  • Page 98: Automatic Power-Off (Apo) Feature

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING APO F UTOMATIC OWER EATURE The APO feature helps conserve battery life by automatically turning the radio off when there has been no dial or key activity for a user-defined period. The available selections for the time before power-off are 0.5 - 12 hours (0.5 hour/step), as well as APO Off. The default condition of the APO is OFF.

  • Page 99: Transmitter Time -Out Timer Tot

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING RANSMITTER IMER The TOT feature provides a safety switch, which limits transmission time to a pre-pro- grammed value. This will conserve battery power by limiting the length of transmissions. In the event of a stuck PTT switch (perhaps if the radio or a Speaker/Mic is wedged between car seats) it can prevent interference to other users as well as battery depletion.

  • Page 100: Automatic Power-On Feature

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING UTOMATIC OWER EATURE The VX-3R/E also includes the capability to turn itself on after a programmed time 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 58: ON TMR. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob.

  • Page 101: Changing The Tx Deviation Level

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING TX D HANGING THE EVIATION EVEL In many areas of the world, channel congestion has required that operating channels be closely spaced. In such operating environments, it often is required that operators use reduced deviation levels, so as to reduce the potential for interference to users on adjacent channels.

  • Page 102: My Bands Operation

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING ANDS PERATION The “My Bands” feature allows you to select several operating bands, and make only those bands available for selection via the [ BAND ] button. For example, if you do not need the reception of the SW and Air bands, you may skip (omit) these bands from the band selection loop.

  • Page 103: Changing The Status Of The [ ] Key

    ISCELLANEOUS ETTING VOL K HANGING THE TATUS OF THE By factory default, the [ VOL ] key keeps the status while pressing and holding the [ VOL ] key down. You may change the status of the [ VOL ] key to keep the status for approxi- mately three seconds after pressing the [ VOL ] key, after which time it reverts back to its previous status.

  • Page 104: Cloning

    “CLONE” will reappear on the Source radio. 8. Turn both radios off and disconnect the cloning cable. You can then turn the radios back on, and begin normal operation. Note: Can not perform the cloning operation between the VX-3R and VX-3E. CT-27 Clone Cable VX-3R/E O...

  • Page 105: Set Menu Mode

    The VX-3R/E Set Mode, already partially discussed in many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. The Set Mode is used to configure a wide variety of transceiver param- eters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Set Mode and adjust the various parameters: 1.
  • Page 106 UNCTION VAILABLE ALUES EFAULT TARIC 1 [ ANT AM ] Select the antenna to be used in the AM Broadcast listening. BAREXT / BARANT 2 [ ANT FM ] Select the antenna to be used in the FM Broadcast listening. EXTANT / EARPHO 3 [ ANT.ATT ] Enables/Disables the receiver Front-end Attenuator.
  • Page 107 UNCTION VAILABLE ALUES EFAULT TARIC 51 [ MRFSTP ] Selects the channel step for the fast channel selection mode 10CH / 20CH / 50CH / 100CH while in the Memory Recall mode. 52 [ MRNAME ] Stores “Alpha-Numeric” tags for the Memory channels. 53 [ MRPTCT ] Enables/Disables the Memory Write Protector.
  • Page 108 EPEATER ETTING VAILABLE ALUES EFAULT TARIC 5 [ ARS ] Enables / Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function. ON / OFF 68 [ RPT ] Sets the Repeater Shift Direction. SIMP / -RPT / +RPT 69 [ RPT.SFT ] Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift. 0.00 - 150.00 MHz (50 kHz/step) (Depends on the operating band and transceiver viersion)
  • Page 109 EAI S ETTING VAILABLE ALUES EFAULT TARIC 30 [ EAI ] Enables / Disables the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) feature. ON / OFF 31 [ EAI.TMR ] Sets the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) operating mode and its Trans- INT. 1M through INT.10M, INT.15M, INT.20M, mit Time.
  • Page 110 Set Mode Item 1 [ ANT AM ] Function: Select the antenna to be used in the AM Broadcast listening. Available Values: BAREXT/BARANT Default: BAREXT BAREXT: Uses both the internal Bar Antenna and the Rubber Flex Antenna. BARANT: Uses the internal Bar Antenna only. The Bar Antenna is directional;...
  • Page 111 Set Mode Item 7 [ ARTSIT ] Function: Selects the Polling Interval during ARTS™ operation. Available Values: 15SEC/25SEC Default: 25SEC Set Mode Item 8 [ BCLO ] Function: Enables/Disables the Busy Channel Lock-Out feature. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF Set Mode Item 9 [ BEL.RNG ] Function: Selects the number of Bell ringer repetitions.
  • Page 112 Set Mode Item 15 [ BP USR ] Function: Create the beep melody for Bell ringer function. See page 38 for details. Set Mode Item 16 [ BSY.LED ] Function: Enables/Disables the BUSY LED while the Squelch is open. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON Set Mode Item 17 [ CH CNT ] Function: Selects the Channel Counter Search Width.
  • Page 113 Set Mode Item 24 [ DCS CD ] Function: Setting of the DCS code. DCS CODE Available Values: 104 standard DCS codes 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 Default: DCS.023 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 Note: This Set Mode Item can select and set 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244...
  • Page 114 Set Mode Item 30 [ EAI ] Function: Enables/Disables the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) feature.. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF Set Mode Item 31 [ EAI.TMR ] Function: Sets the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) operating mode and its Transmit Time. Available Values: INT.
  • Page 115 5. Repeat the previous step as necessary to complete the message (up to 16 characters). 6. If you make a mistake, press the [ BAND ] key to backspace the cursor; now re-enter the correct letter/number. 7. Press the [ HM/RV ] key to delete all data after the cursor that may have been previ- ously stored erroneously.
  • Page 116 Set Mode Item 38 [ INT CD ] Function: Selects the Access Number (DTMF digit) for the SRG operation of the Internet Connection feature (WIRES™). Available Values: DTMF 0 - DTMF F Default: DTMF 1 Set Mode Item 39 [ INT MD ] Function: Selects the operating mode of the Internet Connection feature (WIRES™).
  • Page 117 Set Mode Item 44 [ LAMP ] Function: Selects the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode. Available Values: KEY 2S - KEY10S/CONT/OFF Default: KEY 5S (5 seconds) KEY 2S - KEY10S: Illuminates the LCD/Keypad for the selected time, when any key is pressed. CONT: Illuminates the LCD/Keypad continuously.
  • Page 118 Set Mode Item 50 [ MR WMD ] Function: Determines the method of selecting channels for Memory Storage. Available Values: NEXT/LOWER Default: NEXT NEXT: Stores the data into the memory channel, which is next highest from the last- stored memory channel. LOWER: Stores the data into the next-available “free”...
  • Page 119 Set Mode Item 57 [ MSG.SEL ] Function: Programming a Message for the Message feature. See page 70 for details. Set Mode Item 58 [ ON TMR ] Function: Set the On Timer Time. Available Values: OFF/00H.10M(00:10) 24H.00M(24:00) (10 minutes/step) Default: OFF The On Timer turns on the radio at the programmed time.
  • Page 120 Set Mode Item 62 [ PAG.CDT ] Function: Sets the Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. See page 34 for details. Set Mode Item 63 [ PR FRQ ] Function: Program the CTCSS Tone frequency for the User programmed Reverse CTCSS Decoder.
  • Page 121 Set Mode Item 69 [ RPT.SFT ] Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift. Available Values: 0.00 - 150.00 MHz (50 kHz/step) Default: Depends on the operating band and transceiver version. If you press the [ F/W ] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob, frequency steps of 1 MHz will be selected.
  • Page 122 Set Mode Item 75 [ SCN.RSM ] Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode. Available Values: 2SEC - 10SEC/BUSY/HOLD Default: 5 SEC 2 SEC - 10 SEC: The scanner will halt on a signal it encounters, and will hold there for the selected resume time.
  • Page 123 Set Mode Item 79 [ SQ TYP ] Function: Selects the Sub Audible Squelch Type. Available Values: OFF/TONE/TSQL/DCS/RV TN/PR FRQ/PAGER/MESSAGE Default: OFF TONE: Activates the CTCSS Encoder TSQ: Activates the CTCSS Encoder/Decoder DCS: Activates the Digital Coded Encoder/Decoder RV TN: Activates the Reverse CTCSS Decoder (Mutes the receiver when matching tone is received) PR FRQ:...
  • Page 124 Set Mode Item 82 [ STEP ] Function: Setting the Dial frequency steps. Available Values: AUTO/5/8.33/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz Default: AUTO (Step automatically changes according to operating frequency.) Note: 1) This Set Mode Item can select and set the Dial frequency steps to individual memory channels when Memory Offset Tuning is enabled as shown on page 46.
  • Page 125 Set Mode Item 86 [ TN FRQ ] Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Fre- CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY ( Hz ) quency. 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 Available Values: 50 standard CTCSS tones 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2...
  • Page 126 Set Mode Item 92 [ VOL MD ] Function: Select the DIAL knob function. Available Values: NORMAL/AUT.BCK Default: NORMAL NORMAL: The [ VOL ] key keeps the status while pressing the [ VOL ] key. AUT.BCK: The [ VOL ] key to keep the status approximately three seconds after pressing the [ VOL ] key.

  • Page 127: Reset Procedures

    ESET ROCEDURES In some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be corruption of data in the microprocessor (due to static electricity, etc.). If this happens, resetting of the microprocessor may restore normal operation. Note that all memories will be erased if you do a complete microprocessor reset, as described below.

  • Page 128: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS General Frequency Ranges: 0.5-1.8 MHz (AM Broadcast) 1.8-30 MHz (SW Band) 30-76 MHz (50 MHz HAM) 76-108 MHz (FM Broadcast) 108-137 MHz (Air Band) 137-174 MHz (144 MHz HAM) 174-222 MHz (VHF TV) 222-420 MHz (ACT1) 420-470 MHz (430 MHz HAM) 470-800 MHz (UHF TV;...
  • Page 129 PECIFICATIONS Transmitter RF Power Output: 1.5 W (@ 4.5 V AA x 3 or 3.7 V FNB-82LI 144 MHz) 3 W (@ 6 V or EXT DC 144 MHz) 1 W (@4.5 V AA x 3 or 3.7 V FNB-82LI 430 MHz) 2 W (@ 6 V or EXT DC 430 MHz) Low 0.1 W (@ 4.5 V AA x 3 or 3.7 V FNB-82LI) Low 0.3 W (@ 6 V or EXT DC)

  • Page 130: Fcc Notice

    FCC N OTICE 1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by YAESU could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. 2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...

  • Page 131: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, YAESU UK LTD. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment com- plies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC and Directive 2011/65/EU. Type of Equipment: FM Transceiver Brand Name: YAESU Model Number: VX-3E Manufacturer: YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
  • Page 132 Copyright 2014 Printed in Japan YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. 1403H-0M...

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