Vertex Standard VX-230 Series Operating Manual

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LED Indicator
Green Monitor on (or Side 1 or Side 2 switch is activated)
Blinking Green Busy Channel (or SQL off)
Glows Red Transmitting
Blinking Red Battery Voltage is Low
Yellow Receiving a Selective Call
CH ( Channel ) Selector
Antenna
VOL/PWR Knob
Speaker
MIC/SP Jack
( External Mic/Earphone )
Push To Talk
( PTT ) Switch
Side 1 Switch
Side 2 Switch Microphone
Battery Pack Latch
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FNB-V103LIA 7.4 V 1380 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
FNB-V104LIA 7.4 V 2300 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
VAC-300 Desktop Rapid Charger (CD-34 + PA-42)
VAC-6300 6-unit Multi Charger
PA-42 AC Adapter (for CD-34)
Earpiece/Microphone
MH-37
A4B
MH-45 Speaker/Microphone (Noise Cancelling)
B4B
Speaker/Microphone (Small Type)
MH-360S
MH-450S Speaker/Microphone (Miniature Type)
VH-115S Light weight headset w/ Boom mic
VH-215S Light weight padded headset, Single Speaker
VH-225S Light weight padded headset, Dual Speaker
VC-25 VOX Headset
VCM-2 Vehicle Charger Mount Adapter
DCM-1 Desktop Charger Bracket
ATV-8A Rubber Antenna 134-151 MHz
Rubber Antenna 150-163 MHz
ATV-8B
ATV-8C Rubber Antenna 161-174 MHz
ATV-6XL Rubber Antenna 134-174 MHz (Untuned)
ATU-6A Rubber Antenna 400-430 MHz
ATU-6B Rubber Antenna 420-450 MHz
ATU-6C Rubber Antenna 440-470 MHz
ATU-6D Rubber Antenna 450-485 MHz
ATU-6F Rubber Antenna 485-520 MHz
CLIP-18 Belt Clip
Leather Case
LCC-230
CE99 Programming Software
USB Programming Interface
FIF-12
CT-27 Radio to Radio Programming Cable
CT-42A PC Programming Cable (CT-29 + CT-28)
CT-106 PC Programming Cable (for FIF-12)
Copyright 2013
Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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attery ack nStallatiOn and emOval
 To install the battery, hold the transceiver with your left hand,
so your palm is over the speaker and your
Push the bottom side
thumb is on the top of the belt clip. Insert
of the Battery Pack
the battery pack into the battery
compartment on the back of the
radio while tilting the Belt
Clip outward, then push
the bottom side of the
battery pack until
t h e b a t t e r y p a c k
locks with the Bat-
tery Pack Latch.
 To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any protec-
tive cases. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the
radio, then slide the battery downward and out from the radio
while holding the Belt Clip.
Caution
Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Lithium-
Ion packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-
circuited.
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Ow attery ndicatiOn
As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually becomes
lower. When the battery voltage becomes to low, substitute a freshly
charged battery and recharge the depleted pack. When the battery
voltage is low, the LED indicator on the top of the radio will blink
red. Furthermore, if your Dealer sets the "Low Battery Alert" feature
into the transceiver, an alert beeper will sound when the battery volt-
age is low.
This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Commu-
nications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational
Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with
the following Standards and Guidelines:
 FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Ef-
fects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
 FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Eval-
uating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
 ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromag-
netic Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz.
 ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the
Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields-
RF and Microwave.
WARNING: This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy
during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classi-
fied as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during
the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and
the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use
by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment.
CAUTION: To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnet-
ic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational
use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
 Please read this manual carefully to become familiar with the
features of this transceiver.
 Do not transmit the radio without an antenna connected.
 This radio is NOT approved for use by the general popula-
tion in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted
to occupational use, work related operations only where the
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reliminary tePS
 Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as de-
scribed previously.
 Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. Never
attempt to operate this transceiver without an antenna con-
nected.
 If you have a Speaker/Microphone, we recommend that it not
be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation
of the VX-230.
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 Turn the top panel's VOL/PWR knob
clockwise to turn on the radio on.
 Turn the top panel's CH selector knob
to choose the desired operating chan-
nel.
 Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the
volume level. If no signal is present,
press and hold in the Programmable
key assigned to "SQL OFF" for more
than one second; background noise
will now be heard, and you may use
this to set the VOL/PWR knob for the
desired audio level.
S t i
afetY raining nfOrmatiOn
radio operator must have the knowledge to control its RF ex-
posure conditions.
 When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with
its microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your
mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away
from your head and body.
 The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty
cycle not exceeding 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk (PTT) con-
figurations. DO NOT transmit for more than 50 % of total
radio use time (50 % duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50
% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance re-
quirements to be exceeded.
To keep the Body Worn configuration with the Vertex Stan-
dard CLIP-18 belt-clip, reduce the maximum operating duty
cycle still more.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of
the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit
by pressing the PTT button or by using the Vertex Standard
VC-25 VOX headset.
 When operate the radio with the Vertex Standard CLIP-18
belt-clip, make the transmission time as short as possible, to
keep the Body Worn configuration.
 Always use the FNB-V103LIA or FNB-V104LIA Lithium-Ion
Battery.
 Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
 Perform the battery charging where the ambient tempera-
ture range +50 °F to +104 °F (10 °C to +40 °C). Charge out
of this range could cause damage to the battery pack.
 Battery Pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
O
peratiOn
 Press and hold in the Programmable
key assigned to "SQL OFF" for more
than one second (or press the key
twice) to quiet the noise and resume
normal (quiet) monitoring.
 To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
 To transmit, press and hold in the PTT
switch. Speak into the microphone
area of the front panel grille (lower
right-hand corner) in a normal voice
level. To return to the Receive mode,
release the PTT switch.
Do not transmit the radio without
an antenna connected.
 If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the plastic cap and
its two mounting screws from the right side of the transceiver,
then insert the plug from the Speaker/Microphone into the MIC/
SP jack; secure the plug using the screws supplied with the
Speaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear
while receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on the Speak-
er/Microphone, just as you would on the main transceiver's body.
Note: Save the original plastic cap and its mounting
screws. They should be re-installed when not using the
Speaker/Microphone.
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Operation:–20 °C to +55 °C
Battery Charging:+10 °C to +40 °C
(Turn the radio off while charging the battery)
 Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.
Vertex Standard shall not be liable for any damage or ac-
cidents such as fire, leakage or explosion of batteries, etc.,
caused by the malfunction of non-Vertex Standard accesso-
ries.
 This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during
transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as
occupational use only, meaning it must be used only during
the course of employment by individuals aware of hazard-
ous, and the ways to minimize such hazardous. This radio is
not intended for use by the General Population in an uncon-
trolled environment.
The information listed above provides the user with the information
needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to
assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of
this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can
possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To
avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs
are posted to do so.
Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to elec-
tromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities,
aircraft, and blasting sites.
FCC LICENSE INFORMATION
This radio operates on communications frequencies which are
subject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules
and Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Pri-
vate Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before
operating their equipment.
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