Vertex Standard VX-230 Series Operating Manual page 2

The VX-230 provide [ Side 1 ] and [ Side 2 ] keys. These "Pro-
grammable" keys functions can be customized (set to other
functions), via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD
dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements.
Some features may require the purchase and installation of op-
tional internal accessories. The possible Programmable key
features are illustrated below, and their functions are explained
in the next chapter. For further details, contact your VERTEX
STANDARD dealer.
For future reference, check the box below to each function that
has been assigned to the Programmable key on your particular
radio, and keep it handy.
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TA ( Talk Around )
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Mon ( Monitor )
/ / TX Save Disable /
SQL Off / / Reset /
SQL Set / / Call /
Low Power / / Call 2 /
Scan / / Call 3 /
Follow-Me Scan / / Speed Dial /
Scan Set / / Lock /
DW ( Dual Watch ) – /
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TA Scan / / Lone Worker
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key momen-
tarily to disable the Tone squelch. When disables the Tone squelch,
the LED indicator on the top of the radio will glow green.
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to dis-
able the Noise and Tone squelch. Again press (or Press and hold) the
assigned Programmable key to resume normal (quiet) Noise and
Tone squelch action.
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You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function. Press
the assigned Programmable key to toggle the squelch threshold
level "High" and "Low".
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key
to set the radio's transmitter to the "Low Power" mode, thus
extending battery life. Press (or Press and hold) the assigned
Programmable key again to return to "High Power" operation
when in difficult terrain. When the radio's transmitter is set to
"Low Power" mode, the LED indicator on the top of the radio
will glow green.
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The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels pro-
grammed into the transceiver. While scanning, the radio will check
each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel
if a signal is present.
 To activate scanning:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
The scanner will search the channels, looking for active ones;
it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is
speaking. When the scanner is activated, the LED indicator on
the top of the radio will glow green.
 To stop scanning:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
Operation will revert to the channel to which the CH knob is set.
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"Follow-Me" Scan feature checks a User-assigned Priority Channel
regularly as you scan the other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1,
3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels) are designated for "Scanning,"
the user may nonetheless any channel as the "User-assigned" Prior-
ity Channel via the "Follow-Me" feature.
Press the assigned Programmable key to activate "Follow-Me"
scanning, then turn the CH selector knob to the channel which you
want to designate as the "User-Assigned Priority Channel". When
the scanner stops on an "active" channel, the User-assigned Priority
Channel will automatically be checked every few seconds (interval
programmed by your Dealer).
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Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to de-
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lete the Current Memory Channel from the Scanning List. When you
[ S 2 ]
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delete a channel from the Scanning List, a low tone beep will sound.
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To restore a particular channel to your Scanning List, press (or press
/
and hold) the assigned Programmable key again; a high tone beep
/
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The Dual Watch feature is similar to the Scan feature, except that
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only two channels are monitored: the current operating channel, and
– /
the "Priority" channel.
– /
 To activate Dual Watch:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time
it finds a channel on which someone is speaking. When the Dual
Watch feature is activated, the LED indicator on the top of the
radio will glow green.
 To stop Dual Watch:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
Operation will revert to the channel to which the CH knob is set.
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Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the TA (Talk Around)
scan feature "On" and "Off."
While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-230 will search both the trans-
mit and receive frequencies (and the LED indicator on the top of the
radio will glow green). When a signal is encountered on the receive
frequency, the VX-230 will pause until the signal disappears.
When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the VX-230
will check for activity on the receive frequency every few seconds
(interval programmed by your Dealer).
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to ac-
tivate the Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex
channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utilizing
a "repeater" station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass
the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This
feature has no effect when you are operating on "Simplex" channels,
where the receive and transmit frequencies are already the same.
When the "TA" function is activated, the LED indicator on the top
of the radio will glow green.
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to dis-
able the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a location
where high power is almost always needed.
The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing
transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently nearby
station is being received. Under some circumstances, though, your
hand-held radio may not be heard well at the other end of the com-
munication path, and high power may be necessary at all times.
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to si-
lence the receiver and reset for another call, when a communication
is finished.
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to send
a programmed 2- or 5-Tone sequential tone.
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to send
a 5-Tone sequential tone group which is pre-defined.
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Peed ial
Your Dealer may have a pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone num-
ber memory into your radio. Press (or Press and hold) the assigned
Programmable key to send the pre-programmed Auto-Dial tele-
phone number. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence
will be heard in the speaker.
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Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to lock
the CH knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch. The precise
lockout configuration is programmed by your VERTEX STAN-
DARD dealer.
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mergency
The VX-230 series includes an "Emergency" feature, which may
be useful, if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency
as your transceiver's channel. For further details contact your VER-
TEX STANDARD dealer.
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Press and hold the assigned Programmable key to toggle the Lone
Worker feature "ON" and "OFF."
The Lone Worker feature will emit an audible alarm for 30 seconds
at one second intervals when the Lone Worker Timer has expired.
If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the
radio switches to the Emergency mode.
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The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and At-
mospheric Administration have requested the cooperation of
the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving
the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0 to 406.1
MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not
attempt to program this apparatus, under any circumstances,
for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the
apparatus is to be used in or near North America.
Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved
for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the US Coast
Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this
frequency band be part of the pre-programmed oper-
ating frequencies of this radio.
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There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver.
All service jobs must be referred to an authorized VERTEX
STANDARD Service Representative. Consult your Autho-
rized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installation of op-
tional accessories.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not ex-
pressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user's
authorization to operate this device.
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This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-
equipped station are within communication range.
During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for
about 1 second every 55 seconds in an attempt to shake hands with
the other station.
If you are out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses
that no signal has been received, a ringing beeper will sound. If you
subsequently move back into range, as soon as the other station
transmits, your beeper will sound.
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ispOsal OF yOur leCtrOniC anD
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leCtriC quipment
Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled
bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.
Electronic and Electric Equipment should be re-
cycled at a facility capable of handling these items
and their waste by products.
In EU countries, please contact your local equipment sup-
plier representative or service center for information about
the waste collection system in your country.
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This transceiver works on frequencies which are not gener-
ally permitted.
List of the practicable area
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For frequency allocation,
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apply for a licence at your
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local spectrum management
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authority.
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For actual usage contact
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your dealer or sales shop in order to get your transceiver ad-
justed to the allocated frequency range.
Declaration of Conformity
sers
We, YAESU UK Ltd. declare under our sole responsibility that the
following equipment complies with the essential requirements of
the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Type of Equipment: FM Transceiver
Brand Name: VERTEX STANDARD
Model Number: VX-231-D0-5 / VX-231-G6-5
Manufacturer: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Address of Manufacturer: 4-8-8 Nakameguro Meguro-Ku, Tokyo
153-8644, Japan
Applicable Standards:
This equipment is tested and conforms to the essential require-
ments of directive, as included in following standards.
EN 300 086-2 V1.3.1
Radio Standard:
EN 301 489-01 V1.8.1
EMC Standard: EN 301 489-05 V1.3.1
EN 60950-1: 2006 +A11: 2009 +A1: 2010
Safety Standard:
The technical documentation as required by the Conformity As-
sessment procedures is kept at the following address:
Company: YAESU UK Ltd.
Address: Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
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VX-231-G6-5 400 - 470 MHz
VX-231-G7-5 450 - 520 MHz
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