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Yaesu VX-6E Operating Manual

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VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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  • Page 1 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Description ............ 1 Scanning ..............46 Accessories & Options ..........2 VFO Scanning ................47 Controls & Connections ..........3 Setting the Squelch Level during activate Scanning Opertion 48 Top & Front Panel ................3 How to Skip (Omit) a Frequency during VFO Scan ..... 48 LCD ....................

  • Page 3: General Description

    The VX-6E’s small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town - and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating en- joyment.

  • Page 4: Accessories & Options

    Consult your Yaesu dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options.

  • Page 5: Controls & Connections

    This four-conductor miniature jack provides connec- tion points for microphone audio, earphone audio, PTT, and ground. Do not allow the VX-6E to become submerged in water while the plastic cover over the MIC/SP jack is removed. VOL Knob This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level.
  • Page 6 Automatic Power-Off Active Battery Saver Active Key Lock Active Low TX Power Selected Bell Alarm Active Dual Watch Active Battery Indicator Secondary Keypad Active Operating Mode S- & PO Meter Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature Active VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 7: Side & Bottom Panel

    (6-16V DC). The center pin of this jack is the Positive (+) con- nection. Do not allow the VX-6E to become submerged in water while the rubber cap over the EXT DC jack is removed. Battery Pack Latch Open this latch for battery removal.

  • Page 8: Keypad

    Code Squelch) feature ID) feature Stores the current Stores the current setting into Direct setting into Direct Third Function Activates the Key Memory Recall Memory Recall & H Lockout feature RESS Channel “7” Channel “8” VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 9 Tune” mode while in the Secondary Function [ F/W ] + K mode Memory Recall mode RESS Stores the current setting into Direct Activates the Priority Third Function Memory Recall (Dual Watch) function & H RESS Channel “9” VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 10: Antenna Installation

    If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the SWR presented to the transceiver is 1.5:1 or lower, to avoid excessive feedline loss. & H TRAP NSTALLATION VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 11: Installation Of Accessories

    CHGING the battery is being charged. When charging is finished, the display will change to indicate “ CHGFUL CHGFUL ” and the TX/BUSY indicator will glow green. CHGFUL CHGFUL CHGFUL AC line Outlet NC-72 E-DC-5B E-DC-6 VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 12: Installation Of Fba-23 Battery Case

    1) The FBA-23 is designed for use only with AA-type Alkaline cells. 2) If you do not use the VX-6E for a long time, remove the Alkaline batteries from the FBA-23, as battery leakage could cause damage to the FBA-23 and/or the transceiver.

  • Page 13: Interface Of Packet Tncs

    The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOL knob, as with voice operation. The input level to the VX-6E from the TNC may be adjusted via Set Mode Item 37:...

  • Page 14: Operation

    Pack has been detected. After this 2-second interval, the display will resume its nor- mal indication of the operating frequency. 3. To turn the VX-6E off, press and hold in the POWER switch again for one second. 1) If you don’t hear the two “Beep” tones when the radio comes on, the Beeper may have been disabled via the Menu system.

  • Page 15: Squelch Adjustment

    PERATION QUELCH DJUSTMENT The VX-6E’s Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no signal is being received. Not only does the Squelch system make “standby” operation more pleas- ant, it also significantly reduces battery current consumption. The Squelch system may be adjusted independently for the FM and Wide-FM (FM Broad- cast) modes.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Operating Band

    REQUENCY AVIGATION The VX-6E will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, a channelized system which allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band. Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX-6E:...
  • Page 17 To enter a frequency from the keypad, just press the numbered digits on the keypad in the proper sequence. There is no “Decimal point” key on the VX-6E, so if the frequency is below 100 MHz (e.g. 15.150 MHz), any required leading zeroes must be entered. How- ever, there is a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero - press the [ V/M ( DW ) MT ] key after the last non-zero digit.

  • Page 18: Transmission

    Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the 144 MHz, or 430 MHz Amateur bands on which the VX-6E 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 19: Changing The Transmitter Power Level

    HIGH ” notation appear and restore High Power operation. 1) The VX-6E is smart! You can set up Low power on the 144 MHz band, while leaving 430 MHz on High power, and the radio will remember the different settings on both bands. And when you store memories, you can store the power output settings separately in each memory, so you don’t waste battery...

  • Page 20: Changing The Microphone Gain Level

    Different operators speak at different voice levels, and speak at varying distances from the radio’s microphone. So as to compensate for these differences, the VX-6E includes a Microphone Gain control, that allows you to set the Microphone Gain to the best level according to your operating preferences.

  • Page 21: Am Aircraft Reception

    ROADCAST UDIO ECEPTION The VX-6E also includes provision for reception in the FM broadcast band, utilizing a wide-bandwidth filter which provides excellent fidelity. To Activate FM Broadcast Reception 1. Press the [ BAND ( SCN ) BND DN ] key (or press the [ F/W ] key, followed by the [ BAND ( SCN ) BND DN ] key) repetitively un- til a frequency in the FM broadcast band appears on the display.

  • Page 22: Advanced Operation

    DVANCED PERATION Now that you’re mastered the basics of VX-6E 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-6E’s DIAL and keypad may be locked out. The possible lockout combi-...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Keypad Beeper Volume Level

    /LCD I EYPAD LLUMINATION Your VX-6E includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The reddish 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: Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD for 5 seconds when any key pressed.

  • Page 24: Changing The Channel Steps

    (“AUTO”), any number of which may be important to your operating requirements. The VX-6E is set up at the factory in the “AUTO” configuration, which probably is satisfactory for most operation. However, if you need to change the channel step increments, the procedure to do so is very easy.

  • Page 25: Rf Squelch

    HECKING THE ATTERY OLTAGE The VX-6E’s microprocessor includes programming which will measure the current bat- tery voltage. 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 16: DC VLT DC VLT DC VLT.

  • Page 26: Repeater Operation

    EPEATER HIFTS Your VX-6E has been configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts customary in your country. For the 144 MHz band shift will be 600 kHz; on the 430 MHz band, the shift may be 1.6 MHz, 7.6 MHz.

  • Page 27: Manual Repeater Shift Activation

    To do this, follow the procedure below: 1. Set the VX-6E’s frequency to the band on which you wish to change the default repeater shift (144 MHz or 430 MHz Amateur Band). 2. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 28 “HM” (for instant switching to the “Home” channel for the band you are operating on). To change the configuration of this key, use Set Mode Item 28: HM/RV. See page 45. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 29: Ctcss/Dcs Operation

    T SQL T SQL system is active, which mutes your VX-6E’s receiver until it receives a call from another radio sending out a matching CTCSS tone. This can help keep your radio quiet until a specific call is received, which may be helpful while operating in congested areas of the band.

  • Page 30: Dcs Operation

    CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your VX-6E, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS;...

  • Page 31: Dcs Code Inversion

    4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 5. Remember to restore the default setting to “ DISABLE DISABLE ” when done. DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 32: Ctcss/Dcs Bell Operation

    CTCSS/DCS B PERATION During CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set up the VX-6E such that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activating the CTCSS/DCS Bell: 1.

  • Page 33: Tone Search Scanning

    TS MUT the Tone Search scanning speed, using Set Mode Item 69: TS SPD TS SPD TS SPD .” See page 102. TS SPD TS SPD Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory modes. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 34: Split Tone Operation

    PLIT PERATION The VX-6E can be operated in a Split Tone configuration via the Set mode. 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 58: SPLIT...

  • Page 35: Memory Mode

    EMORY The VX-6E provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: Regular Memory Channels, which made up of: 900 “Standard” memory channels, numbered “ 1 1 1 1 1 ” through “ .” 99 “Frequency Skip Memory” channels, numbered “...

  • Page 36: Memory Storage

    2. Turn to the desired transmit (uplink) frequency, then press and hold in the [ F/W ] key for one second. 3. Within five seconds of releasing the [ F/W ] key, rotate the DIAL knob to select the same memory channel number as used in step “1” above. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 37: Memory Recall

    7. If you make a mistake, press the [ BAND ( SCN ) BND DN ] key to back-space the cursor, then re-enter the correct letter, number, or symbol. 8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program the remaining letters, numbers, or symbols of the VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 38 To display the alpha-numeric “Tag” (label): 1. Set the VX-6E to the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, and recall the memory channel on which you wish to display its label. 2. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode.

  • Page 39: Memory Offset Tuning

    Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that chan- nel, as though you were in the “VFO” mode. 1. With the VX-6E in the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, select the desired memory channel. 2. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ V/M ( DW ) MT ] key to acti- vate the “Memory Tuning”...

  • Page 40: Moving Memory Data To The Vfo

    To place the radio into the Memory Only mode, turn the radio off. Now, press and hold in the [ V/M ( DW ) MT ] key while turning the radio on. To return to normal operation, repeat the above power-on procedure. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 41: Home Channel Memory

    88.000 MHz feature. Air Band 108.000 MHz 144 MHz Ham Band 144.000 MHz VHF-TV Band 174.000 MHz Action Band 1 230.000 MHz 430 MHz Ham Band 430.000 MHz UHF-TV Band 470.000 MHz Action Band 2 860.000 MHz VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 42: Memory Bank Operation

    EMORY PERATION The large number of memories available in the VX-6E could be difficult to utilize without some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the VX-6E includes provision for dividing the memories into as many as 24 Memory Banks, so you can categorize the memories in a manner convenient to you.
  • Page 43 9. When you have programmed a name which is under 6 characters, press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to confirm the label. 10. When you have completed the changing of the name, press the PTT key to save the label and exit. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 44: Direct Memory Recall Channel

    (for 2 seconds) the numeric key which was pressed in step 2. 5. To exit the Direct Memory Recall Channel mode, press and hold in the [ P ( DMR )] key for 2 seconds. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 45: Short-Wave Broadcast Station Memory Channels

    9.780 PORTGL Radio Portugal 11.850 JAPAN Radio Japan 11.960 PORTGL Radio Portugal 5.995 ASTRLA Radio Australia 15.555 PORTGL Radio Portugal 9.580 ASTRLA Radio Australia 21.655 PORTGL Radio Portugal 9.660 ASTRLA Radio Australia 12080 ASTRLA Radio Australia VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 46: Weather Broadcast Channels

    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. See page 55 for details regarding activation of this mode. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 47: Vhf-Marine Channels

    157.750 158.875 159.950 160.975 162.000 155.000 157.800 156.875 158.925 159.975 161.000 162.025 157.850 156.925 158.975 160.000 161.025 155.975 157.900 156.975 159.000 160.025 161.050 155.950 157.950 157.025 159.025 160.050 161.075 155.925 158.000 157.075 159.050 160.075 161.100 155.900 VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 48: Scanning

    CANNING The VX-6E 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.

  • Page 49: Vfo Scanning

    “Tag” will appear while you are selecting the bandwidth for the VFO scanner. 1) When you start the VFO Scanner, the VX-6E will be changing frequency in the upward direction. If you want to change direction of the scan while it is underway, rotate the DIAL knob one click in the opposite direction (in this case, one click counter-clockwise).

  • Page 50: Setting The Squelch Level During Activate Scanning Opertion

    Setting the Squelch Level during active Scanning Operation The VX-6E allows adjustment of the Squelch level “on the fly” while you are scanning. 1. While the scanner is engaged, press the [ F/W ] key, then press the MONI key (the current squelch level (e.g.

  • Page 51: Memory Scanning

    Here is the procedure for skipping certain memories during scanning: 1. Recall the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning. 2. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 52: Preferential Memory Scan

    ” in step 5 above. Preferential Memory Scan The VX-6E 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.

  • Page 53: Memory Bank Scan

    6. Now, press and hold in the [ BAND ( SCN ) BND DN ] key for one second to initiate the Memory Bank Link Scan. 7. To remove a Memory Bank from the Memory Bank Link Scan, repeat steps 2 and 3 above, to delete the blinking “ ” icon from the Memory Bank number indication. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 54: Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (Pms)

    7. To exit from PMS operation, press the [ V/M ( DW ) MT ] key. Please be sure only to store limit frequencies which are on the same band and set to the same frequency steps in both the upper and lower frequency limit memories. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 55: Priority Channel" Scanning (Dual Watch)

    Priority channel while recalling the channel. Now set the VX-6E for operation on another memory channel, Home channel, or on a VFO frequency. 5. Press and hold in the [ V/M ( DW ) MT ] key for one second. The display will remain on the VFO or memory channel selected;...

  • Page 56: Automatic Lamp Illumination On Scan Stop

    EEPER The VX-6E will automatically “beep” when a band edge is encountered during scanning (either in standard VFO scanning or during PMS operation). You may also enable this feature (band edge beeper) to sound the beeper when the frequency reaches the band edge while tuning using the DIAL knob.

  • Page 57: Weather Alert Scan

    NOAA Alert Tone while operating using VFO scan or Memory channel scan. When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the VX-6E will check the Weather Broad- cast Memory Channels for activity every five seconds while scanning. If you watch the display carefully, you’ll observe the scanner periodically shifting to the Weather Broad-...

  • Page 58: Smart Search Operation

    CONT CONT terminate, and the LCD will revert to Smart Search Memory C C C C C Channel “ .” 6. To recall the Smart Search memories, rotate the DIAL knob to choose from among the VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 59 Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time. You don’t need to spend hours looking up repeater frequencies from a reference guide- book. . .just ask your VX-6E where the action is! VX-6E O...

  • Page 60: Channel Counter Operation

    The VX-6E performs a high-speed search within a ±5 MHz range from the frequency displayed on the LCD. When the strongest signal in that range is identified, the VX-6E displays the frequency of that (strongest) signal, and writes it into the special “Channel Counter”...
  • Page 61 3. Press the [ F/W ] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired bandwidth. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the setting and exit to normal operation. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 62: Epcs (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch)

    AGING QUELCH The VX-6E includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and a dedicated micro- processor providing paging and selective calling feature. 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 63: Activating The Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System

    See page 30 for details. Paging Answer Back When you press the PTT switch to respond to a page call, the VX-6E 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-6E respond to page calls automatically (“transpond”).

  • Page 64: Emergency Feature

    The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature has two operating modes: (1) Interval mode and (2) Continuous mode. In the Interval mode, when the VX-6E receives the CTCSS tone pair which is stored in the Receiving Pager Code Memory (configured via Set Mode Item 45: PAG.CDR...

  • Page 65: Selecting The Eai Mode And Its Transmit Time

    NOT necessary for the incapacitated person to press the PTT switch. In the Continuous mode, when the VX-6E receives the CTCSS tone pair which is stored in the Receiving Pager Code Memory (configured via Set Mode Item 45: PAG.CDR...

  • Page 66: To Locate An Unresponsive Operator Using The Eai Feature

    [8(EAI)] key. This key function is used to locate an unresponsive operator, described in the next chapter. 2) The VX-6E will ignore the EAI feature when the (1) the squelch is open, (2) there is an incoming the signal on the operating frequency, (3) the operating frequency is the same as the frequency which is stored in the Memory Channel “EAI,”...

  • Page 67: Arts Tm (Automatic Range Transponder System)

    IN RNG ” to confirm that the other station’s polling code was received in response to yours. 4. Press the [ F/W ] key momentarily to exit ARTS™ operation and resume normal func- tioning of the transceiver. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 68 Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired ARTS™ Beep mode (see above). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 69: Cw Identifier Setup

    PTT key to save the settings and exit to normal operation. You may check your work by monitoring the entered callsign. To do this, repeat steps 1- 7 above, then press the [F/W] key. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 70: Sensor Mode

    ENSOR The VX-6E can display the radio’s inside-the-case temperature, measured by internal sen- sors. Also, when the optional Barometric Pressure unit (SU-1) is installed, you get the unique capability of providing readout of the current barometric pressure. This informa- tion is then used for calculation of your current altitude.

  • Page 71: Selecting And Correcting The Atmospheric Pressure Meter

    5. Press the [ F/W ] key momentarily to enable correction of the Atmospheric Pressure Meter. 6. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the VX-6E display to the read- ing on your calibrated barometer. 7. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

  • Page 72: Internet Connection Feature

    ONNECTION EATURE The VX-6E can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station) which is tied into the Vertex Standard WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) net- work. Details may be found at the WIRES-II Web site: http://www.vxstd.com/en/wiresinfo- en/.

  • Page 73: Frg ("Friendly Radio Group") Mode

    16. When you have programmed a label which is under 6 characters, press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to confirm the label. 17. Repeat steps 1 through 16 to store other access codes, if so desired. 18. Press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 74 [ 0 ( SET )] key, while you are transmitting, to send out the selected DTMF string (to establish the link to the desired Internet-link mode). 9. To return to the WIRES™ mode, repeat steps 1 - 5 above, selecting “ ” in step 4. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 75: Dtmf Operation

    DTMF O PERATION The VX-6E’s 16-button keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeater con- trol, or Internet-link access purposes. Besides numerical digits [ 0 ] through [ 9 ] , the keypad includes the [ ] and [ # ] digits, plus the [ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] , and [ D ] tones often used for re- peater control.
  • Page 76 4. To disable the DTMF Autodialer, press the [ F/W ] key, followed by the the [ 3 ( DTMF )] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “ MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL .” MANUAL MANUAL VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 77: Cw Training Feature

    RAINING EATURE The VX-6E provides a CW Training feature, which sends random Morse Code via the sidetone (heard in the speaker), so you can inprove your CW proficiency. 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode.

  • Page 78: Miscellaneous Settings

    ETTINGS ASSWORD The VX-6E 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 79: Programming The "P" Key

    AVER ETUP An important feature of the VX-6E is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for a time interval, periodically “waking it up” to check for activity. If somebody is talking on the channel, the VX-6E will remain in the “active” mode, then resume its “sleep”...

  • Page 80: Wakeup Feature Setup

    S ) SQ TYP ] key in step 4 above (the “SAVE” notation will disap- pear). However, the battery life will be reduced somewhat. You may cancel the Wakeup feature temporarily by pressing the PWR switch while the Wakeup feature is engaged. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 81: Tx Battery Saver

    ATTERY AVER The VX-6E 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 selection in order to achieve full-quieting access to the repeater.

  • Page 82: Disabling The Tx/Busy Indicator

    Further battery conservation may be accomplished by disabling the BUSY indicator which appears while the VX-6E is receiving a signal. Use the following procedure: 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode.

  • Page 83: Automatic Power-On Feature

    OWER EATURE The VX-6E also includes the capability to turn itself on after a programmed time interval. 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 41:...

  • Page 84: Busy Channel Lock-Out (Bclo)

    Remember that BCLO is controlled by the Noise Squelch; if you have DCS or TSQ engaged, BCLO will inhibit transmission if a station is on frequency but not transmitting the proper tone; BCLO will thus prevent you from inter- fering with the other station's transmission. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 85: Transmitter Time-Out Timer (Tot)

    The VX-6E includes a simple method of accomplishing this: 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 86 ISCELLANEOUS ETTINGS VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 87: Reset Procedures

    2. Press and hold in the [ MODE ( SP S ) SQ TYP ] and [ V/M ( DW ) MT ] keys while turn- ing the radio on. 3. Press the [ F/W ] key momentarily to reset the Set (Menu) mode settings to their fac- tory defaults (press any other key to cancel the Reset procedure). VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 88: Cloning

    The VX-6E includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and con- figuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another VX-6E. This can be par- ticularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation.

  • Page 89: Set (Menu) Mode

    The VX-6E Set Mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of transceiver param- eters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Set Mode: 1.
  • Page 90 39 [ NAME ] Toggles the display indication between “frequency” and the FREQ / ALPHA channel’s “Alpha/Numeric Tag.” 40 [ NM SET ] Stores Alpha-Numeric “Tags” for the Memory channels. 1: Depends on the transceiver version. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 91 OFF / 5S / 10S / 20S / 30S / EAI 73 [ WX ALT ] Enables/Disables the Weather Alert Scan feature. OFF / ON 1: Depends on the transceiver version. 2: Depends on the frequency band. 3: Requires optional SU-1. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 92 Setting the Receiver Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. 45 [PAG.CDR] (05 _ 47) Setting the Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. 46 [PAG.CDT] 1: Depends on the frequency band. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 93 OFF / 1MIN / 3MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN Enables or disables the VFO band edge limiting for the current band. 71 [VFO MD] BAND / ALL 1: Depends on the frequency band. 2: Depends on the transceiver version. 3: Requires optional SU-1. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 94 Set Mode Item 7 [ BEEP ] Function: Enables/Disables the keypad beeper. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON Set Mode Item 8 [ BELL ] Function: Selects the number of CTCSS/DCS Bell ringer repetitions. Available Values: OFF/1/3/5/8/CONT (Continuous ringing) Default: OFF VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 95 OFF/20/25/30/35/40/45/50/55/60/65/75/85/100/120/150/200 CPM Default: OFF Note: To switch units between “WPM” and “CPM,” just press the [ V/M ( DW ) MT ] key. Set Mode Item 16 [ DC VLT ] Function: Indicates the DC Supply Voltage. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 96 Function: Setting of the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) operating mode and its Transmit Time. Available Values: INT. 1M through INT.10M, INT.15M, INT.20M, INT.30M, INT.40M, INT. 50M, CON. 1M through CON.10M, CON.15M, CON.20M, CON.30M, CON.40M, and CON. Default: CON. 5M VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 97 HOME: Pressing the [ HM/RV ( EMG ) R/H ] key instantly recalls a favorite “Home” chan- nel. Set Mode Item 29 [ INT CD ] Function: Selects the Access Number (DTMF digit) for WIRES operation. Available Values: DTMF 1 - DTMF F Default: DTMF 1 VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 98 MONI: Pressing the MONI switch causes the Noise/Tone Squelch to be over-ridden, allowing you to listen for weak (or non-encoded) signals. T-CALL: Pressing the MONI switch activates a 1750-Hz burst tone, used for repeater access in many countries (especially in Europe). VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 99 Set Mode Item 41 [ ON TMR ] Function: Set the ON Timer time. Available Values: OFF/00H10M (00:10) - 24H00M (24:00) (10 minutes multiples) Default: OFF The ON Timer turns on the radio at the programmed time. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 100 Function: Setting the Receiver Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. See page 60 for details. Set Mode Item 46 [ PAG.CDT ] Function: Setting the Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. See page 60 for details. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 101 Default: AUTO (Mode automatically changes according to operating frequency) Set Mode Item 53 [ RXSAVE ] Function: Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (“sleep” ratio) Available Values: 200 MS(1:1)/300 MS(1:1.5)/500 MS(1:2.5)/1 S(1:5)/2 S(1:10)/OFF Default: 200 MS VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 102 D CODE: DCS Encode only. T DCS: Encodes a CTCSS tone and Decodes a DCS code. D TONE: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS tone. Select the desired operating mode from the selections shown above. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 103 OPTION Set Mode Item 64 [ SU1.SET ] Function: Selects the display of the sensor units’ information. Available Values: OFF/BARO/ALTI Default: OFF Note: The barometric pressure (BARO) and altitude (ALTI) information require the op- tional SU-1. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 104 VFO frequency will jump to the low band edge of the current band (or vice versa). ALL: When the VFO frequency reaches the high edge of the current band, the VFO frequency will jump to the low band edge of the next band (or vice versa). VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 105 Set Mode Item 72 [ WAKEUP ] Function: Available Values: OFF/5S/10S/20S/30S/EAI Default: OFF Set Mode Item 73 [ WX ALT ] Function: Enables/Disables the Weather Alert Scan feature. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    1.8 A (5 W TX, 430 MHz) Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C Case Size: 58 (W) x 89 (H) x 28.5 (D) mm (W/O knob, antenna, and belt clip) Weight: 270 g with FNB-80LI, and antenna VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 107 400 mW @ 8 Ω for 10 % THD (@ 13.8 V) Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within the 144, 222, and 430 MHz amateur bands only. Frequency ranges will vary according to transceiver version; check with your dealer. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 108: Auto" Mode Preset Operating Parameters

    25 kHz 430.000 - 440.000 25 kHz 137.000 - 160.600 12.5 kHz 440.000 - 470.000 12.5 kHz 160.600 - 162.025 25 kHz 470.000 - 800.000 50 kHz 162.025 - 174.000 12.5 kHz 800.000 - 999.000 12.5 kHz VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 109 The Barometric Pressure/Altitude features of the optional SU-1 are designed to be supplemental aids for the information of the user, and are not intended to be a substitute for accurate, calibrated Barometer or Altimeter devices used for naviga- tion critical to personal safety. VX-6E O PERATING ANUAL...
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  • Page 111 Copyright 2005 Printed in Japan VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 0505H-0M...

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