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VX-1700
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.

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  • Page 1 VX-1700 Operating Manual Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General ................. 1 Operation ..............14 Startup Procedures ..........14 Front Panel Control & Switches ........ 2 Reception ............... 14 Rear Panel Connections ..........4 Front Panel Locking ......... 15 Installation ..............5 Safety Precautions ........... 5 Transmission ............

  • Page 3: General

    Vertex Stan- Available options include the FP-1030A AC Power Sup- dard VX-1700. We encourage you to read this manual ply, FC-30 Automatic External Antenna Tuner (for 50 Ohm thoroughly before installing or operating this transceiver.

  • Page 4: Front Panel Control & Switches

    POWER Switch frequency (Clarifier function). This is the main on/off switch for the VX-1700. Press P2 Key: Toggles the Key Lockout feature “on” and and hold in this switch for one second to toggle the “off.”...
  • Page 5 Activates the “Dual Watch” feature. Selects the Scan Resume mode. None None Toggles the Display intensity between “High” and “Low.” Engages the Set (Menu) mode. None None Activates the “Alternate” key function. Disables the “Alternate” key function. VX-1700 O Page 3 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connections

    GND Terminal Post Use this terminal to connect the transceiver to a good earth ground bus, for safety and optimum perfor- mance. Use a large diameter, short braided cable. VX-1700 O Page 4 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Power Connections and rotator cable (if used) according to the arrestor’s in- The power connector for the VX-1700 must only be con- structions. nected to a DC source providing 13.8 Volts DC (±15 %), In the event of an approaching electrical storm, discon- and capable of at least 22 Amperes of current.

  • Page 8: Electromagnetic Compatibility And Rf Exposure

    Although there is negligible radio frequency (RF) leak- dealer, if the unit was purchased over-the-counter) so as age from the VX-1700 transceiver itself, its antenna sys- to get instructions regarding the prompt resolution of the tem should be located as far away from humans and ani- damage situation.

  • Page 9: Power Requirements And Basic Installation

    Route the DC Make sure the POWER switch on the VX-1700 trans- cable as far away from ignition cables as possible, and cut ceiver is off, and plug the DC cable into the INPUT off any extra cable (from the battery end) to minimize jack on the rear panel of the transceiver.

  • Page 10: Mobile Mounting

    The FC-40 should be located at or near the base of the Mobile Antenna Considerations antenna, so as to minimize losses and stray radiation. The The VX-1700 transceiver is designed for use with any short lead-in wire from the whip must be securely bonded antenna system providing a 50-Ohm resistive impedance both to the FC-40 and the antenna (whip or wire), and the at the desired operating frequency.

  • Page 11: Mobile Station Grounding

    Bonding the rear panel in some installations, to provide a direct ground connec- GND terminal of the VX-1700 transceiver to the vehicle tion at the mounting location of the transceiver. Due to or vessel’s ground system should clear up any such diffi- unexpected resonances which may naturally occur in any culties.

  • Page 12: Base Station Installation

    Other models of DC power supplies may be used with the of 13.8 V ±15%. If using a power supply other than the VX-1700, but the 13.8 V DC input voltage, 25 Ampere FP-1030A, ensure that the DC supply connector to the current capability, and DC cable polarity guidelines de- transceiver matches the VX-1700 wiring configuration.

  • Page 13: Base Station Antenna Considerations

    20° 20° When installing a balanced antenna such as a dipole, re- member that the VX-1700 transceiver is designed for use 10° 10° with an (unbalanced) coaxial feedline. Always use a balun or other balancing device so as to ensure proper antenna system performance.

  • Page 14: Base Station Grounding

    Excellent reference texts and computer software are avail- able for the design and optimization of HF antennas. Your The VX-1700 HF transceiver, like any other HF commu- dealer or installer should be able to assist you with all nications apparatus, requires an effective ground system aspects of your antenna installation.
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  • Page 16: Operation

    [ 2 ( NB )] (Noise Blanker) key to reduce the noise level. When the noise blanker is activated, ” icon will be illuminated. Press the [ 2 ( NB )] the “ key again to disable the noise blanker. VX-1700 O Page 14 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Locking

    Dial, press the keypad’s [ 3 ( TUNER )] key. The “ ” icon on the LCD Display will blink, and the VX-1700 will transmit for a short time. Thereaf- ter, the transceiver will return to the receive mode, and the “...

  • Page 18: Dual Watch

    (not memory channel “1-001”) being restored to the Main Display. If the VX-1700 is set to the “Time Delay” mode, the Adjust the SQL control so that the “ ” icon dis- transceiver will hold on memory channel “1-001” for appears and the receiver is silenced.

  • Page 19: Encrypted Transmission/Reception

    [ ENCR ] key on the other station’s transceiver, then revert to encrypted operation immediately by press- ing the [ ENCR ] key on your transceiver. VX-1700 O Page 17 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 20: Selcall/Telcall Operation

    ELCALL ELCALL PERATION The VX-1700’s Selcall feature provides six calling modes: ELCALL Selcall The Selcall mode allows you to make an individual/group The Selcall mode allows you to make an individual/ call using an individual ID (Identification) assigned to each group call using the individual ID (Identification) transceiver in your group or fleet.

  • Page 21: Message Call

    The Message Call mode allows you to send a text mes- Receiving a Message Call sage (up to 64 characters of text) to a specific station. When the VX-1700 receives a Message Call match- ing your individual ID, a bell alarm will be heard, and Preparation the “...

  • Page 22: Position Request Call

    .” Receiving a Position Request Call Press the [ CALL ] key again to transmit the Position When the VX-1700 receives a Position Request Call Send Call. matching your individual ID, the LCD will display the received (calling station’s) ID number; your radio will...

  • Page 23: Beacon Request Call

    When the communication is finished, press the [ TELCALL ] key while holding in the PTT switch to If the Beacon Request call is successful, the “Answer” signal from the called station will be heard. send the “Hang-up” signal. VX-1700 O Page 21 PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 24: Ale Operation

    Press the [ 7 ( V/M )] key, as needed, to select the network. After five seconds from the initial pressing Memory Channel mode. of the [ ALE ] key, the VX-1700 will initiate the ALE Press the [ AEL ] key momentarily to activate the ALE scanner.
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  • Page 26: Programmable Function (Pf) Keys

    PF K ROGRAMMABLE UNCTION The VX-1700 includes four Programmable Function (P1 CH 1 - CH 4 ~ P4) Keys. The Programmable Function button func- Press the assigned programmable key to recall the Dealer tions can be customized, via programming by your VER-...
  • Page 27 AUX PRS TO H Press the assigned programmable key to turn the optional accessory port “2” to “High.” AUX PRS TO L Press the assigned programmable key to turn the optional accessory port “1” to “Low.” VX-1700 O Page 25 PERATING ANUAL...
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  • Page 31 ARRANTY OLICY Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of purchase. Limited Warranty Details: North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx...
  • Page 32 Copyright 2005-2013 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Printed in Japan. 1307A-XY...

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