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Important Notice!
Important Notice!
Important Notice!
Important Notice!
FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only:
This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications 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 Effects of Radio-
Frequency Radiation.
FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating 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 Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of
Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.
This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled
environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations
only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control its RF exposure
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 (2.5
cm) 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 configurations.
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
requirements to be exceeded.
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 P-T-T button.
Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.
There are no user-serviceable points inside this transceiver. All service jobs must be
referred to your Authorized Service Center.
VXA-700 Operating Manual
VXA-700 Operating Manual
VXA-700 Operating Manual
VXA-700 Operating Manual
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FCC ID: K66VXA-700
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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Summary of Contents for Vertex Standard VXA-700
- Page 1 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 P-T-T button. Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories. NOTICE NOTICE...
- Page 2 We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the VXA-700 completely. Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference. NOTE : The VXA-700’s VOR and CDI Navigation features are supplemental aids to...
- Page 3 Because these jack connections unique, using Speaker/Microphone that is not specified by Vertex Standard may damage the VXA-700. VOLUME Knob This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level. DIAL Selector Knob This 20-position detended rotary switch tunes the operating frequency or selects the memory channels.
- Page 4 Recall Menu Item “7.” mode. “Step” (for setting of the synthesizer steps). [8(BP)] Frequency entry digit None Recall Menu Item “8.” “Beep” (for setting of the keypad beeper). [9(SK)] Frequency entry digit None Set the Memory Skip Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 5 Release this button to return to the “Receive” mode. See page ??. MONITOR Switch This button may be pressed to “Open” the squelch manually, allowing you to listen for very weak signals. Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to “Open” the Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 6 Quick Draw Belt Clip Quick Draw Belt Clip Belt Clip Belt Clip Connect the hanger to the rear of the VXA-700, with the notch pointing directly up, using the supplied screw (Figure 1). Use Use only only only only the screw included with the clip to...
- Page 7 Operating Manual To install the VXA-700 into the Quick-Draw Belt Clip, align the hanger with the Quick-Draw Belt Clip, and slide the VXA-700 into its slot until a click is heard (Figure 3). To remove the VXA-700 from the Quick-Draw Belt Clip, rotate the VXA-700 180 degrees, then slide the VXA-700 out from the Quick-Draw Belt Clip (Figure 4).
- Page 8 The FBA-23 is designed for use only with AA-type Alkaline cells. • If you do not use the VXA-700 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 9 AC Operation Using NC-72B/C (Receiving only) AC Operation Using NC-72B/C (Receiving only) The VXA-700 may be operated from your house current by use of the supplied NC- 72B/C Battery Charger. The NC-72B/C should only be used for reception, because it is not capable of supplying sufficient current to support transmission.
- Page 10 Note Note Note ignored (i.e.: VXA-700 does not entry the 2-m Ammeter band frequency into the AIR band. You may also turn the top panel’s DIAL selector knob to choose the desired operating frequency. The channel frequency will appear on the LCD.
- Page 11 To select these bands, press the [BAND(MODE)] key momentarily. MR (Memory Recall) The MR (Memory Recall) mode of the VXA-700 provides the user with the ability to store and recall as many as 50 channels in the radio’s main memory bank. These memory channels may also be labeled by you with an alpha/numeric name of up to 8 characters in length, to aid in quick identification of the channel.
- Page 12 Operating Manual upper left corner of the display. The VXA-700 will now scan quickly though the ten standard Weather Channels, and will stop on the first active station found. If there are two or more weather channels audible in your area, you may select the alternate channel(s) by pressing the PTT switch.
- Page 13 “waking it up” to check for activity. If somebody is talking on the channel, the VXA-700 will remain in the “active” mode, then resume its “sleep” cycles. This feature significantly reduces quiescent battery drain, and you may change the amount of “sleep”...
- Page 14 Memory System Operation Memory System Operation The VXA-700’s Main Memory system allows the user to store, label, and recall channel frequencies which you may want to use frequently. You may store VFO frequencies, “Book” Memory frequencies, and/or Weather Channel frequencies (USA version only) into the Main Memory system.
- Page 15 Indication” and “Frequency Indication plus Alpha-numeric Label” by press [F] [6(TAG)RP] key. To exit the Memory mode, press the DIAL selector knob momentarily to return to the VFO mode. Note: In either the Memory mode or the “Book” Memory mode, you can change memory Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 16 Basic Scan Basic Scan Basic Scan Basic Scan The VXA-700 allows you to scan automatically in the VFO* , Main Memory, “Book” Memory, or Weather Channel* modes. It pauses on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like.
- Page 17 FCC ID: K66VXA-700 Operating Manual The VXA-700’s automatic scanner is not operational in the NAV band (108.000 - 117.975 MHz), because the NAV stations (ILS, etc.) transmit constantly (thereby causing the scanner to stop repeatedly). However, you can scan manually in the NAV band, per the following procedure: Press and hold the [SCAN(DW)MT] key to start the manual scanner.
- Page 18 Scan Lamp Feature is turned off. While receiving on the priority channel, if you momentarily press the PTT switch, Priority Dual Watch will be disabled. You may then transmit on the Priority Channel. To stop Priority Dual Watch, press [F] [SCAN(DW)MT]. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 19 Flying to a VOR Station The VXA-700 can indicate the deviation from the direct course to a VOR station. Select a VOR station on your aeronautical chart and turn the DIAL selector knob (or enter the frequency directly with the keypad) to the frequency of the VOR station.
- Page 20 To return to the DVOR mode, press [F] [1(VOR)TN]. Entering a Desired Course The VXA-700 can also be configured to indicate the deviation from the desired course, not only the deviation from the path to the VOR station. Set the frequency to the desired VOR station.
- Page 21 Note: A split frequency can be programmed into each memory channel independently. Set a transmit frequency before programming the memory channel, if desired. The split function on/off setting can also be programmed into a memory channel. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 22 Repeater Shifts Your VXA-700 has been configured, at the factory, the repeater shift set to 600 kHz on the 2-m amateur band. Depending on the part of the band in which you are operating, the repeater shift may be either downward (–) or upward (+), and one of these icons will appear at the bottom of...
- Page 23 Note : If you just have one “odd” split that you need to program, don’t change the Note Note Note “default” repeated shifts using this Menu Item! Enter the transmit and receive frequencies separately, as shown on page ??. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 24 “TSQ” appears, this means that the Tone SQuelch system is active, which mutes your VXA-700’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.
- Page 25 CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but don’t pass it along when transmitting. If the S-Meter deflects, but the VXA-700 is not passing audio, repeat steps “1” through “3” above, but rotate the DIAL selector knob so that “SQL” disappears - this will allow you to hear all traffic on the channel being received.
- Page 26 Changing the Operating Mode Changing the Operating Mode The VXA-700 provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to different operating frequencies. However, on the 2-m amateur band, should an unusual operating situation arise in which you need to change between the available operating modes (FM-Narrow and AM), by pressing the [F] [BAND(MODE] repeatedly.
- Page 27 Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select Sub Menu Item “6. T.O.T,” then press the [SEL(SET)] key. Press the [SEL(SET)] key again to enable adjustment of this Menu Item. Rotate the DIAL selector knob to set the Time-Out Timer to the desired “Maximum Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 28 Default VXA-700’s [USER(LOCK)] key function have been assigned to ANL feature (press key) and Large font feature (press and hold key) at the factory. These may be changed by the user, if you wish to utilize another function.
- Page 29 PTT key repetitively until the radio exit to normal operation. TX/BUSY Indicator Customization Default VXA-700’s TX/BUSY illuminate color have been assigned at the factory. These may be changed by the user, if you wish to utilize another custom-designed color hue. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 30 Field Programming Mode The VXA-700’s “Book” Memories also allow the user to store, label, and recall channel frequencies which you may want to use frequently while the VXA-700 is in the Field Programming mode. Press and hold the PTT switch and [MW(SPL.W)] key while turning the radio on, to activate the Field Programming Mode.
- Page 31 MENU Listing MENU Listing A listing of the Menu items available via the SET mode may be found below. 1. Display 1. Scan Lamp Function: Scan Lamp On/Off (while paused) Available Values: On/Off Default Setting: On Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 32 Function: Select the S- & TX PO meter symbol Available Values: 1/2/3/4 Default Setting: 1 7. Display Mode Function: Selects the display of the sensor units’ information Available Values: Off/Temp/Volt Default Setting: Off 8. RX LED Function: Edits the BUSY indicator color Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 33 Available Values: Default Setting: 12. TEMP LED Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 2. Sound 1. Beeper Function: Available Values: On/DTMF/Off Default Setting: On 2. Bell Function: Enable/disable the Bell Ringer function Available Values: On/Off Default Setting: Off Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 34 Function: Set the squelch threshold level for the AM and FM Narrow mode. Available Values: Default Setting: 2. WSQL Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 3.Resume Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 4. DW/PRI Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 5. RX Save Function: Available Values: Default Setting: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 35 Default Setting: 9. DCS Set Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 10. PRI Time Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 11. SPECT Width Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 4. Transmit 1. RPT Shift Function: Available Values: Default Setting: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 36 Available Values: Default Setting: 5. T.O.T Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 6. TX Power Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 5. Key Set 1. Lock Mode Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 2. [MON] Function: Available Values: Default Setting: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 37 Default Setting: 6. Misc Setup 1. APO Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 2. WX Alert Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 3. TEMP Unit Function: Available Values: Default Setting: 4. TEMP Check Function: Available Values: Default Setting: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 38 118.000 - 136.975 MHz (COM Band) 144.000 - 148.000MHz (Amateur Band) 88.000 - 108.000MHz (FM BC Band) 108.000 - 117.975 MHz (NAV Band) 118.000 - 136.975 MHz (COM Band) 144.000 - 148.000MHz (Amateur Band) Weather channel (WX-01 - WX-10) Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 39 144-148MHz: FM:5.0 W @ 7.4 V AM:4.0 W (PEP), 1.3 W (Carrier Power) @ 7.4 V Frequency Stability: Better than ±10 ppm (–10 °C to +60 °C) Modulation System: AM: Low Level Modulation FM: variable reactance Maximum deviation: ± 5 kHz Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
- Page 40 Most operational difficulties can be solved by your Vertex Avionics dealer. Please contact your dealer first for advice and assistance. If the dealer is unable to assist you, you may contact us at Vertex Standard USA. We can be reached by telephone at (714) 827-7600 (ask the operator for Avionics Product...
- Page 41 FCC ID: K66VXA-700 Operating Manual Support). If your radio requires repair, it must be sent to Vertex Standard USA. Please note the following: A Return Authorization is NOT required for repairs, either in or out of warranty. There is no need to contact us before sending a radio for repair.