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The EVX-5300 operates using the TDMA protocol for spectrum and power ef- ficiency and lower total equipment cost compared to FDMA. Digital eliminates noise and static from voice transmit to only deliver the intended voice message crisply and clearly.
Front Panel Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function ( PF ) keys, configured according to your network requirements and programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-config- ured radio. ...
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Transceiver Status Indicator The “ A ”, “ B ”, and “ C ” indicators show current transceiver status, which can be customized via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer to meet your communications/network requirements. The possible these indicators are ex- plained below.
External TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RX audio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with ac- cessories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel control input etc. EVX-5300 O pErating anual...
Programmable Function (PF) Keys The EVX-5300 Series includes six Programmable Function ( PF ) keys. These PF keys can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. The possible PF key programming features are illustrated on the next page, and these functions are explained beginning after page 8.
Dual Watch FM Scan ( Follow-Me Scan ) SCAN Set TA Scan Talk Around ( TA ) RESET Call 1 Call 2 Call 3 Call 4 Call 5 Speed Dial Call Duty TX Save Disable Lock EVX-5300 O pErating anual...
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(“ A ”, “ B ” or “ C ”) will illuminate, if the “Encryption” status is assigned to one of the Transceiver Status Indicator. sQl oFF Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to open the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio). EVX-5300 O pErating anual...
InImum olume Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to reduce the audio output to the (lower) level programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. cH a nnouncement Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to select the channel change confir- mation between “beep”...
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Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to toggle the output port “2” of the D-Sub 15-pin Accessory Connector “On” and “Off”. mergency The EVX-5300 series includes an “Emergency” feature in either analog or digital modes, which may be useful for alerting another party monitoring on the same fre- quency as your transceiver’s channel.
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The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the pres- ence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. EVX-5300 series can scan both digital and analog frequency programmed channels simultaneously.
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“SCAN CH” status is assigned to one of the Transceiver Status Indicator. When the scanner is stopped, you may remove the channel from the scan list tem- porarily by pressing (or press and holding) this key. EVX-5300 O pErating anual...
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“ B ” or “ C ”) will illuminate, if the “Talk Around” status is assigned to one of the Transceiver Status Indicator. Note that your Vertex Standard may have made provision for “Talk Around” chan- nels by programming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels.
Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to lock the various aspects of the front panel’s keys. The precise lockout configuration must be programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. EVX-5300 O pErating...
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MDC-1200 ® Encode/Decoder or Digital mode operation. Note: EVX-5300 will be able to be decoded by display radios with ARTSII™ en- abled, but will not be able to decode the other radios encode signals. EVX-5300 O...
Connection Cable for FIF-12 (8-pin DIN 8-pin Modular) CT-104A Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Vertex Standard Dealer for changes to this list. EVX-5300 O pErating anual...
There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex Standard Service Representative. Consult your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer for installation of optional accessories. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to...
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