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- Page 1 VX-556 UHF CBRS Transceiver User Guide *MN008445A01* MN008445A01-AB SEPTEMBER 2022 Printed in 2022 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved ©...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Scanning Radio Channels............18 Important Information Concerning UHF CB Radio........5 Monitoring Channels............18 Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices........... 6 Setting Priority Channels............19 Chapter 1: VX-556 Introduction..............7 Selecting PL/DPL Code............19 Chapter 2: Frequency Tables..............7 Activating User Mode............19 Chapter 3: Radio Overview..............9 Chapter 8: User Menu Mode.............. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
English Important Safety Information RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two- Way Radios Caution: This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide that comes with the radio. This guide contains operating instructions for safe usage, RF energy awareness, and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulations. -
Page 5: Notice To Users (Fcc And Industry Canada)
English Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS’s per the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 6: Rf Exposure Requirements
English RF Exposure Requirements The information listed in this topic provides the user with the information needed to make the user aware of RF exposure. This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy, always adhere to the following guidelines: •... -
Page 7: Important Information Concerning Uhf Cb Radio
English Simply try going up or down a few channels from the currently selected Important Information Concerning UHF CB Radio channel. The above situations are not a fault of the radio but a symptom of operating wideband and narrowband radios in the same bandwidth. The use of the Citizen Band Radio Service is licensed in Australia by This possible interference will decrease over time as the population of the ACMA radio communications (Citizens Band Radio Stations) class... -
Page 8: Intellectual Property And Regulatory Notices
Trademarks VERTEX STANDARD is a trademark or registered trademark of Vertex Disclaimer Standard Trademark Holding LLC. All other trademarks are the property Please note that certain features, facilities, and capabilities described in of their respective owners. -
Page 9: Chapter 1: Vx-556 Introduction
D565 VX-556 Introduction D025 D134 D255 D413 D606 This manual details the advanced features provided in the VX-556 transceiver. After reading this manual, consult with your Network D026 D143 D261 D423 D612 Administrator about the VX-556 configuration for use in your application. - Page 10 English Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency Table 3: VX-556 CB Channel List (Channels CB-01 R to CB-40) (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) CB-08 R 476.60 477.35 CB-31 477.1750 CB-01 R 476.42 477.17 CB-17 476.8250 CB-08 476.6000 CB-32 477.2000 CB-09 476.6250...
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Page 11: Chapter 3: Radio Overview
English Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) (MHz) CB-43 R 476.48 477.23 – – – CB-54 476.7625 CB-78 477.3625 CB-55 476.7875 CB-79 477.3875 CB-43 476.4875 – – CB-56 476.8125 CB-80 477.4125 CB-44 R 476.51 477.26 –... -
Page 12: Programmable Buttons
Microphone Microphone/Speaker jack (external micro- phone/speaker) Programmable Buttons The VX-556 has seven programmable keys. Your Motorola Solutions dealer can customize the programmable keys through programming to meet your communication or network requirements. Figure 2: LCD Icons and Indicators Table 5: VX-556 Programmable Key Functions... -
Page 13: Chapter 4: Getting Started
English • Do not expose battery pack to excessive heat such as sunshine or Item Description fire. Number • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Priority Channel •... -
Page 14: Attaching Or Removing The Battery
English Attaching or Removing the Battery Attaching the Battery 1. Align the battery pack to the radio with an offset of 0.5 in. from the top edge of the battery compartment. 2. Slide the battery pack upwards until it clicks into place. Removing the Battery 1. -
Page 15: Attaching Or Removing The Belt Clip
English Attaching or Removing the Belt Clip Attaching the Belt Clip Screw the belt clip provided with the radio into the screw holes for easy carrying. Turning the Radio On or Off 1. To turn on the radio, turn the Volume/Power knob clockwise. Removing the Belt Clip To detach the belt clip, remove the two screws from the screw holes. - Page 16 English Voice Encryption Note: Water resistance of the transceiver (IP67: 1 m/30 min) is assured only in the following conditions: Protects the privacy of your communication from other groups. • Battery pack is attached to the transceiver. Programmable Scan Function •...
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Page 17: Chapter 6: Basic Radio Operations
English a) Press and hold the Side-3 button. This radio can easily perform the Repeater operation by selecting the CH selector knob to the Repeater channel. The Repeater channel is set within channels 1–8 and 41–48 that have been allocated for Repeater use. In the Repeater channel, the "R"... -
Page 18: Turning Backlight On
English The channel number appears on the LCD screen. 2. To select the operating channel from a different channel group, press the D button repeatedly. A Group Number appears on the LCD display whenever the D button is pressed. 2. To turn on the backlight when you are in a dark environment, short Turning Backlight On press the Side-1 button. -
Page 19: Transmitting Audio
3. To return to high-power operation, press the Side-2 button again. Note: Transmitting Audio • The VX-556 has a Time-out Timer (TOT) that limits the If the Busy Channel Lockout (BCL) feature is programmed on the length of each transmission to 1 min by default. It prevents channel, the radio does not transmit when a carrier is present. -
Page 20: Transmitting Audio With Wired Accessory
English • You can customize the VX-556 button functions through In Lock mode, the display shows Lock when you rotate the Channel the Customer Programming Software (CPS). Selector knob or press the programmable keys. 2. To disable Lock mode, press and hold the Side-1 button. -
Page 21: Setting Priority Channels
English Setting Priority Channels 1. To assign the current channel to a Priority Channel flag, press and Note: The CTCSS and DCS systems are not available on hold the A button. CB-05, CB-05R, and CB-35 channels because these are A small P icon appears on the upper right corner of the display. Emergency channels. - Page 22 English Function Parameter Table 8: SCTYPE VOXL-XXX VOXL-HI Item Description VOXL-MID Function Sets the Scan Type. VOXL-LOW Available Values SCTYPE-1 to SCTYPE-3 TOT-XXX TOT-030 Default SCTYPE-1 TOT-060 Note: TOT-090 • SCTYPE-1: Simple Scan • SCTYPE-2: Priority Scan TOT-120 Type 1 •...
- Page 23 English Item Description Item Description Available Values SCTONE-0 to SCTONE-5 • TOT-060: The maximum duration of continuous Default SCTONE-1 transmission is 60 sec. • TOT-090: The maximum Table 11: VOXL duration of continuous transmission is 90 sec. Item Description • TOT-120: The maximum duration of continuous Function VOX sensitivity level.
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Page 24: Chapter 9: Authorized Accessories List
English Item Description Table 18: Carry Device Default BSAV-NOR Part Number Description Note: • BSAV-OFF: No battery sav- AAM34X601 CLIP-28 belt clip • BSAV-NOR: Turns off re- Table 19: Power Supply Adaptor ceiver less frequently. • BSAV-ENH: Turns off re- Part Number Description ceiver more frequently.
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