Vertex Standard VXA-150 Operating Manual
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- Page 1 AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER Operating Manual VXA-150 121.5 BEEP SKIP...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating in the Split Mode ... 28 Field Programming Mode... 29 Memory Storage into the Book Memory ... 29 Menu (“Set”) Mode ... 30 Menu Listing ... 31 In Case of Difficulty ... 35 Accessories & Options ... 36 NOTICE VXA-150 P PERATING ANUAL... -
Page 3: Important Notice
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. VXA-150 P PERATING... -
Page 4: Introduction
NOAA weather band monitoring, 8-character Alpha/Numeric Display, 50 Memory Channels, and 100 “Book Memory” Channels. We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the VXA-150 completely. Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference. -
Page 5: Specifications
Power Output (@ 7.2 V): Frequency Stability: Modulation System: Spurious Emission: Int. Microphone Type: Ext. Mic. Impedance: VXA-150 P PERATING PECIFICATIONS TX: 118.000 - 136.975 MHz, RX: 108.000 - 136.975 MHz, Weather Channels (WX-01 - WX-10: USA version only) 25 kHz TX: AM, RX: AM &... -
Page 6: Controls & Connectors
The display may be changed to “inverted” view- ing via the Menu; see page 34 for details. BUSY/TX Indicator Lamp This lamp glows green when a signal is being received and red when transmitting. VXA-150 P PERATING ANUAL... -
Page 7: Lcd Display
“ B o o k ” Memory Bank is in use. See page 16. These digits provide frequency or alphanumeric information about the channel you are using. VXA-150 P PERATING & C LCD D ONNECTORS... -
Page 8: Front Panel
[ F ] key first, then the indi- cated key). These functions are described in detail on the next page. Battery Pack Latch Open this latch for battery removal. & C ONNECTORS RONT VXA-150 P ANEL 121.5 BEEP SKIP PERATING ANUAL... -
Page 9: Keypad
Secondary Function ( Press mode Primary Function Memory “Write” ( Press Key ) Command Secondary Function Split-Memory “Write” ( Press Command VXA-150 P PERATING & C ONNECTORS EYPAD Frequency Entry Frequency Entry Digit 2 Digit 3 None None Frequency Entry... -
Page 10: Left Side
To turn the lamp off, press this switch again. The LAMP switch may be configured in several ways via the Menu; see page 33 for de- tails. & C ONNECTORS VXA-150 P PERATING ANUAL... -
Page 11: Right Side
5B External DC Cable here. Do not connect any wire to this jack if that wire is connected di- rectly to a 28-Volt DC source. Connecting the VXA-150 directly to a source which exceeds 15.0 Volts DC will result in damage to the unit. ANUAL... -
Page 12: Before You Begin
This could create a serious fire/burn dan- ger, and possibly cause damage to the Ni-Cd pack. r Although the VXA-150 is designed to be water resistant, the enclosure is not “waterproof.” Do not allow the radio to become submersed in wa- ter, and do not expose it and/or its Ni-Cd Battery Pack to water spray under pressure. -
Page 13: Battery Charging
24 hours. Long term overcharging can degrade the Ni-Cd battery pack and significantly shorten its useful life. VXA-150 P PERATING EFORE EGIN r If using a charger other than the NC-72, or if us-... -
Page 14: Low Battery Indication
Battery Case The optional FBA-25 Battery Case allows opera- ” icon tion of the VXA-150 using six “AA” size Alkaline batteries. When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place. -
Page 15: Operation
Never operate this transceiver without an antenna connected. ¦ If you have an optional Speaker/Microphone or headset, we recommend that it not be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation of the VXA-150. VXA-150 P PERATING PERATION Operation Quick Start... - Page 16 (quiet) monitoring. r Press and hold the LAMP switch for 2 seconds, to illumi- nate the display and keypad continuously. To disable the illumi- nation, press the LAMP switch momentarily. VXA-150 P PERATING ANUAL...
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Page 17: Accessing The 121.5 Mhz Emergency Frequency
VXA-150 P PERATING PERATION Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency The VXA-150 can quickly access the 121.500 MHz Emergency Frequency. This function can be activated even when the keypad lock function is in use. r To access the Emer- gency Frequency, press the [ 121.5 ] key... -
Page 18: Tuning Methods
¦ WX (Weather Channel) Memories (USA version only) Ten Weather Channels are pre-programmed at the factory as appropriate for your country, and the VXA-150 will automatically scan this spe- cial bank when it is selected by the user. USA version only VXA-150 P Press ò... -
Page 19: Transmission
Weather Channel mode. In the Weather Channel mode, “ - WX - ” will appear on the display. r The VXA-150 will now scan quickly through the ten standard Weather Channels, and will stop on the first active station found. - Page 20 VFO mode. Note: The Weather Channel mode memorizes the last Weather Channel you have used, and will retain this information until the radio is turned off. 121.5 SKIP VXA-150 P ò Press PERATING ANUAL...
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Page 21: Monitor Switch
To return to normal operation, press the MONITOR switch again momentarily. VXA-150 P PERATING PERATION ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature For reduction of impulse noise, such as that produced by an engine’s ignition system, the ANL feature may... -
Page 22: Lock Function
Pressing this key also unlocks the radio. PERATION Beep On/Off The VXA-150’s key/button beeper provides conve- nient audible feedback whenever a button is pressed. Each key and button has a different beep pitch, and each function has a unique beep combination. -
Page 23: Receive Battery Saver Setup
Receive Battery Saver Setup An important feature of the VXA-150 is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for a time interval, frequently and rapidly “waking it up” to check for activity. If somebody is talking on the channel, the VXA-150 will remain in the “active”... -
Page 24: Memory Operation
Memory System Operation The VXA-150’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 25: Recalling The Memories
Memory Stor- age process times-out, and you will have to start over. Alpha-tag Charactors < > Û VXA-150 P PERATING EMORY PERATION Recalling the Memories r Press the CHANNEL selector knob, repeatedly if necessary, until “MR” (Memory Recall) ap- pears on the display. -
Page 26: Scanning Operation
The VXA-150 allows you to scan automatically in ø 1 the VFO , Main Memory, “Book” Memory, or ø2 Weather Channel modes. It pauses on signals en- countered, so you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like. -
Page 27: Memory Channel-Skip Scanning
Press [ F ] à [ 9 ( SKIP )] . The “SKIP” icon will appear in the lower right corner, indicating that the channel is to be ignored during scanning. VXA-150 P PERATING CANNING PERATION r You can also designate a channel to be skipped while scanning. -
Page 28: Dual Watch Operation
Dual Watch first, then start the Scanner. ø The “Priority” Channel is defined as the last-used Memory Channel (when using the VFO mode) or Memory Channel 1 (when using the Main Memory or Book Memory modes). VXA-150 P PERATING ANUAL... -
Page 29: Priority Dual Watch Operation
Before initiating Priority Dual Watch, Menu item DWMD must be set to the “Priority” mode (instead of “Dual Watch”). See page 33 for details. VXA-150 P PERATING ATCH PERATION r To start Priority Dual Watch, press [ F ] à [ SCAN ( DW )] . -
Page 30: Split Operation
Note: A split frequency can be programmed into each memory channel independently. Set a transmit fre- quency before programming the memory channel, if desired. The split function on/off setting can also be programmed into a memory channel. VXA-150 P PERATING ANUAL... -
Page 31: Field Programming Mode
The VXA-150’s Book Memories also allow the user to store, label, and recall channel frequencies which you may want to use frequently while the VXA-150 is in the Field Programming mode. Memory Storage into the Book Memory r Press and hold the PTT and LAMP switches while turning the radio on, to activate the Field Programming Mode. -
Page 32: Menu ("Set") Mode
We do not recommend that any of the default settings be changed, however, until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of the VXA-150. 1. Press the [ F ] key, then press the CHANNEL selector knob to activate t h e M e n u ( “... -
Page 33: Menu Listing
Dual Watch/Priority Function POBP Select the Power on Beep 1/2/3/oFF Select the LCD Display Readout NOR/INV IMIC Internal Microphone On/Off VXA-150 P PERATING “S ” Function: Squelch Level Setting Available Values: 0 ~ 8 Default Setting: 2 Default Select a setting for this Menu item which just si-... - Page 34 øABS: Automatic Battery Saver, based on activity on the receiver. Note: This feature does not operate during Scan or Dual Watch. VXA-150 P ø /1:1 ~ 1:5 PERATING ANUAL...
- Page 35 Available Values: DW/PRI Default Setting: DW In the DW mode, the VXA-150 will activate the Dual Watch feature when you press [ F ] à [ SCAN ( DW )] . In the PRI mode, the VXA-150 will activate the Pri- ority feature when you press [ F ] à...
- Page 36 IMIC Function: Internal Microphone On/Off Available Values: on/oFF Default Setting: oFF When operating the VXA-150 with External Avia- tion Headset (using supplied CT-60 Headset Cable) or optional MH-44 “oFF” setting causes the internal microphone to be cut off. If an external headset or microphone is not...
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Page 37: In Case Of Difficulty
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 tele- phone at (562) 404-2700 (ask the operator for Avionics Product Support). -
Page 38: Accessories & Options
“U” suffix is for use with 230 VAC. Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Vertex Standard Dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. - Page 39 CN-3 Antenna Adapter (Option) 121.5 BEEP SKIP This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. VXA-150 P PERATING & O CCESSORIES PTIONS CT-60 Headset Cable...
- Page 40 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A. International Division 8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD.
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How do you know how charged the battery is
To check the battery charge level on a Vertex Standard VXA-150, look for the “Low Battery” indicator on the display. This indicator appears when the battery voltage is low, signaling that the battery needs to be recharged or replaced.
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