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Yaesu VX-3R Operating Manual

Ultra-compact dual-band transceiver with wide band coverage
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ULTRA-COMPACT DUAL-BAND TRANSCEIVER
WITH WIDE BAND COVERAGE
VX-3R
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VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD ( AUSTRALIA ) PTY., LTD.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia

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  • Page 1 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Description ..............1 Scanning .................. 54 Controls & Connections ............2 Setting the Scan-Resume Mode .......... 54 Keypad Functions ..............3 VFO Scanning ..............56 LCD Display ................. 4 How to Skip (Omit) a Frequency Accessories & Options ............. 5 during VFO Scan ............

  • Page 3: General Description

    The VX-3R’s incredibly small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town - and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operat- ing enjoyment.

  • Page 4: Controls & Connections

    The center pin of this jack many of most important is the Positive (+) connec- operating features on the tion. VX-3R. The functions of The internal micro- SPEAKER the keys are described in The internal speaker p h o n e i s l o c a t e d detail on the pages to fol- here.

  • Page 5: Keypad Functions

    “FM” broadcast band. N.A. Toggle the DIAL knob Rotate the DIAL knob while holding the [ VOL ] function between the “Fre- quency Control” and “Re- key to adjust the audio vol- ceiver Audio Control”. ume level. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 6: Lcd Display

    Operating Frequency Audio Volume Level Secondary Keypad Active Battery Indicator Dual Watch Active Bell Alarm Active Low TX Power Selected Key Lock Active Battery Saver Active Automatic Power-Off Active Operating Mode Stereo Audio S- & PO Meter VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 7: 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 Yaesu dealer for details regarding these and any...

  • Page 8: Antenna Installation

    “Lock” position. UNLOCK Important Note: There is a small stud in the Battery Compartment of the VX-3R. This stud is a switch for the battery detection. Please be careful not to break this stud while changing the battery. VX-3R O...

  • Page 9: Installation Of Accessories

    Please contact your Yaesu dealer. 3) If you do not use the VX-3R for a long time, remove the FNB-82LI Lithium-Ion battery pack from the VX-3R, as battery leakage could cause damage to the VX-3R and FNB-82LI.

  • Page 10: Installation Of Fba-37 Alkaline Battery Case

    1) The FBA-37 is designed for use only with AA-type Alka- line cells. 2) If you do not use the VX-3R for a long time, remove the alkaline batteries from the FBA-37, as battery leakage could cause damage to the VX-3R and FBA-37.

  • Page 11: Interface Of Packet Tncs

    [ VOL ] key, do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob). The input level to the VX-3R from the TNC should be adjusted at the TNC side. The optimum input audio voltage is approximately 5 mV at 2000 Ohms.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many fea- tures of the VX-3R. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to read the “Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the most out of this fantastic new transceiver.

  • Page 13: Squelch Adjustment

    PERATION QUELCH DJUSTMENT The VX-3R’s Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no signal is being received. The Squelch system make “standby” operation more pleasant, and signifi- cantly reduces battery current consumption. The Squelch system may be adjusted independently for the FM and Wide-FM (FM Broad- cast) modes.

  • Page 14: Selecting The Operating Band

    3. Once you have selected the desired band, you may initiate manual tuning (or scanning) per the discussion in the next chapter. 1) The VX-3R has an AM / FM broadcast radio. You can receive these bands independently. See page 15 for details.

  • Page 15: Frequency Navigation

    PERATION REQUENCY AVIGATION The VX-3R will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode. This is a channelized system which allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band. Two basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX-3R: 1 ) T...

  • Page 16: Transmission

    Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the 144 MHz or 430 MHz Amateur bands on which the VX-3R can transmit, you’re ready to go on the air! These are the most basic steps; more advanced aspects of transmitter operation will be discussed later.
  • Page 17 6. Press the [ RADIO ] key momentarily again to exit from the AM and FM Broadcast Reception mode and return to normal operation. If you wish to output the audio of the FM Broadcast station to the VX-3R internal speaker while using the earphone antenna, select Set Mode Item 77: SP OUT to “SPKR”.

  • Page 18: Am And Fm Broadcast Reception

    Broadcast station. When the amateur band signal drops, the SUB-RX Operation is re- sumed as determined by the user settings in the below procedures. 1. Set the VX-3R to the desired amateur band frequency by the VFO or Memory channel selection.
  • Page 19 “OFF OFF” in step 3 above. 1) You may transmit with the VX-3R on the frequency set in step1 above by pressing the PTT switch, even if the SUB-RX Operation is activated. 2) You may change the frequency of the amateur band by rotating the DIAL knob while pressing the MONI switch.

  • Page 20: Advanced Operation

    DVANCED PERATION Now that you’re mastered the basics of VX-3R operation, let’s learn more about some of the really neat features. EYBOARD OCKING In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as- pects of the VX-3R’s keys and switches may be locked out. The possible lockout combina-...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Keypad Beeper Volume Level

    KEY” or “KY+SCN KY+SCN” in step “4” above. KY+SCN KY+SCN KY+SCN KEY: The beeper sounds when you press any key. KY+SCN: The beeper sounds when you press a key or when the scanner stops. KY+SCN KY+SCN KY+SCN KY+SCN VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 22: Keypad/Lcd Illumination

    EYPAD LLUMINATION Your VX-3R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with minimal degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided:...

  • Page 23: Changing The Channel Steps

    A number of steps may be important to your operating requirements. Automatic (“AUTO”) step selection is based on the current operating frequency. The VX-3R is set up at the factory in the “AUTO” configuration, which probably is satisfactory for most operation. However, if you need to change the channel step increments, the procedure to do so is very easy.

  • Page 24: S-Meter Squelch

    Full Scale on the S-meter, the squelch will only open on signals which are Full Scale on the S-meter. In this case, the Noise Squelch overrides the action of the S-meter Squelch. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 25: Checking The Temperature

    HECKING THE EMPERATURE The VX-3R can display the radio’s inside case temperature, measured by an internal sensor. 1. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 85: TEMP...

  • Page 26: Repeater Shifts

    EPEATER HIFTS Your VX-3R has been configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts customary in your country. For the 144 MHz band shift will be 600 kHz. On the 430 MHz band, the shift may be 1.6 MHz, 7.6 MHz, or 5 MHz (USA version).

  • Page 27: Manual Repeater Shift Activation

    To do this, follow the procedure below: 1. Set the VX-3R’s frequency to the band on which you wish to change the default re- peater shift (144 MHz or 430 MHz Ham Band). 2. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode.

  • Page 28: Repeater Operation

    “HM” (for instant switching to the “Home” channel for the band you are operating on). To change the configuration of this key, use Set Mode Item 36: HM/RV. See page 111. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 29 EPEATER PERATION VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 30: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Operation

    TSQL TSQL tem is active, which mutes your VX-3R’s receiver until it receives a call from another radio sending out a matching CTCSS tone. This can helpful in a high RF congested location by keeping your radio quiet until a call is received from a specific station.
  • Page 31 250.3 254.1 – – – – nel being received. 2) During CTCSS operation, you may set up the VX-3R so a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to an incoming call. See page 37 for details. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 32: Dcs Operation

    CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your VX-3R, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS.

  • Page 33: Dcs Code Inversion

    R-B.T-I R-B.T-I R-B.T-I R-B.T-I R-B.T-I: DCS Tone. 5. When you have made your selection, press the [ TXPO ] key momentarily, then press the PTT switch, to save the new settings and exit to normal operation. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 34: Tone Search Scanning

    6. When the radio detects the correct tone or code, it will halt on that tone/code, and audio will be allowed to pass. Press the [ BAND ] key to lock in that tone/code, then press PTT switch to exit to normal operation. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 35 TS MUT TS MUT Tone Search scanning speed, using Set Mode Item 89: TS SPD TS SPD. See page 121. TS SPD TS SPD TS SPD Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory modes. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 36: Epcs (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch)

    AGING QUELCH The VX-3R includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and a dedicated micro- processor providing paging and selective calling features. This allows you to place a call to a specific station (Paging), and to receive calls of your choice directed only to you (Code Squelch).

  • Page 37: Activating The Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System

    “ P P P P P ” notation will appear at the 100 MHz digit of the frequency dis- play. During Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch operation, you may set up the VX-3R so that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you when a call is coming in. See page 37 for details. CTCSS T UMBER 67.0...

  • Page 38: Paging Answer Back

    AGING NSWER When you press the PTT switch to respond to a page call, the VX-3R transmits the same CTCSS tone pair. This tone pair will open the Code Squelch of the calling station. If you prefer, you can have the VX-3R respond to page calls automatically (“transpond”). To enable this feature: 1.

  • Page 39: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Bell Operation

    CTCSS/DCS/EPCS B PERATION During CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the VX-3R so a ringing “bell” sound (or user programmed beep) alerts you to an incoming call. Here is the proce- dure for activating the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell: 1.

  • Page 40: Programming The User Beep

    [ MODE ] key repeatedly untill the “InS InS” notation is displayed in the Memory Channel Number display slot. Press and hold in the [ MODE ] key for one second to add the beep tone. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 41: Split Tone Operation

    PLIT PERATION The VX-3R can be operated in a Split Tone configuration via the Set mode. 1. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 81: SQSPLT...

  • Page 42: Tone Calling (1750 Hz)

    The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750-Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the repeater has been gained, you may release the MONI switch, and use the PTT switch for activating the transmitter thereafter. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 43 EMORY The VX-3R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: “Regular” Memory Channels, which include: 900 “Standard” memory channels, numbered “1 1 1 1 1 ” through “900 900.” 99 “Frequency Skip Memories,” numbered “901 901” through “999 999.”...

  • Page 44: Memory Mode

    On rare occasions the memorized data may become corrupted by miss operation, or static electricity. When repairs are made the memory data may be lost. Please write down or record the memorized information so you will be able to restore it if needed. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 45: Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies

    4. To return to the VFO mode, press the [ V/M ] key. You may change the step of the fast channel selection mode ([F/W] key + DIAL knob) via Set Mode Item 51: MRFSTP. See page 114 for details. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 46: Home Channel Memory

    UHF-TV Band 470.000 MHz 470.000 MHz [ 9 ] Information Band 2 860.000 MHz 860.000 MHz AM Broadcast Band [ A ] 0.540 MHz 0.540 MHz FM Broadcast Band [ F ] 76.000 MHz 76.000 MHz VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 47 Release the MONI switch to return to “Tag” display. To disable the alpha-numeric Tag and enable the frequency display: 1. Set the VX-3R to the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, and recall the memory channel on which you wish to disable the alpha-numeric Tag.

  • Page 48: Labeling Memories

    Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel, as though you were in the “VFO” mode. 1. With the VX-3R in the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, select the desired memory chan- nel. 2. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ V/M ] key to activate the “Memory Tuning”...

  • Page 49: Masking Memories

    [ ] key to restore the memory channel’s data. Watch out! You can manually store data over a “Masked” memory, deleting previous data, if you’re not careful. Use the “next available memory” tech- nique storage technique to avoid over-writing a masked memory. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 50: Memory Bank Operation

    EMORY PERATION The large number of memories available in the VX-3R could be difficult to utilize without some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the VX-3R includes provision for dividing the memories into as many as 24 Memory Groups, so you can categorize the memories in a manner convenient to you.

  • Page 51: Assigning Memories To A Memory Bank

    9. If you make a mistake, press the [ BAND ] key to backspace the cursor, then re-enter the correct letter, number, or symbol. 10. When you have completed the changes of the label, press the PTT switch to save the label and exit. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 52: Moving Memory Data To The Vfo

    To place the radio into the Memory Only mode, turn the radio off. Now press and hold in the [ V/M ] key while turning the radio on. To return to normal operation, repeat the above power-on procedure. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 53: Special Memory Channel Operation

    PECIAL EMORY HANNEL PERATION The VX-3R provides Special Memory Channels, which made up of: 10 “Weather Broadcast” Channels. 281 VHF Marine Channels 89 popular Short-wave Broadcast Station Memory Channels. You may assign the Special Memory Channels to a Memory Bank. See page 48 regard- ing Memory Bank Operation for details.

  • Page 54: Vhf Marine Channels

    161.750 156.425 157.125 161.725 156.500 157.200 161.800 156.475 157.175 161.775 156.550 157.250 161.850 156.525 157.225 161.825 156.600 157.300 161.900 156.575 157.275 161.875 156.650 157.350 161.950 156.625 157.325 161.925 156.700 157.400 162.000 156.675 157.375 161.975 157.425 162.025 VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 55: Short-Wave Broadcast Station Memory Channels

    9.780 PORTUG Radio Portugal 11.860 JAPAN Radio Japan 11.630 PORTUG Radio Portugal 5.995 AUSTRA Radio Australia 15.550 PORTUG Radio Portugal 9.580 AUSTRA Radio Australia 21.655 PORTUG Radio Portugal 9.660 AUSTRA Radio Australia 12080 AUSTRA Radio Australia VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 56: Scanning

    CANNING The VX-3R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, or a portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like.
  • Page 57 10 SEC 10 SEC 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. The default condition for this Set Mode Item is “2 SEC.” VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 58: Vfo Scanning

    6. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or [ V/M ] key. 1) When you start scanning, the VX-3R will be changing frequency in the upward direction. If you want to change direction of the scan while it is un- derway, rotate the DIAL knob one click in the opposite direction (in this case, one click counter-clockwise).

  • Page 59: How To Skip (Omit) A Frequency During Vfo Scan

    QUELCH EVEL DURING ACTIVE CANNING OPERATION The VX-3R allows adjustment of the Squelch level “on the fly” while you are scanning. 1. While the scanner is engaged, press the [ F/W ] key. Then press the [ MONI ] key (the current squelch level will appear in the Memory Channel Number display slot in the frequency display).

  • Page 60: Memory Scanning

    Memory Scan mode, the “MS ERR MS ERR” notation will appear on the display. MS ERR MS ERR MS ERR 5. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or [ V/M ] key. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 61: How To Skip (Omit) A Channel

    “skipped” memory channel. To re-institute a channel into the scanning loop, perform the “How to Skip (Omit) a Chan- nel during Memory Scan Operation” described previously, then select “OFF OFF” in step 5. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 62: Preferential Memory Scan

    REFERENTIAL EMORY The VX-3R also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which you can “flag” within the memory system. These channels are designated by a blinking “ ” icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List.

  • Page 63: Memory Bank Scan

    Memory Bank Link Scan. 9. To remove a Memory Bank from the Memory Bank Link Scan, repeat steps 1 - 5 above, to delete the blinking “ ” icon from the Memory Bank number indication. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 64: Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (Pms)

    Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 6. 50 pairs of Band Limit memories, labeled L1 U1 through L50 U50 are available. You L1/U1 L50/U50 therefore can set upper and lower operation limits on a number of bands, if you like. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 65: Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)

    5. Press and hold in the [ V/M ] key for one second. The display will remain on the VFO or memory channel selected. However, the “DW” icon will appear on the display, and every five seconds the VX-3R will check the Priority Channel for activity. If a station appears on the Priority Channel, the radio will pause on that channel, as described pre- viously.

  • Page 66: Priority Revert Mode

    4. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select “ON ON.” 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the settings and exit to normal operation. To disable Priority Revert operation, select “OFF OFF” in step 4 above. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 67: Automatic Lamp Illumination On Scan Stop

    UTOMATIC LLUMINATION ON The VX-3R will automatically illuminate the LCD Lamp whenever the scanner stops on a signal; this allows you to see the frequency of the incoming signal better at night. Note that this will, of course, increase the battery consumption, so be sure to switch it off during the day (the default condition for this feature is “ON...

  • Page 68: Smart Search Operation

    Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Smart Search mode (see above). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 69: Storing Smart Search Memories

    8. To return to normal operation, just press the [ MODE ] key. Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time. You don’t need to spend hours looking up repeater frequencies from a reference guidebook…just ask your VX-3R where the action is! VX-3R O PERATING...

  • Page 70: Channel Counter Operation

    The VX-3R performs a high-speed search within a ±5 MHz range from the frequency displayed on the LCD. When the strongest signal in that range is identified, the VX-3R displays the frequency of that (strongest) signal, and writes it into the special “Channel Counter”...

  • Page 71: Setting The Channel Counter Sweep Width

    3. Press the [ TXPO ] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired bandwidth. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 72: Message Feature

    ESSAGE EATURE The VX-3R provides a message feature, which sends a message (up to 16 characters) instead of sending a voice. 20 different messages can be programmed, and one of them can be selected and transmitted with your ID. Note...

  • Page 73: Programming A Member List

    10. When the personal ID entry is complete, press the [ TXPO ] key momentarily. 11. If you wish to store another personal ID, repeat steps 3 through 10 above. 12. Press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 74: Set Your Personal Id

    100 MHz digit of the frequency. 11. Press the PTT switch again (without speaking into the microphone) to transmit the selected message on the coordination frequency. It takes approximately 6 seconds to transmit the message. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 75: Receiving A Message

    To disable the Message feature, repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select “OFF OFF” in step 5 above. If you enable the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell feature (described previously), you can confirm that a message is coming in by a ringing “bell” sound alert. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 76: Emergency Feature

    MERGENCY HANNEL PERATION The VX-3R includes an “Emergency” feature, which may be useful if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s UHF “Home” channel. See page 44 for details on setting the Home channel. The “Emergency” feature is activated by pressing and holding in the [ HM/RV ] key for one second.

  • Page 77: Emergency Automatic Id (Eai) Feature

    The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature has two operating modes: (1) Interval mode and (2) Continuous mode. In the Interval mode (when the VX-3R receives the CTCSS tone pair), the radio will automatically transmit a brief (0.5 second) beep tone every 2.5 seconds until the EAI timer expiration.

  • Page 78: Selecting The Eai Mode And Its Transmit Time

    “OFF OFF” in step “4” above. The VX-3R will ignore the EAI feature when the (1) the squelch is open, (2) there is an incoming signal on the operating frequency, (3) the operating frequency is the same as the frequency which is stored in the Memory Chan- nel “EAI,”...

  • Page 79: To Locate An Unresponsive Operator

    3. Press and hold in the PTT switch for five seconds. If the EAI signal is received by a VX-3R transceiver programmed with matching EAI CTCSS tones the EAI feature will activate. The lost operator’s radio will beep loudly, and its transmitter will re- spond repetitively.

  • Page 80: Arts (Automatic Range Transponder System)

    ARTS™ in order to re- sume normal operation. This is a safety feature designed to prevent accidental loss of contact due to channel change, etc. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 81: Basic Arts Setup And Operation

    4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired polling interval (15 or 25 seconds). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 82: Arts Alert Beep Options

    Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired ARTS™ Beep mode (see above). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 83: Cw Identifier Setup

    1- 3 above, then press the [F/W] key. 2) You may adjust the monitoring tone (CW sidetone pitch) via Set Mode Item 21: CW PIT. Available selections are 400 - 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step). VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 84: Internet Connection Feature

    NTERNET ONNECTION FEATURE The VX-3R can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station) which is tied into the Vertex Standard WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) net- work, operating in the “SRG” (Sister Radio Group) mode. Details may be found at the WIRES-II Web site: http://www.vxstd.com/en/wiresinfo-en/.

  • Page 85: Frg ("Friendly Radio Group") Mode

    16. Repeat steps 13 through 15 to program the remaining letters, numbers, or symbols of the desired label. Six characters may be used in the creation of a label. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 86: Operation (Accessing An Frg Node)

    [ ] key, while you are transmitting, to send out the selected DTMF string (to establish the link to the desired Internet-link mode). 9. To return to the WIRES™ SRG mode, repeat steps 1 - 5 above, selecting “SRG SRG” in step 4. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 87: Dtmf Operation

    DTMF O PERATION Despite the lack of a DTMF keypad, you can still transmit DTMF tones with the VX-3R for repeater control or autopatch use. DTMF T ANUAL ENERATION 1. Press and hold the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode.

  • Page 88: Dtmf Autodialer

    C. Press the [ TXPO ] key momentarily to transmit the tone string. Once the string begins, you may release the PTT switch, as the transmitter will be held “on the air” until the DTMF string is completed. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 89 3. Press the [ TXPO ] key to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired delay (50 50/250 250/450 450/ 1000MS 1000MS 750/1000MS 1000MS 1000MS). 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 90: Cw Learning Feature

    EARNING EATURE The VX-3R provides a CW learning function, which sends the designated Morse Code via the sidetone (heard in the speaker) to help your CW learning. 1. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 91 1) The “CPM” selection is based on the international “PARIS” standard, which stipulates five characters per word. 2) You may adjust the CW sidetone pitch via Set Mode Item 21: CWPTCH. Available selections are 400 - 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step). VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 92: Cw Training Feature

    CW T RAINING EATURE The VX-3R provides another CW learning function; call it a CW Training feature, which sends random Morse Code via the sidetone (heard in the speaker), so you can improve your CW proficiency. 1. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode.

  • Page 93: Miscellaneous Setting

    2) If you forget the password number, you may turn on the transceiver by performing the “Microprocessor Resetting” procedure (see page 101). However, the VX-3R will clear the password, as well as all memories, and will restore all other settings to factory defaults.

  • Page 94: Programming The [ ] Key

    5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Now, momentarily pressing of the [ ] key will immediately recall the selected Set Mode Item. You must press the [ ] key again to exit to normal operation. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 95: Att (Front End Attenuator)

    AVER ETUP An important feature of the VX-3R is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for a time interval, periodically “waking it up” to check for activity. If somebody is talking on the channel, the VX-3R will remain in the “active” mode, then resume its “sleep”...

  • Page 96: Wakeup Feature

    “WAKEUP WAKEUP” notation will be seen on the display. WAKEUP WAKEUP WAKEUP You may cancel the Wakeup feature (complete power off) tempo- rarily by pressing the POWER switch while the Wakeup feature is engaged. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 97: Tx Battery Saver

    ATTERY AVER The VX-3R also includes a useful Transmit Battery Saver, which will automatically lower the power output level when the last signal received was very strong. For example, when you are in the immediate vicinity of a repeater station, there generally is no reason to use the High Power output in order to achieve full-quieting access to the repeater.

  • Page 98: Automatic Power-Off (Apo) Feature

    Three minutes thereafter, the microprocessor will shut down the radio automatically. Just press and hold in the POWER switch for one second to turn the transceiver back on after an APO shutdown, as usual. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 99: Transmitter Time-Out Timer (Tot)

    Alert bell will provide an audible warning from the speaker. 2) Since brief transmissions are the mark of a good operator, try setting up your radio’s TOT feature for a maximum transmission time of one minute. This will significantly improve battery life, too! VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 100: Automatic Power-On Feature

    OWER EATURE The VX-3R also includes the capability to turn itself on after a programmed time interval. 1. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 58: ON TMR...

  • Page 101: Changing The Tx Deviation Level

    The VX-3R includes a simple method of accomplishing this: 1. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode.

  • Page 102: My Bands Operation

    (omit) these bands from the band selection loop. My Bands Setup 1. Set the VX-3R to the VFO mode. 2. Press and hold in the [ TXPO ] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 91: VFO.SKP VFO.SKP...

  • Page 103: Changing The Status Of The [ Vol ] Key

    AUT.BCK: The [ VOL ] key keeps its status for approximately AUT.BCK AUT.BCK AUT.BCK AUT.BCK three seconds after pressing the [ VOL ] key. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 104: Cloning

    The VX-3R includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and configu- ration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another VX-3R. This can be particu- larly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radio’s data to another:...

  • Page 105: Set (Menu) Mode

    The VX-3R Set Mode, already partially discussed in many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. The Set Mode is used to configure a wide variety of transceiver param- eters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Set Mode and adjust the various parameters: 1.
  • Page 106 49 [ MR DSP ] Toggles the display indication between “frequency” and “Al- ALPHA / FREQ pha/Numeric” channel tags. 50 [ MR WMD ] Determines the method of selecting channels for Memory Stor- NEXT / LOWER age. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 107 Select the DIAL knob function. NORMAL / AUT.BCK 93 [ WAKEUP ] Setting of the Wakeup feature. OFF / 5SEC - 60SEC(5SEC/step) / EAI 94 [ WX ALT ] Enables/Disables the NOAA Weather Alert Feature. OFF / ON VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 108 Internet Link System) access. Selects the function of the [ ] key. 42 [ INTKEY ] INTNET / INT MR / SET MD 43 [ INTNET ] Enables / Disables the Internet Connection feature (WIRES ON / OFF VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 109 Selects or disables the VFO band edge limiting for the current band. ALL / BAND 91 [ VFO SKP ] Set My Band. ON / OFF 94 [ WX ALT ] Enables/Disables the NOAA Weather Alert Feature. OFF / ON VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 110 BAREXT: Uses both the internal Bar Antenna and the Rubber Flex Antenna. BARANT: Uses the internal Bar Antenna only. The Bar Antenna is directional; rotate the VX-3R for best reception. Set Mode Item 2 [ ANT FM ] Function: Select the antenna to be used in the FM Broadcast listening.
  • Page 111 Function: Enables/Disables the Keypad beeper. Available Values: OFF/KY+SCN/KEY Default: KY+SCN OFF: The Beeper is disabled. KY+SCN: The beeper sounds when you press a key or when the scanner stops. KEY: The beeper sounds when you press any key. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 112 Available Values: 400 - 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step) Default: 700 Hz Set Mode Item 22 [ CWTRNG ] Function: Enables/Disables the CW Training feature. See page 90 for details. Set Mode Item 23 [ DC VLT ] Function: Indicates the DC Supply Voltage. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 113 Set Mode Item 28 [ DT SEL ] Function: Programming of the DTMF Autodialer. See page 85 for details. Set Mode Item 29 [ DT SPD ] Function: Selects the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed. Available Values: 50MS/100MS Default: 50MS VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 114 3. Press the [ HM/RV ] key to clear any previous emergency message, if desired. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first letter/number of the message, then press the [ V/M ] key momentarily to save the first letter/number and move on to the next character. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 115 Pressing the [ HM/RV ] key reverses transmit and receive frequencies during re- REV: peater operation. Set Mode Item 37 [ HM>VFO ] Function: Enables/Disables the function of the VFO DIAL knob, while in the Home Chan- nel mode. Available Values: DISABL/ENABLE Default: ENABLE VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 116 SET MD: The [ ] key is the Short-cut path to recall one of the Set Mode Items. See page 92 for programming. Set Mode Item 43 [ INTNET ] Function: Enables/Disables the Internet Connection feature (WIRES™). Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 117 Set Mode Item 49 [ MR DSP ] Function: Toggles the display indication between “frequency” and “Alpha/Numeric” chan- nel tags. Available Values: ALPHA/FREQ Default: FREQ Note: This Set Mode Item can select and set the function to each memory channel indi- vidually. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 118 Set Mode Item 55 [ MSG.LST ] Function: Programming a Member List for the Message feature. See page 71 for details. Set Mode Item 56 [ MSG.REG ] Function: Selects your Personal ID for the Message feature. See page 72 for details. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 119 Function: Enables/Disables the Answer Back function of the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF Set Mode Item 61 [ PAG.CDR ] Function: Sets the Receiver Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. See page 34 for details. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 120 Available Values: SIMP/-RPT/+RPT Default: Depends on the transceiver version, as well as the setting of Set Mode Item 5 ARS. Note: This Set Mode Item can select and set the function to each memory channel indi- vidually. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 121 Set Mode Item 73 [ SAVETX ] Function: Enables/Disables the Transmitter Battery Saver. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF Set Mode Item 74 [ SCN.LMP ] Function: Enables/Disables the Scan lamp (while scanner is paused). Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 122 Function: Sets the Squelch threshold level. Available Values: LVL 0 - LVL 15 (AM and Narrow FM), LVL 0 - LVL 8 (Wide FM and AM Broadcast) Default: LVL 1 (AM and Narrow FM), LVL 2 (Wide FM and AM Broadcast) VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 123 D CODE: DCS Encode only. T DCS: Encodes a CTCSS tone and Decodes a DCS code. D TONE: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS tone. Select the desired operating mode from the selections shown above. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 124 Function: Indicates the current temperature inside the transceiver’s case and selects the measurement units (“°F” or “°C”) for the temperature sensor. Press the [ MODE ] key to toggle the measurement units between “°F” and “°C”. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 125 ON: Only the bands that are turned on will be shown when pushing the [ BAND ] key. OFF: When the [ BAND ] key is pressed, the bands that are turned “OFF” will not be shown. See page 100 for details. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 126 Set Mode Item 93 [ WAKEUP ] Function: Setting of the Wakeup feature. Available Values: OFF/5SEC - 60SEC(5SEC/step)/EAI Default: OFF Set Mode Item 94 [ WX ALT ] Function: Enables/Disables the NOAA Weather Alert Feature. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 127 VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 128: Specifications

    4.6 oz (130 g) With FNB-82LI & antenna Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within the 144 and 430 MHz amateur bands only. Frequency ranges will vary according to transceiver ver- sion; check with your dealer. VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 129 NFM, AM: 12 kHz/35 kHz (–6 dB /–60 dB) WFM : 200 kHz / 300 kHz (–6 dB/–20 dB) AF Output: 50 mW @ 8 Ω for 10 % THD (@ 3.7 V) 100 mW @8 Ω for 10 % THD (@ 6 V) VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 130: Reset Procedures

    24: DCS CD, 28: DT SEL, 32: EMG.SEL, 35: HLF.DEV, 38: INT CD, 41: INT.SEL, 49: MR DSP, 52: MRNAME, 54: MRSKIP, 55: MSG.LST, 56: MSG.REG, 57: MSG.SEL, 61: PAG.CDR, 62: PAG.CDT, 68: RPT, 69: RPT.SFT, 79: SQ TYP, 80: SQSMTR, and 86: TN FRQ VX-3R O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 131 1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEX STANDARD could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. 2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including received, interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 132 Copyright 2007 Printed in Japan VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

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