Yaesu VX-60R Operating Manual

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DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER

FT-60R

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

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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
General Description ......... 1 Scanning ............35 VFO Scanning ..........35 Accessories & Options ........2 Manual VFO Scan ........35 Controls & Connections ........3 Top & Front Panel .......... 3 Programmed VFO Scan ......36 LCD ..............4 Memory Scanning ........
Page 3 Internet Repeater Enhancement System), a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT), Automatic Power-Off (APO), Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), Yaesu’s exclusive ARTS™ (Auto-Range Transponder System) which “beeps” the user when you move out of communications range with an- other ARTS™ equipped station, plus provision for reduction of the TX deviation in areas of high chan- nel congestion.
Page 4 Consult your Yaesu dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connec- tion of any non-Yaesu-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this apparatus.
Page 5 & C & F Antenna Jack Connect the supplied rubber flex antenna (or another antenna presenting a 50-Ohm impedance) here. VOL/PWR Knob Turn this control clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the volume. Counter-clockwise rotation into the click-stop will turn the radio off. TX/BUSY Indicator Lamp This indicator glows green when the squelch opens, and turns red during transmit.
Page 6 & C Memory Channel Number Repeater Shift Direction Dual Watch Active Skip Memory Channel CTCSS/DSC Operation Automatic Power-Off or Preferential Memory Active Channel Internet Connection Priority Channel Feature Active Memory Bank Active Bell Alerm Active Operating Mode Operating Frequency Secondary Keypad Battery Indicator Active Key Lock Active...
Page 7 & C PTT (Push To Talk) Switch Press this switch to transmit, and release it (to receive) after your transmission is com- pleted. MONI Switch Pressing this switch disables the noise squelching action, allowing you to hear very weak signals near the background noise level temporarily. Press the [ F/W ] key on the keypad first, then press this switch to “open”...
Page 8 & C Primary Function Frequency entry digit “1” Frequency entry digit “2” Activates the CTCSS or DCS Secondary Function Selects the CTCSS tone or DCS [ F/W ] + K ) Operation code number Third Function Recalls the “Weather” broadcast Activates the ARTS feature channel bank &...
Page 9 & C Increases the VFO frequency by Primary Function Frequency entry digit “3” one step or moves the memory channel to the next-highest channel Secondary Function Tunes the VFO frequency upward Selects the desired transmit power [ F/W ] + K ) output level in 1 MHz steps Starts the scanner upward...
Page 10 The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire fre- quency range of the transceiver. However, for enhanced recep- tion on certain non-Amateur frequencies, you may wish to con- nect an antenna designed specifically for that frequency range, as the supplied antenna is necessarily a compromise outside the Amateur bands, and cannot be expected to provide high perfor- mance at all frequencies.
Page 11 If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connect- ing the NC-88 Overnight Battery Charger, as shown in the illustration, to the EXT DC jack. If only 12 ~ 16 Volt DC power is available, the optional E-DC-5B DC Adapter (with its cigarette lighter plug) may also be used for charging the battery.
Page 12 As your battery discharges during use, the voltage will gradually become lower. When the battery voltage is becoming too low for reliable operation, the “ ” icon will blink on the LCD display, indicating that the battery pack must be recharged before further use. Avoid recharging Ni-MH batteries before the “...
Page 13 The FT-60R may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-44 microphone adapter (available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy interconnection to commonly-avail- able connectors wired to your TNC. You may also build your own cable, using a four- conductor miniature phone plug, per the diagram below.
Page 14 Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features of the FT-60R. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encour- age 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 15: Frequency Navigation
Press the [ BAND ( BAND DN )] key repetitively. You will see the LCD indication move toward a higher frequency band each time you press the [ BAND ( BAND DN )] key. 850 MHz 144 MHz 250 MHz 350 MHz 850 MHz ……...
Page 16 2 ) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry The desired operating frequency may be entered directly from the keypad. To enter a frequency from the keypad, just press the numbered digits on the keypad in the proper sequence. Examples: To enter 146.560 MHz, press [ 1 ] [ 4 ] [ 6 ] [ 5 ]...
Page 17: Transmission
Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the 144 MHz or 430 MHz Amateur bands on which the FT-60R 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. To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front panel microphone (located in the lower left-hand corner of the speaker grille) in a normal voice level.
Page 18 Now that you’re mastered the basics of FT-60R operation, let’s learn more about some of the really neat features. In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as- pects of the FT-60R’s DIAL and keypad may be locked out. The possible lockout combi- nations are: LK KEY: Just the front panel keypad is locked out LKDIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked out...
Page 19 /LCD I Your FT-60R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The reddish illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with mini- mal degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided: KEY Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD lamp for five seconds when you rotate the DIAL knob or press the keypad or any switch (except PTT switch).
Page 20 RF S A special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch. To set up the RF squelch circuit for operation, use the following procedure: 1.
Page 21: Repeater Shifts
Repeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dra- matic extension of the communication range for low-powered hand-held or mobile trans- ceivers. The FT-60R includes a number of features which make repeater operation simple and enjoyable. Your FT-60R has been configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts customary in your country.
Page 22 If the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction other than that established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater shift manually. To do this: 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode.
Page 23 Checking the Repeater Uplink (Input) Frequency It often is helpful to be able to check the uplink (input) frequency of a repeater, to see if the calling station is within direct (“Simplex”) range. To do this, just press the [ HM/RV ] key. You’ll notice that the display has shifted to the repeater uplink frequency.
Page 24 CTCSS/DCS O CTCSS O Many repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed on your FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent false activation of the repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters. This tone system, called “CTCSS”...
Page 25: Ctcss Operation
CTCSS/DCS O CTCSS O 7. When you have made your selection, press the [ F/W ] key momentarily to save the new settings and exit to normal operation. This is different than the usual method of restoring normal operation, and it applies only to the configuration of the CTCSS/DCS frequencies.
Page 26: Tone Search Scanning
CTCSS/DCS O DCS O Remember that the DCS is an Encode/Decode system, so your receiver will remain muted until a matching DCS code is received on an incoming trans- mission. Switch the DCS off when you’re just tuning around the band! In operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS or DCS tone being used by another station or stations, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the tone being used.
Page 27 CTCSS/DCS O CTCSS/DCS B During CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set up the FT-60R such that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activat- ing the CTCSS/DCS Bell: 1.
Page 28 CTCSS/DCS O 1750 H If the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Eu- rope), you can set the MONI switch to serve as a “Tone Call” switch instead. To change the configuration of this switch, we again use the Set Mode to help us. 1.
Page 29 The FT-60R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: 1000 “Standard” memory channels, numbered “000” through “999.” 5 “Home” channels, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency on each operating band. 50 sets of band-edge memories, also known as “Programmable Memory Scan” chan- nels, labeled “L01/U01”...
Page 30: Memory Storage
1. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it. 2.
Page 31 1. While operating in the VFO mode, press the [ V/M ( PRI )] key to enter the Memory mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired channel. 3. To return to the VFO mode, press the [ V/M ( PRI )] key. When the radio is already set to the Memory mode, an easy way to recall memories is to key in the memory channel number, then press the [ F/W ] key.
Page 32 You may wish to append an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel’s use (such as a club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Set Mode. 1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a la- bel.
Page 33 To disable the alpha-numeric Tag (enabling the frequency display), just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select “FREQ” in step 5 above. You may set up some memory channels to have their frequencies displayed, while others may be set to have their Name Tag displayed; the selection within Set Mode Item 27 is not applied to all memory channels at once (just the channel on which you currently are operating).
Page 34 You may desire to delete the memories (except the Memory Channel “1” and Home Chan- nel). The procedure for deleting a channel is quite simple. 1. Press the [ V/M ( PRI )] key, if needed, to enter the MR mode. 2.
Page 35: Memory Bank Operation
The large number of memories available in the FT-60R could be difficult to utilize without some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the FT-60R includes provision for dividing the memories into as many as ten Memory Groups, so you can categorize the memories in a manner convenient to you.
Page 36: Memory Only Mode
Removing Memories from a Memory Bank 1. Recall the memory channel to be removed from a Memory Bank. 2. Press and hold in the [ BAND ( BAND DN )] key for one second, then press and hold in the [ F/W ] key for one second to remove the memory channel data from the Memory Bank.
Page 37: Scanning
The FT-60R 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. Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin, take a moment to select the way in which you would like the scanner to resume scanning after it halts on a signal.
Page 38: Programmed Vfo Scan
VFO S 4. The scanner will then resume according to the Scan-Resume mode selected in the previous section. 5. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or [ V/M ( PRI )] key. Programmed VFO Scan 1. Select the VFO mode by pressing the [ V/M ( PRI )] key, if necessary. 2.
Page 39: Memory Scanning
Memory scanning is similarly easy to initiate: 1. Select the Memory mode by pressing the [ V/M ( PRI )] key, if necessary. 2. Press and hold in either the [ ( MHz )] or [ ( MHz )] key for one second to initiate upward or downward scanning, respectively.
Page 40: Preferential Memory Scan
Preferential Memory Scan The FT-60R 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. Here is the procedure for setting up and using the Preferential Scan List: 1.
Page 41: Memory Bank Scan
Memory Bank Scan When the Memory Bank feature is engaged, the scanner sweeps only memory channels in the current Memory Bank. However, if the Memory Bank Link Scan feature is enabled, you may sweep the memory channels in several Memory Banks which you have selected. To enable the Memory Bank Link Scan feature: 1.
Page 42 1) When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the Scan-Resume mode is fixed to “TIME.” 2) If you are just scanning the Weather Broadcast Channels, the FT-60R's receiver will remain muted indefinitely unless the Alert Tone is received. This yields a long period of monitoring time, as no power will be consumed via audio output while scanning for the Alert Tone is in progress.
Page 43: Vfo Priority
“P ” S The FT-60R’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows you to operate on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a user-defined Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Memory Channel which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance with the Scan-Resume mode set via Set Mode Item 35: RESUME.
Page 44: Priority Revert Mode
“P ” S WX Channel Priority 1. Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the “Priority” frequency. 2. Now, set the radio for operation on a WX channel by pressing and holding in the [ 1 ( SQ TYP )] key for one second. 3.
Page 45: Band Edge Beeper
The FT-60R will automatically illuminate the LCD/Keypad 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 46: Storing The Ctcss Tone Pairs For Epcs Operation
EPCS E & C The FT-60R includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and a dedicated micro- processor providing paging and selective calling feature. 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 47: Paging Answer Back
EPCS E & C Activating the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 29: PAGER. 3.
Page 48: Emergency Feature
The FT-60R 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 29 for details on setting the Home channel. The “Emergency” feature is activated by pressing and holding in the [ 4 ( RPT )] key for one second.
Page 49 ID EAI F frequency which is stored in Memory Channel “000” for more than five seconds, the radio will automatically transmit a brief (0.5 second) beep tone every 2.5 seconds until the EAI timer expiration at the power level stored in that memory channel; it is NOT necessary for the incapacitated person to press the PTT switch.
Page 50: Smart Search Operation
The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to where activity is encountered by your radio. When Smart Search is engaged, the transceiver will search above and below your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (with- out stopping on them even momentarily);...
Page 51: Internet Connection Feature
The FT-60R 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 52 H. Repeat the previous steps until you have completed the ac- cess code (“#123”). Press and hold in the [ F/W ] key for one second to save the setting. 2. Press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation. 3.
Page 53: Basic Arts Setup And Operation
ARTS™ The ARTS™ feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another ARTS™-equipped station are within communications range. This may be particularly use- ful during Search-and Rescue situations, where is important to stay in contact with other members of your group.
Page 54 ARTS™ ARTS™ constitutes a form of “remote control” operation that may be re- stricted to certain frequencies. U.S. users should confirm the current status of §97.201(b) of the FCC’s rules governing the Amateur service before utiliz- ing this feature on the 144 MHz band. ARTS™...
Page 55: Cw Identifier Setup
ARTS™ CW Identifier Setup The ARTS™ feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutes during ARTS™ operation, the radio can be instructed to send “DE (your callsign) K” if this feature is enabled. The callsign field may contain up to 6 characters. Here’s how to program the CW Identifier: 1.
Page 56: Manual Dtmf Tone Generation
DTMF O The FT-60R’s 16-button keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeater con- trol, or Internet-link access purposes. Besides numerical digits [ 0 ] through [ 9 ] , the keypad includes the [ ] and [ # ] digits, plus the [ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] , and [ D ] tones often used for repeater control.
Page 57 DTMF O 12. If you store other numbers, repeat steps 4- 10 above, using a different DTMF memory register. 13. When all required DTMF memories are filled to your satisfaction, press the PTT switch to save the settings and exit to normal operation You may check your work by monitoring the entered DTMF string.
Page 58: Password
The FT-60R provides the password feature which can minimize the chance that your trans- ceiver could be used by an unauthorized party. When the password feature is activated, the radio will ask for the four digit password to be entered when the radio is first turned on. You must enter the four digit password from the keypad.
Page 59 If you forget the password number, you may turn on the transceiver by per- forming the “All Reset” procedure (see page 64). However, the FT-60R will clear the password, as well as all memories, and will restore all other settings to factory defaults.
Page 60 The FT-60R provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to different operating frequencies. However, should an unusual operating situation arise in which you need to change between the available operating modes (FM and AM), here is the proce- dure for doing so: 1.
Page 61 An important feature of the FT-60R 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 FT-60R will remain in the “active” mode, then resume its “sleep”...
Page 62 TX/BUSY I Further battery conservation may be accomplished by disabling the TX indicator while transmitting and disabling the BUSY indicator while receiving a signal. Use the following procedure: 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode.
Page 63 The TOT feature provides a safety switch which limits transmission time to a pre-pro- grammed value. This will promote battery conservation by not allowing you to make ex- cessively-long transmissions, and in the event of a stuck PTT switch (perhaps if the radio or a Speaker/Mic is wedged between car seats) it can prevent interference to other users as well as battery depletion.
Page 64: Mono Band Operation
You may place the radio in a “VHF Only” or “UHF Only” mode which will cause it to function as a 144 MHz or 430 MHz Mono band transceiver. To place the radio into the Mono band operation configuration: 1. Turn the radio off. 2.
Page 65 DCS C The DCS system was first introduced in the commercial LMR (Land Mobile Radio) ser- vice, where it is now in widespread use. DCS is sometime referred to by its different propri- etary names, such as DPL (Digital Private Line , a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.). DCS uses a codeword consisting of a 23-bit frame, transmitted (subaudible) at a data rate of 134.4 bps (bit/sec).
Page 66: Reset
In the event of erratic operation of the transceiver, it is possible that data on the micropro- cessor may have become corrupted. While this is a highly unusual situation, the only path to recovery may involve resetting of the microprocessor. Here’s how to do this: 1.
Page 67: Cloning
The FT-60R includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and con- figuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another FT-60R. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service opera- tion.
Page 68: Set Mode
The FT-60R Set Mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of transceiver param- eters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Set Mode: 1.
Page 69 20 [ EMG S ] Selects the alarm(s) utilized when the Emergency function is EMG.BEP / EMG.LMP / engaged. EMG.B+L / EMG.CWT / EMG.C+B / EMG.C+L / EMG.ALL / OFF 21 [ I NET ] Selects the Internet Link Connection mode. INT.OFF / INT.COD / INT.MEM 22 [ INT CD ] Selects the Access Number (DTMF digit) for WIRES™...
Page 70 4 [ ARS ] Enables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function. ARS. ON / ARS.OFF 38 [ RPT.MOD ] RPT.OFF / RPT. – / RPT. + ( ) Sets the Repeater Shift Direction. 45 [ SHIFT ] 0.00 - 99.95 MHz ( ) Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift.
Page 71 EAI/EPCS S 18 [ EAI ] Enables/Disables the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Fea- INT. 1M - INT. 50M / ture. CON. 1M - CON.50M / OFF 29 [ PAGER ] Enables/disables the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code PAG.OFF / PAG. ON Squelch function.
Page 72 Set Mode Item 1 [ APO ] Function: Setting of the Automatic Power-Off feature. Available Values: OFF/0.5H - 12.0 H in 0.5 hour multiples Default: OFF Set Mode Item 2 [ AR BEP ] Function: Selects the Beep option during ARTS operation. Available Values: INRANG/ALWAYS/OFF Default: INRANG INRANG: Beeps sound only when the radio first detects that you are within range.
Page 73 Set Mode Item 8 [ BSY.LED ] Function: Enables/Disables the BUSY LED while the Squelch is open. Available Values: LED. ON/LED.OFF Default: LED. ON Set Mode Item 9 [ CLK.SFT ] Function: Shifting of the CPU clock frequency. Available Values: SFT.OFF/SFT. ON Default: SFT.OFF This function is only used to move a spurious response “birdie,”...
Page 74 Set Mode Item 17 [ DT WRT ] Function: Programming of the DTMF Autodialer. See page 54 for details. Set Mode Item 18 [ EAI ] Function: Enables/Disables the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature. Available Values: INT. 1M - INT.10M, INT.15M, INT.20M, INT.30M, INT.40M, INT. 50M, CON.
Page 75 Set Mode Item 21 [ I NET ] Function: Selects the Internet Link Connection mode. Available Values: INT.OFF/INT.COD/INT.MEM Default: INT.OFF INT.OFF: Disables the Internet Link Connection mode. INT.COD: Sets up the Internet Link Connection mode for WIRES™ access. INT.MEM: Sets up the Internet Link Connection mode for other (DTMF string) Internet Link System access.
Page 76 Set Mode Item 26 [ M/T-CL ] Function: Selects the MONI switch (just below the PTT switch) function. Available Values: MONI/T-CALL Default: MONI MONI: Pressing the MONI switch causes the Noise/Tone Squelch to be over-ridden, allowing you to listen for weak (or non-encoded) signals. T-CALL: Pressing the MONI switch activates a 1750-Hz burst tone, used for repeater access in many countries (especially in Europe).
Page 77 Set Mode Item 34 [ PSWD W ] Function: Stores the password. Available entries are 0-9, A, B, C, D, E (substitute for “ ”), and F (substitute for “#”) Set Mode Item 35 [ RESUME ] Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode. Available Values: BUSY/HOLD/TIME Default: BUSY BUSY: The scanner will hold until the signal disappears, then will resume when the car-...
Page 78 Set Mode Item 41 [ RXSAVE ] Function: Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (“sleep” ratio) Available Values: 200 MS(1:1)/300 MS(1:1.5)/500 MS(1:2.5)/1 S(1:5)/2 S(1:10)/OFF Default: 200 MS Set Mode Item 42 [ S SRCH ] Function: Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. Available Values: SINGLE/CONT Default: SINGLE SINGLE: The transceiver sweeps the current band once in each direction, starting on the...
Page 79 Set Mode Item 47 [ SPLIT ] Function: Enables/Disables split CTCSS/DCS coding. Available Values: SPL.OFF/SPL. ON Default: SPL.OFF When this Set Mode Item is set to “SPL. ON,” you will see the following additional param- eters after the “DCS” parameter while configuring Set Mode Item 48: SQL.TYP. DCS Encode only.
Page 80 Set Mode Item 52 [ TX.LED ] Function: Enables/Disables the TX LED while the radio is transmitting. Available Values: LED. ON/LED.OFF Default: LED. ON Set Mode Item 53 [ TXSAVE ] Function: Enables/Disables the Transmitter Battery Saver. Available Values: SAV.OFF/ SAV. ON Default: SAV.OFF Set Mode Item 54 [ VFO.BND ] Function: Enables or disables the VFO band edge limiting for the current band.
Page 81: Specifications
General 108 - 137 MHz (Air Band), Frequency Ranges: (Cellular Blocked) 137 - 520 MHz (AM/FM), 700 - 999.990 MHz (FM) 144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz Channel Steps: ±5 ppm @ 14 ºF to 140 ºF (–10 °C to +60 °C) Frequency Stability: Repeater Shift: ±600 kHz (144 MHz), ±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz)
Page 82 “AUTO” M ( MH ) ( MH ) 108.000 - 137.000 25 kHz 174.000 - 222.000 50 kHz 137.000 - 144.000 12.5 kHz 222.000 - 225.000 5 kHz 144.000 - 148.000 5 kHz 225.000 - 300.000 12.5 kHz 148.000 - 156.000 12.5 kHz 300.000 - 336.000 100 kHz...
Page 83 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.

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