Operation - Yaesu VX-8DR Operating Manual

key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
Press the
"POWR" parameter to "OFF".
8. Press the PTT switch of the VX-8DR to save the new set-
ting and return to normal operation.
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1. When the BH-1A ( or BH-2A ) is correctly recognized by the VX-8DR, "
appear on the display of the VX-8DR and the LED indicator of the BH-1A ( or BH-
2A ) will blink blue.
2. Adjust the receiver audio level using the [ VOLUME ( + )] / [ VOLUME (–)] switches on
the BH-1A ( or BH-2A ) . Pressing the [ VOLUME ( + )] switch increases the receiver
audio level. Pressing the [ VOLUME (–)] switch decreases the receiver audio level.
3. Press the PTT switch on the BH-1A ( or BH-2A ) to transmit. Release the PTT switch
to return to receive.
4. You may adjust the microphone gain (Five steps) of the BH-2A by pressing the
[ VOLUME ( + )] / [ VOLUME (–)] switch while pressing and holding the PTT switch, if
desired.
Pressing the [ VOLUME ( + )] switch while pressing and holding the PTT switch in-
creases the microphone level. Pressing the [ VOLUME (–)] switch while pressing and
holding the PTT switch decreases the microphone level. When the microphone gain
reaches maximum or minimum, a beep will be heard in the BH-2A speaker.
5. The communication range between the BH-1A ( or BH-2A ) and VX-8DR is around 1
m (3 ft). If you move out of range, a beep will be heard from the BH-1A ( or BH-2A )
to alert you. If you move back into range, the BH-1A ( or BH-2A ) will beep to alert
you that you are back within range.
6. When the battery voltage of the BH-1A ( or BH-2A ) is low;
a. the LED will blink Red and Blue.
b. a beep will be heard from the BH-1A ( or BH-2A ) .
c. the " " icon on the VX-8R will be blinking fast.
Charge the BH-1A's ( or BH-2A's ) battery with the optional CD-40 Charger Cradle.
When the BH-1A (or BH-2A) is correctly recognized, the VX-8DR's internal speaker
and microphone are disabled.
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AM/FM Broadcast Band
Amateur Band
( 1:1:8 TX:RX:Standby )
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BH-1A/BH-2A B
BH-1A
3 hours
Battery Saver "ON": 10 hours
Battery Saver "OFF": 3 hours
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Battery Saver "ON": 20 hours
Battery Saver "OFF": 3 hours
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BH-2A
6 hours
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