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Vertex Standard VX-3R Operating Manual

Vertex Standard VX-3R Operating Manual

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The VX-3R is a micro-miniature multiband FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage,
providing local-area two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.
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 operating enjoyment. Its incredibly tiny
FNB-82LI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack provides up to 1.5 Watts of transmit power on VHF, and 1 Watt on UHF.
Besides 144- and 430-MHz transceive operation, the VX-3R provides receive coverage of the AM (MF)
which provide the internal bar antenna and FM broadcast bands, HF Shortwave Bands, VHF and UHF TV
bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies!
Furthermore, the VX-3R provides the internal bar antenna for the good receiving the AM broadcast.
Additional features include an Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch (EPCS), which allows you to page a
particular station and only receive calls from that station, if desired; a security Password feature, which will
allow you to turn on and operate your transceiver only after you enter your Password; a convenient access
key for Vertex Standard's WIRES
Automatic ID (EAI) function, that will automatically cause your VX-3R to transmit your callsign and engage
your rig's microphone, even if you are disabled and unable to press the PTT switch; 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
TM
with another ARTS
channel congestion. And an S-meter squelch circuit allows the owner to set the squelch to open at a
programmable setting of the S-Meter, thus reducing guesswork in setting the squelch threshold.
We appreciate your purchase of the VX-3R, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to
learn about the many exciting features of your exciting new Yaesu hand-held transceiver!
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FBA-37
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(Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System); Emergency
equipped station, plus provision for reduction of the TX deviation in areas of high
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3.7 V, 1000 mAh Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
2.5-Hour Charger
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FCC ID: K6620285X20
IC ID: 511B-20285X20
VX-3R Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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  • Page 1 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 operating enjoyment. Its incredibly tiny FNB-82LI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack provides up to 1.5 Watts of transmit power on VHF, and 1 Watt on UHF.
  • Page 2 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual NC-85A/B, C, U* 2.5-Hour Charger CN-3 BNC-to-SMA Adapter CT-27 Cloning Cable CT-44 Microphone Adapter E-DC-21 DC Cable w/ Cigarette-Lighter Adapter MH-34B4B Speaker/Microphone MH-37A4B Earpiece/Microphone VC-25 VOX Headset * “A/B” suffix is for use with 100-120 VAC, “C” suffix is for use with 230-240 VAC, and “U” suffix is for use with 230 VAC.
  • Page 3 Press and hold this switch in for one second to toggle the transceiver’s power on and off. KEYPAD These nine keys select many of most important operating features on the VX-3R. The functions of the keys are described in detail on the pages to follow.
  • Page 4 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Systems. mode. Activates the “Alternate” Disables the “Alternate” Activates the “Memory key function. key function. Write” mode (for memory channel storage). HM/RV Reverses transmit and Switches operation to Activates the receive frequencies the “Home”...
  • Page 5 Replace the Battery Cover, then slide the Battery Cover Latch into the “Lock” position. 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 battery changing.
  • Page 6 Important Note: 1) The FBA-37 is designed for use only with AA-type Alkaline cells (LR6). 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 7 Operation R.F. says: Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features 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 8 When you are satisfied with the Squelch threshold setting, press the PTT switch momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. R.F. Says: 1) The VX-3R can set the squelch threshold level on the AM mode, FM mode, Wide FM mode, and AM Broadcast individually.
  • Page 9 Once you have selected the desired band, you may initiate manual tuning (or scanning) per the discussion in the next chapter. R.F. Says: 1) The VX-3R has an AM broadcasting band and an FM broadcast band with these bands and can receive it independently. See page ?? for details.
  • Page 10 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 11 Transmission is possible only on the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands. R.F. Says: 1) The VX-3R is smart! You can set up Low power on 144 MHz band, while leaving 430 MHz on High power, and the radio will remember the different settings on both bands. And when you store memories, you can store High and Low power settings separately in each memory, so you don’t waste...
  • Page 12 Press the [RADIO] key momentarily again to exit from the AM and FM Broadcast Reception mode and return to normal operation. R.F. Says: If you wish to output the audio of the FM Broadcast station to the VX-3R internal speaker using with an earphone antenna, select Set Mode Item 77: SP OUT to “SPKR”.
  • Page 13 To disable the AF Priority function, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select “OFF” in step 3 above. R.F. Say: 1) You may transmit the VX-3R on the frequency set in step1 above by pressing the PTT switch, even if the SUB-RX Operation is activated.
  • Page 14 VX-3R Operating Manual Keypad/LCD Illumination 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: KEY 2S - KEY10S: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD for the selected illumination time when any key pressed.
  • Page 15 (“AUTO”), any number of which may be important to your operating requirements. 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 16 VX-3R Operating Manual Changing the Receiving Mode The VX-3R provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to different operating frequencies. However, should an unusual receiving situation arise in which you need to change to other receiving mode, just press the [MODE] key. The receiving modes available are: AUTO: Automatic mode setting per default values for the selected frequency range.
  • Page 17 Repeater Shifts 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 18 To do this, follow the procedure below: Set the VX-3R’s frequency to the band on which you wish to change the default repeater shift (144 MHz or 430 MHz Ham Band). Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 19 When “TSQL” is displayed, this means that the Tone SQueLch system 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 help keep your radio quiet until a specific call is received, which may be helpful while operating in congested R.F.
  • Page 20 - this will allow you to hear all traffic on the channel being received. 2) During CTCSS operation, you may set up the VX-3R such that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. See page ?? for details.
  • Page 21 DCS code is received on an incoming transmission. Switch the DCS off when you’re just tuning around the band! 2) During DCS operation, you may set up the VX-3R such that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. See page ?? for details.
  • Page 22 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 25: DCS RV. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob.
  • Page 23 Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory modes. EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) The VX-3R includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and a dedicated microprocessor 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 24 Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. R.F. Says: The VX-3R does not recognize the order of the 1st tone and the 2nd tone. In other words, for example, the VX-6R considers both CTCSS pairs “10, 35” and “35, 10” to be identical.
  • Page 25 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Set the operating frequency to the desired channel. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (“Tone Squelch”), DCS, or EPCS operation, as described previously. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 26 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Press the [V/M] key to accept the first beep tone of the User Beep. If you mistake, press the [BAND] key to back-space the cursor, then re-enter the correct beep tone or length.
  • Page 27 Once access to the repeater has been gained, you may release the MONI key, and use the PTT switch for activating the transmitter thereafter. Memory Mode The VX-3R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: “Regular” Memory Channels, which include: •...
  • Page 28 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Regular Memory Channel Operation Memory Storage 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.
  • Page 29 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. Press and hold in the PTT switch, then press the [F/W] key once more momentarily while holding the PTT switch in (this does not key the transmitter).
  • Page 30 [MONI] key. Release the [MONI] key to return to “Tag” display. To disable the alpha-numeric Tag (enabling the frequency display): 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 31 Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel, as though you were in the “VFO” mode. With the VX-3R in the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, select the desired memory channel. Press the [F/M] key, then press the [V/M] key to activate the “Memory Tuning” feature. The Memory Channel number will be replaced by “tun.”...
  • Page 32 Memory Bank Operation 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 twenty Memory Groups, so you can categorize the memories in a manner convenient to you.
  • Page 33 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Press the [BAND] key; now, as you rotate the DIAL knob to select memories, you will observe that you can only select memory channels in the current memory bank. To change to another Memory Bank, press the [F/W] key, then press the [BAND] key; now rotate the DIAL knob to select the new Memory Bank.
  • Page 34 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. Special Memory Channel Operation 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.
  • Page 35 Scanning 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 36 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual selected resume time. If you do not take action to disable the scanner within that time period, the scanner will resume even if the stations are still active. BUSY: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. When the carrier has dropped because the other station(s) ceased transmission, the scanner will resume.
  • Page 37 To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or [V/M] key. R.F. Says: 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 underway, rotate the DIAL knob one click in the opposite direction (in this case, one click counter-clockwise).
  • Page 38 Press the [F/W] key to store the frequency into the Frequency Skip Memory; it now is programmed to be ignored during VFO scanning. R.F. Says: The VX-3R has 100 VFO Frequency Skip Memory Channels. To re-institute a frequency into the VFO scan loop: Press the [V/M] key, if needed, to enter the MR mode.
  • Page 39 Preferential Memory Scan 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 40 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual does not have the blinking “ ” icon appended, you will scan all channels including those with the blinking “ ” icon appended. Here is the procedure for setting up and using the Preferential Scan List: Recall the Memory Channel which you wish to add to the Preferential Scan List.
  • Page 41 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 previously.
  • Page 42 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual To set the receiving time interval: Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 65: PRI.TMR.
  • Page 43 Band Edge Beeper The VX-3R will automatically “beep” when a band edge is encountered during scanning (either in standard VFO scanning or during PMS operation). You may enable this feature (band edge beeper) when the frequency reaches the band edge while selecting the VFO frequency by the DIAL knob.
  • Page 44 The frequency can be measured by bringing the VX-3R close to the transceiver which is transmitting. 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 45 Message Feature The VX-3R provides a message feature, which sent a message (up to 16 characters) instead of sending a voice. 20 kinds of messages can be programmed, and one of them can be selected and transmitted with your ID.
  • Page 46 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual factory-programmed message of course can be overwritten at any time with personalized messages. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 57: MSG.SEL.
  • Page 47 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable programming of the personal ID. Press the [HM/RV] key to clear the previously stored personal ID, if desired. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first character of the personal ID you wish to store, and then press the [V/M] key to save the first character of the personal ID and move on to the next place.
  • Page 48 Emergency Feature Emergency Channel Operation 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 ?? for details on setting the Home channel.
  • Page 49 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 which is stored in the Receiving Pager Code Memory (configured via Set Mode Item 61: PAG.CDR) on the frequency which is stored in Memory Channel “EAI”...
  • Page 50 R.F. Says: The VX-3R will ignore the EAI feature when the (1) the squelch is open, (2) there is an incoming the signal on the operating frequency, (3) the operating frequency is the same as the frequency which is stored in the Memory Channel “EAI,”...
  • Page 51 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Press the [TXPO] key to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. D. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first tone. Press the [V/M] key. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the second tone.
  • Page 52 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Press and hold in the [%] key for one second. You will observe the “OUT RNG” display on the LCD ™ below the operating frequency. ARTS operation has now commenced. Every 25 seconds, your radio will transmit a “polling” call to the other station. When that station ™...
  • Page 53 2) You may adjust the monitoring tone (CW sidetone pitch) via Set Mode Item 18: CW PIT. Available selections are 400 - 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step). Internet Connection 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) network, operating in the “SRG”...
  • Page 54 Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. With the Internet Connection feature activated (as in step 1 above), the VX-3R will generate a brief (0.1 second) DTMF tone according to your selection in step 2. This DTMF tone is sent at the beginning of ™...
  • Page 55 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual or number. Repeat steps 6 through 8 until you have completed the access code (“F(#)1101D”). 10. If you wish to attach an alpha/numeric name “Tag” to the Internet Memory, proceed to the next step;...
  • Page 56 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual DTMF Operation Despite the lack of a DTMF keypad, you can still transmit DTMF tones with the VX-3R for repeater control or autopatch use. Manual DTMF Tone Generation Press and hold the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 57 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Press the [V/M] key momentarily to accept the first digit and move on to the second digit of the DTMF string. Repeat the previous steps until you have completed the telephone number string.
  • Page 58 Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. CW Learning Feature 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.
  • Page 59 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step). CW Training Feature 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. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 60 2) If you forget the password number, you may turn on the transceiver by performing the “All Reset” procedure (see page ??). However, the VX-3R will clear the password, as well as all memories, and will restore all other settings to factory defaults.
  • Page 61 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 42: INTKEY. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item.
  • Page 62 Receive Battery Saver Setup 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”...
  • Page 63 Wakeup feature is engaged. TX Battery Saver 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 64 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “OFF” (thus disabling the BUSY lamp).
  • Page 65 This will significantly improve battery life, too! Automatic Power-On Feature The VX-3R also includes the capability to turn itself on after a programmed time interval. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 66 In many areas of the world, channel congestion has required that operating channels be closely spaced. In such operating environments, it often is required that operators use reduced deviation levels, so as to reduce the potential for interference to users on adjacent channels. The VX-3R includes a simple method of accomplishing this: Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 67 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Set the VX-3R to the VFO mode. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 91: VFO.SKP.
  • Page 68 The VX-3R includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another VX-3R. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radio’s data to another: Turn both radios off.
  • Page 69 Set (Menu) Mode The VX-3R 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 parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously.
  • Page 70 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 71 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Function: Enables/Disables the Busy Channel Lock-Out feature. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF Set Mode Item 9 [BEL.RNG] Function: Selects the number of Bell ringer repetitions. Available Values: 1T - 20T/CONT (Continuous ringing) Default: 1T Set Mode Item 10 [BEL.SEL]*...
  • Page 72 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Default: ON Set Mode Item 17 [CH CNT] Function: Selects the Channel Counter Search Width. Available Values: ±5 MHz/±10 MHz/±50 MHz/±100 MHz Default: ±5 MHz Set Mode Item 18 [CLK.SFT]* Function: Shifting of the CPU clock frequency.
  • Page 73 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual R-B.T-N: Receive the both Normal and Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Normal DCS Tone. R-N.T.I: Receive the Normal DCS Tone and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone. R-I.T-I: Receive and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone.
  • Page 74 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual BEAM: The BUSY/TX indicator glows continuously in white. BP+BEM: Loud “Alarm” sounds and the BUSY/TX indicator glows continuously in white. CW: The BUSY/TX indicator flashes according to the programmed Emergency message (Morse Code)* at a rate of five words per minute.
  • Page 75 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Default: OFF Set Mode Item 36 [HM/RV] Function: Selects the function of the [HM/RV] key. Available Values: HOME/REV Default: REV HOME: Pressing the [HM/RV] key instantly recalls a favorite “Home” channel.
  • Page 76 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual INT MR: Recall the Internet Access Number (SRG) or Access Cord (FRG). Determine the selection of the SRG or FRG via Set Mode Item 41: INT MD. SET MD: Short-cut path for recall of one of Set Mode Items. See page ?? for programming.
  • Page 77 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Function: Toggles the display indication between “frequency” and the channel’s “Alpha/Numeric Tag.” Available Values: ALPHA/FREQ Default: FREQ Set Mode Item 50 [MR WMD] Function: Selects the method of selection of channels for Memory Storage.
  • Page 78 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual See page ?? for details. Set Mode Item 57 [MSG.SEL] Function: Programming a Message for the Message feature. See page ?? for details. Set Mode Item 58 [ON TMR] Function: Set the On Timer Time.
  • Page 79 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual See page ?? for details. Set Mode Item 62 [PAG.CDT] Function: Sets the Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. See page ?? for details. Set Mode Item 63 [PR FRQ]* Function: Program the CTCSS Tone frequency for the User programmed Reverse CTCSS Decoder.
  • Page 80 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Set Mode Item 70 [RX MD]* Function: Selects the Receiving mode. Available Values: AUTO/N-FM/AM/W-FM Default: AUTO (Mode automatically changes according to operating frequency.) Set Mode Item 71 [S SRCH] Function: Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode.
  • Page 81 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual HOLD: The scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. It will not restart automatically; you must manually re-initiate scanning if you wish to resume. Set Mode Item 76 [SCN.STR] Function: Select the Scan Re-start Delay time.
  • Page 82 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Function: Adjusts the S-meter Squelch threshold level. Available Values: OFF/LVL 1 - LVL 8 Default: OFF Set Mode Item 81 [SQSPLT] Function: Enables/Disables split CTCSS/DCS coding. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF When this Set Mode Item is set to “ON,”...
  • Page 83 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Available Values: 50 standard CTCSS tones Default: 100.0 Hz Set Mode Item 87 [TOT] Function: Setting of the TOT time Available Values: OFF/0.5M - 30M (0.5M/step) Default: OFF The time-out timer shuts off the transmitter after continuous transmission of the programmed time.
  • Page 84 FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Default: OFF Set Mode Item 92 [WX ALT] Function: Enables/Disables the NOAA Weather Alert Feature. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 85 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.