Yaesu VX-8GR Operating Manual page 86

ARTS
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B ARTS
1. Set your radio and the other radio(s) to the same DCS code number, per the discussion
on page 31.
2. Press the key, then press the
the "OUTRNG" display on the LCD below the operating
frequency. ARTS
3. Every 25 seconds, your radio will transmit a "polling" call
to the other station. When that station responds with its own
ARTS polling signal, the display will change to "IN RNG"
to confirm that the other station's polling code was received
in response to yours.
4. Press the key to exit ARTS
transceiver.
won't work if you have used the Lock feature to disable the PTT!
ARTS
ARTS P
The ARTS feature may be programmed to poll every 25 seconds (default value) or 15
seconds. The default value provides maximum battery conservation, because the polling
signal is sent out less frequently. To change the polling interval:
1. Press and hold the
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 4: ARTS
INTERVAL.
3. Press the
Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired polling interval
(25sec or 15sec).
5. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
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operation has now commenced.
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key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set
T
key. You will observe
operation and resume normal functioning of the
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