The EVX-531 allows up to 32-channel capacity within a maximum of 2 groups. Important channel frequency data is stored in the flash memory on the CPU, and is easily programmable by a Vertex Standard licensed dealers using a personal computer with Vertex Standard Programming equipment FIF-12 USB Programming cable interface and CT-106 Connection cable for FIF-12 and CE142 Software.
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This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled exposure environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions. EVX-531 O pErating anual...
To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites. EVX-531 O pErating anual...
1/2 inch (1.5 cm). Then lift the battery out from the radio. PA-55 Do not attempt to open any of the re- chargeable Lithium-Ion packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-circuited. CD-58 EVX-531 O pErating anual...
4) Perform the battery charging where the ambient temperature range +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40 °C). Charge out of this range could cause damage to the battery pack. EVX-531 O pErating anual...
Use only the supplied screws when install the MIC/SP cap. This radio does not keep the submersible Rating (IP57: 1 meter / 30 minutes) when the MIC/SP cap is not installed in the MIC/SP jack. EVX-531 O pErating anual...
Transmitting in progress ( Digital ) TOP SEL ( Top Select ) Key Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition PTT Switch MIC/SP Jack ( External MIC/SP ) SIDE-1 Button SIDE-2 Button Speaker Battery Pack Latch Microphone EVX-531 O pErating anual...
Channel EVX-531. Refer to page 9 for more information Announcement Feature is enabled via the clone about Speaker/Microphone usage.
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Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while front panel grille in a normal voice level. To re- receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on turn to the Receive mode, release the PTT switch. the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on EVX-531 O pErating anual...
Programmable Key Functions In this chapter, the following icons are used to indi- cate features supported in either the “Analog” mode The EVX-531 provides the programmable TOP or “Digital” mode: SEL, SIDE-1, and SIDE-2 function keys. : Indicates a “Analog” mode only feature.
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/--- /--- Talk Around (TA) Beep Off RESET Whisper Call 1 Call 2 VOX Anti-Trip Call 3 Emergency /--- /--- /--- Speed Dial Lone Worker Call Group Change TX Save Disable PRI-2 Set Lock PRI-2 Disable EVX-531 O pErating anual...
(whisper) temporarily. Again The privacy feature initiates an encryption algorithm that will protect your communication from unauthor- press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable ized eavesdropping. key to resume normal microphone gain. EVX-531 O pErating anual...
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“Off”. When the VOX Anti-Trip feature is set to “On”, The EVX-531 has two Channel Groups (Group 1 and the transceiver does not activate the transmitter sec- Group 2). tion from the receiver audio and own beep sound.
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EVX-531 can scan both digital and roup analog frequency programmed channels simultane- The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple ously.
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Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Revert” User-assigned Priority Channel will automatically be channel. checked every few seconds; if activity is found on the User-assigned Priority Channel, the radio will switch between it and the Dealer-Assigned Priority Channel, if any. EVX-531 O pErating anual...
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LED indicator will glow with a pre-defined color. When a signal is encountered on the receive frequen- cy, the EVX-531 will pause until the signal disap- The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the pears. When a signal is encountered on the transmit...
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CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch. The precise lockout configura- Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable tion is programmed by your Vertex Standard Dealer. key to send a 2-tone sequential tone. EVX-531 O pErating anual...
MDC- 1200 Encode/Decoder. ® Note: EVX-531 will be able to be decoded by display radios with ARTS enabled, but will not be able to decode the other radios encode signals. EVX-531 O...
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The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Pat. Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166. 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.
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Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Copyright 2013 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.