Vertex Standard VX-7R User Manual

FCC ID: K66VX-7R
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver
50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver
50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver
VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R
Operating Manual
Operating ManualOperating Manual
Operating Manual
Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R is a miniature triband FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency
coverage, providing leading-edge features for VHF and UHF two-way amateur
communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R’s 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. Besides 50, 144, and 430 MHz transceive operation, the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R
provides receive coverage of the AM (MF) and FM broadcast bands, HF Shortwave
Bands up to 16 MHz, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide
range of commercial and public safety frequencies! And the optional Barometer
pressure Sensor Unit provides readout of barometric pressure and altitude while
mountain climbing or hiking.
The transmitter section provides 5 Watts of clean power output on the FM operation
on the 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz bands with the supplied FNB-80LI Battery
Pack, and 0.2 Watts output on 430 MHz, and also 1.0 Watts output on AM operation on
50 MHz. A wide variety of tone signaling formats are built into the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R, in addition to
Yaesu’s exclusive ARTS
TM
-(Auto-Range Transponder System), which “beeps” the user
when you move out of communications range with another ARTS
TM
-equipped station.
We appreciate your purchase of the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R, 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!
Controls & Connections
Controls & ConnectionsControls & Connections
Controls & Connections
ANTENNA
ANTENNAANTENNA
ANTENNA
Connect the supplied rubber flex antenna (or another antenna presenting a 50-ohm
impedance) here.
VOLUME
VOLUMEVOLUME
VOLUME
This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume

Vertex Standard VX-7R Specifications

General

Operating Modes	Simplex, Duplex
Water Resistance	IPX7
Antenna Connector	SMA
Type	Handheld Transceiver
Modulation	FM, AM
Power Output	5W

Summary

Controls and Connections

Antenna Connection

Volume Control

Dial and Indicators

Main tuning dial for frequency/menu, and Intelligent-Beam status indicator.

Basic Operation Procedures

Powering On and Off

Adjusting Volume Level

Squelch and Band Selection

Squelch Adjustment

Adjusting squelch for pleasant standby and reduced battery use.

Selecting Operating Bands

Scanning and Dual Receive

Scanning Operation

Dual Receive Operation

Receiving signals on two frequencies simultaneously.

Advanced Features and Modes

Transmission Basics

Transmitter Power Levels

Selecting and changing transmitter power output.

VOX Operation

Automatic transmit/receive switching based on voice input.

Advanced Operation Features

Operating Mode Selection

Repeater Operations

Features for repeater access and shift management.

Tone Control Systems (CTCSS/DCS)

CTCSS Operation

Setting up CTCSS for repeater access and silent monitoring.

DCS Operation

Setting up DCS for enhanced tone access control.

Tone Search Scanning

ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System)

ARTS Basic Setup and Operation

Setting up and activating the ARTS feature.

ARTS Polling Time Options

CW Identifier Setup

DTMF and Emergency Operations

DTMF Operation

DTMF Autodialer Programming

Storing and sending telephone numbers for autopatch.

Emergency Channel Operation

Activating the emergency feature for alerts.

Battery Saving Features

Receive Battery Saver Setup

Configuring the transceiver to sleep during receive standby.

Transmit Battery Saver

Automatically lowering power output to conserve battery.

Power Management and Timers

Automatic Power-Off (APO)

Automatically turning off the radio after a period of inactivity.

Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT)

Limiting transmission duration to prevent interference and save power.

Memory Management

Regular Memory Channel Operation

Storing and recalling frequencies into regular memory channels.

Storing Independent Frequencies

Memory Recall and HOME Channel

Memory Offset Tuning and Masking

One-Touch Memory and Scanning Techniques

One-Touch Memory Mode

Setting Scan Resume Technique

Configuring how the scanner resumes after halting on a signal.

VFO and Memory Scanning

Skipping Channels during Scan

Preferential Memory Scan

Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan

Setting sub-band limits for scanning or VFO operation.

Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)

Periodically checking a memory channel for activity.

Specialized Scan Modes

Smart Search Operation

Loading frequencies automatically based on detected activity.

Spectrum Analyzer Operation

Viewing activity on channels above or below the current frequency.

Channel Counter Operation

Measuring the frequency of a nearby transmitter.

Timer and Display Customization

Timer Operation (ON/OFF)

Setting the transceiver to turn on or off at preset times.

Display Customization Options

Resetting and Cloning

Microprocessor Resetting

Clearing all settings to factory defaults.

Set Mode Resetting

Resetting Set (Menu) mode settings to factory defaults.

Transceiver Cloning

Transferring memory and configuration data between radios.

Set Mode Configuration

Set Mode Overview

Set Mode Details (Basic Setup)

Configuration options for squelch, VFO steps, RX mode, ARS, etc.

Set Mode Details (Display & DSQ/DCS/DTMF)

Configuration options for display, tone, and DCS settings.

Set Mode Details (Scan & Measurement)

Configuration options for scanning, counters, and sensors.

Set Mode Details (Save Modes & ARTS)

Configuration options for battery saving, timers, and ARTS.

Set Mode Details (Misc Setup)

Specifications

General Frequency Ranges

Technical Specifications

Details on channel steps, voltage, current, temperature, and weight.

Transmitter and Receiver Details