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Vertex Standard VXA-220 User Manual

Vertex Standard VXA-220
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Vertex Standard VXA-220 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVertex Standard
ModelVXA-220
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to VXA-220

Important Safety and Compliance Notices

FCC RF Exposure Compliance

Details FCC RF exposure compliance requirements for occupational use.

Top Panel Controls and Connectors

Antenna Jack

Description of the SMA jack for antenna connection.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Keypad Functions

Overview of primary, secondary, and third functions of the keypad.

Side Panel Controls

MONITOR Switch

Function of the MONITOR switch for squelch control.

Keypad Functions and Features

Key Functions Overview

Details on how to activate different key functions.

LCD Display Indicators

Specific Icon Indicators

Explanation of icons like DW, ANL, SPL, SKIP, VOX, etc.

Before You Begin: Precautions

General Safety Warnings

Important warnings about handling and use of the transceiver.

Before You Begin: Battery Charging

Charging the Ni-MH Battery

Step-by-step guide for charging the Ni-MH battery pack.

Before You Begin: Battery Status

Low Battery Indication

How the low battery indicator appears and its meaning.

Basic Operation: Startup

Quick Start Guide

Steps to quickly turn on the radio and select a frequency.

Basic Operation: Tuning and Volume

Frequency Selection Methods

Methods for selecting operating frequencies using keys and DIAL.

Basic Operation: Squelch and Transmission

Accessing 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency

How to quickly access the emergency frequency.

Advanced Operation: Tuning Methods

MR (Memory Recall)

Storing and recalling channels from memory.

Advanced Operation: Weather Channels

Receiving Weather Channel Broadcasts

How to access and scan weather channels.

Advanced Operation: Noise Limiter

ANL Feature

Activating and deactivating the ANL feature for noise reduction.

Advanced Operation: Lockout Function

LOCK Function

Preventing accidental changes to settings with the lock function.

Advanced Operation: Receive Battery Saver

Receive Battery Saver Setup

Configuring the battery saver for reduced power consumption.

Advanced Operation: Beep Settings

Beep On/Off Control

How to enable or disable the key/button beeper.

Advanced Operation: Channel Steps

Changing Channel Step Size

Procedure to change synthesizer channel steps (8.33/25 kHz).

Advanced Operation: VOX System

VOX Operation

Using voice activation for transmit/receive switching.

Advanced Operation: VOX Hang Time and Side Tone

Side Tone Feature

Monitoring your transmitted voice from the headset.

Advanced Operation: Timer Functions

Timer Operation

Using the Stop Watch and Count Down timers.

Memory Operation: Storing Channels

Memory Storage Procedure

Steps to store frequencies into main memory channels.

Memory Operation: Recalling Channels

Recalling Stored Memories

How to access and retrieve stored memory channels.

Memory Operation: Deleting Channels

Deleting Memory Channels

Procedure for clearing memory channels.

Scanning Operation: Automatic and Skip

Channel-Skip Scanning

Configuring channels to be skipped during scanning.

Scanning Operation: Manual Scan and Skip Control

Designating Channels to Skip

How to mark channels to be skipped during scan.

Dual Watch Operation

Starting Dual Watch

How to activate the Dual Watch feature.

Priority Dual Watch Operation

Starting Priority Dual Watch

Activating the enhanced Priority Dual Watch feature.

Split Operation: Programming Frequencies

Programming a Transmit Frequency

Setting a separate transmit frequency for split operation.

Split Operation: Activating and Using

Operating in the Split Mode

How to turn on and use the split frequency function.

Field Programming Mode

Memory Storage into Book Memory

Storing channels and labels into Book Memory.

CPU Resetting Procedure

Procedure for CPU Reset

Steps to reset the microprocessor to factory defaults.

Menu ("Set") Mode Overview

Navigating the Menu System

How to access and change settings in the menu.

Menu ("Set") Mode: Squelch, Memory Clear, Scan Settings

Squelch Level Setting ([SQL])

Adjusting the squelch level.

Menu ("Set") Mode: Battery Saver, Illumination, Priority Settings

Dual Watch/Priority Function ([DWMD])

Selecting between Dual Watch and Priority Watch modes.

Menu ("Set") Mode: Beep, Mic, Emergency, Timer Settings

Emergency Channel On/Off ([EMRG])

Controlling the emergency channel key function.

Menu ("Set") Mode: Alert, VOX, Lock, and Beep Levels

VOX Enable/Disable ([VOX])

Enabling or disabling the VOX operation.

Accessories and Options

Supplied Accessories List

List of accessories included with the transceiver.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Headset Connection Issues

Resolving problems with headset cable connections.

Factory Default Book Memory Channels

Specifications: General

General Specifications

Details on frequency range, spacing, voltage, and consumption.

Specifications: Transmitter

Transmitter Power Output and Stability

Information on transmitter power, frequency stability, and modulation.

Specifications: Receiver

Receiver Selectivity and AF Output

Specifications for adjacent channel selectivity and audio output.

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