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Yaesu VX-170 User Manual

Yaesu VX-170
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VHF FM TRANSCEIVER
VX-170
OPERATING MANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD
(
AUSTRALIA
)
PTY., LTD.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia

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Yaesu VX-170 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModulationF3E (FM)
Channels200
Channel Spacing12.5/25 kHz
Operating Temperature-20°C to +60°C
WaterproofIPX7
AntennaDetachable
Output Power5 W
Battery Life10 hours (with FNB-83)
Dimensions58 x 112 x 30 mm
BatteryFNB-83 (7.2V, 1400mAh NiMH)
Supply Voltage7.2 VDC (Nominal)

Summary

Controls & Connectors

Keypad Functions

Details on primary, secondary, and third functions of each keypad button.

Operation

Squelch Adjustment

Procedure for setting the squelch to minimize background noise.

Scanning

Initiating manual and programmed VFO scans.

Transmission

Basic steps for transmitting, including power levels.

Advanced Operation

Repeater Operation

Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

Enabling ARS to automatically set repeater shifts based on sub-bands.

VFO Split Mode

Setting independent transmit and receive frequencies in VFO mode.

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation

CTCSS Operation

Setting Tone Mode and Tone Frequency for CTCSS operation.

DCS Operation

Setting Tone Mode to DCS and selecting a DCS code.

Tone Search Scanning

Scanning for CTCSS or DCS tones used by other stations.

EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch)

Storing CTCSS tone pairs for EPCS Paging and selective calling.

Activating the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System

Activating and disabling the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch system.

Split Tone Operation

Operating in a Split Tone configuration via the Set mode.

Memory Mode

Memory Storage

Procedure for storing frequencies and settings into memory channels.

Memory Recall

Recalling stored memory channels and using the HOME channel.

Memory Bank Operation

Assigning and recalling memory channels within Memory Banks.

Scanning

Setting the Scan-Resume Technique

Choosing how the scanner resumes after halting on a signal (BUSY, HOLD, TIME).

VFO Scanning

Manual and Programmed VFO scanning procedures.

Memory Scanning

Initiating memory scanning and skipping channels.

Preferential Memory Scan

Setting up a Preferential Scan List of selected memory channels.

Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS)

Setting sub-band limits for scanning or VFO operation.

"PRIORITY CHANNEL" SCANNING (DUAL WATCH)

Operating on one channel while periodically checking another for activity.

Emergency Channel Operation

Smart Search Operation

ARTS™ (Automatic Range Transponder System)

Basic ARTS™ Setup and Operation

Setting DCS codes and activating ARTS™ for range monitoring.

DTMF Operation

DTMF Autodialer

Storing and sending telephone numbers or access codes via DTMF Autodialer.

DTMF Pager Operation (Requires Optional FTD-7)

Storing the 3-digit code for the DTMF Pager Operation

Storing 3-digit pager codes for DTMF Pager memory.

Activating the DTMF Pager

Activating and disabling the DTMF Pager feature.

Miscellaneous Settings

Password

Setting up and activating a password for unauthorized access.

Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT)

Limiting maximum transmission time to conserve battery and prevent interference.

Reset Procedures

Set (Menu) Mode

CTCSS/DSC/DTMF/EPCS Setting

Settings for CTCSS, DCS, DTMF, and EPCS operations.

Specifications

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