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Yaesu VX-1R User Manual

Yaesu VX-1R
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VX-1R
VHF/UHF Ultra-Compact
Dual-Band
Transceiver
With Wide Band Coverage
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Yaesu VX-1R Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYaesu
ModelVX-1R
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Description

Specifications

General Specifications

Details general technical specifications of the transceiver.

Transmitter Specifications

Outlines transmitter power output, modulation, and emissions.

Receiver Specifications

Lists receiver circuit type, intermediate frequencies, and sensitivity.

Accessories & Options

Accessories Supplied with the VX-1R

Lists items included in the VX-1R package.

Optional Accessories for VX-1R

Lists optional accessories available for purchase for the VX-1R.

Installing Accessories

Antenna Installation

Instructions for attaching the supplied antenna and precautions.

Installing the FNB-52LI Battery Pack

Guide for installing the rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack.

Installing the FBA-20 Alkaline Battery Case

Battery Life and Power Options

Battery Life Comparison

Comparison of battery life for FBA-20 and FNB-52LI packs.

AC Operation Using the NC-66B/C/U

How to power the transceiver using the AC adapter.

Belt Clip Installation

Controls and Connectors

Front Panel Controls

Description of buttons and switches on the front of the transceiver.

Top and Side Controls

Functions of controls on the top and sides of the transceiver.

Display and Indicators

Explanation of the LCD screen and status LEDs.

Audio and Power Ports

Locations for microphone, speaker, and power connections.

LCD (Display) Indicators

Memory and Scanning Indicators

Icons related to memory, band limits, and scanning modes.

Operational Mode Indicators

Displays for Dual Watch, power levels, battery saver, and function modes.

Squelch, Tone, and Alert Indicators

Icons for CTCSS, DCS, key lock, bell alarm, and low battery.

Power Management Indicators

Icons for automatic power off and battery saver status.

Operation - Getting Started

Switching Power On and Off

Procedure for turning the transceiver on and off.

Adjusting the Volume Level

How to set the audio volume using the Dial.

Operation - Squelch and Band Selection

Squelch Adjustment

How to set and adjust the squelch for clear reception.

Selecting the Operating Band

How to choose between different frequency bands.

Operation - Tuning

Tuning Methods

Explains different ways to tune frequencies using the Dial and keys.

Operation - Transmission

Transmission Basics

Steps for transmitting, including power level indication.

Operation - Reception Modes

FM Broadcast and TV Audio Reception

How to receive FM broadcast and TV audio channels.

AM Broadcast Reception

How to receive AM broadcast stations.

Automatic FM/TV Memory Programming

Procedure for auto-scanning and storing FM/TV channels.

Keypad/LCD Light Control

Advanced Operation

Channel Steps and Mode Settings

Modifying frequency step size and reception mode.

Automatic Mode Switching Control

Controlling automatic mode changes based on frequency.

Repeater Operation

Repeater Shifts and ARS

Understanding repeater offsets and automatic shift features.

Manual Repeater Shift Activation

Manually setting repeater shifts when ARS is off.

Repeater Operation Details

Changing the Default Repeater Shifts

Adjusting default repeater shift values for different regions.

Checking Uplink Frequency

How to monitor the repeater's input frequency.

CTCSS Operation

CTCSS Setup Procedure

Steps to set up CTCSS tone frequency and mode for repeater access.

CTCSS Tone Selection Table

A table listing available CTCSS tone frequencies.

DCS Operation

DCS Setup Procedure

How to set up DCS tone code and mode for repeater access.

DCS Codes Table

A table listing available Digital Code Squelch codes.

Tone Search Scanning

CTCSS Bell Operation

Tone Calling (1750-Hz Tone Burst)

Transmitter Power and TOT Settings

Changing the Transmitter Power Level

How to select between High and Low power output.

Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT)

Setting a limit for transmission duration to save battery.

Busy Channel Lock-Out and Battery Saver

Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)

Prevents transmission on an occupied channel.

Receive Battery Saver Setup

How to enable sleep cycles to reduce battery drain.

Disabling the BUSY/TX LED

Turning off the BUSY/TX indicator for battery conservation.

Automatic Power-Off and Control Locking

Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature

Automatically turns off the radio after a period of disuse.

Control Locking Options

Prevents accidental changes to settings or transmissions.

Dial Function and Keypad Beeper

Changing the Dial's Function

Customizing the Dial's role for tuning or volume/squelch.

Disabling the Keypad Beeper

Turning off audible beeps from key presses.

DTMF Operation

Manual DTMF Tone Generation

Manually generating DTMF tones for repeater control.

DTMF Autodialer Setup

Storing and sending DTMF sequences for autopatch use.

Emergency Channel Operation

Memory Operation

Memory Configurations and Storage

Explains memory groups and basic storage procedures.

Memory Recall and Modification

Accessing, updating, and using stored memory channels.

Independent Frequency Storage

Storing separate Tx/Rx frequencies for non-standard repeaters.

Special Memory Features

Covers Home Channels, loading memories into VFO, and masking.

Alphanumeric Memory Labels

Scanning

Scan Resume and VFO Scanning

Setting resume behavior and scanning VFO bands.

Memory and Band Limit Scanning

Scanning stored memories and setting custom band limits.

Dual Watch (Priority Channel)

Automatic Lamp Lighting on Scan Stop

Smart Search Operation

Setting the Smart Search Mode

Choosing between Single and Continuous Smart Search modes.

Storing Smart Search Memories

How the radio automatically stores active frequencies.

ARTS (Automatic Range Transpond System)

Basic ARTS Setup and Operation

How to activate and configure the ARTS feature.

ARTS Alert Beep Options

CW Identifier Setup

SET (Menu) Function Summary

Entering the SET Mode

Procedure for accessing the transceiver's setting menu.

Packet Operation

Cloning Transceiver Settings

In Case of Trouble...

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses battery, antenna, and microprocessor problems.

Resetting the Transceiver

Procedures for SET Mode and Hard resets for microprocessor issues.

Avoiding Internal Interference

Shifting clock frequency to eliminate spurious signals.

CAUTION!

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