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Yaesu VX-6E User Manual

Yaesu VX-6E
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DUAL BAND
HEAVY DUTY SUBMERSIBLE TRANSCEIVER
VX-6E
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 EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
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

Table of Contents

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Yaesu VX-6E Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYaesu
ModelVX-6E
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Description

Top and Front Panel Controls

Primary Controls: VOL Knob, DIAL Knob, POWER Switch

Explains the main operational controls like volume, tuning, and power.

LCD Display Elements

Keypad Functions Overview

Left Side Keypad Functions

Details primary, secondary, and third functions for keys on the left.

Keypad Function Details

Right Side and Numeric Keypad Functions

Details functions for keys on the right side and numeric keypad.

Installation of Battery Components

FNB-80LI Battery Pack Installation

Procedures for installing the main rechargeable battery pack.

Battery Charging Procedures

Steps and indicators for charging the battery pack.

Basic Operation Procedures

Powering On/Off and Volume Adjustment

Basic steps to turn the radio on/off and set audio volume.

Squelch Adjustment Basics

How to set the squelch level to mute background noise.

Frequency Selection and Tuning

Frequency Navigation Methods

Ways to tune frequencies using the dial and keypad.

Frequency Entry and Scanning

Scanning Operation Basics

Introduction to the scanner function and its controls.

Transmission Procedures

Transmission Procedure

Basic steps for transmitting audio and understanding power indicators.

Advanced Operation Features

Keyboard and Control Locking

How to lock the keypad and controls to prevent accidental changes.

Repeater Operation

Repeater Shifts and Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

Explains repeater frequency offsets and automatic setting.

Advanced Repeater Settings

Manual Repeater Shift and Default Shift Changes

How to manually set shift direction and change default offsets.

CTCSS/DCS Operation Basics

CTCSS Operation Basics

How to use CTCSS tones for repeater access and selective calling.

Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Operation

DCS Operation Basics

How to use DCS codes for selective calling.

Advanced Tone Operations

Split Tone and Tone Calling (1750 Hz)

How to use split tones and the 1750 Hz tone for repeater access.

Memory Mode Overview

Regular Memory Channel Storage

Memory Storage Procedures

Steps for storing frequencies and settings into memory.

Memory Recall and Labeling

Special Memory Channels

Scanning Features

VFO Scanning Procedures

VFO Scanning Procedures

How to scan frequencies in VFO mode.

Scan Adjustments

Memory and Bank Scanning

Custom Scan Lists

Programmable and Priority Scanning

Priority Channel Scanning

Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)

How to monitor a priority channel while scanning others.

Smart Search Operation

Smart Search Mode and Memory Storage

How to configure smart search and store found frequencies.

EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch)

Storing CTCSS Tone Pairs for EPCS

How to set up tone pairs for EPCS operation.

EPCS Features

Emergency Feature

Emergency Channel Operation

How to use the emergency channel feature.

Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature Basics

How the radio automatically transmits ID in emergencies.

EAI Mode Configuration and Usage

EAI Mode Configuration and Activation

How to set EAI mode, transmit time, and activate the feature.

Locating Operators with EAI

Locating Unresponsive Operators with EAI

How to use EAI to find a lost operator.

ARTS™ (Automatic Range Transponder System)

Basic ARTS™ Setup and Operation

How to set up and use the ARTS™ feature for range monitoring.

Sensor Mode

Sensor Calibration

Internet Connection Feature

Other Internet Link Systems

DTMF Operation

Miscellaneous Settings

Password Protection Setup

How to set up a password to prevent unauthorized use.

Wakeup Feature Setup

Power Management Features

Automatic Power-On Feature

Busy Channel Lock-Out

Transmission Time Limits and Deviation

Reset Procedures

Microprocessor and Set Mode Resetting

How to reset all settings to factory defaults.

Cloning

Radio Data Cloning Procedure

How to transfer data between transceivers.

Set (Menu) Mode

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