Verterx Standard EVX-530 series User manual

EVX-539
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Programmable Functions/Features
 IP57Submersible(1m/30min.)
 AvailableProgrammableFunctionKeys
 2-ToneEncode/Decodeø1
 5-ToneEncode/Decodeø1
 MDC-1200®Encode/Decodeø1
 Scan
 GroupScan
 DualWatch
 FM-Scan(Follow-MeScan)
 TAScan
 Encryptionø1
 Privacy(Basic/Enhanced)ø2
 VOX
 TalkAround
 Emergency
 LoneWorker
 TXSaveDisable
 DirectChannelEntryø3
 CodeUp/Downø1,3
 CodeSetø1,3
 SpeedDialø1
 DTMFCodeSetø1,4
 IDCheckø1,3
 TextMessageø2,3
 ARTSTMø1/ARTS
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TM (AutoRangeTranspondSystem)
ø1:Analogmode
ø2:Digitalmode
ø3:EVX-534/-539
ø4:EVX-539only
EVX-534
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EVX-531 EVX-534 EVX-539

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 BatteryPackInstallationandRemoval...............6
 BatteryCharging..................................................6
 LowBatteryIndication........................................7
 BeltClipInstallationandRemoval.....................8
 MIC/SPCapInstallation......................................8
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 EVX-531............................................................10
 EVX-534............................................................11
 EVX-539............................................................12
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 PreliminarySteps...............................................14
 OperationQuickStart........................................14
 AutomaticTime-OutTimer...............................17
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 ProgrammableKeyFunctions..........................18
 DescriptionofOperatingFunctions.................21
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Younowhaveatyourngertipsavaluablecommunicationstool,aVertexStandardtwo-wayradio!Rugged,reliable
andeasytouse,yourVertexStandardradiowillkeepyouinconstanttouchwithyourcolleaguesforyearstocome,
withnegligiblemaintenancedown-time.Pleasetakeafewminutestoreadthismanualcarefully.Theinformation
presentedherewillallowyoutoderivemaximumperformancefromyourradio,incasequestionsariselateron.
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r Therearenoowner-serviceablepartsinsidetheradio.Allservicejobsmustbereferredtoanauthorized
VertexStandardServiceRepresentative.
r Inordertomaintainthespeciedwaterintegrityperformance,periodicmaintenanceisrecommended.
r Shouldtheradiosustainasevereshock(e.g.ifitisdropped),thewaterintegritymaybecompromised,
requiringservice.Shouldthisoccur,contactyourAuthorizedVertexStandardDealer.

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Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the
cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected
frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to pro-
gram this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if
the apparatus is to be used in or near North America.
Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the US Coast
Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of the pre programmed oper-
ating frequencies of this radio.
IntroductIon
The EVX-530 series are full-featured Hand-Held Digital/Analog Transceiver designed for business communica-
tions in the VHF/UHF Land Mobile bands. These transceivers are designed for reliable business communications in
a wide variety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their leading-edge design.
The EVX-531 allows up to 32-channel capacity within a maximum 2 groups. The EVX-534/-539 allows up to
512-channel capacity within a maximum 32 groups which can each be programmed with an 8-character Alpha-
Numeric Tag.
Important channel frequency data is stored in the ash memory, and is easily programmable by a Vertex Standard
licensed dealers using a personal computer with Vertex Standard Programming equipment: FIF-12 USB Program-
ming Interface, and CT-106 Connection cable with CE142 Software. Or, once a single radio is programmed, clon-
ing cable CT-27 can be used to program additional radios directly.
The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided in the EVX-530 series transceiver. After
reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the
conguration of this equipment for use in your application.

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WarnIng! Fcc rF ExposurE rEquIrEmEnts
This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits
for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and
Guidelines:
 FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
 FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
 ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequen-
cy Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
 ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-
magnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.
WARNING:
This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and clas-
sied as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by indi-
viduals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by
the General Population in an uncontrolled environment.
CAUTION:
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupa-
tional use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
 This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled exposure environment.
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must
have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions.

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WarnIng! Fcc rF ExposurE rEquIrEmEnts
 When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from
your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.
 The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-
Talk congurations.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than
50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. To keep the Body
Worn conguration with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, reduce the maximum operating duty
cycle still more.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the ra-
dio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
 SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specic belt-clip (CLIP-20). Other
body-worn accessories or congurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and
should be avoided.
 When operate the radio with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, make the transmission time as short
as possible, to keep the Body Worn conguration.
 Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.
 The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of
RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this
radio.
 Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other de-
vices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.
Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals,
health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites.

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WarnIng! Ic rss gEnEral rEquIrEmEnt
EnglIsh
 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and max-
imum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to
other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
 This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification
number, or model number if Category II) has been approved
by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed
at the right with the maximum permissible gain and required
antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna
types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the
maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited
for use with this device.
 When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from
your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.
 The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-
Talk congurations.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than
50% of the time can cause IC RSS General Requirement to be exceeded. To keep the Body Worn congu-
ration with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, reduce the maximum operating duty cycle still more.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the ra-
dio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
 SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specic belt-clip (CLIP-20). Other
body-worn accessories or congurations may NOT comply with the IC RSS General Requirement and
should be avoided.
 When operate the radio with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, make the transmission time as short
as possible, to keep the Body Worn conguration.
VhF modEl uhF modEl
 ATV-16A:2.15dBi,50-ohm  ATU-16A:2.15dBi,50-ohm
 ATV-16B:2.15dBi,50-ohm  ATU-16B:2.15dBi,50-ohm
 ATV-16C:2.15dBi,50-ohm  ATU-16C:2.15dBi,50-ohm
 ATV-16XL:2.15dBi,50-ohm  ATU-16F:2.15dBi,50-ohm
ATU-16BS:2.15dBi,50-ohm
ATU-16DC:2.15dBi,50-ohm

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FrEnch
 Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une
antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le
but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type
d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l’intensité
nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.
 Le présent émetteur radio (identier le dispositif par son numéro de certication ou son numéro de modèle
s’il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par
Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne
énumérés dans le droit et ayant un gain admissible maximal
et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types
d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supé-
rieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour
l’exploitation de l’émetteur.
 Pour émettre, tenez votre radio verticalement en plaçant le microphone entre 2,5 et 5 cm de la bouche.
L’antenne doit toujours être à plus de 2,5 cm de votre tête.
 Le temps total d’émission de la radio ne doit pas dépasser 50% du temps de fonctionnement dans une
conguration normale avec alternat. Par conséquent, vous ne devez PAS émettre pendant plus de 50% du
temps total d’utilisation de la radio. Si cette règle n’est pas respectée, vous vous exposez à un dépassement
de l’exposition aux fréquences électromagnétiques telle que dénie par la norme de sécurité. La radio émet
lorsque le voyant LED rouge (situé au sommet de la radio) est allumé. Vous pouvez déclencher l’émission en
appuyant sur le bouton Alternat ou avec un micro-casque VOX, si la radio permet d’utiliser cet accessoire.
 La conformité SAR pour utilisation sur le corps n’a été conrmée que pour l’attache ceinture de nomen-
clature CLIP-20. L’utilisation de tout autre accessoire pour port sur le corps PEUT être non conforme
aux normes d’exposition aux radio-fréquences et doit donc être évitée.
 N’opérez pas votre radio en mode d’émission lorsque vous la portez xée sur le corps à l’aide de l’accessoire
suivant : CLIP-20 attache ceinture.
WarnIng! Ic rss gEnEral rEquIrEmEnt
VhF modèlE uhF modèlE
 ATV-16A:2.15dBi,50-ohm  ATU-16A:2.15dBi,50-ohm
 ATV-16B:2.15dBi,50-ohm  ATU-16B:2.15dBi,50-ohm
 ATV-16C:2.15dBi,50-ohm  ATU-16C:2.15dBi,50-ohm
 ATV-16XL:2.15dBi,50-ohm  ATU-16F:2.15dBi,50-ohm
ATU-16BS:2.15dBi,50-ohm
ATU-16DC:2.15dBi,50-ohm

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BEForE You BEgIn
 To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re-
move any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack
Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front
panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2
inch (1.5 cm). Then lift the battery out from the
radio.
Do not attempt to open any of the re-
chargeable Lithium-Ion packs, as they
could explode if accidentally short-circuited.
Battery Pack Installation and Removal
 To install the battery pack, align the battery pack
to the radio with an offset about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm)
from the top edge of battery compartment, then
slide the battery pack upward until it locks in
place with a “Click.”
Battery Charging
 Remove the Spacer Plate from the nest of the
optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery
Spacer is installed.
 Insert the DC plug from the optional PA-55 AC
Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the
optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, and then con-
nect the PA-55 AC Adapter to the AC line outlet.
 Insert the battery pack into the CD-58 Desktop
Charger while aligning the slots of the battery
pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-58;
refer to the following illustration for details on
PA-55
CD-58
SpacerPlate ACLineOutlet

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BEForE You BEgIn
proper positioning of the battery pack. If charging
with the transceiver attached, turn the transceiver
off. The antenna jack should be at the left side
when viewing the charger from the front.
 If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED
indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged battery
pack will charge completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours
(depending on the battery pack being charged).
 When charging is completed, the LED indicator
will change to green.
 Disconnect the battery pack from the CD-58
Desktop Charger and unplug the PA-55 AC
Adapter from the AC line outlet.
1) Always use the Vertex Standard FNB-
V133LI-UNI or FNB-V134LI-UNI Lithi-
um-Ion Battery Pack.
2) Use only the Vertex Standard CD-58 Desktop
Charger and the Vertex Standard PA-55 AC Adapter.
3) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the bat-
teries outside of hazardous locations.
4) Perform the battery charging where the ambient
temperature range +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40
°C). Charge out of this range could cause damage
to the battery pack.
5) Battery Pack should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, re, or the like.
6) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an in-
correct type. Refer to the enclosed instructions for
disposal of used batteries.
7) For further details and cautions of the charging,
refer to the Operating Manual of the CD-58 Desk-
top Charger.
Low Battery Indication
As the battery discharges during use, the voltage
gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage
becomes too low, substitute a freshly charged battery
and recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicator
on the top of the radio will blink red when the battery
voltage is low.
The EVX-534/-539 can conrm the battery condition
by the Battery Icon on the display. See page 13 for
more information.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is replaced
with an incorrect battery. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.

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Belt Clip Installation and Removal
BEForE You BEgIn
 To install the Belt Clip: align
the Belt Clip to the groove of
the Battery pack, then press
the Belt Clip downward until it
locks in place with a “Click.”
Belt Clip Tab
 To remove the Belt Clip: use a
at head screw driver to press
the Belt Clip Tab away from
the battery pack to unlock the
Belt Clip, then slide the Belt
Clip upward to remove it.
MIC/SP CAP Installation
Install the MIC/SP cap with the
supplied screws.
 Use only the supplied screws
when install the MIC/SP cap.
 This radio does not keep the
submersible Rating (IP57: 1
meter / 30 minutes) when the
MIC/SP cap is not installed
in the MIC/SP jack.

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3
PTTSwitch
SIDE-1Button
SIDE-2Button
MIC/SPJack
(ExternalMIC/SP)
Speaker Microphone
LEDIndicator(Programmable)
 Defaultsettingsare:
 SteadyRed:
  Transmittinginprogress(Analog)
 SteadyBlue:
  Transmittinginprogress(Digital)
 BlinkingGreen:
  BusyChannel
 SteadyGreen:
  ToneSquelchindefeatedcondition
AntennaJack
TOP SEL(TopSelect)Key
CH(Channel)Selector
VOL(Volume)/PWR(Power)Knob
BatteryPackLatch
controls & connEctors (EVx-531)

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EVX-534
AB C D
PTTSwitch
SIDE-1Button
SIDE-2Button
MIC/SPJack
(ExternalMIC/SP)
Speaker Microphone
AntennaJack
TOP SEL(TopSelect)Key
CH(Channel)Selector
VOL(Volume)/PWR(Power)Knob
BatteryPackLatch
controls & connEctors (EVx-534)
LCD(LiquidCrystalDisplay) 4-ButtonProgrammableKey
LEDIndicator(Programmable)
 Defaultsettingsare:
 SteadyRed: Transmittinginprogress(Analog)
 SteadyBlue: Transmittinginprogress(Digital)
 BlinkingGreen:BusyChannel
 SteadyGreen: ToneSquelchindefeatedcondition

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EVX-539
A
B
C
D
1
4
PQ
RS WX
YZ
GHI
ABC
JKL
TUV
DEF
MNO
DEL
56
789
0#
23

CXL
OK
PTTSwitch
SIDE-1Button
SIDE-2Button
MIC/SPJack
(ExternalMIC/SP)
Speaker Microphone
AntennaJack
TOP SEL(TopSelect)Key
CH(Channel)Selector
VOL(Volume)/PWR(Power)Knob
BatteryPackLatch
controls & connEctors (EVx-539)
LCD(LiquidCrystalDisplay) 16-ButtonDTMFKeypad
LEDIndicator(Programmable)
 Defaultsettingsare:
 SteadyRed: Transmittinginprogress(Analog)
 SteadyBlue: Transmittinginprogress(Digital)
 BlinkingGreen:BusyChannel
 SteadyGreen: ToneSquelchindefeatedcondition

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lcd Icons & IndIcators (EVx-534 & EVx-539)
GroupNumber
RSSIIndicator(foursteps)
“Privacy”or“Encryption”
isactivated
OptionSW(KeyFunction)or
“Lone Worker”isactivated
LowTransmitPowerMode“On”
“Audio Compander”isactivated
“CALL”Indicator
ReceiverMonitor
“Talk-Around”isenabled
BatteryIcon
“Group Scan”isenabled
Priority-2Channel
“Dual Watch”isactivated
:“Scan”isenabled
:“Priority Scan”isactivated
8-character
Alpha-numericDisplay
“VOX”isactivated
“5-tone Status Call”or
“Digital Text Message”isreceived
BattErY Icon
:
:
:
w/blink:
FullBatteryPower
ModerateBatteryPower
LowBatteryPower
PoorBatteryPower(ChargetheBattery)

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opEratIon
Preliminary Steps
 Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver,
as described previously.
 Screw the supplied antenna
onto the Antenna jack.
It is not recommended to op-
erate this transceiver without
an antenna connected.
 If you have a Speaker/Mi-
crophone, we recommend
that it not be connected
until you are familiar with the basic operation of
the EVX-530 series. Refer to next page for more
information about Speaker/Microphone usage.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Water resistance of the transceiver (IP57: 1
meter / 30 minutes) is assured only when the
following conditions:
 Battery pack is attached to the transceiver;
 Antenna is connected to the antenna jack;

and MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/
SP jack.
 Use of a speaker microphone in the acces-
sory connector negates the IP57 rating.
Operation Quick Start
 Tur n the t o p panel’s
VOL/PWR knob clock-
wise to turn the radio
on.
 Turn the top panel’s CH
Selector knob to choose
the desired operating
channel. A channel name
will appear on the LCD.
The radio announces the
channel number, if the Channel Announcement
Feature is enabled via the PC Programming Soft-
ware.
 If you want to select the operating channel from
a different Channel Group, press (or press and
hold) the Programmable key (assigned to the
“group changE” function for the EVX-531 or
“group up/doWn” function for the EVX-534/-
539) to change desired Channel Group before
selecting the operating channel.
Note: Some models are programmed so that the

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operating channels are selected by the Program-
mable key and the Channel Group is selected by
the CH Selector knob. For further details, contact
your Vertex Standard dealer.
 Rotate the VOL/PWR
knob to set the volume
le vel . If n o s i gna l is
present on the analog
channel, press (or press
and hold) the Program-
mable key (assigned to
the “sql oFF” func-
tion; background noise
will now be heard, and
you may use this to set
the VOL/PWR knob for
the desired audio level. Press (or press and hold)
the Programmable key again to quiet the noise
and resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
The Channel Announcement Feature
works as described below
(1) In the EVX-534/-539 radio:
The maximum number of channels is 512 (32
channels maximum per group). The radio an-
nounces the channel number digit by digit.
For example, “Channel 1” is announced as
“one” and “Channel 10” is announced as “one
zero”.
(2) In the EVX-531 radio:
The maximum number of channels is 32 (16
channels maximum per group). The radio an-
nounces Channels 1 - 9 by digit, while Chan-
nels 10 - 16 are announced by number.
For example, “Channel 10” is announced as
“ten” and so on.
 To transmit, monitor the
channel and make sure it
is clear.
Press and hold the PTT
switch. Speak into the
microphone area of the
front panel grille in a normal voice level. To re-
turn to the Receive mode, release the PTT switch.

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EVX-539
A
B
C
D
1
4
PQ
RS WX
YZ
GHI
ABC
JKL
TUV
DEF
MNO
DEL
56
789
0#
23

CXL
OK
A
B
C
WX
YZ
DEF
MNO
CXL
opEratIon
 Press the (Orange)
TOP SEL key, SIDE-
2 button, or EVX-
534/-539 front panel’s
programmable keypad
to activate one of the
pre-programmed func-
tions which may have
been enabled at the
time of programming
by the dealer. See the
next chapter for details
regarding feature avail-
ability for this radio.
 If a Speaker/Microphone
is available, remove the
plastic cap and its two
mounting screws from
the right side of the
transceiver, then align
the connector of the
Speaker/Microphone
on the radio; secure the connector pin using the
screws supplied with the Speaker/Microphone.
Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while
receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on
the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on
the main transceiver’s body, and speak into the
microphone on a normal voice level.
Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its
mounting screws. They should be reinstalled
when not using the Speaker/Microphone.
2) When you press the PTT switch on the Speak-
er/Microphone, it disables the internal micro-
phone, and vice versa.
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 If the BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) feature
has been programmed on an analog channel, the
radio will not transmit when a carrier is present.
Instead, the radio will generate short beep three
times. Release the PTT switch and wait for the
channel to be clear of activity.
 If the BTLO (Busy Tone Lockout) feature has
been programmed on an analog channel or
CCLO (Color Code Lockout) feature has been
programmed on a digital channel, the radio
can transmit only when there is no carrier be-
ing received or when the carrier being received
includes the correct tone (CTCSS tone or DCS
code) on an analog channel or correct code on a
digital channel.
opEratIon
Automatic Time-Out Timer
If the selected channel has been programmed for au-
tomatic time-out, you must limit the length of each
transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound
10 seconds before time-out. Another beep will sound
just before the deadline; the top panel’s red LED (“TX”
indicator) will disappear and transmission will cease
soon thereafter. To resume transmitting, you must re-
lease the PTT switch and wait for the “penalty timer”
to expire.

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adVancEd opEratIon
Programmable Key Functions
All version of the EVX-530 provides three program-
mable function (PF) keys: TOP SEL, SIDE-1, and
SIDE-2 key. The EVX-534 and EVX-539 include
the [A], [B], [C], and [D] keys. Furthermore, the
EVX-539 include the [Ý] and [#] keys.
These PF keys can be customized, via programming
by your Vertex Standard dealer, to meet your commu-
nications/network requirements.
The possible PF key programming features are il-
lustrated on the next page, and their functions are
explained beginning after page 21. For further details,
contact your Vertex Standard dealer.
In this chapter, the following icons are used to indi-
cate features supported in either the “Analog” mode
or “Digital” mode:
: Indicates a “Analog” mode only feature.
: Indicates a “Digital” mode only feature.
For features that are available in both “Analog” and
“Digital” modes, no icon is shown.
For future reference, check the box next to each func-
tion that has been assigned to the PF key on your
particular radio, and keep it handy.