Vertex Standard VX-1210 User manual

VX-1210
Operating Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
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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English

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Front Panel Controls and Switches
POWER Switch
Turn this knob clockwise to turn the radio on. Counterclockwise rotation will turn
the radio off.
SEL Knob
This 12-position detented rotary switch selects the memory channels, and tune the
operating frequency, if your transceiver is configured for use of the VFO feature.
VOL Knob
This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the vol-
ume level.
CLAR (“Clarifier”) Knob
This control allows you to offset the receiving frequency by up to 200 Hz in 10 Hz
steps (SSB, CW, and DATA modes), or up to 400 Hz in 20 Hz steps (AM mode).
This control is helpful in case the incoming signal is drifting.
GND Terminal
If an earth ground connection is available at the operating site, this terminal may be
connected to it to provide improved performance and safety.
ANT Jack
This jack accepts a 50 antenna. If the optional ATU-1210 internal antenna tuner
is enabled, the optional YHA-61 whip antenna (or FHA-27 folding whip antenna
with GN-1210 goose neck) can be connected to this jack directly. Use only a type
PL-259 (type M) plug.
SEL VOL
⑤
①
⑨⑧ ⑦
⑥
④③②

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TOGGLE Switches
These TOGGLE switches can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Stan-
dard Dealer. The available features for these switches are described on page 11.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The current operating channel is displayed here.
LED Indicator
This LED indicates the current status of the transceiver.
Glowing Green: Busy Receive Channel (or Squelch off).
Glowing Yellow: Transmission in progress.
Blinking Yellow: Antenna mismatching problem (High SWR condition).
Blinking Red: Battery voltage is nearing depletion. Prepare to replace the battery.
Glowing Red: Battery voltage is critically low. Replace the battery immediately.
Front Panel Control and Switches

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PTT Switch
Press this switch to transmit, and release it to
receive.
Dummy Switch
This switch is not activated in this transceiver.
EAR Jack
You may connect an Earphone to this jack,
for improved listening under noisy conditions.
Earphone operation requires that the MH-
50B7A’s loudspeaker be enabled via program-
ming by your Vertex Standard dealer.
When a plug is installed into this jack, the MH-
50B7A’s internal loudspeaker will be disabled.
Note: The protective rubber cover over the
jack must be pulled up to access the jack. Press
it back over the jack when does not in use, to
protect the inside of the microphone from dust and water.
Speaker
The loudspeaker for the MH-50B7A is located here.
Microphone
Speak across this opening in a normal voice level while pressing the PTT switch.
Speaker Volume Button
Press this switch to reduce the output level from the MH-50B7A’s loudspeaker, if the
MH-50B7A’s loudspeaker has been enabled (via programming by your Vertex Stan-
dard dealer).
MH-50B7A Switches

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Battery Compartment
This compartment houses allows installation of the FNB-66LI Lithium-Ion Battery
Pack.
CHG Jack
This 4-pin jack allows connection to the optional CD-17 Charger.
AUX Jack (Option)
This optional 9-pin DB-9 jack provides AFSK input/output and CW keying to allow
easy interfacing to data communications modem devices.
Note: The protective cover over the CHG jack and AUX jacks must be removed to access
the jacks. Replace it back over the jacks when they are not in use, to protect the inside of
the transceiver from dust and water.
Rear Panel Connectors

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Operation
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
To install the Battery Pack, insert the
Battery Pack into the battery compart-
ment on the bottom of the radio, then
secure the Battery Pack using the
Latch Clip on the Battery Pack.
To remove the Battery Pack, turn the
radio off and remove any protective
cases, then unlatch the clip from the
Battery Pack. Place your thumbs on
the edge of the Battery pack, then slide
out the Battery Pack from the radio
while applying light pressure onto it.
Do not attempt to open the Re-
chargeable Battery Pack, as per-
sonal injury or damage to the pack could
occur if a cell or cells become accidentally
short-circuited.
Install
Remove

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BATTERY CHARGING
It is necessary to charge the Battery Pack fully before its first use.
1. Install the Battery Pack into the transceiver. Ensure that the transceiver is switched off.
2. Connect the cable plug from the PA-26 AC Adapter into the INPUT jack on the CD-
17 Charger, then insert the cable plug from the CD-17 Charger into the CHG termi-
nal on the bottom of the transceiver.
3. Connect the AC cable into the AC jack on the PA-26 AC Adapter, then plug the PA-
26 AC Adapter into the AC line outlet.
4. The LED indicator on the CD-17 Charger will glow red (Charging) while the battery
is being charged. When charging is completed, the red LED indicator will change to
green (Fully Charged). A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in about
five hours.
5. Unplug the cable from the CHG terminal, then disconnect the PA-26 AC Adapter
from the AC line outlet.
Do not connect an improper Charger into the CHG terminal.
Do not forget to replace the protective cover.
In rare instances, the CD-17 LED indicator may glow Green (apparently indicat-
ing “Fully Charged”) immediately when you charge a fully-discharged pack. If
this should happen, unplug the cable from the CHG terminal, wait a few seconds,
then re-insert the cable plug into the CHG terminal. Normal charging should then
begin.
Operation
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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Operation
PRELIMINARY STEPS
1. Install a charged Battery Pack onto the transceiver,
as described previously.
2. Connect the MH-50B7A Speaker/Microphone onto
the transceiver; align the connector of the MH-
50B7A to the connector on the left side of the trans-
ceiver body, then secure the connector using the
screws supplied with the MH-50B7A Speaker/Mi-
crophone.
3. If you use this transceiver with the optional YA-30 antenna kit, set up the YA-30
antenna first, then connect the coaxial plug from the YA-30 to the ANT jack of the
transceiver.
Ú:When using the YA-30 dipole antenna, the built-in antenna tuner is not used.
4. If you use this transceiver with the optional whip antenna (YHA-61 or FHA-27w/
GN-1210), connect the whip antenna onto the ANT jack of the transceiver, then con-
nect a good earth ground onto the GND terminal of the transceiver using heavy braided
cable.
Note: The VX-1210 can be used either with a Dipole Antenna (like the YA-30), or the
whip antenna (like the YHA-61), depending on the programming of the transceiver by
your Vertex Standard dealer. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer.

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Operation
WHIP ANTENNA SETUPÚ
1. Connect the whip antenna (YHA-61 or FHA-27w/GN-1210) and earth ground to the
transceiver, as described previously.
2. Press and hold in the SEL knob; while holding it in, turn the transceiver on by rotating
the POWER switch clockwise. “TU ADJTU ADJ
TU ADJTU ADJ
TU ADJ” will appear in the display for three sec-
onds, then the display will return to indication of the channel. Once the radio turns on,
release the SEL knob. The built-in antenna tuner is now engaged.
3. Now, press and hold in the SEL knob for 1/2 second to initiate antenna tuning.
4. Repeat step 3 on all operating channels.
5. Turn the transceiver off to save the new settings.
You may set up the whip antenna using the TOGGLE switch, if your transceiver’s
TOGGLE switch has been assigned to the Antenna Tuning feature. See page 11 for de-
tails regarding Antenna Tuning.
Ú: Requires Optional ATU-1210 Built-in Antenna Tuner and YHA-61 Whip Antenna or
FHA-27 Folding Whip Antenna w/GN-1210 Goose Neck.
Important Note!
If you use the VX-1210 with the optional whip antenna (YHA-61 or FHA-27
w/GN-1210), MUST BE connect a good earth ground onto the GND terminal
of the VX-1210 using heavy braided cable to prevent electrical shock and
proper performance.
The optional whip antenna YHA-61 is for use only short distance communica-
tions. We recommend that using with the optional whip antenna FHA-27 w/
GN-1210, optional dipole antenna YA-30 or other antenna which having the
antenna gain, if you wish to communicate with the faraway station.

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OPERATION QUICK START
1. Turn the transceiver on by rotating the POWER
switch clockwise.
2. Rotate the SEL knob to select the desired Memory
Channel.
3. Rotate the VOL knob to set a comfortable vol-
ume level.
4. To transmit, press and hold in the microphone’s
PTT switch, and speak into the microphone in a
normal voice level. To return to the receive mode,
release the PTT switch.
5. If the frequency of the station you are receiving
should start to drift, rotate the CLAR knob to fol-
low the drifting signal; this does not cause your
radio’s transmitting frequency to move.
Operation

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Advanced Operation
TOGGLE SWITCH FUNCTIONS
The VX-1210’s TOGGLE switch functions can be customized, via programming by the
dealer. Some features may require the purchase and installation of optional internal ac-
cessories. The possible TOGGLE switch programming features are illustrated at the bot-
tom, and their functions are explained on the next page. For further details, contact your
Vertex Standard dealer.
For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been assigned to the
toggle switch on your particular radio, and keep it handy.
Functions
SELCALL Function
High/Low Power Select
Noise Blanker on/off
Antenna Tuner on/off
Antenna Tuning
Encryption on/off
LAMP on/off
Display Select (Tag/Frequency)
HAIL on/off
VFO/Memory Select
TELCALL Function
Squelch on/off
Speaker Select
None
ASwitch
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CSwitch
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
BSwitch
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

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DESCRIPTION OF TOGGLE SWITCH FUNCTIONS
SELCALL Function [J3E (LSB/USB)MODE ONLY)]
Enables/disables the (optional) Selcall Unit which allow paging and selective calling, if
installed. Details for the SELCALL feature are described on page 15.
High/Low Power
Selects the transmitter power output level between “High” or “Low.”
You will get much longer battery life by switching to Low power operation.
Noise Blanker on/off
Enables/disables the IF Noise Blanker. When the Noise Blanker is activated, it will re-
duce many different types of manmade impulse noise (but not atmospherics).
Tuner on/off
Enables/disables the Automatic Antenna Tuner.
Antenna Tuning
Press and hold the assigned TOGGLE switch into the “ON” position for 1/2 second to
initiate antenna tuning. The “WAITWAIT
WAITWAIT
WAIT” indicator will appear on the display during tuning,
and will disappear when a match has been achieved.
If the tuning is successful, the “TUNE OKTUNE OK
TUNE OKTUNE OK
TUNE OK” indication will appear on the display, and the
radio will emit a “beep.”
Encryption on/off
Enables/disables the (optional) voice encryption unit.
When the voice encryption unit is enabled, the clarifier is disabled.
Remember that disabling the encryption will mean that your transmission are no longer
secure. Return to the encrypted mode as soon as possible, and do not discuss any critical
or confidential information while in the non-encrypted mode of operation.
Advanced Operation

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LAMP on/off
This feature operates differently, depending on the switch type assigned to this function.
Toggle Switch Type (Switch “A”)
Move the assigned TOGGLE switch into the “ON” position to illuminate the LCD lamp
continuously. To disable the LCD lamp, return the assigned TOGGLE switch to the “OFF”
position.
Momentary Switch Type (Switch “B” or “C”)
Press this switch momentarily, (I) to illuminate the LCD lamp for three seconds, after
which the lamp will automatically shut off, or (II) to illuminate the LCD lamp until you
press this switch once more (no time limit). These functions are determined via program-
ming by your Vertex Standard Dealer.
LCD Display (Tag/Frequency)
Selects the channel frequency display format between (I) the channel’s frequency, or (II)
the channel’s Alpha/Numeric label (name).
HAIL Function
Turn on the assigned TOGGLE switch to activate the “HAIL” feature which emits a loud
“Alarm” sound. Use this feature if you want a quick way of alerting other group members
as to a dangerous situation.
VFO/MR Select
Selects the frequency control technique between (I) the “VFO” or (II) the “Memory System.”
Press the assigned TOGGLE switch momentarily to toggle frequency control be-
tween the VFO and Memory Systems.
Press and hold the assigned TOGGLE switch in the “ON” position for 1/2 second to
copy the memory channel data to the VFO. You may then rotate the SEL knob to tune
the frequency manually.
Generally, the SEL knob tunes the VFO frequency in 100 Hz steps when you are operat-
ing in the VFO mode. If you wish to tune more quickly, using larger tuning steps, press
the SEL knob downward momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob. This allows you to tune
the VFO frequency in 5 kHz steps. When the transceiver is in this “fast” tuning step
mode, the “F” character will appear on the left side of the display.
Pressing the SEL knob downward again causes the transceiver to return to its regular
tuning steps (100 Hz per step).
DESCRIPTION OF TOGGLE SWITCH FUNCTIONS
Advanced Operation

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TELCALL Function [J3E (LSB/USB)MODE ONLY)]
Enables/disables the TELCALLFunction (dialing forAutopatch,) if the optional SELCALL
Unit is installed. Details for the TELCALL function are described on page 16.
Squelch on/off
Turn the assigned TOGGLE switch to the “upper” position to keep the receiver quiet
until a signal is received. Turn the assigned TOGGLE switch to the “lower” position to
“open” the RF squelch manually, allowing you to listen for very weak signals.
To Adjust the Squelch threshold level:
1. Rotate the SEL knob to select a clear channel (where no signals are present).
2. Turn the TOGGLE switch (assigned to the “Squelch on/off” feature) to the “up-
per” position.
3. Press and hold in the SEL knob for 5 seconds to enable modification of the squelch
threshold level.
4. Rotate the SEL knob to the point where the background noise just disappears; this
is point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals.
5. Press the SEL knob momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal opera-
tion.
Speaker Select
Switches the audio output between the internal speaker or the optional MH-50B7A Speaker/
Microphone.
DESCRIPTION OF TOGGLE SWITCH FUNCTIONS
Advanced Operation

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SELCALL OPERATION [J3E (LSB/USB)MODE ONLY)]
The VX-1210 SELCALL feature allow paging and selective calling using 4-digit codes
transmitted as an FSK format. Your receiver remains silent until it receives 4-digit codes
that match those stored in a dedicated code memory.
When the SELCALL feature is activated, the clarifier is disabled.
Receiving a SELCALL
When a SELCALL is decoded, an alert ringer sounds for 30 seconds, and appear the ID
code of the calling stations (such as “ID1234”) will appear in the display. If a private
SELCALL is detected, the VX-1210 send the answer back signal to the calling station
automatically before the alert ringer sounds.
Unless you respond, the alert beeper will be heard every three seconds, and the “[CALLCALL
CALLCALL
CALL
RECEIVEDRECEIVED
RECEIVEDRECEIVED
RECEIVED]plus the [calling station’s ID Code]” will appear in the display until you do
respond.
Sending a SELCALL
1. Press the TOGGLE switch (assigned to the “SELCALL” feature) momentarily to
enable selection of the code memory.
2. Rotate the SEL knob to select (display) the code memory of the station you want to
SELCALL.
3. Press and hold in the TOGGLE switch (assigned to the “SELCALL” feature) for 1/2
second to send the SELCALL.
Manual Sending
If your VX-1210 has not been programmed with the 4-digit codes for the “SELCALL”
feature into the code memory, you can pre-program and send the 4-digit code manually as
a temporary measure.
Here is the SELCALL manual sending procedure:
1. Press the TOGGLE switch (assigned to the “SELCALL” feature) momentarily.
2. Rotate the SEL knob to select (display) “AUX xxxxAUX xxxx
AUX xxxxAUX xxxx
AUX xxxx.”
3. Press and hold in the SEL knob for 1/2 second, then rotate the SEL knob to select the
first number of the 4-digit code you want to send.
4. Press the SEL knob momentarily to step to the next digit’s place. Use the SEL knob
again to select a number and to step to the next entry.
5. After entering all four numbers you want to send, press and hold in the SEL knob for
1/2 second to save the 4 digits into the code memory temporarily.
6. Press and hold in the TOGGLE switch (assigned to the “SELCALL” feature) for 1/2
second to send the SELCALL.
Advanced Operation

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TELCALL OPERATION [J3E (LSB/USB)MODE ONLY)]
The VX-1210 allows easy “TELCALL” Operation for Autopatch dialing.
When the “TELCALL” feature is activated, the clarifier is disabled.
Sending a TELCALL
1. Press the TOGGLE switch (assigned to the “SELCALL” feature) momentarily to
enable selection of the code memory.
2. Rotate the SEL knob to select (display) the code memory of the station you want to
SELCALL.
3. Press the TOGGLE switch (assigned to the “TELCALL” feature) momentarily to
enable to TELCALL feature.
4. Rotate the SEL knob to select the Autopatch memory string you wish to send.
5. Press and hold in the TOGGLE switch (assigned to the “TELCALL” feature) for 1/2
second to send the TELCALL (corresponding to a telephone number).
6. When the communication is finished, press and hold in the TOGGLE switch (as-
signed to the “TELCALL” feature) for 1/2 second, while holding in the PTT switch to
send the “Hang-up” signal.
Manual Sending
If your VX-1210 has not had the telephone number stored into the Autopatch memory,
you can pre-program and send the telephone number temporarily.
Here is the manual sending procedure:
1. Call the station that is connected to the telephone system via the SELCALL feature
first, as described previously.
2. Press the TOGGLE switch (assigned to the “TELCALL” feature) momentarily.
3. Rotate the SEL knob to select (display) “AUX xxxxAUX xxxx
AUX xxxxAUX xxxx
AUX xxxx.”
4. Press and hold in the SEL knob for 1/2 second, then rotate the SEL knob to select the
first digit of the telephone number you want to send.
5. Press the SEL knob momentarily to step to the next digit’s place. Use the SEL knob
again to select a number and to step to the next entry.
6. After entering all digits of the telephone number you want to send, press and hold in
the SEL knob for 1/2 second to save the telephone number into the Autopatch memory
temporarily.
7. Press and hold in the TOGGLE switch (assigned to the “TELCALL” feature) for 1/2
second to send a TELCALL (corresponding to the telephone number).
Advanced Operation

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Specifications
General
Frequency Range: RX: 0.5 ~ 30 MHz,
TX: 1.6 ~ 30 MHz
Emission Modes: A1A (CW), J3E (LSB/USB), H3E (AM), F1B (AFSK)
Synthesizer Steps: 10 Hz
Antenna Impedance: 50 Ω, Unbalanced
Operating Temperature Range : –22° F to +140° F (–30° C to +60° C)
Frequency Stability: ±1 ppm
Power Requirements: DC 14.4V Lithium-ion Battery
Current Consumption: Receive (Saver off) 0.5 A, Receive (Saver on) 0.1 A,
Transmit (20 W) 5 A, Transmit (5 W) 3 A
Case Size (WxHxD): 7.6” x 2.9” x 10.8” (193 x 74 x 274 mm)
Weight (approx.): 7.1 lbs( 3.2 kg) with FNB-66LI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Transmitter
Power Output: 20 W/5 W (J3E/A1A/F1B),
10 W/2.5 W (H3E) (Selectable)
Modulation Type: Balanced Modulator (SSB: J3E),
Early Stage (Low Level) (AM: H3E)
Spurious Radiation: 56 dB down (Harmonics)
Carrier Suppression: 55 dB
Undesired Sideband Suppression : 55 dB @ 1.5 kHz tone
Audio Response (A3J): 350 to 2650 Hz (–6 dB)
3rd-order IMD: –31 dB
Microphone Impedance:2kΩ, condenser
Receiver
Circuit Type: Double Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies: 47.055 MHz & 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity: 0.25 μV (J3E/A1A, 10 dB S/N)
IF Rejection: 80 dB
Image Rejection: 80 dB
Selectivity (–6 dB/–60 dB): 2.4 kHz/5.0 kHz
Audio Output: At least 1.5 W into 4 Ω@ 10% THD
Clarifier Adjustment Range: ±200 Hz (J3E/A1A/F1B),
±400 Hz (H3E)
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Accessories & Options
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Speaker/Microphone MH-50B7A
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack FNB-66LI (14.4 V, 4800 mAh)
Rapid Charger CD-17
AC Adapter PA-26
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Internal Antenna Tuner ATU-1210
SELCALLUnit SEL-1200
Encryption Unit FVP-38
Whip Antenna YHA-61
Folding Whip Antenna FHA-27 (Requires GN-1210)
Goose Neck Connector GN-1210
Dipole Antenna (T2FD type) YA-30
Broadband Antenna YA-31
Shoulder Bag CSC-78
D-SUB 9-pin Connector Unit DSV-1200
Service Kit SVC-1200

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