Vertex Standard VX-7R User manual

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50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver
50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver
50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver
VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R
Operating Manual
Operating ManualOperating Manual
Operating Manual
Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R is a miniature triband FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency
coverage, providing leading-edge features for VHF and UHF two-way amateur
communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R’s small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while
walking around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of
operating enjoyment. Besides 50, 144, and 430 MHz transceive operation, the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R
provides receive coverage of the AM (MF) and FM broadcast bands, HF Shortwave
Bands up to 16 MHz, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide
range of commercial and public safety frequencies! And the optional Barometer
pressure Sensor Unit provides readout of barometric pressure and altitude while
mountain climbing or hiking.
The transmitter section provides 5 Watts of clean power output on the FM operation
on the 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz bands with the supplied FNB-80LI Battery
Pack, and 0.2 Watts output on 430 MHz, and also 1.0 Watts output on AM operation on
50 MHz. A wide variety of tone signaling formats are built into the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R, in addition to
Yaesu’s exclusive ARTSTM-(Auto-Range Transponder System), which “beeps” the user
when you move out of communications range with another ARTSTM-equipped station.
We appreciate your purchase of the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R, and encourage you to read this manual
thoroughly, so as to learn about the many exciting features of your exciting new Yaesu
hand-held transceiver!
Controls & Connections
Controls & ConnectionsControls & Connections
Controls & Connections
ANTENNA
ANTENNAANTENNA
ANTENNA
Connect the supplied rubber flex antenna (or another antenna presenting a 50-ohm
impedance) here.
VOLUME
VOLUMEVOLUME
VOLUME
This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume

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level.
DIAL
DIALDIAL
DIAL
The main tuning Dial is used for setting the operating frequency, and also is used for
Menu selections and other adjustments.
Intelligent-Beam (I-Beam)
Intelligent-Beam (I-Beam)Intelligent-Beam (I-Beam)
Intelligent-Beam (I-Beam)
The Intelligent-Beam (I-Beam) is the unique indicator which indicate the transceiver’s
status. The I-Beam glows Red during transmission, glows Green when a Main band
signal is being received (of sufficient strength to open the noise squelch), glows Blue
when a Sub band signal is being received (of sufficient strength to open the noise
squelch), and glows Orange when a both (Main & Sub) bands signal are being received
(of sufficient strength to open the noise squelch). Also, the I-Beam flash by various color
while emergency operation.
You may customize the I-Beam color by the menu mode.
MIC
MICMIC
MIC
The internal microphone is located at the bottom right-hand corner of the display.
SPEAKER
SPEAKERSPEAKER
SPEAKER
The internal speaker is located directly below the display.
MONI
MONIMONI
MONI
Pressing this key disables the noise squelching action, allowing you to hear very weak
signals near the background noise level.
PTT
PTTPTT
PTT
Press this key to transmit, and release it to receive after your transmission is
completed.
MIC/SP
MIC/SPMIC/SP
MIC/SP
This four-conductor miniature jack provides connection points for microphone audio,
earphone audio, PTT, and ground.

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EXT DC
EXT DCEXT DC
EXT DC
This coaxial DC jack allows connection to an external DC power source (10-16V DC).
The center pin of this jack is the Positive (+) line.
Display Icons AND Indicators
Display Icons AND IndicatorsDisplay Icons AND Indicators
Display Icons AND Indicators
Double size display (default)
Press and hold the [4(MG) DSP] key for one second
Small character display
Frequency/Data Field
S- and TX Power Meter
Operating Mode
Low Battery!
Battery Saver Active (page ??)
DTMFG Autodialer Active (page ??)
Bell Alarm Active (page ??)
Low TX Power Selected (page ??)
Automatic Power-Off Active (page ??)
Digital Coded Squelch Active (page ??)
CTCSS Decoder Active (page ??)
CTCSS Encoder Active (page ??)
Repeater Shift Direction (page ??)
Dual Watch Active (page ??)
Keypad Function
Keypad FunctionKeypad Function
Keypad Function
[1(SCAN)] key
Press key: Frequency entry digit “1.”
Press [MON/F] +: Activate the Scanner.
Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “1.”
[2(DW)] key
Press key: Frequency entry digit “2.”
Press [MON/F] +: Activate the Dual Watch Feature.

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Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “2.”
[3(WX)] key
Press key: Frequency entry digit “3.”
Press [MON/F] +: Recall the “Weather” broadcast channel.
Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “3.”
[4(ARTS)] key
Press key: Frequency entry digit “4.”
Press [MON/F] +: Activate the ARTS feature.
Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “4.”
[5(S.SCH)] key
Press key: Frequency entry digit “5.”
Press [MON/F] +: Activate the Smart Search feature.
Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “5.”
[6(SP-ANA)] key
Press key: Frequency entry digit “6.”
Press [MON/F] +: Activate the Spectrum Analyzer (Spectra-ScopeTM) feature.
Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “6.”
[7(CH.CNT)] key
Press key: Frequency entry digit “7.”
Press [MON/F] +: Activate the Channel Counter feature.
Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “7.”
[8(TONE)] key
Press key: Frequency entry digit “8.”
Press [MON/F] +: Activate the CTCSS or DCS operation.
Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “8.”
[9(SPCL)] key
Press key: Frequency entry digit “9.”
Press [MON/F] +: Enter the “Special Memory” mode.
Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “9.”

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[0(SET)] key
Press key: Frequency entry digit “0.”
Press [MON/F] +: Enter the “Set” (Menu) mode.
Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “9.”
[BAND(BND DN)] key
Press key: Move up the frequency band.
Press [MON/F] +: Move down the frequency band.
Press and Hold key: Move up the frequency band.
[V/M(WRITE MT)] key
Press key: Switches frequency control between VFO and Memory. System
Press [MON/F] +: None.
Press and hold key: ????.
[MON/F] key
Press key: Activate the “Alternate” key function.
Press [MON/F] +: None.
Press and hold key: ????.
[HM/RV(EMG)] key
Press key: Reverse the transmit and receive frequencies while working through a
repeater.
Press [MON/F] +: Switch to the “Home” (favorite frequency) Channel.
Press and hold key: Activate the EMERGENCY feature.
[%(TX PO LK)] key
Press key: Activate the Internet Connection feature.
Press [MON/F] +: Select the desired transmitter power output.
Press and hold key: Activate the Key Lock feature.
PTT Switch
Press key: Transmit
Press [MON/F] +: Temporary High Power Transmit.
Press and hold key: Transmit

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MON key
Press key: USA version; Disable the Noise and Tone Squelch.
European version; Activate the T.CALL.
Press [MON/F] +: Enter the squelch level setting mode.
[MAIN] key
Press key: Switch the Upper Frequency to the Operating Band.
Press [MON/F] +: Switches Upper Frequency display between Large Character and
Small Character mode.
Press and hold key: Activate the Dual Receive feature.
[SUB] key
Press key: Switch the Lower Frequency to the Operating Band.
Press [MON/F] +: Switches Lower Frequency display between Large Character and
Small Character mode.
Press and hold key: Activate the Dual Receive feature.
Accessories & Options
Accessories & OptionsAccessories & Options
Accessories & Options
Accessories Supplied with the
Accessories Supplied with theAccessories Supplied with the
Accessories Supplied with the VX-7R
VX-7RVX-7R
VX-7R
FNB-80LI Battery Pack (7.4V/1,300mAh)
NC-72B/C Battery Changer
Quick Draw Belt Clip
Hand Strap
Antenna
Operating Manual
Warranty Card
Available Options for your VX-
Available Options for your VX-Available Options for your VX-
Available Options for your VX-7R
7R7R
7R
!CSC-
CSC-CSC-
CSC-88
8888
88 Soft Case
!CD-
CD-CD-
CD-15A
15A15A
15A Rapid Charger (requires NC-72B/C)
!FBA-23
FBA-23FBA-23
FBA-23 2 x “AA” Cell Battery Case (batteries not supplied)
!FNB-8
FNB-8FNB-8
FNB-80
00
0LI
LILI
LI Battery Pack
!E-DC-5B
E-DC-5BE-DC-5B
E-DC-5B DC Cable w/Noise Filter
!NC-72B/C
NC-72B/CNC-72B/C
NC-72B/C Battery Changer

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!E-DC-6
E-DC-6E-DC-6
E-DC-6 DC Cable; plug and wire only
!MH-
MH-MH-
MH-5
55
57A4B
7A4B7A4B
7A4B Speaker/Microphone
!CMP460
CMP460CMP460
CMP460 Waterproof Speaker/Microphone
!VC-
VC-VC-
VC-27
2727
27 Earpiece/Microphone
!CN-3
CN-3CN-3
CN-3 BNC-to-SMA Adapter
!SU-1
SU-1SU-1
SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit
!CT-91
CT-91CT-91
CT-91 Microphone Adapter
Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local
requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Yaesu
Dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connection of any
non-Yaesu-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty
on this apparatus.
Installation of Accessories
Installation of AccessoriesInstallation of Accessories
Installation of Accessories
Antenna Installation
Antenna InstallationAntenna Installation
Antenna Installation
The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range of the
transceiver. However, for enhanced base station medium-wave and shortwave reception,
you may wish to connect an external (outside) antenna.
The supplied antenna consists of two sections: the “Base Antenna” (used for
operation above 50 MHz), and the “Extender Element” (used for monitoring of
frequencies below 50 MHz).
To install the supplied antenna
Hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the
transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten by use of extreme force.
When operating the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R on frequencies lower than the 50 MHz band, disconnect
the antenna cap from the base antenna then screw the Extender Element onto the Base
Antenna. Of cause, the VX-7R may be operate on frequencies higher than the 50 MHz
band while Extender Element is still attached onto the Base Antenna
.
Notes:
•Never transmit without having an antenna connected.
•When installing the supplied antenna, never hold the upper part of the antenna
while screwing it onto the mating connector on the transceiver.

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•If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the SWR presented to
the transceiver is 1.5:1 or lower.
•Take care not lose the antenna cap when removing it from the Base Antenna.
How to Quick Draw
How to Quick DrawHow to Quick Draw
How to Quick Draw Belt Clip
Belt ClipBelt Clip
Belt Clip
1. Connect the hanger to the rear of the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R, with the notch pointing directly up,
using the supplied screw (Figure XX).
Use
UseUse
Use only
onlyonly
only the screw included with the clip to
the screw included with the clip tothe screw included with the clip to
the screw included with the clip to
mount the clip to the back of the
mount the clip to the back of themount the clip to the back of the
mount the clip to the back of the VX-7R!
VX-7R!VX-7R!
VX-7R!
2. Clip the Quick-Draw Belt Clip onto your belt (Figure xx).
3. To install the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R into the Quick-Draw Belt Clip, align the hanger with the
Quick-Draw Belt Clip, and slide the MAGNUM into its slot until a click is heard.
4. To remove the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R from the Quick-Draw Belt Clip, rotate the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R 180 degrees,
then slide the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R out from the Quick-Draw Belt Clip (Figure xx).
Installation of FNB-8
Installation of FNB-8Installation of FNB-8
Installation of FNB-80
00
0LI Battery Pack
LI Battery PackLI Battery Pack
LI Battery Pack
The FNB-80LI is a high-performance Lithium-Ion battery providing high capacity in
a very compact package. Under normal use, the FNB-80LI may be used for
approximately 300 charge cycles, after which operating time may be expected to
decrease. If you have an old battery pack which is displaying capacity which has become
diminished, you should replace the pack with a new one.
1. Push the bottom latch slightly to the “Open” position.
2. Install the FNB-80LI as shown in the illustration.
3. Re-lock the bottom plate by carefully pressing the hinged latch cover back into its
normal operating position.
If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by
connecting the NC-72B/C Battery Charger, as shown in the illustration, to the EXT DC
jack. If only 12 ~ 16 Volt DC power is available, the optional E-DC-5B or E-DC-6 DC
Adapter (with its cigarette lighter plug) may also be used for charging the battery, as
shown in the illustration.
The display will indicate “NOW CHARGING” while the battery is being charged.
When charging is finished, the display will change to indicate “COMPLETE.”
Installation of FBA-23 (Option) Alkaline Battery Case
The optional FBA-23 Battery Case allows receive monitoring using two “AA” size
Alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries can also be used for transmission in an emergency,
but power output will only be 300 mW, and battery life will be shortened dramatically.

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To Install Alkaline Batteries into the FBA-23
1. Slide the batteries into the FBA-23 as shown in the illustration, with the Negative
[–] side of the batteries touching the spring connections inside the FBA-23.
2. Unlock the bottom plate by pushing the latch in the “Open” direction.
3. Install the FBA-23 as shown in the illustration, with the [+] side facing the bottom
of the transceiver.
4. Re-lock the bottom plate by carefully pressing the latch cover back into its normal
operating position.
The FBA-23 does not provide connections for charging, since Alkaline cells cannot be
re-charged. Therefore, the NC-72B/C, E-DC-5B, or E-DC-6 may safely be connected to
the EXT DC jack when the FBA-23 is installed.
Notes:
•The FBA-23 is designed for use only with AA-type Alkaline cells.
•If you do not use the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R for a long time, remove the Alkaline batteries from the
FBA-23, as battery leakage could cause damage to the FBA-23 and/or the
transceiver.
Battery Life Information
When the battery charge is almost depleted, a “Low Voltage” indicator will appear on
the display. When this icon appears, it is recommended that you charge the battery
soon.
(1) TX 6 sec., RX 6 sec. and Squelched 48 sec.
(2) Continuous signal reception
The current battery voltage can be displayed manually on the LCD, by following the
instructions on page ??.
Battery capacity may be reduced during extremely cold weather operation. Keeping
the radio inside your parka may help preserve the full charge capacity.
AC Operation Using NC-72B/C (Receiving only)
AC Operation Using NC-72B/C (Receiving only)AC Operation Using NC-72B/C (Receiving only)
AC Operation Using NC-72B/C (Receiving only)
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R may be operated from your house current by use of the supplied NC-72B/C
Battery Charger.
To use the NC-72B/C, turn the transceiver off, then plug the miniature connector of the
Battery Charger into the EXT DC jack on the side of the radio. Now plug the Battery
Charger into the wall outlet. You may now turn on the transceiver.

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Interface of Packet
Interface of PacketInterface of Packet
Interface of Packet TNCs
TNCsTNCs
TNCs
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-44 microphone
adapter (available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy interconnection to commonly-
available connectors wired to your TNC. You may also build your own cable using a
four-conductor miniature phone plug, per the diagram below.
The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOLUME
knob, as with voice operation. The input level to the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R from the TNC should be
adjusted at the TNC side; the optimum input voltage is approximately 5 mV at 2 k-ohm.
Be sure to turn the transceiver and TNC off before connecting the cables, so as to
prevent voltage spikes from possibly damaging your transceiver.
Operation
OperationOperation
Operation
R. F. say
R. F. sayR. F. say
R. F. say :: Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many
features of the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to
read the “Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the
most out of this fantastic new transceiver. Now. . .let’s get operating!
Switching Power On and Off
Switching Power On and OffSwitching Power On and Off
Switching Power On and Off
1. Be sure the battery pack is installed, and that the battery is fully charged. Connect
the antenna to the top panel ANTENNA jack.
2. Press and hold in the PWR switch (on the left side of the front panel) for 2 seconds.
Two beeps will be heard when the switch has been held long enough, and the
opening message will appear on the display, then frequency display will appear.
After another two seconds, the receive-mode Battery Saver function will become
active, unless you have disabled it (see page ??).
3. To turn the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R off, press and hold in the PWR switch again for 2 seconds.
R.F. says
R.F. saysR.F. says
R.F. says : If you don’t hear the two “Beep” tones when the radio comes on, the Beeper
may have been disabled via the Menu system. See page ??, which tells you how to
reactivate the Beeper.
Adjusting the Volume Level
Adjusting the Volume LevelAdjusting the Volume Level
Adjusting the Volume Level
Rotate the VOLUME control (outer ring) to set the desired audio level. Clockwise
rotation increases the volume level.

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Squelch Adjustment
Squelch AdjustmentSquelch Adjustment
Squelch Adjustment
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R’s Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no
signal is being received. Not only does the Squelch system make “standby” operation
more pleasant, it also significantly reduces battery current consumption.
The Squelch system may be adjusted independently for the FM and Wide-FM (FM
Broadcast) modes.
1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the MONI switch on the left side of the radio.
This provides a “Short-cut” to Menu Item (Basic Setup #1: SQL NFM) or Menu Item
(Basic Setup #2: SQL WFM).
2. Now, press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to set the background noise is just silenced
(typically at a setting of about “3” or “4” on the scale); this is point of maximum
sensitivity to weak signals.
3. When you are satisfied with the Squelch threshold setting, press the PTT key
momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
4. You may also adjust the Squelch setting by using the “Set” (Menu) mode. See
page ?? for details.
R
RR
R.
..
.F
FF
F.
..
. Say
SaySay
Say : If you’re operating in an area of high RF pollution, you may need to consider
“Tone Squelch” operation using the built-in CTCSS Decoder. This feature will keep your
radio quiet until a call is received from a station sending a carrier which contains a
matching (subaudible) CTCSS tone. Or if your friends have radios equipped with DCS
(Digital Coded Squelch) like your VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R has, try using that mode for silent monitoring
of busy channels.
Selecting the Operating Band
Selecting the Operating BandSelecting the Operating Band
Selecting the Operating Band
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R covers an incredibly wide frequency range, over which a number of
different operating modes are used. Therefore, the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R’s frequency coverage has been
divided into different operating bands, each of which has its own pre-set channel steps
and operating modes. You can change the channel steps and operating modes later, if
you like (see page ??).
USA Ver sion EXP VersionBAND
MAIN VFO SUB VFO MAIN VFO SUB VFO
BC Band 0.5-1.8 MHz --- 0.5-1.8 MHz ---
SW Band 1.8-30 MHz --- 1.8-30 MHz ---
FM BC Band 59-108 MHz --- 88-108 MHz ---
AIR Band 108-137 MHz --- 108-137 MHz ---
VHF-TV Band 174-222 MHz --- 174-222 MHz ---
Action Band 1 225-420 MHz --- 222-420 MHz ---
UHF TV Band 470-729 MHz --- 470-800 MHz ---

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Action Band 2 800-999 MHz --- 800-999 MHz ---
50 MHz Ham Band 30-59 MHz 50-54 MHz 30-88 MHz 50-54 MHz
144 MHz Ham Band 137-174 MHz 140-174 MHz 137-174 MHz 140-174 MHz
220 MHz Ham Band 222-225 MHz --- --- ---
430 MHz Ham Band 420-470 MHz 420-470 MHz 420-470 MHz 420-470 MHz
To Change Operating Bands
1. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key repetitively. You will see the LCD indication move
up as you press the [BAND(BND DN)] key.
2. If you wish to move down the operating band, press the [MON/F] key, then press
the [BAND(BND DN)] key.
3. The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R uses a dual VFO system (explained in detail on page ??). To switch from
the “Main” VFO to the “Sub” VFO instantly, press the [SUB] key momentarily.
Pressing the [MAIN] key will return the VX-7R to “Main” VFO.
4. Once you have selected the desired band, you may initiate manual tuning (or
scanning) per the discussions below.
Frequency Navigation
Frequency NavigationFrequency Navigation
Frequency Navigation
The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, as just described. This is a
channelized system which allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected
operating band.
Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R:
1) Tuning Dial
Rotation of the DIAL allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the
current operating band. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL causes the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R to be tuned
toward a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating
frequency.
If you press the [MON/F] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL, frequency steps of 1
MHz will be selected. This feature is extremely useful for making rapid frequency
excursions over the wide tuning range of the VX-
VX-VX-
VX-7R
7R7R
7R.
2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry
The desired operating frequency may be entered directly from the keypad.
The operating mode will automatically be set once the new frequency is entered via
the keypad.
To enter a frequency from the keypad, just press the numbered digits on the keypad in
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is below 100 MHz (e.g. 15.150 MHz), any required leading zeroes must be entered.
However, there is a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero - press the [V/M(WRITE
MT)] key sfter the last non-zero digit.
Examples:
To enter 146.520 MHz, press [1] "[4] "[6] "[5] "[2] "[0]
To enter 15.255 MHz, press [0] "[1] "[5] "[2] "[5] "[5]
To enter 1.250 MHz (1250 kHz), press [0] "[0] "[1] "[2] "[5] "[0]
To enter 0.950 MHz (950 kHz), press [0] "[0] "[0] "[9] "[5] "[0]
To enter 430.000MHz, press [4] "[3] "[V/M(WRITE MT)]
3) Scanning
From the VFO mode, press the [MON/F] key, then press the [1(SCAN)] key. The VX-
VX-VX-
VX-
7R
7R7R
7R will begin scanning toward a higher frequency, and will stop when it receives a
signal strong enough to break through the Squelch threshold. The VX-7R will then hold
on that frequency according to the setting of the “RESUME” mode (Menu Item: Scan
Modes #3). See page ?? for details.
If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead
of a higher frequency), just rotate the DIAL one click in the counter-clockwise direction
while the VX-7R is scanning. The scanning direction will be reversed. To revert to
scanning toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise.
Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the scanning.
Dual Receive Operation
Dual Receive OperationDual Receive Operation
Dual Receive Operation
The VX-7R may be operate dual frequency receive.
Press and hold the [MAIN] or [SUB] key for 2 second to activate the Dual Receive
operation.
While Dual Receive operation, “Main” band frequency display upper side and “Sub”
band frequency display lower side, and “Operating” band (enabling the transmit and
band/frequency change) indicate
large characters.
To switch the “Operating” band, press the [MAIN] key momentarily to switch the
“Main” band frequency to the “Operating” band. Meanwhile, press the [SUB] key
momentarily to switch the “Sub” band frequency to the “Operating” band, described
previously.
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you can select both bands to receive different frequencies
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Audio Muting
The Audio Mute feature is useful in situations where it would be helpful to reduce
the audio level of the “Receive Only” receiver (
Small character) whenever you receive a
signal on the “main” band (
Large character) while Dual Receive operation.
To activate the Audio Mute feature:
1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Operation #8: MUTE SET).
3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select “ON” (to enable Audio Mute feature).
4. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
5. To disable the Audio Mute feature, select “ON” in step 3 above.
When the Audio Mute feature is activated, the “M
MM
M” icon will appear on the display.
BAND Linking
For operation on Amateur satellites which use a “normal” (not “inverted” FM
transponder, the BAND Link feature may be useful.
1. Set up dual receive operation, as just described.
2. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.
3. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Misc Setup #9: BAND LINK).
4. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to set this Menu Item to ON.
5. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to Linked/Dual receive
operation.
As you rotate the DIAL, you will observe that both BAND frequencies are changing
together. When you are done with this operating mode, re-enter the Set mode, and set
(Misc Setup #9: BAND LINK) to OFF.
Transmission
TransmissionTransmission
Transmission
Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the three or four
Amateur bands on which the VX-7R can transmit (50 MHz, 144 MHz, or 430 MHz, plus
220 MHz on the USA version), you’re ready to transmit. These are the most basic steps;
more advanced aspects of transmitter operation will be discussed later.
1. To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front panel microphone
(located in the upper right-hand corner of the speaker grille) in a normal voice level.
The “I-Beam” will glow red during transmission.
2. To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch.
3. During transmission, the relative power level will be indicated on the LCD. Full
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“Low Power” levels (L1, L2, and L3) are indicated by two, four, or six arrows,
respectively. Additionally, the “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” icon will appear at the bottom of
the display, corresponding with the “Low Power” Level setting.
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battery life by switching to Low Power operation. To do this, press the [MON/F] key,
then press the [%(TX PO LK)] key so that the “L” icon appears at the bottom of the
display. And don’t forget, always have an antenna connected when you transmit.
Transmission is not possible on any operating bands other than the 50 MHz, 144 MHz,
and 430 MHz bands.
Changing the Transmitter Power Level
You can select between a total of four transmitter power levels on your VX-7R. The
exact power output will vary somewhat, depending on the voltage supplied to the
transceiver. With the standard FNB-80LI Battery Pack and external DC source, the
power output levels available are:
HIGH LOW 3 LOW2 LOW1
50/144/430 MHz FM 5.0 W 2.5 W 1.0 W 0.5 W
50 MHz AM 1.0 W (Fixed)
220 MHz FM 0.3 W (Fixed)
To change the power level:
1. The default setting for the power output is “High;” in this configuration, the LCD
shows no indication of the power output level. Press the [MON/F] key, then press
the [%(TX PO LK)] key causes the power levels “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” appear.
2. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [%(TX PO LK)] key until the “Low Power”
icon disappears will restore High Power operation.
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leaving VHF on High power, and the radio will remember the different settings on each
band. And when you store memories, you can store High and Low power settings
separately in each memory, so you don’t waste battery power when using very close-in
repeaters!
When you are operate on Low power setting, Press the [MON/F] key, then press the PTT
switch, the VX-7R temporarily.
VOX Operation
The VOX system provides automatic transmit/receive switching based on voice input
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switch in order to transmit.
1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item (Misc Setup #7: VOX).
Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select desired VOX level “HIGH” or “LOW.”
3. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and
return to normal operation.
4. Without pressing the PTT switch, speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.
When you start speaking, the transmitter should be activated automatically. When
you finish speaking, the transceiver should return to the receive mode (after a short
delay).
5. To cancel VOX and return to PTT operation, just repeat the above procedures, select
“OFF” in step 3 above.
When the VOX system is activated, the “V
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V” icon will appear on the display.
The VX-7R may be adjusted the “Hang-Time” of the VOX system (the transmit-receive
delay after the cessation of speech) via the Menu. The default delay is 1/2 second. To set
a different delay time:
1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item (Misc Setup #8: VOX DLAY).
3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the delay time among “0.5s,” “1s,” and “2s.”
4. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and
return to normal operation.
AM Broadcast Reception
AM Broadcast ReceptionAM Broadcast Reception
AM Broadcast Reception
The VX-7R includes provision for reception of AM broadcasts, either on the standard
medium-wave (MW) broadcast band, or on the shortwave bands up to 16 MHz.
1. Set the VX-7R to the VFO mode
2. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key (or Press [MON/F] "[BAND(BND DN)])
repetitively until you see a frequency in the frequency range desired. The MW
coverage is 0.5 MHz to 1.8 MHz, while the shortwave broadcast coverage is 1.8
MHz to 16 MHz. In either case, the operating mode (displayed on the right edge of
the LCD) should be shown as being “AM.”
3. Rotate the DIAL to tune across the broadcast band.
4. You may also use the keypad to enter frequencies directly. This method will be
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example.
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The VX-7R is stored the frequency of the Short-wave Broadcast station into the memory
channel “???” through “???.”
AM Aircraft Reception
AM Aircraft ReceptionAM Aircraft Reception
AM Aircraft Reception
Reception of AM signals in the aeronautical band (108-137 MHz) is similar to that
described in the previous section.
1. Be sure that the VX-7R is set to the VFO mode.
2. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key (or Press [MON/F] "[BAND(BND DN)])
repetitively until you see a frequency in the aeronautical band.
3. Rotate the DIAL to tune across the aeronautical band.
4. You may also use the keypad to enter frequencies directly. Remember that
frequencies quoted by aircraft operators may be abbreviated, and that the “5” at the
end of a frequency may be dropped. Since aeronautical channels are assigned in
25-kHz steps, therefore, a frequency announced as “thirty-two, forty-two”
corresponds to an operating frequency of 132.425 MHz.
FM Broadcast/TV Audio Reception
FM Broadcast/TV Audio ReceptionFM Broadcast/TV Audio Reception
FM Broadcast/TV Audio Reception
The VX-7R also includes provision for reception in the FM broadcast band, utilizing a
wide-bandwidth filter which provides excellent fidelity.
To Activate FM Broadcast Reception
1. Be sure that the VX-7R is set to the VFO mode.
2. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key (or Press [MON/F] "[BAND(BND DN)])
repetitively until a frequency in the FM broadcast band appears on the display. The
total frequency range included in the “FM” band is 59-108 MHz.
3. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired station. The default synthesizer steps for the
W-FM mode are 100 kHz/step.
To Activate VHF or UHF TV Audio Reception
1. Be sure that the VX-7R is set to the VFO mode.
2. Press the [BAND(SET)AR] key repetitively until a frequency in the VHF or UHF
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3. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired station.
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from the Narrow-FM setting, using Menu Item (Basic Setup #2: SQL WFM). See
page ??.
Weather Broadcast
Weather BroadcastWeather Broadcast
Weather Broadcast/VHF Marine Channel
/VHF Marine Channel/VHF Marine Channel
/VHF Marine Channel Reception
ReceptionReception
Reception
The VX-7R includes a unique feature which allows reception of weather broadcasts
in the 160-MHz frequency range. Ten standard Weather Broadcast channels are pre-
loaded into a special memory bank.
To listen to a Weather Broadcast Channel/VHF Marine Channel:
1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [3(WX)] key to recall the Weather Broadcast
channels.
2. Turn the DIAL knob to select the desired Weather Broadcast channel.
3. If you wish to check the other channels for activity by scanning, press the [MON/F]
key then press the [1(SCAN)] key.
4. Press the [3(WX)] key again to recall the VHF Marine Channels. Turn the DIAL
knob to select the desired Marine channel.
5. To exit to normal operation, again the [MON/F] key, then press the [3(WX)] key.
Operation will return to the VFO or Memory channel you were operating on before
you began Weather Broadcast operation.
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R.F. Say : In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes,
the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert
accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA
weather channels. You may disable the Weather Alert feature via Menu Item (Misc
Setup #20 WX ALERT), if desired.
Keyboard Locking
Keyboard LockingKeyboard Locking
Keyboard Locking
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various
aspects of the VX-7R’s keys and switches may be locked out. The possible lockout
combinations are:
KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked out
DIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked out
KEY + DIAL: Both the DIAL and Keys are locked out
PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)
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DIAL + PTT: Both the DIAL and PTT switch are locked out
ALL: All of the above are locked out
To lock out some or all of the keys:
1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #10: LOCK MODE).
3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to choose between one of the locking schemes as
outlined above.
4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting
and resume normal operation.
5. To activate the locking feature, press and hold in the [%(TX PO LK)] key for 2
seconds. The “Key Lock” icon will appear on the LCD. To cancel locking, again press
and hold the [%(TX PO LK)] key for 2 seconds.
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out: the [%(TX PO LK)] key remains available so you can Unlock your keypad when you
want to!
Keypad/LCD Illumination
Keypad/LCD IlluminationKeypad/LCD Illumination
Keypad/LCD Illumination
Your VX-7R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation.
The red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with
minimal degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are
provided:
KEY Mode: Illuminate the Keypad/LCD for five seconds when any key pressed.
CONTINUE Mode: Illuminate the Keypad/LCD continuously.
OFF Mode: Disables the Keypad/LCD lamp.
Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp mode:
1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Display Setup #5: LAMP MODE).
3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select one of the three modes described above.
4. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and
return to normal operation.
Disabling the Keypad Beeper
Disabling the Keypad BeeperDisabling the Keypad Beeper
Disabling the Keypad Beeper
If the keypad’s Beeper creates an inconvenience (particularly when operating in a
quiet room), it may easily be disabled.
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2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #9: KEY BEEP).
3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to change the setting from ON to OFF.
4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
5. If you wish to re-enable the Beeper, just repeat the above procedure, pressing the
[MAIN] or [SUB] key to select ON in step “3” above.
Advanced Operation
Advanced OperationAdvanced Operation
Advanced Operation
Now that you’re mastered the basics of VX-7R operation, let’s learn more about some
of the really neat features.
Setting the Frequency Display Image Size
Setting the Frequency Display Image SizeSetting the Frequency Display Image Size
Setting the Frequency Display Image Size
VFO Mode
When operating in the VFO mode, press the [MON/F] key, then press the [MAIN] or
[SUB] key causes the LCD to “toggle” between display of
large
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large characters and the small
smallsmall
small
characters. However, this feature does not activate while Dual Receive operation.
Memory Mode
When operating in the Memory mode (see page ??), press the [MON/F] key, then press
the [MAIN] or [SUB] key causes the LCD to “toggle” between display of the (large
characters) current memory’s frequency and the (small characters) current memory’s
frequency with alpha numeric Tag. However, this feature does not activate while Dual
Receive operation.
Changing the Channel Steps
Changing the Channel StepsChanging the Channel Steps
Changing the Channel Steps
The VX-7R’s synthesizer provides the option of utilizing channels steps of
5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz per step, any number of which may be important to
your operating requirements. The VX-7R is set up at the factory with different default
steps on each operating band which probably are satisfactory for most operation.
However, if you need to change the channel step increments, the procedure to do so is
very easy.
1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #3: VFO STEP).
3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the new channel step size.
4. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.