Vertex Standard VX-2100 Series User manual

VX-2100 SERIES
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.
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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

Unsafe Radiation Distance
Congratulations!
You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool: a VERTEX STAN-
DARD 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 downtime.
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 ques-
tions arise later on.
We’re glad you joined the VERTEX STANDARD team. Call on us anytime, because
communications is our business. Let us help you get your message across.
NOTICE !
There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobs
must be referred to an authorized VERTEX STANDARD Service Represen-
tative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installa-
tion of optional accessories.
SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION
WARNING - DO NOT operate the VX-2100 radio when any person(s) (by-
standers) outside the vehicle are within the distances shown in the chart at the
bottom of this section.
Safety Training information:
Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd.
The radio must be used in vehicle-mount configurations with a maximum op-
erating duty factor not exceeding 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where
the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure condi-
tions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separa-
tion distance shown below.
Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF ex-
posure limits.
Antenna Installation:
For rear deck trunk installation, the antenna must be located at least the fol-
lowing distance away from rear-seat passengers in order to comply with the
FCC RF exposure requirements.
For roof top installations, the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof.
VHF Model
4.6 Feet (1.4 m)
UHF Model
3.9 Feet (1.2 m)

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INTRODUCTION
The VX-2100 Series are full-featured FM transceiver designed for flexible mobile
and base station business communications in the VHF or UHF Land Mobile bands.
These transceiver are designed for reliable business communications in a wide vari-
ety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their lead-
ing-edge design.
Important channel frequency data is stored in EEPROM and flash memory on the
CPU, and is easily programmable by dealers using a personal computer and the VER-
TEX STANDARD Programming Cable and CE82 Software.
The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the VX-
2100 Series transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with
your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this
equipment for use in your application
For North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Admin-
istration 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 program this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the fre-
quency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near
North America.

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CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
Front Panel
Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function (PF)
Buttons, configured according to your network requirements and programmed by
your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. The instructions below discribe a typically-con-
figured radio.
VOL/PWR Knob
Turn this control clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the volume. Turn
it counterclockwise into the click-stop to turn the radio off.
Microphone Jack
Connect the microphone plug to this jack.
[P1]-[P4]Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons)
These buttons can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power
selection, Monitor, Talk-Around, etc., as determined by your network require-
ments and programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
[]/[]Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons)
In the factory default, pressing either button changes the current channel (and
displayed channel number or name). Holding in either button for more than 1.5
second causes the radio to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward
through the channels.
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Channel Number Indicator
Indicates the operating channel.
Blinks the squelch setting level (0-9, A, b, and C) while adjusting the squelch
threshold level. Appear the decimal point “.” when selecting the Scan enabel
channel.
Transceiver Status Indicator
The “A” and “B” indicators show current transceiver status, which can be cus-
tomized via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer to meet your
communications/network requirements. The possible “A” and “B” displays are
explained below.
TX/BUSY Indicator
Indicates transceiver’s Transmit/Receive Status
Steady Red: Transmitting in progress
Steady Green: Signaling Off
Blinking Green: Busy Channel/Squelch Off
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
TRANSCEIVER STATUS INDICATOR
MONI
LOW
TA (Talk Around)
Encryption
(Requires optional Unit)
Emergency
Horn Alert
Public Adress
Key Lock
EXT ACC
RFC
INDICATOR
A B
This indicator is Illuminated constantly when
CTCSS- or DCS-controlled squelch is disabled. The
indicator blinks while the audio is passing normally.
Illuminates the indicator when the radio’s transmit-
ter is set to the “Low Power” mode.
Illuminates the indicator when the “Talk Around”
function is activated.
Illuminates the indicator when the “Voice Scram-
bler” function is enabled.
Illuminates the indicator when the “Emergency” fea-
ture is activated.
Illuminates the indicator when the “Horn Alert” fea-
ture is activated.
Illuminates the indicator when the radio is turned to
a PA amplifier.
Illuminates the indicator when the front panel’s keys
are locked.
Illuminates the indicator when the output port on
the Accessory Connector is turned to “ON.”
Illuminates the indicator when the radio is the “Ready
for Communication” condition while operating with
the 2-Tone or 5-Tone signaling.
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13.6V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
The supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Use
only the supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.
Antenna Socket
The 50-Ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a
type-M (PL-259) plug.
D-Sub 15-Pin Accessory Connector
External TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RX
audio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with acces-
sories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel con-
trol input etc.
External Speaker Jack
An external loudspeaker may be connected to this 2-contact, 3.5-mm mini-phone
jack.
Caution: Do not connect either wire of this line to ground, and be certain that the
speaker has adequate capability to handle the audio output (12 W) from the
radio.
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BASIC OPERATION OF THE TRANSCEIVER
Important! - Before turning on the radio the first time, confirm that the power con-
nections have been made correctly and that a proper antenna is connected to the
antenna jack.
Switching Power ON/OFF
Turn the VOL/PWR knob turn on the radio. The display will become illumi-
nated.
Press the []/[]button to choose the desired operating channel. A channel
name will appear on the display.
Setting the Volume
Turn the VOL knob clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to
decrease it.
Transmitting
To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIRMENT!
Press the PF button which is programmed to the Monitor feature to listen for
channel activity.
When receiving a call, transmit only after the incoming call ends. The radio
cannot receive a call and transmit simultaneously.
Press the PTT switch.
If the channel is clear, the TX/BUSY indicator will glow red. The radio is now
transmitting. While holding in the PTT switch, speak across the face of the micro-
phone in a clear and normal voice. For best transmission, hold the microphone
about 1-1/2 to 2 inches away from your mouth. Release the PTT switch to receive.
If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been programmed on a channel, the
radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate
a short beep three times. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be
clear of activity.
If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lockout has been programmed on a
channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or
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Automatic Time-Out Timer
If the selected channel has been programmed for automatic 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 red “TX”
indicator will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume trans-
mitting, you must release the PTT switch and wait for the “penalty timer” to expire
(if you press the PTT switch before this timer expires, the timer restarts, and you will
have to wait another “penalty” period)
Key Lock
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various
aspects of the VX-2100’s keys may be locked out.
To activate the Locking feature, press and hold in the [P1]key while turning the
radio on. To disable the Locking feature, repeat this power-on procedure.
ADVANCED OPERATION
Programmable Function (PF) Buttons
The VX-2100 Series includes six Programmable Function (PF) Buttons. The PF
button functions can be customized, via programming by your VERTEX STAN-
DARD dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. Some features
may require the purchase and installation of optional internal accessories. The pos-
sible PF button programming features are illustrated below, and these functions are
explained on the pages to follow.
For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. For future reference,
check the box next to the function that has been assigned to each PF button on your
particular radio, and keep it handy.
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: Requires optional unit
PF Button (PRESS KEY/PRESS AND HOLD KEY)
Function
MONI
SQL OFF
SQL SET
Channel Up
Channel Down
Continuous Ch Up
Continuous Ch Down
SCAN
SCAN SET
DW (Dual Watch)
Follow-Me SCAN
Follow-Me DW
LOW
TA (Talk Around)
TA SCAN
Encryption
Emergency
RESET
CALL 1
CALL 2
CALL 3
Public Address
EXT. ACC1
EXT. ACC2
Direct CH#1
Direct CH#2
AF Min Vr
Lone Worker
HA (Horn Alert)
Key Lock
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ADVANCED OPERATION

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Description of Operating Functions
MONITOR (MONI)
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to cancel CTCSS- and
DCS-controlled squelch; the TX/BUSY indicator will glow green
SQUELCH (SQL) OFF
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to open the SQL to hear
background noise (unmute the audio); the TX/BUSY indicator will blink green.
SQUELCH (SQL) SET
You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function:
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key. A tone will sound, and
the current squelch will level appears on the display.
Press the []/[]button to select the desired squelch level.
Press this key again. A tone will sound, and the display will revert to the normal
channel indication.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to select a different chan-
nel.
CC UP/DOWN (CONTINUOUS CHUP/DOWN)
Press and holding in the assigned programmable key causes the radio to begin step-
ping (repeatedly) upward or downward through the channels.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
CHANNEL SCAN (SCAN)
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the trans-
ceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a
signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present.
To activate scanning:
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to activate scanning.
The scanner will search the programmed channels, looking for active ones; it
will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key again to disable scan-
ning. Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel.
Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the follow-
ing channels:
Current channel (“Talk Back”)
“Last Busy” channel
“Priority” channel
“Scan Start” channel
SCAN SET
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to delete the Current Memory
channel from the Scanning. When you delete a channel, the decimal point “.” will
disappear from the Channel Number Indicator. To restore a particular channel to
your scanning list, press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key again;
the decimal point “.” will appear on the Channel Number Indicator.
DUAL WATCH (DW)
The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels
are monitored:
The current operating channel; and
The Priority channel.
To activate Dual Watch:
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key.
The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a
channel on which someone is speaking.
To stop Dual Watch:
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key.
Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Start” channel.

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FOLLOW-MESCAN
“Follow-Me” Scan feature checks a User-assigned Priority Channel regularly as you
scan the other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available chan-
nels) are designated for “Scanning,” the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as
the “User-assigned” Priority Channel via the “Follow-Me” feature.
To activate “Follow-Me” scanning, first select the channel you want to designate as
the “User-Assigned Priority Channel” and press (or press and hold) the assigned
programmable key. Then press (or press and hold) the Channel Up/Down key to
recall to the “Scanning Start” channel which has been programmed by your dealer to
activate the scanner. When the scanner stops on an “Active” channel, the User-as-
signed Priority Channel will automatically be checked every few seconds; if activity
is found on the User-assigned Priority Channel, the radio will switch between it and
the Dealer-Assigned Priority Channel, if any.
FOLLOW-MEDUAL WATCH (DW)
To set up a “Dual Watch” frequency pair using the “Follow-Me” feature, select a
channel using the Channel Up/Down key. Now press (or press and hold) the assigned
programmable key; pressing (or press and holding) the assigned programmable key
locks the current channel as the User-assigned Priority Channel. Now press (or press
and hold) the Channel Up/Down key to select another channel (not the “Scanning
Start” channel). Your radio will now switch back-and-forth between the currently-
selected channel and the User-assigned Priority Channel.
During “Follow-Me” scanning (after you have pressed the key), you can set up the
“Dual Watch” feature by pressing (or press and holding) the Channel Up/Down key
to another channel. The radio will then scan back and forth between the original
User-assigned Priority Channel and the newly-selected channel.
The Priority Channel you have assigned (before pressing the key) will be retained in
memory until you change it.
LOW POWER (LOW)
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to set the radio’s transmit-
ter to the “Low Power” mode. Press (or press and hold) the key again to return to
“High Power” operation when in difficult terrain.
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TALK AROUND (TA)
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to activate the Talk Around
feature when you are operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and
transmit frequencies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allows
you to bypass the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This
feature has no effect when you are operating on “simplex” channels, where the re-
ceive and transmit frequencies are already the same.
Note that your dealer may have mode provision for “Talk Around” channels by pro-
gramming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so,
the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions.
TA SCAN
The “TA SCAN” is one of “DW Scan” between Rx and Tx frequency. It works the Rx
channel as priority channel and the radio will always transmit on the Tx Channel if
the PTT is pressed in the TA SCAN mode.
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to activate/deactivate the
TA SCAN feature.
ENCRYPTION (OPTION)
When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press (or press and hold) the assigned
programmable key to toggle the voice encryption on and off.
EMERGENCY
The VX-2100 series include an “Emergency” feature which may be useful if you
have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel.
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to initiate an emergency
call. For further details contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
RESET
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to reset the RFC (Ready for
Communication) condition, or to reset the keypad entry condition.
CALL 1 TO CALL 3
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to send a 5-Tone sequential
burst which is pre-defined.
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PUBLIC ADDRESS
Press the assigned programmable key to use the transceiver as a PA amplifier. When
you enable this function, a tone sounds. The public address can be used even while
scanning and receiving a call.
EXT. ACC1
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to toggle output port “1”
“on” and “off.”
EXT. ACC2
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to toggle output port “2”
“on” and “off.”
DIRECT CH#1/CH#2
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to recall the Dealer pre-
programmed channel directly.
AF MIN VR
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to reduce the audio output
to the (lower) level programmed by your Dealer.
LONE WORKER
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to toggle the Lone Worker
feature “On” and “Off.”
The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the Lone
Worker Timer (programmed by your Dealer) has expired. If the user does not reset
the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to the Emergency mode.
To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press (or press and hold) the
programmable key which is assigned the Emergency feature or turn off the radio.
HORN ALERT
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to turn the Horn Alert
function “ON” or “OFF.” If you receive a call from the base station with 2-Tone, 5-
Tone or DTMF signaling, horn alert will be activated and your vehicle’s will sound.
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KEY LOCK
Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to lock the various aspects
of the VX-2100’s keys. The precise lockout configuration must be programmed by
your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System)
This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped station
are within communication range.
During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for about 1 second every
25 seconds (the interval is programmed by the Dealer) in an attempt to shake hands
with the other station.
If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal
has been received, three beeps from the beeper will sound. If you subsequently move
back into range, a single beep will be heard whenever your radio shakes hands with
the other station.
DTMF Paging System
(Requires the optional FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit)
This system allows paging and selective calling, using DTMF tone sequences.
When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone sequence which matches yours,
your radio’s squelch will open and the alert will sound.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
MH-67A8J Standard Microphone
MH-25A8J Standard Microphone
MH-64A8J 16 Keypad Microphone
MD-11A8J Desktop Microphone
MLS-100 External Speaker (12 W Peak Power)
MLS-200 External Speaker (15 W Peak Power)
FP-1023A External Power Supply (13.8 VDC 23 A)
FVP-25 DTMF Paging/Voice Inversion Type Encryption Unit
FVP-36 Voice Inversion Type Encryption Unit
FVP-35 High Level Encryption Unit
VME-100 ANI Encode Unit
(MDC-1200®/GE-STAR®ANI ENCODE)
VT60FS VX-trunk Unit (w/ Encryption)
VT60F VX-trunk Unit
LF-1 Line Filter
VPL-1 Programming Kit (Computer to PC)
CE82 PC Programming Software
FIF-10A USB Programming Interface
(Required the Microsoft®Windows®2000 or Windows®XP)
CT-104A Connection Cable for FIF-10A
Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per
local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions.
Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to this list.

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NOTES

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NOTES

Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap-
proved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to oper-
ate this device.

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