Vertex Standard VX-420 Series User manual

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VX-420A Series (LTR)
Operating Manual
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Microphone
Speaker
MIC/SP Jack
(External Mic/Earphone)
VOL/PWR Knob
System/Group Selector
Side 1 Switch
Push To Talk
(PTT)Switch
Antenna
LCD
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Battery Pack Latch
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Battery Pack Installation and Removal
UTo install the battery, hold the transceiver with your left hand, so
your palm is over the speaker and your thumb is on the top of the
belt clip. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on
the back of the radio while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then close
the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a “Click.”
UTo remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any protective
cases. Open the Battery Pack latch on the bottom of the radio, then
slide the battery downward and out from the radio while holding
the Belt Clip.
Caution!
Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Ni-Cd packs, as
they could explode if accidentally short-circuited.
Low Battery Indication
UAs the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually becomes
lower. When the battery voltage becomes to low, substitute a freshly
charged battery and recharge the depleted pack. The TX/BUSY in-
dicator on the top of the radio will blink red when the battery volt-
age is low.
UAvoid recharging Ni-Cd batteries often with little use between
charges, as this can degrade the charge capacity. We recommend
that you carry an extra, fully-charged pack with you so the opera-
tional battery may be used until depletion (this “deep cycling” tech-
nique promotes better long-term battery capacity).
Preliminary Steps
UInstall a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described previ-
ously.
UScrew the supplied antenna onto theAntenna jack. Never attempt to
operate this transceiver without an antenna connected.
UIf you have a Speaker/Microphone, we recommend that it not be con-
nected until you are familiar with the basic operation of the VX-420A
Series (LTR).
Operation Quick Start
UTurn the top panel’s VOL/PWR knob
clockwise to turn on the radio on.
UTurn the top panel’s System/Group se-
lector knob to choose the desired operat-
ingchannel.
URotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the vol-
umelevel.If no signal is present, press and
holdinthe Programmablekey assigned
to “NSQL”for more than one second;
background noise will now be heard, and
you may use this to set the VOL/PWR
knob for the desired audio level.
UPress and hold in the Programmable
key assigned to “NSQL”for more than
onesecond(orpresstheNSQLkey twice)
toquietthenoiseandresumenormal(quiet)
monitoring.
UTo transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!
UTo transmit, press and hold in the PTT
switch. Speak into the microphone area of
the front panel grille (lower left-hand cor-
ner) in a normal voice level. To return to
theReceive mode, release the PTTswitch.
UIf a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the plastic cap and its
two mounting screws from the right side of the transceiver, then insert
the plug from the Speaker/Microphone into the MIC/SP jack; secure
theplug using thescrewssuppliedwith the Speaker/Microphone.Hold
thespeaker grille upnexttoyourear while receiving.To transmit, press
the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on the
maintransceiver’s body.
Note:Savetheoriginalplasticcapanditsmountingscrews.Theyshould
be re-installed when not using the Speaker/Microphone.
Side 2 Switch
This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communi-
cations Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/
Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the
following Standards and Guidelines:
UFCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects
of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
UFCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evalu-
ating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
UANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz.
UANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Mea-
surement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields-RF and
Microwave.
WARNING:This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy
during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified
as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the
course of employment by individuals 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 occupational use,
always adhere to the following guidelines:
PThis radio is NOT approved for use by the general population
in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted to oc-
cupational use, work related operations only where the radio
operator must have the knowledge to control its RF exposure
conditions.
PWhen transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its
microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth
and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from your
head and body.
PThe radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle
not exceeding 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk (PTT) configura-
tions. 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.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the
radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by
pressing the PTT button or by using the VOX headset, model
VC-25.
PDO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn con-
figuration with the following accessory: belt-clip.
It must be used ONLYfor (1) there is a 4 cm distance from the
body during transmitting, (2) monitoring purposes, using the
speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes.
PAlways 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 pos-
sibly cause interference with other devices 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 elec-
tromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities, air-
craft, and blasting sites.
FCC LICENSE INFORMATION
This radio operates on communications frequencies which are sub-
ject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules and
Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Private
Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before oper-
ating their equipment.
Tilt the Belt Clip
Insert the Battery Pack
Close the Battery Pack Latch
Trunking System
UPress the PTT switch.
UWhen a channel is available, the TX/BUSY indicator will glow red.
The radio is now transmitting. While holding the PTT switch, speak
into the microphone area of the front panel grille (lower left-hand cor-
ner)in a normal voice level.
UIfallchannelsarebusy, acontinuoustonewillbeheardfromthespeaker,
and the “BUSY” notation will appear on the display when the PTT
switch is pressed. Release the PTT switch.
UIf the radio is out of range during the transmitting attempt, slow beeps
will be heard followed by a continuous tone from the speaker.
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ICONSCONS
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Battery Indicator
ReceiverMonitorLow Transmit Power Mode “ON”
“Call” indicator
RSSI Indicator (four steps)
8 CharacterAlpha-numeric Display
“Encryption” is activated
“Scan” is activated
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful
interference.
Notice !
There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver.All ser-
vice jobs must be referred to an authorized VERTEX STANDARD
Service Representative. Consult yourAuthorized VERTEX STAN-
DARDDealer for installation of optionalaccessories.
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Home System/Group is selected
LED INDICATOR
Glows Green
Blinking Green
Glows Red
Blinking Red
Yellow
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Transmitting
Battery Voltage is low
Receiving a Selective Call
CONVENTIONAL
Monitor on
Busy Channel (or SQL off)
Transmitting
Battery Voltage is low
Receiving a Selective Call

Talk Around
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to activate
the TalkAround feature when you are operating on duplex channel sys-
tems(separate receive and transmitfrequencies,utilizing a “repeater” sta-
tion). 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 receive and transmit
frequencies are already the same.
When the “TA” function is activated, the “TA ON” notation will be ap-
peared on the display.
Note that your dealer may have made provision for “Talk Around”
channels by programming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies
on two adjacent channels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other
Pre-ProgrammedFunctions.
Scan A/D
TheAdd/Del feature allows the user to arrange a custom Scan.
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to delete/
restorethecurrent channel to/from your scanning list.
When you delete a stored channel, “-SKIP--SKIP-
-SKIP--SKIP-
-SKIP-” will appear on the LCD
for one second after you press the Programmable key; the “ ”
icon will, in turn disappear. When you restore a channel, “-STOP--STOP-
-STOP--STOP-
-STOP-”
will appear on the LCD for one second after you press the Program-
mable key, and the “ ” icon will now appear.
Phone
Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number
memoriesintoyour radio.
To dial a number, just press (or Press and hold) the Dealer-assigned
Programmable key for Speed Dialing. The DTMF tones sent during
the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
Call/Reset
When the 2-tone or 5-Tone Selective Calling Unit is installed, press (or
Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to silence the receiver
andresetforanother call (when your communication is finished).
Emergency
The VX-420A Series (LTR)includes an “Emergency” feature, which
may be useful, if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as
your transceiver’s channel. For further details contact your VERTEX
STANDARD dealer.
Home
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to recall the
pre-programmed Home system/group. When you recall the Home sys-
tem/group, the “H” icon will appear on the display.
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key again to
returnto previoussystem/group;the “H”iconwilldisappear onthedisplay.
Home Set
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to store the
current system/group to the Home register.
Short-cut GP-1, GP-2, GP-3, GP-4
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to recall the
Dealer pre-programmed System/Group directly.
Continuous System Up, Down
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key causes the
radio to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward through the
Systems.
Continuous Group Up, Down
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key causes the
radio to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward through the
Groups.
System Up, Down
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to switch to
a higher (or lower) System.
Once the desired System is reached, rotate the System/Group knob to
select the desired System/Group within the selected System.
Group Up, Down
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to switch to
a higher (or lower) operating Group number.
Monitor
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to disable
the Signaling Squelch (CTCSS, DCS, 2-Tone Signaling, 5-Tone Sig-
naling, or DTMF Pager). Again press (or Press and hold) the assigned
Programmable key to resume normal (quiet) the Signaling Squelch
action.
When the Signaling Squelch is disabled, the “ ” icon will be indi-
cated on the display.
NSQ
Press and hold the assigned Programmable key to disable both the
Noise and Signaling Squelch (CTCSS, DCS, 2-Tone Signaling, 5-Tone
Signaling, or DTMF Pager) systems.Again press and hold the assigned
Programmable key to resume normal (quiet) operation of the Noise
andSignalingSquelchsystem.
When the Signaling Squelch is disabled, the “ ” icon will be indi-
cated on the display.
TX Low Power
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to set the
radio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode, thus extending battery
life. Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key again
to return to “High Power” operation when in difficult terrain.
When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode, the “L” icon
willbe indicated on the display.
Key Lock
Press and hold the assigned Programmable key to lock the Program-
mable keys (except Lock, Emergency, Monitor, and NSQ keys); thus,
the [A], [B], [C], and [D]keys can be disabled to prevent radio settings
from being disturbed. In the Lock mode, the display will show “LOCK”
when you rotate the System/Group selector knob or touch a Pro-
grammable key.
Lighting
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmablekey to illuminate
the LCD for five seconds.
Scan
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed
into the transceiver. While scanning, the radio will check each chan-
nel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is
present.
UTo activate scanning:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
The scanner will search the channels, looking for active ones; it will
pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
UTostop scanning:
Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
Operation will revert to the channel to which the System/Group
knob is set.
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FUNCTIONSUNCTIONS
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FUNCTIONSUNCTIONS
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UNCTIONS
The VX-420A Series (LTR)provides programmable [A], [B], [C],
[D]function keys and programmable []and [ ] switches.
These Programmable keys functions can be customized (set to other
functions), via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer, to
meetyourcommunications/networkrequirements.Somefeaturesmayre-
quire the purchase and installation of optional internal accessories. The
possible Programmable key programming features are illustrated be-
low, and their functions are explained in the next chapter. For further
details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been
assigned to the Programmable key on your particular radio, and
keep it handy.
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System Up
System Down
Group Up
Group Down
Monitor
NSQ
TX Low Power
Key Lock
Lighting
Scan
Talkaround
Scan A/D
Phone
Call/Reset
Emergency
Home
Home Set
Short-cut to GP 1
Short-cut to GP 2
Short-cut to GP 3
Short-cut to GP 4
Continuous System Up
ContinuousSystem Down
Continuous Group Up
ContinuousGroupDown
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ARTSARTS
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ARTS (AA
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TRANSPONDRANSPOND
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This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-
equippedstation are withincommunicationrange.
During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for about 1
second every 25 or 55 seconds in an attempt to shake hands with the other
station.
If you have out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that
no signal has been receives, a ringing beeper will sound, and “OUT” will
appear on the LCD. If you subsequently move back into range, as soon as
theotherstationtransmits, your beeper will sound and “IN”will appearon
the LCD.
DTMF PDTMF P
DTMF PDTMF P
DTMF PAGINGAGING
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SYSTEMYSTEM
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Thissystemallowspagingandselectivecalling,usingDTMFtonesequences.
When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone sequence which
matchesyours, your radio’ssquelch will openandthealert will sound.The
three-digit code of the station which paged you will be displayed on your
radio’s LCD.
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ACCESSORIESCCESSORIES
CCESSORIESCCESSORIES
CCESSORIES & O& O
& O& O
& OPTIONSPTIONS
PTIONSPTIONS
PTIONS
FNB-64 7.2 V 700 mAh Ni-Cd Battery
FNB-V57 7.2 V 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery
FNB-V57IS Intrinsically-Safe 7.2 V 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery
FNB-V67LI 7.4 V 1600 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
FNB-83 7.2 V 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery
FBA-25A AlkalineBatteryCase
NC-77B 120 VAC Overnight Desktop Charger
NC-77C 220-240 VAC Overnight Desktop Charger
NC-77U 230 VAC Overnight Desktop Charger
VAC-10 Desktop Rapid Charger (for
FNB-64/-V57/-V57IS/-83 )
VAC-800 Desktop Rapid Charger (for
FNB-64/-V57/-V57IS/-83 )
VAC-810 Desktop Rapid Charger (for FNB-V67LI)
VAC-6800 6-unitMultiCharger
MH-45B4B Speaker/Microphone
MH-37A4B Earpiece Microphone
VC-25 VOX Headset
VCM-1 Mobile Mounting Bracket (for VAC-800/-810)
FVP-25 DTMF pager Unit
ATU-6D RubberAntenna 450-490 MHz
ATV-6XL RubberAntenna 134-174 MHz
ATV-8C RubberAntenna 161-174 MHz
CE47 ProgrammingSoftware
FIF-10A USBProgrammingInterface
CT-42 PC Programming Cable
CT-27 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable
CT-106 Programming Cable (for FIF-10A)