Vertex Standard VZ-80 User manual

Operating Manual

CONTENTS
Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet for
Portable Two-Way Radios........................................... 3
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RF Energy Exposure Awareness, Control
Information and Operational Instructions for
Occupational Use ................................................... 3
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Regulations............................................................. 4
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RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines
and Operating Instructions...................................... 5 
Approved Accessories............................................ 6 
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility............ 6 
Use of Communication Devices While Driving ....... 7 
Operational Cautions.............................................. 8 
Intrinsically Safe Radio Information........................ 8 
Accessories Installation .............................................11 
Ni-MH/Li-ion battery Installation.............................11 
Detach Ni-MH/Li-ion Battery..................................11 
Antenna Installation.............................................. 12
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Detach Antenna.................................................... 12 
Belt Clip Installation.............................................. 13
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Power Adaptor and Commonly Used Charger...... 13
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Battery and Charger ................................................. 14 
Battery Life Time................................................... 14
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Battery Charging with Radio................................. 14
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Battery Charging Only.......................................... 15
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Charger LED Indicators........................................ 15 
Charging Time...................................................... 15 
Cleaning and Maintenance....................................... 15 
General Description.................................................. 16 
Familiar with VZ-80 Radio.................... .................16 
LCD Icons.............................................................17
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Digit Keypad..........................................................18
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Basic Operations...................................................18 
PowerOn/Off ........................................................... 18 
VolumeAdjustment.................................................. 18 
ChannelDisplayMode.............................................. 18 
FMFrequencyDisplayMode(VFO).......................... 18 
FMChannelSave ...................................................... 18 
FMFrequencyDisplayMode(MR) ........................... 19 
ShortCutKey............................................................ 19 
MenuSelectionMode˄MENU˅............................ 19 
KeypadLockorUnlock ............................................. 19
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CommunicationRequirement .................................. 19 
RXandSignalStrengthIndication ............................ 19 
CallingandMonitor.................................................. 19 
HandsFree/VOX ..................................................... 19 
LCDBacklit................................................................ 20
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Initialization.............................................................. 20 
LED Indicator........................................................20 
Tones ....................................................................21 
Short Cut Keys..........................................................21
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Menu Setting.............................................................24
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Menu List ..............................................................24
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Menu Operation ....................................................25 
Menu Functions or Settings ..................................25
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ALIASͲChannelAlias ................................................ 25
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APOͲAutoPowerOff ............................................... 25 
ChannelBANK........................................................... 25 
BATSAV–BatterySaver ............................................ 26 
BCLOͲBusyChannelLockOut.................................. 26 
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BEEP–KeyTo neBeep............................................... 26 
BWͲBandWidth ...................................................... 26 
DWͲDualWatch ...................................................... 26 
LIGHTOptions........................................................... 26 
LOCKModeSetting ................................................... 26 
OPNMSG–OpeningDisplayMessage ...................... 27 
PSWD–PasswordSetting ......................................... 27 
ROGERSetting .......................................................... 27 
TOT(TXTimeͲoutͲtimer)Setting............................ 27
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TXSTOPSetting.......................................................... 27 
VOXSetting ............................................................... 27 
CPS .......................................................................... 28 
Channel Information setting.................................. 28 
Function parameter setting................................... 28 
DTMF setting........................................................ 28 
FM function setting............................................... 28 
Scan List............................................................... 28 
Programmable side button ................................... 28
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Monitor..................................................................... 28 
ScanOn/Off .............................................................. 29 
NuisanceDelete........................................................ 29 
High/LowPower ....................................................... 29
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TalkͲaround/Repeater ............................................... 29
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BackLightOn/Off...................................................... 29
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Clone Function.......................................................... 29
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The Steps of Clone Operation: ............................. 29
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PL/DPL Frequency/Code Table................................. 30
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Standard PL (CTCSS) Frequency (Hz) Table:...... 30 
Standard DPL(CDCSS) Code Table:.................... 31 
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PL/DPL (CTCSS/CDCSS).........................................

Product Safety and RF
Energy Exposure Booklet
for Portable Two-Way
Radios
The information provided in this document supersedes
the general safety information contained in user guides
published prior to February 2002.
BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, READ THIS
BOOKLET WHICH CONTAINS
IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SAFE USAGE, RF ENERGY
AWARENESS, CONTROL INFORMATION
AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS. ALSO READ THE
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SAFE USAGE. FOR RADIOS THAT HAVE
BEEN APPROVED AS INTRINSICALLY
SAFE, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
INFORMATION ON INTRISINIC SAFETY
ON PAGE 3-9 OF THIS BOOKLET.
RF Energy Exposure Awareness,
Control Information and Operational
Instructions for Occupational Use
NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in
occupational/controlled conditions where users
have full knowledge of their exposure and can
exercise control over their exposure to meet the
occupational limits in FCC and International
standards. This radio device is NOT authorized for
general population consumer use.
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the
radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide
communications between two or more users over a
distance. It uses radio frequency (RF) energy or radio
waves to send and receive calls.
RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy.
Other forms include, but are not limited to, sunlight and
x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be confused
with these other forms of electromagnetic energy,
which when used improperly, can cause biological
damage. Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can
damage tissues and genetic material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and
industry work with organizations to develop standards
for safe exposure to RF energy. These standards
provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both
workers and the general public. These recommended
RF exposure levels include substantial margins of
protection.
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Caution
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All Vertex Standard two-way radios are designed,
manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet
government- established RF exposure levels. In
addition, manufacturers also recommend specific
operating instructions to users of two-way radios.
These instructions are important because they inform
users about RF energy exposure and provide simple
procedures on how to control it.
Please refer to the following websites for more
information on what RF energy exposure is and how to
control your exposure to assure compliance with
established RF exposure limits:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/i
ndex.html
Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) Regulations
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with
the FCC RF energy exposure limits for portable
two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S.
When two-way radios are used as a consequence of
employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware
of and able to control their exposure to meet
occupational requirements. Exposure awareness can
be facilitated by the use of a product label directing
users to specific user awareness information. Your
Vertex Standard two-way radio has a RF Exposure
Product Label. Also, your Vertex Standard user manual
or separate safety booklet includes information and
operating instructions required to control your RF
exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Your Vertex Standard two-way radio is designed and
tested to comply with a number of national and
International standards and guidelines (listed below)
for human exposure to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the
IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for
occupational/controlled RF exposure
environments at operating duty factors of up to
50% talk–50% listen and is authorized by the FCC
for occupational use only.
In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with
these exposure guidelines, your radio generates
measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting
(during talking), not when it is receiving (listening)
or in standby mode.
NOTE: The approved batteries, supplied with this radio,
are rated for a 5–5–90 duty factor (5% talk–5%
listen–90% standby) even though this radio complies
with FCC occupational exposure limits and may
operate at duty factors of up to 50% talk
Your Vertex Standard two-way radio complies with
the following RF energy exposure standards and
guidelines:
z United States Federal Communications
Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR
part 2 sub-part J
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z American National Standards Institute (ANSI) /
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1-1992
z Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) 95.11999 Edition
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International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
z Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of
Human Exposure to Radiofrequency
Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range
from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999
z Australian Communications Authority Radio
communications (Electromagnetic Radiation–
Human Exposure) Standard, 2003
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ANATELANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2,
2002 "Regulation of limitation of exposure to
electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields in
the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300
GHz" and "Attachment to resolution # 303 from July
2, 2002"
RF Exposure Compliance and Control
Guidelines and Operating Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with
the occupational/controlled environment exposure
limits, always adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
z Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the
device.
z User awareness instructions should accompany
device when transferred to other users.
z Do not use this device if the operational
requirements described herein are not met.
Operating Instructions
z Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50%
of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk
(PTT) button. To receive calls, release the PTT
button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is
important because this radio generates measurable
RF energy exposure when transmitting (in terms of
measuring for standards compliance).
z Hold the radio in a vertical position in
front of the face with the microphone
(and other parts of the radio including
the antenna) at least 2.5 centimeters
(one inch) away from the nose or lips.
Antenna should be kept away from the eye.
Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important
since RF exposures decrease with increasing
distance from the antenna.
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When worn on the body, always place the radio in a
Vertex Standard approved clip, The use of non-
Vertex Standard approved accessories may result
in exposure levels, which exceed the FCC
occupational/controlled environment RF exposure
limits.
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Approved Accessories
Use only Vertex Standard approved supplied or
replacement antennas, battery chargers and batteries.
Use of Non Vertex Standard approved antennas,
battery chargers and batteries may exceed the FCC
(IEEE) and ICNIRP RF exposure guidelines.
Electromagnetic
Interference/Compatibility
NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is
susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if
inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or
compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility
where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals
or health care facilities may be using equipment that is
sensitive to external RF energy.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on
board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in
accordance with applicable regulations per airline
crew instructions.
Medical Devices
Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association
(AdvaMed) recommends that a minimum separation of
6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a
handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with those of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration.
Persons with pacemakers should:
z ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15
centimeters)from their pacemaker when the radio is
turned ON.
z Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
z Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the
potential for interference.
z Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any
reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
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adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Use of Communication Devices While
Driving
Always check the laws and regulations on the use of
radios in the areas where you drive.
z Give full attention to driving and to the road.
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Use hands-free operation, if available.
z Pull off the road and park before making or
answering a call, if driving conditions or regulations
so require.
Operational Warnings
For Vehicle with Air Bags
Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual
prior to installation of electronic
equipment to avoid interference with air
bag wiring.
Do not place a portable radio in the area
over an air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. Air bags inflate with
great force. If a portable radio is placed
in the air bag deployment area and the
air bag inflates, the radio may be
propelled with great force and cause
serious injury to occupants of the
vehicle.
Potentially Explosive
Atmospheres
(Explosive atmospheres refer to hazard
classified locations that may contain
hazardous gas, vapors, or dusts.)
Turn off your radio prior to entering any
area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere unless it is a portable radio
type especially qualified for use in such
areas as Intrinsically Safe (for example,
Factory Mutual, CSA, UL, or CENELEC).
Do not remove, install, or charge
batteries in such areas. Sparks in a
potentially explosive atmosphere can
cause an explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
The areas with potentially explosive
atmospheres referred to above include
fueling areas such as below decks on
boats, fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities, and areas where the
air contains chemicals or particles such
as grain, dust or metal powders. Areas
with potentially explosive atmospheres
are often, but not always, posted.
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Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
To avoid possible interference with
blasting operations, turn off your radio
when you are near electrical blasting
caps, in a blasting area, or in areas
posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey
all signs and instructions.
Operational Cautions
Antennas
Do not use any portable radio that has a
damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with your skin, a minor
burn can result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage
and/or bodily injury, such as burns, if a
conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or
beaded chains touches exposed terminals.
The conductive material may complete an
electrical circuit (short circuit) and become
quite hot. Exercise care in handling any
charged battery, particularly when placing it
inside a pocket, purse, or other container with
metal objects.
Intrinsically Safe Radio Information
The Intrinsically safe approval unit refers to a product
that has been approved as intrinsically safe by an
approval agency (for example FM Approvals, CSA, UL,
or Cenelec) and certifies that a particular product
meets the Agency's applicable intrinsic safety
standards for specific types of hazardous classified
locations. A portable radio that has been approved for
intrinsic safety will have Approval label attached to the
radio to identify the unit as being approved for
specified hazardous atmospheres. This label specifies
the hazardous Class/Division/ Group along with the
part number of the battery that must be used. The
Intrinsically Safe Approval Label will be located on the
portable radio unit.
Operational Cautions for Intrinsic Safe
Equipment
z Do not operate radio communications
equipment in a hazardous atmosphere
unless it is a type especially qualified (for
example, FM, UL, CSA, or CENELEC
approved). An explosion or fire may
result.
z
Do not operate a radio unit that has been
approved as intrinsically safe product in a
hazardous atmosphere if it has been
physically damaged (for example,
cracked housing). An explosion or fire
may result.
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z Do not replace or charge batteries in a
hazardous atmosphere. Contact sparking
may occur while installing or removing
batteries and cause an explosion or fire.
Warnings for Radios Approved as Intrinsically Safe
Radios must ship from the Vertex Standard
manufacturing facility with the hazardous atmosphere
capability and the intrinsic safety approval labeling (FM,
UL, CSA, CENELEC). Radios will not be upgraded to
this capability and labeled once they have been
shipped to the field.
A modification changes the unit's hardware from its
original design configuration. Modifications can only be
made by the original product manufacturer.
z Do not replace or change
accessories in a hazardous
atmosphere. Contact sparking may
occur while installing or removing
accessories and cause an explosion
or fire.
z
Do not replace or change
accessories in a hazardous
atmosphere. Contact sparking may
occur while installing or removing
accessories and cause an explosion
or fire.
z Turn the radio off before removing or
installing a battery or accessory.
z Do not disassemble an intrinsically
safe product in any way that exposes
the internal circuits of the unit.
z Failure to use an intrinsically safe
approved battery or Approved
accessories specifically approved
for the radio unit may result in the
dangerously unsafe condition of an
unapproved radio combination being
used in a hazardous location.
z
Unauthorized or incorrect
modification of the intrinsically safe
approved Product will negate the
approval rating of the product.
z Incorrect repair or relabeling of any
intrinsically safe Agency-approved
radio could adversely affect the
Approval rating of the unit.
z
Use of a radio that is not intrinsically
safe in a hazardous atmosphere
could result in serious injury or
death.
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Do Not Substitute Options or Accessories
The Vertex Standard communications equipment
certified as intrinsically safe by the approving agency
(FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC), is tested as a complete
system which consists of the listed agency approved
portable, approved battery, and approved accessories
or options, or both. This approved portable and battery
combination must be strictly observed. There must be
no substitution of items, even if the substitute has been
previously approved with a different Vertex Standard
communications equipment unit. Approved
configurations are listed by the Approving Agency (FM,
UL, CSA, CENELEC).
The Intrinsically Safe approval Label affixed to a radio
refers to the intrinsically safe classification of that radio
product, and the approved batteries that can be used
with that system.
The manual PN referenced on the Intrinsically Safe
Approval Label identifies the approved accessories
and/or options that can be used with that portable radio
unit.
Using a non Vertex Standard intrinsically safe battery
and/or accessory with the Vertex Standard approved
radio unit will void the intrinsically safe approval of that
radio unit.
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Accessories Installation
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Battery Installation Detach Battery
Battery
latch
Rail
slot
Battery
latch

Accessories Installation
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Accessories Installation
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a.The radio comes with a charger and a power adaptor.

Battery and Charger
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12 hours

Cleaning and Maintenance
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It will take about 4 hours to charge the Li-Ion battery.

General Description
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Familiarizing with VZ-80 Radio

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General Description
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Digit Keypad
Channel number and FM Frequency can be input by
digit keys directly.
The letters marks on digit keys are the short cut key
function which can be reached by “F” key + digit key.
Basic Operations
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To turn the radio on, rotate the “ON/OFF/VOL” knob
clockwise. A click will be heard. The start tone sounds
and the LCD displays start up message. Then the radio
enters RX standby mode and the LCD shows the last
settings.
To turn the radio off rotate the “ON/OFF/VOL” knob
counterclockwise until a click is heard.
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Rotate the “ON/OFF/VOL” knob to adjust the volume
levels. To increase volume level, turn the rotary knob
clockwise. To decrease volume level, turn the rotary
knob counterclockwise.
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The VZ -80 radio has 128 channels.The left bottom
side of the LCD displays “CH” and the channel number
001 to 128. ” F ”
+ ”7MODE” key to display the
RX frequency or channel name, meanwhile the LCD
displays other channel information such as “ ”/“
”,high power “”ˈscan add “ ”ˈrepeater “
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When FM is enabled, icon“ ”shows. The frequency
can be adjusted by pressing “Ÿ” /“ź” with 100 KHz
per step, or entering numbers from numeric keypad.
Note: FM Receiving frequency is from 87-108MHz.
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To save the FM frequency in VFO mode: press the “F”
button, then icon “ ” blinks. Press “Ÿ” / “ź” key to
select the channel number to save to, then press “V/M”
key to confirm the settings. Press “PTT” to exit this
status. A maximum of 25 FM channels can be set.
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Press “V/M” key to switch the VFO/MR mode. In MR
mode the LCD (left bottom) displays the channel
number 01 to 25. Use “Ÿ/ź” key to change channel or
enter channel number from keypad directly.
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Press the “F” key, when “ ” blinks then press digit
button to do a short cut operation, refer to chapter
“Short Cut Key”.
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Press ”F” key, then icon “ ” blinks in the display.
Press “9” key to select menu. In this mode, you may
select items by using “Ÿ/ź”key, refer to Chapter 7.
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Press and hold the “F” key for 2s to lock the keypad,
the LCD displays “ ” icon. Press and hold the “F” key
for 2s again to unlock the keypad.
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When talking to each other, the 2 radios TX/RX
frequency, PL/DPL should match, means the TX
frequency and PL/DPL should be the same as the RX
frequency and PL/DPL. It is suggested the TX/RX is
set with the same bandwidth to get good sound quality.
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When there is RF signal detected and strength over
the SQ squelch, the green indicator lights up shows
RX, and display signal strength icon “ ”; If no RX
setting of CTCSS/DCS, then speaker enabled, or only
when CTCSS/DCS received and matched as well the
speaker can be enabled.
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It is important to monitor before calling for fear of
interference. Press the side button programmed as
MONITOR to check channel status. If there is no TX
signal in the channel, background noise will be heard.
Press it again to exit the monitor mode.
When talking on the channel ends, press “PTT” to start
calling. Keep the radio straight and at least 2.5cm
away from your nose or mouse, the antenna should be
far away from your eyes. When TX in high power the
LED indicator will show red, for low power mode the
LED indicator will show orange. Release the PTT
button to end speaking and the radio turns to RX
standby mode.
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handsfree (VOX) performance.
It will be better if using compatible VOX accessories.
Before VOX transmitting, adjust VOX sensitivity and
VOX delay time to a suitable level from the CPS or
VOX menu, and then do the following steps:
a. Turn audio accessory PTT switch to VOX side;
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