Vertex-standard VX-8R User Manual

50/144/430 MHzTRIPLE-BAND HEAVY DUTYSUBMERSIBLE TRANSCEIVEROPERATING MANUALVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL8Figure 1Figure 2ANTENNA INSTALLATIONThe supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range of the trans-cei

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL98CHANNEL COUNTER OPERATIONThe Channel Counter allows measuring of the frequency of a nearby transmitter, withoutknowing that fr

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 99SETTING THE CHANNEL COUNTER SWEEP WIDTHYou may change the bandwidth of the Channel Counter. Available selections are ±5, ±10,

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL100The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to whereactivity is encountered by your radio

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 1016. To recall the Smart Search memories, rotate the DIAL to choose from among theSmart Search memories.7. To return to normal

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL102GENERALThe VX-8R provides a message feature, which sends a message (up to 16 characters)instead of sending a voice. 20 differ

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 1039. Repeat steps 7 and 8 above to complete the message (up to16 characters). If you make a mistake, press the key tomove ba

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL104character of the message you wish to store.Example 1: Rotate the DIAL knob to select any of the 61available characters.Exampl

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 105SENDING A MESSAGEThe registered message can be sent to the members who are receiving on the coordinationfrequency. When a me

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL106MESSAGE FEATURERECEIVING A MESSAGE1. Set the radio to the coordination frequency.2. Press the key, then press the key. Th

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 107EMERGENCY CHANNEL OPERATIONThe VX-8R includes an “Emergency” feature, which may be useful if you have someonemonitoring on t

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 9INSTALLATION OF FNB-101LI BATTERY PACKThe FNB-101LI is a high-performance Lithium-Ion battery providing high capacity in avery

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL108EMERGENCY FEATUREEMERGENCY AUTOMATIC ID (EAI) FEATUREThe Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) feature can be used to aid in searching

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 109SELECTING THE EAI MODE AND ITS TRANSMIT TIME1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode.2. Rotate the D

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL110TO LOCATE AN UNRESPONSIVE OPERATOR USING THE EAI FEATURE1. Recall the Memory Channel “EAIEAIEAIEAIEAI” (must be the same as t

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 111GENERALThe VX-8R can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station) which is tied into theVertex Standard WIRES™ (Wid

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL112FRG (“FRIENDLY RADIO GROUP”) MODEYou may access other Internet Link Systems (including WIRES™ in the FRG mode) thatuse a DTMF

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 11316. When you have stored an access code that is less than 8 digits, press the keytwice to confirm the code and enable stor

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL114The VX-8R’s keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeater control, or Internet-link access purposes. Besides numeri

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 115You may check your work by monitoring the entered DTMF string. To do this,repeat steps 1 - 4 above, then press the key.To

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL116The VX-8R provides a CW learning feature, which sends the designated Morse Code viathe sidetone (heard in the speaker) to hel

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 117The “CPM” selection is based on the international “PARIS” standard, whichstipulates five characters per word.CW LEARNING FEA

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL10INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIESBATTERY LIFE INFORMATIONWhen the battery charge is almost depleted, a “Low Voltage” indicator will

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL118The VX-8R provides another CW learning feature; call it a CW Training feature, whichsends random Morse Code via the sidetone

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 119SENSOR MODEThe VX-8R always displays the “Battery Voltage” and “Current Time” while the VX-8Ris operating in the “Mono” band

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL120SENSOR MODESENSOR MODE OPTIONSCLOCK SETThe VX-8R has a 24-hour clock with a calendar which covers all dates from January 1,20

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 121SENSOR MODESELECTING THE MEASURMENT UNITS OF THE SENSOR UNIT1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the SetMode.

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL122MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGPASSWORDThe VX-8R provides a password feature which can minimize the chance that your trans-ceiver could

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 123PROGRAMMING THE KEYThe Internet Key is the factory default (“primary” press key) function of the key.However, you may ch

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL124ATT (FRONT END ATTENUATOR)The attenuator will reduce all signals (and noise) by 10 dB, and it may be used to makereception mo

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 125RECEIVE BATTERY SAVER SETUPAn important feature of the VX-8R is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio tosleep” fo

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL126DISABLING THE BUSY INDICATORFurther battery conservation may be accomplished by disabling the BUSY indicator (thegreen LED in

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 127TRANSMITTER TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)The TOT feature provides a safety switch which limits transmission to a pre-programmedvalue.

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 11INSTALLATION OF FBA-39 ALKALINE BATTERY CASE (OPTION)The optional FBA-39 Battery Case allows receive monitoring using three “

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL128ON/OFF PRESET TIMERThe VX-8R includes the capability to turn itself on/off at preset time. If you use thesefeatures, you must

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 129BUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCLO)The BCLO feature prevents the radio’s transmitter from being activated if a signal strongenough

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL130CHANGING THE MICROPHONE GAINAt the factory, a microphone gain has been programmed that should be satisfactory for theinternal

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 131DISPLAY CONTRASTThe LCD’s contrast may be adjusted for best viewing in sunlight or darkness allowing forbest readability usi

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL132MY BANDS OPERATIONThe “My Bands” feature allows you to select several operating bands, and make onlythose bands available for

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 133CHANGING THE STATUS OF THE KEYBy factory default, the key keeps the status while pressing and holding the keydown. You

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL134RESET PROCEDURESIn some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be corruption ofdata in the microproce

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 135The VX-8R includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and con-figuration data from one transceiver to be

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL136GENERALThe VX-8R Set Mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy toactivate and set. It may be used f

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 137SET MODECHANGING THE SET MODE CURSORThe VX-8R has nine types of cursor symbol formats for the Set Mode operation. You maycha

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL12INTERFACE OF PACKET TNCSThe VX-8R may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-44 and CT-131microphone adapter (ava

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL1381: ANTENNA AM2: ANTENNA FM3: ANTENNA ATT4: APO5: ARTS BEEP6: ARTS INTERVAL7: BANK LINK8: BANK NAME9: BCLO10: BEEP EDGE11: BEE

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 139SET MODE55: MEMORY SKIP56: MEMORY WRITE57: MESSAGE LIST58: MESSAGE REGISTER59: MESSAGE SELECT60: MIC GAIN61: MONI/T-CALL62:

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL140SET MODEREPEATER SETTINGEnables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function.Sets the Repeater Shift Direction.Sets the

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 141SET MODEDTMF SETTINGSelects the DTMF Autodialer Delay Time.Enables/Disables the DTMF Autodial feature.Programming the DTM

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL142SET MODE ITEM 1: ANTENNA AMFunction: Select the antenna to be used for the AM Broadcast listening.Available Values: BAR &

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 143SET MODE ITEM 6: ARTS INTERVALFunction: Select the Polling Interval during ARTS operation.Available Values: 15sec / 25secDef

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL144SET MODESET MODE ITEM 14: BELL RINGERFunction: Selects the number of Bell ringer repetitions.Available Values: OFF / 1Time ~

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 145SET MODESAVE: OFF: Disable the Battery Save function of the BH-1/BH-2 Bluetooth®Headset.POWR: ON: Enable the BU-1 Bluetooth®

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL146SET MODESET MODE ITEM 26: DCS CODEFunction: Setting of the DCS code.Available Values: 104 standard DCS codes.Default: DCS 023

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 147SET MODESET MODE ITEM 32: EAIFunction: Enables/Disables the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) feature.Available Values: ON / OFFD

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 13Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the manyfeatures of the VX-8R. I know you’re anxious to get o

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL148SET MODE3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first letter/number of the message, then press the key briefly to save the firs

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 149SET MODESET MODE ITEM 40: INT MANUAL/AUTOFunction: Enables/Disables the DTMF Autodialer feature while using the Internet Con

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL150SET MODESET MODE ITEM 46: LAMPFunction: Selects the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode.Available Values: KEY 2sec ~ KEY10sec / CONTINUOUS /

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 151SET MODESET MODE ITEM 53: MEMORY NAMEFunction: Stores “Alpha-Numeric” tags for the Memory channels.See page 50 for details.S

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL152SET MODE ITEM 61: MONI/T-CALLFunction: Selects the MONI key (just below the PTT switch) function.Available Values: MONI/T-CAL

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 1534. Repeat step 3 as necessary to complete the message (up to 16 characters).5. If you make a mistake, press the key to bac

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL154SET MODE ITEM 73: PTT DELAYFunction: Selects the time delay before the carrier is transmitted, when the PTT switch ispressed.

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 155SET MODE ITEM 81: SCAN LAMPFunction: Enables/Disables the Scan Lamp (while scanner is paused).Available Values: ON / OFFDefa

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL156SET MODE ITEM 86: SET MODE CSRFunction: Selects the Set Mode Cursor.Available Values: nine patterns ( / / / / / /

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 157SET MODE ITEM 91: SPEC-ANALYZERFunction: Selects the Spectrum Analyzer sweep mode.Available Values: 1Time / CONTINUOUS / Ful

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL14OPERATIONSQUELCH ADJUSTMENTThe VX-8R’s Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no signal isbeing received.

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL158SET MODE ITEM 95: SQL TYPEFunction: Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode.Available Values: OFF / TONE / TONE SQL / DC

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 159SET MODE ITEM 99: TONE FREQUENCYFunction: Setting of the CTCSS Tone FrequencyAvailable Values: 50 standard CTCSS tonesDefaul

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL160SET MODE ITEM 106: VFO SKIPFunction: Set the My Band.Available Values: ON/OFFDefault: OFFThe “My Band” feature allows you to

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 161ARS/GPS SET MODESET MODE ITEM FUNCTIONAVAILABLE VALUES(DEFALT: BOLD ITALIC)1: APRS AF DUAL2: APRS DESTINATION3: APRS FILTER4

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL162APRS/GPS SET MODE DETAILSAPRS/GPS Set Mode Item 1: APRS AF DUALFunction: Enables/Disables the AF DUAL function when the APRS

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 163APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 9: APRS RINGER BCONFunction: Enables/Disables the alert ringer when the APRS beacon is received.Avail

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL164APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 16: GPS DATUMFunction: Select the GPS Datum.Available Values: WGS-84/Tokyo Mean/Tokyo Japan/Tokyo Kore

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 165APRS/GPS Set Mode Item 21: MY POSITIONFunction: Determine and memorize your location (Lat/Lon).Available Values: Auto/Lat/Lo

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL166GENERALFrequency Ranges: A (Main) Band RX: 0.5-1.8 MHz (AM Radio)1.8-30 MHz (SW Band)30-76 MHz (50 MHz HAM)76-108 MHz (FM Rad

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 167SPECIFICATIONSTRANSMITTERRF Power Output: 50/144/430 MHz 1.0 W (@4.5 V: AA x 3)5.0 W (@7.4 V or EXT DC)50 MHz AM 1.0 W (Fixe

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 15SELECTING THE OPERATING BANDIn the factory default configuration, the VX-8R operates in the “Dual Receive” mode.During Dual R

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL1681. Make sure that the transceiver is off. Remove the hard or soft case, if used.2. Remove the battery pack.3. Locate the conn

1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEXSTANDARD could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.2. This

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VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL16OPERATIONSELECTING THE FREQUENCY BANDThe VX-8R covers an incrediblywide frequency range, overwhich a number of different op-er

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 17FREQUENCY NAVIGATIONThe VX-8R will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, as just described. This is a frequencystep syste

ContentsProgrammable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS) ... 68“Priority Channel” Scanning (Dual Watch) ... 69Priority

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL183) SCANNINGFrom the VFO mode, press and hold in the key forone second, and while still holding in the key, rotatethe DIAL

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 19TRANSMISSIONOnce you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the three (or four) Amateurbands on which the VX-8R c

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL20OPERATION1) The VX-8R is smart! You can set up Low power on one band (like UHF),while leaving VHF on High power, and the radio

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 21Adjust the VOX “Hang-Time” (the transmit-receive delay after the cessation of speech)from the Set Mode Item 109: VOX DELAY109

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL22AM AND FM BROADCAST RECEPTIONThe VX-8R includes provision for reception of AM and FM broadcasts. FM broadcastreception, utiliz

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 23OPERATIONANTENNA SELECTIONTo select the antenna for the AM Broadcast Reception:1. Press and hold the key for one second to

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL24OPERATIONAF-DUAL OPERATIONThe AF-Dual Operation allows you to monitor two desired amateur band frequencieswhile also receiving

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 25SETTING THE AF-DUAL RESUME MODEThe VX-8R allows you to select the resume mode of the AF-Dual Operationwhen a signal is receiv

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL26ADVANCED OPERATIONNow that you mastered the basics of VX-8R operation, let’s learn more about some of thereally neat features.

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 27ADJUSTING THE KEYPAD BEEPER VOLUME LEVELA keypad beeper provides useful audible feed back whenever a key button is pressed. T

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 1The Ultra Compact VX-8R (2.4”W x 3.7”H x 0.9”D) is thinner than the previous advancedmodel - It is packed with advanced techno

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL28ADVANCED OPERATIONAUDIO MUTINGThe Audio Mute feature is useful in situations where it would be helpful to reduce theaudio leve

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 29CHANGING THE CHANNEL STEPSThe VX-8R’s frequency synthesizer provides the option of utilizing tuning steps of 5, 6.25,8.33, 9,

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL30ADVANCED OPERATIONSQL S-METERA special SQL (Squelch) S-meter feature is provided on this radio. This feature allowsyou to set

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 31REPEATER OPERATIONGENERALRepeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dra-matic exte

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL32MANUAL REPEATER SHIFT ACTIVATIONIf the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction otherth

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 33REPEATER OPERATIONCHECKING THE REPEATER UPLINK (INPUT) FREQUENCYIt often is helpful to be able to check the uplink (input) fr

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL34CTCSS OPERATIONMany repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed onyour FM carrier in order t

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 354. When you have made your selection of the CTCSS tone mode, press the key tosave the new setting and exit to normal operat

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL36DCS OPERATIONAnother form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, moreadvanced tone system whic

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 37DCS CODE INVERSIONThe DCS system was first introduced in the commercial LMR (Land Mobile Radio) ser-vice, where it is now in

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL2CONTROLS & CONNECTIONSANTENNA JackConnect the sup-plied rubber flex an-tenna (or anotherantenna presentinga 50-Ohm imped-an

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL38RX-INVERT, TX-INVERTRX-INVERT, TX-INVERTRX-INVERT, TX-INVERTRX-INVERT, TX-INVERTRX-INVERT, TX-INVERT:Receive and transmit the

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 39TONE SEARCH SCANNINGIn operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS or DCS tone being used byanother station, you can

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL40CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATIONEPCS (ENHANCED PAGING & CODE SQUELCH)The VX-8R includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 41CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATIONACTIVATING THE ENHANCED PAGING & CODE SQUELCH SYSTEM1. Press the key, then press the key. Thi

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL42CTCSS/DCS/EPCS BELL OPERATIONDuring CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the VX-8R so that aringing “bell” sou

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 43CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATIONPROGRAMMING THE USER MELODYThree User Beep Memories are provided, allowing you to create unique origi

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL4412. When you wish to add a beep tone into the beep melodystrings, move the cursor to the place where you wish to en-ter the be

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 45TONE CALLING (1750 HZ)If the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Eu-rope), you ca

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL46MEMORY MODEThe VX-8R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: “Regular” Memory Channels, which incl

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 47MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION)MEMORY STORAGE1. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode.

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 3DISPLAY ICONS & INDICATORScFREQUENCY CONTROLVFO: VFO ModeMR: Memory ModeMT: Memory Tune ModeHOM: Home Channel MemoryPMS: P

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL48MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION)MEMORY STORAGESTORING INDEPENDENT TRANSMIT FREQUENCIES (“ODD SPLITS”)All memorie

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 49A special one-touch “HOME” channel is available for each operating band, to allow quickrecall of a favorite operating frequen

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL50LABELING MEMORIESYou may wish to append an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aidin recollection of the c

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 51MEMORY OFFSET TUNINGOnce you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that chan-nel, as though you

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL52MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION)MASKING MEMORIESThere may be situations where you want to “Mask” memories so the

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 53MEMORY BANK OPERATIONThe large number of memories available in the VX-8R could be difficult to utilize withoutsome means of o

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL54MEMORY MODE (REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION)5. To change to another Memory Bank, press the key, then press the key. Nowr

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 55MOVING MEMORY DATA TO THE VFOData stored on memory channels can easily be moved to VFO, if you like.1. Press the key, if ne

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL56MEMORY MODE (SPECIAL MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION)The VX-8R provides Special Memory Channels, which are made up of: 10 Weather Br

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 57VHF MARINE MEMORY CHANNELSThe VHF Marine Channel Bank has been pre-programmed at the factory, for quick selec-tion.1. Press t

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL4KEYPAD FUNCTIONSFrequency entry digit “1”Switches the “Upper”frequency to be the“Operating” (TX) Band.Activates theDual Receive

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL58SHORT-WAVE BROADCAST STATION MEMORY CHANNELSThe Short-wave Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank has been pre-programmed atthe

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 59NOTE

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL60GENERALThe VX-8R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, or aportion of that band. It will hal

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 61SCANNINGTo set the Scan-Restart Delay Time:1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode.2. Rotate the DIA

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL62VFO SCANNINGThis mode allows you to scan on the VFO mode.1. Select the VFO mode by pressing the key, if necessary.2. Press a

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 63SCANNINGHOW TO SKIP (OMIT) A FREQUENCY DURING VFO SCANIf the VFO scan stops on a frequency or frequencies that you do not nee

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL64SCANNINGMEMORY SCANNINGMemory scanning is also easy to initiate:1. Set the radio to the Memory Recall (“MR”) mode by pressing

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 65HOW TO SKIP (OMIT) A CHANNEL DURING MEMORY SCANAs mentioned previously, some continuous-carrier stations like a Weather Broad

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL66PREFERENTIAL MEMORY SCANThe VX-8R also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which you can“flag” within

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 67MEMORY BANK SCANWhen the Memory Bank feature is engaged, the scanner sweeps only memory channels inthe current Memory Bank. H

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 5KEYPAD FUNCTIONSEnter the Set Mode.Decreases the VFOfrequency by one step ormoves the memory channelto the next-lowest channel

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL68PROGRAMMABLE (BAND LIMIT) MEMORY SCAN (PMS)This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VFO op

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 69“PRIORITY CHANNEL” SCANNING (DUAL WATCH)The VX-8R’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allowsy

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL70PRIORITY REVERT MODEDuring Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available which willallow you to move

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 71AUTOMATIC LAMP ILLUMINATION ON SCAN STOPThe VX-8R will automatically illuminate the LCD Lamp whenever the scanner stops on as

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL72Installation of the optional BU-1 Bluetooth® Adapter Unit will enable, the VX-8R tosend/receive voice messages with the option

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 73Bluetooth® OPERATIONACTIVATION1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to sel

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL74Press the key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the“POWRPOWRPOWRPOWRPOWR” parameter to “OFFOFFOFFOFFOFF”.8. Press the PTT

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 75NOTE

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL76The VX-8R allows the display of your position (Longitude/Latitude) when using the op-tional FGPS-2 GPS Antenna Unit.1. Make su

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 77GPS OPERATIONFGPS-2 GPS Antenna Unit Installation Using the MH-74A7A Waterproof Speaker/Microphone1. Remove the small screw

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL6ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE VX-8R Antenna 1 pc YHA-65 (for USA version: Q3000185) orYHA-64 (for EXP version: Q3000183) Li-i

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL78You may customize the Time Zone (Time Offset), Display Unit of the GPS screen, andGPS Datum for your own operating requirement

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 79SELECTING THE DISPLAY UNITS OF THE GPS SCREEN1. Press the key until the GPS screen appears.2. Press and hold the key for

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL80The VX-8R is equipped with a 1200/9600bps AX.25 Data Modem to enable APRS® (Au-tomatic Packet Reporting System) operation. The

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 8113. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired icon.14. Press the key briefly to save the new setting.15. Rotate the DIAL k

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL824) Move the cursor to “LatLatLatLatLat” using the /key and then rotate the DIAL knob one clickclockwise to select “LonLonLonL

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 83RECEIVING AN APRS BEACON1. Set the “B-Band” to the APRS frequency. 144.390 MHz is generally used in NorthAmerica. If you don’

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL84Deleting a Received Beacon from the “STATION LIST”1. Press the key several times until the STATION LISTscreen appears on the

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 85TRANSMIT AN APRS BEACONTo transmit your APRS Beacon, just press the key.The VX-8R allows you to transmit your APRS Beacon a

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL86selected resister.7. Rotate the DIAL knob (or press the keyboard) to select thefirst character of the comment.8. Press the k

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 87TRANSMIT AN APRS BEACON10. If you make a mistake, press the key to backspace the cursor, then re-enter thecorrect character

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 7AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR YOUR VX-8RFGPS-2 GPS Antenna UnitCT-136 GPS Antenna AdapterMH-74A7A Waterproof Speaker/MicrophoneCT-131

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL88RECEIVING AN APRS MESSAGE1. Set the “B-Band” to the APRS frequency. 144.390 MHz is generally used in NorthAmerica. If you don’

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 89MESSAGE FILTER SETTINGThe Message filter option allows you to choose to receive only specific types of messageinformation.1.

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL90APRS® OPERATIONTRANSMIT AN APRS MESSAGE1. Press the key several times until the APRS MESSAGEscreen appears on the display.2.

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 91APRS® OPERATIONTRANSMIT AN APRS MESSAGESTORE THE FIXED FORM MESSAGEThe VX-8R allows you to store five fixed form messages (up

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL92The ARTSTM feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and anotherARTSTM-equipped station are within communicat

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 93BASIC ARTSTM SETUP AND OPERATION1. Set your radio and the other radio(s) to the same DCS code number, per the discussionon pa

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL94ARTSTM ALERT BEEP OPTIONSThe ARTSTM feature allows two kinds of alert beeps (with the additional option of turningthem off), t

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 95CW IDENTIFIER SETUPThe ARTSTM feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutesduring ARTSTM opera

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL96The Spectrum Analyzer allows viewing operating activity on channels above or below thecurrent operating channel in the VFO mod

VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL 97NOTE