Vertex Standard VX-7R Specifications

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VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL8HOW TO INSTALL THE QUICK DRAW BELT CLIP1. Connect the hanger to the rear of the VX-7R, with the notch pointing directly up, usi

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL98GeneralFrequency Ranges: MAIN Rx: 05-1.8 MHz (BC Band)1.8-30 MHz (SW Band)30-59 MHz (50 MHz HAM: USA version)30-76 MHz (50 MHz

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 99TransmitterRF Power Output: 5.0 W (@7.4 V & 13.8 V EXT DC IN)0.3W (@7.4 V & 13.8 V EXT DC IN, 222 MHz1.0W (@7.4 V &am

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL100APPENDIXUSING YOUR VX-7R FOR LOW-EARTH-ORBIT FM SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONSeveral Low-Earth-Orbit satellites, such as UO-14 and

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VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 9If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connect-ing the NC-72B/C Battery Charger,

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL10BATTERY LIFE INFORMATIONWhen the battery charge is almost depleted, a “Low Voltage” indicator will appear on thedisplay. When

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 11INTERFACE OF PACKET TNCSThe VX-7R may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-91 microphone adapter(available fro

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL12Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the manyfeatures of the VX-7R. I know you’re anxious to get on

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 13OPERATIONSQUELCH ADJUSTMENTThe VX-7R’s Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no signal isbeing received

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL14SELECTING THE OPERATING BANDIn the factory default configuration, the VX-7R operates in the “Dual Receive” mode.During Dual Re

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 15OPERATIONSELECTING THE FREQUENCY BANDThe VX-7R covers an incredibly widefrequency range, over which a numberof different oper

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL16FREQUENCY NAVIGATIONThe VX-7R will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, as just described. This is a channelizedsystem wh

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 17AUDIO MUTINGThe Audio Mute feature is useful in situations where it would be helpful to reduce theaudio level of the “Receive

ContentsMemory Mode ... 45Regular Memory Operation ... 4

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL18TRANSMISSIONOnce you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the three (or four) Amateurbands on which the VX-7R ca

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 19OPERATION2) When you are operating on one of the Low power settings, you can press the key,,then press the PTT switch, to c

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL20AM BROADCAST RECEPTIONThe VX-7R includes provision for reception of AM broadcasts, either on the standardmedium-wave (MW) broa

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 21OPERATIONFM BROADCAST/TV AUDIO RECEPTIONThe VX-7R also includes provision for reception in the FM broadcast band, utilizing a

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL22WEATHER BROADCAST RECEPTIONThe VX-7R includes a unique feature which allows reception of weather broadcasts in the160-MHz freq

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 23KEYBOARD LOCKINGIn order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as-pects of the VX-7R’s

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL24KEYPAD/LCD ILLUMINATIONYour VX-7R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. Thered illumination

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 25ADVANCED OPERATIONNow that you’re mastered the basics of VX-7R operation, let’s learn more about some ofthe really neat featu

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL26ADVANCED OPERATIONCHANGING THE OPERATING MODEThe VX-7R provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to differe

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 27ADVANCED OPERATIONREPEATER OPERATIONRepeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dra

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 1The VX-7R is a miniature 3-band FM transceiverwith extensive receive frequency coverage, provid-ing leading-edge features for

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL28Manual Repeater Shift ActivationIf the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction otherth

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 29ADVANCED OPERATIONChecking the Repeater Uplink (Input) FrequencyIt often is helpful to be able to check the uplink (input) fr

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL30CTCSS OPERATIONMany repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed onyour FM carrier in order t

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 31DCS OPERATIONAnother form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, moreadvanced tone system whi

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL32TONE SEARCH SCANNINGIn operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS or DCS tone being used byanother station or station

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 33CTCSS/DCS BELL OPERATIONDuring CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set up the VX-7R such that a ringing“bell” sound alerts

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL34TONE CALLING (1750 HZ)If the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Eu-rope), you can

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 35ARTS (AUTOMATIC RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM)The ARTS feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another ARTS

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL364. Press the key, then press the key to exit ARTS operation and resume normalfunctioning of the transceiver.ARTS won’t wor

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 37ADVANCED OPERATIONCW Identifier SetupThe ARTS feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutesdur

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL2CONTROLS & CONNECTIONSANTENNAConnect the sup-plied rubber flex an-tenna (or anotherantenna presentinga 50-Ohm imped-ance) h

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL38DTMF OPERATIONThe VX-7R’s 16-button keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeater con-trol, or Internet-link access

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 39To send the telephone number:1. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL to select the

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL40ATT (FRONT END ATTENUATOR)The attenuator will reduce all signals (and noise) by 20 dB, and it may be used to makereception mor

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 41TX BATTERY SAVERThe VX-7R also includes a useful Transmit Battery Saver, which will automatically lowerthe power output level

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL42AUTOMATIC POWER-OFF (APO) FEATUREThe APO feature helps conserve battery life by automatically turning the radio off after ause

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 43ADVANCED OPERATIONBUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCLO)The BCLO feature prevents the radio’s transmitter from being activated if a sig

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL44CHANGING THE TX DEVIATION LEVELIn many areas of the world, channel congestion has required that operating channels beclosely s

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 45MEMORY MODEThe VX-7R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include:r Regular Memory Channels, which made

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL46MEMORY MODEREGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATIONMemory Storage1. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 47MEMORY MODEREGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATIONMemory Recall1. While operating in the VFO mode, press the key toenter the Memor

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 3DISPLAY ICONS & INDICATORSICON: Dual Watch Active (page 61): Key Lock Active (page 23): Repeater Shift Direction (page 27)

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL48Labeling MemoriesYou may wish to append an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aidin recollection of the c

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 49Memory Offset TuningOnce you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel,as though you we

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL50MEMORY MODEREGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATIONMasking MemoriesThere may be situations where you want to “Mask” memories so they a

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 51MEMORY MODEREGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATIONMemory Group OperationMemory Group Assignment1. Recall the memory channel to be as

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL52Moving Memory Data to the VFOData stored on memory channels can easily be moved to VFO, if you like.1. Select the memory chann

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 53HYPER MEMORY MODEThe VX-7R usually stores, into memory, the operating frequency and some aspects ofoperating status (such as

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL54ONE-TOUCH MEMORY MODEThe One-Touch feature allows you to recall up to ten favorite frequencies directly via thenumeric ( thro

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 55SHORT-WAVE BROADCAST STATION MEMORY CHANNELSThe Short-wave Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank has been pre-programmed atth

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL56VHF MARINE MEMORY CHANNELSThe VHF Marine Channel Bank has been pre-programmed at the factory, for quick selec-tion.1. Set the

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 57The VX-7R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, or aportion of that band. It will halt on s

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL4KEYPAD FUNCTIONSPress KeyPress and HoldKeyPress + Press KeyPress and HoldKeyPress + Press KeyPress and HoldKeyPress + Frequency

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL58SCANNINGVFO SCANNINGThis mode allows you to scan the entire current operating band.1. Select the VFO mode by pressing the ke

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 59Temporary Memory SkipIf the scanner repeatedly stops on a channel due to temporary noise or interference, youcan temporarily

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL60SCANNINGPreferential Memory ScanThe VX-7R also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which you can“flag”

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 61PROGRAMMABLE (BAND LIMIT) MEMORY SCAN (PMS)This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VFO o

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL62AUTOMATIC LAMP ILLUMINATION ON SCAN STOPThe VX-7R will automatically illuminate the LCD Lamp whenever the scanner stops on asi

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 63The Spectrum Analyzer allows viewing operating activity on channels above or below thecurrent operating channel in the VFO mo

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL64The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to whereactivity is encountered by your radio.

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 65Storing Smart Search Memories1. Set the radio to the VFO mode in the “Mono” band mode. Be sure that you have theSquelch adjus

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL66The Channel Counter allows measuring of the frequency of a nearby transmitter, withoutknowing that frequency in advance. The f

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 67The VX-7R can be used to access the repeater which provide the Vertex Standard WIRESTM(Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhanc

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 5KEYPAD FUNCTIONSPress KeyPress and HoldKeyPress + Press KeyPress and HoldKeyPress + Press KeyPress and HoldKeyPress + Frequenc

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL68The VX-7R can display various information provided by internal sensors. Available selec-tions are “Current Time,” “Battery Vol

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 691) The VX-7R’s Weather Forecast feature will only work properly if the alti-tude remains constant.2) The VX-7R’s Weather Fore

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL70Selecting the Wave-Form Display1. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Set Mode.2. Rotate the DIAL to select the

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 71Selecting the Units of Altitude1. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Set Mode.2. Rotate the DIAL to select th

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL72The VX-7R includes the capability to turn itself on/off at preset time. If you use thesefeatures, you must first set the VX-7R

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 73The VX-7R’s display includes several unique customization options which can expandyour enjoyment of your transceiver.ICON MOD

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL74ICON EDITORThe VX-7R has three Icon memory channels which may be customized by the user. Usingthis feature, you may draw new I

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 75POWER-OFF DISPLAY MODEWhen the VX-7R is turned off, the LCD may be set up to display one or more environmen-tal measurements.

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL76S-AND TX POWER METER SYMBOLSThe VX-7R has six types of S- (Signal Strength) and TX Power Meter symbol formatsavailable. You ma

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 77FONT EDITORThe VX-7R has five Font memory channels which may be created the user.1. Press the key, then press the key to

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL6ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE VX-7RFNB-80LI Battery Pack (7.4V/1,300mAh)NC-72B/C Battery ChargerQuick Draw Belt ClipHand Strap

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL78DISPLAY CONTRASTThe LCD’s contrast may be adjusted using the Menu, as well.1. Press the key, then press the key to enter t

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 79STROBE CUSTOMIZATIONThe VX-7R’s STROBE also includes customization options.COLOR Selection1. Press the key, then press the

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL80In some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be corruption ofdata in the microprocessor (due to stat

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 81The VX-7R includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and configu-ration data from one transceiver to be t

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL82The VX-7R Set (Menu) mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, iseasy to activate and set. It may be used fo

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 83SET MODEø1: Depends on the Frequency Band. ø2: Requires optional SU-1 ø3: Depends on the Transceiver Version.Function

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL84Basic Setup #1 [SQL NFM]Function: Sets the Squelch threshold level for the AM and FM-Narrow modes.Available Values: 0 ~ 15Defa

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 85Basic Setup #10 [LOCK MODE]Function: Selects the Control Locking lockout combination.Available Values: KEY/DIAL/KEY+DIAL/PTT/

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL86DefaultLED No.COLOR R G B1 Green 0 45 02 Blue 0 0 483 Orange 57 46 04 Red 51 0 05 Purple 50 0 446 Sky Blue 0 42 447 Yellow Gre

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 87SET MODEDisplay Setup #7 [LED COLOR 2]Function: Selects the “STROBE” color for each operating status.Main BUSY: Sets the STRO

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 7ANTENNA INSTALLATIONThe supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range of the trans-ceiver. However, f

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL88SET MODETSQ/DCS/DTMF #2 [TONE SET]Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Fre-quencyAvailable Values: 50 standard CTCSS tonesDefau

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 89SET MODETSQ/DCS/DTMF #6 [SPLIT TONE]Function: Enables/disables split CTCSS/DCS coding.Available Values: OFF/ONDefault: OFFWhe

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL90SET MODEScan Modes #3 [RESUME]Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode.Available Values: 3SEC/5SEC/7SEC/10SEC/BUSY/HOLDDefault:

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 91SET MODEMeasurement #1 [SENSOR DISPLAY]Function: Selects the display of the sensor units’ information.Available Values: TIME/

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL92SET MODESave Modes #2 [RX SAVE]Function: Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (“sleep” ratio).Available Values: OFF

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 93SET MODEARTS #3 [CW ID]Function: Program and activate the CW Identifier (used during ARTS operation). Seepage 37 for details.

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL94Misc Setup #4 [MON-F CHANGE]Function: Exchange the functions between the key and the MONI keys on the leftside of the radio.

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 95Misc Setup #6 [HALF DEVIATION]Function: Reducing the Deviation level by 50%.Available Values: ON/OFFDefault: OFFMisc Setup #7

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL96Misc Setup #15 [CLOCK SHIFT]Function: Shifting of CPU clock frequency.Available Values: ON/OFFDefault: OFFThis function is onl

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 971. Make sure that the transceiver is off. Remove the hard or soft case, if used.2. Remove the battery pack.3. Locate the conn