Vertex vx2r User

VHF/UHF
ULTRA-COMPACT DUAL-BAND TRANSCEIVER

WITH WIDE BAND COVERAGE
OPERATING MANUAL
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VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

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Contents
General Description .......................................... 1 Memory Mode .................................................. 36
Controls & Connections ................................... 2 Regular Memory Operation .......................... 37
Keypad Functions ............................................ 3 Memory Storage ........................................ 37
Display Icons & Indicators ............................. 3 Storing Independent
Accessories & Options ...................................... 4 Transmit Frequencies (“Odd Split”) ........ 37
Installation of Accessories ................................ 5 Memory Recall .......................................... 38
Antenna Installation ........................................ 5 HOME Channel Memory ......................... 38
Installation of the Supplied Belt Clip ............. 5 Labeling Memories ................................... 39
Installation of FNB-82LI Battery Pack .......... 6 Memory Offset Tuning ............................. 40
Interface of Packet TNCs ................................. 7 Masking Memories ................................... 41
Operation ............................................................ 8 Moving Memory Data to the VFO ........... 41
Switching Power On and Off .......................... 8 Mem0ory Bank Operation ........................ 42
Adjusting the Volume Level ........................... 8 Memory Only Mode .................................. 43
Squelch Adjustment ........................................ 9 Special Memory Channel Operation ............ 44
Selecting the Operating Band ....................... 10 Weather Broadcast Channels .................... 44
Frequency Navigation ................................... 11 VHF Marine Channels .............................. 45
Transmission ................................................. 12 Sort-wave Broadcast Station
Keyboard Locking ......................................... 13 Memory Channels ..................................... 46
Keypad/LCD Illumination ............................ 14 Scanning ............................................................ 47
Disabling the Keypad Beeper ....................... 14 VFO Scanning ............................................... 48
Advanced Operation ....................................... 15 How to skip (Omit) a Frequency
Checking the Battery Voltage ....................... 15 during VFO Scan ...................................... 49
Changing the Channel Steps ......................... 15 Memory Scanning ......................................... 50
Changing the Receiving Mode ..................... 16 Temporary Memory Skip .......................... 50
Display Dimmer ............................................ 16 How to Skip (Omit) a Channel
RF Squelch .................................................... 17 during Memory Scan Operation ............... 50
Repeater Operation ....................................... 18 Preferential Memory Scan ........................ 51
CTCSS Operation .......................................... 21 Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan
DCS Operation .............................................. 22 (PMS) ............................................................. 52
Tone Search Scanning ................................... 23 “Priority Channel” Scanning
CTCSS/DCS Bell Operation ......................... 24 (Dual Watch) ................................................. 52
Split Tone Operation ..................................... 24 Automatic Lamp Illumination
Tone Calling (1750 Hz) ................................ 25 on Scan Stop .................................................. 53
ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System) ....... 26 Band Edge Beeper ......................................... 53
DTMF Operation ........................................... 29 Smart Search Operation ................................. 54
Emergency Channel Operation ..................... 31 Channel Counter Operation .......................... 56
ATT (Front End Attenuator) ......................... 31 Internet Connection Feature .......................... 58
Receive Battery Saver Setup ......................... 32 Sensor Mode ..................................................... 68
TX Battery Saver ........................................... 32 Reset Procedures ............................................. 60
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature ........... 33 Cloning .............................................................. 61
Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) ............. 34 Set Mode ........................................................... 62
Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) ................. 34 Specifications .................................................... 74
Changing the TX Deviation Level ................ 35 “AUTO” Mode Preset Operating Parameters .... 75
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The VX-2R is a micro-miniature multiband FM transceiver

with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing lo-
cal-area two-way amateur communications along with un-
matched monitoring capability.
The VX-2R’s incredibly small size allows you to take it
anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town -
and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues
of operating enjoyment. Its incredibly tiny FNB-82LI
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack provides up to 1½ Watts of trans-
mit power on VHF, and 1 Watt on UHF. Besides 144- and
430-MHz transceive operation, the VX-2R provides re-
ceive coverage of the AM (MF) and FM broadcast bands,
HF Shortwave Bands, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF
AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and
public safety frequencies!
Additional features include a convenient access key for
Vertex Standard’s WIRESTM (Wide-Coverage Internet Re-
peater Enhancement System), a transmit Time-Out Timer
(TOT), Automatic Power-Off (APO), Automatic Repeater
Shift (ARS), Yaesu’s exclusive ARTSTM (Auto-Range Tran-
sponder System) which “beeps” the user when you move
out of communications range with another ARTSTM
equipped station, plus provision for reduction of the TX
deviation in areas of high channel congestion. And an RF
squelch circuit allows the owner to set the squelch to open
at a programmable setting of the S-Meter, thus reducing
guesswork in setting the squelch threshold.
We appreciate your purchase of the VX-2R, and encour-
age you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn about
the many exciting features of your exciting new Yaesu
hand-held transceiver!
VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 1

CONTROL & CONNECTIONS
MIC/SP DIAL
ANTENNA This four-conductor The main tuning Dial
Connect the sup- miniature jack pro- VOLUME is used for setting
plied rubber flex an- vides connection This control adjusts the operating fre-
tenna (or another points for micro- the audio volume quency, and also is
antenna presenting phone audio, ear- level. Clockwise ro- used for menu se-
a 50-Ohm imped- phone audio, PTT, tation increases the lections and other
ance) here. and ground. volume level. adjustments.
PTT (Push To Talk) BUSY/TX

Press this switch to This indicator glows
transmit, and re- green when the
lease it (to receive) squelch opens, and
after your transmis- turns red during
sion is completed. transmit. During
“Emergency” opera-
tion See page 31,
MONI
this indicator will
Pressing this key
glow (or flash) white.
disables the noise
squelching action,
allowing you to hear
EXT DC
very weak signals
This coaxial DC jack
near the back-
allows connection to
ground noise level.
an external DC
power source (3.2-
POWER 7.0V DC). The cen-
Press and hold in ter pin of this jack is
this switch for one the Positive (+) con-
second to toggle the nection.
transceiver’s power
on and off. MIC
The internal micro-
phone is located
KEYPAD here.
These seven keys
select many of most
important operating SPEAKER
features on the VX- The internal
2R. The functions of speaker is located
the keys are de- here.
scribed in detail on
the pages to follow.
2 VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL

CONTROL & CONNECTIONS
KEYPAD F UNCTIONS
Key Press Key Press + [F/W] Key Press and Hold Key
[BAND] Key Moves operation to the Moves operation to the Activates the Scanner.
next-highest frequency next-lowest frequency
band. band.
Activates the “Memory
Bank” feature while in the
Memory Recall mode.
[H/L] Key Switches the transmit Selects the synthesizer Enters the Set (Menu)
power output between steps to be used during Mode.
“HI” and “LOW.” VFO operation.
[V/M ] Key Switches frequency con- Activates the “Memory Activates the Dual Watch
trol between the VFO and Tune” function while in feature.
Memory Systems. the Memory Recall mode.
[F/W] Key Activates the “Alternate” Disables the “Alternate” Activates the “Memory
key function. key function. Write” mode (for memory
channel storage).
[HM/RV] Key Reverses the transmit Switches operation to the Activates the “Emer-
and receive frequencies “Home” (favorite fre- gency” Function. See
while working through a quency) channel. page 31.
repeater.
[ ] Key Activates the WIRESTM Recalls the “Weather Activates the ARTSTM
(Internet Connection) fea- Broadcast” channels and feature.
ture. Short-wave broadcast
station channels.
[MD] Key Switches the operating Activates CTCSS or DCS Activates the Smart
mode. operation. SearchTM and Channel
Counter features.
LCD DISPLAY
Repeater Shift Direction CTCSS/DCS Operation
Operating Band Number or
Memory Channel Number Internet Connection Feature Active
Skip Memory Channel or

Preferential Memory Channel
Priority Channel Operating Frequency

Dual Watch Active Bell Alerm Active
Alt. Keypad Active Battery Indicator
Operating Mode S- & PO Meter
Low TX Power Selected Key Lock Active

Battery Saver Active Automatic Power-Off Active

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
FNB-82LI 3.7 V, 1000 mAh Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack .......... 1
NC-85B, C, or Uø 2.5-Hour Charger ...................................................................... 1
Belt Clip ..................................................................................................................... 1
Antenna ...................................................................................................................... 1
Operating Manual ........................................................................................................ 1
Warranty Card ............................................................................................................. 1
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
• CSC-90 Soft Case
‚ CN-3 BNC-to-SMA Adapter
ƒ VC-25 VOX Headset
„ MH-34B4B Speaker/Microphone
… MH-37A4B Ear piece/Microphone
† CT-27 Cloning Cable
‡ CT-44 Microphone Adapter
ˆ FNB-82LI 3.7 V, 1000 mAh Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
‰ E-DC-21 DC Cable w/Cigarette-Lighter Adapter
Š NC-85B, C, Uø 2.5-Hour Charger
ø: “B” suffix is for use with 120 VAC, “C” suffix is for use with 230-240 VAC, and “U”
suffix is for use with 230 VAC.
Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local
requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Yaesu dealer
for details regarding these and any newly-available options Connection of any non-Yaesu-
approved accessory, should it cause
damage, may void the Limited War- ƒ „ …
ranty on this apparatus.
‚ †
‡
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ˆ

INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range
of the transceiver. However, for enhanced base station medium-wave and
shortwave reception, you may wish to connect an external (outside) an-
tenna, as the supplied antenna is very small and cannot be expected to
provide high performance at these frequencies.
To install the supplied antenna, hold the bottom end of the antenna, then
screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug. Do
not over-tighten by use of extreme force.
Notes:
¦ Never transmit without having an antenna connected.
¦ When installing the supplied antenna, never hold the upper part of the
antenna while screwing it onto the mating connector on the transceiver.
¦ If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the SWR
presented to the transceiver is 1.5:1 or lower, to avoid excessive feedline
loss.
INSTALLATION OF THE SUPPLIED BELT CLIP

1. Remove the dummy cover and its screw from the rear panel of the transceiver.
Keep the dummy cover and screw in case you need to replace them in the future.
2. Connect the supplied Belt Clip, along with its mounting screw, to the rear panel.
Do not use the Belt Clip screw to affix the dummy cover!

INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES
INSTALLATION OF FNB-82LI BATTERY PACK
The FNB-82LI is a high-performance Lithium-Ion battery providing high capacity in a
very compact package. Under normal use, the FNB-82LI may be used for approximately
300 charge cycles, after which operating time may be expected to decrease. If you have an
old battery pack which is displaying capacity which has become diminished, you should
replace the pack with a new one.
Installation of the battery is easy and quick:
r Slide the Battery Cover Latch to the
Unlock position, then slide the Battery
Cover toward the bottom to remove it.
r Install the FNB-82LI into the Battery
Compartment.
r Replace the Bat- LOCK
UNLOCK
á
tery Cover, then sLOCK
slide the Battery

Cover Latch to
á
the Lock position.

If the battery has never been used, or its charge is de-
pleted, it may be charged by connecting the NC-85
Battery Charger, as shown in the illustration, to the
EXT DC jack. If only 12 ~ 16 Volt DC power is avail-
able, the optional E-DC-21 DC Adapter (with its ciga-
rette lighter plug) may also be used for charging the
battery.
While the battery is being charged, the display will
indicate “CHGING” and the BUSY/TX indicator will
glow red. The S-meter will deflect according
to the charging status. When charging is fin-
ished, the display will change to indicate
“CHGFUL” and the BUSY/TX indicator will
glow green.
Should you connect the NC-85 to the VX-2R without having the battery inside, the display
will indicate “FL/NBT” to notify you that you need to install the battery. Similarly, if you
connect the NC-85 to the VX-2R when the battery is fully charged, the display will indi-
cate “CHGFUL,” the same display that you see at the end of the charge cycle.
The NC-85 is only designed for the charging of the VX-2R’s battery, and is not suitable for
other purposes. Please be advised that the NC-85 may contribute noise to TV and radio
reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices.
INTERFACE OF PACKET TNCS
The VX-2R may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-91 microphone adapter
(available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy interconnection to commonly-available con-
nectors wired to your TNC. You may also build your own cable, using a four-conductor
miniature phone plug, per the diagram below.
The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOLUME
knob, as with voice operation. The input level to the VX-2R from the TNC should be
adjusted at the TNC side; the optimum input voltage is approximately 5 mV at 2000 Ohms.
Be sure to turn the transceiver and TNC off before connecting the cables, so as to prevent
voltage spikes from possibly damaging your transceiver.
When you are operating on Packet, switch the Receive Battery Saver OFF, as the “sleep”
cycle may “collide” with the beginning of an incoming Packet transmission, causing
your TNC not to receive the full data burst. See page 32 for details regarding Battery
Saver setup.

OPERATION
Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many
features of the VX-2R. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encour-
age you to read the “Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as
possible, so you’ll get the most out of this fantastic new transceiver. Now. . .let’s get
operating!
SWITCHING POWER ON AND OFF

1. Be sure the Battery Pack is installed, and that the battery is fully charged. Connect the
antenna to the top panel ANTENNA jack.
2. Press and hold in the POWER switch (on the left side of the transceiver) for one
second. Two beeps will be heard when the switch has
been held long enough, and the current DC supply volt-
age will indicated on the display for 2 seconds; if you
are using the FNB-82LI Battery Pack, the small “Lit”
icon at the top of the display confirms that the Lithium-
Ion Battery Pack has been detected. After this 2-sec-
ond interval, the display will resume its normal indica-
tion of the operating frequency.
3. To turn the VX-2R off, press and hold in the POWER switch again for one second.
1) If you don’t hear the two “Beep” tones when the radio comes on, the Beeper
may have been disabled via the Menu system. See page 14, which tells you
how to reactivate the Beeper.
2) You can change the Opening Message (DC supply voltage indication) to any desired
message (up to 6 characters) via Set Mode Item 30: OPNMSG; see page 68 for details.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME LEVEL

Rotate the VOLUME control (inner knob) to set the de-
sired audio level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume
level.

OPERATION
SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT
The VX-2R’s Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no signal is
being received. Not only does the Squelch system make “standby” operation more pleas-
ant, it also significantly reduces battery current consumption.
The Squelch system may be adjusted independently for the FM and Wide-FM (FM Broad-
cast) modes.
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the MONI switch on the left side of the radio. This
provides a “Short-cut” to Set Mode Item 41: SQL.
2. Now, rotate the DIAL knob to set the Squelch so that the background noise is just
silenced (typically at a setting of about “1” or “2” for FM, and “2” or “3” for Wide-
FM); this is point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals.
3. When you are satisfied with the Squelch threshold setting, press the PTT key momen-
tarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
1) A special “RF Squelch” feature is provided on the VX-2R. This feature
allows you to set the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter
level will open the squelch. See page 17 for details.
2) If you’re operating in an area of high RF pollution, you may need to consider “Tone
Squelch” operation using the built-in CTCSS Decoder. This feature will keep your ra-
dio quiet until a call is received from a station sending a carrier which contains a matching
(subaudible) CTCSS tone. Or, if your friends have radios equipped with DCS (Digital
Coded Squelch) like your VX-2R has, try using that mode for silent monitoring of busy
channels.

OPERATION
SELECTING THE OPERATING BAND
The VX-2R covers an incredibly FREQUENCY RANGE
BAND
wide frequency range, over [BAND NUMBER] USA VERSION EXP VERSION
which a number of different op- BC Band [1] 0.5 - 1.8 MHz 0.504 - 1.8 MHz
SW Band [2] 1.8 - 30 MHz 1.8 - 30 MHz
erating modes are used. There- [3]
50 MHz Ham Band 30 - 59 MHz 30 - 88 MHz
fore, the VX-2R’s frequency cov- FM BC Band [4] 59 - 108 MHz 88 - 108 MHz
erage has been divided into dif- Air Band [5] 108 - 137 MHz 108 - 137 MHz
144 MHz Ham Band [6] 137 - 174 MHz 137 - 174 MHz
ferent operating bands, each of
VHF-TV Band [7] 174 - 222 MHz 174 - 222 MHz
which has its own pre-set chan- Action Band 1 [8] 222 - 420 MHz 222 - 420 MHz
nel steps and operating modes. 430 MHz Ham Band [9] 420 - 470 MHz 420 - 470 MHz
You can change the channel steps VHF-TV Band [A] 470 - 800 MHz 470 - 800 MHz
Action Band 2 [b] 803 - 999 MHz 800 - 999 MHz
and operating modes later, if you
like (see page 15).
To Change Operating Bands:
1. Press the [BAND] key repetitively. You will see the LCD indication move toward a
higher frequency band each time you press the [BAND]
key.
2. If you wish to move the operating band selection down-
ward (toward lower frequencies), press the [F/W] key
first, then press the [BAND] key.
3. Once you have selected the desired band, you may ini-
tiate manual tuning (or scanning) per the discussion in
the next chapter.
When receiving in the AM Broadcast or Shortwave bands (0.5-30 MHz), we
recommend that you connect an external antenna, for improved reception.

OPERATION
FREQUENCY NAVIGATION
The VX-2R will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, a channelized system which
allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band.
Two basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX-2R:
1) Tuning Dial (Outer ring of dual control on Top Panel)

Rotation of the DIAL allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the current
operating band. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL causes the
VX-2R to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while counter-
clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency.
If you press the [F/W] key momentarily, then rotate the
DIAL, frequency steps of 1 MHz will be selected. This fea-
ture is extremely useful for making rapid frequency excur-
sions over the wide tuning range of the VX-2R.
2) Scanning
From the VFO mode, press and hold in the [BAND] key for one second, and rotate the
DIAL knob while holding in the [BAND] key to select the
bandwidth for the VFO scanner, then release the [BAND]
key to begin scanning toward a higher frequency. The scan-
ner will stop when it receives a signal strong enough to break
through the Squelch threshold. The VX-2R will then hold
on that frequency according to the setting of the “RESUME”
mode (Set Mode Item 31: RESUME). See page 47 for de-
tails regarding Scan Operatin.
If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of a
higher frequency), just rotate the DIAL one click in the counter-clockwise direction while
the VX-2R is scanning. The scanning direction will be reversed. To revert to scanning
toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise.
Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the scanning. This only stops the scan; it does
not cause transmission to occur.
Notice
The VX-2R may receive very strong signals on the Image frequency. If you experi-
ence interference that you suspect may be coming in via an “Image” path, you may
calculate the possible frequencies using the formulas below. This information may be
used in the design of effective countermeasures such as traps, etc.
¦ 3.579545 MHz x n ¦ 11.7 MHz x n (n is an integer: 1, 2, 3, …)

OPERATION
TRANSMISSION
Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the 144 MHz or 430 MHz
Amateur bands on which the VX-2R can transmit, you’re ready to go on the air! These are
the most basic steps; more advanced aspects of transmitter operation will be discussed
later.
1. To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front panel microphone (located
in the upper left-hand corner of the speaker grille) in a
normal voice level. The BUSY/TX indicator will glow
red during transmission.
2. To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch.
3. During transmission, the relative power level will be
indicated on the bar graph at the bottom of the LCD;
full scale deflection confirms “High Power” operation,
while deflection of two bars indicates
“Low Power” operation. Additionally, the
“LOW” icon will appear at the bottom
of the display while operating on the
“Low Power” setting.
4. If you’re just talking to friends in the immediate area,
you’ll get much longer battery life by switching to Low
Power operation. To do this, press the [H/L] key so that
the “LOW” icon appears at the bottom of the display.
And don’t forget: always have an antenna connected
when you transmit.
Transmission is possible only on the 144 MHz and
430 MHz bands.
The VX-2R is smart! You can set up Low power on 144 MHz band, while
leaving 430 MHz on High power, and the radio will remember the different
settings on both bands. And when you BAND FNB-82LI EXT DC
(3.7 V) (6.0 V)
store memories, you can store High and Low
144 MHz HI: 1.5 W HI: 3.0 W
power settings separately in each memory, so you LOW: 0.1 W LOW: 0.3 W
don’t waste battery power when using very close- 430 MHz HI: 1.0 W HI: 2.0 W
LOW: 0.1 W LOW: 0.3 W
in repeaters!
2) When you are operating on the Low power setting, you can press the [F/W] key, when
press the PTT switch, to cause the VX-2R to transmit (temporarily) on High power. After
one transmission, the power level will revert to the previously-selected (Low power) set-
ting.

OPERATION
KEYBOARD LOCKING
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as-
pects of the VX-2R’s keys and switches may be locked out. The possible lockout combina-
tions are:
KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked out
DIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked out
K+D: Both the DIAL and Keys are locked out
PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)
K+P: Both the keys and PTT switch are locked out
D+P: Both the DIAL and PTT switch are locked out
ALL: All of the above are locked out
To lock out some or all of the keys:
1. Press and hold in the [H/L] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 25: LOCK.
3. Press the [H/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to choose between one of the locking schemes as outlined above.
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and
return to normal operation.
To activate the locking feature, press the [F/W] key, then press and
hold in the [BAND] key for one second. The “ ” icon will appear
on the LCD. To cancel locking, repeat this process.

OPERATION
KEYPAD/LCD ILLUMINATION
Your VX-2R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The
red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with minimal
degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided:
KEY Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD for five seconds when any key pressed.
CONT Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD continuously.
OFF Mode: Disables the Keypad/LCD lamp.
Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp mode:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 24: LAMP.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the three modes described above.
5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and
You may also adjust the Keypad/LCD illumination level and LCD contrast by
use of the Set Mode. See page 16 for details.
DISABLING THE KEYPAD BEEPER

If the keypad’s Beeper creates an inconvenience (particularly when operating in a quiet
room), it may easily be disabled.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 7: BEEP.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the setting from ON to OFF.
6. If you wish to re-enable the Beeper, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL
knob to select ON in step “4” above.

-
Now that you’re mastered the basics of VX-2R operation, let’s learn more about some of
the really neat features.
CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE

The VX-2R’s microprocessor includes programming which will detect the battery type
and measure the current battery voltage.
1. Press and hold in the [H/L] key for one second to enter the Set
mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 13: DC VLT.
3. Press the [H/L] key momentarily to display the battery type and
the current DC voltage being supplied.
Lit: FNB-82LI is in use.
Edc: An external DC source is in use.
4. Press and hold in the [H/L ] key for one second to return to
normal operation.
CHANGING THE CHANNEL STEPS

The VX-2R’s synthesizer provides the option of utilizing channel steps of 5/9/10/12.5/15/
20/25/50/100 kHz per step, as well as an automatic step selection based on the current
operating frequency (“AUTO”), any number of which may be important to your operating
requirements. The VX-2R is set up at the factory in the “AUTO” configulation, which
probably is satisfactory for most operation. However, if you need to change the channel
step increments, the procedure to do so is very easy.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 43: STEP.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the new channel step size.
1) 9 kHz steps are available only when receiving on the BC band.
2) While operating on the BC band, you may only select channel steps of 9
kHz or 10 kHz; the other step selections are disabled.
3) 5 kHz steps are not available for use on 250 - 300 MHz, nor above 530 MHz.

ADVANCED OPERATION
CHANGING THE RECEIVING MODE
The VX-2R provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to different
operating frequencies. However, should an unusual receiving situation arise in which you
need to change other receiving mode, just press the [MD] key. The receiving modes avail-
able are:
AUTO: Automatic mode setting per default values for the selected frequency range.
N-FM: Narrow-bandwidth FM (used for voice communication)
W-FM: Wide-bandwidth FM (used for high-fidelity broadcasting)
AM: Amplitude Modulation
Unless you have a compelling reason to do so, leave the Automatic Mode
Selection feature on so as to save time and trouble when changing bands. If
you make a mode change for a particular channel or station, you can always
store that one channel into memory, as the mode setting will be memorized along with
the frequency information.
DISPLAY DIMMER
The LCD and keypad illumination level may be adjusted using the Set Mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 16: DIMMER.
3. Press the [H/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the display illumination for a comfortable brightness
level. As you make the adjustment, you will be able to see the effects of your changes.
5. When you have completed the adjustment, press the PTT key to save the new setting
and exit to normal operation.

ADVANCED OPERATION
RF SQUELCH
A special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the
squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch.
To set up the RF squelch circuit for operation, use the following procedure:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 32: RF SQL.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired signal strength level for the squelch thresh-
old (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S8, S9+, or OFF).
5. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
The receiver’s squelch will open based on the higher of the levels set by the two squelch
systems (Noise Squelch and RF Squelch).
For example:
1) If the Noise Squelch (SQL control) is set so that signals at a level of S-3 will open the
squelch, but the RF Squelch (Set Mode Item 32) is set to “S5,” the squelch will only
open on signals which are “S-5” or stronger on the S-meter.
2) If the RF Squelch is set to “S3,” but the Noise Squelch is set to a high level which will
only pass signals which are Full Scale on the S-meter, the squelch will only open on
signals which are Full Scale on the S-meter. In this case, the Noise Squelch overrides
the action of the RF Squelch.

ADVANCED OPERATION
REPEATER OPERATION
Repeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dra-
matic extension of the communication range for low-powered hand-held or mobile trans-
ceivers. The VX-2R includes a number of features which make repeater operation simple
and enjoyable.
Repeater Shifts
Your VX-2R has been configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts customary in your
country. For the 144 MHz band shift will be 600 kHz; on the 430 MHz band, the shift may
be 1.6 MHz, 7.6 MHz, or 5 MHz (USA version).
Depending on the part of the band in which you are operating, the repeater shift may be
either downward ( ) or upward ( ), and one of these icons will appear at the top of the
LCD when repeater shifts have been enabled.
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

The VX-2R provides a convenient Automatic Repeater Shift feature, which causes the
appropriate repeater shift to be applied automatically whenever you tune into the desig-
nated repeater sub-bands in your country. These sub-bands are shown below.
If the ARS feature does not appear to be working, you may have accidentally disabled it.
To re-enable ARS:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 4: ARS.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “ON” (to enable Automatic Repeater Shift).
ARS-Repeater Subbands
2-m
Version A
145.1 145.5 146.0 146.4 147.0 147.6 148.0
146.6 147.4
145.6 145.8
European Version
70-cm
440.0 445.0 450.0
Version A
438.20 439.45
Euro Version 1
433.00 433.40
Euro Version 2

ADVANCED OPERATION
REPEATER OPERATION
Manual Repeater Shift Activation
If the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction other
than that established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater shift manually.
To do this:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 33: RPT.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired shift among “–RPT,” “+RPT,” and “SIMP.”
If you make a change in the shift direction, but still have Automatic Repeater
Shift still engaged (see previous section), when you change frequency (by
rotating the DIAL knob, for example) the ARS will over-ride your manual
setting of the shift direction. Turn ARS off if you do not wish this to happen.
Changing the Default Repeater Shifts

If you travel to a different region, you may need to change the default repeater shift so as to
ensure compatibility with local operating requirements.
To do this, follow the procedure below:
1. Set the VX-2R’s frequency to the band on which you wish to change the default re-
peater shift (144 MHz or 430 MHz Ham Band).
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 38: SHIFT.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the new repeater shift magnitude.
If you just have one “odd” split that you need to program, don’t change the
“default” repeated shifts using this Set Mode Item! Enter the transmit and
receive frequencies separately, as shown on page 37.

ADVANCED OPERATION
REPEATER OPERATION
Checking the Repeater Uplink (Input) Frequency
It often is helpful to be able to check the uplink (input) frequency of a repeater, to see if the
calling station is within direct (“Simplex”) range.
To do this, just press the [HM/RV] key. You’ll notice that the display has shifted to the
repeater uplink frequency. Press the [HM/RV] key again to cause operation to revert to
normal monitoring of the repeater downlink (output) frequency.
The configuration of this key may be set either to “RV” (for checking the
input frequency of a repeater), or “HM” (for instant switching to the “Home”
channel for the band you are operating on). To change the configuration of
this key, use Set Mode Item 22: HM/RV. See page 67.

ADVANCED OPERATION
CTCSS OPERATION
Many repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed on
your FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent false activation of the
repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters. This tone system, called
“CTCSS” (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System), is included in your VX-2R, and is
very easy to activate.
CTCSS setup involves two actions: setting the Tone Frequency and then setting of the
Tone Mode. These actions are set up by using the [MD] key or Set Mode Items 42:
SQLTYP and 44: TN FRQ.
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [MD] key. This provides a “Short-cut” to Set Mode
Item 42: SQLTYP.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob so that “TONE” appears on the display;
this activates the CTCSS Encoder, which allows repeater ac-
cess.
3. Rotation of the DIAL knob one more “click” in step “2” above will cause the “T SQL”
notation to appear. When “T SQL” is displayed, this means that the Tone SQueLch
system is active, which mutes your VX-2R’s receiver until it receives a call from an-
other radio sending out a matching CTCSS tone. This can help keep your radio quiet
until a specific call is received, which may be helpful while operating in congested.
1) You may notice an additional “DCS” icon appearing while you rotate
the DIAL knob in this step. We’ll discuss the Digital Code Squelch system
shortly.
2) You may notice “RV TN” indication on the display, this means that the Reverse
Tone Squelch system is active, which mutes your VX-2R’s receiver when it receives
a call from the radio sending a matched CTCSS tone. The “TSQ” icon will blink on
the display when the Reverse Tone Squelch system is activated.
4. When you have made your selection of the CTCSS tone mode, press the PTT key to
save the new setting.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 44: TN FRQ.
7. Press the [H/L] key momentarily to en-
CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY (Hz )
able adjustment of the CTCSS frequency. 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7
8. Rotate the DIAL 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4
knob until the dis- 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8
play indicates the 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2
Tone Frequency 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9

171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2
you need to be using (ask the repeater
189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5
owner/operator if you don’t know the tone 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8
frequency). 250.3 254.1 – – – –

ADVANCED OPERATION
CTCSS OPERATION
9. When you have made your selection, press the [H/L] key momentarily, then press the
PTT switch, to save the new settings and exit to normal operation. This is different
than the usual method of restoring normal operation, and it applies only to the configu-
ration of the CTCSS/DCS frequencies.
Your repeater may or may not re-transmit a CTCSS tone - some systems just
use CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but don’t pass it along when
transmitting. If the S-Meter deflects, but the VX-2R is not passing audio,
repeat steps “1” through “4” above, but rotate the DIAL so that “TSQ” disappears - this
will allow you to hear all traffic on the channel being received.
DCS OPERATION
Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more
advanced tone system which generally provides more immunity from false paging than
does CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your VX-2R, and operation is very
similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for
DCS; if not, DCS is frequently quite useful in Simplex operation if your friend(s) use
transceivers equipped with this advanced feature.
Just as in CTCSS operation, DCS requires that you set the Tone Mode to DCS and that
you select a tone code.
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [MD] key. This provides a “Short-cut” to Set Mode
Item 42: SQLTYP.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob until “DCS” appears on the display; this
activates the DCS Encoder/Decoder.
4. Press the PTT key to save the new setting.
5. Press and hold the [H/L] key for one second to enter the Set
mode.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode
DCS CODE
Item 14: DCS CD. 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053
7. Press the [H/L] key momentarily to en- 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122
able the adjustment of the DCS code. 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162
8. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired 165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244
DCS Code (a three-digit number). Ask the 245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271
274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351
repeater owner/operator if you don’t know
356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432
DCS Code; if you 445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503
are working sim- 506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624
plex, just set up the 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731
DCS Code to be 732 734 743 754 – – – – – –

ADVANCED OPERATION
DCS OPERATION
the same as that used by your friend(s).
9. When you have made your selection, press the [H/L] key momentarily, then press the
PTT switch to save the new settings and exit to normal operation.
Remember that the DCS is an Encode/Decode system, so your receiver will
remain muted until a matching DCS code is received on an incoming trans-
mission. Switch the DCS off when you’re just tuning around the band!
TONE SEARCH SCANNING

In operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS or DCS tone being used by
another station or stations, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal and
scan in search of the tone being used. Two things must be remembered in this regard:
r You must be sure that your repeater uses the same tone type (CTCSS vs. DCS).
r Some repeaters do not pass the CTCSS tone; you may have to listen to the station(s)
transmitting on the repeater uplink (input) frequency in order to allow Tone Search
Scanning to work.
To scan for the tone in use:
1. Set the radio up for either CTCSS or DCS Decoder operation (see the previous discus-
sions). In the case of CTCSS, “ ” will appear on the display; in the case of DCS,
“ ” will appear on the display..
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 44: TN FRQ when TONE SQL is
selected, or Set Mode Item 14: DCS CD during DCS operation.
4. Press the [H/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of the
selected Set Mode Item.
5. Press and hold in the [BAND] key for one second, appear
“T SRCH” (for CTCSS Tone Search) or “D SRCH” (for DCS
Tone Search) on the display, then release the [BAND] key to
start scanning for the incoming CTCSS or DCS tone/code.
6. When the radio detects the correct tone or code, it will halt on that tone/code, and
audio will be allowed to pass. Press the [BAND] key to lock in that tone/code, then
press PTT to exit to normal operation.
If the Tone Scan feature does not detect a tone or code, it will continue to
scan indefinitely. When this happens, it may be that the other station is not
sending any tone. You can press the PTT switch to halt the scan at any time.
You also can press the MONI key during Tone Scanning to listen to the (muted) signal
from the other station. When you release the MONI key, Tone Scanning will resume after
about a second.
ADVANCED OPERATION
CTCSS/DCS BELL OPERATION
During CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set up the VX-2R such that a ringing
“bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activat-
ing the CTCSS/DCS Bell:
1. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (“Tone Squelch”) or DCS operation, as
described previously.
2. Adjust the operating frequency to the desired channel.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 8: BELL.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired number of rings of the Bell. The available
choices are 1, 3, 5, or 8 rings, CONT (continuous ringing), or OFF.
7. Press the PTT key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
When you are called by a station whose transceiver is sending a CTCSS tone or DCS code
which matches that set into your Decoder, the Bell will ring in accordance with this pro-
gramming.
SPLIT TONE OPERATION

The VX-2R can be operated in a Split Tone configuration via the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 40: SPLIT.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select ON (to enable the Split Tone feature).
5. Press the PTT key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
When the Split Tone feature is activated, you can see the following additional parameters
after the “RV TN” parameter while selecting the Set Mode Item 42: SQLTYP:
D CODE: DCS Encode only
(the “ ” icon will blink during operation)
T DCS: Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes a DCS code
(the “ ” icon will blink and the “ ” icon will appear during operation)
D TONE: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS Tone
(the “ ” icon will appear and the “ ” icon will blink during operation)
Select the desired operating mode, from the selections shown above, within Set Mode Item
42.

ADVANCED OPERATION
TONE CALLING (1750 HZ)
If the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Eu-
rope), you can set the MONI key to serve as a “Tone Call” switch instead. To change the
configuration of this switch, we again use the Set Mode to help us.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 26: M/T-CL.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “T-CALL” on the display.
5. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
To access a repeater, press and hold in the MONI key for the amount of time specified by
the repeater owner/operator. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750-
Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the repeater has been
gained, you may release the MONI key, and use the PTT key for activating the transmitter
thereafter.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
ARTS™ (AUTOMATIC RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM)
The ARTS™ feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another
ARTS™-equipped station are within communications range. This may be particularly use-
ful during Search-and Rescue situations, where is important to stay in contact with other
members of your group.
Both stations must set up their DCS codes to the same code number, then activate their
ARTS™ feature using the command appropriate for their radio. Alert ringers may be acti-
vated, if desired.
Whenever you push the PTT, or every 25 (or 15) seconds after ARTS™ is activated, your
radio will transmit a signal which includes a (subaudible) DCS sig-
nal for about 1 second. If the other radio is in range, the beeper will
sound (if enabled) and the display will show “IN RNG” as opposed
to the out of range display “OUTRNG” in which ARTS™ operation
begins.
Whether you talk or not, the polling every 15 or 25 seconds will
continue until you de-activate ARTS™. Every 10 minutes, more-
over, you can have your radio transmit your callsign via CW, so as
to comply with identification requirements. When ARTS™ is de-activated, DCS will also
be deactivated (if you were not using it previously in non-ARTS™ operation).
If you move out of range for more than one minute (four pollings), your radio will sense
that no signal has been received, three beeps will sound, and the display will revert to
“OUTRNG.” If you move back into range, your radio will again beep, and the display will
change back to the “IN RNG” indication.
During ARTS™ operation, your operating frequency will continue to be displayed, but no
changes may be made to it or other settings; you must terminate ARTS™ in order to re-
sume normal operation. This is a safety feature designed to prevent accidental loss of
contact due to channel change, etc.
Basic ARTS™ Setup and Operation

1. Set your radio and the other radio(s) to the same DCS code number, per the discussion
on page 22.
2. Press and hold in the [ ] key for one second. You will observe the “OUTRNG” dis-
play on the LCD below the operating frequency. ARTS™ operation has now com-
menced.
3. Every 25 seconds, your radio will transmit a “polling” call to the other station. When
that station responds with its own ARTS™ polling signal, the display will change to
“IN RNG” to confirm that the other station’s polling code was received in response to
yours.
ADVANCED OPERATION
4. Press and hold in the [ ] key for one second to exit ARTS™ operation and resume
normal functioning of the transceiver.
ARTS™ won’t work if you have used the Lock feature to disable the PTT!
ARTS™ Polling Time Options

The ARTS™ feature may be programmed to poll every 25 seconds (default value) or 15
seconds. The default value provides maximum battery conservation, because the polling
signal is sent out less frequently. To change the polling interval:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 3: AR INT.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired polling interval (15 or 25 seconds).
exit to normal operation.
ARTS™ Alert Beep Options

The ARTS™ feature allows two kinds of alert beeps (with the additional option of turning
them off), so as to alert you to the current status of ARTS™ operation. Depending on your
location and the potential annoyance associated with frequent beeps, you may choose the
Beep mode which best suits your needs. The choices are:
IN RNG: The beeps are issued only when the radio first confirms that you are within
range, but does not re-confirm with beeps thereafter.
ALWAYS: Every time a polling transmission is received from the other station, the
alert beeps will be heard.
OFF: No alert beeps will be heard; you must look at the display to confirm cur-
rent ARTS™ status.
To set the ARTS™ Beep mode, use the following procedure:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 2: AR BEP.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired ARTS™ Beep mode (see above).

ADVANCED OPERATION
CW Identifier Setup
The ARTS™ feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutes
during ARTS™ operation, the radio can be instructed to send “DE (your callsign) K” if
this feature is enabled. The callsign field may contain up to 16 characters.
Here’s how to program the CW Identifier:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 12: CW ID.
3. Press the [H/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Item to “ON” (to enable the
CW ID function).
5. Press the [V/M] key momentarily to display the previously stored
callsign.
6. Press the [HM/RV ] key momentarily to clear any previous
callsign.
7. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first letter/number of your
callsign, then press the [V/M] key momentarily to save the first
letter/number and move on to the next character.
8. Repeat the previous step, as many times as necessary, to com-
plete your callsign. Note that the “slant bar” (– • • – •) is among
the available characters, should you be a “portable” station.
9. If you mistake, press the [BAND] key to back-space the cursor,
then re-enter the correct letter/number.
10. Press the [HM/RV] key to delete all data after the cursor that may have been previ-
ously stored erroneously.
11. When you have entered your entire callsign, press the [H/L] key momentarily to con-
firm the callsign, then press the PTT key to save the settings and exit to normal opera-
tion.
You may check your work by monitoring the entered callsign. To do this,
repeat steps 1- 3 above, then press the [F/W] key.

ADVANCED OPERATION
DTMF OPERATION
Despite the lack of a DTMF keypad, you can still transmit DTMF tones with the VX-2R
for repeater control or autopatch use.
Manual DTMF Tone Generation

1. Press and hold the [H/L] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 17: DTMF.
3. Press the [H/L] key to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “MANUAL.”
5. Press the PTT switch to return to normal display.
6. Hold the PTT switch in to continue transmitting during the following steps.
A. Press the [H/L] key momentarily.
B. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the number to be sent, then press the [H/L] key
momentarily to send the number.
C. Repeat step B as many times as needed until you have completed the number
string.
D. Release the PTT switch.
The DTMF “Û” code is displayed as “E,” and the DTMF code “#” is dis-
played as “F” on the display.
DTMF Autodialer
Nine DTMF Autodial memories are provided, allowing you to store telephone numbers for
autopatch use. You can also store short autopatch or Internet-link access code streams so as
to avoid having to send them manually.
Here is the DTMF Autodial storage procedure:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 18: DTMF S.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF Memory register
into which you wish to store this DTMF string.
5. Press the [V/M ] key to begin DTMF Memory entry into the
selected register. The first digit location will blink.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the DTMF string.
Selectable entries are 1 - 9, and A - F, with E and F representing
DTMF “Û” and “#” tones respectively.
7. Press the [V/M] key momentarily to accept the first digit and
move on to the second digit of the DTMF string.
8. Repeat the previous steps until you have completed the tele-

ADVANCED OPERATION
DTMF OPERATION
phone number string.
9. If you make a mistake, press the [BAND] key to back-space the
cursor, then re-enter the correct digit.
10. Press the [H/L ] key momentarily to store the string into the
DTMF memory.
11. To store another number, press the [H/L] key again, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select another DTMF Memory register, and repeat this procedure.
12. When finished storing DTMF Memories, press the PTT switch to return to normal
display.
To send the telephone number:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 17: DTMF.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Item to “AUTO.”
5. Press the PTT switch to return to normal display.
6. Hold the PTT switch to continue transmitting during following steps.
A. Press the [H/L] key momentarily.
B. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF Memory register (CH 1 through CH 9)
you wish to send.
C. Press the [H/L] key momentarily to transmit the tone string. Once the string be-
gins, you may release the PTT key, as the transmitter will be held “on the air” until
the DTMF string is completed.

ADVANCED OPERATION
EMERGENCY CHANNEL OPERATION
The VX-2R includes an “Emergency” feature which may be useful if you have someone
monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s UHF “Home” channel. See page
388 for details on setting the Home channel.
The “Emergency” feature is activated by pressing and holding in the [HM/RV] key for one
second.
When this is done, (A) the radio is placed on the UHF amateur band Home channel, (B) it
emits a loud “Alarm” sound (the volume is controlled by the VOLUME knob), (C) it
flashes the BUSY/TX indicator in white, (D) if you press the PTT key, you will disable the
Emergency feature temporarily; you can then transmit on the UHF Home channel, and (E)
two seconds after the PTT release, the Emergency feature will resume.
To disable the “Emergency” feature, press and hold the [HM/RV] key for one second or
turn the radio Off by pressing and holding in the POWER switch for one second.
Use this feature if you are out for a walk and want a quick way of alerting a family member
as to a dangerous situation. The alarm sound may discourage an attacker and allow you to
escape.
1) Be sure to arrange with a friend or family member to be monitoring on the
same frequency, as there will be no identification sent via the Emergency
alarm sound. And do not transmit the alarm tone except in a true emergency!
2) The TX/BUSY indicator may be changed to another function via Set Mode Item 20:
EMG S; see page 66.
ATT (FRONT END ATTENUATOR)

The attenuator will reduce all signals (and noise) by 10 dB, and it may be used to make
reception more pleasant under extremely crowded conditions. This feature is not available
on the Wide FM mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 5: ATT.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the setting from OFF to ON.
6. If you wish to disable the attenuator, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the
DIAL knob to select OFF in step “4” above.
When the attenuator is activated, the Operating Mode icon (AM or FM) will
blink on the display.

ADVANCED OPERATION
RECEIVE BATTERY SAVER SETUP
An important feature of the VX-2R is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio to
sleep” for a time interval, periodically “waking it up” to check for activity. If somebody is
talking on the channel, the VX-2R will remain in the “active” mode, then resume its “sleep”
cycles. This feature significantly reduces quiescent battery drain, and you may change the
amount of “sleep” time between activity checks using the Set Mode:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 35: RXSAVE.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired “sleep” duration. The selections available
are 200 ms, 300 ms, 500 ms, 1 second, 2 seconds, or OFF. The default value is 200 ms.
When you are operating on Packet, switch the Receive Battery Saver OFF, as
the sleep cycle may “collide” with the beginning of an incoming Packet trans-
mission, causing your TNC not to receive the full data burst.
TX BATTERY SAVER
The VX-2R also includes a useful Transmit Battery Saver, which will automatically lower
the power output level when the last signal received was very strong. For example, when
you are in the immediate vicinity of a repeater station, there generally is no reason to use
the High Power output in order to achieve full-quieting access to the repeater. With the
Transmit Battery Saver, the automatic selection of Low Power operation conserves battery
drain significantly.
To activate the Transmit Battery Saver:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 46: TXSAVE.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “ON” (thus activating the Transmit
Battery Saver).

ADVANCED OPERATION
DISABLING THE BUSY INDICATOR
Further battery conservation may be accomplished by disabling the BUSY indicator while
receiving a signal. Use the following procedure:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 9: BSYLED.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “OFF” (thus disabling the BUSY
lamp).
AUTOMATIC POWER-OFF (APO) FEATURE

The APO feature helps conserve battery life by automatically turning the radio off after a
user-defined period of time within which there has been no dial or key activity. The avail-
able selections for the time before power-off are 0.5/1/3/5/8 hours, as well as APO Off.
The default condition for the APO is OFF, and here is the procedure for activating it:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 1: APO.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired time period after which the radio will
automatically shut down.
When the APO is activated, the “ ” icon will appear at the center bottom on the LCD. If
there is no action by you within the time interval programmed, the
microprocessor will shut down the radio automatically.
Just press and hold in the POWER switch for one second to turn
the transceiver back on after an APO shutdown, as usual.

ADVANCED OPERATION
TRANSMITTER TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)
The TOT feature provides a safety switch which limits transmission time to a pre-pro-
grammed value. This will promote battery conservation by not allowing you to make ex-
cessively-long transmissions, and in the event of a stuck PTT switch (perhaps if the radio
or a Speaker/Mic is wedged between car seats) it can prevent interference to other users as
well as battery depletion. As configured at the factory the TOT feature is set to OFF, and
here is the procedure for activating it:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 45: TOT.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the Time-Out Timer to the desired “Maximum TX” time
(1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes).
1) When your transmission time is within 10 seconds of the Time-Out Timer
expiration, an Alert bell will provide an audible warning from the speaker.
2) Since brief transmissions are the mark of a good operator, try setting up
your radio’s TOT feature for a maximum transmission time of one minute. This will
significantly improve battery life, too!
BUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCLO)

The BCLO feature prevents the radio’s transmitter from being activated if a signal strong
enough to break through the “noise” squelch is present. On a frequency where stations
using different CTCSS or DCS codes may be active, BCLO prevents you from disrupting
their communications accidentally (because your radio may be muted by its own Tone
Decoder). The default setting for the BCLO is OFF, and here is how to change that setting:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 6: BCLO.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “ON” (thus activating the BCLO
feature).

ADVANCED OPERATION
CHANGING THE TX DEVIATION LEVEL
In many areas of the world, channel congestion has required that operating channels be
closely spaced. In such operating environments, it often is required that operators use
reduced deviation levels, so as to reduce the potential for interference to users on adjacent
channels. The VX-2R includes a simple method of accomplishing this:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item 21: HLFDEV.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “ON.” In this configuration (HALF
DEVIATION active), the transmitter’s deviation will be approximately ±2.5 kHz.
The “normal” setting for the deviation (when this Menu Item is set to OFF)
is ±5 kHz.

MEMORY MODE
The VX-2R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include:
r “Regular” Memory Channels, which include:
¦ 900 “Standard” memory channels, numbered “1” through “900.”
¦ 100 “Frequency Skip Memories,” numbered “901” through “999” and “000.”
¦ 11 “Home” channels, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency
on each operating band.
¦ 50 sets of band-edge memories, also known as “Programmable Memory Scan”
channels, labeled “L01/U01” through “L50/U50.”
¦ 20 Memory Banks, labeled “b 1” through “b20.” Each Memory Bank can be
assigned up to 100 channels from the “regular” and “special” memory channels.
r Special Memory Channels, which include:
¦ 10 “Weather Broadcast” Channels.
¦ 280 VHF Marine Channels
¦ 89 popular Short-wave Broadcast Station Memory Channels.
Standard Memory Channels Frequency Skip Memory Channels PMS Memory Channels
(900 channels) (100 channels) (50 Sets)
900
000
L50/U50
889
999
L49/U49
4
L4/U4
903
3
902
L3/U3
901
2
L2/U2
1
L1/U1
900
HOME Channels
(11 channels)
UHF-TV Band
Action Band-2
430 MHz Band
Action Band-1
VHF-TV Band
144 MHz Band
Air Band
FM BC Band
50 MHz Band
SW Band
BC Band
Weather Broadcast Channels VHF Marine Channels Short-wave Broadcast Station

(10 channels) (280 channels) Memory Channels
(89 channels)
WX10
WX9
WX4
WX3
WX2
WX1

MEMORY MODE
REGULAR MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION
Memory Storage
1. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure to set up any
desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power level
may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it.
2. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second.
3. Within five seconds of releasing the [F/W] key, you need to make a decision regarding
channel storage. The microprocessor will automatically select the next-available “free”
channel (a memory register on which no data has been stored), so you may not wish to
make any change; if this is the case, proceed to step 4. If you wish to select a different
channel number into which to store the data, rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired
memory channel. You may jump 100 memory channels, if you’re in a hurry (101 à
201 à 301 ...), by pressing the [H/L] key (multiple times, if necessary). Any channel
that you see with a blinking channel number currently has no data written on it (i.e. the
channel is “free”).
4. Press the [F/W] key once more to store the frequency into memory.
5. You still will be operating in the “VFO” mode, so you may now enter other frequen-
cies, and store them into additional memory locations, by repeating the above process.
You may change the automatic memory channel selection feature to select
the “next-highest memory channel above the last-stored memory channel”
instead of the “next-available ‘free’ channel” via the Set Mode Item 27: MW
MODE; see page 68.
Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies (“Odd Splits”)

All memories can store an independent transmit frequency, for operation on repeaters with
non-standard shift. To do this:
1. Store the receive frequency using the method already described under MEMORY
STORAGE (it doesn’t matter if a repeater offset is active).
2. Turn to the desired transmit frequency, then press and hold in the [F/W] key for one
second.
3. Within five seconds of releasing the [F/W] key, rotate the DIAL knob to select the
same memory channel number as used in step “1” above.
4. Press and hold in the PTT switch, then press the [F/W] key once more momentarily
while holding the PTT switch in (this does not key the transmitter).
Whenever you recall a memory which contains inde-
pendently-stored transmit and receive frequencies, the
“ ” indication will appear in the display..

MEMORY MODE
Memory Recall
1. While operating in the VFO mode, press the [V/M] key to enter
the Memory mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired channel.
3. To return to the VFO mode, press the [V/M] key.
HOME Channel Memory

A special one-touch “HOME” channel is DEFAULT HOME CHANNELS
available for each of operating bands, to FREQUENCY
BAND
allow quick recall of a favorite operating USA VERSION EXP VERSION
BC Band 0.540 MHz 0.540 MHz
frequency /on each band.
SW Band 1.800 MHz 1.800 MHz
Home Channel storage is simple to ac- 50 MHz Ham Band 30.000 MHz 30.000 MHz
FM BC Band 59.000 MHz 88.000 MHz
complish: Air Band 108.000 MHz 108.000 MHz
1. Select the desired frequency, while 144 MHz Ham Band 146.520 MHz 144.000 MHz
operating in the VFO mode. Be sure VHF-TV Band 174.000 MHz 174.000 MHz
Action Band 1 230.000 MHz 230.000 MHz
to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS 430 MHz Ham Band 446.000 MHz 430.000 MHz
tones, as well as any desired repeater UHF-TV Band 470.000 MHz 470.000 MHz
offset. The power level may also be Action Band 2 860.000 MHz 860.000 MHz
set at this time, if you wish to store it.
2. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second.
3. While the memory channel number is blinking, just press the [HM/RV] key. The fre-
quency and other data (if any) will now be stored in the special HOME channel regis-
ter.
4. You may repeat this process on the other operating bands.
5. To recall the HOME channel, press and
hold in the [HM/RV] key for one second
while operating either in the VFO or MR
mode.
USA Version EXP Version
The UHF HOME channel is the
one used during “Emergency” operation. See page 31 for details regarding
this feature.
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MEMORY MODE
Labeling Memories
You may wish to append an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid
in recollection of the channel’s use (such as a club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished
using the Set Mode.
1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label.
2. Press and hold in the [H/L] key for one second to enter the Set
mode.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item labeled 29:
NM SET.
Set Mode Item.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the desired label.
6. Press the [V/M] key to move to the next character.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to program the remaining letters, numbers,
or symbols of the desired label. A total of six characters may be
used in the creation of a label.
8. If you make a mistake, press the [BAND] key to back-space the
cursor, then re-enter the correct letter, number, or symbol.
9. When you have completed the creation of the label, press the
PTT key to save the label and exit.
To display the alpha-numeric “Tag” (label):
1. Set the VX-2R to the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, and recall the desired channel.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item labeled 28:
NAME.
Item’s setting.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “ALPHA”
(thus enabling the alpha-numeric display).
6. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and activate the al-
pha-numeric Tag.
To disable the alpha-numeric Tag (enabling the frequency display),
just repeat above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select “FREQ”
in step 5 above.
You may set up some memory channels to have their frequencies displayed,
while others may be set to have their Name Tag displayed; the selection within
Set Mode Item 28 is not applied to all memory channels at once.
MEMORY MODE
Memory Offset Tuning
Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel,
as though you were in the “VFO” mode.
1. With the VX-2R in the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, select the desired memory chan-
nel.
2. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [V/M] key to activate the “Memory Tuning” fea-
ture. The Memory Channel number will be replaced by “tun.”
3. Rotate the DIAL knob, as desired, to tune to a new frequency.
The synthesizer steps selected for VFO operation on the cur-
rent band will be the steps used during Memory Tuning.
4. If you wish to return to the original memory frequency, just press the [V/M] key mo-
mentarily.
5. If you wish to store a new frequency set during Memory Tuning, just press and hold in
the [F/W] key for one second, per normal memory storage procedure. The micropro-
cessor will automatically set itself to the next-available clear memory location, and
you then press [F/W] again to lock in the new frequency.
1) If you want to replace the original memory contents with those of the new
frequency, be sure to rotate the DIAL knob to the original memory channel
number!
2) Any required CTCSS/DCS changes, or repeater offset modifications, must be done
before storing the data into the new (or original) memory channel location.

MEMORY MODE
Masking Memories
There may be situations where you want to “Mask” memories so they are not visible during
memory selection or scanning. For example, several memories used only in a city you visit
infrequently may be stored, then “Masked” until you visit that city, at which time you can
“Unmask” them for normal use.
1. Press the [V/M] key, if needed, to enter the MR mode.
2. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
memory channel to be “Masked” from view.
3. Press the [ ] key. The display will revert to memory channel #1. If you rotate the
DIAL knob to the location you just “Masked,” you will observe that it is now invisible.
4. To Unmask the hidden memory, repeat the above procedure: press and hold in the [F/
W] key for one second, rotate the DIAL knob to select the masked memory’s number,
then press the [ ] key to restore the memory channel’s data.
Watch out! You can manually store data over a “Masked” memory, deleting
previous data, if you’re not careful. Use the “next available memory” tech-
nique storage technique to avoid over-writing a masked memory.
Moving Memory Data to the VFO

Data stored on memory channels can easily be moved to the VFO, if you like.
1. Select the memory channel containing the frequency data to be moved to VFO.
2. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second, then press the [V/M] key. The data
will now have been copied to the VFO, although the original memory contents will
remain intact on the previously-stored channel.
If a Split Frequency Memory channel was transferred, the Tx frequency will
be ignored (you will be set up for Simplex operation on the Receive frequency).

MEMORY MODE
Memory Bank Operation
The large number of memories available in the VX-2R could be difficult to utilize without
some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the VX-2R includes provision for dividing
the memories into as many as twenty Memory Banks, so you can categorize the memories
in a manner convenient to you. You may enter and exit the “Memory Bank” mode by a
single press of the [BAND] key, as we shall see below.
Assigning Memories to a Memory Bank
1. Recall the memory channel to be assigned to a Memory Bank.
Memory Bank number you want as the Memory Bank for this
channel (“b 1” ~ “b20,” which is found before memory chan-
nel “1”) .
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily.
4. At this point, the memory channel data is copied into the Memory Bank.
Memory Bank Recall
2. Press the [BAND] key to activate the “Memory Bank” mode.The
Memory Bank number will appear on the display.
3. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [BAND] key.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Memory Bank
(“BANK 1” through “BANK 20”).
5. Press the [BAND] key; now, as you rotate the DIAL knob to select memories, you will
observe that you can only select memory channels in the current memory bank.
6. To change to another Memory Bank, press the [F/W] key, then press the [BAND] key;
now rotate the DIAL knob to select the new Memory Bank.
7. To exit from Memory Bank operation, just press the [BAND] key. “MEMORY” will
appear on the display, indicating that you are now in the “regu-
lar” Memory Recall mode, without utilization of the Memory
Banks. The memories stored in the various Banks will remain
in those banks, however; you do not need to store them again.

MEMORY MODE
Memory Only Mode
Once memory channel programming has been completed, you may place the radio in a
“Memory Only” mode, whereby VFO operation is impossible. This may be particularly
useful during public-service events, where a number of operators may be using the radio
for first time, and ultimate simplicity of channel selection is desired.
To place the radio into the Memory Only mode, turn the radio off. Now press
and hold in the [V/M] key while turning the radio on. To return to normal
operation, repeat the above power-on procedure.

MEMORY MODE
SPECIAL MEMORY CHANNEL OPERATION
The VX-2R provides Special Memory Channels, which made up of:
r 10 “Weather Broadcast” Channels.
r 280 VHF Marine Channels
r 89 popular Short-wave Broadcast Station Memory Channels.
You may assign the Special Memory Channels to a Memory Bank. See page
42 regarding Memory Bank Operation for details.
Weather Broadcast Channels

The VHF Weather Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank has been pre-programmed at
the factory, for quick selection of NOAA weather information stations.
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [ ] key, to recall the Special Memory Menu.
2. Press the [BAND] key, repeatedly if necessary to select “WX
CH” (thus recalling the Weather Broadcast Memory Bank).
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Weather Broadcast
channel.
4. If you wish to scan this bank to search for louder stations, just
press the PTT switch. When the scanner pauses on a station,
press the PTT key once to halt the can, or press it twice to
restart the scan.
5. To exit to normal operation, press the [V/M] key, or press [F/W] key followed by the
[ ] key..
1) In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurri-
canes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends
a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather
report on one of the NOAA weather channels. You may disable the Weather Alert tone
via Set Mode Item 48: WX ALT, if desired. See page 72.
2) You may append and display an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a Weather Broadcast
channel or channels. See page 39 regarding the labeling of a memory for details.
WEATHER BROADCAST CHANNEL FREQUENCY LIST
CH No. Frequency CH No. Frequency CH No. Frequency CH No. Frequency
1 162.550 MHz 4 162.425 MHz 7 162.525 MHz 10 163.275 MHz
2 165.400 MHz 5 162.450 MHz 8 161.650 MHz — —
3 162.475 MHz 6 162.500 MHz 9 161.775 MHz — —

MEMORY MODE
VHF Marine Channels
Another special Memory Bank contains VHF Marine Channels, pre-programmed at the
factory, for quick selection.
2. Press the [BAND] key, repeatedly if necessary, to select “MA-
RINE” (thus recalling the Marine Channel Memory Bank).
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select any of 280 available VHF Ma-
rine Channels.
4. To exit to normal operation, press the [V/M] key, or press [F/
W] key followed by the [ ] key..
VHF MARINE CHANNEL FREQUENCY LIST

CH Frequency CH Frequency CH Frequency CH Frequency CH Frequency CH Frequency CH Frequency
No. (MHz) No. (MHz) No. (MHz) No. (MHz) No. (MHz) No. (MHz) No. (MHz)
0 156.000 41 158.050 82 157.125 123 159.075 164 160.100 205 161.125 246 155.875
1 156.050 42 158.100 83 157.175 124 159.100 165 160.125 206 161.150 247 155.850
2 156.100 43 158.150 84 157.225 125 159.125 166 160.150 207 161.175 248 155.825
3 156.150 44 158.200 85 157.275 126 159.150 167 160.175 208 161.200 249 155.800
4 156.200 45 158.250 86 157.325 127 159.175 168 160.200 209 161.225 250 155.775
5 156.250 46 158.300 87 157.375 128 159.200 169 160.225 210 161.250 251 155.750
6 156.300 47 158.350 88 157.425 129 159.225 170 160.250 211 161.275 252 155.725
7 156.350 48 158.400 89 157.475 130 159.250 171 160.275 212 161.300 253 155.700
8 156.400 49 158.450 90 157.525 131 159.275 172 160.300 213 161.325 254 155.675
9 156.450 50 158.500 91 157.575 132 159.300 173 160.325 214 161.350 255 155.650
10 156.500 51 158.550 92 157.625 133 159.325 174 160.350 215 161.375 256 155.625
11 156.550 52 158.600 93 157.675 134 159.350 175 160.375 216 161.400 257 155.600
12 156.600 53 158.650 94 157.725 135 159.375 176 160.400 217 161.425 258 155.575
13 156.650 54 158.700 95 157.775 136 159.400 177 160.425 218 161.450 259 155.550
14 156.700 55 158.750 96 157.825 137 159.425 178 160.450 219 161.475 260 155.525
15 156.750 56 158.800 97 157.875 138 159.450 179 160.475 220 161.500 261 155.500
16 156.800 57 158.850 98 157.925 139 159.475 180 160.500 221 161.525 262 155.475
17 156.850 58 158.900 99 157.975 140 159.500 181 160.525 222 161.550 263 155.450
18 156.900 59 158.950 100 158.025 141 159.525 182 160.550 223 161.575 264 155.425
19 156.950 60 156.025 101 158.075 142 159.550 183 160.575 224 161.600 265 155.400
20 157.000 61 156.075 102 158.125 143 159.575 184 160.600 225 161.625 266 155.375
21 157.050 62 156.125 103 158.175 144 159.600 185 160.625 226 161.650 267 155.350
22 157.100 63 156.175 104 158.225 145 159.625 186 160.650 227 161.675 268 155.325
23 157.150 64 156.225 105 158.275 146 159.650 187 160.675 228 161.700 269 155.300
24 157.200 65 156.275 106 158.325 147 159.675 188 160.700 229 161.725 270 155.275
25 157.250 66 156.325 107 158.375 148 159.700 189 160.725 230 161.750 271 155.250
26 157.300 67 156.375 108 158.425 149 159.725 190 160.750 231 161.775 272 155.225
27 157.350 68 156.425 109 158.475 150 159.750 191 160.775 232 161.800 273 155.200
28 157.400 69 156.475 110 158.525 151 159.775 192 160.800 233 161.825 274 155.175
29 157.450 70 156.525 111 158.575 152 159.800 193 160.825 234 161.850 275 155.150
30 157.500 71 156.575 112 158.625 153 159.825 194 160.850 235 161.875 276 155.125
31 157.550 72 156.625 113 158.675 154 159.850 195 160.875 236 161.900 277 155.100
32 157.600 73 156.675 114 158.725 155 159.875 196 160.900 237 161.925 278 155.075
33 157.650 74 156.725 115 158.775 156 159.900 197 160.925 238 161.950 279 155.050
34 157.700 75 – 116 158.825 157 159.925 198 160.950 239 161.975 280 155.025
35 157.750 76 – 117 158.875 158 159.950 199 160.975 240 162.000 281 155.000
36 157.800 77 156.875 118 158.925 159 159.975 200 161.000 241 162.025
37 157.850 78 156.925 119 158.975 160 160.000 201 161.025 212 155.975
38 157.900 79 156.975 120 159.000 161 160.025 202 161.050 243 155.950
39 157.950 80 157.025 121 159.025 162 160.050 203 161.075 244 155.925
40 158.000 81 157.075 122 159.050 163 160.075 204 161.100 245 155.900

MEMORY MODE
Short-Wave Broadcast Station Memory Channels
A large number of Short-Wave Broadcast Station Memory Channels have also been pre-
programmed at the factory, for convenient selection of broadcast stations.
2. Press the [BAND] key to select the “RADIO” (thus recalling the
Broadcast Station Channel Memory Bank).
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select any of 89 available Broadcast
Stations.
4. Press the [H/L] key to toggle the display
indication between “Frequency” and “Sta-
tion Name.”
5. To exit to normal operation, press the [V/
M] key, or press the [F/W] key followed by the [ ] key..
BROADCAST STATION FREQUENCY LIST
Ch Freq. MODE Tag Station Name Ch Freq. MODE Tag Station Name
No. (MHz) No. (MHz)
1 6.030 AM VOA Voice of America 45 7.270 AM SPAIN Radio Exterior de Espana
5 5.995 AM CANADA Radio Canada International 49 6.090 AM LUXBRG Radio Luxembourg
6 7.235 AM CANADA Radio Canada International 50 7.485 AM NORWAY Radio Norway International
9 6.195 AM BBC British Broadcasting Corporation 53 13.800 AM NORWAY Radio Norway International
10 9.410 AM BBC British Broadcasting Corporation 54 6.065 AM SWEDEN Radio Sweden
13 6.045 AM FRANCE Radio France International 57 17.505 AM SWEDEN Radio Sweden
14 9.790 AM FRANCE Radio France International 58 6.120 AM FINLND Radio Finland
17 3.955 AM DW Deutsche Welle 61 9.795 AM FINLND Radio Finland
18 6.075 AM DW Deutsche Welle 62 5.940 AM RUSSIA Voice of Russia
21 6.060 AM ITALY Italian Radio International 65 12.030 AM RUSSIA Voice of Russia
22 7.175 AM ITALY Italian Radio International 66 9.435 AM ISRAEL Israel Broadcasting Authority
25 3.985 AM SWISS Swiss Radio International 69 17.545 AM ISRAEL Israel Broadcasting Authority
26 6.165 AM SWISS Swiss Radio International 70 6.045 AM INDIA All India Radio (AIR)
29 5.985 AM BELGUM Radio Vlaanderen International 73 15.020 AM INDIA All India Radio (AIR)
30 9.925 AM BELGUM Radio Vlaanderen International 74 7.190 AM CHINA China Radio International (CRI)
33 5.955 AM NDELND Radio Nederland 77 11.685 AM CHINA China Radio International (CRI)
34 6.020 AM NDELND Radio Nederland 78 5.975 AM KOREA Radio Korea
37 9.590 AM DENMRK Radio Denmark 81 13.670 AM KOREA Radio Korea
38 9.985 AM DENMRK Radio Denmark 82 6.155 AM JAPAN Radio Japan
41 9.780 AM PORTGL Radio Portugal 85 11.850 AM JAPAN Radio Japan
42 11.960 AM PORTGL Radio Portugal 86 5.995 AM ASTRLA Radio Australia
89 12080 AM ASTRLA Radio Australia

SCANNING
The VX-2R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, or a
portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on
that frequency, if you like.
Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin,
take a moment to select the way in which you would like the scanner to resume scanning
after it halts on a signal.
Setting the Scan-Resume Technique

Five options for the Scan-Resume mode are available:
3 SEC/5 SEC/10 SEC: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters, and
will hold there for the selected resume time. If you do not take
action to disable the scanner within that time period, the scanner
will resume even if the stations are still active.
BUSY: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. Two
seconds after the carrier has dropped because the other station(s)
ceased transmission, the scanner will resume. In the case of con-
stant-carrier signals like Weather Station broadcasts, the scanner
will likely remain on this frequency indefinitely.
HOLD: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. It will
not restart automatically; you must manually re-initiate scanning
if you wish to resume.
To set the Scan-Resume mode:
1. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 31: RESUME.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired scan-resume mode.
R.F. Says: The default condition for this Set Mode Item is “5 SEC.”
Setting the Squelch Level during active Scanning operation

The VX-2R allows adjustment of the Squelch level “on the fly” while you are scanning.
1. While the scanner is engaged, press the [F/W] key, then press the MONI key (the
current squelch level will appear below the frequency display).
2. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired Squelch level.
3. Press the PTT switch momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal opera-
tion. In this case, pressing the PTT switch this one time will not causing scanning to
stop.

SCANNING
VFO SCANNING
This mode allows you to scan on the VFO mode.
1. Select the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M] key, if necessary.
2. Press and hold in the [BAND] key for one second, and rotate the DIAL knob while
holding in the [BAND] key to select the bandwidth for the VFO scanner. Available
selections are ±1 MHz, ±2 MHz, ±5 MHz, BAND, ALL, and PMS-X.
BAND: The scanner will sweep frequencies only on the current band.
ALL: The scanner will sweep all frequencies between 0.5 MHz and 999 MHz.
PMS-X: The scanner will sweep frequencies within the currently-selected PMS fre-
quency pair. See page 52 for details.
3. Release the [BAND] key to start scanning.
4. If and when the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the
scanner will halt temporarily; the decimal point of the frequency display will blink
during this “Pause” condition.
5. The scanner will then resume according to the Scan-Resume mode selected in the
previous section.
6. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or [V/M] key.
1) When you start scanning, the VX-2R will be changing frequency in the
upward direction. If you want to change direction of the scan while it is un-
derway, rotate the DIAL knob one click in the opposite direction (in this case,
one click counter-clockwise). You’ll see the scanner turn around and change frequency
downward!
2) You may change the scanner’s method of operation so that the VFO frequency will
jump to the low band edge of the next band when the VFO frequency reaches the high
edge of the current band (or vice versa). See page 72 regarding Set Mode Item 47: VFO
MD.

SCANNING
VFO SCANNING
How to Skip (Omit) a Frequency during VFO Scan
If the VFO scan stops on a frequency or frequencies that you do not need (such as a spuri-
ous radiation from a television), such frequencies can be “skipped” during VFO scanning.
This accomplished by storing these frequencies in a special “Frequency Skip Memory”
bank reserved for this purpose.
To skip a frequency during VFO scanning:
1. While VFO scanning is stopped on the frequency that you do not need, press and hold
the [F/W] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Fre-
quency Skip Memory channel (901 - 999, and 000). The microprocessor will auto-
matically select the next-available “free” Frequency Skip Memory channel (a memory
register on which no data has been stored). If you see that any blinking channel num-
ber, it means that the channel currently has no data written on it (i.e. the channel is
“free”).
2. Press the [F/W] key to store the frequency into the Frequency Skip Memory; it now is
programmed to be ignored during VFO scanning.
The VX-2R has 100 VFO Frequency Skip Memory Channels.
To re-institute a frequency into the VFO scan loop:
memory channel to be re-instituted.
3. Press the [ ] key to delete the channel from the Frequency Skip Memory; this will re-
institute the frequency into the VFO scan loop.

SCANNING
MEMORY SCANNING
Memory scanning is similarly easy to initiate:
1. Set the radio to the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M] key, if necessary.
holding in the [BAND] key to select the desired Memory Scan mode. Available selec-
tions are ALL CH, BAND, and PMS-X.
ALL CH: The scanner sweeps all Memory channels.
BAND: The scanner sweeps only those Memory channels which are memorized on
the same operating band as the first channel on which scanning started.
PMS-X: The scanner will sweep frequencies within the currently-selected PMS fre-
quency pair. See page 52 for details.
3. Release the [BAND] key to initiate scanning.
4. As with VFO scanning, the scanner will halt on any signal encountered that is strong
enough to open the squelch; it will then resume scanning according to the Scan-Re-
sume mode set previously.
5. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or [V/M] key.
Temporary Memory Skip

If the scanner repeatedly stops on a channel due to temporary noise or interference, you
can temporarily mark it to be skipped (except for Memory Channel “1”). The channel will
be skipped until you manually stop the scan (by pressing the PTT switch, for example).
To skip a channel temporarily, press the [F/W] key, then press the [BAND] key while the
scanner has stopped on the channel to be skipped. The scanner will instantaneously re-
sume, and that channel will not be scanned during this scanning session.
How to Skip (Omit) a Channel during Memory Scan Operation

As mentioned previously, some continuous-carrier stations like a Weather Broadcast sta-
tion will seriously impede scanner operation if you are using the “Carrier Drop” Scan-
Resume mode, as the incoming signal will not pause long enough for the transceiver to
resume scanning. Such channels may be “Skipped” during scanning, if you like:
1. Recall the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning.
2. Press and hold the [H/L] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item 39: SKIP.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select “SKIP.” The current Memory Channel will now
be ignored during scanning. The “ONLY” selection is used for “Preferential Memory
Scan,” described in the next column.
6. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the setting and exit to
normal operation.

SCANNING
MEMORY SCANNING
When you recall the “skipped” memory channel manually, a small “u” icon will appear at
the left of the memory channel number, indicating it is to be ignored during scanning.
To re-institute a channel into the scanning loop, select “OFF” in step 5 above (the “Skipped”
channel will, of course, still be accessible via manual channel selection methods using the
DIAL knob in the MR mode, whether or not it is locked out of the scanning loop).
Preferential Memory Scan

The VX-2R also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which you can
“flag” within the memory system. These channels are designated by a blinking “u” icon
when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List.
When you initiate memory scanning, beginning on a channel with the blinking “u” icon
appended, only those channels bearing the blinking “u” icon will be scanned. If you ini-
tiate scanning on a channel which does not have the blinking “u” icon appended, you will
scan all channels including those with the blinking “u” icon appended.
Here is the procedure for setting up and using the Preferential Scan List:
1. Recall the Memory Channel which you wish to add to the Preferential Scan List.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 39: SKIP.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select “ONLY.”
6. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the settings and exit to
normal operation.
To initiate Preferential Memory Scan:
1. Press the [V/M] key momentarily to enter the Memory Recall mode, if you are not
using memories already.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select any channel which has a blinking “u” icon appended to the
channel number.
holding in the [BAND] key to select the desired Memory Scan mode.
ALL CH: The scanner sweeps all Preferential Memory channels.
BAND: The scanner sweeps only those Preferential Memory channels which are
memorized on the same operating band as the first channel on which scan-
ning started.
PMS-X: This is not Preferential Memory Scan. The scanner will sweep frequencies
within the currently-selected PMS frequency pair. See next page for details.
4. Release the [BAND] key to initiate Preferential Memory Scanning. Only the channels
which have a blinking “u” icon appended to the channel number will be scanned.

SCANNING
PROGRAMMABLE (BAND LIMIT) MEMORY SCAN (PMS)
This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VFO opera-
tion. For example, you might with to set up a limit (in North America) of 144.300 MHz to
148.000 MHz so as to prevent encroachment into the SSB/CW “Weak Signal” portion of
the band below 144.300 MHz. Here’s how to do this:
1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M] key, if necessary.
2. Using the techniques learned earlier, store (per the above concept) 144.300 MHz into
Memory Channel #L1 (the “L” designates the Lower sub-band limit).
3. Likewise, store 148.000 MHz into Memory Channel #U1 (the “U” designates the
Upper sub-band limit).
4. Switch to the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M] key once, then rotate the DIAL to
select Memory Channel # L1.
5. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [V/M] key to start PMS operation; the Memory
Channel number will be replaced by “P 1.” Tuning and scanning (engaged by pressing
and holding in the [BAND] key for one second) will now be limited within the just-
programmed range.
6. 50 pairs of Band Limit memories, labeled L1/U1 through L50/U50 are available. You
therefore can set upper and lower operation limits on a number of bands, if you like.
“PRIORITY CHANNEL” SCANNING (DUAL WATCH)

The VX-2R’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows
you to operate on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a user-defined
Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Memory Channel which is
strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance
with the Scan-Resume mode set via Set Mode Item 31: RESUME. See page 47.
Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:
1. Press the [V/M] key momentarily to enter the Memory Recall mode, if you are not
using memories already.
2. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second, then rotate DIAL knob to select the
memory channel you wish to be the “Priority” channel.
3. Press the [BAND] key. The “ ” icon will appear to the left side of the memory
channel number, indicating it is the Priority channel.
4. Now set the VX-2R for operation on another memory channel, or on a VFO frequency.
5. Press and hold in the [V/M] key for one second. The display will remain on the VFO or
memory channel selected; however, the “ ” icon will appear
on the display, and every five seconds the VX-2R will check
the Priority Channel for activity. If a station appears on the Pri-
ority Channel, the radio will pause on that channel, as described
previously.
SCANNING
AUTOMATIC LAMP ILLUMINATION ON SCAN STOP
The VX-2R will automatically illuminate the LCD Lamp whenever the scanner stops on a
signal; this allows you to see the frequency of the incoming signal better at night. Note that
this will, of course, increase the battery consumption, so be sure to switch it off during the
day (the default condition for this feature is “ON”).
The procedure for disabling the Scan Lamp is:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 37: SCNLMP.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “OFF.”
normal operation.
BAND EDGE BEEPER

The VX-2R will automatically “beep” when a band edge is encountered during scanning
(either in standard VFO scanning or during PMS operation). You may enable this feature
(band edge beeper) when the frequency reaches the band edge while selecting the VFO
frequency by the DIAL knob.
The procedure for enabling the Band-Edge Beeper is:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 19: EDGBP.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “ON.”
normal operation.

SMART SEARCH OPERATION
The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to where
activity is encountered by your radio. When Smart Search is engaged, the transceiver will
search above and below your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (with-
out stopping on them even momentarily); these frequencies are stored into a special Smart
Search memory band, consisting of 31 memories (15 above the current frequency, 15 be-
low the current frequency, plus the current frequency itself).
Two basic operating modes for Smart Search are available:
SINGLE: In this mode, the transceiver will sweep the current band once in each direction
starting on the current frequency. All channels where activity is present will be
loaded into the Smart Search memories; whether or not all 31 memories are filled,
the search will stop after one sweep in each direction.
CONT: In this mode, the transceiver will make one pass in each direction as with One-
Shot searching; if all 31 channels are not filled after the first sweep, however, the
radio will continue sweeping until they are all filled.
Setting the Smart Search Mode

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 36: S SCH.
Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Smart Search mode
(see above).
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit
to normal operation.

SMART SEARCH OPERATION
Storing Smart Search Memories
1. Set the radio to the VFO mode. Be sure that you have the Squelch adjusted properly
(so that band noise is quieted).
2. Rotate the DIAL, while pressing and holding in the [MD] key,
to select “S SRCH (Smart Search mode).”
3. Release the [MD] key to enter the Smart Search mode.
4. Press and hold the [BAND] key for one second to begin the
Smart Search scanning.
5. As active channels are detected, you will observe the number of “loaded” channels
increasing in the regular memory channel window.
6. Depending on the mode you set for Smart Search operation (“SINGLE” or “CONT”),
the Smart Search scan will eventually terminate, and the LCD
will revert to Smart Search Memory Channel “C.”
7. To recall the Smart Search memories, rotate the DIAL knob to
choose from among the Smart Search memories.
8. To return to normal operation, just press the [MD] key.
Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time. You don’t
need to spend hours looking up repeater frequencies from a reference
guidebook…just ask your VX-2R where the action is!

CHANNEL COUNTER OPERATION
The Channel Counter allows measuring of the frequency of a nearby transmitter, without
knowing that frequency in advance. The frequency can be measured by bringing the VX-
2R close to the transceiver which is transmitting.
The VX-2R performs a high-speed search within a ±5 MHz range from the frequency
displayed on the LCD. When the strongest signal in that range is identified, the VX-2R
displays the frequency of that (strongest) signal, and writes it into the special “Channel
Counter” memory.
Note: This Channel Counter is designed to provide an indication of the operating fre-
quency of the incoming signal, one that is close enough to allow the user, thereafter, to
tune precisely to the other station’s frequency. This feature is not, however, designed to
provide a precise determination of the other station’s frequency.
1. Set the radio to the VFO mode in the predicted frequency range for the transmitter to
be measured.
2. Bring the VX-2R into close proximity to the transmitter to be measured.
3. Rotate the DIAL, while pressing and holding in the [MD] key,
to select “CH CNT (Channel Counter mode).”
4. Release the [MD] key to begin the Channel Counter; the fre-
quency of the nearby station will be displayed. When the chan-
nel counter is active, a 50 dB receiver front-end attenuator will
be engaged. Therefore, only stations in close proximity may
have their frequencies measured using this feature.
5. If it isn’t possible to determine the signal’s frequency, the trans-
ceiver will return to the frequency on which you were operating
when you started Channel Counter operation.
6. When you are finished, just press the [MD] key. The radio will
exit from Channel Counter operation.

CHANNEL COUNTER OPERATION
Setting the Channel Counter Sweep Width
You may change the bandwidth of the Channel Counter. Available selections are ±5, ±10,
±50, and ±100 MHz (default: ±5 MHz).
Here is the procedure for setting the Channel Counter Bandwidth:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 10: CH CNT.
Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired bandwidth.
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INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE
The VX-2R can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station) which is tied into the
Vertex Standard WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) net-
work, operating in the “SRG” (Sister Radio Group) mode. Details may be found at the
WIRES-II Web site: http://www.vxstd.com/en/wiresinfo-en/. This feature may also be used
to access other systems, as described below.
1. Press the [ ] key to activate the Internet Connection feature.
The “ ” icon will appear in the upper right corner of the dis-
play.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob, while pressing and holding in the [ ]
key, to select the access number corresponding to the WIRES™
repeater to which you wish to establish an Internet link (ask
your repeater owner/operator if you don’t know the access num-
bers in the network). Now release the [ ] key to exit from the
selection mode.
3. With the Internet Connection feature activated (as in step 1 above), the VX-2R will
generate a brief (0.1 second) DTMF tone according to your selection in step 2. This
DTMF tone is sent at the beginning of every transmission to establish or maintain the
link to the remote WIRES™ repeater operating in the SRG mode.
4. To disable the Internet Connection feature, press the [ ] key again (The “Internet”
icon disappear from the display.
You may access other Internet Link Systems that use a DTMF string for access.
1. Load the DTMF tones which you wish to use for Internet-link access into a DTMF
Autodial memory resister. For purposes of this example, we will use “#123” as the
access code.
A. Press and hold in the [H/L] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
B. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 17: DTMF.
C. Press the [H/L] key to enable adjustment of this Set Mode
Item.
D. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Item to “AUTO.”
E. Press the [H/L] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob
one click clockwise to select Set Mode Item 18: DTMF S.
F. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 18: DTMF
S.
G. Press the [H/L] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob
to select the DTMF Memory register into which you wish
to store the access code.
H. Press the [V/M] key momentarily. The first digit will blink.
I. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “F” (representing DTMF
“#”: the first digit of the DTMF string).

INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE
J. Press the [V/M] key momentarily to accept the first digit
and move to the second digit of the DTMF string.
J. Repeat the previous steps until you have completed the ac-
cess code (“#123”).
K. Press the [H/L ] key momentarily to store the DTMF
memory.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 23: INT MD.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “LINK” (thus
activating the “Other Internet Link System” mode).
5. Press the PTT key to save the new settings and exit to normal
operation.
6. Press the [ ] key to activate the Internet Connection feature.
The “ ” icon will appear in the upper right corner of the display..
7. If you have stored multiple DTMF strings for access to different link nodes, rotate the
DIAL knob, while pressing and holding in the [ ] key, to select the DTMF Memory
register (CH1 - CH9) corresponding to that node’s DTMF access string.
8. Whit the Internet Connection feature is activated per step 6 above, you may now press
the [ ] key, while you are transmitting, to send out the selected DTMF string (to
establish the link to the desired Internet-link mode).
9. To return to the WIRES™ mode, repeat steps 2 - 5 above.

RESET PROCEDURES
In some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be corruption of
data in the microprocessor (due to static electricity, etc.). If this happens, resetting of the
microprocessor may restore normal operation. Note that all memories will be erased if you
do a complete microprocessor reset, as described below.
MICROPROCESSOR RESETTING
To clear all memories and other settings to factory defaults:
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Press and hold in the [BAND], [H/L] and [V/M] keys while turning the radio on.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to reset all settings to their factory defaults (press
any other key to cancel the Reset procedure).
SET MODE RESETTING

To reset the Set Mode Item settings to their factory defaults:
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Press and hold in the [BAND] and [V/M] keys while turning the radio on.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to reset the Set (Menu) mode settings to their factory
defaults (press any other key to cancel the Reset procedure).

CLONING
The VX-2R includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and configu-
ration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another VX-2R. This can be particu-
larly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation. Here
is the procedure for Cloning one radio’s data to another:
1. Turn both radios off.
2. Connect the optional CT-27 Clone Cable between the MIC/SP jacks of the two ra-
dios.
3. Press and hold in the [F/W] key while turning the radios on. Do
this for both radios (the order of switch-on does not matter).
“CLONE” will appear on the displays of both radios when the
Clone mode is successfully activated in this step.
4. On the Destination radio, press the [V/M] key (“WAIT” will
appear on the LCD).
5. Press the [BAND] key on the Source radio; “TX” will appear
on the Source radio, and the data from this radio will be trans-
ferred to the other radio.
6. If there is a problem during the cloning process, “ERROR” will
be displayed. Check your cable connections and battery volt-
age, and try again.
7. If the data transfer is successful, “CLONE” will reappear on both displays. Turn both
radios off and disconnect the clone cable. You can then turn the radios back on, and
begin normal operation.
CT-27 CLONING CABLE

SET (MENU) MODE
The VX-2R Set Mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to
activate and set. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of transceiver param-
eters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to
activate the Set Mode:
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item to be adjusted.
3. Press the [H/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of the Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust or select the parameter to be changed on the Set Mode
Item selected in above step.
5. After completing your selection and adjustment, press the PTT switch momentarily to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
Some Set Mode Items (like Set Mode Item 44: TN FRQ) require that the [H/
L] key be pressed after setting of the parameter, and before exiting to normal
operation.
“MY MENU” Short-cut Key Setup

The MY MENU key function allows you to create a short-cut path for recall of one of Set
Mode Items. The [ ] key then serves as the “Short-Cut” key..
1. Press and hold in the [ ] key while turning the radio on. This procedure switches the
[ ] key between the “Internet Connection” function and the “MY MENU” key func-
tion.
2. Recall the Set Mode Item which you wish to assign to the [ ] key as a Menu short-
cut.
3. Press and hold in the [ ] key for one second to assign the Set Mode Item to the [ ]
key.

SET (MENU) MODE
Available Values
Set Mode Item Function (Default: Bold Itaric)
1 [APO] Setting of the Automatic Power-Off feature. OFF/30MIN/1HOUR/3HOUR/
5HOUR/8HOUR
2 [AR BEP] Selects the Beep option during ARTS operation. IN RNG/ALWAYS/OFF
3 [AR INT] Selects the Polling Interval during ARTS operation. 25SEC/15SEC
4 [ARS] Enables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function. ON/OFF
5 [ATT] Enables/Disables the receiver Front-end Attenuator. OFF/ON
6 [BCLO] Enables/Disables the Busy Channel Lock-Out feature. ON/OFF
7 [BEEP] Enables/Disables the Keypad beeper. ON/OFF
8 [BELL] Selects the number of CTCSS/DCS Bell ringer repetitions. OFF/1/3/5/8/CONT
9 [BSYLED] Enables/Disables the BUSY LED while the Squelch is open. ON/OFF
10 [CH CNT] Selects the Channel Counter Search Width. ±5 MHz/±10 MHz/±50 MHz/
±100 MHz
11 [CK SFT] Shifting of the CPU clock frequency. OFF/ON
12 [CW ID] Programs and activates the CW Identifier (used during ARTS operation). ---
13 [DC VLT] Indicates the DC Supply Voltage. ---
14 [DCS CD] Setting of the DCS code. 104 standard DCS codes (023)
15 [DCS RV] Enables/Disables “Inverted” DCS code decoding. DISABL/ENABLE
16 [DIMMER] Setting of the Display brightness level. LVL 0 - LVL 12
17 [DTMF] Selects the DTMF Autodialer Memory Number. DTMF1 - DTMF 9, or MANUAL
18 [DTMF S] Programming of the DTMF Autodialer. ---
19 [EDG BP] Enables/Disables the Band-edge beeper while selecting the frequency by OFF/ON
the DIAL knob.
20 [EMG S] Select the alarms utilized when the Emergency function is engaged. BEEP/STROBE/BP+STR/BEAM/
BP+BEM/CW/BP+CW
21 [HLFDEV] Reducing the Deviation level by 50 %. OFF/ON
22 [HM/RV] Selects the function of the [HM/RV] key. REV/HOME
23 [INT MD] Selects the “Internet Connection” feature. WIRES/LINK
24 [LAMP] Selects the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode. KEY/CONT/OFF
25 [LOCK] Selects the Control Locking lockout combination. KEY/DIAL/K+D/PTT/K+P/D+P/ALL
26 [M/T-CL] Selects the MONI key (just below the PTT switch) function. MONI/T-CALLø1
27 [MW MD] Selects the method of selection of channels for Memory Storage. NEXT/ LOWER
28 [NAME] Toggles the display indication between “frequency” and the channel’s FREQ/ALPHA
“Alpha/Numeric Tag.”
29 [NM SET] Stores Alpha-Numeric “Tags” for the Memory channels. ---
30 [OPNMSG] Selects the Opening Message that appears when the radio is powered on. DC/MSG/OFF
31 [RESUME] Selects the Scan Resume mode. 3 SEC/5 SEC/10 SEC/BUSY/HOLD
32 [RF SQL] Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level. S1/S2/S3/S4/S5/S6/S8/S9+/OFF
33 [RPT] Sets the Repeater Shift Direction. SIMP/-RPT/+RPTø2
34 [RX MD] Selects the Receiving mode. AUTO/N-FM/AM/W-FM
35 [RXSAVE] Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (“sleep” ratio). 200MS(1:1)/300MS(1:1.5)/
500MS(1:2.5)/1S(1:5)/2S(1:10)/
OFF
36 [S SCH] Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. SINGLE/CONT
37 [SCNLMP] Enables/Disables the Scan lamp while paused. ON/OFF
38 [SHIFT] Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift. ---
39 [SKIP] Selects the Memory Scan channel-selection mode. OFF/SKIP/ONLY
40 [SPLIT] Enables/Disables split CTCSS/DCS coding. OFF/ON
41 [SQL] Sets the Squelch threshold level. Narrow FM: LVL 0 - LVL 15 (LVL 1),
Wide FM: LVL 0 - LVL 8 (LVL 2)
42 [SQL TYP] Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. OFF/TONE/TSQ/DCS/RV TN
43 [STEP] Setting of the synthesizer steps. 5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz,
or AUTO
44 [TN FRQ] Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. 50 standard CTCSS tones
(100.0 Hz)
45 [TOT] Setting of the TOT time. OFF/1M/3M/5M/10M (Minutes)
46 [TXSAVE] Enables/Disables the Transmitter Battery Saver. OFF/ON
47 [VFO MD] Selects or disables the VFO band edge limiting for the current band. BAND/ALL
48 [WX ALT] Enables/Disables the NOAA Weather Alert Feature. OFF/ON
ø1: Depends on transceiver version.
ø2: Depends on operating band and transceiver version.

SET (MENU) MODE
SQL SETTING SET M ODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT)
Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level. 32 [RF SQL] S1/S2/S3/S4/S5/S6/S8/S9+/OFF
Sets the Squelch threshold level. 41 [SQL] Narrow FM: LVL 0 - LVL 15 (LVL 1),
Wide FM: LVL 0 - LVL 8 (LVL 2)
REPEATER SETTING SET M ODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT)
Enables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function. 4 [ARS] ON/OFF
Sets the Repeater Shift Direction. 33 [RPT] SIMP/-RPT/+RPTø1
Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift. 38 [SHIFT] ---
CTCSS/DCS/DTMF SETTING SET M ODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT)
Selects the number of CTCSS/DCS Bell ringer repetitions. 8 [BELL] OFF/1/3/5/8/CONT
Setting of the DCS code. 14 [DCS CD] 104 standard DCS codes (023)
Enables/Disables “Inverted” DCS code decoding. 15 [DCS RV] DISABL/ENABLE
Selects the DTMF Autodialer Memory Number. 17 [DTMF] DTMF1 - DTMF 9, or MANUAL
Programming of the DTMF Autodialer. 18 [DTMF S] ---
Enables/Disables split CTCSS/DCS coding. 40 [SPLIT] OFF/ON
Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. 42 [SQL TYP] OFF/TONE/TSQ/DCS/RV TN
Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. 44 [TN FRQ] 50 standard CTCSS tones (100.0 Hz)
ARTS SETTING SET M ODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT)
Selects the Beep option during ARTS operation. 2 [AR BEP] IN RNG/ALWAYS/OFF
Selects the Polling Interval during ARTS operation. 3 [AR INT] 25SEC/15SEC
Programs and activates the CW Identifier 12 [CW ID] ---
(used during ARTS operation).
M EMORY SETTING SET M ODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT)
Selects the method of selection of channels for Memory Storage. 27 [MW MD] NEXT/ LOWER
Toggles the display indication between 28 [NAME] FREQ/ALPHA
“frequency” and the channel’s “Alpha/Numeric Tag.”
Stores Alpha-Numeric “Tags” for the Memory channels. 29 [NM SET] ---
SCAN SETTING SET M ODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT)
Selects the Memory Scan channel-selection mode. 239 [SKIP] OFF/SKIP/ONLY
Selects the Channel Counter Search Width. 10 [CH CNT] ±5 MHz/±10 MHz/±50 MHz/±100 MHz
Selects the Scan Resume mode. 31 [RESUME] 3 SEC/5 SEC/10 SEC/BUSY/HOLD
Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. 36 [S SCH] SINGLE/CONT
Enables/Disables the Scan lamp while paused. 37 [SCNLMP] ON/OFF
POWER SAVE SETTING SET M ODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT)
Setting of the Automatic Power-Off feature. 1 [APO] OFF/30MIN/1HOUR/3HOUR/5HOUR/
8HOUR
Enables/Disables the BUSY LED while the Squelch is open. 9 [BSYLED] ON/OFF
Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (“sleep” ratio). 35 [RXSAVE] 200MS(1:1)/300MS(1:1.5)/
500MS(1:2.5)/1S(1:5)/2S(1:10)/OFF
Setting of the TOT time. 45 [TOT] OFF/1M/3M/5M/10M (Minutes)
Enables/Disables the Transmitter Battery Saver. 46 [TXSAVE] OFF/ON
DISPLAY SETTING SET M ODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT)
Setting of the Display brightness level. 16 [DIMMER] LVL 0 - LVL 12
Selects the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode. 24 [LAMP] KEY/CONT/OFF
SWITCH /KNOB SETTING SET M ODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT)
Enables/Disables the Keypad beeper. 7 [BEEP] ON/OFF
Selects the function of the [HM/RV] key. 22 [HM/RV] REV/HOME
Selects the MONI key (just below the PTT switch) function. 26 [M/T-CL] MONI/T-CALLø2
Selects the Control Locking lockout combination. 25 [LOCK] KEY/DIAL/K+D/PTT/K+P/D+P/ALL
M ISCELLANEOUS SETTING SET M ODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFALT)
Enables/Disables the receiver Front-end Attenuator. 5 [ATT] OFF/ON
Enables/Disables the Busy Channel Lock-Out feature. 6 [BCLO] OFF/ON
Shifting of the CPU clock frequency. 11 [CK SFT] OFF/ON
Indicates the DC Supply Voltage. 13 [DC VLT] ---
Enables/Disables the Band-edge beeper 19 [EDG BP] OFF/ON
while selecting the frequency by the DIAL knob.
Select the alarms utilized when the Emergency function is engaged. 20 [EMG S] BEEP/STROBE/BP+STR/BEAM/
BP+BEM/CW/BP+CW
Reducing the Deviation level by 50 %. 21 [HLFDEV] ON/OFF
Selects the “Internet Connection” feature. 23 [INT MD] WIRES/LINK
Selects the Opening Message that appears 30 [OPNMSG] DC/MSG/OFF
when the radio is powered on.
Selects the Receivng mode. 34 [RX MD] AUTO/N-FM/AM/W-FM
Setting of the synthesizer steps. 43 [STEP] 5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz, or
AUTO
Selects or disables the VFO band edge limiting for the current band. 47 [VFO MD] BAND/ALL
Enables/Disables the NOAA Weather Alert Feature. 48 [WX ALT] OFF/ON
ø1: Depends on operating band and transceiver version.

ø2: Depends on transceiver version.

SET (MENU) MODE
SET MODE SUMMARY
Set Mode Item 1 [APO]
Function: Setting of the Automatic Power-Off feature.
Available Values: OFF/30MIN/1HOUR/3HOUR/5HOUR/8HOUR
Default: OFF
Set Mode Item 2 [AR BEP]
Function: Selects the Beep option during ARTS operation.
Available Values: IN RNG/ALWAYS/OFF
Default: IN RNG
IN RNG: Beeps sound only when the radio first detects that you are within range.
ALWAYS: Beeps sound every time a polling transmission is received from the other sta-
tion (every 15 or 25 seconds when in range).
OFF: No alert beeps sound.
Set Mode Item 3 [AR INT ]
Function: Selects the Polling Interval during ARTS operation.
Available Values: 25SEC/15SEC
Default: 25SEC
Set Mode Item 4 [ARS]
Function: Enables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function.
Available Values: ON/OFF
Default: ON
Set Mode Item 5 [ATT]
Function: Enables/Disables the receiver Front-end Attenuator.
Available Values: OFF/ON
Default: OFF
Set Mode Item 6 [BCLO]
Function: Enables/Disables the Busy Channel Lock-Out feature.
Default: OFF
Set Mode Item 7 [BEEP]
Function: Enables/Disables the Keypad beeper.
Default: ON
Set Mode Item 8 [BELL]
Function: Selects the number of CTCSS/DCS Bell ringer repetitions.
Available Values: OFF/1/3/5/8/CONT (Continuous ringing)
Default: OFF
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SET MODE SUMMARY
Set Mode Item 9 [BSYLED]
Function: Enables/Disables the BUSY LED while the Squelch is open.
Default: ON
Set Mode Item 10 [CH CNT ]
Function: Selects the Channel Counter Search Width.
Available Values: ±5 MHz/±10 MHz/±50 MHz/±100 MHz
Default: ±5 MHz
Set Mode Item 11 [CK SFT]
Function: Shifting of the CPU clock frequency.
Default: OFF
This function is only used to move a spurious response “birdie,” should it fall on a desired
frequency.
Set Mode Item 12 [CW ID]
Function: Programs and activates the CW Identifier (used during ARTS operation).
See page ?? for details.
Set Mode Item 13 [DC VLT ]
Function: Indicates the DC Supply Voltage.
Set Mode Item 14 [DCS RV] DCS CODE
Function: Setting of the DCS code. 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053
Available Values: 104 standard DCS codes 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122
Default: 023 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162
165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244
Set Mode Item 15 [DCS CP] 245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271
Function: Enables/Disables “Inverted” DCS 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351
356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432
code decoding.
445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503
Available Values: DISABL/ENABLE
506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624
Default: DISABL 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731
732 734 743 754 – – – – – –
Set Mode Item 16 [DIMMER]
Function: Setting of the Display brightness level.
Available Values: LVL 0 - LVL 12
Default: LVL 12

SET (MENU) MODE
SET MODE SUMMARY
Set Mode Item 17 [DTMF]
Function: Selects the DTMF Autodialer Memory Number.
Available Values: DTMF1 - DTMF 9, or MANUAL
Default: MANUAL
Set Mode Item 18 [DTMF S]
Function: Programming of the DTMF Autodialer.
See page ?? for details.
Set Mode Item 19 [EDG BP]
Function: Enables/Disables the Band-edge beeper while selecting the frequency by the
DIAL knob.
Default: OFF
Set Mode Item 20 [EMG S]
Function: Select the alarms utilized when the Emergency function is engaged.
Available Values: BEEP/STROBE/BP+STR/BEAM/BP+BEM/CW/BP+CW
Default: BP+STR
BEEP (BP): Loud “Alarm” sounds.
STROBE (STB): Flashes the BUSY/TX indicator in bright white color.
BP+STB: Loud “Alarm” sounds along with flashing of the BUSY/TX indicator in
white.
BEAM: The BUSY/TX indicator glows continuously in white.
BP+BEM: Loud “Alarm” sounds and the BUSY/TX indicator glows continuously
in white.
CW: The BUSY/TX indicator flashes according to the programmed Emer-
gency message (Morse Code)ø at a rate of five words per minute.
BP+CW: Sounds tones via the speaker, and flashes the BUSY/TX indicator, ac-
cording to the programmed Emergency message (Morse Code) ø at a rate
of five words per minute. The internationally-recognized Morse Code
“S.O.S” message (• • • – – – • • •) is programmed at the factory for the
Emergency message.
øHere’s how to program the Emergency Message:
1. Set this Set Mode Item to “CW” or “BP+CW.”
2. Press the [V/M] key to enable programming of the emergency message. You will no-
tice the first character entry’s place blinking.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first letter/number of the message, then press the
[V/M] key momentarily to save the first letter/number and move on to the next charac-
ter.

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SET MODE SUMMARY
4. Repeat the previous step as necessary to complete the message (up to 16 characters).
5. If you make a mistake, press the [BAND] key to back-space the cursor; now re-enter
the correct letter/number.
7. When you have entered the message, press the [H/L] key momentarily to confirm the
message, then press the PTT key to save the settings and exit to normal operation.
Set Mode Item 21 [HLFDEV]
Function: Reducing the Deviation level by 50 %.
Default: OFF
Set Mode Item 22 [HM/RV]
Function: Selects the function of the [HM/RV] key.
Available Values: REV/HOME
Default: REV
REV: Pressing the [HM/RV] key reverses the transmit and receive frequencies during
repeater operation.
HOME: Pressing the [HM/RV] key instantly recalls a favorite “Home” channel.
Set Mode Item 23 [INT MD]
Function: Selects the “Internet Connection” feature.
Available Values: WIRES/LINK
Default: WIRES (sends a single DTMF digit at the beginning of each transmission)
Set Mode Item 24 [LAMP]
Function: Selects the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode.
Available Values: KEY/CONT/OFF
Default: KEY
KEY: Illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 seconds when any key is pressed.
CONT: Illuminates the LCD/Keypad continuously.
OFF: Disables the LCD/Keypad illumination
Set Mode Item 25 [LOCK]
Function: Selects the Control Locking lockout combination.
Available Values: KEY/DIAL/K+D/PTT/K+P/D+P/ALL
Default: KEY
Note: “K” = “Key;” “D” = “Dial;” and “P” = “PTT.”

SET (MENU) MODE
SET MODE SUMMARY
Set Mode Item 26 [M/T-CL]
Function: Selects the MONI key (just below the PTT switch) function.
Available Values: MONI/T-CALL
Default: Depends on the transceiver version.
MONI: Pressing the MONI key causes the Noise/Tone Squelch to be over-ridden, allow-
ing you to listen for weak (or non-encoded) signals.
T-CALL: Pressing the MONI key activates a 1750-Hz burst tone, used for repeater access
in many countries (especially in Europe).
Set Mode Item 27 [MW MD]
Function: Selects the method of selection of channels for Memory Storage.
Available Values: NEXT/ LOWER
Default: NEXT
NEXT: Stores the data into the memory channel which is next-highest from the last-
stored memory channel.
LOWER: Stores the data into the next-available “free” channel.
Set Mode Item 28 [NAME]
Function: Toggles the display indication between “frequency” and the channel’s “Alpha/
Numeric Tag.”
Available Values: FREQ/ALPHA
Default: FREQ
Set Mode Item 29 [NM SET]
Function: Stores Alpha-Numeric “Tags” for the Memory channels.
See page 39 for details.
Set Mode Item 30 [OPNMSG]
Function: Selects the Opening Message that appears when the radio is powered on.
Available Values: DC/MSG/OFF
Default: DC
DC: DC supply voltage
MSG: Set by user. See below.
OFF: No Opening Message
Here’s how to program the Opening Message:
1. Set this Set Mode Item to “MSG.”
2. Press the [V/M] key momentarily to enable programming of the opening message. You
will notice the first character entry’s location blinking.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first letter/number of the message, then press the
[V/M] key momentarily to save the first letter/number and move on to the next charac-
ter.

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SET MODE SUMMARY
4. Repeat the previous step as necessary to complete the message (up to six characters).
5. If you make a mistake, press the [BAND] key to back-space the cursor; now re-enter
the correct letter/number.
7. When you have entered the desired opening message, press the [H/L] key momen-
tarily to confirm the message, then press the PTT key to save the settings and exit to
normal operation.
Set Mode Item 31 [RESUME]
Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode.
Available Values: 3 SEC/5 SEC/10 SEC/BUSY/HOLD
Default: 5 SEC
3 SEC/5 SEC/10 SEC: The scanner will hold for the selected resume time, then resume
whether or not the other station is still transmitting.
BUSY: The scanner will hold until the signal disappears, then will resume
when the carrier drops.
HOLD: The scanner will stop when a signal is received, and will not re-
start.
Set Mode Item 32 [RF SQL]
Function: Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level.
Available Values: S1/S2/S3/S4/S5/S6/S8/S9+/OFF
Default: OFF
Set Mode Item 33 [RPT ]
Function: Sets the Repeater Shift Direction.
Available Values: SIMP/–RPT/+RPT
Default: Depends on the transceiver version, as well as the setting of Set Mode Item 5
[ARS].
Set Mode Item 34 [RX MD]
Function: Selects the Reciving mode.
Available Values: AUTO/N-FM/AM/W-FM
Default: AUTO (Mode automatically changes according to operating frequency.)
Set Mode Item 35 [RXSAVE]
Function: Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (“sleep” ratio)
Available Values: 200MS(1:1)/300MS(1:1.5)/500MS(1:2.5)/1S(1:5)/2S(1:10)/OFF
Default: 200MS

SET (MENU) MODE
SET MODE SUMMARY
Set Mode Item 36 [S SCH]
Function: Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode.
Available Values: SINGLE/CONT
Default: SINGLE
SINGLE: The transceiver sweeps the current band once in each direction starting on the
current frequency. All channels where activity is present (up to 15 in each direc-
tion) are loaded into the Smart Search memories. Whether or not all 31 memo-
ries are filled, the search stops after one sweep in each direction.
CONT: The transceiver makes a sweep in each direction as with the “SINGLE” mode,
but if all 31 channels are not filled after the first sweep, the radio continues
sweeping until they are all filled.
Set Mode Item 37 [SCNLMP]
Function: Enables/Disables the Scan lamp while paused.
Default: ON
Set Mode Item 38 [SHIFT]
Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift.
Available Values: 0.00 - 99.95 MHz (50 kHz increments)
Default: Depends on the operating band and transceiver version.
Set Mode Item 39 [SKIP]
Function: Selects the Memory Scan channel-selection mode.
Available Values: OFF/SKIP/ONLY
Default: OFF
SKIP: The scanner will “skip” the flagged channels during scanning.
ONLY: The scanner will only scan channels that are flagged (Preferential Scan List).
OFF: All memory channels will be scanned (the “flag” will be ignored).
Set Mode Item 40 [SPLIT]
Function: Enables/Disables split CTCSS/DCS coding.
Default: OFF
When this Set Mode Item is set to “ON,” you can see the following additional parameters
after the “RV TN” parameter while selecting the Set Mode Item 42: SQL TYP.
D CODE: DCS Encode only.
T DCS: Encodes a CTCSS tone and Decodes a DCS code.
D TONE: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS tone.
Select the desired operating mode from the selections shown above.

SET (MENU) MODE
SET MODE SUMMARY
Set Mode Item 41 [SQL]
Function: Sets the Squelch threshold level.
Available Values: LVL 0 - LVL 15 (Narrow FM), LVL 0 - LVL 8 (Wide FM)
Default: LVL 1 (Narrow FM), LVL 2 (Wide FM)
Set Mode Item 42 [SQL TYP]
Function: Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode.
Available Values: OFF/TONE/TSQ/DCS/RV TN
Default: OFF
TONE: CTCSS Encoder
TSQ: CTCSS Encoder/Decoder
DCS: Digital Coded Encoder/Decoder
RV TN: Reverse CTCSS Decoder
Note: See also Set Mode Item 40: SPLIT regarding additional selections available during
“Split Tone” operation.
Set Mode Item 43 [STEP]
Function: Setting of the synthesizer steps.
Available Values: 5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz, or AUTO
Default: AUTO (Step automatically changes according to operating frequency.)
Set Mode Item 44 [TN FRQ] CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY (Hz )
Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Fre- 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7
quency. 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4
Available Values: 50 standard CTCSS tones 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8
123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2
Default: 100.0 Hz
151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9
Set Mode Item 45 [TOT ] 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2
Function: Setting of the TOT time 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5
210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8
Available Values: OFF/1M/3M/5M/10M
250.3 254.1 – – – –
(Minutes)
Default: OFF
The time-out timer shuts off the transmitter after continuous transmission of the programmed
time.
Set Mode Item 46 [TXSAVE]
Function: Enables/Disables the Transmitter Battery Saver.
Default: OFF
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SET MODE SUMMARY
Set Mode Item 47 [VFO MD]
Function: Selects or disables the VFO band edge limiting for the current band.
Available Values: BAND/ALL
Default: BAND
BAND: When the VFO frequency reaches the high band edge of the current band, the
VFO frequency will jump to the low band edge of the current band (or vice versa).
ALL: When the VFO frequency reaches the high edge of the current band, the VFO
frequency will jump to the low band edge of the next band (or vice versa).
Set Mode Item 48 [WX ALT ]
Function: Enables/Disables the NOAA Weather Alert Feature.
Default: OFF

SPECIFICATIONS
General
Frequency Ranges: RX 0.5-1.8 MHz (BC Band)
(USA Version) 1.8-30 MHz (SW Band)
30-76 (59) MHz (50 MHz HAM)
76 (59)-108 MHz (FM)
108-137 MHz (Air Band)
137-174 MHz (144 MHz HAM)
174-222 MHz (VHF TV)
222-420 MHz (ACT1)
420-470 MHz (430 MHz HAM)
470-800 (729) MHz (UHF TV)
(757-774) MHz (UHF TV)
800-999 MHz (ACT2; USA Cellular Blocked)
TX 144-146 (148) MHz
430-440 (450) MHz
Channel Steps: 5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz
Frequency Stability: ±5 ppm (14 °F to +140 °C [–10 °C to +60 °C])
Repeater Shift: ±600 kHz (144 MHz)
±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (430 MHz)
Emission Type: F2 , F3
Antenna Impedance: 50 W
Supply Voltage: Nominal: 3.7 V DC, Negative Ground
Operating: 3.2 - 7.0 V, Negative Ground (EXT DC Jack)
5.5 - 7.0 V, Negative Ground (EXT DC Jack with Charging)
Current Consumption: 150 mA (Receive)
58 mA (Standby, Saver Off)
20 mA (Standby, Saver On)
200 µA (Auto Power Off)
1.3 A (1.5 W Tx , 144 MHz) 3.7 V DC
1.8 A (3 W Tx , 144 MHz) 6.0 V DC
1.2 A (1 W Tx , 430 MHz) 3.7 V DC
1.5 A (2 W Tx , 430 MHz) 6.0 V DC
Operating Temperature: –4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)
Case Size (W x H x D): 1.9 x 3.2 x 0.9 inch (47 x 81 x 23 mm) (W/O knob & antenna)
Weight: 4.6 oz (132 g) With FNB-82LI & antenna
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SPECIFICATIONS
Transmitter
RF Power Output: 1.5 W (@ 3.7 V FNB-82LI 144 MHz)
3 W (@ 6.0 V EXT DC IN 144 MHz)
1 W (@ 3.7 V FNB-82LI 430 MHz)
2 W (@ 6.0 V EXT DC IN 430 MHz)
Modulation Type: Variable Reactance F2 , F3
Maximum Deviation: ±5 kHz (F2, F3)
Spurious Emission: At least 60 dB below (HIGH)
At least 50 dB below (LOW)
Microphone Impedance: 2 kW
Receiver
Circuit Type: AM, NFM: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
WFM: Triple-Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies: 1st 2nd 3rd
AM, NFM 47.25MHz 450 kHz –
WFM 45.8 MHz 10.7 MHz 1 MHz
Sensitivity: 3 µV for 10 dB SN (0.5-30 MHz, AM)
0.35 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (30-54 MHz, NFM)
1 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (54-76 MHz, NFM)
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1.5 µV TYP for 10 dB SN (108-137 MHz, AM)
0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (137-140 MHz, NFM)
1 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (174-222 MHz, WFM)
1.5 µV for 12 dB SINAD (470-540 MHz, WFM)
3 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (540-800 MHz, WFM)
1.5 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (800 -999 MHz, NFM)
USA Version Cellular Blocked
Selectivity: NFM, AM: 12 kHz/35 kHz (–6 dB/–60 dB)
WFM: 200 kHz/300 kHz (–6 dB/–20 dB)
AF Output: 50 mW @ 8 W for 10 % THD (@ 3.7 V)
100 mW @ 8 W for 10 % THD (@ 6.0 V)
Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within the 144
and 430 MHz amateur bands only. Frequency ranges will vary according to transceiver
version; check with your dealer.
“AUTO” MODE PRESET OPERATING PARAMETERS
USA Version EXP Version
FREQENCY RANGE (MHZ) M ODE STEP FREQENCY RANGE (MHZ) M ODE STEP
0.500 - 1.800 AM 10 kHz 0.500 - 1.800 AM 9 kHz
1.800 - 30.000 AM 5 kHz 1.800 - 30.000 AM 5 kHz
30.000 - 50.500 AM 5 kHz 30.000 - 76.000 FM 5 kHz
50.500 - 59.000 FM 5 kHz 76.000 - 88.000 FM 5 kHz
59.000 - 88.000 WFM 50 kHz 88.000 - 108.000 WFM 100 kHz
88.000 - 108.000 WFM 100 kHz 108.000 - 137.000 AM 25 kHz
108.000 - 137.000 AM 25 kHz 137.000 - 160.600 FM 12.5 kHz
137.000 - 144.000 FM 12.5 kHz 160.600 - 162.025 FM 25 kHz
144.000 - 148.000 FM 5 kHz 162.025 - 174.000 FM 12.5 kHz
148.000 - 156.000 FM 12.5 kHz 174.000 - 222.000 WFM 50 kHz
156.000 - 157.450 FM 25 kHz 222.000 - 300.000 FM 12.5 kHz
157.450 - 160.600 FM 12.5 kHz 300.000 - 320.000 AM 25 kHz
160.600 - 160.975 FM 25 kHz 320.000 - 420.000 FM 12.5 kHz
160.975 - 161.500 FM 12.5 kHz 420.000 - 430.000 FM 12.5 kHz
161.500 - 162.900 FM 25 kHz 430.000 - 440.000 FM 25 kHz
162.900 - 174.000 FM 12.5 kHz 440.000 - 470.000 FM 12.5 kHz
174.000 - 222.000 WFM 50 kHz 470.000 - 800.000 WFM 50 kHz
222.000 - 225.000 FM 5 kHz 800.000 - 999.000 FM 12.5 kHz
225.000 - 300.000 FM 12.5 kHz
300.000 - 336.000 AM 100 kHz
336.000 - 420.000 FM 12.5 kHz
420.000 - 450.000 FM 25 kHz
450.000 - 470.000 FM 12.5 kHz
470.000 - 800.000 WFM 50 kHz
803.000 - 999.000 FM 12.5 kHz
Cellular Blocked

1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEX
STANDARD could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.
2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including
received, interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. The scanning receiver in this equipment is incapable of tuning, or readily
being altered, by the User to operate within the frequency bands allocated
to the Domestic public Cellular Telecommunications Service in Part 22.
DECLARATION BY MANUFACTURER
The Scanner receiver is not a digital scanner and is incapable of being converted
or modified to a digital scanner receiver by any user.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR

RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES
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ULTRA-COMPACT DUAL-BAND TRANSCEIVER

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

The VX-2R is a micro-miniature multiband FM transceiver

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 1

PTT (Push To Talk) BUSY/TX

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Skip Memory Channel or

Priority Channel Operating Frequency

Low TX Power Selected Key Lock Active

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 3

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INSTALLATION OF THE SUPPLIED BELT CLIP

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 5

tery Cover, then sLOCK

slide the Battery

the Lock position.

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 7

SWITCHING POWER ON AND OFF

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME LEVEL

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VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 9

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1) Tuning Dial (Outer ring of dual control on Top Panel)

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 11

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VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 13

DISABLING THE KEYPAD BEEPER

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CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE

CHANGING THE CHANNEL STEPS

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 15

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VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 17

Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

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Changing the Default Repeater Shifts

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 19

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Tone Frequency 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 21

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TONE SEARCH SCANNING

SPLIT TONE OPERATION

24 VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 25

Basic ARTS™ Setup and Operation

ARTS™ Polling Time Options

ARTS™ Alert Beep Options

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 27

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Manual DTMF Tone Generation

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 29

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ATT (FRONT END ATTENUATOR)

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 31

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AUTOMATIC POWER-OFF (APO) FEATURE

VX-2R OPERATING MANUAL 33