VZ-88 Owner`s Manual
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1. 9 key to select menu In this mode you may select items by using A V key refer to Chapter 7 Keypad Lock or Unlock Press and hold the F key for 2s to lock the keypad the LCD displays icon Press and hold the F key for 2s again to unlock the keypad Communication Requirement When talking to each other the 2 radios TX RX frequency PL DPL should match means the TX frequency and PL DPL should be the same as the RX frequency and PL DPL It is suggested the TX RX is G D D JSA U D 0 O Lo Oo 2 pum oO u OD a q pum O set with the same bandwidth to get good sound quality RX and Signal Strength Indication When there is RF signal detected and strength over the SQ squelch the green indicator lights up shows RX and display signal strength icon Ya If no RX setting of CTCSS DCS then speaker enabled or only when CTCSS DCS received and matched as well the speaker can be enabled Calling and Monitor It is important to monitor before calling for fear of interference Press the side button programmed as MONITOR to check channel status If there is no TX signal in the channel background noise will be heard Press it again to exit the monitor mode When talking on the channel ends press PTT to start calling Keep the radio straight and at least 2 5cm away from your nose or mouse the antenna should be far away from your eyes2. OD gt Menu Operation e Press F key the G icon will blink in the screen and then press 9 key to enter menu select mode e Press A W kejo select required menu e Press F key to enter setting select contents by pressing A W key e After setting press F key to save and go back to former menu press PTT key to save Cancel setting by pressing any other buttons e Menu item 17 amp 18 are invisible when VFO function is disabled either these 2 menu items can t be addressed in channel mode Menu Functions or Settings ALIAS Channel Alias You can edit current channel alias maximum 6 characters or letters e Enter ALIAS menu first digit blinks use A W key to select A Z EP OO or a space e Press 9 key to enter second digit editing e Repeat step a b until the 6th digit press F key to save e When editing press V M key to delete characters it displays 6 spaces If the channel alias is empty channel name is displayed as default CH nnn APO Auto Power Off APO is a background function it can monitor if the buttons were touched or valid RF signal is received If there is no response in 1 hour APO works 1 min before APO the APO icon will blink with a warning tone If RX squelch function is opened or changed or any other settings when APO is enabled the timer will be reset If the muti
3. O O gt fo O E ge O gt O Q O D LL o Q gt o PL DPL Frequency Code Table Standard PL CTCSS Frequency Hz Table k A O JO O RA W ND 67 0 69 3 71 9 74 4 77 0 79 7 82 5 85 4 88 5 91 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 i 20 94 8 97 4 100 0 103 5 107 2 110 9 114 8 118 8 123 0 127 3 21 22 23 24 25 26 Zu 28 29 30 131 8 136 5 141 3 146 2 151 4 196 7 159 8 162 2 165 5 167 9 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 171 3 173 8 177 3 179 9 183 5 186 2 189 9 192 8 196 6 199 5 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 203 5 206 5 210 7 218 1 225 7 229 1 233 6 241 8 250 3 254 1 Standard DPL CDCSS Code Table k A O N OU A PD 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 074 114 115 116 192 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 31 32 38 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 165 172 174 205 219 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 251 252 255 46 47 48 49 50 bj 52 53 54 35 56 57 58 59 60 261 263 265 266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 A 72 73 74 US 356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446 452 454 455 76 70 78 TE 80 81 82 83 84 85 8
4. ee 27 Standard PL CTCSS Frequency Hz Table 32 i BEEP Key Tone Beep iese ee ee ee ee 27 Standard DPL CDCSS Code Table 33 BW Band Wide 27 Z DW Dual Watch een 27 LIGHT Options esse ee ee cnancnaccnnns 27 LOCK Mode Setting russian ana 27 OPNMSG Opening Display Message sesse esse 28 PSWD Password Setting esse ese ee ee ee ee ee ee 28 ROGER SEE RE eek 28 TOT TX Time out timer Setting coccocccnncos 28 TASTOP Seting un susanne 28 VOX Setting ana ss Gee ae 28 OFFSET VFO frequency offset 29 STEP VFO frequency step iss sesse ee Ee ee 29 BESMEER NEE OE 29 Channel Information setting 29 VFO Information setting 444444444444 00 gt 29 Function parameter setting 30 DUMP SOG au nenn 30 aid nee 30 Scam sailor ie ae 30 Programmable side buttON ees ee 30 MONO EE GE GE N GR RE ee ee oa 30 Scan ON Off eraan n GE ee Er se Ee GE Ie 30 Nuisance Delete 30 High Low POWER GE ee mac ee ars 30 Talk around Repeater sees ee ER Re ER 31 Back Light On Off ooooococcccnococcconoooncnonncononancnnoonnnnonos 31 Glorie PUnGtl Ons sesse fh tas e ee al dd Edd 31 Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet for Portable Two Way Radios The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to February
5. icons The below chart shows the description of these icons CZ E L KH bl Ya m m m WA m Wit 22 ja EN EN EN EN N on OO 6 x W io i a a S 25 i Display frequency channel number or menu information in digits or letters BAG Display the selected memory channel number or menu number in channel mode Tul Receiving signal strength indicator If the signal strength is strong the icon shows antenna and 6 bars If the signal strength is medium the icon shows antenna and 3 bars If the signal strength is week the icon shows antenna only Other icon descriptions Icon Function description 1 battery indicator 4 bars 2 Auto power off 3 amp Scan 4 E VOX 5 ak Key tone 6 KW High power TX 7 pl Repeater 8 2CH Monitor when FM enabled 9 CTCSS PL 10 CDCSS DPL 11 Combination function 12 Power save 13 FM enabled 14 8 Key lock Q D m D a a O D dy O O r e E D e pum O u a eo pu OD OD O Digit Keypad Channel number and Frequency can be input by digit keys directly The letters marks on digit keys are the short cut key function which can be reached by F key digit key 1 soL 2PWR 3SCAN 4 REP 5 REV 6 SQT MODE 8 FM 9 SEL n V M O List Basic Operations Power On Off To turn the radio on rotate the ON OFF VOL knob clockwise A
6. 2002 BOOKLET WHICH CONTAINS Caution IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE RF ENERGY AWARENESS CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ALSO READ THE OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE FOR RADIOS THAT HAVE BEEN APPROVED AS INTRINSICALLY SAFE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON INTRISINIC SAFETY ON PAGE 3 9 OF THIS BOOKLET 1 BEFORE USING THIS RADIO READ THIS RF Energy Exposure Awareness Control Information and Operational Instructions for Occupational Use NOTICE This radio is intended for use in occupational controlled conditions where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet the occupational limits in FCC and International standards This radio device is NOT authorized for general population consumer use This two way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency RF spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a distance lt uses radio frequency RF energy or radio waves to send and receive calls RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy Other forms include but are not limited to sunlight and x rays RF energy however should not be confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy which when used improperly can cause biological damage Very high levels of x rays for exa
7. Key Tone Beep The radio sounds Beep tone when pressing any button You may select menu BEEP to ON OFF setting BW Band Width To choose the needed bandwidth you can select BW from the menu Press A V keto select 25K 12 5K Hz press F or PTT key to exit the setting mode press any other key to go back to idle mode DW Dual Watch When listening to the FM radio if a TX signal is received the FM radio will stop temporarily the icon FM blinks and the radio enters RX status After the signal has stopped for 5 seconds the FM radio will continue You may select it from menu DW to ON OFF setting LIGHT Options You may select menu LIGHT keypad or LCD screen backlight operation OFF keypad and LCD without backlight KEY keypad and LCD backlight on and kept on for 5 sec by pressing any button If no response backlight auto off When keypad and LCD light is on press any button to restart the 5 second timer You may turn off the background light by pressing LIGHT programmed side button CONT LCD backlight is always on LOCK Mode Setting Press F for 2 sec to lock the buttons when currently not in use The radio provides 4 kinds of lock mode you may select one by selecting menu LOCK lt D de D OD di OD gt K S To lock keypad and up and down buttons PTT To lock PTT button o
8. OFF While talking release PTT to stop transmitting there PL as R 67 0 or DPL as R 023N reversed DPL as is a harsh ZaZa sound heard by the RX user Set RO23 STE on can remove this noise e Press 6sar key to shift from above 4 types of There are 4 STE modes to select frequency phase squelch mode deviation 120 phase deviation 180 phase deviation 240 e Ifitis PL press A V key to select from 50 groups a PL refer to coding form Note This is effective only when the opposite radio has the same STE mode e lf itis DPL normal code press A V key to select from 104 groups N DPL Press F 6SQT key To enter squelch e If itis DPL reverse code press A V key to select technology setting from 104 DPL Display received PL DPL for no code as R OFF PL e Press F key to confirm and quit press PTT as R 67 0 or DPL as R 023N reversed DPL as button to confirm and quit R0231 e Press 6sar key to shift from above 4 types of P ress F 7uove key To switch channel squelch mode display mode e Ifitis PL press A V key to select from 50 groups Enable it to switch channel display modes display RX gt ab x 5 O O lt dp frequency or channel name Press F 8 y key To turn On Off FM radio mode When turn on the FM radio mode it will display Gi icon Press F 9
9. When TX in high power the LED indicator will show red for low power mode the LED indicator will show orange Release the PTT button to end speaking and the radio turns to RX standby mode Hands Free VOX VZ 88 radio supports hands free VOX performance It will be better if using compatible VOX accessories Before VOX transmitting adjust VOX sensitivity and VOX delay time to a suitable level from the CPS or VOX menu and then do the following steps a Turn audio accessory PTT switch to VOX side b Plug VOX accessory into the accessory jack c Turn down the radio volume before speaking d Speak into the microphone to TX stop speaking to RX LCD Backlit When the Light option is default KEY pressing a key on the front panel can light up the screen If there is no response after 5s after releasing Light button the light will be auto off When the light is on press any button except Light to restart the 5s timer press Light to turn off light immediately If require light always on press F 9 key to enter menu selection mode and using A W key to set the light Initialization To set the radio settings to default please press and hold PTT SB2 and SB1 together when turning on the radio until a chatter sound heard For Default settings please refer to VZ 88 CPS initial values LED Indicator Radio mode LED indication Power on Red LED blinks 300ms Power low Orang
10. and 25 00KHz In VFO mode user can press A W keys to increase decrease RX frequency with selected step CPS It s quite convenience to program following parameters or functions by connecting the radio to a PC with a compatible programming cable and run the VZ 88 CPS program Channel Information setting VZ 88 Radio has 128 channels these channels can be programmed by CPS below parameters of each channel can be set as well e RX Frequency e TX Frequency e RXPUDPL e TX PL DPL e Busy Lock e TX Stop e Roger Beep e Band Width e TXPower e Talk Around Repeater e PTTID e Alias VFO Information setting Enable Disable VFO feature via CPS The default setting is Enable and support FPP function Following VFO parameters are set by CPS e VFO Function Enable e RX Freq e RXPL DPL e TX PL DPL e Busy Lock e TX Stop e RogerB eep e Band Width e TXPower e Talk Around Repeater e PTTID e Freq Step e Offset Frea e Offset Mode Function parameter setting User may set the following parameters by CPS e Squelch level e TX time out timer e Scan Dwell Time e Reverse Burst e Channel Display Mode e Back Light e Key Lock Mode e Work Mode e Key Tone e Power Saver e Auto Power Off e Bank e VOX Sensitivity e VOX Delay Time e Opening Display Message ePassword PIN DTMF setting e DTMF side tone e PTT ID e Pre Only Code eDTMF Speed e First digit delay time FM function setting e Post Only Code e First dig
11. aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a product label directing users to specific user awareness information Your Vertex Standard two way radio has a RF Exposure Product Label Also your Vertex Standard user manual or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your Vertex Standard two way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and International standards and guidelines listed below for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy This radio complies with the IEEE FCC and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational controlled RF exposure environments at operating duty factors of up to 50 talk 50 listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use only In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with these exposure guidelines your radio generates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting during talking not when it is receiving listening or in standby mode NOTE The approved batteries supplied with this radio are rated for a 5 5 90 duty factor 5 talk 5 listen 90 standby even though this radio complies with FCC occupational exposure limits and may operate at duty factors of up to 50 talk Your Vertex Standard two way radio com
12. gt Vertex Standard VZ 58 Operating Manual EEN CONTENTS Product Safety and RF Energy Exposure Booklet for Portable Two Way RAdi0S ccoccccccccccccccconcconcccncccnncos 3 RF Energy Exposure Awareness Control Information and Operational Instructions for Occupational GR LE RT 3 Federal Communication Commission FCC A eed ae ruhe SG REED ERR ee 4 RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions een 5 Approved Accessories cccccccccccconcconcconoconononccinoninnnos 6 Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility 6 Use of Communication Devices While Driving 7 Operational Cautions 444444444440 RR 8 Intrinsically Safe Radio Information 9 Accessories Installation 444444 ee 11 Ni MH Li ion battery Installation 11 Detach Ni MH Li ion Battery iese esse ese ese ese 11 Antenna Installation oooooooncooocoonncnnnnnnncnnnnnos 12 Detach Antenne er ee coon 12 Belt Clip Installation ccccccccoonocconnnnnonononocos 13 Power Adaptor and Commonly Used Charger 13 Battery and Charger eneee 14 Battery Life Timer 14 Battery Charging with Radio ss ss ee 14 Battery Charging Only ee ee ee 15 Charger LED Indicators ua 15 Ch
13. housing An explosion or fire may result Warnings for Radios Approved as Intrinsically Safe Radios must ship from the Vertex Standard manufacturing facility with the hazardous atmosphere capability and the intrinsic safety approval labeling FM UL CSA CENELEC Radios will not be upgraded to this capability and labeled once they have been shipped to the field A modification changes the unit s hardware from its original design configuration Modifications can only be made by the original product manufacturer A WARNING e Do not replace or change accessories in a hazardous atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing accessories and cause an explosion or fire e Do not replace or change accessories in a hazardous atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing accessories and cause an explosion or fire I e Q de pa h D para lt gt eb 99 di 6 Lo _ BE A WARNING Turn the radio off before removing or installing a battery or accessory Do not disassemble an intrinsically safe product in any way that exposes the internal circuits of the unit Failure to use an intrinsically safe approved battery or Approved accessories specifically approved for the radio unit may result in the dangerously unsafe condition of an unapproved radio combination being used in a hazardous location Unauthorized
14. is susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and or compatibility conflicts turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy Aircraft When instructed to do so turn off your radio when on board an aircraft Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions Medical Devices Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association AdvaMed recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches 15 centimeters be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with those of the U S Food and Drug Administration Persons with pacemakers should e ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches 15 centimeters from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON e Not carry the radio in the breast pocket e Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference e Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to di
15. or incorrect modification of the intrinsically safe approved Product will negate the approval rating of the product Incorrect repair or relabeling of any intrinsically safe Agency approved radio could adversely affect the Approval rating of the unit Use of a radio that is not intrinsically safe in a hazardous atmosphere could result in serious injury or death Do Not Substitute Options or Accessories The Vertex Standard communications equipment certified as intrinsically safe by the approving agency FM UL CSA CENELEC is tested as a complete system which consists of the listed agency approved portable approved battery and approved accessories or options or both This approved portable and battery combination must be strictly observed There must be no substitution of items even if the substitute has been previously approved with a different Vertex Standard communications equipment unit Approved configurations are listed by the Approving Agency FM UL CSA CENELEC The Intrinsically Safe approval Label affixed to a radio refers to the intrinsically safe classification of that radio product and the approved batteries that can be used with that system The manual PN referenced on the Intrinsically Safe Approval Label identifies the approved accessories and or options that can be used with that portable radio unit Using a non Vertex Standard intrinsically safe battery and or accessory with the Vertex Standard appro
16. to water e If radio is dropped into water please turn it off and take out the battery Use a soft cloth to wipe the radio dry Do not turn the radio on until it is fully dried out D Q gt sa gt Q D 9 sa gt 9 9 General Description Familiarizing with VZ 88 Radio Antenna Rubber antenna ie Q _ O U a eo pum OD OD O used to TX and RX Power volume knob Press to turn on off PTT button LED indicator T a f radio or adjust the Press PTT to TX Turns red when TX at volume release PTT to high Power on N get ready for RX Turns orange when TX Ear jack at low power External ear jack Or Turns green when RX programming cable SBI Speaker un lack Programmable Output voice N Belt clip side button 1 Microphone LCD display EE S Input voice indicate working status TM ITS SB 2 Keypad Programmable To enter frequency or side button 2 ET Up Down button HE Co S Up down to select EE EE EI short cut menu freguency or channels Battery or to select menu LCD Icons On the LCD display you will see different kinds of
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18. adio type especially qualified for use in such areas as Intrinsically Safe for example Factory Mutual CSA UL or CENELEC Do not remove install or charge batteries in such areas Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted A WARNING Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Operational Cautions AM Caution N Caution Antennas Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin a minor burn can result Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit short circuit and become quite hot Exercise care in handling any charged ba
19. ame is displayed which is selected by pressing F 7MODE keys The icons such as ig OB high power YH gt scan add Z repeater HI indicate related settings for the current channel Pressing 4 W to change channel number consequently Either channel can be directly selected by entering the channel numbers FM Frequency Display Mode FM VFO When FM is enabled icon shows The frequency can be adjusted by pressing A W key with 100KHz per step or directly by entering frequency numbers from numeric keypad Note FM Receiving frequency is from 87 108MHz FM Channel Save To save current FM frequency intoa FM channel press the F button then icon 47 amp FM channel number blinks Press A Y key to select the channel number to save to then press V M key to confirm the settings Press PTT to exit this status A maximum of 25 FM channels can be set FM Channel Display Mode MR Press V M key to switch the FM VFO MR mode In MR mode the LCD left bottom displays the FM channel number 01 to 25 Use A W key to change FM channel or enter wanted channel number from keypad directly Short Cut Key Press the F key when blinks then press digit button to do a short cut operation refer to chapter Short Cut Key Menu Selection Mode MENU Press F key then icon blinks in the display Press
20. arging TING Se sas cs EE eee ete de 15 Cleaning and Maintenance ii nenn 15 General Description ss nn 16 Familiar with VZ 88 Radio ee ee ed 16 GD IC OMS EA EE EL OE N AE 17 Digit Keypad a nee eh 18 Basic OperalloMs ase ERA ER EE Re EE essen 18 Power OO ES a De ee 18 Volume Adj stment a teen 18 Frequency Display Mode VFO cccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 Channel Save anti nein 18 Channel Display Mode MR eise ees ee ee ee enne 19 FM Frequency Display Mode FM VFO 19 FM Channel Save O 19 FM Channel Display Mode MR sesse se ee 19 Short CULKEY ae ein 19 Menu Selection Mode MENU esse sesse see ee ee 19 Keypad Lock or Unlock ss ee ee Ge EE ee 19 Communication Requirement esse see ee 19 RX and Signal Strength Indication 20 Calling and Monitor sen 20 Hands Free VO ee EE en 20 rs ts ass Ar eee EE 20 MELO dd 20 LED Indicator ese E 21 TOMES KIE EE 21 Short Cut KeyS EE ME N ee EE AU 22 Menu Setting na asien 25 Men ei es ee einst Re 25 Menu Operation ees ee ee ee RR EE EE 26 Menu Functions or Settings eise ee se ee 26 ALIAS Channel Alias ss ee ee ER Re EE EE EE 26 APO Auto Power Off ese ee ee RE EE EE EE 26 EhannelBANK anne 26 O Z m Z de dp BATSAV Battery Saver ccccssssssssscseescstessecesees 27 PL DPL Frequency Code Table ees 32 BCLO Busy Channel Lock OUE
21. click will be heard The start tone sounds and the LCD displays start up message Then the radio enters RX standby mode and the LCD shows the last settings To turn the radio off rotate the ON OFF VOL knob counterclockwise until a click is heard Volume Adjustment Rotate the ON OFF VOL knob to adjust the volume levels To increase volume level turn the rotary knob clockwise To decrease volume level turn the rotary knob counterclockwise Frequency Display Mode VFO In VFO mode the RX frequency is displayed which can be increased or decreased by pressing A Y key per frequency step setting or it can be directly set by entering the frequency numbers All VFO settings can be modified through menu or short cut and icons such as ig RES high power Ww scan add Z repeater indicate related VFO settings Channel Save To save current VFO Frequency amp other settings into a channel press the F button then icon G amp channel numbers blinks Press A W key to select the channel number to save to then press V M key to confirm the settings Press PTT to exit this status Press V M key to switch current radio operation mode between VFO mode amp MR mode Channel Display Mode MR The VZ 88 radio has 128 channels The left bottom side of the LCD displays CH and the current channel number The RX frequency or channel n
22. e LED blinks 50ms every 2s gives low power alarm every 15 mins Standby Red LED blinks every 5s blinks mode 50ms Channel busy Green LED always on Clone Orange LED always on In cloning Master radio red LED _ blinks subsidiary radio green LED blinks Low voltage Low voltage alarms every second at and power off the same time orange LED blinks twice per second It powers off after 10 seconds Monitor Green LED always on Standby programming mode Reading red LED blinks fast Writing green LED blinks fast Scan mode Green LED blinks once every 0 6s Sending voice Low power TX orange LED always on High power TX red LED always on Tones Tone type Key tone Parameter frequency _ duration 900Hz_75ms Bad key tone 600Hz_75ms 1800Hz_150ms Fee 900ms_75ms enable tone Function disable tone 160012 7oms EE Gie 600Hz_75ms 900Hz_50ms 1200Hz 75ms Low voltage alarm tone Beep 1 8KHz_50ms off_40ms Beep again 1 8KHz_50ms Pause 180ms Beep 1 8KHz_50ms off_40ms Beep again 1 8KHz_50ms Then stop It alarms every 15 minutes if low voltage at start up or end of TX it alarms instantly Low voltage Low voltage alarm every second and power off alarm power off after 10s Q D D a O D dy O O YW gt ab SE se e ie dp Short Cut Keys Pressing F then a digit key can r
23. each below short cut Key functions quickly F 1 SQL Squelch level F 2 PWR TX power F 3 SCAN Scan F 4 REP Repeater F 5 REV Reverse burst F 6 SQT Squelch technology F 4 7 MODE Channel display mode F 8 FM FM radio enable disable F 9 SEL Menu setting F 0 LIST Channel scan list adding Press F 1SQL key To enter SQL level setting menu Press A W key to select SQL level from 0 9 press F or PTT key to confirm and exit the setting mode press other key to go back to idle mode Press F 2pwr Key To switch high low TX power When TX power is high it will display the i icon To save power you may select low power TX Press F 3 scan key To enter scan mode In FM VFO mode the radio scans from FM frequency 87 0 to 108MHz the scan stepping is 100 KHz In FM channel mode saved FM channel frequency will be scanned If FM signal was detected it will stop scanning and stay in the active channel and listen Press A V key to change scan direction or pressany other buttons to quit scanning In radio VFO mode the unit scans in the frequency range it supported with selected frequency step changing In radio channel mode the scan list channels will be scanned When channel bank
24. ing VOX function is to TX by speaking without pushing the PTT button Enter VOX menu press A W key to disable or enable the VOX Set the sensitivity to OFF 1 to 9 level 9 is at maximum sensitivity When this function is enabled icon appears Note e When VOX function is enabled Speak into microphone Voice TX s automatically Stop speaking TX stops and is ready for RX e Please select a suitable sensitivity level before using this function For different people tones are different e lf the microphone is much too sensitive noise from surrounding areas may enable the TX please adjust sensitivity to a lower level e If VOX gain is set to a high sensitive level connecting the speaker microphone to the radio can amplify the RX signals and may cause TX OFFSET VFO frequency offset When offset frequency equals VFO TX frequency minus RX frequency The offset can be 00 000 to 69 995 MHz which is directly input by digit keys and the offset direction is selected by A W keys for 3 options none and The positive direction means TX frequency will plus the offset on the current displayed RX frequency so as to the negative direction If the offset is set the unit s TX frequency display will change when press PTT to transmit at repeater mode STEP VFO frequency step Frequency step has 5 selections 5 00KHz 6 25KHz 10 00KHz 12 50KHz
25. is set only same bank channels are scanned When a channel frequency signal is received and the squelch is matching it will stay in the channel and the green LED will light up press PTT to talk in that channel If you do not want to scan a channel press Nuisance Delete side button to skip the channel The channel won t be scanned again during current operation In scanning the icon 2 appears Press A W key to change scan direction press PTT button to TX on current channel press F 3 key again to exit scan mode Press F 4 pep key To enable or disable the repeater function PL refer to coding form 2 When at different TX RX frequencies the repeater can e If itis DPL normal code press A W key to select Ma is di from 104 groups N DPL be enabled The icon is displayed as repeater is O enabled and once pressing F 4 keys it will e Ifitis DPL reverse code press A V key to select Ma change the repeater status When the repeater stops it from 104 DPL x is called talk around at that moment the TX 1 17 oth 1 49 frequency PL DPL becomes same as the RX j Press F key to cont and enter DEL in lt frequency amp PL DPL setting but it ll quit if current channel is at talk around mode press PTT button to confirm and quit Press F 5 rev key To set reverse burst j u Display transmitting PL DPL for no code as R
26. it time e Enable FM Function e FM working mode e Enable FM Function e DW Dual Watch e FM VFO Frequency e DW Dual Watch e25 channels Frequency list 87 0 108MHz Scan List Available channels can be added into scan list or delete channel number from scan list Programmable side button User can set side button 1 2 long press short press as bellow functions e None e Monitor e scan On Off e Nuisance Delete e High Low Power e Talk around Repeater e Back Light On Off Moni tor When enabled the monitor button will give out squelch It is to check if current channel have been occupied and will temporarily get rid of the CTCSS DCS meanwhile it will receive some week signals Scan On Off Scan on Touch the programmed side button it starts from current channel When a channel receives signal and squelch type is matching the green LED indicator lights on and stays in current channel Scan off Touch the side button again to quit scanning Nuisance Delete Sometimes scanning will stay in a nuisance channel press Nuisance delete to delete the channel temporarily from the scanning list it won t be scanned again in current operation Enable scanning again and it will be added to the list High Low Power Shift from high low power mode by enabling the programmable button as high low Talk around Repeater Enable the programmable side button REPEATER to change the current channel repeater
27. mple can damage tissues and genetic material Experts in science engineering medicine health and industry work with organizations to develop standards for safe exposure to RF energy These standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general public These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of protection I e Q de pa h D para lt gt eb 99 dp 6 Lo Ga A All Vertex Standard two way radios are designed manufactured and tested to ensure they meet government established RF exposure levels In addition manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of two way radios These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure limits http www fcc gov oet rfsafety rf fags html http www osha gov SLTC radiofrequencyradiation i ndex html Federal Communication Commission FCC Regulations The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for portable two way radios before they can be marketed in the U S When two way radios are used as a consequence of employment the FCC requires users to be fully
28. n are not met Operating Instructions e Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50 of the time To transmit talk push the Push To Talk PTT button To receive calls release the PTT button Transmitting 50 of the time or less is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure when transmitting in terms of measuring for standards compliance Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of the face with the microphone and other parts of the radio including the antenna at least 2 5 centimeters one inch away from the nose or lips Antenna should be kept away from the eye Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important since RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna When worn on the body always place the radio in a Vertex Standard approved clip The use of non Vertex Standard approved accessories may result in exposure levels which exceed the FCC occupational controlled environment RF exposure I ie Q Cc P de pe D lt gt eb 99 di 6 Lo Ga A limits Approved Accessories Use only Vertex Standard approved supplied or replacement antennas battery chargers and batteries Use of Non Vertex Standard approved antennas battery chargers and batteries may exceed the FCC IEEE and ICNIRP RF exposure guidelines Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility NOTE Nearly every electronic device
29. ng function is closed or no other settings occur timer will go back to 0 and restart Channel BANK When you use this function all saved channels will be banked automatically and display corresponding group number for quick selection a BANK bank function enabled 128 channels were split into 8 groups BANK 1 001 016 channels BANK 2 017 032 channels BANK 3 033 048 channels BANK 4 049 064 channels BANK 5 065 080 channels BANK 6 081 096 channels BANK 7 097 112 channels BANK 8 113 128 channels b NO BANK To close bank function and display from 001 to 128 corresponding channel When banking function is enabled the radio channel number turns to bxx xx refers to current group serial numbers 01 16 press A V keto shift from the 16 channels Scan works on channels within group BATSAV Battery Saver BATSAV is on When there is no signal received in RX mode it will reduce power consumption and extend the power time This function will be closed when in Squelch situation or by pressing buttons Select menu BATSAV to On Off BATSAV function When this function is enabled icon EW appears BCLO Busy Channel Lock Out BCLO when the unit receiving a signal TX is forbidden for fear of interrupting the occupied busy channel Select menu BCLO to ON OFF setting When the function is enabled the PTT is unable to TX and will give failure tone and will display BCLO icon BEEP
30. nly for preventing un proper TX or false transmitting KEY To lock keypad only for preventing unintentionally press of keypad ALL All keys to be locked except F key OPNMSG Opening Display Message You may set the start screen message Max 6 numbers or letters available e Enter OPNMSG menu first character blinks e Press 4 W key to select from A Z e HP 40799 or a space e Press 9 key to enter second character editing e Repeat step b c until 6th character then press F key to save e Press V M key to delete edit characters PSWD Password Setting Enter PASSWD menu to set the 4 digit password If you need to re enter you can use V M to delete Press F key to save the new password If the password was deleted there is no password protection when radio is up Note Please do not forget your password if forget please contact your local distributor ROGER Setting Select ROGER menu to ON OFF roger beep TOT TX Time out timer Setting Time out timer will protect the radio from damages caused by uncertain transmitting It can be set OFF 30s 60s 270s when it times out it gives a warning and stop transmission Enter TOT menu and press A V key to select TXSTOP Setting TXSTOP is to protect the radio from false TX or unauthorized TX Enter TXSTOP menu to turn ON OFF this function VOX Sett
31. plies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines e United States Federal Communications Commission Code of Federal Regulations 47CFR part 2 sub part J e American National Standards Institute ANSI Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE C95 1 1992 e Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE 95 11999 Edition e International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1998 e Ministry of Health Canada Safety Code 6 Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 KHz to 300 GHz 1999 e Australian Communications Authority Radio communications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure Standard 2003 e ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No 303 of July 2 2002 Regulation of limitation of exposure to electrical magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300 GHz and Attachment to resolution 303 from July 2 2002 RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational controlled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedures Guidelines e Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device e User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users e Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herei
32. scuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device consult 1 A the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is MN For Vehicle with Air Bags adequately shielded from RF energy Your physician Refer to vehicle manufacturer s manual y e Q may be able to assist you in obtaining this information WARNING prior to installation of electronic A A R f h t Use of Communication Devices While ER EE EE op Drivin 9 Do not place a portable radio in the area D Always check the laws and regulations on the use of over an air bag or in the air bag lt radios in the areas where you drive deployment area Air bags inflate with e Give full attention to driving and to the road greal tore j EAEG Eule lo Ee in the air bag deployment area and the e Use hands free operation if available air bag inflates the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle e Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or regulations so require Operational Warnings gt eb 99 di 6 gt Lo A A WARNING Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Explosive atmospheres refer to hazard classified locations that may contain hazardous gas vapors or dusts Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a portable r
33. sg key To enter menu setting mode Press 4 W key to select menu then press F keyto set or press other button key to cancel setting Press F Ousr key To enter add scan channel setting mode Current channel will be added to scan list or deleted by operating it each time When the current channel is on scan list displays icon 2 Menu Setting Menu List Items Display amp Description Setting Content Default Setting 1 ALIAS Channel alias 6 characters channel name edition No name 2 APO Auto power off ON OFF OFF 3 BANK 8 banks with 16 channels per bank BANK n NOBANK NO BANK 4 BATSAV Battery saver ON OFF ON 5 BCLO Busy channel lock out ON OFF OFF 6 BEEP keypad tone ON OFF ON 7 BW Radio band width 12 5K 25K 25K 8 DW Dual watch RX signal in FM radio mode ON OFF ON 9 LIGHT Light options OFF KEY CONT KEY 10 LOCK Key lock mode K S PTT KEY ALL ALL 11 OPNMSG Opening message To edit open message for 6 char VZSER 12 PSWD W Password setting To create a 4 digit password N A 13 ROGER End call tone ON OFF OFF 14 TOT Time out timer OFF 30 60 270s 180 15 TXSTOP ON OFF OFF 16 VOX voice control level 1 9 OFF 17 OFFSET VFO TX freq offset 00 000 69 995MHz 00 000 18 STEP VFO RX freq step 5 00K 6 25K 10 00k 12 50K 25 00K 25K lt D 5 ep D e OD di
34. status When enabled it displays the icon Il When the repeater stops it is called talk around at this time TX frequency becomes the same as RX frequency and TX PL DPL becomes the same as RX PL DPL Back Light On Off Press light button to turn ON OFF backlight Clone Function You may use CPS read write operation to clone settings from one radio master radio to another target radio The Steps of Clone Operation a Press and hold PTT amp Side button1 as power on till DI sounds then release the 2 buttons and CLONE is displayed The master light is on indicating the radio is ready for cloning b Connect the target radio to the master radio by cloning cable turn the target radio on c Press the PTT button of the master radio its red light blinks and meanwhile the target radio with green light blinks shows cloning after about 28s finish cloning the master radio resets and waits for next cloning request the target radio resets automatically d If cloning failed the master radio will display ERR and the target radio reset automatically Then press the master radio PTT button the master radio displays CLONE again Check if the cable is well connected and repeat step c e If more radios need to clone please power off the target radio and replace another radio then repeat step b amp c f To quit cloning please power off the radio and re start again e O D D
35. than regularly recharging the battery after only 50 of use The Radio battery is specially designed for the charger and vice versa If a 3 party charger is used the battery may be damaged and there may be overheating of the battery Battery Life Time If the battery has been fully charged then the power save function default setting can extend the battery life to 12 hours Note the calculation of battery using time is based on 5 TX 5 RX 90 standby standard duty factor Battery Charging with Radio Place the charger on a flat surface a b Plug the power adaptor to the charger cradle c Plug adaptor to power outlet d Insert radio to the slot as shown in the above drawing Note To ensure total charge of the battery please ensure the radio is turned off when charging the battery Battery Charging Only If charging the battery alone for step 4 above please align the battery to the grove and make sure the inner side of the battery faces towards the front of the charger as shown above Ensure they make a good connection Charger LED Indicators LED shows red when charging turn green when fully charged Charging Time It will take about 4 hours to charge the battery Cleaning and Maintenance Use wet and soft cloth to clean the radio surface e Do not use alcohol or cleaning fluid e If radio is not in use please ensure the earphone jack cover is in place Do not dip the radio in
36. ttery particularly when placing it inside a pocket purse or other container with metal objects Intrinsically Safe Radio Information The Intrinsically safe approval unit refers to a product that has been approved as intrinsically safe by an approval agency for example FM Approvals CSA UL or Cenelec and certifies that a particular product meets the Agency s applicable intrinsic safety standards for specific types of hazardous classified locations A portable radio that has been approved for intrinsic safety will have Approval label attached to the radio to identify the unit as being approved for specified hazardous atmospheres This label specifies the hazardous Class Division Group along with the part number of the battery that must be used The Intrinsically Safe Approval Label will be located on the portable radio unit Operational Cautions for Intrinsic Safe Equipment e Do not replace or charge batteries ina hazardous atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removing batteries and cause an explosion or fire e Do not operate radio communications equipment in a hazardous atmosphere unless it is a type especially qualified for example FM UL CSA or CENELEC approved An explosion or fire may result N Caution e Do not operate a radio unit that has been approved as intrinsically safe product in a hazardous atmosphere if it has been physically damaged for example cracked
37. ved radio unit will void the intrinsically safe approval of that radio unit Accessories Installation Battery Installation Battery we latch a Turn off radio b Turn the battery logon side up and plug the bottom lugs into radio rail slot c Press battery upper area until a Click sound is heard Detach Battery Battery yA latch a Turn off radio b Press down the latch until battery is removed from radio c Remove the battery from the radio gt O O D dy D 3 02 e gt Antenna Installation Detach Antenna Y e dp u OD p e Ww u ab O O lt x a Screw antenna clockwise to top of radio as a Screw antenna in an anti clockwise direction and indicated above remove from the radio Belt Clip Installation Power Adaptor and Commonly Used gt Charger O di di OD di 3 2 D 5 the battery and a power adaptor b From the front side of the battery fix the belt clip with 2 screws c Connect the battery to the radio eb o gt ie O gt nE OM Battery and Charger When used for the first time for adequate power and best performance make sure the battery is fully charged before using To maintain best battery performance the battery should be regularly fully discharged before recharging This will provide better performance
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