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B654
C987
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16-Key VerSiOn 4-Key VerSiOn nOn-lCD VerSiOn
A B C D
Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
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COntentS
Important Note ......................................................... 2
Intrinsic Safety (IS) Information ............................ 3
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements .......... 4
Controls & Connectors (16-Key Version) .............. 6
Controls & Connectors (4-Key Version) ................ 7
Controls & Connectors (Non-LCD Version) ......... 8
LCD Icons & Indicators (16- & 4-Key Versions) .. 9
Battery Terminals ................................................... 10
Before You Begin .....................................................11
Battery Pack Installation and Removal ..............11
Battery Charging (VAC-UNI: CD-58/PA-55) ... 12
Battery Charging (VAC-921: CD-53/PA-42)..... 14
Low Battery Indication ...................................... 15
Operation ................................................................ 16
Preliminary Steps ............................................... 16
Operation Quick Start ........................................ 16
Automatic Time-Out Timer ............................... 18
Advanced Operation .............................................. 20
Programmable Key Functions .......................... 20
Description of Operating Functions ................. 22
ARTS™ (Auto Range Transpond System) .......... 30
DTMF Paging System ............................................ 30
MDC1200® Encoding ............................................. 30
RSSI Beep ............................................................... 31
Caller ID Display .................................................... 31
LOCK ...................................................................... 31
User Set Mode......................................................... 32
Optional Accessories .............................................. 34
Warranty Policy ..................................................... 36
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Congratulations!
You now have at your ngertips a valuable communications tool-a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to
come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise
later on.
We’re glad you joined the Vertex Standard team. Call on us anytime, because communications is our business. Let
us help you get your message across.
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important note
There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex
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Standard Service Representative. Consult your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer for installation of optional
accessories.
In order to maintain the specied water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended.
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Should the radio sustain a severe shock (e.g. if it is dropped), the water integrity may be compromised, requir-
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ing service. Should this occur, contact your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer.
Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the
cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected
frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to program this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if
the apparatus is to be used in or near North America.
Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the US
Coast Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of the pre programmed operating frequencies of this radio.
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intrinsiC safety (is) information
IS versions of the
UL 913 5th Edition for Class I, II, III, Division 1 Groups C, D, E, F, G, T3C for hazardous locations.
Battery Packs:
Speaker Microphone:
Never charge the battery in the hazard areas.
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Never install/removal the battery in the hazard areas.
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Never install/remove the optional unit (includes the Speaker Microphone) in the hazard areas.
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The
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r
r
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VX-P820
cally charged by the rapid ow of a non-conductive media.
Ensure that there is no external damage to the radio, antenna or battery before entering the potentially explo-
sive atmospheres, as it might compromise the safety of the unit. eg an antenna with a damaged end or insulation must be replaced before use in any potentially explosive atmospheres.
Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety. Installation of
normal radio into IS version.
To acquire the IS version of the
purchase.
VX-P820
shall not be directly installed or used in any process where its enclosure might be electrostati-
, equipped with any of the following optional units, meets the requirements of ANSI/
FNB-V129LIIS-UNI
MH-50
VX-P820
,
D7A
MH-66
, you much select the Intrinsically Safe battery option at the time of
A7A
,
MH-66
B7A
FNB-V129LIIS-UNI
does NOT convert
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Warning! fCC rf exposure requirements
This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards
and Guidelines:
FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
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FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for
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Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Fre-
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quency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-
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magnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.
WARNING:
This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classied as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by
the General Population in an uncontrolled environment.
CAUTION:
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled exposure environment.
¦
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must
have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions.
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from
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your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.
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Warning! fCC rf exposure requirements
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-
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Talk congurations.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than
50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the
radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specific belt-clip Part Number
¦
(CLIP-820). Other body-worn accessories or congurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided.
DO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn configuration with the following accessory:
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belt-clip.
It must be used ONLY for (1) there is 1.5 inches (4 cm) distance from the body during transmitting,
(2) monitoring purposes, using the speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes.
Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.
¦
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware
¦
of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of
this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
¦
During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other de-
vices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.
Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals,
health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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Control & ConneCtors (16-Key Version
)
PTT Switch
MONITOR Button
LAMP Button
6
VOL/PWR Knob
CH (Channel) Selector
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
Speaker
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Blinking Green:
Steady Green:
Dealer Programmed Color
Microphone
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Battery Pack Latch 16-Button DTMF Keypad
Transmitting in progress
Busy Channel
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or
2-Tone Decoded
one of “Flashing in white”,
ø
“C on tin ua tio n cha ng es
in sequenti al colors”, or
“Toggling the two colors”.
ø
MIC/SP Jack
(
External MIC/SP
)
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Control & ConneCtors (4-Key Version
)
VOL/PWR Knob
CH (Channel) Selector
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
Speaker
PTT Switch
MONITOR Button
LAMP Button
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Transmitting in progress
Blinking Green:
Busy Channel
Steady Green:
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Dealer Programmed Color
Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or
2-Tone Decoded
Microphone
A B C D
)
Battery Pack Latch 4-Button Programmable Key
ø
one of “Flashing in white”,
ø
“C on tin ua tio n cha ng es
in sequenti al colors”, or
“Toggling the two colors”.
MIC/SP Jack
(
External MIC/SP
)
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Control & ConneCtors (non-lCD Version
)
PTT Switch
MONITOR Button
LAMP Button
8
VOL/PWR Knob
CH (Channel) Selector
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
Speaker
Battery Pack Latch
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Transmitting in progress
Blinking Green:
Busy Channel
Steady Green:
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Dealer Programmed Color
Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or
2-Tone Decoded
one of “Flashing in white”,
ø
“C on tin ua tio n cha ng es
in sequenti al colors”, or
Microphone
“Toggling the two colors”.
MIC/SP Jack
(
External MIC/SP
ø
)
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lCD iCons & inDiCators (16-Key & 4-Key Versions
: This channel on the “SCAN” List
: “Priority Scan” is activated
“Dual Watch” is activated
Low Transmit Power Mode On
Option Switch (Key Function) is activated
RSSI Indicator (four steps
)
)
“CALL” Indicator
Receiver Monitor
“Talk-Around” is enabled
Battery Indicator
SUB-LCD : Channel Group Number
: Priority Channel
: Home Channel
: ARTS™ “In Range”
: ARTS™ “Out of Range”
Encryption is activated
“Group Scan” is enabled
12 Character Alpha-numeric Display
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Battery terminals
VHF Model UHF Model
Maximum Input Voltage: 8.4 V DC 8.4 V DC
Maximum Input Current: 2.5 A 2.5 A
Maximum Input Power: 21 W 21 W
Maximum Internal Capacitance: 50.52 μF 51.32 μF
Maximum Internal Inductance: 5.51 μH 5.46 μH
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Before you Begin
Battery Pack Installation and Removal
To install the battery, hold the transceiver with
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your left hand, so your palm is over the speaker
and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip.
Carefully mate the battery’s four insertion slots
with their corresponding alignment tabs on the
transceiver case, while tilting the Belt Clip outward. Proper alignment occurs with the battery
pack offset about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from the top
edge of the battery compartment.
Guide the pack on to the tabs with a slight inward
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pressure, then slide the battery pack upward, until
it locks in place with a “Click”.
Tilt the Belt Clip
Insert the Battery Pack
To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re-
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move any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack
Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front
panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2
inch (1.5 cm). Then lift the battery out from the
radio while unfolding the Belt Clip.
Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Lithium-Ion packs, as they could ex-
plode if accidentally short-circuited.
WARNING
The IS version of the
sically safe with the use of the
Battery Pack. To acquire the IS ver-
IS-UNI
sion of the
Intrinsically Safe battery option at the time of
purchase. Replacement
battery may also be purchased however to be
considered IS the radio must have originally
been purchased with the IS battery option.
Do not reverse-connect the battery terminals.
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Do not parallel-connect the battery terminals.
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Do not charge batteries in hazardous loca-
¦
tions.
To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge
¦
the batteries outside of hazardous locations.
VX-P820
VX-P820
, you much select the
is only intrin-
FNB-V129LI-
FNB-V129LIIS-UNI
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Before you Begin
Battery Charging (VAC-UNI: CD-58/PA-55) for the FNB-V127LI-UNI/-V128LI-UNI/-V129LI-UNI/-V129LIIS-UNI
Install the Spacer Plate to the nest of the optional
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Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is
CD-58
not installed.
Insert the DC plug from the optional
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Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the
optional
nect the
Insert the battery pack into the
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Charger while aligning the slots of the battery
pack with the guides in the nest of the
refer to the following illustration for details on
proper positioning of the battery pack. If charging
with the transceiver attached, turn the transceiver
off. The antenna jack should be at the left side
when viewing the charger from the front.
If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED
r
indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged battery
pack will charge completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours
(depending on the battery pack being charged).
When charging is completed, the LED indicator
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will change to green.
Disconnect the battery pack from the
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Deskt op Cha rger a nd unp lug the
Adapter from the AC line outlet.
Desktop Charger, and then con-
CD-58
AC Adapter to the AC line outlet.
PA-55
CD-58
PA-55
Desktop
CD-58
CD-58
PA-55
AC
AC
;
Spacer Plate
AC Line Outlet
PA-55
CD-58
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Before you Begin
1) The VAC-UNI (CD-58/PA-55) charges
only the Vertex Standard FNB-V127LI-UNI,
FNB-V128LI-UNI, FNB-V129LI-UNI and FNBV129LIIS-UNI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack.
2) If the IS version of the VX-P820 is being used in
a hazardous environment where Intrinsic Safety (IS)
is required you must use the FNB-V129LIIS-UNI
battery.
3) Use only the Vertex Standard PA-55 AC Adapter.
4) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the batteries outside of hazardous locations.
5) Perform the battery charging where the ambient
temperature range +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40
°C). Charge out of this range could cause damage to
the battery pack.
6) Battery Pack shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, re, or the like.
7) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
8) For further details and cautions of the charging,
refer to the Operating Manual of the CD-58 Desktop
Charger.
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Before you Begin
Battery Charging (VAC-921: CD-53/PA-42) for the FNB-V86LIA/-V87LIA/-V92LI
Insert the DC plug from the
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into the DC jack on the bottom side of the
Desktop Rapid Charger, then plug the
Adapter into the AC line outlet.
Insert the battery pack into the
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Rapid Charger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the
; refer to the illustration at the right for details
53
on proper positioning of the pack. If charging
with the transceiver attached, turn the transceiver
off, and the antenna jack should be at the left side
when viewing the charger from the front.
If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED
r
indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged pack
will be charged completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours (depending on the battery pack being charged).
The LED indicator will blink red/green alternately
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when charging is nearing completion.
When charging is completed, the LED indicator
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will change to green. Even if the charging is completed, the LED indicator will sometimes change
to red for trickle charging.
Disconnect the pack from the
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Rapid Charger, and unplug the
from the AC line outlet.
PA-42
CD-53
CD-53
PA-42
AC Adapter
CD-53
AC
PA-42
Desktop
CD-
Desktop
AC Adapter
Insert the DC plug from
the PA-4 2 AC Adapt er
into the DC jack of the
CD- 53 Deskt op Rapid
Charger.
Align the slots of the battery pack
with the guides in the nest of the
CD-53 Desktop Rapid Charger.
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Before you Begin
1) T he VA C-921 (CD- 53/PA-42) charges
only the Vertex Stand ard FN B-V 86L IA,
FNB-V87LIA, and FNB-V92LI Lithium-Ion Battery
Pack.
2) If the IS version of the VX-P820 is being used in
a hazardous environment where Intrinsic Safety (IS)
is required you must use the FNB-V129LIIS-UNI
battery with the VAC-UNI Desktop Rapid Charger.
3) Use only the Vertex Standard PA-42 AC Adapter.
4) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the batteries outside of hazardous locations.
5) Perform the battery charging where the ambient
temperature range +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40
°C). Charge out of this range could cause damage to
the battery pack.
6) Battery Pack shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, re, or the like.
7) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
Low Battery Indication
As the battery discharges during use, the voltage
gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage
becomes to low, substitute a freshly charged battery
and recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicator
on the top of the radio will blink red when the battery
voltage is low.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with
an incorrect battery. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
Note
The
FBA-34
tery pack, and it can be used to power the
transceiver if you are in an area that does not
require the use of an intrinsically safe radio.
was designed as a backup bat-
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Preliminary Steps
In s t all a charg e d bat t ery
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pack onto the transceiver, as
described previously.
Screw the supplied antenna
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onto the Antenna jack.
Ne ver att empt to ope rate
this transceiver without an
antenna connected.
If you have a Speaker/Mi-
r
crophone, we recommend that it not be connected
until you are familiar with the basic operation of
the
VX-P820
.
operation
Operation Quick Start
Tur n t h e t o p pa n e l ’s
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Turn the top panel’s CH
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If you want to select the operating channel from a
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Note: Some models are programmed so that the
VOL/PWR
wise to turn the radio on.
selector knob to choose
the de s ire d op era t i n g
channel. On the 16-key
and 4-key vers i o n s , a
channel name will appear
on the LCD.
different Memory Channel Group, press the Programmable key (assigned to the Memory Group
Up o r Down function) to sele ct the Mem ory
Channel Group you want before selecting the operating channel. A Group name will appear on the
LCD whenever the Programmable key is pressed.
operating channels are selected by the Programmable key and the memory channel group is
selected by the CH selector knob. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer.
knob clock-
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Rot a t e th e
r
kn ob to set the v olume
level. If no signal is present, press and hold in the
MONITOR
the
PTT
2 secon ds; backg rou nd
noise will now be heard,
and you may use this to
set the
for th e de s ire d aud i o
level. Press and hold the
MONITOR
the
MONITOR
and resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
To transmit, monitor the
r
channel and make sure it
is clear.
Press and hold the
sw itch. Spe ak in to th e
microphone area of the
front panel (at the lower right corner of the speaker grille) in a normal voice level. To return to the
Receive mode, release the
VOL / P WR
button (under
switch) more than
VOL/PWR
button more than 2 seconds (or press
button twice) to quiet the noise
knob
PTT
PTT
switch.
operation
Press the (Orange)
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If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove
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Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its
2) When you press the PTT switch on the Speak-
TOP
key to activate one
SEL
of t he pre pro gramm ed
fu n c t i o ns whi c h ma y
have been enabled at the
time of programming by
the dealer. See the next section for details regarding the available features.
the plastic cap and its two mounting screws
from the right side of the transceiver, then align the connector
of the Speaker/Microphone on
the transceiver body; secure the
connector pin using the screws
su p p lied wi t h the Sp e a ker/
Microphone. Hold the speaker
grille up next to your ear while
receiving. To transmit, press the
the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on the
main transceiver’s body, and speak into the microphone on a normal voice level.
mounting screws. They should be reinstalled
when not using the Speaker/Microphone.
er/Microphone, it disables the internal micro-
PTT
switch on
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operation
phone, and vice versa.
Do not remove/install the Speaker/Micro-
phone in a hazardous location.
If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been pro-
r
grammed on a channel, the radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio
will generate short beep three times and indicate
“
CH Busy
Ý
4-key versions). Release the
for the channel to be clear of activity.
If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lock-
r
out has been programmed on a channel, the radio
can transmit only when there is no carrier being
received or when the carrier being received includes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.
” on th e display (16-key and
Ý
switch and wait
PTT
Automatic Time-Out Timer
If the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time-out, you must limit the length of each
transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound
10 seconds before time-out. Another beep will sound
just before the deadline; the “TX” indicator will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To
resume transmitting, you must release the
and wait for the “Penalty timer” to expire.
PTT
switch
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note
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aDVanCeD operation
Programmable Key Functions
All versions of the
MONITOR
, and
VX-P820
LAMP
versions include the
keys. Furthermore, the 16-key version includes the
[#]
and
function keys.
The Programmable key functions can be customized,
via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to
meet your communications/network requirements.
include the
TOP SEL
key. The 16-key and 4-key
[A], [B], [C]
, and
[D]
function
[Ý]
Some features may require the purchase and installation of optional internal accessories. The possible Pro-
,
grammable key programming features are illustrated
at the right, and their functions are explained on page
22. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard
dealer.
For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been assigned to the Programmable key
on your particular radio, and keep it handy.
funCtion
None
Monitor
1
ø
Lamp
Lock
Scan
Dual Watch
Low Power
Talk Around
TX Save Disable
Encryption
Audio PC (PIC)
Follow-Me Scan
Follow-Me Dual Watch
Group Up
Group Down
Channel Up
Channel Down
Set
Call Reset
ø
1: This function can not be selected on the Non-LCD version.
ø
2: Requires FVP-25 or FVP-36 Encryption Unit.
2
ø
1
ø
1
ø
1
ø
1
ø
TOP SEL MONITOR LAMP
20
programmaBle Key
[A] [B] [C] [D] [Ý] [#]
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aDVanCeD operation
funCtion
Call 1
Call 2
Call 3
Call 4
Call 5
1
ø
Code Up
Code Down
Code Set
Speed Dial
Emergency
Home
Selectable Tone
Direct Channel #1
Direct Channel #2
Direct Channel #3
Direct Channel #4
SQL
AF Min Volume
Lone Worker
DTMF Code Set
TA Scan
Individual Call
TX Mode
ø
1: This function can not be selected on the Non-LCD version.
ø
2: This function is only selected on the 16-key version.
1
ø
1
ø
2
ø
1
ø
1
ø
1
ø
1
ø
1
ø
1
ø
2
ø
2
ø
TOP SEL MONITOR LAMP
programmaBle Key
[A] [B] [C] [D] [Ý] [#]
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aDVanCeD operation
Description of Operating Functions
monitor
Press th e a ssi gne d programmable key to cance l
CTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch; the
indicator will glow green. Press and hold this button
for 1.5 seconds to hear background noise (unmute the
audio); the
lamp
Press the assigned programmable key to illuminate
the LCD for ve seconds.
BUSY/TX
(16-Key & 4-Key Version only
indicator will blink green.
loCK
Press the assigned programmable key to lock the
’s knob, programmable keys, and
P820
The precise lockout conguration is programmed by
your Dealer.
Press the key again to disable the Lock function.
)
BUSY/TX
switch.
PTT
VX-
sCan
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple signals programmed into the transceiver. While scanning,
the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal
is present.
To activate scanning:
Press the assigned programmable key to activate
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scanning.
The scanner will search the channels of each
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channel, looking for active ones; it will pause
each time it nds a channel on which someone is
speaking.
Press the assigned programmable key again to
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disable scanning. Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel.
Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio
to stay on one of the following channels if you press
the
switch during scanning pause:
PTT
Current channel (“Talk Back”)
o
“Last Busy” channel
o
“Priority” channel
o
“Home” channel
o
“Scan Start” channel
o
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aDVanCeD operation
Dual WatCh
The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels are monitored:
The current operating channel; and
o
The Priority channel.
o
To activate Dual Watch:
Press the assigned programmable key.
r
The scanner will search the two channels; it will
r
pause each time it nds a channel on which someone is speaking.
To stop Dual Watch:
Press the assigned programmable key.
r
Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Start”
r
channel.
loW poWer
Press the assigned programmable key to set the radio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode, thus
extending battery life. Press the key again to return to
“Normal” transmit power when in difcult terrain.
In the 16-key and 4-key versions, when the radio’s
transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode, the “ ”
icon will be indicated on the display.
talK arounD (ta
Press the assigned programmable key to activate the
Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit
frequencies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk
Around feature allows you to bypass the repeater
station and talk directly to a station that is nearby.
This feature has no effect when you are operating on
“simplex” channels, where the receive and transmit
frequencies are already the same.
In the 16-key and 4-key versions, when the “TA”
function is activated, the “ ” icon will be indicated
on the display.
Note that your dealer may have mode provision for
“Talk Around” channels by programming “repeater”
and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other
Pre-Programmed Functions.
)
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tx saVe DisaBle
Press the assigned programmable key to disable the
Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a location where high power is almost always needed.
The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life
by reducing transmit power when a very strong signal
from an apparently nearby station is being received.
Under some circumstances, though, your hand-held
radio may not be heard well at the other end of the
communication path, and high power may be necessary at all times.
enCryption
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the
Encryption feature “On” and “Off”.
auDio pC (piC
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the
Audio Pitch Controller “On” and “Off”. When you
turn the Audio Pitch Controller “On”, the receive audio is enhanced in the high-range frequencies.
(requires the fVp-25 or fVp-36
)
)
folloW-me sCan
Th e “Fo llow- M e” Sc an fe a ture chec k s a U s erassigned Priority Channel regularly as you scan other
channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8
available channels) are designated for “Scanning”, the
user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as the “Userassigned” Priority Channel via the “Follow-Me” feature.
To activate “Follow-Me” scanning, first select the
channel you want to designate as the “User-Assigned
Priority Channel” and press the assigned programmable key. Then rotate the CH Selector knob to recall to the “Scanning Start” channel which has been
programmed by your dealer to activate the scanner.
When the scanner stops on an “Active” channel, the
User-assigned Priority Channel will automatically be
checked every few seconds; if activity is found on the
User-assigned Priority Channel, the radio will switch
between it and the Dealer-Assigned Priority Channel,
if any.
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folloW-me Dual WatCh
To set up a “Dual Watch” frequency pair using the
“Follow-Me” feature, select a channel using the CH
Selector knob. Now press the assigned programmable
key; pressing the assigned programmable key locks
the current channel as the User-assigned Priority
Channel. Now rotate the CH Selector knob to select
another channel (not the “Scanning Start” channel).
Your radio will now switch back-and-forth between
the currently-selected channel and the User-assigned
Priority Channel.
During “Follow-Me” scanning (after you have pressed
the key), you can set up the “Dual Watch” feature by
rotating the CH Selector knob to another channel. The
radio will then scan back and forth between the original User-assigned Priority Channel and the newlyselected channel.
The Priority Channel you have assigned (before
pressing the key) will be retained in memory until you
change it.
group up/DoWn
Press the assigned programmable key to select a different group of channels. Once the desired Group is
reached, rotate the CH Selector knob to select the desired channel within the selected Group.
(16-Key & 4-Key Version only
)
You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more
than one Group during the scanning process (normally,
scanning is performed within the current group only).
To include the current Group in the scanning loop,
press and hold in the assigned programmable key for
one second. To remove a Group from Group Scan,
press and hold in the assigned programmable key
again for one second.
Multi-Group Scanning is only possible if you are using the “User Scan” list. To edit the User Scan list,
press and hold the assigned programmable key for
one second to delete the current Memory Group from
the Scanning. Alternatively, press and hold the assigned programmable key for one second to delete the
Current Memory channel from the Scanning. When
you delete a Group or channel, “
appear on the LCD for one second after pressing the
assigned programmable key. To restore a particular
channel to your scanning list, press and hold in the
assigned programmable key again for one second;
“
-SCAN Stop-
ond after pressing the assigned programmable key.
” will appear on the LCD for one sec-
-SCAN Skip-
” will
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Channel up/DoWn
Press the assigned programmable key to select a different channel within the current group.
(16-Key & 4-Key Version only
set
Press the assigned programmable key to activate the
“User Set” (Menu) Mode. See page 32 for details
Call/reset
While the DTMF Paging System
This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change the
3-digit Page Call code, used to call other similarlyequipped stations. Press the assigned programmable
key, followed by the three digits representing the Page
Call code of the station you wish to call. Three tones
will be heard after the last key is pressed (the new
code will now be transmitted). The receiver squelch
of the other station will be opened, and you can begin
communication.
While the 2-Tone/5-Tone Paging System
This feature, if enabled, press the assigned programmable key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone.
Call 1 to Call 5
Press the assigned programmable key t o s end a
2-tone/5-tone sequential tone group which is predened.
(16-Key & 4-Key Version only
)
)
CoDe up/DoWn
Press the assigned programmable key to select a
2-tone/5-tone encode code from the pre-defined encode list.
CoDe set
Press the assigned programmable key to change the
encode digits for 5-tone operation. To change a specic digit, select the desired digit using the
then change the number using the
store the number using the
speeD Dial
Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial
telephone number memories into your radio.
To dial a number, press the assigned programmable
key, then press the front panel’s numeric key corresponding to the Auto-Dial memory number list provided by your Dealer or Network Administrator. The
DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be
heard in the speaker.
(16-Key & 4-Key Version only
(16-Key & 4-Key Version only
[B]/[C]
[D]
key.
(16-Key Version only
)
)
[A]
key,
keys, and
)
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emergenCy
The
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which may be useful for alerting another party monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s
channel.
Press the assigned programmable key to initiate an
emergency call. For further details contact your Dealer.
home
Press the assigned programmable key to recall the
pre-dened Home group/channel. When you recall the
Home group/channel, the “ ” notation will appear
on the LCD.
seleCtaBle tone
Press the assigned programmable key to select a subaudible tone (CTCSS/DCS) from the pre-dened tone
table. You can operate using the indicated sub-audible
tone in the Selectable Tone mode.
DireCt Ch#1 - #4
Press the assigned programmable key to recall the
Dealer pre-programmed channel directly.
series include an “Emergency” feature
(
16-Key & 4-Key Version only
(16-Key & 4-Key Version only
(16-Key & 4-Key Version only
)
)
sql
You can manually adjust the squelch level using this
function:
Press the assigned programmable key. A tone will
r
sound, and the current squelch level will appear
on the display.
Press the
r
desired squelch level.
Two sec onds aft er releasing the
r
LAMP
mal channel indication.
MONITOR/LAMP
button, the display will revert to the nor-
button to select the
af min Vr
Press the assigned programmable key to reduce the
audio output to the (lower) level programmed by your
Dealer.
status set
Press the assigned programmable key to change the
5-Tone status code. To change the status code, select
the desired digit by
)
[B]/[C]
by
status up/DoWn
Press the assigned programmable key to select a
5-Tone status code from the pre-dened status list.
(16-Key & 4-Key Version only
[A]
key, then change the number
key, and store the number by
(16-Key & 4-Key Version only
MONITO R/
)
[D]
key.
)
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status CheCK
Press the assigned programmable key to check the
5-Tone receive status code. When you press this key,
the LCD display will indicate the “Message” corresponding to the receive status condition per the predened status list.
lone WorKer
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the
Lone Wor ker feature “On” and “Off”. The Lone
Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30
seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (programmed
by your Dealer) has expired. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the
switches to the Emergency mode.
switch, the radio
PTT
ta sCan
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the TA
(Talk Around) scan feature “On” and “Off”.
While TA scan is proceeding , the
search both the transmit and receive frequencies (In
the 16-key and 4-key versions, the “ ” icon will
blink). When a signal is encountered on the receive
frequency, the
disappears (“ ” icon will appear but not blink). When
a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the
VX-P820
quency every few seconds (interval programmed by
your Dealer).
VX-P820
will check for activity on the receive fre-
will pause until the signal
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will
Dtmf CoDe set
You may send the desired telephone number manually.
To dial a number manually, press the assigned programmable key, then press the desired numbers on the
front panel’s numeric key. Now, press the
to send the telephone number. T he DTMF tones
sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the
speaker.
(16-Key Version only
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)
PTT
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inDiViDual Call
Press the assigned programmable key to enable the
Individual Calling on the APCO Project 25 Digital
System.
To return to the Group Calling on the APCO Project
25, press again the assigned key.
To activate the Individual Calling
Press the assigned programmable key to enable
r
the Individual Calling.
Press the
r
ID via the Keypad. The “
appear on the LCD.
Input the destination ID (Either decimal or Hex
r
format) via the Keypad.
Press the
r
call the destination radio. The radio will transmit
with the destination ID.
(16-Key Version only
[Ý]
key to start to input the destination
ID-->0
[Ý]
key, then press the
)
” notation will
switch to
PTT
tx moDe
Press the assigned programmable key to select the TX
mode. Available selections are:
TX Mixed: The
Mode, when after receiving the analog
signal. Meanwhile, the
mits in the Digital Mode, when after receiving the digital signal.
TX Digital: The
Mode.
TX Analog: The
Mode.
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transmits in the Analog
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transmits in the Digital
transmits in the Analog
trans-
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arts™
This system is designed to inform you when you and
another ARTS™-equipped station are within communication range.
During ARTS™ operation, when the radio receives
the correct ARTS™ signal, a short beep will sound
and the “ ” (meaning “In Service”) notation will
be displayed on the sub-LCDø. If you move out of
range for more than two minutes, your radio senses
that no signal has been received; three short beeps
will sound, and “ ” (“Out of Service”) will be displayed on the sub-LCDø. If you subsequently move
back into range, as soon as the other station transmits,
a short beep will sound and “ ” will be displayed
again on the sub-LCDø.
(
auto range transponD system
: Except on Non-LCD version.
ø
)
Dtmf paging system
This system allows paging and selective calling, using
DTMF tone sequences.
When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone
sequence which matches yours, your radio’s squelch
will open and the alert will sound. The three-digit
code of the station which paged you will be displayed
on your radio’s LCD.
mDC1200® enCoDing
Generally
It can be used to identify the calling radio or emergency call, and also use to control special functions of
the receiving radio.
MDC1200
®
Data Burst is a type of ANI.
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rssi Beep
This feature allows you to inform the Receiving Signal Level while operating on the APCO Project 25
Digital System.
When the Receiving Signal Level is weaken, the alert
will sound every one second. When the Receiving
Signal Level is weaken still more, the alert will sound
every 1/2 second.
Caller iD Display
This feature is available on the APCO Projetct 25
Digital System.
The Caller ID will appear on the LCD display when
receiving a call.
Caller ID: Tag information will appear when receiving the Source ID which listed at the Destination ID
table on your radio, otherwise received Source ID will
appear.
loCK
In order to prevent accidental channel change or
inad ver tent transm iss ion, various a spe cts of the
VX-P820
be locked. The precise lockout configuration is programmed by your Dealer.
To locked out the key locking, turn the radio off. Now,
press and hold the
the radio on again.
To cancel locking, repeat this process.
’s knob, soft keys, and
and
PTT
LAMP
switch may
PTT
key while turning
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user set moDe
The 16-key and 4-key versions of the
VX-P820
clude a “User Set (Menu)” Mode which allows the
user to define or configure various settings, such as
Beep On/Off, Squelch Threshold Level, LCD Contrast, etc.
To activate the “User Set (Menu)” Mode:
Press the assigned program mable key for the
r
“SET” function to enter the “User Set Mode”.
Select the User Set Mode Item you want change
r
using the CH selector knob.
Press the
r
MONITOR/LAMP
button to select the
status of the selected item.
Press
r
switch to exit to normal operation.
PTT
in-
Display DesCription
1 SQL Select the Squelch Threshold Level.
2 SCN List Select the Scan List “User” or “Dealer”.
3 BEEP Set the Beep On/Off.
4 BELL Set the Bell On/Off.
5 Lighting Set the BUSY/TX LED On/Off.
6 Lock Set the Lock function to be Locked.
7 Group Set the Operation Group.
8 SCAN Set the Scan status.
9 DW Set the Dual Watch status.
10 TA Set the Talk Around status.
11 AF Min VR Set the Minimum Volume level.
12 Beep VR Set the Beep Volume level.
13 Contrast Set the LCD Contrast.
14 Pitch Not available at this time.
15 RSSI Beep Enable/Disable the RSSI Beep.
(
Bell engaged by Sub-audible CTCSS/DCS
(
Key/PTT/Key+PTT
(
Same function as Scan key
(
Same function as DW key
(
Same function as TA key
on: Enables the disabling the RSSI Beep.
off: Disables the disabling the RSSI Beep.
)
)
)
)
)
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optional aCCessories
is approVeD aCCessories
FNB-V129LIIS-UNI
MH-50
MH-66
MH-66
(with Speaker-Volume Toggle Switch & Programmable Key)
ATV-8A
ATV-8B
ATV-8C
ATU-6A1
ATU-6D
ATU-6F
Speaker/Microphone (Noise Canceling)
D7A
Submersible External Speaker/Microphone
A7A
Submersible External Speaker/Microphone
B7A
VHF Antenna (134-151 MHz)
UHF Antenna (400-430 MHz)
UHF Antenna (490-512 MHz)
7.4V, 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack (IS version)
VHF Antenna (150-163 MHz)
VHF Antenna (161-174 MHz)
UHF Antenna (450-490 MHz)
If any of the IS Exempt Accessory is used
with the
longer intrinsically safe, and must not be
used in hazardous locations.
important note
VX-P820
series, the radio is no
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optional aCCessories
is exempt aCCessories
FNB-V127LI-UNI
FNB-V128LI-UNI
FNB-V129LI-UNI
FNB-V86LIA
FNB-V87LIA
FNB-V92LI
FBA-34
CD-58
(for FNB-V127LI-UNI/-V128LI-UNI/-V129LI-UNI/-V129LIIS-UNI)
PA-55
VAC-UNI
(CD-58+PA-55, for FNB-V127LI-UNI/-V128LI-UNI/-V129LI-UNI/-V129LIIS-UNI)
CD-53
PA-42
VAC-921
VAC-6058
(for FNB-V127LI-UNI/-V128LI-UNI/-V129LI-UNI/-V129LIIS-UNI)
VAC-6920
VCM-5
LCC-820
CLIP-17B
CE76
FIF-12
CT-108
CT-116
Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories
are supplied standard per local requirements, others
may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your
Vertex Standard Dealer for changes to this list.
Alkaline Battery Case (6 x AA)
Desktop Rapid Charger
Desktop Rapid Charger (CD-53+PA-42, for FNB-V86LIA/-V87LIA/-V92LI)
Vehicular Charger Mounting Adapter (for CD-58)
Leather Case
Programming Software
USB Programming Interface
PC Programming Cable (for FIF-12)
Radio to Radio Cloning Cable
7.4V, 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
7.4V, 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
7.4V, 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
7.4V, 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
7.4V, 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
7.4V, 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
Desktop Rapid Charger
AC Adapter (for CD-58)
Desktop Rapid Charger (for FNB-V86LIA/-V87LIA/-V92LI)
AC Adapter (for CD-53)
6-Unit Multi Charger
6-Unit Multi Charger (for FNB-V86LIA/-V87LIA/-V92LI)
Swivel Belt Clip
important note
If any of the IS Exempt Accessory is used
with the
longer intrinsically safe, and must not be
used in hazardous locations.
VX-P820
series, the radio is no
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Warranty poliCy
Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from
the date of purchase.
Limited Warranty Details:
North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx
Customers outside of North America: contact the authorized dealer in your country.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
Vertex Standard is a trademark of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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All rights reserved.
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