Vertex Standard EVX-261 Operating Manual
EVX-261
OPERATING MANUAL
EVX-261
OPERATING MANUAL
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
IP55 Water Resistant
Two Programmable Function Keys
2-Tone Encode/Decode
5-Tone Encode/Decode
MDC-1200® Encode (ANI Encode
DTMF Encode
Scan
Dual Watch
Follow-Me Scan
Talk Around Scan
Encryption
VOX
Talk Around
Emergency
Selective Call (2-Tone/5-Tone/Digital
Remote Control Decoder (Digital only)
Transmit Battery Saver
ARTS™
(
Auto Range Transpond System
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CONTENTS
Introduction .....................................................................1
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements .................2
Warning! IC RSS General Requirement ......................4
Before You Begin .............................................................6
Battery Pack Installation and Removal .......................6
Battery Charging .........................................................6
Low Battery Indication ................................................7
Belt Clip Installation and Removal .............................8
MIC/SP Cap Installation .............................................8
Controls & Connectors ...................................................9
Congratulations!
You now have at your fi 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.
Important Note
There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex
Standard Service Representative.
In order to maintain the specifi ed water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended.
Should the radio sustain a severe shock (e.g. if it is dropped), the water integrity may be compromised, requiring
service. Should this occur, contact your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer.
Operation .......................................................................10
Preliminary Steps ......................................................10
Operation Quick Start ................................................10
Digital Mode Specifi c Features ................................. 12
Automatic Time-Out Timer ....................................... 13
Advanced Operation .....................................................14
Programmable Key Functions ..................................14
Description of Operating Functions .........................15
Lock ................................................................................19
ARTS™ (Auto Range Transpond System) .................19
Optional Accessories .....................................................20
INTRODUCTION
The
EVX-261
UHF Land Mobile bands. The
applications.
Channel frequency data for the transceiver is stored in fl ash memory, which is easily programmed by Vertex Standard li-
censed dealers using a standard PC and the following Vertex Standard programming equipment:
1)
FIF-12
2)
CT-106
3)
CE156
Additional radio to radio programming can be achieved with a
is full-featured Hand-Held Digital/Analog Transceiver designed for business communications in the VHF/
EVX-261
USB programming interface
radio programming cable
PC programming Software
supports up to 16 user confi gurable channels supporting a wide variety of business
Cloning cable.
CT-27
This manual will describe in detail the many advanced features of the
to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the confi guration of this equipment for use in your
application.
EVX-261
. After reading this manual, you may wish
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.
EVX-261 OPERATING MANUAL 1
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.
FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Elec-
tromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic
Fields - RF and Microwave.
WARNING:
This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classifi ed 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 ra-
dio 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 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your
mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your head.
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. The PTT button may reside on the radio itself or may be hosted
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WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS
on approved accessories. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated.
In front of the face. Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone (and other parts of the radio in-
cluding the antenna) at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the nose or lips. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is
important to ensure compliance.
Body Worn Operation: When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Vertex Standard approved clip, hold-
er, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because
the use of non-Vertex Standard approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits.
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 ex-
posure, 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 devices 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.
EVX-261 OPERATING MANUAL 3
WARNING! IC RSS GENERAL REQUIREMENT
ENGLISH
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or
lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than
that necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or
model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to
operate with the antenna types listed at the right with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than
the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use
with this device.
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your
mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your head.
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk con-
fi gurations.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of
the time can cause IC RSS General Requirement to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the red LED on
the top of the radio is illuminated.
Body Worn Operation: When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Vertex Standard approved clip, hold-
er, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because
the use of non-Vertex Standard approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits.
VHF MODEL UHF MODEL
ATV-8A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATV-8B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATV-8C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATV-6XL: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6D: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATU-6F: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATU-6DS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
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WARNING! IC RSS GENERAL REQUIREMENT
FRENCH
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne
d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les
risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de
sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une
communication satisfaisante.
Le présent émetteur radio (identifi er le dispositif par son numéro de certifi cation ou son numéro de modèle s’il fait partie
du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés dans le droit et ayant un gain
admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne.
Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation
de l’émetteur.
Pour émettre, tenez votre radio verticalement en plaçant le microphone entre 2,5 cm de la bouche. L’antenne doit
toujours être à plus de 2,5 cm de votre tête.
Le temps total d’émission de la radio ne doit pas dépasser 50% du temps de fonctionnement dans une confi guration
normale avec alternat.
Par conséquent, vous ne devez PAS émettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d’utilisation de la radio. La radio
émet lorsque le voyant LED rouge (situé au sommet de la radio) est allumé.
Utilisation lorsque la radio est portée sur soi: Lorsque la radio est portée sur soi, utilisez toujours une pince ou
une attache de ceinture, placez-la dans un étui ou dans un harnais pour le corps approuvé par Vertex Standard
pour ce produit. Il est important d’utiliser des accessoires ajustés au corps qui sont approuvés, car dans le cas
contraire, l’utilisateur risque de s’exposer à des niveaux d’énergie de RF supérieurs aux limites établies pour les
environnements professionnels ou à exposition contrôlée.
VHF MODÈLE UHF MODÈLE
ATV-8A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATV-8B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATV-8C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATV-6XL: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6D: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATU-6F: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATU-6DS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
EVX-261 OPERATING MANUAL 5
BEFORE Y OU BEGIN
Battery Pack Installation and Removal
To install the battery pack, align the battery pack to the
radio with an offset about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from the
top edge of battery compartment, then slide the battery
pack upward until it locks in place with a “Click.”
To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove
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.
Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable
Lithium-Ion packs, as they could explode if ac-
cidentally short-circuited.
Battery Charging
Remove the Spacer Plate from the nest of the optional
Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is in-
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stalled.
Insert the DC plug from the optional
Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the optional
PA-55
Insert the battery pack into the
Desktop Charger, and then connect the
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AC Adapter to the AC line outlet.
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ger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the
guides in the nest of the
; refer to the follow-
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ing 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
Turn the transceiver off,
if charging with the transceiver attached.
Spacer Plate
Align the slot
with the guide
PA-55
Desktop Char-
AC Line Outlet
PA-55
AC
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