Vertex Standard VX-420A Series Operating Manual

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VX-420A Series

LTR

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Operating Manual

CONTROLS & CONNECTORS

LED INDICATOR

Glows Green

Blinking Green

Glows Red Blinking Red

Yellow

Antenna

Push To Talk

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PTT) Switch

Microphone

Side 1 Switch

Side 2 Switch

LTR

System Busy

--Transmitting Battery Voltage is low Receiving a Selective Call

System/Group Selector

LCD

Battery Pack Latch

EC071U103

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CONVENTIONAL

Monitor on Busy Channel (or SQL off) Transmitting Battery Voltage is low Receiving a Selective Call

VOL/PWR Knob

MIC/SP Jack

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External Mic/Earphone

Speaker

16 KEY

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:

Ì FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects

of Radio-Frequency Radiation.

Ì FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evalu-

ating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

Ì ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with

Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz.

Ì ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Mea-

surement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields-RF and Microwave.

WARNING:This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy

during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified 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:

H This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population

in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control its RF exposure conditions.

H When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with

its microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from your head and body.

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16 KEY

SAFETY TRANING INFORMATION

CONTROLS & CONNECTORS

LED INDICATOR

Glows Green

Blinking Green Glows Red

Blinking Red Yellow

Antenna

LTR

System Busy

--Transmitting Battery Voltage is low Receiving a Selective Call

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4 KEY

CONVENTIONAL

Monitor on Busy Channel (or SQL off) Transmitting Battery Voltage is low Receiving a Selective Call

System/Group Selector

VOL/PWR Knob

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Battery Pack Installation and Removal

Ì To install the battery, hold the transceiver with your left hand, so

your palm is over the speaker and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the back of the radio while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a “Click.”

elt Clip

Tilt the B

Insert the Battery Pack

Preliminary Steps

Ì Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described

previously.

Ì Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. Never attempt

to operate this transceiver without an antenna connected.

Ì If you have a Speaker/Microphone, we recommend that it not be

connected until you are familiar with the basic operation of the

VX-420A Series (LTR).

Operation Quick Start

OPERATION

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Ì Turn the top panel’s VOL/PWR knob

Push To Talk

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PTT) Switch

Microphone

Side 1 Switch

Side 2 Switch

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LCD 4 KEY

MIC/SP Jack

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External Mic/Earphone

Speaker

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Ì To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any protective

cases. Open the Battery Pack latch on the bottom of the radio, then slide the battery downward and out from the radio while holding the Belt Clip.

Caution!

Close the Battery Pack Latch

clockwise to turn on the radio on.

Ì Turn the top panel’s System/Group se-

lector knob to choose the desired operating channel.

Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Ni-Cd packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-circuited.

Battery Pack Latch

Low Battery Indication

Ì 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 TX/BUSY indicator on the top of the radio will blink red when the battery voltage is low.

Ì Avoid recharging Ni-Cd batteries often with little use between

charges, as this can degrade the charge capacity. We recommend that you carry an extra, fully-charged pack with you so the operational battery may be used until depletion (this “deep cycling” technique promotes better long-term battery capacity).

Ì Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the vol-

ume level. If no signal is present, press and hold in the Programmable key assigned to “NSQL” for more than one second; background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL/ PWR knob for the desired audio level.

Ì Press and hold in the Programmable

key assigned to “NSQL” for more than one second (or press the NSQL key twice) to quiet the noise and resume normal (quiet) monitoring.

DISPLAY ICONS & INDICATORS

H The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle

not exceeding 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk (PTT) configurations. 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 PTT button or by using the VOX headset, model VC-25.

H DO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn con-

figuration with the following accessory: belt-clip. It must be used ONLY for (1) there is a 4 cm distance from the body during transmitting, (2) monitoring purposes, using the speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes.

H 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 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.

FCC LICENSE INFORMATION This radio operates on communications frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules and Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.

“Scan” is activated

“ON” “Encryption” is activated

RSSI Indicator (four steps)

8 Character Alpha-numeric Display

There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized VERTEX STANDARD Service Representative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installation of optional accessories.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

“Call” indicator

Notice !

Receiver MonitorLow Transmit Power Mode

Battery Indicator

Home System/Group is selected

Ì To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.

THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!

Ì To transmit, press and hold in the PTT

switch. Speak into the microphone area of the front panel grille (lower left-hand corner) in a normal voice level. To return to the Receive mode, release the PTT switch.

Ì If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the plastic cap and

its two mounting screws from the right side of the transceiver, then insert the plug from the Speaker/Microphone into the MIC/SP jack; secure the plug using the screws supplied with the Speaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on the main transceiver’s body. Note:Save the original plastic cap and its mounting screws. They should be re-installed when not using the Speaker/Microphone.

Trunking System

Ì Press the PTT switch. Ì When a channel is available, the TX/BUSY indicator will glow

red. The radio is now transmitting. While holding the PTT switch, speak into the microphone area of the front panel grille (lower lefthand corner) in a normal voice level.

Ì If all channels are busy, a continuous tone will be heard from the

speaker, and the “BUSY” notation will appear on the display when the PTT switch is pressed. Release the PTT switch.

Ì If the radio is out of range during the transmitting attempt, slow

beeps will be heard followed by a continuous tone from the speaker.

The VX-420A Series (LTR) provides programmable [A], [B], [C],

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[D]

function keys and programmable

Programmable keys functions can be customized (set to

These

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and

[ ]

switches.

other functions), via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. Some features may require the purchase and installation of optional internal accessories. The possible Programmable key programming features are illustrated below, and their functions are explained in the next chapter. 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

System Up

System Down

Group Up

Group Down

Monitor

NSQ

TX Low Power

Key Lock

Lighting

Scan

Talkaround

Scan A/D

Phone

Call/Reset

Call 1

Call 2

Code Up

Code Down

Code Set

Emergency

Home

Home Set

Short-cut to GP 1

Short-cut to GP 2

Short-cut to GP 3

Short-cut to GP 4

Continuous System Up

Continuous System Down

Continuous Group Up

Continuous Group Down

Programmable key (Press/Press and Hold

[A]

[B]

[C]

[D]

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No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.

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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING FUNCTIONSKEY FUNCTIONS

System Up, Down

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to switch to a higher (or lower) System. Once the desired System is reached, rotate the System/Group knob

Note that your dealer may have made 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.

to select the desired System/Group within the selected System.

Scan A/D

Group Up, Down

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to switch to a higher (or lower) operating Group number.

Monitor

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to disable the Signaling Squelch (CTCSS, DCS, 5-Tone Signaling, or DTMF

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Pager). Again press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to resume normal (quiet) the Signaling Squelch action. When the Signaling Squelch is disabled, the “

” icon will be indi-

cated on the display.

The Add/Del feature allows the user to arrange a custom Scan. Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to delete/ restore the current channel to/from your scanning list. When you delete a stored channel, the “ pear. When you restore a channel, the “

” icon will, in turn disap-

” icon will now appear.

Phone

Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into your radio. To dial a number, just press (or Press and hold) the Dealer-assigned Programmable key for Speed Dialing. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.

NSQ

Press and hold the assigned Programmable key to disable both the Noise and Signaling Squelch (CTCSS, DCS, 5-Tone Signaling, or DTMF Pager) systems. Again press and hold the assigned Programmable key to resume normal (quiet) operation of the Noise and Signaling Squelch system. When the Signaling Squelch is disabled, the “

” icon will be indi-

cated on the display.

Call/Reset

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to silence the receiver and reset for another call (when your communication is finished).

Call 1/Call 2

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to send a 5-tone sequential tone group which is pre-defined.

TX Low Power

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to set the radio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode, thus extending battery life. Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key again to return to “High Power” operation when in difficult terrain. When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode, the “L” icon will be indicated on the display.

Key Lock

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to lock the Programmable keys (except Lock, Emergency, Monitor, Light- ing, and NSQ keys); thus, the [A], [B], [C], and [D] keys can be dis- abled to prevent radio settings from being disturbed. In the Lock mode, the display will show “LOCK” when you rotate the System/Group selector knob or touch a Programmable key.

Lighting

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to illuminate the LCD for five seconds.

Scan

The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the radio will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present.

Ì To activate scanning:

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key. The scanner will search the channels, looking for active ones; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.

Ì To stop scanning:

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key. Operation will revert to the channel to which the System/Group knob is set.

Talk Around

Press (or Press and hold) 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

Call Up/Call Down

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to select a 5-tone encode code from the pre-defined encode list.

Code Set

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to change the encode digits for 5-tone operation. To change a specific digit, select the desired digit using the [A] key, then change thenumber using the [B]/[C] keys, and store the number using the [D] key.

Emergency

The VX-420A Series (LTR) includes an “Emergency” feature, which may be useful, if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel. For further details contact your VER- TEX STANDARD dealer.

Home

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to recall the pre-programmed Home system/group. When you recall the Home system/group, the “H” icon will appear on the display. Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key again to return to previous system/group; the “H” icon will disappear on the display.

Home Set

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to store the current system/group to the Home register.

Short-cut GP-1, GP-2, GP-3, GP-4

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to recall the Dealer pre-programmed System/Group directly.

Continuous System Up, Down

Press and hold the assigned Programmable key causes the radio to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward through the Systems.

Continuous Group Up, Down

Press and hold the assigned Programmable key causes the radio to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward through the Groups.

This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS- equipped station are within communication range. During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for about 1 second every 25 or 55 seconds in an attempt to shake hands with the other station. If you have out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been receives, a ringing beeper will sound, and “GROU OUT” will appear on the LCD. If you subsequently move back into range, as soon as the other station transmits, your beeper will sound and “GROU IN” will appear on the LCD.

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.

FNB-V57 7.2 V 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery FNB-V57IS Intrinsically-Safe 7.2 V 1100 mAh Ni-Cd Battery FNB-V67LIA 7.4 V 2300 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery FNB-83 7.2 V 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery FNB-V94 7.2 V 1800 mAh Ni-MH Battery FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case VAC-10 Desktop Rapid Charger

VAC-800 Desktop Rapid Charger (for VAC-810 Desktop Rapid Charger (for FNB-V67LIA) VAC-6800 6-unit Multi Charger (for VAC-6810 6-unit Multi Charger (for MH-45 MH-37 VC-25 VOX Headset VCM-1 Mobile Mounting Bracket (for VAC-800/-810) FVP-25 DTMF pager Unit ATU-6D Rubber Antenna 450-490 MHz ATV-6XL Untuned Antenna 134-174 MHz ATV-8C Rubber Antenna 161-174 MHz CE47 Programming Software FIF-12 USB Programming Interface CT-27A Radio to Radio Cloning Cable CT-28 Programming Cable (for CT-29) CT-29 RS-232C Programming Interface Cable CT-106 Programming Cable (for FIF-12)

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):

 Customers outside of North America:

ARTS

B4B

A4B

http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx

Contact the authorized dealer in your country.

UTO RANGE TRANSPOND SYSTEM

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REQUIRES FVP-25 OPTIONAL BOARD

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

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FNB-V57/-V57IS/-83/-V94

FNB-V57/-V57IS FNB-V67LIA

Speaker/Microphone Earpiece Microphone

WARRANTY POLICY

FNB-V57/-V57IS

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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. When the “TA” function is activated, the “TA ON” notation will be appeared on the display.

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