Yaesu Musen VX-7R User Manual

FCC ID: K66VX-7R

Operating Manual

50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver

50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver

VX-

VX-7R

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7R7R

Operating Manual

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Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

The VX-

VX-7R

7R is a miniature triband FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency

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coverage, providing leading-edge features for VHF and UHF two-way amateur

communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.

The VX-

VX-7R

7R’s small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while

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walking around town, and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of

operating enjoyment. Besides 50, 144, and 430 MHz transceive operation, the VX-

VX-7R

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provides receive coverage of the AM (MF) and FM broadcast bands, HF Shortwave

Bands up to 16 MHz, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide

range of commercial and public safety frequencies! And the optional Barometer

pressure Sensor Unit provides readout of barometric pressure and altitude while

mountain climbing or hiking.

The transmitter section provides 5 Watts of clean power output on the FM operation

on the 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz bands with the supplied FNB-80LI Battery

Pack, and 0.2 Watts output on 430 MHz, and also 1.0 Watts output on AM operation on

50 MHz. A wide variety of tone signaling formats are built into the VX-

Yaesu’s exclusive ARTS

-(Auto-Range Transponder System), which “beeps” the user

when you move out of communications range with another ARTS

We appreciate your purchase of the VX-

VX-7R

7R, and encourage you to read this manual

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VX-7R

7R, in addition to

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-equipped station.

thoroughly, so as to learn about the many exciting features of your exciting new Yaesu

hand-held transceiver!

Controls & Connections

Controls & ConnectionsControls & Connections

ANTENNA

ANTENNAANTENNA

Connect the supplied rubber flex antenna (or another antenna presenting a 50-ohm

impedance) here.

VOLUME

VOLUMEVOLUME

This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume

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level.

DIAL

DIALDIAL

The main tuning Dial is used for setting the operating frequency, and also is used for

Menu selections and other adjustments.

Intelligent-Beam (I-Beam)

Intelligent-Beam (I-Beam)Intelligent-Beam (I-Beam)

The Intelligent-Beam (I-Beam) is the unique indicator which indicate the transceiver’s

status. The I-Beam glows Red during transmission, glows Green when a Main band

signal is being received (of sufficient strength to open the noise squelch), glows Blue

when a Sub band signal is being received (of sufficient strength to open the noise

squelch), and glows Orange when a both (Main & Sub) bands signal are being received

(of sufficient strength to open the noise squelch). Also, the I-Beam flash by various color

while emergency operation.

You may customize the I-Beam color by the menu mode.

MIC

MICMIC

The internal microphone is located at the bottom right-hand corner of the display.

SPEAKER

SPEAKERSPEAKER

The internal speaker is located directly below the display.

MONI

MONIMONI

Pressing this key disables the noise squelching action, allowing you to hear very weak

signals near the background noise level.

PTT

PTTPTT

Press this key to transmit, and release it to receive after your transmission is

completed.

MIC/SP

MIC/SPMIC/SP

This four-conductor miniature jack provides connection points for microphone audio,

earphone audio, PTT, and ground.

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EXT DC

EXT DCEXT DC

This coaxial DC jack allows connection to an external DC power source (10-16V DC).

The center pin of this jack is the Positive (+) line.

Display Icons AND Indicators

Display Icons AND IndicatorsDisplay Icons AND Indicators

Double size display (default)

Press and hold the [4(MG) DSP] key for one second

Small character display

Frequency/Data Field

S- and TX Power Meter

Operating Mode

Low Battery!

Battery Saver Active (page ??)

DTMFG Autodialer Active (page ??)

Bell Alarm Active (page ??)

Low TX Power Selected (page ??)

Automatic Power-Off Active (page ??)

Digital Coded Squelch Active (page ??)

CTCSS Decoder Active (page ??)

CTCSS Encoder Active (page ??)

Repeater Shift Direction (page ??)

Dual Watch Active (page ??)

Keypad Function

Keypad FunctionKeypad Function

[1(SCAN)] key

Press key: Frequency entry digit “1.”

Press [MON/F] +: Activate the Scanner.

Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “1.”

[2(DW)] key

Press key: Frequency entry digit “2.”

Press [MON/F] +: Activate the Dual Watch Feature.

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Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “2.”

[3(WX)] key

Press key: Frequency entry digit “3.”

Press [MON/F] +: Recall the “Weather” broadcast channel.

Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “3.”

[4(ARTS)] key

Press key: Frequency entry digit “4.”

Press [MON/F] +: Activate the ARTS feature.

Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “4.”

[5(S.SCH)] key

Press key: Frequency entry digit “5.”

Press [MON/F] +: Activate the Smart Search feature.

Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “5.”

[6(SP-ANA)] key

Press key: Frequency entry digit “6.”

Press [MON/F] +: Activate the Spectrum Analyzer (Spectra-Scope

) feature.

Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “6.”

[7(CH.CNT)] key

Press key: Frequency entry digit “7.”

Press [MON/F] +: Activate the Channel Counter feature.

Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “7.”

[8(TONE)] key

Press key: Frequency entry digit “8.”

Press [MON/F] +: Activate the CTCSS or DCS operation.

Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “8.”

[9(SPCL)] key

Press key: Frequency entry digit “9.”

Press [MON/F] +: Enter the “Special Memory” mode.

Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “9.”

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[0(SET)] key

Press key: Frequency entry digit “0.”

Press [MON/F] +: Enter the “Set” (Menu) mode.

Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “9.”

[BAND(BND DN)] key

Press key: Move up the frequency band.

Press [MON/F] +: Move down the frequency band.

Press and Hold key: Move up the frequency band.

[V/M(WRITE MT)] key

Press key: Switches frequency control between VFO and Memory. System

Press [MON/F] +: None.

Press and hold key: ????.

[MON/F] key

Press key: Activate the “Alternate” key function.

Press [MON/F] +: None.

Press and hold key: ????.

[HM/RV(EMG)] key

Press key: Reverse the transmit and receive frequencies while working through a

repeater.

Press [MON/F] +: Switch to the “Home” (favorite frequency) Channel.

Press and hold key: Activate the EMERGENCY feature.

[%(TX PO LK)] key

Press key: Activate the Internet Connection feature.

Press [MON/F] +: Select the desired transmitter power output.

Press and hold key: Activate the Key Lock feature.

PTT Switch

Press key: Transmit

Press [MON/F] +: Temporary High Power Transmit.

Press and hold key: Transmit

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MON key

Press key: USA version; Disable the Noise and Tone Squelch.

European version; Activate the T.CALL.

Press [MON/F] +: Enter the squelch level setting mode.

[MAIN] key

Press key: Switch the Upper Frequency to the Operating Band.

Press [MON/F] +: Switches Upper Frequency display between Large Character and

Small Character mode.

Press and hold key: Activate the Dual Receive feature.

[SUB] key

Press key: Switch the Lower Frequency to the Operating Band.

Press [MON/F] +: Switches Lower Frequency display between Large Character and

Small Character mode.

Press and hold key: Activate the Dual Receive feature.

Accessories & Options

Accessories & OptionsAccessories & Options

Accessories Supplied with the

Accessories Supplied with the VX-7R

Accessories Supplied with theAccessories Supplied with the

FNB-80LI Battery Pack (7.4V/1,300mAh)

NC-72B/C Battery Changer

Quick Draw Belt Clip

Hand Strap

Antenna

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Warranty Card

Available Options for your VX-

Available Options for your VX-7R

Available Options for your VX-Available Options for your VX-

VX-7R

VX-7R VX-7R

7R7R

! CSC-

CSC-88

88 Soft Case

CSC-CSC-

8888

! CD-

CD-15A

15A Rapid Charger (requires NC-72B/C)

CD-CD-

15A15A

! FBA-23

FBA-23 2 x “AA” Cell Battery Case (batteries not supplied)

FBA-23FBA-23

! FNB-8

FNB-80000LI

FNB-8FNB-8

! E-DC-5B

E-DC-5B DC Cable w/Noise Filter

E-DC-5BE-DC-5B

! NC-72B/C

NC-72B/C Battery Changer

NC-72B/CNC-72B/C

LI Battery Pack

LILI

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! E-DC-6

E-DC-6 DC Cable; plug and wire only

E-DC-6E-DC-6

! MH-

MH-55557A4B

7A4B Speaker/Microphone

MH-MH-

7A4B7A4B

! CMP460

CMP460 Waterproof Speaker/Microphone

CMP460CMP460

! VC-

VC-27

27 Earpiece/Microphone

VC-VC-

2727

! CN-3

CN-3 BNC-to-SMA Adapter

CN-3CN-3

! SU-1

SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit

SU-1SU-1

! CT-91

CT-91 Microphone Adapter

CT-91CT-91

Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local

requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Yaesu

Dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connection of any

non-Yaesu-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty

on this apparatus.

Installation of Accessories

Installation of AccessoriesInstallation of Accessories

Antenna Installation

Antenna InstallationAntenna Installation

The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range of the

transceiver. However, for enhanced base station medium-wave and shortwave reception,

you may wish to connect an external (outside) antenna.

The supplied antenna consists of two sections: the “Base Antenna” (used for

operation above 50 MHz), and the “Extender Element” (used for monitoring of

frequencies below 50 MHz).

To install the supplied antenna

Hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the

transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten by use of extreme force.

When operating the VX-

the antenna cap from the base antenna then screw the Extender Element onto the Base

Antenna. Of cause, the VX-7R may be operate on frequencies higher than the 50 MHz

band while Extender Element is still attached onto the Base Antenna

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7R on frequencies lower than the 50 MHz band, disconnect

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Notes:

• Never transmit without having an antenna connected.

• When installing the supplied antenna, never hold the upper part of the antenna

while screwing it onto the mating connector on the transceiver.

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• If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the SWR presented to

the transceiver is 1.5:1 or lower.

• Take care not lose the antenna cap when removing it from the Base Antenna.

How to Quick Draw

How to Quick Draw Belt Clip

How to Quick Draw How to Quick Draw

Belt Clip

Belt ClipBelt Clip

1. Connect the hanger to the rear of the VX-

using the supplied screw (Figure XX).

mount the clip to the back of the

mount the clip to the back of the VX-7R!

mount the clip to the back of themount the clip to the back of the

2. Clip the Quick-Draw Belt Clip onto your belt (Figure xx).

3. To install the VX-

Quick-Draw Belt Clip, and slide the MAGNUM into its slot until a click is heard.

4. To remove the VX-

then slide the VX-

Installation of FNB-8

Installation of FNB-80000LI Battery Pack

Installation of FNB-8Installation of FNB-8

The FNB-80LI is a high-performance Lithium-Ion battery providing high capacity in

a very compact package. Under normal use, the FNB-80LI may be used for

approximately 300 charge cycles, after which operating time may be expected to

decrease. If you have an old battery pack which is displaying capacity which has become

diminished, you should replace the pack with a new one.

1. Push the bottom latch slightly to the “Open” position.

2. Install the FNB-80LI as shown in the illustration.

VX-7R

7R into the Quick-Draw Belt Clip, align the hanger with the

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VX-7R

7R from the Quick-Draw Belt Clip, rotate the VX-

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VX-7R

7R out from the Quick-Draw Belt Clip (Figure xx).

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LI Battery Pack

LI Battery PackLI Battery Pack

VX-7R!

VX-7R!VX-7R!

VX-7R

7R, with the notch pointing directly up,

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Use

Use only

only the screw included with the clip to

Use Use

the screw included with the clip to

onlyonly

the screw included with the clip to the screw included with the clip to

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7R 180 degrees,

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3. Re-lock the bottom plate by carefully pressing the hinged latch cover back into its

normal operating position.

If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by

connecting the NC-72B/C Battery Charger, as shown in the illustration, to the EXT DC

jack. If only 12 ~ 16 Volt DC power is available, the optional E-DC-5B or E-DC-6 DC

Adapter (with its cigarette lighter plug) may also be used for charging the battery, as

shown in the illustration.

The display will indicate “NOW CHARGING” while the battery is being charged.

When charging is finished, the display will change to indicate “COMPLETE.”

Installation of FBA-23 (Option) Alkaline Battery Case

The optional FBA-23 Battery Case allows receive monitoring using two “AA” size

Alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries can also be used for transmission in an emergency,

but power output will only be 300 mW, and battery life will be shortened dramatically.

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To Install Alkaline Batteries into the FBA-23

1. Slide the batteries into the FBA-23 as shown in the illustration, with the Negative

[–] side of the batteries touching the spring connections inside the FBA-23.

2. Unlock the bottom plate by pushing the latch in the “Open” direction.

3. Install the FBA-23 as shown in the illustration, with the [+] side facing the bottom

of the transceiver.

4. Re-lock the bottom plate by carefully pressing the latch cover back into its normal

operating position.

The FBA-23 does not provide connections for charging, since Alkaline cells cannot be

re-charged. Therefore, the NC-72B/C, E-DC-5B, or E-DC-6 may safely be connected to

the EXT DC jack when the FBA-23 is installed.

Notes:

• The FBA-23 is designed for use only with AA-type Alkaline cells.

• If you do not use the VX-

FBA-23, as battery leakage could cause damage to the FBA-23 and/or the

transceiver.

Battery Life Information

When the battery charge is almost depleted, a “Low Voltage” indicator will appear on

the display. When this icon appears, it is recommended that you charge the battery

soon.

(1) TX 6 sec., RX 6 sec. and Squelched 48 sec.

(2) Continuous signal reception

The current battery voltage can be displayed manually on the LCD, by following the

instructions on page ??.

Battery capacity may be reduced during extremely cold weather operation. Keeping

the radio inside your parka may help preserve the full charge capacity.

AC Operation Using NC-72B/C (Receiving only)

AC Operation Using NC-72B/C (Receiving only)AC Operation Using NC-72B/C (Receiving only)

VX-7R

7R for a long time, remove the Alkaline batteries from the

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The VX-

VX-7R

7R may be operated from your house current by use of the supplied NC-72B/C

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Battery Charger.

To use the NC-72B/C, turn the transceiver off, then plug the miniature connector of the

Battery Charger into the EXT DC jack on the side of the radio. Now plug the Battery

Charger into the wall outlet. You may now turn on the transceiver.

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Interface of Packet

Interface of Packet TNCs

Interface of Packet Interface of Packet

The VX-

VX-7R

7R may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-44 microphone

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adapter (available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy interconnection to commonly-

available connectors wired to your TNC. You may also build your own cable using a

four-conductor miniature phone plug, per the diagram below.

The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOLUME

TNCs

TNCsTNCs

knob, as with voice operation. The input level to the VX-

adjusted at the TNC side; the optimum input voltage is approximately 5 mV at 2 k-ohm.

Be sure to turn the transceiver and TNC off before connecting the cables, so as to

prevent voltage spikes from possibly damaging your transceiver.

Operation

OperationOperation

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features of the VX-

read the “Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the

most out of this fantastic new transceiver. Now. . .let’s get operating!

Switching Power On and Off

Switching Power On and OffSwitching Power On and Off

1. Be sure the battery pack is installed, and that the battery is fully charged. Connect

2. Press and hold in the PWR switch (on the left side of the front panel) for 2 seconds.

:: Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many

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7R. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to

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the antenna to the top panel ANTENNA jack.

Two beeps will be heard when the switch has been held long enough, and the

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7R from the TNC should be

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opening message will appear on the display, then frequency display will appear.

After another two seconds, the receive-mode Battery Saver function will become

active, unless you have disabled it (see page ??).

3. To turn the VX-

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may have been disabled via the Menu system. See page ??, which tells you how to

reactivate the Beeper.

Adjusting the Volume Level

Adjusting the Volume LevelAdjusting the Volume Level

Rotate the VOLUME control (outer ring) to set the desired audio level. Clockwise

rotation increases the volume level.

: If you don’t hear the two “Beep” tones when the radio comes on, the Beeper

VX-7R

7R off, press and hold in the PWR switch again for 2 seconds.

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Squelch Adjustment

Squelch AdjustmentSquelch Adjustment

The VX-

VX-7R

7R’s Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no

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signal is being received. Not only does the Squelch system make “standby” operation

more pleasant, it also significantly reduces battery current consumption.

The Squelch system may be adjusted independently for the FM and Wide-FM (FM

Broadcast) modes.

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the MONI switch on the left side of the radio.

This provides a “Short-cut” to Menu Item (Basic Setup #1: SQL NFM) or Menu Item

(Basic Setup #2: SQL WFM).

2. Now, press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to set the background noise is just silenced

(typically at a setting of about “3” or “4” on the scale); this is point of maximum

sensitivity to weak signals.

3. When you are satisfied with the Squelch threshold setting, press the PTT key

momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

4. You may also adjust the Squelch setting by using the “Set” (Menu) mode. See

page ?? for details.

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: If you’re operating in an area of high RF pollution, you may need to consider

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“Tone Squelch” operation using the built-in CTCSS Decoder. This feature will keep your

radio quiet until a call is received from a station sending a carrier which contains a

matching (subaudible) CTCSS tone. Or if your friends have radios equipped with DCS

(Digital Coded Squelch) like your VX-

VX-7R

7R has, try using that mode for silent monitoring

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of busy channels.

Selecting the Operating Band

Selecting the Operating BandSelecting the Operating Band

The VX-

VX-7R

7R covers an incredibly wide frequency range, over which a number of

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different operating modes are used. Therefore, the VX-

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7R’s frequency coverage has been

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divided into different operating bands, each of which has its own pre-set channel steps

and operating modes. You can change the channel steps and operating modes later, if

you like (see page ??).

USA Ver sio n EXP Ve rs i onBAND

MAIN VFO SUB VFO MAIN VFO SUB VFO BC Band 0.5-1.8 MHz --- 0.5-1.8 MHz --SW Band 1.8-30 MHz --- 1.8-30 MHz --FM BC Band 59-108 MHz --- 88-108 MHz --AIR Band 108-137 MHz --- 108-137 MHz --VHF-TV Band 174-222 MHz --- 174-222 MHz --Action Band 1 225-420 MHz --- 222-420 MHz --UHF TV Band 470-729 MHz --- 470-800 MHz ---

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Action Band 2 800-999 MHz --- 800-999 MHz --50 MHz Ham Band 30-59 MHz 50-54 MHz 30-88 MHz 50-54 MHz 144 MHz Ham Band 137-174 MHz 140-174 MHz 137-174 MHz 140-174 MHz 220 MHz Ham Band 222-225 MHz --- --- --430 MHz Ham Band 420-470 MHz 420-470 MHz 420-470 MHz 420-470 MHz

To Change Operating Bands

1. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key repetitively. You will see the LCD indication move

up as you press the [BAND(BND DN)] key.

2. If you wish to move down the operating band, press the [MON/F] key, then press

the [BAND(BND DN)] key.

3. The VX-

VX-7R

7R uses a dual VFO system (explained in detail on page ??). To switch from

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the “Main” VFO to the “Sub” VFO instantly, press the [SUB] key momentarily.

Pressing the [MAIN] key will return the VX-7R to “Main” VFO.

4. Once you have selected the desired band, you may initiate manual tuning (or

scanning) per the discussions below.

Frequency Navigation

Frequency NavigationFrequency Navigation

The VX-

VX-7R

7R will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, as just described. This is a

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channelized system which allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected

operating band.

Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX-

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7R:

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1) Tuning Dial

Rotation of the DIAL allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the

current operating band. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL causes the VX-

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7R to be tuned

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toward a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating

frequency.

If you press the [MON/F] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL, frequency steps of 1

MHz will be selected. This feature is extremely useful for making rapid frequency

excursions over the wide tuning range of the VX-

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7R.

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2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry

The desired operating frequency may be entered directly from the keypad.

The operating mode will automatically be set once the new frequency is entered via

the keypad.

To enter a frequency from the keypad, just press the numbered digits on the keypad in

the proper sequence. There is no “Decimal point” key on the VX-7R, so if the frequency

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is below 100 MHz (e.g. 15.150 MHz), any required leading zeroes must be entered.

However, there is a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero - press the [V/M(WRITE

MT)] key sfter the last non-zero digit.

Examples:

To enter 146.520 MHz, press [1] " [4] " [6] " [5] " [2] " [0]

To enter 15.255 MHz, press [0] " [1] " [5] " [2] " [5] " [5]

To enter 1.250 MHz (1250 kHz), press [0] " [0] " [1] " [2] " [5] " [0]

To enter 0.950 MHz (950 kHz), press [0] " [0] " [0] " [9] " [5] " [0]

To enter 430.000MHz, press [4] " [3] " [V/M(WRITE MT)]

3) Scanning

From the VFO mode, press the [MON/F] key, then press the [1(SCAN)] key. The VX-

7R will begin scanning toward a higher frequency, and will stop when it receives a

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signal strong enough to break through the Squelch threshold. The VX-7R will then hold

on that frequency according to the setting of the “RESUME” mode (Menu Item: Scan

Modes #3). See page ?? for details.

If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead

of a higher frequency), just rotate the DIAL one click in the counter-clockwise direction

while the VX-7R is scanning. The scanning direction will be reversed. To revert to

scanning toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise.

Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the scanning.

Dual Receive Operation

Dual Receive OperationDual Receive Operation

The VX-7R may be operate dual frequency receive.

Press and hold the [MAIN] or [SUB] key for 2 second to activate the Dual Receive

operation.

While Dual Receive operation, “Main” band frequency display upper side and “Sub”

band frequency display lower side, and “Operating” band (enabling the transmit and

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band/frequency change) indicate

To switch the “Operating” band, press the [MAIN] key momentarily to switch the

“Main” band frequency to the “Operating” band. Meanwhile, press the [SUB] key

momentarily to switch the “Sub” band frequency to the “Operating” band, described

previously.

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you can select both bands to receive different frequencies

: The “Sub” band frequency is possible operate only on the amateur bands, but

large

characters.

on the same bands.

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Audio Muting

The Audio Mute feature is useful in situations where it would be helpful to reduce

the audio level of the “Receive Only” receiver (

signal on the “main” band (

To activate the Audio Mute feature:

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Operation #8: MUTE SET).

3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select “ON” (to enable Audio Mute feature).

4. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

5. To disable the Audio Mute feature, select “ON” in step 3 above.

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BAND Linking

For operation on Amateur satellites which use a “normal” (not “inverted” FM

transponder, the BAND Link feature may be useful.

1. Set up dual receive operation, as just described.

2. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

3. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Misc Setup #9: BAND LINK).

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4. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to set this Menu Item to ON.

5. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to Linked/Dual receive

operation.

As you rotate the DIAL, you will observe that both BAND frequencies are changing

together. When you are done with this operating mode, re-enter the Set mode, and set

(Misc Setup #9: BAND LINK) to OFF.

Transmission

TransmissionTransmission

Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the three or four

Amateur bands on which the VX-7R can transmit (50 MHz, 144 MHz, or 430 MHz, plus

220 MHz on the USA version), you’re ready to transmit. These are the most basic steps;

more advanced aspects of transmitter operation will be discussed later.

1. To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front panel microphone

(located in the upper right-hand corner of the speaker grille) in a normal voice level.

The “I-Beam” will glow red during transmission.

2. To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch.

3. During transmission, the relative power level will be indicated on the LCD. Full

power (5 Watts) is indicated by eight arrows below the frequency display. The three

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“Low Power” levels (L1, L2, and L3) are indicated by two, four, or six arrows,

respectively. Additionally, the “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” icon will appear at the bottom of

the display, corresponding with the “Low Power” Level setting.

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battery life by switching to Low Power operation. To do this, press the [MON/F] key,

then press the [%(TX PO LK)] key so that the “L” icon appears at the bottom of the

display. And don’t forget, always have an antenna connected when you transmit.

Transmission is not possible on any operating bands other than the 50 MHz, 144 MHz,

and 430 MHz bands.

Changing the Transmitter Power Level

You can select between a total of four transmitter power levels on your VX-7R. The

exact power output will vary somewhat, depending on the voltage supplied to the

transceiver. With the standard FNB-80LI Battery Pack and external DC source, the

power output levels available are:

HIGH LOW 3 LOW2 LOW1 50/144/430 MHz FM 5.0 W 2.5 W 1.0 W 0.5 W 50 MHz AM 1.0 W (Fixed) 220 MHz FM 0.3 W (Fixed)

To change the power level:

1. The default setting for the power output is “High;” in this configuration, the LCD

shows no indication of the power output level. Press the [MON/F] key, then press

the [%(TX PO LK)] key causes the power levels “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” appear.

2. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [%(TX PO LK)] key until the “Low Power”

icon disappears will restore High Power operation.

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leaving VHF on High power, and the radio will remember the different settings on each

band. And when you store memories, you can store High and Low power settings

separately in each memory, so you don’t waste battery power when using very close-in

repeaters!

When you are operate on Low power setting, Press the [MON/F] key, then press the PTT

switch, the VX-7R temporarily.

VOX Operation

The VOX system provides automatic transmit/receive switching based on voice input

to the microphone. With the VOX system enabled, you do not need to press the PTT

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switch in order to transmit.

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item (Misc Setup #7: VOX).

Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select desired VOX level “HIGH” or “LOW.”

3. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and

return to normal operation.

4. Without pressing the PTT switch, speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.

When you start speaking, the transmitter should be activated automatically. When

you finish speaking, the transceiver should return to the receive mode (after a short

delay).

5. To cancel VOX and return to PTT operation, just repeat the above procedures, select

“OFF” in step 3 above.

When the VOX system is activated, the “

VVVV” icon will appear on the display.

The VX-7R may be adjusted the “Hang-Time” of the VOX system (the transmit-receive

delay after the cessation of speech) via the Menu. The default delay is 1/2 second. To set

a different delay time:

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item (Misc Setup #8: VOX DLAY).

3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the delay time among “0.5s,” “1s,” and “2s.”

4. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and

return to normal operation.

AM Broadcast Reception

AM Broadcast ReceptionAM Broadcast Reception

The VX-7R includes provision for reception of AM broadcasts, either on the standard

medium-wave (MW) broadcast band, or on the shortwave bands up to 16 MHz.

1. Set the VX-7R to the VFO mode

2. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key (or Press [MON/F] " [BAND(BND DN)])

repetitively until you see a frequency in the frequency range desired. The MW

coverage is 0.5 MHz to 1.8 MHz, while the shortwave broadcast coverage is 1.8

MHz to 16 MHz. In either case, the operating mode (displayed on the right edge of

the LCD) should be shown as being “AM.”

3. Rotate the DIAL to tune across the broadcast band.

4. You may also use the keypad to enter frequencies directly. This method will be

quicker for changing from the 49-meter broadcast band to the 31-meter band, for

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example.

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Menu Item (Basic Setup #4: RX MODE). See page ?? for details.

The VX-7R is stored the frequency of the Short-wave Broadcast station into the memory

channel “???” through “???.”

AM Aircraft Reception

AM Aircraft ReceptionAM Aircraft Reception

Reception of AM signals in the aeronautical band (108-137 MHz) is similar to that

described in the previous section.

1. Be sure that the VX-7R is set to the VFO mode.

2. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key (or Press [MON/F] " [BAND(BND DN)])

repetitively until you see a frequency in the aeronautical band.

3. Rotate the DIAL to tune across the aeronautical band.

4. You may also use the keypad to enter frequencies directly. Remember that

frequencies quoted by aircraft operators may be abbreviated, and that the “5” at the

end of a frequency may be dropped. Since aeronautical channels are assigned in

25-kHz steps, therefore, a frequency announced as “thirty-two, forty-two”

corresponds to an operating frequency of 132.425 MHz.

FM Broadcast/TV Audio Reception

FM Broadcast/TV Audio ReceptionFM Broadcast/TV Audio Reception

The VX-7R also includes provision for reception in the FM broadcast band, utilizing a

wide-bandwidth filter which provides excellent fidelity.

To Activate FM Broadcast Reception

1. Be sure that the VX-7R is set to the VFO mode.

2. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key (or Press [MON/F] " [BAND(BND DN)])

repetitively until a frequency in the FM broadcast band appears on the display. The

total frequency range included in the “FM” band is 59-108 MHz.

3. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired station. The default synthesizer steps for the

W-FM mode are 100 kHz/step.

To Activate VHF or UHF TV Audio Reception

1. Be sure that the VX-7R is set to the VFO mode.

2. Press the [BAND(SET)AR] key repetitively until a frequency in the VHF or UHF

TV bands appears on the LCD.

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3. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired station.

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from the Narrow-FM setting, using Menu Item (Basic Setup #2: SQL WFM). See

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Weather Broadcast

Weather Broadcast/VHF Marine Channel

Weather BroadcastWeather Broadcast

The VX-7R includes a unique feature which allows reception of weather broadcasts

in the 160-MHz frequency range. Ten standard Weather Broadcast channels are pre-

loaded into a special memory bank.

To listen to a Weather Broadcast Channel/VHF Marine Channel:

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [3(WX)] key to recall the Weather Broadcast

channels.

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2. Turn the DIAL knob to select the desired Weather Broadcast channel.

3. If you wish to check the other channels for activity by scanning, press the [MON/F]

key then press the [1(SCAN)] key.

4. Press the [3(WX)] key again to recall the VHF Marine Channels. Turn the DIAL

knob to select the desired Marine channel.

5. To exit to normal operation, again the [MON/F] key, then press the [3(WX)] key.

Operation will return to the VFO or Memory channel you were operating on before

you began Weather Broadcast operation.

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the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert

accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA

weather channels. You may disable the Weather Alert feature via Menu Item (Misc

Setup #20 WX ALERT), if desired.

Keyboard Locking

Keyboard LockingKeyboard Locking

aspects of the VX-7R’s keys and switches may be locked out. The possible lockout

: In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes,

In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various

combinations are:

KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked out

DIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked out

KEY + DIAL: Both the DIAL and Keys are locked out

PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)

KEY + PTT: Both the keys and PTT switch are locked out

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DIAL + PTT: Both the DIAL and PTT switch are locked out

ALL: All of the above are locked out

To lock out some or all of the keys:

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #10: LOCK MODE).

3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to choose between one of the locking schemes as

outlined above.

4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting

and resume normal operation.

5. To activate the locking feature, press and hold in the [%(TX PO LK)] key for 2

seconds. The “Key Lock” icon will appear on the LCD. To cancel locking, again press

and hold the [%(TX PO LK)] key for 2 seconds.

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Keypad/LCD Illumination

Keypad/LCD IlluminationKeypad/LCD Illumination

Your VX-7R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation.

The red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with

minimal degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are

provided:

KEY Mode: Illuminate the Keypad/LCD for five seconds when any key pressed.

CONTINUE Mode: Illuminate the Keypad/LCD continuously.

OFF Mode: Disables the Keypad/LCD lamp.

Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp mode:

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Display Setup #5: LAMP MODE).

3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select one of the three modes described above.

4. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and

return to normal operation.

Disabling the Keypad Beeper

Disabling the Keypad BeeperDisabling the Keypad Beeper

If the keypad’s Beeper creates an inconvenience (particularly when operating in a

quiet room), it may easily be disabled.

1. Press [MON/F] then, press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

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2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #9: KEY BEEP).

3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to change the setting from ON to OFF.

4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and

exit to normal operation.

5. If you wish to re-enable the Beeper, just repeat the above procedure, pressing the

[MAIN] or [SUB] key to select ON in step “3” above.

Advanced Operation

Advanced OperationAdvanced Operation

Now that you’re mastered the basics of VX-7R operation, let’s learn more about some

of the really neat features.

Setting the Frequency Display Image Size

Setting the Frequency Display Image SizeSetting the Frequency Display Image Size

VFO Mode

When operating in the VFO mode, press the [MON/F] key, then press the [MAIN] or

[SUB] key causes the LCD to “toggle” between display of

characters. However, this feature does not activate while Dual Receive operation.

Memory Mode

When operating in the Memory mode (see page ??), press the [MON/F] key, then press

the [MAIN] or [SUB] key causes the LCD to “toggle” between display of the (large

characters) current memory’s frequency and the (small characters) current memory’s

frequency with alpha numeric Tag. However, this feature does not activate while Dual

Receive operation.

Changing the Channel Steps

Changing the Channel StepsChanging the Channel Steps

The VX-7R’s synthesizer provides the option of utilizing channels steps of

5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz per step, any number of which may be important to

your operating requirements. The VX-7R is set up at the factory with different default

steps on each operating band which probably are satisfactory for most operation.

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However, if you need to change the channel step increments, the procedure to do so is

very easy.

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #3: VFO STEP).

3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the new channel step size.

4. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

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Changing the Operating Mode

Changing the Operating ModeChanging the Operating Mode

The VX-7R provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to

different operating frequencies. However, should an unusual operating situation arise

in which you need to change between the available operating modes (FM-Narrow, FM-

Wide, and AM), here is the procedure for doing so:

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #4: RX MODE).

3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the new channel step size. The available

selections are:

AUTO: Automatic mode setting per default values.

N-FM: Narrow-bandwidth FM (used for voice communication)

W-FM: Wide-bandwidth FM (used for high-fidelity broadcasting)

AM: Amplitude Modulation

4. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

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Selection feature on so as to save time and trouble when changing bands. If you make a

mode change for a particular channel or station, you can always store that one channel

into memory, as the mode setting will be memorized along with the frequency

information.

Repeater Operation

Repeater OperationRepeater Operation

Repeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a

dramatic extension of the communication range for low-powered hand-held or mobile

transceivers. The VX-7R includes a number of features which make repeater operation

simple and enjoyable.

Repeater Shifts

Your VX-7R has been configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts customary in

your country. For the 50 MHz band, this usually will be 1 MHz, while the 144 MHz shift

will be 600 kHz; on 70 cm, the shift may be 1.6 MHz, 7.6 MHz, or 5 MHz (USA version).

Depending on the part of the band in which you are operating, the repeater shift may be

either downward (–) or upward (+), and one of these icons will appear at the top of the

LCD when repeater shifts have been enabled.

Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

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The VX-7R provides a convenient Automatic Repeater Shift feature, which causes

the appropriate repeater shift to be automatically applied whenever you tune into the

designated repeater sub-bands in your country. These sub-bands are shown below.

If the ARS feature does not appear to be working, you may have accidentally disabled

it.

To re - enab l e AR S:

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #5: ARS).

3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select “ON” (to enable Automatic Repeater Shift).

4. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

Manual Repeater Shift Activation

If the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift other than

that established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater shift manually.

To do t his:

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #7: RPT SHIFT).

3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the desired shift among the “–RPT,”

“+RPT,” and “SIMP.”

4. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

Changing the Default Repeater Shifts

If you travel to a different country, you may need to change the default repeater shift

so as to ensure compatibility with local operating requirements.

To do this, follow the procedure below:

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #6: SHIFT).

3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the new repeater shift magnitude.

4. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

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“default” repeated shifts using this Menu Item! Enter the transmit and receive

frequencies separately, as shown on page ??.

When setting a large repeater shift (e.g. 5.0 MHz for 440 MHz), remember that you can

tune in 1 MHz steps by pressing [MON/F] key, then pressing the [MAIN] or [SUB] key

(first step entry: “MHz” icon will blinks).

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Checking the Repeater Uplink (Input) Frequency

It often is helpful to be able to check the uplink (input) frequency of a repeater, to see

if the calling station is within direct (“Simplex”) range.

To do this, just press the [HM/RV(EMG)] key. You’ll notice that the display has

shifted to the repeater uplink frequency. Press the [HM/RV(EMG)] key again to cause

operation to revert to normal monitoring of the repeater downlink (output) frequency.

CTCSS Operation

CTCSS OperationCTCSS Operation

Many repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be

superimposed on your FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent

false activation of the repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters.

This tone system, called “CTCSS” (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System), is included

in your VX-7R, and is very easy to activate.

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setting of the Tone Mode. These actions are set up by using the [8(TONE)] key, or Menu

Items (TSQ/DCS/DTMF #1: SQL TYPE) and (TSQ/DCS/DTMF #2: TONE SET).

1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [8(TONE)] key. This provides a “Short-cut”

to Menu Item (TSQ/DCS/DTMF #1: SQL TYPE).

2. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key so that “TONE” appears on the display; this

activates the CTCSS Encoder, which allows repeater access.

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[MAIN] or [SUB] key in this step. We’ll discuss the Digital Code Squelch system

shortly.

3. Press the [MAIN] key in step “2” above will occasionally cause “SQL” to appear

adjacent to the “TONE.” When “TONE SQL” appears, this means that the Tone

SQueLch system is active, which mutes your VX-7R’s receiver until it receives a call

from another radio sending out a matching CTCSS tone. This can help keep your

radio quiet until a specific call is received, which may be helpful while operating in

congested areas.

4. When you have made your selection of the CTCSS tone mode, rotate the DIAL one

click clockwise to select Menu Item (TSQ/DCS/DTMF #2: TONE SET). This Menu

selection allows setting of the CTCSS tone frequency to be used.

5. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key to enable the adjustment of the CTCSS frequency.

6. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key until the display indicates the Tone Frequency you

need to be using (ask the repeater owner/operator if you don’t know the tone

frequency).

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