Vertex Standard USA 11144730 UHF Mobile Transceiver User Manual
Vertex Standard USA, Inc. UHF Mobile Transceiver
User Manual
Programmable Functions/Features
AvailableProgrammableFunctionKeys
2-ToneEncode/Decodeø1
5-ToneEncode/Decodeø1
MDC-1200®Encode/Decodeø1
HornAlert
PA(PublicAddress)
Scan
GroupScanø3
DualWatch
FM-Scan(Follow-MeScan)
TAScan
Encryptionø1
Privacy(Basic/Enhanced)ø2
VOX
TalkAround
Emergency
LoneWorker
TXSaveDisable
DirectChannelEntryø3,4
CodeUp/Downø1,3
CodeSetø1,3
SpeedDialø1
DTMFCodeSetø1,3,4
IDCheckø1,3
TextMessageø2,3
ARTSTMø1/ARTS
II
TM(
AutoRangeTranspondSystem
)
ø1:Analogmodeonly
ø2:Digitalmodeonly
ø3:EVX-5400only
ø4:RequiresOptionalMH-75A8J
EVX-5300
EVX-5400
oPerating manual
EVX-5300 EVX-5400
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Congratulations!
You now have at your ngertips a valuable communications tool: a Vertex Stan-
dard 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 negli-
gible maintenance downtime.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented
here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio.
We’re glad you joined the Vertex Standard team. Call on us anytime, because com-
munications is our business. Let us help you get your message across.
Notice !
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.
Safety/WarNiNg iNformatioN
WARNING - DO NOT operate the EVX-5300/-5400 radio when any
person(s) (bystanders) outside the vehicle are within the distances shown in
the chart at the bottom of this section.
Safety Training information:
Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of
0 dBi. The radio must be used in vehicle-mount congurations with a maxi-
mum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk con-
gurations.
This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only
where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure
limits of passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separa-
tion distance shown below.
Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF
exposure limits.
Antenna Installation:
For rear deck trunk installation, the antenna must be located at least the fol-
lowing distance away from rear-seat passengers in order to comply with the
FCC RF exposure requirements.
For roof top installations, the antenna must be placed in the center of the
roof.
VHF Model UHF Model
2.1 Feet (0.63 m) 1.6 Feet (0.48 m)
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EVX-5300 EVX-5400
IntroductIon
The EVX-5300/-5400 series are a full-featured Digital/Analog transceiver de-
signed for exible mobile and base station business communications in the VHF/
UHF Land Mobile bands. These transceivers are designed for reliable business
communications in a wide variety of applications for a wide range of operating ca-
pabilities.
The EVX-5300/-5400 series operate using the TDMA protocol for spectrum and
power efficiency resulting in lower total equipment cost compared to FDMA.
Digital eliminates noise and static from voice transmit to deliver only the in-
tended voice message crisply and clearly. The EVX-5300/-5400 series feature the
AMBE+2™ vocoder for enhanced voice quality.
The EVX-5300 allows up to 8 memory channels. The EVX-5400 allows up to
512-channel capacity and 32 groups which can each be programmed with an
8-character Alpha-Numeric Tag. Important channel frequency data is stored in the
ash memory, and is easily programmable by a Vertex Standard licensed dealer
using a personal computer with Vertex Standard Programming equipment: FIF-
12 USB Programming Interface, CT-104A (or CT-171) Connection Cable with
CE142 Software. Or, once a single radio is programmed, cloning cable CT-4 can
be used to program additional radios directly.
The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided by the
EVX-5300/-5400 series transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to
consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the congu-
ration of this equipment for use in your application.
For North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Ad-
ministration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communi-
cations 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 op-
eration in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be
used in or near North America.
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WarnIng! Fcc rF ExposurE rEquIrEmEnts
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERA-
TION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS
DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS
DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFI-
CATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE
FOR COMPLIANCE. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following measures:
r Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
r Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
r Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
r Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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English
r This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
r 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 suc-
cessful communication.
r Antennas used for this transmitter (identify the device by certication number,
or model number if Category II) must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBi.
The radio must be used in vehicle-mount congurations with a maximum op-
erating duty cycle not exceeding 50 %, in typical Push-to-Talk congurations.
Antenna types having a gain greater than 0 dBi are strictly prohibited for use
with this device.
FrEnch
r Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
r Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur ra-
dio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou in-
férieur) 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’établisse-
ment d’une communication satisfaisante.
r Antennes utilisées pour cet émetteur (identier le dispositif par son numéro de
certication ou son numéro de modèle s’il fait partie du matériel de catégorie
II) ne doit pas dépasser un gain de l’antenne de 0 dBi. La radio doit être utili-
sée dans des congurations de montage en véhicule avec un maximum d’uti-
lisation en fonctionnement n’excédant ne pas 50 %, dans des congurations
typiques de Push-to-Talk. Types d’antenne ayant un gain supérieur à 0 dBi
sont strictement interdits pour une tilisation avec cet appareil.
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controls & connEctors (EVx-5300)
Front Panel
Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function
(PF) keys, congured according to your network requirements and programmed
by your Vertex Standard dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-cong-
ured radio.
PWR () Button
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to toggle the transceiver’s power
“on” and “off”.
VOL Knob
Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume.
Microphone Jack
Connect the microphone plug to this jack.
TX/BUSY Indicator
Indicates transceiver’s Transmit/Receive Status.
[P1] - [P4] Keys (Programmable Function Keys)
These keys can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power
selection, Monitor, Talk-Around, etc., as determined by your network require-
ments and programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer.
[]/[] Keys (Programmable Function Keys)
In the factory default, pressing either key changes the current channel.
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Channel Number Indicator
Indicates the operating channel.
Transceiver Status Indicator
The “A”, “B”, and “C” indicators show current transceiver status, which can
be customized via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer to meet your
communications/network requirements. The possible indicators are explained
below.
transcEIVEr status IndIcator
status
IndIcator dEscrIptIon
A B C
MONI The indicator is illuminated constantly when the
signaling feature is disabled. The indicator blinks
while the audio is passing normally.
SCAN CH Indicator is illuminated when the scan enabled
channel is recalled.
Low Power Indicator is illuminated when the radio’s transmitter
is set to the “Low Power” mode.
TA (Talk Around)Indicator is illuminated when the “Talk Around”
function is activated.
Privacy (Digital)
Encryption (Analog)
Indicator is illuminated when the “Privacy” (Digital
mode) or “Voice Scrambler” (Analog mode) func-
tion is enabled.
Emergency Indicator is illuminated when the “Emergency” fea-
ture is activated.
Horn Alert Indicator is illuminated when the “Horn Alert” fea-
ture is activated.
PA (Public Address)Indicator is illuminated when the radio is turned to
a PA amplier.
Lock Indicator is illuminated when the “Lock” feature is
activated.
ACC2 Indicator is illuminated when the output port “2” on
the Accessory Connector is turned to “ON”.
RFC Indicator is illuminated when the radio is in the
“Ready for Communication” condition while operat-
ing with the 2-Tone or 5-Tone signaling.
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controls & connEctors (EVx-5400)
Front Panel
Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function
(PF) keys, congured according to your network requirements and programmed
by your Vertex Standard dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-cong-
ured radio.
PWR () Button
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to toggle the transceiver’s power
“on” and “off”.
VOL Knob
Turn this control clockwise to increase the volume.
Microphone Jack
Connect the microphone plug to this jack.
TX/BUSY Indicator
Indicates transceiver’s Transmit/Receive Status.
[P1] - [P4] Keys (Programmable Function Keys)
These keys can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power
selection, Monitor, Talk-Around, etc., as determined by your network require-
ments and programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer.
[]/[] Keys (Programmable Function Keys)
In the factory default, pressing either key changes the current channel.
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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The display includes a 8-character alpha-numeric section showing Channel
nametags/identity information and error messages, and an upper icon row dis-
playing feature status (see below).
“Call” indicator
“Dual Watch” is activated
Low Transmit Power Mode “ON”
: “Scan” is enabled
: “Priority Scan” is activated
“Talk-Around” is enabled
Receiver Monitor
“Group Scan” is enabled
“AUX A” Port,
Option Switch (Key Function),
or “Lone Worker” is activated
“VOX” is activated
“Privacy” or
“Encryption” is enabled
Priority-2 Channel
“Audio Compander” is activated
RSSI Indicator
(four steps)
8 Character Alpha-numeric Display
“5-tone Status Call” or
“Digital Text Message” is received
Sub Display
Channel Group Number
TX ID Type: Digital Mode
Message Number: Text Message Mode
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Rear Panel
controls & connEctors
Antenna Jack
The 50-Ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a
mini-UHF plug.
13.6V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector
The supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Use
only the supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type fuse.
External Speaker Jack
An external loudspeaker may be connected to this 2-contact, 3.5-mm mini-
phone jack.
Caution: Do not connect either wire of this line to ground, and be certain that
the speaker has adequate capability to handle the audio output (12 W) from
the radio.
D-Sub 15-Pin Accessory Connector
External TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RX
audio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with ac-
cessories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel
control input, etc.
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BasIc opEratIon
Important! - Before turning on the radio the rst time, conrm that the power con-
nections have been made correctly and that a proper antenna is connected to the
antenna jack.
Switching Power ON/OFF
r Press and hold in the PWR() button for 2 seconds to turn the radio on. The
channel number indicator will indicate the operating channel.
r Press the []/[] key to choose the desired operating channel. The display
indicates a channel number (EVX-5300) or channel name (EVX-5400). The
radio announces the channel number if the Channel Announcement Feature is
enabled via the PC programming software.
r In the EVX-5400, if you want to select an operating channel from a different
group, press the Programmable Function (PF) key which is programmed to
the Group Up/Down feature to select the group you want before selecting the
operating channel. See page 11 for more information of the Programmable
Function keys.
Setting the Volume
r Turn the VOL knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to
decrease it.
Transmitting
r To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
r If no signal is present on the analog channel, press the PF key which is pro-
grammed to the Monitor feature to listen for channel activity.
r When receiving a call, transmit only after the incoming call ends. The radio
cannot receive a call and transmit simultaneously.
r Press the PTT switch. If the channel is clear, the TX/BUSY indicator will
glow red (on the Analog Channel) or blue (on the Digital Channel). The radio
is now transmitting. While holding in the PTT switch, speak across the face
of the microphone in a clear and normal voice. For best transmission, hold the
microphone about 1-1/2 to 2 inches (4 ~ 5 cm) away from your mouth. Re-
lease the PTT switch to receive.
r If the BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) feature has been programmed on an ana-
log channel, the radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the
radio will generate short beep three times. Release the PTT switch and wait for
the channel to be clear of activity.
r If the BTLO (Busy Tone Lockout) feature has been programmed on an analog
channel or CCLO (Color Code Lockout) feature has been programmed on
a digital channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being
received or when the carrier being received includes the correct tone (CTCSS
tone or DCS code) on an analog channel or correct code on a digital channel.
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Transmit 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 sec-
onds before time-out. Another beep will sound just before the deadline; the red “TX”
indicator will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume
transmitting, you must release the PTT switch and wait for the “penalty timer” to
expire (if you press the PTT switch before this timer expires, the timer restarts,
and you will have to wait another “penalty” period).
Key Lock
In order to prevent accidental operating function/feature change or inadvertent
transmission, various aspects of the front panel’s keys may be locked out.
To activate the Locking feature, press and hold in the [P1] key while turning the
radio on. To disable the Locking feature, repeat this power-on procedure.
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Programmable Function (PF) Keys
The EVX-5300/-5400 series includes six Programmable Function (PF) keys.
These PF keys can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard
dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements.
The possible PF key programming features are illustrated on the next page, and
these functions are explained beginning after page 14. For further details, contact
your Vertex Standard dealer.
In this chapter, the following icons are used to indicate features supported in either
the “Analog” mode or “Digital” mode:
: Indicates a “Analog” mode only feature.
: Indicates a “Digital” mode only feature.
For features that are available in both “Analog” and “Digital” modes, no icon is
shown.
For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been assigned to
the PF key on your particular radio and keep it handy.
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FunctIon
programmaBlE KEy
(prEss KEy/prEss & Hold KEy)
mIcropHonE KEy
(prEss KEy/prEss & Hold KEy)
P1 P2 P3 P4 A B C D Ü#
None ////////////
Monitor ////////////
Monitor -Momentarily- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /--
Dimmerø1////////////
Low Power ////////////
Privacy/Encryption ////////////
Privacy Setø1////////////
SETø1////////////
SQL OFF ////////////
SQL OFF -Momentarily- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /--
SQL Setø1////////////
Beep OFF ////////////
AF Minimum Volume ////////////
CH Announcement ////////////
Whisper ////////////
VOX ////////////
VOX Setø1////////////
VOX Anti-Trip ////////////
Horn Alert ////////////
PA (Public Address) ////////////
EXT ACC 1 /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /--
EXT ACC 2 ////////////
Emergency /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /--
Lone Worker ////////////
Group Upø1////////////
Group Downø1////////////
Channel Up ////////////
Channel Down ////////////
Speed CH Upø1--/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/
Speed CH Downø1--/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/ --/
PRI-1 ////////////
PRI-2 ////////////
PRI-2 Set ////////////
PRI-2 Disable ////////////
Direct CH 1 ////////////
Direct CH 2 ////////////
Direct CH 3 ////////////
Direct CH 4 ////////////
Direct CH Entryø1, 2 --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- / / / / / /
Scan / / //////////
Group Scanø1////////////
Dual Watch ////////////
FM-Scan ////////////
Scan Set ////////////
Group Scan Setø1////////////
ø1: This function cannot assign to EVX-5300.
ø2: Requires the optional MH-75A8J Microphone.
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ø1: This function cannot assign to EVX-5300.
ø2: Requires the optional MH-75A8J Microphone.
FunctIon
programmaBlE KEy
(prEss KEy/prEss & Hold KEy)
mIcropHonE KEy
(prEss KEy/prEss & Hold KEy)
P1 P2 P3 P4 A B C D Ü#
TA Scan ////////////
Talk Around ////////////
Reset ////////////
CALL 1 ////////////
CALL 2 ////////////
CALL 3 ////////////
CALL 4 ////////////
CALL 5 ////////////
Code Upø1////////////
Code Downø1////////////
Code Setø1////////////
Speed Dial ////////////
DTMF Code Setø1, 2 --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- / / / / / /
Call ////////////
Status Setø1////////////
Status Upø1////////////
Status Downø1////////////
Status Checkø1////////////
Duty ////////////
ID Checkø1////////////
ARTS Loginø1////////////
Text Messageø1////////////
Option SW1 /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /-- /--
Option SW2 ////////////
TX Save Disable ////////////
Lock ////////////
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Description of Operating Functions
monItor
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to cancel any signaling features.
In the EVX-5400, when the Monitor function is activated, the “ ” icon will be in-
dicated on the display.
monItor -momEntarIly-
Cancel any signaling features while pressing the assigned PF key.
In the EVX-5400, the “ ” icon will be indicated on the display while canceling
any signaling features.
dImmEr (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select the brightness level of the
display and keypad of the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone if used.
loW poWEr
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to set the radio’s transmitter to the
“Low Power” mode. Press, (or press and hold), the PF key again to return to “High
Power” operation when in difcult terrain.
In the EVX-5300, when the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode, the
Transceiver Status Indicator (“A”, “B” or “C”) will illuminate if the “Low Power”
status is assigned to one of the Transceiver Status Indicators.
In the EVX-5400, when the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode, the “L”
icon will be indicated on the display.
prIVacy
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Privacy feature “On”
and “Off”. The Privacy feature initiates an encryption algorithm that will protect
your communication from unauthorized eavesdropping.
In the EVX-5300, when the Privacy feature is activated, the Transceiver Status In-
dicator (“A”, “B” or “C”) will illuminate if the “Privacy” status is assigned to one
of the Transceiver Status Indicators.
In the EVX-5400, when the Privacy feature is activated, the “ ” icon will be indi-
cated on the display.
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prIVacy sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
You can change a Privacy Key Code to maintain the best security using this
function:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the
current Privacy Key Number and its tag name will appear on the display.
r Press the []/[] key to select the desired Privacy Key Code.
r Press the [P4] key to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -”
briey, then reverts to the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key. In this case, the
display indicates “-CANCEL-” briey.
Note: If the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone is used, you may select
the Privacy Key Code and set/cancel the setting by the microphone’s [A], [B], [C],
and [D] key in place of [], [], [P3], and [P4] key.
EncryptIon
When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press, (or press and hold), the as-
signed PF key to toggle the Voice Encryption “On” and “Off”.
In the EVX-5300, when the Voice Encryption is activated, the Transceiver Status
Indicator (“A”, “B” or “C”) will illuminate if the “Encryption” status is assigned
to one of the Transceiver Status Indicators.
In the EVX-5400, when the Voice Encryption is activated, the “ ” icon will be
indicated on the display.
sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the “User Set (Menu)”
mode. See page 36 for more information of the “User Set (Menu)” mode.
sql oFF
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to open the SQL (Squelch) to hear
background noise (unmute the audio).
In the EVX-5400, when the SQL OFF function is activated, the “ ” icon will be
blinked on the display.
sql oFF -momEntarIly-
Opens the SQL (Squelch) to hear background noise (unmute the audio) when
pressing the assigned PF key.
In the EVX-5400, the “ ” icon will blink on the display while opening the
Squelch.
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sql sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the cur-
rent squelch level will appear on the display.
r Press the []/[] key to select the desired squelch level. Available selections
are “SQLLV OP (Open)”, “SQLLV TH (Threshold)”, “SQLLV NM (Nor-
mal)” and “SQLLV TI (Tight)”.
r Press the [P4] key to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -”
briey, then reverts to the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key. In this case, the dis-
play indicates “- CANCEL -” briey.
Note: If the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone is used, you may select
the squelch level and set/cancel the setting by the microphone’s [A], [B], [C], and
[D] key in place of [], [], [P3], and [P4] key.
BEEp oFF
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to disable the radio beeps and the
channel announcement (if activated) temporarily. Press again, (or press and hold
again), the assigned PF key, to enable the radio beeps and the channel announce-
ment.
In the EVX-5400, when the Beep Off function is “on” and “off”, the display indi-
cates briey “BEEP OFF” and “BEEP ON”.
aF mInImum VolumE
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to reduce the audio output to the
(lower) level programmed. Again press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key,
resume normal audio output level.
In the EVX-5400, when AF Minimum Volume function is “on” and “off”, the
display indicates briey “AFATT ON” and “AFATT OF”. Furthermore, you may
change the programmed (lower) level by the “User Set (Menu)” mode. See page
36 for more information.
cH announcEmEnt
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select the channel change con-
rmation between “beep” (and indicates “BEEP” briey in the EVX-5400) and
“announcement” (and indicates “ANNOUNCE” briey in the EVX-5400).
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WHIspEr
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to increase the microphone gain;
allowing you to speak in a low voice (whisper) temporarily. Press again, (or press
and hold again), the assigned PF key to resume normal microphone gain.
In the EVX-5400, when the Whisper function is “on” and “off”, the display indi-
cates briey “WHISP ON” and “WHISP OF”.
Vox
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the VOX function; al-
lowing hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input
into the microphone. You may disable the VOX function temporarily by pressing
the PTT switch.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to resume normal op-
eration.
In the EVX-5400, 1) when the VOX function is activated by operation from the
external equipment, a small dot (“.”) will be indicated at the bottom right of the
display, and 2) when the VOX function is “on” and “off”, the display indicates
briey “VOX ON” and “VOX OFF”.
Vox sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
You can manually adjust the VOX Gain using this function:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the cur-
rent VOX Gain level will appear on the display.
r Press the []/[] key to select the desired VOX Gain level. Available selec-
tions are “VOXLV –8” to “VOXLV +8”.
r Press the [P4] key to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -”
briey, then reverts to the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key. In this case, the dis-
play indicates “- CANCEL -” briey.
Note: If the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone is used, you may select
the VOX Gain level and set/cancel the setting by the microphone’s [A], [B], [C],
and [D] key in place of [], [], [P3], and [P4] key.
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Vox antI-trIp
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the VOX Anti-Trip fea-
ture “On” and “Off”.
When the VOX Anti-Trip feature is set to “On”, the transceiver does not activate
the transmitter section from the receiver audio or own beep sound.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the VOX Anti-Trip
feature is disabled.
In the EVX-5400, when the VOX Anti-Trip feature is “on” and “off”, the display
indicates briey “ATRP ON” and “ATRP OFF”.
Horn alErt
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Horn Alert function.
If you receive a call from the base station with the signaling, horn alert will be ac-
tivated and your vehicle’s horn will sound.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the Horn Alert func-
tion is disabled.
In the EVX-5300, when the Horn Alert function is activated, the Transceiver
Status Indicator (“A”, “B” or “C”) will illuminate if the “Horn Alert” status is as-
signed to one of the Transceiver Status Indicators.
In the EVX-5400, when the Horn Alert function is “on” and “off”, the display in-
dicates briey “HA ON” and “HA OFF”.
pa (puBlIc addrEss)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to use the transceiver as a PA am-
plier. The Public Address can be used even while scanning and receiving a call.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the Public Address
function is disabled.
In the EVX-5300, when the Public Address function is activated, the Transceiver
Status Indicator (“A”, “B” or “C”) will illuminate if the “Public Address” status
is assigned to one of the Transceiver Status Indicators.
In the EVX-5400, when the Public Address function is activated, the “PA” indica-
tion will be indicated on the display.
Ext acc 1
Activates the output port “1” of the D-Sub 15-pin Accessory Connector while
pressing the assigned PF key.
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Ext acc 2
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the output port “2” of the
D-Sub 15-pin Accessory Connector “On” and “Off”.
EmErgEncy
The EVX-5300/-5400 series include an “Emergency” feature in either analog or
digital modes, which may be useful for alerting another party assistance may be re-
quired, when monitoring the same frequency as the pre-dened emergency channel.
Press and hold the assigned PF key for pre-programmed period to initiate an
emergency call on the pre-dened channel. For further details contact your Vertex
Standard dealer.
To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press and hold again the as-
signed PF key or turn off the radio.
In the EVX-5300, when the Emergency feature is activated, the Transceiver Status
Indicator (“A”, “B” or “C”) will illuminate if the “Emergency” status is assigned
to one of the Transceiver Status Indicators.
In the EVX-5400, when the Emergency feature is activated, the “- EMG -” indi-
cation will be indicated on the display.
lonE WorKEr
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Lone Worker fea-
ture. The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when
the Lone Worker Timer (programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer) has expired.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the Lone Worker fea-
ture is disabled. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the
radio switches to Emergency mode.
In the EVX-5400, 1) when the Lone Worker feature is activated, the “ ” icon will
be indicated on the display, and 2) when the Lone Worker feature is “on” and “off”,
the display indicates briey “L-WK ON” and “L-WK OFF”.
group up/doWn (These functions are only available in the EVX-5400)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a different group of chan-
nels. A group name will appear briey on the display.
cH up/doWn
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key (generally the []/[] key) to
select a different channel. In the EVX-5400, a channel name will appear briey on
the display.
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spEEd cH up/doWn (These functions are only available in the EVX-5400)
Press and hold the assigned PF key causes the radio to begin stepping (repeatedly)
upward or downward through the channels.
prI-1 (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed Pri-
ority Channel (Priority-1) by your Vertex Standard dealer directly. When PRI-1
channel is recalled, the “P1” will appear at the upper right corner on the display.
prI-2
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed Priori-
ty Channel of the current group (Priority-2) by your Vertex Standard dealer directly.
In the EVX-5400, when the priority channel 2 is recalled, the “P” icon will be in-
dicated on the display.
prI-2 sEt
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the current channel to the
priority channel 2 “enable” and “disable”.
In the EVX-5400, when the PRI-2 channel is recalled, the “P” icon will be indi-
cated on the display.
prI-2 dIsaBlE
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to disable the priority channel 2 of
the group temporarily.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to enable the priority
channel 2 of the group.
In the EVX-5400, when the priority channel 2 is “disabled” and “enabled”, the
display indicates briey “PRI2 DI” and “PRI2 EN”.
dIrEct cH 1 to dIrEct cH 4
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed chan-
nel by your Vertex Standard dealer directly.
dIrEct cH Entry
(This function is only available in the EVX-5400, and requires the Optional MH-75
A8J
16-Keypad Microphone)
You can call the desired channel directly using this function:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the cur-
rent group/channel will appear on the display.
r Enter the desired group number (two digits) and channel number (three digits)
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from the microphone’s numeric ([0] - [9]) key.
r Press the microphone’s [D] key to call the designated channel.
You may cancel this function by pressing the microphone’s [C] key. In this
case, the display indicates “- CANCEL -” briey.
Note: You may recall and cancel the setting by the [P3] (cancel) and [P4] (recall) key.
scan
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the
transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the pres-
ence of a signal and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. EVX-5300/-5400
series can scan both digital and analog frequency programmed channels simultane-
ously.
To activate scanning:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate scanning.
r The scanner will search the channels in the scan list, looking for a transmitting
channel. The Scan function will pause each time it nds a channel on which
someone is speaking.
rPress, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key again to disable scanning, and
receive the channel which was chosen when pressed the PF key.
Note: Your Vertex Standard dealer may have programmed your radio to stay
on one of the following channels if you press the PTT switch during the scan-
ning pause:
o “Scan Pause” channel (“Talk Back”)
o “Last Busy” channel
o “Priority-1” channel
o “Priority-2” channel (EVX-5400 only)
o “User Programmed” channel (“Select Channel”)
o “Scan Start” channel
group scan (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the
transceiver. While Group Scanning, the radio will check each channel of the pro-
grammed group for the presence of the signal, and will stop on a channel if a sig-
nal is present.
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates “GRP
SCAN” briey, and activate the scanning on the selected groups.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to disable the group
scan mode, and receive the channel which was chosen when pressed the PF key.
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dual WatcH
The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two chan-
nels are monitored:
o The current operating channel; and
o The Priority-2 channel.
To activate Dual Watch:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Dual Watch fea-
ture.
r The scanner will search the two channels and pause each time it nds a chan-
nel on which someone is speaking.
To stop Dual Watch:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to disable the Dual Watch fea-
ture.
r The radio receives the channel which was chosen when pressed the PF key.
In the EVX-5400, when the Dual Watch feature is activated, the “
DW
” icon will be
indicated on the display.
Fm-scan (FolloW-mE scan)
The FM-Scan feature checks a user-assigned priority channel regularly as you scan
the other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels)
are designated for “scanning”, the user may assign Channel 2 as the “user-assigned”
priority channel via FM-Scan.
To activate FM-Scan, rst select the channel you want to designate as the “user-
assigned priority channel” and press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key (In
the EVX-5400, the display indicates “FM SCAN” briey). Then press, (or press
and hold), the Channel Up/Down key (generally the []/[] key) 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.
scan sEt
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to add/delete the current channel
to/from your scanning list.
To store a particular channel to your scanning list, press, (or press and hold), the
assigned PF key. If you delete a channel from your scanning list, press, (or press
and hold), the assigned PF key again.
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When the scanner is paused, you may remove the channel from the scan list tem-
porarily by pressing, (or press and holding), the same key.
In the EVX-5400, 1) when store a particular channel to your scanning list, the dis-
play indicates “SCN SET” briey and “ ” icon will appear on the display, and 2)
when delete a channel from your scanning list, the display indicates “SCN SKIP”
briey and the “ ” icon will disappear from the display.
group scan sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
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, (or press and hold), the
assigned PF key (the “” icon will appear on the display). To remove a current
Group from Group Scan, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key again (the
“” icon will disappear from the display).
ta scan
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the TA (Talk Around)
scan feature “On” and “Off.”
While TA scan is enabled, the transceiver will search both the transmit and receive
frequencies (In the EVX-5400, the “ ” icon will blink on the display). When a
signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the transceiver will pause until the
signal disappears (In the EVX-5400, the “ ” icon will appear but not blink on the
display). When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the transceiver
will check for activity on the receive frequency every few seconds (interval pro-
grammed by your Vertex Standard dealer).
Note: The TA Scan feature does not activate on a Simplex Channel.
talK around
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF 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, as the receive and
transmit frequencies are already the same.
In the EVX-5300, when the Talk Around feature is activated, the Transceiver Sta-
tus Indicator (“A”, “B” or “C”) will illuminate if the “Talk Around” status is as-
signed to one of the Transceiver Status Indicators.
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In the EVX-5400, when the Talk Around feature is activated, the “ ” icon will be
indicated on the display.
Note that your Vertex Standard dealer may have made provision for “Talk Around”
channels by programming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two ad-
jacent channels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed
Functions.
Note: The Talk Around feature does not activate on a Simplex Channel.
rEsEt
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to reset the RFC (Ready for Com-
munication) condition.
call 1 to call 5
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a pre-programmed call sig-
nal of the 2-Tone, 5-Tone, MDC1200® or Digital Call.
codE up/doWn (These functions are only available in the EVX-5400)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a 2-Tone or 5-Tone en-
code code from the pre-programmed encode list.
codE sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
You can change the desired digit of the 5-Tone encode code using this function:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key.
r Select the desired digit by the [P1]/[P2] keys, then change the number by the
[]/[] keys.
r Press the [P4] key to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -”
briey, then reverts to the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key. In this case, the dis-
play indicates “-CANCEL-” briey.
Note: If the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone is used, you may enter the
5-Tone encoding code directly from the microphone’s numeric ([0] - [9]) key. In
this case, you may set and cancel the setting by the microphone’s [C] (for cancel)
and [D] (for set) key.
spEEd dIal
Your Vertex Standard dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone num-
ber memories into your radio.
To dial a number:
In the EVX-5300, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, then press the
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PTT switch to send a pre-dened DTMF tone. The DTMF tones sent during the
dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
In the EVX-5400, Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, then press the []/
[] keys to select the Auto-Dial memory number which is pre-programmed by your
Vertex Standard dealer. Press the PTT switch to send a pre-dened DTMF tone. The
DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
Note: If the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone is used, you may select
the Auto-Dial memory number by the microphone’s numeric ([0] - [9]) key.
dtmF codE sEt
(This function is only available in the EVX-5400, and requires the Optional MH-75
A8J
16-Keypad Microphone)
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to start entering the DTMF di-
aling sequence.
r Enter the DTMF digit from the microphone’s numeric ([0] - [9]) key. A DTMF
cord appears in the display according to the key entry.
r After entering all DTMF digits, press the PTT switch to transmit the DTMF
code.
call (EVX-5300)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a 2-tone or 5-tone sequen-
tial tone.
call (EVX-5400)
The Call feature of the EVX-5400 is different by the operating system and operat-
ing mode.
When using the DTMF Paging System
This feature, if enabled, allows the user to send any 3-digit Page Call code, used to
call other similarly-equipped stations. Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF
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 com-
munication.
When using the 2-tone/5-tone Signaling System
This feature, if enabled, Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a
2-tone/5-tone sequential tone.
When using the MDC1200® System
This feature, if enabled, Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send an
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MDC1200® code. Available codes are “CALL ALT”, “SEL CALL”, “RADIO
CH”, “STUN” and “REVIVE”.
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to enter the “Call Menu” mode.
r Press the []/[] keys (or [P1]/[P2] keys) to select the desired Call mode,
then press the [P4] key to accept the selection. (You may cancel the selection
by pressing the [P3] key).
r Press the []/[] (or [P1]/[P2] keys) to select the station to be called.
Note: If the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone is used, you may en-
ter the station’s ID number (four digits) directly from the microphone’s key ([0]
- [9], [A] - [D], [#]: substitute for “E”, and [Ý]: wild card).
r Press the PTT switch to send an MDC1200® call.
When operating in the Digital mode
This feature, if enabled, allows the user conrm and/or edit the Contact Alias.
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to enter the “Call Menu” mode.
r Press the []/[] keys (or [P1]/[P2] keys) to select the desired Contact
Alias. You may nd the “New List” and “Manual” category at the last of the
indication loop. Describes these two functions later.
r Press the [P4] key to accept the selection.
You may cancel the selection by pressing the [P3] key.
I) If the TX ID Type of the selected Contact Alias is “Group Call” or “All Call”
(indicates the “GC” or “AC” icon at the upper right corner of the display), you
may conrm the Call ID of the Contact Alias by the following operation:
Press the [P4] key to conrm the “Call ID” of the selected Contact Alias.
Press the [P3] key to return the display to the “Tag Name” indication.
II) If the TX ID Type of the selected Contact Alias is “Private Call” (indicates the
“PC” icon at the upper right corner of the display), you may conrm and edit the
Contact Alias by the following operation:
Press the []/[] keys (or [P1]/[P2] keys) to select the function you wish to.
Available selections are “CALL ALT”, “VIEW ID”, “EDIT TAG”, “EDIT
ID”, “ALT SEL”, “DEL LIST”, “RADIO CK”, “RADIOMON”, “REVIVE”
and “STUN”.
Press the [P4] key to accept the selected function. Refer to follows for de-
tailed operation of each function.
Press the [P3] key to cancel the “Call” feature and return to the normal opera-
tion, if desired.
CALL ALT: You may contact with the selected Contact Alias.
Press the [P4] key to transmit the call alert command to the designated radio.
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If the designated radio is active, the designated radio transmits the ACK com-
mand and displays your ID number on the display. If not, your radio’s display
indicates “NO ACK”.
VIEW ID: You may conrm the Call ID of the Contact Alias.
Press the [P4] key to conrm the “Call ID”. Press the [P3] key to return the
display to the “Tag Name” indication.
EDIT TAG: You may edit the “Tag Name” of the selected Contact Alias.
Important Note: This function require the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad
Microphone, and you can not edit the “Tag Name” of the Contact Alias which
determined by the CE142 Programming Software.
Press the [P4] key, then edit the “Tag Name” using the [0] - [9] key (for select
the character) and [A]/[B] key (for select the digit). You may delete the current
character by pressing the [Ý] key, or insert the space by pressing the [#] key.
Press the [P4] key again, the display indicates “-SAVED-” briey and store
the new setting. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key.
EDIT ID: You may edit the “ID number” of the selected Contact Alias. Im-
portant Note: This function require the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Mi-
crophone, and you can not edit the “ID number” of the contact number which
determined by the CE142 Programming Software.
Press the [P4] key, then edit the “ID number” using the [0] - [9] key (for
select the number) and [A]/[B] key (for select the digit). Press the [P4] key
again, the display indicates “-SAVED-” briey and store the new setting. You
may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key.
ALT SEL: You may change the alert tone which assigned to the selected Con-
tact Alias.
Press the [P4] key, then press the []/[] keys (or [P1]/[P2] keys) to select
the desired alert tone. Available selections are “TONE A” to “TONE J” and
“NONE”. Press the [P4] key again to store the new setting. You may cancel
the new setting by pressing the [P3] key.
DEL LIST: You may delete the desired Contact Alias from the contact list.
Important Note: The deleted Contact Alias can not be restored, and you can
not delete the Contact Alias which determined by the CE142 Programming
Software.
Press the [P4] key, the display indicates “DEL Y/N”(“Y” is blinking). Press
the [P4] key again, the display indicates “-SAVED-” briey, then reverts to
rst contact number of the contact list. You may cancel the new setting by
pressing the [P3] key.
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RADIO CK: You may check the radio status of the selected Contact Alias.
Press the [P4] key to transmit the radio status command to the designated
radio. If the designated radio is alive, the designated radio transmits the ACK
command, and then your radio’s display indicates “ACK RECV”. If not, your
radio’s display indicates “NO ACK”.
RADIOMON: You may monitor the situation around the designated radio by
remote control.
Press the [P4] key to remote-control the designated radio. If the designated
radio is alive, the designated radio will automatically transmit for the pro-
grammed period to transmit the situation around the radio to you. Your radio’s
display indicates “ACK RECV”, and outputs the situation around the desig-
nated radio from the speaker. If the designated radio is not alive, your radio’s
display indicates “NO ACK” and no responses.
REVIVE: You may revive the stunned radio by remote control.
Press the [P4] key to transmit the revive command to the stunned radio. When
the stunned radio receives the revive command, the stunned radio revives, and
then transmits the ACK command automatically. Your radio’s display indi-
cates “ACK RECV”. If your radio’s display indicates “NO ACK”, the revive
command did not succeed.
STUN: You may stun the designated radio forcibly by remote control.
Press the [P4] key to transmit the stun command to the designated radio. If the
designated radio is alive, the designated radio transmits the ACK command
and stuns it. If not, your radio’s display indicates “NO ACK”, the stun com-
mand did not succeed.
The stunned radio will revive by the REVIVE function described previously.
III) New List: This category allows you to create the desired Contact Alias and
save it into the contact list. Important Note: This function require the optional
MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone.
r Press the [P4] key, the display indicates “ENTER ID” briey, enter the “ID
number” you wish to, using the [0] - [9] key (for select the number) and [A]/[B]
key (for select the digit).
r Press the [P4] key again, the display indicates “ENTERTAG” briey, enter
the desired “Tag Name” using the [0] - [9] key (for select the character) and [A]/
[B] key (for select the digit). You may delete the current character by pressing
the [Ý] key, or insert the space by pressing the [#] key.
r Press the [P4] key again, the display indicates “ALT SEL” briey, select the
desired alert tone using the []/[] keys (or [P1]/[P2] keys).
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r Press the [P4] key again to store the new setting into the contact list as the
Private Call. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key.
IV) Manual: This category allows you to perform the “CALL ALT”, “RADIO
CK”, “RADIOMON”, “REVIVE” and “STUN” function for the desired Contact
Alias manually by the following operation. Important Note: This function require
the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone.
r Press the [P4] key, the display indicates “ENTER ID” briey, enter the “ID
number” you wish to operate the function, using the [0] - [9] key (for select
the number) and [A]/[B] key (for select the digit).
r Press the [P4] key again, then press the []/[] keys (or [P1]/[P2] keys) to
select the desired function described above.
r Press the [P4] key to perform the function. You may cancel the function by
pressing the [P3] key.
Note: If the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone is used, you may use the
[A], [B], [C], and [D] keys in place of [P1], [P2], [P3], and [P4] keys.
status sEt (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
You can change the 5-tone status code using this function:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to change the 5-tone status
code.
r Select the desired digit to be changing by pressing the [P1]/[P2] keys, then
change the number by pressing the []/[] keys.
r Press the [P4] key to store the new number to the 5-tone status code. The dis-
play indicates “- SET -” briey, then reverts to the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [P3] key. In this case, the dis-
play indicates “-CANCEL-” briey.
Note: If the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone is used, you may enter the
5-tone status code directly from the microphone’s numeric ([0] - [9]) key.
status up/doWn (These functions are only available in the EVX-5400)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a 5-tone status code from
the pre-dened status list.
status cHEcK (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to check the 5-tone receive status
code. When you press this key, the display will indicate the “Message” corre-
sponding to the receive status condition per the pre-dened status list.
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duty
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Duty function of the
2-tone, 5-tone or MDC1200® decoder “On” and “Off”.
When the Duty function is set to “On”, the user will always hear (depending on
the sub-audio signaling) all trafc on the paging channel. The radio will sound the
paging alert when it receives the programmed 2-tone, 5-tone or MDC1200®.
When the Duty function is set to “Off”, the user will NOT hear normal radio traf-
c on the paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert and unmute only
when it receives the programmed 2-tone, 5-tone or MDC1200®.
In the EVX-5400, when the Duty function is “On” and “Off”, the display indicates
briey “DUTY ON” and “DUTY OFF”.
Id cHEcK (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
This function allows logged ID of the DTMF Signaling or 5-tone Signaling to be
reviewed and relayed (5-tone Signaling only) to a specic station:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to display the logged ID of the
DTMF Signaling or 5-tone Signaling.
r Press the []/[] keys to select the logged ID to be reviewed.
r Press the [P2] key to toggle the display between the “ID Code display” and
“Channel Tag display”.
r Press the [P4] key to send the Call back, when recalling the ID of the “5-tone
Signaling”, if desired.
You may cancel the Call back sending by pressing the [P3] key. In this case,
the display indicates “-CANCEL-” briey.
arts logIn (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
This function enable the displaying the logged ID of the MDC1200® ARTS™
(ARTSII™) or Digital ARTS™ (ARTSII™).
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to display the number of the
logged station of the MDC1200® ARTS™ (or ARTSII™) or Digital ARTS™
(ARTSII™) for 1.5 seconds, and then the display indicates the “ID number” of
the logged station.
r Press the []/[] keys to indicate the “ID number” of other stations, if needed.
r Press the [P3] key to resume normal display.
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tExt mEssagE (This function is only available in the EVX-5400)
You may receive/send the message from/to other radio.
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to enter the “Text Message”
mode.
r Press the [P1]/[P2] keys (or []/[] keys) to select the function you wish to.
Available functions are “IN BOX”, “WRITEø”, and “SEL MSG”.
r Press the [P4] key to accept the selected function. Refer to follows for detailed
operation of each function.
r Press the [P3] key to cancel the “Text Message” feature and return to the
normal operation, if desired.
ø: The “WRITE” function appears only when the optional MH-75A8J 16-Key-
pad Microphone is connected.
IN BOX: You may conrm/delete the received message in this function.
Conrm
Press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select the received message you wish to conrm.
The display will scroll the selected message automatically. The EVX-5400
can memorize up to 28 messages (rst-in rst-out basis). The message number
indicates at the upper right corner of the display. You may nd the “ALL DEL”
menu which is located at the last message loop. Describes this menu later.
Press the [] key at once (or press the [] key twice) to conrm the “Call
ID” of the selected message, if desired.
Press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select other received message, or press the [P3]
key to return to the top of the “IN BOX” function.
Delete (Individual message)
Press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select the received message you wish to delete.
Press the [] key at once (or press the [] key twice) to select the “DELETE”
menu, then press the [P4] key. The display indicates “DEL Y/N”(“Y” is
blinking).
Press the [P4] key again to delete the selected message. You may cancel the
deleting the message by pressing the [P3] key.
Press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select other received message you wish to delete,
or press the [P3] key to return to the top of the “IN BOX” function.
Delete (All messages)
Press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select the “ALL DEL” menu which is located at
the last message loop, then press the [P4] key. The display indicates “DEL Y/
N”(“Y” is blinking).
Press the [P4] key again to delete the all messages. You may cancel the
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deleting the all messages by pressing the [P3] key.
WRITE: You may create a sending message and send/save it in this function if
you use with the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone. The EVX-5400 can
memorize up to 24 messages include pre-programmed message which determined
by the CE142 Programming Software.
Create the message
Create the message using the [0] - [9] key (for select the character) and [A]/[B]
keys (for select the digit). The EVX-5400 can create up to 32 characters.
You may delete the current character by pressing the [Ý] key, or insert the
space character by pressing the [#] key.
Press the [D] key, then press the [A]/[B] keys to select the “SEND” or “SAVE”
menu depending on your purpose, and move to each step as follow.
Send the message
Press the [D] key, then press the [A]/[B] keys to select the “Call ID” you wish
to send a message.
You may enter a new “Call ID” manually by following operation:
l Press the [A]/[B] keys to select the “MANUAL” menu which is located
at the last “Call ID” loop.
l Press the [D] key, then enter the “Call ID” using the [0] - [9] key.
Press the [D] key again to send the message. The display indicates “TEXT
MSG” and “Call ID” alternately while sending the message.
Save the message
Press the [D] key to save the created message.
SEL MSG: You may send/edit/delete the message in this function.
Send the message
Press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select the message you wish to send.
Press the [P4] key, then press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select the “SEND” menu.
Press the [P4] key again, then press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select the “Call ID”
you wish to send a message.
If you use with the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone, you may
enter a new “Call ID” manually by following operation:
l Press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select the “MANUAL” menu which is located
at the last “Call ID” loop.
l Press the [P4] key, then enter the “Call ID” using the [0] - [9] key.
Press the [P4] key again to send the message. The display indicates “TEXT
MSG” and “Call ID” alternately while sending the message.
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Edit the message
Important Note: This menu appears only when the optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad
Microphone is connected, and you can not edit the message which determined by
the CE142 Programming Software.
Press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select message you wish to edit.
Press the [P4] key, then press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select the “EDIT” menu.
Press the [P4] key again, then edit the message using the [0] - [9] key (for
select the character) and [A]/[B] key (for select the digit).
Press the [P4] key, then press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select the “SAVE” menu.
Press the [P4] key again to save the edited message.
Delete the message
Important Note: You can not delete the message which determined by the CE142
Programming Software.
Press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select the message you wish to delete.
Press the [P4] key, then press the [P1]/[P2] keys to select the “DELETE”
menu.
Press the [P4] key. The display indicates “DEL Y/N”(“Y” is blinking).
Press the [P4] key again to delete the selected message. You may cancel the
deleting the message by pressing the [P3] key.
optIon sWItcH 1
Activates the optional accessory while pressing the assigned PF key.
optIon sWItcH 2
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the optional accessory “On”
and “Off”.
tx saVE dIsaBlE
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to disable the Transmit Saver, if
you are operating in a location where high power is almost always needed.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the Transmit Saver ac-
tivates to reduce the transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently
nearby station is being received.
In the EVX-5400, when the Transmit Saver is “On” and “Off”, the display indi-
cates briey “TX SA ON” and “TX SAOFF”.
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locK
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to lock the functionality of the
front panel’s keys. You may change the lockout conguration by the “User Set
(Menu)” mode. See page 36 for more information.
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arts™ (auto rangE transpond systEm)
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 an incoming ARTS™ signal,
a short beep will sound. If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your
radio senses that no signal has been received; a short triple-beep will sound. If you
subsequently move back into communication range, as soon as the other station
transmits, a short beep will sound.
In the EVX-5400, when the radio receives an incoming ARTS™ signal, “IN
SERV” (“In Service”) will be indicated on the display for 2 seconds, and if you
move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has
been received; “OUT SERV” (“Out of Service”) will be displayed on the display
for 2 seconds.
arts
ii
™ (auto rangE transpond systEm)
ARTSII™ is an enhanced feature of the ARTS™ system which identies the ra-
dio id’s both in and out of range individually using either digital mode, or MDC-
1200® encode/decode in analog mode.
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usEr sEt modE
The EVX-5400 includes a “User Set” (Menu) Mode which allows the user to de-
ne or congure various settings, such as Squelch, Display contrast, etc. To acti-
vate the “User Set” (Menu) Mode:
r Press the PF key assigned to the “SET” function to enter the “User Set” (Menu)
Mode.
r Select the Set Mode item you wish to change using the [P1]/[P2] keys, then
use the []/[] keys to adjust the setting of the selected item.
r Repeat the previous step to adjust other Set Mode item, if desired.
r Press the [P4] key to store the new setting and the display indicates “-SAVED-”
briey, then exit to normal operation.
You may exit to normal operation without saving the new setting by pressing
the [P3] key.
sEt modE ItEm
dEscrIptIon aVaIlaBlE ValuEs
SQL Sets the Squelch level.
This Set Mode Item is appeared on the ana-
log channel only.
SQL OP (Open),
SQL TH (Threshold),
SQL NM (Normal),
SQL TI (Tight)
Beep Enables/Disables the Key Beeper. BEEP ON,
BEEP OFF
Bell Enables/Disables the Bell function of the
CTCSS/DCS Sub Audio System.
(alert tone activated by incoming signaling)
BELL ON,
BELL OFF
Light Enables/Disables the TX/BUSY indicator and
the back light of the display and keypad.
LIGHT ON,
LIGHT OFF
Key Enables/Disables the Key Lock function. KEY FRE (Free),
KEY LCK (Lock)
PTT Enables/Disables the PTT Lock function. PTT FRE (Free),
PTT LCK (Lock)
DIMMER Sets the LCD Brightness level. DIMM 0 (Dimmer “OFF”),
DIMM 1,
DIMM 2,
DIMM 3
Scan Engages/Disengages Scanning. SCAN ON,
SCAN GRP (Group Scan),
SCAN FM (Follow-Me Scan),
SCAN OFF
DW Engages/Disengages Dual Watch. DW OFF,
DW ON
AF Sets the minimum Audio Volume level. AF 000 ~ AF 255
CONTRAST Sets the LCD Contrast level. CONTR 00 ~ 15
TX Save Enables/Disables the TX Save function. TXSV ON,
TXSV OFF
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optIonal accEssorIEs
MH-67A8J Standard Microphone
MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone
MD-12A8J Desktop Microphone
MLS-100 External Speaker (12 W Peak Power)
LF-6 Line Filter
CE142 PC Programming Software
CT-4 Programming Cable (Radio to Radio Clone Cable)
FIF-12 USB Programming Interface
CT-104A Connection Cable for FIF-12 (8-pin DIN 8-pin Modular)
CT-171 Connection Cable for FIF-12 (8-pin DIN 8-pin Modular)
FRB-6 Tuning Interface Box
CT-159 Connection Cable for FRB-6
(D-Sub 15-pin 8-pin Modular/3.5-mm, 2-pin plug)
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.
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WarnIng
This transceiver’s body is designed as the heat sink. Therefore, the bottom and
back sides of the transceiver (show in Gray Color at the illustration below) become
very hot during transmission. When install the transceiver, take the setting method
that does not touch these areas during usage.
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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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DiSpoSal of your electroNic aND electric equipmeNt
Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as
household waste.
Electronic and Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility
capable of handling these items and their waste by products.
In EU countries, please contact your local equipment supplier representative
or service center for information about the waste collection system in your
country.
Notice !
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.
The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product
is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights,
copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice
coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications
Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from
attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code,
or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form.
U.S. Pat. Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390,
#5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772,
#5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.
Part 15.21: Changes or modications to this device not expressly
approvedby VertexStandardcouldvoid theuser’sauthorizationto
operatethisdevice.
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