Yaesu Musen 10333021 VHF TRANSCEIVER User Manual p65

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. VHF TRANSCEIVER p65

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VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, JapanVERTEX STANDARDUS Headquarters10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.YAESU EUROPE B.V.P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The NetherlandsYAESU UK LTD.Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall CloseWinchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong KongVX-P920VX-P970OPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements ................ 2Controls & Connectors ................................................. 4Before You Begin ........................................................... 5Operation........................................................................ 6Advanced Operation ................................................... 10Programmable Key and Toggle Switch Functions........... 10Descriptipon of Operating Functions............................. 11ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System) .................... 15DTMF Paging System.................................................. 15Optional Accessories .................................................... 16CONTENTSVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL1Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard BandThe U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested thecooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protectedfrequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt toprogram this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHzif the apparatus is to be used in or near North America.Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the USCoast Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of thepreprogrammed operating frequencies of this radio.Congratulations!You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a VERTEX STANDARD two-way radio!Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your VERTEX STANDARD radio will keep you in constant touch withyour colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time.Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you toderive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.We're glad you joined the VERTEX STANDARD team. Call on us anytime, because communications isour business. Let us help you get your message across.Notice!: There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to anauthorized VERTEX STANDARD Service Representative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STAN-DARD Dealer for installation of optional accessories.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL2WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTSFCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only:This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposurelimits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the followingStandards and Guidelines:FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelinesfor Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Fre-quency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Elec-tromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave. WARNING:This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for andclassified as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment byindividuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended foruse by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment. CAUTION:To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupa-tional use, always adhere to the following guidelines:This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled exposure environ-ment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio op-erator must have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions.When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) awayfrom your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL3WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTSThe radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting morethan 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause theradio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specific belt-clip Part Number(CLIP-920). Other body-worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF ex-posure requirements and should be avoided.DO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn configuration with the following accessory:belt-clip.It must be used ONLY for (1) there is 4 cm distance from the body during transmitting, (2) monitor-ing purposes, using the speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes.Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or heraware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposurelimits of this radio.Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityDuring transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with otherdevices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospi-tals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL4SIDE SEL 1 KeyPTT SwitchMONITOR ButtonSIDE SEL 2 ButtonMIC/SP Jack(External MIC/SP)Sub Microphone(Noise Canceling MIC)Battery Pack LatchMain MicrophoneLED IndicatorSteady Red:Transmitting in progressSteady Green:Busy ChannelBlinking Green:Tone Squelch in defeated conditionDealer Programmed Color:Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or 2-Tone DecodedSpeakerAntenna JackTOP SEL KeyCH (Channel) SelectorVOL/PWR KnobTOGGLE Switch: one of “Flashing in white,”“Continuation changes insequential colors,” or “tog-gling the two colors.”CONTROLS & CONNECTORSVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL5BEFORE YOU BEGINBattery Pack Installation and RemovalTo install the battery, hold the transceiver withyour left hand, so your palm is over the speakerand your thumb is on the top of the belt clip. Care-fully mate the battery’s four insertion slots withtheir corresponding alignment tabs on the trans-ceiver case, while tilting the Belt Clip outward.Proper alignment occurs with the battery packoffset about 1/2 inch from the top edge of the bat-tery compartment.Guide the pack on to the tabs with a slight inwardpressure, then slide the battery pack upward, un-til it locks in place with a “Click.”To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re-move any protective cases. Slide the Battery PackLatch on the bottom of the radio toward the frontpanel while sliding the battery down about 1/2inch. Then lift the battery out from the radio whileunfolding the Belt Clip.Do not attempt to open any of the recharge-able Lithium-Ion packs, as they could ex-plode if accidentally short-circuited.Low Battery IndicationAs the battery discharges during use, the voltagegradually becomes lower. When the battery voltagebecomes to low, substitute a freshly charged batteryand recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicatoron the top of the radio will blink red when the bat-tery voltage is low.CautionDanger of explosion if battery is replaced withan incorrect battery. Replace only with the sameor equivalent type.Tilt the Belt ClipInsert the Battery PackFCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL6OPERATIONPreliminary StepsInstall a charged battery packonto the transceiver, as de-scribed previously.Screw the supplied antennaonto the Antenna jack. Neverattempt to operate this trans-ceiver without an antenna con-nected.If you have a Speaker/Micro-phone, we recommend that it not be connecteduntil you are familiar with the basic operation ofthe VX-920.Operation Quick StartTurn the top panel’sVOL/PWR knob clock-wise to turn on the radioon.Turn the top panel’s CHselector knob to choosethe desired operatingchannel.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL7Rotate the VOL/PWRknob to set the volumelevel. If no signal ispresent, press and hold inthe MONITOR button(under the PTT switch)more than 2 seconds;background noise willnow be heard, and youmay use this to set theVOL/PWR knob for thedesired audio level. Pressand hold the MONITOR button more than 2 sec-onds (or press the MONITOR button twice) toquiet the noise and resume normal (quiet) moni-toring.To transmit, monitor thechannel and make sure itis clear.THIS IS AN FCCREQUIRMENT!Press and hold the PTTswitch. Speak into the microphone area of thefront panel grille in a normal voice level. To re-turn to the Receive mode, release the PTT switch.Press the (Orange) TOPSEL key or SIDE SEL 1key (above the PTTswitch) to activate one ofthe preprogrammed func-tions which may havebeen enabled at the timeof programming by thedealer. See the next sec-tion for details regardingthe available features.Switch the top panel’sTOGGLE switch to the[A], [B], or [Center] po-sition to activate one ofthe pre-programmedfunctions which mayhave been enabled at the time of programmingby the dealer. When this switch is in the [A(left)],[B(right)], or [Center] position, the feature pro-grammed (by your dealer) to that switch positionwill be activated. See the next section for detailsregarding the available features.OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL8If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove theplastic cap and its two mounting screws from theright side of the transceiver, then align the con-nector of the Speaker/Microphone on the trans-ceiver body; secure the connector pin using thescrews supplied with the Speaker/Microphone.Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear whilereceiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch onthe Speaker/Microphone, just as you would onthe main transceiver’s body, and speak into themicrophone on a normal voice level.Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and itsmounting screws. They should be reinstalledwhen not using the Speaker/Microphone.2) When you press the PTT switch on theSpeaker/Microphone, it disables the internal mi-crophone, and vice versa.If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has beenprogrammed on a channel, the radio will not trans-mit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radiowill generate short beep three times. Release thePTT switch and wait for the channel to be clearof activity.If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lock-out has been programmed on a channel, the radiocan transmit only when there is no carrier beingreceived or when the carrier being received in-cludes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.Automatic Time-Out TimerIf the selected channel has been programmed forautomatic time-out, you must limit the length of eachtransmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound10 seconds before time-out. Another beep will soundjust before the deadline; the “TX” indicator will dis-appear and transmission will cease soon thereafter.To resume transmitting, you must release the PTTswitch and wait for the “penalty timer” to expire.OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL9NOTEVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL10ADVANCED OPERATIONProgrammable Key andToggle Switch FunctionsThe VX-P920/-P970 includes the TOP SEL,MONITOR, SIDE SEL 1, and SIDE SEL 2 keys,and the TOGGLE switch. The Programmable keyand TOGGLE switch functions can be customized,via programming by your VERTEX STANDARDdealer, to meet your communications/network re-quirements. Some features may require the purchaseand installation of optional internal accessories. Thepossible Programmable key and TOGGLE switchprogramming features are illustrated at the right, andtheir functions are explained on the next page. Forfurther details, contact your VERTEX STANDARDdealer.For future reference, check the box next to each func-tion that has been assigned to the Programmable keyand TOGGLE switch on your particular radio, andkeep it handy.FUNCTIONNoneScanDual WatchLow PowerTalk AroundTX Save DisableFollow-Me ScanLockAudio PC (PIT)Clear VoiceGroup Recall Shortcut  Group 1 Group 2 Group 3ATOGGLE SWITCH (POSITION)Center B Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3FUNCTIONNoneMonitorScanDual WatchHigh/Low PowerTalk AroundTX Save DisableFollow-Me ScanFollow-Me Dual WatchCall/ResetCall 1Call 2Call 3Call 4Call 5Option SW 1Option SW 1EmergencyAF Min VolumeAudio PC (PIT)Lone WorkerTA ScanTOP SEL SIDE SEL 1 MONITOR SIDE SEL 2PROGRAMMABLE KEYVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL11Description of Operating FunctionsMONITORPress the assigned programmable key to cancelCTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch; the BUSY/TX indicator will blink green. Press and hold thisbutton for 1.5 seconds to hear background noise(unmute the audio); the BUSY/TX indicator willglow green.SCANThe Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple sig-nals programmed into the transceiver. While scan-ning, the transceiver will check each channel for thepresence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if asignal is present.To activate scanning:Press the assigned programmable key to activatescanning.The scanner will search the channels of each chan-nel, looking for active ones; it will pause eachtime it finds a channel on which someone is speak-ing.Press the assigned programmable key again todisable scanning. Operation will revert to the pro-grammed revert channel.Note: Your dealer may have programmed your ra-dio to stay on one of the following channels if youpress the PTT switch during scanning pause:Current channel (“Talk Back”)“Last Busy” channel“Priority” channel“Scan Start” channelDUAL WATCHThe Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN fea-ture, except that only two channels are monitored:The current operating channel; andThe Priority channel.To activate Dual Watch:Press the assigned programmable key.The scanner will search the two channels; it willpause each time it finds a channel on which some-one is speaking.To stop Dual Watch:Press the assigned programmable key.Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Start”channel.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL12LOW POWERPress the assigned programmable key to set theradio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode, thusextending battery life. Press the key again to returnto “Normal” transmit power when in difficult ter-rain.TALK AROUND (TA)Press the assigned programmable key to activate theTalk Around feature when you are operating on du-plex channel systems (separate receive and transmitfrequencies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The TalkAround feature allows you to bypass the repeater sta-tion and talk directly to a station that is nearby. Thisfeature has no effect when you are operating on “sim-plex” channels, where the receive and transmit fre-quencies are already the same.Note that your dealer may have mode provision for“Talk Around” channels by programming “repeater”and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent chan-nels. If so, the key may be used for one of the otherPre-Programmed Functions.TX SAVE DISABLEPress the assigned programmable key to disable theTransmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a lo-cation where high power is almost always needed.The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery lifeby reducing transmit power when a very strong sig-nal from an apparently nearby station is being re-ceived. Under some circumstances, though, yourhand-held radio may not be heard well at the otherend of the communication path, and high power maybe necessary at all times.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL13FOLLOW-ME SCANThe “Follow-Me” Scan feature checks a User-as-signed Priority Channel regularly as you scan otherchannels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8available channels) are designated for “Scanning,”the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as the“User-assigned” Priority Channel via the “Follow-Me” feature.To activate “Follow-Me” scanning, first select thechannel you want to designate as the “User-AssignedPriority Channel” and press the assigned program-mable key. Then rotate the CH Selector knob to re-call to the “Scanning Start” channel which has beenprogrammed by your dealer to activate the scanner.When the scanner stops on an “Active” channel, theUser-assigned Priority Channel will automatically bechecked every few seconds; if activity is found onthe User-assigned Priority Channel, the radio willswitch between it and the Dealer-Assigned PriorityChannel, if any.FOLLOW-ME DUAL WATCHTo set up a “Dual Watch” frequency pair using the“Follow-Me” feature, select a channel using the CHSelector knob. Now press the assigned programmablekey; pressing the assigned programmable key locksthe current channel as the User-assigned PriorityChannel. Now rotate the CH Selector knob to selectanother channel (not the “Scanning Start” channel).Your radio will now switch back-and-forth betweenthe currently-selected channel and the User-assignedPriority Channel.During “Follow-Me” scanning (after you havepressed the key), you can set up the “Dual Watch”feature by rotating the CH Selector knob to anotherchannel. The radio will then scan back and forth be-tween the original User-assigned Priority Channeland the newly-selected channel.The Priority Channel you have assigned (beforepressing the key) will be retained in memory untilyou change it.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL14CALL/RESETWhile the DTMF Paging SystemThis feature, if enabled, allows the user to changethe 3-digit Page Call code, used to call other simi-larly-equipped stations. Press the assigned program-mable key, followed by the three digits representingthe 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 beopened, and you can begin communication.While the 2-Tone/5-Tone Paging SystemThis feature, if enabled, press the assigned program-mable key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone.CALL 1 TO CALL 5Press the assigned programmable key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone group which is pre-de-fined.OPTION SW1Press the assigned programmable key to toggle theoptional accessory “1” “On” and “Off.”OPTION SW2Press the assigned programmable key to toggle theoptional accessory “2” “On” and “Off.”EmergencyThe VX-920 series include an “Emergency” featurewhich may be useful for alerting another party moni-toring on the same frequency as your transceiver’schannel.Press the assigned programmable key to initiate anemergency call. For further details contact yourDealer.AF MIN VRPress the assigned programmable key to reduce theaudio output to the (lower) level programmed by yourDealer.AUDIO PITCH CONTROLPress the assigned programmable key to toggle theAudio Pitch Controller “On” and “Off.”The Audio Pitch Controller allow you to the mostcomfortable and/or effective reception in noisy en-vironments.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL15LONE WORKERPress the assigned programmable key to toggle theLone Worker feature “On” and “Off.”The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarmfor 30 seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (pro-grammed by your Dealer) has expired. If the userdoes not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch,the radio switches to the Emergency mode.TA SCANPress the assigned programmable key to toggle theTA (Talk Around) scan feature “On” and “Off.”While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-920 will searchboth the transmit and receive frequencies. When asignal is encountered on the receive frequency, theVX-920 will pause until the signal disappears. Whena signal is encountered on the transmit frequency,the VX-920 will check for activity on the receivefrequency every few seconds (interval programmedby your Dealer).ARTS (AUTO RANGE TRANSPOND SYSTEM)This system is designed to inform you when you andanother ARTS-equipped station are within commu-nication range.During ARTS operation, when the radio receives thecorrect ARTS signal, a short beep will sound. If youmove out of range for more than two minutes, yourradio senses that no signal has been received; threeshort beeps will sound. If you subsequently moveback into range, as soon as the other station trans-mits, a short beep will sound.DTMF PAGING SYSTEMThis system allows paging and selective calling, us-ing DTMF tone sequences.When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tonesequence which matches yours, your radio’s squelchwill open and the alert will sound.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL16OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESFNB-V86LI 7.4V, 1150 mAh Lithium-Ion BatteryFNB-V87LI 7.4V, 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion BatteryFBA-34 Alkaline Battery Case (6 x AA)VAC-920 Desk top Rapid ChargerPA-39 AC AdapterVT60F VX-Trunk UnitVT60FS VX-Trunk/Encryption UnitFVP-36 Encryption UnitFVP-35 Encryption Unit(Rolling Code Voice Scrambler)DVS-5 Voice Storage UnitMDC1200 Digital ANI Encoder UnitVME-100 ANI Encoder UnitVMDE-200 ANI Encoder/Decoder UnitSRX-3 Multi Band Receiver Unit(450-512 MHz)SRX-4 Multi Band Receiver Unit(134-174 MHz)MH-65A7A Speaker/MicrophoneATV-8A VHF Antenna (134-151 MHz)ATV-8B VHF Antenna (150-163 MHz)ATV-8C VHF Antenna (161-174 MHz)ATV-6XL VHF Antenna(134-174 MHz, Untuned)ATU-6A UHF Antenna (400-430 MHz)ATU-6C UHF Antenna (440-470 MHz)ATU-6D UHF Antenna (450-485 MHz)ATU-6F UHF Antenna (485-520 MHz)LLC-920 Leather CaseCE59 Programming SoftwareFIF-8 Flash ROM WriterFIF-10A USB InterfaceCT-108 PC Programming Cable (for FIF-10)CT-109 PC Programming kit(CT-29 + CT-115)CT-110 PC Programming Cable (for FIF-8)CT-115 PC Programming Cable (for VPL-1)CT-116 Radio to Radio Programming CableAvailability of accessories may vary; some accesso-ries are supplied standard per local requirements,others may be unavailable in some regions.Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer forchanges to this list.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the condition that this devicedoes not cause harmful interference.Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this devicenot expressly approved by Vertex Standard could voidthe user’s authorization to operate this device.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021
Copyright 2005VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.Printed in Japan 0503N-0EEC033N150Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610333021/IC ID: 511B-10333021

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