Yaesu Musen 10504420 UHF FM Handheld Transceiver User Manual Revised Operating Manual

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. UHF FM Handheld Transceiver Revised Operating Manual

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Revised Operating Manual

VX410/420 SeriesOperating Manual1/10Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.VX-410/420 Series Operating ManualSAFETY TRANING INFORMATIONThis Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RFexposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with thefollowing Standards 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 Guidelines forHuman Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.- ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to RadioFrequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz.- ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially HazardousElectromagnetic 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 for useby the General Population in an uncontrolled environment. CAUTION:To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupationaluse, always adhere to the following guidelines:- This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. Thisradio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operatormust have the knowledge to control its RF exposure conditions.- When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from your head andbody.- The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50 %, in typicalPush-to-Talk (PTT) 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 causethe radio to transmit by pressing the PTT button.- DO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn configuration with the following accessory:belt-clip (Parts # CP7064001).It must be used ONLY for (1) there is a 4 cm distance from the body during transmitting, (2)monitoring purposes, using the speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes.- Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RFexposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits 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 hospitals,health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites.
VX410/420 SeriesOperating Manual2/10Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC LICENSE INFORMATIONThis radio operates on communications frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal CommunicationsCommission) Rules and Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Private Land Mobile radiofrequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.
VX410/420 SeriesOperating Manual3/10Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.Controls & Connectors・ LED IndicatorGlows Green: Monitor onBlinks Green: Busy Channel (or SQL off)Glows Red: TransmitBlinks Red: Battery Voltage is lowBlinks Yellow: Receiving a Selective Call・ Antenna Jack・ PTT(Push To Talk)S w i t c h・ Side1 key(Case side)・ Side2 key(Case side)・ CH(Channel) Selector・ VOL/PWR knob・ LCD (VX-427 only)・ A Key (VX-427 only) with 16 keys・ B Key (VX-427 only) with 16 keys・ C Key (VX-427 only) with 16 keys・ D Key (VX-427 only) with 16 keys・ MIC/SP Jack (External Mic/Earphone)・ Speaker・ Internal Microphone・ Battery Pack LatchBefore You BeginBattery Pack Installation and Removal・ To install the battery, hold the transceiver with your left hand, so your palm is over thespeaker and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip. Insert the battery pack into thebattery compartment on the back of the radio while titling the Belt Clip outward, then closethe Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a “Click”.・ To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove protective cases. Open the BatteryPack Latch on the bottom of the radio, and then slide the battery downward and out fromthe radio while unfolding the Belt Clip.Caution!: Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Ni-Cd packs, as they couldexplode if accidentally short-circuited.Low Battery Indication・ As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually becomes lower. When thebattery voltage reaches 6.3 Volts, substitute a freshly charged battery and recharge thedepleted pack. The TX/BUSY indicator on the top of the radio will blink red when thebattery voltage is low.・ Avoid recharging Ni-Cd batteries often with little use between charges, as this candegrade the charge capacity. We recommend that you carry an extra, fully-charged packwith you so the operational battery may be used until depletion (this “deep cycling”technique promotes better long-term battery capacity)
VX410/420 SeriesOperating Manual4/10Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.OperationPreliminary Steps・ Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described previously.・ Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. Never attempt to operate thistransceiver without an antenna connected.・ If you have a Speaker/Microphone, we recommend that it not be connected until you arefamiliar with the basic operation of the VX-417/427.Operation Quick Start・ To turn the top panel’s [VOL/PWR] knob clockwise to turn on the radio on.・ Turn the top panel’s [CH] selector knob to choose the desired operating channel.・ Rotate the [VOL/PWR] knob to set the volume level. If no signal is present, press andhold the [MONOTOR] (need select by the key config on program) key more than 1seconds; background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the[VOL/PWR] knob for the desired audio level.・ Press and hold the [MONITOR] key more than 1 seconds (or press the [MONITOR] keytwice) to quiet the noise and resume normal (quiet) monitoring.・ To transmit, press and hold the [PTT] switch. Speak into the microphone area of the frontpanel grill (lower left-hand corner) in a normal voice level. To return to the Receive mode,release the [PTT] switch.・ If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the plastic cap and its two mounting screwsfrom the right side of the transceiver, than insert the plug from the Speaker/Microphoneinto the [MIC/SP] jack; secure the plug using the screw supplied with theSpeaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while receiving. Totransmit, press the [PTT] switch on the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on themain transceiver’s body.Note: Save the original plastic cap and its mounting screws. They should be re-installedwhen not using the Speaker/Microphone.Key FunctionsThe VX-427 has [side1] key, [side2] key, [A], [B], [C] and [D] function keys. These Soft keyfunctions can be customized, via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer, tomeet your communications/network requirements. Some features may require thepurchase and installation of optional internal accessories. The possible Soft keyprogramming features is illustrated below, and their functions are explained next chapter.For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been assigned to theSoft key on your particular radio, and keep it handy.
VX410/420 SeriesOperating Manual5/10Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.Soft (keys Press / Press and hold)Functions[Side 1] [Side 2] [A] [B] [C] [D]Monitor //////Squelch Off //////Low Power //////Lock //////Lamp //////Channel Up //////Channel Down //////Scan //////Follow-Me Scan //////Dual Watch //////Talkaround //////Add/Del //////Reset //////Speed Dial //////Tx Save Off //////Call 1 //////Call 2 //////Call 3 //////Code Select //////Code Up //////Code Down //////Emergency X　/ X　/ X　/ X　/ X　/ X　/ACC 1 //////ACC 2 //////Description of Operating FunctionsMonitorPress (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key momentarily to disable the Tone squelch.Squelch OffPress (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key to disable the Noise and Tone squelch.Repeatedly press (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key to resume the Noise.ScanThe scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into thetransceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of asignal, and will stop on a channel signal is present.・ To activate scanning:Press (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key.The scanner will search the channels, looking for active ones; it will pause each time itfinds a channel on which someone is speaking.・ To stop scanning:Press (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key.Operation will revert to the channel to which the [CH] knob is set.
VX410/420 SeriesOperating Manual6/10Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.Dual watchThe Dual Watch feature is similar to the Scan feature, except that only two channels aremonitored: The current operating channel; and the “Priority” channel.・ To activate Dual Watch:Press (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key.The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a channel onwhich someone is speaking.・ To stop Dual Watch:Press (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key.Operation will revert to the channel to which the [CH] knob is set.Talk AroundPress (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key to activate the Talk Around feature whenyou are operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies,utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the repeaterstation and talk directly to a station that in nearby. This feature has no effect when you areoperating on “Simplex” channels, where the receive and transmit frequencies are alreadythe same.Note that your dealer may have made provision for “Talk Around” channels by programming“repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so, the key may beused for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions.Follow-Me Scan"Follow-Me" Scan feature checks a User-assigned Priority Channel regularly as you scanthe other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels) aredesignated for "Scanning," the user may nonetheless assign Channel as the "User-assigned" Priority Channel via the "Follow-Me" feature.Press the assigned Soft key to activate "Follow-Me" scanning, then turn the CH selectorknob to the channel which you want to designate as the "User-Assigned Priority Channel"When the scanner stops on an "Active" channel, the User-assigned Priority Channel willautomatically be checked every few seconds.Channel UpPress (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key to increase operating channel.Channel DownPress (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key to decrease operating channel.Call 1-3/ResetWhen the 2-Tone or 5-Tone selective calling system is enabled, press (or press and hold)the assigned Soft key to silence the receiver and reset for another call, when acommunication is finished.LampPress (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key to illuminate the LCD for five seconds.Speed DialYour Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into yourradio. To dial a number, just press (or press and hold) the Dealer-assigned Soft key forSpeed Dialing. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in thespeaker.
VX410/420 SeriesOperating Manual7/10Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.TX Save OffPress (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key to disable the Transmit Battery Saver, if youare operating in a location where high power is almost always needed.The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing transmit power when avery strong signal from an apparently nearly station is being received. Under somecircumstances, though, your hand-held radio may not be heard well at the other end of thecommunication path, and high power may be necessary at all times.Low PowerPress (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key to set the radio’s transmitter to the “LowPower” mode, thus extending battery life. Press (or press and hold) the assigned Soft keyagain to return to “High Power” operation when in difficult terrain.LockPress (or press and hold) the assigned Soft key to lock the Soft key, [CH] knob, and [PTT]switch (except Lock key); this can be enabled to prevent radio settings from beingdisturbed.Add/DelAdd/Del feature can be arranged Scan list by the User.Press (or press and hold) the assigned Soft keys to delete/restore the current channelto/from you’re scanning list. When you delete a current channel, “-SKIP-“ will appear on theLCD for one second after pressing the Soft key. When you restore a current channel, “-STOP-“ will appear on the LCD for one second after pressing the Soft Key.Speed DialYour Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into yourRadio. To dial a number, just press (or press and hold) the Dealer-assigned Soft key forSpeed Dialing. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in thespeaker.Code SelectPress (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to enable the changing the 5-Tone Pagingcode which is recalled by the [Call1] key.Code Up & DownPress (or Press and hold) the assigned Soft key to switch to a higher paging code numberfor the 5-Tone Paging System.EmergencyThe VX-417/427 includes an “Emergency” feature, which may be useful, if you havesomeone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel. For furtherdetails contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.ACC 1 and 2When the optional unit is installed, these functions are various uses.
VX410/420 SeriesOperating Manual8/10Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System)This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped station arewithin communication range.During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for about 1 second every 55seconds in an attempt to shake hands with the other station.If you have out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal hasbeen receives, a ringing beeper will sound, and “IN RANGE” will appear on the LCD. If yousubsequently move back into range, as soon as the other station transmits, your beeper willsound and “OUT RANGE” will appear on the LCD.Understanding Radio WavesRadio waves travel from one point to another by several different means. The general termfor these methods of wave travel is “propagation”. You may know that “short-wave” signalscan be propagated over distances of several thousand miles by reflection off of the upperregions of the atmosphere.Your hand-held transceiver, on the other hand, operates on the so-called UHF (Ultra-High-Frequency) band. On this band, radio waves usually do not reflect off of the atmosphere.Instead, the radio waves behave almost as light; they travel in a straight line, and when meeta building or obstruction, they go no further in that direction.Therefore, it is important that you be as high and free from obstructions as possible to coverthe greatest distance when using your radio. If you operate from inside a car or building, anymetal around you can absorb much of the signal, both transmitted and received. Coveragemay therefore be very poor under those conditions. However, if you must operate fromindoors, moving next to a window will improve communications.In view of the factors just discussed, you can easily see the potential benefit of holding theradio up high near your mouth while transmitting. In this way the antenna is high and clear,and coverage is best.On final note regarding propagation is useful in improving coverage. Because radio wavesat UHF is similar to light waves, they do reflect, to varying degrees, off of hills, buildings, andthe like. In a crowded urban area, with many close buildings close together, many reflectionsmay occur, and interfere with one another, causing variations in signal strength at differentlocations.Therefore, if a signal is weak and you walk a few feet in any direction, reception maysuddenly become clear, because a particular reflection path may become dominant.Reflections are frequency useful, as they can allow for communications between twostations over a highly obstructed path.
VX410/420 SeriesOperating Manual9/10Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.Accessories & OptionsFNB-V57 7.2V 1100mAh Ni-Cd Battery PackNC-77B 120 VAC Wall ChargerNC-77C 230-240 VAC Wall ChargerVAC-6800 6-Unit Multi ChargerVAC-800B 120 VAC Desktop Rapid ChargerVAC-800C 230-240 VAC Desktop Rapid ChargerVCM-1 Mobile Mounting Bracket for VAC-800MH-45B4B Speaker/MicrophoneVTP-50 VX-Trunk UnitFVP-25 DTMF Pager UnitDVS-5 Digital Voice MemoryCT-42 PC Programming Cable (CT-28 + CT-29)CT-27 Clone Cable (Set-to-Set Cloneing)CE-64 Programming SoftwareAvailability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per localrequirements, others may be unavailable in some regions.Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to the this list.
VX410/420 SeriesOperating Manual10/10Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmfulinterference.Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VertexStandard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.

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