Yaesu Musen 10583021 FM TRANSCEIVER User Manual p65
Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. FM TRANSCEIVER p65
OPERATING MANUAL
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VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
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YAESU EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
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Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
16-Key Version 4-Key Version Non-LCD Version
VX-P820/-P870
S
ERIES
OPERATING MANUAL
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Note ................................................................................. 1
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements ................ 2
Controls & Connectors (16-Key Version) .................... 4
Controls & Connectors (4-Key Version) ...................... 5
Controls & Connectors (Non-LCD Version) ............... 6
LCD Icons & Indicators (16- & 4-Key Versions) ........ 7
Before You Begin ........................................................... 8
Battery Pack Installation and Removal ............................... 8
Low Battery Indication ........................................................ 8
Battery Charging ................................................................. 9
Operation...................................................................... 10
P
reliminary Steps ..................................................... 10
Operation Quick Start .............................................. 10
Advanced Operation ................................................... 14
Programmable Key Functions
....................................... 14
Descriptipon of Operating Functions
............................. 16
ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System) .................... 23
DTMF Paging System.................................................. 23
RSSI Beep ..................................................................... 24
Caller ID Display ......................................................... 24
LOCK ........................................................................... 24
User Set Mode .............................................................. 25
Optional Accessories .................................................... 26
CONTENTS
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 with your 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 to derive 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 is our 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 an authorized
VERTEX STANDARD Service Representative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installa-
tion of optional accessories.
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Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the
cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications 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 operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz
if 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 US
Coast Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of the
preprogrammed operating frequencies of this radio.
NOTE
In order to maintain the specified water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended.
Should the radio sustain a severe shock (e.g. if it is dropped), the water integrity may be compromised,
requiring service. Should this occur, contact your Authorized Vertex Dealer or Vertex Standard USA, Inc.
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WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS
This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure
limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following
Standards and Guidelines:
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
for 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 and
classified as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by
individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for
use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment.
CAUTION:
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for 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) away
from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.
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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 more
than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the
radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specific belt-clip Part Number
(CLIP-820). 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 her
aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure
limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other
devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.
Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospi-
tals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites.
WARNING! RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS
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CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (16-KEY VERSION)
PTT Switch
MONITOR Button
LAMP Button
MIC/SP Jack
(External MIC/SP)
Battery Pack LatchLCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Speaker
Microphone
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Transmitting in progress
Blinking Green:
Busy Channel
Steady Green:
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Dealer Programmed Color:
Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or
2-Tone Decoded
16-Button DTMF Keypad
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
CH (Channel) Selector
VOL/PWR Knob
: one of “Flashing in white,”
“Continuation changes in
sequential colors,” or “tog-
gling the two colors.”
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ABCD
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (4-KEY VERSION)
PTT Switch
MONITOR Button
LAMP Button
MIC/SP Jack
(External MIC/SP)
Battery Pack LatchLCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Speaker
Microphone
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Transmitting in progress
Blinking Green:
Busy Channel
Steady Green:
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Dealer Programmed Color:
Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or
2-Tone Decoded
4-Button Programmable Key
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
CH (Channel) Selector
VOL/PWR Knob
: one of “Flashing in white,”
“Continuation changes in
sequential colors,” or “tog-
gling the two colors.”
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CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (NON-LCD VERSION)
PTT Switch
MONITOR Button
LAMP Button
MIC/SP Jack
(External MIC/SP)
Battery Pack Latch
Speaker
Microphone
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Transmitting in progress
Blinking Green:
Busy Channel
Steady Green:
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Dealer Programmed Color:
Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or
2-Tone Decoded
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
CH (Channel) Selector
VOL/PWR Knob
: one of “Flashing in white,”
“Continuation changes in
sequential colors,” or “tog-
gling the two colors.”
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LCD ICONS & INDICATORS (16-KEY & 4-KEY VERSIONS)
12 Character Alpha-numeric Display
SUB-LCD
888: Channel Group Number
-P-: Priority Channel
-H-: Home Channel
In: ARTS “In Range”
Out: ARTS “Out of Range”
RSSI Indicator (four steps)
Encryption is activated
“Analog Transmission”
is activated
Low Transmit Power Mode On
“DUAL WATCH” is activated
This channel on “SCAN” List
Priority Scan is activated
“CALL” Indicator
Receiver Monitor
“Talk-Around” is enabled
Battery Indicator
“Group Scan” is enabled
BATTERY TERMINALS
VHF Model UHF Model
Maximum Input Voltage: 8.4 V DC 8.4 V DC
Maximum Input Current: 2.5 A 2.5 A
Maximum Input Power: 21 W 21 W
Maximum Internal Capacitance: 50.52 µF 51.32 µF
Maximum Internal Inductance: 5.51 µH 5.46 µH
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Battery Pack Installation and Removal
To install the battery, hold the transceiver with
your left hand, so your palm is over the speaker
and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip. Care-
fully mate the battery’s four insertion slots with
their corresponding alignment tabs on the trans-
ceiver case, while tilting the Belt Clip outward.
Proper alignment occurs with the battery pack
offset about 1/2 inch from the top edge of the bat-
tery compartment.
Guide the pack on to the tabs with a slight inward
pressure, 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 Pack
Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front
panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2
inch. Then lift the battery out from the radio while
unfolding 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 Indication
As the battery discharges during use, the voltage
gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage
becomes to low, substitute a freshly charged battery
and recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicator
on the top of the radio will blink red when the bat-
tery voltage is low.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with
an incorrect battery. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type.
Tilt the Belt Clip
Insert the Battery Pack
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Battery Charging
Insert the DC plug from the PA-39 AC Adapter
into the DC jack on the bottom side of the VAC-
920 Desktop Rapid Charger, then plug the PA-
39 AC Adapter into the AC line outlet.
Insert the battery pack into the VAC-920 Desk-
top Rapid Charger while aligning the slots of the
battery pack with the guides in the nest of the
VAC-920; refer to the illustration at the right for
details on proper positioning of the pack. If charg-
ing with the transceiver attached, turn the trans-
ceiver off, and the antenna jack should be at the
left side when viewing the charger from the front.
If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED
indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged pack
will be charged completely in approximately 1.5
hours (FNB-V86LI, 2.5 hours: FNB-V87LI,
FNB-V92LIIS).
The LED indicator will blink red/green alternately
when charging is nearing completion.
When charging is completed, the LED indicator
will change to green. Even if the charging is com-
pleted, the LED indicator will sometimes change
to red for trickle charging.
Disconnect the pack from the VAC-920 Desktop
WARNING
The FBA-34 was designed as a backup bat-
tery pack, and it can be used to power the
transceiver if you are in an area that does not
require the use of an intrinsically safe radio.
The VX-P820/-P870 is only intrinsically safe
with the use of the FNB-V92LIIS battery
pack.
Do not reverse-connect the battery terminals.
Do not parallel-connect the battery terminals.
Do not change batteries in hazardous loca-
tions.
To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the
batteries outside of hazardous locations.
Align the slots of the battery pack
with the guides in the nest of the
VAC-920 Desktop Rapid Charger.
Rapid Charger, and unplug the PA-39 AC Adapter
from the AC line outlet.
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OPERATION
Preliminary Steps
Install a charged battery
pack onto the transceiver, as
described previously.
Screw the supplied antenna
onto the Antenna jack.
Never attempt to operate this
transceiver without an an-
tenna connected.
If you have a Speaker/Mi-
crophone, we recommend that it not be connected
until you are familiar with the basic operation of
the VX-P820/-P870.
Operation Quick Start
Turn the top panel’s
VOL/PWR knob clock-
wise to turn the radio on.
Turn the top panel’s CH
selector knob to choose
the desired operating
channel. On the 16-key
and 4-key versions, a
channel name will appear
on the LCD.
If you want to select the operating channel from
a different Memory Channel Group, press the Pro-
grammable key (assigned to the Memory Group
Up or Down function) to select the Memory Chan-
nel Group you want before selecting the operat-
ing channel. A Group name will appear on the
LCD whenever the Programmable key is pressed.
Note: Some models are programmed so that the
operating channels are selected by the Program-
mable key and the memory channel group is se-
lected by the CH selector knob. For further de-
tails, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
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Rotate the VOL/PWR
knob to set the volume
level. If no signal is
present, press and hold in
the MONITOR button
(under the PTT switch)
more than 2 seconds;
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
button more than 2 seconds (or press the MONI-
TOR button twice) to quiet the noise and resume
normal (quiet) monitoring.
To transmit, monitor the
channel and make sure it
is clear.
Press and hold the PTT
switch. Speak into the mi-
crophone area of the front
panel grille (above the upper left edge of the LCD)
in a normal voice level. To return to the Receive
mode, release the PTT switch.
Press the (Orange) TOP
SEL key to activate one
of the preprogrammed
functions which may
have been enabled at the
time of programming by
the dealer. See the next section for details regard-
ing the available features.
If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove
the plastic cap and its two mounting screws
from the right side of the trans-
ceiver, then align the connector
of the Speaker/Microphone on
the transceiver body; secure the
connector pin using the screws
supplied with the Speaker/Mi-
crophone. Hold the speaker
grille up next to your ear while
receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on
the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on
the main transceiver’s body, and speak into the
microphone on a normal voice level.
Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its
mounting screws. They should be reinstalled
when not using the Speaker/Microphone.
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2) When you press the PTT switch on the
Speaker/Microphone, it disables the internal mi-
crophone, and vice versa.
Do not remove/install the Speaker/Micro-
phone in a hazardous location.
If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been
programmed on a channel, the radio will not trans-
mit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio
will generate short beep three times and indicate
“* ERROR *” on the display (16-key and 4-key
versions). Release the PTT switch and wait for
the channel to be clear of activity.
If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lock-
out has been programmed on a channel, the radio
can transmit only when there is no carrier being
received or when the carrier being received in-
cludes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.
Automatic 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 seconds before time-out. Another beep will sound
just before the deadline; the “TX” indicator will dis-
appear and transmission will cease soon thereafter.
To resume transmitting, you must release the PTT
switch and wait for the “penalty timer” to expire.
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NOTE
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ADVANCED OPERATION
Programmable Key Functions
All versions of the VX-P820/-P870 include the TOP
SEL, SIDE SEL, MONITOR, and LAMP keys, and
the TOGGLE switch. The 16-key and 4-key versions
include the [A], [B], [C], and [D] function keys. Fur-
thermore, the 16-key version includes the [] and
[#] function keys. The Programmable key functions
can be customized, via programming by your VER-
TEX STANDARD dealer, to meet your communi-
cations/network requirements. Some features may
require the purchase and installation of optional in-
ternal accessories. The possible Programmable key
programming features are illustrated at the right, and
their functions are explained on page 10. For further
details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
For future reference, check the box next to each func-
tion that has been assigned to the Programmable key
on your particular radio, and keep it handy.
: Requires FVP-25 or FVP-35 Encryption Unit
TOP SEL
FUNCTION
None
Monitor
Lamp
Scan
Dual Watch
Low Power
Talk Around
TX Save Disable
Encryption
Follow-Me Scan
MONITOR LAMP [A] [B] [C] [D]
PROGRAMMABLE KEY
[] [#]
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ADVANCED OPERATION
FUNCTION
Follow-Me Dual Watch
Group Up
Group Down
Channel Up
Channel Down
Set
Call/Reset
Call 1
Call 2
Call 3
Call 4
Call 5
Code Up
Code Down
Code Set
Speed Dial
Emergency
Home
Selectable Tone
Direct Channel #1
Direct Channel #2
Direct Channel #3
Direct Channel #4
SQL
AF Min Volume
Audio PC (PIT)
Lone Worker
TA Scan
Individual Call
TX Mode
TOP SEL MONITOR LAMP [B] [C] [D]
PROGRAMMABLE KEY
[A] [] [#]
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Description of Operating Functions
MONITOR
Press the assigned programmable key to cancel
CTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch; the BUSY/
TX indicator will glow green. Press and hold this
button for 1.5 seconds to hear background noise
(unmute the audio); the BUSY/TX indicator will
blink green.
LAMP
Press the assigned programmable key to illuminate
the LCD for five seconds.
SCAN
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple sig-
nals programmed into the transceiver. While scan-
ning, the transceiver will check each channel for the
presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a
signal is present.
To activate scanning:
Press the assigned programmable key to activate
scanning.
The scanner will search the channels of each chan-
nel, looking for active ones; it will pause each time
it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
Press the assigned programmable key again to dis-
able 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 you
press the PTT switch during scanning pause:
Current channel (“Talk Back”)
“Last Busy” channel
“Priority” channel
“Home” channel
“Scan Start” channel
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DUAL WATCH
The 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 will
pause 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.
LOW POWER
Press the assigned programmable key to set the
radio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode, thus
extending battery life. Press the key again to return
to “Normal” transmit power when in difficult ter-
rain.
When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power”
mode, the “ ” icon will be indicated on the dis-
play.
TALK AROUND (TA)
Press the assigned programmable key to activate the
Talk Around feature when you are operating on du-
plex 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, where the receive and transmit
frequencies are already the same.
When the “TA” function is activated, the “ ” icon
will be indicated on the display.
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 other
Pre-Programmed Functions.
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TX SAVE DISABLE
Press the assigned programmable key to disable the
Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a lo-
cation where high power is almost always needed.
The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life
by reducing transmit power when a very strong sig-
nal from an apparently nearby station is being re-
ceived. Under some circumstances, though, your
hand-held radio may not be heard well at the other
end of the communication path, and high power may
be necessary at all times.
ENCRYPTION (OPTION)
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the
Encryption feature “On” and “Off.”
AUDIO PC (PIT)
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the
Audio Pitch Controller “On” and “Off.”
When you turn the Audio Pitch Controller ON, the
receive audio is enhanced in the high-range frequen-
cies.
FOLLOW-ME SCAN
The “Follow-Me” Scan feature checks a User-as-
signed Priority Channel regularly as you scan other
channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8
available 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 the
channel you want to designate as the “User-Assigned
Priority Channel” and press the assigned program-
mable key. Then rotate the CH Selector knob to re-
call 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.
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FOLLOW-ME DUAL WATCH
To set up a “Dual Watch” frequency pair using the
“Follow-Me” feature, select a channel using the CH
Selector knob. Now press the assigned programmable
key; pressing the assigned programmable key locks
the current channel as the User-assigned Priority
Channel. Now rotate the CH Selector knob to select
another channel (not the “Scanning Start” channel).
Your radio will now switch back-and-forth between
the currently-selected channel and the User-assigned
Priority Channel.
During “Follow-Me” scanning (after you have
pressed the key), you can set up the “Dual Watch”
feature by rotating the CH Selector knob to another
channel. The radio will then scan back and forth be-
tween the original User-assigned Priority Channel
and the newly-selected channel.
The Priority Channel you have assigned (before
pressing the key) will be retained in memory until
you change it.
GROUP UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key to select a dif-
ferent group of channels. Once the desired Group is
reached, rotate the CH Selector knob to select the
desired channel within the selected Group.
You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more
than one Group during the scanning process (nor-
mally, scanning is performed within the current group
only). To include the current Group in the scanning
loop, press and hold in the assigned programmable
key for one second. To remove a Group from Group
Scan, press and hold in the assigned programmable
key again for one second.
Multi-Group Scanning is only possible if you are us-
ing the “User Scan” list. To edit the User Scan list,
press and hold the assigned programmable key for
one second to delete the current Memory Group from
the Scanning. Alternatively, press and hold the as-
signed programmable key for one second to delete
the Current Memory channel from the Scanning.
When you delete a Group or channel, “-SCAN Skip-”
will appear on the LCD for one second after pressing
the assigned programmable key. To restore a particu-
lar channel to your scanning list, press and hold in
the assigned programmable key again for one second;
ADVANCED OPERATION
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“-SCAN Stop-” will appear on the LCD for one sec-
ond after pressing the assigned programmable key.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key to select a dif-
ferent channel within the current group.
SET
Press the assigned programmable key to activate the
“User Set” (Menu) Mode. See page 20 for details
CALL/RESET
While the DTMF Paging System
This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change
the 3-digit Page Call code, used to call other simi-
larly-equipped stations. Press the assigned program-
mable 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 communication.
While the 2-Tone/5-Tone Paging System
This feature, if enabled, press the assigned program-
mable key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone.
CALL 1 TO CALL 5
Press the assigned programmable key to send a 2-
tone/5-tone sequential tone group which is pre-de-
fined.
CODE UP/DOWN
Press the assigned programmable key to select a 2-
tone/5-tone encode code from the pre-defined en-
code list.
CODE SET
Press the assigned programmable key to change the
encode digits for 5-tone operation. To change a spe-
cific digit, select the desired digit using the [A] key,
then change the number using the [B]/[C] keys, and
store the number using the [D] key.
SPEED DIAL (16-KEY VERSION ONLY)
Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial
telephone number memories into your radio.
To dial a number, press the assigned programmable
key, then press the front panel’s numeric key corre-
sponding to the Auto-Dial memory number list pro-
vided by your Dealer or Network Administrator. The
DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will
be heard in the speaker.
ADVANCED OPERATION
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ADVANCED OPERATION
EMERGENCY
The VX-P820/-P870 series include an “Emergency”
feature which may be useful for alerting another party
monitoring on the same frequency as your
transceiver’s channel.
Press the assigned programmable key to initiate an
emergency call. For further details contact your
Dealer.
HOME CHANNEL
Press the assigned programmable key to recall the
pre-defined Home group/channel. When you recall
the Home group/channel, the “H” notation will ap-
pear on the LCD.
SELECTABLE TONE
Press the assigned programmable key to select a sub-
audible tone (CTCSS/DCS) from the pre-defined
tone table. You can operate using the indicated sub-
audible tone in the Selectable Tone mode.
DIRECT CH#1 TO #4
Press the assigned programmable key to recall the
Dealer pre-programmed channel directly.
SQL
You can manually adjust the squelch level using this
function:
Press the assigned programmable key. A tone will
sound, and the current squelch level will appear
on the display.
Press the MONITOR/LAMP button to select the
desired squelch level.
Two seconds after releasing the MONITOR/LAMP
button, the display will revert to the normal chan-
nel indication.
AF MIN VR
Press the assigned programmable key to reduce the
audio output to the (lower) level programmed by your
Dealer.
LONE WORKER
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the
Lone Worker feature “On” and “Off.”
The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm
for 30 seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (pro-
grammed by your Dealer) has expired. If the user
does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch,
the radio switches to the Emergency mode.
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DTMF CODE SET (16-KEY VERSION ONLY)
You may send the desired telephone number manu-
ally.
To dial a number manually, press the assigned pro-
grammable key, then press the desired numbers on
the front panel’s numeric key. Now, press the PTT
switch to send the telephone number. The DTMF
tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard
in the speaker.
TA SCAN
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the
TA (Talk Around) scan feature “On” and “Off.”
While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-P820/-P870
will search both the transmit and receive frequen-
cies (the “ ” icon will blink). When a signal is en-
countered on the receive frequency, the VX-P820/-
P870 will pause until the signal disappears (“ ”
icon will appear but not blink). When a signal is en-
countered on the transmit frequency, the VX-P820/
-P870 will check for activity on the receive fre-
quency every few seconds (interval programmed by
your Dealer).
INDIVIDUAL CALL (16-KEY VERSION ONLY)
Press the assigned programmable key to enable the
Individual Calling on the APCO Project 25 Digital
System.
To return to the Group Calling on the APCO Project
25, press again the assigned key.
To activate the Individual Calling
Press the assigned programmable key to enable
the Individual Calling
Press the [] key to start to input the destination
ID via the Keypad. The “ID --> 0” notation will
appear on the LCD.
Input the destination ID (Either decimal or Hex
format) via the Keypad.
Press the [] key, then press the PTT switch to
call the destination radio. The radio will transmit
with the destination ID.
ADVANCED OPERATION
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TX Mode
Press the assigned programmable key to select the
TX mode. Available selections are:
TX Mixed: The VX-P820/-P870 transmits in
the Analog Mode, when after receiv-
ing the analog signal. Meanwhile,
the VX-P820/-P870 transmits in the
Digital Mode, when after receiving
the digital signal.
TX Digital: The VX-P820/-P870 transmits in
the Digital Mode.
TX Analog: The VX-P820/-P870 transmits in
the Analog Mode.
ARTS (AUTO RANGE TRANSPOND SYSTEM)
This system is designed to inform you when you and
another ARTS-equipped station are within commu-
nication range.
During ARTS operation, when the radio receives the
correct ARTS signal, a short beep will sound and the
“In” (meaning “In Service” notation will be displayed
on the sub-LCD. If you move out of range for more
than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal
has been received; three short beeps will sound, and
“Out” (“Out of Service”) will be displayed on the
sub-LCD. If you subsequently move back into range,
as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep
will sound and “In” will be displayed again on the
sub-LCD.
DTMF PAGING SYSTEM
This system allows paging and selective calling, us-
ing DTMF tone sequences.
When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone
sequence which matches yours, your radio’s squelch
will open and the alert will sound. The three-digit
code of the station which paged you will be displayed
on your radio’s LCD.
ADVANCED OPERATION
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RSSI BEEP
This feature allows you to inform the Receiving Sig-
nal Level while operating on the APCO Project 25
Digital System.
When the Receiving Signal Level is weaken, the alert
will sound every one second. When the Receiving
Signal Level is weaken still more, the alert will sound
every 1/2 second.
CALLER ID DISPLAY
This feature is available on the APCO Projetct 25
Digital System.
The Caller ID will appear on the LCD display when
receiving a call.
Caller ID: Tag information will appear when receiv-
ing the Source ID which listed at the Destination ID
table on your radio, otherwise received Source ID
will appear.
LOCK
In order to prevent accidental channel change or in-
advertent transmission, various aspects of the
VX-P820/-P870’s knob, soft keys, and PTT switch
may be locked.
The precise lockout configulation is programmed by
your Dealer.
To locked out the key locking, turn the radio off. Now,
press and hold the PTT and LAMP key while turn-
ing the radio on again.
To cancel locking, repeat this process.
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SCN List
BEEP
BELL
Lighting
Lock
Group
SCAN
DW
TA
AF MinVR
Beep VR
Contrast
Pitch
RSSI Beep
Select the Squelch Threshold Level
Select the Scan List “User” or “Dealer”
Set the Beep On/Off
Set the Bell On/Off
(Bell engaged by sub-audible CTCSS/DCS)
Set the BUSY/TX LED On/Off
Set the Lock function to be Locked
(Key/PTT/Key+PTT)
Set the Operation Group
Set the Scan status
(same function as Scan key)
Set the Dual Watch status
(same function as DW key)
Set the Talk Around status
(same function as TA key)
Set the Minimum Volume level
Set the Beep volume level
Set the LCD contrast
Not available at this time
Enables/Disables the RSSI beep.
on: Enables the disabling the RSSI beep.
off: Disables the disabling the RSSI beep.
DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
USER SET MODE
The VX-P820/-P870 Series includes a “User Set
(Menu)” Mode which allows the user to define or
configure various settings, such as Beep On/Off,
Squelch, LCD contrast, etc. To activate the “User
Set (Menu)” Mode:
Press the assigned programmable key for the
“SET” function to enter the “User Set Mode.”
Select the User Set Mode Item you want change
using the CH selector knob.
Press the MONITOR/LAMP button to select the
status of the selected item.
Press PTT switch to exit to normal operation.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FNB-V86LI 7.4V, 1150 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
FNB-V87LI 7.4V, 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
FNB-V92LIIS 7.4V, 3000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
FBA-34 Alkaline Battery Case (6 x AA)
VAC-920 Desk Top Rapid Charger
PA-39 AC Adapter
MH-50D7A Speaker/Microphone
MH-65B7A Speaker/Microphone
MH-66A7A Submersible Speaker/Microphone
MH-66B7A Submersible Speaker/Microphone
CLIP-820 Belt Clip
ATV-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-6A1 UHF Antenna (380-450 MHz)
ATU-6C UHF Antenna (440-470 MHz)
ATU-6D UHF Antenna (450-485 MHz)
ATU-6F UHF Antenna (485-520 MHz)
LLC-820 Leather Case
CE76 Programming Software
FIF-8 Flash ROM Writer
FIF-10A USB Programming Interface
CT-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 Cloning Cable
Availability 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 for
changes to this list.
FNB-V92LI 7.4V, 3000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
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NOTE
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