Yaesu Musen 10604840 UHF TRANSMITTER User Manual p65

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. UHF TRANSMITTER 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 KongAP2P1 P3 P4APCO P25/FM TRANSCEIVERVX-7200OPERATING MANUAL
Unsafe Radiation DistanceCongratulations!You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool: a VERTEX STAN-DARD two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your VERTEX STANDARDradio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, withnegligible maintenance downtime.Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presentedhere will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case ques-tions arise later on.We’re glad you joined the VERTEX STANDARD team. Call on us anytime, becausecommunications is our business. Let us help you get your message across.NOTICE !There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobsmust be referred to an authorized VERTEX STANDARD Service Represen-tative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installa-tion of optional accessories.SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATIONWARNING - DO NOT operate the VX-7200 radio when any person(s) (by-standers) outside the vehicle are within the distances shown in the chart at thebottom of this section.Safety Training information:Antennas used for this transmitter must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd.The radio must be used in vehicle-mount configurations with a maximum op-erating duty factor not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only wherethe radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure condi-tions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separa-tion distance shown below.Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF ex-posure 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 theFCC RF exposure requirements.For roof top installations, the antenna must be placed in the center of the roof.VX-7200 (UHF TYPE D)2.82 Feet(0.86 m)VX-7200 (UHF TYPE A)3.93 Feet(1.2 m)VX-7200 (VHF)1.97 Feet(0.6 m)
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALINTRODUCTIONThe VX-7200 Series are full-featured APCO P25/FM transceiver designed for flex-ible mobile and base station business communications in the VHF or UHF LandMobile bands. These transceiver are designed for reliable business communicationsin a wide variety of applications with a wide range of operating capability providedby their leading-edge design.The 501-channel memories can each be programmed with a 12-character channelname.Important channel frequency data is stored in EEPROM and flash memory on theCPU, and is easily programmable by dealers using a personal computer and the VER-TEX STANDARD VPL-1 (or FIF-10) Programming Cable and CE76 Software.The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the VX-7200 Series transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult withyour Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration of thisequipment for use in your applicationFor North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard BandThe U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Admin-istration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal CommunicationsCommission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attemptto program this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the fre-quency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or nearNorth America.AP2P1 P3 P41
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALCONTROLS & CONNECTORSFront PanelImportant! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function (PF)Buttons, configured according to your network requirements and programmed byyour VERTEX STANDARD dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-configured radio.VOL KnobTurn this control clockwise to increase the volume.Microphone JackConnect the microphone plug to this jack.Emergency MicrophoneThe emergency microphone is located behind this small slit. When the emer-gency feature is activated, this microphone is enabled.[P1] - [P4] Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons)These buttons can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low powerselection, Monitor, Talk-Around, etc., as determined by your network require-ments and programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.[A] Button (Programmable Function Button)This button can be set up for special applications, such as High/Low power se-lection, Monitor, Talk-Around, etc., as determined by your network requirementsand programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.AP2P1 P3 P42
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL (POWER) ButtonPress and hold in this button for 2 seconds to toggle the transceiver’s power “on”and “off.”BUSY/TX IndicatorIndicates transceiver’s Transmit/Receive StatusSteady Red: Transmitting in progressSteady Green: Signaling OffBlinking Green: Busy Channel/Squelch Off[]/[] Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons)Pressing either button changes the current channel (and displayed channel num-ber or name). Holding in either button for more than 1.5 second causes the radioto begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward through the channels.LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)The display includes a 3-character numeric section showing Channel Group num-ber or certain status indications (see below), a 12-character alpha-numeric sec-tion showing Channel name tags/identity information and error messages, andan upper icon row displaying feature status.CONTROLS & CONNECTORS“Call” indicator“Dual Watch” is activatedLow Transmt Power Mode “ON”“Horn Alert” is enabled: “Scan” is activated: “Priority Scan” is activated“Talk-Around” is enabled“Voice Message” receivedReceiver MonitorSub-LCD: Channel Group Number: Priority Channel: Home Channel: ARTS “In Range”: ARTS “Out of Range”“Group Scan” is enabled“Analog Transmission” is activated12 Character Alpha-numeric Display3
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALRear PanelCONTROLS & CONNECTORS13.6V DC Cable Pigtail with ConnectorThe supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Useonly the supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.Antenna SocketThe 50-Ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using atype-M (PL-259) plug.D-Sub 15-Pin Accessory ConnectorExternal TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RXaudio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with acces-sories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel con-trol input etc.External Speaker JackAn external loudspeaker may be connected to this 2-contact, 3.5-mm mini-phonejack.Caution: Do not connect either wire of this line to ground, and be certain that thespeaker has adequate capability to handle the audio output (12 W) from theradio.4
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALBASIC OPERATION OF THE TRANSCEIVERImportant! - Before turning on the radio the first time, confirm that the power con-nections have been made correctly and that a proper antenna is connected to theantenna jack.Switching Power ON/OFFPress and hold in the (POWER) button for 2 seconds to turn the radio on.The display will become illuminated.Press the []/[] button to choose the desired operating channel. A channelname will appear on the display. If you want to select an operating channel froma different group, press the PF (Programmable Function) button which is pro-grammed to the Group Up/Down feature to select the group you want beforeselecting the operating channel. See page 7 for more information on the Pro-grammable Function keys.Setting the VolumeTurn the VOL knob clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise todecrease it.TransmittingTo transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.THIS IS AN FCC REQUIRMENT!Press the PF button which is programmed to the Monitor feature to listen forchannel activity.When receiving a call, transmit only after the incoming call ends. The radiocannot receive a call and transmit simultaneously.Press the PTT switch.If the channel is clear, the BUSY/TX indicator will glow red. The radio is nowtransmitting. While holding in the PTT switch, speak across the face of the micro-phone in a clear and normal voice. For best transmission, hold the microphoneabout 1-1/2 to 2 inches away from your mouth. Release the PTT switch to receive.If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been programmed on a channel, theradio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generatea short beep three times and indicate “* ERROR *” on the display. Release thePTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity.If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lockout has been programmed on achannel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received orwhen the carrier being received includes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code.5
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALAutomatic Time-Out TimerIf the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time-out, you must limitthe length of each transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound 10 secondsbefore time-out. Another beep will sound just before the deadline; the red “TX”indicator will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume trans-mitting, 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 willhave to wait another “penalty” period)Key LockIn order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, variousaspects of the VX-7200’s keys, and PTT switch, may be locked out. The preciselockout configuration may be configured using the “User Set” (Menu) mode. Seepage 16 for detail.To activate the Locking feature, press and hold in the [P4] key while turning theradio on. To disable the Locking feature, repeat this power-on procedure.BASIC OPERATION OF THE TRANSCEIVER6
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALADVANCED OPERATIONProgrammable Function (PF) ButtonsThe VX-7200 Series includes seven Programmable Function (PF) Buttons. The PFbutton functions can be customized, via programming by your VERTEX STAN-DARD dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. Some featuresmay require the purchase and installation of optional internal accessories. The pos-sible PF button programming features are illustrated below, and these functions areexplained on the pages to follow.For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. For future reference,check the box next to the function that has been assigned to each PF button on yourparticular radio, and keep it handy.Code UpCode DownCode SETSpeed DialHOMESelectable ToneHorn AlertPublic AddressEXT. ACC1EXT. ACC2Direct CH#1Direct CH#2Direct CH#3Direct CH#4AF Min VrSETIndividual CallTX ModePF ButtonAP1 P2 P3 P4FunctionMONISQLDIMMERChannel UpChannel DownGroup UpGroup DownSCANDW (Dual Watch)Follow-Me SCANFollow-Me DWLOWTA (Talk Around)EmergencyCALL/RESETCALL 1CALL 2CALL 3CALL 4CALL 5PF ButtonAP1 P2 P3 P4Function7
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALDescription of Operating FunctionsMONITOR (MONI)Press the assigned programmable key to cancel CTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch;the BUSY/TX indicator will glow green. Press and hold in this button for 1.5 sec-onds to hear background noise (unmute the audio); the BUSY/TX indicator willblink green.SQUELCH (SQL)You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function:Press the assigned programmable key. A tone will sound, and the current squelchwill level appears on the display.Press the []/[] button to select the desired squelch level.Press this key again. A tone will sound, and the display will revert to the normalchannel indication.DIMMERPress the assigned programmable key to select the brightness level of the display andkey backlight. Available selections are four levels.CHANNEL UP/DOWNPress the assigned programmable key (generally the []/[] button) to select adifferent channel within the current group.GROUP UP/DOWNPress the assigned programmable key to select a different group of channels. Oncethe desired Group is reached, press the Channel Up/Down key (generally the []/[] button) to select the desired channel within the selected Group.You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than one Group during thescanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current group only). Toinclude the current Group in the scanning loop, press and hold in the assignedprogrammable key for one second. To remove a Group from Group Scan, press andhold in the assigned programmable key again for one second.Multi-Group Scanning is only possible if you are using the “User Scan” list. To editthe User Scan list, press and hold the assigned programmable key for one second todelete the current Memory Group from the Scanning. Alternatively, press and holdthe assigned programmable key for one second to delete the Current Memory chan-ADVANCED OPERATION8
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALADVANCED OPERATIONnel from the Scanning. When you delete a Group or channel, “-SCAN Skip-” willappear on the LCD for one second after pressing the assigned programmable key. Torestore a particular channel to your scanning list, press and hold in the assignedprogrammable key again for one second; “-SCAN Stop-” will appear on the LCD forone second after pressing the assigned programmable key.CHANNEL SCAN (SCAN)CHANNEL SCAN (SCAN)The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the trans-ceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of asignal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present.To activate scanning:Press the assigned programmable key to activate scanning on the current group.The scanner will search the programmed channels, looking for active ones; itwill pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.Press the assigned programmable key again to disable scanning. Operation willrevert to the programmed revert channel or activate the Group scanning whenMulti-Group Scanning is enabled.Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the follow-ing channels if you press the PTT switch during the scanning pause: Current channel (“Talk Back”) “Last Busy” channel “Priority” channel “Home” channel “Scan Start” channelDUAL WATCH (DW)The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channelsare 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 achannel on which someone is speaking.To stop Dual Watch:Press the assigned programmable key.Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Start” channel.9
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALFOLLOW-ME SCAN“Follow-Me” Scan feature checks a User-assigned Priority Channel regularly as youscan the other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available chan-nels) are designated for “Scanning,” the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 asthe “User-assigned” Priority Channel via the “Follow-Me” feature.To activate “Follow-Me” scanning, first select the channel you want to designate asthe “User-Assigned Priority Channel” and press the assigned programmable key.Then press the Channel Up/Down key (generally the []/[] button) to recall to the“Scanning Start” channel which has been programmed by your dealer to activate thescanner. When the scanner stops on an “Active” channel, the User-assigned PriorityChannel will automatically be checked every few seconds; if activity is found on theUser-assigned Priority Channel, the radio will switch between it and the Dealer-As-signed Priority Channel, if any.FOLLOW-ME DUAL WATCH (DW)To set up a “Dual Watch” frequency pair using the “Follow-Me” feature, select achannel using the Channel Up/Down key (generally the []/[] button). Now pressthe assigned programmable key; pressing the assigned programmable key locks thecurrent channel as the User-assigned Priority Channel. Now press the Channel Up/Down key to select another channel (not the “Scanning Start” channel). Your radiowill 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 pressing the Channel Up/Down key to another channel. Theradio will then scan back and forth between the original User-assigned Priority Channeland the newly-selected channel.The Priority Channel you have assigned (before pressing the key) will be retained inmemory until you change it.LOW POWER (LOW)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 “High Power”operation when in difficult terrain.When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode, the “ ” icon will beindicated on the display.ADVANCED OPERATION10
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALTALK AROUND (TA)Press the assigned programmable key to activate the Talk Around feature when youare operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies,utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass therepeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This feature has no effectwhen you are operating on “simplex” channels, where the receive and transmit fre-quencies 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 pro-gramming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so,the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions.EMERGENCYThe VX-7200 series include an “Emergency” feature which may be useful if youhave someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel.Press the assigned programmable key to initiate an emergency call. For further de-tails contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.CALL/RESETThis feature, if enabled, allows the user to change the 3-digit Page Call code, used tocall other similarly-equipped stations. Press the assigned programmable key, fol-lowed by the three digits representing the Page Call code of the station you wish tocall. Three tones will be heard after the last key is pressed (the new code will now betransmitted).The receiver squelch of the other station will be opened, and you can begin commu-nication.CALL 1 TO CALL 5Press the assigned programmable key to send a 2-Tone sequential burst which is pre-defined.ADVANCED OPERATION11
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALCODE UP/DOWNPress the assigned programmable key to select a 2-Tone encode code from pre-de-fined encode list.CODE SETPress the assigned programmable key to change the 2-Tone encoding digit. To changethe tones, select the desired digit using the [P1]/[P2] keys, then change the numberusing the []/[] keys.SPEED DIALYour Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories intoyour radio.To dial a number, press the assigned programmable key, then press the microphone’snumbered key corresponding to the Auto-Dial memory number list provided by yourDealer. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.HOME CHANNEL (HOME)Press the assigned programmable key to recall the pre-defined Home group/channel.When you recall the Home group/channel, the “-H-” icon will appear on the LCD.SELECTABLE TONEPress the assigned programmable key to select a sub-audible tone (CTCSS/DCS)from the pre-defined tone table. You can operate the indicated sub-audible tone inSelectable Tone mode.HORN ALERTPress the assigned programmable key to turn the Horn Alert function “ON” or “OFF.”If you receive a call from the base station with 2-Tone or DTMF signaling, horn alertwill be activated and your vehicles horn will sound.When you turn the Horn Alert “ON,” a tone will sound and the “ ” icon appearswill appear on the display.PUBLIC ADDRESSPress the assigned programmable key to use the transceiver as a PA amplifier. Whenyou enable this function, a tone sounds and “Public ADRS” will appear on the dis-play. The public address can be used even while scanning and receiving a call.ADVANCED OPERATION12
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALEXT. ACC1Press the assigned programmable key to toggle output port on “1” “on” and “off.”EXT. ACC2Press the assigned programmable key to toggle output port on “2” “on” and “off.”DIRECT CH#1 TO DIRECT CH#4Press the assigned programmable key to recall the Dealer pre-programmed channeldirectly.AF MIN VRPress the assigned programmable key to reduce the audio output to the (lower) levelprogrammed by your Dealer.SETPress the assigned programmable key to activate the “User Set” (Menu) Mode.INDIVIDUAL CALLPress the assigned programmable key to enable the Individual Calling on the APCOProject 25 Digital System.To return to the Group Calling on the APCO Project 25, press the [A] key.TX MODEPress the assigned programmable key to select the TX mode. Available selectionsare:TX Mixed: The VX-7200 transmits in the Analog Mode, when afterreceiving the analog signal. Meanwhile, the VX-7200transmits in the Digital Mode, when after receiving thedigital signal.TX Digital: The VX-7200 transmits in the Digital Mode.TX Analog: The VX-7200 transmits in the Analog Mode.ADVANCED OPERATION13
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALARTS (Auto Range Transpond System)This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped stationare within communication range.During ARTS operation, when the radio receives an incoming ARTS signal, a shortbeep will sound, and “In” (“In Service”) will be displayed on the sub-LCD. If youmove out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal hasbeen received; a short triple-beep will sound, and “Out” (“Out of Service”) will bedisplayed on the Sub-LCD. If you subsequently move back into communication range,as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep will sound and “In” will be dis-played again on the Sub-LCD.DTMF Paging SystemThis system allows paging and selective calling, using 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 thestation which paged you will be displayed on your radio’s LCD.RSSI BeepThis feature allows you to inform the Receiving Signal Level while operating on theAPCO 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 every1/2 second.Caller ID DisplayThis feature is available on the APCO Projetct 25 Digital System.The Caller ID will appear on the LCD display when receiving Unit to Unit call (Paging).Caller ID: Tag information will appear when receiving the Source ID which listedat the Destination ID table on your radio, otherwise received SourceID will appear.ADVANCED OPERATION14
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL DISPLAY DESCRIPTION1 SQL Sets the Squelch Level.2 SCN List Select the “User” or “Dealer” Scan List.3 BEEP Enables/Disables the Key Beeper.4 BELL Enables/Disables the Bell function.(alert tone activated by incoming subaudible CTCSS/DCS tone)5 Lighting Enables/Disables the BUSY/TX LED.6 Lock Set the Control Key Lockout Cofiguration (Key/PTT/Key+PTT).7 Group Select the desired Channel Group.8 SCAN Engages/Disengages Scanning (same as the programmable [SCAN] key).9DW Engages/Disengages Dual Watch (same as the programmable [DW] key).10 TA Engages/Disengages Talk Around (same as the programmable [TA] key).11 RSSI BEEP Enables/Disables the disabling the RSSI beep.on: Enables the disabling the RSSI beep.off: Disables the disabling the RSSI beep.12 AF MinVR Sets the minimum Audio Volume level.13 Beep VR Sets the Beep Volume level.14 Contrast Sets the LCD Contrast level.15 Dimmer Sets the brightness of the backlighting of the key and LCD.15USER SET MODEThe VX-7200 Series includes a “User Set” (Menu) Mode which allows the user todefine or configure various settings, such as Squelch, Display contrast, etc. To acti-vate the “User Set” (Menu) Mode:Press the programmable key assigned to the “SET” function.Select the User Set Mode item you wish to change using the [P1]/[P2] keys,then use the []/[] keys to adjust the setting of the selected item.Press the [P1] or [P2] key to store the new configuration.Press [A] key to exit to normal operation.Note: RSSI BEEP operates in APCO Project 25 Digital System.
VX-7200 SERIES OPERATING MANUALOPTIONAL ACCESSORIESFP-1023A External Power SupplyMLS-100 Mobile Loudspeaker (12 W Peak Power)MLS-200 Mobile Loudspeaker (12 W Peak Power/Waterproof)LF-1 Line FilterMH-700D DTMF Back-lit MicrophoneMH-25A8J MicrophoneMD-11A8J Desktop MicrophoneVPL-1 Programming KitAvailability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard perlocal requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions.Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to this list.16
Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly ap-proved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to oper-ate this device.
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