Yaesu Musen 10613030 MOBILE FM TRANSCEIVER User Manual p65

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. MOBILE FM TRANSCEIVER p65

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VX-2100 SERIESOPERATING MANUALVERTEX 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 KongVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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-2100 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.VHF Model3.3 Feet (1 m)4.6 Feet (1.4 m)UHF Model2.6 Feet (0.8 m)3.9 Feet (1.2 m)25 W45 W/50 WFCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 1INTRODUCTIONThe VX-2100 Series are full-featured FM transceiver designed for flexible mobileand base station business communications in the VHF or UHF Land Mobile bands.These transceiver are designed for reliable business communications in a wide vari-ety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their lead-ing-edge design.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 Programming Cable and CE82 Software.The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided on the VX-2100 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.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL2CONTROLS & 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 discribe a typically-con-figured radio.VOL/PWR KnobTurn this control clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the volume. Turnit counterclockwise into the click-stop to turn the radio off.Microphone JackConnect the microphone plug to this jack.[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.[]/[] Buttons (Programmable Function Buttons)In the factory default, pressing either button changes the current channel (anddisplayed channel number or name). Holding in either button for more than 1.5second causes the radio to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downwardthrough the channels. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 3Channel Number IndicatorIndicates the operating channel.Blinks the squelch setting level (0-9, A, b, and C) while adjusting the squelchthreshold level. Appear the decimal point “.” when selecting the Scan enabelchannel.Transceiver Status IndicatorThe “A” and “B” indicators show current transceiver status, which can be cus-tomized via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer to meet yourcommunications/network requirements. The possible “A” and “B” displays areexplained below.TX/BUSY IndicatorIndicates transceiver’s Transmit/Receive StatusSteady Red: Transmitting in progressSteady Green: Signaling OffBlinking Green: Busy Channel/Squelch OffCONTROLS & CONNECTORSTRANSCEIVER STATUS INDICATORMONILOWTA (Talk Around)Encryption(Requires optional Unit)EmergencyHorn AlertPublic AdressKey LockEXT ACCRFCINDICATORA BThis indicator is Illuminated constantly whenCTCSS- or DCS-controlled squelch is disabled. Theindicator blinks while the audio is passing normally.Illuminates the indicator when the radio’s transmit-ter is set to the “Low Power” mode.Illuminates the indicator when the “Talk Around”function is activated.Illuminates the indicator when the “Voice Scram-bler” function is enabled.Illuminates the indicator when the “Emergency” fea-ture is activated.Illuminates the indicator when the “Horn Alert” fea-ture is activated.Illuminates the indicator when the radio is turned toa PA amplifier.Illuminates the indicator when the front panel’s keysare locked.Illuminates the indicator when the output port onthe Accessory Connector is turned to “ON.”Illuminates the indicator when the radio is the “Readyfor Communication” condition while operating withthe 2-Tone or 5-Tone signaling.STATUS DESCRIPTIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL413.6V DC Cable Pigtail with ConnectorCONTROLS & CONNECTORSThe 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.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 5BASIC 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Turn the VOL/PWR knob turn on the radio. The display will become illumi-nated.Press the []/[] button to choose the desired operating channel. A channelname will appear on the display.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 TX/BUSY 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. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to beclear 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.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL6Automatic 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-2100’s keys may be locked out.To activate the Locking feature, press and hold in the [P1] key while turning theradio on. To disable the Locking feature, repeat this power-on procedure.ADVANCED OPERATIONProgrammable Function (PF) ButtonsThe VX-2100 Series includes six 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.BASIC OPERATION OF THE TRANSCEIVERVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 7: Requires optional unitPF Button (PRESS KEY/PRESS AND HOLD KEY)FunctionMONISQL OFFSQL SETChannel UpChannel DownContinuous Ch UpContinuous Ch DownSCANSCAN SETDW (Dual Watch)Follow-Me SCANFollow-Me DWLOWTA (Talk Around)TA SCANEncryptionEmergencyRESETCALL 1CALL 2CALL 3Public AddressEXT. ACC1EXT. ACC2Direct CH#1Direct CH#2AF Min VrLone WorkerHA (Horn Alert)Key LockP1/////--- / ------ / ---///////////////////////P2/////--- / ------ / ---///////////////////////P3/////--- / ------ / ---///////////////////////P4/////--- / ------ / ---////////////////////////////--- / ------ / ---////////////////////////////--- / ------ / ---///////////////////////ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL8Description of Operating FunctionsMONITOR (MONI)Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to cancel CTCSS- andDCS-controlled squelch; the TX/BUSY indicator will glow greenSQUELCH (SQL) OFFPress (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to open the SQL to hearbackground noise (unmute the audio); the TX/BUSY indicator will blink green.SQUELCH (SQL) SETYou can manually adjust the squelch level using this function:Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key. A tone will sound, andthe current squelch will 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.CHANNEL UP/DOWNPress (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to select a different chan-nel.CC UP/DOWN (CONTINUOUS CH UP/DOWN)Press and holding in the assigned programmable key causes the radio to begin step-ping (repeatedly) upward or downward through the channels.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 9ADVANCED OPERATIONCHANNEL 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 (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to activate scanning.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 (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key again to disable scan-ning. Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel.Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the follow-ing channels: Current channel (“Talk Back”) “Last Busy” channel “Priority” channel “Scan Start” channelSCAN SETPress (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to delete the Current Memorychannel from the Scanning. When you delete a channel, the decimal point “.” willdisappear from the Channel Number Indicator. To restore a particular channel toyour scanning list, press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key again;the decimal point “.” will appear on the Channel Number Indicator.DUAL 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 (or press and hold) 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 (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key.Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Start” channel.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL10FOLLOW-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 (or press and hold) the assignedprogrammable key. Then press (or press and hold) the Channel Up/Down key torecall to the “Scanning Start” channel which has been programmed by your dealer toactivate the scanner. When the scanner stops on an “Active” channel, the User-as-signed Priority Channel will automatically be checked every few seconds; if activityis found on the User-assigned Priority Channel, the radio will switch between it andthe Dealer-Assigned 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. Now press (or press and hold) the assignedprogrammable key; pressing (or press and holding) the assigned programmable keylocks the current channel as the User-assigned Priority Channel. Now press (or pressand hold) the Channel Up/Down key to select another channel (not the “ScanningStart” 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 pressing (or press and holding) the Channel Up/Down keyto another channel. The radio will then scan back and forth between the originalUser-assigned Priority Channel and 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 (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to set the radio’s transmit-ter to the “Low Power” mode. Press (or press and hold) the key again to return to“High Power” operation when in difficult terrain.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 11TALK AROUND (TA)Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to activate the Talk Aroundfeature when you are operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive andtransmit frequencies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allowsyou to bypass the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. Thisfeature has no effect when you are operating on “simplex” channels, where the re-ceive and transmit frequencies are already the same.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.TA SCANThe “TA SCAN” is one of “DW Scan” between Rx and Tx frequency. It works the Rxchannel as priority channel and the radio will always transmit on the Tx Channel ifthe PTT is pressed in the TA SCAN mode.Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to activate/deactivate theTA SCAN feature.ENCRYPTION (OPTION)When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press (or press and hold) the assignedprogrammable key to toggle the voice encryption on and off.EMERGENCYThe VX-2100 series include an “Emergency” feature which may be useful if youhave someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel.Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to initiate an emergencycall. For further details contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.RESETPress (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to reset the RFC (Ready forCommunication) condition, or to reset the keypad entry condition.CALL 1 TO CALL 3Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to send a 5-Tone sequentialburst which is pre-defined.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL12PUBLIC ADDRESSPress the assigned programmable key to use the transceiver as a PA amplifier. Whenyou enable this function, a tone sounds. The public address can be used even whilescanning and receiving a call.EXT. ACC1Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to toggle output port “1”“on” and “off.”EXT. ACC2Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to toggle output port “2”“on” and “off.”DIRECT CH#1/CH#2Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to recall the Dealer pre-programmed channel directly.AF MIN VRPress (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to reduce the audio outputto the (lower) level programmed by your Dealer.LONE WORKERPress (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to toggle the Lone Workerfeature “On” and “Off.”The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the LoneWorker Timer (programmed by your Dealer) has expired. If the user does not resetthe timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to the Emergency mode.To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press (or press and hold) theprogrammable key which is assigned the Emergency feature or turn off the radio.HORN ALERTPress (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to turn the Horn Alertfunction “ON” or “OFF.” If you receive a call from the base station with 2-Tone, 5-Tone or DTMF signaling, horn alert will be activated and your vehicle’s will sound.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 13KEY LOCKPress (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to lock the various aspectsof the VX-2100’s keys. The precise lockout configuration must be programmed byyour VERTEX STANDARD dealer.ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System)This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped stationare within communication range.During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for about 1 second every25 seconds (the interval is programmed by the Dealer) in an attempt to shake handswith the other station.If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signalhas been received, three beeps from the beeper will sound. If you subsequently moveback into range, a single beep will be heard whenever your radio shakes hands withthe other station.DTMF Paging System(Requires the optional FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit)This 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.ADVANCED OPERATIONVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL14OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESMH-67A8J Standard MicrophoneMH-25A8J Standard MicrophoneMH-64A8J 16 Keypad MicrophoneMD-11A8J Desktop MicrophoneMLS-100 External Speaker (12 W Peak Power)MLS-200 External Speaker (15 W Peak Power)FP-1023A External Power Supply (13.8 VDC 23 A)FVP-25 DTMF Paging/Voice Inversion Type Encryption UnitFVP-36 Voice Inversion Type Encryption UnitFVP-35 High Level Encryption UnitVME-100 ANI Encode Unit(MDC-1200®/GE-STAR® ANI ENCODE)VT60FS VX-trunk Unit (w/ Encryption)VT60F VX-trunk UnitLF-1 Line FilterVPL-1 Programming Kit (Computer to PC)CE82 PC Programming SoftwareFIF-10A USB Programming Interface(Required the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP)CT-104A Connection Cable for FIF-10AAvailability 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.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL 15NOTESVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
VX-2100 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL16NOTESVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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.Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
Copyright 2006VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.EC061N150Printed in Japan0603B-AEVertex Standard Co., Ltd.FCC ID: K6610613030/IC ID: 511B-10613030Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

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