Yaesu Musen VX-1210 HF Band Single Sideband Transceiver User Manual K66VX 1210 OperatingManual

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. HF Band Single Sideband Transceiver K66VX 1210 OperatingManual

Manual

VX-1210OPERATING MANUAL1Front Panel Control and Switches(1) POWER Switch Turn this knob clockwise (straight down) to turn the radio on. Counterclockwiserotation will turn the radio off. (2) SEL Knob This is 20-position detended rotary switch selects the memory channels or tunesthe operating frequency. (3) VOL Knob This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases thevolume level. (4) CLAR Knob This control allows you to offset the receiving frequency from that originallydisplayed (and used for transmission) frequency by up to 200 Hz in 10 Hz/step(SSB, CW, and DATA mode), or up to 400 Hz in 20 Hz step (AM mode). (5) GND Terminal If an earth ground connection point is available at the operating site, this terminalmay be connected to it to provide improved performance and safety. (6) ANT Jack This jack accepts the 50Ω antenna. If an optional antenna tuner is installed, theoptional whip antenna can be connecting to this connector directly. Use only typePL-259 (type M) plug. (7) SQL Switch Turn this switch to “upper” position to keep the receiver quiet until a signal isreceived. Turn this switch to “lower” position to “open” the noise squelch manually,allowing you to listen for very weak signals. This switch function can be customized, via programming by your dealer. See pageXX for details regarding the available feature. (8) LAMP Switch Turn this switch to “upper” position to illuminate the LCD lamp continuously. Todisable the LCD lamp, turn this switch to “lower” position. This switch function can be customized, via programming by your dealer. See pageXX for details regarding the available feature. (9) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Display the current operating channel. (10) LED IndicatorThis LED indicates the current status of the transceiver.Glows Green: Busy Channel (or Squelch off)Glows Yellow: Transmission in progressBlinking Yellow:Blinking Red: Battery voltage is nearing depletion. Prepare to replace the battery.Glows Red: Battery voltage is critically low. Replace the battery immediately.
VX-1210OPERATING MANUAL2Rear Panel Connectors(1) CHG Terminal This 4-pin coaxial jack allows connection to the optional CD-17 Rapid Charger orPA-25 AC adapter. (2) Battery CompartmentThis compartment allows installation of the FNB-66LI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack.Before You BeginBattery Pack Installation and RemovalTo install the Battery Pack, insert the Battery Pack into the battery compartment onthe bottom of the radio, then secure the Battery Pack using the screws on the BatteryPack.To remove the Battery Pack, turn the radio off and remove any protective cases.Unscrew the screws on the Battery Pack, then slide out the Battery Pack from theradio.(!) Do not attempt to open the Rechargeable Battery Pack, as personal injury ordamage to pack could occur if a cell or cells become accidentally short-circuited.Battery ChargingIt is necessary to fully charge the Battery Pack before its first use.1. Install the Battery Pack into the transceiver. Ensure that the transceiver isswitched off.2. Plug the CD-17 Charger into the AC line outlet.3. Insert the cable plug from the CD-17 Charger into the CHG terminal on the bottomof the transceiver. A fully discharged pack will be charged completely in 5 hours.4. Unplug the cable from the CHG terminal, then disconnect the CD-17 Charger fromthe AC line outlet.(!) Do not connect an improper Charger into the CHG terminal.OperationPreliminary Steps(1) Install a charged Battery Pack onto the transceiver, as described previously.(2) Connect the MH-50A7A Speaker/Microphone onto the transceiver; align theconnector of the MH-50A7A to the connector on the left side of the transceiverbody, then secure the connector pin using the screws supplied with the MH-50A7ASpeaker/Microphone.(3) If you use this transceiver with the optional YA-30 antenna kit, setup the YA-30antenna kit then connect the coaxial plug from the YA-30 onto the ANT jack of thetransceiver.(4) If you use this transceiver with the optional YHA-61 whip antenna, connect theYHA-61 whip antenna onto the ANT jack of the transceiver then connect the goodearth ground onto the GND terminal of the transceiver using heavy braided cable.Whip Antenna Setup(1) Connect the optional YHA-61 whip antenna and good ground earth onto thetransceiver, as described previously.(2) Turn the transceiver on by rotating the POWER switch clockwise (set to straight
VX-1210OPERATING MANUAL3down) while press and holding the CHANNEL selector knob. Appear the “TU ADJ”in the display for three seconds, then return to the frequency display.(3) Press and hold the CHANNEL selector knob for 1/2 second to initiate antennatuning.(4) Repeat step (3) on the all-operating channels.(5) Turn the transceiver off to save the new setting.Operation Quick Start(1) Turn the transceiver on by rotating the POWER switch clockwise.(2) Rotate the SEL knob to select the desired Memory Channel.(3) Rotate the VOL knob to set the comfortable volume level.(4) Turn the SQL switch (ANT side Toggle switch) to “upper” position to keep thereceiver quiet until a signal is received.(5) To transmit, press and hold the microphone’s PTT switch, and speak into themicrophone in a normal voice level. To return to the receive mode, release the PTTswitch.(6) If you listen a very weak signals, turn SQL switch to “lower” position to “open” thenoise squelch manually.(7) If the station you are receiving should start to drift, rotate the CLAR knob to followthe drifting signal without requiring you to move your transmit frequency.(8) In the night time operation, turn the LAMP switch (LCD side Toggle switch) to“upper” position to illuminate the LCD display.FUNCTION Switch FunctionsThe VX-1210’s Function (Toggle) switches are determined to LAMP on/off (LCD side),HI/LOW switch (Center), and SQL off (ANT side) on default. Therefore, these switchesfunctions can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer. Thepossible switch programming features are illustrated below, and their functions areexplained below. For future reference, check the box next to each function that hasbeen assigned to the Function Switch on your particular radio, and keep it handy.FUNCTIONS[A] Switch(LCD Side) [B] Switch(Center) [C] Switch(ANT side)Sell Call Function on/offNoise Blanker on/offTuner on/offAntenna TuningEncryption on/offLCD Display (Tag/Frequency)Public Amplifier on/offTel Call Function on/offSquelch on/offSpeaker SelectLAMP on/offVFO/MR SelectDescription of Operating FunctionsSell Call FunctionEnable/disable the (optional) Sell Call Unit which allow paging and selective calling,
VX-1210OPERATING MANUAL4if installed. Describe details for the Sell Call feature on page XX.Noise Blanker on/offEnable/disable the IF Noise Blanker. When the Noise Blanker is activated, reducemany different types of manmade impulse noise (but not atmospherics).Tuner on/offEnable/disable the (optional) inner FC-XX Automatic Antenna Tuner, if installed.Antenna TuningPress and hold this switch into the “ON” position for 1/2 second to initiate antennatuning, if an (optional) inner FC-XX Automatic Antenna Tuner is installed. The“WAIT” will appear on the display during tuning, and will disappear when a matchhas been achieved.If the tuning is succeeded, appear the “TUNE OK” on the display. If a satisfactorymatch cannot be achieved by the tuner, the “TUNE NG” will appear on the displayand will sound a beep, you should make adjustments or repairs to your antennasystem to resolve the problem.Encryption on/offEnable/disable the (optional) voice encryption unit.When the voice encryption unit is enabled, the clarifier is disabled.Remember that disabling the encryption will mean that your transmission are nolonger secure. Return to the encrypted mode as soon as possible, and do not discussany critical or confidential information while in the non-encrypted mode ofoperation.LCD Display (Tag/Frequency)Select the display indication between the channel’s frequency and the channel’sAlpha/Numeric label.Public Amplifier on/offEnable/disable the Public Amplifier Unit, if the optional Jack & Run Unit isconnected onto the rear panel.When enable the Public Amplifier Unit, combination of the VX-1210’s microphoneand loudspeaker turns to Public Amplifier.Tel Call FunctionEnable/disable the Tel Call Function (DTMF dialing for Autopatch,) if the optionalSell Call Unit is installed. Describe details for the Tel Call Function on page XX.Squelch on/offTurn on this switch to “open” the noise squelch manually, allowing you to listen forvery weak signals. Turn off this switch to resume normal (quiet) monitoring.To Adjust the Squelch threshold level:(1) Rotate the SEL knob to select a clear channel (where no signals are present).(2) Turn the Toggle switch (assigned to the “squelch on/off” feature) to the “on”position.(3) Press and hold the SEL knob for 5 seconds to enable modification of the squelchthreshold level.(4) Rotate the SEL knob to the point where the background noise will disappears;
VX-1210OPERATING MANUAL5this is point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals.(5) Press the SEL knob momentarily to save the new setting and exit to the normaloperation.Speaker SelectSelect the AF output between the “internal speaker” or the “optional MH-50A7ASpeaker/Microphone.”LAMP on/offThis feature differ on the switch type.Toggle Switch Type: Turn on this switch to illuminate the LCD lamp continuously. Todisable the LCD lamp, turn off this switch.Momentarily Switch Type: Press this switch momentarily, (A) illuminate the LCDlamp for three seconds, after which the lamp will automatically shout off, or (B)illuminate the LCD lamp until you press this switch once more (no time limit).These functions are determined via programming by your vertex Standard Dealer.VFO/MR SelectSelect the frequency control between the “VFO” and “Memory System.”(1) Press and hold this switch for 1/2 second, copy the memory channel data to theVFO and switch the frequency control to the VFO.(2) Press this switch momentarily, return the frequency control to the MemorySystem (this switch select the frequency control between the “VFO” and“Memory System”).Sell Call OperationThe VX-1210 Sell Call feature allow paging and selective calling using 4-digit codestransmitted as DTMF sequence. Your receiver remains silent until it receives fourDTMF digit that match those stored in a dedicated code memory.When the Sell Call feature is activated, the clarifier is disabled.Receiving a Sell CallWhen a Sell Call is decoded, sounds an alert ringer 30 seconds and appear the ID codeof calling stations (such as “ID1234”) in the display. If a private Sell Call is detected,the VX-1210 send the answer back signal to the calling station automatically beforesounds as alert ringer.If you press the PTT switch after receiving a Sell Call, the transceiver sends the callingstation’s ID Code, a DTMF “star (*)” followed by your own four-digit code allautomatically to respond to the calling station.Unless you are responded, the alert beeper every three seconds and scroll the “[CALLRECEIVED] plus calling station’s ID Code” in the display the for the until you areresponded.Sending a Sell Call(1) Press the Toggle switch (assigned to the “Sell Call” feature) momentarily to enableto select the code memory.(2) Rotate the SEL knob to select (display) the code memory of the station you want to
VX-1210OPERATING MANUAL6cell call.(3) Within five seconds of selecting the code memory, press and hold the Toggle switch(assigned to the “Sell Call” feature) for 1/2 second to send a sell call.Manual SendingIf your VX-1210 has not program the 4-digit codes for the Sell Call feature into thecode memory, you can pre-program and send 4-digit codes temporarily.Here is the Sell Call manual sending procedure:(1) Press the Toggle switch (assigned to the “Sell Call” feature) momentarily.(2) Rotate the SEL knob to select (display) the “AUX xxxx.”(3) Press the SEL knob momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob to select the firstnumber of 4-digit codes you want to send.(4) Press the SEL knob momentarily to step to the next digit’s place. Use the SELknob to again select a number and to step to the next entry.(5) After entering all four numbers you want to send, press and hold the SEL knob for1/2 second to save the 4-digits into the code memory temporarily.(6) Press and hold the Toggle switch (assigned to the “Sell Call” feature) for 1/2 secondto send a sell call.Tel Call OperationThe VX-1210 allows easy Tel Call Operation (DTMF dialing) for Autopatch.When the Tel Call feature is activated, the clarifier is disabled.Sending a Tel Call (DTMF Autodialer)(1) Press the Toggle switch (assigned to the “Tel Call” feature) momentarily to enableto select the code memory.(2) Rotate the SEL knob to select the DTMF memory string you wish to send.(3) Within five seconds of selecting the DTMF memory, press and hold the Toggleswitch (assigned to the “Tel Call” feature) for 1/2 second to send a DTMF tonecorresponding a telephone number.(4) When finish the communication, press and hold the Toggle switch for 2 secondwhile press and holding the SEL knob to send the “Hand-up” signal.Manual DTMF Tone GenerationIf your VX-1210 has not store the telephone number into the DTMF memory, you canpre-program and send a telephone number temporarily.Here is the manual DTMF tone generation procedure:(1) Press the Toggle switch (assigned to the “Tel Call” feature) momentarily.(2) Rotate the SEL knob to select (display) the “AUX xxxx.”(3) Press the SEL knob momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob to select the firstnumber of telephone number you want to send.(4) Press the SEL knob momentarily to step to the next digit’s place. Use the SELknob to again select a number and to step to the next entry.(5) After entering the telephone number you want to send, press and hold the SELknob for 1/2 second to save the telephone number into the DTMF memorytemporarily.(6) Press and hold the Toggle switch (assigned to the “Tel Call” feature) for 1/2 secondto send a DTMF tone corresponding a telephone number.
VX-1210OPERATING MANUAL7SpecificationsGeneralFrequency Range: 1.705 ~ 30 MHzEmission Modes: J3E (LSB/USB)Synthesizer Steps: 100HzAntenna Impedance: 50Ω, UnbalancedOperating Temperature Range: –10 °C to + 50 °CFrequency Stability: ±1 ppm (–10 °C to + 50 °C)Power Requirements: DC 13.2V Ni-Cd Battery, DC 14.4V Lithium-ion Battery or DC13.8V Negative GroundCurrent Consumption: Receive (Saver off) 0.5 A, Receive (Saver on) 0.1 A, Transmit5ACase Size: 193 (W) x 74 (H) x 274 (D) mmWeight (approx.): 3.2 kg with FNB-66LI Lithium-Ion Battery PackTransmitterPower Output: 20W (PEP)Modulation Type: Balanced ModulatorSpurious Radiation: At least 56 dB downCarrier Suppression: At least 50 dBUndesired Sideband Suppression: At least 50 dB @1.5 kHz toneAudio Response: 350 to 2650 Hz (–6 dB)3rd-order IMD: –31 dBMicrophone Impedance: 2 kΩ, condenserReceiverCircuit Type: Double Conversion SuperheterodyneIntermediate Frequencies: 47.055 MHz & 10.7MHzSensitivity: 0.4 µV (10 dB S/N)Squelch Sensitivity: 2 µVIF Rejection: Better than 70 dBImage Rejection: Better than 70 dBSelectivity (–6 dB/–60 dB): 2.2 kHz/5.2 kHzAudio Output: At least 1.5 W into 4 Ω @ 10% THDClarifier Adjustment Range: ±200 Hz

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