Operation Manual

VX-450 SerieS Operating Manual 1
Congratulations!
You now have at your ngertips a valuable communications tool-a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rugged, reli-
able 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 infor-
mation presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later
on.
Important Note
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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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In order to maintain the specied water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended.
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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 Standard Dealer.
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 pro-
gram 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 pre-programmed oper-
ating frequencies of this radio.