Specifications

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 19
OPERATION
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When you are operating on one of the Low power settings, you can press the key,,
then press the PTT switch, to cause the VX-7R to transmit (temporarily) on High power.
After one transmission, the power level will revert to the previously-selected Low power
setting.
VOX OPERATION
The VOX system provides automatic transmit/receive switching based on voice input to
the microphone. With the VOX system enabled, you do not need to press the PTT switch
in order to transmit, and it is not necessary to use a VOX headset in order to utilize VOX
operation.
1. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item labeled (Misc
Setup #7: VOX SENS).
3. Press the or key to select the desired VOX Gain
level (“HIGH” or “LOW”).
4. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and
return to normal operation.
5. Without pressing the PTT switch, speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.
When you start speaking, the transmitter should be activated automatically. When you
finish speaking, the transceiver should return to the receive mode (after a short delay).
6. To cancel VOX and return to PTT operation, just repeat
the above procedures, selecting “OFF” in step 3 above.
When the VOX system is activated, the “ ” icon will appear
on the display.
The VX-7R provides for adjustment of the “Hang-Time” of the VOX system (the transmit-
receive delay after the cessation of speech) via the Menu. The default delay is 1/2 second.
To set a different delay time:
1. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item labeled (Misc
Setup #8: VOX DELAY).
3. Press the or key to select the delay time among
“0.5sec,” “1sec,” and “2sec.”
4. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and
return to normal operation.
TRANSMISSION