Specifications

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL38
DTMF OPERATION
The VX-7R’s 16-button keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeater con-
trol, or Internet-link access purposes. Besides numerical digits [0] through [9], the keypad
includes the [*] and [#] digits, plus the [A], [B], [C], and [D] tones often used for repeater
control.
Manual DTMF Tone Generation
You can generate DTMF tones during transmission manually.
1. Press the PTT switch to begin transmission.
2. While transmitting, press the desired numbers on the keypad.
3. When you have sent all the digits desired, release the PTT key.
DTMF Autodialer
Nine DTMF Autodial memories are provided, allowing you to store telephone numbers for
autopatch use. You can also store short autopatch or Internet-link access code streams so as
to avoid having to send them manually.
Here is the DTMF Autodial storage procedure:
1. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item labeled
(TSQ/DCS/DTMF #8: DTMF SET).
3. Press the key to enable adjustment of this Menu Item.
4. Press the or key to select the DTMF Memory
register into which you wish to store this DTMF string.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob one click to begin DTMF Memory entry into the selected regis-
ter.
6. Key in the DTMF digits you wish to store into this register. If needed, you may press
the key to store a “Pause” (rotate the DIAL one click clockwise to continue) or
press the key again to delete the previously-stored data after the cursor..
7. If you make a mistake, rotate the DIAL konb counterclockwise to back-space the cur-
sor, re-enter the correct number.
8. Press the PTT switch to save the setting. To store other numbers, repeat this process,
using a different DTMF memory register.
ADVANCED OPERATION