FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 50/144/430 MHz Triple-Band Heavy Duty FM Transceiver VX-7R VX-7R Operating Manual Introduction The VX-7R VX-7R is a miniature triband FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing leading-edge features for VHF and UHF two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual level. DIAL The main tuning Dial is used for setting the operating frequency, and also is used for Menu selections and other adjustments. Intelligent-Beam (I-Beam) The Intelligent-Beam (I-Beam) is the unique indicator which indicate the transceiver’s status.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual EXT DC This coaxial DC jack allows connection to an external DC power source (10-16V DC). The center pin of this jack is the Positive (+) line.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “2.” [3(WX)] key Press key: Frequency entry digit “3.” Press [MON/F] +: Recall the “Weather” broadcast channel. Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “3.” [4(ARTS)] key Press key: Frequency entry digit “4.” Press [MON/F] +: Activate the ARTS feature. Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “4.” [5(S.SCH)] key Press key: Frequency entry digit “5.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual [0(SET)] key Press key: Frequency entry digit “0.” Press [MON/F] +: Enter the “Set” (Menu) mode. Press and hold key: Store the current setting into the Hyper Memory “9.” [BAND(BND DN)] key Press key: Move up the frequency band. Press [MON/F] +: Move down the frequency band. Press and Hold key: Move up the frequency band. [V/M(WRITE MT)] key Press key: Switches frequency control between VFO and Memory. System Press [MON/F] +: None. Press and hold key: ????.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual MON key Press key: USA version; Disable the Noise and Tone Squelch. European version; Activate the T.CALL. Press [MON/F] +: Enter the squelch level setting mode. [MAIN] key Press key: Switch the Upper Frequency to the Operating Band. Press [MON/F] +: Switches Upper Frequency display between Large Character and Small Character mode. Press and hold key: Activate the Dual Receive feature. [SUB] key Press key: Switch the Lower Frequency to the Operating Band.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual ! E-DC-6 DC Cable; plug and wire only ! MH-5 MH-57A4B Speaker/Microphone ! CMP460 Waterproof Speaker/Microphone ! VC-27 VC-27 Earpiece/Microphone ! CN-3 BNC-to-SMA Adapter ! SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit ! CT-91 Microphone Adapter Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual • If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the SWR presented to the transceiver is 1.5:1 or lower. • Take care not lose the antenna cap when removing it from the Base Antenna. How to Quick Draw Belt Clip 1. Connect the hanger to the rear of the VX-7R VX-7R, 7R with the notch pointing directly up, using the supplied screw (Figure XX). Use only the screw included with the clip to mount the clip to the back of the VX-7R! 2.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual To Install Alkaline Batteries into the FBA-23 1. Slide the batteries into the FBA-23 as shown in the illustration, with the Negative [–] side of the batteries touching the spring connections inside the FBA-23. 2. Unlock the bottom plate by pushing the latch in the “Open” direction. 3. Install the FBA-23 as shown in the illustration, with the [+] side facing the bottom of the transceiver. 4.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Interface of Packet TNCs The VX-7R VX-7R may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-44 microphone adapter (available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy interconnection to commonlyavailable connectors wired to your TNC. You may also build your own cable using a four-conductor miniature phone plug, per the diagram below. The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOLUME knob, as with voice operation.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Squelch Adjustment The VX-7R VX-7R’s 7R Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise when no signal is being received. Not only does the Squelch system make “standby” operation more pleasant, it also significantly reduces battery current consumption. The Squelch system may be adjusted independently for the FM and Wide-FM (FM Broadcast) modes. 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the MONI switch on the left side of the radio.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Action Band 2 50 MHz Ham Band 144 MHz Ham Band 220 MHz Ham Band 430 MHz Ham Band 800-999 MHz 30-59 MHz 137-174 MHz 222-225 MHz 420-470 MHz --50-54 MHz 140-174 MHz --420-470 MHz 800-999 MHz 30-88 MHz 137-174 MHz --420-470 MHz --50-54 MHz 140-174 MHz --420-470 MHz To Change Operating Bands 1. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key repetitively. You will see the LCD indication move up as you press the [BAND(BND DN)] key. 2.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual is below 100 MHz (e.g. 15.150 MHz), any required leading zeroes must be entered. However, there is a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero - press the [V/M(WRITE MT)] key sfter the last non-zero digit. Examples: To enter 146.520 MHz, press [1] " [4] " [6] " [5] " [2] " [0] To enter 15.255 MHz, press [0] " [1] " [5] " [2] " [5] " [5] To enter 1.250 MHz (1250 kHz), press [0] " [0] " [1] " [2] " [5] " [0] To enter 0.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Audio Muting The Audio Mute feature is useful in situations where it would be helpful to reduce the audio level of the “Receive Only” receiver (Small character) whenever you receive a signal on the “main” band (Large character) while Dual Receive operation. To activate the Audio Mute feature: 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Operation #8: MUTE SET). 3.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual “Low Power” levels (L1, L2, and L3) are indicated by two, four, or six arrows, respectively. Additionally, the “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” icon will appear at the bottom of the display, corresponding with the “Low Power” Level setting. R.F. Say: If you’re just talking to friends in the immediate area, you’ll get much longer battery life by switching to Low Power operation.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual switch in order to transmit. 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item (Misc Setup #7: VOX). Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select desired VOX level “HIGH” or “LOW.” 3. When you have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting and return to normal operation. 4. Without pressing the PTT switch, speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual example. R.F. Say: If the operating mode is not correct, you may need to adjust the setting of Menu Item (Basic Setup #4: RX MODE). See page ?? for details. The VX-7R is stored the frequency of the Short-wave Broadcast station into the memory channel “???” through “???.” AM Aircraft Reception Reception of AM signals in the aeronautical band (108-137 MHz) is similar to that described in the previous section. 1. Be sure that the VX-7R is set to the VFO mode. 2.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 3. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired station. R.F. Say: Remember that the Wide-FM Squelch setting may be made independently from the Narrow-FM setting, using Menu Item (Basic Setup #2: SQL WFM). See page ??. Weather Broadcast/VHF Broadcast/VHF Marine Channel Reception The VX-7R includes a unique feature which allows reception of weather broadcasts in the 160-MHz frequency range. Ten standard Weather Broadcast channels are preloaded into a special memory bank.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual DIAL + PTT: Both the DIAL and PTT switch are locked out ALL: All of the above are locked out To lock out some or all of the keys: 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #10: LOCK MODE). 3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to choose between one of the locking schemes as outlined above. 4.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #9: KEY BEEP). 3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to change the setting from ON to OFF. 4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 5. If you wish to re-enable the Beeper, just repeat the above procedure, pressing the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select ON in step “3” above.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Changing the Operating Mode The VX-7R provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to different operating frequencies. However, should an unusual operating situation arise in which you need to change between the available operating modes (FM-Narrow, FMWide, and AM), here is the procedure for doing so: 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #4: RX MODE). 3.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual The VX-7R provides a convenient Automatic Repeater Shift feature, which causes the appropriate repeater shift to be automatically applied whenever you tune into the designated repeater sub-bands in your country. These sub-bands are shown below. If the ARS feature does not appear to be working, you may have accidentally disabled it. To re-enable ARS: 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Checking the Repeater Uplink (Input) Frequency It often is helpful to be able to check the uplink (input) frequency of a repeater, to see if the calling station is within direct (“Simplex”) range. To do this, just press the [HM/RV(EMG)] key. You’ll notice that the display has shifted to the repeater uplink frequency. Press the [HM/RV(EMG)] key again to cause operation to revert to normal monitoring of the repeater downlink (output) frequency.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 7. When you have made your selection, press the [BAND(BND DN)] key, then press the PTT switch to save the new settings and exit to normal operation. R.F. Say: Some repeaters may or may not re-transmit a CTCSS tone - some systems just use CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but don’t pass it along when transmitting.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual and scan in search of the tone being used. Two things must be remembered in this regard: # You must be sure that your repeater uses the same tone type (CTCSS vs. DCS). # Some repeaters do not pass the CTCSS tone; you may have to listen to the station(s) transmitting on the repeater uplink (input) frequency in order to allow Tone Search Scanning to work. To scan for the tone in use: 1.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 3. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 4. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (TSQ/DCS/DTMF #5: BELL). 5. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to set the desired number of rings of the Bell. The available choices are 1, 3, 5, or 8 rings, REPEAT (continuous ringing), or OFF. 6. Press the PTT key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 5. To access a repeater, press and hold in the MONI key for the amount of time specified by the repeater owner/operator. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750-Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the repeater has been gained, you may release the MONI key, and use the PTT key for activating the transmitter.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Basic ARTS Setup and Operation 1. Set your radio and the other radio(s) to the same DCS code number, per the discussion on page ??. 2. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [4(ARTS)] key. You will observe the “OUT RANGE” display on the LCD below the operating frequency. ARTS operation has now commenced. 3. Every 25 seconds, your radio will transmit a “polling” call to the other station.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual To set the ARTS Beep mode, use the following procedure: 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (ARTS #1: ARTS BEEP”). 3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the desired ARTS Beep mode (see above). 4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual DTMF Operation The VX-7R’s 16-button keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch or repeater control 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.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 5. In the Autodialer function mode, press the numerical key ([1] through [9]) corresponding to the DTMF memory string you wish to send. Once the string begins, you may release the PTT key, as the transmitter will be held “on the air” until the DTMF string is completed. Emergency Channel Operation The VX-7R includes an “Emergency” feature which may be useful if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s UHF “Home” channel.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual R.F. Say: When the attenuator is activated, the “AT AT” AT icon will appear on the display. Receive Battery Saver Setup An important feature of the VX-7R is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for a time interval, periodically “waking it up” to check for activity. If somebody is talking on the channel, the VX-7R will remain in the “active” mode, then resume its “sleep” cycles.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Disabling the “I-Beam” I-Beam” Further battery conservation may be accomplished by disabling the “I-Beam” while receiving the signal (BUSY LED). Use the following procedure: 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Display Setup #1: BUSY LED). 3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to set this Menu Item to “OFF” (thus disabling the BUSY lamp). 4.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual radio’s TOT feature for a maximum transmission time of 1 minute. This will significantly improve battery life, too! Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) The BCLO feature prevents the radio’s transmitter from being activated if a signal strong enough to break through the “noise” squelch is present.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Misc Setup #6: HALF DEV). 3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to change this setting to ON. In this configuration (HALF DEVIATION active), the transmitter’s deviation will be approximately ±2.5 kHz. 4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. R.F. Say: The “normal” setting for the deviation (when this Menu item is set to OFF) is ±5 kHz.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 5. You still will be operating in the “VFO” mode, so you may now enter other frequencies, and store them into additional memory locations, by repeating the above process. R.F.Say: You may change the automatic memory channel selection feature to “next memory channel which is last stored memory channel” by the “next-available “free” channel” via Menu Item (Basic Setup #12 MW MODE).
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it. 2. Press and hold the [MON/F] key for 2 seconds. 3. While the memory channel number is blinking, just press the [HM/RV(EMG)] key. The frequency and other data (if any) will now be stored in the special HOME channel register. 4. You may repeat this process on the other operating bands. 5.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Memory Offset Tuning Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel, as though you were in the “VFO” mode. 1. With the VX-7R in the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, select the desired memory channel. 2. Now press and hold the [V/M(WRITE MT)] key for 2 seconds. The “MR” indicator will be replaced by one which says “MT” (“Memory Tuning). 3. Rotate the DIAL, as desired, to tune to a new frequency.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual previous data, if you’re not careful. Use the “next available memory” technique (look for the [*] icon) storage technique to avoid over-writing a masked memory. Memory Group Operation Memory Group Assignment 1. Recall the memory channel to be assigned to a Memory Group. 2. Press and hold the [MON/F] key for 2 seconds, then press the numbered key ([0] ~ [9]) you want as the Memory Group for this channel. 3. Now memory channel data is copied into the Memory Group.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Memory channel you wish to store for 2 seconds. R.F.Say: In order to prevent accidental storage, the Hyper Memory Storage feature may be locked via Menu Item (Basic Setup #14 HYP WRITE). Hyper Memory Recall 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [9(SPCL)] key to recall the Special Memory Menu. 2. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the “Hyper Memory” mode. 3. Press the PTT switch to activate the “Hyper Memory” mode. 4.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual you wish to recall. 5. To exit the One-Touch Memory mode, recall the Special Memory Menu (press [MON/F] + [9(SPCL)]), then select its setting to “OFF.” Scanning The VX-7R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, or a portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like. Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual VFO Scanning This mode allows you to scan the entire current operating band. 1. Select the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M(WRITE MT)] key, if necessary. 2. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [1(SCAN)] key to start scanning. 3. If and when the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will halt temporarily; the decimal point of the frequency display will blink during this “Pause” condition. 4.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning. 3. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 4. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Basic Setup #13: SKIP MODE). 5. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key so as to select “SKIP.” It is to be ignored during scanning. The “ONLY” selection is “Preferential Memory Scan,” described next column. 6.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 2. Rotate the DIAL to select any channel which has an “!” icon appended to the channel number. 3. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [1(SCAN)] key to initiate Preferential Memory Scanning. Only the channels which have an “!” icon appended to the channel number will be scanned. Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS) This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VFO operation.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual channel. 3. Now set the VX-7R for operation on another memory channel, or on a VFO frequency. 4. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [2(DW)] key. The display will remain on the VFO or memory channel selected, but every four seconds the VX-7R will check the Priority Channel for activity.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual where activity is encountered by your radio. When Smart Search is engaged, the transceiver will search above and below your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stopping on them even momentarily); these frequencies are stored into a special Smart Search memory band, consisting of 31 memories (15 above the current frequency, 15 below the current frequency, plus the current frequency itself).
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Search memories. 7. To return to normal operation, press the [MON/F] key, then press the [5(S.SCH)] key. R.F. Say: Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time. You don’t need to spend hours looking up repeater frequencies from a reference guidebook… just ask your VX-7R where the action is! Spectrum analyzer Operation The Spectrum Analyzer allows viewing operating activity on channels above or below the current operating channel in the VFO mode.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual channel, simply press [MON/F] key, then press the [6(SP-ANA)] key. R.F. Say: You may enable the audio output while activate the Spectrum Analyzer via Menu Item (Scan Modes #7 SPEC-ANAL2). See page xx for detail. Channel Counter Operation The Channel Counter allows measuring of the frequency of a nearby transmitter, without knowing that frequency in advance. The frequency can be measured by bringing the VX-7R close to the transceiver which is transmitting.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Sensor Mode The VX-7R can be displayed various sensor information. Available selections are “Current Time,” “Battery Voltage,” “Temperature,” and “Audio Wave form.” And also, when the optional Barometric Pressure unit (SU-1) is installed, the unique capability of providing readout of the current barometric pressure.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual To set the clock: 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item (Misc Setup #16: TIME SET). 3. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key to enable setting of this Menu Item. 4. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the “year” setting. 5. Rotate the DIAL one click clockwise, then press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the “month” setting. 6.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to set the difference (value) between the VX-7R display and the calibrated barometer display. For example, if the VX-7R display shows “1024 hpa” and calibrated barometer indicates “1029 hpa” set the Barometer offset to “+5”. 4. Press the PTT key momentarily to save the your new setting and exit to normal operation. Selecting the Unit of Altimeter 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set Mode. 2.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 5. Rotate the DIAL one click clockwise, then press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to set the “minute” setting you want the radio to switch on. 6. Rotate the DIAL one click clockwise again, then press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to set this Menu Item to “ON.” 7. Once you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. OFF Timer 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual R.F. Say: The icon is replaced by alphanumeric label while dual band operation. You can, of course, select the display items which you wish to be represented by icons. Icon Selection 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Misc Setup #14: ICON SEL). 3. Press the [BAND(BND DN)] key to enable modification of this Menu Item. 4.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 3. Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the new setting. The options include NONE: No display when the transceiver is off. TEMP: Display of temperature when the transceiver is off. BARO: Display of barometric pressure when the transceiver is off. (requires optional SU-1) ALTI: Display of the current altitude when the transceiver is off. (requires optional SU-1) TEMP+BARO: Display of Temperature plus barometric pressure. TEMP+ALTI: Display of Temperature plus altitude.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 5. Repeat previous steps 3 and 4 as necessary to complete (up to 8 characters). 6. When you have made your choice, press the [BAND(BND DN)] key, then press the PTT key to save your selection and exit to normal operation. R.F. Say: you can make the original font, describe next column. Font Editor The VX-7R has two Font memory channels which possible the user. 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set Mode. 2.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual make the adjustment, you will be able to see the effects of your changes. 4. When you have completed the adjustment, press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. I-Beam Customization The VX-7R’s I-Beam also includes customization options. COLOR Selection 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set Mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (Display Setup #7: LED COLOR2). 3.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Reset Microprocessor Resetting To clear all memories and other settings to factory defaults 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold the [4(ARTS)], [BAND(BND DN)], and [V/M(WRITE MT)] key while turning the radio on. 3. Press the [MON/F] key momentarily to reset all settings to their factory defaults (press the another key to cancel the Reset procedure). Set Mode Resetting To reset the Set (Menu) mode setting to their factory defaults 1. Turn the radio off. 2.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual both radios off and disconnect the CT-27. You can then turn the radios back on, and begin normal operation. Set Mode The VX-7R Set (Menu) mode is easy to activate and set. Use the following procedure: 1. Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Turn the DIAL to select the Menu Item to be adjusted. 3. Press the [MAIN]/[SUB] key to adjust or select the parameter to be changed on the Menu item selected in above step. 4.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Default: AUTO (Mode automatically changes according to operating frequency) Basic Setup #5 [ARS] Function: Enable/disable the Automatic Repeater Shift function. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON Basic Setup #6 [SHIFT] Function: Set the magnitude of the Repeater Shift. Available Values: 0.00 ~ 99.95 MHz Default: Depends on the transceiver version.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 1. Recall the memory channel to be named. 2. Recall this Menu, then press the [BAND(BND DN)] key momentarily. 3. Press the [MAIN]/[SUB] key or keypad to select the desired first letter, number, or symbol. Example 1: Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select any of ?? available characters (including letters, numbers, and special symbols). Example 2: Press the [2(DW)] key repeatedly to toggle among the seven available characters: A " B " C " a " b " c " 2 4.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Display Setup #2 [CONTRAST] Function: Setting of the Display contrast level. Available Values: 1 ~ 10 Default: 5 Display Setup #3 [DIMMER] Function: Setting of the Display brightness level. Available Values: 0 ~ 10 Default: 10 Display Setup #4 [DISP MODE] Function: Select the display while the transceiver’s power is off Available Values: NONE/TEMP/BRM/ALT/T+B/T+A/ALL/Weather Default: NONE NONE: No display when the transceiver is off.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Display Setup #6 [LED COLOR 1] Function: Select the “I-Beam” color for each operating status. Display Setup #7 [LED COLOR 2] Function: Edit the “I-Beam” color. Display Setup #8 [MTR SYMB] Function: Select the S- & TX PO meter Symbol. Available Values: Five pattern Default: DSQ/DCS/DTMF #1 [SQL TYPE] Function: Select the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE Default: DISABLE DSQ/DCS/DTMF #5 [BELL] Function: Select the CTCSS Bell ringer repetitions. Available Values: OFF/1/3/5/8/RPT Default: OFF DSQ/DCS/DTMF #6 [SPLIT TONE] Function: Select the CTCSS Bell ringer repetitions. Available Values: Default: OFF DSQ/DCS/DTMF #7 [DTMF DIALER] Function: Select the CTCSS Bell ringer repetitions. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF DSQ/DCS/DTMF #8 [DTMF SET] Function: Programming the DTMF Autodialer.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Default: ± 50 MHz Scan Modes #2 [EDGE BEEP] Function: Enable/disable the Band-edge beeper while scanning. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON When this feature “ON,” a beep will sound when the scanner reaches the band edge (during VFO Scanning) or when it reaches Memory channel “1” (during Memory Channel Scanning). Scan Modes #3 [RESUME] Function: Select the Scan Resume mode.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Scan Modes #6 [SPEC-ANAL1] Function: Select the Spectrum Analyzer Sweep mode. Available Values: SINGLE/CONTINUE Default: SINGLE SINGLE: The transceiver sweeps the current band once. CONTINUE: The transceiver sweeps the current band repeatedly until the Spectrum Analyzer is turned off Scan Modes #7 [SPEC-ANAL2] Function: Enable/disable the Audio output while the Spectrum Analyzer is activated in the amateur band.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Default: Depends on the transceiver version Measurement #5 [BARO OFST] Function: Correcting the Barometric Pressure. Available Values: –500 ~ +500 hpa (mb) Default: 0 hpa (mb) Measurement #6 [ALTI UNIT] Function: Select the measurement unit for the Altimeter. Available Values: m/ft Default: Depends on the transceiver version Measurement #7 [ALTI OFST] Function: Correcting the Altimeter.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual The time-out timer shuts off the transmitter after continuous transmission of the programmed time. Save Modes #5 [ON TIMER] Function: Set the ON Timer time. Available Values: OFF/00:00 ~ 23:59 Default: OFF The ON Timer turns on the radio at the programmed time. Save Modes #6 [OFF TIMER] Function: Set the OFF Timer time. Available Values: OFF/00:00 ~ 23:59 Default: OFF The OFF Timer turns off the radio at the programmed time.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 3. Press the [BAND(SET)AR] key momentarily, then turn the DIAL to select the first letter/number of your callsign, and press the [BAND(SET)AR] key momentarily to save the first letter/number. 4. Repeat the previous step as necessary to complete your callsign, pressing the [BAND(SET)AR] key after each entry. 5. Press the PTT key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual you to listen for weak (or non-encoded) signals. T-CAL: Pressing the MONI key activates a 1750-Hz burst tone, used for repeater access in many countries. Misc Setup #5 [EMG SET] Function: Select the Available Values: BEEP+STROBE/BEEP/STROBE1/STROBE2/STROBE3/BEAM Default: BEEP+STROBE Misc Setup #6 [HALF DEV] Function: Reducing the Deviation level by 50%. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF Misc Setup #7 [VOX] Function: Select the VOX operation.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual frequency will jump to the low band edge of the next band (or vice versa). BAND: When the VFO frequency reaches the high band edge of the current band, the VFO frequency will jump to the low band edge of the current band (or vice versa). Misc Setup #11 [FONT EDIT] Function: Edit the User font. Misc Setup #12 [ICON SET] Function: Enable/disable the Icon display. Available Values: ALL/BAND Default: BAND Misc Setup #13 [ICON EDIT] Function: Edit the User Icon.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Function: Select the language for the Set (Menu) mode selections.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual 420-470 MHz (430 MHz HAM) 470-729 MHz (UHF-TV: USA version) 470-800 MHz (UHF-TV: EXP version) 800-999 MHz (ACT2: Action Band 2, cellular Blocked) SUB Rx: 50-54 MHz 137-174 MHz 420-470 MHz Tx: 50-54 MHz (MAIN & SUB) 144-146 MHz or 144-148 MHz (MAIN & SUB) 222-225 MHz ((MAIN, USA version) 430-440 MHz or 430-450 MHz (MAIN & SUB) Channel Steps: 5/9/10/12.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual Transmitter RF Power Output: 5/2.5/1.0/0.5 W (50/144/430 MHz, FM) 0.3W (220 MHz, FM) 1.0W (50 MHz, AM) Modulation Type: FM: Variable Reactance AM: Early Stage (Low Level) Maximum Deviation: ±5/±2.5 kHz Spurious Emission: At least 60 dB below (@ Tx 1W) Microphone Impedance: 2 k-ohm Receiver Circuit Type: N-FM, AM: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne W-FM: Triple-Conversion Superheterodyne IF: 1st: 47.25 MHz (N-FM, AM) 45.8 MHz (W-FM) 2nd: 450 kHz (N-FM, AM) 10.
FCC ID: K66VX-7R Operating Manual the unit into place. 5. Affix the new (supplied) caution seal, and replace the battery. 6. Installation is now complete. Important note The Barometric Pressure/Altitude features of the optional SU-a are designed to be supplemental aids for the information of the user, and are not intended to be a substitute for accurate, calibrated Barometer or Altimeter devices used for navigation critical to personal safety. 74 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
