User's Manual

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VX-5500 Operating Manual
EMG (Emergency)
Press the assigned PF button of the “EMG” to initiate an emergency call (requires
ANI board). When an emergency call is made, not tone is emitted and the display
does not change. To end the emergency call, turn the transceiver power OFF.
HA (Horn Alert)
Press the assigned PF button of the “HA” to turn the Horn Alert function ON or
OFF. If you receive a call from the base station with 2Tone or DTMF signaling, horn
alert will activate.
When you turn Horn Alert ON, a tone will sound and “ ” appears on the display.
Home (Home Channel)
Press the assigned PF button of the “Home” to select the pre-programmed Home
Channel. Press it again to return to the previous channel. If used while scanning,
pressing this key a second time will change to the revert channel.
IC (Intercom)
This feature requires dual head configuration. Press the assigned PF button of the
“IC” to turn the intercom feature ON or OFF. While ON, you can press the PTT
switch to communicate to another control head operator without transmitting over
the air. When you press this key, a tone sounds and “ ” appears on the display. The
intercom can be used even while scanning and receiving a call
Low Power
Press the assigned PF button of the “Low Power” to set the radio's transmitter to the
“Low Power” mode.
Press this key again to return to “High Power” operation when in difficult terrain.
GRP UP/DWN
Press the assigned PF button of the “GRP UP” or “GRP DWN” to select a different
group of channels.
CH UP/DWN
Press the assigned PF button of the “CH UP” or “CH DWN” to select a different
channel within the current group.
AUX A/B/C
Press the assigned PF button of the “AUX A”, “AUX B”, or “AUX C” to turn the
output port (respectively).
PA (Public Address)
Press the assigned PF button of the “PA” to use the transceiver as a PA amplifier.
When you enable this function, a tone sounds and “ ” appears on the display.
The public address can be used even while scanning and receiving a call.
ADVANCED OPERATION
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