FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual General Description The VX-3R is a micro-miniature multiband FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing local-area two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. The VX-3R’s incredibly small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town - and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment.
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FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual POWER Switch Press and hold this switch in for one second to toggle the transceiver’s power on and off. KEYPAD These nine keys select many of most important operating features on the VX-3R. The functions of the keys are described in detail on the pages to follow. SPEAKER The internal speaker is located here. MIC The internal microphone is located here. EAR Jack This 3-pin miniature jack provides connection points for stereo earphone.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual FW Systems. mode. Activates the “Alternate” Disables the “Alternate” Activates the “Memory key function. key function. Write” mode (for memory channel storage). HM/RV Reverses transmit and Switches operation to Activates the receive frequencies the “Home” (favorite “Emergency” Function. while working through a frequency) channel. See page ??.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual on the transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten by use of extreme force. Notes: Never transmit without having an antenna connected. When installing the supplied antenna, never hold the upper part of the antenna while screwing it onto the mating connector on the transceiver. If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the SWR presented to the transceiver is 1.5:1 or lower, to avoid excessive feedline loss.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 2) When charge is not finished even if it passes for three hours, appears “CHGERR” in the display and finishes the charging forcibly. In this case, there is the possibility that battery becomes deterioration. Please contact your yaesu dealer. 3) If you do not use the VX-3R for a long time, remove the FNB-82LI Lithium-Ion battery pack from the VX-3R, as battery leakage could cause damage to the VX-3R and FNB-82LI.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Battery capacity may be reduced during extremely cold weather operation. Keeping the radio inside your parka may help preserve the full charge capacity. Interface of Packet TNCs The VX-3R may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-91 microphone adapter (available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy interconnection to commonly-available connectors wired to your TNC.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual characters) via Set Mode Item 57: OPN.MSG; see page ?? for details. Adjusting the Volume Level Pull the DIAL knob to unlock the mechanical dial lock, then rotate the DIAL knob while pressing and holding the [VOL] key to set the desired audio level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level. R.F. Says: 1) You may set the audio level by the Speaker Output Level and the Earphone Output Level individually.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Selecting the Operating Band The VX-3R covers an incredibly wide frequency range, over which a number of different operating modes are used. Therefore, the VX-3R’s frequency coverage has been divided into different operating bands, each of which has its own pre-set channel steps and operating modes. You can change the channel steps and operating modes later, if you like (see page ??).
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual throughout the currently-selected operating band. Two basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX-3R: 1) Tuning Dial Rotation of the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the current operating band. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL knob causes the VX-3R to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 1. To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front panel microphone (located in the upper left-hand corner of the speaker grille) in a normal voice level. The TX/BUSY indicator will glow red during transmission. 2. To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch. 3.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual AM: “BARANT” (Uses the Rubber Flex Antenna) or “BAREXT” (Uses both the internal Bar Antenna and the Rubber Flex Antenna). FM: “EXTANT” (Uses the Rubber Flex Antenna) or “EARPHO” (Uses the Earphone Antenna). 5. When finish the selection, press the [RADIO] key momentarily to exit from the antenna selection mode. 6. Press the [RADIO] key momentarily again to exit from the AM and FM Broadcast Reception mode and return to normal operation.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual of the AM or FM Broadcast station. When the amateur band signal drops, the AM or FM Broadcast station will be heard from the speaker, and SUB-RX Operation is resumed (the amateur band frequency is monitored while the AM broadcast station is heard from the speaker) according to the SUB-RX Operation Resume mode selected in step 3 above. 8. You may monitor the amateur band forcibly while holding the [MONI] key.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Keypad/LCD Illumination Your VX-3R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with minimal degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided: KEY 2S - KEY10S: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD for the selected illumination time when any key pressed. CONT: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD continuously.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual “KEY” or “KY+SCN” in step “4” above. KEY: The beeper sounds when you press any key. KY+SCN: The beeper sounds when you press a key or when the scanner stops. Checking the Battery Voltage The VX-3R’s microprocessor includes programming which will detect the battery type and measure the current battery voltage. 1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 23: DC VLT.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Changing the Receiving Mode The VX-3R provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to different operating frequencies. However, should an unusual receiving situation arise in which you need to change to other receiving mode, just press the [MODE] key. The receiving modes available are: AUTO: Automatic mode setting per default values for the selected frequency range.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Checking the Temperature The VX-3R can display the radio’s inside-the case temperature, measured by internal sensor. 1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 85: TEMP. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 3. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to indicate the current temperature inside the transceiver’s case. 4.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual normal operation. Manual Repeater Shift Activation If the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction other than that established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater shift manually. To do this: 1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 68: RPT. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R 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] key. You’ll notice that the display has shifted to the repeater uplink frequency. Press the [HM/RV] key again to cause operation to revert to normal monitoring of the repeater downlink (output) frequency. R.F.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual a call from the radio sending a matched your programmed matching tone (determine from Set Menu Item: 63: PR FRQ) is received. The “SQ” icon will appear on the display when the User programmed Reverse CTCSS Decoder is activated.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 3. Rotate the DIAL knob until “DCS” appears on the display; this activates the DCS Encoder/Decoder. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 4. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting. 5. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 6. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 24: DCS CD. 7. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable the adjustment of the DCS code. 8.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 25: DCS RV. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 3. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the following modes: R-N.T-N: Receive and transmit the Normal DCS Tone. R-I.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual incoming CTCSS or DCS tone/code. 6. When the radio detects the correct tone or code, it will halt on that tone/code, and audio will be allowed to pass. Press the [BAND] key to lock in that tone/code, then press PTT to exit to normal operation. R.F. Says: If the Tone Scan feature does not detect a tone or code, it will continue to scan indefinitely. When this happens, it may be that the other station is not sending any tone.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 6. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. R.F. Says: The VX-3R does not recognize the order of the 1st tone and the 2nd tone. In other words, for example, the VX-6R considers both CTCSS pairs “10, 35” and “35, 10” to be identical. Activating the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System 1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 1. Set the operating frequency to the desired channel. 2. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (“Tone Squelch”), DCS, or EPCS operation, as described previously. 3. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 10: BEL.SEL. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 5.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 8. Press the [V/M] key to accept the first beep tone of the User Beep. 9. If you mistake, press the [BAND] key to back-space the cursor, then re-enter the correct beep tone or length. 10. Repeat steps 6 - 9 until you have completed the User Beep. 11.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Tone Calling (1750 Hz) If the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Europe), you can set the MONI key to serve as a “Tone Call” switch instead. To change the configuration of this switch, we again use the Set Mode to help us. 1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 47: M/T-CL.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Regular Memory Channel Operation Memory Storage 1. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure to set up 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 in the [F/W] key for 1/2 seconds. 3. Within five seconds of releasing the [F/W] key, you need to make a decision regarding channel storage.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 4. Press and hold in the PTT switch, then press the [F/W] key once more momentarily while holding the PTT switch in (this does not key the transmitter). R.F. Says: Whenever you recall a memory which contains independently-stored transmit and receive frequencies, the “–+” indication will appear in the display. Memory Recall 1.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 3. While the memory channel number is blinking, just press the [HM/RV] 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. R.F. Says: The UHF HOME channel is the one used during “Emergency” operation. See page ?? for details regarding this feature. Default Home Channels BAND FREQUENCY BAND FREQUENCY BC Band 0.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 2. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item 49: MR DSP. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 4. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item’s setting. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “FREQ” (thus disabling the alpha-numeric display). 6.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual channel to be “Masked” from view. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 3. Press the [%] key. The confirmation massage (M-DEL?) will appear on the display. Press the [F/W] key to cancel the Masking Memory procedure, if desired. 4. Press the [%] key once more. The display will revert to memory channel #1. If you rotate the DIAL knob to the location you just “Masked,” you will observe that it is now invisible. 5.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 5. Press the [BAND] key; now, as you rotate the DIAL knob to select memories, you will observe that you can only select memory channels in the current memory bank. 6. To change to another Memory Bank, press the [F/W] key, then press the [BAND] key; now rotate the DIAL knob to select the new Memory Bank. 7. To exit from Memory Bank operation, just press the [BAND] key.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual procedure, if desired. 3. Press the [V/M] key once more. The data will now have been copied to the VFO, although the original memory contents will remain intact on the previously-stored channel. R.F. Says: If a Split Frequency Memory channel was transferred, the Tx frequency will be ignored (you will be set up for Simplex operation on the Receive frequency).
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. You may disable the Weather Alert tone via Set Mode Item 93: WX ALT, if desired. See page ??. 2) You may append and display an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a Weather Broadcast channel or channels. See page ?? regarding the labeling of a memory for details.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual selected resume time. If you do not take action to disable the scanner within that time period, the scanner will resume even if the stations are still active. BUSY: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. When the carrier has dropped because the other station(s) ceased transmission, the scanner will resume.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual ±1 MHz, ±2 MHz, ±5 MHz: The scanner will sweep frequencies within the selected bandwidth. BAND: The scanner will sweep frequencies only on the current band. ALL: The scanner will sweep all frequencies between 0.5 MHz and 999 MHz. PMS-X: The scanner will sweep frequencies within the currently-selected PMS frequency pair. See page ?? for details. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 3.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual - 999, and 000). The microprocessor will automatically select the next-available “free” Frequency Skip Memory channel (a memory register on which no data has been stored). If you see that any blinking channel number, it means that the channel currently has no data written on it (i.e. the channel is “free”). Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 2.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual How to Skip (Omit) a Channel during Memory Scan Operation As mentioned previously, some continuous-carrier stations like a Weather Broadcast station will seriously impede scanner operation if you are using the “Carrier Drop” Scan-Resume mode, as the incoming signal will not pause long enough for the transceiver to resume scanning. Such channels may be “Skipped” during scanning, if you like: 1.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual does not have the blinking “ ” icon appended, you will scan all channels including those with the blinking “ ” icon appended. Here is the procedure for setting up and using the Preferential Scan List: 1. Recall the Memory Channel which you wish to add to the Preferential Scan List. 2. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 54: MRSKIP.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual this: 1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M] key, if necessary. 2. Using the techniques learned earlier, store (per the above concept) 144.300 MHz into Memory Channel #L1 (the “L” designates the Lower sub-band limit). 3. Likewise, store 148.000 MHz into Memory Channel #U1 (the “U” designates the Upper sub-band limit). 4.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual To set the receiving time interval: 1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 65: PRI.TMR. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 3. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired time interval. Available selections are 0.1S - 0.5S (0.5S/step) and 1.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “OFF.” 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation. Band Edge Beeper The VX-3R will automatically “beep” when a band edge is encountered during scanning (either in standard VFO scanning or during PMS operation).
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 3. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Smart Search mode (see above). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation. Storing Smart Search Memories 1. Set the radio to the VFO mode. Be sure that you have the Squelch adjusted properly (so that band noise is quieted). 2.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 2. Bring the VX-3R into close proximity to the transmitter to be measured. 3. Rotate the DIAL, while pressing and holding in the [MODE] key, to select the “CH CNT (Channel Counter) mode.” Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 4. Release the [MODE] key to begin the Channel Counter; the frequency of the nearby station will be displayed.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual factory-programmed message of course can be overwritten at any time with personalized messages. 1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 57: MSG.SEL. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 3. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 5. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable programming of the personal ID. 6. Press the [HM/RV] key to clear the previously stored personal ID, if desired. 7. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first character of the personal ID you wish to store, and then press the [V/M] key to save the first character of the personal ID and move on to the next place. 8. Repeat previous step to complete the personal ID (up to 8 characters).
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 9. Press the PTT switch to exit from the Set Mode and activates the Message feature. 10. When the Message feature is activated, the “M” notation will appear at the 100 MHz digit of the frequency. 11. Press the PTT switch again (without the voice message) to transmit the selected message on the coordination frequency. It takes approximately 6 seconds to transmit the message. Receiving a Message 1. Set the radio to the coordination frequency.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual pressing and holding in the [POWER] switch for one second. Use this feature if you are out for a walk and want a quick way of alerting a family member as to a dangerous situation. The alarm sound may discourage an attacker and allow you to escape. R.F. Says: 1) Be sure to arrange with a friend or family member to be monitoring on the same frequency, as there will be no identification sent via the Emergency alarm sound.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature requires that you (1) store the CTCSS Tone Pair into the Receiving Pager Memory (see page ?? for procedure), and (2) store the desired UHF coordination frequency into Memory Channel “EAI” (see page ?? for procedure). Selecting the EAI mode and its Transmit Time 1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 31: EAI.TMR.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual C. Press the [TXPO] key to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. D. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first tone. E. Press the [V/M] key. F. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the second tone. G. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit from setting mode. 3. Press and hold in the PTT switch for five seconds to find out the persons who are activating the EAI feature.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 2. Press and hold in the [%] key for one second. You will observe the “OUT RNG” 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. When that station responds with its own ARTS™ polling signal, the display will change to “IN RNG” to confirm that the other station’s polling code was received in response to yours. 4.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. CW Identifier Setup The ARTS™ feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutes during ARTS™ operation, the radio can be instructed to send “DE (your callsign) K” if this feature is enabled. The callsign field may contain up to 16 characters. Here’s how to program the CW Identifier: 1.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual SRG (“Sister Radio Group”) mode 1. Press the [%] key to activate the Internet Connection feature. The “%” icon will appear in the upper right corner of the display. 2.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual or number. 9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 until you have completed the access code (“F(#)1101D”). 10. If you wish to attach an alpha/numeric name “Tag” to the Internet Memory, proceed to the next step; otherwise press the PTT switch to save the settings and exit to normal operation. 11. Press the [V/M] key twice. The DTMF Memory register number blinks. 12.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual DTMF Operation Despite the lack of a DTMF keypad, you can still transmit DTMF tones with the VX-3R for repeater control or autopatch use. Manual DTMF Tone Generation 1. Press and hold the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 26: DT A/M. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 3. Press the [TXPO] key to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 8. Press the [V/M] key momentarily to accept the first digit and move on to the second digit of the DTMF string. 9. Repeat the previous steps until you have completed the telephone number string. 10. If you make a mistake, press the [BAND] key to back-space the cursor, then re-enter the correct digit. 11. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to store the string into the DTMF memory. 12.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 1. Press and hold the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 27: DT DLY. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 3. Press the [TXPO] key to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired speed (50/250/450/750/1000 ms). 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual If one of the “r” modes is selected in step 4 above, press the [F/W] key to stop the CW generation. 12. To stop the CW generation, press the [F/W] key again. 13. To disable the CW learning feature, press the PTT switch. R.F. Says: 1) The “CPM” selection is based on the international “PARIS” standard, which stipulates five characters per word. 2) You may adjust the CW sidetone pitch via Set Mode Item 21: CWPTCH.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Miscellaneous Setting Password The VX-3R provides a password feature which can minimize the chance that your transceiver could be used by an unauthorized party. When the password feature is activated, the radio will ask for the four digit password to be entered when the radio is first turned on.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 42: INTKEY. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 3. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired function: INTNET: Activates/Disable the internet feature. INT MR: Recall the Internet Access Number (SRG) or Access Cord (FRG).
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual operation. 6. If you wish to disable the attenuator, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select “OFF” in step “4” above. R.F. Says: When the attenuator is activated, the Operating Mode icon (AM or FM) will blink on the display. Receive Battery Saver Setup An important feature of the VX-3R is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for a time interval, periodically “waking it up” to check for activity.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual feature is activated when the radio was turned off, the radio also checks on the EAI frequency (Memory Channel “EAI”) for activity. EAI: Checks the EAI frequency (Memory Channel “EAI”) every 5 seconds. If a properly-coded signal is received on the EAI frequency, the radio will turn itself on and then automatically transmit in accordance with the setting of Set Mode Item 29: EAI. OFF: Disables the Wakeup feature. 5.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 3. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “OFF” (thus disabling the BUSY lamp). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual selections are 1 - 30 minutes (0.5 minute/step). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. R.F. Says: 1) When your transmission time is within 10 seconds of the Time-Out Timer expiration, an Alert bell will provide an audible warning from the speaker.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Changing the TX Deviation Level In many areas of the world, channel congestion has required that operating channels be closely spaced. In such operating environments, it often is required that operators use reduced deviation levels, so as to reduce the potential for interference to users on adjacent channels.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual 1. Set the VX-3R to the VFO mode. 2. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 91: VFO.SKP. Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob. 4. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to choose a band number (see chart below) you wish to skip (omit) form the band selection loop. 6.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual microprocessor (due to static electricity, etc.). If this happens, resetting of the microprocessor may restore normal operation. Note that all memories will be erased if you do a complete microprocessor reset, as described below. Microprocessor Resetting To clear all memories and other settings to factory defaults: 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the [BAND], [H/L] and [V/M] keys while turning the radio on. 3.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Set (Menu) Mode The VX-3R Set Mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of transceiver parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Set Mode: 1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item to be adjusted.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Available Values: BAREXT/BARANT Default: BAREXT BAREXT: Uses both the internal Bar Antenna and the Rubber Flex Antenna. BARANT: Uses the internal Bar Antenna only. The Bar Antenna is directional; rotate the VX-3R for best reception. Set Mode Item 2 [ANT FM] Function: Select the antenna to be used in the FM Broadcast listening. Available Values: EXTANT/EARPHO Default: EXTANT EXTANT: Uses the Rubber Flex Antenna.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Function: Enables/Disables the Busy Channel Lock-Out feature. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF Set Mode Item 9 [BEL.RNG] Function: Selects the number of Bell ringer repetitions. Available Values: 1T - 20T/CONT (Continuous ringing) Default: 1T Set Mode Item 10 [BEL.SEL]* Function: Enables/Disables the Bell ringer function and its sound selection. Available Values: OFF/BELL/USRBP1/ USRBP2/ USRBP3 Default: OFF Set Mode Item 11 [BNK.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Default: ON Set Mode Item 17 [CH CNT] Function: Selects the Channel Counter Search Width. Available Values: ±5 MHz/±10 MHz/±50 MHz/±100 MHz Default: ±5 MHz Set Mode Item 18 [CLK.SFT]* Function: Shifting of the CPU clock frequency. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF This function is only used to move a spurious response “birdie,” should it fall on a desired frequency.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual R-B.T-N: Receive the both Normal and Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Normal DCS Tone. R-N.T.I: Receive the Normal DCS Tone and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone. R-I.T-I: Receive and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone. R-B.T-I: Receive the both Normal and Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone. Set Mode Item 26 [DT A/M] Function: Enables/Disables the DTMF Autodial feature.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual BEAM: The BUSY/TX indicator glows continuously in white. BP+BEM: Loud “Alarm” sounds and the BUSY/TX indicator glows continuously in white. CW: The BUSY/TX indicator flashes according to the programmed Emergency message (Morse Code)* at a rate of five words per minute. BP+CW: Sounds tones via the speaker, and flashes the BUSY/TX indicator, according to the programmed Emergency message (Morse Code)* at a rate of five words per minute.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Default: OFF Set Mode Item 36 [HM/RV] Function: Selects the function of the [HM/RV] key. Available Values: HOME/REV Default: REV HOME: Pressing the [HM/RV] key instantly recalls a favorite “Home” channel. REV: Pressing the [HM/RV] key reverses the transmit and receive frequencies during repeater operation.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual INT MR: Recall the Internet Access Number (SRG) or Access Cord (FRG). Determine the selection of the SRG or FRG via Set Mode Item 41: INT MD. SET MD: Short-cut path for recall of one of Set Mode Items. See page ?? for programming. Set Mode Item 43 [INTNET] Function: Enables/Disables the Internet Connection feature (WIRESTM). Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF Set Mode Item 44 [LAMP] Function: Selects the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Function: Toggles the display indication between “frequency” and the channel’s “Alpha/Numeric Tag.” Available Values: ALPHA/FREQ Default: FREQ Set Mode Item 50 [MR WMD] Function: Selects the method of selection of channels for Memory Storage. Available Values: NEXT/LOWER Default: NEXT NEXT: Stores the data into the memory channel which is next-highest from the last-stored memory channel.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual See page ?? for details. Set Mode Item 57 [MSG.SEL] Function: Programming a Message for the Message feature. See page ?? for details. Set Mode Item 58 [ON TMR] Function: Set the On Timer Time. Available Values: OFF/00H.10M(00:10) 24H.00M(24:00) (10 minutes/step) Default: OFF The On Timer turns on the radio at the programmed time. Set Mode Item 59 [OPN.MSG] Function: Selects the Opening Message that appears when the radio is powered on.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual See page ?? for details. Set Mode Item 62 [PAG.CDT] Function: Sets the Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. See page ?? for details. Set Mode Item 63 [PR FRQ]* Function: Program the CTCSS Tone frequency for the User programmed Reverse CTCSS Decoder. Available Values: 300Hz - 3000Hz (1000 Hz/step) Default: 1600 Hz Set Mode Item 64 [PRI.RVT] Function: Enables/Disables the Priority Revert feature.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Set Mode Item 70 [RX MD]* Function: Selects the Receiving mode. Available Values: AUTO/N-FM/AM/W-FM Default: AUTO (Mode automatically changes according to operating frequency.) Set Mode Item 71 [S SRCH] Function: Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. Available Values: SINGLE/CONT Default: SINGLE SINGLE: The transceiver sweeps the current band once in each direction starting on the current frequency.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual HOLD: The scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. It will not restart automatically; you must manually re-initiate scanning if you wish to resume. Set Mode Item 76 [SCN.STR] Function: Select the Scan Re-start Delay time. Available Values: 0.1-0.4S (0.1S/step) or 1.0S - 10.0S (0.5S/step) Default: 2.0S Set Mode Item 77 [SP OUT] Function: Enables/Disables the FM Broadcast audio output to the internal speaker when using the earphone antenna.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Function: Adjusts the S-meter Squelch threshold level. Available Values: OFF/LVL 1 - LVL 8 Default: OFF Set Mode Item 81 [SQSPLT] Function: Enables/Disables split CTCSS/DCS coding. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF When this Set Mode Item is set to “ON,” you can see the following additional parameters after the “MESSAGE” parameter while selecting the Set Mode Item 79: SQ TYP. D CODE: DCS Encode only.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Available Values: 50 standard CTCSS tones Default: 100.0 Hz Set Mode Item 87 [TOT] Function: Setting of the TOT time Available Values: OFF/0.5M - 30M (0.5M/step) Default: OFF The time-out timer shuts off the transmitter after continuous transmission of the programmed time. Set Mode Item 88 [TS MUT] Function: Enables/Disables the receiver audio output while the Tone Search Scanner is activated.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual Default: OFF Set Mode Item 92 [WX ALT] Function: Enables/Disables the NOAA Weather Alert Feature. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF 84 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
FCC ID: K6620285X20 IC ID: 511B-20285X20 VX-3R Operating Manual This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
