Operation Manual

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL 69
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The VX-7R’s Weather Forecast feature will only work properly if the
altitude remains constant.
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The VX-7R’s Weather Forecast feature will not be accurate when in the
immediate vicinity of an approaching hurricane/typhoon, on the boundary of a station-
ary front, etc.
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The VX-7R’s Weather Forecast feature is designed to be a supplemental aid for the
information of the user. It must not be relied upon as a primary weather forecasting
tool, and Vertex Standard is not responsible for any damage or other liability arising
from its use.
SENSOR MODE OPTIONS
Clock Set
The VX-7R has a 24-hour clock with a calendar which covers all dates from January 1,
2000 through December 31, 2099 (accuracy: ±30 sec/month).
To set the clock:
1. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item labeled (
Misc Setup #16: TIME SETMisc Setup #16: TIME SET
Misc Setup #16: TIME SETMisc Setup #16: TIME SET
Misc Setup #16: TIME SET).
3. Press the key to enable setting of this Menu Item.
4. Press the or key to select the “year” setting.
5. Rotate the DIAL one click clockwise, then press the
or key to select the “month” setting.
6. Repeat the above step to set the “day,” “day of the week,” “hour,” and “minute”
selections.
7. Rotate the DIAL one click clockwise, then press the or key to set “Timer
Signal” On (
SIGSIG
SIGSIG
SIG) or Off (
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–). In the “
SIGSIG
SIGSIG
SIG” mode, a double-beep will be emitted from
the speaker at the top of each hour, so long as the transceiver is turned on.
8. Rotate the DIAL one click clockwise, press the key to start the clock from “00”
seconds.
9. When you have finished the time setup, press the PTT key to save the new setting and
return to normal operation.
The VX-7R’s has a rechargeable Li-Ion battery cell used just for the clock.
Therefore, the VX-7R can maintain its clock data for approximately two
months without using the main battery pack or external DC power.
SENSOR MODE