Operation Manual

VX-7R OPERATING MANUAL76

S-AND TX POWER METER SYMBOLS

The VX-7R has six types of S- (Signal Strength) and TX Power Meter symbol formats

available. You may change the default setting to any of the available symbols.

1. Press the key, then press the key to enter the Set mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL to select the Menu Item labeled (

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Setup #8: METER SYMBOLSetup #8: METER SYMBOL

Setup #8: METER SYMBOL).

3. Press the key to enable modification of this Menu

Item.

4. Press the or key to select the desired meter symbol type.

S1S1

S1:

S2S2

S2:

S3S3

S3:

S4S4

S4:

S5S5

S5:

CHRCHR

CHR:

5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and

exit to normal operation.

The S- and PO Meter Symbol may be changed to appear in the “Main” band

and “Sub” band locations separately.

Modification of the Default the S-and TX Power Meter Symbol

The default “ ” symbol which is used for last meter type may be replaced by

several other symbols, if desired.

Here’s how to replace the default meter symbol:

1. Recall the last meter type, described previously.

2. Press the key to enable modification of this Menu Item.

3. Rotate the DIAL one click clockwise, then press the / key or keypad to select

the character in the first digit.

Example 1: Press the or key to select any of 61available characters (includ-

ing letters, numbers, and special symbols).

Example 2: Press the key repeatedly to toggle among the seven available charac-

ters: A Æ B Æ C Æ a Æ b Æ c Æ 2

4. Rotate the DIAL to move to the next digit.

5. Repeat previous steps 3 and 4 as necessary to complete (up to 8 characters).

6. When you have made your choice, press the key, then press the PTT key to save

your selection and exit to normal operation.

You can create an original font, as described in the next column.

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