FCC ID: K66VX-7R
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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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.
ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System)
ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System)
ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System)
ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System)
The ARTS feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another
ARTS-equipped station are within communications range. This may be particularly
useful during Search-and Rescue situations, where is important to stay in contact with
other members of your group.
Both stations must set up their DCS codes to the same code number, then activate
their ARTS feature using the command appropriate for their radio. Alert ringers may be
activated, if desired.
Whenever you push the PTT, or every 25 (or 15) seconds after ARTS is activated,
your radio will transmit a signal which includes a (subaudible) DCS signal for about 1
second. If the other radio is in range, the beeper will sound (if enabled) and the display
will show “IN RANGE” as opposed to the out of range display “OUT RANGE” in which
ARTS operation begins.
Whether you talk or not, the polling every 15 or 25 seconds will continue until you
de-activate ARTS. Every 10 minutes, moreover, you can have your radio transmit your
callsign via CW, so as to comply with identification requirements. When ARTS is de-
activated, DCS will also be deactivated (if you were not using it previously in non-ARTS
operation).
If you move out of range for more than one minute (four pollings), your radio will
sense that no signal has been received, three beeps will sound, and the display will
revert to “OUT RANGE.” If you move back into range, your radio will again beep, and
the display will change back to the “IN RANGE” indication.
During ARTS operation, your operating frequency will continue to be displayed, but
no changes may be made to it or other settings; you must terminate ARTS in order to
resume normal operation. This is a safety feature designed to prevent accidental loss of
contact due to channel change, etc.
Here is how to activate ARTS:
