FCC ID: K6620295X20
IC :511B-20295X20
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
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To change the power level:
1. The default setting for the power output is “High;” in this configuration, the display
shows “HI” icon. Pressing the [F/W] key, followed by the [Internet] key, causes the
power level “L1”, “L2”, or “L3” to appear.
2. Press the [F/W] key, followed by the [Internet] key (repeatedly, if necessary) to make the
“HI” icon appear and restore “High Power” operation.
Note 1
: The VX-8R is smart! You can set up Low power on one band (like UHF), while
leaving VHF on High power, and the radio will remember the different settings on each band.
And when you store memories, you can store High and Low power settings separately in
each memory, so you don’t waste battery power when using very close-in repeaters!
Note 2
: When you are operating on one of the Low power settings, you can press the key,
then press the PTT switch, to cause the VX-8R to transmit (temporarily) on High power. After
one transmission, the power level will revert to the previously-selected Low power setting.
AM and FM Broadcast Reception
The VX-8R includes provision for reception of AM and FM broadcasts. FM broadcast
reception, utilizes a wide-bandwidth filter and stereo decoder which provides excellent
fidelity.
1. Press the [A] key momentarily to engage the “VFO-A” as the “Operating” band.
2. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0(RADIO)] key to enter the Broadcast Reception
mode.
3. Press the [BAND(SC-M BND DW)] key to toggle the receiving band between “AM
broadcast” and “FM broadcast”.
The AM broadcast coverage is 510 to 1790 kHz and utilizes AM mode. The Band
Number changes to “A” (which means AM) and an Operating Mode icon changes to
“AM”.
The FM broadcast coverage is 76.00 to 107.90 MHz and utilizes Wide-FM mode. The
Band Number changes to “F” (which means FM) and an Operating Mode icon changes
to “WFM”.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired station.
5. To exit to normal operation, press the [F/W] key followed by the [0(RADIO)] key.
Note
: The AM and FM Broadcast reception is only possible on the “VFO-A”.
Antenna Selection
The VX-8R allows you to select the antenna for the Broadcast Reception.
1. Press and hold the [MENU] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.