Vertex Standard VXA-220, Operating Manual

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C
ONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................. 1
Important Notice! ......................................................... 2
Control & Connectors .................................................. 3
Top Panel ........................................................................... 3
Front Panel ........................................................................ 4
Side Panel .......................................................................... 5
Keypad .............................................................................. 6
LCD Display ..................................................................... 7
Before You Begin ......................................................... 8
Precautions ........................................................................ 8
Battery Installation and Removal ...................................... 8
Battery Charging ............................................................... 9
Low Battery Indication .................................................... 10
Installing the FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case ............... 10
Basic Operation ......................................................... 12
Preliminary Steps ............................................................ 12
Operation Quick Start ..................................................... 12
Squelch Adjustment ........................................................ 14
Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency .......... 14
Transmission ................................................................... 14
Advanced Operation .................................................. 15
Tuning Methods .............................................................. 15
Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ..................... 16
Monitor Key .................................................................... 17
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature ........................ 17
LOCK Function ............................................................... 18
DIAL and [
]/[ ] key Swap Configuration ................. 18
Receive Battery Saver Setup ........................................... 19
Beep On/Off .................................................................... 20
Changing the Channel Steps ........................................... 21
VOX Operation ............................................................... 22
Side Tone Feature ............................................................ 23
Timer Operation .............................................................. 24
Memory Operation ..................................................... 26
Memory System Operation ............................................. 26
Memory Storage .............................................................. 26
Recalling the Memories .................................................. 28
Deleting Memories .......................................................... 29
Scanning Operation ................................................... 30
Channel-Skip Scanning ................................................... 31
Dual Watch Operation ................................................ 32
Priority Dual Watch Operation .................................. 33
Split Operation ........................................................... 34
Programming a Transmit Frequency ............................... 34
Operating in the Split Mode ............................................ 35
Field Programming Mode .......................................... 36
CPU Resetting ............................................................ 37
Menu (“Set”) Mode ..................................................... 38
Accessories & Options .............................................. 44
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 46
Book Memory Channel List ....................................... 47
Specifications ............................................................. 48
NOTICE
There are no user-serviceable points inside this
transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to your
Authorized Service Center.