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Yaesu VX-177, Operating Manual

The Yaesu VX-177 is a high-performance handheld transceiver designed for amateur radio enthusiasts. This compact device offers an array of features, ensuring seamless communication. To help you make the most of its capabilities, an in-depth Operating Manual is available for free download from manualshive.com. Get yours today and enhance your radio experience.

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Contents

Scanning .......................................................... 36

VFO Scanning .............................................. 37

Manual VFO Scan ................................... 37
Programmed VFO Scan ........................... 37

Memory Scanning ........................................ 38

How to Skip (Omit) a Channel
during Memory Scan Operation .............. 38
Preferential Memory Scan ....................... 39
Memory Bank Scan ................................. 40

Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan
(PMS) ........................................................... 41
“Priority Channel” Scanning
(Dual Watch) ................................................ 42
Automatic Lamp Illumination
on Scan Stop ................................................ 44
Band Edge Beeper ........................................ 44

Emergency Feature ........................................ 46

Emergency Channel Operation .................... 46
Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature ..... 47

Smart Search Operation ................................ 49
Internet Connection Feature ......................... 50
ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System) ....... 52
DTMF Operation ........................................... 55
DTMF Pager Operation ................................ 57
Miscellaneous Settings ................................... 60

Password ...................................................... 60
Programming the Key Assignment .............. 61
Changing the Channel Steps ........................ 61
Receive Battery Saver Setup ........................ 62
TX Battery Saver .......................................... 61
Disabling the TX/BUSY Indicator .............. 63
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature .......... 63
Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) ............ 64
Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) ................ 64
DCS Code Inversion .................................... 65
Changing the TX Deviation Level ............... 66

Reset Procedures ............................................ 67
Cloning ............................................................ 68
Set Mode .......................................................... 70
Specifications .................................................. 83
Installation of the FTD-7 DTMF Pager Unit ...... 84

General Description ......................................... 1
Accessories & Options ..................................... 2
Controls & Connections .................................. 3

Top & Front Panel .......................................... 3
LCD ................................................................ 4
Side Panel ....................................................... 5
Keypad Functions .......................................... 6

Installation of Accessories ............................... 8

Antenna Installation ....................................... 8
Installation of FNB-83 Battery Pack ............. 8
Battery Charging ............................................ 9
Low Battery Indication .................................. 9
Belt Clip Installation .................................... 10
Installation of FBA-25A Battery Case ......... 10

Interface of Packet TNCs .............................. 11
Operation ........................................................ 12

Switching Power On and Off ....................... 12
Adjusting the Audio Volume Level ............. 12
Squelch Adjustment ..................................... 13
Frequency Navigation .................................. 13
Transmission ................................................ 15

Advanced Operation ...................................... 16

Keyboard Locking ........................................ 16
Keypad/LCD Illumination ........................... 17
Disabling the Keypad Beeper ...................... 17
RF Squelch ................................................... 18
Checking the Battery Voltage ...................... 18

Repeater Operation ........................................ 19

Repeater Shifts ............................................. 19
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) ................. 19
Manual Repeater Shift Activation ............... 20
VFO Split Mode ........................................... 21

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation ...................... 23

CTCSS Operation ........................................ 23
DCS Operation ............................................. 24
Tone Search Scanning ................................. 25
EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) ....... 26
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell Operation ............. 27
Split Tone Operation .................................... 28
Tone Calling (1750 Hz) ............................... 28

Memory Mode ................................................ 29

Memory Storage ........................................... 29

Storing Independent
Transmit Frequencies (“Odd Split”) ........ 29

Memory Recall ............................................. 30
HOME Channel Memory ............................. 30
Labeling Memories ...................................... 31
Memory Offset Tuning ................................ 32
Deleting Memories ....................................... 32
Memory Bank Operation ............................. 33
Moving Memory Data to the VFO ............... 34
Memory Only Mode ..................................... 34

Summary of Contents for VX-177

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Page 2: ...eral Description 1 Accessories Options 2 Controls Connections 3 Top Front Panel 3 LCD 4 Side Panel 5 Keypad Functions 6 Installation of Accessories 8 Antenna Installation 8 Installation of FNB 83 Battery Pack 8 Battery Charging 9 Low Battery Indication 9 Belt Clip Installation 10 Installation of FBA 25A Battery Case 10 Interface of Packet TNCs 11 Operation 12 Switching Power On and Off 12 Adjustin...

Page 3: ...ter your Password Additional features include a convenient access key for Vertex Standard s WIRES Wide coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System a transmit Time Out Timer TOT Automatic Power Off APO Automatic Repeater Shift ARS Vertex Standard s exclu sive ARTS Auto Range Transponder System which beeps the user when you move out of communications range with another ARTS equipped station plus p...

Page 4: ...ne VC 27 Earpiece Microphone VC 24 VOX Headset FTD 7 DTMF Paging Unit B suffix is for use with 100 120 VAC C suffix is for use with 230 240 VAC and U suffix is for use with 230 VAC Availability of accessories may vary Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements while others may be unavailable in some regions This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine ...

Page 5: ...he click stop will turn the radio off DIAL Knob This inner 20 position detented rotary switch is used for setting the operating fre quency and also is used for menu selections and other adjustments Speaker The internal speaker is located here LCD Liquid Crystal Display The display shows the current op erating conditions as described on the next page Keypad These 16 keys select many of most importa...

Page 6: ...or Preferential Memory Channel Repeater Shift Direction CTCSS DSC Operation Internet Connection Feature Active Key Lock Active Bell Alarm Active Battery Saver Active Dual Watch Active Priority Channel Battery Indicator Memory Bank Active Low TX Power Selected Automatic Power Off Active DTMF Autodial Active Emergency Automatic ID EAI Feature Active ...

Page 7: ...ignals near the background noise level temporarily Press the F key on the keypad first then press this switch to enable to adjustment of the squelch threshold level EXT DC Jack This coaxial DC jack allows connection to an external DC power source 6 16V DC The center pin of this jack is the Positive connection Do not allow the VX 177 to become submerged in water while the rubber cap over the EXT DC...

Page 8: ... Bell ringer repetitions None Selects the Scan Resume Mode None None Sets the frequency control to the Memory Recall mode Activates the Memory Tune mode while in the Memory Recall mode Selects the Memory Scan Skip channel selection mode Engages the Set Menu Mode Enables Internet access code selection Primary Function PRESS KEY Secondary Function PRESS F KEY Third Function PRESS HOLD KEY Primary Fu...

Page 9: ... frequencies while working through a repeater Switches to the Home favorite frequency Channel None Sets frequency control to the VFO mode Toggles the VFO between VFO A and VFO B while in the VFO mode Activates the Priority Dual Watch function Starts the programmed VFO scanner upward while in the VFO mode Selects the Memory Bank while in the Memory Recall mode Activates the Alternate key function D...

Page 10: ...If using an external antenna for transmission ensure that the SWR presented to the transceiver is 1 5 1 or lower to avoid excessive feedline loss INSTALLATION OF FNB 83 BATTERY PACK The FNB 83 is a high performance Ni MH battery providing high capacity in a compact package Under normal use the FNB 83 may be used for approximately 300 charge cycles after which operating time may be expected to decr...

Page 11: ...r operation reception or trans mission Do not leave the NC 88 connected to the transceiver for continuous periods in excess of 24 hours Long term overcharging can degrade the Ni MH battery pack and signifi cantly shorten its useful life Please be advised that the NC 88 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices L...

Page 12: ...LLATION OF ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION OF FBA 25A ALKALINE BATTERY CASE OPTION The optional FBA 25A Battery Case allows operation of the VX 177 using six AA size Alkaline batteries When installing batteries insert the end first then press in the end so the battery snaps into place Always replace all six batteries at the same time paying attention to the polarity indicated inside the case The FBA 25A ...

Page 13: ...OL knob as with voice operation The input level to the VX 177 from the TNC should be adjusted at the TNC side the optimum input voltage is approximately 5 mV at 2000 Ohms Be sure to turn the transceiver and TNC off before connecting the cables so as to prevent voltage spikes from possibly damaging your transceiver When you are operating on Packet switch the Receive Battery Saver OFF as the sleep c...

Page 14: ...nnect the antenna to the top panel ANTENNA jack Rotate the top panel s VOL PWR knob inner knob out of the click stop to turn on the radio The current DC supply voltage will be indicated on the display for 2 seconds After this 2 second interval the display will resume its normal indication of the operating frequency To turn the radio off turn the VOL PWR knob fully counter clockwise into the click ...

Page 15: ...uilt in CTCSS Decoder This feature will keep your ra dio quiet until a call is received from a station sending a carrier which contains a matching subaudible CTCSS tone Or if your friends have radios equipped with DCS Digital Coded Squelch like your VX 177 has try using that mode for silent monitoring of busy channels FREQUENCY NAVIGATION The VX 177 will initially be operating in the VFO mode a ch...

Page 16: ...in the previously defined sub band Programmed VFO Scan De tails regarding sub band setup may be found on page 37 If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan i e toward a lower frequency instead of a higher frequency just rotate the DIAL one click in the counter clockwise direction while the VX 177 is scanning The scanning direction will be re versed To revert to scanning toward a higher frequ...

Page 17: ... 1 If you re just talking to friends in the immediate area you ll get much longer battery life by switching to Low Power operation described in the next chapter And don t forget always have an antenna connected when you transmit 2 Transmission is possible only on the 430 MHz amateur band Changing the Transmitter Power Level To change the power level Press the F key then press the 3 LOW key The LCD...

Page 18: ...switch and keypad are locked out LK P D Both the PTT switch and DIAL are locked out LK ALL All of the above are locked out To lock out some or all of the keys 1 Press the F key then press the 0 SET key to enter the Set mode 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 26 LOCK 3 Press the F key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to choose between one of the locki...

Page 19: ...e DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 25 LAMP 3 Press the F key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the three modes described above 5 When you have made your choice press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation DISABLING THE KEYPAD BEEPER A keypad beeper provides useful audible feedback whenever a keypad is pressed If yo...

Page 20: ...rily to enable adjustment of this Item 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired signal strength level for the squelch threshold S 1 S 2 S 3 S 4 S 5 S 6 S 8 S FULL or OFF 5 Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to nor mal operation CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE The VX 177 s microprocessor includes programming which will measure the current bat tery voltage 1 Press the F key the...

Page 21: ...ts have been enabled AUTOMATIC REPEATER SHIFT ARS The VX 177 provides a convenient Automatic Repeater Shift feature which causes the appropriate repeater shift to be applied automatically whenever you tune into the desig nated repeater sub bands in your country These sub bands are shown below If the ARS feature does not appear to be working you may have accidentally disabled it To re enable ARS 1 ...

Page 22: ... you do not wish this to happen If you make a change in the repeater shift on a memory channel that you already stored the radio will consider this a temporary change unless you store the memory once more this time with the desired repeater shift engaged Changing the Default Repeater Shifts If you travel to a different region you may need to change the default repeater shift so as to ensure compat...

Page 23: ...g with astronauts on orbiting space vehicles it may be necessary to use non standard splits between the receive and transmit frequency If the application is infrequent enough not to warrant the dedication of a memory channel for this purpose the VFO Split mode may be used Here is the proce dure for going Split 1 Press the VFO PRI key as needed to select VFO A Set VFO A for the desired receiving do...

Page 24: ...once more to restore VFO A to the receive VFO position 10 When you have finished with Split operation re enter the Set mode and change Set Mode Item 50 VFO SPL to VSP OFF Asplit frequency pair set up via the VFO Split feature cannot be stored directly into memory You can however store odd frequency pairs using a different slightly simpler procedure See page 29 VFO SPLIT MODE REPEATER OPERATION ...

Page 25: ... CTCSS tone This can help keep your radio quiet until a specific call is received which may be helpful while operating in congested areas of the band 1 You may notice a REV TN indication on the display while you rotate the DIAL knob in this step this means that the Reverse Tone Squelch system is active which mutes your VX 177 s receiver instead of opening the squelch when it receives a call from t...

Page 26: ...operation if your friend s use transceivers equipped with this advanced feature Just as in CTCSS operation DCS requires that you set the Tone Mode to DCS and that you select a tone code 1 Press the F key then press the 1 SQ TYP key to enable selection of the CTCSS DCS ECS mode 2 Rotate the DIAL knob until the DCS indication appears on the display this activates the DCS Encoder Decoder 3 Press the ...

Page 27: ... the radio up for either CTCSS or DCS Decoder operation see the previous discus sions In the case of CTCSS will appear on the display in the case of DCS will appear on the display 2 Press the F key then press the 2 CODE key 3 Press and hold in the MHz or MHz key for one sec ond to start scanning for the incoming CTCSS or DCS tone code 4 When the radio detects the correct tone or code it will halt ...

Page 28: ...the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 18 ECS CDR for the Receiving CTCSS Tone Pair or Set Mode Item 19 ECS CDT for the Transmitting CTCSS Tone Pair 3 Press the F key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to set the CTCSS Tone number which corresponds to the first tone of the CTCSS Tone Pair 5 Press the MHz or MHz key then rotate the DIAL knob to set the CTCS...

Page 29: ...u to the fact that a call is coming in Here is the procedure for activating the CTCSS DCS EPCS Bell 1 Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode Tone Squelch DCS or EPCS opera tion as described previously 2 Adjust the operating frequency to the desired channel 3 Press the F key then press the 5 BELL key 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired number of rings of the Bell The available choices are 1 ...

Page 30: ...r and the icon will blink during operation Select the desired operating mode from the selections shown above TONE CALLING 1750 HZ If the repeaters in your country require a 1750 Hz burst tone for access typically in Eu rope you can set the MONI key to serve as a Tone Call switch instead To change the configuration of this switch we again use the Set Mode to help us 1 Press the F key then press the...

Page 31: ...p 4 If you wish to select a different channel number into which to store the data rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired memory channel You may jump 10 memory channels if you re in a hurry 11 21 31 by pressing the VFO PRI key multiple times if necessary 4 Press the F key once more to store the frequency into memory 5 You still will be operating in the VFO mode so you may now enter other freque...

Page 32: ...special one touch HOME channel is available to allow quick recall of a favorite operating frequency Home Channel storage is simple to accomplish 1 Change the setting of Set Mode Item 33 REV HM from REV to HOME if it is not already set to this option see page 79 2 Select the desired frequency while operating in the VFO mode Be sure to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones as well as any desired rep...

Page 33: ...e programmed a label which is under 6 characters press and hold in the F key for one second to confirm the label if the label is exactly 6 characters in length you do not need to press and hold in F key 11 When you have completed the creation of the label press the PTT switch to save the label and return to the memory recall mode with labeled alpha numeric Tag display To disable the alpha numeric ...

Page 34: ...igi nally appeared on the LCD 5 If you wish to store a new frequency set during Memory Tuning just press and hold in the F key for one second per normal memory storage procedure The microproces sor will automatically set itself to the next available clear memory location and you then press F again to lock in the new frequency 1 If you want to replace the original memory contents with those of the ...

Page 35: ...key if needed to enter the Memory Recall mode 2 Press and hold in the VFO PRI key then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Memory Bank BANK 1 through BANK10 3 Press the MR SKIP key momentarily now as you rotate the DIAL knob to select memories you will observe that you can only select memory channels in the current memory bank The indication will appear at the left side of the frequency dis...

Page 36: ...as transferred the TX frequency will be ignored you will be set up for Simplex operation on the Receive frequency MEMORY ONLY MODE Once memory channel programming has been completed you may place the radio in a Memory Only mode whereby VFO operation is impossible This may be particularly useful during public service events where a number of operators may be using the radio for first time and ultim...

Page 37: ...VX 177 OPERATING MANUAL 35 NOTE ...

Page 38: ...de the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters and will hold there for five seconds If you do not take action to disable the scanner within that time period the scanner will resume even if the stations are still active To set the Scan Resume mode 1 Press the F key then press the 0 SET key to enter the Set mode 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 32 RESUME 3 Press the F key momentari...

Page 39: ... Programmed VFO scanner Available selections are 1 MHz 2 MHz 5 MHz PMS x and ALL PMS x The scanner will sweep frequencies within the currently selected PMS frequency pair See page 41 for details ALL The scanner will sweep all frequencies 3 Press the VFO PRI key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation 4 Press and hold in the MR SKIP key for one second to start scanning 5 If...

Page 40: ...p Scan Resume mode as the incoming signal will not pause long enough for the transceiver to resume scanning Such channels may be Skipped during scanning if you like 1 Recall the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning 2 Press the F key then press the MR SKIP key to enter the Skip channel selec tion mode 3 Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select SKIP The current Memory Channel will now be ignored...

Page 41: ...nter the Skip channel selec tion mode 3 Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select ONLY 4 When you have made your selection press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation 5 To remove a channel from the Preferential Scan List just repeat the above procedure rotating the DIAL knob to select OFF in step 3 above To initiate Preferential Memory Scan 1 Press the F key then press the 0 S...

Page 42: ...e DIAL knob to select the first Memory Bank BANK 1 BANK10 you wish to sweep using Memory Bank Link Scan 3 Press the F key momentarily The current Memory Bank will now be swept during Memory Bank Scan A decimal point will be appended between the N and K of the Memory Bank number indication such as BAN K 2 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to append the decimal point to any other Memory Banks you wish to...

Page 43: ...e concept 144 300 MHz into Memory Channel L1 the L designates the Lower sub band limit 3 Likewise store 148 000 MHz into Memory Channel U1 the U designates the Upper sub band limit 4 Confirm the radio is in the VFO mode press and hold in the VFO PRI key for one second and rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired PMS frequency pair PMSxx then press the VFO PRI key 5 Now press and hold in the MR S...

Page 44: ...gain to disable the VFO Priority mode Memory Channel Priority 1 Store the frequency you wish to be the Priority Channel into memory channel 1 2 Now set the radio for operation on another memory channel 3 Press the F key then press the VFO PRI key to activate the Memory Priority mode The display will remain on the current memory channel frequency but every five seconds the radio will check the Prio...

Page 45: ...y channel instantly without waiting for activity to appear on the Priority channel When this feature is enabled and Priority monitoring is engaged just press the PTT switch operation will instantly revert to the Priority channel To enable the Priority Revert operation 1 Press the F key then press the 0 SET key to enter the Set mode 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 36 PRI RVT 3 Press ...

Page 46: ...knob to set this Set Mode Item to OFF 5 When you have made your selection press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation BAND EDGE BEEPER The VX 177 will automatically beep when a band edge is encountered during scanning either in standard VFO scanning or during PMS operation You may also enable this feature band edge beeper to operate when the frequency reaches the band edg...

Page 47: ...VX 177 OPERATING MANUAL 45 NOTE ...

Page 48: ... transmit on the Home channel and E two seconds after the PTT switch release the Emergency feature will resume To disable the Emergency feature press the F key momentarily or turn the radio off by rotating the VOL PWR knob fully counter clockwise into the click stop position Use this feature if you are out for a walk and want a quick way of alerting a family member as to a dangerous situation The ...

Page 49: ... in Memory Channel 200 for more than five seconds the radio will automatically transmit a brief 0 5 second beep tone every 2 5 seconds until the EAI timer expiration at the power level stored in that memory channel it is NOT necessary for the incapacitated person to press the PTT switch In the Continuous mode when the VX 177 receives the CTCSS tone pair which is stored in the Receiving Pager Code ...

Page 50: ...b to select the desired EAI mode INTterval EAI or CONtinuous EAI and its transmit time 1 10 15 20 30 40 and 50 minutes or OFF 5 Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation 6 To disable the Emergency Automatic ID feature just repeat the above procedure ro tating the DIAL knob to select OFF in step 4 above When the Emergency Automatic ID feature is activated the icon wi...

Page 51: ...rt Search Mode 1 Press the F key then press the 0 SET key to enter the Set mode 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 38 S SRCH 3 Press the F key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Smart Search mode see above 5 When you have made your selection press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation Storing Sma...

Page 52: ...sion to establish or maintain the link to the local WIRES node operating in the SRG mode 4 To disable the Internet Connection feature press the 0 SET key momentarily the icon will disappear from the display If other users report that you always have a DTMF beep at the beginning of each transmission and you are not operating in conjunction with Internet access disable this function via step 4 above...

Page 53: ...ngs 8 Press the 0 SET key momentarily to activate the Internet Con nection feature The icon will appear in the upper right corner of the display 9 Press and hold in the 0 SET key for one second rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF access number IMEM 1 IMEM 9 corresponding to the Internet link repeater to which you wish to establish an Internet link then press the PTT switch momentarily to lock ...

Page 54: ...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 RNG If you move back into range your radio will again beep and the display will change back to the IN RNG indicatio...

Page 55: ...e new setting and exit to normal operation ARTS Alert Beep Options The ARTS feature allows two kinds of alert beeps with the additional option of turning them off so as to alert you to the current status of ARTS operation Depending on your location and the potential annoyance associated with frequent beeps you may choose the Beep mode which best suits your needs The choices are INRANG The beeps ar...

Page 56: ...ny times as necessary to com plete your callsign If you make a mistake press the MHz key to move back to the previous letter number s slot then re select the correct letter number 7 When you have finished entering your entire callsign and it con tains less than 6 characters press and hold in the F key for one second to confirm the callsign if you callsign has exactly 6 characters you do not need t...

Page 57: ... Here is the DTMF Autodial storage procedure 1 Press the F key then press the 0 SET key to enter the Set mode 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 17 DT WRT 3 Press the F key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF Memory register d1 d9 into which you wish to store this DTMF string 5 Press the F key momentarily to begin DTMF Memory...

Page 58: ...Once the string begins you may release the PTT switch as the transmitter will be held on the air until the DTMF string is completed 3 To disable the DTMF Autodialer press F 9 DTMF again The CODE indi cation will appear in the display for a moment While the DTMF Autodialer is activated the icon will ap pear at the lower left corner on the LCD You can change the DTMFAutodialer sending speed using Se...

Page 59: ... close automatically five seconds after the incoming page ends you may now resume DTMF Pager operation Storing the 3 digit code for the DTMF Pager Operation 1 Press the F key then press the 0 SET key to enter the Set mode 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 56 PAG COD 3 Press the F key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF Pager...

Page 60: ...tch to send the 3 digit DTMF pager code which is stored in the last selected DTMF Pager Memory register 7 When you receive a DTMF paging call it will open your radio s DTMF squelch and the LCD will display the 3 digit DTMF pager code which was received After five seconds the DTMF pager will revert to its squelched mode 8 To disable the DTMF Pager just repeat the above procedure rotating the DIAL k...

Page 61: ...ter number 7 When you have finished entering the ANI code and it contains less than 16 characters press and hold in the F key for one second to confirm the callsign if the ANI code has exactly 16 characters you do not need to press and hold in F in this step 8 Press the PTT switch to save the settings and exit to normal operation You may check your work by monitoring the entered callsign To do thi...

Page 62: ...and 6 to program the remaining numbers letters of the desired password 8 If you make a mistake press the MHz key to move back to the previous digit then re select the correct number letter 9 If your password is made up of numbers only you may enter your password directly from the keypad For example to enter the 1234 as your password press 1 2 3 4 10 When you have finished entering the password pre...

Page 63: ...e following Set Mode Items may not be assigned to the 7 P1 and 8 P2 keys Set Mode Item 11 CW WRT Set Mode Item 17 DT WRT Set Mode Item 31 PSWD W CHANGING THE CHANNEL STEPS The VX 177 s synthesizer provides the option of utilizing channel steps of 5 10 12 5 15 20 25 50 100 kHz per step as well as an automatic step selection based on the current operating frequency AUTO any number of which may be im...

Page 64: ...normal operation When you are operating on Packet switch the Receive Battery Saver OFF as the sleep cycle may collide with the beginning of an incoming Packet trans mission causing your TNC not to receive the full data burst TX BATTERY SAVER The VX 177 also includes a useful Transmit Battery Saver which will automatically lower the power output level when the last signal received was very strong F...

Page 65: ... APO feature helps conserve battery life by automatically turning the radio off after a user defined period of time within which there has been no dial or key activity The avail able selections for the time before power off are 0 5 to 12 0 hours in 0 5 hour multiple as well as APO Off The default condition for the APO is OFF and here is the procedure for activating it 1 Press the F key then press ...

Page 66: ...ime is within 10 seconds of the Time Out Timer expiration an Alert bell will provide an audible warning from the speaker 2 Since brief transmissions are the mark of a good operator try setting up your radio s TOT feature for a maximum transmission time of one minute This will significantly improve battery life too BUSY CHANNEL LOCK OUT BCLO The BCLO feature prevents the radio s transmitter from be...

Page 67: ...onfigurations the output signal phase is inverted from the input Small signal or power amplifiers having an odd number 1 3 5 etc of amplification stages may result in inversion of a transmitted or received DCS code While under most circumstances this should not occur amplifier designs and industry standards take this into account if you find that your receiver squelch does not open when both you a...

Page 68: ...T key to enter the Set mode 2 Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 51 WID NAR 3 Press the F key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item 4 Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to NARROW In this configuration HALF DEVIATION active the transmitter s deviation will be approximately 2 5 kHz and the received audio output level will be increased for easier listen ing on t...

Page 69: ... the radio on 3 Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the choices from the reset menu F1 SETRST Resets the Set Menu mode settings to their factory defaults F2 MEMRST Clears the Memory settings to factory defaults F3 MB RST Clears the Memory Bank Assignments F4 ALLRST Clears all memories and other settings to factory defaults 4 Press the F key momentarily to complete the reset procedure The F5 opti...

Page 70: ... on does not matter 4 Rotate the DIAL knob on each radio to select to F6 CLONE then press the F key momentarily 5 The display will disappear for a moment then the CLONE notation will appear on the displays of both radios when the Clone mode is successfully activated in this step 6 On the Destination radio press the MONI switch RX will appear on the LCD 7 Press and hold in the PTT switch on the Sou...

Page 71: ...VX 177 OPERATING MANUAL 69 NOTE ...

Page 72: ... LED 9 CLK SFT 10 CWID 11 CW WRT 12 DC VLT 13 DCS COD 14 DCS N R 15 DT DLY 16 DT SPD 17 DT WRT 18 ECS CDR 19 ECS CDT 20 EDG BEP FUNCTION Setting of the Automatic Power Off feature Selects the Beep option during ARTS operation Selects the Polling Interval during ARTS operation Enables Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function Enables Disables the Busy Channel Lock Out feature Enables Disables ...

Page 73: ...Split operation Select Wide 5 kHz or Narrow 2 5 kHz TX Deviation Enables Disables the Emergency Automatic ID EAI Feature AVAILABLE VALUES DEFAULT BOLD ITALIC EMG BEP EMG LMP EMG B L EMG CWT EMG C B EMG C L EMG ALL OFF INT OFF INT COD INT MEM CODE 0 CODE 9 CODE A CODE F CODE 1 d1 d9 KEY CONT OFF LK KEY LKDIAL LK K D LK PTT LK P K LK P D LK ALL MONI T CALL FREQ ALPHA PWD OFF PWD ON BUSY HOLD TIME RE...

Page 74: ...e Enables Disables the Scan lamp while paused Selects the Memory Scan Skip channel selection mode POWER SAVER SETTING Selects the Receive mode Battery Saver interval sleep ratio Enables Disables the Transmitter Battery Saver WIRES SETTING Selects the Internet Link Connection mode Selects the Access Number DTMF digit for WIRES op eration Selects the memory register for an Access Number DTMF digit f...

Page 75: ... TX Deviation Enables Disables the Emergency Automatic ID EAI Fea ture PAGER SETTING REQUIRES OPTIONAL FTD 7 Enables Disables the ANI function Program the ANI Identifier Enables Disables the ANI function Setting the Pager Code for the DTMF Pager Enables Disables the Answer Back function of the DTMF Pager SET MODE ITEM 6 BEEP 25 LAMP 26 LOCK 27 M T CL 33 REV HM SET MODE ITEM 1 APO 5 BCLO 8 BSY LED ...

Page 76: ... the Polling Interval during ARTS operation Available Values 25 SEC 15 SEC Default 25SEC Set Mode Item 4 ARS Function Enables Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function Available Values ARS ON ARS OFF Default ARS ON Set Mode Item 5 BCLO Function Enables Disables the Busy Channel Lock Out feature Available Values BCL ON BCL OFF Default BCL OFF Set Mode Item 6 BEEP Function Enables Disables the ...

Page 77: ...on Setting of the DCS code Available Values 104 standard DCS codes Default DCS 023 Set Mode Item 14 DCS N R Function Enables Disables Inverted DCS code decoding Available Values T RX N RX R TX R T RX R Default T RX N Set Mode Item 15 DT DLY Function Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Delay Time Available Values 50MS 100MS 250MS 450MS750MS 1000MS Default 450MS Set Mode Item 16 DT SPD Function Setting o...

Page 78: ...EP Loud Alarm sounds EMG LMP The LCD Keypad lamp flashes EMG B L Loud Alarm sounds and the LCD Keypad lamp flashes EMG CWT Transmits the Morse Code SOS message on the air begin ning one minute after activation of the Emergency function EMG C B Loud Alarm sounds and the Morse Code SOS message is transmitted on the air beginning one minute after activation of the Emergency function EMG C L The LCD K...

Page 79: ...de Item 24 INT MR Function Selects the memory register for an Access Number DTMF code for non WIRES Internet Link System access Available Values d1 d9 Default d1 Set Mode Item 25 LAMP Function Selects the LCD Keypad Lamp mode Available Values KEY CONT OFF Default KEY KEY Illuminates the Keypad LCD lamp for five seconds when you rotate the DIAL knob or press the keypad or any switch except PTT swit...

Page 80: ...FREQ ALPHA Default FREQ Set Mode Item 29 NM WRT Function Stores Alpha Numeric Tags for the Memory channels See page 31 for details Set Mode Item 30 PSWD Function Enables disables the Password feature Available Values PWD OFF PWD ON Default PWD OFF Set Mode Item 31 PSWD W Function Stores the password Available entries are 0 9 A B C D E substitute for and F substitute for Set Mode Item 32 RESUME Fun...

Page 81: ...riority Revert feature Available Values RVT OFF RVT ON Default RVT OFF See page 43 for details Set Mode Item 37 RXSAVE Function Selects the Receive mode Battery Saver interval sleep ratio Available Values 200 MS 1 1 300 MS 1 1 5 500 MS 1 2 5 1 S 1 5 2 S 1 10 OFF Default 200 MS Set Mode Item 38 S SRCH Function Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode Available Values SINGLE CONT Default SINGLE SINGLE Th...

Page 82: ...m 42 SKIP Function Selects the Memory Scan Skip channel selection mode Available Values OFF SKIP ONLY Default OFF SKIP The scanner will skip the flagged channels during scanning ONLY The scanner will only scan channels that are flagged Preferential Scan List OFF All memory channels will be scanned the flag will be ignored Set Mode Item 43 SPLIT Function Enables Disables split CTCSS DCS coding Avai...

Page 83: ...CTCSS tones Default 100 0 Hz Set Mode Item 47 TOT Function Setting of the TOT time Available Values 1MIN 30MIN or OFF Default 6MIN minutes The time out timer shuts off the transmitter after continuous transmission of the programmed time Set Mode Item 48 TX LED Function Enables Disables the TX LED while the radio is transmitting Available Values LED ON LED OFF Default LED ON Set Mode Item 49 TXSAVE...

Page 84: ...CON 20M CON 30M CON 40M CON 50M and OFF Default OFF The following Set Mode Items will appears when the optional FTD 7 DTMF Paging Unit is installed Set Mode Item 53 ANI Function Enables Disables the ANI function Available Values ANI OFF ANI ON Default ANI OFF Set Mode Item 54 ANI WRT Function Program the ANI Identifier See page 59 for details Set Mode Item 55 PAGER Function Enables Disables the AN...

Page 85: ... x 120 x 32 mm w o knob antenna belt clip Weight 13 8 Oz 390 g with FNB 83 antenna and belt clip Transmitter RF Power Output 5 0 W High 2 0 W Middle 0 5 W Low 7 2 V Modulation Type Variable Reactance F2D F3E Maximum Deviation 5 0 kHz F2D F3E Spurious Emission At least 60 dB down High and Middle power At least 40 dB down Low power Microphone Impedance 2 kΩ Receiver Circuit Type Double Conversion Su...

Page 86: ...r the FTD 7 under the caution seal in the battery compartment on the back of the radio just peel off the caution seal 4 Align the connector on the FTD 7 with the transceiver s connector and gently press the unit into place 5 Affix the new supplied caution seal and replace the battery 6 Installation is now complete When the optional FTD 7 DTMF Pager Unit is installed a PGU notation will be indicate...

Page 87: ... interference that may cause undesired operation 3 The scanning receiver in this equipment is incapable of tuning or readily being altered by the User to operate within the frequency bands allocated to the Domestic public Cellular Telecommunications Service in Part 22 WARNING MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LA...

Page 88: ...Printed in Japan Copyright 2005 VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD All rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO LTD 0511X 0K E H 0 2 2 U 1 0 0 ...

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