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VX-3R Operating Manual
1. Set the operating frequency to the desired channel.
2. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (“Tone Squelch”), DCS, or EPCS operation, as described
previously.
3. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 10: BEL.SEL.
Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob.
5. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired “bell” sound. The available choices are ON (rings “bell” ringer),
USERBP1, USERBP2, USERBP3 or OFF (disable the Bell function).
Note: When User Beep (described later) does not register, USERBP1, USERBP2, or USERBP3 does
not appear.
7. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob one click counter-clockwise to select Set
Mode Item 9: BEL.RNG.
8. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item.
9. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired number of rings of the Bell. The available choices are 1
through 20 rings or CONT (continuous ringing).
10. Press the PTT switch momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
When you are called by a station whose transceiver is sending a CTCSS tone, DCS code, or CTCSS tone
pair which matches that set into your Decoder, the Bell will ring in accordance with this programming.
When the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell is activated, the “Bell” icon will appear in the display.
To disable the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell function, select the setting of Set Mode Item 10: BEL.SEL to “OFF”.
Programming the User Beep
Three User Beep Memories are provided, allowing you to create your original beep tone.
Each User Beep Memory can be stored up to 64 steps with three octaves (“C1” through “B3”).
1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 10: BP SEL.
Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIAL knob.
3. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the memory slot into which you wish to store your programmed beep.
Available selections are BP1, BP2, and BP3. Display the previous stored beep.
5. Press the [V/M] key to enable programming the beep. Press and hold the [HM/RV] key for one second
to clear any previous beep, if desired.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first beep tone of the User Beep.
7. Press the [V/M] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to set the length of the first beep tone. Available
selections are 1 (0.1 sec) - 250 (2.5 sec).
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