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VX-5500 Operating Manual
ARTS™ (Auto Range Transpond System)
This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS™-equipped sta-
tion are within communication range.
During ARTS™ operation, your radio automatically transmits for about 1 second
every 25 (or 55) seconds (the interval is programmed by Dealer) in an attempt to
Shake hands with the other station.
If you move out of range for more than one minutes, your radio senses that no sig-
nal has been received, a ringing beeper will sound. If you subsequently move back
into range, as soon as the other station transmits, your beeper will sound.
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Programmable Function Button (PF button)
The
VX-5500
includes the seven Programmable Function Buttons (
PF
button). The
PF
button functions can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to
meet your communications/network requirements. Some features may require the pur-
chase and installation of optional internal accessories.
To activate the primary Accessory function, press the
PF
button momentarily. To access
the secondary Accessory function (which may include the Alarm), press and hold the
PF
button for 1.5 seconds or longer.
The possible
PF
button programming features are illustrated at the next page, and their
functions are explained on page 20.
For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer. For future reference, check the
box next to each function that has been assigned to the
PF
button on your particular ra-
dio, and keep it handy.
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