FCC ID: K66VX-7R
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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Basic ARTS Setup and Operation
1.
Set your radio and the other radio(s) to the same DCS code number, per the
discussion on page ??.
2.
Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [4(ARTS)] key. You will observe the “OUT
RANGE” display on the LCD below the operating frequency. ARTS operation has
now commenced.
3.
Every 25 seconds, your radio will transmit a “polling” call to the other station.
When that station responds with its own ARTS polling signal, the display will
change to “IN RANGE” to confirm that the other station’s polling code was received
in response to yours.
4.
Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [4(ARTS)] key to exit ARTS operation and
resume normal functioning of the transceiver.
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: ARTS won’t work if you have used the Lock feature to disable the PTT!
ARTS Polling Time Options
The ARTS feature may be programmed to poll every 25 seconds (default value) or 15
seconds. The default value provides maximum battery conservation, because the polling
signal is sent out less frequently. To change the polling interval:
1.
Press the [MON/F] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item (ARTS #2: ARTS ITVL).
3.
Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to select the desired polling interval (15 or 25
seconds).
4.
When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the 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:
IN RANGE: The beeps are issued only when the radio first confirms that you are
within range, but does not re-confirm with beeps thereafter.
ALWAYS:
Every time a polling transmission is received from the other station,
the alert beeps will be heard.
OFF:
No alert beeps will be heard; you must look at the display to confirm
current ARTS status.
