FCC ID: K6620295X20
IC :511B-20295X20
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co.,Ltd.
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3) Scanning
From the VFO mode, press and hold in either the [UP] or [DOWN] key for one second to
initiate upward or downward scanning, respectively, and will stop when it receives a signal
strong enough to break through the Squelch threshold. The VX-8R will then hold on that
frequency according to the setting of the “RESUME” mode (Menu Item 89: SCAN RESUME).
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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 knob one click in the counter-clockwise direction
while the VX-8R is scanning. The scanning direction will be reversed. To revert to scanning
toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise.
Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the scanning.
Transmission
Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the three (or four) Amateur
bands on which the VX-8R can transmit (50 MHz, 144 MHz, or 430 MHz, plus 222 MHz on
the USA version), you’re ready to transmit. These are the most basic steps; more advanced
aspects of transmitter operation will be discussed later.
1. To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front panel microphone (located in
the upper right-hand corner of the speaker grille) in a normal voice level. The LED of the
[A] or [B] which is designated the “Main” band will glow red during transmission.
2. To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch.
3. During transmission, the relative power level will be indicated on the LCD. Additionally,
the “L1”, “L2”, “L3”, or “HI” icon will appear at the left side of the PO meter,
corresponding with the “Power” Level setting.
Note 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. To do this, press the [F/W] key, then press the
[Internet] key so that the “Low Power” icon appears at the bottom of the display. And don’t
forget: always have an antenna connected when you transmit.
Note 2
Transmission is not possible on “Sub” band and any operating bands other than the
50 MHz, 144 MHz, 222 MHz (USA version), and 430 MHz bands on the “Main” band.
Changing the Transmitter Power Level
You can select between a total of four transmitter power levels on your VX-8R. The exact
power output will vary somewhat, depending on the voltage supplied to the transceiver. With
the standard FNB-101LI Battery Pack and external DC source, the power output levels
available are: