FCC ID: AXI11154720 HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER

EVX-534 Operating Manual A B C D EVX-534 prOgraMMable FunctiOns/Features IP57 Submersible (1 m/30 min.) 9 Programmable Function Keys 2-Tone Encode/Decode1 5-Tone Encode/Decode1 MDC-1200 Encode/Decode1 Scan Group Scan Dual Watch FM-Scan (Follow-Me Scan) TA Scan Encryption1 Privacy2 VOX Talk Around Emergency Lone Worker TX Save Disable Direct Channel Entry Code Up/Down1 Code Set1 Speed Dial1 DTMF Code Set1 ID Check1 ARTSTM1/ARTSIITM (Auto Range Transpond System) 1: Analog mode only 2: Digital mode only FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 cOntents Introduction...............................................................1 Warning!.FCC.RF.Exposure.Requirements...........2 Before.You.Begin.......................................................4 Battery Pack Installation and Removal ...............4 Battery Charging ..................................................4 Low Battery Indication ........................................5 Belt Clip Installation and Removal .....................6 MIC/SP Cap Installation ......................................6 Controls.&.Connectors.............................................8 LCD.Icons.&.Indicators...........................................9 Operation...................................................................9 Preliminary Steps .................................................9 Operation Quick Start ..........................................9 Automatic Time-Out Timer ...............................12 Advanced.Operation...............................................13 Programmable Key Functions ..........................13 Description of Operating Functions .................16 Lock..........................................................................28 ARTS/ARTSII.(Auto.Range.Transpond.System)....28 User.Set.Mode.........................................................29 Optional.Accessories...............................................30 Warranty.Policy......................................................32 Congratulations!

You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool, a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on. Important.Note r There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex Standard Service Representative. r In order to maintain the specified water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended. r Should the radio sustain a severe shock (e.g. if it is dropped), the water integrity may be compromised, requiring service. Should this occur, contact your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer. FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 IntroductIon The EVX-534 is full-featured Hand-Held Digital/Analog Transceiver designed for business communications in the VHF/UHF Land Mobile bands. This transceiver is designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their leading-edge design. The EVX-534 allows to 512-channel capacity and 32 groups which can each be programmed with an 8-character Alpha-Numeric Tag. Important channel frequency data is stored in the flash memory on the CPU, and is easily programmable by a Ver-

tex Standard licensed dealers using a personal computer with Vertex Standard Programming equipment: FIF-12 USB Programming Interface, and CT-106 Connection cable with CE142 Software. Or, once a single radio is pro-

grammed, cloning cable CT-27 can be used to program additional radios directly. The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided in the EVX-534 transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configura-

tion of this equipment for use in your application. Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to pro-

gram this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North America. Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the US Coast Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of the pre programmed oper-

ating frequencies of this radio. EVX-534 OpErating Manual 1 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 WarnIng! Fcc rF ExposurE rEquIrEmEnts This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines:

FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation. FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequen-

cy Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-

magnetic Fields - RF and Microwave. WARNING:

This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and clas-

sified as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by indi-

viduals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment. CAUTION:

To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupa-

tional use, always adhere to the following guidelines:

This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled exposure environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions. 2 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 WarnIng! Fcc rF ExposurE rEquIrEmEnts When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body. The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-

Talk configurations. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. To keep the Body Worn configuration with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, reduce the maximum operating duty cycle still more. The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the ra-

dio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button. SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specific belt-clip (CLIP-20). Other body-worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. When operate the radio with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, make the transmission time as short as possible, to keep the Body Worn configuration. Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories. The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other de-

vices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites. EVX-534 OpErating Manual 3 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 BEForE You BEgIn Battery Pack Installation and Removal To install the battery pack, align the battery pack to the radio with an offset about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from the top edge of battery compartment, then slide the battery pack upward until it locks in place with a Click. To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re-

move any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm). Then lift the battery out from the radio. Do not attempt to open any of the re-

chargeable Lithium-Ion packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-circuited. 4 Battery Charging Remove the Spacer Plate from the nest of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is installed. Insert the DC plug from the optional PA-55 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, and then con-

nect the PA-55 AC Adapter to the AC line outlet. Insert the battery pack into the CD-58 Desktop Charger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-58;

refer to the following illustration for details on Spacer Plate AC Line Outlet PA-55 CD-58 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 BEForE You BEgIn proper positioning of the battery pack. If charging with the transceiver attached, turn the transceiver off. The antenna jack should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front. If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged battery pack will charge completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours

(depending on the battery pack being charged). When charging is completed, the LED indicator will change to green. Disconnect the battery pack from the CD-58 Desktop Charger and unplug the PA-55 AC Adapter from the AC line outlet. 1) Always use the Vertex Standard FNB-

V133LI-UNI or FNB-V134LI-UNI Lithi-

um-Ion Battery Pack. 2) Use only the Vertex Standard CD-58 Desktop Charger and the Vertex Standard PA-55 AC Adapter. 3) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the bat-

teries outside of hazardous locations. 4) Perform the battery charging where the ambient temperature range +41 F to +104 F (+5 C to +40 C). Charge out of this range could cause damage to the battery pack. EVX-534 OpErating Manual 5) Battery Pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. 6) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an in-

correct type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions 7) For further details and cautions of the charging, refer to the Operating Manual of the CD-58 Desk-

top Charger. Low Battery Indication As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes to low, substitute a freshly charged battery and recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicator on the top of the radio will blink red when the battery voltage is low. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. 5 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 BEForE You BEgIn Belt Clip Installation and Removal To install the Belt Clip: align the Belt Clip to the groove of the Battery pack, then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a Click. To remove the Belt Clip: use a flat head screw driver to press the Belt Clip Tab away from the battery pack to unlock the Belt Clip, then slide the Belt Clip upward to remove it. Belt Clip Tab MIC/SP CAP Installation Install the MIC/SP cap with the supplied screws. Use only the supplied screws when install the MIC/SP cap. This radio does not keep the submersible Rating (IP57: 1 meter / 30 minutes) when the MIC/SP cap is not installed in the MIC/SP jack. 6 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 notE EVX-534 OpErating Manual 7 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 controls & connEctors VOL (Volume)/PWR (Power) Knob CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack TOP SEL (Top Select) Key LED Indicator (Programmable) Default settings are:

Steady Red: Transmitting in progress (Analog) Steady Blue: Transmitting in progress (Digital) Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 4-Button Programmable Key PTT Switch SIDE-1 Button SIDE-2 Button MIC/SP Jack

(External MIC/SP) A B C D EVX-534 8 EVX-534 OpErating Manual Speaker Battery Pack Latch Microphone FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 lcd Icons & IndIcators

: Scan is enabled

: Priority Scan is activated CALL Indicator Receiver Monitor Dual Watch is activated Audio Compander is activated Low Transmit Power Mode On Option SW (Key Function) is activated Privacy or Encryption is activated RSSI Indicator (four steps) Talk-Around is enabled Battery Indicator Priority-2 Channel Group Number Group Scan is enabled 8-character Alpha-numeric Display VOX is activated EVX-534 OpErating Manual 9 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 Preliminary Steps Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described previously. Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. It is not recommended to op-

erate this transceiver without an antenna connected. If you have a Speaker/Mi-

crophone, we recommend that it not be connected un-

til you are familiar with the basic operation of the EVX-534. Refer to page 11 for more information about Speaker/Microphone usage. IMPORTANT NOTE Water resistance of the transceiver (IP57: 1 meter / 30 minutes) is assured only when the following conditions:

Battery pack is attached to the transceiver;

Antenna is connected to the antenna jack;

and MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/

SP jack. Use of a speaker microphone in the acces-

sory connector negates the IP57 rating. 10 opEratIon Operation Quick Start Turn the top panels VOL/PWR knob clock-

wise to turn the radio on. Turn the top panels CH Selector knob to choose the desired operating channel. A channel name will appear on the LCD. The radio announces the channel number, if the Channel Announcement Feature is enabled via the clone editor software. If you want to select the operating channel from a different Channel Group, press (or press and hold) the Programmable key (assigned to the group up/doWn function) to change desired Channel Group before selecting the operating channel. Note: Some models are programmed so that the operating channels are selected by the Program-

mable key and the Channel Group is selected by the CH Selector knob. EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 opEratIon Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the volume level. If no signal is present on the analog channel, press and hold in the SIDE-1 button

(under the PTT switch) more than 2 seconds;

background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL/PWR knob for the desired audio level. Press and hold the SIDE-1 button more than 2 seconds (or press the SIDE-1 button twice) to quiet the noise and resume nor-

mal (quiet) monitoring. Press the (Orange) TOP SEL key, SIDE-2 but-

ton, or front panels pro-

grammable keypad ([A],

[B], [C] and [D] keys) to activate one of the pre-programmed func-

tions which may have been enabled at the time of programming by the dealer. See the next sec-

tion for details regarding feature availability for this radio. To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear. Press and hold the PTT switch. Speak into the microphone area of the front panel grille in a normal voice level. To re-

turn to the Receive mode, release the PTT switch. EVX-534 OpErating Manual If a Speaker/Micro-

p h o n e i s a v a i l a b l e , remove the plastic cap and its two mounting screws from the right side of the transceiver, then align the connector D A B C D EVX-534 11 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 opEratIon can transmit only when there is no carrier be-

ing received or when the carrier being received includes the correct tone (CTCSS tone or DCS code) on an analog channel or correct code on a digital channel. Automatic Time-Out Timer If the selected channel has been programmed for au-

tomatic time-out, you must limit the length of each transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound 10 seconds before time-out. Another beep will sound just before the deadline; the top panels red LED (TX indicator) will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume transmitting, you must re-

lease the PTT switch and wait for the penalty timer to expire. of the Speaker/Microphone on the radio; secure the connector pin using the screws supplied with the Speaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on the main transceivers body, and speak into the microphone on a normal voice level. Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its mounting screws. They should be reinstalled when not using the Speaker/Microphone. 2) When you press the PTT switch on the Speak-

er/Microphone, it disables the internal micro-

phone, and vice versa. If the BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) feature has been programmed on an analog channel, the radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate short beep three times. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity. If the BTLO (Busy Tone Lockout) feature has been programmed on an analog channel or CCLO (Color Code Lockout) feature has been programmed on a digital channel, the radio 12 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon Programmable Key Functions The EVX-534 provides the seven programmable function (PF) keys: TOP SEL, SIDE-1, SIDE-2,

[A], [B], [C] and [D] keys. These PF keys can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Stan-

dard dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. The possible PF key programming features are il-

lustrated on the next page, and their functions are explained beginning after page 16. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer. In this chapter, the following icons are used to indi-

cate features supported in either the Analog mode or Digital mode:

: Indicates a Analog mode only feature.

: Indicates a Digital mode only feature. For features that are available in both Analog and Digital modes, no icon is shown. For future reference, check the box next to each func-

tion that has been assigned to the PF key on your particular radio, and keep it handy. EVX-534 OpErating Manual 13 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon programmaBlE KEY (prEss KEY / prEss and Hold KEY) SIDE-2 FunctIon None Monitor Monitor -Momentarily-

Light Low Power Privacy / Encryption SET SQL OFF SQL OFF -Momentarily-

SQL Set Beep Off AF Min Volume CH Announcement Whisper VOX VOX Set VOX Anti-Trip Emergency Lone Worker Group Up Group Down Channel Up Channel Down Speed Channel Up Speed Channel Down RPI-2 Set PRI-2 Disable PRI-2 Direct CH 1 Direct CH 2 Direct CH 3 Direct CH 4 Direct CH Entry Scan Group Scan Dual Watch FM-Scan 14 TOP SEL

SIDE-1

[A]

[C]

[B]

EVX-534 OpErating Manual

[D]

FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon programmaBlE KEY (prEss KEY / prEss and Hold KEY) SIDE-2 FunctIon Scan Set Group Scan Set TA Scan Talk Around Reset Call 1 Call 2 Call 3 Call 4 Call 5 Code Up Code Down Code Set Speed Dial Call Status Set Status Up Status Down Status Check Duty ID Check ARTS Login TX Save Disable Lock TOP SEL

SIDE-1

[A]

[B]

[C]

[D]

EVX-534 OpErating Manual 15 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon Description of Operating Functions monItor Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to cancel any signaling features; the LED indicator will glow with a pre-defined color (Factory default:

green). monItor -momEntarIlY-

Cancel any signaling features while pressing the as-

signed PF key. lIgHt Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the back light of the display and keypad On and Off. loW poWEr Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to set the radios transmitter to the Low Power mode, thus extending battery life. Press, (or press and hold), the key again to return to Normal transmit power when in difficult terrain. When the radios transmitter is set to Low Power mode, the L icon will be indicated on the display. prIvacY Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Privacy feature On and Off. The Pri-

vacy feature initiates an encryption algorithm that will protect your communication from unauthorized eavesdropping. When the Privacy feature is activated, the icon will be indicated on the display. EncrYptIon When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press,

(or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Voice Encryption On and Off. When the Voice Scrambler is activated, the icon will be indicated on the display. sEt Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to ac-

tivate the User Set (Menu) mode. See page 29 for more information of the User Set (Menu) mode. 16 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon BEEp oFF Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates BEEP OFF briefly, and disable the radio beeps and the channel announcement (if ac-

tivated) temporarily. Again press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates BEEP ON briefly, and enable the radio beeps and the chan-

nel announcement. aF mInImum volumE Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to reduce the audio output to the (lower) level pro-

grammed by your Vertex Standard dealer. cH announcEmEnt Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to se-

lect the channel change confirmation between beep

(indicates BEEP briefly) and announcement (in-

dicates ANNOUNCE briefly). sql oFF Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to open the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio). sql oFF -momEntarIlY-

Opens the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio) while pressing the assigned PF key. sql sEt You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the current squelch level will appear on the display. Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons (or [A]/[B]

keys) to select the desired squelch level. Available selections are SQLLV OP (Open), SQLLV TH (Threshold), SQLLV NM (Normal) and SQLLV TI (Tight). Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The display indicates - SET - briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the

[C] key. In this case, the display indicates -

CANCEL - briefly. EVX-534 OpErating Manual 17 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon WHIspEr Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates WHISP ON briefly, and increase the microphone gain; thus you can speak in a low voice (whisper) temporarily. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates WHISP OFF briefly, and resume normal microphone gain. vox Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates VOX O.N briefly, and activates the VOX function; allowing hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into the microphone. When the VOX function is activated, a small dot (.) will be indicated at the bottom right of the display. You may disable the VOX function temporarily by pressing the PTT switch. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates VOX OFF briefly, and resume normal operation. vox antI-trIp Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the VOX Anti-Trip feature On and Off. When the VOX Anti-Trip feature is set to On, the display indicates ATRP ON briefly, and the trans-

ceiver does not activate the transmitter section from the receiver audio or own beep sound. Press again,

(or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates ATRP OFF briefly, and the VOX Anti-Trip feature is disabled. EmErgEncY The EVX-534 includes an Emergency feature in either analog or digital modes, which may be useful for alerting another party monitoring on the same fre-

quency as your transceivers channel. Press the assigned PF key, the - EMG - indication will be indicated on the display, and initiate an emer-

gency call on the pre-defined channel. For further details contact your Vertex Standard dealer. To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press again the assigned PF key or turn off the radio. 18 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 lonE WorKEr Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates L-WK ON briefly, and activates the Lone Worker feature. The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer) has expired. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates L-WK OFF briefly, and the Lone Worker feature is disabled. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to Emergency mode. group up/doWn Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to se-

lect a different group of channels. A group name will appear briefly on the display. cH up/doWn Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to se-

lect a different channel. A channel name will appear briefly on the display. advancEd opEratIon prI-2 sEt Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the current channel to the priority channel 2 enable and disable. When PRI-2 channel is re-

called, the P icon will be indicated on the display. prI-2 dIsaBlE Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key, the display indicates PRI2 DI briefly, and disable the priority channel 2 of the group temporarily. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates PRI2 EN briefly, and enabling the priority channel 2 of the group. prI-2 Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to re-

call the pre-programmed PRI-2 (Priority-2) Channel by your Vertex Standard dealer directly. dIrEct cH 1 to dIrEct cH 4 Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed channel by your Vertex Standard dealer directly. EVX-534 OpErating Manual 19 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon dIrEct cH EntrY You can recall the desired channel directly using this function:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the current group/channel will appear on the display. Select the desired digit of the group number and channel number using the [A]/[B] keys, then change the number using the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons. Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The display indicates - SET - briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates

- CANCEL - briefly. scan The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple signals programmed into the transceiver. While scan-

ning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. EVX-534 can scan both digital and analog frequency programmed channels simultane-

ously. To activate scanning:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate scanning. The scanner will search the channels of each channel, looking for active ones; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking. Press again, (or press and hold again), the as-

signed PF key to disable scanning. Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel. Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the following channels if you press the PTT switch during scanning pause:

Scan Pause channel (Talk Back) Last Busy channel Priority-2 channel User Programmed channel (Select Channel) The channel which defined in the CH Selector knob. 20 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon group scan The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel of the programmed group for the presence of the signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates GRP SCAN briefly, and activate the scanning on the selected groups. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to disable the group scan mode. Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel. dual WatcH The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN fea-

ture, except that only two channels are monitored:

The current operating channel; and The Priority-2 channel. To activate Dual Watch:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. The DW icon will be indicated on the display. The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which some-

one is speaking. To stop Dual Watch:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. The DW icon disappear from the display. Operation will revert to the Dual Watch Revert channel. EVX-534 OpErating Manual 21 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 Fm scan (FolloW-mE scan) The FM Scan feature checks a user-assigned priority channel regularly as you scan other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available chan-

nels) are designated for Scanning, the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as the user-assigned priority channel via the FM Scan. To activate FM Scan, first select the channel you want to designate as the user-assigned priority chan-

nel and press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. The display indicates FM SCAN briefly. Then rotate the CH Selector knob to recall to the Scan-

ning Start channel which has been programmed by your dealer to activate the scanner. When the scan-

ner stops on an Active channel, the user-assigned priority channel will automatically be checked every few seconds; if activity is found on the user-assigned priority channel, the radio will switch between it and the dealer-assigned priority channel, if any. advancEd opEratIon scan sEt Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to add/

delete the current channel to/from your scanning list. To store a particular channel to your scanning list, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key; the display indicates -SCN SET- briefly and icon will appear on the display. If you delete a channel from your scanning list, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key again; the display indicates -SCN SKIP- briefly and the icon will disappear from the display. When the scanner is stopped, you may remove the channel from the scan list temporarily by pressing, (or press and holding), the same key. group scan sEt You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than one Group during the scanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current group only). To include the current Group in the scanning loop, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key (the icon will appear on the display). To remove a current Group from Group Scan, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key again (the icon will EVX-534 OpErating Manual 22 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon disappear from the display). ta scan Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the TA (Talk Around) scan feature On and Off. While TA scan is proceeding, the transceiver will search both the transmit and receive frequencies (the icon will blink on the display). When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the transceiver will pause until the signal disappears (the icon will appear but not blink on the display). When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the transceiver will check for activity on the receive fre-

quency every few seconds (interval programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer). Note: The TA Scan feature does not activate on the Simplex Channel. talK around (ta) Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Talk Around feature when you are operat-

ing on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utilizing a repeater station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This feature has no effect when you are oper-

ating on simplex channels, where the receive and transmit frequencies are already the same. When the Talk Around feature is activated, the dis-

play indicates - -TA- - briefly and icon will be indicated on the display. Note that your dealer may have mode provision for Talk Around channels by programming repeater and Talk Around frequencies on two adjacent chan-

nels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions. Note: The Talk Around feature does not activate on the Simplex Channel. EVX-534 OpErating Manual 23 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates

- CANCEL - briefly. spEEd dIal Your Vertex Standard dealer may have pre-pro-

grammed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into your radio. To dial a number, press, (or press and hold), the as-

signed PF key, then press the [A]/[B] keys to select the Auto-Dial memory number list provided by your Vertex Standard dealer or Network Administrator, then press the PTT switch. The DTMF tones sent dur-

ing the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker. call Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a 2-tone or 5-tone sequential tone. rEsEt Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to reset the RFC (Ready for Communication) condition. call 1 to call 5 Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a pre-defined 2-tone Sequential Tone Group (on an analog channel) or a pre-defined Digital Contact List (on a digital channel). codE up/doWn Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a 2-Tone or 5-Tone encode code from the pre-

programmed encode list. codE sEt You can change the desired digit of the 5-Tone en-

code code using this function:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. Select the desired digit using the [A]/[B] keys, then change the number using the SIDE-1/SIDE-

2 buttons. Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The display indicates - SET - briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. 24 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon status sEt You can change the 5-tone status code using this function:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to change the 5-tone status code. Select the desired digit using the [A] key, then change the number using the [B]/[C] keys. Press the [D] key to store the new number to the 5-tone status code. status up/doWn Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a 5-tone status code from the pre-defined status list. status cHEcK Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to check the 5-tone receive status code. When you press this key, the display will indicate the Message cor-

responding to the receive status condition per the pre-

defined status list. dutY Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Duty function of the 2-tone, 5-tone, MDC1200 or Digital Call decoder On and Off. When the Duty function is set to On, the display in-

dicates DUTY ON briefly and the user will always hear (depending on the sub-audio signaling) all traf-

fic on the paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert when it receives the programmed 2-tone, 5-tone, MDC1200 or Digital Call code. When the Duty function is set to Off, the display indicates DUTY OFF briefly and the user will NOT hear normal radio traffic on the paging chan-

nel. The radio will sound the paging alert and unmute only when it receives the programmed 2-tone, 5-tone, MDC1200 or Digital Call code. EVX-534 OpErating Manual 25 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon arts logIn This function enable the displaying the logged ID of the MDC1200 ARTS (or ARTSII). Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to display the number of the logged station of the MDC1200 ARTS (or ARTSII) for five seconds, and then the display indicates the ID number of the logged station. Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons to indicate the ID number of other stations, if needed. Press the [C] key to resume normal display. Id cHEcK This function allows logged ID of the DTMF Signal-

ing and 5-tone Signaling to be reviewed and relayed

(5-tone Signaling only) to a specific station:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to display the logged ID of the DTMF Signaling and 5-tone Signaling. Press the [A] key to select the category (DTMF Signaling or 5-tone Signaling) to be reviewed, then press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons to select the ID. Press the [B] key to toggle the display between the ID code display and Tag display. Press the [C] key to send the Call back, when recalling the ID of the 5-tone Signaling, if de-

sired. You may cancel the Call back sending by press-

ing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates

- CANCEL - briefly. 26 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon locK Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to lock the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch. The precise lockout configuration is pro-

grammed by your Vertex Standard Dealer. tx savE dIsaBlE The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently nearby station is being received. Under some circumstances, though, your hand-held radio may not be heard well at the other end of the communication path, and high power may be neces-

sary at all times. Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates TXSAOFF briefly and disable the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a loca-

tion where high power is almost always needed. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates TX SA ON briefly and the Transmit Saver activates to reduce the trans-

mit power when a very strong signal from an appar-

ently nearby station is being received. EVX-534 OpErating Manual 27 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 locK In order to prevent accidental channel change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch may be locked. The precise lockout configura-

tion is programmed by your Dealer. To locked out the key locking, turn the radio off. Now, press and hold the PTT and SIDE-2 key while turning the radio on again. To cancel locking, repeat this process. artstm (auto rangE transpond sYstEm) This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTSTM-equipped station are within commu-

nication range. During ARTSTM operation, when the radio receives an incoming ARTSTM signal, a short beep will sound. If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been received;

a short triple-beep will sound. If you subsequently move back into communication range, as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep will sound again. artsIItm (auto rangE transpond sYstEm) The ARTSIITM system is enhanced feature of the ARTSTM which can be finding out the communication range of the radio individually by using the MDC-

1200 Encode/Decoder. 28 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 usEr sEt modE The EVX-534 includes a User Set (Menu) Mode which allows the user to define or configure various settings, such as Squelch, Display contrast, etc. To activate the User Set (Menu) Mode:

Press the assigned PF key assigned to the SET Press the [D] key to store the new configuration. You may cancel the selection by pressing the [C]

key. Press the programmable key assigned to the SET function to exit to normal operation. function. Select the User Set Mode item you wish to change using the [A]/[B] keys, then use the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 keys to adjust the setting of the selected item. sEt modE ItEm dEscrIptIon SQL Sets the Squelch level. avaIlaBlE valuEs SQL OP (Open), SQL TH (Threshold), SQL NM (Normal), SQL TI (Tight) Enables/Disables the Key Beeper. BEEP ON, BEEP OFF Enables/Disables the Bell function (Alert tone activated by incoming signaling). BELL ON, BELL OFF Enables/Disables the back light of the display and keypad. Enables/Disables the Key Lock function. Enables/Disables the PTT Lock function. Sets the LCD Brightness level. Engages/Disengages Scanning. Beep Bell Light Key PTT DIMMER Scan LIGHT ON, LIGHT OFF KEY FRE (Free), KEY LCK (Lock) PTT FRE (Free), PTT LCK (Lock) DIMM 1, DIMM 2, DIMM 3 SCAN ON, SCAN FM (Follow-Me Scan), SCAN GRP (Group Scan), SCAN OFF DW ON, DW OFF AF 000 ~ AF 255 CONTR 00 ~ 15 TXSV ON, TXSV OFF 29 DW AF CONTRAST TX Save Engages/Disengages Dual Watch. Sets the minimum Audio Volume level. Sets the LCD Contrast level. Enables/Disables the TX Save function. EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 optIonal accEssorIEs Belt Clip PC Programming Software USB Programming Interface Connection Cable for FIF-12 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable CLIP-20 CE142 FIF-12 CT-106 CT-27 Availability of accessories may vary; some acces-

sories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Vertex Standard Dealer for changes to this list. FNB-V133LI-UNI 7.4V, 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack FNB-V134LI-UNI 7.4V, 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack CD-58 PA-55 MH-360S MH-450S MH-37A4B MH-66A4B MH-81A4B ATV-16A ATV-16B ATV-16C ATV-16XL ATU-16B ATU-16C ATU-16D ATU-16F ATU-16BS ATU-16DS CN-2A Desktop Charger AC Adapter Compact Speaker Microphone Speaker Microphone Earpiece Microphone Submersible Speaker Microphone Over-the-head VOX Compatible Headset VHF Antenna (136-150 MHz) VHF Antenna (150-162 MHz) VHF Antenna (162-174 MHz) VHF Antenna (Untuned) UHF Antenna (400-420 MHz) UHF Antenna (420-450 MHz) UHF Antenna (450-470 MHz) UHF Antenna (470-520 MHz) UHF Stubby Antenna (400-430 MHz) UHF Stubby Antenna (450-490 MHz) Antenna Adapter 30 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 notE EVX-534 OpErating Manual 31 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 WarrantY polIcY Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications prod-

ucts against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of purchase. Limited Warranty Details:

North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-term.aspx Customers outside of North America: contact the authorized dealer in your country. 32 EVX-534 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Pat. Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011,

#5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the users authorization to operate this device. FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Copyright 2013 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720

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A B C D EVX-539 prOgraMMable FunctiOns/Features IP57 Submersible (1 m/30 min.) 9 Programmable Function Keys 2-Tone Encode/Decode1 5-Tone Encode/Decode1 MDC-1200 Encode/Decode1 Scan Group Scan Dual Watch FM-Scan (Follow-Me Scan) TA Scan Encryption1 Privacy2 VOX Talk Around Emergency Lone Worker TX Save Disable Direct Channel Entry Code Up/Down1 Code Set1 Speed Dial1 DTMF Code Set1 ID Check1 ARTSTM1/ARTSIITM (Auto Range Transpond System) 1: Analog mode only 2: Digital mode only FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 cOntents Introduction...............................................................1 Warning!.FCC.RF.Exposure.Requirements...........2 Before.You.Begin.......................................................4 Battery Pack Installation and Removal ...............4 Battery Charging ..................................................4 Low Battery Indication ........................................5 Belt Clip Installation and Removal .....................6 MIC/SP Cap Installation ......................................6 Controls.&.Connectors.............................................8 LCD.Icons.&.Indicators...........................................9 Operation...................................................................9 Preliminary Steps .................................................9 Operation Quick Start ..........................................9 Automatic Time-Out Timer ...............................12 Advanced.Operation...............................................13 Programmable Key Functions ..........................13 Description of Operating Functions .................16 Lock..........................................................................28 ARTS/ARTSII.(Auto.Range.Transpond.System)....28 User.Set.Mode.........................................................29 Optional.Accessories...............................................30 Warranty.Policy......................................................32 Congratulations!

You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool, a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on. Important.Note r There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex Standard Service Representative. r In order to maintain the specified water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended. r Should the radio sustain a severe shock (e.g. if it is dropped), the water integrity may be compromised, requiring service. Should this occur, contact your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer. FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 IntroductIon The EVX-539 is full-featured Hand-Held Digital/Analog Transceiver designed for business communications in the VHF/UHF Land Mobile bands. This transceiver is designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their leading-edge design. The EVX-539 allows to 512-channel capacity and 32 groups which can each be programmed with an 8-character Alpha-Numeric Tag. Important channel frequency data is stored in the flash memory on the CPU, and is easily programmable by a Ver-

tex Standard licensed dealers using a personal computer with Vertex Standard Programming equipment: FIF-12 USB Programming Interface, and CT-106 Connection cable with CE142 Software. Or, once a single radio is pro-

grammed, cloning cable CT-27 can be used to program additional radios directly. The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided in the EVX-539 transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configura-

tion of this equipment for use in your application. Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to pro-

gram this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North America. Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the US Coast Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of the pre programmed oper-

ating frequencies of this radio. EVX-539 OpErating Manual 1 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 WarnIng! Fcc rF ExposurE rEquIrEmEnts This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines:

FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation. FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequen-

cy Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electro-

magnetic Fields - RF and Microwave. WARNING:

This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and clas-

sified as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by indi-

viduals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment. CAUTION:

To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupa-

tional use, always adhere to the following guidelines:

This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled exposure environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions. 2 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 WarnIng! Fcc rF ExposurE rEquIrEmEnts When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body. The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-

Talk configurations. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. To keep the Body Worn configuration with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, reduce the maximum operating duty cycle still more. The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the ra-

dio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button. SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specific belt-clip (CLIP-20). Other body-worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. When operate the radio with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, make the transmission time as short as possible, to keep the Body Worn configuration. Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories. The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other de-

vices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites. EVX-539 OpErating Manual 3 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 BEForE You BEgIn Battery Pack Installation and Removal To install the battery pack, align the battery pack to the radio with an offset about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from the top edge of battery compartment, then slide the battery pack upward until it locks in place with a Click. To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re-

move any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm). Then lift the battery out from the radio. Do not attempt to open any of the re-

chargeable Lithium-Ion packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-circuited. 4 Battery Charging Remove the Spacer Plate from the nest of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is installed. Insert the DC plug from the optional PA-55 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, and then con-

nect the PA-55 AC Adapter to the AC line outlet. Insert the battery pack into the CD-58 Desktop Charger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-58;

refer to the following illustration for details on Spacer Plate AC Line Outlet PA-55 CD-58 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 BEForE You BEgIn proper positioning of the battery pack. If charging with the transceiver attached, turn the transceiver off. The antenna jack should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front. If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged battery pack will charge completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours

(depending on the battery pack being charged). When charging is completed, the LED indicator will change to green. Disconnect the battery pack from the CD-58 Desktop Charger and unplug the PA-55 AC Adapter from the AC line outlet. 1) Always use the Vertex Standard FNB-

V133LI-UNI or FNB-V134LI-UNI Lithi-

um-Ion Battery Pack. 2) Use only the Vertex Standard CD-58 Desktop Charger and the Vertex Standard PA-55 AC Adapter. 3) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the bat-

teries outside of hazardous locations. 4) Perform the battery charging where the ambient temperature range +41 F to +104 F (+5 C to +40 C). Charge out of this range could cause damage to the battery pack. EVX-539 OpErating Manual 5) Battery Pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. 6) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an in-

correct type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions 7) For further details and cautions of the charging, refer to the Operating Manual of the CD-58 Desk-

top Charger. Low Battery Indication As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes to low, substitute a freshly charged battery and recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicator on the top of the radio will blink red when the battery voltage is low. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. 5 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 BEForE You BEgIn Belt Clip Installation and Removal To install the Belt Clip: align the Belt Clip to the groove of the Battery pack, then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a Click. To remove the Belt Clip: use a flat head screw driver to press the Belt Clip Tab away from the battery pack to unlock the Belt Clip, then slide the Belt Clip upward to remove it. Belt Clip Tab MIC/SP CAP Installation Install the MIC/SP cap with the supplied screws. Use only the supplied screws when install the MIC/SP cap. This radio does not keep the submersible Rating (IP57: 1 meter / 30 minutes) when the MIC/SP cap is not installed in the MIC/SP jack. 6 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 notE EVX-539 OpErating Manual 7 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 controls & connEctors VOL (Volume)/PWR (Power) Knob CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack TOP SEL (Top Select) Key LED Indicator (Programmable) Default settings are:

Steady Red: Transmitting in progress (Analog) Steady Blue: Transmitting in progress (Digital) Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 16-Button DTMF Keypad PTT Switch SIDE-1 Button SIDE-2 Button 1 4 7

2 5 8 0 3 6 9

A B C D EVX-539 MIC/SP Jack

(External MIC/SP) 8 EVX-539 OpErating Manual Speaker Battery Pack Latch Microphone FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 lcd Icons & IndIcators

: Scan is enabled

: Priority Scan is activated CALL Indicator Receiver Monitor Dual Watch is activated Audio Compander is activated Low Transmit Power Mode On Option SW (Key Function) is activated Privacy or Encryption is activated RSSI Indicator (four steps) Talk-Around is enabled Battery Indicator Priority-2 Channel Group Number Group Scan is enabled 8-character Alpha-numeric Display VOX is activated EVX-539 OpErating Manual 9 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 Preliminary Steps Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described previously. Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. It is not recommended to op-

erate this transceiver without an antenna connected. If you have a Speaker/Mi-

crophone, we recommend that it not be connected un-

til you are familiar with the basic operation of the EVX-539. Refer to page 11 for more information about Speaker/Microphone usage. IMPORTANT NOTE Water resistance of the transceiver (IP57: 1 meter / 30 minutes) is assured only when the following conditions:

Battery pack is attached to the transceiver;

Antenna is connected to the antenna jack;

and MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/

SP jack. Use of a speaker microphone in the acces-

sory connector negates the IP57 rating. 10 opEratIon Operation Quick Start Turn the top panels VOL/PWR knob clock-

wise to turn the radio on. Turn the top panels CH Selector knob to choose the desired operating channel. A channel name will appear on the LCD. The radio announces the channel number, if the Channel Announcement Feature is enabled via the clone editor software. If you want to select the operating channel from a different Channel Group, press (or press and hold) the Programmable key (assigned to the group up/doWn function) to change desired Channel Group before selecting the operating channel. Note: Some models are programmed so that the operating channels are selected by the Program-

mable key and the Channel Group is selected by the CH Selector knob. EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 opEratIon Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the volume level. If no signal is present on the analog channel, press and hold in the SIDE-1 button

(under the PTT switch) more than 2 seconds;

background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL/PWR knob for the desired audio level. Press and hold the SIDE-1 button more than 2 seconds (or press the SIDE-1 button twice) to quiet the noise and resume nor-

mal (quiet) monitoring. Press the (Orange) TOP SEL key, SIDE-2 but-

ton, or front panels pro-

grammable keypad ([A],

[B], [C], [D], [] and

[#] keys) to activate one of the pre-programmed functions which may have been enabled at the time of programming by the dealer. See the next section for details regarding feature avail-

ability for this radio. To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear. Press and hold the PTT switch. Speak into the microphone area of the front panel grille in a normal voice level. To re-

turn to the Receive mode, release the PTT switch. EVX-539 OpErating Manual If a Speaker/Micro-

p h o n e i s a v a i l a b l e , remove the plastic cap and its two mounting screws from the right side of the transceiver, then align the connector 3 6 9 A B C 1 4 7

2 5 8 0 3 6 9

A B C D EVX-539 11 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 opEratIon can transmit only when there is no carrier be-

ing received or when the carrier being received includes the correct tone (CTCSS tone or DCS code) on an analog channel or correct code on a digital channel. Automatic Time-Out Timer If the selected channel has been programmed for au-

tomatic time-out, you must limit the length of each transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound 10 seconds before time-out. Another beep will sound just before the deadline; the top panels red LED (TX indicator) will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume transmitting, you must re-

lease the PTT switch and wait for the penalty timer to expire. of the Speaker/Microphone on the radio; secure the connector pin using the screws supplied with the Speaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on the main transceivers body, and speak into the microphone on a normal voice level. Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its mounting screws. They should be reinstalled when not using the Speaker/Microphone. 2) When you press the PTT switch on the Speak-

er/Microphone, it disables the internal micro-

phone, and vice versa. If the BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) feature has been programmed on an analog channel, the radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate short beep three times. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity. If the BTLO (Busy Tone Lockout) feature has been programmed on an analog channel or CCLO (Color Code Lockout) feature has been programmed on a digital channel, the radio 12 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon Programmable Key Functions The EVX-539 provides the nine programmable func-

tion (PF) keys: TOP SEL, SIDE-1, SIDE-2, [A], [B],

[C], [D], [] and [#] keys. These PF keys can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Stan-

dard dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. The possible PF key programming features are il-

lustrated on the next page, and their functions are explained beginning after page 16. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer. In this chapter, the following icons are used to indi-

cate features supported in either the Analog mode or Digital mode:

: Indicates a Analog mode only feature.

: Indicates a Digital mode only feature. For features that are available in both Analog and Digital modes, no icon is shown. For future reference, check the box next to each func-

tion that has been assigned to the PF key on your particular radio, and keep it handy. EVX-539 OpErating Manual 13 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon programmaBlE KEY (prEss KEY / prEss and Hold KEY) SIDE-2 FunctIon None Monitor Monitor -Momentarily-

Dimmer Low Power Privacy / Encryption SET SQL OFF SQL OFF -Momentarily-

SQL Set Beep Off AF Min Volume CH Announcement Whisper VOX VOX Set VOX Anti-Trip Emergency Lone Worker Group Up Group Down Channel Up Channel Down Speed Channel Up Speed Channel Down RPI-2 Set PRI-2 Disable PRI-2 Direct CH 1 Direct CH 2 Direct CH 3 Direct CH 4 Direct CH Entry Scan Group Scan Dual Watch FM-Scan 14 TOP SEL

SIDE-1

[A]

[B]

[C]

[D]

EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon programmaBlE KEY (prEss KEY / prEss and Hold KEY) SIDE-2 FunctIon Scan Set Group Scan Set TA Scan Talk Around Reset Call 1 Call 2 Call 3 Call 4 Call 5 Code Up Code Down Code Set Speed Dial DTMF Code Set Call Status Set Status Up Status Down Status Check Duty ID Check ARTS Login TX Save Disable Lock TOP SEL

SIDE-1

[A]

[B]

[C]

[D]

EVX-539 OpErating Manual 15 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon Description of Operating Functions monItor Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to cancel any signaling features; the LED indicator will glow with a pre-defined color (Factory default:

green). monItor -momEntarIlY-

Cancel any signaling features while pressing the as-

signed PF key. dImmEr Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select the brightness level of the display and keypad. Available selections are four levels. loW poWEr Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to set the radios transmitter to the Low Power mode, thus extending battery life. Press, (or press and hold), the key again to return to Normal transmit power when in difficult terrain. When the radios transmitter is set to Low Power mode, the L icon will be indicated on the display. prIvacY Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Privacy feature On and Off. The Pri-

vacy feature initiates an encryption algorithm that will protect your communication from unauthorized eavesdropping. When the Privacy feature is activated, the icon will be indicated on the display. EncrYptIon When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press,

(or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Voice Encryption On and Off. When the Voice Scrambler is activated, the icon will be indicated on the display. sEt Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to ac-

tivate the User Set (Menu) mode. See page 29 for more information of the User Set (Menu) mode. 16 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon BEEp oFF Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates BEEP OFF briefly, and disable the radio beeps and the channel announcement (if ac-

tivated) temporarily. Again press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates BEEP ON briefly, and enable the radio beeps and the chan-

nel announcement. aF mInImum volumE Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to reduce the audio output to the (lower) level pro-

grammed by your Vertex Standard dealer. cH announcEmEnt Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to se-

lect the channel change confirmation between beep

(indicates BEEP briefly) and announcement (in-

dicates ANNOUNCE briefly). sql oFF Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to open the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio). sql oFF -momEntarIlY-

Opens the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio) while pressing the assigned PF key. sql sEt You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the current squelch level will appear on the display. Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons (or [A]/[B]

keys) to select the desired squelch level. Available selections are SQLLV OP (Open), SQLLV TH (Threshold), SQLLV NM (Normal) and SQLLV TI (Tight). Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The display indicates - SET - briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the

[C] key. In this case, the display indicates -

CANCEL - briefly. EVX-539 OpErating Manual 17 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon WHIspEr Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates WHISP ON briefly, and increase the microphone gain; thus you can speak in a low voice (whisper) temporarily. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates WHISP OFF briefly, and resume normal microphone gain. vox Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates VOX O.N briefly, and activates the VOX function; allowing hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into the microphone. When the VOX function is activated, a small dot (.) will be indicated at the bottom right of the display. You may disable the VOX function temporarily by pressing the PTT switch. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates VOX OFF briefly, and resume normal operation. vox antI-trIp Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the VOX Anti-Trip feature On and Off. When the VOX Anti-Trip feature is set to On, the display indicates ATRP ON briefly, and the trans-

ceiver does not activate the transmitter section from the receiver audio or own beep sound. Press again,

(or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates ATRP OFF briefly, and the VOX Anti-Trip feature is disabled. EmErgEncY The EVX-539 includes an Emergency feature in either analog or digital modes, which may be useful for alerting another party monitoring on the same fre-

quency as your transceivers channel. Press the assigned PF key, the - EMG - indication will be indicated on the display, and initiate an emer-

gency call on the pre-defined channel. For further details contact your Vertex Standard dealer. To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press again the assigned PF key or turn off the radio. 18 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 lonE WorKEr Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates L-WK ON briefly, and activates the Lone Worker feature. The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer) has expired. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates L-WK OFF briefly, and the Lone Worker feature is disabled. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to Emergency mode. group up/doWn Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to se-

lect a different group of channels. A group name will appear briefly on the display. cH up/doWn Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to se-

lect a different channel. A channel name will appear briefly on the display. advancEd opEratIon prI-2 sEt Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the current channel to the priority channel 2 enable and disable. When PRI-2 channel is re-

called, the P icon will be indicated on the display. prI-2 dIsaBlE Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key, the display indicates PRI2 DI briefly, and disable the priority channel 2 of the group temporarily. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates PRI2 EN briefly, and enabling the priority channel 2 of the group. prI-2 Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to re-

call the pre-programmed PRI-2 (Priority-2) Channel by your Vertex Standard dealer directly. dIrEct cH 1 to dIrEct cH 4 Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed channel by your Vertex Standard dealer directly. EVX-539 OpErating Manual 19 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon dIrEct cH EntrY You can recall the desired channel directly using this function:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the current group/channel will appear on the display. Enter the desired group number (two digits) and channel number (two digits) from the keypad ([0]

- [9] key). Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The display indicates - SET - briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates

- CANCEL - briefly. scan The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple signals programmed into the transceiver. While scan-

ning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. EVX-539 can scan both digital and analog frequency programmed channels simultane-

ously. To activate scanning:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate scanning. The scanner will search the channels of each channel, looking for active ones; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking. Press again, (or press and hold again), the as-

signed PF key to disable scanning. Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel. Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the following channels if you press the PTT switch during scanning pause:

Scan Pause channel (Talk Back) Last Busy channel Priority-2 channel User Programmed channel (Select Channel) The channel which defined in the CH Selector knob. 20 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon group scan The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel of the programmed group for the presence of the signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates GRP SCAN briefly, and activate the scanning on the selected groups. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to disable the group scan mode. Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel. dual WatcH The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN fea-

ture, except that only two channels are monitored:

The current operating channel; and The Priority-2 channel. To activate Dual Watch:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. The DW icon will be indicated on the display. The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which some-

one is speaking. To stop Dual Watch:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. The DW icon disappear from the display. Operation will revert to the Dual Watch Revert channel. EVX-539 OpErating Manual 21 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 Fm scan (FolloW-mE scan) The FM Scan feature checks a user-assigned priority channel regularly as you scan other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available chan-

nels) are designated for Scanning, the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as the user-assigned priority channel via the FM Scan. To activate FM Scan, first select the channel you want to designate as the user-assigned priority chan-

nel and press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. The display indicates FM SCAN briefly. Then rotate the CH Selector knob to recall to the Scan-

ning Start channel which has been programmed by your dealer to activate the scanner. When the scan-

ner stops on an Active channel, the user-assigned priority channel will automatically be checked every few seconds; if activity is found on the user-assigned priority channel, the radio will switch between it and the dealer-assigned priority channel, if any. advancEd opEratIon scan sEt Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to add/

delete the current channel to/from your scanning list. To store a particular channel to your scanning list, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key; the display indicates -SCN SET- briefly and icon will appear on the display. If you delete a channel from your scanning list, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key again; the display indicates -SCN SKIP- briefly and the icon will disappear from the display. When the scanner is stopped, you may remove the channel from the scan list temporarily by pressing, (or press and holding), the same key. group scan sEt You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than one Group during the scanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current group only). To include the current Group in the scanning loop, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key (the icon will appear on the display). To remove a current Group from Group Scan, press, (or press and 22 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon hold), the assigned PF key again (the icon will disappear from the display). ta scan Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the TA (Talk Around) scan feature On and Off. While TA scan is proceeding, the transceiver will search both the transmit and receive frequencies (the icon will blink on the display). When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the transceiver will pause until the signal disappears (the icon will appear but not blink on the display). When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the transceiver will check for activity on the receive fre-

quency every few seconds (interval programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer). Note: The TA Scan feature does not activate on the Simplex Channel. talK around (ta) Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Talk Around feature when you are operat-

ing on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utilizing a repeater station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This feature has no effect when you are oper-

ating on simplex channels, where the receive and transmit frequencies are already the same. When the Talk Around feature is activated, the dis-

play indicates - -TA- - briefly and icon will be indicated on the display. Note that your dealer may have mode provision for Talk Around channels by programming repeater and Talk Around frequencies on two adjacent chan-

nels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions. Note: The Talk Around feature does not activate on the Simplex Channel. EVX-539 OpErating Manual 23 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon rEsEt Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to reset the RFC (Ready for Communication) condition. call 1 to call 5 Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a pre-defined 2-tone Sequential Tone Group (on an analog channel) or a pre-defined Digital Contact List (on a digital channel). codE up/doWn Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a 2-Tone or 5-Tone encode code from the pre-

programmed encode list. codE sEt You can change the desired digit of the 5-Tone en-

code code using this function:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. Enter the desired 5-Tone encode code directly from the keypad ([0] - [9] key and [] (wild card) key). Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The display indicates - SET - briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates

- CANCEL - briefly. spEEd dIal Your Vertex Standard dealer may have pre-pro-

grammed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into your radio. To dial a number, press, (or press and hold), the as-

signed PF key, then press the keypad ([0] - [9] key) corresponding to the Auto-Dial memory number list provided by your Vertex Standard dealer or Network Administrator. The DTMF tones sent during the dial-

ing sequence will be heard in the speaker. dtmF codE sEt Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to start entering the DTMF dialing sequence. Enter the DTMF digit directly from the keypad

([0] - [9] key). After entering all DTMF digits, press the PTT switch to transmit the DTMF code. 24 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon dutY Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Duty function of the 2-tone, 5-tone, MDC1200 or Digital Call decoder On and Off. When the Duty function is set to On, the display in-

dicates DUTY ON briefly and the user will always hear (depending on the sub-audio signaling) all traf-

fic on the paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert when it receives the programmed 2-tone, 5-tone, MDC1200 or Digital Call code. When the Duty function is set to Off, the display indicates DUTY OFF briefly and the user will NOT hear normal radio traffic on the paging chan-

nel. The radio will sound the paging alert and unmute only when it receives the programmed 2-tone, 5-tone, MDC1200 or Digital Call code. call Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a 2-tone or 5-tone sequential tone. status sEt You can change the 5-tone status code using this function:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to change the 5-tone status code. Enter the 5-tone status code directly from the keypad ([0] - [9] key). Press the [D] key to store the new number to the 5-tone status code. status up/doWn Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a 5-tone status code from the pre-defined status list. status cHEcK Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to check the 5-tone receive status code. When you press this key, the display will indicate the Message cor-

responding to the receive status condition per the pre-

defined status list. EVX-539 OpErating Manual 25 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon arts logIn This function enable the displaying the logged ID of the MDC1200 ARTS (or ARTSII). Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to display the number of the logged station of the MDC1200 ARTS (or ARTSII) for five seconds, and then the display indicates the ID number of the logged station. Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons to indicate the ID number of other stations, if needed. Press the [C] key to resume normal display. Id cHEcK This function allows logged ID of the DTMF Signal-

ing and 5-tone Signaling to be reviewed and relayed

(5-tone Signaling only) to a specific station:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to display the logged ID of the DTMF Signaling and 5-tone Signaling. Press the [A] key to select the category (DTMF Signaling or 5-tone Signaling) to be reviewed, then press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons to select the ID. Press the [B] key to toggle the display between the ID code display and Tag display. Press the [C] key to send the Call back, when recalling the ID of the 5-tone Signaling, if de-

sired. You may cancel the Call back sending by press-

ing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates

- CANCEL - briefly. 26 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 advancEd opEratIon locK Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to lock the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch. The precise lockout configuration is pro-

grammed by your Vertex Standard Dealer. tx savE dIsaBlE The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently nearby station is being received. Under some circumstances, though, your hand-held radio may not be heard well at the other end of the communication path, and high power may be neces-

sary at all times. Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates TXSAOFF briefly and disable the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a loca-

tion where high power is almost always needed. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates TX SA ON briefly and the Transmit Saver activates to reduce the trans-

mit power when a very strong signal from an appar-

ently nearby station is being received. EVX-539 OpErating Manual 27 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 locK In order to prevent accidental channel change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch may be locked. The precise lockout configura-

tion is programmed by your Dealer. To locked out the key locking, turn the radio off. Now, press and hold the PTT and SIDE-2 key while turning the radio on again. To cancel locking, repeat this process. artstm (auto rangE transpond sYstEm) This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTSTM-equipped station are within commu-

nication range. During ARTSTM operation, when the radio receives an incoming ARTSTM signal, a short beep will sound. If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been received;

a short triple-beep will sound. If you subsequently move back into communication range, as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep will sound again. artsIItm (auto rangE transpond sYstEm) The ARTSIITM system is enhanced feature of the ARTSTM which can be finding out the communication range of the radio individually by using the MDC-

1200 Encode/Decoder. 28 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 usEr sEt modE The EVX-539 includes a User Set (Menu) Mode which allows the user to define or configure various settings, such as Squelch, Display contrast, etc. To activate the User Set (Menu) Mode:

Press the assigned PF key assigned to the SET Press the [D] key to store the new configuration. You may cancel the selection by pressing the [C]

key. Press the programmable key assigned to the SET function to exit to normal operation. function. Select the User Set Mode item you wish to change using the [A]/[B] keys, then use the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 keys to adjust the setting of the selected item. sEt modE ItEm dEscrIptIon SQL Sets the Squelch level. avaIlaBlE valuEs SQL OP (Open), SQL TH (Threshold), SQL NM (Normal), SQL TI (Tight) Enables/Disables the Key Beeper. BEEP ON, BEEP OFF Enables/Disables the Bell function (Alert tone activated by incoming signaling). BELL ON, BELL OFF Enables/Disables the back light of the display and keypad. Enables/Disables the Key Lock function. Enables/Disables the PTT Lock function. Sets the LCD Brightness level. Engages/Disengages Scanning. Beep Bell Light Key PTT DIMMER Scan LIGHT ON, LIGHT OFF KEY FRE (Free), KEY LCK (Lock) PTT FRE (Free), PTT LCK (Lock) DIMM 1, DIMM 2, DIMM 3 SCAN ON, SCAN FM (Follow-Me Scan), SCAN GRP (Group Scan), SCAN OFF DW ON, DW OFF AF 000 ~ AF 255 CONTR 00 ~ 15 TXSV ON, TXSV OFF 29 DW AF CONTRAST TX Save Engages/Disengages Dual Watch. Sets the minimum Audio Volume level. Sets the LCD Contrast level. Enables/Disables the TX Save function. EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 optIonal accEssorIEs Belt Clip PC Programming Software USB Programming Interface Connection Cable for FIF-12 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable CLIP-20 CE142 FIF-12 CT-106 CT-27 Availability of accessories may vary; some acces-

sories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Vertex Standard Dealer for changes to this list. FNB-V133LI-UNI 7.4V, 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack FNB-V134LI-UNI 7.4V, 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack CD-58 PA-55 MH-360S MH-450S MH-37A4B MH-66A4B MH-81A4B ATV-16A ATV-16B ATV-16C ATV-16XL ATU-16B ATU-16C ATU-16D ATU-16F ATU-16BS ATU-16DS CN-2A Desktop Charger AC Adapter Compact Speaker Microphone Speaker Microphone Earpiece Microphone Submersible Speaker Microphone Over-the-head VOX Compatible Headset VHF Antenna (136-150 MHz) VHF Antenna (150-162 MHz) VHF Antenna (162-174 MHz) VHF Antenna (Untuned) UHF Antenna (400-420 MHz) UHF Antenna (420-450 MHz) UHF Antenna (450-470 MHz) UHF Antenna (470-520 MHz) UHF Stubby Antenna (400-430 MHz) UHF Stubby Antenna (450-490 MHz) Antenna Adapter 30 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 notE EVX-539 OpErating Manual 31 FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 WarrantY polIcY Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications prod-

ucts against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of purchase. Limited Warranty Details:

North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-term.aspx Customers outside of North America: contact the authorized dealer in your country. 32 EVX-539 OpErating Manual FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Pat. Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011,

#5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the users authorization to operate this device. FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Copyright 2013 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. FCC ID: AXI11154720IC: 10239A-11154720

EVX-534 / 539 Operation Guide (Analog Mode / Digital Mode) Note: Press and hold this key when this key needs to be activated. The short press downs not work for this function, though the LED lights in Green. See the LED status shown below. While receiving, when pressing and holding this key for 2 seconds, the SQL becomes OFF and the radio sounds (output AF). The LED blinks in Green color. When pressing and holding this key again, the sound stops. See the LED status shown below. See the LED status shown below. Channel number is displayed on the LCD. The Group changes by pressing this key. When a switch is pushed, "GROUP-01" or "GROUP-02" is displayed. Switch / Knob Allocation Power ON / OFF and Volume Control CH Selector (Rotary Switch) Group Select Switch (Group 1:Analog / Group 2:Digital) PTT Switch (TX ON / OFF) Monitor Switch (Manually SQL OFF )

* In Analogue mode only*

PN9 Modulation ON/OFF

**In Digital mode only**

LED

*Analogue mode*

RX Monitor (SQL OFF)Green blink The LED blinks in GREEN, instead of continuous lighting.

(No function for the continuous lighting) TX PTT ON

**Digital mode**

TX PTT ON Blue (High and Low Power) Red (High Power) Blue (Low Power) Status While receiving, when this key is pressed, the radio sounds "pi" and the radio modulates with PN9 in Transmission. When the key is pressed again, the radio sounds "po", and the PN9 modulation is canceled. See the LED status shown below. Power ONThe light blue LED lights once when the radio wakes up. Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Switch / Knob Allocation Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.