VX-261 oPerating manual Programmable Functions/Features IP55 Waterproof Available Two Programmable Function Keys 2-Tone Encode/Decode 5-Tone Encode/Decode MDC-1200 Encode (ANI Encode) Scan Dual Watch Follow-Me Scan Talk Around Scan VOX Talk Around Emergency Lone Worker TX Save Disable Speed Dial Lock ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System) FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. contents Introduction...................................................................... 1 Warning!.FCC.RF.Exposure.Requirements.................. 2 Warning!.IC.RSS.General.Requirement....................... 4 Before.You.Begin.............................................................. 6 Battery Pack Installation and Removal ....................... 6 Battery Charging ......................................................... 6 Low Battery Indication ................................................ 7 Belt Clip Installation and Removal ............................. 8 MIC/SP Cap Installation ............................................. 8 Controls.&.Connectors.................................................... 9 Operation........................................................................ 10 Preliminary Steps ...................................................... 10 Operation Quick Start ................................................ 10 Automatic Time-Out Timer ....................................... 12 Advanced.Operation...................................................... 13 Programmable Key Functions .................................. 13 Description of Operating Functions ......................... 14 Lock................................................................................. 19 ARTS.(Auto.Range.Transpond.System).................. 19 Optional.Accessories...................................................... 20 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 negli-
gible 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: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. introduction The VX-261 is full-featured Hand-Held 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, and allows up to 16-channel capacity. Important channel frequency data is stored in the flash memory, and is easily programmable by a Vertex Standard licensed dealers using a personal computer with Vertex Standard Programming equipment: FIF-12 USB Programming Interface, and CT-106 Connection cable with CE150 Software. Or, once a single radio is programmed, cloning cable CT-27 can be used to program additional radios directly. We describes the details of the many advanced features of the VX-261 in this manual. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration 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 program 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 operating frequencies of this radio. VX-261 Operating Manual 1 FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Warning! Fcc rF exPosure requirements This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Oc-
cupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines:
r FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation. r FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. r ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Elec-
r ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic tromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz. Fields - RF and Microwave. WARNING:
This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals 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 occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
. This.radio.is.NOT.approved.for.use.by.the.general.population.in.an.uncontrolled.exposure.environment..This.ra-
dio.is.restricted.to.occupational.use,.work.related.operations.only.where.the.radio.operator.must.have.the.knowl-
edge.to.control.his.or.her.RF.exposure.conditions. 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.con-
figurations. 2 VX-261 Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Warning! Fcc rF exPosure requirements
. 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.configu-
ration.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.radio.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.pos-
sible,.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.ex-
posure,.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.devices.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. VX-261 Operating Manual 3 FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Warning! ic rss general requirement english r Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. r This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed at the right with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. ATV-8A: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6A: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATV-8B: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6B: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATV-8C: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6C: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATV-6XL: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6D: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6F: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
. When.transmitting,.hold.the.radio.in.a.vertical.position.with.its.microphone.2.inches.(5.cm).away.from.your. VhF model uhF model 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.con-
figurations. DO.NOT.transmit.for.more.than.50%.of.total.radio.use.time.(50%.duty.cycle)..Transmitting.more.than.50%.of. the.time.can.cause.IC.RSS.General.Requirement.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.radio.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.IC.RSS.General.Requirement.and.should.be.avoided. When.operate.the.radio.with.the.Vertex.Standard.CLIP-20.belt-clip,.make.the.transmission.time.as.short.as.pos-
sible,.to.keep.the.Body.Worn.configuration. 4 VX-261 Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Warning! ic rss general requirement French r Conformment la rglementation dIndustrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne dun type et dun gain maximal (ou infrieur) approuv pour lmetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique lintention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type dantenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dpassepas lintensit ncessaire ltablissement dune communication satisfaisante. r Le prsent metteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numro de certification ou son numro de modle sil fait par-
tie du matriel de catgorie I) a t approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types dantenne numrs dans le droit et ayant un gain admissible maximal et limpdance requise pour chaque type dan-
tenne. Les types dantenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour lex-
ploitation de lmetteur. VhF modle uhF modle ATV-8A: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6A: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATV-8B: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6B: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATV-8C: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6C: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATV-6XL: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6D: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6F: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
. Pour.mettre,.tenez.votre.radio.verticalement.en.plaant.le.microphone.entre.2,5.et.5.cm.de.la.bouche..Lantenne. doit.toujours.tre..plus.de.2,5.cm.de.votre.tte. Le.temps.total.dmission.de.la.radio.ne.doit.pas.dpasser.50%.du.temps.de.fonctionnement.dans.une.configuration. normale.avec.alternat..Par.consquent,.vous.ne.devez.PAS.mettre.pendant.plus.de.50%.du.temps.total.dutilisa-
tion.de.la.radio..Si.cette.rgle.nest.pas.respecte,.vous.exposez..un.dpassement.de.lexposition.aux.frquences. lectromagntiques.telle.que.dfinie.par.la.norme.de.scurit..La.radio.met.lorsque.le.voyant.LED.rouge.(situ.au. sommet.de.la.radio).est.allum..Vous.pouvez.dclencher.lmission.en.appuyant.sur.le.bouton.Alternat.ou.avec.un. micro-casque.VOX,.si.la.radio.permet.dutiliser.cet.accessoire. La.conformit.SAR.pour.utilisation.sur.le.corps.na.t.confirme.que.pour.lattache.ceinture.de.nomenclature. CLIP-20..Lutilisation.de.tout.autre.accessoire.pour.port.sur.le.corps.PEUT.tre.non.conforme.aux.normes.dex-
position.aux.radio-frquences.et.doit.donc.tre.vite. Noprez.pas.votre.radio.en.mode.dmission.lorsque.vous.la.portez.fixe.sur.le.corps..laide.de.laccessoire.sui-
vant.:.CLIP-20.attache.ceinture. VX-261 Operating Manual 5 FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. beFore You begin Battery.Pack.Installation.and.Removal r 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. Battery.Charging r Remove the Spacer Plate from the nest of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is in-
stalled. r Insert the DC plug from the optional PA-55 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the op-
tional CD-58 Desktop Charger, and then connect the PA-55 AC Adapter to the AC line outlet. r Insert the battery pack into the CD-58 Desktop Char-
ger 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 proper positioning of the bat-
r To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove 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.rechargeable. Lithium-Ion.packs,.as.they.could.explode.if.ac-
cidentally.short-circuited. 6 Spacer Plate AC Line Outlet PA-55 CD-58 VX-261 Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. beFore You begin tery 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. r If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED in-
dicator will glow red. A fully-discharged battery pack will charge completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours (depending on the battery pack being charged). r When charging is completed, the LED indicator will change to green. r 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 Lithium-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 batteries outside of hazardous locations. 4) Perform the battery charging where the ambient tem-
perature range +41 F to +104 F (+5 C to +40 C). Charge out of this range could cause damage to the bat-
tery pack. 5) Battery Pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. VX-261 Operating Manual 6) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Refer to the enclosed instructions for disposal of used batteries. 7) For further details and cautions of the charging, refer to the Operating Manual of the CD-58 Desktop Charger. Low.Battery.Indication As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes too 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. 7 FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. beFore You begin Belt.Clip.Installation.and.Removal r To install the Belt Clip: align the Belt Clip to the groove of the Bat-
tery pack, then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a Click. r To remove the Belt Clip: use a flat head screw driver to press the Belt Clip Tab away from the bat-
tery 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 sup-
plied screws. r Use.only.the.supplied.screws. when.install.the.MIC/SP cap. r This.radio.does.not.keep.the. Waterproof.Rating.(IP55).when. the.MIC/SP.cap.is.not.installed. in.the.MIC/SP.jack. 8 VX-261 Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. controls & connectors CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack Microphone VOL (Volume)/PWR (Power) Knob LED Indicator (Programmable) Default settings are:
Speaker Steady Red:
Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition Transmitting in progress PTT Switch SIDE-1 Button SIDE-2 Button MIC/SP Jack
(External MIC/SP) VX-261 Operating Manual 9 Battery Pack Latch FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Preliminary.Steps r Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as oPeration Operation.Quick.Start r Turn the top panels VOL/PWR knob clock-
wise to turn the radio on. described previously. r Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. It is not recommended to oper-
ate this transceiver without an antenna connected. r If you have a Speaker/Micro-
phone, we recommend that it not be connected until you are familiar with the basic opera-
tion of the VX-261. Refer to next page for more information about Speaker/Microphone us-
age. IMPORTANT NOTE Waterproofing of the transceiver (IP55) is assured only when the following conditions:
r Battery pack is attached to the transceiver;
r Antenna is connected to the antenna jack;
r and MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack. r Use of a speaker microphone in the MIC/SP jack negates the IP55 rating. 10 r Turn the top panels CH Selector knob to choose the desired operating chan-
nel. A channel name will appear on the LCD. r Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the volume level. If no signal is present on the analog channel, press (or press and hold) the Program-
mable key (assigned to the sql oFF function: Normally SIDE-1 button);
background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL/PWR knob for the desired audio VX-261 Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. oPeration level. Press (or press and hold) the Programmable key again to quiet the noise and resume normal
(quiet) monitoring. r 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 return to the Receive mode, re-
lease the PTT switch. r Press (or press and hold) the SIDE-1 or SIDE-
2 button to activate one of the pre-programmed functions which may have been enabled at the time of programming by the dealer. See the next chapter for details regarding feature availability for this radio. r If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the plastic cap and its two mounting screws from the right side of the transceiver, then align the connector of the Speaker/Microphone on the radio; secure the con-
nector 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 micro-
phone on a normal voice level. Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its mount-
ing screws. They should be reinstalled when not us-
ing the Speaker/Microphone. 2) When you press the PTT switch on the Speaker/
Microphone, it disables the internal microphone, and vice versa. r If the BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) feature has been programmed on a channel, the radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will gener-
ate short beep three times. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity. VX-261 Operating Manual 11 FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. oPeration r If the BTLO (Busy Tone Lockout) feature has been programmed on a channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier being received includes the correct tone (CTCSS tone or DCS code). Automatic.Time-Out.Timer If the selected channel has been programmed for auto-
matic time-out, you must limit the length of each trans-
mission. 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 release the PTT switch and wait for the penalty timer to expire. 12 VX-261 Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVanced oPeration Programmable.Key.Functions The VX-261 provides two programmable function (PF) keys: SIDE-1 and SIDE-2 keys. Both PF keys can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to meet your communica-
tions/network requirements. The possible PF key programming features are illustrated at the right, and their functions are explained beginning after next page. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer. For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been assigned to the PF key on your particular radio, and keep it handy. Function None Monitor Monitor -Momentarily-
Low Power SQL OFF SQL OFF -Momentarily-
Beep OFF Whisper VOX Emergency Lone Worker PRI Scan Dual Watch Follow-Me Scan TA (Talk Around) Scan Talk Around Reset Call 1 Call 2 Call 3 Speed Dial Call Duty TX Save Disable Lock Programmable KeY
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VX-261 Operating Manual 13 FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. 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 assigned PF key. loW PoWer Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to set the radios transmitter to Low Power mode, thus extending battery life. Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key again to return to Normal transmit power when in difficult terrain. 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 au-
dio) while pressing the assigned PF key. beeP oFF Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to dis-
able the radio beeps temporarily. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to enable the radio beeps. WhisPer Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to 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 to resume normal microphone gain. Vox Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to acti-
vate the VOX function; allowing hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into the microphone. You may disable the VOX function tempo-
rarily by pressing the PTT switch. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to resume normal operation. 14 VX-261 Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVanced oPeration emergencY The VX-261 includes an Emergency feature in either analog or digital modes, which may be useful for alerting another party monitoring on the same frequency as your transceivers channel. Please contact your Vertex Standard dealer for further details. Press and hold the assigned PF key for a pre-programmed period to initiate an emergency call on the pre-defined channel. To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press and hold again the assigned PF key or turn off the radio. lone WorKer Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate 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 Lone Worker feature is disabled. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to Emergency mode. Pri Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed Priority Channel by your Vertex VX-261 Operating Manual Standard dealer directly. scan The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple chan-
nels programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. To activate scanning:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to acti-
vate scanning. r 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. r Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to disable scanning, and receive the channel which was chosen when pressed the PF key. 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 channel User Programmed channel (Select Channel) The channel which defined in the CH Selector knob. 15 FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVanced oPeration dual Watch The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels are monitored:
The current operating channel; and The Priority channel. To activate Dual Watch:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to acti-
vate the Dual Watch feature. r The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking. To stop Dual Watch:
r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to dis-
able the Dual Watch feature. r The radio receives the channel which was chosen when pressed the PF key. FolloW me scan The Follow Me Scan feature checks a user-assigned prior-
ity channel regularly as you scan other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels) are designated for Scanning, the user may nonetheless as-
sign Channel 2 as the user-assigned priority channel via the Follow Me Scan. To activate Follow Me Scan, first select the channel you want to designate as the user-assigned priority channel and press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. Then rotate the CH Selector knob to recall to the Scanning Start channel which has been programmed by your deal-
er to activate the scanner. When the scanner 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 chan-
nel, if any. 16 VX-261 Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVanced oPeration ta (talK around) scan Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the TA Scan feature On and Off. While TA Scan is proceeding, the transceiver will search both the transmit and receive frequencies. When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the transceiver will pause until the signal disappears. When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the transceiver will check for activity on the receive frequency every few seconds (interval programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer). Note: The TA Scan feature does not activate on the Sim-
plex Channel. talK around Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequen-
cies, 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 ef-
fect when you are operating on simplex channels, where the receive and transmit frequencies are already the same. Note that your dealer may have mode provision for Talk Around channels by programming repeater and Talk Around frequencies on two adjacent channels. 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. reset Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to reset the RFC (Ready for Communication) condition. call 1 to call 3 Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a pre-programmed call signal of the 5-Tone. sPeed dial Your Vertex Standard dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into your radio. To dial a number:
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a pre-defined DTMF tone. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker. call Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a pre-programmed 2-Tone encode code or MDC1200 en-
code code (ANI encode code). VX-261 Operating Manual 17 FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. adVanced oPeration dutY Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Duty function of the 2-Tone or 5-Tone On and Off. When the Duty function is set to On, the user will al-
ways 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 or 5-Tone. When the Duty function is set to Off, the user will NOT hear normal radio traffic on the paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert and unmute only when it re-
ceives the programmed 2-Tone or 5-Tone. 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 necessary at all times. Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to 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 Transmit Battery Saver activates to reduce the transmit power when a very strong signal from an appar-
ently nearby station is being received. locK Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to lock the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch. 18 VX-261 Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. locK In order to prevent accidental channel change or inad-
vertent transmission, various aspects of the CH Selec-
tor knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch may be locked. The precise lockout configuration 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. arts (auto range transPond sYstem) This system is designed to inform you when you and an-
other ARTS-equipped station are within communication range. During ARTS operation, when the radio receives an incoming ARTS 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 communi-
cation range, as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep will sound again. VX-261 Operating Manual 19 FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. oPtional accessories
, 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
, 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack FNB-V133LI-UNI 7.4V FNB-V134LI-UNI 7.4V CD-58 PA-55 VAC-UNI VAC-6058 MH-360S MH-450S MH-66A4B MH-37A4B-1 MH-81A4B VCM-5 ATV-8A ATV-8B ATV-8C ATV-6XL ATU-6A ATU-6B ATU-6C ATU-6D ATU-6F CN-3 CLIP-20 CE150 FIF-12 CT-106 CT-27 Desktop Charger AC Adapter for CD-58 Desktop Charger (CD-58 + PA-55) Multi-Unit Charger Compact Speaker Microphone Speaker Microphone Submersible Speaker Microphone Earpiece Microphone Over-the-head VOX Compatible Headset Vehicular Charger Mounting Adapter for CD-58 VHF Antenna (134-151 MHz) VHF Antenna (150-162 MHz) VHF Antenna (161-174 MHz) VHF Antenna (Untuned) UHF Antenna (400-430 MHz) UHF Antenna (420-450 MHz) UHF Antenna (440-470 MHz) UHF Antenna (450-490 MHz) UHF Antenna (490-520 MHz) Antenna Adapter Belt Clip PC Programming Software USB Programming Interface Connection Cable for FIF-12 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable Availability of accessories may vary; some ac-
cessories are supplied standard per local re-
quirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Vertex Standard Dealer for changes to this list. 20 VX-261 Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. WarrantY PolicY Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of pur-
chase. Limited Warranty Details:
North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx Customers outside of North America: contact the authorized dealer in your country. Disposal.of.your.ElEctronic.anD.ElEctric.EquipmEnt Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Electronic and Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste by products. In EU countries, please contact your local equipment supplier representative or service center for informa-
tion about the waste collection system in your country. The AMBE+2 voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights in-
cluding 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: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Copyright 2014 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: AXI11283020IC: 10239A-11283020Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.