VX-1210 OPERATING MANUAL Front Panel Control and Switches
(1) POWER Switch Turn this knob clockwise (straight down) to turn the radio on. Counterclockwise rotation will turn the radio off.
(2) SEL Knob This is 20-position detended rotary switch selects the memory channels or tunes the operating frequency.
(3) VOL Knob This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level.
(4) CLAR Knob This control allows you to offset the receiving frequency from that originally displayed (and used for transmission) frequency by up to 200 Hz in 10 Hz/step
(SSB, CW, and DATA mode), or up to 400 Hz in 20 Hz step (AM mode).
(5) GND Terminal If an earth ground connection point is available at the operating site, this terminal may be connected to it to provide improved performance and safety.
(6) ANT Jack This jack accepts the 50W antenna. If an optional antenna tuner is installed, the optional whip antenna can be connecting to this connector directly. Use only type PL-259 (type M) plug.
(7) SQL Switch Turn this switch to upper position to keep the receiver quiet until a signal is received. Turn this switch to lower position to open the noise squelch manually, allowing you to listen for very weak signals. This switch function can be customized, via programming by your dealer. See page XX for details regarding the available feature.
(8) LAMP Switch Turn this switch to upper position to illuminate the LCD lamp continuously. To disable the LCD lamp, turn this switch to lower position. This switch function can be customized, via programming by your dealer. See page XX for details regarding the available feature.
(9) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Display the current operating channel.
(10) LED Indicator This LED indicates the current status of the transceiver. Glows Green: Busy Channel (or Squelch off) Glows Yellow: Transmission in progress Blinking Yellow:
Blinking Red: Battery voltage is nearing depletion. Prepare to replace the battery. Glows Red: Battery voltage is critically low. Replace the battery immediately. 1 VX-1210 OPERATING MANUAL Rear Panel Connectors
(1) CHG Terminal This 4-pin coaxial jack allows connection to the optional CD-17 Rapid Charger or PA-25 AC adapter.
(2) Battery Compartment This compartment allows installation of the FNB-66LI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack. Before You Begin Battery Pack Installation and Removal To install the Battery Pack, insert the Battery Pack into the battery compartment on the bottom of the radio, then secure the Battery Pack using the screws on the Battery Pack. To remove the Battery Pack, turn the radio off and remove any protective cases. Unscrew the screws on the Battery Pack, then slide out the Battery Pack from the radio.
(!) Do not attempt to open the Rechargeable Battery Pack, as personal injury or damage to pack could occur if a cell or cells become accidentally short-circuited. Battery Charging It is necessary to fully charge the Battery Pack before its first use. 1. Install the Battery Pack into the transceiver. Ensure that the transceiver is switched off. 2. Plug the CD-17 Charger into the AC line outlet. 3. Insert the cable plug from the CD-17 Charger into the CHG terminal on the bottom of the transceiver. A fully discharged pack will be charged completely in 5 hours. 4. Unplug the cable from the CHG terminal, then disconnect the CD-17 Charger from the AC line outlet.
(!) Do not connect an improper Charger into the CHG terminal. Operation Preliminary Steps
(1) Install a charged Battery Pack onto the transceiver, as described previously.
(2) Connect the MH-50A7A Speaker/Microphone onto the transceiver; align the connector of the MH-50A7A to the connector on the left side of the transceiver body, then secure the connector pin using the screws supplied with the MH-50A7A Speaker/Microphone.
(3) If you use this transceiver with the optional YA-30 antenna kit, setup the YA-30 antenna kit then connect the coaxial plug from the YA-30 onto the ANT jack of the transceiver.
(4) If you use this transceiver with the optional YHA-61 whip antenna, connect the YHA-61 whip antenna onto the ANT jack of the transceiver then connect the good earth ground onto the GND terminal of the transceiver using heavy braided cable. Whip Antenna Setup
(1) Connect the optional YHA-61 whip antenna and good ground earth onto the transceiver, as described previously.
(2) Turn the transceiver on by rotating the POWER switch clockwise (set to straight 2 VX-1210 OPERATING MANUAL down) while press and holding the CHANNEL selector knob. Appear the TU ADJ in the display for three seconds, then return to the frequency display.
(3) Press and hold the CHANNEL selector knob for 1/2 second to initiate antenna tuning.
(4) Repeat step (3) on the all-operating channels.
(5) Turn the transceiver off to save the new setting. Operation Quick Start
(1) Turn the transceiver on by rotating the POWER switch clockwise.
(2) Rotate the SEL knob to select the desired Memory Channel.
(3) Rotate the VOL knob to set the comfortable volume level.
(4) Turn the SQL switch (ANT side Toggle switch) to upper position to keep the receiver quiet until a signal is received.
(5) To transmit, press and hold the microphones PTT switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch.
(6) If you listen a very weak signals, turn SQL switch to lower position to open the noise squelch manually.
(7) If the station you are receiving should start to drift, rotate the CLAR knob to follow the drifting signal without requiring you to move your transmit frequency.
(8) In the night time operation, turn the LAMP switch (LCD side Toggle switch) to upper position to illuminate the LCD display. FUNCTION Switch Functions The VX-1210s Function (Toggle) switches are determined to LAMP on/off (LCD side), HI/LOW switch (Center), and SQL off (ANT side) on default. Therefore, these switches functions can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer. The possible switch programming features are illustrated below, and their functions are explained below. For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been assigned to the Function Switch on your particular radio, and keep it handy.
[A] Switch
(LCD Side)
[B] Switch
(Center)
[C] Switch
(ANT side) FUNCTIONS Sell Call Function on/off Noise Blanker on/off Tuner on/off Antenna Tuning Encryption on/off LCD Display (Tag/Frequency) Public Amplifier on/off Tel Call Function on/off Squelch on/off Speaker Select LAMP on/off VFO/MR Select Description of Operating Functions Sell Call Function Enable/disable the (optional) Sell Call Unit which allow paging and selective calling, 3 VX-1210 OPERATING MANUAL if installed. Describe details for the Sell Call feature on page XX. Noise Blanker on/off Enable/disable the IF Noise Blanker. When the Noise Blanker is activated, reduce many different types of manmade impulse noise (but not atmospherics). Tuner on/off Enable/disable the (optional) inner FC-XX Automatic Antenna Tuner, if installed. Antenna Tuning Press and hold this switch into the ON position for 1/2 second to initiate antenna tuning, if an (optional) inner FC-XX Automatic Antenna Tuner is installed. The WAIT will appear on the display during tuning, and will disappear when a match has been achieved. If the tuning is succeeded, appear the TUNE OK on the display. If a satisfactory match cannot be achieved by the tuner, the TUNE NG will appear on the display and will sound a beep, you should make adjustments or repairs to your antenna system to resolve the problem. Encryption on/off Enable/disable the (optional) voice encryption unit. When the voice encryption unit is enabled, the clarifier is disabled. Remember that disabling the encryption will mean that your transmission are no longer secure. Return to the encrypted mode as soon as possible, and do not discuss any critical or confidential information while in the non-encrypted mode of operation. LCD Display (Tag/Frequency) Select the display indication between the channels frequency and the channels Alpha/Numeric label. Public Amplifier on/off Enable/disable the Public Amplifier Unit, if the optional Jack & Run Unit is connected onto the rear panel. When enable the Public Amplifier Unit, combination of the VX-1210s microphone and loudspeaker turns to Public Amplifier. Tel Call Function Enable/disable the Tel Call Function (DTMF dialing for Autopatch,) if the optional Sell Call Unit is installed. Describe details for the Tel Call Function on page XX. Squelch on/off Turn on this switch to open the noise squelch manually, allowing you to listen for very weak signals. Turn off this switch to resume normal (quiet) monitoring. To Adjust the Squelch threshold level:
(1) Rotate the SEL knob to select a clear channel (where no signals are present).
(2) Turn the Toggle switch (assigned to the squelch on/off feature) to the on position. threshold level.
(3) Press and hold the SEL knob for 5 seconds to enable modification of the squelch
(4) Rotate the SEL knob to the point where the background noise will disappears;
4 VX-1210 OPERATING MANUAL this is point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals.
(5) Press the SEL knob momentarily to save the new setting and exit to the normal operation. Speaker Select Select the AF output between the internal speaker or the optional MH-50A7A Speaker/Microphone. LAMP on/off This feature differ on the switch type. Toggle Switch Type: Turn on this switch to illuminate the LCD lamp continuously. To disable the LCD lamp, turn off this switch. Momentarily Switch Type: Press this switch momentarily, (A) illuminate the LCD lamp for three seconds, after which the lamp will automatically shout off, or (B) illuminate the LCD lamp until you press this switch once more (no time limit). These functions are determined via programming by your vertex Standard Dealer. VFO/MR Select Select the frequency control between the VFO and Memory System.
(1) Press and hold this switch for 1/2 second, copy the memory channel data to the VFO and switch the frequency control to the VFO.
(2) Press this switch momentarily, return the frequency control to the Memory System (this switch select the frequency control between the VFO and Memory System). Sell Call Operation The VX-1210 Sell Call feature allow paging and selective calling using 4-digit codes transmitted as DTMF sequence. Your receiver remains silent until it receives four DTMF digit that match those stored in a dedicated code memory. When the Sell Call feature is activated, the clarifier is disabled. Receiving a Sell Call When a Sell Call is decoded, sounds an alert ringer 30 seconds and appear the ID code of calling stations (such as ID1234) in the display. If a private Sell Call is detected, the VX-1210 send the answer back signal to the calling station automatically before sounds as alert ringer. If you press the PTT switch after receiving a Sell Call, the transceiver sends the calling stations ID Code, a DTMF star (*) followed by your own four-digit code all automatically to respond to the calling station. Unless you are responded, the alert beeper every three seconds and scroll the [CALL RECEIVED] plus calling stations ID Code in the display the for the until you are responded. Sending a Sell Call
(1) Press the Toggle switch (assigned to the Sell Call feature) momentarily to enable to select the code memory.
(2) Rotate the SEL knob to select (display) the code memory of the station you want to 5 cell call.
(3) Within five seconds of selecting the code memory, press and hold the Toggle switch
(assigned to the Sell Call feature) for 1/2 second to send a sell call. VX-1210 OPERATING MANUAL Manual Sending If your VX-1210 has not program the 4-digit codes for the Sell Call feature into the code memory, you can pre-program and send 4-digit codes temporarily. Here is the Sell Call manual sending procedure:
(1) Press the Toggle switch (assigned to the Sell Call feature) momentarily.
(2) Rotate the SEL knob to select (display) the AUX xxxx.
(3) Press the SEL knob momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob to select the first number of 4-digit codes you want to send.
(4) Press the SEL knob momentarily to step to the next digits place. Use the SEL knob to again select a number and to step to the next entry.
(5) After entering all four numbers you want to send, press and hold the SEL knob for 1/2 second to save the 4-digits into the code memory temporarily.
(6) Press and hold the Toggle switch (assigned to the Sell Call feature) for 1/2 second to send a sell call. The VX-1210 allows easy Tel Call Operation (DTMF dialing) for Autopatch. When the Tel Call feature is activated, the clarifier is disabled. Tel Call Operation Sending a Tel Call (DTMF Autodialer)
(1) Press the Toggle switch (assigned to the Tel Call feature) momentarily to enable to select the code memory.
(2) Rotate the SEL knob to select the DTMF memory string you wish to send.
(3) Within five seconds of selecting the DTMF memory, press and hold the Toggle switch (assigned to the Tel Call feature) for 1/2 second to send a DTMF tone corresponding a telephone number.
(4) When finish the communication, press and hold the Toggle switch for 2 second while press and holding the SEL knob to send the Hand-up signal. Manual DTMF Tone Generation If your VX-1210 has not store the telephone number into the DTMF memory, you can pre-program and send a telephone number temporarily. Here is the manual DTMF tone generation procedure:
(1) Press the Toggle switch (assigned to the Tel Call feature) momentarily.
(2) Rotate the SEL knob to select (display) the AUX xxxx.
(3) Press the SEL knob momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob to select the first number of telephone number you want to send.
(4) Press the SEL knob momentarily to step to the next digits place. Use the SEL knob to again select a number and to step to the next entry.
(5) After entering the telephone number you want to send, press and hold the SEL knob for 1/2 second to save the telephone number into the DTMF memory temporarily.
(6) Press and hold the Toggle switch (assigned to the Tel Call feature) for 1/2 second to send a DTMF tone corresponding a telephone number. 6 VX-1210 OPERATING MANUAL Specifications
, Unbalanced General Frequency Range: 1.705 ~ 30 MHz Emission Modes: J3E (LSB/USB) Synthesizer Steps: 100Hz Antenna Impedance: 50W Operating Temperature Range: 10 C to + 50 C Frequency Stability: 1 ppm (10 C to + 50 C) Power Requirements: DC 13.2V Ni-Cd Battery, DC 14.4V Lithium-ion Battery or DC 13.8V Negative Ground Current Consumption: Receive (Saver off) 0.5 A, Receive (Saver on) 0.1 A, Transmit 5A Case Size: 193 (W) x 74 (H) x 274 (D) mm Weight (approx.): 3.2 kg with FNB-66LI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Transmitter Power Output: 20W (PEP) Modulation Type: Balanced Modulator Spurious Radiation: At least 56 dB down Carrier Suppression: At least 50 dB Undesired Sideband Suppression: At least 50 dB @1.5 kHz tone Audio Response: 350 to 2650 Hz (6 dB) 3rd-order IMD: 31 dB Microphone Impedance: 2 kW
, condenser Receiver Circuit Type: Double Conversion Superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies: 47.055 MHz & 10.7MHz Sensitivity: 0.4 V (10 dB S/N) Squelch Sensitivity: 2 V IF Rejection: Better than 70 dB Image Rejection: Better than 70 dB Selectivity (6 dB/60 dB): 2.2 kHz/5.2 kHz Audio Output: At least 1.5 W into 4 W Clarifier Adjustment Range: 200 Hz
@ 10% THD 7