FCC ID: K6610511070 Integrated HF Communications Transceiver

 

VX-1700 Operating Manual VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tabel of Contents General ......................................................................... 1 Front Panel Control & Switches ................................ 2 Rear Panel Connections .............................................. 4 Installation .................................................................... 5 Safety Precautions ................................................... 5 Power Connections .................................................. 5 Grounding for Electrical Safety ............................... 5 Electrical Shock Prevention .................................... 5 Antenna Precautions ................................................ 5 Heat and Ventilation ................................................ 5 Electromagnetic Compatibility and RF Exposure ... 6 Preliminary Inspection ............................................. 6 Power Requirements and Basic Installation ............ 7 DC Power Connections ...................................... 7 Mobile Mounting ..................................................... 8 Mobile Antenna Considerations ......................... 8 Mobile Station Grounding .................................. 9 Base Station Installation ........................................ 10 DC Power Connections .................................... 10 Base Station Antenna Considerations ............... 11 Base Station Grounding .................................... 12 Operation .................................................................... 14 Startup Procedures ................................................. 14 Reception ............................................................... 14 Frequency and Channel Selection ......................... 15 VFO Mode ........................................................ 15 Memory Channel Mode .................................... 16 ITU Marine Channel ........................................ 16 2.182 MHz Emergency Channel Mode ............ 16 Front Panel Locking ................................... 16 Transmission .......................................................... 17 Antenna Tuning Procedures ............................. 17 Dual Watch ............................................................ 18 Encrypted Transmission/Reception ....................... 19 Selcall/Telcall Operation ........................................... 20 SelCall ................................................................... 20 Message Call ......................................................... 21 Position Request Call ............................................ 22 Position Send Call ................................................. 22 Beacon Request Call ............................................. 23 Telcall .................................................................... 23 ALE Operation .......................................................... 24 Sending an ALE Call ............................................. 24 Sending an ALE Call with an Imbedded Message ... 24 Memory Channel Storage ......................................... 25 Programmable Function (PF) Keys ......................... 26 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

MH-31A8J Hand Microphone

DC Power Cord T9023725

Spare Fuse (25 A Blade Type) Q0000074

Switch Label Sheet

Operation Manual

Warranty Card RA0696400

VL-1000/VP-1000

FP-1030A

MD-200A8X

FC-30

FC-40

ALE-1

MLS-100

YA-30

YA-007FG

MMB-89

MHG-1

CT-118

CE77Win

CT-62 AVAILABLE OPTION Linear Amplifier/AC Power Supply AC Power Supply Desktop Microphone Antenna Tuner (Coaxial Lines) Antenna Tuner (Wire/Whip Antennas) Automatic Link Establishment Unit External Speaker Broadband HF Antenna HF Multi-Band Mobile Antenna One-Touch Mobile Bracket Carrying Handle Control Cable (for the VL-1000 Linear Amplifier) PC Programming Software PC Programming Cable GENERAL The Vertex Standard VX-1700 is a low-cost, integrated HF communications transceiver designed for the worldwide Marine, Land Mobile, and Government markets. The Vertex Standard VX-1700 provides continuous receiver coverage from 30 kHz to 29.99999 MHz, and transmitter coverage as appropriate for the users application. Operat-

ing modes provided include J2B (USB or LSB), J3E (USB or LSB), A1A, A3E, and H3E (only on 2182 kHz in the Marine version), making the VX-1700 ideal for a wide variety of voice, telegraphy, and many data communica-

tion applications. Advanced features of the Vertex Standard VX-1700 include 200 memory channels (arranged in five banks), keyboard frequency entry with frequency resolution to 10 Hz (100 Hz in Memory mode), and Alpha-Numeric labeling of Memory channels. Ease in programming fleet systems is provided. And the Selcall feature allows paging of a single transceiver or groups of transceivers by a dispatch center. Available options include the VL-1000/VP-1000 1 kW Linear Amplifier/Power Supply, FP-1030A AC Power Supply, FC-30 Automatic External Antenna Tuner (for 50 Ohm unbalanced antenna feedlines), FC-40 Automatic External Antenna Tuner (for an end-fed random-length wire or long whip antenna), YA-30 Broadband Dipole Antenna, YA-007FG Mobile Antenna, MD-200A8X Desk Microphone, MLS-100 External Speaker, and the ALE-

1 Automatic Link Establishment Unit which automatically selects the channel with the best LQA (Link Quality Analy-

sis) score from the programmed channels. This manual includes installation, configuration, interfac-

ing, and operating instructions for the Vertex Standard VX-1700. We encourage you to read this manual thor-

oughly before installing or operating this transceiver. SAFETY/WARNING INFORMATION The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be fixed-mounted on outdoor permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 2.3 m from all persons during normal operation and must not exceed an antenna gain of 0 dBd. This device must be restricted to work related operations in an Occupational/Controlled RF exposure Environ-

ment, not exceeding a maximum transmitting duty factor of 50%. The antenna(s) used with this device must satisfy the antenna co-location requirements of 47 C.F.R. 1.1307(b)(3).

Do not modify this repeater for any reason. Refer service of this repeater to qualified technicians only. NOTICE!

When the repeater become abnormal, such as the overheating, smoke smell of burning, etc., turn the main power switch off and disconnect the Main Power Source connector from the rear of the VX-1700 immedi-

ately. Also disconnect any backup power source you may have connected to the rear of the VX-1700.

Do not place any combustible material near the repeater.

Do not spray any liquid over the repeater.

Ensure that the power and antenna connections are securely made, using cables with excess capacity for the power being utilized. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 1 FRONT PANEL CONTROL & SWITCHES MIC Jack This modular jack accepts microphone voice input, as well as scanning and PTT (Push To Talk) control from the microphone. Specified microphone imped-

ance is 500 - 600 Ohms. POWER Switch This is the main on/off switch for the VX-1700. Press and hold this switch for one second to toggle the transceivers power on and off. CH (Channel) Selector Knob The Channel selector knob selects memory channels, and tunes the VFO at a rate of 30 steps per revolution. ALARM Button Pressing this button activates the alarm generator, with the alarm tone emanating from the speaker (receiver audio is muted, and no transmission occurs). To trans-

mit the alarm tone, press both the [ALARM] and the

[2182] button (described next). 2182 Button Pressing this button places the VX-1700 in the Emer-

gency Channel mode, with the following results:

(A) The transceiver is instantly set to 2182 kHz in the H3E mode,

(B) The EMRG notation appears on the LCD dis-

play, indicating Emergency Channel Operation. VOL Knob This control adjusts the receiver audio volume from the speaker. Clockwise rotation of this control in-

creases the volume level. SQL Knob This control may be used silence the receiver when no signals are being received. Clockwise rotation of this control cause the receiver to respond only to pro-

gressively stronger signals; conversely, counter-clock-

wise rotation of this control allows progressively weaker signals to be heard. When a signal or noise breaks through the squelch threshold, the icon on the display will be illuminated. P1 - P4 Keys (PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION KEYS) These four keys functions can be customized, via pro-

gramming by your Vertex Standard dealer. The fac-

tory defaults are shown below. P1 Key: Press this key to tune the receiver frequency downward without changing the transmit frequency (Clarifier function). P2 Key: Toggles the Key Lockout feature on and off. P3 Key: Press this key to tune the receiver frequency upward without changing the transmit fre-

quency (Clarifier function). P4 Key: Turns the internal speaker (or external speaker, if used) on and off. Keypad These 12 keys are used for both frequency entry and/

or certain operational commands. LCD Display This multi function LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) in-

cludes frequency readout or Alpha/Numeric Tag labeling of the channel in use, plus a Signal Strength/

Power Output meter, and icons which provide visual confirmation of transceiver status. Speaker The internal speaker is located here. Page 2 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL FRONT PANEL CONTROL & SWITCHES Key Primary Function (Press Key) Secondary Function (Press

+ ) KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Selects the Operating Mode. Toggles the IF Bandpass Filter between WIDE and NARROW in the J2B and A1A modes (only). Toggles the Noise Blanker on and off. Toggles the Noise Blanker on and off. Activates the Antenna Tuning Process. Activates the Antenna Tuning Process to the all Memory Channels in the current Memory Bank. Changes the synthesizer step in the VFO mode. Changes the synthesizer step in the VFO mode. None None Indicates the memory channel with the channel frequency and channels Alpha/numeric Tag alternately when the channel display format is set to the Alpha/

numeric Display mode. Indicates the memory channel with the channel frequency and channels Alpha/numeric Tag alternately when the channel display format is set to the Alpha/

numeric Display mode. Selects the frequency control method among VFO mode, ITU mode, and Memory mode. Selects the frequency control method among VFO mode, ITU mode, and Memory mode. Activates the Dual Watch feature. Selects the Scan Resume mode. Activates the Memory Write mode (for memory channel storage). Activates the Memory Write mode (for memory channel storage). Toggles the Display intensity between High and Low. Engages the Set (Menu) mode. Activates the Secondary key function. Disables the Secondary key function. Activetes the Alternate key function. Disables the Alternate key function. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 3 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS INPUT (13.8 V) This is the main DC power input jack for the VX-1700. ANT Jack This PL-259 (M Type) connector is used for con-

nection of the coaxial feedline from the antenna. When the optional FC-30 or FC-40 External Antenna Tuner is used, the RF interconnection cable from the FC-30 or FC-40 connects here, while the antenna wire or whip connects to the FC-30 or FC-40. GPS Jack This 9-pin serial DB-9 jack is for interconnection to a GPS receiver (not supplied) capable of supplying NMEA-0183 data. DATA Jack This 6-pin mini-DIN jack is for interconnection to a TNC (Terminal Node Controller) or other data trans-

mission/reception modem device (such as a WeatherFax demodulator). TUNER Jack This 8-pin mini-DIN jack is for interconnection to the optional FC-30 or FC-40 External Antenna Tuner. ACC Jack This 10-pin mini-DIN jack is for interconnection to the optional VL-1000 Linear Amplifier. KEY Jack This 3.5-mm miniature phone jack accepts a CW

(Morse Code) key or output from an electronic CW keyer unit. Key up voltage is + 5.0 V, and key-down current is 1.2 mA. EXT SPKR Jack This 3.5-mm miniature phone jack provides receiver audio output for an external speaker. Available audio output is 2.2 Watts, and the permitted impedance is 4 to 16 Ohms. Inserting a plug into this jack automati-

cally disables the internal speaker. GND Terminal Post Use this terminal to connect the transceiver to a good earth ground bus, for safety and optimum performance. Use a large diameter, short braided cable. Page 4 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL INSTALLATION Antenna Precautions Always locate antennas such that they can never come in contact with outdoor power lines in the event of a cata-

strophic antenna support or power line support structure failure. Ground the support structure adequately, so as to dissipate energy absorbed during a lightning strike. Install appropriate lightning arrestors in the antenna lead-in and rotator cable (if used) according to the arrestors instruc-

tions. In the event of an approaching electrical storm, discon-

nect all antenna lead-in, rotator cables, and power cables completely from your station if the storm is not immedi-

ately in your area. Do not allow disconnected cables to touch the case of your VX-1700 transceiver or accesso-

ries, as lightning can easily jump from the cable to the circuitry of your transceiver via the case, causing irrepa-

rable damage. If a lightning storm is in progress in your immediate area, do not attempt to disconnect the cables, as you could be killed instantly if lightning should strike your antenna structure or a nearby power line. If a vertical antenna is utilized, be certain that humans and/

or pets and farm animals are kept away both from the radi-

ating element (to prevent electrical shock and RF expo-

sure danger) and the ground system, in the event of an electrical storm. The buried radials of a ground-mounted vertical antenna can carry lethal voltages outward from the center of the antenna in the event of a direct lightning strike. Heat and Ventilation To ensure long life of the components, be certain to pro-

vide adequate ventilation around the cabinet of the VX-

1700. The cooling system of the transceiver must be free to draw cool air in from the bottom of the transceiver and expel warm air from the rear of the transceiver. Do not install the transceiver on top of another heat-gen-

erating device (such as a linear amplifier), and do not place equipment, books, or papers on top of the transceiver. Place the transceiver on a hard, flat, stable surface. Avoid heat-

ing vents and window locations that could expose the trans-

ceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot cli-

mates. Safety Precautions Before proceeding with installation of the VX-1700 trans-

ceiver, please read and observe all safety and operating instructions. Consult with qualified installation or service personnel should any questions arise regarding these im-

portant safety tips. Power Connections The power connector for the VX-1700 must only be con-

nected to a DC source providing 13.8 Volts DC (15 %), and capable of at least 20 Amperes of current. Do not con-

nect this apparatus to any other DC voltage, and never connect the DC power cable to an AC source of any kind. Always observe proper polarity when making DC connec-

tions. Our Limited Warranty does not cover damage caused by improper power connections. Note that other manufacturers may use the same type of DC power connector as does your VX-1700 transceiver, but the wiring configuration of the other manufacturers plug may be different from that specified for your trans-

ceiver. Serious damage can be caused if improper DC con-

nections are made; consult with a qualified service techni-

cian when in doubt. Grounding for Electrical Safety Connect the rear panel ground lug to a good earth ground. For best performance, such a ground should consist of one or more ground rods 2.6 m (8 feet) long, connected to the transceiver via a low-inductance cable such as a heavy braided wire (the shield from surplus/discarded RG-213 type cable is ideal). The lead-in cable should be as short as possible. Do not use gas lines as a ground connection!

Electrical Shock Prevention Be certain that all station wiring is properly insulated so as to prevent short-circuits which could damage this trans-

ceiver and/or accessories connected to it. Be sure to pro-

tect power cables from damage due to abrasion by ensur-

ing that they cannot be walked upon nor crushed under rolling chairs, etc. Never route power cables near sharp metallic edges which might cut through protective insula-

tion. Never spill liquids into this transceiver, and do not drop metallic objects into the transceiver enclosure. Electrical shock may result when you attempt to remove the object. Unsupervised children should be kept away from any elec-

trical apparatus such as the VX-1700 Transceiver and its accessories. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 5 INSTALLATION Electromagnetic Compatibility and RF Exposure If this transceiver is used with or in the vicinity of a com-

puter or computer-driven accessories, you may need to experiment with grounding and/or radio frequency inter-

ference (RFI) suppression devices (such as ferrite cores) to minimize interference to your communications caused by energy leakage from the computer. Although there is negligible radio frequency (RF) leakage from the VX-1700 transceiver itself, its antenna system should be located as far away from humans and animals as practicable, so as to avoid the possibility of shock due to accidental contact with the antenna or excessive long-term exposure to RF energy. Preliminary Inspection Inspect the transceiver visually immediately upon open-

ing the packing carton. Confirm that all controls and switches work freely, and inspect the cabinet for any dam-

age. Gently shake the transceiver to verify that no internal components have been shaken loose due to rough han-

dling during shipping. If any evidence of damage is discovered, document it thor-

oughly and contact the shipping company (or your local dealer, if the unit was purchased over-the-counter) so as to get instructions regarding the prompt resolution of the damage situation. Be certain to save the shipping carton, especially if there are any punctures or other evidence of damage incurred during shipping; if it is necessary to re-

turn the unit for service or replacement, use the original packing materials but put the entire package inside an-

other packing carton, so as to preserve the evidence of shipping damage for insurance purposes. Page 6 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL POWER REQUIREMENTS AND BASIC INSTALLATION INSTALLATION DC Power Connections The VX-1700 transceiver is designed for operation from 13.8 Volts DC, negative ground, with the DC source being capable of providing 20 Amperes of continuous current. For mobile applications, the fused (25-A) DC cable sup-

plied with this transceiver may be used for making the power connections. Be absolutely certain to observe the proper polarity when making power connections:

The RED DC power lead connects to the Positive (+) DC terminal; and The BLACK DC power lead connects to the Negative () DC terminal. To minimize noise pickup, and to provide the best input voltage stability for your transceiver, we recommend you connect the DC cable directly to the vehicle battery, rather than to the ignition or accessory circuitry. Route the DC cable as far away from ignition cables as possible, and cut off any extra cable (from the battery end) to minimize volt-

age drop. If the DC cable is not long enough, use #12 AWG VX-1700

(minimum) stranded, insulated wire to extend it. Be abso-

lutely certain to solder the connections at the splice se-

curely, and provide ample insulation for the soldered splice

(heat shrink tubing plus black electrical tape work well). Use the following procedure to connect the DC cable:

Before connecting the DC cable to the battery, mea-

sure the voltage across the battery terminals with the engine running fast enough to show a charge. If the voltage is above 15 Volts, the vehicles voltage regula-

tor should be adjusted to reduce the charging voltage below 14 Volts.

With the radio end of the cable disconnected, connect the RED cable lead to the POSITIVE battery termi-

nal, and the BLACK cable lead to the NEGATIVE bat-

tery terminal. Make certain that the battery terminal connections are tight, and remember to check them pe-

riodically for signs of loosening and/or corrosion.

Make sure the POWER switch on the VX-1700 trans-

ceiver is off, and plug the DC cable into the INPUT jack on the rear panel of the transceiver. CAUTION! In mobile installations, check to ensure that the transceiver POWER switch is turned off whenever start-

ing or stopping the engine, to avoid potential damage from switching transients. Cigarette Lighter Plug Fuse Box 12V Battery FUSE: 25A RED BLACK VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 7 INSTALLATION MOBILE MOUNTING The optional MMB-89 Mobile Mounting Bracket allows quick insertion and removal of the VX-1700 transceiver from the vehicle. Complete installation instructions are provided with the bracket. Mobile Antenna Considerations The VX-1700 transceiver is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50-Ohm resistive impedance at the desired operating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, the power amplifiers protection circuitry will begin to reduce the power output if there is more than a 50% divergence from the specified impedance (less than 25 Ohms or greater than 100 Ohms, corresponding to a Standing Wave Ratio

(SWR) of 2.0:1). Compliance with this specification criti-

cally depends on the range of frequencies on which opera-

tion will take place, and the design of the antenna(s) in use. If your mobile or marine operation requires wide frequency coverage, the Yaesu YA-007FG or similar mobile whip antenna may be used in conjunction with the Yaesu FC-

40 External Antenna Tuner. The FC-40 is designed to ac-

commodate a wide variety of whip impedances at the op-

erating frequency, converting these to the desired 50 ohm impedance via a sophisticated microprocessor-controlled impedance matching circuit. The FC-40 and VX-1700 pro-

vide memory of antenna matching settings sufficient for all channels on Memory Bank 1. In marine applications, the FC-40 is also ideal for the use with a backstay an-

tenna or marine mobile whip. The FC-40 should be located at or near the base of the antenna, so as to minimize losses and stray radiation. The short lead-in wire from the whip must be securely bonded both to the FC-40 and the antenna (whip or wire), and the FC-40 must be securely bonded to the vehicle or vessel ground system, which will act as a counterpoise for the FC-40 and antenna radiating element. Be sure to weather-

proof all outdoor connections thoroughly, especially in maritime environments. Complete the installation by connecting the RF coaxial cable and FC-40 control cable as shown in the pictorial below. Complete installation instructions are found in the FC-40 Instruction Manual; follow the manufacturers in-

stallation instructions when using a whip antenna other than the YA-007FG. For extending the operating frequency range of an antenna fed with coaxial cable, the Yaesu model FC-30 Antenna Tuner may also be used. The impedance matching range of the FC-30 is from 17 Ohms to 150 Ohms. Interconnec-

tion guidelines may be found in the Operating Manual for the FC-30. VX-1700 FC-30 Page 8 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL INSTALLATION MOBILE MOUNTING Mobile Station Grounding Although satisfactory grounding in most installations will be achieved via the DC cables negative lead and the an-

tenna systems coaxial cable shield, it may be necessary, in some installations, to provide a direct ground connec-

tion at the mounting location of the transceiver. Due to unexpected resonances which may naturally occur in any location, improper communication system performance may result from insufficient grounding. These symptoms may include: RF feedback (resulting in distortion of your transmitted signal), unintended scanning, blinking or blank-

ing of the frequency display, or loss of memory. Note that these conditions may occur in any communica-

tions installation. The VX-1700 includes extensive filter-

ing designed to minimize the chance of such problems;

however, random currents set up by insufficient RF ground-

ing can nullify such filtering. Bonding the rear panel GND terminal of the VX-1700 transceiver to the vehicle or vessels ground system should clear up any such difficul-

ties. Vertex Standard does not recommend the use of on glass mobile antennas unless the shield of the coaxial cable is securely grounded near the feedpoint of the antenna. Such antennas frequently are responsible for the ground-related difficulties described above. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 9 INSTALLATION BASE STATION INSTALLATION DC Power Connections For base station installations, Yaesu recommends the use of the Model FP-1030A AC Power Supply. The FP-

1030A provides a regulated 13.8 V DC supply at up to 25-Ampere. Other models of DC power supplies may be used with the VX-1700, but the 13.8 V DC input voltage, 20-Ampere current capability, and DC cable polarity guidelines de-

scribed previously must be strictly followed.

If you are connecting the FP-1030A with the VX-1700 for the first time, before connecting power check the label in the rear of the FP-1030A which indicates the VX-1700 AC mains voltage for which the supply is currently set. CAUTION! Permanent damage can result if improper sup-

ply voltage is applied to this transceiver. Your warranty does not cover damage caused by application of AC, re-

versed polarity DC, or DC outside of the specified range of 13.8 V 15%. If using a power supply other than the FP-1030A, ensure that the DC supply connector to the transceiver matches the VX-1700 wiring configuration. Other manufacturers may utilize power supplies with a physically matched connector that is wired differently; this will cause serious damage to the VX-1700 transceiver!

FP-1030A 0 5 1 0 15 20 0 5 2 0 30 40 V A O V E RL O A D CONTINUOUS CURRENT 25A PO WER ON OF F FUSE: 25A RED BLACK Supplied DC Cable Page 10 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL INSTALLATION BASE STATION INSTALLATION Base Station Antenna Considerations As with mobile or maritime installations, antenna perfor-

mance is critical to base station communications system effectiveness. Every effort must be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system utilized with the VX-

1700 is as close as practicable to the specified 50-Ohm impedance value, and that mechanical and electrical com-

ponent integrity are maintained at all times. For wide frequency range applications, Vertex Standards Model YA-30 Broadband Dipole Antenna may be ideal for your communication requirements. Covering an oper-

ating frequency range of 2-30 MHz, the YA-30 eliminates the need for multiple antennas which might otherwise be required for equivalent frequency coverage. The type of antenna required for a particular communica-

tions distance will vary. A complete discussion of this topic is beyond the range of this manual; however, a few gen-

eral guidelines will be offered herewith. Any antenna to be installed should be free of nearby ob-

structions which might interfere with its radiation pattern. The antenna, its support structure, and its cables must never be installed in such a manner that would allow them to contact with power or telephone lines in the event of a catastrophic windstorm or other cause of major failure. An adequate safety is usually provided by keeping the antenna and its support structure 1.5 times the height of the support plus the length of any antenna or guy wires attached to the support. When installing a balanced antenna such as a dipole, re-

member that the VX-1700 transceiver is designed for use with an (unbalanced) coaxial feedline. Always use a balun or other balancing device so as to ensure proper antenna system performance. VX-1700 Vertical antennas usually provide excellent coverage be-

yond about 1000 km (600 miles), but very poor coverage at closer distances. Horizontal antennas are frequently better for shorter distances, but they may require a stout support structure such as a tower. The height of the hori-

zontal antenna, and the nature of the ground below it, have a profound impact on the favored launch angle for the main radiation lobe from the antenna at a particular frequency. For example, at 6 MHz a horizontal dipole 10 meters high

(33 feet) will provide excellent local coverage out to about 500 km (300 miles); however, at the same frequency the dipole would have to be much higher (perhaps 50 meters or 165 feet) for satisfactory communication over a range of 3000 km (1800 miles). On the other hand, at 26 MHz the same dipole at a height of 10 meters could, ionospheric propagation conditions permitting, be expected to provide outstanding performance over the same 3000 km distance. 50 60 70 80 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 40 30 20 10 h=10m 40 30 20 10 2.0 1.0 0 1.0 2.0 50 60 70 80 90 80 70 60 50 h=50m 40 30 20 10 2.0 1.0 0 1.0 2.0 Install the ferrite core as close to connector as possible. FC-40 Wrap the ends of the waterproof cap with sealing tape to protect a g a i n s t m o i s t u r e ingress. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 11 INSTALLATION BASE STATION INSTALLATION Excellent reference texts and computer software are avail-

able for the design and optimization of HF antennas. Your dealer or installer should be able to assist you with all as-

pects of your antenna installation. Use high-quality coaxial cable for the lead-in to your VX-

1700 transceiver. All efforts at providing an efficient an-

tenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy coaxial cable is used. Losses in coaxial lines increase as the fre-

quency increases, so a coaxial line with 0.5 dB of loss at 6 MHz may have 2 dB of loss at 26 MHz (1 dB is a just-

perceptible decrease in signal strength). As a general rule, smaller-diameter coaxial cables tend to have higher losses than larger-diameter cables, although the precise differ-

ences depend critically on the cable construction, materi-

als, and the quality of the connectors used on the cable. See the cable manufacturers specifications for details. For reference, the chart below shows approximate loss fig-

ures for typically-available coaxial cables frequently used in HF installations. Loss in dB per 30 m (100 ft) For Selected 50 Ohms Coaxial Cables

(Assumes 50 Ohms Input/Output Terminations) CABLE TYPE RG-58A RG-58 Form RG-8X RG-8A, RG-213 RG-8 Form Belden 9923 RG-17A 2 MHz 0.55 0.54 0.39 0.27 0.22 0.18 0.08 LOSS 15 MHz 28 MHz 1.75 1.50 1.07 0.85 0.65 0.50 0.30 2.60 2.00 1.85 1.25 0.88 0.69 0.46

Loss figures are approximate; consult cable manufac-

tures catalog for complete specifications.

Loss figures can increase significantly if high SWR is present on the transmission line. Base Station Grounding The VX-1700 HF transceiver, like any other HF commu-

nications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to sta-

tion efficiency in a number of ways.

It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator.

It can minimize RF currents flowing on the shield of the coaxial cable and the chassis of the transceiver which may cause interference to nearby home enter-

tainment devices or laboratory test equipment.

It can minimize the possibility of erratic transceiver operation caused by RF feedback or improper current flow through logic devices. An effective earth ground system may take several forms;

for a more complete discussion, see an appropriate RF engineering text. The information presented below is in-

tended only as a guideline. Typically, the ground connection consists of one or more 2.4m (8) copper-clad steel rods, driven into the ground. If multiple ground rods are used, they should be config-

ured in a V configuration, and bonded together at the apex of the V which is nearest the station location. Use a heavy, braided cable (such as the discarded shield from type RG-213 coaxial cable) and strong cable clamps to secure the braided cables to the ground rods. Be sure to weatherproof the connections to ensure many years of re-

liable service. Use the same type of heavy, braided cable for the connections to the station ground bus (described below). Inside the station, a common ground bus consisting of a solid copper pipe of at least 25mm (1) diameter should be used. Another ideal ground bus may consist of a wide cop-

per plate (single-sided circuit board material is ideal) se-

cured to the bottom of the operating desk. Grounding con-

nections from individual devices such as transceivers, power supplies, and data communications devices should be made directly to the ground bus using a heavy, braided cable. Do not make ground connections from one electrical de-

vice to another, and thence to the ground bus. This so-

called Daisy Chain grounding technique may nullify any attempt at effective radio frequency grounding. See the drawings below for examples of proper and improper ground connections. Inspect the ground system - inside the station as well as outside - on a regular basis so as to ensure maximum per-

formance and safety. Transceiver Linear Amplifier Power Supply Transceiver Linear Amplifier Power Supply PROPER GROUND CONNECTION IMPROPER GROUND CONNECTION

"Daisy Chain"

Page 12 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL INSTALLATION NOTE VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 13 OPERATION STARTUP PROCEDURES RECEPTION

Be certain that all power supply, antenna, ground, mi-

crophone, and other accessory connections have been properly accomplished.

Rotate the VOL and SQL knobs fully counter-clock-

wise.

Turn on the transceiver by press and holding in the POWER Switch. The LCD display will become illu-

minated.

Rotate the VOL knob for a comfortable listening level on the incoming signals or noise present on the speaker.

When no signal is present on the channel, rotate the SQL knob clockwise until the background noise is just silenced. Unless you are responsible for listening for very weak signals (very near the background noise), silencing the receiver using the circuitry is usually pref-

erable in most application.

When a signal strong enough to override the squelch threshold is received, the incoming signal will be heard icon will be illuminated. in the speaker, and When the incoming signal is disappeared, the icon will still icon will disappear, although the be illuminated.

When a signal is being received, the S/PO meter will become illuminated according to the incoming signal strength. You may use this S/PO meter reading to com-

pare communications path effectiveness on different channels, or to assist with optimum antenna rotation, if a directional antenna is being used.

When receive the impulse noise, such as that from a power line or a vehicle, press the keypads [2(NB)]

(Noise Blanker) key to reduce the noise level. When icon will be the noise blanker is activated, the illuminated. Press the [2(NB)] key again to disable the noise blanker.

If the station you are listening to should drift or other-

wise be unclear (the voice may sound too high-pitched or too low-pitched), pressing the [P1] or [P3] key may improve the sound of the incoming signal. The [P1]/

[P3] key function does not affect your transmission frequency; only the receive frequency is being adjusted. When the receiving frequency is higher than displayed frequency, the icon will appear to the right of the frequency display. Similarly, when the receiving fre-

quency is lower than displayed frequency, the icon will appear to the right of the frequency display. Press and hold in both [P1] and [P3] keys for one second to reset the offset.

If the LCD display is too bright, press the keypads

[0(DIM)] key to reduce the display brightness. Press the [0(DIM)] key again return to the LCD display to nominal brightness level.

To turn the internal speaker (or external speaker, if used) off, press the [P4] key. Press the [P4] key again to restore the speaker audio. Page 14 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SELECTION The VX-1700 includes the following frequency selection capabilities:

VFO Mode

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the operating OPERATION frequency.

If the tuning rate is too slow or too fast, the frequency synthesizer steps may be changed by pressing the keypads [4(STEP)] key. Available step sizes are 10 Hz, 100 Hz, and 1 kHz.

The microphones [UP] or [DWN] button may also be used to select the operating frequency. Pressing the UP or DWN button momentarily will cause the operating frequency to increment or decrement one step, respec-

tively. Pressing and holding the [UP] or [DWN] but-

ton in for 1/2 second will initiate upward or downward scanning, respectively. Releasing the [UP] or [DWN]

button halts the scan.

The VFO frequency may be entered directly from the keypad.

Press the keypads [ENT] key momentarily, then enter six digits of the desired operating frequency

(the 10s of Hz digit can not be entered, even if 10 Hz steps are selected; this is a time saving fea-

ture). If you make a mistake during frequency en-

try, rotate the Channel Selector knob so as to cause the erroneous digit of the frequency to blink; now, press the correct number on the key pad, and con-

tinue with the remainder of the frequency entry pro-

cess.

If you require split-frequency operation (different transmit/receive frequencies), press the [ENT] key momentarily, then enter the six digits of the desired transmit frequency; otherwise (to transmit and re-

ceive on the same frequency), skip to the next step.

Press and hold in the [ENT] key for 1/2 second to finalize the entry of the VFO frequency (frequen-

cies).

If you need to change the operating mode, press the keypads [1(MODE)] key. Available operating modes are J3E(USB), J3E(LSB), J2B (USB), A1A(CW), and A3E(AM).

A VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator) System

ITU Marine Channel

Memory Channel

A one-touch (2.182 MHz) Emergency Channel Memory, which places the transceiver on 2.182 MHz (in transceivers configured for Marine use).

In the VFO mode, the frequency is displayed on the right side, with the operating mode icon being displayed at the left edge of the display. On the left side of the display, the current synthesizer step size is displayed.

In the ITU mode, the frequency and operating mode are displayed as they are during VFO operation; how-

ever, the left side of the display indicates the ITU Ma-

rine Channel designator.

In the Memory Channel Mode, the memory channel number is displayed on the left side of the display (for example, 1-005). The digit to the left of the hyhen is the Memory Bank Number, while the digits to the right are the Channel Numbers within that bank. Therefore, in the example below, the display is indicating Chan-

nel #5 on Memory Bank #1.

In the Emergency Mode, the frequency 2.182.0 is displayed on the right side, with the special Alpha Tag EMRG. Frequency and channel selection are very simple on the VX-1700:

Select the desired channel grouping (VFO, ITU, and Memory Channel) by repeatedly pressing the keypads

[7(V/M)] key. The circulation of channel groups is VFO

 Memory Bank 1  Memory Bank 2 

Memory Bank 3  Memory Bank 4  Memory Bank 4  ITU  VFO .. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 15 OPERATION FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SELECTION Memory Channel Mode

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the desired Memory Channel within the selected Memory Bank. Remember that there are a total of five Memory Banks, so if you do not find a particular channel, it may have been stored in a different Memory Bank.

The microphone [UP] and [DWN] buttons may also be used to select the Memory Channel. Pressing the

[UP] or [DWN] button momentarily will cause the Memory Channel to increment or decrement one step, respectively. Pressing and holding the [UP] or [DWN]

button in for 1/2 second will initiate upward or down-

ward scanning on the Memory Channels, respectively. Releasing the [UP] or [DWN] button halts the scan. ITU Marine Channel

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the desired ITU Memory Channel within the standard ITU Marine Channel Bank provided. The operating mode is auto-

matically selected, and can not be changed.

The microphone [UP] and [DWN] buttons may also be used to select the ITU Memory Channel. Pressing the [UP] or [DWN] button momentarily will cause the ITU Memory Channel to increment or decrement one step, respectively. Pressing and holding the [UP] or

[DWN] button in for 1/2 second will initiate upward or downward scanning on the ITU Memory Channels, respectively. Releasing the [UP] or [DWN] button halts the scan. 2.182 MHz Emergency Channel Mode A special Emergency Channel feature of the VX-1700 pro-

vides several important operational benefits for the owner.

Pressing the [2182] button automatically switches the transceiver to the Marine Distress Channel, 2182 kHz

(2.182 MHz), and also places the transceiver in the H3E (Single-Sideband AM) mode. On the display, the frequency 2.182.0 will be displayed, as well as a special Alpha Tag EMRG, designating this as the Emergency Channel.

If desired, the operating mode may be changed to J3E(USB) by pressing the keypads [1(MODE)] key.

The [ALARM] button may be used for sending a dis-

tress signal. To test the alarm, just press the [ALARM]

button momentarily. After one second, an audible alarm will be heard, although no transmission occurs. Press the [ALARM] button again to stop the test alarm.

In an Emergency, press the [2182] button while press-

ing and holding in the [ALARM] button. This VX-1700 will transmit the international marine distress signal

(alternating 1300 Hz and 2200 Hz tones) for 35 sec-

onds. Press the [ALARM] button (not the [2182] but-

ton) to cancel the transmitted distress signal.

Press the [2182] button again to exit the 2.182 MHz Emergency Channel Mode.

Be certain your operators and crew understand the func-

tion of the 2182 Alarm feature, and make sure they understand that it is only to be used in case of a true emergency situation. Front Panel Locking To prevent inadvertent changing of the channel fre-

quency or other front panel parameters, press the [P2]

key on the front panel. All keys, and the Channel Se-

lector knob, will locked out of the operational com-

mand capability except for the POWER switch, the

[ALARM] and [2182] buttons, and the [P2] key it-

self. The icon will appear on the display. Press the [P2] key again to release the front panel to normal operation. Page 16 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATION TRANSMISSION

For Voice transmission, close the PTT (Push To Talk) switch on the microphone; the transmitter will now be icon will be illuminated activated (note that the on the LCD display). Hold the microphone about 1 inch (25 mm) from your mouth, and speak into the front of the microphone in a normal voice level. Release the PTT switch to return to the receive mode (the icon will be again illuminated, and the icon will go out).

For CW (Morse Code telegraphy) in the A1A mode, begin sending using your telegraph key or electronic keyer. The VX-1700 will automatically be placed in the transmit mode when you start to send, and will re-

vert to the receive mode when you stop sending. As you send, a Sidetone audio generator allows you to monitor your sending.

For Data transmission (including Morse Code telegra-

phy using a TNC (Terminal Node Controller) and key-

board, or similar computer-driven data transmission devices), transmit/receive control is exercised by the software which accompanies the data transmission equipment in use. See the Users Manual for your ter-

minal equipment for operating instructions. Remem-

ber to follow the maximum power output guidelines during continuous-duty operation such as RTTY (Ra-

dio Teletype) in the J2B mode. Adjust the TX Audio level from the TNC for a maximum of 50 Watts of power output (5 or 6 segments illuminated on the Power Output Bar Graph) if long periods of continuous trans-

mission are anticipated. Antenna Tuning Procedures When the optional FC-30 or FC-40 External Antenna Tuner is installed, it is activated on each channel auto-

matically. icon will appears at the upper right corner on If the the LCD display while transmitting, the antenna system may require retuning. Use the following procedure.

Be certain that all connections to the FC-30/-40 have been properly made.

With the appropriate channel selected via the Main Dial, press the keypads [3(TUNER)] key. The icon on the LCD Display will blink, and the VX-1700 will transmit for a short time. Thereafter, the transceiver will return to the receive mode, and the icon will now be illuminated constantly.

The FC-30/-40s microprocessor-based circuitry in-

cludes memory sufficient to retain 100 (for FC-30, 200 for FC-40) antenna tuning settings in memory. This will greatly reduce frequency change time. If you uti-

lize more than 100 or 200 operating channels that are widely removed in frequency, the new tuning settings will be over-written on a first-in, first-out basis. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 17 OPERATION DUAL WATCH The Dual Watch feature allows the user or dispatcher to operate on one channel while periodically making a brief check of Memory Channel 1-001 (Memory Bank #1, Channel #1). The Dual Watch feature can be engaged so long as there is frequency and mode data written into memory channel 1-001. Every four seconds, the transceiver will automatically switch over to memory channel 1-001. If a station is transmitting on memory channel 1-001, one of two things will happen:

If the VX-1700 is in the Carrier Drop mode, the trans-

ceiver will hold on memory channel 1-001 until the transmission ceases. The transceiver will continue to hold for ten seconds after the transmission ends, in case the other station decides to resume transmitting. After the three second delay, Dual Watch will resume, with your original operating channel (not memory channel 1-001) being restored to the Main Display.

If the VX-1700 is set to the Time Delay mode, the transceiver will hold on memory channel 1-001 for five seconds, then Dual watch operation will resume

(irrespective of the transmit/receive status of any sta-

tions on memory channel 1-001). Dual Watch operation is simple to use. Follow these steps:

First, set the desired Resume mode for Dual Watch. Usually, this will be Carrier Drop, which will not allow the transceiver to move off memory channel 1-

01 if someone is still transmitting. To do this, press the

[F] key followed by the [8(DW)] key, then rotate the CH Selector knob until CARR is shown in the LCD display. If you prefer the Time Delay mode, rotate the CH Selector knob until TIME is displayed. Now press the [8(DW)] key again to return to the normal display.

Adjust the SQL control so that the appears and the receiver is silenced. icon dis-

Press the [8(DW)] key to activate Dual Watch. After four seconds, the transceiver will switch over to memory channel 1-001, and will stay there for 1/2 seconds, thereafter returning to your original channel.

If a call is received on memory channel 1-001 dur-

ing Dual Watch operation, the transceiver will lock onto that channel, then resume in accordance with the Re-

sume mode selected previously.

Press the [8(DW)] key again to disable the Dual Watch feature. Operation will revert to your original operat-

ing frequency.

Note that your main operating channel can be changed during Dual Watch operation, but you cannot change channels while memory channel 1-001 is being checked for activity. Page 18 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL ENCRYPTED TRANSMISSION/RECEPTION (REQUIRES AFTER-MARKETING ENCRYPTION MODULE) OPERATION

If the transceivers you (and others in your communi-

cation group) are using are equipped with the after-

market Encryption Module, the Encryption mode may be activated by pressing the [ENCR] key. The icon will become illuminated.

To de-activate encryption, press the [ENCR] key again.

If the signals of all the other stations in your communi-

cations group have a severely distorted or scrambled sound, you may have accidentally de-activated your transceivers encryption mode. Pressing the [ENCR]

key may allow recovery. However, if only one station in your communications group sounds distorted or scrambled, it is possible that the encryption mode of that transceiver may have been accidentally turned off. Either the dispatcher or you may advise the other sta-

tion by switching your encryption off and calling the other station in the non-encrypted mode. Remember that your transmissions will be sent in a non-encrypted format, and will thus not be secure; limit your discus-

sion to a brief advisory regarding the [ENCR] key on the other stations transceiver, then revert to encrypted operation immediately by pressing the [ENCR] key on your transceiver. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 19 SELCALL/TELCALL OPERATION The VX-1700s Selcall feature provides six calling modes:

SELCALL

Selcall The Selcall mode allows you to make an individual/

group call using the individual ID (Identification) number assigned for each transceiver.

Message Call The Message Call mode allows you to send a text message (up to 64 characters of text) to another station.

Position Request Call The Position Request Call mode allows you to re-

quest the position information of another station.

Position Send Call The Position Send Call mode allows you to send your own position information to another station.

Beacon Request Call The Beacon Request Call mode allows you to in-

quire as to the signal quality between your trans-

ceiver and another specific transceiver (before making an individual/group call).

TelCall The TelCall mode allows you to make a telephone call through a telephone interconnect service pro-

vider. The Selcall mode allows you to make an individual/group call using an individual ID (Identification) assigned to each transceiver in your group or fleet. Preparation

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the channel to be used for Selcall.

Disable the VOX and Clarifire features, if necessary.

Press the [SELCALL] key momentarily to activate the icon will be illumi-

Selcall system. The nated on the LCD display. Sending a Selcall

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the ID number of the station to be called using Selcall. Available IDs are: the last-received ID, ten pre-programmed IDs, and Auxiliary, whereby you enter the desired ID using the keypad. To enter the desired ID, rotate the CH Se-

lector knob to AUX, press the keypads [ENT] key, then enter the 4-digit ID number from the keypad; fi-

nally press the [ENT] key again.

Press the [CALL] key momentarily to enter the Call Menu.

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select SELCALL.

Press the [CALL] key again to transmit the Selcall. Receiving a Selcall

When the VX-1700 receives a Selcall matching your individual ID, a bell alarm will be heard, and the LCD will display the received (calling stations) ID number.

Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the Selcall, then press and hold in the PTT switch and speak into the microphone in the usual fashion to reply to the Selcall.

Press the [SELCALL] key again to re-activate the Selcall system. Page 20 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL SELCALL/TELCALL OPERATION MESSAGE CALL Receiving a Message Call

When the VX-1700 receives a Message Call matching your individual ID, a bell alarm will be heard, and the icon will appear at the top center on the LCD, and the received (called stations) ID number and the message will scroll across the display.

Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the Mes-

sage Call mode, then press and hold in the PTT switch and speak into the microphone in the usual fashion to reply to the Message Call.

Press the [SELCALL] key again to re-activate the Selcall system. The Message Call mode allows you to send a text mes-

sage (up to 64 characters of text) to a specific station. Preparation

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the channel to be used for Message Call.

Disable the VOX and Clarifire features, if necessary.

Press the [SELCALL] key momentarily to activate the icon will be illumi-

Selcall system. The nated on the LCD display. Sending a Message Call

Rotate the Channel Selector knob to select the ID of the station to which you wish to send the Message Call. Available IDs are: the last-received ID, ten pre-pro-

grammed IDs, and Auxiliary, whereby you may en-

ter the desired ID using the keypad. To enter the de-

sired ID, rotate the CH Selector knob to AUX, press the keypads [ENT] key, then enter the 4-digit ID num-

ber from the keypad; finally press the [ENT] key again.

Press the [CALL] key momentarily to enter the Call Menu.

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select MESSAGE.

Press the [CALL] key again to display the last trans-

mitted message. If you wish to edit the message:

Press the [ENT] key again, then press the keypad to select the first digit of the message. Example 1: Press the [1(MODE)] key repeatedly to select the character 1 and any of the 27 avail-

able characters. Example 2: Press the [2(NB)] key repeatedly to toggle among the available characters associated with that key: 2  A  B  C  2 Example 3: Press the [0(DIM)] key to toggle the characters 0 and space.

Rotate the CH Selector knob one click clockwise to move the next character. If you make a mistake, press the [1(MODE)] key to back-space the cursor, then re-enter the correct letter, number, or symbol.

Repeat the above steps to program the remaining letters or numbers of the desired message. A total of 64 characters may be used in the message.

Press and hold the [1(MODE)] key to delete the previously-stored data after the cursor.

Press the keypads [ENT] key to terminate the mes-

sage.

Press the [CALL] key again to transmit the Message Call. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 21 SELCALL/TELCALL OPERATION POSITION REQUEST CALL POSITION SEND CALL The Position Request Call mode allows you to request position information from a specific station. The Position Send Call mode allows you to send your own position information to the intended ID station. Preparation

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the channel to be used for the Position Request Call.

Disable the VOX and Clarifire features, if necessary.

Press the [SELCALL] key momentarily to activate the icon will be illumi-

Selcall system. The nated on the LCD display. Sending a Position Request Call

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the ID of the station from which you wish to receive the position information. Available IDs are: the last-received ID, ten pre-programmed IDs, and Auxiliary, whereby you may enter the desired ID using the keypad. To enter the desired ID, rotate the CH Selector knob to AUX, press the keypads [ENT] key, then enter the 4-digit ID number from the keypad; finally press the [ENT]

key again.

Press the [CALL] key momentarily to enter the Call Menu.

Rotate the CHSelector knob to select PoS REQ.

Press the [CALL] key again to transmit the Position Request Call. Receiving a Position Request Call

When the VX-1700 receives a Position Request Call matching your individual ID, the LCD will display the received (calling stations) ID number; your radio will transmit your current position (Latitude/Longitude) automatically.

Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the Posi-

tion Request Call, if desired, press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone in the usual fashion while press and holding the PTT switch to reply to the Posi-

tion Request Call.

Press the [SELCALL] key again to activate the Selcall system. Note: A suitable GPS receiver capable of supplying NMEA-0183 data must be connected to the rear panels GPS jack in order to transmit your current position. Note: A suitable GPS receiver capable of supplying NMEA-0183 data must be connected to the rear panels GPS jack in order to transmit your current position. Preparation

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the channel to be used for the Position Send Call.

Disable the VOX and Clarifire features, if necessary.

Press the [SELCALL] key momentarily to activate the icon will be illumi-

Selcall system. The nated on the LCD display. Sending a Position Send Call

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the ID number of the station to which you wish to send your position data. Available IDs are: the last-received ID, ten pre-

programmed IDs, and Auxiliary, whereby you may enter the desired ID using the keypad. To enter the desired ID, rotate the CH Selector knob to AUX, press the keypads [ENT] key then enter the 4-digit ID number from the keypad, finally press the [ENT] key again.

Press the [CALL] key momentarily to enter the Call Menu.

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select PoS SND.

Press the [CALL] key again to transmit the Position Send Call. Receiving a Position Send Call

When the VX-1700 receives a Position Send Call matching your individual ID, a bell alarm will be heard, and the received (calling stations) ID number, posi-

tion (Latitude/Longitude), and time will scroll across the LCD.

Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the Posi-

tion Send Call, then press and hold in the PTT switch and speak into the microphone in the usual fashion to reply to the Position Send Call.

Press the [SELCALL] key again to activate the Selcall system. Page 22 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL SELCALL/TELCALL OPERATION BEACON REQUEST CALL TELCALL The Beacon Request Call mode allows you to inquire as to the signal quality between your transceiver and another specific transceiver (before placing an individual/group call). Preparation

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the channel to be used for the Beacon Request Call.

Disable the VOX and Clarifire features, if necessary.

Press the [SELCALL] key momentarily to activate the icon will be illumi-

Selcall system. The nated on the LCD display. Sending a Beacon Request Call

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the intended ID to be Position Send Call. Available IDs are: the last-

received ID, ten pre-programmed IDs, and Auxiliary, whereby you may enter the desired ID using the key-

pad. To enter the desired ID, rotate the CH Selector knob to AUX, press the keypads [ENT] key then enter the 4-digit ID number from the keypad, finally press the [ENT] key again.

Press the [CALL] key momentarily to enter the Call Menu.

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select BCN REQ.

Press the [CALL] key again to transmit the Beacon Request Call.

If the Beacon Request call is successful, the Answer signal from the called station will be heard. The Telcall mode allows you to make a telephone call through a telephone interconnect service provider. Preparation

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the channel for Tel Call.

Disable the VOX and Clarifire features, if necessary.

Press the [SELCALL] key momentarily to activate the icon will be illumi-

Selcall system. The nated on the LCD display. Sending a TelCall

Press the [TELCALL] key momentarily to enter the TelCall Menu.

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the Telephone Number to be used for Telcall. Available numbers are:

the last-received number, ten pre-programmed num-

bers, and Auxiliary, whereby you may enter the de-

sired Telephone Number using the keypad. To enter the desired Telephone Number, rotate the CH Selector knob to AUX, press the keypads [ENT] key, then enter the desired Telephone Number (up to 16 digits) from the keypad; finally press the [ENT] key again.

Press the [TELCALL] key again to transmit the TelCall.

When the communication is finished, press the

[TELCALL] key while holding in the PTT switch to send the Hang-up signal. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 23 ALE OPERATION (REQUIRES OPTIONAL ALE-1 UNIT) The VX-1700s ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) fea-

ture allows you to select the channel with the best LQA

(Link Quality Analysis) score from the programmed chan-

nels automatically. Sending an ALE Call

Press the [7(V/M)] key, as needed, to select the Memory Channel mode.

Press the [AEL] key momentarily to activate the ALE feature. The VX-1700 will display the last-activated network. After five seconds from the initial pressing of the [AEL] key, the VX-1700 will initiate the ALE scanner.

If you wish to change the current ALE network, rotate the CH Selector knob to select the desired network.

Press the [CALL] key momentarily to open the station list.

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the station name to which you wish to direct an ALE Call. Available stations are: the last-received station, 100 pre-pro-

grammed stations, and ALL CALL, which is a broad-

cast message which your radio uses to establish a con-

nection with all other stations simultaneously.

Press the [CALL] key again to transmit the ALE Call. Sending an ALE Call with an Imbedded Message

Press the [7(V/M)] key, as needed, to select the Memory Channel mode.

Press the [ALE] key momentarily to activate the ALE feature. The VX-1700 will display the last-activated network. After five seconds from the initial pressing of the [ALE] key, the VX-1700 will initiate the ALE scanner.

If you wish to change the current ALE network, rotate the CH Selector knob to select the desired network.

Press the [CALL] key momentarily to open the station list.

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the station name to which you wish to direct the ALE Call. Available stations are: the last-received station, 100 pre-pro-

grammed stations, and ALL CALL, which is a broad-

cast message which your radio uses to establish a con-

nection with all other stations simultaneously.

Press the keypads [F] key, then press the [CALL] key to display the ten pre-programmed messages.

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the desired mes-

sage. If you wish to edit the message:

Press the [ENT] key again, then press the keypad to select the first digit of the message. Example 1: Press the [1(MODE)] key repeatedly to select the character 1 and any of the 27 avail-

able characters. Example 2: Press the [2(NB)] key repeatedly to toggle among the available characters associated with that key: 2  A  B  C  2 Example 3: Press the [0(DIM)] key to toggle the characters 0 and space.

Rotate the CH Selector knob one click clockwise to move the next character. If you make a mistake, press the [1(MODE)] key to back-space the cursor, then re-enter the correct letter, number, or symbol.

Repeat the above steps to program the remaining letters or numbers of the desired message. A total of 90 characters may be used in the message.

Press and hold the [1(MODE)] key to delete the previously-stored data after the cursor.

Press the keypads [ENT] key to terminate the mes-

sage. If you select the None option, you may send just the ALE Call instead of the ALE Call with the imbedded message.

Press the [CALL] key again to transmit the ALE Call with the imbedded message. Page 24 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL MEMORY CHANNEL STORAGE

Press the [7(V/M)] key, as needed, to select the Memory Channel mode.

Press the [9(M/W)] key; on the LCD, you will see a blinking memory channel number.

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the Memory channel onto which you wish to store new frequency information. If you select a channel on which data is already stored, entering new data will cause you to over-

write the data previously stored.

Press the keypads [ENT] key, then enter six digits of the desired operating frequency (the 10s of Hz digit can not be entered, even if 10 Hz steps are selected, as frequency resolution during memory operation is to the nearest 100 Hz step). If you make a mistake during frequency entry, rotate the CH Selector knob so as to cause the erroneous digit of the frequency to blink;

now, press the correct number on the key pad, and con-

tinue with the remainder of the frequency entry pro-

cess.

Press the [ENT] key momentarily, then press the keypads [1(MODE)] key to select the desired operat-

ing mode. Available operating modes are J3E(USB), J3E(LSB), J2B(USB/LSB), A1A(CW), and A3E(AM).

Press the [ENT] key momentarily. If your radio assign the CLAR (+)/CLAR() functions to the Programmable Function (P1 ~ P4) Keys, set the clarifier offset fre-

quency by pressing the to the [CLAR(+)]/[CLAR()]

key. Otherwise, skip to the next step.

Press the [ENT] key momentarily, then enter six digits of the desired transmit frequency (only if you wish to store independent transmit and receive frequencies on the same channel). Otherwise, skip to the next step.

If you wish to append an Alpha/numeric Tag to this channel, press the [ENT] key momentarily, then enter the desired name Tag using the CH Selector knob and keypad. Otherwise, skip to the next step.

Rotate the CH Selector knob to select the first digit of the label.

Press the keypad to select the desired character. Example 1: Press the [1(MODE)] key repeatedly to select the character 1 and any of the 27 avail-

able characters. Example 2: Press the [2(NB)] key repeatedly to toggle among the available characters associated with that key: 2  A  B  C  2 Example 3: Press the [0(DIM)] key to toggle the characters 0 and space.

Press the [ENT] key momentarily to lock the fre-

quencies, mode, and Tag into the memory. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 25 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS The VX-1700 includes four Programmable Function (P1

~ P4) Keys. The Programmable Function button functions can be customized, via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer, to meet your communications/net-

work requirements. Some features may require the pur-

chase and installation of optional internal accessories. The possible Programmable Function button programming fea-

tures are illustrated below, and these functions are ex-

plained follow. For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. For future reference, check the box next to the func-

tion that has been assigned to each Programmable Func-

tion button on your particular radio, and keep it handy. P1 P2 P3 P4 FUNCTION CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 1 MHz UP 1 MHz Down CLAR (+) CLAR () DW ENCRIPTION LOCK PRI SCAN SPKR OFF RF PWR SEL VOX ALE CALL MONI RCV MSG SELCALL TEL AUX TOGGLE AUX PRS TO H AUX PRS TO L CH 1 - CH 4 Press the assigned programmable key to recall the Dealer pre-programmed channel directly while operating in the Memory Channel mode. 1 MHz UP Press the assigned programmable key to tune the VFO fre-

quency upward in 1 MHz steps while operating in the VFO mode. 1 MHz Down Press the assigned programmable key to tune the VFO fre-

quency downward in 1 MHz steps while operating in the VFO mode. CLAR (+) Press the assigned programmable key to tune the receiver frequency upward without changing the transmit frequency

(Clarifier function). CLAR () Press the assigned programmable key to tune the receiver frequency downward without changing the transmit fre-

quency (Clarifier function). DW Press the assigned programmable key to activate the Dual Watch feature. ENCRYPTION Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the En-

cryption feature on and off. LOCK Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the Key Lockout feature on and off. The icon will appear on the display when the Key Lockout feature is activated. PRI Press the assigned programmable key to activate the Pri-

ority Scan. SCAN Press the assigned programmable key to activate scanning. SPKR OFF Press the assigned programmable key to turn the internal speaker (or external speaker, if used) on and off. The icon will appear on the display when the speaker is set to on. RF PWR SEL Press the assigned programmable key to select the trans-

mit power output level (Low, Medium, and High). icon will appear at the bottom of the display The while operating on the Low Power and Medium Power settings. Page 26 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION (PF) KEYS VOX Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the VOX feature on and off. The feature is activated. icon will appear on the display when the VOX ALE Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the ALE

(Automatic Link Establishment) feature on and off. CALL Press the assigned programmable key to transmit a Selcall

(or ALE) while operating in the Selcall (or ALE) mode. MONI Press the assigned programmable key to disable the noise icon squelch action (hear background noise); the will appear in the LCD. Press again this key to activate the noise squelch (quiet the noise). RCV MSG Press the assigned programmable key to recall the last-

received Selcall or ALE Message. SELCALL Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the SELCALL feature on and off. TELCALL Press the assigned programmable key to transmit a Telcall while operating in the Selcall. AUX TOGGLE Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the op-

tional accessory port 3 on and off. AUX PRS TO H Press the assigned programmable key to turn the optional accessory port 2 to High. AUX PRS TO L Press the assigned programmable key to turn the optional accessory port 1 to Low. VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Page 27 NOTE Page 28 VX-1700 OPERATING MANUAL Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the users authorization to operate this device. Copyright 2005 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. Printed in Japan. 0508j-BE E C 0 5 1 H 1 0 0