FCC ID: K6610854720 PORTABLE UHF TRANSCEIVER

BBBBBEFORE EFORE Y Y Y Y YOUOUOUOUOU B B B B BEGINEGINEGINEGINEGIN EFORE EFORE EFORE OOOOOPERATION PERATION PERATION PERATION PERATION VX-230 Series Operating Manual ONTROLS & C & C & C & C & CONNECTORS CCCCCONTROLS ONTROLS ONTROLS ONNECTORS ONNECTORS ONNECTORS ONTROLS ONNECTORS LED Indicator Glows Green Blinking Green Glows Red Blinking Red Yellow Monitor on (or Side 1, or 2 switch is activated: Non-LCD version) Busy Channel (or SQL off) Transmitting Battery Voltage is Low Receiving a Selective Call Antenna Speaker Push To Talk

(PTT) Switch Side 1 Switch Side 2 Switch CH (Channel) Selector VOL/PWR Knob MIC/SP Jack

(External Mic/Earphone) Microphone Battery Pack Latch E C 0 8 5 U 1 0 0 Copyright 2008 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 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 VERTEX STANDARD (AUSTRALIA) PTY., LTD. Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia Tilt th e B elt C lip BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

To install the battery, hold the transceiver with your left hand, Push the bottom side of the battery pack so your palm is over the speaker and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the back of the radio while tilt-

ing the Belt Clip outward, then push the bottom side of t h e b a t t e r y pack until the battery pack locks with the Battery Pack Latch.

To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any pro-

tective cases. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio, then slide the battery downward and out from the radio while holding the Belt Clip. a tt e r y P e rt t h e B I n s a c k Caution!

Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Lithium-Ion packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-circuited. LOW BATTERY INDICATION As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes to low, substitute a freshly charged battery and recharge the depleted pack. When the battery voltage is low, the LED indicator on the top of the radio will blink red. Furthermore, if your Dealer sets the Low Battery Alert fea-

ture into the transceiver, an alert beeper will sound when the bat-

tery voltage is low. Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmo-

spheric 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 opera-

tion 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 preprogrammed operating frequencies of this radio. Notice !

There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized VERTEX STANDARD Service Representative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for installation of optional ac-

cessories. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not ex-

pressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the users au-

thorization to operate this device. PRELIMINARY STEPS

Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described previously.

Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. Never at-

tempt to operate this transceiver without an antenna connected.

If you have a Speaker/Microphone, we recommend that it not be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation of the VX-230. OPERATION QUICK START

Turn the top panels VOL/PWR knob clockwise to turn on the radio on.

Turn the top panels CH selector knob to choose the desired operating chan-

nel.

Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the volume level. If no signal is present, press and hold in the Programmable key assigned to SQL OFF for more than one second; background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL/PWR knob for the desired audio level.

Press and hold in the Programmable key assigned to SQL OFF for more than one second (or press the key twice) to quiet the noise and resume normal

(quiet) monitoring.

To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.

To transmit, press and hold in the PTT switch. Speak into the microphone area of the front panel grille (lower right-

hand corner) in a normal voice level. To return to the Receive mode, release the PTT switch.

If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the plastic cap and its two mounting screws from the right side of the trans-

ceiver, then insert the plug from the Speaker/Microphone into the MIC/SP jack; secure the plug 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. Note:Save the original plastic cap and its mounting screws. They should be re-installed when not using the Speaker/Micro-

phone. SAFETY TRANING INFORMATION SAFETY TRANING INFORMATION SAFETY TRANING INFORMATION SAFETY TRANING INFORMATION SAFETY TRANING INFORMATION This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communi-

cations Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/

Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines:

FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.

FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evalu-

ating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3kHz to 300 GHz.

ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic 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 environment. This radio is restricted to oc-

cupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control its RF exposure conditions.

When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5cm) 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 (PTT) configura-

tions. 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. 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 PTT button or by using the VOX headset, model VC-25.

DO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn con-

figuration with the following accessory: belt-clip (CLIP-18). It must be used ONLY for (1) there is a 1.5 inch (4 cm) distance from the body during transmitting, (2) monitoring purposes, using the speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes.

Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories. The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other 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 elec-

tromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities, air-

craft, and blasting sites. FCC LICENSE INFORMATION This radio operates on communications frequencies which are sub-

ject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules and Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before op-

erating their equipment.

KKKKKEYEYEYEYEY F F F F FUNCTIONS UNCTIONS UNCTIONS UNCTIONS UNCTIONS The VX-230 provide [Side 1] and [Side 2] keys. These Pro-

grammable keys functions can be customized (set to other func-

tions), via programming by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. Some fea-

tures may require the purchase and installation of optional internal accessories. The possible Programmable key features are illus-

trated below, and their functions are explained in the next chapter. For further details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been assigned to the Programmable key on your particular ra-

dio, and keep it handy. PROGRAMMABLE KEY (PRESS / PRESS AND HOLD)

[Side 1]

[Side 2]

FUNCTION None Mon (Monitor) SQL Off SQL Set Low Power Scan Follw-Me Scan Scan Set DW (Dual Watch) TA Scan TA (Talk Around) TX Save Disable Reset Call Speed Dial Lock Emergency Lone Worker

FNB-V103LI FNB-V104LI VAC-300 VAC-6300 PA-42 MH-37A4B MH-45B4B MH-360S MH-450S VC-25 VCM-2 DCM-1 ATV-8A ATV-8B ATV-8C ATV-6XL ATU-6A ATU-6B ATU-6C ATU-6D ATU-6F CLIP-18 LCC-230 CE99 FIF-10A CT-27 CT-42A CT-106 CCESSORIES & O & O & O & O & OPTIONS AAAAACCESSORIES CCESSORIES CCESSORIES PTIONS PTIONS PTIONS CCESSORIES PTIONS 7.4 V 1150 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery 7.4 V 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery Desktop Rapid Charger 6-unit Multi Charger AC Adapter (for VAC-300) Earpiece/Microphone Speaker/Microphone Speaker/Microphone Speaker/Microphone VOX Headset Vehicle Charger Mount Adapter (for VAC-300) Desktop Charger Bracket (for VAC-300) Rubber Antenna 134-151 MHz Rubber Antenna 150-163 MHz Rubber Antenna 161-174 MHz Rubber Antenna 134-174 MHz (Untuned) Rubber Antenna 400-430 MHz Rubber Antenna 420-450 MHz Rubber Antenna 440-470 MHz Rubber Antenna 450-485 MHz Rubber Antenna 485-520 MHz Belt Clip Leather Case Programming Software USB Programming Interface Radio to Radio Programming Cable PC Programming Cable PC Programming Cable (for FIF-10A) Mon (Monitor) Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key mo-

mentarily to disable the Tone squelch. When disables the Tone squelch, the LED indicator on the top of the radio will glow green. SQL Off Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to disable the Noise and Tone squelch. Again press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to resume normal (quiet) Noise and Tone squelch action. SQL Set You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function. Press the assigned Programmable key to toggle the squelch threshold level High and Low. Low Power Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to set the radios transmitter to the Low Power mode, thus extending battery life. Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key again to return to High Power operation when in difficult terrain. When the radios transmitter is set to Low Power mode, the LED indicator on the top of the radio will glow green. Scan The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels pro-

grammed into the transceiver. While scanning, the radio will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a chan-

nel if a signal is present.

To activate scanning:

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key. The scanner will search the channels, looking for active ones; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking. When the scanner is activated, the LED indicator on the top of the radio will glow green.

To stop scanning:

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key. Operation will revert to the channel to which the CH knob is set. Follow-Me Scan Follow-Me Scan feature checks a User-assigned Priority Chan-

nel regularly as you scan the other channels. Thus, if only Chan-

nels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels) are designated for Scanning, the user may nonetheless any channel as the User-

assigned Priority Channel via the Follow-Me feature. Press the assigned Programmable key to activate Follow-Me scanning, then turn the CH selector knob to the channel which you want to designate as the User-Assigned Priority Channel. When the scanner stops on an active channel, the User-assigned Prior-

ity Channel will automatically be checked every few seconds (in-

terval programmed by your Dealer). PERATING F F F F FUNCTIONS ESCRIPTION OFOFOFOFOF O O O O OPERATING DDDDDESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION PERATING PERATING UNCTIONS UNCTIONS UNCTIONS PERATING ESCRIPTION UNCTIONS Scan Set Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to delete the Current Memory Channel from the Scanning List. When you delete a channel from the Scanning List, a low tone beep will sound. To restore a particular channel to your Scanning List, press

(or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key again; a high tone beep will sound. DW (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:

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key. The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking. When the Dual Watch feature is activated, the LED indicator on the top of the radio will glow green.

To stop Dual Watch:

Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key. Operation will revert to the channel to which the CH knob is set. TA Scan Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the TA (Talk Around) scan feature On and Off. While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-230 will search both the transmit and receive frequencies (and the LED indicator on the top of the radio will glow green). When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the VX-230 will pause until the signal disap-

pears. When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the VX-230 will check for activity on the receive frequency every few seconds (interval programmed by your Dealer). TA (Talk Around) Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to activate the Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utiliz-

ing a repeater station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This feature has no effect when you are operating on Simplex channels, where the receive and transmit frequencies are already the same. When the TA function is activated, the LED indicator on the top of the radio will glow green. TX Save Disable Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to disable the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a loca-

tion where high power is almost always needed. 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 com-

munication path, and high power may be necessary at all times. Reset Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to silence the receiver and reset for another call, when a communica-

tion is finished. Call Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to send a programmed 2-Tone sequential tone. Speed Dial Your Dealer may have a pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone num-

ber memory into your radio. Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to send the pre-programmed Auto-Dial tele-

phone number. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker. Lock Press (or Press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to lock the CH knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch. The precise lockout configuration is programmed by your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. Emergency The VX-230 series includes an Emergency feature, which may be useful, if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceivers channel. For further details contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. Lone Worker Press and hold the assigned Programmable key to toggle the Lone Worker feature ON and OFF. The Lone Worker feature will emit an audible alarm for 30 sec-

onds at one second intervals when the Lone Worker Timer has expired. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to the Emergency mode. RANSPOND S S S S SYSTEMYSTEMYSTEMYSTEMYSTEM) ARTS (AAAAAUTOUTOUTOUTOUTO R R R R RANGE ANGE T T T T TRANSPOND ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ANGE ANGE RANSPOND RANSPOND RANSPOND ANGE This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS-equipped station are within communication range. During ARTS operation, your radio automatically transmits for about 1 second every 55 seconds in an attempt to shake hands with the other station. If you are out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been received, a ringing beeper will sound. If you subsequently move back into range, as soon as the other sta-

tion transmits, your beeper will sound.