Vertex VX-510 Specifications download pdf (Page 12)

VX-510 OPERATING MANUAL

Preliminary Steps

Before operating the transceiver for the first time:

 Charge the battery pack and connect the supplied helical rubber flex

antenna to the antenna jack on the top of the transceiver. Never op-

erate the transceiver without an antenna connected.

 If you have a Speaker/Mic, we suggest you do not connect it until

you are familiar with basic operation.

 Before proceeding, please review the “Top & Side Panel Controls”

outline, if you have not already, to familiarize yourself with the

functions of the controls.

Basic Operation

 Switch on the transceiver by rotating the VOL control clockwise

out of the click-stop (a momentary beep will sound). For now, ad-

just the control to about mid-position (12-o’clock), later you can

adjust the level to suit the operating environment.

 Rotate the CH knob to select a channel for operation, the LCD will

show the currently selected channel. If “

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-” is displayed, along

with a rapid (2 beeps/sec.) beeping tone, the selected channel posi-

tion is not available for operation.

 To transmit, wait until the channel is clear (“BUSY/TX” LED off),

then press in the PTT switch on the side of the transceiver while

speaking across the face of the radio. A clear normal voice will pro-

vide the best quality transmission. For maximum battery life, select

low power output (covered later) whenever possible. During trans-

mission the “BUSY/TX” indicator glows red. Release the PTT

switch to receive.

 To receive weak stations better, try positioning the radio as high and

far away from your body as possible, or disable the squelch mo-

mentarily by holding the MON RES button on the side of the radio

for > 4 sec. (until the second low/high beep sounds). With the squelch

disabled, the “BUSY/TX” indicator will blinks green and channel

noise and weak stations can be heard. To quiet the radio again, press

the MON RES button again momentarily.

 When you are done operating, be certain to turn the VOL control to

the off position to conserve battery life.

OPERATION

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