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FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 VX-P920 VX-P970 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 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 CONTENTS Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements ............... 1 ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System) .................... 20 Controls & Connectors ................................................. 4 DTMF Paging System.................................................. 20 Before You Begin ........................................................... 6 User Set Mode .............................................................. 21 Operation........................................................................ 7 Optional Accessories .................................................... 22 Advanced Operation ................................................... 10 Programmable Key and Toggle Switch Functions ........... 10 Descriptipon of Operating Functions ............................. 12 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 Congratulations! You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a VERTEX STANDARD two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your VERTEX STANDARD radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on. We're glad you joined the VERTEX STANDARD team. Call on us anytime, because communications is our business. Let us help you get your message across. Notice!: There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized VERTEX STANDARD Service Representative. Consult your Authorized VERTEX STAN- DARD Dealer for installation of optional accessories. Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to program this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North America. Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the US Coast Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of the preprogrammed operating frequencies of this radio. VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 1 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications 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, Evaluating 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 Fre- quency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.  ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Elec- tromagnetic 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 occupa- tional use, always adhere to the following guidelines:  This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled exposure environ- ment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio op- erator must have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions.  When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body. 2 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS  The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to- Talk configurations. 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 P-T-T button.  SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specific belt-clip Part Number (CLIP-920). Other body-worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF ex- posure requirements and should be avoided.  DO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn configuration with the following accessory: belt-clip. It must be used ONLY for (1) there is 4 cm distance from the body during transmitting, (2) monitor- ing 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 electromagnetic radiation such as hospi- tals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites. VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 3 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 CONTROLS & CONNECTORS VOL/PWR Knob LED Indicator Steady Red: CH (Channel) Selector Transmitting in progress Steady Green: Antenna Jack Busy Channel Blinking Green: TOP SEL Key Tone Squelch in defeated condition TOGGLE Switch Dealer Programmed Color: Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or Main Microphone Speaker 2-Tone Decoded  : one of “Flashing in white,” “Continuation changes in sequential colors,” or “tog- gling the two colors.” SIDE SEL Key MIC/SP Jack PTT Switch (External MIC/SP) MONITOR Button LAMP Button Sub Microphone (Noise Canceling MIC) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Battery Pack Latch 16-Button DTMF Keypad (16-key version only) 4 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 LCD ICONS & INDICATORS “CALL” Indicator Receiver Monitor This channel on “SCAN” List “Talk-Around” is enabled Priority Scan is activated “Voice Message” is received This channel on “DUAL WATCH” List Battery Indicator Low Transmit Power Mode On SUB-LCD Option Unit is activated 888: Channel Group Number -P-: Priority Channel -H-: Home Channel In: ARTS “In Range” out: ARTS “Out of Range” S-meter (four steps) “Group Scan” is enabled Encryption is activated 12 Character Alpha-numeric Display VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 5 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Battery Pack Installation and Removal  To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re-  To install the battery, hold the transceiver with move any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack your left hand, so your palm is over the speaker Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip. Care- panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2 fully mate the battery’s four insertion slots with inch. Then lift the battery out from the radio while their corresponding alignment tabs on the trans- unfolding the Belt Clip. ceiver case, while tilting the Belt Clip outward. Do not attempt to open any of the recharge- Proper alignment occurs with the battery pack able Lithium-Ion packs, as they could ex- offset about 1/2 inch from the top edge of the bat- plode if accidentally short-circuited. tery compartment.  Guide the pack on to the tabs with a slight inward Low Battery Indication pressure, then slide the battery pack upward, un- As the battery discharges during use, the voltage til it locks in place with a “Click.” gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes to low, substitute a freshly charged battery Tilt the Belt Clip and recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicator on the top of the radio will blink red when the bat- tery voltage is low. Caution Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect battery. Replace only with the same Insert the Battery Pack or equivalent type. 6 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 OPERATION Preliminary Steps Operation Quick Start  Install a charged battery pack  Turn the top panel’s onto the transceiver, as de- VOL/PWR knob clock- scribed previously. wise to turn the radio on.  Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. Never  attempt to operate this trans- ceiver without an antenna con-  Turn the top panel’s CH nected. selector knob to choose  If you have a Speaker/Micro- the desired operating phone, we recommend that it not be connected channel. A channel name until you are familiar with the basic operation of will appear on the LCD. the VX-920. If you want to select the operating channel from a different Memory Chan- nel Group, press the Programmable key (assigned to the Memory Group Up or Down function) to select the Memory Channel Group you want be- fore selecting the operating channel. A Group name will appear on the LCD whenever the Pro- grammable key is pressed. Note: Some models are programmed so that the operating channels are selected by the Program- mable key and the memory channel group is se- lected by the CH selector knob. For further de- tails, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer. VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 7 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 OPERATION  Rotate the VOL/PWR  Press the (Orange) TOP knob to set the volume SEL key or SIDE SEL level. If no signal is key (above the PTT present, press and hold in switch) to activate one of the MONITOR button the preprogrammed func- (under the PTT switch) tions which may have more than 2 seconds; been enabled at the time background noise will of programming by the now be heard, and you dealer. See the next sec- may use this to set the tion for details regarding VOL/PWR knob for the the available features. desired audio level. Press and hold the MONITOR button more than 2 sec-  Switch the top panel’s onds (or press the MONITOR button twice) to TOGGLE switch to the quiet the noise and resume normal (quiet) moni- [A], [B], or [Center] po- toring. sition to activate one of  To transmit, monitor the the pre-programmed channel and make sure it functions which may is clear. have been enabled at the time of programming Press and hold the PTT by the dealer (Default is Display Invert). When switch. Speak into the this switch is in the [A(left)], [B(right)], or [Cen- microphone area of the ter] position, the feature programmed (by your front panel grille (above the upper left edge of dealer) to that switch position will be activated. the LCD) in a normal voice level. To return to the See the next section for details regarding the avail- Receive mode, release the PTT switch. able features. 8 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 OPERATION  If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the  If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lock- plastic cap and its two mounting screws from the out has been programmed on a channel, the radio right side of the transceiver, then align the con- can transmit only when there is no carrier being nector of the Speaker/Microphone on the trans- received or when the carrier being received in- ceiver body; secure the connector pin using the cludes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code. screws supplied with the Speaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while Automatic Time-Out Timer receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on If the selected channel has been programmed for the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on automatic time-out, you must limit the length of each the main transceiver’s body, and speak into the transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound microphone on a normal voice level. 10 seconds before time-out. Another beep will sound Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its just before the deadline; the “TX” indicator will dis- mounting screws. They should be reinstalled appear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. when not using the Speaker/Microphone. To resume transmitting, you must release the PTT 2) When you press the PTT switch on the switch and wait for the “penalty timer” to expire. Speaker/Microphone, it disables the internal mi- crophone, and vice versa.  If the Busy Channel Lockout feature has been programmed on a channel, the radio will not trans- mit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate short beep three times and indicate “* ERROR *” on the display. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of ac- tivity. VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 9 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 ADVANCED OPERATION Programmable Key and For future reference, check the box next to each func- Toggle Switch Functions tion that has been assigned to the Programmable key The VX-P920/-P970 includes the TOP SEL, SIDE and TOGGLE switch on your particular radio, and SEL, MONITOR, and LAMP keys, the TOGGLE keep it handy. switch, and [A], [B], [C], [D], [], [#] function keys. FUNCTION TOGGLE SWITCH (POSITION) A Center B The Programmable key and TOGGLE switch func- None tions can be customized, via programming by your Scan Dual Watch VERTEX STANDARD dealer, to meet your com- Low Power munications/network requirements. Some features Talk Around TX Save Disable may require the purchase and installation of optional Follow-Me Scan internal accessories. The possible Programmable key Lock Audio PC (PIT) and TOGGLE switch programming features are il- Clear Voice lustrated at the right, and their functions are explained Group Recall Shortcut  Group 1  Group 1  Group 1  Group 2  Group 2  Group 2 on page 12. For further details, contact your VER-  Group 3  Group 3  Group 3 TEX STANDARD dealer. PROGRAMMABLE KEY FUNCTION TOP SEL SIDE SEL MONITOR LAMP [A] [ B] [C ] [D ] [ ] [#] None Monitor Lamp Scan Dual Watch Low Power Talk Around TX Save Disable Follow-Me Scan 10 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 ADVANCED OPERATION PROGRAMMABLE KEY FUNCTION TOP SEL SIDE SEL MONITOR LAMP [A ] [B ] [C ] [ D] [ ] [# ] Follow-Me Dual Watch Group Up Group Down Channel Up Channel Down Set Call/Reset Call 1 Call 2 Call 3 Call 4 Call 5 Code Up Code Down Code Set Speed Dial Option SW 1 Option SW 2 Emergency Home Selectable Tone Direct Channel #1 Direct Channel #2 Direct Channel #3 Direct Channel #4 SQL AF Min Volume Status Set Status Up Status Down Status Check Audio PC (PIT) Lone Worker DTMF Code Set TA Scan VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 11 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 ADVANCED OPERATION Description of Operating Functions SCAN MONITOR The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple sig- Press the assigned programmable key to cancel nals programmed into the transceiver. While scan- CTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch; the BUSY/ ning, the transceiver will check each channel for the TX indicator will blink green. Press and hold this presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a button for 1.5 seconds to hear background noise signal is present. (unmute the audio); the BUSY/TX indicator will To activate scanning: glow green.  Press the assigned programmable key, or set the toggle switch to the assigned position to activate LAMP scanning. Press the assigned programmable key to illuminate  The scanner will search the channels of each chan- the LCD for five seconds. nel, looking for active ones; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.  Press the assigned programmable key again, or set the toggle switch to a different position to dis- able scanning. Operation will revert to the pro- grammed revert channel. Note: Your dealer may have programmed your ra- dio to stay on one of the following channels if you press the PTT switch during scanning pause:  Current channel (“Talk Back”)  “Last Busy” channel  “Priority” channel  “Home” channel  “Scan Start” channel 12 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 ADVANCED OPERATION DUAL WATCH When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN fea- mode, the “ ” icon will be indicated on the dis- ture, except that only two channels are monitored: play.  The current operating channel; and  The Priority channel. TALK AROUND (TA) To activate Dual Watch: Press the assigned programmable key, or set the  Press the assigned programmable key, or set the toggle switch to the assigned position to activate the toggle switch to the assigned position. Talk Around feature when you are operating on du-  The scanner will search the two channels; it will plex channel systems (separate receive and transmit pause each time it finds a channel on which some- frequencies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk one is speaking. Around feature allows you to bypass the repeater sta- tion and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This To stop Dual Watch: feature has no effect when you are operating on “sim-  Press the assigned programmable key, or set the plex” channels, where the receive and transmit fre- toggle switch to a different position. quencies are already the same.  Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Start” channel. When the “TA” function is activated, the “ ” icon will be indicated on the display. LOW POWER Note that your dealer may have mode provision for Press the assigned programmable key, or set the “Talk Around” channels by programming “repeater” toggle switch to the assigned position to set the and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent chan- radio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode, thus nels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other extending battery life. Press the key again, or set the Pre-Programmed Functions. toggle switch to a different position to return to “Nor- mal” transmit power when in difficult terrain. VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 13 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 ADVANCED OPERATION TX SAVE DISABLE AUDIO PC (PIT) Press the assigned programmable key, or set the Press the assigned programmable key, or set the toggle switch to the assigned position to disable the toggle switch to activates the Audio Pitch Control- Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a lo- ler. The Audio Pitch Controller allow you to the most cation where high power is almost always needed. comfortable and/or effective reception in noisy en- vironments. The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing transmit power when a very strong sig- Press the key again, or set the toggle switch to a dif- nal from an apparently nearby station is being re- ferent position to disable the Audio Pitch Controller. ceived. Under some circumstances, though, your hand-held radio may not be heard well at the other CLEAR VOICE end of the communication path, and high power may Set the toggle switch to the assigned position to acti- be necessary at all times. vates the Clear Voice feature. When you are operaiton in a noisy environment, activates the Clear Voice LOCK feature. Set the toggle switch to a different position Set the toggle switch to the assigned position to lock to disable the Clear Voice feature. the VX-P920/-P970’s knob, soft keys, and PTT switch. The precise lockout configulation is pro- grammed by your Dealer. 14 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 ADVANCED OPERATION FOLLOW-ME SCAN FOLLOW-ME DUAL WATCH The “Follow-Me” Scan feature checks a User-as- To set up a “Dual Watch” frequency pair using the signed Priority Channel regularly as you scan other “Follow-Me” feature, select a channel using the CH channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 Selector knob. Now press the assigned programmable available channels) are designated for “Scanning,” key; pressing the assigned programmable key locks the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as the the current channel as the User-assigned Priority “User-assigned” Priority Channel via the “Follow- Channel. Now rotate the CH Selector knob to select Me” feature. another channel (not the “Scanning Start” channel). Your radio will now switch back-and-forth between To activate “Follow-Me” scanning, first select the the currently-selected channel and the User-assigned channel you want to designate as the “User-Assigned Priority Channel. Priority Channel” and press the assigned program- mable key, or set the toggle switch to the assigned During “Follow-Me” scanning (after you have position. Then rotate the CH Selector knob to recall pressed the key), you can set up the “Dual Watch” to the “Scanning Start” channel which has been pro- feature by rotating the CH Selector knob to another grammed by your dealer to activate the scanner. When channel. The radio will then scan back and forth be- the scanner stops on an “Active” channel, the User- tween the original User-assigned Priority Channel assigned Priority Channel will automatically be and the newly-selected channel. checked every few seconds; if activity is found on The Priority Channel you have assigned (before the User-assigned Priority Channel, the radio will pressing the key) will be retained in memory until switch between it and the Dealer-Assigned Priority you change it. Channel, if any. VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 15 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 ADVANCED OPERATION GROUP UP/DOWN “-SCAN Stop-” will appear on the LCD for one sec- Press the assigned programmable key to select a dif- ond after pressing the assigned programmable key. ferent group of channels. Once the desired Group is reached, rotate the CH Selector knob to select the CHANNEL UP/DOWN desired channel within the selected Group. Press the assigned programmable key to select a dif- ferent channel within the current group. You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than one Group during the scanning process (nor- SET mally, scanning is performed within the current group Press the assigned programmable key to activate the only). To include the current Group in the scanning “User Set” (Menu) Mode. See page 19 for details loop, press and hold in the assigned programmable key for one second. To remove a Group from Group CALL/RESET Scan, press and hold in the assigned programmable While the DTMF Paging System key again for one second. This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change Multi-Group Scanning is only possible if you are us- the 3-digit Page Call code, used to call other simi- ing the “User Scan” list. To edit the User Scan list, larly-equipped stations. Press the assigned program- press and hold the assigned programmable key for mable key, followed by the three digits representing one second to delete the current Memory Group from the Page Call code of the station you wish to call. the Scanning. Alternatively, press and hold the as- Three tones will be heard after the last key is pressed signed programmable key for one second to delete (the new code will now be transmitted). the Current Memory channel from the Scanning. The receiver squelch of the other station will be When you delete a Group or channel, “-SCAN Skip-” opened, and you can begin communication. will appear on the LCD for one second after pressing the assigned programmable key. To restore a particu- While the 2-Tone/5-Tone Paging System lar channel to your scanning list, press and hold in the This feature, if enabled, press the assigned program- assigned programmable key again for one second; mable key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone. 16 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 ADVANCED OPERATION CALL 1 TO CALL 5 OPTION SW1 Press the assigned programmable key to send a 2- Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the tone/5-tone sequential tone group which is pre-de- optional accessory “1” “On” and “Off.” fined. OPTION SW2 CODE UP/DOWN Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the Press the assigned programmable key to select a 2- optional accessory “2” “On” and “Off.” tone/5-tone encode code from the pre-defined encode list. EMERGENCY The VX-P920/-P970 series include an “Emergency” CODE SET feature which may be useful for alerting another party Press the assigned programmable key to change the monitoring on the same frequency as your encode digits for 5-tone operation. To change a spe- transceiver’s channel. cific digit, select the desired digit using the [A] key, Press the assigned programmable key to initiate an then change the number using the [B]/[C] keys, and emergency call. For further details contact your store the number using the [D] key. Dealer. SPEED DIAL (16-KEY VERSION ONLY) HOME CHANNEL Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial Press the assigned programmable key to recall the telephone number memories into your radio. pre-defined Home group/channel. When you recall To dial a number, press the assigned programmable the Home group/channel, the “H” notation will ap- key, then press the front panel’s numeric key corre- pear on the LCD. sponding to the Auto-Dial memory number list pro- vided by your Dealer or Network Administrator. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker. VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 17 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 ADVANCED OPERATION SELECTABLE TONE AF MIN VR Press the assigned programmable key to select a sub- Press the assigned programmable key to reduce the audible tone (CTCSS/DCS) from the pre-defined audio output to the (lower) level programmed by your tone table. You can operate using the indicated sub- Dealer. audible tone in the Selectable Tone mode. STATUS SET Press the assigned programmable key to change the DIRECT CH#1 TO #4 5-Tone status code. To change the status code, select Press the assigned programmable key to recall the the desired digit by [A] key, then change the number Dealer pre-programmed channel directly. by [B]/[C] key, and store the number by [D] key. SQL You can manually adjust the squelch level using this STATUS UP/DOWN Press the assigned programmable key to select a 5- function: Tone status code from the pre-defined status list.  Press the assigned programmable key. A tone will sound, and the current squelch level will appear STATUS CHECK on the display. Press the assigned programmable key to check the  Press the MONITOR/LAMP button to select the 5-Tone receive status code. When you press this key, desired squelch level. the LCD display will indicate the “Message” corre-  Two seconds after releasing the MONITOR/LAMP sponding to the receive status condition per the pre- button, the display will revert to the normal chan- defined status list. nel indication. 18 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 ADVANCED OPERATION LONE WORKER TA SCAN Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the Lone Worker feature “On” and “Off.” TA (Talk Around) scan feature “On” and “Off.” The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-P920/-P970 for 30 seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (pro- will search both the transmit and receive frequen- grammed by your Dealer) has expired. If the user cies (the “ ” icon will blink). When a signal is en- does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, countered on the receive frequency, the VX-P920/- the radio switches to the Emergency mode. P970 will pause until the signal disappears (“ ” icon will appear but not blink). When a signal is en- DTMF CODE SET (16-KEY VERSION ONLY) countered on the transmit frequency, the VX-P920/ You may send the desired telephone number manu- -P970 will check for activity on the receive fre- ally. quency every few seconds (interval programmed by To dial a number manually, press the assigned pro- your Dealer). grammable key, then press the desired numbers on the front panel’s numeric key. Now, press the PTT switch to send the telephone number. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker. VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 19 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 ARTS (AUTO RANGE TRANSPOND SYSTEM) DTMF PAGING SYSTEM This system is designed to inform you when you and This system allows paging and selective calling, us- another ARTS-equipped station are within commu- ing DTMF tone sequences. nication range. When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone During ARTS operation, when the radio receives the sequence which matches yours, your radio’s squelch correct ARTS signal, a short beep will sound and the will open and the alert will sound. The three-digit “In” (meaning “In Service” notation will be displayed code of the station which paged you will be displayed on the sub-LCD. If you move out of range for more on your radio’s LCD. than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been received; three short beeps will sound, and “Out” (“Out of Service”) will be displayed on the sub-LCD. If you subsequently move back into range, as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep will sound and “In” will be displayed again on the sub-LCD. 20 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 USER SET MODE The VX-P920/-P970 includes a “User Set (Menu)” DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Mode which allows the user to define or configure 1 SQL Select the Squelch Threshold Level 2 SCN List Select the Scan List “User” or “Dealer” various settings, such as Beep On/Off, Squelch, LCD 3 BEEP Set the Beep On/Off contrast, etc. To activate the “User Set (Menu)” 4 BELL Set the Bell On/Off Mode: (Bell engaged by sub-audible CTCSS/DCS) 5 Lighting Set the BUSY/TX LED On/Off  Press the assigned programmable key for the 6 Lock Set the Lock function to be Locked “SET” function to enter the “User Set Mode.” (Key/PTT/Key+PTT) 7 Group Set the Operation Group  Select the User Set Mode Item you want change 8 SCAN Set the Scan status using the CH selector knob. (same function as Scan key)  Press the MONITOR/LAMP button to select the 9 DW Set the Dual Watch status (same function as DW key) status of the selected item. 10 TA Set the Talk Around status  Press PTT switch to exit to normal operation. (same function as TA key) 11 AF MinVR Set the Minimum Volume level 12 Beep VR Set the Beep volume level 13 Contrast Set the LCD contrast 14 Pitch Select the Special Receive Audio Response VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 21 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FNB-V86LI 7.4V, 1150 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery ATU-6A UHF Antenna (400-430 MHz) FNB-V87LI 7.4V, 2000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery ATU-6C UHF Antenna (440-470 MHz) FBA-34 Alkaline Battery Case (6 x AA) ATU-6D UHF Antenna (450-485 MHz) VAC-920 Desk top Rapid Charger ATU-6F UHF Antenna (485-520 MHz) PA-39 AC Adapter LCC-920 Leather Case SRX-3 Multi Band Receiver Unit CE59 Programming Software (450-512 MHz) FIF-8 Flash ROM Writer SRX-4 Multi Band Receiver Unit FIF-10A USB Interface (134-174 MHz) CT-108 PC Programming Cable (for FIF-10) MH-65A7A Speaker/Microphone CT-109 PC Programming kit ATV-8A VHF Antenna (134-151 MHz) (CT-29 + CT-115) ATV-8B VHF Antenna (150-163 MHz) CT-110 PC Programming Cable (for FIF-8) ATV-8C VHF Antenna (161-174 MHz) CT-115 PC Programming Cable (for VPL-1) ATV-6XL VHF Antenna CT-116 Radio to Radio Programming Cable (134-174 MHz, Untuned) Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to this list. 22 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 NOTE VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL 23 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 NOTE 24 VX-P920/-P970 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

FCC ID: 10334721/IC ID: 511B-10334721 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. E C 0 3 3 N 1 0 0 Printed in Japan 0506G-AE Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.


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