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Yaesu V.X.5-R. Manual

Contents

Introduction 1
Controls & Connections 2
Display Icons & Indicators 3
Keypad Function 4
Accessories & Options 6
Installation of Accessories 7
Antenna Installation 7
Belt Clip Installation 7
Installation of FNB-58LI Battery Pack 8
Installation of FBA-23 Alkaline Battery Case 9
Battery Life Information 10
AC Operation Using NC-72 10
Interface of Packet TNCs 11
Operation 12
Switching Power On and Off 12
Adjusting the Volume Level 12
Squelch Adjustment 12
Selecting the Operating Band 13
Frequency Navigation 14
Transmission 15
AM Broadcast Reception 15
AM Aircraft Reception 16
FM Broadcast/TV Audio Reception 16
Weather Broadcast Reception 17
Keypad/LCD Illumination 18
Advanced Operation 20
Setting the Frequency Display Image Size 20
VFO Split Mode 21
VFO Linking 22
Changing the Channel Steps 22
Changing the Operating Mode 23
Repeater Operation 24
CTCSS Operation 26
DCS Operation 27
Tone Search Scanning 28
CTCSS/DCS Bell operation 29
Tone Calling (1750 Hz) 29
Changing the Transmitter Power Level 30
Changing the TX Deviation Level 30
Transmitter Time-out Timer (TOT) 31
Busy Channel Lock-out (BCLO) 31
Receive Battery Saver Setup 32
TX Battery Saver 32
Disabling the BUSY/TX LED 33
Battery Utilization Monitor 33
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature 33
Automatic Power-On Feature 34
Keyboard Locking 34
Disabling the Keypad Beeper 35
Checking the Battery Voltage 35
Temperature Display 35
DTMF Operation 36
Emergency Channel Operation 37
ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System) 38
Memory Mode 42
Memory Storage 42
Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies 42
Memory Recall 43
HOME Channel Memory 43
Labeling Memories 44
Memory Offset Tuning 44
Masking Memories 45
Memory Group Operation 45
Scanning 46
VFO Scanning 47
Memory Scanning 47
How to Skip a Channel During Memory Scan 48
Preferential Memory Scan 48
Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) 49
(Priority Channel)
Scanning (Dual Watch) 50
Automatic Lamp Illumination on Scan Stop 50
Band Edge Beeper 51
Smart Search Operation 52
Spectrum Analyzer Operation 53
Barometric Pressure/Altitude Metering 54
Display Customization 56
Icon Mode 56
Meter Symbols 56
Power-Off Display Mode 57
Display Contrast 57
Cloning 00
Set Mode D7

Specifications UU
Installation of the SU_1 72

Introduction

The VX-5R is a miniature triband FM transceiver with extensive
receive frequency coverage, providing leading-edge features for VHF
and UHF two-way amateur communications along with unmatched
monitoring capability.

The VX-5R's small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking,
skiing, or while walking around town, and its operating flexibility
brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment. Besides 50,
144, and 430 MHz transceive operation, the VX-5R provides receive
coverage of the AM (MF) and FM broadcast bands, HF Shortwave Bands
up to 16 MHz, VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and
a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies! And the
optional Barometer pressure Sensor Unit provides readout of
barometric pressure and altitude while mountain climbing or hiking.

The transmitter section provides 5 Watts of clean power output on
the 50 MHz and 144 MHz bands with the supplied FNB-58LI Battery
Pack, and 4.5 Watts output on 430 MHz. When 13.8V DC power is
supplied from an external source, power output is five watts on all
bands.

A wide variety of tone signaling formats are built into the VX-5R,
in addition to Yaesu's exclusive ARTSTM (Auto-Range Transponder
System), which þbeepsþ the user when you move out of communications
range with another ARTSTm-equipped station.

We appreciate your purchase of the VX-5R, and encourage you to read
this manual thoroughly, so as to learn about the many exciting
features of your exciting new Yaesu handheld transceiver!

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Controls & Connections

ANTENNA: Connect the supplied rebber flex antenna (or another
antenna presenting a 50Q impedance) here.

VOLUME: This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise
rotation increases the volume level.

TX/BUSY: This indicator glows Red during transmission, and Green
when a signal is being received (of sufficient strength to open the
noise squelch).

DIAL: The main tuning Dial is used for setting the operating
frequency, and also is used for Menu selections and other
adjustments.

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Display Icons & Indicators (This
page has been edited out of text)

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Keypad Functions

[BAND(SET)AR

[1(TN)FRQI

[2 (CD)TAG

Press Key

Change the Frequency

Band

Frequency Entry

Digit 1þ

Frequency Entry

Digit þ2þ

Press [FIWI +

Enter the þSetþ (Menu)

mode

Activate CTCSS or

DCS Operation

Select the CTCSS tone frequency or DCS code number

Press and hold

Key
Activate the ARTSTM
Feature.

Enables display of the Sub-band Frequency.

Select the display type (Frequency or

Frequency + Alphanumeric Tag) during Memory operation

[HM/RV(EMG)1

[4(MG)DSPI

[5(AP)ICO]

Press Key

Reverse the transmit and receive frequencies while working through
a repeater

Frequency Entry

Digit þ411

Frequency Entry

Digit þ5þ

Press [FMI +

Switch to the þHomeþ (favorite frequency)

Channel

Activate the Memory Group mode.

Activate the Automatic Power-Off Feature.

Press and hold

Key

Activate the EMERGENCY Feature.

Switches display between ! aige Character and Small Character
1@7ode.

Switch the display lavels between the þAlpha-numencþ and þIconþ
formats.

[TX PO(LOCK)l

[7(ST)TMPI

18(BRO)l

Press Key

Select the desired transmitter power output level.

Frequency Entry

Digit 71þ

Frequency Entry

Digit þ8þ

Press [F/W] +

Activate the Key Lockout Feature.

Select the synthesizer steps to be used during VFO operation.

Display the current temprature inside the transceiver's case.

None

Display the current Barometric Pressure.

Press and hold

Key

None II

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Keypad Functions

[3(DT)VLT]

[MR(SKP)SC]

IPTTI

Frequency Entry

Digit þTþ

Switch to the Memory mode.

Press Key

Transmit.

Activate the DTMF Autodialer Function
Designate a Memory Channel to be skippedþ during scanning.

Press function +memory

Temporary High POWer Transmit

Display the Battery Type and Battery Voltage

initiate Memory Channel scanning Accessories and
options

Installation of Accesories

AcCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE VX-5R

FNB-58LI Battery Pack (7.2V/11OOmAh)
NC-72B/C/U Battery Charger
Belt Clip
Hand Strap
Antenna
Operating Manual
Warranty Card

AvAILABLE OPTIONS FOR YOUR VX-5R

J) CSC-73 Soft Case (requires NC-72131C/U) @2 CD-15 Rapid
Charger es not supplied)
03 FBA-23 2 x þAAþ Cell Battery Case (batteri
40 FNB-58LI Battery Pack
05 E.DC-513 DC Cable w/Noise Filter
60 NC-72B/C/U Battery Chareger (7 E-DC-6 DC Cable; plug, and
wire only ($j
CT-44 Microphone Adapter
MH-37A4B Earpiece/Microphone
MH-34B4B Speaker/Microphone
VC-25 VOX Headset
CN-3 BNC-to-SMA Adapter
SUA Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit
CT-27 Cloning Cable

Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied
as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable
in some regions. Consult your Yaesu Dealer for

ese and any newly-available options. Connection of any non-Yaesu-
apdetails regarding the proved accessory, should it cause damage,
may void the Limited Warranty on this apparatus,

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ANTENNA INSTALLATION

The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire
frequency range of the trat)sceiver. However, for enhanced base
station medium-wave and shortwave reception, you may wish to
connect an external (outside) antenna.

The supplied antenna consists of two sections: the þBase Antennaþ
(used for operation above 50 MHz), and the þExtender Elementþ (used
for monitoring of frequencies below 50 MHz). To install the
supplied antenna Hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it
onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug. Do
not over-tighten by use of extreme force.

When operating the VX--5R on frequencies lower than the 50 MHz
band, disconnect the antenna cap from the base antenna then screw
the Extender Element onto the Base Antenna.

Notes: () Never transmit without having an antenna connected.

When installing the Supplied antenna, never hold the upper part of
the antenna while screwing it onto the mating connector on the
transceiver.

If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the SWR
presented to the transceiver is 1.5:1 or less on the Base Antenna.

BELT CLIP INSTALLATION

To install the Belt Clip, first place the loop of the Hand Strap
into the groove at the top of the Belt Clip, and run the loop of
the strap around the round mounting ridge for the Belt Clip.

Now insert the mounting screw through the belt clip, and affix it
snugly to the mounting hole on the back of the transceiver, being
careful not to allow the Hand Strap to become mis-aligned.
Installation of Accessories

INSTALLATION OF FNB-58LI BATTERY PACK The FNB-58LI is a high-
performance Lithium-Ion battery providing high capacity in a very
compact package. Under normal use, the FNB-58LI may be used for
approximately 300 charge cycles, after which operating time may be
expected to decrease. If you have an old battery pack which is
displaying capacity which has become diminished, you should replace
the pack with a new one.

Push the bottom latch slightly to the þOPENþ position. C3 Install
the FNB-58LI as shown in the illustration. C3 Re-lock the bottom
plate by carefully pressing the hinged latch cover back into its
normal operating position.

NC-72B/C/U E-DC-5B E-DC-6

If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it
may be charged by connecting the NC-72B/C/U Battery Charger, as
shown in the illustration, to the EXT DC jack. If only 12 - 16 Volt
DC power is available, the optional E-DC-5B or E-DC-
6 DC Adapter (with its cigarette lighter plug) may also be used for
charging the battery, as shown in the illustration.

The display will indicate þnow chargingþ while the battery is being
charged. When charging is finished, the display will change to
indicate þcomplete.þ

Installation of Accessories

INSTALLATION OF: FBA-23 (OPTIONAL ALKIALINE CASE The optional
FBA-23 Battery Case allows receive monitoring using.two AX, size
Alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries can also be used fol,
transmission in at) emergency, but power output will only be 300
mW, and battery life will be
shortened dramatically. TO Install Alkaline Batteries into the
rBA23
* Slide the batteries into the FBA-23 as shown in the
illustration, with the Negative side of the batteries touchi V9 the
spring connections inside the FBA-23. OPENþ * Unlock the bottom
plate by pushing the latch in the direction.
* Install the FBA-23 as shown in the illustration, with the [+ side
facing the bottom of the transceiver.
* Re-lock the bottom plate by carefully pressing the latch cover
back into its normal operating position. The FBA-23 does not
provide connections for charging, since Alkaline cells cannot be
recharged. Therefore, the NC-72B/C/U, E-DC-51a, or f--DC-6 may
safely be connected to the EXT DC jack when the FBA-23 is
installed.

Notes:
0 The FBA-23 is designated for use only with AA-type Alkaline
cells,
0 If you do not use the VX-5R for a long time, remove the Alkaline
batteries from the FBA-23, as battery leakage could cause damage to
the FBA-23 or the transceiver.

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Installation of Accessories

BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION

When the battery charge is almost depleted, a þLow Voltageþ
indicator will appear on the display. When this icon appears, it is
recommended that you charge the battery soon.

Operating Band

Battery Life (Approx.)

Low Voltage Indicator

FNB-58LIj FBA-23

50 MHz (1)

6.5 hours

7.5 hours

ChArge Battery is nearing depletion,

Prepare to replace the battery. Prepare to charge the battery. C'J
Battery voltage is critically low.

Prepare to replace the battery. Prepare to charge the battery.

144 MHz (1)

6 hours

7 hours

430 MHz (1)

5.5 hours

6 hours

Other Bands (2)

15 hours

9 hours

(1) TX 6 sec., RX 6 sec. and Squelched 48 sec.
(2) Continuous signal reception

The current battery voltage can be displayed manually on the LCD,
by following the instructions on page 35.

Battery capacity may be reduced during extremely cold weather
operation. Keeping the radio inside your parka may help preserve
the full charge capacity.

AC OPERATION USING NC-72B/C/U (RECEIVING ONLY)

The VX-5R may be operated from your house current by use of the
supplied NC-72B/CIU Battery Charger.

To use the NC-72B/C/U, turn the transceiver off, then plug the
miniature connector of the Battery Charger into the EXT DC jack on
the side of the radio. Now plug the Battery Charger into the wall
outlet. You may now turn on the transceiver.

Important Notice

When using an external DC power source supplied via the E-DC-513 or
E-DC-6, if power is momentarily interrupted a safety feature will
be activated inside the VX-5R, so as to minimize the possibility of
damage to the microprocessor. Such a power interruption might occur
when a vehicle's ignition is turned on or off, or if the DC power
cable is unplugged, or if the DC power supply is turned off. In the
event of such a momentary power interruption, the VX-5R will return
to the original VFO or Memory Channel to which the VX-5R was tuned
when it was first turned on during this operating session. For
example, if you started operation on Memory Channel 2, at 145.400
MHz, but DC power input is interrupted later while you are on
Memory Channel 25, The VX-5R will revert to Memory Channel 2
(145.400 MHz) when the power situation stabilizes. This is a
(normal) protection feature, and you may quickly return to Menory
Channel 25 by pressing 0 M -,- GD -/0

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Interface of Packet TNC

The VX-5R may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT44
microphone

g a four adapter (available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy
interconnection to commonly-avail ble connectors wired to your TNC.
You may also build your own cable usin conductor miniature phone
plug, per the diagram below. The audio level from the receiver to
the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOLUME knob, as with voice
operation. The input level to the VX-5R from the TNC should be
adjusted at the TNC side; the optimum input voltage is
approximately 5 MV at 2 kf2. Be sure to turn the transceiver and
TNC off before connecting the cables, so as to prevent voltage
spikes from possibly damaging your transceiver.

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Operation

Hi! I'm R. E. Radio, and I'll be helping you along as you learn the
many features of the VX-5R. I knowyou're anxious to get on the air,
but I encorage you to read the þOperationþ section of this manual
as thoroughly as possible, so you'll get the most out of this
fantastic new transceiver. Now .. let's get operating!

SWITCHING POWER ON AND OFF

Be sure the battery pack is installed, and that the battery is
fully charged. Connect the antenna to the top panel ANTENNA jack.
Press and hold in the orange PWR switch (on the left side of the
front panel) for one second. Two beeps will be heard when the
switch has been held long enough, and the frequency display will
soon appear. After another two seconds, the receive-mode Battery
Saver function will become active, unless you have disabled it (see
page 32). (3)

To turn the VX-5R off, press and hold in the PWR switch again for
one second.

If you don't hear the two þBeepþ tones when the radio comes on, the
Beeper may have been disabled via the Menu system. See page 35,
which tells you how to re-activate the Beeper.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME LEVEL

Rotate the VOLUME control (immediately to the right of the Antenna)
to set the desired audio level. Clockwise rotation increases the
volume level.

SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT

The VX-5R's Squelch system allows you to mute the background noise
when no signal is being received. Not only does the Squelch system
make þstandbyþ operation more pleasant, it also significantly
reduces battery current consumption.

The Squelch system may be adjusted independently for the FM and
Wide-FM (FM Broadcast) modes.

(Press the FW key momentarily, then immediately press [0(SQ)WX1.
This provides a þshort-cutþ to Menu item 40 1 (SQUELCH). (a) Now
rotate the DIAL knob clockwise; you will notice that the noise will
disappear after a few þclicksþ of the DIAL. When you find the point
where the background noise is just silenced, (typically at a
setting of about þ3 or þ4þ on the scale), leave the DIAL at that
setting; this is point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals.

When you are satisfied with the Squelch threshold setting, press
the PTT key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation. (A) You may also adjust the Squelch setting by using the
þSetþ (Menu) mode. See page 61 for details.

Operation

If you're Operating in an area of high RF pollution, you may need
to consider þTone Squelch þ operation using the built-in cTCSS
Decoder. This feature will keep your radio quiet until a call is
received from a station sending a carrier which contains a matching
(subaudible) CTCSS tone. or if your friends have radios equipped
with DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) like your VX-5R has, try using
that mode for silent monitoring of busy channels.

SELECTING THE OPERATING BAND

The VX-5R covers an incredibly wide frequency range, over which a
number of different operating modes are used. Therefore, the VX5R's
frequency coverage has been divided into different operating bands,
each of which has its own pre-set channel steps and
operating modes. You can change the channel steps and operating
modes later, if you like (see pages 22 and 23).

To Change Operating Bands
0) Press the [BAND(SET)AR] key repetetly

IV, y You will see the LCD indication change as you press the
[BAND(SET)AR] key.

D Frequency Range

BC Band 0.5 - 1.8 MHz SW Band 1.8 - 16 MHz
TV Band 174 - 222 & 470 - 729 MHz
50 MHz Ham 48 - 59 MHz
FM BC 59 - 108 MHz
144 MHz Ham 137 - 174 MHz
430 MHz Ham 420 - 470 MHz
AIR Band 108 - 137 MHz
Action Band 1 222 - 420 MHz
800 - 999 MHz
Action 3Bannd 800 - 999 MHz

The VX-5R uses a dual VFO system (explained in detail on page 20).
To switch from the þMainþ VFO (VFO-A) to the þSubþ (VFO-B) VFO
instantly, press the [VFO(DW)SCI key momentarily. Pressin the
[VFO(DW)SCI key once more will return the VX-5R to VFO-A.

(3) Once you have selected the desired band, you may initiate
manual tuning (or scanning) per the discussions below.

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FREQUENcy NAVIGATION

The VX-5R will initially be operating in the þVFOþ mode, as just
described. This is a channelized system which allows free tuning
throughout the curreritly-selected operating band. You can confirm
that you are in the VFO mode by looking in the upper-left-hand
corner of the display; if you see Naþ (which stands for þVFO-Aþ)
and/or NV (VFO-B) along the left edge of the LCD, then you are in
the VFO mode.

Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the VX5R:

1. Tuning Dial Rotation of the DIAL allows tuning in the pre-
programmed steps established for the current operating band.
Clockwise rotation of the DIAL causes the VX-5R to be tuned toward
a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the
operating frequency. If you press the [FW key momentarily, then
rotate the DIAL, frequency steps of 1 MHz will be selected. This
feature is extremely useful for making rapid frequency excursions
over the wide tuning range of the VX-5R.

2. Direct Keypad Frequency Entry The desired operating frequency
may be entered directly from the keypad. The operating mode will
automatically be set once the new frequency is entered via the
keypad. To enter a frequency from the keypad, just press the
numbered digits on the keypad in the proper sequence. There is no
þdecimal pointþ key on the VX-5R, so if the frequency is below 100
MHz (e.g. 15.150 MHz), any required leading zeroes must be entered.

Examples: To enter 146.520 MHz, press the appropriate number
keys.

To enter 15.255 MHz, press 015 255

To enter 1.250 MHz (1250 kHz), press 001250.

To enter 0.950 MHz (950 kHz), press 000950.

3. Scanning From the VFO mode, press and hold in the [VFo(DW)SCJ
key for one second.

The VX-5R will begin scanning toward a higher frequency, and will
stop when it receives a signal strong enough to break through the
Squelch threshold. The VX-5R will then hold on that frequency
according to the setting of the þRESUMEþ mode (Menu 9 12). See page
63 for details. If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan
(i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of a

higher frequency), just rotate the DIAL one click in the
counteclockwise direction while the VX-5R is scanning. The scanning
direction will be reversed. To revert to scanning toward a higher
frequency once more, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise.

TRANSMISSION

Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the
three Amateur bands on which the VX-5R can transmit (50 MHz, 144
MHz or 430 MHz), you're ready to transmit. These are the most basic
steps; more advanced aspects of transmitter operation will be
discussed later.

(D To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front
panel microphone (located in the upper right-hand corner of the
speaker grill in a normal voice level. The þTX LED on top of the
radio will glow Red during transmission.

Q) To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch.

During transmission, the relative power level will be indicated on
the LCD. Full power (5 Watts) is indicated by eight arrows below
the frequency display. The three þLow Powerþ levels (L 1, L2, and
L3) are indicated by two, four, or six arrows, respectively.
Additionally, the þLþ icon will appear at the bottom of the
display, followed by one, two, or three bars.

If you're just talking to friends in the immediate area, you'll get
much longer battery life by switching to Low Power operation. To do
this, just press the [TX PO(LOCK)l key so that the þL I, icon
appears at the bottom of the display. And don't forget, always have
an antenna connected when you transmit. Transmission is not
possible on any operating bands other than the 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and
430 MHz bands.

AM BROADCAST RECEPTION

The VX-5R includes provision for reception of AM broadcasts, either
on the standard medium-wave (MW) broadcast band, or on the
shortwave bands up to 16 MHz.

(D Press the [VFO(DW)SCI key repetitively until you see a frequency
in the frequency range desired. The MW coverage is 0.5 MHz to 1.8
MHz, while the shortwave broadcast coverage is 1.8 MHz to 16 MHz.
In either case, the operating mode (displayed on the right edge of
the LCD) should be shown as being þAM.þ

(2) Be sure that the VX-5R is set to the VFO mode (either þVaþ
or"Vbþ will be visible at the left side of the display).

(3) Rotate the DIAL to tune across the broadcast band. (4) You may
also use the keypad to enter frequencies directly. This method will
be quicker for changing from the 49-meter broadcast band to the 31
meter band, for example.

If the operating mode is not correct, you may need to adjust the
setting of A Menu #3 6 (RX MODE). See page 6 7for details.

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AM AIRCRAFT RECEPTION

Reception of AM signals in the aeronautical band (108-13 7 MHz) is
similar to that described in the previous section.

10 Press the [BAND(SET)AR] key repetitively until you see a
frequency in the aeronautical band. Q) Be sure that the VX-5R is
set to the VFO mode (either Naþ or Nbþ will be visible at the left
side of the display), and that þAMþ is shown as the operating mode.
(3) Rotate the DIAL to tune across the aeronautical band.

(A4) You may also use the keypad to enter frequencies directly.
Remember that frequencies quoted by aircraft operators may be
abbreviated, and that the þ5þ at the end of a frequency may be
dropped. Since aeronautical channels are assigned in 25-kHz steps,
therefore, a frequency announced as þthirty-two, forty-twoþ
corresponds to an operating frequency of 132.425 MHz.

FM BROADCAST/TV AUDio RECEPTION

The VX-5R also includes provision for reception in the FM broadcast
band, utilizing a wide-bandwidth filter which provides excellent
fidelity. To Activate FM Broadcast Reception (D Press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key repetitively until a frequency in the FM
broadcast band appears on the display. The total frequency range
included in the þFMþ band is 59-108 MHz. Q) Be sure you are in the
VFO mode (press the WO(DW)SCI key if not), and that W-
FM (Wide-bandwidth FM) is indicated as the operating mode. (3)
Rotate the DIAL to select the desired station. The default
synthesizer steps for the WFM mode are 100 kHz/step.

To Activate VHF or UHF TV Audio Reception (D Press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key repetitively until a frequency in the VHF or UHF
TV bands appears on the LCD. Q) Be sure you are in the VFO mode
(press the [VF0(DW)SC] key if not). (3) Rotate the DIAL to select
the desired station.

N Remember that the Wide-FM Squelch setting may be made
independently from the Narrow-FM setting, using Menu #02. Seepage
61.

WEATHER UROADCAST RECEPTION@

Operation

The VX-5R includes a unique feature which allows reception Of
weather broadcasts in the
160-MHz frequency range. Ten standard Weather Broadcast channels
are pre-loaded into a special memory bank. To listen to a Weather
Broadcast Channel: (1) Press and hold in the [O(SQL)WXI key for one
second to recall the Weather Broadcast channels. (Z Turn the DIAL
knob to select the desired Weather Broadcast channel. (3) If you
wish to check the other channels for activity by scanning, just
press and hold the [MR(SKP)SCI key for one second. To exit to
normal operation, again press and hold in the fO(SQL)WXI key for
one second. Operation will return to the VFO or Memory channel you
were operating on before you began Weather Broadcast operation.

You could also append an alpha-numeric þTagþ (label) to a Weather
Broadcast channel. Seepage 44.
Channel

Frequency

Channel

Frequenc

Chan

WX 7

162.550 MHz

WX 4

WX 2

WX 3

162.400 MH7

162.475 MHz I

WY 9

WX a

2.500 MHz

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KEYPAD/LCD ILLUMINATION

Your VX-5R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in
nighttime operation. The red illumination yields clear viewing of
the display in a dark environment, with minimal degradation of your
night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided:

KEY Mode: Pressing any key causes the lamp to provide illumination
for 5 seconds, after which the lamp will automatically shut off.
5 SEC Mode: Pressing the LAMP switch momentarily causes the lamp to
provide illumination for 5 seconds, after which the lamp will
automatically shut off. TOGGLE Mode: Pressing the LAMP switch
momentarily þTogglesþ the lamp on and off. The lamp will stay
illuminated until you press the LAMP switch once more.

Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp mode:

You first need to enter the þSetþ (menu) mode. Press the [FlW] key,
then immediately press the [BAND(SET)ARI key Oust below the [F[W]
key) to activate the Set mode. (Z Now rotate the DIAL to select
Menu Item #25 (þLAMP MODEþ). (3) Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to
enable modification of the current setting. (4) Next, rotate the
DIAL to select one of the three modes described above. (3) When you
have made your choice, press the PTT key to save the new setting
for Menu Item #25. The transceiver will now return to normal
operation.

The 5 SEc mode provides the greatest battery conservation, as it
allows activation of the lamp only when you press the LAMP switch.
Ifyou press and hold in lite LAMP keyfor one second, the lamp will
remain illuminated untilyou press the LAMP switch once more (no
time limit).

Operation

NOTE

VX-5R OPERATING MANUAL

19Advanced Operation: Now that you've
mastered the basics Of operation of the VX-5R , let's learn more
about some of the really neat features.

SETTING THE FREQUENcy DisPLAY IMAGE SIZE

VFO Mode so that only VFO The VX-5R's display may be configured

(in mailer characters) Of the Main (A or B) and Sub V FOS NFM As
a third option, The Main VFO (only) may be displayed 10 am

in small characters. if the display currently shows the Operating
frequency in large characters (see the illustration), press and
hold in the B(TN)FRQ1 key for one second to change the display to
indication of both the Main and Sub VFOs. Press and hold in the (I
(TN)FROI key for one second again to

make the Sub VFO firequency disappear. if the display currently
shows the operating frequency in Va
145.000 small characters, (displaying one or both VFO
frequencies), press and hold in the [4(MG)DSP) key for one sec-
ond to cause the display to double the size of the Main NFM VFO
frequency. The Sub VFO frequency will disappear. M Cri

if you again press and hold in the [4(MG)DSPI key for one second,
the LCD will revert to small-character display of the operating
frequency. one or both VFOs will be shown, depending on how the
display was set up per the preceding paragraph.

Memory Mode
When operating in the Memory mode (see page 42), pressing the
WIVIG)OSPI key for one second causes the LCD þ15 to
þtoggleþ between display of the current memorY's fre- MR 433,580

NFM I quency only (large characters) or the current memory's NFM
frequency on the top line and the memory charme I num- 43 coal

ber on the second line. MR 4 3.580

NFM

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Advanced Operation

VFO SPLIT MODE

For working on repeaters with odd splits, or communicating with
astronauts on orbiting space vehicles, it may be necessary to use
non-standard splits between the receive and transmit frequency. If
the application is infrequent enough not to warrant the dedication
of a memory channel for this purpose, the þVFO Splitþ mode may be
used. Here is the procedure:

(D Set the VX-5R for display of both the Main and Sub VFOs, per the
preceding section. (2) Press the VFO key, as needed, to select
VFO-A. Set VFO-A for the receiving fre-

quency (for example, 437.950 MHz). (5) Now press the (VF0(DW)SC1
key, and set VFO-B for the desired transmit frequency (e.g. 435.750
MHz). (1) Press the [VFO(DW)SCI key once more to re-establish VFO-
A as the þMainþ (receive) VFO. (3) Press the [F/W1 key, then press
the [BAND(SET)AR) key to enter the Set mode. (E) Rotate the DIAL
to select Menu #09 (þVFO SPLITþ). @ Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to
enable activation of the VFO Split feature. (V Rotate the DIAL one
click to change the setting of this Menu item to ON. Press the PTT
key once to exit to Split VFO operation. You will notice the"[+][-
]þ indicator on the display, which signifies Split operation. (9)
You will now be operating in a Split mode. When you press the PTT
key to transmit, you will observe that VFO-A and VFO-B will reverse
positions. If you need to modify the VFO-B
(transmit) frequency (for Doppler Shift correction, etc.), just
press the [VFO(DW)SCI key, then make the necessary change, then
press [VFO(DW)SCI key once more to restore VFO-A to the þreceive
VFOþ position.
8 When you have finished with Split operation, re-enter the Set
mode, and set Menu #09

to OFF.

I /I A splitfrequency pair set up via the VFO Spliffeature cannot
be stored di-

rectly into memory. You can, h owever, store oddfrequency pairs
using a different (sligh fly simpler) procedure. Seepage 42.

VX-51? OPERATING MANUA L

21Advanced Operation

Advanced Operation

VFO LINKING

For split operation on the Amateur bands, the VFO Li4k feature may
be useful. (1) Setup VFO Split operation, as just described. (2)
Set VFO-A and VFO-13 to the same Amateur band (e.g. 430 MHz). (3)
While in the Set mode (used to set up Split operation), rotate the
DIAL to select Menu #5 (þVFOþ). This Menu item determines whether
VFO tuning will limited to the cur-

rent band þBANDþ or allowed to roam freely band-to-band þALUþ. (a)
If the current setting is þALLþ, press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to
enable modification of the þVFOþ Menu item, then rotate the DIAL to
set this Menu selection to þBAND.þ Now press [BAND(SET)ARI once
more. (5) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu #10 (þVFO LIN (6) Press
the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable activation of the VFO Link feature.
(2) Rotate the DIAL to set this Menu selection to O-N. (a) Press
the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to Linked/Split VFO
operation. As you rotate the DIAL, you will observe that both VpO
frequencies are changing together.

tþ

When you are done with this operating mode, re-enter the set mode,
and set Menu 4 10 to OFF.

The VFO Linkfeature requires that (1) VFO-A and VF0_B be set to
same

band, (2) Menu #5 (þVFOþ) must be set to t,BAND. 11 in other words,
the VFO Link feature cannot activated @f VPO-A and VFO-B are not
set to the same band, or if Menu #5 (þVF0'9 is set to þALL. ,

CHANGING THE HANNEL STEPS

The VX-5R's synthesizer provides the option Of utilizing channels
steps of 5/9/10/12.5/151/
20/25/50/100 kHz per step, any number of which rnay be important to
your operating requirements. The VX-5R is set up at the factory
with different default steps on each operating band which probably
are satisfactory for InOSt operation. However, if you need to

change the channel step increments, the procedure tc) do so is very
easy. (D Press the [FIWI key, then immediately press t4e [7(ST)TMPI
key. This provides a

short-cut to Menu Item #I I (þVFO STEPþ). Rotate the DIAL to select
the new channel step @size. (3) Press the PTT key to save the new
setting and þxit to normal operation. *N S@l 5 kHz steps are not
available on the 50 _,VHZ, þACT 1, þ and þACT 2þ bands;

Use 25 kHz steps to load the 52.525 AT-i"Z Simplex Channel into a
memorY register, then switch to 10 kHz stepsfo.- tuning or scanning
of other 6-meter frequencies. 9 kHz steps are not available, on the
- þUSA þversion, on any band.

You may also use the þSetþ mode (Menu #11) to e4viange the channel
steps. Seepage 6,

for details.

CHANGING T@E OPERATING MODE

The VX-5R provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is
tuned to different operating frequencies. However, should an
unusual operating situation arise in which you need to change
between the available operating modes (FM-Narrow, FM-Wide, and AM),
here is the procedure for doing so:

T Press the [FlW1 key, then immediately press the [BAND(SET)ARI key
to activate the

Set mode.
0 Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #36 (þRX MODEþ). (3) Press
the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable modification of the current
setting. (4) Now rotate the DIAL to select a new operating mode.
The available selections are:

AUTO : Automatic mode setting per default values. N-FM: Narrow-
bandwidth FM (used for voice communication) W-FM: Wide-
bandwidth FM (used for high-fidelity broadcasting) AM: Amplitude
Modulation (3) Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit
to normal operation.

Unless you have a compelling reason to do so, leave the Automatic
Mode Selectionfeature on so as to save time and trouble when
changing bands. If you make a mode changefor a particular channel
or station, you can always store that one channel into memory, as
the mode setting will be memorized along with thefirequency
information.

Defauft modes I

0.5-1.8 MHz (BC Band)

137-174 MHz (2m Ham)

N-FM

335-420 MHz (Action Band 1)

N-FM

1.8-16 MHz (SW Band)

174-222 MHz (VHF-TV)

W-FM

420-470 MHz (70an Hann)

N-FM

48-59 MHz (6m Ham)

N-FM

222-250 MHz (Action Bandl)

4713-729 MHz (UHF-TV)

W-FM

59-108 MHz (FM BC)

W-FM

250-255 MHz (Action Bandl)

N-FM

800-999 MHz (Action Band 2)

N-FM

LL@8-_137 MHz (Air Band) I

AM I

255-335MHz (Action Bandl)

VX-5R OPERATING MANT7,

VX-5R OPERATING MANUAL

23Advanced Operation

Advanced Operation

REPEATER OPERATION

Repeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high
locations, provide a dra-

matic extensioll of the communication range for low-powered hand-
held or mobile trans-

ceivers. The V)(-5R includes a number of features which make
repeater operation simple

and enjoyable.

Repeater Shifts customary in your Your VX-5R has been
configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts country. For
the 50 MHz band, this usually will be I MHz, while the 144 MHz
shift will be
600 kHz; on 70 cm, the shift may be 1.6 MHz, 7.6 MHz, or 5 MHz (USA
version). Depending oil the part of the band in which you are
operating, the repeater shift may be either downward (--þ) or
upward (-+þ), and one of these icons will appear at the bottom of
the LCD when repeater shifts have been enabled. Automatic Repeater
Shift (ARS) The VX-5R provides a convenient Automatic Repeater
Shift feature, which causes the

appropriate repeater shift to be automatically applied whenever you
tune into the designated repeater sub-bands in your country. These
sub-bands are shown below.

if the ARS feature does not appear to be working, you may have
accidentally disabled it.

To re-enable ARS: T Press the [FMI key, then immediately press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key to enter the Set

mode. Q) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item 906 (þARSþ).
3 Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable modification of the current
setting. (A) Now rotate the DIAL to select þONþ (to enable
Automatic Repeater Shift). (5) Press the PTT key to save the new
setting and exit to normal operation.

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REPEATER OPERATION

Manual Repeater Shift Activation If the ARS feature has been
disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift other than that
established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater
shift manually. To do this, press the [F[W] key, then press the
[6(RP)ONT] key. This provides a þshortcutþ to Menu #07 (þRPT
SHIFTþ). Rotate the DIAL, and you will see that the þ-þ orþ+þ, icon
appears at the bottom of the LCD (when no icon is present,
þSimplexþ operation - transmit and receive on the same frequency -
has been selected, and the LCD will indicate þSIMPþ in this case).

When the desired shift direction has been selected, press the PTT
key momentarily to save your new setting and exit.

Changing the Default Repeater Shifts If you travel to a different
country, you may need to change the default repeater shift so as

to ensure compatibility with local operating requirements.

To do this, follow the procedure below:

(D Set the VX-5R to the band on which you wish to change the
default repeater shift.

zþ (2) Press the [F/W1 key, then immediately press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key to enter the Set mode. (3) Rotate the DIAL to
select Menu Item 408 (þSHIFT,,). (A) The current shift will now be
displayed on the LCD. Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key then rotate the
DIAL to select the new repeater shift magnitude. (3) Press the PTT
key momentarily to save the new setting and exit.

Ifyou just have one þoddþ split that you need to program, don't
change th e

defaultþ repeated shifts using Menu Item 408! Enter the transmit
and rec'leiveftequencies separately, as shown oil page 42. When
setting a large repeater shift (eg. 5. 0 MHzfor 440 MHz), remember
thatyou Call tune in I MHz steps by pressing [FIWI, then rotating
the DIAL. Checking the Repeater Uplink (input) Frequency It often
is helpful to be able to check the uplink (input) frequency of a
repeater, to see if the calling station is within direct
(þSimplexþ) range.

To do this, press the [F/W1 key then MONI key. Alternatively, if
Menu Item #24 (þHOME/ REVþ) has been set to"REVþ, you mayjust press
the [HM/RV(EMG)1 key momentarily. To return to the normal
uplink/downlink frequency relationship, repeat this step.

VX-5R OPERATINGM,

IA-5R OPE-RA 71N (; MAAT'AL

25Advanced Operation

CTCSS OPERATION

Many repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone
be superimposed on your FM carrier in order to activate the
repeater. This helps prevent false activation of the repeater by
radar or spurious signals from other transmitters. This tone
system, called þCTCSSþ (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System), is
included in your VX-5R, and is very easy to activate.

N CTCSS setup involves two actions: setting the Tone FrequenCy and
then setting of the Tone Mode These actions are set up by using the
H (TN)FRQI and [2(CD)TAGI keys, or Menu Items #29 and #30.

T Press the [FIWI key, then immediately press the [1 (TN)FRQI key.
This provides a short-cutþ to Menu #29 (þSOL TYPEþ). (2) Rotate the
DIAL so that þTONEþ appears on the display; this activates the
CTCSS Encoder, which allows repeater access.

You may notice an additional þDCS þ icon appearing while you rotate
the DIAL in this step. We'll discuss the Digital Code Squelch
system shortly.

(3) Rotation of the DIAL in step (2) above will ocasionally cause
þSQLþ to appear adjacent to the þTONEþ icon. When þTONE SOLþ
appears, this means that the Tone SQueLch system is active, which
mutes your VX-5R's receiver until it receives a call from another
radio sending out a matching CTCSS tone. This can help keep your
radio
quiet until a specific call is received, which may be helpful while
operating in congested areas. (a) When you have made your selection
of the CTCSS tone mode, press the [BAND(SET)ARI key. (D Now rotate
the DIAL one click clockwise to select Menu #30 (þTONE SETþ). This
Menu selection allows setting of the CTCSS tone frequency to be
used. e Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable adjustment of the
CTCSS frequency. (2) Rotate the DIAL until the display indicates
the Tone Frequency you need to be usin-a-

(ask the repeater owner/operator if you don t know the tone
frequency). Press the [2(CD)TAG) key to save the new settings and
exit to non-nal operation.

iT@i F06094cy 64@

N I ,e Some repeaters mayor may not re-transmit a CTCSS tone -some
systems just

use CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but don'tpass it along
when trans-

mitting. If the BUSY LED - - 9 glows green, but the VX-5R is
notpassing 71 9 74.4 77.0 79.7 8 *2.58 5@ 44

audio, repeat steps (D through (a) above, q48 97.4 1U0.0 103.5
107.2 110.9

but rotate the DIAL so that þSQL þ disap- 1230 127.3 1:31.8 136.5
141.3 146.2

17 9 pears - this will allow you to hear all traf- 162 2 167 9
173 8 .9 186.2 1 fic on the channel being received. 1241.8
250.3

Advanced Operation

DCS OPERATION

Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or
DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system which generally
provides more immunity from false paging than does CTCSS. The DCS
Encoder/Decoder is built into your VX-511, and operation is very
similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may
be configured for DCS; if not, it is frequently quite useful in
Simplex operation if your friend(s) use transceivers equipped with
this advanced feature.

Just as in CTCSS operation, DCS requires thatyou set the Tone Mode
to DCS md thatyou select a tone code.

(D Press the WIWI key, then immediately press the H (TN)FRQI key.
This provides a

.,short-cutþ to Menu #29 (þSOL TYPEþ). (Z Rotate the DIAL until
þDCSþ appears in the upper right-hand area of the LCD; this
activates the DCS Encoder/Decoder. (I Now press the [BAND(SET)AR)
key, and rotate the DIAL to select Menu #31 (þDCS SETþ). Press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key to enable adjustment of the DCS Code. (3) Rotate
the DIAL to select the desired DCS Code (a three-digit number). Ask
the repeater owner/operator if you don't know DCS Code; if you are
working simplex, just set up the DCS Code to be the same as that
used by your friend(s).
6 When you have made your selection, press the [2(CD)TAG] key to
save the new settings and exit to normal operation.

Remember that the DCS is an Encodel& @od system, so your receiver
will remain mute until a matching DCS code is received on an
incoming transmission. Switch the DCS off when you'rejust tuning
around the band!

DCS Cove

023

025

0261

031 1

032

0361

0431

0471

051

0531

054

0651

071 1

072

0731

0741

114

1115

1161

1221

125

131

132

1341

1431

145

152

155

1561

162

.165

172
174

205

212

223

225

226

243

244

245

246

251

252

255

1261 1

263

265

266

271 1

274

306

Advanced Operation

TONE SEARCH ScANNInG

In operating situations where you don't know the CTCSS or DCS tone
being used by another station or stations, you can command the
radio to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the
tone being used. Two things must be remembered in this regard: *
You must be sure that your repeater uses the same tone type (CTCSS
vs. DCS).
* Some repeaters do not pass the CTCSS tone. you may have to
listen to the station(s) transmitting on the repeater uplink iin
order to allow Tone Search Scanning to work. nPut) fi`Qquenc@

To scan for the tone in use: (1) Set the radio up for either CTCSS
or DCS Dej@uder operation (see the previous discussion). In the
case of CTCSS, þT SOþ will apt@ear onthe display; in the case of
DCS, þDCSþ will appear on the display. (Z) Press the WIN key, then
immediately press the J2(CV)TAG1 key to select the þTONE SETþ Menu
item (when TONE SQL is select'Q@d) or þOCS SETþ (during DCS
operation). (3) Press and hold in the [VFO(DW)SCI key to stars
coing for the incomin., CTCSS or DCS tone/code. (A) When the radio
detects the correct tone or code it will halt on that tone/code,
and audio will be allowed to pass. Press the [BNND( S@VARI key to
lock in that tone/ code, then press PTT to exit to normal
operation.

If the Tone Scan feature does not detect , @one or code, it will
continue to scan indefinitely. When this happens, it means that the
other station is not sending any tone. You can press the k,3'TT
S@iich to halt the scan at any time.

You also can press the IVIONI key during Tone scanning, to listen
to the (muted) signal from the otherstation. Whenyou release the
NOWey, Tone Scanning will resume after about a second.

Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory modes-

CTCSS/DCS BELL OPERATION

During CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set the VX-5R up such
that a ringing þbellþ sound alerts you to the fact that a call is
coming in. Here is the procedure for activating the Bell will ring
in accordance with this programming.

Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (þTONE SQuelch or DCS
operation, as described previously. Q) Adjust the operating
frequency to the desired channel. (3) Press the [FIWI key, then
press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to activate the Set mode. (A) Rotate
the DIAL to select Menu Item #22 (,,BELL,,). a) Press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key to enable adjustment of the Bell ringer.

Rotate the DIAL to set the desired number of rings of the Bell. The
available choices are 1, 3, 5, or 8 rings, REPEAT (continuous
ringing), or OFF. Q) Press the PTT key momentarily to save the new
setting and exit to normal operation.

When a station calls you whose transceiver is sending a CTCSS tone
or DCS code which matches that set into your Decoder, the Bell will
ring in accordance to this programming.

TONE CALLING (1750 Hz)

If the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for
access (typically in Europe), you can set the IVIONI key to serve
as a þTONE CALLþ switch instead. To change the configuration of
this switch, we again use the Menu to help us.

Press the [FIWI key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enter the
Set mode. (2) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #23 (þMON/T-
CALþ). (3) Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable adjustment of this
Menu item. (A) Rotate the DIAL to select þT-CALLþ on the display.
T Press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit.

To access a repeater, press and hold in the IVIONI key for the
amount of time specified by the repeater owner/operator. The
transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750-Hz audio
tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the
repeater has been gained, you may release the MONI key, and use the
PTT key for activating the transmitter.

AcIvElnced
operation

-% W P_ þTHE TRANSMITTER PO R LEVEL CHANGING

f four transmitter power levels on your VX-5R. The exact can select
between a toW 10 P.,ver output Wil I vary someNvhat, depending on
the voltage supplied to the transceiver. Witli the standard FNF3-
58Ll lal,ry Pack, the power output levels available are:

50 MHZ MHz)

2.5 VV

1 W

0.3 W

-ro chakI190 the powOr level:

lefaLlIt setting for toe power output The c is þHigh;þ in this
configuration, the LCD sho@@s 110 indication of the power output
level. Pressing the [TX PO(LOCK)l key

causes the þLow Power Icon to appear, followed by one, two, or
three vertical bars, ,4 1 þ1 þL2,þ or þL3.þ indicating power leve
sOCK)l key until the þLow Powerþ icon disappears will restore
Pressing the [TX PO(L High POWer operation.

The VX-5R - art!

You can set up Low power on one band (like UHF),

is ff while leaving V@f on High power, and the radio will
remember the different settings on each band. And when you store
memories, you can store High and Low power settings separately in
each memory, so you don't waste battery power
when using Pery close-in repeaters!

CHANGING THE TX DEVIATION LEVEL

in many areas of the world, channel congestion has required that
operating channels be @1050Y spacc@d. In su operating environments,
it often is required that operators use le Joced 0evizition leve s,
s055 to reduce the potential for interference to users on adjacent
channels, ThQ VX.5R nc ,des a simple method of accomplishing this:
1) Press the FAN] key, Oeo press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enter the
Set mode.

2 Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #38 (þHALF DEVþ).
3 Press the [BANIWSEI@ARI key to enable adjustment of this Menu
item. LT Rot4t, the DIAL to &Oge this setting to ON. In this
configuration (HALF DEVIA-

T101,4 active), the trarr0oter's deviation will be approximately
ñ2.5 kHz.
05 Whl@@n Y0u have made@oar selection, press the PTT key to save
the new setting and

ch I i

exit to nl3rrnal operati00I 1@_ TAhe þjiormal,,S@gingfor the
deviation (when this Menu item is set to, OFF) is

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Advanced Operation

TRANSMITTER TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)

The TOT feature provides a safety switch which limits transmission
to a pre-programmed value. This will promote battery conservation
by not allowing you to make excessively long transmissions, and in
the event of a stuck PTT switch (perhaps if the radio or a Speaker/
Mic is wedged between car seats) it can prevent interference to
other users as well as battery depletion. As configured at the
factory the TOT feature is set to OFF, and here is the procedure
for activating it: (D Press the [FlW1 key, then press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key to enter the Set mode. a) Rotate the DIAL to
select Menu Item #26 (þTOTþ). (3) Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to
enable adjustment of this Menu item.

Rotate the DIAL to set the Time-Out Timer to the desired þMaximum
TX time (1 minute, 2.5 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes). (3) Once
you've made the selection you wish to use, press the PTT key to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

Since brief transmissions are the mark of a good operator, try
setting up your radio's TOTfeaturefor a maximum transmission time
of 1 minute. This will significantly improve battery life, too!

Busy CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCLO)

The BCLO feature prevents the radio's transmitter from being
activated if a signal strong enough to break through the þNoiseþ
squelch is present. On a frequency where stations using different
CTCSS or DCS codes may be active, BCLO prevents you from disrupting
their communications accidentally (because your radio may be muted
by its own Tone Decoder). The default setting for the BCLO is OFF,
and here is how to change that setting: T Press the [FlW1 key, then
press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enter the Set mode. T Rotate the
DIAL to select Menu Item #27 (-BCL0,,). (3) Press the [BAND(SET)AR)
key to enable adjustment of this Menu item. T Rotate the DIAL to
set the BCLO feature to the þONþ position. (3) Press the PTT key to
save the new setting and resume non-nal operation.

VX-5R OPFRATING MANUAL

Advanced Operation

RECEIVE BATTERY SAVER SETUP An important feature of the VX-5R is
its Receive Battery Saver, which þputs the radio to sleepþ for a
time interval, periodically þwaking it upþ to check for activity.
If somebody is talking on the channel, the VX-5R will remain in the
þactiveþ mode, then resume its þsleepþ cycles. This feature
significantly reduces quiescent battery drain, and you may change
the amount of þsleepþ time between activity checks using the Menu
System: (1) Press the [F[W] key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key
to enter the Set mode.
0 Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item # 14 (þRX SAVEþ). (1) Press
the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable adjustment of this Menu item. (J)
Rotate the DIAL to select the desired þsleepþ duration. The
selections available are

200 ms, 300 ms, 500 ms, 1 second, and 2 seconds, or OFF. The
default value is 200 Ms. (3) When you have made your selection,
press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.

When you are operating on Packet, switch the Receive Battery Saver
OFF, as the sleep cycle may þCollideþ with the beginning of an
incoming Packet transmission, causing your TNC not to receive the
full data burst.

TX BATTERY SAVER The VX-5R also includes a useful Transmit Battery
Saver, which will automatically lower the power output level when
the last signal received was very strong. For example, when you are
in the immediate vicinity of a repeater station, there generally is
no reason to use the full 5 Watts of power Output in order to
achieve full-quieting access to the repeater. With the Transmit
Battery Saver, the automatic selection of Low Power operation
conserves battery drain significantly.

To activate the Transmit Battery Saver: T Press the [FlW1 key, then
press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enter the Set mode. T Rotate the
DIAL to select Menu Item # 15 (þTX SAVEþ). (3) Press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key to enable adjustment of this Menu item. (4)
Rotate the DIAL so as to select ON (thus activating the Transmit
Battery Saver).

When you have completed your selection, press the PTT key to save
the new setting and exit to normal operation.

DISABLING THE BUSY/TX LED Further battery conservation may be
accomplished by disabling the BUSY/TX LED. Use the following
procedure:

(J) Press the [F[W] key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enter
the Set mode. (2) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item # 17 (þBUSY
LEDþ). (3) Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable adjustment of this
Menu item. (4) Rotate the DIAL to set this Menu item to OFF (thus
disabling the BUSY/TX LED). (5) Press the PTT key to save the new
setting and exit to normal operation.

BATTERY UTILIZATION MONITOR The VX-5R includes a timer circuit
which can be used to monitor the elapsed time since your radio's
battery was most recently charged. This can serve as a handy method
of anticipating when you will need to re-charge the battery.

To monitor the elapsed time since the timer was last reset, press
and hold in the [6(RP)ONT] key. The display will Va 145.000 now
indicate the number of hours and minutes of Operating R03:15TOO:34
(Receive + Transmit) time (the display shows [Rhh.-mml NFM and
Transmit time [Thh.-mml since you most recently turned the
transceiver on).

To reset the timer to þZeroþ after charging the battery, press and
hold in the [FIWI key, then press the [6(RP)ONT] key, while the
operating time is being displayed, the timer will reset to indicate
[ROO:001 [TOO:001.

AUTOMATIC POWER-OFF (APO) FEATURE The APO feature helps conserve
battery life by automatically turning the radio off after a user-
defined period of time within which there has been no dial or key
activity. The available selections for the time before power-off
are 0.5/l/3/5/8 hours, as well as APO Off. The default condition
for the APO is OFF , and here is the procedure for activating it:
T Press the [FIWI key, then press the [5(AP)ICO] key to enter the
Set mode at Menu # 16 (þAPOþ). (Z Rotate the DIAL to select the
desired time period after which the radio will automatically shut
down.
3 Once you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the
new setting and exit to normal operation.

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33 Advanced Operation

AUTOMATIC POWER-ON FEATURE

The VX-5R also includes the capability to turn itself on after a
programmed time interval. (D Press the [F[W] key, then press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key to enter the Set mode. (Z) Rotate the DIAL to
select Menu #40 (þON TIMERþ). (1) Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to
enable setting or the power-on interval. (4) Rotate the DIAL to
select the desired time period after which the radio will
automatically turn on.

N Note that this is not the time of day when the radio will turn
on; it is the number of hours and minutes until the radio turns on.

(5) Once you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save
the new setting and exit to normal operation.

KEYBOARD LOCKING

In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent
transmission, various aspects of the VX-5R's keys and switches may
be locked out. The possible lockout combinations are:

KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked out DIAL: Just the top
panel DIAL is locked out KEY + DIAL: Both the DIAL and Keys are
locked out PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible) KEY +
PTT: Both the keys and PTT switch are locked out DIAL + PTT: Both
the DIAL and PTT switch are locked out ALL: All of the above are
locked out

To lock out some or all of the keys: (D Press the [F[W] key, then
press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enter the Set mode. Q) Rotate the
DIAL to select Menu Item #37 (þLOCK MODEþ). (3) Press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key to enable setting of the Lock mode (which defines
which keys/functions are to be locked out). (A) Rotate the DIAL to
choose between one of the locking schemes as outlined above.

Once you have made your selection, press the PTT key momentarily to
save the new setting and resume normal operation. To activate the
locking feature, press the [F[W] key, then press the [TX PO(LOCK)l
key. The þ Lþ icon will appear on the LCD. To cancel keyboard
locking, again press [F/W1 key, followed by [TX PO(LOCK)l key.
Even when þALLþ keys have been locked out, two keys actually are
not locked out: the [FNVI key and the [TX PO(LOCK)l key remains
available, so you call repeat step (@) above to disable the þLockþ
mode.

Advanced Operation

DISABLING THE KEYPAD BEEPER

if the keypad's Beeper creates an inconvenience (particularly when
operating in a quiet room), it may easily be disabled.

(1) Press [FIWI then, press the [9(BP)ALT] key, to enter the Set
mode at Menu #20 (V

BEEPþ). (Z) Rotate the DIAL to change the setting from ON to OFF.
(3) When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save
the new setting 4 exit to normal operation. (a) If you wish to re-
enable the Beeper, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the
D14 to select ON in step 0 above.

CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE

The VX-5R's microprocessor includes programming which will detect
the battery and measure the current battery voltage.

To check the battery condition, press and hold in the [3(DT)VLT]
key for one second,

The þSub VFOþ display window will now be replaced by an indication
of the battery and the current DC voltage being supplied.

The displays include:

Lit: FNB-58LI is in use Dry: FBA-23 is in use

EXT: An external DC source is in use

Va 145. 000

Lit 7.Z

a Q

To return to normal operation, press and hold in the [3(DT)VLT] key
for one second. lf!@@ were operating with the Main VFO field
enlarged, press [4(MG)DSPI key instead.

TEMPERATURE DisPLAY You can measure the current temperature inside
the transceiver's case.

To do this, press and hold the [7(ST)TMPI key for one Va 145.0001

second. The display will now indicate the current tem- TEMP 24.3uC
perature. NP

To return to normal operation, press and hold the 10 Q1
17(ST)TMPI key for one second. If you were operating with the Main
VFO field enlar@ press [4(MG)DSPI key instead.

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Advanced Operation

DTMF OPERATION

The VX-5R's 16-button keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch
or repeater control purposes. Besides numerical digits [01 through
[91, the keypad includes the [*1 and [#1 digits, plus the [A], [B],
[C], and [D] tones often used for repeater control.

Manual DTMF Tone Generation You can generate DTMF tones during
transmission manually. (1) Press the PTT switch to begin
transmission. (2) While transmitting, press the desired numbers on
the keypad. (3) When you have sent all the digits desired, release
the PTT key.

DTMF Auto dialer Eight DTMF Auto dial memories are provided,
allowing you to store telephone numbers for autopatch use. You can
also store short autopatch access code streams so as to avoid
having to send them manually. Here is the DTMF Auto dial storage
procedure: (D Press the [FM1 key, then press the [BAN D(SET)ARI
key to enter the Set mode.
0 Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item #32 (þDTMF SETþ). (3) Press
the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable adjustment of this Menu item.

Rotate the DIAL to select the DTMF Memory register into which you
wish to store this DTMF string. (3) Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to
begin DTMF Memory entry into the selected register. Key in the DTMF
digits you wish to store into this register. T Press the PTT switch
to save the setting. To store other numbers, repeat this process,
using a different DTMF memory register.

To send the telephone number: T Press [FMI, then the [3(DT)VLT] key
to activate the DTMF Autodialer function. Q) Press the PTT switch
to begin transmission. (3) Press the numerical key JI] through [91)
corresponding to the DTMF memory string you wish to send. Once the
string begins, you may release the PTT key, as the transmitter will
be held þon the airþ until the DTMF string is
completed.

EMERGENCY CHANNEL OPERATION

The VX-5R includes an þEmergencyþ feature which may be useful if
you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your
transceiver's UHF þHomeþ channel. See page
43 for details on setting the Home channel.

The þEmergencyþ feature is activated by pressing the [HM/RV(EMG)]
key for one second.

When this is done, the radio (A) is placed on the UHF Amateur band
Home channel, (B) emits a loud þAlarmþ sound (the volume is
controlled by the VOLUME knob), and (C) if you press the PTT key,
this alarm sound will be transmitted.

Use this feature if you are out for a walk and want a quick way of
alerting a family member as to a dangerous situation. The alarm
sound may discourage an attacker and allow you to escape.

Be sure to arrange with afriend orfamily member to be monitoring on
the

samefrequency, as there will be no identification sent via the
Emergency alarm sound And do not transmit the alarm tone except in
a true emergency!

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Advanced Operation

ARTS (AUTOMATIC RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM) . The AkTS feature uses
DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another
ARTSequiPPed station are within communications range. This may be
particularly useful during Searchlarid Rescue situations, where is
important to stay in contact with other members of your group. Both
stations must set up their DCS codes to the same code number, then
activate their ARTS feature using the command appropriate for their
radio. Alert ringers may be activated, if desired. Whenever you
push the PTT, or every 25 (or 15) seconds Va 433.580 after ARTS is
activated, your radio will transmit a signal I N RANGE which
includes a (subaudible) DCS signal for about I second. If the other
radio is in range, the beeper will sound NFM (if enabled) and
the display will show þIN RANGEþ as L DCS in CIE Opposed to the
out of range display þOUT RANGEþ in Va 433.580 which ARTS
operation begins. OUT RANGE

NFM =3 No CVA3

Whether you talk or ri0t, the polling every 15 or 25 seconds Will
continue until you de-activate ARTS. Every 10 minutts, moreover,
you can have your radio transmit your callsign via CW, so as to
comply with identification requirements. When ARTS is de-activated,
DCS will also be deactivated (if you were not using it previously
in non-ARTS operation).

If Y04 move out of range for more than one minute (four pollings),
your radio will sense that no signal has been received, three beeps
will sound, and the display will revert to þOUT RANGE.þ if you move
back into range, your radio will again beep, and the display Will
change back to the þIN RANGEþ indication.

Advanced Operation

ARTS (AUTOmAnc RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM) During ARTS operation,
your operating frequency will continue to be displayed, but no
changes may be made to it or other settings; you must terminate
ARTS in order to resume normal operation. This is a safety feature
designed to prevent accidental loss of contact due to channel
change, etc.

Here is how to activate ARTS:Basic ARTS Setup and Operation (I)
Set your radio and the other radio(s) to the same DCS code number,
per the discussion
on page 27. Q) Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)ARI key for one
second. You will observe the þOUT RANGEþ display on the LCD below
the operating frequency. ARTS operation has now commenced. (I Every
25 seconds, your radio will transmit a þpollingþ call to the other
station. When that station responds with its own ARTS polling
signal, the display will change to þIN RANGEþ to confirm that the
other station's polling code was received in response to yours. (4)
Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key again for one second to exit ARTS
operation and resume normal functioning of the transceiver. I .,
ARTS won't work ifyou have used the LOCKfeature to disable the PTT!

ARTS Polling Time Options The ARTS feature may be programmed to
poll every 25 seconds (default value) or 15 seconds. The default
value provides maximum battery conservation, because the polling
signal is sent out less frequently. To change the polling interval:
(D Press the [FIWI key, then press the [BAND(SET)AR) key, to enter
the Set mode. Q) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu # 19 (þARTS
ITVLþ). (3) Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable changing of this
Menu item.

Rotate the DIAL to select the desired polling interval (15 or 25
seconds). When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to
save the new setting and exit to nonnal operation.

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39
Advanced Operation

ARTS (AUTOMATIC RANGE TRANSPONDER SYSTEM) ARTS Alert Beep Options
The ARTS feature allows two kinds of alert beeps (with the
additional option of turning them off), so as to alert you to the
current status of ARTS operation. Depending on your location and
the potential annoyance associated with frequent beeps, you may
choose the Beep mode which best suits your needs. The choices are:

IN RANGE: The beeps are issued only when the radio first confirins
that you are within range, but does not re-confirm with beeps
thereafter. ALL: Every time a polling transmission is received
from the other station, the alert beeps will be heard. OFF: No
alert beeps will be heard; you must look at the display to confirm
current ARTS status.

To set the ARTS Beep mode, use the following procedure: (J) Press
the [FIWI key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key, to enter the Set
mode. Q) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu # 18 (þARTS BEEPþ). (3)
Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable changing of this Menu item.
(A) Rotate the DIAL to select the desired ARTS Beep mode (see
above). (5) When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to
save the new setting and

exit to normal operation.

Advanced Operation

ARTS (AUTOMATIC RANGE TRANSPOND@R SYSTEM) CW Identifier Setup

The ARTS feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously
during ARTS operation, the radio can be instructed to send þDE I
Every ten minutes feature is enabled. The callsign field may
contain up to 8 characters. your callsign) Kþ if this

Here's how to program the CW Identifier: (D Press the [FNVI key,
then Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key, t@) enter the Set mode. (Z)
Rotate the DIAL to select Menu 433 (þCW IDþ). (3) Press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key to enable chatilaing of this Menu item. (A)
Rotate the DIAL to set the CW ID function ON,

Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key once more to begin entry of the
letters and numbers in your callsign. Rotate the DIAL to select the
first letter or number in your call sign. When the correct
character has been selected, press the [BAND(SET)ARI k, @Y to
move on to the next character.

Repeat step $) as many times as necessary to coinpletQ your
callsign, pressing [BAND(SET)ARI between each entry. Note that the
-slant l14rþ is among the available characters, should you be
a þportableþ station, To check the programmin-, before you exit,
press the [F/VV

I I key momentarily. You will hear the CW Identification message
as you have progr@@Imed it. When you have entered your entire
callsign, press the PTT key to save the settings and exit to
normal operation.

your callsign and the þ n. ) precedingyour callsigi, is already
programmed;

Note thatthe þDE"(- * . you only need to progra IDEþ will be
appended at X *@g the time of transmission.

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41Memory Mode

The VX-5R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These
include:

0 220 þStandardþ memory channels, numbered 01 þ through þ220.þ
A HomE channel per band, allowing storage and quick recall of one
prime frequency on each band.
0 Ten sets of band-edge memories also known as þProgramming Memory
Scan channels, labeled þLl /IJ 1 þ through þLl O/U 10þ.
0 Five Memory Groups, labeled þMG1 þ through þMG5þ. Each Memory
Group can be assigned 24 channels from the þstandardþ memory
channel bank.

MEMORY STORAGE

(1) Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode.
Be sure to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any
desired repeater offset. The power level may also be set at this
time, if you wish to store it. (2) Press and hold the [FfW] key
for one second. (3) Within five seconds of releasing the [FMI key,
rotate the DIAL to select the desired memory channel. The
microprocessor will automatically select the next-available þfree
channel (a memory register on which no data has been stored). If
you see an Asterisk (*) by any channel number, it means that the
channel currently has no data written on it (i.e. the channel is
þfreeþ). Press the [FMI key once more to store the frequency into
memory. (S You still will be operating in the þVFOþ mode, so you
may now enter other frequencies, and store them into additional
memory locations, by repeating the above process.

STORING INDEPENDENT TRANSMIT FREQUENCIES (þODD SPLITS")All memories
can store an independent transmit frequency, for operation on
repeaters with

non-standard shift. To do this: (D Store the receive frequency
using the method already described under MEMORY

STORAGE (it doesn't matter if a repeater offset is active). Turn to
the desired transmit frequency, then press and hold the [F/W] key
for one second. (I With in five seconds of releasing the [FfW]
key, rotate the DIAL to select the same memory channel number as
used in step (1) above. (4) Press and hold the PTT switch then
press the [FM1 key once more momentarily (this does not key the
transmitter).

Whenever you recall a memory which contains independently-stored
transmit and receiveftequencies, lite þ[+I[- Iþ indication will
appear in the display.

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MeMory Mode

MEmoRY RECALL

(D While operating in the VFO mode, press the [MR(SKP)SCI key. The
þMRþ indicator will show that you are now in the Memory Recall
mode. (D Rotate the DIAL to select the desired channel. (3) To
return to the VFO mode, press the [VFO(DW)SCI key. I / An easy way
to recall memories is to key in the meinory channel number,

then press [MR(SKP)SCI.

y channel For example, to recall memor #14,press

HOME CHANNEL MEMORY

A special one-touch þHOMEþ channel is available (one for each Of
the designated -VFOþ bands) to allow quick recall of a favorite
operating frequency On each band. Memory storage is simple to
accomplish:

(1) Set Menu Item #24 (þHOMEIREVþ) to þHOMEþ if it is not already
set to that option (see page 65).
0 Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be
sure to set up any

desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater Offset.
The power level may also be set at this time, if you like.
0 Press and hold the [F/W1 key for one second. (I While the memory
channel number is blinking, just press the 1HM/RV(EMG)J key.

The frequency and other data (if any) will now be stored in the
sPecial HOME channel register

(A) You may repeat this process on each of the other þVFOþ bands.
(3) To recall the HOME channel, press the [HM/RV(EMG)1 key
mOmertarily while operatino

t, in the VFO or MR mode. The HOME channel corresPOrlding to the
frequency range on which you are currently operating will
automatically be selected (i.e. if you are operating on a memory
channel in the Aviation band, the þAviation Band Home Channelþ wi
I I be selected).
Note that the UHF HOME channel is the one used during EMergency
operation. Seepage 3 7for details regarding
this feature,

4-3Memory Mode

LABELING MEMORIES

You may wish to append an alpha-numeric þTagþ (label) to a memory
or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel's use (such as
a club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Set mode.
(1) Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label.
(2) Press the [FlW1 key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key, to enter
the Menu mode. (3) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu #03 (þNAME SETþ).
(A) Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key momentarily to enable programming
of the name tag.

Rotate the DIAL to select the first digit of the desired label.
When you have made your selection, press the [BAND(SET)ARI key
momentarily to move to the next character.

(D Repeat the previous step to program the remaining letters ,
numbers, or symbols of the desired label. A total of eight
characters may be used in the creation of a label.

(2) When you have completed the creation of the label, press the
PTT key to save the label and exit.

During þMRþ (Memory Recall) operation, press and hold in the
[2(CD)TAGI key for one

second to activate the alphanumeric Tag. Repeatedly pressing and
holding in this key will toggle operation between þFrequency onlyþ
display and þFrequency + Tagþ display.

MEMORY OFFSET TUNING

easily tune off that channel, Once you have recalled a particular
memory channel, you may as though you were in the þVFO11 mode.

(D With the VX-5R in the þMWþ (Memory Recall) mode, select the
desired memory chan-

nel.
02 Now press the [MR(SKP)SC1 key momentarily. The þMRþ indicator
will be replaced by one which says þMTþ (þMemory Tuningþ). (3)
Rotate the DIAL, as desired, to tune to a new frequency. The
synthesizer steps selected for VFO operation on the current band
will be the steps used during Memory Tuning. @) If you wish to
return to the original memory frequency, press the [MR(SKP)SC1 key
momentarily. The þMTþ
indicator will be replaced by þMRþ. (5) If you wish to store a new
frequency set during Memory Tuning, just press and hold in

the [F[W] key for one second, per normal memory storage procedure.
The microprocessor will automatically set itself to the next-
available clear memory location, and you then press WIWI again to
lock in the new frequency.

Ifyou want to replace the original memoiy contents with those of
the newfrequency, be sure to rotate the DIAL to the original memory
channel number! Any required CTCSSIDCS changes, or repeater offset
modifications, must be done before storing the data into the new
(or original) memory channel location.

Memory Mode

MASKING MEMORIES

There may be situations where you want to þMaskþ me @Iniories so
ttley are not visible during memory selection or scanning.
Foiexample, several rn@`ietnories usled only in a city you visit
infrequently may be stored, then þMaskedþ until you visit that
c'tY, at which time you can þUnmaskþ them for normal use.

(I) Press the [MR(SKP)SC1 key if needed, to enter the MR McMe.
(2) Press and hold in the WIWI key for one second,,, then rotate
the DIAL to select the

memory channel to be þMaskedþ from view. (3) Press the [MR(SKP)SC1
key. The display will r,_

rotate the DIAL to the location you just þMask4 @evert to mQrnory
channel #1. If you invisible. ed,11 you wi I I observe that it
is now

(a) To Unmask the hidden memory, repeat the abo"ve procedut [FMI
key for one second, rotate the DIAL e: press and hold in the

to Nelect the m4sked memory's number, then press [MR(SKP)SC1 to
restore the memo% channel's 11ata.

Watch out! You can manually store data over a þMclskedþ Memory,
deleting previous data, ifyou're not careful. Use th %-- þnext
available memory þ technique (lookfor the I* I icon) storage
technique to avoid over-@vriling a maskedmemory.

MEMORY GROUP 0""',)ERATION

Memory Group Assignment (D Recall the memory channel to be assigned
to a\4emory Grop. T Press and hold the [FlW] key for one second,
thk@n press the iltimbered key ([I] - [5]) you want as the Memory
Group for this channel (I Now memory channel data is copied into
the M@_ þmory Group. Memory Group Recall 10 Press the [MR(SKP)SC1
key to recall the Mern ot)/ mode. (2) Press [F[W] then [4(MG)DSPI
to activate the þMennory Gr,,,P,, (I Rotate the DIAL knob to
select the desired Met@nory rriode.

Group (þMG1 þ - þMG5,,). (4) Press the [MR(SKP)SC1 key momentarily
to lock in MG1 433,500 the selected
Memory Group. In the Memory Group, you selects the memory NFM
nel in the current memory group only (up to 24

channels). (6) To exit the Memory Group, press NFO(DW)S(@] then
[MR(SKP)Sc] to return to the (non-grouped) Memory mode. Zn

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Scanning channels, the entire operating band, or a The
VX.5R allows you to scan just .the memory u can talk to the
station(s) on P4)rtion of that band, it will halt on signals
encountered, so yo

that ftequency, if Yl)u like. Scanning operatiori is basically the
same in each of the above modes. Before you begin,

t4ke a moment to s0ect the way in which you would like the scanner
to resume scanning

after it halts on a signal. Setting the Scan Resume Technique Three
options for the Scan-Resume mode are available:

5 SEC: In thi@ mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it
encounters, and will hold

therþ@ for 5 seconds. If you do not take action to disable the
scanner within that

titne I)eriod, the scanner will resume even if the stations are
still active. BUSY: Ili this mode, the scanner will halt on a
signal it encounters. Two seconds after

the þ@4rrier has dropped because the other station(s) ceased
transmission, the

seanrler will resume. in the case of constant-carrier signals like
Weather Sta-

tion 1,@,roadcasts, the scanner will likely remain on this
frequency indefinitely. HOLD: Ill this mode, the scanner will halt
on a signal it encounters. It will not restart

autcIrliatically; you must manually re-initiate scanning if you
wish to resume.

þF0 set the Scull-Resume mode T Press the JFlW1 key, then press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key, to enter the Set mode.

(Z) Rotate the Ell AL to select Menu 4 12 (þRESUMEþ). (3) Press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key to enable changing of this Menu item.

@ Rotate the 011AL to select the desired scan-resume mode. (3)
When you hz4ve made your selection, press the PTT key to save the
new setting and

exit to nornlz@jl operation. N I / Tile clefault condition for th
is Menu Item is þ5 SEC.þ

Scanning

VFO SCANNING

This mode allows you to scan the entire current operating band. (D
Select the VFO mode by pressing the [VFO(DW)SCI key, if necessary.
(Z Press and hold in the [VFO(DW)SCI key for one second to start
scanning. (3) If and when the scanner encounters a signal strong
enough to open the squelch, the

scanner will halt temporarily; the decimal point of the frequency
display will blink during this þPauseþ condition. (4) The scanner
will then resume according to the Scan Resume selected in the
previous section. (3) To cancel scanning, press the PTT,
[MR(SKP)SC1, or [VFO(DW)SCI key.

When you press the [VFO(DW)SCI key to start scanning, the VX-5R
will be changingfrequency in the upward direction. Ifyou want to
change direction of the scan while it is underway, rotate the DIAL
one click in the opposite direction (in this case, one click
counter-clockwise). You'll see the scanner turn around and
change frequency downward!

MEMORY SCANNING

Memory scanning is similarly easy to initiate:

(D Set the radio to the Memory mode by pressing the [MR(SKP)SCI
key, if necessary. @ Press and hold in the [MR(SKP)SCI key for one
second to initiate scanning. (3) As with VFO scanning, the scanner
will halt on any signal encountered that is strong
enough to open the squelch; it will then resume scanning according
to the Scan-Resume mode set previously.

(4) To cancel scanning, press the PTT, [MR(SKP)SC1, or [VFO(DW)SCI
key.

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47Scanning

HOW TO SKIP (OMIT) A CHANNEL DURING MEMORY SCAN OPERATION

As mentioned previously, some continuous -carrier stations like a
Weather Broadcast station will seriously impede scanner operation
if you are using the þCarrier Dropþ Scan Resume mode, as the
incoming signal will not pause long enough for the transceiver to
resume scanning. Such channels may be þSkippedþ during scanning, if
you like:

(D Set the radio to the Memory Mode by pressing the [MR(SKP)SCI
key, if necessary. (2) Rotate the DIAL to select the Memory Channel
to be skipped during scanning. (3) Press the [FfW] key momentarily
(not for one second), then press the [MR(SKP)SCI key (momentarily).
A small Aþ icon will appear to the left of the memorized frequency,
indicating it is to be ignored during scanning. To re-institute the
channel into the scanning loop, repeat the above three steps (the
þskippedþ channel will, of course, still be accessible via manual
channel selection methods using the DIAL in the MR mode).

PREFERENTIAL MEMORY SCAN The VX-5R also allows you to set up a
þPreferential Scan Listþ of channels which you can flagþ within the
memory system. These channels are designated by a þ@þ icon when you
have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List.
When you initiate memory scanning on a channel with the þ@þ icon
appended, only those channels bearing the icon will be scanned. If
you initiate scanning on a channel which does not have the

icon appended, you will scan all channels including those with the
þ@þ icon appended.

Here is the procedure for setting up and using the Preferential
Scan List: (D Press the [MR(SKP)SCI key momentarily to enter the
Memory Recall mode, if you

are not using memories already. (2) Rotate the DIAL to select the
channel which you wish to add to the Preferential Scan List. (3)
Press the [F[W] key, then press the [MR(SKP)SCI key. The þAþ icon
will appear beside the channel number. Now press the [F[W] key,
then press the [MR(SKP)SCI key a2din. The -41þ icon will be
replaced by the -@þ icon, indicatin,@ that the channel is noþ in
the Preferential Scan List.

To initiate Preferential Memory Scan: T Press the [MR(SKP)SCI key
momentarily to enter the Memory Recall mode, if you are not using
memories already. (Z) Rotate the DIAL to select any channel which
has an þ@þ icon appended to the channel number. (3) Press and hold
in the [MR(SKP)SCI key for one second to initiate Preferential
Memory Scanning. Only the channels which have an þ@þ icon appended
to the channel number will be scanned.

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Scanning

PROGRAMMABLE (BAND LIMIT) MEMORY SCAN (PMS) This feature allows you
to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VFO operation.
For example, you might wish to set up a limit (in North America) of
144.300 MHz to
148.000 MHz so as to prevent encroachment into the SSB/CW þWeak
Signalþ portion of the band below 144.300 MHz. Here's how to do
this:

(D Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [VFO(DW)SCI key,
if necessary. (a) Using the techniques learned earlier, store (per
the above example) 144.300 MHz into

Memory Channel #L1 (the þLþ designates the Lower sub-band limit).
(1) Likewise, store 148.000 MHz into Memory Channel #U1 (the þUþ
desigr)ates the Upper sub-band limit). (4) Switch to the Memory
mode by pressing the [M R(S KP)SCI key once, then rotate the DIAL
to select Memory Channel # L1. Press the [MR(SKP)SCI key; the þMRþ
label will be replaced by þPIVISþ in the Upper left-hand corner of
the display. (D You may now rotate the DIAL, or begin scanning by
pressing the [VFO(DW)SCI key for one second. The transceiver will
behave as though it is in the standard VFO mode, but operation will
be restricted to the range between Memory Channels Ll and U1.

Ifyou wish to scan, do notpress the [MR(SKP)SCI key, as it is
disabled during PMS operation. Press and hold in the [VFO(DW)SCI
key instead

Q) Ten pairs of Band Limit memories, labeled Ll /U 1 through L 1
0/1_1 10 are available.

You therefore can set upper and lower operation limits on a number
of bands, if you like.

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49 Scanning

þPRIORITY CHANNELþ SCANNING (DUAL WATCH)

The VX-5R's scanning features include a two-channel scanning
capability which allows you to operate on a VFO or Memory channel,
while periodically checking Memory Channel 01 for activity. If a
station is received on Memory Channel 0 1 which is strong enough to
open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in
accordance with the ScanResume mode set via Menu # 12 (see page
63).

Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch
operation: (1) Store the frequency you wish to be the þPriorityþ
Channel into memory location #0 1. (Z) Now set the VX-5R for
operation on another memory channel, or on a VFO frequency. (3)
Press the [FIWI key, then press the [VFO(DW)SCI key (momentarily).
The display

will remain on the VFO or memory channel selected, but every four
seconds the VX-
5R will check the Priority Channel (now labeled 1 P) for activity.

Here is the procedure for activating Two-VFO Dual Watch operation:
(D Press the [VFO(DW)SCI key to switch to the VFO mode, if needed.
(2) Press the [FIWI key, then press and hold in the [VFO(DW)SCI
key.

The VX-5R will now periodically change from the VFO-A frequency to
the VFO-B frequency, checking for activity on VFO-13 for 0.2
second.

AUTOmAtic LAMP ILLUMINATION ON SCAN STOP

The VX-5R will automatically illuminate the LCD Lamp whenever the
scanner stops on a signal; this allows you to see the frequency of
the incoming signal better at night. Note that this will, of
course, increase the battery consumption, so be sure to switch it
off during the day (the default condition for this feature is
þONþ). The procedure for disabling the Scan Lamp is: (D Press the
[FlW1 key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key, to enter the Set mode.
(2) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu 9 13 (þSCAN LAMPþ). (3) Press
the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable changing of this Menu item. (4)
Rotate the DIAL to set this Menu item to OFF. (3) When you have
made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting aild
exit to norinal operation.

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Scanning

BAND EDGE BEEPER The VX-5R will automatically þbeepþ when a band
edge is encountered during scanning (either in standard VFO
scanning or during PMS operation). You may disable this feature, if
it is annoying, without disabling the keypad beeper (the default
condition for this feature is þONþ).

The procedure for disabling the Band-Edge Beeper is: (D Press the
[FIWI key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key, to enter the Set mode.
Q) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu #21 (þEDGE BEEPþ). (3) Press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key to enable changing of this Menu item. (A) Rotate
the DIAL to set this Menu itern to OFF.

When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the
new setting and exit to normal operation.

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Smart Search Operation

The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies
automatically according to where activity is encountered by your
radio. When Smart Search is engaged, the transceiver will search
above and below your current frequency, storing active frequencies
as it goes (without stopping on them even momentarily); these
frequencies are stored into a special Smart Search memory bank,
consisting of 3 1 memories (15 above the current frequency, 15
below the current frequency, plus the current frequency itself).
Two basic operating modes for Smart Search are available:

SINGLE Sweep: In this mode, the transceiver will sweep the current
band once in each direction starting on the current frequency. All
channels where activity is present will be loaded into the Smart
Search memories; whether or not all 31 memories are filled, the
search will stop after one sweep in each direction. CONTINUE: in
this mode, the transceiver will make one pass in each direction as
with One-Shot searching; if all 31 channels are not filled after
the first sweep, however, the radio will continue sweeping until
they are all filled. Setting the Smart Search Mode (1) Press the
[FMI key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key, to enter the Set mode.
Q) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu 43 5 (þSM RT SRCHþ). (3) Press
the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enable changing of this Menu item. (4)
Rotate the DIAL to select the desired Smart Search mode (see
above). (5) When you have made your selection, press the PTT key
to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

Storing Smart Search Memories (I) Set the radio to the VFO mode in
the desired band. (2) Press and hold in the [F[W] key for one
second, then press the LAMP key. (3) Press the [VFO(DW)SCI key to
begin the Smart Search scanning. (4) As active channels are
detected, you will observe the number of þloadedþ channels
increasing in the regular memory channel window. (5) Depending on
the mode you set for Smart Search operation (SINGLE or CONTINUE),
the Smart Search scan will eventually terminate, and the LCD will
revert to Smart

Search Memory Channel 0 1. To recall Smart Search memories, rotate
the DIAL to choose from among the Smart

Search memories. (2) To return to norinal operation, Press the
[FfW1 key, then the LAMP key.

Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first
time. You don't need to spend hours looking up repeater frequencies
from a reference guidebook... just ask your VX-5R where the action
is!

Spectrum Analyzer Operation,

The Spectrum Analyzer allows viewing operating activity on channels
above or below the current operating channel in the VFO mode.

The display indicates the relative signal strength on channels
immediately adjacent to the current operating frequency.

Two basic operating modes for Spectrum Analyzer are available:

SINGLE Sweep: in this mode, the transceiver sweeps the current band
once.

CONTINUE: in this mode, the transceiver sweeps the current band
repeatedly unti@

the Spectrum Analyzer is turned off.

Setting the Spectrum Analyzer mode (D Press the [FfW] key, then
press the [BAND(SET)ARI key, to enter the SET mode. (Z) Rotate the
DIAL to select Menu #34 (þSPEC-ANALþ). (3) Press the [BAND(SET)ARI
key to enable changing of this Menu item.

Rotate the DIAL to select the desired Spectrum Analyzer mode (see
above).

When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the
new setting an exit to normal operation.

To Activate the Spectrum Analyzer: (D Set the radio to the VFO mode
in the desired band. (2) Press the [FIWI key momentarily, then
press the LAMP key.

When the Spectrum Analyzer is activated, eleven channels are viewed
per sweep. The visible bandwidth, how- SPCT433.580 ever, depends on
the selected channel step size, so match SNGL V the default channel
steps with the amateur band you are -1.0 I.-NON using.

To turn the Spectrum Analyzer off and operate on the centered (and
displayed) channe press the PTT switch momentarily, then press
[FIWI key, followed by LAMP key.

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Barometric Pressure/Altitude Metering

The optional Barometric Pressure unit (SU-1) brings to the VX-5R
the unique capability of providing readout of the current
barometric pressure. This information is then used for calculation
of your current altitude, when hiking, etc.

The Barometric Pressure unit requires calibration of the þoffsetþ
parameters, so that differ-

ences in pressure can be used to calculate altitude. This procedure
requires that you have a

calibrated barometer, and that you know your current altitude. If
you are at sea level, of course, the latter parameter requires no
research.

Correcting the Atmospheric Pressure Meter (Barometer Offset) @
Press the [FMI key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enter the
Set Mode. (Z) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item 443 (þBARO
OFSTþ), then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key momentarily. (3) Turn the
DIAL to set the difference (value) between the VX-5R display and
the cali-

brated barometer display. For example, if the VX-51R display shows
þþ1024 hpaþ and calibrated barometer indicates þ1029 hpaþ, set the
Barometer offset to þ+5þ. Press the PTT key momentarily to save the
your new setting and exit to normal operation.

I / Use the chart on the nextpage to convert from þhpa þ to þInches
of Mercuryþ Me- ifyour barometer does not read inetric values.

Correcting the Altimeter Setting (Altimeter Offset) T Press the
[FMI key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to enter the SET Mode.
(Z) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu Item 444 (þALTI OFSTþ), then
press the [BAND(SET)ARI key momentarily. (3) Turn the DIAL to set
the difference (value) between the VX-5R's currently-displayed

value and current location's altitude. For example, if the VX-5R
display indicates þ2mþ while you actually are at sea level, set the
Altimeter offset to þ-2þ in this step. You can set the ALTI OFST at
any place (other than sea level) if you know the true altitude at
you current location. Press the PTT key momentarily to save the
your new setting and exit to normal operation.

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Va 145.. 00-0 BARO 1024hpa

Barometric Press u re/Altitude
Metering

Once you have completed the above calibration, you can confirm the
current Barometric Pressure, or your current Altitude, from the
front panel's keypad:

How to Measure the Barometric Pressure Press and hold in the WBRO)]
key to display the current Barometric Pressure. The pressure in
millibars will be displayed below the frequency. If you leave the
display in this mode, a bar graph will be created, over time, to
indicate relative changes in the pressure (two bars per hours).

To return to normal operation, press and hold the [8(BRO)l key for
one second. If you were operating with the Main VFO field enlarged,
press [4(MG)DSPI key instead.

How to Measure the Altitude Press and hold in the [9(BP)ALT] key to
display the cur- Va 145-oOOO rent
Altitude. ALTI 3776 fn To return to normal operation, press
and hold the
NFM [9(BP)ALT] key for one second. If you were operating .0
C-13 with the Main VFO field enlarged, press [4(MG)DSPI key
instead.

Barometric Pressure Conversion Chart (Rounded to nearest whole
riumber)

hpa (mb)

Inches

hpa (mb)

Inches

hpa (mb)

Inches

`@þh'pa (mb!

Inches

982

29.0

1001

29.55

1011

29.85

1026

30.3

985

29.1

1002

29.6

1013

29.9

1029

30.4

989

29.2

1004

29.65

1014

29.95

1033

30.5

992

29.3

1006

29@7

1016

30.0

1036

30.6

996

29.4

1007

29.75

1019

1 999 1

29.5 1

1009 1

29.8 1

1023

30.2 1

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VX-5R OPERA TING MANUALpisplay Customization

)C-51R's display includes several unique custornization options
which can expand !@be V, - þ,our en Joymentof your trmsceiver.
Display Customization

ICON MODE

4-he display's al@hanumeric labels can be replaced by pictorial
icons, which may be easier ,o reme inber dulng operation. fo
activate the þ@ON mode, Ptess and hold in the [5(AP)ICO] key for
one second. The display will chalige to iucorporate the default
icons, as stored in the microprocessor's firmware. _,10u car-i also
mUfy the Icon which represents a particular operating function.
ICON Sellecti5n S Press the [FIVVI key, then press the [BAN
D(SEVARI key to enter the SET Mode.
0 Rotate the 41AL to scltU Menu Item #4 (þICONþ), then press the
[BAND(SET)ARI

key momentarily.
6) Turn the DIAL to select the desired band or ICON

mode on wl)ich you wish to utilize an Icon, go 6i go

0 þ, 6 ku MW SW FM @T 6M theil press the [BAND(SET)ARI key
momelitarily. & C,

air ACT ACT 9'V
0 Turin the DIAL to select the desired Icon to be MT RS

displayed in place of the regular indicator.
6) Press the P@T key mOrnentarily to save the

your new setting and exit to non-nal operation. YL

METER SYMBOLS

@he S_ and TX Power Meter is a þbar graphþ type of display. The
default þ>Xþ symbol ,Vbich is used for this meter may be replaced
by several other symbols, if desired. Pre5s the [FIWI key, then
press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to activate the Set mode. Rotate the
C41AL to select Menu #42 (þMTR SYMBþ). Pre5s the IRAND(SET)AR] key
momentarily to enable modification of this Menu itenþ. Rotate the
QIAL to select from among the available symbols: >>, 0, 0, CHR If
you select the þCHRþ (Character), press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to
begin entry of tlie charatter (letters and numbers) in the þbar
graphþ. Rotatethe DIALto select the character inthe
firstdigit, thenpressthe [BAND(SET)ARI key to move to the next
digit.
0 Repeat previous step as necessary to complete, pressing the
[BAND(SET)ARI key

after each ei@try.
0 When you have made Yujur choice, press the PTT key to save your
selection and exit to

nortinal operation.

POWER-OFF DISPLAY MODE

When the VX-5R is turned off, the LCD may be set up to display one
or more environmental measurements. These include temperature,
barometric pressure, altitude, or combinations of these.

(1) Press the [FIWI key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to
activate the Set mode. (Z) Rotate the DIAL to select Menu #45
(þDISP MODEþ).
3 Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key momentarily to enable modification of
this Menu

item. (A) Rotate the DIAL to select the new setting. The options
include

NONE: No display when the transceiver is off. TEMP: Display of
temperature when the transceiver is off. BARD: Display of
barometric pressure when the transceiver is off. (requires optional
SU-11). A bar graph will indicate relative

changes in the pressure (two bars per hour). ALTI: Display of the
current altitude when the transceiver is off. (requires optional
SU-11) TEMP + BARD: Display of
temperature plus barometric pressure. TEMP + ALTI: Display of
temperature plus altitude. ALL: Display of temperature plus
barometric pressure plus altitude. (5) When you have made your
selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to
non-nal operation.

If any of the above settings is enabled (ie. any setting except
þNONEþ), cur-

rent drain with the VX-5R turned off will be about 20 mA. We
recommend that the Power-Off Display Mode be set to þNONEþ ifyou
plan to be away from the radio for an extended period of time.

DISPLAY CONTRAST

The LCD's contrast may be adjusted using the Menu, as well.

(D Press the [FlW] key, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key to
activate the Set mode. (Z Rotate the DIAL to select Menu 441
(þCONTRASTþ).
3 Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key momentarily to enable modification of
this Menu

item. (4) Rotate the DIAL to adjust the contrast. As you make the
adjustment, you will be able to see the effects of your changes.
(3) When you have completed the adjustment, press the PTT key to
save the new setting and exit to non-nal operation.

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57Reset

MICROPROCESSOR RESETTING

@ Turn the radio off. (2) Press and hold the WMWDSPI, [MR(SKP)SCI,
and [VFO(DW)SCI key while turning the radio on.

(I Press the [FM1 key momentarily to initialize the radio.

SET MODE RESETTING

(D Turn the radio off. (Z Press and hold the [MR(SKP)SCI and
[VFO(DW)SCI key while turning the radio on.

(I Press the [FMI key momentarily to initialize the Set mode.

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Cloning

The VX-5R includes a convenient þCloneþ feature, which allows the
memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be
transferred to another VX-5R. This can be particularly useful when
configuring a number of transceivers for a public service
operation. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radio's data to
another:

(D Turn both radios off. (Z Connect the optional CT-27 cloning
cable between the M IC/EAR jacks of the two

radios. (3) Press and hold the [FIWI key while turning the radios
on. Do this for both radios (the order of the switch-on does not
matter). þCLONEþ will appear on the displays of both radios when
the Clone mode is successfully activated in this step. (1) On the
Destination radio, press the [MR(SKP)SC] key (þCLONE WAIT'will
appear on the LCD). Press the [VFO(DW)SCI key on the Source radio,
CLONE WAIT þCLONE TXþ will appear on the Source radio, and the
data is transferred. If there is a problem during the cloning
process, þCLONE ERRORþ will be displayed. Check your cable
connections and battery voltage, and try again. CLONE TX @ If the
data transfer is successful, þCLONEþ wil I reappear on both
displays. Turn both radios off and disconnect the CT-27. You can
then turn the radios back on, and begin normal operation.

59 Set Mode

The VX-5R Set (Menu) mode is easy to activate and set. Use the
following procedure: (D Press the [FfW] key, then press the
[BAND(SET)ARI key, to activate the Set mode. (2) Turn the DIAL to
select the Menu item number to be adjusted.
3 Press the [BAND'(SET)ARI key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL to
adjust or select the parameter to be changed on the Menu item
selected in above step. (A) After completing your selection and
adjustment, press the PTT switch momentarily to exit the Set mode
and exit to normal operation.

Set Mode Summary

SQUELCH 1

Set the AM and FM-N Squelch threshold level

0 -15

WFM SOL

77777@@, Set the FM-Wde gilueþ Vireshold level

IT- 0-8 -

NAME SET

Store Alpha-Numeric þTagsþ

ICON I

ICON Select

VFO

Select/disable the VFO Band edge

ALL/BAND

BAND

ARS

Enableldisable the Automatic Repeater Shift

ONIOFF

RPT SHIFT

Set the Repeater Shift Direction

-RPT/+RPT/SIMP

SHIFT

Set the magnitude of the Repeater Shift

0.00 - 99.95 MHz

VFO S PL IT

VFO LINK

En able/disable þVFO Splitþ Operation

Enableldisable VFO Link feature

ON/OFF

OFF

VFO STEP

Setting of the synthesizer steps

5/9/10/12.5/15/20/

25/50/100 kHz

e -111

RESUME

S6iect,tt*,f_--,'Resume mode

5 SECI BUSYI HOLD

isec,

SCAN LAMP

Enable/disable the Scan lamp

ON/OFF

RX SAVE Set Mode

Set Item 4 [ICON] Function: ICON selection. (I) Recall Menu Item 3,
then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key momentarily. (2) Turn the DIAL to
select the desired band or mode on which you wish to utilize an
Icon, then press the [BAND(SET)ARI key momentarily. (a) Turn the
DIAL to select the desired Icon to be displayed in place of the
regular indicator. Press the PTT key momentarily to save the your
new setting and exit to normal operation.

Set Item 5 [VF01 Function: Select or disable the VFO Band edge for
the current band. Available Values: ALUBAND Default: BAND ALL: When
the VFO frequency reaches the high edge of the current band, the
VFO

frequency will jump to the low band edge of the next band (or vice
versa). BAND: When the VFO frequency reaches the high band edge of
the current band, the
VFO frequency will jump to the low band edge of the current band
(or vice versa).

Set Item 6 [ARS1 Function: Enable/disable the Automatic Repeater
Shift function. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON

Set Item 7 [RPT SHIFT] Function: Set the Repeater Shift Direction
Available Values: -RPT/+RPT/SIMP Default: Depends on the
transceiver version.

Set Item 8 [SHIFT] Function: Set the magnitude of the Repeater
Shift. Available Values: 0.00 - 99.95 MHz

Default: Depends on the transceiver version, as well as the setting
of Menu #06 (ARS).

Set Item 9 [VFO SPLIT] Function: Enable/disable þVFO Splitþ
Operation Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF When this feature
þON,þ you can operate in a þsplitþ mode between the Main and Sub
VFO frequencies (the Main VFO will be used for Rx, while the Sub
VFO will be used for Tx).

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Set Mode

Set Item 10 [VFO LINK] Function: Enable/disable the VFO Link
feature. Available Values: ON/OFF

Default: OFF

When this feature þON,þ the Main and Sub VFOs are þslavedþ so that
they change frequency together.

Set Item 11 [VFO STEP] Function: Setting of the synthesizer steps.
Available Values: 5/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz Default: Depends
on the transceiver version.

Set Item 12 [RESUME] Function: Select the Scan Resume mode.
Available Values: 5 SEC/BUSY/HOLD

Default: 5 SEC

5 SEC: The scanner will hold for 5 seconds, then resume whether or
not the other station

is still transmitting. BUSY: The scanner will hold until the signal
disappears, then will resume when the car-

rier drops. HOLD: The scanner will stop when a signal is received,
and wil I not restart.

Set Item 13 [SCAN LAMP] Function: Enable/disable the Scan lamp
while paused. Available Values: ON/OFF

Default: ON

Set Item 14 [RX SAVE] Function: Select the Receive-mode Battery
Saver interval (þsleepþ ratio). Available Values: OFF/2OOmS(I:
])/300mS(I: 1.5)/5OOmS(1:2.5 )/I s(1:5)/2s(l: 10) Default: 200mS(l:
1)

Set Item 15 [TX SAVE]

Function: Enable/disable The Transmit Battery Saver. Available
Values: ON/OFF

Default: OFF

Set Item 16 [APO] Function: Set the Automatic Power-Off time.
Available Values: OFF/30 min/] hour/3 hours/5 hours/8 hours

Default: OFF

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Set Item 17 [BUSY LED] Function: Enable/disable the BUSY LED while
the Squelch is open. Available Values: ON/OFF

Default: ON

Set Item 18 [ARTS BEEP] Function: Select the Beep option during
ARTS operation. Available Values: IN RANG E/A LWAYS/OF F Default:
IN RANGE IN RANGE: Beeps sound only when the radio first detects
that you are within range. ALWAYS: Beeps sound every time a polling
transmission is received from the other station (every 15 or 25
seconds when in range). OFF: No alert beeps sound.

Set Item 19 [ARTS lTVL1 Function: Select the Polling Interval
during ARTS operation. Available Values: 15 SEC/25 SEC Default: 25
SEC This setting detennines how often the other station will be
polled during ARTS operation.

Set Item 20 [KEY BEEP] Function: Enable/disable the Keypad beeper.
Available Values: ON/OFF

Default: ON

Set Item 21 [EDGE BEEP] Function: Enable/disable the Band-edge
beeper while scanning. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF When
this feature þON,þ a beep will sound when the scanner reaches the
band edge (during VFO Scanning) or when it reaches Memory channel
þIþ (during Memory Channel Scanning).

Set Item 22 [BELL] Function: Select the CTCSS Bell ringer
repetitions. Available Values: OFF/1/3/5/8/REPEAT

Default: OFF

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Set Item 23 [MONIT-CALI Function: Select the MONI key Oust below
the PTT switch) function. Available Values: MON/T-CAL

Default: Depends on the transceiver version. MON: Pressing the MON
I key causes the noise/tone Squelch to be over-ridden, allowing you
to listen for weak (or non-encoded) signals. T-CAL: Pressing the
MON I key activates a 1750-Hz burst tone, used for repeater access
in many countries.

Set Item 24 [HOME/REV] Function: Select the function of the
[HM/RV(EMG)] key. Available Values: HOME/REV Default: Depends on
the transceiver version. HOME: Pressing this key instantly recalls
a favorite þHomeþ channel.

REV: Pressing this key reverses the transmit and receive
frequencies during repeater operation.

Set Item 25 [LAMP MODE] Function: Select the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode.
Available Values: KEY/TOGGLE/5 SEC

Default: KEY KEY: Illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5 seconds when any
key is pressed. TOGGLE: Pressing the LAMP key toggles LCD/Keypad
lamp On/Off.
5 SEC: Pressing the LAMP key illuminates the LCD/Keypad for 5
seconds.

Set Item 26 [TOT] Function: Set the TOT time. Available Values:
OFF/1 min/2.5 min/5 min/10 min Default: 2.5 min The time-out timer
shuts off the transmitter after continuous transmission of the
programmed time.

Set Item 27 [BCLO] Function: Enable/disable the Busy Channel Lock-
Out feature. Available Values: ON/OFF

Default: OFF

Set Item 28 [CLOCK SFTI Function: Shifting of CPU clock frequency.
Available Values: ON/OFF

Default: OFF This function is only used to move a spurious response
þbirdieþ should it fall on a desired frequency.

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Set Item 29 [SOL TYPE] Function: Select the Tone Encoder and/or
Decoder mode. Available Values: OFF/TONE/TONE SQL/DCS Default: OFF
TONE: CTCSS Encoder TONE SQL: CTCSS Encoder/Decoder DCS: Digital
Coded Squelch Encoder/Decoder

Set Item 30 [TONE SET] Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone
Frequency Available Values: 39 standard CTCSS tones Default: 100 Hz

In this mode, press the [2(CD)TAGI key (not PTT) to save the new
selling and exit to normal operation.

Set Item 31 [DCS SET] Function: Setting of the DCS code. Available
Values: 104 standard DCS codes. Default: 023 \ I ,,, In this mode,
press the [2(CD)TAGI key (not PTT) to save the new setting and exit
to normal operation.

Set Item 32 [DTMF SET] Function: Programming the DTMF Autodialer.
DTMF Autodialer Programming: (1) After selecting Menu Item 32,
press the [BAND(SET)ARI key momentarily.

Rotate the DIAL to select the autodial memory number you want to
store (9 memories are available). Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key
momentarily, then key in the phone number you want to store
(maximum: 16 digits). (2f) if you make a mistake, press the MONI
key twice to clear the current digit and re-enter the correct
number. (5) After entering the final digit, press the PTT key
momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

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Set Item 33 [CW IDI Function: Program and activate the CW
Identifier (used during ARTS operation). CW IDer Programming: (1)
After selecting Menu Item 33, press the [BAND(SET)ARI key
momentarily. (2) Turn the DIAL one click to change the display from
OFF to ON (CW IDer ON). (3) Press the [BAND(SET)ARI key
momentarily, then turn the DIAL to select the first letter/number
of your callsign, and press the [BAND(SET)ARI key momentarily to
save the first letter/number. Repeat the previous step as necessary
to complete your callsign, pressing the
[BAND(SET)ARI key after each entry. (3) Press the PTT key
momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

Set Item 34 [SPEC-ANAL] Function: Select the Spectrum Analyzer
Sweep mode. Available Values: SINGLE/CONTINUE Default: SINGLE
SINGLE: The transceiver sweeps the current band once.

CONTINUE: The transceiver sweeps the current band repeatedly until
the Spectrum Analyzer is turned off

Set Item 35 [SMRT SRCHI Function: Select the Smart Search Sweep
mode. Available Values: SINGLE/CONTINUE Default: SINGLE SINGLE: The
transceiver sweeps the current band once in each direction starting
on

the current frequency. All channels where activity is present (up
to 15 in each direction) are loaded into the Smart Search memories.
Whether or not all 31 memories are filled, the search stops after
one sweep in each direction. CONTINUE: The transceiver makes a
sweep in each direction as with the þSINGLE mode, but if all 31
channels are not filled after the first sweep, the radio continues
sweeping until they are all filled.

Set Item 36 [RX MODE] Function: Select the Operating mode.
Available Values: AUTO/N-FM/AM/W-FM Default: AUTO (Mode
automatically changes according to operating frequency)

Set Item 37 [LOCK MODE] Function: Select the Control Locking
lockout combination.

Available Values: KEY/DIAL/PTT/KEY+DIAL/KEY+PTT/DIAL+PTT/ALL
Default: KEY

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Set Item 38 [HALF DEVI Function: Reducing the Deviation level by
50%. Available Values: ON/OFF

Default: OFF

Set Item 39 [LANGUAGE] Function: Select the language for the SET
(Menu) mode selections. Available Values: ENGLISH/JAPANESE Default:
ENGLISH

Set Item 40 [ON TIMER] Function: Set the ON Timer time. Available
Values: OFF - 24:00
Default: OFF The ON Timer turns on the radio at the programmed
time.

Set Item 41 [CONTRAST] Function: Setting of the Display contrast
level. Available Values: I - 10

Default: 5

Set Item 42 [MTR SYMBI Function: Select the S/PO meter Symbol.
Available Values: >>, E, CHR Default: >>

Set Item 43 [BARO OFSTI Function: Correcting the atmospheric
pressure. Available Values: -500 - +500 hpa (mb) Default: 0 hpa
(mb)

Set Item 44 [ALTI OFSTI Function: Correcting the altimeter setting.
Available Values: -500 - +500 m

Default: 0 m

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Set Item 45 [DISP MODE] Function: Select the display while the
transceiver's power is off Available Values: NON E/TEM
P/BARO/ALTI/TEMP+BARO/TEM P+ALT UALL Default: NONE NONE: No
display when the transceiver is off. TEMP: The current temperature
will be displayed while the transceiver's power is

off.

BARO: The current barometric pressure will be displayed while the
transceiver's

power is off. ALTI: The current altitude will be displayed while
the transceiver's power is off (calculated from the
barometric pressure). TEMP+BARO: The current temperature and
barometric pressure will be displayed while

the transceiver's power is off. TEMP+ALTI: The current
temperature and altitude will be displayed while the

transceiver's power is off. ALL: The current temperature,
barometric pressure and altitude will be displayed while the
transceiver's power is off.

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