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Viking™ VP600 Portable Radio Operating Manual

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Antenna Connector - This is the connection point for the antenna. Make sure the antenna 
is tight before using the radio.

Top Display - Up to one line of 12 characters is displayed, including a Signal Strength 
indicator, Time, Date, or Battery indicator and Channel ID. 

Emergency Button- This button or some other option button can be programmed as an 
Emergency button to alert a dispatcher of an emergency condition. Refer to Sections 5.9 
and 6.8 for more information. If not programmed as an Emergency button, this button can 
also be programmed for other functions.

Figure 2.3  Side Controls and Jacks

PTT (Push-To-Talk) Switch - This switch is pressed to turn the transmitter on to transmit 
a message. It is then released to listen. Transmitting is indicated when the top panel 
indicator is constant red or 

 is displayed (surveillance mode only, see Section 4.10, 

Side Buttons - Each of these buttons can be programmed to control a specific function 
(see Section 4.2, "Option Keys / Buttons"). In addition, they can be programmed for soft 
power down (see Section 3.1.3, "Standard and Soft Power Down"). These buttons can also 
be temporarily disabled by the keypad lock feature (see Section 3.6, "Keypad Lock") or 
permanently disabled.

Battery - To remove the battery, press the release button on the bottom and pivot the 
bottom of the battery outward.

Option
Buttons

1

2

3

Accessory
Connector

PTT Switch

Battery
Pack