Vertex Standard VX-8R ユーザーズマニュアル

The VX-8R includes an “Emergency” feature, which may be useful if you have someone
monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s UHF “Home” channel. See page
49 for details on setting the Home channel.

The “Emergency” feature is activated by pressing and holding in the 

 key for one

second.

When this is done, (A) the radio is placed on the UHF amateur band Home channel, (B) it
emits a loud “Alarm” sound (the volume is controlled by rotating the DIAL knob while
pressing and holding the 

 key), (C) it flashes the LED light in white, (D) if you press

the PTT switch, you will disable the Emergency feature temporarily. You can then trans-
mit on the UHF Home channel, and (E) two seconds after the PTT switch release, the
Emergency feature will resume.

To disable the “Emergency” feature, press and hold the 

 key for one second or turn

the radio Off by pressing and holding in the 

 (PWR) switch for one second.

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