Vertex Standard VM-3500E ユーザーズマニュアル

VM-3500E

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8  BASIC OPERATION

8.1  RECEPTION

1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply and

antenna are properly connected.

2. Press and hold the [PWR] key until the radio turns on.
3. Turn the SQL knob fully counterclockwise. This state is known as “squelch

off”.

4. Turn up the VOL knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a comfort-

able level.

5. Turn the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears. This state

is known as the “squelch threshold.”

6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired channel. Refer to

the channel chart on page 61 for available channels.

7. The keypad on the front may be used to directly select channels.

Example to select channel 68.

1.  Press [6(NAV)]
2.  Press [8(PA)]
3.  Press [ENT]

In the USA and Canadian modes, press and hold in the [0] key to select the
“A” channel. For example, to select channel 01A, press [0] 

 [1(DIM)],

then press and hold in the [0] key and press the [ENT] key.

8. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening

level. The “

” indicator in the LCD is displayed indicating that the chan-

nel is being used.

8.2  TRANSMISSION

1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.
3

Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch. The “

” indicator in the LCD is

displayed.

4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.
5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.

NOTE

This is a noise-canceling microphone. The oval slot on the bottom of
microphone should be positioned within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mouth
for optimum performance.