Vertex Standard Pilot VXA-210 Operating Manual

48 SPECIFICATIONS General Frequency Range: TX: 118.000 - 136.975 MHz, RX: 108.000 - 136.975 MHz, Weather Channels (WX-01 - WX-10: USA version only) Channel Spacing: 25 kHz Emission Type: TX: AM, RX: AM & FM (FM: for receiving the Weather Channels, USA version only) Supply Voltage: 6.0 - 15.0 VDC Current Consumption (approx.): 10 µA (power off), 30 mA (battery saver on, saver ratio 1:5) 65 mA (squelch on), 190 mA (receive), 1 A (transmit 1.5 W Carrier) Temperature Range: +14 °F to + 140 °F (–10 °C to +60 °C) Case Size (WxHxD): 2.3 x 4.3 x 1.2 inch (58 x 10 ...

4 CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (FRONT PANEL) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) The display shows the selected operating condi- tions as indicated on the next page. Loudspeaker The internal speaker is located in this position. Microphone Speak across this opening in a normal voice level while pressing the PTT switch, to transmit. Keypad Several keys have dual functions. The primary functions are labeled on the key top (activated by simply pressing the key momen- tarily), while the secondary functions are labeled in yellow above the top edge of the key (acti- vated by pressing ...

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20 OPERATION Receive Battery Saver Setup An important feature of the VXA-210 is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for a time interval, periodically “waking it up” to check for activity. If somebody is talking on the channel, the VXA-210 will remain in the “active” mode, then resume its “sleep” cycles. This feature significantly reduces quiescent battery drain, and you may change the amount of “sleep” time between activity checks using the Menu System: r Press the [F] key, then press the DIAL selector knob to activate t ...

25 - TEMP - (Display the current Temperature) - BARO - (Display the current Barometric Pressure) - ALTI - (Display the current Altitude) - GRPH - (Display the relative changes in the Barometric pressuer) Count: every 1/2 hour Resolution:five steps (–, o, –, o, –) One step: 3 hpa ô ô ô ô BAROMETRIC PRESSURE/ALTITUDE METERING - D ALT - (Display the Density Altitudeø) ø:Density Altitude is pressure altitude corrected for non- standard temperature. The only time that density al- titude will equal pressure al- titude is when standard tem- peratures exist. ...

45 1. Make sure that the transceiver is off. Remove the hard or soft case, if used. 2. Remove the two screws affixing the belt clip and remove the belt clip, then remove the battery pack. 3. Locate the connector for the SU-1 under the “Caution” label in the battery compartment on the back of the radio, just carefully peel off the “Caution” label. 4. Remove the small Rubber Cushion from the “Caution” label. Keep this Rubber Cushion for future use, because this Rubber Cushion must be replaced on the connector board of the trans- ceiver if you remove the ...

43 07 [LAMP] Function: Display and Keypad Illumination Mode Available Values: KEY/TGL/5 Default Setting: KEY In the “KEY” mode, the lamp will be activated for 5 seconds when any front panel key is pressed. In the “TGL” mode, the LAMP switch toggles the lamp on and off. In the “5” mode, the LAMP switch activates the lamp for 5 seconds. 08 [SFT] Function: CPU Clock Shift Available Values: on/oFF Default Setting: oFF This function is only used to move a spurious response “birdie” should it fall on a desired frequency. Consult your Yaesu dealer for de ...

14 r To turn the radio off, turn the VOLUME knob fully counter- clockwise into the click stop position. OPERATION Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency The VXA-210 can quickly access the 121.500 MHz Emergency Frequency. This function can be activated even when the keypad lock function is in use. r To access the Emer- gency Frequency, press the [121.5] key momentarily. r To exit the Emer- gency Frequency, press downward on the DIAL selector knob. Squelch Adjustment 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then press downward on the DIAL selector knob to activate th ...