Vertex Standard VX-900 - Manual (Page 10)

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One or more of the radio’s "Soft Keys" may be en-
abled for a function associated with the "Set" (Menu)
mode. This feature, when activated, allows the user
to customize certain performance aspects of the VX-
900. Note that some of these items may also appear
as available "Soft Keys," described below.
The operating procedure for the Menu mode is quite
simple, requiring only a few easily- remembered
actions on the user’s part.
The VX-900 Soft Keys include the [TOP SEL], [SIDE
SEL
], [MON], and [LAMP] Keys, plus the [A], [B],
[C], and [D] keys on the 16-key version. The Soft Key
functions can be assigned either as a "Menu" func-
tion or an "operating" function at the time of pro-
gramming.
Basic Menu Mode Operation
1. Press the appropriate Soft Key to activate a Menu
function. The available keys include the [TOP
SEL
], [SIDE SEL], [MON], and [LAMP] Keys, plus
the [A], [B], [C], and [D] keys on the 16-key ver-
sion.
2. Rotate the top panel’s CH selector knob to select
the feature you wish to view and/or modify.
3. Press the [TOP SEL] and/or [SIDE SEL] keys to
modify or adjust the current setting of this Menu
item ("On" to "Off," etc.)
4. Rotate the CH selector to save the new setting.
5. Press the PTT switch to exit the Set (Menu) mode.
Available Soft Key Menu Functions
No.1 SQL (Squelch Level)
After selecting this Menu item, press the [TOP SEL]
or [SIDE SEL] key to find the point where the back-
ground noise is just silenced. This is the point of best
receiver sensitivity consistent with quiet monitor-
ing. The scale for the Squelch Level adjustment is 0
~ 11 and 12 (RSSI SQL), The default value is 8.
When the Squelch Level set to "12," this activates
the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator)
Squelch feature, which allows you to set the squelch
so that only signals exceeding a prescribed RX sig-
nal input level will open the squelch. The RX signal
input level is determined via the Alignment Program
SVC39. See page 22 for details regarding the RSSI
level setting.
No.2 LIST (Scanning List)
The VX-900 has two scanning "lists:" the "Dealer
Scan" list and the "User Scan" list. The "Dealer scan"
list is a fixed group of stations which will be included
when scanning is activated. The "User Scan" list is a
different list, initially arranged by the dealer, which
may be changed by the User.
This Menu item allows you to select the desired scan-
ning list: "Dealer Scan" or "User Scan".
After selecting this Menu item, press the [TOP SEL]
or [SIDE SEL] key to select the Scan List in which
you wish to scan ("LIST DLR: Dealer List" or "LIST
USR: User List"). Rotate the CH selector knob to save
the new setting, then press the PTT switch to exit
the Set (Menu) mode.
No.3 BEEP (Keypad Beeper On/Off)
After selecting this Menu item, press the [TOP SEL]
or [SIDE SEL] key to enable (ON) or disable (OFF)
the keypad beep tones. Rotate the CH selector knob
to save the new setting, then press the PTT switch
to exit the Set (Menu) mode.
No.4 BELL (CTCSS/DCS/Paging Alert Bell On/Off)
After selecting this Menu item, press the [TOP SEL]
or [SIDE SEL] key to enable (ON) or disable (OFF)
the alert bell which sounds when your radio is called
using either CTCSS or DCS calling tones. Rotate the
CH
selector knob to save the new setting, then press
the PTT switch to exit the Set (Menu) mode.
No.5 LGT (TX/BUSY LED On/Off)
After selecting this Menu item, press the [TOP SEL]
or [SIDE SEL] key to enable (ON) or disable (OFF)
the LED which serves as the Busy Channel and
Transmitter On indicator. Turning this LED off will
extend battery life somewhat. Rotate the CH selec-
tor knob to save the new setting, then press the PTT
switch to exit the Set (Menu) mode.
No.6 LOCK (Keypad, PTT, or Knob Disabling)
In some situations, you may wish to disable the key-
pad's keys, the CH selector knob, and/or the PTT
switch (so as to prevent transmission by unautho-
rized users of the radio). The LOCK Menu item de-
termines which features will be disabled when the
LOCK function is engaged.
After selecting this Menu, press the [TOP SEL] or
Set (Menu) Mode Functions