Vertex Standard VX-900 - Manual (Page 11)

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[SIDE SEL] key to select "P" (PTT Lock), "D" (Dial-
Knob-Lock), "K" (Keypad Lock), or various combi-
nations of these. Rotate the CH selector knob to save
the new setting, then press the PTT switch to exit
the Set (Menu) mode.
No.7 GROUP (Group Select)
This Menu item allows you to change Channel
Groups, in the event that a Soft Key has not been
designated for this purpose. After selecting this
Menu, press the [TOP SEL] or [SIDE SEL] key to
select the Channel Group in which you wish to op-
erate. Rotate the CH selector knob to save the new
setting, then press the PTT switch to exit the Set
(Menu) mode.
No.8 SCAN (Scan Mode On/Off)
This Menu item allows you to start the scanner, in
the event that a Soft Key has not been designated
for this purpose.
After selecting this Menu item, press the [TOP SEL]
or [SIDE SEL] key to start ("SCAN ON") or stop
("SCAN OFF") the scanner. Rotate the CH selector
knob to save the new setting, then press the PTT
switch to exit the Set (Menu) mode.
No.9 DW (Dual Watch On/Off)
This Menu item allows you to activate the Dual
Watch feature, in the event that a Soft Key has not
been designated for this purpose.
After selecting this Menu item, press the [TOP SEL]
or [SIDE SEL] key to enable ("DW ON") or disable
("DW OFF") the Dual Watch feature. Rotate the CH
selector knob to save the new setting, then press the
PTT
switch to exit the Set (Menu) mode.
No.10 TA (Talk Around)
This Menu Item allows you to activate the Talk
Around feature, in the event that a Soft Key has not
been designated for this purpose. Talk-Around al-
lows direct simplex communications between por-
tables and/or mobiles, utilizing the repeater's down-
link frequency.
After selecting this Menu item, press the [TOP SEL]
or [SIDE SEL] key to enable ("TA ON") or disable
("TA OFF") the Talk Around feature. Rotate the CH
selector knob to save the new setting, then press the
PTT
switch to exit the Set (Menu) mode.
No.11 ENCR (Encryption)
On channels where scrambling is used, an incorrect
setting of (or failure in) the encryption system at one
end of the communication path will make it impos-
sible to talk to the other station. To change the cur-
rent status of encryption on your radio, after select-
ing this item, press the [TOP SEL] or [SIDE SEL]
key to enable (ENCR EN) or disable (ENCR DI) en-
cryption. Rotate the CH selector knob to save the
new setting, then press the PTT switch to exit the
Set (Menu) mode.
Remember that disabling encryption will mean that
your transmissions are no longer secure.
Return to the encrypted mode as soon as possible, and do
not discuss any critical or confidential information while
in the non- encrypted mode of operation.
No.12 AF VR
This Menu item determines the audio volume level
when the top panel's VOL knob is set to its fully coun-
terclockwise position (but not into the click stop).
This permits the programming of a certain minimum
audio output level, in applications where the radio
should never go totally silent.
After selecting this item, press the [TOP SEL] or
[SIDE SEL] key to select the desired (minimum)
volume level. Rotate the CH selector knob to save
the new setting, then press the PTT switch to exit
the Set (Menu) mode.
No.13 BP VR (Beep VR)
This Menu item determines the beep volume level.
After selecting this item, press the [TOP SEL] or
[SIDE SEL] key to select the desired level. Rotate
the CH selector knob to save the new setting, then
press the PTT switch to exit the Set (Menu) mode.
Set (Menu) Mode Functions