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IP55 Water Resistant

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Two Programmable Function Keys

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2-Tone Encode/Decode

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5-Tone Encode/Decode

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MDC-1200® Encode (ANI Encode)

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DTMF Encode

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Scan

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Dual Watch

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Follow-Me Scan

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Talk Around Scan

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VOX

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Talk Around

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Emergency

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Lone Worker

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TX Save Disable

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Lock

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ARTS™

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Introduction...................................................................... 1

Warning!.FCC.RF.Exposure.Requirements.................. 2

Warning!.IC.RSS.General.Requirement....................... 4

Before.You.Begin.............................................................. 6

Battery Pack Installation and Removal ....................... 6

Battery Charging ......................................................... 6

Low Battery Indication ................................................ 7

Belt Clip Installation and Removal ............................. 8

MIC/SP Cap Installation ............................................. 8

Controls.&.Connectors.................................................... 9

Operation........................................................................ 10

Preliminary Steps ...................................................... 10

Operation Quick Start ................................................ 10

Automatic Time-Out Timer ....................................... 12

Advanced.Operation...................................................... 13

Programmable Key Functions .................................. 13

Description of Operating Functions ......................... 14

Lock................................................................................. 19

ARTS™.(Auto.Range.Transpond.System).................. 19

Optional.Accessories...................................................... 20

Congratulations!

You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool, a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.

Important.Note

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There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex

Standard Service Representative.

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In order to maintain the specified water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended.

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Should the radio sustain a severe shock (e.g. if it is dropped), the water integrity may be compromised, requiring service. Should this occur, contact your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer.

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The VX-261 is full-featured Hand-Held Analog Transceiver designed for business communications in the VHF/UHF Land

Mobile bands. This transceiver is designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their leading-edge design, and allows up to 16-channel capacity.

Important channel frequency data is stored in the flash memory, and is easily programmable by a Vertex Standard licensed dealers using a personal computer with Vertex Standard Programming equipment: FIF-12 USB Programming Interface, and

CT-106 Connection cable with CE150 PC Programming Software. Or, once a single radio is programmed, cloning cable

CT-27 can be used to program additional radios directly.

This manual will describe the details of the many advanced features of the VX-261. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this equipment for use in your application.

Important.Notice.for.North.American.Users.Regarding.406.MHz.Guard.Band

The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to program this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North

America.

Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the US Coast Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of the pre programmed operating frequencies of this radio.

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This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines: r

FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.

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FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human

Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

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ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

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ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic

Fields - RF and Microwave.

.WARNING:

This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as

Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment.

.CAUTION:

To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:

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. This.radio.is.NOT.approved.for.use.by.the.general.population.in.an.uncontrolled.exposure.environment..This.radio.is.restricted.to.occupational.use,.work.related.operations.only.where.the.radio.operator.must.have.the.knowledge.to.control.his.or.her.RF.exposure.conditions.

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. When.transmitting,.hold.the.radio.in.a.vertical.position.with.its.microphone.1.inch.(2.5.cm).away.from.your.

mouth.and.keep.the.antenna.at.least.1.inch.(2.5.cm).away.from.your.head.

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. Transmit.no.more.than.the.rated.duty.factor.of.50%.of.the.time..To.transmit.(talk),.push.the.Push-To-Talk.(PTT).

button..To.receive.calls,.release.the.PTT.button..The.PTT.button.may.reside.on.the.radio.itself.or.may.be.hosted.

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r equirements on.approved..accessories..Transmitting.50%.of.the.time,.or.less,.is.important.because.this.radio.generates.measurable.RF.energy.exposure.only.when.transmitting.(in.terms.of.measuring.for.standards.compliance).

. The.radio.is.transmitting.when.the.red.LED.on.the.top.of.the.radio.is.illuminated...You.can.cause.the.radio.to.

transmit.by.pressing.the.P-T-T.button.

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. In.front.of.the.face..Hold.the.radio.in.a.vertical.position.with.the.microphone.(and.other.parts.of.the.radio.including.the.antenna).at.least.1.inch.(2.5.cm).away.from.the.nose.or.lips..Keeping.the.radio.at.a.proper.distance.is.

important.to.ensure.compliance.

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. SAR.compliance.for.body-worn.use.was.only.demonstrated.for.the.specific.belt-clip.(CLIP-20)..Other.body-worn.

accessories.or.configurations.may.NOT.comply.with.the.FCC.RF.exposure.requirements.and.should.be.avoided.

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. Always.use.Vertex.Standard.authorized.accessories.

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. The.information.listed.above.provides.the.user.with.the.information.needed.to.make.him.or.her.aware.of.RF.exposure,.and.what.to.do.to.assure.that.this.radio.operates.with.the.FCC.RF.exposure.limits.of.this.radio.

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. Electromagnetic.Interference/Compatibility

. During.transmissions,.this.radio.generates.RF.energy.that.can.possibly.cause.interference.with.other.devices.or.

systems..To.avoid.such.interference,.turn.off.the.radio.in.areas.where.signs.are.posted.to.do.so.

. Do.not.operate.the.transmitter.in.areas.that.are.sensitive.to.electromagnetic.radiation.such.as.hospitals,.health.

care.facilities,.aircraft,.and.blasting.sites.

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Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

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This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed at the right

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ATV-8A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm

ATV-8B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

ATV-8C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm

ATV-6XL: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6D: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm

ATU-6F: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm

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. When.transmitting,.hold.the.radio.in.a.vertical.position.with.its.microphone.1.inch.(2.5.cm).away.from.your.

mouth.and.keep.the.antenna.at.least.1.inch.(2.5.cm).away.from.your.head.

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. The.radio.must.be.used.with.a.maximum.operating.duty.cycle.not.exceeding.50%,.in.typical.Push-to-Talk.configurations.

. DO.NOT.transmit.for.more.than.50%.of.total.radio.use.time.(50%.duty.cycle)..Transmitting.more.than.50%.of.

the.time.can.cause.IC.RSS.General.Requirement.to.be.exceeded..To.keep.the.Body.Worn.configuration.with.the.

Vertex.Standard.CLIP-20.belt-clip,.reduce.the.maximum.operating.duty.cycle.still.more.

. The.radio.is.transmitting.when.the.red.LED.on.the.top.of.the.radio.is.illuminated...You.can.cause.the.radio.to.

transmit.by.pressing.the.P-T-T.button.

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. SAR.compliance.for.body-worn.use.was.only.demonstrated.for.the.specific.belt-clip.(CLIP-20)..Other.body-worn.

accessories.or.configurations.may.NOT.comply.with.the.IC.RSS.General.Requirement.and.should.be.avoided.

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Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.

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Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son numéro de modèle s’il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés dans le droit et ayant un

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ATV-8A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm

ATV-8B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm

ATV-8C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.

ATV-6XL: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6D: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm

ATU-6F: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm

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. Pour.émettre,.tenez.votre.radio.verticalement.en.plaçant.le.microphone.entre.2,5.et.5.cm.de.la.bouche..L’antenne.

doit.toujours.être.à.plus.de.2,5.cm.de.votre.tête.

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. .Le.temps.total.d’émission.de.la.radio.ne.doit.pas.dépasser.50%.du.temps.de.fonctionnement.dans.une.configuration.

normale.avec.alternat..Par.conséquent,.vous.ne.devez.PAS.émettre.pendant.plus.de.50%.du.temps.total.d’utilisation.de.la.radio..Si.cette.règle.n’est.pas.respectée,.vous.exposez.à.un.dépassement.de.l’exposition.aux.fréquences.

électromagnétiques.telle.que.définie.par.la.norme.de.sécurité..La.radio.émet.lorsque.le.voyant.LED.rouge.(situé.au.

sommet.de.la.radio).est.allumé..Vous.pouvez.déclencher.l’émission.en.appuyant.sur.le.bouton.Alternat.ou.avec.un.

micro-casque.VOX,.si.la.radio.permet.d’utiliser.cet.accessoire.

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. La.conformité.SAR.pour.utilisation.sur.le.corps.n’a.été.confirmée.que.pour.l’attache.ceinture.de.nomenclature.

CLIP-20..L’utilisation.de.tout.autre.accessoire.pour.port.sur.le.corps.PEUT.être.non.conforme.aux.normes.d’exposition.aux.radio-fréquences.et.doit.donc.être.évitée.

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. N’opérez.pas.votre.radio.en.mode.d’émission.lorsque.vous.la.portez.fixée.sur.le.corps.à.l’aide.de.l’accessoire.suivant.:.CLIP-20.attache.ceinture.

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Battery.Pack.Installation.and.Removal

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To install the battery pack, align the battery pack to the radio with an offset about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from the top edge of battery compartment, then slide the battery pack upward until it locks in place with a “Click.”

Battery.Charging

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Remove the Spacer Plate from the nest of the optional

CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is installed.

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Insert the DC plug from the optional PA-55 AC

Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, and then connect the

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Insert the battery pack into the CD-58 Desktop Charger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-58; refer to the following illustration for details on proper positioning of the r

To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm). Then lift the battery out from the radio.

Do.not.attempt.to.open.any.of.the.rechargeable.

Lithium-Ion.packs,.as.they.could.explode.if.accidentally.short-circuited.

Spacer Plate

AC Line Outlet

PA-55

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CD-58

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battery pack. If charging with the transceiver attached, turn the transceiver off. The antenna jack should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front.

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If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged battery pack will charge completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours (depending on the battery pack being charged).

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Disconnect the battery pack from the CD-58 Desktop

Charger and unplug the PA-55 AC Adapter from the

AC line outlet.

6) Risk of explosion exists if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Refer to the enclosed instructions for disposal of used batteries.

7) For further details and cautions of the charging, refer to the Operating Manual of the CD-58 Desktop Charger.

Low.Battery.Indication

As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes too low, substitute a freshly charged battery and recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicator on the top of the radio will blink red when the battery voltage is low.

1) Always use the Vertex Standard FNB-V133LI-

UNI or FNB-V134LI-UNI Lithium-Ion Battery

Pack.

2) Use only the Vertex Standard CD-58 Desktop Charger and the Vertex Standard PA-55 AC Adapter.

3) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the batteries outside of hazardous locations.

4) Perform the battery charging where the ambient temperature range +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40 °C).

Charging outside of this temperature range could cause damage to the battery pack.

5) Battery Pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or similar heat sources.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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To install the Belt Clip: align the

Belt Clip to the groove of the Battery pack, then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a “Click.” r

To remove the Belt Clip: use a flat head screw driver to press the

Belt Clip Tab away from the battery pack to unlock the Belt Clip, then slide the Belt Clip upward to remove it.

MIC/SP.CAP.Installation

Install the MIC/SP cap with the supplied screws.

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Use.only.the.supplied.screws.

when.install.the.MIC/SP cap.

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This.radio.does.not.keep.the.

Water.Resistant.Rating.(IP55).

when.the.MIC/SP.cap.is.not.installed.in.the.MIC/SP.jack.

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PTT Switch

SIDE-1 Button

SIDE-2 Button

c ontrols

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CH (Channel) Selector

Antenna Jack

Microphone

VOL (Volume)/PWR (Power) Knob

LED Indicator (Programmable)

Default settings are:

Steady Red: Transmitting in progress

Blinking Green: Busy Channel

Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition

Speaker

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Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described previously.

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Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack.

It is not recommended to operate this transceiver without an antenna connected.

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If you have a Speaker/Microphone, we recommend that it not be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation of the VX-261. Refer to next page for more information about Speaker/Microphone usage.

Operation.Quick.Start

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Turn the top panel’s

VOL/PWR knob clockwise to turn the radio on.

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Turn the top panel’s CH

Selector knob to choose the desired operating channel.

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The water resistance rating of the transceiver (IP55) is assured only when the following conditions are met: r

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Antenna is connected to the antenna jack;

MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack.

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Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the volume level. If no signal is present, press (or press and hold) the Programmable key (assigned to the “sql oFF” function: Normally SIDE-1 button); background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL/

PWR knob for the desired audio level. Press (or press and hold) the Programmable key again to quiet the

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(quiet) monitoring.

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To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.

Press and hold the PTT switch. Speak into the microphone area of the front panel grille in a normal voice level. To return to the Receive mode, release the PTT switch.

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2 button to activate one of the pre-programmed functions which may have been enabled at the time of programming by the dealer. See the next chapter for details regarding feature availability for this radio.

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If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the plastic cap and its two mounting screws from the right side of the transceiver, then align the connector of the

Speaker/Microphone on the radio; secure the connector pin using the screws supplied with the Speaker/

Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on the main transceiver’s body, and speak into the microphone on a normal voice level.

Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its mount-

ing screws. They should be reinstalled when not using the Speaker/Microphone.

2) When you press the PTT switch on the Speaker/

Microphone, it disables the internal microphone, and vice versa.

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If the BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) feature has been programmed on a channel, the radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate short beep three times. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity.

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If the BTLO (Busy Tone Lockout) feature has been programmed on a channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier being received includes the correct tone (CTCSS tone or DCS code).

Automatic.Time-Out.Timer

If the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time-out, you must limit the length of each transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound 10 seconds before time-out. Another beep will sound just before the deadline; the top panel’s red LED (“TX” indicator) will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume transmitting, you must release the PTT switch and wait for the “penalty timer” to expire.

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The VX-261 provides two Programmable Function (PF) keys: SIDE-1 and SIDE-2 keys.

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F unction

Both PF keys can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements.

Monitor -Momentarily-

Low Power

SQL OFF

The possible PF key programming features are illustrated at the right, and their functions are explained beginning after next page. For further details, contact your Vertex

Standard dealer.

For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been assigned to the PF key on your particular radio, and keep it handy.

SQL OFF -Momentarily-

Beep OFF

Whisper

VOX

VOX Anti-Trip

Emergency

Lone Worker

PRI

Scan

Dual Watch

Follow-Me Scan

TA (Talk Around) Scan

Talk Around

Reset

Call 1

Call 2

Call 3

Speed Dial

Call

Duty

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m onitor

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to cancel any signaling features; the LED indicator will glow green.

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Cancel any signaling features while pressing the assigned

PF key.

W hisPer

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to increase the microphone gain; allowing the operator to speak in a low voice (whisper) temporarily when transmitting. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to resume normal microphone gain.

l oW

P oWer

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to set the radio’s transmitter to “Low Power” mode, thus extending battery life. Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key again to return to “Normal” transmit power when in

RF impeding environments.

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Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the VOX function; allowing hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, initiated by voice input into the microphone. You may disable the VOX function temporarily by pressing the PTT switch.

sql oFF

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to open the

SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio).

sql oFF -m omentarilY

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Opens the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio) while pressing the assigned PF key.

b eeP

oFF

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to disable any radio beeps temporarily. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to enable any radio beeps.

Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to resume normal operation.

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Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the VOX Anti-Trip feature “On” and “Off”.

When the VOX Anti-Trip feature is set to “On”, the transceiver does not activate a VOX transmission from picking up receive audio or from a radio alert tone (beep sound).

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The VX-261 includes an “Emergency” feature which may be useful for alerting another party monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel. Please contact your Vertex Standard dealer for further details.

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The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the transceiver. When scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal and will stop on a channel if a signal is present.

Press and hold the assigned PF key for a pre-programmed period to initiate an emergency call on the pre-defined channel.

To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press and hold again the assigned PF key or turn off the radio.

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Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Lone Worker feature. The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the Lone

Worker Timer (programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer) has expired.

Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the Lone Worker feature is disabled. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to Emergency mode.

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Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed Priority Channel by your Vertex

Standard dealer directly.

To activate scanning:

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The scanner will search the channels of the pre-programmed scan list, looking for an active channel. The radio will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.

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Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to disable scanning and receive the channel which was chosen when pressed the PF key.

Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the following channels if you press the

PTT switch during scanning pause:

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“Scan Pause” channel (“Talk Back”)

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“Last Busy” channel

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“Priority” channel

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“User Programmed” channel (“Select Channel”)

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The channel which defined in the CH Selector knob.

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The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels are monitored:

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The current operating channel



The Priority channel.

To activate Dual Watch:

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Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Dual Watch feature. r

The scanner will search the two channels and pause when it finds a transmission on either channel.

To stop Dual Watch:

r

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to disable the Dual Watch feature. The radio receives the channel which was selected by the CH Selector knob.

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The Follow Me Scan feature checks a user-assigned priority channel in addition to the channels previously preprogrammed into a radio’s scan list. For example, if only

Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels) are designated for “Scanning”, the user may assign Channel 2 as the “user-assigned” priority channel via the Follow Me

Scan.

To activate Follow Me Scan, first select the channel you want to designate as the “user-assigned priority channel” by positioning the CH Selector knob on the desired “priority” channel. Next, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. Finally, rotate the CH Selector knob to the desired “operating channel”.

The scanner will search the two channels (user-assigned priority channel and operating channel) and pause when it finds a transmission on either channel.

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Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the TA Scan feature “On” and “Off”.

When operating on a duplex channel system (for example, a repeater station), TA Scan allows the transceiver to search both transmit and receive frequencies on your duplex system.

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Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This feature has no effect when you are operating on “simplex” channels, where the receive and transmit frequencies are already the same.

When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the transceiver will pause until the signal disappears.

When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the transceiver will check for activity on the receive frequency every few seconds (interval programmed by your

Vertex Standard dealer).

Note that your dealer may have mode provision for “Talk

Around” channels by programming “repeater” and “Talk

Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed

Functions.

Note: The TA Scan feature does not activate on a Simplex

Channel.

Note: The Talk Around feature does not activate on a Simplex Channel.

reset

Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to reset the

RFC (Ready for Communication) condition.

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Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a pre-programmed 5-Tone call signal.

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Your Vertex Standard dealer may have pre-programmed

Auto-Dial telephone number memories into your radio.

To dial a number:

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a pre-defined DTMF tone. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.

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The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently nearby station is being received. Caution is advised when using this feature, as your transmission power could degrade the audio heard by the receiving radios in your communication path.

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Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a pre-programmed 2-Tone encode code.

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to disable the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a location where high power is almost always needed.

d utY

Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Duty function of the 2-Tone or 5-Tone “On” and “Off”.

When the Duty function is set to “On”, the user will always hear (depending on the sub-audio signaling) all traffic on the paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert when it receives the programmed 2-Tone or 5-Tone.

Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the Transmit Battery Saver activates to reduce the transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently nearby station is being received.

l ocK

Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to lock the

CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch.

When the Duty function is set to “Off”, the user will NOT hear normal radio traffic on the paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert and unmute only when it receives the programmed 2-Tone or 5-Tone.

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In order to prevent accidental channel change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch may be locked. The precise lockout configuration is programmed by your Dealer.

To activate the key locking, turn the radio off. Then, press and hold the PTT and SIDE-2 key while turning the radio on again.

To cancel the key locking, repeat this process.

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This system is designed to inform the operator when you and another ARTS™-equipped transceivers and stations are within communication range using the DCS Encoder/

Decoder.

During ARTS™ operation, when the radio receives an incoming ARTS™ signal, a short beep will sound. If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been received; a short triple-beep will sound. If you move back into communication range, as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep will sound again.

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ATV-8B

ATV-8C

ATV-6XL

ATU-6A

ATU-6B

ATU-6C

ATU-6D

ATU-6F

CN-3

CLIP-20

CE150

FIF-12

CT-106

CT-27

FNB-V133LI-UNI 7.4V DC , 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack

FNB-V134LI-UNI 7.4V DC , 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack

CD-58

PA-55

VAC-UNI

VAC-6058

MH-360S

MH-450S

MH-45

B4B

MH-37

A4B-1

VCM-5

ATV-8A

Desktop Charger

AC Adapter for CD-58

Desktop Charger (CD-58 + PA-55)

Multi-Unit Charger

Compact Speaker Microphone

Speaker Microphone

Noise Cancelling Speaker Microphone

Earpiece Microphone

Vehicular Charger Mounting Adapter for CD-58

VHF Antenna (134-151 MHz)

VHF Antenna (150-162 MHz)

VHF Antenna (161-174 MHz)

VHF Antenna (Untuned)

UHF Antenna (400-430 MHz)

UHF Antenna (420-450 MHz)

UHF Antenna (440-470 MHz)

UHF Antenna (450-490 MHz)

UHF Antenna (490-520 MHz)

Antenna Adapter

Belt Clip

PC Programming Software

USB Programming Interface

Connection Cable for FIF-12

Radio to Radio Cloning Cable

Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Vertex Standard Dealer for changes to this list.

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Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of purchase.

Limited Warranty Details:

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North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx

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Customers outside of North America: contact the authorized Vertex Standard distributor in your country.

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Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.

Electronic and Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste by products.

In EU countries, please contact your local equipment supplier representative or service center for information about the waste collection system in your country.

Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.

No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.

Vertex Standard is a trademark of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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All rights reserved.

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