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Important Note ......................................................... 2
Intrinsic Safety (IS) Information ............................ 3
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements .......... 4
Warning! IC RSS General Requirements .............. 4
Controls & Connectors (16-Key Version) .............. 8
Controls & Connectors (4-Key Version) ................ 9
Controls & Connectors (Non-LCD Version) ....... 10
LCD Icons & Indicators (16- & 4-Key Versions) .11
Battery Terminals ................................................... 12
Before You Begin .................................................... 13
Battery Pack Installation and Removal ............. 13
Battery Charging (VAC-UNI: CD-58/PA-55) ... 14
Battery Charging (VAC-921: CD-53/PA-42)..... 16
Low Battery Indication ...................................... 17
Operation ................................................................ 18
Preliminary Steps ............................................... 18
Operation Quick Start ........................................ 18
Automatic Time-Out Timer ............................... 20
Advanced Operation .............................................. 22
Programmable Key Functions .......................... 22
Description of Operating Functions ................. 24
ARTS™ (Auto Range Transpond System) .......... 32
DTMF Paging System ............................................ 32
LOCK ...................................................................... 32
User Set Mode......................................................... 33
Optional Accessories .............................................. 34
Warranty Policy ..................................................... 36
C ongratulations
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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.
We’re glad you joined the Vertex Standard team. Call on us anytime, because communications is our business. Let us help you get your message across.
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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. Consult your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer for installation of optional accessories.
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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.
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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IS versions of the VX-820, equipped with any of the following optional units, meets the requirements of ANSI/UL
913 5th Edition for Class I, II, III, Division 1 Groups C, D, E, F, G, T3C for hazardous locations.
Battery Packs:
ANI Unit:
Voice Storage Unit:
Speaker Microphone:
Encryption/DTMF Unit:
Encryption:
FNB-V129LIIS-UNI
MH-50
D7A
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A7A
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B7A
FVP-25
FVP-35, FVP-36
VME-100, VMDE-200
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Never charge the battery in the hazard areas.
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Never install/removal the battery in the hazard areas.
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Never install/remove the optional unit (includes the Speaker Microphone) in the hazard areas.
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The VX-820 shall not be directly installed or used in any process where its enclosure might be electrostatically charged by the rapid flow of a non-conductive media.
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Ensure that there is no external damage to the radio, antenna or battery before entering the potentially explosive atmospheres, as it might compromise the safety of the unit. eg an antenna with a damaged end or insulation must be replaced before use in any potentially explosive atmospheres.
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Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety. Installation of FNB-V129LIIS-UNI does NOT convert normal radio into IS version.
To acquire the IS version of the VX-820, you much select the Intrinsically Safe battery option at the time of purchase.
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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 (1997) 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 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.
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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 FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
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 Part Number
(CLIP-820). Other body-worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided.
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DO NOT transmit when the radio is used in Body Worn configuration with the following accessory: belt-clip.
It must be used ONLY for (1) there is 1.5 inches (4 cm) distance from the body during transmitting,
(2) monitoring purposes, using the speaker only and (3) for carrying purposes.
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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 with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having
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a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
ATV-8A: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6A1: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATV-8B: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6D: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATV-8C: 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 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.
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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-820 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-820). Other body-worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the IC RSS General Requirement and should be avoided.
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When operate the radio with the Vertex Standard CLIP-820 belt-clip, make the transmission time as short as possible, to keep the Body Worn configuration.
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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 Cana-
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ATV-8A: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6A1: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm da pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés dans
ATV-8B: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6D: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATV-8C: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6F: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm le droit et ayant un 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.
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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 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-820. 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-820 attache ceinture.
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VOL/PWR Knob
CH (Channel) Selector
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
Speaker
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Transmitting in progress
Blinking Green:
Busy Channel
Steady Green:
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Dealer Programmed Color
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Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or
2-Tone Decoded
Microphone
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one of “Flashing in white”,
“Continuation changes in sequential colors”, or
“Toggling the two colors”.
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MONITOR Button
LAMP Button
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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Battery Pack Latch 16-Button DTMF Keypad
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VOL/PWR Knob
CH (Channel) Selector
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
Speaker
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Transmitting in progress
Blinking Green:
Busy Channel
Steady Green:
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Dealer Programmed Color
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Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or
2-Tone Decoded
Microphone
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one of “Flashing in white”,
“Continuation changes in sequential colors”, or
“Toggling the two colors”.
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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
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MONITOR Button
LAMP Button
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VOL/PWR Knob
CH (Channel) Selector
Antenna Jack
TOP SEL Key
Speaker
LED Indicator
Steady Red:
Transmitting in progress
Blinking Green:
Busy Channel
Steady Green:
Tone Squelch in defeated condition
Dealer Programmed Color
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Emergency, 5-Tone Decoded, or
2-Tone Decoded
Microphone
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one of “Flashing in white”,
“Continuation changes in sequential colors”, or
“Toggling the two colors”.
Battery Pack Latch
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: “Priority Scan” is activated
“CALL” Indicator
Receiver Monitor
“Talk-Around” is enabled
“Dual Watch” is activated
Low Transmit Power Mode On
Option Switch (Key Function) is activated
RSSI Indicator (four steps)
“Voice Message” is received
Battery Indicator
SUB-LCD : Channel Group Number
: Priority Channel
: Home Channel
: ARTS™ “In Range”
: ARTS™ “Out of Range”
Encryption is activated
“Group Scan” is enabled
12 Character Alpha-numeric Display
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Maximum Input Voltage:
Maximum Input Current:
Maximum Input Power:
VHF Model UHF Model
8.4 V DC 8.4 V DC
2.5 A
21 W
2.5 A
21 W
Maximum Internal Capacitance: 50.52 μF 51.32 μF
Maximum Internal Inductance: 5.51 μH
5.46 μH
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Battery Pack Installation and Removal
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To install the battery, hold the transceiver with your left hand, so your palm is over the speaker and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip.
Carefully mate the battery’s four insertion slots with their corresponding alignment tabs on the transceiver case, while tilting the Belt Clip outward. Proper alignment occurs with the battery pack offset about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from the top edge of the battery compartment.
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Guide the pack on to the tabs with a slight inward pressure, then slide the battery pack upward, until it locks in place with a “Click”.
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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 while unfolding the Belt Clip.
Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Lithium-Ion packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-circuited.
WARNING
The IS version of the VX-820 is only intrinsically safe with the use of the FNB-V129LIIS-
UNI Battery Pack. To acquire the IS version of the VX-820, you much select the Intrinsically Safe battery option at the time of purchase. Replacement FNB-V129LIIS-UNI battery may also be purchased however to be considered IS the radio must have originally been purchased with the IS battery option.
Insert the Battery Pack
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Do not reverse-connect the battery terminals.
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Do not parallel-connect the battery terminals.
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Do not charge batteries in hazardous locations.
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To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the batteries outside of hazardous locations.
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Install the Spacer Plate to the nest of the optional
CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is not installed.
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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 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.
Spacer Plate
CD-58
AC Line Outlet
PA-55
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1) The VAC-UNI (CD-58/PA-55) charges only the Vertex Standard FNB-V127LI-UNI,
FNB-V128LI-UNI, FNB-V129LI-UNI and FNB-
V129LIIS-UNI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack.
2) If the IS version of the VX-820 is being used in a hazardous environment where Intrinsic Safety (IS) is required you must use the FNB-V129LIIS-UNI battery.
3) Use only the Vertex Standard PA-55 AC Adapter.
4) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the batteries outside of hazardous locations.
5) Perform the battery charging where the ambient temperature range +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40
°C). Charge out of this range could cause damage to the battery pack.
6) Battery Pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
7) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
8) For further details and cautions of the charging, refer to the Operating Manual of the CD-58 Desktop
Charger.
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Battery Charging (VAC-921: CD-53/PA-42) for the FNB-V86LIA/-V87LIA/-V92LI
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Insert the DC plug from the PA-42 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the bottom side of the CD-53
Desktop Rapid Charger, then plug the PA-42 AC
Adapter into the AC line outlet.
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Insert the battery pack into the CD-53 Desktop
Rapid Charger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-
53; refer to the illustration at the right for details on proper positioning of the pack. If charging with the transceiver attached, turn the transceiver off, and 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 pack will be charged completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours (depending on the battery pack being charged).
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The LED indicator will blink red/green alternately when charging is nearing completion.
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When charging is completed, the LED indicator will change to green. Even if the charging is completed, the LED indicator will sometimes change to red for trickle charging.
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Disconnect the pack from the CD-53 Desktop
Rapid Charger, and unplug the PA-42 AC Adapter from the AC line outlet.
Insert the DC plug from the PA-42 AC Adapter into the DC jack of the
CD-53 Desktop Rapid
Charger.
Align the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the
CD-53 Desktop Rapid Charger.
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1) The VAC-921 (CD-53/PA-42) charges only the Vertex Standard FNB-V86LIA,
FNB-V87LIA, and FNB-V92LI Lithium-Ion Battery
Pack.
2) If the IS version of the VX-820 is being used in a hazardous environment where Intrinsic Safety (IS) is required you must use the FNB-V129LIIS-UNI battery with the VAC-UNI Desktop Rapid Charger.
3) Use only the Vertex Standard PA-42 AC Adapter.
4) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the batteries outside of hazardous locations.
5) Perform the battery charging where the ambient temperature range +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40
°C). Charge out of this range could cause damage to the battery pack.
6) Battery Pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
7) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Low Battery Indication
As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes to 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.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Note
The FBA-34 was designed as a backup battery pack, and it can be used to power the transceiver if you are in an area that does not require the use of an intrinsically safe radio.
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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.
Never attempt 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-820.
Operation Quick Start
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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. On the 16-key and 4-key versions, a channel name will appear on the LCD. r
If you want to select the operating channel from a different Memory Channel Group, press the Programmable key (assigned to the Memory Group
Up or Down function) to select the Memory
Channel Group you want before selecting the operating channel. A Group name will appear on the
LCD whenever the Programmable key is pressed.
Note: Some models are programmed so that the operating channels are selected by the Programmable key and the memory channel group is selected by the CH selector knob. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer.
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Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the volume level. If no signal is present, press and hold in the
MONITOR button (under the PTT switch) more than
2 seconds; background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL/PWR knob for the desired audio level. Press and hold the
MONITOR button more than 2 seconds (or press the MONITOR button twice) to quiet the noise and resume normal (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 (at the lower right corner of the speaker grille) in a normal voice level. To return to the
Receive mode, release the PTT switch.
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Press the (Orange) TOP
SEL key to activate one of the pre programmed functions which may have been enabled at the time of programming by the dealer. See the next section for details regarding the available features.
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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 transceiver body; 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 mounting 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 micro-
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Do not remove/install the Speaker/Microphone in a hazardous location.
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If the 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 and indicate
“ÝCH BusyÝ” on the display (16-key and
4-key versions). Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity.
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If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lockout 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 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 “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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Programmable Key Functions
All versions of the VX-820 include the TOP SEL,
MONITOR, and LAMP key. The 16-key and 4-key versions include the [A], [B], [C], and [D] function keys. Furthermore, the 16-key version includes the [Ý] and [#] function keys.
Some features may require the purchase and installation of optional internal accessories. The possible Programmable key programming features are illustrated at the right, and their functions are explained on page
24. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer.
The Programmable key functions can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements.
For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been assigned to the Programmable key on your particular radio, and keep it handy.
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Low Power
Talk Around
TX Save Disable
Encryption
ø 2
Audio PC (PIC)
Follow-Me Scan
Follow-Me Dual Watch
Group Up
ø 1
Group Down
ø 1
Channel Up
ø 1
Channel Down
ø
1
Set
Call Reset
TOP SEL MONITOR LAMP
ø
1: This function can not be selected on the Non-LCD version.
ø
2: Requires FVP-25 or FVP-36 Encryption Unit.
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Call 1
Call 2
Call 3
Call 4
Call 5
Code Up
ø 1
Code Down
ø
1
Code Set
ø
1
Speed Dial
ø 2
Option SW 1
Option SW 2
Emergency
Home
ø
1
Selectable Tone
ø 1
Direct Channel #1
ø 1
Direct Channel #2
ø 1
Direct Channel #3
ø 1
Direct Channel #4
ø
1
REC/PLAY
ø 3
REC
ø 3
PLAY
ø 3
SQL
AF Min Volume
Status Set
ø
1
Status Up
ø 1
Status Down
ø 1
Status Check
Lone Worker
DTMF Code Set
ø
2
TA Scan
Priority Disable
Beep On/Off
Whisper
Duty
TOP SEL MONITOR LAMP
ø
1: This function can not be selected on the Non-LCD version.
ø
2: This function is only selected on the 16-key version.
ø
3: Requires DVS-5 Voice Storage Unit.
[A]
p rogrammaBle
K ey
[B] [C]
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m onitor
Press the assigned programmable key to cancel
CTCSS- and DCS-controlled squelch; the BUSY/TX indicator will glow green. Press and hold this button for 1.5 seconds to hear background noise (unmute the audio); the BUSY/TX indicator will blink green.
s
Can
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple signals programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present.
l
amp (16-
Key
& 4-
Key
V ersion only
)
Press the assigned programmable key to illuminate the LCD for five seconds.
l oCK
Press the assigned programmable key to lock the VX-
820’s knob, programmable keys, and PTT switch.
The precise lockout configuration is programmed by your Dealer.
To activate scanning: r
Press the assigned programmable key to activate scanning.
r
The scanner will search the channels of each channel, looking for active ones; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
r
Press the assigned programmable key again to disable scanning. Operation will revert to the programmed revert channel.
Press the key again to disable the Lock function.
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: o
Current channel (“Talk Back”) o
“Last Busy” channel o
“Priority” channel o
“Home” channel o
“Scan Start” channel
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The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels are monitored: o
The current operating channel; and o
The Priority channel.
To activate Dual Watch: r
Press the assigned programmable key.
r
The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
t alK
a round
(ta)
Press the assigned programmable 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.
To stop Dual Watch: r
Press the assigned programmable key.
r
Operation will revert to the “Dual Watch Start” channel.
In the 16-key and 4-key versions, when the “TA” function is activated, the “ ” icon will be indicated on the display.
l oW
p oWer
Press the assigned programmable key to set the radio’s transmitter to the “Low Power” mode, thus extending battery life. Press the key again to return to
“Normal” transmit power when in difficult terrain.
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.
In the 16-key and 4-key versions, when the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode, the “ ” icon will be indicated on the display.
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Press the assigned programmable key to disable the
Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a location where high power is almost always needed.
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.
Under some circumstances, though, your hand-held radio may not be heard well at the other end of the communication path, and high power may be necessary at all times.
e
nCryption (r
equires the
fVp-25 or
fVp-36)
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the
Encryption feature “On” and “Off”.
a udio
pC (piC)
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the
Audio Pitch Controller “On” and “Off”. When you turn the Audio Pitch Controller “On”, the receive audio is enhanced in the high-range frequencies.
f olloW
-m e
s
Can
The “Follow-Me” Scan feature checks a Userassigned Priority Channel regularly as you scan other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels) are designated for “Scanning”, the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as the “Userassigned” Priority Channel via the “Follow-Me” feature.
To activate “Follow-Me” scanning, first select the channel you want to designate as the “User-Assigned
Priority Channel” and press the assigned programmable key. Then rotate the CH Selector knob to recall to the “Scanning Start” channel which has been programmed by your dealer to activate the scanner.
When the scanner stops on an “Active” channel, the
User-assigned Priority Channel will automatically be checked every few seconds; if activity is found on the
User-assigned Priority Channel, the radio will switch between it and the Dealer-Assigned Priority Channel, if any.
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To set up a “Dual Watch” frequency pair using the
“Follow-Me” feature, select a channel using the CH
Selector knob. Now press the assigned programmable key; pressing the assigned programmable key locks the current channel as the User-assigned Priority
Channel. Now rotate the CH Selector knob to select another channel (not the “Scanning Start” channel).
Your radio will now switch back-and-forth between the currently-selected channel and the User-assigned
Priority Channel.
You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than one Group during the scanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current group only).
To include the current Group in the scanning loop, press and hold in the assigned programmable key for one second. To remove a Group from Group Scan, press and hold in the assigned programmable key again for one second.
During “Follow-Me” scanning (after you have pressed the key), you can set up the “Dual Watch” feature by rotating the CH Selector knob to another channel. The radio will then scan back and forth between the original User-assigned Priority Channel and the newlyselected channel.
The Priority Channel you have assigned (before pressing the key) will be retained in memory until you change it.
Multi-Group Scanning is only possible if you are using the “User Scan” list. To edit the User Scan list, press and hold the assigned programmable key for one second to delete the current Memory Group from the Scanning. Alternatively, press and hold the assigned programmable key for one second to delete the
Current Memory channel from the Scanning. When you delete a Group or channel, “-SCAN Skip-” will appear on the LCD for one second after pressing the assigned programmable key. To restore a particular channel to your scanning list, press and hold in the assigned programmable key again for one second;
“-SCAN Stop-” will appear on the LCD for one second after pressing the assigned programmable key.
g roup
u p
/d
oWn (16-
Key
& 4-
Key
V ersion only
)
Press the assigned programmable key to select a different group of channels. Once the desired Group is reached, rotate the CH Selector knob to select the desired channel within the selected Group.
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C hannel
u p
/d
oWn (16-
Key
& 4-
Key
V ersion only
)
Press the assigned programmable key to select a different channel within the current group.
C ode
u p
/d
oWn (16-
Key
& 4-
Key
V ersion only
)
Press the assigned programmable key to select a
2-tone/5-tone encode code from the pre-defined encode list.
s
et (16-
Key
& 4-
Key
V ersion only
)
Press the assigned programmable key to activate the
“User Set” (Menu) Mode. See page 33 for details
C ode
s
et (16-
Key
& 4-
Key
V ersion only
)
Press the assigned programmable key to change the encode digits for 5-tone operation. To change a specific digit, select the desired digit using the [A] key, then change the number using the [B]/[C] keys, and store the number using the [D] key.
Call/reset
While the DTMF Paging System
This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change the
3-digit Page Call code, used to call other similarlyequipped stations. Press the assigned programmable key, followed by the three digits representing the Page
Call code of the station you wish to call. Three tones will be heard after the last key is pressed (the new code will now be transmitted). The receiver squelch of the other station will be opened, and you can begin communication.
While the 2-Tone/5-Tone Paging System
This feature, if enabled, press the assigned programmable key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone.
C all
1 to
C all
5
Press the assigned programmable key to send a
2-tone/5-tone sequential tone group which is predefined.
s peed
d
ial (16-
Key
V ersion only
)
Your Dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into your radio.
To dial a number, press the assigned programmable key, then press the front panel’s numeric key corresponding to the Auto-Dial memory number list provided by your Dealer or Network Administrator. The
DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
o ption
sW1
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the optional accessory “1” “On” and “Off”.
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Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the optional accessory “2” “On” and “Off”.
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The VX-820 series include an “Emergency” feature which may be useful for alerting another party monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel.
Press the assigned programmable key to initiate an emergency call. For further details contact your Dealer.
reC/play
(V
oiCe
s torage
: r equires the
dVs-5)
This function allows your radio to record a received voice message, and to play back the recorded audio. It requires installation of the optional Voice Recording
Unit.
Recording;
Press the assigned programmable key for 1.5 seconds to enable the Voice Recording Mode. If the incoming signal is received, so as to un-mute the squelch and pass audio, the received audio will be recorded.
h ome
(16-
Key
& 4-
Key
V ersion only
)
Press the assigned programmable key to recall the pre-defined Home group/channel. When you recall the
Home group/channel, the “ on the LCD.
” notation will appear
In the 16-key and 4-key versions, the “ ” Icon will flash while recording and the “ ” stays on when the voice recording is completed.
Playback;
Press the assigned programmable key momentarily to play back the last message.
To stop the play-back, press the TOP SEL key.
s eleCtaBle
t
one (16-
Key
& 4-
Key
V ersion only
)
Press the assigned programmable key to select a subaudible tone (CTCSS/DCS) from the pre-defined tone table. You can operate using the indicated sub-audible tone in the Selectable Tone mode.
d ireCt
Ch#1 - #4
(16-
Key
& 4-
Key
V ersion only
)
Press the assigned programmable key to recall the
Dealer pre-programmed channel directly.
In the 16-key and 4-key versions, while playback is proceeding, you may press the [A] key (4-key version) or [Ý] key (16-key version) to jump to the previous message, or press the [B] key (4-key version) or
[#] key (16-key version) to jump to the next message.
Furthermore, press the [D] key to clear the all messages and stop the play-back.
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You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function: r
Press the assigned programmable key. A tone will sound, and the current squelch level will appear on the display.
r
Press the MONITOR/LAMP button to select the desired squelch level.
r
Two seconds after releasing the MONITOR/
LAMP button, the display will revert to the normal channel indication.
af m in
V r
Press the assigned programmable key to reduce the audio output to the (lower) level programmed by your
Dealer.
s tatus
C heCK
Press the assigned programmable key to check the
5-Tone receive status code. When you press this key, the LCD display will indicate the “Message” corresponding to the receive status condition per the predefined status list.
l one
W orKer
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the
Lone Worker feature “On” and “Off”. The Lone
Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (programmed by your Dealer) has expired. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to the Emergency mode.
s tatus
s
et (16-
Key
& 4-
Key
V ersion only
)
Press the assigned programmable key to change the
5-Tone status code. To change the status code, select the desired digit by [A] key, then change the number by [B]/[C] key, and store the number by [D] key.
s tatus
u p
/d
oWn (16-
Key
& 4-
Key
V ersion only
)
Press the assigned programmable key to select a
5-Tone status code from the pre-defined status list.
dtmf C ode
s
et (16-
Key
V ersion only
)
You may send the desired telephone number manually.
To dial a number manually, press the assigned programmable key, then press the desired numbers on the front panel’s numeric key. Now, press the PTT switch to send the telephone number. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
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Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the TA
(Talk Around) scan feature “On” and “Off”.
W hisper
Press the assigned Programmable key to increase the microphone gain; thus you can speak in a low voice
(whisper) temporarily. Again press the assigned Programmable key to resume normal microphone gain.
While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-820 will search both the transmit and receive frequencies (In the 16key and 4-key versions, the “ ” icon will blink).
When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the VX-820 will pause until the signal disappears
(“ ” icon will appear but not blink). When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the VX-820 will check for activity on the receive frequency every few seconds (interval programmed by your Dealer).
p riority
d isaBle
Press the assigned Programmable key to disable the
Priority feature temporarily. Again press the assigned
Programmable key to resume the Priority feature.
B eep
o n
/o ff
Press the assigned Programmable key to disable the radio beeps temporarily. Again press the assigned Programmable key to enable the radio beeps.
d uty
Press the assigned programmable key to toggle the
Duty function of the 2-tone/5-tone decoder “On” and
“Off”.
When the Duty function is set to “On”, the user will always hear (depending on the sub-audio signalling) all traffic on the paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert when it receives the programmed
2-tone/5-tone code.
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/5-tone code.
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arts™
(a
uto
r
ange
t
ranspond
s
ystem
)
This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS™-equipped station are within communication range.
During ARTS™ operation, when the radio receives the correct ARTS™ signal, a short beep will sound and the “ ” (meaning “In Service”) notation will be displayed on the sub-LCD
ø
. If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been received; three short beeps will sound, and “ ” (“Out of Service”) will be displayed on the sub-LCD
ø
. If you subsequently move back into range, as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep will sound and “ ” will be displayed again on the sub-LCD
ø
.
ø
: Except on Non-LCD version.
dtmf p aging
s ystem
ø
This system allows paging and selective calling, using
DTMF tone sequences.
When your radio is paged by a station bearing a tone sequence which matches yours, your radio’s squelch will open and the alert will sound. The three-digit code of the station which paged you will be displayed on your radio’s LCD.
ø
: Requires FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit
loCK
In order to prevent accidental channel change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the VX-820’s knob, soft keys, and PTT switch may be locked.
The precise lockout configuration is programmed by your Dealer.
To locked out the key locking, turn the radio off. Now, press and hold the PTT and LAMP key while turning the radio on again.
To cancel locking, repeat this process.
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The 16-key and 4-key versions of the VX-820 include a “User Set (Menu)” Mode which allows the user to define or configure various settings, such as Beep On/
Off, Squelch Threshold Level, LCD Contrast, etc.
di splay
1 SQL
2 SCN List
3 BEEP
4 BELL
To activate the “User Set (Menu)” Mode: r
Press the assigned programmable key for the
“SET” function to enter the “User Set Mode”.
r
Select the User Set Mode Item you want change using the CH selector knob.
r
Press the MONITOR/LAMP button to select the status of the selected item.
r
Press PTT switch to exit to normal operation.
5 Lighting
6 Lock
7 Group
8 SCAN
9 DW
10 TA
11 AF Min VR
12 Beep VR
13 Contrast
14 Pitch
15 REC Mode
16 Play Mode
d esCription
Select the Squelch Threshold Level.
Select the Scan List “User” or “Dealer”.
Set the Beep On/Off.
Set the BUSY/TX LED On/Off.
Set the Lock function to be Locked.
(Key/PTT/Key+PTT)
Set the Operation Group.
Set the Dual Watch status.
(Same function as DW key)
Set the Minimum Volume level.
Set the Beep Volume level.
Set the LCD Contrast.
Not available at this time.
ONE: Enables recording one message (Max.
120 seconds), and playback from the beginning of the message.
ROL: Enables recording whenever squelch opens, and playback of the last 120 seconds.
Set the priority audio on playback mode.
PLY: Playback audio is higher priority than received signal.
SIG: Received signal is higher priority than playback audio.
Note: The menu “15: REC Mode” and “16: Play Mode” will appear only when the optional DVS-5 Digital Voice Storage Unit is installed.
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o ptional
a
CCessories is a pproVed
a
CCessories
FNB-V129LIIS-UNI 7.4V
FVP-25
, 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack (IS version)
Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit
FVP-35
FVP-36
DVS-5
VME-100
VMDE-200
MH-50
D7A
MH-66
A7A
MH-66
B7A
ATV-8A
ATV-8B
ATV-8C
ATU-6A1
ATU-6D
ATU-6F
Rolling Code Encryption Unit
Inversion Encryption Unit
Digital Voice Storage Unit
MDC1200
®
/GE-STAR
®
ANI Encoder Unit
MDC1200
®
/GE-STAR
®
ANI Enc/Dec Unit
Speaker/Microphone (Noise Canceling)
Submersible External Speaker/Microphone
Submersible External Speaker/Microphone
(with Speaker-Volume Toggle Switch & Programmable Key)
VHF Antenna (134-151 MHz)
VHF Antenna (150-163 MHz)
VHF Antenna (161-174 MHz)
UHF Antenna (400-430 MHz)
UHF Antenna (450-490 MHz)
UHF Antenna (490-512 MHz)
i
mportant
n
ote
If any of the IS Exempt Accessory is used with the VX-820 series, the radio is no longer intrinsically safe, and must not be used in hazardous locations.
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CCessories is e xempt
a
CCessories
FNB-V127LI-UNI 7.4V
FNB-V128LI-UNI 7.4V
FNB-V129LI-UNI 7.4V
FNB-V86LIA
FNB-V87LIA
FNB-V92LI
FBA-34
CD-58
PA-55
VAC-UNI
CD-53
PA-42
VAC-921
VAC-6058
VAC-6920
VCM-5
LCC-820
CLIP-17B
CE59
FIF-12
CT-108
CT-116
7.4V
7.4V
7.4V
, 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
, 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
, 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
, 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
, 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
, 3000 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
Alkaline Battery Case (6 x AA)
Desktop Rapid Charger
(for FNB-V127LI-UNI/-V128LI-UNI/-V129LI-UNI/-V129LIIS-UNI)
AC Adapter (for CD-58)
Desktop Rapid Charger
(CD-58+PA-55, for FNB-V127LI-UNI/-V128LI-UNI/-V129LI-UNI/-V129LIIS-UNI)
Desktop Rapid Charger (for FNB-V86LIA/-V87LIA/-V92LI)
AC Adapter (for CD-53)
Desktop Rapid Charger (CD-53+PA-42, for FNB-V86LIA/-V87LIA/-V92LI)
6-Unit Multi Charger
(for FNB-V127LI-UNI/-V128LI-UNI/-V129LI-UNI/-V129LIIS-UNI)
6-Unit Multi Charger (for FNB-V86LIA/-V87LIA/-V92LI)
Vehicular Charger Mounting Adapter (for CD-58)
Leather Case
Swivel Belt Clip
Programming Software
USB Programming Interface
PC Programming 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.
i
mportant
n
ote
If any of the IS Exempt Accessory is used with the VX-820 series, the radio is no longer intrinsically safe, and must not be used in hazardous locations.
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W arranty
p oliCy
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:
North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx
Customers outside of North America: contact the authorized dealer in your country.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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.
©2015 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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