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Installing the VGS-1 Unit

Follow the instructions below to install the VGS-1 unit.

1 Remove the 8 screws from the cover of the base unit, then remove the cover itself from the unit.

2 From the 5 black cushions supplied with	cushion
the VGS-1, select the thickest rectangular
cushion (20 x 30 x 12 mm) and attach it to
the top surface of the VGS-1 unit.

• To prevent interferece to the terminal of the VGS-1, ensure that you attach the thick square cushion to the baseplate surface.

VGS-1

3 From the remaining cushions, select the	cushion
thickest square cushion (21 x 21 x 2.5
mm) and attach it to the printed circuit
board.

• The remaining cushions are not used with this transceiver.

• Ensure that the cushion is placed within the guidelines on the PCB.

guidelines

connector

4Insert the VGS-1 unit into the connector

on the transceiver.

• Press down on the top of the VGS-1 unit to ensure that it is securely attached to the connector.

5 Replace the cover on the base unit and secure it using the 8 screws.

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Contents 144/430 MHz FM Dual Bander 144/440 MHz FM Dual BanderThis transceiver has the following main features FeaturesThank You Writing Conventions Followed in this ManualOne or more of the following statements may be applicable When Condensation Occurs Inside the TransceiverPrecautions Contents Manual Dialing Automatic dialer Using Ctcss Ctcss Frequency IDUsing DCS DCS Code ID VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage Unit Dtmf Key LockOptions Mobile Installation Supplied AccessoriesPreparation Part Number QuantityMobile Operation Power Cable ConnectionFixed Station Operation Supplied DC power cable Located on the DC connectorReplacing Fuses Fuse Location Fuse Current RatingAntenna Connection Front Panel Orientation Microphone Accessory ConnectionsExternal Speakers Front Panel Getting AcquaintedLOW REVPF1 0PF2Display Indicator DescriptionAppears while accessing the Menu Sub-Panel Rear PanelMicrophone MC-59 Adjusting the Volume Switching the Power ON/ OFFPress the switch to switch the transceiver on Press the switch again to switch the transceiver OFFBand a left Band SEL control Band B right Band SEL control Adjusting the SquelchSelecting a Band Selecting Dual band mode/ single band Mode Frequency ranges Selecting a frequency bandMemory Channel Mode Selecting an Operating modeVFO Mode Press Call to enter Call Channel mode Call Channel ModeWhen you finish speaking, release the PTT switch TransmittingMenu Access Menu ModeMenu Configuration Press F, Tuning control to access the MenuANN.SPD DT.SPD MIC.LCK Press the Tuning control to set the selected character Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired characterCharacter Entry Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the remaining charactersKey Character Display with each press of the key Microphone Keypad Character EntrySelecting an Offset Direction Repeater AccessOperating Through Repeaters Activating the Tone Function Selecting an Offset FrequencySelecting a Tone Frequency Rotate the Tuning control to select your desired frequencyPress F, Tone FrequencyAutomatic Repeater Offset K and E Types Only Automatic Simplex Checker ASC Transmitting a 1750 Hz ToneReverse Function Press F, Tone 1s to run the Tone Frequency ID scan Tone Frequency IDParameter Simplex Odd-split Memory ChannelsSimplex & Repeater or ODD-SPLIT Memory CHANNEL? Call Channel Memory Simplex Storing Simplex and Standard Repeater FrequenciesStoring Odd-Split Repeater Frequencies Memory Recall Method Recalling a Memory ChannelCall Channel Memory Odd-Split Press MR + Power on Turn the transceiver power OFFPress the Tuning control to clear the Memory channel Clearing a Memory ChannelMemory-TO-VFO TRansfer Switching the Memory Name/ Frequency DisplayChannel Display FUnction Press F, VFOKEY KEY 1s While KEY + Key NameProgrammable Memory PM Application Examples Press F, PM Storing Data in PM ChannelsRecalling PM Channels Press F + Power on PM Channel ResetPress the Tuning control again to reset the PM channels Auto PM Channel storeScan Type Scan Range ScanVFO Scan Selecting a Scan Resume MethodLocking Out a Memory Channel Memory ScanPress MR 1s To quit Memory Scan, press MR againGroup Scan To quit Group Scan, press the Tuning control againMemory Group Link Memory Group Channel RangePress VFO Setting Scan LimitsProgram Scan To quit Program Scan, press VFO again Using Program ScanMHz Scan To quit MHz Scan, press the Tuning control againCall Scan To quit Call Scan, press Call againContinuous Tone Coded Squelch System Ctcss Using CtcssPress Enter again to complete the setting Press F, Tone 1s Ctcss FREQuency IDDigital Coded Squelch DCS Using DCSRotate the Tuning control to select your desired DCS code DCS Code DCS Code ID Manual Dialing Dual Tone MULTI-FREQUENCY DtmfDtmf Hold 1209 1336 1447 1633 697 770 852 941Storing a Dtmf Code in Memory Automatic DialerSelecting a Transmit Speed Transmitting Stored Dtmf CodesSelecting a Pause Duration Dtmf Key LockStoring EchoLink memory What is EchoLink?Transmitting EchoLink Memory EchoLink Sysop Mode on TM-V71 Setting Up EchoLink Sysop ModeEchoLink Sysop Mode OFF TM-V71 TxD RxDAuxiliary Functions POWER-ON MessageDisplay Brightness Auto Display BrightnessBacklight Color Key LockMicrophone Key Lock To turn Key Lock on or OFF, press F 1sProgrammable VFO Beep VolumeKey Beep Changing the Frequency Step Size Microphone Keys Programmable Function KeysTransceiver Front Panel Frequency Direct Entry Automatic Power OFF APOSquelch Hang Time Meter SquelchAdvanced Intercept Point AIP Speaker Mute Switching FM/AM ModeBeat Shift Mute Hang Time Selecting an Output PowerTIME-OUT Timer TOT Setup External Speaker ConfigurationMasking a Band Speaker Band OutputDisplay Partition Bar Weather Channel Weather Alert K Type Models OnlyChannel No Memory Name LocationEnter your password Power On PasswordVoice Announcements VGS-1 Optional Voice Guide & Storage UnitOperation Announcement Current frequency/codeAuto Voice Announcement Speed Voice Announcement VolumeVoice Announcement Language Voice Memos Voice RecorderConversation Recorder Playback Repeat Interval PlaybackPlayback Repeat CROSS-BAND/ LOCKED-BAND Operation K Type Models only Press Tone + Power onEntering your Repeater ID Repeater HoldRepeater ID Packet Operation Data terminal pinsData Band Data Terminal SpeedPC Port Speed SQC Output SettingPreparation Wireless Operation K Type Models onlyControl Operation Operation Dtmf CommandTransceiver Reset Menu Mode Using the MCP-2A software, you can Using the MCP-2A SoftwareOptions Memory control program MCP-2AInstalling the DFK-3D panel kit Connecting the PG-5G/ PG-5H interface cablesInstalling the Sub-Panel PC terminal pinsClean and dry the installation location Installing the Panel BracketConnect the supplied sub-panel to Operation panelConnecting Using a Single Extension Kit Connecting the PG-5F extension cableConnecting Using Two Extension Kits Installing the Line FilterFrom the remaining cushions, select Installing the VGS-1 UnitInsert the VGS-1 unit into the connector On the transceiver Service MaintenanceService Note CleaningUP/DWN TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action Type M4 Type SpecificationsGeneral Receiver Transmitter