VX-820 OPERATING MANUAL
18ARTS (AUTO RANGE TRANSPOND SYSTEM)
This system is designed to inform you when you and
another ARTS-equipped station are within commu-
nication range.
During ARTS operation, when the radio receives the
correct ARTS signal, a short beep will sound and the
“In” (meaning “In Service” notation will be displayed
on the sub-LCD. 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” (“Out of Service”) will be displayed on the
sub-LCD. If you subsequently move back into range,
as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep
will sound and “In” will be displayed again on the
sub-LCD.
DTMF PAGING SYSTEMThis system allows paging and selective calling, us-
ing 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.
LOCKIn order to prevent accidental channel change or in-
advertent transmission, various aspects of the
VX-820’s knob, soft keys, and PTT switch may be
locked.
The precise lockout configulation 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.