Vertex Standard VX-8R PTT, PTT, MSG, PTT, DIAL, DIAL, DIAL, 59: MES, MESSAGE, SAGE SELECT, 95: SQL TYPE, SENDING A MESSAGE

MESSAGE FEATURE

SENDING A MESSAGE

The registered message can be sent to the members who are receiving on the coordination frequency. When a message is sent, the transmitter’s ID will be sent also, and the receiver can identify who sent the message.

The “Personal ID” setting (described in the previous paragraph) is required for the transmitter’s ID to be shown with the received message.

1.Set the radio to the coordination frequency.

2.Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode.

3.Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 59: MES-

SAGE SELECT.

4. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item.

5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Message slot you wish to send.

6.Press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation.

7.Press the key, then press the key. This provides a

“Short-cut” to Menu Item 95: SQL TYPE. 8. Rotate the DIAL knob until “MESSAGE” appears on the

display; this activates the Message feature.

9. Press the PTT switch to exit from the Menu mode and activate the Message feature. When the Message feature is ac- tivated, the “MSG” notation will appear on the display. 10. Press the PTT switch again (without speaking into the mi-

crophone) to transmit the selected message on the coordina-

tion frequency. It takes approximately 6 seconds to transmit the message.

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