DTMF OPERATION

The VX-8R’s keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeater control, or Internet- link access purposes. Besides numerical digits [0] through [9], the keypad includes the [¿] and [#] digits, plus the [A], [B], [C], and [D] tones often used for repeater control.

MANUAL DTMF TONE GENERATION

You can generate DTMF tones during transmission manually.

1.Press the PTT switch to begin transmission.

2.While transmitting, press the desired numbers on the keypad.

3.When you have sent all the digits desired, release the PTT key.

DTMF AUTODIALER

Nine DTMF Autodial memories are provided, allowing you to store telephone numbers for autopatch use. You can also store short autopatch or Internet-link access code streams to avoid having to send them manually.

Here is the DTMF Autodial storage procedure:

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

2.Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 30: DTMF

SELECT.

3.Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set

Mode Item.

4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF Memory register (1 - 10) into which you wish to store this DTMF string.

5. Press the key briefly to begin DTMF Memory entry into the selected register.

6. Press and hold in the key for two seconds to clear the previously-stored data, if desired.

7. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the DTMF string. Selectable entries are 0 - 9, A - D, ¼, and #. You may select “–” to store a “Pause”, if needed.

8. Press the key to move to the next character.

9. Repeats steps 7 and 8 to program the remaining the DTMF string.

10. Press and hold in the key for two seconds to delete the previously-stored data after the cursor.

11. If you make a mistake, press the key to back-space the cursor, re-enter the correct number.

12. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. To store other numbers, repeat this process, using a different DTMF memory register.

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VX-8R OPERATING MANUAL