Vertex Standard VX-8R PTT, 89:, PTT, DIAL, GAIN, DIAL, DIAL, DIAL, LEVEL, LEVEL, LEVEL, VX-8R, SYMBOL, 60: MIC, S-METER, CHANGING THE MICROPHONE GAIN, S-AND TX POWER METER SYMBOLS

MISCELLANEOUS SETTING

CHANGING THE MICROPHONE GAIN

At the factory, a microphone gain has been programmed that should be satisfactory for the internal microphone. If you use the radio under the noisy environment, you may wish to set a different microphone gain level.

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

2.Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 60: MIC GAIN.

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

Mode Item.

4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired microphone level. The available selections are LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 9 (factory default: LEVEL 5).

5.When you have completed your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

S-AND TX POWER METER SYMBOLS

The VX-8Rhas four types of S- (Signal Strength) and TX Power Meter symbol formats available. You may change the default setting to any of the available symbols.

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

2.Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 89: S-METER

SYMBOL.

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

4.Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired meter symbol type.

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5.When you have completed your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

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