Vertex Standard VX-8R ELL, OFF, PTT, OFF, DIAL, DIAL, BELL, Note, DIAL, VX-8R, SELECT, RINGER, PERATION, 15: BELL, USER BP1, USER BP2, USER BP3, 14: BELL, CONTINUOUS

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATION

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS BELL OPERATION

During CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the VX-8Rso that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activating the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell:

1.Set the operating frequency to the desired channel.

2.Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (“Tone Squelch”), DCS, or EPCS opera- tion, as described previously.

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

4.Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 15: BELL

SELECT.

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

Mode Item.

6.Rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired “bell” sound. The available choices are BELL, USER BP1, USER BP2, USER BP3, or OFF (disable the Bell function).

Note: When User Beep (described later) does not register,

USER BP1, USER BP2, or USER BP3 does not appear.

7.Press the key briefly, then rotate the DIAL knob one click counter-clockwise to select Set Mode Item 14: BELL

RINGER.

8. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Menu Item.

9.Rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired number of rings of the Bell. The available choices are 1Time through 20Times

or CONTINUOUS. 10. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

When you are called by a station whose transceiver is sending a CTCSS tone, DCS code, or CTCSS tone pair which matches that set into your Decoder, the Bell will ring in accordance with this programming.

When the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell is activated, the “ ” icon will appear in the display.

To disable the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell function, select the setting of Set Mode Item 15: BELL SELECT to “OFF”.

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