MISCELLANEOUS SETTING

Changing the Channel Step

The VXA-700’s synthesizer provides the option of utilizing channel steps of 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz per step, any number of which may be important to your operating requirements. The VXA-700is set up at the factory with different default steps on each operating band which probably are satisfactory for most operation. However, if you need to change the channel step increments, the procedure to do so is very easy.

rPress and hold in the key for 2 seconds. This in- stantly recalls Menu Item (Step).

rPress the key again to enable adjustment of this Menu Item.

rRotate the DIAL selector knob select the new channel step size.

rWhen you have made your selection, press the key to save the new setting, then press the PTT key repetitively until the radio exit to normal operation.

Changing the Operating Mode

The VXA-700provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to different operating frequencies. How- ever, on the 2-m amateur band, should an unusual operating situation arise in which you need to change between the available operating modes (FM-Narrow and AM), you may do so by pressing the Ò repeatedly.

Note: The Air band is fixed in the “AM” mode, while the FM BC band is fixed in the “Wide FM” mode.

Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature

The APO feature helps conserve battery life by automatically turning the radio off after a user-defined period of time within which there has been no dial or key activity. The available selections for the time before power-off are 0.5/1/8 hours, as well as APO Off.

The default condition for the APO is OFF, and here is the procedure for activating it:

rPress the key, then press the key to activate the Menu (“SET”) mode.

rRotate the DIAL selector knob to select Menu Item

“6. Misc Setup,” then press the key.

rRotate the DIAL selector knob to select Sub Menu

Item “1. APO,” then press the key.

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VXA-700 SPIRIT OPERATING MANUAL