Vertex VXA 710 Transceiver - Pilot Supplies

BASIC OPERATIONTo set 118.275 MHz, you do not need to press thefinal “5” in the frequency: .Note: When the entered frequency is outside of thecurrent operating band, the entry is ignored (i.e. VXA-710 does not permit entry of an FM BC band frequencywhile operating in the AIR band).You may also turn thetop panel’s DIAL selectorknob to choose thedesired operating frequency.The channel frequencywill appear onthe LCD.To change frequency in 1 MHz steps, press thekey momentarily, then rotate the DIAL selector knobto select the MHz digit desired. Press the keyonce more to resume normal channel step.Rotate the VOL knob toset the volume level. Ifno signal is present,press and hold in theMONITOR button for 2seconds; backgroundnoise will now be heard,VXA-710 SPIRIT OPERATING MANUALand you may use this noise to set the VOL knob forthe desired audio level. Press the MONITOR buttonmomentarily to silence the noise and resume normal(quiet) monitoring. To turn the radio off, press and hold in the (PWR)switch for 3 seconds.Squelch Adjustment Press and hold in the key for 3 seconds. This instantlyrecalls Menu Item “SQL” on the Air Band,Weather Channel, or BRSBand or “FM RadioSQL” on the FM BCband. Press the key to enable adjustment of this MenuItem. Rotate the DIAL selector knob to set the squelchthreshold (0 - 8) so that the receiver is just silenced.A higher number indicates that a higher signal level isrequired in order to open the squelch. When you have made your setting, press the keyto save the new setting, then press the PTT key repetitivelyuntil the radio exits to normal operation.13