Vertex Standard VX-8R - Manual (Page 154)

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61: MONI/T-CALL
Function: Selects the MONI key (just below the PTT switch) function.
Available Values: MONI/T-CALL
Default: Depends on the transceiver version.
MONI: Pressing the MONI key causes the Noise/Tone Squelch to be over-ridden, al-
lowing you to listen for weak (or non-encoded) signals.
T-CALL: Pressing the MONI key activates a 1750-Hz burst tone, used for repeater access
in many countries.
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62: MUTE
Function: Adjusts the receiver audio output level when the MUTE function was acti-
vated.
Available Values: MUTE 30%, MUTE 50%, MUTE 100%, or OFF
Default: OFF
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63: OFF TIMER
Function: Set the OFF Timer time.
The OFF Timer turns the radio off at the programmed time. See page 128 for details.
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64: ON TIMER
Function: Set the ON Timer time.
The ON Timer turns the radio on at the programmed time. See page 128 for details.
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65: OPENING MESSAGE
Function: Selects the Opening Message that appears when the radio is powered on.
Available Values: NORMAL / OFF / DC / MESSAGE
Default: NORMAL
NORMAL: Appears the Vertex Standard Logo.
OFF:
No Opening Message.
DC: Appears the Vertex Standard Logo with the current time and the power
supply voltage.
MESSAGE: The Vertex Standard Logo appears along with your message. See the fol-
lowing procedure for creating a message.
Here’s how to program the Opening Message.
1. Select this Set Mode Item to “MESSAGE”.
2. Press the
key to enable programming of the Opening Message. You will notice
the first character entry location blinking.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first letter, number, or symbol of the message, then
press the key to enter the first letter, number, or symbol and move on to the next
character.
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