Service manual
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Operating Manual Reprint (Partial)
FIELD PROGRAMMING MODE
The VXA-150’s Book Memories also allow the user to store, label, and recall channel frequencies which you may want
to use frequently while the VXA-150 is in the Field Programming mode.
Memory Storage into the Book Memory
r Press and hold the PTT and LAMP switches while
turning the radio on, to activate the Field Program-
ming Mode.
r Select the desired frequency to be stored in the Book
Memory.
r Press and hold the
[
MW
(
SPL.W
)]
key for 2 seconds.
The display will indicate “BOOK
-
” and a channel num-
ber will blink on the LCD.
r Within five seconds of pressing the
[
MW
(
SPL.W
)]
key,
rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to select the de-
sired memory channel number for storage.
r Now press and hold in the
[
MW
(
SPL.W
)]
key for 2
seconds; you will now see “
- - - - - - - -
” on the LCD. To
attach an alpha/numeric name (label) to the memory,
proceed to the next step; otherwise press and hold the
[
MW
(
SPL.W
)]
key for 2 seconds to save the entry and
exit.
r To label a memory with an alpha/numeric name, the
next step is to use the CHANNEL selector knob to se-
lect any of the 48 available characters (including let-
ters, numbers, and special symbols). When the desired
first character appears, press down on the CHANNEL
selector knob momentarily to move on to the next char-
acter.
r Select succeeding characters in the same manner,
pressing down on the CHANNEL selector knob mo-
mentarily after each selection.
r After entering the entire name (eight characters maxi-
mum), press the
[
MW
(
SPL.W
)]
key for 2 seconds to
save all data for the channel.
r Turn the radio off, then turn the radio back on again
to begin normal operation.
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
Supplied Accessories
Ni-Cd Battery Pack FNB-64
Overnight Charger NC-72B/C/U
ø
Helical Antenna ATV-7
Headset Cable CT-60
Operating Manual
Warranty Card
ø
:
“B” suffix is for use with 120 VAC,
“C” suffix is for use with 230-240 VAC, or
“U” suffix is for use with 230 VAC.
Available Options
MH-44A4B Speaker Microphone
FNB-V57 Ni-Cd Battery Pack (7.2V, 1100mAh)
(Requires VAC-400 or NC-76)
FBA-25 Alkaline Battery Case
VAC-400 Desktop Rapid Charger
NC-76B/C/U
ø
Overnight Desktop Charger
E-DC-5B External Power Cable
CN-3 Antenna Adapter
Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable
in some regions. Consult your Vertex Standard Dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options.
Connection of any non-Vertex Standard-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this appara-
tus.










