Yaesu VX-6R User Manual

VX-6R/E OPERATING MANUAL 21
ADJUSTING THE KEYPAD BEEPER VOLUME LEVEL
A keypad beeper provides useful audible feed back whenever a keypad is pressed. The
keypad beeper level changes according to the VOL konb setting. However, you may adjust
the volume balance between the receiving audio and keypad beeper via the Set mode.
1. Press the
[
F/W
]
key, then press the
[
0
(
SET
)]
key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 9: BP LVL.
3. Press the
[
0
(
SET
)]
key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired level.
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to nor-
mal operation.
Additionally, if you want to turn the beep off:
1. Press the
[
F/W
]
key, then press the
[
0
(
SET
)]
key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 7: BEEP.
3. Press the
[
0
(
SET
)]
key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the setting to “OFF.”
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to nor-
mal operation.
6. To turn the beep back on again, select “ON” in step 4 above.
KEYPAD/LCD ILLUMINATION
Your VX-6R/E includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The
reddish illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with mini-
mal degradation of your night vision.
Three options for activating the lamp are provided:
KEY Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD for 5 seconds when any key pressed.
CONT Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD continuously.
OFF Mode: Disables the Keypad/LCD lamp.
Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp operating mode:
1. Press the
[
F/W
]
key, then press the
[
0
(
SET
)]
key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 33: LAMP.
3. Press the
[
0
(
SET
)]
key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the three modes described
above.
5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to save
the new setting and return to normal operation.
ADVANCED OPERATION

Yaesu VX-6R Specifications

General

Frequency Range (Transmit)	144-148 MHz, 222-225 MHz, 430-450 MHz
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Antenna Connector	SMA
Frequency Range (Receive)	0.5-999 MHz
Modes	FM
Channels/Memory	900
Display	LCD
Receiver Type	Superheterodyne