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1. something is getting reset in the radio by a setting in this file From the main screen of the programmer select Settings Radio Menu Settings Explore these screens If you fear you have made changes you don t want click the X at the upper right of the Settings screen Answer No to the prompt to save Then click the X again to close The screen will close without saving anything you have done Details for the options on this page are found on several pages of this help Each page contains the details for the options on that page The pages in the TOC begin with the words Radio Menu Settings The information there can help you decide how best to customize a setting Once you complete your selections e Click File Save e Ifyou are working in a default file Untitled rsf you will be prompted fora filename e Enter a name for this file This can be the same as the name you re using for the memory channel information or it can be aname unique to these settings IKf you re at a loss use Settings e Click Save to close the Save dialog e Click File Exit to close the Settings screen The programmer will take it from here making sure these customized settings go to the radio along with the memory channel information Creating and using multiple Global settings files There may be global settings of the radio that you want configured differently for different activities You can make changes to your settings file and
2. 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 139 usisszaccsiszelevoaeuns zoa moa e um that cell is highlighted the cell will be in the same column so using the Down Arrow key will easily move you to another nearby cell If you need to move quite a way in the file move to the first cell to be changed and click the mouse to select that cell 2 128 SD rDNA Hit nl Meneses She If several consecutive rows are to be changed select them all by holding the Shift Key while you Down Arrow through them or hold the Left Mouse Key while you move your mouse over them normal Windows selection processes When they are selected they will appear black Press Ctrl V select Edit Paste from the menu at the top of the screen or Right Click and select Paste from the options in the menu that opens The copied value will appear in each of the fields De G Communestions etre Hindom bb OSU LRBOStE HH _ FT 4000 Uniitindt Reme Transat O Ohe Frequency Poaercy frequexy Drecten 166 95000 545 2500 600 be Tl 1469000 227000 Ge ret 2 33 1478200 5476300 Diu Phe m NS 148 200 D 10200 GoD Mers I 14679000 191900 S00 Mirar 3 14200 WEND Me a 71 146 S800 45 SOD SIDE Merwe 2009 RT Systems Inc 140 VX8 Programmer Help Column editing will address a selection of consecutive cells all at once or individual cells repeatedly If the items to be changed are not co
3. Easy editing in the grid 143 e Simple Mode Hides several of the columns for each memory channel Those remaining are the ones that are most needed for any memory channel Those remaining include Receive Frequency Achannel cannot be programmed without a receive frequency This is the frequency you listen to Transmit Frequency The programmer will complete this automatically The column is included in case you need to enter the value other than the default for the receive frequency based on the band plan i e an odd split pair Offset Direction Again the programmer will complete this automatically based on the band plan for the receive frequency However an occasional repeater will differ from the band plan Including this column gives you the ability to address that difference Name This column is for personalized information to identify the channel Tone Mode The repeater operator controls this detail for the repeater There is nothing standard that can be completed automatically You need to select the Tone Mode then assign the CTCSS frequency or DCS code as needed for a particular repeater Skip Use at your discretion to include or exclude a frequency during memory channel scanning Comment Personalized notes up to 80 characters This information remains a part of the file and is not transferred to the radio FT 60 Programmer FT 60 Untitled SI x File Edit Communications Settings
4. Advanced Data Handling Features 183 Import Step 2 of 4 Select the quote as the Text Qualifier Select field deimters to eliminate the quoted from the data Detntess Tab C Semicon Comma C Space C Other Tec Quoifer S I Tesst consecutive dalimber as one Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Cok 7 Cok 5 1277 1470200 0600 1273 1470400 06000 127 3 127 147 1000 0 6000 127 147 1200 06000 7 127 147 1400 0 6000 7 127 147 2400 0 6000 27 127 147 2800 0600 gt Click Next to continue 7 5 Import Function Step 3 Import Step 3 of 4 Identify the data to the Programmer The Programmer will make an attempt to identify the information in your file In this step of the process you can make corrections to the assignments the Programmer has made and identify other columns that you wantimported Import Step 3 of 4 Click on column header bo select Then select the column mame trom the dropdown ist To skip a column during import set hesderto ingore ingore ingore ingore ingore ingore ingore ingore ingore 6000 B 127 3 1273 Saem 1273 1273 1273 1273 1273 1273 1273 1273 5 1273 1273 W 147 2500 5 H 1733 lt For the columns to be imported select the header of the column the little grey box just above the column then select the proper identifier from the drop down list at the top of 2009 RT S
5. It will appear that nothing has happened however Windows has copied the information 2009 RT Systems Inc ARRL Travel Plus 167 iX 6 Programmer a Commerications Settings Window Hels 11 List ipu Otfret Cohoign Oy Frequency Deecton Name cress DCS Commert Region Mes WFBM Danton MONTGOMERY 52 0200 Spit WEB Dayton MONTGOMERY Mirus WCBOH Da MONTGOMERY DO PLZ 7 bay MONTGOMERY ST 1454000 14480 to 22394000 x MONTGOMERY 6 14545000 MAGE 1 224 02000 3 MONTGOMERY H e b NO Memos 12 224 16000 MONTGOMERY e Use the mouse to click into the programmer file Note If you are using the programmer in full screen mode select Window from the menu then the programmer file name from the bottom of that list to switch between the two screens Alternately you can select Window Tile to have the programmer display the two windows equally in the main window e Select channels in the file Just as described for selecting channels in the Travel Plus list select channels in the radio file Select at least as many channels in the radio file as you copied in the Travel Plus list If you select fewer the programmer will warn you and not complete the process since data will be lost e Paste the information into the radio file With the mouse pointing at the highlighted channels right click and 2009 RT Systems Inc 168 VX8 Programmer Help select Paste from the menu that opens
6. To open an existing file from the original programmer e Inthe New Programmer select File Open Nwe TereNode CTCSS New fee ses Nove 53 SHer 093 65H L Hirermencey examples FTESDUICIDI itpperrercey acapler PTESDO STP uaF Slants Test C200 e If you have several Version 3 programmers installed you will need to select FT 60 Radio Data File from the list in box that opens next This step is omitted if only one programmer is installed FT 50 Radio Data File Cancel FT 7800 Radio Data File _Cancel_ FT 8000 Radio Data File e An Open Dialog appears 2009 RT Systems Inc File Maintenance 195 Look jv E FT SD Progiarener com ter T60 J Bf lors of data FTEO Hy Recert Documents Desktop Mp Oocunerts 3 My Conmutes Files of type Rado Data Fie FTE me Senne 5 Cancel e Since the Version 3 programmer is geared to look in its own directory we need to find the original file to be opened We must change filing cabinet drawers as the old analogy was described Use your mouse to left click the down arrow to the right of the Look In box A directory listing appears The one highlighted in the list simply indicates the drawer you are in now Do not be afraid This is only a list from which we will make a selection You cannot hurt anything with these steps and actions Look jrr E FT SD Progiarrresr My Recerd Docuverts C3 Desktop D My Documents D You
7. User CTCSS PR Freq Activates the User programmed Reverse CTCSS Decoder which mutes the receiver when the matching tone is received When this option is selected the User CTCSS column becomes available Select a value between 300Hz and 3000HZ in 100 Hz steps The default is 1600Hz With User CTCSS selected as the Tone Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS and DCS tone columns are ignored by the radio Note User CTCSS is not a feature that allows you to program a custom tone for repeater use Alternately it is not to be used for the tone needed for repeater operations This is a special feature of the radio designed for a specific function rather than general use Pager Activates the Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch system Note When this option is selected none of the tone frequency columns on the main screen become available Tones are not set here for this function See the Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch EPCS section of this help for details on setting up the other options for this function Message Activates the Message feature See the section on this feature for details on setting up the other options for this function D Code Digital Coded Squelch mode is activated for transmission only With D selected as the Tone Mode the value that appears in the CTCSS Tone column is ignored by the radio The radio uses the DCS Code set in the DCS code column for transmissions only Reception is open for any signal T DCS
8. From the menu at the top of the screen use your mouse to left click on Edit From the menu that opens use the mouse to left click on Copy You can also copy by pressing Ctrl C with the mouse pointing within the selected area i e just look at where the mouse pointer is on the screen It must by within the black area on the screen of the programmer for this keystroke to have any effect Or while pointing within the highlighted area right click and select Copy from the menu that opens 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 115 Show Scie Node Bird Go Oe lost Oran Delete Channa Osy Owi Mere Up ive own 94 Frequency barye ce FN FN GT EN FN Fu FN N N Fu N Fu Copre the selection and put tan the Clipboard It will appear that nothing has happened The program in conjunction with built in commands of the operating system of the computer has copied the data IT is waiting for you to Paste it where you want it e Paste Ctrl V Writes the selected data to the current position of the cursor overwriting the data at that position New to the Version 3 programmers is the ability to copy and paste data in a single column as well as for an entire row Use the mouse to select the channels into which the data is to be pasted Select as many or more memory channels into which copies information is to be pasted If you select fewer a message will appear and the proces
9. Using the Programmer you can create separate files for unique applications such as travel emergency activities or special events These files can contain different settings such as memories power management features and DTMF numbers for each purpose These files are saved separately to be sent to the radio at any time One file can be sent to the radio at any one time Be sure to put everything you want into each file as you build it The Programmer also gives you the ability to read a configuration from the radio The configuration would be stored in a file on your computer to be changed easily Then with minimal button pushing you can send the altered file back to the radio Hardware Requirements Hardware requirements for the Version 4 Programmers include e APCrunning Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista 32 bit Vista 64 bit The Version 4 programmer will NOT work on Windows 98 or ME e The correct computer interface cable as shown in the Radio to Computer Cabling section of this help 2009 RT Systems Inc 22 VX8 Programmer Help Programming Memory Channels The radio has lots of different types of memory channels In the programmer these all program in a spreadsheet dedicated to that type of memory Use the links to access details for any one of these e Regular memory channels The several hundred all radios have these days The ones you will use most often e Home Channels These
10. e All The front panel keys the top panel dial and the PTT switch are all locked Mem ory Fast Step Select the number of channels to advance with each click of the knob while tuning in memory mode To access Fast Step tuning press Func key then turn the knob while the F appears on the screen Note You might want to change the FW Key Timer option to give you more time to tune if you used the Fast Step feature often Memory Protect This option does the opposite of what it implies If engaged your memory channels are not protected as well as they are when it is not engaged When this feature is set to on checked the memory write operation is ignored When engaged this option gives you complete control of where a memory channel is stored In this mode it will be more than easy to store right over the last memory channel you were working before going to VFO to enter the details for this new memory channel The chance for loss of data is great Leaving this option off and letting the radio select the memory channel location may save you the frustration of having to re enter a channel that was there a minute ago Memory Write Selects the method that the radio uses for selection of the next memory channel slot into which your settings are saved when programming from the face of the radio The options are e Lower Stores the data into the next available free channel Puts the new memory channel somewhere in the list of
11. Then unsort to return the list to the last saved order with the edits in place Quick File Access Commands Several keystroke commands are available in the programmer These include Ctrl 0 Control zero Calls the Open dialog for the programmer being used allowing you to select a file to be opened without having to select the file type first This is especially helpful when several programmers are loaded on one system i e Lets you select another FT 7800 file without having to select that file type first from the open box Ctrl O Control letter O Presents the box from which the file type is selected just as File Open Select the type of file to be opened The programmer will look in the location of that last file for that particular file type i e you can open an FT 60 file while working with the FT 7800 programmer as long as you have the Version 3 module for the FT 60 With both open you can copy and paste between the files or send each to the proper radio without having to close and reopen the Version 3 programmers separately Ctrl M Automatically create a new file for the programmer bring used Eliminates having to select the file type first Ctrl N Presents the box from which the file type is selected just as in File New in the menu Select the file type for the programmer to create a new file for that radio the same as the one you re working with now or for a different radio for which you have the Version 3 mod
12. 150 153 155 156 159 159 160 165 171 171 179 180 181 183 184 188 189 2009 RT Systems Inc 8 VX8 Programmer Help NO Wiissisene ceccertvevenetecs ecceedveteistecs ceceecdeeeniedens cenetedevdenedend isseni annee ten tee secdenntinives dns oudane aires ODO eee septic nn nn ci sees is entre ee Sadi ce ewelbne One met E Rime n sta es Opening a Version S file sicscccesieccsscvvecestbeesivnescivaceesGesceccsucecsuecvcescevasedscscdeveaneetececvesusstesnuevsdeceeseteveseteccoviescesdugedeeys Opening files from older programmers Opening a Version 3 file from a different radio ii 200 E E E ais an neds 203 Print PrevieW 5358 Late en ndienne Sadie eeu E E sente ln Dire d esse 204 6 SAVE aa seit sat etat a rss tn ent and ets mnt ts rar 206 Saving Programming Files mpe eas endea taa eeraa aaea aa iaraa a daea SEAN NAA aea AENEA ENAT 207 7 SAVE E snacestentaccuens sued 207 Part IX Troubleshooting 210 Part X Contact Us 215 1 Mailing Address 88 88 88 ne en etre ie tae enaceee 216 Index 217 2009 RT Systems Inc Foreword 9 Foreword These help files are offered as reference for the features of the programmer and with some added information about the features and functionality of the radio The final reference for a feature of the radio is the Users Manual for that radio Any error omission or misrepresentation of a radio s abil
13. 80 87 92 CW Learning and Training Modes 74 81 87 93 D DCS Bell 101 DCS Code 30 41 51 DCS Polarity 30 41 51 Delete channel details 125 145 Delete with cut 112 132 Deviation 33 43 54 E Easy editing in simple mode 123 143 Emergency Automatic Identification 76 82 88 94 ne Fast navigation with go to channel Find item in your file 124 144 FM Broadcast Antenna 61 FM Broadcast output mode 101 FM Speaker Output 101 FRG Connection Settings 103 104 Function of dial while in Home mode 66 Function state timer 66 FW Key Timer 66 Gz GPS 107 H Half Deviation 33 43 54 Home VFO Dial 66 Incoming noise reduction 124 144 32 42 53 Insert channel 125 145 Internet Connection Settings 103 104 L Less to enter in Simple Mode 25 35 46 2009 RT Systems Inc 218 VX8 Programmer Help Make the software simple to use 25 35 46 Making the screen characters darker 64 Mask 32 42 52 Memory Banks 33 44 54 Memory Channel Comment 34 44 54 Memory Channel Copy 112 132 Memory Channel saving 67 Memory Fast Step 67 Memory Scan Mode 69 Menu ltem Hide 106 Message detail entry 99 Message Setup 99 Mic gain 67 Microphone Gain 67 Minimum details to enter for memory channel 123 143 Morse Code Training 74 81 87 93 Move channel details up one channel at the time 125 145 Move from 1 to 100 without scrolling 124 144 Move memory channel
14. CTCSS encode tone squelch is activated for transmission and Digital Coded Squelch for reception With T DCS selected as the Tone Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS Tone and DCS Code columns are both used by the radio The CTCSS Tone selection is used for transmissions while the DCS Code selection is used for reception Be sure that you set both the CTCSS Tone and the DCS Code once this option is selected D Tone Digital Coded Squelch is activated for transmission and CTCSS decode for reception With D TSQL selected as the Tone Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS Tone and DCS Code columns are both used by the radio The CTCSS Tone selection is used for reception while the DCS Code selection is used for transmission Be sure that you set both the CTCSS Tone and the DCS Code once this option is selected Selecting the CTCSS tone or DCS code from the values in the appropriate 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 41 column CTCSS Tone This field is available when Tone Mode is set to Tone T Sql Rev CTCSS T DCS or D Tone Select one of 50 tone frequencies to be used in the Encode or Decode modes This value is set independently for each memory channel A value that appears in this field is ignored by the radio if one of the tone modes that uses CTCSS is not activated DCS Code This field becomes active when Tone Mode is set to DCS D Code T DCS or D Tone Select one of the 104 codes ava
15. FT 0 Poogismeer Y Hy Computer s Local Dik iC iD DYDACD FW Orive D Loed Dak E SS con t suf sen Y SE SoucaCods on todhocomputer ED Shared Document D Hy Documents LA Hy Sharing Folders C2 Testsers Occuments E Hy Hetwok Places C2 Pogara Shote J wolfe on Yaesu Yacu Fies ofp Rado Daa Fies FE e Use your mouse to left click on Local Disk C in the list On your machine this wording can vary alittle In general you re looking for that C to know you ve made the correct selection 2009 RT Systems Inc 196 VX8 Programmer Help kn oT RTE ieas Prog ammer Help Fies re 2 Ode Dre rt HyRecet LDoouwrerts and Settings RTSales Documents Esan B E O orcecode Tere Desktop Bez Le sionsDeno Gute OQwncows Cross Dites My Competes 3 Fes of ype Rado Data Fies FTE X Cancel e What you see now are directories the ones with the little yellow folders and files Find the little yellow folder that says Yaesu next to it Put your mouse on it and Left click Once Yaesu is highlighted let go of the mouse button move the pointer to the Open button then use your mouse to left click on the Open button Look jn Gas Local Duk IC enom Prog ammer Help Fies rte ret Hy Recert RTS Documents Esan 3 E Sorcecods Orere Desktop 5 ve sonSDen Gwite Qywicows Detra My Competes Fies of pe Rado Data Fie FTEU x Cancel e After clicking Open the cont
16. HI4 b Ho Wereies Lan hoewes VFO Hwe 4 Reedy 2009 RT Systems Inc 138 VX8 Programmer Help Copying details for one cell to change many rows at once e Column editing This editing allows you to change the data in the same column of several rows at once It works a little differently for columns with text including those into which you enter text and those that you select text from a list and check box fields Each of these scenarios is presented here in an example Text Cell Editing If you want to change quite a few CTCSS tones from 67 0 to 100 0 there is no reason to do this one row ata time Select the CTCSS field of the first of the channels to be changed Make the change by pulling the drop down and selecting 100 0 from thelist De at Communcstons Sei inde tip DH keke ges ws __ 74000 Unittind Faces Mare Pt 146 83000 LE 2 33 1470200 WaT M Heb H Mercier Sip Lint Once the selection is made the focus will move to the next field Click back into the CTCSS tone field that displays the correct value When you move back into the field you can copy the information if the field is highlighted with a ring around its border or if the text within is shaded indicating that it is selected Press Ctrl C select Edit Copy from the menu at the top of the screen or right click and select Copy from the menu that appears Select the first cell to be changed by pressing Down arrow until
17. It CANNOT guess about the data in the file It can only handle it per the instructions you give it Working in the programmer rather than in a data file for import can make memory channel entry much easier Rather than having to be so careful with each piece of data let the programmer complete details for you as you work in the spreadsheet on the main page Again sometimes it is easier to enter the data manually into the programmer if only a small number of channels are to be programmed Checking a file to use with the Programmer If you are given a file that you want to import into a programmer for use by your radio and are not sure if it is a flat file test the file by opening it with Windows notepad If the Notepad display is full of strange characters with very little legible text this file is not ready to be imported by the programmer The file may or may not be able to be used for import depending how it was created and saved Try opening the file in Microsoft Excel or other commercial spreadsheet program If everything looks good there carefully save the file in as delimited text this could be called several different things in the program that you are using If the first one you try does not produce the file format that you want try selecting a different File Type during the save process The details for this process are included below for Microsoft Excel Open the file that you created during the save process in Notepad As befor
18. MR Mwe BUNCE MNE BUKI Be RAEG OG DUNC PAG BUKI QNO PUKI 5 re r r CCE r TETTE RESTE x CET LS D mu RSR CHANCES EEE EE TE Fr f P Es r Fr EEEL SE EN ET ENT CN EE oS f m r E r P r o i 1117 a m 4 ITTY r r 17 m 5 A 11411 cn E i 4 pa w 4 r r napas r o f EE RE PE Ro AE Vi ME TOM CSP a f r r n et By EE Se SE ES eee Se Se r z x 19 MAO wore Fr r E L D 241117 1 2 AO D s 2 r r 793 aa on ba wa a h G aa ia Da ang r i q if g E i Press Right Arrow to move focus back into the Bank 1 column Notice that there is now a black border on that cell The cell is now ready to be copied Press Ctrl C to copy the cell 2009 RT Systems Inc 142 VX8 Programmer Help LD Kye ME M UE EE MAS MERE AAC MER HANCA ESS JUANTI r 7 i i i i F m ee 17 ms oe 1 WT t r aA x r E r r ET DR CR EE M te age au SE ou As I QC LS QE r r F PEET EE ER SSS ERP ER ERP EE EE f 4 T Tht 7 7 bs oe be 7 r j ba mai a mog i gi ae mtt 7 mini pe Bae oi gr bs i d r r r r r r r i li Tay i 4 T Press and Hold the Shift key while pressing the Down Arrow key to select the rows that will be set with this information r f r QE am n s pe MES a US DE en pe os Le mu ET Le air r E r Cal si r r t ai E r r 2009 RT Systems Inc
19. OR with your mouse left click to select Edit from the menu at the top of the screen From the menu that opens select Paste VX 6 Programmer maint backup X6 Pe ECE Communications Settings Window Help a M cf Culex Copy Chee ast Cuby Show Raste y Nome ToreMode CTCSS hF None 4 None None Add Frequency Range 1 y Sn brns TRGTNI i Virus VRNON2 15 145090 1440 ONE Mrus HTFROT 16 14545000 14465000 600iH Mrut WEAW M 4 gt bi Memos Sho Let OMRandEA VFO Home e View the results The resulting file now contains only those selected pieces of information from the Travel Plus list along with all the original information of thatfile 2009 RT Systems Inc ARRL Travel Plus 169 DH XAS OLAH MONTGOMERY o MONTGOMERY o s CSN 1451000 6008 e v JWH zleo vl0 l T4564000 146 04000 600kH2 Mwnt WBSCOK SHr U High 346 82000 146 22000 600 kHz 70H 14691000 14631000 600 kHz 8SH 14694000 146 34000 600 kHz 1000H 1471300 147 73500 600bHe 265 Hz ADD 4 1 14537000 144 77000 600kHz 14541000 14481000 E00 kHz S e Save the programmer file to make this change permanent Press Ctrl S Select File then Save from the menu that opens With either process it will appear that nothing happens however Windows has made the change to the radio file permanent 2009 RT Systems Inc Advanced Data Handling Features 171 7 Advan
20. The channel will be skipped P scan The channel is included in a special scanning group These channels are scanned when scanning is begun on a P scan channel Step The frequency that the radio is on changes by the value of the step when tuning manually This value is used by the radio in Memory Tune mode This value is not critical in memory mode since the original memory channel frequency can be retrieved by exiting Memory Tune mode In VFO this value could keep you from returning to your original frequency Select from 5 6 25 8 33 9 0 10 12 5 15 20 25 50 or 100 kHz steps as needed Auto is not included in the programmer since a when set to Auto the radio sets a value much as the programmer sets that value based on the frequency entered for the memory channel Note There are some special exceptions for setting step including e AM Broadcast band only step values of 9 0 and 10 0 kHz are available e Air band includes 8 33 kHz This step value is not available in other modes e 5 kHz not available in 250 300 MHz range or above 580 MHz Mask A masked channel is not available for use either during scanning or when the radio is tuned manually in memory mode 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 53 Masking a channel hides it until you unmask it from the face of the radio or by sending a file with this option unchecked Only then will it be available for use This is a good way
21. a Rea A S A S 68 Password EEE EE E EE EA A E EEE E E A E 68 Priority ROVE e e e a e aaa r E aT a ae E ra a eA ae aaa A AA Aa eaae iane 68 Priority TIME isisisi aaas aaa a a re sen nn ee en nn ee aE aAA aAa aata Kaaa aaaeaii 68 Programmable Keys 68 PRT Delay lt cccsistescictiesssvecssitscecedscssteceettsvectuccaebaevchiciesveveseseveccuchssieustecsesseudstcusnsucessv erssteasssuce eossvedecteesearinsdstdevcheetere 69 RX AF Dual Triple Wate iccccsccccsccesssceciscvicssessessscessotecssececvecisesstscssesdensecchactcsdsestesseishcsesuscectecscveisesseecevsesbeiseseacv sss 69 RX SAVE cissecetessndsesnscdeosesescevestaveecorervncweuctesenvcucsusaseuenesensdtedscvetesendsuenusncebevecentavenusucexcheccaysudausuvereduscueteusveave eivels 69 SCaniLamp iii sien anse ne een vanel re tentes en cn E nd ester te en Ati 69 Scan Restart Time e e e a r ae aa E a a a a Ea a aAa aaa raana a aaa a aaae pa aa a aaka aait 71 SCAM RESUME Mode ar e a a aE a aa ar a aae a ae ataa aae e aa eaaa adaa AE aa Eiaa rdin 70 Senso o wevestvsceusisvseccvesteivexeseecaescesceveupetccanesvsrecusheetedaxesidsccussnnsisceuvvucen en esunstweucencaiel ccousibiuutivedececansicueueavededdess 64 Set Mode Cursor 65 S t Mode Format cs ceseccascccsssececetsscavccecsdsvecsicecescedcstetcaseceveresessuctsasveesensurvevevesiesccestasseucrsesdscvensecssucteetdeneentredentevseacsess 65 S Meter SyMDoll s iscsicisscecesieccsvesecscsesccvectseeevoessecvseetseceesses0 anne
22. both must be Version 3 programmers e Data that is not appropriate for where it is to be pasted i e a VHF frequency into a UHF channel will not be pasted Copying an entire memory channel or group of channels Shown here are details for copying within a file The same actions apply to copy data 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 133 to another tab of the file or to another programmer Open the file FEA Programmer iets ef data tr II fe git Cornrericatira Settings Wire CH shee es A press Tr rend ae Ae pes Tone Made CTCSS KETID 30 00000 arkes Howe zl 14700000 147 60000 GOIH Pit FN Kore 1470000 147 60000 600 kHz 14701000 147 61000 600 kHz 14701000 147 61500 600 Hz 14702000 147 62000 600 kHz 14702900 147 62200 600 kHz 14702000 147 63000 600 kHz 1707300 147 63500 600 kHz 14704000 147 64000 60 kHz 14709900 147 64500 600 IH IFT 14762000 600 kHz 14709900 147 62200 600 kHz 14709000 147 66000 600 kHz 14709900 147 66500 600 kHz 1707000 147 67000 600 kHz Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Here Ow A eon 22222222222222 RESNSISGISAUEINSEES x pr Select the data to be copied To select an entire row point your mouse at the number in the grey box at the left of the row Click and release the left mouse to select that row The row will be highlighted in black when it is selected To select multiple rows point your mous
23. e Set and forget The Radio Menu Settings screens are there for you to use to easily customize your radio to suit your use Once you make your selections and save them you don t have to do it again even it you start a new frequency file Create and use multiple global settings files This might be the best option if you program the frequencies for several different people Youcan customize the Global functions for the individual without having to recreate the frequency file Save the settings as part of the file with the memory information This might be best if you are programming different frequencies AND different global settings for different groups You might even want to use this option if you travel How you use your radio at home may differ from how it should function on the same frequency in another city Then each time you travel simply load the corresponding file into the radio to have frequency and global settings as you need them for where you re going The three options are discussed in detail below Once you decide set the programmer for the option that you want on the Preferences screen Settings Preferences in the p programmer Set and Forget This is the default of the programmer Not using the Radio Menu Settings Settings Radio Menu Settings settings can result in your radio acting funny every time you program it That s because 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 59
24. for a beep to sound every time a polling transmission is received from the other station Enable Check to activate ARTS functionality The radio will operate in ARTS mode immediately after it is programmed with this file Note Remember this is an option of the Settings file that programs the radio with every file of frequencies You might prefer to turn this option on and off from the face of the radio thus gaining more control over this functionality To engage ARTS from the face of the radio press the FW then the 4 key To disengage ARTS press the 4 key Interval Set the frequency for ARTS polling Available options are 25 seconds for maximum battery conservation or 15 seconds for extra security Note ARTS will not function if the PTT is locked Transmissions during the ARTS function whether or not accompanied by voice transmissions require that you ID every 10 minutes to satisfy FCC identification requirements Remember to enter your callsign into the CWID field and check Enable to engage this part of the function CW ID 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 81 The callsign name or other identifying information up to 6 characters that will be transmitted to identify this radio Enter the callsign and check Enable to activate its use by the radio When using ARTS this must be a callsign for legal operations If this is used for EAI in emergency situations other ident
25. the value that appears in the CTCSS tone column is ignored by the radio Rev CTCSS Rev Tone Activates the reverse CTCSS Decoder which mutes the receiver when a matching CTCSS tone is heard When this option is selected the CTCSS column becomes available Select the tone frequency from those in the list The value must be in the list User CTCSS PR Freq Activates the User programmed Reverse CTCSS Decoder which mutes the receiver when the matching tone is received When this option is selected the User CTCSS column becomes available Select a value between 300Hz and 3000HZ in 100 Hz steps The default is 1600Hz With User CTCSS selected as the Tone Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS and DCS tone columns are ignored by the radio Note User CTCSS is not a feature that allows you to program a custom tone for repeater use Alternately it is not to be used for the tone needed for repeater operations This is a special feature of the radio designed for a specific function rather than general use Pager Activates the Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch system Note When this option is selected none of the tone frequency columns on the main screen become available Tones are not set here for this function See the Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch EPCS section of this help for details on setting up the other options for this function Message Activates the Message feature See the section on this feature for details on setting
26. they are unhidden on the Preferences screen Information is entered into these columns automatically when a new frequency is entered The information in a hidden column is always there it is just not visible 2009 RT Systems Inc 46 VX8 Programmer Help e Make programming extra easy Try Simple Mode in the software for even less to enter New to the Version 3 programmers is a Simple Mode for quick memory channel entry In Simple Mode only the columns needed for the minimum information to set up the channel are shown on the screen Extra columns are hidden and filled with default information To put the screen into Simple Mode select Edit Simple Mode from the menu While in Simple Mode you cannot access the Preferences screen The programmer controls what columns are hidden while in this mode Details to be entered for Memory Channels Receive Frequency Enter a receive frequency for the memory channel Acceptable frequencies are detailed in the User s Manual for the radio e Unacceptable frequencies cannot be entered into the Programmer Cellular frequencies are blocked e Memory channels can store any acceptable frequency in any order i e UHF can follow VHF or any other band order e The first memory channel must be programmed e While memory channels can be entered in any order the sub band receives on fewer bands than does the main band Realize that memory channels containing frequencies outsi
27. 600 kHz 147 62000 600 kHz 147 63500 600 IH 147 64000 600 bHe 147 64500 600 IH 147 65000 600 bHe 147 62200 600 He 147 6000 600 kHz 147 66500 600 kHz 147 67000 600 bHe Ora Frequency Owecton S raphex AE Opewting Node 2222222222222222 MI4 DIM Memoris Lia Morewies WO Howe From the menu at the top of the screen use your mouse to left click on Edit From the menu that appears use the mouse to left click on Paste You can also copy by pressing Ctrl V with the mouse pointing within the selected area i e just look at where the mouse pointer is on the screen It must by within the black area on the screen of the programmer for this keystroke to have any effect Or while pointing within the highlighted area right click and select Paste from the menu that opens 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 137 ERA Programmer lets of dete tl i Herat Tons Mods CTCSS Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Sargle Mode Erd Ga Dd cone leat Osna Detty Delete Chand T t Cel Osy Mawd Meve Up Chhu Peive Donni colo Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Here todd Frequency barye Seat FN FN FN N FN N FN N FN FN FN N N Fu Fu Fu Lira Moroes WO Howe The information is pasted into the selected channels Fr ET 60 Proprannmeor lots of data FT60 II A Be Edt Conrerketiors Setting Window Hep Css teas Lime T ry
28. A D E F and pause Internet Wires Settings 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 105 The radio can be used to access a node repeater or base station which is tied into the Vertex Standard WIRES Wide Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System network operating in the SRG Sister Radio Group mode e Access Number Set the DTMF tone for SRG access e Auto Dialer Mode Enable or disable the auto dialer for transmission of access tones This auto dialer is independent of that for the non Internet DTMF memories e Link Mode Select SRG or FRG as the Internet access mode e Memory Selection Select one of the 64 preprogrammed Internet access memories to use for FRG access e Memory Channels Enter a DTMF access string up to 8 characters and a Name of up to 8 characters to identify that connection Note Turning on the Internet function is not included in the programmer When this option is on a DTMF tone is transmitted at the beginning of every transmission This is an annoying and unexpected action of the radio if this option were to be set when you were not ready to operate on the Internet The programmer makes it easy to configure the settings for the Internet functionality Engaging that functionality is left for you to do from the menu of the radio when you are ready to use it 3 5 2 1 Internet Functionality WIRESTM Wide Coverage Internet Repeater
29. DE amp Print E Setup Page 1 of 1 amp Close I T Programmer C T7 Uniled Notice at the top of the page you can see that your have X of X pages Making small changes can help reduce this number if it is not as you expect For example reduce the size of the comment column since it is not being used or hide it completely This move could save an additional page or pages by getting all the columns to fit on one page 2009 RT Systems Inc 206 VX8 Programmer Help M C T7 Programmer IC T7 Untitled1 BR Next FS Previous Q Zoom amp Print Setup Page 1 of 1 CET Pragierener IC ET Untabat lt a Le Le n Le a Lu a a La EI Le Lu hele HHHHH HH TU H aa DIU Under Printer setup change the margins to print on as much of each page of paper as possible Again this can make it possible for all the columns to fit on one or half the number of page Use Zoom to read the data in the preview more easily Click Zoom again to return to this view 8 6 Save 2009 RT Systems Inc File Maintenance 207 Saves the currentfile If several files are open the current file is the active one the one on top the one you are working in Be sure to save the changes to each of the open files before closing the Programmer It is recommended that you save the current file during data input and before sending it to the radio Just
30. Non Standard Offset Frequency Value just below in this help section This information is easily entered into the programmer and sent to the radio e First enter the Receive Frequency into that column of the programmer This will be the frequency that you list on e Press Enter The programmer will fill the remaining columns with default information which may or may not be right for your particular situation e The Transmit field will be active as indicated by the dark border Enter the Transmit Frequency from the information you have into this field Note Simply type the first number of that frequency The field will change without having to erase what is there e Press Enter e The Programmer will set the Offset Frequency and Offset Direction as needed for this pair Ignore these two columns The information in these two columns may change when the file is opened again if the offset can be figured to a 50kHz value and the direction set to plus or minus This gives you back functionality on the radio that is lost with a channel marked Split If you see this change ignore it The radio will function exactly the same when you use it with these different settings You are finished with this entry unless you need to enter Name Tone or other details for this memory channel Offset Frequency Standard offsets include 100 500 and 600 kHz and 1 0 1 6 3 0 5 0 and 7 6 MHz e The default Offset Frequency depends on the band of the R
31. Note When this option is selected none of the tone frequency columns on the main screen become available Tones are not set here for this function See the Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch EPCS section of this help for details on setting up the other options for this function Message Activates the Message feature See the section on this feature for details on setting up the other options for this function D Code Digital Coded Squelch mode is activated for transmission only With D selected as the Tone Mode the value that appears in the CTCSS Tone column is ignored by the radio The radio uses the DCS Code set in the DCS code column for transmissions only Reception is open for any signal T DCS CTCSS encode tone squelch is activated for transmission and Digital Coded Squelch for reception With T DCS selected as the Tone Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS Tone and DCS Code columns are both used by the radio The CTCSS Tone selection is used for transmissions while the DCS Code selection is used for reception Be sure that you set both the CTCSS Tone and the DCS Code once this option is selected 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 51 D Tone Digital Coded Squelch is activated for transmission and CTCSS decode for reception With D TSQL selected as the Tone Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS Tone and DCS Code columns are both used by the radio The CTCSS Tone selection is
32. Off unchecked The default is Off This is normally a global option in Yaesu radios This is the first of the radios that allows you to control attenuation for each memory channel giving you more control for operations on each channel S Meter Squelch Adjust the RF Squelch threshold level As the squelch level increases weaker signals are not heard and incoming noise is eliminated when listening on the channel If after you program the radio with this file it receives continuously or does not receive an expected signal increase or reduce the squelch forthe channel Bell During CTCSS Decode TSql DCS Message or Enhanced Paging Code Squelch Pager operation you may set up the radio so a ringing bell sound or user programmed beep alerts you to an incoming call Select from Off no ring On pre programmed sound or one of three User defined ringers Using this feature requires several things 1 You are using CTCSS Decode T Sql DCS Message or Enhanced Paging amp Code Squelch Pager set up for this channel e CTCSS Decode T Sql and DCS are set up from the main page of the programmer by turning on the Tone Mode and setting the CTCSS frequency or DCS code e Enhanced Paging amp Coded Squelch Pager requires more setup See the Pager section of this help for more details e Message required more setup See the Message section of this help for details 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channel
33. Set Mode Format Control access to the Set Mode items e List The Set Mode items are listed alphabetically by name and number e Item The Set Mode items are shown one at a time with the default for that particular item The display advances through the items in alphabetical order S Meter Symbol Select the symbol to be used for S meter display The S meter displays the strength of a received for transmitted signal Temperature Set the units for display of temperature within the case of the radio Wave Monitor Choose which information is to be included in the display e All Both TX and RX signal are displayed in the wave form e RX Signal Receive audio signal is displayed in the wave form e TX Modulation Transmitted audio signal is displayed in the wave form Fast Tone Search Select to enable fast Tone Search Scanner speed Available speeds are Fast 2 5 tone sec when checked or Slow 1 25 tone sec when 2009 RT Systems Inc 66 VX8 Programmer Help unchecked FW Key Timer Select how long the function state remains available once the FW key is pressed This is the time during which a second key is pressed to access the secondary function of that key Home VFO Dial By default when the radio is operating in Home Channel mode turning the knob will switch operations to VFO As you continue to rotate the knob the radio will tune in VFO mode By setting this option to Disable the radi
34. These settings affect the radio whether it is in memory mode or VFO mode The Radio Menu Settings screens contain check boxes for single click settings and easily filled blanks for personalized options Once configured these Settings are saved for use by new files There is no longer a need to reset the options in each new file or to begin a file from an existing one Note Radio Option Settings including Lock Beeps etc are read from the radio with the Get data from command Be sure to save any settings that you have customized are saved in the programmer Access the Settings screen and use File Save to make these customized options permanent for your programming Once saved the settings will be repeated in each new file The programmer has two options for these Settings Multiple Settings files can be created just as multiple frequency files Then you can mix and match as needed to program a radio for a given situation Alternately you can opt to save the Settings as part of an individual file You can find more details on these two options under Using the Programmer Overview and Radio Menu Settings General Overview in this help Using individual and separate settings files is the default 1 4 What is the Radio Programmer The Programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and options of the radio from your PC 2009 RT Systems Inc 20 VX8 Programmer Help
35. Vox Delay Set the Vox delay or hang time This is the transmit receive delay at the end of a signal through the Vox system i e it s how long the radio will continue to hear you after you stop talking 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 73 Weather Weather Alert Enable or disable the Weather Alert Scan process of the radio With this option enabled the radio will check the weather channels for activity every five seconds while scanning in VFO or memory mode The default for this option is Off or unchecked Note Since weather emergencies can arise at any moment itis recommended that you review the Weather Alert Scan section of the User s Manual You should know how to engage and disengage this option from the face of the radio making it available to you even when the computer is not Active Channel Select the active weather channel from the 10 preprogrammed NOAA frequencies listed 3 2 Radio Menu Settings ARTS CW EAI ARTS Auto Range Transponder System The ARTS feature is described in detail in the Auto Range Transponder System section of this Help Beep The ARTS function can operate either silently or audibly Silently the display shows the INRANGE or OUT RANGE condition of the transceivers The beep alerts you to the location status of the radios The available options include e OFF for silent operations e INRANGE fora beep only when the radios first confi
36. Window Help OSH sBE S eh m4 FT 60 Untitied1 arc Receive transmit Offset E Comment 2009 RT Systems Inc 144 VX8 Programmer Help e While in Simple Mode you cannot access the Preferences screen Settings Preferences The columns that are hidden in Simple mode are predetermined by the programmer e All columns are visible on the screen when you are no longer in Simple Mode If you want to hide other columns you can do that through individual selection on the Settings Preferences page e Find Ctrl F Finds specific text in a specified column Once you select this command or press Ctrl F a screen opens into which you enter the text or number to be found Look in Receive Frequency v Cancel Find text Select the field to be searched i e Receive frequency Transmit frequency etc Enter the text or numbers to be found Click OK to move to the first item found The search always begins at the top of the list and stops at the end e Find Next F3 Use the F3 function key to repeat the specified find and move to the next item For example You choose to search for 145 in the Receive Frequency column in a file with 5 channels beginning with 145 OK in the Find box takes you to the first one F3 takes you to the second then the third then the fourth and so on until you have stopped at each of those that match the criteria e Goto Ch
37. all those that follow up to fill this space Leaves the channel blank e Move Up Ctrl U The ability to select a channel and have it change places with the channel immediately preceding it Repeat this command ona selected channel to walk it into place in your list Sequential channels can be selected and moved at once The group will move up one channel at a time The displaced memory channel will move to the end of the group being moved e Move Down Ctrl D The ability to select a channel and have it change places with the channel immediately following it Repeat this command ona selected channel to walk it into place in your list Sequential channels can be selected and moved at once The group will move down one channel ata time The displaced memory channel will move to the top of the group being moved 2009 RT Systems Inc 146 VX8 Programmer Help e Add Frequency Range A convenient way to add lots of channels at once This is great for setting up a radio for scanning a certain range of channels When this option is selected you are presented with a window into which you enter the details of the channels to be entered Add Frequency List Starting Frequency MHz Number of channels 1 Frequency Step 5 kHz v Cancel Enter Starting Frequency The value of the first frequency of the list to be entered Any allowable frequency of the radio being programmed Number of channels Enter the numb
38. and ready to program If the radio does not cycle off and back on when that next button is pressed one of the following may address the issue The keys on the face of the radio are locked Turn the radio off and back on in normal mode to check for the Lock symbol on the screen Unlock the keys and try again Youhave pressed the designated key too long or not long enough Try again until you get the feel for the process Yaesu Radio does not change to Tx or Clone Out when button is pressed Many Yaesu radios have a key sequence that starts Clone mode without 2009 RT Systems Inc 212 VX8 Programmer Help Port In having to select that option from a startup menu the radio simply comes on in Clone mode With CLONE displayed on the face of the radio a button is pressed to begin communications If the raido comes on displaying CLONE but then is unresponsive when the button is pressed to begin i e the screen does not change from Clone check these two common causes First be sure you are using the correct cabling for the radio being programmed If an adapter was included with the kit use it Check that the keys are not locked Tocheck turn the radio off Turn it back on in normal mode and check for the Lock symbol on the screen Unlock the keys from the face of the radio and try again Use If you now use or have ever used a Palm Pilot that you loaded from this computer there may be a problem
39. are special memory channels that have one button access from the face of the radio See the User s Manual for the radio for details of how to access these memories from the face of the radio e Limit Memories These memory channels can be used as regular memories giving you that many more memory channels for individual use however these also control the top and bottom range of scanning when you begin scanning on one of these e Marine and SW Banks Many of the radios have preprogrammed marine and shortwave frequencies These channels can be assigned to banks and have names appended for better organization e Skip Memories Frequencies that are to be skipped during VFO scanning e VFO Memories Settings for VFO operations when the file is first sent to the radio This channel has no one button recall on the radio and will change when the tuning knob is used To be able to recall settings at any time use the Regular Memory Channels e Weather Channels Preprogrammed NOAA weather frequencies These can have names appended for easier identification Details on the special editing abilities of the programmer are included in the Easy editing in the grid section Review these details to make data entry even easier At any time these topics are available from the Table of Contents at the left 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 23 2 1 Home Channels The Home channel memory provides convenient
40. be opened The programmer will look in the location of that last file for that particular file type i e you can open an FT 60 file while working with the FT 7800 programmer as long as you have the Version 3 module for the FT 60 With both open you can copy and paste between the files or send each to the proper radio without having to close and reopen the Version 3 programmers separately Ctrl M Automatically create a new file for the programmer bring used Eliminates having to select the file type first Ctrl N Presents the box from which the file type is selected just as in File New in the menu Select the file type for the programmer to create a new file for that radio the same as the one you re working with now or for a different radio for which you have the Version 3 module 4 22 Screen Appearance Options The screen of the programmer can be customized to make data entry that much easier Options for screen appearance are accessed under Settings Preferences from the menu on the main screen of the programmer This screen appears when that option is selected 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 129 Preferences Grid Display Memory Defauks Maik the columns to hide Freeze Columns fi 4 Atemete row colors Column ransmt Freques P fiset Direction 2 Row2 perating Mode 3 Row Row 4 sd one Mode TESS cs Radio Menu Settings oo Use Separate fe for P menu s
41. channels C Decsending C All Channels Sort by Select a column for the initial sort Then Sort By Select a second column for a secondary sort Sort Mode Ascending for lowest to highest Descending for highest to lowest Channel Sort Selection Selected Channels to sort only a group form the file All Channels to sort all the channels in the file If the result is not quite what you expected select the Undo Sort option to return the list to the point you left it last Always save your file before you sort At the very worst you can exit the file without saving to return to the order of that last save Blank memory channels are always sorted to the top of bottom of the list based on the Ascending or Descending selection Different fields sort differently If a field is a text field in one programmer and a drop down list in another the sort results will be different It has to do with how the computer interprets the values in these different types of fields While this was present in the older programmers it should not be a problem in the Version 3 programmers where the fields are consistent between the radio programmers e Unsort For use after sorting to return the list to the last saved order Use Sort and Unsort to easily edit channels with the same info that needs to be changed Sort to bring those channels together Edit the details see cell 2009 RT Systems Inc VX8 Programmer Help editing
42. column editing copy and paste of one or multiple rows of data rearrangement of columns hiding columns that need not be edited and automatic completion of data based on band defaults for a frequency entered Given that the programmer is designed for the data of the radio you might find editing in the programmer easier than using another spreadsheet program The file to be imported must contain ata minimum Receive frequency to define a valid memory channel The programmer will fill the rest of the details for that channel with defaults just as if that frequency had been entered The Programmer makes no assumptions about the information available If a piece of information is omitted the Programmer imports the memory as a simplex channel and fills other fields with defaults Although this process is very valid for transferring data from one radio Programmer to 2009 RT Systems Inc 180 VX8 Programmer Help another and for using the data from other sources such as ARRL Travel Plus itis not recommended for original file creation It can be tedious getting all the information into the file to be imported just like the Programmer wants it Let the Programmer help you as you create your original file with its defaults and automatic settings Once the file is created you could export the data for other uses 7 3 Import Function Step 1 Inthe Programmer select File Import From the Import Radio File dialog that open
43. could not be entered with an Offset Frequency and an Offset Direction e The resulting offset for this pair us 1 315 MHz which is not on a 50 kHz step does not divide evenly by 50 e This pair requires entry of both the Receive and Transmit frequency with the Offset Direction set to Split e Inthis case any value that appears in the Offset Frequency column will be ignored by the radio when it uses this memory channel Offset Direction This function denotes how the receive and transmit frequency differ e Simplex transmit and receive frequencies are the same e Minus the offset is subtracted from the receive frequency e Plus the offset frequency is added to the receive frequency 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 49 e Split for a non standard offset The user enters both the receive and transmit frequencies Operating Mode Assign FM AM or WFM as appropriate for the frequency Name Enter an Alpha Numeric tag up to 16 characters to a memory channel to provide an easy reminder of the function of a particular channel The Name is displayed automatically on the radio beneath the operating frequency The name will not be displayed if the radio is operated in Dual Receive mode Tone Mode Use of the tone systems of the radio allows for silent monitoring until a call is received with a corresponding tone Tone mode also allows access to repeaters that are made private with a PL tone The
44. establishing communications between the computer and the radio The Palm Pilot uses Hot Sync for programming In anticipation of your programming the Palm Pilot Hot Sync opens the comport every time the computer is started This makes the comport unavailable for other applications When you attempt to select a comport in the Programmer you will receive an error telling you that the devise is in use There will not be port available for use by this or any other program Exit the Programmer Locate the HotSync program and disable it This is done by locating the red and blue icon at the bottom right of the taskbar Select the icon and right click Select Exit from the list that appears Hot Sync will begin again when the computer is started Other devices such as cameras other PDAs watches etc can cause the same problem The correction will be similar for any of these devices Use of a USB to Serial Adapter 2009 RT Systems Inc Troubleshooting 213 Not all USB to serial adapters are created equally The electronics in the adapter can interfere with the data coming from or going to the radio The radio is in control of this process Things have to flow according to the speed and packet size that it demands Sending to the radio is more critical than getting data from the radio Often an adapter will let things work when you Get data from but will fail repeatedly when you try to send a file to the radio
45. file created Another feature of this option is the ability to use the settings from a settings file that you already created e From the Menu Settings screen select External Setting Files e From that menu select Open e Select a settings file from the list presented The settings file must be for the same radio e Toset these to be used in this file select Close Apply changes and close The settings from the other file will be saved to this file and sent to the radio with this memory channel programming 3 1 Radio Menu Settings Common All the options shown on the Common tab of the Settings screen in the programmer are listed here in alphabetical order rather than the order in which they appear on the screen This should make it easier to find the details for an option that you re curious about Antenna AM Select the antenna to be used for AM Broadcast listening Options include Bar amp Ext Use both the internal Bar antenna and the external rubber flex antenna Bar Antenna Use the internal Bar antenna only Note The Bar antenna is directional Rotate the radio for the best reception Antenna FM Select the antenna to be used for FM Broadcast listening Options include 2009 RT Systems Inc 62 VX8 Programmer Help Ext Antenna Use the rubber flex antenna Earphone Use the earphone antenna Note When receiving a weak signal reception may be noisy Attenuator Broadcast Marin
46. frequency in the format MHz decimal kHz i e 146 450 with up to five digits following the decimal This information can be omitted from the file e Ifyou are importing repeater information where all the repeaters have standard offsets none operates on an odd split the import process will calculate the Transmit Frequency from other information in the file 2009 RT Systems Inc Advanced Data Handling Features 175 This information must be included in a separate column for an odd split e The column cab be empty other than the specific information for those few odd split repeaters The import process will calculate the Transmit Frequency from other information in the file for the other channels e Acceptable transmit frequencies are detailed in the manual for your radio Note In the Programmer you can enter details for frequencies outside the transmission abilities of the radio however the software will not enable transmission on these frequencies Transmission will be possible only if the radio has been properly modified Offset Frequency This is the amount that the Receive Frequency changes to produce the Transmit Frequency Standard offsets in the programmer include 100 500 and 600 kHz 0 1 0 5 and 0 6 MHz and 1 0 1 6 3 0 5 0 and 7 6 MHz e In Yaesu radios any value in 50 kHz increments can be used as an offset i e 650 550 050 e In an Icom radio there are no Splits Everyt
47. itis not recommended for original file creation Let the Programmer help you as you create your original file with its defaults and automatic settings Once the file is created you could export the data for other uses The comma delimited file can contain this information in any order It must contain only the Receive frequency to be a valid memory channel The Programmer makes no assumptions about the information available If a piece of information is omitted the Programmer imports the memory as a simplex channel and fills other fields with defaults This data can be entered in any order You will identify the specifics to the Programmer during the Import process If you find after several entries that you need another column for additional information simply add it at the end The Programmer will correct the order when it imports Save the data in your file often to prevent loss Be sure to save the file as text with delimiters separators rather than as a worksheet of the program in which you are working The Programmer cannot use a worksheet created by the other program To save as a text file select File Save in the spreadsheet program In the Save file 2009 RT Systems Inc Advanced Data Handling Features 179 window select a different file type from the selection at the bottom of the screen Acceptable formats are those that specify Text i e cvs or txt file extension Exit the spreadsheet prog
48. kh N Part I kh N 5 Skip Memories Foreword 9 Version 3 Programmer Overview 11 Getting Started iseseisana aren aE anaua A EEan E ANARAN ANa E ENNAN NENAS AE AAEN A AA aN E saaa 11 Using the Programmer Overview isnssisninnnerneeneneenenenennennes 15 Viewing and Changing Programming Files 18 What is the Radio ProgrammMer sessssessnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnununnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnn nnna 19 Hardware R g irementS i cscciecceiccvdeseassisesntessdeseveineiascteescavsupaetededeciinevGaerdudededs ques a a nee aa aep aap ea Ea rass 19 Programming Memory Channels 22 Home Channels 23 Limit Memories 23 Marine and SW 24 Regular Memory Channels reserve tenses seesveniiedvesuieesvens 24 AttenuatOr cscicecscicessscavececessceveseocaveecsseteevssacevenccycobeevecsvetensevssbesieceuevenveavenectesaveveutsaucbectesceevscesaveiveVesttesssadevearevesters Banks seissesdivvecivasekevesesddeccacceecenintecsscvivsveccessbcudscdscssccectesucsucudccutedanvecebccecadeeetevbeiehestsussechecsevelacssetseviusbeitetsicvecte Using Memory Banks Bell gt n iii Birdie elimination gt Clock Shift ClOCK SHIRE nn din nn ec iad nn E E E Comments _ cevcscsscsissvsaccecessiccusssscancacevceveieecsaveses renier sacususnncteceuvdeversesaccsensevsauctseielccousiesuicevedecduaverddeneavedecesas CTCSS listenin Aircel iin oe es ci rester tre ee ess eut DOS ER eee DGS Polarity iocsceccisscctvasecavss
49. low light situation Memory Scan Mode Select the scanning to be performed while in memory mode 2009 RT Systems Inc 70 VX8 Programmer Help e All Channel Scanning includes all the memory channels e Tag 1 Scanning includes only those memory channels with the same first digit of the name as that of the channel where scanning was begun e Tag 2 Scanning includes only those memory channels with the same first and second digits of the name as that of the channel where scanning was begun e Band Scanning includes only those memory channels in the same operating band as that of the channel where scanning was begun e PMS X Scanning includes only those memory channels within the selected PMS frequency pair The PMS Programmed Memory Scan limits are set as Limit Memories in the programmer Restart Time Used in conjunction with Busy resume mode scanning begins again once the signal has been lost for the time designated Resume Mode Determines how the radio will restart scanning once a signal has been heard e 2 10 sec Scanning will halt for the time selected when a signal is heard It will restart even if the signal is still active e Busy Scanning will halt on a signal and remain there until the signal is lost for a time set in the Scan Restart option e Hold Scanning will halt on a signal and remain there Scanning must be restarted manually VFO Scan Mode Select the scanning to be p
50. no need to put all channels in all banks All channels are available when you are not operating in Bank mode The SW and Marine frequencies are available when operating in Broadcast or Marine bands Regular Memory Channels The Main window of the Programmer is designed for memory channel entry e All details associated with the memory channels are programmed from this screen These are not all the functions of the radio Other features are set once for the radio to use no matter which memory channel you re on These items are set on the Settings screen accessed through Settings Radio Menu Settings from the menu at the top of the screen Inthe VX 8 there are LOTS of other options to be set Columns continue off the right side of the window Use the bar at the bottom of the screen to move to these columns or press ENTER to step through each column e Columns can be hidden using the selections of the Preferences screen 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 25 Select Settings Preferences in the menu to access this screen These columns remain hidden in this and any other file new or otherwise until they are unhidden on the Preferences screen Information is entered into these columns automatically when a new frequency is entered The information in a hidden column is always there it is just not visible Make programming extra easy Try Simple Mode in the software for even less to enter New to
51. of data in the file that you are sending to the radio Getting data from the radio is a less critical process that can help get communications established The radio must be connected to the computer with the proper cables for that radio See Radio to Computer Cabling in this help for details and pictures More troubleshooting details can be found in the Troubleshooting section of this Help lfnecessary contact RT Systems for assistance 5 3 Comport Setup The VX 8 programmer uses the RT Systems USB cable No comport setup is 2009 RT Systems Inc 156 VX8 Programmer Help required 5 4 Radio to Computer Cabling The radio must be connected to the computer with the proper cables for that radio The cable from USB to the special and unique 7 pin plug that properly addresses the mic jack of the radio That cable is included in the kit with the RT Systems software This cable is easily identified by its blue coloe its 7 pin plug and the RT Systems logo on the USB end 2009 RT Systems Inc Radio Computer data transfer 157 2009 RT Systems Inc ARRL Travel Plus 159 6 ARRL Travel Plus Using the RT Systems programmers with the ARRL Travel Plus database of repeater information is a quick and easy process Travel Plus makes it so easy to find repeaters in your area along the route you plan to travel or in the area you re visiting This help cont
52. one touch access to your most often used frequency in each band Home channel memories are programmed on the Home tab of the Programmer The information to be programmed for the Home Channels is the same as that for the regular Memories See Programmer Main Window for the details Once programmed and sent to the radio the Home channels are recalled by pressing the F W then the Hm Rv key while operating in either VFO or Memory Mode The radio will access the Home channel for the band on which you are currently operating To return to the last operating frequency either VFO or Memory channel again press the F W then the Hm Rv key Be sure you have set the functionality of the Hm Rv key to Home with the drop down box on the Settings screen that controls this option Note the UHF 430 Home channel is the one used during Emergency channel operations Plan carefully if you are using that feature of the radio along with other Home channel activities 2 2 Limit Memories This feature allows you to set sub band limits for either scanning or manual VFO operation For example you might wish to set up a limit in North America of 144 300 MHz to 148 000 MHZ so as to prevent encroachment into the SSB CW Weak Signal portion of the band below 144 300 MHz Then when you scan using this limit pair you will begin scanning at 144 300 and continue to scan up to 148 000 before returning to 144 300 to begin the cycle again The Lim
53. radio offers CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System or DCS Digital Coded Squelch to be tailored to your particular needs Use of either of the tone systems requires two steps 1 Turning on the Tone Mode and 2 Selecting the CTCSS tone or DCS code from the values in the appropriate column Turning on the Tone Mode None No tone system activated Even if the CTCSS Tone or DCS Code column is set to the appropriate value transmissions will not get through unless this column is set to an appropriate function Tone CTCSS tone generator is activated for transmission only this mode is used for many if not most repeater operations When this option is selected the CTCSS column becomes available Select the tone frequency from those in the list The value must be in the list With Tone selected as the Tone Mode the value that appears in the DCS code column is ignored by the radio TSql CTCSS tone squelch is activated for both transmission and reception only signals encoded with the matching tone will open the squelch Your radio will remain silent otherwise When this option is selected the CTCSS column becomes available Select the tone frequency from those in the list The value must be in the list The radio uses the frequency set in the CTCSS Tone column for both Encode and Decode transmission and reception With TSql selected as the Tone Mode the value that appears in the DCS code 2009 RT Systems Inc
54. sets that value based on the frequency entered for the memory channel Note There are some special exceptions for setting step including e AM Broadcast band only step values of 9 0 and 10 0 kHz are available e Air band includes 8 33 kHz This step value is not available in other modes e 5 kHz not available in 250 300 MHz range or above 580 MHz Mask A masked channel is not available for use either during scanning or when the radio is tuned manually in memory mode Masking a channel hides it until you unmask it from the face of the radio or by sending a file with this option unchecked Only then will it be available for use This is a good way to prevent another user from accidentally accessing a channelor to store memories for another area that are used only when you visit that place Attenuator Check to enable the front end attenuator that will reduce received signals and noise in an attempt to make reception better in a noisy setting With this option On weaker signals may not be heard The options are On checked and Off 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 43 unchecked The default is Off This is normally a global option in Yaesu radios This is the first of the radios that allows you to control attenuation for each memory channel giving you more control for operations on each channel S Meter Squelch Adjust the RF Squelch threshold level As the squelch level increases wea
55. settings are changed etc you have not yet set these options in the Settings portion of the programmer To make these option settings permanent e Select View Settings from the menu at the top of the screen e Personalize your options just as you did on the radio e Select File Save and enter a filename when prompted e Select File Exit to close this screen e You will not have to change these again unless you want them to function differently The settings file will change only if you read from the radio and send that file back without saving the memory information that you retrieved This is helpful if you are programming a friend s radio in which he has all these options set up as he wants them The File New command can be used to open several new files at once Memory 2009 RT Systems Inc 190 VX8 Programmer Help 8 3 8 3 1 channel information can be copied from other Version 3 files regardless of what radio as used to create that other file into this New file Open Just as in a word processor or other Windows programs the command opens a previously savedfile You are not limited to one programming file for your radio Make as many as you want Then choose the one you want when you open the programmer Working with the Version 3 programmers is a little different if you have one programmer or several programmers installed on this machine Click the topic for details on Opening
56. the Version 3 programmers is a Simple Mode for quick memory channel entry In Simple Mode only the columns needed for the minimum information to set up the channel are shown on the screen Extra columns are hidden and filled with default information To put the screen into Simple Mode select Edit Simple Mode from the menu While in Simple Mode you cannot access the Preferences screen The programmer controls what columns are hidden while in this mode Details to be entered for Memory Channels Receive Frequency Enter a receive frequency for the memory channel Acceptable frequencies are detailed in the User s Manual for the radio e Unacceptable frequencies cannot be entered into the Programmer Cellular frequencies are blocked e Memory channels can store any acceptable frequency in any order i e UHF can follow VHF or any other band order e The first memory channel must be programmed e While memory channels can be entered in any order the sub band receives on fewer bands than does the main band Realize that memory channels containing frequencies outside the range of the sub band will not be displayed there as they will be on the main band The radio will simple skip over that memory channel when tuning in memory mode or scanning on the sub band Transmit Frequency Enter a specific transmit frequency or let the Programmer calculate this frequency based on the offset This field is always available however the transmit freq
57. the file currently being edited is shown in the title bar at the top of the window If the file has not yet been named Untitled appears The increments when multiple new files are being worked on Note Untitled the default filename should not be used for permanent file storage Even if you work in this file be sure to enter a different filename when you save The clone file currently being edited is referred to as the current file 2009 RT Systems Inc 16 VX8 Programmer Help Creating a New Programming File Just like in any other editor there are several ways to create a new cloning file e You can open an existing file save it with a different filename make changes and then save this new file e Youcan use the File New command as a starting point for a new blank clone file This file begins with default information for the radio e Another way to create a data file is to upload the contents of the radio with the Communications Get data from Radio Get data from in earlier versions menu command After executing this command the currentfile will reflect the memory channels and feature settings of the radio Changes are easily made to these settings and the new file saved Note Not all the menu settings of the radio are associated with memory channels Many are global settings that affect the radio during memory or VFO operations These settings are handled in the fields found on the s
58. to prevent another user from accidentally accessing a channel or to store memories for another area that are used only when you visit that place Attenuator Check to enable the front end attenuator that will reduce received signals and noise in an attempt to make reception better in a noisy setting With this option On weaker signals may not be heard The options are On checked and Off unchecked The default is Off This is normally a global option in Yaesu radios This is the first of the radios that allows you to control attenuation for each memory channel giving you more control for operations on each channel S Meter Squelch Adjust the RF Squelch threshold level As the squelch level increases weaker signals are not heard and incoming noise is eliminated when listening on the channel If after you program the radio with this file it receives continuously or does not receive an expected signal increase or reduce the squelch forthe channel Bell During CTCSS Decode TSql DCS Message or Enhanced Paging Code Squelch Pager operation you may set up the radio so a ringing bell sound or user programmed beep alerts you to an incoming call Select from Off no ring On pre programmed sound or one of three User defined ringers Using this feature requires several things 1 You are using CTCSS Decode T Sql DCS Message or Enhanced Paging amp Code Squelch Pager set up for this channel e CTCSS Decode T Sql and DCS
59. to the computer and complete the Send data to process to transfer the changes to the radio Troubleshooting e Nothing happens when press the button indicated on the second screen of the Get data from process If this is nothing on the radio check that your keys are not locked The lock symbol appears on the screen with the word CLONE Simply press the power button briefly to unlock the keys Then press the Band button again to continue If this is nothing on the computer i e the transfer status bar does not appear and begin to fill check the cable connections between the radio and the computer e Other details for general troubleshooting can be found in the Troubleshooting section 2009 RT Systems Inc Radio Computer data transfer 153 of this Help Should the problem persist contact RT Systems for personal assistance 5 2 Communications Send Data to radio Sends the contents of the current file and the settings file to the radio Note In the Version 4 Programmers you can have files open for several different radios at one time The Programmer can send a file only to the radio it is for The extension of the file tells you which radio it is for You can open and send a file created for one radio to another however you must open that file as one for the receiving radio See the File Open section of this Help for details on this process Current File The Programmer can work wi
60. 0 21 22 23 24 Part V A N Part VI Part VII OO Aa WO NN Part VIII 1 Find NOX e a aae paaa Sn vest ecetervantudeveeBecetervsuneter Go to Channel Quick navigation in the list Inserting blank channel in existing list MOVG DO WI APE EEEE E E EEA EE EEEE A AE EE AE AE E ute as sadenlesauddvincesivanddaasee Radio Computer data transfer Communications Get data from radio Communications Send Data to radio Comport Setup rsssstrerscnenesasstieteenabresasstie t p sendin secetendeescestessncetinieescenben aes Radio to Computer Cabling sens ARRL Travel Plus Creating a list in Travel Plus sise Using the Travel Plus list for radio programming Using the Travel Plus List with an existing programmer file Advanced Data Handling Features Creating a file for IMPORT rennes aceessecedssvers acvessecedssneres acressecedsencett ance Import Function OVervieW is iseeenseenenesneeennree Import Function Step Tsisssseississiinssiunseissitannnmensteiveitinnnmemesseiviitinanretesttuit Import F nction Step E E nreene Dre dtnn nee E ere ne Dre en nes Import Function Step I aa ht teen a r state ie aaa raaa ea A aaa tease mreneatetie tenus Import FUNCTION Step 4 5 ae sect cuevesadecveassctcueveusietvesseateweeessietteasvauezes File Maintenance 118 118 112 112 125 128 128 124 124 124 125 125 125 128 128 115 128 143 146 150
61. 50 VX8 Programmer Help column is ignored by the radio DCS Digital Coded Squelch mode is activated for transmission and reception When this option is selected the DCS column becomes available Select the code from those in the list The value must be in the list The radio uses the DCS Code for both transmissions and reception With DCS selected as the Tone Mode the value that appears in the CTCSS tone column is ignored by the radio Rev CTCSS Rev Tone Activates the reverse CTCSS Decoder which mutes the receiver when a matching CTCSS tone is heard When this option is selected the CTCSS column becomes available Select the tone frequency from those in the list The value must be in the list User CTCSS PR Freq Activates the User programmed Reverse CTCSS Decoder which mutes the receiver when the matching tone is received When this option is selected the User CTCSS column becomes available Select a value between 300Hz and 3000HZ in 100 Hz steps The default is 1600Hz With User CTCSS selected as the Tone Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS and DCS tone columns are ignored by the radio Note User CTCSS is not a feature that allows you to programa custom tone for repeater use Alternately it is not to be used for the tone needed for repeater operations This is a special feature of the radio designed for a specific function rather than general use Pager Activates the Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch system
62. Al Recehs Frequency O set Frequency Offest Diesction Tone Mode Igno Tx FA 147 0200 0 6000 H z ig me a 2 Those checked debts Bre importe 147 1200 5 ee T7 1400 0 6000 RA 147 mnn NENANA lt Since the data can be imported into an existing file use the boxes at the top of the screen to place the data in the file where you want it to appear e Starting radio memory Insert the channels into the file somewhere other than at the beginning i e At the end of a list that has the last channel of 21 Enter 22 in this box to begin with the next memory channel of that file e Overwrite existing channels Tells the process to replace data it finds in the existing file or to skip that data and write in the next available channel For example e Unchecked If you import into a file with memories in channel numbers 1 10 12 15 and 16 the process would write the imported channels in order to 11 13 14 then 17 on to the end of the imported list e Checked If you import to a file with memories in channel numbers 1 10 12 15 and 16 the process would write the imported channels in order beginning at channel 1and continue in order to the end of the imported list The existing channel data of the file would be lost in the process as it is replaced with that of the imported file e Finish Click to compete the process The resulting file in this example would look like this 2009 RT Systems
63. Enable Check to turn the EAI function on Time Set the interval of the emergency signal and the length of time it will be transmitted Emergency The radio has an Emergency feature that must be activated from the face of the radio i e used by someone who is not incapacitated This feature would be helpful for finding someone lost but not incapacitated or for alerting others traveling with you ofa danger in your vicinity The Emergency feature is activated by pressing and holding in the Hm Rev key for one second In the Emergency mode the performance of the radio is designed to e The radio changes to operate on the UHF amateur band Home channel e The radio emits a loud Alarm sound the volume is controlled via the VOL function of the radio e The Busy Tx indicator flashes a white light e The emergency feature can be disabled temporarily when the PTT is pressed allowing for transmission on the UHF Home channel frequency and e The emergency feature automatically begins again 2 seconds after the 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 77 transmission has ended From the Emergency section set the option for the Emergency Signal to be used e BEEP Loud Alarm sounds e Strobe The Busy Tx indicator flashes in bright white e Beep Strobe Loud alarm sounds and Busy Tx indicator flashes e Beam The Busy Tx indicator glows continuously in white e Beep Beam Loud alarm so
64. Enhancement System is a comprehensive and easy to use system for linking repeaters and or home stations together using Internet voice technology Similar to voice over IP phone systems this Internet connection can put you in touch with others around the world using using your handheld Now you can talk around the world using your hand held or mobile radio via a WIRES equipped node You can easily set up yourown WIRESTM node with a minimal equipmentinvestment 2009 RT Systems Inc 106 VX8 Programmer Help 3 6 This site www vxstd com en wiresinfo en contains information regarding the WIRESTM Internet linking system from Vertex Standard We welcome you to the World of WIRESTM The site has lots of details for this feature including repeater frequencies tones and access IDs Find the latest details there The radio can be used to access a node repeater or base station which is tied into the Vertex Standard WIRES M Wide Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System network The VX 8 can operate on the SRG Sister Radio Group or FRG Friendly Radio Group mode Note If other users report that you always have a DTMF beep at the beginning of each transmission and you are not operating in conjunction with Internet access disable the Internet access feature from the face of the radio by quickly pressing the amp button The 82 icon that indicates use of this feature will disappear from the scr
65. Enter the message in the Text field on the Emergency section e Beep CW Sends the emergency message in Morse code via the speaker and Busy Tx indicator at five words per minute 2009 RT Systems Inc 84 VX8 Programmer Help 3 2 2 1 Paging The radio includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder decoder and a dedicated microprocessor providing paging and selective calling features This allows you to place a call to a specific station Paging and to receive calls of your choice directed only to you Code Squelch Configure the options here for Answer Back Check the box to have the radio respond automatically to the received call Receive Codes The pair of tones that must be received before you can hear a signal while you are using Paging Transmit Codes The pair of tones that are transmitted with your signal so that others engaged in Paging can receive and hear your signal Setup for Paging and the Paging functionality are detailed in the Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch section of this help There are several other details to be addressed along with those listed here Emergency Automatic Identification The Emergency Automatic ID EAI feature can be used for searching for persons who are incapacitated Search and rescue personnel who may have become injured ina debris field would especially benefit from this feature With EAI enabled the radio of the incapacitated person will respond automati
66. Frequency Name and Banks This makes working on the screen easier since you no longer must scroll through several columns that you are not using now NAS Progsaremer Likt TX Be LA Cowes Se nn Ep D ime Ges At t ANL BAKI Dice NES BOKS GMC Make BUKI ANO fait ES CR EET EEES EET EN I E ST For Channel 1 put a check in the box under Bank 1 Notice that a check appears and a dashed box appears around the check box It s hard to see in this image Try it in the programmer 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 121 ENT nie Ma En 29 LES OSG seaeGeesh Mt CEN z F 5 i as TOMO KOP Wo Mieco wis NC 1 MA wO 4 YTI 155 At this point you cannot copy this field Press Tab or Enter to move out of the field MR Mwe BUNCE MNE BUKI Be RAEG OG DUNC PAG BUKI QNO PUKI 5 re r r CCE r TETTE RESTE x CET LS D mu RSR CHANCES EEE EE TE Fr f P Es r Fr EEEL SE EN ET ENT CN EE oS f m r E r P r o i 1117 a m 4 ITTY r r 17 m 5 A 11411 cn E i 4 pa w 4 r r napas r o f EE RE PE Ro AE Vi ME TOM CSP a f r r n et By EE Se SE ES eee Se Se r z x 19 MAO wore Fr r E L D 241117 1 2 AO D s 2 r r 793 aa on ba wa a h G aa ia Da ang r i q if g E i Press Right Arrow to move focus back into the Bank 1 column Notice that there is now a black border on that cell The cell is n
67. Inc 186 VX8 Programmer Help Resulting he when Stanng rado error ap mp Hgh Hgh Hih Hih gs Hh ps Hh Hoh Hh 2009 RT Systems Inc 188 VX8 Programmer Help File Maintenance Just as in a word process or other Windows based program you will create files in the programmer for use in the radio You can create as many files as the space on your hard drive will allow Remember with the exception of the Icom IC 7000 all other programmers erase everything in the radio and replace it with whatis in the file Be sure everything you want in the radio is in the file that is sent This is an all or nothing process From the File menu at the top of the main window select New Create a new file in any Version 3 programmer you have installed Open Open an existing file in any of the Version 3 programmers you have installed Open Travel Plus Link Active only if a list is open in Travel Plus Accesses that Travel Plus list Close Closes the current file Save Saves the current file Save As Saves the current file giving you the opportunity to enter a new name This creates a copy of the file and saves it with the new name you entered Import Advanced functionality that addresses data from a flat ASCII file Export Extracts data from the programmer file to a flat ASCII file Print Preview Lets you see the formatted information on the screen before it p
68. OUIC 00 iPpperrercey ecanpler PTEEOO STP ua FPriee e A window opens listing the programmers installed on this machine Select the radio from the list that will be programmed by this file being opened FT 50 Radio Data File Cancel FT 7800 Radio Data File _Cancel_ FT 8000 Radio Data File 2009 RT Systems Inc File Maintenance 193 e A Windows Open dialog appears with a list of the files for that radio Look ire EI FT50 Progacreeer EfCom tea F 760 s v SH ots of dsta FTEO Hy Recent Documents Desktop Mp Oocunerts 3 My Competes D My Heirriek Fie pane Places Fies of type Rado Data F es FTO e Select the file that you want to open from the list presented Click the Open button at the bottom right This files opens in the programmer 8 3 2 Opening files from older programmers Opening existing programming files rdf or icf files The Version 3 programmer can open a file created with an original RT Systems ADMS or WCS programmer for the same radio In this example a file for the Yaesu FT 60 that was created in the original ADMS 1J programmer an rdf file will be opened in the new Version 3 programmer for the FT 60 Directory selections may vary on your system depending on your choices in the 2009 RT Systems Inc 194 VX8 Programmer Help original programmer This example is designed based on defaults from the original programmers
69. PRS menu item 6 and select from those that appear Message Group Filter Select an option to reveice only specific types of message informatino Unlike beacon filters message filtering is limited to one selection G1 G5 affect message group code while B1 B3 affect bluuetin group code Position Comment A brief description of your station or situation that is included with APRS transmissions Time Zone Set the time offset between local time and UTC time See the 2009 RT Systems Inc 110 VX8 Programmer Help map in the Operating Manual on page 78 for additional information Tx Delay Set the time delay between transmitting the preamble flag code then the APRS data Note When working with the radio the APRS GPS information is accessed when you press the Menu button briefly The first screen that appears is current information coming from the FGPS 2 unit If that unit is not attached these fields will be blank The fields that you are setting in the programmer are accessed in the APRS menu on the radio That menu is found by pressing the Menu button briefly then once in the APRS GPS screen press and hold the Menu button until the APRS GPS menu becomes available This menu is easily identified by the APRS or GPS that is included with the label for each of the items 2009 RT Systems Inc 112 VX8 Programmer Help 4 Easy editing in the grid Many new data man
70. RS Beacon is received Beacon Status Text Enter the message for APRS beacon Beacon TX Control beacon transmission e Auto The radio transmits the APRS beacon automatically at the time interval set in the Beacon Interval option e Manual The APRS beacon is transmitted only when the 82 key is pressed Youremain in complete control of when the beacon is transmitted Digi Path The radio allows you to set up to eight digipeater for the APRS packet path The radio is preset to WIDE1 1 and WIDE2 1 digi path to insure that your transmitted APRS beacon is received over a wide area The manufacturer recommends that you use this setting by default for good performance of this operation Others are available for situations that are specific to your operation Message Flash Enable disable visual indication by the radio s LED when an APRS Beacon is received When enabled the LED will blink white when the beacon is received Message Ringer Enable disable the audible sound heard when an APRS Message is received My Symbol Select an icon which will be displayed on the monitors of other stations with your APRS transmission My Callsign Enter your callsign to identify your station Message Text Enter text of up to 16 characters for the five fixed form messages Check the box next to the one of these messages you want to use when this file is sent to the radio To select a different message when operating the radio access A
71. RT Systems does not support devices with Prolific chips While this device may work on your system their performance is not consistent between radios or across systems RT Systems supports and guarantees the performance of the RTS 03 USB to serial adapter It works by creating a true RS 232 port on your computer that allows the data to flow at the speed and in the packet size needed by the radio In other words this adapter does not interfere with the process Windows Version Compatibility The Version 3 Programmer is designed to work with Windows 2000 XP and VISTA RT Systems no longer supports use of the Version 3 programmers on Windows 98 Windows 98SE or Windows ME 2009 RT Systems Inc Contact Us 215 10 Contact Us Technical support Fax Technical Support Hours Web Page E mail 404 806 9561 770 216 1836 Monday through Friday 9 30AM until 5 00PM All times Eastern Other times by appointment Call or e mail to make arrangements www rtsystemsinc com Program updates Answers to frequently asked questions can be reviewed under FAQs on this site techsupport rtsystemsinc com Should you choose to send a message via e mail be sure to include at the very lease the following details e The radio with which you use the Programmer e The version number of the Programming software found in the Programmer under Help About e Is the cable plugged into the 9 pin comport of the comp
72. VX8 Programmer Help VX Programmer Teal E file fdt Communications Settings Window Help OSH she Seeias 005 General Travel and Entertainment Receive Tirad Offset Frog Frequency Frequency en en a wr g Receive Trarnr pcs Frequency Frequency Power 144 00000 144 00000 i Noe ov He v 025 p 3 44550000 440 50000 500 MH Ninus 4452500 44125000 S00MH2 Minus 11250000 11250000 Simple FM Flecerve Tins Olivet ing DCS Uses oT Frequency Frequency Frequency Direction Mode hae Tee css Pelarlp CTCSS Power 14550000 14430000 E00 kiz Mi j MemeyChanTore 1108Hz 03 ANIN Ge High W OF 429900 47 52500 SOOMH2 Local Tore WSH2 AN TN IEH Lom 3 25 won Ke 44752500 5 00HH Pis most 143 25000 14226500 14326000 142 2500 14127000 14327900 14220000 14328500 142 22000 14929500 143 30000 14220500 16230000 143 14331000 1432800 16320800 14231500 14331000 14331000 Fa 149 32000 TANSO 1617500 COPIER 222 Sole 222222212222 lz PHA l asaras s 2009 RT Systems Inc VX8 Programmer Help by RT Systems Inc The Programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and options of the radio from your PC Using the Programmer you can create separate files for unique applications such as travel emergency activities or special events These files can contain dif
73. a file with the Version 3 programmer One Version 3 programmer installed Opening a file with the Version 3 programmer More than one Version 3 programmer installed The Version 3 programmers allow you to share Version 3 files from other radios even radios from other manufacturers Click the topic for details Opening ANY Version 3 file There have been many RT Systems programmers over the years The new Version 3 programmers can open and convert files from those older programmers Click to topic for details Opening existing programming files rdf or icf files Opening a Version 3 file Opening a file with the Version 3 programmer One Version 3 programmer installed e Select File Open from the menu at the top of the screen 2009 RT Systems Inc File Maintenance 191 LHirernencey exanples FT SOOUIC 7000 z ecarmpler PTESOO rhparrarery TP LL FIRE My Computer Network Fie My pare Files of type e Select the file that you want to open from the list presented Click the Open button at the bottom right This files opens in the programmer 2009 RT Systems Inc 192 VX8 Programmer Help Opening a file with the Version 3 programmer More than one Version 3 programmer installed e Select File Open from the menu at the top of the screen Roge More ToeNod CTCSS cress OCS r hme fes jas jE Nome 885 Hz Hir 3 LHvennencey yuon FTE O
74. aa een le aerae Na 102 User Beep Meloy r aer arr aaa arar raar aaa A ea PA AE AA EO ATA a Pear A EE eaa ASOD Enna aA EARNE KARNER EAS aSa Eaa 101 User B p Selections iae eave ca gata a A ete entre a A en en sein er aerat 102 a a e AE E EEEE T TTT T TT 102 Radio Menu Settings DTMF Internet 102 DTMF S ttings sise enr nan ne ni een se A sise 102 DIMP acta enh a ee A A re RP ne a 103 Internet Wires Settings ccisscicccicsceectcsccovcscsessetsevecciscscavesstsenccevevensversttesecesersnsusvosiedeceseustersuoesenceecevenstenseieveceress 104 Inter et Functionality csccocscescicoacecssccerenceussrevecccseesiivais seen ner Master nes 105 Radio Menu Settings VFO and Menu Skip 106 MY BandS isccisececssecceiscncosczcusscccessasscssessveiurerssccstecesiateicvosiessscssvashinuesdessciveustadshescesveuechsvsacbencesveeisvivs terne Sen den es 106 Menu Hem Skip meen mnnnne msn aeee o e araa ee annee nain rer mn enter en 106 Radio Menu Settings APRS GPS c cecccsseeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeenseeeenseeeeeeeeeesseeeneneees 107 Easy editing in the grid 112 Add Frequency Range sssissrisssmesis terne tenons teceonsiiistennettst 126 NSO ES nt ne TN ee A er SO ee 127 Clearing channel d tails sent castenedusceensiv cactentdvacneesie 125 GO o AEP E TEE TE E T CEE E E 112 Copying a CHECK DOr raana A E A E E ete lee de tee ne 120 2009 RT Systems Inc Contents O NO 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2
75. agement commands were added in the Version 3 programmers The commands are available when a row or rows are selected by clicking on the number of the row at the left and right click is pressed on the mouse These options are also available from the Edit menu at the top of the first screen e Cut Ctri X Removes the selected entry and leaves the memory channel blank This feature is designed to work for deletion of all the data in a memory channel rather than data in a specific column e Copy Ctrl C Copies the selected data for repeated use You can copy two different ways e Copy all the details of a Memory Channel one or several at once e or Copy details within one column from one cell to one or many at one time e In most cases data can be copied from one tab to another as in left and right memories e It can also be copied from one programmer to another both must be Version 3 programmers e Data that is not appropriate for where it is to be pasted i e a VHF frequency into a UHF channel will not be pasted Copying an entire memory channel or group of channels Shown here are details for copying within a file The same actions apply to copy data to another tab of the file or to another programmer Open the file 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 113 FFA Programmer Lists ef data FTA Cle git Conrericatira Settings Wire OSM shee GE AS Pau Trot het Frequency Frequency F
76. ailable should you want to save the pre programmed data The radio is not programmed after the process is complete This could indicate several things Most of those are specific to the radio The most general error is not an error in programming but the need to put the radio into Memory mode once programming is complete Many of the radios return to VFO when they are programmed Press the V M or MR or DM key on the radio See the manual for your specific model to identify the key press that changes the radio from VFO to memory mode It will be detailed there Once in memory mode the information programmed will be available for use Several of the Yaesu radios truly are not programmed when the download process is complete These radios have encountered an error during the programming process Try the process again It it continues to fail first be sure you are using the latest version of the programmer by updating from the Software Updates link of the website If the problem persists send the file that you are attempting to send to the radio We will examine it for any problem that might exist in the data Check the cabling between the radio and the computer by disconnecting and reconnecting at all connections Try the process again If you have problems sending a certain file to the radio Cancel the Send data to process and execute Get data from Be sure to open a New file File New into which the data will be read This prevents loss
77. ains brief details for using Travel Plus That program contains its own detailed help should you need more assistance Detailed in this help is information on using Travel Plus to create a file to program your radio 6 1 Creating a list in Travel Plus The ARRL TravelPlus repeater directory on CD can be used to create file that are easily imported into files for use to program your radio Using the Import feature of the RT Systems Programmers there is no need to enter the frequencies from a printed list These instructions very briefly cover creation of the list from TravelPlus Itis not intended to teach you to use that program It will cover step by step instructions for bringing that resulting file into your RT Systems Programmer for use to program your radio PI a _ Ee Mew hype Rete pore Glebe Opters GS tho Route Dit OMiee 0 Deg NOSE WRER ENDOG ires Clee Lose Bent Fowiaes crae e L ME Tey 01 07 E AEN A AER E A Namh ER ie aE R K hing yian Colymtius SO Daf RER Ex FRS 3 Bi Sie ae a 2009 RT Systems Inc 160 VX8 Programmer Help Then select the Create File button from the top of the screen TravelPlus displays the file of repeater frequencies found within your search area Ce Et p 1e Pepe Less 171 Sot ty Seance Once you are satisfied with the list that you generated from TravelPlus you are finished with Travel Plus Do not exit the program Run the RT System
78. ame symbol repeatedly e Symbol Auto Sends the symbol then moves to the next symbol automatically Learning Alpha Assign the letter to be repeated or upon which to start the auto progression through the letters Learning Number Assign the number to be repeated or upon which to start the auto progression through the letters Learning Symbol Assign the symbol from the list to be repeated or upon which to start the auto progression through the letters Learning Speed Set the speed for the code Learning Repeat Set the number of repeats for Alpha Number or Symbol 2009 RT Systems Inc 94 VX8 Programmer Help mode Training Speed Set the speed for the code Training Mode Choose the characters and pattern to be used for training e Alpha 5 Chr A group of five letters is sent once e Alpha Repeat Groups of five letters are sent The letters are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly e Number 5 Chr A group of five numbers is sent once e Number Repeat Groups of five numbers are sent repeatedly The numbers are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly e Mix 5 Chr A group of five alpha number or characters is sent once e Mix Repeat Groups of five alpha number or characters are sent repeatedly Characters of the groups are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly EAI Emergency Automatic Identification The E
79. annel Ctrl G Moves to the indicated channel number When this option is selected a screen opens into which you enter the channel number Enter the number and click OK to move to that memory channel programmed 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 145 ornot Goto Channel Enter channel number to move to Channel Cancel e Insert Channel Shift ins Inserts a blank row without deleting information present The current information and all that follows is pushed down to make room The number of rows inserted will equal the number of rows selected This is a great way to slip channel information into a list of channels Note Insertion of rows can result in the loss of data from the bottom of the list You will be warned if there is danger of data loss and given the opportunity to cancel the process to prevent this loss e Delete Channel Shift Del Removes the selected row All the data following the deleted row is pulled up to eliminate the blank row Beware Deleted data cannot be recovered Neither the Insert nor the Paste commands write the data to the grid If you accidentally delete data exit the Programmer WITHOUT saving The file will be restored to its condition when you last saved and the last deleted data will be restored Multiple channels can be deleted by selecting them all at once and selecting delete e Clear Channel Removes the data from the selected channel without moving
80. annel frequency can be retrieved by exiting Memory Tune mode In VFO this value could keep you from returning to your original frequency Select from 5 6 25 8 33 9 0 10 12 5 15 20 25 50 or 100 kHz steps as needed Auto is not included in the programmer since a when set to Auto the radio sets a value much as the programmer sets that value based on the frequency entered for the memory channel Note There are some special exceptions for setting step including e AM Broadcast band only step values of 9 0 and 10 0 kHz are available e Air band includes 8 33 kHz This step value is not available in 2009 RT Systems Inc 32 VX8 Programmer Help other modes e 5 kHz not available in 250 300 MHz range or above 580 MHz Mask A masked channel is not available for use either during scanning or when the radio is tuned manually in memory mode Masking a channel hides it until you unmask it from the face of the radio or by sending a file with this option unchecked Only then will it be available for use This is a good way to prevent another user from accidentally accessing a channelor to store memories for another area that are used only when you visit that place Attenuator Check to enable the front end attenuator that will reduce received signals and noise in an attempt to make reception better in a noisy setting With this option On weaker signals may not be heard The options are On checked and
81. are on the memories tab the memory channel information is printed Similarly if you are on the VFO tab the VFO channel information is printed 2009 RT Systems Inc 204 VX8 Programmer Help 8 5 e When this command is selected a print dialog will give you the opportunity to setup your printer e Hidden columns are not printed A printout can be customized including increasing type size by deliberately hiding columns before printing Access the Options screen with View Preferences from the Menu to select columns to hide e Only memory channels that are programmed are printed Your printout will not include all the blank channels in the file e Use Print Preview to see what your printout will look like and how many pages will be included before you send it to the printer This new option will help save lots of wasted paper Print Preview This new feature of the Version 3 programmers lets you preview the data to be printed before you waste paper sending it to the printer With the file open that you want to print select File Print Preview You will notice first that the screen changes Itis filled with the data that will be printed This is justa temporary change The order of your channels has not been changed in the file Then the screen opens to display the printed output you can expect 2009 RT Systems Inc File Maintenance 205 E C T7 Programmer IC T7 Untitled1
82. are set up from the main page of the programmer by turning on the Tone Mode and setting the CTCSS frequency or DCS code e Enhanced Paging amp Coded Squelch Pager requires more setup See the Pager section of this help for more details e Message required more setup See the Message section of this help for details 2 You select a Bell option from those listed on the main page of the programmer 3 You set the action of the bell number of rings or Continuous from the Sounds page of the Menu Settings screen accessed from the 2009 RT Systems Inc 54 VX8 Programmer Help Settings Global Radio Settings item in the menu at the top of the main screen A fourth step is required if you are using a customized sound for the bell The User defined ringers are set up on the Sounds tab of the Menu Settings section of the programmer accessed from the main screen with Settings Global Radio Settings Half Dev iation Check the box to engage Narrow 2 5 kHz Deviation as compared to 5 KHz normally or when this option is off This change helps prevent interference with other stations in a crowded environment Note The receiver s IF filter bandwidth is not changed via this setting This setting will not enable the radio to perform on new commercial channels that are on 2 5kHz steps Those frequencies are reserved for commercial use and are not available to amateur equipment Clock Shift Shifts the interna
83. as entered will appear Offset Direction The Offset Direction lets the Import process know whether to add plus or subtract minus the Offset Frequency from the Receive Frequency when calculating the Transmit Frequency for the memory channel Enter Plus Minus or for the process to recognize the command NOTE Be sure to use Offset Direction if your file contains and amp endash in this column Using Offset Frequency for this column will result in all channels being imported as simplex Operating Mode Enter FM AM or WFM as appropriate for the frequency Name Enter an Alpha Numeric tag up to 8 characters for the memory channel to provide an easy reminder of the function of a particular frequency Not all radios have this available for each memory channel Consult your Users Manual for details Tone Mode Use of the tone systems of the radio allows for silent monitoring until a call is received with a corresponding tone Tone mode also allows access to repeaters that are made private with a PL tone Most radios offer CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System or DCS Digital Coded Squelch to be tailored to your particular needs Consult your Users Manual for details specific to your model Use of either of the tone systems requires two steps Your import file will handle these steps in THREE 3 columns e Step 1 Turning on Tone Mode There are now so many different tone modes and combinations of them we recomme
84. as with a word processor it s an awful shame to lose everything if something happens to the computer during either of these processes Ifthe name of the current file is Untitled in the main window title bar you will be presented with a save file dialog and should enter a new filename The filename can be any combination of characters and spaces including numbers and letters When saving a file let the Programmer do the work All you need to enter is the name you wantfor the file Punctuation should be avoided The Programmer will add the extension Be sure that you do not enter an extension ora period at the end of the filename The Programmer will add the appropriate extension and save the file where it can be retrieved easily 8 6 1 Saving Programming Files Many different cloning files can be saved to your hard drive for permanent storage giving you the ability to reprogram your radio quickly and easily to suit your current use e Files are saved using the File Save or File Save Ascommand e When the window opens for the filename enter any name up to 256 characters including spaces but without a period at the end or an extension The Programmer will enter that information for you automatically 8 7 Save As Saves the current file under anew name e f several files are open the one that is active is the current file This file will be saved with the Save As command e This is a good way to start another file for ed
85. ased after the initial paging transmission Conversation can continue between all parties and others on the frequency 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 97 Note If there are others in the group without the Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch system they cannot initiate a call to you since they cannot transmit the tones needed to open the squelch on the radios with this feature They can participate in a conversation only once it has begun The Coded Squelch is reactivated after about 20 seconds of silence When the Coded Squelch feature is activated the P notation will appear at the 100 MHz digit of the frequency display When the Coded Squelch is open the P will flash on the display This gives you a visual indication of your ability to receive calls from all persons in your group If you want to have your radio remain silent until a call is received from anyone in your group use TSql Tone Squelch as the tone mode rather than the Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch system to allow for those who do not have this feature Itis safe to say that of today s radios all have Tone Squelch available while few have the Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch system To setup the Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch system in the programmer 1 Enter the memory channel information for the frequency to be used Note Most repeaters do not pass tone Unless you are sure of the repeater s ability to compl
86. at user melody in the User Beep Melody section of this screen 11 Select File Save to save the changes to the settings made on the Menu Settings screen If you are working in Untitled rsf you will be prompted for a filename Enter a name to complete the process 12 Select File Exit to close this screen and return to the main screen of the programmer 3 3 Radio Menu Settings Messages Open Message Select an option for the initial display of the radio at power on Type e Off There is no initial display The radio comes on ready to use e DC Voltage available to the radio is displayed beneath the Vertex Standard logo e Message Text of up to 6 characters is displayed beneath the Vertex Standard Logo Enter those characters in the Text field of this section e Normal Yaesu is displayed beneath the Vertex Standard logo 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 99 Text Enter up to 6 characters to be displayed when Message type is engaged Text Messages The radio provides a message feature which sends a text message up to 16 characters instead of sending a voice transmission This part of the help covers briefly the details of what is to be entered for the fields More details on this feature can be found in Messages In Detail section of this help e Message Member List Enter an identifier up to 8 characters for those in the group who will be sending and receiving m
87. ated with the memory channels are programmed from this screen These are not all the functions of the radio Other features are set once for the radio to use no matter which memory channel you re on These items are set on the Settings screen accessed through Settings Radio Menu Settings from the menu at the top of the screen In the VX 8 there are LOTS of other options to be set Columns continue off the right side of the window Use the bar at the bottom of the screen to move to these columns or press ENTER to step through each column Columns can be hidden using the selections of the Preferences screen Select Settings Preferences in the menu to access this screen These columns remain hidden in this and any other file new or otherwise until they are unhidden on the Preferences screen Information is entered into these columns automatically when a new frequency is entered The information in a hidden column is always there it is just not visible Make programming extra easy Try Simple Mode in the software for even less to enter New to the Version 3 programmers is a Simple Mode for quick memory channel entry In Simple Mode only the columns needed for the minimum information to set up the channel are shown on the screen Extra columns are hidden and filled with default information To put the screen into Simple Mode select Edit Simple Mode from the menu While in Simple Mode you cannot access the Preferences screen The programm
88. be selected and moved at once The group will move down one channel ata time The displaced memory channel will move to the top of the group being moved 2009 RT Systems Inc 126 VX8 Programmer Help e Add Frequency Range A convenient way to add lots of channels at once This is great for setting up a radio for scanning a certain range of channels When this option is selected you are presented with a window into which you enter the details of the channels to be entered Add Frequency List Starting Frequency MHz Number of channels 1 Frequency Step 5 kHz v Cancel Enter Starting Frequency The value of the first frequency of the list to be entered Any allowable frequency of the radio being programmed Number of channels Enter the number of channels to be entered You can insert as few as 1 to as many as 1000 channels at once You are not warned if you select more than the number of memory channels The process just inserts all that it can and ignores the rest Frequency Step Enter the value that will separate each of the frequencies in these channels Select 5kHz to 200 kHz Click OK and watch the screen fill Or Cancel to exit the process without change to your file The channels are inserted beginning at the currently selected channel i e if you have selected channel 40 the first channel will be added at channel 40 You are warned a channel will be overwritten and given the ability to n
89. be sent to the radio with the memory channel file until you change this file selection again Save the settings as part of the file with the memory information New to the Version 3 programmers is the option of saving the global settings with the memory channel information This feature is good two ways First if you think that you ll always use only one file for programming and you are more comfortable knowing that EVERYTHING thatis going to the radio is in this one file select this option Second if you are programming similar but not identical memory channel information for people who use their radios very differently keeping global menu settings in the file with the memory channel information would reduce the chance of programming a radio incorrectly Keep menu settings and frequencies in a single file option e From the main screen of the programmer select Settings Preferences e Click OK to close this screen e From the main screen of the programmer select Settings Radio Menu Settings e Make changes as needed e Click Close Apply changes and close if you want to save or Discard all 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 61 changes and close if you think you re made mistakes and need to return to the last time you saved this file Remember with each new file created the Radio Menu Settings return to factory defaults You must set these option for EACH memory channel
90. ber ID Twenty different member IDs can be entered of up to 8 characters each This information is sent as part of the message text The received message appears as Message from Message ID so enter your ID carefully since it will be sent 7 Check the box for the one to be sent as the message ID 8 Enter the Message Text Twenty different messages can be entered of up to 16 characters each into the Message Text of the Message Select List 8 Check the box to select the Message text to be sent This is the message that will be sent when the radio is programmed with this file To send other messages you need to know how to select a message and an ID from the face of the radio Things to consider about messages and IDs 1 Both radios must contain the same messages In testing the message text could occupy different message slots however it had to be there to be displayed 2 Both radios must contain the same message IDs You do not enter your information into all of the 20 slots The information of the person that you will receive a message from must also appear in the list for it to be displayed on the radio with the message 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 101 3 4 Radio Menu Settings Sounds Band Edge Beep Enables or disables the audible tone that sounds when the radio reaches a band edge during tuning or scanning Beep Level The volume of the beep is controlled by
91. ber or Symbol mode Training Speed Set the speed for the code Training Mode Choose the characters and pattern to be used for training e Alpha 5 Chr A group of five letters is sent once e Alpha Repeat Groups of five letters are sent The letters are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly e Number 5 Chr A group of five numbers is sent once e Number Repeat Groups of five numbers are sent repeatedly The numbers are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly e Mix 5 Chr A group of five alpha number or characters is sent once e Mix Repeat Groups of five alpha number or characters are sent repeatedly Characters of the groups are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly EAI Emergency Automatic Identification The Emergency Automatic Identification EAI feature is useful in situations where a person has become incapacitated Voice transmissions are not possible However with this feature properly configured and engaged the radio will respond automatically without having to press any buttons Setup for EAI is detailed in the EAI In Detail section of this help There are several other details to be addressed along with the two listed here 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 89 Enable Check to turn the EAI function on Time Set the interval of the emergency signal and the length of time it will be
92. callsign for legal operations If this is used for EAI in emergency situations other identifying information may be more helpful CW Learning Training The radio is equipped with a feature to help you learn Morse Code CW The tones heard during Learning and Training are not transmitted over the air Several options control this function Form Set to Characters per minute CPM or Words per minute WPM Strobe LED Check to enable flashing of the LED white for a visual representation of the CW being sent CW Pitch Set from 400 1000 MHz to suit your ability to hear the tone Learning Mode Choose the characters to be studied 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 75 e Alpha Sends the same alpha character repeatedly e Alpha Auto Sends an alpha character then moves to the next character automatically e Number Sends the same number repeatedly e Number Auto Sends the number then moves to the next number automatically e Symbol Sends the same symbol repeatedly e Symbol Auto Sends the symbol then moves to the next symbol automatically Learning Alpha Assign the letter to be repeated or upon which to start the auto progression through the letters Learning Number Assign the number to be repeated or upon which to start the auto progression through the letters Learning Symbol Assign the symbol from the list to be repeated or upon which to start the auto pro
93. cally when a unique CTCSS tone pair is received The others of the group can perform direction finding on this signal to locate the person The callsign of the incapacitated person will also be transmitted if these options have been set for this feature The EAI feature requires several steps for setup These include 1 Storing the desired frequency into the EAI Memory Channel 2 Setting up the CTCSS Tone Pair into the Receiving Pager Memory 3 Entering the callsign name or other identifying information into the CW ID 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 85 4 Setting the response interval Details are included here for setting up each of these from the Programmer 1 Storing the desired frequency into EAl Memory Channel e On the main screen of the Programmer select the EAI tab from those at the bottom of the screen e Enter the details for the channel to be used Note This must be a UHF frequency 2 Setting up the CTCSS Tone Pair into the Receiving Pager Memory e Access the Settings screen using Settings Global Radio Settings from the main screen of the Programmer e Once there select the ARTS CW EAI tab e The CTCSS Tone pair is selected from those available in the Receive Codes fields of the Pager section 3 Entering the callsign name or other identifying information into the CW ID e This will identify the receiving radio in the emergency situation the one of th
94. ccstetennetesosesessuctensesesensivcencsteteecsentessenctsesacecenducsencevesdsduentvesencedstaetees 63 Display Dual Mono 64 Fast Tone Search wisssevescccssieicccavsssncessacsvetweicdeseevaccsistveccdeseosciesustteuscecssscevesccessscsesavsauchectehaccevensav acevessucrenstsveauevestess 65 FW Key men A E A E T A E a A A A A 66 Ho ome Revers Key misska eana apa eaa a eaaa aetna ar e aAa ataa aa eare Aaa aa aaae era Ea rae naa aaa Pae aaah aaiae aada taie aiaa 66 Homie VEO Dial E EE E A E E E E 66 LCD Contrast 64 LED Dire rs sien Re rise en nan te nt amer ne te dns en den re ner nt ele tasse ee 64 LOCK einem neienedinennene E E E tente E E renier tete 66 LOCK MOG viscseisdicivssecavssicecsccsscectetstecencccinssencesvesedececusseteevsticsestsussesdeoseichistseduesdavseiehesesessectncsciehcedcesedinsbeicessyevesss 66 Memory Channel Step wcscssciccccisssiccsssccssecaviccascevccesiesseicseseosciccussveussenesssevesscsesscessavsnncuectetscsavessarducecessuctensssveaucvessnts 67 Memory Protect siccicciitecccscsccosslececscuds cencevecceess cae sctovsccacuvccveesussdaseivussccdebsenssuctsusseuuetueusbectevecceresvevabcctsveserivenenseuceesdeee 67 Memory Scan Mode wissvcssssccceccisesseccscttsiscniseconcescstcteseresesesscseciseceusueseesseucsectsssucovassaussvesstsnseyeossusivetsscervsvsstsencieetere 69 Memory Write a T e a a e E a a a r a ae a a e a a E a a Ea ae aS arae Aa aa aeaeaie iaasa 61 Mic Gain 67 Moni Tcall iiine
95. ced Data Handling Features The RT Systems programmers include import functionality that works with data in a flat comma tab or space delimited file This file will have not formatting codes as those found in a commercial spreadsheet or word processing document There are lots of details to be considered and addressed with the data in the flat file This process is very much garbage in garbage out This help contains details about how to create a file that can be imported successfully Review topics such as Creating a file for import The details of what should be in your file and how it should be formatted Import A more in depth description of the process Import Step 1 of 4 Step by step details with screen shots and comments on option selections Import Step 2 of 4 Step by step details with screen shots and comments on option selections Import Step 3 of 4 Step by step details with screen shots and comments on option selections Import Step 4 of 4 Step by step details with screen shots and comments on option selections 7 1 Creating a file for import Data for programming frequencies into the memory channels of a radio is available from many sources ARRL Repeater Directory ARRL Travel Plus local repeater listings and friends are a few of those sources Data can be given to you verbally in print or electronically The radio programmers give you this import function to transfer the data to a file
96. changes since you lost saved answer No If you have made changes answer Yes and proceed through the warnings again to save the file again Limitations for use of another commercial spreadsheet program include e The spreadsheet program will know none of the limitations of the radio It will allow you to enter any value in any space You will have to enter transmit and receive frequencies CTCSS tones and DCS codes carefully to be sure they are imported correctly to the radio e You will need to organize your data carefully The Programmer will import all the items from a single column as the same thing This can cause an odd split to be entered as Simplex or a non standard offset to be ignored if the data is not in a column labeled correctly or is mixed in with dissimilar data The Import File 2009 RT Systems Inc 174 VX8 Programmer Help The Import function is designed to assimilate some if not all of the following pieces of information for use by the Programmer As radio features vary so will the information to be imported i e frequency ranges the way offsets are handled special options such as mask clock shift etc Channel Number If your file has channel numbers and you opt to use this column during import your resulting file might not be what you expect e Ifthe Overwrite existing channels option is checked The information will be inserted into the specific channel no matter what is in the fi
97. creen accessed under Settings Radio Menu Settings View Settings in earlier versions The global settings will be read from the radio however by default these settings are not saved with the file Select Settings Radio Menu Settings to view change and save these settings Once saved these global settings will be sent to the radio every time it is programmed If they are not saved default settings will be sent to the radio with the memory programming To save these Global settings e Select Settings Radio Menu Settings View Settings in earlier versions from the menu The Settings screen opens e Verify that your settings are as you want them or make changes e From the top of this screen select File Save A Save dialog opens into which you enter afilename e Exit the Settings screen by selecting File Exit This settings file is now available for use by any saved file that you send to your radio 2009 RT Systems Inc Version 3 Programmer Overview 17 The only time it will not be used is if you read from a radio then send that data to a radio without saving the file In this scenario the current settings of the radio will be sent back with the memory channel data It is presumed in this scenario that you might be making changes to a radio other than your own By sending the global settings back to the radio just as they were read you don t encounter unexpected changes in the radio s pe
98. de the range of the sub band will not be displayed there as they will be on the main band The radio will simple skip over that memory channel when tuning in memory mode or scanning on the sub band Transmit Frequency Enter a specific transmit frequency or let the Programmer calculate this frequency based on the offset This field is always available however the transmit frequency for an odd split is the only value that must be manually entered Acceptable transmit frequencies are 144 148 MHz and 430 450 MHz Note In the Programmer you can enter details for frequencies outside the transmission abilities of the radio However the software will not enable transmission on these frequencies Transmission will be possible only if the radio has been properly modified Entering a Split pair When you are given information to program your radio you may be givena pair of frequencies one for transmit and a different one for receive This pair 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 47 is referred to as a split In a Yaesu radio a split is truly odd if the difference between the two frequencies is not evenly divisible by 50 If this is the case the pair can be entered with a plus or minus offset making the radio perform more efficiently It also gives you back the Reverse function should you ever need to listen to the input frequency for the repeater If this is the case see the section on Using a
99. e Select the tone frequency from those in the list The value must be in the list With Tone selected as the Tone Mode the value that appears in the DCS code column is ignored by the radio TSql CTCSS tone squelch is activated for both transmission and reception only signals encoded with the matching tone will open the squelch Your radio will remain silent otherwise When this option is selected the CTCSS column becomes available Select the tone frequency from those in the list The value must be in the list The radio uses the frequency set in the CTCSS Tone column for both Encode and Decode transmission and reception With TSql selected as the Tone Mode the value that appears in the DCS code column is ignored by the radio DCS Digital Coded Squelch mode is activated for transmission and reception When this option is selected the DCS column becomes available Select the code from those in the list The value must be in the list The radio uses the DCS Code for both transmissions and reception With DCS selected as the Tone Mode the value that appears in the CTCSS tone column is ignored by the radio Rev CTCSS Rev Tone Activates the reverse CTCSS Decoder which 2009 RT Systems Inc VX8 Programmer Help mutes the receiver when a matching CTCSS tone is heard When this option is selected the CTCSS column becomes available Select the tone frequency from those in the list The value must be in the list
100. e Weather Enables or disables the front end attenuator for operations in these three special memory channel bands The front end attenuator reduces all signals and noise which may make reception better in a noisy setting i e electric noise With this option On weaker signals may not be heard since the sensitivity of the radio is reduced in an effort to eliminate interference Audio Mute Level Automatically reduce the audio level of the Receive Only band when a signal is received on the Main band The audio can be reduced 30 50 or 100 Auto Power Off Set the time after which the transceiver will automatically shut off in an attempt to conserve battery life Auto Repeater Shift ARS The Auto Repeater Shift option automatically sets the offset for any frequency to which you tune manually while in VFO The shiftis determined by a preset plan as shown in the Automatic Repeater Offset section of the radio s manual While this option is useful while in VFO or memory tune any time you tune the radio manually it does not affect the functionality of the programmer nor the radio s functionality on a memory channel The option in On by default BlueTooth Set The radio has the ability to use the options BH 1 or BH 2 Bluetooth headset for wireless Vox operations Use of this device requires installation of the BU 1 Bluetooth Adapter Unit in the radio Options to be configured include Vox Enables functions of the TX RX switchin
101. e at a rate of five words per minute Enter the message in the Text field on the Emergency section e Beep CW Sends the emergency message in Morse code via the speaker and Busy Tx indicator at five words per minute Paging The radio includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder decoder and a dedicated microprocessor providing paging and selective calling features This allows you to place a call to a specific station Paging and to receive calls of your choice directed only to you Code Squelch Configure the options here for Answer Back Check the box to have the radio respond automatically to the received call Receive Codes The pair of tones that must be received before you can hear a signal while you are using Paging Transmit Codes The pair of tones that are transmitted with your signal so that others engaged in Paging can receive and hear your signal Setup for Paging and the Paging functionality are detailed in the Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch section of this help There are several other details to be addressed along with those listed here 3 2 6 1 Emergency Operations Emergency Operations The radio has an Emergency feature that must be activated from the face of the radio This feature would be helpful for finding someone lost but not incapacitated or for alerting others traveling with you of a danger in your vicinity The Emergency feature is activated by pressing and holding in the Hm RV key for one s
102. e if the display is legible data separated by commas you are well on your way If however the data appears in one very long line you should return to the original source to extract the data with line feed breaks at the end of each record If the Notepad display has orderly lines of legible data separated by commas it is ready for use by the programmer It is fine if you see two commas right together The process can handle a blank field 2009 RT Systems Inc Advanced Data Handling Features 173 Saving an Excel file for import If you work on a file in Excel for import to the programmer that file must be saved as a comma delimited file before you leave Excel The Programmer cannot import an Excel file with all its formatting codes What it can work with is the flat file output of that file e InExcel select File Save as e Inthe Save As window change the Save as Type to CSV comma delimited csv e Enter a file name for the output file Pay attention to the drive and directory to which the file is being saved You will need to be able to find the file later for use during import e Excel will raise a warning s about worksheets and formatting that will be lost if the file is saved in this format Answer to the affirmative OK or Yes to the message s eliminating the formatting is exactly what you want e When you exit Excel you will be asked again if you want to save the csv file If you have made no
103. e Transmitter Battery Saver function that automatically lowers the power output level based on the strength of the last signal received The options are On checked and Off unchecked The default is Off VFO Set the VFO band edge condition for manual tuning e All When the VFO frequency reaches the high end of the current band scanning continues with the low end of the next band e Band When the VFO frequency reaches the hight end of the current band scanning continues at the low end of the same band Volume Key Mode Change how the Vol key responds when pressed This change determines whether you continue to hold the Vol key while turning the Knob to adjust the volume or whether the Vol key holds automatically for 3 seconds during which time adjustments can be made using the Knob Options are e Normal Volume adjustment via the knob is possible while the Vol key is being held e 3 Seconds Volume adjustment via the knob is possible for 3 seconds after the Vol key has been pressed and released the Vol key does not have to be held during that adjustment Vox Enable and set Vox sensitivity Vox is the ability to transmit through the radio without pressing the PTT The radio becomes voice activated While this feature is good in some situations remember you are not the only thing it will hear and transmit Inanoisy setting you radio could transmit continually making communications impossible for others on that frequency
104. e at the number in the grey box at the left of the first row to be selected Click and hold the left mouse button as you drag the pointer over the next several channel that you want to copy The channels must be sequential for multi channel copying All the selected channels will be highlighted in black 2009 RT Systems Inc 134 VX8 Programmer Help 14709500 14705000 14709790 147 09000 147 09900 147 07000 ERREFE EREE EE E x 147 64000 600 bHe 147 64500 600 bHe 147 6000 600 kHz 147 E2200 600 kHz 147 E6000 600 kHz 147 66500 600 kHz 147 67000 600 kHz 2222222 2HEEEEEEE BIHO Memories Lia Msrories WO Howe From the menu at the top of the screen use your mouse to left click on Edit From the menu that opens use the mouse to left click on Copy You can also copy by pressing Ctrl C with the mouse pointing within the selected area i e just look at where the mouse pointer is on the screen It must by within the black area on the screen of the programmer for this keystroke to have any effect Or while pointing within the highlighted area right click and select Copy from the menu that opens 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 135 Show Scie Node Bird Go Oe lost Oran Delete Channa Osy Owi Mere Up ive own 94 Frequency barye ce FN FN GT EN FN Fu FN N N Fu N Fu Copre the selection and put tan the Cli
105. e number of repeats for Alpha Number or Symbol mode Training Speed Set the speed for the code Training Mode Choose the characters and pattern to be used for training e Alpha 5 Chr A group of five letters is sent once e Alpha Repeat Groups of five letters are sent The letters are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly e Number 5 Chr A group of five numbers is sent once e Number Repeat Groups of five numbers are sent repeatedly The numbers are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly e Mix 5 Chr A group of five alpha number or characters is sent once e Mix Repeat Groups of five alpha number or characters are sent repeatedly Characters of the groups are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly EAI Emergency Automatic Identification The Emergency Automatic Identification EAI feature is useful in situations where a person has become incapacitated Voice transmissions are not possible However with this feature properly configured and engaged the radio will respond automatically without having to press any buttons Setup for EAI is detailed in the EAI In Detail section of this help There are several other details to be addressed along with the two listed here Enable Check to turn the EAI function on Time Set the interval of the emergency signal and the length of time it will be transmitted 2009 RT Systems Inc P
106. e or DCS Code column is set to the appropriate value transmissions will not get through unless this column is set to an appropriate function Tone CTCSS tone generator is activated for transmission only this mode is used for many if not most repeater operations When this option is selected the CTCSS column becomes available Select the tone frequency from those in the list The value must be in the list With Tone selected as the Tone Mode the value that appears in the DCS code column is ignored by the radio TSql CTCSS tone squelch is activated for both transmission and reception only signals encoded with the matching tone will open the squelch Your 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 29 radio will remain silent otherwise When this option is selected the CTCSS column becomes available Select the tone frequency from those in the list The value must be in the list The radio uses the frequency set in the CTCSS Tone column for both Encode and Decode transmission and reception With TSql selected as the Tone Mode the value that appears in the DCS code column is ignored by the radio DCS Digital Coded Squelch mode is activated for transmission and reception When this option is selected the DCS column becomes available Select the code from those in the list The value must be in the list The radio uses the DCS Code for both transmissions and reception With DCS selected as the Tone Mode
107. e person in trouble This automatic ID option is especially useful when voice transmission is not possible e Access the Settings screen using Settings Global Radio Settings from the main screen of the Programmer e Once there select the ARTS CW EAI tab e Enter your callsign name or other identifying string up to six characters in the CW ID 4 Setting the response interval e Access the Settings screen using Settings Global Radio Settings from the main screen of the Programmer e Once there select the ARTS CW EAI tab e Set Timer in the EAI section on this screen The radio can be set to transmit 2009 RT Systems Inc 86 VX8 Programmer Help a brief 0 5 second beep tone every 2 5 seconds Interval or to transmit continuously Continuous for the time assigned 3 2 6 Emergency Operations Setup ARTS Auto Range Transponder System The ARTS feature is described in detail in the Auto Range Transponder System section of this Help Beep The ARTS function can operate either silently or audibly Silently the display shows the INRANGE or OUT RANGE condition of the transceivers The beep alerts you to the location status of the radios The available options include e OFF for silent operations e INRANGE fora beep only when the radios first confirm that you are within range The radios then remain silent as long as you remain within range e ALWAYS for a beep to sound every ti
108. e radio to use that tone The tone value columns are disabled until you turn the tone on Then only the 2009 RT Systems Inc 132 VX8 Programmer Help appropriate column is made active When this option in unchecked you will be able to adjust the tone value even if the Tone Mode has not been set for that memory channel Offset Frequency Defaults Defaults are set for US radios Others are presented to make data entry easier in other countries where those defaults are different 4 23 Simple mode gt fewer details to enter Many new data management commands were added in the Version 3 programmers The commands are available when a row or rows are selected by clicking on the number of the row at the left and right click is pressed on the mouse These options are also available from the Edit menu at the top of the first screen e Cut Ctri X Removes the selected entry and leaves the memory channel blank This feature is designed to work for deletion of all the data in a memory channel rather than data in a specific column e Copy Ctri C Copies the selected data for repeated use You can copy two different ways e Copy all the details of a Memory Channel one or several at once e or Copy details within one column from one cell to one or many at one time e In most cases data can be copied from one tab to another as in left and right memories e It can also be copied from one programmer to another
109. e top of the screen e Select Preferences 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 131 e Once on the Preferences screen select the Memory Defaults tab Preferences Grid Dizplay Memory Delauks M Check ShowName Automaticaly M Convest Spit offsets to standand Plus SRE ot Minus when avaiable fm 100MHz Offset Frequency Detauks M Disable CTCSS DCS and other Tone 2m 800kHz2 X oh dng to the Tone Mode Per rte eg dorer 123cm 1 60 MHz 70cm 500MH2 vf Check Show Name Automatically For radios with an extra column for show name having this option selected checked lets the programmer mark that check automatically when you enter a name for that memory channel this eliminates that extra step With this option checked you can uncheck a Show Name box at any time if you would rather display the frequency for a given memory channel Convert Split Offsets to standard Plus and Minus when available This option is for programming Yaesu radios only as Icom radios work only with Plus Dup and Minus Dup offsets See the discussion of Non standard offsets in the Programmer Main Window section of this help for a complete explanation Disable CTCSS DCS and other Tone columns according to the Tone Mode selection The Version 3 programmer has been designed to help you enter information for tones used for repeater access You cannot enter a tone unless you have selected a Tone Mode which tells th
110. eater control 2009 RT Systems Inc 104 VX8 Programmer Help DTMF Autodial memories store telephone numbers for autopatch use or strings for repeater control or Internet link access You can also store short autopatch or Internet link access code streams so as to avoid having to send them manually Entering DTMF Details e Access the DTMF screen via Settings Radio Menu Settings Select the DTMF tab on the Menu Settings screen that opens e The tones that will be transmitted are entered into the DTMF fields numbered 1 9 Allowable characters are 0 9 A B C D and fora pause 3 5 2 Internet Wires Settings DTMF DTMF Autodial memories are provided allowing you to store telephone numbers for autopatch use Youcan also store short autopatch or Internet link access code streams so as to avoid having to send them manually e Auto Dialer Enable or disable the DTMF Autodialer feature to allow transmission of DTMF tones for autopatch or Internet link access e Channel Select the one of the 9 DTMF memory channels to use e DTMF Speed Set the speed at which the DTMF tones are transmitted Some repeaters require alteration to this speed to hear all the tones correctly e DTMF Delay Set the amount of time that passes between when the PTT is pressed and the first tone is heard e DTMF Memories Enter up to 16 characters into each of the 9 memories for DTMF tones Acceptable entries are 0 9
111. eceive Frequency being entered i e 2M Band is always 600 kHz 430 Band is always 5 0 MHz etc e Although an Offset Frequency is displayed for every memory channel itis not used by the radio if the Offset direction is set to Simplex e Yaesu radios can use an Offset Frequency of any value in 50 kHz steps i e any value ending in x00 or x50 where x is any digit from 0 to 9 with a Plus or Minus Offset Direction This gives you the ability to use the Reverse 2009 RT Systems Inc 48 VX8 Programmer Help function of the radio although your frequency pair is not separated bya standard offset value e Any offset frequency value is ignored by the radio if the offset direction is set to Simplex or Split Using a Non Standard Offset Frequency Value A non standard Offset Frequency value is entered by typing that value into the Offset Frequency field after the Receive Frequency has been entered for that channel Then select Plus or Minus in the Offset Direction column and watch the Programmer calculate the Transmit Frequency Values would be entered as an exact number including the decimal to denote kHz e Given the pair 146 650 and 147 300 e The Offset Frequency entered would be 650 decimal six five zero Without the decimal an error is raised in the Programmer that a valid Offset Frequency should be entered e The Offset Direction would be set to Plus As another example e The pair 147 255 and 145 940
112. econd 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 91 When this is feature is engaged e The radio is placed on the UHF amateur band Home channel be sure everyone in the group is on the same frequency e The radio emits a loud Alarm sound the volume is controlled by the VOL knob e The Tx Busy led of the radio flashes bright white e The emergency feature can be disabled temporarily when the PTT is pressed allowing for transmission on the UHF Home channel frequency and e The emergency feature automatically begins again 2 seconds after the transmission has ended Using the settings of the Emergency option on the General tab of the menu settings screen Settings Radio Menu Settings General select the alarm used when the Emergency function is engaged Available values include the following with a default of Beep and Strobe e Beep Strobe Loud alarm sounds along with flashing of the Busy Tx led e BEEP Loud Alarm sounds e Strobe The Busy Tx led flashes bright white e Beam The Busy Txled glows continuously in white e Beam Beep Aloud alarm sounds and the Busy Tx led glows white continually e CW The Busy Tx led flashes the message in 5 wpm Morse code The message is entered in the Message field of the Emergency section e CW Beep The Busy Tx led flashes the message in 5 wom Morse code and simultaneously a loud alarm is sounded 3 2 7 Paging ARTS Auto Range Transpo
113. ed in the Encode or Decode modes This value is set independently for each memory channel A value that appears in this field is ignored by the radio if one of the tone modes that uses CTCSS is not activated DCS Code This field becomes active when Tone Mode is set to DCS D Code T DCS or D Tone Select one of the 104 codes available for use when the radio is in DCS mode This value is set independently for each memory channel A value that appears in this field is ignored by the radio if one of the tone modes that uses DCS is not activated DCS Polarity Thie field becomes available when the Tone Mode is set to DCS D Code T DCS or D Tone Select the function for the inverted DCS Tone See the section on DCS Tone Inversion in this help for more details on this function of the radio Generally this options is left as the default RN TN for normal DCS tone operations The options for this function include RN TN Receive and transmit the Normal DCS Tone RI TN Receive the Inverted DCS Tone and transmit the Normal DCS Tone RB TN Receive both Normal and Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Normal DCS Tone RN Tl Receive the Normal DCS Tone and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 31 RI Tl Receive and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone RB Tl Receive both Normal and Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone User CTCSS This field becomes acti
114. een once the feature is disabled Radio Menu Settings VFO and Menu Skip My Bands VFO skip bands The My Bands feature lets you select bands to be omitted when selecting VFOs with the Band key In the programmer an unchecked selection is included on the radio To omit a band check the box next to that selection Both AM and FM cannot checked Similarly all of the ham bands cannot be omitted Menu Item Skip This process is completed in two steps Select the menu items that will not appear when you access the Set Item menu in the radio Check Extended Menu On to hide these items on the radio If items are selected and the Extended Menu On item is not the selected items will appear with an asterick beside each Once the Extended Menu item is set to On 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 107 either in the radio or from the programmer these menu items will be hidden Note You should know how to engage and disengage each of these functions from the face of the radio In the field away from your computer you may need tp access a band or an item that is hidden 3 7 Radio Menu Settings APRS GPS The Automatic Packet Reporting System APRS was designed to support rapid reliable exchange of information for local tactical real time information events or nets The concept which dates back to the mid 1980 s is that all relevant information is transmitted immediately to ever
115. ellings See kip Keep menu settings and kip HM 2 frequencies in 4 single ffe kip HM 3 ori fam ban Sn bu Gun fr San Ve un ty Ven Sas fat a Freeze Columns The option to freeze can be applied to any or all columns Select the number of columns to remain on the screen at all times as you scroll to the right of the spreadsheet Having these columns always available for reference can be a great help for identifying the memory channel being edited Hidden Columns Mark the columns to hide Selected columns can be marked as hidden which removes them from the screen display During editing these fields are completed with default information for the radio This option is a global setting and will affect every file new or existing In an existing file the data in these columns is not lost it is simply not displayed In a new file a hidden column is filled with a default value Hidden column data is not printed Columns can be marked as hidden to customize printed output and then restored for additional data management 2009 RT Systems Inc 130 VX8 Programmer Help Note Several columns are hidden and unhidden with the Simple Mode option found under Edit from the menu of the main screen Simple mode hides all but the columns required for memory channel operations When you leave Simple Mode all columns will again be visible Alternate row colors Select a color for the text Fore and or bac
116. ending data to the radio is different in all radios than that to Get data from the radio Send Data To VX 8 1 Plug the cable securely into the Speaker Mic jack on the top of the radio 2 Press and hold the FW key while turning on the radio Verify the radio displays CLONE Press the Mode key on the radio Verify that the radio shows WAIT nD om e o Click OK to start transfering the data Cancel Follow the steps on this screen When you click OK a progress bar appears letting you know that the process is being completed When the transfer is complete the transfer status window disappears and the Programmer returns to the Main Window With the radio off remove the cloning cable The radio is ready to power up and use with the newly programmed settings Troubleshooting Modified Radio If your radio has been modified you need to read from the radio Get data from into a new file before you attempt to write data to the radio When the Get data from process is used even if the radio is not yet programmed the Programmer gets the data it needs to know that the radio is modified 2009 RT Systems Inc Radio Computer data transfer 155 When you use Get data from for the sake of establishing communications you need to save the file ONLY if you want to save the memory data that is currently in the radio The Programmer already has what it needs The option to save is av
117. ents of the Yaesu directory appear 2009 RT Systems Inc File Maintenance 197 Look iri En Yoess Ca anes 1e anrs 20 MyRecet 3 anes 2F Documents Serio B orn DFT Desitop Lorra FT50 Fs E gt rrso DFe CoFT1500 93 C2Fr2600 My Campi T9000 CLDF17100 N lt My Docunerts My Hak Fie pare Places Aado Data fie FT BO e In this example there are lots of directories the ones with the little yellow folders since all the original programmers were installed on this machine In your case there is probably only one directory little yellow folder In either case find the FT 60 directory the one with the little yellow folder and the words FT 60 next to it Find the FT 60 directory Point at it with your mouse Use the Left mouse button to click on it Release the mouse button Move the pointer to the Open button Left click the mouse once on the Open button Lookin E FTS Mp Docunerts PE My Cosgate My Network Fle pame Places Fies of bps Rado Data F es F TOO e Yes a blank screen appears This is normal At the bottom of that screen find the Files of type box Use the left mouse button to click on the down arrow atthe right of that box Select Old Radio Files rdf from that list The names of the available files will appear on the screen 2009 RT Systems Inc 198 VX8 Programmer Help Look gr ELGE e Dae O 5 ovignal Read rd
118. er controls what columns are hidden while in this mode 2009 RT Systems Inc 36 VX8 Programmer Help Details to be entered for Memory Channels Receive Frequency Enter a receive frequency for the memory channel Acceptable frequencies are detailed in the User s Manual for the radio e Unacceptable frequencies cannot be entered into the Programmer Cellular frequencies are blocked e Memory channels can store any acceptable frequency in any order i e UHF can follow VHF or any other band order e The first memory channel must be programmed e While memory channels can be entered in any order the sub band receives on fewer bands than does the main band Realize that memory channels containing frequencies outside the range of the sub band will not be displayed there as they will be on the main band The radio will simple skip over that memory channel when tuning in memory mode or scanning on the sub band Transmit Frequency Enter a specific transmit frequency or let the Programmer calculate this frequency based on the offset This field is always available however the transmit frequency for an odd split is the only value that must be manually entered Acceptable transmit frequencies are 144 148 MHz and 430 450 MHz Note In the Programmer you can enter details for frequencies outside the transmission abilities of the radio However the software will not enable transmission on these frequencies Trans
119. er of channels to be entered You can insert as few as 1 to as many as 1000 channels at once You are not warned if you select more than the number of memory channels The process just inserts all that it can and ignores the rest Frequency Step Enter the value that will separate each of the frequencies in these channels Select 5kHz to 200 kHz Click OK and watch the screen fill Or Cancel to exit the process without change to your file The channels are inserted beginning at the currently selected channel i e if you have selected channel 40 the first channel will be added at channel 40 You are warned a channel will be overwritten and given the ability to not overwrite or to cancel the process If you choose No to prevent loss of the current channel information the skipped frequency is entered into the next available space and not lost e Sort Great for data management or to arrange your channels permanently for a special use New to the Version 3 5x programmers is the ability to Undo a sort You can now sort the list on a given parameter touch up a group of entries then put the list back in its original order with the changes that you made When this option is selected you are presented with a window for 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 147 selection of the options Sort by Receive Frequency Then sort by Cancel None Sort Mode Channel Sort Selectioin Ascending Selected
120. er will set the Offset Frequency and Offset Direction as needed for this pair Ignore these two columns The information in these two columns may change when the file is opened again if the offset can be figured to a 50kHz value and the direction set to plus or minus This gives you back functionality on the radio that is lost with a channel marked Split If you see this change ignore it The radio will function exactly the same when you use it with these different settings You are finished with this entry unless you need to enter Name Tone or other details for this memory channel Offset Frequency Standard offsets include 100 500 and 600 kHz and 1 0 1 6 3 0 5 0 and 7 6 MHz e The default Offset Frequency depends on the band of the Receive Frequency being entered i e 2M Band is always 600 kHz 430 Band is always 5 0 MHz etc e Although an Offset Frequency is displayed for every memory channel itis not used by the radio if the Offset direction is set to Simplex e Yaesu radios can use an Offset Frequency of any value in 50 kHz steps i e any value ending in x00 or x50 where x is any digit from 0 to 9 with a Plus or Minus Offset Direction This gives you the ability to use the Reverse function of the radio although your frequency pair is not separated bya standard offset value e Any offset frequency value is ignored by the radio if the offset direction is set to Simplex or Split Using a Non Standard Offset Frequency Va
121. erformed while in VFO mode e Band Scanning includes frequencies in the current band Note Step is an important part of scanning Set too low scanning may be too slow Set too high you may miss frequencies you really wanted to check VFO step is adjusted in the programmer on the VFO tab It can be set independently for each band e All Scanning includes frequencies across the entire receiving range of the radio other than the FM broadcast band Remember the radio has Skip channels that mark a frequency to be skipped during scanning Use of these can make VFO scanning much more efficient 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 71 e 1 MHz 2 MHz 5 MHz Scanning will include frequencies within the designated bandwidth e PMS X Scanning includes only those memory channels within the selected PMS frequency pair The PMS Programmed Memory Scan limits are set as Limit Memories in the programmer Smart Search Set the Smart Search sweep option Available values are Single and Continuous as described below The default is Single e Single The transceiver sweeps the current band once in each direction starting at the current frequency All channels with activity up to 15 in each direction are loaded into the Smart Search memories Whether or not all the memories are filled the search is halted after one sweep in each direction e Continuous The transceiver sweeps in each direction
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123. essages This can be name callsign or other identifying information Check the box next to the one that is your personal identification e Message Select List Enter the text to be sent up to 16 characters Check the box next to the one that you want to send 3 3 1 Text Messages In detail The radio provides a message feature which sends a text message up to 16 characters instead of sending a voice transmission Twenty 20 different messages can be programmed into memory for easy access When one is selected to be sent the text and your ID are sent NOTE The Message Feature requires that all members 1 Use the VX 3R FTM 10R or VX 8 transceiver a combination of these three can be used 2 Store the same message text into the Message Select List 3 Store the same member text into the same location of the Message Member List and 4 Set the same frequency Messages cannot be sent through repeaters To set up messages 1 Enter the frequency for the channel This must be a simplex channel as repeaters do not pass this information 2009 RT Systems Inc 100 VX8 Programmer Help 2 Set the Tone Mode to Message 3 Set the Bell option optional in the Bell column on the main page of the programmer 4 Access the Menu Settings screen through the Settings Radio Menu Setting menu at the top of the main screen 5 Select the Messages tab of the Settings screen 6 Enter the Mem
124. ete this part of the transmission this feature should be used for simplex radio to radio transmissions 2 On this memory channel set Tone Mode to Pager You will notice that none of the tone frequency fields become available on the main screen when this option is selected This is normal functionality for the programmer since tone frequencies for this function are not set here 3 Set the Bell to ring when a call is received Optional This is done by setting the Bell column on the Main screen of the programmer to a selection other than Off 4 From the menu at the top of the screen select Settings Radio Menu Settings The Menu Settings screen opens 5 Select the ARTS CW EAI tab 6 In the Pager section on this page set the CTCSS tones for Receive and Transmit Codes Both the number of the selection and the tone to be used are shown in the programmer 7 Check the box for Answer Back to have the radio respond 2009 RT Systems Inc 98 VX8 Programmer Help automatically to the received catbtional Contingent on FCC rules governing automatic transmissions in the 144 Mhz frequency range 8 If the Bell option is engaged Bell column on the main page of the programmer select the Sounds tab of the Menu Settings screen 9 Set the option for CTCSS DCS Bell to the number of rings or Continuous 10 If the Bell option is set to User 1 2 or 3 on the main page of the programmer configure th
125. f BE adone ra Hy Recert Documents Desktop e Use the mouse to point at the name of the file that you want to open Click the left mouse button once to select that file lok fear gt er Ee f origns Read rd My Recent D gs My Competes My heiek Fie pare RodoResd act Places Files of type Od Faso F es 14 e Release the left mouse button Move the pointer to Open Click the left mouse button once to open the file 2009 RT Systems Inc File Maintenance 199 F Trereret Ohmi Frequency Semtex wjn z Pur 147 61000 600 tH 147 61500 600 kHz 147 62000 600 tHe 147 62500 600 kHz 147 63000 600 tH 147 63500 600 kHz 147 64006 600 kHz 147 64500 600 kHz 147 65000 600 tH 147 65500 600 tH 147 66000 600 bH gt Phs MEOLO manag 222222222222 e All the data of the original file is converted into a new Version 3 file for the FT 60 e Now save this new file so you don t have to do this again every time Also once saved as a new Version 3 file you can use this data for other radios once you have the Version 3 programmer for them Advanced feature explained below From the menu select File then Save as from the list Use the left mouse button to make this selection Fe Hy Recert Documents G Desitop My Docunerts My Helwork Fie pare Digna FTED Fie Les 1 Css Sore s yoe Rado Data Fee FTE Cancel e Enter a filena
126. f you are programming each radio uniquely No guesswork about what the configuration of the global settings Once they are set they stay set in this file until you make a change to them Viewing and Changing Programming Files The Programmer begins in a screen displaying memory channel information for the radio Default information found in a factory fresh radio is contained in the file Anywhere this information is displayed it can be changed Memory information is easily entered in a spreadsheet style layout You can view rearrange eliminate or edit these entries Memory channel 1 must be programmed in most radios VFOs and Home channels must be programmed Memory channel 1 and 2009 RT Systems Inc Version 3 Programmer Overview 19 limit memory channels VFO and Call channels must each contain an frequency appropriate for the band The programmer checks for missing data when Send data to is executed Columns not regularly used are easily hidden with the selections under Settings Preferences View Preferences in earlier versions Customize your screen for the information you use most often Radio Menu Settings Global menu settings which in earlier programmers occupied the opening screen are now entered on a Settings screen accessed under Settings Radio Menu Settings View Settings in earlier versions Here options are set for menu settings of the radio that do not change with each memory channel
127. ferent settings such as memories power management features and DTMF numbers for each purpose The Programmer also gives you the ability to read a configuration from the radio The configuration would be stored in a file on your computer to be changed easily Then with minimal button pushing you can send the altered file back to program the radio VX8 Programmer Help 2009 RT Systems Inc All rights reserved No part of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems for other than your own use without the written permission of the publisher Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document Printed April 2009 VX8 Programmer Help Table of Contents Part I
128. fined ringers are set up on the Sounds tab of the Menu Settings section of the programmer accessed from the main screen with Settings Global Radio Settings Half Dev iation Check the box to engage Narrow 2 5 kHz Deviation as 2009 RT Systems Inc 44 VX8 Programmer Help compared to 5 KHz normally or when this option is off This change helps prevent interference with other stations in a crowded environment Note The receiver s IF filter bandwidth is not changed via this setting This setting will not enable the radio to perform on new commercial channels that are on 2 5kHz steps Those frequencies are reserved for commercial use and are not available to amateur equipment Clock Shift Shifts the internal reference frequency slightly to eliminate birdies that interfere on other channels Bank Check the box to assign a memory channel to a given Bank More details about using banks can be found in the Using Memory Banks section of this help e A memory channel can be assigned to all Banks by checking all of the columns or it can be omitted completely by not checking a box at all e When the radio is operated in Memory Bank Mode only those channels assigned to the selected Bank will be available for use and scanning e There is no need to put all the memories in all the memory banks All the memories are available when you are not operating in a selected memory bank Note If you are assigning cha
129. first steps in troubleshooting are as follows e Do NOT turn the radio off Do these steps exactly as listed here e Cancel the process on the computer 2009 RT Systems Inc 152 VX8 Programmer Help e Once the screen closes select Communications Get data from radio from the main page of the programmer e When the screen opens skip to step 4 and click OK without doing anything on the radio e Then press the Band key and watch the radio change If it changes to CLONE press the Band key again The radio was always in CLONE mode There was no reason to turn it off an back on again This often gets the process going after a failure When the Get data from process is complete the Programmer will return to the spreadsheet of the main window where the information taken from the radio is displayed This information is ready to be edited and saved The radio can remain connected to the computer while changes are being made in the programmer These changes are not reflected in the radio until you complete the Send data to process in the programmer Leave the radio in CLONE mode or turn it off while it is connected to the radio If it is on in normal mode it may act funny since the PTT line is active in the programming cabling If you are doing major editing turn the radio off and remove the cloning cable Then return to the programmer for editing the file Once your editing is complete connect the radio
130. g circuit of the Bluetooth function Off Disable the receive function PTT The Bluetooth function works through the PTT High Vox operations with increased receive sensitivity high 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 63 gain Low Vox operations with decreased receive sensitivity low gain Mode Control the receiver audio output mode of the Bluetooth unit ignored with BH 2 Stereo Outputs stere receive audio while listening to FM Broadcast Note When this option is selected the VOX function is disabled even if it has been engaged TX RX switching is performed only by pressing the PTT Mono Outputs monaural receive audio while listening to FM Broadcast Save Enable or disable the battery saver in the BH 1 or BH 2 device If there has been no signal for 20 seconds the saver puts the BH 1 or BH 2 into sleep mode to conserve battery life The device becomes active again when a signal is received or the PTT is pressed Power Enable or disable the B uetooth unit P Code The code used to identify your B uetooth device to your radio The default code can be changed See page 72 for details of how to assign that code to the BH 1 or BH 2 once it has been changed in the radio Busy Channel Lock Out The Busy Channel Lock Out feature stops the radio from transmitting if a signal is being received Busy LED Control the LED that lights in the Band A or B key indicati
131. gression through the letters Learning Speed Set the speed for the code Learning Repeat Set the number of repeats for Alpha Number or Symbol mode Training Speed Set the speed for the code Training Mode Choose the characters and pattern to be used for training e Alpha 5 Chr A group of five letters is sent once e Alpha Repeat Groups of five letters are sent The letters are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly e Number 5 Chr A group of five numbers is sent once e Number Repeat Groups of five numbers are sent repeatedly The numbers are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly e Mix 5 Chr A group of five alpha number or characters is sent once e Mix Repeat Groups of five alpha number or characters are sent 2009 RT Systems Inc 76 VX8 Programmer Help repeatedly Characters of the groups are in random order The same group is not sent repeatedly EAI Emergency Automatic Identification The Emergency Automatic Identification EAI feature is useful in situations where a person has become incapacitated Voice transmissions are not possible However with this feature properly configured and engaged the radio will respond automatically without having to press any buttons Setup for EAI is detailed in the EAI In Detail section of this help There are several other details to be addressed along with the two listed here
132. he Priority Channel using the programmer e Choose the memory channel that you wantas the priority channel by clicking on the number for that channel You will notice that the entire line becomes highlighted indicating the selection e Select Edit from the menu at the top of the screen then Set Priority Channel from the menu that opens e You will notice a P appears next to the channel number giving you clear indication that this is now your Priority Channel selection e The same P appears on the face of the radio when that memory channel is selected Priority Time Set the time between instances of monitoring the Priority Channel during other operations The default is 5 seconds This means that every 5 seconds the radio will leave its current operating frequency and check the Priority Channel for activity If activity is heard operations will remain on the Priority Channel according to the condition set in the Scan Resume option Programmable Key Assignments The Internet key the button at the lower left 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 69 corner of the radio s keypad can be set for functionality other than the default e Internet Enable or disables the Internet function e Int MR Recalls the Internet Access Number SRG or Access String FRG These details for Internet functinality are seton the DTMF and Internet tab of the Settings screen e Set Mode Assign an item from t
133. he Set Menu to be accessed via this button The set menu item is selected from those in the My Key field PTT Delay Set the delay time before the carrier is transmitted when the PTT is pressed RX AF Dual Select the resume mode for the AF Dual Operation monitoring two amateur band frequencies while listening to an AM or FM broadcast e TX 1 sec TX 10 sec Sets the period of time after activity ceases in the amateur band before the AM or FM station will again be heard unless another signal is received before the timer expires and the broadcast reception is resumed and the AF Dual Operation must be resumed manually e TXR 1 sec TXR 10sec When the selected time passes after the amateur band signal drops of transmission is over the AM or FM station will again be heard and the AF Dual Operations is resumed e Hold When activity occurs in the amateur band the AF Dual Operation is halted and can only be resumed manually RX Save Set the Receive mode battery saver interval that controls the sleep function This battery saver mode puts the radio to sleep at times of little activity The radio then wakes at a given interval to listen for activity The available values are Off 200ms 300ms 500ms 1sec or 2 sec The default is 200ms Scanning Lamp Enables or disables illumination of the LCD lamp whenever the scanner stops while scanning When enabled you are able to see the frequency of the incoming signal more easily in a
134. hen remain silent as long as you remain within range e ALWAYS for a beep to sound every time a polling transmission is received from the other station e ARTS Speed Set the frequency for ARTS polling Available options are 25 seconds for maximum battery conservation or 15 seconds for extra security e ARTS Switch Disabled in the programmer the ARTS functionality is to be turned on from the face of the radio after it is programmed To engage or disable ARTS press and hold the atomic looking key for one seconds Note ARTS will not function if the PTT is locked Also most models cannot be programmed if ARTS mode is activated when the radio is turned off If you cannot initiate Tx or Rx in Clone mode turn the radio off then back on in normal mode checking that ARTS mode is not engaged 2009 RT Systems Inc 80 VX8 Programmer Help 3 2 2 CWID ARTS Auto Range Transponder System The ARTS feature is described in detail in the Auto Range Transponder System section of this Help Beep The ARTS function can operate either silently or audibly Silently the display shows the INRANGE or OUT RANGE condition of the transceivers The beep alerts you to the location status of the radios The available options include e OFF for silent operations e INRANGE fora beep only when the radios first confirm that you are within range The radios then remain silent as long as you remain within range e ALWAYS
135. hey will appear black Press Ctrl V select Edit Paste from the menu at the top of the screen or Right Click and select Paste from the options in the menu that opens The copied value will appear in each of the fields De G Communestions etre Hindom bb OSU LRBOStE HH _ FT 4000 Uniitindt Reme Transat O Ohe Frequency Poaercy frequexy Drecten 166 95000 545 2500 600 be Tl 1469000 227000 Ge ret n 33 16700000 5476300 Diu Phs m 5 TENDO 146 10200 GO Mrs 1 1472000 D91900 S00 Mirar 3 12000 WED Me a 71 146 S800 45 SOD SIDE Merwe 2009 RT Systems Inc 120 VX8 Programmer Help Column editing will address a selection of consecutive cells all at once or individual cells repeatedly If the items to be changed are not consecutive you can select and paste repeatedly until all the cells are addresses You do not have to copy again The programmer retains the copied value Check Box Cell Editing If you want to put several channels into a Bank there is no reason to do this one row at a time This process varies from the other by how the cells are selected Check box cells act differently than those that contain text You can copy from one check box column into another In this example put channels 1 14 into Bank 1 First select Settings from the menu at the top of the page From that menu select Bank Settings Several columns of the screen will be hidden leaving only Receive
136. hing must be entered with an exact Offset Frequency e The Offset Frequency is used by the radio along with the Offset Direction to calculate the Transmit Frequency The Programmer does the same e This is one place that the import process will make an assumption for you It uses 600 kHz for the offset for VHF and 5 MHz for the offset for UHF if no other offset is specified Non Standard Offsets The Offset Frequency can be used in conjunction with Offset Direction fora value in 5 kHz steps i e any value ending in xx5 where x is any digit from 0 to 9 This gives you the ability to use the Reverse function of the radio although your frequency pair is not separated by a standard offset value This is considered a non standard offset Touse anon standard offsetin your text file enter the Receive Frequency Then the Offset Frequency as an exact value including the decimal to denote kHz For example given the pair 146 650 and 147 300 the Offset Frequency entered would be 650 decimal six five zero And the Offset Direction as Plus or Minus With these three pieces of information the import process will 2009 RT Systems Inc 176 VX8 Programmer Help setup this memory channel correctly for use by the radio with the most functionality Note You may see this import with one of the standard Offset Frequencies however once the file is saved closed and reopened the Plus or Minus and the Offset Frequency value
137. his keystroke to have any effect Or while pointing within the highlighted area right click and select Paste from the menu that opens 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 117 ERA Programmer lets of dete tl i Herat Tons Mods CTCSS Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Sargle Mode Erd Ga Dd cone leat Osna Detty Delete Chand T t Cel Osy Mawd Meve Up Chhu Peive Donni colo Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Kore Here todd Frequency barye Seat FN FN FN N FN N FN N FN FN FN N N Fu Fu Fu Lira Moroes WO Howe The information is pasted into the selected channels Fr ET 60 Proprannmeor lots of data FT60 f A Be Edt Conrerketiors Setting Window Hep Css teas Lime T ry k li bee se Fons CNE DEP leer Tona Moda ctcss oc Ship OASIS 1 430000 430 00000 Semtex FN Nore on Sitter High f 2 14700000 147 60000 600 tH Phas fu J Hore on Site High F 1670050 147 60600 600 tH Pur FN J Nore a Site High 4 16701000 147 61000 600 tH Pour FN Nore on Skbtr Hgh 5 14701500 147 61500 600 tH Pur FN f Hore on Skbtr High 1670200 147 6000 600 tH Pour FN Nore a i Sit Hgh 7 1470250 147 62600 600 tH Pur FN Nore on Sitter High g 1670300 147 63000 600 tH Phas FN Nore ot Shh Hgh 3 1670750 147 63500 600 tH Pur FN J Nore on Sitter High 10 1470400 147 64000 600 tH Phat FN J Nore on Shh High 11 1 1470600 147 64500 G00 tHe Pour N f Nore on Shi
138. ies only in those bands ON Goat fr MONT GOMER MONT GOMEFry MONT SOMMER MONT BOMEFrr MONTGOMERY MONT GOMER MONT ROMER MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY MONT GOMEFrr MONT ROME Tr MONTGOMERY MONT GONE Fr MONT GOMER RIRE 838838288383832 Madd A Ardo Dota Fie Cul 2009 RT Systems Inc ARRL Travel Plus 163 Notice the channels 1 and 2 are missing These were a 10M and 6M frequency which were eliminated from the list when those two bands were unselected You have not permanently changed the Travel Plus list At any time you can add back the frequencies by checking the box for the band again e Module Select the radio for which you want to create a file All the radio modules installed on your machine are listed here Select any one to create a file for that radio i f 8 EEFI EF Saa s 5 5 ld x v a n 2 h Santos VAL at ety Tmel OHD AY FE om Woh e mte Ete Foe waj RESF ETES EE PRETE 22336 Select one then another to create several files from the same list Notice that several different files are open in one programmer window at one time Switching between the files makes the programmer ready to address each different radio 2009 RT Systems Inc 164 VX8 Programmer Help e Name The Travel Plus list contains information that does not match directly to a column in the radio programmer One of the columns in
139. ifying information may be more helpful CW Learning Training The radio is equipped with a feature to help you learn Morse Code CW The tones heard during Learning and Training are not transmitted over the air Several options control this function Form Set to Characters per minute CPM or Words per minute WPM Strobe LED Check to enable flashing of the LED white for a visual representation of the CW being sent CW Pitch Set from 400 1000 MHz to suit your ability to hear the tone Learning Mode Choose the characters to be studied e Alpha Sends the same alpha character repeatedly e Alpha Auto Sends an alpha character then moves to the next character automatically e Number Sends the same number repeatedly e Number Auto Sends the number then moves to the next number automatically e Symbol Sends the same symbol repeatedly e Symbol Auto Sends the symbol then moves to the next symbol automatically Learning Alpha Assign the letter to be repeated or upon which to start the auto progression through the letters Learning Number Assign the number to be repeated or upon which to start the auto progression through the letters Learning Symbol Assign the symbol from the list to be repeated or upon which 2009 RT Systems Inc 82 VX8 Programmer Help to start the auto progression through the letters Learning Speed Set the speed for the code Learning Repeat Set th
140. ilable for use when the radio is in DCS mode This value is set independently for each memory channel A value that appears in this field is ignored by the radio if one of the tone modes that uses DCS is not activated DCS Polarity Thie field becomes available when the Tone Mode is set to DCS D Code T DCS or D Tone Select the function for the inverted DCS Tone See the section on DCS Tone Inversion in this help for more details on this function of the radio Generally this options is left as the default RN TN for normal DCS tone operations The options for this function include RN TN Receive and transmit the Normal DCS Tone RI TN Receive the Inverted DCS Tone and transmit the Normal DCS Tone RB TN Receive both Normal and Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Normal DCS Tone RN Tl Receive the Normal DCS Tone and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone RI Tl Receive and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone RB Tl Receive both Normal and Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone User CTCSS This field becomes active when Tone Mode is set toe User CTCSS Select a value between 300Hz and 3000Hz in 100 Hz steps The default is 1600Hz With User CTCSS selected as the Tone Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS and DCS tone columns are ignored by the radio Note User CTCSS is not a feature that allows you to program a custom tone for repeater use Alternately it is not to be used for the tone needed for repeater
141. in Dual mode To switch between modes on the radio press the B key next to the display Lamp Control the backlighting when a key is pressed Options are for the lamp to remain lit for 2 to 10 seconds with a key press to be on continuously or to not light at any time LCD Contrast Set to control how dark the type is on the display of the radio Note If this option is set to a value less than 20 you will not see the characters on the display at all If set higher than 30 the background will darken along with the characters LED Dimmer Control the brightness of the backlighting Level 1 turns the backlighting off Level 4 is the brightest Sensor Choose information to be included as part of the display Choices include e DC Battery voltage and battery type default e Temperature Current temperature inside the radio s case 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 65 e Wave A visual representation of the RX and TX audio wave form e Barometer Barometric pressure or current location e Altitude Altitude at current location e Off Disables sensor display Current time will be displayed Note Sensor information is displayed only if the radio is in mono receive mode with small characters not large characters as stated in the Users Manual Set Mode Cursor Choose the cursor that is displayed beside the option once you are into and editing an item of the set mode
142. in an incorrect tone value setting This value can be set independently foreach memory channel that uses a DCS tone Skip Marks selected memory channel to be skipped during scanning This field should contain one of the following Scan 0 or Stop to include the channel to be scanned Skip or 1 to mark the channel to be skipped PScan or 2 to mark the channel as Preferential Scan 2009 RT Systems Inc 178 VX8 Programmer Help Step The frequency being used by the radio changes by the value of the step when tuning manually This value is used by the radio in Memory Tune mode This value is not critical in memory mode since the original memory channel frequency can be retrieved by exiting Memory Tune mode Enter 5 10 12 5 15 20 25 50 or 100 as needed Clock Shift Shifts the internal reference frequency slightly to eliminate birdies that interfere on other channels Enter On or 1 Off or 0 Tx Power The output power can be set individually set for each memory channel to address the exact needs of each operation Enter High Med Low Half Deviation Enter On or Off as needed for the channel Comments Enter an identifying comment up to 80 characters You can see by the details here that creating a file for import can be a tedious process Although this process is very valid for transferring data from one radio Programmer to another and for using the data from other sources such as ARRL Travel Plus
143. info to a higher memory channel 125 145 Multiple channel movement in memory recal 67 My Bands 106 My Key 68 Name 28 38 49 Non Standard Offset Frequency 27 37 48 O Odd Split Offset Direction Offset Frequency On Off Timers 71 Open dialog shortcut 128 148 Operating Mode 28 38 49 P Paging Codes 77 84 90 95 Paste copied channel informaion 26 36 46 27 38 48 26 37 47 115 135 Power Out 31 42 52 PR Frequency 31 41 52 Priority Revert Mode 68 Priority Time 68 Programmable Key Assignment 68 Q Quick memory channel editing in simple mode 123 143 Quickly add memory channel frequencies R Rearrange the order of existing channels by sorting 126 146 Rearrange your memory channels Receive Band Suto Mute 62 Receive Frequency 25 36 46 Removing menu items from list 106 Restart Time for scanning 70 RT Systems 215 SC Saving memory channel to next available or next highest spot in list 67 Scanning Restart Time 70 Scanning Resume Mode 70 Set Mode item display 65 Shortcut to File New menu 128 148 Shortcut to File Open 128 148 Shortcut to file for the same radio Signal attenuation 32 42 53 Simple mode gt Easy channel entry Skip 31 42 52 Skipping Menu items 106 Slip a channel in your memory list where you want it 125 145 S Meter Symbol 65 Sort your memory channel list to bring like data together 126 146 Speaker Out 101 Split Frerquency Pair Spl
144. into Bank 3 When you are there you operate in Bank 3 Then when you scan for activity you scan 10 channels instead of the 100 you now have in memory Remember if one of these repeaters is the same as one in your home group including Tone mode and value there is no need to program that repeater into another memory channel Simply include it in both Banks 1 and 3 to have it available in both locations This is a simple example The types of activities may not even apply to you but the concept is the same no matter what the activities Bank Names and Linking Name Analpha numeric tag up to 6 characters can be assigned to a memory bank to more easily identify it That name appears at the top of the bank column in the programmer It appears on the radio when you are selecting a bank 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 35 Link Check the box to join banks for scanning When scanning is begun on any one of the banks in the linked group all the channels of these banks will be included 243 Bell Note Bank linking is only for scanning When tuning manually ina bank only the memory channels in that bank will be available You can have only one linked combination so choose carefully Remember if you begin scanning on a bank that is not linked you will scan only the channels in that one bank The Main window of the Programmer is designed for memory channel entry All details associ
145. irst of the channels to be changed Make the change by pulling the drop down and selecting 100 0 from thelist De at Communcstons Sei inde tip DH keke ges ws __ 74000 Unittind Faces Mare Pt 146 83000 1002 2 33 1470200 WaT M Heb H Mercier Sip Lint Once the selection is made the focus will move to the next field Click back into the CTCSS tone field that displays the correct value When you move back into the field you can copy the information if the field is highlighted with a ring around its border or if the text within is shaded indicating that it is selected Press Ctrl C select Edit Copy from the menu at the top of the screen or right click and select Copy from the menu that appears Select the first cell to be changed by pressing Down arrow until 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 119 usisszaccsiszelevoaeuns zoa moa e um that cell is highlighted the cell will be in the same column so using the Down Arrow key will easily move you to another nearby cell If you need to move quite a way in the file move to the first cell to be changed and click the mouse to select that cell 2 128 SD rDNA Hit nl Meneses She If several consecutive rows are to be changed select them all by holding the Shift Key while you Down Arrow through them or hold the Left Mouse Key while you move your mouse over them normal Windows selection processes When they are selected t
146. is included with a programming kit it is required for use by the radio Note If the adapter has threads on the 4 pin plug it must be screwed into the mic jack of the radio where these threads are also available Just pushing the threaded connector into the mic jack will 2009 RT Systems Inc Troubleshooting 211 result in a questionable connection While it might work once it won t work consistently Icom specific issue for Clone mode Other than the Icom IC R10 at the time of this writing Icom radios are NOT put into CLONE mode for programming CLONE mode is used only when you transfer data from one radio to another The process for programming the radio from the computer is simple When the instructions say to Turn the radio on do just that press the power button to turn it on If pressing a key is needed as a part of this step it will be included with the instructions on the Get data from screen Yaesu Radio does not go into Clone mode after initial menu selection Many Yaesu radios handheld and mobiles access Clone mode from a startup menu When you turn the radio on holding the specified key you are in that menu with several options of radio functions Clone is only one of these options Once the Clone option is found in that menu another key on the radio is pressed to activate that mode You know the options has been activated when the radio cycles off and back on Only then is it in Clone mode
147. it Memory channels are entered on the Limit Memories page accessed through the tab of the same name at the bottom of the screen The same information as that entered for any memory channel is entered for these See the Programmer Main Window section for the details about the information to be entered In the Limit Memory channels Step becomes much more important since you plan to begin scanning from one of these channels Remember that scanning will increment the frequency by the value in the Step field Choose your value to be sure you do not miss channels in your 2009 RT Systems Inc 24 VX8 Programmer Help 2 3 2 4 range See page 68 in the Users Manual of the radio for details on accessing this scanning method from the face of the radio Some options for scanning can be set from the programmer These are global items that are accessed from Settings Radio Menu Settings from the menu at the top of the screen Once on the Settings screen scanning functions are found on the first screen that opens the Common screen Marine and SW The radio comes preprogrammed with many frequencies in the Marine and Shortwave portions of the band These channels can be included in the Banks of the radio When operating in Bank mode these channels will be available along with the regular memory channels in a selected bank A channelcan be put into none one any combination of or all of the memory banks Note There is
148. it Pair 26 36 46 Squelch 102 SRG Connection Settings 126 146 125 145 128 148 25 35 46 26 36 46 103 104 2009 RT Systems Inc Index Step 31 42 52 Sub Band Mute 62 Switching to VFO mode via the knob while on a Home channel 66 STE Technical Support 215 Time that function key remains on once pressed 66 Tone Mode 28 39 49 Tone Search Mute 72 Tone Search Speed 65 Transmission quality through mic gain adjustment 67 Transmit Frequency 25 36 46 Transmit Power 31 42 52 U Unsort channel list tooriignal order after editing 127 147 User Beep Melody 101 User Beep Selection 102 User CTCSS 31 41 52 V VFO Band Skip 106 VFo Scan Mode 70 Volume 102 Volume Key Mode 72 W Wave Monitor 65 Weather Channel Selection 73 Web Page 215 219 2009 RT Systems Inc 220 VX8 Programmer Help Endnotes 2 after index 2009 RT Systems Inc 2009 RT Systems Inc RT Systems Inc
149. iting Changes made to this file do not affect the data in the original file e When this command is selected a save file dialog containing a list of 2009 RT Systems Inc 208 VX8 Programmer Help existing files is presented You can either select one of these to be overwritten or enter a new filename The Programmer will add the extension so you should not enter an extension ora period at the end of the filename e The title bar of the window changes to reflect the new filename e When saving a file let the Programmer do the work All you need to enter is the name you want for the file The Programmer will add the appropriate extension and save the file where it can be retrieved easily 2009 RT Systems Inc 210 VX8 Programmer Help Troubleshooting Technical support is available from RT Systems at the times and number shown in the Contacting RT Systems of this help As issues are addressed by Techsupport personnel the issue and the result are often detailed on the FAQ page of www rtsystemsinc com Check there for additional information that might pertain to the exact issue you re seeing with your radio Detailed here are several of the more common problems that you may want to check before you contact technical support Cabling to properly address the radio RT Systems programmers address over 50 different radios Of those some program through the speaker jack some th
150. ity is unintentional The Programmer cannot make the radio do anything that it cannot do from the face of the unit It makes it easier to set options for the existing functions 2009 RT Systems Inc Version 3 Programmer Overview 11 1 Version 3 Programmer Overview Welcome to the RT Systems Version 3 programmer The Programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and options of the radio from your PC Using the Programmer you can create separate files for unique applications such as travel emergency activities or special events These files can contain different settings such as memories power management features and DTMF numbers for each purpose The Programmer also gives you the ability to read a configuration from the radio The configuration would be stored in a file on your computer to be changed easily Then with minimal button pushing you can send the altered file back to program the radio These help files are offered as reference for the features of the programmer and with some added information about the features and functionality of the radio The final reference for a feature of the radio is the Users Manual for that radio Any error omission or misrepresentation of a radio s ability is unintentional The Programmer cannot make the radio do anything that it cannot do from the face of the unit It makes it easier to set options for the existing fu
151. ive frequency However an occasional repeater will differ from the band plan Including this column gives you the ability to address that difference Name This column is for personalized information to identify the channel Tone Mode The repeater operator controls this detail for the repeater There is nothing standard that can be completed automatically You need to select the Tone Mode then assign the CTCSS frequency or DCS code as needed for a particular repeater Skip Use at your discretion to include or exclude a frequency during memory channel scanning Comment Personalized notes up to 80 characters This information remains a part of the file and is not transferred to the radio FT 60 Programmer FT 60 Untitled SI x File Edit Communications Settings Window Help OSH sBE S eh m4 FT 60 Untitied1 arc Receive transmit Offset E Comment 2009 RT Systems Inc 124 VX8 Programmer Help e While in Simple Mode you cannot access the Preferences screen Settings Preferences The columns that are hidden in Simple mode are predetermined by the programmer e All columns are visible on the screen when you are no longer in Simple Mode If you want to hide other columns you can do that through individual selection on the Settings Preferences page e Find Ctrl F Finds specific text in a specified column Once you select this command or press Ctrl F a
152. k li bee se Fons CNE DEP leer Tona Moda ctcss oc Ship OASIS 1 430000 430 00000 Semtex FN Nore on Sitter High f 2 14700000 147 60000 600 tH Phas fu J Hore on Site High F 1670050 147 60600 600 tH Pur FN J Nore a Site High 4 16701000 147 61000 600 tH Pour FN Nore on Skbtr Hgh 5 14701500 147 61500 600 tH Pur FN f Hore on Skbtr High 1670200 147 6000 600 tH Pour FN Nore a i Sit Hgh 7 1470250 147 62600 600 tH Pur FN Nore on Sitter High g 1670300 147 63000 600 tH Phas FN Nore ot Shh Hgh 3 1670750 147 63500 600 tH Pur FN J Nore on Sitter High 10 1470400 147 64000 600 tH Phat FN J Nore on Shh High 11 1 1470600 147 64500 G00 tHe Pour N f Nore on Shite High 121 16705000 147 65000 600 tH Phs PN f Nore on 5kHr High 13 14705900 147 65500 600 tH Phas fu f Hore on Sitter High 14 1470000 147 66000 600 tH Poux FN f Hore on Sitter High 1S 14706900 147 66500 600 tH Phas fu f Nore on Shite High 16 14707000 147 67000 600 tH Poux FN f Nore t on Sitter High ba f 18 18 20 21 45000000 431 00000 Semtex FN Nore Site Hgh 22 1470000 147 60000 600 tH Phar FN f Hore Sitter High 22 14700600 147 60600 600 tH Pour FN Nore Site High a 14701000 147 61000 600 tH Pour FN J Hore Sitter Hgh 25 14701900 147 61500 600 tH Phas FN J Nore Shh High 26 147 0200 147 62000 600 tH Phas FN J Nore Site Hgh 27 14670250 1476600 600tHz Phs N f Nore 5kHr High 28 14702000 147 63000 0N tH Poux N f Hore Site High 2 LT 4 I zj 2 Fil R rs 2
153. ker signals are not heard and incoming noise is eliminated when listening on the channel If after you program the radio with this file it receives continuously or does not receive an expected signal increase or reduce the squelch for the channel Bell During CTCSS Decode TSql DCS Message or Enhanced Paging Code Squelch Pager operation you may set up the radio so a ringing bell sound or user programmed beep alerts you to an incoming call Select from Off no ring On pre programmed sound or one of three User defined ringers Using this feature requires several things 1 You are using CTCSS Decode T Sql DCS Message or Enhanced Paging amp Code Squelch Pager set up for this channel e CTCSS Decode T Sql and DCS are set up from the main page of the programmer by turning on the Tone Mode and setting the CTCSS frequency or DCS code e Enhanced Paging amp Coded Squelch Pager requires more setup See the Pager section of this help for more details e Message required more setup See the Message section of this help for details 2 You select a Bell option from those listed on the main page of the programmer 3 You set the action of the bell number of rings or Continuous from the Sounds page of the Menu Settings screen accessed from the Settings Global Radio Settings item in the menu at the top of the main screen A fourth step is required if you are using a customized sound for the bell The User de
154. kground Back for rows 2 4 6 etc This can help the readability of the spreadsheet Radio Menu Settings Sets the option for how the global settings of the radio are saved in the file These options for saving are explained in great detail in the Using the Programmer Overview section of this help Briefly the radio settings contained on the Settings screen are options that are not specific to any one memory channel The radio uses this setting whether it is in memory mode VFO ona Home channel or basically whenever itis on The settings for these options are sent automatically to the radio with the channel information These options can be saved as part of the channel data file or in a separate file As part of the channel data file they are reset to defaults each time you start anew file They are then reset to your specifications for the file that is being created As a separate file they are sent once saved then sent to the radio with every saved channel data file The pros and cons of both of these option are discussed in detail in the Using the Programmer Overview section of this help Memory Defaults You have complete control of the programmer These options control default values for the channel data entry of memory channels VFOs Limits Home etc Making one change here controls how a channel will be completed when a frequency is entered To access the Memory Defaults screen e Select Settings from the menu at th
155. l e When the radio is operated in Memory Bank Mode only those channels assigned to the selected Bank will be available for use and scanning e There is no need to put all the memories in all the memory banks All the memories are available when you are not operating in a selected memory bank Note If you are assigning channels to banks after you have entered all of them use Bank Settings Settings Bank Settings or Ctrl B in the programmer to make access to these columns easier by hiding several of the columns that are not needed for this operation To return all the columns to the screen select Settings Bank Settings again 2009 RT Systems Inc 34 VX8 Programmer Help Comments An identifying comment up to 80 characters This information is not transferred to the radio 2 4 1 Using Memory Banks Memory banks offer a way to organize your channels for specialized operations A simple scenario of this organization might include e Putting all your VHF and UHF ham repeaters into Bank 1 If you use your radio mainly for hamming you would operate in Bank 1 most of the time so you can scan without having to listen to all the other traffic Then put your Fire and Rescue channels into Bank 2 When you re on the scene of an emergency you would operate in Bank 2 to eliminate interference from the amateur traffic If you travel for business to one other location repeatedly put the channels for that location
156. l reference frequency slightly to eliminate birdies that interfere on other channels Bank Check the box to assign a memory channel to a given Bank More details about using banks can be found in the Using Memory Banks section of this help e A memory channel can be assigned to all Banks by checking all of the columns or it can be omitted completely by not checking a box at all e When the radio is operated in Memory Bank Mode only those channels assigned to the selected Bank will be available for use and scanning e There is no need to put all the memories in all the memory banks All the memories are available when you are not operating in a selected memory bank Note If you are assigning channels to banks after you have entered all of them use Bank Settings Settings Bank Settings or Ctrl B in the programmer to make access to these columns easier by hiding several of the columns that are not needed for this operation To return all the columns to the screen select Settings Bank Settings again Comments An identifying comment up to 80 characters This information is not transferred to the radio 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 55 2 5 Skip Memories The radio has 99 Frequency Skip Memories numbered 901 999 The Skip memories are those that are to be omitted during VFO scanning These may include the frequency of a spurious emission from a television or a radio station that you w
157. l so that others engaged in Paging can receive and hear your signal Setup for Paging and the Paging functionality are detailed in the Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch section of this help There are several other details to be addressed along with those listed here 3 2 7 1 Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch The radio includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder decoder and a dedicated microprocessor providing paging and selective calling features This allows you to place a call to a specific station Paging and to receive calls of your choice directed only to you Code Squelch The paging and code squelch systems use two pairs of CTCSS tones which are stored in the pager memories Basically your receiver remains silent until it receives the CTCSS tone pair that matches those stored in the Receiving Pager Memory The squelch then opens so the caller is heard and the paging ringer immediately sounds if activated When you press the PTT to transmit the CTCSS tone pair that is stored in the Transmitting Pager Memory will be transmitted automatically allowing you to talk to the other radio Onthe paged radio the Coded Squelch will cease automatically after the incoming page ends This allows you to talk to others with this functionality and others on the same frequency without this functionality this person should have no tone mode set for the channel Meanwhile onthe paging radio the Coded Squelch will be disabled when the PTT is rele
158. le at that location now While the channel numbers can help to organize the information being imported it can result in data being overwritten in the process e Ifthe Overwrite existing channels option is unchecked The information from the file being imported will be skipped if there is already information in the channel The data in the existing radio file will not be overwritten It is always recommended that you import into a new file to prevent data loss in an existing radio file Once the information is in the programmer file it can be copied into an existing file With the copy process you have more control of where the data is inserted into the file Receive Frequency The very least a file must have to be imported is the receive frequency This may be called the output frequency depending on whether you re referring to the radio or the repeater If the column header is Receive Frequency the import process will recognize this label and identify the information automatically e Acceptable receive frequencies are detailed in the User s Manual for the radio In the text file the frequency should be entered in the format MHz decimal kHz i e 146 450 with up to five digits following the decimal e Although unacceptable frequencies can be entered into the text file they will not be imported into the Programmer They will result in a blank memory channel when importis completed Transmit Frequency Enter a specific transmit
159. ls when entering details in the Programmer Memory channels are programmed directly into the spreadsheet that appears when the Programmer opens To program the VFO memory select the VFO tab at the bottom of the screen Enter a frequency that is appropriate for the band The details that you enter will replace the default of the radio Simply type over the information shown to make the changes These channels must contain a frequency appropriate for the band They cannot be blank The information to be entered is the same as that for regular Memories except that the VFO s do not have an alpha label available to be programmed See Programmer Main Window for details of the fields In VFO mode Step is important to ensure that you can tune manually to a certain frequency Pay careful attention to this column when programming the VFOs 2009 RT Systems Inc 58 VX8 Programmer Help Programming other radio functions There is a lot more to this radio than just the memory channel Things like Beep Squelch ARTS settings Lock and APRS just to name a few are set for the radio to use whenever it is being operated no matter the channel or mode VFO or memory Radio Menu Settings are set from the Radio Menu Settings screens in the Programmer These screens are accessed by selecting Settings Radio Menu Settings from the menu on the main screen The Programmer offers three options for managing the Global settings
160. lue A non standard Offset Frequency value is entered by typing that value into the 2009 RT Systems Inc 38 VX8 Programmer Help Offset Frequency field after the Receive Frequency has been entered for that channel Then select Plus or Minus in the Offset Direction column and watch the Programmer calculate the Transmit Frequency Values would be entered as an exact number including the decimal to denote kHz e Given the pair 146 650 and 147 300 e The Offset Frequency entered would be 650 decimal six five zero Without the decimal an error is raised in the Programmer that a valid Offset Frequency should be entered e The Offset Direction would be set to Plus As another example e The pair 147 255 and 145 940 could not be entered with an Offset Frequency and an Offset Direction e The resulting offset for this pair us 1 315 MHz which is not on a 50 kHz step does not divide evenly by 50 e This pair requires entry of both the Receive and Transmit frequency with the Offset Direction set to Split e Inthis case any value that appears in the Offset Frequency column will be ignored by the radio when it uses this memory channel Offset Direction This function denotes how the receive and transmit frequency differ e Simplex transmit and receive frequencies are the same e Minus the offsetis subtracted from the receive frequency e Plus the offset frequency is added to the receive frequency e Split for a
161. me a polling transmission is received from the other station Enable Check to activate ARTS functionality The radio will operate in ARTS mode immediately after it is programmed with this file Note Remember this is an option of the Settings file that programs the radio with every file of frequencies You might prefer to turn this option on and off from the face of the radio thus gaining more control over this functionality To engage ARTS from the face of the radio press the FW then the 4 key To disengage ARTS press the 4 key Interval Set the frequency for ARTS polling Available options are 25 seconds for maximum battery conservation or 15 seconds for extra security Note ARTS will not function if the PTT is locked Transmissions during the ARTS function whether or not accompanied by voice transmissions require that you ID every 10 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 87 minutes to satisfy FCC identification requirements Remember to enter your callsign into the CW ID field and check Enable to engage this part of the function CW ID The callsign name or other identifying information up to 6 characters that will be transmitted to identify this radio Enter the callsign and check Enable to activate its use by the radio When using ARTS this must be a callsign for legal operations If this is used for EAI in emergency situations other identifying information may be m
162. me in the File name field at the bottom of this screen Use your left mouse button to click Save 2009 RT Systems Inc 200 VX8 Programmer Help Note Only files from the original ADMS 1J for the FT 60 Version 2 programmer can be accessed with the FT 60 Version 3 programmer Files ending in rdf for other Yaesu radios cannot be opened in the FT 60 Version 3 programmer 8 3 3 Opening a Version 3 file from a different radio The Version 3 programmers have the ability to share memory channel information between radios It makes o difference if the radios are from the same manufacturer or not As long as both files are from an RT Systems Version 3 programmers they can be used by the Version 3 programmer for any other radio To open a Version 3 file from a different radio The steps detailed here are based on the directory structure of this machine Make changes to directories as needed to locate files that you want to open Files that you create in Version 3 can now be shared easily with anyone else who has a Version 3 programmer Simply post the Version 3 file for anyone to download In this example a file for the Icom IC T81 will be opened to be sent to the Yaesu FT 60 e Open the FT 60 Version 3 programmer Diet Grewia ene fhe DU Tone Mods crces DCE op D echon _N Srp ejn OF ee fi lus jo hS Fisquenay Frequency Fsquinoy CEE ace 2009 RT Systems Inc File Maintena
163. memories to prevent breaks in the list e Next Stores the data into the memory channel which is the next highest from the last stored memory channel Keeps everything in order as you enter them even if there are breaks in the list Mic Gain Adjust the microphone gain level from Level 1 Level 9 to improve transmission quality 2009 RT Systems Inc 68 VX8 Programmer Help Moni Tcalk Sets the function of the MONI key the one just below the PTT key When that button is pressed the radio will complete one of the following options The defaultis Moni e MONI Open the squelch to allow weak signals to be heard e T CAL Activated a 1750 Hz burst tone used for repeater access in many countries Password Enter and enable a password for the radio The programmer will not allow you to set a blank password Enable will become active once an entry is made for the password Note You cannot put the radio with a password into CLONE mode Be sure you know how to turn this option off from the face of the radio to again be able to access CLONE mode for programming Priority Revert Activates the Priority Revert Mode During Priority Channel operations also referred to as Dual Watch the Priority channel is accessible even when activity is not present on that channel With this feature enabled and priority monitoring engaged pressing the PTT switch instantly reverts operations to the Priority Channel To set t
164. mergency Automatic Identification EAI feature is useful in situations where a person has become incapacitated Voice transmissions are not possible However with this feature properly configured and engaged the radio will respond automatically without having to press any buttons Setup for EAI is detailed in the EAI In Detail section of this help There are several other details to be addressed along with the two listed here Enable Check to turn the EAI function on Time Set the interval of the emergency signal and the length of time it will be transmitted Emergency The radio has an Emergency feature that must be activated from the face of the radio i e used by someone who is not incapacitated This feature would be helpful for finding someone lost but not incapacitated or for alerting others traveling with you ofa 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 95 danger in your vicinity The Emergency feature is activated by pressing and holding in the Hm Rev key for one second In the Emergency mode the performance of the radio is designed to e The radio changes to operate on the UHF amateur band Home channel e The radio emits a loud Alarm sound the volume is controlled via the VOL function of the radio e The Busy Tx indicator flashes a white light e The emergency feature can be disabled temporarily when the PTT is pressed allowing for transmission on the UHF Home cha
165. mission will be possible only if the radio has been properly modified Entering a Split pair When you are given information to program your radio you may be givena pair of frequencies one for transmit and a different one for receive This pair is referred to as a split In a Yaesu radio a split is truly odd if the difference between the two frequencies is not evenly divisible by 50 If this is the case the pair can be entered with a plus or minus offset making the radio perform more efficiently It also gives you back the Reverse function should you ever need to listen to the input frequency for the repeater If this is the case see the section on Using a Non Standard Offset Frequency Value just below in this help section This information is easily entered into the programmer and sent to the radio 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 37 e First enter the Receive Frequency into that column of the programmer This will be the frequency that you list on e Press Enter The programmer will fill the remaining columns with default information which may or may not be right for your particular situation e The Transmit field will be active as indicated by the dark border Enter the Transmit Frequency from the information you have into this field Note Simply type the first number of that frequency The field will change without having to erase what is there e Press Enter e The Programm
166. nce 201 e From the menu at the top of the screen select File Open A box appears from which you select the programmer for the radio to be programmed in this case the FT 60 New FT 1802 Radio Data File FT 1807 Radio Data File Cancel FT 50 Radio Data File _ Cancel e An Open Dialog box appears By default it is looking in the FT 60 directory since it is trying to help you find an FT 60 programming file You will change directories to where the file is stored that you want to open Note If you received the file via e mail or from an Internet site you chose where it was saved Personalize the steps here to move to that location Look ie E IC T81 Progars x Hy Recert Documents G Desktop My Docurerts 93 My Competes My telwrork Fie pare Places Fies of type e When the contents of that directory are displayed it probably will be blank as shown You have done nothing wrong This is normal The process is still looking for an FT 60 file From the Files of type field at the bottom of the screen the one highlighted blue in the figure above select All files 2009 RT Systems Inc 202 VX8 Programmer Help Look jc E 10 781 Progareret Hy Recert Documents 3 Desitop MyDocurrerts 43 My Computes Callteb Torete 4 1C TS1 rosd kTB OlfsatFrequency TSi TA test2 rs FB test sf testeto e A listing will appear with more than just
167. nctions 1 1 Getting Started The Programmer gives you an easy way to access the settings for all the features of the radio Given here is an outline for getting started Details for any of the processes can be found in that section of the Help by selecting the topic from the Table of Contents at the left The Programmer opens is a reduced window view 2009 RT Systems Inc VX8 Programmer Help HEL levee CIOS OS r r f r r f r r r r r r r i7 Al This can be helpful especially if you are working to copy information between two files These can be files from different Version 3 programmers even those for different radios 1 2 4 s amp Z amp 5 w EBE Double click on the title bar of the inside window to enlarge it to completely fill the programmer window Double click on the remaining title bar to enlarge the programmer to full screen on your system 2009 RT Systems Inc Version 3 Programmer Overview 13 on Mecsas Kame I Solex Marcie Kove F There is alot more to the programmer that just memory channel entry The tabs at the bottom take you to settings for other memories Details for VFO Home Limit Memories and others are found on these screens Global settings for items that are not associated with a particular memory channel are found on the screen that opens by selecting Settings Radio Menu Settings from the menu a
168. nd Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Normal DCS Tone RN Tl Receive the Normal DCS Tone and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone RI Tl Receive and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone RB Tl Receive both Normal and Inverted DCS Tones and transmit the Inverted DCS Tone 2009 RT Systems Inc 52 VX8 Programmer Help User CTCSS This field becomes active when Tone Mode is set toe User CTCSS Select a value between 300Hz and 3000Hz in 100 Hz steps The default is 1600Hz With User CTCSS selected as the Tone Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS and DCS tone columns are ignored by the radio Note User CTCSS is not a feature that allows you to programa custom tone for repeater use Alternately it is not to be used for the tone needed for repeater operations This is a special feature of the radio designed for a specific function rather than general use Tx Power The output power can be set individually set for each memory channel to address the exact needs of each operation Select Low or High for each memory channel The power out for each of these settings varies for this radio depending on its power source battery or DC power supply and frequency See the User s manual for the specifics Skip Marks selected memory channel to be skipped during scanning These channels remain available for manual selection by turning the knob Off The channel will be scanned for activity whenever scanning is done Skip
169. nd Radio Band AM FM broadcast reception operations These include e Speaker Volume Set the volume for sound from the speaker of the radio e Earphone Volume Set the volume for the sound through an earphone connected to the radio Setting or checking this option on the radio is possible only ifan earphone is attached e Squelch Control squelch levels that are appropriate for each of these bands of the radio 3 5 Radio Menu Settings DTMF Internet DTMF DTMF Autodial memories are provided allowing you to store telephone numbers for autopatch use You can also store short autopatch or Internet link access code streams so as to avoid having to send them manually e Auto Dialer Enable or disable the DTMF Autodialer feature to allow transmission of DTMF tones for autopatch or Internet link access e Channel Select the one of the 9 DTMF memory channels to use e DTMF Speed Set the speed at which the DTMF tones are transmitted Some repeaters require alteration to this speed to hear all the tones correctly e DTMF Delay Set the amount of time that passes between when the PTT is pressed and the first tone is heard e DTMF Memories Enter up to 16 characters into each of the 9 memories for DTMF tones Acceptable entries are 0 9 A D E F and pause 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 103 Internet Wires Settings The radio can be used to access a node re
170. nd that you use the designation just as it appears in the Programmer for your radio to identify the Tone Mode to be used Examples would include but not be limited to e None Tone mode off e Tone Encode e T Sql Encode Decode 2009 RT Systems Inc Advanced Data Handling Features 177 e DCS DCS Tone e Others specific to your radio as detailed in the Tone Mode column of the programmer e Step 2 Setting the tone frequency CTCSS or selecting the code for the tone DCS Note The CTCSS tone frequencies and the DCS tone codes should be stored in TWO separate columns in your file to be imported The import process does not separate It will ignore incorrect values leaving the tone set incorrectly for the channel e CTCSS Tone Enter one of the 50 tone frequencies in the format MHz decimal kHz with only one digit to the right of the decimal This value must be entered exactly as shown in the chartin the Users Manual A value thatis notin the table will result in an incorrect tone value setting in the resulting Programming file This value is setindependently for each memory channel e DCS Code Enter one of the 104 codes in a three digit format This will appear as two digits if you editor does not show leading zeroes Two digits are acceptable when the third is a leading zero This value must be entered exactly as shown in the chartin the Users Manual A value thatis not in the table will result
171. nder System 2009 RT Systems Inc VX8 Programmer Help The ARTS feature is described in detail in the Auto Range Transponder System section of this Help Beep The ARTS function can operate either silently or audibly Silently the display shows the INRANGE or OUT RANGE condition of the transceivers The beep alerts you to the location status of the radios The available options include e OFF for silent operations e INRANGE fora beep only when the radios first confirm that you are within range The radios then remain silent as long as you remain within range e ALWAYS for a beep to sound every time a polling transmission is received from the other station Enable Check to activate ARTS functionality The radio will operate in ARTS mode immediately after it is programmed with this file Note Remember this is an option of the Settings file that programs the radio with every file of frequencies You might prefer to turn this option on and off from the face of the radio thus gaining more control over this functionality To engage ARTS from the face of the radio press the FW then the 4 key To disengage ARTS press the 4 key Interval Set the frequency for ARTS polling Available options are 25 seconds for maximum battery conservation or 15 seconds for extra security Note ARTS will not function if the PTT is locked Transmissions during the ARTS function whether or not accompanied by voice t
172. ng signal reception Disengaging this option will help to conserve battery life Channel Counter The radio has the ability to give a good indication of a transmission frequency without knowing that exact frequency in advance This feature works when the radio is close to the radio that is transmitting Through a high speed search over a range above and below the displayed frequency the radio identifies the strongest signal in the preset range The identified channel is then written to a special Channel Counter memory The preset range is to be set with this option in the programmer Select the range to be used in this operation Note This Channel Counter is designed to provide an indication of the operating frequency of the incoming signal or one that is close 2009 RT Systems Inc VX8 Programmer Help enough that the user can tune to the exact frequency of the other station The feature is not designed as a way to get a precise determination of the other station s frequency Display Altitude Units Offset Set the units for display of altitude Enter the elevation for your location for the radio to use as an offset to calculate altitude at any other location Barometric Units Offset Set the units for display of barometric pressure Enter the current calibrated barometric pressure for your location Dual Mono Set the radio for Dual or Mono receive Note Names will NOT be displayed when the radio is
173. nnel frequency and e The emergency feature automatically begins again 2 seconds after the transmission has ended From the Emergency section set the option for the Emergency Signal to be used e BEEP Loud Alarm sounds e Strobe The Busy Tx indicator flashes in bright white e Beep Strobe Loud alarm sounds and Busy Tx indicator flashes e Beam The Busy Tx indicator glows continuously in white e Beep Beam Loud alarm sounds and Busy Tx indicator glows continuously e CW The Busy Tx indicator flashes according to the programmed emergency message Morse code at a rate of five words per minute Enter the message in the Text field on the Emergency section e Beep CW Sends the emergency message in Morse code via the speaker and Busy Tx indicator at five words per minute Paging The radio includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder decoder and a dedicated microprocessor providing paging and selective calling features This allows you to place a call to a specific station Paging and to receive calls of your choice directed 2009 RT Systems Inc 96 VX8 Programmer Help only to you Code Squelch Configure the options here for Answer Back Check the box to have the radio respond automatically to the received call Receive Codes The pair of tones that must be received before you can hear a signal while you are using Paging Transmit Codes The pair of tones that are transmitted with your signa
174. nnels to banks after you have entered all of them use Bank Settings Settings Bank Settings or Ctrl B in the programmer to make access to these columns easier by hiding several of the columns that are not needed for this operation To return all the columns to the screen select Settings Bank Settings again Comments An identifying comment up to 80 characters This information is not transferred to the radio 2 4 3 1 DCS Code Inversion Polarity The DCS system was first introduced in the commercial LMR Land Mobile Radio service where it is now in widespread use DCS is sometime referred to by its different proprietary names such as DPL Digital Private Line a registered trademark of Motorola Inc DCS uses a codeword consisting of a 23 bit frame transmitted subaudible at a data 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 45 2 4 10 rate of 134 4 bps bit sec Occasionally signal inversion can result in the complement of acode being sent or received This prevents the receiver s squelch from opening with DCS enabled since the decoded bit sequence would not match that selected for the channel Typical situations that might cause inversion to occur are e Connection of an external receiver preamplifier e Operating through a repeater e Connection of an external linear amplifier Note that code inversion does not mean that any of the above listed equipmentis defective In cer
175. non standard offset The user enters both the receive and transmitfrequencies Operating Mode Assign FM AM or WFM as appropriate for the frequency Name Enter an Alpha Numeric tag up to 16 characters to a memory channel to provide an easy reminder of the function of a particular channel The Name is 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 39 displayed automatically on the radio beneath the operating frequency The name will not be displayed if the radio is operated in Dual Receive mode Tone Mode Use of the tone systems of the radio allows for silent monitoring until a Call is received with a corresponding tone Tone mode also allows access to repeaters that are made private with a PL tone The radio offers CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System or DCS Digital Coded Squelch to be tailored to your particular needs Use of either of the tone systems requires two steps 1 Turning on the Tone Mode and 2 Selecting the CTCSS tone or DCS code from the values in the appropriate column Turning on the Tone Mode None No tone system activated Even if the CTCSS Tone or DCS Code column is set to the appropriate value transmissions will not get through unless this column is set to an appropriate function Tone CTCSS tone generator is activated for transmission only this mode is used for many if not most repeater operations When this option is selected the CTCSS column becomes availabl
176. nsecutive you can select and paste repeatedly until all the cells are addresses You do not have to copy again The programmer retains the copied value Check Box Cell Editing If you want to put several channels into a Bank there is no reason to do this one row at a time This process varies from the other by how the cells are selected Check box cells act differently than those that contain text You can copy from one check box column into another In this example put channels 1 14 into Bank 1 First select Settings from the menu at the top of the page From that menu select Bank Settings Several columns of the screen will be hidden leaving only Receive Frequency Name and Banks This makes working on the screen easier since you no longer must scroll through several columns that you are not using now NAS Progsaremer Likt TX Be LA Cowes Se nn Ep D ime Ges At t ANL BAKI Dice NES BOKS GMC Make BUKI ANO fait ES CR EET EEES EET EN I E ST For Channel 1 put a check in the box under Bank 1 Notice that a check appears and a dashed box appears around the check box It s hard to see in this image Try it in the programmer 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 141 ENT nie Ma En 29 LES OSG seaeGeesh Mt CEN z F 5 i as TOMO KOP Wo Mieco wis NC 1 MA wO 4 YTI 155 At this point you cannot copy this field Press Tab or Enter to move out of the field
177. nvunveseeissevccsussrustccusncverdecreusivctssbeevssetevsacetansers 46 Transmit POWER e ennemie annee ere eaae metres nest ere angle tee Aaaa 52 User CTCSS 2009 RT Systems Inc Contents 5 6 VFO MGMOmie iccessccccscessstescessccccnessecteecesccncceneneatec cust accceastecteeessesncneaseecteeessasnueensieeteenvonsneens 55 Part Ill Programming other radio functions 58 1 Radio Menu Settings COMMON rsrernsnersnneeenneeensneeesnneennneeennnes 61 Altitude Units ORSCC iicccscissscccessncavescctesvecvcecdeccnnctetucsseccdecensttechesuetanevssseevesvehesedevsusedectecuetecsesuateldhvedesasevstetensaveveceets 64 Antenna AMIE Ms ss ste niet A E etienne etes en 61 Attenuator Broadcast Marine Weather iii 62 Audio Mute Level aa et paa ae ee aa arap i daaa ae p Ea Taaa aao era eenaa EEA AAi 62 Auto Power Off ecsssiscscsccsccccscccesescavesccccansivecccavesnercauetvecctacenettcsusiveseievssstdvecscvesedeveterducischececsestscaseavedecscdvencdeveavedectess 62 Auto Loe Ro a a E E P E A A AA O A 62 Barometer Units Offset 64 Bluetooth Options t a a pae r a cvsestecsscteevaeisesstsessesdsnveceductcadsestuvaeiehestsuschcvedsevehaesdvesevdesheitenticvdery 62 Busy Channel Lock Out sisisi sioiias naaa arena mareata aaa a Aaa aa aaa aaa Ea aaa aaar Eaa aata daaa iai 63 ECA B a D E E E E T A E A A ES 63 Channel Counter cvcsviseciiecsssceceisecenccecststenstcesente
178. o the Version 3 programmers is the option of saving the global settings with the memory channel information This new feature is not the default for the programmer but 2009 RT Systems Inc VX8 Programmer Help may be valuable under certain programming circumstances To contrast and compare the two Radio Menu Setting options e Use Separate file for menu settings default This is the default for the programmer This option is based on a Set and Forget plan Once the global settings are configured to your liking and saved you do not have to repeat this process This configuration does not change with a new memory channelfile The last settings file saved is the one that will be used when a memory file is sent to the radio You can save several different settings files i e one for your radio and a different one for your son s radio Then easily match the settings to the radio being programmed without having to make changes in the file repeatedly e Keep menu settings and frequencies in a single file option This option is set on the Settings Preferences screen With this option selected the Radio Menu Settings as assigned on the Settings Radio Menu Settings screen are assigned ONLY in this file With each new file created the Radio Menu Settings return to factory defaults You have the ability to customize the global settings just as you customize the memory channel file This would be useful i
179. o will remain in Home Channel mode even when the knob is turned HM Rev Key Selects the function of the HM RV button middle row left on the face of the radio If used with the Func key i e Func then Hm Rv the opposite functionality is triggered in the radio e Home One touch recall a Home channel e Reverse Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies default Lock Enable locking as set in the Lock Mode field on this screen A lock appears on the screen to let you know when the lock is activated Beware if you lock the keys you will not be able to communicate with the radio from the programmer Although the radio will come on in CLONE mode it will not respond to the key press needed for the remainder of the process The keys are unlocked by pressing the power button ever so briefly Watch for the lock symbol to disappear from the face of the radio indicating that the lock is off This can be done while the radio is in CLONE mode Lock Mode Set the lockout combination for the Lock function Select from e Key The front panel keys are locked e Dial The dial on the top panel is locked e Key amp Dial Both the keypad and dial are locked e PTT The PTT switch is locked and transmission is not possible 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 67 e Key amp PTT Both the keys and the PTT switch are locked e Dial amp PTT Both the dial and the PTT switch are locked
180. operations This is a special feature of the radio designed for a specific function rather than general use 2009 RT Systems Inc 42 VX8 Programmer Help Tx Power The output power can be set individually set for each memory channel to address the exact needs of each operation Select Low or High for each memory channel The power out for each of these settings varies for this radio depending on its power source battery or DC power supply and frequency See the User s manual for the specifics Skip Marks selected memory channel to be skipped during scanning These channels remain available for manual selection by turning the knob Off The channel will be scanned for activity whenever scanning is done Skip The channel will be skipped P scan The channel is included in a special scanning group These channels are scanned when scanning is begun ona P scan channel Step The frequency that the radio is on changes by the value of the step when tuning manually This value is used by the radio in Memory Tune mode This value is not critical in memory mode since the original memory channel frequency can be retrieved by exiting Memory Tune mode In VFO this value could keep you from returning to your original frequency Select from 5 6 25 8 33 9 0 10 12 5 15 20 25 50 or 100 kHz steps as needed Auto is not included in the programmer since a when set to Auto the radio sets a value much as the programmer
181. ore helpful CW Learning Training The radio is equipped with a feature to help you learn Morse Code CW The tones heard during Learning and Training are not transmitted over the air Several options control this function Form Set to Characters per minute CPM or Words per minute WPM Strobe LED Check to enable flashing of the LED white for a visual representation of the CW being sent CW Pitch Set from 400 1000 MHz to suit your ability to hear the tone Learning Mode Choose the characters to be studied e Alpha Sends the same alpha character repeatedly e Alpha Auto Sends an alpha character then moves to the next character automatically e Number Sends the same number repeatedly e Number Auto Sends the number then moves to the next number automatically e Symbol Sends the same symbol repeatedly e Symbol Auto Sends the symbol then moves to the next symbol automatically 2009 RT Systems Inc VX8 Programmer Help Learning Alpha Assign the letter to be repeated or upon which to start the auto progression through the letters Learning Number Assign the number to be repeated or upon which to start the auto progression through the letters Learning Symbol Assign the symbol from the list to be repeated or upon which to start the auto progression through the letters Learning Speed Set the speed for the code Learning Repeat Set the number of repeats for Alpha Num
182. ored by the radio when it uses this memory channel Offset Direction This function denotes how the receive and transmit frequency differ 2009 RT Systems Inc 28 VX8 Programmer Help e Simplex transmit and receive frequencies are the same e Minus the offset is subtracted from the receive frequency e Plus the offset frequency is added to the receive frequency e Split for a non standard offset The user enters both the receive and transmit frequencies Operating Mode Assign FM AM or WFM as appropriate for the frequency Name Enter an Alpha Numeric tag up to 16 characters to a memory channel to provide an easy reminder of the function of a particular channel The Name is displayed automatically on the radio beneath the operating frequency The name will not be displayed if the radio is operated in Dual Receive mode Tone Mode Use of the tone systems of the radio allows for silent monitoring until a call is received with a corresponding tone Tone mode also allows access to repeaters that are made private with a PL tone The radio offers CTCSS Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System or DCS Digital Coded Squelch to be tailored to your particular needs Use of either of the tone systems requires two steps 1 Turning on the Tone Mode and 2 Selecting the CTCSS tone or DCS code from the values in the appropriate column Turning on the Tone Mode None No tone system activated Even if the CTCSS Ton
183. ot overwrite or to cancel the process If you choose No to prevent loss of the current channel information the skipped frequency is entered into the next available space and not lost e Sort Great for data management or to arrange your channels permanently for a special use New to the Version 3 5x programmers is the ability to Undo a sort You can now sort the list on a given parameter touch up a group of entries then put the list back in its original order with the changes that you made When this option is selected you are presented with a window for 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 127 selection of the options Sort by Receive Frequency Then sort by Cancel None Sort Mode Channel Sort Selectioin Ascending Selected channels C Decsending C All Channels Sort by Select a column for the initial sort Then Sort By Select a second column for a secondary sort Sort Mode Ascending for lowest to highest Descending for highest to lowest Channel Sort Selection Selected Channels to sort only a group form the file All Channels to sort all the channels in the file If the result is not quite what you expected select the Undo Sort option to return the list to the point you left it last Always save your file before you sort At the very worst you can exit the file without saving to return to the order of that last save Blank memory channels are always sorted to the to
184. ote Insertion of rows can result in the loss of data from the bottom of the list You will be warned if there is danger of data loss and given the opportunity to cancel the process to prevent this loss e Delete Channel Shift Del Removes the selected row All the data following the deleted row is pulled up to eliminate the blank row Beware Deleted data cannot be recovered Neither the Insert nor the Paste commands write the data to the grid If you accidentally delete data exit the Programmer WITHOUT saving The file will be restored to its condition when you last saved and the last deleted data will be restored Multiple channels can be deleted by selecting them all at once and selecting delete e Clear Channel Removes the data from the selected channel without moving all those that follow up to fill this space Leaves the channel blank e Move Up Ctrl U The ability to select a channel and have it change places with the channel immediately preceding it Repeat this command ona selected channel to walk it into place in your list Sequential channels can be selected and moved at once The group will move up one channel at a time The displaced memory channel will move to the end of the group being moved e Move Down Ctrl D The ability to select a channel and have it change places with the channel immediately following it Repeat this command ona selected channel to walk it into place in your list Sequential channels can
185. ould rather not hear The same information as that entered for any memory channel is entered for these See the Programmer Main Window section for the details about the information to be entered Note Although these memory channels can be programmed with all the details of a regular memory channel the only important data here is the Receive Frequency since the channel is being used only for VFO memory skip If these channels are programmed they can be accessed as regular memory channels notice that they are included when you turn the dial when tuning in memory mode Be careful using them as memory channels These frequencies WILL BE SKIPPED when scanning in VFO 2 6 VFO Memories The VFO memories provide temporary memory channels for quick access The VFO memory is temporary since it is lost when the radio is tuned while in VFO mode Note Remember the VFO memory is temporary The programmed frequencies appear immediately after the file is sent to the radio When the radio is manually tuned in VFO mode the programmed frequency cannot be recalled as a memory channel frequency will be Programming the VFO memory from the Programmer can be particularly helpful for reoccurring events for which the details of this channel are needed along with other memory channels 2009 RT Systems Inc 56 VX8 Programmer Help Memories do not have to be programmed into VFO before being programmed into the memory channe
186. ow ready to be copied Press Ctrl C to copy the cell 2009 RT Systems Inc 122 VX8 Programmer Help LD Kye ME M UE EE MAS MERE AAC MER HANCA ESS JUANTI r 7 i i i i F m ee 17 ms oe 1 WT t r aA x r E r r ET DR CR EE M te age au SE ou As I QC LS QE r r F PEET EE ER SSS ERP ER ERP EE EE f 4 T Tht 7 7 bs oe be 7 r j ba mai a mog i gi ae mtt 7 mini pe Bae oi gr bs i d r r r r r r r i li Tay i 4 T Press and Hold the Shift key while pressing the Down Arrow key to select the rows that will be set with this information r f r QE am n s pe MES a US DE en pe os Le mu ET Le air r E r Cal si r r t ai E r r 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 123 e Simple Mode Hides several of the columns for each memory channel Those remaining are the ones that are most needed for any memory channel Those remaining include Receive Frequency Achannel cannot be programmed without a receive frequency This is the frequency you listen to Transmit Frequency The programmer will complete this automatically The column is included in case you need to enter the value other than the default for the receive frequency based on the band plan i e an odd split pair Offset Direction Again the programmer will complete this automatically based on the band plan for the rece
187. ower On X PCode 5111 Tires M Eratle Of fno I Enable On 00 00 Weather M weste Aist femme 2 r Progerematle Key Asregrerects Internet K internet OC Vokaps z Scanwg F Lore Memory Scan Mode Al Channel X Restant Tive 20sec bad The Programming Process The RT Systems programmers are designed for you to use as soon as you complete installation You do not have to wait for your radio to arrive to begin creating your file Open the programmer and begin entering channel and setting information You will be ready to program your radio when it arrives Note Connect the USB cable to the computer before you access the Communications tab at the top of the screen Not finding the cable can cause some systems to cease to respond You can do EVERYTHING else in the program without having the cable attached Once the radio arrives e Execute Communications Get data from into a blank default New file A screen will open with details about this process specific to the radio e Follow these steps carefully until this process is complete Once the process is complete the programmer will return to the main screen with any programming from the radio displayed on the screen i e if you had already programmed several memory channels you will see the details in the grid on the main screen 2009 RT Systems Inc Version 3 Programmer Overview 15 e Edit this file or open the file
188. p of bottom of the list based on the Ascending or Descending selection Different fields sort differently If a field is a text field in one programmer and a drop down list in another the sort results will be different It has to do with how the computer interprets the values in these different types of fields While this was present in the older programmers it should not be a problem in the Version 3 programmers where the fields are consistent between the radio programmers e Unsort For use after sorting to return the list to the last saved order Use Sort and Unsort to easily edit channels with the same info that needs to be changed Sort to bring those channels together Edit the details see cell 2009 RT Systems Inc 128 VX8 Programmer Help editing Then unsort to return the list to the last saved order with the edits in place Quick File Access Commands Several keystroke commands are available in the programmer These include Ctrl 0 Control zero Calls the Open dialog for the programmer being used allowing you to select a file to be opened without having to select the file type first This is especially helpful when several programmers are loaded on one system i e Lets you select another FT 7800 file without having to select that file type first from the open box Ctrl O Control letter O Presents the box from which the file type is selected just as File Open Select the type of file to
189. pboard It will appear that nothing has happened The program in conjunction with built in commands of the operating system of the computer has copied the data IT is waiting for you to Paste it where you want it e Paste Ctrl V Writes the selected data to the current position of the cursor overwriting the data at that position New to the Version 3 programmers is the ability to copy and paste data in a single column as well as for an entire row Use the mouse to select the channels into which the data is to be pasted Select as many or more memory channels into which copies information is to be pasted If you select fewer a message will appear and the process will not be completed To select these rows click and hold the left mouse button while pointing at the number to the left of the first receiving row Then drag the mouse until at least as many you can select more rows have been selected 2009 RT Systems Inc 136 VX8 Programmer Help EEA Programmer lets ef date a Che git Conrericatira Settings Wick TIM Os shee EMI 2 n 1 13 t 15 16 17 18 19 Le E Ea 2 x Page Frequency Frequency 43000000 14700000 14707900 1470100 14701800 14702000 1470230 W700 14707500 1470400 14704500 14705000 170530 147 09000 147 09900 147 07000 Tr rars het 43 00000 147 60000 600 kHz 147 60000 600 KHz 147 61000 609 KHz 147 61200 600 kHz 147 62000 600 kHz 147 62200
190. peater or base station which is tied into the Vertex Standard WIRES M Wide Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System network operating in the SRG Sister Radio Group mode 3 5 1 DTMF e Access Number Set the DTMF tone for SRG access e Auto Dialer Mode Enable or disable the auto dialer for transmission of access tones This auto dialer is independent of that for the non Internet DTMF memories e Link Mode Select SRG or FRG as the Internet access mode e Memory Selection Select one of the 64 preprogrammed Internet access memories to use for FRG access e Memory Channels Enter a DTMF access string up to 8 characters and a Name of up to 8 characters to identify that connection Note Turning on the Internet function is not included in the programmer When this option is on a DTMF tone is transmitted at the beginning of every transmission This is an annoying and unexpected action of the radio if this option were to be set when you were not ready to operate on the Internet The programmer makes it easy to configure the settings for the Internet functionality Engaging that functionality is left for you to do from the menu of the radio when you are ready to use it The 16 button keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch repeater control or Internet link access purposes Besides numerical digits 0 through 9 the keypad includes the and digits plus the A B C and D tones often used for rep
191. ps i e any value ending in x00 or x50 where x is any digit from 0 to 9 with a Plus or Minus Offset Direction This gives you the ability to use the Reverse function of the radio although your frequency pair is not separated bya standard offset value e Any offset frequency value is ignored by the radio if the offset direction is set to Simplex or Split Using a Non Standard Offset Frequency Value A non standard Offset Frequency value is entered by typing that value into the Offset Frequency field after the Receive Frequency has been entered for that channel Then select Plus or Minus in the Offset Direction column and watch the Programmer calculate the Transmit Frequency Values would be entered as an exact number including the decimal to denote kHz e Given the pair 146 650 and 147 300 e The Offset Frequency entered would be 650 decimal six five zero Without the decimal an error is raised in the Programmer that a valid Offset Frequency should be entered e The Offset Direction would be set to Plus As another example e The pair 147 255 and 145 940 could not be entered with an Offset Frequency and an Offset Direction e The resulting offset for this pair us 1 315 MHz which is not on a 50 kHz step does not divide evenly by 50 e This pair requires entry of both the Receive and Transmit frequency with the Offset Direction set to Split e Inthis case any value that appears in the Offset Frequency column will be ign
192. r your particular situation e The Transmit field will be active as indicated by the dark border Enter the Transmit Frequency from the information you have into this field Note Simply type the first number of that frequency The field will change without having to erase what is there e Press Enter e The Programmer will set the Offset Frequency and Offset Direction as needed for this pair Ignore these two columns The information in these two columns may change when the file is opened again if the offset can be figured to a 50kHz value and the direction set to plus or minus This gives you back functionality on the radio that is lost with a channel marked Split If you see this change ignore it The radio will function exactly the same when you use it with these different settings You are finished with this entry unless you need to enter Name Tone or other details for this memory channel Offset Frequency Standard offsets include 100 500 and 600 kHz and 1 0 1 6 3 0 5 0 and 7 6 MHz e The default Offset Frequency depends on the band of the Receive Frequency being entered i e 2M Band is always 600 kHz 430 Band is always 5 0 MHz etc 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming Memory Channels 27 e Although an Offset Frequency is displayed for every memory channel itis not used by the radio if the Offset direction is set to Simplex e Yaesu radios can use an Offset Frequency of any value in 50 kHz ste
193. ram Your file is ready to be imported into the Programmer Changes can be made within the Programmer after you import the data 7 2 Import Function Overview The Programmer can Import data from delimited text files These files can be created using the Export feature of the Programmer for another radio Travel Plus for Repeaters by ARRL commercial spreadsheet programs or text editors Limitations for use of another commercial spreadsheet program include e The spreadsheet program will know none of the limitations of the radio It will allow you to enter any value in any space You will have to enter transmit and receive frequencies CTCSS tones and DCS codes carefully to be sure they are imported correctly to the radio e You will need to organize your data carefully The Programmer will import all the items from a single column as the same thing This can cause an odd split to be entered as Simplex or a non standard offset to be ignored The easiest way to begin a text file for your Programmer is to Export a file from the Programmer first In that exported file you will see column headers for the details that the Programmer expects to import You will also see the format of the information You can edit or add to this file with any commercial spreadsheet program or text editor Note The new features off the programmer include the ability to enter a series of channels by entering just a beginning frequency and the number to be entered
194. ransmissions require that you ID every 10 minutes to satisfy FCC identification requirements Remember to enter your callsign into the CWID field and check Enable to engage this part of the function CW ID The callsign name or other identifying information up to 6 characters that will be transmitted to identify this radio Enter the callsign and check Enable to activate its use by the radio 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 93 When using ARTS this must be a callsign for legal operations If this is used for EAI in emergency situations other identifying information may be more helpful CW Learning Training The radio is equipped with a feature to help you learn Morse Code CW The tones heard during Learning and Training are not transmitted over the air Several options control this function Form Set to Characters per minute CPM or Words per minute WPM Strobe LED Check to enable flashing of the LED white for a visual representation of the CW being sent CW Pitch Set from 400 1000 MHz to suit your ability to hear the tone Learning Mode Choose the characters to be studied e Alpha Sends the same alpha character repeatedly e Alpha Auto Sends an alpha character then moves to the next character automatically e Number Sends the same number repeatedly e Number Auto Sends the number then moves to the next number automatically e Symbol Sends the s
195. rather than later in the import process Click Next to continue 7 4 Import Function Step 2 Import Step 2 of 4 Identify the delimiters separators used in your file 2009 RT Systems Inc 182 VX8 Programmer Help Import Step 2 of 4 Select the character that separates Select fold Gelriters the data in the file being imported I Treat consecutive delimiter as one Text Gualtier More 4 The selected Character is the same as the one 147 32007 0 6000 6 7 7H 7 The data in the file to be imported is separated by tabs semicolons commas space or other non text characters Select from the list at the top of the screen or enter the one you used Once you select the correct delimiter the data will properly separate into columns Import Step 2 of 4 Select the comma as the Defirniter Select isid cekrters to separate the data into columns I Teest consentiva dekniter as one Tet Qualfier None L 1 I t L L 0 1472200 06000 ts lt gt Examine the data to be sure that it is ready for the Programmer to process Look at the data in the window Select the proper Text Qualifier if you have single or double quotes within a data field With quotes present the import process will handle all the data incorrectly resulting in a blank file Once selected the quotes are removed and the data appears as shown 2009 RT Systems Inc
196. re within range for communication You need not have two matching radios to use this function Any two radios equipped with the ARTS function can be used ARTS is used in simplex mode The radio must receive on the same frequency as that transmitted by the other radio When setting up a channel for ARTS VFO or memory set the e Offset Direction to SIMPLEX e Tone Mode to DCS e DCS code to the same value in each radio Besides its value in search and rescue operations ARTS makes a great did you hear me feature As long as the two radios show IN RANGE you can be sure that the radio received your audio Presuming that the volume on the receiving radio is sufficient you can be sure that your signal was heard Especially when driving the other operator may not be able to respond immediately to your communication If ARTS remains successful you can be sure that the voice transmission was heard just as the ARTS signal is heard During the ARTS function your radio will transmit a signal every 15 or 25 seconds This transmission includes the DCS tone The receiving radio will hear only the signal with the tone An extraneous signal that lacks the tone will not interfere with the ARTS functionality between these two radios The other radio does the same in a comparable time period As long as the two remain within range the displays will show INRANGE Should one of the radios move too far from the other three beeps will sound and
197. requency Ow 430 00000 zj j 14700000 147 60000 GJAH Plus 170700 14760600 GOTKH2 Pl 14701000 147610006008H2 Ph 14701000 147 61800 600 KHz wi 14702000 147600060002 Phat 14702900 147 62000 600 kHz 14702000 14762000 600 KHz we 200 an eon 14707300 147 63000 600 kHz 14704000 147 64000 600 kHz 14704200 147 64500 600 bH 1705000 147 65000 600 kHz 1470790 147 62200 600 kHz 1470500 147 66000 600 kHz 14706900 147 66500 600 kHz 147 0000 147 67000 600 He 222222222222222 HESNISIISARESNAESE x Select the data to be copied To select an entire row point your mouse at the number in the grey box at the left of the row Click and release the left mouse to select that row The row will be highlighted in black when it is selected Toselect multiple rows point your mouse at the number in the grey box at the left of the first row to be selected Click and hold the left mouse button as you drag the pointer over the next several channel that you want to copy The channels must be sequential for multi channel copying All the selected channels will be highlighted in black 2009 RT Systems Inc 114 VX8 Programmer Help 14709500 14705000 14709790 147 09000 147 09900 147 07000 ERREFE EREE EE E x 147 64000 600 bHe 147 64500 600 bHe 147 6000 600 kHz 147 E2200 600 kHz 147 E6000 600 kHz 147 66500 600 kHz 147 67000 600 kHz 2222222 2HEEEEEEE BIHO Memories Lia Msrories WO Howe
198. rformance Once the file is saved the global settings of the current settings file or defaults if there is no settings file will be sent to the radio the next time that file is used for programming Creating and using multiple Global settings files There may be global settings of the radio that you want configured differently for different activities You can make changes to your settings file and save it separately To select a settings file for use e Select Settings Radio Menu Settings from the main page of the programmer e From the Radio Menu Settings screen select File Open A list of settings files will be presented e Select the file you want to use and click Open e Verify that this is the settings file that you want to use Check also that the proper filename appears in the titlebar at the top of the Menu Settings window e Select File Exit to close this screen These settings will be sent to the radio with each memory channel file until you change this file selection again Having multiple memory channel files and multiple global setting files gives you the ability to mix and match the features of your radio to suit your needs This makes it easy to customize the radio for a special event without disturbing the original programming files Then once the event is over simply reprogram the radio with the memory channel information and settings that you use everyday Alternate Global Settings file option New t
199. rints Print Prints the current file Send File as E mail Sends the current file to RT Systems tech support Files 1 4 Up to four files that you last worked in and saved Exit Closes the programmer 2009 RT Systems Inc File Maintenance 189 8 1 Exit Exits the Programmer If files have been changed you will be given the opportunity to save it or cancel the Exit command to avoid data loss in that file 8 2 New Use this command for setting up a clean slate into which you enter memory frequencies A clean slate or default file will often have at least one channel programmed on the memory channel screen This is a factory default that is in your radio when itis new The information for this channel can be changed however in most radios channel 1 must be programmed If you have been working to create a file with memory channels use File New before using Communications Get data from to prevent losing all the work you have done in this file The Get data from process will replace the information in the open file with what is in the radio The Option settings from View Settings that were last saved are use whenever a New file is created There is no need to reset the options for each new file If a settings file has not been saved factory defaults will be sent to the radio Note If you radio acts funny after you download to it i e keypad beeps are different squelch is open Scan resume
200. rm that you are within range The radios then remain silent as long as you remain within range e ALWAYS for a beep to sound every time a polling transmission is received from the other station Enable Check to activate ARTS functionality The radio will operate in ARTS mode immediately after it is programmed with this file 2009 RT Systems Inc VX8 Programmer Help Note Remember this is an option of the Settings file that programs the radio with every file of frequencies You might prefer to turn this option on and off from the face of the radio thus gaining more control over this functionality To engage ARTS from the face of the radio press the FW then the 4 key To disengage ARTS press the 4 key Interval Set the frequency for ARTS polling Available options are 25 seconds for maximum battery conservation or 15 seconds for extra security Note ARTS will not function if the PTT is locked Transmissions during the ARTS function whether or not accompanied by voice transmissions require that you ID every 10 minutes to satisfy FCC identification requirements Remember to enter your callsign into the CWID field and check Enable to engage this part of the function CW ID The callsign name or other identifying information up to 6 characters that will be transmitted to identify this radio Enter the callsign and check Enable to activate its use by the radio When using ARTS this must be a
201. rogramming other radio functions 83 Emergency The radio has an Emergency feature that must be activated from the face of the radio i e used by someone who is not incapacitated This feature would be helpful for finding someone lost but not incapacitated or for alerting others traveling with you ofa danger in your vicinity The Emergency feature is activated by pressing and holding in the Hm Rev key for one second In the Emergency mode the performance of the radio is designed to e The radio changes to operate on the UHF amateur band Home channel e The radio emits a loud Alarm sound the volume is controlled via the VOL function of the radio e The Busy Tx indicator flashes a white light e The emergency feature can be disabled temporarily when the PTT is pressed allowing for transmission on the UHF Home channel frequency and e The emergency feature automatically begins again 2 seconds after the transmission has ended From the Emergency section set the option for the Emergency Signal to be used e BEEP Loud Alarm sounds e Strobe The Busy Tx indicator flashes in bright white e Beep Strobe Loud alarm sounds and Busy Tx indicator flashes e Beam The Busy Tx indicator glows continuously in white e Beep Beam Loud alarm sounds and Busy Tx indicator glows continuously e CW The Busy Tx indicator flashes according to the programmed emergency message Morse code at a rate of five words per minute
202. rough the mic jack some through the data jack and some through the CAT port These ports must be addressed by the correct cable for communications to be successful Be sure to use the correct cabling to address the radio being programmed Check the User s Manual for the radio if you are not sure where the port is on the radio that is specified in the programmer The cables for this particular radio are pictured in the Radio to Computer Cabling section of this help Specific to the FT 857 D and FT 897D The cable used for programming is the Yaesu CT 62 cable with the 8 pin mini din plug This plug is attached to the CAT jack on the back of the radio Forcing this connector into the data port will ruin the plug and could damage the radio There have been cases where the power pin and the PTT were connected since you never know which pin will go which way when you force them out of place causing several hundred dollars in damage Check to be sure you are connecting the cable to the matching jack before forcing the pins into the holes At the time of this writing none of the Yaesu VHF UHF mobile radios used the CT 62 cable with its 8 pin plug We have seen this tried It will not work The mobile radios that program through the data jack require a 6 pin mini din connection on the cable Check the cabling specified in the help for the radio that you re programming to be sure that you re using the right one to address the radio If an adapter
203. s select the file to be opened Import Radio File Look jn Kor m 2300 rdf PR Step cev 2 1C208 dat A step ic208 IE 1C 208 0208 B Step tab OS Ker Adjusted for Tone CSV PA PEARL 1 CSV E sdfedf ic 208 Aist This screen gives you the ability to find and open the file to be imported e Use Look in at the top to change directories as needed e Use File of type at the bottom to show other files in the directory you selected Since the most common file types are csv and tab you may need to change types for your file to appear e Once your file is highlighted select Open to proceed Import Step 1 of 4 Identify one or more of the first rows of data to be omitted 2009 RT Systems Inc Advanced Data Handling Features 181 Import Step 1 of 4 Select rows from begring of ist to skip on impot Eliminate channels from the beginning of the list by increasing the counter Baho 127 3 Vncwr VSS 1733 POX 7 This screen was used originally to omit headers columns without data from the import This is no longer necessary Actually it is recommended that you leave the headers to help you more easily identify the information in a later step This step remains useful for eliminating a number of memory channels from the import process For example if your file contains more channels than are allowed by the radio You could eliminate multiple channels here
204. s 33 2 You select a Bell option from those listed on the main page of the programmer 3 You set the action of the bell number of rings or Continuous from the Sounds page of the Menu Settings screen accessed from the Settings Global Radio Settings item in the menu atthe top of the main screen A fourth step is required if you are using a customized sound for the bell The User defined ringers are set up on the Sounds tab of the Menu Settings section of the programmer accessed from the main screen with Settings Global Radio Settings Half Dev iation Check the box to engage Narrow 2 5 kHz Deviation as compared to 5 KHz normally or when this option is off This change helps prevent interference with other stations in a crowded environment Note The receiver s IF filter bandwidth is not changed via this setting This setting will not enable the radio to perform on new commercial channels that are on 2 5kHz steps Those frequencies are reserved for commercial use and are not available to amateur equipment Clock Shift Shifts the internal reference frequency slightly to eliminate birdies that interfere on other channels Bank Check the box to assign a memory channel to a given Bank More details about using banks can be found in the Using Memory Banks section of this help e A memory channel can be assigned to all Banks by checking all of the columns or it can be omitted completely by not checking a box at al
205. s Version 3 programmer If the programmer is already running switch to it now for the options to work with this list for programming the radio 6 2 Using the Travel Plus list for radio programming Once you have created a list in Travel Plus version 10 0 or higher open any one of the Version 3 6x programmers installed on your machine To access the list e Select File from the menu at the top of the screen e Select Open Travel Plus list this option was disabled until you created the list 2009 RT Systems Inc ARRL Travel Plus 161 w Se sise e The list appears in the window of the programmer ca MONT GOMER MONT GONE Nr WONT GOMERY E 2 i E 21 La B a PE Several selections appear at the bottom of the window that contains the list These are options that give you control over the data in the list e Selected Bands Lists the bands of the frequencies in the list All are selected by default Uncheck those that you don t want as part of the list 2009 RT Systems Inc 162 VX8 Programmer Help LIRE Ris In this case many bands that cannot be used by the radio are available These frequencies will not be included in the radio file To see what frequencies will be removed uncheck the bands you do not want in this example we will work with a list containing only 2M and 440MHz frequencies The resulting list contains frequenc
206. s will not be completed To select these rows click and hold the left mouse button while pointing at the number to the left of the first receiving row Then drag the mouse until at least as many you can select more rows have been selected 2009 RT Systems Inc 116 VX8 Programmer Help EEA Programmer lets ef date a Che git Conrericatira Settings Wick TIM Os shee EMI 2 n 1 13 t 15 16 17 18 19 Le E Ea 2 x Page Frequency Frequency 43000000 14700000 14707900 1470100 14701800 14702000 1470230 W700 14707500 1470400 14704500 14705000 170530 147 09000 147 09900 147 07000 Tr rars het 43 00000 147 60000 600 kHz 147 60000 600 KHz 147 61000 609 KHz 147 61200 600 kHz 147 62000 600 kHz 147 62200 600 kHz 147 62000 600 kHz 147 63500 600 IH 147 64000 600 bHe 147 64500 600 IH 147 65000 600 bHe 147 62200 600 He 147 6000 600 kHz 147 66500 600 kHz 147 67000 600 bHe Ora Frequency Owecton S raphex AE Opewting Node 2222222222222222 MI4 DIM Memoris Lia Morewies WO Howe From the menu at the top of the screen use your mouse to left click on Edit From the menu that appears use the mouse to left click on Paste You can also copy by pressing Ctrl V with the mouse pointing within the selected area i e just look at where the mouse pointer is on the screen It must by within the black area on the screen of the programmer for t
207. save it separately Having multiple memory channel files radio name and multiple global setting files rsf gives you the ability to mix and match the features of your radio to suit your needs This makes it easy to customize the radio for a special event without disturbing the original programming files Then once the event is over simply reprogram the radio with the memory channel information and settings that you use everyday When anew file is begun the same settings used in the last settings file saved will be used automatically You need not re enter the settings each time nor are you forced to always begin a new file by renaming an existing file You need only enter memory channel details 2009 RT Systems Inc 60 VX8 Programmer Help To select a settings file for use e Select Settings Radio Menu Settings from the main page of the programmer e From the Radio Menu Settings screen select File Open A list of settings files will be presented Do not change the Files of Type selection at the bottom The programmer presents appropriate files to choose from e Select the file you want to use and click Open e Verify that this is the settings file that you want to use Check also that the proper filename appears in the titlebar at the top of the Menu Settings window e Click File Save to reset the programmer to use this file e Select File Exit to close this screen These settings will
208. screen opens into which you enter the text or number to be found Look in Receive Frequency v Cancel Find text Select the field to be searched i e Receive frequency Transmit frequency etc Enter the text or numbers to be found Click OK to move to the first item found The search always begins at the top of the list and stops at the end e Find Next F3 Use the F3 function key to repeat the specified find and move to the next item For example You choose to search for 145 in the Receive Frequency column in a file with 5 channels beginning with 145 OK in the Find box takes you to the first one F3 takes you to the second then the third then the fourth and so on until you have stopped at each of those that match the criteria e Goto Channel Ctrl G Moves to the indicated channel number When this option is selected a screen opens into which you enter the channel number Enter the number and click OK to move to that memory channel programmed 2009 RT Systems Inc Easy editing in the grid 125 ornot Goto Channel Enter channel number to move to Channel Cancel e Insert Channel Shift ins Inserts a blank row without deleting information present The current information and all that follows is pushed down to make room The number of rows inserted will equal the number of rows selected This is a great way to slip channel information into a list of channels N
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210. starting at the current frequency continuously until all the Smart Search memories are filled Spec trum Analyzer Sets the sweep mode for the spectrum analyzer function The Spectrum Analyzer presents a visual representation of activity above and below the current operating frequency e 1 Time The sweep covers the band once e Continuous The transceiver sweeps the current band repeatedly e Full Time The transceiver sweeps the current band repeatedly with audio remaining on the current operating frequency Split Tone Enables or disables split CTCSS DCS tones When one of the split tone indicators is set and saved for a memory channel this selection is set automatically The default is Off Time out Timer Set the maximum time of continuous transmission after which the radio is forced back into receive mode Available values are 1 to 30 minutes and Off The default is 6 minutes Timers Set details to control the radio s ability to turn itself on and off at preset times Check to enable and set the desired time 2009 RT Systems Inc 72 VX8 Programmer Help Note This function will not work unless the radio s clock is set This function is done from the face of the radio not from the programmer See page 120 of the Users Manual for details on setting the clock Tone Search Mute Enable disable the radio s audio output while Tone Search scanning is activated TxSave Enables or disables th
211. t in Travel Plus as detailed in Creating a List in Travel Plus in this help e Open the programmer e Open the file into which the frequencies are to be inserted e Access the Travel Plus list through the link in the file menu Both the list and the file are now open in the programmer Working in reduced screen mode is helpful with this process to let you see both files at one time V2 6 Prop ammer e Selecta group of channels 2009 RT Systems Inc 166 VX8 Programmer Help 145 37000 145 41000 145400 14545000 Point your mouse at the CHANNEL NUMBER the grey shaded column on the left and left click Don t let go of the left click button if you want more than one While holding the left mouse button drag the mouse over the CHANNEL NUMBER ofall the channels you want If there are more than those on the screen just keep going at the bottom The screen will scroll to let you continue your selection Note The entire row of a selected channel will turn black If only the Receive Frequency is highlighted black then ONLY that information will be copied MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY e Copy the channels With the mouse pointing at the highlighted channels right click and select Copy from the menu that opens OR with your mouse left click to select Edit from the menu at the top of the screen From the menu that opens select Copy
212. t the top of the main screen You will notice the tabs here include Common ARTS CW EAI Messages Sounds DTMF and Internet VFO and Menu Skip and APRS These gives you an idea of the settings you ll find on each screen 2009 RT Systems Inc 14 VX8 Programmer Help f Menu Settings for VX 8 SS Close External Setting Files Help I Amenusice Brosdosst Arienia AM Howe VFO Common ARTS Cw EA Messages Sound DTMF and interet VFO and Menu Ship APRS D Ahemsstoc Haine aan Artene z Ensbie I Anemisi Weathe Arterna FM HH AV F Avon es Shalt fext Aniernnt 7 Reverse bd Es Din Mori TC Spechnelyzer aie Zum 2 ty Tire Tire Out Timer v 20mn M Buy LED veLockos AufoMueLevel Lock Enable TTD VFO Mode V Fast Tone Seach on z Disl Key z on Band F Memcty Protect Suto Power Ol Mem Fast S FX AF Dus VOL Key Mode I Picy Revet Of 10CH v TAXis c Hod X F Spl Tone Channel Cover MeroyWite Rx Save Vou __ F ToreSeschMue 5mh nes from fon F TxSave FWKepTine Mc Gan SnatSexch VoD OS vec v jlevel5 Sirge OSseconk Dipy Suan Sento tanp Set Mode Cursor DuslReceve oc kesme gt Aude Unis Offset T we LCD Contrast Set Mode Fomst mee v 0 Fabverher X Level 13 l ltem X Baromelit Unds Ollset Ware Mordor LED Dimmer S Meter Symbol oe e A o su z em essasannes BlueTooth Set YOK PTT Mode ino Save on P
213. tain amplifier configurations the output signal phase is inverted from the input Small signal or power amplifiers having an odd number 1 3 5 etc of amplification stages may result in inversion of a transmitted or received DCS code While under most circumstances this should not occur amplifier designs and industry standards take this into account if you find that your receiver squelch does not open when both you and the other station are using a common DCS code you OR the other station but not both should try setting DCS priority to something other than normal RN TN Half Deviation The Main window of the Programmer is designed for memory channel entry e All details associated with the memory channels are programmed from this screen These are not all the functions of the radio Other features are set once for the radio to use no matter which memory channel you re on These items are set on the Settings screen accessed through Settings Radio Menu Settings from the menu at the top of the screen Inthe VX 8 there are LOTS of other options to be set e Columns continue off the right side of the window Use the bar at the bottom of the screen to move to these columns or press ENTER to step through each column e Columns can be hidden using the selections of the Preferences screen Select Settings Preferences in the menu to access this screen These columns remain hidden in this and any other file new or otherwise until
214. tccseecincecenietecdecvacsbeveessbevdcetsceseticveeienseedseseudesveccsscededeesissueishustseseciecsevetaevdsesevinsbeiteusvevest DCS Code Inversion Polarity zi Half DOViation ESE A E A E A E A E A A E E E euee Less to enter gt Simple Mode incccccscsissscecsscsscssciessecesesssscsncierensteceesceressetssstecressausssersnseseseosanssuctssducrssesenseucessdeas Mask _ cescsccebvteteavcccacatvtcsectadevensnseedecvecsveneesticesscecussesdeusticssscdusscsdennesehctseducsdasueiehecesessectvcsershansdsbseviasbersesbievess Microphone Adjustment gt Half Deviation iii 54 Name gt Alpha Tag sistema iennennennitinsnne intense teen ire tee tienne it 49 Non Standard Offset gt Odd Split ccccccsceeeseeeeseceeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeesaeeeseesesseseeseeeeseaeeesaeeeeseeeeseaeeseaeeseseaeeseeseeeaes 48 Offset Dire OON ir a aa a aa a araa cvs scctsntcesvecderseccecetceddesdetseietestsesvesbecseneisedscdvectetvelbersaceisys Offset FFE QUGNCY kossinn aaaea aaa a eaa aa a aeaa eaaa nantes mnt daaa aAA araa aaen diet Taaie Operating Mode Receive Frequency Simple Mode gt Easy channel entry cccscceesecceeseceeseeeeeeneeeeseeeesneeesaneeseeeeeesneeesaaeeesaneeseeseeaaseseaeeeseeeenseaeeess 46 Skip sn nn Re Sn n en ne A St tree near 52 S Meter SQuel CM eE A A A E T 53 Split Pair gt Odd Split 1 2 0 ue 46 Squelch Step Tone Mode Transmit Frequency seisvececssssecedsccavecccissbeccscecesdeccsseteeseteveveseusueteeseceveve
215. te High 121 16705000 147 65000 600 tH Phs PN f Nore on 5kHr High 13 14705900 147 65500 600 tH Phas fu f Hore on Sitter High 14 1470000 147 66000 600 tH Poux FN f Hore on Sitter High 1S 14706900 147 66500 600 tH Phas fu f Nore on Shite High 16 14707000 147 67000 600 tH Poux FN f Nore t on Sitter High ba f 18 18 20 21 45000000 431 00000 Semtex FN Nore Site Hgh 22 1470000 147 60000 600 tH Phar FN f Hore Sitter High 22 14700600 147 60600 600 tH Pour FN Nore Site High a 14701000 147 61000 600 tH Pour FN J Hore Sitter Hgh 25 14701900 147 61500 600 tH Phas FN J Nore Shh High 26 147 0200 147 62000 600 tH Phas FN J Nore Site Hgh 27 14670250 1476600 600tHz Phs N f Nore 5kHr High 28 14702000 147 63000 0N tH Poux N f Hore Site High 2 LT 4 I zj 2 Fil R rs 2 HI4 b Ho Wereies Lan hoewes VFO Hwe 4 Reedy 2009 RT Systems Inc 118 VX8 Programmer Help Copying details for one cell to change many rows at once e Column editing This editing allows you to change the data in the same column of several rows at once It works a little differently for columns with text including those into which you enter text and those that you select text from a list and check box fields Each of these scenarios is presented here in an example Text Cell Editing If you want to change quite a few CTCSS tones from 67 0 to 100 0 there is no reason to do this one row ata time Select the CTCSS field of the f
216. th several radio files at one time There is no need to close extra files before executing the Send data to process The current file will be sent to the radio during the Send Data To process The current file is the one that appears in the main window of the Programmer Basically what you see on the screen is what is sent to the radio Settings File Check your global menu settings under Settings Radio Global Settings to be sure the right information is being sent The items on this screen are the radio settings that are not associated with a specific memory channel These settings are set once to be sent to the radio with any file that you create Details on these settings can be found in the Radio Settings Options of this Help If the radio acts funny after it is programmed e Check the Radio Global Settings e Make changes to the settings as needed e Save the settings file e Do Communications Send data to with the same memory channel file The settings will be sent with the memory data 2009 RT Systems Inc 154 VX8 Programmer Help Completing the Send data to Process When you execute the Radio Send data to command you are presented with instruction for putting the radio into clone mode Read the screen carefully The steps to put the radio into clone mode differ with each model Pressing the wrong button will result in no response or the wrong response for the process The key sequence for s
217. that the radio can use Electronic data files can be created from lots of different sources While these files contain repeater information that you need they may also contain lots of information that the radio cannot use A file to be imported needs to be created carefully for the programmer to process the data properly for use by the radio You may need to manipulate the data in the original file for it to be imported successfully If you create a file from another application or receive a file from someone to use with 2009 RT Systems Inc 172 VX8 Programmer Help your programmer you need to check the data in the file to see how easily it can be imported Sometimes it is easier to enter the data manually into the programmer if only a small number of channels are to be programmed The best place to start a file for import is to export from the programmer The resulting file will show you the format of the fields that are expected for import The data being imported MUST contain at the least a receive frequency With this information only the programmer will complete the memory channel with default information which may or may not be what you need for a specific repeater The more detail you have in the raw data file i e transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction tones etc the fewer corrections you ll have to make when you finish the import process This is a true example of the action of acomputer
218. that you created earlier To open a file select File Open from the menu at the top Select your file from those in the list e When your file is ready use Communications Send data to for transferring these settings to the radio A screen will open with details about this process specific to the radio e Follow the steps carefully to complete this process and program the radio Read the screen This is only a sample screen shown The steps are different for each model The also differ from those that you used to get the data from the radio originally e Turn off the power then disconnect the programming cable from the radio It is best not to have the radio connected to the computer via the programming cable when the radio is on in normal mode A stray signal on the PTT line could cause the radio to react unexpectedly i e transmit turn off and back on chance channels etc 1 2 Using the Programmer Overview The Programmer is designed to be used in conjunction with the manual for the radio The Programmer provides easy feature configuration while the written manual provides an explanation of a feature and its use Working with Programming Files The radio Programmer has the ability to work on more than one cloning file at one time You can copy and paste frequencies from one file to another This added feature makes it even easier to create new files as you take pre programmed memory information from other files The name of
219. the programmer accept data from these columns is the Name field Name in the programmer is the field that sets the alpha display on the radio Generally this display is limited to 5 8 characters depending on the radio By default the programmer associates Callsign from the Travel Plus list to Name in the programmer You can change that association by selecting another column from those listed e Comment The Travel Plus list contains information that does not match directly to a column in the radio programmer One of the columns in the programmer accept data from these columns is the Comment field Comment in the programmer is a field of information that helps you while you work with the programmer This information does not transfer to the radio By default the programmer associates City from the Travel Plus list to Comment in the programmer You can change that association by selecting another column from those listed 2009 RT Systems Inc ARRL Travel Plus 165 6 3 Using the Travel Plus List with an existing programmer file You may not want to use all the information from the Travel Plus list in a separate file for your radio You may already have a file to which you want to add only some of the information from the List Using the list from Travel Plus along with a Version 3 programmer you can copy and paste selected channels from the list to a file for your radio e Begin by creating your lis
220. the audio volume level The volume of the beep can be adjusted relative to the volume by setting the level in this option Beep Mode Select which action will cause the radio to emit an audible tone e Off No sound is heard e Key and Scan A beep is heard when a key is pressed or when scanning halts on a signal e Key A beep is heard when a key is pressed CTCSS DCS Bell Tone squelch operations has to option of sounding a bell when a callis received This field sets the number of rings for the bell FM Speaker Output Control audio output for FM Broadcast e Auto The FM Broadcast audio output is directed automatically to the internal speaker or the earphone depending on connection of the earphone antenna e Speaker The FM Broadcast audio output is heard through the internal speaker and the earphone FM Broadcast Enable disable the stereo output while listening to FM broadcast Set to stereo to enable or mono to disable This is separate from the control for Bluetooth operations User Beep Melody Select the note and duration of that note for your own personal melody that sounds when a call is received during CTCSS operations 2009 RT Systems Inc 102 VX8 Programmer Help User Beep Selection Select the User Beep to be used Enter the melody for the User Beep in the User Beep Melody section on this screen Volume and Squelch The radio has independent adjustments for A Band B Band a
221. the display changes to OUT RANGE Once with radios are again within range a single beep will sound and the display will change to IN RANGE Whether or not you talk the ARTS function continues until you de activate it During ARTS operation it is impossible to change the operating frequency or other settings of the radio This prevents accidental loss of contact You must terminate ARTS operations to resume normal operations including access to menu settings on the radio The radio can be turned off even with ARTS engaged This will cause an out of range situation for other radios 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 79 Options for ARTS operations are entered on the ARTS CW EAI tab of the Settings screen of the programmer The ARTS options include Transmissions during the ARTS function whether or not accompanied by voice transmissions require that you ID every 10 minutes to satisfy FCC identification requirements Remember to enter your callsign into the CWID field and check Enable to engage this part of the function e ARTS Beep The ARTS function can operate either silently or audibly Silently the display shows the INRANGE or OUT RANGE condition of the transceivers The beep alerts you to the location status of the radios The available options include e OFF for silent operations e INRANGE for a beep only when the radios first confirm that you are within range The radios t
222. the file that you re looking for Everything in that directory is listed Your file will be in the list Select the file from the list Look jc E ITT Progamm Collted Torma 0c Te resd cT 81 PottsetFrequency icT FA test2 rt FA test ssf teste croi Cancel Fies of type aa Flies 1 e Click Open in the lower right corner e The resulting file contains frequencies that can be sent to the FT 60 The blanks represent frequencies that were removed during the conversion These frequencies would be invalid for the FT 60 2009 RT Systems Inc File Maintenance 203 1 megio 14 01000 42000000 420 00000 156000 14166000 Ur 14700 10 ANN E Creation ofthis file did not disturb the original file The memory channel information was not removed from the original copy was made by the programmer for the conversion You can edit the file In this case it needs to be edited to be sure that memory channel 1 is programmed You can remove the blank channels if you want You can add others Alternately you can send this file to the radio just as itis other than channel 1 needing to be programmed with something allowable for the radio Once you have used this to program the FT 60 you can save the file or close without saving depending on your needs for the data 8 4 Print Prints the Memory channel information of the displayed page of the current file i e if you
223. to the radio however itis nota requirement Files with frequency information can be created in the programmer without executing this step The Get data from process reading the radio e Connect the cables properly to the radio See the Radio to Computer Cabling section of this help for details of that cabling 2009 RT Systems Inc Radio Computer data transfer 151 e Be sure the battery is charged completely or that you are connected to an external power source before beginning this process Loss of power during communications may result in a reset radio e The screen that opens has details for completing the process to get data from the radio read the radio Read the screen carefully The steps differ with each model All the steps you need to do are listed on this screen Get Data From Insert the cable into the Spssker Mic jack Press and hold the Fw tds burning the rado on Wesly the ado dsplays CLONE Click the OK button CI ce e Now that the radio is in CLONE mode click OK to continue Press the BAND key to start the transfer Cancel e Press the button on the radio to start the transfer e A transfer status bar is displayed on the computer to let you know that the computer is receiving the data being sent from the radio If the blue bar does not appear and fill cancel the process and try again Note If the blue bar does not appear and begin to fill immediately the
224. transmitted Emergency The radio has an Emergency feature that must be activated from the face of the radio i e used by someone who is not incapacitated This feature would be helpful for finding someone lost but not incapacitated or for alerting others traveling with you ofa danger in your vicinity The Emergency feature is activated by pressing and holding in the Hm Rev key for one second In the Emergency mode the performance of the radio is designed to e The radio changes to operate on the UHF amateur band Home channel e The radio emits a loud Alarm sound the volume is controlled via the VOL function of the radio e The Busy Tx indicator flashes a white light e The emergency feature can be disabled temporarily when the PTT is pressed allowing for transmission on the UHF Home channel frequency and e The emergency feature automatically begins again 2 seconds after the transmission has ended From the Emergency section set the option for the Emergency Signal to be used e BEEP Loud Alarm sounds e Strobe The Busy Tx indicator flashes in bright white e Beep Strobe Loud alarm sounds and Busy Tx indicator flashes e Beam The Busy Tx indicator glows continuously in white e Beep Beam Loud alarm sounds and Busy Tx indicator glows continuously e CW The Busy Tx indicator flashes according to the programmed 2009 RT Systems Inc 90 VX8 Programmer Help emergency message Morse cod
225. uency for an odd split is the only value that must be manually entered Acceptable transmit frequencies are 144 148 MHz and 430 450 MHz Note In the Programmer you can enter details for frequencies outside the transmission abilities of the radio However the software will not enable transmission on these frequencies Transmission will be possible only if the radio has been properly modified 2009 RT Systems Inc 26 VX8 Programmer Help Entering a Split pair When you are given information to program your radio you may be givena pair of frequencies one for transmit and a different one for receive This pair is referred to as a split Ina Yaesu radio a split is truly odd if the difference between the two frequencies is not evenly divisible by 50 If this is the case the pair can be entered with a plus or minus offset making the radio perform more efficiently It also gives you back the Reverse function should you ever need to listen to the input frequency for the repeater If this is the case see the section on Using a Non Standard Offset Frequency Value just below in this help section This information is easily entered into the programmer and sent to the radio e First enter the Receive Frequency into that column of the programmer This will be the frequency that you list on e Press Enter The programmer will fill the remaining columns with default information which may or may not be right fo
226. ule 2009 RT Systems Inc 150 VX8 Programmer Help 5 1 Radio Computer data transfer Data flow two ways from the computer to the radio or from the radio to the computer Even when you are sending a file to the radio some data must be sent from the radio to the computer to ensure that the two are talking before transfer of the file ever gets started Inallcases be sure to follow the directions presented on the screen carefully The wrong button press can result ina communications failure Details for this process are contained in these sections Communications Get data from Always the best place to start Even if there is nothing in your radio It gets the data flowing between the two Communications Send data to This process programs the radio with the details of the file that is on the screen If the file is blank you will have a blank radio Be sure you see your frequencies on the screen before you start this part of the process Radio to computer cabling Check the photos to be sure you are using the correct cabling for your radio Note Given that the VX 8 uses the RT Systems USB cable there is no comport setup Communications Get data from radio Uploads the contents of the radio memory to the computer This function is often referred to as reading the radio since memory information is read from the radio This step is recommended before the first file is sent
227. unds and Busy Tx indicator glows continuously e CW The Busy Tx indicator flashes according to the programmed emergency message Morse code at a rate of five words per minute Enter the message in the Text field on the Emergency section e Beep CW Sends the emergency message in Morse code via the speaker and Busy Tx indicator at five words per minute Paging The radio includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder decoder and a dedicated microprocessor providing paging and selective calling features This allows you to place a call to a specific station Paging and to receive calls of your choice directed only to you Code Squelch Configure the options here for Answer Back Check the box to have the radio respond automatically to the received call Receive Codes The pair of tones that must be received before you can hear a signal while you are using Paging Transmit Codes The pair of tones that are transmitted with your signal so that others engaged in Paging can receive and hear your signal Setup for Paging and the Paging functionality are detailed in the Enhanced Paging and Coded Squelch section of this help There are several other details to be addressed along with those listed here 2009 RT Systems Inc 78 VX8 Programmer Help 3 2 Auto Range Transponder System The Automatic Range Transponder System ARTS uses DCS signaling to inform you and another ARTS equipped station that they a
228. up the other options for this function D Code Digital Coded Squelch mode is activated for transmission only With D selected as the Tone Mode the value that appears in the CTCSS Tone column is ignored by the radio The radio uses the DCS Code set in the DCS code column for transmissions only Reception is open for any signal T DCS CTCSS encode tone squelch is activated for transmission and Digital Coded Squelch for reception With T DCS selected as the Tone 2009 RT Systems Inc VX8 Programmer Help Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS Tone and DCS Code columns are both used by the radio The CTCSS Tone selection is used for transmissions while the DCS Code selection is used for reception Be sure that you set both the CTCSS Tone and the DCS Code once this option is selected D Tone Digital Coded Squelch is activated for transmission and CTCSS decode for reception With D TSQL selected as the Tone Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS Tone and DCS Code columns are both used by the radio The CTCSS Tone selection is used for reception while the DCS Code selection is used for transmission Be sure that you set both the CTCSS Tone and the DCS Code once this option is selected Selecting the CTCSS tone or DCS code from the values in the appropriate column CTCSS Tone This field is available when Tone Mode is set to Tone T Sql Rev CTCSS T DCS or D Tone Select one of 50 tone frequencies to be us
229. used for reception while the DCS Code selection is used for transmission Be sure that you set both the CTCSS Tone and the DCS Code once this option is selected Selecting the CTCSS tone or DCS code from the values in the appropriate column CTCSS Tone This field is available when Tone Mode is set to Tone T Sql Rev CTCSS T DCS or D Tone Select one of 50 tone frequencies to be used in the Encode or Decode modes This value is set independently for each memory channel A value that appears in this field is ignored by the radio if one of the tone modes that uses CTCSS is not activated DCS Code This field becomes active when Tone Mode is set to DCS D Code T DCS or D Tone Select one of the 104 codes available for use when the radio is in DCS mode This value is set independently for each memory channel A value that appears in this field is ignored by the radio if one of the tone modes that uses DCS is not activated DCS Polarity Thie field becomes available when the Tone Mode is set to DCS D Code T DCS or D Tone Select the function for the inverted DCS Tone See the section on DCS Tone Inversion in this help for more details on this function of the radio Generally this options is left as the default RN TN for normal DCS tone operations The options for this function include RN TN Receive and transmit the Normal DCS Tone RI TN Receive the Inverted DCS Tone and transmit the Normal DCS Tone RB TN Receive both Normal a
230. used for your current location The option can be set to Auto Longitude Latitude or one of the 10 memorized positions Man P1 P10 Table Memorized positions used during GPS operations Position Set for MMM or SS Speed Set in kmph mph or knot Time Set Set use of the GPS clock data to Auto or Manual APRS Settings AF Dual Enable disable the AF Dual function while operating in APRS This is the RX AF Dual function that allows you to monitor two ham band frequencies while listening to a broadcast band Although engaged during normal operations this feature can be engaged or disengaged during APRS operations APRS Modem Enable disable the APRS mode and set the baud rate APRS Units Control how received data is displayed on your radio e Altimeter Set to feet or meters e Distance Set to mile or kilometer e Position Set to MM MM or MM SS e Speed Set to kmph knot or mph e Temperature Set to Farenheit or Celcius e Rain Set to mm or inch e Wind Set to m s or mph B Band Mute Enable disable audio output on the B Band during APRS operations Beacon Filter Select the specific types of APRS beacon to be received or rejected Beacon Interval The length of time between beacon transmissions when beacons are being transmitted automatically 2009 RT Systems Inc Programming other radio functions 109 Beacon Ringer Enable disable the audible sound heard when an AP
231. uter directly or through a USB to serial adapter Based on the information given we will respond as quickly as possible Be sure that rtsystemsinc com is set as an acceptable address for your e mail program Or watch for your response in your spam or junk mail folder 2009 RT Systems Inc 216 VX8 Programmer Help 10 1 Mailing Address RT Systems Inc PO Box 319 Hermosa SD 57744 For transport other than USPS where a physical delivery address is needed use RT Systems 13737 Haugan Trail Hermosa SD 57744 2009 RT Systems Inc Index 217 Index A Activating Priority Revert Mode 68 Active Weather Channel 73 Add many frequencies at once 126 146 Adding a channel within a list 125 145 Alpha tag 28 38 49 AM Broadcast Antenna 61 APRS 107 ARTS Function Settings 73 80 86 91 Attenuation 32 42 53 Attenuator 62 Automatic Packet Reporting System 107 B Backlighting brightness 64 Band Edge Beep 101 Bank Linking 34 Bank Names 34 Banks 33 44 54 Barometric pressure offset 64 Barometric Unit display 64 Beep Level 101 Beep Mode 101 Bell 101 Bluetooth settings 62 oe Channel Banks 33 44 54 Checkbox multi cell editing 120 140 Clear channel details 125 145 Clock Shift 33 44 54 Comments 34 44 54 Contacting RT Systems 215 Copy Memory Channel information 112 132 CTCSS Bell 101 CTCSS Tone 30 41 51 Cut to remove or delete 112 132 CWID 74
232. ve when Tone Mode is set toe User CTCSS Select a value between 300Hz and 3000Hz in 100 Hz steps The default is 1600Hz With User CTCSS selected as the Tone Mode the values that appear in the CTCSS and DCS tone columns are ignored by the radio Note User CTCSS is not a feature that allows you to programa custom tone for repeater use Alternately it is not to be used for the tone needed for repeater operations This is a special feature of the radio designed for a specific function rather than general use Tx Power The output power can be set individually set for each memory channel to address the exact needs of each operation Select Low or High for each memory channel The power out for each of these settings varies for this radio depending on its power source battery or DC power supply and frequency See the User s manual for the specifics Skip Marks selected memory channel to be skipped during scanning These channels remain available for manual selection by turning the knob Off The channel will be scanned for activity whenever scanning is done Skip The channel will be skipped P scan The channel is included in a special scanning group These channels are scanned when scanning is begun on a P scan channel Step The frequency that the radio is on changes by the value of the step when tuning manually This value is used by the radio in Memory Tune mode This value is not critical in memory mode since the original memory ch
233. yone in the net and every station captures that information for consistent and standard display to all participants The primary objective is consistent exchange of information between everyone For more information on this system search the web for APRS The search will return many articles with a plethora of information including several from the ARRL site The VX 8 displays your position Longitude Latitude when the optional FGPS 2 GPS Antenna Unit is attached to the radio The radio is also equipped with a data modem to enable APRS Automatic Packet Reporting System transmissions The Automatic Packet Reporting System APRS is a software program and egistered trademark of Bob Bruninga WB4APR Many of the APRS and GPS details can be preset in the programmer Some must be handled in the field as an operational part of the radio These are not included in the programmer To program those APRS and GPS details that are available in the programmer select Settings Radio menu settings from the menu at the top of the screen This can be accessed while you are on any of the spreadsheets of the program Once the Settings screen opens select the APRS GPS tab GPS Settings Altitude Set for feet or meters Datum Select GPS datum type Most operations including APRS use the default WGS84 however there are other databases available 2009 RT Systems Inc VX8 Programmer Help My Position Select the information be
234. ystems Inc 184 VX8 Programmer Help the screen Import Step 3 of 4 Select a column Then select a header for that column Cick on coir n header to select Then selec the column name from the dropdown list To skip column during import set header to ingore ingore T ingore ingore ingore 1470200 0 6000 147 0800 0 6000 1471000 06000 147 1200 0 6000 1471400 06000 1472400 0 6000 1472800 0 6000 lt Import Step 3 of 4 All those to be imported are identified Check rs os Seeder to select The sasa the ok mure thc the dropdown ist To skip a olum dunn import sc heata ingas Recei Os Os Ton Ignore Tx CTC gore None 1470200 0 6000 H 1273 1273 Solem 1470600 0600 1273 1273 060 1273 1273 7 1200 06060 1273 1273 OD 08000 1273 1273 00 06000 1273 1273 72800 06M0 Click Next to continue 7 6 Import Function Step 4 Import Step 4 of 4 Limit the channels that are imported by the Programmer Again you can make adjustments to the data to be imported without having to edit the original file Select all or any part of the list by checking the box at the left of the screen 2009 RT Systems Inc Advanced Data Handling Features 185 Import Step 4 of 4 Starting rado memory 0 An uncheked selection is not imported Aralia Channels 901 Total Channels 900 Channels Sedec j 51 Dessiect
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