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| Product Type | Handheld Digital/Analog Transceiver (Two-Way Radio) |
| Brand | Vertex Standard |
| Model | EVX-531 |
| Frequency Bands | VHF (136-174 MHz) or UHF (400-520 MHz) depending on antenna |
| Channel Capacity | Up to 32 channels (2 groups, 16 channels per group) |
| Operating Modes | Analog and Digital |
| Waterproof Rating | IP57 (submersible to 1 meter for 30 minutes) |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion: FNB-V133LI (7.4V, 1380mAh) or FNB-V134LI (7.4V, 2300mAh) |
| Battery Life (Typical) | Approximately 14-18 hours (with 2300mAh, 5-5-90 duty cycle) |
| Charging Time | 1.5 to 3 hours with CD-58 desktop charger |
| Transmit Power | High/Low selectable (exact levels not specified, typically 5W/1W) |
| Programmable Keys | TOP SEL, SIDE-1, SIDE-2 (3 keys) |
| Signaling | 2-Tone, 5-Tone, MDC-1200, DTMF (analog); Digital Call (digital) |
| Special Features | VOX, Lone Worker, Emergency, Scan, Dual Watch, Talk Around, ARTS/ARTSII, Encryption (analog), Privacy (digital) |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 5.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches (140 x 64 x 38 mm) including battery |
| Weight (approx.) | 10.6 oz (300 g) with FNB-V134LI battery |
| Warranty | Limited warranty; refer to Vertex Standard website or dealer |
| Accessories Included | Antenna, battery pack (not specified if included), belt clip, MIC/SP cap |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15, IC RSS, IP57, Intrinsic Safety (IS) optional |
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USER MANUAL EVX-531 Vertex Standard
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS/FEATURES
• IP57 Submersible (1 m/30 min.)
• Available Programmable Function Keys
• 2-Tone Encode/Decode ^1
- 5-Tone Encode/Decode ^1
• MDC-120® Encode/Decode×1
- Scan
- Group Scan
- Dual Watch
• FM-Scan(Follow-Me Scan)
• TA Scan
- Encryption ^1
• Privacy(Basic/Enhanced) *2
- VOX
- Talk Around
- Emergency
- Lone Worker
• TX Save Disable
- Direct Channel Entry ^3
• Code Up/Down ^1,3
- Code Set ^1,3
- Speed Dial ^1
• DTMF Code Set ^1,4
• ID Check ^1,3
• Text Message ^2,3
• ARTS™×1/ARTSII™ (Auto Range Transpond System)
※1: Analog mode
※2: Digital mode
※3: EVX-534/-539
※4: EVX-539 only
CONTENTS
Introduction ....1
Intrinsic Safety (IS) Information ......2
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements .....3
Warning! IC RSS General Requirement ....5
Before You Begin....7
Battery Pack Installation and Removal .....7
Battery Charging 8
Low Battery Indication 9
Belt Clip Installation and Removal ....10
MIC/SP Cap Installation 10
Controls & Connectors 11
EVX-531 11
EVX-534 12
EVX-539 13
LCD Icons & Indicators (EVX-534/-539) ......14
Operation 15
Preliminary Steps ......15
Operation Quick Start 15
Automatic Time-Out Timer 18
Advanced Operation ....19
Programmable Key Functions 19
Description of Operating Functions .....22
Lock 43
ARTS™/ARTSII™(Auto Range Transpond System) ...43
User Set Mode....44
Optional Accessories 46
Warranty Policy ....48
Congratulations!
You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool, a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.
Important Note
☐ There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex Standard Service Representative.
☐ In order to maintain the specified water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended.
☐ Should the radio sustain a severe shock (e.g. if it is dropped), the water integrity may be compromised, requiring service. Should this occur, contact your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer.
INTRODUCTION
The EVX-530 series are full-featured Hand-Held Digital/Analog Transceiver designed for business communications in the VHF/UHF Land Mobile bands. These transceivers are designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their leading-edge design.
The EVX-531 allows up to 32-channel capacity within a maximum 2 groups. TEVX-534/-539 allows up to 512-channel capacity within a maximum 32 groups which can each be programmed with an 8-character Alpha-Numeric Tag.
Important channel frequency data is stored in the flash memory, and is easily programmable by a Vertex Standard licensed dealers using a personal computer with Vertex Standard Programming equipment: FIF-12 USB Programming Interface, and CT-106 Connection cable with CE142 Software. Or, once a single radio is programmed, cloning cable CT-27 can be used to program additional radios directly.
The pages which follow will detail the many advanced features provided in the EVX-530 series transceiver. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this equipment for use in your application.
Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the cooperation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0 to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to program this apparatus, under any circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North America.
Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the US Coast Guard and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of the pre programmed operating frequencies of this radio.
EVX-530 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL
INTRINSIC SAFETY (IS) INFORMATION
IS version of the EVX-530 series is equipped with any of the following optional units, meets the requirements of ANSI/UL 913 5th Edition for Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups C, D, E, F, G, T3C hazardous locations.
Battery Packs:
FNB-V134LIIS-UNI
Speaker Microphone:
MH-66A4B
VOX Headset:
MH-81A4B
☐ Never charge the battery in the hazard areas.
☐ Never install/removal the battery in the hazard areas.
☐ Never install/remove the optional unit (includes the Speaker/Microphone and VOX Headset) in the hazard areas.
☐ The EVX-530 shall not be directly installed or used in any process where its enclosure might be electrostatically charged by the rapid flow of a non-conductive media.
☐ Ensure that there is no external damage to the radio, antenna or battery before entering the potentially explosive atmospheres, as it might compromise the safety of the unit. eg an antenna with a damaged end or insulation must be replaced before use in any potentially explosive atmospheres.
☐ Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety. Installation of FNB-V134LIIS-UNI does NOT convert normal EVX-530 into IS version.
☐ To acquire the IS version of the EVX-530 series you much select the Intrinsically Safe battery option at the time of purchase.
WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS
This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines:
☐ FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
☐ FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
☐ ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
☐ ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.
WARNING:
This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment.
CAUTION:
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled exposure environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions.
WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. To keep the Body Worn configuration with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, reduce the maximum operating duty cycle still more.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
- SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specific belt-clip (CLIP-20). Other body-worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided.
When operate the radio with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, make the transmission time as short as possible, to keep the Body Worn configuration.
○ Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
○ Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.
Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, health care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites.
WARNING! IC RSS GENERAL REQUIREMENT
ENGLISH
☐ Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
☐ This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed at the right with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
| VHF MODEL UHF MODEL | |
| ATV-16A: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm | ATU-16A: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm |
| ATV-16B: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm | ATU-16B: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm |
| ATV-16C: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm | ATU-16C: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm |
| ATV-16XL: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm | ATU-16F: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm |
| ATU-16BS: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm | |
| ATU-16DC: 2.15 dBi, 50-ohm | |
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body.
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause IC RSS General Requirement to be exceeded. To keep the Body Worn configuration with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, reduce the maximum operating duty cycle still more.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
- SAR compliance for body-worn use was only demonstrated for the specific belt-clip (CLIP-20). Other body-worn accessories or configurations may NOT comply with the IC RSS General Requirement and should be avoided.
When operate the radio with the Vertex Standard CLIP-20 belt-clip, make the transmission time as short as possible, to keep the Body Worn configuration.
WARNING! IC RSS GENERAL REQUIREMENT
FRENCH
Battery Pack Installation and Removal
☐ To install the battery pack, align the battery pack to the radio with an offset about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from the top edge of battery compartment, then slide the battery pack upward until it locks in place with a "Click."
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Technical line drawing of a handheld device with internal components and an arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)☐ To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm). Then lift the battery out from the radio.
Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Lithium-Ion packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-circuited.
WARNING
The IS version of the EVX-530 series is only intrinsically safe with the use of the FNB-V134LIIS-UNI Battery Pack. To acquire the IS version of the EVX-530 series you much select the Intrinsically Safe battery option at the time of purchase. ReplacementFNB-V134LIIS-UNI batteries may also be purchased however to be considered IS the radio must have originally been purchased with the IS battery option.
○ Do not reverse-connect the battery terminals.
○ Do not parallel-connect the battery terminals.
○ Do not charge batteries in hazardous locations.
O To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the batteries outside of hazardous locations.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Battery Charging
☐ Remove the Spacer Plate from the nest of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is installed.
☐ Insert the DC plug from the optional PA-55 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, and then connect the PA-55 AC Adapter to the AC line outlet.
☐ Insert the battery pack into the CD-58 Desktop Charger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-58; refer to the following illustration for details on
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Spacer Plate AC Line Outlet PA-55 CD-58proper positioning of the battery pack. If charging with the transceiver attached, turn the transceiver off. The antenna jack should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front.
☐ If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged battery pack will charge completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours (depending on the battery pack being charged).
☐ When charging is completed, the LED indicator will change to green.
☐ Disconnect the battery pack from the CD-58 Desktop Charger and unplug the PA-55 AC Adapter from the AC line outlet.
1) Always use the Vertex Standard FNB-V133LI-UNI or FNB-V134LI-UNI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack. If the IS version of the EVX-530 is being used in a hazardous environment where Intrinsic Safety (IS) is required you must use the FNB-V134LIIS-UNI battery. 2) Use only the Vertex Standard CD-58 Desktop Charger and the Vertex Standard PA-55 AC Adapter. 3) Do not charge batteries in hazardous locations. 4) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the batteries outside of hazardous locations.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
5) Perform the battery charging where the ambient temperature range +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40
°C). Charge out of this range could cause damage to the battery pack.
6) Battery Pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
7) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Refer to the enclosed instructions for disposal of used batteries.
8) For further details and cautions of the charging, refer to the Operating Manual of the CD-58 Desktop Charger.
Low Battery Indication
As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes too low, substitute a freshly charged battery and recharge the depleted pack. The LED indicator on the top of the radio will blink red when the battery voltage is low.
The EVX-534/-539 can confirm the battery condition by the Battery Icon on the display. See page 14 for more information.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Belt Clip Installation and Removal
☐ To install the Belt Clip: align the Belt Clip to the groove of the Battery pack, then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a "Click."
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Technical line drawing of a digital camera with an open lid and three rotary knobs, showing no text or symbols.☐ To remove the Belt Clip: use a flat head screw driver to press the Belt Clip Tab away from the battery pack to unlock the Belt Clip, then slide the Belt Clip upward to remove it.
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Belt Clip TabMIC/SP CAP Installation
Install the MIC/SP cap with the supplied screws.
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Technical line drawing of a walkie-talkie device with labeled components (no text or symbols present)☐ Use only the supplied screws when install the MIC/SP cap.
☐ This radio does not keep the submersible Rating (IP57: 1 meter / 30 minutes) when the MIC/SP cap is not installed in the MIC/SP jack.
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (EVX-531)
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VOL (Volume)/PWR (Power) Knob CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack TOP SEL (Top Select) Key LED Indicator (Programmable) Default settings are: Steady Red: Transmitting in progress (Analog) Steady Blue: Transmitting in progress (Digital) Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition PTT Switch SIDE-1 Button SIDE-2 Button EVX-531 Speaker Battery Pack Latch MIC/SP Jack (External MIC/SP)EVX-530 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (EVX-534)
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VOL (Volume)/PWR (Power) Knob CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack TOP SEL (Top Select) Key LED Indicator (Programmable) Default settings are: Steady Red: Transmitting in progress (Analog) Steady Blue: Transmitting in progress (Digital) Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 4-Button Programmable Key PTT Switch SIDE-1 Button SIDE-2 Button EVX-534 Speaker Micron Pack Latch MIC/SP Jack (External MIC/SP)CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (EVX-539)
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VOL (Volume)/PWR (Power) Knob CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack TOP SEL (Top Select) Key LED Indicator (Programmable) Default settings are: Steady Red: Transmitting in progress (Analog) Steady Blue: Transmitting in progress (Digital) Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 16-Button DTMF Keypad PTT Switch SIDE-1 Button SIDE-2 Button EVX-539 Speaker Micro-Squad Latch MIC/SP Jack (External MIC/SP)EVX-530 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL
LCD ICONS & INDICATORS (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
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"Scan" is enabled :"Priority Scan" is activated "Dual Watch" is activated "Audio Compander" is activated Low Transmit Power Mode "On" Option SW (Key Function) or "Lone Worker" is activated "Privacy" or "Encryption" is activated RSSI Indicator (four steps) "CALL" Indicator Receiver Monitor "Talk-Around" is enabled "5-tone Status Call" or "Digital Text Message" is received Battery Icon Priority-2 Channel Group Number "Group Scan" is enabled 8-character Alpha-numeric Display "VOX" is activated| BATTERY ICON |
| in: Full Battery Power |
| in: Moderate Battery Power |
| i: Low Battery Power |
| w/blink: Poor Battery Power (Charge the Battery) |
OPERATION
Preliminary Steps
☐ Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described previously.
☐ Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack.
It is not recommended to operate this transceiver without an antenna connected.
☐ If you have a Speaker/Microphone, we recommend that it not be connected
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Vertex Standarduntil you are familiar with the basic operation of the EVX-530 series. Refer to next page for more information about Speaker/Microphone usage.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Water resistance of the transceiver (IP57: 1 meter / 30 minutes) is assured only when the following conditions:
□ Battery pack is attached to the transceiver;
☐ Antenna is connected to the antenna jack;
☐ and MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack.
☐ Use of a speaker microphone in the accessory connector negates the IP57 rating.
Operation Quick Start
□ Turn the top panel's VOL/PWR knob clockwise to turn the radio on.
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Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with no visible text or symbolsTurn the top panel's CH Selector knob to choose the desired operating channel. A channel name will appear on the LCD. The radio announces the channel number, if the C Feature is enabled via the ware.
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Illustration of a military vehicle with a mounted weapon system and 'Vertex Standard' label (no additional text or symbols)☐ If you want to select the operating channel from a different Channel Group, press (or press and hold) the Programmable key (assigned to the "GROUP CHANGE" function for the EVX-531 or "GROUP UP/DOWN" function for the EVX-534/-539) to change desired Channel Group before selecting the operating channel.
Note: Some models are programmed so that the
OPERATION
operating channels are selected by the Programmable key and the Channel Group is selected by the CH Selector knob. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer.
☐ Rotate the VOL/PWR
knob to set the volume level. If no signal is present on the analog channel, press (or press and hold) the Programmable key (assigned to the "SQL OFF" function; background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL/PWR knob for
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☐ To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
Press and hold the PTT switch. Speak into the microphone area of the
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Line drawing of a handheld device with two circular buttons and a pointing hand (no text or symbols)front panel grille in a normal voice level. To return to the Receive mode, release the PTT switch.
The Channel Announcement Feature works as described below
(1) In the EVX-534/-539 radio:
The maximum number of channels is 512 (32 channels maximum per group). The radio announces the channel number digit by digit.
For example, "Channel 1" is announced as "one" and "Channel 10" is announced as "one zero".
(2) In the EVX-531 radio:
The maximum number of channels is 32 (16 channels maximum per group). The radio announces Channels 1 - 9 by digit, while Channels 10 - 16 are announced by number.
For example, “Channel 10” is announced as “ten” and so on.
OPERATION
☐ Press the (Orange TOP SEL key, SIDE-2 button, oEVX-534/-539 front panel's programmable keypad to activate one of the pre-programmed functions which may have been enabled at the time of programming by the dealer. See the next chapter for details regarding feature availability for this radio.
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1 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7> 8... 9 * 0 8... D EVX-339
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A B C D EVX-534☐ If a Speaker/Microphone is available, remove the plastic cap and its two mounting screws from the right side of the transceiver, then align the connector of the Speaker/Microphone
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Illustration of a standard radio device and a handheld device (no text or symbols visible)on the radio; secure the connector pin using the screws supplied with the Speaker/Microphone. Hold the speaker grille up next to your car while receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on the main transceiver's body, and speak into the microphone on a normal voice level.
Note 1): Save the original plastic cap and its mounting screws. They should be reinstalled when not using the Speaker/Microphone.
2) When you press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, it disables the internal microphone, and vice versa.
OPERATION
☐ If the BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) feature has been programmed on an analog channel, the radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate short beep three times. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity.
☐ If the BTLO (Busy Tone Lockout) feature has been programmed on an analog channel or CCLO (Color Code Lockout) feature has been programmed on a digital channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier being received includes the correct tone (CTCSS tone or DCS code) on an analog channel or correct code on a digital channel.
Automatic Time-Out Timer
If the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time-out, you must limit the length of each transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound 10 seconds before time-out. Another beep will sound just before the deadline; the top panel's red LED (TX" indicator) will disappear and transmission will cease soon thereafter. To resume transmitting, you must release the PTT switch and wait for the "penalty timer" to expire.
ADVANCED OPERATION
Programmable Key Functions
All version of the EVX-530 provides three programmable function (PF) keys: TOP SEL, SIDE-1, and SIDE-2 key. The EVX-534 and EVX-539 include the [A], [B], [C], and [D] keys. Furthermore, the EVX-539 include the [*] and [#] keys.
These PF keys can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements.
The possible PF key programming features are illustrated on the next page, and their functions are explained beginning after page 21. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer.
In this chapter, the following icons are used to indicate features supported in either the “Analog” mode or “Digital” mode:
A: Indicates a “Analog” mode only feature.
☐: Indicates a “Digital” mode only feature.
For features that are available in both “Analog” and “Digital” modes, no icon is shown.
For future reference, check the box next to each function that has been assigned to the PF key on your particular radio, and keep it handy.
ADVANCED OPERATION
| FUNCTION | PROGRAMMABLE KEY (PRESS KEY / PRESS AND HOLD KEY) | ||||||||
| TOP SEL SIDE-1 SIDE-2 | [A] | [B] | [C] | [D] | [*] | [#] | |||
| None / / / / / / / | |||||||||
| Monitor / / / / / / / | |||||||||
| Monitor -Momentarily- /--- | /--- /--- /--- /--- | --- /--- /--- /--- | |||||||
| Lamp*1 | / / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Low Power / / / / / / / | |||||||||
| Privacy / Encryption / / / / | / / / / | ||||||||
| Privacy Set*1 | / / / / / / / | ||||||||
| SET*1 | / / / / / / / | ||||||||
| SQL OFF / / / / / / / | |||||||||
| SQL OFF -Momentarily- /--- | /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- | ||||||||
| SQL Set*1 | / / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Beep OFF | / / / / / / / | ||||||||
| AF Minimum Volume*1 | / / / / / / / | ||||||||
| CH Announcement | / / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Whisper | / / / / / / / | ||||||||
| VOX | / / / / / / / | ||||||||
| VOX Set*1 | / / / / / / / | ||||||||
| VOX Anti-Trip | / / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Emergency | --- / --- /--- /--- /--- /--- | --- /--- /--- / | |||||||
| Lone Worker | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Group Change*2 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Group Up*1 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Group Down*1 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Channel Up*1 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Channel Down*1 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Speed Channel Up*1 | --- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- | ||||||||
| Speed Channel Down*1 | --- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- /--- | ||||||||
| PRI-1*1 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| PRI-2*1 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| PRI-2 Set | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| PRI-2 Disable | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Direct CH 1*1 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Direct CH 2*1 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Direct CH 3*1 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Direct CH 4*1 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Direct CH Entry*1 | / / / / / / | ||||||||
| Scan | / / / / / / | ||||||||
ADVANCED OPERATION
| FUNCTION | PROGRAMMABLE KEY (PRESS KEY / PRESS AND HOLD KEY) | |||||||||
| TOP SEL SIDE-1 SIDE-2 | [A] | [B] | [C] | [D] | [*] | # | ||||
| Group Scan / / / / | / / / / | |||||||||
| Dual Watch / / / / / | / / / / | |||||||||
| FM Scan / / / / / | / / / | |||||||||
| Scan Set / / / / / | / / / | |||||||||
| Group Scan Set / / / | / / / / / | / | ||||||||
| TA Scan / / / / / | / / / | |||||||||
| Talk Around / / / / | / / / / | |||||||||
| Reset / / / / / | / / | |||||||||
| Call 1 / / / / / | / / | |||||||||
| Call 2 / / / / / | / / | |||||||||
| Call 3 / / / / / | / / | |||||||||
| Call 4*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Call 5*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Code Up*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Code Down*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Code Set*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Speed Dial / / / / | / / / | |||||||||
| DTMF Code Set*3 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Call | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Status Set*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Status Up*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Status Down*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Status Check*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Duty*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| ID Check*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| ARTS Login*1 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Text Message | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Option SW1 | /--- | /--- | /--- | /--- | /--- | /--- | /--- | /--- | /--- | /--- |
| Option SW2 | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| TX Save Disable | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
| Lock | / / / | / / / / | / | |||||||
×1: activated in EVX-534/-539
※2: activated in EVX-531
×3: activated in EVX-539
ADVANCED OPERATION
Description of Operating Functions
MONITOR A
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to cancel any signaling features; the LED indicator will glow with a pre-defined color (Factory default: green).
In the EVX-534/-539, the “icon will be indicated on the display when the Monitor function is activated.
MONITOR - MOMENTARILY- A
Cancel any signaling features while pressing the assigned PF key.
In the EVX-534/-539, the “icon will be indicated on the display while canceling any signaling features.
LAMP (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the back light of the display and keypad “On” and “Off”.
Low Power
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to set the radio's transmitter to "Low Power" mode, thus extending battery life. Press, (or press and hold), the key again to return to "Normal" transmit power when in difficult terrain.
In the EVX-531, the LED indicator will glow with a pre-defined color when the radio's transmitter is set to "Low Power" mode.
In the EVX-534/-539, the “L” icon will be indicated on the display when the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode.
PRIVACY D
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Privacy feature “On” and “Off”. The Privacy feature initiates an encryption algorithm that will protect your communication from unauthorized eavesdropping.
In the EVX-534/-539, the “icon will be indicated on the display when the Privacy feature is activated.
ADVANCED OPERATION
PRIVACY SET D (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
You can change the privacy settings to best meet your security requirements using this function:
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assignedPF key. A tone will sound, and the current Privacy Code number and its tag name will appear on the display.
☐ Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons (or [A]/[B] keys) to select the desired Privacy Code. 16 Privacy Codes are available for selection.
☐ Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -” briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates “-CANCEL -” briefly.
ENCRYPTION A
When the Voice Scrambler feature is enabled, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Voice Encryption “On” and “Off”.
In the EVX-534/-539, the “icon will be indicated on the display when the Voice Scrambler is activated.
SET (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the “User Set (Menu)” mode. See page 43 for more information of the “User Set (Menu)” mode.
SQL OFF A
Press, (or press and hold), the assignedPF key to open the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio).
In the EVX-534/-539, the “” icon will be blinked on the display when the SQL OFF function is activated.
SQL OFF -Momentarily-
Opens the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio) while pressing the assigned PF key.
In the EVX-534/-539, the “☐” icon will be blinked on the display while opening the SQL.
SQL SET A (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function:
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the current squelch level will appear on the display.
ADVANCED OPERATION
☐ Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons (or [A]/[B] keys) to select the desired squelch level. Available selections are “SQLLV OP (Open)”, “SQLLV TH (Threshold)”, “SQLLV NM (Normal)” and “SQLLV TI (Tight)”.
☐ Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -” briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates “-CANCEL -” briefly.
BEEP OFF
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to disable the radio beeps temporarily. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to enable the radio beeps.
In the EVX-534/-539, when the Beep Off function is “on” and “off”, the display indicates briefly “BEEP OFF” and “BEEP ON”.
Note: if the Channel Announcement feature is activated on the EVX-534/-539, the Channel Announcement also disables and enables when the Beep Off function is “on” and “off”.
AF MINIMUM VOLUME (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assignePF key, the display indicates “AFATT ON” briefly, and reduce the audio output to the (lower) level programmed. Again press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, the display indicates “AFATT OF” briefly, and resume normal audio output level. You may change the programmed (lower) level by the “User Set (Menu)” mode. See page 33 for more information.
CH ANNOUNCEMENT
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select the channel change confirmation between “beep” (In the EVX-534/-539, indicates “BEEP” briefly) and “announcement” (In the EVX-534/-539, indicates “ANNOUNCE” briefly).
WHISPER
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to increase the microphone gain; thus you can speak in a low voice (whisper) temporarily. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to resume normal microphone gain.
In the EVX-534/-539, when the Whisper function is “on” and “off”, the display indicates “WHISP ON”
ADVANCED OPERATION
and "WHISP OFF" briefly.
VOX
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the VOX function; allowing hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into the microphone. You may disable the VOX function temporarily by pressing the PTT switch.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to resume normal operation.
In the EVX-534/-539, 1) when the VOX function is activated by operation from the external equipment, a small dot (“.”) will be indicated at the bottom right of the display, 2) when the VOX function is “on” and “off”, the display indicates “VOX ON” and “VOX OFF” briefly.
VOX SET (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
You can manually adjust the VOX Gain using this function:
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the current VOX Gain level will appear on the display.
☐ Press the [A]/[B] button to select the desired
VOX Gain level.
☐ Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -” briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates “-CANCEL -” briefly.
VOX ANTI-TRIP
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the VOX Anti-Trip feature "On" and "Off".
When the VOX Anti-Trip feature is set to “On”, the transceiver does not activate the transmitter section from the receiver audio or own beep sound.
In the EVX-534/-539, when the VOX Anti-Trip feature is “on” and “off”, the display indicates “ATRP ON” and “ATRP OFF” briefly.
EMERGENCY
The EVX-530 series includes an “Emergency” feature in either analog or digital modes, which may be useful for alerting another party monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel.
ADVANCED OPERATION
Press and hold the assigned PF key for a pre-programmed period to initiate an emergency call on the pre-defined channel. In the EVX-534/-539, the “- EMG -” indication will be indicated on the display. For further details contact your Vertex Standard dealer.
To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press and hold again the assigned PF key or turn off the radio.
LONE WORKER
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Lone Worker feature. The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer) has expired.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the Lone Worker feature is disabled. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to Emergency mode.
In the EVX-534/-539, 1) when the Lone Worker feature is activated, the "A icon will be indicated on the display, 2) when the Lone Worker feature is "on" and
“off”, the display indicates “L-WK ON” and “L-WK OFF” briefly.
GROUP CHANGE (EVX-531)
The EVX-531 has two Channel Groups (Group 1 and Group 2).
Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to change the Channel Group to the opposite Group. When there is a radio in the Group 2, the LED indicator will blink with a pre-defined color. Once the desired Group is reached, rotate the CH Selector knob to select the desired channel within the selected Group.
GROUP UP/DOWN (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a different group of channels. A group number will appear at the upper right corner and a group name will appear briefly on the display.
CH UP/DOWN (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a different channel. A channel name will appear briefly on the display.
ADVANCED OPERATION
SPEED CH UP/DOWN (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press and hold the assigned PF key to cause the radio to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward through the channels.
PRI-1 (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed Priority Channel (Priority-1) by your Vertex Standard dealer directly. The "P1" will appear at the upper right corner on the display.
PRI-2 (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed Priority Channel of the current group (Priority-2) by your Vertex Standard dealer directly. When PRI-2 channel is recalled, the "P" icon will appear on the display.
PRI-2 SET (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the current channel to the priority channel 2 “enable” and “disable”. When PRI-2 channel is recalled, the “P” icon will be indicated on the display.
PRI-2 DISABLE (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key, the display indicates “PRI2 DI” briefly, and disable the priority channel 2 of the group temporarily.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates “PRI2 EN” briefly, and enabling the priority channel 2 of the group.
DIRECT CH 1 TO CH 4 (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed channel by your Vertex Standard dealer directly.
DIRECT CH ENTRY (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
You can call the desired channel directly using this function:
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assignedPF key. A tone will sound, and the current group/channel will appear on the display.
☐ In the EVX-534, select the desired digit of the group number and channel number using the [A]/[B] keys, then change the number using the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons.
In the EVX-539, enter the desired group number
ADVANCED OPERATION
(two digits) and channel number (three digits) from the keypad ([0] - [9] key).
☐ Press the [D] key to call the new channel.
You may cancel the direct channel entry by pressing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates “-CANCEL -” briefly.
SCAN
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. EVX-530 series can scan both digital and analog frequency programmed channels simultaneously.
To activate scanning:
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate scanning.
☐ The scanner will search the channels of each channel, looking for active ones; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
☐ Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to disable scanning, and receive
the channel which was chosen when pressed the PF key.
Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the following channels if you press the PTT switch during scanning pause:
☐ “Scan Pause” channel (“Talk Back”)
□ “Last Busy” channel
□ “Priority-1” channel
□ “Priority-2” channel
☐ “User Programmed” channel (“Select Channel”)
☐ The channel which defined in the CH Selector knob.
GROUP SCAN
The scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel of the programmed group for the presence of the signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present.
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the scanning on the selected groups.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key to disable the group scan mode, and receive
ADVANCED OPERATION
the channel which was chosen when pressed the PF key.
In the EVX-534/-539, when the Group Scan is activated, the display indicates “GRP SCAN” briefly, and current group channel number will appear at the upper right corner on the display.
DUAL WATCH
The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels are monitored:
☐ The current operating channel; and
□ The Priority-2 channel.
To activate Dual Watch:
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Dual Watch feature.
☐ The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
To stop Dual Watch:
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to disable the Dual Watch feature.
☐ The radio receives the channel which was chosen when pressed the PF key.
In the EVX-534/-539, when the Dual Watch feature is activated, the 'DW' icon will be indicated on the display.
FM SCAN (FOLLOW-ME SCAN)
The FM (Follow-Me) Scan feature checks a user-assigned priority channel regularly as you scan other channels. Thus, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels) are designated for “Scanning”, the user may nonetheless assign Channel 2 as the “user-assigned” priority channel via the FM Scan.
To activate FM (Follow-Me) Scan, first select the channel you want to designate as the “user-assigned priority channel” and press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key (in the EVX-534/-539, the display indicates “FM SCAN” briefly). Then rotate the CH Selector knob to recall to the “Scanning Start” channel which has been programmed by your dealer to activate the scanner. When the scanner stops on an “Active” channel, the user-assigned priority channel will automatically be checked every few seconds; if activity is found on the user-assigned priority channel, the radio will switch between it and the dealer-assigned priority channel, if any.
ADVANCED OPERATION
SCAN SET
Press, (or press and hold), the assignedPF key to add/delete the current channel to/from your scanning list.
To store a particular channel to your scanning list, press, (or press and hold), the assignedPF key. If you delete a channel from your scanning list, press, (or press and hold), the assignedPF key again.
When the scanner is paused, you may remove the channel from the scan list temporarily by pressing, (or press and holding), the same key.
In the EVX-534/-539, 1) when store a particular channel to your scanning list, the display indicates "SCN SET" briefly and "icon will appear on the display. 2) when delete a channel from your scanning list, the display indicates "SCN SKIP" briefly and the "icon will disappear from the display.
GROUP SCAN SET
You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than one Group during the scanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current group only).
To include the current Group in the scanning loop, press, (or press and hold), the assignedPF key. To
remove a current Group from Group Scan, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key again.
In the EVX-534/-539, 1) when include the current group in the scan loop, the “◀” icon will appear on the display. 2) when remove a current group from group scan, the “◀” icon will disappear from the display.
TA SCAN
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the TA (Talk Around) scan feature “On” and “Off”.
While TA scan is proceeding, the transceiver will search both the transmit and receive frequencies (the “icon will blink on the display). When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the transceiver will pause until the signal disappears (the ” icon will appear but not blink on the display). When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the transceiver will check for activity on the receive frequency every few seconds (interval programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer).
Note: The TA Scan feature does not activate on the Simplex Channel.
ADVANCED OPERATION
TALK AROUND (TA)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to activate the Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby. This feature has no effect when you are operating on “simplex” channels, where the receive and transmit frequencies are already the same. In the EVX-534/-539, when the Talk Around feature is activated, the “icon will be indicated on the display.
Note that your dealer may have mode provision for “Talk Around” channels by programming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions.
Note: The Talk Around feature does not activate on the Simplex Channel.
RESET A
Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to reset the RFC (Ready for Communication) condition.
CALL 1 TO CALL 3 (EVX-531)
CALL 1 TO CALL 5 (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a pre-programmed call signal of the 2-Tone, 5-Tone, MDC1200® or Digital Call.
CODE UP/DOWN A (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a 2-Tone or 5-Tone encode code from the pre-programmed encode list.
CODE SET A (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
You can change the desired digit of the 5-Tone encode code using this function:
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key.
☐ Enter the desired 5-Tone encode code directly from the keypad ([0] - [9] key).
☐ Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -” briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates “-CANCEL -” briefly.
ADVANCED OPERATION
SPEED DIAL A
Your Vertex Standard dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into your radio.
To dial a number:
In the EVX-531/-534, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, then press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons (or [A]/[B] keys) to select the Auto-Dial memory number you wish to dial. Press thePTT switch to send a pre-defined DTMF tone. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
In the EVX-539, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, then press the keypad ([0] - [9] key) corresponding to the Auto-Dial memory number you wish to dial. The EVX-539 send a pre-defined DTMF tone, and the DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
DTMF CODE SET A (EVX-539)
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to start entering the DTMF dialing sequence.
☐ Enter the DTMF digit directly from the keypad ([0] - [9] key).
☐ After entering all DTMF digits, press the PTT switch to transmit the DTMF code.
CALL (EVX-531) A
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone.
CALL (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
The Call feature of the EVX-534/-539 is different by the operating system and operating mode.
When using the DTMF Paging System (EVX-539)
This feature, if enabled, allows the user to send any 3-digit Page Call code, used to call other similarly-equipped stations. Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key, followed by the three digits representing the Page Call code of the station you wish to call. Three tones will be heard after the last key is pressed (the new code will now be transmitted).
The receiver squelch of the other station will be opened, and you can begin communication.
When using the 2-tone/5-tone Signaling System
This feature, if enabled, Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone.
ADVANCED OPERATION
When using the MDC1200 System
This feature, if enabled, Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to send an MDC1200 code. Available codes are “CALL ALT”, “SEL CALL”, “RADIO CK”, “STUN” and “RIVIVE”.
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to enter the “Call Menu” mode.
☐ Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons to select the desired Call mode, then press the [D] key to accept the selection. (You may cancel the selection by pressing the [C] key).
☐ Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons to select the station to be called.
Note: You may enter the station's ID number (four digits) directly from the keypad ([0] - [9], [A] - [D], [#]: substitute for “E”, and [*]: wild card).
☐ Press the PTT switch to send an MDC1200 call.
When operating in the Digital mode
This feature, if enabled, allows the user confirm and/or edit the Contact Alias.
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to enter the “Call Menu” mode.
☐ Press the SIDE-1 /SIDE-2 buttons (or [A]/[B] keys) to select the desired Contact Alias. You may
find the “New List” and “Manual” category at the last of the indication loop. Describes these two functions later.
☐ Press the [D] key to accept the selection.
You may cancel the selection by pressing the [C] key.
1) If the TX ID Type of the selected Contact Alias is "Group Call" or "All Call" (indicates the GC" or "AC" icon at the upper right corner of the display), you may confirm the Call ID of the Contact Alias by the following operation:
Press the [D] key to confirm the “Call ID” of the selected Contact Alias.
Press the [C] key to return the display to the “Tag Name” indication.
II) If the TX ID Type of the selected Contact Alias is “Private Call” (indicates the “PC” icon at the upper right corner of the display), you may confirm and edit the Contact Alias by the following operation:
Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons (or [A]/[B] keys) to select the function you wish to. Available selections are "CALL ALT", "VIEW ID", "EDIT TAG", "EDIT ID", "ALT SEL", "DEL
ADVANCED OPERATION
LIST*”, “RADIO CK”, “RADIOMON”, “REVIVE” and “STUN” (※:EVX-539 only).
Press the [D] key to accept the selected function. Refer to follows for detailed operation of each function.
Press the [C] key to cancel the “Call” feature and return to the normal operation, if desired.
CALL ALT: You may contact with the selected Contact Alias.
Press the [D] key to transmit the call alert command to the designated radio. If the designated radio is active, the designated radio transmits the ACK command and displays your ID number on the display. If not, your radio's display indicates "NO ACK".
VIEW ID: You may confirm the Call ID of the Contact Alias.
Press the [D] key to confirm the “Call ID”. Press the [C] key to return the display to the “Tag Name” indication.
EDIT TAG: You may edit the "Tag Name" of the selected Contact Alias if your transceiver is EVX-
- However, you can not edit the "Tag Name" of the Contact Alias which determined by the CE142 Programming Software.
Press the [D] key, then edit the “Tag Name” using the [0] -[9] key (for select the character) and [A]/[B] key (for select the digit). You may delete the current character by pressing the[*] key, or insert the space by pressing the [#] key. Press the [D] key again, the display indicates “-SAVED-” briefly and store the new setting. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key.
EDIT ID: You may edit the "ID number" of the selected Contact Alias if your transceiver is EVX-539. However, you can not edit the "ID number" of the Contact Alias which determined by the CE142 Programming Software.
Press the [D] key, then edit the “ID number” using the [0] - [9] key (for select the character) and [A]/[B] key (for select the digit). Press the [D] key again, the display indicates “-SAVED-” briefly and store the new setting. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key.
ADVANCED OPERATION
ALT SEL: You may change the alert tone which assigned to the selected Contact Alias.
Press the [D] key, then press the SIDE-1/SIDE-
2 buttons (or [A]/[B] keys) to select the desired alert tone. Available selections are “TONE A” to “TONE J” and “NONE”. Press the [D] key again to store the new setting. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key.
DEL LIST: You may delete the desired Contact Alias from the contact list if your transceiver is EVX-539. Important Note: the deleted Contact Alias can not be restored, and you can not delete the Contact Alias which determined by the CE142 Programming Software.
Press the [D] key, the display indicates “DEL Y/N”(“Y” is blinking). Press the [D] key again, the display indicates “-SAVED-” briefly, then reverts to first Contact Alias of the contact list. You may cancel the deleting the Contact Alias by pressing the [C] key.
RADIO CK: You may check the radio status of the selected Contact Alias.
Press the [D] key to transmit the radio status com-
mand to the designated radio. If the designated radio is alive, the designated radio transmits the ACK command, and then your radio's display indicates "ACK RECV". If not, your radio's display indicates "NO ACK".
RADIOMON: You may monitor the situation around the designated radio by remote control. Press the [D] key to remote-control the designated radio. If the designated radio is alive, the designated radio will automatically transmit for the programmed period to transmit the situation around the radio to you. Your radio's display indicates "ACK RECV", and outputs the situation around the designated radio from the speaker. If the designated radio is not alive, your radio's display indicates "NO ACK" and no responses.
REVIVE: You may revive the stunned radio by remote control.
Press the [D] key to transmit the revive command to the stunned radio. When the stunned radio receives the revive command, the stunned radio revives, and then transmits the ACK command automatically. Your radio's display indicates "ACK
ADVANCED OPERATION
RECV". If your radio's display indicates "NO ACK", the revive command did not succeed.
STUN: You may stun the designated radio forcibly by remote control.
Press the [D] key to transmit the stun command to the designated radio. If the designated radio is alive, the designated radio transmits the ACK command and stuns it. If not, your radio's display indicates "NO ACK", the stun command did not succeed.
The stunned radio will revive by the REVIVE function described previously.
III) New List: This category allows you to create the desired Contact Alias and save it into the contact list.
☐ Press the [D] key, the display indicates “ENTER ID” briefly, enter the “ID number” you wish to, using the [0] - [9] key (for select the number) and [A]/[B] key (for select the digit).
☐ Press the [D] key again, the display indicates “ENTERTAG” briefly, enter the desired “Tag Name” using the [0] - [9] key (for select the character) and [A]/[B] key (for select the digit).
You may delete the current character by press-
ing the [*] key, or insert the space character by pressing the [#] key.
☐ Press the [D] key again, the display indicates “ALT SEL” briefly, select the desired alert tone using the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons (or [A]/[B] keys).
☐ Press the [D] key again to store the new setting into the contact list as the Private Call. You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key.
IV) Manual: This category allows you to perform the "CALL ALT", "RADIO CK", "RADIOMON", "REVIVE" and "STUN" function for the desired Contact Alias manually by the following operation.
☐ Press the [D] key, the display indicates “ENTER ID” briefly, enter the “ID number” you wish to operate the function, using the [0] - [9] key (for select the number) and [A]/[B] key (for select the digit).
☐ Press the [D] key again, then press thSIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons (or [A]/[B] keys) to select the desired function described above.
☐ Press the [D] key to perform the function. You may cancel the function by pressing the [C] key.
ADVANCED OPERATION
STATUS SET A (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
You can change the 5-tone status code using this function:
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to change the 5-tone status code.
☐ Enter the 5-tone status code directly from the keypad ([0] - [9] key).
☐ Press the [D] key, The display indicates “- SET -” briefly and store the new number to the 5-tone status code.
You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates “-CANCEL -” briefly.
STATUS UP/DOWN A (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to select a 5-tone status code from the pre-defined status list.
STATUS CHECK A (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to check the 5-tone receive status code. When you press this key, the display will indicate the “Message” corresponding to the receive status condition per the predefined status list.
DUTY A (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the Duty function of the 2-tone, 5-tone, or MDC1200® "On" and "Off".
When the Duty function is set to “On”, the display indicates “DUTY ON” briefly and the user will always hear (depending on the sub-audio signaling) all traffic on the paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert when it receives the programmed 2-tone, 5-tone, or MDC1200®.
When the Duty function is set to “Off”, the display indicates “DUTY OFF” briefly and the user will NOT hear normal radio traffic on the paging channel. The radio will sound the paging alert and unmute only when it receives the programmed 2-tone, 5-tone, or MDC1200 ^® .
ID CHECK A (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
This function allows logged ID of the DTMF Signaling or 5-tone Signaling to be reviewed and relayed (5-tone Signaling only) to a specific station:
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to display the logged ID of the DTMF Signaling or 5-tone Signaling.
ADVANCED OPERATION
☐ Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons to select the logged ID of the DTMF Signaling or 5-tone Signaling.
☐ Press the [B] key to toggle the display between the “ID Code display” and “Channel Tag display”.
☐ Press the [D] key to send the Call back, when recalling the ID of the “5-tone Signaling”, if desired.
You may cancel the Call back sending by pressing the [C] key. In this case, the display indicates “-CANCEL -” briefly.
ARTS LOGIN(EVX-534 & EVX-539)
This function enables the displaying the logged ID of the MDC1200® ARTS™ (ARTSII™) or Digital ARTS™ (ARTSII™).
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assignedPF key to display the number of the logged station of the MDC1200® ARTS™ (or ARTSII™) for 1.5 seconds, and then the display indicates the “ID number” of the logged station.
☐ Press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to indicate the “ID number” of other stations, if needed.
☐ Press the [C] key to resume normal display.
TEXT MESSAGE ☐ (EVX-534 & EVX-539)
You may receive/send the message from/to other radio.
☐ Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to enter the “Text Message” mode.
☐ Press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select the function you wish to. Available functions are “IN BOX”, “WRITE” EVX-539 only), and “SEL MSG”.
☐ Press the [D] key to accept the selected function. Refer to follows for detailed operation of each function.
☐ Press the [C] key to cancel the “Text Message” feature and return to the normal operation, if desired.
IN BOX: You may confirm/delete the received message in this function.
Confirm
Press the [A]/[B] keys to select the received message you wish to confirm. The display will scroll the selected message automatically. The EVX-534/-539 can memorize up to 28 messages (first-in first-out basis). The message number indicates
ADVANCED OPERATION
at the upper right corner of the display. You may find the "ALL DEL" menu which is located at the last message loop. Describes this menu later.
Press the SIDE-1 button at once (or press the SIDE-2 button twice) to confirm the "Call ID" of the selected message, if desired.
Press the [A]/[B] keys to select other received message, or press the [C] key to return to the top of the "IN BOX" function.
Delete (Individual message)
Press the [A]/[B] keys to select the received message you wish to delete.
Press the SIDE-2 button at once (or press the SIDE-1 button twice) to select the "DELETE" menu, then press the[D] key. The display indicates "DEL Y/N"(“Y” is blinking).
Press the [D] key again to delete the selected message. You may cancel the deleting the message by pressing the [C] key.
Press the [A]/[B] keys to select other received message you wish to delete, or press the [C] key to return to the top of the "IN BOX" function.
Delete (All messages)
Press the [A]/[B] keys to select the "ALL DEL" menu which is located at the last message loop, then press the [D] key. The display indicates "DEL Y/N"(“Y” is blinking).
Press the [D] key again to delete the all messages. You may cancel the deleting the all messages by pressing the [C] key.
WRITE: If your transceiver is EVX-539, you may create a sending message and send/save it in this function. The EVX-539 can memorize up to 24 messages include pre-programmed message which determined by the CE142 Programming Software.
Create the message
○ Create the message using the [0] - [9] key (for select the character) and [A]/[B] key (for select the digit). The EVX-539 can create up to 32 characters.
You may delete the current character by pressing the [*] key, or insert the space character by pressing the [#] key.
Press the [D] key, then press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select the "SEND"
ADVANCED OPERATION
or "SAVE" menu depending on your purpose, and move to each step as follow.
Send the message
Press the [D] key, then press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select the "Call ID" you wish to send a message.
You may enter a new "Call ID" manually by following operation:
Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons to select the "MANUAL" menu which is located at the last "Call ID" loop.
Press the [D] key, then enter the "Call ID" using the [0] - [9] key.
Press the [D] key again to send the message. The display indicates "TEXT MSG" and "Call ID" alternately while sending the message.
Save the message
○ Press the [D] key to save the created message.
SEL MSG: You may send/edit/delete the message in this function.
Send the message
Press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select the message you wish to send.
Press the [D] key, then press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select the "SEND" menu.
Press the [D] key again, then press the[A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select the "Call ID" you wish to send a message.
You may enter a new "Call ID" manually by following operation:
- Press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select the "MANUAL" menu which is located at the last "Call ID" loop.
- Press the [D] key, then enter the "Call ID" using the [0] - [9] key.
Press the [D] key again to send the message. The display indicates "TEXT MSG" and "Call ID" alternately while sending the message.
Edit the message
Important Note: You can not edit the message which determined by the CE142 Programming Software.
Press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select message you wish to edit.
Press the [D] key, then press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select the "EDIT" menu.
ADVANCED OPERATION
Press the [D] key again, then edit the message using the [0] - [9] key (for select the character) and [A]/[B] key (for select the digit).
Press the [D] key, then press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select the "SAVE" menu.
○ Press the [D] key again to save the edited message.
Delete the message
Important Note: You can not delete the message which determined by the CE142 Programming Software.
O Press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select the message you wish to delete.
O Press the [D] key, then press the [A]/[B] keys (or SIDE-1/SIDE-2 buttons) to select the "DELETE" menu.
O Press the [D] key. The display indicates “DEL Y/N”(“Y” is blinking).
- Press the [D] key again to delete the selected message. You may cancel the deleting the message by pressing the [C] key.
OPTION SWITCH 1
Activates the optional accessory while pressing the assigned PF key.
OPTION SWITCH 2
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the optional accessory “On” and “Off”.
TX SAVE DISABLE
The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently nearby station is being received. Under some circumstances, though, your hand-held radio may not be heard well at the other end of the communication path, and high power may be necessary at all times.
Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to disable the Transmit Battery Saver, if you are operating in a location where high power is almost always needed.
Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the Transmit Battery Saver activates to reduce the transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently nearby station is being received.
ADVANCED OPERATION
In the EVX-534/-539, when the Transmit Battery Saver is "on" and "off", the display indicates "TX SA ON" and "TX SAOFF" briefly.
Lock
Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to lock the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch. You may change the lockout configuration by the “User Set (Menu)” mode. See page 33 for more information.
LOCK
In order to prevent accidental channel change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch may be locked. The precise lockout configuration is programmed by your Dealer.
To locked out the key locking, turn the radio off. Now, press and hold the PTT and SIDE-2 key while turning the radio on again.
To cancel locking, repeat this process.
ARTS™ (AUTO RANGE TRANSPOND SYSTEM)
This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTS ^™ -equipped station are within communication range.
During ARTS ^™ operation, when the radio receives an incoming ARTS ^™ signal, a short beep will sound. If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been received; a short triple-beep will sound. If you subsequently move back into communication range, as soon as the other station transmits, a short beep will sound again.
ARTSII™ (AUTO RANGE TRANSPOND SYSTEM)
ARTS ^TM is an enhanced feature of the ARTS ^TM system which identifies the radio id's both in and out of range individually using either digital mode, or MDC-1200 ^ encode/decode in analog mode.
USER SET MODE
The EVX-534/-539 includes a “User Set” (Menu) Mode which allows the user to define or configure various settings, such as Squelch, Key lockout configuration, etc. To activate the “User Set” (Menu) Mode:
☐ Press the PF key assigned to the “SET” function to enter the “User Set” (Menu) Mode.
☐ Select the Set Mode item you wish to change using the [A]/[B] keys, then use the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 keys to adjust the setting of the selected item.
☐ Repeat previous step to adjust other Set Mode item, if desired.
☐ Press the [D] key to save the new setting and the display indicates “- SAVED -” briefly, then exits to normal operation.
You may exit to normal operation without saving the new setting by pressing the [C] key.
USER SET MODE
| SET MODE ITEM | DESCRIPTION | AVAILABLE VALUES |
| SQL | Sets the Squelch level.This Set Mode Item is appeared on the Analog channel only. | SQL OP (Open),SQL TH (Threshold),SQL NM (Normal),SQL TI (Tight) |
| Beep | Enables/Disables the Key Beeper. BEEP ON, BEEP OFF | |
| Bell | Enables/Disables the Bell function (Alert tone activated by incoming signaling). | BELL ON, BELL OFF |
| Light | Enables/Disables the back light of the display and keypad. LIGHT ON, LIGHT OFF | |
| Key | Enables/Disables the Key Lock function. KEY FRE | (Free), KEY LCK (Lock) |
| PTT | Enables/Disables the PTT Lock function. PTT FRE | (Free), PTT LCK (Lock) |
| Scan | Engages/Disengages Scanning. SCAN ON, | SCAN FM (Follow-Me Scan),SCAN GRP (Group Scan),SCAN OFF |
| DW | Engages/Disengages Dual Watch. | DW ON, DW OFF |
| AF | Sets the minimum Audio Volume level. | AF 000 ~ AF 255 |
| VOX | Sets the VOX sensitivity.This Set Mode Item is appeared on the VOX function enabled channel only. | -8 ~ 0 ~ +8 |
| TX Save | Enables/Disables the TX Save function. | TXSV ON, TXSV OFF |
| Encryption | Enables/Disables the Encryption (for analog) or Privacy (for digital) function.This Set Mode Item is appeared on the Encryption/Privacy function channel only. | ENCR ON,ENCR OFF |
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
IS APPROVED ACCESSORIES
FNB-V134LIIS-UNI 7.4V 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
MH-66A4B Submersible Speaker Microphone
MH-81A4B Over-the-head VOX Compatible Headset
ATV-16A VHF Antenna (136-150 MHz)
ATV-16B VHF Antenna (150-162 MHz)
ATV-16C VHF Antenna (162-174 MHz)
ATV-16XL VHF Antenna (Untuned)
ATU-16B UHF Antenna (400-420 MHz)
ATU-16C UHF Antenna (420-450 MHz)
ATU-16D UHF Antenna (450-470 MHz)
ATU-16F UHF Antenna (470-520 MHz)
ATU-16BS UHF Stubby Antenna (400-430 MHz)
ATU-16DS UHF Stubby Antenna (450-490 MHz)
CLIP-20 Belt Clip
IMPORTANT NOTE
If any of the IS Exempt Accessories are used with the IS version of the EVX-530 series, the radio is no longer considered intrinsically safe and must not be used in hazardous locations.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
IS EXEMPT ACCESSORIES
FNB-V133LI-UNI 7.4V, 1380mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
FNB-V134LI-UNI 7.4V, 2300mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
CD-58 Desktop Charger
PA-55 AC Adapter for CD-58
VAC-UNI Desktop Charger (CD-58+PA-55)
VAC-6058 Multi-Unit Charger
MH-360S Compact Speaker Microphone
MH-450S Speaker Microphone
CN-2A Antenna Adapter
CE142 PC Programming Software
FIF-12 USB Programming Interface
CT-106 Connection Cable for FIF-12
FRB-6 Tuning Interface Box
CT-160 Connection Cable for FRB-6
CT-27 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable
IMPORTANT NOTE
If any of the IS Exempt Accessories are used with the IS version of the EVX-530 series, the radio is no longer considered intrinsically safe and must not be used in hazardous locations.
Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Vertex Standard Dealer for changes to this list.
WARRANTY POLICY
Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of purchase.
Limited Warranty Details:
- North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx
- Customers outside of North America: contact the authorized dealer in your country.
The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form.
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Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.
Electronic and Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste by products.
In EU countries, please contact your local equipment supplier representative or service center for information about the waste collection system in your country.
Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user's authorization to operate this device.
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