Yaesu VX-3R Operating Manual

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VX-3R O PERATING M ANUAL94WAKEUP FEATUREThe Wakeup feature is similar to the Receive Battery Saver. However, it is a newer, moreadvanced feature which conserves battery life by providing a longer “sleep” time than theregular Receive battery Saver. The Wakeup feature, once engaged, operates while the trans-ceiver is turned off (“WAKEUPWAKEUPWAKEUPWAKEUPWAKEUP” will appear on the LCD).To set up the Wakeup feature:1. Press and hold in the [TXPO] key for one second to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 93: WAKEUPWAKEUPWAKEUPWAKEUPWAKEUP.Note: Do not forget to pull the DIAL knob to rotate the DIALknob.3. Press the [TXPO] key momentarily to enable adjustment of thisSet Mode Item.4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired “sleep” duration.55555 - 60SEC60SEC60SEC60SEC60SEC: (5 second/steps) Based on the selected time value,the radio will periodically check the operating frequency which it was onwhen the radio was turned off for activity. (That was in use when theradio was turned off.) If a signal is received on the frequency strong enoughto open the Squelch, the radio will turn itself on fully. If the EAI featurewas activated when the radio was turned off, the radio also checks on theEAI frequency (Memory Channel “EAIEAIEAIEAIEAI”) for activity.EAIEAIEAIEAIEAI: Checks the EAI frequency (Memory Channel “EAIEAIEAIEAIEAI”) every 5 seconds. If aproperly-coded signal is received on the EAI frequency, the radio willturn itself on and then automatically transmit in accordance with the set-ting of Set Mode Item 30: EAIEAIEAIEAIEAI.OFFOFFOFFOFFOFF: Disables the Wakeup feature.5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting andexit to normal operation.If you wish to disable the Wakeup feature, just repeat the above procedure, rotating theDIAL knob to select “OFFOFFOFFOFFOFF” in step 4 above.When the radio is turned off, the Wakeup feature will be engaged,and the “WAKEUPWAKEUPWAKEUPWAKEUPWAKEUP” notation will be seen on the display.You may cancel the Wakeup feature (complete power off) tempo-rarily by pressing the POWER switch while the Wakeup feature isengaged.M ISCELLANEOUS SETTING