Yaesu VX-3R Operating Manual

Also see for VX-3R: Technical supplement Manual Manual

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VX-3R O PERATING M ANUAL 95TX BATTERY SAVERThe VX-3R also includes a useful Transmit Battery Saver, which will automatically lowerthe power output level when the last signal received was very strong. For example, whenyou are in the immediate vicinity of a repeater station, there generally is no reason to usethe High Power output in order to achieve full-quieting access to the repeater. With theTransmit Battery Saver, the automatic selection of Low Power operation conserves batterydrain significantly.To activate the Transmit Battery Saver: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 73: SAVETXSAVETXSAVETXSAVETXSAVETX.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 set this Set Mode Item to “ONONONONON” (thusactivating the Transmit Battery Saver).5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting andexit to normal operation.DISABLING THE BUSY INDICATORFurther battery conservation may be accomplished by disabling the BUSY indicator whilereceiving a signal. Use the following procedure: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 16: BSY.LEDBSY.LEDBSY.LEDBSY.LEDBSY.LED.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 set this Set Mode Item to “OFFOFFOFFOFFOFF” (thusdisabling the BUSY lamp).5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting andexit to normal operation.M ISCELLANEOUS S ETTING