Yaesu VX-6R Operating Manual

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VX-6R OPERATING MANUAL 63timer expiration at the power level stored in that memory channel; it is NOT necessary forthe incapacitated person to press the PTT switch.In the Continuous mode, when the VX-6R receives the CTCSS tone pair which is storedin the Receiving Pager Code Memory (configured via Set Mode Item 45: PAG.CDR) onthe frequency which is stored in Memory Channel “EAI” for more than five seconds, theradio will automatically transmit (with maximum microphone gain) continuously, until theEAI timer expiration, at the power level stored in that memory channel; it is NOT neces-sary for the incapacitated person to press the PTT switch.Furthermore, if your call sign is stored in the radio and enabling the CW identifier via SetMode Item 14: CW ID, the radio will transmit your callsign on the air when the EAIfeature is first engaged by the remote page, and every 10 minutes thereafter. The “callsign”ID can be changed to any desired sequence of characters, such as a name. After sending thecallsign or name, the radio will repeatedly transmit three tones for a user-defined period oftime (between 1 and 30 minutes). The callsign or name will be transmitted every 10 min-utes.The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature requires that you (1) store the CTCSS TonePair into the Receiving Pager Memory (see page 60 for procedure), and (2) store the de-sired UHF coordination frequency into Memory Channel “EAI” (see page 34 for proce-dure).Selecting the EAI mode and its Transmit Time1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 24: EAI.TMR.3. Press the [0(SET)] key momentarily to enable adjustment of thisSet Mode Item.4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired EAI mode (IntervalEAI “INT”or Continuous EAI “CON”) and its transmit time (1-10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 50 minutes).5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.Activating the EAI feature1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 23: EAI.3. Press the [0(SET)] key momentarily to enable adjustment of thisSet Mode Item.4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “ON” (thus activating the EAIfeature).5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit from theEMERGENCY FEATUREEMERGENCY AUTOMATIC ID (EAI) FEATURE