Yaesu VX-8GE Operating Manual

VX-8GE OPERATING MANUAL102The VX-8GE’s keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeater control, orInternet-link access purposes. Besides numerical digits [0] through [9], the keypad in-cludes the [] and [#] digits, plus the [A], [B], [C], and [D] tones often used for repeatercontrol.MANUAL DTMF TONE GENERATIONYou can generate DTMF tones during transmission manually.1. Press the PTT switch to begin transmission.2. While transmitting, press the desired numbers on the keypad.3. When you have sent all the digits desired, release the PTT key.DTMF AUTODIALERNine DTMF Autodial memories are provided, allowing you to store telephone numbersfor autopatch use. You can also store short autopatch or Internet-link access code streamsto avoid having to send them manually.Here is the DTMF Autodial storage procedure:1. Press and hold the m key for one second to enter the Set Mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 25: DTMFSELECT.3. Press the m key briefly to enable adjustment of this SetMode Item.4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF Memory register(1 - 10) into which you wish to store this DTMF string.5. Press the M key briefly to begin DTMF Memory entryinto the selected register.6. Press and hold in the h key for two seconds to clear thepreviously-stored data, if desired.7. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the DTMFstring. Selectable entries are 0 - 9, A - D, , and #. Youmay select “–” to store a “Pause”, if needed.8. Press the M key to move to the next character.9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to program the remaining DTMF string.10. Press and hold in the h key for two seconds to delete thepreviously-stored data after the cursor.11. If you make a mistake, press the B key to back-spacethe cursor, and enter the correct number.12. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting andexit to normal operation. To store other numbers, repeat thisprocess, using a different DTMF memory register.DTMF OPERATION