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   CE19DOS OVERVIEW

   This software is used to program the frequencies 
   and operating parameters for the Vertex VX-3000 
   series mobile radios.

   On-line Help is available by pressing F1 at any
   of the main menu entry fields, or on any of the
   submenus.

   This software is intended for use by radio systems
   technicians who are familiar with the capabilities
   and characteristics of the VX-3000 radios, and the
   general requirements of the radio communications
   systems in which they are used.  Programming by
   other persons may result in unsatisfactory or un-
   intended operation.  If in doubt, contact your
   Vertex Dealer for assistance.

   Minimum computer system requirement:  IBM PC or
   clone, 80286/12MHz or equivalent processor,  MS-DOS
   v5.0 or higher operating system.  Windows 3.x or
   Windows 95 may also be used if running in DOS mode.

   CE19DOS Features

      . Mouse support.  Please ensure that your mouse
        driver is installed correctly.  The mouse 
	driver must not use the same serial com port 
	used for radio programming.

      . The status bar along the bottom of the screen
        will contain brief information such as 
	function of the F keys, action keys or ranges 
	of data entry, or short Help explanations.

      . CE19DOS performs best when used with the MS-DOS
        Operating System, v5.0 or higher.  Operation is
        also possible with Windows 3.x or Windows 95
        using the DOS mode.

              ** End of General Help **

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   HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH VX-3000

   A. Plug the VPL-1 cable into your computer's 9 pin
      com (serial) port.  Use accessory connectors
      and adapters (A/B switch boxes, serial extension
      cables, 9-to-25 pin adapters, etc.) with caution,
      as these items can sometimes cause communications
      problems.
   B. Using the VPL-1's DIN-to-RJ45 adapter cable, plug
      the other end of the cable into the VX-3000's mic
      jack.
   C. Turn the VX-3000 on.
      1. The TX/Busy lamp will glow orange to indicate
         programming or "clone" mode on the 4 channel 
         radio.
      2. The display will read "CLN" to indicate program-
         ming or "clone" mode on the 48 or 120 channel
         radio.
   D. If you are using a com port with a designation
      other than Com 1, select the appropriate com port
      from the Files -> Configure Menu.  Note that this
      selection remains in effect until you select another
      Com port.
   E. Select Radio -> Upload to upload the programming
      from the radio to the computer. You will receive a
      confirmation box to acknowledge before the upload
      actually begins.  During upload, the actual percen-
      tage of completion will be shown in the Upload
      window.
      Note:  In order to ensure file compatibility with
      the radio being programmed, it is usually necessary
      to upload the default profile from the radio and use
      that file for programming. We recommend this 
      procedure be used until you gain sufficient 
      familiarity with saving, recalling, and employing 
      different files to attempt to recall and write saved
      files into the radio.  It is usually not possible to
      write a file from the default computer screen and 
      successfully download it to a radio.
   F. If an error message is received, or if communication
      with the radio does not take place:
      1. Double-check and correct all of the following
         as needed:
         a. The correct Com Port is selected.
         b. The VPL-1 programming cable is properly
            configured.  Adapters, etc. should be removed
	    from the programming cable to eliminate them
	    as potential sources of problems.
         c. The radio is in programming or "clone" mode.
         d. There is no other software running that uses
            the same com port or IRQ that you are using
            for the VX-3000.  Examples include mouse
            driver, modem driver, infrared interface
            driver, etc. This is by far the most common
            source of communications difficulties. 
	 e. The computer is using the MS-DOS Operating
            System, v5.0 or higher.  On some occasions, if
            it does not work properly under Windows 3.x or
            Windows 95, we recommend switching to MS-DOS
            mode.
      2. After correcting all of the above as required,
         switch the radio back on and repeat step E until
	 a successful upload is obtained.
      3. If error messages are still received, or if
         communication still does not occur, advanced
         communications problems probably exist.  Try
         another computer, or obtain the services of a
         local computer consultant to troubleshoot and
         correct the problem(s).
   G. Use the profile and screen obtained after the
      upload to write your programming profile (freqs.,
      operating parameters, etc.). 
   H. To write the program into the radio, select Radio
      -> Download.  Choose OK or press Enter to begin
      the download process.  A scrolling count-up bar
      will display the actual percentage of programming
      completion.  Wait until this window clears.  If
      problems occur during download, apply the appro-
      priate cure(s) from section F above and continue.

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   OPEN FILE

   This menu item allows the programmer to open existing 
   VX-3000 configuration files.  The Open File box
   appears in blue (as opposed to the similar-appearing
   Save File box which appears in red).

   <Path>      Use the mouse or press <ALT>-P to select
               the <Path> window.  Specify the directory
               path from which you wish to retrieve the
               file.  The default path is to the same
               directory in which the programming
               software is installed.

   <Name>      Use the mouse or press <ALT>-N to select
               the <Name> window.  Provide a search
               pattern using wildcards <*> to obtain a
               set of files you wish to select.  The
               default search string is "*.V3K".

               Optionally, you can enter the exact file
               name you wish to open and press <ENTER>
               to open the file.

   <Files - #> Use the mouse or press <ALT>-F to select
               the <Files> window.  This window lists all
               subdirectories (indicated by a square
               prefix) and files under the directory path
               which match the search pattern.  The #
               indicates the number of files that match
               the search string.

               Use the Up/Down keys to select the
               subdirectory/file you wish to open, and
               press <ENTER>.  If you wish to cancel
               opening the file, press <ESC>.

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   SAVE FILE

   This menu item allows the programmer to save the 
   configuration file information displayed on screen.
   The Save File box appears in red to distinguish it
   from the Open files box, which appears in blue.

   <Path>      Use the mouse or press <ALT>-P to select
               the <Path> window.  Specify the directory
               path to which you wish to save the
               file.

   <Files - #> Use the mouse or press <ALT>-F to select
               the <Files> window.  This window lists all
               subdirectories (indicated by a square
               prefix) and files under the directory path
               which match the search pattern.  Use the
               Up/Down keys to select the subdirectory/
               file you wish to save the configuration
               in, and press <ENTER>.  Press <ESC> to
               cancel.

   <Name>      Use the mouse or press <ALT>-N to select
               the <Name> window.  Use the Delete key to
               remove the "*", then enter the file name
               to which you wish to save the configuration.  
	       We recommend that you retain the ".V3K"
               file name extension to facilitate easier
               file retrieval later.  Press <ENTER> to
               save the file.  Press <ESC> to cancel.
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   PRINT

   Choosing this submenu item prints a hard copy of the
   configuration data file presently displayed on screen.

   Make sure that the printer port is set correctly by
   specifying the correct port in the CONFIGURE submenu.

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   CONFIGURE

   Color/monochrome display can be chosen in this submenu.
   Com ports to interface the radio, and printer ports to
   print configuration data can also be set.  Make changes
   to these items as needed.

   NOTE: MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT COMMUNICATIONS
	 PORT TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.  THE PROGRAM
	 MAY LOCK-UP IF THERE IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE
	 MOUSE PORT AND VPL-1 PORT.

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   EXIT

   This command terminates the program.  Make sure to save
   any necessary configuration data prior to exiting the
   program.

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   HARDWARE PARAMETERS

   These parameters are related to the hardware of the
   VX-3000.  Parameters to set the operating frequency 
   band, Reference Xtal, First IF, Local Offset and 
   Prescalar included in this category.  These will be
   pre-set into the software when read (uploaded) from
   the radio.  These items are read-only and are not
   accessible for editing.

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   SCAN PARAMETERS

   Allows you to set up variables for scan operation
   and select various scan options, as well as revert 
   channel selection and user scan edit authorizations.

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   SEQUENTIAL TONE

   Programs the DTMF, 2 Tone, and 5/6 Tone format 
   signaling parameters.  In addition to these items,
   be sure to enable the desired tone format under
   Group -> Channel Allocations -> Group Parameters,
   and enable operation per channel by placing a check
   mark in the SEQ column on the main screen.

   Note:  4 channel versions of the VX-3000 can perform
   DTMF ANI only.  48 and 120 channel versions can
   perform all available sequential tone signaling
   functions.  Many signaling functions work only in the
   5/6 Tone formats.  2 Tone signaling is for decode only.

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   FRONT PANEL

   Sets various operation parameters and selects different
   options available for Accessory 1, Accessory 2, Mon
   key, and Hook key.  See the Help file for each item for
   more details.

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   MISCELLANEOUS

   Selects various options like Switch-On Channel,
   External PTT, DCS polarity, CTCSS TX delay, etc.

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   UPLOAD

   Used to read programming data from the radio.  If
   previous programming data is on the screen, the
   software will ask whether the programmer wishes to
   overwrite the existing data on screen.

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   DOWNLOAD

   Used to write data on the screen to the radio.  This
   will completely overwrite the current data in the 
   radio.

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   GROUP PARAMETERS EDIT

   This will allow user to allocate the number of channels
   in each group, set TOT, penalty timer, release timer,
   scan flag, tone signaling, 2 tone pair and channel step
   for each group.


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   CHANNEL NUMBER

   This column indicates the relative channel number in
   this group.  Regardless of the number of channels in
   any previous group, the first channel in the current
   Group will be channel 1.

   Press the space bar here to toggle between channel
   locked (line appears in gray) and unlocked (line
   appears in blue) conditions.  Locked channels can
   be edited, and will automatically switch to unlocked
   status when the receive frequency is edited.

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   DEALER PRIORITY

   Each group can have up to 2 Dealer priorities.  Pri2
   will take precedence over a non-priority channel, and
   Pri1 will take precedence over Pri2.  Pri1 cannot be
   interrupted.  Use the space bar or right mouse button
   to change setting.

   "Dealer" priority(ies) are established by the 
   programmer only and cannot be edited by the end user.

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   USER PRIORITY

   Each group can have up to 2 User priorities.  Pri2
   will take precedence over a non-priority channel,
   and Pri1 will take precedence over Pri2.  Pri1 cannot
   be interrupted.  Use the space bar or right mouse 
   button to change setting.

   "User" priority(ies) are initially established by the
   programmer, but may be edited by the end user if 
   enabled under Common -> Scanning.

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   WIDE/NARROW

   Press SPACE bar or right mouse button to select either
   the Wide or Narrow. In Wide mode, this channel will
   operate with 25 KHz parameters. In Narrow mode, this
   channel will operate with 12.5 KHz parameters.

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   Channel Alpha Tag

   This is the (up to) 8 character alphanumeric name for
   the channel.  This will be displayed when the channel
   is selected.  Type-in the characters desired for the
   Tag display and press Enter.

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   RECEIVE FREQUENCY

   Enter the receive frequency, which should be a 
   multiple of the Spacing shown at the top of the
   screen.  If an incorrect entry is made, the software
   will round off the entry to the nearest valid
   frequency.  In this column you can directly enter
   the entire receive frequency, or press ENTER and
   use the arrow keys to select any digit in the filed
   to edit.  Press ENTER again to accept the new 
   frequency.  The software automatically writes this
   frequency (or a programmed offset of this frequency)
   into the Transmit Frequency column.
   
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   TRANSMIT FREQUENCY

   Enter the transmit frequency, which should be a 
   multiple of the Spacing shown at the top of the
   screen.  If an incorrect entry is made, the software
   will round off the entry to the nearest valid
   frequency.  In this column you can directly enter
   the entire transmit frequency, or press ENTER and
   use the arrow keys to select any digit in the filed
   to edit.  Press ENTER again to accept the new 
   frequency.  

   This entry may be programmed to shift automatically
   to any offset of the receive frequency.  The offset
   is programmed in the Common -> Misc menu.  When 
   offset is programmed, the software automatically 
   writes the TX frequency with the desired offset 
   immediately after the RX frequency is entered.  
   Negative offsets (TX frequency below RX frequency) 
   are not available.  However, the TX frequency can 
   be independently programmed to any valid frequency 
   above or below the RX frequency.

   The transmitter can be inhibited on any channel by
   bringing the cursor to this column and pressing the
   SPACE bar.  When TX inhibit is on, the frequency
   numbers are replaced with dashed lines.

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   HIGH POWER SETTING

   Each channel may be set to different High Power 
   settings.  The choices are Low, Mid and High. 

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   LOW POWER SETTING

   Each channel may be set to a different low power 
   setting.  The choices are Low, Mid and High.  When 
   the Accessory (A) key is programmed for Low Power 
   switching, it only takes effect if the low power 
   level is less than the programmed channel's High 
   power setting.  For example, if the channel's High
   power setting is set to Low, the Low Power setting
   cannot switch it to Mid or High.

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   SUBAUDIO TYPE

   Use the space bar or right mouse button to toggle
   between CTCSS, DCS, or None (dashed lines)

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   DECODE

   Select the CTCSS tone or DCS code to be decoded
   (received) on this channel.  This can be done by
   pressing the SPACE bar, then scrolling the list of 
   tones (CTCSS) or codes (DCS) with the arrow keys.
   When you have selected the correct tone or code, 
   press Enter to accept.
   
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   ENCODE

   Select the CTCSS tone or DCS code to be encoded
   (transmitted) on this channel.  This can be done by
   pressing the SPACE bar, then scrolling the list of 
   tones (CTCSS) or codes (DCS) with the arrow keys.
   When you have selected the correct tone or code, 
   press Enter to accept.
   
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   TRANSMIT TIMEOUT TIMER FLAG

    Toggle ON (û) or OFF (-) with the space bar or right
    mouse button.  If ON, time out timer is in effect
    for that channel.  Set the ToT time in the Group ->
    Channel Allocation -> Group Parameters menu.

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   PENALTY TIMER FLAG

   Toggle ON (û) or OFF (-) with space bar or right
   mouse button.  If ON and time out timer is exceeded
   this is the amount of time that must expire before
   PTT will key the transmitter again.  Pressing the PTT
   before the release time has expired will reset this
   timer, thus increasing the total time before PTT is
   active again.  Set the penalty time in the Group ->
   Channel Allocation -> Group Parameters menu.

   Note:  The PENALTY Timer has no effect if the TOT
   flag is not selected.

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   RELEASE TIMER FLAG

   Toggle ON (û) or OFF (-) with space bar or right
   mouse button.  If ON, the amount of time that must
   expire after unkeying the radio before PTT becomes
   active again.  Keying the radio before the release
   time has expired will reset the release timer, thus
   increasing the total time before PTT is active again.
   Set the release time in the Group -> Channel 
   Allocation -> Group Parameters menu.


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   CHANNEL SCAN

   Use the SPACE bar to select which scan list(s) this
   channel is to be entered into.  D = Dealer list,
   U = User list, B = both Dealer and User lists,
   - (a dash) = neither list.

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   SEQUENTIAL TONE FLAG

   Toggle ON (û) or OFF (-) with space bar or right
   mouse button.  This item must be ON for any of the
   programmed Sequential Tone signaling parameters to
   be in operation on this channel.

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   TALK BACK

   Toggle ON (û) or OFF (-) with space bar or right mouse
   button.  When ON, if the radio is scanning and paused
   on this channel, the user will be able to talk back on 
   this channel.  If OFF, the radio will revert to another 
   channel according to the setting of Revert Channel. 
     
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   FSK

   Use the space bar or right mouse button to select 
   between 1200, 2400, or OFF (----) for this channel.  
   If ON, data operation replaces voice operation on 
   this channel.

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   LOCK OUT

   Use the space bar or right mouse button to select
   between Busy Channel Lock Out (BCLO), Busy Tone Lock
   Out (BTLO), or OFF (----).  BCLO will not allow the 
   user to transmit in the presence of any carrier.  BTLO 
   will allow the user to transmit in the presence of 
   carrier ONLY if proper tone is detected also. 
   Selecting NONE allows the user to transmit anytime.

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   NUMBER OF CHANNELS ALLOCATED

   Allocate the number of channels in each group.
   Group 0 MUST have at least 1 channel.  The other
   channels can be divided up in any configuration
   among the other 9 groups.  If channels are
   allocated to a group, you must program at least 1
   of those channels before downloading the
   information to the radio.

   This value is fixed to 4 channels only in the
   4 channel version.

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   Group Alpha Tag

   This is the (up to) 8 character alphanumeric name for
   the group.  This will be displayed when the group is
   selected.  Type-in the characters desired for the Tag
   display and press Enter.

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   DEALER GROUP SCAN

   Select whether to include (Enabled) or exclude
   (Disabled) this group of channels for the Dealer
   Group Scan list (shows "GDS" in display).

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   USER GROUP SCAN

   Select whether to include (Enabled) or exclude
   (Disabled) this group of channels for the User
   Group Scan list (shows "GUS" in display).

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   CTCSS TAIL

   Select whether or not the CTCSS Reverse Burst is sent 
   at the end of each transmission.  This is effective 
   only on channels programmed with CTCSS encode.

   Note:  See also Squelch Tail Elim and CTCSS TX Delay
   under Common -> Misc.  Reverse Burst, if selected, 
   will supersede Squelch Tail Elim.

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   TONE SIGNALING

   Selects the tone signaling system type that will be
   in effect in this group.  The choices are None, 
   2 Tone (decode only), and 5Tone/DTMF.  Go to Common
   -> Sequential Tone to program the operating parameters.

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   2 TONE PAIR

   Selects which programmed 2 Tone paging pair (Pair 1,
   2, or 3) will be used in this group.  Go to Common 
   -> Sequential Tone -> 2 Tone Edit... to program each 
   pair.

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   TX TIME-OUT TIMER

   Programs the ToT time for all channels in this group
   in which the ToT is checked.  Use the Enter key to
   step through the available time settings.

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   PENALTY TIMER 

   Programs the penalty time for all channels in this 
   group in which the ToT and PEN items are checked.
   If the user violates the ToT, Penalty is the amount
   of time he must wait until allowed to transmit
   again.  If the PTT is pressed during the Penalty
   time, the timer resets and requires the user to
   wait the full Penalty time again before being
   allowed to transmit again.  Use the Enter key to
   step through the available time settings.

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   RELEASE TIMER

   Programs the release time for all channels in this
   group in which the REL item is checked.  The user
   must wait the period of the Release timer after
   EVERY PTT release before being allowed to transmit
   again.  If the PTT is pressed during the Release time,
   the timer resets and requires the user to wait the
   full Release time again before being allowed to
   transmit.  Use the Enter key to step through the
   available time settings.

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   CHANNEL STEP

   Programs the minimum programmable channel step size.
   The programmed frequency must be divisible by one of
   these numbers.  The software will round off invalid
   entries to the closest valid frequency.

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   VX TRUNK

   Determines whether this group of channels is a 
   trunked system (Enabled) or is in conventional 
   operation (Disabled).  Trunked operation requires 
   the installation of the optional trunking 
   controller.

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   EXTERNAL MIC

   When Enabled, the radio receives audio for trans-
   mission only from the rear-mounted accessory 
   connector.  When Disabled, the radio receives audio
   for transmission only from the front-mounted mic
   jack.

   Note:  Simultaneous use of both the front and rear
   TX audio inputs is not possible.

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   RESUME TIMER 1

   This is the period of time that the scanner will
   remain paused on an active channel.  After this
   period, regardless if there is activity or not, the
   scanning will resume.  If the activity ceases before
   the resume period expires, then the radio will remain
   for two seconds (or less if the resume period expires
   first), before resuming scan. 

   If this parameter is set to Carrier, the radio will
   remain paused on an active channel for as long as
   there is activity. 

   Press the Enter key to toggle through the available
   time settings. 

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   RESUME TIMER 2

   This is the amount of time the scanner will remain 
   on the busy channel after the signal drops, if Resume 
   Time 1 is set to Carrier and the PTT has not been 
   pressed.  This is commonly referred to as "scan delay".  
   It causes the scanner to wait for reply transmissions 
   before resuming scan.

   Press the Enter key to toggle through the available
   time settings.
   

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   PTT RESUME TIMER

   This is the amount of time the scanner will remain 
   on the busy channel after the signal drops, if Resume 
   Time 1 is set to Carrier and the PTT HAS been pressed.  
   It causes the scanner to wait for reply transmissions 
   before resuming scan.  Most users will want a time 
   longer than Resume Time 2 here.

   Press Enter, enter the amount of time desired in
   whole seconds, then press Enter again.  Maximum
   time is 255 seconds.

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   PRIORITY TIMER

   When paused on an active channel during scanning, 
   the radio will sample the priority channel(s) 
   (if any) once at each interval programmed here.

   Press the Enter key to toggle through the available
   time settings.  

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   REVERT CHANNEL

   This defines the channel to which the radio will
   revert when the microphone is taken off-hook: 
 
   - SCAN START will revert to the last group/channel
     selected before starting scan.  (This can be used
     as a Home Channel.) 
   - LAST BUSY will revert to the group/channel where 
     activity was last detected.  If no channel was 
     received since power on, the radio will default to
     the Scan Start channel.
   - PRI 1 CHANNEL will revert to Pri1 in the current
     group.  If no Pri1 is programmed, the radio will 
     revert to the Scan Start channel.
   - NONE will pause the scanner on the channel it was
     checking at the instant the microphone is taken
     off-hook.

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   SCAN SPEED

   This sets the period that the radio will check each
   channel for signals during scan.  If your radio is 
   'missing' active channels, try increasing this
   number.  50 to 60 mS usually yields best performance.

   Press the Enter key to toggle through the available
   time settings. 

   Note:  The radio automatically adds the amount of
   time programmed in CTCSS and DCS Scan Timers when 
   checking channels that are programmed to decode CTCSS 
   or DCS if a carrier is detected.  It will only pause 
   on an active channel that has the appropriate
   CTCSS/DCS tone/code. 

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   DCS SCAN TIMER

   This is the amount of time the radio, when scanning,
   will add to sample the detected carrier for the 
   correct DCS code.  If the correct DCS code is decoded, 
   the scanner will pause and the signal will be received.  
   If the correct DCS code is not decoded, the scan will 
   continue.  The busy lamp/icon will wink momentarily to 
   indicate this (very brief) pause.  If your radio is
   'missing' active (DCS decode) channels, try increasing
   this number.  300 to 350 mS usually yields best
   performance.

   Press the Enter key to toggle through the available
   time settings.

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   CTCSS SCAN TIMER

   This is the amount of time the radio, when scanning,
   will add to sample the detected carrier for the 
   correct CTCSS tone.  If the correct CTCSS tone is 
   decoded, the scanner will pause and the signal will 
   be received.  If the correct CTCSS tone is not decoded, 
   the scan will continue.  The busy lamp/icon will wink 
   momentarily to indicate this (very brief) pause.  If 
   your radio is 'missing' active (CTCSS decode) channels, 
   try increasing this number.  250 to 300 mS usually 
   yields best performance.

   Press the Enter key to toggle through the available
   time settings.

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   USER SCAN PROGRAM

   When set to Disabled, the user cannot edit the User
   Scan List.  When set to Enabled, the user can edit
   the User Scan List from the front panel of the radio.

   Note:  The user can never edit the Dealer Scan List.

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   USER PRIORITY PROGRAM

   When set to Disabled, the user cannot edit the User
   Priority Channel selection(s).  When set to Enabled,
   the user can edit the User Priority Channel selection
   (s) from the front panel of the radio.

   Note:  The user can never edit the Dealer Priority
   Channel selection(s).

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   TONE PROTOCOL

   Selects among tables of standard 5/6 signaling 
   tone formats.  Also includes the DTMF format.

   Press the Enter key to toggle through the available
   formats.  Also verify that the setting of Group ->
   Channel Allocations -> Group Parameters -> Tone
   Signaling agrees with the signaling format desired
   here.

   Note:  2 Tone paging is programmed at a different 
   location.  See the bottom of the Sequential Tone
   Parameters box for 2 Tone Edit.
 
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   DTMF TONE TIMER

   Selects the speed at which DTMF digits are sent.
   This is the time per digit.  

   This is also the timing required for successful
   decoding of incoming DTMF strings (48 and 120 channel
   radios only).  The radio will NOT decode manually-
   sent DTMF strings, or strings that are automatically
   sent at per-digit speeds other than the speed set
   here.

   Note:  Encode and decode speeds for the 5/6 tone
   formats (CCIR, EIA, etc.) are fixed according to the
   parameters specified in each individual format.  
   These timings cannot be edited.

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   DECODE IDs  (48 and 120 channel radios only)

   These are the incoming signaling strings that will
   be decoded and cause the action indicated.  If 
   using any 5/6 tone format, the exact number of
   characters prescribed by the format must be
   programmed.  If using DTMF, the strings must be
   at least 3 characters in length.  Digits 0 thru 9,
   "*", "#", and letters A thru D are acceptable DTMF 
   characters.

   Note:  Decode IDs will only function on channels that
   are programmed for carrier squelch only (no CTCSS or
   DCS decode).  If CTCSS/DCS decode is programmed, the
   radio will unmute immediately upon receipt of the
   coded squelch and will NOT wait for the programmed
   Decode ID signal.

   - INDIVIDUAL CALL:  The individual paging call for
     this radio only.  Also requires setting Indiv 
     Call Alert to either One-time or Continuous for 
     operation.

   - GROUP CALL:  Same as INDIVIDUAL CALL, except this
     ID will activate for a group call ID from the dis-
     patcher.  Group calls can not be ACKed.  Also
     requires setting Group Call Alert to Alert for
     operation.

   - REMOTE RESET: Decode sequence that will reset the 
     radio after the individual or group call ID has 
     been decoded.  Remote reset can be acknowledged 
     (see Encode IDs and Auto Interrogate).  5/6 Tone 
     formats only.

   - PAGE TRIGGER: Decode sequence that will cause the 
     radio to go to the paging channel (see Sequential 
     Tone Parameters) and send the paging Encode ID (see 
     ENCODE ID's).  5/6 Tone formats only.

   - RESURRECT: Decode sequence to bring radio back into
     operation after decoding a "Kill" sequence.  5/6
     Tone formats only.

   - KILL: Decode sequence that will cause the radio to
     become totally inoperable until resurrected or re-
     programmed.  Also known as "Deadbeat Disable".  The
     radio will display "KIL" until reprogrammed or 
     resurrected and will alert the user with an audible
     indication.  5/6 Tone formats only. 
     

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   ENCODE IDs (48 and 120 channel radios only)
              (4 channel radios will send DTMF ANI only)
                
   These are the outgoing signaling strings that are
   sent in response to specific operations of the radio
   as indicated.  If using any 5/6 tone format, the 
   exact number of characters prescribed by the format 
   must be programmed.  If using DTMF, the strings must 
   be at least 3 characters in length.  Digits 0 thru 9,
   "*", "#", and letters A thru D are acceptable DTMF 
   characters.

   NOTE: To disable any of these features, delete all
   of the tone numbers from that item.  The function
   will be disabled for ALL channels normally enabled
   for sequential tone. See each ID for per channel
   operation or radio wide operation.

   - OFF HOOK:  If the A button is programmed for Call
     /Reset, pressing the A button while the micro-
     phone is off-hook will send this tone sequence.  
     See Common -> Front Panel for A button 
     ("Accessory 1/2") programming.  This feature
     is set on a per channel basis by the SEQ flag on
     the main programming screen.

   - ON HOOK:  Same as OFF HOOK except the sequence will
     be sent when the microphone is on hook.

   - ACKNOWLEDGE:  The encode sequence that is sent in
     response to decoding an Individual Call ID.  This
     will only be sent if Transpond is set to Yes (see
     Sequential Tone Parameters). This feature is set 
     on a per channel basis by the SEQ flag on the main
     programming screen.  5/6 Tone formats only.

   - RESET ACK:  The encode sequence sent in response to
     decoding a Remote Reset ID (see Decode IDs).  This
     will only be sent if Auto Interrogate is set to Yes
     (see Sequential Tone Parameters).  This feature is 
     set on a per channel basis by the SEQ flag on the 
     main programming screen.  5/6 Tone formats only.

   - PAGE ID:  The tone sequence sent in response to
     decoding a Page Trigger ID (see Decode IDs). It
     will be sent on the Paging Channel selected in 
     Sequential Tone Parameters. This feature is
     dependent on the setting of the Page Trigger only
     and is radio wide.  5/6 Tone formats only.

   - PTT ID (ANI):  The tone sequence sent if ANI on 
     PTT or ANI on Release is set to ON (see Sequential 
     Tone Parameters).  This feature is dependent on 
     the settings of the ANI selections only and is 
     independent of the SEQ flag (radio wide).

   - EMERGENCY ID: Encode sequence sent if the A button 
     is programmed for Emergency (Accessory 2 only) and 
     the Accessory 2 function is initiated.  The
     Emergency sequence is sent once only.  See Common
     -> Front Panel for Accessory 2 programming.  This 
     feature is radio wide and dependent of the A
     button programming only.

   - LOG ON ID:  Tone sequence sent each time the radio
     is switched on.  This feature is selectable on a 
     per channel basis and is affected by the SEQ flag 
     and Switch-On Channel setting (see Common ->
     Miscellaneous).

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   CHANNEL ACCESS

   This item determines whether the Channel Access
   Parameters are in effect or ignored.  This should 
   be set to Ignored in any radio that does not use
   sequential tone signaling of any type.  This MUST
   be set to In Effect in any radio that uses any
   sequential tone signaling of any type.  If no
   access restrictions are required (such as if using
   DTMF ANI only), set all of the access parameters in
   such a way that the receiver is never closed.

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   CHANNEL ACCESS PARAMETERS

   The combination of these items determines when and
   under what conditions the receiver is open or
   muted on channels where sequential tone signal
   decoding is in operation.
   Closed = muted;  Open = unmuted.

   - INITIAL CONDITION:  The status of the receiver
     when the radio is first switched on.

   - RESET TIMER:  If Initial Condition is set to
     Open and Switch-On Reset is Enabled, the radio 
     will switch on with the receiver open for the 
     amount of time programmed here, then will 
     automatically mute the receiver.  

   - SWITCH-ON RESET:  Enables or Disables the Reset
     Timer function.

   - OPEN CHANNEL ON CALL:  Selects whether or not the
     user can unmute the receiver by pressing the
     A button (when programmed as Call/Reset).

   - OPEN CHANNEL ON PTT:  Selects whether the
     receiver will unmute when the PTT is pressed.

   - OPEN CHANNEL OFF HOOK:  Selects whether the
     receiver will unmute when the microphone is
     taken off hook (Off Hook function must be
     Enabled).

   - CLOSE CHANNEL ON HOOK:  Selects whether the
     receiver will be muted when the microphone is
     placed on hook (Off Hook function must be
     Enabled).

   - CALL LITE ON RESET:  Selects whether or not the
     Call indicator will be reset (shut off) upon
     receipt of the Remote Reset ID.  5/6 Tone
     formats only.

   - 3RD TONE RESET:  Selects whether or not the 
     decoder will reset, mute, and ignore a 5/6 Tone 
     format signal not intended for this unit.

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   INDIVIDUAL CALL ALERT

   Determines how the radio will alert the user when
   the Individual Call ID is decoded.  If set to
   Continuous, the beeper will sound continuously
   until manually reset by the user by pressing the
   A button (Call/Reset).

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   GROUP CALL ALERT

   Determines whether or not the radio will alert the 
   user when a Group Call ID is decoded.

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   PAGING CHANNEL

   This is the channel that the radio will revert to
   and send the PAGE ID (if programmed) after receipt
   of the PAGE TRIGGER ID (if programmed).  See DECODE
   and ENCODE ID's respectively.

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   ANI ON PTT

   Determines whether PTT encode ID (ANI) is sent every 
   time PTT is pressed.

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   ANI ON RELEASE

   Determines whether PTT ID is sent every time PTT is
   released (Send) or a single short burst tone is
   sent on release (Pip only), or no ANI is sent on
   release (None).

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   PTT DELAY
    
   The amount of delay after the PTT is keyed before
   sending any encode ID's.  This is commonly known
   as "front porch delay".  Range is 50 to 500 mS.

   Press the Enter key to step through the available 
   time settings.

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   TRANSPOND

   Determines if the Acknowledge ID is sent in
   response to an Individual Call ID being decoded.
   5/6 Tone formats only.

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   AUTO INTERROGATE

   Determines if the Reset Ack ID is sent in response
   to a Remote Reset ID being decoded.  5/6 Tone
   formats only.

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   HORN ALERT
    
   The amount of time that Horn will be honked to alert
   the person who is away from radio. Range is 0 to 8
   Seconds.

   Press the Enter key to step through the available 
   time settings.

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   2 TONE EDIT

   Press the Enter key here to bring up a box in which
   2 Tone (decode only) Pairs 1, 2, and 3 can be  
   programmed.  Use the Enter and arrow keys to
   maneuver within this box and program the desired
   2 Tone pair(s).  Only fixed tone groups are able
   to be selected.  Custom "mix-and-match" programming
   is not possible.  See also Group -> Channel Alloca-
   tions -> Group Parameters to choose the one 2 Tone
   Pair (decode only) that will be in effect for that 
   particular group of channels.

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   ACCESSORY 1

   This selects the function of the A button when it
   is pressed and released quickly (held down less than
   one second).  

   In the 4 channel radio, the A lamp is steady on to 
   indicate that the Accessory 1 function is on.  The
   Accessory 1 and 2 functions cannot both be on at
   the same time.  One must be toggled off before the 
   other can be toggled on.
  
   In the 48 or 120 channel radio, the display will
   show a special indicator that varies with the
   function specified.  Both functions may be on
   at the same time.
   
   The choices are:

   - CALL:  Toggles the selective call system on or
     off (48 or 120 channel radios only).  When
     pressed, the display briefly shows "CON" (for 
     Call System On), or "COF" (for Call System Off).

   - CALL/RESET:  Initiates outgoing tone signaling
     or resets the radio after receipt of an incoming
     tone signaling call (48 or 120 channel radios
     only).

   - LOW POWER:  Toggles the radio between the power 
     levels programmed into the Low and High Power 
     columns.  The "Low" indicator shows in the 48
     or 120 channel radios.  

     Note:  The value in the Low Power column must be
     a lower setting than that set in the High Power
     column in order for the change to take effect.

   - TALK AROUND:  On repeater channels, this causes
     the radio to transmit on the receive frequency,
     allowing the user to "talk around" the repeater.
     The "TA" indicator shows in the 48 or 120
     channel radios.

   - ENCRYPTION:  Toggles the (optional) FVP-26 
     scrambler on and off.  A small "s" shows in the
     48 or 120 channel radios.

   - A-ON:  A switching function reserved for future
     applications.  A small "a" shows in the 48 or
     120 channel radios.     
     
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   ACCESSORY 2

   This selects the function of the A button when it
   is pressed and held more than 1.5 seconds.

   In the 4 channel radio, the A lamp blinks to 
   indicate that the Accessory 2 function is on.  The
   Accessory 1 and 2 functions cannot both be on at
   the same time.  One must be toggled off before the 
   other can be toggled on.
  
   In the 48 or 120 channel radio, the display will
   show a special indicator that varies with the
   function specified.  Both functions may be on
   at the same time.

   The choices are the same as Accessory 1 with one
   additional function:

   - EMERGENCY:  Sends the Emergency ID as programmed
     in Common -> Sequential Tone -> Encode IDs.

   Note:  This sequence is sent only once.  Requires
   that the sequential tone signaling system be
   properly programmed.

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   MONITOR

   Enables or disables the function of the MONI
   button.

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   OFF HOOK

   Enables or disables the hook switch function.  
   If disabled, the radio will not go into carrier 
   squelch monitor mode when the microphone is 
   taken off hook.

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   KEY BEEP
 
   Enables or disables the "beep" whenever a key 
   is pressed. 

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   VOLUME 

   Sets the minimum speaker volume level.  Any level
   greater than 0 results in some speaker audio even
   when the volume control is set to it's minimum
   position.  Range is 0 to 255.  255 results in
   maximum volume at all times.  This feature is
   provided to allow the programmer to prevent the
   user from reducing the receive audio below an
   absolute minimum level.

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   MIC SENSITIVITY

   Sets the sensitivity level for the incoming mic-
   rophone audio via the front microphone jack only.
   Set this to High when using the standard or 
   optional Vertex microphones (MH-25 or MH-600).
   If using another type of microphone, this item
   gives you a choice to better match the selected
   microphone to the radio.

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   SWITCH-ON CHANNEL

   Defines the channel that will be first selected
   when the radio is switched on.  The programmer
   can choose any specific channel by group and 
   channel number, or select Last Channel.  If Last
   Channel is selected, the radio will switch on to
   the channel it was last on when switched off.   

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   EXTERNAL PTT

   Used to control PTT routing through the external 
   Accessory Connector.  If set for Mic & Option, the 
   radio will transmit if either the mic or accessory
   connector PTT line is pulled low.  If set to Option 
   Only, the radio will transmit only in response to 
   the PTT on the accessory connector.  

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   DCS ENCODE POLARITY

   Selects either the Normal or Inverted polarity for
   transmitted DCS codes.

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   DCS DECODE POLARITY

   Selects the polarity for received DCS codes.  
   Complement means that both the normal and inverted 
   programmed code will be decoded.

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   BUSY ALERT
   
   Determines whether alert tone is heard when user 
   keys the radio and transmitter is inhibited by 
   BCLO or BTLO. 

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   SQUELCH TAIL ELIMINATION

   Selects whether the CTCSS TX Delay is Enabled or 
   Disabled.  When Disabled, the transmission of 
   carrier and CTCSS tone both cease immediately when 
   the user releases the PTT.  When on, the trans-
   mission of CTCSS tone ceases immediately when the 
   PTT is released, but the transmitter remains 
   active for the amount of time set in CTCSS TX 
   Delay.  This allows the receiving radio (or 
   repeater) to detect the end of the CTCSS tone and 
   mute it's receiver before the carrier drops, thus 
   avoiding the noisy squelch  tail "crash".

   This feature is active only on channels in which
   CTCSS encode is programmed.
   
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   CTCSS TX DELAY

   This sets the amount of time the transmitter will
   remain on after release of the PTT on CTCSS encode
   channels if Squelch Tail Elimination is Enabled.
   The range is 50 to 500 mS.    

   Press the Enter key to step through the available
   time settings.

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   DEFAULT SPLIT
  
   This is the amount of frequency offset that will 
   be applied to the transmit frequency after the
   receive frequency is programmed.  For example, if
   Default Split is set to 5.0 MHz and the receive
   frequency is programmed to 460.125 MHz, the 
   software will automatically write the transmit
   frequency as 465.125 MHz.

   The transmit frequency can still be edited after
   the automatic offset is applied, if desired.

   Negative offsets are not allowed. 











