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   CE11 OVERVIEW

   This software is used to program configuration and
   channel data to the Vertex VX-200 portable radio.

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

   CE9 Features

	. Mouse support.  Please ensure that your mouse
	  driver is installed correctly.
	
	. The status bar along the bottom of the screen
          contains information such as function of the
	  F keys, short help explanations, action keys or
	  ranges of data entry.

	. The hardware parameters are initialized to
	  default values.  Make changes to these items
	  only for custom applications.

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   OPEN FILE

   This menu item allows one to open existing files with
   information of VX-200 configurations.

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

   <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 "*.CH".

		 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 one to save the configuration
   information displayed on screen.

   <Path>      Use the mouse or press <ALT>-P to select
		 the <Path> window.  Specify the directory
		 path of 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.  Enter the file name
		 you wish to save the configuration in and
		 press <ENTER>.  Press <ESC> to cancel.
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   PRINT

   Choosing this submenu item prints a hard copy of the
   configuration data 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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   EXIT

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

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   COMPUTER SETTING

   Color/monochrome display can be chosen in this
   submenu.  Communication ports to interface the radio,
   and printer ports to print configuration data can
   also be set.

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

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   HARDWARE PARAMETERS

         Editing these parameters requires that this
         program be started with the -m switch on the
         command line. Otherwise the settings can only
         be viewed.

   NOTE: Do not change Hardware Environment Parameters
         unless you are certain that the transceiver
         hardware is suitable for the new value.

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   UPLOAD

   Used to read information from the VX-200 unit to the
   computer.  Existing data on screen will be overwritten
   with the data of the radio unless properly saved.

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

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   DOWNLOAD

   Used to write configuration data from the computer to
   the connected VX-200 unit.  Data will be verified
   for integrity by the program before downloading is
   initiated.
   
   NOTE: MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT COMMUNICATIONS
	 PORT TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.  THE PROGRAM
	 WILL LOCK-UP IF THEIR IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE
	 MOUSE PORT AND VPL-1 PORT.

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   VDU TYPE

   Choose between COLOR and MONOCHROME.

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   COM PORT

   Choose between COM1 and COM2 serial ports.
   
   NOTE: MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT COMMUNICATIONS
	 PORT TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION.  THE PROGRAM
	 WILL LOCK-UP IF THEIR IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE
	 MOUSE PORT AND VPL-1 PORT.

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   LPT PORT

   Choose between LPT1 and LPT2 printer ports.

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   FREQ BAND

   Displays the frequency band of the radio.

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   PRESCALAR

   Do not alter this setting after the frequency band
   selection has automatically set the value unless you
   are performing a special modification to the radio.

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   CHAN SPACING

   Minimum channel step size.

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   IF (Intermediate Frequency)

   Do not alter this setting after the frequency band
   selection has automatically set the value unless you
   are performing special modifications to the radio.

   Divide by numbers are not downloaded to the radio,
   but computed by the radio using this paramerter and
   channel information.  If set improperly, the receiver
   will not function.

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   LOCAL OFFSET

   Do not alter this setting after the frequency band
   selection has automatically set the value unless you
   are performing special modifications to the radio.

   Change this setting to eliminate image problems in
   some service areas.  Radio will have to be retuned
   after modification.  This information is used in
   conjunction with IF, REF OSC FREQ and channel
   information to compute divide by numbers.

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   REF XTAL

   Do not alter this setting after the frequency band
   selection has automatically set the value unless you
   are performing special modifications to the radio.

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    DEFAULT SPLIT
    
    When setting Receive frequency, this offset will be 
    applied to the Transmit frequency automatically.
    This can be positive or negative.

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   EDIT RECEIVE FREQUENCY

   Use 0 - 9 to enter the desired channel frequency, and
   press <ENTER>. This frequency will be adjusted if it
   does not match the Channel Step parameter (in Environ
   Data), and will also appear in the Tx Freq field.

   Pressing only the <SPACE> key without entering a number
   toggles the data for the entire channel between 
   activated and deactivated except the first channel,
   Deactivated channels display "--" in place of field
   entries, and are not used for operation.

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   CTCSS DECODE

   Press the <SPACE> key to display the Tone Select
   window, from which you may select a frequency with
   the <ARROW> keys. Pressing <ENTER> to accept, or <ESC>
   to cancel.

   Setting CTCSS DECODE tone also sets CTCSS ENCODE tone.
   
   Turning on CTCSS turns off DCS (both cannot be on).

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   DCS DECODE

   Press the <SPACE> key to display the Tone Select
   window, from which you may select a code number with
   the <ARROW> keys. Pressing <ENTER> to accept, or <ESC>
   to cancel.

   Setting DCS DECODE tone also sets DCS ENCODE tone.
   
   Turning on DCS turns off CTCSS (both cannot be on).

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   EDIT TRANSMIT FREQUENCY

   Use 0 - 9 to enter the desired channel frequency, and
   press <ENTER>. This frequency will be adjusted if it
   does not match the Channel Step parameter (in Hardware
   Environment windo).

   Pressing only the <SPACE> key without entering a number
   toggles the data for the Tx Freq field between
   activated and inhibited, Inhibited Tx display "--" in
   place of field entries, and are not allowed radio to
   transmit.

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   CTCSS ENCODE

   Press the <SPACE> key to display the Tone Select
   window, from which you may select a frequency with
   the <ARROW> keys. Pressing <ENTER> to accept, or <ESC>
   to cancel.

   Turning on CTCSS turns off DCS (both cannot be on).

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   DCS ENCODE

   Press the <SPACE> key to display the Tone Select
   window, from which you may select a code number with
   the <ARROW> keys. Pressing <ENTER> to accept, or <ESC>
   to cancel.

   Turning on DCS turns off CTCSS (both cannot be on).
