Radio station vector vt 43 instructions for use. Scope of delivery and compatible accessories
Open the packaging of the VECTOR VT-44H radio and check the package according to the list below. In case of incompleteness or damage, please notify your supplier immediately.
Contents of delivery *.
* May vary depending on version.
Preparation for use
Battery charge
Before using the VECTOR VT-44 H radio, you must charge the battery
It may be necessary to perform 2-3 charge-discharge cycles to restore the battery to normal capacity after long-term storage.
Warning:
- Avoid charging a fully charged battery. This may result in a shorter service life.
- Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect it from the charger. Leaving the battery on the charger for more than 2-3 days may shorten the battery life due to overcharging.
- The ambient temperature should be between 5° and 40° C. Charging the battery in others.
Note:
- Turn off the Vector VT-44 H radio station when charging the battery. The radio being turned on may affect the battery's ability to charge correctly.
- The battery life is limited even if used correctly. Therefore, the battery will need to be replaced over time.
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Turn on the power adapter to a 220V network and connect it to the charger |
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Insert the battery or radio with battery into the “cup” of the charger
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| The battery charging time is 4-5 hours. |
Installing and removing the battery
The average battery life is 8-16 hours (depending on battery capacity). It is assumed that the VECTOR VT-44 H radio operates in 5% transmit, 5% receive and 90% standby mode.
Warning:
- Do not short-circuit the battery terminals: this may shorten its service life or destroy it.
- Never attempt to disassemble the battery.
Antenna installation
Screw the antenna tightly onto the Vector VT-44 H radio station by rotating it clockwise.
Note: The antenna is not a handle, holder or other attachment. Using it for these purposes may damage the antenna and impair the performance of the radio.
Installing a Belt Clip
Do not use glue or screws to attach the clip; this may destroy the battery or radio housing.
Installing a cover on the headset jack
If you are not using an additional headset, install a cover on this jack and secure it with a screw.
Note:To ensure resistance from external influences, this plug must be installed.
Installing an additional headset
Insert the external headset into the jack.
Note: If you use an external headset, the resistance to external influences will deteriorate.
3. Controls
4. Operation of the radio station
Turn on the VECTOR VT-44H radio by turning the volume control clockwise. A beep will sound.
Adjust the volume level with the volume control to the desired level, turning off the squelch.
Select the desired channel using the channel selector. If you hold the button for more than 2 seconds, the channel scanning mode is activated.
To make a call, press and hold the PTT button, speak in a normal voice at a distance of about 5 cm. To receive, release the PTT button.
Note: If the battery is low, transmission stops and the indicator flashes red, the battery needs to be charged immediately.
5. Additional features
Keypad lock
This feature is designed to prevent switching channels when buttons are pressed accidentally. To enable this function, you must simultaneously press and hold the channel switch buttons for 3 seconds; after a short beep, the key symbol will appear on the display - the keyboard is locked. To unlock, press and hold the switch buttons again.
Channel scan mode
This function is designed to quickly change or search for a busy channel. To move up, press and hold for 3 seconds. button to increase the channel number; to change downwards, use the decrease button. When a busy channel is detected, scanning stops within 5 seconds. To exit the mode, press any of these buttons or the PTT button.
Voice activation mode - VOX
This function is designed for hands-free operation. To enable this function, turn on the power of the Vector VT-44 H radio station, holding down the PTT button, and after the second beep, release it. To exit the mode, press the PTT button. VOX sensitivity can be changed by setting the display to channel 1 to 16 (in this case, the sensitivity scale) and storing it in memory by turning on the power while holding down the PTT and squelch mute buttons, then pressing PTT to confirm the sensitivity level selection.
Tone mode
This function is designed to transmit a tone signal. To enable this function, you must press the squelch off button, then the PTT button. After turning on the tone signal, press the button for changing channels down - the signal will be transmitted on air. To turn off, press the PTT button.
Battery warning
This function serves to warn you that the battery is low. During transmission, if the battery is low, the radio stops transmitting, the indicator flashes red and a beep sounds. The battery needs to be charged or replaced.
Monitor (noise suppressor)
If there is no signal on the selected channel, the squelch automatically turns off the radio receiver so you can't hear background noise. To manually turn off the squelch, press and hold the squelch off button. When the button is pressed, you hear the air noise and the indicator light turns green.
CTCSS/DCS mode
Some channels may have CTCSS (DCS) tones programmed into them. This feature will allow you to receive only those signals that are intended for you (have the same CTCSS/DCS tone) and ignore signals from other radio stations and interference. These modes are additional and can be activated from a personal computer using a special program.
6. Working channels
The following channels are allowed for use in the LPD (indication 1 to 69), and PMR (indication P1 to P8) bands.
| 1 | 433.0750 MHz | 36 | 433.9500 MHz |
| 2 | 433.1000 MHz | 37 | 433.9750 MHz |
| 3 | 433.1250 MHz | 38 | 434.0000 MHz |
| 4 | 433.1500 MHz | 39 | 434.0250 MHz |
| 5 | 433.1750 MHz | 40 | 434.0500 MHz |
| 6 | 433.2000 MHz | 41 | 434.0750 MHz |
| 7 | 433.2250 MHz | 42 | 434.1000 MHz |
| 8 | 433.2500 MHz | 43 | 434.1250 MHz |
| 9 | 433.2750 MHz | 44 | 434.1500 MHz |
| 10 | 433.3000 MHz | 45 | 434.1750 MHz |
| 11 | 433.3250 MHz | 46 | 434.2000 MHz |
| 12 | 433.3500 MHz | 47 | 434.2250 MHz |
| 13 | 433.3750 MHz | 48 | 434.2500 MHz |
| 14 | 433.4000 MHz | 49 | 434.2750 MHz |
| 15 | 433.4250 MHz | 50 | 434.3000 MHz |
| 16 | 433.4500 MHz | 51 | 434.3250 MHz |
| 17 | 433.4750 MHz | 52 | 434.3500 MHz |
| 18 | 433.5000 MHz | 53 | 434.3750 MHz |
| 19 | 433.5250 MHz | 54 | 434.4000 MHz |
| 20 | 433.5500 MHz | 55 | 434.4250 MHz |
| 21 | 433.5750 MHz | 56 | 434.4500 MHz |
| 22 | 433.6000 MHz | 57 | 434.4750 MHz |
| 23 | 433.6250 MHz | 58 | 434.5000 MHz |
| 24 | 433.6500 MHz | 59 | 434.5250 MHz |
| 25 | 433.6750 MHz | 60 | 434.5500 MHz |
| 26 | 433.7000 MHz | 61 | 434.5750 MHz |
| 27 | 433.7250 MHz | 62 | 434.6000 MHz |
| 28 | 433.7500 MHz | 63 | 434.6250 MHz |
| 29 | 433.7750 MHz | 64 | 434.6500 MHz |
| 30 | 433.8000 MHz | 65 | 434.6750 MHz |
| 31 | 433.8250 MHz | 66 | 434.7000 MHz |
| 32 | 433.8500 MHz | 67 | 434.7250 MHz |
| 33 | 433.8750 MHz | 68 | 434.7500 MHz |
| 34 | 433.9000 MHz | 69 | 434.7750 MHz |
| 35 | 433.9250 MHz | ||
| P1 | 446.00625 MHz | P5 | 446.05625 MHz |
| P2 | 446.01875 MHz | P6 | 446.06875 MHz |
| P3 | 446.03125 MHz | P7 | 446.08125 MHz |
| P4 | 446.04375 MHz | P8 | 446.09375 MHz |
7. Specification
| Operating frequency ranges | LPD: 433.07500 – 434.77500 MHz. (1-69) ch. PMR: 446.00625 – 446.09375 MHz. (1-8) ch. |
| Transmitter power | not less than 10 mW |
| Modulation type | FM (F3E) |
| Frequency stability | +/- 2.5 kHz |
| Frequency grid step | 12.5/25 kHz |
| CTCSS | 50 (67.0 – 254.1 Hz) |
| DCS | 210 |
| Supply voltage | 7.2 V |
| Operating temp range | -30°С - +70°С. |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Audio power | not less than 300 mW |
| Sensitivity | no worse than 0.16 µV |
| Size | 80x50x28mm |
8. Safety information
1. Independent repair or alteration of the VECTOR VT-44H radio station is not allowed.
2. It is prohibited to use the radio in prohibited places according to current regulations and laws, such as in airplanes, explosive atmospheres, etc.
3. Avoid storing the radio in places with high temperature or humidity for a long time.
4. If you smell a strange odor or smoke from the radio, immediately disconnect the battery and contact service.
5. Use only original adapters and chargers.
6. Disconnect the battery from the VECTOR VT-44 H radio station in case of a long break in using the radio station.
Safety: It is very important that you understand that the use of ANY radio emitting device can cause harm to your health.
Left - Puxing PX-A6, right - Motorola T4512
Hiking requires communication, even when the entire group consists of two people. Many people think that a mobile phone is enough, and where it doesn’t pick up, a walkie-talkie won’t work. However, in practice everything is different, in I was faced with the fact that my mobile stopped working on the first day, and on the last, even after reaching civilization, I had to walk a few more kilometers to make a call, and Motorola T4512 walkie-talkies were used throughout the trip for communication within the group, and allowed me to keep in touch even out of line of sight (obviously not always). Alas, the Motorola T4512 is afraid of moisture, does not have a headset jack, and as it turned out in practice (on a hike a week before the one mentioned) it works worse than some other “walkie-talkies from the nearest stall.” They were finished off by the fact that it became necessary to work with LPD. I had to look for another radio.
PUXING PX-A6 - Portable walkie-talkie, range 400-470MHz, maximum transmitter power 2W, this is a representative of “honest China”, the case when a Chinese company produces its product (in this case, most likely even its development) under its own brand, even and not particularly euphonious for some.
For tourism, this radio has some advantages:
- Very small weight: 139g - I think everyone knows about the importance of weight
- Low price - this is an eternal intricate problem when you buy a Yaesu VX-3R and take care of it like a brilliance, instead of using it, of course, not everyone does this.
- A good body, an aluminum chassis, a lot of rubber bands (unfortunately you can’t heat them) - it looks and feels like a serious station capable of cracking nuts.
- The frequency grid pitch and range allow you to communicate with owners of PMR and LPD stations from the nearest kiosk.
- Powered by batteries compatible with Nokia; in general, batteries are not recommended when hiking, however, the supply voltage of 3.6 volts hints that, if desired, you can screw on a battery pack.
And now about the features.
First, these are instructions in pure Chinese, this problem can be solved by scientific poking, but on the Internet there are already instructions for Puxing PX-2R, review of Vector VT-43 R2, based on these, instructions were made, which you can find at the end of the post.
Secondly, the news is that the headset from Nokia is not suitable, although the connector is compatible, but the attached headset includes a transmitter and nothing more.
Third, programming channels manually is an interesting and exciting activity, it was enough for me to flash 8 PMR channels on two walkie-talkies, as well as LPD (69 channels) and subtone... Therefore, you need a cable to the computer, and manually soldering it is intricate due to the special connector ( on the headset plug you will not have enough external tubular contact (which is needed for firmware), and therefore it had to be ordered immediately with the radios.
Links to materials and discussions of the walkie-talkie and its relatives:
- Review of the portable radio Vector VT-43 R2 (analogue of Puxing PX-A6, brief instructions are provided)
- review of the radio station PUXING PX-2R instructions (analogue of PUXING PX-A6 only with a numeric keypad, encoder and without some frequency step options, the link to the instructions is hidden there at the end of the review, after the picture with the headset diagram)
- Who uses Puxing PX-2R? User reviews. (Discussion of the above analogue)
- Who has already tried Vector VT-43 R2? (Discussion of the complete analogue of Puxing PX-A6)
Instructions.
To enter the menu, briefly press the [M] button.
Menu functions are sorted through /.
To enter the menu parameter adjustment, press briefly.
To confirm your selection, press briefly.
- MR - save channel (1-128)
- DEL — channel deletion (YES/NO)
- SQL - squelch adjustable from (0-9)
- POW - transmitter power HIGH - high, LOW - low.
- PRI - scan priority (ON/OFF)
- S-D — setting repeater frequency shift, - ,0 (used when working through repeaters)
- T-R - frequency reverse of the receiver and transmitter (ON/OFF)
- STEP - setting the tuning frequency step (5KHz/6.25KHz/10KHz/12.5KHz/20KHz/25KHz)
- VOX - voice control transmission, microphone sensitivity (OFF/1-9)
- FM - turn on the FM radio (ON/OFF)
- BEEP - button press confirmation sound (ON/OFF)
- R-CDC/T-CDC - CTCSS/DCS codes
- LAMP - keyboard backlight (OFF/CONT/KEY)
- SCANS - select scan type
- TO - time scanning, after finding a signal, the radio receives it for 5 seconds, and then continues scanning further
- CO - scanning at the end of transmission, after finding a signal, the radio will receive it until the end of reception, and then after 2 seconds scanning will continue
- SE - when a signal is found, the radio will stop scanning at the frequency of the received signal
- TOT - transmission limit timer (OFF/1-7)
- DIFFR - setting the repeater frequency shift (00.000-69.995MHz).
- W/N - narrow and wide frequency deviation. (WIDE/NARROW)
- SAV - battery saving function (ON/OFF)
- NM SET - setting the channel name, visible only in channel mode
- NAME — channel sorting (ALPHA/FREQ), visible only in channel mode
To switch between modes, turn on the radio by first holding down . In channel mode, the channel name is shown on the display, and options for changing the channel name are available in the menu. In frequency mode, the radio display shows the frequency and channel number (at the top of the display); in this mode, it is possible to change the channel frequency.
Setting CTVSS/DCS codes for transmission
T-CDC - press [M] then use / to select “R-CDC”
Next, press three times and the display will show “T-CDC”,
Then press again and use the / buttons to set the desired code value,
Then press twice and [M] to exit the menu.
Recording channels into memory
Switch the radio to frequency mode and press .
Set the desired frequencies, subtone codes, repeater spacing, etc.
Press [M] then select “MR” and press , the memory channel number will flash on the display, use / to set the desired channel and press again, the channel will be stored in memory.
Full reset
When turning on the radio, hold [F], the display will show “RESET”, press briefly and use the / buttons to select the desired type of VFO reset (user settings) or FULL (return to factory settings), confirm with the button
Keypad lock
Press and hold until the “lock” icon appears on the display. Unlocking is done in the same way. Please note, that when the keyboard is locked buttons , and(located on the side panel of the station) are not blocked.
FM Radio
The radio is turned on not only through the menu, but also by successively pressing [M], then turns off as well.
Scanning
Scanning is activated by pressing . Cases
VECTOR VT-43 R2
Miniature walkie talkie Vector VT-43 R2, measuring only 84x50x27 mm, designed to work in the license-free LPD and PMR ranges.
A special feature of this model is that it is powered by a regular battery for Nokia cell phones; charging is also carried out from a regular charger for phones of this brand or a USB port.
Transmitter power in the LPD and PMR bands - 1 W, maximum power is 2 W, which is good performance for a battery operating voltage of 3.7 V.
Walkie Talkie Vector VT-43 R2 made on the basis of an aluminum chassis, which ensures high strength of the entire structure.
There are 50 CTCSS codes and 104 DSC tone codes. There are VOX, tone codes, built-in FM radio and a headset included. It is possible to work with headsets without pressing the transmit key (VOX - 9 sensitivity levels).
There are various scanning modes. It is also possible to set a priority channel. You can set one of nine noise reduction levels.
The brightly backlit display displays all the necessary information - channel number, battery charge indicator, transmission activation and other functions of the radio station. Key presses are accompanied by a switchable sound signal; the buttons, like the screen, are backlit.
Built-in digital FM radio receiver with frequencies from 87 MHz to 108 MHz.
Features of the Vector VT-43 R2 radio:
WEARABLE RADIO STATION “VECTOR VT-43” OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Radio station VECTOR VT-43 is a low-power radio station with 69 working channels. Can be used in the following cases: - for active recreation; - for professional purposes; - hobby. The VECTOR VT-43 radio station operates in the 433 MHz band and provides high-quality communication without a monthly fee or time limitation. The range is up to 2 km under favorable conditions. Keep in mind that radio waves travel within a line of sight, so try to keep buildings and hills away from radio stations. In addition, the communication range also directly depends on the battery charge level. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Automatic channel scanning 1. Press the “Functions” button (12) [ F ] to select the “SC” menu on the display. 2. Set the scanning mode using the “Up” (10) [] or “Down” (11) [] buttons. 3. Press the Enter button (13) [] to confirm your selection. 4. The radio will begin scanning to find the active channel. When it is detected, symbols of the reception indicator and the received signal strength indicator appear on the display. 5. To exit scan mode, simply press the Function button (12) [ F ] once. CTCSS (Channel Subtone Squelch System) This mode allows up to 48 subtones per working channel. This mode allows you to receive only the stations you want and not hear any other radio stations or radio interference. Setting up the sub-tone squelch. 1. Press the Function button (12) [ F ] to select the cTc menu on the display. 2. Using the “Up” (10) [] or “Down” (11) [] buttons, set the required type of indication: “no” - the subtone number from 1 to 48 is displayed; 3. Press the Enter button (13) [] to confirm your selection. Remember: to communicate with another radio station, the working channel number and the number (frequency) of the CTCSS subtone in both stations must match. To communicate with a radio station without a CTCSS subtone installed, tune your station to the correspondent channel and disable the CTCSS function on your station. Dual channel scanning mode This mode allows you to monitor the presence of a signal simultaneously in two selected channels. 1. Press the Function button (12) [ F ] to select the dW menu on the display. 2. Use the “Up” (10) [] or “Down” (11) [] buttons to set the number of the second monitored channel (the first is the current channel). 3. Press the Enter button (13) [] to confirm your selection. 4. The radio will begin to cycle through the two channels until it detects a channel that has a signal. After the signal disappears, scanning will resume. 5. To exit scan mode, simply press the Functions button(12)[ F ] once. VOX voice activation mode. This mode allows you to switch to transmission without pressing the "Transmit" button, simply by starting to speak into the built-in or external microphone. 1. Press the Functions button(12)[F] to select the UO menu on the display. 2. Use the “Up” (10) [] or “Down” (11) [] buttons to set the required sensitivity of the voice control system “LOW” or “HIgh”. When the indicator is OFF, voice control mode is disabled. 3. Press the Enter button(13)[] to confirm your selection. Remember that it takes 0.25 - 0.5 seconds for the radio to start transmitting, so take this into account when using the VOX function. Setting the VOX mode shutdown delay time. This parameter sets the amount of time the station remains in transmitting mode after you have finished speaking (or paused in your message). The value of this parameter depends on your speaking style. 1. Press the Functions button(12)[F] to select the Udt menu on the display. 2. Use the “Up” (10) [] or “Down” (11) [] buttons to set the most convenient delay time: 5, 3, 2 or 1 second. 3. Press the Enter button(13)[] to confirm your selection. Automatic locking mode of control buttons ("lock" mode). Prevents accidental changes to the selected channel, specified settings, and turning off the radio. 1. Press the Functions button(12)[F] to select the ALO menu on the display. 2. Use the Up (10) [] or Down (11) [] buttons to enable or disable this mode. 3. Press the Enter button(13)[] to confirm your selection. Now, if you do not use the control buttons for 15 seconds in receive mode, the lock mode will automatically turn on. By holding the “Functions” button (12) [F] for more than 1.5 seconds, you can temporarily disable this mode. To quickly turn this mode back on, hold down the “Functions”(12)[F] button for more than 1.5 seconds, otherwise it will turn on again after 15 seconds. Call generator melody selection mode. 6. Press the Functions button (12)[F] to select the CAL menu on the display. 7. Use the “Up” (10) [] or “Down” (11) [] buttons to set the required melody. 8. Press the Enter button(13)[] to confirm your selection. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS MAIN PARAMETERS Frequency range 433.075 - 434.775 MHz Number of channels 69 Frequency spacing 25 kHz Emission class F3E Communication range up to 2 km Power source 4 “AAA” size elements - 6 Volts or 4 Ni-MH batteries - 4.8 Volts Antenna resistance 50 Ohm Current consumption: Transmitting 150 mA Receiving 30 mA Standby mode 12 mA Temperature from minus 20°С to + 60°С Dimensions 94 x 49 x 24 mm (without antenna) Weight (with power supply) 140 g Service life of the source approximately 25-40 hours of power supply (depending on the type (duty cycle 5/5/90) of the selected battery) TRANSMITTER Output power Relative frequency instability Type of modulation Maximum frequency deviation RECEIVER Receiver type 10 mW ± 5 x 10 -6 (minus 20°С÷ +60°С) FM 5 kHz superheterodyne with double frequency conversion Sensitivity, no more than 0.28 μV, (12 dB SINED) Selectivity on the adjacent channel, no less than 60 dB Selectivity on side channels, no less than 55 dB TABLE OF CHANNEL FREQUENCIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 433. 0750 433.1000 433.1250 433.1500 433.1750 433.2000 433.2250 433.2500 433.2750 433.3000 433.3250 433.3500 433.3750 433.4000 433.4250 433.4500 433.4750 433.5000 433.5250 433.5500 433.5750 433.6000 433.6250 433.6500 433.6750 433.7000 433.7250 433.750 0 433.7750 433.8000 433.8250 433.8500 433.8750 433.9000 433.9250 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 433.9500 433.9750 434.0000 434.0250 434.0500 434.0750 434.1000 43 4.1250 434.1500 434.1750 434.2000 434.2250 434.2500 434.2750 434.3000 434.3250 434.3500 434.3750 434.4000 434.4250 434.4500 434.4750 434.5000 434.5250 434.5500 434.5750 434.6000 434.6250 434.6500 434.6750 434.7000 434.7250 434.7500 434.7750
