Vertex Standard VX2200

[whealerdude]

Hello people! I am new to this web site & I have a question about my Vertex Standard VX2200.
I was able to program frequencies into the radio with the C82 Software & everything works fine except I noticed when I try to Transmit on the 2 Meter HAM "Simplex & Duplex" band frequencies it seems to reset the radio. (Same as shutting it off and turning back on). I can transmit fine outside the HAM bands. The manual says it covers: VHF 134 ~ 174 MHz.

Cheers!

 

[MBill]

VX2200 Reset

I've seen this happen if you don't have enough amps on transmit. It takes about 7+ amps. Frequency
makes a difference. One radio would transmit OK on frequencies in 152 to 153 Mhz, but would do the
reset when transmitting on 157 Mhz. Hooking up the radio to a larger amp source in the vehicle (like
the battery) solved the problem. Check your power wiring and connectors also for good connections.
If you have a bench power supply that will put out about 10 to 15 amps you can check that the radio will
transmit normally on all your frequencies. Of course could be something else involved, but this is one
issue I've come across with the VX-2200.

Bill

 

[MTS2000des]

Power supply related for sure. If your power supply doesn't supply at least 11 amps of continuous current capacity, it ain't enough.

The radio does cover the full 134-174 bandsplit with rated performance.

If you are using an ample power supply, then you may have an issue with RF getting back into your power supply. Is your antenna properly grounded and located away from the power supply? (Not using a mag mount in the same room on top of the power supply!)

 

[whealerdude]

Power Supply

Thanks for the info I will try it on my fathers power supply he has at home. At the moment I am plugged into the cigarette lighter in my Jeep. At work all of the Vertex standards are plugged into cigarette lighters because most of the radios get rented. I am using a small magnet mount located center rear of my jeep. I have not checked the SWR on it but I will in the next fiew days. Ive also programmed the radio to use Low power on all the channels I programmed in it because I havent matched the antena yet and did not want to do damage to it. I will do that and get back to you all thanks!

 

[MTS2000des]

typically a cigarette lighter is fused at 10A, so that may be the problem.
a 25 watt mobile may be okay to run off a cigarette lighter but a 50 watt (or higher) radio usually requires 11-14A on full power.

 

[whealerdude]

Cigar Lighter

typically a cigarette lighter is fused at 10A, so that may be the problem.
a 25 watt mobile may be okay to run off a cigarette lighter but a 50 watt (or higher) radio usually requires 11-14A on full power.

I did not blow any fuses when I keyed up when I connected through the cigarette lighter. Is there a downside of using a cigarette lighter plug vs direct connection to battery other than fuse?

 

[MTS2000des]

I did not blow any fuses when I keyed up when I connected through the cigarette lighter. Is there a downside of using a cigarette lighter plug vs direct connection to battery other than fuse?

Most cigarette lighters aren't designed for running 11-15 amps, the fuse usually won't blow because it may be a 15 amp slow blow fuse in the actual circuit.

The downside is the wiring is usually thin and other stuff is in the circuit, even if the current capability is there, usually you get alternator whine and other interference running a two-way off a cigarette lighter.

The preferred method is to wire adequate good power cabling directly to the battery.

 

[whealerdude]

Fuse

Most cigarette lighters aren't designed for running 11-15 amps, the fuse usually won't blow because it may be a 15 amp slow blow fuse in the actual circuit.

The downside is the wiring is usually thin and other stuff is in the circuit, even if the current capability is there, usually you get alternator whine and other interference running a two-way off a cigarette lighter.

The preferred method is to wire adequate good power cabling directly to the battery.

When I ordered the wire for the radio I made sure it was heavy gauge. I have 2 in line fuses that came with it, one on the negative and one on the positive. What size fuses should I use if I do connect it directly to the battery?

 

[MTS2000des]

When I ordered the wire for the radio I made sure it was heavy gauge. I have 2 in line fuses that came with it, one on the negative and one on the positive. What size fuses should I use if I do connect it directly to the battery?

15A slow blow is what the factory supplies. Should not change regardless of what power source it's connected to.

 

[kg4ciu]

This advise ,coming from rh3 guy powering his radio from the auxillary power port aka cigar lighter

 

[MTS2000des]

This advise ,coming from rh3 guy powering his radio from the auxillary power port aka cigar lighter

Regardless of how someone else chooses powers' their radio, the O/P asked a question several months ago. I am sure he/she has their answer and has resolved their issue. The advice given was sound.

BTW: next time use a spell checker. If you're going to attempt to slam someone, at least do it right. Word criminal.

 

[kg4ciu]

Lol

 

[whealerdude]

Cigarette Lighter

This advise ,coming from rh3 guy powering his radio from the auxillary power port aka cigar lighter

The reason why I use a Cigar Lighter to power my radio is because I swap trucks often for work. The company I work for uses the same setup "Magnet Mount & Cigar Lighter Connection". When we have to rent a radio from a rental store they come with the same setup. Its a common thing here in the oil patch. I know its not the best way.

Problem Resolved:

I swapped the antenna out with another.

Thanks for the help people.

p.s Think outside the box next time kg4ciu