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Old July 3rd 06, 10:06 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default yaesu vr-500 troubleshoot

rui_v wrote:
Unfortunately, the when I insert the batteries the radio does not
"respond" to ANY button. Not even the power button. When the batteries
are inserted it starts immediately to produce that repeated sound and
blinking the low battery sign.

Rui V.




Ok....did you leave the batteries out overnight? Start with that.






I found the Yaesu VR 500 Manual on line. To reset the system,

1) Turn the radio OFF.

2) Press and hold the [FUNCTION] and [MONI(LOCK)] keys while turning
the radio ON.

3) Press [1(MEMO)] key.

4) Press [ENT(SET)] to reset all settings to their factory defaults.




That should return you to functionality.

Is there any possibility that, when the original "low battery" signal
came on, the batteries were OK but the radio needed to be
reset ? k35454.