Codan 9780 instruction manual

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HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide i

Table of contents

1 About this guide

Standards and icons................................................................1-2

Definitions .............................................................................1-3

Acronyms and abbreviations.............................................1-3

Glossary............................................................................1-5

Units.................................................................................1-7

Unit multipliers ................................................................1-7

About this issue...................................................................... 1-8

Associated documents.......................................................1-8

2 Overview

About HF SSB radio transmission ..........................................2-2

Frequency, distance and time of day..................................2-3

Channels...........................................................................2-5

Networks and scanning.....................................................2-6

Etiquette for the use of HF radio............................................. 2-7

About the HF SSB Transceiver 9780 ......................................2-9

Operating modes ..................................................................2-10

Standard features.................................................................. 2-11

TxE ................................................................................2-11

Emergency selcall...........................................................2-11

LU .................................................................................. 2-11

Cloning...........................................................................2-11

1 About this guide

Standards and icons................................................................1-2

Definitions .............................................................................1-3

Acronyms and abbreviations.............................................1-3

Glossary............................................................................1-5

Units.................................................................................1-7

Unit multipliers ................................................................1-7

About this issue...................................................................... 1-8

Associated documents.......................................................1-8

2 Overview

About HF SSB radio transmission ..........................................2-2

Frequency, distance and time of day..................................2-3

Channels...........................................................................2-5

Networks and scanning.....................................................2-6

Etiquette for the use of HF radio............................................. 2-7

About the HF SSB Transceiver 9780 ......................................2-9

Operating modes ..................................................................2-10

Standard features.................................................................. 2-11

TxE ................................................................................2-11

Emergency selcall...........................................................2-11

LU .................................................................................. 2-11

Cloning...........................................................................2-11

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Types of calls........................................................................2-12

Controls................................................................................ 2-13

The microphone..............................................................2-13

The front control panel and extended control head ..........2-14

Display for Channel mode ....................................................2-17

Options.................................................................................2-19

TxD................................................................................2-19

Option S.......................................................................... 2-19

Option ST .......................................................................2-22

Option D.........................................................................2-23

Option M ........................................................................ 2-24

Option AM...................................................................... 2-24

Option LF .......................................................................2-24

Option PH.......................................................................2-24

3 Getting started

Switching on the transceiver...................................................3-2

Entering a PIN..................................................................3-2

Switching off the transceiver.............................................3-3

Selecting an operating mode...................................................3-4

Adjusting the basics................................................................3-6

Adjusting the volume ........................................................3-6

Adjusting the brightness of the display using Volume........3-6

Adjusting the brightness of the display using Setup...........3-6

Adjusting the contrast of the display using Select.............. 3-7

Adjusting the contrast of the display using Setup...............3-7

Adjusting the loudness of the beeps...................................3-8

Adjusting the clock ........................................................... 3-9

Types of calls........................................................................2-12

Controls................................................................................ 2-13

The microphone..............................................................2-13

The front control panel and extended control head ..........2-14

Display for Channel mode ....................................................2-17

Options.................................................................................2-19

TxD................................................................................2-19

Option S.......................................................................... 2-19

Option ST .......................................................................2-22

Option D.........................................................................2-23

Option M ........................................................................ 2-24

Option AM...................................................................... 2-24

Option LF .......................................................................2-24

Option PH.......................................................................2-24

3 Getting started

Switching on the transceiver...................................................3-2

Entering a PIN..................................................................3-2

Switching off the transceiver.............................................3-3

Selecting an operating mode...................................................3-4

Adjusting the basics................................................................3-6

Adjusting the volume ........................................................3-6

Adjusting the brightness of the display using Volume........3-6

Adjusting the brightness of the display using Setup...........3-6

Adjusting the contrast of the display using Select.............. 3-7

Adjusting the contrast of the display using Setup...............3-7

Adjusting the loudness of the beeps...................................3-8

Adjusting the clock ........................................................... 3-9

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Adjusting the calibration of the clock..............................3-12

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Adjusting the calibration of the clock..............................3-12

Using Select and Volume to enter information......................3-14

Viewing the settings that control your transceiver.................3-15

Selecting the sideband..........................................................3-16

Tuning the antenna ..............................................................3-17

Automatic tuning whip antenna...................................... 3-17

Long wire with automatic antenna tuner......................... 3-18

Tapped whip antenna...................................................... 3-18

Clarifying the received signal...............................................3-19

Using the microphone .......................................................... 3-20

Muting the transceiver..........................................................3-21

Using Voice Mute while not scanning.............................3-21

Using Voice Mute while scanning...................................3-21

4 Working with channels

Selecting a channel ................................................................4-2

Selecting a channel by scrolling through a list of

channels ...........................................................................4-2

Selecting a channel by recalling its channel number .........4-2

Selecting a channel by recalling its receive frequency .......4-3

Enabling/Disabling the ability to recall channels by

frequency..........................................................................4-4

Viewing the options of a selected channel...............................4-6

Creating or editing a channel (TxE).......................................4-7

Creating or editing a channel (TxD) ..................................... 4-13

Deleting a channel ............................................................... 4-19

Using Select and Volume to enter information......................3-14

Viewing the settings that control your transceiver.................3-15

Selecting the sideband..........................................................3-16

Tuning the antenna ..............................................................3-17

Automatic tuning whip antenna...................................... 3-17

Long wire with automatic antenna tuner......................... 3-18

Tapped whip antenna...................................................... 3-18

Clarifying the received signal...............................................3-19

Using the microphone .......................................................... 3-20

Muting the transceiver..........................................................3-21

Using Voice Mute while not scanning.............................3-21

Using Voice Mute while scanning...................................3-21

4 Working with channels

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Selecting a channel ................................................................4-2

Selecting a channel by scrolling through a list of

channels ...........................................................................4-2

Selecting a channel by recalling its channel number .........4-2

Selecting a channel by recalling its receive frequency .......4-3

Enabling/Disabling the ability to recall channels by

frequency..........................................................................4-4

Viewing the options of a selected channel...............................4-6

Creating or editing a channel (TxE).......................................4-7

Creating or editing a channel (TxD) ..................................... 4-13

Deleting a channel ............................................................... 4-19

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5 Working with scan tables

Enabling/Disabling the editing of scan tables..........................5-2

Creating or editing a scan table...............................................5-4

Deleting a scan table...............................................................5-9

Scanning for incoming calls .................................................5-11

Selecting a scan table for scanning..................................5-11

Responding to an incoming call while scanning

(Option S or ST only)......................................................5-12

Enabling/Disabling automatic scanning ..........................5-12

6 Working with emergency selcalls

Setting up to make an emergency selcall.................................6-2

Making an emergency selcall..................................................6-6

Making an emergency selcall using the preset channels.....6-6

Making an emergency selcall using manual channel

selection............................................................................6-7

Setting up to receive an emergency selcall ..............................6-9

Receiving an emergency selcall.............................................6-12

7 Working with voice calls

Making a voice call.................................................................7-2

Receiving a voice call .............................................................7-3

8 Working with Selcall (Option S, ST)

Setting up a selcall group........................................................ 8-2

Setting the selcall address size compatibility...........................8-6

Enabling/Disabling selcall lockout..........................................8-8

Adjusting the call preamble ..................................................8-10

Making a selective beacon call..............................................8-12

5 Working with scan tables

Enabling/Disabling the editing of scan tables..........................5-2

Creating or editing a scan table...............................................5-4

Deleting a scan table...............................................................5-9

Scanning for incoming calls .................................................5-11

Selecting a scan table for scanning..................................5-11

Responding to an incoming call while scanning

(Option S or ST only)......................................................5-12

Enabling/Disabling automatic scanning ..........................5-12

6 Working with emergency selcalls

Setting up to make an emergency selcall.................................6-2

Making an emergency selcall..................................................6-6

Making an emergency selcall using the preset channels.....6-6

Making an emergency selcall using manual channel

selection............................................................................6-7

Setting up to receive an emergency selcall ..............................6-9

Receiving an emergency selcall.............................................6-12

7 Working with voice calls

Making a voice call.................................................................7-2

Receiving a voice call .............................................................7-3

8 Working with Selcall (Option S, ST)

Setting up a selcall group........................................................ 8-2

Setting the selcall address size compatibility...........................8-6

Enabling/Disabling selcall lockout..........................................8-8

Adjusting the call preamble ..................................................8-10

Making a selective beacon call..............................................8-12

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Making a selcall...................................................................8-14

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Making a selcall...................................................................8-14

Enabling/Disabling selcall mute........................................... 8-16

Using selcall mute...........................................................8-17

Receiving a beacon call ........................................................8-18

Enabling/Disabling the response to a 99-beacon call.............8-19

Receiving a selcall................................................................ 8-21

Reviewing calls held in memory...........................................8-22

Returning the most recent call.........................................8-22

Returning a call held in memory.....................................8-23

Deleting a call held in memory ....................................... 8-25

9 Working with telcalls (Option ST)

Setting up a telephone directory..............................................9-2

Enabling/Disabling telcalls.....................................................9-5

Making a telcall .....................................................................9-7

Receiving a telcall................................................................9-10

10 Working with status calls (Option D)

Enabling/Disabling the display of local diagnostic

information .......................................................................... 10-2

Enabling/Disabling the ability to use status calls .................. 10-4

Enabling/Disabling call privacy............................................10-6

Making a status call ............................................................. 10-8

Receiving a status call........................................................ 10-13

Using diagnostic information ............................................. 10-14

Enabling/Disabling selcall mute........................................... 8-16

Using selcall mute...........................................................8-17

Receiving a beacon call ........................................................8-18

Enabling/Disabling the response to a 99-beacon call.............8-19

Receiving a selcall................................................................ 8-21

Reviewing calls held in memory...........................................8-22

Returning the most recent call.........................................8-22

Returning a call held in memory.....................................8-23

Deleting a call held in memory ....................................... 8-25

9 Working with telcalls (Option ST)

Setting up a telephone directory..............................................9-2

Enabling/Disabling telcalls.....................................................9-5

Making a telcall .....................................................................9-7

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Receiving a telcall................................................................9-10

10 Working with status calls (Option D)

Enabling/Disabling the display of local diagnostic

information .......................................................................... 10-2

Enabling/Disabling the ability to use status calls .................. 10-4

Enabling/Disabling call privacy............................................10-6

Making a status call ............................................................. 10-8

Receiving a status call........................................................ 10-13

Using diagnostic information ............................................. 10-14

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11 Other features

Setting the frequency display mode.......................................11-2

Changing the power up settings............................................11-4

Enabling the power up message.......................................11-4

Changing the power up mute setting ...............................11-6

Enabling/Disabling the power up address display............11-7

Changing PTT settings.........................................................11-9

Enabling PTT release beep..............................................11-9

Enabling and setting the PTT transmit cut out time .......11-10

Using the transceiver as a free tune receiver........................11-12

Enabling/Disabling Free Tune Receiver mode...............11-12

Setting a receive frequency............................................11-13

Setting up a tone call group ................................................11-16

Making a tone call..............................................................11-18

Cloning a transceiver..........................................................11-20

Enabling transceiver options using a password ...................11-22

Finding the ID of your transceiver.................................11-22

Entering a password......................................................11-23

Enabling/Disabling RF gain................................................11-25

Index

11 Other features

Setting the frequency display mode.......................................11-2

Changing the power up settings............................................11-4

Enabling the power up message.......................................11-4

Changing the power up mute setting ...............................11-6

Enabling/Disabling the power up address display............11-7

Changing PTT settings.........................................................11-9

Enabling PTT release beep..............................................11-9

Enabling and setting the PTT transmit cut out time .......11-10

Using the transceiver as a free tune receiver........................11-12

Enabling/Disabling Free Tune Receiver mode...............11-12

Setting a receive frequency............................................11-13

Setting up a tone call group ................................................11-16

Making a tone call..............................................................11-18

Cloning a transceiver..........................................................11-20

Enabling transceiver options using a password ...................11-22

Finding the ID of your transceiver.................................11-22

Entering a password......................................................11-23

Enabling/Disabling RF gain................................................11-25

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List of tables

Table 2-1: HF communication distances ...............................2-5

Table 2-2: Phonetic Alphabet ...............................................2-8

List of figures

Figure 2-1: Reflective properties of the ionosphere ...............2-3

Figure 2-2: Front panel of the 9780.................................... 2-14

Figure 2-3: Extended control head of 9780......................... 2-14

Figure 2-4: The display for Channel mode.......................... 2-17

Figure 2-5: The keypad microphone ...................................2-20

Figure 2-6: Private network for making telephone calls...... 2-23

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Table 2-1: HF communication distances ...............................2-5

Table 2-2: Phonetic Alphabet ...............................................2-8

Figure 2-1: Reflective properties of the ionosphere ...............2-3

Figure 2-2: Front panel of the 9780.................................... 2-14

Figure 2-3: Extended control head of 9780......................... 2-14

Figure 2-4: The display for Channel mode.......................... 2-17

Figure 2-5: The keypad microphone ...................................2-20

Figure 2-6: Private network for making telephone calls...... 2-23

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1 About this guide

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 1-1

1 About this guide

This user guide describes how to use the HF SSB Transceiver

9780.
This guide assumes that you have limited knowledge of the HF

communication medium or of how to use a radio.
This user guide contains 11 chapters:
Chapter 1 provides lists of all terms, abbreviations and units used

in this guide.
Chapter 2 provides a general overview of HF communication and

the range of features available on your transceiver.
Chapter 3 describes basic procedures that you will need to start

using your transceiver.
Chapter 4 describes the range of tasks required to manipulate

channels on your transceiver.
Chapter 5 describes how to use scan tables.
Chapter 6 describes how to set up your transceiver to make and

receive emergency selcalls.
Chapter 7 describes how to use your transceiver for voice calls.
Chapter 8 describes how to use selcalls (Options S and ST).
Chapter 9 describes how to use telcalls (Option ST).
Chapter 10 describes how to use status calls and local diagnostics

(Option D).
Chapter 11 describes the other features of your transceiver.
There is an index at the end of this guide.

This user guide describes how to use the HF SSB Transceiver

9780.
This guide assumes that you have limited knowledge of the HF

communication medium or of how to use a radio.
This user guide contains 11 chapters:
Chapter 1 provides lists of all terms, abbreviations and units used

in this guide.
Chapter 2 provides a general overview of HF communication and

the range of features available on your transceiver.
Chapter 3 describes basic procedures that you will need to start

using your transceiver.
Chapter 4 describes the range of tasks required to manipulate

channels on your transceiver.
Chapter 5 describes how to use scan tables.
Chapter 6 describes how to set up your transceiver to make and

receive emergency selcalls.
Chapter 7 describes how to use your transceiver for voice calls.
Chapter 8 describes how to use selcalls (Options S and ST).
Chapter 9 describes how to use telcalls (Option ST).
Chapter 10 describes how to use status calls and local diagnostics

(Option D).
Chapter 11 describes the other features of your transceiver.
There is an index at the end of this guide.

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Standards and icons

The following standards and icons are used in this guide:

This typeface Means

Bold

the name of a button, knob or LED and a
segment of text from the display

Italic a cross-reference or text requiring emphasis

This icon Means



A step within a task
Warning: It is possible that you will seriously

damage yourself or the equipment



Caution: Proceed with caution as your actions
may lead to loss of data, privacy or signal
quality



Note: The text provided next to this icon may
be of interest to you

This text contains cross-references to sections within this book
and other books.

A cross-reference to text within the same task will consist of the
subheading of the step to which you are referring, e.g. repeat the
steps from Deleting a channel from a scan table.

A cross-reference to a different task or topic will consist of the
page number, followed by the subheading of the task or topic to
which you are referring, e.g. see page 2-11, Standard features.

When a function button is referred to, the name of the button will
be stated followed in brackets by the function given in the
relevant field of the display, e.g.

F2(ENTER)

or

F2(PROG

).

Standards and icons

The following standards and icons are used in this guide:

This typeface Means

Bold

Italic a cross-reference or text requiring emphasis

This icon Means







the name of a button, knob or LED and a
segment of text from the display

A step within a task
Warning: It is possible that you will seriously

damage yourself or the equipment
Caution: Proceed with caution as your actions

may lead to loss of data, privacy or signal
quality

Note: The text provided next to this icon may
be of interest to you

This text contains cross-references to sections within this book
and other books.

A cross-reference to text within the same task will consist of the
subheading of the step to which you are referring, e.g. repeat the
steps from Deleting a channel from a scan table.

A cross-reference to a different task or topic will consist of the
page number, followed by the subheading of the task or topic to
which you are referring, e.g. see page 2-11, Standard features.

When a function button is referred to, the name of the button will
be stated followed in brackets by the function given in the

F2(ENTER)

relevant field of the display, e.g.

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F2(PROG

or

).

Definitions

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Definitions

Acronyms and abbreviations

This term Means

AM amplitude modulation
BBRAM battery backup random access memory
D diagnostics
EEPROM electrically erasable programmable read only

memory
EPROM erasable programmable read only memory
ES emergency selcall
FSK frequency shift keying
HF high frequency
ID identification number
LCD liquid crystal display
LSB lower sideband
LU choice of upper or lower sideband
NP not protected
P protected
PA power amplifier
PIN personal identification number
PSTN public switched telephone network
PTT press-to-talk
RAM random access memory
RDD radphone direct dial

Acronyms and abbreviations

This term Means

AM amplitude modulation
BBRAM battery backup random access memory
D diagnostics
EEPROM electrically erasable programmable read only

memory
EPROM erasable programmable read only memory
ES emergency selcall
FSK frequency shift keying
HF high frequency
ID identification number

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LCD liquid crystal display
LSB lower sideband
LU choice of upper or lower sideband
NP not protected
P protected
PA power amplifier
PIN personal identification number
PSTN public switched telephone network
PTT press-to-talk
RAM random access memory
RDD radphone direct dial

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This term Means

RTC real time clock
Rx receive
S selcall
SEE see SEEPROM
SEEPROM serial electrically erasable programmable read

only memory
SLO selcall lockout
SSB single sideband
ST selcall/telcall
Tx transmit
TxD transmit frequency programming disabled
TxE transmit frequency programming enabled
USB upper sideband
VCO voltage controlled oscillator

This term Means

RTC real time clock
Rx receive
S selcall
SEE see SEEPROM
SEEPROM serial electrically erasable programmable read

only memory
SLO selcall lockout
SSB single sideband
ST selcall/telcall
Tx transmit
TxD transmit frequency programming disabled
TxE transmit frequency programming enabled
USB upper sideband
VCO voltage controlled oscillator

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Glossary

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Glossary

This term Means

address This is the number of your transceiver. It is the

radio equivalent of a telephone number. With
Option S or ST, if someone wants to call you
directly, they enter this number and send the
call. This term is used interchangeably with ID.

automatic
tuning whip
antenna

This is a whip antenna designed for use with
multi-channel transceivers. It uses a micro-
controlled stepper motor to give continuous
tuning over the operating frequency range of
the transceiver.

broadband
antenna

This is an antenna that is capable of receiving
and sending a range of frequencies without
having to tune the antenna each time the

frequency changes.
channel A label for a frequency.
channel

comment

This is an optional description of the use of a

channel. It appears at the top of the display for

Channel mode.
channel

frequency

This is the frequency of the selected channel.

channel
number

This is the identification number given to a

channel.
control cable A cable connecting two items of equipment that

allows control information to be passed between

the equipment.
extended

control head

A control device that is remotely attached to the

transceiver unit. It performs exactly the same

function as the front control panel of the

transceiver unit. Its primary use is in situations

where the control device and transceiver unit

cannot be located together.

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This term Means

address This is the number of your transceiver. It is the

radio equivalent of a telephone number. With

Option S or ST, if someone wants to call you

directly, they enter this number and send the

call. This term is used interchangeably with ID.

This is a whip antenna designed for use with

automatic
tuning whip
antenna

multi-channel transceivers. It uses a micro-

controlled stepper motor to give continuous

tuning over the operating frequency range of

the transceiver.
broadband

antenna

channel A label for a frequency.
channel

comment

channel
frequency

channel
number

control cable A cable connecting two items of equipment that

extended
control head

This is an antenna that is capable of receiving

and sending a range of frequencies without

having to tune the antenna each time the

frequency changes.

This is an optional description of the use of a

channel. It appears at the top of the display for

Channel mode.

This is the frequency of the selected channel.

This is the identification number given to a

channel.

allows control information to be passed between

the equipment.

A control device that is remotely attached to the

transceiver unit. It performs exactly the same

function as the front control panel of the

transceiver unit. Its primary use is in situations

where the control device and transceiver unit

cannot be located together.

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This term Means

fixed base
station

This is a permanent station. It cannot be moved
without some preparation. Its antenna may be a
broadband antenna.

frequency The frequency of a radio wave is the number of

oscillations per second of the generated or
received signal.

front panel A control device that is attached directly to the

transceiver unit.

FSK
calibration

Frequency Shift Keying is the modulation
technique used in making selcalls and telcalls.

ID This is the number of your transceiver. It is the

radio equivalent of a telephone number. With
Option S or ST, if someone wants to call you
directly, they enter this number and send the
call. This term is used interchangeably with
address.

ID may also refer to the 14 digit identification
number of your transceiver.

Link Setup
mode

This is a special mode that is accessed by
repositioning a link within your transceiver. It
provides access to setup functions that are only
used in special circumstances.

mobile station This is a station that can function while it is

mobile or can be moved readily.

network This consists of two or more stations that

communicate on the same frequencies.

Setup mode This mode allows you to set up your transceiver

according to your requirements.

station A station consists of a power supply, a

transceiver, an antenna, ancillary equipment
and appropriate connecting cables.

This term Means

fixed base
station

frequency The frequency of a radio wave is the number of

front panel A control device that is attached directly to the

FSK
calibration

ID This is the number of your transceiver. It is the

Link Setup
mode

This is a permanent station. It cannot be moved
without some preparation. Its antenna may be a
broadband antenna.

oscillations per second of the generated or
received signal.

transceiver unit.
Frequency Shift Keying is the modulation

technique used in making selcalls and telcalls.

radio equivalent of a telephone number. With
Option S or ST, if someone wants to call you
directly, they enter this number and send the
call. This term is used interchangeably with
address.

ID may also refer to the 14 digit identification
number of your transceiver.

This is a special mode that is accessed by
repositioning a link within your transceiver. It
provides access to setup functions that are only
used in special circumstances.

mobile station This is a station that can function while it is

mobile or can be moved readily.

network This consists of two or more stations that

communicate on the same frequencies.

Setup mode This mode allows you to set up your transceiver

according to your requirements.

station A station consists of a power supply, a

transceiver, an antenna, ancillary equipment
and appropriate connecting cables.

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Units

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Units

Measurement Unit Abbreviation

Current amp A
Distance metre m
Frequency hertz Hz
Power watt W
Power ratio decibel dB
Voltage volt V

Unit multipliers

Unit Name Multiplier

M mega 10

6

k kilo 10

3

d deci 10

-1

c centi 10

-2

m milli 10

-3

µ

micro 10

-6

Unit multipliers

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Measurement Unit Abbreviation

Current amp A
Distance metre m
Frequency hertz Hz
Power watt W
Power ratio decibel dB
Voltage volt V

Unit Name Multiplier

6

M mega 10
k kilo 10
d deci 10
c centi 10
m milli 10

micro 10

µ

3

-1

-2

-3

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1-8 HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide

About this issue

This is the first issue of the HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User
Guide.

Associated documents

This user guide is one of a series of publications related to the
HF SSB Transceiver 9780. Other associated documents are:

• HF SSB Transceiver 9780 Reference Manual (Codan part

number 15-04083)

• HF SSB Transceiver 9780 Quick Reference Card (Codan part

number 06-01884)

• HF SSB Transceiver 9323/9360/9390/9780 Technical Service

Manual (Codan part number 15-02051)

About this issue

This is the first issue of the HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User
Guide.

Associated documents

This user guide is one of a series of publications related to the
HF SSB Transceiver 9780. Other associated documents are:

• HF SSB Transceiver 9780 Reference Manual (Codan part

number 15-04083)

• HF SSB Transceiver 9780 Quick Reference Card (Codan part

number 06-01884)

• HF SSB Transceiver 9323/9360/9390/9780 Technical Service

Manual (Codan part number 15-02051)

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2 Overview

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2 Overview

This chapter provides an overview of:

• HF radio transmission, describing the factors that will affect

successful communication (2-2)

• etiquette for the use of HF radio (2-7)

• the transceiver and the range of standard features (2-9)

• the control of the transceiver (2-13)

• the display of the transceiver (2-16)

• the range of optional features (2-18)

This chapter provides an overview of:

• HF radio transmission, describing the factors that will affect

• etiquette for the use of HF radio (2-7)

• the transceiver and the range of standard features (2-9)

• the control of the transceiver (2-13)

• the display of the transceiver (2-16)

• the range of optional features (2-18)

successful communication (2-2)

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About HF SSB radio transmission

The High Frequency (HF) band is the range of frequencies
between 3 to 30 MHz. HF radios usually include a frequency
range of 2 to 30 MHz.

Single Sideband (SSB) is the term used to describe the method of
compressing the transmitted information, voice or data, into a
more compact signal. This has the benefit of reducing the power
required to send a signal over a certain distance. This form of
transmission uses only half of the radio bandwidth that AM radios
use (double sideband). Since only one sideband signal is
transmitted, SSB allows more channels for communication within
the HF spectrum.

HF SSB radios are primarily used for long range communications
where distances of 3000 km and more are possible. Obstructions
such as buildings and mountains have little effect on long range
communications. HF radio can cover such large distances because
of the way that the transmitted radio signal propagates.

HF radio waves are propagated in three ways simultaneously:

• ground wave

• direct wave

• sky wave

Ground wave

The ground wave travels near the ground for short distances,
typically up to 100 km over land and 300 km over sea. The
distance covered depends upon operating frequency, transmitted
power and type of terrain.

Direct wave

The direct wave travels in a direct line-of-sight from the
transmitter to the receiver.

About HF SSB radio transmission

The High Frequency (HF) band is the range of frequencies
between 3 to 30 MHz. HF radios usually include a frequency
range of 2 to 30 MHz.

Single Sideband (SSB) is the term used to describe the method of
compressing the transmitted information, voice or data, into a
more compact signal. This has the benefit of reducing the power
required to send a signal over a certain distance. This form of
transmission uses only half of the radio bandwidth that AM radios
use (double sideband). Since only one sideband signal is
transmitted, SSB allows more channels for communication within
the HF spectrum.

HF SSB radios are primarily used for long range communications
where distances of 3000 km and more are possible. Obstructions
such as buildings and mountains have little effect on long range
communications. HF radio can cover such large distances because
of the way that the transmitted radio signal propagates.

HF radio waves are propagated in three ways simultaneously:

• ground wave

• direct wave

• sky wave

Ground wave

The ground wave travels near the ground for short distances,
typically up to 100 km over land and 300 km over sea. The
distance covered depends upon operating frequency, transmitted
power and type of terrain.

Direct wave

The direct wave travels in a direct line-of-sight from the
transmitter to the receiver.

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Sky wave

The sky wave is the most important form of HF propagation. The
radio wave is transmitted toward the sky, where it is reflected by
the ionosphere to a distant receiver back on Earth.

Figure 2-1: Reflective properties of the ionosphere

The reflective properties of the ionosphere change throughout the
day, from season to season and yearly.

Frequency, distance and time of day

The amount of reflection of the radio wave will depend upon the
frequency used. If the frequency is too low, the signal will be
absorbed by the ionosphere. If the frequency is too high, the
signal will pass straight through the ionosphere. Within the HF
band, low frequencies are generally considered to be in the range
2 to 10 MHz. High frequencies are above 10 MHz.

Sky wave

The sky wave is the most important form of HF propagation. The
radio wave is transmitted toward the sky, where it is reflected by
the ionosphere to a distant receiver back on Earth.

Figure 2-1: Reflective properties of the ionosphere

The reflective properties of the ionosphere change throughout the
day, from season to season and yearly.

Frequency, distance and time of day

The amount of reflection of the radio wave will depend upon the
frequency used. If the frequency is too low, the signal will be
absorbed by the ionosphere. If the frequency is too high, the
signal will pass straight through the ionosphere. Within the HF
band, low frequencies are generally considered to be in the range
2 to 10 MHz. High frequencies are above 10 MHz.

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A frequency chosen for daytime transmission may not necessarily
be a suitable frequency for night-time use. During the day, the
ionosphere has many layers. These layers absorb lower
frequencies and reflect higher frequencies. At night, the
ionosphere becomes very thin. The low frequencies that were
absorbed during the day will now be reflected. The high
frequencies that were reflected during the day will now pass
straight through the ionosphere.

Summer HF communications usually operate on higher
frequencies than those used in winter over the same distance.

Solar activity varies over an eleven year cycle with the peak of
activity requiring the use of higher frequencies.

It is important to remember that you may need to change the
frequency to achieve the best communication. It is usual practice
to provide three or four channels per network to give a frequency
spread to suit all conditions throughout the day.

The general rules of thumb for HF communication are:

• the higher the sun, the higher the frequency

• the further the distance, the higher the frequency

Use the following table as a guide only to HF communication
distances. Actual performance will vary depending upon
conditions.

A frequency chosen for daytime transmission may not necessarily
be a suitable frequency for night-time use. During the day, the
ionosphere has many layers. These layers absorb lower
frequencies and reflect higher frequencies. At night, the
ionosphere becomes very thin. The low frequencies that were
absorbed during the day will now be reflected. The high
frequencies that were reflected during the day will now pass
straight through the ionosphere.

Summer HF communications usually operate on higher
frequencies than those used in winter over the same distance.

Solar activity varies over an eleven year cycle with the peak of
activity requiring the use of higher frequencies.

It is important to remember that you may need to change the
frequency to achieve the best communication. It is usual practice
to provide three or four channels per network to give a frequency
spread to suit all conditions throughout the day.

The general rules of thumb for HF communication are:

• the higher the sun, the higher the frequency

• the further the distance, the higher the frequency

Use the following table as a guide only to HF communication
distances. Actual performance will vary depending upon
conditions.

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Table 2-1: HF communication distances

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Table 2-1: HF communication distances

Frequency

(MHz)

Range (day)

(km)

Range (night)

(km)

3 150 250
5 500 700
7 1100 1500

9 1800 2000
11 2200 2700
13 2800 3500
15 3300 4000
17 4000 4800

Channels

A channel is a label given to a frequency. The frequency may be
any frequency within the HF range. The channel will also have a
sideband and other properties nominated by the user.

For example:

Channel Frequency

(kHz)

Sideband Protection

1 2500 USB P
3 2500 LU NP

12 7580 USB P

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Channels

Frequency

(MHz)

3 150 250

5 500 700

7 1100 1500

9 1800 2000
11 2200 2700
13 2800 3500
15 3300 4000
17 4000 4800

A channel is a label given to a frequency. The frequency may be
any frequency within the HF range. The channel will also have a
sideband and other properties nominated by the user.

For example:

Range (day)

(km)

Range (night)

(km)

Channel Frequency

(kHz)

1 2500 USB P
3 2500 LU NP

12 7580 USB P

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Sideband Protection

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Networks and scanning

If you are using your transceiver as part of a network, there will
be a range of frequencies allocated to your network. These
frequencies will cover the frequencies required to maintain HF
communication throughout the day.

Your transceiver comes fitted with the ability to scan a range of
frequencies.

In order to maintain the opportunity to receive communication
from others in your network, it is recommended that you set your
transceiver to scan when you are not using the transceiver of
conversing.

Networks and scanning

If you are using your transceiver as part of a network, there will
be a range of frequencies allocated to your network. These
frequencies will cover the frequencies required to maintain HF
communication throughout the day.

Your transceiver comes fitted with the ability to scan a range of
frequencies.

In order to maintain the opportunity to receive communication
from others in your network, it is recommended that you set your
transceiver to scan when you are not using the transceiver of
conversing.

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Etiquette for the use of HF radio

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Etiquette for the use of HF radio

There is a standard procedure for communicating over the radio.
When you first establish communication with the other party, it is

customary to state their callsign, then your own. For example:
"Alpha Bravo One, this is Alpha Bravo Two. Do you receive me?

Over."
In this situation, you are calling a party with callsign AB1. Your

callsign is AB2 (see Table 2-2 for an explanation of the phonetic
alphabet).

The word "Over" is used to signify the end of your transmission.
You may also set up your transceiver to beep for you when you
release PTT (see page 11-9, Enabling

PTT

release beep). When
your conversation with the other party is finished, the final
speaking party should say "Out".

Before transmitting, listen to the channel that you are going to
use. Ensure that there is no voice or data communication taking
place. Wait until the channel is clear or select another channel.

Swearing or foul language should not be used—heavy penalties
can apply.

Keep communications as short as possible.

There is a standard procedure for communicating over the radio.
When you first establish communication with the other party, it is

customary to state their callsign, then your own. For example:
"Alpha Bravo One, this is Alpha Bravo Two. Do you receive me?

Over."
In this situation, you are calling a party with callsign AB1. Your

callsign is AB2 (see Table 2-2 for an explanation of the phonetic
alphabet).

The word "Over" is used to signify the end of your transmission.
You may also set up your transceiver to beep for you when you
release PTT (see page 11-9, Enabling
your conversation with the other party is finished, the final
speaking party should say "Out".

Before transmitting, listen to the channel that you are going to
use. Ensure that there is no voice or data communication taking
place. Wait until the channel is clear or select another channel.

Swearing or foul language should not be used—heavy penalties
can apply.

release beep). When

PTT

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Keep communications as short as possible.

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Table 2-2: Phonetic Alphabet

Letter Word Letter Word

A Alpha N November
B Bravo O Oscar
C Charlie P Papa
D Delta Q Quebec
E Echo R Romeo
F Foxtrot S Sierra
G Golf T Tango
H Hotel U Uniform
I India V Victor
J Juliet W Whiskey
K Kilo X X-Ray
L Lima Y Yankee
M Mike Z Zulu

Table 2-2: Phonetic Alphabet

Letter Word Letter Word

A Alpha N November
B Bravo O Oscar
C Charlie P Papa
D Delta Q Quebec
E Echo R Romeo
F Foxtrot S Sierra
G Golf T Tango
H Hotel U Uniform
I India V Victor
J Juliet W Whiskey
K Kilo X X-Ray
L Lima Y Yankee
M Mike Z Zulu

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About the HF SSB Transceiver 9780

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About the HF SSB Transceiver 9780

The transceiver is available with either front panel control or with
an extended control head using a separate loudspeaker. It can also
operate in a multi-control system consisting of a front control
panel and up to three extended control heads. The transceiver is
designed for fixed base and mobile installations.

The control panel features 10 buttons (sealed membrane
switches), two knobs and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The
display for Channel mode shows the operating status of the
transceiver, including channel number, frequency, channel option
settings and channel comment. There is a bar graph indication of
the transmit and receive signal strengths.

The transceiver can be programmed with up to 15 channels.
The transceiver has the ability to disable the Setup menu (refer to

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 Reference Manual Chapter 4, Turning
Setup mode availability on and off). If this ability has been
disabled, you will not be able to perform any of the set up
functions or reconfigure your transceiver.

The transceiver is available with either front panel control or with
an extended control head using a separate loudspeaker. It can also
operate in a multi-control system consisting of a front control
panel and up to three extended control heads. The transceiver is
designed for fixed base and mobile installations.

The control panel features 10 buttons (sealed membrane
switches), two knobs and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The
display for Channel mode shows the operating status of the
transceiver, including channel number, frequency, channel option
settings and channel comment. There is a bar graph indication of
the transmit and receive signal strengths.

The transceiver can be programmed with up to 15 channels.
The transceiver has the ability to disable the Setup menu (refer to

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 Reference Manual Chapter 4, Turning
Setup mode availability on and off). If this ability has been
disabled, you will not be able to perform any of the set up
functions or reconfigure your transceiver.

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Operating modes

The transceiver has six operating modes:

• Channel mode

• Clarifier mode

• Channel Options mode

• Free Tune Receiver mode

• Setup mode

• View All Settings mode

Channel mode is used most frequently during normal operation.
Clarifier mode is used to adjust the audio signal when receiving,

to compensate for frequency shifts (see page 3-19, Clarifying the
received signal). This can improve the quality of the audio output.

Channel Options mode allows you to view the options for a
particular channel (see page 4-6, Viewing the options of a selected
channel).

Free Tune Receiver mode allows you to use your transceiver to
receive a frequency that is not programmed on a specific channel
(see page 11-12, Using the transceiver as a free tune receiver).

Setup mode is used to configure the transceiver in the way that
you want it to operate.

View All Settings mode is used to view all of the settings that
control your transceiver (see page 3-15, Viewing the settings that
control your transceiver). It summarises the options that are fitted
and the options that you have tailored to suit your needs.

Operating modes

The transceiver has six operating modes:

• Channel mode

• Clarifier mode

• Channel Options mode

• Free Tune Receiver mode

• Setup mode

• View All Settings mode

Channel mode is used most frequently during normal operation.
Clarifier mode is used to adjust the audio signal when receiving,

to compensate for frequency shifts (see page 3-19, Clarifying the
received signal). This can improve the quality of the audio output.

Channel Options mode allows you to view the options for a
particular channel (see page 4-6, Viewing the options of a selected
channel).

Free Tune Receiver mode allows you to use your transceiver to
receive a frequency that is not programmed on a specific channel
(see page 11-12, Using the transceiver as a free tune receiver).

Setup mode is used to configure the transceiver in the way that
you want it to operate.

View All Settings mode is used to view all of the settings that
control your transceiver (see page 3-15, Viewing the settings that
control your transceiver). It summarises the options that are fitted
and the options that you have tailored to suit your needs.

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Standard features

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Standard features

Your transceiver comes fitted with a range of standard features:

• programming of transmit frequencies (TxE)

• emergency selcall

• choice of upper or lower sideband (LU)

• cloning

TxE

TxE means "transmit enabled". It allows you to program transmit
frequencies on your transceiver. In some countries, licensing
authorities do not allow programming of transmit channel
frequencies. In these cases, radios will be fitted with Option TxD
or "transmit disabled" (see page 2-18, TxD).

Emergency selcall

An emergency selcall is a simple and automatic way of calling
any station in an emergency. The ringing tones are like a siren.

LU

This feature allows you to program either upper or lower
sideband on a particular channel. When you use a channel with
this setting, you will be able to switch between USB and LSB by
pressing USB/LSB.

Cloning

The cloning feature allows you to copy frequencies and settings
from one transceiver to another. This is useful if you are
managing a network of transceivers that you want to set up in the
same way.

Your transceiver comes fitted with a range of standard features:

• programming of transmit frequencies (TxE)

• emergency selcall

• choice of upper or lower sideband (LU)

• cloning

TxE

TxE means "transmit enabled". It allows you to program transmit
frequencies on your transceiver. In some countries, licensing
authorities do not allow programming of transmit channel
frequencies. In these cases, radios will be fitted with Option TxD
or "transmit disabled" (see page 2-18, TxD).

Emergency selcall

An emergency selcall is a simple and automatic way of calling
any station in an emergency. The ringing tones are like a siren.

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LU

This feature allows you to program either upper or lower
sideband on a particular channel. When you use a channel with
this setting, you will be able to switch between USB and LSB by
pressing USB/LSB.

Cloning

The cloning feature allows you to copy frequencies and settings
from one transceiver to another. This is useful if you are
managing a network of transceivers that you want to set up in the
same way.

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Types of calls

An emergency selcall is a simple and automatic way of calling
any station in an emergency.

A voice call is the simplest type of call to make. Your call can be
heard by any station tuned to or scanning your current channel.
However, due to the nature of HF radio waves, the success rate of
establishing communications with the desired party using voice
call only may be low. Successful establishment of communication
with a particular party is greatly enhanced with the use of selcall
(see page 8-1, Working with selcalls).

A tone call allows you to call a station that is capable of
recognising your two tone calling signal. Tone calls are used in
some networks to allow mobile operators to alert base station
operators.

Types of calls

An emergency selcall is a simple and automatic way of calling
any station in an emergency.

A voice call is the simplest type of call to make. Your call can be
heard by any station tuned to or scanning your current channel.
However, due to the nature of HF radio waves, the success rate of
establishing communications with the desired party using voice
call only may be low. Successful establishment of communication
with a particular party is greatly enhanced with the use of selcall
(see page 8-1, Working with selcalls).

A tone call allows you to call a station that is capable of
recognising your two tone calling signal. Tone calls are used in
some networks to allow mobile operators to alert base station
operators.

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Controls

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Controls

The microphone

Your microphone has only one button on it, the press-to-talk or
PTT button located on the side of the microphone. The
microphone socket is the main socket on the front panel or
extended control head.

If you have purchased Option PH, there will be another smaller
socket on the front panel directly above the microphone socket
(see page 2-23, Option PH).

If you have purchased Option S or Option ST you will have a
microphone with a keypad (see page 2-18, Option S).

The microphone

Your microphone has only one button on it, the press-to-talk or
PTT button located on the side of the microphone. The
microphone socket is the main socket on the front panel or
extended control head.

If you have purchased Option PH, there will be another smaller
socket on the front panel directly above the microphone socket
(see page 2-23, Option PH).

If you have purchased Option S or Option ST you will have a
microphone with a keypad (see page 2-18, Option S).

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The front control panel and extended control head

The transceiver can be controlled by either the front control panel
or the extended control head.

Figure 2-2:

Front panel of the 9780

Figure 2-3:

Extended control head of 9780

The front control panel and extended control head

The transceiver can be controlled by either the front control panel
or the extended control head.

Front panel of the 9780

Figure 2-2:

Figure 2-3:

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Extended control head of 9780

No. Button/knob Function

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No. Button/knob Function

1

F1

Performs the operation stated in the F1
field of the display (see page 2-16,
Display for Channel mode)

2

On/Off

Switches on or off the power to the
transceiver

3

Mode

Used to cycle between the operating
modes of the transceiver (see page 3-4,
Selecting an operating mode)

4

F2

Performs the operation stated in the F2
field of the display (see page 2-16,
Display for Channel mode)

5

Select

Used to select channels and enter
information (see page 3-14, Using

Select

and

Volume

to enter

information)

6

Volume

Used to change the volume and enter
information (see page 3-14, Using

Select

and

Volume

to enter

information)

7

Tune

Tunes an automatic tuning whip
antenna to the frequency of the selected
channel

8

Voice Mute

Removes normal background noise
when there is no audio signal

9

Scan

Switches on and off the scanning of
channels in a scan table

10

S'call Mute

Removes normal background noise
until a selcall is received

11

USB/LSB

Selects upper or lower sideband, if
available for the selected channel

12

Emgcy Call

Makes an emergency call

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1

F1

2

On/Off

3

Mode

4

F2

5

Select

6

Volume

7

Tune

Performs the operation stated in the F1
field of the display (see page 2-16,
Display for Channel mode)

Switches on or off the power to the
transceiver

Used to cycle between the operating
modes of the transceiver (see page 3-4,
Selecting an operating mode)

Performs the operation stated in the F2
field of the display (see page 2-16,
Display for Channel mode)

Used to select channels and enter
information (see page 3-14, Using

and

Select

information)
Used to change the volume and enter

information (see page 3-14, Using

Select

information)
Tunes an automatic tuning whip

antenna to the frequency of the selected
channel

and

Volume

Volume

to enter

to enter

8

Voice Mute

9

Scan

10

S'call Mute

11

USB/LSB

12

Emgcy Call

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Removes normal background noise
when there is no audio signal

Switches on and off the scanning of
channels in a scan table

Removes normal background noise
until a selcall is received

Selects upper or lower sideband, if
available for the selected channel

Makes an emergency call

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Display for Channel mode

The display for Channel mode consists of 10 fields that provide
you with information on the current status of your transceiver.

Figure 2-4: The display for Channel mode

No. Field Function

1 Sideband Shows the sideband option selected for this

channel

2 Channel

Comment

Shows a description of the use of the
channel (optional)

3 Receive

Bar

Indicates that the channel is a receive-only
channel; if the bar does not appear in this
field, then you can transmit on this channel

4 Channel

frequency

Shows the transmit or receive frequency
(kHz) of the current channel

5F2

Indicates the current function of the F2
button next to the bottom right of the
display

Display for Channel mode

The display for Channel mode consists of 10 fields that provide
you with information on the current status of your transceiver.

Figure 2-4: The display for Channel mode

No. Field Function

1 Sideband Shows the sideband option selected for this

channel

2 Channel

Comment

3 Receive

Bar

4 Channel

frequency

5F2

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Shows a description of the use of the
channel (optional)

Indicates that the channel is a receive-only
channel; if the bar does not appear in this
field, then you can transmit on this channel

Shows the transmit or receive frequency
(kHz) of the current channel

Indicates the current function of the F2
button next to the bottom right of the
display

No. Field Function

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No. Field Function

6 Signal

Strength

Indicates the strength of the signal being
transmitted or received

7 Tx/Rx Indicates whether the transceiver is

transmitting or receiving

8 Channel

Number

Shows the channel number of the current
channel

9F1

Indicates the current function of the F1
button next to the bottom left of the
display

10 Channel

Protection

Indicates that the channel is unprotected; if
the current channel is protected, this field
will be empty

In non-channel modes the display will show information that is
relevant to the task you are performing. This information will be
discussed in the context in which it is used.

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6 Signal

Strength

7 Tx/Rx Indicates whether the transceiver is

8 Channel

Number

9F1

10 Channel

Protection

In non-channel modes the display will show information that is
relevant to the task you are performing. This information will be
discussed in the context in which it is used.

Indicates the strength of the signal being
transmitted or received

transmitting or receiving
Shows the channel number of the current

channel
Indicates the current function of the F1

button next to the bottom left of the
display

Indicates that the channel is unprotected; if
the current channel is protected, this field
will be empty

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Options

The following options are available:

• programming of transmit frequencies disabled (TxD)

• Option S—selcall including selcall lockout

• Option ST—selcall including selcall lockout and telcall

• Option D—status calls and local diagnostics

• Option M—morse code

• Option AM—AM transmission

• Option LF—extension of lower frequency range to 1.6 MHz

• Option PH—headphones

TxD

This option disables the programming of channels with new
transmit frequencies and prevents deletion of protected channels.
If you edit a transmit channel and change its frequency, it
automatically becomes a receive-only channel.

Option S

Option S allows you to make or receive selcalls. You can call a
station in a similar manner to making a regular telephone call.
You will need to know the selcall address of the station that you
want to call and have channel frequencies in common with that
station.

If you have purchased Option S you will have a microphone with
a keypad.

Options

TxD

The following options are available:

• programming of transmit frequencies disabled (TxD)

• Option S—selcall including selcall lockout

• Option ST—selcall including selcall lockout and telcall

• Option D—status calls and local diagnostics

• Option M—morse code

• Option AM—AM transmission

• Option LF—extension of lower frequency range to 1.6 MHz

• Option PH—headphones

This option disables the programming of channels with new
transmit frequencies and prevents deletion of protected channels.
If you edit a transmit channel and change its frequency, it
automatically becomes a receive-only channel.

Option S

Option S allows you to make or receive selcalls. You can call a
station in a similar manner to making a regular telephone call.
You will need to know the selcall address of the station that you
want to call and have channel frequencies in common with that
station.

If you have purchased Option S you will have a microphone with
a keypad.

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Overview

Overview

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 2-19

Figure 2-5: The keypad microphone

No. Button Function

1

Used to change the volume when the
transceiver is in Channel mode

Used to enter 3 and 6 when a number
can be entered

2

Switches on and off the mute in
whichever mute setting was last
selected on the control panel

Used to enter 9 when a number can be
entered

Figure 2-5: The keypad microphone

No. Button Function

Used to change the volume when the

1

2

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 2-19

transceiver is in Channel mode
Used to enter 3 and 6 when a number

can be entered
Switches on and off the mute in

whichever mute setting was last
selected on the control panel

Used to enter 9 when a number can be
entered

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No. Button Function

3

Used to enter information into the
transceiver; can be used in place of F2
if the function of the F2 field is

ENTER

4

Prepares the transceiver to make a
beacon call

Used to enter 0 when a number can be
entered

5

Makes a call on the current channel

6

Switches on and off the scanning of
channels in a scan table

Used to enter 8 when a number can be
entered

7

Tunes an automatic antenna or tuner to
the frequency of the selected channel

Used to enter 7 when a number can be
entered

8

Performs the operation stated in the F2
field of the display (see page 2-16,
Display for Channel mode) when the
transceiver is in Channel mode

Used to enter 5 when a number can be
entered

9

Used to change the channel when the
transceiver is in Channel mode

Used to enter 1 and 4 when a number
can be entered

No. Button Function

3

4

5

6

7

Used to enter information into the
transceiver; can be used in place of F2
if the function of the F2 field is

ENTER

Prepares the transceiver to make a
beacon call

Used to enter 0 when a number can be
entered

Makes a call on the current channel

Switches on and off the scanning of
channels in a scan table

Used to enter 8 when a number can be
entered

Tunes an automatic antenna or tuner to
the frequency of the selected channel

Used to enter 7 when a number can be
entered

8

9

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Performs the operation stated in the F2
field of the display (see page 2-16,
Display for Channel mode) when the
transceiver is in Channel mode

Used to enter 5 when a number can be
entered

Used to change the channel when the
transceiver is in Channel mode

Used to enter 1 and 4 when a number
can be entered

No. Button Function

Overview

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 2-21

No. Button Function

10

Performs the operation stated in the F1
field of the display (see page 2-16,
Display for Channel mode) when the
transceiver is in Channel mode

Used to enter 2 when a number can be
entered

11

PTT

Used to transmit a voice call
Resets the display to the previous level

in the menu or to Channel mode

ª

In most instances, you can use the keys on the microphone instead
of the keys or knobs on the front panel. For example,
Enter/R'call on the microphone can replace F2(ENTER) on the
front panel (other F2 functions will require you to press F2).
Channel numbers or frequencies can be entered using the keypad.
Menu option numbers can be entered using the keypad—you do
not have to press Enter/R'call or F2(ENTER) after each number.

Option ST

This option is the same as Option S except that you have the
added option of making telephone calls through your transceiver.
To do this, you must have access to a radio network that is
connected to a Telephone Interconnect (IPC-500) system.

You can make telcalls to stations privately equipped with
telephone interconnect units such as the IPC–500.

,

Your conversation can be monitored by anyone tuned to your
transmit frequency.

10

Performs the operation stated in the F1
field of the display (see page 2-16,
Display for Channel mode) when the
transceiver is in Channel mode

Used to enter 2 when a number can be
entered

Overview

Option ST

11

PTT

In most instances, you can use the keys on the microphone instead

ª

of the keys or knobs on the front panel. For example,
Enter/R'call on the microphone can replace F2(ENTER) on the
front panel (other F2 functions will require you to press F2).
Channel numbers or frequencies can be entered using the keypad.
Menu option numbers can be entered using the keypad—you do
not have to press Enter/R'call or F2(ENTER) after each number.

This option is the same as Option S except that you have the
added option of making telephone calls through your transceiver.
To do this, you must have access to a radio network that is
connected to a Telephone Interconnect (IPC-500) system.

You can make telcalls to stations privately equipped with
telephone interconnect units such as the IPC–500.

Your conversation can be monitored by anyone tuned to your

,

transmit frequency.

Used to transmit a voice call
Resets the display to the previous level

in the menu or to Channel mode

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Overview

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Private networks

Figure 2-6 shows a typical private network for making telephone
calls. Mobile stations wanting to make telephone calls send
telcalls to the base station.

Transceiver

Telephone

Interconnect

Public switched telephone network



Base

Station

Figure 2-6: Private network for making telephone calls

You can specify up to sixteen digits for the telephone number. To
save you from having to enter the telephone number each time
you make a call, you can set up to ten telephone numbers in a
telephone directory (see page 9-2, Setting up a telephone
directory).

Option D

This option allows you to obtain information about a remote
transceiver. The transceiver that you poll will respond
automatically, if it also has the status call option enabled.

Local diagnostics provides information on the performance of
your own transceiver.

The information provided is useful for technicians during
installation and fault finding.

Private networks

Figure 2-6 shows a typical private network for making telephone
calls. Mobile stations wanting to make telephone calls send
telcalls to the base station.

Transceiver

Base

Station

Public switched telephone network



Figure 2-6: Private network for making telephone calls

Telephone

Interconnect

You can specify up to sixteen digits for the telephone number. To
save you from having to enter the telephone number each time
you make a call, you can set up to ten telephone numbers in a
telephone directory (see page 9-2, Setting up a telephone
directory).

Option D

This option allows you to obtain information about a remote
transceiver. The transceiver that you poll will respond
automatically, if it also has the status call option enabled.

Local diagnostics provides information on the performance of
your own transceiver.

The information provided is useful for technicians during
installation and fault finding.

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Option M

Overview

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Option M

This option allows you to send morse code from your transceiver.
If you have purchased this option, your rear panel will have an
extra socket for the morse equipment.

Option AM

This option allows you to transmit a modified AM transmission to
AM stations that are incapable of sideband communication. The
signal consists of a carrier and one sideband. The AM setting
automatically operates as USB on receive.

Option LF

This option extends the lower frequency limit of the transceiver to

1.6 MHz.

Option PH

This option allows you to use headphones with your transceiver.
There will be an additional socket on the front panel of your
transceiver directly above the microphone socket.

Option AM

Option LF

Option PH

Overview

This option allows you to send morse code from your transceiver.
If you have purchased this option, your rear panel will have an
extra socket for the morse equipment.

This option allows you to transmit a modified AM transmission to
AM stations that are incapable of sideband communication. The
signal consists of a carrier and one sideband. The AM setting
automatically operates as USB on receive.

This option extends the lower frequency limit of the transceiver to

1.6 MHz.

This option allows you to use headphones with your transceiver.
There will be an additional socket on the front panel of your
transceiver directly above the microphone socket.

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3 Getting started

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 3-1

3 Getting started

This chapter contains basic procedures that will familiarise you
with the basic operation and menu options of your transceiver.

The topics covered in this chapter are:

• switching on the transceiver (3-2)

• selecting an operating mode (3-4)

• adjusting the basics—volume, brightness, contrast, loudness

of beeps and the setting and calibrating of the clock (3-6)

• using

Select

and

Volume

to enter information (3-14)

• viewing the settings that control your receiver (3-15)

• selecting a sideband (3-16)

• tuning the antenna (3-17)

• clarifying the received signal (3-19)

• using the microphone (3-20)

• muting the transceiver (3-21)

This chapter contains basic procedures that will familiarise you
with the basic operation and menu options of your transceiver.

The topics covered in this chapter are:

• switching on the transceiver (3-2)

• selecting an operating mode (3-4)

• adjusting the basics—volume, brightness, contrast, loudness

of beeps and the setting and calibrating of the clock (3-6)

Select

• using

• viewing the settings that control your receiver (3-15)

• selecting a sideband (3-16)

• tuning the antenna (3-17)

• clarifying the received signal (3-19)

• using the microphone (3-20)

• muting the transceiver (3-21)

and

Volume

to enter information (3-14)

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Switching on the transceiver



Press

On/Off

.
Power up messages are shown briefly.
If your transceiver does not require a Personal Identification

Number (PIN), you will see a display that is similar to the
following.

Entering a PIN



If your transceiver is set up with PIN access, you will see the
following display.



Enter your PIN (see page 3-14, Using

Select

and

Volume

to enter information).



Press

F2(ENTER)

to enter your PIN.

If your PIN is entered correctly, the display shown at the top
of the page will appear.

If your PIN is entered incorrectly, the transceiver
automatically switches off. Repeat the steps from Switching
on the transceiver.



If you forget your PIN, you will have to obtain a special password
from Codan to delete the PIN before you can use the transceiver
again (see page 11-22, Enabling transceiver options using a
password).

Switching on the transceiver

On/Off

Press
Power up messages are shown briefly.
If your transceiver does not require a Personal Identification

Number (PIN), you will see a display that is similar to the
following.

If your transceiver is set up with PIN access, you will see the
following display.

.

Entering a PIN





Select



Enter your PIN (see page 3-14, Using
to enter information).

F2(ENTER)



If you forget your PIN, you will have to obtain a special password



from Codan to delete the PIN before you can use the transceiver
again (see page 11-22, Enabling transceiver options using a
password).

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Press
If your PIN is entered correctly, the display shown at the top

of the page will appear.
If your PIN is entered incorrectly, the transceiver

automatically switches off. Repeat the steps from Switching
on the transceiver.

to enter your PIN.

and

Volume

Switching off the transceiver

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Switching off the transceiver



Press

On/Off

.



Press

On/Off

.

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Selecting an operating mode

Your transceiver has six different operating modes. If your
transceiver is not in Channel mode and has been left untouched
for more than 30 seconds, it will revert to Channel mode. A
typical display for Channel mode is shown below.



Press

Mode

to see the display for Clarifier mode.



Press

Mode

again to see the display for Channel Options

mode.



Press

Mode

again to see the display for Free Tune Receiver

mode.



Press

Mode

again to see the display for Setup mode.

Selecting an operating mode

Your transceiver has six different operating modes. If your
transceiver is not in Channel mode and has been left untouched
for more than 30 seconds, it will revert to Channel mode. A
typical display for Channel mode is shown below.

Mode

Press

Press
mode.

to see the display for Clarifier mode.

Mode

again to see the display for Channel Options





Mode

Press
mode.

Press

again to see the display for Free Tune Receiver

Mode

again to see the display for Setup mode.





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

Press Mode again to see the display for View All Settings
mode.



Press Mode again to return to Channel mode.

Press Mode again to see the display for View All Settings
mode.



Press Mode again to return to Channel mode.

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Adjusting the basics

Adjusting the volume



Rotate

Volume

clockwise to increase the volume.

If you want to decrease the volume, rotate

Volume

counter-

clockwise.

Adjusting the brightness of the display using

Volume



If you want to increase the brightness of the display, press
and hold

On/Off

while rotating

Volume

clockwise.

If you want to decrease the brightness of the display, press
and hold

On/Off

while rotating

Volume

counter-clockwise.

Adjusting the brightness of the display using Setup

Selecting Setup mode



Press

Mode

repeatedly until the display for

SETUP MENU

appears.



Rotate

Select

to highlight each option, then press

F2(ENTER)

, to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

3

Config CONFIG MENU

1

Display DISPLAY MENU

1

Bright LCD Brightness

Adjusting the basics

Adjusting the volume

Volume



Adjusting the brightness of the display using



Adjusting the brightness of the display using Setup

Selecting Setup mode

Rotate
If you want to decrease the volume, rotate

clockwise.

If you want to increase the brightness of the display, press
and hold

If you want to decrease the brightness of the display, press
and hold

clockwise to increase the volume.

On/Off

On/Off

while rotating

while rotating

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

clockwise.

counter-clockwise.

counter-

Mode





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Press
appears.

Rotate

F2(ENTER)

Number Option To see display for

3
1
1

repeatedly until the display for

Select

to highlight each option, then press

, to navigate through the Setup menu.

Config CONFIG MENU
Display DISPLAY MENU
Bright LCD Brightness

SETUP MENU

Adjusting the brightness

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Adjusting the brightness



If you want to increase the brightness of the display, rotate
Select clockwise.

If you want to decrease the brightness of the display, rotate
Select counter-clockwise.



Press F2(ENTER) to save the setting of the brightness.



Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

Adjusting the contrast of the display using

Select



If you want to darken the background of the display, press
and hold On/Off while rotating Select clockwise.

If you want to lighten the background of the display, press
and hold On/Off while rotating Select counter-clockwise.

Adjusting the contrast of the display using Setup

Selecting Setup mode



Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU
appears.



If you want to increase the brightness of the display, rotate
Select clockwise.

If you want to decrease the brightness of the display, rotate
Select counter-clockwise.



Press F2(ENTER) to save the setting of the brightness.



Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

Adjusting the contrast of the display using



If you want to darken the background of the display, press
and hold On/Off while rotating Select clockwise.

If you want to lighten the background of the display, press
and hold On/Off while rotating Select counter-clockwise.

Select

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Adjusting the contrast of the display using Setup

Selecting Setup mode



Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU
appears.

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

Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press
F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

3 Config CONFIG MENU
1 Display DISPLAY MENU
2 Contrast LCD Contrast

Adjusting the contrast



If you want to darken the background of the display, rotate
Select clockwise.

If you want to lighten the background of the display, rotate
Select counter-clockwise.



Press F2(ENTER) to save the setting of the contrast.



Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

Adjusting the loudness of the beeps

Selecting Setup mode



Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU
appears.



Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press
F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

3 Config CONFIG MENU
1 Display DISPLAY MENU
2 Contrast LCD Contrast

Adjusting the contrast



If you want to darken the background of the display, rotate
Select clockwise.

If you want to lighten the background of the display, rotate
Select counter-clockwise.



Press F2(ENTER) to save the setting of the contrast.



Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

Adjusting the loudness of the beeps

Selecting Setup mode



Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU
appears.

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

Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press
F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

3 Config CONFIG MENU
3 Beeps Adjust Beep Volume

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Selecting the loudness of the beeps



Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.
Normal Loud error beeps and soft acceptance beeps

Soft All soft beeps
Loud All loud beeps



Press F2(ENTER) to save the setting of the loudness of the
beeps.



Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

Adjusting the clock

The clock is used for timing incoming emergency selcalls (and
selcalls, telcalls and status calls if you have Option S, ST or D
fitted). The time is recorded in call memory.



You must complete all of the steps in this procedure in order to
change the time. If you exit the procedure before the end, all of
your changes will be discarded.

Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press
F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

3 Config CONFIG MENU
3 Beeps Adjust Beep Volume

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Selecting the loudness of the beeps



Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.
Normal Loud error beeps and soft acceptance beeps

Soft All soft beeps

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Loud All loud beeps



Press F2(ENTER) to save the setting of the loudness of the
beeps.



Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

Adjusting the clock

The clock is used for timing incoming emergency selcalls (and
selcalls, telcalls and status calls if you have Option S, ST or D
fitted). The time is recorded in call memory.

You must complete all of the steps in this procedure in order to



change the time. If you exit the procedure before the end, all of
your changes will be discarded.

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Selecting Setup mode



Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU
appears.



Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press
F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

4 More SETUP MENU
1 Time TIME SETUP MENU
1 Set TIME SETUP

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

The clock stops. The display tells you to Enter hours.

Entering the time



Enter the hour using Select and Volume (see page 3-14,

Using

Select

and

Volume

to enter information).

Use a 24 hour time format, e.g. 14 for 2 pm.



Press F2(ENTER).
The display tells you to Enter minutes.



Enter the minutes using Select and Volume.
Enter a time that is a few minutes in advance of the current

time. This allows you time to enter the date.

Selecting Setup mode



Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU
appears.



Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press
F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

4 More SETUP MENU
1 Time TIME SETUP MENU
1 Set TIME SETUP

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

The clock stops. The display tells you to Enter hours.

Entering the time



Enter the hour using Select and Volume (see page 3-14,

Select

and

Volume

Using

Use a 24 hour time format, e.g. 14 for 2 pm.



Press F2(ENTER).
The display tells you to Enter minutes.



Enter the minutes using Select and Volume.
Enter a time that is a few minutes in advance of the current

time. This allows you time to enter the date.

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to enter information).



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

Press F2(ENTER).
The display tells you to Select date format.

Entering the date



Rotate Select to highlight the date format you want.
D/M/Y Day/Month/Year

M/D/Y Month/Day/Year



Press F2(ENTER).
The display tells you to Enter days or Enter months

depending upon your choice of date format.



Enter the day or month using Select and Volume.



Press F2(ENTER).
The display tells you to Enter months or Enter days

depending upon your choice of date format.



Enter the month or day using Select and Volume.



Press F2(ENTER).
The display tells you to Enter years.



Enter the year using Select and Volume.



Press F2(SAVE) when the current time matches that on the
display of the transceiver.



Press Mode to return to Channel mode.



If you are setting the clock for the first time, you may need to
calibrate the clock (see page 3-12, Adjusting the calibration of
the clock).

Press F2(ENTER).
The display tells you to Select date format.

Entering the date



Rotate Select to highlight the date format you want.
D/M/Y Day/Month/Year

M/D/Y Month/Day/Year



Press F2(ENTER).
The display tells you to Enter days or Enter months

depending upon your choice of date format.



Enter the day or month using Select and Volume.



Press F2(ENTER).
The display tells you to Enter months or Enter days

depending upon your choice of date format.



Enter the month or day using Select and Volume.

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

Press F2(ENTER).
The display tells you to Enter years.



Enter the year using Select and Volume.



Press F2(SAVE) when the current time matches that on the
display of the transceiver.



Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

If you are setting the clock for the first time, you may need to



calibrate the clock (see page 3-12, Adjusting the calibration of
the clock).

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Adjusting the calibration of the clock

Over a period of time, you may find that the clock on your
transceiver is running ahead of or behind real time. You can
change the speed at which the clock on your transceiver operates
by adjusting the number of seconds that the clock gains or loses
each month.



When you calibrate the clock for the first time, set the calibration
value to zero.

Selecting Setup mode



Press

Mode

repeatedly until the display for

SETUP MENU

appears.



Rotate

Select

to highlight each option, then press

F2(ENTER)

, to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

4

More SETUP MENU

1

Time TIME SETUP MENU

2

Calib TIME CALIBRATION

Adjusting the calibration of the clock

Over a period of time, you may find that the clock on your
transceiver is running ahead of or behind real time. You can
change the speed at which the clock on your transceiver operates
by adjusting the number of seconds that the clock gains or loses
each month.

When you calibrate the clock for the first time, set the calibration



value to zero.

Selecting Setup mode



Press
appears.



Rotate

F2(ENTER)

repeatedly until the display for

Mode

to highlight each option, then press

Select

, to navigate through the Setup menu.

SETUP MENU

Number Option To see display for

4
1
2

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Time TIME SETUP MENU
Calib TIME CALIBRATION

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

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the
following.

The display shows the date and time at which the last
calibration of the clock was performed.

Calibrating the clock



Rotate Select to adjust the calibration.
The calibration range is -155 to +310 seconds per month in

steps of 10 seconds.



Press F2(ENTER) to save the calibration value.



Press Mode to return to Channel mode.



Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the
following.

The display shows the date and time at which the last
calibration of the clock was performed.

Calibrating the clock



Rotate Select to adjust the calibration.
The calibration range is -155 to +310 seconds per month in

steps of 10 seconds.



Press F2(ENTER) to save the calibration value.



Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

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Using

Select

and

Volume

to enter information

In situations where you need to use this procedure, a character
within the display will already be highlighted by a flashing
cursor.



Rotate

Volume

to move the flashing cursor to the character

that you want to change within the same editable field.



Rotate

Select

to increase or decrease the value of the

character.



Repeat these steps until you have made all of the changes that
you want within the one editable field.

Using

Select

and

Volume

In situations where you need to use this procedure, a character
within the display will already be highlighted by a flashing
cursor.

Volume







Rotate
that you want to change within the same editable field.

Select

Rotate
character.

Repeat these steps until you have made all of the changes that
you want within the one editable field.

to enter information

to move the flashing cursor to the character

to increase or decrease the value of the

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Getting started

Getting started

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 3-15

Viewing the settings that control your transceiver

You can view the settings that control the operation of your
transceiver in View All Settings mode. The displays show
information relating to all of the standard features on your
transceiver, as well as any optional features you have fitted.

Selecting View All Settings mode



Press

Mode

repeatedly until you see a display that is similar

to the following.



Rotate

Select

clockwise or press

F2(NEXT)

to cycle through

each display.
If you want to return to a previous display, rotate

Select

counter-clockwise.



Press

F1(EXIT)

or

Mode

to return to Channel mode.

Viewing the settings that control your transceiver

You can view the settings that control the operation of your
transceiver in View All Settings mode. The displays show
information relating to all of the standard features on your
transceiver, as well as any optional features you have fitted.

Selecting View All Settings mode

Mode



Press
to the following.

repeatedly until you see a display that is similar

Select





Rotate
each display.

If you want to return to a previous display, rotate
counter-clockwise.

F1(EXIT)

Press

clockwise or press

Mode

or

to return to Channel mode.

F2(NEXT)

to cycle through

Select

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Selecting the sideband

The

USB/LSB

button on the control panel switches between
upper sideband, lower sideband and AM (if Option AM is fitted)
depending on the current channel setting. You can only swap
between USB and LSB on a channel that is programmed for LU,
receive-only channels and for free tuning.

If Option AM is fitted, you can transmit an AM transmission to
AM stations that are incapable of sideband communication.

You can receive AM transmission on any AM, USB and LSB
setting. You may find that switching between USB and LSB
improves the reception of an AM broadcast.



If your transceiver is scanning, press

Scan

or

PTT

to stop

scanning.



Press

USB/LSB

to cycle through the sideband options until

you see the option you want.

Selecting the sideband

USB/LSB

The
upper sideband, lower sideband and AM (if Option AM is fitted)
depending on the current channel setting. You can only swap
between USB and LSB on a channel that is programmed for LU,
receive-only channels and for free tuning.

If Option AM is fitted, you can transmit an AM transmission to
AM stations that are incapable of sideband communication.

You can receive AM transmission on any AM, USB and LSB
setting. You may find that switching between USB and LSB
improves the reception of an AM broadcast.

button on the control panel switches between



If your transceiver is scanning, press
scanning.

USB/LSB



Press
you see the option you want.

to cycle through the sideband options until

Scan

or

PTT

to stop

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Tuning the antenna

Getting started

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 3-17

Tuning the antenna

If you have a manual or automatic antenna tuner, you must tune
the antenna after selecting the channel on which you want to
transmit or receive.

Automatic tuning whip antenna



Rotate

Select

until you see the channel that you want to use.

You can also select the channel by its channel number or by
its frequency (see page 4-2, Selecting a channel).



Check that the channel is clear of any voice or data traffic.



Press

Tune

.

The status of the tuning process is indicated in the table
below.

Message Beeps Meaning

Tune Fail

Two loud low beeps Unable to tune

antenna

Tune Pass

Two soft high beeps Successful antenna

tune

Tuner Fault

(displayed for
10 seconds)

Two loud low beeps Failed to tune the

antenna after two
minutes

Tuning

Two soft high beeps
every second

Tuning the antenna
now

If you have a manual or automatic antenna tuner, you must tune
the antenna after selecting the channel on which you want to
transmit or receive.

Automatic tuning whip antenna

Select






Rotate
You can also select the channel by its channel number or by

its frequency (see page 4-2, Selecting a channel).
Check that the channel is clear of any voice or data traffic.

Tune

Press
The status of the tuning process is indicated in the table

below.

Message Beeps Meaning

Tune Fail

until you see the channel that you want to use.

.

Getting started

Two loud low beeps Unable to tune

antenna

Tune Pass

Tuner Fault

(displayed for
10 seconds)

Tuning

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Two soft high beeps Successful antenna

tune

Two loud low beeps Failed to tune the

antenna after two
minutes

Two soft high beeps
every second

Tuning the antenna
now

Getting started

Getting started

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Long wire with automatic antenna tuner



Rotate

Select

until you see the channel that you want to use.

You can also select the channel by its channel number or by
its frequency (see page 4-2, Selecting a channel).



Check that the channel is clear of any voice or data traffic.



Press

Tune

.

Tapped whip antenna



Place the antenna lead into the tap point corresponding to the
channel frequency that you want to use.

Take care to wind the antenna lead evenly along the length of
the antenna whip.



Rotate

Select

until you see the channel on which you want

to transmit.

Long wire with automatic antenna tuner



Rotate
You can also select the channel by its channel number or by

its frequency (see page 4-2, Selecting a channel).



Check that the channel is clear of any voice or data traffic.



Press

Tapped whip antenna



Place the antenna lead into the tap point corresponding to the
channel frequency that you want to use.

Take care to wind the antenna lead evenly along the length of
the antenna whip.



Rotate
to transmit.

Tune

until you see the channel that you want to use.

Select

.

until you see the channel on which you want

Select

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Clarifying the received signal

Getting started

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 3-19

Clarifying the received signal

If the voice signal that you are receiving is not very clear, you
may be able to improve the clarity of the signal by slightly
varying the frequency of your current channel to match that of
the received signal.



Press

Mode

repeatedly until you see the display for Clarifier

mode.



Rotate

Select

to clarify the received voice signal.



Press

Mode

to return to Channel mode.

The adjustment that you made to the clarity will remain with
the channel until you change to another channel at which
time the adjustment will be reset to the centre value.

If the voice signal that you are receiving is not very clear, you
may be able to improve the clarity of the signal by slightly
varying the frequency of your current channel to match that of
the received signal.

Mode






Press
mode.

Rotate
Press
The adjustment that you made to the clarity will remain with

the channel until you change to another channel at which
time the adjustment will be reset to the centre value.

repeatedly until you see the display for Clarifier

Select

to clarify the received voice signal.

Mode

to return to Channel mode.

Getting started

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Using the microphone



Wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.



Hold the microphone side-on and close to your mouth.



Press and hold down

PTT

when you want to speak.
Speak clearly at your normal volume and rate of speech.
Say "over" to indicate that you have finished speaking (or see

page 11-9, Enabling PTT release beep).



Release

PTT

.



Remember that your conversation can be monitored by anyone
tuned to your transmit frequency.

Using the microphone



Wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.



Hold the microphone side-on and close to your mouth.



Press and hold down
Speak clearly at your normal volume and rate of speech.
Say "over" to indicate that you have finished speaking (or see

page 11-9, Enabling PTT release beep).

PTT



Release

Remember that your conversation can be monitored by anyone



tuned to your transmit frequency.

PTT

when you want to speak.

.

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Muting the transceiver

Getting started

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 3-21

Muting the transceiver

Muting allows you to silence the transceiver so that you do not
hear unwanted background noise on the channel until a voice is
detected or you receive a Selcall (Options S and ST only).



Sometimes the mute will be switched off by excessive noise on
the channel.

Using

Voice Mute

while not scanning



Press

Voice Mute

to silence the transceiver.

If you want to listen to the traffic on the transceiver, press

Voice Mute

again.

Using

Voice Mute

while scanning



Press

Voice Mute

to change the type of scanning.

Pause Scan

(first press)

Scanning will be continuous until voice is
detected on a channel. Scanning will
pause for five seconds, then resume.

Hold Scan

(second press)

Scanning will be continuous until voice is
detected on a channel. Scanning will hold
on that channel for as long as voice is
detected, then resume.

Scanning

(third press)

Scanning is continuous. Voice
transmission can be heard. Mute is not
turned on.

Muting allows you to silence the transceiver so that you do not
hear unwanted background noise on the channel until a voice is
detected or you receive a Selcall (Options S and ST only).

Sometimes the mute will be switched off by excessive noise on



the channel.

Getting started

Using

Using

Voice Mute



Voice Mute



while not scanning

Voice Mute

Press
If you want to listen to the traffic on the transceiver, press

Voice Mute

while scanning

Voice Mute

Press

Pause Scan

(first press)

Hold Scan

(second press)

Scanning

(third press)

to silence the transceiver.

again.

to change the type of scanning.

Scanning will be continuous until voice is
detected on a channel. Scanning will
pause for five seconds, then resume.

Scanning will be continuous until voice is
detected on a channel. Scanning will hold
on that channel for as long as voice is
detected, then resume.

Scanning is continuous. Voice
transmission can be heard. Mute is not
turned on.

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 3-21

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4 Working with channels

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-1

4 Working with channels

A channel is a label for a group of parameters that define a
communication path. The basis of a channel is its receive and
transmit frequency, sideband, protection setting and channel
comment. Additional parameters may be tone group and selcall
group.

Your transceiver has the ability to program channel transmit
frequencies. This is fitted as standard. If you are operating your
transceiver in a country that has stringent licensing regulations,
you may not be permitted to use this function. Instead, the
preferred option may be Option TxD.

Your transceiver has up to 15 channels.
This chapter describes the following tasks:

• selecting a channel (4-2)

• viewing the options of a selected channel (4-6)

• creating or editing a channel (TxE) (4-7)

• creating or editing a channel (TxD) (4-13)

• deleting a channel (4-19)

A channel is a label for a group of parameters that define a
communication path. The basis of a channel is its receive and
transmit frequency, sideband, protection setting and channel
comment. Additional parameters may be tone group and selcall
group.

Your transceiver has the ability to program channel transmit
frequencies. This is fitted as standard. If you are operating your
transceiver in a country that has stringent licensing regulations,
you may not be permitted to use this function. Instead, the
preferred option may be Option TxD.

Your transceiver has up to 15 channels.
This chapter describes the following tasks:

• selecting a channel (4-2)

• viewing the options of a selected channel (4-6)

• creating or editing a channel (TxE) (4-7)

• creating or editing a channel (TxD) (4-13)

• deleting a channel (4-19)

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-1

Working with channels

Working with channels

4-2 HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide

Selecting a channel

You need to select an appropriate channel before you can make a
call. This will depend upon the time of day and the distance over
which you want to transmit (see page 2-3, Frequency, distance
and time of day).

There are three ways of selecting a channel:

• selecting a channel by scrolling through a list of channels

• selecting a channel by recalling its channel number

• selecting a channel by recalling its channel frequency

Selecting a channel by scrolling through a list of channels

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a channel

Rotate Select until you see the channel on which you want to

transmit or receive.

Selecting a channel by recalling its channel number

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a channel

You need to select an appropriate channel before you can make a
call. This will depend upon the time of day and the distance over
which you want to transmit (see page 2-3, Frequency, distance
and time of day).

There are three ways of selecting a channel:

• selecting a channel by scrolling through a list of channels

• selecting a channel by recalling its channel number

• selecting a channel by recalling its channel frequency

Selecting a channel by scrolling through a list of channels

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a channel

Rotate Select until you see the channel on which you want to

transmit or receive.

Selecting a channel by recalling its channel number

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

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Working with channels

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-3

Selecting a channel

Press F2(ENTER) to see the display for Recall Chan.

Enter the channel number using Select and Volume (see

page 3-14, Using

Select

and

Volume

to enter information).

Press F2(ENTER).

If you enter a channel number that does not exist on your
transceiver, the transceiver will beep and show a message
saying Channel not found, then select the channel with the
next higher channel number.

Selecting a channel by recalling its receive frequency

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a channel
Press F2(ENTER) to see the display for Recall Chan.

Selecting a channel

Press F2(ENTER) to see the display for Recall Chan.

Enter the channel number using Select and Volume (see

page 3-14, Using

Press F2(ENTER).

If you enter a channel number that does not exist on your
transceiver, the transceiver will beep and show a message
saying Channel not found, then select the channel with the
next higher channel number.

Selecting a channel by recalling its receive frequency

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Select

and

Volume

to enter information).

Selecting a channel
Press F2(ENTER) to see the display for Recall Chan.

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-3

Working with channels

Working with channels

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Enter the channel receive frequency using Select and

Volume (see page 3-14, Using

Select

and

Volume

to enter

information).

Enter the frequency as a five or six digit number e.g. enter
20400 for 2040 kHz. The display will change and look similar
to the following.

If you cannot enter a five or six digit number, then the ability
to recall a channel by its receive frequency has been disabled
(see page 4-4, Enabling/Disabling the ability to recall
channels by frequency).

Press F2(ENTER).

If you enter a channel frequency that does not exist on your
transceiver, the transceiver will beep and show a message
saying Frequency Not Found, then select the channel with
the next higher channel frequency.

Enabling/Disabling the ability to recall channels by frequency

Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU

appears.

Enter the channel receive frequency using Select and

and

Select

Volume (see page 3-14, Using

information).
Enter the frequency as a five or six digit number e.g. enter

20400 for 2040 kHz. The display will change and look similar
to the following.

If you cannot enter a five or six digit number, then the ability
to recall a channel by its receive frequency has been disabled
(see page 4-4, Enabling/Disabling the ability to recall
channels by frequency).

Press F2(ENTER).

If you enter a channel frequency that does not exist on your
transceiver, the transceiver will beep and show a message
saying Frequency Not Found, then select the channel with
the next higher channel frequency.

Volume

to enter

Enabling/Disabling the ability to recall channels by frequency

Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU

appears.

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Working with channels

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-5

Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press

F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

3

Config CONFIG MENU

2

Recall Recall by Frequency

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.

DISABLED

You will not be able to select a channel by
recalling its frequency

ENABLED

You will be able to select a channel by
recalling its frequency

,

Disabling the ability to recall a channel by frequency will also
deactivate Free Tune Receiver mode and you will no longer
be able to program receive channels.

Press F2(ENTER) to save the recall option you want.
Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press

F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

3
2

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.

DISABLED

ENABLED

Config CONFIG MENU
Recall Recall by Frequency

You will not be able to select a channel by
recalling its frequency

You will be able to select a channel by
recalling its frequency

Disabling the ability to recall a channel by frequency will also

,

deactivate Free Tune Receiver mode and you will no longer
be able to program receive channels.

Press F2(ENTER) to save the recall option you want.
Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-5

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Working with channels

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Viewing the options of a selected channel

The Channel Options display shows information on how the
channel is set up.

Selecting Channel Options mode

Press Mode repeatedly until the display for Channel Options

mode appears.

The channel that is shown in the display was the current
channel when you pressed Mode.

If you want to see the options for another channel, rotate

Select until you see the channel you want.

Press Mode repeatedly to return to Channel mode.

Viewing the options of a selected channel

The Channel Options display shows information on how the
channel is set up.

Selecting Channel Options mode

Press Mode repeatedly until the display for Channel Options

mode appears.

The channel that is shown in the display was the current
channel when you pressed Mode.

If you want to see the options for another channel, rotate

Select until you see the channel you want.

Press Mode repeatedly to return to Channel mode.

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Creating or editing a channel (TxE)

Working with channels

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-7

Creating or editing a channel (TxE)

As standard, your transceiver is fitted with the ability to program
transmit frequencies (TxE) as well as receive frequencies.

Transmit channels consist of:

• receive frequency

• transmit frequency

• sideband

• tone call group

• selcall group (option)

• channel protection

• channel comment

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a channel

If you want to edit an existing channel, select the channel you

want (see page 4-2, Selecting a channel).
If you want to create a new channel, select any channel then

proceed to the next step.

As standard, your transceiver is fitted with the ability to program
transmit frequencies (TxE) as well as receive frequencies.

Transmit channels consist of:

• receive frequency

• transmit frequency

• sideband

• tone call group

• selcall group (option)

• channel protection

• channel comment

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Working with channels

Selecting a channel

If you want to edit an existing channel, select the channel you

want (see page 4-2, Selecting a channel).
If you want to create a new channel, select any channel then

proceed to the next step.

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-7

Working with channels

Working with channels

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Press F2(ENTER) twice to see the display for Enter

Channel No.

Entering the channel number

Enter the channel number of the channel you want to create

using Select and Volume (see page 3-14, Using

Select

and

Volume

to enter information).

If you do not want to change the channel number, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER).

If you are editing an existing channel, the transceiver will
beep and a message will appear saying Channel used. Press
F2(ENTER) to continue.

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

The display tells you to Enter Receive Freq.

Setting the receive frequency

Enter the receive frequency using Select and Volume.

If you do not want to change the receive frequency, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) twice to see the display for Enter

Channel No.

Entering the channel number

Enter the channel number of the channel you want to create

using Select and Volume (see page 3-14, Using

to enter information).

Volume

If you do not want to change the channel number, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER).

If you are editing an existing channel, the transceiver will
beep and a message will appear saying Channel used. Press
F2(ENTER) to continue.

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Select

and

The display tells you to Enter Receive Freq.

Setting the receive frequency

Enter the receive frequency using Select and Volume.

If you do not want to change the receive frequency, proceed to
the next step.

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Working with channels

Working with channels

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-9

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display tells you to Enter Transmit Freq.

Setting the transmit frequency

Enter the transmit frequency using Select and Volume.

If you want to change the channel to a receive-only channel,
enter a transmit frequency of 0 Hz.

If you do not want to change the transmit frequency, proceed
to the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display tells you to Enter Options.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display tells you to Enter Transmit Freq.

Setting the transmit frequency

Enter the transmit frequency using Select and Volume.

If you want to change the channel to a receive-only channel,
enter a transmit frequency of 0 Hz.

If you do not want to change the transmit frequency, proceed
to the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display tells you to Enter Options.

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-9

Working with channels

Working with channels

4-10 HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide

Setting the sideband
Rotate Select to highlight the sideband that you want.

USB

upper sideband

LSB

lower sideband

LU

lower and upper sideband may be selected to
suit needs

AM

(Option AM)

AM transmission is available

If you do not want to change the sideband, proceed to the next
step.

Setting the tone call group

Rotate Volume to highlight the tone call group.
Rotate Select to highlight the tone call group that you want.

T-

Tone call disabled

T1

Tone call group 1

T2

Tone call group 2

T3

Tone call group 3

T4

Tone call group 4

If you do not want to change the tone call group setting,
proceed to the next step.

Setting the sideband

Rotate Select to highlight the sideband that you want.

upper sideband

USB
LSB
LU

AM

(Option AM)
If you do not want to change the sideband, proceed to the next

step.

Setting the tone call group

Rotate Volume to highlight the tone call group.
Rotate Select to highlight the tone call group that you want.

T-

lower sideband
lower and upper sideband may be selected to

suit needs
AM transmission is available

Tone call disabled
Tone call group 1

T1
T2
T3
T4

If you do not want to change the tone call group setting,
proceed to the next step.

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Tone call group 2
Tone call group 3
Tone call group 4

Working with channels

Working with channels

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-11

Setting the selcall group (Option S, ST)

ª

The selcall group will be selectable even if you do not have
Option S or ST fitted. In this case, your selection will be used for
emergency selcalls only.

Rotate Volume to highlight the selcall group.
Rotate Select to highlight the selcall group that you want.

S-

Selcalls not enabled

S1

Selcall group 1

S2

Selcall group 2

S3

Selcall group 3

S4

Selcall group 4

S5

Selcall group 5

If you do not want to change the selcall group setting, proceed
to the next step.

Setting the channel protection

Rotate Volume to highlight the channel protection status.
Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.

P

protected

NP

not protected

If you do not want to change the channel protection status,
proceed to the next step.

Setting the selcall group (Option S, ST)

The selcall group will be selectable even if you do not have

ª

Option S or ST fitted. In this case, your selection will be used for
emergency selcalls only.

Rotate Volume to highlight the selcall group.
Rotate Select to highlight the selcall group that you want.

Selcalls not enabled

S­S1
S2
S3
S4
S5

If you do not want to change the selcall group setting, proceed
to the next step.

Selcall group 1
Selcall group 2
Selcall group 3
Selcall group 4
Selcall group 5

Setting the channel protection

Rotate Volume to highlight the channel protection status.
Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.

protected

P
NP

If you do not want to change the channel protection status,
proceed to the next step.

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not protected

Working with channels

Working with channels

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Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display tells you to Enter channel text.

Entering a channel comment

Enter the channel comment using Select and Volume.

If you do not want to change the channel comment, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to save the channel settings.

The display returns to Channel mode.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display tells you to Enter channel text.

Entering a channel comment

Enter the channel comment using Select and Volume.

If you do not want to change the channel comment, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to save the channel settings.

The display returns to Channel mode.

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Creating or editing a channel (TxD)

Working with channels

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-13

Creating or editing a channel (TxD)

If you have Option TxD fitted, you will not be able to program
transmit frequencies. You are able to program receive frequencies
only.

Receive channels consist of:

• receive frequency

• sideband

• channel protection

• channel comment

The protected channels installed by Codan should have transmit
frequencies. You can copy these frequencies to new channel
numbers. If you alter the transmit frequency, the channel will
automatically become a receive-only channel.

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a channel

If you want to edit an existing channel, select the channel you

want (see page 4-2, Selecting a channel).
If you want to create a new channel, select any channel then

proceed to the next step.

If you have Option TxD fitted, you will not be able to program
transmit frequencies. You are able to program receive frequencies
only.

Receive channels consist of:

• receive frequency

• sideband

• channel protection

• channel comment

The protected channels installed by Codan should have transmit
frequencies. You can copy these frequencies to new channel
numbers. If you alter the transmit frequency, the channel will
automatically become a receive-only channel.

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Working with channels

Selecting a channel

If you want to edit an existing channel, select the channel you

want (see page 4-2, Selecting a channel).
If you want to create a new channel, select any channel then

proceed to the next step.

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Working with channels

Working with channels

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Press F2(ENTER) twice to see the display for Enter

Channel No.

Entering the channel number

Enter the channel number of the channel you want to create

using Select and Volume (see page 3-14, Using

Select

and

Volume

to enter information).

If you do not want to change the channel number, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER).

If the channel number you entered is that of a protected
channel, the transceiver will beep and a message will appear
saying Channel protected. The display will then ask you to

Enter channel text. Continue from Entering a channel
comment.

If the channel number you entered is that of an unprotected
channel, the transceiver will beep and a message will appear
saying Channel used. Press F2(ENTER) to continue.

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

The display tells you to Enter Receive Freq.

Press F2(ENTER) twice to see the display for Enter

Channel No.

Entering the channel number

Enter the channel number of the channel you want to create

using Select and Volume (see page 3-14, Using

to enter information).

Volume

If you do not want to change the channel number, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER).

If the channel number you entered is that of a protected
channel, the transceiver will beep and a message will appear
saying Channel protected. The display will then ask you to

Enter channel text. Continue from Entering a channel
comment.

Select

and

If the channel number you entered is that of an unprotected
channel, the transceiver will beep and a message will appear
saying Channel used. Press F2(ENTER) to continue.

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

The display tells you to Enter Receive Freq.

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Working with channels

Working with channels

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-15

Setting the receive frequency

Enter the receive frequency using Select and Volume.

If you do not want to change the receive frequency, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display tells you to Enter Options.

Setting the sideband
Rotate Select to highlight the sideband that you want.

USB

upper sideband

LSB

lower sideband

LU

lower and upper sideband may be selected to
suit needs

AM

(Option AM)

AM transmission is available

If you do not want to change the sideband, proceed to the next
step.

Setting the receive frequency

Enter the receive frequency using Select and Volume.

If you do not want to change the receive frequency, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display tells you to Enter Options.

Setting the sideband

Rotate Select to highlight the sideband that you want.

upper sideband

USB
LSB

lower sideband
lower and upper sideband may be selected to

LU

AM

(Option AM)
If you do not want to change the sideband, proceed to the next

step.

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-15

suit needs
AM transmission is available

Working with channels

Working with channels

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Setting the tone call group

ª

If you changed the receive frequency, this option will not be
available as it is only applicable to transmit channels. Changing
the receive frequency of an unprotected Tx/Rx channel (using
Option TxD) automatically makes it a receive-only channel.

Rotate Volume to highlight the tone call group.
Rotate Select to highlight the tone call group that you want.

T-

Tone call disabled

T1

Tone call group 1

T2

Tone call group 2

T3

Tone call group 3

T4

Tone call group 4

If you do not want to change the tone call group setting,
proceed to the next step.

Setting the selcall group (Option S, ST)

ª

If you changed the receive frequency, this option will not be
available as it is only applicable to transmit channels. Changing
the receive frequency of an unprotected Tx/Rx channel (using
Option TxD) automatically makes it a receive-only channel.

ª

The selcall group will be selectable even if you do not have
Option S or ST fitted. In this case, your selection will be used for
emergency selcalls only.

Rotate Volume to highlight the selcall group.

ª

Setting the tone call group

If you changed the receive frequency, this option will not be
available as it is only applicable to transmit channels. Changing
the receive frequency of an unprotected Tx/Rx channel (using
Option TxD) automatically makes it a receive-only channel.

Rotate Volume to highlight the tone call group.
Rotate Select to highlight the tone call group that you want.

Tone call disabled

T­T1
T2
T3
T4

If you do not want to change the tone call group setting,
proceed to the next step.

Tone call group 1
Tone call group 2
Tone call group 3
Tone call group 4

Setting the selcall group (Option S, ST)

If you changed the receive frequency, this option will not be

ª

available as it is only applicable to transmit channels. Changing
the receive frequency of an unprotected Tx/Rx channel (using
Option TxD) automatically makes it a receive-only channel.

The selcall group will be selectable even if you do not have

ª

Option S or ST fitted. In this case, your selection will be used for
emergency selcalls only.

Rotate Volume to highlight the selcall group.

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Working with channels

Working with channels

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-17

Rotate Select to highlight the selcall group that you want.

S-

Selcalls not enabled

S1

Selcall group 1

S2

Selcall group 2

S3

Selcall group 3

S4

Selcall group 4

S5

Selcall group 5

If you do not want to change the selcall group setting, proceed
to the next step.

Setting the channel protection

Rotate Volume to highlight the channel protection status.
Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.

P

Protected—the channel cannot be deleted except
by using special tasks described in the
Reference Manual Chapter 4, Link Setup mode.

NP

Not Protected

If you do not want to change the channel protection status,
proceed to the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display tells you to Enter channel text.

Rotate Select to highlight the selcall group that you want.

Selcalls not enabled

S­S1
S2
S3
S4
S5

If you do not want to change the selcall group setting, proceed
to the next step.

Setting the channel protection

Rotate Volume to highlight the channel protection status.
Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.

P

Selcall group 1
Selcall group 2
Selcall group 3
Selcall group 4
Selcall group 5

Protected—the channel cannot be deleted except
by using special tasks described in the
Reference Manual Chapter 4, Link Setup mode.

Not Protected

NP

If you do not want to change the channel protection status,
proceed to the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display tells you to Enter channel text.

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-17

Working with channels

Working with channels

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Entering a channel comment

Enter the channel comment using Select and Volume.

If you want to clear existing channel text, press F1(CLEAR),
then enter the new text you want.

If you do not want to change the channel comment, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to save the channel settings.

The display returns to Channel mode.

Entering a channel comment

Enter the channel comment using Select and Volume.

If you want to clear existing channel text, press F1(CLEAR),
then enter the new text you want.

If you do not want to change the channel comment, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to save the channel settings.

The display returns to Channel mode.

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Deleting a channel

Working with channels

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 4-19

Deleting a channel

You can delete a protected or unprotected channel if you have
Option TxE. If you have Option TxD you can only delete
unprotected channels.

ª

Unprotected channels are identified by a dot in the Channel
Protection field.

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a channel

Select the channel you want to delete (see page 4-2, Selecting

a channel).

Press F2(ENTER) twice to see the display for Enter

Channel No.

You can delete a protected or unprotected channel if you have
Option TxE. If you have Option TxD you can only delete
unprotected channels.

Unprotected channels are identified by a dot in the Channel

ª

Protection field.

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a channel

Select the channel you want to delete (see page 4-2, Selecting

a channel).

Working with channels

Press F2(ENTER) twice to see the display for Enter

Channel No.

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Working with channels

Working with channels

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Deleting the channel

Press F1(DELETE) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display asks you to confirm DELETE CHANNEL?

Press F1(YES).

If you select a channel that is an emergency channel, the
transceiver will beep and show a message saying Is
Emergency Channel. You will not be able to delete the
channel until it is removed from the preset emergency
channels (see page 6-2, Setting up to make an emergency
selcall).

If you do not want to delete the channel, press F2(NO).
The display returns to Channel mode.

Deleting the channel

Press F1(DELETE) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display asks you to confirm DELETE CHANNEL?

Press F1(YES).

If you select a channel that is an emergency channel, the
transceiver will beep and show a message saying Is
Emergency Channel. You will not be able to delete the
channel until it is removed from the preset emergency
channels (see page 6-2, Setting up to make an emergency
selcall).

If you do not want to delete the channel, press F2(NO).
The display returns to Channel mode.

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5 Working with scan tables

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 5-1

5 Working with scan tables

When you are not actively using your transceiver, it should be set
up to scan for incoming calls. The channels that your transceiver
scans are determined by the scan table you choose.

This chapter describes the following tasks:

• enabling/disabling the editing of scan tables (5-2)

• creating or editing a scan table (5-4)

• deleting a scan table (5-8)

• scanning for incoming calls (5-10)

When you are not actively using your transceiver, it should be set
up to scan for incoming calls. The channels that your transceiver
scans are determined by the scan table you choose.

This chapter describes the following tasks:

• enabling/disabling the editing of scan tables (5-2)

• creating or editing a scan table (5-4)

• deleting a scan table (5-8)

• scanning for incoming calls (5-10)

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 5-1

Working with scan tables

Working with scan tables

5-2 HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide

Enabling/Disabling the editing of scan tables

You will only be able to edit scan tables if this ability has been
enabled through the Setup mode. After you have set up your scan
tables, you may want to disable the ability to edit scan tables.
This will protect your scan tables against accidental changes or
deletions.

Selecting Setup mode

Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU

appears.

Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press

F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

1

Scan SCAN MENU

2

Enable Scan Programming

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Enabling/Disabling the editing of scan tables

You will only be able to edit scan tables if this ability has been
enabled through the Setup mode. After you have set up your scan
tables, you may want to disable the ability to edit scan tables.
This will protect your scan tables against accidental changes or
deletions.

Selecting Setup mode

Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU

appears.

Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press

F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

1
2

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

5-2 HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide

Scan SCAN MENU
Enable Scan Programming

Working with scan tables

Working with scan tables

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 5-3

Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.

ENABLED

You are able to program scan tables

DISABLED

You are not able to program scan tables

Press F2(ENTER) to save the option you want.
Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.

You are able to program scan tables

ENABLED
DISABLED

Press F2(ENTER) to save the option you want.
Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

You are not able to program scan tables

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 5-3

Working with scan tables

Working with scan tables

5-4 HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide

Creating or editing a scan table

A scan table can hold up to 10 channels.

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a scan table

Press Scan to see the display for Scan Table.

Rotate Select to highlight the scan table number that you

want to create or edit.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

Creating or editing a scan table

A scan table can hold up to 10 channels.

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a scan table

Press Scan to see the display for Scan Table.

Rotate Select to highlight the scan table number that you

want to create or edit.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

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Working with scan tables

Working with scan tables

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 5-5

Press F2(ENTER) to create or edit the scan table name.

The display tells you to Enter scan name.

Entering the scan table name

Enter the name of the scan table using Select and Volume

(see page 3-14, Using

Select

and

Volume

to enter

information).

If you want to clear the existing name, press F1(CLEAR),
then repeat this step to enter the new name.

If you do not want to change the name of the scan table,
proceed to the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to save the name of the scan table.

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Press F2(ENTER) to create or edit the scan table name.

The display tells you to Enter scan name.

Entering the scan table name

Enter the name of the scan table using Select and Volume

(see page 3-14, Using
information).

If you want to clear the existing name, press F1(CLEAR),
then repeat this step to enter the new name.

If you do not want to change the name of the scan table,
proceed to the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to save the name of the scan table.

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Select

and

Volume

to enter

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Working with scan tables

Working with scan tables

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Changing the type of default scan

Rotate Select to highlight the type of scanning that you want

to set as default.

Cont

Scanning is continuous. Voice transmission
can be heard. Mute is not turned on. Each
channel is scanned for 0.6 seconds. If you
have Option S or ST, scanning will stop for a
selcall.

Pause

Scanning will be continuous until voice is
detected on a channel. Scanning will pause
for five seconds, then resume. Each channel
is scanned for one second. If you have Option
S or ST, scanning will stop for a selcall.

Hold

Scanning will be continuous until voice is
detected on a channel. Scanning will hold on
that channel for as long as voice is detected,
then resume. Each channel is scanned for one
second. If you have Option S or ST, scanning
will stop for a selcall.

Selcall

(Option S,
ST)

Scanning will only stop for a selcall.

ª

Sometimes the mute will be switched off by excessive noise on
the channel.

If you do not want to change the default scan type, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to save the default scan type.

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Changing the type of default scan

Rotate Select to highlight the type of scanning that you want

to set as default.

Scanning is continuous. Voice transmission

Cont

Pause

Hold

can be heard. Mute is not turned on. Each
channel is scanned for 0.6 seconds. If you
have Option S or ST, scanning will stop for a
selcall.

Scanning will be continuous until voice is
detected on a channel. Scanning will pause
for five seconds, then resume. Each channel
is scanned for one second. If you have Option
S or ST, scanning will stop for a selcall.

Scanning will be continuous until voice is
detected on a channel. Scanning will hold on
that channel for as long as voice is detected,
then resume. Each channel is scanned for one
second. If you have Option S or ST, scanning
will stop for a selcall.

Scanning will only stop for a selcall.

Selcall

(Option S,
ST)

Sometimes the mute will be switched off by excessive noise on

ª

the channel.

If you do not want to change the default scan type, proceed to
the next step.

Press F2(ENTER) to save the default scan type.

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

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Working with scan tables

Working with scan tables

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 5-7

Adding a channel to the scan table

If you want to add a channel to the scan table, rotate Select

until you see the channel that you want to add to the scan
table, then press F2(PROGRAM).

Prog x1 appears in the top line of the display. This indicates
the number of times that this channel has been programmed
into the scan table. If the channel has been programmed twice,
Prog x2 will appear etc.

If you want to add another channel to the scan table, continue

from Adding a channel to the scan table.

Deleting a channel from a scan table

If you want to delete a channel from a scan table, rotate

Select until you see the channel that you want to delete from
the scan table, then press F1(DELETE).

If you want to delete another channel from the scan table,

continue from Deleting a channel from a scan table.

Saving the scan table

Press Scan to save the changes you have made to the scan

table.
The display returns to Channel mode.

If you want to program another scan table, repeat the steps

from Selecting a scan table.

Adding a channel to the scan table

If you want to add a channel to the scan table, rotate Select

until you see the channel that you want to add to the scan
table, then press F2(PROGRAM).

Prog x1 appears in the top line of the display. This indicates
the number of times that this channel has been programmed
into the scan table. If the channel has been programmed twice,
Prog x2 will appear etc.

If you want to add another channel to the scan table, continue

from Adding a channel to the scan table.

Deleting a channel from a scan table

If you want to delete a channel from a scan table, rotate

Select until you see the channel that you want to delete from
the scan table, then press F1(DELETE).

If you want to delete another channel from the scan table,

continue from Deleting a channel from a scan table.

Saving the scan table

Press Scan to save the changes you have made to the scan

table.
The display returns to Channel mode.

If you want to program another scan table, repeat the steps

from Selecting a scan table.

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Working with scan tables

Working with scan tables

5-8 HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide

Deleting a scan table

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a scan table

Press Scan to see the display for Scan Table.

Rotate Select to highlight the scan table number that you

want to delete.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

Press F1(DELETE) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display says F1 to delete table.

Deleting a scan table

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a scan table

Press Scan to see the display for Scan Table.

Rotate Select to highlight the scan table number that you

want to delete.

Press F2(ENTER) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

Press F1(DELETE) to see a display that is similar to the

following.

The display says F1 to delete table.

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Working with scan tables

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 5-9

Press F1(DELETE) to delete this scan table.

The transceiver returns to Channel mode.

Press F1(DELETE) to delete this scan table.

The transceiver returns to Channel mode.

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 5-9

Working with scan tables

Working with scan tables

5-10 HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide

Scanning for incoming calls

Scanning allows the transceiver to detect incoming calls on more
than one channel frequency. This is useful if you expect to
receive calls from several stations or from stations that transmit
on more than one frequency.

The transceiver scans the list of channels set up in a scan table.

Selecting a scan table for scanning

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a scan table

Press Scan to see the display for Scan Table.

Rotate Select to highlight the scan table number that you

want to use for scanning.

Press Scan.

If you have chosen a scan table that is empty, the transceiver
will beep and show a message saying Empty Scan Table,
then return to Channel mode. Repeat the steps from Selecting
a scan table for scanning.

If you want to stop the transceiver scanning, press PTT or

Scan.

Scanning for incoming calls

Scanning allows the transceiver to detect incoming calls on more
than one channel frequency. This is useful if you expect to
receive calls from several stations or from stations that transmit
on more than one frequency.

The transceiver scans the list of channels set up in a scan table.

Selecting a scan table for scanning

Selecting Channel mode

If you are not in Channel mode, press Mode repeatedly until

the display for Channel mode appears.

Selecting a scan table

Press Scan to see the display for Scan Table.

Rotate Select to highlight the scan table number that you

want to use for scanning.

Press Scan.

If you have chosen a scan table that is empty, the transceiver
will beep and show a message saying Empty Scan Table,
then return to Channel mode. Repeat the steps from Selecting
a scan table for scanning.

If you want to stop the transceiver scanning, press PTT or
Scan.

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Responding to an incoming call while scanning

Working with scan tables

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Responding to an incoming call while scanning
(Option S or ST only)

Press Scan or PTT to stop your transceiver scanning.
Press PTT to speak. Hold the microphone side-on and close to

your mouth. Speak clearly at your normal volume and rate of
speech.

Release PTT to hear the reply.

Enabling/Disabling automatic scanning

If you enable automatic scanning, your transceiver will return to
scanning after the time period you have set. It will scan on the last
scan table used.

Selecting Setup mode

Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU

appears.

Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press

F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

1

Scan SCAN MENU

1

Auto Auto Scan Setup

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

(Option S or ST only)

Press Scan or PTT to stop your transceiver scanning.
Press PTT to speak. Hold the microphone side-on and close to

your mouth. Speak clearly at your normal volume and rate of
speech.

Release PTT to hear the reply.

Enabling/Disabling automatic scanning

If you enable automatic scanning, your transceiver will return to
scanning after the time period you have set. It will scan on the last
scan table used.

Selecting Setup mode

Press Mode repeatedly until the display for SETUP MENU

appears.

Working with scan tables

Rotate Select to highlight each option, then press

F2(ENTER), to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

1
1

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 5-11

Scan SCAN MENU
Auto Auto Scan Setup

Working with scan tables

Working with scan tables

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Setting automatic scanning
Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.

Off

Automatic scanning is turned off

1min - 10min

Your transceiver will automatically return
to scanning after the specified period of
time

Press F2(ENTER) to save the option you want.
Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

Setting automatic scanning

Rotate Select to highlight the option you want.

Automatic scanning is turned off

Off
1min - 10min

Press F2(ENTER) to save the option you want.
Press Mode to return to Channel mode.

Your transceiver will automatically return
to scanning after the specified period of
time

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6 Working wi th emergency selcalls

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 6-1

6 Working wi th emergency selcalls

Emergency selcall is a simple and automatic method of
selectively calling any station in an emergency.

The emergency selcall alerts the operator of the receiving station
with a special emergency alarm.

This chapter describes the following tasks:

• setting up to make an emergency selcall (6-2)

• making an emergency selcall (6-6)

• setting up to receive an emergency selcall (6-9)

• receiving an emergency selcall (6-12)

Emergency selcall is a simple and automatic method of
selectively calling any station in an emergency.

The emergency selcall alerts the operator of the receiving station
with a special emergency alarm.

This chapter describes the following tasks:

• setting up to make an emergency selcall (6-2)

• making an emergency selcall (6-6)

• setting up to receive an emergency selcall (6-9)

• receiving an emergency selcall (6-12)

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 6-1

Working with emergency selcalls

Working with emergency selcalls

6-2 HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide

Setting up to make an emergency selcall

Selecting Setup mode



Press

Mode

repeatedly until the display for

SETUP MENU

appears.



Rotate

Select

to highlight each option, then press

F2(ENTER)

, to navigate through the Setup menu.

Number Option To see display for

2

Call CALL MENU

4

More CALL MENU

4

More CALL MENU

2

Emgcy EMGCY S'CALL MENU

1

Transmit Emergency Selcall

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Entering the emergency selcall address



Enter the address of the station that you want to emergency
selcall using

Select

and

Volume

(see page 3-14, Using

Select

and

Volume

to enter information).

The station to which you want to make an emergency selcall
must be set up to receive emergency selcalls.

Setting up to make an emergency selcall

Selecting Setup mode

Mode





Press
appears.

Rotate

F2(ENTER)

Number Option To see display for

2
4
4
2
1

You will see a display that is similar to the following.

repeatedly until the display for

Select

to highlight each option, then press

, to navigate through the Setup menu.

Call CALL MENU
More CALL MENU
More CALL MENU
Emgcy EMGCY S'CALL MENU
Transmit Emergency Selcall

SETUP MENU

Entering the emergency selcall address



Enter the address of the station that you want to emergency

Select

and

Volume

selcall using

Select

The station to which you want to make an emergency selcall
must be set up to receive emergency selcalls.

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Volume

and

to enter information).

(see page 3-14, Using

Working with emergency selcalls

Working with emergency selcalls

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 6-3



Press F2(ENTER) to save the emergency selcall address.
You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Selecting an emergency channel



Rotate Select to highlight the emergency channel that you
want to set up.



Press F2(PROGRAM) to see a display that is similar to the
following.

The display tells you to Enter Emgcy channel.

Entering the channel number



Enter the channel number for this emergency channel using
Select and Volume.

If you want to clear the existing channel number, press

F1(DELETE) then repeat the steps from Selecting an
emergency channel.

If you do not want to change the channel number, proceed to
the next step.



Press F2(ENTER) to save the emergency selcall address.
You will see a display that is similar to the following.

Selecting an emergency channel



Rotate Select to highlight the emergency channel that you
want to set up.



Press F2(PROGRAM) to see a display that is similar to the
following.

The display tells you to Enter Emgcy channel.

Entering the channel number



Enter the channel number for this emergency channel using
Select and Volume.

If you want to clear the existing channel number, press

F1(DELETE) then repeat the steps from Selecting an
emergency channel.

If you do not want to change the channel number, proceed to
the next step.

HF SSB Transceiver 9780 User Guide 6-3

Working with emergency selcalls

Working with emergency selcalls

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

Press F2(ENTER).
You may be presented with one of the following error

messages if your channel is not accepted. Wait a few seconds,
then repeat the steps from the suggested heading.

Error Message Problem Continue from

Channel not
found

You entered a channel
number that does not exist

Selecting an emergency
channel

Transmit
Inhibited

You entered the channel
number of a receive-only
channel

Entering the channel number

Channel used You entered the channel

number of a channel that is
already being used as an
emergency channel

Entering the channel number

Selcall
Disabled

You entered the channel
number of a channel that
does not have a selcall
address

Entering the channel number



If the channel you selected has lower or upper sideband
selectable, continue from Selecting the sideband.

Otherwise, continue from Saving the emergency channel.

Selecting the sideband

If the channel you have selected for the emergency channel has
both lower and upper sidebands selectable, you will see a display
that is similar to the following.



Press F2(ENTER).
You may be presented with one of the following error

messages if your channel is not accepted. Wait a few seconds,
then repeat the steps from the suggested heading.

Error Message Problem Continue from

Channel not
found

Transmit
Inhibited

Channel used You entered the channel

Selcall
Disabled

You entered a channel
number that does not exist

You entered the channel
number of a receive-only
channel

number of a channel that is
already being used as an
emergency channel

You entered the channel
number of a channel that
does not have a selcall
address



If the channel you selected has lower or upper sideband
selectable, continue from Selecting the sideband.

Otherwise, continue from Saving the emergency channel.

Selecting the sideband

If the channel you have selected for the emergency channel has
both lower and upper sidebands selectable, you will see a display
that is similar to the following.

Selecting an emergency
channel

Entering the channel number

Entering the channel number

Entering the channel number

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