Toshiba FT 817 Operating Manual

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Front Panel Control & Switches

Front Panel Control & SwitchesFront Panel Control & Switches

PWR

(1)

Switch

Press and hold in the

PWR

switch for one second to turn to the transceiver on or off.

(2) AF Knob

This (inner)

VOL

knob adjusts the receiver audio volume level presented to the speaker

or external speaker. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level.

SQL/RF

(3)

In the USA version, this (outer)

Knob

SQL/RF

knob adjust the gain of the receiver’s RF and IF stage. Using Menu Selection 45, this control may be changed to function as a Squelch control, which may be used to silence background noise when no signal is present. In the other versions, its default setting is squelch control.

LOCK

(4)

Key

Pressing this key locks the so as to prevent accidental frequency change.

V/M

(5)

Key

Pressing this key switches frequency control between the VFO and Memory System.

TRANSMIT/BUSY

(6)

Indicator

This LED glows green when the squelch open, and turns red during transmit.

MAIN DIAL

(7)

This is the main tuning dial for the transceiver. It is used both for frequency tuning as well as “Menu” setting in the transceiver.

(8) F Key

Pressing this key to changes the

SEL

knob which is selecting the

FUNC

key functions.

Press and hold this key for one second to activate the menu function.

FUNC

(9)

Keys These three keys select many of the most important operating features of the transceiver. When pressing the [F] key, the current function of that key appears above each of the [A], [B], [C] keys (along the bottom of the LCD); rotating the SEL knob scrolls the display through eleven rows of functions available for use via the [A], [B], [C] keys. The available features are shown in chart below.

[A] Key [B] Key [C] Key

Press the [A] key to switch between

VFO-A and VFO-B on the display.

Press and hold the [A] key for 1/2

second to transfer the contents of the

VFO into a Memory register.

Press the [A] key to store the contents

of the VFO into a QMB register.

Press the [A] key to select the direction of the uplink frequency shift (“–,” “+,” or simplex) during FM repeater operation.

Press and hold the [A] key for 1/2

second to recall Menu #42 (for setting

the shift frequency).

Press the [A] key to initiate scanning

(in the direction of

A/B

STO

RPT

SCN

higher

frequency).

SSM SCH ART

Press and hold the [B] key for 1/2

second to copy the contents of

VFO-A into the VFO-B register, so

that the two VFOs’ contains will

Press the [B] key to designates

the current Memory channel to be

“skipped” during scanning.

Press the [B] key to recall the

Press the [B] key to reverse the transmit and receive frequency

while working through a repeater.

Press the [B] key to activate the

A=B

be identical.

RCL

QMB Memory.

REV

PRI

priority scan.

Press the [C] key to activates Split

frequency operation between VFO-A and

Press the [C] key to select the display type

(Frequency or Alpha-numeric Tag) during

Memory operation.

Press the [C] key to activates the

Programmable Memory Scan.

Press the [C] key to activate the CTCSS or

DCS operation.

Press and hold the [C] key for 1/2 second to

recall Menu #48 (for selecting the CTCSS

tone frequency).

Press the [C] key to activates the Dual

Watch system.

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VFO-B.

TAG

PMS

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Press the [A] key to activate the

Spectrum Scope feature.

Press and hold the [A] key for 1/2

second to recall Menu #43 (for selecting

the sweep mode).

Press the [A] key to bypass the receiver

preamplifier, thereby causing Intercept

Point Optimization for improved

The IPO feature does not function on

Press the [A] key to activate the

receiver’s IF noise Blanker.

Press the [A] key to select the

transmitter power output level (

Press the [A] key to enable the VOX

(voice-operated transmitter switching

system) in the SSB, AM, and FM

Press and hold the [A] key for 1/2

second to recall Menu #51 (for setting

the VOX Gain level).

Press the [A] key to initiate the battery

Press and hold the [A] key for 1/2

second to recall Menu #11 (for selecting

the Charging period).

IPO

characteristics.

144/430 MHz.

PWR

2, L

, or

VOX

modes.

CHG

charging.

IGH

Press the [B] key to activate

Smart Search

Press the [B] key to engage the

receiver front-end attenuator,

which will reduce all signals and

noise by approximately 10 dB.

The ATT feature does not function

on 144/430 MHz.

Press the [B] key to select the recovery time (

UTO

) for the receiver’s AGC

Press the [B] key to select the

display function of the meter in

the transmit mode (Power, ALC,

SWR, or MOD indication).

Press the [B] key to activate CW Break-in operation.

Press and hold the [B] key for 1/2 second to recall Menu #17 (for setting the CW Delay time).

Press the [B] key to display the

current battery voltage.

ATT

AGC

AST

system.

MTR

VTL

operation.

LOW

, or

Press the [C] key to initiate the Auto-

Range Transponder mode.

Press and hold the [C] key for 1/2 second to

recall Menu #09 (for selecting the ARTS

beep option).

Press the [C] key to activate the “Narrow”

filter mode in the CW (optional YF-122C

required) and SSB (optional YF-122S

required) mode.

On FM mode, it also select the low-

deviation mode required for HF FM

operation on 29 MHz.

Press and hold the [C] key for 1/2 second to

recall Menu #38 (for Enable/disable the

optional filter).

Press the [C] key to activate the built-in Electronic Keyer.

Press and hold the [C] key for 1/2 second to recall Menu #21 (for setting the Keyer speed).

Press the [C] key to switches display between

Large

Character mode.

*The Operating Function number in this column does not appear on the LCD.

BAND(DWN)/BAND(UP)

(10)

Key Pressing one of these keys momentarily will cause the frequency to be moved up or down by one Frequency Band. The selections are available are: … 1.8 MHz ! 3.5 MHz ! 7.0 MHz ! 10 MHz ! 14 MHz ! 15 MHz ! 18 MHz ! 24 MHz ! 28 MHz ! 50 MHz ! 88 MHz ! 108 MHz ! 144 MHz ! 430 MHz ! 1.8 MHz …

MODE(!)/MODE(")

(11)

Key Pressing one of these keys momentarily will cause the operating mode. The selections are available are: … USB ! LSB ! CW ! CWR ! AM ! DIG ! PKT ! USB …

HOME

(12)

Key

Pressing this key momentarily to recalls a favorite “Home” frequency memory.

SEL

(13)

Knob

NAR

–

KYR

DSP

Character and

Small

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This detented rotary switch is used for many tuning, Memory selection, and Function selection for the [A], [B], [C] keys of the transceiver.

CLAR

(14)

(15)

(1)

(2)

(3)

MIC

SP/PH

SP-PH

Key Press this key momentarily to activate the Receiver Classifier feature. When this feature is activated, the Press and hold this key for 1/2 second to activate the IF Shift feature, which allows you

Jack

Switch

SEL

knob to adjust the center frequency of the IF filter’s passband response.

: When insert the Earphone plug into this jack, the slide

to use the

ANT

Connect the supplied 50/144/430 MHz rubber flex antenna (or another antenna presenting a 50Ω impedance). In its default setting, this jack does not function on HF band. If you want to enable this jack on HF band, recall and changes the Menu #07 settings.

Jack

Connect the supplied

This 3.5-mm, 2-pin jack provides variable audio output for an external speaker (4Ω ~ 16Ω impedance) or Earphone. This audio level varies according to the setting of the front panel’s AF knob.

Important Note

Important NoteImportant Note

located on the right side of this jack injure your ear.

If you use the Earphone with this transceiver, move this switch to the “PH” position before inserting the Earphone plug into the

SEL

knob is used to set a tuning offset of up to ±9.99 kHz.

Side Panel Switch &

Side Panel Switch & Connectors

Side Panel Switch & Side Panel Switch &

MH-31

Hand Microphone.

MUST BE

MUST BEMUST BE

Connectors

ConnectorsConnectors

slide to the “PH” position to prevent the

SP/PH

SP-PH

Jack, to prevent the injure your ear.

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switch

Rear Panel

Rear Panel Connectors

Rear Panel Rear Panel

INPUT:13.8V

(1)

This is the DC power supply connection for the transceiver when operate the transceiver external power supply. Use the supplied DC cable to connect this jack to the car battery or base station DC power supply, which must be capable of supplying at least 2A @8 ~ 16 VDC. This jack is also use the battery charging for the optional battery pack.

GND

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Ter m in al For best performance and safety, this Ground lug should be connected to a good earth ground using a short, heavy, braided cable.

KEY

Jack

This 3.5-mm, 3-pin jack is used for connection to a CW keyer paddle or a straight key.

DATA

Jack This 6-pin, mini-DIN jack accepts AFSK or FSK input from a Terminal Node Controller (TNC) or Terminal Unit (TU); it also provides fixed-level Receiver Audio Output, PushTo-Talk (PTT), and ground lines.

ACC

Jack This 8-pin, mini-DIN jack is used for interfacing to a personal computer for control of this transceiver using the CAT System. It is also used for Transceiver-to Transceiver Cloning.

ANT

Jack Connect your HF and/or 50 MHz antenna’s 50 Ω coaxial cable to this M-type (“SO-239”) connector. In its default setting, this jack does not function on 50/144/430 MHz bands. If you want to enable this jack on 50/144/430 MHz bands, recall and changes the Menu #07 settings.

Jack

Connectors

ConnectorsConnectors

FNB-72

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Operation

OperationOperation

Turn ing the Transc e iver On and Of f

Turn ing the Transc e iver On and Of fTurn ing the Transc e iver On and Of f

1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold the

2. To turn the transceiver off, again press and hold the

Supply Voltage

Supply Voltage Display

Supply Voltage Supply Voltage When you turn on the transceiver, the dc supply voltage is indicated on the upper right corner of the LCD for two seconds. After this interval, the display will resume its normal indication of the operating mode (VFOa, VFOb, or Memory Channel Number). To view the supply voltage at any time during operation:

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Row [

2. Press the [B]( corner of the LCD.

3. To cancel the supply voltage display, again press the [B](

Operating Band Selection

Operating Band SelectionOperating Band Selection This transceiver covers an incredibly wide frequency range, over which a number of different operating modes are used. Therefore, this transceiver’s frequency coverage has been divided into different operating band, each of with has its own ore-set channel steps and operating modes. You can change the channel steps and operating mode later, of course, per the next section.

Display

DisplayDisplay

CHG, VLT, DSP

) key momentarily to display the supply voltage on the upper right

VLT

] on the display.

PWR

switch for one second.

PWR

switch for one second.

SEL

knob to select Operating Function

) key.

VLT

To change the operating bands, press either the the next higher or lower operating band, respectively.

… 1.8 MHz ! 3.5 MHz ! 7.0 MHz ! 10 MHz ! 14 MHz ! 15 MHz ! 18 MHz ! 24 MHz ! 28 MHz ! 50 MHz ! 88 MHz ! 108 MHz ! 144 MHz ! 430 MHz ! 1.8 MHz …

Mode Selection

Mode SelectionMode Selection Press either modes, respectively.

… USB ! LSB ! CW ! CWR ! AM ! DIG ! PKT ! USB …

Adjusting the Audio Volume Level

Adjusting the Audio Volume LevelAdjusting the Audio Volume Level Rotate the AF knob to set a comfortable listening level.

Note 1

Note 1Note 1

comfortable setting, or even all the way off, because the output from the fixed-level audio signal.

Note 2

Note 2Note 2

background noise on FM can be surprisingly loud)! Setting the Operating

Setting the Operating Frequency

Setting the Operating Setting the Operating

1. In the “ rotation of the

2. In the “AM/FM/ rotation of the

3. You may also use the modes.

4. Rotate the MHz step, allowing quick excursions around the band.

Note

: Both the synthesizer’s steps and the tuning rate (the number of steps per rotation of

NoteNote

DIAL

the Stacked

Stacked VFO System

Stacked Stacked

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [

2. Now press the [A]( VFOs provided on each Amateur band, so you may set VFO-A to the CW sub-band, and

MODE(!)

: When operating in the “

: Start with the AF knob set fully counter-clockwise, especially when using FM (the

SSB/CW/DIG

SEL

) can be adjusted.

VFO System

VFO SystemVFO System

MODE(")

Frequency

FrequencyFrequency

” modes, rotate the

DIAL

increase the operating frequency.

PKT

” modes, rotate the

SEL

increase the operating frequency.

SEL

knob after pressing the

A/B, A=B, SPL

) key to toggle between the “AAAA” and “BBBB” VFO. There are two such

A/B

key to move among the eight settings for the operating

DIG

” or “

knob to adjust the operating frequency in the “

] on the display.

BAND(DWN)

PKT

” modes, you may set the AF knob to any

DIAL

knob to set the frequency. Clockwise

SEL

knob to set the frequency. Clockwise

SEL

knob, change the operating frequency in 1

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

BAND(UP)

Key to move to

DATA

SSB/CW/DIG

jack is a

”

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VFO-B to the SSB sub-band, if you like. The operating mode will be preserved, along with the frequency information, on each VFO.

Receiver Accessory

Receiver AccessoryReceiver Accessory

Clarifier (Receiver Incremental Tuning)

Clarifier (Receiver Incremental Tuning)Clarifier (Receiver Incremental Tuning) The Clarifier (RIT) allows you to set an offset of up to ±9.99 kHz of the receive frequency relative to your transmit frequency. To achieve wider offset, you may use the “split” operating mode, described later.

1. Press the [

2. Turn t he

9.99 kHz.

3. When offsets the receiving frequency higher than transmit frequency, appear the “"” icon at the right of the frequency display. Similarly, when offsets the receiving frequency lower than transmit frequency, appear the “#” icon at the right of the frequency display.

4. When the receiving frequency equal transmit frequency (Clarifier offset is zero) while the Clarifier is activated, appear the “–” icon at the right of the frequency display.

5. To turn the Clarifier off, again press the [

6. To reset the Clarifier offset to zero, turn the Clarifier off, then turn the amount. The Clarifier will reset to zero after the first “step” of the

IF SHIFT

IF SHIFTIF SHIFT The receiver’s IF SHIFT feature is an effective interference-reduction tool, which allows you to shift the passband response higher or lower without changing the pitch of the incoming signal.

1. Press the [ “$” icon will appears at the right of the frequency display to inform the IF SHIFT’s current position.

2. Rotate the

3. To turn the IF SHIFT feature off, again press the [ last setting of the IF SHIFT control will be retained until you change it again.

AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

AGC (Automatic Gain Control)AGC (Automatic Gain Control) The receiver recovery time constant may be modified to match your operating needs.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [NB,

2. Press the [B]( selection: AGCauto % AGCfast --. AGCslow % AGCauto … where “AGCauto” represents “AGCfast” on CW and DIG(AFSK), and “AGCslow” on the voice modes.

Noise Blanker

Noise BlankerNoise Blanker The IF Noise Blanker may be useful in reducing or eliminating some types of impulse noise.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [NB,

2. Press the [A](NB) key to activate the Noise Blanker. The “!” icon will appears at the right of the “NB” indicate.

3. Press the A](NB) key again to turn the Noise Blanker off.

IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)

IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) The IPO feature bypasses the receiver RF preamplifier, thereby eliminating the preamp’s gain. This feature is not available on the 144 MHz and 430 MHz.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [

2. Press the [A]( appears at the right of the “

CLAR

] switch momentarily to activate the Clarifier function.

SEL

knob, which allows the receiver frequency to be varied over a range of

CLAR

] switch momentarily.

DIAL

CLAR

] switch for one second to activate the IF SHIFT feature. A “$”, “#,” or

SEL

knob, as needed, to reduce or eliminate interference.

CLAR

] switch for one second. The

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

] on the display.

AGC

) key to toggle the AGC recovery time constant among the following

AGC

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

] on the display.

AGC

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

IPO, ATT, NAR

) key to bypass the receiver input preamplifier. The “!” icon will

IPO

] on the display.

” indicate.

IPO

by any

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3. Press the [A](

ATT (Front End Attenuator)

ATT (Front End Attenuator)ATT (Front End Attenuator) The Attenuator all signal (and noise) by 10 dB, and it may be used to make reception more pleasant under extremely noisy conditions. This feature is not available on the 144 MHz and 430 MHz.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [

2. Press the [B]( of the “

3. Press the [B]( circuit.

AM/FM DIAL

AM/FM DIALAM/FM DIAL In the AM and FM modes, the DIAL knob is locked out (via Menu setting) so as to allow “channelized” tuning on these modes. To adjust the operating frequency rotate the knob. If you wish to enable the Menu #04.

1. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.

2. Rotate the

3. Rotate the

4. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

Automatic Power-Off Feature

Automatic Power-Off FeatureAutomatic Power-Off Feature

The APO feature helps conserve battery life by automatically turning the transceiver off after a user-defined period of time within which there has been no dial or key activity. The available selections for the time before power-off are 1 ~ 6 hours, as well as APO Off. The default condition for the APO is OFF, and here is the procedure for activating it:

1. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.

2. Rotate the

3. Rotate the

automatically shut down.

4. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal

operation. Once you have programmed a time interval, the APO countdown timer will start whenever some front panel action (tuning, transmission, etc.) ends. When activate the APO, appear the “TIMER” icon at the center bottom on the LCD. If there is no action by you within the time interval programmed, the microprocessor will shut down the radio automatically. Just press and hold the on, as usual.

ATT

) key once more to re-activate the preamp.

IPO

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

IPO, ATT, NAR

) key to activate the Attenuator. The “!” icon will appears at the right

ATT

” indicate.

) key once more to switch the Attenuator out of the receiver front end

ATT

DIAL

SEL

knob to recall Menu #04 (

DIAL

knob to set this feature (“

SEL

knob to recall Menu #08 (

DIAL

knob to select the desired time period after which the radio will

] on the display.

for tuning in the AM and FM modes, change the setting of

AM&FM DL

APO TIME

PWR

”) to “

ENABLE

switch for one second to turn it back

.”

SEL

Transmitter Operation

Transmitter OperationTransmitter Operation

SSB Transmission

SSB TransmissionSSB Transmission Basic Setup/Operation

1. Press the

operating on the 10 MHz or lower bands, to select the LSB mode. If you are operating on

the 14 MHz or higher bands, to select the USB mode.

2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

“ALC” meter function (appear “

3. Press the microphone’s

while watching the meter. The ideal audio input level to the transmitter from the

microphone will cause ???

switch to return to receive mode.

4. If the ALC meter is too high, or too low, you may need to reset the Microphone Gain:

MODE(!)/MODE(")

PWR, MTR

PTT

??? “segment” of indication on the ALC meter. Release the

??????

key so to select the SSB (LSB/USB) mode. If you are

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

] on the display, then press the [B](

” at the right side of the “

alc

switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice

MTR

) key to select the

MTR

” icon.).

PTT

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(1) Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.

(2) Rotate the

(3) Close the

the proper ALC indication is achieved on voice peaks.

(4) When done, press and hold the [F] key to save the new setting for the Microphone

Gain. VOX Operation The VOX system provides automatic transmit/receive switching based on voice input to the microphone. With the VOX system enabled, you do not need to press the to transmit.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

2. Press the [A](

right of the “

3. Without pressing the

When you start speaking, the transmitter should be activated automatically. When you finish skeaking, the transceiver should return to the receive mode (after a short delay).

4. To cancel VOX and return to

is disappeared.

5. The VOX Gain may be adjusted, so as to prevent accidental transmitter activation in a

noisy environment. To adjust the VOX Gain: (1) While still in Operating Row [

one second. This instantly recall Menu #51 (

(2) While speaking into the microphone, rotate the

transmitter is quickly activated by your voice, without causing background noise to

activate the transmitter.

(3) When you have selected the optimum setting, press and hold the [F] key for one

second to save the new settings and return to normal operation.

6. The “Hang-Time” of the VOX system (the transmit-receive delay after the cessation of

speech) may also be adjusted via the Menu. The default delay is 1/2 second. To set a different delay time: (1) Press and hold the [F] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. (2) Rotate the (3) Rotate the

time.

(4) When you adjustment is complete, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save

the new setting and return to normal operation. CW Transmission

CW Transmission

CW TransmissionCW Transmission Operation using Straight Key/External Keying Device When using a straight key, an external electronic keyer, or a computer-generated keying device, please follow the instructions in this section.

1. Insert your key’s (three-conductor) plug into the rear-panel

2. Press the

3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then then rotate the

Operating Function Row [

4. Press the [B](BK) key, as needed, to activate “Semi Break-In” operation. The “!” icon

will appears at the right of the “BK” indicate.

5. The CW hang time can be adjusted using Menu #17 (

hang time: (1) Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. (2) Rotate the (3) Rotate the

transceiver was not designed for “full QSK” operation, the minimum setting of this

Menu (

SEL

knob to recall Menu #46 (

PTT

switch, and while speaking into the microphone rotate the

VOX, BK, KYR

) key to activate the VOX circuitly. The “!” icon will appears at the

VOX

” indicate.

VOX

PTT

switch, speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.

SEL

knob to select Menu #50 (

DIAL

while saying a brief syllable like “Ah” so as to set the desired delay

MODE(!)/MODE(")

VOX, BK, KYR

SEL

knob to select Menu #17 (

DIAL

to select a longer or shorter delay time (default: 250 ms). This

CW DELAY

) will be very close to full break-in performance.

SSB MIC

] on the display.

PTT

operation., again press the [A](

VOX, BK, KYR

VOX GAIN

VOX DELAY

key, as needed, to select the CW (CW/CWR) mode.

CW DELAY

PTT

switch in order

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

) key. The “!” icon

VOX

], press and hold the [A](

DIAL

to the point where the

KEY

jack.

SEL

knob, as needed, until

CW DELAY

). To adjust the CW

VOX

DIAL

until

) key for

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(4) When done, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and

exit to normal operation.

6. To practice your CW sending, press the [B](BK) key to disappear the “!” icon. Now,

pressing the key will cause the CW sidetone to be heard, but your radio will not be transmitting a signal on the air.

7. You can adjust the CW sidetone volume level via Menu #44 (

CW sidetone volume level: (1) Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. (2) Rotate the (3) Rotate the

default value is “50.”

(4) When done, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and

exit to normal operation.

8. You also can adjust the CW sidetone pitch using Menu #20 (

adjustment also controls the BFO offset (actual pitch of your transmitted signal relative to your current receive frequency). To adjust the CW sidetone pitch: (1) Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. (2) Rotate the (3) Rotate the

300 ~ 1000 Hz (default value is “700 Hz”).

(4) When done, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and

exit to normal operation. Operation using Built-in Electronic Keyer The built-in Electronic Keyer provides a convenient method of generating CW. The Electronic Keyer includes weight and speed adjustment.

1. Connect your keyer paddle’s cable to the

2. Press the

3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

4. Press the [C](

right of the “

5. The Keyer speed may be adjusted using Menu #21 (

speed: (1) Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. (2) Rotate the (3) Press the (4) Rotate the (5) When done, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and

exit to normal operation.

6. The CW hang time, CW sidetone volume level, and CW sidetone pitch may all be

adjusted as described previously.

7. The Dot:Dash weight ratio may be adjusted via Menu #22 (

Dot:Dash weight ratio: (1) Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. (2) Rotate the (3) Rotate the (4) When done, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and

exit to normal operation.

8. You may select normal or reverse the paddle polarity via Menu #19 (

When this feature The default setting for this feature is “NOMAL.” To change the paddle polarity: (1) Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. (2) Rotate the (3) Rotate the

SEL

knob to select Menu #44 (

DIAL

to select a new level; on the arbitrary scale of “0” ~ “100,” the

SEL

knob to select Menu #20 (

DIAL

to select a new pitch tone/BFO offset. The available offset range is

MODE(!)/MODE(")

VOX, BK, KYR

) key to activate the Electronic Keyer. The “!” icon will appears at the

KYR

” indicate.

KTR

SEL

knob to select Menu #21 (

SEL

knob to select between “cpm” and “wpm.”

DIAL

knob, while sending, to set the desired sending speed.

SEL

knob to select Menu #22 (

DIAL

knob, while sending, to set the desired weight.

SEL

knob to select Menu #19 (

DIAL

knob to select a new setting.

SIDETONE

CW PITCH

KEY

jack on the rear panel of the transceiver.

key, as needed, to select the CW (CW/CWR) mode.

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

CW SPEED

CW WEIGHT

CW PADDLE

SIDETONE

). To adjust the Keyer

CW WEIGHT

). To adjust the

CW PITCH

). To adjust the

CW PADDLE

). This

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(4) When done, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and

exit to normal operation.

9. You also can adjust the CW sidetone volume and pitch via Menu Item described

previously.

FM Transmission

FM TransmissionFM Transmission Basic Setup/Operation

1. Press the

2. Press the microphone’s

3. Release the

4. If you get reports that your voice is too high or too low, you may need to adjust the FM-

mode microphone gain. The procedure is similar to that used on SSB: (1) Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

(2) Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. (3) Rotate the (4) Close the

(5) When done, press and hold the [F] key to save the new setting for the FM-mode

5. The VOX feature is operational during FM transmission. From Operating Function

Row [

Repeater Operation

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

2. Press the [A](

have set the transceiver for “Minus Shift” operation. In this situation, you will observe the “–” indicator on the display. The transmitter frequency will be shifted down by a default value so as to access the repeater input frequency. If your repeater uses a positive shift (instead of negative), press the [A]( replace the “–” indicator on the display.

3. If the default repeater shifts is not appropriate for your area, it may be set

independently for each band*. To change the repeater shifts: (1) Press and hold the [A](

(2) Rotate the (3) When done, press and hold the [A](

4. Press the [C](

press of the [C]( will observe the “T” indicator on the display.

5. If the default repeater access tone are not appropriate for your area, it also may be set

independently for each band. To change the repeater access tone: (1) Press and hold the [C](

(2) Rotate the (3) When done, press and hold the [C](

6. Set the transceiver’s receiver to the repeater output (downlink) frequency.

7. Close the

transmitted frequency has shifted according to the setting of the [A]( low level CTCSS tone.

8. Release the

MODE(!)/MODE(")

PTT

switch to return to receive mode.

Operating Function Row [

select the “Deviation” meter function (appear “

icon.).

SEL

knob to recall Menu #29 (

PTT

switch, and while speaking into the microphone rotate the

the proper MOD indication is achieved on voice peaks.

microphone gain.

VOX, BK, KYR

(

RPT SHFT

and exit to normal operation.

(

TONE FREQ

and exit to normal operation.

PTT

], press the [A](

RPT, REV, TON

) key to activate repeater operation. One press of the [A](

RPT

DIAL

knob to select the desired shift frequency.

) key to activate the CTCSS tone encoder to repeater access tone. One

TON

) key will activate the CTCSS tone encoder. In this situation, you

TON

DIAL

knob to select the desired CTCSS frequency.

switch and speak into the microphone. You will observe that the

switch to return to the Receive mode.

key so to select the FM mode.

PTT

switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice.

SEL

knob, as needed, until

PWR, MTR

) key for one second. This instantly recalls Menu #42

RPT

) key for one second. This instantly recalls Menu #48

TON

] on the display, then press the [B](

” at the right side of the “

mod

FM MIC

) key to activate/deactivate VOX.

VOX

) key for one second so save the new setting

RPT

) key for one second so save the new setting

TON

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

) key again; the “+” indicator will

RPT

MTR

RPT

) key with a

RPT

) key to

MTR

DIAL

until

) key will

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9. With repeater shift activated, you can temporarily reverse the transmit and receive

frequencies by pressing the [B]( is activated. Press the [B](

REV

10. When finish a repeater operation, set the repeater shift to simplex by pressing [A](

key, and disable the CTCSS tone encoder by pressing [C](

) key. The “–” icon will blinks while “Reverse” shift

REV

) key again to revert to the “Normal” shift direction.

) key.

TON

RPT

11. On many transceiver versions, the Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) feature is enabled

at the factory. This feature automatically activates the appropriate repeater shift when you are operating inside the designated 144 MHz or 430 MHz FM repeater sub-bands in your country. If you wish to change the settings for the ARS, use Menu #01 ( Menu #02 (

430 ARS

) (see page ??).

144 ARS

) or

If your local repeaters need a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Europe), press and hold the [

HOME

] key to transmit the burst tone.

CTCSS Encoder and Tone Squelch Operation Many repeaters require a CTCSS Encode or 1750 Hz Burst Tone in order for the repeater to be activated. The CTCSS Tone Squelch feature (CTCSS “Decoder”), moreover, allows you to monitor silently for calls on busy channels, with your receiver’s Squelch only opening up when a signal bearing the matching CTCSS tone appears on your frequency.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

RPT, REV, TON

2. Press and hold the [C](

then rotate the

DIAL

knob to select the CTCSS tone frequency, as needed. When done,

press and hold the [C](

TON

) key for one second to recall the Menu # 48 (

) key for one second so save the new setting and exit to

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

TONE FREQ

normal operation.

3. Press the [C](

) key once to activate the Tone Encoder (the “T” icon will appear on

TON

the display). When you transmit, the Subaudible tone will be superimposed on your signal, allowing repeater access.

4. For CTCSS Encode/Decode operation, press the [C](

) key once more; the “

TON

TSQ

indicator will replace the “T” indication on the display. The receiver will become silent, unless a station bearing a CTCSS tone matching that of your transceiver appears on frequency. When this happens, the Squelch will open and normal reception will commence.

5. Press the [C](

) key once mode to cancel CTCSS Tone Squelch operation (the “

TON

TSQ

icons will disappear). DCS Operation Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system that is less susceptible to false triggering than CTCSS. A DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your transceiver, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS.

1. Set the desired DCS code via Menu #23 (

DCS CODE

2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

3. Press the [C](

RPT, REV, TON

) key three thimes to activate the DCS Encoder/Decoder (the “

TON

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

DCS

icon will appear on the display). The receiver will remain muted until a matching DCS

code is received on an incoming signal.

4. Press the [C](

ARTS

(Auto Range Transpond System) Operation

) key once to cancel the DCS (the “

TON

” icon icons will disappear).

DCS

The ARTSTM system uses DCS signaling to inform you when you and another ARTSequipped station are within communications range.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

2. Press the [C](

SSM, SCH, ART

) key to activate the ARTS.

ART

3. Your display will change to “

out range

” to indicate the beginning of ARTS operation.

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

Every 15 seconds, your radio will transmit a “polling” call to the other station. When

that station responds with its ARTS polling signal, your display will change to “

)

”

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” to confirm his response.

range

4. To cancel ARTS operation, press the [C](

) key again (the “

ART

out range

” or “

in range

will disappear from the LCD).

The ARTS feature offers a choice of beep options to alert you to the current status of ARTS operation. Check out M

#09 (ARTS BEEP) on page 85.

ENU

CW Identifier Setup The ARTS feature includes a CW identifier. The radio can be instructed to send “

callsign) K

” in Morse code every ten minutes during ARTS operation.

DE (your

To program the CW IDer, use Menu #31 (ID), as described on page ??. And to activate the CW IDer, use Menu #18 ( Split Frequency Operation

Split Frequency Operation

Split Frequency OperationSplit Frequency Operation

CW ID

This transceiver provides convenient split-frequency operation, using the VFO-A and VFOB, for DX working and other operating situations requiring unique split frequency pairs. The example below will describe a split-frequency DX situation on the 20-meter band, with a DX station transmitting on 14.025 MHz, listening 10 kHz higher in the band.

1. With the VFO-A set to 14.035.00 MHz CW (DX station’s listening frequency).

2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

3. Pess the [A](

A/B, A=B, SPL

) key momentarily to VFO-B.

A/B

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

4. Tune the VFO-B frequency to 14.025.00 MHz (DX station’s transmitting frequency).

5. Press the [C](

) key momentarily. The transceiver will now transmit using the VFO-

SPL

A frequency, and will receive using the VFO-B frequency. The “S” icon will appear on

the display.

6. To listen to the pile-up calling the DX station (so as to align your frequency more closely

to that of the station being worked by the DX), the VFO-B will be tuning in the vicinity

of 14.035 MHz, and you can zero in on the DX station’s listening frequency by tuning in

on the station in QSO with the DX.

7. Press the [C](

) key once more to cancel split operation, and the “S” icon will

SPL

disappear from the display. Time-Out Timer

Time-Out Timer

Time-Out TimerTime-Out Timer Most often used on FM, the transmitter’s Time-Out Timer (TOT) feature disables the transmitter after a user-defined period of transmission. This feature may be useful in preventing a “stuck microphone” (accidental closure of the

PTT

switch) from causing interference to other users. To activate the Time-Out Timer:

1. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.

2. Rotate the

3. The default setting for this feature is “off.” Rotate the

SEL

knob to recall Menu #49 (

TOT TIME

DIAL

knob to set a new setting

from 1 minute to 20 minutes.

4. When you have made your selection, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save

the new setting and exit to normal operation.

”

Memory Operation

Memory OperationMemory Operation

QMB Channel

QMB ChannelQMB Channel QMB Channel Storage

1. Tune in the desired frequency and set the operating mode and bandwidth.

2. Press and hold the [

V/M

] key until a

double

“beep” is heard. The double beep provides

audible confirmation that the data is stored into memory.

QMB Channel Recall

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

2. Press the [B](

STO, RCL, RCL

) key momentarily to recall the QMB memory. The “

RCL

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

QMB

at the upper right corner on the LCD.

3. Press the [B](

) key once more to return to the previous frequency (either a VFO

RCL

” will appear

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frequency or a Memory channel).

Note

: If you move the

NoteNote

frequencies as if you were in a “VFO” mode. You also can change operating mode by pressing

MODE(!)

Press the [B]( Memory Operation on

Memory Operation on ““““RRRRegular

Memory Operation on Memory Operation on Normal (“Simplex”) Memory Storage

1. Tune in the desired frequency, and set the operating mode and bandwidth.

2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [MW, MC,

3. Press the [A](MC) key momentarily to enter the “Memory Check” mode, which is used to

find an unused memory channel. The frequency stored (if any) on the current memory channel will be shown in the display.

4. Rotate the

frequency data.

5. Press and hold in the [A](MC) key for one second until you hear a double beep, which

confirms that the frequency information was successfully stored. Split-Frequency Memory Storage You can also store “Split” frequencies, such as when operating on a repeater system not utilizing a “standard” offset. This procedure may also be used for DX work on 7 MHz SSB, etc.

1. In the VFO mode, set the desired

2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [MW, MC,

3. Press the [A](MC) key momentarily to enter the “Memory Check” mode, which is used to

find an unused memory channel. The frequency stored (if any) on the current memory

channel will be shown in the display.

4. Rotate the

frequency data.

5. Press and hold in the [A](MC) key for one second until you hear a double beep, which

confirms that the

6. Now, set the desired

7. Press and hold the [A](MC) key for one second;

8. While “memory channel number” is blinking, press and hold the

press and hold the [A](MC) key for one second. The double “beep” will confirm that

independent

Note

: In step 8 above, pressing the PTT switch does not activate the transmitter. It simply

NoteNote

sends a signal to the microprocessor that an independent Transmit frequency is being stored on the same channel as a previously-stored Memory Channel Recall

1. If you currently are in the VFO tuning mode, press the [

“Memory” mode (“memory channel number” will appear on the display placed by

“

VFOa

2. To select another memory channel, turn the

3. When your memory channels are partitioned into Memory Groups via Memu Item #34,

to change Memory Groups; press the

“j”) will blinks), then turn the

another. You may now press the

to the newly- selected Group.

4. Once you are operating on a memory channel, you may tune off of the originally-

memorized frequency (as though you were in the VFO mode). Just rotate the

knob; the “Memory Channel Number” will be replaced by one which indicates “

indicating that you have now shifted into the “Memory Tuning” mode. When operating

the Memory Tuning mode, if you find another frequency you wish to store into another

” or “

MODE(")

RCL

SEL

VFOb

DIAL

knob or

key. When this is done, the “

) key once more to return to the originally-stored QMB frequency.

egular”””” Memory Channels

egularegular

TAG

knob to select the channel on which you wish to store the current

TAG

knob to select the channel on which you wish to store the current

Receive

frequency data is now stored.

Tran smit

Tran sm it

frequency data is now stored. You may release the

”).

SEL

knob while in the QMB mode, you can change

Memory Channels

Memory Channels Memory Channels

Receive

frequency and mode.

Receive

SEL

knob momentarily (a Group Number (“a” ~

SEL

knob to step through the channels until you enter

SEL

knob once more to restrict memory channel access

MTQMB

SEL

do not

do notdo not

frequency.

knob.

” will appear in the display.

knob, as needed, until Operating

rotate the

SEL

knob!

PTT

switch, again

V/M

] key once to enter the

PTT

switch.

DIAL

MTUNE

,”

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memory channel, just press the [A](MC) key momentarily, select a new memory channel

via the

5. To exit the Memory Tuning mode, press the [

Note

: When operating on a “Split” frequency memory, the “+,–“ indication will appear on the

NoteNote

LCD. Memory Operation on

Memory Operation on ““““HOME

Memory Operation on Memory Operation on Four Special one-touch “Home” channels are available, for special frequencies you use often. Either “simplex” or “split” frequency/mode data may be stored in the “Home” channel locations. Special “Home” channels are available for HF (any frequency between 1.8 and

29.7 MHz), 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz. These memories may prove particularly useful for monitoring propagation beacons, providing one-touch recall of the beacon frequency for quick checks of band condition. HOME Channel Storage

1. Tune the desired frequency, and set the operating mode.

2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [MW, MC,

3. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily to enter the “Memory Check” mode.

4. Press and hold the [

“Home” channel location.

5. If you wish to store a “Split” frequency pair into the “Home” channel, store the

frequency in steps 1 ~ 4 above. Now set the desired

6. Once more, press the [A](MW) key momentarily.

7. Press and hold the microphone’s

and hold the [

the “Home” channel location. HOME Channel Recall

1. Press the [

where you currently are operating (HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, or 430 MHz). The “

will appear on the display.

2. Press the [

VFO frequency or a memory channel). Memory Mode Accessory

Memory Mode Accessory

Memory Mode AccessoryMemory Mode Accessory Labeling Memory You may wish to append an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel’s intended use (such as a club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Menu mode.

1. Recall the memory channel onto which you wish to appended a label.

2. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.

3. Rotate the

4. Press the

5. Rotate the

name you with to store, then rotate the

character.

6. Again rotate the

SEL

7. Repeat step 6 as many times as necessary to complete the name tag for the memory,

then press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the A/N (Alpha-Numeric) name

entry and exit to normal operation. During “MR” (Memory Recall) operation, press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating Function Row [MW, MC,

SEL

knob, then press and hold the [A](MC) key until you hear the double beep.

V/M

] key as follows: One touch of the [ A second touch of the [ to the VFO mode (the “memory channel number” will be replaced by “ “

”.

VFOb

HOME

SEL

knob to recall Menu #35 (

SEL

knob to enable the programming of the label.

DIAL

knob clockwise to move to the next character’s slot.

V/M

] key returns you to the original memory frequency.

V/M

] key will cause you to exit the Memory mode and return

HOME”””” Channel Memory

HOMEHOME

HOME

] key momentarily to recall the Home Channel on the band group

] key once more to return to the previously-used frequency (either a

knob to select the first character (number, letter, or symbol) in the

DIAL

Channel Memory

Channel Memory Channel Memory

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

TAG

] key for one second. This stores the frequency data into the

Transmit

PTT

switch; while holding the

] key for one second. This stores the transmit frequency data into

MEM TAG

SEL

knob to select the next number, letter, or symbol, then rotate the

knob clockwise to move to the next

frequency.

PTT

]. Press the [C](

TAG

switch, again press

VFOa

Receive

HOME

TAG

” or

SEL

) key

”

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momentarily to activate the alpha-numeric Tag. Repeatedly press this key will toggle operation between “Frequency” display and “Tag” display.

Note

: You can recall the Menu #35 (

NoteNote

MEM TAG

) instantly by press and hold the [C](

TAG

) key

for one second.

SSSSpectrum Scope Operation

pectrum Scope Operation

pectrum Scope Operationpectrum Scope Operation The Spectrum Scope allows viewing of operating activity on 5 channels above and 5 channels below the current operating channel in the VFO mode. The display indicates the relative signal strength on channels immediately adjacent to the current operating frequency. Two basic operating modes for Spectrum Scope are available:

: In this mode, the transceiver sweeps the current band repeatedly until the

CONT

Spectrum Scope is turned off.

: In this mode, the transceiver sweeps the current band one cycle every 10

CHK

seconds.

Setting the Spectrum Scope Mode

Setting the Spectrum Scope ModeSetting the Spectrum Scope Mode

1. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode

2. Rotate the

3. Rotate the

SEL

knob to select Menu #43 (

DIAL

to select the desired sweep mode (see above).

SCOPE

4. When you have made your selection, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save

the new setting and exit to normal operation.

Activate the Spectrum Scope

Activate the Spectrum ScopeActivate the Spectrum Scope

1. Set the transceiver to the VFO mode in the desired band.

2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

3. Press the [A](

SSM, SCH, ART

) key momentarily to start the Spectrum Scope.

SSM

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

4. When the Spectrum Scope is in operation, the relative signal strength of stations on

channels immediately adjacent to the current frequency will be indicated on the display.

5. To disable the Spectrum Scope, press the [A](

Note

: The receiver’s audio output and S-meter are disabled when using the Spectrum Scope.

NoteNote

) key once more.

SSM

SSSSmart Sear

mart Searcccch Operation

mart Searmart Sear

The Smart Search

feature automatically stores frequencies where activity is encountered

on the current band. When Smart Search

h Operation

h Operationh Operation

is engaged, the transceiver quickly searches above your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stopping on them even momentarily). These frequencies are stored in a special Smart Search

memory bank, consisting of 50 memories. This feature available on the FM and AM modes. This feature is especially helpful when traveling, as you can instantly store active FM repeater frequencies without having to look up the frequencies in a reference book.

1. Set the

effective Smart Search

SQL

knob to the point where background noise is silenced. A typical setting, for

operation, will be at 12 o’clock or slightly clockwise from this

position.

2. Set the VFO frequency on which you wish to begin the search (the Smart Search

feature is available on the VFO mode only).

3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

SSM, SCH, ART

4. Now press the [B](

) key momentarily, the blinking “SRCH” appear on the LCD and

SCH

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

the transceiver will sweep upward on the current band, loading channels on which it encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch.

5. All channels where activity is present (up to 50 channels) will be loaded into the Smart

memories. Whether or not all 50 memories are filled, the search will stop after

one sweep.

6. Now you can turn the

SEL

7. To disable Smart Search

knob to select the Smart Search

operation, press the [B](

SCH

memories.

) key momentarily.

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Note

: These memories are so-called “soft” memories; they will be lost if you initiate a new

NoteNote

Smart Search

sweep of the band.

Scanning

Scanning Operation

ScanningScanning

Operation

Operation Operation This transceiver contains a wide variety of scanning capabilities. Whether you are in the VFO mode or one of the memory modes, scanning operation is fundamentally identical in all configurations, but with the following differences:

In the VFO mode, scanning causes the transceiver to sweep up or down the band, pausing or halting on any signal encountered;

In the Memory mode, the scanner will scan the programmed memories, and can be instructed to skip certain memories during scanning;

In the Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) mode, the scanner will scan the band within user-programmed frequency limits.

Scanning

Scanning Operation

ScanningScanning

1. Set the

Operation

Operation Operation

SQL

knob to the point where background noise is silenced. A typical setting, for effective scanning operation, will be at 12 o’olock or slightly clockwise from this position.

2. Set the transceiver into the operating configuration in which you wish to scan (VFO or Memory: PMS describe later).

8. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [ Press the [A](

SCN, PRI, DW

) key momentarily to start upward scan (toward higher frequencies or

SCN

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

higher memory channel numbers).

You may also press and hold in either the

[UP]

DWN

[

]

key on the microphone for ½ second to initiate upward or downward scanning, respectively, if Menu #37 (MIN SCAN) set to “ON.”

4. Rotate the

DIAL

knob counterclockwise to toggle the scanning direction downward.

5. The scanner will now cause the transceiver to increment in the chosen direction until a signal is detected. When a signal is encountered which opens the Squelch, the scanner will pause until the signal disappears (at the end of the other station’s transmission), at which point the scanner will resume. While the transceiver is in the “Pause” condition, the decimal points in the frequency display area will blink. See “Scan-Resume Choices” on page ?? for details of how to customize the resumption of scanning.

6. Press the

Scan Skip Programming (Memory Mode Only)

Scan Skip Programming (Memory Mode Only)Scan Skip Programming (Memory Mode Only)

PTT

switch on the microphone to cancel scanning.

Among the memories you have programmed, there may be some stations which you do not wish to scan. For example, weather broadcasts (which are transmitted continuously) will cause the scanner to stop, and such channels may be skipped so as to avoid this inconvenience. To remove a channel from the scanning loop:

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [MW, MC,

TAG

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

2. Recall the memory channel to be skipped.

3. Press the [B](MC) key momentarily. The “hyphen” in the memory channel number changes to “dot”; this shows that this channel is now not included in the scanning loop.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as many times as necessary to skip all the channels you do not wish to scan.

5. Initiate memory scanning, you will observe that the channels you marked to be skipped are not included in the scanning loop.

6. Press the

PTT

switch to stop the scan; you may now use the

SEL

knob to step through the channels manually - one at a time - and you will observe that the “Skipped” channels are, nonetheless, available for recall by manual means.

7. You may restore a previously-skipped channel to the scanning loop by selecting the channel manually, then pressing the [B](MC) key momentarily so that the “dot” changes

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to “hyphen.”

Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) Operation

Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) OperationProgrammable Memory Scan (PMS) Operation To limit scanning (or tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory Scanning (PMS) feature, which utilizes special-purpose memory

M-PL

pair (“ operating sub-band limits which apply to your Amateur license class. PMS setup is simple to complete;

1. Store the upper and lower frequency limits of the range in a PMS memory pair (“ and “

2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [

3. Press the [C]( activate PMS feature. Tuning and scanning are now within the limits of the selected PMS memory pair, keeping operation inside this programmed range.

” and “

M-PU

”). The PMS feature is especially useful in helping you to observe any

”).

STO, RCL, PMS

) momentarily, appear “

PMS

M-PL

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

” at the upper left corner on the LCD and

PMS

Example: Limit tuning & scanning to the 17-m band

.”

V/M

] key, as necessary, to recall the VFO mode. Tune to the low edge of the

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

TAG

SEL

knob to select memory channel

.”

MRPL

.”

MRPU

PMS

SCN, PRI, DW

SELECT

.”

SEL

knob one click clockwise to recall

STO, RCL, PMS

) key momentarily. Tuning and scanning are now limited to the

RESUME

SQL

control until the background noise is just silenced.

V/M

) see page ??.

SEL

] key to return to memory or VFO

knob, as needed, until Operating

knob to select the memory

1. Press the [ 17-m band (18.068 MHz) and select the desired mode (probably USB or CW).

2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [MW, MC,

3. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily, then turn the “

MRPL

4. Press and hold the [A](MW) key for one second to write the VFO frequency (18.068 MHz) into “

5. Tune to the high edge of the 17-m band (18.168 MHz), leaving the mode unchanged.

6. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily, then turn the channel “

7. Press and hold the [A](MW) key for one second to write the VFO frequency (18.168 MHz) into “

8. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Operating Function Row [

9. Press the [C](

18.068 ~ 18.168-MHz range until you press the [ operation.

Scan-Resume Choices

Scan-Resume ChoicesScan-Resume Choices Scanning operation requires that you have the transceiver’s audio squelched. The transceiver then “assumes” that the opening of the squelch corresponds to the discovery of a signal you may wish to listen to. Once the scan has been halted, the transceiver pauses on the signal and stays locked on its frequency for five seconds. Thereafter, scanning will resume whether or not the other station’s transmission has ended. The scan resume interval (default: five second) can be select from 3/5/10 seconds and off (continuously halted; To re-start the scanner press the [A]( Dual Watch Operation

Dual Watch Operation

Dual Watch OperationDual Watch Operation Dual Watch is similar, in some respects, to scanning. In Dual Watch, however, the transceiver monitors (squelched) on the VFO-A frequency while periodically checking VFOB for activity (or vice-versa). A typical example might be for you to set VFO-A to 50.110 MHz, watching for DX stations who might call CQ on that frequency, while periodically checking

28.885 MHz for stations reporting band openings on 6 meters.

To activate Dual Watch:

1. Set up transmit and receive operation on VFO-A, establishing your primary monitoring

2. Recall VFO-A, then rotate the

3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

) key twice) via Menu #41 (

SCN

frequency. Set up the frequency to be checked periodically on VFO-B.

Function Row [

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4. Press the [C](DW) key momentarily to activate Dual Watch operation (the “DW” icon will appears at the bottom left corner on the LCD.

5. The transceiver will continue to monitor (squelched) on the current (VFO-A) frequency, but every five seconds will switch briefly to VFO-B frequency, looking for activity.

6. If a station is detected on the VFO-B frequency, the transceiver will pause on the VFOB frequency (blink the decimal points).

7. Press the [C](DW) key again to cancel Dual Watch operation (“DW” icon will disappear). Note that pressing the

PTT

switch on the microphone does not cancel Dual Watch

operation.

Menu Operation

Menu OperationMenu Operation The Menu System allows you to customize a wide variety of transceiver performance aspects and operating characteristics. Menu Selections

Menu Selections

Menu SelectionsMenu Selections

1. Press and hold the [F] key for one second. The Menu Item number and a brief title for

the Menu Item will appear in the display.

2. Rotate the

3. When you have chosen the desired Menu Item number, rotate the

SEL

knob to select the Menu Item you wish to work on.

DIAL

knob to change the value or condition for the Menu Item. Press the [

HOME

] key momentarily, reset its setting to the default

4. When you have made your selection, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to the normal operation.

Menu Item 01

Function

Function: Activate/deactivate the Automatic Repeater Shift when operating on the 144 MHz band.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/ON

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: ON (depends on transceiver version)

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 02

Function

Function: Activate/deactivate the Automatic Repeater Shift when operating on the 430 MHz band.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/ON

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: ON (depends on transceiver version)

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 03

Function

Function: Adjust the audio input level from the TNC during 9600 bps Packet operation.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 0 ~ 100

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 50

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 04

Function

Function: Enabling/disabling the

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: DISABLE

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 05

Function

Function: Adjust the microphone gain level for the AM mode.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 0 ~ 100

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 50

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 06

Function

Function: Select the tuning step for the

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 2.5/5/9/10/12.5/25kHz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 5 kHz (depends on transceiver version)

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 07

Function

Function: Select the antenna connector to be used on operating band.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: FRONT/REAR

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: HF: REAR, 50/144/430 MHz: FRONT

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 08

Function

Function: Select the Auto Power Off time (time before power goes off).

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/1h ~ 6h

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: OFF

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 09

Function

Function: Select the ARTS beep mode.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/RANGE/ALL

Available ValuesAvailable Values

144 ARS

[

430 ARS

[

9600 MIC

[

AM&FM DL

[

AM MIC

[

AM STEP

[

ANTENNA

[

APO TIME

[

ARTS BEEP

[

]

DIAL

knob on the AM and FM mode.

]

SEL

knob on the AM mode.

]

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Default

Default: RANGE

DefaultDefault OFF: No alert beeps sound; you must look at the display to determine current ARTS status. RANGE: A high tone beep will sound when the transceiver first detects that you are within range, and a low beep will sound when the other station goes out of range. ALL: A high tone beep will sound every time a polling transmission is received from the other station, and a low beep will sound

Menu Item 10

Function

Function: Select the LCD lamp mode.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/ON/AUTO

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: AUTO

DefaultDefault OFF: Disable the LCD lamp. ON: Illuminates the LCD lamp continuously. AUTO: Illuminates the LCD lamp for five second when any key is pressed.

Menu Item 11

Function

Function: Select the battery charging time.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 6/8/10 h

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 10 h

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 12

Function

Function: Select the beep frequency

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 440/880 Hz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 880 Hz

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 13

Function

Function: Select the beep volume

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 0 ~ 100

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 50

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 14

Function

Function: Set the transceiver’s circuitry for the CAT baud rate to be used.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 4800/9600/38400 bps

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 4800 bps

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 15

Function

Function: Select the illumination color for the LCD backlight.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: COLOR1(Blue)/COLOR2(Amber)

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: COLOR2(Amber)

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 16

Function

Function: Setting of the display contrast level.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 1 ~ 12

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 5

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 17

Function

Function: Set the receiver recovery time during pseudo-VOX CW semi-break-in operation.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 10 ~ 500 msec

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 250 msec

DefaultDefault The recover time may be adjusted in steps of 10 msec. A longer delay may be preferable if you pause frequently while sending.

Menu Item 18

Function

Function: Enables/disables the CW identifier during ARTS operation.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/ON

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: OFF

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 19

Function

Function: Select the keyer paddle operating mode.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: NORMAL/REVERSE

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: NORMAL

DefaultDefault NORMAL: Keyer paddle polarity is normal. The “dot” paddle produces dots and the “dash” paddle produces dashes. REVERSE: Keyer paddle polarity is inverted. The “dot” paddle produces dashes and the “dash” paddle produces dots.

Menu Item 20

Function

Function: Setting of the pitch of the CW sidetone, BFO offset, and CW filter center frequencies.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 300 ~ 1000 Hz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 700 Hz

DefaultDefault The CW pitch may be adjusted in steps of 50 Hz.

once

when the other station goes out of range.

BACKLIGHT

[

BATT-CHG

[

BEEP FREQ

[

BEEP VOL

[

CAT RATE

[

COLOR

[

CONTRAST

[

CW DELAY

[

CW ID

[

CW PADDLE

[

CW PITCH

[

]

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Menu Item 21

Function

Function: Set the sending speed for the built-in Electronic keyer.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 4wpm ~ 60 wpm/20cpm ~ 300 cpm

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 12wpm(60cpm)

DefaultDefault This transceiver can be set the sending speed by two units (wpm: ward per minutes or cpm: character per minutes), but does not independently. To switch the units between “wpm” and “cpm,” just press the

Menu Item 22

Function

Function: Set the Dot:Dash ratio for the built-in electronic keyer.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 1:2.5 ~ 1:4.5

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 1:3.0

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 23

Function

Function: Setting the DCS code.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 104 Standard DCS codes

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 023

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 24

Function

Function: Define the displayed frequency offset during DIG (USER-L or USER-U) mode operation

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 0 Hz

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 25

Function

Function: Adjust the audio input level from the equipment (such as TU or PSK-31 sound board) during DIG mode

FunctionFunction operation Available Values

Available Values: 0 ~ 100

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 50

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 26

Function

Function: Select the mode and sideband (if applicable) in the DIG mode.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: RTTY/PSK31-L/PSK31-U/USER-L/USER-U

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: RTTY

DefaultDefault RTTY: AFSK RTTY operation on the LSB mode PSK31-L: PSK-31 operation on the LSB mode PSK31-U: PSK-31 operation on the USB mode USER-L: User-programmed costume operation based on LSB mode USER-U: User-programmed costume operation based on USB mode In the USER-L and USER-U modes, determine the display frequency offset and carrier frequency offset by menu Item #24 (

Menu Item 27

Function

Function: Define the carrier frequency offset during DIG (USER-L or USER-U) mode operation

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 0 Hz

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 28

Function

Function: Enable Tx/Rx operation on the Alaska Emergency Channel, 5167.5 kHz.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/ON

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: OFF

DefaultDefault When this Menu Item is set to “ON,” the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz will be enabled. To get to this frequency, use

SEL

the

M-001

“

.”

Note

: Use of this frequency is restricted to amateurs operating in (or within 92.6 km of) the U.S. State of Alaska,

NoteNote

and it is to be used for emergency communications only (involving the immediate protection of life or property).

Menu Item 29

Function

Function: Adjust the microphone gain level for the FM mode.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 0 ~ 100

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 50

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 30

Function

Function: Select the tuning step for the

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 5/6.25/10/12.5/15/20/25/50 kHz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 5 kHz (depends on operating band and transceiver version)

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 31

Function

Function: Store the CE identifier callsign. Up to eight characters may be stored. The storage procedure is as

FunctionFunction follows:

CW SPEED

[

CW WEIGHT

[

DCS CODE

[

DIG DISP

[

DIG MIC

[

DIG MODE

[

DIG DISP

DIG SHIFT

[

EMERGENCY

[

knob to navigate; the Alaska Emergency Channel will be found between the Memory channel “

FM MIC

[

FM STEP

[

[ID]

]

) and #27 (

]

DIG SHIFT

]: USA Version only

SEL

knob on the FM mode.

SEL

knob

M-PU

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1. Press the

of the callsign).

2. Rotate the

click clockwise to save the first letter/number and move to the next entry position.

3. Repeat the previous step as necessary to complete your callsign.

4. Press the

Default

Default: YAESU

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 32

Function

Function: Select the operation of the front panel’s [

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: DIAL/FREQ./PANEL

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: DIAL

DefaultDefault DIAL: Lock FREQ.: Locks front panel keys and knobs which is regarding the frequency controls (such as

BAND(DWN)/BAND(UP

PANEL: Locks all front keys and knobs (except [

Menu Item 33

Function

Function: Setting pd

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: FINE/COARSE

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: FINE

DefaultDefault You may choose between two speeds for the DIAL knob. Selecting “COARSE” cuts the tuning rate in half compared to the default value.

Menu Item 34

Function

Function: Enable/disable the memory group feature

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/ON

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: OFF

DefaultDefault When this Menu Item is set to “ON,” the 200 “standard” memory channels are partitioned into ten Memory Groups, each holding up to 20 memory channels.

Menu Item 35

Function

Function: Store Alpha-Numeric “Tags” for the memory channels.

FunctionFunction Up to eight characters may be stored. The storage procedure is as follows:

Menu Item 36

Function

Function: Enable/disable the CW keying by the microphone’s [UP]/[

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/ON

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: OFF

DefaultDefault When this Menu Item is set to “ON,” press the microphone’s [UP] key to send a “dot,” and press the microphone’s

DWN

[

Menu Item 37

Function

Function: Enable/disable the scanner by the microphone’s [UP]/[

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/ON

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: ON

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 38

Function

Function: Enable the CW signal path via the optional CW-N filter or enable the AM signal path via the optional AM

FunctionFunction filter. Available Values

Available Values: OFF/SSB/CW

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: OFF

DefaultDefault When the optional filter is installed, this Menu Item set to the corresponding value.

Menu Item 39

Function

Function: Adjust the audio input level from the TNC during 1200 bps Packet operation.

FunctionFunction

DIAL

1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label.

2. Recall this Menu Item (Menu #35 [

3. Press the

of the callsign).

4. Rotate the

store, then rotate the

5. Again rotate the

clockwise to move to the next character’s slot.

6. Repeat step 5 as many times as necessary to complete the name tag for the memory

7. Press the

] key to send a “dash” while built-in electronic keyer operation.

SEL

DIAL

SEL

LOCK MODE

[

knob only

)

MAIN STEP

[

DIAL

MEM GROUP

[

MEM TAG

[

SEL

DIAL

SEL

MIC KEY

[

MIC SCAN

[

OP FILTER

[

PKT MIC

[

knob momentarily to initiate callsign storing (appear the under bar on the first character

knob to select the first letter/number of your callsign, then rotate the

knob to save your completed callsign and exit.

]

LOCK

] key

key, [A](

]

A/B

) key. Etc.).

PWR

] key and [

]

speed.

]

MEM TAG

knob momentarily to initiate callsign storing (appear the under bar on the first character

knob to select the first character (number, letter, or symbol) in the name you with to

SEL

knob clockwise to move to the next character.

DIAL

knob to select the next number, letter, or symbol, then rotate the

knob to save the A/N (Alpha-Numeric) name and exit.

]

LOCK

] key)

]).

DWN

] keys.

DWN

] keys.

SEL

knob one

SEL

knob

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Available Values

Available Values: 0 ~ 100

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 50

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 40

Function

Function: Set the transceiver’s circuitry for the Packet baud rate to be used.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 1200/9600 bps

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 1200 bps

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 41

Function

Function: Set the delay time for scanner.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/3/5/10 sec

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 5 sec

DefaultDefault When this Menu Item set to “OFF,” the scanner stops continuously until press again the SCAN key.

Menu Item 42

Function

Function: Set the magnitude of the Repeater Shift.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 0 ~ 99.99 MHz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: Depends on transceiver version

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 43

Function

Function: Select the Spectrum Scope mode.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: CONT/CHK

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: CONT

DefaultDefault CONT: The Spectrum Scope sweeps continuously. CHK: The Spectrum Scope sweeps one cycle every 10 seconds.

Menu Item 44

Function

Function: Adjust the CW sidetone volume level.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 0 ~ 100

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 50

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 45

Function

Function: Select the operation of the front panel’s

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: RF-GAIN/SQL

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: Depends on transceiver version

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 46

Function

Function: Adjust the microphone gain level for the SSB mode.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 0 ~ 100

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 50

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 47

Function

Function: Select the tuning step for the

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 1/2.5/5 kHz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 2.5 kHz

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 48

Function

Function: Setting the CTCSS Tone Frequency.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 50 Standard CTCSS tones

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 88.5 Hz

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 49

Function

Function: Select the Automatic Power Off time (time before power goes off).

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 20 min

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: OFF

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 50

Function

Function: Set the “hang tome” for the VOX circuitly.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 100 ~ 2500 msec

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 500 msec

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 51

Function

Function: Set the gain of the VOX circuitry’s input audio detector.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: 1 ~ 100

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 50

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 52

Function

Function: Enable/disable the extended Menu Item.

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: OFF/ON

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: OFF

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 53

Function

Function: Select “Normal” or “Inverted” DCS code.

FunctionFunction

PKT RATE

[

RESUME

[

RPT SHIFT

[

SCOPE

[

]

SIDETONE

SQL/RF-G

SSB MIC

SSB STEP

TONE FREQ

TOT TIME

VOX DELAY

VOX GAIN

EXTEND

DCS INV

]

SQL/RF

knob.

]

SEL

knob on the SSB mode.

]

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Available Values

Available Values: Tn-Rn/Tn-Riv/Tiv-Rn/Tiv-Riv

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: Tn-Rn

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 54

Function

Function: Set the Rx Carrier Point for LSB

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: –300 ~ +300 Hz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 0 Hz

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 55

Function

Function: Set the Rx Carrier Point for USB

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: –300 ~ +300 Hz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 0 Hz

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 56

Function

Function: Set the Tx Carrier Point for LSB

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: –300 ~ +300 Hz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 0 Hz

DefaultDefault

Menu Item 57

Function

Function: Set the Tx Carrier Point for USB

FunctionFunction Available Values

Available Values: –300 ~ +300 Hz

Available ValuesAvailable Values Default

Default: 0 Hz

DefaultDefault

R LSB CAR

[

R USB CAR

[

T LSB CAR

[

T USB CAR

[

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