Yaesu FT DX 9000D TFT OPERATION MANUAL

PERATION

TFT

9000

ANUAL

FTDX9000 TFT OPERATION MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST

When turning on the transceiver for the first time, please set the local time as soon as possible. If this is not done, the various functions of the World Clock and Great Circle Map will not function correctly.

Note: If you wish to add a city to the City List that was programmed at the factory, you will need to supply your own USB or PS2 Keyboard. If you utilize one of the pre-loaded cities, a keyboard is not necessary.

You may also set up the local time for other locations, without a keyboard, using the cities that have been preloaded at the factory.

1. Powering Up the Transceiver

 On the rear panel, move the Power switch to the

“I” position to apply power from the power supply. The transceiver will not turn on yet, but power will now be supplied to the OCXO.

 Hold in the front panel POWER switch to turn the

transceiver on.

Note: The opening screen will appear on the TFT display, and the self-check function of the CPU inside the radio will begin. Then, the µ-Tuning circuitry will receive the data from the CPU, and it will perform its own self-check, and will preset itself to the proper settings for the current operating frequency.

While the µ-Tuning circuitry is obtaining the data, the drive mechanism will move from one end of its range to the other end (fast), and this will cause a temporary “motor” noise that can be heard; this, does not represent any trouble or problem.

When the radio is turned on for the first time, it takes about 50 seconds (from turning the radio on to completing the self- check) until the radio becomes ready to use; however, from the next time you turn it on, it will take around 10 seconds until the transceiver is ready for full operation.

2. Local Time Setup

 On the TFT, there should be a World Map dis-

played; if the World Map does not appear, find the [

DISP](Display) key below and to the right of the

TFT; press this key as many times as required to get the World Map to display on the TFT.

 Below the TFT, press the [F1](SET) key; the TFT

should now show LOCAL TIME -1; this setting has been pre-set for Japanese time at the factory.

3. Changing the Location

 To set the (highlighted) Time Zone, press the

[F7](

SELECT) key to engage setting of the de-

sired Time Zone. Use the [F1]() ~ [F4]() keys to choose the Time Zone, then press the [F7](

SELECT) key once more.

 The name of the country associated with the high-

lighted Time Zone may now be selected using the [F1]()

you have made your selection.

 You may now choose one of the cities displayed

in the same way. When you have made your choice, press the [F7](SELECT) key.

Advice: Depending on the country, there may be only one city (or no cities) listed. In these instances, to modify the setting, please first select the city name on the list, even if you do not see the city you want on the list; you may modify the city name later.

~ [F1]() keys. Press [F7](SELECT) when

4. Changing the City Name

(Please connect a PS/2 or USB Keyboard (not supplied) to do manual entry of a city name. If you are not entering a new city name, please skip to step (5) below).

 Use the [F1]() and [F2]() keys to highlight the

city name you wish to change. Now, press the [F7](

SELECT) key, then enter the name of the de-

sired city.

 When you have completed your input, press the

[F7](

SELECT) key once more.

5. Correcting the Date

 Use the [F1]() and [F2]() keys to highlight

“DATE,” then press the [F7](SELECT) key.

 Use the [F3]() and [F4]() keys to navigate to

each column of the date, then use the [F1]( and [F2]() keys to select the desired numbers in each column. Repeat for each column, to complete the date.

 When entry is complete, press the [F7](SELECT

key.

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FTDX9000 TFT OPERATION MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST

6. Time Setting

 Press the [F1]() and [F2]() keys to highlight

“TIME,” then press the [F7](SELECT) key to enter the time entry mode.

 Use the [F3]() and [F4]() keys to navigate to

the desired column in the date, then use the [F1]()

number in each column. Time is entered in 24hour format.

 When entry is complete, press the [F7](SELECT

key.

and [F2]() keys to select the desired

7. Setting up Daylight Saving Time

 Once you have selected the city to be utilized, use

the [F1]() and [F2]() keys to highlight DST (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME).

 Use the [F3]() and [F4]() keys to choose ON

or OFF.

8. Saving and Closing

 When you have completed all the above entries

to your satisfaction, press and hold in the [F7](

SELECT) key for two seconds to save all the

new settings. The chosen city and time zone will appear on the World Map page.

Note: The [F1](SET) key is only used when setting the city name and local time. If you make a mistake,

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press the [F7](SELECT) key momentarily. Pressing the [F7](SELECT) key for two seconds will return you to the World Map screen.

FTDX9000 TFT OPERATION MANUAL

BEFORE USING THE TFT DISPLAY

OPERATION OF THE TFT SCREEN

This TFT screen can show any of 8 different display options, described on the following pages. These are: World Clock, Spectrum Scope, Audio Scope/Oscilloscope, Log Book, Thermal Indication/SWR display, Great-Circle Map/Rotator Control, and the Memory Channel list. Also, the Menu will appear on the TFT, if engaged. To move to the desired screen, use the [

DISP](DISPLAY) key, located at the right low end of

the screen.

When the [DISP](DISPLAY) key is pressed momentarily, the screen changes, one by one, to the next consecutive.

[

Press and hold in the

[

“WORLD CLOCK” Screen

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

If the [DISP](DISPLAY) key is pressed for 2 seconds, the screen goes back to the previous screen.

If you do not want to change the setting, or if you wish to suspend the setting procedure, press the [ not be saved, and the screen will move forward to the next display.

On each screen, the action of the function key may vary. At the bottom area of the screen, the function is indicated; please confirm the function displayed as you read along.

Press the

MNU] button

DISP](DISPLAY) key. Any changes you started will

“MENU LIST” Screen

Press and hold in the

[

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

“SPECTRUM SCOPE” Screen

Press and hold in the

[

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

“AUDIO SCOPE/OSCILLO SCOPE” Screen

Press and hold in the

[

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

Press the [

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

[

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

Press the [

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

Press the [

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

Press the

“MEMORY CHANNEL LIST” Screen

[

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

[

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

Press the

“ROTAT OR CONTROL” Screen

Press the

Press and hold in the [

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

Press and hold in the [

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

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Press the

[

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

Press and hold in the

[

DISP(DISPLAY)] button

“LOG BOOK” Screen “SWR MONITOR” Screen

FTDX9000 TFT OPERATION MANUAL

BEFORE USING THE TFT DISPLAY

MENU MODE OPERATION

If you want to change a configuration setting of this radio, you are able to display the Menu mode on the TFT screen, so you can change it efficiently. In order to enter the “Menu” mode, press the [MNU] key momentarily; the Menu screen will now appear on the screen. By rotating the Main Tuning knob, you can move to the desired item you want to change now you can choose the revised setting by rotating the CLAR/VFO-B knob. It is also possible to move the Menu items and values by pressing the function keys located below the TFT screen. For details, please refer to “How to Use the Menu Mode.”

When you have completed the changes to the Menu item(s), press and hold in the [MNU] key for 2 seconds; the setting(s) will now be saved. If you do not want to save the new setting, press the [MNU] key momentarily; the radio will revert to its previous condition.

There are 161 items in the Menu mode, and they are grouped; the group name is displayed at the left top of the list screen. It will be convenient for you if you initially select the group, by rotating the Main Tuning knob, and then select the item you want.

The groups are as follows.

1. AGC:

2. DISPLAY:

3. FH-2:

4. GENERAL:

5. MODE-AM, MODE-CW, MODE-DATA, MODE- DM, MODE-PKT, MODE-RTTY, MODE-SSB

6. RX AUDIO:

7. RX DSP: RX Filter bandwidth and shaping

8. SCOPE: Setup of the starting frequency for the Spectrum Scope

9. TUNING: Setup of the Dial steps

10.TX AUDIO: Setup of the Parametric Equalizer

11. TX GNRL:Setup of the

For detailed information regarding the Menu mode, please see the “How to Use the Menu Mode” section of this manual, and the operation manual of the radio.

MENU MODE RESET

It is possible to reset (only) the Menu mode settings back to their factory default. Do this if you want to clear all settings out, and start fresh with the original values.

1. Turn off the radio.

2. Turn the radio on while pressing and holding in the [MNU] key.

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BEFORE USING THE TFT DISPLAY

Main (VFO-A) & Sub (VFO-B) Fields

These areas of the TFT contain information about the status of the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) VFOs.

MODE Fields

These fields indicate the operating mode in use on the above VFOs.

TX Frequency/Clarifier/ Antenna Selection Fields

These notations advise which VFO is being used for transmission, status of the Clarifier, and a notation of which antenna has been selected on that VFO.

Filter Fields

These fields note the offset status for the Tuning or VRF filters, as well as the Roofing filter selection, for each VFO.

Filter Shift Fields

These fields graphically depict the positions of the DSP RX filters for the Main and Sub VFOs, indicating any “IF Shift” or “Width” tuning changes applied.

Bandwidth Fields

This field indicates the net receiver bandwidth currently set for the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) VFOs.

Date Field

The current date is displayed here.

Local Time-1 Field

The current time at your location (Local Time-1) is displayed here.

GPS Field

If you have connected an after-market GPS unit (one providing NMEA location data) to the rear panel of the transceiver, “ ” icon will appear here.

Local Time-2 Field

The Local Time-2 time, as programmed, will appear here.

Timer Field

When the On Timer has been engaged, “TIMER” will appear here; when the Alarm has been engaged, “ALARM” will appear in this field.

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FTDX9000 TFT OPERATION MANUAL

BEFORE USING THE TFT DISPLAY

Local Time-1 Field

The current time at your location (Local Time-1) is displayed here.

Local Time-2 Field

The Local Time-2 time, as programmed, will appear here.

World Time Field

This area shows the current time at the city selected on the World Map display.

TFT Display Pages

Individual pages are provided for a wide variety of information or command purposes. Included are the World Map page, Spectrum Scope page, Audio Scope/Oscilloscope page, TX PA Temperature/SWR page, Direction finding/Rotator Control Page, Log Book Page, Memory Channel page, and the Menu page.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before Using the TFT Display ......................................................................................................................... 2

How to Use the World Clock function............................................................................................................ 7

About the World Clock .................................................................................................................................. 7

Explanation of the Function Keys on the World Map Screen ....................................................................... 7

SET (LOCAL-TIME1) Setup ......................................................................................................................... 8

FORMAT (TIME FORMAT) Setup ................................................................................................................ 8

City Selection 9

Miscellaneous World Clock Setup Options ................................................................................................. 10

OFF Timer and Alarm Setup ........................................................................................................................ 11

Spectrum Scope 12

About the Spectrum Scope ......................................................................................................................... 12

Explanation of the Function Keys on the Spectrum Scope Screen ............................................................ 12

Using the CTR (Center) Display Mode ....................................................................................................... 14

Using the LBWS (Limited Band Width Sweep) Function ............................................................................ 16

Using the FIX (Fixed) Mode ........................................................................................................................ 17

Audio Scope/Oscilloscope ............................................................................................................................ 18

About the Audio Scope/Oscilloscope .......................................................................................................... 18

Explanation of the Function Keys on the Audio Scope and Oscilloscope Screen ...................................... 18

Using the Audio Scope................................................................................................................................ 19

Audio Scope Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 19

Using the Oscilloscope ............................................................................................................................... 20

Oscilloscope Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 20

Log Book Function ........................................................................................................................................ 22

About the Log Book .................................................................................................................................... 22

Explanation of the Function Keys on the Log Book Screen ........................................................................ 22

Log Book Example ...................................................................................................................................... 23

CONFIG Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 24

CONFIG SETTING Mode Setup ................................................................................................................. 25

Log Book Data Input ................................................................................................................................... 26

Log Book Previous-QSO Check (CHECK) ................................................................................................. 27

Editing Log Book Entries............................................................................................................................. 27

Saving Log Book ......................................................................................................................................... 28

Loading Log Data (LOAD) .......................................................................................................................... 28

Summary Check ......................................................................................................................................... 29

Temperature/SWR Indication ........................................................................................................................ 30

About the Temperature/SWR Indication ..................................................................................................... 30

Explanation of the Function Keys on the Temperature/SWR Indication Screen......................................... 30

Graphic Meter Display ................................................................................................................................ 31

Swept SWR Display .................................................................................................................................... 31

Using the Marker on the SWR Graph ......................................................................................................... 32

Great Circle Map/Rotator Control Function ................................................................................................ 34

About the Great Circle Map/Rotator Control Function Screen.................................................................... 34

Explanation of the Function Keys on the Great Circle Map/Rotator Control Function Screen ................... 34

Manual Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 36

Preset Mode................................................................................................................................................ 37

Memory Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 38

Using the Memory Channel List ................................................................................................................... 39

About the Memory Channel List.................................................................................................................. 39

Explanation of the Function Keys on the Memory Channel List Screen ..................................................... 39

Erasing a Memory Channel/Restoring an Erased Memory Channel .......................................................... 40

Saving Memory Data .................................................................................................................................. 40

Loading Memory Data................................................................................................................................. 41

Using the MENU Mode .................................................................................................................................. 42

About the MENU Mode ............................................................................................................................... 42

Menu Mode Reset ................................................................................................................................. 42

Explanation of the Function Keys on the Menu Mode Screen .................................................................... 43

Memu Mode Configuration Changes .......................................................................................................... 44

Saving Menu Configuration Data ................................................................................................................ 45

Loading Menu Data ..................................................................................................................................... 46

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FTDX9000 TFT OPERATION MANUAL

HOW TO USE THE WORLD CLOCK

ABOUT THE WORLD CLOCK

The World Clock displays the time in various coun-

tries, and the day/night areas are also indicated on

the map, including the Grey Line near the terminator.

The difference between the daylight areas in the

Southern and Northern Hemispheres is displayed

correctly, and is updated in real time. For DX hunt-

ing, this can be a very important and convenient tool

for specific long distance HF QSOs, for example, as

you can target the time the other station might have

access to, say, the 80-meter band, enabling you to

complete a QSO. In addition, an alarm is provided

which beeps with respect to a designated area at a

designated time, and the auto-off timer can also be

EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION KEYS ON THE WORLD MAP SCREEN

matched to any desired area you stipulate.

Note: When you turn on the transceiver for the first time after your purchasing this radio, please set the local time (the place where you operate this radio), and confirm this setting. If this is not done, the various functions of the World clock and Great Circle map will not function correctly. Regarding the setting of the Local time, please see the “PLEASE READ THIS FIRST” information.

If the World Map does not initially appear, press the [

DISP](DISPLAY) key (momentarily) as many times

as necessary to display the World Map screen.



LIST

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[F1](SET



Selects the LOCAL TIME-1 setup screen.

[F2](FORMAT



Selects 12-hour or 24-hour time format.

[F3](CITY



Selects the World Map for City selection.

[F4](



Displays the City setup list.

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[F5](







TIMER

Selects the TIMER setup screen.

[F7](

MAP

This lets you select between the World Map regular screen and the map that includes Daylight/ Darkness display.

[

DISP](DISPLAY

Press this key to switch the TFT to the “SPECTRUM SCOPE” screen.

Press and hold in this key to switch the TFT to the “MEMORY CHANNEL LIST” screen.

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HOW TO USE THE WORLD CLOCK

SET (LOCAL-TIME1) SETUP

Please see the “PLEASE READ THIS FIRST” information.

FORMAT (TIME FORMAT) SETUP

This procedure lets you choose between 12-hour and24-hour time display format.

1. While the World Map is displayed, press [F2](

FORMAT) key to select TIME FORMAT.

2. Press the [F1](), [F2](), [F3](), [F4]() key, and select 12-hour or 24-hour display for LOCALTIME1, CLOCAL-TIME2, and the WORLD CITY LIST. When SEC is set to “ON”, the “seconds” digits will be shown at the top right corner of the TFT screen, in the Local Time indication area. Advice: If you press [F6](SECADJ) key, the “sec- onds” indication will reset to “00.” Use this to sunc your clock to a time standard such as WWV.

3. When all settings are complete, press and hold in [F7](

SELECT) key for 2 seconds to exit.

“TIME FORMAT” Select





“SELECT” Keys



Set to “00” Second

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HOW TO USE THE WORLD CLOCK

CITY SELECTION

It is possible to select any city name which is displayed on the World Clock screen.

Advice: The order of the display of the cities can be changed later; for now, please just select one of the supplied city names. There may only be one city shown in some countries; however, it is possible to add cities, if desired. If you wish to add a city to the City List that was programmed at the factory, you will need to supply your own USB or PS/2 Keyboard. If you utilize one of the pre-loaded cities, a keyboard is not necessary.

1. Press the [F3](CITY) key while the World Map is displayed, and the TFT will show the “Area Selection” screen.

2. Press the [F1](), [F2](), [F3](), [F4]() keys to select the time zone in which the desired city is located.

3. Confirm that the desired area is highlighted, and press the [F7](SELECT) key momentarily. Now the country list for the selected zone will be displayed.

4. Use the [F1](), [F2](), [F3](), [F4]() keys to select the desired country in this area.

5. Now press the [F7](SELECT) key momentarily, and you will see the list of the city names in the country selected.

6. Press the [F1](), [F2](), [F3](), [F4]() key to select the desired city. Even if the city displayed is the only one in the country, select it anyway.

7. Once you have pressed the [F7](SELECT) key momentarily, the selected country name and the city name will be indicated, thanks to the procedure mentioned above. If you want to input a city name which is not in the list, press the [F7](

SELECT) key after confirming that the city

name is highlighted. Then, enter the city name you want.

8. Press the [F1](), [F2](), [F3](), [F4]() key to set DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (Summer Time), DISPLAY MAP (display or not display city names on the World Clock screen), or HIGHLIGHT (select highlighted indication (yellow) or normal (white) indication).

9. When finished, press and hold in the [F7](

SELECT) key for 2 seconds to exit.

“AREA SELECTION” SCREEN

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“COUNTRY SELECTION” SCREEN

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HOW TO USE THE WORLD CLOCK

MISCELLANEOUS WORLD CLOCK SETUP OPTIONS

It is possible to change the order of selection of the city times, as well as the display color, etc.

1. On the World Map Screen, press the [F4](LIST key to select the “City Name List” screen.

2. If you want to change the order of the city times as indicated at the middle of the TFT screen, press the [F1]() or [F2]() keys to move the cursor to the city name you want to change the position of. When the [F6](DOWN) key is pressed, the position goes downward. If you need to move it further, repeat as necessary.

3. If you want to change other settings of a city, select the city name by pressing the [F1](q) or [F2](p) keys to highlight the city, then press the [F7](

SELECT) key momentarily. Now the screen

will change to the city setup screen, where the following settings can be done: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (to select Summer time), DISPLAY MAP (display or not display city names on the World Clock screen), and HIGHLIGHT (select yellow or white highlighting indication for cities).

4. If you want to delete a city from the World Clock screen, move the cursor to the city name by pressing the [F1]() or [F2]() keys , then press the [F4](

DEL) key.

5. When finished, press and hold in [F7](SELECT for 2 seconds to exit.

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

“LIST” Select

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

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“SELECT” Keys

“DELETE” Key

Advice: On the DISPLAY MAP setting, if the city name indication is selected, the city name will be displayed on the World Map. When “NO” is selected, the city name will not be displayed, and only the city name and the current time is indicated at the middle of the TFT screen.

For the HIGHLIGHT setting (city name: highlighted or not highlighted), if “Highlight” (YES) is selected, the city name on the world map will be shown in yellow font color.

If “NOT Highlighted” (NO) is selected, the city name will be indicated in white.

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HOW TO USE THE WORLD CLOCK

OFF TIMER AND ALARM SETUP

It is easy to set the OFF Timer and Alarm times.

As to the OFF TIMEER, countdown intervals of 120/90/60/30/15 minutes, and OFF, can be selected. For the alarm setting, it is possible to choose either LOCAL-TIME1 or LOCAL-TIME2, set the alarm time, set the Alarm ON or OFF, and/or sound the alarm one time only or every day.

1. On the World Map screen, press the [F5](TIMER key to move to the OFF TIMER and ALARM setup screen.

2. Press the [F1](), [F2](), [F3](), [F4]() key to move the cursor to the desired setup item; the selected item will be highlighted. OFF TIMER setup:

120/90/60/30/15 minutes, and OFF

ALARM setup:

(When setting up the Alarm, be sure to set the OFF TIMER setting to OFF!)

TIME ZONE (LOCAL TIME-1/LOCAL TIME-2) ALARM TIME ALARM ON/OFF CYCLE (ONCE/DAILY)

3. Press and hold in [F7](SELECT) key for 2 sec- onds to close and exit.

Advice: When the OFF timer is engaged (power is shut off), the condition of the radio is the same as if the power switch on the front panel has been turned off. The Main power (circuit breaker) is not turned off. Therefore, power to the OCXO will be Maintained, retaining the high frequency stability.

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

“TIMER” Select

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OFF TIMER AND ALARM SETUP PAGE

The Alarm will ring for around 60 seconds. If you want to stop the alarm, press any of the keys located on the front panel.

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SPECTRUM SCOPE

ABOUT THE SPECTRUM SCOPE

This page displays the Spectrum Scope which is convenient for monitoring band activity.

The entire screen will become the spectrum display, and you can see both strong and weak signals clearly and easily. Not only the Main (VFO-A) is shown, but the spectrum of the Sub (VFO-B) side can be also switched in and displayed simultaneously.

Besides simultaneous display of the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) spectra, the LBWS function allow you to realize very high-speed signal detection over a limited band segment. The CTR mode let you monitor close by your current frequency (your frequency is located at the center of the screen), and the FIX mode can also be engaged, whereby the left edge frequency is fixed. These features have been carefully considered for their utility in actual Amateur Ra-

dio operation.

If the Spectrum Scope is not currently displayed, press the [DISP](DISPLAY) key momentarily as many times as needed to bring up the Spectrum Scope display screen.

Advice: The Spectrum Scope function of the FTDX9000 is a very intelligent capability, and it includes a wide array functions; if you lose your way during operation of this function, press the [DISP](DISPLAY key momentarily to change the screen, and then return again to the Spectrum Scope screen.

Quick Point: The vertical axis of the Spectrum Scope is 10 dB per division. During transmission, the transmitter’s waveform will be displayed.

EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION KEYS ON THE SPECTRUM SCOPE SCREEN

Below you will find the explanation of the function keys utilized while the Spectrum Scope is displayed. Depending on the individual screen in use, the functions of the function keys located just below the TFT screen varies. Please confirm the function displayed on the screen during operation.

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[F1](FUNC



Moves you to the function screen of the Spectrum Scope used for setup of the MKR (Marker) function, etc. Advice: On this screen, the functions assigned to the function keys can be changed. If you want to go back to the previous screen, press the [F7](

EXIT) key.

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[F2](



SPAN) “Bandwidth”

By pressing this key momentarily, it is possible to set the range of frequencies from the left edge to the right edge. If the setting is toggled to 2500 kHz, and you press this key once more, the span returns to 25 kHz again. At the top of the screen, the current span is indicated below the span indication.

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SPECTRUM SCOPE

EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION KEYS ON THE SPECTRUM SCOPE SCREEN

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25 kHz 500 kHz

[F3](ATT) “Attenuator”



By pressing this key, the attenuation can be switched as shown below. The noise level on the band will vary according to conditions, your antenna, the time of day, etc.; please select the appropriate value for current conditions.



0 dB

10 dB

[F4](



Selects the VFO which is to be shown. In the case of “Single” display, the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) VFOs can be toggled alternately. In the “Dual” mode, both VFOs will be shown.

[F5](



This key switches between Single and Dual VFO Spectrum Scope display. When Dual is selected, the Main VFO will occupy the upper position, and the Sub VFO the lower. When this key is pressed once more, the radio will revert to “Single” display. If you want to change the setup of a Spectrum Scope VFO, press the [F4]( the upper side or lower side. Select the side which you want to change, then press the [F3](ATT) key or the [F2](SPAN) key to change those respective settings just for the selected VFO. In the Dual display mode, when you want to confirm the setup situation, press the [F6](STATUS key to show the current settings for that screen. Press the key once again to make the setup screen disappear.

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A/B

DUAL

A/B) key. In this case, the frame will move to

50 kHz



1000 kHz



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

100 kHz

20 dB



2500 kHz



0 dB ......



250 kHz



25 kHz ......

[F6](

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CTR/FIX

By pressing this key, it is possible to switch between the CTR mode and FIX mode. In the CTR mode, the current operating frequency is displayed at the center of the screen; in the FIX mode, the frequency selected via the Menu is fixed at the left edge of the display. Advice: In either CTR or the FIX mode, the current operating frequency is indicated on the screen by the yellow arrow (), for ease of status recognition.

[F7](

LBWS

Press this key to activate the “Limited Band Width Sweep” (LBWS) function, which permits highspeed sweeping of a band segment. As the bandwidth is set narrower, the sweep speed becomes faster, allowing the scope to capture signals with quicker resolution. The bandwidth can be set to 50 %, 30 % or 10 % of the full span. The sweep speed becomes faster by the following amounts:

50 %: about 2 times faster 30 %: about 3 times faster 10 %: about 10 times faster

NORMAL

LBWS-2(30%

Advice: When you enter the LBWS mode, the function keys below the TFT display change. It is possible to move the sweep position by pressing the [F5]() and [F6]() key. If you want to return to normal operation, press [F6](

LBWS) key as needed.

Please note that LBWS can not be used in the FIX mode. Please use LBWS only in the CTR mode.

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LBWS-1(50%

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LBWS-3(10%

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NORMAL ......

FIX MODE SETUP (LEFT EDGE FREQUENCY

Press the [MNU] key momentarily to enter the Menu mode. Select the item which you want to change by rotating the Main Tuning knob (in this case, the item will be one of the items in the range from SCOPE “108: MAIN FIX 1.8 MHz” to “129: SUB FIX 50MHz”). Then change the setting by rotating the CLAR/VFO-B knob.

When the change is completed, press and hold in the [MNU] key for 2 seconds to save the change.

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DISP](DISPLAY

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Press this key to switch the TFT to the “AUDIO SCOPE/OSCILLOSCOPE” screen.

Press and hold in this key to switch the TFT to the “WORLD CLOCK” screen.

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If you do not want to save the change, press the [MNU] key momentarily. The radio will go back to the previous condition/situation.

There are many setup items in the Menu mode, and they are grouped for easy recognition; the group name is displayed at the top left corner of the list screen. It is usually more convenient if you initially select the group by rotating the Main Dial, and then select the item you want.

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SPECTRUM SCOPE

USING THE CTR (CENTER

It is possible to switch between the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) VFOs. Also, dual display of both VFOs is available (Upper: Main (VFO-A) and Lower: Sub (VFO-B)).

Also, the LBWS (Limited Band Width Sweep) mode lets you perform a high-speed, high-resolution sweep of a limited band segment.

1. Press the [F6](CTR/FIX) key to change to the CTR mode.

2. By pressing [F6](CTR/FIX) key, the CTR mode and the FIX mode will be toggled alternately. In the CTR mode, the center frequency (your current operating frequency) will displayed and the frequency indication located at the mid of the display will be shown as FREQUENCY. Also, the yellow “” arrow will appear at the center of the display, indicating your current operating frequency.

3. Press the [F2](SPAN) key to select the desired frequency span to monitor. By pressing the [F2](SPAN) key, the span will change as follows.

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25 kHz 500 kHz

4. Press this key to select the attenuation value according to current propagation conditions, your operating frequency and antenna, etc.

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0 dB

10 dB

5. Press the [F4](A/B) key to select the desired VFO to monitor.

6. If you want to display both VFO spectra, press the [F5](DUAL) key to engage the dual display mode. The Main (VFO-A) will appear in the upper display field, and the Sub (VFO-B) will appear in the lower. When dual display is engaged, if the [F6](

STATUS) key is pressed, the setup status will

be indicated on the screen. When this key is pressed again, the setup status screen will disappear.

50 kHz

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1000 kHz

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100 kHz

20 dB

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2500 kHz

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0 dB ......

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250 kHz

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25 kHz ......

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ISPLAY MODE

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“SPAN” Select

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“FIX/CRT” Select

DUAL DISPLAY MODE

USING THE MARKER

 Press the [F1](FUNC) key to show the screen

for setup of the Marker. The indication [F1](

FUNC) will change to [F1](MKR ON/OFF);

now press [F1](MKR ON/OFF) once again, and the Marker line will be displayed at the center of the screen.

 It is possible to change the position of the marker

by pressing the [F2]() and [F3]() key. If you want to center on a strong signal, you can move the marker to the screen position occupied by that signal. When the [F5](CF) key is pressed momentarily (one touch), the marker position will return to the center.

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 In order to remove the marker, press the

[F1](

MKR ON/OFF) key.

 When you want to return to the Spectrum Scope

screen, press the [F7](EXIT) key. If the screen returns to the previous screen (with the Marker displayed), the marker will remain on the screen.

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