Yaesu FTDX9000MP/Contest Data Management OPERATION MANUAL
FT
DX
9000MP/Contest
Data Management
O
PERATION
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ANUAL
FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT 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 PS/2 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.
When using the FT DX 9000MP, please note that there are two power switches that must be turned on in order
for the transceiver to operate. One power switch is on the top case of the FPS-9000H Power Supply (on the
contest version, it is on the right side of the rear panel), and this switch must be turned on before pressing the
power switch on the front panel of the transceiver. For interconnection information for the FT DX 9000MP and
the FPS-9000H, please see page 14 of the FT DX 9000MP Operating Manual.
1. Connecting an External Monitor
(not supplied)
Please connect your after-market monitor to the
DISPLAY connector on the rear panel of the FT
dx 9000MP/Contest.
2. Turning the Transceiver On
To turn the transceiver on, first
press the Power switch on the
top panel of the FPS-9000H
(so that the “I” side is pressed
downward).
In the case of the FT DX 9000
Contest, the power supply
Power switch is on the right
side of the rear panel; just as
with the FPS-9000H, press
this switch so that the “I” side
is pressed in.
Hold in the front panel
POWER switch to turn the
transceiver on.
will take around 10 seconds until the transceiver is
ready for full operation.
: When the optional µ-TUNE units are installed, you
may notice the sound of a small motor running
inside the transceiver. This is completely normal;
it is the sound of the µ-TUNE motors presetting
themselves.
3. Local Time Setup
If you press and hold in the [ENT] key for more
than two seconds, white letters will appear at the
bottom of the screen to indicate various functions,
and the [BAND] keys will act as “Function” keys.
On the after-market monitor, there should be a
World Map displayed; if the World Map does not
appear, find the [8/21](Display) key below and to
the right of the after-market monitor; press this
key as many times as required to get the World
Map to display on the after-market monitor.
Note: The opening screen will appear on the after-market monitor
to the DISPLAY, and the selfcheck function of the CPU inside
the radio will begin. Then, the µTuning 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
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“Function tabs”
Below the after-market monitor, press the [1/
1.8](SET) key; the monitor should now show
LOCAL TIME -1; this setting has been pre-set for
Japanese time at the factory.
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST
4. Changing the Location
To set the (highlighted) Time Zone, press the [7/
18](SELECT) key to engage setting of the de-
sired Time Zone. Use the [1/1.8]() ~ [4/7](
keys to choose the Time Zone, then press the [7/
18](SELECT) key once more.
The name of the country associated with the high-
lighted Time Zone may now be selected using the
[
1/1.8]() ~ [4/7]() keys. Press [7/18](SELECT
when 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 [7/18](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.
5. 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 (6) below).
Use the [1/1.8]() and [2/3.5]() keys to high-
light the city name you wish to change. Now, press
the [7/18](SELECT) key, then enter the name of
the desired city.
When entry is complete, press the [7/18](SE-
LECT) key.
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7. Time Setting
Press the [1/1.8]() and [2/3.5]() keys to high-
light “TIME,” then press the [7/18](SELECT) key
to enter the time entry mode.
Use the [3/5]() and [4/7]() keys to navigate to
the desired column in the date, then use the [1/
1.8]() and [2/3.5]() keys to select the desired
number in each column. Time is entered in 24hour format.
When entry is complete, press the [7/18](SE-
LECT) key.
8. Setting up Daylight Saving Time
Once you have selected the city to be utilized,
use the [1/1.8]() and [2/3.5]() keys to highlight DST (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME).
Use the [3/5]() and [4/7]() keys to choose ON
or OFF.
When you have completed your input, press the
[
7/18](SELECT) key once more.
6. Correcting the Date
Use the [1/1.8]() and [2/3.5]() keys to high-
light “DATE,” then press the [7/18](SELECT) key.
Use the [3/5]() and [4/7]() keys to navigate to each
column of the date, then use the [1/1.8]() and [2/
3.5]() keys to select the desired numbers in each
column. Repeat for each column, to complete the date.
9. Saving and Closing
When you have completed all the above entries
to your satisfaction, press and hold in the [7/
18](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 [1/1.8](SET) key is only used when set-
ting the city name and local time. If you make a mistake, press the [7/18](SELECT) key momentarily.
Pressing the [7/18](SELECT) key for two seconds
will return you to the World Map screen.
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BEFORE USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR
ABOUT DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION
A number of informative and useful displays will appear when you connect your monitor to the rear-panel
DISPLAY terminal. These include the World Clock, Spectrum Scope, Audio Scope and Oscilloscope, Log Book,
Temperature and SWR indications, Memory Channel List, and Rotator Control with a Great Circle Map. These
various “pages” may be selected by pressing the [8/21] “Band” (DISPLAY) key. Please see Page three.
1. Press and hold in the [ENT] key for at least two
seconds.
White letters will appear at the bottom of the
screen to indicate various functions, and the
[BAND] keys will act as “Function” keys.
If you once more press and hold in the [ENT] key
for at least two seconds, the white-lettered tabs
will disappear, and control of the various functions will be cut off; the [BAND] keys will no longer
act as “Function” keys.
2. If you press the [8/21](DISPLAY) key momentarily,
each press will bring up a new display page.
If you press and hold in the [8/21](DISPLAY) key
for at least two seconds, you will “backspace” to
the previous page.
Function keys (BAND keys)
[1/1.8] ~ [8/21] keys
[ENT] key
If you do not want to change the setting, or if you
wish to suspend the setting procedure, press the [8/
21](DISPLAY) key. Any changes you started will 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.
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Function tabs
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BEFORE USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR
ABOUT DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION
Press the
[
MNU] button
“WORLD CLOCK” Screen
Press and hold in the
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
“SPECTRUM SCOPE” Screen
Press and hold in the
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
Press the
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
Press the
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
Press and hold in the
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
Press the
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
“MENU LIST” Screen
“MEMORY CHANNEL LIST” Screen
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
Press the
Press and hold in the
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
“AUDIO SCOPE/OSCILLO SCOPE” Screen
Press and hold in the
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
“LOG BOOK” Screen
Press the
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
Press the
[
8/21(DISPLAY
button
Press and hold in the
[
8/21(DISPLAY
button
)]
)]
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
“ROTAT OR CONTROL” Screen
Press the
“SWR MONITOR” Screen
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Press and hold in the
[
8/21(DISPLAY)] button
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BEFORE USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR
ABOUT MENU MODE OPERATION
The Menu mode’s various selections and parameters can be displayed on the external monitor. For details on
menu operation, please see the discussion below.
Entering the Menu Mode
1. If you press and hold in the [ENT] key for more
than two seconds, white letters will appear at the
bottom of the screen to indicate various functions,
and the [BAND] keys will act as “Function” keys.
If you once more press and hold in the [ENT] key
for at least two seconds, the white-lettered tabs
will disappear, and control of the various functions will be cut off; the [BAND] keys will no longer
act as “Function” keys.
2. Press the [MNU] key momentarily. The Menu list
will appear on the after-market monitor, and you
will see the Menu Number, Menu Groups, Menu
Items, and the current settings for each item display on the monitor.
3. Rotate the Main Tuning knob to select the
Menu item you wish to work on.
4. Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob to change the
current setting of the selected Menu item.
5. 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.
MAIN Tuning knob
Function keys (BAND keys)
[1/1.8] ~ [8/21] keys
[ENT] key
MNU key
CLAR/VFO-B knob
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Function tabs
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BEFORE USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR
ABOUT MENU MODE OPERATION
There are 160 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.
MNU
POWER switch
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BEFORE USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR
Main (VFO-A) & Sub (VFO-B) Fields
These areas of the Display 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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BEFORE USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR
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.
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 an External Monitor .................................................................................................................. 2
How to Use the World Clock function ........................................................................................................... 9
About the World Clock .................................................................................................................................. 9
Explanation of the Function Keys on the World Map Screen ....................................................................... 9
SET (LOCAL-TIME1) Setup ....................................................................................................................... 10
FORMAT (TIME FORMAT) Setup .............................................................................................................. 10
City Selection ...........................................................................................................................................11
Miscellaneous World Clock Setup Options ................................................................................................ 12
OFF Timer and Alarm Setup ....................................................................................................................... 13
Spectrum Scope .......................................................................................................................................... 14
About the Spectrum Scope ......................................................................................................................... 14
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Spectrum Scope Screen............................................................ 14
Using the CTR (Center) Display Mode ....................................................................................................... 16
Using the LBWS (Limited Band Width Sweep) Function ........................................................................... 18
Using the FIX (Fixed) Mode ........................................................................................................................ 19
Audio Scope/Oscilloscope ........................................................................................................................... 20
About the Audio Scope/Oscilloscope ......................................................................................................... 20
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Audio Scope and Oscilloscope Screen ..................................... 20
Using the Audio Scope ............................................................................................................................... 21
Audio Scope Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 21
Using the Oscilloscope ............................................................................................................................... 22
Oscilloscope Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 22
Log Book Function ........................................................................................................................................ 24
About the Log Book .................................................................................................................................... 24
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Log Book Screen ....................................................................... 24
Log Book Example...................................................................................................................................... 25
CONFIG Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 26
CONFIG SETTING Mode Setup ...................................................................................................................... 27
Log Book Data Input ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Log Book Previous-QSO Check (CHECK) ................................................................................................. 29
Editing Log Book Entries ............................................................................................................................ 29
Saving Log Data ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Loading Log Data (LOAD) .......................................................................................................................... 30
Summary Check ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Temperature/SWR Indication ........................................................................................................................ 32
About the Temperature/SWR Indication ..................................................................................................... 32
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Temperature/SWR Indication Screen ........................................ 32
Graphic Meter Display ................................................................................................................................ 33
Swept SWR Display.................................................................................................................................... 33
Using the Marker on the SWR Graph ......................................................................................................... 34
Great Circle Map/Rotator Control Function ................................................................................................ 36
About the Great Circle Map/Rotator Control Function Screen ................................................................... 36
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Great Circle Map/Rotator Control Function Screen .................. 36
Manual Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 38
Preset Mode ............................................................................................................................................... 39
Memory Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 40
Using the Memory Channel List ................................................................................................................... 41
About the Memory Channel List ................................................................................................................. 41
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Memory Channel List Screen .................................................... 41
Erasing a Memory Channel/Restoring an Erased Memory Channel ......................................................... 42
Saving Memory Data .................................................................................................................................. 42
Loading Memory Data ................................................................................................................................ 43
Using the MENU Mode .................................................................................................................................. 44
About the MENU Mode ............................................................................................................................... 44
Menu Mode Reset ................................................................................................................................. 44
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Menu Mode Screen ................................................................... 45
Memu Mode Configuration Changes .......................................................................................................... 46
Saving Menu Configuration Data................................................................................................................ 47
Loading Menu Data .................................................................................................................................... 48
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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 termina-
tor. 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
[
8/21](DISPLAY) key (momentarily) as many times
as necessary to display the World Map screen.
[1/1.8](SET
Selects the LOCAL TIME-1 setup screen.
[2/3.5](FORMAT
Selects 12-hour or 24-hour time format.
[3/5](CITY
Selects the World Map for City selection.
[
4/7](LIST
Displays the City setup list.
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[
5/10](TIMER
Selects the TIMER setup screen.
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[
7/18](MAP
This lets you select between the World Map regular screen and the map that includes Daylight/
Darkness display.
[
8/21](DISPLAY
Press this key to switch the Display to the “SPEC-
TRUM SCOPE” screen.
Press and hold in this key to switch the Display 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 and 24-hour time display format.
1. While the World Map is displayed, press [2/
3.5](FORMAT) key to select TIME FORMAT.
2. Press the [1/1.8](), [2/3.5](), [3/5](), [4/7](
key, and select 12-hour or 24-hour display for LOCAL-TIME1, 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 [6/14](SECADJ) key, the
“seconds” 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 [7/18](SELECT) key for 2 seconds to exit.
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“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 [3/5](CITY) key while the World Map is
displayed, and the Display will show the “Area
Selection” screen.
2. Press the [1/1.8](), [2/3.5](), [3/5](), [4/7](
keys to select the time zone in which the desired
city is located.
3. Confirm that the desired area is highlighted, and
press the [7/18](SELECT) key momentarily. Now
the country list for the selected zone will be displayed.
4. Use the [1/1.8](), [2/3.5](), [3/5](), [4/7](
keys to select the desired country in this area.
5. Now press the [7/18](SELECT) key momentarily,
and you will see the list of the city names in the
country selected.
6. Press the [1/1.8](), [2/3.5](), [3/5](), [4/7](
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 [7/18](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 [7/18](SE-
LECT) key after confirming that the city name is
highlighted. Then, enter the city name you want.
8. Press the [1/1.8](), [2/3.5](), [3/5](), [4/7](
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 [7/18](SE-
LECT) key for 2 seconds to exit.
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“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 [4/7](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 Display screen,
press the [1/1.8]() or [2/3.5]() keys to move
the cursor to the city name you want to change
the position of. When the [6/14](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 [1/1.8]() or
[2/3.5]() keys to highlight the city, then press
the [7/18](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 [1/1.8]() or [2/3.5]() keys , then press
the [4/7](DEL) key.
5. When finished, press and hold in [7/18](SELECT
for 2 seconds to exit.
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“LIST” Select
)
“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 Display 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 [5/
10](TIMER) key to move to the OFF TIMER and
ALARM setup screen.
2. Press the [1/1.8](), [2/3.5](), [3/5](), [4/7](
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 [7/18](SELECT) key for 2 sec-
onds to close and exit.
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“TIMER” Select
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.
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.
OFF TIMER AND ALARM SETUP PAGE
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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 [8/21](DISPLAY) key momentarily as many
times as needed to bring up the Spectrum Scope
display screen.
Advice: The Spectrum Scope function of the
DX9000 is a very intelligent capability, and it in-
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cludes a wide array functions; if you lose your way
during operation of this function, press the [8/21](DIS-
PLAY) 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
The functions of the individual function tabs will change, depending on the display page being viewed. Therefore, carefully inspect each tab as you change pages, to ensure you are performing the correct and desired
function.
[1/1.8](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 [7/
18](EXIT) key.
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2/3.5](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.
SPECTRUM SCOPE
EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION KEYS ON THE SPECTRUM SCOPE SCREEN
25 kHz
500 kHz
[3/5](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
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4/7](A/B
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.
Advice: In the case of the Contest version, the
switch to the left of the CLAR/VFO-B knob will,
when pushed, cause both the VFO itself and the Spectrum Scope display to change to VFO-B. Additionally,
when the optional RXU-9000 Dual Receive Unit is installed, you may use the [4/7](A/B) key to make this
change, just like on the MP version.
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5/10](DUAL
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 [4/
7](A/B) key. In this case, the frame will move to
the upper side or lower side. Select the side which
you want to change, then press the [3/5](ATT) key
or the [2/3.5](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 [6/14](STATUS
key to show the current settings for that screen.
Press the key once again to make the setup
screen disappear.
Advice: In the Contest version, if the optional RXU9000 dual Receive Unit is installed, you may also
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50 kHz
1000 kHz
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100 kHz
20 dB
2500 kHz
0 dB ......
250 kHz
25 kHz ......
RX
choose the “Dual” A/B VFO split Spectrum Scope display, just like on the MP version.
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6/14](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.
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7/18](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 Display change.
It is possible to move the sweep position by pressing the [5/10]() and [6/14]() key.
If you want to return to normal operation, press
[
6/14](LBWS) key as needed.
Please note that LBWS can not be used in the FIX
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mode. Please use LBWS only in the CTR mode.
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8/21](DISPLAY
Press this key to switch the Display to the “AUDIO
SCOPE/OSCILLOSCOPE” screen.
Press and hold in this key to switch the Display to
the “WORLD CLOCK” screen.
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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.
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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