Operation Manual

13FT-817ND Operating Manual
FRONT PANEL CONTROL & SWITCHES
FUNC Keys
These three keys select many of the most important operating features of the trans-
ceiver. When pressing the key, the current function of that key appears above each
of the , , keys (along the bottom of the LCD); rotating the knob
scrolls the display through eleven rows of functions available for use via the ,
, keys.
The available features are shown in chart on the next page.
BAND
(
DWN
)
/BAND
(
UP
)
Key
Pressing either of these keys momentarily will cause the frequency to be moved up or
down by one frequency band. The selections available are:
Recalling the 5 MHz band (U.S. model) requires different procedure. See page 22 for
details.
MODE
(

)
/MODE
(

)
Key
Pressing either of these keys momentarily will change the operating mode. The selec-
tions available are:
HOME Key
Pressing this key momentarily recalls a favorite “HOME” frequency memory.
SEL Knob
This detented rotary switch is used for tuning, memory selection, and function selec-
tion for the , , keys of the transceiver.
CLAR Key
Press this key momentarily to activate the Receiver Clarifier feature. When this feature
is activated, the knob may be used to set a tuning offset of up to ±9.99 kHz. The
transmitter’s frequency is not affected by the setting of the Clarifier.
Press and hold this key for 1/2 second to activate the IF Shift feature, which allows you
to use the knob to adjust the center frequency of the IF filter’s passband re-
sponse.
ANT Jack
Connect the supplied 50/144/430 MHz rubber flex antenna (or another antenna pre-
senting a 50Ω impedance) to this BNC connector.
In its default setting, this jack does not function on the HF bands. If you want to enable
this jack on the HF bands, recall and change the setting of Menu #07.