User's Manual

FT-950

Operating Manual

Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

8. Multi Function Meter

There are five functions multi-meter. The bottom five selections in the list below are

transmit functions, determined by the selections of the [METER] switch.

ALC: Indicates the relative ALC voltage.

SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward: Reflected), from 1.0 to 3.0.

ID: Indicates the final amplifier drain current, 0 to 30 ampere.

VDD: Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage (nominal value: 13.8 V).

COMP: Indicates the speech compressor level, from 0 to 30 dB.

Advice: The ALC and ID meters can be provided the Peak-hold function via the Menu

item “009 DISP PKH ALC” and “010 DISP PKH ID”.

9. TUNER

This indicator appears when the internal Automatic Antenna Tuner is activated.

10. HI-SWR

This indicator appears if the directional coupler and microprocessor detect an

abnormally high SWR condition (over 3.0:1) that cannot be resolved by the Automatic

Antenna Tuner.

Note: If this indicator appears, check to be sure that you have the correct antenna

selected on the current operating band. If so, you will need to check the condition of the

antenna, its coaxial cable, and/or the connectors on the cable so as to locate and correct

the fault.

11. MIC EQ

This indicator appears whenever the Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer is

activated via the Menu.

12. REC

This indicator appears while the optional Voice Memory Unit is recording your voice

message, or the Contest Keyer is recording your CW keying.

13. PLAY

This indicator appears while the optional Voice Memory Unit is playing back the

recorded your voice message, or the Contest Keyer is playing back the recorded CW

keying.