User's Manual
FT-950
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
60
Advice:
ALC meter deflection may be caused by excessive drive power, but also by reflected
power detected in the antenna system. If the impedance presented to the
transceiver is different from 50 Ohms, ALC meter action may be observed that is
not related to the proper setting of the [MIC GAIN] knob. Therefore, we recommend
that you make the [MIC GAIN] knob adjustments into a dummy load or antenna
system presenting an impedance very close to 50 Ohms.
You may set the desired power output via the Menu item “111 TGEN TX PWR”. The
adjustment range is between 5 Watts and 100 Watts, and you should always use the
minimum power necessary for maintaining reliable communications.
When performing tests (such as the setup of the [MIC GAIN] knob), be sure to
check the frequency before transmitting, so as to avoid interference to others who
may already be using the frequency.
Four techniques for exercising Transmit/Receive control are provided on the FT-950,
and you may choose the technique(s) that best suit your operating needs:
Pressing the microphone’s PTT switch will engage the transmitter.
The rear panel PTT jack may be connected to a foot switch or other manual
switching device in order to engage the transmitter.
Pressing the front panel [MOX] button will lock the transmitter on. Press the
[MOX] button again to return to receive.
The VOX (Voice Operated Xmit) circuit will engage the transmitter
automatically when you speak into the microphone. For details of VOX
operation, see page ??.
Adjusting the AM Carrier
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select Menu item “112 TGEN AM CAR”.
Advice: Press the [SELECT] knob to toggle the Menu item display between “112
TGEN” and “AM CAR”.
3. Close the PTT switch without the microphone input. rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B]
knob to adjust the PO meter reading is “25 W”.
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.