User's Manual

FT-950
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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Transmitter Convenience Features
Voice Memory (SSB/AM/FM modes: Requires optional DVS-XX Voice Memory Unit)
You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-950 for repetitive messages. The
Voice Memory system includes five memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of
voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can hold is 20 seconds.
Recording Your Own Voice in Memory
1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front panel [MODE] buttons.
2. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for two seconds to activate the Voice Memory
Unit. Indicates one of following indication in Multi-Display Window on the display;
“rEC1”, “rEC2”, “rEC3”, “rEC4”, “rEC5”, “PLY1”, “PLY2”, “PLY3”, “PLY4”, and
“PLY5”.
3. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to recall the Voice Memory Channel (“rEC1” - “rEC5”)
you wish to record.
4. Press the [SELECT] knob. A blinking “REC” icon will appear in the display.
5. Press the microphone’s PTT switch momentarily, the “REC” icon will glow steadily,
and recording will begin. If you do not press the PTT switch within five seconds of
pressing the [SELECT] knob, the memory storage process will be cancelled.
6. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to record the message (such as
“CQ DX, CQ DX, this is W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, Over”).
Remember that the time limit for recording any message is 20 seconds.
7. Press the [SELECT] knob to terminate the message storage process.
Checking Your Recording
1. Be sure that the front panel [MOX] button is “Off” (the LED imbedded in the
switch must be off.)
2. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for two seconds to activate the Voice Memory
Unit. Indicates one of following indication in Multi-Display Window on the display;
“rEC1”, “rEC2”, “rEC3”, “rEC4”, “rEC5”, “PLY1”, “PLY2”, “PLY3”, “PLY4”, and
“PLY5”.
3. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to recall the Voice Memory Channel (“PLY1” - “PLY5”)
whichever one you just recorded in.
4. Press the [SELECT] knob. A “PLAY” icon will appear in the display, and you will
hear the contents of the Voice Memory you just recorded.
Advice: You may adjust the playback level of the recording via Menu item “014 DVS RX
LVL”.