Operation Manual

14 FT-2900R OPERATING MANUAL
Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features
of the FT-2900R. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to
read the “Basic Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get
the most out of this fantastic new transceiver. Now. . .let’s get operating!
TURNING THE TRANSCEIVER ON AND OFF
1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the PWR key
for one second.
When you turn on the FT-2900R, the current DC supply
voltage is indicated on the LCD for 2 seconds. After this
interval, the display will switch its normal indication of
the operating frequency.
2. To turn the transceiver off, again press and hold in the
PWR key for one second.
You can change the Opening Message (DC supply voltage indication) to any de-
sired message (up to 6 characters) via Set Mode Item “31 OPN.MSG;” see page
76 for details.
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO VOLUME LEVEL
Rotate the VOL control to adjust the receiver volume. Clock-
wise rotation increases the audio output level.
ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH SETTING
Rotate the SQL control just to the point where the noise is
silenced and the “ ” indicator on the display turns off.
If the SQL control is set further clockwise, sensitivity to weak
signals is reduced.
A special “RF Squelch” feature is provided on this radio.
This feature allows you to set the squelch so that only signals
exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch. See
page 20 for details
BASIC OPERATION