Operation Manual

Page 17FT-897 OPERATING MANUAL
FRONT PANEL CONTROL & SWITCHES
Multi Function Row “o”
(
MFo
) [
PLY1, PLY2, PLY3
]
[
A
]
Key: PLY1
Press the
[
A
](
PLY1
)
key to send the CW message which is memorized in BEACON TEXT 1.
[
B
]
Key: PLY2
Press the
[
B
](
PLY2
)
key to send the CW message which is memorized in Keyer BEACON TEXT 2.
[
C
]
Key: PLY3
Press the
[
C
](
PLY3
)
key to send the CW message which is memorized in Keyer BEACON TEXT 3.
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[
A
][
B
][
C
]
Multi Function Row “n”
(
MFn
) [
CFIL,--------,--------
]
[
A
]
Key: CFIL
Press the
[
A
](
CFIL
)
key to select the 2.4 kHz ceramic IF filter.
[
B
]
Key
Press the
[
B
]
key to select the optional IF filter which is located on the “FIL-1” (Optional Filter 1) slot on the Main Unit.
When an optional filter is not installed on the“FIL-1” slot, this key function is disabled, and its label is “N/A.”
[
C
]
Key
Press the
[
C
]
key to select the optional IF filter which is located on the “FIL-2” (Optional Filter 2) slot on the Main Unit.
When an optional filter is not installed on the“FIL-2” slot, this key function is disabled, and its label is “N/A.”
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[
A
][
B
][
C
]
Multi Function Row “p”
(
MFp
) [
DNR, DNF, DBF
]
[
A
]
Key: DNR
Press the
[
A
](
DNR
)
key to activate the DSP Noise Reduction system.
Press and hold in the
[
A
](
DNR
)
key for one second recall Menu Mode No-049 [DSP NR LEVEL] (for setting the degree
of DSP Noise Reduction).
[
B
]
Key: DNF
Press the
[
B
](
DNF
)
key to activate the DSP’s Auto Notch Filter.
[
C
]
Key: DBF
Press the
[
C
](
DBF
)
key to activate the DSP’s receiver Bandpass Filter.
In the SSB, AM, FM, and AFSK modes, press and hold in the
[
C
](
DBF
)
key for one second to recall Menu Mode No-
047 [DSP LPF CUTOFF] (for adjusting the high-frequency cutoff of the DSP Bandpass Filter).
In the CW mode, press and hold in the
[
C
](
DBF
)
key for one second to recall Menu Item No-045 [DSP BPF WIDTH]
(for setting the CW bandwidth).
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[
A
][
B
][
C
]
Multi Function Row “q”
(
MFq
) [
MONI, QSPL, ATC
]
[
A
]
Key: MONI
Press the
[
A
](
MONI
)
key to disable the Noise Squelch.
You may program the configuration of this key by the Menu Mode No-065
[
PG A
]
.
[
B
]
Key: QSPL
Press the
[
B
](
QSPL
)
key to change the Sub VFO frequency (Main VFO frequency + 5 kHz) and automatically engage
the “Split” feature.
You may program the configuration of this key by the Menu Mode No-066
[
PG B
]
.
[
C
]
Key: ATC
Press the
[
C
](
ATC
)
key to activate a 1750-Hz burst tone for 2 seconds when pressing the PTT switch while the channel
is clear.
You may program the configuration of this key by the Menu Mode No-067
[
PG C
]
.