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TROUBLESHOOTING 18 Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action The USB flash drive cannot be recognized. The USB flash drive is not formatted by this transceiver. Format on this transceiver. Poor connection. Connect the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive is security-enabled. This transceiver does not support securityenabled USB flash drive. The USB flash drive is damaged. Check on the PC to determine whether the USB flash drive connected to this transceiver is functioning properly. The USB flash drive in use does not conform to Use a USB flash drive that conforms to the USB the USB specifications. specifications. Multiple USB flash drive devices are connected. Use only the USB flash drive that is first recognized by this transceiver. The file system of the USB flash drive is corrupted. Format on this transceiver. Unable to write files to the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive is write-protected. The USB flash drive is not formatted by this transceiver. Remove the write protection. Format on this transceiver. Poor connection. Reconnect the USB flash drive. The USB flash drive is security-enabled. This transceiver does not support securityenabled USB flash drive. The USB flash drive is damaged. Check on the PC to determine whether the USB flash drive connected to this transceiver is functioning properly. The USB flash drive in use does not conform to Use a USB flash drive that conforms to the USB the USB specifications. specifications. The file system of the USB flash drive is corrupted. Format on this transceiver. There is no remaining space available. Use a USB flash drive with sufficient remaining space. There are too many files in a folder. Not more than 255 files can be stored in each folder. Delete the unwanted files and before saving. USB flash drive formatting failed. Formatting of the USB flash drive started while Follow the procedures in "Safely Removing the > was blinking and formatting failed. USB Flash Drive" (11-6) to safely remove the USB flash drive followed by inserting it again to format it. Steps to safely remove the USB flash Safe removal failed for some unknown reason. Turn off the power of this transceiver and drive failed. remove the USB flash drive. Some data may not be saved depending on the data processing status of this transceiver. > continues to blink for several minutes. The USB flash drive is not recognized by this Format on this transceiver. transceiver. No output to the external monitor. The output of the external display is OFF. Configure the output of the external display to ON in Advanced Menu [21]. No output to the external monitor during startup. Depending on the specifications of the monitor Wait for the startup screen of this transceiver to in use, delay in the display may occur when this disappear. transceiver is powered on. No output to the external monitor. "Display Off" is selected for the screen saver Configure the screen saver type to "Off". type. RX audio from the PC cannot be heard The microphone setting on the OS is configured When using a Windows PC, wait for the PC to (during USB/ACC 2 connection). to monaural. recognize this transceiver, then select Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Sound → Recording → Microphone (USB Audio CODEC) → Properties, followed by selecting "2 channel". Refer to 11-5 1-2 11-1 11-1 11-5 11-5 1-2 11-1 11-1 11-5 11-1 11-5 11-1 11-5 16-7 18-7

Section	Page
BEFORE USING	3
CONTENTS	7
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION	13
Installation	13
Antenna Installation and Connection	13
Ground Connection	13
Installation of Lightning Arrestors	13
Connection of Regulated DC Power Supply	13
Using the Auxiliary Support	13
Torque Adjustment with Tuning Control	14
Connection of Accessories (Front Panel)	14
Connection of Accessories (Rear Panel)	15
PC Connection for Data Communication	16
Virtual COM Port	17
Terminal Descriptions	18
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS	21
Front Panel	21
Panel Key Behavior	21
List of Function Key Behaviors (Standard Mode Screen)	24
Rear Panel	27
Microphone (Optional)	28
Screen	29
MENU	33
Menu Operation	33
Calling Up a Menu	33
Calling Up a Sub-Menu	33
Common Menu Screen Operations	34
Switching between the CONFIG A and CONFIG B Operating Environments	34
Menu Items	35
BASIC OPERATIONS	45
Turning ON/OFF the Power	45
Screen Display Settings	45
Changing the Background Color	45
Changing the Type of Function Key Display	45
Changing the Frequency Display Font Type	45
Dimmer	46
Switching the Brightness Level	46
Adjusting the Dimmer Level	46
Adjusting AF Gain	46
Adjusting RF Gain	46
Adjusting the Squelch Level	46
Selecting VFO A/ B	47
Selecting an Operating Band	47
Changing the Number of Band Memories	47
Selecting an Operating Mode	48
SSB (LSB-USB) Mode	48
CW/ CW-R Mode	48
FSK/ FSK-R/ PSK/ PSK-R Mode	48
FM/ AM Mode	48
DATA Mode	48
Auto Mode	48
Turning ON/OFF Auto Mode	48
Configuring Auto Mode Frequency Points	49
Adjustment of Frequencies	49
Adjustment Using the Tuning Control	49
Adjustment Using the Microphone Key	49
FINE Tuning	49
Configuring the Number of Steps per Revolution of the Tuning Control	49
Configuring the Fast Forward Rate of the Tuning Control	49
Frequency Adjustment Using the [MULTI/CH] Control	50
Adjusting Frequency in MHz Steps	50
Direct Input of Frequency Value	50
Frequency Input History	51
Frequency Lock	51
Transmission	52
Audio Transmission	52
CW Transmission	52
Adjusting Microphone Gain	52
Adjusting TX Output Power	52
Fine Adjustment of TX Output Power	52
TX Output Power Limiter	53
Turning ON/OFF TX Output Power Limiter	53
Configuring the TX Output Power Limiter	53
Meter	53
Changing the Meter Type	53
Switching between TX Meters	53
FM Mode S-meter Sensitivity	54
Analog Meter Response	54
Meter with Peak Hold	54
S Meter Scale	54
TX Meter (Digital)	54
Switching the Antenna	54
RX Antenna	54
Drive Output (DRV)	55
Turning ON/OFF Drive Output	55
Built-in Antenna Tuner	55
Impedance Matching with the Antenna	55
Preset	56
Holding Transmission at the End of Antenna Tuning	56
Switching Antenna Tuner Behavior during Reception	56
Configuring the Built-in Antenna Tuner Behavior for Each Band	56
Connecting the External Antenna Tuner AT-300	56
COMMUNICATING AIDS	57
Split Operation	57
Direct Input of Frequency Difference Specified by DX Station	57
Turning the Tuning Control to Search for a TX Frequency	57
⊿F Display	57
Changing the split frequency using the [RIT/XIT] control	57
Configuring the Band Direct Key during Split Operation	58
TF-SET (Setting the TX Frequency)	58
AGC	58
Switching the AGC Time Constant	59
Adjusting the AGC Time Constant Preset Value	59
AGC OFF	59
AGC Quick Recovery	59
RX Equalizer	60
Turning ON/OFF RX Equalizer	60
Selecting an RX Equalizer Characteristic	60
Adjusting the Equalizer Characteristics	60
Copying Equalizer Data	61
Saving Equalizer Data	61
Reading Equalizer Data	61
Preamplifier	62
RX Monitor	62
SWL (BCL) Mode	62
Band Switching in the SWL Mode (VFO Mode)	62
Transmission in Data Mode	63
Transmission via PTT Switch, SS Terminal and SEND	63
Transmission via DATA PTT or DATA SEND	63
RIT/XIT	63
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)	63
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning)	63
Adjusting the Carrier Level	64
Operation in CW Mode	64
CW Break-in	64
Adjusting the Sidetone and Pitch Frequency	65
CW Rise Time	65
Auto Zero-in (CW Auto Tune)	65
CW BFO Sideband	65
CW Automatic Transmission from SSB Mode	65
Frequency Offset when Shifting from SSB to CW Mode	65
Encoding/Decoding Morse Code	66
Displaying the CW Communication Screen	66
Adjusting the Decode Threshold Level	67
Decode Filter	67
Transmitting Character Strings via USB Keyboard Operation	67
Encoding Character Strings Using the CW Message Memory	68
Paddle Operation on CW Communication Screen	68
Saving CW Communication Logs	68
Electronic Keyer	69
Selecting the PADDLE Jack Behavior	69
Selecting the KEY Jack Behavior	69
Operation Mode of the Electronic Keyer	69
Reversing Dot and Dash	69
Mic Paddle Mode	69
Adjusting the Keying Speed	69
Changing the Weighting	70
CW Message Memory	70
Switching the Method of Registering CW Messages	70
Registering CW Messages via Text Input	70
Registering CW Messages via Paddle Operation	71
Contest Number	71
Playing/Transmitting CW Messages	72
Interrupt Keying	73
Deleting a CW Message	73
RTTY Operation	73
Displaying the RTTY Communication Screen	73
Saving RTTY Communication Logs	74
Adjusting the RTTY Decode Threshold Level	74
FFT Scope/X-Y Scope Display Setting	74
Transmitting Character Strings Using USB Keyboard	75
RTTY Message Memory	76
Registering RTTY Messages	76
Configuring Auto TX/RX for the RTTY Message Memory	76
Transmitting Character Strings from the RTTY Message Memory	77
Settings Related to RTTY Encode/Decode	77
RTTY Parameters	77
Operating RTTY (FSK) Using an External Device	78
PSK Operation	78
Displaying the PSK Communication Screen	78
Saving PSK Communication Logs	79
Adjusting the PSK Decode Threshold Level	79
FFT Scope/Vectorscope Display Setting	80
AFC (Automatic Frequency Control)	80
Switching between BPSK and QPSK	80
Switching between PSK31 and PSK63	81
Transmitting Character Strings from USB Keyboard	81
PSK Message Memory	82
Registering Messages	82
Configuring Auto TX/RX for the PSK Message Memory	82
Transmitting Character Strings from the PSK Message Memory	83
Settings Related to PSK	83
Communication Log	83
Selecting a Log File Format	83
Displaying a Time Stamp	84
Editing the Communication Log File	84
Operation in FM Mode	84
Adjusting Microphone Gain during Operation in FM Mode	84
Operation in Narrow FM Mode	85
Operating the FM Repeater	85
Configuring the Tone Signal	85
CTCSS Operation	86
Cross Tone	86
REJECTING INTERFERENCE	87
Attenuator	87
Switching the RX Filter Band Characteristics	87
Switching the RX Filter (A, B, C)	87
Filter Scope	87
Configuring the RX Filter	88
Selecting a Roofing Filter	88
Switching the IF Filter Shape	88
Switching the AF Filter Type	88
Configuring the Behavior of the HI/SHIFT and LO/WIDTH Controls (SSB/SSB-DATA Only)	89
Changing the Cutoff Frequency	89
Changing the Passband Width and Shift Amount	90
Preset Passband Characteristics	91
Audio Peak Filter in the CW Mode	91
Turning ON/OFF Audio Peak Filter	91
Switching the Passband Characteristics	91
Shifting the Passband Width	91
Configuring the Peak Gain	92
Audio Peak Filter in the FSK Mode	92
Noise Blanker	92
Turning ON/OFF Noise Blanker 1/2	92
Adjusting the NB1 Level	92
NB2	93
Notch Filter	94
Turning ON/OFF Notch Filter	94
Switching the Notch Filter Bandwidth	94
Noise Reduction	94
Turning ON/OFF Noise Reduction	94
Configuring the NR1 Effect Level	95
Configuring the NR2 Correlation Time	95
Beat Canceler	95
Turning ON/OFF Beat Canceler	95
DSP Monitor	95
Assigning DSP Monitor to PF Key	95
Expanding the Passband Width Using DSP Monitor	95
SCOPE FUNCTIONS	97
Bandscope	97
Displaying the Bandscope	97
Adjusting the Reference Level	98
Switching the Bandscope Attenuator	98
Configuring the Speed of Waterfall Drop	98
Waterfall Display during Tuning (Center Mode)	98
Reduced Bandscope Display	98
Switching the Scope Display Mode	99
Switching the Display Frequency Span	99
Marker Shift	99
Expand	100
Scope Range of Each Band (Fixed Mode)	100
Marker Centering (Fixed Mode)	101
Notification on Exceeding the Lower or Upper Limit (Fixed Mode)	101
Selecting Relative or Absolute Frequency Display for the Grid (Center Mode)	101
Displaying Tuning Assist Line (SSB Only)	101
Configuring the Gradation of the Waterfall	101
Touchscreen Tuning	102
TX/RX Frequency Marker Display	102
Displaying the Maximum Value in the Waveform	103
Pausing the Waveform Display	103
Averaging of Spectrum Scope Waveform	103
Displaying the TX Signal Waveform	103
Audio Scope	104
Displaying the Audio Scope	104
Switching the Spectrum Scope Attenuator	104
Switching the Display Frequency Span of the Spectrum Scope	104
Switching the Oscilloscope Level	104
Switching the Sweep Time	104
Pausing the Audio Scope	104
TRANSMIT FUNCTIONS	105
Configuration of the Input Path of TX Audio	105
Switching the Audio Source Input	105
VOX (Voice-Operated Transmit)	105
Turing ON/OFF VOX Function	105
Selecting Audio Source Input for Data VOX	106
Adjusting VOX Gain	106
Adjusting the Anti VOX Gain Level	106
Adjusting VOX Delay Time	107
VOX Voice Delay	107
TX Monitor	107
Adjusting the TX Monitor Level	107
Speech Processor	108
Turning ON/OFF Speech Processor	108
Configuring the Speech Processor Input Level	108
Configuring the Speech Processor Output Level	108
Configuring the Speech Processor Effect	108
TX Filter	109
Changing the TX Filter Bandwidth	109
Displaying the Filter Scope during Transmission	109
TX Equalizer	109
Turning ON/OFF TX Equalizer	109
Selecting a Frequency Characteristic for the TX Equalizer	110
Adjusting the TX Equalizer	110
Copying the TX Equalizer Settings	110
Saving the TX Equalizer Settings	111
Reading the TX Equalizer Settings	111
TX Tuning	112
Adjusting TX Output Power during TX Tuning	112
Timeout Timer (TOT)	112
ID Beep	112
MEMORY CHANNELS	113
Displaying the Memory Channel List	113
Registering Operating Frequency Data to a Memory Channel	114
Configuring the Operating Data through Direct Frequency Entry	114
Memory Channel Mode	114
Operating in the Memory Channel Mode	114
Changing the Memory Channel Temporarily	115
Copying the Operating Data of a Memory Channel	115
Memory Shift (Memory → VFO)	115
Channel-to-Channel Copying	115
Configuring the Program Scan Frequency Range	116
Erasing Memory Channels	116
Registering a Memory Channel Name	116
Quick Memory Channels	117
Registering a Quick Memory Channel	117
Calling up a Quick Memory Channel	117
Configuring the Number of Quick Memory Channels	117
Erasing a Quick Memory Channel	117
Memory Shift (Quick Memory → VFO)	118
SCAN	119
Program Scan	119
Starting the Program Scan (VFO Scan)	119
Configuring the Program Scan (VFO Scan) Frequency Range	119
Switching the Scan Speed	120
Program Slow Scan	120
Scan Hold	121
Memory Scan	121
Performing Memory Scan	121
Configuring All-channel Scan and Group Scan	121
Memory Channel Lockout	122
Quick Memory Scan	122
Configuring the Conditions for Resuming Scan	122
USB/FILE MANAGEMENT	123
Managing Different File Types	123
USB/File Management Menu	124
Configuring the Destination for Saving Files	124
Saving Settings Data	124
Reading Settings Data	125
Changing the Name of Files Stored in the Built-in Memory	126
Copying Files to a PC	126
Deleting Files (Built-in Memory)	127
Formatting a USB Flash Drive	127
Copying Files to a USB Flash Drive	127
Safely Removing the USB Flash Drive	128
VOICE MESSAGE/AUDIO FILE	129
Recording/Playing a Voice Message	129
Recording a Voice Message	129
Registering a Name for a Voice Message	130
Playing Back a Voice Message	130
Adjusting the Playback Volume	130
Sending a Voice Message	131
Deleting a Voice Message	131
Configuring the Time Interval for Repeated Transmission	131
Recording/Playing Voice Communication	131
Manual Recording	131
Full-time Recording	132
Audio Recording in Tandem with Squelch	132
Quick Playback	132
Adjusting the Playback Volume	132
Audio Recording File Screen	132
Playing Back an Audio File	133
Renaming an Audio File	134
Deleting an Audio File	134
VOICE GUIDANCE	135
Voice Guidance	135
Adjusting the Voice Guidance Volume	135
Adjusting the Voice Guidance Speed	135
Configuring the Voice Guidance Language	135
Auto Voice Guidance	135
CLOCK DISPLAY/TIMER	147
Configuring Date and Time	147
Displaying the Clock Menu Screen	147
Clock Correction Using NTP (Network Time Protocol)	148
Displaying the Auto Correction Configuration Screen	148
Timer	150
Configuring the Program Timer	150
Pausing Program Timer Operation	152
Sleep timer	152
Configuring the Sleep Timer	152
APO (Automatic Power Off)	152
NETWORK/KNS OPERATION	153
LAN	153
Configuring the IP Address	153
Viewing the MAC Address	154
KNS Operation	154
Configuring for KNS Operation	155
KNS User Registration	157
Remote Operation by Registered User	158
Session Time	158
KNS Welcome Message	158
OTHER FUNCTIONS	159
Configuring the Power-on Message	159
Configuring the Screen Saver	159
Configuring the Screen Saver Type	159
Configuring the Time for Launching the Screen Saver	159
Configuring the Displayed Screen Saver Text	160
Configuring the Long-press Behavior of Keys	160
Configuring the Beep Volume	160
PF Keys (Programmable Function Keys)	160
Assigning Functions to PF Keys (Front Panel)	160
Assigning Functions to PF Keys (Microphone)	160
Assigning Functions to the PF Keys (KEYPAD Jack)	161
List of Assignable Functions	161
PC Control	163
Configuring the COM/USB (Rear Panel) Baud Rate	163
Configuring the USB Keyboard	163
Sending Message from the USB Keyboard	163
Selecting a USB Keyboard Language	163
Configuring the Time for Activating Key Repeat	163
Configuring the Key Repeat Speed	163
Saving a Screen Shot	164
Configuring Output to an External Meter	164
Configuring the Output Signal Format of the External Meter	164
Configuring the External Meter Output Level	164
External Monitor Output	165
Configuring the External Monitor Resolution	165
Configuring Audio Input/Output	165
Configuring the USB Connector Input/Output Signal	165
Configuring the ACC 2 Connector Input/Output Signal	165
Configuring the TX Monitor Level for External Audio Output	165
Configuring Audio Mixing for the External Audio Output Connector	165
Switching the Reference Signal	166
Switching the CTCSS Mute Operation	166
Configuring the SQL Control Signal	166
Configuring the Logic of PSQ	166
Configuring the PSQ Output Conditions	166
Switching the COM Connector Signal	166
Split Transfer	167
Connection	167
Split Transfer A	167
Split Transfer B	168
TX Inhibit	169
Packet Cluster Tuning	169
Connection	169
Receiving Packet Cluster Data	169
Control of External Devices	170
TX Inhibit in Busy State (when Squelch is Open)	170
Reversing the PKS Signal Polarity	170
USB Keying	170
Decoded Character Output	170
Controlling the Linear Amplifier	171
Connection	171
Linear Amplifier Menu Screen	172
Operating the Transverter/Exciter	173
Connecting to a Transverter	173
Turning off Power Down during Transverter Operation	173
Displaying the Operating Frequency Configured for the Transverter	173
Configuring the Operating Frequency of the Transverter	173
Antenna Output for External Receivers	174
Emergency Call (K Type Only)	174
Crossband Repeater	174
Connection	174
Operation	175
Sky Command System II	175
Sky Command System II Diagram	175
Preparation	175
Starting Sky Command System II Operation	176
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT	177
Reset	177
Firmware Update	177
Firmware Version Check	177
Calibration of Internal Reference Frequency	178
Adjusting the Touchscreen	179
Adjusting the Display Color	179
Replacing the Fuse	180
Replacing the Fuse of the External Antenna Tuner	180
Replacing the Fuse of the DC Power Cable	180
TROUBLESHOOTING	181
General Information	181
Service	181
Service Note	181
Cleaning	181
Troubleshooting	182
Problems Related to Reception and Transmission	182
Problems Related to Data Communication, PC and Network	185
Troubles Related to Recording and Playback	188
Error Messages	189
Warning Messages	191
Internal Beats	192
Spurious Signals on the Bandscope	192
OTHERS	193
Optional Accessories	193
Installing the YG-82CN-1 Roofing Filter	193

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Symptom

Probable Cause

Corrective Action

Refer to

The USB flash drive cannot be

recognized.

The USB flash drive is not formatted by this

transceiver.

Format on this transceiver.

11-5

Poor connection.

Connect the USB flash drive.

1-2

The USB flash drive is security-enabled.

This transceiver does not support security-

enabled USB flash drive.

11-1

The USB flash drive is damaged.

Check on the PC to determine whether the USB

flash drive connected to this transceiver is

functioning properly.

The USB flash drive in use does not conform to

the USB specifications.

Use a USB flash drive that conforms to the USB

specifications.

11-1

Multiple USB flash drive devices are

connected.

Use only the USB flash drive that is first

recognized by this transceiver.

The file system of the USB flash drive is

corrupted.

Format on this transceiver.

11-5

Unable to write files to the USB flash

drive.

The USB flash drive is write-protected.

Remove the write protection.

The USB flash drive is not formatted by this

transceiver.

Format on this transceiver.

11-5

Poor connection.

Reconnect the USB flash drive.

1-2

The USB flash drive is security-enabled.

This transceiver does not support security-

enabled USB flash drive.

11-1

The USB flash drive is damaged.

Check on the PC to determine whether the USB

flash drive connected to this transceiver is

functioning properly.

The USB flash drive in use does not conform to

the USB specifications.

Use a USB flash drive that conforms to the USB

specifications.

11-1

The file system of the USB flash drive is

corrupted.

Format on this transceiver.

11-5

There is no remaining space available.

Use a USB flash drive with sufficient remaining

space.

There are too many files in a folder.

Not more than 255 files can be stored in each

folder. Delete the unwanted files and before

saving.

11-1

USB flash drive formatting failed.

Formatting of the USB flash drive started while

>> was blinking and formatting failed.

Follow the procedures in “

Safely Removing the

USB Flash Drive

” (

11-6

) to safely remove the

USB flash drive followed by inserting it again to

format it.

11-5

Steps to safely remove the USB flash

drive failed.

Safe removal failed for some unknown reason.

Turn off the power of this transceiver and

remove the USB flash drive.

Some data may not be saved depending on the

data processing status of this transceiver.

11-1

>> continues to blink for

several minutes.

The USB flash drive is not recognized by this

transceiver.

Format on this transceiver.

11-5

No output to the external monitor.

The output of the external display is OFF.

Configure the output of the external display to

ON in Advanced Menu [21].

16-7

No output to the external monitor

during startup.

Depending on the specifications of the monitor

in use, delay in the display may occur when this

transceiver is powered on.

Wait for the startup screen of this transceiver to

disappear.

No output to the external monitor.

“

Display Off

”

is selected for the screen saver

type.

Configure the screen saver type to “Off”.

RX audio from the PC cannot be heard

(during USB/ACC 2 connection).

The microphone setting on the OS is configured

to monaural.

When using a Windows PC, wait for the PC to

recognize this transceiver, then select Control

Panel → Hardware and Sound → Sound →

Recording → Microphone (USB Audio CODEC)

→ Properties, followed by selecting “2 channel”.

TROUBLESHOOTING

18-7