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Switching the Antenna, RX Antenna

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4 BASIC OPERATIONS FM Mode S-meter Sensitivity The default deflection type in the FM mode is the same as that in the other modes. Selecting "High" switches the transceiver to the same deflection type (high sensitivity) as our conventional models. Configure in Menu [0-07] "FM Mode S-Meter Sensitivity" Setting Value Normal (default)/ High TX Meter (Digital) In addition to the analog meter display, a two-tiered digital meter can also be displayed at the same time. ● This function is available when Menu [0-11] "S-Meter Scale" is configured to "Type 1". Analog Meter Response Configure the response speed of the analog meter indicator. Configure in Menu [0-08] "Meter Response Speed (Analog)" Setting Value 1 to 3 (default) to 4 (1 step) Meter with Peak Hold Display the peak hold of the digital meter. Configure in Menu [0-10] "Meter Display Peak Hold" Setting Value Off/ On (default) S Meter Scale Switch the type of deflection for the S meter. Configure in Menu [0-11] "S-Meter Scale" Setting Value Type 1 (default)/ Type 2 Type 1: Same scale as our HF products. Type 2: Initial deflection is more sensitive compared to Type 1. ● Additional notes for "Type 2" • The S meter indicator will appear deflected at all times when there is external noise. • The movement may not be smooth as it is a pseudo representation of the S meter deflection. • Narrowing the RF gain may disrupt the continuity from S0 to S4. . Configure in Menu [0-12] "TX Digital Meter" Setting Value Off (default)/ On • The TX meter (digital) only appears in the analog meter display mode. • The TX meter (digital) is displayed in a two-tiered bar format. ALC is shown at the upper level, while the display at the lower level varies according to the setting of the F [METER] digital meter. • During transmission, the analog meter always displays the TX output power. Switching the Antenna Switch the antenna that is connected to the antenna connector. The ANT 1/2, RX ANT and DRV settings are automatically stored in the antenna band memory. When the same band is selected subsequently, the same antenna will be selected automatically. Press and hold F [ANT/PRE]. Pressing and holding F [ANT/PRE] switches the option between "ANT 1" and "ANT 2". • When "ANT 1" is selected, > is displayed. When "ANT 2" is selected, > is displayed. Selectable Antenna Frequency Range (MHz) 0.03 to 0.522 10.5 to 14.5 0.522 to 2.5 14.5 to 18.5 2.5 to 4.1 18.5 to 21.5 4.1 to 6.9 21.5 to 25.5 6.9 to 7.5 25.5 to 30.0 7.5 to 10.5 30.0 to 60.0 60.0 to 74.8 (E type) RX Antenna Select an RX antenna. To use an RX antenna such as an HF low-band Beverage antenna or a directional loop antenna, connect it to the RX IN terminal on the rear panel. The input impedance is 50 Ω. A self-made or commercially available BPF or trap filter can also be inserted between the RX IN and RX OUT terminals. Press [RX ANT]. Pressing [RX ANT] each time enables or disables the RX antenna of the selected band. When the RX antenna is enabled, > is displayed on the screen. 4-10

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FM Mode S-meter Sensitivity
The default deflection type in the FM mode is the same as that in
the other modes. Selecting “High” switches the transceiver to the
same deflection type (high sensitivity) as our conventional models.
Configure in Menu [0-07]
“
FM Mode S-Meter
Sensitivity
”
Setting Value
Normal (default)/ High
●
This function is available when Menu [0-11]
“
S-Meter
Scale
”
is configured to “Type 1”.
Analog Meter Response
Configure the response speed of the analog meter indicator.
Configure in Menu [0-08]
“
Meter Response Speed
(Analog)
”
Setting Value
1 to 3 (default) to 4 (1 step)
Meter with Peak Hold
Display the peak hold of the digital meter.
Configure in Menu [0-10]
“
Meter Display Peak Hold
”
Setting Value
Off/ On (default)
S Meter Scale
Switch the type of deflection for the S meter.
Configure in Menu [0-11]
“
S-Meter Scale
”
Setting Value
Type 1 (default)/ Type 2
Type 1:
Same scale as our HF products.
Type 2:
Initial deflection is more sensitive compared to Type 1.
●
Additional notes for “Type 2”
•
The S meter indicator will appear deflected at all times
when there is external noise.
•
The movement may not be smooth as it is a pseudo
representation of the S meter deflection.
•
Narrowing the RF gain may disrupt the continuity from
S0 to S4.
TX Meter (Digital)
In addition to the analog meter display, a two-tiered digital meter
can also be displayed at the same time.
Configure in Menu [0-12]
“
TX Digital Meter
”
Setting Value
Off (default)/ On
•
The TX meter (digital) only appears in the analog meter
display mode.
•
The TX meter (digital) is displayed in a two-tiered bar format.
ALC is shown at the upper level, while the display at the lower
level varies according to the setting of the
F [METER]
digital
meter.
•
During transmission, the analog meter always displays the
TX output power.
Switching the Antenna
Switch the antenna that is connected to the antenna connector.
The ANT 1/2, RX ANT and DRV settings are automatically stored
in the antenna band memory. When the same band is selected
subsequently, the same antenna will be selected automatically.
Press and hold F [ANT/PRE].
Pressing and holding
F [ANT/PRE]
switches the option
between “ANT 1” and “ANT 2”.
•
When “ANT 1” is selected, <<
>> is displayed. When
“ANT 2” is selected, <<
>> is displayed.
Selectable Antenna Frequency Range (MHz)
0.03 to 0.522
10.5 to 14.5
0.522 to 2.5
14.5 to 18.5
2.5 to 4.1
18.5 to 21.5
4.1 to 6.9
21.5 to 25.5
6.9 to 7.5
25.5 to 30.0
7.5 to 10.5
30.0 to 60.0
60.0 to 74.8 (E type)
RX Antenna
Select an RX antenna.
To use an RX antenna such as an HF low-band Beverage antenna
or a directional loop antenna, connect it to the RX IN terminal on
the rear panel. The input impedance is 50 Ω. A self-made or
commercially available BPF or trap filter can also be inserted
between the RX IN and RX OUT terminals.
Press [RX ANT].
Pressing
[RX ANT]
each time enables or disables the RX
antenna of the selected band.
When the RX antenna is enabled, <<
>> is displayed on the
screen.
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