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FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT
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Speech compressor
(Mode: SSB)
The Speech Compressor function increases average
RF output power, improving signal strength and read-
ability.
q
Push [SSB] to select the USB or LSB mode.
w
Adjust the [MIC GAIN] control so that the ALC
meter reads within the ALC zone, whether or not
you speak softly or loudly.
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Push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1),
then push [COMP](F-3) to turn ON the Speech Com-
pressor.
r
Hold down [COMP](F-3) for 1 second to display the
“COMP” screen (Compressor).
t
While speaking into the microphone at your normal
voice level, rotate [MAIN DIAL] so the COMP meter
reads within the COMP zone.
• Hold down [F-3] for 1 second to reset to the default set
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ting, if desired.
When the COMP meter peaks above the COMP
level zone, your transmitted voice may be dis-
torted.
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Push [MENU] to return to the previous menu.
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Transmit filter width selection
(Mode: SSB)
The transmit filter width for the SSB mode can be se-
lected from Wide, Mid or Narrow.
q
Push [SSB] to select the USB or LSB mode.
w
Push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu
1), then hold down [TBW](F-4) for 1 second, one
or more times, to select a Wide, Mid or Narrow
transmission passband width.
• Push [TBW](F-4) momentarily to display the selected
TX filter width for approximately 1 second.
• The following filters are specified as the defaults. Each
of the filter widths can be set in the Tone control Set
mode. (pp. 169, 170)
- WIDE : 100 Hz to 2900 Hz
- MID : 300 Hz to 2700 Hz
- NAR : 500 Hz to 2500 Hz
Appears
Shows the compression level
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COMP
COMP Level
COMP level zone
COMP meter
D U P
A G C
C O M P
T B W
S C P
M 1
D U P
A G C
C O M P
T B W
S C P
M 1
T B W W I D E
Hold down
The selected transmit filter width is
displayed for approximately 1 second.
[SSB]
[COMP]
[MAIN DIAL]
[MENU]
[MIC GAIN]
[SSB]
[TBW]
[MENU]