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Go to Initial Set Mode by power off, hold Lock button and power on.
Refer to the initial setup items on pages 50-55.
Item 1: You can turn off modes that you don’t want the Mode button
to select in its rotation: Unless you have an external FSK RTTY system
connected, turn off RTTY mode. Most of us on RTTY are now operating
AFSK RTTY via a computer, where you’ll be running on SSB.
Items 2 and 3: When you get tired of hearing it beep, turn beeps off.
Items 4 and 5: When operating the radio in the house, Low lighting is
sufficient. Daytime mobile operation will benefit from High lighting of
the display.
Item 7: RF/SQL: This requires some explanation! Set to RF/SQL, the
knob will act as RF gain from 7-12-O’clock, and Squelch from 12-7-
O’clock. Set item 7 to RF/SQL and set the knob to about 12:30 and
you’ll never have to mess with it again. If set to Auto, you’ll have to
crank it around every time you switch from SSB/CW to FM modes. The
"RF/SQL" setting is the most convenient.
Item 8: Sub-dial: Set it to RIT if you operate HF. This makes the
Memory Channel knob operate as a RIT while in VFO-A/B modes.
Regardless of where you set this setting, the knob will still operate as
Memory Channel while in the MEMOry mode.
Items 9 and 10: Optional Filters: Set to "No" if you have not
purchased optional filters. If you add one filter, I recommend the FL-
232 in slot 1, and set the "Opt. Fil 1" setting to FL-223. This will (1)
give you an effective CW filter and (2) let you select "N" (narrow)
while on SSB, giving you the 350 Hz filter for digital modes like PSK-
31. Installing the 232 but selecting the 223 fools the radio, so you can
use it on SSB. See the Section below on Filters.
Item 20: Auto Repeater: This should definitely be changed from the
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