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FREQUENCY SETTING
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When first applying power
(CPU resetting)
Before first applying power, make sure all connec-
tions required for your system are complete by refer-
ring to Chapter 3. Then, reset the transceiver using
the following procedure.
Resetting CLEARS all programmed contents in
memory channels and returns programmed values
in quick/initial set mode to default values.
q
Make sure the transceiver power is OFF.
w
While pushing and holding [
∫
UP] and [
√
DN],
push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON.
• The internal CPU is reset.
• The transceiver displays its initial VFO frequencies
when resetting is complete.
e
All quick/initial set mode settings are returned to
default values. (p. 41)
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Initial settings
After resetting the transceiver, set controls and
switches as shown in the figure below.
[PWR]
√
√
[
√
] [
∫
]
∫
∫
[METER]: Po
[LOCK]: OFF
[POWER]: OFF
[P.AMP],
[ATT],: OFF
[RIT]: Center
[IF SHIFT]: Center
[AF]: Max. CCW
[RF/SQL]: 12 o'clock
[NB], [COMP]:
OFF
Turn power ON, then check the display. If any of the
following indicators appear, turn them OFF as follows:
• Quick tuning step indicator “
▼
” : Push [TS].
• 1 Hz frequency readout
: Push [TS] for 1 sec.
(while quick tuning
step is OFF)
• RIT indicator “
”
: Center.
• Split indicator “
”
: Push [SPL].
RIT
RIT
Under cooler temperatures, the LCD may appear
dark and unstable after turning power ON. This is
normal and does not indicate any equipment mal-
function.
CCW
: counterclockwise