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Frequency setting
The transceiver has several tuning methods for conve-
nient frequency tuning.
D
D
Tuning with the main dial
q
Push the desired band key on the keypad 1–3
times.
• 3 different frequencies can be selected on each band
with the band key.
• Push [MAIN] or [SUB] to select the band.
w
Rotate the main dial to set the desired frequency in
the main band, rotate the sub dial to set the desired
frequency in the sub band.
If the dial lock function is activated, the lock indicator
lights, and the main dial does not function. In this
case, push [LOCK] to deactivate the lock function.
(see p. 5-18 for details)
✔
CONVENIENT!
The sub dial is always available for tuning the sub
band. The sub dial allows quick tuning in the sub band
without switching from main to sub.
D
D
Direct frequency entry with the keypad
The transceiver has a keypad for direct frequency
entry as described below.
q
Push [MAIN] or [SUB] to select the band.
w
Push [F-INP•
ENT
].
• “
” indicator appears and keypad backlight
lights.
e
Input the desired frequency
• Push [GENE•
.
] to input “. (decimal point)” between the
MHz units and kHz units.
r
Push [F-INP•
ENT
] to set the input frequency.
• To cancel the input, push [
Y
]/[
Z
] instead of [F-INP•
ENT
].
[EXAMPLE]
7.00000 MHz
21.24000 MHz
21.24000 MHz
⇒
21.36000 MHz
Push
Push
Push
Keypad
Band keys
Main dial
Sub dial
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BASIC OPERATIONS