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BASIC MANUAL
3
BASIC OPERATION
Adjusting the transmit output
power
Before transmitting, monitor your selected
operating frequency to make sure you do not cause
interference to other stations on the same frequency.
It is good amateur practice to listen first, and then,
even if nothing is heard, ask if the frequency in use
once or twice, before you start operating.
1. Select the operating mode. (p. 3-2)
(Example: RTTY)
2. Touch the meter to display the Po meter. (p. 3-10)
Transmit Power Limit function
The Transmit Power Limit function limits the output
power to the preset level for each band.
1. Select the operating band. (p. 3-2)
2. Push to
open the FUNCTION screen.
3. Touch
2
at the bottom of the screen.
4. Touch [TX PWR LIMIT].
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Touching [TX PWR LIMIT] turns the function ON or
OFF.
5. Touch [TX PWR LIMIT] for 1 second.
6. Rotate
to set the maximum transmit
power to between 0 and 100% (in 1% steps).
7. Push
to close the Multi-function menu.
Set transmit power
Limited transmit power (LIMIT value)
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Even when set RF POWER
exceeds “LIMIT,” the actual output
power is limited to this value.
3. Push
to open the Multi-function menu.
4. Hold down [PTT].
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The TX indicator lights red, and
is displayed.
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The Po meter level changes according to your voice
level in the SSB mode. It becomes the S-meter while
receiving.
5. Touch [RF POWER], and rotate
to adjust
the transmit output power between 0 and 100% (in
1% steps).
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In the AM mode, the maximum transmit output power
is a quarter of the other mode’s output.
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The transmit output power is limited to the maximum
transmit output power.
6. Release [PTT].
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Returns to receive.
“Po” is displayed.