FT-950
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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About This Manual
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The FT-950 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features,
some of which may be unfamiliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and
operating efficiency from your FT-950, we recommend that you read this manual in its
entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your
new transceiver.
Before using your FT-950, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You
Begin” section of this manual.
General Description
Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur transceiver! Whether this is
your first rig, or if Yaesu equipment is already the backbone of your station, rest
assured that your transceiver will provide many hours of operating pleasure for years
to come.
The FT-950 is an elite-class HF transceiver providing exceptional performance both on
transmit and receive. The FT-950 is designed for the most competitive operating
situations, whether you primarily operate in contest, DX, or digital-mode
environments.
Built on the foundation of the popular FTdx9000 transceiver, and carrying the proud
tradition of the FT-1000 series, the FT-950 provides up to 100 Watts of power output on
SSB, CW, and FM (25 Watts AM carrier). Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is utilized
throughout the design, providing leading-edge performance on both transmit and
receive.
Available as an option for the FT-950 is the Data Management Unit (DMU-2000),
which provides extensive display capabilities via a user-supplied computer monitor.
Included are Band Scope, Audio Scope, X-Y Oscilloscope, World Clock, Rotator Control,
and extensive transceiver status displays, in addition to station logging capability.
For exceptional protection from strong nearby incoming signals, the optional RF
µTuning Kits may be connected via the rear panel, providing extraordinarily sharp
selectivity to protect your receiver from close-in interference on a crowded band.
