11
FT-2800M O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
F
RONT
P
ANEL
C
ONTROLS
& S
WITCHES
[
REV
(
DW
)] Key
During split-frequency operation, such as through a repeater, this key reverses the trans-
mit and receive frequencies.*
Press and hold in this key for one second to activate the Dual Watch feature, described
in the Operation chapter (“
PRI
” will be displayed on the LCD, indicating “Priority
Channel” monitoring).
* Using the Menu, the “Reverse” feature may be disabled in favor of one-touch a
access to the “Home” Channel. See page 33 for details.
[
LOW
(
A/N
)] Key
Press this key momentarily to select the transmitter power output level.
The available power levels are:
HIGH (65W)
à
MID (25W)
à
LOW2 (10W)
à
LOW1 (5W)
To toggle the display between indication of the frequency and the channel’s Alpha/
Numeric label, press and hold in this key for one second while receiving on that memory
channel.
[
D/MR
(
MW
)] Key
Press this key momentarily to switch the frequency control among the VFO, Memory
System, and Home channel.
Press and hold in this key for one second to activate the Memory Storage mode.
DIAL
Knob
This 24-position detented rotary switch is used for tuning, memory selection and most
function settings. The microphone [
UP
]/[
DWN
] buttons duplicate the functions of this
knob.
Display
The main digits on the display may show operating frequency, memory name, or any of
many parameters during Menu setup.
CTCSS
(Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)
DCS (Digital Code Squelch)
DTMF Memory Mode
CTCSS/DCS Bell Paging
Lock Feature Active
Programmable Memory Scan
Priority Channel
Memory Mode
Memory Channel Number
VFO Mode
Home Channel
Frequency/Message Area
SKIP/Preferential Scan Channel
Repeater Shift Direction
TX Power Level
TX Indicator
BUSY Indicator
Smart Search
Narrow Deviation
S- and TX Power Meter
