VR-5000 O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
5
[
STEP
(
PLAY
)
]
Key
Press this key momentarily to select the synthesizer steps to be used during VFO op-
eration.
Press this key
after [
F
] key is pressed
to initiate playback on the voice recorder.
[
V/M
(
MW
)
]
Key
Press this key momentarily to change the frequency control method between the VFO
and the Memory systems.
Press this key
after [
F
] key is pressed
to initiate the memory storage process.
[
BANK
]
Key
Press this key momentarily to select the desired memory bank.
(
)/
(
)
Keys
In the VFO mode, pressing either of these keys momentarily steps (according to the
DIAL
knob’s step setting) the operating frequency down or up, respectively. Pressing
either of these keys
after [
F
] key is pressed
causes a frequency hop of 10 MHz down or
up.
In the Memory mode, pressing either of these keys momentarily steps the Memory
Channel down or up respectively.
While the
Band Scope
is engaged, pressing either of these keys moves the Channel
Marker.
Keypad
This keypad is used for direct frequency entry during VFO operation.
Secondary functions (activated by first pressing the [
F
] key) allow control of the
VR-
5000
’s various control functions.
[
F
]
Key
This key is used to activate the “Alternate” command functions of the panel keys.
If this key is pressed before one of the panel keys is pressed, the “Alternate” functions
of the key will be enabled.
DSP Key
Press this key momentarily to activate the optional
DSP-1
Digital Signal Processing
Unit.
DIAL Knob
This is the main tuning dial for the
VR-5000
. It is used for most tuning, memory
selection, and function setting tasks on the
VR-5000
.
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Front Panel Controls & Switches