FT-2000
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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10. MONI (Monitor) Switch
This button enables the transmit monitor in all modes (except CW, in which the
monitor function is always on, to produce the sidetone). While activated, “MONI” icon
appears in the display. Adjustment of the Monitor level is accomplished using the
[MONI] knob.
Advice: When using headphones, the Monitor is highly useful for making adjustments
to the Parametric Equalizer or other voice quality adjustments, because the voice
quality heard in the headphones is such a “natural” reproduction of the transmitted
audio quality.
11. PROC (Processor) Switch
This button enables the RF speech processor for SSB transmission. While activated,
“PROC” icon appears in the display. Adjustment of the Processing level is accomplished
using the [PROC] knob.
Advice:
The Speech Processor is a tool for increasing the average power output through a
compression technique. However, if the [PROC] level control is advanced too far, the
increase in compression becomes counter-productive, as intelligibility will suffer.
We recommend that you monitor the sound of your signal using the Monitor (with
headphones).
When the optional Data Management Unit (DMU-xxxx) is connected, you may use
the Audio Scope/Oscilloscope page to help you adjust the setting of the compression
level of the Speech Processor for optimum performance using your voice and
microphone.
12. KEYER Switch
This button toggles the internal CW keyer on and off. While activated, “KEYER” icon
appears in the display. The Keyer sending speed and the CW Hang Time are adjusted
via the front panel’s [SPEED] and [DELAY] knobs.
13. ATT Switch
This button selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to be applied to the receiver input.
Available selections are –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB, or OFF, and the “ATT” icon will change
according to the attenuation level selected.
Advice: