FT-2000
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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The outer [RF GAIN] knob is the Main (VFO-A) receiver’s RF gain control, which
adjusts the gain of the Main (VFO-A) receiver’s RF and IF amplifier stages. This
control is normally left in the fully clockwise position.
29. F1 - F7 / DISPLAY Keys
These keys can be used to control the Voice Memory capability for the SSB/AM/FM
modes, and the Contest Keyer for the CW mode. You can also play back up to 30
seconds of incoming received audio, as well as, for verification of a missed callsign or
other purposes. When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is connected,
you can also use to “Function” keys for the various functional associated with each
page of the operational capability.
[F1(CH 1)] - [F4(CH 4)] key
In the case of Voice Memory, up to 20 seconds of audio may be stored on each channel.
For CW messages, up to 50 characters (“PARIS” specification) may be stored into each
channel. See page xx (Voice Memory) or page xx (Contest Keyer) for details.
[F5(MEM)] Key
This key is pressed for the purpose of storing either a Voice Memory or a Contest Keyer
Memory channel’s contents. See page xx (Voice Memory) or page xx (Contest Keyer) for
details.
[F6(DEC)] Key
When utilizing the sequential contest number capability of the Contest Keyer, press
this key to decrement (back up) the current Contest Number by one digit (i.e. to back
up from #198 to #197, etc.). See page xx (Voice Memory) or page xx (Contest Keyer) for
details.
[F7(P.BACK)] Key
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to activate the recording feature of the
internal Digital Voice Recorder. The Voice Recorder allows you to record the Main band
(VFO-A) receiver audio for the most-recent 30 seconds. While you’re recording the
receiver audio, “REC” icon will appear in the display.
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds once more to stop the recording, then press
this button momentarily again to play back the receiver audio for the most-recent 30
seconds of reception before you stopped the recording.
While playing back the receiver audio, “PLAY” icon will appear in the display.
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds again to resume recording.
[DISPLAY] Key
Press and hold this key for two seconds the [F1(CH-1)] - [F7(P.BACK)] keys will act as