FT-2000
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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Replace the top cover and its nine screws.
Always uses the 10 A fuse in the fuse holder on the rear panel whether operate on
100 - 120 VAC or 200 - 240 VAC.
Change the voltage marking on the label on the rear panel to match the new
voltage setting.
Extending the Front Feet
In order to elevate the front panel for easy viewing, the front left and right feet of the
bottom case may be extended.
Pull the front legs outward from the bottom panel.
Rotate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in the extended position. Be sure the
legs have locked securely in place, because the transceiver is quite heavy and an
unlocked leg could result in damage, should the transceiver move suddenly.
Retracting the Front Feet
Rotate the legs clockwise, and push them inward while rotating to the right.
The front feel should now be locked in the retracted position.
Adjusting the Main
Tuning Dial Torque
The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial knob may be adjusted according to your
preferences. Simply hold down the rear skirt of the knob, and while holding it in place
rotate the knob itself to the right to reduce the drag or to the left to increase the drag.
Resetting the Microprocessor
Resetting Memories (Only)
Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the Memory channels previously stored, without
affecting any configuration changes you may have made to the Menu settings.
1. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off.
2. Press and hold in the [A>M] button; while holding it in, press and hold in the front
panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on,
you may release the [A>M] button.
Menu Resetting
Use this procedure to restore the Menu settings to their factory defaults, without
affecting the memories you have programmed.
1. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off.
