FT-2000
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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DIM
The illumination level of the analog meter and frequency display may be reduced, if
you are using the transceiver in a dark environment where high brightness is not
desired.
To reduce the illumination level, press the [DIM] button, located to the left of the
analog meter. To restore full brightness, press the [DIM] button once more.
You may also customize the amount of brightness reduction engaged by the pressing of
the [DIM] button, and may use different brightness levels for different front panel
areas. Menu item “008 diSP DIM MTR” adjusts the brightness level of the analog
meter; while menu item “009 diSP DIM VFD” sets the brightness levels of the
frequency display (these settings are effective only when the [DIM] button is pressed).
Convenient Features
Dual Receive
The FT-2000 is capable of simultaneous reception on the
same amateur band
, using
the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers, in what is called the Dual Receive mode.
Especially useful for DX work, here is the operating procedure for Dual Receive
operation.
1. While receiving on the Main band (VFO-A), engage the Sub (VFO-B) receiver by
pressing the [SUB RX] button, located to the upper left of the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
You will now be receiving on the two frequencies shown on the frequency display.
2. Adjusting the volume:
To adjust the Main (VFO-A) audio level, rotate the Main [AF GAIN] knob. To
adjust the Sub (VFO-B) audio level, rotate the Sub [AF GAIN] knob. In both cases,
clockwise rotation of the knob will increase the volume level.
3. Press the [B] button. Within five seconds (blinking the orange) of pressing the [B]
button, to enable the capability to change the operating mode for the Sub (VFO-B)
band.
4. Having pressed the [B] button in the previous step, you may also press the [BAND]
buttons to select the operating band on which you want to set up the Sub (VFO-B)
receiver.
5. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to adjust the Main (VFO-A) frequency, and
rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to adjust the Sub (VFO-B) frequency.
6. To cancel Dual Receive operation, and receive just on the Main (VFO-A) receiver,
press the [SUB RX] button; the imbedded green LED will go out, and monoband