FT-2000
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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3. Rotate the [SPEED] knob to set the desired sending speed. Clockwise rotation of
the [SPEED] knob will increase the keying speed.
When you press either the “Dot” or “Dash” side of your paddle, the transmitter
will automatically be activated.
4. If you press the [BK-IN] button, “semi-break-in” operation (discussed previously)
will be engaged.
5. CW operation utilizing your paddle may now commence.
When you utilize your keyer paddle, the transmitter will automatically be
activated, and the CW characters (or a strong of dots and dashes) will be
transmitted. When you release the keyer paddle contacts, transmission will
cease after a brief delay; the delay time is user-programmable, per the
discussion on page xx.
Advice:
If you reduce power using the [RF PWR] knob, the ALC meter reading will increase;
this is normal and does not indicate any problem whatsoever (because increased ALC
voltage is being used to lower the power).
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation
As shipped from the factory, the FT-2000 TX/RX system for CW is configured for
“Semi-break-in” operation. However, using Menu item “057 A1A BK-IN,” you may
change this setup for full break-in (QSK) operation, whereby the switching is quick
enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of your
transmission.
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “057 A1A BK-IN.”
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set this Menu item to “FuLL.”
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and
exit.
A number of interesting and useful features are available during Electronic Keyer
operation.
Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Space:Dash ) Ratio
The Menu may be used to adjust the Weight for the built-in Electronic Keyer. The
default weighting is 3:1 (a dash is three times longer than a dot or space).
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.