FT-2000
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “059 AIA WEIGHT.”
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the weight to the desired value. The available
adjustment range is for a Dot/Space:Dash ratio of 2.5 ~ 4.5 (default value: 3.0).
4. When you are finished, press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode
The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the
front and rear [KEY] jacks of the FT-2000. This permits utilization of Automatic
Character Spacing (ACS), if desired, as well as the use of the electronic keyer via the
front jack and a straight key or computer-driven keying line via the rear panel.
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “051 A1A F-TYPE” (for the
front [KEY] jack) or “053 A1A R-TYPE” (for the rear-panel’s [KEY] jack).
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the keyer to the desired mode. The available
selections are:
OFF:
The built-in Electronic Keyer is turned off (“straight key” mode).
buG:
Dots will be generated automatically by the keyer, but dashes must be
sent manually.
ELE:
Both dots and dashes will be generated automatically when you use
your paddle.
ACS:
Same as “ELEKEY” except that the spacing between characters is
precisely set by the keyer to be the same length as a dash (three dots in
length)
4. When you are finished, press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
CW Convenience Features
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating)
“Spotting” (zeroing in on another CW station) is a handy technique for ensuring that
you and the other station are precisely on the same frequency.
For everyday operation, the (CW) [PITCH] knob allows you to set the center of the
receiver passband, as well as the offset pitch of your CW carrier signal, to the tone
pitch you prefer to listen to.
The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may also be moved so you can adjust your
