FCC ID: K66FT-857
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-031 [CW TRAINING].
3. Rotate the DIAL to select the Training mode:
N:
Numeric characters only
A:
Alphabet characters only
AN: Numeric and Alphabet characters (Mixed)
4. Press the [B](STRT) key to begin generation of the five-character code groups (CW sidetone only, does not key the
transmitter).
5. When the code group is completed, code, the “Answer” will appear on the display.
6. Press the [B](STRT) key to generate another code group, as above.
7. To disable the CW Training feature, press and holding the [F] key for one second to exit to normal operation.
You may adjust the Morse speed by the Menu Mode No-030 [CW SPEED].
Programming the Panel Key Functions
The Function ([A], [B], [C]) keys in Multi Function Row “q” [PG A, PG B, PG C], may each be assigned the function of a
particular key. These may be used to create a custom set of “hot keys” to often-used functions from other Multi Function
Rows.
To assign the key functions:
1. Press and hold in the [F] button for one second to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode corresponding to the key to be assigned a function (No-065:
[PG A] key, No-066: [PG B] key, No-067: [PG C] key.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the feature or function you wish to assigned to the key.
4. When you have completed the set-up, press and hold in the [F] button for one second to exit the Menu mode.
Beacon Feature
The FT-857’s unique “Beacon” feature allow you to set up the transceiver to send a repetitive message. For example, on a
DX-pedition, the FT-857 beacon might be activated on a 50 MHz frequency, to alert DXers as to possible band openings.
Beacon Text Storage
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-011 [BEACON TEXT 1].
3. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob to enable storage of the Beacon Text (the first character location will be underlined).
4. Rotate the DIAL to select the first character (number or letter) in the Beacon Text you wish to store, then rotate the
MEM/VFO CH knob one click clockwise to move to the next character.
5. Repeat step 4 as many times as necessary to complete the Beacon Text.