FT-950
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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8. Multi Function Meter
There are five functions multi-meter. The bottom five selections in the list below are
transmit functions, determined by the selections of the [METER] switch.
ALC:
Indicates the relative ALC voltage.
SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward: Reflected), from 1.0 to 3.0.
ID:
Indicates the final amplifier drain current, 0 to 30 ampere.
VDD: Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage (nominal value: 13.8 V).
COMP: Indicates the speech compressor level, from 0 to 30 dB.
Advice: The ALC and ID meters can be provided the Peak-hold function via the Menu
item “009 DISP PKH ALC” and “010 DISP PKH ID”.
9. TUNER
This indicator appears when the internal Automatic Antenna Tuner is activated.
10. HI-SWR
This indicator appears if the directional coupler and microprocessor detect an
abnormally high SWR condition (over 3.0:1) that cannot be resolved by the Automatic
Antenna Tuner.
Note: If this indicator appears, check to be sure that you have the correct antenna
selected on the current operating band. If so, you will need to check the condition of the
antenna, its coaxial cable, and/or the connectors on the cable so as to locate and correct
the fault.
11. MIC EQ
This indicator appears whenever the Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer is
activated via the Menu.
12. REC
This indicator appears while the optional Voice Memory Unit is recording your voice
message, or the Contest Keyer is recording your CW keying.
13. PLAY
This indicator appears while the optional Voice Memory Unit is playing back the
recorded your voice message, or the Contest Keyer is playing back the recorded CW
keying.