FT-817
O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
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momentarily to activate the alpha-numeric Tag. Repeatedly press this key will toggle
operation between “Frequency” display and “Tag” display.
Note
Note
Note
Note: You can recall the Menu #35 (
MEM TAG
) instantly by press and hold the [
C
](
TAG
) key
for one second.
S
S
S
Spectrum Scope Operation
pectrum Scope Operation
pectrum Scope Operation
pectrum Scope Operation
The Spectrum Scope allows viewing of operating activity on 5 channels above and 5 channels
below the current operating channel in the VFO mode.
The display indicates the relative signal strength on channels immediately adjacent to the
current operating frequency.
Two basic operating modes for Spectrum Scope are available:
CONT
: In this mode, the transceiver sweeps the current band repeatedly until the
Spectrum Scope is turned off.
CHK
: In this mode, the transceiver sweeps the current band one cycle every 10
seconds.
Setting the Spectrum Scope Mode
Setting the Spectrum Scope Mode
Setting the Spectrum Scope Mode
Setting the Spectrum Scope Mode
1.
Press and hold the [
F
] key for one second to enter the Menu mode
2.
Rotate the
SEL
knob to select Menu #43 (
SCOPE
).
3.
Rotate the
DIAL
to select the desired sweep mode (see above).
4.
When you have made your selection, press and hold the [
F
] key for one second to save
the new setting and exit to normal operation.
Activate the Spectrum Scope
Activate the Spectrum Scope
Activate the Spectrum Scope
Activate the Spectrum Scope
1.
Set the transceiver to the VFO mode in the desired band.
2.
Press the [
F
] key momentarily, then rotate the
SEL
knob, as needed, until Operating
Function Row [
SSM
,
SCH
,
ART
].
3.
Press the [
A
](
SSM
) key momentarily to start the Spectrum Scope.
4.
When the Spectrum Scope is in operation, the relative signal strength of stations on
channels immediately adjacent to the current frequency will be indicated on the display.
5.
To disable the Spectrum Scope, press the [
A
](
SSM
) key once more.
Note
Note
Note
Note: The receiver’s audio output and S-meter are disabled when using the Spectrum Scope.
S
S
S
Smart Sear
mart Sear
mart Sear
mart Searcccch Operation
h Operation
h Operation
h Operation
The Smart Search
TM
feature automatically stores frequencies where activity is encountered
on the current band. When Smart Search
TM
is engaged, the transceiver quickly searches
above your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stopping on
them even momentarily). These frequencies are stored in a special Smart Search
TM
memory
bank, consisting of 50 memories. This feature available on the FM and AM modes. This
feature is especially helpful when traveling, as you can instantly store active FM repeater
frequencies without having to look up the frequencies in a reference book.
1.
Set the
SQL
knob to the point where background noise is silenced. A typical setting, for
effective Smart Search
TM
operation, will be at 12 o’clock or slightly clockwise from this
position.
2.
Set the VFO frequency on which you wish to begin the search (the Smart Search
TM
feature is available on the VFO mode only).
3.
Press the [
F
] key momentarily, then rotate the
SEL
knob, as needed, until Operating
Function Row [
SSM
,
SCH
,
ART
].
4.
Now press the [
B
](
SCH
) key momentarily, the blinking “SRCH” appear on the LCD and
the transceiver will sweep upward on the current band, loading channels on which it
encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch.
5.
All channels where activity is present (up to 50 channels) will be loaded into the Smart
Search
TM
memories. Whether or not all 50 memories are filled, the search will stop after
one sweep.
6.
Now you can turn the
SEL
knob to select the Smart Search
TM
memories.
7.
To disable Smart Search
TM
operation, press the [
B
](
SCH
) key momentarily.
