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FT-857 Operating Manual
BAND
(
DWN
)/
BAND
(
UP
) Key
Pressing either of these keys momentarily will cause the frequency to be moved up or
down by one frequency band. The selections available are:
.....
1.8 MHz
ó
3.5 MHz
ó
5.0 MHz
ó
7.0 MHz
ó
10 MHz
ó
14 MHz
ó
15 MHz
ó
18 MHz
ó
21 MHz
ó
24 MHz
ó
28 MHz
ó
50 MHz
ó
88 MHz
ó
108 MHz
ó
144 MHz
ó
430 MHz
ó
1.8 MHz
.....
V/M
Key
Pressing this key switches frequency control between the VFO and Memory Systems.
Press and hold in this key to store the contents of the VFO into the QMB (Quick Memory
Bank) register.
LOCK
Key
Pressing this key locks the front panel keys so as to prevent accidental frequency change.
The
LOCK
key itself, though, will never be disabled.
MAIN
DIAL
This is the main tuning dial for the transceiver. It is used both for frequency tuning as
well as “Menu” setting in the transceiver.
Liquid Crystal Display
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) provides indication of the operating frequency and
other aspects of transceiver status.
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