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FT-891 Advance Manual
Transmitter Convenience Features
Voice Memory (SSB/AM modes)
You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-891 to repeat recorded messages.
The Voice Memory system includes five memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of
voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can hold is 20 seconds.
Voice Memory Operation
You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-891 by operating from either the
Control Display, or using the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the
rear panel
REM/ALC
jack.
Recording Your Own Voice in Memory from the FT-891 Control Panel
1. Set the operating mode to SSB or AM.
2. Adjust the Mic Gain, as described on page
3. Press the [
F
] key repeatedly, to find the
“REC SETTING” list screen.
NOTE:
This screen may be enabled/
disabled via Menu Mode “
05-11
[
REC SETTING
]”.
4. Rotate the
MULTI
function knob to select
“MEM”.
5. Press the
MULTI
function knob. A blinking
“REC” icon will appear in the display.
6. Rotate the
MULTI
function knob to select
any numbered [
CH1
] through [
CH5
], and
then press the
MULTI
function knob.
7. Press the microphone PTT switch momentarily. The “REC” icon will glow steadily and
recording will begin.
8. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to record the message (such as
“CQ DX, CQ DX, this is W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Char-lie, Over”).
Remember that the time limit for recording any message is 20 seconds.
9. Rotate the
MULTI
function knob to select “MEM”, and then press the
MULTI
function
knob.
The message storage process complete.
10. Press and hold the [
F
] key for one second to exit the “REC SETTING” list screen and
resume normal operation.
