In Case Of Problems - Yaesu FT-530 Manual

In Case Of Problems
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Don't worry if you find Ff -530 operation some-
what complicated at first. There are many more
features than the display can indicate at one time,
and most keys have more functions than are indi-
cated by their labels. 50 it is not difficult to get lost,
at least until you have had the chance to learn the
various functions of the display and keys. This
section provides some tips to help you navigate the
various display and key modes.
If the display shows nothing at all, check the
power switch, and if necessary, remove the battery
pack and check that the contacts are clean. If all
appears to be physically in order, recharge or re-
place the batteries.
The state of the display tells a lot (but not all)
about the current state of operation. The display
can take on a a great many different states, but
most of them are temporary and will time out after
a few seconds, returning to the operating fre-
quency. Exceptions are the displays for the "set-
ting" mode, DTMF Code Memories and CTC55
tone frequency).
Fortunately, the display includes many sym-
bols and function indicators to let you know what
is going on as long as power is applied, so it is well
worthwhile to study the display diagram on page
8 carefully. For example, if the frequency display
changes unexpectedly when you transmit (or if
"Err"
appears), check for a small
"+"
or "_" near
the top center of the display, indicating repeater
shift is enabled.
Attempting an illegal command will usually do
nothing, and no beep will sound. However, noth-
ing happens when you press a key for even legal
commands if the keys are locked: check for
"m"
·(key lock) or
'm"
(PIT lock) at the bottom left
corner of the display. If you see one of these, press
C!!ID
-7
ffi,
and keep pressing
IT)
until the lock
symbols are cleared.
If you still cannot enter data, check to see if
either of the
BUSYfTX
LEDs is red, indicating the
transmitter is activated. Releasing the PIT switch
should return the set to receive. If not, switch the
transceiver off, and then back on.
If the 100's-of-MHz digit is weird (that is, not 1)
or behaves strangely when you try to tune, check
for either
"PAGE"
or
"CODE"
at the left side of the
display, indicating that DTMF paging or code
squelch is active with the code memory display
. If
CODE
l · · f
optIOn. so,
press~,
severa times
1
necessary,
to clear these symbols and return the frequency
display to normal.
If the display is almost completely blank, except
for" F" in the memory box, you have entered the
" se tting" mode. Press the PTT switch to clear
things to normal.
As a last resort, if you are unable to gain sensible
control of the transceiver, reset the CPU as de-
scribed below.
To avoid confusion resulting from inadvertent
button presses, set the keypad lock on as described
on page 20 if you leave the transceiver unattended
while it is on. Remember to set the lock back off
when you wish to enter data.
Resetting the CPU
The FT-530 can be reset from the keypad to clear
all settings, memories, channel step and repeater
shifts to their factory defaults. Just press and hold
both
@
and
@
together while turning the
transceiver on.
Memory Backup
Normally, a lithium cell inside the transceiver
retains all settings and memories while power is
off or disconnected. If this battery ever needs re-
placing, the transceiver will be found to have lost
its memories, although it will still operate prop-
erly.
The illustration below shows the battery tray
location on the front panel. To remove the cell, first
ensure a charged battery pack is connected and the
radio is turned on (so your memorized data is not
lost), then simply use your thumb-nail or a small
flat screwdriver to pry the tray from the trans-
ceiver body, and then slide it out of the radio. Note
the polarity and fit of the cell, the positive flat side
faces forward (toward the front of the radio). Only
replace with a Panasonic Type CR1220 or equiva-
lent, then slide the tray back into the transceiver
until. flush.
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