Preset Mode - Yaesu FTDX-9000 Operation Manual

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The Preset mode lets you set the desired direction of the rotator in advance, so you can automatically rotate your
Yaesu rotator to the designated direction. Use of a Yaesu Rotator (G-800DXA, G-1000DXA, or G-2800DXA)
requires the connection of the rotator cable to the connector located on the back of the transceiver.
1. Press the [ F4 ]( MODE ) key, as necessary, to se-
lect the "PRESET" mode.
2. Press the [ F7 ]( MAP ) key, if necessary, to bring up
the Great Circle map screen.
3. Press the [ F2 ]( CCW ) or [ F3 ]( CW ) key to set the
Preset pointer to the direction of the other station's
location.
4. Press the [ F5 ]( START ) key to engage hands-free
rotation to the beam heading you just set up in the
previous step.
You may stop the manually by pressing the
[ F5 ]( START ) key again.
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