General Description; About This Manual; Conventions Used In This Manual - Yaesu FT DX 9000 CONTEST - MANUAL 2 Operation Manual

We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your purchase of the FT
The FT 9000 is the culmination of a four-year design project. But it also is the product of our company's fifty years of
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engineering, design, and manufacturing know how. As pioneers in the development of SSB, we have led the technological
advances in Amateur Radio communications over the last half century. And now, with the introduction of the FT
Series, we again lead the way with a no-compromise 21st-century design that will make your operating dreams come true.
More importantly, it is a radio that will let your skills and experience find expression, as you harness the excitement of HF
operating like you've never done before!
The FT 9000 Series is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be
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unfamiliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efficiency from your FT
you read this manual in its entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your new
transceiver.
Before using your FT 9000, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the "Before You Begin" section of this manual.
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Please note the conventions, described below, for operational commands and texts included in this manual.
(# ) ..... This refers to a switch or knob used for controlling a particular function. The name or number inside the
brackets designate the name of the switch/knob, or its reference number within this manual.
XX ........... In the texts, you may be advised to press a button momentarily, or press and hold it in for a time interval (such
as two seconds). Please be sure to observe the proper procedure when pressing a button.
OO ........... This indicates the pressing of a button when a "momentary" press is the only selection available.
Note ......................................... This is used for a note as to a particular point of interest.
Advice ..................................... This is used to amplify or expand on instructions, so as to recommend a way to gain
Example .................................. This is used to demonstrate an example of how a feature or function should work or be
Quick Note / Quick Point This is used for a brief explanation of a particular aspect of operation.
Terminology ........................... An explanation of a term or expression used in this manual.
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