Rotator Control Functions - Yaesu FT DX 9000 CONTEST - MANUAL 2 Operation Manual

When using a YAESU model G-800DXA, G-1000DXA, or G-2800DXA rotator (not supplied), it is possible to control it
from the front panel of the FT
1. Press and hold in the ENT key (one of the BAND
keys (# )) for two seconds. The frequency display
area will change over to the "Rotator Control" con-
figuration.
2. Press either the 2/3.5 key or the 3/5 key to rotate
the antenna. Pressing the 2/3.5 key will cause rota-
tion to the left (counter-clockwise), while pressing the
3/5 ] key will cause rotation to the right (clockwise).
3. Press the 5/10 key or the 6/14 key to control the
speed of rotation. Pressing the 5/10 key will cause
slower rotation, while pressing the 6/14 key will
speed up rotation. Usually, you will be using the
"100%" setting.
When you are through exercising rotator control, press the
BAND key momentarily. The frequency display will re-
turn to the main display field.
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UNCTIONS
Counterclockwise Speed-dwn
Clockwise
Direction (0° ~ 360°)
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EATURES
Frequency Display
[BAND] key
Speed-up
Speed (0 ~ 100 %)
+
"Overlap" indicator
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