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CLAR/VFO-B Knob
Depending on the status of the [ A/B ] switch (#
ated with the VFO-A or VFO-B frequency control registers.
Functions Associated with VFO-A Control
In the case of VFO-A control, this knob is used for Clarifier tuning, as well as Up/Down selection of the Amateur band, Memory Channels, 1
MHz tuning steps, or Memory Groups. For VFO-A control, be sure that the Orange lamp beside this control is not illuminated. If the Orange
lamp is turned on, press the [ A/B ] switch (#
Clarifier Operation
When the [ CLAR ] switch (#
program an offset of up to ± 9.99 kHz from the VFO-A frequency.
This offset is only applied, however, to the receive or transmit fre-
quency if the [ FAST/RX ] switch (#
switch (# ), respectively, have been pushed.
To apply the programmed frequency offset to the Receive frequency,
press the [ FAST/RX ] switch momentarily. To return to the VFO-A
frequency, without the offset, press the [ FAST/RX ] switch once more.
To apply the programmed frequency offset to the Transmit frequency,
press the [ BAND/MHz / TX ] switch momentarily. To return the trans-
mitter to the VFO-A frequency, without the offset, press the [ BAND/
MHz / TX ] switch once more.
To reset the Clarifier frequency to "0" offset, press the [ B.MODE/
CLEAR ] switch (#
).
Functions Associated with VFO-B Operation
When the [ A/B ] switch (# ) is pressed, the Orange lamp to the right of the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob (#
be exercising control functions associated with the VFO-B frequency control register. If the Orange lamp is not illuminated, please press the
[ A/B ] switch. Rotation of the knob will now control the VFO-B frequency.
VFO-B FAST Tuning
When the [ FAST/RX ] switch (#
will light up, and tuning of the VFO-B frequency will increase by a
factor of 10 Hz. Press the [ FAST/RX ] switch once more to return to
the normal tuning rate.
VFO-B BAND/MHz Up/Down Control
If you press the [ BAND/MHz / TX ] switch (#
imbedded LED will light up, and this knob may now be used for
selection of the desired Amateur band. Pressing the [ BAND/MHz /
TX ] switch once again will cancel Up/Down Band selection, and
the LED will turn off.
If you press and hold in the [ BAND/MHz / TX ] switch for 2 sec-
onds, the imbedded LED will light up, and this knob may now be
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BAND/MHz Up/Down Control
When the [ BAND/MHz ] switch (#
Red LED imbedded in the switch will light up, and you may then use
this knob for selecting the desired Amateur band. If you have en-
gaged the "My Bands" feature via Menu #145, this knob will select
from among just the Amateur bands that you have included in the
"My Bands" list.
If you press and hold in the [ BAND/MHz ] switch for 2 seconds, the
imbedded LED will glow Orange, and this knob may now be used for
rapid tuning in 1 MHz frequency steps.
Memory Channel/Memory Group Control
Pressing the [ MCH/GRP ] switch (#
use of this knob for selection of the desired Memory Channel.
Pressing and holding in the [ MCH/GRP ] switch for two seconds will
enable the use of this knob for selecting the desired Memory Group.
used for Up/Down tuning of the VFO-B frequency in 1 MHz steps.
Press the [ BAND/MHz / TX ] switch momentarily to cancel Up/Down
tuning; the imbedded LED will turn off.
VFO-B Mode Selection
When the [ B.MODE/CLEAR ] switch (#
ded LED will light up, and this knob may now be used for selection
of the operating mode for VFO-B operation. Pressing the [ B.MODE/
CLEAR ] switch once more will cancel mode selection, and the im-
bedded LED will turn off.
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Mode selection may also be accomplished by pressing the [ A/B ] switch
), then pressing the appropriate [ MODE ] switch (#
(#
left of the [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob (#
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) will light up, and this knob will now
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