Fm Mode Operation; Basic Operation - Yaesu FT-2000 Operating Manual

FM M
ODE
1. Press the [ AM/FM ] button several
times, until the imbedded LED glows
orange, to select the FM operating
mode.
Q P :
When the [ AM/FM ] button glows
red, it indicates AM operation.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob
(in the case of Main (VFO-A) op-
eration) to select the desired operat-
i n g f r e q u e n c y. P r e s s i n g t h e
microphone's [ UP ] or [ DWN ] but-
ton will cause frequency change in 5 kHz steps.
3. Press the microphone's PTT switch (or press the front
panel [ MOX ] button) to transmit. Speak into the mi-
crophone in a normal voice level. Release the PTT or
[ MOX ] switch to return to receive.
4. Adjustment of the microphone gain may be accom-
plished in two ways. At the factory, a default level has
been programmed that should be satisfactory for most
situations. However, using Menu item "072 F3E
MICGAIN," you may set a different fixed value, or
choose the "ur" option, which then lets you use the
front panel [ MIC ] knob to set the microphone gain in
the FM mode.
A :
The Transmit Monitor is another helpful way of veri-
fying proper adjustment of the FM MIC Gain. By press-
ing the [ MONI ] button then adjusting the [ MONI ] knob
for a comfortable listening level while you are trans-
mitting, you will be able to hear the difference in de-
viation as you make adjustments.
FM is only used in the 28 MHz and 50 MHz Amateur
bands covered in the FT-2000D. Please do not use
FM on any other bands.
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[ MOX ] Button
[ AM/FM ] Button
FT-2000D O M