If Noise Blanker (Nb) Operation - Yaesu FT-2000 Operating Manual

The FT-2000 includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition
systems.
Main band VFO-A NB Operation
1. Press the [ NB ] button momentarily to reduce short-
duration pulse noise such as from switching transients,
automobile ignitions and power lines. The "
will appear in the display to confirm that the Narrow-
NB is operating. Press and hold in the [ NB ] button for
two seconds to reduce longer-duration man-made pulse
noise. The " " icon will blink for five seconds, and
thereafter will appear continuously, to confirm that the
Wide-NB is operating.
2. Advance the [ NB ] knob to the point where the offend-
ing noise is best reduced or eliminated.
3. To end Noise Blanker operation, press the [ NB ] but-
ton once more. The "
ing that the Noise Blanker is no longer in operation.
A :
Slowly turn the [ NB ] knob, until the correct point for
best noise reduction is found. There is a point at which
the noise may be most effectively reduced.
When you change the Noise Blanker level on the Main
(VFO-A) side, the Sub (VFO-B) band's Noise Blanker
level will automatically change to be the same as that
for VFO-A, if the Sub (VFO-B) band's Noise Blanker
is engaged.
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Main Band ( VFO-A ) "
[ NB ] Button
[ B ] Button
[ NB ] Knob
Sub band VFO-B NB Operation
1. Press the [ B ] button.
2. Within five seconds of pressing the [ B ] button (while
the imbedded orange LED is blinking), press the [ NB ]
button momentarily to reduce short-duration pulse
noise such as from switching transients, automobile ig-
nitions and power lines. The "
the display to confirm that the Narrow-NB is operat-
ing.
3. Within five seconds of pressing the [ B ] button (while
the imbedded orange LED is blinking), press and hold
in the [ NB ] button for two seconds to reduce longer-
duration man-made pulse noise. The "
blink for five seconds, then appear continuously, to con-
firm that the Wide-NB is operating.
4. To end Noise Blanker operation, press the [ B ] button,
then press the [ NB ] button. The "
off, confirming that the Noise Blanker is no longer in
operation.
A :
Slowly turn the [ NB ] knob, until the correct point for
best noise reduction is found. There is a point at which
the noise may be most effectively reduced.
When you change the Noise Blanker level on the Sub
(VFO-B) side, the Main (VFO-A) band's Noise Blanker
level will automatically change to be the same as that
for VFO-B, if the Main (VFO-A) band's Noise Blanker
is engaged.
3
IGNALS WITHIN KHZ
" Icon
Sub Band ( VFO-B ) "
" Icon
" icon will appear in
" icon will
" icon will turn
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