Yaesu FT-897 Operating Manual page 15

CLAR Knob
This knob tunes the clarifier offset frequency up to ±9.99
kHz, when the Receiver Clarifier feature is activated by
pressing the CLAR/IF SHIFT key.
BAND ( DWN ) /BAND ( UP ) Key
Pressing either of these keys momentarily will cause the
frequency to be moved up or down by one frequency
band. The selections available are:
...1.8 MHz 3.5 MHz
14 MHz 15 MHz
28 MHz 50 MHz
MHz 144 MHz
MEM/VFO CH Knob
This detented rotary switch is used for VFO frequency
tuning, memory selection, and function selection for the
[ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] keys of the transceiver.
DSP Button
Pressing this button momentarily provides instant access
to Multi Function Row "p" (MFp), which contains the
command key for the receiver's Digital Signal Process-
ing system. The available functions will appear as the
functions displayed above the [ A ] , [ B ] , and [ C ] keys, as
described previously.
HOME Key
Pressing this key momentarily recalls a favorite "Home"
frequency memory.
V/M Key
Pressing this key switches frequency control between the
VFO and Memory Systems.
CTCSS/DCS Status
: CTCSS ENC Active (Split Tone "ON")
: CTCSS ENC Active (Split Tone "OFF")
: CTCSS ENC/DCS DEC Active (Split Tone "ON")
: CTCSS ENC/DEC (Tone Squelch) Active (Split Tone "ON")
: DCS ENC Active (Split Tone "ON")
: DCS ENC Active (Split Tone "OFF")
: DCS ENC/DEC Active (Split Tone "ON")
: DCS ENC/CTCSS DEC Active (Split Tone "ON")
: CTCSS ENC/DEC (Tone Squelch) Active (Split Tone "OFF")
: DCS ENC/DEC Active (Split Tone "OFF")
: Odd Split
: Minus Shift
: Plus Shift
VFO A/B or
Memory CH Number
Transverter Mode
Operating Frequency
Meter Status
: S meter
: PO meter
: Modulation Meter
: SWR Meter
: ALC Meter
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PERATING ANUAL
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7.0 MHz 10 MHz
18 MHz 24 MHz
88 MHz 108
430 MHz 1.8 MHz ...
LCD Details
Multi Function Key Status
C
ANEL ONTROL
MODE ( ) /MODE ( ) Key
Pressing either of these keys momentarily will change
the operating mode. The selections available are:
... USB LSB
DSP Indicator
This indicator glows green when the DSP feature is acti-
vated.
TRANSMIT/BUSY Indicator
This indicator glows green when the squelch opens, and
turns red during transmit.
CW-T Indicator
This indicator is a visual tinning indicator for CW re-
ception, which glows green in synchronization with a
signal tuned to the center of the IF passband during CW
reception.
BATT-A, BATT-B Indicator
These LEDs indicate the battery status for the optional
FNB-78 Ni-MH battery pack while internal battery op-
eration.
The LED glows green when the battery pack is waiting
(switch to off by the A-B switch on the top panel), and
turns orange when the is the battery pack en the radio
operate the corresponded battery pack by the A-B switch
on the top panel.
When the battery voltage is approaching the value which
indicates depletion is near, the LED blinks orange, indi-
cating it is time to replace the batteries.
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WITCHES
CW CWR
AM DIG PKT
Operating Mode
APO Active
DCS Active
: IPO Active
: ATT Active
: VOX Active
: Priority Active
: Dual Receive Active
Battery Operation
Supply Voltage
: ATAS-100/-120 or FC-30 Active
: HI SWR (more the "3.0")
: HI Temperature
: IF SHIFT Active
: Clarifier Active
: Key Lock "ON"
/ : Fast Tuning Step
USB ...
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