Front Panel Controls - Ten-Tec Argonaut VI 539 User Manual

Argonaut VI

2.2. Front Panel Controls

This section provides a very brief overview of
the front panel of the Argonaut VI, more
details on each control is given later in this
manual.
Two Dual Concentric POTS (1, 2, 3, 4)
The Argonaut VI front panel provides two
dual concentric multi -function pots. One for
AF/RF Controls, and the other for BW/PBT
controls. Using the AF knob, rotating the
knob fully counter clockwise removes power
from the Argonaut VI. Rotating the AF knob
clockwise will apply power to the Argonaut
VI and increase AF Levels. Using the BW
knob, rotating fully counter clockwise enables
the adjustment of further mode dependent
features. More on this later in the manual.
Rotating the BW knob clockwise will
increase or widen
Bandwidth.
Three Position Switch TMB (5)
There is a three position switch on the front
panel with text T, M, and B next to it. These
refer to the position of the switch T(op),
M(iddle), and B(ottom), which identifies
which function the four multi function
buttons will perform.
Main Encoder for various adjustments (6)
There is a single Main Encoder on the front
panel that is used primarily for adjusting the
tuned frequency. It also serves as the
adjustment on various other features.
539 / Argonaut VI Users manual
Part #74479
Printed in USA
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Figure 2-1 539 Front Panel- (with indexes)
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Multi Function Buttons (7, 8, 9, 10)
There are four buttons on the front panel to
change different operational features within
the Argonaut VI. These buttons perform
multiple functions. The Primary Function for
the buttons on the Argonaut VI is screened
directly on the button.
buttons have text printed above the button, on
the button, and below the button. The location
of the TMB switch identifies the function as
stated by the T(op) row of text above the
button, or the M(iddle) row of text printed on
the button, or the B(ottom) row of text printed
below the button. These buttons also take on a
fourth meaning when the BW pot is adjusted
fully counter clockwise and the switch clicks
to the (CW) position. The functionality is
described in the following sections.
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Notice the four