Yaesu FT-1000MP Operating Manual page 64

Operation
The 4-digit contest number is sent in addition
to the usual QSO information when working a
contest. You increase the number after each con-
tact to keep tally of consecutive stations worked.
This 4-digit starting number is set to 0000 by
default, but can be changed to any number from
0000-9999 using menu selection 7-3. This num-
ber is essentially "programmed" as the contest
number in the keyer memory. Normally, the con-
test number automatically increments each time
you send it; however, if you need to change the
current number, you can also manually increment
or decrement it with the press of a button.
O To play back the current contest number, press
key
#
10 followed by key
# 2.
O To transmit the current contest number, press
key # 2 (this increments the number).
OTo increment the contest number manually,
press key
# 3,
to decrement it, press key
#
4.
Contest Number Playback
You can have the contest number played back
in abbreviated form, truncated to 3 digits, or dis-
abled, via menu selection 7-6. Contesters often
use abbreviated "cut" numbers to speed the send-
ing process so they can quickly move on to the
next catch. The contest keyer allows you to select
some numbers to be sent in their abbreviated or
"cut" format. The table below outlines the avail-
able abbreviated formats.
If you are new to CW contesting, you may want
to listen in on a few contests to get a feel for the
operating procedures involved. Then, you can
configure your contest memory keyer as desired
for the event you will be participating in.
/I. VFQIMemory Control
This permits remote control of primary trans-
ceiver functions relating to VFO/memory opera-
tion. The front panel
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knob are duplicated at the remote control panel.
These basically duplicate the 12-key front
panel
BAND
keypad allowing direct frequency en-
try and changing bands. Keypad functions can
apply to either MAIN VFO-A or SUB VFO-B, as
selected in menu function 7-9.
Key# VFO-A VFQ-B
Keyer Functions
1
CQ Message
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Contest#
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