Satellite Memory Labeling - Yaesu FT-847 Operating Manual

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ATELLITE EMORY
When storing satellite memories, a special feature of
these memory channels is the alpha-numeric labeling
("Tag") which can be appended to each memory. This
can be particularly useful if you wish to preset a num-
ber of satellite memories as starting points for opera-
tion on a number of satellites. You may then label each
memory with the satellite's designator number and the
operating mode.
For example, you might wish to label an appropriate
memory as being configured for the satellite known
as "FO-29" (Fuji-Oscar 29) in Mode JD. When the
Satellite Memory is selected via the MEM/VFO CH
knob, the Tag will be displayed for two seconds, after
which the frequency display for that Satellite Memory
register will appear.
To store Satellite Tags, use the following procedure:
l Press the [MENU] button to activate the Menu
mode of operation.
l Rotate the SUB-TUNE knob to select Menu #35
("SAT TAG").
l Press the[MCK/W] key.
l Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select the
Satellite Memory to which an alpha-numeric
Tag is to be appended.
l Rotate the SUB-TUNE knob to select the first
position in the Tag to be programmed. The cur-
rent character will be blinking.
l Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select the
letter or number to be set into the current slot.
In this case, select "F" as the first letter.
l Repeat the last two steps so as to select
"FO29JD" as the complete label.
l Press the [MCK/W] key to complete entry of
this Tag. Repeat this process for as many Satel-
lite Memory registers as you wish.
l Press the [MENU] key to exit the Menu mode.
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This procedure may be repeated for each Satellite
memory register, for easy identification of the satel-
lite name, operating frequencies, and mode of opera-
tion (the "D" represents "Digital" operation in the
above example).
Regarding Satellite Memory Registers
If you reset the microprocessor (via Menu #38
or 39), the contents of the Satellite Memory reg-
isters will also be cleared out.
If this happens, please re-load the Satellite
Memory registers in accordance with the in-
structions in this chapter.
Be certain that Menu #36 ("AUTO-MEM ") is
set to "ON" before commencing satellite opera-
tion. See page 88 for details regarding Menu
#36.
The wide variety of amateur satellites provides many
opportunities to utilize the flexibility of the FT-847.
For example, some digital satellites may require an
uplink signal to be sent on FM, while downlinking on
SSB. Full details on satellite frequencies, operating
modes, and operating procedures may be found in
books available from your dealer, or from the Web
site of AMSAT-NA (Amateur Satellite Corporation)
at <http://www.amsat.org>, which provides many links
to other national satellite organizations, such as
AMSAT-DL, AMSAT-UK, AMSAT-Australia, etc.
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