Preset Mode - Yaesu FTDX9000 - DATA MANAGEMENT Operation Manual

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The Preset mode lets you set the desired direction of the rotator in advance, so you can automatically rotate
your Yaesu rotator to the designated direction. Use of a Yaesu Rotator (G-800DXA, G-1000DXA, or G-2800DXA)
requires the connection of the rotator cable to the connector located on the back of the transceiver.
1. Press the [ 4/7 ]( MODE ) key, as necessary, to se-
lect the "PRESET" mode.
2. Press the [ 7/18 ]( MAP ) key, if necessary, to bring
up the Great Circle map screen.
3. Press the [ 2/3.5 ]( CCW ) or [ 3/5 ]( CW ) key to set
the Preset pointer to the direction of the other
station's location.
4. Press the [ 5/10 ]( START ) key to engage hands-
free rotation to the beam heading you just set up
in the previous step.
You may stop the manually by pressing the [ 5/
10 ]( START ) key again.
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