Transmitting - Yaesu FT-23R MKII Operating Manual

Operation
for channel activity beneath the squelch level and to adjust the volume without having to
adjust the squelch: just press the Monitor switch and the noise squelch will open (this does
not open the tone squelch, however, if the FTS-12 Tone Squelch option is installed and
activated, as descried later).
The FT-23R
includes an automatic power saver system, which reduces battery con-
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sumption by turning the receiver on (for 300 milliseconds) and off (for 600 milliseconds)
when the channel is clear and the squelch is closed. The power saver will not affect voice-
mode operation*, except to prolong the charge life of your batteries.
: For Packet, the Power Saver should be disabled, Ask your Yaesu dealer for details.
*
Press the LOW button to select low power output. When you wish to transmit, wait until
the channel is clear (BUSY/TX LED off), and squeeze the PTT switch on the side of the
transceiver while speaking into the microphone (just below the keypad on the front panel).
During transmission the BUSY/TX indicator will glow red, and the bargraph will now
show relative transmitter power output. Release the PTT switch to receive.
If you find that more power is required, set the LOW button to the undepressed (
position. However, we recommend that whenever communication is possible with low
power, you should keep the LOW button depressed (
minimize possible interference to other stations.
The FT-23R
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and the "Memory mode", which affect the functions of most of the controls. It is
important to know which state is currently active when changing frequencies. To
determine which state is active, look at the upper left corner of the display. When
the Memory mode is active, a Memory number appears. To switch operating states,
press [ D/MR ] key.
12
S
QUELCH
T
RANSMITTING
"Dial" and "Memory" modes
has two different operating status, referred to as the "Dial mode"
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ETUP
) to both conserve battery life and
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