Operation; Preliminary Steps - Yaesu FT-51R Owner's Manual

This chapter describes the various transceiver
functions tutorially. After studying these de-
scriptions, keep the FT-51R
Sheet
handy to refresh your memory.
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Prelimina Steps
Before operating the FT-51R the first time:
Charge the battery pack completely (if using
Ni-Cd batteries) as described on page 11. If
using an FBA-14 dry-cell battery case, install
the batteries (also described on page 11).
Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna
jack on the top of the transceiver.
the transceiver without an antenna connected.
If you have a Speaker/Mic, we suggest you
not connect it until you are familiar with basic

operation.

Before proceeding, please read the
Connectors
chapter, if you have not already, to
familiarize yourself with the functions of the
controls. Note especially the display on page
8, and key information on pages 13,14
Operation
Operator's Quick Code
Never operate
Controls
63.
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When you press the front panel keys during
reception, one or two beeps sound to indicate
key contact. Don't hold the (OM) key down un-
less you are storing a memory, and try to avoid
pressing two keys at the same time. While trans-
mitting, the keys generate DTMF tones accord-
ing to their numeric label or the blue
*,
label (near the non-numeric keys).
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You need not be too concerned about the fol-
lowing descriptions of timers - they are much
easier to understand (by doing, which we will
get to shortly) than to describe.
Low Batte y - P o w e r Indicator
When the battery voltage is low, the indica-
tor appears, indicating the battery pack
should be recharged or batteries re laced.
the battery voltage drops further,
if you continue operating, the transceiver
eventually turns itself off.
We recommend immediately replacing the
pack at first indication of low voltage.
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A, B, D,
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