User manual YAESU FTDX9000MP

[. . . ] FTDX9000MP/Contest Data Management OPERATION MANUAL FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS FIRST When turning on the transceiver for the first time, please set the local time as soon as possible. If this is not done, the various functions of the World Clock and Great Circle Map will not function correctly. Note: If you wish to add a city to the City List that was programmed at the factory, you will need to supply your own USB or PS/2 Keyboard. If you utilize one of the pre-loaded cities, a keyboard is not necessary. [. . . ] While LBWS is engaged, it is not possible to switch to the dual display mode. In the case of the Contest version, the RX switch to the left of the CLAR/VFO-B knob will, when pushed, cause both the VFO itself and the Spectrum Scope display to change to VFO-B. Additionally, when the optional RXU-9000 Dual Receive Unit is installed, you may use the [4/7](A/B) key to make this change, just like on the MP version. "FIX/CRT" Select "LBWS WIDTH" Select Page 18 FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION MANUAL SPECTRUM SCOPE USING THE FIX (FIXED) MODE This feature is convenient when you want to monitor an entire amateur band. The starting point, located at the left edge of the screen, can be set via the Menu. Even if the screen span (bandwidth) is changed, the start frequency will not be changed. By watching the screen, you can move your operation to frequencies where interesting activity appears on the display. Just as with the CTR mode, it is possible to toggle the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) VFOs. It is also possible to utilize a dual display, with the Main (VFO-A) VFO in the upper position, and the Sub (VFO-B) VFO below. By pressing the [7/18](CTR/FIX) key, it is possible to switch between the CTR mode and the FIX mode. Press the [2/3. 5](SPAN) key to set the desired value for the Span (bandwidth). By pressing the [3/5](ATT) key, the attenuation will change as follows. Press the [4/7](A/B) key to toggle between the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) VFOs. The Main VFO will appear in the upper display field, and the Sub VFO will appear in the lower. When you rotate the Main Tuning knob for Main (VFO-A) or CLAR/VFO-B knob for Sub (VFOB), the yellow arrow " " will move to follow your receive frequency. If the receive frequency is outside of the screen, the position of the operating frequency will be "shown" in the lower area of the display as "<<" ">>", and "RCV Freq is out of range" will also be displayed. Advice: In either CTR or FIX mode, the current operating frequency will be indicated on the screen by the yellow arrow " . " "SPAN" Select "ATT" Select "FIX/CRT" Select Advice:In the case of the Contest version, the RX switch to the left of the CLAR/VFO-B knob will, when pushed, cause both the VFO itself and the Spectrum Scope display to change to VFO-B. Additionally, when the optional RXU-9000 Dual Receive Unit is installed, you may use the [5/10](DUAL) key to enable Dual-band Spectrum Scope operation, just like on the MP version. SETTING THE LEFT EDGE FREQUENCY FOR THE FIX MODE Press the [MNU] key momentarily to enter the Menu mode. Select the item which you want to change by rotating the Main dial (in this case, the items will be in the range from SCOPE "107: MAIN FIX 1. 8 MHz" to "128: SUB FIX 50MHz"). When the change(s) are completed, press and hold in the MNU key for 2 seconds to save the change. If you do not want to save the change(s), press the MNU key momentarily. There are many setup items in the Menu, and they are grouped; the group name is displayed at the top left area of the list screen. It will generally be more convenient for you if you initially select the group, by rotating the Main Dial, and then select the item you want to work on. FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION MANUAL Page 19 AUDIO SCOPE AND OSCILLOSCOPE ABOUT THE AUDIO SCOPE AND OSCILLOSCOPE It is possible to show both the Audio Scope and the Oscilloscope displays simultaneously. [. . . ] TX GENERAL This group is used for setting the TX RF output, configuration of linear amplifier switching, full-duplex operation, etc. POWER switch MENU MODE RESET 1. The menu mode will be reset, and the factory default configurations will come back. MNU key Page 44 FT DX 9000MP/CONTEST DATA MANAGEMENT OPERATION MANUAL USING THE MENU MODE EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION KEYS ON THE MENU MODE SCREEN [2/3. 5](LOAD) Press this key to download previously-used Menu settings from the CF card to the transceiver. [6/14]( ) This is the "down" key for scrolling through the menu mode list. The items also can be selected by rotating the Main Tunig knob. [3/5](SAVE) Press this key to save the current Menu settings to the CF card. [7/18]( ) This is the "up" key for scrolling through the menu mode list. When you have completed making all changes to the menu setting(s), press the [MNU] key for 2 seconds to lock in the changes. [. . . ]