Vertex Standard FT-2800M User Manual

[REV(DW)] Key

During split-frequency operation, such as through a repeater, this key reverses the trans-
mit and receive frequencies.*
Press and hold in this key for one second to activate the Dual Watch feature, described
in the Operation chapter (“PRI” will be displayed on the LCD, indicating “Priority
Channel” monitoring).

* Using the Menu, the “Reverse” feature may be disabled in favor of one-touch  a

access to the “Home” Channel. See page 33 for details.

[LOW(A/N)] Key

Press this key momentarily to select the transmitter power output level.
The available power levels are:

HIGH (65W) à MID (25W) à LOW2 (10W) à LOW1 (5W)

To toggle the display between indication of the frequency and the channel’s Alpha/
Numeric label, press and hold in this key for one second while receiving on that memory
channel.

[D/MR(MW)] Key

Press this key momentarily to switch the frequency control among the VFO, Memory
System, and Home channel.
Press and hold in this key for one second to activate the Memory Storage mode.

DIAL Knob

This 24-position detented rotary switch is used for tuning, memory selection and most
function settings. The microphone [UP]/[DWN] buttons duplicate the functions of this
knob.

Display

The main digits on the display may show operating frequency, memory name, or any of
many parameters during Menu setup.

CTCSS
(Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System)

DCS (Digital Code Squelch)

DTMF Memory Mode

CTCSS/DCS Bell Paging

Lock Feature Active

Programmable Memory Scan

Priority Channel

Memory Mode

Memory Channel Number

VFO Mode

Home Channel

Frequency/Message Area

SKIP/Preferential Scan Channel

Repeater Shift Direction

TX Power Level

TX Indicator

BUSY Indicator

Smart Search

Narrow Deviation

S- and TX Power Meter