Vertex Standard FT-950 ユーザーズマニュアル
FT-950
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode
The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the
front and rear KEY jacks of the FT-950. This permits utilization of Automatic
Character Spacing (ACS), if desired, as well as the use of the electronic keyer via the
front jack and a straight key or computer-driven keying line via the rear panel.
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select Menu item “037 A1A F-TYPE” (for the front
KEY jack) or “039 A1A R-TYPE” (for the rear-panel’s KEY jack).
Advice: Press the [SELECT] knob to toggle the Menu item display between “037
A1A” and “F-TYPE” or “039 A1A” and “R-TYPE”.
Advice: Press the [SELECT] knob to toggle the Menu item display between “037
A1A” and “F-TYPE” or “039 A1A” and “R-TYPE”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the keyer to the desired mode. The available
selections are:
OFF:
OFF:
The built-in Electronic Keyer is turned off (“straight key” mode).
buG:
Dots will be generated automatically by the keyer, but dashes must be
sent manually.
sent manually.
ELE:
Both dots and dashes will be generated automatically when you use
your paddle.
your paddle.
ACS:
Same as “ELEKEY” except that the spacing between characters is
precisely set by the keyer to be the same length as a dash (three dots in
length)
precisely set by the keyer to be the same length as a dash (three dots in
length)
4. When you are finished, press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
CW Convenience Features
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating)
“Spotting” (zeroing in on another CW station) is a handy technique for ensuring that
you and the other station are precisely on the same frequency.
The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may also be moved so you can adjust your
receiver frequency to center the incoming station on the pitch corresponding to that of
your transmitted signal.
Using the SPOT System
While pressing the front panel’s [SPOT] button, the Spot tone will be heard and the
frequency display will show the Spot tone frequency. This tone corresponds to the pitch
“Spotting” (zeroing in on another CW station) is a handy technique for ensuring that
you and the other station are precisely on the same frequency.
The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may also be moved so you can adjust your
receiver frequency to center the incoming station on the pitch corresponding to that of
your transmitted signal.
Using the SPOT System
While pressing the front panel’s [SPOT] button, the Spot tone will be heard and the
frequency display will show the Spot tone frequency. This tone corresponds to the pitch