Vertex Standard FT-1000MP - Manual (Page 78)

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PERATING
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ANUAL
R
EMOTE
C
ONTROL
O
PERATION
I
NTRODUCTION
You can select and activate various transceiver func-
tions via the optional FH-1 Remote Control Keypad
(available from your Yaesu dealer) connected to the
REMOTE jack on the rear panel of the transceiver.
Four transceiver remote control features are avail-
able via menu selection 7-9. Once the desired remote
control operating mode is selected, pressing a key
activates one of the functions available in that operat-
ing mode; the function activated by a key closure might
be a CW message playback, a contest number being
incremented upward, or a front panel function being
duplicated.
The four remote control features available are:
I. Contest Memory Keyer - The recording and play-
back of repetitive contest messages are accom-
plished via the keypad.
II. VFO/Memory Function Control - In this mode, the
remote control keypad duplicates the front panel
keys that relate to VFO/Memory selection and pro-
gramming.
III. Main VFO-A Control - In this mode, the remote
control keypad duplicates the functions of the front
panel BAND keypad (keys “0” ~ “9”), plus [SUB(CE)]
and [ENT]) as applied to the Main VFO.
IV. Sub VFO B Control - Same as above, except key-
pad inputs are applied to the Sub VFO.
The features and programming techniques for the
remote control features are discussed below, begin-
ning with the contest memory keyer.
Advanced Features
I. C
ONTEST
K
EYER
C
ONTROL
The MARK-V FT-1000MP
Field includes a contest
memory keyer which includes a number of automated
features which reduce operator fatigue during long
hours of contest operating.
Features
The keyer offers six CW message memories that
can be used to store your callsign and/or repetitive
messages like “CQ TEST DE <callsign>” or “TU QRZ
<callsign>.” Additionally, a three- or four-digit contest
serial number “001, 002....” may be imbedded into the
first memory location for contest exchange use. The
contest number can be incremented/decremented
manually, reset to an arbitrary number (in the middle
of a contest), and can also be played back using “cut”
numbers (“5NN TT1, 5NN TT2...”), if desired.
Linear amplifier or external antenna tuner adjust-
ment may also be assisted, thanks to the momentary
[TUNE] key on the keypad. Via menu selection 4-3, the
tune-up power output may be limited to a maximum of
25 or 10 Watts, instead of the usual 100 Watts, and
the [TUNE] then serves as a momentary (push and
hold) key which activates the transmitter and puts out
a carrier for tuning purposes.
Let’s now look at the storage and recall capabilities
of the contest memory keyer.