Basic Operation - Kenwood HF Guida Rapida

BASIC OPERATION

SWITCHING POWER ON/ OFF
1 Switch the DC power supply ON or MAIN switch ON.
2 Press [ ] to switch the transceiver ON.
3 Press [ ] again to switch the transceiver OFF.
4 Switch the DC power supply OFF or MAIN switch OFF.
ADJUSTING THE AF GAIN
Turn the [AF] control clockwise to increase the AF gain and counterclockwise to decrease the AF gain.
SELECTING A BAND
Press [1.8] to [50] or [GENE] to select your desired band.
SELECTING A MODE
Press [LSB/USB] to select LSB or USB mode. Press again to toggle between LSB and USB mode.
Press [CW/FSK] to select CW or FSK mode. Press again to toggle between CW and FSK mode.
Press [FM/AM] to select FM or AM mode. Press again to toggle between FM and AM mode.
TUNING A FREQUENCY
Turn the [Tuning] control to select an operating frequency.
◆ You may prefer directly entering a frequency using the numeric keypad if the desired frequency is far from the current
frequency. Press [ENT], then press the numeric keys as necessary.
ADJUSTING THE RF GAIN
Turn the [RF] control clockwise to increase the RF gain and counterclockwise to decrease the RF gain.
First, take note of the peak S-meter reading of the desired signal. Then, turn the [RF] control counterclockwise until the
S-meter reads the peak value that you noted.
TRANSMITTING/ RECEIVING
For voice communications, press and hold microphone [PTT] and speak into the microphone in your normal voice.
When you finish speaking, release microphone [PTT] to receive.
SELECTING THE TRANSMISSION POWER
1 Press [PWR].
2 Turn the [MULTI/CH] control counterclockwise to reduce the power or clockwise to increase the power.
ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH
Turn the [SQL] control to adjust the squelch level. Clockwise tightens the squelch and counterclockwise opens the squelch.
MENU MODE
Press [MENU] to enter Menu mode.
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