Vertex Standard FT-1000MP manual Regarding the VRF/MEM CH Knob

Scanning Features

PROGRAMMED MEMORY SCANNING PMS MEMORIES P1 ~ P9

To limit scanning (or tuning) to within a particular frequency range, you can use Programmed Memory Scanning (PMS) provided with nine special-purpose memories (P1 ~ P9). First, store the upper and lower frequency limits of the range in a consecutive pair of PMS memories (i.e., P1 & P2, P2 & P3, etc). For ex- ample, P2 might contain the lower edge and P3 the upper. Next recall the first memory of the pair that hold the range you want to scan or tune, then nudge the main VFO knob to activate memory tuning (“PRGM” appears). Tuning and scanning are now within the lim- its of the selected PMS memory pair, keeping opera- tion inside this programmed range.

Example: Limit tuning and scanning to the 17-m ama- teur band’s limits.

rPress [VFO(MEM)] to select the VFO, and now tune to the high edge of the 17-m band (18.168 MHz) . Be sure that the operating mode has not changed.

rRotate the VRF/MEM CH knob, then select memory P2. Hold in the [AuM] key for ½ second to write the VFO’s frequency into P2.

rNow recall memory P1, and turn the tuning knob slightly (to activate memory tuning).

Tuning and scanning are now limited to the 18.068- to 18.168-MHz range until you press [VFO(MEM)] to return to memory channel or VFO operation. During PMS operation, you can also press (and hold in) [AuM] to copy the displayed frequency to a memory, or [MuA] to write the displayed frequency to a VFO.

rPress [VFO(MEM)] as necessary, to display “VFO.” Tune to the low edge of the 17-m band: 18.068 MHz, and select the desired mode (here, USB or CW).

rRotate the VRF/MEM CH knob, and select memory P1. Then (while “MCK” is still blinking) hold in the [AuM] key for ½ second to write the VFO’s fre- quency into P1.

Notice

Regarding the VRF/MEM CH Knob

When the VRF feature is engaged, the VRF/MEM CH knob tunes the passband of the narrow input “Preselector” filter. During Memory operation, to enable memory channel selection, press the VRF/ MEM CH knob momentarily; rotation of the knob will now allow you to select other memories.

MARK-V FT-1000MP Operating Manual page 71