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◆There is a 4 A fuse inside the TS-870S for the AT-300 Antenna Tuner.
1Press [ANT] to select Antenna 1.
2Press [THRU/AUTO].
•This places the tuner in the bypass state until tuning begins in the next step. If tuning fails, the tuner returns to the bypass state.
•[AT TUNE] is disabled if [THRU/AUTO] is not pressed.
3Press [AT TUNE].
•When tuning completes successfully, the AT TUNE light goes out, and “– AT – TX RX” lights.
•If tuning doesn’t finish within about 20 sec, an alarm sounds. You may stop the alarm and the tuning by pressing [AT TUNE]. The alarm can be either a triple beep or the Morse code “CHECK” depending on the Menu No. 37 (WARN. BP) setting.
•“RX” lights on the Display even if Menu No. 08 (RX AT) is OFF.
•Each time after changing frequency or after removing then restoring the power, you must press [AT TUNE] since there is no Preset data stored when using the external tuner.
COMPUTER TRANSCEIVER INTERFACE
The
Now available are electronic logbook applications that are partially
Imagine using a mouse click to change your
Efficient operating technique is the key to winning in pileups and is essential when operating contests.
Other applications can change your computer into an electronic console from which you can remotely control functions on the
The list of applications is large and expanding, and is limited only by the imagination of software programmers. In short, the COM connector adds a new level of flexibility and opportunity to enjoy Amateur radio when a transceiver control application that supports the
Before using a computer for transceiver control, you should be aware of a few points. After you manually switch OFF the transceiver power, you can then switch ON the transceiver power using commands from the computer. Similarly, after switching OFF the power from the computer, it is then possible to switch ON the power from the Front Panel.
You can use the Front Panel controls while using computer control. Settings done from the Front Panel are effective immediately. After power is switched OFF from the computer, all values and settings per the Front Panel controls are restored.
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS
In order to control the transceiver with your computer, you must first choose the communication parameters that you require. Configure your transceiver control application for 8 data bits and no parity. The communication speed and number of stop bits must match the settings in the
Menu No. 56 | Baud Rate | Stop Bits | |
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12 1 | 1200 | 1 | |
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24 1 | 2400 | 1 | |
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48 1 | 4800 | 1 | |
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48 2 | 4800 | 2 | |
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96 1 | 9600 | 1 | |
192 1 | 19200 | 1 | |
384 1 | 38400 | 1 | |
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576 1 | 57600 | 1 | |
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Note:
◆Before connecting the
◆To reliably use the 38400 or 57600 bps transfer rates, the serial port of your computer must support these
◆More information on controlling the
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