LCD Bargraph Meter Indications

1.S/PO Scale

Thirty-one bargraph segments indicate relative re- ceived signal strength (one S-unit = 6 dB) from S-0 to S9 +60 dB. On transmit, RF power output from 0 to 400 Watts is displayed.

10. LOCK

Front panel tuning knob and/or buttons are locked.

11. GEN

This appears whenever general coverage tuning is selected (when tuning outside an amateur band).

2. IC/SWR/ALC/COMP Scale

Indicates final amplifier collector current (IC) from 0 to 30 amps, standing wave ratio (SWR) from 1.0 to 3.0, speech compression from 0 to 30 dB, ALC (auto- matic level control) operating range, DC supply volt- age level, or microphone audio input level.

3. Tuning Scale

This multi-function tuning scale provides a center tuning segment for zero beating CW stations, and twin bars (“goal posts”) for accurate tuning of mark and space tones associated with digital modes, such as RTTY, Packet, and AMTOR.

4. MAIN BUSY

This appears whenever the Main receiver squelch is open (VFO-A).

5. SUB BUSY

This appears whenever the Sub receiver squelch is open (VFO-B).

6. TRANSMIT

This appears when the PTT is keyed and transmis- sion is occurring. If transmission is inhibited for some reason (for example, attempting to transmit outside an amateur band), this indicator will blink.

12. PRGM

Appears while tuning within programmed frequency limits in the PMS (Programmed Memory Scan) mode.

13. Tuning Offset Scale

Displays sub-resolution tuning steps or Clarifier off- set in segmented increments.

When the VRF feature is engaged, this scale dis- plays the peak position for the narrow-band “preselector” filter.

14.QMB (Quick Memory Bank)

This indicates that stored memories from the Quick Memory Bank are active for recall and operation.

15. VFO

VFO tuning or VFO operation is selected.

16. MEM

This indicator shows that memory operation is se- lected (by pressing the [VFO/MR] button).

17. M TUNE

Appears while retuning the frequency of a selected memory channel.

7. FAST

Fast VFO tuning rate is active.

8. DUAL

This indicates that dual-receive operation is acti- vated.

9. SPLIT

This indicator appears whenever split-frequency operation is activated.

18. –/RPT/+

One of these segments lights, along with the “RPT” indicator, when the “repeater mode” function is acti- vated in the FM mode, indicating the direction of TX offset.

19. Frequency Display

This displays the current operating frequency, and also provides alphanumeric character display of pro- gramming menu selections and settings.

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Vertex Standard FT-1000MP manual LCD Bargraph Meter Indications

Models: FT-1000MP