Vertex Standard FT-950 manual Alc, Tuner

FT-950

Operating Manual

8. Multi Function Meter

There are five functions multi-meter. The bottom five selections in the list below are transmit functions, determined by the selections of the [METER] switch.

ALC:	Indicates the relative ALC voltage.
SWR:	Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward: Reflected), from 1.0 to 3.0.
ID:	Indicates the final amplifier drain current, 0 to 30 ampere.
VDD:	Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage (nominal value: 13.8 V).

COMP: Indicates the speech compressor level, from 0 to 30 dB.

Advice: The ALC and ID meters can be provided the Peak-hold function via the Menu item “009 DISP PKH ALC” and “010 DISP PKH ID”.

9. TUNER

This indicator appears when the internal Automatic Antenna Tuner is activated.

10. HI-SWR

This indicator appears if the directional coupler and microprocessor detect an abnormally high SWR condition (over 3.0:1) that cannot be resolved by the Automatic Antenna Tuner.

Note: If this indicator appears, check to be sure that you have the correct antenna selected on the current operating band. If so, you will need to check the condition of the antenna, its coaxial cable, and/or the connectors on the cable so as to locate and correct the fault.

11. MIC EQ

This indicator appears whenever the Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer is activated via the Menu.

12. REC

This indicator appears while the optional Voice Memory Unit is recording your voice message, or the Contest Keyer is recording your CW keying.

13. PLAY

This indicator appears while the optional Voice Memory Unit is playing back the recorded your voice message, or the Contest Keyer is playing back the recorded CW keying.

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