DRAKE R8A - Page 38

Select VFO (page 16)
Adjust Frequency (page 16)
Preamp or Attenuator (page 17)
Select AGC (page 12)
Activate Noise Blanker (page 12, 18)
Select Bandwidth (page 9)
Select Mode (page 9)
Select Synchro (page 9)
Set TIMER On/Off times (page 25, 26, 27)
Activate TIMER (page 26)
Select CLOCK/FREQUENCY Display (page 9, 12)
Quick Reference Guide 36
Press VFO function button until desired VFO is enclosed in box.
Select VFO function button. Use numeric keypad, I | ,Or
tuning wheel.
Press PRE ATTN function button until (eRe) OF ~@TtN) Is enclosed in box.
Press AGC function button until desired AGC action is enclosed in
box.
Press NB function button until desired noise blanker mode is dis-
played.
Press BANDWIDTH buttons to select appropriate filter.
Press MODE buttons to select appropriate mode.
Press AM/SYNC button to activate or deactivate the Synchronous
detector.
Press and hold TIMER function button until ON annunciator turns on
and flashes. Use keypad to to enter On time for Timer 1. Press TIMER
function button again. Use keypad to enter Off time for Timer 1.
Press TIMER function button again. Use keypad to enter ON time for
Timer 2. Press TIMER function button again, Use keypad to enter Off
time for Timer 2. Press TIMER function button again to exit set mode.
Press TIMER function button, enter 1 and/or 2.
Press CLK/FREQ function button fo display time or frequency read-
out.
Most front panel pushbuttons perform two functions. The second function requires that the [Er] button be
pressed first, and then the desired 2nd function button pressed within 3 seconds. The symbol 3, indicates that
button is to be pressed within 3 seconds.
Set VFO A=VFO B (pagel1)
Select Antenna (page 11, 15)
Activate NAME (page 12, 21)
Activate Notch (page 11)
Adjust Step Size (page 9, 12, 14)
Lock Controls (page 12, 17)
Set Time (page 25)
Display Time (page 25)
Press 3, press VFO function button until display
shows VFO A=B.,
Press _ ANT function button until desired antenna is enclosed in
box. Note: VHF is only accessible if the optional VHF converter
module is installed.
Press{ * | 3 press NAME function button until display shows NAME.
Press{ * | 3 press NOTCH function button, use NOTCH control to
adjust for desired results.
Press| * | 3 press STEP function button. Frequency display will
adjust accordingly.
Press{ * ] 3 press LOCK function button. Must be in VFO mode.
Pushbuttons are inactive.
Press| - ] 3, press (hold until colon flashes). Use keypad to
enter either L (local) or U (alternate) time in HH:MM:SS format. Press
to start clock.
Press 3, press [,“] (press again within 3
seconds To > decks alternate time). Press CLK/FREQ function button to
display papas selected time.