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General| Supply Voltage | 13.8 V DC ±15% |
|---|---|
| Antenna Impedance | 50 ohms |
| Antenna Connector | SO-239 |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +60°C |
| Modes | SSB, CW, AM, FM, Digital |
| Current Drain | TX: 22A |
| Receiver Sensitivity | SSB/CW: 0.16 µV, AM: 2.0 μV, FM: 0.5 µV |
| Weight | 4.1 kg |
| Image Rejection | >70 dB |
Details on connecting DC, AC, and internal batteries for power.
Guidelines for effective mobile and base station grounding.
Guidelines for mobile and base station antenna installations.
Information on RF exposure, electromagnetic compatibility, and ventilation.
Instructions for interfacing with linear amplifiers.
Connecting CW keyers, receiver accessories, and adjusting front bail.
Detailed descriptions of front panel buttons, knobs, and display elements.
Explanation of functions assigned to Multi Function Keys A, B, C.
Procedure for powering the transceiver on and off.
How to select different frequency bands for operation.
How to select different operating modes like SSB, CW, AM, FM.
Adjusting audio volume, RF gain, and squelch levels.
Methods for setting the transceiver's operating frequency.
Using the dual VFO system for split-frequency operations.
Specific procedures for operating on the 5 MHz band.
How to lock front panel keys and controls to prevent accidental changes.
Using the Clarifier for fine-tuning receive frequency offsets.
Adjusting IF Shift for interference reduction and AGC recovery time.
Activating Noise Blanker, IPO for overload protection, and Attenuator.
Using DSP bandpass, peaking, noise reduction, and notch filters.
AM/FM tuning operation and Automatic Power-Off feature.
Basic setup for SSB and AM transmission, including ALC adjustment.
Using VOX for automatic transmit/receive switching.
Enhancing audio output with speech processor and mic equalizer.
Operating with straight keys, external keyers, and the built-in electronic keyer.
Basic setup for FM transmission, including repeater and tone access.
Setting up and operating RTTY, PSK31, and Packet modes.
Procedure for monitoring WeatherFax broadcasts.
Technique for operating split frequencies for DX or repeaters.
Setup and operation of the Active-Tuning Antenna System.
Setup and operation of the FC-30 Automatic Antenna Tuner.
Storing and recalling frequencies using the Quick Memory Bank.
Storing and recalling frequencies in regular memory channels.
Storing split frequencies into memory channels.
Deleting (masking) memory channels, except channel 1.
Storing and recalling special frequencies into Home channels.
Adding alphanumeric tags (labels) to memory channels.
Using the Spectrum Scope to view activity around current frequency.
Automatically storing active frequencies in memory.
Overview of scanning capabilities and resume choices.
Programming channels to be skipped during memory scanning.
Monitoring a priority channel while operating on another.
Limiting scan range using memory pairs.
Simultaneously monitoring two frequencies.
Operating on 5167.5 kHz for emergency communications.
Practicing CW with random Morse code groups.
Assigning custom functions to panel keys.
Setting up and transmitting repetitive beacon messages.
Adjusting display lamp, contrast, dimmer, and color.
Understanding the command structure and opcodes for CAT control.
Reference chart for CAT commands and their parameters.
Procedures for resetting transceiver settings to factory defaults.
Transferring stored data between transceivers.
Installation guide for optional IF filters.
Installation procedure for the FC-30 antenna tuner.
Configuring memories for Low Earth Orbit satellite communication.
Operation and features of the MH-59A8J remote microphone.
Detailed functions of the MH-59A8J remote microphone keypad.
