Kenwood R-5000 Instruction Manual

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4-2. RECEIVE4-2-1. Microprocessor back-up batteryThe R-5000 has a rechargeable back-up battery which ischarged automatically while the AC power cable is con-nected to an AC outlet. It takes about 6 hours to rechargea deeply discharged battery using the AC power cable. Ifyou suspect the battery is not charged when you purchasethe R-5000 or the radio performs erratically, perform the"A = B (reset)" procedure described in section 4-2-2. Thebattery will last about 10 days with the AC power cabledisconnected.4-2-2. Microprocessor resetWhen the microprocessor has functioned erroneously orwhen installing the transceiver, switch on the power withthe A = B key pressed.Note:The microprocessor can be easily reset. However, onlyperform this operation when necessary since the contentsof the operated programmed memory are cleared by reset-ting. It can take a little while to reprogram 100 memorychannels!4-2-3. Beep tonesAudible confirmation of microprocessor functions is pro-vided in the form of a series of audio beeps.Beep tone Indication1 short beep When the following keys are pressed:ANT 1, ANT 2, A/ B,F. LOCK, STEP, A = B,M > V, SCAN, CLEAR,M. IN (When the Memory Scroll modeis selected.),ENT, HF/VHF, 1 MHz(UP/ DOWN)1 long beep When the M. IN key is pressed again toenter the data.4 short beeps 1. When a frequency outside the operat-ing frequency range is entered usingthe ENT key.2. When the SCAN key is pressed and thereceiver is unable to scan.3. When the VHF band is selected usingthe HF/VHF key in the event the VC - 20VHF Converter Unit is not installed.4-2-4. Audible mode announcementWhen a Mode key is pressed, the first character of themode is sounded in Morse code thru the speadker. If theFSK mode key is pressed, R for RTTY instead FSK will beannounced.1. Preset the controls as shown in the accompanying il-lustration.2. Place the POWER switch ON.3. The meter will illuminate and a frequency will appear inthe display.Notes:1. If the M. CH indicator lights, press the VFO/M key toselect VFO operation.2. If the F. LOCK indicator lights, press the F.LOCK keyto unlock the radio.4. Select the desired mode using one of the MODE keys.5. Adjust the AF gain control for the desired volume.6. Press the 1 MHz (UP/DOWN) key to select the desiredfrequency band.7. Slowly rotate the TUNING knob until the desired signalcan be heard clearly.18