Yaesu FT1DR Operating Manual

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30Basic OperationCommunicationHints• In the NFM mode, you can transmit on the 144 MHz band or the 430 MHz amateur bands.• Even when you are performing reception in the AM mode, pressing the p switch allows you toperform transmission in the NFM mode.• Pressing the F key and the pressing the 1 key allows you to change the transmission powerlevel.Pressing the F key displays f on the LCD. Pressing the X key toggles between transmissionpower levels.The icon corresponding to the transmission power level and a PO meter are displayed on the LCD.The current power level is displayed, for about 2 seconds, in the area where a frequency isdisplayed.Transmission power is different between the battery pack and the battery case.For more details, see “Changing the Transmission Power Level” on page 27.• If the p switch is pressed when a band other than the amateur radio band is selected, an alarmtone (beep) is issued and “ERROR” is displayed on the LCD, disabling transmission.• Pressing the M key over 1 second to change the Set mode allows you to use the FT1DR moreconveniently.Selecting “7 CONFIG” “2 BCLO” prohibits transmission during reception of a signal.Listening to the RadioListening to an AM or FM BroadcastThe FT1DR allows you to receive AM (medium wave band) andFM broadcasts on the A-band.The FT1DR incorporates an antenna dedicated to the AMbroadcast (medium wave band).Turn around the FT1DR body to adjust the AM broadcast(medium wave band) receiving sensitivity.The FM broadcast is received via the supplied antenna installedat the top of the FD-D1.1 Press the A key.Select the A-band as an operating band.2 Press the F key briefly, and then press the 0 key.The Radio Function mode is selected.3 Press the B key.Pressing the B key toggles between AM and FMbroadcasts.AM broadcast (middle wave band) (A) FM broadcast (F)During reception of the AM broadcast (middle wave band),(A) is displayed on the LCD.During reception of the FM broadcast, (F) is displayed on the LCD.4 Turn the O knob to tune in to your desired frequency.Tune in to the frequency of your desired broadcast station.