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Chapter 2 Communications
2.11 Split-Frequency Operation
Introduction
When communicating with a DX (long distance) station that is using a different operating band
or is involved in a pile-up, they may be using one VFO for the receive frequency, and the other
VFO for the transmit frequency. This is called “SPLIT” operation. To facilitate this operation,
you can activate the QUICK OFFSET function (page 42) as well as the function that allows you
receive and to check the transmit frequency.
REFERENCE: SPLIT and QUICK OFFSET are used in similar purposes.
Both differenciate the TX and RX frequency. Use either one to suit your operational
comfort.
Procedure
Example: Setting the receive frequency to 7.270 MHz and the transmit frequency to 7.070
MHz (This is example only: 7.070 MHz (or 7.270 MHz) may not be allowed for SSB
operation in some countries.)
1.
Press the [FUNC] key, then press the [1] key
to select the VFO B.
Set the desired transmit frequency in the VFO
2.
B.
3.
Press the [FUNC] key, then press the [1] key
to select the VFO A. Then set the receive
frequency in the VFO A.
Press the [FUNC] key, then press the [5] key.
4.
“SPLIT” appears on the display.
Begin communication as usual.
5.
The last displayed VFO (whether A or B) before pressing the [FUNC] key, and the
[5] key becomes the receiving frequency.
• To cancel the split-frequency operation, press the [FUNC] key, then press the [5]
key again.
NOTE: • Pressing and holding the [RF] key allows you to monitor the transmit frequency
during reception. While monitoring, you can fi ne-tune the transmit frequency
using the main tuning dial. Press any key to exit.
• Press the [FUNC] key, then press the [2] key will transfer memory data from
the selected VFO A or B to the other VFO B or A. This is useful when setting a
split frequency.
• Using the QUICK OFFSET (P.42) function will make it easier in Pile-up split,
when the station requires you to shift the current frequency upwards by 20 kHz
or downwards by 30 kHz etc.