Alinco DR-SR8 - Manual (Page 37)

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Chapter 2 Communications
2.3 SSB Operation
Introduction
The SSB (Single Side Band) mode is most frequently used for voice communication in HF
bands.
Procedure
NOTE: Make sure that all antenna, power, and microphone connections are correct.
Trun the power on.
1.
Select the desired amateur radio band (see
2.
page 27).
3.
There are two types of SSB mode: USB
(Upper-Side-Band) and LSB (Lower-Side-
Band).
The LSB or USB mode will be automatically
selected according to the selected band.
NOTE: • If the Automatic USB/LSB Selection function is set to off, the last-used SSB
mode is recalled.
• The transceiver's squelch circuit interacts with the S meter. Therefore, if
the AGC-F mode is selected in the SSB mode, squelch may be muted and
unmuted according to the signal strength. To prevent this, it is recommended to
select the AGC-S mode rather than the AGC-F mode.
Tune in a station to communicate with.
4.
• Fine-tune to a frequency at which the signal
from the station is clearly heard.
NOTE: • Be sure to set the RIT knob back to the original position before contact is
made. Otherwise, your frequency will shift off the other station's frequency.
• Check to see the frequency is not used by other stations before transmitting.