ALINCO 6 e HF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER DX-77 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing this ALINCO transceiver. To obtain optimum performance from this transceiver, read this instruction manual thoroughly, and keep it for future reference.PRECAUTIONS = Do not open the transceiver case or touch non-user-serviseable components. = Do not expose the transceiver to direct sunlight or to source of heat. Also, avoid using the transceiver in a dusty or humid environment. 1 Do not place anything which might spill over on top of the transceiver. a Poy x a @ For good ventilation, allow about 10 cm (4") between the rear of the transceiver and the wall, LH 10em m If the transceiver causes harmful interference to VCR or TV reception, move the transceiver away from the appliance. ‘= Do not yank the power cable from its outlets. Also, do not rewire the power cable with other extension cables. Such handling may damage ot short-circuit the cable. Xx ge D4 a w Use a 13.8 V DC regulated power supply to operate this transceiver. The transceiver must be grounded. ety aS = Beware of moisture condensation. Moisture in the air will condense on the transceiver when you move it from a cold place to a warm place. Condensation will cause the unit to malfunction. If condensation forms on the unit, wipe and let dry. |] m= If the transceiver ever emits smoke or strange smells, immediately turn it off and unplug it. Then, contact our office or your nearest ALINCO dealer.CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL sss pecan ec Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED. 1.1 FEATURES 1.2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION (FOR BASE STATION). 1.4 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION (FOR MOBILE OPERATION) 1.5 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS, AND DISPLAY os Front Panel Rear Panel Connectors Microphone Display Controls Quick Reference Chapter 2 COMMUNICATIONS .. 2.1 RECEPTION BASICS 2.2: TRANSMISSION BASICS 2.3. SSB OPERATION 2.4 PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR SSB OPERATION 2.5 AM OPERATION 26 GENERAL COVERAGE RECEIVER OPERATION 2.7 FM OPERATION. 2.8 REPEATER OPERATION. 2.9 CW OPERATION we 2.10 PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR CW OPERATION. 2.11 RTTY PACKET OPERATION. 2.12 SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION Chapter 3 MEMORY FEATURES... 3.1 BASICS 3.2 MEMORY MODE OPERATION = 3.3 SIMPLEX-VFO-FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING . eee pene) 3.4 SIMPLEX-MEMORY-FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING ..... sername Bd 3.5 SPLIT-FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING (FOR GENERAL USE) 35 3.6 SPLIT-FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING (FOR REPEATER OPERATION). 3-6 3.7 MEMORY CHANNEL DATA ERASING. 38 3.8 MEMORY 0 VFO DATA TRANSFER... poe 39 Chapter 4 SCANNING .. 4.1 BASICS 4.2 BAND SCAN... 4.3 MEMORY SCAN, 4.4 PRIORITY SCAN...Chapter 5 SPECIAL FEATURES 5.1 INTERFERENCE REDUCERS Introduction IF SHIFT Narrow Filter... CW BFO REVERSE..... NB (Noise Blanker) ATT (Attenuator), 5.2 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS. RIT Function VFO DIAL LOCK Function Chapter 6 SET-UP... 6.1 SET MODE 6.2 SET-UP ITEMS. oe oe Automatic USB/LSB Selection... : 6-3 Sidetone and CW Offset Setti z ws 6-4 Break-in Delay Time... 6-5 LCD Brightness Beep. = Speech Compressor = 68 Transmission Inhibit a 69 Frequency Step of the UP/DOWN Keys (SSB and CW Modes) 6-10 Frequency Step of the UP/DOWN Keys (AM mode). 6-11 Frequency Step of the UP/DOWN Keys (FM mode). 6-12 Memory Overwrite Protection sn : 613 Memory Frequency Access Protection. . snes O14 SCAN Mode..... . 6-15 Group Memory Scan... 6-16 CTCSS Tone Setting... — 6-17 Electronic Keyer Setting... snes AB Cable Cloning. coer : 6-19 Chapter 7 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7.1 ADJUSTMENT Introduction Adjustment Item List.. Removing the Covers Procedure. 7.2 RESET... 7.3 CLEANING woo 7.4 TROUBLESHOOTING. APPENDICES OPTIONS. = Appendix-1 EXTERNAL ANTENNA TUNERS AVAILABLE. “Appendix-2 INSTALLING THE OPTIONS sn Appendix SPECIFICATIONS ‘Appendix-5 INDEX oss evn Appendix-7HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL About This Manual This manual contains the following chapters: 1. GETTING STARTED Explains how to install and connect the transceiver. This chapter also describes controls, connectors, and display. 2. COMMUNICATION Gives you the basic procedures for reception and transmission. This chapter also explains how to communicate in the various operating modes, including the SSB, FM, AM, and CW modes. 3. MEMORY FEATURES Explains how to use the memory channels. 4, SCANNING Describes how each type of scan searches for signals. This chapter also gives you procedures for scanning. 5. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Describes the interference eliminators and other useful functions. 6. SET-UP Explains miscellaneous set-up items and their set-up procedures. 7, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Explains how to adjust and reset the transceiver. This chapter also shows you procedures for cleaning and troubleshooting.Sd Document Conventions Bold typeface Indicates controls (keys, dials, etc), connectors, modes, and functions. Display example Shows only the related indication. A IMicates a hazardous situation tha, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, unit Il result in serious damage to the Ay Indicates an exception or note related tothe procedure eg, Provides helpful hint Indicates a reference page 01. GETTING STARTED Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1 FEATURES DX-77 Features HF band operation Covers HF (1.8 MHz to 28 MHz) amateur band in SSB, AM, FM, and CW modes. General coverage receiver Covers 500 kHz to 30 MHz in all modes. Front speaker Powerful and clear audio with 2 W Audio Amplifier. Front jacks Connecting easily with an external speaker, headphones, and a telegraph Key. Versatile interference eliminators ‘The IF SHIFT function; Built-in audio filter as standard for CW; and RF at tenuator, all effectively help to reject unwanted signals. Powerful CW operation Enables you to receive CW signals from either the upper or lower side of the carrier frequency. Selectable sidetone and pitch, FULL BREAK-IN (QSK), SEMI BREAK-IN (7 steps), and AUTO BREAK-IN (delay time automatically adjusted with keying speed). Optional electronic keyer. 100 memory channels Each stores mode, filter, split frequencies, AGC, attenuator (or pre-amp) and noise-blanker settings, Computer control ‘The DX-77 can be controlled by a personal computer through the serial interface. Settings of frequency, mode, power, and memory channel can be controlled, 141. GETTING STARTED 1.2, SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Checking Accessories Check if these accessories are included in the shipping carton. © DC power cable UA00S2 © Microphone EMS-42 @ Instruction manual (this manual) 20A, DX-77 Manual1. GETTING STARTED 1.3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION (FOR BASE STATION) Connection Diagram: This diagram shows the connections for a base station, We bane antenna 18: DC roguated power spphy 00 0 Procedure 1, Connecting an antenna and ground cable = Antenna connection Use a properly-adjusted (low SWR) antenna to obtain optimum performance from the transceiver. A 50 ohm impedance coaxial cable with UHF plugs is required for this connection. ey, TP: Mis recommended to use an optional manual antenna taner(EDX-1) or automatic antenna tuner (EDX-2) for proper antenna matching. = Ground connection To prevent electric shock hazard and radio interference with other electronic appliances, bury a rod or copper plate under the ground and connect it to the transceiver GND terminal. Use a heavy gauge, short cable for this connection. 2 Warning: Do not ground the equipment on gas pipes, electrical conduits, or plastic water pipes. 131, GETTING STARTED 2. Connecting a telegraph key Connect a 3.5 mm diameter stereo plug to the KEY jack on the front panel. If using an electronic-keyer, pay attention to the polarity ~ of the plug. oes ea ® mes i= Se o GNDe) Cea 3. Connecting an external speaker (if not using the internal speaker) Connect a 3.5 mm diameter mono plug to the SPEAKER jack on the front panel. Use a 3 W or higher external speaker with 8 ohm impedance. a Note: When an external speaker is used, no sound is heard from the internal speaker. 4. Connecting headphones Connect a 3.5 mm diameter mono or stereo plug to the PHONES jack on the front panel. AY Note: When headphones are used, no sound ix heard from the speaker. 1-41, GETTING STARTED 5. Connecting a DC regulated power supply This transceiver is designed to operate on a 13.8 V DC regulated power supply. Use the supplied power cable to connect the transceiver and a DC power supply. Gy Warning: Before connecting, be sure to turn off the transceiver and DC power supply. = Recommended DC regulated power supplies (see "OPTIONS") © DM-1350Z (Input 220 V AC) © DM-1350T (Input 120 V AC) m= Replacing the fuse Use a 20 A blade-type fuse.1. GETTING STARTED 1.4 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION (FOR MOBILE OPERATION) Connection Diagram ‘This diagram shows the connections for mobile operation. 0x7 Mobile whip antenna EAHFMI ies Mobile - brackst + options ‘Atom anionna tunot (200 append 1) EDK Hee * Procedure 1. Installing an antenna Use a properly-adjusted (low SWR) antenna to obtain optimum performance from this receiver. 1. Secure a commercially-available antenna base in a proper position on your car. 2. Ground the antenna base. indispensable for HF antennas. Ba Warning: A ground 3 Connect the antenna and transceiver using a 50 ohm impedance coaxial cable with UHF plugs. 161. GETTING STARTED 3. Connecting the power cable (fy Caution: Use a 12 V car battery to operate the transceiver. 1. Connect the supplied power cable directly to the car battery Ay Rete Wthreading the cable trough wiring holes, use grommets to prevent the cable frm coming in contact with the car chassis. BC ponerse Caution: w If using a 24 V car battery, be sure to convert the voltage to 12 V DC with a DCC converter. Do not connect the power cable to a cigarette lighter connector because the power supply is unstable. 4. Connecting the accessories <= © Microphone, page I-11 © Telegraph key, page 1-4 © External speaker, page 1-4 Tit? The DY.77is designed to filter ignition noise with the noise blanker (NB). However if sou pick up excessive ignition noise from your car, itis recommended to use a resistor spark plug. 171. GETTING STARTED 1.5 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS, AND DISPLAY Front Panel 3. 4. 5. 6. 1-8 |. POWER switch RX LED TX LED LCD Display UP/DOWN key RIT control knob AIF control knob Tums the power on/off. Lights green when signals are received or squelch is open (unmuted). Lights red when transmitting the signal, and the brightness indicates the ALC peak level. Press to select memory channels and amateur bands, and to change frequency in | MHz and 100 kHz increments. Also used to select the tranceiver's settings in the SET mode. Fine-tunes the reception frequency within a range of +1.0 kHz. Rotate to eliminate the interference by shifting the receiver IF pass band.1. GETTING STARTED 8, SELECT key 9. MODE key 10. TUNE key 11. RF key (preamplifier attenuator) 12. NB key 13. H/L key 14. AF gain control knob 15. SQL control knob 46. DIAL LOCK key 417. MAIN tuning di 18, FUNC key Press to select the function of the UP/DOWN keys in the following modes: © VFO mode Dial tuning-+Memory channel No.-*Band-*1 MHz step 100 kHz. step. © MEMORY mode Memory channel No.--Band—+1 MHz step-+ 100 kHz step-* Dial tuning Press to select the LSB, USB, CWL, CWU, AM, or FM modes. To start antenna tuning when external automatic tuner is equipped for proper antenna matching Press to adjust receiver's front-end gain by switching between the preamplifier and attenuator. Pressing this key will change gain in the following: +10 dB, 0 dB, -10 dB, and ~20 4B. After pressing the FUNC key, press this RF key to select a filter in the CW and AM mode. Press to turn the NB (noise blanker) on/off. After pressing the FUNC key, press this NB key to select the AGC recovery time. Press to decrease the RF output power to about 1/10. After pressing the FUNC key in the FM mode, press this H/L key to encode the CTCSS tone to access repeaters. (EJ-34U required; see appendix-1) Rotate to adjust volume. Rotate to eliminate noise when no signal is received. Press to lock the main tuning dial to prevent accidental frequency change Rotate to select transmivreceive frequencies, Press to access the green-marked key functions. Hold down to monitor the transmit frequency during reception. Press once then press and hold this key for 1 second to access the SET mode 1-91, GETTING STARTED 19. VFO key 20. MEMO key 21. SPLIT key 22. PHONES jack 23. SPEAKER jack 24, CW-KEY jack 25. MICROPHONE connector 26. Internal speaker 27. Tiltsup stand Press to switch from the MEMORY to VFO modes. In the VFO mode, press this key to switch between the VFOA and VFOB. Aficr pressing the FUNC key, press the VO key to transfer data from the selected memory channel to current VEO. (Lise UP/DOWN keys to select the memory channel) Hold down (o overwrite the VEO A data over the VFO B data, and vise versa. Press 10 switch between the VFO and MEMORY modes. After pressing the FUNC key, press the MEMO key to program a memory channel, Hold down to erase the data in a memory channel. In the VFOA mode, press this key to use the VFOA for reception and VFOB for transmission, or vise versa. If a memory channel has been programmed from a SPLIT activated VFO, the memory remembers the split TXARX frequencies, unless SPLIT is deactivated temporarily with this key. After pressing the FUNC key, press the SPLIT key to access the PRIORITY mode. For connecting external headphones. ‘Takes 8 to 32 ohm impedance headphones. For connecting an external speaker. Takes 8 to 16 ohm impedance speakers. For connecting a telegraph key or manupirator paddle for internal electronic-keyer (option EJ-33U) For connecting a microphone. Received signals are heard from here. Tilt up this stand for best operating position.1. GETTING STARTED Connecting the Microphone 1. Plug the microphone into the microphone connector of the body. 2. Tighten the screw on the connector to secure the connection. Hessphones et Connector pin assignment Detector output (Front view) 1441. GETTING STARTED Rear Panel Connectors 1, ANTENNA For connecting an HF band antenna. Takes a 50 ohm connector impedance coaxial cable with UHF plug. 2. RELAY For connecting external equipment such as a linear amplifier (external relay) jack for switching between reception and transmission. Takes a phono-plug. 3. External ALC input For connecting the phono-plug from the amplifier ALC circuit jack when a linear amplifier is used. The ALC input voltage must be from 0 to ~3 VDC. 4, REMOTE jack For use in data control for remote operation of transceiver functions, Option ERW-4 cable required. 5. GND (ground) For connecting a ground cable terminal Power connector For connecting the supplied DC power cable. Input voltage must be 13.8 VDC +15%. 7. ACC (accessory) For connecting peripherals such as an external automatic connector antenna tuner.1. GETTING STARTED Microphone 1. PTT key Push to transmit, and release to receive. Push to stop scanning. 2. UP key In the VFO mode, press this key to change frequency upwards in the selected frequency step. In the MEMORY mode, press this key to change memory channel upwards by one channel. Hold down longer than one second to start scanning. 3. DOWN key In the VFO mode, press this key to change the frequency downwards in the selected frequency step. In the MEMORY mode, press this key to change memory channel downwards by one channel, Hold down longer than one second to start scanning, For fastening DX-77 to a fixed location, four holes are provided, two on each side. Use threaded screws of $ mm diameter * max 10 mm length,1. GETTING STARTED 1 ti 5 6 I eplir enbaalu NB ule ncb-S aad-F Fil a [=i LOW 88 gg 688888+2 8, 9720 40 60 TUNE D- Lock’ a 13°14 «15 4. SPLIT 2, [poe 3. NB 4, NAR 5. AGC-F, AGC-S 6. 7. ABE 8. VFOA, VFOB weno 88 © 10. ~ "90ddaa e 1 17 8 Appears in the split-frequency operation. Indicates the receiver's front-end gaia or attenuation. Appears when the NB (noise blanker) is activated Appears when the narrow filter is used in the SSB, CW, and AM modes. GC-F” appears when the AGG recovery time is set to fast. “AGC-S” appears when the AGC recovery time is set to slow. Appears during the tone encode operation. Indicates the selected mode, including LSB, USB, CWL, CWU, FM, and AM. Indicates the selected VFO mode. Appears in the MEMORY mode, indicating the selected memory channel, Appears above the frequency digit you can change with the UP/DOWN keys Indicates the transmiv/receive frequency.1. GETTING STARTED 12.488 13. 14. LOW 15. TUNE. 16. D-LOCK 1. 18, sivivinnivinini iat Indicates the RIT shifi frequency. Appears when a secondary-function key is activated. Appears when the output power is set to low. Appears while the external automatic antenna tuner is being tuned. Appears when the DIAL LOCK function is activated. Appears when squelch is unmuted. S meter: Indicates relative received signal strength RF meter: Indicates relative output power level1, GETTING STARTED Controls Quick Reference This key only ~ FUNC#this key (See notes) FUNC+FUNCHihis key (See notes) FUNC [Accesses the FUNC mode | Accesses SET mode. | *Monitors transmit frequene VFO [Switches beween VFO A | Transfers memory to VFO. [Set frequency steps and VFO B. Accesses to (UP/DOWN tuning step). VFO mode. “activates VFO A=B function, Z | MEMO_ | Accesses MEMORY mode. | Enicr memory channel. | Memory overwrite *Erases memory channel | protection ON/OFF. Memory frequency access protection ON/OFF. SPLIT [SPLIT function ON/OFF. [PRIORITY function Selects SCAN mode *QUICK OFFSET ON/OFF. (condition for stopping function and resuming scan). Group memory scan ! | ON/OFF. SELECT | Changes cursor position {Changes LCD backlight for setting band/memory/ Beep ON/OFF, frequency with UP/DOWN keys. MODE [Selects the LSB, USB. Automatic USB/LSB WL, CWU, AM, FM selection ON/OFF. modes, 5 [TUNE [Starts wning an external | ‘Switches internal automatic antenna tuner. Electronic-keyer ON/OFF (option) | (optional). Press again to select internal electronic- | keyer speed. (optional) RF Changes RF gain. ‘Switch to narrow filter Changes break-in mode. ON/OFF. Selects CW offset and the sidetone NB NB (noise blanker) Changes AGC recovery | Selects CTCSS tone ON/OFF, [time - frequency. HL [Changes RF output power. | Switches CTCSS tone ‘Switches speech processor | ON/OFF, ON/OFF. DIAL [Locks main dial tuning, “Transmitter inhibit (PTT key LOCK lock) ON/OFF * Hold down fonger than | second. **Hold down longer than 2 seconds Notes: FUNC+this key: Press FUNC key, then press this key. FUNC+FUNC#this key: Press FUNC key once, then press again and hold the FUNC key longer than I seconds and press this key.Chapter 2 Communications 2.1 RECEPTION BASICS 1. GETTING STARTED Reception is a basic transceiver operation. In this section, you can familiarize yourself with the operation of controls used for reception, @ The arrows indicate the controls used in this procedure. Procedure 1.Turning power on/off Ay Notes Make sure that att antenna and power connections are correct before turning the power 1. Press the POWER switch. The LCD will come on, Ay Caution: Be sure to turn off the transceiver before turning off the regulated power supply or turning the ignition key to the off position. Qa Notes If the power supply drops to below 10 ¥, turn the power off and turn on again. When the power is turned off, leave for at least 5 seconds before turning on again. 2. Adjusting volume = Turn the AF gain control knob clockwise to increase the speaker volume. decrease m= Turn the AF control knob counterclockwise to decrease the speaker volume. increase 3. Adjusting Squelch 1. Turn the SQL knob clockwise until background noise just disappears. © The more clockwise the SQL control knob is turned, the stronger the received signal decrease is. The SQL should be turned fully increase counterclockwise when receiving weak or unstable signals. The RX LED lights green while the squelch is open (unmuted) a41, GETTING STARTED 22 Selecting mode (modulation) © Toselect SSB mode Pressing the SSB key will switch you between the LSB and USB modes, Select either mode Tip: The SSB mode is most frequently used in HF bards. Usually, the LEB mode is used below: 7 Mitz amateur band, andthe USB mode s used above [4 MH: amateur band = Toselect the AM mode Pressing the AM/FM key will switch you between the AM and FM modes. Select the AM mode. Tip: This mode is commonly used to listen to MF and BF broadcasts. g @ Toselect the FM mode Pressing the AM/EM key will switch you between the AM and FM modes. Select the FM mode. Tip: The FM mode occupies a wide bandwidth; this will allow reproduction of high quality sound that is less affected by noise. The FM mode is often used in 29 MHz, & m= To select CW mode CWU lets you receive CW signals on the upper side of the carrier frequency, while CWL on the lower side of the carrier frequency. TPs The CW mode is used in Morse communications Tip: This transceiver remembers the last used mode. Move. Move: U MODE2 COMMUNICATION 5. Selecting amateur bands Amateur bands are frequency bands that hams are allowed to use. This transceiver covers 9 amateur bands ranging from 1.8 MHz, to 28 MHz bands, wy Press the SELECT key repeatedly until two cursors © -% appear above the MHz frequency indication 2. Press the UP/DOWN keys or push the UP/DOWN key of the microphone to select the desired band. Tip: When you select a band, the LCD will display the last-used frequency in that band, & ” sp freq By Note: When a band is changed, you migh hear he relay click. This i normal 3. Press the SELECT key repeatedly until > disappears, = Each time the SELECT key is pressed, > shifts in the following manner: > above MHz frequency indication above 100 kHz frequency indication © Default settings (Default band, frequency and mode for both VFO A and B) Band | default (Mode) 10. 10.100.0 MHz (USB) [24 24.900.0 MHz (USB) 18 _[1.9000.0 MHz (LSB) [14 14.100.0 MHz (USB) [28 |28.100.0 MHz (USB) 3.5 [3.6000.0 MHz (LSB) [18 18.100.0 MHz (USB) [29 29, 100.0 MHz (USB) T __[7.1000.0 MHz (CSB) [21 21.100.0 MHz (USB) -24 2 COMMUNICATION 6. Setting a frequency (Tuning) = Using VFO's © Pressing the VFO key will switch you either the VFO A or VFO B. Select either VFO. & Tip: This transceiver has the WFO and MEMORY modes (see section 3-1). In the VEO mode, different frequencies and seutings can be set in each individual VEO A and VFO B. Mo, S = Using the main wning dial © Tum the main tuning dial clockwise to increase the frequency. ¢ Turn the main tuning dia! counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. ay, Ti In the SSB and CW modes, rotating the dial will change the requeney in 20 Hs steps (One full rotation will change frequency by 2 kHz). In the AM and EMI modes, rotating the dial will change the frequency in 100 Hz steps (One full rotation will change frequency by 20 AH), = Using the UP/DOWN key 1. Check to see that no ¥ is displayed. If displayed, press the SELECT key repeatedly until it disappears. 2. Press the UP key’ to increase the frequency. Press the DOWN key to decrease the frequency. QO: &_ Tip: Frequency step is different by mode. The steps can be selected in the SET mode (see pages 6-10, 11, 12). The default is 3 k#4z for SSB and CW, I kHz for AM, and 2.5 kHz Jor FM. = Using the UP/DOWN keys on the microphone 1. Check to see that no. is displayed. If displayed, press the SELECT key repeatedly until it disappears. 2. Press the UP key to increase the frequency. Press the DOWN key to decrease the frequency, TP! The UP and DOWN keys ofthe microphone use the same frequency steps asthe UP/DOWN keys. ay, Ti: In mobile aperacon, the selected frequency may he accidentally changed bythe vibration of your car, etc. To prevent this, press the DIAL LOCK key 10 lock the main tuning dial While the dial is locked, tuning is still be possible with the UPIDOWN dia! and RIT control knob (see page 5-4),2 COMMUNICATION Exercise: & 1 z 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 ‘Try receiving a 28.200 MHz signal in the AM mode, Make sure that antenna connection is correct ‘Turn the power on. Rotate the AF control knob to adjust the volume, Press the SELECT key repeatedly until -~ ~wappears above the MHz. frequency indication (amateur band selection position). men VrOA, : men nos use vroA 5 5 mn a PaaS of Press the UP/DOWN keys to select the 28 MHz band. Press the SELECT key repeatedly until > appears above the 100 kHz frequency indication. Press the UP/DOWN to set the frequency to 28.2 MHz. Press the MODE key to select the AM mode. Turn the SQL control knob clockwise ou until the background noise just disappears. © To receive the neighbouring frequencies, use the main tuning dial Likewise, try receiving different frequencies in each band. Tip: This transceiver hes a built-in general coverage receiver that covers 500 kHz to 30 MHz. By activating the receiver, you can enjoy MF and HF broadcasts in the AM mode. 25