User's Manual

FCC ID: K6620241X50
IC ID: 511B-20241X50
Operating Manual
providing for manual sending, it usually is possible to connect the keyed lines together via a
“Y” connector. Check with the documentation accompanying your keyer and your contest/DX
software for any cautions which need to be observed.
Receiver Accessories (Tape Recorder etc.)
Connection of a tape recorder or other such receiver accessory is easily accomplished by
using the DATA jack’s Data Out (1200 bps) terminal (Pin 5) and Ground (Pin 2). The audio
output is fixed at 100 mV, with an impedance of 600 .
Front Panel Control & Switches
(1) Liquid Crystal Display
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) provides indication of the operating frequency and
other aspects of transceiver status.
Front Panel Control & Switches
1. POWER Switch
Press and hold in this switch for one second to turn the transceiver on. Press and hold in this
switch for one second, similarly, to turn the transceiver off.
2. METER/DIM Switch
This control switch determines the function of the meter during transmission.
ALC: Indicates the relative ALC voltage.
PO: Indicates the power output level.
SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward: Reflected).
Press [F] button and this button to lower the illumination intensity of the frequency display.
3. VOX/STO Switch
This button enables automatic voice-actuated transmitter switching in the SSB, AM, and FM
modes. While activated, appear [VOX] on the display.
4. TUNE Switch
This is the on/off switch for the FT-450’s Antenna Tuner.
Pressing this button momentarily places the antenna tuner in line between the transmitter
final amplifier and the antenna jack (“TUNER” icon will appear in the display). Reception is
not affected.
Pressing and holding in this button for 1/2 second, while receiving in an amateur band,
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