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■ Frequency calibration (approximate)
Avery accurate frequency counter is required to cali-
brate the frequency of the receiver. However, a rough
check may be performed by receiving radio station
WWV, WWVH, or other standard frequency signals.
CAUTION: The IC-R9500 has been thoroughly ad-
justed and tested at the factory before being
shipped. You should not have to re-calibrate it.
q Push [SSB] to select USB mode.
w Push and hold [PBT CLEAR] for 1 sec. to clear the
PBT setting.
e Set the frequency to the standard frequency station
minus 1 kHz.
• When receiving WWV or WWVH (at 15.00000 MHz) as
a standard frequency, set the operating frequency for
14.99900 MHz.
• Other standard frequencies can be used.
r Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-
function screen, if necessary.
t Push [F-7•SET] to select set mode menu screen.
• Calibration marker item y Push [F-5•OTHERS] to enter the others set mode.
u Push [F-1•Y] several times to select the “Calibra-
tion Marker” item.
i Rotate the main dial clockwise to turn the calibra-
tion marker ON.
o Push [EXIT/SET] once to return to set mode menu
screen.
!0 Push [F-2•ACC] to enter accessory set mode.
!1 Push [F-2•Z] several times to select the “REF Ad-
just” item.
!2 Rotate the main dial to adjust for a zero beat with
the received standard signal as shown at left.
• Zero beat means that two signals are exactly the same
frequency, resulting in a single tone being emitted.
• REF Adjust item !3 Turn the calibration marker OFF in the others set
mode.
!4 Push [EXIT/SET] twice to exit set mode.