Yaesu FT-991 User Manual

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FT-991 OperaTing Manual
voice MeMory
(
SSb/AM ModeS
)
You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the
FT-991
for repetitive messages. The Voice Memory system
includes ve memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can
hold is 20 seconds.
Voice Memory Operation
You may also utilize the Voice Memory capability of the
FT-991
by operating from the display or the optional
FH-2
Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel
REM/ALC
jack.
Recording Your Own Voice in Memory
1. Select the LSB, USB, or AM mode using the front
panel
MODE
button.
2. Adjust
[
MIC GAIN
]
on the LCD, as described on
page 59.
3. Touch
[
MEM
]
on the LCD or press the
[
MEM
]
key
on the
FH-2
. A blinking “
REC
” icon will appear in
the display.
4. Touch
[
CH1
]
through
[
CH5
]
on the LCD or press
any of the
FH-2
keys numbered
[
1
]
through
[
5
]
to
select that memory storage register.
Advice:
If you do not press the
PTT
key (see next step) with-
in ve seconds, the memory storage process will be
cancelled.
5. Press the microphone
PTT
switch momentarily. The
“
REC
” icon will glow steadily and recording will
begin.
6. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to
record the message (such as “CQ DX, CQ DX, this
is W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Char-
lie, Over”). Remember that the time limit for record-
ing any message is 20 seconds.
Checking Your Recording
1. Be sure that
[
VOX
]
and
[
BK-IN
]
functions are “Off”
so transmit will not be activated. The function status-
es may be observed on the TFT display by pressing
the
F(M-LIST)
button.
2. Touch
[
CH1
]
-
[
CH5
]
on the LCD or press the
FH-2
[
1
]
-
[
5
]
key (whichever register you just recorded
in). The “
PLAY
” icon will appear in the display and
you will hear the contents of the Voice Memory you
just recorded.
Advice:
The playback level of the recording may be adjusted via
Menu item “
010 DVS RX OUT LEVEL
”.
7. Touch
[
MEM
]
on the LCD or press the
FH-2
[
MEM
]
key to complete the message storage process.
transMitter convenience features

Yaesu FT-991 Specifications

General

Frequency Range Transmit	1.8 MHz - 54 MHz, 144 MHz - 148 MHz, 430 MHz - 450 MHz
Antenna Impedance	50 Ohms
Antenna Connector	SO-239
Supply Voltage	13.8 V DC ±15%
Modes	SSB, CW, AM, FM, C4FM Digital
Display	3.5-inch color TFT LCD
Weight	4.3 kg