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VX-1210 O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
Front Panel Controls and Switches
POWER
Switch
Turn this knob clockwise to turn the radio on. Counterclockwise rotation will turn
the radio off.
SEL
Knob
This 12-position detented rotary switch selects the memory channels, and tune the
operating frequency, if your transceiver is configured for use of the VFO feature.
VOL
Knob
This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the vol-
ume level.
CLAR
(“Clarifier”) Knob
This control allows you to offset the receiving frequency by up to 200 Hz in 10 Hz
steps (SSB, CW, and DATA modes), or up to 400 Hz in 20 Hz steps (AM mode).
This control is helpful in case the incoming signal is drifting.
GND
Terminal
If an earth ground connection is available at the operating site, this terminal may be
connected to it to provide improved performance and safety.
ANT
Jack
This jack accepts a 50 antenna. If the optional
ATU-1210
internal antenna tuner
is enabled, the optional
YHA-61
whip antenna (or
FHA-27
folding whip antenna
with
GN-1210
goose neck) can be connected to this jack directly. Use only a type
PL-259 (type
M
) plug.
SEL
VOL
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⑦
⑥
④
③
②