Correct the set mode settings after resetting: -Optional filter settings (p. 55) Initial settings After resetting the transceiver, set controls and switches as shown in the figure below. [POWER] [F-INP] [M-CL] Under cooler temperatures, the LCD may appear dark and unstable after turning power ON. This is normal and does not indicate any equipment malfunction. CW : Max. clockwise [METER]: Po [ANT]: 1 [ATT]: OFF [PRE]: OFF [TWIN PBT]: Center [APF], [AUTO NOTCH]: OFF [LOCK]: OFF[AGC]: MID [POWER]: OFF [TUNER], [MONITOR], [NB], [NR]: OFF [AF]: Max. CCW [RF/SQL]: 11 o’clock [RF POWER]: Max. CW [MIC GAIN]: 10–12 o’clock [BAL]: Center [COMP]: OFF* [VOX]: OFF* * Appears in some modes. CCW : Max. counterclockwise Turn power ON, then check the display. If any of the following indicators appear, turn them OFF as follows: • Quick tuning step indicator “”: Push [TS]. • 1 Hz frequency readout : Push [TS] for 2 sec. (while quick tuning step is OFF) • RIT indicator “ RIT RITRIT ” : Push [RIT]. • .TX indicator “ .TX TXTX ” : Push [.TX]. • Split indicator “ SPLIT SPLITSPLIT ” : Push [SPLIT]. • Dualwatch indicator “ DUAL-W DUAL-WDUAL-W ” : Push [DUAL WATCH]. • APF indicator “APF320 320320APFAPF ,” etc. : Push [APF]. FREQUENCY SETTING 3 VFO description VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator, and traditionally refers to an oscillator. The transceiver’s VFO is somewhat different. The VFO of the IC-756 acts like a computer’s window and can show one frequency and one operating mode. You can call up a desired frequency to the VFO with the keypad, memo pad-read switch (see p. 46) or the memory transfer function (see p. 44). You can also change the frequency with the tuning dial and select the operating mode with the mode switches. During dualwatch or split frequency operation, the sub VFO is functional (non-outline, larger frequency characters). While pushing [XFC] during split frequency operation, you can change the transmit readout frequency with the keypad, memo pad-read switch or the memory transfer function. MODE 14.100.00VFO USB USBUSB 14.205.00 TX 1 ANTANT 1 METERMETER PoPo 2.4k2.4k9 2.8k2.8k455455 12:3412:34 Transfer Transfer Transfer Change KEYPAD MEMORY TUNING DIAL Select SWITCHES (BAND KEY) MEMO PAD CHANNEL 21.295 MHz 28.025 MHz 7.001 MHz • Differences between VFO mode and memory mode VFO MODE VFO shows a frequency and operating mode. If the frequency or operating mode is changed, the VFO automatically memorizes the new frequency or new operating mode. When a VFO is selected from another band or memory mode, the last used frequency and operating mode for that VFO appear. [EXAMPLE] MEMORY MODE (pgs. 41–45) Each memory channel shows a frequency and operating mode like a VFO. Even if the frequency or mode is changed, the memory channel does not memorize the new frequency or operating mode. When the memory channel is selected from another memory channel or VFO mode, the memorized frequency and operating mode appear. [EXAMPLE] 14.100.00 USBUSB USBUSB 21.025.0021.025.001 Changed frequency (14.123 MHz) appears. VFOVFO TX ANTANT 1 METERMETER PoPo 2.4k2.4k9 2.8k2.8k455455 12:3412:34 14.123.00 USBUSB USBUSB 21.025.0021.025.001 VFOVFO TX ANTANT 1 METERMETER PoPo 2.4k2.4k9 2.8k2.8k455455 12:3412:34 21.025.00 USBUSB USBUSB 14.123.0014.123.00VFOVFO TX ANTANT 1 METERMETER PoPo 2.4k2.4k9 2.8k2.8k455455 12:3412:34 14.123.00 USBUSB USBUSB 21.025.0021.025.001 VFOVFO TX ANTANT 1 METERMETER PoPo 2.4k2.4k9 2.8k2.8k455455 12:3412:34 1 VFO is selected. The frequency is changed. Memory mode is selected. VFO is selected again. 14.100.00 USBUSB USBUSB 14.100.0014.100.00VFOVFO TX ANTANT 1 METERMETER PoPo 2.4k2.4k9 2.8k2.8k455455 12:3412:34 1 14.123.00 USBUSB USBUSB 14.100.0014.100.00VFOVFO TX ANTANT 1 METERMETER PoPo 2.4k2.4k9 2.8k2.8k455455 12:3412:34 1 21.245.00 USBUSB USBUSB 14.100.0014.100.00VFOVFO TX ANTANT 1 METERMETER PoPo 2.4k2.4k9 2.8k2.8k455455 12:3412:34 1212 14.100.00 USBUSB USBUSB 14.100.0014.100.00VFOVFO TX ANTANT 1 METERMETER PoPo 2.4k2.4k9 2.8k2.8k455455 12:3412:34 1 Memory channel 1 is selected. The frequency is changed. Another memory channel is selected. Memory channel 1 is selected again. Changed frequency (14.123 MHz) does not appear and memorized frequency (14.100 MHz) appears instead. 3 3 Frequency setting with the tuning dial • For ham band use q Push the desired band key on the keypad 1–3 times. -3 different frequencies can be selected on each band with the band key. (See “Triple band stacking register” below.) w Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired frequency. e Select the desired operating mode with the mode switch. (p. 25) • For general coverage receiver use q Push [GENE] on the keypad 1–3 times. -The [GENE] key calls up a frequency for general coverage receiver use. w Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired frequency. -For quick tuning, use the quick tuning step function. (p. 24) e Select the desired operating mode with the mode switch. (p. 25) 9.780.00VFOVFO USBUSBUSBUSB 21.025.0021.025.0011 US...