ELAD FDM-DUO SDR Transceiver Quick Start Guide

ELAD FDM-DUO Quick Start Guide: Stand Alone

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Tune a frequency

Use the main knob to set the current VFO frequency. Apply a long pressure on the main encoder to enter the "Digit by Digit Tuning Mode".

Short Pressure/Long Pressure

Each key have a different function if it is pressed for a short or a long time. Modify this time in the system menu 71 "Hold

Time".

Digit by digit tuning mode

In this mode use the main knob to modify the selected digit and E1 or E2 to change witch digit you want to modify. Apply a short pressure on

main knob to return in the standard tuning mode.

Select a band

Keep pressed the F1 key until the desired frequency/band appears on the LCD display, then release the key and the current VFO is set to the frequency and mode saved in the memory channel 180 - 199.

Change the tuning step

Push the main knob to enter the step selection menu, turn the main knob to select the tuning step preset. Push the main knob to save.

Toggle between two tuning step

Push the S key to use the frequency step selected in the menu 7 "Quick Step", press again the S key to use the previous frequency step.

Change Mode

Push the MODE key to change the operating mode.

Antenna Tuning

Apply a long pressure on F3 to switch to the Antenna Tuning

Mode. In this mode a tone at the transmission frequency is generated. Use E2 to modify the transmission power. Apply a long pressure on F3 to quit the antenna tuning mode.

Select the TX source (MIC / TX USB Data)

Push MENU. Turn E2 to select the menu 32 "TX IN", push E2 to display the parameter setting, then turn E2 to select the microphone or the TX USB data. Push again E2 to save the setting and exit.

E1 knob

Rx settings

Modify the system settings

Push the MENU key. Turn E2 to select the parameter, push E2 to display the parameter value, then turn E2 to modify the parameter value. Push again E2 to save the setting and the

MENU key to exit.

Use of E1 and E2 Knobs

Turn: modify the selected parameter

Short press: change parameter selection

Tx AM/SSB/FM settings

E2 knob

Rx settings Tx settings Tx CW settings

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ELAD FDM-DUO Quick Start Guide: Pc Mode

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Features Available with ELAD FDM-SW2 Software (Ver. 1.88 or Greater)

"FDM-DUO Stand Alone Control" allows direct control of the parameters of the FDM-DUO device from the PC (e.g. volume levels, Tx power, etc.) to avoid having to act on the knobs and buttons on the front panel.

User-Defined Macros

"FDM-DUO Manager" allows management of the data (Memories,

Backlight Colors, CW Messages and SPF-08 Pre-Selector settings) stored in the FDM-DUO internal memory.

"FDM-DUO Advanced TX" allows advanced DSP processing (e.g. Audio Equalizer, VOX, Audio

Compressor, etc.) of data to be sent via soundcard to the FDM-DUO transmitter.

Tx Mode Selection:

CW, USB, LSB, AM, FM

Input Mode Selection:

- Key or Paddle for CW

- Mic or Sound-Card for USB, LSB, AM, FM

NB: user manuals and softwares are provided on an USB flash drive supplied together with cables assembly bag. Use this USB flash drive also to proceed with firmware upgrades.

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