Unable to tune FT-450D in AM or FM

[KB1TJY]

Not sure where to post this...wish the Forum had Rig specific categories.

In any event I am unable to explain this. When my new Yaesu FT-450D is set to AM or FM I cannot tune it.  I have to first set the desired AM or FM frequency in LSB and then use 'Mode' to move over to AM or FM. Once there I am unable to change frequencies. DSP is disengaged across the board, and the tuning knob is not locked.

I am overlooking something but for the life of me cannot figure out what. Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Lyman

[K2OWK]

When in the AM/FM mode the tuning is done with the DSP/SEL knob. I would recommend joining the Yahoo FT-450 group. They have many answers to questions that you might ask.

Hope this helps.

73s

K2OWK

[KB1TJY]

When in the AM/FM mode the tuning is done with the DSP/SEL knob. I would recommend joining the Yahoo FT-450 group. They have many answers to questions that you might ask.

Hope this helps.

73s

K2OWK

Thank you and I'll join that Group.

Best,

Lyman
KB1TJY

[WB2WIK]

When in the AM/FM mode the tuning is done with the DSP/SEL knob. 

Another weird rig.

This is one of the several reasons I never bought an FT-450D and stuck with my old FT-857D for mobile work.  The 450-series has a lot of quirks.

[AC2EU]

I have an early production FT450AT which works fine. He may have a defective radio or he's in a memory mode or something. ( seemingly weird things can happen there if  I forget it is in that mode) The only difference with the "D"  is lighted face buttons and some other minor improvements.
This is definitely one of those radios where you have to know how to access the features in menus.
If you don't like multi-function buttons and sub menus, this is not a radio for you.
However,I like the little brick! To each his own, I guess...

[VA7CPC]

It helps to read the manual.  _All_ of it!

There's a menu option "A&FDIAL" which works so:

. . . If ON, the main tuning dial is active in AM and FM mode

. . . If OFF, the main tuning dial is inactive in AM and FM mode.

In those modes, tuning can be done with the DSP/SEL knob, _if_ it's not active for any DSP function.

So you press the DSP button until the cursor on the DSP sub-screen disappears, and then turn the DSP/SEL knob to change frequency.

The reason:

. . . Most AM and FM tuning is done to channelized frequencies.

In that case, the continuous tuning of the main dial isn't needed.

This is a common "gotcha".  What surprises me is how many incorrect responses showed up!

And yes, you should join the Yahoo group for the FT-450.  It's active, and knowledgeable.

.               Charles

[M6GOM]

The FT857 and FT897 work the same way as you describe Charles.