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Position Jump
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If the encoder knob is depressed and held while the knob is rotated counter clockwise the azimuth can
be set in 45 degree increments. The first position is [LP] which will turn the antenna 180 degrees from its
current heading. The other positions are show in compass mode.
NOTE: if the selected antenna is a SteppIR Yagi controlled from the serial port, selecting [LP] will command the
SteppIR into 180 degree mode to save time – the rotator will not turn.
Control of unselected Antenna Rotator
If Rotator control always active is enabled in Rotator tab in Router, two consecutive short presses on the FUNC
button within half a second (a "doubleclick") will toggle unconditional control of rotator by encoder, even if there is
no antenna with rotator flag set on the current band. If sounds are enabled, an ascending or descending tune
indicates, whether this feature is being turned on or off. Note, that if this feature is turned on, encoder controls
rotator even if a Virtual rotator or Group is selected.
Antenna selections with Virtual Rotator
When antenna selection defined as a Virtual Rotator is
selected, the rotary encoder may be used for azimuth
control. Turning the encoder CW and CCW sets the
antenna azimuth.
VR: or V centered vertically on the LCD indicates that a virtual rotator or an antenna from the virtual rotator is
being used.
Don't forget: Computer control of the azimuth is active only if the selected antenna has the rotator flag set or the
selected antenna is part of a Virtual Rotor. If separate RX and TX antennas are selected and both
antennas have the Rotator flag set, the azimuth of both rotors are controlled simultaneously.
Antenna selections with Groups
When an antenna selection defined as a Group is selected,
the rotary encoder is used for quick antenna switching.
Turning the encoder CW or CCW selects the antenna,
every step is different antenna from the group.
GRP: or G centered vertically on the LCD indicates that an antenna group or antenna from a group is used.
The unique feature of antenna groups is automatic antenna scan.
Scan Start/Stop
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Knob is used to start/stop automatic antenna scan.
Scan time
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Push and turn the encoder knob to set the Dwell time (time on each antenna).
Automatic antenna scan and its features can be enabled/disabled via FUNCtion menu.
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