For the 950, I got it adjusted once through the menus.  I can't tell you now
how I did it.  I use the CS button, set to power output, so I can press CS,
adjust power with the VFO B knob, hold in the Menu button for a second to
lock in the new setting, and read RF Power on the bottom of the HRD display.
I have put a piece of dymo tape with a braille L on it on the VFO B knob,
which has no end stops, so I have a reference point.  It takes about 4
revolutions of the knob to get from 5 to 100 watts.  In short, I'm not using
HRD to set my power level, preferring to use the rig's buttons and controls.
If I ever find out how to reliably set a menu item, I'll report it on this
listserv.  It is already useful to be able to read the current status of any
menu item by means of HRD.

Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, Maryland
Home:  http://lras.home.sprynet.com
Work:  http://www.loc.gov/nls
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Michael Ryan
> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 8:14 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Adjusting the RF Power out
> 
> Lloyd:=20
> 
> So if I understand you correctly, you can access the menu of your FT-950 =
> through HRD's Advanced menu item, forget the short cut key combo, and =
> adjust your power to run your amp?=20
> Although I'm going to be using my FT-450 in a remote application, this =
> is when the power would left to max but when I go out to visit my =
> parents in the country, where the station will be located, I'd like to =
> be able to adjust my power to run my SB-220.=20
> So should I be able to go into the advanced on HRD and adjust the power =
> out?
>  Assuming that the 450's menu system is similar to the 950's.=20
> 
> TNX AGN:=20
> 
> Mike=20