It is not as easy as it seems and the manual is very light on the actual steps one has to go through in order to set the N2 up so you can work split. Luckily for me I had Perrin down in Aussi to help me through the steps and get it working. Thanks again Pez!
It is a two stage process. First step is to set up the amount of split required and this is performed in the user Menu under Item 15 labelled TXREP. There are 5 digits that come up and the default will read 01000 which equates to 100khz. That might be a bit much as most Split DX will not be operating that far away from their Listening frequency. To change the offset in the menu, repeated quick presses of the VFO will cycle through the 5 digits in order. Turning the VFO while a digit is blinking will change that value. 00500 will equate to 50khz and 00100 will equate to 10khz.
That completes Step One.
Step Two begins with a Press and Hold of the FRQ/REP button above the mic connector. Then a short press of the VFO will bring up the shift options and you rotate through; off/+/- . This enables you to turn on the shift function and choose if it is to shift up or down. Important Note: Every time you turn on the shift function you must cycle through the options and stop at the one you want. You can’t turn on the shift function if you don’t depress the VFO and choose the option. A further quick press locks it in. In use it is always your TX frequency that will change according to the split and direction you have chosen.
It is a little fiddly till you get the swing of it, but if you are working a DX station on split it can be done on the AT-5555N2 It took me a while to get it right because I was holding in the VFO too long. Short presses, not long holds.
Hope this helps
I may add some photos when I get time if anyone is having trouble following the steps above.
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