Vertex Standard FT-2000 User Manual
HF/50 MH
FT-2000
O
PERATING
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T
RANSCEIVER
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ANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD (AUSTRALIA) PTY., LTD.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia
ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . .
The FT-2000 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfamiliar
to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efficiency from your FT-2000, we recommend that you read this
manual in its entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your new transceiver.
Before using your FT-2000, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You Begin” section of this manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur transceiver! Whether this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equipment is
already the backbone of your station, rest assured that your
transceiver will provide many hours of operating pleasure
for years to come.
The FT-2000 is an elite-class HF transceiver providing exceptional performance both on transmit and receive. The FT-
2000 is designed for the most competitive operating situations, whether you primarily operate in contest, DX, or digital-mode environments.
Built on the foundation of the popular FT
and carrying the proud tradition of the FT-1000 series, the
FT-2000 provides up to 100 Watts of power output on SSB,
CW, and FM (50 Watts AM carrier). Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is utilized throughout the design, providing leading-edge performance on both transmit and receive.
Available as an option for the FT-2000 is the Data Manage-
ment Unit (DMU-2000), which provides extensive display
capabilities via a user-supplied computer monitor. Included
are Band Scope, Audio Scope, X-Y Oscilloscope, World
Clock, Rotator Control, and extensive transceiver status displays, in addition to station logging capability.
For exceptional protection from strong nearby incoming signals, the Yaesu-exclusive VRF (Variable RF Front-End Filter) serves as a high-performance Preselector-ideal for multioperator contest environments. This filter is manually tuned,
allowing the operator to optimize sensitivity or signal rejection with the twist of a knob. And for then ultimate in receiver RF selectivity, the optional RF µTuning Kits may be
connected via the rear panel, providing extraordinarily sharp
selectivity to protect your receiver from close-in interference
on a crowded band.
In addition to the contribution of the VRF Preselector, superb receiver performance is a result of direct lineage from
the legendary FT
may select, in the front end, one of two RF preamplifiers, or
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) utilizing direct feed to
the first mixer, and/or three levels of RF attenuation in 6-dB
steps.
Dual Receive is built into every FT-2000. The Main receiver
utilizes DSP filtering, incorporating many of the features of
DX9000, such as Variable Bandwidth, IF Shift, and
the FT
Passband Contour tuning. Digital Noise Reduction and Digital Auto-Notch Filtering are also provided, along with a manually-tuned IF Notch filter. The Sub receiver, used for monitoring within the same band as the Main band, is an analog
type ideal for watching both sides of a pile-up, or keeping an
ear on a DX station working stations by call area, etc.
On the transmit side, the Yaesu-exclusive Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer allows precise and flexible adjustment of the wave-form created by your voice and microphone. The Amplitude, Center Frequency, and Bandwidth of
equalization may be adjusted independently for the low-frequency, mid-range, and high-audio-frequency spectra, and
the transmitted bandwidth may also be adjusted, as well.
Advanced features include Direct Keyboard Frequency En-
DX9000, FT-1000D, and FT-1000MP. You
DX9000 transceiver,
try and Band Change, Speech Processor, IF Monitor for Voice
modes, CW Pitch control, CW Spot switch, Full CW QSK,
adjustable IF Noise Blanker, and all-mode Squelch. Two TX/
RX antenna ports, plus a receive-only antenna port, are provided on the rear panel. Two key jacks are provided (one
each on the front and rear panels), and they may be configured independently for paddle input or connection to a straight
key or computer-driven keying interface. Both Digital Voice
Recording and CW Message Memory are provided.
Frequency setup is extraordinarily simple on the FT-2000.
Besides direct frequency entry for both the Main and Sub
VFOs, separate keys are provided for band selection, and
each band key accesses three independent VFO frequency/
mode/filter settings per band, so you can establish separate
VFO settings for three different parts of each band. The two
(Main and Sub) VFOs allow simultaneous reception and display of two different frequencies, even in different modes
and with different IF bandwidths. Receiver audio can be completely or partially mixed, or monitored separately in each
ear.
In addition, 99 memories are provided, each of which stores
its own mode and IF filter selection, in addition to frequency,
Clarifier offset, and scan-skip status. What's more, five quickrecall (“QMB”) memories can instantly store operational settings at the push of a button.
The built-in automatic antenna tuner includes 100 memories
of its own, automatically storing antenna matching settings
for quick automatic recall later.
Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with the
FT-2000, thanks to dedicated AFSK and FSK connection
jacks on the rear panel. Optimization of the filter passbands,
DSP settings, carrier insertion point, and display offset are
all possible via the Menu programming system.
The Yaesu CAT system provides a direct link to the transceiver CPU for computer control and customization of tuning, scanning, and other operating functions. The FT-2000
includes a built-in data level converter for direction connection to a personal computer serial port. Yaesu products are
supported by most all of the leading contest and DX logging
programs, and the extensive programming protocol is described in the CAT System Manual, supplied with this transceiver, if you wish to write your own software!
Advanced technology is only part of the FT-2000 story. Vertex Standard stands behind our products with a worldwide
network of dealers and service centers. We greatly appreciate your investment in the FT-2000, and we look forward to
helping you get the most out of your new transceiver. Please
feel free to contact your nearest dealer, or one of Vertex
Standard's national headquarters offices, for technical advice,
interfacing assistance, or accessory recommendation. And
watch Vertex Standard U.S.A.’s Home Page for late-breaking information about Vertex, Standard Horizon, and Yaesu
products:
Please read this manual thoroughly, so as to gain maximum
understanding of the full capability of the FT-2000, and we
thank you again for your purchase!
http://www.vertexstandard.com.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description ..................................................... 1
Accessories & Options ................................................. 4
Supplied Accessories ............................................... 4
Available Options ..................................................... 4
Before You Begin ......................................................... 5
Connecting AC Power .............................................. 5
AC Input Voltage Selection ................................ 5
Extending the Front Feet ..........................................6
Adjusting the Main Tuning Dial Torque .................. 6
Resetting the Microprocessor .................................. 7
Resetting Memories (Only) ................................ 7
Menu Resetting................................................... 7
Full Reset ............................................................ 7
Installation and Interconnections ............................... 8
Antenna Considerations ........................................... 8
About Coaxial Cable ................................................8
Grounding ................................................................ 9
Connection of Antenna and Power Cables ............. 10
Connection of Microphone and Headphone .......... 11
Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying
Interconnections ..................................................... 12
VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections.......... 13
Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers................... 14
Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams ............................ 15
Front Panel Controls & Switches ............................. 16
Display Indications .................................................... 28
Rear Panel .................................................................. 32
Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands ......35
Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band
(U.S. version only) ................................................. 38
CLAR (Clarifier) Operation on Main (VFO-A) ..... 39
LOCK ..................................................................... 40
DIM ........................................................................ 40
Convenience Features................................................ 42
Dual Receive .......................................................... 42
Using Headphones for Dual Receive ............... 43
Sideband Diversity Reception .......................... 43
Bandwidth Diversity Reception ....................... 44
P.BACK (Audio Playback) from
Main (VFO-A) Receiver ........................................ 45
P.BACK feature from
the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 45
“MY Bands” Operation .......................................... 46
Band Stack Operation ............................................ 47
C.S (Custom Switch) .............................................. 47
Rotator Control Functions ...................................... 48
More Frequency Navigation Techniques ............... 49
Keyboard Frequency Entry .............................. 49
Using the [SUB VFO-B] knob ......................... 49
Using the UP/DOWN switches of
the supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone ....... 49
Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) ... 50
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) ........................ 51
ATT ........................................................................ 51
RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes) ............................ 52
Advanced Interference-Suppression Features:
RF Front End ............................................................. 53
Using the VRF (Variable RF Front-end Filter) ...... 53
Interference Rejection
(Signals Off Frequency by Just a Few kHz) ............ 54
R.FLT (Roofing Filters) ......................................... 54
Interference Rejection (Signals within 3 kHz) ........ 55
CONTOUR Control Operation .............................. 55
IF SHIFT Operation ............................................... 56
WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning .................... 57
Using IF Shift and Width Together ........................ 57
IF Notch Filter Operation....................................... 58
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation ............ 59
Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation ................... 59
NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection . 60
IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation .......................... 61
Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception ...... 62
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ............................. 62
SLOPED AGC Operation ...................................... 63
Mute Feature (Main (VFO-A) Band) ..................... 63
SSB/AM Mode Transmission .................................... 64
Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ........................ 66
ATU Operation ....................................................... 66
About ATU Operation ............................................ 67
Lithium Battery Replacement ................................ 68
Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ......................... 69
Using the Speech Processor ................................... 69
Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth ........... 70
Parametric Microphone Equalizer ......................... 71
Transmitter Convenience Features ......................... 72
Voice Memory ........................................................ 72
Voice Memory Operation from
the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 73
VOX (Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control) ............. 74
MONITOR ............................................................. 74
Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier .................. 75
Split-Frequency Operation ..................................... 76
VFO Tracking Feature ...................................... 76
Quick Split Operation ....................................... 77
CW Mode Operation ................................................. 78
Setup for Straight Key
(and Straight Key emulation) Operation ................ 78
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ....................... 79
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ........................ 79
Setting the Keyer Weight
(Dot/Space:Dash) Ratio .................................... 80
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ............... 80
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CW Convenience Features ........................................ 81
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating) ..................................81
Using CW Reverse ................................................. 82
CW Delay Time Setting ......................................... 83
CW Pitch Adjustment ............................................. 83
Contest Memory Keyer .......................................... 84
Message Memory ............................................. 84
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode .............. 85
TEXT Memory ................................................. 86
Contest Number Programming ................... 87
Decrementing the Contest Number ............. 87
Contest Memory Keyer
(Using the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad)
Message Memory ............................................. 88
TEXT Memory ................................................. 90
FM Mode Operation ................................................. 92
Basic Operation ...................................................... 92
Repeater Operation ................................................ 93
Memory Operation .................................................... 94
Convenient Memory functions ............................... 94
QMB (Quick Memory Bank) ................................. 95
Standard Memory Operation .................................. 96
Memory Storage ............................................... 96
Memory Channel Recall ...................................96
Checking a Memory Channel's Status .............. 97
Erasing Memory Channel Data ........................ 97
Moving Memory Data to
the Main Band (VFO-A) .................................. 98
Memory Tune Operation .................................. 98
Memory Groups ..................................................... 99
Memory Group Assignment ............................. 99
Choosing the Desired Memory Group ............. 99
Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency:
5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) .............................. 100
...... 88
VFO and Memory Scanning ...................................101
VFO Scanning ......................................................101
Memory Scan ....................................................... 102
PMS ........................................................................... 103
Packet Operation ..................................................... 104
Packet Setup (Including Subcarrier Frequency) .. 104
Basic Setup .......................................................... 104
RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation......................... 105
Setting Up for RTTY Operation ........................... 105
Basic Setup .......................................................... 105
Miscellaneous AFSK-Based Data Modes .............. 106
About the Transverter Output Terminal ............... 107
Menu Mode .............................................................. 108
Using the Menu .................................................... 108
Menu Mode Reset ................................................ 108
AGC Group .......................................................... 112
DISPLAY Group .................................................. 112
DVS Group .......................................................... 113
KEYER Group ..................................................... 113
GENERAL Group ................................................ 114
S IF SFT Group .................................................... 116
MODE-AM Group ............................................... 116
MODE-CW Group ............................................... 117
MODE-DAT Group ............................................. 118
MODE-FM Group ............................................... 119
MODE-RTY Group .............................................. 119
MODE-SSB Group .............................................. 120
RX AUDIO Group ............................................... 120
RX DSP Group .................................................... 121
SCOPE Group ......................................................122
TUNING Group ................................................... 123
TX AUDIO Group ............................................... 124
TX GNRL Group ................................................. 125
Specifications ............................................................ 126
Installation of the Optional Filter
(YF-122C & YF-122CN) ......................................... 128
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ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Hand Microphone (MH-31B8
AC Power Cord 1 pc T9017882: USA
Spare Fuse (10 A) 1 pc Q0000099
4-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091004
5-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091006
1/4-inch 3-contact Plug 1 pcs P0090008
3.5 mm 3-contact Plug 1 pcs P0091046
3.5 mm 2-contact Plug 1 pcs P0090034
RCA Plug 2 pcs P0091365
Operating Manual 1 pc
CAT Reference Book 1 pc
Warranty Card 1 pc
MD-200A8X Ultra-High-Fidelity Desk-Top Microphone
MD-100A8X Desk-Top Microphone
YH-77STA Lightweight Stereo Headphone
SP-2000 External Speaker with Audio Filter
VL-1000/VP-1000 Linear Amplifier/AC Power Supply
DMU-2000 Data Management Unit
RF µTuning Kit A For 160 m Band
RF µTuning Kit B For 80/40 m Bands
RF µTuning Kit C For 30/20 m Bands
FH-2 Remote Control Keypad
YF-122C Collins® CW Filter (500 Hz/2 kHz: –6 dB/–60 dB)
YF-122CN Collins® CW Filter (300 Hz/1 kHz: –6 dB/–60 dB)
)
1 pc A07890001
T9013285: Europe
T9013283A: Australia
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
CONNECTING AC POWER
Before connecting the AC power, check the label on the
rear panel which indicates the AC mains voltage for which
your transceiver is currently set. If the voltage on this label does not match your AC mains voltage, a switch on the
internal power supply in the transceiver must be moved.
This requires only a screwdriver and is not difficult (see
below), but you should make sure the power supply is set
up correctly before connecting power. Always use a 10Amp fuse in the fuse holder, whether operating on 100 120 VAC or 200 - 240 VAC. Do not use an improper fuse.
If you have any doubts about the procedure, contact your
dealer for assistance.
After making certain the AC voltage for which the transceiver is set matches your mains voltage, connect the AC
power cord to the 3-pin AC jack on the rear panel. Wait
until all other transceiver interconnections have been made
before connecting the other end of the power cord to the
wall outlet.
CAUTION
Permanent damage will result if improper AC
supply voltage is applied to the transceiver.
Your warranty does not cover damage caused by application of improper supply voltage, or use of an improper
fuse.
AC Input Voltage Selection
Make certain that all cables are disconnected from the
transceiver.
Remove the three screws from each side of the trans-
ceiver, and three screws from the top edge of the rear
panel. Slide the top cover toward to the rear about
1/2 inch (1 cm), then remove the top cover.
Locate the voltage selector switch on the power sup-
ply unit at the left side of the transceiver (just behind
the Main [POWER] switch).
Move the AC range switch to the “115” position for
operation from 100 - 120 VAC, or to the “230” position for operation from 200 - 240 VAC.
Replace the top cover and its nine screws.
Always use the 10-Amp fuse in the fuse holder, whether
operating on 100 - 120 VAC or 200 - 240 VAC.
Change the voltage marking on the label on the rear
panel to match the new voltage setting.
100-120 VAC200-240 VAC
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
EXTENDING THE FRONT FEET
In order to elevate the front panel for easy viewing, the
front left and right feet of the bottom case may be extended.
Pull the front legs outward from the bottom panel.
Rotate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in the
extended position. Be sure the legs have locked securely in place, because the transceiver is quite heavy
and an unlocked leg could result in damage, should
the transceiver move suddenly.
Retracting the Front Feet
Rotate the legs clockwise, and push them inward while
rotating to the right.
The front feel should now be locked in the retracted
position.
ADJUSTING THE MAIN TUNING DIAL TORQUE
The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial knob may be
adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold down
the rear skirt of the knob, and while holding it in place
rotate the knob itself to the right to reduce the drag or to
the left to increase the drag. Available adjustment range is
120°.
Hold the Skirt
TIGHTEN
LOOSEN
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR
RESETTING MEMORIES (ONLY
)
Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the Memory channels previously stored, without affecting any configuration changes you may have made to the Menu settings.
1. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the
transceiver off.
2. Press and hold in the [A
M] button; while holding it
in, press and hold in the front panel’s [POWER] switch
to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes
on, you may release the [AM] button.
MENU RESETTING
Use this procedure to restore the Menu settings to their
factory defaults, without affecting the memories you have
programmed.
1. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the
transceiver off.
2. Press and hold in the [MENU] button; while holding it
in, press and hold in the front panel’s [POWER] switch
to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes
on, you may release the [MENU] button.
[
POWER] button
[
POWER] button
[
A
M] button
[
MENU] button
FULL RESET
Use this procedure to restore all Menu and Memory settings to their original factory defaults. All Memories will
be cleared out by this procedure.
1. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the
transceiver off.
2. Press and hold in the [FAST] and [LOCK] buttons;
while holding them in, press and hold in the front
panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on.
Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the
other two switches.
[
POWER] button
[
FAST] button
[
LOCK] button
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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
The FT-2000 is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired operating
frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, the transceiver’s Automatic
Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value if the Standing Wave Ratio
(SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1.
Every effort should, therefore, be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system utilized with the FT-2000 be as
close as possible to the specified 50-Ohm value.
Note that the “G5RV” type antenna does not provide a 50-Ohm impedance on all HF Amateur bands, and an external widerange antenna coupler must be used with this antenna type.
Any antenna to be used with the FT-2000 must, ultimately, be fed with 50 Ohm coaxial cable. Therefore, when using a
“balanced” antenna such as a dipole, remember that a balun or other matching/balancing device must be used so as to
ensure proper antenna performance.
The same precautions apply to any additional (receive-only) antennas connected to the RX ANT jack; if your receive-only
antennas do not have an impedance near 50 Ohms at the operating frequency, you may need to install an external antenna
tuner to obtain optimum performance.
ABOUT COAXIAL CABLE
Use high-quality 50-Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT-2000 transceiver. All efforts at providing an efficient
antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy coaxial cable is used. This transceiver utilizes standard “M” (“PL-259”)
type connectors, except for the “RX OUT” BNC connector.
1/16''
Adapter
3/4''
3/4''
1 1/8''
1/8''
5/8''3/8''
TYPICAL PL-259 INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
GROUNDING
The FT-2000 transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum
electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency in a
number of ways:
It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator.
It can minimize RF currents flowing on the shield of the coaxial cable and the chassis of the transceiver; such currents
may lead to radiation which can cause interference to home entertainment devices or laboratory test equipment.
It can minimize the possibility of erratic transceiver/accessory operation caused by RF feedback and/or improper cur-
rent flow through logic devices.
An effective earth ground system may take several forms; for a more complete discussion, see an appropriate RF engineering text. The information below is intended only as a guideline.
Typically, the ground connection consists of one or more copper-clad steel rods, driven into the ground. If multiple ground
rods are used, they should be positioned in a “V” configuration, and bonded together at the apex of the “V” which is nearest
the station location. Use a heavy, braided cable (such as the discarded shield from type RG-213 coaxial cable) and strong
cable clamps to secure the braided cable(s) to the ground rods. Be sure to weatherproof the connections to ensure many
years of reliable service. Use the same type of heavy, braided cable for the connections to the station ground bus (described
below).
Inside the station, a common ground bus consisting of a copper pipe of at least 25 mm (1”) diameter should be used. An
alternative station ground bus may consist of a wide copper plate (single-sided circuit board material is ideal) secured to the
bottom of the operating desk. Grounding connections from individual devices such as transceivers, power supplies, and
data communications devices (TNCs, etc.) should be made directly to the ground bus using a heavy, braided cable.
Do not make ground connections from one electrical device to another, and thence to the ground bus. This so-called “DaisyChain” grounding technique may nullify any attempt at effective radio frequency grounding. See the drawing below for
examples of proper grounding techniques.
Inspect the ground system - inside the station as well as outside - on a regular basis so as to ensure maximum performance
and safety.
Besides following the above guidelines carefully, note that household or industrial gas lines must never be used in an
attempt to establish an electrical ground. Cold water pipes may, in some instances, help in the grounding effort, but gas lines
represent a significant explosion hazard, and must never be used.
Transceiver
PROPER GROUND CONNECTION
Linear
Amplifier
TNC
Transceiver
IMPROPER GROUND CONNECTION
Linear
Amplifier
"Daisy Chain"
TNC
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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
CONNECTION OF ANTENNA AND POWER CABLES
Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as well as the AC
power cable.
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ADVICE :
Do not position this apparatus in a location with direct exposure to sunshine.
Do not position this apparatus in a location exposed to dust and/or high humidity.
Ensure adequate ventilation around this apparatus, so as to prevent heat build-up and possible reduction of performance
due to high heat.
Do not install this apparatus in a mechanically-unstable location, or where objects may fall onto this product from
above.
To minimize the possibility of interference to home entertainment devices, take all precautionary steps including sepa-
ration of TV/FM antennas from Amateur transmitting antennas to the greatest extent possible, and keep transmitting
coaxial cables separated from cables connected to home entertainment devices.
Ensure that the AC power cord is not subject to undue stress or bending, which could damage the cable or cause it to be
accidentally unplugged from the rear panel AC input jack.
Be absolutely certain to install your transmitting antenna(s) such that they cannot possibly come in contact with TV/FM
radio or other antennas, nor with outside power or telephone lines.
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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
CONNECTION OF MICROPHONE AND HEADPHONE
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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
KEY, KEYER, AND COMPUTER-DRIVEN KEYING INTERCONNECTIONS
The FT-2000 includes a host of features for the CW operator, the functions of which will be detailed in the “Operation”
section later. Besides the built-in Electronic Keyer, two key jacks are provided, one each on the front and rear panels, for
convenient connection to keying devices.
The Menu system allows you to configure the front and rear panel KEY jacks according to the device you wish to connect.
For example, you may connect your keyer paddle to the front panel KEY jack, and use Menu item “052 A1A F-TYPE” for
paddle input, while connecting the rear panel’s KEY jack to the keying line from your personal computer (which emulates
a “straight key” for connection purposes), and configure the rear panel jack using Menu item “054 A1A R-TYPE.”
Both KEY jacks on the FT-2000 utilize “Positive” keying voltage. Key-up voltage is approximately +5V DC, and keydown current is approximately 1 mA. When connecting a key or other device to the KEY jacks, use only a 3-pin (“stereo”)
1/4” phone plug; a 2-pin plug will place a short between the ring and (grounded) shaft of the plug, resulting in a constant
“key-down” condition in some circumstances.
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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
VL-1000 LINEAR AMPLIFIER INTERCONNECTIONS
Be sure that both the FT-2000 and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in the
illustration.
NOTE:
Please refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation.
Please do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet.
About the CONTROL Cable
The VL-1000 may be operated with the FT-2000
whether or not the CONTROL Cable is connected; however, the CONTROL Cable allows
you to tune up the amplifier automatically by
just pressing the [F SET] or [TUNE] key on the
VL-1000, so as to transmit a carrier for tuning
purposes.
To link the FT-2000 and VL-1000 Power
switches, set the VL-1000 REMOTE switch to
the “ON” position.
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NOTE
The TX/RX switching in the linear amplifier is con-
trolled by switching components in the transceiver. The
relay circuit of the FT-2000 used for this switching is
capable of switching AC voltage of 100 Volts at up to
300 mA, or DC voltages or 60 V at 200 mA or 30 V at
up to 1 Amp. In order to engage the switching relay,
use Menu item “144 tGEn ETX-GND;” set this Menu
item to “EnA (Enable)” to activate the amplifier switching relay.
The specified range for ALC voltage to be used with
the FT-2000 is 0 to -4 Volts DC.
Amplifier systems utilizing different ALC voltages will
not work correctly with the FT-2000, and their ALC
lines must not be connected if this is the case.
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PLUG /CONNECTOR PINOUT DIAGRAMS
MIC CAT
UP
+5V
DOWN
FAST
GND
PTT
MIC GND
MIC
(as viewed from front panel)
+13V
TX GND
GND
BA ND D ATA A
BA ND D ATA B
BA ND D ATA C
BA ND D ATA D
LINEAR
(as viewed from rear panel)
ROT ROTATOR
()
N/A
SERIAL OUT
SERIAL IN
N/A
GND
N/A
RTS
CTS
NC
(as viewed from rear panel)
PACKE T
DATA I N
GND
PACKET PTT
DATA O UT
BUSY
(as viewed from rear panel)
PHONE
DC IN
(as viewed from rear panel)
RTTYBAND DATA
SHIFT
RX OUT
PTT
GND
(as viewed from rear panel)
RCA PLUG
CW ROTATION
CCW ROTATION
SPEED
DIRECTION
GND
NC
(as viewed from rear panel)
REM REMOTE
SIGNAL
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For Internal Keyer
SUB (VFO-B
MAIN (VFO-A) GND
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MAIN (VFO-A) GND
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KEY GND
Do not use
2-conductor type plug
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The µ-TUNE, DMU, and PGM connectors are special connectors for this transceiver. Please do not connect any accessory
or other device not specifically approved by Vertex Standard. Failure to observe this precaution may cause damage not
covered by the Limited Warranty on this apparatus.
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POWER Switch
Press and hold in this switch for one second to turn the
transceiver on, after first setting the rear panel
[
POWER] switch to the “I” position. Press and hold
in this switch for one second, similarly, to turn the transceiver off.
ADVICE :
This is the actual power On/Off switch for turning
on the transceiver. If the rear panel’s [POWER
switch is set to the “O” position, the front panel
[
POWER] switch will not function.
If you press this switch momentarily while the trans-
ceiver is turned on, the transceiver’s audio will be
muted for three seconds.
MOX Switch
Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk)
circuit, to activate the transmitter (the LED inside this
button will glow red). It must be turned off (the red
LED will be off) for reception. This button replicates
the action of the Push to Talk (PTT) switch on the microphone. When engaging the [MOX] button (the LED
inside this button glows red) or otherwise causing a
transmission to be started, be certain you have either
an antenna or 50-Ohm dummy load connected to the
selected Antenna jack.
TUNE Switch
This is the on/off switch for the FT-2000’s Automatic
Antenna Tuner.
Pressing this button momentarily places the antenna
tuner in line between the transmitter final amplifier and
the antenna jack (“ ” icon will appear in the display). Reception is not affected.
Pressing and holding in this button for 1/2 second, while
]
receiving in an amateur band, activates the transmitter
for a few seconds while the automatic antenna tuner
rematches the antenna system impedance for minimum
SWR. The resulting setting is automatically stored in
one of the antenna tuner’s 100 memories, for instant
automatic recall later when the receiver is tuned near
the same frequency.
Pressing this button momentarily, while the Tuner is
engaged, will take the Automatic Antenna tuner out of
the transmit line.
NOTE:
When the Automatic Antenna Tuner is tuning itself, a
signal is being transmitted. Therefore, be absolutely
certain that an antenna or dummy load is connected to
the selected antenna jack before pressing and holding
in the [TUNE] button to start antenna tuning.
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PHONES Jack
A 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts either monaural or
stereo headphones with 2- or 3-contact plugs. When a
plug is inserted, the loudspeaker is disabled. With stereo headphones such as the optional YH-77STA, you
can monitor both Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B)
receiver channels at the same time during Dual Receive operation.
NOTE:
When wearing headphones, we recommend that you
turn the AF Gain levels down to their lowest settings
before turning power on, to minimize the impact on
your hearing caused by audio “pops” during switchon.
KEY Jack
This 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or keyer
paddles (for the built-in electronic keyer), or output
from an external electronic keyer. Pinout is shown on
page 15. Key up voltage is 5 V, and key down current
is 1 mA. This jack may be configured for keyer, “Bug,”
“straight key,” or computer keying interface operation
via Menu item “052 A1A F-TYPE” (see page 117).
There is another jack with the same name on the rear
panel, and it may be configured independently for Internal Keyer or pseudo-straight-key operation.
NOTE:
You cannot use a 2-contact plug in this jack (to do so
produces a constant “key down” condition).
Microphone Connector
This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone utilizing a traditional YAESU HF-transceiver pinout.
DIM Switch
Press this button to lower the illumination intensity of
the analog meter and the frequency display. Press it
once more to restore full brightness.
ADVIC E:
Menu Items “008 diSP DIM MTR” and “009 diSP
DIM VFD” allow you to configure the dimming levels
for the analog meter and the frequency display independently, so you can customize the brightness levels.
VOX Switch
This button enables automatic voice-actuated transmitter switching in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. While
activated, the LED inside this button glows red. The
controls affecting VOX operation are the front panel’s
[
VOX] and [DELAY] knobs. By proper adjustment of
these controls, hands-free voice-actuated operation is
possible.
ANTENNA Select Switch
[
1/2]: Pressing this selects either the ANT 1 or 2 jack
on the rear panel, and allows convenient antenna
switching at the press of button. The selected antenna
jack is indicated at the upper left corner of the display.
[RX]
: Normally, the antenna connected to the ANT 1
or 2 jack is used for receive (and always used for transmit). When the [RX] switch is pressed, an antenna connected to the RX ANT will be used during receive.
MONI (Monitor) Switch
This button enables the transmit monitor in the SSB,
CW, AM, and FM modes. While activated, the “ ”
icon appears in the display. Adjustment of the Monitor
level is accomplished using the [MONI] knob.
ADVIC E:
When using headphones, the Monitor is highly useful
for making adjustments to the Parametric Equalizer or
other voice quality adjustments, because the voice quality heard in the headphones is such a “natural” reproduction of the transmitted audio quality.
PROC (Processor) Switch
This button enables the Speech Processor for SSB
transmission. While activated, the “ ” icon appears
in the display. Adjustment of the Processor level is accomplished using the [PROC] knob.
ADVIC E:
The Speech Processor is a tool for increasing the
average power output through a compression technique. However, if the [PROC] knob is advanced
too far, the increase in compression becomes
counter-productive, as intelligibility will suffer. We
recommend that you monitor the sound of your signal using the Monitor (with headphones).
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management
Unit is connected, you may use the Audio Scope/
Oscilloscope page to help you adjust the setting of
the compression level of the Speech Processor for
optimum performance using your voice and microphone.
KEYER Switch
This button toggles the internal CW keyer on and off.
While activated, the “ ” icon appears in the display. The Keyer sending speed and the CW Hang Time
are adjusted via the front panel’s [SPEED] and [DE-
LAY] knobs.
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ATT Switch
This button selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to
be applied to the receiver input.
Available selections are –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB, or
OFF, and the selected attenuation level appears in the
ATT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator
on the display.
ADVICE :
The Attenuator affects both the Main (VFO-A) and
Sub (VFO-B) receivers.
The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with
the [IPO] switch to provide two stages of signal
reduction when an extremely strong signal is being
received.
IPO (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION) Switch
This button may be used to set the optimum front end
characteristics of the receiver circuit for a very strongsignal environment. Available selections are AMP 1
(low distortion amplifier), AMP 2 (2-stage low-distortion RF amplifier), or ON (bypasses the front end RF
amplifier), and the selected receiver RF amplifier appears at the IPO column of the Receiver Configuration
Indicator in the display.
ADVICE :
The IPO switch affects both the Main (VFO-A) and
Sub (VFO-B) receivers.
R.FLT Switch
This button selects the bandwidth for the Main Band
(VFO-A) receiver’s first IF Roofing Filter. Available
selections are 3 kHz, 6 kHz, 15 kHz, or Auto, and the
selected bandwidth appears in the FLT column of the
Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display.
ADVIC E:
The Roofing Filter selection applies to the Main
band (VFO-A) only.
Because the roofing filter is in the first IF, the pro-
tection it provides against interference is quite significant. When set to AUTO, the SSB bandwidth is
6 kHz, while CW is 3 kHz and FM/RTTY are 15
kHz. On a crowded SSB band, however, you may
wish to select the 3 kHz filter, for the maximum
possible interference rejection.
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AGC Switch
This button selects the AGC characteristics for the receiver. Available selections are FAST, MID, SLOW,
or AUTO, and the “AGC” icon will change according
to the AGC characteristics selected.
Press the [AGC] button repeatedly to select the desired receiver-recovery time constant. Press and hold
in the [AGC] button for two seconds to disable the
AGC (for testing or weak-signal reception).
When the [AGC] button is pressed independently, it
applies to the Main band (VFO-A) receiver.
When you press the [B] button, followed by the [AGC
button (within five seconds of pressing the [B] switch),
it affects the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver.
ADVICE :
If the AGC receiver-recovery time is set to “Off” by
pressing and holding in the [AGC] button, the S-meter
will no longer deflect. Additionally, you will likely encounter distortion on stronger signals, as the IF amplifiers and the following stages are probably being overloaded.
NB Switch
This button turns the IF Noise Blanker on and off.
Press this button momentarily to reduce a short-duration pulse noise; the “ ” icon will appear in the display.
Press and hold in this button for one second to reduce
a longer-duration man-made pulse noise; the “ ”
icon will blink for three seconds, then will appear continuously in the display.
Press this button again to disable the noise blanker;
the “ ” icon will disappear.
ADVICE :
When you press (or press and hold) the [NB] button
momentarily, it affects the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. When you press the [B] button, then press (or
press and hold in) the [NB] button (within five seconds of pressing the [B] button), it affects the Sub band
(VFO-B) receiver.
METER Switch
This control switch determines the function of the meter
during transmission.
COMP: Indicates the speech compressor level (SSB
mode only).
ALC: Indicates the relative ALC voltage.
PO: Indicates the average power output level.
SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward:
Reflected).
ID: Indicates the final amplifier drain current.
VDD: Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage.
MONI PROC Knobs
MONI Knob
The inner [MONI] knob adjust the audio level of the
transmit RF monitor during transmission (relative to
the AF GAIN control), when activated by the [MONI
button.
PROC Knob
The outer [PROC] knob sets the compression (input)
level of the transmitter RF Speech Processor in the SSB
and AM modes, when activated by the [PROC] button.
]
BK-IN Switch
This button turns the CW break-in capability on and
off. While the CW break-in is activated, the “ ”
icon appears in the display.
]
SPOT Switch
This button turns on the CW receiver spotting tone; by
matching the SPOT tone to that of the incoming CW
signal (precisely the same pitch), you will be “zero
beating” your transmitted signal on to the frequency of
the other station.
The Sub (VFO-B) frequency display will indicate the
offset tone frequency when this button is pressed.
SPEED PITCH Knobs
SPEED Knob
The inner [SPEED] knob adjusts the keying speed of
the internal CW keyer (4 ~ 60 WPM). Clockwise rotation increases the sending speed.
When turning this knob while pressing the [KEYER
button, the Sub (VFO-B) frequency display shows the
keying speed.
PITCH Knob
The outer [PITCH] knob selects your preferred CW
tone pitch (from 300 ~ 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz increments).
The Tx sidetone, receiver IF passband, and display
offset from the BFO (carrier) frequency are all affected
simultaneously. The Pitch control setting also affects
the operation of the CW Tuning Indicator, as the center frequency of the CW Tuning Indicator will follow
the setting of this control.
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NB SQL Knobs
NB Knob
The inner [NB] knob adjusts the noise blanking level
when the (analog) IF noise blanker is activated by pressing the [NB] button.
SQL Knob
The outer [SQL] knob sets the signal level threshold
at which the Main (VFO-A) receiver audio is muted,
in all modes. It is very useful during local rag-chews,
to eliminate noise between incoming transmissions.
This control is normally kept fully counter-clockwise
(off), except when scanning and during FM operation.
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MIC RF PWR Knobs
MIC Knob
The inner [MIC] knob adjusts the microphone input
level for (non-processed) SSB transmission.
ADVICE :
If you adjust the MIC Gain while speaking in a somewhat-louder-than-normal voice level, watch the ALC
level and adjust the MIC Gain so that the ALC reaches
just to the right edge of the ALC scale. Then, when
you speak in a more normal voice level, you’ll be certain not to be over-driving the mic amplifier stage.
RF PWR Knob
The outer [RF PWR] knob is the main RF Power output control for the transceiver, active in all operating
modes. Clockwise rotation increases the power output. Adjust this control for the desired power output
from the FT-2000.
VOX DELAY Knobs
VOX Knob
The inner [VOX] knob sets the gain of the VOX circuit, to set the level of microphone audio needed to
activate the transmitter during voice operation while
the [VOX] switch is engaged. The [VOX] switch must
be switched “ON” to engage the VOX circuit.
DELAY Knob
The outer [DELAY] knob sets the hang time of the
VOX circuit for voice operation and keying delay for
CW operation.
During voice operation, this knob sets the hang time,
between the moment you stop speaking, and the automatic switch from transmit back to receive. Adjust this
for smooth VOX operation, so the receiver is only activated when your transmission is ended and you wish
to receive.
For CW operation, this knob sets the keying delay,
between the moment you stop sending, and the automatic switch from transmit back to receive during
“Semi-break-in” operation. Adjust this just long enough
to prevent the receiver from being restored during word
spaces at your preferred sending speed.
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SUB SQL Knob
This knob sets the signal level threshold at which Sub
(VFO-B) receiver audio is muted, in all modes. It is
very useful during local rag-chews, to eliminate noise
between incoming transmissions. This control is normally kept fully counter-clockwise (off), except when
scanning and during FM operation.
SUB AF GAIN SUB RF GAIN
AF GAIN Knob
The inner [SUB AF GAIN] knob sets the Sub (VFOB) receiver’s audio volume level. Typically, you will
operate with this control set between the 9 o’clock and
10 o’clock positions.
RF GAIN Knob
The outer [SUB RF GAIN] knob is the Sub (VFO-B)
receiver’s RF gain control, which adjusts the gain of
the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s RF and IF amplifier stages.
This control is normally left in the fully clockwise position.
AF GAIN RF GAIN Knobs
AF GAIN Knob
The inner [AF GAIN] knob sets the Main (VFO-A)
receiver’s audio volume level. Typically, you will operate with this control set between the 9 o’clock and
10 o’clock positions.
RF GAIN Knob
The outer [RF GAIN] knob is the Main (VFO-A)
receiver’s RF gain control, which adjusts the gain of
the Main (VFO-A) receiver’s RF and IF amplifier
stages. This control is normally left in the fully clockwise position.
F1 - F7 / DISPLAY Keys
These keys can be used to control the Voice Memory
capability for the SSB/AM/FM modes, and the Contest Keyer for the CW mode. You can also play back
up to 15 seconds of incoming received audio, as well,
for verification of a missed callsign or other purposes.
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit
is connected, you can also use the “Function” keys for
the various functions associated with each “page” of
the external display’s capability.
[F1(
CH 1)] - [F4(CH 4)] key
In the case of Voice Memory, up to 20 seconds of audio may be stored on each channel. For CW messages,
up to 50 characters (“PARIS” specification) may be
stored into each channel. See page 72 (Voice Memory)
or page 84 (Contest Keyer) for details.
[F5(
MEM)] key
This key is pressed for the purpose of storing either a
Voice Memory or a Contest Keyer Memory channel’s
contents. See page 72 (Voice Memory) or page 84
(Contest Keyer) for details.
[F6(
DEC)] key
When utilizing the sequential contest number capability of the Contest Keyer, press this key to decrement
(back up) the current Contest Number by one digit (i.e.
to back up from #198 to #197, etc.). See page 87 for
details.
[F7(
P.BACK)] key
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to activate
the recording feature of the internal Digital Voice Recorder. The Voice Recorder allows you to record the
Main band (VFO-A) receiver audio for the most-recent 15 seconds. While you’re recording the receiver
audio, the “ ” icon will appear in the display.
Press this button momentarily to stop the recording,
then press this button momentarily again to play back
the receiver audio for the most-recent 15 seconds of
reception before you stopped the recording.
While playing back the receiver audio, the “ ” icon
will appear in the display.
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds again to
resume recording.
[
DISPLAY] key
Press and hold in this key for two seconds to cause the
[F1(
CH 1)] - [DISPLAY] keys to act as “Function”
keys for the optional DMU-2000 Data Management
Unit if connected.
MODE Switches
[A], [B]
Pressing the [A] or [B] button will illuminate the respective indicator imbedded within the switch, allowing adjustment of the operating mode on the Main
(VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) band. Usually, the [A] button glow Red, signifying that the Main band (VFO-A)
is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button
will cause its indicator to blink Orange for five seconds, signifying Sub band (VFO-B) adjustment.
ADVIC E:
When changing bands, confirm the [A] or [B] button
illumination status at first, then press the appropriate
[
on the proper (Main or Sub) band.
[
LSB], [USB], [CW], [AM/FM], [RTTY], [PKT] Switch
Pressing the [LSB], [USB], [CW], [AM/FM],
[
mode. Pressing the [CW], [AM/FM], [RTTY], or
[
alternate operating features that can be used on these
modes (covered later).
Switch
BAND] button, so as to change operating frequencies
RTTY], or [PKT] button will select the operating
PKT] button multiple times will switch between the
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QMB (Quick Memory Bank) Switches
STO (Store) Button
Pressing this button copies operating information (frequency, mode, bandwidth, and also repeater direction/
shift frequency and CTCSS functions on the FM mode)
into consecutive QMB Memories.
RCL (Recall) Button
Pressing this button recalls one of up to five Quick
Memory Bank memories for operation.
NAR (Narrow) Switch
In the SSB/CW modes on the Main band (VFO-A), this
button is used to set the bandwidth of the DSP (digital)
IF filters to a user-programmed bandwidth (default
values are SSB: 1.8 kHz and CW/RTTY/PSK: 300 Hz).
ADVICE :
When [NAR] has been engaged, the [WIDTH] knob
will be disabled, although the [SHIFT] knob still works
normally.
In the SSB/CW modes on the Sub Band (VFO-B), this
button is used to toggle the receiver’s bandwidth between wide (2.4 kHz) and narrow (1.0 kHz).
ADVIC E:
When the Sub Band’s (VFO-B) optional YF-122C (500
Hz) or YF-122CN (300 Hz) CW narrow filter is installed, the optional narrow filter will be activated when
the [NAR] switch has been engaged on the CW/RTTY/
PSK modes.
In the AM mode, this button is used to toggle the
receiver’s bandwidth between wide (9 kHz) and narrow (6 kHz).
In the FM mode on the 28 MHz and 50 MHz bands,
this button is used to toggle the FM deviation/bandwidth between wide (±5.0 kHz Dev./25.0 kHz BW)
and narrow (±2.5 kHz Dev./12.5 kHz BW).
Pressing the [A] or [B] button (located above the
[
MODE] selection buttons) will select either the Main
band (VFO-A) or Sub band (VFO-B) for individual
bandwidth setting.
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SPLIT Switch
Pressing this button to activate split frequency operation between the Main band (VFO-A), used for reception, and the Sub band (VFO-B), used for transmission. If you press and hold in the [SPLIT] button for
two seconds, the “Quick Split” feature will be engaged,
whereby the Sub band VFO (VFO-B) will automatically be set to a frequency 5 kHz higher than the Main
band (VFO-A) frequency with same operating mode,
and the transceiver will be placed in the Split mode.
TXW “TX Watch” Switch
Pressing this button lets you monitor the transmit frequency when split frequency operation is engaged.
Release the button to return to normal operation.
C.S Switch
Press this button momentarily to recall a favorite Menu
Selection directly.
To program a Menu selection as the short-cut, press
the [MENU] button to enter the Menu, then select the
Menu item you want to set as the short-cut. Now press
and hold in the [C.S] button for two seconds; this will
lock in the selected Menu item as the short-cut.
RX Indicator/Switch
This button, when pressed, engages the Main band
(VFO-A) receiver; the LED inside this button will glow
Green when the Main receiver is active.
When the Main (VFO-A) receiver is active, pressing
this button momentarily will mute the receiver, and the
indicator will blink. Pressing the button once more will
restore receiver operation, and the indicator will glow
Green steadily.
TX Indicator/Switch
When this button is pushed, the LED inside this button
will glow Red, and the transmitter will be engaged on
the same frequency and mode as set up for the Main
band (VFO-A) (subject to any Clarifier offset, of
course).
ADVICE :
If this indicator is not illuminated, it means that the
Sub (VFO-B) TX indicator has been selected (it will
be glowing Red). In this case, transmission will be effected on the frequency and mode programmed for the
Sub (VFO-B) band.
Main Tuning Dial Knob
This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of the
Main band (VFO-A) or a recalled memory. Clockwise
rotation of this knob increases the frequency. Default
tuning increments are 10 Hz (100 Hz in AM and FM
modes); when the [FAST] button is pressed, the tuning steps increase. The available steps are:
ADVIC E:
OPERATING MODE
LSB/USB/CW/RTTY/PKT(LSB
AM/FM/PKT(FM
Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On.
The tuning steps for the Main Tuning Dial knob are
set, at the factory, to 10 Hz per step. Via Menu item
“116 tun DIALSTP,” however, you may change this
setting from 10 Hz to 1 Hz instead. When 1 Hz basic
steps are selected, the action of the [FAST] button will
be changed to 1/10 of the values listed above.
)
1 STEP
)
10 Hz (100 Hz
100 Hz (1 kHz
1 DIAL ROTATION
)
10 kHz (100 kHz
)
100 kHz (1 MHz
)
)
FAST Switch
Pressing this button will increase or decrease the tuning rate of the Main Tuning Dial knob by a factor of
ten, as mentioned in the previous section.
When this function is activated, the “ ” icon appears in the display.
LOCK Switch
This button toggles locking of the Main Tuning Dial
knob, to prevent accidental frequency changes. When
the button is active, the Main Tuning Dial knob can
still be turned, but the frequency will not change, and
the “ ” icon appears in the display.
[
AB] Switch
Press this button momentarily to transfer data from the
Main band (VFO-A) frequency (or a recalled memory
channel) to the Sub band (VFO-B), overwriting any
previous contents in the Sub band (VFO-B). Use this
key to set both Main band (VFO-A) and Sub band
(VFO-B) receivers to the same frequency and mode.
[
A
B] Switch
Pressing this button momentarily exchanges the contents of the Main band (VFO-A) (or a recalled memory
channel) and the Sub band (VFO-B).
[
V/M] Switch
This button toggles Main band (VFO-A) receiver operation between the memory system and the VFO. Either “ ” or “ ” will be displayed to the under
the main frequency display field to indicate the current selection. If you have tuned off of a Memory channel frequency (MT), pressing this button returns the
display to the original memory contents (MR), and
pressing it once more returns operation to the Main
VFO (no icon).
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CLAR
+
[
MA] Switch
Pressing this button momentarily displays the contents
of the currently-selected memory channel for three seconds.
Holding this button in for 2 seconds copies the data
from the currently-selected memory to the Main VFO
(VFO-A), as two beeps sound. Previous data in the
Main VFO will be overwritten.
[
AM] Switch
Pressing and holding in this key for 1/2 second (until
the double beep) copies the current operating data from
the Main band (VFO-A) into the currently selected
memory channel, overwriting any previous data stored
there.
Also, pressing and holding in this button after recalling a memory, without first retuning, causes the memory
channel to be “masked,” and repeating the process restores the masked memory.
MENU Switch
This button is used for gaining access to the Menu system, for configuring various transceiver characteristics. Menu operation is described in detail, in this
manual, beginning on page 108.
IMPORTANT NOT E:
Pressing this button momentarily activates the Menu,
and the Menu items will appear on the display; once
you are finished, you must press and hold in the
[
MENU] button for two seconds to save any configu-
ration changes (momentarily pressing the [MENU
button to exit will not save the changes).
BAND Keys
These keys allow one-touch selection of the desired
Amateur band (1.8 ~ 50 MHz).
What’s more, these keys may be used for direct entry
of a desired operating frequency during VFO operation.
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RX CLAR Switch
Pressing this button activates the RX Clarifier, to allow offsetting the Main (VFO-A) receiving frequency
temporarily. Press this button once more to return the
Main receiver to the frequency shown on the main frequency display field; the Clarifier offset will still be
present, though, in case you want to use it again. To
cancel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button.
TX CLAR Switch
Pressing this button activates the TX Clarifier, to allow offsetting the Main (VFO-A) transmit frequency
temporarily.
Press this button once more to return the transmitter to
the Main (VFO-A) frequency shown on the main frequency display field; the Clarifier offset will still be
present, though, in case you want to use it again. To
cancel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button.
CLEAR Switch
Pressing this button clears out any frequency offset you
have programmed into the Clarifier register (thereby
setting the offset to “Zero”).
CLAR Knob
This knob tunes the Clarifier offset frequency up to
9.99 kHz.
VRF Knob
This knob tunes the passband of the VRF (Variable RF
Filter) preselector circuit for maximum receiver sensitivity (and out-of-band interference rejection).
ADVICE :
The relative position of the VRF passband can be
observed on the Tuning Offset Indicator of the display via Menu item “010 diSP BAR SEL.”
When the optional RF µTuning Kit is connected,
this knob allows adjustment of the center frequency
of the µ-Tuning filter passband (which is much
narrower than that of the VRF).
VRF Switch
This button turns the VRF filter on and off. While activated, the “ ” icon will appear in the FLT column
of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display.
ADVIC E:
When the optional RF µTuning Kit is connected, pressing this button will engage the µ-Tuning filter. The
µTuning Kit provides much better RF selectivity than
any other RF filter in the Amateur industry, yielding
outstanding protection from high RF levels not far removed from the current operating frequency.
NOTCH Switch
This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s
IF Notch Filter on and off.
When the IF Notch Filter is activated, the peak position of the IF Notch Filter is depicted graphically in
the display. The IF Notch Filter center frequency is
adjusted via the [NOTCH] knob.
DNF Switch
This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s
Digital Notch Filter on and off. When the Digital Notch
Filter is activated, the “ ” icon appears in the display. This is an automatic circuit, and there is no adjustment knob for the DNF.
NOTCH Knob
This knob adjusts the center frequency of the Main
band (VFO-A) receiver’s IF Notch Filter. The Notch
Filter is engaged via the [NOTCH] button.
Initially, the approximate center frequency of the IF
Notch Filter is adjusted by the outer [COARSE] knob;
then, fine tuning of the center frequency is adjusted by
the inner [FINE] knob.
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SHIFT WIDTH Knobs
SHIFT Knob
The inner [SHIFT] knob provides adjustment of the
IF DSP passband, using 20 Hz steps for precise adjustment and easy reduction of interference on either
side of your operating frequency. The total adjustment
range is ±1 kHz. The normal operating setting for this
knob is straight up, in the 12 o’clock position.
ADVICE :
You may shift the Sub band (VFO-B) filter passband
via Menu item “042 S-iF LSB SET” through “049 S-
iF PKT-USB.”
(
EXCEPT ON FM MODE
)
WIDTH Knob
The outer [WIDTH] knob sets the overall bandwidth
of the IF DSP filter for the Main (VFO-A) receiver.
The center (12 o’clock) position establishes the “default” bandwidth (for example, 2.4 kHz for SSB);
clockwise rotation of this knob increases the bandwidth
(out to a maximum of 4 kHz), while counter-clockwise rotation reduces the bandwidth.
When the NAR (Narrow) filter selection is engaged,
the [WIDTH] knob is disabled.
The [SHIFT] knob may be used to re-center the passband response on the incoming signal, and you may
find that the CONTOUR and IF Notch Filter may also
help improve intelligibility and/or reduce interference.
See also the discussions of the [CONTOUR] knob and
[
NOTCH] knob.
ADVIC E:
When the [NAR] button has been pushed, the [WIDTH
knob no longer functions (except the CW mode). The
IF SHIFT system is still fully operational, however.
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CONT Switch
This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s
CONTOUR filter on and off. When the CONTOUR
Filter is activated, the peak position of the CONTOUR
Filter is depicted graphically in the display. Adjustment
of the CONTOUR filter’s center frequency is provided
by the [CONTOUR] knob.
NOTE:
There are times, when you’re trying to remove interference with a sharp DSP filter, that the remaining signal has a somewhat unnatural sound. This is caused by
the cutting of some frequency components, leaving
other components in excess. The CONTOUR filter allows you (especially) to roll off certain frequency components inside the remaining passband, but in a smooth
manner that helps restore a natural sound and/or raise
intelligibility.
DNR Switch
This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s
Digital Noise Reduction circuit on and off. When the
Digital Noise Reduction is activated, the “ ” icon
appears in the display. Adjustment of the Noise Reduction level is provided by the [DNR] knob.
CONTOUR DNR Knob
CONTOUR Knob
The inner [CONTOUR] knob selects the desired Main
band (VFO-A) receiver’s CONTOUR filter response.
The CONTOUR filter is engaged via the [CONTOUR
button.
DNR Knob
The outer [DNR] knob selects the Main band (VFOA) receiver’s optimum Digital Noise Reduction response. The Noise Reduction circuit is engaged via
the [DNR] button.
RX Indicator/Switch
This is the button that turns the Sub (VFO-B) receiver
On and Off. When this button is pressed to make the
Sub (VFO-B) receiver active, the Green LED imbedded within the button will light up. Pressing the button
again will disable this receiver, and the imbedded Green
LED will turn off.
TX Indicator/Switch
This is the button that turns the Sub (VFO-B) transmitter On and Off. When this button is pressed to transfer transmitter control to the Sub (VFO-B) frequency
and mode, the Red LED imbedded within the button
will light up. Pressing this button once more will transfer frequency/mode control back to the Main (VFOA) side, and the Red LED imbedded within this button
will turn off.
SUB VFO-B Knob
Depending on the status of the [A/B] button located at
the right bottom of the [SUB VFO-B] knob, the [SUB
VFO-B] knob is used for functions associated with the
Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) frequency control registers.
(
VFO-A) BAND Switch
Pressing this button allows you to select the Main
(VFO-A) operating band (Amateur bands) using the
[
SUB VFO-B] knob.
(
VFO-A) MHz Switch
Pressing this button allows you to tune the Main band
(VFO-A) frequency down or up in 1 MHz increments,
using the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
GRP Switch
Pressing this button allows you to select the memory
group using the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
M CH Switch
Pressing this button allows you to select the memory
channel using the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
(
VFO-B) BAND Switch
When the [A/B] button is pressed, and the Orange lamp
to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, pressing this button allows you to select the Sub (VFO-B)
operating band (Amateur bands) using the [SUB VFO-
]
B] knob.
(
VFO-B) MHz Switch
When the [A/B] button is pressed, and the Orange lamp
to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, pressing this button allows you to tune the Sub band (VFOB) frequency down or up in 1 MHz increments, using
the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
FAST Switch
When the [A/B] button is pushed, and the Orange lamp
to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, the
[
SUB VFO-B] knob will be controlling the Sub band
(VFO-B) frequency; pressing the [FAST] button will
increase the tuning rate by a factor of 10.
A/B Switch
The [A/B] button determines whether the actions of
the [SUB VFO-B] knob will be applied to the Main
band (VFO-A) or the Sub band (VFO-B).
Pressing this button once causes the Orange lamp to
the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob to light up; in this
case, rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob affects operation on the Sub band (VFO-B). Pressing the [A/B
button once more causes the Orange lamp to turn off;
in this instance, rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob
affects operations associated with the Main band (VFOA).
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LEFT SIDE & CENTER
)
Receiver Configuration Indicators
ANT (1, 2, RX):
Indicates the antenna selected for operation by the front
panel [1/2] and [RX] antenna switches.
ATT (OFF, –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB):
Indicates the attenuation level selected for operation
by the front panel [ATT] button.
FLT (VRF, µ-TUNE, THRU):
Indicates the RF filter selected for operation by the
front panel [VRF] button.
ADVICE :
The µ-TUNE filter is an option. The “ ” icon will
not appear when the optional µ-TUNE unit is not connected.
IPO (AMP 1, AMP 2, ON):
Indicates the front end RF amplifier selected for operation by the front panel [IPO] button.
R.FLT
Indicates the 1st IF Roofing Filter selected: AUTO
(mode-determined), 3 kHz, 6 kHz, or 15 kHz.
AGC (AUTO, FAST, MID, SLOW):
Indicates the AGC decay time selected for Main band
(VFO-A) operation by the front panel [AGC] switch.
DNR
This indicator appears whenever the Digital Noise Reduction feature is activated.
DNF
This indicator appears whenever the Digital Notch Filter is activated.
CONTOUR
The peak position of the CONTOUR Filter is depicted
graphically here when the CONTOUR Filter is activated.
NOTCH
The null position of the IF Notch Filter is depicted
graphically here when the IF Notch Filter is activated.
WIDTH
Indicates the bandwidth of the DSP IF filter.
SHIFT
Indicates the peak position of the DSP IF filter.
NB
This indicator appears when the Main band (VFO-A)
receiver’s (short duration) Noise Blanker is activated.
This indicator will blink for three seconds, and thereafter appears continuously, when the Main band (VFOA) receiver’s longer-pulse Noise Blanker is activated.
NAR
This indicator appears whenever the Main band (VFOA) receiver’s narrow IF DSP filter is engaged.
PROC
This indicator appears whenever the DSP Speech Processor is activated.
MONI
This indicator appears whenever the transmit monitor
circuit is activated.
KEYER
This indicator appears whenever the internal CW keyer
is activated.
BK-IN
This indicator appears whenever CW break-in operation is activated.
TUNER
This indicator appears when the internal Automatic Antenna Tuner is activated.
HI SWR
This indicator appears if the directional coupler and
microprocessor detect an abnormally high SWR condition (over 3.0:1) that cannot be resolved by the Automatic Antenna Tuner.
NOTE:
If this indicator appears, check to be sure that you have
the correct antenna selected on the current operating
band. If so, you will need to check the condition of the
antenna, its coaxial cable, and/or the connectors on the
cable so as to locate and correct the fault.
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