Yaesu FT-25R, FT-25E User Manual
144 MHz
FM TRANSCEIVER
FT-25R
FT-25E
Operating Manual
Contents
General Description ............................................ 1
Features of the FT-25R/E ................................1
About this manual ............................................ 2
Downloading the “Advance Manual” ............... 3
Accessories & Options ....................................... 4
Supplied Accessories ...................................... 4
Available Options.............................................4
Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read) ............... 5
Control & Connections (Top & Front Panel) ... 11
Controls & Connections (Side Panel) .............. 12
Controls & Connections (LCD) ......................... 13
Normal operation display ............................... 13
The Set Mode and Preference Mode display 13
Display of features and settings .................... 14
Controls & Connections (Keypad) ................... 15
Installation of Accessories ............................... 16
Antenna Installation ....................................... 16
Preparation of SBR-25LI Battery Pack .......... 16
Installing the Battery Pack ....................... 16
Removing the Battery Pack ..................... 17
Attaching the Belt Clip ................................... 17
Charging the Battery Pack................................ 18
About Desktop charger lamp ........................ 18
Low Battery Indication ................................... 19
About Battery Indicator Icons .................. 19
Approximate Operating Time and Remaining
Charge Level Indication........................... 19
Basic Operation ................................................. 20
Turn the Power ON and OFF ........................20
Adjust the Audio Volume Level and Squelch
Setting ........................................................... 20
Changing between VFO A and B ...................20
FM Radio Broadcast Band Dual Watch ......... 20
Frequency Navigation ................................... 21
(1) Tuning Frequency .............................. 21
(2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry ......... 21
(3) Scanning ............................................ 21
Transmission .................................................22
Changing the Transmit Power Level .......22
Activating the Set Mode ................................ 23
How to use the [P1]-[P4] keys ....................... 23
(1) One touch recall of the preferred status
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(2) Set Mode Recall feature .................... 23
Preset Functions assigned to the [P1] to [P4]
keys ......................................................... 24
Setting the Preferred Operating Mode .......... 24
Advanced Operation ......................................... 25
Turning the Keylock Feature ON and OFF .... 25
Change the key locking scheme ............. 25
Change the LCD and keypad back light setting ..
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Disabling the Keypad and Scan Stop Beeper 26
Repeater Operation ........................................... 27
Repeater Shifts .............................................. 27
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) .................... 27
Manual Repeater Shift Setting ...................... 28
Tone Calling (1750 Hz) ..................................29
Memory Mode .................................................... 30
Memory Storage ............................................ 31
Memory Recall .............................................. 32
Changing the memory label (tag) name ........ 32
HOME Channel Memory Recall .................... 33
Changing the Home Channel Frequency 33
Memory Offset Tuning ...................................33
Deleting Memories ........................................ 34
Weather Broadcast Channels ....................... 35
Severe Weather Alert .............................. 35
Scanning ............................................................ 36
Setting the Scan-Resume Technique ......36
VFO Scanning ............................................... 37
Manual VFO Scan ................................... 37
Programmed Mode (VFO) Scan.............. 37
Input Character/Symbol List ............................. 39
Set (Menu) Mode ................................................ 40
Troubleshooting ................................................44
The transceiver does not turn on............. 44
There is no sound.................................... 44
There is no transmission of radio waves. 44
The keys or PTT do not respond. ............ 44
The battery pack cannot be charged or
battery power depletes immediately after
charging................................................... 45
Specifications .................................................... 46
General.................................................... 46
Transmitter ..............................................46
Receiver .................................................. 47
“AUTO” Mode Preset Operating Parameter .... 47
USA Version ............................................47
Asian/European Version ..........................47
General Description
Features of the FT-25R/E
Congratulations on your purchase of the FT-25R/FT-25E Yaesu amateur
transceiver!
FT-25R/E is a FM transceiver, ruggedly constructed to meet commercial
specications. It is packed with the following popular and valuable features
demanded by Amateur Radio operators around the world.
Long-Life Battery
Supplied 7.4 V 1,950 mAh lithium ion battery.
Optional 7.4 V 2,500 mAh lithium ion battery.
5 Watts of Reliable RF Power
RF Power Output 5.0 W (High) / 2.5 W (Middle) / 0.5 W (Low) (@7.4 V)
Four Quick Recall Keys (User Programmable) for Individual Preferences
Set Mode Recall feature and Quick Memory Feature.
Powerful Audio
Bridged Transless (BTL) amplier provides One Full Watt of Audio for
operation in noisy environments.
Rugged Body Construction
IP54 Rating and MIL-STD-810-C, D, E certied.
Lockout Capabilities
Keypad/PTT Lockout.
Emergency Features
Emergency Operation (Alarm, SOS Flash and HOME channel display),
LED Flash light equipped.
FM Radio Broadcast Receiver Feature
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General Description
About this manual
This manual contains symbols and conventions to call attention to important
information.
Symbols Description
This icon indicates cautions and alerts the user should be
aware of.
This icon indicates helpful notes, tips and information.
This icon indicates other pages containing relevant information.
This icon refers users to the FT-25R/E Advance Manual on
the YAESU Website containing relevant information.
• The settings of the transceiver at the time of purchase are referred to as the
“default” or “default setting”.
• The names of Set Mode items that are displayed on the LCD, and the
transceiver key names, are printed in bold characters in this manual.
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General Description
Downloading the “Advance Manual”
The Advance Manual provides detail information and features beyond the
scope and descriptions in this manual. Download the FT-25R/E Advance
Manual from the YAESU website and refer to it along with this Operating
Manual.
http://www.yaesu.com/
The features described in the FT-25R/E Advance Manual are below.
RF Squelch Emergency Channel Operation
Checking the Battery Voltage ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder
VOX Operation (with earpiece mic or
Internal / External mic)
VFO Split Mode DTMF Operation
Using the Squelch Feature Miscellaneous Settings
Selecting the Squelch Type Password
Setting CTCSS Tone frequency Changing the Channel Steps
Setting DCS CODE number TX Battery Saver
CTCSS/DCS/PAGER/ARTS Bell Operation
EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code
Squelch)
Memory Bank Operation Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT)
Memory Only Mode Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)
Scanning Changing the TX deviation Level
Memory scanning Voice Compander Feature
Weather Alert Scan Inversion Scramble (Asian version
Programmable (Band Limit) Memory
Scan (PMS)
“Priority Channel” Scanning Set (Menu) Mode
Automatic Lamp Illumination on Scan
Stop
System)
Basic ARTS Setup and Operation
Disabling the TX/BUSY LED Indicator
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature
only)
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Accessories & Options
Supplied Accessories
7.4V, 1,950 mAh SBR-25LI
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack
AC Adapter (for USA model) SAD-20B*
AC Adapter (for European / Asian model) SAD-20C/U*
AC Adapter (for Chinese model) SAD-20G*
Rapid Charger SBH-22
Belt Clip SHB-18
Antenna for VHF only SRA-16N
(including FM Broadcast Radio)
Operating Manual
SBR-25LI/SBR-26LI Manual
Warranty Card
Available Options
7.4V, 1,950 mAh SBR-25LI
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack
7.4V, 2,500 mAh SBR-26LI
Rechargeable Li-Ion Large-Capacity
Battery Pack
Rapid Charger SBH-22
AC Adapter (for USA model) SAD-20B*
AC Adapter (for European / Asian model) SAD-20C/U*
AC Adapter (for Chinese model) SAD-20G*
Programming cable SCU-35
Cloning Cable SCU-36
VOX Earpiece Microphone SSM-512B
*B: for 120 VAC, C: for 220-240 VAC, U: for 220-240 VAC w/BF plug, G: for
230 VAC
Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as
standard for specic local requirements, while others may be unavailable in
some regions. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with
genuine Yaesu accessories. Yaesu shall not be liable for any damage to this
product and/or accidents such as re, leakage or explosion of a battery pack,
etc., caused by the malfunction of non-Yaesu accessories. Consult your Yae
su dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connection of any non-Yaesu-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may
void the Limited Warranty on this apparatus.
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Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read)
Be sure to read these important precautions, and use
this product safely.
Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or
misuse of this product by the purchaser or any third party. Also, Yaesu
is not liable for damages caused through the use of this product by
the purchaser or any third party, except in cases where ordered to
pay damages under the laws.
Types and meanings of marks
This mark indicates an imminently hazardous
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Types and meanings of symbols
These symbols signify prohibited actions, which must not be
done to use this product safely. For example:
the product should not be disassembled.
These symbols signify required actions, which must be done to
use this product safely. For example,:
er plug should be disconnected.
situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
This mark indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
This mark indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury or only property dam
age.
indicates that
indicates that the pow-
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DANGER
Do not use this product in an
area where RF transmitters
are prohibited, e.g., inside of a
hospital, airplane, or train.
This product can affect electronic
or medical devices.
Do not use this product while
riding a bicycle or driving a
car. Accidents can result.
Be sure to stop the bicycle or car
at a safe place before using this
product.
Do not perform transmission
in a crowded place for the safe
ty of persons using a medical
device such as a cardiac pace
maker.
The radio wave emitted from this
product can cause the medical
device to malfunction and result
in an accident.
Do not touch any material leak
ing from the LCD display with
bare hands.
The chemical may adhere to your
skin or enter your eye, and cause
chemical burns. In such a case,
consult the doctor immediately.
Do not touch any material leaking from the battery pack with
bare hands.
The chemical that has stuck to
your skin or entered your eye can
cause chemical burns. In such a
case, consult the doctor immedi
ately.
Do not use this product or the
battery charger anywhere in
flammable gas is produced.
A fire or explosion can occur.
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Do not solder or short-circuit
the terminals of the battery
pack.
A fire, leak, overheating, explo
sion, or ignition may result.
Do not carry the battery pack to
gether with a necklace, hairpin, or
small metal objects. A short circuit
can result.
If thunder and lightening de
velop nearby when an external
antenna is used, immediately
turn this transceiver OFF, and
disconnect the external anten
na from it.
A fire, electrical shock, or damage
may result.
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WARNING
Do not power this transceiver
with a voltage other than the
specified power supply volt
age.
A fire, electric shock, or damage
may result.
Do not use the battery pack for
any model other than the spec
ified transceiver.
A fire, leak, overheating, explo
sion, or ignition can result.
Do not make very long trans
missions.
The main body of the transceiver
may overheat, resulting compo
nent failure or operator burns.
Do not disassemble or make
any alteration to this product.
An injury, electric shock, or failure
may result.
Keep the terminals of the bat
tery pack clean.
If terminal contacts are dirty or
corroded, a fire, leak, overheat
ing, explosion, or ignition can
result.
Do not handle the battery pack
or charger with wet hands. Do
not insert or remove the power
plug with wet hands.
An injury, leak, fire, or failure may
result.
If smoke or a strange odor is
emitted from the main body,
battery pack, or battery charger,
immediately turn the transceiver
off; remove the battery pack,
and remove the power plug from
the outlet.
A fire, chemical leak, overheat-
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ing, component damage, ignition,
or failure may result. Contact the
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dealer from which you purchased
this product or Yaesu Amateur
Customer Support.
Do not use the battery pack
which is externally damaged or
deformed.
A fire, leak, heating, explosion, or
ignition can result.
Do not use any battery charger
which is not specified by Yaesu.
A fire or failure can result.
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When transmitting, keep the
transceiver at least 5.0 mm (3/16
inch) away from your body.
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Use only the supplied antenna.
Do not use modified or damaged
antennas.
If charging of the battery pack
cannot be completed within the
specified charging time, imme
diately remove the power plug
of the battery charger from the
outlet.
A fire, leak, overheating, explosion,
or ignition can result.
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CAUTION
Do not dangle or throw the
transceiver by holding its an
tenna.
This may injure others and may
also result in damage and failure
of the transceiver.
Do not use the transceiver in a
crowded place.
The antenna may strike others
and result in a injury.
Do not place this transceiver in
direct sunlight or near a heater.
The case may be deformed or
discolored.
Do not place this transceiver in
a humid or dusty place.
A fire or failure may result.
While transmitting, keep the
antenna as far from you as
possible.
Long-time exposure to electromagnetic waves may have a negative impact on your health.
Do not wipe the case using
thinner and benzene etc.
Use only a soft, dry cloth to wipe
stains from the case.
If the transceiver will not be
used for an extended period,
turn it OFF and remove the bat
tery pack for safety.
Do not drop, strike, or throw
the transceiver.
A failure or damage may result.
Keep magnetic cards and video
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tape away from the transceiver.
The data recorded on cash cards
or videotapes may be erased.
Charge the battery pack within
the temperature range from +5
°C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F).
Charging the battery pack outside
this temperature range can cause
leak, overheating, decrease in
performance, or reduction in ser
vice life can result.
When unplugging the power
cord of the battery charger, be
sure to hold the power plug.
Pulling the power cord can dam
age it and cause a fire or electronic shock.
Do not use the earpiece mi
crophone, earphones, or headphones at an extremely high
volume level.
Hearing impairment can result.
Keep this product out of the
reach of children.
Injury to the child, or damage to
the transceiver may result.
Install the hand strap and belt
clip securely.
Improper installation may cause
the FT-25R/E to fall or drop, result
ing in an injury or damage.
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CAUTION
Do not place a heavy object on
the power cord of the battery
charger.
The battery cord can be dam
aged, resulting in a fire or electric
shock.
Do not use the included battery
charger to charge any battery
pack which is not specified for
use with the charger.
A fire can result.
Do not operate the transceiver
near the TV or radio.
Radio disturbance can occur in
the transceiver, the TV, or the
radio.
Do not use any products other
than the specified options and
accessories.
Failure or miss operation may
result.
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When the battery charger is not
in use, remove its power plug
from the outlet.
Before discarding a depleted
battery pack, affix tape or insu
lating covering to its terminals.
Be sure to check with the man
ufacturer of any hybrid or fuel-saving automobile regarding
use of the transceiver in that
car.
Noise generated by an on board
electrical device (inverter, etc.)
can disrupt the normal operation
of the transceiver.
This product has a water
proof structure and conforms
to “IP54” when the included
antenna and battery pack are
installed and rubber caps are
securely attached to the MIC/
SP jack. If this transceiver gets
wet, dry it with a soft cloth,
do not leave it exposed to the
moisture.
Exposure to excessive moisture
may degrade the transceiver per
formance, shorten its life, or cause
a failure or electrical shock.
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Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read)
About Splash, Water, and Dust
Resistant Features Conforming to IP54
When the included antenna and battery pack are installed, and
the MIC/SP jack is securely covered with rubber caps, this product
is dust and splash resistant. To ensure continued Splash, Water,
and Dust Resistant Features be sure to check the following points
before each use.
r Check for damages, deterioration, and dirt.
Antenna rubber, key switch rubber, MIC/SP jack rubber cap, and battery pack
seals.
r Cleaning
Wipe with a dry soft cloth.
When this product is contaminated with seawater, sand or dirt, clean it with a
soft damp cloth immediately.
r Recommended maintenance interval
To insure continued optimal performance, it is recommended that maintenance be performed annually, or when any damage or deterioration is found.
Note that the maintenance service is subject to fees.
r Do not pour or immerse this product in the following
liquids:
Sea, pool, hot spring, water containing soap, detergent, or bath additive, alcohol, or chemicals.
r Do not leave this product for an extended time in a very
humid location:
Bathroom, kitchen, or humid place.
r Other precautions
Do not remove the rubber cap from the battery pack, the MIC/SP jack when
water drops have accumulated on the transceiver, or when it is placed in a
wet environment. This may result in water penetrating the transceiver, and
causing equipment failure.
This product is not totally waterproof, and must never be immersed in water.
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Control & Connections (Top & Front Panel)
Antenna Jack ........................................................................ 16
Connect the supplied SMA male antenna (or another antenna presenting
a 50-Ohm impedance) here.
Emergency key
• Press this switch briey to turn the LED Flash-Light.
• Press and hold it for three seconds to enable the Emergency Alarm
beep functions.
• Press the keypad F key, and then press this switch to blink the LED
Flash-Light for SOS.
TX/BUSY Indicator Lamp
This indicator glows green when the squelch opens, and it glows red
during transmit.
PWR/VOL Knob
Turn this control clockwise to turn the transceiver ON and to increase the
volume. Counter-clockwise rotation into the click-stop will turn the trans
ceiver OFF.
Speaker
The internal speaker is located here.
Microphone
The internal microphone is located here.
LED Flash-Light
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The display shows current operating condition.
Keypad
These 18 keys select the important operating functions of the FT-25R/E.
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Controls & Connections (Side Panel)
PTT switch
MONI/T.CALL key
F key
PTT (Push To Talk) Switch ..................................................
• Press this switch to transmit, and release it (to receive) after your transmission is completed.
• In the Set mode, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return
to normal operation.
MONI/T.CALL Key (Function is selectable from Set mode)
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•USA/Asian Version:
Press this switch to open the squelch, and listen for very weak signals
near the background noise level.
•European Version:
Pressing this switch activates the T-CALL (1750 Hz) for repeater access.
F key .....................................................................................
Press and hold this key to enter the Set Mode.
SP Jack
This three-conductor miniature jack provides connection for an earpiece
microphone.
MIC Jack ............................................................
This three-conductor miniature jack provides connection for an earpiece
microphone and clone cable.
SP Jack
MIC Jack
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Controls & Connections (LCD)
Dual Watch
Normal operation display
2 3 41
Default Display Mode FM Radio Broadcast Band
1 VFO-A / VFO-B ................... 20 4 Battery Indicator ………… 19
2 S & PO Meter ..................... 22 5
3 Operating Frequency ....... 21
FM Broadcast Band Frequency
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5
The Set Mode and Preference Mode display
6
Set Mode Preferred Operating Mode
6 Set Mode Menu ................. 23 7
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Preferred Operating Mode ............
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Control & Connections (LCD)
Display of features and settings
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27
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8 Operating Mode 19
Secondary Keypad Active ..........
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Repeater Shift Direction .... 27
Programmable Memory (Mode
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(VFO)) Scan .....................
12 Priority Channel .............. 15 23
13 Squelch Operation .......... 40 24 Home Channel .................. 33
14 Scramble Feature* .......... 40 25
15 DTMF Mode ..................... 40 26 Memory Offset Tuning ...... 33
16 Keypad Lock .................. 25 27
17 VOX Feature .................... 40 28
Automatic Power-Off Feature ..
18
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* This feature is displayed depending on the transceiver version.
Memory Tag Name ........ 31,32
20 Weather Channel .............
15
21 Memory Bank ................... 30
22 Memory Mode ...................
37
Skipped Memory Channel........
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TX Power Level Indicator ... 22
Selecting ICON indicator .........
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Memory (BANK) Channel Num-
ber ...............
40
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