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Yaesu FT-4XR, FT-4XE, FT-4VR, FT-4VE Operating Manual

VHF/UHF DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
FT- 4X FT- 4X
Operating Manual
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1
About this manual ............................................................................................................ 1
Quick Guide ...................................................................................................................... 2
Controls & Connections .................................................................................................. 3
Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read) ............................................................................ 8
Preparation ...................................................................................................................... 11
Instal ling the Antenna .................................................................................................. 11
Attac hing th e Belt Clip ................................................................................................. 11
Instal ling the Batter y Pack ........................................................................................... 11
Removin g the Bat tery P ack ...................................................................................... 11
Supplied Accessories and Options .............................................................................. 12
Supplied Accessories .................................................................................................. 12
Availabl e Optio ns ......................................................................................................... 12
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................. 12
Chargi ng the Bat ter y Pack usi ng the Ra pid Char ger (SBH-22) ................................. 12
Operation ......................................................................................................................... 13
Switching bet ween VFO-A , VFO -B and Memor y mode ............................................. 13
Selec ting the Operating Ban d ..................................................................................... 13
Tuning to a Freque ncy .................................................................................................. 14
Changing the Frequency Step .................................................................................. 14
Adjusting the sq uelch s ettin g ....................................................................................... 14
Transmission ................................................................................................................ 15
Changing the Transmission Power Level .................................................................... 15
Locking Keys and PTT swit ch ...................................................................................... 16
Progra mmable key [P1]/[P2
Repeater Operation ........................................................................................................ 17
Communicating Via the Repeater ............................................................................... 17
Tone Calling (1750 Hz) ................................................................................................. 17
Using the Memory .......................................................................................................... 18
Registe ring to M emor y Chann els ................................................................................ 19
Memory Recall ............................................................................................................. 19
Clearing Memories ....................................................................................................... 20
Recall ing the H ome Channels ..................................................................................... 20
Changing the Home Channel Frequency .................................................................... 20
Memory Channel Scanning ......................................................................................... 21
Setti ng the Rec eive Op erati on When S canni ng Stops ............................................... 21
Split Memory ................................................................................................................ 22
Using Me mor y Tag ....................................................................................................... 22
Using Me mor y Bank ..................................................................................................... 22
Scanning Function ......................................................................................................... 22
VFO Scan ..................................................................................................................... 22
Progra mmed VFO Scan ............................................................................................... 23
Weather B roadc ast Chan nels sc an (In the USA) ........................................................ 23
Weather Alert Scan (In the USA) ................................................................................. 24
Skip Me mory C hannel .................................................................................................. 24
Progra mmable Memor y sca n (PMS) ........................................................................... 24
Dual Rec eive (DW ) feature .......................................................................................... 24
Convenient Functions .................................................................................................... 25
VOX Operation ............................................................................................................. 25
VFO Split Mode ............................................................................................................ 25
Tone squelch feature .................................................................................................... 25
Digit al Code S quelc h (DCS) fea ture ............................................................................ 25
New PAGER (EP CS) feature ....................................................................................... 25
Using Set Mode ............................................................................................................... 26
Tables of Set Mo de Ope rations ................................................................................... 26
Restoring to Defaults (Reset) / Setting the Preferred Operating Mode ..................... 29
Specifications ................................................................................................................. 30
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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Yaesu product.
FT-4XR/XE is a handheld transceiver for operation in the 144 MHz and 430
m
MHz Amateur radio bands.
A Bridged Transless (BTL) amplifier provides One Full Watt of Audio, in
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spite of the transceiver’s small size. Two Quick Recall Keys are User Programmable for Individual Preferences.
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Lockout Capability for Keypad and PTT.
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Emergency Operation with Alarm and HOME channel display.
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A variety of individual selective calling functions; such as tone
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squelch (CTCSS) and DCS functions ................................................
Large-capacity 200 memory channels .............................................
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3 home channels and 10 pairs of PMS memory channels ........................
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Create mnemonic tags for memory channels and PMS channel ......
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Automatic power OFF (APO) feature turns the transceiver
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OFF after a preset time period ..........................................................
The cloning feature allows the memory and configuration data
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from one transceiver to be transferred to another FT-4XR/XE. .........
The VOX system provides automatic transmit/receive
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switching based on voice ..................................................................
We urge you to read this manual in its entirety, and also the Advance Manual (available for download on the Yaesu website), to gain a full understanding of the amazing capability of the exciting new FT-4XR/XE Transceiver.
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About this manual

Reference icon symbols and conventions are used in this manual. Their meanings are described in the below chart.
Symbols Description
This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read.
This icon indicates notes, tips and information that should be read.
This icon indicates other pages containing relevant information.
This icon indicates FT-4XR/XE Advance Manual on the YAESU Website containing relevant information.
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Quick Guide

Operating Frequency
Names and display of Controls
PTT Switch
MONI/T-CALL
Switch
Function Key
Normal operation (VFO Mode
① Turning the Power ON
Rotate the until it clicks.
② Adjusting the volume
Rotate the .
③ Selecting the Operating Band
Press the .
The operating frequency changes between the 144 MHz Band, the 430 MHz Band, and the FM Radio Broadcast Band.
④ Tuning the frequency
Press the or .
⑤ Adjusting the squelch setting
The squelch level may be adjusted to mute the background noise when no signal is received.
1.
2. Press the
3. Press the (Function key) to
⑥ Transmitting Signals
PWR/VOL Knob
Microphone

(Frequency up and down)
[
#
BAND] Key
Key
)
S Meter / PO MeterVFO-A
Press the press the
squelch level.
* When the squelch level is increased, the noise
is more likely to be silenced, but it may become more difficult to receive weak signals.
save the setting.
zTransmitting
Press the , then speak into microphone.
(Function key), then
(
MO NI / T- CA LL sw itch
or to adjust the
).
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Transceiver

Controls & Connections

①
②
⑧ ⑨
⑩
⑭
③ ④
⑤
⑥
⑪
⑮
⑫
⑬
⑦
Strap attachment (
①
Antenna Jack (SMA)
②
PTT Switch (
• Press and hold the PTT switch to transmit, and release it to receive.
③
• In the Set mode, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
Microphone (
④
MONI/T.CALL Switch
• USA/Asian version
While pressing and holding the MONI/T.CALL Switch, the squelch is opened temporarily. Press the Function key, then press the MONI/
⑤
T.CALL Switch to adjust the squelch level.
• European version
Press the MONI/T.CALL switch to activate the T-CALL(1750 Hz).
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( 11)
⑦
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Function Key ( 26)
Pressing the Function key activates the “Secondary” key function.
⑥
Press and hold the Function key enters the Set mode. In the Set mode, pressing the Function key defines and saves the setting
Battery pack (
⑦
PWR/VOL Knob
• Turn this control clockwise to turn the transceiver ON and to increase the volume.
⑧
• Counter-clockwise rotation into the click-stop will turn the transceiver OFF.
Emergency Key
⑨
Press and hold it for three seconds to enable the Emergency Alarm beep functions and display the Home channel VHF frequency.
TX/BUSY Indicator Lamp
⑩
This indicator glows green when the squelch opens, and it glows red during transmit.
Speaker
⑪
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
⑫
The display shows the frequency and current operating condition.
Keypad
⑬
The functions of the keypad are described in detail on page 7.
SP jack
⑭
SP jack provides connection for an earphone.
MIC jack
⑮
MIC jack provides connection for a microphone or clone cable.
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Display

PO Meter： Displays the transmit power level
VFO-A/B Memory Channel Number Home Channel Display Memory Bank
S Meter： Displays the received signal strength
Icon Description
Priority Memory Channel
Memory channel registered as a skip memory
Repeater Shift Direction Split Memory (two different frequencies)
: Appears when the tone encoder is in use.
: Appears when the tone squelch is in use.
Appears when the DCS is in use.
The battery condition is displayed in 4 steps.
: Full battery charge
: Enough battery charge
: Battery is depleted. Charge battery.
:
(When blinking) Charge battery immediately.
Frequency / Memory Tag / PAGER Set Mode Item
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Appears when the function key is pressed.
TX Power Level Indicator (LOW/MID TX Power Selected)
Tx Po wer Icon TX Pow er Meter duri ng transmis sion
(
No display
LOW LOW
)
)
HIGH (5 W
)
MID (2.5 W
)
LOW (0.5 W
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5
Icon Description
Appears when the Dual Receive (DW) function is enabled.
Appears when the APO (Automatic Power-Off) function is enabled.
Appears when the bell function is enabled.
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Appears when the lock function is enabled.
Appears when the Memory Bank function is enabled.
Appears when the VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) function is enabled.
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6

The Keypad Functions

Primary Function (Press Key)
Key
Function
#BAND
ABC
DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
SET
VFO Memory Recall
Activates the “Secondary” key function ( pears)
Switches the band control be­tween VHF, UHF and FM RADIO Broadcast* *: VFO-B only
Switches the frequency control
V/M
between the VFO and Memory Sys­tems
Recalls the stored P1(Programmable
P1
key) setting
Recalls the stored P2(Programmable
P2
key) setting
1 Number “1”
2
Number “2”
3
Number “3”
4
Number “4”
5
Number “5”
6
Number “6”
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Number “7”
8
Number “8”
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Number “9”
0
Number “0”
Activates the “Secondary” key
ap-
function ( appears)
Memory Offset Tuning
Recalls the stored memory channel
Recalls the stored memory channel
Recalls the stored memory channel
Recalls the stored memory channel
Recalls the stored memory channel
Recalls the stored memory channel
Recalls the stored memory channel
Recalls the stored memory channel
Recalls the stored memory channel
Recalls the stored memory channel
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–
–
Secondary
Inputting
Memory Tag
Moves the cursor to the right.
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Numbers “*”, “+”, “-”, “/”, “@” Press and hold this key to complete the memory channel registration
Stores to the Home channel
Stores the Split Memory
Number “1” –
Number “2”, or characters “A”, “B”, “C”, “a”, “b”, or “c”
Number “3”, or characters “D”, “E”, “F”, “d”, “e”, or “f”
Number “4”, or characters “G”, “H”, “I”, “g”, “h”, or “i”
Number “5”, or characters “J”, “K”, “L”, “j”, “k”, or “l”
Number “6”, or characters “M”, “N”, “O”, “m”, “n”, or “o”
Number “7”, or characters “P”, “Q”, “R”, “S”, “p”, “q”, “r”, or “s”
Number “8”, or characters “T”, “U”, “V”, “t”, “u”, or “v”
Number “9”, or characters “W”, “X”, “Y”, “Z”, “w” ,“x”, “y”, or “z”
Number “0” or space
Function
(Press F +
Deactivates the “Secondary” key function ( appears)
PMS(Program­mable Memory channel Scan)
Dual Receive (DW) function
Recalls the Home channel
Reverses the transmit and re­ceive frequencies while working through a repeater
DTMF autodialer setting
Key)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Third
Function
(Press and
Hold for over
one second)
Enters the Set mode.
Program Scan Setting
Memory write mode
Stores the P1(Programmable key) setting
Stores the P2(Programmable key) setting
Recalls the “Weather” broadcast channel bank
Activates the ARTS feature
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–
–
Key Lock feature
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–
–
–
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Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read)

Be sure to read these important precautions, and use
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 the marks
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: disassembled.
These symbols signify required actions, which must be done to use this product safely. For example,:
this product safely.
This mark indicates an imminently hazardous 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 damage.
indicates that the product should not be
indicates that the power plug should be disconnected.
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 safety of persons using a medical device such as a cardiac pacemaker.
The radio wave emitted from this product can cause the medical device to malfunction and result in an accident.
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DANGER
Do not touch any material leaking 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 immediately.
Do not use this product or the battery charger anywhere inflammable gas is produced.
A fire or explosion can occur.
DANGER
Do not solder or short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition may result. Do not carry the battery pack together with a necklace, hairpin, or small metal objects. A short circuit can result.
WARNING
Do not power this transceiver with a voltage other than the specified power supply voltage.
A fire, electric shock, or damage may result.
Do not use the battery pack for any model other than the specified transceiver.
A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result.
Do not make very long transmissions.
The main body of the transceiver may overheat, resulting component 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 battery pack clean.
If terminal contacts are dirty or corroded, a fire, leak, overheating, 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 thunder and lightening develop nearby when an external antenna is used, immediately turn this transceiver OFF, and disconnect the external antenna from it.
A fire, electrical shock, or damage 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, overheating, component damage, ignition, or failure may result. Contact the 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.
When transmitting, keep the transceiver at least 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) away from your body.
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, immediately 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 antenna.
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 indirect 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 battery pack for safety.
Do not drop, strike, or throw the transceiver.
A failure or damage may result.
Keep magnetic cards and video 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 service life can result.
When unplugging the power cord of the battery charger, be sure to hold the power plug.
Pulling the power cord can damage it and cause a fire or electronic shock.
Do not use the earpiece microphone 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-4XR/XE to fall or drop, resulting in an injury or damage.
Do not place a heavy object on the power cord of the AC adapter.
The battery cord can be damaged, resulting in a fire or electric shock.
Do not use the included AC adapter to charge any battery pack which is not specified for use with the AC adapter.
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.
When the AC adapter is not in use, remove its power plug from the outlet.
Before discarding a depleted battery pack, affix tape or insulating covering to its terminals.
Be sure to check with the manufacturer of any hybrid or fuel­saving automobile regarding use of the transceiver in that car.
Noise generated by an onboard electrical device (inverter, etc.) can disrupt the normal operation of the transceiver.
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