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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 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 FTDX5000 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 FTDX5000, 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
DX5000, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You Begin” section of this manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the FTDX5000 Yaesu
amateur transceiver!
Whether this is your first rig, or Yaesu equipment is already
the backbone of your station, rest assured this transceiver
will provide many hours of operating pleasure for years to
come.
DX5000 is an elite-class HF transceiver and will pro-
The FT
vide exceptional transmit and receive performance. The
DX5000 is designed for the most competitive operating
FT
situations, whether you operate in contests, DX, or digitalmode environments.
Built on the foundation of the popular FT
DX9000 transceiver,
and carrying on the proud tradition of the FT-1000 series,
DX5000 provides up to 200 Watts of power output on
the FT
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, the DMU-2000 Data Management
Unit will provide extensive display capabilities via a usersupplied computer monitor: Band Scope, Audio Scope, X-Y
Oscilloscope, World Clock, Rotator Control, extensive transceiver status displays, and station logging capability.
The Yaesu-exclusive VRF (Variable RF Front-End Filter)
provides exceptional protection from strong nearby signals,
and serves as a high-performance Preselector, ideal for multioperator contest environments. The filter is manually tuned,
allowing the operator to optimize sensitivity or signal rejection with the turn of a knob. For the ultimate in receiver RF
selectivity, the optional RF μ-Tuning Kits may be connected
via the rear panel, providing extraordinarily sharp selectivity
and receiver protection from close-in interference on a
crowded band.
Superb receiver performance is a direct legacy from the legendary FT
DX9000, FT-1000D, and FT-1000MP transceiv-
ers. In the VFO-A receive front end, you may select one of
two RF preamplifiers, or one of two IPO (Intercept Point
Optimization) settings, and/or three levels of RF attenuation
in 6-dB steps. The IPO settings provide direct feed to the
first mixer (VFO-B has one IPO setting), Dual Receives are
built into every FT
DX5000. Both VFO-A and VFO-B receiv-
ers utilizes DSP filtering, and incorporate many of the features of the FT
DX9000, such as Variable Bandwidth, IF Shift,
and 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 receiver, is
ideal for watching both sides of a pile-up, or keeping an ear
on a DX station that is 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 to complement your voice. The
microphone Amplitude, Center Frequency, and Bandwidth
may be adjusted independently for the low-frequency, midrange, and high-audio-frequency spectra. The transmitted
bandwidth may be adjusted, as well.
Advanced features include: Direct Keyboard Entry of frequency 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.
Four TX/ RX antenna ports, plus a receive-only antenna port,
are provided on the rear panel. The front and rear key jacks
may be configured independently, for paddle input, connection to a straight key, or computer-driven keying interface.
Both Digital Voice Recording and CW Message Memory are
provided.
Three unique windows on the right side of the front panel,
display the VFO-B frequency and graphically show the VFOA and VFO-B DSP settings. In Menu Mode operation, these
windows display the menu values, for easy setting.
Set up of frequency, band and mode is especially convenient
on the FT
DX5000. Besides direct frequency entry for both
the Main and Sub VFOs, separate keys are provided for band
selection. Each band key accesses three independent VFO
frequency/mode/filter settings per band. 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. The Dual Receiver audio can be combined, or partially mixed in each headphone, or monitored separately in each ear.
In addition, 99 memories are provided to store: frequency, IF
filter selection, clarifier offset, and scan-skip status. What’s
more, five quick-recall (“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, to automatically store antenna matching settings
for quick recall later.
Dedicated AFSK and FSK connection jacks on the rear panel
provide simple Interfacing for digital modes. Optimization
of the Passband filters, 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
DX5000
includes a built-in data level converter for direct connection
to a personal computer serial port. Yaesu products are supported by most of the leading contest and DX logging programs. The extensive programming protocol is described in
the CAT System, if you wish to write your own software!
Advanced technology is only part of the FT
DX5000 story.
Vertex Standard stands behind our products with a worldwide network of dealers and service centers. We greatly appreciate your investment in the FT
DX5000, and we look for-
ward to helping you get the most enjoyment from 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.
Watch the Vertex Standard U.S.A. Home Page for late breaking information about Vertex, Standard Horizon, and Yaesu
products: http://www.vertexstandard.com.
Please read this manual thoroughly, to gain maximum understanding of the full capability of the FT
DX5000. We thank
you again for your purchase!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description ..................................................... 1
Accessories & Options ................................................. 4
Supplied Accessories ............................................... 4
Available Options ..................................................... 4
Before You Begin ......................................................... 6
Connecting AC Power .............................................. 6
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 .................................................... 30
Rear Panel .................................................................. 33
FH-2 Switches ............................................................ 36
Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands ......37
CLAR (Clarifier) Operation on Main (VFO-A) ..... 40
LOCK ..................................................................... 41
DIM ........................................................................ 41
Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band
(U.S. version only) ................................................. 41
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
“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 [S(UP)]/[T(DOWN)] Buttons ....... 49
Using the UP/DOWN switches of
the supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone ........ 49
Using the [W]/[X]/[S]/[T] switches of
the supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 49
Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) ... 50
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) ........................ 51
ATT ........................................................................ 52
RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes) ............................ 53
Advanced Interference-Suppression Features:
RF Front End ............................................................. 54
Using the VRF (Variable RF Front-end Filter) ...... 54
Interference Rejection
(Signals Off Frequency by Just a Few kHz) ............ 56
R.FLT (Roofing Filters) ......................................... 56
Interference Rejection (Signals within 3 kHz) ........ 58
CONTOUR Control Operation .............................. 58
IF SHIFT Operation ............................................... 60
WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning .................... 61
Using IF Shift and Width Together ........................ 62
IF Notch Filter Operation....................................... 63
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation ............ 64
Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation ................... 64
NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection . 65
IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation .......................... 66
Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception ...... 67
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ............................. 67
SLOPED AGC Operation ................................. 68
Mute Feature (VFO-A Band) ................................. 69
Adjustable Receiver Audio Filter ........................... 69
SSB/AM Mode Transmission .................................... 70
Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ........................ 72
ATU Operation ....................................................... 72
About ATU Operation ............................................ 73
Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ......................... 74
Parametric Microphone Equalizer ......................... 74
Using the Speech Processor ................................... 76
Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth ........... 77
Low- Distortion CLASS-A Operation .................... 78
Transmitter Convenience Features .......................... 80
Voice Memory ........................................................ 80
VOX (Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control) ............. 81
MONITOR ............................................................. 81
Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier .................. 82
Split-Frequency Operation ..................................... 83
VFO Tracking Feature ...................................... 83
Quick Split Operation ....................................... 84
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CW Mode Operation ................................................. 86
Setup for Straight Key
(and Straight Key emulation) Operation ................ 86
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ....................... 88
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ........................ 89
Setting the Keyer Weight
(Dot/Space:Dash) Ratio .................................... 90
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ............... 90
CW Convenience Features ........................................ 91
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating) .................................. 91
Using CW Reverse ................................................. 92
Audio Peak Filter ................................................... 92
CW Delay Time Setting ......................................... 93
CW Pitch Adjustment ............................................. 93
Contest Memory Keyer .......................................... 94
Message Memory ............................................. 94
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode .............. 95
TEXT Memory ................................................. 96
Contest Number Programming ................... 97
Decrementing the Contest Number ............. 97
FM Mode Operation ................................................. 98
Basic Operation ...................................................... 98
Repeater Operation ................................................ 99
Memory Operation .................................................. 100
Convenient Memory functions ............................. 100
QMB (Quick Memory Bank) ............................... 101
Regular Memory Operation ................................. 102
Memory Storage ............................................. 102
Memory Channel Recall .................................102
Checking a Memory Channel’s Status ............ 103
Erasing Memory Channel Data ...................... 103
Moving Memory Data to the VFO-A ............. 104
Memory Tune Operation ................................ 104
Memory Groups ................................................... 105
Memory Group Assignment ........................... 105
Choosing the Desired Memory Group ........... 105
Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency:
5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) .............................. 106
VFO and Memory Scanning ...................................107
VFO Scanning ......................................................107
Memory Scan ....................................................... 108
PMS ........................................................................... 109
Packet Operation ..................................................... 110
Packet Setup (Including Subcarrier Frequency) .. 110
Basic Setup .......................................................... 110
RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation ......................... 111
Setting Up for RTTY Operation ........................... 111
Basic Setup .......................................................... 111
Miscellaneous AFSK-Based Data Modes .............. 112
About the Transverter Output Terminal ............... 114
Setup .................................................................... 114
Operation ............................................................. 115
Menu Mode .............................................................. 116
Using the Menu .................................................... 116
Menu Mode Reset ................................................ 116
AGC Group ..........................................................121
DISPLAY Group ..................................................121
DVS Group .......................................................... 122
KEYER Group ..................................................... 123
GENERAL Group ................................................124
MODE-AM Group ............................................... 125
MODE-CW Group ............................................... 126
MODE-DAT Group ............................................. 127
MODE-FM Group ............................................... 128
MODE-RTY Group .............................................. 128
MODE-SSB Group .............................................. 129
RX AUDIO Group ............................................... 130
RX GNRL Group ................................................. 130
RX DSP Group .................................................... 131
SCOPE Group ...................................................... 132
TUNING Group ................................................... 133
TX AUDIO Group ............................................... 134
TX GNRL Group ................................................. 136
Specifications ............................................................ 138
Installation of the Optional Roofing Filter ............ 140
Index ......................................................................... 142
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ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Hand Microphone (MH-31B8
Remote Control Keypad (FH-2)1 pc A07890001
AC Power Cord 1 pc T9017882: USA
4-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091004
5-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091006
1/4-inch 3-contact Plug 1 pcs P0091513
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
Warranty Card 1 pc
SM-5000 Station Monitor 1 pc (FTDX5000MP and FTDX5000D version only)
MD-200A8X Ultra-High-Fidelity Desk-Top Microphone
YH-77STA Lightweight Stereo Headphone
SM-5000 Station Monitor (It is attached with FTDX5000MP and FTDX5000D)
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
XF-126CN CW Narrow Filter (C/F: 9 MHz, B/W: 300 Hz) (It is installed with FTDX5000MP)
T9101556 Antenna Rotator Connection Cable
)
1 pc A07890001
T9013285: Europe
T9013283A: Australia
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
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NOTE
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
CONNECTING AC POWER
The FTDX5000 is equipped with a universal power supply supporting 100 V to 264 V AC.
Therefore, the FT
from 100V to 264 V without changing a voltage select
switch. Just use the power plug that matches your wall
outlet.
DX5000 will operate on a voltage range
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.
c
Rotate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in the
d
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.
c
d
Retracting the Front Feet
Rotate the legs clockwise, and push them inward while
c
rotating to the right.
The front feet should now be locked in the retracted
d
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.
c
d
Hold the Skirt
TIGHTEN LOOSE
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR
RESETTING MEMORIES (ONLY
)
Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the previously stored
Memory channels, without affecting any configuration
changes you may have made to the Menu settings.
1. Press the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off.
XX
X
2. Press and hold in the [A
XX
M] button; while holding it
in, press and hold in the front panel [POWER] switch
to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes
on, release the buttons.
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 [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 [POWER] switch
to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes
on, release the buttons.
[
POWER] Switch
[
POWER] Switch
[
X
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 [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
[
POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the
transceiver comes on, release the switches.
[
POWER] Switch
[
FAST] / [LOCK] Button
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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
The FTDX5000 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, if the Standing Wave Ratio
(SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1, the Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value.
It is very important, therefore, to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system utilized with the FTDX5000 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 wide
range antenna coupler must be used with this antenna type.
Any antenna to be used with the FTDX5000 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 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 FTDX5000 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 FTDX5000 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 and outside of the station, on a regular basis 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
Follow the below illustration and advice regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, ground cable, and the
AC power cable.
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1
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A
N
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Use a short, thick, braided cable
to connect your station equipment
to the buried ground rod (or alternative earth ground system).
ADVICE:
Do not place the transceiver in a location with direct exposure to sunshine.
Do not place the transceiver in a location exposed to dust and/or high humidity.
Ensure adequate ventilation around the transceiver, to prevent heat build-up and possible reduction of performance due
to high heat.
Do not install the transceiver 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. 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 FTDX5000 includes a host of features for the CW operator. These functions will be detailed in the “Operation” section
later. An Electronic Keyer is built-in, and two key jacks are provided, one on the front and one on the rear panel, 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 “054 A1A F-TYPE” for
paddle input, while connecting the rear panel 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 “056 A1A R-TYPE”.
Both KEY jacks on the FTDX5000 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 both the FTDX5000 and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in the
illustration.
NOTE:
Refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation.
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
FTDX5000 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, to transmit a carrier for tuning purposes.
To link the FTDX5000 and VL-1000 Power
switches, set the VL-1000 REMOTE switch to
the “ON” position.
ANTENNA Cable
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BAND DATA Cable VL-1000
CONTROL Ca ble (Supplied with VL-1000)
ALC Cable (Suppli ed with VL-1000)
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(
Suppli ed with
To AN TE NNA
1
T
N
A
ANT 1
ANT 2
ANT 3
ANT 4
)
3
2
T
T
N
N
A
A
REMOTE
ON
OFF
BAND DATA 1
BAND DATA 2
1
A
T
A
D
D
N
A
B
2
A
T
A
D
D
N
A
B
PTT 1
PTT 2
ALC 1
ALC 2
GND
1
D
N
C
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G
A
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
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4
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CONTROL
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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
INTERFACING TO OTHER LINEAR AMPLIFIERS
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ANTENNA Cable
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X
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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 FTDX5000 used for this switching
is capable of switching AC voltage of 100 Volts at up
to 300 mA, or DC voltages of 60 V at 200 mA or 30 V
at up to 1 Amp. To activate the amplifier switching
relay, set Menu item “172 TGEN ETX-GND” to “
ABLEABLE
ABLE”.
ABLEABLE
EN-EN-
EN-
EN-EN-
The specified range for ALC voltage to be used with
the FTDX5000 is 0 to –4 Volts DC.
Amplifier systems utilizing different ALC voltages will
not work correctly with the FTDX5000, 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)
N/A
SERIAL OUT
SERIAL IN
N/A
GND
N/A
RTS
CTS
NC
(as viewed from rear panel)
ROTATOR
(as viewed from rear panel)
PAC K E T
+13V
TX GND
GND
BAND DATA A
BAND DATA B
BAND DATA C
BAND DATA D
TX INH
(as viewed from rear panel)
PHONE REMOTE
(as viewed from rear panel)
RCA PLUG
DATA IN
GND
PAC KET PT T
DATA OUT
BUSY
(as viewed from rear panel)
CW ROTATION
CCW ROTATION
SPEED
DIRECTION
GND
NC
RTTYBAND DATA
SHIFT
RX OUT
PTT
GND
VFO-B AUDIO
VFO-A AUDIO GND
V-AF
VFO-B AUDIO
VFO-A AUDIO GND
For Internal Keyer
()
+
(-- )-
GND or
SIGNAL or
AF OUT
VFO-B AUDIO
VFO-A AUDIO GND
KEY
GND
SIGNAL
EXT SPKR
GND
SIGNAL
For Straight Key
DOT DASH COMMON
KEY GND
Do not use
2-conductor type plug
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The μ-TUNE and DMU use special connectors for this transceiver. 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 this switch in for two seconds to turn the transceiver on. Alternately, press this switch for two seconds to turn the transceiver off. If the rear panel [MAIN
POWER] switch is set to the “O” (OFF) position, the
front panel [POWER] switch will not function.
ADVICE:
If you press this switch briefly while the transceiver
is turned on, the transceiver audio will be muted
for three seconds.
This is the actual power On/Off switch for turning
the transceiver on. In the MP version, when the rear
panel [MAIN POWER] switch is set to the “I”
(ON) position, power is supplied to the OCXO to
stabilize the reference oscillator. The remainder of
the transceiver is set in a “stand-by” mode. For further information on the rear panel [MAIN POWER
switch, please see the discussion on page 35.
CAT Indicator
This LED indicator will flash red when serial CAT command signals are being exchanged.
ADVICE:
You may disable the LED CAT command signal flashing function, via Menu item “035 GENE CAT IND.”
See page 124 for details.
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 VFO-A and 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 of any
audio “pops” on your hearing during switch-on.
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 interface keying operation
via Menu item “057 A1A F-TYPE” (see page 126).
There is another KEY jack 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.
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A
[
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.
ADVICE:
The following Menu items allow you to configure the
dimming levels of each display independently to customize the brightness levels.
008 DISP DIM MTR: for analog meter
009 DISP DIM VFD: for frequency display
010 DISP DIM OLE: SUB DISPLAY windows
011 DISP DIM ELCD: for Spectrum Scope display
of the optional SM-5000 Station Monitor
[
MOX] Switch
Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk)
circuit, to activate the transmitter. The LED inside the
button will glow red during transmit. 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
or otherwise starting a transmission, be certain you have
either an antenna or 50-Ohm dummy load connected
to the selected Antenna jack.
[
VOX] Switch
This button enables automatic voice-actuated transmitter switching in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. While
activated, the LED inside the button glows red. Proper
adjustment of the front panel [VOX] and [DELAY
knobs will make hands-free voice-actuated operation
possible.
[
TUNE] Switch
This is the on/off switch for the FTDX5000’s Automatic Antenna Tuner.
Pressing this button briefly, places the antenna tuner in
line between the transmitter final amplifier and the antenna jack (The “ ” icon will appear in the display). Reception is not affected.
Pressing 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 briefly, while the Tuner is engaged,
will take the Automatic Antenna tuner out of the transmit line.
NOTE:
A signal is being transmitted while the tuner is matching the antenna impedance. Therefore, be certain there
is a dummy load or antenna connected to the selected
antenna jack before initiating the tuning sequence.
[
MONI] (Monitor) Switch
This button enables the transmit monitor in all modes.
While activated, the “ ” icon appears in the display. Use the [MONI] knob to adjust the Monitor level.
ADVICE:
The Monitor is highly useful for making adjustments
to the Parametric Equalizer, or other voice characteristic adjustments, while listening with headphones. The
voice quality heard in the headphones is a “natural”
reproduction of the transmitted audio.
[
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.
ADVICE:
The Speech Processor uses a compression technique
to increase the average power output. However, if
the [PROC] knob is advanced too far, the increase
in compression becomes counter-productive, and
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 function to help you adjust the setting of the Speech Processor compression level for
optimum performance with your voice and microphone.
]
[
RX ANT] Switch
Press this button to use an antenna connected to the
RX ANT jack on the rear panel for receive.
The “RX” icon appears in the display when the RX
ANT is used.
[
ANT 1-4] Switch
Move this knob up or down to conveniently select one
of the four antenna jacks on the rear panel. The selected antenna jack is indicated in the ANT column of
the Block Diagram Display.
ADVICE:
Press this knob in briefly to quickly select the ANT 1
jack.
NTENNA SWITCH
(
)
ANT “1”
ANT “2”
ANT “3”
ANT “4”
BPF
RX ANT
RX OUT
VFO-A
ANTENNA SWITCH
(
)
VFO-B
TX/RX RELAY
RX ANTENNA SW ITCH
RX ANTENNA SWITCH
(
VFO-B
(
VFO-A
)
)
SEPARATE
Divider
SEPARATE
Transmitter
Section
VFO-A
Receiver
VFO-B
Receiver
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[
ATT] Switch
Move this knob up or down to select the degree of
Attenuation to be applied to the receiver input.
Available selections are “–6 dB”, “–12 dB”, “–18 dB”,
or “OFF”. The selected attenuation level appears in
the ATT column of the Block Diagram Display.
ADVICE:
Press this knob in briefly, to quickly turn the at-
tenuation level off.
The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with
the [IPO] switch to provide additional gain reduction when an extremely strong signal is being received.
[
IPO] (I
Move this knob up or down to select the optimum front
end characteristics of the receiver circuit. Available
selections are “AMP 1”, “AMP 2”, “IPO 1”, or “IPO
2”.
Normally, IPO is set to “AMP1”. If you want to increase the sensitivity, use “AMP2”. When set to
“IPO1”, the IPO performance of the receivers is improved. When set to “IPO2”, the RF preamplifier is
bypassed, yielding direct feed to the first mixer. As a
result, the IPO is improved more.
ADVICE:
Press this knob in briefly to quickly select the
“IPO 2” can not be selected for VFO-B.
NTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION
“AMP1” IPO setting.
)
Switch
[
R.FLT] Switch
Move this knob up or down to select the bandwidth of
the first IF Roofing Filter. Available selections are “300
Hz”, “600 Hz”, “3 kHz”, “6 kHz”, “15 kHz”, or
“AUTO” (“300 Hz” and “600 Hz” are available only
in VFO-A. The “300 Hz” filter is optional, except in
the MP version). The selected bandwidth appears in
the R.FLT column of the Block Diagram Display.
ADVICE:
Press this knob in briefly to quickly select “AUTO”.
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, CW is 3 kHz, and FM/RTTY are 15 kHz.
However, on a crowded SSB band, you may wish
to select the 3 kHz filter, for the maximum possible
interference rejection.
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[
AGC] Switch
Move this knob up and down to select the receiver AGC
characteristics (receiver-recovery time). Available selections are FAST, MID, SLOW, or AUTO, and the
selected receiver-recovery time appears in the AGC
column of the Block Diagram Display.
Hold this knob up or down for two seconds to disable
the AGC (for testing or weak-signal reception).
ADVICE:
Press this knob in briefly to quickly select “AUTO”.
If the AGC is disabled by holding the [AGC] knob
up or down, the S-meter will no longer deflect. Additionally, you will likely encounter distortion on
stronger signals, as the IF amplifiers and the following stages may be overloaded.
[
METER] Switch
This control switch determines the function of the meter
during transmission.
COMP: Indicates the speech compression 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.
(
VFO-B) [NB
[NB]
Knob
The inner [NB] knob adjusts the noise blanking
level when the VFO-B (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 VFO-B receiver audio is muted, in
all modes. The squelch 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.
(
VFO-A) [NB
[NB]
Knob
The inner [NB] knob adjusts the noise blanking
level when the VFO-A (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 VFO-A receiver audio is muted, in
all modes. The squelch 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.
] [
SQL] Knobs
] [
SQL] Knobs
[
MONI
[
MONI] Knob
[
PROC] Knob
] [
PROC] Knobs
The inner [MONI] knob adjusts the audio level of
the transmit RF monitor during transmission (relative to the AF GAIN control), when activated by
the [MONI] button.
The outer [PROC] knob sets the compression (in-
put) level of the transmitter Speech Processor in
the SSB, AM, and FM modes, when activated by
the [PROC] button.
ADVICE:
The relative compression level of the Speech Pro-
cessor will show for 3-seconds in the lower right
corner of the Main Display whenever the outer
[
PROC] knob is turned.
Alternately, the 3-second display feature may be
changed to show in the SUB DISPLAY-
dow via Menu item “018 DISP INDI”. Additionally, you may disable the 3-second display feature
via Menu item “017 DISP LVL IND” See page
122 for details.
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[
] [
MIC
[
MIC] Knob
The inner [MIC] knob adjusts the microphone input level for (non-processed) SSB transmission.
ADVICE:
Adjust the MIC Gain while speaking in a some-
The relative Microphone Gain level will show
RF PWR] Knobs
what-louder-than-normal voice. Watch the ALC
level and adjust the MIC Gain so that the ALC
indication reaches just to the right edge of the
scale. Then, when you speak in a normal voice
level, you will not over-driving the mic amplifier stage.
for 3-seconds in the lower right corner of the
Main Display whenever the inner [MIC] knob
is turned.
Alternately, the 3-second display feature may
be changed to show in the SUB DISPLAY-
window via Menu item “018 DISP INDI”. Additionally, you may disable the 3-second display feature via Menu item “017 DISP LVL
IND” See page 122 for details.
III
[
RF PWR] Knob
The outer [RF PWR] knob is the main RF Power
output control for the transceiver. It is active in all
operating modes. Clockwise rotation increases the
power output. Adjust this control for the desired
power output from the FTDX5000.
ADVICE:
The RF Power output will show for 3 seconds in
the lower right corner of the Main Display whenever the outer [RF PWR] knob is turned.
Alternately, the 3-second display feature may be
changed to show in the SUB DISPLAY-
dow via Menu item “018 DISP INDI”. Additionally, you may disable the 3-second display feature
via Menu item “017 DISP LVL IND” See page
122 for details.
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[
SPEED
[
SPEED] Knob
The inner [SPEED] knob adjusts the keying speed
The keying speed will show for 3 seconds in the
The keying speed will show for 3 seconds in the
Alternately, the 3-second display feature may be
[
PITCH] Knob
The outer [PITCH] knob selects your preferred CW
The CW tone pitch frequency will show for 3 sec-
Alternately, the 3-second display feature may be
] [
PITCH] Knobs
of the internal CW keyer (4 ~ 60 WPM). Clockwise rotation increases the sending speed.
lower right corner of the Main Display while the
[
KEYER] button is held depressed for more than
one second.
ADVICE:
lower right corner of the Main Display whenever
the outer [SPEED] knob is turned.
changed to show in the SUB DISPLAY-
dow via Menu item “018 DISP INDI”. Additionally, you may disable the 3-second display feature
via Menu item “017 DISP LVL IND” See page
122 for details.
tone pitch (from 300 ~ 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz increments). The TX sidetone, the receiver IF passband,
and the 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.
ADVICE:
onds in the lower right corner of the Main Display
whenever the outer [SPEED] knob is turned.
changed to show in the SUB DISPLAY-
dow via Menu item “018 DISP INDI”. Additionally, you may disable the 3-second display feature
via Menu item “017 DISP LVL IND” See page
122 for details.
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] [
VOX
[
VOX] Knob
The inner [VOX] knob sets the level of microphone
audio needed to activate the transmitter during voice
operation when the [VOX] switch is actuated.
[
DELAY] Knob
The outer [DELAY] knob sets the hang time of the
VOX circuit for voice operation, and the keying
delay for CW operation.
For voice operation, this knob sets the hang time,
between the moment you stop speaking, and the
time the transmit is switched back to receive. For
smooth operation, adjust the VOX so the transmit
switches to receive when your comments have
ended.
For CW, this knob sets the automatic transmit to
receive keying delay for “Semi-break-in” operation.
Adjust this just long enough to prevent the receiver
from being restored during word spaces at your
preferred sending speed.
ADVICE:
The hang time of the VOX circuit will show for 3
seconds in the lower right corner of the Main Display whenever the outer [SPEED] knob is turned.
Alternately, the 3-second display feature may be
changed to show in the SUB DISPLAY-
dow via Menu item “018 DISP INDI”. Additionally, you may disable the 3-second display feature
via Menu item “017 DISP LVL IND” See page
122 for details.
(
VFO-B)[AF GAIN
[
AF GAIN] Knob
The inner [AF GAIN] knob sets the audio level of
the VFO-B receiver. 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 sets the gain of the RF
and IF amplifier stages of the VFO-B receiver. This
control is normally left in the fully clockwise position.
DELAY] Knobs
] [
RF GAIN] Knobs
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VFO-A) [AF GAIN
[
AF GAIN] Knob
The inner [AF GAIN] knob sets the audio level of
the VFO-A receiver. 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 sets the gain of the RF
and IF amplifier stages of the VFO-A receiver. This
control is normally left in the fully clockwise position.
] [
RF GAIN] Knobs
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[A], [B]
Switches
Pressing the [A] or [B] button will illuminate the respective switch, and allow adjustment of the major
functions (such as mode and band selection etc) on the
VFO-A or VFO-B receiver. Usually, the [A] button will
glow red, and the VFO-A functions may be adjusted.
Similarly, pressing the [B] button will cause its indicator glow orange, signifying the VFO-B functions may
be adjusted.
ADVICE:
The [A]/[B] switches affect the following functions:
y[RX ANT] switch
y[ANT 1-4] switch
y[ATT] switch
y[IPO] switch
y[R.FLT] switch
y[AGC] switch
y[NAR] switch
y[BAND] switches
y[MODE] switches
y[NB] switch
y[RX ANT] switch
QMB (Quick Memory Bank) Switches
[
STO] (Store) Button
Pressing this button, copies the operating information for frequency, mode, and bandwidth, into consecutive QMB Memories. Repeater shift/direction,
frequency and CTCSS functions, are also copied
in the FM mode.
[
RCL] (Recall) Button
Pressing this button recalls one of the five Quick
Memory Bank memories for operation.
[
NAR] (Narrow) Switch
This button is used to set the DSP (digital) filters to
narrow bandwidths. The default values are as follows:
MODE
LSB/USB
CW
RTTY
(
LSB
PKT
(
LSB/USB
PKT
(FM)
AM
FM
)
)
2.4 kHz
(
1.8 kHz - 4.0 kHz / 16 steps
2.4 kHz
(
500 Hz - 2.4 kHz / 7 steps
500 Hz
(
500 Hz - 2.4 kHz / 7 steps
500 Hz
(
500 Hz - 2.4 kHz / 7 steps
25 kHz
(±
5.0 kHz Deviation
9 kHz
25 kHz
(±
5.0 kHz Deviation
Ú:You may enable the [WIDTH] knob to adjust the
bandwidth.
OFF
NAR SWITCH
Ú
Ú
Ú
Ú
)
)
ON
)
)
)
)
1.8 kHz
(
200 Hz - 1.8 kHz / 9 steps
500 Hz
(
50 Hz - 500 Hz / 10 steps
300 Hz
(
50 Hz - 500 Hz / 10 steps
300 Hz
(
50 Hz - 500 Hz / 10 steps
12.5 kHz
(
±2.5 kHz Deviation
6 kHz
12.5 kHz
(
±2.5 kHz Deviation
Ú
Ú
Ú
Ú
)
)
)
)
)
)
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[
SPLIT] Switch
Press this button briefly to activate split frequency operation between the VFO-A receiver and the VFO-B,
transmit. Press and hold in this button for two seconds
to engage the “Quick Split” feature, whereby VFO-B
will automatically be set to a frequency 5 kHz higher
than the VFO-A frequency with the same operating
mode, and the transceiver will be placed in the Split
mode.
[
TXW] (TX Watch) Switch
Press and hold this button to monitor the transmit frequency when split frequency operation is engaged.
Release the button to return to normal operation.
[
CLASS-A] Switch
Press this button to engage the Class-A transmit capability. The power output will be reduced to a maximum of 75 Watts. However, Class-A operation provides an ultra-clean SSB waveform. When Class-A operation is engaged, the “CLASS-A” icon appears in
the display. Press this button once more to return to
Class-AB operation at a maximum power output of 200
Watts; the “CLASS-A” icon disappears to confirm
Class-AB operation.
ADVICE:
You may adjust the bias level between “Class-AB” and
“Class-A” via Menu item “169 TGEN BAIS”. See
page 136 for details.
[
C.S] Switch
Press this button briefly to recall a favorite Menu Selection directly.
To assign a Menu selection as the short-cut, press the
[
MENU] button to enter the Menu, then select the Menu
item. Now press and hold in the [C.S] button for two
seconds to lock the selected Menu item as the short-cut.
(
VFO-A)[RX] Indicator/Switch
Press this button to engage the VFO-A receiver; the
button will glow green when the VFO-A receiver is
active.
When the VFO-A receiver is active, pressing this button briefly 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.
(
VFO-A)[TX] Indicator/Switch
When this button is pressed, the button indicator will
glow red and the transmitter frequency and mode will
be controlled by VFO-A (subject to any Clarifier offset, of course).
ADVICE:
If this indicator is not illuminated, it means that VFOB TX has been selected (In this case, The VFO-B TX
indicator will glow red and the transmitter frequency
and mode will be controlled by VFO-B).
Main Tuning Dial Knob
This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of
VFO-A or a recalled memory. Clockwise rotation of
the 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:
OPERATING MODE
LSB/USB/CW/RTTY/PKT(SSB
AM/FM/PKT(FM
Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On.
ADVICE
The tuning steps for the Main Tuning Dial knob
are set, at the factory, to 10 Hz per step. Via Menu
item “142 TUN DIAL STEP”, however, you may
change this setting from 10 Hz to 5 Hz or 1 Hz
instead. When the [FAST] button is pressed, the
tuning step change to 100 Hz.
You may lock the Main Tuning Dial knob in the
AM and FM mode via Menu items “147 TUN AM
D.LCK” and “148 TUN FM D.LCK”.
[
FAST] Switch
Pressing this button will change the VFO-A tuning
step to 100 Hz.
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 VFO-A frequency will not
change, and the “ ” icon appears in the display.
[
BAND] Keys
These buttons allow one-touch selection of the desired
amateur band (1.8 ~ 50 MHz).
What’s more, these buttons may be used for direct entry of a desired operating frequency during VFO operation.
[
MODE] Switches
Pressing one of these buttons, selects the operating
mode. Repeated presses of a particular switch will
toggle to the alternate mode, or step through the available selections, as shown in the chart below.
SWITCH
LSB
USB
CW
AM/FM
RTTY
PKT
)
::
:
::
VARIABLE MODE SELECTION
RTTY (LSB) RTTY (USB
PKT (LSB)PKT (USB)PKT (FM
1 STEP
)
10 Hz (100 Hz
100 Hz (1 kHz
LSB
CW (LSB) CW (USB
USB
AM FM
1 DIAL ROTATION
)
10 kHz (100 kHz
)
100 kHz (1 MHz
)
)
)
)
.....
)
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[
AXB] Switch
Press this button briefly to transfer data from the VFOA frequency (or a recalled memory channel) to VFOB, overwriting any previous contents in VFO-B. Use
this button to set both VFO-A and VFO-B receivers to
the same frequency and mode.
X
[
A
W
B] Switch
Pressing this button briefly, exchanges the contents of
the VFO-A (or a recalled memory channel) and the
VFO-B.
[
V/M] Switch
This button toggles VFO-A receiver operation between
the memory system and the VFO. Either “ ” or
“ ” will be displayed 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 VFO-A (no icon).
[
MXA] Switch
Press this button briefly, to display 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 VFO-A, as two
beeps sound. Previous data in VFO-A will be overwritten.
[
AXM] Switch
Pressing and holding in this button for 1/2 second (until the double beep), copies the current operating data
from VFO-A into the currently selected memory channel, overwriting any previous data stored there. See
page 102 for details.
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 to access the Menu system, for configuring various transceiver characteristics. Menu operation is described in detail, in this manual, beginning on page 116.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Pressing this button briefly activates the Menu, and
the Menu items will appear on the SUB DISPLAY
windows. Once you are finished, you must press and
hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save
any configuration changes (briefly press the [MENU
button to exit without saving the changes).
]
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[NB]
Switch
This button turns the IF Noise Blanker on and off.
Press this button briefly to reduce a short-duration pulse
noise; the “ ” icon will appear in the display.
Press this button once more to reduce a longer-duration man-made pulse noise; the “ ” icon will appear
at the right of the “ ” icon.
Press this button again to disable the noise blanker;
the “ ” and “ ” icon will disappear.
[
KEYER] Switch
This button toggles the internal CW keyer on and off.
While activated, the “ ” icon appears in the display. The keyer sending speed is adjusted via the front
panel [SPEED] knob, and the CW Hang Time is adjusted via the front panel [DELAY] knob.
ADVICE:
When this button is held for more than one second, the
keying speed will be displayed in the lower right corner of the Main Display until the button is released.
Alternately, the 3-second display feature may be
changed to show in the SUB DISPLAY-
via Menu item “018 DISP INDI”. See page 122 for
details.
[
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 with the frequency of
the other station.
ADVICE:
The offset tone frequency will be displayed in the lower
right corner of the Main Display when this button is
pressed.
Alternately, the 3-second display feature may be
changed to show in the SUB DISPLAY-
via Menu item “018 DISP INDI”. See page 122 for
details.
III
window
III
window
[
RX CLAR(FAST)] Switch
The function of this button differs with the setting of
the [
When the LED in the [A/B] button is turned off, pressing this button activates the RX Clarifier, to allow offsetting the 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.
When [A/B] button glows orange, pressing this but-
ton will change the VFO-B tuning step to 100 Hz.
When this function is activated, the “ ” icon appears in the display.
[
CLEAR] Switch
Pressing this button clears out any frequency offset you
have programmed into the Clarifier register (thereby
setting the offset to “Zero”).
[
TX CLAR/LOCK] Switch
The function of this button is changed by the setting of
the [A/B] button (described later).
When the [A/B] button is turned off, pressing the [TX
CLAR/LOCK] button activates the TX Clarifier, to
allow offsetting the VFO-A transmit frequency temporarily. Press the button once more to return the transmitter to the 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.
When the [A/B] button glows orange, the [TX CLAR/
LOCK] button toggles locking of the [CLAR(VFOB)] knob, to prevent accidental frequency changes.
When the lock is active, the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob
can still be turned, but the VFO-B frequency will not
change, and the “ ” icon appears in the display.
A/B
] button
(described later)
.
[
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.
[T(
DOWN)]/[S(UP)] Switches
These buttons adjust the operating frequency of the
VFO or a recalled memory in 100 kHz steps.
SUB DISPLAY-I
This OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display
shows the VFO-B frequency, and it indicates the Menu
List while the Menu Mode is active.
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[
CLAR/GRP] Switch
This button has two functions.
Press this button briefly,
will be enabled as an “offset tuning” control to allow
tuning away from the VFO-A frequency, and the
[
CLAR/GRP] button will glow red.
Pressing and holding this button for one second, allows you to select the memory group using the
[
CLAR(VFO-B)] knob, and the [CLAR/GRP] but-
ton will glow yellow.
[
BAND(MCH)] Switch
This button has two functions.
Pressing this button briefly,
B)] knob to select the VFO-A operating Amateur Band.
The [CLAR/GRP)] button glows red.
Pressing and holding this button for one second, allows you to select the memory channel using the
[
CLAR(VFO-B)] knob, and the [CLAR/GRP] but-
ton is glows yellow.
[
A/B] Switch
This button switches the actions of the [CLAR(VFO-
B)] knob between VFO-A and VFO-B.
Pressing this button once causes the button to glows
yellow; in this case, rotation of the [CLAR(VFO-B
knob affects operation on VFO-B (tuning, etc.). Pressing this button once more causes the button to turn off;
in this instance, rotation of the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob
affects operations associated with the VFO-A (Clarifier function, etc.).
the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob
enables the [CLAR(VFO-
(
VFO-B)[RX] Indicator/Switch
This is the button that turns the VFO-B receiver “On”
and “Off”. When the VFO-B receiver is active, the
button will glow green. Pressing this button again will
disable VFO-B receiver, and the imbedded green LED
will turn off.
(
VFO-B)[TX] Indicator/Switch
This button turns the VFO-B transmitter “On” and
“Off”. When this button is pressed, it will glow red
and VFO-B will control the transmitter frequency and
mode. Pressing this button once more will transfer frequency/mode control back to VFO-A, and the red LED
in the button will turn off.
[
CLAR(VFO-B
The function of this knob differs according to the settings of the three switches located above the knob. See
the next page for details.
)
]
Knob
SUB DISPLAY-II
This OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display
shows the characteristics of the VFO-A receiver DSP
functions selected by five of the buttons located below
of this display. The (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob located
)]
below this window is an adjustment knob for the function displayed in this window. Alternately, when the
Menu Mode is activated, this OLED displays the selected Menu item.
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(
VFO-A
This button turns the VFO-A receiver VRF filter “on”
and “off”, and allows you to adjust the center frequency
of the VRF filter with the (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob.
While activated, the red LED in this button will light
up, and the “ ” icon will appear in the FLT column
of the Block Diagram Display.
ADVICE:
When an 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.
)
[
VRF/μ-T] Switch
[
CLAR(VFO-B)] Knob Functions
(
VFO-A
Pressing this button allows you to move the IF DSP
bandwidth of VFO-A “higher” or “lower” with the
(
VFO-A)[SELECT] knob. When the IF passband is
shifted, the red LED imbedded in this button will light
up. To the contrary, when the IF passband is just centered, the red LED in this button turns off.
(
VFO-A) [CONT/APF] Switch
In the SSB, AM, and FM modes, this button turns the
VFO-A receiver contour filter “on” and “off”, and allows you to adjust the center frequency of the contour
filter with the (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob. When the
contour filter is activated, the red LED in this button
will light up.
In the CW mode, this button turns the VFO-A receiver
APF (Audio Peak Filter) “on” and “off”, and allows
you to adjust the bandwidth of the APF filter with the
(
VFO-A)[SELECT] knob. When the APF filter is ac-
tivated, the red LED in this button will light up.
)
[
SHIFT] Switch
When the LED in the [A/B] button is turned “off”
In this case, the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob is used for Clarifier tuning, as well as Up/Down selection of the Amateur
band, Memory Channels, 1 MHz tuning steps, or Memory Groups.
Clarifier Operation
When the [CLAR/GRP] button is pressed briefly, the
imbedded LED in the button will glow red, and the
[
CLAR(VFO-B)] knob may be used to program an
offset of up to ± 9.999 kHz from the VFO-A frequency.
However, this offset is only applied to the receive or
transmit frequency if the [RX CLAR/FAST] button
and/or [TX CLAR/LOCK] button, respectively, have
been pushed.
To apply the programmed frequency offset to the Receive frequency, press the [RX CLAR/FAST] button
briefly. To return to the VFO-A frequency, without the
offset, press the [RX CLAR/FAST] button once more.
To apply the programmed frequency offset to the Transmit frequency, press the [TX CLAR/LOCK] button
briefly. To return the transmitter to the VFO-A frequency, without the offset, press the [TX CLAR/
LOCK] button once more.
To reset the Clarifier frequency offset to “0”, press the
[
CLEAR] button.
BAND Up / Down Control
When the [BAND/MCH] button is pressed briefly, the
LED in the button will glow red, and enable the use of
the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob to select the desired amateur band. If you have engaged the “My Bands” feature via Menu #145, the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob will
select just from the amateur bands that you have included in the “My Bands” list.
Memory Channel / Memory Group Control
Press and hold in the [BAND/MCH] button for two
seconds, the LED in the button will glow yellow, and
the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob may be used to select the
desired Memory Channel.
Press and hold in the [CLAR/GRP] button for two
seconds, the LED in the button will glow yellow, and
you may use the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob to select the
desired Memory Group.
When the LED in the [A/B] button glows orange
When the [A/B] button is pressed, the LED in the button will glow orange, and the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob will
control functions associated with the VFO-B frequency control register.
VFO-B FAST Tuning
When the [RX CLAR/FAST] button is pressed, the
“ ” icon appears in the display, and the VFO-B
tuning step changes to 100 Hz. Press the [RX CLAR/
FAST] button once more to return to the normal tun-
ing rate.
VFO-B Dial Lock
When the [TX CLAR/LOCK] button is pressed, the
“ ” icon appears in the display, and the
[
CLAR(VFO-B)] knob is locked. Press the [RX
CLAR/FAST] button once more to disable the lock
feature.
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VFO-A
This button turns the VFO-A receiver IF notch filter
“on” and “off”, and allows you to adjust the center frequency of the notch filter with the (VFO-A)[SELECT
knob. When the notch filter is activated, the red LED
in this button will light up.
(
VFO-A
Pressing this button allows you to adjust the overall
bandwidth of the VFO-A receiver IF DSP filter with
the (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob. When the bandwidth
is set to other than the factory default, the red LED in
this button will light up. When the bandwitdh is set to
default, the red LED in this button turns off.
(
VFO-A
Pressing this button will reset the function selected by
the five buttons located above and left of the button to
the factory default function.
(
VFO-A
This button toggles the VFO-A Receiver Digital Noise
Reduction circuit “on” and “off”, and allows you to
adjust the noise reduction level with the (VFO-
A)[SELECT] knob. When the Digital Noise Reduc-
tion is activated, the red LED in the button will light
up.
(
VFO-A
This knob is used to adjust status of the functions selected by the five buttons located above the knob.
)
[
NOTCH] Switch
)
[
WIDTH] Switch
)
[
CLEAR] Switch
)
[
DNR] Switch
)
[
SELECT] Knob
(
VFO-A
This button toggles the VFO-A Receiver Digital Notch
Filter “on” and “off”. When the Digital Notch Filter is
]
activated, the red LED in the button will light up. This
is an automatic circuit, and there is no adjustment knob
for the DNF.
)
[
DNF] Switch
SUB DISPLAY-III
This OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display
shows the characteristics of the VFO-B Receiver DSP
functions selected by the five buttons located below of
the display. Use the (VFO-B)[SELECT] knob located
below this window to adjust the function displayed in
the window. Alternately, when the Menu Mode is activated, this OLED displays the current menu selection.
(
VFO-B
This button turns the VFO-B Receiver VRF Filter “on”
and “off”, and permits adjustment of the VRF Filter
center frequency, using the (VFO-B)[SELECT] knob.
While activated, the orange LED in the button will light
up, and the “ ” icon will appear in the FLT column
of the Block Diagram Display.
(
VFO-B
Pressing this button allows you to move the IF DSP
bandwidth of VFO-B “higher” or “lower” with the
(
VFO-B)[SELECT] knob. When the IF passband is
shifted, the orange LED in the button will light up.
Alternately, when the IF passband is centered, the LED
in the button turns off.
)
[
VRF] Switch
)
[
SHIFT] Switch
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