Yaesu FTDX-9000MP User Manual

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Operation Manual

9000MP

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your purchase of the FT DX 9000MP Transceiver!

The FT DX 9000MP is the culmination of a four-year design project. But it also is the product of our company’s fifty years of engineering, design, and manufacturing know how. As pioneers in the development of SSB, we have led the technological advances in Amateur Radio communications over the last half century. And now, with the introduction of the FT DX 9000MP, we again lead the way with a no-compromise 21st-century design that will make your operating dreams come true. More importantly, it is a radio that will let your skills and experience find expression, as you harness the excitement of HF operating like you’ve never done before!

ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . .

The FT DX 9000MP is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfamiliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efficiency from your FT DX 9000MP, 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 DX 9000MP, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You Begin” section of this manual.

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Please note the conventions, described below, for operational commands and texts included in this manual.

(# ) ..... This refers to a switch or knob used for controlling a particular function. The name or number inside the

brackets designate the name of the switch/knob, or its reference number within this manual

.............. This is the name of a switch or knob.

XX ........... In the texts, you may be advised to press a button momentarily, or press and hold it in for a time interval (such

as two seconds). Please be sure to observe the proper procedure when pressing a button.

OO ........... This indicates the pressing of a button when a “momentary” press is the only selection available.

Note .............................................. This is used for a note as to a particular point of interest.

Advice .......................................... This is used to amplify or expand on instructions, so as to recommend a way to gain

maximum benefit from a feature or function.

Example ....................................... This is used to demonstrate an example of how a feature or function should work or

be programmed.

Quick Note / Quick Point ..... This is used for a brief explanation of a particular aspect of operation.

Terminology ................................ An explanation of a term or expression used in this manual.

This device is designed for Amateur Radio operation only. Operation on the Amateur Radio bands requires a license, in accordance with the telecommunications statutes in your country. The discussions in this manual presume that you possess the fundamental knowledge consistent with your status as a licensed Amateur Radio operator.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Description ............................................. 1

About This Manual. . . ............................................................. 1

Conventions Used in This Manual .......................................... 1

Before You Begin. . . ............................................ 4

1. Connecting AC Power ......................................................... 4

2. Configuring Your FT DX 9000 Using the Menu ................ 4

3. Connecting and Selecting the Microphone ......................... 5

4. Extending the Front Feet ..................................................... 5

5. Adjusting the Main Dial Torque .......................................... 6

6. Restarting Power after a Voltage Fluctuation ...................... 6

7. Resetting the Microprocessor .............................................. 7

Resetting Memories (Only) ............................................... 7

Menu Resetting ................................................................. 7

Full Reset .......................................................................... 7

Features ................................................................8

Accessories ........................................................10

Options ............................................................... 11

Installation and Interconnections..................... 12

Antenna Considerations ........................................................ 12

About Coaxial Cable ............................................................. 12

Grounding .............................................................................. 13

Antenna and FPS-9000H Power Supply Connections .......... 14

Connection of Microphone, Headphones,

and FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ........................................ 15

Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying Interconnections 16

Connecting a GPS Receiver .................................................. 16

VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections ......................... 17

Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers ..................................18

Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams .................... 19

Front Panel Controls ......................................... 20

Rear Panel .......................................................... 36

FPS-9000H Front Panel Controls ..................... 40

FPS-9000H Rear Panel .......................................41

Frequency Display ............................................. 39

FH-2 Operation ...................................................42

Basic Operation:

Receiving on Amateur Bands ...........................43

Operation ............................................................................... 43

Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band (U.S. version only) .. 46

CLAR (Clarifier) Operation on Main (VFO-A) .................... 47

LOCK .................................................................................... 48

DIM ....................................................................................... 48

B-DISP OFF .......................................................................... 49

Convenient Features ......................................... 50

Dual Receive ......................................................................... 50

Dual Receive: Full Duplex Operation ................................... 51

P.BACK (Audio Playback) from Main (VFO-A) Receiver ... 54

“My Bands” Operation .......................................................... 55

Band Stack Operation ............................................................ 56

C.S (Custom Switch) ............................................................. 56

Dial Swap Configuration (AF/RF GAIN controls) ............... 57

Data Management Feature ..................................................... 58

More Frequency Navigation Techniques ...............................59

Antenna Selection .................................................................. 60

Changing the Speaker Output Configuration ........................ 61

Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) ................... 62

IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) ....................................... 63

ATT ........................................................................................ 64

RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes) ............................................ 65

Advanced Interference-

Suppression Features ....................................... 66

Using the VRF (Variable RF Front-end Filter) ..................... 66

Interference Rejection ....................................... 67

R.FLT (Roofing Filters) .........................................................67

CONT (Contour) Control Operation ..................................... 68

IF SHIFT Operation ( WIDTH (

IF Notch Filter Operation (

Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation ........................... 73

NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection ................ 74

Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation ................................... 75

IF Noise Blanke (NB) Operation ........................................... 76

IF DSP Bandwidth

Using IF Shift and Width Together ................................. 71

SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM Modes

) Tuning (

SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT Modes

SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM Modes

) ..................... 69

) ......... 70

) ............. 72

Tools for Comfortable and

Effective Reception.................... 77

AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ............................................ 77

SLOPED AGC Operation ............................................... 78

Mute Feature Main (VFO-A) Band ...................................... 79

Audio Limiter (AFL) Feature ................................................ 79

Adjacent Channel Monitor (ACM) (CW Mode Only) .......... 80

Audio Filter Operation .......................................................... 81

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SSB/AM Mode Transmission

(Let's Look at the Transmitter. . .)..................... 82

Phantom Voltage for Condenser Microphones...................... 83

Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ................84

ATU Operation ...................................................................... 84

About ATU Operation ............................................................ 85

Lithium Battery Replacement ................................................ 86

SSB/AM Mode Transmission ............................87

Using the Speech Processor (SSB, AM Mode) ..................... 87

Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth........................... 89

Signal Quality Enhancement Using the

Parametric Microphone Equalizer .........................................90

Low- Distortion CLASS-A Operation ................................... 92

Voice Memory ....................................................................... 94

Convenient Transmitter Accessories ...............96

VOX: Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control

(SSB/AM/FM Modes) ...........................................................96

Using the MONITOR ............................................................ 96

Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier (

Clarifier Offset Bar Indicator .......................................... 97

Split-Frequency Operation .................................................... 98

Quick Split Operation ..................................................... 99

Full Duplex Operation ......................................................... 100

VFO-A Operation

) ......... 97

CW Mode Operation ........................................ 102

Setup for Straight Key (

Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer .................................... 103

Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ..................................... 103

Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Space:Dash ) Ratio ...... 104

Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ............................ 104

and Straight Key emulation

) Operation ...... 101

CW Convenience Features ............................. 105

CW Spotting (Zero-Beating) ............................................... 105

Using CW Reverse .............................................................. 106

CW Delay Time Setting ....................................................... 107

CW Pitch Adjustment .......................................................... 107

Contest Memory Keyer ....................................................... 108

Message Memory .......................................................... 108

TEXT Memory .............................................................. 110

FM Mode Operation ......................................... 112

Operation ............................................................................. 112

Repeater Operation .............................................................. 113

Convenient Memory Functions ...................... 114

QMB (Quick Memory Bank) ............................ 115

QMB Channel Storage ........................................................ 115

QMB Channel Recall .......................................................... 115

Memory Groups ............................................... 116

Memory Group Assignment ................................................ 116

Choosing the Desired Memory Group ................................ 116

Memory Operation ........................................... 117

Memory Storage .................................................................. 117

Memory Channel Recall ...................................................... 117

Checking a Memory Channel’s Status .......................... 118

Erasing Memory Channel Data ........................................... 118

Moving Memory Data to the Main (VFO-A) Band ............ 119

Memory Tune Operation ............................................... 119

Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency:

5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) .......................120

Operation on the 60-Meter Band (

U.S. Version

) .. 121

VFO and Memory Scanning ............................122

VFO Scanning ..................................................................... 122

Memory Scan ....................................................................... 122

PMS ................................................................... 123

Packet Operation ............................................. 124

RTTY (Radio TeleType) Operation ..................125

Miscellaneous AFSK-based Data Modes ....... 126

About the Transverter Output Terminal ......... 127

Menu Mode .......................................................128

Using the Menu ................................................................... 128

Menu Mode Reset ......................................................... 128

Menu Mode Setting Table ................................................... 129

Menu Mode Setting ............................................................. 133

Customized Option .......................................... 149

About Customization Options ............................................. 149

RF µ-Tuning Unit (

TFT Display Unit (

MTU-160, MTU-80/40, MTU-30/20

TFT-9000

) ................................ 152

) .... 150

Specifications ...................................................156

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Before You Begin. . .

1. Connecting AC Power

There are two power switches on this transceiver, one each on the rear and front panels. If the rear panel’s Power switch is not turned on, the front panel Power switch will not function.

Ì Push the Power switch on the

FPS-9000H to the I position to apply power from the power supply to the transceiver’s OCXO (Reference Crystal Oven) and to enable the front panel power switch.

Ì Press and hold in the front panel

Power switch for two seconds to turn the transceiver on.

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Note

The self-check function of the CPU inside the radio will begin.

If the optional RF µ-Tuning Unit is installed, the µ-Tuning circuitry will receive the data from the CPU, and it will perform its own self-check, and will preset itself to the proper settings for the current operating frequency. While the µ-Tuning circuitry is obtaining the data, the drive mechanism will move from one end of its range to the other end (fast), and this will cause a temporary “motor” noise that can be heard; this, does not represent any trouble or problem.

When the radio is turned on for the first time, it takes about 50 seconds (from turning the radio on to completing the self-check) until the radio becomes ready to use; however, from the next time you turn it on, it will take around 10 seconds until the transceiver is ready for full operation.

2. Configuring Your FT DX 9000MP Using the Menu

The FT DX 9000MP is configured, at the factory, with its various functions set up in a manner typical for most operation. Via the “Menu” system, you may change these settings to match the way you want your transceiver to operate.

Menu programming is enabled by pressing the MNU (Menu) key momentarily. You may then rotate the Main Tuning Dial to display the desired Menu item, in the menu list, on the LCD display. Each of the settings can be changed or customized via the CLAR/VFO-B knob, as you like, in this mode.

Once you have made a change to the configuration of a Menu item or items, you must press and hold in the

MNU (Menu) key for two seconds to save the new set-

tings and exit to normal operation.

If you wish to cancel a change to a Menu item or items, just press the MNU key momentarily. If you do not press and hold in the MNU key in for two seconds, any changes you have made will not be saved.

LCD Display

 Menu Item

 Menu Setting

MNU Key

CLAR/VFO-B KnobMain Tuning Dial

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3. Connecting and Selecting the Microphone

The FT DX 9000MP comes equipped with two microphone connectors: the front panel includes a “Cannon” (XLR) threepin connector, while the rear panel provides an eight-pin (round) connector.

As shipped from the factory, the front panel XLR connector is engaged for operation, and the rear panel 8-pin microphone jack is not connected. If you wish to enable the 8-pin connector instead of the XLR connector, use the Menu to accomplish this. Note that you may leave microphones connected to both jacks, and may select the microphone you want for operation on a particular operating mode (SSB, AM, FM, etc.), as well!

Ì Press the MNU (Menu) key momentarily to enter

MNU Key

the Menu Mode.

Ì Rotate the Main Tuning Dial to select Menu Item

#069, located within the “MODE SSB” group: SSB MIC SELECT.

Ì Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob to change the set-

ting of Menu #069 from “FRONT” to “REAR.”

Ì Press and hold in the MNU (Menu) key for two sec-

“FRONT” Cannon (XLR) 3-pin connector

CLAR/VFO-B KnobMain Tuning Dial

onds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

Ì In a similar manner, you may use Menu #040 (AM

MIC SEL) in the MODE-AM Menu Group to select the microphone jack to be used during AM operation, and Menu #059 (FM MIC SEL) in the MODE-FM Menu Group to select the microphone to be used during FM transmission.

“REAR”

8-pin microphone jack

4. 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.

Ì Pull the front legs outward from the bottom panel.

Ì Rotate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in the

extended position. Be sure the legs have locked securely in place, because the transceiver is quite heavy and an unlocked leg could result in damage, should the transceiver move suddenly.

Retracting the Front Feet

Ì Rotate the legs clockwise, and push them inward while

rotating to the right.

Ì The front feel should now be locked in the retracted

position.

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





EXTEND

RETRACT

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Before You Begin. . .

5. Adjusting the Main Dial Torque

The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial may be adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold down the rear skirt of the knob, and while holding it in place rotate the Main Dial itself to the right to reduce the drag, or to the left to increase the drag.

HOLD THE SKIRT

TIGHTEN TOOSEN

6. Restarting Power after a Voltage Fluctuation

If your AC mains power should suffer a significant fluctuation or interruption, we recommend that you go through a complete power-up cycle, in order to ensure that all circuits are properly initialized. To do this, be sure the front panel Power switch is turned off, then set the FPS-9000H’s Power switch to the “O” position. Now unplug the AC cable from the rear panel of the FPS-9000H, and wait ten seconds. Plug the AC cable back in, set the FPS-9000H’s Power switch to “O,” and now press and hold in the front-panel Power switch for two seconds to turn the transceiver on. After about 50 seconds, all circuits wil be initialized, and normal operation may resume.

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Before You Begin. . .

7. Resetting the Microprocessor

Ë Resetting Memories (Only)

Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the Memory channels previously stored, without affecting any configuration changes you may have made to the Menu settings.

1. Press the front panel’s POWER switch to turn the transceiver off.

2. Press and hold in the A M switch; while holding it in, press and hold in the front panel’s POWER switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the A M switch.

A M SwitchPOWER Switch

Ë Menu Resetting

Use this procedure to restore the Menu settings to their factory defaults, without affecting the memories you have programmed.

1. Press the front panel’s POWER switch to turn the transceiver off.

2. Press and hold in the MNU (Menu) key; while holding it in, press and hold in the front panel’s POWER switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the MNU (Menu) key.

MMU KeyPOWER Switch

Ë Full Reset Use this procedure to restore all Menu and Memory settings to their original factory defaults. All Memories will be cleared out by this procedure.

1. Press the front panel’s POWER switch to turn the transceiver off.

2. Press and hold in the FAS T and LOCK switches; while holding them in, press and hold in the front panel’s POWER switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the other two switches.

POWER Switch

FAST Switch

LOCK Switch

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FEATURES

Superior Visibility and Logical, Fatigue-reducing Panel Layout

The front panel layout is logically crafted, with the large-aperture main frequency display squarely in the middle of the front panel; the two large S-meters to the left providing instant recognition of signal strength. Just as in an aircraft cockpit, the panel meters and the LCD display are canted slightly toward the center for maximum visibility.

Large, Multi-colored VFD Fluorescent Display

A proprietary, high-brightness VFD (fluorescent) display is incorporated in the FT DX 9000MP, providing outstanding visibility and easy reading of the important frequency information, whether in dim or bright lighting environments.

Function-Indicating LEDs

The many function status indications on the front panel are clearly identified by the operator, thanks to the innovative multi-color LEDs incorporated in design. A Red LED indicates that a function is engaged on the Main Band, while an Orange LED shows that the function is engaged on the Sub Band.

Indirect Illumination

For ease of nighttime operation, the controls on the front panel are indirectly illuminated, thanks to carefully-positioned lamps in the frame underneath the meters and the Band switch.

Aluminum-Die-Cast Oversized Main Tuning Dial

The Main Tuning Dial is a large-diameter (3.2”/81 mm) dial directly coupled to the magnetic rotary encoder which drives the HRDDS via microprocessor control. Its heavy weight (7 oz./200 g) and quality mounting and construction provide a smooth “flywheel” effect during operation, ideal for quick cruising up and down a band.

Oversized Knobs for Most Important Functions

The concentric AF/RF Gain, SHIFT/WIDTH, and CLAR/VFO-B knobs are conveniently located at the right-bottom side of the Front Panel, for ease of access to these important controls.

World’s First 400 MHz HRDDS Local Oscillator

So as to optimize spurious-free dynamic range in a multi-signal environment, Yaesu’s engineers have introduced the world’s first HRDDS (High Resolution Direct Digital Synthesizer) as the first local oscillator of the FT frequency, this local oscillator design ensures extraordinarily low noise, resulting in improved weak-signal reception even on a crowded band during a weekend contest.

DX 9000MP. Dividing directly from this high

New-design Large-area OCXO Reference Oscillator

Serving as the master reference oscillator for the transceiver, the 10 MHz OCXO (Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator) is a large-area (50 x 50 mm/2” x 2”) oven-stabilized oscillator operating at high temperature, for industry-leading frequency stability rated at 0.03 ppm over the temperature range –10° to +60° C (–14° to +140° F).

Triple-conversion Design with Optimized Gain Distribution

Taking into account the most efficient transceiver design concept consistent with high performance we have adopted a triple-conversion IF structure, utilizing a first IF at 40 MHz, a second IF at 455 kHz, and the third IF at 30 kHz (for FM, the 3rd IF is at 24 kHz). Gain distribution through all stages is carefully optimized, for preservation of high system dynamic range.

Ultra-strong Receiver Front End

YAESU’s outstanding RF-stage filtering establishes a clean performance that allows the rest of the receiver to perform at a high level. By reducing the ingress of energy from very strong sources like Shortwave Broadcast, local AM/FM/TV stations, and other signal sources, the overall purity of the spectrum delivered to the RF Amplifier first mixer, and subsequent stages is maintained, and the system Blocking Dynamic Range is also enhanced.

Compact Flash (CF) Card for Data Management

A Compact Flash card is supplied with every FT DX 9000MP, for preservation of transceiver configuration settings along with Log Book archival data.

Professional-Grade Cannon (XLR) Microphone Connector

The FT DX 9000MP incorporates, for the first time ever in an Amateur Radio transceiver, a balanced-input “Cannon” (XLR) microphone connector on the front panel, for use with studio-grade professional microphones. A round 8-pin microphone jack is also provided on the rear panel.

Two High-precision Analog Meters (Page 27)

The FT DX 9000MP incorporates two large (3.4”/86 mm) high-precision analog meters, for the utmost accuracy in measuring transceiver performance. Visibility is enhanced by the oversized meter scales, making the meters easy to read at all times.

Separated Clarifier Display (Pages 47, 97)

A clearly-separated display window within the main frequency display area contains receiver and/or transmitter frequency offset (“Clarifier”) data, for quick comprehension by the operator.

YAESU Custom-designed 32-Bit Floating Point IF DSP (Page 62)

The new IF DSP system, utilizing a TI TMS320C6711 device, is a high-speed 32-bit floating point circuit designed with a unique objective: to do away with the “digital” sound of many DSP filtering systems, and emulate the “Analog Sound” so familiar and comfortable to HF DX and Contest operators. The result is a leading-edge receiver that has the “feel” of a traditional analog receiver, but with the flexibility and superb filtering capability of a modern digital filtering system.

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FEATURES

VRF (Variable RF Filter) Preselector Filter (Page 66)

Yaesu’s robust VRF (Variable RF Filter) preselector provides a relay-selected RF selectivity much tighter than that afforded by traditional bandpass filter networks. Sealed relays select heavy-duty inductors and capacitors, providing a tracking RF filter that protects the RF amplifier and following stages from strong out-of-band energy.

First IF 3 kHz Roofing Filter (Page 24, 67)

In the 40 MHz 1st IF, three selectable roofing filters are provided, in bandwidths of 3 kHz, 6 kHz, and 15 kHz, to protect the following stages from strong signals that could degrade dynamic range in the first IF amplifier and subsequent stages. The roofing filters are automatically assigned according to the operating mode, but the operator may override the automatic selections on the fly.

CONTOUR Filter Enhances “Analog Feeling” of DSP Filters (Page 29, 68)

The DSP-based Contour system is a unique five-band filter that may be used to roll off or peak the IF response. It is chiefly useful for modifying the response of the ultra-sharp DSP filters, allowing you to roll off (or emphasize) certain frequency components. Oftentimes, the result is that a difficult-to-understand signal suddenly will pop out of the background noise as solid copy.

SLOPED AGC Circuitry (Page 78)

In traditional AGC systems, all signals rising above a certain RF level are then clamped together at the same audio output, so as to prevent distortion throughout the IF and AF stages. In the FT provide an AGC response whereby ever-increasing signal strength results in a slightly-louder audio response, still without accompanying distortion. This lets you use your brain to sort out weak signals from strong ones more effectively.

Receiver AF Limiter Circuit (Page 32, 79)

Occasionally a noise burst or a sudden transmission from a loud station may startle you if you have the AF Gain turned up, and may even damage your hearing temporarily. The FT on the available audio output power, much like the AGC circuit does in the RF and IF stages.

DX 9000MP provides an AF Limiter (AFL) circuit which, once engaged, clamps an upper limit

DX 9000MP, however, you can engage the “Sloped” AGC capability to

“Adjacent Channel Encroachment” S-Meter Monitor (Page 33, 80)

When operating CW in a narrow bandwidth like 300 Hz, you may not be aware of the presense of strong stations that may be making it difficult for others to hear you. In these situations, the “ACM” (Adjacent Channel Monitor) will take over the Sub Receiver, center it on the Main Receiver frequency, and display ± 1.2 kHz of signal activity on the Sub Receiver’s S-meter (without feeding the interfering audio through). This alerts you to the situation, and you can QSY or ask the other station to QSY.

Rugged, High-Output Final Amplifier Design (Page 93)

The final amplifier stage of the FT DX 9000MP utilizes parallel push-pull SD2931 MOS FET devices in a conservative, high-stability design. The large-area die-cast aluminum heat sink is monitored thermostatically, and a quiet cooling fan will engage when the heat sink temperature rises during long periods of high-power transmission.

Ultra-linear Class-A Operation Capability (Page 92)

The FT DX 9000MP’s Class-A capability provides ultra-linear amplifier operation at 100 Watts of power output. Typically, 3rd-order IMD products are suppressed more than 50 dB, while 5th- and higher-order distortion products are at least 70 dB down during Class-A operation.

Parametric Microphone Equalizer Circuit (Page 90)

For unmatched flexibility in tailoring your microphone’s audio to match your voice, Yaesu’s engineers have incorporated the industry’s first Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer, which allows you to enhance or suppress frequency components in three different audio bands. Equalization may be applied independently to microphones attached to the front and rear panel microphone jacks.

Connecting Your After-market Computer Monitor for Multiple Function Displays

(Refer to the separate Data Management Unit Operating Manual)

Connection of your after-market computer monitor (not supplied) allows display of a number of important and useful operating status and function displays. These include the Menu mode, World Clock, Spectrum Scope, Audio Scope and Oscilloscope, Logbook, Temperature/SWR monitoring, Rotator Control, and Memory Channel listings.

Customization of Your FT DX 9000MP

A wide range of custom configuration options (other than a better location or taller tower!) are available for your FT DX 9000MP, allowing you to build a Dream Station from the “MP” version foundation. Because these options involve high-technology modules, please consult WDXC regarding factory installation of these items.

Ì RF µ-Tuning Units (MTU-160, MTU-80/40, MTU-30/20)

On the 14 MHz and lower bands, the µ-Tuning Units provide extraordinarily high Q; the resulting steep shape factor is a powerful aid for reducing off-frequency interference. Separate modules are available for the 1.8 MHz, 3.5/7 MHz, and 10.1/14 MHz bands, and they may be installed on the Main Receiver only (not in the Sub Receiver). Thanks to the large (1.1”/28 mm) inductor through which a stack of ferrite cores is adjusted, the narrow RF bandwidth of the µTuning System provides unmatched protection for the receiver front end and following circuits.

Ì TFT Display Unit (TFT-9000)

The TFT-9000 TFT Display Unit allows to display the enable the “World Clock,” “Spectrum Scope,” “Audio Scope/Oscilloscope,” “Logbook,” “Rotator Control,” and “Temperature/SWR Status Display” functions to the internal 6.5” TFT Display, which provides 800 x 480 dot screen high resolution and easy viewing.

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ACCESSORIES

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

FPS-9000H

External Power Supply

with Dual Speakers and

Audio Filters

Piugs

FH-2

Remote Control Keypad

H Operating Manual H Warranty Card

Plug Details and Part Numbers

CF Card

(64 MB: Q9000838)

1: AC Power Cord

USA: T9017882 Europe: T9013285 Australia: T9013283A UK: T9013285

2: This microphone cable is for use with the optional

MD-200A8X, MD-100A8X, or MH-31B8 microphones.

AC Power Cord

Microphone Extend Cable

(8 Pin  Modular)

1

2

RCA Plug (P0091365)

6 pcs

1/4-inch 3-contact Plug

(P0090008)

2 pcs

Items are shown for illustrative purposes only, and may vary slightly in appearance.

3.5 mm 2-contact Plug (P0090034)

2 pcs

4-pin DIN Plug (P0091004) 1 pc 5-pin DIN Plug (P0091006) 1 pc 7-pin DIN Plug (P0091419) 1 pc 8-pin DIN Plug (P0090651) 1 pc

3.5 mm 3-contact Plug (P0091046)

1 pc

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AVAILABLE OPTIONS

MD-200A8X

OPTIONS

Ultra-High-Fidelity Desk-Top Microphone

MD-200A8X

Desk-Top Microphone

MD-100A8X

Linear Amplifier / AC Power Supply

VL-1000 / VP-1000

Customization Options

 RF µ-Tuning Unit A MTU-160 (160 m Band)  RF µ-Tuning Unit B MTU-80/40 (80/40 m Bands)  RF µ-Tuning Unit C MTU-30/20 (30/20 m Bands)  TFT Display Unit TFT-9000

Lightweight Stereo Headhones

YH-77STA

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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS

ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS

The FT DX 9000MP is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired operating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, the transceiver’s Automatic Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value if the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1.

Every effort should, therefore, be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system utilized with the FT DX 9000MP be as close as possible to the specified 50-Ohm value.

Any antenna to be used with the FT DX 9000MP must, ultimately, be fed with 50 Ohm coaxial cable. Therefore, when using a “balanced” antenna such as a dipole, remember that a balun or other matching/balancing device must be used so as to ensure proper antenna performance.

The same precautions apply to any additional (receive-only) antennas connected to the RX ANT jack; if your receive-only antennas do not have an impedance near 50 Ohms at the operating frequency, you may need to install an external antenna tuner to obtain optimum performance.

ABOUT COAXIAL CABLE

Use high-quality 50-Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT DX 9000MP 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 connectors used for special filters, etc.

1/16"

3/4"

1 1/ 8 "

Adapter

3/4''

1/8''

5/8''3/8''

TYPICAL PL-259 INSTALLATION

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GROUNDING

The FT DX 9000MP HF 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:

Ì It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator. Ì 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.

Ì 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 make take several forms; for a more complete discussion, see an appropriate RF engineering text. The information below is intended only as a guideline.

Typically, the ground connection consists of one or more copper-clad steel rods, driven into the ground. If multiple ground rods are used, they should be positioned in a “V” configuration, and bonded together at the apex of the “V” which is nearest the station location. Use a heavy, braided cable (such as the discarded shield from type RG-213 coaxial cable) and strong cable clamps to secure the braided cable(s) to the ground rods. Be sure to weatherproof the connections to ensure many years of reliable service. Use the same type of heavy, braided cable for the connections to the station ground bus (described below).

Inside the station, a common ground bus consisting of a copper pipe of at least 25 mm (1”) diameter should be used. An alternative station ground bus may consist of a wide copper plate (single-sided circuit board material is ideal) secured to the bottom of the operating desk. Grounding connections from individual devices such as transceivers, power supplies, and data communications devices (TNCs, etc.) should be made directly to the ground bus using a heavy, braided cable.

Do not make ground connections from one electrical device to another, and thence to the ground bus. This so-called “DaisyChain” grounding technique may nullify any attempt at effective radio frequency grounding. See the drawing below for examples of proper grounding techniques.

Inspect the ground system - inside the station as well as outside - on a regular basis so as to ensure maximum performance and safety.

Besides following the above guidelines carefully, note that household or industrial gas lines must never be used in an attempt to establish an electrical ground. Cold water pipes may, in some instances, help in the grounding effort, but gas lines represent a significant explosion hazard, and must never be used.

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ANTENNA "1"

ANTENNA "2"

ANTENNA "3"

ANTEN

NA "4

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ANTENNA AND FPS-9000H POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

Please refer to the illustration for guidelines regarding connection of your antenna(s) and the FPS-9000H Power Supply.

Connect to the AC line outlet

AC 100 V - AC 240 V

FT DX 9000MP FPS-9000H

Use a short, thick, braided cable to connect your station equipment to the buried ground rod (or alternative earth ground system).

Ground Rod

Advice

G Do not position this apparatus in a location with direct

exposure to sunshine.

G Do not position this apparatus in a location exposed to

dust and/or high humidity.

G Ensure adequate ventilation around this apparatus, so

as to prevent heat build-up and possible reduction of performance due to high heat.

G Do not install this apparatus in a mechanically-unstable

location, or where objects may fall onto this product from above.

G To minimize the possibility of interference to home

entertainment devices, take all precautionary steps including separation of TV/FM antennas from Amateur transmitting antennas to the greatest extent possible, and keep transmitting coaxial cables separated from cables connected to home entertainment devices.

Speaker Cable (Supplied with the FPS-9000H)

Connect the OUTPUT Plug from the FPS-9000H to the DC IN Jack of the FT

DX 9000MP

G 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.

G 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.

Note

Please be sure that both the transceiver’s front panel

POWER switch and the FPS-9000H’s main power switch are both turned off any time you plug in or unplug any power cable to/from the FPS-9000H. This will avoid the possibility of potentially-damaging spikes and/or electrical shock.

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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS

LOCK

OFFON

MIC⑧

①

②

+5V

③

DOWN

④

FAS T

⑤

GND

⑥

PTT

⑦

MIC GND

①

MIC-G ND

③

MIC-Cold

②

MIC-Hot

ONNECTION OF MICROPHONE

This transceiver was shipped from the factory in configuration for a microphone input via the Front Panel XLR connector. To use the Rear Panel microphone with an 8-pin round connector, please change the microphone set up

via the Menu.

1. To do this, first press the MNU key.

2. The Menu list will appear on the LCD display screen.

3. Rotate the Main tuning dial (VFO-A) to select menu item [MODE-SSB 069 SSB MIC SELECT].

4. Now rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob to change the setting to Rear. The available selections are FRONT-REAR-DATA-PC.

5. To save the set-up, press and hold in the MNU key for 2 seconds. If the MNU key is not held for 2 seconds, the set-up will not be saved.

Note : To use the AM or FM mode, please select Menu items 040 for AM and 059 for FM, and follow the same

procedure above.

, H

EADPHONES, AND

FH-2 R

EMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD

XLR connector Type Microhone

External After-market Monitor

Note: If you plan to leave your transceiver and external monitor turned on for repeated, extended lengths of time, we recommend that you consider the use of a TFT monitor, which does not develop a “memory” of a particular display.

1/4-inch 3-contact jack

Stereo Headphones

FH-2 Remote Control Keypad

8-pin Connector Type Microphone

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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS

COMMON

DOT

DASH

Pin 2

GPS DATA IN

Pin 5

GND

KEY, KEYER, AND COMPUTER-DRIVEN KEYING INTERCONNECTIONS

The FT DX 9000MP includes a host of features for the CW operator, the functions of which will be detailed in the “Operation” section later. Besides the built-in Electronic Keyer, two key jacks are provided, one each on the front and rear panels, for convenient connection to keying devices. The Menu system allows you to configure the front ane 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 #41 for paddle input, while connecting the rear panel’s KEY jack to the keying line from your personal computer (which emulates a “straight key” for connection purposes), and configure the rear panel jack using Menu #43. Both KEY jacks on the FT DX 9000MP utilize “Positive” keying voltage. Key-up voltage is approximately +5V DC, and key-down current is approximately 1 mA.

Advice

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.

CONNECTING A GPS RECEIVER

If you connect a properly-equipped after-market GPS receiver (not supplied) to the COM port on the back of the transceiver, the “Rotator” page on the External display will automatically include a Great Circle map centered on your location.

Connect a GPS receiver capable of output of NMEA-0183 data to the COM port. The data line connects to Pin 2, and the ground shield connects to Pin 5.

This transceiver can support the GGA, GLL, and RMC Data Sentences from the GPS unit.

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ANT 1

ANT 2

ANT 3

ANT 4

REMOTE

OFF

BAND DATA 1

BAND DATA 2

GND

ALC 2

ALC 1

PTT 2

PTT 1

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

CONTROL

DC48V IN

ANT 1ANT 1HF Vertical AntennaHF Dipole AntennaHF Beam Antenna50 MHz AntennaANT 2ANT 3ANT 2INPUT 1EXT ALCBAND DATA 1BAND DATA 2BAND-DATA 1BAND-DATA 2GNDGNDDC 48V INCONTROLALC 1

ALC CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000)

BAND DATA CABLE (Supplied w /VL-1000)

ANTENNA CABLE (Su pplied w/V L-1000)

CONTROL CABLE (Us er constructed)

VP-1000

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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS

Pin 7 TRQ

Pin 3 GND

Pin 9 F SET COMMON

Pin 11 F SET 2

VL-1000 LINEAR AMPLIFIER INTERCONNECTIONS

Be sure that both the FT DX 9000MP and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in the illustration.

On the rear panel of the VL-1000, please set the “ATT” switch to the “ON” position, and set the maximum RF output power level to “200 W” via menu item [TX GNRL 154 TX MAX POWER]. The 400-Watt power output from the FT DX 9000MP is far in excess of what is required to drive the VL-1000 to its full rated output.

Note

G Please refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation. G Please do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet.

Control Cable Modification

Please cut off the RCA connector on one end of the CONTROL Cable supplied with the VL-1000, and install a 7-pin DIN connector in its place, according to the illustration.

About the CONTROL Cable

The VL-1000 may be operated with the FT DX 9000MP whether or not the CONTROL Cable is connected; however, the CONTROL Cable allows you to tune up the amplifier automatically by just pressing the [F SET] or [TUNE] key on the VL-1000, so as to transmit a carrier for tuning purposes.

To link the FT DX 9000MP and VL-1000 Power switches, set the VL-1000 REMOTE switch to the ON position.

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ACFUSEGND

RF IN

RF OUT

ANT 1

ANT 2

GND

FPS-9000H

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INTERFACING TO OTHER LINEAR AMPLIFIERS

50 MHz Antenna

HF Antenna

EXT ALC

ANT 1

TX GND

~DC IN

INPUT 1

GND

Note

G The TX/RX switching in the linear amplifier is controlled by switching components in the transceiver. The relay circuit

of the FT DX 9000MP used for this switching is capable of switching AC voltage of 100 Volts at up to 300 mA, or DC voltages or 60 V at 200 mA or 30 V at up to 1 Amp. In order to engage the switching relay, use Menu [TX GNRL 156

EXT AMP TX-GND

] within the “TX GNRL” Menu Group; set this Menu selection to “ENABLE” to activate the

amplifier switching relay.

G The specified range for ALC voltage to be used with the FT DX 9000MP is 0 to –4 Volts DC. G Amplifier systems utilizing different voltages will not work correctly with the FT DX 9000MP, and their ALC lines must

not be connected if this is the case.

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PLUG/CONNECTOR PINOUT DIAGRAMS

Do not use

2-conductor type plug

UP +5V DOWN FAST GND PTT MIC GND MIC

+13V TX GND GND

BAND DATA A

BAND DATA B

BAND DATA C

BAND DATA D

LINEAR

BAND DATA1

RTTYPACK ET

AF OUT

PHONE

RCA PLUG

KEY

CAT

MAIN GND

SUB

DOT DASH COMMON

KEY GND

GND or

（－）

SIGNAL or

（＋）

RX OUT PTT GND SHIFT

MAIN GND

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VFO-A

SUB VFO-B

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SIGNAL

GND

EXT SPKR

BAND DATA2

EXT ALC TX GND GND NC NC TXINH FSET

ROTATOR

MIC XLR

()

MIC

REMOTE

SIGNAL

GND

MIC-GND MIC-Hot MIC-Cold

N/A SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN N/A GND N/A N/A N/A NC

DATA IN GND PTT DATA OUT BUSY

RT1 RT2 RT3 RT4 GND NC

(as viewed from rear panel)

For Internal Keyer For Straight Key

(as viewed from front panel)

(as viewed from rear panel)

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

MOX Switch

Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk) circuit, to activate the transmitter. It must be in the undepressed position for reception. This switch replicates the action of the Push to Talk (PTT) switch on the microphone. When engaging the MOX switch, or otherwise causing a transmission to be started, be certain you have either an antenna or 50-Ohm dummy load connected to the selected Antenna jack.

VOX Switch

VOX Operation: This button enables automatic voiceactuated transmitter switching in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. While activated, the LED inside this button glows red. The controls affecting VOX operation are the front panel’s VOX and DELAY knobs (see section ( ) below. By proper adjustment of these controls, hands-free voice-actuated operation is possible.

DIM Switch

Press this button to lower the illumination intensity of the analog meters, the frequency display, and the TFT. Press it once more to restore full brightness.

Advice

Menu Items [DISPLAY 14 DIMMER-METER] and [DISPLAY 15 DIMMER-VFD] allow you to configure the dimming levels for the analog meters and the frequency display/LCD independently, so you can customize the brightness levels.

PHONES Jack

A 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts either monaural or stereo headphones with 2- or 3-contact plugs. When a plug is inserted, the loudspeaker is disabled. With stereo headphones such as the optional YH-77STA, you can monitor both Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receiver channels at the same time during Dual Receive operation. Note: When wearing headphones, we recommend that you turn the AF Gain levels down to their lowest settings before turning power on, to minimize the impact on your hearing caused by audio “pops” during switchon.

POWER Switch

Press and hold in this switch for two seconds to turn the transceiver on, after first setting the FPS-9000H’s Power switch to the “I” position. Press and hold in this switch for two seconds, similarly, to turn the transceiver off. If the FPS-9000H’s Power switch is set to the “O” position, the front panel POWER switch will not function.

Advice

The main power switch for the system is located on the top cover of the FPS-9000H Power Supply/ Speaker. When the main power switch is pushed down on the “I” side, the FPS-9000H is turned on, and the FT DX 9000MP is placed in the “standby” state. If the FPS-9000H main power switch is not pressed in this manner, it is not possible to turn on the transceiver. For more details about the main power switch location on the FPS-9000H, please see the discussion on page 40.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

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 16. Key up voltage is 5 V, and key down current is 1 mA. This jack may be configured for keyer, “Bug,” “straight key,” or “computer keying interface operation” via Menu Selection [MODE-CW 041 F-KEYER TYPE] (see page 137). There is another jack with the same name on the rear panel, and it may be configured independently for Internal Keyer or pseudo-straight-key operation.

Note

You cannot use a 2-contact plug in this jack (to do so produces a constant “key down” condition).

Cannon (“XLR”) Microphone Connector

This Cannon-type (XLR) connector accepts input from the Microphone or other XLR-equipped microphone system. MIC connector pinout is shown on page 15. Proper microphone input impedance is 500 ~ 600 Ohms. If you are using a condenser microphone requiring 48 Volts DC, you may enable this voltage to appear on the microphone line; see page 81. When the 48-volt supply line has been enabled, the LED adjacent to the MIC jack will glow red. To disconnect the microphone plug, draw out the microphone plug while pressing and holding in the silver push-button.

IPO

(Intercept Point Optimization)

The IPO(A) Lamp-button may be used to set the optimum receiver front end characteristics of the main receiver circuit for a very strong-signal environment. Selecting IPO bypasses the front end RF amplifier and feeds the received signals directly to the first mixer of the main band (VFO-A) receiver circuit. While the IPO feature is activated, this button will remain illuminated. The IPO(B) Lamp-button, similarly, allows direct feed of the received signals to the first mixer of the sub band (VFO-B) receiver circuit. While the IPO feature is activated on the sub receiver, this button will be lit.

Advice

The FT DX 9000MP’s first mixer is an active type, using four SST310 Junction FETs. This mixer design provides gain to the receiver chain, so the noise figure of the receiver is fundamentally lower than with some other designs. Therefore, it frequently is not necessary to utilize the RF preamplifier, and the receiver Intercept Point will be substantially increased by engaging IPO, so as to feed the incoming signals directly to the first (active) mixer. We recommend that IPO be switched on whenever possible.

Switch

ANTENNA SELECT Switches

These momentary buttons select the antenna jack on the rear panel, with the selection indicated by the LED in each button. When an antenna has been selected for operation on the main band (VFO-A), the LED in the button glows red. When an antenna has been selected for operation on the sub band (VFO-B), the LED in the button glows umber.

TUNE Switch

This is the on/off switch for the FT DX 9000MP’s Automatic Antenna Tuner. Pressing this button momentarily places the antenna tuner in line between the transmitter final amplifier and the antenna jack (the LED will become illuminated). Reception is not affected. Pressing and holding in this button for 1/2 second, while receiving in an amateur band, activates the transmitter for a few seconds while the automatic antenna tuner rematches the antenna system impedance for minimum SWR. The resulting setting is automatically stored in one of the antenna tuner’s 100 memories, for instant automatic recall later when the receiver is tuned near the same frequency. Pressing this button momentarily, while the Tuner is engaged, will take the Automatic Antenna tuner out of the transmit line.

Note

When the Automatic Antenna tuner is tuning itself, a signal is being transmitted. Therefore, be absolutely certain that an antenna or dummy load is connected to the selected antenna jack before pressing and holding in the TUNE button to start antenna tuning.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

METER Switch

This control switch determines the function of the Main Meter during transmission. COMP: Indicates the RF speech compressor

level (SSB modes only).

PO: Indicates the power output level. SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (For-

ward: Reflected).

IDD: Indicates the final amplifier drain cur-

rent.

MIC LVL: Indicates the relative microphone level.

MONI (Monitor) Switch

This button enables the transmit (RF) monitor in all modes (except CW, in which the monitor function is always on, to produce the sidetone). While activated, the LED in this button glows red. Adjustment of the Monitor level is accomplished using the

MONI knob, located just to the right of the MONI switch.

Advice

When using headphones, the Monitor is highly useful for making adjustments to the Parametric Equalizer or other voice quality adjustments, because the voice quality heard in the headphones is such a “natural” reproduction of the transmitted audio quality.

MONI PITCH Knobs

MONI Knob

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 (above).

PITCH Knob

The outer PITCH knob selects your preferred CW tone pitch (from 300 ~ 1000 Hz, in 50 Hz increments). The Tx sidetone, receiver IF passband, and display offset from the BFO (carrier) frequency are all affected simultaneously. The Pitch control setting also affects the operation of the CW Tuning Indicator, as the center frequency of the CW Tuning Indicator will follow the setting of this control.

AGC ATT Knobs

AGC Knobs

This switch selects the AGC characteristics for the Main (VFO-A) band receiver.

ATT Knobs

This switch selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to be applied to the Main (VFO-A) receiver input.

Advice

The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with the

IPO switch (# , described previously) to provide two stages of signal reduction when an extremely strong signal is being received.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

MIC PROC Knobs

MIC Knob

The inner MIC knob adjusts the microphone input level for (non-processed) SSB transmission.

Advice

If you adjust the MIC Gain while speaking in a louderthan-normal voice level and watching the ALC level on the right-side meter, adjust the MIC Gain so that the ALC reaches over to the right edge of the ALC scale. Then, when you speak in a more normal voice level, you’ll be certain not to be over-driving the mic amplifier stage.

PROC Knob

The outer PROC knob sets the compression (input) level of the transmitter RF speech processor in the SSB and modes, when activated by the button with the same name (see next section).

PROC (Processor) Switch

This button enables the RF speech processor for SSB transmission. Processing level is set by the outer control with the same name (see previous section). While activated, the LED in this button glows red.

Advice

The Speech Processor is a tool for increasing the average power output through a compression technique. However, if the PROC level control is advanced too far, the increase in compression becomes counter-productive, as intelligibility will suffer. We recommend that you monitor the sound of your signal using the Monitor (with headphones), and watch the Oscilloscope page on the External Display while transmitting (Monitor must be on), then advance the PROC level only as far as required to obtain a useful increase in average power output.

VOX DELAY Knobs

VOX Knob

The inner VOX knob sets the gain of the VOX circuit, to set the level of microphone audio needed to activate the transmitter during voice operation while the VOX switch is engaged. The VOX switch (# , described previously) must be switched On to engage the VOX circuit.

DELAY Knob

The outer DELAY knob sets the hang time of the VOX circuit, between the moment you stop speaking, and the automatic switch from transmit back to receive. Adjust this for smooth VOX operation, so the receiver is only activated when your transmission is ended and you wish to receive. For CW operation, you can adjust the keying delay separately; see control # below.

KEYER Switch

This button toggles the internal CW keyer on and off. While activated, the LED in this button glows red. The Keyer sending speed, and the CW Hang Time are adjusted via the controls described in the enxt section.

SPEED CW DELAY Knobs

The internal Electronic Keyer is activated by the

KEYER switch, described in the previous section.

SPEED Knob

The inner SPEED knob adjusts the keying speed of the internal CW keyer. Clockwise rotation increases the sending speed.

CW DELAY Knob

This outer CW DELAY knob sets the hang time of the CW “VOX” circuit, between the moment you stop sending, and the automatic switch from transmit back to receive during “Semi-break-in” operation. Adjust this just long enough to prevent the receiver from being restored during word spaces at your preferred sending speed. Clockwise rotation increases the hang time.

Note

The SSB VOX hang time is adjusted via the DELAY control (# , described previously).

BK-IN/SPOT Switches

This button turns the full break-in (QSK) CW capability on and off. While QSK is activated, the LED in this button glows red. The BK-IN/SPOT button turns on the CW receiver spotting tone; by matching the SPOT tone to that of the incoming CW signal (precisely the same pitch), you will be “zero beating” your transmitted signal on to the frequency of the other station.

NB/SQL Knobs

NB Knob

The inner NB knob adjusts the noise blanking level when the (analog) IF noise blanker is activated by pressing the NB button. The Noise Blanker is activated via the NB button, described in the next section.

SQL Knob

The outer SQL knob sets the signal level threshold at which main (VFO-A) receiver audio is muted, in all modes. It is very useful during local rag-chews, to eliminate noise between incoming transmissions. This control is normally kept fully counter-clockwise (off), except when scanning and during FM operation.

NB Switch

Pressing this button activates the (analog) IF Noise Blanker, which may help reduce many different types of man-made impulse noise (but not atmospherics). When the Noise Blanker is activated, the LED inside the button will glow red. Adjustment of the Noise Blanker level is accomplished via the NB knob, described in the previous section.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

D.NOTCH Switch

This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) Digital Notch Filter on and off. When the Digital Notch Filter is activated, the LED indicator will glow red. This is an automatic circuit, and there is no adjustment knob for the Digital Notch Filter.

ROOFING Switch

This button selects the bandwidth for the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s first IF Roofing Filter. Available selections are 3 kHz, 6 kHz, 15 kHz, or Auto, and the LED indicator will change according to the bandwidth selected.

Advice

Because the roofing filter is in the first IF, the protection it provides against interference is quite significant. When set to AUTO, the SSB bandwidth is 6 kHz, while CW is 3 kHz and FM/RTTY are 15 kHz. On a crowded SSB band, however, you may wish to select the 3 kHz filter, for the maximum possible interference rejection.

MODE Switches

A, B Button

Pressing the A or B switch will illuminate the respective indicator imbedded within the switch, allowing adjustment of the operating mode on the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) band. Pressing the A switch causes the indicator to glow Red, signifying Main (VFO-A) band is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the B switch will cause its indicator to glow Orange, signifying Sub (VFO-B) Band adjustment.

Advice

When changing bands, be sure to press the A or

B switch first, then press the appropriate Band selector switch, so as to change operating frequencies on the proper (Main or Sub) band.

LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, PKT Button

Pressing the LSB , USB , CW , AM , FM ,

RTTY , or PKT button will select the operating mode. Pressing the CW , AM , RTTY , or

PKT button multiple times will switch between the alternate operating features that can be used on these modes (covered later). Also, when you press and hold in the PKT button for one second, the user-programmed custom function setting mode will be activated.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

QMB (Quick Memory Bank) Switch

STO (Store) Button

Pressing this button copies operating information (frequency, mode, bandwidth, and also repeater direction/ shift frequency and CTCSS functions on the FM mode) into consecutive QMB Memories.

RCL (Recall) Button

Pressing this button recalls one of up to five Quick Memory Bank memories for operation.

RX Indicator/Switch

This switch, when pressed, engages the Main (VFOA) band receiver; the indicator will glow Green when the Main receiver is active. When the Main (VFO-A) receiver is active, pressing this button momentarily will mute the receiver, and the indicator will blink. Pressing the button once more will restore receiver operation, and the indicator will glow Green steadily.

TX Indicator/Switch

When this button is pushed, the indicator will glow Red, and the transmitter will be engaged on the same frequency and mode as ws set up for the Main (VFOA) band (subject to any Clarifier offset, of course).

Advice

If this indicator is not illuminated, it means that the Sub (VFO-B) TX indicator has been selected (it will be glowing Red). In this case, transmission will be effected on the frequency and mode programmed for the Sub (VFO-B) band.

Main Dial Knob

This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of the Main (VFO-A) Band or a recalled memory. Clockwise rotation of this knob increases the frequency. Default tuning increments are 10 Hz (100 Hz in AM and FM modes); when the FAST switch (# below) is pressed, the tuning steps increase. The available steps are:

Operating Mode 1 Step* 1Dial Rotation LSB/USB/CW/RTTY/PKT(LSB) 10 Hz (100 Hz) 10 kHz (100 kHz) AM/FM/PKT(FM) 100 Hz (1 kHz) 100 kHz (1 MHz)

*Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the FAST switch is On.

Advice

The tuning steps for the Main Dial (described in this section) are set, at the factory, to 10 Hz per step. Via Menu item [TUNING 129 MAIN DIAL STEP], however, you may change this setting from 10 Hz to 1 Hz instead. When 1 Hz basic steps are selected, the action of the FAST switch will be changed to 1/10 of the values listed above.

FAST Switch

Pressing this button will increase or decrease the tuning rate of the MAIN Tuning Dial Knob (# above) by a factor of ten, as mentioned in the previous section. When this function is activated, the LED inside the button will glow red.

LOCK Switch

This button toggles locking of the main tuning knob, to prevent accidental frequency changes. When the button is active, the MAIN Tuning Dial Knob (# , described previously) can still be turned, but the frequency will not change, and the LED inside the button will glow green.

NAR (Narrow) Switch

In the SSB/CW mode, this button is used to set the bandwidth of the DSP IF filters to a user-programmed bandwidth (default values are SSB: 1.8 kHz, CW/ RTTY/PSK: 300 Hz, AM: 6 kHz). When NAR has been engaged, the WIDTH knob (# , described later) will be disabled. In the AM mode, this button is used to toggle the receiver’s bandwidth between wide (9 kHz) and narrow (6 kHz). In the FM mode on the 28 MHz and 50 MHz bands, this button is used to toggle the FM deviation/bandwidth between wide (± 5.0 kHz Dev./25.0 kHz BW) and narrow (± 2.5 kHz Dev./12.5 kHz BW). Pressing the A or B button (located above the MODE selection buttons) will select either the main band (VFO-A) or sub band (VFO-B) for individual bandwidth setting.

Advice

When NAR has been engaged, the WIDTH knob will be disabled, although IF Shift still works normally.

SPLIT Switch

Pressing this button to activates split frequency operation between the Main (VFO-A) band, used for transmission and Sub (VFO-B) band, used for reception. The same name LED located at the right of the main tuning knob glows orange while this function is active. If you press and hold in the SPLIT switch for two seconds, the “Quick Split” feature will be engaged, whereby the Sub (VFO-B) band VFO will automatically be set to a frequency 5 kHz higher than the Main (VFO-A) band frequency, and the transceiver will be placed in the Split mode. Likewise, you may engage an instant quick split by pressing and holding in the

SPLIT switch for two seconds; Quick Split will be activated, and the transmit frequency will be set 5 kHz higher than the current receiver frequency.

TXW “TX Watch” Switch

Pressing this key lets you monitor the transmit frequency when split frequency operation is engaged. When receiving on the transmit frequency, the LED indicator will glow green. Press this key again to return to normal operation.

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C.S Switch

Press this button momentarily to recall a favorite Menu Selection directly. To program a Menu selection as the short-cut, press the MNU key (# , described later) to enter the Menu, then select the item you want to set as the shortcut. Now press and hold in the C/S key for two seconds; this will lock in the selected Menu item as the short-cut.

AB Switch

Press this button momentarily to transfer data from the Main (VFO-A) band frequency (or a recalled memory channel) to the Sub (VFO-B) band , overwriting any previous contents in the Sub (VFO-B) band. Use this key to set both Main (VFO-A) band and Sub (VFO-B) band receivers to the same frequency and mode.

BA Switch

Press this button momentarily to transfer data from the Sub (VFO-B) band frequency to the Main (VFOA) band, overwriting any previous contents in the Main (VFO-A) band. Use this key to set both Main (VFOA) band and Sub (VFO-B) band receivers to the same frequency and mode.





B Switch

Pressing this button momentarily exchanges the contents of the Main (VFO-A) band (or a recalled memory channel) and the Sub (VFO-B) band.

V/M Switch

This button toggles Main (VFO-A) band receiver operation between the memory system and the VFO. Either “VFO,” “MEM,” or “M TUNE” will be displayed to the left of the main frequency display field to indicate the current selection. If you have tuned off of a Memory channel frequency (M TUNE), pressing this button returns the display to the original memory contents (MEM), and pressing it once more returns operation to the Main VFO.

MA Switch

Pressing this button momentarily displays the contents of the currently-selected memory channel for three seconds. Holding this button in for 2 seconds copies the data from the currently-selected memory to the Main VFO (VFO-A), as two beeps sound. Previous data in the Main VFO will be overwritten.

AM Switch

Pressing and holding in this key for 1/2 second (until the double beep) copies the current operating data from the Main (VFO-A) band into the currently selected memory channel, overwriting any previous data stored there. Also, pressing and holding in this button after recalling a memory, without first retuning, causes the memory channel to be “masked,” and repeating the process restores the masked memory.

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S-Meter (Main Receiver)

There are five functions on the main multi-meter. The bottom five selections in the list below are transmit functions, determined by the position of the METER switch (# , described previously): S: Indicates the received signal strength on

the Main (VFO-A) band, from S-0 to S9 +60 dB.

PO: Indicates the RF Power Output, from 0 to

500 Watts on transmit.

COMP: Indicates the compression level of the

speech processor, from 0 to 20 dB.

IC: Indicates the final amplifier drain current

(ID), from 0 to 25 A.

SWR: Indicates the antenna system observed

standing wave ratio (SWR), from 1.0 to

5.0.

MIC LVL: Indicates the relative level of modulation

from the microphone amplifier stage; affected by the setting of the MIC knob (# , descibed previously).

S-Meter (Sub Receiver)

On receive, this meter displays signal strength of incoming signals as received on the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver. On transmit, this meter serves as the ALC meter. The function of this meter, on transmit, can be changed to indication or PA Voltage (VDD) via Menu item [DIS-

PLAY 019 RIGHT TX METER

ALC: Display of relative ALC voltage. On SSB, the

ALC level is chiefly controlled via the MIC knob (# , descibed previously).

VDD: Final amplifier FET Drain Voltage (nominal

value: 50 V).

A-BUSY Indicator

This LED glows green whenever the Main band (VFOA) receiver squelch is open. If this indicator is not illuminated, and reception seems to have been “lost” on the Main receiver for no apparent reason, check the position of the SQL control (# , described previously) and rotate it fully counter-clockwise to restore reception.

TX Indicator

This indicator glows Red during transmission. If you attempt to transmit while operating outside of an Amateur band, this indicator will blink Red, indicating an “out of band” condition.

B-BUSY Indicator

This LED glows green whenever the Sub band (VFOB) receiver squelch is open. If this indicator is not illuminated, and reception seems to have been “lost” on the Sub receiver for no apparent reason, check the position of the Sub (VFO-B) SQL control (# , described later) and rotate it fully counter-clockwise to restore reception.

Tuning Offset Indicator

This is a tuning scale that, as configured from the factory, provides a visual CW tuning indication of the incoming signal’s offset from your transceiver’s CW carrier frequency, as programmed by the position of the PITCH control (# , described previously).

Advice

Using Menu item [DISPLAY 016 BAR DISPLAY

SELECT

TUNE, Clarifier, VRF, or IF Notch function.

], you can choose indication of the CW -

SPLIT Indicator

This indicator glows Red when the “Split” mode is engaged (with the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) bands operating on different frequencies).

DUAL Indicator

This indicator glows Green when Dual Receive is engaged.

HI SWR Indicator

This indicator glows Red if the directional coupler and microprocessor detect an abnormally high SWR condition (over 3.0:1) that cannot be resolved by the Automatic Antenna Tuner.

Note

If this indicator lights up, check to be sure that you have the correct antenna selected on the current operating band. If so, you will need to check the condition of the antenna, its coaxial cable, and/or the connectors on the cable so as to locate and correct the fault.

Frequency Display (See Page 39)

The upper large display field indicates the current operating frequency on the Main (VFO-A) band, and its TX/RX status. The lower small display field indicates the current operating frequency on the Sub (VFO-B) band, and its TX/RX status.

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Advice

Sections (R.FLT) through (AFL) below pertain to operations associated with the Sub (VFO-B) band. Because their function is basically identical to that explained with respect to the Main (VFO-A) band, please see the Main (VFO-A) band discussions for detailed explanations of these controls, switches, and indicators.

R.FLT Switch (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

This switch allows selection of the Sub (VFO-B) band Roofing filter.

AGC ATT Switch (Reference: Main (VFO-A): )

AGC Switch

This switch selects the AGC characteristics for the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver.

ATT Switch

This switch selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to be applied to the Sub (VFO-B) receiver input.

VRF Switch (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

When the Sub (VFO-B) band VRF is engaged by this switch, the VRF switch will glow umber.

VRF NTCH Knobs

VRF Knob (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

This adjusts the center frequency of the Sub (VFO-B) band VRF filter, when engaged by the VRF switch (# above).

NTCH Knob (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

This adjusts the center frequency of the Sub (VFO-B) band IF Notch filter, when engaged by the NTCH switch (# below).

NTCH Switch

This switch turns the Sub (VFO-B) manual IF Notch filter On and Off. Adjustment of the center frequency of the Notch filter is provided by the NTCH knob (# above).

NB SQL Knobs (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

NB Knob

This adjusts the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver’s IF Noise Blanker level, when the Noise Blanker is engaged via the NB switch (# below).

SQL Knob

This knob provides adjustment of the Sub (VFO-B) abnd receiver’s noise Squelch system.

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NB Switch (except on FM mode) (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

This switch engages the Sub (VFO-B) band IF Noise Blanker. Adjustment of the Noise Blanker level is provided by the NB knob (# above).

SHIFT WIDTH Knobs (except on FM mode) (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

SHIFT Knob

This knob adjusts the center frequency of the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver’s DSP filter, with an adjustment range of ± 1 kHz.

WIDTH Knob

This knob varies the width of the IF DSP filter for the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver.

CONT Switch (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

This is the On/Off switch for the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver’s CONTOUR filter. When engaged, the CONT LED will glow Orange. Adjustment of the Sub (VFO-B) band CONTOUR filter’s frequency is provided by the CONT knob (# below).

CONT DNR

CONT (Contour) (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

This knob provides adjustment of the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver’s CONTOUR filter frequency.

Advice

Use the Menu items [RX DSP 080 SUB-CON-

TOUR-LEVEL TOUR-WIDTH

recevier’s CONTOUR filter.

DNR Knob (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

This knob is used to select one of the 16 available noise reduction parameters for the Sub (VFO-B) band recevier’s Digital Noise Reduction system.

] and [RX DSP 081 SUB-CON-

] to configure the Sub (VFO-B) band

DNR Switch (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

This button turns the Sub (VFO-B) band Digital Noise Reduction circuit on and off. When the Digital Noise Reduction is activated, the LED inside the button will glow umber. Adjustment of the Noise Reduction level is provided by the DNR knob (# below).

DNF Switch (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

This switch is the On/Off switch for the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver’s Digital Notch Filter. When turned On, the associated LED glows Umber.

AF GAIN RF GAIN (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

AF GAIN Knob

This is the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver’s Volume (AF GAIN) control.

RF GAIN Knob

This is the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver’s RF GAIN control, which adjusts the gain of the receiver’s RF and IF amplifier stages. This control is normally left in the fully clockwise position.

AFL Switch (Refer to Main (VFO-A): )

Pressing this button activates the Audio (AF) Limiter circuit of the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver. This will protect the audio amplifier from distortion, and protect your ears from high audio levels, caused by sudden peaks in audio input when the AGC is set to “OFF.” When the Audio Limiter circuit is activated, the LED inside the button will glow orange.

RF PWR BIAS Knobs

RF PWR Knob

This is the main RF Power output control for the transceiver, active in all operating modes. Clockwise rotation increases the power output. Adjust this control for the desired power output from the FT DX 9000MP, or for the desired system output when using a linear amplifier or transverter.

BIAS Knob

During SSB operation, pressing the CLASS-A button (# below) will lower the power putput to a maximum of 100 Watts, and the BIAS control will then provide adjustment of the final amplifier Bias level between classes AB and A. Full Class-A operation provides an ultra-clean SSB wafe-form. Because Class A is a high-bias, low-efficiency mode, you should monitor the heat sink temperature (using the “SWR” page on the External Display periodically to ensure that the operating temperature is within the safe range, and you may adjust the Bias level more toward the “AB” side if the heat sink gets too warm. The power output will not change if you adjust the setting of the BIAS control.

CLASS-A Switch

Pressing this switch engages the Class-A capability for the transmitter. The power output will be reduced to a maximum of 100 Watts, and the Bias level may be adjusted using the BIAS control (# above), described in the previous section. When Class-A opeatin is engaged, the Red LED inside this switch will light up. Press this switch once more to return to Class AB operation at a maximum power output of 400 Watts; the Red LED will shut off to confirm Class AB operation.

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CF Card Slot

This slot accepts the supplied Compact Flash (CF) Card, which allows storage, transfer, and recall of transceiver configuration data and operator preferences, along with Log Book data, etc. When the CF Card is successfully inserted, the Red LED by the slot will light up. To remove the card out from slot, press the small pushbutton at the right hand side of the slot.

Advice

If you get the [PLEASE CHECK A DISK] error message to the right of the MEM CARD indication on the External Display, check the position of the CF Card in the slot for proper alignment.

LCD Display

This 1.8 inch LCD display is used for viewing the status of the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) bands, and it indicates the Menu listing.

VDD/BIAS Meter

You may observe the Drain Voltage on the final amplifier FETs, using this meter. As well, the current Bias Level being utilized may be observed. Press the

VDD (# below) or BIAS (# below) switch

to select the desired information.

VDD Switch

Pressing this switch enables display of the final amplifier FET Drain Voltage on the VDD/BIAS meter (# above); a red LED will light up to confirm your selection. The display range is 0 ~ 60 Volts, and a reading of 50 Volts is normal during transmission.

BIAS Switch

Pressing this switch enables display of the final amplifier FET Bias Level currently in use; a red LED will light up to confirm your selection. During Class-A operation, the Bias Level will indicate “0%” during Class AB operation, and “100%” during Class A. Because the power output is fixed when the “Class A” mode has been engaged, you may adjust the Bias Level, according to the measured temperature, anywhere between Class AB and Class A, without having to worry about the drive level being applied to your linear amplifier.

TEMP/SWR Meter

This meter allows monitoring of the heat sink temperature or the SWR as measured at the rear-panel Antenna jack. Press the TEMP (# below) or SWR (# below) switch to select the desired display function.

TEMP Switch

Pressing this switch enables monitoring of the heat sink temperature; a red LED will light up to confirm your selection. The measurement range for the temperature display is 0 °C ~ 100 °C, and there are four stages of cooling fan speed that will,, progressively, increase the air flow if the temperature rises to near the “red zone” (80 °C or higher). Because of the advanced cooling system, there should never be a circumstance where the temperature will rise this high, but if you are operating in a hot environment, in Class A, and are making long transmissions, you may wish to reduce the Bias Level closer

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to Class AB to reduce the heat dissipation associated with Class A operation.

SWR Switch

Pressing this switch enables display of the antenna system SWR; a red LED will light up to confirm your selection. The SWR measured at the rear panel Antenna Jack will be displayed during transmission.

BAND Keys

These keys allow selection of the operating band. One key is provided for each Amateur band between

1.8 MHz and 50 MHz (except for the 60-meter band, covered via the Memory system). As well, direct frequency entry of the desired operating frequency may be accomplished using these keys. If you press and hold in the ENT key (associated with the BAND keys) for two seconds, white function-indication tabs will appear along the bottom of the monitor screen, indicating the effects of pushing the various BAND keys so as to execute commands associated with the particular display page selected. Pressing and holding in the ENT key once more (for two seconds or more) will disable the command key tabs, and will restore band selection using these keys.

CONTOUR Knob

This knob selects the desired Main (VFO-A) band CONTOUR filter response. The CONTOUR filter is engaged via the CONT switch (# below).

CONT Button

This button turns the Main (VFO-A) band CONTOUR filter on and off. When the CONTOUR filter is activated, the LED inside the button will glow umber. Adjustment of the CONTOUR filter’s center frequency is provided by the CONTOUR knob (# above).

Quick Note

There are times, when you’re trying to remove interference with a sharp DSP filter, that the remaining signal has a somewhat unnatural sound. this is caused by the cutting of some frequency components, leaving other components in excess. The CONTOUR filter allows you (especially) to roll off certain frequency components inside the remaining passband, but in a smooth manner that helps restore a natural sound and/ or raise intelligibility.

Advice

H The action of the CONTOUR filter (either null-

ing or peaking of frequency components as you adjust the center frequency) may be adjusted via Menu item [No.078 RX DSP MAIN-CON-

TOUR-LEVEL CONTOUR-WIDTH

H When the External Display (not supplied) is con-

nected, you may use the Audio Scope on the Audio Scope/Oscilloscope page on the External Display to help you adjust the setting of the Contour control for the optimum performance. The effect of the Contour adjustments will be easy to see on

] and [No.079 RX DSP MAIN-

the Audio Scope.

NR Knob

This knob selects the optimum Main (VFO-A) band Digital Noise Reduction response. The Noise Reduction circuit is engaged via the NR switch (# below).

NR Switch

This button turns the Main (VFO-A) band Digital Noise Reduction circuit on and off. When the Digital Noise Reduction is activated, the LED inside the button will glow umber. Adjustment of the Noise Reduction level is provided by the NR knob (# above).

VRF/µ Switch

This button turns the Main (VFO-A) band VRF filter on and off. While activated, the LED inside the button will glow red.

Quick Point

When the optional RF µ-Tuning Unit is installed, pressing this switch will engage the µ-Tuning preselector function. The µ-Tuning Units provide 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 Knob

This knob tunes the passband of the Main (VFO-A) band receiver’s RF filter for maximum receiver sensitivity (and out-of-band interference rejection).

Quick Point

When the optional RF µ-Tuning Unit is installed, this knob allows adjustment of the center frequency of the µ-Tuning filter passband.

NOTCH Knob

This adjusts the center frequency of the Main (VFOA) band IF Notch filter, when engaged by the

NOTCH switch (# below).

NOTCH Switch

This button turns the Main (VFO-A) band IF notch filter on and off. When the IF notch filter is activated, the LED inside the button will glow red. The Notch Filter center frequency is adjusted via the NOTCH knob (# above).

Advice

H The width of the notch may be set to either “Wide”

or “Narrow” via Menu #082 (IF-NOTCH-WIDTH) in the RX DSP Menu Group. Setting this selection to “Narrow” will provide a very sharp notch, with minimal disturbance to the incoming signal wave-form.

H When the External Display (not supplied) is con-

nected, you may use the Audio Scope on the Audio Scope/Oscilloscope page on the External Display to help you adjust the setting of the Notch filter control for the optimum performance. The effect of the Notch filter adjustments will be easy to see on the Audio Scope.

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MNU Key

This key is used to engage the configuration Menu. When this key is pressed the Menu Mode information will appear on the LCD, allowing selection and adjustment of the various Menu items. Use the MAIN Tuning Dial (# , described previously) to select the desired Menu item, then use the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# , described later) to adjust the setting of the selected Menu item. When you are done, press and hold in the MNU key for two seconds to save the revised settings and exit to normal operation.

AF GAIN RF GAIN Knobs

AF GAIN Knob

Clockwise rotation of this control increases the Volume level. Typically, you will operate with this control set past the 9 o’clock to 10 o’clock position.

RF GAIN Knob

This is the control that adjusts the gain of the Main (VFO-A) band receiver’s RF and IF stages. Clockwise rotation increases the gain level, and this control typically is left in the fully clockwise position, which provides maximum receiver gain. Using the Menu, it is possible to change the RF GAIN control (for the Main (VFO-A) band) to serve as the Sub (VFO-B) AF GAIN control. In this case, the Menu Item [GENERAL 038 AF/RF

DIAL SWAP

GAIN control function to the knob normally utilized for the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s AF GAIN control. In this way, both the Main and Sub receiver

AF GAIN controls will be on the same shaft, as

will the two receivers’ RF GAIN controls.

] will move the Main (VFO-A) RF

P.BACK Switch

Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to activate the recording feature of the internal Digital Voice Recorder. The Voice Recorder allows you to record the Main (VFOA) band receiver audio for the most-recent 30 seconds. While you’re recording the receiver audio, the LED in this button glows red. Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds once more to stop the recording, then press this button momentarily again to play back the receiver audio for the most-recent 30 seconds of reception before you stopped the recording. While playing back the receiver audio, the LED inside button will glow umber. Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds again to resume recording.

AFL Switch

Pressing this button activates the Audio (AF) Limiter circuit of the Main (VFO-A) band receiver. This will protect the audio amplifier from distortion, and protect your ears from high audio levels, caused by sudden peaks in audio input when the AGC is set to “OFF.” When the Audio Limiter circuit is activated, the LED inside the button will glow Umber.

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SHIFT WIDTH Knobs (except on FM mode)

SHIFT Knob

This knob provides adjustment of the IF DSP passband, using 20 Hz steps for precise adjustment and easy reduction of interference on either side of your operating frequency. The total adjustment range is ± 1 kHz. The normal operating setting for this knob is straight up, in the 12 o’clock position.

WIDTH Knob

The outer WIDTH knob, when turned to the 12 o’clock position, sets the overall IF bandwidth of the main band (VFO-A) receiver to its maximum bandwidth. Turning the WIDTH knob either direction, reduces the overall IF bandwidth of the main band (VFO-A) receiver. When the NAR (Narrow) filter selection is engaged, this control is disabled. The SHIFT control, however, is still fully functional. Use this control to narrow the IF DSP passband, as necessary, to reduce interference. The SHIFT control may be used to re-center the passband response on the incoming signal, and you may find that the CONTOUR and IF NOTCH filters may also help improve intelligibility and/or reduce interference. See also the discussions of controls CONT (# , de- scribed previously), DNR (# , described previously), and VRF/µ (# , described previously).

Advice

When the NAR switch (# , described previously) has been pushed, the WIDTH control no longer functions. The IF SHIFT system is still fully operational, however.

TX Indicator/Switch

This is the switch that turns the Sub (VFO-B) transmitter On and Off. When this button is pressed to transfer transmitter control to the Sub (VFO-B) frequency and mode, the Red LED imbedded within the switch will light up. Pressing this switch once more will transfer frequency/mode control back to the Main (VFOA) side, and the Red LED imbedded within this switch will turn off.

CLAR (Clarifier) Switch

When this switch is pushed, the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# , described later) will be enabled for the purpose of utilizing the CLAR/VFO-B knob as an “Offset tuning” control to allow tuning away from the Main (VFO-A) frequency.

BAND/MHz Switch

BAND Switch

Pressing this button momentarily allows you to select the main (VFO-A) operating band (Amateur bands) using the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# , described later).

MHz Switch

Pressing and holding in this button for 2 seconds allows you to tune the main band (VFO-A) frequency down or up in 1 MHz increments, using the CLAR/ VFO-B knob (# , described later).

B-DISP OFF Switch

Pressing this button causes the Sub (VFO-B) band frequency to be blanked out, for local rag-chews or other occasions when the additional display information is not needed. When this function is activated, the LED inside the button will glow green.

ACM (

Adjacent Channel monitor

) Switch

(CW Mode)

When using a narrow bandwidth, such as 300 Hz, on the Main (VFO-A) band receiver in the CW mode, pressing the ACM switch will take over the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver, and utilize it for monitoring the signal strength of any signals being received inside a 2.4 kHz window centered on your current operating frequency. You will not hear any of the interfering signals, but their signal strength will appear on the Sub (VFO-B) band S-meter.

RX Indicator/Switch

This is the switch that turns the Sub (VFO-B) receiver On and Off. When this button is pressed to make the Sub (VFO-B) receiver active, the Green LED imbedded within the switch will light up. Pressing the switch again will disable this receiver, and the imbedded Green LED will turn off.

MCH/GRP Switch

MCH Switch

Pressing this button momentarily allows you to select the memory channel using the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# , described later).

GRP Switch

Pressing and holding in this button for 2 seconds allows you to select the memory group using the CLAR/ VFO-B knob (# , described later).

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CLAR/VFO-B Knob

Depending on the status of the A/B switch (# , described later) the CLAR/VFO-B knob is used for functions associated with the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) frequency control registers.

FAST/RX Switch

FAST Switch

When the A/B switch (# , described later) is pushed, and the Umber lamp to the right of the CLAR/ VFO-B knob (# , described previously) lights up, the CLAR/VFO-B knob will be controlling the Sub (VFO-B) frequency; pressing the FAST/RX switch will increase the tuning rate by a factor of 10.

RX Switch

When the CLAR switch (# , described previously) is pressed (and its imbedded LED is illuminated), pressing the FAST/RX switch applies the programmed Clarifier offset to the Main (VFO-A) receive frequency. Press the FAST/RX switch 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 BMODE/CLEAR switch (see details in # below).

BAND/MHz / TX Switch

BAND/MHz

When the A/B switch (# , described later) is pressed, and the Orange lamp to the right of the

CLAR/VFO-B knob (# , described previously) lights up, pressing the BAND/MHz switch allows you to rotate this knob for selection of the Amateur band to be used for the Sub (VFO-B) band.

TX Switch

When the CLAR switch (# , described previously) is pressed (and its imbedded LED is illuminated), pressing the BAND/MHz / TX switch applies the programmed Clarifier offset to the Main (VFO-A) transmit frequency. Press the FAST/RX switch (# , described previously) once more to return the transmitter to the Main (VFO-A) frequency shown on the main frequency display field; the Clarifier offset will still be present, though, in case you want to use it again. To cancel the Clarifier offset, press the

B.MODE/CLEAR switch (see details in # below).

B.MODE/CLEAR Switch

B.MODE Switch

When the A/B switch (# below) is pressed, and the Orange lamp to the right of the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# , described previously) lights up, pressing the B.MODE/CLEAR switch allows you to rotate this knob for selection of the operating mode to be used on the Sub (VFO-B) band.

CLEAR Switch

When the CLAR switch (# , described previously) is pressed (and its imbedded LED is illuminated), pressing the B.MODE/CLEAR switch clears out any frequency offset you have programmed into the Clarifier register (thereby setting the offset to “Zero”).

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A/B Switch

The A/B switch controls the determines whether the actions of the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# , described previously) will be applied to the Main (VFOA) band (“CLAR” option), or the Sub (VFO-B) band (“VFO-B option”). Pressing this switch once causes the Orange lamp to the right of the CLAR/VFO-B knob to light up; in this case, rotation of the CLAR/VFO-B knob affects operation on the Sub (VFO-B) band (tuning, etc.). Pressing the A/B switch once more causes the Orange lamp to turn off; in this instance, rotation of the

CLAR/VFO-B knob affects operations associated

with the Main (VFO-B) band (Clarifier function, etc.).

Advice

Functions Associated with Main (VFO-A) Control

In the case of Main (VFO-A) control, this 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. For Main (VFO-A) control, be sure that the Orange lamp beside this control is not illuminated. If the Orange lamp is turned on, press the

A/B switch (# ) to turn it off.

Clarifier Operation

When the CLAR switch (# ) is pushed, this knob may be used to program an offset of up to ± 9.99 kHz from the Main (VFO-A) frequency. This offset is only applied, however, to the receive or transmit frequency if the and/or BAND/MHz / TX key (# ), respectively, have been pushed. To apply the programmed frequency offset to the Receive frequency, press the to the Main-VFO-A frequency, without the offset, press the

FAST/RX key once more. To apply the programmed frequency offset to the Transmit frequency, press the To return the transmitter to the Main-VFO-A frequency, without the offset, press the To reset the Clarifier frequency to “0” offset, press the MODE/CLEAR

Functions Associated with Sub (VFO-B) Operation

When the A/B switch (# ) is pressed, the Orange lamp to the right of the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) will light up, and this knob will now be exercising control functions associated with the Sub (VFO-B) frequency control register. If the Orange lamp is not illuminated, please press the

FAST/RX key momentarily. To return

BAND/MHz / TX key momentarily.

BAND/MHz / TX key once more.

switch (# ).

FAST/RX key (# )

B-

A/B switch. Rotation of the knob will now control the Sub (VFO-B) frequency.

Sub (VFO-B) FAST Tuning

When the FAST/RX switch (# ) is pressed, the imbedded LED will light up, and tuning of the Sub (VFO-B) frequency will increae by a factor of 10. Press the button once more to return to the normal tuning rate.

FAST/RX

Sub (VFO-B) BAND/MHz Up/Down Control

If you press the BAND/MHz / TX (# ) switch momentarily, the imbedded LED will light up, and this knob may now be used for selection of the desired Amateur band. Pressing the Up/Down Band selection, and the LED will turn off. If you press and hold in the seconds, the imbedded LED will light up, and this knob may now be used for Up/Down tuning of the Sub (VFO-B)

BAND/MHz / TX switch once again will cancel

BAND/MHz / TX switch for 2

BAND/MHz Up/Down Control

When the BAND/MHz key (# ) is pressed momentarily, the Red LED imbedded in the switch will light up, and you may then use this knob for selecting the desired Amateur band. If you have engaged the “My Bands” feature via Menu #135, this knob will select from among just the Amateur bands that you have included in the “My Bands” list. If you press and hold in the onds, the imbedded LED will glow Orange, and this knob may now be used for rapid tuning in 1 MHz frequency steps.

BAND/MHz key for 2 sec-

Memory Channel/Memory Group Control

Pressing the MCH/GRP key (# ) momentarily will enable the use of this knob for selection of the desired Memory Channel. Pressing and holding in the onds will enable the use of this knob for selecting the desired Memory Group.

frequency in 1 MHz steps. Press the switch momentarily to cancel Up/Down tuning; the imbedded LED will turn off.

MCH/GRP key for two sec-

BAND/MHz / TX

Sub (VFO-B) Mode Selection

When the B.MODE/CLEAR switch (# ) is pressed, the imbedded LED will light up, and this knob may now be used for selection of the operating mode for Sub (VFO-B) band operation. Pressing the will cancel mode selection, and the imbedded LED will turn off.

B.MODE/CLEAR key once more

Note

Mode selection may also be accomplished by pressing the

B switch (# ), then pressing the appropriate Mode switch

(# ) to the left of the Main tuning Dial.

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VFO-A

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ANT “1”

ANT “3”

ANT “2”

ANT “4”

RX ANT

RX OUT

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MAIN

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RX OUT

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)

ANTENNA SWITCH

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RX ANTENNA SWITCH

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RX ANTENNA SWITCH

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TX/RX RELAY

Transmitter Section

Main (VFO-A) Receiver

Sub (VFO-B) Receiver

BPF

ANT

Connect your main antenna(s) here, using a type-M (PL-

259) plug and coaxial feedline for each. These antenna ports are always used for transmission, and also are used for reception unless a separate receive antenna is also used for the main receiver. The internal antenna tuner affects only the antenna(s) connected here, and only during transmission. These connectors utilize Teflon

insulation for extreme durability and to ensure stable impedance over the entire frequency range.

RX OUT

These BNC jacks provide output of the receiver signal lines from the Antenna jacks which are connected to the Main (VFO-A) and sub (VFO-B) front ends.

ANTENNA SWITCH

DC IN

Connect this socket to the OUTPUT socket on the FPS9000H External Power Supply. This socket provides DC power supply voltage for the FT DX 9000MP.

MIC

This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone utilizing a traditional YAESU HF-transceiver pinout.

REMOTE

By plugging in the supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad to this gold-plated jack, direct access to the FTDX9000MP CPU is provided for control functions such as contest memory keying, plus frequency and function control. This jack may also be also used for remote control of the VL-1000 Linear Amplifier, if used.

+13.8V

This gold-plated output jack provides regulated, separately fused 13.8 VDC at up to 200 mA, to power an external device such as a packet TNC. Make sure your device does not require more current (if it does, use a separate power source).

PTT

This gold-plated input jack may be used to provide manual transmitter activation using a footswitch or

RX ANT

This type-M jack is for a separate receive-only antenna. An antenna connected here can be used, by both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers, when the RX ANT button (# ) on the front panel is pressed. If you want to use some special kind of external bandpass filter or preamplifier, you may connect it between the RX OUT and RX ANT jacks, as shown in the illustration.

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other switching device. Its function is identical to the

MOX button (# ) on the front panel. The same line is available at the PACKET and RTTY jacks for TNC control. Open-circuit voltage is +13.5 VDC, and closed-circuit current is 5 mA.

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REAR PANEL

PATCH

This gold-plated RCA input jack accepts transmitter audio - either AFSK or voice - for transmission. This line is mixed with the microphone audio input line, so the microphone should be disconnected if using this jack and mixing is not desired. The optimum impedance is 500 ~ 600 Ohms, and the nominal input level should be 1 mV.

EXT SPKR

The EXT SPKR two-contact output jacks are gold plated, providing audio from the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers for an FPS-9000H’s speakers. Inserting a plug into one of these jacks disables the corresponding internal loudspeaker. Impedance is 4 ~ 8 Ohms.

AF OUT

This gold-plated 3-contact jack provides dual-channel low-level receiver output, for recording or external amplification. Peak signal level is 3 Vrms at 10 kOhms. Main (VFO-A) band receiver audio is on the left channel (tip), and Sub (VFO-B) band receiver audio is on the right channel (ring). A stereo amplifier or recorder is recommended, to record each receiver’s audio separately when dual reception is enabled (audio from either receiver, or both, may be used via this jack). The front panel AF GAIN knobs do not affect the signals at this jack.

RTTY

This 4-pin input/output jack provides connections for an RTTY terminal unit. Pinout is shown on page 125. The receiver audio level at this jack is at a constant 100 mV (@600 Ohms) level. FSK keying at this jack is accomplished by a closure of the SHIFT line to ground by the terminal unit.

PACKET

This 5-pin input/output jack provides receiver audio and squelch signals, and accepts transmit (AFSK) audio and PTT control, from an external Packet TNC. Pinout is shown on page 124. The receiver audio level at this jack is approximately 100 mV (@600 Ohms).

TRV

This gold-plated RCA jack provides a low level RF output for use with a transverter. Maximum output is approximately –20 dBm (0.01 mW) at 50 Ohms.

ACC

This is an accessory jack which is used at the factory for adjustment of the radio. Please do not connect any cable or accessory to this terminal.

TXGND

This jack’s center pin is closed to ground while the transceiver's transmitter is engaged. It may be used for control of a peripheral device, most typically a linear amplifier. To enable this jack, please set Menu item [TX GNRL 157 EXT AMP TX-GND] to the “ENABLE” selection. This RCA connector is goldplated, and the specifications are shown below.

BAND DATA

BAND DATA1

This 7-pin output jack used for control of the VL-1000 Solid-state Linear Amplifier.

BAND DATA2

This 8-pin output jack provides band selection data which may be used for control of optional accessories such as the VL-1000 Solid-state Linear Amplifier.

EXT ALC

This gold-plated RCA input jack accepts negative-going external ALC (Automatic Level Control) voltage from a linear amplifier, to prevent over-excitation by the transceiver. Acceptable input voltage range is 0 to –4 VDC.

ROTATOR

This 5-pin MINI-DIN Jack accepts a cable connected to a YAESU G-800DXA/-1000DXA/-2800DXA Antenna Rotator. You may control the antenna azimuth rotation (and rotation speed) using the Function buttons on the front panel. (Listed models are current as of early 2005).

KEY

This 1/4-inch gold-plated phone jack accepts a CW key or keyer paddle. A 2-contact plug cannot be used in this jack. Key-up voltage is +5 V, and key-down current is 1 mA. Plug wiring is shown on page 16, and this jack may be configured for keyer, “Bug,” “straight key,” or “computer keying interface operation” via Menu item [MODE-CW 043 R-KEYER TYPE] (see page 137).

CAT

This 9-pin serial DB-9 jack allows external computer control of the FT DX 9000MP. Connect a serial cable here and to the RS-232C COM port on your personal computer (no external interface is required).

GND

Use this terminal to connect the transceiver to a good earth ground, for safety and optimum performance. Use a large diameter, short braided cable for making ground connections, and please refer to page 13 for other notes about proper grounding.

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REAR PANEL

COM

Connect a GPS receiver capable of supplying NMEA data (not supplied) to this jack. When you connect the GPS receiver to this jack, the FT DX 9000MP will automatically set your current location automatically into the “World Map” page of the External Display (not supplied).

KEY BOARD

Connect your keyboard (not supplied) to one of these jacks in accordance with your keyboard type (“USB” or “PS/2”) to use the Smart Memory Card for storage of logbook data, and for input of your location when setting up the World Clock.

AUDIO OUT

This terminal is for future expansion of the transceiver’s capabilities. It is designed for connection to a computer’s sound card input, but at this time it is not supported.

AUDIO IN

This terminal is for future expansion of the transceiver’s capabilities. It is designed for connection to a computer’s sound card output, but at this time it is not supported.

DISPLAY

Connect an External Display (not supplied) to this jack.

USB Jack

This jack supports the USB 1.1 protocol, for connection of a USB keyboard.

Note

Other types of USB-related accessories (other than a keyboard) are not supported by this jack, and must not be connected here.

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FREQUENCY DISPLAY

Main (VFO-A) Band TX/RX Indicators

These combination lamp-buttons select and indicate the transmit/receive status of the Main (VFO-A) band. When the green “RX” lamp is lit, the receiving frequency is under control of the main knob and display (either VFO-A or a recalled memory channel). When the red “TX” lamp is lit, the transmitting frequency is under control of the main knob and display. Thus, for “normal” (non-split) operation, both the red and green lamps associated with the main tuning knob will be illuminated.

Main (VFO-A) Frequency Display

This is the Main (VFO-A) band frequency display.

Advice

When setting the CTCSS frequency for Encoding or Tone Squelch operation, the tone information will appear in this area during setup.

Sub (VFO-B) Band TX/RX Indicators

These combination lamp-buttons select and indicate the transmit/receive status of the Sub (VFO-B) band.

Sub (VFO-B) Band Frequency Display

This is the Sub (VFO-B) band frequency display.

Advice

The Tone Encoder/Decoder frequency is indicated during the setup process.

Multi-Panel

This field within the frequency display area provides several indications, depending on the frequency control mode in use:

CLAR (Clarifier)

This window displays the Clarifier frequency offset from the Main (VFO-A) band frequency. The Clarifier is engaged when the CLAR LED is illuminated.

MR (Memory Recall)

When the MCH/GRP switch (# ) is pushed, the currently-selected Memory channel or Memory Group number will be displayed in this window.

MT (Memory Tune)

If you rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob (“ ) (or change the mode) during memory operation, the transceiver will change into the “Memory tune” mode to indicate that the memory contents have been temporarily changed; “ ” lights up to confirm this change.

Repeater Shift Data

During FM operation, the Repeater Shift will be indicated in this window. A Negative frequency shift will be indicated by “-” while a Positive frequency shift will be indicated by “+” in the window. During Simplex operation (no shift), “S” will be displayed.

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FPS-9000H FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Main Power Switch

This is the power supply’s main ON (I)/OFF (O) switch. If this Main Power Switch is not set to the “ON (I)” position, the FT DX 9000MP’s POWER switch will not function.

Speaker

Two large-aperture (4”/100 mm) high-fidelity speakers are provided, one each on the left and right faces of the speaker enclosure. The left speaker puts out audio from the Main (VFOA) receiver, while the right speaker puts out audio from the Sub (VFO-B) receiver, and the two speakers operate independently.

MUTE A and MUTE B Switches

Pressing the MUTE(A) switch will mute the audio from the Main (VFO-A) receiver; similarly, pressing the MUTE(B) switch will mute the audio from the Sub (VFO-B) receiver. The Mute capability is particularly useful during Dual Receive operation, when you may wish to concentrate on one signal or the other temporarily without the distraction from the audio from the alternate receiver.

OUTPUT Switch

If you press the OUTPUT switch (when the [A+B] switch has already been pushed), the two speakers become combined, producing an effective doubling of the speaker aperture (to 8” or 200 mm). This yields a significant enhancement of overall tonal quality. Press the OUTPUT switch once more to restore separate operation of the speakers, whereby the left speaker puts out audio from the Main (VFO-A) receiver, while the right speaker puts out audio from the Sub (VFO-B) receiver.

Front Legs

The left and right case legs, in the front, may be extended so as to match the height of the (raised) FT DX 9000MP. See page 5 for details.

Headphone Jacks

The “A/A+B” Headphone Jack supplies audio from the Main (VFO-A) receiver. The “B/A+B” Headphone Jack supplies audio from the Sub (VFO-B) receiver. If the OUTPUT switch has been pressed, both headphone jacks will provide mixed audio from the two receivers.

FILTER Switch

The left FILTER(A) switch engages the audio filter for the Main (VFO-A) receiver. The right FILTER(B) switch engages the audio filter for the Sub (VFO-B) receiver. The audio filters feature three high-cut (2.4 kHz, 1 kHz, and 700 Hz) and two low-cut (500 Hz and 300 Hz) settings each. To disable the audio filters, please set the respective switch to its “NORM” selection.

LOW CUT

NORM

300

500

700

2.4k

NORM

The audio filter is disabled. Audio below 300 Hz is attenuated at a rate of -6 dB/octave. Audio below 500 Hz is attenuated at a rate of -6 dB/octave.

HIGH CUT

Audio above 700 Hz is attenuated at a rate of -6 dB/octave. Audio above 1000 Hz is attenuated at a rate of -6 dB/octave. Audio above 2400 Hz is attenuated at a rate of -6 dB/octave. The audio filter is disabled.

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FPS-9000H REAR PANEL

Cooling Fan

This cooling fan provides ventilation for the power supply circuitry. When the main power switch is turned on, the fan will be engaged.

AUDIO Jack

INPUT A

This jack connects to the FT DX 9000MP’s EXT SPKR A jack. The INPUT A terminal accepts audio input from the transceiver's Main (VFO-A) receiver. When the cable from INPUT A is connected to the radio’s EXT SPKR A jack, the internal “A” speaker in the transceiver will be cut off automatically. This jack is gold-plated, for high performance.

INPUT B

This jack connects to the FT DX 9000MP’s EXT SPKR B jack. The INPUT B terminal accepts audio input from the transceiver’s Main (VFO-B) receiver. When the cable from INPUT B is connected to the radio’s EXT SPKR A jack, the internal “B” speaker in the transceiver will be cut off automatically. This jack is gold-plated, for high performance.

OUTPUT

This is an audio output terminal that may be used for tape recordings and other purposes. The audio delivered from the OUTPUT jack is affected by the high- and low-cut filters, and while the audio normally is mixed (VFO-A/B), the

MUTE switches on the front panel allow you to disable either the “A” or “B” receiver, so that only one receiver's audio is passed to the OUTPUT jack. Because the audio at the OUTPUT jack is affected by the transceiver’s AF GAIN control, you can use that control to set the optimum audio output level for the intended purpose. This jack is gold-plated, for high performance.

BREAKER Switch

The circuit breaker will trip automatically if an overcurrent or other potentially-dangerous anomaly is detected.

Advice

If the breaker trips, please inspect the transceiver and power supply to see if the problem can be found. Once you are satisfied that nothing obvious is wrong, push the breaker switch in until you hear a “click.” This will reset the breaker.

AC Power Cable (Input)

This is the input port for AC voltage. The FPS-9000H uses a “universal” input from 100 to 240 Volts AC. Power consumption is as described below:

AC Input voltage: AC100 ~ 240V (50-60Hz) Current Consumption: 13.2A ~ 5.2A

DC Power Cable (Output)

This is the DC output cable from the power supply, and it should be connected to the appropriate jack on the rear panel of the FT DX 9000MP. The DC output is 50 Volts, with maximum current of 24 Amps.

Note

Please be sure that both the transceiver’s front panel

POWER switch and the FPS-9000H’s main power switch are both turned off any time you plug in or unplug any power cable to/from the FPS-9000H. This will avoid the possibility of possibly-damaging spikes and/or electrical shock.

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FH-2 OPERATION

LOCK

OFFON

The supplied Remote Control Keypad “FH-2” can be used to control the voice memory capability for the SSB/AM/FM modes, and the contest memory keyer for the CW mode. You can also play back up to 30 seconds of incoming received audio, as well, for verification of a missed callsign or other purposes. Among the specific capabilities of the FH-2 are:

H Five channels of storage and playback of voice memory (20 seconds each), using your own voice for recording (see

page 95).

H Playback of the last 30 seconds of incoming receiver audio (see page 54). H On CW, the FH2 provides storage and recall of CW messages for repetitive CQ and contest number transmissions (see

page 108).

Voice Memory/CW Message Memory

Selection Keys (5 Channels)

In the case of Voice Memory, up to 20 seconds of audio may be stored on each channel. For CW messages and CW Text messages, up to 50 characters (“PARIS” specification) may be stored into each channel.

Text Memory Programming Keys

These keys are used for navigation when selecting text characters for the programming of Contest and Text memories.

Playback Key

This key replicates the action of the P.BACK (“Playback”) switch on the front panel of the transceiver, and is used for playing back the last 30 seconds of recorded receiver audio.

LOCK Switch

This switch may be used to lock out the FH-2’s keys, to prevent accidental activation of FH-2 operation.

MEM Key

This key is pressed for the purpose of storing either a Voice Memory or a Contest Keyer Memory channel’s contents.

DEC Key

When utilizing the sequential contest number capability of the Contest Keyer, press this key to decrement (back up) the current Contest Number by one digit (i.e. to back up from #198 to #197, etc.).

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Before turning on main power, please verify the following items once more.

 Have you made all ground connections securely? See page 13 for details.  Do you have your antenna(s) connected to the rear-panel Antenna jack(s)? See page 14 for details.  Is your microphone (and/or key or paddle) connected? See page 15 and 16 for details.  If using a linear amplifier, have all interconnections been successfully completed? See page 17 and 18 for details.  Please rotate both

the transceiver turns on. See page 32 for details.

 Rotate the  When first using the transceiver on a voice mode, you must tell it which microphone jack you wish to use (by default,

the front panel’s “Cannon” (XLR) connector is connected, and the rear panel’s 8-pin round mic jack is not connected. You may use Menu [MODE-SSB 069 SSB MIC SELECT] to set the desired microphone jack for the LSB and USB modes. Similarly, use Menu [MODE-AM 040 AM MIC SELECT] for the AM mode, and Menu [MODE-FM 059

FM MIC SELECT

Note

If the wrong microphone jack is selected, voice transmission will not be possible.

 Once AC power is applied, please refer to the “Data Manegement Operation Manual” and perform the setup for the

Local Time. If this setup procedure is not performed, the World Clock and Logbook functions will not operate correctly.

 If your AC mains power should suffer a significant fluctuation or interruption, we recommend that you go through a

complete power-up cycle, in order to ensure that all circuits are properly initialized. To do this, be sure the front panel Power switch is turned off, then set the FPS-9000H’s Power switch to the “O” position. Now unplug the AC cable from the AC line, and wait ten seconds. The start-up procedure is described on the next page.

PERATION

AF GAIN controls to their fully counter-clockwise positions, to avoid a loud blast of audio when

RF PWR control fully counter-clockwise, to set minimum power at first. See page 32 for details.

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POWER Switch

1. Set the FPS-9000H’s Power switch to “I.”

2. Press and hold in the front-panel POWER switch (# ) for two seconds

to turn the transceiver on.

3. After about 50 seconds, all circuits will

be initialized. the transceiver will start up on 7.000.00 MHz LSB, and normal operation may resume.

Note

To turn power off, press and hold in the front panel

POWER switch for two seconds.

Quick Note

If the External display is connected, the opening screen on the External display will be gray, and some text notes advising status during the boot-up sequence may appear. When the radio is turned on for the first time, it takes about 50 seconds (from turning the radio on to completing the self- check) until the radio becomes ready to use; however, from the next time you turn it on, it will take around 10 seconds until the transceiver is ready for full operation.

4. Rotate the AF GAIN knob

(# ) to set a comfortable audio level on incoming signals or noise. Clockwise rotation of the AF GAIN knob increases the volume level.

Note

When using headphones, start by rotating the AF GAIN control counter-clockwise, then bring the volume level up after you put the headphones on. this will minimize the chance of damage to your hearing caused by an unexpectedly-high audio level.

5. Press the MAIN RX (# ) switch to engage the

Main (VFO-A) receiver, the imbeded LED will glow Green.

MODE Switch

RX Switch

AF GAIN Knob

Advice

If you press the MAIN RX key when the imbedded LED is already glowing Green, the LED will now blink on and off; this indicates that the Main (VFO-A) receiver is temporarily muted. Just press the MAIN RX key once more to restore Main (VFO-A) receiver operation. Press the SUB RX switch (# ) to engage Dual Reception (using Sub the (VFO-B) receiver in addition to the Main (VFO-A) receiver). When you press the SUB RX key, its imbedded LED will glow green; pressing this key once more will turn off the Sub (VFOB) receiver, and the impeded LED will glow dark. Use the Sub Receiver’s AF GAIN knob (#) to adjust the Sub (VFO-B) receiver volume level.

6. Press the A switch (# ) to enable the capability to change the operation for the Main (VFO-A) band the imbedded LED will glow Red.

7. Press the BAND key (# ) corresponding to the Amateur band on which you wish to begin operation.

Advice

 One-touch selection of each Amateur band be-

tween 1.8 and 50 MHz is provided.

 If you press the BAND/MHz key (# ) mo-

mentarily, the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) may be used as a band selection knob. If the CLAR/ VFO-B knob is pressed and held in for two seconds, rotation of the

BAND/MHz key allows frequency navigation in 1 MHz steps.

 When the BAND/MHz key’s imbedded LED

is illuminated, the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) controls the functions associated with the BAND/ MHz key.

 Depending on the setting of the A/B switch

(# ), the function of the CLAR/VFO-B knob will change. Please see page 35 for more details.

BAND Key

A/B SwitchBAND/MHz Switch

CLAR/VFO-B Knob

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MODE Switch CLAR/VFO-B Knob

 The FT DX 9000MP utilizes a triple band-stack

VFO selection technique, that permits you to store up to three favorite frequencies and modes onto each band’s VFO register. For example, you may store one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and USB, then recall these VFOs by successive, momentary presses of the [14] MHz band key. Each Amateur band key may similarly have up to three frequency/mode settings applied.

8. Press one of the ANTENNA SELECT (1~4) switches (# ) to select the appropriate antenna for the band in use; alternatively, if one is connected, you may also press the RX antenna selection switch (# ). Up to four TX/RX antennas may be connected, or one RX-only antenna.

Advice

Once you have made your antenna selection, that antenna is “remembered” by the microprocessor in conjunction with the VFO register (frequency and mode) in use when you chose that particular antenna.

9. Press the appropriate MODE key (# ) to select the desired operating mode.

Advice

 By convention in the Amateur

bands, LSB is used on the 7 MHz and lower bands (with the exception of 60 meters), while USB is utilized on the 14 MHz and higher bands.

 When changing modes from SSB to CW, you will

observe a frequency shift on the display. this shift represents the BFO offset between the “zero beat” frequency and the audible CW pitch (tone) you can hear (the pitch is programmed by the

PITCH control (# )), even though the actual tone that you hear is not changing. If you do not want this frequency shift to appear when changing modes from (for example) USB to CW, use the Menu item [MODE-CW 050 CW FREQ

DISPLAY

], described on page 138.

FAST Switch

MAIN Dial KnobSQL Knob

 When operating on the FM mode, rotate the

SQL (Squelch) control (# ) clockwise just to the point where the background noise is just silenced. This is the point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals. Excessive advancement of the

SQL control will degrade the ability of the receiver to detect weak signals. Adjustment of the Sub (VFO-B) band Squelch is accomplished using the Sub SQL control (# ).

10. Rotate the MAIN Tuning Dial knob (# ) to tune around the band, and begin normal operation.

Quick Note

 Clockwise rotation of the Main tuning Dial in-

creases the operating frequency, one “step” of the synthesizer at a time; similarly, counter-clockwise rotation of the MAIN Tuning Dial knob will decrease the frequency. Two steps, one “normal” and one “fast,” are available on each operating mode. Pressing the

FAST key (# ) engages the “Fast” tuning se-

lection.

Operating Mode 1 Step 1 Dial Rotation LSB, USB, CW, RTTY, 10Hz [100Hz]10kHz [100kHz

)

PKT (LSB AM, FM, PKT (FM)100Hz [1kHz]100kHz [1MHz

[ ]: FAST switch set to “ON”

 It is possible to separate the frequency change over

one dial rotation, while operating solely on the CW mode, using the Menu items [TUNING 129 MAIN DIAL STEP], and [TUNING 130 MAIN DIAL CW FINE]. See page 146.

 If you want to navigate quickly, so as to effect

rapid frequency change, there are several techniques available: o Direct keyboard frequency entry of the fre-

quency (see page 59).

o Use the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) to tune

in 1 MHz steps (see page 57).

o Use the microphone’s Up/Down scanning keys,

if your microphone is so equipped.

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Frequency Display

V/M Key

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OPERATION ON 60-METER (5 MHZ

The FT DX 9000MP includes the capability for transmission and reception on the five spot frequencies assigned to the Amateur Service in the United States. To operate on the 5 MHz band:

1. Press the V/M key (# ) once to enter the “Memory” mode (a memory channel number “USX” will appear on the display in the Multi-Panel in the Frequency display (# ).

2. Memory channels “US1” through “US5” are pre-programmed, at the factory, with the permitted frequencies in the 5 MHz band, and the USB mode is automatically selected on these channels.

3. To exit from 60-meter operation and return to the VFO mode, just press the V/M key.

Note

The frequencies and operating mode for 5 MHz band operation are both fixed, and may not be changed.

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CLAR (CLARIFIER

The CLAR button and CLAR/VFO-B knob are used to offset either the receive, transmit, or both frequencies from their settings on the Main (VFO-A) band frequency (the Clarifier does not affect the Sub (VFO-B) band, however). The four small numbers on the Multi Display Window show the current Clarifier offset. The Clarifier controls on the FT DX 9000MP are designed to allow you to preset an offset (up to ± 9.999 kHz) without actually retuning, and then to activate it via the Clarifier’s RX ( FAST R X ) and TX ( BAND/MHz TX ) buttons. This feature is ideal for following a drifting station, or for setting small frequency offsets sometimes utilized in DX “Split” work.

Here is the technique for utilizing the Clarifier:

1. Press the CLAR switch (# ). The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Red, and “CLAR” will appear on the display to signify that rotation of the CLAR/ VFO-B knob (# ) will allow setting of a frequency offset.

2. Press the FAST/RX switch (# ). On the display, “RX” will appear, and the programmed offset will be applied to the receive frequency.

3. Rotation of the CLAR/VFO-B knob will allow you to modify your initial offset on the fly. Offsets of up to ± 9.99 kHz may be set using the Clarifier.

To cancel the application of the offset to the receiver frequency temporarily, press the FAST/RX switch. The “CLAR RX” notation will disappear from the display.

)

PERATION ON MAIN

(

VFO-A

)

FAST RX Switch

CLAR Switch

CLAR/VFO-B Knob

B.MODE/CLEAR Key

To cancel Clarifier operation, press the CLAR switch.

Advice

Turning the Clarifier Off simply cancels the application of the programmed offset from the receive and/or transmit frequencies. To clear out the programmed Clarifier offsert altogether, and reset it to “zero,” press the B.MODE CLEAR switch (# ). The programmed offset is displayed in the small multi-channel window of the frequency display.

Note

If the Clarifier seems not to be operating, check to see if the Umber lamp to the right of the CLAR/VFO-B knob is illuminated. If so, pressing the A/B switch (# ) will cause the Orange lamp to the right of the CLAR/VFOB knob to go out. Now press the CLAR switch to begin Clarifier operation.

The LED Bar Display provides a graphical representation of the Clarifier offset.

On CW, the Bar Display field is used for CW Center Tuning, instead of Clarifier Offset, as the transceiver is configured at the factory. If you wish to change this, so that the Clarifier Offset is also displayed on CW, use the following procedure:

1. Press the MNU key (# ) to enter the Menu mode.

2. Rotate the MAIN Tuning Dial knob (# ) to select Menu item [DISPLAY 016 BAR DISPLAY

SELECT

3. Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) to select “CLAR” (replacing the default “CW-TUNE” selection).

4. Press and hold in the MNU key for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

Without changing the receive frequency, you may alternatively apply the Clarifier offset to the transmit frequency (typically, for “split” DX pile-ups). See page 97 for details.

(TX frequency < RX frequency)

(TX frequency = RX frequency)

(TX frequency > RX frequency)

TXCLAR

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LOCK

You may lock the setting of the Main Tuning Dial, to prevent accidental frequency change.

To lock out the MAIN Tuning Dial knob (# ), just press the LOCK switch (# ) that is located to the right of the Dial. To unlock the Dial setting, and restore normal tuning, just press the LOCK switch once more.

LOCK Switch

DIM

The illumination level of the analog meters, main frequency display, and the LCD display may be reduced, if you are using the transceiver in a dark environment where high brightness is not desired.

To reduce the illumination level, press the DIM switch (# ), located to the left of the leftmost analog meter. To restore full brightness, press the

DIM switch once more.

You may also customize the amount of brightness reduction engaged by the pressing of the DIM switch, and may use different brightness levels for different front panel areas. Menu item [DISPLAY 014 DIMMER-METER] adjusts the brightness level of the analog meters and the LCD display, while menu item [DISPLAY 015 DIMMER-VFD] sets the brightness levels of the main frequency display (these settings are effective only when the DIM switch is pressed).

LCD Display Brightness (Brightness) Adjustment

By following the procedure below, you may adjust the brightness level of the LCD window.

1. Press the front panel’s POWER switch (# ) for two seconds to switch the main transceiver power off.

2. Press and hold in the SWR key (# ) while turning on the transceiver main power (press and hold in the POWER switch for two seconds). Once power comes on, release the SWR key; the LCD window will now be configured for setting of the brightness level.

DIM Switch

3. Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) to set the brightness level. You can observe the brightness level changing on the LCD window.

4. When you have finished your adjustment, press the

SWR switch momentarily to save the new setting.

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During monoband operation, you may wish to disable (temporarily) the display of the Sub (VFO-B) band frequency.

To do this, press the B.DISP OFF switch (# ), found at the lower left side of the CLAR/VFO-B (# ) knob.

Press the B.DISP OFF switch once more to restore the Sub (VFO-B) band frequency display.

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DUAL RECEIVE

The FT DX 9000MP is capable of simultaneous reception, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers, in what is called the Dual Receive mode. Especially useful for DX work, here is the operating procedure for Dual Receive operation.

1. While receiving on the Main (VFO-A) band, engage the Sub (VFO-B) receiver by pressing the Sub RX key (# ). You will now be receiving on the two frequencies shown on the main frequency display.

2. Adjusting the volume: To adjust the Main (VFO-A) audio level, rotate the Main AF GAIN control (# ). To adjust the Sub (VFO-B) audio level, rotate the Sub AF GAIN control (# ). In both cases, clockwise rotation of the knob will increase the volume level.

3. Press the B switch (# ) to enable the capability to change the operating mode for the Sub (VFO-B) band.

4. Having pressed the B switch in the previous step, you may also press the BAND keys (# ) to select the operating band on which you want to set up the Sub (VFO-B) receiver.

5. After you have set up the band and mode for the Sub (VFO-B) band, you should now select the proper antenna, using the ANTENNA SELECT 1 ~ 4 switches (# ), or, for receive-only capability, the RX (Antenna) switch (# ).

6. Rotate the MAIN Tuning Dial knob (# ) to adjust the Main (VFO-A) frequency, and rotate the

CLAR/VFO-B tuning dial (# ) to adjust the Sub

(VFO-B) frequency.

7. To cancel Dual Receive operation, and receive just on the Main (VFO-A) receiver, press the Sub RX key; the Green LED imbedded within the Sub RX key will go out, and monoband operation on the Main (VFO-A) receiver will resume.

Note

Please remember that, so long as the B Mode switch (# ) is illuminated, any mode or band changes will still be applied to the Sub (VFO-B) band, whether or not Dual Receive is engaged.

Quick Note

By convention in the Amateur bands, LSB is used on the 7 MHz and lower bands (with the exception of 60 meters), while USB is utilized on the 14 MHz and higher bands.

MAIN(VFO-A)

SQL Knob

MAIN(VFO-B)

SQL Knob

MAIN Tuning Dial Knob

MODE B Key

SUB(VFO-B)

AF GAIN Knob

MODE Key

MAIN(VFO-A)

AF GAIN Knob

BAND Key

SUB(VFO-B)

RX Key

CLAR/VFO-B Knob

Advice

 When operating in Dual Receive, the manner in which

the audio is fed to the left and right sides of your headphones (Stereo, Monaural, or Mixed) may be configured using Menu item [RX AUDIO 076 HEAD-

PHONE MIX

] (see page 141).

 When changing modes from SSB to CW, you will ob-

serve a frequency shift on the display. this shift represents the BFO offset between the “zero beat” frequency and the audible CW pitch (tone) you can hear; the pitch is programmed by the PITCH control (# ), even though the actual tone that you hear is not changing. If you do not want this frequency shift to appear when changing modes from (for example) USB to CW, use the Menu item [MODE-CW 050 CW FREQ

DISPLAY

], described on page 138.

 When operating on the FM mode on the Sub (VFO-

B) band, rotate the Sub (VFO-B) SQL (Squelch) control (# ) clockwise just to the point where the background noise is just silenced. This is the point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals. Excessive advancement of the SQL control will degrade the ability of the receiver to detect weak signals. Adjustment of the Main (VFO-A) band Squelch is accomplished using the Main SQL control (# ).

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DUAL RECEIVE: FULL DUPLEX OPERATION

The FT DX 9000MP includes a unique capability among HF transceivers: the ability to operate in a full duplex environment, where by you can transmit on the Main (VFOA) band while simultaneously tuning around, on a different band, on the Sub (VFO-B) band. This affords the contest operator extra tuning time in search of new contacts and multipliers while calling CQ on the “run” band. This yields “SO2R” (Single Operator, Two Radio) operating capability while using only one transceiver!

To engage Full Duplex crossband operation, set Menu item [TX GNRL 158 FULL DUP] to “DUP” instead of the default “SIMP” selection. To return to normal (non-duplex) operation, return Menu to SIMP.

When Full duplex operation is engaged, you may receive on the Sub (VFO-B) band frequency while transmitting, during dual receive operation, on a different band on the Main (VFO-A) band. This allows you to tune for contacts on 15 meters, for example, while calling CQ on 20 meters during a slow time in a contest. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band “TX” Button/LED to switch transmit control to that VFO to call a station, then press the Main (VFO-A) band “TX” Button/LED to return to the “run” band and continue your “CQ” process.

Note

Full Duplex operation within the same band (e.g. both Main and Sub VFOs on 20 meters) is not possible.

Important Guidelines for Full Duplex Operation

Remember that, at your station location, the capability exists for damaging RF voltage to be conducted from your transmitting antenna into your receiving antenna during full duplex operation. The exact amplitude will depend on the operating frequency, proximity and polarization alignment of the antennas, and the transmitting power level (including your linear amplifier, if used).

Accordingly, you should take some time, in assembling your station, to ensure that proper isolation exists between your station antenna systems. One way to do this is to connect the “receive” antenna coaxial cable to the “Transmitter” jack of low-power Wattmeter, and connect the “Antenna” jack of the Wattmeter to a 50-Ohm Dummy load. Now transmit on the “TX” antenna you will be using, and observe the deflection (if any) on the low-power Wattmeter connected to the “receive” antenna. For safe operation of the FT DX 9000MP, you should observe “10 mW” or less on the Wattmeter.

This capability within a single transceiver is a unique feature of the FT DX 9000MP. It relieves you of the need to run separate key, PTT, and other control lines to two different radios from your logging computer.

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DUAL RECEIVE: FULL DUPLEX OPERATION

Using Headphones for Dual Receive

To take advantage of dual reception, you will want to connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack. Like the AF GAIN control, headphone audio mixing can also be configured as desired from Menu Selection: [RX AUDIO 076

HEADPHONE MIX

OFF: Audio from the Main (VFO-A) band receiver is heard only in the left ear, and Sub band (VFO-B) receiver audio

solely in the right ear.

MID: Audio from both Main (VFO-A) band and Sub (VFO-B) band receivers can be heard in both ears, but Sub band

(VFO-B) audio is attenuated in the left ear and Main (VFO-A) band audio is attenuated in the right ear.

FULL: Audio from both Main (VFO-A) band and Sub (VFO-B) band receivers is combined and heard equally in both

ears “Monaural” mode).

Sideband Diversity Reception

Here you receive a single AM signal through the two receivers, each receiving the opposite sideband. Skywave-propagated signals often show phase distortion in this mode, but it gives you a view of the entire passband, from which you can then select the best sideband for listening (or for SWL Dx’ing, you may want to listen to both sidebands at the same time, to get the best copy). On groundwave signals, where the phase of the sidebands is likely to be the same, there is an interesting sense of depth to the signal.

]. Three audio mixing schemes are selectable as follows:

To tune in a signal using this mode, you should have stereo headphones connected to the front panel PHONES jack or an external stereo speaker connected to the rear panel EXT SP jacks.

Ì Set the Main (VFO-A) band to either LSB or USB

mode, and tune for zero beat on the desired signal.

SUB(VFO-B)

RX Key

Switch

SUB(VFO-B)

RX Key

Ì Press the AB button (# ) to copy this mode and

frequency into the Sub (VFO-B) band, then press the mode button to select the opposite sideband for the Main (VFO-A) band.

Ì If using headphones, set the headphone mixing scheme

to the “MID” mode via the Menu Selection 15: Head Phone Mix (MIX, AMIX), and activate dual reception.

SUB(VFO-B)

AF GAIN Knob

MAIN(VFO-A)

AF GAIN Knob

Ì Adjust the AF GAIN knob(s) (# and ) to bal-

ance the volume of the two receivers.

If interference is present on one of the channels, you may have to turn its AF GAIN control to suppress that channel (or press the green RX LED/button to disable the receiver with the sideband experiencing interference). Otherwise, try changing the headphone audio mixing scheme to “FULL” or “OFF” in the Menu Selection: [RX AUDIO

076 HEADPHONE MIX

] for different effects (or try settings with similar effects on your external amplifier). Although you don’t get the “stereophonic” effect in the monaural mode, the two signals are still mixed, offering the potential for much better copy than in regular AM or even single-sideband ECSS modes.

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DUAL RECEIVE: FULL DUPLEX OPERATION

Bandwidth Diversity Reception

This mode involves receiving the same signal through two different bandpass filters. The frequency and mode of both the Main (VFO-A) band and Sub band (VFO-B) band are the same. The Main (VFO-A) band can be set up for a narrow bandpass, and the Sub (VFO-B) band for a wide bandpass, using the WIDTH knobs, resulting in a spatial perception of the channel. Although any mode (except FM) can be used, CW offers the widest array of choices, and perhaps the most startling effects on crowded channels.

Stereo headphones or an external stereo speaker are recommended for this mode. To set up the transceiver for bandwidth diversity reception:

Ì Select the desired mode on the Main (VFO-A) band. Ì Tune to the signal of interest. Ì Press the AM button (# ) to copy this mode

and frequency into the Sub (VFO-B) band.

Ì If using headphones, set the headphone mixing scheme

to the “MID” mode via the Menu Selection: [RX AU-

DIO 076 HEADPHONE MIX

ception.

Ì Adjust the AF GAIN knob(s) (# and ) to bal-

ance the volume of the two receivers.

Ì Now try manipulating the SHIFT and WIDTH

controls (on both Main (VFO-A) band (# ) and Sub (VFO-B) band (# ) receivers) to observe the interesting effects of bandwidth diversity.

] and activate dual re-

SUB(VFO-B)

AF GAIN Knob

Switch

MAIN(VFO-A)

AF GAIN Knob

Polarity Diversity

Similar in concept to the bandwidth diversity capability just described, another interesting capability of the FT DX 9000MP is the ability to use two different antennas on the same frequency, using dual reception. for example, you might have a horizontal Yagi on the main band, and a vertical antenna on the sub band, then lock the two frequencies together and engage dual reception.

Frequently, the fading observed on the HF bands is not so much a change in ionization level, but rather a shift in the polarization of the signal as it travels to and from the ionosphere. Having an opposite-polarization antenna available can fill in the signal during deep fades, and you may then transmit on whichever antenna is providing the strongest signal at the moment (see the discussion below on Split Frequency operation).

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P.BACK (AUDIO PLAYBACK

Once engaged by the operator, the FT DX 9000MP begins the automatic recording of the last 30 seconds of incoming receiver audio on the Main (VFO-A) band. this capability is especially useful for confirming a callsign that may have been difficult to copy due to noise or QRM, etc.

Recording

Press and hold in the P.BACK key (# ) for two seconds to initiate recording; an LED imbedded in the switch will light up to confirm that recording is in progress. The recorder will store up to 30 seconds of the Main (VFO-A) band received audio, and will retain the most-recent 30 seconds of audio on a running basis.

Pressing the P.BACK switch once more will halt the recording, and the LED imbedded in the switch will go out.

Note

When the transceiver is turned off, the contents of the recording memory are erased!

Playback

Press the P.BACK key momentarily, after recording has been halted, to begin playback of the recorded audio. The last 30 seconds of audio will be heard in the speaker or headphones. If you do not intervene, the entire 30 seconds will be played back, after which the playback will stop automatically. To halt playback at any time, just press the

P.BACK key momentarily again. The next time you press the P.BACK key, it will pick up the playback where you left off.

)

FROM MAIN

(

VFO-A) RECEIVER

P.BACK key

Stop

Start

30 Seconds

The P/B key of the supplied FH-2 Keypad can also serve as a remote-control recording/playback switch. Operation is described below.

Recording

Press and hold in the FH-2’s P/B key for two seconds to initiate recording. The front panel P.BACK switch’s LED will light up to confirm that recording is in progress. Press the FH-2’s P/B key momentarily to halt recording; the front panel’s LED will go out. You may also press the front panel’s P.BACK key (momentarily) to halt recording, as well. When the transceiver is turned off, the contents of the recording memory are erased.

Playback

Press the FH-2’s P/B key momentarily, after recording has been halted, to begin playback of the recorded audio. The last 30 seconds of audio will be heard in the speaker or headphones. If you do not intervene, the entire 30 seconds will be played back, after which the playback will stop automatically. To halt playback at any time, just press the P/B key momentarily again. The next time you press the P.BACK key, it will pick up the playback where you left off. You may also press the front panel’s P.BACK key (momentarily) to play back the recorded audio, as well.

LOCK

OFFON

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1.8MHz

3.5

MHz

TRV

GEN

3.5

MHz

3.5MHz

7MHz

14MHz

21MHz

28MHz

“MY BANDS” OPERATION

When operating on an Amateur Band on the Main (VFO-A) register, it is possible to use the BAND/MHz switch to engage the use of the CLAR/VFO-B knob for Amateur band selection. The “My Bands” feature allows you to select several Amateur bands, and make only those bands available for selection via the CLAR/VFO-B tuning knob. This feature can be very useful in a contest, where the 10/18/24 MHz band are not used, or if you do not have antennas for some bands.

“My Bands” Setup

1. Press the MNU key (# ) to engage the Menu mode; the Menu list will appear on the LCD Display.

2. Rotate the MAIN Tuning Dial knob (# ) to select Menu item [TUNING 135 MY BAND].

3. Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) to choose a band that you wish to skip (omit) from the band-selection loop (when using the CLAR/VFO-B tuning knob for band selection). The available choices are

1.8/3.5/7/10/14/18/21/24/28/50/GEN/TRV, and the factory-default selection is TRV (only).

4. Press the ENT key (# ) to set the omission command to ON.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select/deselect as many bands as you like.

Note

The “ON” command sets the selected band to be skipped, while the “OFF” command sets the selected band to be included in the band-selection list.

6. Press and hold in the MNU key for two seconds to lock in the new configuration and exit to normal operation.

MAIN Tuning Dial Knob

ENT Key

MNU Key

CLAR/VFO-B Knob

“My Bands” Operation

1. Press the BAND/MHz switch (# ); the imbedded LED will glow Red.

2. Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) to choose the Amateur band on which you wish to operate. Only those Amateur bands that have not been skipped will appear as you scroll through the bands.

CLAR/VFO-B Knob

BAND/MHz Switch

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BAND STACK OPERATION

The FT DX 9000MP utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, that permits you to store up to three favorite frequencies and modes onto each band’s VFO register. For example, you may store one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and USB, then recall these VFOs by successive, momentary presses of the [14] MHz band key. Each Amateur band key may similarly have up to three frequency/mode settings applied. Both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) systems have their own, independent, band stacks.

A typical setup, for the 14 MHz band, might be arranged like this:

1. Program 14.0250 MHz, CW Mode, then press the [14] MHz BAND key (# );

2. Program 14.080 MHz, RTTY Mode, then press the [14] MHz

BAND key;

3. Program 14.195 MHz, SSB Mode, then press the [14] MHz

BAND key.

With this configuration, successive momentary presses of the [14] MHz BAND key will allow you to toggle sequentially through these three VFOs.

Band Stack1

BAND

Key

Frequency (MHz) MODE

1.800000 CW

1.8

3.500000 LSB

3.5

5.000000 USB

7.000000 LSB

10.100000 CW

14.100000 USB

18.068000 USB

21.000000 USB

24.890000 USB

28.000000 USB

50.000000 USB

15.000000 USB

GEN

Band Stack2

Frequency (MHz) MODE

1.800000 CW

3.500000 LSB

5.000000 USB

7.000000 LSB

10.100000 CW

14.100000 USB

18.068000 USB

21.000000 USB

24.890000 USB

28.000000 USB

50.000000 USB

15.000000 USB

Band Stack3

Frequency (MHz) MODE

1.800000 CW

3.500000 LSB

5.000000 USB

7.000000 LSB

10.100000 CW

14.100000 USB

18.068000 USB

21.000000 USB

24.890000 USB

28.000000 USB

50.000000 USB

15.000000 USB

C.S (CUSTOM SWITCH

An often-used Menu mode selection may be brought out to the front panel’s C.S key

C.S Setup

1. Press the MNU key (# ) to engage the Menu mode; the Menu list will appear on the LCD display.

2. Rotate the MAIN Tuning Dial knob (# ) to select the Menu item you want to be able to access via the

C.S key.

3. Press and hold in the C.S key (# ) for two seconds to lock in your selection.

4. Press and hold in the MNU key for two seconds to save the new configuration and exit to normal operation.

Menu Selection Recall via [C.S] Switch

Press the C.S key (# ).

On the LCD display, the programmed Menu item will appear. You may now rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) to change the setting of this menu item. Press the MNU key (# ) for two seoncds, when you are done, to save the new configuration and exit to normal operation.

)

MAIN Tuning Dial Knob MNU Key

CS Key

MNU Key

CLAR/VFO-B KnobCS Key

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DIAL SWAP CONFIGURATION (AF/RF GAIN CONTROLS

Using the Menu, it is possible to change the RF GAIN control (for the Main (VFO-A) band) to serve as the Sub (VFOB) AF GAIN control. In this case, the Menu Item [GENERAL 038 AF/RF DIAL SWAP] will move the Main (VFOA) RF GAIN control function to the knob normally utilized for the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s AF GAIN control. In this way, both the Main and Sub receiver AF GAIN controls will be on the same shaft, as will the two receivers’ RF GAIN controls, and this may be particularly useful during Dual Receive operation.

MAIN(VFO-A)

RF GAIN Knob

SUB(VFO-B)

RF GAIN Knob

MAIN(VFO-A)

AF GAIN Knob

SUB(VFO-B)

AF GAIN Knob

)

Dial Swap Setup

1. Press the MNU key (# ) to engage the Menu mode; the Menu list will appear on the LCD display.

2. Rotate the MAIN Tuning Dial knob (# ) to select Menu item [GENERAL 038 AF/RF DIAL SWAP].

3. Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) so as to select “SWAP” instead of the factory-default “NORMAL” selection.

4. Press and hold in the MNU key for two seconds to save the new configuration and exit to normal operation.

Quick Point

If the Dial Swap function has been engaged, the Main (VFO-A) AF GAIN RF GAIN control (# ) will be reconfigured so that it now operates as AF GAIN (MAIN)

AF GAIN (SUB); the Sub (VFO-B) band’s AF GAIN RF GAIN control (# ) will now be configured as

RF GAIN (MAIN) RF GAIN (SUB).

MAIN Tuning Dial Knob

MNU Key

CLAR/VFO-B Knob

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DATA MANAGEMENT FEATURE

The Data Management Unit enables display, either on the internal TFT display (option) or an external monitor, of a number of useful features. These include the World Clock, Spectrum Scope, Audio Scope/Oscilloscope, Log Book, Temperature and SWR indication, Rotator Control and Great Circle Map, and the Memory and Menu list features. For details, please consult the separate Data Management Unit Operating Manual.

Function Key ON/OFF

If you press and hold in the ENT key (# : associated with the BAND keys) for two seconds, white functionindication tabs will appear along the bottom of the monitor screen, indicating the effects of pushing the various

BAND keys (# ) so as to execute commands associated with the particular display page selected. Pressing and holding in the ENT key once more (for two seconds or more) will disable the command key tabs, and will restore band selection using these keys.

Function Selection

When the 8/21 (DISPLAY) key (# : associated with the BAND keys) is pressed momentarily, the display page will change. If you press and hold in the 8/21 (DISPLAY) key for at least two seconds, the page will revert to the previous page.

World Clock  Spectrum Scope 

Audio Scope/Oscilloscope  Log Book 

Temperature and SWR indication 

Rotator Control and Great Circle Map 

Memory Channel List  World Clock

......

BAND Key

ENT Key8/21 Key

Advice

 Without programming any changes on the current

page, you can just press the 8/21 (DISPLAY) key momentarily at any time to move to the next page.

 The precise command that is engaged by each func-

tion key will depend on which display page is selected. Simply look at the optinal TFT or external monitor to determine the function for the currently-selected page.

Function Tabs

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MORE FREQUENCY NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES

Keyboard Frequency Entry

You may enter operating frequencies, for either the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) bands, using the front panel band/frequency selection keys.

Example 1: Enter 14.250.00 MHz into the Main (VFO-A) band:

1. Press the ENT key (# ) to engage the direct frequency entry process. Now, beginning with the “10 MHz” digit of the frequency (the leftmost digit), we will enter the required digits of the frequency.

2. Press, in order, the digits of the operating frequency, using the quency-entry digit or decimal point on the right side of the slash bar). In this example, enter

[

1/1.8]  [4/7]  [./50]  [2/3.5]  [5/10] 

The decimal point after the “MHz” portion of the frequency must be entered, but no decimal point is required after the “kHz” portion.

3. Press the confirm that the frequency entry was successful, and the new operating frequency will appear on the Main (VFO-A) frequency display fields.

Example 2: Enter 7.100.000 MHz into the Sub (VFO-B) band:

1. Press the B key (# ).

2. Press the ENT key (# ) to engage the direct frequency entry process. Now, beginning with the “10 MHz” digit of the frequency (the leftmost digit), we will enter the required digits of the frequency to be entered into the Sub (VFO-B) band register.

3. Press, in order, the digits of the operating frequency, using the BAND keys (# : which have the frequency-entry digit or decimal point on the right side of the slash bar). In this example, enter

[

7/18]  [./50]  [1/1.8]  [0/28] 

4. Press the ENT key once more. A short “beep” will confirm that the frequency entry was successful, and the new operating frequency will appear on the Main (VFO-A) frequency display fields.

Advice

 In the above examples, you will notice that the trail-

ing “zero” digits of the frequency were not entered. It is not necessary to enter these trailing zeroes; just press the ENT to terminate frequency entry, and they will be entered automatically.

BAND keys (# : which have the fre-

[

0/28]  [0/28]  [0/28]  [0/28

ENT key once more. A short “beep” will

[

0/28]  [0/28]  [0/28]  [0/28

 If you attempt to enter a frequency outside the operat-

ing range of 30 kHz ~ 60 MHz, the microprocessor will ignore the attempt, and you will be returned to your previous operating frequency. If this happens, please try again, taking care not to repeat the error in the frequency entry process.

 Using the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ), you may

change the Main (VFO-A) band frequency in 1 MHz steps. If you first press and hold in the BAND/MHz key (# ) for two seconds, the 1 MHz steps will be applied to the Sub (VFO-B) band instead. The imbedded LED in the BAND/MHz key will glow Red in the latter case. When tuning in 1 MHz steps, clockwise rotation of the CLAR/VFO-B

]

knob will increase the frequency, while counterclockwise rotation will cecrease the frequency.

 Using the UP/DOWN switches of the optional

MD-200A8X Base Station Microphone

The [UP]/[DOWN] switches on the optional MD-200A8X Base Station Microphone may also be used for manually scanning upward or downward in frequency, respectively.

The microphone’s [UP]/[DOWN switches utilize the tuning steps of the Main tuning knob; moreover, when the microphone’s [FAST] key is pressed, the tuning rate increases by a factor of ten, in a manner similar to the effect of the transceiver’s front-panel FAST key (# ).

Advice

In the AM and FM modes, you may independently set the tuning steps when using the [UP]/[DOWN] switches. To set new tuning steps, use Menu items [TUNING 132 AM

CH STEP

LSB, USB,

CW, RTTY,

PKT(LSB)

AM, FM,

PKT(FM)

] and [TUNING 133 FM CH STEP].

MODE UP DWN FST+UP FST+DWN

+10Hz -10Hz +100Hz -100Hz

+5kHz -5kHz +50kHz -50kHz

]

DOWN switch

UP switch

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(

VFO-A

)

ANT “1”

ANT “3”

ANT “2”

ANT “4”

RX ANT

RX OUT (MAIN

)

RX OUT

(SUB

)

ANTENNA SWITCH

(

VFO-B

)

RX ANTENNA SWITCH

(

VFO-B

)

RX ANTENNA SWITCH

(

VFO-A

)

TX/RX RELAY

Transmitter

Section

MAIN (VFO-A

)

Receiver

SUB (VFO-B

)

Receiver

BPF

CONVENIENT FEATURES

ANTENNA SELECTION

Four main antenna jacks, available for both transmission and reception, are provided on the rear panel of the transceiver. What’s more, a receive-only jack is provided, and the incoming signal path may also have a special after-market filter or preamplifier inserted, if desired, with one-touch access.

Selection of the desired TX/RX antenna is accomplished by pressing the appropriate 1 ~ 4 Antenna Selection switch (# ) on the front panel.

To engage the RX-only antenna, press the RX switch (# ) within the Antenna Selection switch group on the front panel. The RX-only antenna must be connected to the corresponding “RX ANT” antenna jack on the rear panel.

The antenna currently selected for use on the Main (VFOA) band will be designated by a Red LED.

The antenna currently selected for use on the Sub (VFO-B band will be designated by an Umber LED.

If both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) bands are utilizing the same antenna, both the Red and Umber LEDs will light up on the same antenna location.

ANTENNA SELECT Switch

NTENNA SWITCH

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Speaker Select Switch

(Inside the Transceiver)

AF AMP

EXT SPKR “A” Jack

EXT SPKR “B” Jack

Internal Speaker “A”

Internal Speaker “B”

BUFFER AMP

COM

TWIN

SEP

MAIN BAND

VFO-A

()

MAIN BAND

VFO-A

()

SUB BAND

VFO-B

()

SUB BAND

VFO-B

()

Menu Selection 16

Speaker OUT AFPA

()

Speaker

Select Switch

AF AMP

CONVENIENT FEATURES

CHANGING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT CONFIGURATION

If you use the FT DX 9000MP internal speaker without using the FPS-9000H’s speaker, an internal switch and the menu allow you to configure the way audio is fed to the two ingernal speakers (either “stereo” or “monaural” modes are available).

Advice

At the factory, the audio signals from both the Main and Sub receivers are combined, and the resulting monaural audio takes advantage of the combined aperture of the two speakers. For most operation, this configuration results in beautiful audio reproduction, and is to be preferred. If you wish to leave the speaker setup as is, you may skip the remainder of this section.

SPEAKER SELECT SWITCH

COM

COMBINE

ELECTION

SEPARATE

ENU

SPEAKER MIX

Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) audio will be mixed in

the two internal speakers.

Main (VFO-A) audio will be heard from internal speaker

“A.” For listening to audio from the Sub (VFO-B) receiver,

connect an external speaker to rear-panel terminal “B.”

Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) audio will be mixed but

heard only from the “A” internal speaker.

Main (VFO-A) audio will be heard from internal speaker

“A,” and Sub (VFO-B) audio will be heard from internal

speaker “B.”

With respect to the switch on the Speaker Unit, the left position is SEP and the right position is COM .

Speaker Selection Switch Configuration

1. Set the front panel’s POWER switch (# ) to the off (“O”) position to turn the radio off.

2. Turn the FPS-9000H’s POWER switch off (“O”), and unlplug the DC cable from the rear-panel [DC IN

]

jack.

3. Remove the eight screws from the left and right faces of the outer case, then remove the three remaining screws that are affixing the top case, and remove the top case from the transceiver.

4. Refer to the illustration, and change the positin of the speaker selection switch (the default setting is “COM” which combines the audio; “SEP” separates the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receiver audio into the Left and Right speakers).

5. Replace the three screws on the top case, then replace the eight screws previously removed from the left and right sides of the transceiver.

6. Speaker re-configuration is now complete. You may now plug in the DC cable, and turn the FPS-9000H and front panel POWER switches back on (in that order), to resume operation.

SEP

Quick Point

High-Quality Internal Speaker Details!

Two large-aperature, high quality speakers are incorporated into the FT DX 9000MP, for outstanding reproduction of the incoming audio signals. Sporting a combined aperture of 7” (184 mm), the twin 3-5/8” (92 mm) speakers are designed to enhance your operating experience with their rich tonal quality and ultra-low distortion characteristics.

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CONVENIENT FEATURES

ROOFING

FILTER

ROOFING

FILTER

ANTENNA SELECTOR

1st IF

2nd IF

3rd IF

(

DSP

)

3rd IF

(

DSP

)

40.455 MHz

40.450 MHz

455 kHz

450 kHz

30 kHz

BPF

RF AMP

1st

IF AMP

1st

IF AMP

2nd

IF AMP

2nd

IF AMP

DSP

UNIT

DSP

UNIT

1st Local

3k/6k/15k

2nd Local

3rd Local

IPO “ON”

VRF

µ-TUNE

Main Band (VFO-A

)

Sub Band (VFO-B

)

OPTION

RECEIVER OPERATION (FRONT END BLOCK DIAGRAM

)

The FT DX 9000MP includes a wide range of special features to suppress the many types of interference that may be encountered on the HF bands. However, real world interference conditions are constantly changing, so optimum setting of the controls is somewhat of an art, requiring familiarity with the types of interference and the subtle effects of some of the controls. Therefore, the following information is provided as a general guideline for typical situations, and a starting point for your own experimentation.

The FT DX 9000MP’s interference-fighting circuitry begins in its “RF” stages, and continues throughout the entire receiver section. The FT DX 9000MP allows configuration of the features described below independently on the Main (VFO-A) band and Sub (VFO-B) band.

VRF (See page 66)

On the all Amateur bands on the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFOB) receiver, Yaesu’s powerful VRF (Variable RF Filter) preselector circuit brovides excellent suppression of out-of-band interference, with a passband much narrower than that provided by traditional fixed bandpass filters.

R. FLT (IF Roofing Filters) (See page 67)

Three automatically-selected Roofing filters, in bandwidths of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, and 3 kHz, are provided in the 40 MHz First IF, right after the first mixer. These filters provide narrow-band selectivity to protect the following IF and DSP stages, and the filters’ automatically-selected bandwidths may be manually changed by the operator, if desired, for special operating circumstances.

CONTOUR Filter (See page 68)

The Contour filter is a unique capability of the FT DX 9000MP, providing either nulling or peaking of tunable segments of the receiver passband, so as to suppress interference or excessive frequency components on an incoming signal, or to peak those tunable frequency segments. The amount of nulling/peaking, and the bandwidth over which it is applied, are adjustable via the Menu.

IF SHIFT (See page 69)

The passband center frequency response of the IF DSP filtering may be adjusted using this control.

IF WIDTH (See page 70)

The width of the IF DSP filtering may be carried using this control.

IF NOTCH (See page 72)

The IF Notch filter is a high-Q notch filter that can significantly reduce, if not eliminate, an interfering carrier. The Q (sharpness) of the filter may be adjusted using the Menu, and the exact tuning of the filter may be monitored visually using the Audio Scope page (especially useful is the “Waterfall” display) on the External display (not supplied).

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) (See page 73)

The DSP’s Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) feature utilizes sixteen different mathematical algorithms to analyze and suppress different noise profiles encountered on the HF/50 MHz bands. Choose the selection that provides the best noise suppression, which concurrently will allow the signal to rise up out of the noise.

DNF (Digital Notch filter) (See page 75)

When multiple interfering carriers are encountered during reception, the Digital Notch Filter can significantly reduce the level of these signals.

AGC (See page 77)

The AGC system is highly adaptable to changing signal and fading characteristics, making reception possible under the most difficult conditions.

SLOPED AGC (See page 78)

The Sloped AGC system, instead of clamping a fixed upper bound on audio output across a wide range of input signals, actually allows the audio output to rise, very gently, with ever-increasing signal strength. This capability allows you to separate signals, using your brain, according to signal strength in addition to slight frequency differences.

IF Filter Quality Adjustment (See page 142)

The “Q” (quality factor) of the IF DSP filters may be adjusted independently for the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receiver IF DSP filters, using the Menu.

Variable IF Filter Shape Factor (See page 142)

You may adjust the shape factor of the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receiver IF DSP filters, using the Menu.

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CONVENIENT FEATURES

IPO (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION

Normally, the front-end FET RF amplifiers provide maximum sensitivity for weak signals. During typical conditions on lower frequencies (where strong signals and high noise are common), the RF amplifiers can be bypassed by pressing the

IPO button so that the button's illumination is lit. This improves the IMD (intermodulation distortion) rejection characteristics of the receiver, with only a slight reduction of sensitivity. On frequencies below about 10 MHz, you generally will want to keep the IPO button engaged at all times, as the preamplifiers are usually not needed at these frequencies unless you are using a Beverage or other lossy receive antenna.

Quick Note

Main (VFO-A) IPO Setup

Press the Main (VFO-A) side’s -IPO switch key (# ) to engage the IPO on the Main (VFO-A) band. A Red LED imbedded in the switch will light up, and the preamplifier for the Main (VFO-A) receiver will be bypassed. The system gain and sensitivity will be reduced. To cancel IPO operation and restore full system gian and sensitivity, press the -IPO switch key once more.

SUB(VFO-B) IPO Setup

Press the Sub (VFO-B) side’s -IPO switch key (# ) to engage the IPO on the Sub (VFO-B) band. An Umber LED imbedded in the switch will light up, and the preamplifier for the Sub (VFO-B) receiver will be bypassed. The system gain and sensitivity will be reduced. To cancel IPO operation and restore full system gain and sensitivity, press the -IPO switch key once more.

MAIN(VFO-A) -IPO Switch

SUB(VFO-B) -IPO Switch

)

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CONVENIENT FEATURES

ATT

Even with the IPO function on, extremely strong local signals or high noise can still degrade reception. In such situations, you can use the AT T knob to insert 3, 6, 12, or 18-dB of RF attenuation in front of the RF amplifier.

Main (VFO-A) Attenuator Setup

Rotate the Main (VFO-A) side’s AT T switch (# ) to set the desired attenuation level, per the chart below. To restore full signal strength thorugh the Attenuator circuit area, set the AT T switch to the “0” position.

Sub (VFO-B) Attenuator Setup

Rotate the Sub (VFO-B) side’s AT T switch (# ) to set the desired attenuation level, per the chart below. To restore full signal strength thorugh the Attenuator circuit area, set the AT T switch to the “0” position.

0 dB Attenuator is Off 3 dB The incoming signal power is reduced by 3 dB (signal volt-

age reduced by 1/1.4)

6 dB The incoming signal power is reduced by 6 dB (signal volt-

age reduced by 1/2)

12 dB The incoming signal power is reduced by 12 dB (signal volt-

age reduced by 1/4)

18 dB The incoming signal power is reduced by 18 dB (signal volt-

age reduced by 1/8)

Advice

If background noise causes the S-meter to deflect on clear frequencies, turn the AT T knob clockwise until the S-meter drops to about “S-1.” This setting optimizes the trade-offs between sensitivity, noise, and interference immunity. Also, once you have tuned in a station you want to work, you may want to reduce sensitivity further (or add more attenuation) by turning the AT T knob to a more clockwise setting. This reduces the strength of all signals (and noise) and can make reception more comfortable, important especially during long QSOs. When looking for weak signals on a quiet band, you will want maximum sensitivity, so the IPO should be disabled and the

AT T knob should be set to “0.” This situation is typical during quiet times on frequencies above 21 MHz, and when using

a small or negative-gain receiving antenna on other bands.

MAIN(VFO-A) AT T Switch

SUB(VFO-B) AT T Switch

MAIN (VFO-A) SUB (VFO-B)

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CONVENIENT FEATURES

RF GAIN (SSB/CW/AM MODES

The RF Gain controls provide manual adjustment of the gain levels for the receiver RF and IF stages, to account for noise and/or signal strength conditions at the moment.

Main (VFO-A) RF Gain Adjustment

The Main (VFO-A) RF GAIN control (# ) should, initially, be rotated to the fully clockwise position. tjhis is the point of maximum sensitivity, and counter-clockwise rotation will gradually reduce the system gain.  As the RF GAIN control control is rotated counter-

clockwise to reduce the gain, the S-meter reading will rise. this indicates that the AGC voltage being applied to the receiver (to reduce the gain) is increasing.

 Rotating the RF GAIN control control to the fully

counter-clockwise position will essentially disable the receiver, as the gain will be greatly reduced. In this case, as well, the S-meter will appear to be “pegged” against the right edge of the analog S-meter scale.

 The Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s RF GAIN control

(# ) operates identically to the Main (VFO-A) band

RF GAIN control. The effects of counter-clockwise rotation of the Sub receiver’s RF GAIN control may be observed visually on the Sub (VFO-B) band S-meter.

)

SUB(VFO-B) RF GAIN Knob

MAIN(VFO-A) RF GAIN Knob

Advice

Reception frequently can be optimized by rotating the RF GAIN control slightly counter-clockwise to the point where the incoming noise level is just about the same as the “stationary” meter needle position as set by the adjustment of the RF GAIN control. This setting ensures that excessive gain is not being utilized, without so much gain reduction that incoming signals cannot be heard.

Quick Point

The RF Gain control, along with the IPO and Attenuator features, all affect the system receiver gain in different ways. As a first step in dealing with high noise or a crowded, high-level signal environment, the IPO generally should be the first feature engaged, if the frequency is low enough to allow the preamplifier to be bypassed. Thereafter, the RF Gain and Attenuator features may be employed to provide precise, delicate adjustment of the receiver gain so as to optimize performance fully.

MAIN (VFO-A)

SUB (VFO-B)

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DVANCED INTERFERENCE

-S

UPPRESSION

EATURES

: RF F

RONT

USING THE VRF (VARIABLE RF FRONT-END FILTER

The VRF system is a high-performance RF front-end preselector that provides outstanding rejection of out-of-band signals.

VRF on the Main (VFO-A) Band Frequency

1. Press the VRF/µ switch (# ) momentarily. The LED inside the switch will become illuminated, and the VRF system will be engaged, centered on your current Amateur band.

2. You may rotate the VRF/µ knob (# ) to skew the position of the VRF system relative to your operating frequency. Because the VRF system is relatively broad, although still much narrower than the fixed bandpass filter), you may not hear much difference in the background noise or signal quality when you make minor adjustments. However, if you have receiving problems associated by a very strong signal, rotation of the

VRF/µ knob may help reduce the strength of the interfering station, allowing improved reception of the desired signal.  After moving the passband of the VRF system

manually, you may re-center it on the current Amateur band by pressing and holding in the VRF/µ switch for two seconds.

 To switch VRF off, press the VRF/µ switch mo-

mentarily again. The LED imbedded in the switch will go out, and the VRF circuit will be removed from the incoming received signal path.

SUB(VFO-B) VRF Knob

SUB(VFO-B) VRF Switch

SUB (VFO-B)

)

MAIN(VFO-A) VRF/µ Knob

MAIN(VFO-A) VRF/µ Switch

MAIN (VFO-A)

Using VRF on the Sub (VFO-B) Band Frequency

1. Press the Sub (VFO-B) RX switch (# ) to engage Dual Receive operation.

2. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s VRF switch (# ) to engage the VRF. The LED imbedded in the switch will light up, confirming that VRF is now in the signal path for the Sub (VFO-B) receiver.  The settings of the VRF are set and held in memory

independently for each Amateur band, so any custom settings will be maintained despite any band changes you perform.

3. Rotation of the VRF knob (# ) allows adjustment of the center frequency of the VRF circuit.  If you have made adjustments to the VRF circuit’s

center frequency, press and hold in the VRF switch for two seconds to re-center the VRF on the center of the Amateur band on which you currently are operating.

 To switch VRF off, press the VRF switch mo-

mentarily again. The LED imbedded in the switch will go out, and the VRF circuit will be removed from the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s incoming signal path.

Quick Point

The VRF filter, utilizing high-quality coils and capacitors that provide high Q, yields a passband that is approximately 20% to 30% the width of a traditional, fixed bandpass filter. As a result, significantly more unwanted signal rejection is provided. Within each Amateur band, 64 adjustment steps are provided (50 MHz: 8 steps), if you wish to skew the response in a particular direction so as to enhance interference rejection even more.

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NTERFERENCE

EJECTION

IGNALS OFF FREQUENCY BY JUST A FEW KHZ

)

R.FLT (ROOFING FILTERS

Narrow-band Roofing Filters of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, and 3 kHz bandwidths are provided in the first IF, right after the first mixer. These filters provide protection for the 2nd mixer, DSP, and other circuitry that follow, and can dramatically improve reception on a very crowded band (during a contest, etc.). Typically, the AUTO selection mode is satisfactory for most operating situations, but in an extremely crowded phone band you may wish to select, for example, the 3 kHz roofing filter for SSB operation.

Main Band Roofing Filter Operation

Press the Main (VFO-A) band’s ROOFING switch (# ) to toggle the Roofing Filter selection.

AUTO  15kHz  6kHz  3kHz  AUTO

 As you repeatedly press this switch, you will ob-

serve different LEDs lighting up in the Roofing Filter area of the front panel, denoting the Roofing Filter currently in use. Also, the selected Roofing Filter bandwidth will be indicated on the LCD display.

 Typically, this selection will be set to “AUTO.”  The Roofing Filter selection will be memorized

independently on each VFO in the VFO stack.

Sub (VFO-B) Band Roofing Filter Operation

1. Pressing the Sub (VFO-B) band’s RX switch (# ) will engage Dual Receive operation. When the imbedded LED grows green, this is your confirmation that Dual Receive is in operation.

2. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s FLT switch (# ) to toggle the Roofing Filter selection. AUTO  15kHz  6kHz  3kHz  AUTO  As you repeatedly press the FLT switch, the se-

lected bandwidth will appear on the LCD display.

 Typically, this selection will be set to “AUTO.”  When “AUTO” is selected, the LED imbedded in

the switch will go out (there always is a roofing filter in the receiver path).

 The Roofing Filter selection will be memorized

independently on each VFO in the VFO stack.

R.FLT Switch

Roofing Filter bandwidth will

be indicated on the LCD

SUB (VFO-B)

Quick Point

 The “AUTO” selection of the Roofing Filter is based

on the operating mode. However, you may override the automatic selection, if band conditions warrant a different (usually, a tighter) selection.

 The AUTO mode Roofing Filter selections are shown

below:

)

Roofing Filter bandwidth will be indicated on the LCD

ROOFING Switch

MAIN (VFO-A)

AM/FM/FM-PKT 15kHz LSB/USB/PKT 6kHz CW/RTTY 3kHz

 When the Roofing filter mode is set to “AUTO” and

the Noise Blanker is turned On, the Roofing Filter bandwidth will automatically be set to 15 kHz, as this setting provides the most effective noise blanking. However, you still may override the automatic setting, and select a more narrow Roofing Filter. Noise blanking may be compromised, however, with a tighter Roofing Filter in the line.

Terminology

A “Roofing Filter,” as its name implies, places a “Roof” over the receiver’s IF system bandwidth. This “Roof” protects the circuitry downstream from the first mixer from interference, just as a roof on a house protects the contents from rain and snow.

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INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ)

BANDWIDTH

CONT (CONTOUR

)

ONTROL OPERATION

The Contour filtering system provides a gentle perturbation of the IF filter passband, so as to suppress or enhance certain frequency components modestly, so as to enhance the natural-sounding received signal.

Using Contour on the Main (VFO-A) Receiver

CONT Knob

CONTOUR Knob

1. Press the Main (VFO-A) CONT switch (# ). The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Red to confirm that the Contour filter is engaged.

2. Rotate the Main (VFO-A) CONTOUR knob (# ) to achieve the most natural-sounding audio reproduction on the incoming signal. To cancel Contour tuning, press the Main (VFO-A) CONT switch once more.

CONT Switch

Using Contour on the Sub (VFO-B) Receiver

1. Pressing the Sub (VFO-B) band’s RX switch (# ) will engage Dual Receive operation. When the imbedded LED grows green, this is your confirmation that Dual Receive is in operation.

2. Press the Sub (VFO-B) CONT switch (# ). The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Orange, confirming that the Contour filter is engaged.

3. Rotate the Sub (VFO-B) CONT knob (# ) to

SUB (VFO-B)

MAIN (VFO-A)

achieve the most natural-sounding audio reproduction on the incoming signal. To cancel Contour tuning, press the Sub (VFO-B) CONT switch once more.

Advice

 The TFT’s Audio Scope (on the “Oscilloscope” page)

is particularly useful when adjusting the Contour control. Not only can you see the effect of the notch/peak of the Contour system, but you also can see the position of the notch/peak with respect to frequency components of interest on the incoming signal. You may then observe (on the Audio Scope) the effect of the Contour control while listening to the effect on the signal, and this will help build your intuition on how best to use Contour tuning in the future.

 The Width of the Contour filter effect, and the degree

of nulling or peaking, may be adjusted using the menu.  The Contour filter’s level (either nulling or peak-

ing) may be adjusted using Menu Item [RX DSP

078: MAIN-CONTOUR-LEVEL

] for Main

With reference to Figure (B), note the initial position (12 o’clock) of the CONTOUR control when the CONT switch is pushed. You may observe the “indentation” in the receiver passband where the Contour filter is placing a low-Q “notch” (per the setting of Menu #078 and 080, referenced above). Counter-clockwise rotation (to the left) of the Contour knob causes the indentation to move toward a lower frequency within the passband, while clockwise rotation (to the right) causes the indentation to move toward a higher frequency within the passband. By removing interference or unwanted frequency components on the incoming signal, it is possible to make the desired signal rise out of the background noise/interference, enhancing intelligibility.

(VFO-A) band and [RX DSP 080: SUB-CON-

TOUR-LEVEL

] for Sub (VFO-B) band. The fac-

tory default setting is –15.

 The bandwidth over which the Contour filter ef-

fect is applied may be adjusted using Menu Item [RX DSP 079: MAIN-CONTOUR-WIDTH] for Main (VFO-A) band and [RX DSP 081: SUB-

CONTOUR-WIDTH]

for Sub (VFO-B) band. The

factory default setting is 10.

Quick Point

The steep slopes of the DSP filtering can, when adjusted aggressively, impart an unnatural sound to an incoming signal. Oftentimes, though, a narrow bandwidth is not the key to improving copy; the incoming signal itself may have undesirable or excessive frequency components, especially in the low-frequency range around 400 Hz. By judicious use of the Contour filter, the “shoulder” of the passband response may be altered, or components removed from within the passband, allowing the desired signal to rise above the background noise and interference in a manner not obtainable with other filtering systems.

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INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ)

IF BANDWIDTH

Desired Si gnal Desire d Signal

QRM

IF BANDWIDTH IF BANDWIDTH

IF SHIFT OPERATION (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM MODES

)

IF Shift allows you to vary the DSP filter passband higher or lower, without changing the pitch of the incoming signal, so as to reduce or eliminate interference. Because the carrier tuning frequency is not varied, there is no need to re-tune the operating frequency when eliminating the interference. The total passband tuning range for the IF Shift system is ± 1 kHz.

Main (VFO-A) Band IF Shift Operation

IF Shift system may be observed on the LCD

Rotate the Main (VFO-A) band’s SHIFT (# ) control to the left or right to reduce the interference.

Sub (VFO-B) Band IF Shift Operation

1. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s RX switch (# ) to engage Dual Receive operation.

2. Rotate the Sub (VFO-B) band’s SHIFT (# ) control to the left or right to reduce the interference.

SUB(VFO-B) SHIFT Knob

MAIN(VFO-A) SHIFT Knob

Advice

The position of the IF Shift system may be observed on the LCD display.

Referring to Figure (A), note the depiction of the IF DSP filter as the thick line, with the SHIFT control in the 12 o’clock position. In Figure (B), an interfering signal has appeared inside the original passband. In Figure (C), you can see the effect of rotating the SHIFT control so as to reduce the interference level by moving the filter passband so that the interference is outside of the passband.

MAIN (VFO-A)SUB (VFO-B)

IF Shift system may be

observed on the LCD

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IF BANDWIDTH IF BANDWIDTH IF BANDWID TH

WIDTH (IF DSP BANDWIDTH

The IF Width tuning system allows you to vary the width of the DSP IF passband, so as to eliminate interference. Moreover, the bandwidth may actually be expanded from its default setting, should you wish to enhance incoming signal fidelity when interference on the band is low.

Main (VFO-A) Band IF Width Operation

Rotate the Main (VFO-A) WIDTH knob (# ) to adjust the bandwidth. Counter-clockwise rotation reduces the bandwidth, while clockwise rotation increases the bandwidth.

Sub (VFO-B) Band IF Width Operation

1. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s RX switch (# ) to engage Dual Receive operation.

2. Rotate the Sub (VFO-B) WIDTH knob (# ) to adjust the bandwidth. Counter-clockwise rotation reduces the bandwidth, while clockwise rotation increases the bandwidth.

Referring to Figure (B), you can see the default bandwidth with the WIDTH control set to the 12 o’clock position. By rotating the WIDTH knob to the left, the bandwidth will narrow (see Figure (A)), while rotation of the WIDTH knob to the right, as depicted in Figure (C), will widen the bandwidth.

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UNING

(

SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT MODES

WIDTH system may be observed on the LCD

SUB(VFO-B) WIDTH Knob

MAIN(VFO-A) WIDTH Knob

MAIN (VFO-A)SUB (VFO-B)

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The default bandwidths, and total bandwidth adjustment range, will vary according to the operating mode:

SSB Mode

200 Hz ~ 4 kHz (bandwidth at 12 o’clock position of WIDTH : 2.4 kHz).

CW/RTTY/PKT Modes

25 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz (bandwidth at 12 o’clock position of WIDTH : 500 Hz).

WIDTH system may be

observed on the LCD

Advice

You may observe the effects of adjustment of the

WIDTH control on the LCD display.

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Using IF Shift and Width Together

The IF Shift and Variable IF Width featuress together form a very effective interference-fighting filtering system.

For example, in Figure (A) you can see how interference has appeared both on the high and low sides of the desired signal. By rotating the WIDTH control, as shown in Figure (B), the interference from one side can be eliminated, and by re-positioning the SHIFT control (Figure (C)), the interference on the opposite side can be removed, without re-introducing the interference previously eliminated in Figure (B).

Advice

For best interference reduction, the Width and Shift features are the primary tools you should use. After narrowing the bandwidth (Width) and/or adjusting the center of the passband (Shift), the Contour control may also yield additional signal-enhancement benefits on the net residual bandwidth. What’s more, the IF Notch Filter (see the next section) may also be utilized, in conjunection with the three other filter systems, to significant advantage.

Desired Signal

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Desired Signal

IF BANDWIDTH

IF NOTCH FILTER OPERATION (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM MODES

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The IF Notch filter is a highly-effective system that allows you to slice out an interfering beat note or other carrier signal from inside the receiver passband.

Main (VFO-A) Band IF Notch Operation

SUB(VFO-B) NTCH Knob

MAIN(VFO-A)

NOTCH Knob

1. Press the Main (VFO-A) band NOTCH switch (# ). The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Red to confirm that the IF Notch filter has been engaged.

2. Rotate the Main (VFO-A) band’s NOTCH knob (# ) to null out the interfering carrier.

To switch the IF Notch filter off, press the Main (VFO-A) band’s NOTCH switch once more. The LED imbedded

SUB(VFO-B) NTCH Switch

MAIN(VFO-A) NOTCH Switch

in the switch will turn off, confirming that the IF Notch filter is no longer operating.

Sub (VFO-B) Band IF Notch Operation

1. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s RX switch (# ) to engage Dual Receive operation.

2. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band NTCH switch (# ). The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Orange to confirm that the IF Notch filter has been engaged.

3. Rotate the Sub (VFO-B) band’s NTCH knob (# )

MAIN (VFO-A)SUB (VFO-B)

to null out the interfering carrier.

To switch the IF Notch filter off, press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s NTCH switch once more. The LED imbedded in the switch will turn off, confirming that the IF Notch filter is no longer operating.

Advice

 If you have an after-market monitor connected to the

DISPLAY jack, you can use the Audio Scope display on the “Audio Scope/Oscilloscope” page to observe visually the position of the Notch. Rotation of the

NOTCH control will produce a change in the notch frequency that you can see changing position. The “Waterfall” display capability of the Audio Scope may also be used for this purpose.

 The width of the IF Notch null may be adjusted using

Menu Item [RX DSP 082: IF-NOTCH-WIDTH]. Both “Wide” and “Narrow” selections are available, with “Narrow” providing the least disruption of the “desired” signal.

 Under the frequency display, you may also use the

Bar Display to show the position of the IF Notch. Use Menu Item [DISPLAY 016 BAR DISPLAY SE-

LECT

] to engage this function.

Note

When the NOTCH switch is pressed and held in for two seconds, the center of the notch action will be reset to the positions described below (mode-sensitive):

SSB/AM: The Notch will center at 1.5 kHz (center of

the receiver passband).

CW: The Notch will center on the frequency

programmed by the PITCH knob (# ).

The performance of the IF Notch filter is shown in Figure (A), where the effect of rotation of the

NOTCH knob is depicted. In Figure (B) you can see the notching effect of the IF Notch filter as you rotate the NOTCH knob to eliminate the incoming interference.

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DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION (DNR) OPERATION

The Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) system is designed to reduce the level of random noise found on the HF and 50 MHz bands, and it is especially effective during SSB operation. By rotating the NR knob, any of sixteen different noisereduction algorithms can be selected; each of these algorithms was create for dealing with a different noise profile, and you will want to experiment with the DNR system to find the best setting according to the noise currently being experienced.

Main (VFO-A) Band DNR Operation

1. Press the Main (VFO-A) band’s NR switch (# ). The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Red, confirming that the DNR system is engaged.

2. Rotate the Main (VFO-A) band’s NR knob (# ) to select the setting that most effectively reduces the noise level.

To disable the DNR system, press the Main (VFO-A) band’s

NR switch once more. The imbedded LED will turn off,

confirming that the DNR system is not active.

Sub (VFO-B) Band DNR Operation

1. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s RX switch (# ) to engage Dual Receive operation.

2. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s DNR switch (# ). The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Orange, confirming that the DNR system is engaged.

3. Rotate the Sub (VFO-B) band’s DNR knob (# ) to select the setting that most effectively reduces the noise level.

To disable the DNR system, press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s

DNR switch once more. The imbedded LED will turn

off, confirming that the DNR system is not active.

DNR Knob

DNR Switch

NR Knob

NR Switch

MAIN (VFO-A)SUB (VFO-B)

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NARROW (NAR) ONE-TOUCH IF FILTER SELECTION

Pressing the NAR switch provides one-touch, mode-specific selection of a narrow IF DSP filter setting that does not depend on the setting of the Width control. Pressing the NAR switch once more returns the bandwidth control to the Width/Shift system. The factory default bandwidths are:

SSB Mode

Pressing the NAR switch (# ) selects a bandwidth of

1.8 kHz.

CW/RTTY/PKT Modes

Pressing the NAR switch (# ) selects a bandwidth of 300 Hz.

AM Mode

Pressing the NAR switch (# ) selects a bandwidth of 6 kHz.

FM Mode (28/50 MHz Bands)

Pressing the NAR switch (# ) selects a bandwidth of 9 kHz.

Advice

 The bandwidth applied when the NAR switch is

pressed may be adjusted using the Menu. This allows you to customize a quick-switch “Narrow” bandwidth matching your operating needs (in examples below the default setting is underlined).

SSB

Main (VFO-A)

RX DSP 094 MAIN-SSB-NARROW

200/400/600/850/1100/1350/1500/ 1650/1800/1950/2100/2250 Hz

Sub (VFO-B)

RX DSP 106 SUB-SSB-NARROW

200/400/600/850/1100/1350/1500/ 1650/1800/1950/2100/2250 Hz

Main (VFO-A)

RX DSP 085 MAIN-CW-NARROW

25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz

Sub (VFO-B)

RX DSP 097 SUB-CW-NARROW

25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz

PSK

Main (VFO-A)

RX DSP 088 MAIN-PSK-NARROW

25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz

Sub (VFO-B)

RX DSP 100 SUB-PSK-NARROW

25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz

RTTY

Main (VFO-A)

RX DSP 91 MAIN-RTTY-NARROW

25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz

Sub (VFO-B)

RX DSP 103 SUB-RTTY-NARROW

25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz

WIDTH (BW) “NAR” may be

observed on theLCD

NAR switch

WIDTH (BW) “NAR” may

be observed on the LCD

Advice

 When the NAR button has been pushed so as to

engaged the narrow filter, the Width control will be disabled, but IF Shift still is operational. For many applications, you may find that simple adjustment of the WIDTH control, instead of engaging the Narrow filter, may be satisfactory for interference reduction.

 When you press the NAR button in the FM mode,

both the transmit and receive bandwidths are narrowed.

Note

When the NAR button is pressed, the WIDTH control no longer functions.

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DIGITAL NOTCH FILTER (DNF) OPERATION

The Digital Notch Filter (DNF) is an effective beat-cancelling filter that can null out a number of interfering beat notes inside the receiver passband. Because this is an Auto-Notch feature, there is no adjustment knob associated with this filter.

Advice

If a very strong interfering carrier is encountered, we recommend you first use the IF Notch filter, as it is the most effective notching tool in the receiver section.

Main (VFO-A) Band DNF Operation

Press the Main (VFO-A) band’s D.NOTCH switch (# ) to engage the Digital Notch filter. The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Red, to confirm that the DNF circuit is engaged.

To cancel DNF operation, press the Main (VFO-A) band’s

D.NOTCH switch once more. The imbedded LED will go out, confirming that the Digital Notch Filter is no longer in operation.

Sub (VFO-B) Band DNF Operation

1. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s RX switch (# ) to

engage Dual Receive operation.

2. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s DNF switch (# )

to engage the Digital Notch filter. The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Umber, to confirm that the DNF circuit is engaged.

D.NOTCH Switch

DNR Switch

To cancel DNF operation, press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s

DNF switch once more. The imbedded LED will go out, confirming that the Digital Notch Filter is no longer in operation.

MAIN (VFO-A) SUB (VFO-B)

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IF NOISE BLANKER (NB) OPERATION

The FT DX 9000MP includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition systems.

Main (VFO-A) Band NB Operation

1. Press the VFO-A NB switch (# ) momentarily to reduce a short pulse noise such as from switching transients, automobile ignitions and power lines. The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Red to confirm that the Narrow-NB is operating. Press and hond the VFO-A NB switch for two seconds to reduce a longer dulration man-made pulse noise. The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Yellow to confirm that the Wide-NB is operating.

2. Advance the VFO-A NB control (# ) to the point where the offending ignition noise is best reduced or eliminated.

To end Noise Blanker operation, press the VFO-A NB switch once more. The LED imbedded in the switch will turn off, confirming that the Noise Blanker is no longer in operation.

Sub (VFO-B) Band NB Operation

1. Pressing the Sub (VFO-B) band’s RX switch (# ) will engage Dual Receive operation. When the imbedded LED grows green, this is your confirmation that Dual Receive is in operation.

2. Press the VFO-B NB switch (# ) momentarily to reduce a short pulse noise such as from switching transients, automobile ignitions and power lines. The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Umber to confirm that the Narrow-NB is operating. Press and hond the VFO-B NB switch for two seconds to reduce a longer dulration man-made pulse noise. The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Yellow to confirm that the Wide-NB is operating.

3. Advance the VFO-B NB control (# ) to the point where the offending ignition noise is best reduced or eliminated.

MAIN(VFO-A) NB Knob

MAIN(VFO-A) NB Switch

SUB(VFO-B) NB Switch

SUB(VFO-B) NB Knob

MAIN (VFO-A) SUB (VFO-B)

To end Noise Blanker operation, press the VFO-B NB switch once more. The LED imbedded in the switch will turn off, confirming that the Noise Blanker is no longer in operation.

Advice

When the Roofing filter mode is set to “AUTO” and the Noise Blanker is turned On, the Roofing Filter bandwidth will automatically be set to 15 kHz.

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AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL

The AGC system is designed to help compensate for fading and other propagation effects, with characteristics that can be of particular value on each operating mode. The basic objective of AGC is to maintain a constant audio output level once a certain minimum threshold of signal strength is achieved.

Main (VFO-A) Band AGC Selection

Rotate the Main (VFO-A) band’s AGC switch (# ) to select the desired receiver-recovery time constant. For most operation, we recommend the “AUTO” mode.

Sub (VFO-B) Band AGC Selection

1. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s RX switch (# ) to engage Dual Receive operation.

2. Rotate the Sub (VFO-B) band’s AGC switch (# ) to select the desired receiver-recovery time constant.

Rotation of the AGC switch allows selection of the desired receiver-recovery time constant. Normally, the “AUTO” selection is satisfactory for most situations, but in the event of operation on a crowded band where you wish to receive a weak signal, you may wish to change the setting (to FAST, for example). The AUTO mode selections are:

Operation Mode AUTO AGC Selection

LSB SLOW

USB SLOW

CW FAST AM FAST

FM FAST

RTTY SLOW

PKT(FM) FAST

PKT(LSB) SLOW

AGC Switch

Advice

If the AGC switch is set to the “Off” position, the Smeter will no longer deflect. Additionally, you will likely encounter distortion on stronger signals, as the IF ampligiers and the following stages are probably being overloaded.

Quick Point

Several spects of AGC performance may be configured via the Menu. However, because AGC can have such a profound impact on overall receiver performance, we generally do not recommend any changes to the AGC Menu selections.

AGC Switch

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MAIN (VFO-A)SUB (VFO-B)

Terminology

Automatic Gain Control, or AGC, is a circuit that senses the incoming signal strength, and then limits the gains of the RF and IF stages so as to keep the output audio volume at a more-or-less constant level. AGC also protects the RF, IF, Audio, and DSP stages from overload, as it limits the signal strength that is allowed to flow, irrespective of the input signal level.

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AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL

SLOPED AGC Operation

In traditional AGC systems, the audio output from the transceiver becomes essentially fixed once the threshold for AGC action is reached (usually several dozen dB above the no-signal noise floor). The FT DX 9000MP, however, includes an innovative Sloped AGC system, that allows the audio volume to rise and fall slightly according to signal strength. Although the rise/fall are not dramatic, they are sufficient to allow you to use your ear to discern and separate signals according to signal strength, not just audio frequency.

Using Sloped AGC

1. Press the MNU (Menu) key (# ) momentarily to enter the Menu mode; the Menu will appear on the LCD display.

2. Use the Main Tuning Dial knob (# ) to select Menu Item [RX AUDIO 075 AGC-SLOPE].

3. Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) to change the setting to “SLOPE.”

4. Press and hold in the MNU key for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. You wil now be using the Sloped AGC system.

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MAIN Tuning Dial Knob

CLAR/VFO-B Knob

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MUTE FEATURE MAIN (VFO-A) BAND

There may be occasions, during Dual Receive operation, when you want to silence the Main (VFO-A) receiver temporarily so as to concentrate on what's being received on the Sub (VFO-B) receiver. The Mute feature makes this simple to accomplish.

Press the Main (VFO-A) band’s RX LED/switch (# ).

The Main (VFO-A) receiver will be silenced, and the green LED in the RX switch will blink. To restore reception on the Main (VFO-A) receiver, just press the blinking

RX switch/LED once more.

MAIN(VFO-A) RX switch

AUDIO LIMITER (AFL) FEATURE

Particularly when the AGC is off, you may desire to limit the level of audio output that is permitted to flow to the speaker or earphones. For these circumstances, the AFL (Audio Limiter) feature will provide the desired cap on the audio output.

Main (VFO-A) Band AFL Setup

Press the Main (VFO-A) band’s AFL switch (# ) to turn on the Audio Limiter. The imbedded LED in the button will glow red. To disable the Audio limiter, press the

AFL switch once more; the imbedded LED will turn

off.

Advice

Because the AFL feature will generally reduce the overall audio level, we recommend that it be left Off unless special operating conditions warrant its use.

Sub (VFO-B) Band AFL Setup

1. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s RX switch (# ) to

engage Dual Receive operation.

2. Press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s AFL switch (# )

to turn on the Audio Limiter. The imbedded LED in the button will glow red. To disable the Audio limiter, press the AFL switch once more; the imbedded LED will turn off.

SUB(VFO-B) AFL Switch MAIN(VFO-A) AFL Switch

MAIN (VFO-A)SUB (VFO-B)

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ADJACENT CHANNEL MONITOR (ACM) CW MODE ONLY

While operating on CW on the Main (VFO-A) band, the ACM feature provides a visual indicator of encroachment by another station (someone you may not be able to hear because of the tight DSP filter in your FT DX 9000MP). The presence of a nearby strong signal will be displayed on the Sub-receiver’s S-meter. The Sub (VFO-B) receiver is taken over by the ACM, when engaged, and reception on the Sub (VFO-B) band is not possible while ACM it turned on.

To activate the Adjacent Channel Monitor, press the

ACM switch (# ). The LED imbedded in the switch

will glow Red.

Advice

 If you do not have Dual Receive engaged, turning on

the ACM feature will cause the RX LED associated with the Sub (VFO-B) receiver to become illuminated.

 When ACM is turned on, the frequency of the Sub

(VFO-B) receiver will automatically be set to match that of the Main (VFO-A) receiver.

 When operating on Dual Receive, engaging the ACM

feature automatically sets the Sub (VFO-B) receiver to the same frequency as the Main (VFO-A) receiver, and by inverting the DSP filter the Sub receiver is used for monitoring (visually) for activity outside your current receiver passband on the Main receiver.

ACM Switch

When ACM is turned on during Dual Receive operation, the audio from the Sub (VFO-B) receiver will disappear. A typical operating circumstance where ACM can help is when you are running stations during a contest in a 250 Hz bandwidth. If stations suddenly stop calling you, it may be because another strong station has started calling CQ near your frequency. By engaging ACM, your Sub-receiver S-meter will display the strongest station on the area ±1.2 kHz from your current operating frequency; if the encroaching station is sufficiently close, you might want to ask him or her kindly to QSY.

300Hz

1.05 Hz

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1.05 Hz

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AUDIO FILTER OPERATION

The left FILTER(A) switch on the FPS-9000H allows adjustment of the left speaker audio response, while the FILTER(B) switch on the FPS-9000H allows tailoring of the right side speaker’s audio response.

The optimum filter setting will depend on the operating mode and band/noise conditions. For example:

SSB operation

Setting the HIGH CUT filter to 2.4 kHz will cause audio components above that frequency to be attenuated at a rate of –6 dB per octave. This will cut high-pitched noise, and give the audio a more mellow sound.

SSB operation

Setting LOW CUT to 500 Hz, and HIGH CUT to 700 Hz, will create a bandpass filter with its peak at 600 Hz.

AM and FM operation

You will want to begin operation in the “NORM” (Normal) position, corresponding to the widest fidelity available. If specific noise or interference should arise, try engaging one or both of the filters.

See the charts for further information about the typical response curves for these highly useful filters, which oftentimes can significantly enhance reception.

FILTER A

LOW CUT Switch

NORM 300 500

700 1k

2.4k NORM

The audio filter is disabled. Audio below 300 Hz is attenuated at a rate of -6 dB/octave. Audio below 500 Hz is attenuated at a rate of -6 dB/octave.

FILTER A

HIGH CUT Switch

LOW CUT

HIGH CUT

FILTER B

LOW CUT Switch

FILTER B

HIGH CUT Switch

Note

 It is possible to mute the audio from the speaker(s), if

desired; see page 40.

 To mute the audio from the Main receiver (left

speaker), press the MUTE(A) switch. To mute the audio from the Sub receiver (right speaker), press the

MUTE(B) switch.

Advice

 It is possible to combine the speakers’ audio outputs,

so as to enhance the tonal fidelity from bass through treble; see page 40.

 Pressing the OUTPUT switch (once the “[A+B]”

switch has been pressed) will combine the audio from the two speakers, effectively doubling the total speaker aperture.

Audio Filter Frequency Response

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SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION

1. The operating mode is selected using the MODE switches (# ) to the left of the MAIN Tuning Dial knob (# ), and the VFO (A or B) to which the selection is applied is selected by pressing the

A or B switch above the Mode keys. Press the A or B key to select the desired VFO, then press the LSB or USB key to select one of the SSB modes. For AM operation, press the AM key.

Quick Point

By convention, LSB is used in the 7 MHz and lower Amateur bands for SSB communication, and USB is used on the 14 MHz and higher bands (the 10 MHz band is used for CW and data modes only).

2. Rotate the MAIN Tuning Dial knob to adjust the operating frequency. Alternatively, if using the optional MD-200A8X Desktop Microphone, you may use the Up/Down scanning buttons to sweep up or down the current band.

Advice

Be sure to verify that the microphone you are using is enabled for operation via the Menu. There are two microphone jacks (the front panel's three-pin XLR (“Cannon”) connector, and the rear panel’s 8-pin round connector), and either jack may be chosen independently for SSB, AM, and FM operation. See the Menu list below for details of the associated Menu Item.

3. Press the microphone’s PTT (Push To Talk) switch to begin transmission; speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.  The “TX” indicator will light up in the frequency

display area, confirming that transmission is in progress.

 When transmitting in the AM mode, rotate the RF

PWR control so as to set a maximum (carrier) power output of 50 Watts.

 Release the PTT switch at the end of your transmis-

sion. The transceiver will return to the receive mode.

4. To adjust the microphone amplifier gain to match the microphone and your voice level, close the PTT switch, speak into the microphone in a normal voice level, and adjust the MIC (gain) control (# ) as follows:

SSB Mode

Adjust the MIC control so that the ALC voltage (displayed on the right meter) stays within the ALC zone of the meter (up to 2/3 or full scale deflection) on voice peaks. For AM, the MIC control should not be advanced to the point where the ALC meter deflects. In many cases, the same setting as used on SSB will be satisfactory.

VOX SwitchMOX Switch Main Tuning Dial Knob

MIC Knob RF PWR Knob

Please adjust the MIC gain control to set the ALC within this range.

MODE Switch

Advice

 ALC meter deflection may be caused by excessive

drive power, but also by reflected power detected in the antenna system. If the impedance presented to the transceiver is different from 50 Ohms, ALC meter action may be observed that is not related to the proper setting of the MIC gain control. Therefore, we recommend that you make MIC gian adjustments into a dummy load or antenna system presenting an impedance very close to 50 Ohms.

 Rotate the RF PWR control (# ) to set the de-

sired power output. Clockwise rotation of the RF PWR control will increase the power. The adjustment range is between 10 Watts and 400 Watts, and you should always use the minimum power necessary for maintaining reliable communications.

 When performing tests (such as the setup of the MIC

or RF PWR controls), be sure to check the frequency before transmitting, so as to avoid interference to others who may already be using the frequency.

 Four techniques for exercising Transmit/Receive con-

trol are provided on the FT DX 9000MP, and you may choose the technique(s) that best suit your operating needs:

Pressing the microphone’s PTT switch will engage the transmitter.

The rear panel PTT jack may be connected to a foot switch or other manual switching device in order to engage the transmitter.

Pressing the front panel MOX switch (# ) will

PTT Jack

lock the transmitter on. Press the MOX switch (a latching type) to return to receive.

 The VOX (Voice Operated Xmit) circuit

will engage the transmitter automatically when you speak into the microphone. For details of VOX operation, see page 96.

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Enable

48-volt Supply Line

Disable

Move

Jumper Plug

nside the Transceiver

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PHANTOM VOLTAGE FOR CONDENSER MICROPHONES

For powering a studio-quality condenser microphone connected to the front panel’s XLR (“Cannon”) connector, it is possible to enable a 48-volt DC line connected to that jack. Because the improper enabling of this voltage could cause damage to other microphone types, the simple process for enabling the voltage has been made somewhat complicated, so as to prevent the voltage from being enabled by accident.

1. Turn the front panel POWER switch (# ) Off, then Turn the FPS-9000H’s POWER switch Off.

2. Unplug the DC power cable from the rear panel DC IN jack.

3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the eight screws from the sides of the transceiver case.

4. Now remove the six screws shown in Figure 1 from the bottom case.

5. Referring to Figure 2, locate jack J28 on the AF Unit, and remove the jumper plug which is connected across pins 2 and 3 of J28.

6. Connect the just-removed jumper plug so that it now is connected across pins 1 and 2 of J28 (instead of the original position across pins 2 and 3).

7. Replace the six screws to affix the bottom case, and replace the eight screws from the sides of the transceiver (these screws were removed in steps 3 and 4 above).

8. Connect the DC power cable to the rear panel’s DC IN jack.

9. Turn the FPS-9000H’s POWER switch on, then turn the front panel POWER switch on.

10. If the above process has been successfully completed, you will observe that a small red LED just above and to the right of the XLR connector is now illuminated. If this LED is not glowing red, please check the status of the jumper plug once more.

11. If the red LED is glowing properly, the modification to enable the phantom 48 Volt line is now complete.

Figure 1

Note

 When opening/closing the case, take care with your

screwdriver not to short out internal components, or touch them in a way that will cause them to short out against other components.

 Avoid touching internal components with your hand,

as static electricity can cause damage to certain components if appropriate anti-static bench techniques are employed.

 Only engage the phantom power when you have no

alternative but to use a condenser microphone requiring such voltage. The wide availability of studio-grade Dynamic microphones (that do not require the phantom voltage) generally makes the use of the phantom voltage unnecessary over the life of the transceiver. Because damage can occur if the phantom voltage is enabled on a microphone not requiring it, we strongly recommend that the jumper plug at J28 (AF Unit) be left in its original position across pins 2 and 3.

 The phantom voltage capability of the FT DX 9000MP

is disabled at the factory, and the lack of this voltage is not a “defect” or other condition covered by the Limited Warranty on this product. Accordingly, if you do not feel capable of enabling the phantom voltage and ask a service shop to do so on your behalf, a service fee may apply.

Figure 2

Terminology

Phantom Voltage

Phantom Voltage is a term describing the voltage (48 Volts at 10 mA max.) provided via the front panel’s XLR (“Cannon”) microphone connector, for use with a studio-grade condenser microphone. Although disabled at the factory, enabling of the voltage only requires that the position of an internal jumper plug be moved.

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USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER

The Automatic Antenna Tuner (hereinafter referred to as the “ATU”) built into each FT DX 9000 is crafted to ensure a 50Ohm load for the final amplifier stage of the transmitter. We recommend that the ATU be used whenever you operate on the FT DX 9000MP.

Advice

 The ATU of the FT DX 9000MP, being located inside the station, only adjusts the impedance presented to the trans-

ceiver at the station end of your coaxial cable feedline. It does not “tune” the SWR at the antenna feedpoint itself. When designing and building your antenna system, we recommend that every effort be made to ensure a low SWR at the antenna feedpoint.

 The ATU of the FT DX 9000MP includes 100 memories for tuning data. Eleven of these memories are allocated, one per

Amateur band, so that each band has at least one setting preset for use on that band. The remaining 89 memories are reseved for the 89 most-recent tuning points, for quick frequency change without the need to retune the ATU.

 The ATU in the FT DX 9000MP is designed to match impedances within the range of 16.5 Ohms to 150 Ohms, corre-

sponding to an SWR of 3:1 or less. Accordingly, simple non-resonant whip antennas, along with random-length wires and the “G5RV” antenna (on most bands) may not be within the impedance matching range of the ATU.

ATU OPERATION

1. Rotate the RF PWR control (# ) fully clockwise (to the right).

2. Use the MAIN Tuning Dial knob (# ) to set the radio to desired operating frequency within the Amateur band.

3. Press the TUNE switch (# ) momentarily to place the ATU in the transmit line (no adjustment/tuning will occur yet). An LED inside the TUNE switch will glow red continuously.

Quick Point

The momentary press of the TUNE switch will turn the tuner on, and the microprocessor will automatically select the tuning point closest to the current operating frequency.

4. Press and hold in the TUNE switch for two seconds to begin automatic tuning. The transmitter will be engaged, and the red LED imbedded in the TUNE switch will blink while tuning is in progress. When the optimum tuning point has been reched, the radio will return to receive, and the red LED will again glow steadily (instead of blinking).

5. While tuning around the band using the Main tuning dial, you will observe that the TUNE LED blinks momentarily every 10 kHz. This momentary blinking indicates that a new tuning window has been entered. If you want to save tuning data associated with this 10 kHz window, repeat step 4 (above) for each such window. On bands like 1.8 MHz where the impedance may change rapidly, the storage of a number of tuning points is recommended.

6. To disconnect the ATU from the transmit line, press the TUNE switch momentarily. The red LED imbedded in the TUNE switch will go out, confirming that the ATU has been turned off. In the “Off” mode, the transceiver will be directly connected to the coaxial cable connected to your antenna, and will operate based on whatever impedance is present at the station end of the coax.

TUNE Switch

Advice

The ATU is connected both to the transmitter and the receiver, and its natural RF selectivity has a beneficial effect in rejecting out-of-band energy during reception. Accordingly, we recommend that the ATU be left “On” at all times.

Quick Point

 As shipped from the factory, only one ATU alignment

point is saved on each Amateur band. This was memorized during the final alignment and performance verification stages on the production line.

 The momentary flickering of the TUNE switch's

LED occurs whenever you cross over into a new 10 kHz ATU memory window.

Note

Although transmitter power is decreased to 200 Watts (maximum) during tuning, by all means please check the operating frequency before beginning the tuning process, to be sure you are not interfering with others who may already be using the frequency.

Main Tuning Dial Knob

HI SWR LED

RF PWR Knob

Terminology

Antenna Tuner Memories

The microprocessor of the ATU makes a note of the positions of the tuning capacitors and the selected inductors, and stores the data for each 10 kHz window in which tuning has occurred. This eliminates the need to re-tune every time you return to a frequency on which you already have completed the tuning process.

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SWR = 1.0

SWR = 1.5

SWR = 2.0

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Feed Point SWR

SWR = 1.0

SWR = 2.0

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Memorized SWR

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ABOUT ATU OPERATION

Figure 1 depicts a situation where normal tuning via the ATU has been successfully completed, and the tuning data has been stored in the ATU memory. The antenna system as seen by the transmitter is shown.

In Figure 2, the operator has changed frequency, and the HI SWR LED has become illuminated. The operator presses and holds in the TUNE switch (# ) for two seconds to begin impedance matching using the ATU.

If a high SWR conditions exists (above 3:1), corrective action must be taken in the antenna system to bring the impedance closer to 50 Ohms. Besides the fact that the ATU will refuse to memorize settings on frequencies where the SWR exceeds 3:1, the high SWR may indicate a mechanical failure in the feed system, and such failures can lead to the generation of spurious signals causing TVI, etc.

Feed Point SWR

Memorized ATU Setting

About ATU Memories

SWR after ATU Tuning

Figure 1

Retuned Setting

Figure 2

SWR (Post-tuning) Less than 1.5:1

The tuning settings are committed to the ATU memory.

SWR (Post-tuning) Greater than 1.5:1

Tuning data will not be retained in memory. If you return to the same frequency, the tuning process must be repeated.

SWR (Post-tuning) Greater than 3:1

The HI SWR LED will light up, and tuning settings, if achieved, will not be memorized. Please investigate and resolve the high SWR condition before attempting further operation using this antenna. The high SWR may indicate a mechanical failure in the feed system, and such failures can lead to the generation of spurious signals causing TVI, etc.

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LITHIUM BATTERY REPLACEMENT

The memories for the ATU are backed up by a common Lithium backup battery (type CR2032 or equivalent). After two or more years of heavy use, you may notice that the tuner memories are not being maintained, and that you have to re-tune when returning to a frequency on which you had previously stored tuning data.

In this case, please replace the ATU Backup Battery using the following procedure:

1. Turn the front panel POWER switch (# ) Off, then Turn the FPS-9000H’s POWER switch Off.

2. Unplug the DC power cable from the rear panel DC IN jack.

3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the eight screws from the side of the transceiver, along with the six screws affixing the bottom case; remove the bottom case.

4. Now remove the three screws affixing the top case (Figure 2), and remove the top case.

5. Referring to Figure 3, remove the screws ( ) at the top left and top right that hold the front panel assembly in place, and loosen the two screws ( ) at the bottom left and bottom right, so they can hold the front panel as it is folded forward.

6. Refer to Figure 4, and slide the front panel diagonally upward and outward, then fold the front panel forward to expose the Control Unit behind it.

7. Locate the Lithium battery on the left side of the Control Unit (Figure 5)

8. Follow the guidelines in Figure 6, and remove the old battery, replacing it with a new one of the identical type.

9. Restore the front panel to its original position, and replace the two screws (one from each side, near the top) and tighten the two lower screws that were loosened in step 5.

10. Replace the top and bottom covers, re-installing all the screws removed in steps 3 and 4.

11. ATU Backup Battery replacement is now complete.

Figure 1

Quick Point

When the ATU Backup Battery is replaced, all tuner memories will be erased, and new sets of tuning data will have to be stored.

Note

 Use care in the handling and storage of the Lithium

battery. It is small, and presents a choking hazard to small children; therefore keep such batteries out of the reach of children at all times. Do not dispose of Lithium batteries in fire, and do not attempt to recharge them under any circumstances.

 When opening/closing the case, take care with your

screwdriver not to short out internal components, or touch them in a way that will cause them to short out against other components.

 The exhaustion of the ATU backup battery of the FT

DX 9000MP is a normal “wear and tear” situation, and

the loss of the backup voltage is not a “defect” or other condition covered by the Limited Warranty on this product. Accordingly, if you do not feel capable of replacing the battery, and ask a service shop to do so on your behalf, a service fee may apply.

Figure 2

Remove

Loosen

Figure 3

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ON OFF





Removal of the Lithium Backup Battery

After pushing in the direction of the arrow,

move your finger upward.





Inserting the Lithium Backup Battery

Use your fingertip to push in the

indicated direction.

LITHIUM BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Slide the front panel diagonally upward and outward.

ATU Backup Battery

Backup Switch

Figure 4

CONTROL Unit

Figure 5

Figure 6

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USING THE SPEECH PROCESSOR - SSB/AM MODES -

The Speech Processor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output via a sophisticated compression technique. The result is improved intelligibility when conditions are difficult.

1. Adjust the MIC gain control (# ) for SSB use, as described on page 80.

2. Rotate the METER switch (# ) fully to the left, so as to select “COM” (Compression).

3. Press the PROC switch (# ) momentarily. The Red LED imbedded in the switch will light up, confirming that the Speech Processor is engaged.

4. Press the PTT switch on the microphone, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. Observe the deflection of the meter needle on the COMP meter scale.

5. Rotate the PROC control (# ) so that the meter needle deflects to not more than “10 dB” on the COMP scale.

To switch the Speech Procesor off, press the PROC switch once more. The Red LED imbedded in the switch will go out, confirming that the Speech processor is turned off.

Advice

Excessive advancement of the PROC control will result in a degradation of the transmitted signal’s signal-tonoise ratio, thereby reducing intelligibility at the other end of the circuit.

METER Switch

PROC Switch

MIC Knob / PROC Knob

METER switch

 If you have an after-market monitor connected to the

DISPLAY jack, you can observe the effect of your COMP level adjustments by viewing the wave-form on the “Oscilloscope” page on the external monitor.

 The Transmit Monitor is another helpful way of veri-

fying proper adjustment of the Compresison level. By Pressing the MONI switch (# ) and adjusting the

MONI control (# ) for a comfortable listening level while you are transmitting, you will be able to hear the difference in sound quality as you make adjustments.

 The RF PWR control (# ) still controls the RF

power output, whether or not the Speech Processor is engaged.

MIC knob / PROC knob

PROC switch

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ADJUSTING THE SSB TRANSMITTED BANDWIDTH

For transmission on SSB, a default bandwidth of 2.4 kHz is provided. This bandwidth provides reasonable fidelity along with good talk power, and is typical of the bandwidth used for decades during SSB transmission. However, the bandwidth may be varied by the operator, so as to provide different levels of fidelity or talk power, according to your preferences. Here's how to adjust the transmitted bandwidth on SSB:

1. Press the MNU key (# ) to engage the Menu.

2. Rotate the MAIN Tuning Dial knob (# ) so as to select Menu Item [

3. Rotate the desired bandwidth. The available selections are:

3000WB/50-3000/100-2900/200-2800/ 300-2700/400-2600, and the default is 300-2700 Hz.

4. Press and hold in the save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

Advice

 If you have an after-market monitor connected to the

DISPLAY jack, you can verify the effect of your adjustments of the transmitted bandwidth by observing the Audio Scope on the “Oscilloscope” page on the external monitor.

 The Transmit Monitor is another helpful way of veri-

fying the effects on fidelity of changing the bandwidth. Press the MONI switch (# ), then adjusting the

MONI control (# ) for a comfortable listening level while you are transmitting, you will be able to hear the difference in sound quality as you make changes.

MODE SSB 070 SSB-TX-BPF].

CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) to select the

MNU key for two seconds to

MNU Key

MAIN Tuning Dial knob

Quick Point

 The higher fidelity associated with wide bandwidth

will be particularly enjoyable on the low bands, during local rag-chew QSOs.

 The “3000WB” setting is a special hi-fidelity setting,

whereby the transmitted bandwidth is in excess of 3 kHz. This selection, in conjunction with judicious adjustment of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer (see next chapter) can provide truly outstanding fidelity and very natural-sounding audio.

 When using the wider bandwidth selections (especially

“3000WB”), the apparent power output from the transmitter may seem lower. This is because the available power from the transmitter is being distributed over a wider bandwidth, and the power detection circuitry does not compensate for the effect of the bandwidth selection (it is calibrated in the default 2.4 kHz bandwidth).

CLAR/VFO-B Knob

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IGNAL QUALITY ENHANCEMENT USING THE PARAMETRIC MICROPHONE EQUALIZER

The FT DX 9000MP includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer, that provides precise, independent control over the low-, mid-, and treble-ranges in your voice wave-form.

Quick Point

 The Parametric Equalizer is a unique technique for adjusting the signal quality. Because the three ranges may be

adjusted so precisely , it is possible to craft a response that provides a more natural and pleasant sound than you have ever experienced before.

 The Parametric Equalizer adjustments are applied independently to the front XLR (“Cannon”) and rear (8-pin) micro-

phone jacks, so you can connect different microphones and customize the audio response that best suits each microphone.

The aspects of configuration that you may adjust on the Parametric Equalizer are:

Center Frequency: The center frequency of each of the three bands may be adjusted. Gain: The amount of enhancement (or suppression) within each band may be adjusted. Q: The bandwidth over which the equalization is performed may be adjusted.

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1. Connect the microphone to the front or rear microphone jack.

2. Set the RF PWR control (# ) to its minimum value, so as not to cause interference to other users during adjustment.

Advice

 Because the setup of the Parametric Equalizer for

both front and rear microphone jacks may take some time, we recommend you consider connecting a dummy load to one of the Antenna jacks, and monitor your signal on a separate receiver, so as to prevent interference to other users.

 You will have the best chance of hearing the ef-

fects of adjustments if you wear headphones while monitoring your transmitted signal.

3. Press the MONI switch (# ).

4. Press the MNU key (# ) momentarily. The Menu list will appear on the LCD display.

5. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob (# ) to find the “EQ” Menu area, containing Menu Items 136 through 153; these perain to the adjustment of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer.

6. Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) to perform adjustments to a particular Menu item.

7. Close the PTT switch, and speak into the microphone while listening to the effects of the changes you are making (in step 6). Because the overall effect on the sound will change with each adjustment you make, you should make several passes through each adjustment area, to be sure that you are achieving the optimum setting.

8. When you have completed all adjustments, press and hold in the MNU key for two seconds to save the new settings and exit to normal operation. If you only press the MNU key momentarily to exit, any changes you performed will not be stored.

MONI Switch

MAIN Tuning Dial knob

RF PWR Knob

MNU Key

CLAR/VFO-B Knob

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3-Stage Parametric Equalizer Adjustments: Front Panel Microphone Jack

TX AUDIO 136 F-PRMTRC EQ1-FREQ “100” (Hz) ~ “700” (Hz)

Center Frequency

Parametric Gain

Q (Bandwidth)

3-Stage Parametric Equalizer Adjustments: Rear Panel Microphone Jack

Center Frequency

Parametric Gain

Q (Bandwidth)

TX AUDIO 139 F-PRMTRC EQ2-FREQ “700” (Hz) ~ “1500” (Hz) TX AUDIO 142 F-PRMTRC EQ3-FREQ “1500” (Hz) ~ “3200” (Hz) TX AUDIO 137 F-PRMTRC EQ1-LEVEL (Low) “-10” (-10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) TX AUDIO 140 F-PRMTRC EQ2-LEVEL (Mid) “-10” (-10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) TX AUDIO 143 F-PRMTRC EQ3-LEVEL (High) “-10 (-10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) TX AUDIO 138 F-PRMTRC EQ1-BWTH (Low) “1” ~ “10” TX AUDIO 141 F-PRMTRC EQ2-BWTH (Mid) “1” ~ “10” TX AUDIO 144 F-PRMTRC EQ3-BWTH (High) “1” ~ “10”

TX AUDIO 145 R-PRMTRC EQ1-FREQ “100” (Hz) ~ “700” (Hz) TX AUDIO 148 R-PRMTRC EQ2-FREQ “700” (Hz) ~ “1500” (Hz) TX AUDIO 151 R-PRMTRC EQ3-FREQ “1500” (Hz) ~ “3200” (Hz) TX AUDIO 146 R-PRMTRC EQ1-LEVEL (Low) “-10” (-10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) TX AUDIO 149 R-PRMTRC EQ2-LEVEL (Mid) “-10” (-10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) TX AUDIO 152 R-PRMTRC EQ3-LEVEL (High) “-10” (-10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) TX AUDIO 147 R-PRMTRC EQ1-BWTH (Low) “1” ~ “10” TX AUDIO 150 R-PRMTRC EQ2-BWTH (Mid) “1” ~ “10” TX AUDIO 153 R-PRMTRC EQ3-BWTH (High)“1” ~ “10”

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LOW- DISTORTION CLASS-A OPERATION

Class-A operation of the FT DX 9000MP transmitter is provided, yielding ultra-low distortion products during SSB operation. Power output during Class-A operation is 100 Watts.

1. To engage Class-A operation, press the CLASS-A switch (# ). The imbedded Red LED will light up, confirming that Class-A operation has been selected.

2. Engaging the “Class-A” mode actually places the transceiver in a condition whereby the Bias level may be adjusted, using the

BIAS control (# ), to set the transceiver for operation anywhere between Class A and Class AB (which has lower heat dissipation but higher distortion products). Clockwise rotation of the BIAS control increases the Bias, and fully clockwise rotation of the BIAS control will place the transmitter in fully Class-A operation. Counter-clockwise rotation of the BIAS control will move the transmitter toward Class AB operation.

3. To exit from the CLASS-A mode, press the CLASSA switch once more. The Red LED imbedded in the switch will go out, confirming that the CLASS-A mode has been disengaged.

BIAS knob

CLASS-A switch

Continuous adjustment of the Bias Level between Class-A and Class-AB is possible.

CLASS-AB AND CLASS -A OPERATING PRINCIPLE

Advice

 During Class-A operation, ten Amps of Bias current will be flowing, regardless of the modula-

tion level that leads to actual power output. Therefore, if the ambient temperature in your operation location is high, the transceiver temperature may rise as well, due to the high bias level (which must be dissipated as heat). Depending on the temperature, you may wish to reduce the swtting of the BIAS control (# ), so as to reduce the amount of heat being generated.

 During Class A operation, we recommend that you monitor the heat sink temperature by pressing the TEMP switch

(# ) so as to engage the temperature monitoring mode of the TEMP/SWR meter (# ). Usually, the temperature will be well below the 80 °C “Red Zone,” because the fan speed will increase to control a rise in temperature. If you are operating in a hot environment, though, and the increasing fan speed does not maintain the temperature below 80 °C, try adjusting the Bias Level temporarily in the direction of Class AB operation; this will reduce the amount of heat being dissipated in the heat sink.

 The Bias Level is displayed on the VDD/BIAS meter (# ) when the BIAS switch (# ) is pushed. On the “Bias”

scale, “0%” represents Class AB operation, while “100%” represents Class A operation.

 An innovative aspect of the “Class-A” mode is that the actual power output is always limited to 100 Watts. So even

though you might adjust the BIAS control in the direction of Class-AB operation, the power output will not rise; this eliminates the need, for example, to re-tune your linear amplifier, if used.

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LOW- DISTORTION CLASS-A OPERATION

Quick Point

 Class-A operation provides a significant improvement in transmitter distortion suppression. During Class-A, the 3rd-

order IMD products are typically suppressed 50 dB, while the 5th- and higher-order IMD products (that can cause “splatter” that interferes with others) will typically be suppressed 70 dB or more.

 If you are using a linear amplifier such as the VL-1000, the low distortion produced by the FT DX 9000MP’s transmitter

means that these intermodulation distortion products will not exist to be amplified by your linear.

 High-Power 400-Watt Final Amplifier Stage

The final amplifier stage of the FT DX 9000MP utilizes a parallel pair of ST Micro Electronics Corp. SD2931 MOSFET devices operating at 50 Volts. This parallel push-pull configuration provides low distortion along with high power output. The 120 mm thermostatically-controlled cooling fan directs forced air across the heat sink, should the heat sink temperature exceed the temperature that will trigger the thermostat.

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VOICE MEMORY

You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT DX 9000MP by plugging in the supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad into the rear panel’s REMOTE jack.

The Voice Memory system includes five memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can hold is 20 seconds. Please see the diagram depicting connection of the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad on page 15.

Recording Your Own Voice in Memory

1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front panel Mode selector switches.

2. Press the MEM key on the FH-2.

3. Press any of the keys numbered 1 through 5 to select that memory storage register. If you do not press the PTT key (see next step) within five seconds, the memory storage process will be cancelled.

Checking Your Recording

1. Be sure that the front panel MOX switch (# ) is Off (not pushed in).

2. Press the 1 ~ 5 key (whichever one you just recorded in), and you will hear the contents of the voice memory you just recorded.

Advice

You may rotate the Main (VFO-A) AF GAIN control (# ) to adjust the playback level of the recording.

4. Press the microphone’s PTT switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to record the message (such as “CQ DX, CQ DX, this is W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, Over”). Remember that the time limit for recording any message is 20 seconds.

5. Press the FH-2 MEM key to terminate the message storage process.

Transmitting the Recorded Message

1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front panel MODE selector switches (# ).

2. Press the front panel’s BK-IN/SPOT switch (# ).

3. Press the FH-2 1 ~ 5 key, depending on which memory register’s message you wish to transmit. If you hit the key again during playback, the message will be terminated.

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CONVENIENT TRANSMITTER ACCESSORIES

VOX:

Instead of using the microphone’s PTT switch or the front panel MOX switch to activate the transmitter, the VOX (Voice Operated TX/RX Control) system provides hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into the microphone. Setup of the VOX system takes only a few seconds.

1. To start, set the DELAY and VOX controls (# ) fully counter-clockwise (to the left).

2. Press the VOX switch (# ) to engage VOX operation.

3. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level, and rotate the VOX knob clockwise (to the right) until the point where your voice input activates the transmitter.  Do not advance the setting of the VOX control

4. Now stop speaking, and note the amount of time it takes for the receiver to recover. If the hang time is too long or too short; rotate the DELAY knob, while speaking briefly into the microphone and then pausing, so as to set the desired hang time. Clockwise rotation of the DELAY control will increase the hang time.

5. To exit from VOX operation, press the VOX switch once more. We recommend doing this if you are going to leave your station, to prevent inadvertent activation of the VOX system by a ringing nearby telephone, speaker audio from a TV, etc.

UTOMATIC

too much, because to do so will make the transmitter respond to minor background noises in your station.

TX/RX S

WITCHING USING VOICE CONTROL

- SSB/AM/FM MODES -

VOX Switch

DELAY Knob / VOX Knob

Advice

VOX operation may be engaged on either Voice modes (SSB/AM/FM) and on AFSK-based Data modes. Use Menu item [TX GNRL 159 VOX SELECT] (the selections are “MIC” and “DATA”).

USING THE MONITOR

You may listen to the quality of your transmitted signal using the Monitor feature.

1. Press the MONI switch (# ). The imbedded Red LED will light up, indicating that the Monitor is turned on.

2. During transmission, rotate the MONI knob (# ) to adjust the audio level from the Monitor. Clockwise rotation of this knob will increase the volume level.

3. To switch the Monitor off again, press the MONI switch once more. The Red LED will go out, confirming that the Monitor is now disengaged.

Advice

 If you are using the speaker for monitoring, instead of

headphones, excessive advancement of the MONI control can cause feedback to occur. Additionally, this feedback can cause the VOX system to hang up in a loop, making it impossible to return to receive. Therefore, we recommend the use of headphones, if at all possible, or the minimum usable setting of the

MONI control, if the speaker must be used.

 Because the Monitor feature utilizes a sampling of the

transmitter’s IF signal, it can be very useful for checking the adjustment of the Speech Processor or Parametric Equalizer on SSB, and for checking the general signal quality on AM and FM.

MONI Knob

MONI Switch

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SPLIT OPERATION USING THE TX CLARIFIER (VFO-A OPERATION

For split TX/RX operation in “casual” pile-ups, where the split is less than 10 kHz, the TX Clarifier (Offset Tuning) feature may be utilized.

1. Press the CLAR switch (# ). The Red LED imbedded in the switch will light up, and “CLAR” will appear in the Multi Panel Window on the Frequncy Display (# ). The CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) will now be enabled for offset tuning of the transmitter.

Advice

 Please verify that the lamp to the right of the

CLAR/VFO-B knob is not lit up in Umber. If so, this indicates that this knob is currently engaged for Sub (VFO-B) band tuning. If the Umber lamp is lit, press the A/B switch (# ), then press the

CLAR switch, to engage Clarifier operation.

Quick Point

 The Clarifier is frequently used for receiver offset

tuning. However, for DX pile-ups where the DX station is using a split of less than 10 kHz, the TX Clarifier function is usually the quickest way to set the transmitter to the desired offset frequency.

2. Press the BAND/MHz TX switch (# ), located above and to the right of the CLAR/VFO-B knob. The “TX” notation will appear in the Multi Panel Window on the Frequncy Display.

3. Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob to set the desired transmitter offset. A maximum split of ± 9.99 kHz may be set.

To disengage the transmit Clarifier temporarily, press the

BAND/MHz TX switch once more. The “TX” indica-

tion will disappear from the Frequency Display.

To exit from Clarifier operation, press the CLAR switch once more. The “CLAR” indication will disappear from the Frequency Display.

Advice

 To listen to the pile-up calling the DX station, so as to

find the station currently being worked, you may press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s RX switch (# : above and to the left of the CLAR/VFO-B knob). Once you have zeroed in on the station calling the DX (use the SPOT function on CW for precise alignment of your frequency), you may then press the Sub (VFOB) band’s RX switch again to cancel the RX Clarifier, and return to reception on the DX station’s frequency.

 Just as with receiver Clarifier operation, the amount

of offset from the original VFO frequency will appear in the Multi Panel window on the Frequncy Display.

 As with receiver Clarifier operation, when you turn

the TX Clarifier off the last-used offset is not lost, and will be available if you turn the TX Clarifier back on. To clear the Clarifier offset, press the CLAR switch.

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BAND/MHz TX Switch

CLAR Switch

CLAR/VFO-B knob

Clarifier Offset Bar Indicator

A visual depiction of the relative offset of the Clarifier may be displayed, using the Bar Indicator.

1. Press the MNU key (# ) momentarily. The Menu list will appear on the LCD display.

2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob (# ) to select Menu item [DISPLAY 016 BAR DISPLAY

SELECT

3. Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) to select “CLAR” form the available choices; the factory default is “CW-TUNE.”

4. Press and hold in the MNU key for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

(TX frequency < RX frequency)

(TX frequency = RX frequency)

(TX frequency > RX frequency)

MAIN Tuning Dial knob

MNU Key

CLAR/VFO-B Knob

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SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION

A powerful capability of the FT DX 9000MP is its flexibility in Split Frequency operation, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) frequency registers. This makes the FT DX 9000MP especially useful for high-level DX-pedition use, as the Split operation capability is very advanced and easy to use.

1. Set the Main (VFO-A) frequency as desired.

2. Set the Sub (VFO-B) frequency.

3. Now press the SPLIT switch (# ). The “Split” mode will be engaged, and the front panel switch/LEDs will look like this:

MAIN(VFO-A)

RX switch (# ) “ON” (LED glows Green) TX switch (# ) “OFF” (LED Off)

SUB(VFO-B)

RX switch (# ) “OFF” (LED Off) TX switch (# ) “ON”(LED glows Red)

During Split operation, the Main (VFO-A) register will be used for reception, while the Sub (VFO-B) register will be used for transmission. If you press the SPLIT switch once more, Split operation will be cancelled.

You may also press the Main (VFO-A) Band’s TX switch located above and to the left of the Main Tuning Dial knob (# ) to return transmit frequency control to the Main (VFO-A) side, and thereby cancel Split operation.

Advice

 During normal (non-split) VFO-A operation, you may

simply press the Sub (VFO-B) band’s TX switch (located above and to the right of the CLAR/VFOB knob (# )) to engage Split operation. The TX indicator will glow Red when you press the switch.

 During Split operation, pressing the A





B switch (# ) will reverse the contaents of the Main and Sub VFOs. Press the A





B switch once more to return

to the original frequency alignment.

 During Split operation, if you press the RX switch

above and to the right of the CLAR/VFO-B knob, you will engage Dual Receive operation, and now can listen to both sides of the DX pile-up, while transmitting on the Sub (VFO-B) frequency. This is very useful for maintaining the timing of your calls, while also monitoring both sides of the pile-up.

 During Split operation, you may also press the TXW

switch (# : below and to the left of the Main Tuning Dial) to listen to the TX frequency temporarily.

 It is possible to set different operating modes (for ex-

ample, LSB and USB) on the two VFOs used during Split operation.

 During Split operation, it also is possible to set the

Main and Sub VFOs to different Amateur bands, and it also is possible to engage Crossband Full Duplex operation for multiplier hunting while calling CQ on the “TX” band. See page 100 for a discussion of full duplex operation.

MAIN(VFO-A)

RX Switch “ON”

(LED glows Green)

SPLIT Switch

MAIN(VFO-A)

TX Switch “OFF”

(LED Off)

SUB(VFO-B)

RX Switch “OFF”

(LED Off)

SUB(VFO-B)

TX Switch “ON”

(LED glows Red)

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