YAESU FTM-300DR, FTM-300DE Operating Manual

C4FM/FM 144/430MHz DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

FTM-300DR FTM-300DE

Operating Manual

Contents

Introduction ..................................................... 1

Quick Guide .................................................... 2

Supplied Accessories and Options ..............3

Supplied Accessories .................................... 3

Available Options...........................................3

Name and function of each component ....... 4

Panel (front) ................................................... 4

Panel (Left and right side) ............................. 6

Panel (rear) .................................................... 6

Main body (Front) ..........................................7

Main body (rear) ............................................ 7

Microphone (SSM-85D) ................................ 8

Display ......................................................... 10

Descriptions of Main Screens ..................... 12

About this manual ........................................ 14

Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read

) ........ 15

Installing the Radio ...................................... 17

About the antenna ....................................... 17

Connection of Antenna and Power Cables . 17

Installing the transceiver ............................. 18

Connecting the front panel to the

main body .................................................... 18

New Operating Concepts E

2O-II

(Easy to Operate-II)....................................... 19

Using a Micro SD Memory Card .................. 20

Usable microSD Memory Cards .................20

Mounting and Dismounting

microSD Memory Card ................................20

Formatting a Micro SD Memor y Card ......... 20

Operation ....................................................... 21

Turning the Transceiver ON ........................ 21

Adjusting the volume ................................... 22

Adjusting the squelch level ..........................22

Changing the operation band ...................... 22

Selecting a Frequency Band .......................23

Tuning to a Frequency ................................. 23

Changing the Frequency Step..................... 24

Selecting the Communication Mode ........... 25

2O-II (Easy to Operate-II)

frequently used functions ........................... 26

can be called with one touch ....................... 26

Fixing the Communication Mode ................ 27

Transmitting .................................................27

Changing the Transmit Power Level ........... 28

Locking the Keys and DIAL knob ................ 28

Using the convenient

Digital C4FM features ................................... 29

About the Digital Group ID (DG-ID) feature

...29

Communicating with the DG-ID feature ...... 29

Repeater Operation ...................................... 32

Communicating Via the Repeater ............... 32

Using the Memory ........................................ 33

Writting to memory (There are two ways) ...33

Recall memory (There are two ways) .........34

Recall only memories in the same frequency band (Band) using the

memory auto grouping (MAG) function ....... 37

M-GRP allows you to create groups of memory channels regardless of frequency

. .. 38

Multi Channel Standby (MCS) Function ......38

Edit memory ................................................39

Recalling the Home Channels..................... 42

Changing the Home Channel Frequency ....42

Split Memory ...............................................43

Scanning Function ....................................... 44

VFO Scan/Memory Scan ............................ 44

Programmable Memory scan (PMS) ........... 44

Setting the Receive Operation

When Scanning Stops ................................. 45

Skip Memory Channels ............................... 45

Convenience Features ................................. 46

Bluetooth

Operation ................................... 46

VOX Operation ............................................48

Band Scope ................................................. 52

Using the Voice Recorder ...........................53

Taking a Picture (Snapshot Function) ......... 56

GPS Function ..............................................58

WIRES-X function .......................................58

APRS (Automatic Packet

Reporting System) function .........................58

Tone squelch feature ...................................59

Digital Code squelch (DCS) feature ............59

New PAGER (EPCS) feature....................... 59

Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature ............. 59

Using Setup Menu ........................................ 60

Setup Menu Operation ................................60

Tables of Setup Menu Operations ...............62

Restoring to Defaults (Reset) ...................... 69

All Reset ...................................................... 69

Memory Channels Reset ............................. 70

APRS Reset ................................................. 70

Text input screen ..........................................71

Specifications ............................................... 72

YAESU LIMITED WARRANTY ......................74

Introduction

Features of the Yaesu FTM-300DR/DE Transceiver.

Digital communication using Yaesu (C4FM (Quaternary FSK) system)

Equipped with AMS (Automatic Mode Select) feature that automatically selects the

analog FM or the C4FM digital modes, according to the signal of the other station.

Simultaneous reception of two separate frequencies, on different bands, or within the

same band (V+V/U+U).

Memory Channel Band Auto Grouping (MAG). The memory channels are automati-

cally categorized in each band, so that memory channels can be easily and quickly recalled.

O-II (Easy to Operate-II)”, which enables easier and smoother operation of fre-

“E

quently used functions, such as direct frequency input, memory channel recall, and signaling changes, which are used in the function menu.

MCS (Multi Channel Standby) is a convenient function that can automatically watch

multiple memory channels that are registered in each group of the MAG function (ex- cept for M-ALL).

The DG-ID (Digital Group ID) feature (page 29), and the Group Monitor (GM) fea-

ture enable automatically locating, and communicating with other stations that are within contact range and have the matching DG-ID number, (Group ID number from 00 to 99).

The 2-inch High-Resolution QVGA Full-Color TFT Display shows the communication

status and settings of the FTM-300DR/DE in a straightforward manner, achieving ex- cellent operability.

Wide-band reception (108 MHz to 999.99 MHz) (USA Cellular Blocked)

Built-in GPS unit permits display of the current location and heading information

Equipped with Bluetooth® function as standard. Supports hands-free communication

using the optional Bluetooth

Large-capacity 1104 memory channels

3W Audio Power Speaker with two individual jacks for the external speakers

Heavy Duty-Heat Sink with FACC (Funnel Air-Convection Conductor)

High-resolution band scope that displays 61 channels

Smart Navigation function

Snapshot function (optional camera/microphone MH-85A11U is required)

WiRES-X Portable Digital Node or Fixed Node with HRI-200

Equipped with digital GM (Group Monitor) function

Ready for APRS

Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature

Compatible with microSD memory cards

Thank you for purchasing the FTM-300DR/DE Transceiver. We urge you to read this manual in its entirety, and also the Advance Manual (available for download on the Yaesu website), to gain a full understanding of the amazing capability of the exciting new FTM-300DR/DE Transceiver.

WIRES-X, GM function and APRS instruction manuals are not included in the product package. They are available and may be downloaded from the Yaesu.com website.

communication with world standard 1200 / 9600bps AX25 modem

headset SSM-BT10 or a commercially available product.

Quick Guide

Turn the Power ON

Press and hold the [POWER(LOCK)] switch.

Input the Call sign

When turning the power ON for the first time after purchasing, input the call sign of your own station.

Input call sign may be changed from Setup Menu [CALLSIGN].

1. When turning the power ON for the first time after purchasing, the call sign input screen will be displayed.

Please enter Your CALLSIGN

(Max 10 letters)

　Press the Dial knob

2. Press the DIAL knob (upper right).

3. Input the call sign. Rotate the DIAL knob to select each character and then press the DIAL knob.

: to move the cursor to the right. : to move the cursor to the left. : change to the numeric and symbol

input

: to delete character to left of cursor

See “Text input screen” on page 71 to input a call sign.

4. Repeat step 3 to input the remaining call sign characters.

5. Press and hold the DIAL knob to con- clude inputting.

Normal operation (VFO Mode) screen will be displayed.

Select the Operating Band

Press the [BAND] key.

Tune the frequency

Rotate the DIAL knob.

Adjust the volume

Rotate the VOL knob (upper left or upper right) to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

Adjust the squelch setting

The squelch level may be adjusted to mute the background noise when no signal is

received

1. Press the [SQL] key.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the

squelch to a level at which the back- ground noise is muted.

*When the squelch level is increased, the noise is more likely to be silenced, but it may become more difficult to re- ceive weak signals.

3. Press the [SQL] key again or wait for

about 3 seconds to complete the ad- justment.

Select the communication mode

In the factory settings, the communication mode automatically corresponds to the signal being received.

* Touch [D X] key to manually select the

communication mode.

Transmit/Receive Signals

Talk into the microphone while holding the PTT switch on the side. Release the PTT switch to return to receive.

Set the Bluetooth® function

The FTM-300DR/DE is equipped with the Bluetooth function. To use a Bluetooth headset, refer to “Bluetooth on page 46 for setting.

Operation”

Supplied Accessories and Options

Supplied Accessories

• DTMF microphone SSM-85D

• DC power cable (with fuse attached)

• Control cable

• Control cable 10ft (3m)

• Bracket for main body

• Bracket for the controller

• USB Cable

• Spare fuse (15A)

• Operating Manual (This Manual)

If any item is missing, contact the dealer from which you purchased the transceiver.

Available Options

• Microphone with Snapshot Camera MH-85A11U

• DTMF Microphone SSM-85D

• Microphone MH-42C6J

• Bluetooth

• High-Power External Speaker MLS-100

• Voice Guide Unit FVS-2

• Vacuum Cup Mount Bracket for Front Panel Controller MMB-98

• Charging Cable for Bluetooth

• Mic Extension Cable10ft (3m) for MH-85A11U SCU-23

• Mic Extension Kit 10ft (3m) for SSM-85D and MH-42C6J MEK-2

• Control Cable 20ft (6m) SCU-47

• Cloning Cable CT-166

• WIRES-X Connection Cable kit SCU-40

• Data Cable (MDIN10 pin to MDIN6 pin + Dsub9) CT-163

• Data Cable (MDIN10 pin to MDIN6 pin) CT-164

• Data Cable (MDIN10 pin to Dsub9) CT-165

• Data Cable (MDIN10 pin to Open) CT-167

Headset SSM-BT10

Headset SSM-BT10 SCU-41

Name and function of each component

Panel (front)

VOL knob

Rotate the VOL Knob to adjust the audio volume level.

VOL knob (Upper): A-Band VOL knob (Lower): B-Band

Full color screen display

DIAL knob

DIAL knob (Upper): A-Band DIAL knob (Lower): B-Band

• Press the DIAL knob to enable setting the

operating band frequency in 1 MHz units.

• Press and hold the DIAL knob to enable setting

the frequency in 5 MHz units.

• Press the SQL key, then rotate the DIAL knob to

adjust the squelch level.

GM key

• Press to turn the GM (group monitor) function

ON/OFF.

(For details on the function, refer to the GM Func- tion Instruction Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website.)

• Press and hold to enter DG-ID number setting

screen.

1. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [DG-ID TX]

(Transmit DG-ID number), and then press the DIAL knob.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DG-ID number from 00 to 99, and then press the DIAL knob.

3. Similarly, set [DG-ID RX] (receive DG-ID number).

• While setting the DG-ID number, pressing

and holding the DIAL knob will set the transmit and the receive DG-ID numbers to “00”.

D X key

• Each time this key is pressed for a short time the

communication mode changes:

/ )→DN→DN→DN...

AMS(

Normally, the communication mode is automatically set to the mode of the partner station, by setting to “AMS” (AMS display example: receive the signal of the partner station.

• Press and hold the [D X] key to start the

WIRES-X. The WIRES-X enables long-distance communication in digital communication systems via the Internet. (For details on this function, refer to the WIRES-X Function Instruction Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website.)

• Press and hold the [D X] key again to return to

the normal operation screen.

/ ), which can

BACK key

Press the [BACK] key to return to the previous screen.

F(SETUP) key

• Press the [F(SETUP)] key to display the func- tion menu screen. Rotate the DIAL knob to select an item and perform the functions and make settings.

• Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key to enter set-up menu. The Set Mode permits configuring the various functions according to individual op- erating needs and preferences. (Refer to page

60).

ENTER FREQUENCY (VFO mode) ENTER MEMORY CH (MEMORY mode)

ENTER FREQUENCY

Rotate the DIAL knob to select a number then press the DIAL knob. If you press and hold the DIAL knob, everything after the current digit is entered as “0”.

ENTER MEMORY CH

Rotate the DIAL knob to select the memory channel number, then press the DIAL knob. Press and hold the DIAL knob to confirm and complete the memory entry.

FUNCTION

REV

DTMF

MEMORY

LOG LIST

TXPWR

SQ-TYP

TONE/CODE

REC/STOP

STN LIST

BEACON

MSG LIST

BCN-TX Transmit APRS beacon.

Reverse the transmit and receive frequencies temporarily.

Select a registered DTMF memory channel.

Display the Log List screen.

Select the transmit power.

HI→LO→MD→HI...

Select a squelch type.

TN : CTCSS tone TSQ : CTCSS tone squelch RTN : Reverse tone squelch DCS : Digital code squelch PR : No-communication Squelch PAG : PAGER (EPCS)

: Transmits the DCS

: TX: CTCSS tone

T-D

RX Digital Code Squelch

: TX: Digital Code Squelch

D-T

RX: CTCSS tone squelch

OFF : Normal squelch operation *The options in the parentheses are

available when the SQL expansion is ON.

Setting the CTCSS tone or the DCS code.

Start or stop recording the received audio on the microSD card.

APRS FUNCTION

Displays the APRS station list screen.

Set “ON” / “OFF” for automatic transmission of APRS beacon.

Displays the APRS message list screen.

(Only available when the optional voice guide unit FVS-2

Start recording the received audio to

M.REC

FVS-2.

TRACK

CLEAR Deletes all recorded contents of FVS-2.

Select the track number recorded on FVS-2.

Start replaying the recorded audio on

PLAY

FVS-2.

STOP Stop recording / replay

VOICE

The frequency of the operating band will

GUIDE

be announced.

FVS-2

is installed)

V/M(MW) key

Each key press switches between VFO mode and memory mode. When a memory channel is recalled, the memory channel number is displayed, such as “M-ALL 001”. The last operated memory channel is recalled.

Press and hold the key to display the memory channel list screen. Writing to memory or recalling and editing of stored memory channel.

BAND key

VFO mode

Each key press switches the operating frequency band.

Band Selectable Frequency Range

AIR 108MHz - 137MHz

144MHz 137MHz - 174MHz

VHF 174MHz - 400MHz

430MHz 400MHz - 480MHz

UHF 480MHz - 999.99MHz

Memory mode

Each time the key is pressed (except M-GRP), only memory channels of the same frequency band are automatically recalled as a group as shown below. M-ALL (All memory channels) M-AIR (AIR band memory channels) M-VHF (144MHz band memory channel) M-UHF (430MHz band memory channel) M-GEN (VHF and UHF band memory channels) M-GRP (Memory channels registered in advance

regardless of the frequency band)

Bands that have not been stored are not displayed.

A/B key

Select the operation band. Each press key between A band (frequency at the top of the screen) and B band (frequency at the bottom of the screen).

• The operating band is white and the other band

is gray.

DISP key

Press the key to display the scope screen with the current frequency or memory channel as the center and the status of the upper and lower channels (received signal strength) in a graph. Press the key again to return to the normal screen.

POWER (

Press and hold this button to switch the power ON or OFF. When the power is ON, press this button briefly to engage, or release the key lock.

) Switch

SQL key

Press the SQL key, then rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the squelch level. The squelch level may be adjusted to mute the background noise when no signal is present.

Panel (Left and right side)

micro-SD card slot

Insert a commercially available micro SD card to backup the various radio settings, memory channels, recordings of received audio, and recordings of snapshot images, etc.

Release knob

Press to release the control panel from the transceiver.

EXT GPS jack

Plug in a cable to connect with external GPS devices. The communication baud rate is fixed at 9600bps.

Panel (rear)

CONTROL jack

Plug in the control cable into this jack to connect with the main body.

Screw hole for bracket

Attach the supplied panel bracket or the optional adjustable angle suction type control panel bracket MMB-98 with the supplied screws.

DATA jack

• Connect MH-85A11U optional microphone with snapshot camera.

*It is not possible to output the receive audio

from the MH-85A11U speaker.

• Connect SCU-41 charging cable to charge the SSM-BT10 Bluetooth

• When updating the firmware (Sub), connect to the PC with the included USB cable.

headset .

Firmware Update switch

This switch is used when updating the firmware (Sub). Normally set to “NORMAL” position.

* Please refer to YAESU website for firmware

updates.

Main body (Front)

CONTROL jack

Plug the control cable into this jack to connect with the control panel.

MIC jack

Connect the cable of the included DTMF microphone SSM-85D or the optional microphone MH-42C6J.

DATA jack

When updating the firmware (Main / DSP), connect to the PC with the included USB cable. The optional microphone MH-85A11U cannot be connected to this jack.

Main body (rear)

Firmware Update switch

This switch is used when updating the firmware (Main). Normally set to “NORMAL” position.

* Please refer to YAESU website for firmware

updates.

ANT terminal

Connect the co-axial cable for the antenna.

Cooling fan

13.8V DC

Connect the provided DC power supply cable (with fuse attached).

DATA Jack

Connect a cable for remote operation, or the cable to connect with the PC interface unit and the external terminal unit.

EXT SP A jack / EXT SP B jack

For the operation when external speakers are connected to each jack, see the following:

Connect to

A only

Connect to

B only

Connect to

both A and B

External

Speaker A A band and

B band audi o

A band audi o B band audio -

External

Speaker B

- -

- B band audi o A band audio

Internal

Speaker

Microphone (SSM-85D)

MIC

Speak into the microphone during transmission.

TX LED

Lights red while pressing PTT switch.

PTT

Press and hold the PTT switch to transmit, and release it to receive. Press this key during the set mode to exit the set mode.

DWN

Press this button to move the frequency or memory channel lower by one step, press and hold it to start scanning.

Press this button to move the frequency or memory channel up by one step, press and hold it to start scanning.

MUTE

Press this button to mute the receive audio. Press it again to unmute the audio.

DTMF keypad

Press these keys during transmit to enter and send a DTMF sequence. The following operations can be performed during receive.

0 - 9 : Enter the frequency or memory channel

number.

A : The operation band switches to A band (the

upper frequency on the screen).

B : The operation band switches to B band (the

lower frequency on the screen). C : Adjust the squelch level. D : The band scope function operates.

: Each press switches between VFO mode

and memory mode. # : This key has the same function as the

[BAND] key on the controller.

VFO mode:

Each press changes the operating frequency band.

AIR  144MHz  VHF  430MHz  UHF

Memory mode:

Each time the key is pressed only memory channels of the same frequency band (except M-GRP) are automatically recalled as a group, as shown below:



M-AIR



M-VHF

M-ALL

* Bands that have not been stored are not

displayed.

M-UHF



M-GEN



M-GRP

Program keys (P1/P2/P3/P4)

The default function settings of the [P1] / [P2] / [P3] / [P4] keys are shown in the table below.

Key Function Press Press and hold

P1* GM* GM Function DG-ID setting screen

P2 HOME Recalls HOME channel

P3 D_X

P4 WX (T-CALL) WX (T-CALL: European version)

Selects communication

mode

*The function of the [P1] key is fixed. The functions of the [P2] / [P3] / [P4] keys can be assigned by the following operations:

1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set-up menu [CONFIG], then press the DIAL knob.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [10 MIC PROGRAM KEY], then press the DIAL knob.

4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select a key to assign a function [P2] / [P3] / [P4] then press the DIAL knob.

5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select a function (see the table below) then press the DIAL knob.

Function Description

OFF (disable the P key)

BAND SCOPE Turns the band scope function ON/OFF

SCAN Starts or stops the scanning function

HOME Recalls the HOME channel

RPT SHIFT Sets the repeater shift direction

REVERSE Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies in repeater mode or split memory.

TX POWER Selects the transmit power output level

SQL OFF Opens the squelch (SQL off)

T-CALL Transmits the T-CALL(1750 Hz)

VOICE Announces the current frequency (requires optional FVS-2)

D_X

WX Switches operation to the Weather Channel Bank

STN LIST Displays the APRS function station list

MSG LIST Displays the message list of the APRS function

REPLY Enters the APRS function reply message write mode

MSG EDIT Enters the APRS function message write mode

Press to select communication mode Press and hold to activate the WIRES-X feature

Activates the WIRES-X

feature

Display

Lights when GPS Log Function is enabled

Lights when Voice recording function is activated

Volume/Squelch Bar Graph (B-band)

Lights when AUTO DIALER function is enabled

Lights when Auto Power Off is activated

Lights when the mute function is activated

Displays memory name (tag)

S-meter/transmit power level

Lights when GPS is acquired

LOCK

Displays mode

Mode/Status indicator

zStatus Bar

Appears when the lock function is enabled.

Appears when the Mute function for B-band is enabled.

Appears when the APO (Automatic Power-Off) function is enabled.

Appears when the DTMF Autodialer function is activated.

Appears when the GPS Satellites are acquired.

Appears when the GPS Log function is enabled.

Appears when the Voice recording function is activated. (About 3 seconds after the squelch closes, the recording pauses and a “

YAESU MUSEN

Lights when a microSD memory card is inserted

Lights when Bluetooth function is activated

Lights when VOX function is activated

Displays supply DC voltage

Display of settings such as DG-ID/TONE

Communication Mode

A-band frequency

Volume/Squelch Bar Graph (A-band) Display of settings such as DG-ID/TONE

Displays operation mode B-band frequency

” appears.)

Appears when a microSD card is inserted.

Appears when the Bluetooth function is activated. Appears: Bluetooth device is connected. Blinks: Bluetooth device not connected.

Appears when the VOX function is enabled.

zA-band / B-band display area

Memory channels of the same frequency band are automatically grouped and re- called as follows by the memory auto grouping (MAG) function.

M-ALL : Recalls all memory channels regardless of frequency band M-AIR : Recalls only memory channels in the AIR band. M-VHF : Recalls only memory channels in the 144 MHz band. M-UHF : Recalls only memory channels in the 430 MHz band. M-GEN : Recalls only VHF and UHF memory channels. M-GRP : Recalls only memory channels registered in advance in M-GRP, regard-

less of frequency band

VFO

HOME

TSQ

RTN

DCS

PAG

T-D

D-T

VFO mode

HOME Channel

: Repeater minus (-) shift : Repeater plus (+) shift : Split operation

Skip Memory Channel (Permits designating undesired channels to be skipped during scanning.)

Bell function is activated.

TX/RX DG-ID is displayed

: TX DG-ID is displayed : RX DG-ID is displayed

Squelch type is displayed (For additional details, refer to the Advanced Manual.)

TN : Tone Encoder (tone frequency is displayed) TSQ : Tone Squelch (tone frequency is displayed) RTN : Reverse Tone (tone frequency is displayed) DCS : DCS (Digital Code Squelch) (DCS code is displayed) PR : No-communication Squelch PAG : Pager (EPCS)

The following can be set when the squelch expansion (see page 63) is “ON”:

DC : Send the DCS code only during transmission. (DCS code is displayed) T-D : Send the CTCSS tone signal during transmit, and wait for the DCS code in

receive mode. (tone frequency is displayed)

D-T : Send the DCS code during transmit, and wait for the CTCSS tone signal in

receive mode. (tone frequency is displayed)

Displays the operating mode (Digital modes are indicated by a red icon)

: FM (Analog) mode : V/D mode (Simultaneous voice and data communication mode) : Voice FR mode (Voice full-rate mode) : Data FR mode (High speed data communication mode) : AMS (Automatic Mode Select) FM (Analog) mode : AMS (Automatic Mode Select) DN mode : AMS (Automatic Mode Select) VW mode : AMS (Automatic Mode Select) DW mode

*When AMS (Automatic Mode Select) function is activated, the indicator is shown

with a bar appearing above the mode. The transceiver automatically switches to the DW mode during image transmission.

: S meter (Displays received signal strength in 10 levels)

: PO meter (Displays transmit output in 3 levels when transmitting)

: Volume level

: SQL level

Descriptions of Main Screens

zNormal screen (VFO screen)

A-band and B-band are displayed in a top-down fashion.

YAESU MUSEN

Both bands are received simultaneously. * C4FM digital signal standby is available in both A-band

and B-band. If digital signals are received in both bands, the operation band has priority.

zBand Scope screen

Press the [DISP] key to display the Band Scope screen. The strengths of received signals above and below the current frequency or memory channel are shown in a graph while sweeping at high speed. The audio of the center frequency is heard without interruption.

• Rotate the DIAL knob to change the frequency or

memory channel.

• In VFO mode 61 or 31channles can be searched. In

memory mode 21 or 11 channels can be searched by the Band Scope (See “Change the number of chan- nels displayed” (page 52))

zFunction Menu screen

SETUP MENU

Press the [F(SETUP)] key to display the function menu screen.

• [ENTER FREQUENCY] / [MEMORY CH]

Enter a number directly to set the frequency or recall a memory channel.

• [FUNCTION]

Performs basic functions and settings.

• [APRS FUNCTION]

Performs operations related to APRS function

• [FVS-2]

Perform the operations related to the optional FVS-2.

zSETUP MENU screen

Press the [F(SETUP)] key to display the setup menu screen. The Setup Menu allows selecting various functions from the displayed list and then setting the parameters of each function according individual preferences.

To return to the normal operation screen from the setup menu, press the DISP key. To return to the previous screen, press the [BACK] key.

zBACKTRACK screen

Press and hold [F(SETUP)]→[DISPLAY]→[6 DISPLAY MODE]→[BACKTRACK]

•Real-time navigation function

Displays the position and direction of the other station in real time during communication in C4FM digital V/D mode (The signal of the other station must contain GPS location information). It is also possible to switch the display to show the traveling direction of your own station and the distance to the destination.

•BACKTRACK function

Register up to three locations (“«”, “L1”, “L2”), such as the departure point or the current location of the other station, then display and navigate in real time the distance and direction of the registered location as viewed from the current location.

•Displays the position of other stations (“ ” icon is displayed)

[F(SETUP)]→[MEM]→[«], [L1], [L2] Stores the current position of the other station.

•Displays the direction of your station (

[F(SETUP)]→[MEM]→[«], [L1], [L2] Stores the current position of the your station.

• [F(SETUP)]→[«], [L1], [L2]

Start navigation to the registered point.

“ ”

icon is displayed)

zGPS Information screen

Press and hold [F(SETUP)]→[DISPLAY]→[6 DISPLAY MODE]→[GPS INFORMATION]

Displays the status of signals received from GPS satellites and related information.

The following information is displayed:

• Direction and elevation of satellites

• Current latitude and longitude

• Local Time

zAltitude screen

Press and hold [F(SETUP)]→[DISPLAY]→[6 DISPLAY MODE]→[ALTITUDE]

The altitude versus the moving distance is displayed in a graph using the GPS signal.

zTIMER/CLOCK screen

Press and hold [F(SETUP)]→[DISPLAY]→[6 DISPLAY MODE]→[TIMER/CLOCK]

CLOCK, LAP timer and Countdown timer functions are available.

About this manual

The following notation is also used in this manual.

This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read.

This icon indicates notes, tips and information that should be read.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to product improvements, some of the illustrations in the instruction manual may differ from the actual product.

Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read

)

Be sure to read these important precautions, and use this product safely.

Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or misuse of this product by the purchas- er or any third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages caused through the use of this product by the purchaser or any third party, except in cases where ordered to pay damages under the laws.

Types and meanings of the marks

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

This mark indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoid- ed, could result in death or serious injury.

This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or only property damage.

Types and meanings of symbols

These symbols signify prohibited actions, which must not be done to use this product safely. For example:

These symbols signify required actions, which must be done to use this product safely. For example,:

indicates that the product should not be disassembled.

indicates that the power plug should be disconnected.

DANGER

Do not use the device in “regions or aircrafts and vehicles where its use is prohibited” such as in hospitals and airplanes.

This may exert an impact on electronic and medical devices.

Do not use this product while driving or riding a motorbike. This may result in accidents.

Make sure to stop the car in a safe location first before use if the device is going to be used by the driver.

Do not operate the device when flammable gas is generated. Doing so may result in fire and explosion.

Never touch the antenna during transmission.

This may result in injury, electric shock and equip- ment failure.

Do not transmit in crowded places in consider- ation of people who are fitted with medical devic- es such as heart pacemakers.

Electromagnetic waves from the device may affect the medical device, resulting in accidents caused by malfunctions.

When an alarm goes off with the external anten- na connected, cut off the power supply to this radio immediately and disconnect the external antenna from this radio.

If not, this may result in fire, electric shock and equip- ment failure.

Do not touch any liquid leaking from the liquid display with your bare hands.

There is a risk of chemical burns occurring when the liquid comes into contact with the skin or gets into the eyes. immediately.

In this case, seek medical treatment

WARNING

Do not use voltages other than the specified power supply voltage. Doing so may result in fire and electric shock.

Do not transmit continuously for long periods of time. This may cause the temperature of the main body to rise and result in burns and failures due to over- heating.

Do not dismantle or modify the device. This may result in injury, electric shock and equip- ment failure.

Do not handle the power plug and connector etc. with wet hands. Also do not plug and unplug the power plug with wet hands.

This may result in injury, liquid leak, electric shock and equipment failure.

When smoke or strange odors are emitted from the radio, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the socket.

This may result in fire, liquid leak, overheating, dam- age, ignition and equipment failure. Please contact our company amateur customer support or the retail store where you purchased the device.

Keep the power plug pins and the surrounding areas clean at all times.

This may result in fire, liquid leak, overheating, breakage, ignition etc.

Disconnect the power cord and connection ca- bles before incorporating items sold separately and replacing the fuse.

This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.

Never cut off the fuse holder of the DC power cord.

This may cause short-circuiting and result in ignition and fire.

Do not use fuses other than those specified.

Doing so may result in fire and equipment failure.

Do not allow metallic objects such as wires and water to get inside the product.

This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.

Do not place the device in areas that may get wet easily (e.g. near a humidifier).

This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.

When connecting a DC power cord, pay due care not to mix up the positive and negative polarities.

This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.

Do not use DC power cords other than the one enclosed or specified.

This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.

Do not bend, twist, pull, heat and modify the pow- er cord and connection cables in an unreason- able manner.

This may cut or damage the cables and result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.

CAUTION

Do not place this device near a heating instru- ment or in a location exposed to direct sunlight.

This may result in deformation and discoloration.

Do not place this device in a location where there is a lot of dust and humidity.

Doing so may result in fire and equipment failure.

Stay as far away from the antenna as possible during transmission.

Long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation may have a negative effect on the human body.

Do not wipe the case using thinner and benzene etc.

Please use a soft and dry piece of cloth to wipe away the stains on the case.

Keep out of the reach of small children.

If not, this may result in injuries to children.

Do not put heavy objects on top of the power cord and connection cables.

This may damage the power cord and connection cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

Do not transmit near the television and radio.

This may result in electromagnetic interference.

Do not use optional products other than those specified by our company.

If not, this may result in equipment failure.

When using the device in a hybrid car or fu- el-saving car, make sure to check with the car manufacturer before using.

The device may not be able to receive transmissions normally due to the influence of noises from the elec- trical devices (inverters etc.) fitted in the car.

Do not pull the cable when plugging and unplug- ging the power cord and connection cables.

Please hold the plug or connector when unplugging. If not, this may result in fire, electric shock and equip- ment failure.

Refrain from using headphones and earphones at a loud volume.

Continuous exposure to loud volumes may result in hearing impairment.

Do not use the device when the power cord and connection cables are damaged, and when the DC power connector cannot be plugged in tight- ly.

Please contact our company amateur customer support or the retail store where you purchased the device as this may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.

Follow the instructions given when installing items sold separately and replacing the fuse.

This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.

Do not use the device when the alarm goes off.

For safety reasons, please pull the power plug of the DC power equipment connected to the product out of the AC socket. Never touch the antenna as well. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure due to thunder.

For safety reasons, switch off the power and pull out the DC power cord connected to the DC pow- er connector when the device is not going to be used for a long period of time.

If not, this may result in fire and overheating.

Do not throw or subject the device to strong im- pact forces.

This may result in equipment failure.

Do not the put this device near magnetic cards and video tapes.

The data in the cash card and video tape etc. may be erased.

Do not turn on the volume too high when using a headphone or earphone.

This may result in hearing impairment.

Do not place the device on an unsteady or slop- ing surface, or in a location where there is a lot of vibration.

The device may fall over or drop, resulting in fire, injury and equipment failure.

Do not stand on top of the product, and do not place heavy objects on top or insert objects in- side it.

If not, this may result in equipment failure.

Do not use a microphone other than those speci- fied when connecting a microphone to the device.

If not, this may result in equipment failure.

Do not touch the heat radiating parts.

When used for a long period of time, the temperature of the heat radiating parts will get higher, resulting in burns when touched.

Do not open the case of the product except when replac- ing the fuse and when installing items sold separately.

This may result in injury, electric shock and equip- ment failure.

Installing the Radio

DC power cable

Fuse holder

About the antenna

The antenna is an extremely important part for both transmitting and receiving. The antenna type and its inherent characteristics determine whether the performance of the transceiver can be fully realized. As such, please note the following:

Use an antenna that is suitable for the installation conditions and application



objective.

Use an antenna that is suitable for the operating frequency band.



Use an antenna and a coaxial cable with a characteristic feed point impedance of



50Ω.

Adjust the VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) until it is 1.5 or less for an antenna



withanadjustedimpedanceof50Ω.

Keep the coaxial cable routing length as short as possible.



Connection of Antenna and Power Cables

Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables and Power Supply.

Cautions

•Do not use a DC power supply cable other than the one that is provided.

•Do not use the DC power supply cable with the fuse holder cut off.

•Use an external power source capable of supplying DC 13.8 V, a current capacity of 15 A or

more.

Antenna

DC power cable

(supplied)

DC12 V battery

Red

Black

(supplied)

Red

Black

Direct current

13.8 V DC power supply

Installing the transceiver

Double sided tape

Screw to lock the lever

Microphone cable

Control cable

Install the main body and the front panel using the supplied brackets.

•The bracket can be formed by hand to match the location where the front panel is installed.

•Be careful not to cause an injury when bending the bracket.

•The front panel has a built-in GPS antenna. It is recommended to install on the dashboard

or in front of the center console to receive the radio wave from GPS efficiently.

1. Select the installation location.

Caution : Select a location where the transceiver can be securely attached.

2. Drill four 6mm diameter holes in the location where the bracket is to be mounted, matching the positions of the bolting holes of the bracket.

3. Insert the grooves on both sides of the main body into the bracket until they click and lock. Tighten the screw against the lever to lock the transceiver in the bracket.

4. To remove the main body from the bracket, loosen the locking screw, and then pull the transceiver out while pressing the lever indicated by the arrow below.

Press to remove main body from bracket

Bracket

Slit

Supplied screw

Connecting the front panel to the main body

Connect the transceiver to the “CONTROL” terminal of the control panel with the includ- ed control cable. Connect the cable of the supplied microphone SSM-85D to the “MIC” terminal of the transceiver.

New Operating Concepts E2O-II (Easy to Operate-II)

Function pop-up screen ....................................................... page 26

Frequently used functions can be easily selected on the function pop-up screen. The following four functions can be operated from the function pop-up screen.

zENTER FREQUENCY/MEMORY CH zFUNCTION

REV Transmit and the receive frequenciec are temporarily

reversed

DTMF/DTMF MEMORY DTMF registration and transmission LOG LIST Display of received messages and images TXPWR Transmit power output SQ-TYP Change squelch type CODE/TONE Change DCS code or CTCSS tone frequency REC Perform record and playback operations

zAPRS FUNCTION

Operations related to APRS operation

zFVS-2

Recording and playback operations using the optional voice guide unit FVS-2

Memory Auto Grouping (MAG) function ............................. page 37

Memory channels of the same frequency band can be easily recalled automatically as a group.

Each time the [BAND] key is pressed during memory mode operation, the band

switchesinthefollowing order:ALL→AIR→VHF → UHF → GEN→ GRP.Only

memory channels of that frequency band can be automatically grouped and recalled.

Multi-Channel Standby (MCS) function ............................... page 38

This is a convenient function that can automatically monitor multiple memory channels registered in each group of the MAG function (except for M-ALL). When a signal is received, MAG group watch pauses on that channel until 5 seconds after receiving is completed, so communications may be established. When there is no transmit or receive operation for about 5 seconds, the watch of the memory channels registered to the same group starts again.

Improvement of operation system

All operating systems such as key layout and control logic have been examined in detail, improved and optimized. Functions can be installed and enabled intuitively. Easy and stress-free operation is unprecedented.

Using a Micro SD Memory Card

Micro SD card

Contact surface

Using a microSD memory card with the transceiver allows the following functions.

• Backing up the transceiver data and information

• Saving memory information

• Voice recording and playback

• Saving image data captured with the optional camera-equipped microphone (MH-85A11U)

• Saving messages downloaded with the GM function or WIRES-X function

• Saving GPS log data

Usable microSD Memory Cards

This transceiver only supports the following capacity of microSD and microSDHD mem- ory cards.

•2GB•4GB•8GB•16GB•32GB

•microSD memory cards formatted on other devices may not properly save information

when used with this transceiver. Format microSD memory cards again with this transceiver when using memory cards formatted with another device.

•Do not remove the microSD memory card or turn the transceiver Off, while saving data to a

microSD memory card is in progress.

Mounting and Dismounting microSD Memory Card

1. Turn the transceiver OFF.

2. Insert a microSD memory card into the slot on the left side of the controller. With the terminal surface of the microSD card facing the back of the controller, push it in gently until it clicks.

3. Turn the transceiver ON. When the memory card is properly detected, “ lights on the display.

zRemoving the microSD memory card

To remove the microSD memory card (inserted in step 2 above), push the memory card in until a clicking sound is heard, then remove the memory card.

Formatting a Micro SD Memory Card

Format a new microSD memory card following the steps below before use:

•A microSD memory card that was used in another device may not function properly, for

example, it may not be recognized by the FTM-300DR/DE, or reading and writing may take an unusually long time. Use of the SD Memory Card Formatter provided by the SD Association may improve this. The SD Memory Card Formatter can be downloaded from this URL (https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/index.html).

•Formatting a microSD memory card erases all data saved on it. Before formatting the card,

be sure to check for data and save it before formatting.

1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set-up menu [SD CARD], then press the DIAL knob.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [3 FORMAT], then press the DIAL knob. “FORMAT?” appears on the LCD.

4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [OK], then press the DIAL knob. Initialization starts and “Waiting” appears.

5. When formatting is completed, a beep sounds and “COMPLETED” appears on the LCD.

”

Turning the Transceiver ON

1. Press and hold the Power (Lock) switch to turn the

transceiver ON.

zTurning the transceiver OFF

Press and hold the Power (Lock) switch again to turn the transceiver OFF.

zInputting the call sign

1. The first time the transceiver is turned ON after it is purchased; input your own call sign.

2. Press the DIAL knob to proceed to the call sign input screen.

• When the transceiver is subsequently turned ON,

the opening screen appears followed by the frequen- cy screen.

• The input call sign may be changed from the Setup

Menu [CALLSIGN].

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select a character and then press the DIAL knob.

Operation

Please enter Your CALLSIGN

(Max 10 letters)

　Press the Dial knob

: Moves the cursor to the right. : Moves the cursor to the left. : Changes the numeric and symbol input. : Deletes the character to left of the cursor.

Up to 10 characters (letters, numbers, and a hyphen) can be entered.

4. Repeat step 3 to input the remaining call sign characters.

5. Press and hold the DIAL knob to conclude inputting. Normal operation (VFO Mode) screen will be displayed.

Adjusting the volume

1. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the volume to a com-

fortable level. Adjustment is possible for A band (upper) and B band (lower).

Adjusting the squelch level

Annoying noises can be muted when a signal cannot be detected. Normally, use the fac- tory settings, but adjust the squelch if noise is harsh.

1. Press the [SQL] key, and then rotate the DIAL knob to

adjust to a level at which the background noise is mut- ed.

Adjustment is possible for A band (upper) and B band (lower).

2. After the adjustment, press the [SQL] key again, or do

nothing for about 3 seconds, the SQL meter will return to the VOL meter.

When the squelch level is increased, the noise is more likely to be silenced, but it may become more difficult to receive weak signals.

appears on the display.

Changing the operation band

FTM-300DR/DE has two operating bands displayed in two frames, (top and bottom) and can receive both bands simultaneously. It can be changed by operating the frequency or communication mode of the band selected either up or down.

The band displayed with large white numbers is called the “operation band”, and the band that is not the operation band is called the “sub-band”.

The reception of the C4FM digital signal gives priority to the operation band side. A band and B band C4FM digital signals cannot be heard simultaneously.

1. Each time the [A/B] key is pressed, the operation band

switches between “A band (upper)” and “B band (low- er)”.

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YAESU FTM-300DR, FTM-300DE Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Quick Guide

Supplied Accessories and Options

Supplied Accessories

Available Options

Name and function of each component

Panel (front)

Panel (Left and right side)

Panel (rear)

Main body (Front)

Main body (rear)

Microphone (SSM-85D)

Display

Descriptions of Main Screens

About this manual

Installing the Radio

About the antenna

Connection of Antenna and Power Cables

Installing the transceiver

Connecting the front panel to the main body

New Operating Concepts E2O-II (Easy to Operate-II)

Using a Micro SD Memory Card

Usable microSD Memory Cards

Mounting and Dismounting microSD Memory Card

Formatting a Micro SD Memory Card

Turning the Transceiver ON

Operation

Adjusting the volume

Adjusting the squelch level

Changing the operation band