YAESU FTV-1000 Operating Manual
50MHz Transverter
FTV-1000
Operating Manual
FTV-1000 Operating Manual
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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VERTEX STANDARD
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VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
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Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
FTV-1000 Operating Manual
Introduction
The FTV-1000 is a high-performance, high-power 50-54 MHz transverter compatible with the Yaesu MARK-V
FT-1000MP transceiver. Providing excellent receiver performance and up to 200 Watts of power output, the FTV-
1000 is specifically designed for the demanding requirements of 50 MHz DX operators.
Among the leading-edge features of the FTV-1000 is a Class-A operating bias selection for the transmitter’s
power amplifier stage; during Class-A operation, power output is reduced to 50 Watts, and the high bias current
leads to an extraordinarily clean SSB wave-form, with 5th-order intermodulation (IMD) typically suppressed by at
least 65 dB.
The FTV-1000’s feature complement includes selectable receiver preamplifiers, two antenna jacks, Intercept
Point Optimization (direct feed to mixer during strong signal conditions), and convenient interface jacks for accessories.
The FTV-1000 is fully compatible with Yaesu’s VL-1000 Quadra System Linear Amplifier, which includes coverage of the 50 MHz band. The MARK-V FT-1000MP, FTV-1000, and VL-1000 provide unparalleled performance on
all bands between 1.8 and 54 MHz, and especially on the six meter band.
Thank you for your investment ion the FTV-1000! We recommend that you read this manual thoroughly, so as to
understand fully the features and the operating procedures that will ensure that you get the most out of your leadingedge Yaesu 50 MHz station!
Supplied Accessories
DC POWER Cable (T9022699; 1.2 m) ............................................................................................................. 1
ANTENNA Cable (T9101513; M-type M-type, 1.2 m) .................................................................................. 1
BAND DATA Cable (T9101510; 8-pin DIN 8-pin DIN, 1.2 m) ....................................................................... 1
ALC Cable (T9101514; “GRAY” RCA “GRAY” RCA, 1.2 m) ........................................................................ 1
TRV Cable (T9101515; “BLACK” RCA “BLACK” RCA, 1.5D2V 1.2 m) ........................................................ 1
Operating Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Warranty Card................................................................................................................................................... 1
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Front Panel Controls & Switches
POWER Switch
This is the main ON/OFF switch for the FTV-1000.
When you turn the FTV-1000 on, the PA section of
the MARK-V FT-1000MP will be disabled automatically,
so your station won’t attempt to put out full power on
28 MHz at the same time you’re using the FTV-1000.
ATT Switch
This switch engages the receiver front-end attenu-
ator, which will reduce all signals and noise on the 50
MHz band by 12 dB. This switch should only be engaged for local communications when signals are very
strong, as receiver sensitivity will be significantly reduced when the attenuator is in line.
IPO Switch
This Intercept Point Optimization switch may be
used to optimize receiver front-end overload characteristics, for strong-signal or noisy environments. Selecting IPO bypasses the front-end RF amplifier, and
feeds the received signals directly to the first mixer.
RF AMP Switch
Selects the desired receiver front-end preamplifier
configuration:
This switch changes the final amplifier operating
mode to Class-A. When operating the final amplifier
in the Class-A mode, the maximum output power will
be reduced to approximately 50 watts. Operating SSB
in Class-A yields an ultra-clean signal waveform.
BAND Switch
This switch selects the 50 MHz amateur band segment to be used. When this switch is set to the “50-52”
position, the FTV-1000 will operate in the segment 50
MHz ~ 52 MHz. When this switch is set to the “52-54”
position, the FTV-1000 will operate on 52 MHz ~ 54
MHz. In either case, frequency conversion to the range
28 ~ 30 MHz takes place, for compatibility with the
MARK-V FT-1000MP.
ANTENNA Switch
This switch selects either the NOR or ALT antenna
jack on the rear panel, and allows convenient antenna
switching.
Displays
CLASS A Switch
PREAMPLIFIER
1
2
NOISE FIGURE
Very Good
Excellent
IMD REJECTION
Excellent
Very Good
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Display Indicators
HI SWR
This red indicator lights up when an abnormally high
SWR condition is detected.
FAN
This red indicator lights up when the cooling fan is
activated. This does not indicate a “dangerous” condition, and it may occur in the receive mode, as well as
during transmission.
PROTECTION
This red indicator lights up when the power
amplifier’s temperature is abnormally high.
ATT ON
This red indicator lights up when the receiver front-
end attenuator is engaged.
IPO ON
This red indicator lights up when the receiver signal
bypasses the front-end RF amplifier in the Intercept
Point Optimization (IPO) mode.
RF AMP 1
This red indicator lights up when receiver front-end
preamplifier “1” is selected.
RF AMP 2
This red indicator lights up when receiver front-end
preamplifier “2” is selected.
ALC
This red indicator lights up when an abnormally high
ALC (Automatic Level Control) voltage is detected.
CLASS-A
This red indicator lights up when the final amplifier
operating mode is set to CLASS-A.
BAND 52-54
This red indicator lights up when the operating band
is set to 52 ~ 54 MHz. When the indicator is not illuminated, operation is taking place on 50 ~ 52 MHz.
PO meter
Indicates the RF power output. When the RF power
output is at 200 watts, all five LEDs will be illuminated.
ANT ALT
This red indicator lights up when the ALT antenna
jack is selected.
POWER
This red indicator lights up when the FTV-1000 is
turned on.
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