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DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER
FT-60R/E
OPERATING MANUAL
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
Tennozu Parkside Building 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan
YAESU USA
YAESU UK
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
YAESU HK
Unit 2002, 20/F, 9 Chong Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Contents
General Description .......................................... 1
Accessories & Options ...................................... 2
Controls & Connections ................................... 3
Top & Front Panel .......................................... 3
LCD ................................................................ 4
Side Panel ....................................................... 5
Keypad ........................................................... 6
Installation of Accessories ................................ 8
Antenna Installation ....................................... 8
Installation of FNB-83 Battery Pack .............. 8
Battery Charging ............................................ 9
Low Battery Indication ................................. 10
Installation of FBA-25A Battery Case ......... 10
Interface of Packet TNCs ............................... 11
Operation ........................................................ 12
Switching Power On and Off ....................... 12
Adjusting the Audio Volume Level and
Squelch Setting .... 12
Selecting the Operating Band ....................... 13
Frequency Navigation .................................. 13
Transmission ................................................ 15
Advanced Operation ...................................... 16
Keyboard Locking ........................................ 16
Keypad/LCD Illumination ............................ 17
Disabling the Keypad Beeper ....................... 17
RF Squelch ................................................... 18
Checking the Battery Voltage ...................... 18
Repeater Operation ........................................ 19
Repeater Shifts ............................................. 19
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) .................. 19
Manual Repeater Shift Activation ................ 20
CTCSS/DCS Operation .................................. 22
CTCSS Operation ......................................... 22
DCS Operation ............................................. 23
Tone Search Scanning .................................. 24
CTCSS/DCS Bell Operation ........................ 25
Split Tone Operation .................................... 25
Tone Calling (1750 Hz) ............................... 26
Memory Mode ................................................. 27
Memory Storage ........................................... 28
Storing Independent
Transmit Frequencies (“Odd Split”) .... 28
Memory Recall ............................................. 29
HOME Channel Memory ............................. 29
Labeling Memories ...................................... 30
Memory Offset Tuning ................................. 31
Deleting Memories ....................................... 32
Moving Memory Data to the VFO ............... 32
Memory Bank Operation .............................. 33
Memory Only Mode ..................................... 34
Weather Broadcast Channels ....................... 34
Scanning .......................................................... 35
VFO Scanning .............................................. 35
Manual VFO Scan .................................... 35
Programmed VFO Scan ........................... 36
Memory Scanning ........................................ 37
How to Skip (Omit) a Channel
during Memory Scan Operation .... 37
Preferential Memory Scan ....................... 38
Memory Bank Scan .................................. 39
Weather Alert Scan ...................................... 39
Programmable (Band Limit)
Memory Scan (PMS) ..... 40
“Priority Channel” Scanning
(Dual Watch) .... 41
Automatic Lamp Illumination
on Scan Stop ..... 43
Band Edge Beeper ........................................ 43
EPCS (
Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch
Storing the CTCSS Tone Pairs
for EPCS Operation ..... 44
Activating the Enhanced Paging &
Code Squelch System ..... 45
Paging Answer Back .................................... 45
Emergency Feature ........................................ 46
Emergency Channel Operation .................... 46
Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature ..... 46
Smart Search Operation ................................ 48
Internet Connection Feature ......................... 49
ARTS
(Automatic Range Transponder System)
DTMF Operation ............................................ 54
Miscellaneous Settings .................................... 56
Password ...................................................... 56
Programming the Key Assignment .............. 57
Changing the Channel Steps ........................ 57
Changing the Receiving Mode ..................... 58
Receive Battery Saver Setup ........................ 59
TX Battery Saver .......................................... 59
Disabling the TX/BUSY Indicator ............... 60
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature .......... 60
Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) ............. 61
Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) ................ 61
Mono Band Operation .................................. 62
Changing the TX Deviation Level ............... 62
DCS Code Inversion .................................... 63
Reset Procedures ............................................ 64
Cloning ............................................................ 65
Set Mode .......................................................... 66
Specifications .................................................. 79
“AUTO” Mode Preset Operating Parameters
) .............. 44
........ 51
..... 80
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The FT-60R/E is a dual band FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing local-area two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitor­ing capability.
The FT-60R/E’s small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walk­ing around town - and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment. Its incredibly tiny FNB-83 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack provides up to 5 Watts of transmit power on 144 MHz and 430 MHz Amateur Bands. Besides 144- and 430-MHz transceive operation, the FT-60R/E provides receive cover­age of the VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies!
New and exciting features of the FT-60R/E are the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) func­tion, that will automatically cause your FT-60R/E to transmit your callsign and engage your rig’s microphone, even if you are disabled and unable to press the PTT switch; Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch (EPCS), that allows you to page a particular station and only receive calls from that station, if desired; and a security Password feature, that will allow you to turn on and operate your transceiver only after you enter your Password.
Additional features include a convenient access key for Yaesu’s WiRES™ (Wide-coverage Internet Re­peater Enhancement System), a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT), Automatic Power-Off (APO), Auto­matic Repeater Shift (ARS), Yaesu’s exclusive ARTS™ (Auto-Range Transponder System) which “beeps” the user when you move out of communica­tions range with another ARTS™ equipped station, plus provision for reduction of the TX deviation in areas of high channel congestion. And an RF squelch circuit allows the owner to set the squelch to open at a programmable setting of the S-Meter, thus reducing guesswork in setting the squelch threshold.
We appreciate your purchase of the FT-60R/E, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn about the many exciting features of your exciting new Yaesu hand-held transceiver!
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL 1
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
FNB-83 7.2 V, 1,400 mAh
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack
PA-48B
PA-44C/U
SBH-13 Desktop Charger (for USA model)Belt ClipAntennaOperating ManualWarranty Card
FNB-83 7.2 V, 1,400 mAh
FBA-25A Compact Dry Battery Case for 6 AA-size cellsVAC-370B/CDesktop Rapid Charger (1.5-Hour)  PA-48B/C/UBattery Charger (10-Hours)  PA-44B/C/UBattery Charger (10-Hours)  SBH-13 Desktop ChargerCN-3 BNC-to-SMA AdapterCT-27 Cloning CableCT-44 Microphone AdapterE-DC-5B DC Cable with Cigarette-Lighter Adapter (USA/EXP market only)E-DC-6 DC Cable; plug and wire only (USA/EXP market only)MH-34B4B Speaker/MicrophoneMH-37A4B Ear piece/MicrophoneVC-25 VOX Headset
Battery Charger (10-Hour, for USA/EXP model)
Battery Charger (10-Hour, for European model)
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack
:“B” suffix is for use with 120 VAC, “C” suffix is for use with 220-240 VAC, and “U”
suffix is for use with 230 VAC.
Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Yaesu accessories. Yaesu shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, leakage or explosion of a battery pack, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-Yaesu accessories. Consult your Yaesu dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connection of any non-Yaesu-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this apparatus.
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL2
CONTROL & CONNECTIONS
Antenna Jack
Connect the supplied rubber flex antenna (or another antenna presenting a 50-Ohm impedance) here.
VOL/PWR Knob
Turn this control clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the volume. Counter-clockwise rotation into the click-stop will turn the radio off.
TX/BUSY Indicator Lamp
This indicator glows green when the squelch opens, and turns red during transmit.
DIAL Knob
This (inner) 20-position detented rotary switch is used for setting the operating fre­quency, and also is used for menu selections and other adjustments.
SQL Knob
This (outer) control is used to silence back­ground noise on the receiver. It should be ad­vanced clockwise just to the point where the noise is silenced (and the green “BUSY” indi­cator turns off).
(
TOP & FRONT PANEL

)
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The display shows current operating condition, as indicated on the next page.
Speaker
The internal speaker is located here.
Microphone
The internal microphone is located here.
Keypad
These 16 keys select many of most important operating features on the FT-60R/E. The func­tions of the keys are described in detail on the pages to follow.
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL 3
CONTROL & CONNECTIONS
(
LCD
)
Memory Channel Number
Skip Memory Channel
or Preferential Memory
Channel
Priority Channel
Memory Bank Active
Operating Mode
Secondary Keypad
Active
Key Lock Active
Repeater Shift Direction
CTCSS/DSC Operation
S- & PO Meter
Low TX Power Selected
Dual Watch Active
Automatic Power-Off Active
Internet Connection Feature Active
Bell Alerm Active
Operating Frequency
Battery Indicator
Battery Saver Active
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL4
CONTROL & CONNECTIONS
PTT (Push To Talk) Switch
Press this switch to transmit, and release it (to receive) after your transmission is completed.
MONI/T.CALL Switch
USA/EXP Version:
Pressing this switch disables the noise squelching action, allowing you to hear very weak signals near the background noise level temporarily. Press the [F/W] key on the keypad first, then press this switch to “open” the squelch continuously. Press this switch again to resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
Europe Version:
Pressing this switch activates the T-CALL (1750 Hz) for repeater access.
LAMP Switch
Pressing this switch illuminates the LCD and keypad for five seconds, after which the back-lighting will automatically turn off. Press the [F/W] key on the keypad first, then press this switch to activate the back­lighting lamp continuously. To turn the lamp off, press this switch again. You can change the primary (press key) function of this switch, if you prefer. See page 17 for details.
(
SIDE PANEL
)
MIC/SP Jack
This four-conductor miniature jack pro­vides connection points for microphone audio, earphone au­dio, PTT, and ground.
EXT DC Jack
This coaxial DC jack allows connection to an external DC power source (6-16V DC). The center pin of this jack is the Positive (+) connection.
MIC /SP
EXT
DC
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL 5
CONTROL & CONNECTIONS
(
KEYPAD
)
Primary Function
(
RESS KEY
P
Secondary Function
(
RESS
P
Third Function
(
P
RESS & HOLD KEY
Primary Function
(
P
RESS KEY
Secondary Function
(
P
RESS
Third Function
(
P
RESS & HOLD KEY
Primary Function
(
RESS KEY
P
Secondary Function
(
P
RESS
)
[
F/W] + KEY
)
[
F/W] + KEY
)
[
F/W] + KEY
Frequency entry digit “1”
Activates the CTCSS or DCS
)
Recalls the “Weather” broadcast
)
Selects the direction of the uplink
frequency shift (either “–,” “+,” or
)
“simplex”) during repeater operation
Activates the EMERGENCY
)
Activates the EPCS (Enhanced
)
Paging & Code Squelch) feature
Operation
channel bank
Frequency entry digit “4”
function
1
Frequency entry digit “7”
Frequency entry digit “2”
Selects the CTCSS tone or DCS
Selects the CTCSS/DCS Bell ringer
Selects the Memory Scan “Skip”
code number
Activates the ARTS feature
Frequency entry digit “5”
repetitions
None
1
Frequency entry digit “8”
channel-selection mode
Third Function
(
PRESS & HOLD KEY
Primary Function
(
P
RESS KEY
Secondary Function
(
[
P
RESS
F/W] + KEY
Third Function
(
RESS & HOLD KEY
P
1: You can program the secondary (press [F/W] key +) function of the key to another function, if
desired. See page 57 for details.
)
Switches the frequency control
)
between the VFO and Memory
Activates the Priority (Dual Watch)
)
Starts the programmable scanner
upward (toward a higher frequency
)
or a higher channel number)
None None
Systems
function
Activates the Internet Connection
Frequency entry digit “0”
Engages the Set (Menu) Mode
Enables Internet access code
feature
selection
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL6
CONTROL & CONNECTIONS
(
KEYPAD
)
Primary Function
(
RESS KEY
P
Secondary Function
(
RESS
P
Third Function
(
P
RESS & HOLD KEY
Primary Function
(
P
RESS KEY
Secondary Function
(
P
RESS
Third Function
(
P
RESS & HOLD KEY
Primary Function
(
RESS KEY
P
Secondary Function
(
P
RESS
)
[
F/W] + KEY
)
[
F/W] + KEY
)
[
F/W] + KEY
Frequency entry digit “3”
Selects the desired transmit power
)
Activates the Smart Search feature
)
Activates the Key Lockout feature
)
Activates the Key Lockout feature
)
)
output level
Frequency entry digit “6”
Frequency entry digit “9”
Selects the DTMF mode
Increases the VFO frequency by
one step or moves the memory
channel to the next-highest channel
Tunes the VFO frequency upward
Decreases the VFO frequency by
channel to the next-lowest channel
Tunes the VFO frequency down-
Reverses the transmit and receive
frequencies while working through a
Switches to the “Home” (favorite
in 1 MHz steps
Starts the scanner upward
(toward a higher frequency or
a higher channel number)
one step or moves the memory
ward in 1 MHz steps
Starts the scanner downward
(toward a lower frequency or a
lower channel number)
2
repeater
frequency) Channel
Third Function
(
PRESS & HOLD KEY
Primary Function
(
P
RESS KEY
Secondary Function
(
[
P
RESS
F/W] + KEY
Third Function
(
RESS & HOLD KEY
P
2: You can exchange the function between primary (press key) function and secondary (press [F/W
key +) function, if desired. See page 75 for details.
)
Moves operation to the next-highest frequency band
)
)
)
Activates the “Memory “Tune” mode
while in the Memory Recall mode
Moves operation to the next-
lowest frequency band
Selects the bandwidth for the
programmable scanner while in the
None None
Activates the “Secondary” key
Disables the “Secondary” key
Activates the “Memory Write” mode
VFO mode
(for memory channel storage)
function
function
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL 7
]
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire fre­quency range of the transceiver. However, for enhanced recep­tion on certain non-Amateur frequencies, you may wish to con­nect an antenna designed specifically for that frequency range, as the supplied antenna is necessarily a compromise outside the Amateur bands, and cannot be expected to provide high performance at all frequencies.
To install the supplied antenna, hold the bottom end of the an­tenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten by use of extreme force.
Notes:
Never transmit without having an antenna connected.When installing the supplied antenna, never hold the upper part of the antenna while
screwing it onto the mating connector on the transceiver.
If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the SWR presented to the
transceiver is 1.5:1 or lower, to avoid excessive feedline loss.
INSTALLATION OF FNB-83 BATTERY PACK
The FNB-83 is a high-performance Ni-MH battery providing high capacity in a compact package. Under normal use, the FNB-83 may be used for approximately 300 charge cycles, after which operating time may be expected to decrease. If you have an old battery pack which is displaying capacity which has become diminished, you should replace the pack with a new one.
Installation of the battery is easy and quick: Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the back of the
radio while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place
Install the Battery Pack
with a “Click.”
To remove the
battery, turn the radio off and re­move any pro-
DC
/SP
MIC
tective cases. Open the Bat­tery Pack Latch
EXT
Close the Battery Pack Latch
on the bottom of the radio, then slide the battery downward and out from the radio while tilting the Belt Clip out of the way.
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL8
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES
BATTERY CHARGING
If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connect­ing the PA-48/PA-44 Battery Charger, as shown in the illustration, to the EXT DC jack.
EXT DC jack
FT-60R/PA-48
In the USA market, charge the battery by connecting the PA-48 Battery Charger, as shown in the illustration, to the SBH-13 DC jack.
In the USA/EXP market, if only 12 ~ 16 Volt DC power is available, the optional E-DC-5B DC Adapter (with its cigarette lighter plug) or E-DC-6 DC Cable may also be used for charging the battery.
A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in 10 hours. Disconnect the PA-48/PA-44 from the
EXT DC jack and the AC line outlet. If you use the SBH-13 Desktop Charger, a fully-discharged pack
will charge completely in 3.5 - 4 hours (de-pending on the battery being charged).
AC line outlet
EXT DC jack
FT-60E/PA-44
DC jack
AC line outlet
AC line outlet
FT-60R/SBH-13 with PA-48
Important Note The PA-48/PA-44 are not designed to power the transceiver for operation (recep-
tion or transmission).
Do not leave the P A-48/PA-44 connected to the transceiver for continuous periods
in excess of 24 hours. Long term overcharging can degrade the Ni-MH battery pack and significantly shorten its useful life.
Please be advised that the PA-48/PA-44 may contribute noise to TV and radio
reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices.
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL 9
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES
LOW BATTERY INDICATION
As your battery discharges during use, the voltage will gradually become lower. When
the battery voltage is becoming too low for reliable operation, the “ ” icon will blink on the LCD display, indicating that the battery pack must be recharged before further use.
Avoid recharging Ni-MH batteries before the “ ” indicator is observed, as this can
degrade the charge capacity of your Ni-MH battery pack.
INSTALLATION OF FBA-25A ALKALINE BATTERY CASE
The optional FBA-25A Battery Case allows operation of the FT-60R/E using six “AA” size Alkaline batteries.
When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place. Always replace all six batteries at the same time, paying attention to the polarity indicated inside the case.
The FBA-25A must not be used with rechargeable cells. The FBA-25A does not contain the thermal and over-current protection circuits (provided in the “FNB” series of Ni-MH Battery Packs) required when utilizing Ni-Cd and Ni-MH cells.
Note that the power output and battery life will be much shorter when using Alkaline AA cells. They should be considered an emergency backup power source only, for this reason.
(
OPTION
)
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL10
INTERFACE OF PACKET TNCS
The FT-60R/E may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-44 microphone adapter (available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy interconnection to commonly-avail­able connectors wired to your TNC. You may also build your own cable, using a four­conductor miniature phone plug, per the diagram below.
The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOL knob, as with voice operation. The input level to the FT-60R/E from the TNC should be adjusted at the TNC side; the optimum input voltage is approximately 5 mV at 2000 Ohms.
Be sure to turn the transceiver and TNC off before connecting the cables, so as to prevent voltage spikes from possibly damaging your transceiver.
When you are operating on Packet, switch the Receive Battery Saver OFF, as the “sleep” cycle may “collide” with the beginning of an incoming Packet transmission, causing your TNC not to receive the full data burst. See page 59 for details regarding Battery Saver setup.
MIC/SP
EAR
MIC
+
10µF
2 kΩ
SP GND
MIC PTT GND
TNC
CT-44
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL 11
OPERATION
Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features of the FT-60R/E. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I
encourage you to read the “Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the most out of this fantastic new transceiver. Now. . .let’s get operating!
SWITCHING POWER ON AND OFF
Be sure the Battery Pack is installed, and that the bat-
tery is fully charged. Connect the antenna to the top panel Antenna jack.
Rotate the top panel’s VOL knob out of the click-stop
to turn on the radio. The current DC supply voltage will be indicated on the display for 2 seconds. After this 2 second interval, the display will resume its normal indi­cation of the operating frequency.
To turn the radio off, turn the VOL knob fully counter-clockwise into the click stop
position.
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO VOLUME LEVEL AND SQUELCH SETTING
At first, set the SQL knob fully counter-clockwise. Now,
you may rotate the VOL knob to adjust the receiver level for a comfortable listing level, using the background noise as a reference.
To set the squelch, turn the SQL knob clockwise, slightly
past the point where the background noise is muted. This is the point of best sensitivity to weak signals, and we recommend that you not rotate the SQL knob very much past the point where the background noise is just silenced.
1) A special “RF Squelch” feature is provided on this radio. This feature
allows you to set the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter
level will open the squelch. See page 18 for details.
2) If you’re operating in an area of high RF pollution, you may need to consider “Tone Squelch” operation using the built-in CTCSS Decoder. This feature will keep your ra­dio quiet until a call is received from a station sending a carrier which contains a matching (subaudible) CTCSS tone. Or, if your friends have radios equipped with DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) like your FT-60R/E has, try using that mode for silent monitoring of busy channels.
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL12
SELECTING THE OPERATING BAND
Press the [BAND(BAND DN)] key repetitively. You will
see the LCD indication move toward a higher frequency band each time you press the [BAND(BAND DN)] key.
850 MHz 144 MHz
250 MHz 350 MHz
430 MHz 850 MHz
If you wish to move the operating band selection down-
ward (toward a lower frequency band), press the [F/W key first, then press the [BAND(BAND DN)] key.
350 MHz 250 MHz
144 MHz 850 MHz
430 MHz 350 MHz
……
……
OPERATION
]
Once you have selected the desired band, you
may initiate manual tuning (or scanning) per the discussion in the next chapter.
BAND
144 MHz Band 250 MHz Band 350 MHz Band 430 MHz Band 850 MHz Band
FREQUENCY RANGE
108.000 - 200.000 MHz
200.000 - 300.000 MHz
300.000 - 400.000 MHz
400.000 - 520.000 MHz
700.000 - 999.990 MHz
FREQUENCY NAVIGATION
The FT-60R/E will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, a channelized system which allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band.
Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the FT-60R/E:
1) Tuning Dial
Rotation of the DIAL allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the current operating band. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL causes the FT-60R/E to be tuned to­ward a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency.
If you press the [F/W] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL, frequency steps of 1 MHz will be selected. This fea­ture is extremely useful for making rapid frequency excursions over the wide tuning range of the FT-60R/E.
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL 13
OPERATION
FREQUENCY NAVIGATION
2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry
The desired operating frequency may be entered directly from the keypad.
To enter a frequency from the keypad, just press the numbered digits on the keypad in the proper sequence.
Examples:
To enter 145.560 MHz, press [1] [4] [5] [5] [6] [0 To enter 145.5625 MHz (in 12.5 kHz), [1] [4] [5] [5] [6] [2
3) Scanning
Press and hold in either the [(MHz)] or [(MHz)] key for one second to initiate upward or downward scanning, respectively (Manual VFO Scan).
For scanning within a limited sub-band range, from the VFO mode, press and hold in the [V/M(PRI)] key for one second to begin scanning toward a higher frequency within the pre­viously-defined sub-band (Programmed VFO Scan). Details regarding sub-band setup may be found on page 36.
If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of a higher frequency), just rotate the DIAL one click in the counter-clockwise direction while the FT-60R/E is scanning. The scanning direction will be reversed. To revert to scanning toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise.
The scanner will stop when it receives a signal strong enough to break through the Squelch threshold. The FT-60R/E will then hold on that frequency according to the setting of the “RESUME” mode (Set Mode Item 35: RESUME). Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the scanning. This only stops the scan; it does not cause transmission to occur. See page 35 for details regarding Scan Operation.
(
Manual VFO Scan
(
Programmed VFO Scan
]
]
)
)
FT-60R/E OPERATING MANUAL14
OPERATION
TRANSMISSION
Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the 144 MHz or 430 MHz Ama­teur bands on which the FT-60R/E can transmit, you’re ready to go on the air! These are the most basic steps; more advanced aspects of transmitter operation will be discussed later.
To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front
panel microphone (located in the lower left-hand corner of the speaker grille) in a normal voice level. The TX/ BUSY indicator will glow red during transmission.
To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch.During transmission, the relative power level will be
indicated on the bar graph at the bottom of the LCD; full scale deflection confirms “High Power” operation, while deflection of two bars indicates “Low Power” operation. Five bars indicates “Medium Power” operation. Additionally, the “LOW” icon will appear at the bottom of the display while operat­ing on the “Low Power” and “Medium Power” settings.
1) If you’re just talking to friends in the immediate area, you’ll get much longer battery life by switching to Low Power operation, described in the next chapter. And don’t forget: always have an antenna connected when you transmit.
2) Transmission is possible only on the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands.
Changing the Transmitter Power Level
To change the power level:
Press the [F/W] key, then press the [3(TX PO)] key.
The LCD shows the current power output level.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired power out-
put level. Available selections are “HIGH” (5 W), “MID” (2 W), and “LOW” (0.5 W).
When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch
to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
1) The FT-60R/E is smart! You can set up Low power on the 144 MHz band, while leaving 430 MHz on High power, and the radio will remember the
different settings on both bands. And when you store memories, you can store the power output settings separately in each memory, so you don’t waste battery power when using very close-in repeaters!
2) When you are operating on the “Low” or “Medium” power setting, you can press the [F/W] key, when press the PTT switch, to cause the FT-60R/E to transmit (temporarily) on High power. After one transmission, the power level will revert to the previously­selected (“Low” or “Medium” power) setting.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
Now that you’re mastered the basics of FT-60R/E operation, let’s learn more about some of the really neat features.
KEYBOARD LOCKING
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as­pects of the FT-60R/E’s DIAL and keypad may be locked out. The possible lockout com­binations are:
LK KEY: Just the front panel keypad is locked out LKDIAL: Just the top panel DIAL is locked out LK K+D: Both the keypad and DIAL are locked out (factory default) LK PTT: The PTT switch is locked out (TX not possible) LK P+K: Both the PTT switch and keypad are locked out LK P+D: Both the PTT switch and DIAL are locked out LK ALL: All of the above are locked out
To lock out some or all of the keys:
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 25: LOCK.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to choose between one of the locking schemes as outlined above.
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
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SET] key to enter the Set mode.
To activate the locking feature, (1) press and hold in the [6(
LOCK)] key for one second, or (2) press the [F/W] key,
then press the [6(LOCK)] key. The “ ” icon will appear on the LCD. To cancel locking, repeat this process.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
KEYPA D/LCD ILLUMINATION
Your FT-60R/E includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The reddish illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with minimal degradation of your night vision.
Three options for activating the lamp are provided:
KEY Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD lamp for five seconds when you rotate
the DIAL knob or press the keypad or any switch (except PTT switch). This is the factory-programmed default setting.
5SEC Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD lamp for five seconds when you press
the LAMP switch momentarily.
TOGGLE Mode: Toggles the Keypad/LCD lamp on and off when you press the LAMP
switch momentarily.
Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp operating mode:
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 24: LAMP.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the three modes described above.
5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
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SET] key to enter the Set mode.
Press the [F/W] key first, then press the LAMP switch to illuminate the Key­pad/LCD lamp continuously until you press the LAMP key again, irrespec­tive of the Lamp mode programmed per the above instructions.
DISABLING THE KEYPAD BEEPER
A keypad beeper provides useful audible feed back whenever a keypad is pressed.
If you want to turn the beep off:
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 6: BEEP.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the setting to “OFF.”
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to nor­mal operation.
6. To turn the beep back on again, select “KEY” or “KEY+SC (factory default)” in step 4 above.
KEY: The beeper sounds when you press the keypad. KEY+SC: The beeper sounds when you press the keypad, or when the scanner stops.
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SET] key to enter the Set mode.
ADVANCED OPERATION
RF SQUELCH
A special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch.
To set up the RF squelch circuit for operation, use the following procedure:
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1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 37: RF SQL.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired signal strength level for the squelch threshold (S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6, S-8, S- FULL, or OFF).
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
6. Finally, rotate the SQL knob fully clockwise.
CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE
The FT-60R/E’s microprocessor includes programming which will measure the current battery voltage.
SET] key to enter the Set mode.
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 12: DC VLT.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to display the current DC volt­age being supplied.
4. Press and hold the [F/W] key for one second to return to nor­mal operation.
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SET] key to enter the Set mode.
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REPEATER OPERATION
Repeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dra­matic extension of the communication range for low-powered hand-held or mobile trans­ceivers. The FT-60R/E includes a number of features which make repeater operation simple and enjoyable.
REPEATER SHIFTS
Your FT-60R/E has been configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts customary in your country. For the 144 MHz band shift will be 600 kHz; on the 430 MHz band, the shift may be 1.6 MHz, 7.6 MHz, or 5 MHz (USA version).
Depending on the part of the band in which you are operating, the repeater shift may be either downward of these icons will appear at the top of the LCD when repeater shifts have been enabled.
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or upward
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AUTOMATIC REPEATER SHIFT (ARS
The FT-60R/E provides a convenient Automatic Repeater Shift feature, which causes the appropriate repeater shift to be applied automatically whenever you tune into the desig­nated repeater sub-bands in your country. These sub-bands are shown below.
If the ARS feature does not appear to be working, you may have accidentally disabled it.
To re-enable ARS:
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 4: ARS.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “ARS. ON.”
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
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SET] key to enter the Set mode.
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REPEATER OPERATION
MANUAL REPEATER SHIFT ACTIVATION
If the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction other than that established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater shift manually.
To do this:
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1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 38: RPT.MOD.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired shift among “RPT.–,” “RPT.+,” and “RPT.OFF.”
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
If you make a change in the shift direction, but still have Automatic Repeater Shift still engaged (see previous section), when you change frequency (by rotating the DIAL knob, for example) the ARS will over-ride your manual
setting of the shift direction. Turn ARS off if you do not wish this to happen.
Changing the Default Repeater Shifts
If you travel to a different region, you may need to change the default repeater shift so as to ensure compatibility with local operating requirements.
SET] key to enter the Set mode.
To do this, follow the procedure below:
1. Set the FT-60R/E’s frequency to the band on which you wish to change the default repeater shift (144 MHz or 430 MHz Amateur Band).
2. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 45: SHIFT.
4. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the new repeater shift magni- tude.
6. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
If you just have one “odd” split that you need to program, don’t change the “default” repeated shifts using this Set Mode Item. Enter the transmit and receive frequencies separately, as shown on page 28.
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SET] key to enter the Set mode.
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REPEATER OPERATION
MANUAL REPEATER SHIFT ACTIVATION
Checking the Repeater Uplink (Input) Frequency
It often is helpful to be able to check the uplink (input) frequency of a repeater, to see if the calling station is within direct (“Simplex”) range.
To do this, just press the [HM/RV] key. You’ll notice that the display has shifted to the repeater uplink frequency. Press the [HM/RV] key again to cause operation to revert to nor­mal monitoring of the repeater downlink (output) frequency. While you are listening on the input frequency to the re­peater using the [HM/RV] key, the repeater offset icon will blink.
The configuration of this key may be set either to “RV” (for checking the input frequency of a repeater), or “HM” (for instant switching to the “Home” channel for the band you are operating on). To change the configuration of
this key, use Set Mode Item 36: REV/HM. See page 75.
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CTCSS/DCS OPERATION
CTCSS OPERATION
Many repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed on your FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent false activation of the repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters. This tone system, called “CTCSS” (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System), is included in your FT-60R/E, and is very easy to activate.
CTCSS setup involves two actions: setting the Tone Mode and then setting of the Tone Frequency. These actions are set up by using the [1(SQ TYP)] key and [2(CODE)] key.
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [1(SQ TYP)] key to enable selection of the CTCSS/ DCS mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob so that “TONE” indication appears on the display; this activates the CTCSS Encoder, for access to repeat­ers requiring a CTCSS tone.
3. Rotation of the DIAL knob one more “click” in step “2” above will cause the “TSQL” notation to appear. When “TSQL” is displayed, this means that the Tone SQueLch system is active, which mutes your FT-60R/E’s receiver until it receives a call from another radio sending out a matching CTCSS tone. This can help keep your radio quiet until a specific call is received, which may be helpful while operating in congested areas of the band.
1) You may notice a “REV TN” indication on the display while you rotate the DIAL knob in this step; this means that the Reverse Tone Squelch
system is active, which mutes your FT-60R/E’s receiver (instead of open­ing the squelch) when it receives a call from the radio sending a matched CTCSS tone. The “TSQ” icon will blink on the display when the Reverse Tone Squelch system is activated.
2) You may notice a “DCS” indication on the display while you rotate the DIAL knob still more. We’ll discuss the Digital Code Squelch system shortly.
4. When you have made your selection of the CTCSS tone mode, press the PTT switch
to save the new setting.
5. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [2(
CODE)] key to enable adjustment of
the CTCSS frequency.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob until the display indicates the Tone Frequency you need to be using (ask the repeater owner/operator if you don’t know the tone frequency).
CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY (Hz
67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7
82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4
100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8
123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2
151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9
171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2
189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5
210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8
250.3 254.1 ––––
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CTCSS/DCS OPERATION
CTCSS OPERATION
7. When you have made your selection, press the [F/W] key momentarily to save the new settings and exit to normal operation. This is different than the usual method of restoring normal operation, and it applies only to the configuration of the CTCSS/DCS frequencies.
Your repeater may or may not re-transmit a CTCSS tone - some systems just use CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but don’t pass it along when
transmitting. If the S-Meter deflects, but the FT-60R/E is not passing audio, repeat steps “1” through “4” above, but rotate the DIAL so that “TSQ” disappears - this will allow you to hear all traffic on the channel being utilized.
DCS OPERATION
Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system which generally provides more immunity from false paging than does CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your FT-60R/E, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS; if not, DCS is frequently quite useful in Simplex operation if your friend(s) use transceivers equipped with this advanced feature.
Just as in CTCSS operation, DCS requires that you set the Tone Mode to DCS and that you select a tone code.
1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [1(SQ TYP)] key to enable selection of the CTCSS/
DCS mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob until the “DCS” indication appears on
the display; this activates the DCS Encoder/Decoder.
3. Press the PTT key to save the new setting.
4. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [2(CODE)] key to enable
adjustment of the DCS code.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired DCS Code (a three-
digit number). Ask the repeater owner/ operator if you don’t know DCS Code; if you are working simplex, just set up the DCS Code to be the same as that used by your friend(s).
6. When you have made your selection,
press the [F/W] key momentarily to save the new settings and exit to normal operation.
023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351 356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503 506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 – – – – – –
DCS CODE
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CTCSS/DCS OPERATION
DCS OPERATION
Remember that the DCS is an Encode/Decode system, so your receiver will remain muted until a matching DCS code is received on an incoming trans­mission. Switch the DCS off when you’re just tuning around the band!
TONE SEARCH SCANNING
In operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS or DCS tone being used by another station or stations, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the tone being used. Two things must be remembered in this regard:
You must be sure that your repeater uses the same tone type (CTCSS vs. DCS).Some repeaters do not pass the CTCSS tone; you may have to listen to the station(s)
transmitting on the repeater uplink (input) frequency in order to allow Tone Search Scanning to work.
To scan for the tone in use:
1. Set the radio up for either CTCSS or DCS Decoder operation (see the previous dis­cussions). In the case of CTCSS, “ ” will appear on the display; in the case of DCS, “ ” will appear on the display.
2. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [2(CODE)] key.
3. Press and hold in the [(MHz)] or [(MHz)] key for one sec­ond to start scanning for the incoming CTCSS or DCS tone/ code.
4. When the radio detects the correct tone or code, it will halt on that tone/code, and audio will be allowed to pass. Press the [
F/W] key to lock in that tone/code, then press the [F/W] key again to exit to normal
operation.
If the Tone Scan feature does not detect a tone or code, it will continue to scan indefinitely. When this happens, it may be that the other station is not sending any tone. You can press the PTT switch to halt the scan at any time.
You also can press the MONI key during Tone Scanning to listen to the (muted) signal from the other station. When you release the MONI key, Tone Scanning will resume after about a second.
Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory modes.
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