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FM TRANSCEIVER
FT-25R
FT-25E
Operating Manual
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Contents
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General Description ............................................ 1
Features of the FT-25R/E ................................1
About this manual ............................................ 2
Downloading the “Advance Manual” ............... 3
Accessories & Options ....................................... 4
Supplied Accessories ...................................... 4
Available Options.............................................4
Safety Precautions .............................................. 5
Control & Connections (Top & Front Panel) ...10
Controls & Connections (Side Panel) .............. 11
Controls & Connections (LCD) ......................... 12
Normal operation display ............................... 12
The Set Mode and Preference Mode display 12
Display of features and settings .................... 13
Controls & Connections (Keypad) ................... 14
Installation of Accessories ............................... 15
Antenna Installation ....................................... 15
Preparation of SBR-25LI Battery Pack .......... 15
Installing the Battery Pack ....................... 15
Removing the Battery Pack ..................... 16
Attaching the Belt Clip ................................... 16
Charging the Battery Pack................................ 17
About Desktop charger lamp ........................ 17
Low Battery Indication ................................... 18
About Battery Indicator Icons .................. 18
Approximate Operating Time and Remaining
Charge Level Indication........................... 18
Basic Operation ................................................. 19
Turn the Power ON and OFF ........................19
Adjust the Audio Volume Level and Squelch
Setting ........................................................... 19
Changing between VFO-A and VFO-B ..........19
Frequency Navigation ................................... 20
1) Tuning Frequency ............................... 20
2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry .......... 20
3) Scanning ............................................. 20
Transmission .................................................21
Changing the Transmit Power Level .......21
Activating the Set Mode ................................ 22
Setting the Quick Recall Keys ....................... 22
Assigning Set Mode Items to the Quick
Recall Keys (Set Mode Recall feature) ... 22
Storing the displayed Frequency and
Settings to a Quick Recall Key (Quick
Memory feature) ...................................... 23
Setting the Preferred Operating Mode .......... 23
Advanced Operation ......................................... 24
Turning the Keylock Feature ON and OFF .... 24
Change the key locking scheme ............. 24
Change the LCD and keypad back light setting ..
...................................................................... 24
Disabling the Keypad and Scan Stop Beeper 25
Repeater Operation ........................................... 26
Repeater Shifts .............................................. 26
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) .................... 26
Manual Repeater Shift Setting ...................... 27
Tone Calling (1750 HZ) .................................28
Memory Mode .................................................... 29
Memory Storage ............................................ 30
Memory Recall .............................................. 31
Changing the memory label (tag) name ........ 31
HOME Channel Memory Recall .................... 32
Changing the Home Channel Frequency 32
Memory Offset Tuning ...................................32
Deleting Memories ........................................ 33
Weather Broadcast Channels ....................... 34
Severe Weather Alert .............................. 34
Scanning ............................................................ 35
Setting the Scan-Resume Technique ......35
VFO Scanning ............................................... 36
Manual VFO Scan ................................... 36
Programmed Mode (VFO) Scan.............. 36
Input Character/Symbol List ............................. 38
Set (Menu) Mode ................................................ 39
Troubleshooting ................................................43
The transceiver does not turn on............. 43
There is no sound
There is no transmission of radio waves. 43
The keys or DIAL do not respond. ...........43
The battery pack cannot be charged or
battery power depletes immediately after
charging................................................... 44
Specifications .................................................... 45
General.................................................... 45
Transmitter ..............................................45
Receiver .................................................. 46
“AUTO” Mode Preset Operating Parameter .... 46
USA Version ............................................46
Asian/European Version ..........................46
Note ..................................................................... 48
Note ..................................................................... 49
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Features of the FT-25R/E
FT-25R/E is a FM transceiver, ruggedly constructed to meet commercial
specications. It is packed with the following popular and valuable features
demanded by Amateur Radio operators around the world.
Long-Life Battery
Supplied 7.4 V 1950 mAh lithium ion battery.
Optional 7.4 V 2500 mAh lithium ion battery.
5 Watts of Reliable RF Power
RF Power Output 5.0 W (High) / 2.5 W (Middle) / 0.5 W (Low) (@7.4 V)
Four Quick Recall Keys (User Programmable) for Individual Preferences
Set Mode Recall feature and Quick Memory Feature.
Powerful Audio
Bridged Transless (BTL) amplier provides One Full Watt of Audio for
operation in noisy environments.
Rugged Body Construction
IP54 Rating and MIL-STD-810-C, D, E certied.
Lockout Capabilities
Keypad/PTT Lockout.
Emergency Features
Emergency Operation (Alarm, SOS Flash and HOME channel display),
LED Flash light equipped.
FM Radio Broadcast Receiver Feature
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About this manual
This manual contains symbols and conventions to call attention to important
information.
Symbols Description
This icon indicates cautions and alerts the user should be
aware of.
This icon indicates helpful notes, tips and information.
This icon indicates other pages containing relevant information.
This icon refers users to the FT-25R/E Advance Manual on
the YAESU Website containing relevant information.
•
The settings of the transceiver at the time of purchase are referred to as the
“default” or “default setting”.
names of Set Mode items that are displayed on the LCD, and the
• The
transceiver key names, are printed in bold characters in this manual.
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Downloading the “Advance Manual”
The Advance Manual provides detail information and features beyond the
scope and descriptions in this manual. Download the FT-25R/E Advance
Manual from the YAESU website and refer to it along with this Operating
Manual.
http://www.yaesu.com/
The features described in the FT-25R/E Advance Manual are below.
RF Squelch Emergency Channel Operation
Checking the Battery Voltage ARTS™ (Automatic Range Transponder
VOX Operation (with earpiece microphone
or External Mic)
VFO Split Mode DTMF Operation
Using the Squelch Feature Miscellaneous Settings
Selecting the Squelch Type Password
Setting CTCSS Tone frequency Changing the Channel Steps
Setting DCS CODE number TX Battery Saver
CTCSS/DCS/PAGER/ARTS™ Bell Operation
PCS (Enhanced Paging & Code
E
Squelch)
Memory Bank Operation Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT)
Memory Only Mode Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)
Scanning Changing the TX deviation Level
Memory scanning Voice Compander Feature
Weather Alert Scan Inversion Scramble (Asian version only)
Programmable (Band Limit) Memory
Scan (PMS)
“Priority Channel” Scanning Set (Menu) Mode
Automatic Lamp Illumination on Scan Stop
System)
Basic ARTS™ Setup and Operation
Disabling the TX/BUSY LED Indicator
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature
Cloning
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Accessories & Options
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Supplied Accessories
SBR-25LI 7.4V, 1,950 mAh
SAD-20B AC Adapter (for USA model)
SAD-20C/U AC Adapter (for European /
SAD-20G AC Adapter (for Chinese model)
SBH-22 Rapid Charger
SHB-18 Belt Clip
SRA-15 Antenna
Operating Manual
Warranty Card
Available Options
SBR-25LI 7.4V, 1,950 mAh
SBR-26LI 7.4V, 2,500 mAh
SCU-35 Programming cable
SCU-36 Cloning Cable
SSM-512B VOX Earpiece Microphone
Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as
standard for specic 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 re, 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.
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack
Asian model)
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack
Rechargeable Li-Ion Large-Capacity Battery Pack
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Safety Precautions
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Be sure to read the safety precautions to use this
product safely.
Yaesu is not liable for failures and other problems caused due to misuse
or use of this product by you or a third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable for
damages caused through use of this product by you or a third party except in
the case where ordered to pay for damages under the laws.
Type and meaning of the marks
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Type and meaning of symbols
Indicates a prohibited action, not to be done in order to use this
product safely.
For example,
sembled.
Indicates a required action, to be done in
product safely.
For example,
moved.
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury or only property damage.
indicates that the product should not be disas-
order to use this
indicates that the power plug should be re-
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Safety Precautions
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DANGER
Do not use this product in “an
area where use of it is prohibited”, e.g., inside the hospital,
airplane, or train.”
This product
or medical devices.
Do not use this product while
riding a bicycle or driving a
car. Accidents can result.
Be sure to stop the bicycle or car
at a safe place before using this
product.
Do not perform transmission
in a crowded place for the safe
ty of persons using a medical
device such as a cardiac pacemaker.
The radio wave emitted from this
product can cause the medical
device to malfunction and result
in an accident.
Do not touch any material leak
ing from the battery pack with
bare hands.
The chemical that has stuck to
your skin or entered your eye can
cause chemical burns. In such a
case, consult the doctor immedi
ately.
can affect electronic
Those who are carrying a medical device such as a cardiac
pacemaker should
transmission near the device.
When transmitting, use an ex
ternal antenna and keep as far
as possible away from the external antenna.
The radio wave emitted by the
transmitter can cause the medical
device to
malfunction and result in
an accident.
Do not use this product or
the battery charger in a place
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where inflammable gas is gen
erated.
A fire or explosion can occur
Do not solder or short-circuit
the terminal of the battery pack.
A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result.
Do not carry the battery pack together with a necklace, hair pin, or
small metal objects.
A
short circuit can result.
If it starts thundering when the
external antenna is used, imme
turn off this product and
diately
disconnect the external antenna from it.
A
fire, electrical shock, or damage
may result.
not perform
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WARNING
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Do not power this transceiver
with a voltage other than the
specified power supply voltage.
A
fire, electric shock, or damage
may result.
Do not use the battery pack for
any model other than the spec
ified transceiver.
A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result.
Do not make very long transmissions.
The main body of the transceiver
may overheat,
ure or burns.
Do not disassemble or make
any alteration
to this product.
An injury, electric shock, or failure
can result.
Keep the terminals of the bat
tery pack clean.
If terminal
corroded, a fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can
result.
Do
not
or charger with wet hands. Do
not insert or remove the power
plug with wet hands.
An injury, leak, fire, or failure can
result.
resulting in a fail-
contacts are dirty or
handle the battery pack
Safety Precautions
If smoke or strange odor is emitted from the main body, battery
pack, or battery charger, immediately
turn the transceiver off;
remove the
remove the power plug from the
outlet.
A fire, leak, overheating, damage,
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ignition, or failure can result. Contact the dealer from which you
purchased this
Amateur Customer Support.
Do not use the battery pack
which is externally damaged or
deformed.
A fire, leak, heating, explosion, or
ignition can result.
Do not use any battery charger
which is not specified by Yaesu.
A fire or failure can result.
When transmitting, keep the
transceiver at least 5.0 mm (3/16
inch) away from your body.
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Use only the supplied antenna.
Do not use modified or damaged
antennas.
If charging of the battery pack
cannot be completed within the
specified charging time, imme
diately remove the power plug
of the battery charger from the
outlet.
A fire, leak, overheating, explosion,
or ignition can result.
battery pack, and
product or Yaesu
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Safety Precautions
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CAUTION
Do not dangle or throw this
product by holding its antenna.
This product can hit and injure
someone.
In addition, doing so can result in
a transceiver failure or damage.
Do not use transceiver in a
crowded place.
The antenna can hit someone,
resulting in a injury.
Do not place this transceiver in
a place subject to direct sun
light or near a heater.
The transceiver can deform or
discolor.
Do not place this transceiver in
a humid or dusty place.
fire or failure can result.
A
During transmission, keep the
antenna as far from you as
possible.
Long-time exposure to electromagnetic waves can have a negative impact on your health.
Do not clean the case with
thinner or benzene.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the
case.
If the transceiver is not being
used for an extended period,
turn it off and remove the bat
tery pack for safety.
Do
drop, strike, or throw
not
the transceiver.
A failure or damage may result.
Keep magnetic cards and video
tape away from the transceiver.
The data recorded on cash cards
or video tape can be erased.
Charge the battery pack within
the temperature range from +5
°C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F).
Charging the battery pack outside
this temperature range can cause
leak, overheating, decrease in
performance, or reduction in ser
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vice life can result.
When unplugging the power
cord of the battery charger, be
sure to hold the power plug.
Pulling the power cord can dam
age
it and cause a fire or electron-
ic shock.
Do not
use the earpiece microphone, earphones, or headphones at an extremely high
volume level.
Hearing impairment can result.
Keep this product out of reach
of children.
An injury
, etc. can result.
the hand strap and belt
Install
clip securely.
If they are installed improperly, the
FT- 25R/E may fall or drop, result
ing in an injury or damage.
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CAUTION
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Do not place a heavy object on
the power cord of the battery
charger.
The battery cord can be dam
aged, resulting in a fire or electric
shock.
Do not use the included battery
charger to charge any battery
pack which is not specified for
use with the charger.
A fire can result.
Do not operate the transmitter
near the TV or radio.
Radio disturbance can occur in
the transceiver, the TV, or the
radio.
Do not use any products other
than the specified options and
accessories.
A failure can result.
Safety Precautions
When the battery charger is not
remove its power plug
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in use,
from the outlet.
Before discarding the worn
battery
pack, affix tape or the like to its
terminals.
Before using this transceiver
in a hybrid or fuel-saving car,
be sure to check with the auto
mobile manufacturer regarding
use of the transceiver
in that car.
Noise generated by an onboard
electrical
device (inverter, etc.)
can disrupt the normal operation
of the transceiver.
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Control & Connections (Top & Front Panel)
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Antenna Jack ........................................................................ 15
Connect the supplied SMA female antenna (or another antenna present-
ing a 50-Ohm impedance) here.
Emergency key
• Press this switch briey to turn the LED Flash-Light.
• Press and
beep functions.
• Press the
Flash-Light for SOS.
TX/BUSY Indicator Lamp
This indicator glows green when the squelch opens, and it glows red
during transmit.
PWR/VOL Knob
Turn this control clockwise to turn the transceiver ON and to increase the
volume. Counter-clockwise rotation into the click-stop will turn the transceiver OFF.
Speaker
The internal speaker is located here.
Microphone
The internal microphone is located here.
LED Flash-Light
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The display shows current operating condition.
Keypad
These 18 keys select the important operating functions of the FT-25R/E.
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hold it for three seconds to enable the Emergency Alarm
keypad F key, and then press this switch to blink the LED
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