Yaesu Musen 20663X20 User Manual

144 MHz

ApplicationforFCC/IC

FCCID:K6620663X20,IC:511B-20663X20

FM TRANSCEIVER

FT-25R
FT-25E

Operating Manual

Contents

ApplicationforFCC/IC

FCCID:K6620663X20,IC:511B-20663X20

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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FT-25R/FT-25E Operating Manual

General Description

ApplicationforFCC/IC

FCCID:K6620663X20,IC:511B-20663X20

Features of the FT-25R/E

FT-25R/E is a FM transceiver, ruggedly constructed to meet commercial

specications. 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) amplier provides One Full Watt of Audio for

operation in noisy environments.

Rugged Body Construction



IP54 Rating and MIL-STD-810-C, D, E certied.

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



1FT-25R/FT-25E Operating Manual

General Description

ApplicationforFCC/IC

FCCID:K6620663X20,IC:511B-20663X20

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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