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FT-5OR

Dual-Band Amateur

Hand-Held Transceiver with

Digital Voice Recorder Option

Contents

Description

Accessories and Options

Optional

FTT-12

Keypad

Control and Connectors

Display Indications

Specifications

Before You Begin

Getthg

Started

Basic Operation

Frequency Selection Modes (VFO and MR)

Sub Display Options, Tuning, Transmitting

VFO Duplex Mode

Extended Recption, WFM sql, Auto-Mode select

Rx Mode override, Repeater Operation, T

offset

Repeater Shift, Input Track, Input Monitor

Memory Operation

Storing and Displaying Memories,

VFO-k

MR, MR

MR-+VFO,

HOME memory, Custom T

offset, MT

Scanning, Scan Resume Modes, Skip Scan, Lamp

PTS (Preset Tuning and Scanning)

Advanced Operation

Dual Watch (VIM,

M/M,

H/M, V/V)

Naming Memories

Memory Masking

Memory-only Mode, Locking the Controls, T

TOT 32

Tone Squelch Modes (CTCSS, DCS) 33

CTCSS or DCS Bell Paging 34

Tone/Code Scanning, DTMF Code Squelch/Paging 35

Programming/Selecting DTMF Paging Code Memories 37

DTMF Paging Operation (receiving/sending page calls) 38

Trigger Paging, Auto-Respond Paging 39

Paging T

Delay, Playback Speed, Paging Bell 40

ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System)

ARTS Modes, CW (Morse Code) IDer 42

ARTS Polling Speed, Beeper, DTMF Autodial Feature 43

Autodialer Playback, DTMF Decoder 44

Digital Voice Recorder, Microphone Recording 45

Spkr. Playback, Rx Rec., T

Playback, Record Protect 46

VMPS (Voice Mail Paging System) 47

Addendum 49

Extending Battery Life, APO, Rx Batt. Saver 49

Batt. Saver, Beeper Disable, LED Disable 49

Lamp Illumination Modes, Battery Care

Packet Radio 52

Cloning 53

Customizations, MON switch, RV/HM key 54

Appendix 55

Menu FunctionTable, Key Entry Tables 55

The

FT-5OR

compact FM hand-held transceiver pro-

vides up to 5 watts of transmitter output on the 2-m

and

70-cm

amateur bands. The optional FTT-12 key-

pad provides tone systems and digital voice func-

tions, while the standard version includes Digital

Code Squelch (DCS) encoding and decoding,

CTCSS encoding, and a wide range of battery pre-

serving features.

Description

The compact “clamshell” design mounts the battery

on the rear, for optimum simplicity and portability. A

multi-function knob with concentric volume control

allows setting most functions, minimizing the need

for complex key sequences. The front half of the

case high-impact polycarbonate plastic, while the

transceiver chassis/heat sink is die-cast alloy. A

choice of 4 rechargeable Ni-Cd packs or a dry cell

battery case are available. Rubber gaskets protect

against dust and rain or spray. The LCD (display) has

selectable lighting modes, and shows all significant

frequency digits and most programmable functions,

plus relative signal strength and power output.

Two independent VFOs and up to 100 freely tunable

memories are programmable from the knob and key-

pad. The duplex mode allows split VFO operation,

and dual-watch monitors a sub-channel VFO or

memory while operating from the main channel.

USA versions include extended reception in the VHF,

UHF, FM broadcast, and 800 MHz bands (cellular

blocked). A separate squelch and bandwidth setting

is available to enhance FM broadcast reception.

Memory features include independent tx/rx frequen-

cies or programmable offsets, up to five pairs of

subband limits for band scanning, selectable scan

skip for busy channels, scan resume on carrier drop

or after

5-second

pause, and independent instant-re-

call HOME channel for VHF and UHF. Memories also

store tuning steps, tone selections, and transmit

power level. Standard channel steps from 5 to 50

kHz,

plus l-MHz steps, are available for tuning. You

can assign 4-character names to memories.

Also include is a DCS encoder/decoder (104 codes),

and a

39-tone

CTCSS (Continuous Tone-Coded

Squelch System) encoder. The DCS system (and

CTCSS decoder provided with the optional FTT-12

keypad) can be set to sound an alert tone when a

selective call opens the squelch. Also, the

FT-5OR

can scan a received carrier and determine if a

CTCSS tone or DCS code is being used, and display

that tone/code.

The ARTS (Auto Range Transpond System) uses

DCS signalling to poll another station to indicate

when they are within or out of range, and can auto-

matically ID with your

callsign

in Morse code every

five minutes.

In addition to the

4-step

power output selection,

unique features to extend battery charge life include

a battery saver which optimizes save duration ac-

cording to selectable receiver “sleep” periods TX

Save, which automatically reduces transmit power

during periods of high incoming signal strength; se-

lectable time delay APO (Automatic Power Off), and

continuous or

5-second

display illumination.

The keypad generates DTMF tones during transmis-

sion, and up to 8 DTMF autodialer memories can

store 16 digits each for quick playback of commonly

used numbers. A special autodialer memory is

re-

served for decoding and displaying DTMF digits off-

the-air.

Also, DTMF-based selective calling and private pag-

ing capabilities let you select any of 999 three-digit

ID codes for your transceiver, and then have it stay

quiet until your code is received (from any standard

DTMF-equipped transceiver).

Upon

receiving the

DTMF ID code, you can have a paging beeper sound

(1,

3, 5, 8 times, or repeating). In the paging mode,

your display shows the DTMF ID code of the calling

party. Nine 3-digit code memories store your ID plus

those of eight other stations or groups you wish to

monitor, and an extra code memory always stores

the last 3-digit DTMF code heard.

With the optional FTT-12 keypad installed, the trans-

ceiver also provides 20 seconds of voice recording

from the microphone or receiver, for playback

through the speaker or the transmitter. Voice record-

ing can be activated manually or by an incoming

signal.

VMPS (Voice Mail Paging System) combines the

capabilities of both digital recording and DTMF pag-

ing to provide automated response to stations calling

you while you are away. The FT-50R allows calling

stations to leave a voice message, then answers with

your stations CW ID, followed by a pre-stored voice

message (that you record).

Please read this manual carefully to familiarize your-

self with the transceiver’s features,

Accessories

Options

Keypads

FTT-11 (supplied as standard)

FTT-12 DTMF Keypad with Digital Recording,

CTCSS decode, and DTMF paging and DTMF code

squelch

Rechargeable

Ni-Cd

Battery Packs

FNB-40 6.0 V, 650 mAh

FNB-41 9.6 V, 600 mAh

FNB-42 9.6 V, 1100 mAh

FNB-49 6.0 V, 600 mAh

Ni-Cd

Battery Chargers

NC-50 Dual-Slot Rapid Charger

CA-l 4 Charger Sleeve (required w/NC-50)

NC-GOB/C Compact

15-Hour

Charger

(‘B’ suffix for 117-V AC, ‘C’ suffix for 234-V AC)

Other Accessories

FBA-15 Battery Case for 4 AA-size Dry-Cells

CSC-68 Soft Case for FBA-15, FNB-41

CSC-69 Soft Case for FNB-40

CT-27 Cloning Cable

CT-30 Microphone Adapter

E-DC-5B Cigarette Lighter DC Power Cable

E-DC-6 External DC Power cable

MH-34B4B Speaker/Microphone

MH-37A4B Earpiece Microphone

PA-l 7 Battery Cable Extender

RH-1

Rubber Case Protector

VC-23 VOX Headset

CN-3 BNC -to- SMA Adapter

Availability of accessories may vary: some accessories

are supplied as standard per local requirements, others

may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your

Yaesu dealer for changes to the above list.

FTT-12 Keypad

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FT-SOR

DUAL

1‘

BAND

4SAVE

5AP0 6RPT

cm>

co>

7STEP

6 TX SAVE

9BEEP

SKIP+

OSQL VFO DW

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FTT-12

ONLY

The optional

FTT-12

keypad offers additional trans-

ceiver functions, as shown in the chart below. See

your Yaesu dealer for pricing and availability.

Functions

DCS

ARTS

Tone Encoder

bTMF Encoder

-S,

DTMF Memory

Direct Frequency

Entry

(keypad)

CTCSS Decode

DTMF Code

Squelch

Digital Recorder

FTT-1

(standard)

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Installation

The FTT-12 keypad kit includes a keypad, rubber

gasket, Ni-Cd recycling label, and small Phillips

screwdriver:

Turn the radio off, and remove the battery. Peel off

the black Ni-Cd information seal, and loosen (but

do not completely remove) the two screws on

either side of the slot behind the original keypad.

From the rear, carefully press on both screws with

both thumbs to eject the keypad slightly, then re-

move the screws to free the keypad.

Gently but firmly press the new keypad into place

on the front of the radio, ensuring an even gasket

seal around the keypad periphery (no “pinching”).

Replace the two screws removed from the slot

behind the keypad, making sure the keypad and

gasket fit evenly, without pinching.

Affix the new

NiCd

label and replace the battery.

Batteries

Chargers

The FT-50R requires the FNB-41 or FNB-42

9.6~volt

rechargeable

NiCd

battery packs for full

5-watt

transmitter power output. However, where slightly

lower maximum power output is acceptable, the

volt FNB-40 and -49 Ni-Cd packs offer smaller size

and lighter weight. Any

NiCd

pack should be fully

charged before it is used with the transceiver for the

first time.

Two types of battery chargers are available: the

NC-60 K-hour compact charger and the NC-50

Rapid Charger (used with CA-14 Charge Adapter).

The NC-60 is available with a “B” suffix for operation

from 117-V AC, or with a “C” suffix for operation from

220-234-V AC.

NC-50 Dual-Slot Rapid Charger

This AC mains battery charger features rapid and

trickle charging modes for all FNB Ni-Cd packs. It

requires the CA-14 Charger Sleeve for the FNB-40,

-41, -42, and FNB-49, and comes wired for the mains

voltage in the area sold.

The rapid mode automatically brings the battery pack

up to full charge as fast as safely possible using a

peak voltage sensor. A red LED lights during rapid

charging, and when the pack approaches full charge,

the charger reverts to trickle mode (green LED), to

prevent self-discharge. The rapid mode recharges a

fully-discharged battery in about one hour.

FBA-15 Dry-Cell Battery Case

The FBA-15 dry-cell battery case uses four

“AA”-size

(UM-3) batteries. Maximum power output is about 2

watts VHF, 1.5 watts on UHF. Use alkaline cells for

best performance. For ease of battery installation,

insert the + end in first, then press the

end so that

the battery “snaps” into place. Note: the lower single

battery can be ejected by pulling upward on the thin

strip.

Caution! The FBA-15 must not be used with re-

chargeable cells. It lacks the necessary thermal and

over-current protection circuits provided in the FNB

series Ni-Cd Packs.

One or more of the above battery packs/cases may

be supplied with the transceiver. If you need a bat-

tery, contact your Yaesu dealer. We do not recom-

mend using any other type of battery, and doing so

may affect your warranty.

Battery Removal

Replacement

Make sure the power is switched off, and remove

the protective soft case, if used.

Hold the radio face down in your left hand, and with

your right hand, press the Battery Release button

behind the antenna jack while sliding the battery

down

1/4

inch. Then lift the battery away.

To open the FBA-15 battery case, hold it in your right

hand, inside up, and slide the release catch upward

while slipping your left index finger under the notch

to the left of the release catch to lift the panel. Always

replace all four batteries, paying attention to the

polarity indicated inside the case.

To replace the battery case panel, align the two

notches at the bottom edge first, then press the top

edge into the case.

Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable

Ni-Cd packs, and do not install rechargeable cells in

the FBA-15, as they could explode if accidentally

short-circuited.

VC-23 VOX

Headset

The VC-23 connects to the

MIC/EAR

jack on the right

side of the radio. It consists of a headband-supported

earphone and attached boom microphone, allowing

hands-free VOX (voice-actuated transmit) operation

with the transceiver. For further details, refer to the

VC-23 Operation Manual.

Other Accessories

MH-34 Speaker/Microphone

The Speaker/Mic can increase operating conven-

ience and extend communications range. It includes

a 4-contact plug which mates with the

Mic/Ear

jack

on the right side of the transceiver, disabling the

internal speaker whenever the plug is inserted. The

cable lets you clip the transceiver to your belt, or hold

it above obstructions for better coverage.

Controls

Connectors

TOP

& Front Panel

The outer ring adjusts receiver volume, and the

inner knob tunes, selects memories and other

functions and settings.

This LED glows red when transmitting, and green

when the noise squelch is open (channel busy) dur-

ing reception.

This SMA jack accepts the supplied flexible an-

tenna, or another antenna designed to provide

50-52

impedance on the 2-m and

70-cm

band.

@The upper PTT (Push-to-Talk) button activates the

transmitter. Hold this button while speaking across

the front of the radio to transmit.

Press this button to override the squelch, either to

set the volume, or to defeat tone squelch temporarily

so you can hear weak or all signals.

L.--r

The (lower) LAMP button illuminates the display

when operating in the dark.

This

4-mm

coaxial jack accepts 5-13 VDC at

2A,

via the E-DC-5B cable, to power the transceiver from

an external supply. We recommend using this jack

only with the optional cable.

This Q-conductor,

3.5-mm

mini phone jack pro-

vides 8-R audio output and accepts microphone in-

put (2-kQ) for using an optional earphone,

speaker/mic

or packet tnc. The internal loudspeaker

and microphone are disabled when this jack is used.

Rear (battery pack installed)

Press this button to release the battery for re-

moval.

Install the latch-on belt clip here.

Note:

the protective rubber covers over the EXT DC

and Mic/Ear jacks must be pressed over them when

not in use, to protect the inside of the transceiver

from dust and water.

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._.“.”

._._.

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Display

Indications

HoME

Channel CTCSS CTCSS Digital

Alt. Key Functions

Active Page Code Enable

DTMF Autodial

Rx Signal Strength

LOW

DW SKIP

T.PAGE

CODE

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-..-_-..-_

-/IL,

..,._”

I-

_--

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Auto Power Off

’

Weak Battery Voltage

Memory Scan

Skip

DTMF

paging

DTMF’Code I..~w

Battery

’

CTCSS Bell

Trigger Paging

Squelch

Power Saver

Specifications

General Receiver

Frequency range (MHz):

Circuit type: Double-conversion

superheterodyne

(transmit)

, (receive)*

Channel steps:

Emission type: .

Supply voltage:

Current consumption:

Antenna (SMA jack):

Case size (WH D):

Weight (approx.):

144

148,430

450

IFS:

45.1

MHz

455

kHz

200,300

400 Sensitivity: 0.16uV for 12

SINAD

(VHF)

400

540,590

999 0.18uV for 12

SINAD

(UHF)

(cellular blocked on 800 MHz) Adj. ch. selectivity: 65

10,

12.5,

15,

20,

25,

kHz Intermodulation:

F2, F3

4~16VDC

AF output:

0.5 W

81R

(10% THD)

250

Auto Power Off

Stby (saver on)

Transmitter

Power output

9.6 V):

approx. 5.0, 2.8, 1,

0.1 W

200

Rx (approx.)

Rx (squelched)

1.5ATx(5

W)VHF

Frequency stability:

Modulation system:

better than lt5 ppm

variable reactance

1.6ATx(5

W) UHF

YHA-58 rubber helical

57x99x30 mm w/FNB-40

355 grams with FNB-40,

antenna, belt clip

Maximum deviation:

*:5

kHz

FM Noise

kHz):

better than -40

Spurious emissions:

>60

below carrier

AF distortion

kHz):

5%,

w/3.0

kHz

deviation

Microphone type:

2-k&I

condenser

*Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are

guaranteed within amateur bands

on/y.

Frequency ranges and repeater shift vary according to trans-

ceiver version, check with your dealer.

Before You Begin

A Few Notes on Safety

When properly cared for, the

FT-S5OR

should provide

many years of operating pleasure. However, please

read the following items concerning its use:

Battery Charging

Rechargeable batteries contain encapsulated

NiCd

(Nickel Cadmium) or

NiMH

(Nickel Metal Hydride)

cells. When used properly, they present no operator

hazard; however, please note the following points:

Do not dispose of

NiCd

cells in the public waste

system, as this may present a possible soil contami-

nation hazard. Check with your local waste man-

agement bureau for recycling programs available in

your area.

Nickel-Cadmium Rechargeable

Battery

do not dispose of into

waste system.

Recycle batteries in accordance

NiCd

with local regulations.

Never discard any batteries into a fire!

Never allow the charging terminals on

the battery to short

the ceils can be

damaged and the heat generated can

burn the skin!

Do not recharge the battery pack with unapproved

chargers.

Modern battery chargers use special circuitry to pro-

vide the optimum charge rate and place the battery

in a trickle charge state when complete. The use of

other chargers could possibly damage your battery

pack, and your radio.

Never allow the battery charging terminals to short!

While the recessed charging terminal on the battery

pack offers a degree of safety from inadvertent short-

ing, never insert any metallic objects into or across

the terminals. When separating the battery from the

transceiver, never lay it down onto a metallic surface.

The heat generated from a shorted pack can destroy

the cells and possibly burn the hand holding it.

Exposure to Water

While the

FT-50R

utilizes a water-resistant “clam-

shell” design with rubber o-rings to seal out moisture,

common

sense must prevail...should the radio be-

come exposed to water, use a soft cloth to wipe off

any excess drops.

If for any reason the radio is submersed, do not

turn

on...remove

the battery pack, wipe off the excess

water from both the radio and battery, and allow them

to dry at roorn temperature (no forced heat) for sev-

eral days before powering it on again. If the radio fails

to function, turn it off immediately and contact your

dealer for service information.

Whenever possible, charge batteries

at close to room temperature. Charg-

ing at temperatures below 77F/23C

,can

cause electrolyte leakage and re-

sult in battery damage. Charging at

high temperatures (above

95F/35C)

may reduce charge capacity.

RF Radiation Hazard Statement

In 1985, the US. Federal Communications Commis-

sion (FCC) adopted a safety standard for human

exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic

radiation generated by FCC-regulated equipment.

The proper use and operation of this transceiver will

result in exposure to the operator substantially below

those limits recommended by the FCC. However, the

following tips are recommended for maximum opera-

tor safety:

Do not press the PTT (Push To Talk) switch unless

you actually desire to transmit.

l Hold the transceiver a few

inches from your mouth when

transmitting, so that the an-

tenna is not in direct contact

with your face or eyes.

l When not using the trans-

ceiver, store it in a safe place, out of the reach of

children.

Do not operate any transmitting equipment near

unshielded blasting caps!

Do not hold the transceiver with the

antenna touching exposed parts of

the body while transmitting, especially

the face and eyes.

Getting Started

First Steps

Before operating the transceiver the first time:

Charge the battery pack completely (if using a

rechargeable pack). If using an FBA-15 dry-cell

battery case, install alkaline batteries as described

on page 5.

Mount the battery pack on

the back of the radio: hold it

with the rounded top edge

1/3

-inch (8 mm) lower than

top,

edge of the radio, press

the four tabs on the battery

into the slots on the radio,

and slide the battery up until

it clicks.

Screw the supplied antenna

onto the

antenna jack. Never

operate the transceiver with-

out an antenna connected.

-‘t

To install the belt clip, slide it up onto the battery

pack rails until it “clicks” (locks into place). To re-

move it, slide the release lever to the left, then

press the clip down and off of the mounting rails.

CT)

If you have a

speaker/mic,

we suggest you not

connect it until you are familiar with basic opera-

tion.

antenna

installation

belt clip

installation

slide lever left

to release

Powering On

To turn the transceiver on, push in the orange

PWR

button for

second. If the radio has not been used

before, the display should appear like that below.

The larger frequency readout is the

main

channel,

while the smaller one to the right is called the

sub

channel. The

symbol indicates which VFO (A or B)

is selected for operation, and the

blinking

SAVE

indi-

cator lets you know that the

battery

saver is enabled

from the factory (we will cover more on this later).

When you turn on the radio the first time, you will

hear channel noise, and will

need to set the squelch

/eve/ as explained on the following page.

Knob Functions

Let’s spend a few moments on how the knob func-

tions, as understanding its proper use will make it

easier to operate the rig and configure various fea-

tures as we continue through the manual.

As shown in the illustration, the lower ring adjusts the

volume. Set

for a comfortable level while receiving

a station, or else press the middle monitor switch

(below the PTT) to disable the squelch, and adjust

the volume level on background noise.

Rotating the knob tunes in the default step size on

the VFO, or else selects programmed memories dur-

ing MR (Memory Recall) operation.

Pressing the knob

mornentariljl

0.5s)

selects the

band of operation.

Holding

it longer recalls the menu

list, from which various transceiver functions are

enabled and their settings are configured.

Lower Ring

rotate for

volume level adjustment

knob

rotate to tune

channels,select

mem-

-ories or menu settings

<0.5

sec

L/J

knob

press to switch

bands or view default

menu settings.

H-

bO.5

sec

knob,

hold to recall

the menu function list,

Let’s start by setting the receiver squelch:

Hold

0.5 sec.) the knob down until the beep

sounds, then turn the knob (if necessary) to select

GIL -or-.

c--

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----

funqtion #

‘7

SAVE

__-.

---

The name or abbreviation at the left is the function

title, with its number displayed to the right. You can

turn the knob to scroll through all 32 functions.

Momentarily pressing the knob shows the default

setting for the displayed function (in this case it is

the squelch level, which ranges from 0 to 15):

_~__..._

-~-.

1--.-__

setting

function

-____._

I_^

._..

SAVE

Rotate the knob a click or two past the point where

channel noise is muted, then exit the menu list by

simply pressing the PTT (the radio does not trans-

mit). The display reverts to show channel data.

Note

Pressing the knob with a menu active replaces

the function number (at the right in the sub display)

with either a number

(8),

letter or abbreviation

(OFF), or a symbol

(Q?

In some cases the function

name (at the left) may also change, to describe the

setting more clearly.

Follow the instructions carefully when starting out,

until you become familiar with the abbreviations and

symbols used with each menu function and its asso-

ciated settings.

Things to remember...

The procedure just covered is used throughout the

manual to access functions and change settings as

desired. Once again,

the

three basic

Hold the

knob down to recall the tnenu list, then turn

the knob to select the desired

tnenu

function

(number).

Press the knob to display the various function set-

tings or state, then turn the knob to change or select

it as desired.

Press the

PTT to

save the change and exit.

The Keypad

The standard FTT-11 keypad permits quick access

to the most commonly-used transceiver functions.

The optional FTT-12 keypad adds digital voice re-

cording/playback, DTMF code squelch and CTCSS

decode capability.

DUAL

BAND

1 PAGE 2 CODE

BDTMF

LW LCK

cjc.~c~c~

4SAVE 5AP0

6 RPT

7 STEP 8 TX SAVE 9 BEEP

MRSKIP+ OSQL VFODW

-Y

,..-

FTT-12

ONLY

Both keypads are similar in appearance, with the

FTT-12 having two additional labels on the pad sur-

face for the digital recording system

(I$!?$

and

fi,

specifically). Throughout the manual, features re-

quiring the FTT-12 are highlighted as such.

important

Normal key presses should be very

quick -just a tap. Keys, like the knob, are sensitive

to the duration they are depressed. In some cases

tapping a key and holding it ‘longer will activate a

different function, and produce different results and

display indications. The instructions specify when a

key is to be held down.

To indicate when several keys have to be pressed in

sequence, we show an arrow (-+) between them. Do

not press more than one key at time unless the

instructions say so.

One or more beeps indicate key contact has been

made (if the key has a function). You can disable the

beeper as described later, but we recommend keep-

ing it enabled while getting to know the key functions,

since the pitch and number of beeps can be useful

feedback.

A several-second timer starts when you press

and automatically restarts when you turn the knob.

Pressing other keys may shut off the timer as the

resulting change in operation occurs, or restart the

timer so you can select various functions.

Also, after changing a setting, you can usually return

to the operating frequency display by pressing the

PTT button at the top left corner of the radio. It does

not transmit unless the operating frequency is dis-

played. The front keypad generates standard DTMF

tones when pressed while transmitting.

While reading about operation, if you are unsure

about the location or function of a button or display

item, refer to Controls and Connectors and Display

sections on pages 7 and 8.

Your first

QSO

Adjusting the Volume

Turn the outer ring of the knob on the top panel

control to adjust the volume. If there is no signal,

you can override the squelch by holding the center

button (on the left side below the PTT switch), to

set the volume on background noise.

Squelch Setting

To adjust the squelch, hold the knob down for

second,

then turn it, if necessary, so that CDL

-0 I-

is displayed.

Press the knob again momentarily, then turn it to

set the squelch threshold (0 to 15) so the receiver

is silenced (the

BUSY/TX

LED turns off). Press the

PTT momentarily when done.

US’Keypad

shortcut for setting the squelch

Press

?I->?),

turn the knob to set the squelch

level, then press the PTT to save

and exit.

_.-._

-.-..-

.----.--

.--;-

_...

-__,-_l”-_LI-l

,__

__-__-___.,

Squelch Sensitivity

First set the volume to mid range, then adjust the

squelch (with no signal): slightly past the point where

background noise is silenced and the green

BUSY/TX

LED is extinguished. If set higher, sensitivity to weak

signals is reduced, if set too low, “falsing” on back-

ground noise and weak stations will result.

._-__..-

_.~‘.

_-_-..

Tuning

Direct Frequency Entry

Tune to the desired frequency using the inner knob:

press

at the lower right momentarily, and turn

the knob to select the MHz range, then wait 5

seconds or press

ewj

again and turn the knob to

select the frequency.

You can enter frequencies directly from the keypad

as well; just key in all the digits. For example, for

146.520 MHz enter:

‘~~~-,‘~;-,~~-,~“,-)2~j_)~,

If you want to enter an even whole frequency, like

140.00 MHz or 146.000 MHz, there’s a shortcut,

Pressing

“?“P

after any entry truncates the remaining

digit places to zero:

enter 146.500

l~~~,'~j~,~,~,~pg~,V~pp

enter 146.000

yGj+

4~3+5r3+

vp",

enter 140.000

'~~-->'~j&QPp

Transmitting

cfl

To transmit, wait unit the channel is clear; press the

PTT (Push To Talk) and speak in a normal voice.

Keeping the transceiver a few centimeters from

your mouth will result in best audio clarity. Release

the PTT to receive again.

Important

The PTT switch should be pressed in-

ward and in a slightly downward direction for proper

operation. Do not press the PTT switch in an upward

direction, as this cause unreliable closure of the PTT

switch, and it may damage the rubber boot.

This angle of PTT switch actuation is designed to be

ergonomically optimum when the radio is being held

in the palm of your hand.

When you transmit, the

BUSY/TX

LED turns red, and

all or a few of the meter bar-segments appear, de-

pending on your transmit power. One of four power

output levels can be selected using

either

the keypad

or menu method:

From the menu:

Hold

the

knob down to recall the menu list, then

turn the knob one click so that

PC’

ap-

pears.

Press the knob once to view the default power

level, then rotate the knob to select

3, or

/{I,

Press the PTT to save the change and exit.

Refer to the following table for power output vs.

battery type:

-1-

Display

Code

PO Meter

Segments

iwwwwww~~ww~

wwwwww

wwww

___~-.-

_...

watts)

VHF/UHF

GYKeypad

shortcut for selecting high/low tx power:

Pressing

‘fl

only lets you toggle between

high and

low power

(

LOW

displayed when active). The low

power level will correspond to that set previously in

2:/q-s&

Remember!

good operating practice and profes-

sional courtesy mean using the least transmit power

needed to maintain communications.

Basic Operation

Frequency Selection Modes

There are two frequency selection modes. These

affect the behavior of the knob and keys when tuning

or keying in frequencies, scanning coverage, and the

right half of the display.

VFO

Use this to tune around for clear or active channels.

As mentioned before, the knob tunes in the selected

step size (or in l-MHz steps if you press

first),

and scanning tunes in the selected step size. The

transceiver has two

VFOs,

A and B, which you select

by pressing

“?E”

(see below) when receiving on

either VFO. The display shows

near the top

center

to indicate indicate

which VFO is selected for tuning;

the frequency is displayed in large numbers at the

left. The frequency of the other VFO is displayed in

small numbers at the right.

r----

“FO

A-

_--__

--I

MR (Memory Recall)

LrH

Use this to select and operate on stored memories.

There are 100 memories, each of which stores re-

peater shift, transmit power level, tone settings, and

tuning steps (for the Memory Tune mode), and can

also hold a name tag and a separate transmit fre-

quency.

Either the operating frequency or the memory name,

if assigned, is displayed in large letters at the left,

and the memory number is displayed at the right.

Each memory can be used in the

Memory

Tune

mode, which works like the VFO mode. Special

memory mode functions like this are described later,

but you should keep these terms in mind. Pressing

“r”,”

switches from the VFO mode to the last-used

memory, and

“fl

switches from the memory mode

to the last-used VFO. While in the memory mode,

your previous VFO mode selections are preserved.

r-------

--111

._._..

-3

f-f/-f

‘j

c{T3;‘;‘;‘;’

--.-a

-------l.l_.

.._-.~--

-J

Meinory Ch. Fmq.

----.._-_-

_ .

..~...

.--

Sub Display Options

Tuning Steps

The right side of the display (with the smaller digits)

Channel (tuning) steps can be set to match the

is referred to as the sub-display. It normally displays standard channel spacing in your region: typically 25

the channel selection for VFO B; however, you can

kHz

on UHF (and on VHF in Europe), and 15 or 20

display the battery voltage instead, or else disable

kHz

on VHF in America. Note that coarser steps tune

the sub display completely: and scan faster, and that

and 15-kHz steps require

--...--

----.-_

. ..--..-..-.

an extra digit when entered from the keypad. Each

VFO and memory has its own tuning step setting.

To change step size:

Press the knob

‘/2

second, then turn it to

TEP

IO-

. Press it again momentarily to display the

current step size.

Press the knob

second, then turn it to

);L/

Turn it to choose the new step size (in

kHz),

then

Press it again momentarily to display the default

press it again momentarily to accept the new size.

sub-display choice

(an). Press the PTT to save the entry and exit.

Turn it a click to choose battery voltage

(AI:),

@SKeypad

Shortcut

press

?I--@?&

turn the knob

again disable the sub-display

(OF

Press the PTT

for the desired steps, and press the PTT to exit.

to save the entry and exit.

Transmitting

Press

so that LOW appears below the center of

Tuning

the display. To transmit, wait until the channel is clear

(BUSY/TX

LED off), then press and hold the PTT while

As mentioned before, you turn the knob to tune in the

speaking into the microphone (at the right side of the

selected step size, or press

@!!I

first to tune in 1 -MHz

front panel). The

BUSY/TX

indicator glows red when

steps. You can select a new frequency from a VFO, transmitting, and the bargraph shows relative trans-

or by tuning a memory. For now, use the VFO mode: mitter power output. Release the PTT to receive.

press

You can enter a frequency by turning the If you need more power to maintain communications,

knob, or by numeric key entry. See Locking the

you can select another power setting as described

Controls

on page 32 if the keys or knob don’t work. on page 18. However, remember that your batteries

last longer and you cause minimum interference by

using the lowest level possible.

Note that if you decide to change the power settings

on a memorized channel, you must first re-load that

memory (otherwise it reverts to the original memo-

rized power level the next time it is recalled).

VFO Duplex Mode

&!a

1/J/,,,pft&

If you need to transmit on a different frequency than

your receive channel, but don’t want to go to the

trouble of

Changing

the default tx offset

(f;l{F

on page

23),

or programming an independent tx

offset in a’ memory, try out the VFO “duplex” mode.

This feature simply uses one VFO to store the trans-

mit frequency, and the other for the receive fre-

quency. You receive on the main channel, and

always transmit on the sub channel, regardless of

which VFO (A or B) is in which display (main or sub).

First make sure the sub-channel display is enabled

(set

St’8

CIq

“ofi”).

Press

“?P

to toggle between VFO A and B, setting

up-each VFO with the desired frequency.

Press

“e!‘y>”

again, as necessary, so that the desired

receive frequency is displayed to the left (main

channel), with the transmit frequency at the right

(sub channel).

Press and hold the knob

second, then turn it to

11’

311P

. Press it again momentarily, then turn

it to select

“0r7”.

Press it momentarily again, then press the PTT to

save the entry and exit

(@a

now appears at the

top of the display).

.~---

Now, when you transmit, the main and sub display

frequencies will switch, indicating transmission is oc-

curring on the sub channel VFO frequency.

L-

.-.---..

.__

---1

Note that setting a new

Wrx

pair is as easy as dialing

in new frequencies for VFO A and B, then pressing

“IY

so the VFOs are in the correct display. You are

not limited to V/V or U/U operation; you can mix VHF

and UHF VFO channels for cross-band semi-duplex

operation!

To disable

VFO

duplex operation, set

L’

ILIP

0Ff:

again.

Extended Reception

Introduction

addition to amateur band operation, the FT-50R

offers extended receiver tuning and scanning. This

feature may not be available in all countries and all

transceiver versions

please check with your dealer.

While operating from VFO A or B, each momentary

press of the knob recalls four preset band-ranges for

tuning and scanning:

Note

If your radio only switches between 2-m and

70-cm bands, you can expand receiver coverage by

hold the knob and

LAMP

button depressed while

turning the transceiver on.

WFM Squelch Setting

t:E;m.

-313-

The default squelch threshold for WFM (wide band-

width FM) is preset to 0 (recommended for broadcast

reception). To change this setting:

While tuned to a FM or

TVbroadcast

band, hold the

knob down for

second, then turn it to select

t:uJt

-3O-.

Press it again to display the current squelch set-

ting, then rotate the knob to select the desired level.

Press the PTT to save the setting and exit.

Auto-Mode Select

Rr:E3-31-

By default, the correct demodulation mode (FM,

WFM or AM) is automatically selected according to

frequency ranges, as shown below:

Sty&x

Mode

TV (Ch

5-61,

FM Broadcast-

WFlvj

Aviation

Nav/Com

LMR

amateur marine,

CH 7-10

WV!‘!

Gov.

(Military

Aviation) AM

Gov. (Military)

Gov.

amateur

LMR NFM

UHF/TV

(Ch

14-24)

WFM

UHF TV

(Ch

34-68)

”

WFM

trunked,

SMR FM

If you would like to disable the auto-mode selection:

Hold the knob down for

second, then turn it to

select

fV?Cf

- 3 I - .

Press it again to display the default setting, then

rotate the knob to select

or oFf: (reception de-

faults to narrow

for ail frequencies). Press the

PTT to save the setting and exit

Reception Mode Override

nr:m-32-

If you would like to override the mode selection

temporarily while receiving on a channel, you can

enable this feature. Auto-mode selection takes effect

again as soon as you turn the knob and change the

channel (unless you have it disabled

NFM only).

Hold the knob down for

second, then turn it to

select

P!ffII

-37-.

Press it again to display the default setting, then

rotate the knob to select

!f or

. Press

the PTT to save the setting and exit.

Repeater Operation

RRZ-U”S-

Fortunately, repeater operation usually requires just

tuning to the correct channel, pressing the PTT, and

speaking. The ARS (automatic repeater shift) feature

sets the correct shift and offset as you tune through

the 2-m and

70-cm

repeater sub-bands. You can

observe the

and

indicators activate and change

as you tune across the amateur band. The chart

shows the ARS ranges for common transceiver ver-

sions.

ARS-Repeater Subbands

Version A

2-m

,451

146.6

146.4

14e.*

r;'4y+'4i.4

"pi".

,4~~,wwan

Version

Version A

.Tm

70wc~

438.2 439.45

EuroVysion 1

/--

Euro

V&&n

-f-

1,’

ARS is enabled at the factory. To disable it:

Hold the knob down

second, then turn it to

display

-05

. Now press it again momentar-

ily, and turn it to select

OFF.

Press the PTT to accept your setting and return

the display to the operating frequency.

You can still manually select a new shift, if ARS is

activated or not. However, if you change frequency

with ARS activated, manual repeater shift selections

are terminated and the ARS shifts are restored.

Setting Repeater T

Offset il;HFT-tlf-

Although you should keep the repeater offset pro-

grammed to that used in your area, you can change

the default repeater offset for special applications:

Hold the knob down for

second, select

s/if:

, the press it again to display the offset.

Turn the knob to select the new shift offset fre-

quency (selectable in

50-kHz

increments only).

Press the PTT to save the setting and exit.

Repeater Shift

RPTR-0ti-

When a repeater shift is active, either

ap-

pears in the display. If neither appears when tuned to

a repeater output frequency, you can activate the

shift manually:

Hold the knob down for

second, turn it to select

6’P

‘T

R-

, then, press it to display the current

shift.

Repeater Input Track

f3PTL

-w

If you would like to view the repeater input frequency

along with the output, and have it track as you tune

channels, this can be done using the sub-display:

Hold the knob down for

second, turn it to select

6’P

L-

u”S-

, then press it to display the default

setting

(OFF).

Turn the knob one click to enable this feature

(CM),

then press the PTT to accept your change, and

exit.

SAVE

-big

-_--.--

--.J

Press the knob momentarily, and turn it to set

repeater shift direction (+RPT,

s:tlP

-nPT).

Press the PTT to accept your change and exit

~22’

Keypad

Shortcut: Press

?J-)=,

turn the knob

to select the desired shift, then press the PTT to exit.

Tone Burst

For repeaters using 1750-Hz burst tone

access, you

can configure the switch below the PTT to sends the

tone when pressed. See page 54 for details.

The display will show the input frequency

tracking

the output as you tune. During transmit, the repeater

output appears in the sub-@splay.

Repeater Input Monitor

With a repeater split activated, you can

temporarily

reverse tx and rx frequencies by pressing

fl.

Use

this to check a signal’s strength on a repeater

input

frequency (to see if you can work them direct).

Either

blinks while reverse split is selected. Press

@?3

again to return to the normal shift direction.

Memorv Otxxation

Storing and Displaying Memories

When you store a memory, the current tuning step,

displayed receive frequency, repeater shift, transmit-

ter power level, DCS, and CTCSS tone settings are

copied into a memory slot. The slots are labeled

numerically from 1 to 100 and

through

U5, for the,lower and upper limits of programmable

scanning (PMS, described later).

VFO

MR (copying a VFO into memory)

To store a frequency in memory:

r]l

Preset the desired frequency, shift, power level

(etc.) in the VFO mode as already described.

Hold

for

1/2

sec. (until a second beep sounds) to

display the memory slot (blinking) at the right.

Within five seconds of releasing

?J,

turn the knob

and select a memory channel for storage. If you

select one that was already used, it will be overwrit-

ten with new data in the next step.

Press

tr(,

to store the displayed data into the se-

lected memory slot. The memory number stops

blinking for a second, and then disappears as op-

eration continues in the VFO mode.

If you timed out, operation switched to the memory

mode. Simply press

“?y

to return to the VFO, and

start again.

MR (Memory Recall)

Pressing

“!l*

changes from VFO to MR (memory

recall) operation. The memory number appears at

the right, and the receive frequency to the left (unless

you assign a name to a memory, or activate Dual

Watch as described later). Notice that pressing

from the VFO mode always recalls the last stored

last-used memory.

After storing several memories, you can select them

by turning the knob, or by direct keypad access:

Enter the number of the desired memory, followed

“@iJ*.

If you hear two beeps and return to the

previous display, the requested memory is empty.

To exit and return to the last-used VFO, press

“fl.

..I..

“- ,._

I_-

““..-,

..1.

._-.....

.- .

..-.

-..

..-..

Filled and Empty Memories

When selecting memories for data entry, you can

determine if they are already in

use

by the display

format;

I(u

means unfilled, while “C

Ii-

”

means it

contains previous data. You can overwrite filled

memories at any time, but of course old data will be

lost. Note: c

I is always preset with 144.00 MHz.

VFO (copying a memory into a VFO)

After storing memories, you may want to copy one

back to a VFO. You can copy the current memory into

the last-used VFO by holding

?!?j

for

second, and

pressing

??!I”.

HOME Memory

Although invisible to the procedures just described,

the HOME memory can be instantly recalled by

pressing

c?%>

e’$:

l36I@#

appears above the fre-

quency at the left. There is a default simplex fre-

quency stored in the HOME memory, but you can

reprogram it with any frequency, repeater, power,

and tone settings, or even a separate transmit fre-

quency.

To copy the displayed VFO settings into the HOME

memory, hold

?‘I

for

second until the right half of

the display blinks, then press

fl.

Custom TX Offset

C!B

All memories can store an non-standard tx offset, for

operation on repeaters with non-standard shift. To do

this:

CT]1

Store the receive frequency using the method al-

ready described under

Simple

Memory Storage

(any repeater offset will be ignored).

Tune to the desired transmit frequency, then press

and hold ?“‘I for

second to display a slot at the

right.

Press and ho/d the

Pl”7’

switch while pressing

momentarily (this does not key the transmitter). Or

course, if you’re storing this in the HOME channel,

you press ?!? when holding the PTT).

When a separate transmit frequency memory is

dis-

ICI

appear at the top left corner. You can

press

to display the transmit frequency,

QCI

blinks while the pair are reversed.

After storing a memory with a separate transmit fre-

quency, if you rewrite the receive frequency in that

memory, the separate transmit frequency is deleted.

Memory Tuning MT

While receiving on a memory, you can re-tune it and

change any other settings:

First press

“y>*

so that

Nappears;

can tune it like

a VFO.

To store the new frequency and settings in the

current or other memory, hold

c!?”

for M-second,

select the new slot (if desired), and press

?I.

Operation remains on the new memory, as the old

memory is restored.

After re-tuning a memory, to discard your changes,

press

“r!*

to restore the original memory data.

Scanning

!mbi

Before scanning, ensure the squelch is closed. You

can scan either stored memories, or each VFO at the

selected tuning step. To scan memories, first recall

MR operation (press

“??‘!j*

momentarily), then hold

“?‘fj”

for

second. To scan a VFO (press

“YJ*

mo-

mentarily to select VFO &! or @), then press and hold

??‘!?

for

second

(5f:

appears at the right).

Scanning pauses when a signal opens the squelch,

and the decimal point in the frequency display at the

left blinks. For VFO scanning, a double beep sounds

each time the scanner reaches a band edge, unless

you have disabled the beeper

(?1-+‘??5).

Scanning

resumes according to how you set the

s&n

resume

mode, described next.

Stop the scanner manually by pressing “yij”(on

memories), “cDr (on a VFO) or the PTT to stay on the

current frequency, Note

You can change scan

di-

rection

(up/down) by rotating the knob (left/right)

while memory or VFO scanning is active.

Scan Resume Modes

f7E

srf

Scanning resumes after pausing on a signal: either

after 5 seconds, or after the signal stops transmitting

(carrier drops):

Press the knob

second, then turn it to nE srf

. Press it again momentarily to display the

current setting

Turn it to choose the desired setting, and press the

PTT to return to the operating display. Your scan

resume setting applies universally: that is, the one

setting applies to all scanning modes.

Memory Skip Scanning

SK/P

When you have some very busy channels stored in

memories, you may wish to skip them when scan-

ning, but still have them available for manual selec-

tion. You can mark a memory to be skipped by

pressing

?>--)‘!!5*

while receiving on the memory.

SK/P

appears at the lower left.

To cancel scan-skip and allow the memory to be

scanned, just repeat the step used to disable it:

select the memory manually, and press

~~-->“~‘5*

Scan Lamp

5wt-r;l-

If you would like the LCD to illuminate when scanning

pauses on activity, the scan lamp can be enabled:

Press the knob

‘/2

second, then turn it to

tJL

. Press it again momentarily to display the

default setting

(OFF).

Turn it to enable the scan lamp (on), and press the

PTT

to return to the operating display.

PTS

(Preset

Tuning

and Scanning)

You can set the transceiver to tune or scan on/y

within a preset band. Ten special memories (which

form five preset pairs when programmed) are avail-

able for PTS operation. Each pair

(LIWI

L2&U2,

L38U3, L4&U4, and

L5&U5)

define a preset. tuning

and scanning range, with an upper and lower limit

stored in a “L” and “U” memory.

Although PTS memories are recalled, viewed and

programmed the same as regular memories, they

are ignored during regular memory scanning.

Let’s try an example:

Program

I and

to limit operation (tuning and

scanning) to 444.00

446.00 MHz:

From either VFO, copy 444.00 into

I, and 446.00

into

I as you would for regular memories.

c]l Press

“@r”5*

to switch to MR mode (if needed), and

recall either memory of the preset pair (it makes no

difference if you select

I).

Press

“r5*

again to activate memory tuning (MT

blinks). Turning the knob now tunes the memory

up/down the same as before, however, operation is

now restricted to 444.00-446.00 MHz.

To scan, hold

“?!?

for

second. Just as with

regular VFO scanning, a double beep sounds each

time the scanner reaches a preset band edge,

unless the beeper is disabled (page 50).

Channel Resolution for PTS Limits

Although you can tune and scan in the default chan-

nel

step size during PTS operation, you can only

store even or

700-kHz

resolution frequency limits

into PTS memories.

For example, while 146.00 or 146.100 are accept-

able preset limits, 146.035 or 146.150 are invalid

(they would be rounded down to the nearest 1 00-kHz

channel).

If ARS or manual repeater shift is activated, the

offset is applied automatically when you transmit

(even if the resulting transmit frequency is outside

the programmed limits).

To exit PTS, press

“r’s”

to return to MR operation,

then

“fl*

to return to a VFO.

I@’

Note

you cannot activate PTS tuning or scan-

ning if either PTS memory is marked for skip-scan-

ning, or hidden.

Advanced Operation

Dual Watch

Dual watch receives on the main channel while

checking for stations on the sub channel. If activity is

detected, operation shifts there while the signal is

present. There are four dual watch choices, as out-

lined below in the table:

Mode

Dual Watch Operation

Main Channel Sub Channel

for operation.

“watche$‘.

VFODorD

any stored memory

b??!Y)

HOME channel

any

stored

memory

VFO

a-+

VFO

LZI

VFO

B-k

VW@

~-3’

Before using dual watch, ensure that the sub

channel display is enabled (set f;l;

O’i

o::),

and the squelch is closed (use

sw”L

-u”

I-

V/M Dual Watch

To set up

V/M

dual watch:

cfl

Press “ys* and select any stored memory for dual

watch to check.

Press

“ry

as necessary to select either VFO A or

B for the main channel.

From the VFO, press

&?+“?Y

to activate dual

watch.

M/M Dual Watch

To set up M/M dual watch:

Store a frequency that you want dual watch to

check

in memory

I- .

Press

“.ff’y

and select another stored memory

(other than L/f

I-) for main channel operation.

With the memory displayed, press ~?Y-%~~ to

activate Dual Watch.

H/M

Dual Watch

To set up H/M dual watch:

elf Select any stored memory for main channel opera-

tion.

Press

e_w>-+m

to recall the HOME memory

(G@%@

appears at the display top).

With the HOME memory displayed, press

&8’--,“?y

to activate dual watch.

V/V Dual Watch

Press

“?“>”

as needed to select VFO A and B for the

main and sub channel, as desired.

Press

and ho/d

“?y

for

second.

For all dual watch modes, owappears at the bottom

left of the display. During V/M

M/M,

and

I-//M

dual

watch, the sub channel memory is checked every

five seconds for activity (you will see the main and

sub channels briefly switch as this occurs). For

dual watch, the sub channel is sampled much faster

(every 200 ms), and this checking is “transparent” to

the operator.

If a signal appears on the subchannel, two beeps

sound, the receiver jumps to the subchannel, then

Dwand the decimal on the display blinks. Dual watch

resumes according to how you set the scan-resume

mode (5 sets. or carrier drop).

Otherwise, you can operate on the main channel

VFO, or select other memories. If you wish to talk on

the subchannel, press

“ry

I??!?

to cancel dual

watch operation, then the

Pm.

Note that you can use any memory as a subchannel

for

V/M

Dual Watch, but only memory

L’

I(-

I for

M/M.

You can use Memory Tune during Dual Watch, if you

activate Memory Tune first, although it may be easier

to copy the memory into a VFO instead. You cannot,

however, switch

VFOs,

or between memory and VFO

operation (pressing the necessary buttons cancels

Dual Watch).

If you want to talk on the subchannel, you have to

recall it, or press

‘ys*

to quit Dual Watch operation.

Naming Memories

NFWE

You can assign a name of up to 4 characters to

memories, and have it displayed with name or fre-

quency.

There are 48 different characters for nam-

ing, including a space and 11 special symbols.

Before naming a memory, first store its frequency

and other settings as described previously, then:

;

Press

“ry

and select the memory you wish to

name. Hold the knob for

second, then turn it to

display r:n!lE -03-,

Press the knob momentarily, then turn it so that

CI~I

appears at the right. If this memory has been

named previously, that name now appears at the

left. Otherwise, the left side is blank.

Press the knob again momentarily;

appears to

the right, with an blinking underline cursor appear-

ing at the left-most digit location. Turn the knob to

select a character.

----

‘I’

\-.---.-

.___

----J

With the desired character displayed, press the

knob momentarily. The cursor moves one digit to

the right. Turn the knob to select the next character.

L-.

-.--.._

”

___

-2

Repeat the above step until all characters (up to

four) are entered. To change any characters, press

the knob momentarily to step the cursor through

the characters to get to the one to change. Entered

characters disappear when the cursor is on them,

but reappear when the cursor moves.

._.--.

---

-7

Hold the knob down

‘/2

second to store the name in

memory, then press the PTT to return to the oper-

ating display; the name appears to the left, with the

memory channel number at the right.

Note that blank spaces can also be entered instead

of characters, and names do not have to begin at the

first (left-most) character location. To cancel the dis-

play of memory names, set

43-

OFF.

You can always turn the names back on as they are

preserved with the memories.

Memory Masking

You can mask stored memories from selection and

display. Stored data remains and can be restored,

until you overwrite it or reset the CPU. You can also

restore unused memories, in which case you will find

they are set to the bottom edge of the band. You can

use this feature to easily check which memories you

have not yet stored. You cannot hide

[

I (this

memory must always be accessible).

To hide a memory:

Recall the memory you wish to hide, then press

and hold

‘/2-second(until

blinks).

Press

“FJ$*;

the display changes to

I, and the

previously memory can no longer be recalled

manually, or included for scanning.

To restore a memory:

cfl

Recall any memory, then press and hold

for

M-second (until

blinks). Use the knob to select

the memory to be restored, then press

“r

finish.

Be careful not to overwrite hidden memories acci-

dentally; you cannot recover their previous contents.

Memory-Only Mode

This allows operation only on stored memories,

which are displayed by name (if any) at the left, and

the memory channel number to the right. No fre-

quency is displayed, and only hyphens appear if you

haven’t assigned a name to a memory.

Repeater shift and tone setting indicators are dis-

played, although they cannot be changed. In fact, the

alternate functions of most keys are disabled, as well

as the functions accessed by holding the knob down.

Only these functions are available, as indicated:

Hi/Low TX Power: “rcl

Channel Selection: knob or keypad

.Memory

Scanning:

“y!*

Reverse Repeater Split:

&?“?I

Dual Watch: ?‘I-->

“tiit”lj”

Digital Voice (with optional FTT-12)

After programming memories, you can toggle mem-

ory-only operation on and off by turning the radio off,

then holding the

PTI’

and LAMP buttons (top and

bottom buttons on the left side) while holding the

PWR button for

second to turn it on again.

Locking

the Controls

II-

The keypad buttons, knob and

PTT

can each be

“locked” (disabled), to prevent inadvertent transmis-

sions or adjustments. By default, only the keypad

locks. To activate or deactivate the lock, press

?!J->T~.

To change the locking scheme to lock the

knob or

PTT:

Hold the knob for

second, then turn it to display

. Press the knob momentarily, and turn

it to select the items to lock :

keypad,

DlAL

(knob),

Pl’T

button,

or their combinations:

CD&@,

@&9,

@&&,

or oO&@&@

Press the PTT to return to the operating display..

Transmit Time-Out Timer

To limit accidental transmissions, such as if the radio

slips between the car seat with the PTT squeezed,

the time-out timer shuts off the transmitter after con-

tinuous transmission of 2.5 minutes. To change the

time-out duration:

Press the knob down for

second, then turn it to

display

TOT

-L?I?-.

f”‘J

Press the knob momentarily, then turn it to select I,

1?.5,

ftl

minutes (or

DFr,

to disable the timer).

Press the PTT to save and exit.

Tone

Squelch

Modes

These systems allow silently monitoring until a call

directed to you is received, and offer privacy on an

otherwise busy channel.

---

CTCSS Tone Squelch

L----.

~._-

--..-

,..-.-..-_-.._

.--.-.--..----_I-

Note

CTCSS

decode

(tone squelch) operation re-

quires the optional FTT-12 keypad, and

cannot

be selected until the unit is installed.

CTCSS am

on lnuous Tone Coded Squelch System)

t’

This imposes a continuous, subaudible tone on your

transmitted audio. When decoded at the other sta-

tion, this allows their squelch to open and receive

your

transmission. Some “closed” repeaters use this

to limit access, or to prevent signals intended for

other repeaters (with the same input frequency) in

fringe areas from locking up the repeater. There are

39 selectable CTCSS tones.

DCS

(Digital Coded Squelch)

DCS operation modulates a subaudible tone accord-

ing to a digital protocol (continuous 32-bit synchro-

nous code). DCS is widely used in the commercial

land-mobile industry for its high performance and

104 codes (offers greater privacy than CTCSS).

To use either CTCSS or DCS, both stations must be

on the same frequency, and have selected the same

CTCSS tone or DCS code.

To activate CTCSS or DCS operation, press

(encode) appears when the CTCSS tone gener-

ator is activated for transmission only.

E@EI

(encode

decode) appears when the CTCSS

tone squelch is activated for both tx & rx (only signals

“encoded” with the matching tone open the squelch).

appears when the digital code squelch system

(tx

rx) is active.

To select a CTCSS tone:

Press

e5,

as needed, to select

iil&I

opera-

tion. Press

&-%e3,

to display the default tone at

the right side of the display.

--_--

-.“_^

.___

Next, turn the knob to select the desired tone (see

the

table on the next page), then press

to exit.

To select a DCS code:

Press

c’i,

as needed, to select

&!BY

operation.

Press

&--+e+j,

to display the default code at the

right

side of the display.

Next, turn the knob to select the desired code (see

the table on the next page), then press

to exit.

CTCSS/DCS

settings are stored in each memory

along with other data. To change a programmed

tone/code or state, recall the memory, change the

value, and save the memory again.

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205

246

271

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412

454

516

624

712

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251

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346

413

455

523

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226

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CTCSS or DCS Bell Paging

BELL

18-

Bell Paging adds an alert ringer to CTCSS and DCS

tone squelch operation, for added convenience. The

CTCSS/DCS Bell mode displays

at the bottom of

the frequency display when enabled. When you re-

ceive a call with a matching CTCSS tone or DCS

code, the ringer sounds to alert you to the call.

To activate CTCSS or DCS Bell operation (with either

CTCSS tone squelch

(Q@!?I),

or DCS

(m)

opera-

tion already enabled):

Hold the knob for

second, then turn it to display

I(EC

18-

. Press the knob, then turn it to activate

the bell and select

1,3,5,

or 8 rings, r

(rings until

the PTI’ is pressed), or

of:

Press the PTT to save and exit.

Note that other stations do not need to have the

CTCSS or DCS Bell function to call you: they can just

use standard

CTCSS/DCS

encoding. You can store

the Bell ringer activated in a memory, along with

different CTCSS tones, DCS codes, and encode/de-

code states.

Operating Tip

When you reply to a CTCSS or DCS Bell call, you

may want to turn off the Bell function (but leave

OEM or

f@H

on), or else the transceiver will ring

every time your squelch opens.

Tone/Code Scanning (CTCSWDCSj

When using CTCSS tone squelch (FTT-12 required)

or DCS, you can have the radio scan through the

tones or codes to determine which one is present on

a received signal. Before tone scanning, either tone

squelch or DCS must be activated (press

necessary until either

clE47

f&&H

is displayed).

Press

t”~-->~~

to display the CTCSS tone fre-

quency or DCS tone

code

at the right.

Press and hold

for

second to start scanning

for a matching tone or code.

Scanning slows when a signal is present, and

pauses and blinks when the matching tone/code is

found. To accept the displayed tone frequency or

code for operation and return to the operating dis-

play, press

e’i

twice, momentarily.

_--.

._._

Busy Channel Lock-Out

To prevent transmitting on top of other stations, you

can prevent the transmitter from operating whenever

a signal is present. To turn on BCLO:

Hold the knob down for

‘(2

second, then turn it to

display

BL’

u”

1?3

Press the knob momentarily, then turn it to select

on.

Press the PT I’ to exit.

Note

BCLO may cause problems with repeaters

that require response before the carrier drops.

. .

DTMF Code Squelch/Paging Modes

DTMF (Dual-Tone, Multi-Frequency) encoding and

decoding allow paging and selective calling using

3-digit codes transmitted as DTMF sequences. Your

receiver remains silent until it receives three DTMF

digits that match/ those stored in a dedicated code

memory. The squelch then opens so the caller is

heard, and, in the paging modes, an alert ringer

sounds. Note

requires optional

FTT-112

keypad.

Introduction to DTMF Code Squelch

With code squelch, both stations use the same

digit DTMF code, sent automatically each time you

transmit. The 999 code combinations give an added

degree of privacy over CTCSS, and works hand-in-

hand with the DTMF paging schemes, covered later.

After you and the other station have agreed upon a

3-digit

DTMF code, you need to store this in a private

code memory:

Press

&“!>--->*?5

so the display appears as below,

turn the knob (if needed) to select code memory

--.---a

.-.-“-. _._..

tf*l

Use the keypad to enter a three-digit code, and

press the

PTI’

to save the code and exit.

Now, with your 3-digit squelch code stored, you can

activate DTMF Code Squelch operation:

Press

CL”,-+‘??,

then ‘I!? again until

cam

appears

at the display bottom.

When a call opens your squelch

(

CODE

blinks), you

can begin your QSO as normal. DTMF code squelch

“hangs” open for about three seconds after the re-

ceived carrier drops, to give you time to respond,

then “resets”

(COD!?

stops blinking).

Each time you transmit, you will hear three DTMF

tones

remember to pause a moment before speak-

ing (as the code is sent). You won’t hear their DTMF

tones the first time you receive a call, as your squelch

does not open until after they are decoded. After-

wards, however, you will hear them while your

squelch remains open.

Introduction to DTMF Paging

DTMF paging allows selectively calling other friends

or groups by transmitting 3-digit ID codes that are

known beforehand. It extends the previously covered

DTMF code squelch mode a step further by providing

a means of identifying stations that called you while

you were absent

their (paging) ID codes can be

displayed and recalled.

There are two types of DTMF paging calls:

Private Call

Here you only receive paging calls that

are prefixed with your private

3-digit

code; your

squelch opens, the alert ringer sounds, and the

digit code of the station calling is stored in code

memory C, which automatically displays the identity

of the calling station.

Group Call

You can receive paging calls for up to

six other groups (paging codes match one of those

in code memories 1

6). The calling station’s ID is

still entered in code memory C; however, you must

manually recall it to see who called.

DTMF Paging uses a specially-formatted string of 7

DTMF digits, as shown below.

,.I.~

.._.

”

_,,

~~~

Format of DTMF Paging Sequence

@ent

from

left

to right)

1st.

13x!

I..

3rd

ID of

called sjgtibn __

.___

~_..I

_-f

4th

5th

6th

E!s

ca/&g

gtgtion

_“.

There are eight DTMF code memories (labeled 1

6, P, and C ), which each store a 3-digit code:

stores your private 3-digit paging code.

6 store the codes of other friends or groups you

expect to communicate with.

c is read-only, and stores the ID decoded from a

received DTMF paging string. This can be recalled to

see the code of the station who called you.

When you want to page someone, you must first

select the code memory (1

6) holding their 3-digit

code. Then, when you transmit, their code is auto-

matically formatted along with yours, and is sent as

the DTMF paging string. Actually, this sequence can

be sent manually if needed using any transceiver

equipped with a DTMF keypad.

Programming DTMF Paging Code Memories

Before using DTMF Paging, you will need to store

your ID code in Code Memory P to receive private

calls (you may have already done this, as this slot is

also used for DTMF code squelch operation

see

page 35). Afterwards, you can store up to six other

codes of your friends’ for group calls.

Follow this procedure to store code memories:

Press

?y”---@?‘j

to recall the code memory list. Turn

the knob to select code memory

then use the

keypad to enter a three-digit code.

-----

.-.----__

_.__...._.._-.-

--’

If you know other paging codes of other friends or

groups, you can enter them now

turn the knob to

select code memories 1

6 and repeat the code

digit entry process.

Press the PTT to save the code entries and exit.

Select Code Memories for Operation

In the previous step, you entered your private paging

ID in code memory P, along with other group codes

in memories l-6. By default, code memories l-6 and

P are automatically enabled for operation as soon as

they are stored with a code, and Code memory P

cannot be turned off. Likewise, code memory C is

read-only. Code memories 1-6, however, can be en-

abled/disabled individually, should you not want to be

bothered receiving calls for particular groups:

Press

fi--+*e,

and rotate the knob to select a

code memory that you want to temporarily disable.

Now, press e”~ as necessary to enable/disable the

selected code memory (the under bar disappears

for disabled code memories).

Turn the kn

ob to select other code memories, and

repeat the process as needed to enable/disable

others (except C and P) as needed.

DTMF

Paghg

Operation

Receiving DTMF Paging Calls PAGE

The only difference between receiving private and

group paging calls is how the transceiver responds

when the call is decoded. To

set

up to receive DTMF

paging calls, you must first turn on this feature:

Press

~I-->‘~~

so that

PAGE

appears. If the ringer

is enabled (see note below),

V also appears.

Next, press

?5-+*??

and turn the knob to select

the code memory holding the paging code you

want to monitor. To receive private calls, this must

be code memory

, for group calls, select

Press the PTT to save and exit.

You are now ready to receive DTMF paging calls. If

a private page call is decoded, the alert ringer

sounds, the squelch opens, and code memory

appears at the right.

For group calls (code memories I

6),

the ringer

sounds and squelch opens as before, but the group

code appears instead of the calling station’s code.

You can still find out who called your group or friend,

remember that code memory C (read-only) always

holds the ID of the station sending the page call. This

time, you must recall it manually (it only appears

automatically for private calls).

Sending DTMF Paging Calls

To respond to a private page call, pressing the

PTI

sends the other station’s ID code, a DTMF “star”

(%)

then your private ID code (code memory

f’

) automat-

ically, and resets to receive another call. In this case,

Code memory

is displayed and formatted so you

can respond directly.

For group calls, however, pressing the

PTl’

sends a

group call using the group ID of the selected (and

displayed) code memory (i.e., you wouldn’t answer

the calling station, but page the called group). Re-

sponse is designed this way since the original call

was directed to another group, rather than to you.

_-_

,.,..-__.

-__.

..,~~=~_;-

___

Note about

Ringer Settings

There are two separate ringers that sound in the

FT-SOR;

one for the

CTCSWDCS

bell feature, and

another used for DTMF paging modes.

The

CTCSWDCS

bell is configured using

BEL

(covered on page

34),

while the DTMF paging

ringer is a function within

PRG

-2

(pages 39-40).

Remember that these are configured separately to

eliminate any confusion during feature descriptions.

To send a page call:

Press

&“,-->E

and turn the knob to select (dis-

play) the code memory of the station you want to

page. Press the PTT to exit.

you haven’t done so already, press

?‘“~--%‘ef”E

enable the DTMF paging mode

(

PAGE

Make sure the channel is clear, and press the PTT

(follow with your callsign, of course).

To talk after receiving and responding to their call,

just switch from paging to code squelch mode:

Press

e’~-)‘rs,

then

‘?j

as necessary so that

CODE

appears, then press the PTT to exit. When

you finish your QSO, reactivate DTMF Code Pag-

ing in the same way

(PAGEdisplayed).

Trigger Paging

T.PAGE

With regular DTMF paging just described, to have a

OS0

after responding to a page call, either you or the

other station (but not both) must select code memory

L’

, to use a common DTMF code when switching to

DTMF code squelch operation.

Trigger paging overcomes this inconvenience of

manually switching to/from code squelch operation,

however,

can only be .ur~d.beiw-een-transceivers

SQlX&@?~d~.Wfih..th~.S

feat

@..

To activate trigger paging:

Press

?~--)‘?j,

then

‘efo;

as necessary so that

ITPAGE

is displayed, then press the PTT to exit.

When a call is received,

T.PAGE

blinks, and the alert

ringer sounds. If the other station

@also

using trigger

paging, you can respond by just pressing the PTT

and talking within 3 seconds after the DTMF code

sequence is sent. The pager resets to receive a new

call if either station fails to respond to the other within

3 seconds.

Auto-Respond Paging PRlSE-?I-

This feature responds automatically (without opera-

tor intervention) to received calls by “paging back”

the calling station. This has the same effect as if you

manually pressed the PTT after receiving a call in

either regular or trigger paging modes.

There are two auto-respond modes:

Answer-Back

this acknowledges a page call by

“paging back” the calling station (just as if you manu-

ally selected their 3-digit code and pressed the PTT).

Page

Fonn/arding

this “repeats” a page call in its

original sequence (rather than reversing the ID code

pair as in answer-back format), [ela_vngjhe

cad

extend your paging range.

You can leave your radio with this mode enabled in

your vehicle, office or other vantage point when you

are temporarily away, but will be using another trans-

ceiver and don’t want to miss any paging calls.

To enable auto-respond paging:

Recall

Pf?ti

?I-

, press the knob momentarily,

then turn it to select

RzJ!:

Press the knob momentarily again to display the

current answer-back mode:

r , or

Turn the knob to select the desired mode, then

press the PTT to save the change and exit.

Now, with either auto-respond mode enabled, the

transceiver reacts to a valid page call by answering

or forwarding the DTMF page sequence, according

to selected mode.

Paging Transmit Delay

fly

When calling other stations using DTMF paging or

DTMF code squelch (particularly through repeaters),

you may find that some stations are unable to receive

your calls. This can be caused by their squelch not

opening fast enough (after receiving your transmitted

carrier) to allow all of the DTMF digits to be received

and decoded.

To correct this problem, you can set a longer delay

between the time your transmitter is keyed and the

first DTMF digit is sent:

Recall

PnG

, press the knob momentarily,

then turn it to select

RY.

Press the knob momentarily again to display the

current time delay

(ms):

750,

YS0,

TSD,

KfDct.

This is the delay between the moment your press

the PTT and transmission of the first DTMF code

digit. Set it to

IS0

ms or

IDOEf

ms if operating

through a repeater that cuts off the first digit.

Turn the knob to select the desired delay, then

press the PTT to save the change and exit.

Playback Speed

‘;

This selects the tone duration (50 or 100 ms) for each

DTMF paging digit, to select fast or slow playback

speed during paging operation. The 50 ms tone du-

ration are preferable, but the slower tones may work

better under weak signal conditions.

CT)

Recall PflG

E-

i)l

, press the knob momentarily to

display

u”

(DTMF code sending speed).

Press the knob momentarily again to display the

current speed setting, and turn it to change the

setting: SO or

KKI

ms per tone. Press the knob

again (or press the PTT to exit).

Paging Bell

’

I..

Rotate the knob one click to display

EEL

(or

press PTT to quit), then press the knob momentar-

ily again to display the current bell setting: I,

3, S

rings,

(rings until the PTT is pressed), or

OFF.

Set it to DFf: only if you do not want the ringer to

sound (these settings do not affect the CTCSS or

DCS ringer). Press the PTT to exit.

ARTS Auto Range Transpond System

This system uses DCS signaling to inform you when

you and another ARTS-equipped station are within

communications range. Both stations must first se-

lect DCS operation using the same DCS code. The

ringer can be activated or not, as desired

Whenever you push the

PTT,

or every 15 seconds

after ARTS is activated, your radio transmits a

(subaudible) DCS signal for about 1 second. If the

other radio is in range, a beeps sound and their

display shows

n!i’r:G

(in range), or yours does if their

radio polls yours first.

Whether you talk or not, both radios continue polling

each other. If your CW

IDer

(covered on the next

page) is turned on, your radio

IDS

in Morse code

every nine minutes. As long as your stations remain

within range, two beeps sound each time a poll is

received (or each time they presses their PTT).

If you move out of range for more than one minute

(four pollings), your radio senses that no signal has

been received, three beeps sound, and

RRfJG

b/inks. If you then move back into range, as soon as

they transmit (or their radio polls) your radio sounds,

and

PRNfi

stops blinking

During ARTS operation, your operating frequency is

displayed, but you cannot change it or other settings.

Also, the squelch does not open until a signal is

received for about one second, so remember to

pause before speaking after pressing the

PTT.

To use ARTS:

First ensure the battery saver feature is disabled.

Activate DCS (press

repeatedly until f@H

appears). Display the DCS tone code (press

p-“~+eJ),

and set it to match the other station.

Press

&5;

(receive-only),

(transmit-only),

(transceive)

or just your operating frequency

appears at the left, indicating the current ARTS

mode (described on the next page). Press

ey:,

again if you want to change it (the operating de-

scriptions assume both radios are set to

Press

alone when done. The display returns

to normal, except that now 6?!H is blinking (indicat-

ing ARTS is enabled, as opposed to regular DCS

operation).

Finally, to activate ARTS, press

?I,

and then hold

the knob down for

second. Two beeps sound,

and your ARTS mode selection appears at the left,

with your operating frequency at the right, and with

@B#

blinking.

To cancel ARTS operation, press &!I, and then

press down on the knob and hold it for

second.

Next, press

~~~--+

c$,

then

again, as neces-

sary, to display the frequency at the left again, then

press I&!“, to finish.

ARTS Modes

ff7

In the previous ARTS description, both transceivers

were set to the

(transceive)

mode. There are

two other ARTS modes available, as outlined below:

RI:

Use

this mode if you only want your radio to

listen, and not poll the other station (in which case

their radio should be set to the

mode). Here, your

radio will beep and display

f?!J

(steady or blink-

ing) to indicate the state of connection.

This puts your radio into a transmit-only “bea-

con” mode where you won’t hear the polling beeps

(but you can still hear when the other station talks).

When activated, you have no display of whether the

other station is in range, or not

(RflrJG

does not

appear). You should have your CW

IDer

enabled

when this mode is activated (explained at the right).

Your ARTS mode selection is retained by the VFOs

and can be stored in memories. If you want to use

normal DCS operation, you have to cancel ARTS by

by selecting the operating frequency when the DCS

tone number is displayed (by pressing P”J-+&?~).

CW ID (Morse

Identifier)

mn-i5i-

The CW IDer sends your CW ID about once every 16

pollings during ARTS polling and DTMF answer-back

paging (covered later).

To store your

callsign

and activate the

IDer:

Hold the knob down for

second, then turn it to

display

. Now press the knob momen-

tarily, then turn it if necessary, to display

at the

right.

Press the knob again momentarily. The digit loca-

tion counterappears at the right, with a segment for

the ID entry position at the far left (all flashing).

---

_._

\I/

‘l’

fk&ntry

entry

court9

_.--

-----

Turn the knob to change the character at the left to

be the first letter of your callsign. Press the knob

momentarily. The digit location number

now ap-

pears at the left. Again turn the knob to select the

second character of your callsign.

cf7

Repeat the above step to finish entering your

call-

sign (up to 16 characters), then hold the knob down

for

‘/2

second to accept your entry, and finally press

the PTT to quit.

ARTS Polling Speed

You can increase the ARTS polling rate, to have the

radio check propagation state more frequently, such

as when one or both stations are mobile.

Hold the knob for

second, then turn it to display

Rfi

. Press the knob momentarily, and turn

it to select

3 (polling speed).

Press the knob again momentarily, and turn it to

change the setting: 15 or 25 second polling inter-

vals. Press the PTT to save and exit.

ARTS Polling Beeper

flF7fWS

BEEP

You can disable the two beeps that sound each time

the radio validates a polling (in-range), and three

beeps that sound when the units are out-of-range:

Hold the knob for

second, then turn it to display

Pfl

E-

isS

. Press the knob momentarily, and turn

it to display BEEP.

Press the knob again, and turn it to select

f?L

(all

beeps enabled),

RN9 (disable in-range,

double-

beeps only), or

&f:

(all beeps disabled). Press the

PTT to save and exit.

DPMF

Autodial

Feature

Eight

autodial

memories each store DTMF tone se-

quences of up to 16 digits for remote DTMF control,

or telephone numbers for autopatch calls. A ninth

memory is read-only and stores DTMF sequences

(up to 32 digits) decoded off-the-air.

To store a DTMF autodialer memory:

First activate the

autodial

mode by pressing

?j--~~fl

so that

zfil

appears in the display.

Hold

for

‘second (two beeps), and within 5

seconds, press a numbered key (l-8) correspon-

ding to the

autodial

memory number you want to

store (see below).

Hold

again for

second, then (within 5 sec-

onds) key in the phone number you want to store.

As you do so, the digit counter increments as the

entered digit is displayed to the right of it.

If you make a mistake, hold the knob for %-second to

clear all entries for that memory and re-enter all the

digits,

After entering the final digit, press the

PTT

momen-

tarily to revert to the edit display. You can turn the

knob to review your stored number, or press the

key corresponding to that memory to replay it.

If you want to select another DTMF memory to

store, press a numbered key, as before, corre-

sponding to the desired memory number. Other-

wise, pressing the PTT again exits to the frequency

display.

Repeat the last two steps, and enter the

autodial

digits, as desired.

Press the

PTI’

twice to return to the frequency

display.

Note

The non-numeric DTMF tones map to the

FTT-12 keypad as follows:

DTMF

Tone

Display fi

K~YK

!&CK

Autodialer Playback

You can manually check the contents of DTMF

auto-

dial memories while

EZi

is displayed. Also use this to

play back stored memories into a telephone.

cfl

Hold

err,

for %-second, then press any numbered

key to display and play that DTMF memory. Turn

the knob to review each stored digit.

To play back DTMF

autodial

memories on the air,

first ensure the DTMF memory mode is on

(6%

displayed).

Close the PTT and press the number of the

auto-

dial memory to transmit. Once the DTMF sequence

has begun, you can release the PTT.

DTMF Decoder

You can use a reserved, read-only, autodialer mem-

ory

-S)

to display and store DTMF sequences

decoded off-the-air as they are received:

With

displayed on the operating channel you

expect to receive DTMF transmissions, hold

?‘I

for

%-second, then press

SF5

to select

autodial

mem-

ory9(1-S).

Now, and DTMF tones received are decoded, then

stored into C-9. The digits scroll from right to left as

the are decoded, and up to 32 digits can be stored.

Any additional digits overwrite previous ones, on a

first-in, first-out basis.

To clear the stored digits in

-9, push and hold in

e-3

for

second, then push and hold in the knob

for ?&second.

Digital

Voice

Recorder (requires

FTT-12)

The FTT-12 includes a digital voice recorder that

stores one or two messages up to 20 seconds long.

You can record messages by the microphone for,

playback manually or automatically over the air, and

you can manually or automatically record received

signals.

By default, one message can be recorded, and is

displayed as

RET

and

during recording and

playback, respectively. Before recording, you may

wish to partition the 20-second voice memory into

two segments, displayed as REc

I and

i? . The second segment can be up to 10 sec-

onds long, with the first segment using the remainder

(see illustration).

voice memory partition

f;‘?M

-?I?-

Both segments can be used for manual recording

and playback, but only the first segment can be used

for automatic receive recording, and only the second

segment can be used for automatic voice transmis-

sion.

To partition the voice memory recording time:

Hold the knob down for

second, then release

and turn it to display

Press the knob momentarily and turn it to set the

number of seconds to record for

FEE

7 (up to ten

seconds). The remaining time (20 minus the se-

lected time) is allocated to

Press the PTT to return to the operating display.

Note:

If you record without first partitioning the voice

memory, and later partition it, the secondpart of your

previous message will be in the first partition (played

back as PLY

I),

and

YE’

will play back the entire

original message, but with the partitions reversed! To

clear this condition, record the second partition

(PEE?) again.

Microphone Recording

To record your voice through the microphone:

Hold

dcy

for

second until

PEE

FEL’

I appears,

if you have partitioned the voice memory, turn the

knob if you want to record PEE 7.

Press the PTT and speak your message into the

microphone (no transmission occurs).

During recording,

!:I

[

appears at the left, and the

number of seconds remaining in the segment counts

down at the right. You can release the PTT to stop.

Speaker Playback

To play back a message recorded as

REL’

RE[

I, hold

for

second. The left side of the

display shows PL

!I’

or PL

To play back a message recorded as

L’

II,

press

eW,

and then hold

for

second. The left side

of the display shows PL

32.

Receiver Recording

To record a signal from the receiver:

Hold

for M second until

L’

appears.

If you have partitioned the voice memory, turn the

knob if you want to record in

L’

Hold the Monitorfl’Call button (on the left side, just

below the PT

T’)

to record:

L’

11’

appears at the left,

and the remaining seconds of memory counts

down at the right. You can release

the_

button to

stop, or wait until the counter runs down. Recording

level is not affected by the volume control.

Speaker playback is as described above.

Transmitter Playback

You can manually play back any recorded messages

over the air. You can hear them through the speaker

during transmission.

To transmit recordings made with

REc’

or F(E[ I,

hold the PT

1’

while pressing the knob down mo-

mentari1.y.

You can then release the PTT the mes-

sage transmits until it is done.

To transmit a recording made with

REc’2,

hold the

PTT while pressing and

~olcJing

the

knoh..dowo-fsr.%,

seccmd.

Then release the knob and

PTI:

the mes-

sage transmits until done.

Recording Protection RPRT-75

This protects any or all recordings from being acci-

dentally over-written:

CI Hold the knob for

second, and then release and

turn it to display RPP

Press the knob momentarily, then turn it to select

or)

(or oFf: to deactivate).

Press the knob again momentarily to accept your

setting, and press the

PTI’

to exit.

Now, attempting to overwrite any voice memory with

a new recording is blocked.

VMPS (Voice Mail Paging System)

The DTMF Paging and Automatic Recording ca-

pability of the FTT-12 keypad may be utilized to

allow the storage of “Voice Mail” in an FT-50R

which is so equipped. A message of up to 20

seconds in length may be stored in your radio for

later recall.

To use this system, two conditions must be met:

The calling station must know your private or

group DTMF paging ID code (see page 37).

II. Your transceiver must have DTMF paging or

Trigger paging activated (see page 38

40).

To set up for

VMPS

operation:

CT]1

First, ensure that your private paging ID code is

stored in DTMF Code memory

(~~-~z??j).

If you haven’t already done so, partition the

voice memory so as to set up the desired Voice

Mail time limit. Without this partitioning, the full

20 seconds of recording time will be available.

IMPORTANT !

ARTS, VMPS, and the auto-response modes for

DTMF

paging transmit

without operator presence.

Ensure this type of operation is legal in your coun-

try before using it, and adhere to any or all regula-

tions regarding timed station identification (CW ID).

Activate DTMF paging or Trigger paging

Hold the Knob for

l/2

second, then release it and

turn it to display

PRG

Press the knob momentarily, then turn it to select

R1”7

f;G

. Press the Knob again, turn it to select on,

then press the PTT switch to exit.

Press

and then hold

I$~S

for

l/2

second;

will appear on the left side of the display,

and the receiving frequency at the right.

When a station bearing the correct DTMF paging

code calls your

FT+OR,

the alert ringer of your

radio will sound, and the receiver squelch will

open. Automatic off-the-air recording will then

commence

(nPEC

storing until the recording

partition time limit has been reached, or until the

other station stops transmitting (whichever comes

first). You may now play back the stored message

(from register PLY

when you return to your

transceiver. The blinking DTMF code indicator on

the right-hand side of the display provides a visual

indication that a message has come in during your

absence.

Only one Voice Mail message may be stored at

any time, and newer messages will overwrite pre-

vious ones.

Addendum

Extending

Battety

Life

Operating time depends largely on

b&x

duty cycle,

and how you care for the battery pack. The FT-50R

offers several ways to conserve battery power, and

extend the life of each charge.

APO (Automatic Power-Off)

Obviously the best way to save battery life is to turn

the set off when not in use. You can activate APO to

turn the transceiver off after a half hour, one, three,

five, or eight hours of key inactivity. APO is disabled

by default, but you can activate it as follows:

Hold the knob for

second, and then release and

turn it to display

flf

. Press the knob mo-

mentarily, then turn it to select

fI.SII,

II+,

3/i,

94,

BIi

(APO deactivated).

Press the PTT to exit.

t@?

shortcut to setting the APO delay:

p”i--$??.

When the APO timer is active,

[fl

appears in the

display, and the timer resets every time you press a

key or move the knob. If you don’t press any keys for

the selected time-out period, and you are not scan-

ning or using Dual Watch,

t!l

begins blinking, and if

you have the key beeper activated (see the following

page), an alert melody plays about a minute before

the radio turns itself off. Press a key in that minute if

you want the radio to stay on.

Once it turns off, you must switch the radio back on

for use. If you need to monitor for a long period, or if

using an external DC supply, you can deactivate

APO by the same steps above.

Receive Battery Saver

SAVE

h?%’

II-

The receive battery saverreduces current drain dur-

ing squelched monitoring by putting the receiver to

“sleep” after the squelch closes, and then “waking it

up” periodically to check for activity. When enabled,

SAVE

blinks near the bottom right of the display.

You can select from five monitor/sleep durations,

from 200 ms to 2 sec. The battery saver is enabled

by default. To check or change the ratio or disable the

Battery Saver:

Hold the knob down for

second, then release it

and turn it to display

Rsf?l:

f”l-. Press the knob

momentarily, then turn it to select

IL?,

0.3,

D.S,

1.11,

Z.0

, or

OFF.

c[7

Press the PTT to exit.

l@?

shortcut to setting the Rx battery saver “sleep”

time:

?~--%‘?“5.

Transmit Battery Saver

Tr;fWis-

Always use the lowest transmitter power necessary

to maintain reliable communications (this may be the

law in your country). As described on page 18, there

are four T

power levels: high, low 1, low 2 and low

3. Activating TX Save can reduce transmitter current

drain even further, by reducing power output when a

full-scale signal is sensed on the receive frequency.

TX Save can be turned on as follows:

Hold the knob down for

second, then release it

and turn it to display

rni/

IS-.

Press the knob

momentarily, then turn it to select

(or

deactivate).

Press the PTT to exit.

I@%’

shortcut to set the T

battery saver

~Y--~~??.

Notice that the SAVE indicator is displayed during

transmission when the TX Save function is activated.

Regardless of whether you use the TX Save feature,

remember that the current drain of the

I setting is

much less than the

141

setting, so it is good to

develop the habit of always using the lowest setting

possible, switching to high power only when low

power fails to get through.

If you need better range, consider using a higher gain

antenna instead of high power (the effect on trans-

missions

the same, but receive performance im-

proves as well). Make sure any external antenna is

designed for 50 ohms impedance at the operating

frequency.

Beeper Disable BEEP-

13-

The keypad beeper draws several milliamperes, so

you may want to disable it if you need to conserve

power while using the controls a lot. Note, however,

that you will lose the audible feedback that indicates

key functions and errors.

To disable the beeper:

!-I

Hold the knob down for

second, then release it

and turn it to display

BEEP

13-.

Press the knob

momentarily, then turn it to select

or)

(or

ctFf:

disable).

Press the PTP to exit.

U%Y

shortcut to disable the beeper

?~-,@?5.

LED Disable LC;T-IS-

The LED draws about 15 milliamperes when the

squelch is open, and when transmitting. However,

you may not need it: the susvfunction of the LED is

duplicated by the 4 icon at the right side of the

display when the squelch is open, and the bargraph

always shows the TX power level when transmitting.

You can disable the LED to conserve power:

Hold the knob down for

second, then release it

and turn it to display

is-.

Press the knob

momentarily, then turn it to select

CIF~:

(or

or7

enable).

Press the PTT to exit.

Lamp

Illumination

Modes

uwf

-a?-

The (lower) LAMP button illuminates the display

when operating in the dark. By default, it lights for 5

seconds, but you can change it so that it lights (for 5

seconds) every time a key is pressed or the knob

turned, or so that the LAMP button turns the light on

until you press it again. To change the setting:

Hold the knob down for

second, then release it

and turn it to select

ntff)

7u”

Press the knob momentarily, and turn it to select

between

SEC

(the default),

(the keypad and

knob activate the lamp for 5 seconds) or

(the

LAMP button toggles the lamp on and off).

Press the knob again momentarily to accept your

setting, then release it and press the

PTI:

Battery Care

As the battery discharges, the voltage drop (espe-

cially when transmitting) increases. When battery

voltage drops to around 4.0 volts,

blinks at the

bottom right of the display, indicating the batteries

should be replaced or recharged. As battery voltage

drops further, the transceiver shuts off.

If using rechargeable batteries, switch the trans-

ceiver off and recharge or replace the battery as

soon as

C.:2l

appears. Try to avoid recharging Ni-Cd

batteries often with little use between charges, as

that can degrade the charge capacity and useful life

of the cells. Since it is hard to know exactly when the

charge will run out, you may want to carry an extra,

fully-charged pack with you to avoid having operation

interrupted.

To use the radio for packet, the receiver battery saver

should be disabled (see page

49),

since the “sleep”

periods used in power saving can cause packets to

be missed.

Construct a TNC interface cable as shown in the

drawing, and connect the

MICIEAR

jack to your TNC.

MIC

impedance is 2

klCZ,

and maximum input is 300

mVrms.

EAR impedance is 8 ohms, and maximum

output is 2 Vrms (w/9.6-V supply).

Note

the FT-50R is not recommend for use with

9600 bps data interconenctiortlpacket operation.

Packet Radio

Detail of packet cable construction.

-El

Station Interconnections for

Packet Operation

AFSK Packet

.-..

RS-232C

Serial

interface Cable

Patch Cable

Controller Unit

L.-

_~_..~

Personal Computer

with Terminal Software

Package installed.

FT-50R

Transceiver

Cloning

You can copy all memories and settings from one

radio to another of the same type, as follows:

Set the squelch threshold level

I- ) to below

“!!I”,

if necessary.

Connect the

MC/EAR

jacks of the two radios to-

gether using a cable with a

4-contact

plug at each

end. With both radios turned off, turn each one on

while holding both the knob down and the

PIT

pressed

D!J

appears on both radios).

Press the middle

(MonitoVTCall)

button on the left

side of the destination radio (

1:RI

appears).

Press the PTT on the source radio,

WJI)

blinks

and

tJR

blinks on the other radio as data is

transferred.

If successful,

Cf!J

reappears on both displays.

Otherwise,

ERR

appears, indicating an error oc-

curred (see box).

/-J

Restore the original squelch threshold level, as

desired.

Note

if your cloning attempt fails, recheck the clone

cable connections, and ensure that the receiver

squelch threshold level on the destination radio is set

to below level

“9".

After correcting the problem, if you want to try cloning

again, press the PTT to reset the source radio, or

turn the destination radio off and back on (while

holding the knob and button).

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CLONE DATA

_-_-----_-------------------

Detail of clone cable construction.

Customizations

MON Switch Function

L’

f?L

By default, pressing the middle switch on the left side

of USA version transceivers disables the receiver

squelch to monitor weak stations. In European trans-

ceiver versions, this transmits a 1750 Hz tone for

repeater access instead.

These functions assignments can be reversed, if

desired:

ct)

Hold the knob down for

second, release it and

turn to display

. Press the knob momen-

tarily

appears).

Press the knob momentarily, then turn the knob to

select either

!lOrJ

(for monitor) or

flL

(for tone

call).

Press it again momentarily, then press PTT to exit.

Now you can press the switch to access the assigned

function.

Key Function

m,w1-

RE1:

By default, pressing

&?I

reverses ‘repeater shift

(tx/rx frequencies), while pressing c!?$-@?

switches operation to and from the Home memory.

The default key function assignments can be re-

versed, if desired:

Hold the knob down for

second, release it and

turn to display

. Press the knob momen-

tarily.

Turn the knob if necessary, to select

/c/P

(for

HOME/reverse), then press it again momentarily.

Turn the knob to select /{D!!E or

REI:

, then press

PT‘C

to exit.

Now you can press

&I!‘$

?j--@??

to access the

assigned function(s).

Appendix

FTISOR

Menu Function Table

Menu #Function

page

E;w”L

Receiver squelch threshold I7

T::Pu”

TX power level I8

::nr:L:

If3

Alpha-numeric memory name 30

slf3

u”“l

Sub display option 20

nn5

Auto Repeater Shift

RPTR

Dli

Simplex or duplex

(+/-)

operation 24

ZHF:

II:

shift (offset)

I:u”tiP

El3

Duplex (split) VFO operation

RPTL

Repeater input tracking 24

STEP

lu”

Tuning step size 20

E;::

II Scan resume mode 27

I;CfiL

Scan lamp on/off 27

ZIEEP

Keypad beeper on/off 50

R5Rl;

Rx battery saver 49

:5nr:

TX power saver 50

nrcl

Auto Power Off 49

r_u”LTt:

I-l

Keypad/Dial/P-l-T

lock

BELL

Ringer (off, Ix, 3x, 5x, 8x, repeat) 34

I-T ,

CLll

,!I

BUSY/TX LED disable 50

LR::P

l?ll

LCD illumination mode

r:I:y

ITI

MON switch/e key assignment 54

Tfi?

?I!

TX Time-Out Timer 32

3L’LS

I?3

Busy Channel Lock-Out 35

I;F?

I?“1

CPU clock shift

do not change!!!

nn:z;

l?s

Auto Range Transpond System

c::Iu”

CW identification 42

PR5E

I?:

Pager settings

/??I#

Digital record time 45

RPRT

I?5

Record protect 46

Kl;w”L

3il

Wide-FM squelch threshold 22

n::u”3

Auto Rx mode select 22

RE2U”

Rx mode override 23

Press

knob

HOLD

knob

Key Entry Table

Function

Enter digits 0

9 for frequency

entry during rx, DTMF digits during

tx.

Selects MR and MT operation

luring rx, enters DTMF

during tx.

Selects VFO A/B during receive,

enters DTMF # during tx.

Toggle low/high tx power.

selects

cir,

CsIm or

operation.

Reverse tx/rx frequency channels

for a duplex pair (used to monitor

repeater input frequency).

Activate alternate key function

setting entry (5 seconds).

Toggle main operating band.

Function

Start digital voice recording.

Playback digital voice recording.

Start VFO scanning.

Recall memory for programming.

Recall menu list.

page

14,21

pElge

4546

14,15

‘B

Recall/select DTMF code

memories l-6. P

a, and

‘??s

Activate DTMF autodialer.

r”-,

Select Rx battery saver feature.

IA SAP0

Enable/disable APO

( auto power off) feature.

Select simplex or duplex

(+/-

offset) operation.

-?J

Select default channel steps size

Tag memory for scan skip.

CAUTION !

Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Yaesu Musen could

void the user’s authorization to operate this device.

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‘.

1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Yaesu

Musen could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.

2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

;

3. The scanning receiver in this equipment is incapable of tuning, or readily

being altered, by the User to operate within the frequency bands allocated

ito the Domestic public Cellular Telecommunications Service in Part 22.

‘.

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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions;

(1)

this device may not cause interference,

and

(2)

this device must accept any interference, including interference that

may Gause undesirable operation of the device.

;

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