Yaesu Musen 20251X50 HF Transceiver with Scanning Receiver User Manual Front Panel Control Switches

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. HF Transceiver with Scanning Receiver Front Panel Control Switches

Users Manual

FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 1General Description We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your purchase of the FT-2000 Transceiver! About This Manual . . . The FT-2000 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfamiliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efficiency from your FT-2000, we recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your new transceiver. Before using your FT-2000, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You Begin” section of this manual. Accessories & Options Supplied Accessories AC Power Cord 1 pc T9017882: USA T9013285: Europe T9013283A: Australia 4-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091004 5-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091006 8-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0090651 1/4-inch 3-contact Plug 2 pcs P0090008 3.5 mm 3-contact Plug 1 pcs P0091046 3.5 mm 2-contact Plug 2 pcs P0090034 RCA Plug 6 pcs P0091365 Operating Manual 1 pc Warranty Card 1 pc Available Options MD-200A8X Ultra-High-Fidelity Desk-Top Microphone MD-100A8X Desk-Top Microphone YH-77STA Lightweight Stereo Headphone SP-2000 External Speaker with Audio Filter VL-1000/VP-1000 Linear Amplifier/AC Power Supply DMU-2000 Data Management Unit
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 2MTU-160 RF µ-Tuning Unit A (160 m Band) MTU-80/40 RF µ-Tuning Unit B (80/40 m Bands) MTU-30/20 RF µ-Tuning Unit C (30/20 m Bands) FH-2 Remote Control Keypad YF-122C Collins CW Filter (500 Hz/2 kHz: –6 dB/–60 dB) YF-122CN Collins CW Filter (300 Hz/1 kHz: –6 dB/–60 dB) Before You Begin Connecting AC Power Before connecting the AC power, check the label on the rear panel which indicates the AC mains voltage for which your transceiver is currently set. If the voltage on this label does not much your AC mains voltage, a switch on the internal power supply in the transceiver must be moved. This requires only a screwdriver and is not difficult (see below), but you should make sure the power supply is set up correctly before connecting power. Always uses the 10 A fuse in the fuse holder on the rear panel whether operate on 100 - 120 VAC or 200 - 240 VAC. Do not use the improper fuse. If you have any doubts about the procedure, contact your dealer for assistance. After making certain the AC voltage for which the transceiver is set matches your mains voltage, connect the AC power cord to the 3-pin AC jack on the rear panel. Wait until all other transceiver interconnections have been made before connecting the other end of the power cord to the wall outlet. CAUTION Permanent damage will result if improper AC supply voltage is applied to the transceiver. Your warranty does not cover damage caused by application of improper supply voltage, or use of an improper fuse. AC Input Voltage Selection  Make certain that all cables are disconnected from the transceiver.  Remove the three screws from each side of the transceiver, and three screws from the top edge of the rear panel. Slide the top cover toward to the rear about 1/2 inch (1 cm), then remove the top cover.  Locate the power supply unit and the voltage selector switch.  Move the AC range switch to the “115” position for operation from 100 - 120 VAC, or to the “230” position for operation from 200 - 240 VAC.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 3 Replace the top cover and its nine screws.  Always uses the 10 A fuse in the fuse holder on the rear panel whether operate on 100 - 120 VAC or 200 - 240 VAC.  Change the voltage marking on the label on the rear panel to match the new voltage setting. Extending the Front Feet In order to elevate the front panel for easy viewing, the front left and right feet of the bottom case may be extended.  Pull the front legs outward from the bottom panel.  Rotate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in the extended position. Be sure the legs have locked securely in place, because the transceiver is quite heavy and an unlocked leg could result in damage, should the transceiver move suddenly. Retracting the Front Feet  Rotate the legs clockwise, and push them inward while rotating to the right.  The front feel should now be locked in the retracted position. Adjusting the Main Tuning Dial Torque The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial knob may be adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold down the rear skirt of the knob, and while holding it in place rotate the knob itself to the right to reduce the drag or to the left to increase the drag. Resetting the Microprocessor Resetting Memories (Only) Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the Memory channels previously stored, without affecting any configuration changes you may have made to the Menu settings. 1. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off. 2. Press and hold in the [A>M] button; while holding it in, press and hold in the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the [A>M] button. Menu Resetting Use this procedure to restore the Menu settings to their factory defaults, without affecting the memories you have programmed. 1. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 42. Press and hold in the [MENU] button; while holding it in, press and hold in the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the [MENU] button. Full Reset Use this procedure to restore all Menu and Memory settings to their original factory defaults. All Memories will be cleared out by this procedure. 1. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off. 2. Press and hold in the [FAST] and [LOCK] buttons; while holding them in, press and hold in the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the other two switches. Installation and Interconnections Antenna Considerations The FT-2000 is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired operating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, the transceiver’s Automatic Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value if the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1. Every effort should, therefore, be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system utilized with the FT-2000 be as close as possible to the specified 50-Ohm value. Any antenna to be used with the FT-2000 must, ultimately, be fed with 50 Ohm coaxial cable. Therefore, when using a “balanced” antenna such as a dipole, remember that a balun or other matching/balancing device must be used so as to ensure proper antenna performance. The same precautions apply to any additional (receive-only) antennas connected to the RX ANT jack; if your receive-only antennas do not have an impedance near 50 Ohms at the operating frequency, you may need to install an external antenna tuner to obtain optimum performance. About Coaxial Cable Use high-quality 50-Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT-2000 transceiver. All efforts at providing an efficient antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 5coaxial cable is used. This transceiver utilizes standard “M” (“PL-259”) type connectors, except for the “RX OUT” BNC connectors used for special filters, etc. Grounding The FT-2000 transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency in a number of ways:  It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator.  It can minimize RF currents flowing on the shield of the coaxial cable and the chassis of the transceiver; such currents may lead to radiation which can cause interference to home entertainment devices or laboratory test equipment.  It can minimize the possibility of erratic transceiver/accessory operation caused by RF feedback and/or improper current flow through logic devices. An effective earth ground system make take several forms; for a more complete discussion, see an appropriate RF engineering text. The information below is intended only as a guideline. Typically, the ground connection consists of one or more copper-clad steel rods, driven into the ground. If multiple ground rods are used, they should be positioned in a “V” configuration, and bonded together at the apex of the “V” which is nearest the station location. Use a heavy, braided cable (such as the discarded shield from type RG-213 coaxial cable) and strong cable clamps to secure the braided cable(s) to the ground rods. Be sure to weatherproof the connections to ensure many years of reliable service. Use the same type of heavy, braided cable for the connections to the station ground bus (described below). Inside the station, a common ground bus consisting of a copper pipe of at least 25 mm (1”) diameter should be used. An alternative station ground bus may consist of a wide copper plate (single-sided circuit board material is ideal) secured to the bottom of the operating desk. Grounding connections from individual devices such as transceivers, power supplies, and data communications devices (TNCs, etc.) should be made directly to the ground bus using a heavy, braided cable. Do not make ground connections from one electrical device to another, and thence to the ground bus. This so-called “Daisy-Chain” grounding technique may nullify any attempt at effective radio frequency grounding. See the drawing below for examples of proper grounding techniques. Inspect the ground system - inside the station as well as outside - on a regular basis so
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 6as to ensure maximum performance and safety. Besides following the above guidelines carefully, note that household or industrial gas lines must never be used in an attempt to establish an electrical ground. Cold water pipes may, in some instances, help in the grounding effort, but gas lines represent a significant explosion hazard, and must never be used. Connection of Antenna and Power Cables Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as well as the AC power cable. Use a short, thick, braided cable to connect your station equipment to the buried ground rod (or alternative earth ground system). Advice:  Do not position this apparatus in a location with direct exposure to sunshine.  Do not position this apparatus in a location exposed to dust and/or high humidity.  Ensure adequate ventilation around this apparatus, so as to prevent heat build-up and possible reduction of performance due to high heat.  Do not install this apparatus in a mechanically-unstable location, or where objects may fall onto this product from above.  To minimize the possibility of interference to home entertainment devices, take all precautionary steps including separation of TV/FM antennas from Amateur transmitting antennas to the greatest extent possible, and keep transmitting coaxial cables separated from cables connected to home entertainment devices.  Ensure that the AC power cord is not subject to undue stress or bending, which could damage the cable or cause it to be accidentally unplugged from the rear panel AC input jack.  Be absolutely certain to install your transmitting antenna(s) such that they cannot possibly come in contact with TV/FM radio or other antennas, nor with outside power or telephone lines. Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying Interconnections The FT-2000 includes a host of features for the CW operator, the functions of which will be detailed in the “Operation” section later. Besides the built-in Electronic Keyer, two key jacks are provided, one each on the front and rear panels, for convenient connection to keying devices.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 7The Menu system allows you to configure the front and rear panel KEY jacks according to the device you wish to connect. For example, you may connect your keyer paddle to the front panel KEY jack, and use Menu item “051 A1A F-TYPE” for paddle input, while connecting the rear panel’s KEY jack to the keying line from your personal computer (which emulates a “straight key” for connection purposes), and configure the rear panel jack using Menu item “053 A1A R-TYPE.” Both KEY jacks on the FT-2000 utilize “Positive” keying voltage. Key-up voltage is approximately +5V DC, and key-down current is approximately 1 mA. When connecting a key or other device to the KEY jacks, use only a 3-pin (“stereo”) 1/4” phone plug; a 2-pin plug will place a short between the ring and (grounded) shaft of the plug, resulting in a constant “key-down” condition in some circumstances. Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers Note  The TX/RX switching in the linear amplifier is controlled by switching components in the transceiver. The relay circuit of the FT-2000 used for this switching is capable of switching AC voltage of 100 Volts at up to 300 mA, or DC voltages or 60 V at 200 mA or 30 V at up to 1 Amp. In order to engage the switching relay, use Menu item “134 tGEn ETX-GND;” set this Menu item to “EnA (Enable)” to activate the amplifier switching relay.  The specified range for ALC voltage to be used with the FT-2000 is 0 to -4 Volts DC.  Amplifier systems utilizing different voltages will not work correctly with the FT-2000, and their ALC lines must not be connected if this is the case. Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams All items are viewed from the rear (“solder side”) of the connector. These plugs are shown with typical connection diagrams. Front Panel Control & Switches 1. POWER Switch Press and hold in this switch for one second to turn the transceiver on, after first setting the rear panel [POWER] switch to the “I” position. Press and hold in this switch for one second, similarly, to turn the transceiver off. Advice: This is the actual power On/Off switch for turning on the transceiver. If the
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 8rear panel’s [POWER] switch is set to the “O” position, the front panel [POWER] switch will not function. 2. DIM Switch Press this button to lower the illumination intensity of the analog meter and the frequency display. Press it once more to restore full brightness. Advice: Menu Items “008 diSP DIM MTR” and “009 diSP DIM VFD” allow you to configure the dimming levels for the analog meter and the frequency display independently, so you can customize the brightness levels. 3. MOX Switch Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk) circuit, to activate the transmitter. It must be turned off the red LED inside this button for reception. This button replicates the action of the Push to Talk (PTT) switch on the microphone. When engaging the [MOX] button (the LED inside this button glows red) or otherwise causing a transmission to be started, be certain you have either an antenna or 50-Ohm dummy load connected to the selected Antenna jack. 4. VOX Switch This button enables automatic voice-actuated transmitter switching in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. While activated, the LED inside this button glows red. The controls affecting VOX operation are the front panel’s [VOX] and [DELAY] knobs. By proper adjustment of these controls, hands-free voice-actuated operation is possible. 5. TUNE Switch This is the on/off switch for the FT-2000’s Automatic Antenna Tuner. Pressing this button momentarily places the antenna tuner in line between the transmitter final amplifier and the antenna jack (“TUNER” icon will appear in the display). Reception is not affected. Pressing and holding in this button for 1/2 second, while receiving in an amateur band, activates the transmitter for a few seconds while the automatic antenna tuner rematches the antenna system impedance for minimum SWR. The resulting setting is automatically stored in one of the antenna tuner’s 100 memories, for instant automatic recall later when the receiver is tuned near the same frequency. Pressing this button momentarily, while the Tuner is engaged, will take the Automatic Antenna tuner out of the transmit line.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 9Note: When the Automatic Antenna tuner is tuning itself, a signal is being transmitted. Therefore, be absolutely certain that an antenna or dummy load is connected to the selected antenna jack before pressing and holding in the [TUNE] button to start antenna tuning. 6. ANTTENA Select Switch [1/2]: pressing this selects either the ANT 1 or 2 jack on the rear panel, and allows convenient antenna switching at the press of button. The selected antenna jack is indicated at the upper right corner of the display. [RX]: normally, the antenna connected to the ANT 1 or 2 jack is used for receive (and always used for transmit). When this switch is pressed, an antenna connected to the RX ANT is used during receive. 7. PHONES Jack A 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts either monaural or stereo headphones with 2- or 3-contact plugs. When a plug is inserted, the loudspeaker is disabled. With stereo headphones such as the optional YH-77STA, you can monitor both Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receiver channels at the same time during Dual Receive operation. Note: When wearing headphones, we recommend that you turn the AF Gain levels down to their lowest settings before turning power on, to minimize the impact on your hearing caused by audio “pops” during switch-on. 8. KEY Jack This 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or keyer paddles (for the built-in electronic keyer), or output from an external electronic keyer. Pinout is shown on page xx. Key up voltage is 5 V, and key down current is 1 mA. This jack may be configured for keyer, “Bug,” “straight key,” or computer keying interface operation via Menu item “051 A1A F-TYPE” (see page xx). There is another jack with the same name on the rear panel, and it may be configured independently for Internal Keyer or pseudo-straight-key operation. Note: You cannot use a 2-contact plug in this jack (to do so produces a constant “key down” condition). 9. Microphone Connector This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone utilizing a traditional YAESU HF-transceiver pinout.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 10 10. MONI (Monitor) Switch This button enables the transmit monitor in all modes (except CW, in which the monitor function is always on, to produce the sidetone). While activated, “MONI” icon appears in the display. Adjustment of the Monitor level is accomplished using the [MONI] knob. Advice: When using headphones, the Monitor is highly useful for making adjustments to the Parametric Equalizer or other voice quality adjustments, because the voice quality heard in the headphones is such a “natural” reproduction of the transmitted audio quality. 11. PROC (Processor) Switch This button enables the RF speech processor for SSB transmission. While activated, “PROC” icon appears in the display. Adjustment of the Processing level is accomplished using the [PROC] knob. Advice:  The Speech Processor is a tool for increasing the average power output through a compression technique. However, if the [PROC] level control is advanced too far, the increase in compression becomes counter-productive, as intelligibility will suffer. We recommend that you monitor the sound of your signal using the Monitor (with headphones).  When the optional Data Management Unit (DMU-xxxx) is connected, you may use the Audio Scope/Oscilloscope page to help you adjust the setting of the compression level of the Speech Processor for optimum performance using your voice and microphone. 12. KEYER Switch This button toggles the internal CW keyer on and off. While activated, “KEYER” icon appears in the display. The Keyer sending speed and the CW Hang Time are adjusted via the front panel’s [SPEED] and [DELAY] knobs. 13. ATT Switch This button selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to be applied to the receiver input. Available selections are –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB, or OFF, and the “ATT” icon will change according to the attenuation level selected. Advice:
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 11 The Attenuator effects to both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) bands.  The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with the [IPO] switch to provide two stages of signal reduction when an extremely strong signal is being received. 14. IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) Switch This button may be used to set the optimum receiver front end characteristics of the receiver circuit for a very strong-signal environment. Available selections are AMP 1 (low distortion amplifier), AMP 2 (high gain amplifier), or ON (bypasses the front end RF amplifier), and “IPO” icon will change according to the bandwidth selected. Advice: The IPO switch effects to both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) bands. 15. R.FLT Switch This button selects the bandwidth for the Main Band (VFO-A) receiver’s first IF Roofing Filter. Available selections are 3 kHz, 6 kHz, 15 kHz, or Auto, and the “R.FLT” icon will change according to the bandwidth selected. Advice:  The Roofing Filter effects to the Main band (VFO-A) only.  Because the roofing filter is in the first IF, the protection it provides against interference is quite significant. When set to AUTO, the SSB bandwidth is 6 kHz, while CW is 3 kHz and FM/RTTY are 15 kHz. On a crowded SSB band, however, you may wish to select the 3 kHz filter, for the maximum possible interference rejection. 16. AGC Switch This button selects the AGC characteristics for the receiver. Available selections are FAST, MID, Slow, or Auto, and the “AGC” icon will change according to the AGC characteristics selected. When the [AGC] button is pressed independently, it operates to Main band (VFO-A). When press the [B] button (within five seconds of pressing the [B] switch) followed by the [AGC] button, it operates to Sub band (VFO-B). Advice: The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with the [IPO] button to provide two stages of signal reduction when an extremely strong signal is being received. 17. NB Switch This button turns the IF Noise Blanker on and off. Press this button momentarily to reduce a short pulse noise, and “NB” icon appears in
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 12the display. Press and hold in this button for one second to reduce a longer duration man-made pulse noise, and “NB” icon will blinks for three second then appears continuously in the display. Press this button again to disable the noise blanker, and disappear the “NB” icon. Advice: When press (or press and hold) the [AGC] button independently, it operates to Main band (VFO-A). When press the [B] button, then (within five seconds of pressing the [B] button) pressing (or press and holding) the [AGC] button, it operates to Sub band (VFO-B). 18. METER Switch This control switch determines the function of the meter during transmission. COMP: Indicates the RF speech compressor level (SSB modes only). ALC: Indicates the relative ALC voltage. PO: Indicates the power output level. SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward: Reflected). ID: Indicates the final amplifier drain current. VDD: Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage. 19. MONI -o- PROC Knobs MONI Knob The inner [MONI] knob adjust the audio level of the transmit RF monitor during transmission (relative to the AF GAIN control), when activated by the [MONI] button. PROC Knob The outer [PROC] knob sets the compression (input) level of the transmitter RF speech processor in the SSB and modes, when activated by the [PROC] button. 20. BK-IN Switch This button turns the CW break-in capability on and off. While the CW break-in is activated, “BK-IN” icon appears in the display. 21. SPOT Switch This button turns on the CW receiver spotting tone; by matching the SPOT tone to that of the incoming CW signal (precisely the same pitch), you will be “zero beating” your transmitted signal on to the frequency of the other station.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 1322. SPEED -o- PITCH Knobs SPEED Knob The inner [SPEED] knob adjusts the keying speed of the internal CW keyer. Clockwise rotation increases the sending speed. PITCH Knob The outer [PITCH] knob selects your preferred CW tone pitch (from 300 ~ 1000 Hz, in 50 Hz increments). The Tx sidetone, receiver IF passband, and display offset from the BFO (carrier) frequency are all affected simultaneously. The Pitch control setting also affects the operation of the CW Tuning Indicator, as the center frequency of the CW Tuning Indicator will follow the setting of this control. 23. NB -o- SQL Knobs NB Knob The inner [NB] knob adjusts the Main band’s (VFO-A) noise blanking level when the (analog) IF noise blanker is activated by pressing the [NB] button. Advice: The Sub band’s (VFO-B) noise blanking level adjusts via Menu item “035 GEnE SNB LVL.” SQL Knob The outer [SQL] knob sets the signal level threshold at which Main (VFO-A) receiver audio is muted, in all modes. It is very useful during local rag-chews, to eliminate noise between incoming transmissions. This control is normally kept fully counter-clockwise (off), except when scanning and during FM operation. 24. MIC -o- RF PWR Knobs MIC Knob The inner [MIC] knob adjusts the microphone input level for (non-processed) SSB transmission. Advice: If you adjust the MIC Gain while speaking in a louder-than-normal voice level and watching the ALC level, adjusts the MIC Gain so that the ALC reaches over to the right edge of the ALC scale. Then, when you speak in a more normal voice level, you’ll be certain not to be over-driving the mic amplifier stage. RF PWR Knob The outer [RF PWR] knob is the main RF Power output control for the transceiver, active in all operating modes. Clockwise rotation increases the power output. Adjust this control for the desired power output from the FT-2000.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 1425. VOX -o- DELAY Knobs VOX Knob The inner [VOX] knob sets the gain of the VOX circuit, to set the level of microphone audio needed to activate the transmitter during voice operation while the [VOX] switch is engaged. The [VOX] switch must be switched “ON” to engage the VOX circuit. DELAY Knob The outer [DELAY] knob sets the hang time of the VOX circuit for voice operation and keying delay for CW operation. In the voice operation, this knob sets the hang time, between the moment you stop speaking, and the automatic switch from transmit back to receive. Adjust this for smooth VOX operation, so the receiver is only activated when your transmission is ended and you wish to receive. For CW operation, this knob sets the keying delay, between the moment you stop sending, and the automatic switch from transmit back to receive during “Semi-break-in” operation. Adjust this just long enough to prevent the receiver from being restored during word spaces at your preferred sending speed. 26. SUB SQL Knob This knob sets the signal level threshold at which Sub (VFO-B) receiver audio is muted, in all modes. It is very useful during local rag-chews, to eliminate noise between incoming transmissions. This control is normally kept fully counter-clockwise (off), except when scanning and during FM operation. 27. SUB AF GAIN -o- SUB RF GAIN AF GAIN Knob The inner [SUB AF GAIN] knob sets the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s audio volume level. Typically, you will operate with this control set past the 9 o’clock to 10 o’clock position. RF GAIN Knob The outer [SUB RF GAIN] knob is the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s RF gain control, which adjusts the gain of the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s RF and IF amplifier stages. This control is normally left in the fully clockwise position. 28. AF GAIN -o- RF GAIN Knobs The inner [AF GAIN] knob sets the Main (VFO-A) receiver’s audio volume level. Typically, you will operate with this control set past the 9 o’clock to 10 o’clock position. RF GAIN Knob
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 15The outer [RF GAIN] knob is the Main (VFO-A) receiver’s RF gain control, which adjusts the gain of the Main (VFO-A) receiver’s RF and IF amplifier stages. This control is normally left in the fully clockwise position. 29. F1 - F7 / DISPLAY Keys These keys can be used to control the Voice Memory capability for the SSB/AM/FM modes, and the Contest Keyer for the CW mode. You can also play back up to 30 seconds of incoming received audio, as well as, for verification of a missed callsign or other purposes. When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is connected, you can also use to “Function” keys for the various functional associated with each page of the operational capability. [F1(CH 1)] - [F4(CH 4)] key In the case of Voice Memory, up to 20 seconds of audio may be stored on each channel. For CW messages, up to 50 characters (“PARIS” specification) may be stored into each channel. See page xx (Voice Memory) or page xx (Contest Keyer) for details. [F5(MEM)] Key This key is pressed for the purpose of storing either a Voice Memory or a Contest Keyer Memory channel’s contents. See page xx (Voice Memory) or page xx (Contest Keyer) for details. [F6(DEC)] Key When utilizing the sequential contest number capability of the Contest Keyer, press this key to decrement (back up) the current Contest Number by one digit (i.e. to back up from #198 to #197, etc.). See page xx (Voice Memory) or page xx (Contest Keyer) for details. [F7(P.BACK)] Key Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to activate the recording feature of the internal Digital Voice Recorder. The Voice Recorder allows you to record the Main band (VFO-A) receiver audio for the most-recent 30 seconds. While you’re recording the receiver audio, “REC” icon will appear in the display. Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds once more to stop the recording, then press this button momentarily again to play back the receiver audio for the most-recent 30 seconds of reception before you stopped the recording. While playing back the receiver audio, “PLAY” icon will appear in the display. Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds again to resume recording. [DISPLAY] Key Press and hold this key for two seconds the [F1(CH-1)] - [F7(P.BACK)] keys will act as
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 16“Function” key for the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit if connected. 30. MODE Switches A, B Switch Pressing the [A] or [B] button will illuminate the respective indicator imbedded within the switch, allowing adjustment of the operating mode on the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) band. Usually, the [A] button glow Red, signifying Main band (VFO-A) is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button will cause its indicator to blinks Orange for five second, signifying Sub band (VFO-B) adjustment. Advice: When changing bands, confirm the [A] or [B] button lighting at first, then press the appropriate [BAND] button, so as to change operating frequencies on the proper (Main or Sub) band. LSB, USB, CW, AM/FM, RTTY, PKT Switch Pressing the [LSB], [USB], [CW], [AM/FM], [RTTY], or [PKT] button will select the operating mode. Pressing the [CW], [AM/FM], [RTTY], or [PKT] button multiple times will switch between the alternate operating features that can be used on these modes (covered later). 31. QMB (Quick Memory Bank) Switch STO (Store) Button Pressing this button copies operating information (frequency, mode, bandwidth, and also repeater direction/shift frequency and CTCSS functions on the FM mode) into consecutive QMB Memories. RCL (Recall) Button Pressing this button recalls one of up to five Quick Memory Bank memories for operation. 32. NAR (Narrow) Switch In the SSB/CW mode on the Main band (VFO-A), this button is used to set the bandwidth of the EDSP (digital) IF filters to a user-programmed bandwidth (default values are SSB: 1.8 kHz and CW/RTTY/PSK: 300 Hz). Advice: When [NAR] has been engaged, the [WIDTH] knob will be disabled, although [SHIFT] knob still works normally. In the SSB/CW mode on the Sub Band (VFO-B), this button is used to toggle the receiver’s bandwidth between wide (2.4 kHz) and narrow (1.0 kHz).
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 17Advice: When the optional YF-122C (500 Hz) or YF-122CN (300 Hz) CW narrow filter is installed, activate the narrow filter while the [NAR] switch has been engaged on the CW/RTTY/PSK mode. In the AM mode, this button is used to toggle the receiver’s bandwidth between wide (9 kHz) and narrow (6 kHz). In the FM mode on the 28 MHz and 50 MHz bands, this button is used to toggle the FM deviation/bandwidth between wide (±5.0 kHz Dev./25.0 kHz BW) and narrow (±2.5 kHz Dev./12.5 kHz BW). Pressing the [A] or [B] button (located above the MODE selection buttons) will select either the Main band (VFO-A) or Sub band (VFO-B) for individual bandwidth setting. 33. SPLIT Switch Pressing this button to activates split frequency operation between the Main band (VFO-A), used for transmission and Sub band (VFO-B), used for reception. If you press and hold in the [SPLIT] button for two seconds, the “Quick Split” feature will be engaged, whereby the Sub band VFO (VFO-B) will automatically be set to a frequency 5 kHz higher than the Main band (VFO-A) frequency with same operating mode, and the transceiver will be placed in the Split mode. 34. TXW “TX Watch” Switch Pressing this button lets you monitor the transmit frequency when split frequency operation is engaged. Release the button to return to normal operation. 35. C.S Switch Press this button momentarily to recall a favorite Menu Selection directly. To program a Menu selection as the short-cut, press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu, then select the Menu item you want to set as the short-cut. Now press and hold in the [C.S] button for two seconds; this will lock in the selected Menu item as the short-cut. 36. RX Indicator/Switch This button, when pressed, engages the Main band (VFO-A) receiver; the LED inside this button will glow Green when the Main receiver is active. When the Main (VFO-A) receiver is active, pressing this button momentarily will mute the receiver, and the indicator will blink. Pressing the button once more will restore receiver operation, and the indicator will glow Green steadily.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 18 37. TX Indicator/Switch When this button is pushed, the LED inside this button will glow Red, and the transmitter will be engaged on the same frequency and mode as set up for the Main band (VFO-A) (subject to any Clarifier offset, of course). Advice: If this indicator is not illuminated, it means that the Sub (VFO-B) TX indicator has been selected (it will be glowing Red). In this case, transmission will be effected on the frequency and mode programmed for the Sub (VFO-B) band. 38. Main Tuning Dial Knob This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of the Main band (VFO-A) or a recalled memory. Clockwise rotation of this knob increases the frequency. Default tuning increments are 10 Hz (100 Hz in AM and FM modes); when the [FAST] button is pressed, the tuning steps increase. The available steps are: Operating Mode 1 Step* 1 Dial Rotation LSB/USB/CW/RTTY/PKT(LSB) 10 Hz (100 Hz) 10 kHz (100 kHz) AM/FM/PKT(FM) 100 Hz (1 kHz) 100 kHz (1 MHz) * Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On. Advice: The tuning steps for the Main Tuning Dial knob are set, at the factory, to 10 Hz per step. Via Menu item “115 tun DIALSTP,” however, you may change this setting from 10 Hz to 1 Hz instead. When 1 Hz basic steps are selected, the action of the [FAST] button will be changed to 1/10 of the values listed above. 39. FAST Switch Pressing this button will increase or decrease the tuning rate of the Main Tuning Dial knob by a factor of ten, as mentioned in the previous section. When this function is activated, “FAST” icon appears in the display. 40. LOCK Switch This button toggles locking of the Main Tuning Dial knob, to prevent accidental frequency changes. When the button is active, the Main Tuning Dial knob can still be turned, but the frequency will not change, and “LOCK” icon appears in the display. 41. A>B Switch Press this button momentarily to transfer data from the Main band (VFO-A) frequency (or a recalled memory channel) to the Sub band (VFO-B), overwriting any previous
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 19contents in the Sub band (VFO-B). Use this key to set both Main band (VFO-A) and Sub band (VFO-B) receivers to the same frequency and mode. 42. A<>B Switch Pressing this button momentarily exchanges the contents of the Main band (VFO-A) (or a recalled memory channel) and the Sub band (VFO-B). 43. V/M Switch This button toggles Main band (VFO-A) receiver operation between the memory system and the VFO. Either “MR” or “MT” will be displayed to the under the main frequency display field to indicate the current selection. If you have tuned off of a Memory channel frequency (MT), pressing this button returns the display to the original memory contents (MR), and pressing it once more returns operation to the Main VFO (no icon). 44. M>A Switch Pressing this button momentarily displays the contents of the currently-selected memory channel for three seconds. Holding this button in for 2 seconds copies the data from the currently-selected memory to the Main VFO (VFO-A), as two beeps sound. Previous data in the Main VFO will be overwritten. 45. A>M Switch Pressing and holding in this key for 1/2 second (until the double beep) copies the current operating data from the Main band (VFO-A) into the currently selected memory channel, overwriting any previous data stored there. Also, pressing and holding in this button after recalling a memory, without first retuning, causes the memory channel to be “masked,” and repeating the process restores the masked memory. 46. MENU Switch This button is used for gaining access to the Menu system, for configuring various transceiver characteristics. Menu operation is described in detail, in this manual, beginning on page xx. Important note: pressing this button momentarily activates the Menu, and the Menu items will appear on the display; once you are finished, you must press and hold in the
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 20[MENU] button for two seconds to save any configuration changes (momentarily pressing the [MENU] button to exit will not save the changes). 47. BAND Keys These keys allow one-touch selection of the desired Amateur band (1.8 ~ 50 MHz). What’s more, these keys may be used for direct entry of a desired operating frequency during VFO operation. 48. RX CLAR Switch Pressing this button activates the RX Clarifier, to allow offsetting the Main (VFO-A) receiving frequency temporarily. Press this button once more to return the Main receiver to the frequency shown on the main frequency display field; the Clarifier offset will still be present, though, in case you want to use it again. To cancel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button. 49. TX CLAR Switch Pressing this button activates the TX Clarifier, to allow offsetting the Main (VFO-A) transmit frequency temporarily. Press this button once more to return the transmitter to the Main (VFO-A) frequency shown on the main frequency display field; the Clarifier offset will still be present, though, in case you want to use it again. To cancel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button. 50. CLEAR Switch Pressing this button clears out any frequency offset you have programmed into the Clarifier register (thereby setting the offset to “Zero”). 51. CLAR Knob This knob tunes the Clarifier offset frequency up to 9.99 kHz. 52. VRF Knob This knob tunes the passband of the VRF (Variable RF Filter) preselector circuit for maximum receiver sensitivity (and out-of-band interference rejection). Advice:  The relative position of the VRF passband can be observed on the Tuning Offset Indicator of the display via Menu item “010 diSP BAR SEL.”
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 21 When the optional RF µ-Tuning Unit is connected, this knob allows adjustment of the center frequency of the µ-Tuning filter passband. 53. VRF Switch This button turns the VRF filter on and off. While activated, “VRF” icon appears on the Receiver Configuration Indicator of the display. Advice: When the optional RF µ-Tuning Unit is connected, pressing this button will engage the µ-Tuning filter. The µ-Tuning Unit provides much better RF selectivity than any other RF filter in the Amateur industry, yielding outstanding protection from high RF levels not far removed from the current operating frequency. 54. NOTCH Switch This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s IF Notch Filter on and off. When the IF Notch Filter is activated, appears the graphically depict the peak position of the IF Notch Filter in the display. The IF Notch Filter center frequency is adjusted via the [NOTCH] knobs. 55. DNF Switch This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s Digital Notch Filter on and off. When the Digital Notch Filter is activated, “DNF” icon appears in the display. This is an automatic circuit, and there is no adjustment knob for the DNF. 56. NOTCH Knob These knobs adjusts the center frequency of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s IF Notch Filter. The Notch Filter is engaged via the [NOTCH] button. First in beginning, rough center frequency of the IF Notch Filter is adjusted by the outer [COARSE] knob, next fine center frequency is adjusted by the inner [FINE] knob. 57. SHIFT -o- WIDTH Knobs (except on FM mode) SHIFT Knob The inner [SHIFT] knob provides adjustment of the IF DSP passband, using 20 Hz steps for precise adjustment and easy reduction of interference on either side of your operating frequency. The total adjustment range is ±1 kHz. The normal operating setting for this knob is straight up, in the 12 o’clock position. Advice: You may shift the Sub band (VFO-B) filter passband via Menu item “041 S-iF LSB SET” through “048 S-iF PKT-USB.”
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 22 WIDTH Knob The outer [WIDTH] knob, when turned to the 12 o’clock position, sets the overall IF bandwidth of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver to its maximum bandwidth. Turning the [WIDTH] knob either direction, reduces the overall IF bandwidth of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. When the NAR (Narrow) filter selection is engaged, the [WIDTH] knob is disabled. Use this control to narrow the IF DSP passband, as necessary, to reduce interference. The SHIFT control may be used to re-center the passband response on the incoming signal, and you may find that the CONTOUR and IF Notch Filter may also help improve intelligibility and/or reduce interference. See also the discussions of the [CONTOUR] knob and [NOTCH] knob. Advice: When the [NAR] button has been pushed, the [WIDTH] control no longer function. The IF SHIFT system is still fully operational, however. 58. CONT Switch This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s CONTOUR filter on and off. When the CONTOUR Filter is activated, appears the graphically depict the peak position of the CONTOUR Filter in the display. Adjustment of the CONTOUR filter’s center frequency is provided by the [CONTOUR] knob. Note: There are times, when you’re trying to remove interference with a sharp DSP filter, that the remaining signal has a somewhat unnatural sound. This is caused by the cutting of some frequency components, leaving other components in excess. The CONTOUR filter allows you (especially) to roll off certain frequency components inside the remaining passband, but in a smooth manner that helps restore a natural sound and/or raise intelligibility. 59. DNR Switch This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s Digital Noise Reduction circuit on and off. When the Digital Noise Reduction is activated, “DNR” icon appears in the display. Adjustment of the Noise Reduction level is provided by the [DNR] knob. 60. CONTOUR -o- DNR Knob CONTOUR Knob The inner [CONTOUR] knob selects the desired Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 23CONTOUR filter response. The CONTOUR filter is engaged via the [CONTOUR] button. DNR Knob The outer [DNR] knob selects the optimum Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s Digital Noise Reduction response. The Noise Reduction circuit is engaged via the [DNR] button. 61. RX Indicator/Switch This is the button that turns the Sub (VFO-B) receiver On and Off. When this button is pressed to make the Sub (VFO-B) receiver active, the Green LED imbedded within the button will light up. Pressing the button again will disable this receiver, and the imbedded Green LED will turn off. 62. TX Indicator/Switch This is the button that turns the Sub (VFO-B) transmitter On and Off. When this button is pressed to transfer transmitter control to the Sub (VFO-B) frequency and mode, the Red LED imbedded within the button will light up. Pressing this button once more will transfer frequency/mode control back to the Main (VFO-A) side, and the Red LED imbedded within this button will turn off. 63. SUB VFO-B Knob Depending on the status of the [A/B] button located at the right bottom of the [SUB VFO-B] knob, the [SUB VFO-B] knob is used for functions associated with the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) frequency control registers. 64. (VFO-A) BAND Switch Pressing this button allows you to select the Main (VFO-A) operating band (Amateur bands) using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. 65. (VFO-A) MHz Switch Pressing this button allows you to tune the Main band (VFO-A) frequency down or up in 1 MHz increments, using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. 66. GRP Switch Pressing this button allows you to select the memory group using the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 2467. M CH Switch Pressing this button allows you to select the memory channel using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. 68. (VFO-B) BAND Switch When the [A/B] button is pressed, and the Orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, pressing this button allows you to select the Sub (VFO-B) operating band (Amateur bands) using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. 69. (VFO-B) MHz Switch When the [A/B] button is pressed, and the Orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, pressing this button allows you to tune the Sub band (VFO-B) frequency down or up in 1 MHz increments, using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. 70. FAST Switch When the [A/B] button is pushed, and the Orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, the [SUB VFO-B] knob will be controlling the Sub band (VFO-B) frequency; pressing the [FAST] button will increase the tuning rate by a factor of 10. 71. A/B Switch The [A/B] button determines whether the actions of the [SUB VFO-B] knob will be applied to the Main band (VFO-A) or the Sub band (VFO-B). Pressing this button once causes the Orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob to light up; in this case, rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob affects operation on the Sub band (VFO-B). Pressing the [A/B] button once more causes the Orange lamp to turn off; in this instance, rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob affects operations associated with the Main band (VFO-A). Display Indications 1. Receiver Configuration Indicator ANT (1, 2, RX): Indicates the antenna selected for operation by the front panel [1/2] and [RX] antenna switch. ATT (OFF, –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB): Indicates the attenuation level selected for operation by the front panel [AGC]
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 25button. FLT (VRF, µ-TUNE, THRU): Indicates the RF filter selected for operation by the front panel [VRF] button. Advice: The µ-TUNE filter is option. “µ-TUNE” icon does not appear when the optional µ-TUNE unit is not connected. IPO (AMP 1, AMP 2, ON): Indicates the front end RF amplifier selected for operation by the front panel [IPO] button. AGC (AUTO, FAST, MID, SLOW): Indicates the AGC decay time selected for Main band (VFO-A) operation by the front panel [AGC] switch. 2. DNR This indicator appears whenever the Digital Noise Reduction is activated. 3. DNF This indicator appears whenever the Digital Noise Filter is activated. 4. CONTOUR Appears the graphically depict the peak position of the CONTOUR Filter when the CONTOUR Filter is activated. 5. NOTCH Appears the graphically depict the peak position of the IF Notch Filter when the IF Notch Filter is activated. 6. WIDTH Indicates the bandwidth of the DSP IF filter. 7. SHIFT Indicates the peak position of the DSP IF filter. 8. NB This indicator appears when the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s (short duration) Noise Blanker is activated.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 26Further more, this indicator will blinks for three second then appears continuously when the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s the (longer duration) Noise Blanker is activated. 9. NAR This indicator appears whenever the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s narrow IF DSP filter is engaged. 10. PROC This indicator appears whenever the RF Speech Processor is activated. 11. MONI This indicator appears whenever the transmit monitor circuit is activated. 12. KEYER This indicator appears whenever the internal CW keyer is activated. 13. BK-IN This indicator appears whenever the break-in operation is activated. 14. TUNER This indicator appears when the internal Automatic Antenna Tuner is activated. 15. HI SWR This indicator appears if the directional coupler and microprocessor detect an abnormally high SWR condition (over 3.0:1) that cannot be resolved by the Automatic Antenna Tuner. Note: If this indicator appears, check to be sure that you have the correct antenna selected on the current operating band. If so, you will need to check the condition of the antenna, its coaxial cable, and/or the connectors on the cable so as to locate and correct the fault. 16. TX This indicator appears during transmission on the Main band (VFO-A) frequency. 17. RX
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 27This indicator appears whenever the Main band (VFO-A) receiver squelch is open. If this indicator is not appeared, and reception seems to have been lost on the Main receiver for no apparent reason, check the position of the SQL knob and rotate it fully counter-clockwise to restore reception. 18. Main (VFO-A) Frequency Display This is the Main band (VFO-A) frequency display. Advice:  When setting the Menu items, the Menu item number and Menu group name will appear in this area during setup.  When setting the CTCSS frequency for Encoding or Tone Squelch operation, the current tone information will appear in this area during setup. 19. LOCK This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial knob is locked. 20. FAST This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial knob’s tuning rate is selected to fast. 21. MIC EQ This indicator appears whenever the Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer is activated via the Menu mode. 22. Tuning Offset Indicator This is a tuning scale that, as configured from the factory, provides a visual CW tuning indication of the incoming signal’s offset from your transceiver’s CW carrier frequency, as programmed by the relative clarifier offset or the peak position of the VRF/µ-TUNE filter. 23. REC This indicator appears while the voice recorder records the receiver audio, and/or the voice memory records your message voice or CW code. 24. PLAY This indicator appears while the voice recorder playback the recorded audio, and/or the
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 28voice memory playback the recorded your message voice or CW code. 25. Multi-Display Window Displays either the Clarifier offset or Memory Channel Number. Advice:  During FM operation, the Repeater Shift will be indicated in this window. A Negative frequency shift will be indicated by “–” while a Positive frequency shift will be indicated by “+.”  When setting the Menu items, the current setting will appear in this area.  When setting the CTCSS frequency for Encoding or Tone Squelch operation, the current repeater shift direction will appear in this area. 26. CLAR This indicator appears whenever the Clarifier function is activated. 27. MR This indicator appears when the FT-2000 is in the Memory Recall mode. 28. MT This indicator appears when the FT-2000 is in the Memory Tune mode to indicate that the memory contents have been temporarily changed. 30. Sub (VFO-B) receiver S-meter Displays relative signal strength of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiving signal. 31. TX This indicator appears during transmission on the Sub band (VFO-B) frequency. 32. RX This indicator appears whenever the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver squelch is open. If this indicator is not appeared, and reception seems to have been lost on the Sub receiver for no apparent reason, check the position of the Sub [SQL] knob and rotate it fully counter-clockwise to restore reception. 33. Sub (VFO-B) receiver Frequency Display This is the Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 29Advice:  When setting the Menu items, the Menu item name will appear in this area during setup.  When setting the CTCSS frequency for Encoding or Tone Squelch operation, the current tone frequency will appear in this area during setup. 34. LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, PKT Displays the currently-selected operating mode for the Sub (VFO-B) receiver. 35. FAST This indicator appears when the [SUB VFO-B] knob’s tuning rate is selected to fast. 36. AGC A, F, M,S Displays the currently-selected AGC decay time for the Sub (VFO-B) receiver. A: Auto, F: Fast, M: Mid, S: Slow 37. NB This indicator appears when the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s (short duration) Noise Blanker is activated. Further more, this indicator will blinks for three second then appears continuously when the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s (longer duration) Noise Blanker is activated. 38. NAR This indicator appears whenever the optional Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s narrow filter is selected. Rear Panel 1. RX ANT OUT Jack This BNC jack provides output of the receiver signal lines from the Antenna jacks which are connected to the transceiver’s front end. 2. RX ANT IN Jack This type-M jack is for a separate receive-only antenna. An antenna connected here can be used when the [RX] antenna button on the front panel is pressed. If you want to use some special kind of external bandpass filter or preamplifier, you may connect it between the RX ANT OUT and RX ANT IN jacks, as shown in the illustration.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 30 3. ANT 1/2 Jacks Connect your main antenna(s) here, using a type-M (PL-259) plug and coaxial feedline for each. These antenna ports are always used for transmission, and also are used for reception unless a separate receive antenna is also used for the receiver. The internal antenna tuner affects only the antenna(s) connected here, and only during transmission. These connectors utilize Teflon® insulation for extreme durability and to ensure stable impedance over the entire frequency range. 4. DC OUT This is DC power output of the transceiver. Connect this pigtail to the DC IN Jack of the transceiver. 5. ~AC IN Jack Connect the supplied 3-wire AC line cord to this socket after ensuring that your AC mains voltage matches that on the label. See the Installation section for instructions on how to change the internal switching power supply AC mains voltage, if necessary. 6. FUSE This holder requires a 10-A fuse for operation from AC voltages below 125 V, and a 6-A fuse for AC voltages of 200 V and above. 7. Main Power Switch This is main power On (I)/Off (O) switch of the FT-2000. Always turn this switch on before turning on the front panel’s [POWER] button. If this switch is not turned On, the front panel [POWER] switch will not function. 8. GND Use this terminal to connect the transceiver to a good earth ground, for safety and optimum performance. Use a large diameter, short braided cable for making ground connections, and please refer to page xx for other notes about proper grounding. 9. µ-TUNE Jacks These gold-plated jacks used for signal input/output of the optional xxxx External µ-Tune Unit.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 3110. ROT (ROTATOR) Jack You may control the antenna azimuth rotation (and rotation speed) using the Function buttons on the front panel when the optional DMU-xxxx Data Management Unit is connected. 11. BAND DATA Jack This 8-pin output jack provides band selection data which may be used for control of optional accessories such as the Linear Amplifier. 12. PACKET Jack This 5-pin input/output jack provides receiver audio and squelch signals, and accepts transmit (AFSK) audio and PTT control, from an external Packet TNC. Pinout is shown on page xx. The receiver audio level at this jack is approximately 100 mV (@600 Ohms). 13. RTTY Jack This 4-pin input/output jack provides connections for an RTTY terminal unit. Pinout is shown on page xx. The receiver audio level at this jack is at a constant 100-mV (@600 Ohms) level. FSK keying at this jack is accomplished by a closure of the SHIFT line to ground by the terminal unit. 14. PTT Jack This RCA input jack may be used to provide manual transmitter activation using a footswitch or other switching device. Its function is identical to the [MOX] button on the front panel. The same line is available at the PACKET and RTTY jacks for TNC control. Open-circuit voltage is +13.5 VDC, and closed-circuit current is 5 mA. 15. MIC (PATCH) Jack This RCA input jack accepts transmitter audio - either AFSK or voice - for transmission. This line is mixed with the microphone audio input line, so the microphone should be disconnected if using this jack and mixing is not desired. The optimum impedance is 500 ~ 600 Ohms, and the nominal input level should be 1 mV. 16. TRV Jack This RCA jack provides a low level RF output for use with a transverter. Maximum output is approximately –20 dBm (0.01 mW) at 50 Ohms.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 32 17. REC Jack This RCA jack provides low-level receiver audio output and transmit audio, for recording or external amplification. Peak signal level is 3 Vrms at 10 kOhms. 18. EXT ALC Jack This RCA input jack accepts negative-going external ALC (Automatic Level Control) voltage from a linear amplifier, to prevent over-excitation by the transceiver. Acceptable input voltage range is 0 to –4 VDC. 19. TX REQ Jack When this RCA jack shorted to ground, puts the FT-2000 into the transmit mode, and send out a steady CW carrier, for linear amplifier or manual antenna tuner adjustment. 20. TX GND Jack This RCA jack’s center pin is closed to ground while the transceiver's transmitter is engaged. It may be used for control of a peripheral device, most typically a linear amplifier. To enable this jack, please set Menu item “134 tGEn ETX-GND” to the “ENABLE” selection. The relay circuit of the FT-2000 used for this jack is capable of switching AC voltage of 100 Volts at up to 300 mA, or DC voltages or 60 V at 200 mA or 30 V at up to 1 Amp. 21. +13.8 V Jack This RCA output jack provides regulated, separately fused 13.8 VDC at up to 200 mA, to power an external device such as a packet TNC. Make sure your device does not require more current (if it does, use a separate power source). 22. AF OUT This gold-plated 3-contact jack provides dual-channel low-level receiver output, for recording or external amplification. Peak signal level is 3 Vrms at 10 k-Ohms. Main band (VFO-A) receiver audio is on the left channel (tip), and sub band (VFO-B) receiver audio is on the right channel (ring). A stereo amplifier or recorder is recommended, to record each receiver’s audio separately when dual reception is enabled (audio from either receiver, or both, may be used via this jack). The front panel [AF GAIN] knobs do not affect the signals at this jack.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 33 23. REM (REMOTE) Jack By plugging in the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad to this gold-plated jack, direct access to the FT-2000 CPU is provided for control functions such as contest memory keying, plus frequency and function control. 24. EXT SPKR This gold-plated two-contact output jacks provides receiving audio from the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers for an external loudspeaker or speakers, such as the SP-8. Inserting a plug into one of these jacks disables the corresponding internal loudspeaker. Impedance is 4 ~ 8 Ohms. 25. µ-TUNE Jack This 10-pin MINI-DIN jack used for control of the optional xxxx External µ-Tune Unit. 26. DMU Jack This 8-pin MINI-DIN jack accepts a cable connected to an optional DMU-xxxx Data Management Unit. 27. PGM (PROGRAM) Jack This jack is used for the factory. Please be not connected any equipment to this jack. 28. CAT Jack This 9-pin serial DB-9 jack allows external computer control of the FT-2000. Connect a serial cable here and to the RS-232C COM port on your personal computer (no external interface is required). 29. KEY Jack This 1/4-inch phone jack accepts a CW key or keyer paddle. A 2-contact plug cannot be used in this jack. Key-up voltage is +5 V, and key-down current is 1 mA. Plug wiring is shown on page xx, and this jack may be configured for keyer, “Bug,” “straight key,” or computer keying interface operation via Menu item “053 A1A R-TYPE.” 30. DC IN Jack This 4-pin connector requires a 13.8-volt supply capable of 22 amperes continuous duty. Usually, connect the DC OUT plug to this jack. For DC operation, use the xx DC Cable
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 34with 25 A fuse. Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands Before turning on main power, please verify the following items once more.  Have you made all ground connections securely? See page xx for details.  Do you have your antenna(s) connected to the rear-panel Antenna jack(s)? See page xx for details.  Is your microphone (and/or key or paddle) connected? See page xx for details.  If using a linear amplifier, have all interconnections been successfully completed? See page xx for details.  Please rotate both [AF GAIN] controls to their fully counter-clockwise positions, to avoid a loud blast of audio when the transceiver turns on. See page xx for details.  Rotate the [RF PWR] control fully counter-clockwise, to set minimum power at first. See page xx for details.  If your AC mains power should suffer a significant fluctuation or interruption, we recommend that you go through a complete power-up cycle, in order to ensure that all circuits are properly initialized. To do this, be sure the front panel Power switch is turned off, then set the rear-panel Power switch to the “O” position. Now unplug the AC cable from the rear panel of the transceiver, and wait ten seconds. Here is the start-up procedure: 1. Plug the AC cable back in, set the rear-panel [POWER] switch to “I.” 2. Press and hold in the front-panel [POWER] switch for one second to turn the transceiver on. 3. The transceiver will start up on 7.000.00 MHz LSB, and normal operation may resume. Note: To turn power off, press and hold in the front panel [POWER] switch for one second. 4. Rotate the [AF GAIN] knob to set a comfortable audio level on incoming signals or noise. Clockwise rotation of the [AF GAIN] knob increases the volume level. Note: When using headphones, start by rotating the [AF GAIN] knob counter-clockwise, then bring the volume level up after you put the headphones on. This will minimize the chance of damage to your hearing caused by an unexpectedly-high audio level. 5. Press the [MAIN RX] button to engage the Main (VFO-A) receiver; the imbedded
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 35LED will glow Green. Advice:  If you press the [MAIN RX] button when the imbedded LED is already glowing Green, the LED will now blink on and off; this indicates that the Main (VFO-A) receiver is temporarily muted. Just press the [MAIN RX] button once more to restore Main (VFO-A) receiver operation.  Press the [SUB RX] button to engage Dual Reception (using the Sub (VFO-B) receiver in addition to the Main (VFO-A) receiver). When you press the [SUB RX] button, its imbedded LED will glow green; pressing this button once more will turn off the Sub (VFO-B) receiver, and the impeded LED will glow dark. Use the Sub receiver’s [SUB AF GAIN] knob to adjust the Sub (VFO-B) receiver volume level. 1. Press the [BAND] button corresponding to the Amateur band on which you wish to begin operation. Advice:  One-touch selection of each Amateur band between 1.8 and 50 MHz is provided.  The FT-2000 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, which permits you to store up to three favorite frequencies and modes onto each band’s VFO register. For example, you may store one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and USB, then recall these VFOs by successive, momentary presses of the [14] MHz band button. Each Amateur band button may similarly have up to three frequency/mode settings applied.  If you press the (VFO-A) [BAND] button, the [SUB VFO-B] knob may be used as a band selection knob. If you press the (VFO-A) [MHz] button, rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob allows frequency navigation in 1 MHz steps. Depending on the setting of the (VFO-A) [BAND], (VFO-A) [MHz], and [A/B] buttons, the function of the [SUB VFO-B] knob will change. Please see page xx for more details. 1. Press the [ANTENNA 1/2] button to select the appropriate antenna for the band in use; alternatively, if one is connected, you may also press the [RX] antenna selection button. Two TX/RX antennas may be connected, or one RX-only antenna. Advice: Once you have made your antenna selection, that antenna is “remembered” by the microprocessor in conjunction with the VFO register (frequency and mode) in use when you chose that particular antenna. 2. Press the appropriate [MODE] button to select the desired operating mode.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 36Advice:  By convention in the Amateur bands, LSB is used on the 7 MHz and lower bands (with the exception of 60 meters), while USB is utilized on the 14 MHz and higher bands.  When changing modes from SSB to CW, you will observe a frequency shift on the display. This shift represents the BFO offset between the “zero beat” frequency and the audible CW pitch (tone) you can hear (the pitch is programmed by the [PITCH] knob), even though the actual tone that you hear is not changing. If you do not want this frequency shift to appear when changing modes from (for example) USB to CW, use the Menu item “060 A1A FRQDISP,” described on page xx.  When operating on the FM mode, rotate the [SQL] (Squelch) knob clockwise just to the point where the background noise is just silenced. This is the point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals. Excessive advancement of the [SQL] knob will degrade the ability of the receiver to detect weak signals. Adjustment of the Sub band (VFO-B) Squelch is accomplished using the Sub [SQL] knob. 1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to tune around the band, and begin normal operation. Advice:  Clockwise rotation of the Main Tuning Dial knob increases the operating frequency, one “step” of the synthesizer at a time; similarly, counter-clockwise rotation of the Main Tuning Dial knob will decrease the frequency. Two steps, one “normal” and one “fast,” are available on each operating mode. Pressing the [FAST] button engages the “Fast” tuning selection. Operating Mode 1 Step 1 Dial Rotation LSB, USB, CW, RTTY, PKT(LSB) 10Hz [100Hz] 10kHz [100kHz] AM, FM, PKT(FM) 100Hz [1kHz] 100kHz [1MHz] [ ] : [FAST] switch set to “ON”  It is possible to separate the frequency change over one dial rotation, while operating solely on the CW mode, using the Menu items “115 tun DIALSTP,” and “116 tun CW FINE.” See page xx  If you want to navigate quickly, so as to effect rapid frequency change, there are several techniques available: • Direct keyboard frequency entry of the frequency (see page xx). • Use the [SUB VFO-B] knob to tune in 1 MHz steps (see page xx). • Use the microphone’s Up/Down scanning keys, if your microphone is so
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 37equipped (see page xx). Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band (U.S. version only) The FT-2000 includes the capability for transmission and reception on the five spot frequencies assigned to the Amateur Service in the United States. To operate on the 5 MHz band: 1. Press the [V/M] button once to enter the “Memory” mode (a memory channel number “USx” will appear on the Multi-Display Window in the display. 2. Press the [M CH] button. The LED imbedded in the button will glow red to signify that rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob will allow selection the memory channel. Advice: If the memory channel selection seems not to be operating, check see if the orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob is illuminated. If so, pressing the [A/B] button will cause the orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob to go out. Now, press the [M CH] button to begin memory channel selection. 3. Memory channels “US1” through “US5” are pre-programmed, at the factory, with the permitted frequencies in the 5 MHz band, and the USB mode is automatically selected on these channels. 4. To exit from 60-meter operation and return to the VFO mode, just press the [V/M] button. Note: The frequencies and operating mode for 5 MHz band operation are both fixed, and may not be changed. CLAR (Clarifier) Operation on Main (VFO-A) The [TX CLAR], [RX CLAR], [CLEAR] buttons and [SUB VFO-B] knob are used to offset either the receive, transmit, or both frequencies from their settings on the Main band (VFO-A) frequency (the Clarifier does not affect the Sub band (VFO-B), however). The four small numbers on the Multi-Display Window show the current Clarifier offset. The Clarifier controls on the FT-2000 are designed to allow you to preset an offset (up to ±9.990 kHz) without actually retuning, and then to activate it via the Clarifier’s [RX CLAR] and [TX CLAR] buttons. This feature is ideal for following a drifting station, or for setting small frequency offsets sometimes utilized in DX “Split” work. Here is the technique for utilizing the Clarifier: 1. Press the [RX CLAR] button. In the Multi-Display Window, “RX” notation will appear, and the programmed offset will be applied to the receive frequency.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 382. Rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob will allow you to modify your initial offset on the fly. Offsets of up to ±9.990 kHz may be set using the Clarifier. To cancel the Clarifier operation, press the [RX CLAR] button. The “RX” notation will disappear from the display. Advice: Turning the Clarifier Off simply cancels the application of the programmed offset from the receive and/or transmit frequencies. To clear out the programmed Clarifier offset altogether, and reset it to “zero,” press the [CLEAR] button. The programmed offset is displayed in the small multi-channel window of the frequency display. TXCLAR Without changing the receive frequency, you may alternatively apply the Clarifier offset to the transmit frequency (typically, for “split” DX pile-ups). See page xx for details. Quick Point The Tuning Offset Indicator provides a graphical representation of the Clarifier offset. On CW, the Tuning Offset Indicator is used for CW Center Tuning, instead of Clarifier Offset, as the transceiver is configured at the factory. If you wish to change this, so that the Clarifier Offset is also displayed on CW, use the following procedure: 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “010 diSP BAR SEL. 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select “CLAr (Clarifier)” (replacing the default “C-tn (CW TUNING)” selection). 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. LOCK You may lock the setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob, to prevent accidental frequency change. To lock out the Main Tuning Dial knob, just press the [LOCK] button that is located to the right of the Dial. To unlock the Dial setting, and restore normal tuning, just press the [LOCK] button once more.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 39DIM The illumination level of the analog meter and frequency display may be reduced, if you are using the transceiver in a dark environment where high brightness is not desired. To reduce the illumination level, press the [DIM] button, located to the left of the analog meter. To restore full brightness, press the [DIM] button once more. You may also customize the amount of brightness reduction engaged by the pressing of the [DIM] button, and may use different brightness levels for different front panel areas. Menu item “008 diSP DIM MTR” adjusts the brightness level of the analog meter; while menu item “009 diSP DIM VFD” sets the brightness levels of the frequency display (these settings are effective only when the [DIM] button is pressed). Convenient Features Dual Receive The FT-2000 is capable of simultaneous reception on the same amateur band, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers, in what is called the Dual Receive mode. Especially useful for DX work, here is the operating procedure for Dual Receive operation. 1. While receiving on the Main band (VFO-A), engage the Sub (VFO-B) receiver by pressing the [SUB RX] button, located to the upper left of the [SUB VFO-B] knob. You will now be receiving on the two frequencies shown on the frequency display. 2. Adjusting the volume: To adjust the Main (VFO-A) audio level, rotate the Main [AF GAIN] knob. To adjust the Sub (VFO-B) audio level, rotate the Sub [AF GAIN] knob. In both cases, clockwise rotation of the knob will increase the volume level. 3. Press the [B] button. Within five seconds (blinking the orange) of pressing the [B] button, to enable the capability to change the operating mode for the Sub (VFO-B) band. 4. Having pressed the [B] button in the previous step, you may also press the [BAND] buttons to select the operating band on which you want to set up the Sub (VFO-B) receiver. 5. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to adjust the Main (VFO-A) frequency, and rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to adjust the Sub (VFO-B) frequency. 6. To cancel Dual Receive operation, and receive just on the Main (VFO-A) receiver, press the [SUB RX] button; the imbedded green LED will go out, and monoband
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 40operation on the Main (VFO-A) receiver will resume. Note: Please remember that, while the [B] mode button is blinked (five seconds), any mode or band changes will still be applied to the Sub band (VFO-B), whether or not Dual Receive is engaged. Quick Point: By convention in the Amateur bands, LSB is used on the 7 MHz and lower bands (with the exception of 60 meters), while USB is utilized on the 14 MHz and higher bands. Advice:  When operating in Dual Receive, the manner in which the audio is fed to the left and right sides of your headphones (Stereo, Monaural, or Mixed) may be configured using Menu item “088 rout HEADPHN” (see page xx).  When changing modes from SSB to CW, you will observe a frequency shift on the display. This shift represents the BFO offset between the “zero beat” frequency and the audible CW pitch (tone) you can hear (the pitch is programmed by the [PITCH] knob), even though the actual tone that you hear is not changing. If you do not want this frequency shift to appear when changing modes from (for example) USB to CW, use the Menu item “060 A1A FRQDISP,” described on page xx.  When operating on the FM mode on the Sub band (VFO-B), rotate the SUB [SQL] knob clockwise just to the point where the background noise is just silenced. This is the point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals. Excessive advancement of the SUB [SQL] knob will degrade the ability of the receiver to detect weak signals. Adjustment of the Main band (VFO-A) Squelch is accomplished using the Main [SQL] knob. Using Headphones for Dual Receive To take advantage of dual reception, you will want to connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack. Like the AF GAIN control, headphone audio mixing can also be configured as desired from Menu item “088 rout HEADPHN.” Three audio mixing schemes are selectable as follows: SEP: Audio from the Main band (VFO-A) receiver is heard only in the left ear, and Sub band (VFO-B) receiver audio solely in the right ear. Con1: Audio from both Main band (VFO-A) and Sub band (VFO-B) receivers can be heard in both ears, but Sub band (VFO-B) audio is attenuated in the left ear and Main band (VFO-A) audio is attenuated in the right ear. Con2: Audio from both Main band (VFO-A) and Sub band (VFO-B) receivers are combined and heard equally in both ears “Monaural” mode).
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 41 Sideband Diversity Reception Here you receive a single AM signal through the two receivers, each receiving the opposite sideband. Skywave-propagated signals often show phase distortion in this mode, but it gives you a view of the entire passband, from which you can then select the best sideband for listening (or for SWL Dx’ing, you may want to listen to both sidebands at the same time, to get the best copy). On groundwave signals, where the phase of the sidebands is likely to be the same, there is an interesting sense of depth to the signal. To tune in a signal using this mode, you should have stereo headphones connected to the front panel PHONES jack.  Set the Main band (VFO-A) to either LSB or USB mode, and tune for zero beat on the desired signal.  Press the [A>B] button to copy this mode and frequency into the Sub band (VFO-B), then press the mode button to select the opposite sideband for the Main band (VFO-A).  If using headphones, set the headphone mixing scheme to the “Con1” mode via the Menu item “088 rout HEADPHN,” and activate dual reception.  Adjust the [AF GAIN] knob(s) to balance the volume of the two receivers.  If interference is present on one of the channels, you may have to turn its [AF GAIN] knob to suppress that channel (or press the green RX LED/button to disable the receiver with the sideband experiencing interference). Otherwise, try changing the headphone audio mixing scheme to “Con2” or “SEP” in the Menu item “088 rout HEADPHN,” for different effects (or try settings with similar effects on your external amplifier). Although you don’t get the “stereophonic” effect in the monaural mode, the two signals are still mixed, offering the potential for much better copy than in regular AM or even single-sideband ECSS modes. Bandwidth Diversity Reception This mode involves receiving the same signal through two different bandpass filters. The frequency and mode of both the Main band (VFO-A) and Sub band (VFO-B) are the same. The Main band (VFO-A) can be set up for a wide bandpass, using the [WIDTH] knobs, and the Sub band (VFO-B) for a narrow bandpass, resulting in a spatial perception of the channel. Although any mode (except FM) can be used, CW offers the widest array of choices, and perhaps the most startling effects on crowded channels. Stereo headphones or an external stereo speaker are recommended for this mode. To
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 42set up the transceiver for bandwidth diversity reception:  Select the desired mode on the Main band (VFO-A).  Tune to the signal of interest.  Press the [A>B] button to copy this mode and frequency into the Sub band (VFO-B).  If using headphones, set the headphone mixing scheme to the “Con1” mode via the Menu item “088 rout HEADPHN,” and activate dual reception.  Adjust the [AF GAIN] knob(s) to balance the volume of the two receivers.  Now try manipulating the [SHIFT] and [WIDTH] knobs to observe the interesting effects of bandwidth diversity. Polarity Diversity Similar in concept to the bandwidth diversity capability just described, another interesting capability of the FT-2000 is the ability to use two different antennas on the same frequency, using dual reception. for example, you might have a horizontal Yagi on the main band, and a vertical antenna on the sub band, then lock the two frequencies together and engage dual reception. Frequently, the fading observed on the HF bands is not so much a change in ionization level, but rather a shift in the polarization of the signal as it travels to and from the ionosphere. Having an opposite-polarization antenna available can fill in the signal during deep fades, and you may then transmit on whichever antenna is providing the strongest signal at the moment (see the discussion below on Split Frequency operation). P.BACK (Audio Playback) from Main (VFO-A) Receiver Once engaged by the operator, the FT-2000 begins the automatic recording of the last 30 seconds of incoming receiver audio on the Main band (VFO-A). This capability is especially useful for confirming a callsign that may have been difficult to copy due to noise or QRM, etc. Recording Press and hold in the [F7(P.BACK)] button for two seconds to initiate recording; “REC” icon will appears in the display to confirm that recording is in progress. The recorder will store up to 30 seconds of the Main band (VFO-A) received audio, and will retain the most-recent 30 seconds of audio on a running basis. Pressing the [F7(P.BACK)] button once more will halt the recording, and the “REC” icon will go out.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 43Note: When the transceiver is turned off, the contents of the recording memory are erased! Playback Press the [F7(P.BACK)] button momentarily, after recording has been halted, to begin playback of the recorded audio; “PLAY” icon will appear in the display to confirm that playback is in progress. The last 30 seconds of audio will be heard in the speaker or headphones. If you do not intervene, the entire 30 seconds will be played back, after which the playback will stop automatically. To halt playback at any time, just press the [F7(P.BACK)] button momentarily again. The next time you press the [F7(P.BACK)] button, it will pick up the playback where you left off. P.BACK feature from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad The [P/B] key of the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad can also serve as a remote-control recording/playback switch. Operation is described below. Recording Press and hold in the FH-2’s [P/B] key for two seconds to initiate recording. “REC” icon will appears in the display to confirm that recording is in progress. Press the FH-2’s [P/B] key momentarily to halt recording; the “REC” icon will go out. You may also press the front panel’s [F7(P.BACK)] button (momentarily) to halt recording, as well. When the transceiver is turned off, the contents of the recording memory are erased. Playback Press the FH-2’s [P/B] key momentarily, after recording has been halted, to begin playback of the recorded audio; “PLAY” icon will appear in the display to confirm that playback is in progress.. The last 30 seconds of audio will be heard in the speaker or headphones. If you do not intervene, the entire 30 seconds will be played back, after which the playback will stop automatically. To halt playback at any time, just press the [P/B] key momentarily again. The next time you press the [P/B] key, it will pick up the playback where you left off. You may also press the front panel’s [F7(P.BACK)] button (momentarily) to play back the recorded audio, as well. “MY Bands” Operation When operating on an Amateur Band, it is possible to use the [BAND] buttons to
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 44engage the use of the [SUB VFO-B] knob for Amateur band selection. The “My Bands” feature allows you to select several Amateur bands, and make only those bands available for selection via the [SUB VFO-B] knob. This feature can be very useful in a contest, where the 10/18/24 MHz band are not used, or if you do not have antennas for some bands. “My Bands” Setup 1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “121 tun MY BAND.” 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to choose a band that you wish to skip (omit) from the band-selection loop (when using the [SUB VFO-B] knob for band selection). The available choices are 1.8/3.5/7/10/14/18/21/24/28/50/GE (General Band)/AU (Transverter). 4. Press the [ENT] button to set the omission command to ON. “E” (Enable) notation at the right of the band notation change to “d” (disable). 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select/deselect as many bands as you like. Note: The “ON” command sets the selected band to be skipped, while the “OFF” command sets the selected band to be included in the band-selection list. Return “d” notation to “E.” 6. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to lock in the new configuration and exit to normal operation. Advice: “My Band” feature is effected to both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) bands. “My Band” Operation 1. Press the (VFO-A) [BAND] button; the imbedded LED will glow Red, if you operate the “My Band” feature on the Main band (VFO-A). Advice: If the “My Band” feature on the Main band (VFO-A) seems not to be operating, check see if the orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob is illuminated. If so, pressing the [A/B] key will cause the orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob to go out. Now, press the (VFO-A) [BAND] button to begin “My Band” feature. 2. Press the (VFO-B) [BAND] button; the imbedded LED will glow Orange, if you operate the “My Band” feature on the Sub band (VFO-B). 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to choose the Amateur band on which you wish to
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 45operate. Only those Amateur bands that have not been skipped will appear as you scroll through the bands. Band Stack Operation The FT-2000 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, that permits you to store up to three favorite frequencies and modes onto each band’s VFO register. For example, you may store one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and USB, then recall these VFOs by successive, momentary presses of the [14] MHz band button. Each Amateur band key may similarly have up to three frequency/mode settings applied. Both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) systems have their own, independent, band stacks. A typical setup, for the 14 MHz band, might be arranged like this: 1. Program 14.0250 MHz，CW Mode, then press the [14] MHz band button; 2. Program 14.080 MHz，RTTY Mode, then press the [14] MHz band button; 3. Program 14.195 MHz, SSB Mode, then press the [14] MHz band button. With this configuration, successive momentary presses of the [14] MHz band button will allow you to toggle sequentially through these three VFOs. C.S (Custom Switch) An often-used Menu mode selection may be brought out to the front panel’s [C.S] button. C.S Setup 1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode; the Menu list will appear on the display. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the Menu item you want to be able to access via the [C.S] button. 3. Press and hold in the [C.S] button for two seconds to lock in your selection. 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new configuration and exit to normal operation. Menu Selection Recall via [C.S] button Press the [C.S] button. The programmed Menu item will appear on the display. You may now rotate the [SUB
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 46VFO-B] knob to change the setting of this menu item. Press the [MENU] button for two seconds, when you are done, to save the new configuration and exit to normal operation. Rotator Control Functions When using a YAESU model G-800DXA, G-1000DXA, or G-2800DXA rotator (not supplied), it is possible to control it from the front panel of the FT-2000.  Press and hold in the [ENT] button (one of the [BAND] button) for two seconds. The frequency display area will change over to the “Rotator Control” configuration.  Press either the [F2(CH-2)] button or the [F3(CH-3)] button to rotate the antenna. Pressing the [F2(CH-2)] button will cause rotation to the left (counter-clockwise), while pressing the [F3(CH-3)] button will cause rotation to the right (clockwise).  Press the [F6(DEC)] button or the [F7(P.BACK)] button to control the speed of rotation. Pressing the [F6(DEC)] button will cause slower rotation, while pressing the [F7(P.BACK)] button will speed up rotation. Usually, you will be using the “100%” setting. When you are through exercising rotator control, press the [ENT] button momentarily. The frequency display will return to the main display field. More Frequency Navigation Techniques Keyboard Frequency Entry You may enter operating frequencies, for either the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) bands, using the front panel band/frequency selection keys. Example 1: Enter 14.250.00 MHz into the Main band (VFO-A): 1. Press the [ENT] button to engage the direct frequency entry process. Now, beginning with the “10 MHz” digit of the frequency (the leftmost digit), we will enter the required digits of the frequency. 2. Press, in order, the digits of the operating frequency, using the [BAND] buttons (which have the frequency-entry digit or decimal point on the right side of the slash bar). In this example, enter [1.8/1]  [10/4] [GEN/.]  [3.5/2]  [14/5]  [50/0]  [50/0]  [50/0]  [50/0] The decimal point after the “MHz” portion of the frequency must be entered, but no decimal point is required after the “kHz” portion. 3. Press the [ENT] button once more. A short “beep” will confirm that the frequency entry was successful, and the new operating frequency will appear on the Main
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 47(VFO-A) frequency display fields. Example 2: Enter 7.100.000 MHz into the Sub band (VFO-B): 1. Press the [B] button. 2. Within five seconds (blinking the imbedded orange LED) of pressing the [B] button, press the [ENT] button to engage the direct frequency entry process. Now, beginning with the “10 MHz” digit of the frequency (the leftmost digit), we will enter the required digits of the frequency to be entered into the Sub band (VFO-B) register. 3. Press, in order, the digits of the operating frequency, using the [BAND] buttons (which have the frequency-entry digit or decimal point on the right side of the slash bar). In this example, enter [21/7]  [GEN/.]  [1.8/1]  [50/0]  [50/0]  [50/0]  [50/0]  [50/0] 4. Press the [ENT] button once more. A short “beep” will confirm that the frequency entry was successful, and the new operating frequency will appear on the Sub (VFO-B) frequency display fields. Advice: If you attempt to enter a frequency outside the operating range of 30 kHz ~ 60 MHz, the microprocessor will ignore the attempt, and you will be returned to your previous operating frequency. If this happens, please try again, taking care not to repeat the error in the frequency entry process. Using the [SUB VFO-B] knob You may change the Main band (VFO-A) frequency in 1 MHz steps. If you press the (VFO-A) [BAND] button, the 1 MHz steps will be applied to the Main band (VFO-A) frequency. The imbedded LED in the (VFO-A) [BAND] button will glow Red in the latter case. When tuning in 1 MHz steps, clockwise rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob will increase the frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will decrease the frequency. Using the UP/DOWN switches of the optional MD-200A8X Base Station Microphone The UP/DOWN switches on the optional MD-200A8X Base Station Microphone may also be used for manually scanning upward or downward in frequency, respectively. The microphone’s UP/DOWN switches utilize the tuning steps of the Main Tuning Dial knob; moreover, when the microphone’s [FAST] key is pressed, the tuning rate increases by a factor of ten, in a manner similar to the effect of the transceiver’s front-panel [FAST] button.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 48Advice: In the AM and FM modes, you may independently set the tuning steps when using the UP/DOWN switches. To set new tuning steps, use Menu items “118 tun AM STEP” and “119 tun FM STEP.” IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) The IPO feature selects the characteristic of the receiver RF amplifier depending on the receiving signal. 1. Press the [IPO] button several times to set the desired characteristic of the receiver RF amplifier, per the chart below. AMP1: Amplifies the receiving signal in the low distortion RF amplifier. AMP2: Amplifies the receiving signal in the high gain RF amplifier. OFF: Bypass the RF amplifier. The selected receiver RF amplifier indicates at the IPO column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display. ATT Even with the IPO function on, extremely strong local signals or high noise can still degrade reception. In such situations, you can use the [ATT] button to insert 6, 12, or 18-dB of RF attenuation in front of the RF amplifier.  Press the [ATT] button several times to set the desired attenuation level, per the chart below. OFF: Attenuator is Off -6 dB: The incoming signal power is reduced by 6 dB (Signal voltage reduced by 1/2) -12 dB: The incoming signal power is reduced by 12 dB (Signal voltage reduced by 1/4) -18 dB: The incoming signal power is reduced by 18 dB (Signal voltage reduced by 1/8) The selected attenuation level indicates at the ATT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display.  To restore full signal strength through the Attenuator circuit area, press the [ATT] button to the “OFF” position. Advice:  The Attenuator effects to both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) bands.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 49 If background noise causes the S-meter to deflect on clear frequencies, press the [ATT] button until the S-meter drops to about “S-1.” This setting optimizes the trade-offs between sensitivity, noise, and interference immunity. Also, once you have tuned in a station you want to work, you may want to reduce sensitivity further (or add more attenuation) by pressing the [ATT] button to a more setting. This reduces the strength of all signals (and noise) and can make reception more comfortable, important especially during long QSOs. When looking for weak signals on a quiet band, you will want maximum sensitivity, so the IPO should be disabled and the [ATT] button should be set to “OFF.” This situation is typical during quiet times on frequencies above 21 MHz, and when using a small or negative-gain receiving antenna on other bands. RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes) The RF Gain controls provide manual adjustment of the gain levels for the receiver RF and IF stages, to account for noise and/or signal strength conditions at the moment. 1. The Main [RF GAIN] knob should, initially, be rotated to the fully clockwise position. This is the point of maximum sensitivity, and counter-clockwise rotation will gradually reduce the system gain. 2. The Sub [RF GAIN] knob operates identically to the Main [RF GAIN] knob. The effects of counter-clockwise rotation of the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s RF Gain control may be observed visually on the Sub band (VFO-B) S-meter. Advice:  As the [RF GAIN] knob is rotated counterclockwise to reduce the gain, the S-meter reading will rise. This indicates that the AGC voltage being applied to the receiver (to reduce the gain) is increasing.  Rotating the [RF GAIN] knob control to the fully counter-clockwise position will essentially disable the receiver, as the gain will be greatly reduced. In this case, as well, the S-meter will appear to be “pegged” against the right edge of the analog S-meter scale.  The Sub [RF GAIN] knob operates identically to the Main [RF GAIN] knob. The effects of counter-clockwise rotation of the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s RF Gain control may be observed visually on the Sub band (VFO-B) S-meter. Advice: Reception frequently can be optimized by rotating the [RF GAIN] knob slightly counter-clockwise to the point where the incoming noise level is just about the same as the “stationary” meter needle position as set by the adjustment of the [RF GAIN] knob.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 50This setting ensures that excessive gain is not being utilized, without so much gain reduction that incoming signals cannot be heard. Quick Point: The RF Gain control, along with the IPO and Attenuator features, all affect the system receiver gain in different ways. As a first step in dealing with high noise or a crowded, high-level signal environment, the IPO generally should be the first feature engaged, if the frequency is low enough to allow the preamplifier to be bypassed. Thereafter, the RF Gain and Attenuator features may be employed to provide precise, delicate adjustment of the receiver gain so as to optimize performance fully. Advanced Interference-Suppression Features: RF Front End The FT-2000 includes an unmatched array of RF selectivity-enhancing features. Please study the material below carefully, so as to understand the various features completely. Using the VRF (Variable RF Front-end Filter) The VRF system is a high-performance RF front-end preselector that has high Q factor and lower insertion loss. VRF provides outstanding rejection of out-of-band signals, and if low gain in your antenna system causes insertion loss to be a critical factor, you may wish to use VRF. 1. Press the [VRF] button momentarily. “VRF” icon will appear at the FLT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display, and the VRF system will be engaged, centered on your current Amateur band. 2. You may rotate the [VRF] knob to skew the position of the VRF system relative to your operating frequency. Because the VRF system is relatively broad, although still much narrower than the fixed bandpass filter), you may not hear much difference in the background noise or signal quality when you make minor adjustments. However, if you have receiving problems associated by a very strong signal, rotation of the [VRF] knob may help reduce the strength of the interfering station, allowing improved reception of the desired signal.  After moving the passband of the VRF system manually, you may re-center it on the current Amateur band by pressing and holding in the [VRF] button for two seconds. 3. To switch VRF off, press the [VRF] button until the “VRF” icon will change to “THRU” at the FLT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display, and the VRF circuit will be removed from the incoming received signal path.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 51Advice:  The VRF filter effects to both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) bands.  The VRF Filter operation will be memorized independently on each VFO in the VFO stack. Quick Point: The VRF filter, utilizing high-quality coils and capacitors that provide high Q, yields a bassband that is approximately 20% to 30% the width of a traditional, fixed bandpass filter. As a result, significantly more unwanted signal rejection is provided. Within each Amateur band, 64 adjustment steps are provided (50 MHz: 8 steps), if you wish to skew the response in a particular direction so as to enhance interference rejection even more. Interference Rejection (Signals Off Frequency by Just a Few kHz) R.FLT (Roofing Filters) Narrow-band Roofing Filters of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, and 3 kHz bandwidths are provided in the first IF, right after the first mixer. These filters provide protection fort the 2nd mixer, DSP, and other circuitry that follow and can dramatically improve reception on a very crowded band (during a contest, etc.). Typically, the AUTO selection mode is satisfactory for most operating situations, but in an extremely crowded phone band you may wish to select, for example, the 3 kHz roofing filter for SSB operation. Press the [R.FLT] button to toggle the Roofing Filter selection. AUTO  15 kHz  6 kHz  3 kHz  AUTO Advice:  The Roofing filter effects to the Main band (VFO-A) only.  As you repeatedly press [R.FLT] button, you will observe notation at the R.FLT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display, denoting the Roofing Filter currently in use.  Typically, this selection will be set to “AUTO.”  The Roofing Filter selection will be memorized independently on each VFO in the VFO stack. Quick Point:  The “AUTO” selection of the Roofing Filter is based on the operating mode. However, you may override the automatic selection, if band conditions warrant a different (usually, a tighter) selection.  The AUTO mode Roofing Filter selections are shown below: AM/FM/FM-PKT 15kHz
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 52LSB/USB/PKT 6kHz CW/RTTY 3kHz  When the Roofing filter mode is set to “AUTO” and the Noise Blanker is turned On, the Roofing Filter bandwidth will automatically be set to 15 kHz, as this setting provides the most effective noise blanking. However, you still may override the automatic setting, and select a more narrow Roofing Filter. Noise blanking may be compromised, however, with a tighter Roofing Filter in the line. Terminology: A “Roofing Filter,” as its name implies, places a “Roof” over the receiver’s IF system bandwidth. This “Roof” protects the circuitry downstream from the first mixer from interference, just as a roof on a house protects the contents from rain and snow. Interference Rejection (Signals within 3 kHz) CONTOUR Control Operation The Contour filtering system provides a gentle perturbation of the IF filter passband, so as to suppress or enhance certain frequency components modestly, so as to enhance the natural-sounding received signal. 1. Press the [CONTOUR] button. The Contour characteristic will appear in the display to confirm that the Contour filter is engaged. 2. Rotate the [CONTOUR] knob to achieve the most natural-sounding audio reproduction on the incoming signal. 3. To cancel Contour tuning, press the [CONTOUR] button once more. Advice:  The Contour filter effects to the Main band (VFO-A) only.  The Contour filter’s level (either nulling or peaking) may be adjusted using Menu item “089 rdSP CNTR LV.” The factory default setting is –15.  The bandwidth over which the Contour filter effect is applied may be adjusted using Menu item “090 rdSP CNTR WI.” The factory default setting is 10.  When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is connected, the Audio Scope (on the “Oscilloscope” page) is particularly useful when adjusting the Contour control. Not only can you see the effect of the notch/peak of the Contour system, but you also can see the position of the notch/peak with respect to frequency components of interest on the incoming signal. You may then observe (on the Audio Scope) the effect of the Contour control while listening to the effect on the signal, and this will help build your intuition on how best to use Contour tuning in the
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 53future. With reference to Figure (B), note the initial position (12 o’clock) of the [CONTOUR] knob when the [CONTOUR] button is pushed. You may observe the “indentation” in the receiver passband where the Contour filter is placing a low-Q “notch” (per the setting of Menu item “089,” referenced above). Counter-clockwise rotation (to the left) of the [CONTOUR] knob causes the indentation to move towered a lower frequency within the passband, while clockwise rotation (to the right) causes the indentation to move toward a higher frequency within the passband. By removing interference or unwanted frequency components on the incoming signal, it is possible to make the desired signal rise out of the background noise/interference, enhancing intelligibility. Quick Point: The steep slopes of the DSP filtering can, when adjusted aggressively, impart an unnatural sound to an incoming signal. Oftentimes, though, a narrow bandwidth is not the key to improving copy; the incoming signal itself may have undesirable or excessive frequency components, especially in the low-frequency range around 400 Hz. By judicious use of the Contour filter, the “shoulder” of the passband response may be altered, or components removed from within the passband, allowing the desired signal to rise above the background noise and interference in a manner not obtainable with other filtering systems. IF SHIFT Operation (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM Modes) IF Shift allows you to vary the DSP filter passband higher or lower, without changing the pitch of the incoming signal, so as to reduce or eliminate interference. Because the carrier tuning frequency is not varied, there is no need to re-tune the operating frequency when eliminating the interference. The total passband tuning range for the IF Shift system is ±1 kHz. Rotate the [SHIFT] knob to the left or right to reduce the interference. Advice:  The [SHIFT] knob effects to the Main band (VFO-A) only. However, you may shift the Sub band (VFO-B) filter passband via Menu item “041 S-iF LSB SET” through “048 S-iF PKT-USB.”  The position of the IF Shift can be observed on the display. Referring to Figure (A), note the depiction of the IF DSP filter as the thick line, with
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 54the [SHIFT] knob in the 12 o’clock position. In Figure (B), an interfering signal has appeared inside the original passband. In Figure (C), you can see the effect of rotating the [SHIFT] knob so as to reduce the interference level by moving the filter passband so that the interference is outside of the passband. WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT Modes) The IF Width tuning system allows you to vary the width of the DSP IF passband, so as to eliminate interference. Moreover, the bandwidth may actually be expanded from its default setting, should you wish to enhance incoming signal fidelity when interference on the band is low. Rotate the [WIDTH] knob to adjust the bandwidth. Counter-clockwise rotation reduces the bandwidth, while clockwise rotation increases the bandwidth. Advice:  The IF Width effects to the Main band (VFO-A) only.  The bandwidth of the IF width can be observed on the display. Referring to Figure B, you can see the default bandwidth with the [WIDTH] knob set to the 12 o’clock position. By rotating the [WIDTH] knob to the left, the bandwidth will narrow (see Figure (A)), while rotation of the [WIDTH] knob to the right, as depicted in Figure (C), will widen the bandwidth. The default bandwidths, and total bandwidth adjustment range, will vary according to the operating mode: SSB Mode 200 Hz ~ 4.0 kHz (bandwidth at 12 o’clock position of [WIDTH] knob: 2.4 kHz). CW/RTTY/PKT Modes 25 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz (bandwidth at 12 o’clock position of [WIDTH] knob: 500 Hz). Using IF Shift and Width Together The IF Shift and Variable IF Width features together form a very effective interference-fighting filtering system. For example, in Figure (A) you can see how interference has appeared both on the high and low sides of the desired signal. By rotating the [WIDTH] knob, as shown in Figure (B), the interference from one side can be eliminated, and by re-positioning the
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 55[SHIFT] knob (Figure (C)), the interference on the opposite side can be removed, without re-introducing the interference previously eliminated in Figure (B). Advice: For best interference reduction, the Width and Shift features are the primary tools you should use. After narrowing the bandwidth (Width) and/or adjusting the center of the passband (Shift), the Contour control may also yield additional signal-enhancement benefits on the net residual bandwidth. What’s more, the IF Notch Filter (see the next section) may also be utilized, inconjunection with the three other filter systems, to significant advantage. IF Notch Filter Operation (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM Modes) The IF Notch filter is a highly-effective system that allows you to slice out an interfering beat note or other carrier signal from inside the receiver passband. 1. Press the [NOTCH] button. The Notch characteristic will appear in the display to confirm that the Notch filter is engaged. 2. First in beginning, rough center frequency of the IF Notch Filter is adjusted by the outer [COARSE] knob, next fine center frequency is adjusted by the inner [FINE] knob. 3. First in beginning, rough center frequency of the IF Notch Filter is adjusted by the outer [COARSE] knob, next fine center frequency is adjusted by the inner [FINE] knob. 4. Rotate the [COARSE] knob to null out the interfering carrier by roughly, next rotate the [FINE] knob to null out the interfering carrier by fine. 5. To switch the IF Notch filter off, press the [NOTCH] button once more. The Notch characteristic will turn off, confirming that the IF Notch filter is no longer operating. Advice:  The IF Notch filter effects to the Main band (VFO-A) only.  The width of the IF Notch null may be adjusted using Menu item “091 rdSP NOTCH W.” Both “Wide” and “Narrow” selections are available, with “Narrow” providing the least disruption of the “desired” signal.  When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is connected, the effect of the IF Notch filter may be observed on the Audio Scope (on the “Oscilloscope” page). The Notch will be observed as a “dip” in the noise platform observed. What’s more, the “Waterfall” display may be used to observe the effect of the IF Notch filter,
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 56which will appear as a white area in the colored background area. The tuning rate for the IF Notch is somewhat slow, allowing precise adjustment, so the use of the Waterfall display to confirm proper adjustment is highly recommended. The performance of the IF Notch filter is shown in Figure (A), where the effect of rotation of the [NOTCH] knobs is depicted. In Figure (B) you can see the notching effect of the IF Notch filter as you rotate the [NOTCH] knobs to eliminate the incoming interference. Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation The Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) system is designed to reduce the level of random nose found on the HF and 50 MHz band, and it is especially effective during SSB operation. By rotating the [DNR] knob, any of sixteen different noise-reduction algorithms can be selected; each of these algorithms was create for dealing with a different noise profile, and you will want to experiment with the DNR system to find the best setting according to the noise currently being experienced. 1. Press the [DNR] button. “DNR” icon will appear in the display, confirming that the DNR system is engaged. 2. Rotate the [DNR] knob to select the setting that most effectively reduces the noise level. 3. To disable the DNR system, press the [DNR] button once more. The “DNR” icon will turn off, confirming that the DNR system is not active. Advice: The Digital Noise Reduction effects to the Main band (VFO-A) only. NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection Main band (VFO-A) “One-Touch Narrow” Operation Pressing the [NAR] button provides one-touch, mode-specific selection of a narrow IF DSP filter setting that does not depend on the setting of the [WIDTH] knob. Pressing the [NAR] button once more returns the bandwidth control to the Width/Shift system. The factory default bandwidths are: SSB Mode Pressing the [NAR] button selects a bandwidth of 1.8 kHz. CW/RTTY/PKT Modes Pressing the [NAR] button selects a bandwidth of 300 Hz.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 57AM Mode Pressing the [NAR] button selects a bandwidth of 6 kHz. FM Mode (28/50 MHz Bands) Pressing the [NAR] button selects a bandwidth of 9 kHz. Advice:  When the narrow bandwidth is selected, “NAR” icon will appear in the display and reduce the bandwidth on the WIDTH indicator in the display.  The bandwidth applied when the [NAR] button is pressed may be adjusted using the Menu item. This allows you to customize a quick-switch “Narrow” bandwidth matching your operating needs ( __: Default). SSB mode: Menu item “103 rdsP SSB NAR” 200/400/600/850/1100/1350/1500/1650/1800/1950/2100/2250 Hz CW mode: Menu item “094 rdsP CW NARR” 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz PSK mode: Menu item “097 rdsP PSK NAR” 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz RTTY mode: Menu item “100 rdsP RTY NAR” 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz  When the [NAR] button has been pushed so as to engage the narrow filter, the [WIDTH] knob will be disabled, but IF Shift still is operational. For many applications, you may find that simple adjustment of the [WIDTH] knob, instead of engaging the Narrow filter, may be satisfactory for interference reduction.  When you press the [NAR] button in the FM mode, both the transmit and receive bandwidths are narrowed. Note: When the [NAR] button is pressed, the [WIDTH] knob no longer functions. Sub band (VFO-B) “One-Touch Narrow” Operation 1. Press the [B] button. 2. Within five seconds (the imbedded LED will blinks orange) of pressing the [B] button, press the [NAR] button to toggle the bandwidth wide and narrow. When the narrow bandwidth is selected, “NAR” icon will appear in the display. MODE Wide Narrow SSB 2.4 kHz 1.0 kHz CW/RTTY/PSK 2.4 kHz 1.0 kHz (or 500 Hz/300 Hz)* AM 9 kHz 6 kHz FM 25 kHz (±5.0 kHz Dev.) 12.5 kHz (±2.5 kHz Dev.)
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 58*: When the optional YF-122C (500 Hz) or YF-122CN (300 Hz) CW narrow filter is installed. In the FM mode, both the transmit and receive bandwidths are changed by the [NAR] button. Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation The Digital Notch Filter (DNF) is an effective beat-cancelling filter that can null out a number of interfering beat notes inside the receiver passband. Because this is an Auto-Notch feature, there is no adjustment knob associated with this filter. Advice: If a very strong interfering carrier is encountered, we recommend you first use the IF Notch filter, as it is the most effective notching tool in the receiver section. 1. Press the [DNF] button. “DNF” icon will appear in the display, confirming that the DNF system is engaged. 2. To cancel DNF operation, press the [DNF] button once more. The “DNF” icon will turn off, confirming that the Digital Notch Filter is no longer in operation. Advice: The Digital Notch Filter effects to the Main (VFO-A) band only. IF Noise Blanke (NB) Operation The FT-2000 includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition systems. Main band (VFO-A) NB Operation 1. Press the [NB] button momentarily to reduce a short pulse noise such as from switching transients, automobile ignitions and power lines. “NB” icon will appear in the display to confirm that the Narrow-NB is operating. Press and hold the [NB] button for two seconds to reduce a longer duration man-made pulse noise. “NB” icon will blink five second, then appear continuously, to confirm that the Wide-NB is operating. 2. Advance the [NB] knob to the point where the offending noise is best reduced or eliminated. 3. To end Noise Blanker operation, press the [NB] button once more. The “NB” icon will turn off, confirming that the Noise Blanker is no longer in operation. Advice: When the Roofing filter mode is set to “AUTO” and the Noise Blanker is turned On, the Roofing Filter bandwidth will automatically be set to 15 kHz.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 59Sub band (VFO-B) NB Operation  Press the [B] button.  Within five seconds (the imbedded LED will blinks orange) of pressing the [B] button, press the [NB] button momentarily to reduce a short pulse noise such as from switching transients, automobile ignitions and power lines. “NB” icon will appear in the display to confirm that the Narrow-NB is operating.  Within five seconds (the imbedded LED will blinks orange) of pressing the [B] button, press and hold the [NB] button for two seconds to reduce a longer duration man-made pulse noise. “NB” icon will blink five second, then appear continuously, to confirm that the Wide-NB is operating.  To end Noise Blanker operation, press the [B] button, then press the [NB] button. The “NB” icon will turn off, confirming that the Noise Blanker is no longer in operation. Advice: The NB point of the Sub (VFO-B) band Noise Blanker adjusts via Menu item “035 GEnE SNB LVL.” Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception AGC (Automatic Gain Control) The AGC system is designed to help compensate for fading and other propagation effects, with characteristics that can be of particular value on each operating mode. The basic objective of AGC is to maintain a constant audio output level once a certain minimum threshold of signal strength is achieved. Main (VFO-A) Band AGC Selection Press the [AGC] button several times to select the desired receiver-recovery time constant. You will observe notation at the AGC column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display, denoting the AGC receiver-recovery time currently in use. For most operation, we recommend the “AUTO” mode. Sub (VFO-B) Band AGC Selection 1. Press the [B] button. 2. Within five seconds (the imbedded LED will blinks orange) of pressing the [B] button, press the [AGC] button several times to select the desired receiver-recovery time constant. You will observe notation at the AGC column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display, denoting the AGC receiver-recovery time currently in use. For most operation, we recommend the
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 60“AUTO” mode. Pressing the [AGC] button allows selection of the desired receiver-recovery time constant. Normally, the “AUTO” selection is satisfactory for most situations, but in the event of operation on a crowded band where you wish to receive a weak signal, you may wish to change the setting (to FAST, for example). The AUTO mode selections are: Operation Mode AUTO AGC Selection LSB SLOW USB SLOW CW FAST AM FAST FM FAST RTTY SLOW PKT(FM) FAST PKT(LSB) SLOW Advice: If the AGC receiver-recovery time is set to the “Off,” the S-meter will no longer deflect. Additionally, you will likely encounter distortion on stronger signals, as the IF amplifiers and the following stages are probably being overloaded. Quick point: Several specs of AGC performance may be configured via the Menu. However, because AGC can have such a profound impact on overall receiver performance, we generally do not recommend any changes to the AGC Menu selections Terminology: Automatic Gain Control, or AGC, is a circuit that senses the incoming signal strength, and then limits the gains of the RF and IF stages so as to keep the output audio volume at a more-or-less constant level. AGC also protects the RF, IF, Audio, and DSP stages from overload, as it limits the signal strength that is allowed to flow, irrespective of the input signal level. SLOPED AGC Operation In traditional AGC systems, the audio output from the transceiver becomes essentially fixed once the threshold for AGC action is reached (usually several dozen dB above the no-signal noise floor). The FT-2000, however, includes an innovative Sloped AGC system on the Main band (VFO-A) receiver, that allows the audio volume to rise and fall slightly according to signal strength. Although the rise/fall are not dramatic, they
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 61are sufficient to allow you to use your ear to discern and separate signals according to signal strength, not just audio frequency. Using Sloped AGC 1. Press the [MENU] button momentarily to enter the Menu mode. 2. Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “087 rout AGC SLP.” 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to change the setting to “SLP.” 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. You will now be using the Sloped AGC system. Mute Feature (Main (VFO-A) Band) There may be occasions, during Dual Receive operation, when you want to silence the Main (VFO-A) receiver temporarily so as to concentrate on what’s being received on the Sub (VFO-B) receiver. The Mute feature makes this simple to accomplish. Press the Main [RX] LED/switch. The Main (VFO-A) receiver will be silenced, and the green LED in the [RX] switch will blink. To restore reception on the Main (VFO-A) receiver, just press the blinking [RX] switch/LED once more. SSB/AM Mode Transmission 1. The operating mode is selected using the [MODE] buttons to the left of the Main Tuning Dial knob, and the VFO (A or B) to which the selection is applied is selected by the [A] or [B] button above the [MODE] buttons. Usually, the [A] button glow Red, signifying Main band (VFO-A) is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button will cause its indicator to blinks Orange for five second, signifying Sub band (VFO-B) adjustment. Therefore, press the [A] or [B] button to select the desired VFO, then press the [LSB] or [USB] button to select one of the SSB modes. For AM operation, press the [AM/FM] button several times until the imbedded LED will glow red. Quick Point:  By convention, LSB is used in the 7 MHz and lower Amateur bands for SSB communication, and USB is used on the 14 MHz and higher bands (the 10 MHz band is used for CW and data modes only).  When the [AM/FM] button will glows orange, it shows FM operation 1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to adjust the operating frequency. Alternatively,
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 62if using the optional MD-200A8X Desktop Microphone, you may use the Up/Down scanning buttons to sweep up or down the current band. 2. Press the microphone’s PTT (Push To Talk) switch to begin transmission; speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. Advice:  The “TX” indicator will light up in the frequency display area, confirming that transmission is in progress.  When transmitting in the AM mode, rotate the [RF PWR] knob so as to set a maximum (carrier) power output of 25 Watts. 1. In the SSB mode, adjust the microphone amplifier gain to match the microphone and your voice level, set the [METER] switch to the “ALC” position, close the PTT switch, speak into the microphone in a normal voice level, and adjust the [MIC] (gain) knob so that the ALC voltage (displayed on the right meter) stays within the ALC zone of the meter (up to 2/3 or full scale deflection) on voice peaks. Advice: The microphone gain of the AM mode has been programmed that should be satisfactory for most situations at the factory. However, using Menu item “049 A3E MICGAIN,” you may set a different fixed value, or choose the “Ur” option, which then lets you use the front panel [MIC] knob to set the microphone gain in the AM mode. In this case, the [MIC] knob should not be advanced to the point where the ALC meter deflects. In many cases, the same setting as used on SSB will be satisfactory. 2. Release the PTT switch at the end of your transmission. The transceiver will return to the receive mode. Advice:  ALC meter deflection may be caused by excessive drive power, but also by reflected power detected in the antenna system. If the impedance presented to the transceiver is different from 50 Ohms, ALC meter action may be observed that is not related to the proper setting of the [MIC] (gain) knob. Therefore, we recommend that you make [MIC] knob adjustments into a dummy load or antenna system presenting an impedance very close to 50 Ohms.  Rotate the [RF PWR] knob to set the desired power output. Clockwise rotation of the [RF PWR] knob will increase the power. The adjustment range is between 5 Watts and 100 Watts, and you should always use the minimum power necessary for maintaining reliable communications.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 63 When performing tests (such as the setup of the [MIC] or [RF PWR] knobs), be sure to check the frequency before transmitting, so as to avoid interference to others who may already be using the frequency.  Four techniques for exercising Transmit/Receive control are provided on the FT-2000, and you may choose the technique(s) that best suit your operating needs:  Pressing the microphone’s PTT switch will engage the transmitter.  The rear panel PTT jack may be connected to a foot switch or other manual switching device in order to engage the transmitter.  Pressing the front panel [MOX] button will lock the transmitter on. Press the [MOX] button again to return to receive.  The VOX (Voice Operated Xmit) circuit will engage the transmitter automatically when you speak into the microphone. For details of VOX operation, see page xx. Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner The Automatic Antenna Tuner (hereinafter referred to as the “ATU”) built into each FT-2000 is crafted to ensure a 50-Ohm load for the final amplifier stage of the transmitter. We recommend that the ATU be used whenever you operate on the FT-2000. Advice:  The ATU of the FT-2000, being located inside the station, only adjusts the impedance presented to the transceiver at the station end of your coaxial cable feedline. It does not “tune” the SWR at the antenna feedpoint itself. When designing and building your antenna system, we recommend that every effort be made to ensure a low SWR at the antenna feedpoint.  The ATU of the FT-2000 includes 100 memories for tuning data. Eleven of these memories are allocated, one per Amateur band, so that each band has at least one setting preset for use on that band. The remaining 89 memories are resaved for the 89 most-recent tuning points, for quick frequency change without the need to retune the ATU.  The ATU in the FT-2000 is designed to match impedance within the range of 16.5 Ohms to 150 Ohms, corresponding to an SWR of 3:1 or less (HF amateur bands, 6 m amateur band: 25 Ohms to 100 Ohms, corresponding to an SWR of 2:1 or less). Accordingly, simple non-resonant whip antennas, along with random-length wires and the “G5RV” antenna (on most bands) may not be within the impedance
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 64matching range of the ATU. ATU Operation 1. Rotate the [RF PWR] knob fully clockwise (to the right). 2. Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to set the radio to desired operating frequency within the Amateur band. 3. Press the [TUNE] button momentarily to place the ATU in the transmit line (no adjustment/tuning will occur yet). “TUNER” icon will appear in the display. Quick Point: The momentary press of the [TUNE] button will turn the tuner on, and the microprocessor will automatically select the tuning point closest to the current operating frequency. 4. Press and hold in the [TUNE] button for two seconds to begin automatic tuning. The transmitter will be engaged, and the “TUNER” icon will blink while tuning is in progress. When the optimum tuning point has been reached, the radio will return to receive, and the “TUNER” icon will again glow steadily (instead of blinking). 5. While tuning around the band using the Main Tuning Dial knob, you will observe that the “TUNER” icon blinks momentarily every 10 kHz. This momentary blinking indicates that a new tuning window has been entered. If you want to save tuning data associated with this 10 kHz window, repeat step 4 (above) for each such window. On bands like 1.8 MHz where the impedance may change rapidly, the storage of a number of tuning points is recommended. 6. To disconnect the ATU from the transmit line, press the [TUNE] button momentarily. The “TUNER” icon will turn off, confirming that the ATU has been turned off. In the “Off” mode, the transceiver will be directly connected to the coaxial cable connected to your antenna, and will operate based on whatever impedance is present at the station end of the coax. Advice: The ATU is connected both to the transmitter and the receiver, and its natural RF selectivity has a beneficial effect in rejecting out-of-band energy during reception. Accordingly, we recommend that the ATU be left “On” at all times. Quick Point:  As shipped from the factory, only one ATU alignment point is saved on each Amateur band. This was memorized during the final alignment and performance
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 65verification stages on the production line.  The momentary flickering of the “TUNER” icon occurs whenever you cross over into a new 10 kHz ATU memory window. Note: Although transmitter power is decreased to 100 Watts (maximum) during tuning, by all means please check the operating frequency before beginning the tuning process, to be sure you are not interfering with others who may already be using the frequency. Terminology: Antenna Tuner Memories: The microprocessor of the ATU makes a note of the positions of the tuning capacitors and the selected inductors, and stores the data for each 10 kHz window in which tuning has occurred. This eliminates the need to re-tune every time you return to a frequency on which you already have completed the tuning process. About ATU Operation Figure 1 depicts a situation where normal tuning via the ATU has been successfully completed, and the tuning data has been stored in the ATU memory. The antenna system as seen by the transmitter is shown. In Figure 2, the operator has changed frequency, and “HI SWR” icon has become appeared. The operator presses and holds in the [TUNE] button for two seconds to begin impedance matching using the ATU. If a high SWR conditions exists (above 3:1), corrective action must be taken in the antenna system to bring the impedance closer to 50 Ohms. Besides the fact that the ATU will refuse to memorize settings on frequencies where the SWR exceeds 3:1, the high SWR may indicate a mechanical failure in the feed system, and such failures can lead to the generation of spurious signals causing TVI, etc. About ATU Memories SWR (Post-tuning) Less than 1.5:1 The tuning settings are committed to the ATU memory. SWR (Post-tuning) Greater than 1.5:1 Tuning data will not be retained in memory. If you return to the same frequency, the tuning process must be repeated. SWR (Post-tuning) Greater than 3:1
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 66The HI SWR LED will light up, and tuning settings, if achieved, will not be memorized. Please investigate and resolve the high SWR condition before attempting further operation using this antenna. The high SWR may indicate a mechanical failure in the feed system, and such failures can lead to the generation of spurious signals causing TVI, etc. Lithium Battery Replacement The memories for the ATU are backed up by a common Lithium backup battery (type CR2032 or equivalent). After two or more years of heavy use, you may notice that the tuner memories are not being maintained, and that you have to re-tune when returning to a frequency on which you had previously stored tuning data. In this case, please replace the ATU Backup Battery using the following procedure: 1. Turn the transceiver’s main [POWER] switch “off.” 2. Unplug the AC cable from the rear panel’s (~AC IN) jack. 3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the three screws from each side of the transceiver and three screws from the top edge of the rear panel. Slide the top case toward to the rear about 1/2 inch (1 cm), then remove the top case. 4. Turn the transceiver up side down. 5. Remove the seven screws affixing the bottom case, and then remove the bottom case (Figure 2). 6. Locate the Lithium battery on the left side of the Control Unit (Figure 3). 7. Turn the BACKUP switch “off.” 8. Follow the guidelines in Figure 4, and remove the old battery, replacing it with a new one of the identical type. 9. Connect the AC cable to the rear panel’s (~AC IN) jack. 10. Turns the rear panel’s [POWER] switch “on,” then turn the front panel [POWER] switch “on.” 11. Turn the BACKUP switch “on.” 12. Turns the front panel [POWER] switch “off,” then the rear panel’s [POWER] switch “off.” 13. Unplug the AC cable from the rear panel’s (~AC IN) jack. 14. Replace bottom case and its seven screws removed in step 5, and then replace the top case and its nine screws removed in step 3. 15. ATU Backup Battery replacement is now complete.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 67Quick Point: When the ATU Backup Battery is replaced, all tuner memories will be erased, and new sets of tuning data will have to be stored. Notes:  Use care in the handling and storage of the Lithium battery. It is small, and presents a choking hazard to small children; therefore keep such batteries out of the reach of children at all times. Do not dispose of Lithium batteries in fire, and do not attempt to re-charge them under any circumstances.  When opening/closing the case, take care with your screwdriver not to short out internal components, or touch them in a way that will cause them to short out against other components.  The exhaustion of the ATU backup battery of the FT-2000 is a normal “wear and tear” situation, and the loss of the backup voltage is not a “defect” or other condition covered by the Limited Warranty on this product. Accordingly, if you do not feel capable of replacing the battery, and ask a service shop to do so on your behalf, a service fee may apply. Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality Using the Speech Processor (SSB/AM Mode) The Speech Processor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output via a sophisticated compression technique. The result is improved intelligibility when conditions are difficult. 1. Adjust the [MIC] (gain) knob for SSB use, as described on page xx. 2. Rotate the [METER] switch fully to the left, so as to select “COMP” (Compression). 3. Press the [PROC] button momentarily. “PROC” icon will appear in the display, confirming that the Speech Processor is engaged. 4. Press the [PTT] switch on the microphone, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. Observe the deflection of the meter needle on the COMP meter scale. 5. Rotate the [PROC] knob so that the meter needle deflects to not more than “10 dB” on the COMP scale. 6. To switch the Speech Processor off, press the [PROC] button once more. The
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 68“PROC” icon will turn off, confirming that the Speech processor is turned off. Advice:  Excessive advancement of the [COMP] knob will result in a degradation of the transmitted signal’s signal-to-noise ratio, thereby reducing intelligibility at the other end of the circuit.  The Transmit Monitor is very helpful way of verifying proper adjustment of the compression level. Pressing the [MONI] button then adjusting the [MONI] knob for a comfortable listening level while you are transmitting, you will be able to hear the difference in sound quality as you make adjustments.  The [RF PWR] knob still controls the RF power output, whether or not the Speech Processor is engaged.  When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is connected, you may observe the effect of your [COMP] level adjustments by viewing the wave-form on the “Oscilloscope” page. Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth (SSB Mode) For transmission on SSB, a default bandwidth of 2.4 kHz is provided. This bandwidth provides reasonable fidelity along with good talk power, and is typical of the bandwidth used for decades during SSB transmission. However, the bandwidth may be varied by the operator, so as to provide different levels of fidelity or talk power, according to your preferences. Here’s how to adjust the transmitted bandwidth on SSB: 1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob so as to select Menu item “082 A3J TX BPF.” 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired bandwidth. The available selections are 3000/50-3000/100-2900/200-2800/300-2700/400-2600, and the default is 300-2700 Hz. 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Advice:  The Transmit Monitor is very helpful way of verifying the effects on fidelity of changing the bandwidth. Pressing the [MONI] button then adjusting the [MONI] knob for a comfortable listening level while you are transmitting, you will be able to
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 69hear the difference in sound quality as you make changes.  When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is connected, you may verify the effect of your adjustments of the transmitted bandwidth by observing the Audio Scope on the “Oscilloscope” page. Quick Points:  The higher fidelity associated with wide bandwidth will be particularly enjoyable on the low bands, during local rag-chew QSOs.  The “3000” setting is a special hi-fidelity setting, whereby the transmitted bandwidth is in excess of 3 kHz. This selection, in conjunction with judicious adjustment of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer (see next chapter) can provide truly outstanding fidelity and very natural-sounding audio.  When using the wider bandwidth selections (especially “3000”), the apparent power output from the transmitter may seem lower. This is because the available power from the transmitter is being distributed over a wider bandwidth, and the power detection circuitry does not compensate for the effect of the bandwidth selection (it is calibrated in the default 2.4 kHz bandwidth). Parametric Microphone Equalizer (SSB/AM mode) The FT-2000 includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer, that provides precise, independent control over the low-, mid-, and treble-ranges in your voice wave-form. Quick Point: The Parametric Equalizer is a unique technique for adjusting the signal quality. Because the three ranges may be adjusted so precisely, it is possible to craft a response that provides a more natural and pleasant sound than you have ever experienced before. The aspects of configuration that you may adjust on the Parametric Equalizer are: Center Frequency: The center frequency of each of the three bands may be adjusted. Gain: The amount of enhancement (or suppression) within each band may be adjusted. Q: The bandwidth over which the equalization is performed may be adjusted.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 70 1. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack. 2. Set the [RF PWR] knob to its minimum value, so as not to cause interference to other users during adjustment. Advice:  We recommend you consider connecting a dummy load to one of the Antenna jacks, and monitor your signal on a separate receiver, so as to prevent interference to other users.  You will have the best chance of hearing the effects of adjustments if you wear headphones while monitoring your transmitted signal. 1. Press the [MONI] button. 2. Press the [MENU] button momentarily. The Menu list will appear in the display. 3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to find the “EQ” Menu area, containing Menu items “122” through “130;” these parameter to the adjustment of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer. 4. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to perform adjustments to a particular Menu item. 5. Close the PTT switch, and speak into the microphone while listening to the effects of the changes you are making (in step 6). Because the overall effect on the sound will change with each adjustment you make, you should make several passes through each adjustment area, to be sure that you are achieving the optimum setting. 6. When you have completed all adjustments, press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new settings and exit to normal operation. If you only press the [MENU] button momentarily to exit, any changes you performed will not be stored. 3-Stage Parametric Equalizer Adjustments Center Frequency “122 tAUd EQ1-FREQ” “100” (Hz) ~ “700” (Hz) “125 tAUd EQ2-FREQ” “700” (Hz) ~ “1500” (Hz) “128 tAUd EQ3-FREQ” “1500” (Hz) ~ “3200” (Hz) Parametric Gain “123 AUd EQ1-LVL” “–10” (†10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) “126 tAUd EQ2-LVL” “–10” (†10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) “129 tAUd EQ3-LVL” “–10” (†10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) Q (Bandwidth)
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 71“124 tAUd EQ1-BW” “1” ~ “10” “127 tAUd EQ2-BW” “1” ~ “10” “130 tAUd EQ3-BW” “1” ~ “10” Voice Memory (SSB/AM/FM mode) You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-2000. The Voice Memory system includes four memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can hold is 20 seconds. Recording Your Own Voice in Memory 1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front panel [MODE] buttons. 2. Press the [F5(MEM)] button. Blinked “REC” icon will appear in the display. 3. Within five seconds of pressing the [F5(MEM)] button, press any of the buttons numbered [F1(CH-1)] through [F4(CH-4)] to select that memory storage register. If you do not press the PTT switch (see next step) within five seconds, the memory storage process will be cancelled. 4. Press the microphone’s PTT switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to record the message (such as “CQ DX, CQ DX, this is W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, Over”). Remember that the time limit for recording any message is 20 seconds. 5. Press the [F5(MEM)] button to terminate the message storage process. Checking Your Recording 1. Be sure that the front panel [MOX] button is “Off.” (The LED imbedded in the switch is turned off.) 2. Press the [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button (whichever one you just recorded in), and you will hear the contents of the voice memory you just recorded. Advice: You may rotate the main [AF GAIN] knob to adjust the playback level of the recording. Transmitting the Recorded Message 1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front panel [MODE] buttons. 2. Press the front panel’s [VOX] button. 3. Press the FH-2 [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button, depending on which memory register’s message you wish to transmit. If you hit the key again during playback, the message will be terminated.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 72 Voice Memory Operation from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad You may also utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-2000 from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad which plugging into the rear panel’s REM jack. When using the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, you may records the five memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of voice audio each. Recording Your Own Voice in Memory  Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front panel [MODE] selector buttons.  Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2.  Press any of the FH-2’s keys numbered [1] through [5] to select that memory storage register. If you do not press the PTT key (see next step) within five seconds, the memory storage process will be cancelled.  Press the microphone’s PTT switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to record the message (such as “CQ DX, CQ DX, this is W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, Over”). Remember that the time limit for recording any message is 20 seconds.  Press the FH-2’s [MEM] key to terminate the message storage process. Checking Your Recording  Be sure that the front panel [MOX] button is Off (The LED imbedded in the button is turned off).  Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key (whichever one you just recorded in), and you will hear the contents of the voice memory you just recorded. Advice: You may rotate the [AF GAIN] knob to adjust the playback level of the recording. Transmitting the Recorded Message  Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front panel [MODE] selector buttons.  Press the front panel’s [VOX] button.  Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key, depending on which memory register’s message you wish to transmit. If you hit the key again during playback, the message will be terminated.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 73MONITOR (SSB/AM/FM mode) You may listen to the quality of your transmitted signal using the Monitor feature. 1. Press the [MONI] button. “MONI” icon will appear in the display, indicating that the Monitor is turned on. 2. During transmission, rotate the [MONI] knob to adjust the audio level from the Monitor. Clockwise rotation of this knob will increase the volume level. 3. To switch the Monitor off again, press the [MONI] button once more. The “MONI” icon will turns off, confirming that the Monitor is now disengaged. Advice:  If you are using the speaker for monitoring, instead of headphones, excessive advancement of the [MONI] knob can cause feedback to occur. Additionally, this feedback can cause the VOX system to hang up in a loop, making it impossible to return to receive. Therefore, we recommend the use of headphones, if at all possible, or the minimum usable setting of the [MONI] knob, if the speaker must be used.  Because the Monitor feature utilizes a sampling of the transmitter’s IF signal, it can be very useful for checking the adjustment of the Speech Processor or Parametric Equalizer on SSB, and for checking the general signal quality on AM and FM. Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier (VFO-A Operation) For split TX/RX operation in “casual” pile-ups, where the split is less than 10 kHz, the TX Clarifier (Offset Tuning) feature may be utilized. 1. Press the [TX CLAR] button. “TX” icon will appear in the Multi-Display Window in the display. Quick Point: The Clarifier is frequently used for receiver offset tuning. However, for DX pile-ups where the DX station is using a split of less than 10 kHz, the TX Clarifier function is usually the quickest way to set the transmitter to the desired offset frequency. 2. Rotate the [CLAR] knob to set the desired transmitter offset. A maximum split of ±9.99 kHz may be set. 3. To exit from TX Clarifier operation, press the [TX CLAR] button once more. The “TX” icon will disappear from the Multi-Display Window.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 74Advice:  To listen to the pile-up calling the DX station, so as to find the station currently being worked, you may press the [RX CLAR] button. Once you have zeroed in on the station calling the DX (use the SPOT function on CW for precise alignment of your frequency), you may then press the [RX CLAR] button again to cancel the RX Clarifier, and return to reception on the DX station’s frequency.  Just as with receiver Clarifier operation, the amount of offset from the original VFO frequency will appear in the small display window.  As with receiver Clarifier operation, when you turn the TX Clarifier off the last-used offset is not lost, and will be available if you turn the TX Clarifier back on. To clear the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button. Clarifier Offset Bar Indicator A visual depiction of the relative offset of the Clarifier may be displayed, using the Bar Indicator. 1. Press the [MENU] button; the Menu list will appear in the display. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “010 diSP BAR SEL.” 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select “CLAr” form the available choices; the factory default is “C-tn.” 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Split-Frequency Operation A powerful capability of the FT-2000 is its flexibility in Split Frequency operation, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) frequency registers. This makes the FT-2000 especially useful for high-level DX-pedition use, as the Split operation capability is very advanced and easy to use. 1. Set the Main (VFO-A) frequency as desired. 2. Set the Sub (VFO-B) frequency. 3. Now press the [SPLIT] button. The front panel switch/LEDs will look like this: Main (VFO-A) [RX] switch “ON” (LED glows Green) [TX] switch “OFF” (LED Off) Sub (VFO-B) [RX] switch “OFF” (LED Off)
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 75[TX] switch “ON” (LED glows Red) During Split operation, the Main (VFO-A) register will be used for reception, while the Sub (VFO-B) register will be used for transmission. If you press the [SPLIT] button once more, Split operation will be cancelled. You may also press the [TX] switch located above and to the left of the Main Tuning Dial knob to return transmit frequency control to the Main (VFO-A) side, and thereby cancel Split operation. Advice:  During normal (non-split) VFO-A operation, you may simply press the Sub (VFO-B) [TX] switch (located above and to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob) to engage Split operation. The Sub [TX] indicator will glow Red when you press the switch.  During Split operation, pressing the [A<>B] button will reverse the contents of the Main and Sub VFOs. Press the [A<>B] button once more to return to the original frequency alignment.  During Split operation, if you press the [RX] switch above and to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob, you will engage Dual Receive operation, and now can listen to both sides of the DX pile-up, while transmitting on the Sub (VFO-B) frequency. This is very useful for maintaining the timing of your calls, while also monitoring both sides of the pile-up.  During Split operation, you may also listen the TX frequency temporarily while pressing the [TXW] button (below and to the left of the Main Tuning Dial knob).  It is possible to set different operating modes (for example, LSB and USB) on the two VFOs used during Split operation.  During Split operation, it also is possible to set the Main and Sub VFOs to different Amateur bands. Quick Split Operation The Quick Split feature allows you to set a one-touch offset of +5 kHz to be applied to your radio’s transmit frequency on the Sub (VFO-B), compared to the Main (VFO-A) frequency. 1. Start with regular transceiver operation on the Main (VFO-A) band. MAIN (VFO-A) [RX] switch “ON” (LED glows Green) [TX] switch “ON” (LED glows Red) SUB (VFO-B)
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 76[RX] switch “OFF” (LED Off) [TX] switch “OFF” (LED Off) 2. Press and hold in the SPLIT switch for two seconds to engage the Quick Split feature, and apply a frequency 5 kHz above the Main (VFO-A) frequency to the Sub (VFO-B) frequency register. Press and hold in the SPLIT switch for two seconds to increment the Main (VFO-A) frequency to +5 kHz. The VFO configuration will then be: MAIN (VFO-A) [RX] switch “ON” (LED glows Green) [TX] switch “OFF” (LED Off) SUB (VFO-B) [RX] switch “OFF” (LED Off) [TX] switch “ON” (LED glows Red) Quick Points:  The operating mode applied to the Sub (VFO-B) register will be the same as that in use on the Main (VFO-A) register.  The offset of the Sub (VFO-B) from the Main VFO (VFO-A) is programmed via the Menu, and is set to +5 kHz at the factory. Other offsets may be selected, however, using the following procedure: 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “031 gene Q SPLIT.” 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired offset. The available selections are -20kHz ~ +20kHz (factory default: +5 kHz). 4. When you have completed all adjustments, press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. If you only press the [MENU] button momentarily to exit, any changes you performed will not be stored. CW Mode Operation The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT-2000 include operation using both an electronic keyer paddle and a “straight key” or emulation thereof, as is provided by a computer-based keying device. Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key emulation) Operation
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 77Before start, connect your key line to the front and/or rear panel [KEY] jack, and be sure the [KEYER] button on the left side of the front panel is turned off for now. 1. Press the [CW] mode button to engage CW operation.  The operating mode is selected using the [MODE] buttons to the left of the Main Tuning Dial knob, and the VFO (A or B) to which the selection is applied is selected by the [A] or [B] button above the [MODE] buttons. Usually, the [A] button glow Red, signifying Main band (VFO-A) is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button will cause its indicator to blinks Orange for five second, signifying Sub band (VFO-B) adjustment. Therefore, press the [A] or [B] button to select the desired VFO, then press the [CW] button to select the CW mode.  If you press the [CW] button once more, after initially selecting CW, you will engage the “CW Reverse” mode (see page xx), whereby the “opposite” sideband injection is used, compared to the “normal” sideband. The CW LED will blink for three seconds if you select CW Reverse. 1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired operating frequency. 2. Press the [BK-IN] button to engage automatic activation of the transmitter when you close the CW key. “BK-IN” icon will appear in the display.  When you close your CW key, the transmitter will automatically be activated, and the CW carrier will be transmitted. When you release the key, transmission will cease after a brief delay; the delay time is user-programmable, per the discussion on page xx.  As shipped from the factory, the FT-2000 TX/RX system for CW is configured for “Semi-break-in” operation. However, using Menu item “057 A1A BK-IN,” you may change this setup for full break-in (QSK) operation, whereby the switching is quick enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of your transmission. This may prove very useful during contest and traffic-handling operations. 3. Operation using your CW key may now proceed. Advice:  You can monitor your sending by pressing the [MONI] button, and adjust the [MONI] knob for a comfortable listening level on the CW sidetone.  If you set the [VOX] and [BK-IN] buttons to Off, you may practice your sending without having the signal go out over the air (sidetone only).
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 78 If you reduce power using the [RF PWR] knob, the ALC meter reading will increase; this is normal and does not indicate any problem whatsoever (because increased ALC voltage is being used to lower the power). Terminology:  Semi-break-in This is a pseudo-“VOX” mode used on CW, whereby the closure of the CW key will engage the transmitter, and release of the key will allow the receiver to receiver after a short delay. No signals will be heard between the spaces between dots and dashes (unless the sending speed is extremely slow).  Full break-in Full break-in (Also known as “Full QSK”) involves very fast switching between transmit and receive, such that incoming signals may be heard between the dots and dashes as you send them. This allows you to hear a station that suddenly starts transmitting on your frequency, while you are in the midst of a transmission. Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer Connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the front or rear panel [KEY] jack. 4. Press the [CW] mode button to engage CW operation.  The operating mode is selected using the [MODE] buttons to the left of the Main Tuning Dial knob, and the VFO (A or B) to which the selection is applied is selected by the [A] or [B] button above the [MODE] buttons. Usually, the [A] button glow Red, signifying Main band (VFO-A) is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button will cause its indicator to blinks Orange for five second, signifying Sub band (VFO-B) adjustment. Therefore, press the [A] or [B] button to select the desired VFO, then press the [CW] button to select the CW mode.  If you press the [CW] button once more, after initially selecting CW, you will engage the “CW Reverse” mode (see page xx), whereby the “opposite” sideband injection is used, compared to the “normal” sideband. The CW LED will blink for three seconds if you select CW Reverse. 1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired operating frequency. 2. Press the [KEYER] button. “KEYER” icon will appear in the display, confirming that the built-in Electronic Keyer is now active.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 793. Rotate the [SPEED] knob to set the desired sending speed. Clockwise rotation of the [SPEED] knob will increase the keying speed.  When you press either the “Dot” or “Dash” side of your paddle, the transmitter will automatically be activated. 4. If you press the [BK-IN] button, “semi-break-in” operation (discussed previously) will be engaged. 5. CW operation utilizing your paddle may now commence.  When you utilize your keyer paddle, the transmitter will automatically be activated, and the CW characters (or a strong of dots and dashes) will be transmitted. When you release the keyer paddle contacts, transmission will cease after a brief delay; the delay time is user-programmable, per the discussion on page xx. Advice: If you reduce power using the [RF PWR] knob, the ALC meter reading will increase; this is normal and does not indicate any problem whatsoever (because increased ALC voltage is being used to lower the power). Full Break-in (QSK) Operation As shipped from the factory, the FT-2000 TX/RX system for CW is configured for “Semi-break-in” operation. However, using Menu item “057 A1A BK-IN,” you may change this setup for full break-in (QSK) operation, whereby the switching is quick enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of your transmission. 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “057 A1A BK-IN.” 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set this Menu item to “FuLL.” 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit. A number of interesting and useful features are available during Electronic Keyer operation. Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Space:Dash ) Ratio The Menu may be used to adjust the Weight for the built-in Electronic Keyer. The default weighting is 3:1 (a dash is three times longer than a dot or space). 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 802. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “059 AIA WEIGHT.” 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the weight to the desired value. The available adjustment range is for a Dot/Space:Dash ratio of 2.5 ~ 4.5 (default value: 3.0). 4. When you are finished, press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the front and rear [KEY] jacks of the FT-2000. This permits utilization of Automatic Character Spacing (ACS), if desired, as well as the use of the electronic keyer via the front jack and a straight key or computer-driven keying line via the rear panel. 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “051 A1A F-TYPE” (for the front [KEY] jack) or “053 A1A R-TYPE” (for the rear-panel’s [KEY] jack). 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the keyer to the desired mode. The available selections are: OFF: The built-in Electronic Keyer is turned off (“straight key” mode). buG: Dots will be generated automatically by the keyer, but dashes must be sent manually. ELE: Both dots and dashes will be generated automatically when you use your paddle. ACS: Same as “ELEKEY” except that the spacing between characters is precisely set by the keyer to be the same length as a dash (three dots in length) 4. When you are finished, press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. CW Convenience Features CW Spotting (Zero-Beating) “Spotting” (zeroing in on another CW station) is a handy technique for ensuring that you and the other station are precisely on the same frequency. For everyday operation, the (CW) [PITCH] knob allows you to set the center of the receiver passband, as well as the offset pitch of your CW carrier signal, to the tone pitch you prefer to listen to. The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may also be moved so you can adjust your
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 81receiver frequency to center the incoming station on the pitch corresponding to that of your transmitted signal. Using the SPOT System While pressing the front panel’s [SPOT] button, the Spot tone will be heard. This tone corresponds to the pitch of your transmitted signal, and if you adjust the receiver frequency to match the pitch of the received CW signal to that of the Spot tone, your transmitted signal will be precisely matched to that of the other station. Release the [SPOT] button, the Spot tone is turned off. Advice:  In a tough DX pile-up, you may actually want to use the SPOT system to find a “gap” in the spread of calling stations, instead of zeroing in precisely on the last station being worked by the DX station. From the DX side, if a dozen or more operators (also using Yaesu’s SPOT system) all call precisely on the same frequency, their dots and dashes merge into a single, long tone that the DX station cannot decipher. In such situations, calling slightly higher or lower may get your call through.  The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may be utilized for CW frequency adjustment, as well. Its configuration is set via Menu item “010 diSP BAR SEL” at the factory, the Tuning Offset Indicator is already set up for the “CW TUNE” selection. Quick Points:  The CW Spotting process utilizes the Spot tone or the Tuning Offset Indicator, with the actual offset pitch being set by the [PITCH] knob on the front panel. The offset pitch may be set to any frequency between 300 Hz and 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz steps, and you can either match tones audibly (using the [SPOT] button) or align the receiver frequency so that the central red LED on the Tuning Offset Indicator lights up. Note that there are 21 “dots” on the Tuning Offset Indicator, and depending on the resolution selected, the incoming CW signal may fall outside the visible range of the bar indicator, if you are not reasonably close to the proper alignment of tones.  The displayed frequency, on CW, normally reflects the “zero beat” frequency of your offset carrier. That is, if you were to listen on USB on 14.100.00 MHz to a signal with a 700 Hz offset, the “zero beat” frequency of that CW carrier would be
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 8214.000.70 MHz; the latter frequency is what the FT-2000 displays, by default. However, you can change the display to be identical to that of what you would see on SSB by using Menu item “060 A1A FRQDISP” and setting it to “dIr” instead of its default “OFSt” setting. Using CW Reverse If you experience a difficult interference situation, where an interfering station cannot readily be eliminated, you may wish to try receiving using the opposite sideband. This may throw the interfering station’s frequency in a direction that may lend itself more readily to rejection. To start, let’s use a typical example where you have set the CW mode (using the default “USB” injection) onto the Main (VFO-A) receiver.  Now be sure your mode selection is still set for the Main (VFO-A) register, and press the [CW] mode button once more. The “LSB” LED will blink for three seconds, indicating that the “LSB” injection side has now been selected.  When using Dual Receive, press the [B] button, then (within five seconds of pressing the [BN] button) press the [CW] button to engage CW Reverse on the Sub (VFO-B) receiver, in exactly the same was as for the Main (VFO-A) receiver. Press the [CW] mode button once more to return to the normal (USB) injection side and cancel CW Reverse operation (the “USB” LED will blink for three seconds). In the illustration, Figure A demonstrates the normal CW injection setup, using the USB side. In Figure B, CW Reverse has been engaged, so as to receive using LSB-side injection to eliminate interference. The beneficial effect of switching sidebands can clearly be seen in this example. Note  When CW Reverse is engaged, the Tuning Offset Indicator action will concurrently be reversed as to its indication.  When the incoming signal pitch tone is properly aligned, the central red LED lights up whether or not CW Reverse is engaged. CW Delay Time Setting During semi-break-in (not QSK) operation, the hang time of the transmitter, after you have finished sending, may be adjusted to a comfortable value consistent with your
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 83sending speed. This is the functional equivalent to the “VOX Delay” adjustment used on voice modes; however, this is an independent adjustment used on CW, so you don’t have to change the delay when changing from Voice to CW. The delay may be varied anywhere between 0 seconds ([DELAY] knob set fully counter-clockwise) to 5 seconds (fully clockwise). 1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable CW transmission (Menu item “057 A1A BK-IN” must be set to “SEni”). 2. Start sending, and adjust the [DELAY] knob so that the hang time is as you prefer for comfortable operation. Quick Point: The CW Delay feature is the functional equivalent to the “VOX Delay” adjustment used on voice modes; however, this is an independent adjustment used on CW, so you don’t have to change the delay when changing from Voice to CW. CW Pitch Adjustment Rotation of the front panel’s [PITCH] knob will allow adjustment of the center frequency of the receiver passband, as well as the pitch of your offset CW carrier, to the tone you prefer. The tone may be varied between 300 Hz and 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz steps. Terminology: CW Pitch: If you tuned to an exact “zero beat” on an incoming CW signal, you could not copy it (“Zero beat” implies a 0 Hz tone). Therefore, the receiver is offset several hundreds of Hz (typically), so as to allow your ear to detect the tone. The BFO offset associated with this tuning (that produces the comfortable audio tone) is called the CW Pitch. Contest Memory Keyer The FT-2000 in capable of the automatic sending of CW messages (as you might do in a contest). Two techniques for message storage are available: you may either send the desired message contents using your keyer paddle (“Message Memory”), or you may input the text characters using the Main Dial Tuning knob and [SUB VFO-B] knobs (“Text Memory”). Message Memory
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 84Five memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters total are provided (using the PARIS standard for characters and word length). Example: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (19 characters) Terminology: PARIS Word Length: By convention in the Amateur industry (utilized by ARRL and others), the length of one “word” of CW is defined as the length of the Morse Code characters spelling the word “PARIS.” This character (dot/dash/space) length is used for the rigorous definition of code speed in “words per minute.” Storing a Message into Memory 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the CW Memory Register into which you wish to store the message; for now, we are just selecting the message entry technique (Keyer entry). 020 tEy CW MEM1 021 tEy CW MEM2 022 tEy CW MEM3 023 tEy CW MEM4 024 tEy CW MEM5 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the selected Memory Register to “tyP2.” If you want to use your keyer paddle for message entry on all memories, set all five Menu items (#020 ~ 024) to “tyP2.” 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button to save the new settings and exit. Message Memory Programming (Using your Paddle) 1. Set the operating mode to CW. 2. Set the [BK-IN] button to Off. 3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer On by pressing the [KEYER] button, if necessary. 4. Press the [F5(MEM)] button on the front panel. 5. Press the [F1(CH1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to begin the memory storage process. 6. Send the desired message using your keyer paddle. 7. Press the [F5(MEM)] button once more at the end of your message. Up to 50 characters may be stored among the five memories. Note: you must exercise care in sending to ensure that the spaces between letters
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 85and words are accurately done; if your timing is off, the spacing may not come out right in the stored message. For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we recommend you set Menu item “051 A1A F-TYPE” and/or “053 A1A R-TYPE” to “ACS” (Automatic Character Spacing) while you are programming the keyer memories. Checking the CW Memory Contents 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off by the [BK-IN] button. 2. Press the [F1(CH1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to check your work. You will hear the results in the sidetone, but no RF energy will be transmitted. On-The-Air CW Message Playback 1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. Either Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depending on the setting of Menu item “057 A1A BK-IN.” 2. Press the [F1(CH1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to transmit the programmed message. Note: If you subsequently decide to use the “Text Memory” technique for memory storage, please note that the contents of a message stored using keyer puddle input will not be transferred over when you select “Text Memory technique” on a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting is set to “tyP1”). Transmitting in the Beacon Mode It is possible to transmit, repetitively in a “Beacon” mode, any message programmed either via paddle input or via the “Text” input method. The time delay between message repeats may be set anywhere between 0 and 255 seconds via Menu item “017 tEy BEACON.” If you do not wish the message to repeat in a “Beacon” mode, please set this Menu item to “off.” Press the [F1(CH1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button, depending on the register into which the Beacon message is stored. Repetitive transmission of the Beacon message will begin. Press one of these keys once more to halt the Beacon transmissions. TEXT Memory The four channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters total) may also be programmed using a text-entry technique. This technique is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured. Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K} (20 characters)
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 86Now we will utilize another powerful feature of the CW Memory Keyer. Example 2: 599 10 200 # K} (15 characters) Storing a Message into Memory  Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.  Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the CW Memory Register into which you wish to store the message; for now, we are just selecting the message entry technique (Keyer entry). 020 tEy CW MEM1 021 tEy CW MEM2 022 tEy CW MEM3 023 tEy CW MEM4 024 tEy CW MEM5  Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the selected Memory Register to “tyP1.” If you want to text message entry on all memories, set all five Menu items (#020 ~ 024) to “tyP1.”  Press and hold in the [MENU] button to save the new settings and exit. Text Message Programming 1. Press the [CW] mode button to set the operating mode to CW. 2. Be sure that Break-in is Off by pressing the [BK-IN] button, if necessary. 3. Press the [F5(MEM)] button on the front panel. 4. Press the [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to select the desired Message Memory Register into which you wish to program the text. 5. Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to set the cursor position and use the [Sub VFO-B] to choose the letter/number to be programmed in each slot of the memory. In the case of the second example above, the “#” character designates the slot where the Contest Number will appear. 6. Press the [F5(MEM)] button again once all characters have been programmed. Deleting Previously-stored Characters Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the last correct letter in the message. Now rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the “}” character; everything after the “}” character will be deleted. Checking the CW Memory Contents
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 871. Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off. 2. Press the [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to check your work. You will hear the results in the sidetone, but no RF energy will be transmitted. On-The-Air CW Message Playback 1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. Either Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depending on the setting of Menu item “057 A1A BK-IN.” 2. Press the [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to transmit the programmed message. Note: If you subsequently decide to use the “Message Memory” technique for memory storage, please note that the contents of a message stored using text input will not be transferred over when you select “Message Memory technique” on a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting is set to “tyP2”). Contest Number Programming Use this process if you are starting a contest, or of you somehow get out of sync with the proper number in the middle of a contest. 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “019 tEy CONTEST.” 3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to set the Contest Number to the desired value. 4. Press and hold the [MENU] button for two seconds more to store the new number and exit. Decrementing the Contest Number Use this process if the current contest number gets slightly ahead of the actual number you want to send (in case of a duplicate QSO, for example). Press the [F6(DEC)] button on the front panel. The current Contest Number will be reduced by one. Press the [F6(DEC)] button as many times as necessary to reach the desired number. If you go too far, use the “Contest Number Programming” technique desired above. Contest Memory Keyer from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad You may also utilize the CW message capability of the FT-2000 from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad which plugging into the rear panel’s REM jack. Message Memory Five memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters total are provided (using the
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 88PARIS standard for characters and word length). Example: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (19 characters) Storing a Message into Memory 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the CW Memory Register into which you wish to store the message; for now, we are just selecting the message entry technique (Keyer entry). 020 tEy CW MEM1 021 tEy CW MEM2 022 tEy CW MEM3 023 tEy CW MEM4 024 tEy CW MEM5 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the selected Memory Register to “tyP2.” If you want to use your keyer paddle for message entry on all memories, set all five Menu items (#020 ~ 024) to “tyP2.” 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button to save the new settings and exit. Message Memory Programming (Using Your Paddle)  Set the operating mode to CW.  Set the [BK-IN] button to Off.  Turn the internal Electronic Keyer On by pressing the [KEYER] button, if necessary.  Press the FH-2’s [MEM] key.  Press the [1] ~ [5] key on the FH-2 to begin the memory storage process.  Send the desired message using your keyer paddle.  Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2 once more at the end of your message. Up to 50 characters may be stored among the five memories. Note: you must exercise care in sending to ensure that the spaces between letters and words are accurately done; if your timing is off, the spacing may not come out right in the stored message. For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we recommend you set Menu item “051 A1A F-TYPE” and/or “053 A1A R-TYPE” to “ACS” (Automatic Character Spacing) while you are programming the keyer memories. Checking the CW Memory Contents
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 89 Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off.  Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to check your work. You will hear the results in the sidetone, but no RF energy will be transmitted. On-The-Air CW Message Playback  Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. Either Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depending on the setting of Menu item “057 A1A BK-IN.”  Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to transmit the programmed message. Note: If you subsequently decide to use the “Text Memory” technique for memory storage, please note that the contents of a message stored using keyer puddle input will not be transferred over when you select “Text Memory technique” on a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting is set to “tyP1”). TEXT Memory The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters total) may also be programmed using a text-entry technique. This technique is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured. Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K} (20 characters) Now we will utilize another powerful feature of the CW Memory Keyer. Example 2: 599 10 200 # K} (15 characters) Text Memory Storage 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the CW Memory Register into which you wish to store the message; we are now selecting the message entry technique (Text entry). 020 tEy CW MEM1 021 tEy CW MEM2 022 tEy CW MEM3 023 tEy CW MEM4 024 tEy CW MEM5 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the selected Memory Register to “tyP1.” 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new settings and exit.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 90Text Message Programming  Press the [CW] mode button to set the operating mode to CW.  Be sure that Break-in is Off by pressing the [BK-IN] button, if necessary.  Press the FH-2’s [MEM] key.  Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to select the desired Message Memory Register into which you wish to program the text.  Use the FH-2’s [<] and [>] keys to set the cursor position and use the [▲] and[▼] keys to choose the letter/number to be programmed in each slot of the memory. In the case of the second example above, the “#” character designates the slot where the Contest Number will appear. Advice: You may also use the Main Tuning Dial knob and the [SUB VFO-B] knobs to program the message characters.  Press the FH-2’s [MEM] key again once all characters have been programmed. Deleting Previously-stored Characters Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the last correct letter in the message. Now rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the “}” character; everything after the “}” character will be deleted. Checking the CW Memory Contents  Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off.  Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to check your work. You will hear the results in the sidetone, but no RF energy will be transmitted. On-The-Air CW Message Playback  Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. Either Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depending on the setting of Menu item “057 A1A BK-IN.”  Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to transmit the programmed message. Note: If you subsequently decide to use the “Message Memory” technique for memory storage, please note that the contents of a message stored using text input will not be transferred over when you select “Message Memory technique” on a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting is set to “tyP2”). Decrementing the Contest Number Press the FH-2’s [DEC] key momentarily, you may reduce the current Contest Number
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 91by one too. FM Mode Operation 1. Press the [AM/FM] button several times until the imbedded LED will glow orange, to select the FM operating mode. Quick Point: When the [AM/FM] button will glows red, it shows FM operation 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob (in the case of Main (VFO-A) operation) to select the desired operating frequency. If using the optional MD-200A8X Desk Microphone, pressing the [UP] or [DOWN] button will cause frequency change in 5 kHz steps. 3. Press the microphone’s PTT switch (or press the front panel [MOX] button) to transmit. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. Release the PTT or [MOX] switch to return to receive. 4. Adjustment of the microphone gain may be accomplished in two ways. At the factory, a default level has been programmed that should be satisfactory for most situations. However, using Menu item “071 F3E MICGAIN,” you may set a different fixed value, or choose the “ur” option, which then lets you use the front panel [MIC] knob to set the microphone gain in the FM mode. Advice:  The Transmit Monitor is another helpful way of verifying proper adjustment of the FM MIC Gain. By pressing the [MONI] button then adjusting the [MONI] knob for a comfortable listening level while you are transmitting, you will be able to hear the difference in deviation as you make adjustments.  FM is only used in the 28 MHz and 50 MHz Amateur bands covered in the FT-2000. Please do not use FM on any other bands. Repeater Operation The FT-2000 may be utilized on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters. 1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to the output frequency (downlink) from the repeater. 2. If CTCSS Tone operation is desired/needed, press and hold in the [AM/FM] button for two seconds to engage the CTCSS mode. 3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired CTCSS mode. If you just need to send the uplink encoding tone, select “tn.” For encode/decode operation, choose “ts” instead. The available choices are “OFF”  “tn”  “ts”  “OFF.” 4. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired CTCSS Tone to be used. A total
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 92of 50 standard CTCSS tones are provided (see the CTCSS Tone Chart). 5. Press the [AM/FM] Mode button to select the desired repeater shift direction. The selections are: “S”  “+”  “–“  “S” where “S” represents “Simplex” operation (not used on a repeater). 6. Press and hold in the [AM/FM] button for two seconds to exit from the repeater setup mode. 7. Close the microphone’s PTT switch (or press the [MOX] button) to begin transmission. You will observe that the frequency has shifted to correspond to the programming you set up in the previous steps. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level, and release the PTT switch or [MOX] button to return to the receive mode. Advice: The conventional repeater shift used on 29 MHz is 100 kHz, while on the 50 MHz band the shift may vary between 500 kHz and 1.7 MHz (or more). To program the proper repeater shift, use Menu items “073 F3E 28 RPT” (28 MHz) and “074 F3E 50 RPT” (50 MHz), as appropriate. You may also use “Tone Squelch” whereby your receiver will be kept silent until an incoming signal bearing a matching CTCSS tone is receiver. Your receiver’s squelch will then open in response to the reception of the required tone. 1. Rotate the Main tuning Dial to the output frequency (downlink) from the repeater. 2. Press and hold in the [AM/FM] button for two seconds to engage the CTCSS mode. 3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial to choose “ts”. The available choices are “OFF”  “tn”  “ts”  “OFF.” 4. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired CTCSS Tone to be used. A total of 50 standard CTCSS tones are provided (see the CTCSS Tone Chart). 5. Press and hold in the [AM/FM] button for two seconds. On the display, just below the “1 Hz” frequency digit, a small “d” will indicate that the Tone Decoder is engaged. Memory Operation Convenient Memory functions The FT-2000 contains ninety-nine regular memories, labeled “01” through “99,” nine special programmed limit memory pairs, labeled “P-1L/1U” through “P-9L/9U,” and
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 93five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories, labeled “C-1” through “C-5.” Each stores various settings, not only the Main band’s (VFO-A) frequency and mode (See below). By default, the 99 regular memories are contained in one group; however, they can be arranged in up to six separate groups, if desired. Quick Point: The FT-2000’s memory channels store the following data (not just the operating frequency):  Frequency  Mode  Clarifier status and its Offset Frequency  ANT status  IPO status  Roofing filter status and its Bandwidth  Noise Blanker status  CONTOUR status and its Peak Frequency  DSP Noise Reduction (DNR) status and its Reduction algorithm selection.  DSP Notch filter (NOTCH) status  NAR bandwidth status  DSP Auto Notch filter (DNF) status  Repeater Shift Direction and Shift Frequency  CTCSS status and Tone Frequency QMB (Quick Memory Bank) The Quick Memory Bank is comprised of five memories (labeled “C-1” through “C-5.”) independent from the regular and PMS memories. These can quickly store operating parameters for later recall. QMB Channel Storage 1. Tune to the desired frequency on the Main (VFO-A) band. 2. Press the blue [QMB(STO)] button. The “beep” will confirm that the contents of the Main (VFO-A) band have been written to the currently-available QMB memory. If you repeatedly press the [QMB(STO)] button, the QMB memories will be written in the following order: C-2  C-3  C-4  C-5  C-1. Once all five QMB memories have data on them, previous data (starting with channel
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 94C-1) will be over-written on a first-in, first-out basis. QMB Channel Recall 1. Press the [QMB(RCL)] button. The display will indicate “QMB” and the current QMB channel’s data will be shown on the Main (VFO-A) frequency display field. 2. Repeatedly pressing the [QMB(RCL)] button will toggle you through the QMB channels: C-2  C-3  C-4  C-5  C-1. Press the [V/M] button to return to the VFO or Memory mode. Advice: Rotating the Main Tuning Dial knob, or changing the operating mode, will place the transceiver in the “Memory Tune” mode, which is a temporary “pseudo-VFO” method of tuning off of a stored memory channel. If you do not over-write the contents of the current memory channel, the original contents will not be disturbed by the initiation of Memory Tune operation. Memory Groups Memory Group Assignment 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “030 GEnE MEM GRP.” 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set this Menu item to “On” (the default setting is “OFF”). 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit. Operation will now be restricted to the six Memory Groups. To cancel Memory Group operation, repeat steps (1) through (4) above, choosing “Off” in step (3). Advice Note that for the PMS memory group, the PMS memories “P1L” through “P9U” will be so designated, so as to avoid confusion. Memory Channel Number Group Memory “OFF” Group Memory “ON” 01 ~ 19 1-01 ~ 1-19 20 ~ 39 2-01 ~ 2-20 40 ~ 59 3-01 ~ 3-20 60 ~ 79 4-01 ~ 4-20 80 ~ 99 5-01 ~ 5-20
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 95P-1L/1U ~ P-9L/9U P-1L/1U ~ P-9L/9U Choosing the Desired Memory Group You may recall memories just within a particular Memory Group, if desired. 1. Press the [V/M] button, if necessary, to enter the Memory mode. 2. Press the [GRP] button (below and to the left of the [SUB VFO-B] knob). The imbedded LED inside the switch will light up. 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired Memory Group. 4. Press the [M CH] button (just below the [GRP] button). The imbedded LED inside the switch will light up. 5. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired Memory Channel within the Selected Memory Group. Advice:  If the Red LED imbedded in the [GRP] and [M CH] buttons does not light up, check to be sure that the orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob is not illuminated. If it is, press the [A/B] button to make it go out, then press the [GRP] or [M CH] button again.  If no channels have been assigned to a particular Memory Group, you will not have access to that Group. Standard Memory Operation The Standard Memory of the FT-2000 allows storage and recall of up to 99 memories, each storing frequency, mode, and a wide variety of status information detailed previously. Memories may be grouped into as many as six Memory Groups, and additionally you get nine pairs of band-limit (PMS) memories along with five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories. Memory Storage 1. Set the Main band (VFO-A) up with all frequency, mode, and status the way you want to have it stored. 2. Press the [A>M] button momentarily (the current channel number will start blinking in the multi-panel window); the contents of the current memory channel will be shown on the Sub band (VFO-B) display field. 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the memory channel onto which you wish
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 96to store the data. If you have selected a channel on which data is already stored, that frequency will appear on the Sub band’s (VFO-B) frequency display field. 4. Press and hold in the [A>M] button for two seconds to store the frequency and other data into the selected memory channel. A double beep will confirm that you have held the [A>M] button in long enough. Memory Channel Recall 1. Press the [V/M] button, if necessary, to enter the Memory mode. A memory channel number will appear in the multi-panel window. 2. Press the [M CH] button. The Red LED inside the button will light up, indicating that you are ready to recall a memory channel. Advice: If the Red LED imbedded in the [M CH] button does not light up, check to be sure that the orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob is not illuminated. If it is, press the [A/B] switch to make it go out, then press the [M CH] button again. 3. After pressing the [M CH] button, you may rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired memory channel. Advice: To work within a particular Memory Group, press the [GRP] button (the imbedded LED will glow Red), then rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired Memory Group. Now press the [M CH] button (the imbedded LED will glow Red); you may now choose the memory channel within the selected Memory Group. Checking a Memory Channel’s Status Before programming a channel into memory, you can check the current contents of that channel without the danger of over-writing the accidentally. 1. Press the [A>M] button momentarily. The data stored in the currently-selected memory channel will be displayed in the Sub band (VFO-B) frequency field. However, since you are only checking the contents of the memory channel, your radio will not have moved to the memory channel’s frequency. 2. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select other memory channels. To exit from the Memory Check mode, press the [A>M] button momentarily once more. Advice:  While the Memory Check function is engaged, the memory channel number will
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 97blink in the multi-panel window.  While operating in the VFO mode, using Memory Check, you may store the current contents of the Main (VFO-A) resistor into the selected memory by pressing and holding in the [A>M] button for two seconds (until the double beep). Conversely, if you wish to write the contents of the current memory into the Main (VFO-A) register, press and hold in the [M>A] button for two seconds. Erasing Memory Channel Data 1. Press the [A>M] button. The data stored in the currently-selected memory channel will be displayed in the Sub (VFO-B) band frequency field. 2. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the memory channel that you would like to erase. 3. Press the [LOCK] button to erase the contents of the selected memory channel. Advice:  After erasure, only the memory channel number will remain; the frequency data will disappear from the display.  If you make a mistake and wish to restore the memory’s contents, just repeat steps (1) through (3) above. Moving Memory Data to the Main Band (VFO-A) You may transfer the contents of the currently-selected memory channel into the Main band (VFO-A) register, if you like. 1. Press the [V/M] button, as necessary, to go to the Memory mode. The memory channel number will appear in the multi-panel window. 2. Press the [M CH] button. The Red LED inside the switch will light up, indicating that you are ready to recall a memory channel. Advice: If the Red LED imbedded in the [M CH] button does not light up, check to be sure that the orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob is not illuminated. If it is, press the [A/B] switch to make it go out, then press the [M CH] button again. 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the memory channel the contents of which you wish to transfer to the Main band (VFO-A).
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 984. Press and hold in the [M>A] button for two seconds, until you hear the double beep. The data in the selected memory channel will now be transferred to the Main band (VFO-A). Advice: This transfer of data to the Main band (VFO-A) does not affect the original contents of the memory channel; this is a “copy” function that leaves the memory contents unchanged. Memory Tune Operation You may freely tune off of any memory channel in a “Memory tune” mode that is similar to VFO operation. so long as you do not over-write the contents of the current memory, Memory tune operation will not alter the contents of the memory channel. 1. Press the [V/M] button to recall any memory channel. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob; you will now observe that the memory channel’s frequency is changing.  “MT” icon will replace “MR” icon in the multi-panel window, indicating you are in the “Memory Tune” mode.  During Memory Tune operation, you may change operating modes, and engage and offset the Clarifier, if desired. 3. Press the [V/M] button momentarily to return to the originally-memorized frequency of the current memory channel. One more press of the [V/M] button will return you to VFO operation. Note: Computer software programs utilizing the CAT system interface port may presume that the transceiver is operating in the VFO mode for certain features like “band mapping” and/or frequency logging. Because the “Memory Tune” mode so closely resembles the VFO mode, be sure that you have the FT-2000 operating in a control mode compatible with your software’s requirements. Use the VFO mode if you’re not sure. VFO and Memory Scanning You may scan wither the VFO or the memories of the FT-2000, and the radio will halt the scan on any station with a signal strong enough to open the receiver’s squelch.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 99VFO Scanning 1. Set the VFO to the frequency on which you would like to begin scanning. 2. Rotate the Main [SQL] knob so that the background noise is just silenced. Advice: Rotate the Sub [SQL] knob so that the background noise is just silenced, if you would like to begin scanning on the Sub band (VFO-B). 3. Press and hold in the microphone’s [UP] or [DOWN] key for 1/2 second to start scanning in the specified direction on the Main (VFO-A) band. Advice: If you would like to begin scanning on the Sub band (VFO-B), press the [B] button first, then (within five seconds of pressing the [B] button: the imbedded LED will blinks orange) press and hold in the microphone’s [UP] or [DOWN] key for 1/2 second. 4. If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the decimal point between the “MHz” and “kHz” digits of the frequency display will blink.  If the incoming signal disappears, scanning will resume in about five seconds.  On the SSB/CW and SSB-based Data modes, the scanner will pause on a received signal, then will step across the signal very slowly, giving you time to stop the scan, if you like. In these modes on the VFO, the scanner does not stop, however. 1. To cancel the scanning, press the microphone’s [UP] or [DOWN] key momentarily. Memory Scan 1. Set the transceiver up in the memory mode by pressing the [V/M] button, if necessary. 2. Rotate the Main [SQL] knob so that the background noise is just silenced. 3. Press and hold in the microphone’s [UP] or [DOWN] key for 1/2 second to start scanning in the specified direction.  If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the decimal point between the “MHz” and “kHz” digits of the frequency display will blink.  If the incoming signal disappears, scanning will resume in about five seconds. 1. To cancel the scanning, press the microphone’s [UP] or [DOWN] key momentarily. Advice:  During Memory Group operation, only the channels within the current Memory Group will be scanned.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 100 If the scan has paused on a signal, pressing the microphone’s [UP] or [DOWN] key will cause scanning to resume instantly.  If you press the microphone’s PTT switch during scanning, the scanner will halt at once. Pressing the PTT switch during scanning will not cause transmission, however.  You may select the manner in which the scanner resumes while it has paused on a signal, using Menu item “038 GEnE SCN RSM.” During memory scanning, the default “5Sec” setting will cause the scanner to resume scanning after five seconds; you may change it, however, to resume only after the carrier has dropped out, if you like See page xx. Quick Point: If you have no interest in scanning, and wish to prohibit the microphone’s [UP]/[DOWN] keys from initiating scanning, you may disable scanning control from the microphone using Menu item “037 GEnE MIC SCN” (set it to “Off”). PMS To limit scanning (and manual tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory Scanning (PMS) feature, which utilizes nine special-purpose memory pairs (“P-1L/P-1U” through “P-9L/P-9U”). The PMS feature is especially useful in helping you to observe any operating sub-band limits which apply to your Amateur license class. 1. Store the Lower and Upper tuning/scanning limit frequencies into the memory pair “P1L” and “P1U,” respectively, or any other “L/U” pair of memories in the special PMS memory area. See page xx for details regarding memory storage. 2. Press the [V/M] button to enter the Memory mode. 3. Press the [M CH] buton momentarily. When you press the [M CH] button, the Red LED imbedded within the switch should light up, indicating that you are ready to choose a channel into which to store the data. Advice: If the Red LED imbedded in the [M CH] button does not light up, check to be sure that the orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob is not illuminated. If it is, press the [A/B] button to make it go out, then press the [M CH] button again. 4. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select memory channel “P1L or “P1U.”
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 1015. Rotate the Main [SQL] knob so that the background noise is just silenced. 6. Turn the Main Tuning Dial knob slightly (to activate memory tuning). Tuning and scanning are now limited to the range within the P1L/P1U limits until you press the [V/M] button to return to memory channel or Main band (VFO-A) operation. 7. Press and hold in the microphone’s [UP] or [DOWN] key for 1/2 second to start scanning in the specified direction.  If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the decimal point between the “MHz” and “kHz” digits of the frequency display will blink.  If the incoming signal disappears, scanning will resume in about five seconds.  On the SSB/CW and SSB-based Data modes, the scanner will pause on a received signal, then will step across the signal very slowly, giving you time to stop the scan, if you like. In these modes on the VFO, the scanner does not stop, however.  If the scan has paused on a signal, pressing the microphone’s [UP] or [DOWN] key will cause scanning to resume instantly. 8. If you rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob in the opposite direction from the current scanning direction (in other words, you rotate the dial to the left when scanning toward a higher frequency), the direction of the scan will reverse. 9. If you press the microphone’s PTT switch during scanning, the scanner will halt at once. Pressing the PTT switch during scanning will not cause transmission, however. Packet Operation Packet operation is easily accomplished on the FT-2000 by connecting your TNC (Terminal Node Controller) to the transceiver, per the illustration. “Packet” operation also applies to SSB-based AFSK data modes, such as PSK31, etc. Packet Setup (Including Subcarrier Frequency) Before operation can commence, some basic setup procedures must be performed, using the Menu, to configure your radio for the data mode to be used. Menu item Setup 066 dAtA OUT LVL 50 069 dAtA PKTDISP 0 Hz 070 dAtA PKT SFT 1000 Hz Basic Setup 1. Press the [PKT] button.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 102 For HF operation, SSB-based Data operation is generally used. One press of the [PKT] button will engage Packet operation in the “LSB” mode (by default). Both the “PKT” and “LSB” LEDs will become illuminated.  If you need to do FM-based 1200-baud packet on the 29/50 MHz bands, press the [PKT] button several times to illuminate the ‘PKT” LED to orange, to engage the “PKT-FM” mode.  When both the “PKT” and “USB” LEDs will become illuminated, the FT-2000 engage Packet operation in the “USB” mode. 2. When the “transmit” command is received from the TNC, the transmitter of the FT-2000 will automatically be engaged. Likewise, the command to return to receive will cause the radio to revert to the receive mode.  If you need to adjust the output level from the “DATA OUT” pin of the [PACKET] jack (pin 4) on the radio, please do so at the TNC side. For the input level from the TNC, as applied to the DATA IN pin of the [PACKET] jack (pin 1), please use Menu item “066 dAtA OUT LVL.”  During Packet operation via the rear panel’s [PACKET] jack, the front panel MIC jack is cut off, so you won’t have a “live microphone” problem during data operation. Note: If you anticipate making data transmissions of longer than a few minutes, we recommend that you use the [RF PWR] knob to reduce the transmitter power to 1/3 ~ 1/2 of its normal maximum. Quick Point: PACKET Jack Specifications DATA IN (Pin 1) Input Level: 17 mVrms Input Impedance: 10 k-Ohms DATA OUT (Pin 4) Fixed level, does not respond to setting of [AF GAIN] or [SQL] knob. Output Level: 700 mVp-p max. Output Impedance: 10 k-Ohms Menu Mode The Menu system of the FT-2000 provides extensive customization capability, so you
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 103can set up your transceiver just the way you want to operate it. The Menu items are grouped by general utilization category, and are numbered from “001 AGc FST DLY” to “137 tGEn EMRGNCY.” Using the Menu 1. Press the [MENU] button momentarily, to engage the Menu mode. The Main (VFO-A) frequency display shows the Menu Number and Menu Group name, Sub (VFO-B) frequency display shows the Menu item, and the Multi-Display window shows the current setting of the current Menu item. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the Menu item you wish to work on. 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to change the current setting of the selected Menu item. 4. When you have finished making your adjustments, press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. If you only momentarily press the [MENU] button, the new settings will not be retained. Menu Mode Reset You may reset all the Menu settings to their original factory defaults, if desired. 1. Turn the front panel [POWER] switch off. 2. Press and hold in the [MENU] button, and while holding it in, press the [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver back on. Now release the [MENU] button. AGC Group 001 AGc FST DLY Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC FAST mode of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) Default Setting: 300 msec 002 AGc FST HLD Function: Sets the hang time of the AGC peak voltage for the AGC FAST mode of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. Available Values: 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step) Default Setting: 0 msec 003 AGc MID DLY
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 104Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC MID mode of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) Default Setting: 700 msec 004 AGc MID HLD Function: Sets the hang time of the AGC peak voltage for the AGC MID mode of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. Available Values: 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step) Default Setting: 0 msec 005 AGc SLW DLY Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC SLOW mode of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) Default Setting: 2000 msec 006 AGc SLW HLD Function: Sets the hang time of the AGC peak voltage for the AGC SLOW mode of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. Available Values: 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step) Default Setting: 0 msec DISPLAY Group 007 diSP COLOR Function: Selects the Display color when the optional Data Management Unit (DMU-2000) is connected. Available Values: bL1/bL2/bL3/ub1/ub2 bL1: COOL BLUE bL2: CONTRAST BLUE bL3: FLASH WHITE ub1: CONTRAST UMBER ub2: UMBER Default Setting: bL1 (COOL BLUE) Advice: If the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not connected, this
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 105adjustment has no effect. 008 diSP DIM MTR Function: Setting of the meter brightness level when “DIM” is selected. Available Values: 0 ~ 15 Default Setting: 4 009 diSP DIM VFD Function: Setting of the frequency display brightness level when “DIM” is selected. Available Values: 0 ~ 15 Default Setting: 8 010 diSP BAR SEL Function: Selects one of three parameters to be viewed on the Tuning Offset Indicator. Available Values: CLAr/C-tn/u-tn Default Setting: C-tn CLAr: Displays relative clarifier offset. C-tu: Displays relative tuning offset between the incoming signal and transmitted frequency. u-tn: Displays the peak position of the VRF or µ-TUNE filter. Note: The µ-TUNE filter is option. 011 diSP PK HLD Function: Selects the peak hold time of the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s S-meter. Available Values: OFF/0.5/1.0/2.0 sec Default Setting: OFF 012 diSP RTR STU Function: Selects the starting point of your rotator controller’s indicator needle. Available Values: 0/90/180/270 ° Default Setting: 0 ° Advice: If the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not connected, this adjustment has no effect. 013 diSP RTR ADJ Function: Adjusts the indicator needle precisely to the starting point set in menu item
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 106“012 dISP RTR STU.” Available Values: –30 ~ 0 Default Setting: 0 Advice: If the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not connected, this adjustment has no effect. 014 diSP QMB MKR Function: Enable/Disable the QMB Maker (White arrow “V”) to display on the Spectrum Band Scope when the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is connected. Available Values: On/OFF Default Setting: On Advice: If the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not connected, this adjustment has no effect. DVS Group 015 dUS RX LVL Function: Sets the audio output level from the voice memory. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default: 50 016 dUS TX LVL Function: Sets the microphone input level to the voice memory Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default: 50 KEYER SETUP Group 017 tEy BEACON Function: Sets the interval time between repeats of the beacon message. Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 255 sec Default Setting: OFF 018 tEy NUM STL Function: Selects the Contest Number “Cut” format for imbedded contest number. Available Values: 1290/AunO/Aunt/A2nO/A2nt/12nO/12nt Default Setting: 1290
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 1071290: Does not abbreviated the Contest Number AunO: Abbreviates to “A” for “One,” “U” for “Two,” “N” for “Nine,” and “O” for “Zero.” Aunt: Abbreviates to “A” for “One,” “U” for “Two,” “N” for “Nine,” and “T” for “Zero.” A2nO: Abbreviates to “A” for “One,” “N” for “Nine,” and “O” for “Zero.” A2nt: Abbreviates to “A” for “One,” “N” for “Nine,” and “T” for “Zero.” 12nO: Abbreviates to “N” for “Nine,” and “O” for “Zero.” 12nt: Abbreviates to “N” for “Nine,” and “T” for “Zero.” 020 tEy CW MEM1 Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message register 1. Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 Default Setting: tyP2 tyP1: You may enter the CW message from a front panel’s Function Keys (require the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit). tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. 021 tEy CW MEM2 Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message register 2. Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 Default Setting: tyP2 tyP1: You may enter the CW message from a front panel’s Function Keys (require the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit). tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. 022 tEy CW MEM3 Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message register 3. Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 Default Setting: tyP2 tyP1: You may enter the CW message from a front panel’s Function Keys (require the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit). tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. 023 tEy CW MEM4 Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message register 4. Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 Default Setting: tyP2
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 108tyP1: You may enter the CW message from a front panel’s Function Keys (require the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit). tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. 024 tEy CW MEM5 Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message register 5. Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 Default Setting: tyP2 tyP1: You may enter the CW message from a front panel’s Function Keys (require the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit). tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. GENERAL Group 025 GEnE ANT SEL Function: Sets the method of antenna selection. Available Values: bAnd/rEG Default Setting: bAnd bAnd: The antenna is selected in accordance with the operating band. rEG: The antenna is selected in accordance with the band stack (different antennas may be utilized on the same band, if so selected in the band stack). 026 GEnE BEP LVL Function: Sets the beep level. Available Values: 0 ~ 255 Default Setting: 50 027 GEnE CAT BPS Function: Sets the transceiver’s computer-interface circuitry for the CAT baud rate to be used. Available Values: 4800/9600/192H(19200)/384H (38400) bps Default Setting: 4800 bps 028 GEnE CAT TOT Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time for the CAT command input. Available Values: 10/100/1000/3000 msec Default Setting: 10 msec
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 109The Time-Out Timer shuts off the CAT data input after the continuous transmission of the programmed time. 029 GEnE CAT RTS Function: Enables/Disables the RTS port of the CAT jack. Available Values: On/OFF Default Setting: OFF 030 GEnE MEM GRP Function: Enables/Disables Memory Group Operation. Available Values: On/OFF Default Setting: OFF 031 GEnE Q SPLIT Function: Selects the tuning offset for the Quick Split feature. Available Values: –20 ~ 0 ~ +20 kHz (1 kHz Step) Default Setting: +5 kHz 032 GEnE TX TOT Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time. Available Values: OFF/5/10/15/20/25/30 min Default Setting: OFF The Time-Out Timer shuts off the transmitter after continuous transmission of the programmed time. 033 GEnE TRV SET Function: Set the 10’s and 1’s of the MHz digits display for operation with a transverter. Available Values: 30 ~ 49 MHz Default Setting: 44 MHz If you connect a 430 MHz transverter to the radio, set this menu to “30” (the “100 MHz” digits are hidden on this radio). 034 GEnE µT DIAL Function: Select the µ-TUNE mode. Available Values: StP1/ StP2/OFF
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 110Default Setting: StP1 StP1: Activates the µ-TUNE system in the Auto mode using “FINE” steps of the µ-TUNE knob (1 step/click) on the 14 MHz and lower amateur bands on the Main band (VFO-A). StP-2: Activates the µ-TUNE system in the Auto mode using “COARSE” steps of the µ-TUNE knob (2 steps/click) on the 7 MHz and lower amateur bands. On the 10/14 MHz bands, “FINE” µ-TUNE knob steps will be used (1 step/click). OFF: Disables the µ-TUNE system. Activates the VRF feature on the 14 MHz and lower amateur bands on the main band (VFO-A). Advice: If the optional RF µ-Tuning Unit (xxxx) is not connected, this adjustment has no effect. 035 GEnE SNB LVL Function: Adjusts the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF Noise Blanker level, when the Noise Blanker is engaged. Available Values: nAin(MAIN)/0~100 Default Setting: 50 When this menu is set to “nAin(MAIN),” you may adjust the Noise Blanker level using the front panel’s [NB] knob. 036 GEnE SUB FIL Function: Select the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s CW narrow filter. Available Values: non/300/500 Default Setting: non 037 GEnE MIC SCN Function: Enables/disables scanning access via the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys. Available Values: On/OFF Default Setting: On 038 GEnE SCN RSM Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode. Available Values: CAr/5SEc Default Setting: 5SEc CAr: The scanner will hold until the signal disappears, then will resume after one second.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 1115SEc: The scanner will hold for five seconds, then resume whether or not the other station is still transmitting. 039 GEnE ANTIVOX Function: Adjusts the Anti-VOX Trip Gain which is the level of negative feedback of receiver audio to the microphone, to prevent receiver audio from activating the transmitter (via the microphone) during VOX operation. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default Setting: 50 040 GEnE FRQ ADJ Function: Adjusts the reference oscillator. Available Values: –25 ~ 0 ~ +25 Default Setting: 0 Connect the 50-Ohm dummy load and frequency counter to the antenna jack; adjust the [SUB VFO-B] knob so that the frequency counter reading is same as the VFO frequency while pressing the PTT switch. Advice: Do not perform this Menu item unless you have a high-performance frequency counter. Perform this Menu item after aging the transceiver and frequency counter sufficiently (at least 30 minutes). S IF SFT Group 041 S-iF LSB SFT Function: Set the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF filter at the LSB mode. Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz Default Setting: 0 Hz 042 S-iF USB SFT Function: Set the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF filter at the USB mode. Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz Default Setting: 0 Hz 043 S-iF CWL SFT Function: Set the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF filter at the
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 112CW (LSB) mode. Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz Default Setting: 0 Hz 044 S-iF CWU SFT Function: Set the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF filter at the CW (USB) mode. Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz Default Setting: 0 Hz 045 S-iF RTTY Function: Set the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF filter at the RTTY mode. Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz Default Setting: 0 Hz 046 S-iF RTTY-R Function: Set the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF filter at the RTTY reverse mode. Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz Default Setting: 0 Hz 047 S-iF PKT-LSB Function: Set the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF filter at the Packet (LSB) mode. Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz Default Setting: 0 Hz 048 S-iF PKT-USB Function: Set the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF filter at the Packet (USB) mode. Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz Default Setting: 0 Hz MODE-AM Group 049 A3E MICGAIN
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 113Function: Sets the microphone gain for the AM mode. Available Values: Ur/0 ~ 100 Default Setting: 50 When this menu is set to “Ur,” you may adjust the microphone gain using the front panel’s [MIC] knob. 050 A3E MIC SEL Function: Selects the microphone to be used on the AM mode. Available Values: Frnt/dAtA/PC Default Setting: Frnt Frnt: Selects the microphone connected to the front panel’s MIC jack while using the AM mode. dAtA: Selects the microphone connected to pin 1 of the PACKET Jack while using the AM mode. PC: Selects the microphone connected to the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit while using the AM mode. MODE-CW Group 051 A1A F-TYPE Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for the device connected to the front panel’s KEY jack. Available Values: OFF/buG/ELE/ACS Default Setting: ELE OFF: Disables the front panel’s keyer (“straight key” mode for use with external keyer or computer-driven keying interface). buG: Mechanical “bug” keyer emulation. One paddle produces “dits” automatically, while the other paddle manually produces “dahs.” ELE: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character Spacing) disabled. ACS: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character Spacing) enabled. 052 A1A F-REV Function: Selects the keyer paddle’s wiring configuration of the KEY jack on the front panel. Available Values: nor/rEU Default Setting: nor nor: Tip = Dot, Ring = Dash, Shaft = Ground
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 114rEU: Tip = Dash, Ring = Dot, Shaft = Ground 053 A1A R-TYPE Function: Select the desired keyer operation mode for the device connected to the rear panel’s KEY jack. Available Values: OFF/buG/ELE/ACS Default Setting: ELE OFF: Disables the front panel’s keyer (“straight key” mode for use with external keyer or computer-driven keying interface). buG: Mechanical “bug” keyer emulation. One paddle produces “dits” automatically, while the other paddle manually produces “dahs.” ELE: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character Spacing) disabled. ACS: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character Spacing) enabled. 054 A1A R-REV Function: Selects the keyer paddle’s wiring configuration of the KEY jack on the rear panel. Available Values: nor/rEU Default Setting: nor nor: Tip = Dot, Ring = Dash, Shaft = Ground rEU: Tip = Dash, Ring = Dot, Shaft = Ground 055 A1A CW AUTO Function: Enables/disables CW keying while operating on SSB. Available Values: OFF/50/On Default Setting: OFF OFF: Disables CW keying while operating on SSB. 50: Enables CW keying only while operating SSB on 50 MHz (but not HF). On: Enables CW keying while operating on SSB (all TX bands). Note: This feature allows you to move someone from SSB to CW without having to change modes on the front panel. 056 A1A BFO Function: Sets the CW carrier oscillator injection side for the CW mode. Available Values: USb/LSb/Auto Default Setting: USb
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 115USb: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the USB side. LSb: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the LSB side. Auto: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the LSB side while operating on the 7 MHz band and below, and the USB side while operating on the 10 MHz band and up. 057 A1A BK-IN Function: Sets the CW “break-in” mode. Available Values: SEni/FuLL Default Setting: SEni SEni (SEMI): The transceiver will operate in the semi break-in mode. The delay (receiver recovery) time is set by the front panel’s [DELAY] knob. FuLL: The transceiver will operate in the full break-in (QSK) mode. 058 A1A SHAPE Function: Selects the CW carrier wave-form shape (rise/fall times). Available Values: 1/2/4/6 msec Default Setting: 4 msec 059 A1A WEIGHT Function: Sets the Dot:Dash ratio for the built-in electronic keyer. Available Values: (1:) 2.5 ~ 4.5 Default Setting: 3.0 060 A1A FRQDISP Function: Frequency Display Format for the CW mode. Available Values: dir/OFSt Default Setting: OFSt dir (Direct Frequency): Displays the receiver carrier frequency, without any offset added. When changing modes between SSB and CW, the frequency display remains constant. OFSt (Pitch Offset): This frequency display reflects the added BFO offset. 061 A1A PC KYNG Function: Enables/disables CW keying from the “DATA IN” terminal on the rear panel’s PACKET jack while operating on the CW mode.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 116Available Values: EnA (Enable)/diS (Disable) Default Setting: diS (Disable) 062 A1A QSKTIME Function: Selects the time delay between when the PTT is keyed and the carrier is transmitted during QSK operation when using the internal keyer. Available Values: 15/20/25/30 msec Default Setting: 15 msec MODE-DAT Group 063 dAtA DATA IN Function: Selects the data input to be used on the PKT mode. Available Values: dAtA/PC Default Setting: dAtA dAtA: Uses the data input line which is connected to the rear panel’s PACKET jack while using the PKT mode. PC: Selects the microphone connected to the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit while using the PKT mode. 064 dAtA DT GAIN Function: Sets the data input level from the TNC to the AFSK modulator. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default Setting: 50 065 dAtA DT OUT Function: Selects the receiver to be connected to the data output port (pin 4) of the PACKET jack. Available Values: nAin (Main)/Sub (Sub) Default Setting: nAin (Main) 066 dAtA OUT LVL Function: Sets the AFSK data output level at the output port (pin 4) of the PACKET jack. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default Setting: 50
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 117067 dAtA VOX DLY Function: Adjusts the “VOX” delay (receiver recovery) time on the PKT mode. Available Values: 30 ~ 3000 msec Default Setting: 300 msec 068 dAtA V GAIN Function: Adjusts the “VOX” gain on the PKT mode. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default Setting: 50 069 dAtA PKTDISP Function: Sets the packet frequency display offset. Available: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) Default: 0 Hz 070 dAtA PKT SFT Function: Set the carrier point during the SSB packet operation. Available: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) Default: 1000 Hz (typical center frequency for PSK31, etc.) MODE-FM Group 071 F3E MICGAIN Function: Sets the microphone gain for the FM mode. Available Values: Ur/0 ~ 100 Default Setting: 50 When this menu is set to “Ur,” you may adjust the microphone gain using the front panel’s [MIC] knob. 072 F3E MIC SEL Function: Selects the microphone to be used on the FM mode. Available Values: Frnt/dAtA/PC Default Setting: Frnt Frnt (FRONT): Selects the microphone connected to the front panel’s MIC jack while using the FM mode. dAtA: Selects the microphone connected to pin 1 of the PACKET Jack while using the FM mode.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 118PC: Selects the microphone connected to the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit while using the FM mode. 073 F3E 28 RPT Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater shift on the 28 MHz band. Available Values: 0 ~ 1000 kHz Default Setting: 100 kHz 074 F3E 50 RPT Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater shift on the 50 MHz band. Available Values: 0 ~ 4000 kHz Default Setting: 1000 kHz MODE-RTY Group 075 rtty R PLRTY Function: Selects normal or reverse Mark/Space polarity for RTTY receive operation. Available Values: nor/rEU Default Setting: nor 076 rtty T PLRTY Function: Selects normal or reverse Mark/Space polarity for RTTY transmit operation. Available Values: nor/rEU Default Setting: nor 077 rtty RTY OUT Function: Selects the receiver to be connected to the data output port (pin 1) of the RTTY jack. Available Values: nAin (Main)/Sub (Sub) Default Setting: nAin (Main) 078 ryyt OUT LEL Function: Sets the FSK RTTY data output level at the output port (pin 1) of the RTTY jack. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default Setting: 50
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 119079 rtty SHIFT Function: Selects the frequency shift for the FSK RTTY operation. Available Values:170/200/425/850 Hz Default Setting: 170 Hz 080 rtty TONE Function: Selects the mark tone for RTTY operation. Available Values: 1275/2125 Hz Default Setting: 2125 Hz MODE-SSB Group 081 A3J MIC SEL Function: Selects the microphone to be used on the SSB mode. Available Values: Frnt/dAtA/PC Default Setting: Frnt Frnt (FRONT): Selects the microphone connected to the front panel’s MIC jack while using the SSB modes. dAtA: Selects the microphone connected to pin 1 of the PACKET Jack while using the SSB modes. PC: Selects the microphone connected to the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit while using the SSB mode. 082 A3J TX BPF Function: Selects the audio passband of the Enhanced DSP modulator on the SSB mode. Available Values: 1-30/1-29/2-28/3-27/4-26/3000 1-30: 50-3000(Hz) 1-29: 100-2900(Hz) 2-28: 200-2800(Hz) 3-27: 300-2700(Hz) 4-26: 400-2600(Hz) 3000: 3000WB Default Setting: 3-27 (300-2700 Hz) 083 A3J LSB CAR Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the Main band’s (VFO-A) LSB mode.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 120Available Values: –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz steps) Default Setting: 0 Hz 084 A3J USB CAR Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for Main band’s (VFO-A) USB mode. Available Values: –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz steps) Default Setting: 0 Hz 085 A3J SLSB CR Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the Sub band’s (VFO-B) LSB mode. Available Values: –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz steps) Default Setting: 0 Hz 086 A3J SUSB CR Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for Sub band’s (VFO-B) USB mode. Available Values: –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz steps) Default Setting: 0 Hz RX AUDIO Group 087 rout AGC SLP Function: Selects the gain curve of the AGC amplifier. Available Values: nor/SLP Default Setting: nor nor (NORMAL): The AGC output level will follow a linear response to the antenna input level, while AGC is activated. SLP (SLOPED): The AGC output level will increase at 1/10 the rate of the antenna input level, while AGC is activated. 088 rout HEADPHN Function: Selects one of three audio mixing modes when using headphones during Dual Receive operation. Available Values: SEP/Con1/Con2 Default Setting: SEP SWP (SEPARATE): Audio from the Main (VFO-A) receiver is heard only in the left ear, and Sub (VFO-B) receiver audio solely in the right ear. Con1 (COMBINE 1): Audio from both Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers can
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 121be heard in both ears, but Sub (VFO-B) audio is attenuated in the left ear and Main (VFO-A) audio is attenuated in the right ear. Con2 (COMBINE 2): Audio from both Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers is combined and heard equally in both ears. RX DSP Group 089 rdSP CNTR LV Function: Adjusts the parametric equalizer gain of the Contour filter. Available Values: –40 ~ +20 dB Default Setting: –15 dB 090 rdSP CNTR WI Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the Contour filter. Available Values: 1 - 11 Default Setting: 10 091 rdSP NOTCH W Function: Selects the bandwidth of the DSP NOTCH filter Available Values: nArr (Narrow)/uuid (Wide) Default Setting: uuid (Wide) 092 rdSP CW SHAP Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the DSP filter for the CW mode. Available Values: SOFt/ShAP Default Setting: ShAP SOFt (SOFT): Primary importance attached to amplitude of the filter factor. ShAP (SHARP): Primary importance attached to phase of the filter factor. 093 rdSP CW SLP Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for the CW mode. Available Values: StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) Default Setting: nEd (MEDIUM) 094 rdSP CW NARR Function: Selects the passband of the DSP filter for the CW “Narrow” mode.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 122Available Values: 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz Default Setting: 300 Hz 095 rdSP PSK SHP Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the DSP filter for the PSK mode. Available Values: SOFt/ShAP Default Setting: ShAP SOFt (SOFT): Primary importance attached to amplitude of the filter factor. ShAP (SHARP): Primary importance attached to phase of the filter factor. 096 rdSP PSK SLP Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for the PSK mode. Available Values: StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) Default Setting: nEd (MEDIUM) 097 rdSP PSK NAR Function: Selects the passband of the DSP filter for the PSK “Narrow” mode. Available Values: 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz Default Setting: 300 Hz 098 rdSP RTY SHP Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the DSP filter for the RTTY mode. Available Values: SOFt/ShAP Default Setting: ShAP SOFt (SOFT): Primary importance attached to amplitude of the filter factor. ShAP (SHARP): Primary importance attached to phase of the filter factor. 099 rdSP RTY SLP Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for the RTTY mode. Available Values: StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) Default Setting: nEd (MEDIUM) 100 rdSP RTY NAR Function: Selects the passband of the DSP filter for the RTTY “Narrow” mode. Available Values: 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz Default Setting: 300 Hz
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 123 101 rdSP SSB SHP Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the DSP filter for the SSB mode. Available Values: SOFt/ShAP Default Setting: ShAP SOFt (SOFT): Primary importance attached to amplitude of the filter factor. ShAP (SHARP): Primary importance attached to phase of the filter factor. 102 rdSP SSB SLP Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for the SSB mode. Available Values: StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) Default Setting: nEd (MEDIUM) 103 rdSP SSB NAR Function: Selects the passband of the DSP filter for the “Narrow” SSB mode. Available Values: 200/400/600/850/1100/1350/1500/1650/1800/1950/2100/2250 Hz Default Setting: 1800 Hz SCOPE Group Advice: This group’s adjustment has no effect, if the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not connected. 104 SCP 1.8 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 160 m amateur band. Available Values: 1.700 - 1.999 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: 1.800 MHz 105 SCP 3.5 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 80 m amateur band. Available Values: 3.400 - 3.999 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: 3.500 MHz 106 SCP 5.2 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 124monitoring on the 60 m amateur band. Available Values: 5.100 - 5.499 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: 5.250 MHz 107 SCP 7.0 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 40 m amateur band. Available Values: 6.900 - 7.299 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: 7.000 MHz 108 SCP 10.1 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 30 m amateur band. Available Values: (1)0.000 - (1)0.149 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: (1)0.100 MHz 109 SCP 14.0 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 20 m amateur band. Available Values: (1)3.999 - (1)4.349 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: (1)4.000 MHz 110 SCP 18.0 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 17 m amateur band. Available Values: (1)8.000 - (1)8.199 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: (1)8.068 MHz 111 SCP 21.0 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 15 m amateur band. Available Values: (2)0.900 - (2)1.449 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: (2)1.000 MHz 112 SCP 24.8 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 125monitoring on the 12 m amateur band. Available Values: (2)4.800 - (2)4.989 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: (2)4.890 MHz 113 SCP 28.0 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 10 m amateur band. Available Values: (2)7.900 - (2)9.699 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: (2)8.000 MHz 114 SCP 50.0 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 6 m amateur band. Available Values: (4)9.900 - (5)3.999 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: (5)0.000 MHz TUNING Group 115 tun DIALSTEP Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob’s tuning speed on the SSB, CW, and AM modes. Available Values: 1 or 10 Hz Default Setting: 10 Hz 116 tun CW FINE Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob’s tuning speed in the CW mode. Available Values: EnA/diS Default Setting: diS EnA (ENABLE): Tuning in 1 Hz steps on the CW mode. diS (DISABLE): Tuning according to the steps determined via menu item “115 tun DIALSTEP.” 117 tun MHz SEL Function: Selects the tuning steps for the [SUB VFO-B] knob when the [MHz] button is pressed. Available Values: 1/0.1 MHz Default Setting: 1 MHz
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 126 118 tun AM STEP Function: Selects the tuning steps for the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys in the AM mode. Available Values: 2.5/5/9/10/12.5 kHz Default Setting: 5 kHz 119 tun FM STEP Function: Selects the tuning steps for the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys in the FM mode. Available Values: 5/6.25/10/12.5/25 kHz Default Setting: 5 kHz 120 tun FM DIAL Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob’s tuning speed in the FM mode. Available Values: 10/100 Hz Default Setting: 100 Hz 121 tun MY BAND Function: Programs a band to be skipped while selecting bands using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. Available Values: 1.8 ~ 50/GE/AU Default Setting: AU To program the band to be skipped, rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to recall the band to be skipped while selecting bands via the [SUB VFO-B] knob, then press the [ENT] button to change this setting to “ON” (“d” notation will replace “E” notation). Repeat the same procedures to cancel the setting (skipped “Off”: “d” notation appears). TX AUDIO Group 122 tAUd EQ1 FRQ Function: Selects the center frequency of the lower range for the parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 700 Hz (100 Hz/step) Default Setting: OFF OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to factory defaults (flat). 100 ~ 700: You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at this selected audio
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 127frequency via menu items “123 tAUd EQ1 LVL” and “124 tAUd EQ1 BW.” 123 tAUd EQ1 LVL Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the low range of the parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: –10 ~ +10 Default Setting: +5 124 tAUd EQ1 BW Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the low range of the parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: 1 ~ 10 Default Setting: 10 125 tAUd EQ2 FRQ Function: Selects the center frequency of the middle range for the parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: OFF/700 ~ 1500 Hz (100 Hz/step) Default Setting: OFF OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to factory defaults (flat). 700 ~ 1500: You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at this selected audio frequency via menu items “126 tAUd EQ2 LVL” and “127 EQ2 BW.” 126 tAUd EQ2 LVL Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the middle range of the parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: –10 ~ +10 Default Setting: +5 127 tAUd EQ2 BW Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the middle range of the parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: 1 ~ 10 Default Setting: 10 128 tUAd EQ3 FRQ Function: Selects the center frequency of the high range for the parametric microphone
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 128equalizer. Available Values: OFF/1500 ~ 3200 Hz (100 Hz/step) Default Setting: OFF OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to factory defaults (flat). 15 ~ 32: You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor in this selected audio frequency via menu items “129 tUAd EQ3 LVL” and “130 tUAd EQ3 BW.” 129 tUAd EQ3 LVL Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the high range of the parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: –10 ~ +10 Default Setting: +5 130 tUAd EQ3 BW Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the high range of the parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: 1 ~ 10 Default Setting: 10 TX GNRL Group 131 tGEn BIAS This Menu item does not work. Please do not change this setting. 132 tGEn MAX PWR Function: Selects a maximum output power limit. Available Values: 10/20/50/100 W Default Setting: 100 W 133 tGEn PWRCTRL Function: Configures the [RF PWR] knob. Available Values: ALL/CAr Default Setting: ALL ALL: The [RF PWR] knob is enabled on all modes. CAr: The [RF PWR] knob is enabled in all modes except SSB. In this configuration, the SSB output power will be set to maximum, regardless of the [RF PWR] knob’s position.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 129 134 tGEn ETX-GND Function: Enables/Disables the TX GND jack on the rear panel. Available Values: EnA(ENABLE)/diS(DISABLE) Default Setting: diS(DISABLE) 135 tGEn TUN PWR Function: Selects a maximum output power limit for driving the input circuit of an external linear RF amplifier while tuning (while using the Remote Control function of the linear RF amplifier). Available Values: 10/20/50/100 W Default Setting: 100 W 136 tGEn VOX SEL Function: Selects the audio input source for triggering TX during VOX operation. Available Values: nic/dAtA Default Setting: nic nic(MIC): The VOX function will be activated by microphone audio input. dAtA(DATA): The VOX function will be activated by data audio input. 137 tGEn EMRGNCY Function: Enables Tx/Rx operation on the Alaska Emergency Channel, 5167.5 kHz. Available Values: EnA(ENABLE)/diS(DISABLE) Default Setting: diS(DISABLE) When this Menu Item is set to “EnA(ENABLE),” the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz will be enabled. The Alaska Emergency Channel will be found between the Memory channels “P-1” and “01 (or 1-01).” Specifications General Rx Frequency Range: 30 kHz - 60 MHz (Operating) 160 - 6 m (Amateur bands only) Tx Frequency Ranges: 160 - 6 m (Amateur bands only) Frequency Stability: ±1.0 ppm (after 1 minute @14 °F ~ +122 °F [–10 °C ~ +50 °C]) Operating Temperature Range: 14 °F ~ +122 °F (–10 °C ~ +50 °C) Emission Modes: A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB, USB), F3E (FM),
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 130 F1B (RTTY), F1D (PACKET), F2D (PACKET) Frequency Steps: 1/10 Hz (SSB, CW, & AM), 100 Hz (FM) Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohm, unbalanced 16.7 - 150 Ohm, unbalanced (Tuner ON, 160 - 10 m Amateur bands, TX only) 25 - 100 Ohm, unbalanced (Tuner ON, 6 m Amateur band, TX only) Power Consumption (@117 VAC): Rx (no signal) 70 VA Rx (signal present) 80 VA Tx (100 W) 450 VA Supply Voltage: AC: 90 VAC - 132 VAC or 180 VAC- 264 VAC DC: DC 13.8 V ± 10% Dimensions (WxHxD): 16.1” x 5.3” x 13.8” (410 x 135 x 350 mm) Weight (approx.): 33 lbs (15 kg) Transmitter Power Output: 5 - 100 watts (2 - 25 watts AM carrier) Modulation Types: J3E (SSB): Balanced, A3E (AM): Low-Level (Early Stage), F3E (FM): Variable Reactance Maximum FM Deviation: ±5.0 kHz/±2.5 kHz Harmonic Radiation: Better than –60 dB (160 - 10m Amateur bands) Better than –70 dB (6m Amateur band) SSB Carrier Suppression: At least 60 dB below peak output Undesired Sideband Suppression: At least 60 dB below peak output Audio Response (SSB): Not more than –6 dB from 300 to 2700 Hz 3rd-order IMD: –31 dB @14 MHz 100 watts PEP Microphone Impedance: 600 Ohm (200 to 10 kOhm) Receiver Circuit Type: Main (VFO-A); Triple-conversion superheterodyne Sub (VFO-B); Double-conversion superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies: Main (VFO-A); 69.450 MHz/450 kHz/30 kHz (24 kHz for AM/FM), Sub (VFO-B); 40.455 MHz/455 kHz
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 131Sensitivity (RF AMP 2 “ON”): SSB (2.4 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N) 2 µV (0.1 - 1.8 MHz) 0.2 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz) 0.125 µV (50 - 54 MHz) AM (6 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N, 30 % modulation @400 Hz) 3.2 µV (0.1 - 1.8 MHz) 2 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz) 1 µV (50 - 54 MHz) FM (BW: 15 kHz, 12 dB SINAD) 0.5 µV (28 - 30 MHz) 0.35 µV (50 - 54 MHz) There is no specification in a frequency ranges not listed. Squelch Sensitivity: SSB/CW/AM (RF AMP 2 “ON”) 2 µV (0.1 - 1.8 MHz) 2 µV (50 - 54 MHz) FM 1 µV (28 - 30 MHz) 1 µV (50 - 54 MHz) There is no specification in a frequency ranges not listed. Selectivity (–6/–60 dB): Main (VFO-A) Mode –6 dB –60 dB CW/RTTY/PKT 0.5 kHz or better 750 Hz or less SSB 2.4 kHz or better 3.6 kHz or less AM 6 kHz or better 15 kHz or less FM 15 kHz or better 25 kHz or less (WIDTH: Center, VRF: OFF) Sub (VFO-B) Mode –6 dB –60 dB CW/RTTY/PKT 1.1 kHz or better 3.0 kHz or less SSB 2.2 kHz or better 4.5 kHz or less AM 6 kHz or better 25 kHz or less FM 12 kHz or better 30 kHz or less Image Rejection: 70 dB or better (160 - 10m Amateur bands) 60 dB or better (6m Amateur band) Maximum Audio Output: 2.5 W into 4 Ohm with 10% THD Audio Output Impedance: 4 to 8 Ohm (4 Ohm: nominal)
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 132Conducted Radiation: Less than 2 nW Specifications are subject to change, in the interest of technical improvement, without notice or obligation, and are guaranteed only within the amateur bands.
FT-2000 Operating Manual Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. 133 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. DECLARATION BY MANUFACTURER The scanner receiver is not a digital scanner and is incapable of being converted or modified to a digital scanner receiver by any user.

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