Yaesu Musen 20251X70 HF Transceiver with Scanning Receiver User Manual P65
Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. HF Transceiver with Scanning Receiver P65
Contents
- 1. Users Manual 1
- 2. Users Manual 2
Users Manual 1
HF/50 MH
Z
T
RANSCEIVER
FT-2000D
O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD (AUSTRALIA) PTY., LTD.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia
ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . .
The FT-2000D 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-2000D, 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-2000D, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You Begin” section of this manual.
Page 1FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur trans-
ceiver! Whether this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equipment is
already the backbone of your station, rest assured that your
transceiver will provide many hours of operating pleasure
for years to come.
The FT-2000D is an elite-class HF transceiver providing ex-
ceptional performance both on transmit and receive. The FT-
2000D is designed for the most competitive operating situa-
tions, whether you primarily operate in contest, DX, or digi-
tal-mode environments.
Built on the foundation of the popular FTDX9000 transceiver,
and carrying the proud tradition of the FT-1000 series, the
FT-2000D provides up to 200 Watts of power output on SSB,
CW, and FM (50 Watts AM carrier). Digital Signal Process-
ing (DSP) is utilized throughout the design, providing lead-
ing-edge performance on both transmit and receive.
Available as an option for the FT-2000D is the Data Man-
agement Unit (DMU-2000), which provides extensive dis-
play capabilities via a user-supplied computer monitor. In-
cluded are Band Scope, Audio Scope, X-Y Oscilloscope,
World Clock, Rotator Control, and extensive transceiver sta-
tus displays, in addition to station logging capability.
For exceptional protection from strong nearby incoming sig-
nals, the Yaesu-exclusive VRF (Variable RF Front-End Fil-
ter) serves as a high-performance Preselector-ideal for multi-
operator contest environments. This filter is manually tuned,
allowing the operator to optimize sensitivity or signal rejec-
tion with the twist of a knob. And for then ultimate in re-
ceiver RF selectivity, the optional RF µTuning Kits may be
connected via the rear panel, providing extraordinarily sharp
selectivity to protect your receiver from close-in interference
on a crowded band.
In addition to the contribution of the VRF Preselector, su-
perb receiver performance is a result of direct lineage from
the legendary FTDX9000, FT-1000D, and FT-1000MP. You
may select, in the front end, one of two RF preamplifiers, or
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) utilizing direct feed to
the first mixer, and/or three levels of RF attenuation in 6-dB
steps.
Dual Receive is built into every FT-2000D. The Main re-
ceiver utilizes DSP filtering, incorporating many of the fea-
tures of the FTDX9000, such as Variable Bandwidth, IF Shift,
and Passband Contour tuning. Digital Noise Reduction and
Digital Auto-Notch Filtering are also provided, along with a
manually-tuned IF Notch filter. The Sub receiver, used for
monitoring within the same band as the Main band, is an
analog type ideal for watching both sides of a pile-up, or
keeping an ear on a DX station working stations by call area,
etc.
On the transmit side, the Yaesu-exclusive Three-Band Para-
metric Microphone Equalizer allows precise and flexible ad-
justment of the wave-form created by your voice and micro-
phone. The Amplitude, Center Frequency, and Bandwidth of
equalization may be adjusted independently for the low-fre-
quency, mid-range, and high-audio-frequency spectra, and
the transmitted bandwidth may also be adjusted, as well.
Advanced features include Direct Keyboard Frequency En-
try and Band Change, Speech Processor, IF Monitor for Voice
modes, CW Pitch control, CW Spot switch, Full CW QSK,
adjustable IF Noise Blanker, and all-mode Squelch. Two TX/
RX antenna ports, plus a receive-only antenna port, are pro-
vided on the rear panel. Two key jacks are provided (one
each on the front and rear panels), and they may be config-
ured independently for paddle input or connection to a straight
key or computer-driven keying interface. Both Digital Voice
Recording and CW Message Memory are provided.
Frequency setup is extraordinarily simple on the FT-2000D.
Besides direct frequency entry for both the Main and Sub
VFOs, separate keys are provided for band selection, and
each band key accesses three independent VFO frequency/
mode/filter settings per band, so you can establish separate
VFO settings for three different parts of each band. The two
(Main and Sub) VFOs allow simultaneous reception and dis-
play of two different frequencies, even in different modes
and with different IF bandwidths. Receiver audio can be com-
pletely or partially mixed, or monitored separately in each
ear.
In addition, 99 memories are provided, each of which stores
its own mode and IF filter selection, in addition to frequency,
Clarifier offset, and scan-skip status. What's more, five quick-
recall (“QMB”) memories can instantly store operational set-
tings at the push of a button.
The built-in automatic antenna tuner includes 100 memories
of its own, automatically storing antenna matching settings
for quick automatic recall later.
Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with the
FT-2000D, thanks to dedicated AFSK and FSK connection
jacks on the rear panel. Optimization of the filter passbands,
DSP settings, carrier insertion point, and display offset are
all possible via the Menu programming system.
The Yaesu CAT system provides a direct link to the trans-
ceiver CPU for computer control and customization of tun-
ing, scanning, and other operating functions. The FT-2000D
includes a built-in data level converter for direction connec-
tion to a personal computer serial port. Yaesu products are
supported by most all of the leading contest and DX logging
programs, and the extensive programming protocol is de-
scribed in the CAT System Manual, supplied with this trans-
ceiver, if you wish to write your own software!
Advanced technology is only part of the FT-2000D story.
Vertex Standard stands behind our products with a world-
wide network of dealers and service centers. We greatly ap-
preciate your investment in the FT-2000D, and we look for-
ward to helping you get the most out of your new transceiver.
Please feel free to contact your nearest dealer, or one of Ver-
tex Standard's national headquarters offices, for technical ad-
vice, interfacing assistance, or accessory recommendation.
And watch Vertex Standard U.S.A.’s Home Page for late-
breaking information about Vertex, Standard Horizon, and
Yaesu products: http://www.vertexstandard.com.
Please read this manual thoroughly, so as to gain maximum
understanding of the full capability of the FT-2000D, and
we thank you again for your purchase!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description ..................................................... 1
Accessories & Options ................................................. 4
Supplied Accessories ............................................... 4
Available Options ..................................................... 4
Before You Begin ......................................................... 6
Extending the Front Feet .......................................... 6
Adjusting the Main Tuning Dial Torque .................. 6
Resetting the Microprocessor .................................. 7
Resetting Memories (Only) ................................ 7
Menu Resetting................................................... 7
Full Reset ............................................................ 7
Installation and Interconnections ............................... 8
Antenna Considerations ........................................... 8
About Coaxial Cable ................................................ 8
Grounding ................................................................ 9
Connection of Antenna and Power Cables ............. 10
Connection of Microphone and Headphone .......... 11
Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying
Interconnections ..................................................... 12
VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections.......... 13
Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers ................... 14
Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams ............................ 15
Front Panel Controls & Switches ............................. 16
Display Indications .................................................... 28
Rear Panel .................................................................. 31
FP-2000 Switches & Jacks ........................................ 34
Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands ...... 35
Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band
(U.S. version only) ................................................. 38
CLAR (Clarifier) Operation on Main (VFO-A) ..... 39
LOCK ..................................................................... 40
DIM ........................................................................ 40
Convenience Features................................................ 42
Dual Receive .......................................................... 42
Using Headphones for Dual Receive ............... 43
Sideband Diversity Reception .......................... 43
Bandwidth Diversity Reception ....................... 44
P.BACK (Audio Playback) from
Main (VFO-A) Receiver ........................................ 45
P.BACK feature from
the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 45
“MY Bands” Operation .......................................... 46
Band Stack Operation ............................................ 47
C.S (Custom Switch) .............................................. 47
Rotator Control Functions ...................................... 48
More Frequency Navigation Techniques ............... 49
Keyboard Frequency Entry .............................. 49
Using the [SUB VFO-B] knob ......................... 49
Using the UP/DOWN switches of
the supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone ........ 49
Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) ... 50
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) ........................ 51
ATT ........................................................................ 51
RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes) ............................ 52
Advanced Interference-Suppression Features:
RF Front End ............................................................. 53
Using the VRF (Variable RF Front-end Filter) ...... 53
Interference Rejection
(Signals Off Frequency by Just a Few kHz) ............ 54
R.FLT (Roofing Filters) ......................................... 54
Interference Rejection (Signals within 3 kHz) ........ 55
CONTOUR Control Operation .............................. 55
IF SHIFT Operation ............................................... 56
WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning .................... 57
Using IF Shift and Width Together................... 57
IF Notch Filter Operation....................................... 58
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation ............ 59
Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation ................... 59
NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection . 60
IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation .......................... 61
Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception ...... 62
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ............................. 62
SLOPED AGC Operation................................. 63
Mute Feature (Main (VFO-A) Band) ..................... 63
SSB/AM Mode Transmission .................................... 64
Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ........................ 66
ATU Operation ....................................................... 66
About ATU Operation ...................................... 67
Lithium Battery Replacement ................................ 68
Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ......................... 69
Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth ........... 69
Parametric Microphone Equalizer ......................... 70
Using the Speech Processor ................................... 72
Low- Distortion CLASS-A Operation .................... 74
Transmitter Convenience Features .......................... 76
Voice Memory ........................................................ 76
Voice Memory Operation from
the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 77
VOX (Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control) ............. 78
MONITOR ............................................................. 78
Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier .................. 79
Split-Frequency Operation ..................................... 80
VFO Tracking Feature ...................................... 80
Quick Split Operation ....................................... 81
CW Mode Operation ................................................. 82
Setup for Straight Key
(and Straight Key emulation) Operation ................ 82
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ....................... 83
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ........................ 83
Setting the Keyer Weight
(Dot/Space:Dash) Ratio .................................... 84
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ............... 84
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CW Convenience Features ........................................ 85
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating) .................................. 85
Using CW Reverse ................................................. 86
CW Delay Time Setting ......................................... 87
CW Pitch Adjustment ............................................. 87
Contest Memory Keyer .......................................... 88
Message Memory ............................................. 88
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode .............. 89
TEXT Memory ................................................. 90
Contest Number Programming ................... 91
Decrementing the Contest Number ............. 92
Contest Memory Keyer
(Using the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad)
...... 92
Message Memory ............................................. 92
TEXT Memory ................................................. 94
FM Mode Operation ................................................. 96
Basic Operation ...................................................... 96
Repeater Operation ................................................ 97
Memory Operation .................................................... 98
Convenient Memory functions ............................... 98
QMB (Quick Memory Bank) ................................. 99
Standard Memory Operation ................................ 100
Memory Storage ............................................. 100
Memory Channel Recall ................................. 100
Checking a Memory Channel's Status ............ 101
Erasing Memory Channel Data ...................... 101
Moving Memory Data to
the Main Band (VFO-A) ................................ 102
Memory Tune Operation ................................ 102
Memory Groups ................................................... 103
Memory Group Assignment ........................... 103
Choosing the Desired Memory Group ........... 103
Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency:
5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) .............................. 104
VFO and Memory Scanning ................................... 105
VFO Scanning ...................................................... 105
Memory Scan ....................................................... 106
PMS ........................................................................... 107
Packet Operation ..................................................... 108
Packet Setup (Including Subcarrier Frequency) .. 108
Basic Setup .......................................................... 108
RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation ......................... 109
Setting Up for RTTY Operation ........................... 109
Basic Setup .......................................................... 109
Miscellaneous AFSK-Based Data Modes .............. 110
About the Transverter Output Terminal ............... 111
Menu Mode .............................................................. 112
Using the Menu .................................................... 112
Menu Mode Reset .......................................... 112
AGC Group .......................................................... 116
DISPLAY Group .................................................. 116
DVS Group .......................................................... 117
KEYER Group ..................................................... 117
GENERAL Group ................................................ 118
S IF SFT Group .................................................... 120
MODE-AM Group ............................................... 120
MODE-CW Group ............................................... 121
MODE-DAT Group ............................................. 122
MODE-FM Group ............................................... 123
MODE-RTY Group.............................................. 123
MODE-SSB Group .............................................. 124
RX AUDIO Group ............................................... 124
RX DSP Group .................................................... 125
SCOPE Group ...................................................... 126
TUNING Group ................................................... 127
TX AUDIO Group ............................................... 128
TX GNRL Group ................................................. 129
Specifications ............................................................ 132
Installation of the Optional Filter
(YF-122C & YF-122CN) ......................................... 134
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ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
External Power Supply (FP-2000)1 pc
Hand Microphone (MH-31B8)1 pc A07890001
AC Power Cord 1 pc T9017882: USA
T9013285: Europe
T9013283A: Australia
DC Power Cord 1 pc T9207392
Spare Fuse (15 A) 1 pc Q0000136
4-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091004
5-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091006
1/4-inch 3-contact Plug 1 pcs P0090008
3.5 mm 3-contact Plug 1 pcs P0091046
3.5 mm 2-contact Plug 1 pcs P0090034
RCA Plug 2 pcs P0091365
Operating Manual 1 pc
CAT Reference Book 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
RF µTuning Kit A For 160 m Band
RF µTuning Kit B For 80/40 m Bands
RF µTuning Kit C For 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)
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NOTE
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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 se-
curely in place, because the transceiver is quite heavy
and an unlocked leg could result in damage, should
the transceiver move suddenly.
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. Available adjustment range is
120°.
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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
TIGHTEN
Hold the Skirt
LOOSEN
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RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR
RESETTING MEMORIES (ONLY)
Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the Memory chan-
nels previously stored, without affecting any configura-
tion 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.
2. 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 set-
tings 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE
When the optional DMU-2000 is connected and is turned
on the [POWER] switch, the DMU-2000’s data is also
reset when perform the full reset of the FT-2000D.
[POWER] button [A
M] button
[POWER] button [MENU] button
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
[POWER] button [LOCK] button
[FAST] button
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ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
The FT-2000D is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired oper-
ating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, the transceiver’s Auto-
matic 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-2000D be
as close as possible to the specified 50-Ohm value.
Note that the “G5RV” type antenna does not provide a 50-Ohm impedance on all HF Amateur bands, and an external wide-
range antenna coupler must be used with this antenna type.
Any antenna to be used with the FT-2000D 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-2000D transceiver. All efforts at providing an efficient
antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy coaxial cable is used. This transceiver utilizes standard “M” (“PL-259”)
type connectors, except for the “RX OUT” BNC connector.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
1/16''
3/4''
1 1/8''
3/4''
Adapter
1/8''
5/8''3/8''
TYPICAL PL-259 INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
GROUNDING
The FT-2000D transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maxi-
mum 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 cur-
rent flow through logic devices.
An effective earth ground system may take several forms; for a more complete discussion, see an appropriate RF engineer-
ing 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 as 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.
PROPER GROUND CONNECTION
Linear
Amplifier
TNC
Transceiver
"Daisy Chain"
Linear
Amplifier
TNC
Transceiver
IMPROPER GROUND CONNECTION
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ANTENNA "1”
ANTENNA "2”
CONNECTION OF ANTENNA AND FP-2000 POWER SUPPLY
Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as well as the FP-
2000D Power Supply.
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 sepa-
ration 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.
Use a short, thick, braided cable
to connect your station equipment
to the buried ground rod (or alter-
native earth ground system).
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
NOTE
Please be sure that the FT-2000D’s [POWER]
switch and the FP-2000’s [POWER] switch are
both turned off any time you plug in or unplug any
power cable to/from the FP-2000. This will avoid
the possibility of potentially-damaging spikes and/
or electrical shock.
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CONNECTION OF MICROPHONE AND HEADPHONE
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
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KEY, KEYER, AND COMPUTER-DRIVEN KEYING INTERCONNECTIONS
The FT-2000D 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.
The 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 “052 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 “054 A1A R-TYPE.”
Both KEY jacks on the FT-2000D 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.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
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VL-1000 LINEAR AMPLIFIER INTERCONNECTIONS
Be sure that both the FT-2000D and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in
the illustration.
Please set the “ATT” switch to the “ON” position on the front panel of the VL-1000. The 200-Watt power
output from the FT-2000D is far in excess of what is required to drive the VL-1000 to its full rated output.
NOTE:
Please refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation.
Please do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
To link the FT-2000D and VL-1000 Power
switches, set the VL-1000 REMOTE switch to
the “ON” position.
About the CONTROL Cable
The VL-1000 may be operated with the FT-
2000D whether or not the CONTROL Cable is
connected; however, the CONTROL Cable al-
lows you to tune up the amplifier automatically
by just pressing the [F SET] or [TUNE] key on
the VL-1000, so as to transmit a carrier for tun-
ing purposes.
ANT 1
ANT 2
ANT 3
ANT 4
REMOTE
ON
OFF
BAND DATA 1
BAND DATA 2
GND
ALC 2
ALC 1
PTT 2
PTT 1
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
CONTROL
DC48V IN
ANT 1
~AC IN
ANT 1
HF Vertical Antenna
HF Dipole Antenna
HF Beam Antenna
50 MHz Antenna
ANT 2
ANT 3
ANT 2
INPUT 1
TX REQ
EXT ALC
BAND DATA
BAND-DATA 1
BAND-DATA 2
GND
DC 48V IN
CONTROL
ALC 1
ALC CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000)
BAND DATA CABLE Supplied w/VL-1000
()
ANTENNA CABLE (Not Supplied)
CONTROL CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000)
VP-1000
VP-1000
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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
INTERFACING TO OTHER LINEAR AMPLIFIERS
NOTE
The TX/RX switching in the linear amplifier is con-
trolled by switching components in the transceiver. The
relay circuit of the FT-2000D 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 “144 tGEn ETX-GND;” set this Menu
item to “EnA (Enable)” to activate the amplifier switch-
ing relay.
The specified range for ALC voltage to be used with
the FT-2000D is 0 to –4 Volts DC.
Amplifier systems utilizing different ALC voltages will
not work correctly with the FT-2000D, and their ALC
lines must not be connected if this is the case.
EERYALC
ACFUSEGND
RF INRF OUT
ANT 1
~AC IN
ANT 1
HF Antenna
50 MHz Antenna
ANT 2
INPUT 1
EXT ALC
TX GND
GND
GND
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PLUG /CONNECTOR PINOUT DIAGRAMS
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The µ-TUNE, DMU, and PGM connectors are special connectors for this transceiver. Please do not connect any accessory
or other device not specifically approved by Vertex Standard. Failure to observe this precaution may cause damage not
covered by the Limited Warranty on this apparatus.
Do not use
2-conductor type plug
UP
+5V
DOWN
FAST
GND
PTT
MIC GND
MIC
+13V
TX GND
GND
BAND DATA A
BAND DATA B
BAND DATA C
BAND DATA D
TX INH
RTTY
BAND DATA
AF OUT
RCA PLUG KEY
MIC CAT
SIGNAL or ()
+
GND or (-- )-
DATA IN
GND
PACKET PTT
DATA OUT
BUSY
SHIFT
RX OUT
PTT
GND
EXT SPKR
DC IN 13. 8 V
DC IN 50 V PACKET
ROT ROTATOR
()
PHONE
REM REMOTE
()
N/A
SERIAL OUT
SERIAL IN
N/A
GND
N/A
RTS
CTS
NC
CW ROTATION
SPEED
DIRECTION
GND
NC
CCW ROTATION
(as viewed from front panel)
(as viewed from rear panel)(as viewed from rear panel)
DOT DASH COMMON
For Internal Keyer
KEY GND
For Straight Key
(as viewed from rear panel)
(as viewed from rear panel)
(as viewed from rear panel)
(as viewed from rear panel)
(as viewed from rear panel)
SUB (VFO-B)
MAIN (VFO-A) GND
SUB (VFO-B)
MAIN (VFO-A) GND
GND
SIGNAL
GND
SIGNAL
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POWER Switch
Press and hold in this switch for one second to turn the
transceiver on, after first setting the FP-2000’s
[POWER] switch to the “I” position. Press and hold
in this switch for one second, similarly, to turn the trans-
ceiver off. If the FP-2000’s [POWER] switch is set
to the “O” position, this switch will not function.
ADVICE:
The main power switch for the system is located
on the front panel of the FP-2000 Power Supply.
When the FP-2000 main power switch is pushed
down on the “I” side, the FP-2000 is turned on,
and the FT-2000 is placed in the “standby” state.
If the FP-2000 main power switch is not pressed
in this manner, it is not possible to turn on the trans-
ceiver. For more details about the main power
switch location on the FP-2000, please see the dis-
cussion on page 34.
If you press this switch momentarily while the trans-
ceiver is turned on, the transceiver’s audio will be
muted for three seconds.
MOX Switch
Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk)
circuit, to activate the transmitter (the LED inside this
button will glow red). It must be turned off (the red
LED will be off) for reception. This button replicates
the action of the Push to Talk (PTT) switch on the mi-
crophone. 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.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES
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TUNE Switch
This is the on/off switch for the FT-2000D’s Auto-
matic Antenna Tuner.
Pressing this button momentarily places the antenna
tuner in line between the transmitter final amplifier and
the antenna jack (“ ” icon will appear in the dis-
play). 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.
NOTE:
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.
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 ste-
reo 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 Re-
ceive 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.
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 15. 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 “052 A1A F-TYPE” (see page 121).
There is another jack with the same name on the rear
panel, and it may be configured independently for In-
ternal 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).
Microphone Connector
This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone uti-
lizing a traditional YAESU HF-transceiver pinout.
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 inde-
pendently, so you can customize the brightness levels.
VOX Switch
This button enables automatic voice-actuated transmit-
ter 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.
ANTENNA 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 left corner of the display.
[RX]: Normally, the antenna connected to the ANT 1
or 2 jack is used for receive (and always used for trans-
mit). When the [RX] switch is pressed, an antenna con-
nected to the RX ANT will be used during receive.
MONI (Monitor) Switch
This button enables the transmit monitor in all modes.
While activated, the “ ” icon appears in the dis-
play. 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 qual-
ity heard in the headphones is such a “natural” repro-
duction of the transmitted audio quality.
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PROC (Processor) Switch
This button enables the Parametric Microphone Equal-
izer and Speech Processor for SSB/AM transmission.
While activated the Parametric Microphone Equalizer,
the “ ” icon appears in the display.
While activated the Speech Processor, the “ ”
and “ ” icons appears in the display. Adjustment
of the Processor level is accomplished using the
[PROC] knob.
ADVICE:
The Speech Processor is a tool for increasing the
average power output through a compression tech-
nique. However, if the [PROC] knob is advanced
too far, the increase in compression becomes
counter-productive, as intelligibility will suffer. We
recommend that you monitor the sound of your sig-
nal using the Monitor (with headphones).
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management
Unit 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 micro-
phone.
KEYER Switch
This button toggles the internal CW keyer on and off.
While activated, the “ ” icon appears in the dis-
play. The Keyer sending speed and the CW Hang Time
are adjusted via the front panel’s [SPEED] and [DE-
LAY] knobs.
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 selected attenuation level appears in the
ATT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator
on the display.
ADVICE:
The Attenuator affects both the Main (VFO-A) and
Sub (VFO-B) receivers.
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.
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IPO (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION) Switch
This button may be used to set the optimum front end
characteristics of the receiver circuit for a very strong-
signal environment. Available selections are AMP 1
(low distortion amplifier), AMP 2 (2-stage low-distor-
tion RF amplifier), or ON (bypasses the front end RF
amplifier), and the selected receiver RF amplifier ap-
pears at the IPO column of the Receiver Configuration
Indicator in the display.
ADVICE:
The IPO switch affects both the Main (VFO-A) and
Sub (VFO-B) receivers.
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
selected bandwidth appears in the FLT column of the
Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display.
ADVICE:
The Roofing Filter selection applies to the Main
band (VFO-A) only.
Because the roofing filter is in the first IF, the pro-
tection it provides against interference is quite sig-
nificant. 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.
AGC Switch
This button selects the AGC characteristics for the re-
ceiver. Available selections are FAST, MID, SLOW,
or AUTO, and the “AGC” icon will change according
to the AGC characteristics selected.
Press the [AGC] button repeatedly to select the de-
sired receiver-recovery time constant. Press and hold
in the [AGC] button for two seconds to disable the
AGC (for testing or weak-signal reception).
When the [AGC] button is pressed independently, it
applies to the Main band (VFO-A) receiver.
When you press the [B] button, followed by the [AGC]
button (within five seconds of pressing the [B] switch),
it affects the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver.
ADVICE:
If the AGC receiver-recovery time is set to “Off” by
pressing and holding in the [AGC] button, the S-meter
will no longer deflect. Additionally, you will likely en-
counter distortion on stronger signals, as the IF ampli-
fiers and the following stages are probably being over-
loaded.
NB Switch
This button turns the IF Noise Blanker on and off.
Press this button momentarily to reduce a short-dura-
tion pulse noise; the “ ” icon will appear in the dis-
play.
Press and hold in this button for one second to reduce
a longer-duration man-made pulse noise; the “ ”
icon will blink for three seconds, then will appear con-
tinuously in the display.
Press this button again to disable the noise blanker;
the “ ” icon will disappear.
ADVICE:
When you press (or press and hold) the [NB] button
momentarily, it affects the Main band (VFO-A) re-
ceiver. When you press the [B] button, then press (or
press and hold in) the [NB] button (within five sec-
onds of pressing the [B] button), it affects the Sub band
(VFO-B) receiver.
METER Switch
This control switch determines the function of the meter
during transmission.
COMP: Indicates the speech compressor level (SSB
mode 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.
MONI 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 AM modes, when activated by the [PROC] but-
ton.
BK-IN Switch
This button turns the CW break-in capability on and
off. While the CW break-in is activated, the “ ”
icon appears in the display.
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.
The Sub (VFO-B) frequency display will indicate the
offset tone frequency when this button is pressed.
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SPEED PITCH Knobs
SPEED Knob
The inner [SPEED] knob adjusts the keying speed of
the internal CW keyer (4 ~ 60 WPM). Clockwise rota-
tion increases the sending speed.
When turning this knob while pressing the [KEYER]
button, the Sub (VFO-B) frequency display shows the
keying speed.
PITCH Knob
The outer [PITCH] knob selects your preferred CW
tone pitch (from 300 ~ 1050 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 cen-
ter frequency of the CW Tuning Indicator will follow
the setting of this control.
NB SQL Knobs
NB Knob
The inner [NB] knob adjusts the noise blanking level
when the (analog) IF noise blanker is activated by press-
ing the [NB] button.
SQL Knob
The outer [SQL] knob sets the signal level threshold
at which the 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.
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MIC 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 some-
what-louder-than-normal voice level, watch the ALC
level and adjust the MIC Gain so that the ALC reaches
just to the right edge of the ALC scale. Then, when
you speak in a more normal voice level, you’ll be cer-
tain not to be over-driving the mic amplifier stage.
RF PWR Knob
The outer [RF PWR] knob is the main RF Power out-
put control for the transceiver, active in all operating
modes. Clockwise rotation increases the power out-
put. Adjust this control for the desired power output
from the FT-2000D.
VOX DELAY Knobs
VOX Knob
The inner [VOX] knob sets the gain of the VOX cir-
cuit, 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.
During voice operation, this knob sets the hang time,
between the moment you stop speaking, and the auto-
matic switch from transmit back to receive. Adjust this
for smooth VOX operation, so the receiver is only ac-
tivated 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 auto-
matic 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.
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 nor-
mally kept fully counter-clockwise (off), except when
scanning and during FM operation.
SUB AF GAIN 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 between the 9 o’clock and
10 o’clock positions.
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 po-
sition.
AF GAIN RF GAIN Knobs
AF GAIN Knob
The inner [AF GAIN] knob sets the Main (VFO-A)
receiver’s audio volume level. Typically, you will op-
erate with this control set between the 9 o’clock and
10 o’clock positions.
RF GAIN Knob
The 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 clock-
wise position.
MODE Switches
[A], [B] Switch
Pressing the [A] or [B] button will illuminate the re-
spective indicator imbedded within the switch, allow-
ing adjustment of the operating mode on the Main
(VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) band. Usually, the [A] but-
ton glow Red, signifying that the Main band (VFO-A)
is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button
will cause its indicator to blink Orange for five sec-
onds, signifying Sub band (VFO-B) adjustment.
ADVICE:
When changing bands, confirm the [A] or [B] button
illumination status 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).
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F1 - F7 / DISPLAY Keys
These keys can be used to control the Voice Memory
capability for the SSB/AM/FM modes, and the Con-
test Keyer for the CW mode. You can also play back
up to 15 seconds of incoming received audio, as well,
for verification of a missed callsign or other purposes.
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit
is connected, you can also use the “Function” keys for
the various functions associated with each “page” of
the external display’s capability.
[F1(CH 1)] - [F4(CH 4)] key
In the case of Voice Memory, up to 20 seconds of au-
dio may be stored on each channel. For CW messages,
up to 50 characters (“PARIS” specification) may be
stored into each channel. See page 76 (Voice Memory)
or page 88 (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 76 (Voice Memory) or page 88
(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 91 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 Re-
corder. The Voice Recorder allows you to record the
Main band (VFO-A) receiver audio for the most-re-
cent 15 seconds. While you’re recording the receiver
audio, the “ ” icon will appear in the display.
Press this button momentarily to stop the recording,
then press this button momentarily again to play back
the receiver audio for the most-recent 15 seconds of
reception before you stopped the recording.
While playing back the receiver audio, the “ ” icon
will appear in the display.
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds again to
resume recording.
[DISPLAY] key
Press and hold in this key for two seconds to cause the
[F1(CH 1)] - [DISPLAY] keys to act as “Function”
keys for the optional DMU-2000 Data Management
Unit if connected.
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QMB (Quick Memory Bank) Switches
STO (Store) Button
Pressing this button copies operating information (fre-
quency, 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.
NAR (Narrow) Switch
In the SSB/CW modes on the Main band (VFO-A), this
button is used to set the bandwidth of the DSP (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 the [SHIFT] knob still works
normally.
In the SSB/CW modes on the Sub Band (VFO-B), this
button is used to toggle the receiver’s bandwidth be-
tween wide (2.4 kHz) and narrow (1.0 kHz).
ADVICE:
When the Sub Band’s (VFO-B) optional YF-122C (500
Hz) or YF-122CN (300 Hz) CW narrow filter is in-
stalled, the optional narrow filter will be activated when
the [NAR] switch has been engaged on the CW/RTTY/
PSK modes.
In the AM mode, this button is used to toggle the
receiver’s bandwidth between wide (9 kHz) and nar-
row (6 kHz).
In the FM mode on the 28 MHz and 50 MHz bands,
this button is used to toggle the FM deviation/band-
width 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.
SPLIT Switch
Pressing this button to activate split frequency opera-
tion between the Main band (VFO-A), used for recep-
tion, and the Sub band (VFO-B), used for transmis-
sion. 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 automati-
cally 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.
TXW “TX Watch” Switch
Pressing this button lets you monitor the transmit fre-
quency when split frequency operation is engaged.
Release the button to return to normal operation.
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.
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.
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 ef-
fected on the frequency and mode programmed for the
Sub (VFO-B) band.
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 tun-
ing steps increase. The available steps are:
OPERATING MODE
LSB/USB/CW/RTTY/PKT(LSB)
AM/FM/PKT(FM)
Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On.
1 STEP
10 Hz (100 Hz)
100 Hz (1 kHz)
1 DIAL ROTATION
10 kHz (100 kHz)
100 kHz (1 MHz)
ADVICE:
The tuning steps for the Main Tuning Dial knob are
set, at the factory, to 10 Hz per step. Via Menu item
“116 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.
FAST Switch
Pressing this button will increase or decrease the tun-
ing rate of the Main Tuning Dial knob by a factor of
ten, as mentioned in the previous section.
When this function is activated, the “ ” icon ap-
pears in the display.
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CLAR
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
the “ ” icon appears in the display.
[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 contents 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.
[A
B] Switch
Pressing this button momentarily exchanges the con-
tents of the Main band (VFO-A) (or a recalled memory
channel) and the Sub band (VFO-B).
[V/M] Switch
This button toggles Main band (VFO-A) receiver op-
eration between the memory system and the VFO. Ei-
ther “ ” or “ ” will be displayed to the under
the main frequency display field to indicate the cur-
rent selection. If you have tuned off of a Memory chan-
nel 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).
[M
A] Switch
Pressing this button momentarily displays the contents
of the currently-selected memory channel for three sec-
onds.
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.
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[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 recall-
ing a memory, without first retuning, causes the memory
channel to be “masked,” and repeating the process re-
stores the masked memory.
MENU Switch
This button is used for gaining access to the Menu sys-
tem, for configuring various transceiver characteris-
tics. Menu operation is described in detail, in this
manual, beginning on page 112.
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
[MENU] button for two seconds to save any configu-
ration changes (momentarily pressing the [MENU]
button to exit will not save the changes).
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 opera-
tion.
RX CLAR Switch
Pressing this button activates the RX Clarifier, to al-
low 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 fre-
quency 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.
TX CLAR Switch
Pressing this button activates the TX Clarifier, to al-
low 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 fre-
quency 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.
CLEAR Switch
Pressing this button clears out any frequency offset you
have programmed into the Clarifier register (thereby
setting the offset to “Zero”).
CLAR Knob
This knob tunes the Clarifier offset frequency up to
9.99 kHz.
VRF Knob
This knob tunes the passband of the VRF (Variable RF
Filter) preselector circuit for maximum receiver sensi-
tivity (and out-of-band interference rejection).
ADVICE:
The relative position of the VRF passband can be
observed on the Tuning Offset Indicator of the dis-
play via Menu item “010 diSP BAR SEL.”
When the optional RF µTuning Kit is connected,
this knob allows adjustment of the center frequency
of the µ-Tuning filter passband (which is much
narrower than that of the VRF).
VRF Switch
This button turns the VRF filter on and off. While ac-
tivated, the “ ” icon will appear in the FLT column
of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display.
ADVICE:
When the optional RF µTuning Kit is connected, press-
ing this button will engage the µ-Tuning filter. The
µTuning Kit provides much better RF selectivity than
any other RF filter in the Amateur industry, yielding
outstanding protection from high RF levels not far re-
moved from the current operating frequency.
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, the peak posi-
tion of the IF Notch Filter is depicted graphically in
the display. The IF Notch Filter center frequency is
adjusted via the [NOTCH] knob.
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, the “ ” icon appears in the dis-
play. This is an automatic circuit, and there is no ad-
justment knob for the DNF.
NOTCH Knob
This knob adjusts the center frequency of the Main
band (VFO-A) receiver’s IF Notch Filter. The Notch
Filter is engaged via the [NOTCH] button.
Initially, the approximate center frequency of the IF
Notch Filter is adjusted by the outer [COARSE] knob;
then, fine tuning of the center frequency is adjusted by
the inner [FINE] knob.
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CLAR
SHIFT 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 ad-
justment 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 “042 S-iF LSB SET” through “049 S-
iF PKT-USB.”
WIDTH Knob
The outer [WIDTH] knob sets the overall bandwidth
of the IF DSP filter for the Main (VFO-A) receiver.
The center (12 o’clock) position establishes the “de-
fault” bandwidth (for example, 2.4 kHz for SSB);
clockwise rotation of this knob increases the bandwidth
(out to a maximum of 4 kHz), while counter-clock-
wise rotation reduces the bandwidth.
When the NAR (Narrow) filter selection is engaged,
the [WIDTH] knob is disabled.
The [SHIFT] knob may be used to re-center the pass-
band 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]
knob no longer functions. The IF SHIFT system is still
fully operational, however.
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CONT Switch
This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s
CONTOUR filter on and off. When the CONTOUR
Filter is activated, the peak position of the CONTOUR
Filter is depicted graphically 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 inter-
ference with a sharp DSP filter, that the remaining sig-
nal has a somewhat unnatural sound. This is caused by
the cutting of some frequency components, leaving
other components in excess. The CONTOUR filter al-
lows you (especially) to roll off certain frequency com-
ponents inside the remaining passband, but in a smooth
manner that helps restore a natural sound and/or raise
intelligibility.
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, the “ ” icon
appears in the display. Adjustment of the Noise Re-
duction level is provided by the [DNR] knob.
CONTOUR DNR Knob
CONTOUR Knob
The inner [CONTOUR] knob selects the desired Main
band (VFO-A) receiver’s CONTOUR filter response.
The CONTOUR filter is engaged via the [CONTOUR]
button.
DNR Knob
The outer [DNR] knob selects the Main band (VFO-
A) receiver’s optimum Digital Noise Reduction re-
sponse. The Noise Reduction circuit is engaged via
the [DNR] button.
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 imbed-
ded within the button will light up. Pressing the button
again will disable this receiver, and the imbedded Green
LED will turn off.
TX Indicator/Switch
This is the button that turns the Sub (VFO-B) trans-
mitter On and Off. When this button is pressed to trans-
fer 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 trans-
fer frequency/mode control back to the Main (VFO-
A) side, and the Red LED imbedded within this button
will turn off.
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 reg-
isters.
(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.
(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.
GRP Switch
Pressing this button allows you to select the memory
group using the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
M CH Switch
Pressing this button allows you to select the memory
channel using the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
(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, press-
ing this button allows you to select the Sub (VFO-B)
operating band (Amateur bands) using the [SUB VFO-
B] knob.
(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, press-
ing 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.
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.
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 op-
eration 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).
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Receiver Configuration Indicators
ANT (1, 2, RX):
Indicates the antenna selected for operation by the front
panel [1/2] and [RX] antenna switches.
ATT (OFF, –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB):
Indicates the attenuation level selected for operation
by the front panel [ATT] button.
FLT (VRF, µ-TUNE, THRU):
Indicates the RF filter selected for operation by the
front panel [VRF] button.
ADVICE:
The µ-TUNE filter is an option. The “ ” icon will
not appear when the optional µ-TUNE unit is not con-
nected.
IPO (AMP 1, AMP 2, ON):
Indicates the front end RF amplifier selected for op-
eration by the front panel [IPO] button.
R.FLT
Indicates the 1st IF Roofing Filter selected: AUTO
(mode-determined), 3 kHz, 6 kHz, or 15 kHz.
AGC (AUTO, FAST, MID, SLOW):
Indicates the AGC decay time selected for Main band
(VFO-A) operation by the front panel [AGC] switch.
DNR
This indicator appears whenever the Digital Noise Re-
duction feature is activated.
DNF
This indicator appears whenever the Digital Notch Fil-
ter is activated.
CONTOUR
The peak position of the CONTOUR Filter is depicted
graphically here when the CONTOUR Filter is acti-
vated.
NOTCH
The null position of the IF Notch Filter is depicted
graphically here when the IF Notch Filter is activated.
WIDTH
Indicates the bandwidth of the DSP IF filter.
SHIFT
Indicates the peak position of the DSP IF filter.
NB
This indicator appears when the Main band (VFO-A)
receiver’s (short duration) Noise Blanker is activated.
This indicator will blink for three seconds, and there-
after appears continuously, when the Main band (VFO-
A) receiver’s longer-pulse Noise Blanker is activated.
NAR
This indicator appears whenever the Main band (VFO-
A) receiver’s narrow IF DSP filter is engaged.
PROC
This indicator appears whenever the DSP Speech Pro-
cessor is activated.
MONI
This indicator appears whenever the transmit monitor
circuit is activated.
KEYER
This indicator appears whenever the internal CW keyer
is activated.
BK-IN
This indicator appears whenever CW break-in opera-
tion is activated.
TUNER
This indicator appears when the internal Automatic An-
tenna Tuner is activated.
HI SWR
This indicator appears if the directional coupler and
microprocessor detect an abnormally high SWR con-
dition (over 3.0:1) that cannot be resolved by the Au-
tomatic 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.
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TX
This indicator appears during transmission on the Main
band (VFO-A) frequency.
BUSY
This indicator appears whenever the Main band (VFO-
A) receiver squelch is open. If this indicator is not show-
ing, 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.
Main (VFO-A) Frequency Display
This is the Main band (VFO-A) frequency display.
ADVICE:
When setting the Menu items, the Menu item num-
ber 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 infor-
mation will appear in this area during setup.
LOCK
This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial knob
is locked.
FAST
This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial
knob’s tuning rate is selected to fast.
MIC EQ
This indicator appears whenever the Three-Band Para-
metric Microphone Equalizer is activated.
Tuning Offset Indicator
This is a tuning scale that, as configured from the fac-
tory, provides a visual CW tuning indication of the in-
coming signal’s offset from your transceiver’s CW car-
rier frequency, as programmed by the relative clarifier
offset, or the peak position of the VRF/µ-TUNE filter.
REC
This indicator appears while the voice recorder is re-
cording the receiver audio, and/or the memory is re-
cording your CW or voice message.
PLAY
This indicator appears while the voice recorder is play-
ing back the recorded audio, and/or the memory is play-
ing back the recorded CW or voice message.
Multi-Display Window
This 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.
CLAR
This indicator appears whenever the Clarifier function
is activated.
MR
This indicator appears when the FT-2000D is in the
Memory Recall mode.
MT
This indicator appears when the FT-2000D is in the
Memory Tune mode to indicate that the memory con-
tents have been temporarily changed.
DISPLAY INDICATIONS (CENTER)
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Sub (VFO-B) Receiver S-Meter
Displays the strength of signals received on the Sub
band (VFO-B).
TX
This indicator appears during transmission on the Sub
band (VFO-B) frequency.
BUSY
This indicator appears whenever the Sub band (VFO-
B) receiver squelch is open. If this indicator is not show-
ing, 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-clock-
wise to restore reception.
Sub (VFO-B) Frequency Display
This is the Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display.
ADVICE:
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 fre-
quency will appear in this area during setup.
When activating the CW Spot Tone, the current tone
frequency will appear in this area.
LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, PKT
Displays the currently-selected operating mode for the
Sub (VFO-B) receiver.
FAST
This indicator appears when the [SUB VFO-B] knob’s
tuning rate is selected to fast.
AGC A, F, M, S
Displays the currently-selected AGC decay time for
the Sub (VFO-B) receiver.
A: Auto, F: Fast, M: Medium, S: Slow
NB
This indicator appears when the Sub (VFO-B)
receiver’s (short duration) Noise Blanker is activated.
This indicator will blink for three seconds, and there-
after appears continuously, when the Sub (VFO-B)
receiver’s longer-pulse Noise Blanker is activated.
NAR
This indicator appears whenever the optional Sub
(VFO-B) receiver’s narrow filter is selected.
DISPLAY INDICATIONS (RIGHT SIDE)
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REAR PANEL
RX ANT OUT Jack
This BNC jack provides output of the receiver signal
lines from the Antenna jacks which are connected to
“RX” side of the transceiver’s main T/R switching cir-
cuitry.
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.
ANT 1/2 Jacks
Connect your main antenna(s) here, using a type-M
(PL-259) plug and coaxial feedline for each. These an-
tenna ports are always used for transmission, and also
are used for reception unless a separate receive an-
tenna is also used for the receiver. The internal antenna
tuner affects only the antenna(s) connected here, and
only during transmission.
COOLING FAN
This is a cooling fan for cooling down the internal
power supply unit.
Usually, this cooling fan does not rotation. However,
when the temperature begins to rise, a cooling fan be-
gins a rotation.
DC 13.8 V ...
– IN Jack
Connect this 6-pin connector to the DC 13.8 V Output
Jack on the FP-2000 AC Power Supply, using the sup-
plied DC Power Cord. This connector provides +13.8
V DC supply voltage for the FT-2000D.
DC 50 V ...
– IN Jack
Connect this 2-pin connector to the DC 50 V Output
Jack on the FP-2000 AC Power Supply, using the sup-
plied DC Power Cord. This connector provides +50 V
DC supply voltage for the power amplifier of the FT-
2000D.
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 9 for other notes
about proper grounding.
µ-TUNE Jacks
These jacks are used for signal input/output of the op-
tional RF µTuning Kit.
ANTENNA (1/2) SWITCH
ANT “1”
ANT “2”
RX ANT “IN”
RX ANT “OUT”
ANTENNA (RX) SWITCH
TX/RX RELAY
Transmitter Section
Rece iver Se ction
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ROT (ROTATOR) Jack
This 5-pin MINI-DIN Jack accepts a cable connected
to a YAESU G-800DXA/-1000DXA/-2800DXA An-
tenna Rotator (listed models are current as of early
2006). You may control the antenna azimuth rotation
(and rotation speed) using the Function buttons on the
front panel.
BND (BAND) DATA Jack
This 8-pin output jack provides band selection data
which may be used for control of optional accessories
such as the VL-1000 Solid-state Linear Amplifier.
PACKET Jack
This 5-pin input/output jack provides receiver audio
and squelch signals, and accepts transmit (AFSK) au-
dio and PTT control, from an external Packet TNC.
Pinout is shown on page 15. The receiver audio level
at this jack is approximately 100 mVp-p (@600 Ohms).
RTTY Jack
This 4-pin input/output jack provides connections for
an RTTY terminal unit. Pinout is shown on page 15.
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.
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 cur-
rent is 5 mA.
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 micro-
phone 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 5
mV.
TRV Jack
This RCA jack provides a low level RF output for use
with a transverter. Maximum output is approximately
–10 dBm (0.1 mW) at 50 Ohms.
REC Jack
This RCA jack provides low-level receiver audio out-
put and transmit audio, for recording or external am-
plification. Peak signal level is 30 mVp-p at 10 kOhms.
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.
REAR PANEL
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TX REQ Jack
When this RCA jack shorted to ground, it puts the FT-
2000D into the transmit mode, and sends out a steady
CW carrier, for linear amplifier or manual antenna tuner
adjustment.
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 lin-
ear amplifier. To enable this jack, please set Menu item
“144 tGEn ETX-GND” to the “EnA” (Enable) selec-
tion.
The relay circuit of the FT-2000D 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.
+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).
AF OUT
This gold-plated 3-contact jack provides dual-channel
low-level receiver output, for recording or external am-
plification. Peak signal level is 300 mVp-p at 10 k-
Ohms. Main band (VFO-A) receiver audio is on the
left channel (tip), and sub band (VFO-B) receiver au-
dio 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 (au-
dio 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.
REM (REMOTE) Jack
By plugging in the optional FH-2 Remote Control Key-
pad to this gold-plated jack, direct access to the FT-
2000D CPU is provided for control functions such as
contest memory keying, plus frequency and function
control.
EXT SPKR
This gold-plated two-contact output jack provides re-
ceiving audio from the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-
B) receivers for an external loudspeaker or speakers,
such as the SP-2000. Inserting a plug into this jack
disables the internal loudspeaker. Impedance is 4 ~ 8
Ohms.
µ-TUNE Jack
This 10-pin MINI-DIN jack used for control of the
optional RF µTuning Kit.
DMU Jack
This 8-pin MINI-DIN jack accepts a cable connected
to an optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit.
PGM (PROGRAM) Jack
This coverd 9-pin MINI-DIN jack is used at the fac-
tory. Please do not connect any equipment to this jack.
CAT Jack
This 9-pin serial DB-9 jack allows external computer
control of the FT-2000D. Connect a serial cable here
and to the RS-232C COM port on your personal com-
puter (no external interface is required).
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 15, and this jack may be
configured for keyer, “Bug,” “straight key,” or com-
puter keying interface operation via Menu item “054
A1A R-TYPE.”
REAR PANEL
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FP-2000 SWITCHES & JACKS
POWER Switch
This is the FP-2000’s main ON (I)/OFF (O) switch.
When turn on the FP-2000, the LED indicator will
glow red several seconds later.
If this main switch is not set to the “(I)” position, the
FT-2000D’s [POWER] switch will not function.
AC IN Jack
Connect the supplied 3-wire AC line cord to this socket.
Cooling Fan
This is a cooling fan for cooling down the internal
power supply unit.
Usually, this cooling fan does not rotation. However,
when the temperature begins to rise, a cooling fan be-
gins a rotation.
OUTPUT DC 13.8 V Jack
Connect this 6-pin connector to the DC 13.8 V Input
Jack on the FT-2000D, using the supplied DC Power
Cord. The DC output is 13.8 Volts, with maximum
current of 6 Amps.
OUTPUT DC 50 V Jack
Connect this 2-pin connector to the DC 50 V Input
Jack on the FT-2000D, using the supplied DC Power
Cord. The DC output is 50 Volts, with maximum cur-
rent of 12 Amps.
FUSE
This holder requires a 15-A fuse. Always use the 10
Amp fuse, whether operating on 100 - 120 VAC or
200 - 240 VAC.
NOTE
Rarely, when a rush current flowed, the FP-2000
is buzzed faintly. This is normal condition.
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Before turning on main power, please verify the following items once more.
Have you made all ground connections securely? See page 9 for details.
Do you have your antenna(s) connected to the rear-panel Antenna jack(s)? See page 10 for details.
Is your microphone (and/or key or paddle) connected? See pages 11 and 12 for details.
If using a linear amplifier, have all interconnections been successfully completed? See pages 13 and 14 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 21 for details.
Rotate the [RF PWR] control fully counter-clockwise, to set minimum power at first. See page 21 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 FT-2000D’s
[POWER] switch is turned off, then set the FP-2000’s [POWER] switch to the “O” position. Now unplug the AC
cable from the rear panel of the FP-2000, and wait ten seconds before proceeding with the start-up procedure described
on next page.
BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS
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CLAR
Main Tuning Dial knob
[ANTENNA] Button
[MODE] Button
[SQL] Knob
Sub [SQL] Knob [A/B] Button
(VFO-A) [BAND] Button
(VFO-A) [MHz] Button
[FAST] Button
(VFO-B) [BAND] Button
(VFO-B) [MHz] Button
[SUB VFO-B] Knob
1. Set the FP-2000’s [POWER]
switch to “I” position.
2. Press and hold in the FT-2000D’s
[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 begin.
NOTE:
To turn power off, press and hold in the FT-2000D’s
[POWER] switch for one second.
4. Rotate the [AF GAIN] knob to set
a comfortable audio level on incom-
ing signals or noise. Clockwise ro-
tation of the [AF GAIN] knob in-
creases 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] but-
ton to engage the Main
(VFO-A) receiver; the
imbedded LED 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] but-
ton once more to restore Main (VFO-A) receiver
operation.
Press the Sub [RX] button to
engage Dual Reception (us-
ing the Sub (VFO-B) re-
ceiver 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 imbeded LED will go dark.
Use the Sub receiver’s Sub [AF
GAIN] knob to adjust the Sub
(VFO-B) receiver volume level.
6. Press the [BAND] but-
ton corresponding to
the Amateur band on
which you wish to be-
gin operation.
ADVICE:
One-touch selec-
tion of each Ama-
teur band between
1.8 and 50 MHz is provided.
The FT-2000D 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, mo-
mentary presses of the [14] MHz band button. Each
Amateur band button may similarly have up to three
frequency/mode settings applied.
[POWER] Switch
Main [RX] Button
[AF GAIN] Knob
Sub [AF GAIN] Knob
[BAND] Button
Sub [RX] Button
BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS
Here is the typical start-up procedure for normal operation:
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If you press the (VFO-A) [BAND] button, the
[SUB VFO-B] knob may be used as a band selec-
tion knob. If you press the (VFO-A) [MHz] but-
ton, rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob allows fre-
quency 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.
When operating on the FM
mode, rotate the [SQL]
(Squelch) knob clockwise just
to the point where the back-
ground 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 accom-
plished using the Sub [SQL] knob.
9.
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.
It is possible to separate the frequency change over
one dial rotation, only while operating solely on
the CW mode, using the Menu items “116 tun
DIALSTP,” and “117 tun CW FINE.” See page 127.
If you want to navigate quickly, so as to effect rapid
frequency change, there are several techniques
available:
Direct keyboard entry of the frequency (see page
49).
Use the [SUB VFO-B] knob to tune in 1 MHz
steps (see page 49).
Use the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] scanning
keys, if your microphone is so equipped (see
page 49).
7. Press the [ANTENNA 1/2] button to select the appro-
priate antenna for the band in use; alternatively, if one
is connected, you may also press the
[ANTENNA 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 an-
tenna is “remembered” by the microprocessor in con-
junction with the VFO register (frequency and mode)
in use when you chose that particular antenna.
8. Press the appropriate [MODE] but-
ton to select the desired operating
mode.
ADVICE:
By convention in the Amateur
bands, LSB is used on the 7 MHz
and lower bands (with the excep-
tion 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 fre-
quency 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 chang-
ing. If you do not want this frequency shift to ap-
pear when changing modes from (for example) USB
to CW, use the Menu item “061 A1A FRQDISP,”
described on page 122.
BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS
MAIN TUNING DIAL KNOB TUNING RATE
OPERATING MODE 1 STEP 1 DIAL ROTATION
LSB, USB, CW, 10Hz 10kHz
RTTY, PKT(LSB)[
100Hz][
100kHz]
AM, FM, PKT(FM)100Hz [1kHz]100kHz [1MHz]
[ ] : [FAST] switch set to “ON”
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OPERATION ON 60-METER (5 MHZ) BAND (U.S. VERSION ONLY)
The FT-2000D includes the capability for transmission and reception on the five spot frequencies assigned to the Ama-
teur 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 chan-
nel.
ADVICE:
If the memory channel selection seems not to be oper-
ating, 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-pro-
grammed, at the factory, with the permitted frequen-
cies in the 5 MHz band, and the USB mode is auto-
matically 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 op-
eration are both fixed, and may not be changed.
Main Tuning Dial Knob
[SUB VFO-B] Knob
[V/M] Button
[M CH] Button
[A/B] Button
BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS
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BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS
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-2000D 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, the “RX” notation will
appear, and the programmed off-
set will be applied to the receive
frequency.
2. Rotation of the [CLAR] 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 Clarifier operation, press the [RX CLAR] but-
ton. 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] but-
ton. The programmed offset is displayed in the small multi-
channel window of the frequency display.
[RX CLAR] Button
[TX CLAR] Button
[CLEAR] Button
[CLAR] Knob
TX CLAR
Without changing the receive frequency, you may
alternatively apply the Clarifier offset to the trans-
mit frequency (typically, for “split” DX pile-ups).
See page 79 for details.
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:
+
CLA R
Main Tuning Dial knob [SUB VFO-B] knob
[MENU] Button
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 TUN-
ING)” selection).
4. Press and hold in
the [MENU] but-
ton for two seconds
to save the new set-
ting and exit to nor-
mal operation.
(TX Frequency < RX Frequency)
(TX Frequency = RX Frequency)
(TX Frequency > RX Frequency)
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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] but-
ton 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.
DIM
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 illumina-
tion 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 reduc-
tion engaged by the pressing of the [DIM] button, and may
use different brightness levels for different front panel ar-
eas. Menu item “008 diSP DIM MTR” adjusts the bright-
ness level of the analog meter; while menu item “009 diSP
DIM VFD” sets the brightness levels of the frequency dis-
play (these settings are effective only when the [DIM] but-
ton is pressed).
BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS
[DIM] Button
[LOCK] Button
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NOTES
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ADVICE:
When operating in Dual Receive, the manner in which
the audio is fed to the left and right sides of your head-
phones (Stereo, Monaural, or Mixed) may be config-
ured using Menu item “089 rout HEADPHN” (see
page 124).
When changing modes from SSB to CW, you will ob-
serve a frequency shift on the display. This shift repre-
sents 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 “061 A1A FRQDISP,” described on page 122.
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 sig-
nals. 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.
The frequency ranges of the various fixed bandpass
filters are shown in the chart below. You may operate
on Dual Receive
with both receivers
set within the same
range, even if they
are not on the same
Amateur band (for
example, the 14 and
18 MHz, or 21 and
24.9 MHz bands).
Of course, a suitable
multiband antenna is
required.
DUAL RECEIVE
The FT-2000D 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.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
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 frequen-
cies 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 of pressing
the [B] button, while the orange LED is blinking, you
may now change the operating mode for the Sub (VFO-
B) band by pressing the appropriate Mode selection
button.
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] but-
ton; the imbedded green LED will go out, and
monoband operation on the Main (VFO-A) receiver
will resume.
NOTE:
Please remember that, while the [B] mode button is blink-
ing (for 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.
Main Tuning Dial Knob
[SUB VFO-B] Knob
[BAND] Button
Sub [RX] Button
[SQL] Knob
[B] Button
[AF GAIN] Knob
Sub [AF GAIN] Knob
Sub [SQL] Knob
RF BPF FREQUENCY DIVISION
0.03000 MHz ~ 0.49999 MHz
0.50000 MHz ~ 1.69999 MHz
1.70000 MHz ~ 2.49999 MHz
2.50000 MHz ~ 3.39999 MHz
3.40000 MHz ~ 4.69999 MHz
4.70000 MHz ~ 6.89999 MHz
6.90000 MHz ~ 9.89999 MHz
9.90000 MHz ~ 13.89999 MHz
13.90000 MHz ~ 20.89999 MHz
20.90000 MHz ~ 30.09999 MHz
30.10000 MHz ~ 44.99999 MHz
45.99999 MHz ~ 59.99999 MHz
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CONVENIENCE FEATURES
DUAL RECEIVE
Using Headphones for Dual Receive
To take advantage of dual reception, you will want to con-
nect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack. Like the
AF GAIN control, headphone audio mixing can also be
configured as desired from Menu item “089 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 attenu-
ated 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).
Sideband Diversity Reception
Here you receive a single AM signal through the two re-
ceivers, 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 side-
bands 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 ste-
reo 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 fre-
quency 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 “089 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 dis-
able the receiver with the sideband experiencing inter-
ference). Otherwise, try changing the headphone au-
dio mixing scheme to “Con2” or “SEP” in the Menu
item “089 rout HEADPHN,” for different effects (or
try settings with similar effects on your external am-
plifier). Although you don’t get the “stereophonic” ef-
fect 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.
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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 per-
ception 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 rec-
ommended for this mode. To set 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 fre-
quency into the Sub band (VFO-B).
If using headphones, set the headphone mixing scheme
to the “Con1” mode via the Menu item “089 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.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
DUAL RECEIVE
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CONVENIENCE FEATURES
P.BACK (AUDIO PLAYBACK) FROM MAIN (VFO-A) RECEIVER
Once engaged by the operator, the FT-2000D begins the automatic recording of the last 15 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 sec-
onds to initiate record-
ing; the “ ” icon
will appear in the display
to confirm that recording
is in progress. The re-
corder will store up to 15
seconds of the Main
band (VFO-A) received
audio, and will retain the most-recent 15 seconds of audio
on a running basis.
Pressing the [F7(P.BACK)] button once more will halt
the recording, and the “ ” icon will go out.
NOTE:
When the transceiver is
turned off, the contents of
the recording memory will
be erased!
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 sec-
onds to initiate recording.
The “ ” icon will appear
in the display to confirm that re-
cording is in progress.
Press the FH-2’s [P/B] key mo-
mentarily to halt recording; the
“” 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 record-
ing memory will be erased.
[F7(P.BACK)] Button
LOC K
OFFON
Playback
Press the FH-2’s [P/B] key momentarily, after record-
ing has been halted, to begin playback of the recorded
audio; the “ ” icon will appear in the display to
confirm that playback is in progress.. The last 15 sec-
onds of audio will be heard in the speaker or head-
phones. If you do not intervene, the entire 15 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.
ADVICE
You may adjust the playback level of the recording by
the main [AF GAIN] knob
Playback
Press the [F7(P.BACK)] button momentarily, after record-
ing has been halted, to begin playback of the recorded
audio; the “ ” icon will appear in the display to con-
firm that playback is in progress. The last 15 seconds of
audio will be heard in the speaker or headphones. If you
do not intervene, the entire 15 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.
ADVICE
You may adjust the playback level of the recording by the
main [AF GAIN] knob
Start
Stop
15 Seconds
[AF GAIN] Knob
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“MY BANDS” OPERATION
When operating on an Amateur Band, it is possible to use the [BAND] buttons to engage 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
“122 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 selec-
tion). The available choices are 1.8/3.5/5/7/10/14/18/
21/24/28/50/GE (General Band)/AU (Transverter).
4. Press the [ENT] button to set the omission command
to ON. The “E” (Enable) notation at the right of the
band notation will 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
the “d” notation to “E” to restore operation on a previ-
ously-deleted band.
6. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds
to lock in the new configuration and exit to normal
operation.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Main Tuning Dial knob
[SUB VFO-B] Knob
[MENU] Button
[ENT] Button
[SUB VFO-B] Knob
(VFO-A)[BAND] Button
[A/B] Button
(VFO-B)[BAND] Button
14 MHz
14 MHz
18 MHz
50 MHz
21 MHz21 MHz
7 MHz
7 MHz
5 MHz
1.8 MHz
28 MHz
28 MHz
24 MHz
3.5 MHz
3.5 MHz
10 MHz
14 MHz
21 MHz7 MHz
28 MHz3.5 MHz
ADVICE:
The “My Band” feature affects 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” fea-
ture on the Sub band (VFO-B).
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to choose the Ama-
teur band on which you wish to operate. Only those
Amateur bands that have not been skipped will appear
as you scroll through the bands.
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CONVENIENCE FEATURES
BAND STACK OPERATION
The FT-2000D utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, that permits you to store up to three favorite frequen-
cies 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 14.025 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 se-
quentially 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.
[BAND] Switch
USB
RTTY
CW
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] but-
ton.
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 op-
eration.
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 VFO-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 con-
figuration and exit to normal operation.
Main Tuning Dial Knob
[C.S] Button
[MENU] Button
[SUB VFO-B] Knob
[MENU] Button
[C.S] Button
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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-2000D.
1 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” configura-
tion.
2 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-clock-
wise), while pressing the [F3(CH-3)] button will cause
rotation to the right (clockwise).
3 Press the [F5(MEM)] button or the [F6(DEC)] button
to control the speed of rotation. Pressing the
[F5(MEM)] button will cause slower rotation, while
pressing the [F6(DEC)] 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.
[F2(CH-2)], [F3(CH-3)] Button
[F5(MEM)], [F6(DEC)] Button [ENT] Button
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Counter-clockwise Rotation
Clockwise Rotation Speed Down
Speed Up
Speed (0 % ~ 100 %)Direction (0° ~ 360°)
“Overlap” Indicator
~AC IN
ANT 1
ANT 2
EXT CONTROL
REMOTE
CONTROL
ROT
EXT
CONTROL
SELECT
SWITCH
PRESET
ADJ
OPERATION
MODE
ADJ. MODE FULL
SCALE
ADJ
OVERLAP
LED ADJ
OUT VOL
ADJ
AB
OPTIONAL CONNECTION CA BLE
()
T9101556
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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 fre-
quency entry process.
Now, beginning with
the “10 MHz” digit of
the frequency (the
leftmost digit), we will
enter the required dig-
its 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 fre-
quency must be entered, but no decimal point is re-
quired 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
(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] but-
ton 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 operat-
ing 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
Supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone
The [UP]/[DWN] switches on
the supplied MH-31B8 Hand
Microphone may also be used
for manually scanning upward or
downward in frequency, respec-
tively.
The microphone’s [UP]/[DWN]
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.
ADVICE:
In the AM and FM modes, you may independently set the
tuning steps when using the [UP]/[DWN] switches. To set
new tuning steps, use Menu items “119 tun AM STEP”
and “120 tun FM STEP.”
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
MH-31
DWN FST UP
[DWN] Button
[FST] Button
[UP] Button
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RECEIVER OPERATION (FRONT END BLOCK DIAGRAM)
The FT-2000D includes a wide range of special features to suppress the many types of interference that may be encoun-
tered on the HF bands. However, real world interference conditions are constantly changing, so optimum setting of the
controls is somewhat of an art, requiring familiarity with the types of interference and the subtle effects of some of the
controls. Therefore, the following information is provided as a general guideline for typical situations, and a starting point
for your own experimentation.
The FT-2000D’s interference-fighting circuitry begins in its “RF” stages, and continues throughout the entire receiver
section. FT-2000D allows configuration of the features described below. However, the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver does
not have the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) features.
VRF (SEE PAGE 53)
On the 1.9 - 28 MHz Amateur bands, Yaesu’s powerful
VRF (Variable RF Filter) preselector circuit provides ex-
cellent suppression of out-of-band interference, with a
passband much narrower than that provided by traditional
fixed bandpass filters.
R. FLT (IF Roofing Filters) (SEE PAGE 54)
On the Main (VFO-A) receiver, three automatically-se-
lected Roofing filters, in bandwidths of 15 kHz, 6 kHz,
and 3 kHz, are provided in the 69 MHz First IF, right after
the first mixer. These filters provide narrow-band selec-
tivity to protect the following IF and DSP stages, and the
filters' automatically-selected bandwidths may be manu-
ally changed by the operator, if desired, for special oper-
ating circumstances.
The Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s 40 MHz IF includes a fixed
Roofing filter, with a bandwidth of 15 kHz.
CONTOUR Filter (SEE PAGE 55)
The DSP Contour filter is a unique capability on the Main
(VFO-A) receiver, providing either nulling or peaking of
tunable segments of the receiver passband, so as to sup-
press interference or excessive frequency components on
an incoming signal, or to peak those tunable frequency
segments. The amount of nulling/peaking, and the band-
width over which it is applied, are adjustable via the Menu.
IF SHIFT (SEE PAGE 56)
The passband center frequency response of the IF DSP
filtering may be adjusted using this control.
IF WIDTH (SEE PAGE 57)
The width of the IF DSP filtering may be adjusted using
this control.
IF NOTCH (SEE PAGE 58)
The IF Notch filter is a high-Q notch filter that can signifi-
cantly reduce, if not eliminate, an interfering carrier. The
Q (sharpness) of the filter may be adjusted using the Menu.
DNR (DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION) (SEE PAGE 59)
The DSP’s Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) feature uti-
lizes sixteen different mathematical algorithms to analyze
and suppress different noise profiles encountered on the
HF/50 MHz bands. Choose the selection that provides the
best noise suppression, which concurrently will allow the
signal to rise up out of the noise.
DNF (DIGITAL NOTCH FILTER) (SEE PAGE 59)
When multiple interfering carriers are encountered during
reception, the Digital Notch Filter can significantly reduce
the level of these signals.
AGC (SEE PAGE 62)
The AGC system is highly adaptable to changing signal
and fading characteristics, making reception possible un-
der the most difficult conditions.
SLOPED AGC (SEE PAGE 63)
The Sloped AGC system on the Main (VFO-A) receiver,
instead of clamping a fixed upper bound on audio output
across a wide range of input signals, actually allows the
audio output to rise, very gently, with ever-increasing sig-
nal strength. This capability allows you to separate sig-
nals, using your brain, according to signal strength in ad-
dition to slight frequency differences.
IF Filter Quality Adjustment (SEE PAGE 125)
The “Q” (quality factor) of the IF DSP filters may be ad-
justed using the Menu.
Variable IF Filter Shape Factor (SEE PAGE 125)
You may adjust the shape factor of the receiver IF DSP
filters using the Menu.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
ROOFING
FILTER
ROOFING
FILTER
RF
ANTENNA
SELECTOR
1st IF
1st IF
2nd IF
2nd IF
3rd IF (DSP)
69.450 MHz
40.455 MHz
450 kHz
455 kHz
30 kHz
BPF RF AMP 1
RF AMP 2
1st
IF AMP
1st
IF AMP
2nd
IF AMP
2nd
IF AMP
DSP
UNIT
DET
1st Local
1st Local
3k/6k/15k
15k
2nd Local
2nd Local
3rd Local
CF
CF
IPO OFF
VRF
µ-TUNE
Main Band VFO-A
()
Sub Band VFO-B
()
OPTION
AT T
THRU
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IPO (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION)
The IPO feature allows the operator to optimize the characteristics of the receiver front end, depending on the current noise
level and the strength of incoming signals.
Press the [IPO] button several times to set the
desired characteristic of the receiver front end,
per the chart below.
AMP1: Amplifies the incoming signal path using a
low distortion RF preamplifier (gain: approx.
10 dB).
AMP2: Amplifies incoming signal path using a 2-
stage low-distortion RF preamplifier (total
gain: approx. 17 dB).
ON: Bypasses the RF preamplifier, yielding di-
rect feed to the first mixer.
The selected receiver RF preamplifier will be indicated in
the IPO column
of the Receiver
Configuration
Indicator on the display.
ADVICE:
On the 10 MHz and lower bands, it generally is not necessary to use any preamplifier at all; selecting the “ON” position
described above will increase the strong-signal-handling capability of the receiver, and generally will result in more pleas-
ant reception due to reduced noise. If you can hear band noise with the preamplifiers disengaged, then a preamplifier is
generally not needed.
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.
Receiver Configuration Indicator
[IPO] Button
1. 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 will be
indicated in the ATT column of the Receiver Configu-
ration Indicator on the display.
Receiver Configuration Indicator
[ATT] Button
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
ADVICE:
The Attenuator affects both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) bands.
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 comfort-
able, 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.
2. To restore full signal strength through the Attenuator
circuit area, press the [ATT] button to restore the ATT
display to the “OFF” position.
AMP1
AMP
AMP
AMP2
ON
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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 ro-
tated to the fully clockwise position. This is the point
of maximum sensitivity, and counter-clockwise rota-
tion will gradually reduce the system gain.
2. The Sub [RF GAIN] knob operates identically to the
Main [RF GAIN] knob. The fully clockwise position
of the Sub [RF GAIN] knob should always be utilized
as a starting point for operation.
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 is increasing (which causes a reduction in re-
ceiver gain).
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-clock-
wise rotation of the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s RF Gain
control may be observed visually on the Sub band
(VFO-B) S-meter.
QUICK POINT:
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. This set-
ting ensures that excessive gain is not being utilized,
without so much gain reduction that incoming signals
cannot be heard.
The RF Gain control, along with the IPO and Attenua-
tor features, all affect the system receiver gain in dif-
ferent 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 fre-
quency is low enough to allow the preamplifier to be
bypassed. Thereafter, the RF Gain and Attenuator fea-
tures may be employed to provide precise, delicate
adjustment of the receiver gain so as to optimize per-
formance fully.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Main [RF GAIN] Knob
Sub [RF GAIN] Knob