User's Manual

FCC ID: K6620241X50
IC ID: 511B-20241X50
Operating Manual
Introduction
The FT-450 is a rugged, innovative multiband, multimode portable transceiver for the
amateur radio HF/VHF bands. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands plus the 6 m,
the FT-450 includes operation on the SSB, CW, AM, FM, and Digital modes, yielding the
most comprehensive performance package available for field operation.
Designed for use from an external DC power source, the FT-450 provides 100 watts of power
output from a 13.8-Volt external power supply.
The multi-function Liquid-Crystal Display includes various backlighting, which may be
disabled for battery conservation. The display includes bar-graph indication of power output,
ALC voltage, SWR, and modulation level.
Among the advanced features of the FT-450 are many incorporated only in large base-station
transceivers. These include Dual VFOs; Split-Frequency operation; Digital Signal Processing
(Bandpass Filtering, Noise Reduction, Notch, and Microphone Equalizer); IF Shift; Clarifier
(“R.I.T.”); IF Noise Blanker; AGC Fast/Slow/Auto/Off selection; RF Gain and Squelch control;
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) and a receiver front-end Attenuator; VOX; Built-in
Electronic Keyer; Adjustable CW Pitch; Built-in CTCSS Encoder/Decoders; and Time-Out
Timer (TOT) functions; Computer Interface capability; and Cloning capability.
We urge you to read this manual in its entirety, so as to gain a full understanding of the
amazing capability of the exciting FT-450 Transceiver.
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