INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) CONTOUR CONTROL OPERATION With reference to Figure “B”, note the initial position of the contour when the [CONT] button is pushed. You may observe the “indentation” in the receiver passband where the contour filter is placing a low-Q “notch” (per the setting of Menu item “108 RDSP CNTR LV”, referenced previous page).
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) IF SHIFT OPERATION (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM MODES) IF Shift allows you to vary the DSP filter passband higher or lower, without changing the pitch of the incoming signal, so as to reduce or eliminate interference. Because the carrier tuning frequency is not varied, there is no need to re-tune the operating frequency when eliminating the interference. The total passband tuning range for the IF Shift system is ±1 kHz.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) WIDTH (IF DSP BANDWIDTH) TUNING (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT MODES) The IF Width tuning system allows you to vary the width of the DSP IF passband, so as to eliminate interference. Moreover, the bandwidth may actually be expanded from its default setting, should you wish to enhance incoming signal fidelity when interference on the band is low. VFO-A WIDTH Operation VFO-B WIDTH Operation Press the (VFO-A)[WIDTH] button.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) USING IF SHIFT AND WIDTH TOGETHER (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM MODES) The IF Shift and Variable IF Width features together form a very effective interference-fighting filtering system. For example, in Figure “A” you can see how interference has appeared both on the high and low sides of the desired signal.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) IF NOTCH FILTER OPERATION (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM MODES) The IF Notch filter is a highly-effective system that allows you to slice out an interfering beat note or other carrier signal from inside the receiver passband. VFO-A IF Notch Operation VFO-B IF Notch Operation Press the (VFO-A)[NOTCH] button. The imbedded LED in the (VFO-A)[NOTCH] button is glows red, and current “null” (or “Peak”) position of the IF notch filter will appears in the SUB DISPLAY-II.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION (DNR) OPERATION The Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) system is designed to reduce the level of random noise found on the HF and 50 MHz bands, and it is especially effective during SSB operation.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) NARROW (NAR) ONE-TOUCH IF FILTER SELECTION VFO-A “One-Touch Narrow” Operation VFO-B “One-Touch Narrow” Operation Press the [A] button (the imbedded LED in the [A] button is glows red), if desired. Pressing the [NAR] button provides one-touch, modespecific selection of a narrow IF DSP filter setting that does not depend on the setting of the [WIDTH] knob. Pressing the [NAR] button once more returns the bandwidth control to the Width/Shift system.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) IF NOISE BLANKER (NB) OPERATION The FTDX5000 includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition systems. VFO-A NB Operation VFO-B NB Operation Press the [A] button (the imbedded LED in the [A] button is glows red), if desired. Press the [NB] button briefly to reduce short duration pulse noise such as from switching transients, auto” icon will mobile ignitions and power lines.
TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL) The AGC system is designed to help compensate for fading and other propagation effects, with characteristics that can be of particular value on each operating mode. The basic objective of AGC is to maintain a constant audio output level once a certain minimum threshold of signal strength is achieved. VFO-A AGC Selection VFO-B AGC Selection Press the [A] button (the imbedded LED in the [A] button is glows red), if desired.
TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL) SLOPED AGC Operation Audio Output In traditional AGC systems, the audio output from the transceiver becomes essentially fixed once the threshold for SLOPED AGC action is reached (usually several dozen dB above the no-signal noise floor). The FTDX5000, however, includes an innovative Sloped AGC system on the VFO-A receiver, that allows the audio volume to rise and fall NORMAL slightly according to signal strength.
TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION MUTE FEATURE (MAIN (VFO-A) BAND) There may be occasions, during Dual Receive operation, when you want to silence the VFO-A receiver temporarily so as to concentrate on what’s being received on the VFOB receiver. The Mute feature makes this simple to accomplish. [POWER] Switch [A] Button Press the (VFO-A)[RX] button, located to the upper left of the Main Tuning Dial knob.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION [MOX] Button [METER] Switch [A] Button [B] Button [MIC] Knob [RF PWR] Knob 1. The operating mode is selected using the [MODE ] buttons, and the VFO (A or B) to which the selection is applied is selected by the [A] or [B] button, located to the upper left of the Main Tuning Dial knob. Usually, the [ A ] button glows red, signifying that the VFO-A is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button will cause its indicator to glows orange, signifying VFO-B adjustment.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION ADVICE: ALC meter deflection may be caused by excessive drive power, but also by reflected power detected in the antenna system. If the impedance presented to the transceiver is different from 50 Ohms, ALC meter action may be observed that is not related to the proper setting of the [MIC] (gain) knob. Therefore, we recommend that you make [MIC] knob adjustments into a dummy load or antenna system presenting an impedance very close to 50 Ohms.
USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER The Automatic Antenna Tuner (hereinafter referred to as the “ATU”) built into each FTDX5000 is crafted to ensure a 50Ohm load for the final amplifier stage of the transmitter. We recommend that the ATU be used whenever you operate on the FTDX5000. ADVICE: The ATU of the FTDX5000, being located inside the station, only adjusts the impedance presented to the transceiver at the station end of your coaxial cable feedline.
USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER ABOUT ATU OPERATION Figure 1 depicts a situation where normal tuning via the ATU has been successfully completed, and the tuning data has been stored in the ATU memory. The antenna system as seen by the transmitter is shown. ” icon has become appeared. The operator presses and In Figure 2, the operator has changed frequency, and the “ holds in the [TUNE] button for two seconds to begin impedance matching using the ATU.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY PARAMETRIC MICROPHONE EQUALIZER (SSB/AM/FM MODES) The FTDX5000 includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer, that provides precise, independent control over the low-, mid-, and treble-ranges in your voice wave-form. You may utilize one group of settings for when the speech processor is off, and an independent group of settings for when the speech processor is on. Setup of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer 1. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack. 2.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY PARAMETRIC MICROPHONE EQUALIZER (SSB/AM/FM MODES) Activating the Parametric Microphone Equalizer 1. Adjust the [MIC] (gain) knob for SSB use, as described on page ??. 20 ” icon 2. Press the [PROC] button briefly. The “ will appear in the display, confirming that the Parametric Microphone Equalizer is engaged.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY USING THE SPEECH PROCESSOR (SSB/AM MODES) The Speech Processor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output via a sophisticated compression technique. The result is improved intelligibility when conditions are difficult. 1. Adjust the [MIC] (gain) knob for SSB use, as described on page ??. ” 2. Press the [PROC] button repeatedly until the “ ” icons appear in the display, confirming and “ that the Speech Processor is engaged.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY ADJUSTING THE SSB TRANSMITTED BANDWIDTH (SSB MODE) For transmission on SSB, a default bandwidth of 2.4 kHz is provided. This bandwidth provides reasonable fidelity along with good talk power, and is typical of the bandwidth used for decades during SSB transmission. However, the bandwidth may be varied by the operator, so as to provide different levels of fidelity or talk power, according to your preferences. Here’s how to adjust the transmitted bandwidth on SSB: 1.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY LOW- DISTORTION CLASS-A OPERATION (SSB MODE) Class-A operation of the FTDX5000 transmitter is provided, yielding ultra-low distortion products during SSB operation. Power output during Class-A operation is 75 Watts. 1. To engage Class-A operation, press the [CLASS-A] ” icon will appear in the display, button. The “ confirming that Class-A operation has been selected. 2.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY LOW- DISTORTION CLASS-A OPERATION (SSB MODE) ADVICE During Class-A operation, 10-Amps of Bias current will be flowing, regardless of the modulation level that leads to actual power output. Therefore, if the ambient temperature in your operation location is high, the transceiver temperature may rise as well, due to the high bias level (which must be dissipated as heat).
TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES VOICE MEMORY (SSB/AM/FM MODES) You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FTDX5000 by plugging in the supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad into the rear panel’s REMOTE jack. The Voice Memory system includes five memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can hold is 20 seconds. Recording Your Own Voice in Memory Checking Your Recording 1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front panel [MODE] buttons. 2.
TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES VOX (AUTOMATIC TX/RX SWITCHING USING VOICE CONTROL: SSB/AM/FM MODES) Instead of using the microphone’s PTT switch or the front panel [MOX] switch to activate the transmitter, the VOX (Voice Operated TX/RX Control) system provides hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into the microphone. Setup of the VOX system takes only a few seconds. 1. Adjust the [MIC] (gain) knob for SSB use, as described on page ??. 2.
TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES SPLIT OPERATION USING THE TX CLARIFIER (VFO-A OPERATION) For split TX/RX operation in “casual” pile-ups, where the split is less than 10 kHz, the TX Clarifier (Offset Tuning) feature may be utilized. 1. Press the [TX CLAR/LOCK] button. The “ ” and ” icon will appear in the display, and the pro“ grammed offset will be applied to the receive frequency. ADVICE: ” and “ ” icon does not appear, check If the “ to see if the LED imbedded in the [A/B] button glows orange.
TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION A powerful capability of the FTDX5000 is its flexibility in Split Frequency operation, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) frequency registers. This makes the FTDX5000 especially useful for high-level DX-pedition use, as the Split operation capability is very advanced and easy to use. 1. Set the VFO-A frequency as desired. 2. Set the VFO-B frequency. 3. Now press the [SPLIT] button briefly.
TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION Quick Split Operation The Quick Split feature allows you to set a one-touch offset of +5 kHz to be applied to your radio’s transmit frequency on the VFO-B, compared to the VFO-A frequency. 1. Start with regular transceiver operation on the VFOA. (VFO-A)[RX] button: LED glows green (VFO-A)[TX] button: LED glows red (VFO-B)[RX] button: LED off (VFO-B)[TX] button: LED off 2.
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CW MODE OPERATION The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FTDX5000 include operation using both an electronic keyer paddle and a “straight key” or emulation thereof, as is provided by a computer-based keying device. SETUP FOR STRAIGHT KEY (AND STRAIGHT KEY EMULATION) OPERATION Before starting, connect your key line(s) to the front and/or rear panel KEY jack(s), and be sure the [KEYER] button on the front panel is turned off for now. [MONI] Button [A] Button [B] Button [RF PWR] Knob 1.
SETUP FOR STRAIGHT KEY (AND STRAIGHT KEY EMULATION) OPERATION ADVICE: You may disable the CW sidetone by pressing the [MONI] button. The “ ” icon will turn off, confirming that the Monitor is now disengaged. If you set the [BK-IN] button to off, you may practice your sending without having the signal go out over the air (sidetone only).
USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER Connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the front or rear panel KEY jack. [MONI] Button [A] Button [B] Button [RF PWR] Knob [MONI] Knob [SPEED] Knob 1. Press the [CW] mode button to engage CW operation. ” and “ ” The “ icons will appear in the dis” icon play. The “ will also appear in the display; and the CW monitor is activated.
CW MODE OPERATION USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER ADVICE: You may disable the CW sidetone by pressing the [MONI] button. The “ ” icon will turn off, confirming that the Monitor is now disengaged. When you utilize your keyer paddle, the transmitter will automatically be activated, and the CW characters (or a strong of dots and dashes) will be transmitted.
CW MODE OPERATION USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER A number of interesting and useful features are available during Electronic Keyer operation. SETTING THE KEYER WEIGHT (DOT/SPACE:DASH) RATIO The Menu may be used to adjust the Weight for the built-in Electronic Keyer. The default weighting is 3:1 (a dash is three times longer than a dot or space). 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the (VFO-A )[ SELECT] knob to select Menu item “062 A1A WEIGHT.” 3.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CW SPOTTING (ZERO-BEATING) “Spotting” (zeroing in on another CW station) is a handy technique for ensuring that you and the other station are precisely on the same frequency. For everyday operation, the (CW) [PITCH] knob allows you to set the center of the receiver passband, as well as the offset pitch of your CW carrier signal, to the tone pitch you prefer to listen to.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES USING CW REVERSE If you experience a difficult interference situation, where an interfering station cannot readily be eliminated, you may wish to try receiving using the opposite sideband. This may throw the interfering station’s frequency in a direction that may lend itself more readily to rejection. 1. To start, let’s use a typical example where you have set the CW mode (using the default “USB” injection) onto the VFO-A receiver. 2.
AUDIO PEAK FILTER 1. Where you have set the CW mode onto the VFO-A receiver, press the (VFO-A)[CONT/APF] button to activate the APF (Audio Peak Filter) which provides a very narrow audio bandwidth. The peak position of the APF will appears in the SUB DISPLAY-II, and the (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob will now functions as the APF knob. 2. Rotate the (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob to the left or right to reduce the interference. 3. To disable the APF, press the (VFO-A)[CONT/APF] button again. 4.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER The FTDX5000 in capable of the automatic sending of CW messages (as you might do in a contest) by plugging in the supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad into the rear panel’s REMOTE jack. Two techniques for message storage are available: you may either send the desired message contents using your keyer paddle (“Message Memory”), or you may input the text characters using the (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob and (VFO-B)[SELECT] knobs (“Text Memory”).
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER CHECKING THE CW MEMORY CONTENTS ON-THE-AIR CW MESSAGE PLAYBACK 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “off” by the [BKIN] button. 2. Press the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor. 3. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to check your work. You will hear the results in the sidetone, but no RF energy will be transmitted. 1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER TEXT Memory The four channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters total) may also be programmed using a text-entry technique. This technique is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured. Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K} (20 characters) And we will utilize another powerful feature of the CW Memory Keyer, the sequential Contest Number (“Countup”) feature.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER 7. When the message is complete, add the “}” character at the end to signify the termination of the message. 8. Press and hold in the FH-2’s [MEM] key for 2 seconds to exit, once all characters (including “}”) have been programmed. LOCK ON OFF CHECKING THE CW MEMORY CONTENTS 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “off” by the [BKIN] button. 2. Press the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor. 3. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to check your work.
FM MODE OPERATION BASIC OPERATION [MOX] Button [METER] Switch [A] Button [B] Button [MIC] Knob [RF PWR] Knob 1. Press the [AM/FM] button several times, until the ” icon will appear in “ the display, to select the FM operating mode. ADVICE: The operating mode is selected using the [ MODE ] button, and the VFO (A or B) to which the selection is applied is selected by the [A] or [ B ] button, located to the upper left of the Main Tuning Dial knob.
FM MODE OPERATION REPEATER OPERATION The FTDX5000 may be utilized on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters. 1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to the output frequency (downlink) from the repeater. 2. If CTCSS Tone operation is desired/needed, press and hold in the [AM/FM] button for two seconds to engage the CTCSS mode. 3. With in 5 seconds of pressing of the [AM/FM] button: Rotate the (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob to select the desired CTCSS mode. If you just need to send the T.ENC uplink encoding tone, select “T.ENC T.
MEMORY OPERATION CONVENIENT MEMORY FUNCTIONS 01 99 The FTDX5000 contains ninety-nine regular memories, labeled “01 01” through “99 99”, nine special programmed limit memory P1L P1U P9L P9U C-1 pairs, labeled “P1L P1L/P1U P1U” through “P9L P9L/P9U P9U”, and five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories, labeled “C-1 C-1” through C-5 “C-5 C-5”. Each stores various settings, not only the VFO-A frequency and mode (See below).
MEMORY OPERATION QMB (QUICK MEMORY BANK) C-1 C-5 The Quick Memory Bank consists of five memories (labeled “C-1 C-1” through “C-5 C-5.”) independent from the regular and PMS memories. These can quickly store operating parameters for later recall. QMB Channel Storage 1. Tune to the desired frequency on the VFO-A. 2. Press the blue [STO] button. The “beep” will confirm that the contents of the VFOA have been written to the currentlyavailable QMB memory.
MEMORY OPERATION REGULAR MEMORY OPERATION The Regular Memory of the FTDX5000 allows storage and recall of up to 99 memories, each storing frequency, mode, and a wide variety of status information detailed previously. Memories may be grouped into as many as six Memory Groups, and additionally you get nine pairs of band-limit (PMS) memories along with five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories. Memory Storage 1. Set the VFO-A up with all frequency, mode, and status the way you want to have it stored. 2.
MEMORY OPERATION REGULAR MEMORY OPERATION Checking a Memory Channel’s Status Before programming a channel into memory, you can check the current contents of that channel without the danger of overwriting the channel accidentally. 1. Press the [AXM] button briefly. The data stored in the currently-selected memory channel will be displayed in the SUB DISPLAY-I. However, since you are only checking the contents of the memory channel, your radio will not have moved to the memory channel’s frequency. 2.
MEMORY OPERATION REGULAR MEMORY OPERATION Moving Memory Data to the VFO-A You may transfer the contents of the currently-selected memory channel into the Main band (VFO-A) register, if you like. 1. Press the [V/M] button, as necessary, to go to the Memory mode. The memory channel number will appear in the small window at the lower right corner of the display. 2.
MEMORY OPERATION MEMORY GROUPS Memory channels may be grouped into as many as six convenient batches, for easy identification and selection. For example, you might want to set aside memory groups for AM BC stations, shortwave broadcast stations, contest frequencies, repeater frequencies, and PMS limits, or any other groupings you like. Each memory group is capable of holding up to 19 or 20 memory channels (the Group size is fixed).
OPERATION ON ALASKA EMERGENCY FREQUENCY: 5167.5 KH (U.S. VERSION ONLY) Z Section 97.401(d) of the regulations governing amateur radio in the United States permit emergency amateur communications on the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz by stations in (or within 92.6 km of) the state of Alaska. This frequency is only to be used when the immediate safety of human life and/or property are threatened, and is never to be used for routine communications.
VFO AND MEMORY SCANNING You may scan wither the VFO or the memories of the FTDX5000, and the radio will halt the scan on any station with a signal strong enough to open the receiver’s squelch. VFO SCANNING 1. Set the VFO to the frequency on which you would like to begin scanning. 2. Rotate the (VFO-A)[SQL] knob so that the background noise is just silenced. ADVICE: Rotate the (VFO-B)[SQL] knob so that the background noise is just silenced, if you would like to begin scanning on the VFO-B. 3.
VFO AND MEMORY SCANNING MEMORY SCAN 1. Set the transceiver up in the memory mode by pressing the [V/M] button, if necessary. 2. Rotate the (VFO-A)[SQL] knob so that the background noise is just silenced. 3. Press and hold in the microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] key for 1/2 second to start scanning in the specified direction. 4. The scanner will now cause the transceiver to increment in the chosen direction until a signal is detected.
PMS (PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY SCANNING) To limit scanning (and manual tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory ScanP1L P1U P9L P9U ning (PMS) feature, which utilizes nine special-purpose memory pairs (“P1L P1L/P1U P1U” through “P9L P9L/P9U P9U”). The PMS feature is especially useful in helping you to observe any operating sub-band limits which apply to your Amateur license class. 1.
PACKET OPERATION Packet operation is easily accomplished on the FTDX5000 by connecting your TNC (Terminal Node Controller) to the transceiver, per the illustration. “Packet” operation also applies to SSB-based AFSK data modes, such as PSK31, etc.
RTTY (RADIO TELETYPE) OPERATION Most RTTY operation today is accomplished using a TNC or other computer-based system that utilizes AFSK tones. As such, the previous discussion on LSB-mode “Packet” operation will apply for Baudot operation, as well. For RTTY operation using a Terminal Unit (TU) or the “FSK” output from a TNC, please see the discussion below. See also the illustration for details regarding connection to your TU.
MISCELLANEOUS AFSK-BASED DATA MODES The FTDX5000 may also be used for a host of other SSB-based Data modes. Please set up your system using the illustration as a guideline.
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ABOUT THE TRANSVERTER OUTPUT TERMINAL You may connect an after-market transverter to the rear panel’s TRV jack. The output frequency is selectable from the 14, 28, and 50 MHz, and the output is approximately –10 dBm (0.1 mW) at 50 Ohms. SETUP 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob to select Menu item “144 TUNE MY BAND”. 3.
ABOUT THE TRANSVERTER OUTPUT TERMINAL OPERATION ADVICE: When the “Transverter” mode is turned on, power output will not be allowed to pass to the “ANT 1” through “ANT 4” main antenna jacks. So one of these may be connected to your transverter’s “RX” jack. Just be certain to disconnect the transverter when returning to HF operation, as the selected antenna jack will now be capable of passing RF power. VHF/UHF Antenna 1. Set up the FTDX5000 for transverter use, as described previously. 2.
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