FTDX9000D Operation Manual
GENERAL DESCRIPTION We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your purchase of the FT DX 9000D Transceiver! The FT DX 9000D is the culmination of a four-year design project. But it also is the product of our company’s fifty years of engineering, design, and manufacturing know how. As pioneers in the development of SSB, we have led the technological advances in Amateur Radio communications over the last half century.
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Description ........................................... 1 More Frequency Navigation Techniques .......................................... 57 About This Manual. . . ........................................................................ 1 ANTENNA SELECTION .................................................................. 58 Conventions Used in This Manual ...................................................... 1 Changing the Speaker Output Configuration .......................
TABLE OF CONTENTS CW Mode Operation ....................................... 100 Memory Operation .......................................... 115 Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key emulation) Operation .... 100 Memory Storage .............................................................................. 115 Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ................................................ 101 Memory Channel Recall ..................................................................
Before You Begin. . . 1. Connecting AC Power There are two power switches on this transceiver, one each on the rear and front panels. If the rear panel’s Power switch is not turned on, the front panel Power switch will not function. Ì Push the rear panel’s Power switch to the I position to apply power from the power supply to the OCXO (Reference Crystal Oven) and to enable the front panel power switch.
Before You Begin. . . 4. Connecting and Selecting the Microphone The FT DX 9000D comes equipped with two microphone connectors: the front panel includes a “Cannon” (XLR) three-pin connector, while the rear panel provides an eight-pin (round) connector. As shipped from the factory, the front panel XLR connector is engaged for operation, and the rear panel 8-pin microphone jack is not connected. If you wish to enable the 8-pin connector instead of the XLR connector, use the Menu to accomplish this.
Before You Begin. . . 6. Adjusting the Main Dial Torque The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial may be adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold down the rear skirt of the knob, and while holding it in place rotate the Main Dial itself to the right to reduce the drag, or to the left to increase the drag. HOLD THE SKIRT TIGHTEN TOOSEN 7.
Before You Begin. . . 8. Resetting the Microprocessor Ë Resetting Memories (Only) Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the Memory channels previously stored, without affecting any configuration changes you may have made to the Menu settings. 1. Press the front panel’s POWER switch to turn the transceiver off. 2. Press and hold in the A M switch; 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 switch.
FEATURES Superior Visibility and Logical, Fatigue-reducing Panel Layout The front panel layout is logically crafted, with the large-aperture main frequency display squarely in the middle of the front panel; the two large S-meters to the left providing instant recognition of signal strength. Just as in an aircraft cockpit, the panel meters and the TFT are canted slightly toward the center for maximum visibility.
FEATURES Separated Clarifier Display (Page 46, 95) A clearly-separated display window within the main frequency display area contains receiver and/or transmitter frequency offset ("Clarifier") data, for quick comprehension by the operator.
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FH-2 Remote Control Keypad CF Card (64 MB: Q9000838) H Operating Manual H Warranty Card AC Power Cord 1 Plugs Microphone Extend Cable 2 (8 Pin Modular) 2: 2: AC Power Cord USA: T9017882 Europe: T9013285 Australia: T9013283A UK: T9013285 This microphone cable (T9101549) is for use with the optional MD-200A8X, MD-100A8X, or MH-31B8 microphones. Plug Details and Part Numbers RCA Plug (P0091365) 6 pcs 1/4-inch 3-contact Plug (P0090008) 2 pcs 3.
OPTIONS AVAILABLE OPTIONS MD-200A8X Ultra-High-Fidelity Desk-Top Microphone MD-200A8X Lightweight Stereo Headphones YH-77STA Desk-Top Microphone MD-100A8X External Speaker with Dual Speakers and Audio Filter SP-9000 FT DX 9000D OPERATION MANUAL Linear Amplifier / AC Power Supply VL-1000 / VP-1000 Page 11
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS The FT DX 9000D is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired operating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, the transceiver’s Automatic Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value if the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS GROUNDING The FT DX 9000D HF transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency in a number of ways: Ì It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS CONNECTION OF ANTENNA AND POWER CABLES ANTENNA "4" ANTENNA "3" ANTENNA "2" ANTENNA "1" Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as well as the AC power cable. A B Use a short, thick, braided cable to connect your station equipment to the buried ground rod (or alternative earth ground system). Ground Rod Advice G Do not position this apparatus in a location with direct exposure to sunshine.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS CONNECTION OF MICROPHONE, HEADPHONES AND FH-2 REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD This transceiver was shipped from the factory in configuration for a microphone input via the Front Panel XLR connector. To use the Rear Panel microphone with an 8-pin round connector, please change the microphone set up via the Menu. To do this, first press the MNU key located an the bottom right corner of the TFT display. The Menu list will appear on the TFT display screen.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS KEY, KEYER, AND COMPUTER-DRIVEN KEYING INTERCONNECTIONS The FT DX 9000D 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.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS VL-1000 LINEAR AMPLIFIER INTERCONNECTIONS Be sure that both the FT DX 9000D and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in the illustration. On the rear panel of the VL-1000, please set the “ATT” switch to the “ON” position. The 200-Watt power output from the FT DX 9000D is far in excess of what is required to drive the VL-1000 to its full rated output.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS RF IN GND FUSE AC GND ALC GND RELAY GND TX GND EXT ALC RF OUT GND INPUT 1 ANT 1 ~AC IN HF Antenna ANTENNA CABLE（50Ω） ANT 2 ANT 1 50 MHz Antenna INTERFACING TO OTHER LINEAR AMPLIFIERS Note G The TX/RX switching in the linear amplifier is controlled by switching components in the transceiver.
PLUG/CONNECTOR PINOUT DIAGRAMS BAND DATA1 CAT N/A SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN N/A GND N/A N/A N/A NC BAND DATA2 +13V TX GND GND BAND DATA A BAND DATA B BAND DATA C BAND DATA D LINEAR EXT ALC TX GND GND NC NC TXINH FSET (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) PACKET ROTATOR RTTY RT1 RT2 RT3 RT4 GND NC DATA IN GND PTT DATA OUT BUSY RX OUT PTT GND SHIFT (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) MIC (XLR) MIC RCA PL
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS MOX Switch PHONES Jack Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk) circuit, to activate the transmitter. It must be in the undepressed position for reception. This switch replicates the action of the Push to Talk (PTT) switch on the microphone. When engaging the MOX switch, 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 KEY Jack ANTENNA SELECT Switches 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 16. 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 Selection “MODE-CW 041 F-KEYER TYPE (see page 135).
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS METER Switch This control switch determines the function of the Main Meter during transmission. COMP: Indicates the RF speech compressor level (SSB modes only). PO: Indicates the power output level. SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward: Reflected). IDD: Indicates the final amplifier drain current. MIC LVL: Indicates the relative microphone level.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS MIC PROC 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 louderthan-normal voice level and watching the ALC level on the right-side meter, adjust the MIC Gain so that the ALC reaches over to the right edge of the ALC scale. Then, when you speak in a more normal voice level, you’ll be certain not to be over-driving the mic amplifier stage.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS NB Switch Pressing this button activates the (analog) IF Noise Blanker, which may help reduce many different types of man-made impulse noise (but not atmospherics). When the Noise Blanker is activated, the LED inside the button will glow red. Adjustment of the Noise Blanker level is accomplished via the NB knob, described in the previous section. VRF/µ-T Switch This button turns the main band (VFO-A) receiver’s VRF filter or µ-TUNE filter on and off.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS NTCH Switch CONT This button turns the main band (VFO-A) IF notch filter on and off. When the IF notch filter is activated, the LED inside the button will glow red. The Notch Filter center frequency is adjusted via the NTCH knob, described in the previous section. Advice H The width of the notch may be set to either “Wide” or “Narrow” via Menu item “RX DSP 082 IFNOTCH-WIDTH” in the RX DSP Menu Group.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS MODE Switches QMB (Quick Memory Bank) Switch A, B Button Pressing the A or B switch will illuminate the respective indicator imbedded within the switch, allowing adjustment of the operating mode on the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) band. Pressing the A switch causes the indicator to glow Red, signifying Main (VFO-A) band is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the B switch will cause its indicator to glow Orange, signifying Sub (VFO-B) Band adjustment.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS SPLIT Switch Main Dial Knob This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of the Main (VFO-A) Band 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 switch is pressed, the tuning steps increase.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS A B Switch A-BUSY Indicator Pressing this button momentarily exchanges the contents of the main band (VFO-A) (or a recalled memory channel) and the sub band (VFO-B). This LED glows green whenever the Main band (VFOA) receiver squelch is open.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS DUAL Indicator S-Meter (Sub Receiver) This indicator glows Green when Dual Receive is engaged. On receive, this meter displays signal strength of incoming signals as received on the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver. On transmit, this meter serves as the ALC meter. The function of this meter, on transmit, can be changed to indication or PA Voltage (VDD) via Menu item “DISPLAY 019 RIGHT TX METER.” ALC: Display of relative ALC voltage.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Advice Sections (R.FLT) through (AF GAIN RF GAIN) below pertain to operations associated with the Sub (VFO-B) band. Because their function is basically identical to that explained with respect to the Main (VFO-A) band, please see the Main (VFO-A) band discussions for detailed explanations of these controls, switches, and indicators. R.FLT Switch (Refer to Main (VFO-A): VRF ) This switch allows selection of the Sub (VFO-B) band Roofing filter.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS NB SQL Knobs (Refer to Main (VFO-A): ) DNR Switch (Refer to Main (VFO-A): ) NB Knob This adjusts the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver’s IF Noise Blanker level, when the Noise Blanker is engaged via the NB switch, described below. SQL Knob This knob provides adjustment of the Sub (VFO-B) band receiver’s noise Squelch system. This button turns the sub band (VFO-B) Digital Noise Reduction circuit on and off.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS RF PWR BIAS Knobs RF PWR Knob This is the main RF Power output control for the transceiver, active in all operating modes. Clockwise rotation increases the power output. Adjust this control for the desired power output from the FT DX 9000D, or for the desired system output when using a linear amplifier or transverter.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS P.BACK Switch Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to activate the recording feature of the internal Digital Voice Recorder. The Voice Recorder allows you to record the main band (VFO-A) receiver audio for the most-recent 30 seconds. While you’re recording the receiver audio, the LED in this button glows red.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS CLAR/VFO-B Knob Depending on the status of the A/B switch (# , described later) the CLAR/VFO-B is used for functions associated with the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) frequency control registers. Advice Functions Associated with Main (VFO-A) Control In the case of Main (VFO-A) control, this knob is used for Clarifier tuning, as well as Up/Down selection of the Amateur band, Memory Channels, 1 MHz tuning steps, or Memory Groups.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FAST/RX Switch A/B Switch FAST Switch When the A/B switch (# ) is pushed, and the Orange lamp to the right of the CLAR/VFO-B knob lights up, the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) will be controlling the Sub (VFO-B) frequency; pressing the FAST/RX switch will increase the tuning rate by a factor of 10. RX Switch When the CLAR switch (# ) is pressed (and its imbedded LED is illuminated), pressing the FAST/ RX switch applies the programmed Clarifier offset to the Main (VFO-A) receive frequency.
REAR PANEL ANT Main Power Switch Connect your main antenna(s) here, using a type-M (PL-259) plug and coaxial feedline for each. These antenna ports are always used for transmission, and also are used for reception unless a separate receive antenna is also used for the main receiver. The internal antenna tuner affects only the antenna(s) connected here, and only during transmission.
REAR PANEL +13.8V TRV This gold-plated 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). This gold-plated RCA jack provides a low level RF output for use with a transverter. Maximum output is approximately –20 dBm (0.01 mW) at 50 Ohms.
REAR PANEL KEY KEY BOARD This 1/4-inch gold-plated 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 16, and this jack may be configured for keyer, “Bug,” “straight key,” or computer keying interface operation via Menu item “MODE-CW 043 R-KEYER TYPE” (see page 135).
FREQUENCY DISPLAY Main (VFO-A) Band TX/RX Indicators These combination lamp-buttons select and indicate the transmit/receive status of the Main (VFO-A) band. When the green “RX” lamp is lit, the receiving frequency is under control of the Main Tuning Knob and display (either VFO-A or a recalled memory channel). When the red “TX” lamp is lit, the transmitting frequency is under control of the Main Tuning Knob and display.
TFT FEATURE/CONTROL DETAILS Pressing any of these keys provides one-touch access to the Amateur bands from 1.8 ~ 28 MHz. When the ENT key has been pressed first, these keys then serve as the frequency entry digits (“1” ~ “0”) during direct frequency entry. Pressing this key provides one-touch access to the 50 MHz Amateur band. When the ENT key has been pushed first, to engage direct frequency entry, pressing this key sets the decimal point after the “MHz” portion of the frequency.
FH-2 OPERATION The supplied Remote Control Keypad “FH-2” can be used to control the voice memory capability for the SSB/AM/FM modes, and the contest memory keyer for the CW mode. You can also play back up to 30 seconds of incoming received audio, as well, for verification of a missed callsign or other purposes. Among the specific capabilities of the FH-2 are: H Five channels of storage and playback of voice memory (20 seconds each), using your own voice for recording (see page 92).
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS Before turning on main power, please verify the following items once more. G G G G G Have you made all ground connections securely? See page 13 for details. Do you have your antenna(s) connected to the rear-panel Antenna jack(s)? See page 14 for details. Is your microphone (and/or key or paddle) connected? See page 15 and 16 for details. If using a linear amplifier, have all interconnections been successfully completed? See page 17 and 18 for details.
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS RX switch Main (VFO-A) BAND key RX swtch Sub (VFO-B) CLAR/VFO-B knob POWER swtch AF GAIN knob Sub (VFO-B) 1. Plug the AC cable back in, set the rear-panel Power switch to “I.” 2. Press and hold in the front-panel Power switch for two seconds to turn the transceiver on. 3. After about 50 seconds, all circuits will be initialized. The transceiver will start up on 7.000.00 MHz LSB, and normal operation may resume.
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS ANTENNA SELECT switch SQL knob PITCH knob MODE key MAIN tuning dial Advice H Depending on the setting of the A/B switch (# ), the function of the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) will change. Please see page 34 for more details. H The FT DX 9000D utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, that permits you to store up to three favorite frequencies and modes onto each band’s VFO register.
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS 10. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to tune around the band, and begin normal operation. Quick Note H Clockwise rotation of the Main tuning Dial increases the operating frequency, one “step” of the synthesizer at a time; similarly, counter-clockwise rotation of the Main tuning Dial will decrease the frequency. Two steps, one “normal” and one “fast,” are available on each operating mode. Pressing the FAST key engages the “Fast” tuning selection.
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS CLAR (CLARIFIER) OPERATION ON MAIN (VFO-A) The CLAR button and CLAR/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 DX 9000 are designed to allow you to preset an offset (up to ± 9.
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS LOCK You may lock the setting of the Main Tuning Dial, to prevent accidental frequency change. To lock out the Main Tuning Dial (# ), just press the LOCK switch (# ) that is located to the right of the Dial. To unlock the Dial setting, and restore normal tuning, just press the LOCK switch once more.
CONVENIENT FEATURES DUAL RECEIVE The FT DX 9000D is capable of simultaneous reception, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers, in what is called the Dual Receive mode. Especially useful for DX work, here is the operating procedure for Dual Receive operation. 1. While receiving on the Main (VFO-A) band, engage the Sub (VFO-B) receiver by pressing the SUB RX key (# ). You will now be receiving on the two frequencies shown on the main frequency display. 2.
CONVENIENT FEATURES DUAL RECEIVE: FULL DUPLEX OPERATION The FT DX 9000D includes a unique capability among HF transceivers: the ability to operate in a full duplex environment, where by you can transmit on the Main (VFOA) band while simultaneously tuning around, on a different band, on the Sub (VFO-B) band. This affords the contest operator extra tuning time in search of new contacts and multipliers while calling CQ on the “run” band.
CONVENIENT FEATURES DUAL RECEIVE: FULL DUPLEX OPERATION Using Headphones for Dual Receive To take advantage of dual reception, you will want to connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack. Like the AF GAIN control, headphone audio mixing can also be configured as desired from Menu Selection “RX AUDIO 076 HEADPHONE MIX.
CONVENIENT FEATURES DUAL RECEIVE: FULL DUPLEX OPERATION 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 narrow bandpass, and the Sub band (VFO-B) for a wide bandpass, using the WIDTH knobs, resulting in a spatial perception of the channel.
CONVENIENT FEATURES P.BACK (AUDIO PLAYBACK) FROM MAIN (VFO-A) RECEIVER Once engaged by the operator, the FT DX 9000D begins the automatic recording of the last 30 seconds of incoming receiver audio on the Main (VFO-A) band. 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 P.
CONVENIENT FEATURES “MY BANDS” OPERATION When operating on an Amateur Band on the Main (VFO-A) register, it is possible to use the BAND/MHz switch (# ) to engage the use of the CLAR/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 CLAR/VFO-B tuning 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.
CONVENIENT FEATURES BAND STACK OPERATION The FT DX 9000D utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, that permits you to store up to three favorite frequencies and modes onto each band's VFO register. For example, you may store one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and USB, then recall these VFOs by successive, momentary presses of the [14] MHz band key. Each Amateur band key may similarly have up to three frequency/mode settings applied.
CONVENIENT FEATURES DIAL SWAP CONFIGURATION (AF/RF GAIN CONTROLS) Using the Menu, it is possible to change the RF GAIN control (for the Main (VFO-A) band) to serve as the Sub (VFOB) AF GAIN control. In this case, the Menu Item “GENERAL 038 AF/RF DIAL SWAP” will move the Main (VFO-A) RF GAIN control function to the knob normally utilized for the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s AF GAIN control.
CONVENIENT FEATURES C.S (CUSTOM SWITCH) An often-used Menu mode selection may be brought out to the front panel’s C.S key C.S Setup 1. Press the MNU key (# ) to engage the Menu mode; the Menu list will appear on the TFT. 2. Rotate the Main tuning dial to select the Menu item you want to be able to access via the C.S key (# ). 3. Press and hold in the C.S key for two seconds to lock in your selection. 4. Press and hold in the MNU key for two seconds to save the new configuration and exit to normal operation.
CONVENIENT FEATURES MORE FREQUENCY NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES Keyboard Frequency Entry (# ) You may enter operating frequencies, for either the Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFOB) bands, using the front panel band/frequency selection keys. Advice H In the above examples, you will notice that the trailing “zero” digits of the frequency were not entered. It is not necessary to enter these trailing zeroes; just press the [ENT] to terminate frequency entry, and they will be entered automatically.
CONVENIENT FEATURES ANTENNA SELECTION Four main antenna jacks, available for both transmission and reception, are provided on the rear panel of the transceiver. What's more, a receive-only jack is provided, and the incoming signal path may also have a special after-market filter or preamplifier inserted, if desired, with one-touch access. Selection of the desired TX/RX antenna is accomplished by pressing the appropriate 1 ~ 4 Antenna Selection switch (# ) on the front panel.
CONVENIENT FEATURES CHANGING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT CONFIGURATION An internal switch, and the menu, allow you to configure the way audio is fed to the two internal speakers (either “stereo” or “monaural” modes are available). MENU SELECTION 77 SPEAKER MIX Advice At the factory, the audio signals from both the Main and Sub receivers are combined, and the resulting monaural audio takes advantage of the combined aperture of the two speakers.
CONVENIENT FEATURES RECEIVER OPERATION (FRONT END BLOCK DIAGRAM) The FT DX 9000D includes a wide range of special features to suppress the many types of interference that may be encountered 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.
CONVENIENT FEATURES IPO (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION) Normally, the front-end FET RF amplifiers provide maximum sensitivity for weak signals. During typical conditions on lower frequencies (where strong signals and high noise are common), the RF amplifiers can be bypassed by pressing the IPO button so that the button's illumination is lit. This improves the IMD (intermodulation distortion) rejection characteristics of the receiver, with only a slight reduction of sensitivity.
CONVENIENT FEATURES 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 knob to insert 3, 6, 12, or 18-dB of RF attenuation in front of the RF amplifier. Main (VFO-A) Attenuator Setup Rotate the Main (VFO-A) side’s ATT switch (# ) to set the desired attenuation level, per the chart below. To restore full signal strength through the Attenuator circuit area, set the ATT switch to the “0” position.
CONVENIENT FEATURES 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. Main (VFO-A) RF Gain Adjustment The Main (VFO-A) RF GAIN control (# ) should, initially, be rotated to the fully clockwise position. This is the point of maximum sensitivity, and counter-clockwise rotation will gradually reduce the system gain.
ADVANCED INTERFERENCE-SUPPRESSION FEATURES: RF FRONT END The FT DX 9000D includes an unmatched array of RF selectivity-enhancing features. Please study the material below carefully, so as to understand the various features complete. USING THE µ-TUNE FEATURE The µ-Tune system is an advanced preselector for the RF front end of the Main (VFO-A) receiver, providing a much narrower passband than the VRF circuit.
ADVANCED INTERFERENCE-SUPPRESSION FEATURES: RF FRONT END USING THE µ-TUNE FEATURE µ-Tune and VRF: Comparisons to Fixed Bandpass Filters µ-Tune Inspection of the illustrations to the right will demonstrate the profound advantage of the µ-Tune circuit. In illustration [A], the gray area represents the passband of a typical fixed bandpass filter covering the 1.8 ~ 3 MHz range; this is typical of the kind of bandpass filter found in many high-quality HF receivers today.
ADVANCED INTERFERENCE-SUPPRESSION FEATURES: RF FRONT END USING THE VRF (VARIABLE RF FRONT-END FILTER) The VRF system is a high-performance RF front-end preselector that has lower Q and lower insertion loss than the µ-Tune circuit. VRF provides outstanding rejection of out-of-band signals, and if low gain in your antenna system causes insertion loss to be a critical factor, you may wish to use VRF, instead of µ-Tune, on the bands below 14 MHz. VRF on the Main (VFO-A) Band Frequency 1.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS OFF FREQUENCY BY JUST A FEW KHZ) R.FLT (ROOFING FILTERS) Narrow-band Roofing Filters of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, and 3 kHz bandwidths are provided in the first IF, right after the first mixer. These filters provide protection for the 2nd mixer, DSP, and other circuitry that follow and can dramatically improve reception on a very crowded band (during a contest, etc.).
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) CONT (CONTOUR) CONTROL OPERATION The Contour filtering system provides a gentle perturbation of the IF filter passband, so as to suppress or enhance certain frequency components modestly, so as to enhance the natural-sounding received signal. Using Contour on the Main (VFO-A) Receiver 1. Press the Main (VFO-A) CONT switch (# ). The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Red to confirm that the Contour filter is engaged. 2.
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.
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. Main (VFO-A) Band IF Notch Operation 1. Press the Main (VFO-A) band NOTCH switch (# ). The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Red to confirm that the IF Notch filter has been engaged. 2.
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 Pressing the NAR switch provides one-touch, mode-specific selection of a narrow IF DSP filter setting that does not depend on the setting of the Width control. Pressing the NAR switch once more returns the bandwidth control to the Width/Shift system. The factory default bandwidths are: WIDTH (BW) “NAR” may be observed on the TFT SSB Mode Pressing the NAR switch (# of 1.8 kHz.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) DIGITAL NOTCH FILTER (DNF) OPERATION The Digital Notch Filter (DNF) is an effective beat-cancelling filter that can null out a number of interfering beat notes inside the receiver passband. Because this is an Auto-Notch feature, there is no adjustment knob associated with this filter. Advice If a very strong interfering carrier is encountered, we recommend you first use the IF Notch filter, as it is the most effective notching tool in the receiver section.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) IF NOISE BLANKER (NB) OPERATION The FT DX 9000D includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition systems. Main (VFO-A) Band NB Operation 1. Press the Main (VFO-A) band’s NB switch (# ) momentarily to reduce a short pulse noise such as from switching transients, automobile ignitions and power lines. The LED imbedded in the switch will glow Red to confirm that the Narrow-NB is operating.
TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL) The AGC system is designed to help compensate for fading and other propagation effects, with characteristics that can be of particular value on each operating mode. The basic objective of AGC is to maintain a constant audio output level once a certain minimum threshold of signal strength is achieved. Main (VFO-A) Band AGC Selection Rotate the Main (VFO-A) band’s AGC switch (# ) to select the desired receiver-recovery time constant.
TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL) In traditional AGC systems, the audio output from the transceiver becomes essentially fixed once the threshold for AGC action is reached (usually several dozen dB above the no-signal noise floor). The FT DX 9000D, however, includes an innovative Sloped AGC system, that allows the audio volume to rise and fall 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 Main (VFO-A) receiver temporarily so as to concentrate on what’s being received on the Sub (VFO-B) receiver. The Mute feature makes this simple to accomplish. Press the Main (VFO-A) band’s RX LED/switch (# ). MAIN(VFO-A) RX switch The Main (VFO-A) receiver will be silenced, and the green LED in the RX switch will blink.
TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION ADJACENT CHANNEL MONITOR (ACM) CW MODE ONLY While operating on CW on the Main (VFO-A) band, the ACM feature provides a visual indicator of encroachment by another station (someone you may not be able to hear because of the tight DSP filter in your FT DX 9000D). The presence of a nearby strong signal will be displayed on the Sub-receiver’s S-meter.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION 1. Selecting the Operating Mode The operating mode is selected using the MODE switches (# ) to the left of the Main Tuning Dial knob (# ), and the VFO (A or B) to which the selection is applied is selected by pressing the A or B switch above the MODE keys. Press the A or B key to select the desired VFO, then press the LSB or USB key to select one of the SSB modes. For AM operation, press the AM key.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION PHANTOM VOLTAGE FOR CONDENSER MICROPHONES For powering a studio-quality condenser microphone connected to the front panel’s XLR (“Cannon”) connector, it is possible to enable a 48-volt DC line connected to that jack. Because the improper enabling of this voltage could cause damage to other microphone types, the simple process for enabling the voltage has been made somewhat complicated, so as to prevent the voltage from being enabled by accident. 1.
USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER The Automatic Antenna Tuner (hereinafter referred to as the “ATU”) built into each FT DX 9000D 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 FT DX 9000D. Advice The ATU of the FT DX 9000D, 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. In Figure 2, the operator has changed frequency, and the HI SWR LED has become illuminated. The operator presses and holds in the TUNE switch for two seconds to begin impedance matching using the ATU.
USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER LITHIUM BATTERY REPLACEMENT The memories for the ATU are backed up by a common Lithium backup battery (type CR2032 or equivalent). After two or more years of heavy use, you may notice that the tuner memories are not being maintained, and that you have to re-tune when returning to a frequency on which you had previously stored tuning data. In this case, please replace the ATU Backup Battery using the following procedure: 1. Turn the transceiver’s main power switch Off. 2.
USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER LITHIUM BATTERY REPLACEMENT Slide the front panel diagonally upward and outward. Figure 4 ATU Backup Battery CONTROL Unit ON OFF Backup Switch Figure 5 Removal of the Lithium Backup Battery After pushing in the direction of the arrow, move your finger upward. Inserting the Lithium Backup Battery Use your fingertip to push in the indicated direction.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION (ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY) USING THE SPEECH PROCESSOR - SSB, AM MODE - The Speech Processor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output via a sophisticated compression technique. The result is improved intelligibility when conditions are difficult. 1. Adjust the MIC gain control (# ) for SSB use, as described on page 80. 2. Rotate the METER switch (# ) fully to the left, so as to select “COM” (Compression). 3.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION (ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY) ADJUSTING THE SSB TRANSMITTED BANDWIDTH 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.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION (ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY) SIGNAL QUALITY ENHANCEMENT USING THE PARAMETRIC MICROPHONE EQUALIZER The FT DX 9000D includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer, that provides precise, independent control over the low-, mid-, and treble-ranges in your voice wave-form. Quick Point The Parametric Equalizer is a unique technique for adjusting the signal quality.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION (ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY) SIGNAL QUALITY ENHANCEMENT USING THE PARAMETRIC MICROPHONE EQUALIZER +10dB Q Q Q Q Q Q f1 f2 f3 Parametric Gain (dB)0 -10dB 100～700Hz 700～1500Hz 1500～3200Hz 3-Stage Parametric Equalizer Adjustments: Front Panel Microphone Jack Center Frequency Parametric Gain Q (Bandwidth) TX AUDIO 136 F-PRMTRC EQ1-FREQ TX AUDIO 139 F-PRMTRC EQ2-FREQ TX AUDIO 142 F-PRMTRC EQ3-FREQ TX AUDIO 137 F-PRMTRC EQ1-LEVEL TX AUDIO 140 F-PRMTRC EQ2-LEVEL TX
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION (LOW- DISTORTION CLASS-A OPERATION) LOW- DISTORTION CLASS-A OPERATION Class-A operation of the FT DX 9000D transmitter is provided, yielding ultra-low distortion products during SSB operation. Power output during Class-A operation is 75 Watts. To engage Class-A operation, press the CLASS-A switch (# ). The imbedded Red LED will light up, confirming that Class-A operation has been selected.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION (LOW- DISTORTION CLASS-A OPERATION) LOW- DISTORTION CLASS-A OPERATION Quick Point Class-A operation provides a significant improvement in transmitter distortion suppression. During Class-A, the 3rdorder IMD products are typically suppressed 50 dB, while the 5th- and higher-order IMD products (that can cause “splatter” that interferes with others) will typically be suppressed 70 dB or more.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION VOICE MEMORY You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT DX 9000D 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. Please see the diagram depicting connection of the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad on page 15. Recording Your Own Voice in Memory 1.
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CONVENIENT TRANSMITTER ACCESSORIES 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. To start, set the DELAY and VOX controls (# ) fully counter-clockwise (to the left). 2.
CONVENIENT TRANSMITTER ACCESSORIES 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 CLAR switch (# ). The Red LED imbedded in the switch will light up. The CLAR/VFOB knob (# ) will now be enabled for offset tuning of the transmitter.
CONVENIENT TRANSMITTER ACCESSORIES SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION A powerful capability of the FT DX 9000D is its flexibility in Split Frequency operation, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) frequency registers. This makes the FT DX 9000D especially useful for high-level DX-pedition use, as the Split operation capability is very advanced and easy to use. 1. Set the Main (VFO-A) frequency as desired. 2. Set the Sub (VFO-B) frequency. 3. Now press the SPLIT switch (# ).
CONVENIENT TRANSMITTER ACCESSORIES 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 Sub VFO, compared to the Main (VFO-A) frequency. 1. Start with regular transceiver operation on the Main (VFO-A) band. MAIN(VFO-A) RX switch (# ) “ON” (LED glows Green) TX switch (# ) “ON” (LED glows Red) SUB(VFO-B) RX switch (# ) “OFF” (LED Off) TX switch (# ) “OFF” (LED Off) 2.
CONVENIENT TRANSMITTER ACCESSORIES FULL DUPLEX OPERATION The FT DX 9000D includes a unique capability among HF transceivers: the ability to operate in a full duplex environment, where by you can transmit on the Main band (VFO-A) while simultaneously tuning around, on a different band, on the Sub band (VFO-B). This affords the contest operator extra tuning time in search of new contacts and multipliers while calling CQ on the “run” band.
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CW MODE OPERATION The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT DX 9000D 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 to the front and/or rear panel KEY jack, and be sure the KEYER switch on the left side of the front panel is turned off for now. 1. Press the CW mode switch (# ) to engage CW operation.
CW MODE OPERATION USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER Connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the front or rear panel KEY jack. 1. Press the CW mode switch (# ) to engage CW operation. If you press the CW key once more, after initially selecting CW, you will engage the “CW Reverse” mode (see page 104), whereby the “opposite” sideband injection is used, compared to the “normal” sideband. The CW LED will blink for three seconds if you select CW Reverse. 2.
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). MNU key 1. Press the MNU key (# ) to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob (# ) to select Menu item “MODE-CW 049 CW 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 control (# ) 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. CW switch To start, let’s use a typical example where you have set the CW mode (using the default “USB” injection) onto the Main (VFO-A) receiver.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CW DELAY TIME SETTING During semi-break-in (not QSK) operation, the hang time of the transmitter, after you have finished sending, may be adjusted to a comfortable value consistent with your sending speed. This is the functional equivalent to the “VOX Delay” adjustment used on voice modes; however, this is an independent adjustment used on CW, so you don’t have to change the delay when changing from Voice to CW.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER The rise and fall times of the CW envelope may be adjusted using the Menu. The default setting of 4 ms. is ideal for most operation, as it produces a nicely “rounded” shape to the CW character. However, the rise and fall times may be adjusted to 1/2/4/6 ms, as desired, using Menu item “MODE-CW 048 CW WAVE SHAPE.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER Message Memory Programming (Using Your Paddle) 1. Press the CW mode switch (# ) to engage CW operation. 2. Set the BK-IN/SPOT switch (# ) to Off. 3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer On by pressing the KEYER switch (# ), if necessary. Checking the CW Memory Contents 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off. 2. 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.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER TEXT Memory The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters total) may also be programmed using a text-entry technique. This technique is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured. Example 1 : CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K} (20 characters) Now we will utilize another powerful feature of the CW Memory Keyer, the sequential contest number (“Countup”) feature.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER Text Message Programming 1. Press the CW mode switch (# ) to engage CW operation. 2. Be sure that Break-in is Off by pressing the BK-IN/ SPOT key (# ), if necessary. 3. Press the FH-2’s MEM key. Checking the CW Memory Contents 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off. 2. 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. LOCK ON OFF LOCK ON OFF 4.
FM MODE OPERATION 1. Press the FM mode key (# erating mode. ) to select the FM op- H Be sure that the FM mode is being selected on the proper VFO; check the status of the A and B switches above the mode selection keys before making your mode selection. H The LED (Red or Orange) corresponding to the VFO on which you selected FM (Main or Sub, respectively), will light up. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob (# ) (in the case of Main (VFO-A) operation) to select the desired operating frequency.
FM MODE OPERATION REPEATER OPERATION The FT DX 9000D 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 FM Mode key (# ) for two seconds to engage the CTCSS mode. 3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired CTCSS mode. If you just need to send the uplink encoding tone, select “tn.” For encode/decode operation, choose “ts” instead.
CONVENIENT MEMORY FUNCTIONS The FT DX 9000D contains ninety-nine regular memories, labeled 01 through 99, nine special programmed limit memory pairs, labeled P-1L/1U through P-9L/9U, and five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories, labeled C1 ~ C5. Each stores various settings, not only the main band's (VFO-A) frequency and mode (See below). By default, the 99 regular memories are contained in one group; however, they can be arranged in up to six separate groups, if desired.
QMB (QUICK MEMORY BANK) The Quick Memory Bank is comprised of five memories (labeled C1 ~ C5) independent from the regular and PMS memories. These can quickly store operating parameters for later recall. QMB CHANNEL STORAGE 1. Tune to the desired frequency on the Main (VFO-A) band. 2. Press the blue (QMB) STO key (# ). The “beep” will confirm that the contents of the Main (VFO-A) band have been written to the currently-available QMB memory.
MEMORY GROUPS MEMORY GROUP ASSIGNMENT 1. Press the MNU key (# ) to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob (# ) to select Menu item “GENERAL 031 MEM GROUP.” Rotate the CLAR/VFO-B knob (# ) to set this Menu item to “ENABLE” (the default setting is “DISABLE”). 3. Press and hold in the MNU key for two seconds to save the new setting and exit. Operation will now be restricted to the six Memory Groups.
MEMORY OPERATION The memory system of the FT DX 9000D allows storage and recall of up to 99 memories, each storing frequency, mode, and a wide variety of status information detailed previously. Memories may be grouped into as many as six Memory Groups, and additionally you get nine pairs of band-limit (PMS) memories along with five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories. MEMORY STORAGE 1. Set the Main (VFO-A) band up with all frequency, mode, and status the way you want to have it stored. 2.
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 over-writing the data accidentally. switch 1. Press the MCH/GRP key (# ) momentarily. The imbedded LED will glow Red, indicating that you are now ready to view memory channel contents.
MEMORY OPERATION MOVING MEMORY DATA TO THE MAIN (VFO-A) BAND You may transfer the contents of the currently-selected memory channel into the Main (VFO-A) band register, if you like. 1. Press the V/M switch (# ), as necessary, to go to the Memory mode. The memory channel number will appear in the multi-panel window. 2. Press the MCH/GRP key (# ) momentarily. The Red LED inside the switch will light up, indicating that you are ready to recall a memory channel.
OPERATION ON ALASKA EMERGENCY FREQUENCY: 5167.5 KHZ (U.S. VERSION ONLY) 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.
OPERATION ON THE 60-METER BAND (U.S. VERSION) The recently-released 60-meter band is covered, in the FT DX 9000D, by five special, fixed memory channels. These channels are set to USB, and they appear between the “last” PMS channel (“P9U”) and the first “regular” memory channel (Channel 1). The five channels are: Channel Number Frequency US1 5.332.000 MHz US2 5.348.000 MHz US3 5.368.000 MHz US4 5.373.000 MHz US5 5.405.
VFO AND MEMORY SCANNING You may scan wither the VFO or the memories of the FT DX 9000D, and the radio will halt the scan on any station with a signal strong enough to open the receiver’s squelch. VFO SCANNING 1. Press the A or B switch (# ) to select the VFO to be scanned. 2. Set the VFO to the frequency on which you would like to begin scanning. 3. Rotate the SQL control (# for Main (VFO-A) band scan, # for Sub (VFO-B) band scan) so that the background noise is just silenced. 4.
PMS To limit scanning (and manual tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory Scanning (PMS) feature, which utilizes nine special-purpose memory pairs (“P-1L/P-1U” through “P-9L/P-9U”). The PMS feature is especially useful in helping you to observe any operating sub-band limits which apply to your Amateur license class. 1.
PACKET OPERATION Packet operation is easily accomplished on the FT DX 9000D 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 FT DX 9000D may also me used for a host of other SSB-based Data modes. Please set up your system using the illustration as a guideline. A B 2 1 PACKET ② ④ ⑤ ① ③ PACKET PTT GND DATA OUT DATA IN LINE IN or MIC IN LINE OUT or MIC OUT COM PROT Quick Point When you have configured Menu item “TX GNRL 159 VOX SELECT” to “DATA,” the transceiver will operate in a “VOX” mode, and it is not necessary to connect a “PTT” line.
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MENU MODE The Menu system of the FT DX 9000D provides extensive customization capability, so you can set up your transceiver just the way you want to operate it. The Menu items are grouped by general utilization category, and are numbered from “AGC 1” to “TX GNRL 160.” USING THE MENU 1. Press the MNU key (# ) momentarily. The Menu list will appear on the TFT, and you will see the Menu Groups, Menu Items and the current settings for each item displayed on the TFT. 2.
MENU MODE Groupe AGC AGC AGC AGC AGC AGC AGC AGC AGC AGC AGC AGC DISPLAY No.
MENU MODE Groupe MODE-DAT MODE-DAT MODE-DAT MODE-DAT MODE-DAT MODE-FM MODE-FM MODE-FM MODE-FM MODE-PKT MODE-PKT MODE-PKT MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-SSB MODE SSB No.
MENU MODE Groupe RX DSP No.
MENU MODE Groupe TX GNRL TX GNRL TX GNRL TX GNRL TX GNRL TX GNRL Page 130 No.
MENU MODE AGC GROUP 001. MAIN-FAST-DELAY Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC FAST mode of the main band (VFO-A) receiver. Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) Default Setting: 300 msec 002. MAIN-FAST-HOLD Function: Sets the hang time of the AGC peak voltage for the AGC FAST mode of the main band (VFOA) receiver. Available Values: 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step) Default Setting: 0 msec 003.MAIN-MID-DELAY Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC MID mode of the main band (VFO-A) receiver.
MENU MODE DISPLAY GROUP 013. TFT COLOR 017. ROTATOR START UP Function: Selects the TFT color. Available Values: COOL BLUE/CONTRAST BLUE/ FLASH WHITE/CONTRAST UMBER/UMBER Default Setting: COOL BLUE Function: Selects the starting point of your controller’s indicator needle. Available Values: 0/90/180/270º Default Setting: 0º 014. DIMMER-METER 018. ROTATOR OFFSET ADJ Function: Setting of the meter brightness level when “DIM” is selected.
MENU MODE FH-2 SETUP GROUP 021. BEACON TIME 024. CW MEMORY 2 Function: Sets the interval time between repeats of the beacon message. Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 255 sec Default Setting: OFF Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message register 2. Available Values: TEXT/MESSAGE Default Setting: MESSAGE TEXT: You may enter the CW message from a supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad. MESSAGE: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. 022.
MENU MODE GENERAL GROUP 028. ANT SELECT 035. µTUNE DIAL STEP Function: Sets the method of antenna selection. Available Values: BAND/STACK Default Setting: BAND BAND: The antenna is selected in accordance with the operating band. STACK: The antenna is selected in accordance with the band stack (different antennas may be utilized on the same band, if so selected in the band stack). Function: Sets the transceiver’s computer-interface circuitry for the CAT baud rate to be used.
MENU MODE MODE-AM GROUP MODE-CW GROUP 039. AM MIC GAIN 041. F-KEYER TYPE Function: Sets the microphone gain for the AM mode. Available Values: MCVR/0 ~ 255 (FIX) Default Setting: 160 When this menu is set to “MCVR,” you may adjust the microphone gain using the front panel’s MIC knob. Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for the device connected to the front panel’s KEY jack.
MENU MODE MODE-CW GROUP 045. CW AUTO MODE 049. CW WEIGHT Function: Enables/disables CW keying while operating on SSB. Available Values: OFF/50MHz/ON Default Setting: OFF OFF: Disables CW keying while operating on SSB. 50MHz: Enables CW keying only while operating SSB on 50 MHz (but not HF). ON: Enables CW keying while operating on SSB (all TX bands). Note: This feature allows you to move someone from SSB to CW without having to change modes on the front panel.
MENU MODE MODE-DAT GROUP MODE-FM GROUP 053. DATA IN SELECT 058. FM MIC GAIN Function: Selects the data input to be used on the PKT mode. Available Values: DATA/PC Default Setting: DATA DATA:Uses the data input line which is connected to the rear panel’s PACKET jack while using the PKT mode. PC: Uses the data input line which is connected to the rear panel’s AUDIO IN jack while using the PKT mode. Function: Sets the microphone gain for the FM mode.
MENU MODE MODE-PKT GROUP MODE-RTY GROUP 062. PKT DISP 065. POLARITY-R Function: Sets the packet frequency display offset. Available Values: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) Default Setting: 0 Hz Function: Selects normal or reverse Mark/Space polarity for RTTY receive operation. Available Values: NOR/REV Default Setting: NOR 063. PKT GAIN Function: Adjusts the audio input level from the TNC to the AFSK modulator. Available Values: 0 ~ 255 Default Setting: 128 064.
MENU MODE MODE-SSB GROUP RX AUDIO GROUP 075. AGC-SLOPE Function: Selects the microphone to be used on the SSB mode. Available Values: FRONT/REAR/DATA/PC Default Setting: FRONT FRONT: Selects the microphone connected to the front panel’s MIC jack while using the SSB modes. REAR: Selects the microphone connected to the rear panel’s MIC jack while using the SSB modes. DATA: Selects the microphone connected to pin 1 of the PACKET Jack while using the SSB modes.
MENU MODE RX DSP GROUP 078. MAIN-CONTOUR-LEVEL 083. MAIN-CW-SHAPE Function: Adjusts the parametric equalizer gain of the main band (VFO-A) receiver Contour filter. Available Values: –20 ~ +10 dB Default Setting: –15 dB Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the main band (VFO-A) DSP filter for the CW mode. Available Values: SOFT/SHARP Default Setting: SHARP SOFT: Primary importance attached to amplitude of the filter factor. SHARP: Primary importance attached to phase of the filter factor.
MENU MODE RX DSP GROUP 090. MAIN-RTTY-SLOPE 097. SUB-CW-NARROW Function: Selects the shape factor of the main band (VFO-A) DSP filter for the RTTY mode. Available Values: GENTLE/MEDIUM/STEEP Default Setting: MEDIUM Function: Selects the passband of the sub band (VFO-B) DSP filter for the CW “narrow” mode. Available Values: 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz Default Setting: 300 Hz 091. MAIN-RTTY-NARROW 098.
MENU MODE RX DSP GROUP SCOPE GROUP 102. SUB-RTTY-SLOPE 107. MAIN FIX 1.8 MHz Function: Selects the shape factor of the sub band (VFO-B) DSP filter for the RTTY mode. Available Values: GENTLE/MEDIUM/STEEP Default Setting: MEDIUM Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the main band (VFO-A) 160 m amateur band. Available Values: 1.800 - 1.999 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: 1.800 MHz 103.
MENU MODE SCOPE GROUP 115. MAIN FIX 24 MHz 123. SUB FIX 14 MHz Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 12 m amateur band. Available Values: 24.800 - 24.989 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: 24.890 MHz Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 20 m amateur band. Available Values: 14.000 - 14.349 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: 14.000 MHz 116. MAIN FIX 28 MHz 124.
MENU MODE TUNING GROUP TX AUDIO GROUP 129. MAIN DIAL STEP 136. F-PRMTRC EQ1-FREQ Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Knob’s tuning speed on the SSB, CW, and AM modes. Available Values: 1 or 10 Hz Default Setting: 10 Hz Function: Selects the center frequency of the lower range for the front panel’s parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 700 Hz (100 Hz/step) Default Setting: OFF OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to factory defaults (flat).
MENU MODE TX AUDIO GROUP 142. F-PRMTRC EQ3-FREQ 148. R-PRMTRC EQ2-FREQ Function: Selects the center frequency of the high range for the front panel’s parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: OFF/1500 ~ 3200 Hz (100 Hz/step) Default Setting: OFF OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to factory defaults (flat). 15 ~ 32: You may adjust the equalizer gain and Qfactor in this selected audio frequency via menu items 144: F-PRMTRC EQ3-LEVEL and 145: F-PRMTRC EQ3-BWTH.
MENU MODE TX GNRL GROUP 154. TX MAX POWER 158. FULL DUPLEX Function: Selects a maximum output power limit. Available Values: 200/100/50/10 W Default Setting: 200 W Function: Enables/Disables Full Duplex operation. Available Values: SIMP/DUP Default Setting: SIMP When this menu is set to “DUP,” you may receive on the sub band (VFO-B) frequency while transmitting, during dual receive operation, on a different band on the main band (VFO-A). 155. TX PWR CONTROL Function: Configures the RF PWR knob.
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SPECIFICATIONS General Rx Frequency Range: Tx Frequency Ranges: Frequency Stability: Operating Temperature Range: Emission Modes: Frequency Steps: Antenna Impedance: Power Consumption: Supply Voltage: Dimensions (WxHxD): Weight (approx.): 30 kHz - 60 MHz (Operating) 160 - 6 m (Amateur bands only) 160 - 6 m (Amateur bands only) ±0.03 ppm (after 5 min.
SPECIFICATIONS Receiver Circuit Type: Intermediate Frequencies: Sensitivity (IPO “OFF”): Selectivity (–6/–66 dB): Image Rejection: Maximum Audio Output: Audio Output Impedance: Triple-conversion superheterodyne VFO-A; 40.455 MHz/455 kHz/30 kHz (24 kHz for FM), VFO-B; 40.455 MHz/450 kHz/30 kHz (24 kHz for FM) SSB (2.4 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N) 0.2 µV (160 - 10 m Amateur bands) 0.125 µV (6 m Amateur band) 2 µV (0.1 - 50 MHz) AM (6 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N, 30 % modulation@400 Hz) 3.2 µV (0.1 - 1.8 MHz) 2 µV (1.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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