HF/50 MHZ TRANSCEIVER FTDX5000 SERIES OPERATING MANUAL VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD U.S.A. Inc. 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630, U.S.A. YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 1306-1308, 13F., Millennium City 2, 378 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong VERTEX STANDARD (AUSTRALIA) PTY., LTD.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . The FTDX5000 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 FTDX5000, 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. This operating manual is the common manual to the FTDX5000, FTDX5000D, and FTDX5000MP.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Congratulations on your purchase of the FTDX5000 Yaesu amateur transceiver! Whether this is your first rig, or Yaesu equipment is already the backbone of your station, rest assured this transceiver will provide many hours of operating pleasure for years to come. The FTDX5000 is an elite-class HF transceiver and will provide exceptional transmit and receive performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Description ..................................................... 1 Accessories & Options ................................................. 4 Supplied Accessories ............................................... 4 Available Options ..................................................... 4 Before You Begin ......................................................... 6 Connecting AC Power .............................................. 6 Extending the Front Feet ............................
TABLE OF CONTENTS CW Mode Operation ................................................. 86 Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key emulation) Operation ................ 86 Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ....................... 88 Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ........................ 89 Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Space:Dash) Ratio .................................... 90 Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ............... 90 CW Convenience Features ........................................
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Hand Microphone (MH-31B8) Remote Control Keypad (FH-2) AC Power Cord 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 4-pin DIN Plug 5-pin DIN Plug 1/4-inch 3-contact Plug 3.5 mm 3-contact Plug 3.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN CONNECTING AC POWER The FTDX5000 is equipped with a universal power supply supporting 100 V to 264 V AC. Therefore, the FTDX5000 will operate on a voltage range from 100V to 264 V without changing a voltage select switch. Just use the power plug that matches your wall outlet. 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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR RESETTING MEMORIES (ONLY) Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the previously stored Memory channels, without affecting any configuration changes you may have made to the Menu settings. 1. Press the front panel [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 [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, release the buttons.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS The FTDX5000 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, if the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1, the Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS GROUNDING The FTDX5000 transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency in a number of ways: It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS CONNECTION OF ANTENNA AND POWER CABLES ANTENNA "2” ANTENNA "1” Follow the below illustration and advice regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, ground cable, and the AC power cable. Use a short, thick, braided cable to connect your station equipment to the buried ground rod (or alternative earth ground system). ADVICE: Do not place the transceiver in a location with direct exposure to sunshine.
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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS KEY, KEYER, AND COMPUTER-DRIVEN KEYING INTERCONNECTIONS The FTDX5000 includes a host of features for the CW operator. These functions will be detailed in the “Operation” section later. An Electronic Keyer is built-in, and two key jacks are provided, one on the front and one on the rear panel, 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 both the FTDX5000 and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in the illustration. NOTE: Refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation. Do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS RF IN GND FUSE AC GND RELAY GND ALC GND TX GND EXT ALC GND RF OUT INPUT 1 ANT 1HF Antenna ANTENNA Cable ~AC IN 50 MHz Antenna ANT 2 ANT 1 INTERFACING TO OTHER LINEAR AMPLIFIERS NOTE The TX/RX switching in the linear amplifier is controlled by switching components in the transceiver.
PLUG /CONNECTOR PINOUT DIAGRAMS MIC ROTATOR CAT N/A SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN N/A GND N/A RTS CTS NC UP +5V DOWN FAST GND PTT MIC GND MIC CW ROTATION CCW ROTATION SPEED DIRECTION GND NC (as viewed from front panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) BAND DATA PACKET RTTY +13V TX GND GND BAND DATA A BAND DATA B BAND DATA C BAND DATA D TX INH DATA IN GND PACKET PTT DATA OUT BUSY SHIFT RX OUT PTT GND (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear pa
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [POWER] Switch PHONES Jack Press this switch in for two seconds to turn the transceiver on. Alternately, press this switch for two seconds to turn the transceiver off. If the rear panel [MAIN POWER] switch is set to the “O” (OFF) position, the front panel [POWER] switch will not function. ADVICE: If you press this switch briefly while the transceiver is turned on, the transceiver audio will be muted for three seconds.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [DIM] Switch [MONI] (Monitor) 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: The following Menu items allow you to configure the dimming levels of each display independently to customize the brightness levels.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [ATT] Switch [R.FLT] Switch Move this knob up or down to select the degree of Attenuation to be applied to the receiver input. Available selections are “–6 dB”, “–12 dB”, “–18 dB”, or “OFF”. The selected attenuation level appears in the ATT column of the Block Diagram Display. ADVICE: Press this knob in briefly, to quickly turn the attenuation level off.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [AGC] Switch (VFO-B) [NB] Move this knob up and down to select the receiver AGC characteristics (receiver-recovery time). Available selections are FAST, MID, SLOW, or AUTO, and the selected receiver-recovery time appears in the AGC column of the Block Diagram Display. Hold this knob up or down for two seconds to disable the AGC (for testing or weak-signal reception). ADVICE: Press this knob in briefly to quickly select “AUTO”.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [MIC] [RF PWR] Knobs [MIC] Knob The inner [MIC] knob adjusts the microphone input level for (non-processed) SSB transmission. ADVICE: Adjust the MIC Gain while speaking in a somewhat-louder-than-normal voice. Watch the ALC level and adjust the MIC Gain so that the ALC indication reaches just to the right edge of the scale. Then, when you speak in a normal voice level, you will not over-driving the mic amplifier stage.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [SPEED] [PITCH] Knobs [SPEED] Knob The inner [SPEED] knob adjusts the keying speed of the internal CW keyer (4 ~ 60 WPM). Clockwise rotation increases the sending speed. The keying speed will show for 3 seconds in the lower right corner of the Main Display while the [KEYER] button is held depressed for more than one second. ADVICE: The keying speed will show for 3 seconds in the lower right corner of the Main Display whenever the outer [SPEED] knob is turned.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [A], [B] Switches QMB (Quick Memory Bank) Switches Pressing the [A] or [B] button will illuminate the respective switch, and allow adjustment of the major functions (such as mode and band selection etc) on the VFO-A or VFO-B receiver. Usually, the [A] button will glow red, and the VFO-A functions may be adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button will cause its indicator glow orange, signifying the VFO-B functions may be adjusted.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [SPLIT] Switch Main Tuning Dial Knob Press this button briefly to activate split frequency operation between the VFO-A receiver and the VFO-B, transmit. Press and hold in this button for two seconds to engage the “Quick Split” feature, whereby VFO-B will automatically be set to a frequency 5 kHz higher than the VFO-A frequency with the same operating mode, and the transceiver will be placed in the Split mode.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [A B] Switch [A M] Switch Press this button briefly to transfer data from the VFOA frequency (or a recalled memory channel) to VFOB, overwriting any previous contents in VFO-B. Use this button to set both VFO-A and VFO-B receivers to the same frequency and mode. Pressing and holding in this button for 1/2 second (until the double beep), copies the current operating data from VFO-A into the currently selected memory channel, overwriting any previous data stored there.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [NB] Switch [RX CLAR(FAST)] Switch This button turns the IF Noise Blanker on and off. Press this button briefly to reduce a short-duration pulse noise; the “ ” icon will appear in the display. Press this button once more to reduce a longer-duration man-made pulse noise; the “ ” icon will appear ” icon. at the right of the “ Press this button again to disable the noise blanker; the “ ” and “ ” icon will disappear.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [CLAR/GRP] Switch (VFO-B)[RX] Indicator/Switch This button has two functions. Press this button briefly, the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob will be enabled as an “offset tuning” control to allow tuning away from the VFO-A frequency, and the [CLAR/GRP] button will glow red. Pressing and holding this button for one second, allows you to select the memory group using the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob, and the [CLAR/GRP] button will glow yellow.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES (VFO-A)[VRF/µ-T] Switch (VFO-A)[SHIFT] Switch This button turns the VFO-A receiver VRF filter “on” and “off”, and allows you to adjust the center frequency of the VRF filter with the (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob. While activated, the red LED in this button will light up, and the “ ” icon will appear in the FLT column of the Block Diagram Display. ADVICE: When an optional RF µTuning Kit is connected, pressing this button will engage the µ-Tuning filter.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES (VFO-A)[NOTCH] Switch (VFO-A)[DNF] Switch This button turns the VFO-A receiver IF notch filter “on” and “off”, and allows you to adjust the center frequency of the notch filter with the (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob. When the notch filter is activated, the red LED in this button will light up. This button toggles the VFO-A Receiver Digital Notch Filter “on” and “off”. When the Digital Notch Filter is activated, the red LED in the button will light up.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES (VFO-B)[CONT/APF] Switch (VFO-B)[RESET] Switch In the SSB, AM, and FM modes, this button turns the VFO-B Receiver Contour Filter “on” and “off”, and enables adjustment of the Contour Filter center frequency with the (VFO-B)[SELECT] knob. When the Contour Filter is activated, the orange LED in the button will light up.
DISPLAY INDICATIONS (LEFT SIDE) (VFO-A) Block Diagram Display (VFO-A) Status Indicator ANT (1, 2, 3, 4, RX): Indicates the antenna selected for operation by the front panel [ANT 1-4] and [RX ANT] 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 (VFO-A)[VRF/µ-T] button. ADVICE: The µ-TUNE filter is an option.
DISPLAY INDICATIONS (LEFT SIDE) (VFO-B) Receiver S-Meter (VFO-B) Status Indicator Displays the strength of signals received on VFO-B. : This indicator appears during transmission on the VFOB frequency. : This indicator appears whenever the VFO-B receiver squelch is open. If this indicator is not showing, and reception seems to have been lost on the VFO-B receiver for no apparent reason, check the position of the (VFO-B)[SQL] knob and rotate it fully counterclockwise to restore reception.
DISPLAY INDICATIONS (RIGHT SIDE) This indicator appears when the transmit monitor circuit is activated. This indicator appears when the internal CW keyer is activated. This indicator appears while the voice recorder is playing back the recorded audio, and/or the memory is playing back the recorded CW or voice message. This indicator appears while the voice recorder is recording the receiver audio, and/or the memory is recording your CW or voice message.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS IF OUT Jacks GND This RCA jack outputs the 9 MHz IF signal of the received signal when Menu item “109 RGEN IF OUT” is set to “ENABLED”. This signal does not pass through the roofing filter. 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. Please refer to page 9 for other notes about proper grounding.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS RTTY Jack PTTJack 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. This RCA input jack may be used to provide manual transmitter activation using a footswitch or other switching device.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS MIC (PATCH) Jack Circuit Breaker Switch This RCA input jack accepts either AFSK or voice audio, for transmission. This line is mixed with the microphone audio input line, so the microphone should be disconnected if using this jack and mixing is not desired. The optimum impedance is 500 ~ 600 Ohms, and the nominal input level should be 5 mV. This circuit breaker shuts off in the event of dangerously high current consumption by the transceiver.
FH-2 SWITCHES 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 15 seconds of incoming received audio, for verification of a missed callsign or other purposes. Some specific capabilities of the FH-2 are: On SSB/AM/FM modes, five channels of storage and playback of voice memory (20 seconds each), using your own voice for recording (see page 80).
BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS Before turning on main power, please verify the following precautions once more. Verify all ground connections are secure. See page 9 for details. Connect the antenna(s) to the rear-panel Antenna jack(s). See page 10 for details. Connect the microphone (and/or key or paddle). See pages 11 and 12 for details. If using a linear amplifier, verify the interconnections have been successfully completed? See pages 13 and 14 for details.
BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS Here is the typical start-up procedure for normal operation: (VFO-B)[SQL] Knob [POWER] Switch [ANTENNA] Buttons (VFO-B)[AF GAIN] Knob (VFO-A)[AF GAIN] Knob 1. Plug the AC cable back in, set the rear panel main power switch to the “I” position. 2. Press and hold in the front panel [POWER] switch for one second to turn the transceiver on. 3. The transceiver will start up on 7.000.00 MHz LSB, and normal operation may begin.
BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS If you press the [BAND/MCH] button briefly, the button glows red, and the [ CLAR ( VFO-B )] knob may be used as the band selection knob. 7. Press the [ (DOWN)]/[ (UP)] buttons to tune the VFO-A frequency in 1 MHz steps. ADVICE: You may change the tuning step to 100 kHz via Menu item “144 TUN MHz SEL”. See page 133. 8. Move the [ANT 1-4] button up or down to select the appropriate antenna for the band in use.
BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS CLAR (CLARIFIER) OPERATION ON VFO-A The [RX CLAR/FAST], [CLEAR], [TX CLAR/LOCK] buttons, and the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob are used to offset the receive, the transmit, or both frequencies from their settings on VFO-A (the Clarifier does not affect VFO-B). The four small numbers on the LCD display show the current Clarifier offset. The Clarifier controls on the FTDX5000 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 knob, to prevent accidental frequency change. To lock out the Main Tuning Dial knob, just press the [LOCK] button that is located to the right of the Main Tuning Dial knob. To unlock the Dial setting, and restore normal tuning, just press the [LOCK] button once more. [LOCK] Button When the Main Tuning Dial knob is “locked”, the blue “ ” icon will appear on the display.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES DUAL RECEIVE The FTDX5000 is capable of simultaneous reception, using the VFO-A and VFO-B receivers, in what is called the “Dual Receive” mode. This is especially useful for DX work, here is the operating procedure for Dual Receive operation. 1. While receiving on VFO-A, engage the VFO-B receiver by pressing the (VFO-B)[RX] button, located to the upper left of the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES DUAL RECEIVE Using Headphones for Dual Receive Sideband Diversity Reception To take advantage of dual reception, you will want to connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack. In addition to the AF GAIN controls, headphone audio mixing can also be configured as desired from Menu item “108 ROUT HEADPHN”. Three audio mixing schemes are selectable as follows: Here you receive a single AM signal through the two receivers, each receiving the opposite sideband.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES DUAL RECEIVE Bandwidth Diversity Reception This mode involves receiving the same signal through two different bandpass filters. The frequency and mode of both VFO-A and VFO-B are the same. VFO-A can be set up for a wide bandpass, using the [WIDTH] knobs, and VFO-B for a narrow bandpass, resulting in a spatial perception of the channel. Although any mode (except FM) can be used, CW offers the widest array of choices, and perhaps the most startling effects on crowded channels.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES P.BACK (AUDIO PLAYBACK) FROM MAIN (VFO-A) RECEIVER When Audio Playback is engaged by the operator, the FTDX5000 begins automatically recording the last 15 seconds of incoming receiver audio on VFO-A. Recording is controlled with the supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, plugged into the rear panel REMOTE jack. This capability is especially useful for confirming a callsign that may have been difficult to copy due to noise or QRM, etc.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES “MY BANDS” OPERATION When operating on an amateur band, it is possible to use the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob to change the selected operating band. The “My Bands” feature allows you to designate several amateur bands, and make only those bands available for selection with the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob. This feature can be very useful in a contest, where the 10/18/24 MHz bands are not used, or if you do not have antennas for some bands. “My Bands” Setup 1.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES BAND STACK OPERATION The FTDX5000 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 each VFO by successive, momentary presses of the [14] MHz band button. Each Amateur band key may similarly have up to three frequency/mode settings applied.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES ROTATOR CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using a YAESU model G-800DXA, G-1000DXA, G-2800DXA (for USA/EXP market) or G-800DXC, G1000DXC, G-2800DXC (for European market) Antenna Rotator (not supplied), it is possible to control it from the front panel of the FTDX5000. [3.5(2)], [7(3)] Button [14(5)], [18(6)] Button 1 Press and hold in the [ENT] button (one of the [BAND] buttons) for two seconds. The SUB DISPLAY windows will change, and display the “Rotator Control” configuration.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES MORE FREQUENCY NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES Keyboard Frequency Entry You may enter operating frequencies, for either the VFOA or VFO-B bands, using the front panel band/frequency selection keys. Example 1: Enter 14.250.000 MHz into VFO-A 1. Press the [ENT] button to engage the direct frequency entry process. Now, beginning with the “10 MHz” digit of the frequency (the leftmost digit), we will enter the required digits of the frequency. 2.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES RECEIVER OPERATION (FRONT END BLOCK DIAGRAM) The FTDX5000 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.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES 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. VFO-A IPO Setup VFO-B IPO Setup Press the [A] button to activate VFO-A receiver (The [A] button will glow red). Move the [IPO] knob up or down to set the desired characteristic of the VFO-A receiver front end, per the chart below.
CONVENIENCE 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] button to insert 6, 12, or 18-dB of RF attenuation in front of the RF amplifier. VFO-A ATT Setup VFO-B ATT Setup Press the [A] button to activate VFO-A receiver (The [A] button will glow red). Move the [ATT] knob up or down to set the desired attenuation level of the VFO-A receiver, per the chart below.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES RF GAIN (SSB/CW/AM MODES) The RF Gain controls permit manual adjustment of the receiver RF and IF stages gain levels, to account for noise and/or signal strength conditions. VFO-A Receiver RF GAIN Adjustment VFO-B Receiver RF GAIN Adjustment The (VFO-A)[RF GAIN] knob should, be rotated, initially, to the clockwise position. This is the point of maximum sensitivity, and counter-clockwise rotation will gradually reduce the receiver RF gain.
ADVANCED INTERFERENCE-SUPPRESSION FEATURES: RF FRONT END The FTDX5000 includes an unmatched array of RF selectivity-enhancing features. Please study the following material carefully, to understand the many interference tools and techniques completely. USING THE VRF (VARIABLE RF FRONT-END FILTER) The VRF system is a high-performance RF front-end preselector that has a high Q factor and low insertion loss.
ADVANCED INTERFERENCE-SUPPRESSION FEATURES: RF FRONT END USING THE VRF (VARIABLE RF FRONT-END FILTER) ADVICE: The VRF system tuning is relatively broad, although it is still much narrower than the fixed bandpass filter. You may not hear much difference in the background noise or signal quality when you make minor adjustments.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS OFF FREQUENCY BY JUST A FEW KHZ) R.FLT (ROOFING FILTERS) Narrow-band Roofing Filters of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, 3 kHz, 600 Hz , and 300 Hz 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. The roofing filter can dramatically improve reception on a very crowded band (during a contest, etc.).
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INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) CONTOUR CONTROL OPERATION The Contour Filter system produces a gentle perturbation of the IF filter passband. The different frequency components of the signal can be suppressed or enhanced, thus improving the sound and/or readability of the received signal. VFO-A Contour Operation VFO-B Contour Operation Press the (VFO-A)[CONT/APF] button.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) CONTOUR CONTROL OPERATION Refer to Figure “B”, and notice the initial position of the contour when the [CONT] button is pushed. Observe the “indentation” in the receiver passband where the contour filter is placing a low-Q “notch” (according to the setting of Menu item “112 RDSP CNTR LV”, as described on the previous page).
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) IF SHIFT OPERATION (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT MODES) The IF Shift allows you to vary the DSP filter passband higher or lower, (without changing the pitch of the incoming signal) to reduce or eliminate interference. Because the carrier tuning frequency is not varied, there is no need to re-tune the operating frequency when using the IF Shift to 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 filter passband, 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 filter 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 (VFOA)[NOTCH] button glows red, and the current “null” (or “Peak”) position of the IF notch filter will appear in the SUB DISPLAY- II window.
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. 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 to activate VFO-A (the button will glow red). Pressing the [NAR] button engages a narrow IF DSP filter. Pressing the [NAR] button once more returns the bandwidth control to the Width/Shift system. The factory default of the bandwidth is as shown below.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ) IF NOISE BLANKER (NB) OPERATION The FTDX5000 includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce pulse noise like that caused by automotive ignition systems. VFO-A NB Operation VFO-B NB Operation Press the [A] button (the button glows red), if needed to enable VFO-A. Press the [NB] button briefly to reduce short duration pulse noise such as from switching transients, automobile 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 briefly to enable VFO-A (the LED in the [A] button will glow red).
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 constant, once the threshold SLOPED for 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 (VFO-A BAND) There may be occasions during Dual Receive operation when you want to silence the VFO-A receiver temporarily, to concentrate on the signal being received on the VFO-B receiver. The Mute feature makes this simple to accomplish. [POWER] Switch [A] Button Press the (VFO-A)[RX] button briefly, located to the upper left of the Main Tuning Dial knob.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION [MOX] Button [METER] Switch [A] Button [B] Button [MODE] Buttons [MIC] Knob [RF PWR] Knob 1. The operating mode is selected using the [MODE ] buttons. 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 VFO-A is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button will cause the [B] button to glow orange, signifying VFO-B adjustment.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION ADVICE: ALC meter deflection may be caused by excessive drive power, and also by reflected power detected in the antenna system. If the impedance presented to the transceiver is other than 50 Ohms, the ALC meter action observed may not be related to the proper setting of the [MIC] (gain) knob. Therefore, we recommend that you make [MIC] gain adjustments into a dummy load or an antenna system presenting an impedance very close to 50 Ohms.
USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER The Automatic Antenna Tuner (“ATU”) built into each FTDX5000 is crafted to ensure a 50-Ohm load for the final amplifier stage of the transmitter. We recommend the ATU be used whenever you operate the FTDX5000. ADVICE: The ATU of the FTDX5000, being located inside the station, only adjusts the impedance presented to the transmitter at the station end of your coaxial cable feedline. It does not “tune” the SWR at the antenna feedpoint itself.
USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER ABOUT ATU OPERATION Figure 1 depicts a situation where normal tuning of 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 “ ” icon is shown. The operator presses and 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 waveform. You may utilize one group of settings when the speech processor is off, and an another independent group of settings 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 70. 2. Press the [PROC] button briefly. The “ ” icon will appear in the display, confirming that the Parametric Microphone Equalizer is engaged.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY USING THE SPEECH PROCESSOR (SSB MODE) The Speech Processor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output via a sophisticated compression technique. The result is improved intelligibility when conditions are difficult. 1. Adjust the [MIC] (gain) knob for SSB use, as described on page 70. 2. Press the [PROC] button repeatedly until the “ ” and “ ” icons appear in the display, confirming that the Speech Processor is engaged.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY ADJUSTING THE SSB TRANSMITTED BANDWIDTH (SSB MODE) For SSB transmission, 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, when preferred, to provide different levels of fidelity or increased talk power. 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] button. The “ ” icon will appear in the display, 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 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 70. 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 briefly. The ” and “ ” icon will appear in the display, “ and the programmed offset will be applied to the receive frequency. ADVICE: If the “ ” and “ ” icon does not appear, check 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 VFO Tracking Feature In the default setting, the VFO-A frequency and VFO-B frequency are changed individually using the Main Tuning Dial knob and the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob. (VFO-B)[RX] Button If you want to tune the VFO-A frequency and VFO-B frequency together, the VFO Tracking feature is very useful. Here is the procedure for activating the VFO Tracking feature: (VFO-B)[SELECT] Knob 1. Press and hold in the (VFO-B)[RX] button for two seconds.
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 the transmit frequency on VFO-B, as 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.
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). Be sure the [KEYER] button on the front panel is turned off for now. [MONI] Button [RF PWR] Knob [A] Button [B] Button [MONI] Knob 1.
CW MODE OPERATION 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). If you reduce power using the [RF PWR] knob, the ALC meter reading will increase.
CW MODE OPERATION USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER Connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the front or rear panel KEY jack. [MONI] Button [RF PWR] Knob [MONI] Knob [SPEED] Knob [A] Button [B] Button [KEYER] Button [BK-IN] Button Main Tuning Dial knob 1. Press the [CW] mode button to engage CW operation. The “ ” and “ ” icons will appear in the display, and the CW monitor will be activated. ADVICE: The operating mode is selected using the [ MODE ] button.
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 string of dots and dashes) will be transmitted. When you release the keyer paddle contacts, transmission will cease after a brief delay.
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 briefly, to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the (VFO-A )[ SELECT] knob to select Menu item “065 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 move 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) on the VFO-A receiver. 2.
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, and the delay may be varied anywhere between 20 milli-seconds with the ([DELAY] knob set fully counter-clockwise) and 5 seconds (fully clockwise). 1.
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 the supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad into the rear panel 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 the text-entry technique. This is somewhat slower than sending the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured. Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K} (20 characters) You may also 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 [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 briefly, to enable the CW monitor. 3. Press an FH-2 [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. To select the FM operating mode, press the [AM/FM] button several times, until the “ ” icon appears in the display, . ADVICE: The operating mode is selected using the [ MODE ] button, and then pressing the [ A ] or [ B ] button (located to the upper left of the Main Tuning Dial knob), to choose VFO-A or VFO-B, to which the selection is applied.
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. Within 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 uplink encoding tone, select “T.ENC”.
MEMORY OPERATION CONVENIENT MEMORY FUNCTIONS The FTDX5000 contains ninety-nine regular memories, labeled “01” through “99”; nine specialy programmed limit memory pairs, labeled “P1L/P1U” through “P9L/P9U”; and five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories, labeled “C-1” through “C-5”. Each memory location not only stores the VFO-A frequency and mode, but also stores the various settings shown below. By default the 99 regular memories are contained in one group.
MEMORY OPERATION QMB (QUICK MEMORY BANK) The Quick Memory Bank consists of five memories (labeled “C-1” through “C-5.”) independent from the regular and PMS memories. These can quickly store operating parameters for later recall. QMB Channel Storage 1. Tune to the desired frequency on VFO-A. 2. Press the blue [STO] button briefly. The “beep” will confirm that the contents of VFO-A have been written to the currently available 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. Additionally, you get nine pairs of band-limit (PMS) memories, and five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories. Memory Storage 1. Set VFO-A up with frequency, mode, and status information, 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 [A M] button briefly. The data stored in the currently-selected memory channel will be displayed in the SUB DISPLAY-I window. 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 briefly, as necessary, to enter the Memory mode. The memory channel number will appear in the small window at the lower right corner of the display. 2. Press and hold the [BAND/MCH] button for two second.
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 permits 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. It is never to be used for routine communications.
VFO AND MEMORY SCANNING You may scan either the VFO or the memories of the FTDX5000. The radio will halt scanning on any station with a signal strong enough to open the receiver 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: If you would like to scan on VFO-B, rotate the (VFOB)[SQL] knob so that the background noise is just silenced. 3.
VFO AND MEMORY SCANNING MEMORY SCAN 1. Set the transceiver up in the memory mode by pressing the [V/M] button briefly, 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 Scanning (PMS) feature, which utilizes nine special-purpose memory pairs (“P1L/P1U” through “P9L/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, as in 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 also apply for Baudot operation. RTTY operation using a Terminal Unit (TU), or the “FSK” output from a TNC is discussed below. Also, see 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 TRV jack. The output frequency is selectable from 14, 28, and 50 MHz, and the output level is approximately –10 dBm (0.1 mW) at 50 Ohms. SETUP 1. Press the [MENU] button briefly to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the (VFO-A)[SELECT] knob to select Menu item “150 TUNE MY BAND”. 3.
ABOUT THE TRANSVERTER OUTPUT TERMINAL OPERATION ADVICE: When the “Transverter” mode is turned on, TX 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 transverters “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.
MENU MODE The Menu system of the FTDX5000 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 “001 AGC FST DLY” to “176 TGEN EMRGNCY.” USING THE MENU 1. Press the [MENU] button momentarily, to engage the Menu mode.
MENU MODE GROUP AGC AGC AGC AGC AGC AGC DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY NO.
MENU MODE GROUP MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-CW MODE-DAT MODE-DAT MODE-DAT MODE-DAT MODE-DAT MODE-DAT MODE-FM MODE-FM MODE-FM MODE-FM MODE-FM MODE-FM MODE-FM MODE-FM MODE-PKT MODE-PKT MODE-PKT MODE-PKT MODE-PKT MODE-PKT MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-RTY MODE-SSB MODE-SSB MODE-SSB MODE-SSB MODE-SSB MODE-SSB NO.
MENU MODE GROUP RX AUDIO RX AUDIO RX GNRL RX GNRL RX GNRL RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP RX DSP SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE SCOPE TUNING TUNING TUNING TUNING TUNING NO.
MENU MODE GROUP TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX AUDIO TX GNRL TX GNRL TX GNRL TX GNRL TX GNRL TX GNRL TX GNRL TX GNRL Page 120 NO.
MENU MODE AGC GROUP DISPLAY GROUP 001 AGC FST DLY 007 DISP COLOR Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC FAST mode. Available Values: 20 msec ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) Default Setting: 300 msec Function: Selects the Display color when the optional Data Management Unit (DMU-2000) is connected. Available Values: BLUE1 / BLUE2 / WHITE / UMBER1 / UMBER2 Default Setting: BLUE1 ADVICE: If the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not connected, this adjustment has no effect.
MENU MODE DISPLAY GROUP 013 DISP PK HLD 019 DISP SELECT Function: Selects the peak hold time of the VFO-B receiver’s S-meter. Available Values: OFF / 0.5s / 1.0s / 2.0s Default Setting: OFF Function: Selects the display pattern of the SUB DISPLAY-II and SUB DISPLAY-III windows. Available Values: PTN1 / PTN2 / PTN3 Default Setting: PTN2 PTN1: Generally, the current value is not indicated in the window, only the graphic is depicted.
MENU MODE KEYER GROUP 022 KEY BEACON 026 KEY CW MEM2 Function: Sets the interval time between repeats of the beacon message. Available Values: OFF / 1s ~ 240 sec (1 sec/step) / 270s ~ 690 sec (30 sec/step) 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 the FH-2’s keypad. MESSAGE: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer.
MENU MODE GENERAL GROUP 030 GENE ANT SEL 038 GENE TRACK 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 VFO Tracking feature.
MENU MODE GENERAL GROUP MODE-AM GROUP 043 GENE µT DIAL 047 A3E LCUT FRQ Function: Selects the µ-TUNE mode. Available Values: STEP-1 / STEP-2 / OFF Default Setting: STEP-1 STEP-1: Activates the µ-TUNE system using “COARSE” steps of the [SELECT] knob (2 steps/click) on the 7 MHz and lower amateur bands. On the 10/14 MHz bands, “FINE” steps of [SELECT] knob (1 step/click) will be used.
MENU MODE MODE-CW GROUP 053 A1A LCUT FRQ 059 A1A R-TYPE Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side of the RX audio filter in the CW mode. Available Values: OFF / 100 Hz ~ 1000Hz (50 Hz/step) Default Setting: 300Hz Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for the device connected to the rear panel KEY jack.
MENU MODE MODE-CW GROUP MODE-DAT GROUP 063 A1A BK-IN 069 DATA DATA IN Function: Sets the CW “break-in” mode. Available Values: SEMI / FULL Default Setting: SEMI SEMI: The transceiver will operate in the semi breakin mode. The delay (receiver recovery) time is set by the front panel [DELAY] knob. FULL: The transceiver will operate in the full breakin (QSK) mode. Function: Selects the data input path to be used in the PKT mode.
MENU MODE MODE-FM GROUP MODE-PKT GROUP 075 F3E LCUT FRQ 083 PKT LCUT FRQ Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side of the RX audio filter in the FM mode. Available Values: OFF / 100Hz ~ 1000Hz (50 Hz/step) Default Setting: OFF Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side of the RX audio filter in the Packet mode.
MENU MODE MODE-RTY GROUP MODE-SSB GROUP 089 RTTY LCUT FRQ 099 A3J LCUT FRQ Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side of the RX audio filter in the RTTY mode. Available Values: OFF / 100Hz ~ 1000Hz (50 Hz/step) Default Setting: 300Hz Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side of the RX audio filter in the SSB mode.
MENU MODE MODE-SSB GROUP RX GNRL GROUP 105 A3J LSB CAR 109 RGEN IF OUT Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the LSB mode. Available Values: –200 Hz ~ 200 Hz (10 Hz/steps) Default Setting: 0 Hz Function: Enables/Disables the 9 MHz RX IF signal from the rear panel IF OUT jack. Available Values: DISABLE / ENABLE Default Setting: DISABLE 106 A3J USB CAR 110 RGEN MNB LVL Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the USB mode.
MENU MODE RX DSP GROUP 112 RDSP CNTR LV 119 RDSP HRTY SHP Function: Adjusts the gain of the Contour filter. Available Values: –40 ~ 20 dB Default Setting: –15 dB Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the DSP filter for the RTTY mode on the HF band. Available Values: SOFT / SHARP Default Setting: SHARP SOFT: Primary importance is attached to the phase of the filter factor. SHARP: Primary importance is attached to the amplitude of the filter factor.
MENU MODE RX DSP GROUP 125 RDSP VPKT SHP Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the DSP filter for the PKT mode on the 50 MHz band. Available Values: SOFT / SHARP Default Setting: SHARP SOFT: Primary importance is attached to the phase of the filter factor. SHARP: Primary importance is attached to the amplitude of the filter factor. SCOPE GROUP ADVICE: This group’s adjustment has no effect, if the optional DMU2000 Data Management Unit is not connected. 131 SCP 1.
MENU MODE SCOPE GROUP TUNING GROUP 136 SCP 14.0 FIX 142 TUN DIAL STP Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 20 m amateur band. Available Values: 14000kHz ~ 14349kHz (1 kHz/step) Default Setting: 14000kHz Function: Setting of the Tuning Dial knob’s tuning speed except the FM and FM-PKT modes. Available Values: 1Hz / 5Hz / 10Hz Default Setting: 10Hz 137 SCP 18.
MENU MODE TUNING GROUP TX AUDIO GROUP 150 TUN MY BAND 151 TAUD EQ1 FRQ Function: Programs a band to be skipped while selecting bands using the [CLAR(VFO-B)] knob. Available Values: 1.8M ~ 50M / GEN / T14M / T28M / T50M Default Setting: 1.
MENU MODE TX AUDIO GROUP 157 TAUD EQ3 FRQ 163 TAUD PE2 FRQ Function: Selects the center frequency of the high range for the parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: OFF / 1500Hz ~ 3200Hz (100 Hz/step) Default Setting: OFF OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to factory defaults (flat). 1500Hz ~ 3200Hz: Center frequencies of 1500 Hz ~ 3200 Hz. You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor in this selected audio frequency via menu items “158 TAUD EQ3 LVL” and “159 TAUD EQ3 BW”.
MENU MODE TX GNRL GROUP 169 TGEN BIAS 174 TGEN VOX SEL Function: Adjusts the Bias level of the Final Amplifier while in “Class-A” operation. Available Values: 1 ~ 100 Default Setting: 100 Function: Selects the audio input source for triggering TX during VOX operation. Available Values: MIC / DATA Default Setting: MIC MIC: The VOX function will be activated by microphone audio input. DATA: The VOX function will be activated by data audio input.
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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: (@117 VAC) Supply Voltage: Dimensions (WxHxD): Weight (approx.): 30 kHz - 60 MHz (operating) 1.8 - 29.7 MHz, 50 - 54 MHz (specified performance, Amateur bands only) 1.8 - 29.7 MHz, 50 - 54 MHz (Amateur bands only) 5.16750MHz, 5.33200MHz, 5.34800MHz, 5.36800MHz, 5.37300MHz, 5.40500MHz (USA version only) 135.7 - 137.
SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Circuit Type: Intermediate Frequencies: Sensitivity: Squelch Sensitivity (AMP2): Selectivity (–6/–60 dB): Image Rejection: Maximum Audio Output: Audio Output Impedance: Conducted Radiation: VFO-A; Double-conversion superheterodyne VFO-B; Triple-conversion superheterodyne VFO-A; 9 MHz /30 kHz (24 kHz for AM/FM) VFO-B; 40.455 MHz/455 kHz /30 kHz (24 kHz for AM/FM) SSB (2.4 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N) 2 µV (0.5 - 1.8 MHz, IPO1) 0.2 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz, AMP2) 0.
INSTALLATION OF THE OPTIONAL ROOFING FILTER (XF-126CN) 1. Turn the front panel [POWER] switch “off,” then turn the rear panel’s [POWER] switch “off.” 2. Disconnect all the cables from the transceiver. 3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the three screws from each side of the transceiver and four screws from the top of the transceiver, then remove the top cover. 4. Refer to Figure 2, there is the metal plate on the right side of the transceiver. A mounting position of the optional filter is inside of this.
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INDEX A E A Switch ....................................................................... 22 A B Switch ........................................................... 24, 83 A B Switch ............................................................... 24, A M Switch ....................................................... 24, 102 Accessory ....................................................................... 4 AF GAIN Knob ..................................................... 21, 38 AFSK Operation ..........
INDEX N S NAR Switch ........................................................... 29, 65 NARROW ................................................................... 65 NB Knob ................................................................ 19, 66 NB Switch .............................................................. 25, 66 Noise Blanker ........................................................ 25, 66 NOTCH Filter .................................................. 28, 29, 63 Scan .........................
FCC NOTICE 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.
Declaration of Conformity We, YAESU UK LTD. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Type of Equipment: Brand Name: Model Number: Manufacturer: Address of Manufacturer: HF Transceiver YAESU FT DX 5000, FT DX 5000D, FT DX 5000MP Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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