VHF/UHF DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER FTM-10R OPERATING MANUAL VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 5, 20/F.
Contents Features ............................................................. 1 Front Panel & Top Panel ................................. 4 Rear Panel & LCD ........................................... 6 Accessories & Options ...................................... 8 Supplied Accessories ..................................... 8 Optional Accessories ...................................... 9 Installation ...................................................... 10 Preliminary Inspection ...........................
FEATURES New Concept in Ultra compact Mobile transceivers The ultra small size and design of this radio gives you many choices for mounting and using this radio in your vehicle. The front panel may be separated from the main unit providing many placement and mounting options even for motor cycles or off road vehicles. The microphone and the PTT switch are installed on the front panel so you can transmit without connecting any microphone.
FEATURES Great new options to optimize your Motor Sports activities -- Hands free operation with optional Bluetooth headset-When the optional Bluetooth® stereo headset is used with the optional Bluetooth® unit and charger sleeve, you can enjoy comfortable hands free operation while you are driving.
FEATURES U The message send/receive function permits sending a programmable 16 character message with the transmitter’s ID. You can send your words by “Message” function even when the noise level at the opposite station is too high for audio communication. U The wireless clone feature permits the settings and data of the radio to be duplicated in other radios without connecting any wires. All the radios in your group traveling together can have the same settings with the easy setting operation.
FRONT PANEL & TOP PANEL / keys These keys select the following operations.
FRONT PANEL & TOP PANEL key POWER key Press this key to activate the function that is selected by the / keys. Press and hold this key for two seconds to toggle the transceiver’s power on or off. Lock Function: Press this key momentarily while the transceiver is turned on to toggle the key lockout feature on or off. P You may also lock out the PTT key when the LOCK mode is activated, by changing Menu Item “F22 PTT LOCK”. See page 87.
REAR PANEL & LCD Stereo Audio Repeater Shift Direction CTCSS Operation Volume level DTMF Feature Active S- & PO Meter Internet Connection Feature Active Operating band Club Channel Monitor Feature Active Operating Frequency Memory Mode Selected Digital Code Squelch (DCS) Operation DC 13.8 V Cable Pigtail w/Fuse Connect this pigtail to the car battery directly with the supplied DC cable.
REAR PANEL MIC jack You may connect an optional MH-68A6J or MH68B6J Hand Microphone to this jack if you use. EXT SPK jack This 3-contact 3.5-mm mini stereo-phone jack provides receiver audio output for an optional external speaker. The audio impedance is 4 Ohms, and the level varies according to the setting of the front panel VOL control. P Inserting a plug into this jack disables audio from the transceiver's internal speaker.
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Mobile Mounting Bracket Angle Adapter Front Panel Bracket DC Power Cord W/Fuse Separation Cable (3 m) Spare Fuse (15 A) Magnet Front Panel Hanger Speaker Cable Hex Wrench (4 mm) Hex Wrench (3 mm) Operating Manual Warranty Card 8 FTM-10R OPERATING MANUAL
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MH-68A6J MH-68B6J MEK-M10 DTMF Microphone Normal Microphone Microphone Jack MLS-200-M10 High-Power External Speaker MMB-M10 Multi-Angle Bracket MMB-M11 Handle Bar Bracket CT-M10 Separation Cable (6 m) BH-1 Bluetooth® Head Set BU-1 Bluetooth® Adapter Unit CAB-1 Bluetooth® Head Set Charger Sleeve FEP-4 Ear Phone for BH-1 Availability of accessories may vary in some regions.
INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FTM-10R into a typical amateur radio station. It is presumed that you possess technical knowledge and conceptual understanding consistent with your status as a licensed radio amateur. Please take some extra time to make certain that the important safety and technical requirements detailed in this chapter are followed closely. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION Inspect the transceiver visually immediately upon opening the packing carton.
INSTALLATION SAFETY INFORMATION The FTM-10R is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of High RF (Radio Frequency) energy. You should exercise all safety precautions that are appropriate for this type of device. These safety tips apply to any device installed in a well-designed amateur radio station. Never allow unsupervised children to play in the vicinity of your transceiver or antenna installation.
INSTALLATION MOBILE INSTALLATION The FTM-10R must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 Volt negative ground electrical system. Mount the transceiver where the display, controls, and microphone are easily accessible, using the supplied Mobile Mounting Bracket. The transceiver may be installed in almost any location, but should not be positioned near a heating vent or anywhere where it might interfere with driving (either visually or mechanically).
INSTALLATION Mobile Power Connections To minimize voltage drop and avoid blowing the vehicle's fuses, connect the supplied DC power cable directly to the battery terminals. Do not attempt to defeat or bypass the DC cable fuse - it is there to protect you, your transceiver, and your vehicle's electrical system. Warning! Never apply AC power to the power cable of the FTM-10R, nor DC voltage greater than 15.8 Volts. When replacing the fuse, use only a 15-A fuse.
INSTALLATION BASE STATION INSTALLATION The FTM-10R is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FTM-10R is specifically designed to integrate into your station easily, using the following information as a reference. AC Power Supplies Operation of the FTM-10R from an AC line requires a power supply capable of providing at least 9 Amps continuously at 13.8 Volts DC. The FP-1025A and FP-1030A DC Power Supplies are available from your Yaesu dealer to satisfy these requirements.
INSTALLATION ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS The FTM-10R is designed for use with antennas presenting an impedance of near 50 Ohms at all operating frequencies. To avoid damage that could result if transmission occurs accidentally without an antenna, the antenna (or a 50 Ohm dummy load) should be connected whenever the transceiver is turned on. Ensure that your antenna is designed to handle 50 Watts of transmitter power.
INSTALLATION SEPARATE INSTALLATION 1. Remove the four screws securing the Front Panel and then remove the Front Panel from the Transceiver Body (Figure 1). 2. Disconnect the 8-pin modular plug from the Transceiver (Figure 2). 3. Remove the screw affixing the Straight Sub Panel, and then remove the Straight Sub Panel from the Front Panel (Figure 3). 4. Remove the four screws securing the Rear Case of the Front Panel and remove the Rear Case from the Front Panel (Figure 4).
INSTALLATION SEPARATE INSTALLATION 6. Insert the supplied 3-m Connection Cable from the rear side of Rear Case (Figure 7-), and then attach the Connection Cable to the Rear Case using the previously removed Binding Plate (Figure 7-). 6. Attach the Connection Cable to the Printed Circuit Board (Figure 8), and then replace the Rear Case to the Front Panel using the previously removed four screws (Figure 9). 7. Connect the 8-pin modular plug of the Connection Cable to the Transceiver (Figure 10). 9.
INSTALLATION SEPARATE INSTALLATION Front Panel Installation Use the supplied Front Panel Bracket; 1. Mount the supplied Front Panel Bracket to the any positions using the supplied two screws. 2. Connect the supplied Front Panel Hanger using the supplied screw. 3. Install the Front Panel into the Front Panel Bracket. Use the supplied Magnet; 1. Connect the supplied Magnet and Front Panel Hanger using the supplied screw . 2. Affix the supplied Protection Seal to the Magnet.
INSTALLATION SEPARATE INSTALLATION Use the Optional Multi-Angle Bracket “MMB-M10”; 1. If you use the Front Panel as Microphone, Connect the supplied Front Panel Hanger using the supplied screw. 2. Mount the supplied Front Panel Bracket to the “MMB-M10” using the supplied two screws. 3. If you do not use the Front Panel as a Microphone, install the Front Panel directly to the “MMB-M10”.
INSTALLATION SEPARATE INSTALLATION Use the Optional Handle Bar Bracket “MMB-M11”; 1. If you use the Front Panel as Microphone, Connect the supplied Front Panel Hanger using the supplied screw. 2. Bracket and Rubber are selected by the size of installed Bar (Refer to the table below). If you do not use the Front Panel as a Microphone, install the Front Panel directly to the “MMB-M11”.
INSTALLATION NON-SEPARATE INSTALLATION The FTM-10R front panel may be tilted using the supplied Angle Sub Panel. 1. Remove the four screws securing the Front Panel and then remove the panel from the transceiver body (Figure 1). 2. Disconnect the 8-pin modular plug from the transceiver (Figure 2). 3. Remove the screw affixing the Straight Sub Panel, and then remove the Straight Sub Panel from the Front Panel (Figure 3). 4.
BASIC OPERATION RECEIVE 1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the top panel [POWER] key for two seconds. When you turn the transceiver on, the applied DC voltage is displayed on the LCD for 2 seconds. Then the operating frequency will be displayed. To turn the transceiver off, press and hold in the [POWER] key for two seconds. / keys to switch the operating band as follows: 2.
BASIC OPERATION 3. Rotating the DIAL knob tunes the frequency in pre-programmed steps. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL knob will increase the frequency; counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency. 4. Press and hold in one of the front panel / keys for one second (the 1 MHz digit will blink). Then rotate the DIAL knob to change the frequency at 1 MHz per step. This feature is extremely useful for making rapid frequency excursions over the wide tuning range of the FTM-10R. 5.
SMART MENU FEATURES The FTM-10R top panel following features: / keys, and the key select and enable operation of the Select the function Display AF DUAL ARTS DIMMER HORN 1 HORN 2 HORN 3 HORN 4 INTERCOM MONI PA REVERSE SCAN SQL LEVL SSCH TCALL TX POWER VOL.ITCOM [F] key Function Press the key to activate the AF Dual function which enables receiving an Amateur Band signal while listening to the signal of an FM Broadcast Station at the same time. Press the key to activate the ARTS feature.
SMART MENU FEATURES AF DUAL FUNCTION With the “AF DUAL” function, it is possible to monitor your desired amateur band frequency while receiving AM, FM broadcast or Audio from the external input jack. You may select: AM broadcast, FM broadcast, Club Channel or external line input, by changing the Menu Item “F2 AF DUAL” (The factory default is AM broadcast receiving). 1. Set the FTM-10R to the desired amateur band frequency by the VFO or Memory channel selection. / key to select “AF DUAL”. 2.
SMART MENU FEATURES ARTSTM The ARTS feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another ARTS equipped station are within communications range. This may be particularly useful during Search and Rescue situations, where it is important to stay in contact with other members of your group. Both stations must set up their DCS codes to the same code number, then activate their ARTS feature using the command appropriate for their radio. Alert ringers may be activated, if desired.
SMART MENU FEATURES DIMMER FUNCTION You may adjust the display dimmer level. / key to select “DIMMER”. 1. Press the top panel key. 2. Press the 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select a comfortable brightness level. DIMMER 1 ÅÆ DIMMER 2 ÅÆ DIMMER 3 ÅÆ ÅÆ DIMMER 4 ÅÆ DIMMER 5 Dim Æ Å Bright 4. Within two seconds of selecting the brightness level, save the new setting and return to the VFO or Memory Channel mode.
SMART MENU FEATURES INTERCOM FUNCTION Intercom operation is possible with the FT-10R, by installing the optional Bluetooth® Adapter unit “BU-1” in the radio and using the optional Bluetooth® Headset “BH-1”. When operating in a very noisy environment, (for example, a loud exhaust or engine noise, or inside an off-road vehicle) communication with a fellow passenger is possible using the Bluetooth® intercom feature. Graphic Bar / key to select “INTERCOM”. 1. Press the top panel 2.
SMART MENU FEATURES PUBLIC ADDRESS FEATURE The Public Address feature enables the output of your voice to the transceiver’s speaker. When an optional MLS-200-M10 External Speaker is connected, the FTM-10R allows the transceiver to be used as an 8 W Public Address system. Graphic Bar / key to select “PA”. 1. Press the top panel 2. Press the key to activate the Public Address feature. 3. Press the PTT key, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.
SMART MENU FEATURES SCAN FEATURE 1. Press the top panel / key to select “SCAN”. key to initiate upward scanning. 2. Press the When the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will halt for five seconds, and then resume scanning. 3. To stop the scanner, press the or PTT key. When the key function is set to “SCAN” via the top panel / key, the key may be used as the scan start/stop command key.
SMART MENU FEATURES Number of Smart Search Memories. is the start frequency of the Smart Search. 6. To recall the Smart Search memories, just rotate the DIAL knob (or press the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] key) to choose from among the Smart Search memories. 7. Press the front panel key to return to VFO mode with the current frequency of the Smart Search memory. Note: 1) Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time.
SMART MENU FEATURES TCALL (Default “OFF”) You may enable TCALL if the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for access. / key to select “TCALL”. 1. Press the top panel 2. Press the key. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750-Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. 3. You may release the key, and use the PTT key for activating the transmitter thereafter.
MEMORY OPERATION Many memory resources are available on the FTM-10R. A total of 500 memories are available, and each may be appended with an alphanumeric label of up to eight characters, for quick channel recognition. The FTM-10R has two methods of the Memory Mode; (1) Group Memory Mode enables the recall of all memory channels, and (2) In-band Memory Mode enables the recall of memory channels, which are stored in the same operating band. MEMORY STORAGE To store a frequency into memory: 1.
MEMORY OPERATION MEMORY RECALL Once you have stored the desired memories, you may switch from “VFO” mode to “Memory Recall” mode, and operate on just the stored memory channels. The FTM-10R has two methods of recalling the memory. (1) Group Memory Mode enables you to recall all the Memory Channels and (2) In-band Memory Mode enables you to recall only the memory channels which are stored within the same operating band. All Memory Channel Recall (Group Memory Mode) 1.
MEMORY OPERATION MEMORY CHANNEL CUSTOMIZATION The memory channel data can be customized using the following functions. M 1 GROUP Example : Select the “M GROUP” No. Diaplay M 1 GROUP M 2 MEM CH M 3 MEM SORT M 4 M 5 M 6 M 7 M 8 M 9 M10 M11 M12 M13 MEM TAG SCN TYPE SKIPONLY SQL LEVL SQL TSQF SQL DCS SQL TYPE TX SHIFT TX POWER DELETE Function Assigns/Eliminates the memory channel to/from the Memory Group Memory bank. Changes the memory channel number to the desired vacant memory channel number.
MEMORY OPERATION MEMORY GROUP BANK In the FTM-10R, the memory channel is assigned to the Group Memory Bank automati/ key (A cally. The Group Memory Bank can be recalled by pressing the front panel “GRP” notation appears at the upper left corner in the display for a moment.). You may observe the Group Memory Bank between the Audio Line and 2 m Amateur Band. You may assign/eliminate the memory channel to/from the Group Memory Bank.
MEMORY OPERATION MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER CHANGE You may change the memory channel number to a desired vacant memory channel manually. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to change the Memory Channel number. key to enter the Memory Channel Customization mode. Press and hold the Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “M2 MEM CH.” key briefly. The current memory channel numPress the ber will appear in the display. Press and hold the key for one second.
MEMORY OPERATION LABELING MEMORY You may wish to append an Alphanumeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel’s use (such as a club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Set (Menu) mode. 1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label. key for one second to enter the Memory Channel Customization 2. Press and hold the mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “M4 MEM TAG.” 4.
MEMORY OPERATION SCAN TYPE The FTM-10R has two methods of performing Memory Channel Scan; (1) All Memory Channel Scanning and (2) Scanning only memory channels which are selected via the Skip/ Preferential memory setting (see next step). key to switch the Memory mode, if needed. 1. Press the front panel 2. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Memory Channel Customization mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “M5 SCN TYPE.” 4. Press the key briefly. 5.
MEMORY OPERATION SQUELCH LEVEL The FTM-10R allows setting the squelch threshold level. key to switch the Memory mode, if needed. 1. Press the front panel key for one second to enter the Memory Channel Customization 2. Press and hold the mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “M7 SQL LEVL”. 4. Press the key briefly. Then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired squelch threshold level (“SQL OFF” ~ “SQL MAX”). 5.
MEMORY OPERATION DCS CODE The FTM-10R enables you to change the DCS Tone Code. 1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to change the DCS code. key for one second to enter the Memory Channel Customization 2. Press and hold the mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “M9 SQL DCS”. 4. Press the key to display the current DCS Code. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select desired DCS Tone Code. 6. Press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and return to the memory recall mode.
MEMORY OPERATION STORING INDEPENDENT TRANSMIT FREQUENCY (ODD SPLIT) All memories can store an independent (in band) transmit frequency. The FTM-10R has two methods of the Storing Independent Transmit Frequency; (1) Using the Standard Repeater Shift and (2) Using the Odd Split Memory for operation on repeaters with non-standard shift. Using the Standard Repeater Shift 1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to store the Independent Transmit Frequency. key to enter the memory mode.
MEMORY OPERATION TRANSMITTER POWER LEVEL The FTM-10R enables you to set the Transmitter Power Level for each memory channel individually. 1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to set the Transmitter Power Level. key for one second to enter the Memory Channel Customization 2. Press and hold the mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “M12 TX POWER”. 4. Press the key briefly to display the current Transmitter Power Level. 5.
CLUB CHANNEL OPERATION The FTM-10R has a special memory channel called “Club Channel”, and the following features can be handy. The “Club Channel” is displayed at the first of the Group Memory Bank and “CLB” is indicated when the channel is recalled. The Club Channel can also be reprogrammed. U Monitoring the “Club Channel” periodically. (Club Channel Monitor function) There are two (2) methods for this feature. 1. While monitoring the other memory channel, periodically checking the “Club Channel”.
CLUB CHANNEL OPERATION watched periodically, and the signal on the “Club Channel” is received. When “Club Channel” function is activated, a noise may be heard every time the “Club Channel” is watched (once per 3 seconds). This noise is caused by checking the “Club Channel” for any signals. This is not a problem or defect of the radio. 1. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.
MESSAGE FEATURE While operating on the Club Channel, a message (up to 16 characters) can be sent, instead of sending a voice. 20 kinds of messages can be programmed, and one of them can be selected and transmitted with your ID. Note: The Message Feature requires that all members (1) use the FTM-10R transceiver, (2) store the same messages into the message slot, (3) store the same member list into the member box, and (4) store the desired coordination frequency into the “Club Channel”.
MESSAGE FEATURE PROGRAMMING A MEMBER LIST (Requires all members set the same member list (includes own ID) into the same member box in the same order.) It is possible to register a maximum of 20 persons, in order to identify the sender. When you receive a message transfer, you can know who sent the message by the ID in the register. In addition, your ID can be sent to the members when you transmit any messages to them.
MESSAGE FEATURE CLONING THE MESSAGE It is possible to copy/duplicate the programmed messages, and all the IDs of the members, when using the “Message” function. If messages (max 20 messages) and IDs (max 20 persons) are programmed in only one transceiver (FTM-10R), the information can be copied to the transceivers of all members at once, without connecting any cables. Note: This message clone function will only operate using the Club Channel frequency in the 440 MHz amateur band.
MESSAGE FEATURE SET YOUR PERSONAL ID To choose your personal ID from the member list. 1. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. When the display indicates the Clock, Stop Watch Timer, or Temperature, press the [VOL/SEL] key to change to the VFO or memory mode, then perform the above step. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F17 ID REG”. key to enable selection of this Menu Item. 3. Press the 4.
MESSAGE FEATURE When the Club Channel monitor feature is activated, steps 1 and 2 above are not necessary. 3. Press the top panel or key to select the message you wish to send. 4. Press the top panel key to transmit the selected message on the Club channel frequency. The “TXM” notation will appear on the display, and the message will be transmitted. It takes approximately 8 seconds to transmit the message. When the message transmission is completed, the TX/BUSY indicator glows white for one second.
MESSAGE FEATURE Cloning 1. Bring the Source Transceiver and the Destination Transceiver as close to each other as possible. . 2. Press the top panel’s PTT key on the Destination Transceiver. While transmitting the clone data, the Source Transceiver’s LED blinks red and blinks the “SENDING” notation on the LCD. When clone data has finished transmitting, the Source Transceiver’s LED blinks white for around 3 seconds and then displays “ALL” and “SENT OUT” on the LCD.
MESSAGE FEATURE CHANGING THE CLUB CHANNEL FREQUENCY By factory default, the 439.900 MHz (EXP Version:433.500 MHz) frequency is stored in the Club Channel. If you wish to change the Club Channel, perform the following steps. ADVICE: For the “Club Channel”, any frequency in the 144 MHz or 440 MHz amateur bands can be programmed. However, the Message Clone function and the Clone function can work only on the 440 MHz band. When these functions are used, select the 440 MHz band. / key to recall the Group 1.
CLOCK/TIMER OPERATION The FTM-10R has a 24-hour clock (accuracy: ±30 sec/month). With the Clock/Timer, you may operate the following features: P Clock feature: Display the current time. P Stop Watch Timer feature. SET UP THE CLOCK Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F9 CLOCK ON”. key to enable selection of this Menu Item. Press the Rotate the DIAL knob to select “ON”.
CLOCK/TIMER OPERATION DISPLAYS THE CURRENT TIME Activate the Clock 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F9 CLOCK ON”. key to enable selection of this Menu Item. Press the Rotate the DIAL knob to select “ON”. Display the Clock 1. Press the [VOL/SEL] key repeatedly to display the Clock, Stop Watch Timer, or Thermometer. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to display the Clock.
CLOCK/TIMER OPERATION USING THE STOP WATCH TIMER The Stop Watch provides several timing functions for your convenience at motor sports and rallies. To operate the Stop Watch Timer, first activate a Clock function via the Menu mode “F9 CLOCK”. 1. Press the [VOL/SEL] key repeatedly to display the Clock, Stop Watch Timer, or Thermometer. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to display the Stop Watch Timer. This step is not necessary if the Stop Watch Timer is displayed in the above step. 3.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES MUTE FEATURE Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to mute the receiver audio volume temporarily, without touching the volume (DIAL) knob. (The FTM-10R will shift to the Menu mode) To disable the MUTE feature, press the [VOL/SEL] key momentarily. LOCK Press the [POWER] key momentarily while the transceiver is turned on, the key lockout feature is activated, to prevent accidental frequency change. The “LOCK” notation appears on the display for one second.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES AF-VFO FEATURE By default, the volume control (DIAL knob) and Clock display not return to the frequency control automatically when you leave an interval of approximately three seconds. You may change the status of the DIAL knob so that the display will return automatically to the Frequency select dial function and Frequency display. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the DIAL key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F5 AF-VFO”.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES VOX SENSITIVITY You may select the VOX sensitivity. 1. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F47 VOX SENS”. key to enable selection of this Menu item. 3. Press the 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired sensitivity. Available selections are “NORMAL”, “HIGH”, and “MAX”. 5. Press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. LISTENING THE AM/FM BROADCAST STATION 1.
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT The FTM-10R enables you to output the audio signal from the external audio equipment such as an iPod® to the speaker. You may operate on the amateur band while listening to your favorite music. 1. Turn off the FTM-10R and external audio equipment. 2. Connect the external audio equipment to the LINE IN Jack on the rear panel of the FTM-10R. 3. Turn on the FTM-10R by pressing and holding the [POWER] key for two seconds. 4.
BLUETOOTH OPERATION When the optional BU-1 Bluetooth® Adapter Unit is installed, the FTM-10R is enabled to send/receive voice messages with the optional BH-1 Bluetooth® Headset via wireless links. Pairing When using the Bluetooth® Headset for the first time, the Bluetooth® Headset and the FTM-10R must be paired. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 60 Turn the transceiver off. Press and hold the [POWER] key while turning the power on again. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu Mode.
BLUETOOTH OPERATION To activate Bluetooth: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu Mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F8 BLU VOX”. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu item. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Bluetooth® function: OFF: Disable the Bluetooth® function. PTT: Activate Bluetooth® function without the VOX feature. VOX HIGH:Activate Bluetooth® function with the VOX feature (VOX gain: High).
AF DUAL FUNCTION The AF Dual function allows you to monitor your desired amateur band frequency while listening to an AM broadcast station. You may monitor the FM broadcast station or external line input instead of an AM broadcast station by changing Menu Item “F2 AF DUAL” (The factory default is AM broadcast receiving). 1. Set the FTM-10R to the desired amateur band frequency while in VFO or Memory channel. 2. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu Mode. 3.
AF DUAL FUNCTION LI HOLD: You may monitor an amateur band frequency while listening to the line audio. When a signal is received on the amateur band, the audio will be output to the speaker. When the amateur band signal drops, the FTM-10R will remain in the amateur band continuously, and will not revert to AF Dual function. 6. Press and hold the key for one second to activate the AF Dual function.
CTCSS OPERATION Many repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed on your FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent false activation of the repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters. This tone system, called “CTCSS” (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System), is included in your FTM-10R, and is very easy to activate. CTCSS setup involves setting the Tone Mode and then setting of the Tone Frequency.
DCS OPERATION Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system that generally provides more immunity from false paging than does CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your FTM-10R, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS. If not, it is frequently quite useful in Simplex operation if your friend(s) use transceivers equipped with this advanced feature.
EPCS (ENHANCED PAGING & CODE SQUELCH) OPERATION The FTM-10R includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and a dedicated microprocessor providing paging and selective calling features. This allows you to place a call to a specific station (Paging), and to receive calls of your choice directed only to you (Code Squelch). The paging and code squelch systems use two pairs of (alternately switched) CTCSS tones, which are stored in the pager memories.
EPCS (ENHANCED PAGING & CODE SQUELCH) OPERATION ACTIVATING THE EPCS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F21 PAGER”. key to enable selection of this Menu Item. Press the Rotate the DIAL knob to change the display to “ON”. Press the [VOL/SEL] key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE (WIRES TM ) The FTM-10R can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station), which is tied into the Vertex Standard WiRESTM (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) network. Details may be found at the WiRES-II Web site: http://www.vxstd.com/en/ wiresinfo-en/. This feature may also be used to access other systems, as described below. SRG (“SISTER RADIO GROUP”) MODE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE (WIRES TM ) FRG (“FRIENDS’ RADIO GROUP”) MODE You may access other Internet Link Systems (including WiRESTM in the “FRG” mode) that use a DTMF string for access. Programming the FRG code Load the DTMF tones that you wish to use for Internet-link access into a DTMF memory register. For purposes of this example, we will use “#(F)1101D” as the access code (the “#” key is denoted by the letter “F”). Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.
INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE (WIRES TM ) To accessing an FRG Node 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 70 Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F48 WIRES”. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu Item. Rotate the DIAL knob until “MEM” appears on the display. This activates WiRESTM in FRG mode. The “ ” icon will appear on the display.
DTMF AUTODIALER Nine Autodialer memories are available on the FTM-10R. These DTMF Autodialer memories can store up to 16 digits of a telephone number for repeater autopatch or other use. To load the DTMF Autodialer memories: Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F13 DTMF”. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu item.
DTMF AUTODIALER To transmit the memorized telephone number: 1. Press the PTT key, then press and hold the key while transmitting. The “DT MEM” indication will appear in the display for a moment (thus enabling the DTMF AutoDial), and “ ” icon will appear in the display. 2. Press the key while maintaining a transmission. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF AutoDial memory channel number you wish to transmit (“D1” to “D9”) while maintaining a transmission. 4.
REPEATER OPERATION The FTM-10R includes a host of convenient features that makes operation on amateur repeaters both efficient and enjoyable. The FTM-10R offers three methods of setting up split-frequency operation on repeaters: Manual selection of preset repeater shifts (Standard Repeater Shift); Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), providing automatic activation of repeater shifts while operating within designated repeater frequency subbands.
REPEATER OPERATION/BAND EXPANSION Automatic Repeater Shift The ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) feature in this transceiver allows easy and convenient repeater operation by automatically activating the repeater shift function whenever you tune to a frequency in a standard repeater sub band. The ARS function is preset at the factory to conform to the standards for the country to which it is exported. The ARS function is enabled at the factory. To disable ARS: 1.
WEATHER BROADCAST CHANNEL OPERATION The VHF Weather Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank has been pre-programmed at the factory, for quick selection of NOAA weather information stations. 1. Press the front panel / key to recall the Weather Broadcast Station Memory Bank (“WX” notation will appear at the upper left corner in the display for a moment). 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired CH FREQUENCY CH FREQUENCY 1 162.550 MHz 6 162.500 MHz Weather Broadcast channel. 2 162.400 MHz 7 162.525 MHz 3.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING CHANNEL STEP SELECTION Tuning steps are factory preset to default increments which are appropriate for the country to which this radio is exported. You may have a reason to use a different step size, however, and here is the procedure for changing the channel steps: Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F41 STEP”. key to enable selection of this Menu Item.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING PTT KEY FUNCTION You can select the PTT key function desired. 1. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F23 PTT MODE.” key to enable selection of the PTT key function. The current PTT key 3. Press the function appears on the LCD. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired PTT key function. TOGGLE: While pressing the PTT key, the audio is output from the speaker (factory default).
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING REPEATER SHIFT DIRECTION You may select the Repeater Shift Direction. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F25 RPT MODE”. key to enable selection of this Menu Item. Press the Rotate the DIAL knob to select desired shift direction (RPTR-, RPTR+, or RPTR OFF). Press the [VOL/SEL] key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING PROGRAMMING THE KEY ASSIGNMENTS In the factory default, the optional MH-68A6J/MH-68B6J Microphone’s [PGM] key functions have been assigned to the “WX CH”. This may be changed by the user if you wish to assign quick access to another function. To change the assignments for the MH-68A6J/MH-68B6J Microphone’s [PGM] key: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F20 MIC PRGM”.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING SCANNING BAND By default, the FTM-10R considers the 144 MHz Amateur Band and 430 MHz Amateur Band to be independent bands while the scanner is activated. You may change scanner operation so that both the 144 MHz Amateur Band and the 430 MHz Amateur Band are scanned as one band. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F30 SCN CVRG”. key to enable selection of this Menu Item.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING SCAN DIRECTION By default, the VFO frequency will jump to the low band edge of the current band when the VFO frequency reaches the high band edge. You may change the scanner operation so that the VFO frequency will change to downward scanning when the VFO frequency reaches the high band edge. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F31 SCN DRCT”. key to enable selection of this Menu Item.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING SPLIT TONE OPERATION The FTM-10R can be operated in a “Split Tone” configuration, to enable operation on repeaters using a mix of both CTCSS and DCS control. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F37 SQL.EXP”. key to enable selection of this Menu item.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING BATTERY VOLTAGE DISPLAY You can display the vehicle's battery voltage on the display at any time. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F11 DC VOLT”. key to display the vehicle’s battery voltage on the display. Press the [ Press the VOL/SEL] key to exit Battery Voltage mode and return to normal operation. TEMPERATURE DISPLAY You can show the temperature inside the front panel on the display. 1.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING TIME SYSTEM You may select the Time System between “12H” and “24H” via the Menu mode. 1. Press the [VOL/SEL] key repeatedly to display the Clock, Stop Watch Timer, or Thermometer. The display returns to the frequency display automatically if you leave an interval of approximately three seconds before the next operation. Please operate the next step within the 3 second interval. 2. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second. 3.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING AUTOMATIC POWER-OFF (APO) The “Automatic Power-Off” (APO) feature will turn the radio completely off after a userdefined period of PTT or key/button inactivity. If you do not press any front panel keys or buttons, rotate the DIAL knob, use the microphone’s keys and buttons, or transmit, and so long as the transceiver is not scanning or engaged in priority monitoring, the radio will shut itself off after the specified time period.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING VOLUME SETTING ALERT FEATURE The FTM-10R provides the Volume Setting Alert feature. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F4 AF PREST”. key to enable selection of this Menu item. Press the Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired effect level. OV ALERT: Activates the Volume Setting Alert feature.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTING STEREO/MONAURAL SELECTION You may enjoy the FM Broadcast and external audio input in stereo output. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F42 STEREO”. key to enable selection of this Menu item. Press the Rotate the DIAL knob to select between “STEREO” and “MONO”. Press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
MENU (“SET”) MODE The FTM-10R Menu Mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of transceiver parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Menu mode: Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item to be adjusted. Press the key momentarily to enable adjustment of the Menu Item.
MENU (“SET”) MODE Item # Menu Item Function 26 RPT SFT Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift. 27 28 RX EXP RX F CCL Enables/Disables the band expansion. Shifting of the CPU clock frequency. 29 RX M MOD Selects the receiving mode. 30 31 SCN CVRG SCN DRCT Selects the Scan range. Select the Scan type. 32 SCN MODE Selects the Scan Resume mode.
MENU (“SET”) MODE REPEATER SETTING SET MODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFAULT) CTCSS/DCS/DTMF SETTING SET MODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFAULT) Enables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function. Sets the Repeater Shift Direction. Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift. Programming of the DTMF Autodialer. Enables/Disables the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function and setting the Receiving/Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function.
MENU (“SET”) MODE SWITCH/KNOB SETTING Enables/Disables the beeper. Selects the category which is recalled from the top panel Assigns a function to the Function Key. Select the function of the microphone’s [PGM] key. SET MODE ITEM / key. 6 BEEP 14 FKEY MOD 15 FKEY SEL 20 MIC PRGM Enables/Disables the locking of the PTT key when the LOCK mode is 22 PTT LOCK activated. 23 PTT MODE Selects the PTT key function. 41 STEP Setting of the synthesizer steps.
MENU (“SET”) MODE Set Mode Item [F1 AF AUTO] Function: Enables/Disables the Automatic Audio Volume Controller. Available Values: OFF/ON MIN/ON MID/ON MAX Default: OFF ON MIN: Activates the Automatic Audio Volume Controller with the low effect level. ON MID: Activates the Automatic Audio Volume Controller with the medium effect level. ON MAX: Activates the Automatic Audio Volume Controller with the high effect level. OFF: Disable the Automatic Audio Volume Controller.
MENU (“SET”) MODE Set Mode Item [F3 AF PITCH] Function: Select the Tone Pitch control for the received audio. Available Values: LOW-3/LOW-2/LOW-1/NORMAL/HIGH-1/HIGH-2 Default: NORMAL Set Mode Item [F4 AF PREST] Function: Enable/Disable the Volume Setting Alert feature. Available Values: OFF/OV ALERT/LV ALERT/ HV ALERT Default: OFF OV ALERT: Activates the Volume Setting Alert feature. A lamp at the left of the DIAL knob blinks orange when volume level is set to the ±3 steps of the preset level.
MENU (“SET”) MODE F8 BLU VOX Set Mode Item [F8 VOX] Function: Enables/Disables the Bluetooth function (requires the optional BU-1 Bluetooth Unit). Available Values: OFF/PTT/VOX HIGH/VOX LOW Default: PTT OFF: Disable the Bluetooth function. PTT: Activate Bluetooth function without the VOX feature. VOX HIGH: Activate Bluetooth function with the VOX feature (VOX gain: High). VOX LOW: Activate Bluetooth function with the VOX feature (VOX gain: Low).
MENU (“SET”) MODE Set Mode Item [F15 FKEY SEL] Function: Assigns a function to the Function Key. Available Values: AF DUAL, ARTS, DIMMER, HORN 1, HORN 2, HORN 3, HORN 4, INTERCOM, MONI, PA, REVERSE, SCAN, SQL LEVL, SSCH, TCALL, TX POWER, VOL.ITCOM Default: PA Set Mode Item [F16 ID LIST] Function: Programming a Member List for the Message feature. See page 47 for details. Set Mode Item [F17 ID REG] Function: Sets your Personal ID for the Message feature. See page 49 for details.
MENU (“SET”) MODE F24 RPT ARS Set Mode Item [F24 ARS] Function: Enables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON F25 RPT MODE Set Mode Item [F25 MODE] Function: Sets the Repeater Shift Direction. Available Values: RPTR OFF/RPTR -/RPTR + Default: Depends on the transceiver version, as well as the setting of Menu Item [F24 RPT ARS]. F26 RPT SFT Set Mode Item [F26 SFT] Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift. Available Values: 0.00 - 99.
MENU (“SET”) MODE F30 SCN CVRG Set Mode Item [F30 CVRG] Function: Selects the Scan range. Available Values: IN BAND/HAM BAND Default: IN BAND IN BAND: The FTM-10R considers the 144 MHz Amateur Band and 430 MHz Amateur Band to be independent bands, and scans only the 144 MHz Amateur Band, or only the 430 MHz Amateur Band. HAM BAND: The FTM-10R considers the 144 MHz Amateur Band and 430 MHz Amateur Band to be one band and scans it when the scan mode is engaged.
MENU (“SET”) MODE F34 SPEAKER Set Mode Item [F34 SPEAKER] Function: Select the Speaker to be used. Available Values: REAR/F+R/FRONT/OFF Default: REAR REAR: Outputs the receiving audio from the REAR speaker (located in the transceiver's body). F+R: Outputs the receiving audio from both FRONT (located in the front panel) and REAR speakers. FRONT: Outputs the receiving audio from the FRONT (located in the front panel) speaker. OFF: Disable the FRONT and REAR Speakers.
MENU (“SET”) MODE F39 SQL TSQF Set Mode Item [F39 TSQF] Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Available Values: 50 standard CTCSS tones Default: 100.0 Hz F40 SQL TYPE Set Mode Item [F40 TYPE] Function: Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode.
MENU (“SET”) MODE Set Mode Item [F45 VOL.ITCOM] Function: Sets the volume level of the intercom mode. Available Values: IVOL HI/IVOL LOW Default: IVOL HI Set Mode Item [F46 VOX MIC] Function: Enables/Disables VOX operation. Available Values: VOX OFF/R-HAND/F-HAND/FRONT Default: VOX OFF VOX OFF: Disable the VOX operation R-HAND: Enable the VOX operation for the microphone, which is connected to the rear panel MIC Jack.
RESET PROCEDURE Static electricity may occasionally cause erratic or unpredictable operation of the microprocessor. If this happens, resetting of the microprocessor may restore normal operation. Note that resetting the microprocessor will erase all memories. 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the [VOL/SEL] key while turning the radio on. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to one of the following Reset Menu items: SF1 COPY ALL: Transfer all memories and other settings from a transceiver to another FTM-10R.
TROUBLESHOOTING The LED at the left side of the DIAL knob Blinks in Yellow P The Volume Setting Alert feature is turned on. Set the Menu Item “F4 AF PREST”. See Page 86 Receiver audio volume level changes automatically P The Automatic Audio Volume Controller is turned on. Set the Menu Item “F1 AF AUTO” to “OFF”. See Page 56 No transmit even if pressing the PTT key P PA feature or Horn Alert feature is turned on. Turn off these features by the Top panel’s / / keys. P PTT Lock feature is turned on.
SPECIFICATIONS General Frequency Range: RX: 0.5 - 1.8 MHz (AM BC) 76 - 108 MHz (FM BC) 108-137 MHz (Air Band) 137-174 MHz (144 MHz HAM) 174-222 MHz (GR1 VHF TV) 300-420 MHz (GR2 ) 420-470 MHz (430 MHz HAM) 470-800 MHz (GR1 UHF TV) 800-999 MHz (GR2 USA Cellular Blocked) TX: 144.000 - 148.000 MHz or 144.000 - 146.000 MHz, 430.000 - 450.000 MHz or 430.000 - 440.000 MHz Channel Steps: 5/6.25/8.33/(9)/10/12.
SPECIFICATIONS Receiver Circuit Type: Intermediate Frequencies: Sensitivity: Squelch Sensitivity: Selectivity : AF Output: AF Output Impedance: FM / AM: Double-Conversion Super heterodyne WFM: Triple-Conversion Super heterodyne AM / FM Radio:Single-Conversion Super heterodyne FM / AM: 1st: 47.25 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz WFM: 1st: 45.8 MHz, 2nd: 10.7MHz, 3rd: 1MHz FM Radio: 130 kHz, AM Radio: 50 kHz 5 µV TYP for 10 dB SN (0.5-1.7 MHz, AM) 2 µV TYP for 12 dB SINAD (76-108 MHz, WFM) 0.
1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEX STANDARD could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. 2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including received, interference that may cause undesired operation. 3.
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