FTM-3207DR/DE Advance Manual UHF DIGITAL/ANALOG TRANSCEIVER C4FM/FM VOL DIAL SQL TXPO REV DW D/A MHz SETUP V/M MW
Contents Basic Operation............................................................................................................... 3 Microphone Gain Setting................................................................................................. 3 RF Squelch..................................................................................................................... 3 Advanced Operation.......................................................................................................
Basic Operation Microphone Gain Setting The microphone gain has been programmed at the factory to a level that should be satisfactory for the supplied MH-48A6JA Microphone. If an after-market microphone is used, you may wish to set a different Mic Gain level. 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “MIC GAIN 24”. 3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired microphone gain level (LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 9).
Advanced Operation Programming the Key Assignments Default FTM-3207DR/DE key functions have been assigned to the Microphone [P3]/[P4] keys at the factory. The user may change these key function assignments, if quick access to another function is desired. To change the assignments for the programmable keys: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item to configure the desired microphone button: (“PRG P3 30” or “PRG P4 31”). 2.
Advanced Operation Split Tone Operation The FTM-3207DR/DE can be configured to operate in a “Split Tone” system via the Setup menu, to facilitate operation on repeaters using a mix of both CTCSS and DCS control. 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “SQL EXP 39”. 3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “ON”. Default: OFF VOL DIAL SQL TXPO REV DW D/A MHz SETUP V/M MW 4.
Advanced Operation Tone Search When the CTCSS tone being transmitted by another station is not known, you can tune the radio to the incoming signal and activate tone scan to search for and identify the tone being used. To scan for the tone in use: 1. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decoder operation (see the description in the box shown below.). “T SQ” will appear on the display. 2.
Advanced Operation DCS Search When the DCS code being transmitted by another station is not known, you can tune the radio to the incoming signal and activate DCS code scan to search for and identify the DCS code being used. To scan for the DCS in use: 1. Set the transceiver up for DCS operation (see the description in the box shown below.). “DCS” will appear on the display. 2.
Advanced Operation EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) Operation The FTM-3207DR/DE includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and a dedicated microprocessor providing paging and selective calling features. This allows placing a call to a specific station (Paging), and choosing to receive calls 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.
Advanced Operation Activating the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “SQL TYPE 40”. VOL DIAL SQL TXPO REV DW D/A MHz SETUP V/M MW 3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, and then rotate the DIAL knob to select “PAGER”. 4. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 5.
Advanced Operation DTMF Operation DTMF tones (Dual Tone Multi Frequencies) are the tones you hear when dialing from a telephone keypad. The FTM-3207DR/DE transceiver can transmit the DTMF codes by using the keys on the microphone or recalling registered number strings from memories. The maximum of 16-digit DTMF codes can be registered in up to 10 memory channels. It is convenient to register telephone patch numbers, and network linking sequences to the DTMF memory channels.
Advanced Operation Registering a DTMF code 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “DT SET 17”. VOL DIAL SQL TXPO REV DW D/A MHz SETUP V/M MW 3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired memory channel (C0 to C9) to register the DTMF code. 4. Press the [D/A(GM)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the DTMF code.
Advanced Operation Transmitting the registered DTMF code 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “DT AUTO 15”. VOL DIAL SQL TXPO REV DW D/A MHz SETUP V/M MW 3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key momentarily, and then rotate the DIAL knob to select “AUTO”. 4. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
Advanced Operation Setting DTMF Autodialer TX delay time A longer delay may be set between the time the transmitter is keyed and the first DTMF digit is sent: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “DT DELAY 16”. 3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key momentarily, and then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired delay time (50 MS / 250 MS / 450 MS / 750 MS / 1000 MS). Default: 450 MS 4.
Memory Operation Split Memory A separate transmit frequency may be registered to a memory channel to which a receive frequency has already been registered. 1. In the VFO mode, select the transmit frequency to be registered. 2. Press and hold the [V/M(MW)] key for one second. A memory number will appear in the bottom right corner of the display. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob (if necessary) to select the memory channel to which the transmit frequency is to be registered. 4.
Memory Operation Naming a Memory Channel You may wish to append an alphanumeric “Tag” (label) to each memory, to aid in recollection of the channel’s use (such as club name, etc.). 1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label. 2. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “MEM NAME 25”. 4. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key momentarily to enable programming of the nametag. 5.
Scanning Scan Resume Options Select one of the three receiving operations to be performed after the scanning stops. (1) Restart scanning after receiving the frequency for the set amount of time. Select from 2.0 to 10.0 seconds (0.5 step). (2) Continue receiving the frequency until the signal disappears, and then restart scanning 2 seconds after the signal disappears (BUSY). (3) Stop scanning and receive that frequency (HOLD). 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2.
Scanning Memory Skip Scanning When some memory channels are continuously active, you may wish to skip them during scanning, but still have them available for manual selection. To mask a memory to be skipped (only) during scanning, use the following procedure: 1. Set the radio to the Memory Recall mode by pressing the [V/M(MW)] key repeatedly, as necessary, until “ ” and a channel number appear on the right side of the display. 2.
Scanning Preferential Memory Scan The FTM-3207DR/DE also allows setting up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels, which you can “flag” within the memory system. The flagged channels are designated by an “ ” icon when they are selected, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List. When memory scanning is initiated beginning on a channel with the “ ” icon appended, only those channels bearing the “ ” icon will be scanned.
Scanning Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) The FTM-3207DR/DE can be set to tune or scan only the frequencies between userdefined lower and band limits. Example: Set up a PMS channel by registering a lower frequency of 443.300 MHz, and an upper frequency of 447.000 MHz to the L1/U1 memory channels. Registering to the programmable memory channels 1. In the VFO mode, select the desired lower-limit scan frequency (443.300 MHz). 2. Press and hold the [V/M(MW)] key for one second.
Scanning Scanning the programmable memory channels 1. Press the [V/M(MW)] key to enter memory mode. 2. Turn the DIAL knob, or use the microphone keypad, to recall the upper or lower frequency PMS memory channel (L1 or U1). 3. Press the [#] key on the MH-48A6JA Microphone. “P1” appear on the right side of the display. 4. Press and hold [UP] or [DWN] on the microphone for over one second. Programmable memory scanning will begin.
Scanning Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch) The FTM-3207DR/DE’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows operating on a VFO, Memory channel, or Home channel, while periodically checking a user-defined Memory Channel for activity. If a station received on the Memory Channel is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance with the Scan-Resume mode setting of Menu item “SCAN RSM 37” See page 16.
GM Function GM Alert Beep To alert you to the current status of GM operation, the GM (Group Monitor) feature allows two kinds of alert beeps (with the additional option of turning them off). Depending on your location and the potential annoyance associated with frequent beeps, you may choose the Beep mode which best suits your needs. 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “GM RINGR 20”. 2.
Clone The FTM-3207DR/DE includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another FTM-3207DR/ DE. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation. Here is the procedure for cloning data from one radio to another: 1. Turn both radios OFF. 2. Connect the user-constructed cloning cable between the MIC jacks of the two radios. 3.
Modular Plug Modular Plug Pin 3: GND Pin 1: PTT/CLONE Pin 1: PTT/CLONE Pin 3: GND Setup (Menu) Mode The FTM-3207DR/DE Setup (Menu) mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and setup. The Menus may be used to configure many of transceiver parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Setup (Menu) mode: 1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key for one second to enter the Setup menu. 2.
Setup (Menu) Mode Menu Item Function Available Values Default 16: DT DELAY Setting of the DTMF Autodialer TX Delay Time. 17: DT SET Loading of the DTMF Autodialer Memories. 18: DT SPEED Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed. 50/100 19: DW RVRT Enables/Disables the “Priority Channel Revert” feature. ON/OFF 20: GM RINGR Enables/Disables the alert sound when detecting stations within communication range IN RANGE/ALWAYS/OFF IN RANGE 21: GM INTVL Selects the automatic sending interval.
Setup (Menu) Mode Available Values Default 37: SCAN RSM Menu Item Selects the Scan Resume mode. BUSY/HOLD/2-10 (SEC) 5.0 SEC 38: SCAN SKP Selects the Memory Scan mode. OFF/SKIP/SELECT OFF 39: SQL EXP Enables/Disables the split CTCSS/DCS coding. ON/OFF OFF 40: SQL TYPE Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. TONE/TSQL/DCS/ RV TONE/PAGER/OFF OFF 41: STEP Sets the frequency synthesizer steps. AUTO/5/6.25/10/12.
Menu Selection Details 1 APO Function: Enables/Disables the Automatic Power Off feature. Available Values: 0.5 H to 12.0 H (0.5 H/step) / OFF Default: OFF 2 BCLO Function: Enables/Disables the Busy Channel Lock-Out feature. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF 3 BEP KEY Function: Enables/Disables the key beeper. Available Values: KEY+SCAN / KEY / OFF Default: KY+SCAN KEY+SCAN: The beeper sounds when any key is pressed, or when the scanner stops. KEY: The beeper sounds when any key is pressed.
Menu Selection Details 9 DC VOLT Function: Indicates the DC Supply Voltage. 10 DCS CODE Function: Setting of the DCS code.
Menu Selection Details 14 DPID LST Function: Registers the DP-ID of the other transceiver. 15 DT AUTO Function: Enables/Disables the DTMF Autodialer feature. Available Values: MANUAL / AUTO Default: MANUAL 16 DT DELAY Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer’s TX Delay Time. Available Values: 50 / 250 / 450 / 750 / 1000 ms Default: 450 ms 17 DT SET Function: Loading of the DTMF Autodialer Memories. See page 11 for details. 18 DT SPEED Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed.
Menu Selection Details 23 LOCK Function: Selects the Control Locking Lockout combination. Available Values: KEY+DIAL / PTT / KEY+PTT / DIAL+PTT / ALL / KEY / DIAL Default: KEY+DIAL 24 MIC GAIN Function: Adjust the microphone gain level. Available Values: LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 9 Default: LEVEL 5 25 MEM NAME Function: Programming an Alpha/Numeric label for a Memory Channel. See page 15 for details. 26 MW MODE Function: Selects the method of selecting of channels for Memory Storage.
Menu Selection Details 28 PAG CD-R Function: Setting the Receiver Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function See page 8 for details. 29 PAG CD-T Function: Setting the Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. See page 8 for details. 30 PRG P3 Function: Programming the function assigned to Microphone [P3] key.
Menu Selection Details 36 RPT SFT Function: Sets the Repeater Shift direction. Available Values: - RPT / + RPT / SIMPLEX Default: SIMPLEX 37 SCAN RSM Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode. Available Values: BUSY / HOLD / 2.0 SEC - 10.0 SEC (0.5 SEC step) Default: 5.0 SEC BUSY: The scanner will hold until the signal disappears, then will resume when the carrier drops. HOLD: The scanner will stop when a signal is received, and will not restart. 2.0 SEC - 10.
Menu Selection Details 41 STEP Function: Sets the frequency synthesizer steps. Available Values: AUTO / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 (kHz) Default: AUTO 42 TEMP Function: Indicates the current temperature inside the transceiver. 43 TONE FRQ Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Available Values: 50 standard CTCSS tones Default: 100.0 Hz CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY (Hz) 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.
Menu Selection Details 49 W-DGID Function: Sets the WIRES-X DGID. Available Values: AUTO/DGID01-99 Default: AUTO 50 MY CALL Function: Sets your station call sign. Here’s how to input the call sign: 1. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key momentarily. The currently registered call sign ID is shown. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first letter/number of the call sign, then press the [V/M(MW)] key momentarily to save the first letter/number and move on to the next character. 3.
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