Yaesu FT-2980R Operating Manual - Frequency Navigation

Summary of FT-2980R

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    Fm transceiver ft-2980r operating manual.

  • Page 2: Index

    Index introduction .................................................... 1 about this manual ......................................... 1 safety precautions ........................................ 2 accessories & options ................................. 4 supplied accessories ..........................

  • Page 3: Vol K

    Ft-2980r quick reference guide adjusts the audio volume level. Á [ vol k nob ] adjust to the point where the background noise is muted. Selects the operating frequency. Press and hold for one second. Press and hold for one second to lock all key functions except the vol , sql knobs and ptt switch. [...

  • Page 4: Key Overview

    Ft-2980r quick reference guide key overview key press key briefly press and hold key activates the internet connection feature. Locks out the switches and knobs (except the vol, sql knobs and ptt switch). Allows tuning the vfo frequency in 1-mhz steps, or tuning chan- nels in 10 channel steps. Enter...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction the yaesu ft-2980r is a deluxe, rugged fm mobile transceiver providing high power output and outstanding receiver performance for the 144 mhz amateur band. Included in the ft-2980r ’s feature complement are: 80 watts of power output, with selection of four power levels for every operati...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions note beforehand that the company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by the customer or third parties in using this product, or for any failures and faults that occur during the use or misuse of this product, unless otherwise provided for under the law. Type and meaning o...

  • Page 7: Caution

    Never cut off the fuse holder of the dc pow- er cord. This may cause short-circuiting and result in ignition and fire. Do not use fuses other than those specified. Doing so may result in fire and equipment fail- ure. Do not allow metallic objects such as wires and water to get inside the product. Th...

  • Page 8: Accessories & Options

    Accessories & options supplied accessories microphone mh-48 a6ja ................................................................................................... 1 mobile mounting bracket mmb-83 .................................................................................. 1 dc power cord w/f...

  • Page 9: Vol

    Front panel controls & switches ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ① ② ⑪ vol knob this control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level. Sql knob this control is used to silence background noise on the receiver. It should be advanced clockwise just to the point where the noise is s...

  • Page 10: Rev

    [ rev ( dw )] key during split-frequency operation, such as through a repeater, this key re- verses the transmit and receive frequencies. Press and hold in this key for one second to activate the dual watch fea- ture, described in the operation chapter (“ pri ” will be displayed on the lcd, indicati...

  • Page 11: Microphone Switches

    Microphone switches ptt switch press this switch to transmit, and re- lease it to receive. Keypad these 16 keys generate dtmf tones during transmission. In the receive mode, these 16 keys can be used for direct frequency entry and/ or direct numeric recall of the memory channels. The [ a ], [ b ], [...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connectors

    Rear panel connectors ② ③ ① 13.8v dc cable pigtail this is the power supply connection for the transceiver. Use the supplied dc cable to connect this pigtail to the car battery or other dc power supply capable of at least 15 amperes (continuous duty). Make certain that the red lead connects to the p...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation this chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the ft-2980r 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 m...

  • Page 14: Antenna Consideration

    Antenna consideration the ft-2980r is designed for 50 ohm resistive impedance at the amateur operating frequencies. The antenna (or a 50 ohm dummy load) should be connected whenever the transceiver is turned on, to avoid damage that could otherwise result if transmission occurs accidentally without ...

  • Page 15: Mobile Power Connections

    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’s fuse - it is there to protect you, your transceiver, and your vehicle’s electrical system....

  • Page 16: Base Station Installation

    Base station installation the ft-2980r is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The ft- 2980r is specifically designed to integrate into your station easily, using the information to follow as a reference. Ac power supplies operation of the ft-2980r from an ac line requires ...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    Basic operation turning the transceiver on and off 1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the pwr key for one second. When you turn on the ft-2980r , the current dc supply voltage is indicated on the lcd for 2 seconds. After this interval, the display will switch its normal indication of t...

  • Page 18: Frequency Navigation

    Frequency navigation 1 ) tuning dial rotating the dial knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps. Clockwise rotation of the dial knob causes the ft-2980r to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency. Press the [ mhz ( set )] key mome...

  • Page 19: Transmission

    Transmission to transmit, simply close the ptt (push to talk) switch on the microphone when the frequency is clear. Hold the microphone approximately 1” (25 mm) from your mouth, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. When your transmission is complete, release the ptt switch; the tra...

  • Page 20: Advanced Operation

    Advanced operation weather broadcast reception (usa version) the ft-2980r includes a unique feature which allows reception of weather broadcasts in the 160 mhz frequency range. Ten standard weather broadcast channels are pre-loaded into a special memory bank. To listen to a weather broadcast channel...

  • Page 21: Lock Feature

    Lock feature to activate the locking feature, press and hold in the [ ( l )] key for one second. The “ ” icon will appear on the lcd. To cancel locking, press and hold in the [ ( l )] key again for one second. In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various aspec...

  • Page 22: Channel Step Selection

    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: 1. Press and hold in the [ mhz ( ...

  • Page 23: Repeater Operation

    Repeater operation the ft-2980r includes a host of convenience features which makes operation on amateur repeaters both efficient and enjoyable. This transceiver offers three methods of setting up split-frequency operation on repeaters: manual selection of preset repeater shifts (standard repeater s...

  • Page 24: Automatic Repeater Shift

    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 standard repeater subband. The ars function is preset at the factory to conform to the ...

  • Page 25: Ctcss/dcs/epcs Operation

    Ctcss/dcs/epcs operation 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...

  • Page 26: Ctcss/dcs/epcs Operation

    7. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the [ mhz ( set )] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 1) your repeater may or may not re-transmit a ctcss tone - some systems just use ctcss to control access to the repeater, but don’t pass it along when t...

  • Page 27: Dcs Operation

    Dcs operation another form of tone access control is digital code squelch, or dcs. It is a newer, more advanced tone system which generally provides more immunity from false paging than does ctcss. The dcs encoder/decoder is built into your ft-2980r , and operation is very similar to that just descr...

  • Page 28: Tone Search Scanning

    Tone search scanning in operating situations where you don’t know the ctcss tone or dcs code being used by another station or stations, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the tone being used. Two things must be remembered in this regard: you must be sure...

  • Page 29: Ctcss/dcs/epcs Operation

    Epcs (enhanced paging & code squelch) operation the ft-2980r 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 on...

  • Page 30: Paging Answer Back

    Activating the enhanced paging & code squelch system 1. Press and hold in the [ mhz ( set )] key for one second, then rotate the dial knob to select “ 32 pager ”. 2. Press the [ mhz ( set )] key, then rotate the dial knob to set this menu item to “ on ”. 3. Press and hold in the [ mhz ( set )] key f...

  • Page 31: Split Tone Operation

    Ctcss/dcs/epcs bell operation during ctcss decode, dcs, or epcs operation, you may set up the ft-2980r such that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activating the ctcss/dcs/epcs bell: 1. Set the transceiver up for ctcss decode (“tone squ...

  • Page 32: Dtmf Operation

    Dtmf operation the microphone’s 16-button keypad allows easy dtmf dialing for autopatch, repeater control, or internet-link access purposes. Besides numerical digits [ 0 ] through [ 9 ], the keypad includes the [ ] and [ # ] digits, plus the [ a ], [ b ], [ c ], and [ d ] tones often used for repeat...

  • Page 33: Dtmf Operation

    To transmit the memorized telephone number, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [ mhz ( set )] key for one second, then rotate the dial knob to select “ 17 dt a / m ”. 2. Press the [ mhz ( set )] key, then rotate the dial knob to set this set mode item to “ auto ”. 3. Press and hol...

  • Page 34: Memory Operation

    Memory operation the ft-2980r provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: 200 “basic” memory channels, numbered “0” through “199”. A “home” channel, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency. 10 sets of band-edge memories, also known as “programmable memory sca...

  • Page 35: Memory Operation

    Storing independent transmit frequencies (“odd splits”) 1. Store the receiving frequency using the method already described. 2. Tune to the desired transmit frequency, then press and hold in the [ d/mr ( mw )] key for one second. 3. Within five seconds of pressing the [ d/mr ( mw )] key, use the dia...

  • Page 36: Memory Recall

    Memory recall once you have stored the memory or memories desired, you must now switch from the “vfo” mode to the “memory recall” mode, so you can operate on the just-stored memory channels. 1. Press the [ d/mr ( mw )] key, repeatedly if necessary, un- til the “ mr ” icon and a memory channel number...

  • Page 37: Labeling Memories

    Labeling memories you may wish to append an alpha-numeric “tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel’s use (such as club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the set (menu) mode. 1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to ap- pend a label. 2. Press ...

  • Page 38: Memory Tuning

    Memory tuning once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel, as though you were in the vfo mode. 1. With the ft-2980r in the memory recall mode, select the desired memory channel. 2. Press the [ mhz ( set )] key momentarily. The “ mr ” in- dicator will blin...

  • Page 39: Memory Bank Operation

    Memory bank operation the large number of memories available in the ft-2980r could be difficult to utilize without some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the ft-2980r includes provision for dividing the memories into as many as eight memory banks, so you can categorize the memories in a manner ...

  • Page 40: Memory Operation

    Removing memories from a memory bank 1. While operating in the memory bank mode, recall the memory channel to be re- moved from a memory bank. 2. Press and hold in the [ d/mr ( mw )] key for one second, then press the [ a/n ( low )] key to remove the memory channel data from the memory bank. You mus...

  • Page 41: Home Channel Memory

    Home channel memory a convenient one-touch “home” channel memory is available to simplify return to your most-often-used frequency. This memory does not appear in the regular memory bank, to simplify operation and speed recall of this important channel. To recall the home channel, just press the [ d...

  • Page 42: Scanning

    Scanning the ft-2980r ’s scanning capability provides the operator with many convenient methods of rapid frequency navigation. Basic scanner operation before activating the scanner, make sure that the squelch is set to silence the background noise when no signal is present. Scanning is not possible ...

  • Page 43: Scan-Resume Options

    Scan-resume options three scan-resume modes are available on the ft-2980r : in the “ busy ” mode, the scanner will remain halted for as long as there is carrier present on the channel; after the carrier drops at the end of the other station’s trans- mission, scanning will resume. In the “ hold ” mod...

  • Page 44: Preferential Memory Scan

    Preferential memory scan the ft-2980r also allows you to set up a “preferential scan list” of channels which you can “flag” within the memory system. These channels are designated by a blinking “ skip ” icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the preferential scan list. When you initiate m...

  • Page 45: Memory Bank Link Scan

    Memory bank link scan when the memory bank feature is engaged, the scanner sweeps only memory channels in the current memory bank. However, if the memory bank link scan feature is enabled, you may sweep the memory channels in several memory banks which you have selected. To enable the memory bank li...

  • Page 46: Priority Revert Mode

    Priority channel scanning (dual watch) the ft-2980r ’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows you to operate on a vfo, memory channel, or home channel, while periodically checking a user-defined memory channel for activity. If a station is received on the memory cha...

  • Page 47: Weather Alert Scan

    Weather alert scan this feature allows you to check the weather broadcast memory channels for the presence of the noaa alert tone while operating using vfo scan or memory channel scan. When the weather alert scan feature is engaged, the ft-2980r will check the weather broadcast memory channels for a...

  • Page 48: Smart Search Operation

    Smart search operation the smart search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to where activity is encountered by your radio. When smart search is engaged, the transceiver will search above and below your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stop...

  • Page 49: Internet Connection Feature

    Internet connection feature the ft-2980r can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station) which is tied into the yaesu wires™ (wide-coverage internet repeater enhancement system) network. Details may be found at the wires-ii web site: http://www.Yaesu.Com/jp/en/ wiresinfo-en/index.Html. Thi...

  • Page 50: Internet Connection Feature

    4. Rotate the dial knob to select “ f ” (representing dtmf “#”: the first digit of the dtmf string). 5. Press the [ low ( a/n )] key momentarily to accept the first digit and move to the second digit of the dtmf string. 6. Repeat the previous steps until you have completed the access code (“#(f)1101...

  • Page 51: Internet Connection Feature

    5. Rotate the dial knob while pressing the [ ] key to select the internet memory register number ( f0 ~ f9 ) (or name) corresponding to the internet link repeater to which you wish to establish an internet link, then press the ptt switch momentarily to lock in the selected access number. 6. Once the...

  • Page 52: Basic Arts

    Arts™ (automatic range transponder system) 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 is important to stay in contact with other me...

  • Page 53: Arts™ Polling Time Options

    Arts™ polling time options the arts™ feature may be programmed to poll every 25 seconds (default value) or 15 seconds. The default value provides maximum battery conservation, because the polling signal is sent out less frequently. To change the polling interval: 1. Press and hold in the [ mhz ( set...

  • Page 54: Cw Identifier Setup

    Cw identifier setup the arts™ feature includes a cw identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutes during arts™ operation, the radio can be instructed to send “de (your callsign) k”, if this feature is enabled. The callsign field may contain up to 16 characters. Here’s how to program the cw ...

  • Page 55: Cw Training Feature

    Cw training feature the ft-2980r provides a cw training feature, which sends random morse code via the sidetone (heard in the speaker), so you can improve your cw proficiency. 1. Press and hold in the [ mhz ( set )] key for one second, then rotate the dial knob to select “ 12 cwtrng ”. 2. Press the ...

  • Page 56: Packet Operation

    Packet operation the ft-2980r may be used for 1200 bps packet operation, using most all commonly- available terminal node controllers (tncs). Connections between the transceiver and the tnc are accomplished via the front panel microphone connector and rear panel external speaker jack, per the diagra...

  • Page 57: Miscellaneous Settings

    Miscellaneous settings password the ft-2980r provides a password feature which can minimize the chance that your transceiver could be used by an unauthorized party. When the password feature is activated, the radio will ask for the four digit password to be entered when the radio is first turned on....

  • Page 58: Time-Out Timer (Tot)

    Time-out timer (tot) the “time-out timer” (tot) feature is designed to force the transceiver into the “receive” mode after a preset time period of continuous transmission (the default is 3 minutes). This feature prevents your transceiver from transmitting a “dead carrier” for a long period of time i...

  • Page 59: Busy Channel Lock-Out (Bclo)

    Busy channel lock-out (bclo) the bclo feature prevents the radio’s transmitter from being activated if a signal strong enough to break through the “noise” squelch is present. On a frequency where stations using different ctcss or dcs codes may be active, bclo prevents you from disrupting their commu...

  • Page 60: Miscellaneous Settings

    Programming the key assignments default ft-2980r key functions have been assigned to the microphone’s [ p1 ]/[ p2 ]/[ p3 ]/ [ p4 ] buttons at the factory. These may be changed by the user, if you wish to assign quick access to another function. To change the assignments for the programmable keys: 1....

  • Page 61: Mic Gain Setting

    Fm bandwidth & tx deviation level you can reduce the receiver bandwidth and microphone deviation level when operating on tightly-clustered frequencies (channel spacing of 12.5 or 15 khz). This will reduce the transmitter deviation, thus minimizing interference to other users. To configure for the na...

  • Page 62: Dcs Code Inversion

    Dcs code inversion the dcs system was first introduced in the commercial lmr (land mobile radio) service, where it is now in widespread use. Dcs is sometime referred to by its different proprietary names, such as dpl ® (digital private line ® , a registered trademark of motorola, inc.). Dcs uses a c...

  • Page 63: Reset Procedure

    Reset procedure in some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be corruption of data in the microprocessor (due to static electricity, etc.). If this happens, resetting of the microprocessor may restore normal operation. Note that all memories will be erased if you do a compl...

  • Page 64: Cloning

    Cloning the ft-2980r includes a convenient “clone” feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another ft-2980r . This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation. Here is the procedure for ...

  • Page 65: “Set” (Menu) Mode

    “set” (menu) mode the ft-2980r set (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 th...

  • Page 66: “Set” (Menu) Mode

    Menu item function available values default 20 dt spd setting of the dtmf autodialer sending speed. 50 / 100 (ms) 50 (ms) 21 edg.Bep enables/disable the band-edge beeper while scan- ning. On / off off 22 int cd selects the access number (dtmf digit) for wires™ operation. Dtmf 0 - dtmf 9 / dtmf a -dt...

  • Page 67: “Set” (Menu) Mode

    Menu item function available values default 47 skip selects the memory scan mode. Skip / only / off off 48 split enables/disables the split ctcss/dcs coding. On / off off 49 sql.Typ selects the tone encoder and/or decoder mode. Tone / tsql / dcs / rv tn / off off 50 step sets the synthesizer steps. ...

  • Page 68: Menu Selection Details

    Menu selection details 1 apo function : enables/disables the automatic power off feature. Available values : 30min / 1hour / 3hour / 5hour / 8hour / off default : off 2 ar bep function : selects the beep option during arts operation. Available values : in rng / always / off default :in rng in rng: b...

  • Page 69: 10  Clk.Sft

    10 clk.Sft function : shifting of the cpu clock frequency. Available values : on / off default : off this function is only used to move a spurious response “birdie”, should it fall on a de- sired frequency. 11 cw id function : enables/disables the cw identifier during arts operation. Available value...

  • Page 70: 17  Dt A/m

    17 dt a/m function : enables/disables the dtmf autodialer feature. Available values : manual / auto default : manual 18 dt dly function : setting of the dtmf autodialer’s tx delay time. Available values : 50 / 250 / 450 / 750 / 1000 ms default : 450 ms 19 dt set function : loading of the dtmf autodi...

  • Page 71: 27  McGain

    27 mcgain function : adjust the microphone gain level. Available values : 1 - 9 default : 5 28 mem.Scn function : selects the memory scan mode. Available values : tag1 / tag2 / all ch default : all ch all ch: the scanner sweeps all memory channels. Tag1: the scanner sweeps only those memory channels...

  • Page 72: 32  Pager

    32 pager function : enables/disables the enhanced ctcss paging & code squelch function. Available values : on / off default : off 33 pag.Abk function : enables/disables the answer back function of the enhanced ctcss paging & code squelch function. Available values : on / off default : off 34 pag.Cdr...

  • Page 73: 40  Pswd

    40 pswd function : programs and activates the password feature. Available values : on / off default : off 41 resume function : selects the scan resume mode. Available values : busy / hold / 3sec / 5sec / 10sec default : busy busy: the scanner will hold until the signal disappears, then will resume w...

  • Page 74: 47  Skip

    47 skip function : selects the memory scan mode. Available values : skip / only / off default : off skip: the scanner will “skip” the flagged channels during scanning. Only: the scanner will only scan channels that are flagged (preferential scan list). Off: all memory channels will be scanned (the “...

  • Page 75: 53  Tot

    53 tot function : sets the time-out timer. Available values : 1min / 3min / 5min / 10min / off default : 3min the time-out timer shuts off the transmitter after continuous transmission of the pro- grammed time. 54 ts mut function : enables/disables the receiver audio output while the tone search sca...

  • Page 76: Maintenance

    Maintenance the inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use. In the unlikely event of problems, please contact your dealer or our repair facility. In the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please co...

  • Page 77: Specifications

    Specifications general frequency range : tx 136 - 174 mhz (asian version) 144 - 148 mhz (usa version) rx 136 - 174 mhz channel step : 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 khz standard repeater shift : ±600 khz frequency stability : better than ±10 ppm [–4 °f to +140 °f (–20 °c to +60 °c)] modes of emission : f...

  • Page 78: After-Market Services

    After-market services the warranty period is 3 years from the date of purchase the warranty certification is enclosed with the product. Malfunction resulting from normal use of the product in accordance with the operating manual instructions, shall be repaired free-of-charge within a 3-year period f...

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    1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by yaesu musen 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...

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    Printed in china copyright 2017 yaesu musen co., ltd. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of yaesu musen co., ltd. Yaesu musen co., ltd. Tennozu parkside building 2-5-8 higashi-shinagawa, shinagawa-ku, tokyo 140-0002 japan yaesu usa 6125 phyllis dr...