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Yaesu FT-4XE Operating Manual

Manual is about: VHF/UHF DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER

Summary of FT-4XE

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    Vhf/uhf dual band fm transceiver operating manual ft-4x r ft-4x e.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 about this manual ............................................................................................................ 1 quick guide ...........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 introduction thank you for purchasing this yaesu product. M ft-4xr/xe is a handheld transceiver for operation in the 144 mhz and 430 mhz amateur radio bands. M a bridged transless (btl) amplifier provides one full watt of audio, in spite of the transceiver’s small size. M two quick recall keys are...

  • Page 4: ①

    2 ① turning the power on rotate the until it clicks. ② adjusting the volume rotate the . ③ selecting the operating band press the . The operating frequency changes between the 144 mhz band, the 430 mhz band, and the fm radio broadcast band. ④ tuning the frequency press the or . ⑤ adjusting the squel...

  • Page 5: Controls & Connections

    3 controls & connections transceiver ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑩ ⑦ ① strap attachment ( 11) ② antenna jack (sma ) ( 11) ③ ptt switch ( 15) • press and hold the ptt switch to transmit, and release it to receive. • in the set mode, press the ptt switch to save the new setting and return to normal op...

  • Page 6: ⑥

    4 ⑥ function key ( 26 ) pressing the function key activates the “secondary” key function. Press and hold the function key enters the set mode. In the set mode, pressing the function key defines and saves the setting ⑦ battery pack ( 12) ⑧ pwr/vol knob • turn this control clockwise to turn the transc...

  • Page 7: Display

    5 display s meter ： displays the received signal strength po meter ： displays the transmit power level frequency / memory tag / pager set mode item vfo-a/b memory channel number home channel display memory bank icon description priority memory channel memory channel registered as a skip memory 24 re...

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    6 icon description appears when the dual receive (dw) function is enabled. 7 appears when the apo (automatic power-off) function is enabled. 26 appears when the bell function is enabled. 26 appears when the lock function is enabled. 16 appears when the memory bank function is enabled. 22 appears whe...

  • Page 9: The Keypad Functions

    7 the keypad functions key primary function (press key) secondary function (press f + key) third function (press and hold for over one second) vfo memory recall inputting memory tag function a c t i v a t e s t h e “secondary” key function ( ap- pears) a c t i v a t e s t h e “secondary” key functio...

  • Page 10: This Product Safely.

    8 safety precautions (be sure to read) be sure to read these important precautions, and use this product safely. Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or misuse of this product by the purchaser or any third party. Also, yaesu is not liable for damages caused through the ...

  • Page 11: Danger

    9 danger do not solder or short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack. A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition may result. Do not carry the battery pack together with a necklace, hairpin, or small metal objects. A short circuit can result. If thunder and lightening develop nearby when ...

  • Page 12: Caution

    10 caution do not dangle or throw the transceiver by holding its antenna. This may injure others and may also result in damage and failure of the transceiver. Do not use the transceiver in a crowded place. The antenna may strike others and result in a injury. Do not place this transceiver indirect s...

  • Page 13: Preparation

    11 preparation installing the antenna 1. Rotate the antenna clockwise until it is secured. Z do not hold or twist the upper part of the antenna when installing or removing it. To do so may break the conductors inside the antenna. Z do not key the transmit without installing the antenna. The transmit...

  • Page 14: Supplied Accessories

    12 supplied accessories and options supplied accessories • rechargeable li-ion battery pack (7.4v, 1,750mah) sbr-28li • ac adapter sad-20 * • rapid charger sbh-22 • antenna sra-15 • belt clip shb-18 • operating manual (this manual) • sbr-28li manual if any item is missing, contact the dealer from wh...

  • Page 15: Indication

    13 ● approximate operating time and remaining charge level indication approximate operating time for the transceiver with the fully charged lithium- ion battery pack (sbr-28li), and the indication of the remaining charge level of the battery is shown in the below table: frequency band band in use ch...

  • Page 16: Tuning to A Frequency

    14 tuning to a frequency ● press the [ ] key or [ ] key to tune the frequency. By pressing the function key and then press the [ ] key or [ ] key, the frequency will change in 1 mhz steps. ● the operating frequency may be entered directly from the keypad by pressing the numbered digits on the keypad...

  • Page 17: Transmission

    15 transmission 1. While pressing and holding the ptt switch, speak into the microphone. Tx/busy indicator lights red during the transmission. If the ptt switch is pressed when a frequency other than the amateur ham radio band is selected, an alarm tone (beep) will be emitted and “error” appears on ...

  • Page 18: Locking Keys and Ptt Switch

    16 locking keys and ptt switch 1. Press and hold the [ 6 ] key, “ lock ” is displayed on the lcd for one second, the “ ” icon appears on the lcd, and then the keys are locked. • the keys and the ptt switch may be selected to be locked using set mode [ 18 lock ]( 27). The default setting is the “ lk ...

  • Page 19: Repeater Operation

    17 repeater operation communicating via the repeater the transceiver includes an ars (automatic repeater shift) function which sets the repeater operation automatically when the receiver is tuned to the repeater frequency. 1. Set the downlink (output) frequency from the repeater. 2. “ ” or “ ” lcons...

  • Page 20: Using The Memory

    18 using the memory the ft-4xr/xe transceiver incorporates large-capacity memory channels that can register the operating frequency, communication mode, and other operational information. • 200 memory channels • 3 home channels • 10 pairs pms memory channel each memory channel can store the followin...

  • Page 21: Memory Recall

    19 registering to memory channels 1. Set the frequency and the communication mode. That are to be registered to a memory channel. 2. Press and hold the [ v/m ] key. A blank memory channel will be displayed auto- matically. 3. Press the [ ] key or [ ] key to select the desired channel number. 4. Inpu...

  • Page 22: Clearing Memories

    20 clearing memories press and hold the function key → press the or key → press the function key (confirms the setting) (enters the set mode) (select set mode "20 mem del") 1. Press the [ ] key or [ ] key to select the memory channel from which the data is to be cleared. 2. Press the function key. “...

  • Page 23: Memory Channel Scanning

    21 memory channel scanning the receiver may be set to scan memory channels: 1. While operating in the vfo mode, press the [ v/m ] key to enter the memory mode. 2. Press and hold the [▲] key or [▼] key. Scanning starts of the memory channels begins. If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the bac...

  • Page 24: Split Memory

    22 for additional details on the following functions, refer to the advanced manual which may be downloaded from the yaesu website. Split memory two different frequencies, one for receive and another for transmit, may be stored in one memory channel. Using memory tag memory name tags may be assigned ...

  • Page 25: Programmed Vfo Scan

    23 programmed vfo scan the scan condition may be selected for vfo scanning. 1. Press the [ v/m ] key to enter the vfo mode. 2. Press and hold the [ #band ] key. 3. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the bandwidth for programmed vfo scanning. Display description band (default setting) the scanner wil...

  • Page 26: Skip Memory Channel

    24 weather alert scan (in the usa) 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-4xr/xe will check the weather broadcast chan...

  • Page 27: Convenient Functions

    25 convenient functions vox operation the vox system provides automatic transmit/receive switching based on voice input. With the vox system enabled, you do not need to press the ptt switch in order to transmit. Optional vox earpiece microphone (ssm-512b) is also available. Vfo split mode two differ...

  • Page 28: Using Set Mode

    26 using set mode the set mode permits configuring the various functions according to individual operating needs and preferences. 1. Press and hold the function key. The previously selected set mode item is displayed. 2. Press the [▲] key or [▼] key to select the desired set mode item. 3. Press the ...

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    27 no. Set mode item description selectable options (options in bold are the default settings) 8 cw wrt sets the cw id during arts operation. Id= ------ (6 characters) default: blank 9 dc vlt displays the voltage. (voltage) 10 dcs.Cod sets the dcs code rx and tx. 104 dcs codes / off default: 023 r /...

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    28 no. Set mode item description selectable options (options in bold are the default settings) 28 rf sql adjusts the rf squelch threshold level. Off / s-1 / s-2 / s-3 / s-4 /s-5 / s-6 / s-8 / s-full 29 rpt.Ars turns the ars function on/off. Ars.On / ars.Off 30 rpt.Frq sets the repeater shift width. ...

  • Page 31: Caution!

    29 restoring to defaults (reset) / setting the preferred operating mode the following reset or preferred operating modes may be selected. 1. Turn the transceiver off . 2. Press and hold the moni/t.Call key and the ptt switch simultaneously, while turning the transceiver on. 3. When the lcd backlight...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    30 specifications ● general frequency range rx: 136 - 174 mhz, 400 - 480 mhz tx: 136 - 174 mhz (asian version) 144 - 146 mhz (european version) 144 - 148 mhz (usa version) 400 - 480 mhz (asian version) 430 - 440 mhz (european version) 430 - 450 mhz (usa version) fm broadcast: 65 - 108 mhz channel st...

  • Page 33: ● Receiver

    31 ● receiver circuit type : direct-conversion sensitivity : 0.2 μv for 12 db sinad (140 - 150 mhz, nfm) 0.2 μv for 12 db sinad (420 - 470 mhz, nfm) selectivity (-6 db/-60 db) : fm, nfm ±25 khz / 12.5 khz af output : 800 mw (16 Ω for thd 10 % 7.4 v dc) internal speaker 800 mw (16 Ω for thd 10 % 7.4 ...

  • Page 34: Yaesu Limited Warranty

    32 yaesu limited warranty limited warranty is valid only in the country/region where this product was originally purchased. On-line warranty registration: thank you for buying yaesu products! We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years! Please register your product at www.Ya...

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    33 j. To the fullest extent permitted by law, yaesu musen shall not be responsible for any implied warranty with respect to this product. K. If the original retail purchaser timely complies with the warranty procedures described below, and yaesu musen elects to send the purchaser a re- placement pro...

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    34 1. Changes or modifications to this device that are 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 ...

  • Page 37: Note

    35 note.

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    36 note.

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    Eu declaration of conformity we, yaesu musen co. Ltd of tokyo, japan, hereby declare that this radio equipment ft-4xe is in full compliance with eu radio equipment directive 2014/53/eu. The full text of the declaration of conformity for this product is available to view at http://www.Yaesu.Com/jp/re...

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    Copyright 2018 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 drive, cypress, ca ...