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Yaesu FT-50R Instruction Manual

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Summary of FT-50R

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    Dual-band amateur hand-held transceiver with digital voice recorder option.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents description accessories and options optional ftt-12 keypad control and connectors display indications specifications before you begin getthg started basic operation frequency selection modes (vfo and mr) sub display options, tuning, transmitting vfo duplex mode extended recption, wfm sql, a...

  • Page 3: Description

    The ft-5or compact fm hand-held transceiver pro- vides up to 5 watts of transmitter output on the 2-m and 70-cm amateur bands. The optional ftt-12 key- pad provides tone systems and digital voice func- tions, while the standard version includes digital code squelch (dcs) encoding and decoding, ctcss...

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    Store tuning steps, tone selections, and transmit power level. Standard channel steps from 5 to 50 khz, plus l-mhz steps, are available for tuning. You can assign 4-character names to memories. Also include is a dcs encoder/decoder (104 codes), and a 39-tone ctcss (continuous tone-coded squelch syst...

  • Page 5: Keypads

    Accessories & options keypads ftt-11 (supplied as standard) ftt-12 dtmf keypad with digital recording, ctcss decode, and dtmf paging and dtmf code squelch rechargeable ni-cd battery packs fnb-40 6.0 v, 650 mah fnb-41 9.6 v, 600 mah fnb-42 9.6 v, 1100 mah fnb-49 6.0 v, 600 mah ni-cd battery chargers ...

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    Ftt-12 keypad d u a l b a n d 4 save 5 a p 0 6 rpt 7 s t e p 6 tx save 9 b e e p c c o s q l v f o d w c l - - - - ftt-12 ftt-12 only the optional ftt-12 keypad offers additional trans- ceiver functions, as shown in the chart below. See your yaesu dealer for pricing and availability. Functions dcs &...

  • Page 7: Batteries  & Chargers

    Batteries & chargers the ft-50r requires the fnb-41 or fnb-42 9.6~volt rechargeable nicd battery packs for full 5-watt transmitter power output. However, where slightly lower maximum power output is acceptable, the 6- volt fnb-40 and -49 ni-cd packs offer smaller size and lighter weight. Any nicd pa...

  • Page 8: Vc-23 Vox

    Replace all four batteries, paying attention to the polarity indicated inside the case. To replace the battery case panel, align the two notches at the bottom edge first, then press the top edge into the case. Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable ni-cd packs, and do not install rechargeabl...

  • Page 9: Top

    Controls & connectors top & front panel the outer ring adjusts receiver volume, and the inner knob tunes, selects memories and other menu functions and settings. This led glows red when transmitting, and green when the noise squelch is open (channel busy) dur- ing reception. This sma jack accepts th...

  • Page 10

    The (lower) lamp button illuminates the display when operating in the dark. This 4-mm coaxial jack accepts 5-13 vdc at 2a, via the e-dc-5b cable, to power the transceiver from an external supply. We recommend using this jack only with the optional cable. This q-conductor, 3.5-mm mini phone jack pro-...

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    Display indications home channel ctcss ctcss digital alt. Key functions active page code enable dtmf autodial rx signal strength dw skip code __ . Auto power off weak battery voltage memory scan skip dtmf paging battery ctcss bell trigger paging squelch p o w e r s a v e r.

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    Specifications general receiver frequency range (mhz): circuit type: double-conversion superheterodyne (transmit) , (receive)* channel steps: emission type: . Supply voltage: current consumption: antenna (sma jack): case size (wh d): weight (approx.): 144 ~ 148,430 ~ 450 ifs: 45.1 mhz & 455 khz 76 ~...

  • Page 13: A Few Notes On Safety

    Before you begin a few notes on safety when properly cared for, the ft-s5or should provide many years of operating pleasure. However, please read the following items concerning its use: battery charging rechargeable batteries contain encapsulated nicd (nickel cadmium) or nimh (nickel metal hydride) ...

  • Page 14

    Exposure to water while the ft-50r utilizes a water-resistant “clam- shell” design with rubber o-rings to seal out moisture, common sense must prevail...Should the radio be- come exposed to water, use a soft cloth to wipe off any excess drops. If for any reason the radio is submersed, do not turn it...

  • Page 15: First Steps

    Getting started first steps before operating the transceiver the first time: charge the battery pack completely (if using a rechargeable pack). If using an fba-15 dry-cell battery case, install alkaline batteries as described on page 5. Mount the battery pack on the back of the radio: hold it with t...

  • Page 16: Powering On

    Powering on to turn the transceiver on, push in the orange pwr button for second. If the radio has not been used before, the display should appear like that below. The larger frequency readout is the main channel, while the smaller one to the right is called the sub channel. The symbol indicates whi...

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    Let’s start by setting the receiver squelch: hold (> 0.5 sec.) the knob down until the beep sounds, then turn the knob (if necessary) to select -or-. ---- funqtion # s a v e - - - the name or abbreviation at the left is the function title, with its number displayed to the right. You can turn the kno...

  • Page 18: The Keypad

    The keypad the standard ftt-11 keypad permits quick access to the most commonly-used transceiver functions. The optional ftt-12 keypad adds digital voice re- cording/playback, dtmf code squelch and ctcss decode capability. -- band \ 1 page 2 code lw lck 4save 5ap0 6 c c 7 step 8 tx save 9 beep osql ...

  • Page 19: Your First Q S O

    Your first q s o adjusting the volume turn the outer ring of the knob on the top panel control to adjust the volume. If there is no signal, you can override the squelch by holding the center button (on the left side below the ptt switch), to set the volume on background noise. Squelch setting to adj...

  • Page 20

    This angle of ptt switch actuation is designed to be ergonomically optimum when the radio is being held in the palm of your hand. When you transmit, the busy/tx led turns red, and all or a few of the meter bar-segments appear, de- pending on your transmit power. One of four power output levels can b...

  • Page 21: Frequency Selection Modes

    Basic operation frequency selection modes there are two frequency selection modes. These affect the behavior of the knob and keys when tuning or keying in frequencies, scanning coverage, and the right half of the display. V f o use this to tune around for clear or active channels. As mentioned befor...

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    Sub display options tuning steps the right side of the (with the smaller digits) channel (tuning) steps can be set to match the is referred to as the sub-display. It normally displays standard channel spacing in your region: typically 25 the channel selection for vfo b; however, you can khz on uhf (...

  • Page 23

    Last longer and you cause minimum interference by using the lowest level possible. Note that if you decide to change the power settings on a memorized channel, you must first re-load that memory (otherwise it reverts to the original memo- rized power level the next time it is recalled). Vfo duplex m...

  • Page 24: Extended Reception

    Extended reception introduction addition to amateur band operation, the ft-50r offers extended receiver tuning and scanning. This feature may not be available in all countries and all transceiver versions please check with your dealer. While operating from vfo a or b, each momentary press of the kno...

  • Page 25: Repeater Operation

    If you would like to disable the auto-mode selection: hold the knob down for second, then turn it to select 3 i . Press it again to display the default setting, then rotate the knob to select or (reception de- faults to narrow for frequencies). Press the ptt to save the setting and exit reception mo...

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    Repeater shift when a repeater shift is active, either or ap- pears in the display. If neither appears when tuned to a repeater output frequency, you can activate the shift manually: hold the knob down for second, turn it to select , then, press it to display the current shift. Repeater input track ...

  • Page 27

    Memorv storing and displaying memories when you store a memory, the current tuning step, displayed receive frequency, repeater shift, transmit- ter power level, dcs, and ctcss tone settings are copied into a memory slot. The slots are labeled numerically from 1 to 100 and through u5, for and upper l...

  • Page 28

    Mr -> vfo (copying a memory into a vfo) after storing memories, you may want to copy one back to a vfo. You can copy the current memory into the last-used vfo by holding for second, and pressing home memory although invisible to the procedures just described, the home memory can be instantly recalle...

  • Page 29: Scanning

    Scanning before scanning, ensure the squelch is closed. You can scan either stored memories, or each vfo at the selected tuning step. To scan memories, first recall mr operation (press momentarily), then hold for second. To scan a vfo (press mo- mentarily to select vfo or then press and hold for sec...

  • Page 30: (Preset

    (preset and scanning) you can set the transceiver to tune or scan on/y within a preset band. Ten special memories (which form five preset pairs when programmed) are avail- able for pts operation. Each pair , and define a preset. Tuning and scanning range, with an upper and lower limit stored in a “l...

  • Page 31: Advanced Operation

    Advanced operation dual watch dual watch receives on the main channel while checking for stations on the sub channel. If activity is detected, operation shifts there while the signal is present. There are four dual watch choices, as out- lined below in the table: mode dual watch operation main chann...

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    Sub channels briefly switch as this occurs). For dual watch, the sub channel is sampled much faster (every 200 ms), and this checking is “transparent” to the operator. If a signal appears on the subchannel, two beeps sound, the receiver jumps to the subchannel, then the decimal on the display blinks...

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    Repeat the above step until all characters (up to four) are entered. To change any characters, press the knob momentarily to step the cursor through the characters to get to the one to change. Entered characters disappear when the cursor is on them, but reappear when the cursor moves. Hold the knob ...

  • Page 34: Memory-Only Mode

    Memory-only mode this allows operation only on stored memories, which are displayed by name (if any) at the left, and the memory channel number to the right. No fre- quency is displayed, and only hyphens appear if you haven’t assigned a name to a memory. Repeater shift and tone setting indicators ar...

  • Page 35: Modes

    Modes these systems allow silently monitoring until a call directed to you is received, and offer privacy on an otherwise busy channel. - - - ctcss tone squelch . - - . - . - - . . - - - - _ i - note ctcss decode (tone squelch) operation re- quires the optional ftt-12 keypad, and cannot be selected ...

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    Settings are stored in each memory along with other data. To change a programmed tone/code or state, recall the memory, change the value, and save the memory again. 118.8 156.7 025 145 271 454 516 74.4 77.0 123.0 127.3 026 0 5 4 116 251 413 455 523 627 723 031 032 0 3 6 0 6 5 071 0 7 2 1 2 125 131 1...

  • Page 37

    Tone/code scanning when using ctcss tone squelch required) or dcs, you can have the radio scan through the tones or codes to determine which one is present on a received signal. Before tone scanning, either tone squelch or dcs must be activated (press as necessary until either or is displayed). Pres...

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    Now, with your squelch code stored, you can activate dtmf code squelch operation: press then again until appears at the display bottom. When a call opens your squelch ( code blinks), you can begin your qso as normal. Dtmf code squelch “hangs” open for about three seconds after the re- ceived carrier...

  • Page 39

    Programming dtmf paging code memories before using dtmf paging, you will need to store your id code in code memory p to receive private calls (you may have already done this, as this slot is also used for dtmf code squelch operation see page 35). Afterwards, you can store up to six other codes of yo...

  • Page 40: Operation

    Operation receiving dtmf paging calls page the only difference between receiving private and group paging calls is how the transceiver responds when the call is decoded. To set up to receive dtmf paging calls, you must first turn on this feature: press so that page appears. If the ringer is enabled ...

  • Page 41

    To send a page call: press and turn the knob to select (dis- play) the code memory of the station you want to page. Press the ptt to exit. You haven’t done so already, press to enable the dtmf paging mode ( page ). Make sure the channel is clear, and press the ptt (follow with your callsign, of cour...

  • Page 42

    To enable auto-respond paging: recall , press the knob momentarily, then turn it to select . Press the knob momentarily again to display the current answer-back mode: , or turn the knob to select the desired mode, then press the to save the change and exit. Now, with either auto-respond mode enabled...

  • Page 43

    Arts auto range transpond system this system uses dcs signaling to inform you when you and another arts-equipped station are within communications range. Both stations must first se- lect dcs operation using the same dcs code. The ringer can be activated or not, as desired whenever you push the ptt,...

  • Page 44

    With your operating frequency at the right, and with blinking. To cancel arts operation, press and then press down on the knob and hold it for second. Next, press then again, as neces- sary, to display the frequency at the left again, then press to finish. Arts modes in the previous arts description...

  • Page 45: Feature

    Arts polling speed you can increase the arts polling rate, to have the radio check propagation state more frequently, such as when one or both stations are mobile. Hold the knob for second, then turn it to display . Press the knob momentarily, and turn it to select (polling speed). Press the knob ag...

  • Page 46: Autodialer Playback

    If you make a mistake, hold the knob for %-second to clear all entries for that memory and re-enter all the d i g i t s , after entering the final digit, press the momen- tarily to revert to the edit display. You can turn the knob to review your stored number, or press the key corresponding to that ...

  • Page 47

    Digital voice recorder (requires the ftt-12 includes a digital voice recorder that stores one or two messages up to 20 seconds long. You can record messages by the microphone for, playback manually or automatically over the air, and you can manually or automatically record received signals. By defau...

  • Page 48

    Speaker playback to play back a message recorded as or i, hold for second. The left side of the display shows or to play back a message recorded as press and then hold for second. The left side of the display shows receiver recording to record a signal from the receiver: hold for second until or app...

  • Page 49

    Vmps (voice mail paging system) the dtmf paging and automatic recording ca- pability of the ftt-12 keypad may be utilized to allow the storage of “voice mail” in an ft-50r which is so equipped. A message of up to 20 seconds in length may be stored in your radio for later recall. To use this system, ...

  • Page 51: Extending

    Addendum extending life operating time depends largely on duty cycle, and how you care for the battery pack. The ft-50r offers several ways to conserve battery power, and extend the life of each charge. Apo (automatic power-off) obviously the best way to save battery life is to turn the set off when...

  • Page 52

    Transmit battery saver always use the lowest transmitter power necessary to maintain reliable communications (this may be the law in your country). As described on page 18, there are four t x power levels: high, low 1, low 2 and low 3. Activating tx save can reduce transmitter current drain even fur...

  • Page 53

    Lamp modes the (lower) lamp button illuminates the display when operating in the dark. By default, it lights for 5 seconds, but you can change it so that it lights (for 5 seconds) every time a key is pressed or the knob turned, or so that the lamp button turns the light on until you press it again. ...

  • Page 54

    To use the radio for packet, the receiver battery saver should be disabled (see page since the “sleep” periods used in power saving can cause packets to be missed. Construct a tnc interface cable as shown in the drawing, and connect the jack to your tnc. Impedance is 2 and maximum input is 300 ear i...

  • Page 55

    Cloning you can copy all memories and settings from one radio to another of the same type, as follows: set the squelch threshold level ) to below if necessary. Connect the jacks of the two radios to- gether using a cable with a plug at each end. With both radios turned off, turn each one on while ho...

  • Page 56

    C u s t o m i z a t i o n s mon switch function by default, pressing the middle switch on the left side of usa version transceivers disables the receiver squelch to monitor weak stations. In european trans- ceiver versions, this transmits a 1750 hz tone for repeater access instead. These functions a...

  • Page 57: Appendix

    Appendix menu function table menu # function page receiver squelch threshold i 7 tx power level i 8 alpha-numeric memory name 30 sub display option 20 auto repeater shift 23 simplex or duplex operation 24 t x shift (offset) 23 duplex (split) vfo operation 21 repeater input tracking 24 tuning step si...

  • Page 58

    1 recall/select dtmf code memories l-6. P . I , and activate dtmf autodialer. 43 select rx battery saver feature. 49 ia i enable/disable apo aa ( auto power off) feature. Select simplex or duplex t x offset) operation. 24 select default channel steps size tag memory for scan skip. 27.

  • Page 59

    Caution ! Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by yaesu musen could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. 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 dev...

  • Page 60: Y A E S U

    Y a e s u without yaesu musen co., ltd. L-20-2 shimomaruko, tokyo 146. Japan yaesu u.S.A. 17210 edwards rd., cerritos, ca 90703, u s a. Yaesu international division, central so 7270 nw 12th st, 320, miami, fl 33126, u s a yaesu europe b.V. 3. The netherlands uk ltd. Unit 2, maple grove business cent...

  • Page 61: About This Document

    About this document this document was scanned with a epson 636u scanner with using paintshop pro and converted into pdf with adobe acrobat 4.0 . The contents of this manual is copyright yaesu musen co. For a printed copy of this manual go to http://www.Yaesu.Com or email yaesuparts@yaesuusa.Com . Ht...