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Yaesu FT-51R Owner's Manual

Other manuals for FT-51R: Technical Supplement, Technical Supplement
Manual is about: Dual Band FM Paging Transceiver

Summary of FT-51R

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    Ft-51r dual band fm paging transceiver.

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    Contents specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ars (automatic repeater shift) 28 memory storage 29 recalling memories 30 call channel memory 31 tuning & masking memories 32 accessories & options list , . . . . . . . 4 controls & connectors . . . . . . . . . . 5 top & front panel 5 side pa...

  • Page 3: Ft-51R Dual-Band

    Ft-51r dual-band fm hand-held paging transceiver congratulations on the purchase of your yaesu amateur transceiver! Whether this is your first rig, or if yaesu equipment is already the backbone of your station, rest assured that your transceiver will provide many hours of operat- ing pleasure for ye...

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    Twin vfos and 40 programmable memories (including an instant-recall call channel) are available on each band. Memories can be tagged with an 8-character alphanumeric name and this name can be displayed instead of the frequency (the naming feature can be turned off to expand memory capacity to 60 per...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications general frequency range: (rx) 110-180 mhz 420-470 mhz channel steps: 5, 10,12.5,15,20,25 & 50 khz repeater shift: , (programmable) emission type: f2 supply voltage: current consumption: auto power off: 200 200 (saver on): (saver off): 52 49 (85 dual-rx) rx tx antenna (bnc jack): yha-5...

  • Page 6: Accessories  Options List

    Accessories options list rechargeable ni-cd batte y packs other accessories fnb-31 4.8 v, 600 fnb-33 4.8 v, 1200 fnb-35 7.2 v, 900 csc-67 soft case for fnb-38 9.6 v, 600 mobile fan) fba-14 battery case for 4 aa-size dry-cells csc-66 soft case for fba-14, fnb-33, -35, -38 dual-slot rapid charger nc-5...

  • Page 7: Controls  Connectors

    Controls connectors top front panel 4 2 3 (1) antenna jack this bnc jack accepts the supplied yha-55 flexible antenna, or another antenna designed to provide impedance on 2-m 70-cm. (2) ear jack this 3.5-mm mini phone jack provides audio output for an optional ear- phone or (impedance is the interna...

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    0 -1 1 -1 2 \ - sets the threshold at which received signals (or noise) open the squelch. It should nor- mally be set just to the point where noise is silenced ( vhf or uh f lamp is off) when the . Channel is clear. (7) front panel keys these keys generate dtmf during transmission (except ( call), ,...

  • Page 9: Side

    (11) lamp switch press to illuminate the display and keypad for 5 seconds when operating in the dark. Press first if you want the lamp to stay on (until you press the switch again). (12) lcd (liquid crystal display) see the graphic on the next page for descrip- tions of the display icons and indicat...

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    Lcd indications ctcss encode ctcss encode memory ctcss rptr memory ctcss rptr apo scan skip decode ift power scan skip decode shift t i er ctcss t s q low skip dtmf decoder on indicator paging enabled one-touch main dtmf decoder paging enabled channel on for paging indicator \ paging message dtmf pa...

  • Page 11: Batteries  Chargers

    Batteries chargers accessories the requires the fnb-38 9.6-volt re- chargeable ni-cd battery pack for the full 5-watt transmitter power output. However, where slightly lower maximum power output is practi- cal, the 7.2-volt fnb-35 (providing 4 watts) and the 4.8-volt fnb-31 and fnb-33 ni-cd packs (1...

  • Page 12: Mobile Power Adapter

    Mobile power adapter the adapter provides operating and battery charging voltage from an automobile electrical system or other dc source. Designed for the car door or dashboard, it allows convenient and safe mobile operation. Dual flex- ible latching arms facilitate easy insertion and removal of the...

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    Battery removal replacement make sure the power is switched off, and re- move the protective soft case, if used. Grasp the transceiver horizontally with your left hand, so your thumb is on the battery release slide button. Move the button in the direction shown by the arrow, while using your right h...

  • Page 14: Spea

    Spea hones a can increase operating con- venience and extend communications range. Each is equipped with a dual plug connector which mates with the ear and jacks on the top panel of the transceiver, disabling the inter- nal speaker and microphone. The cable lets you clip the transceiver to your belt...

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    Tsetabc lowdef save ghi step prs amute tuv normal function enter digit 1 enter digit 2 enter digit 3 enter digit 4 enter digit 5 enter digit 6 enter digit 7 enter digit 8 enter digit 9 enter digit 0 ft-51 r key functions alt function (after pressing - icon displayed for 5 secs. Toggles ctcss mode: t...

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    Key functions (continued) from vfo: recall last-used memory chan- nel. From memory: enable memory tuning - appears at display bottom. Enable alternate function of following key pressed within 5 seconds displayed). From vfo: select vfo “a” or from memory: select last-used vfo. Jump to call channel, l...

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation this chapter describes the various transceiver functions tutorially. After studying these de- scriptions, keep the operator’s quick code sheet handy to refresh your memory. Prelimina y steps before operating the ft-51r the first time: charge the battery pack completely (if using ni-cd batt...

  • Page 18: Keypad Beeper

    Keypad beeper you can turn the keypad beeper on and off press then rotate the dial until to toggle the beeper if you lock the keypad (as described on page 37) with the beeper enabled, each key sounds a different tone for as long as it is held. Press the ptt or to return to the display to normal. A s...

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    Bled ibed icon (if on the dual receive is active only when a sub chan- nel is displayed; the button selects which band or bands appear in the main and sub chan- nel displays. Transmission is only possible on the main channel, but both receivers can be set to frequencies in the same band in any combi...

  • Page 20: Frequency Selection Modes

    While setting the squelch, appears fol- lowed by a blanked segment (inverse of the vol- ume setting display) on the bargraph meter, indicating the present squelch level. Be- low the third segment (approx.), the or uhf led glows green, indicating the squelch is open. To set the squelch: after setting...

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    A memory mode. In this mode, the dial, keys and scanning function select stored memo- ries. The ft-51r provides up to 70 memories with 2 call-channel memories (plus 8 purpose memories), each of which can store re- peater shift direction, ctcss settings, and separate receive and transmit frequencies....

  • Page 22: Frequency

    Some user help messages appear as soon as a key is pressed (such as entering a frequency di- rectly), while others only appear with 2nd-level functions selected key) or set-mode func- tions these are covered in detail later, but you should be aware of them now. Frequency step selection you can selec...

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    I your be as entry. Ncy to could 011 5 12.5125 20 50 1 invalid, others are rounded to nearest valid 12.5- or 25-khz channel. Valid, but 5, 12.5 or 25 channels cannot be entered*. Only. Ing either hold for repeated step- ping), or press @@ and turn the dial. Default channel (tuning) steps are 25 for ...

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    Spectrum scope display indications \ markers (8) signal activity strong center channel no'signa single stacked "zeros" marker activity spectrum scope operation the spectrum scope allows viewing operat- ing activity on channels above or below the cur- rent operating channel in either the vfo or mr (m...

  • Page 25: Transmitting

    Visible bandwidth 10-khz channel steps 70 i i i i i i i i i i i 144.970 145.000 145,040 center frequency i i i i i i i 444.925 445.000 visible bandwidth 25-khz channel steps 175 i i i i comparison of spectrum scope visible bandwidth when operating from a vfo, eight channels are viewed per sweep. The...

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    Versations or with a personal autopatch), refer to the next section - duplex operation. In european versions, press the oval just be- low the ptt switch to transmit a 1750-hz burst tone to access repeaters that require it. Transmitter power selection to select low power settings, press with displaye...

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    Although you can turn down the sub-channel volume each time you transmit (inconvenient), or use a headset or external speaker-mic with earphone attached (cumbersome), an easy way to obtain hassle-free operation is to use the du- plex function of the ft-51r. The duplex function has three selectable m...

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    Sub-channel receiver mute with dual receive capability, there will be many instances when audio from both receivers will be heard simultaneously. Aside from be oc- casionally annoying, you might also miss impor- tant information such as a qth or callsign from the desired station. The mute feature en...

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    Tune the display to 447.50 (to receive on the repeater output frequency). Rpt mno press once. A appears at the top of the display (if not, press again until it does). When the channel is clear, press the and send your callsign. The display shifts to 442.50 while you transmit. Of course this above ex...

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    Automatic repeater shift the ars (automatic repeater shift) feature in the ft-51r activates repeater offset automat- ically whenever you tune to the standard re- peater subband. With this feature enabled, a small or at the upper center of the dis- play indicates that repeater shift is active (with- ...

  • Page 31: Memo

    Memo y storage by default, the ft-51r offers 40 programma- ble memory channels for each band. These con- sist of 35 regular memories along with 5 special-purpose memories. Each memory is i , l i , and . Alpha- numeric names (up to eight characters in length) can be entered in place of the default la...

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    To store a frequency in memory: select the desired frequency (and repeater split manually, if desired) in the vfo mode as already described. Hold (until a second beep sounds). The icon appears blinking. Within five seconds of pressing turn the dial or press or to select the desired memory for storag...

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    Recalling memories in confirming the results of the last example, we used to change from the vfo mode to the memories after they were stored. The chan- nel number appears at the display bottom when- ever operating on a memory. After at least one memory has been stored, you can for operation using th...

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    Press and hold the switch while pressing @once more momentarily (this does not key the transmitter). Whenever you recall a separate transmit fre- quency memory, appear together above the appropriate t frequency display. Again, you can press (rev) to display the transmit frequency, and the shift symb...

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    Ess to nories at hem any press blinks). Memory ed or by hold the finish. En the naming memories you can assign alphanumeric names up to 8 characters long to the memories, and have those memories displayed by name rather than frequency. Memories that have not been named are still displayed in the usu...

  • Page 36: Scanning

    34 on the left panel of the radio to clear the name, then note: named are memories (using dia l or however, appears in place of the name until memory tuning is canceled. Scanning before scanning, make sure the squelch is set to silence you start scanning or for second. If the transceiver is in the v...

  • Page 37: Limits

    Table s the loses e must the press select select ptt you can stop the scanner by press- ing the switch, or the = keys, which will leave operation on the scanning is also halted by but op- eration shifts to the respective new frequency, in these cases. Memo y skip scanning when you have some very act...

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    Example: to limit reception to 445.0 - 446.9 tune a vfo to any channel between 445.000 and 445.095 tune the dial so that the desired pms memory channel (let's use in this example) appears in the lower display, and then press again momentarily. The displayed frequency is now stored to provide a lower...

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    Onds the displayed frequency and channel number shift to the priority memory briefly while the receiver checks for a signal. As long as no signal appears on the priority memory to open the squelch, you can tune, transmit and receive on the vfo, or select other memories (memory labels are displayed o...

  • Page 40: Lamp Illumination Settings

    Lamp illumination settings momentarily pressing the l amp switch lights the lcd and keypad for 5 seconds. If you want to toggle the lamp on and off), press before pressing the lamp switch. Scan lamp if you want the keypad lcd to momentar- ily light after the receiver pauses on activity dur- ing scan...

  • Page 41: Ctcss

    Ctcss operation the ft-51r can be used to access repeaters that require a ctcss (continuous, subaudible) tone, and to silently monitor for calls on busy channels. The encode function superim- poses a subaudible tone (at a frequency too low to be heard) on the transmitted carrier. The de- code " - to...

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    Ats (auto tone search) operation if you hear signals which you suspect (or know) are using ctcss, but are unsure which tone frequency is being used, you can activate automatic tone search to determine the fre- quency of the to enable ats, press and listen for the resulting if you hear one low-pitche...

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    ”ctcss bell” paging ctcss bell operation is an extension of the ctcss function described above: incoming subaudible tones open the squelch. However, it adds two features to make this semi-private operation more convenient: (1) the ctcss bell mode displays above the respective band’s frequency displa...

  • Page 45: Dtmf  Code

    Code c disabled the ringer). Just press once to turn it off. If you have set up normal tone squelch operation beforehand, you can continue your qso. You cannot store the ctcss bell mode selec- tion in a memory, although you can store differ- ent ctcss tones and states. Dtmf code squelch paging the f...

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    Quence, your squelch opens and stays open until a few seconds after the end of their transmission. In the code squelch mode, you must first store and then manually select the one code memory holding the 3-digit dtmf code required to open your squelch (as described on the following pages). Also, in t...

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    If the paging code received is not your persona2 code, but matches one of those stored in code memories 1-9, the transceiver still responds as before, but the display now shows the code memory of the station that was paged (rather than the calling station’s id. , i - dtmf code memories individual id...

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    Dtmf code monitoring when a 3-digit dtmf code is received while either code squelch or dtmf paging is active, it is automatically written into code memory c. By selecting this code memory as described be- low, you can view what dtmf code was last heard, whether or not it opened your squelch. Storing...

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    After pressing to activate code setting you can press to toggle dtmf squelch paging capability on and off. When on, that is, when the decoder is enabled to receive pag- ing calls with this code memory, a small underbar appears beneath the code memory digit. Code memory enabled for paging only enable...

  • Page 50: Paging

    If you press your ptt switch after receiving a page, the transceiver sends the other station’s id code, a dtmf ”star” followed by your own 3-digit personal id code (code memory all automatically, and then resets the radio to re- ceive another call. Unless you are using the trigger paging func- tion ...

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    Trigger paging this feature is designed to overcome the in- convenience of having to manually switch to and from code squelch mode when responding to a page. It can only be used between transceiv- ers equipped with this feature: such as the yaesu ft-530 and ft-7200. To activate trigger paging, press...

  • Page 52: Sending

    There are two choices of automatic response - answer-back and page forwarding. As mentioned before, the answer-back mode acknowledges a received page by ”paging back” the calling sta- tion (just as if you manually selected their 3-digit code and pressed the ptt ). Page forwarding takes a received dt...

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    Is used for incoming (received) message storage. Once received, these messages are automatically stored to be recalled and viewed later. Message are sent using a simple format: the message text is composed of up to twelve dtmf characters, always preceded by and ending with a dtmf ”#” character, as s...

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    Selecting message operation when sending messages, you can also have your id included; else pears at the left of the display indicating if one or both are to be sent (and displayed). Likewise, while receiving, this selection determines if the id will be correctly formatted and displayed when a messa...

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    With your id entered, you can repeat this procedure to the remaining memory slots (use to select a message slot) with any messages you like. Note that is only displayed when the slot reserved for this purpose is selected. Sending messages before sending a message, you must first in- form the other s...

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    Receiving messages to receive a message, ensure or id is displayed in the left of the as explained before. If not, press to activate the desired message function. After receiving a cor- rectly formatted dtmf message string, several things happen: the message is automatically stored into an open slot...

  • Page 57: Erasing

    Messages subsequently received continu- ously overwrite previously full slots on a first-in, first-ou t order, unless single message storage is selected. In this case messages are not stored, and in the display, (ex- plained later). To view messages, press recall message slots using the but- tons, t...

  • Page 58: Customizing

    Customizing settings the way the transceiver's ringer responds when a ctcss bell, dtmf paging or dtmf message call is received depends on the ringer configuration you select. Three types of ringer melodies are available: internal melody (factory-programmed) user-programmed melody morse code annuncia...

  • Page 59: Dtmf Auto-Dial Memories

    Dtmf auto-dial memories ten memories, numbered 0 9, store dtmf tone sequences of up to 15 digits each. These can be used for remote dtmf control sequences or telephone numbers for auto-patching systems. Memories 0 & 9 are reserved for a special pur- pose, and are covered later. A special mode must b...

  • Page 60: Dtmf Auto-Dial Memories

    Dtmf auto-dial memories ten memories, numbered 0 - 9, store dtmf tone sequences of up to 15 digits each. These can be used for remote dtmf control sequences or telephone numbers for auto-patching systems. Memories 0 & 9 are reserved for a special pur- pose, and are covered later. A special mode must...

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    Auto-dial memory playback you can manually check the contents of dtmf auto-dial memories while is dis- played: hold for 1/2 second, then press any num- bered key (to change the display to auto-dial memories). Turn the keys to select the desired auto-dial memory then use the dial to select individual...

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    Press and hold for then press to enter the a/n naming mode. Autodial memories are pre-named as i etc. The first character's place of the name starts blinking, and you can enter the charac- ters of a (as shown below). N i \ use the dial to select characters and the (rev) button to move places. When f...

  • Page 63: Knob

    Chord as you enter the digits (notes), the blin ing serial digits place at the left side of the display increments automatically as the entered notes are displayed at bottom. You can enter pauses between notes ing (rev). If you make a mistake, press (band) as necessary to backstep to the incorrect e...

  • Page 64: Other Dtmf Settings

    Other dtmf settings the following are additional setting func- tions of the dtmf keypad that you can custom- ize to your own preference. Dtmf paging code speed you can toggle the dtmf paging code speed. The default tone duration (fast) is 50 ms (11 dig- its per second). This can be changed to 100 du...

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    Alpha-numeric special character key code table to name dtmf (auto-dial) memories: press to display 2. Press for then the number of the memory to be named. 3. Press for 112 then 4. Use dial to choose characters, press to enter. Press to finish. To name channel memories: 1. Recall memory channel to be...

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    Set mode functions and selections display .......... Dispiay ................... . Function transfer vousql control to top-panel rotary dial knob. Select single or continuous message storage. Enableldisable scan lamp (while paused) select front panel locking scheme. 37 enable/disable keypad beeper. ...

  • Page 67: Power-On

    Power-on settings some transceiver default operational settings can be enabled/disabled, changed or reset using a power-on procedure. This requires holding a particular key (or key combination) depressed while turning the transceiver on, as outline in the table below. For detailed explanations on ho...

  • Page 68: Appendix

    Appendix extending battery life how long nicd batteries last between charges or replacement depends largely on your operating habits, and how you care for the bat- tery pack. The ft-51r offers several ways to conserve battery power, and extend the life of each charge. Knowing how to use these featur...

  • Page 69: 3.3

    You can select from seven receiver sleep (power-down) durations, ranging from 300 ms to 1 second, or else enable the abs (automatic battery saver) mode, which senses channel activity and automatically adjusts the moni- tor/sleep time ratio according to recent operat- ing history. Refer the table bel...

  • Page 70

    Refer to the table on page 24 for power levels with respect to battery voltage. The tx save feature is not enabled from the fac- tory but can be turned on as follows: then use the dial to select press to toggle save or f (default). Press the ptt to return the display to normal. Notice that appears d...

  • Page 71

    With dtmf encoders but do have ctcss, tone squelch can be used to make a quiet channel on a crowded frequency. Earphones & speaker/mics using the lowest possible volume setting minimizes current drain while receiving. You can hold the transceiver up to your ear and re- duce the volume to minimum, bu...

  • Page 72

    Cross-band repeater settings the ft-51r can be set up to operate as a featured cross-band repeater with a simple power-on procedure. This feature is useful for field-day, club station or emergency operation in remote areas, and for cross-band linking. How- ever, remember these few points before usin...

  • Page 73

    Rpt mno for bi-directional cross band repeat, hold while turning on the power. In this case you do not need to press to select the main channel, as this changes de- band pending on which channel the input signal is received on. The automatically switches to show which channel the ft-51r is transmit-...

  • Page 74: Transceiver Cloning

    Transceiver cloning you can transfer all data stored in one ft-51r to another set automatically by a cloning proce- dure. This requires a user-constructed cable to connect the ear jacks on the two transceivers as shown below. I i i i i i i i i tip tip construct a clone cable and in- sert into the ea...

  • Page 75: Packet Radio Connections

    Packet radio connections connect the ear and mic jacks to your tnc anf ft-51r as shown below. Mic jack imped- ance is 2 and maximum input is 300 ear jack impedance is 8 ohms, and maximum output is 2 supply). Refer to the documentation supplied with your tnc for final audio adjustments and opera tion...

  • Page 76: In Case

    In case of problems don’t worry if you find ft-51r operation somewhat complicated at first. You might find yourself temporarily lost, at least until you have had the chance to learn the various functions of the display and keys. This section provides some tips to help you navigate the various displa...

  • Page 77

    Resetting the cpu as a last resort, if you are unable to gain control of the transceiver, the ft-51r can be reset from the keypad to clear all settings, memories, channel step and repeater shifts defaults. Just press and hold the and together while turning the transceiver on. Display test tsetabc to...

  • Page 78: Yaesu

    Yaesu performance without yaesu musen co., ltd. C.P.0. Box 1500, tokyo, japan yaesu u.S.A. 17210 edwards rd., cerritos, california 90703 u.S.A. Yaesu europe b.V. Snipweg 3. 1118dn schiphol, the netherlands yaesu u k ltd. Unit 2, maple grove business centre lawrence rd., hounslow, middlesex tw4 uk co...