YAESU FT 2000 User Manual

HF/50 MHZ TRANSCEIVER
FT-2000
OPERATING MANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . .
The FT-2000 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfamiliar
to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efficiency from your FT-2000, we recommend that you read this
manual in its entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your new transceiver.
Before using your FT-2000, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You Begin” section of this manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur trans- try and Band Change, Speech Processor, IF Monitor for Voice
ceiver! Whether this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equipment is modes, CW Pitch control, CW Spot switch, Full CW QSK,
already the backbone of your station, rest assured that your adjustable IF Noise Blanker, and all-mode Squelch. Two TX/
transceiver will provide many hours of operating pleasure RX antenna ports, plus a receive-only antenna port, are pro-
for years to come. vided on the rear panel. Two key jacks are provided (one
each on the front and rear panels), and they may be config-
The FT-2000 is an elite-class HF transceiver providing ex-
ured independently for paddle input or connection to a straight
ceptional performance both on transmit and receive. The FT-
key or computer-driven keying interface. Both Digital Voice
2000 is designed for the most competitive operating situa-
Recording and CW Message Memory are provided.
tions, whether you primarily operate in contest, DX, or digi-
tal-mode environments. Frequency setup is extraordinarily simple on the FT-2000.
Besides direct frequency entry for both the Main and Sub
Built on the foundation of the popular FTDX9000 transceiver,
VFOs, separate keys are provided for band selection, and
and carrying the proud tradition of the FT-1000 series, the
each band key accesses three independent VFO frequency/
FT-2000 provides up to 100 Watts of power output on SSB,
mode/filter settings per band, so you can establish separate
CW, and FM (50 Watts AM carrier). Digital Signal Process-
VFO settings for three different parts of each band. The two
ing (DSP) is utilized throughout the design, providing lead-
(Main and Sub) VFOs allow simultaneous reception and dis-
ing-edge performance on both transmit and receive.
play of two different frequencies, even in different modes
Available as an option for the FT-2000 is the Data Manage- and with different IF bandwidths. Receiver audio can be com-
ment Unit (DMU-2000), which provides extensive display pletely or partially mixed, or monitored separately in each
capabilities via a user-supplied computer monitor. Included ear.
are Band Scope, Audio Scope, X-Y Oscilloscope, World
In addition, 99 memories are provided, each of which stores
Clock, Rotator Control, and extensive transceiver status dis-
its own mode and IF filter selection, in addition to frequency,
plays, in addition to station logging capability.
Clarifier offset, and scan-skip status. What's more, five quick-
For exceptional protection from strong nearby incoming sig- recall (“QMB”) memories can instantly store operational set-
nals, the Yaesu-exclusive VRF (Variable RF Front-End Fil- tings at the push of a button.
ter) serves as a high-performance Preselector-ideal for multi-
The built-in automatic antenna tuner includes 100 memories
operator contest environments. This filter is manually tuned,
of its own, automatically storing antenna matching settings
allowing the operator to optimize sensitivity or signal rejec-
for quick automatic recall later.
tion with the twist of a knob. And for then ultimate in re-
ceiver RF selectivity, the optional RF μTuning Kits may be Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with the
connected via the rear panel, providing extraordinarily sharp FT-2000, thanks to dedicated AFSK and FSK connection
selectivity to protect your receiver from close-in interference jacks on the rear panel. Optimization of the filter passbands,
on a crowded band. DSP settings, carrier insertion point, and display offset are
all possible via the Menu programming system.
In addition to the contribution of the VRF Preselector, su-
perb receiver performance is a result of direct lineage from The Yaesu CAT system provides a direct link to the trans-
the legendary FTDX9000, FT-1000D, and FT-1000MP. You ceiver CPU for computer control and customization of tun-
may select, in the front end, one of two RF preamplifiers, or ing, scanning, and other operating functions. The FT-2000
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) utilizing direct feed to includes a built-in data level converter for direction connec-
the first mixer, and/or three levels of RF attenuation in 6-dB tion to a personal computer serial port. Yaesu products are
steps. supported by most all of the leading contest and DX logging
programs, and the extensive programming protocol is de-
Dual Receive is built into every FT-2000. The Main receiver
scribed in the CAT System Manual, supplied with this trans-
utilizes DSP filtering, incorporating many of the features of
ceiver, if you wish to write your own software!
the FTDX9000, such as Variable Bandwidth, IF Shift, and
Passband Contour tuning. Digital Noise Reduction and Digi- Advanced technology is only part of the FT-2000 story. Ver-
tal Auto-Notch Filtering are also provided, along with a manu- tex Standard stands behind our products with a worldwide
ally-tuned IF Notch filter. The Sub receiver, used for moni- network of dealers and service centers. We greatly appreci-
toring within the same band as the Main band, is an analog ate your investment in the FT-2000, and we look forward to
type ideal for watching both sides of a pile-up, or keeping an helping you get the most out of your new transceiver. Please
ear on a DX station working stations by call area, etc. feel free to contact your nearest dealer, or one of Vertex
Standard's national headquarters offices, for technical advice,
On the transmit side, the Yaesu-exclusive Three-Band Para-
interfacing assistance, or accessory recommendation. And
metric Microphone Equalizer allows precise and flexible ad-
watch Vertex Standard U.S.A.’s Home Page for late-break-
justment of the wave-form created by your voice and micro-
ing information about Vertex, Standard Horizon, and Yaesu
phone. The Amplitude, Center Frequency, and Bandwidth of
products: http://www.vertexstandard.com.
equalization may be adjusted independently for the low-fre-
quency, mid-range, and high-audio-frequency spectra, and Please read this manual thoroughly, so as to gain maximum
the transmitted bandwidth may also be adjusted, as well. understanding of the full capability of the FT-2000, and we
thank you again for your purchase!
Advanced features include Direct Keyboard Frequency En-
FT-2000 OPERATING MANUAL Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description ..................................................... 1 Advanced Interference-Suppression Features:
Accessories & Options ................................................. 4 RF Front End ............................................................. 53
Supplied Accessories ............................................... 4 Using the VRF (Variable RF Front-end Filter) ...... 53
Available Options ..................................................... 4 Interference Rejection
Before You Begin ......................................................... 5 (Signals Off Frequency by Just a Few kHz) ............ 54
Connecting AC Power .............................................. 5 R.FLT (Roofing Filters) ......................................... 54
AC Input Voltage Selection ................................ 5 Interference Rejection (Signals within 3 kHz) ........ 55
Extending the Front Feet .......................................... 6 CONTOUR Control Operation .............................. 55
Adjusting the Main Tuning Dial Torque .................. 6 IF SHIFT Operation ............................................... 56
Resetting the Microprocessor .................................. 7 WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning .................... 57
Resetting Memories (Only) ................................ 7 Using IF Shift and Width Together ........................ 57
Menu Resetting ................................................... 7 IF Notch Filter Operation ....................................... 58
Full Reset ............................................................ 7 Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation ............ 59
Installation and Interconnections ............................... 8 Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation ................... 59
Antenna Considerations ........................................... 8 NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection . 60
About Coaxial Cable ................................................ 8 IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation .......................... 61
Grounding ................................................................ 9 Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception ...... 62
Connection of Antenna and Power Cables ............. 10 AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ............................. 62
Connection of Microphone and Headphone .......... 11 SLOPED AGC Operation ...................................... 63
Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying Mute Feature (Main (VFO-A) Band) ..................... 63
Interconnections ..................................................... 12 SSB/AM Mode Transmission .................................... 64
VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections .......... 13 Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ........................ 66
Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers ................... 14 ATU Operation ....................................................... 66
Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams ............................ 15 About ATU Operation ............................................ 67
Front Panel Controls & Switches ............................. 16 Lithium Battery Replacement ................................ 68
Display Indications .................................................... 28 Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ......................... 69
Rear Panel .................................................................. 32 Using the Speech Processor ................................... 69
Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands ...... 35 Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth ........... 70
Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer ......................... 71
(U.S. version only) ................................................. 38 Transmitter Convenience Features ......................... 72
CLAR (Clarifier) Operation on Main (VFO-A) ..... 39 Voice Memory ........................................................ 72
LOCK ..................................................................... 40 Voice Memory Operation from
DIM ........................................................................ 40 the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 73
Convenience Features ................................................ 42 VOX (Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control) ............. 74
Dual Receive .......................................................... 42 MONITOR ............................................................. 74
Using Headphones for Dual Receive ............... 43 Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier .................. 75
Sideband Diversity Reception .......................... 43 Split-Frequency Operation ..................................... 76
Bandwidth Diversity Reception ....................... 44 VFO Tracking Feature ...................................... 76
Polarity Diversity ............................................. 44 Quick Split Operation ....................................... 77
P.BACK (Audio Playback) from CW Mode Operation ................................................. 78
Main (VFO-A) Receiver ........................................ 45 Setup for Straight Key
P.BACK feature from (and Straight Key emulation) Operation ................ 78
the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 45 Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ....................... 79
“MY Bands” Operation .......................................... 46 Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ........................ 79
Band Stack Operation ............................................ 47 Setting the Keyer Weight
C.S (Custom Switch) .............................................. 47 (Dot/Space:Dash) Ratio .................................... 80
Rotator Control Functions ...................................... 48 Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ............... 80
More Frequency Navigation Techniques ............... 49
Keyboard Frequency Entry .............................. 49
Using the [SUB VFO-B] knob ......................... 49
Using the UP/DOWN switches of
the supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone ....... 49
Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) ... 50
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) ........................ 51
ATT ........................................................................ 51
RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes) ............................ 52
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CW Convenience Features ........................................ 81 VFO and Memory Scanning ................................... 101
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating) .................................. 81 VFO Scanning ...................................................... 101
Using CW Reverse ................................................. 82 Memory Scan ....................................................... 102
CW Delay Time Setting ......................................... 83 PMS ........................................................................... 103
CW Pitch Adjustment ............................................. 83 Packet Operation ..................................................... 104
Contest Memory Keyer .......................................... 84 Packet Setup (Including Subcarrier Frequency) .. 104
Message Memory ............................................. 84 Basic Setup .......................................................... 104
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode .............. 85 RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation ......................... 105
TEXT Memory ................................................. 86 Setting Up for RTTY Operation ........................... 105
Contest Number Programming ................... 87 Basic Setup .......................................................... 105
Decrementing the Contest Number ............. 87 Miscellaneous AFSK-Based Data Modes .............. 106
Contest Memory Keyer About the Transverter Output Terminal ............... 107
(Using the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad) ...... 88 Menu Mode .............................................................. 108
Message Memory ............................................. 88 Using the Menu .................................................... 108
TEXT Memory ................................................. 90 Menu Mode Reset ................................................ 108
FM Mode Operation ................................................. 92 AGC Group .......................................................... 112
Basic Operation ...................................................... 92 DISPLAY Group .................................................. 112
Repeater Operation ................................................ 93 DVS Group .......................................................... 113
Memory Operation .................................................... 94 KEYER SETUP Group ........................................ 114
Convenient Memory functions ............................... 94 GENERAL Group ................................................ 115
QMB (Quick Memory Bank) ................................. 95 S IF SFT Group .................................................... 116
Standard Memory Operation .................................. 96 MODE-AM Group ............................................... 117
Memory Storage ............................................... 96 MODE-CW Group ............................................... 117
Memory Channel Recall ................................... 96 MODE-DAT Group ............................................. 119
Checking a Memory Channel's Status .............. 97 MODE-FM Group ............................................... 119
Erasing Memory Channel Data ........................ 97 MODE-RTY Group .............................................. 120
Moving Memory Data to MODE-SSB Group .............................................. 120
the Main Band (VFO-A) .................................. 98 RX AUDIO Group ............................................... 121
Memory Tune Operation .................................. 98 RX DSP Group .................................................... 121
Memory Groups ..................................................... 99 SCOPE Group ...................................................... 123
Memory Group Assignment ............................. 99 TUNING Group ................................................... 124
Choosing the Desired Memory Group ............. 99 TX AUDIO Group ............................................... 124
Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency: TX GNRL Group ................................................. 125
5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) .............................. 100 Specifications ............................................................ 126
Installation of the Optional Filter
(YF-122C & YF-122CN) ......................................... 128

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Hand Microphone (MH-31B8) 1 pc A07890001
AC Power Cord 1 pc T9017882: USA
T9013285: Europe
T9013283A: Australia
Spare Fuse (10 A) 1 pc Q0000099
4-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091004
5-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091006
1/4-inch 3-contact Plug 1 pcs P0090008
3.5 mm 3-contact Plug 1 pcs P0091046
3.5 mm 2-contact Plug 1 pcs P0090034
RCA Plug 2 pcs P0091365
Operating Manual 1 pc
CAT Reference Book 1 pc
Warranty Card 1 pc
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
MD-200A8X Ultra-High-Fidelity Desk-Top Microphone
MD-100A8X Desk-Top Microphone
YH-77STA Lightweight Stereo Headphone
SP-2000 External Speaker with Audio Filter
VL-1000/VP-1000 Linear Amplifier/AC Power Supply
DMU-2000 Data Management Unit
RF µTuning Kit A For 160 m Band
RF µTuning Kit B For 80/40 m Bands
RF µTuning Kit C For 30/20 m Bands
FH-2 Remote Control Keypad
YF-122C Collins® CW Filter (500 Hz/2 kHz: –6 dB/–60 dB)
YF-122CN Collins® CW Filter (300 Hz/1 kHz: –6 dB/–60 dB)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
CONNECTING AC POWER
Before connecting the AC power, check the label on the After making certain the AC voltage for which the trans-
rear panel which indicates the AC mains voltage for which ceiver is set matches your mains voltage, connect the AC
your transceiver is currently set. If the voltage on this la- power cord to the 3-pin AC jack on the rear panel. Wait
bel does not match your AC mains voltage, a switch on the until all other transceiver interconnections have been made
internal power supply in the transceiver must be moved. before connecting the other end of the power cord to the
This requires only a screwdriver and is not difficult (see wall outlet.
below), but you should make sure the power supply is set
CAUTION
up correctly before connecting power. Always use a 10-
Permanent damage will result if improper AC
Amp fuse in the fuse holder, whether operating on 100 -
supply voltage is applied to the transceiver.
120 VAC or 200 - 240 VAC. Do not use an improper fuse.
Your warranty does not cover damage caused by applica-
If you have any doubts about the procedure, contact your
tion of improper supply voltage, or use of an improper
dealer for assistance.
fuse.
AC Input Voltage Selection
Make certain that all cables are disconnected from the

transceiver.
Remove the three screws from each side of the trans-
ceiver, and three screws from the top edge of the rear
panel. Slide the top cover toward to the rear about
1/2 inch (1 cm), then remove the top cover.
Locate the voltage selector switch on the power sup-
ply unit at the left side of the transceiver (just behind
the Main [POWER] switch).
Move the AC range switch to the “115” position for
operation from 100 - 120 VAC, or to the “230” posi-
tion for operation from 200 - 240 VAC.
Replace the top cover and its nine screws.
Always use the 10-Amp fuse in the fuse holder, whether
operating on 100 - 120 VAC or 200 - 240 VAC.
Change the voltage marking on the label on the rear
panel to match the new voltage setting.
200-240 VAC 100-120 VAC

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
EXTENDING THE FRONT FEET
In order to elevate the front panel for easy viewing, the
front left and right feet of the bottom case may be extended.
Pull the front legs outward from the bottom panel.
Rotate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in the
extended position. Be sure the legs have locked se-
curely in place, because the transceiver is quite heavy
and an unlocked leg could result in damage, should
the transceiver move suddenly.

Retracting the Front Feet
Rotate the legs clockwise, and push them inward while
rotating to the right.
The front feel should now be locked in the retracted
position.
ADJUSTING THE MAIN TUNING DIAL TORQUE

The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial knob may be
adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold down
the rear skirt of the knob, and while holding it in place
rotate the knob itself to the right to reduce the drag or to
the left to increase the drag. Available adjustment range is
120°.
Hold the Skirt
TIGHTEN LOOSEN

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR
RESETTING MEMORIES (ONLY)
Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the Memory chan-
nels previously stored, without affecting any configura-
tion changes you may have made to the Menu settings.
1. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the
transceiver off.
2. Press and hold in the [AM] button; while holding it
in, press and hold in the front panel’s [POWER] switch [POWER] button [AM] button
to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes
on, you may release the [AM] button.
MENU RESETTING
Use this procedure to restore the Menu settings to their
factory defaults, without affecting the memories you have
programmed.
transceiver off.
2. Press and hold in the [MENU] button; while holding it
in, press and hold in the front panel’s [POWER] switch [POWER] button [MENU] button
to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes
on, you may release the [MENU] button.
FULL RESET
Use this procedure to restore all Menu and Memory set- [FAST] button
tings to their original factory defaults. All Memories will
be cleared out by this procedure.
transceiver off.
2. Press and hold in the [FAST] and [LOCK] buttons;
while holding them in, press and hold in the front
panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on.
Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the
[POWER] button [LOCK] button
other two switches.

INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
The FT-2000 is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired operating
frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, the transceiver’s Automatic
Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value if the Standing Wave Ratio
(SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1.
Every effort should, therefore, be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system utilized with the FT-2000 be as
close as possible to the specified 50-Ohm value.
Note that the “G5RV” type antenna does not provide a 50-Ohm impedance on all HF Amateur bands, and an external wide-
range antenna coupler must be used with this antenna type.
Any antenna to be used with the FT-2000 must, ultimately, be fed with 50 Ohm coaxial cable. Therefore, when using a
“balanced” antenna such as a dipole, remember that a balun or other matching/balancing device must be used so as to
ensure proper antenna performance.
The same precautions apply to any additional (receive-only) antennas connected to the RX ANT jack; if your receive-only
antennas do not have an impedance near 50 Ohms at the operating frequency, you may need to install an external antenna
tuner to obtain optimum performance.
ABOUT COAXIAL CABLE

Use high-quality 50-Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT-2000 transceiver. All efforts at providing an efficient
antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy coaxial cable is used. This transceiver utilizes standard “M” (“PL-259”)
type connectors, except for the “RX OUT” BNC connector.
1/16'' Adapter
3/4''
3/4''
1 1/8''
1/8''
3/8'' 5/8''
TYPICAL PL-259 INSTALLATION

GROUNDING
The FT-2000 transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum
electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency in a
number of ways:
It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator.
It can minimize RF currents flowing on the shield of the coaxial cable and the chassis of the transceiver; such currents
may lead to radiation which can cause interference to home entertainment devices or laboratory test equipment.
It can minimize the possibility of erratic transceiver/accessory operation caused by RF feedback and/or improper cur-
rent flow through logic devices.
An effective earth ground system may take several forms; for a more complete discussion, see an appropriate RF engineer-
ing text. The information below is intended only as a guideline.
Typically, the ground connection consists of one or more copper-clad steel rods, driven into the ground. If multiple ground
rods are used, they should be positioned in a “V” configuration, and bonded together at the apex of the “V” which is nearest
the station location. Use a heavy, braided cable (such as the discarded shield from type RG-213 coaxial cable) and strong
cable clamps to secure the braided cable(s) to the ground rods. Be sure to weatherproof the connections to ensure many
years of reliable service. Use the same type of heavy, braided cable for the connections to the station ground bus (described
below).
Inside the station, a common ground bus consisting of a copper pipe of at least 25 mm (1”) diameter should be used. An
alternative station ground bus may consist of a wide copper plate (single-sided circuit board material is ideal) secured to the
bottom of the operating desk. Grounding connections from individual devices such as transceivers, power supplies, and
data communications devices (TNCs, etc.) should be made directly to the ground bus using a heavy, braided cable.
Do not make ground connections from one electrical device to another, and thence to the ground bus. This so-called “Daisy-
Chain” grounding technique may nullify any attempt at effective radio frequency grounding. See the drawing below for
examples of proper grounding techniques.
Inspect the ground system - inside the station as well as outside - on a regular basis so as to ensure maximum performance
and safety.
Besides following the above guidelines carefully, note that household or industrial gas lines must never be used in an
attempt to establish an electrical ground. Cold water pipes may, in some instances, help in the grounding effort, but gas lines
represent a significant explosion hazard, and must never be used.
Transceiver Linear TNC Transceiver Linear TNC

Amplifier Amplifier
"Daisy Chain"
PROPER GROUND CONNECTION IMPROPER GROUND CONNECTION

CONNECTION OF ANTENNA AND POWER CABLES
Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as well as the AC
power cable.
ANTENNA "1”
ANTENNA "2”
Use a short, thick, braided cable

to connect your station equipment
to the buried ground rod (or alter-
native earth ground system).
ADVICE:
Do not position this apparatus in a location with direct exposure to sunshine.
Do not position this apparatus in a location exposed to dust and/or high humidity.
Ensure adequate ventilation around this apparatus, so as to prevent heat build-up and possible reduction of performance
due to high heat.
Do not install this apparatus in a mechanically-unstable location, or where objects may fall onto this product from
above.
To minimize the possibility of interference to home entertainment devices, take all precautionary steps including sepa-
ration of TV/FM antennas from Amateur transmitting antennas to the greatest extent possible, and keep transmitting
coaxial cables separated from cables connected to home entertainment devices.
Ensure that the AC power cord is not subject to undue stress or bending, which could damage the cable or cause it to be
accidentally unplugged from the rear panel AC input jack.
Be absolutely certain to install your transmitting antenna(s) such that they cannot possibly come in contact with TV/FM
radio or other antennas, nor with outside power or telephone lines.

CONNECTION OF MICROPHONE AND HEADPHONE

KEY, KEYER, AND COMPUTER-DRIVEN KEYING INTERCONNECTIONS
The FT-2000 includes a host of features for the CW operator, the functions of which will be detailed in the “Operation”
section later. Besides the built-in Electronic Keyer, two key jacks are provided, one each on the front and rear panels, for
convenient connection to keying devices.
The Menu system allows you to configure the front and rear panel KEY jacks according to the device you wish to connect.
For example, you may connect your keyer paddle to the front panel KEY jack, and use Menu item “051 A1A F-TYPE” for
paddle input, while connecting the rear panel’s KEY jack to the keying line from your personal computer (which emulates
a “straight key” for connection purposes), and configure the rear panel jack using Menu item “053 A1A R-TYPE.”
Both KEY jacks on the FT-2000 utilize “Positive” keying voltage. Key-up voltage is approximately +5V DC, and key-
down current is approximately 1 mA. When connecting a key or other device to the KEY jacks, use only a 3-pin (“stereo”)
1/4” phone plug; a 2-pin plug will place a short between the ring and (grounded) shaft of the plug, resulting in a constant
“key-down” condition in some circumstances.

VL-1000 LINEAR AMPLIFIER INTERCONNECTIONS
Be sure that both the FT-2000 and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in the
illustration.
NOTE:
Please refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation.
Please do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet.
About the CONTROL Cable

The VL-1000 may be operated with the FT-2000
whether or not the CONTROL Cable is con-
nected; however, the CONTROL Cable allows
you to tune up the amplifier automatically by
just pressing the [F SET] or [TUNE] key on the To link the FT-2000 and VL-1000 Power
VL-1000, so as to transmit a carrier for tuning switches, set the VL-1000 REMOTE switch to
purposes. the “ON” position.
ANTENNA CABLE (Not Supplied)

HF Vertical Antenna
HF Dipole Antenna
HF Beam Antenna
50 MHz Antenna
INPUT 1
~AC IN
ANT 1
ANT 2
ANT 3
ANT 1
ANT 2
ANT 1
INPUT 1
REMOTE PTT 1
ON
OFF
ANT 2 BAND DATA 1 PTT 2
INPUT 2
ALC 1
ANT 3
CONTROL
ALC 2
ANT 4 DC48V IN
GND
BAND DATA 2
BAND-DATA 1
ALC 1
DC 48V IN
BAND-DATA 2
EXT ALC
GND
CONTROL
BAND DATA
TX REQ
BAND DATA CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000 )

VP-1000
VP-1000
CONTROL CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000)
ALC CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000)


INTERFACING TO OTHER LINEAR AMPLIFIERS
50 MHz Antenna
HF Antenna
INPUT 1
~AC IN
ANT 1
ANT 1
ANT 2
RF OUT RF IN
GND FUSE AC E ALC E RY
GND
EXT ALC
TX GND
GND
NOTE
The TX/RX switching in the linear amplifier is con-
trolled by switching components in the transceiver. The
relay circuit of the FT-2000 used for this switching is
capable of switching AC voltage of 100 Volts at up to
300 mA, or DC voltages or 60 V at 200 mA or 30 V at
up to 1 Amp. In order to engage the switching relay,
use Menu item “134 tGEn ETX-GND;” set this Menu
item to “EnA (Enable)” to activate the amplifier switch-
ing relay.
The specified range for ALC voltage to be used with
the FT-2000 is 0 to -4 Volts DC.
Amplifier systems utilizing different ALC voltages will
not work correctly with the FT-2000, and their ALC
lines must not be connected if this is the case.

PLUG /CONNECTOR PINOUT DIAGRAMS
MIC CAT DC IN
UP N/A
+5V SERIAL OUT
DOWN SERIAL IN
N/A
FAST
GND
GND
N/A
PTT RTS
MIC GND CTS
MIC NC
(as viewed from front panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel)
BAND DATA PACKET RTTY

+13V
TX GND
DATA IN
GND SHIFT
GND
BAND DATA A RX OUT
PACKET PTT
BAND DATA B PTT
DATA OUT
BAND DATA C GND
BUSY
BAND DATA D
LINEAR
(as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel)
ROT (ROTATOR) PHONE RCA PLUG
CW ROTATION SUB (VFO-B) GND or (---)

CCW ROTATION
SPEED
DIRECTION
GND
NC
MAIN (VFO-A) GND SIGNAL or (+)
(as viewed from rear panel)
REM (REMOTE) AF OUT EXT SPKR
GND SUB (VFO-B) GND
SIGNAL MAIN (VFO-A) GND SIGNAL
KEY
For Internal Keyer For Straight Key
DOT DASH COMMON KEY GND
Do not use
2-conductor type plug
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The µ-TUNE, DMU, and PGM connectors are special connectors for this transceiver. Please do not connect any accessory
or other device not specifically approved by Vertex Standard. Failure to observe this precaution may cause damage not
covered by the Limited Warranty on this apparatus.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES
POWER Switch TUNE Switch

Press and hold in this switch for one second to turn the This is the on/off switch for the FT-2000’s Automatic
transceiver on, after first setting the rear panel Antenna Tuner.
[POWER] switch to the “I” position. Press and hold Pressing this button momentarily places the antenna
in this switch for one second, similarly, to turn the trans- tuner in line between the transmitter final amplifier and
ceiver off. the antenna jack (“ ” icon will appear in the dis-
ADVICE: play). Reception is not affected.
This is the actual power On/Off switch for turning Pressing and holding in this button for 1/2 second, while
on the transceiver. If the rear panel’s [POWER] receiving in an amateur band, activates the transmitter
switch is set to the “O” position, the front panel for a few seconds while the automatic antenna tuner
[POWER] switch will not function. rematches the antenna system impedance for minimum
If you press this switch momentarily while the trans- SWR. The resulting setting is automatically stored in
ceiver is turned on, the transceiver’s audio will be one of the antenna tuner’s 100 memories, for instant
muted for three seconds. automatic recall later when the receiver is tuned near
the same frequency.
MOX Switch
Pressing this button momentarily, while the Tuner is
Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk)
engaged, will take the Automatic Antenna tuner out of
circuit, to activate the transmitter (the LED inside this
the transmit line.
button will glow red). It must be turned off (the red
NOTE:
LED will be off) for reception. This button replicates
When the Automatic Antenna Tuner is tuning itself, a
the action of the Push to Talk (PTT) switch on the mi-
signal is being transmitted. Therefore, be absolutely
crophone. When engaging the [MOX] button (the LED
certain that an antenna or dummy load is connected to
inside this button glows red) or otherwise causing a
the selected antenna jack before pressing and holding
transmission to be started, be certain you have either
in the [TUNE] button to start antenna tuning.
an antenna or 50-Ohm dummy load connected to the
selected Antenna jack.

PHONES Jack ANTENNA Select Switch
A 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts either monaural or [1/2]: Pressing this selects either the ANT 1 or 2 jack
stereo headphones with 2- or 3-contact plugs. When a on the rear panel, and allows convenient antenna
plug is inserted, the loudspeaker is disabled. With ste- switching at the press of button. The selected antenna
reo headphones such as the optional YH-77STA, you jack is indicated at the upper right corner of the dis-
can monitor both Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) play.
receiver channels at the same time during Dual Re- [RX]: Normally, the antenna connected to the ANT 1
ceive operation. or 2 jack is used for receive (and always used for trans-
NOTE: mit). When the [RX] switch is pressed, an antenna con-
When wearing headphones, we recommend that you nected to the RX ANT will be used during receive.
turn the AF Gain levels down to their lowest settings
MONI (Monitor) Switch
before turning power on, to minimize the impact on
This button enables the transmit monitor in all modes.
your hearing caused by audio “pops” during switch-
While activated, the “ ” icon appears in the dis-
on.
play. Adjustment of the Monitor level is accomplished
KEY Jack using the [MONI] knob.
This 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or keyer ADVICE:
paddles (for the built-in electronic keyer), or output When using headphones, the Monitor is highly useful
from an external electronic keyer. Pinout is shown on for making adjustments to the Parametric Equalizer or
page 15. Key up voltage is 5 V, and key down current other voice quality adjustments, because the voice qual-
is 1 mA. This jack may be configured for keyer, “Bug,” ity heard in the headphones is such a “natural” repro-
“straight key,” or computer keying interface operation duction of the transmitted audio quality.
via Menu item “052 A1A F-TYPE” (see page 117).
PROC (Processor) Switch
There is another jack with the same name on the rear
This button enables the Speech Processor for SSB
panel, and it may be configured independently for In-
transmission. While activated, the “ ” icon appears
ternal Keyer or pseudo-straight-key operation.
in the display. Adjustment of the Processor level is ac-
NOTE:
complished using the [PROC] knob.
You cannot use a 2-contact plug in this jack (to do so
ADVICE:
produces a constant “key down” condition).
The Speech Processor is a tool for increasing the
Microphone Connector average power output through a compression tech-
This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone uti- nique. However, if the [PROC] knob is advanced
lizing a traditional YAESU HF-transceiver pinout. too far, the increase in compression becomes
counter-productive, as intelligibility will suffer. We
DIM Switch
recommend that you monitor the sound of your sig-
Press this button to lower the illumination intensity of
nal using the Monitor (with headphones).
the analog meter and the frequency display. Press it
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management
once more to restore full brightness.
Unit is connected, you may use the Audio Scope/
ADVICE:
Oscilloscope page to help you adjust the setting of
Menu Items “008 diSP DIM MTR” and “009 diSP
the compression level of the Speech Processor for
DIM VFD” allow you to configure the dimming levels
optimum performance using your voice and micro-
for the analog meter and the frequency display inde-
phone.
pendently, so you can customize the brightness levels.
KEYER Switch
VOX Switch
This button toggles the internal CW keyer on and off.
This button enables automatic voice-actuated transmit-
While activated, the “ ” icon appears in the dis-
ter switching in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. While
play. The Keyer sending speed and the CW Hang Time
activated, the LED inside this button glows red. The
are adjusted via the front panel’s [SPEED] and [DE-
controls affecting VOX operation are the front panel’s
LAY] knobs.
[VOX] and [DELAY] knobs. By proper adjustment of
these controls, hands-free voice-actuated operation is
possible.

ATT Switch R.FLT Switch

This button selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to This button selects the bandwidth for the Main Band
be applied to the receiver input. (VFO-A) receiver’s first IF Roofing Filter. Available
Available selections are –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB, or selections are 3 kHz, 6 kHz, 15 kHz, or Auto, and the
OFF, and the selected attenuation level appears in the selected bandwidth appears in the FLT column of the
ATT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display.
on the display. ADVICE:
ADVICE: The Roofing Filter selection applies to the Main
The Attenuator affects both the Main (VFO-A) and band (VFO-A) only.
Sub (VFO-B) receivers. Because the roofing filter is in the first IF, the pro-
The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with tection it provides against interference is quite sig-
the [IPO] switch to provide two stages of signal nificant. When set to AUTO, the SSB bandwidth is
reduction when an extremely strong signal is being 6 kHz, while CW is 3 kHz and FM/RTTY are 15
received. kHz. On a crowded SSB band, however, you may
wish to select the 3 kHz filter, for the maximum
IPO (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION) Switch
possible interference rejection.
This button may be used to set the optimum front end
characteristics of the receiver circuit for a very strong-
signal environment. Available selections are AMP 1
(low distortion amplifier), AMP 2 (2-stage low-distor-
tion RF amplifier), or ON (bypasses the front end RF
amplifier), and the selected receiver RF amplifier ap-
pears at the IPO column of the Receiver Configuration
Indicator in the display.
ADVICE:
The IPO switch affects both the Main (VFO-A) and
Sub (VFO-B) receivers.

AGC Switch MONI PROC Knobs
This button selects the AGC characteristics for the re- MONI Knob
ceiver. Available selections are FAST, MID, SLOW, The inner [MONI] knob adjust the audio level of the
or AUTO, and the “AGC” icon will change according transmit RF monitor during transmission (relative to
to the AGC characteristics selected. the AF GAIN control), when activated by the [MONI]
Press the [AGC] button repeatedly to select the de- button.
sired receiver-recovery time constant. Press and hold PROC Knob
in the [AGC] button for two seconds to disable the The outer [PROC] knob sets the compression (input)
AGC (for testing or weak-signal reception). level of the transmitter RF Speech Processor in the SSB
When the [AGC] button is pressed independently, it and modes, when activated by the [PROC] button.
applies to the Main band (VFO-A) receiver.
BK-IN Switch
When you press the [B] button, followed by the [AGC]
This button turns the CW break-in capability on and
button (within five seconds of pressing the [B] switch),
off. While the CW break-in is activated, the “ ”
it affects the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver.
icon appears in the display.
ADVICE:
The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with SPOT Switch
the [IPO] button to provide two stages of signal This button turns on the CW receiver spotting tone; by
reduction when an extremely strong signal is being matching the SPOT tone to that of the incoming CW
received. signal (precisely the same pitch), you will be “zero
If the AGC receiver-recovery time is set to “Off” beating” your transmitted signal on to the frequency of
by pressing and holding in the [AGC] button, the the other station.
S-meter will no longer deflect. Additionally, you The Sub (VFO-B) frequency display will indicate the
will likely encounter distortion on stronger signals, offset tone frequency when this button is pressed.
as the IF amplifiers and the following stages are
SPEED PITCH Knobs
probably being overloaded.
SPEED Knob
NB Switch The inner [SPEED] knob adjusts the keying speed of
This button turns the IF Noise Blanker on and off. the internal CW keyer (4 ~ 60 WPM). Clockwise rota-
Press this button momentarily to reduce a short-duration increases the sending speed.
tion pulse noise; the “ ” icon will appear in the dis- When turning this knob while pressing the [KEYER]
play. button, the Sub (VFO-B) frequency display shows the
Press and hold in this button for one second to reduce keying speed.
a longer-duration man-made pulse noise; the “ ” PITCH Knob
icon will blink for three seconds, then will appear con- The outer [PITCH] knob selects your preferred CW
tinuously in the display. tone pitch (from 300 ~ 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz increments).
Press this button again to disable the noise blanker; The Tx sidetone, receiver IF passband, and display
the “ ” icon will disappear. offset from the BFO (carrier) frequency are all affected
ADVICE: simultaneously. The Pitch control setting also affects
When you press (or press and hold) the [NB] button the operation of the CW Tuning Indicator, as the cen-
momentarily, it affects the Main band (VFO-A) re- ter frequency of the CW Tuning Indicator will follow
ceiver. When you press the [B] button, then press (or the setting of this control.
press and hold in) the [NB] button (within five sec-
NB SQL Knobs
onds of pressing the [B] button), it affects the Sub band
NB Knob
(VFO-B) receiver.
The inner [NB] knob adjusts the noise blanking level
METER Switch when the (analog) IF noise blanker is activated by press-
This control switch determines the function of the meter ing the [NB] button.
during transmission. SQL Knob
COMP: Indicates the speech compressor level (SSB The outer [SQL] knob sets the signal level threshold
mode only). at which the Main (VFO-A) receiver audio is muted,
ALC: Indicates the relative ALC voltage. in all modes. It is very useful during local rag-chews,
PO: Indicates the power output level. to eliminate noise between incoming transmissions.
SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward: This control is normally kept fully counter-clockwise
Reflected). (off), except when scanning and during FM operation.
ID: Indicates the final amplifier drain current.
VDD: Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage.

MIC RF PWR Knobs VOX DELAY Knobs

MIC Knob VOX Knob
The inner [MIC] knob adjusts the microphone input The inner [VOX] knob sets the gain of the VOX cir-
level for (non-processed) SSB transmission. cuit, to set the level of microphone audio needed to
ADVICE: activate the transmitter during voice operation while
If you adjust the MIC Gain while speaking in a some- the [VOX] switch is engaged. The [VOX] switch must
what-louder-than-normal voice level, watch the ALC be switched “ON” to engage the VOX circuit.
level and adjust the MIC Gain so that the ALC reaches DELAY Knob
just to the right edge of the ALC scale. Then, when The outer [DELAY] knob sets the hang time of the
you speak in a more normal voice level, you’ll be cer- VOX circuit for voice operation and keying delay for
tain not to be over-driving the mic amplifier stage. CW operation.
RF PWR Knob During voice operation, this knob sets the hang time,
The outer [RF PWR] knob is the main RF Power out- between the moment you stop speaking, and the auto-
put control for the transceiver, active in all operating matic switch from transmit back to receive. Adjust this
modes. Clockwise rotation increases the power out- for smooth VOX operation, so the receiver is only ac-
put. Adjust this control for the desired power output tivated when your transmission is ended and you wish
from the FT-2000. to receive.
For CW operation, this knob sets the keying delay,
between the moment you stop sending, and the auto-
matic switch from transmit back to receive during
“Semi-break-in” operation. Adjust this just long enough
to prevent the receiver from being restored during word
spaces at your preferred sending speed.

SUB SQL Knob [F6(DEC)] key
This knob sets the signal level threshold at which Sub When utilizing the sequential contest number capabil-
(VFO-B) receiver audio is muted, in all modes. It is ity of the Contest Keyer, press this key to decrement
very useful during local rag-chews, to eliminate noise (back up) the current Contest Number by one digit (i.e.
between incoming transmissions. This control is nor- to back up from #198 to #197, etc.). See page 72 (Voice
mally kept fully counter-clockwise (off), except when Memory) or page 84 (Contest Keyer) for details.
scanning and during FM operation. [F7(P.BACK)] key
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to activate
SUB AF GAIN SUB RF GAIN the recording feature of the internal Digital Voice Re-
AF GAIN Knob
corder. The Voice Recorder allows you to record the
The inner [SUB AF GAIN] knob sets the Sub (VFO-
Main band (VFO-A) receiver audio for the most-re-
B) receiver’s audio volume level. Typically, you will
cent 15 seconds. While you’re recording the receiver
operate with this control set between the 9 o’clock and
audio, the “ ” icon will appear in the display.
10 o’clock positions.
Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds once more
RF GAIN Knob
to stop the recording, then press this button momen-
The outer [SUB RF GAIN] knob is the Sub (VFO-B)
tarily again to play back the receiver audio for the most-
receiver’s RF gain control, which adjusts the gain of
recent 15 seconds of reception before you stopped the
the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s RF and IF amplifier stages.
recording.
This control is normally left in the fully clockwise po-
While playing back the receiver audio, the “ ” icon
sition.
will appear in the display.
AF GAIN RF GAIN Knobs Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds again to
AF GAIN Knob resume recording.
The inner [AF GAIN] knob sets the Main (VFO-A) [DISPLAY] key
receiver’s audio volume level. Typically, you will op- Press and hold in this key for two seconds to cause the
erate with this control set between the 9 o’clock and [F1(CH 1)] - [DISPLAY] keys to act as “Function”
10 o’clock positions. keys for the optional DMU-2000 Data Management
RF GAIN Knob Unit if connected.
The outer [RF GAIN ] knob is the Main (VFO-A)
MODE Switches
receiver’s RF gain control, which adjusts the gain of [A], [B] Switch
the Main (VFO-A) receiver’s RF and IF amplifier
Pressing the [A] or [B] button will illuminate the re-
stages. This control is normally left in the fully clock-
spective indicator imbedded within the switch, allow-
wise position.
ing adjustment of the operating mode on the Main
F1 - F7 / DISPLAY Keys (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) band. Usually, the [A] but-
These keys can be used to control the Voice Memory ton glow Red, signifying that the Main band (VFO-A)
capability for the SSB/AM/FM modes, and the Con- is being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button
test Keyer for the CW mode. You can also play back will cause its indicator to blink Orange for five sec-
up to 30 seconds of incoming received audio, as well, onds, signifying Sub band (VFO-B) adjustment.
for verification of a missed callsign or other purposes. ADVICE:
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit When changing bands, confirm the [A] or [B] button
is connected, you can also use the “Function” keys for illumination status at first, then press the appropriate
the various functions associated with each “page” of [BAND] button, so as to change operating frequencies
the external display’s capability. on the proper (Main or Sub) band.
[F1(CH 1)] - [F4(CH 4)] key [LSB], [USB], [CW], [AM/FM], [RTTY], [PKT] Switch
In the case of Voice Memory, up to 20 seconds of au- Pressing the [ LSB ] , [ USB ] , [ CW ] , [ AM/FM ] ,
dio may be stored on each channel. For CW messages, [RTTY], or [PKT] button will select the operating
up to 50 characters (“PARIS” specification) may be mode. Pressing the [CW ], [AM/FM ], [RTTY ], or
stored into each channel. See page 72 (Voice Memory) [PKT] button multiple times will switch between the
or page 84 (Contest Keyer) for details. alternate operating features that can be used on these
[F5(MEM)] key
modes (covered later).
This key is pressed for the purpose of storing either a
Voice Memory or a Contest Keyer Memory channel’s
contents. See page 72 (Voice Memory) or page 84
(Contest Keyer) for details.

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QMB (Quick Memory Bank) Switches In the SSB/CW modes on the Sub Band (VFO-B), this
STO (Store) Button button is used to toggle the receiver’s bandwidth be-
Pressing this button copies operating information (fre- tween wide (2.4 kHz) and narrow (1.0 kHz).
quency, mode, bandwidth, and also repeater direction/ ADVICE:
shift frequency and CTCSS functions on the FM mode) When the Sub Band’s (VFO-B) optional YF-122C (500
into consecutive QMB Memories. Hz) or YF-122CN (300 Hz) CW narrow filter is in-
RCL (Recall) Button stalled, the optional narrow filter will be activated when
Pressing this button recalls one of up to five Quick the [NAR] switch has been engaged on the CW/RTTY/
Memory Bank memories for operation. PSK modes.
In the AM mode, this button is used to toggle the
NAR (Narrow) Switch receiver’s bandwidth between wide (9 kHz) and nar-
In the SSB/CW modes on the Main band (VFO-A), this
row (6 kHz).
button is used to set the bandwidth of the DSP (digital)
In the FM mode on the 28 MHz and 50 MHz bands,
IF filters to a user-programmed bandwidth (default
this button is used to toggle the FM deviation/band-
values are SSB: 1.8 kHz and CW/RTTY/PSK: 300 Hz).
width between wide (±5.0 kHz Dev./25.0 kHz BW)
ADVICE:
and narrow (±2.5 kHz Dev./12.5 kHz BW).
When [NAR] has been engaged, the [WIDTH] knob
Pressing the [A ] or [B] button (located above the
will be disabled, although the [SHIFT] knob still works [MODE] selection buttons) will select either the Main
normally.
band (VFO-A) or Sub band (VFO-B) for individual
bandwidth setting.

SPLIT Switch Main Tuning Dial Knob
Pressing this button to activate split frequency opera- This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of the
tion between the Main band (VFO-A), used for recep- Main band (VFO-A) or a recalled memory. Clockwise
tion, and the Sub band (VFO-B), used for transmis- rotation of this knob increases the frequency. Default
sion. If you press and hold in the [SPLIT] button for tuning increments are 10 Hz (100 Hz in AM and FM
two seconds, the “Quick Split” feature will be engaged, modes); when the [FAST] button is pressed, the tun-
whereby the Sub band VFO (VFO-B) will automati- ing steps increase. The available steps are:
cally be set to a frequency 5 kHz higher than the Main ADVICE:
band (VFO-A) frequency with same operating mode, OPERATING MODE 1 STEP 1 DIAL ROTATION
and the transceiver will be placed in the Split mode. LSB/USB/CW/RTTY/PKT(LSB) 10 Hz (100 Hz) 10 kHz (100 kHz)
AM/FM/PKT(FM) 100 Hz (1 kHz) 100 kHz (1 MHz)
TXW “TX Watch” Switch Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On.
Pressing this button lets you monitor the transmit fre- The tuning steps for the Main Tuning Dial knob are
quency when split frequency operation is engaged. set, at the factory, to 10 Hz per step. Via Menu item
Release the button to return to normal operation. “116 tun DIALSTP,” however, you may change this
setting from 10 Hz to 1 Hz instead. When 1 Hz basic
C.S Switch
steps are selected, the action of the [FAST] button will
Press this button momentarily to recall a favorite Menu
be changed to 1/10 of the values listed above.
Selection directly.
To program a Menu selection as the short-cut, press FAST Switch
the [MENU] button to enter the Menu, then select the Pressing this button will increase or decrease the tun-
Menu item you want to set as the short-cut. Now press ing rate of the Main Tuning Dial knob by a factor of
and hold in the [C.S] button for two seconds; this will ten, as mentioned in the previous section.
lock in the selected Menu item as the short-cut. When this function is activated, the “ ” icon ap-
pears in the display.
RX Indicator/Switch
This button, when pressed, engages the Main band LOCK Switch
(VFO-A) receiver; the LED inside this button will glow This button toggles locking of the Main Tuning Dial
Green when the Main receiver is active. knob, to prevent accidental frequency changes. When
When the Main (VFO-A) receiver is active, pressing the button is active, the Main Tuning Dial knob can
this button momentarily will mute the receiver, and the still be turned, but the frequency will not change, and
indicator will blink. Pressing the button once more will the “ ” icon appears in the display.
restore receiver operation, and the indicator will glow
[AB] Switch
Green steadily.
Press this button momentarily to transfer data from the
TX Indicator/Switch Main band (VFO-A) frequency (or a recalled memory
When this button is pushed, the LED inside this button channel) to the Sub band (VFO-B), overwriting any
will glow Red, and the transmitter will be engaged on previous contents in the Sub band (VFO-B). Use this
the same frequency and mode as set up for the Main key to set both Main band (VFO-A) and Sub band
band (VFO-A) (subject to any Clarifier offset, of (VFO-B) receivers to the same frequency and mode.
course).
[A
B] Switch
ADVICE:
Pressing this button momentarily exchanges the con-
If this indicator is not illuminated, it means that the
tents of the Main band (VFO-A) (or a recalled memory
Sub (VFO-B) TX indicator has been selected (it will
channel) and the Sub band (VFO-B).
be glowing Red). In this case, transmission will be ef-
fected on the frequency and mode programmed for the [V/M] Switch
Sub (VFO-B) band. This button toggles Main band (VFO-A) receiver op-
eration between the memory system and the VFO. Ei-
ther “ ” or “ ” will be displayed to the under
the main frequency display field to indicate the cur-
rent selection. If you have tuned off of a Memory chan-
nel frequency (MT), pressing this button returns the
display to the original memory contents (MR), and
pressing it once more returns operation to the Main
VFO (no icon).

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[MA] Switch MENU Switch

Pressing this button momentarily displays the contents This button is used for gaining access to the Menu sys-
of the currently-selected memory channel for three sec- tem, for configuring various transceiver characteris-
onds. tics. Menu operation is described in detail, in this
Holding this button in for 2 seconds copies the data manual, beginning on page 108.
from the currently-selected memory to the Main VFO IMPORTANT NOTE:
(VFO-A), as two beeps sound. Previous data in the Pressing this button momentarily activates the Menu,
Main VFO will be overwritten. and the Menu items will appear on the display; once
you are finished, you must press and hold in the
[AM] Switch
[MENU] button for two seconds to save any configu-
Pressing and holding in this key for 1/2 second (until
ration changes (momentarily pressing the [MENU]
the double beep) copies the current operating data from
button to exit will not save the changes).
the Main band (VFO-A) into the currently selected
memory channel, overwriting any previous data stored BAND Keys
there. These keys allow one-touch selection of the desired
Also, pressing and holding in this button after recall- Amateur band (1.8 ~ 50 MHz).
ing a memory, without first retuning, causes the memory What’s more, these keys may be used for direct entry
channel to be “masked,” and repeating the process re- of a desired operating frequency during VFO opera-
stores the masked memory. tion.

RX CLAR Switch VRF Switch
Pressing this button activates the RX Clarifier, to al- This button turns the VRF filter on and off. While ac-
low offsetting the Main (VFO-A) receiving frequency tivated, the “ ” icon will appear in the FLT column
temporarily. Press this button once more to return the of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display.
Main receiver to the frequency shown on the main fre- ADVICE:
quency display field; the Clarifier offset will still be When the optional RF µTuning Kit is connected, press-
present, though, in case you want to use it again. To ing this button will engage the µ-Tuning filter. The
cancel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button. µTuning Kit provides much better RF selectivity than
any other RF filter in the Amateur industry, yielding
TX CLAR Switch
outstanding protection from high RF levels not far re-
Pressing this button activates the TX Clarifier, to al-
moved from the current operating frequency.
low offsetting the Main (VFO-A) transmit frequency
temporarily. NOTCH Switch
Press this button once more to return the transmitter to This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s
the Main (VFO-A) frequency shown on the main fre- IF Notch Filter on and off.
quency display field; the Clarifier offset will still be When the IF Notch Filter is activated, the peak posi-
present, though, in case you want to use it again. To tion of the IF Notch Filter is depicted graphically in
cancel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button. the display. The IF Notch Filter center frequency is
adjusted via the [NOTCH] knob.
CLEAR Switch
Pressing this button clears out any frequency offset you DNF Switch
have programmed into the Clarifier register (thereby This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s
setting the offset to “Zero”). Digital Notch Filter on and off. When the Digital Notch
Filter is activated, the “ ” icon appears in the dis-
CLAR Knob
play. This is an automatic circuit, and there is no ad-
This knob tunes the Clarifier offset frequency up to
justment knob for the DNF.
9.99 kHz.
NOTCH Knob
VRF Knob
This knob adjusts the center frequency of the Main
This knob tunes the passband of the VRF (Variable RF
band (VFO-A) receiver’s IF Notch Filter. The Notch
Filter) preselector circuit for maximum receiver sensi-
Filter is engaged via the [NOTCH] button.
tivity (and out-of-band interference rejection).
Initially, the approximate center frequency of the IF
ADVICE:
Notch Filter is adjusted by the outer [COARSE] knob;
The relative position of the VRF passband can be
then, fine tuning of the center frequency is adjusted by
observed on the Tuning Offset Indicator of the dis-
the inner [FINE] knob.
play via Menu item “010 diSP BAR SEL.”
When the optional RF µTuning Kit is connected,
this knob allows adjustment of the center frequency
of the µ-Tuning filter passband (which is much
narrower than that of the VRF).

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SHIFT WIDTH Knobs (EXCEPT ON FM MODE)

SHIFT Knob WIDTH Knob
The inner [SHIFT] knob provides adjustment of the The outer [WIDTH] knob sets the overall bandwidth
IF DSP passband, using 20 Hz steps for precise ad- of the IF DSP filter for the Main (VFO-A) receiver.
justment and easy reduction of interference on either The center (12 o’clock) position establishes the “de-
side of your operating frequency. The total adjustment fault” bandwidth (for example, 2.4 kHz for SSB);
range is ±1 kHz. The normal operating setting for this clockwise rotation of this knob increases the bandwidth
knob is straight up, in the 12 o’clock position. (out to a maximum of 4 kHz), while counter-clock-
ADVICE: wise rotation reduces the bandwidth.
You may shift the Sub band (VFO-B) filter passband When the NAR (Narrow) filter selection is engaged,
via Menu item “042 S-iF LSB SET” through “049 S- the [WIDTH] knob is disabled.
iF PKT-USB.” The [SHIFT] knob may be used to re-center the pass-
band response on the incoming signal, and you may
find that the CONTOUR and IF Notch Filter may also
help improve intelligibility and/or reduce interference.
See also the discussions of the [CONTOUR] knob and
[NOTCH] knob.
ADVICE:
When the [NAR] button has been pushed, the [WIDTH]
knob no longer functions. The IF SHIFT system is still
fully operational, however.

CONT Switch SUB VFO-B Knob
This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s Depending on the status of the [A/B] button located at
CONTOUR filter on and off. When the CONTOUR the right bottom of the [SUB VFO-B] knob, the [SUB
Filter is activated, the peak position of the CONTOUR VFO-B] knob is used for functions associated with the
Filter is depicted graphically in the display. Adjustment Main (VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) frequency control reg-
of the CONTOUR filter’s center frequency is provided isters.
by the [CONTOUR] knob.
(VFO-A) BAND Switch
NOTE:
Pressing this button allows you to select the Main
There are times, when you’re trying to remove inter-
(VFO-A) operating band (Amateur bands) using the
ference with a sharp DSP filter, that the remaining sig-
[SUB VFO-B] knob.
nal has a somewhat unnatural sound. This is caused by
the cutting of some frequency components, leaving (VFO-A) MHz Switch
other components in excess. The CONTOUR filter al- Pressing this button allows you to tune the Main band
lows you (especially) to roll off certain frequency com- (VFO-A) frequency down or up in 1 MHz increments,
ponents inside the remaining passband, but in a smooth using the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
manner that helps restore a natural sound and/or raise
intelligibility. GRP Switch
Pressing this button allows you to select the memory
DNR Switch group using the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s
Digital Noise Reduction circuit on and off. When the M CH Switch
Digital Noise Reduction is activated, the “ ” icon Pressing this button allows you to select the memory
appears in the display. Adjustment of the Noise Re- channel using the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
duction level is provided by the [DNR] knob. (VFO-B) BAND Switch
CONTOUR DNR Knob When the [A/B] button is pressed, and the Orange lamp
CONTOUR Knob to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, press-
The inner [CONTOUR] knob selects the desired Main ing this button allows you to select the Sub (VFO-B)
band (VFO-A) receiver’s CONTOUR filter response. operating band (Amateur bands) using the [SUB VFO-
The CONTOUR filter is engaged via the [CONTOUR] B] knob.
button. (VFO-B) MHz Switch
DNR Knob When the [A/B] button is pressed, and the Orange lamp
The outer [DNR] knob selects the Main band (VFO- to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, press-
A) receiver’s optimum Digital Noise Reduction re- ing this button allows you to tune the Sub band (VFO-
sponse. The Noise Reduction circuit is engaged via B) frequency down or up in 1 MHz increments, using
the [DNR] button. the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
RX Indicator/Switch FAST Switch
This is the button that turns the Sub (VFO-B) receiver When the [A/B] button is pushed, and the Orange lamp
On and Off. When this button is pressed to make the to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob lights up, the
Sub (VFO-B) receiver active, the Green LED imbed- [SUB VFO-B] knob will be controlling the Sub band
ded within the button will light up. Pressing the button (VFO-B) frequency; pressing the [FAST] button will
again will disable this receiver, and the imbedded Green increase the tuning rate by a factor of 10.
LED will turn off.
A/B Switch
TX Indicator/Switch The [A/B] button determines whether the actions of
This is the button that turns the Sub (VFO-B) trans- the [SUB VFO-B] knob will be applied to the Main
mitter On and Off. When this button is pressed to trans- band (VFO-A) or the Sub band (VFO-B).
fer transmitter control to the Sub (VFO-B) frequency Pressing this button once causes the Orange lamp to
and mode, the Red LED imbedded within the button the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob to light up; in this
will light up. Pressing this button once more will trans- case, rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob affects op-
fer frequency/mode control back to the Main (VFO- eration on the Sub band (VFO-B). Pressing the [A/B]
A) side, and the Red LED imbedded within this button button once more causes the Orange lamp to turn off;
will turn off. in this instance, rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob
affects operations associated with the Main band (VFO-
A).

DISPLAY INDICATIONS (LEFT SIDE & CENTER)
Receiver Configuration Indicators SHIFT

ANT (1, 2, RX): Indicates the peak position of the DSP IF filter.
Indicates the antenna selected for operation by the front
panel [1/2] and [RX] antenna switches.
NB
ATT (OFF, –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB): This indicator appears when the Main band (VFO-A)
Indicates the attenuation level selected for operation receiver’s (short duration) Noise Blanker is activated.
by the front panel [AGC] button. This indicator will blink for three seconds, and there-
FLT (VRF, µ-TUNE, THRU): after appears continuously, when the Main band (VFO-
Indicates the RF filter selected for operation by the A) receiver’s longer-pulse Noise Blanker is activated.
front panel [VRF] button. NAR
ADVICE: This indicator appears whenever the Main band (VFO-
The µ-TUNE filter is an option. The “ ” icon will A) receiver’s narrow IF DSP filter is engaged.
not appear when the optional µ-TUNE unit is not con-
nected. PROC
IPO (AMP 1, AMP 2, ON): This indicator appears whenever the DSP Speech Pro-
Indicates the front end RF amplifier selected for op- cessor is activated.
eration by the front panel [IPO] button. MONI
R.FLT This indicator appears whenever the transmit monitor
Indicates the 1st IF Roofing Filter selected: AUTO circuit is activated.
(mode-determined), 3 kHz, 6 kHz, or 15 kHz.
AGC (AUTO, FAST, MID, SLOW): KEYER
Indicates the AGC decay time selected for Main band This indicator appears whenever the internal CW keyer
(VFO-A) operation by the front panel [AGC] switch. is activated.
DNR BK-IN
This indicator appears whenever the Digital Noise Re- This indicator appears whenever CW break-in opera-
duction feature is activated. tion is activated.
DNF TUNER
This indicator appears whenever the Digital Notch Fil- This indicator appears when the internal Automatic An-
ter is activated. tenna Tuner is activated.
CONTOUR HI SWR
The peak position of the CONTOUR Filter is depicted This indicator appears if the directional coupler and
graphically here when the CONTOUR Filter is acti- microprocessor detect an abnormally high SWR con-
vated. dition (over 3.0:1) that cannot be resolved by the Au-
tomatic Antenna Tuner.
NOTCH NOTE:
The null position of the IF Notch Filter is depicted If this indicator appears, check to be sure that you have
graphically here when the IF Notch Filter is activated. the correct antenna selected on the current operating
WIDTH band. If so, you will need to check the condition of the
Indicates the bandwidth of the DSP IF filter. antenna, its coaxial cable, and/or the connectors on the
cable so as to locate and correct the fault.

DISPLAY INDICATIONS (CENTER)
TX REC
This indicator appears during transmission on the Main This indicator appears while the voice recorder is re-
band (VFO-A) frequency. cording the receiver audio, and/or the memory is re-
cording your CW or voice message.
BUSY
This indicator appears whenever the Main band (VFO- PLAY
A) receiver squelch is open. If this indicator is not show- This indicator appears while the voice recorder is play-
ing, and reception seems to have been lost on the Main ing back the recorded audio, and/or the memory is play-
receiver for no apparent reason, check the position of ing back the recorded CW or voice message.
the SQL knob and rotate it fully counter-clockwise to
Multi-Display Window
restore reception.
This window displays either the Clarifier offset or
Main (VFO-A) Frequency Display Memory Channel Number.
This is the Main band (VFO-A) frequency display. ADVICE:
ADVICE: During FM operation, the Repeater Shift will be
When setting the Menu items, the Menu item num- indicated in this window. A Negative frequency shift
ber and Menu group name will appear in this area will be indicated by “–” while a Positive frequency
during setup. shift will be indicated by “+.”
When setting the CTCSS frequency for Encoding When setting the Menu items, the current setting
or Tone Squelch operation, the current tone infor- will appear in this area.
mation will appear in this area during setup. When setting the CTCSS frequency for Encoding
or Tone Squelch operation, the current repeater shift
LOCK
direction will appear in this area.
This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial knob
is locked. CLAR
This indicator appears whenever the Clarifier function
FAST
is activated.
This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial
knob’s tuning rate is selected to fast. MR
This indicator appears when the FT-2000 is in the
MIC EQ
Memory Recall mode.
This indicator appears whenever the Three-Band Para-
metric Microphone Equalizer is activated via the Menu. MT
This indicator appears when the FT-2000 is in the
Tuning Offset Indicator
Memory Tune mode to indicate that the memory con-
This is a tuning scale that, as configured from the fac-
tents have been temporarily changed.
tory, provides a visual CW tuning indication of the in-
coming signal’s offset from your transceiver’s CW car-
rier frequency, as programmed by the relative clarifier
offset, or the peak position of the VRF/µ-TUNE filter.

DISPLAY INDICATIONS (RIGHT SIDE)
Sub (VFO-B) Receiver S-Meter LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, PKT
Displays the strength of signals received on the Sub Displays the currently-selected operating mode for the
band (VFO-B). Sub (VFO-B) receiver.
TX FAST
This indicator appears during transmission on the Sub This indicator appears when the [SUB VFO-B] knob’s
band (VFO-B) frequency. tuning rate is selected to fast.
BUSY AGC A, F, M, S
This indicator appears whenever the Sub band (VFO- Displays the currently-selected AGC decay time for
B) receiver squelch is open. If this indicator is not show- the Sub (VFO-B) receiver.
ing, and reception seems to have been lost on the Sub A: Auto, F: Fast, M: Medium, S: Slow
receiver for no apparent reason, check the position of
NB
the Sub [SQL] knob and rotate it fully counter-clock-
This indicator appears when the Sub (VFO-B)
wise to restore reception.
receiver’s (short duration) Noise Blanker is activated.
Sub (VFO-B) Frequency Display This indicator will blink for three seconds, and there-
This is the Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display. after appears continuously, when the Sub (VFO-B)
ADVICE: receiver’s longer-pulse Noise Blanker is activated.
When setting the Menu items, the Menu item name
NAR
will appear in this area during setup.
This indicator appears whenever the optional Sub
When setting the CTCSS frequency for Encoding
(VFO-B) receiver’s narrow filter is selected.
or Tone Squelch operation, the current tone fre-
quency will appear in this area during setup.
When activating the CW Spot Tone, the current tone
frequency will appear in this area.

REAR PANEL
RX ANT OUT Jack DC OUT

This BNC jack provides output of the receiver signal This is DC power output lead from the internal AC
lines from the Antenna jacks which are connected to power supply. Connect this pigtail to the DC IN Jack
“RX” side of the transceiver’s main T/R switching cir- of the transceiver.
cuitry.
~AC IN Jack
RX ANT IN Jack Connect the supplied 3-wire AC line cord to this socket
This type-M jack is for a separate receive-only antenna. after ensuring that your AC mains voltage matches that
An antenna connected here can be used when the [RX] on the label. See the Installation section for instruc-
antenna button on the front panel is pressed. tions on how to change the internal switching power
If you want to use some special kind of external supply AC mains voltage, if necessary.
bandpass filter or preamplifier, you may connect it
FUSE
between the RX ANT OUT and RX ANT IN jacks.
This holder requires a 10-A fuse. Always use the 10
ANT 1/2 Jacks Amp fuse, whether operating on 100 - 120 VAC or
Connect your main antenna(s) here, using a type-M 200 - 240 VAC.
(PL-259) plug and coaxial feedline for each. These an-
Main Power Switch
tenna ports are always used for transmission, and also
This is main power On (I)/Off (O) switch of the FT-
are used for reception unless a separate receive an-
2000. Always turn this switch on before turning on the
tenna is also used for the receiver. The internal antenna
front panel’s [POWER] button.
tuner affects only the antenna(s) connected here, and
If this switch is not turned On, the front panel
only during transmission.
[POWER] switch will not function.
ANTENNA (1/2) SWITCH TX/RX RELAY GND

ANT “1” Transmitter Section
ANT “2” ANTENNA (RX) SWITCH

Use this terminal to connect the transceiver to a good
earth ground, for safety and optimum performance. Use
Receiver Section
a large diameter, short braided cable for making ground
RX ANT “OUT”
connections, and please refer to page 9 for other notes
RX ANT “IN” about proper grounding.
µ-TUNE Jacks
These jacks are used for signal input/output of the op-
tional RF µTuning Kit.

REAR PANEL
ROT (ROTATOR) Jack PTT Jack

This 5-pin MINI-DIN Jack accepts a cable connected This RCA input jack may be used to provide manual
to a YAESU G-800DXA/-1000DXA/-2800DXA An- transmitter activation using a footswitch or other
tenna Rotator (listed models are current as of early switching device. Its function is identical to the [MOX]
2006). You may control the antenna azimuth rotation button on the front panel. The same line is available at
(and rotation speed) using the Function buttons on the the PACKET and RTTY jacks for TNC control. Open-
front panel. circuit voltage is +13.5 VDC, and closed-circuit cur-
rent is 5 mA.
BND (BAND) DATA Jack
This 8-pin output jack provides band selection data MIC (PATCH) Jack
which may be used for control of optional accessories This RCA input jack accepts transmitter audio - either
such as the VL-1000 Solid-state Linear Amplifier. AFSK or voice - for transmission. This line is mixed
with the microphone audio input line, so the micro-
PACKET Jack
phone should be disconnected if using this jack and
This 5-pin input/output jack provides receiver audio
mixing is not desired. The optimum impedance is 500
and squelch signals, and accepts transmit (AFSK) au-
~ 600 Ohms, and the nominal input level should be 5
dio and PTT control, from an external Packet TNC.
mV.
Pinout is shown on page 15. The receiver audio level
at this jack is approximately 100 mVp-p (@600 Ohms). TRV Jack
This RCA jack provides a low level RF output for use
RTTY Jack
with a transverter. Maximum output is approximately
This 4-pin input/output jack provides connections for
–10 dBm (0.1 mW) at 50 Ohms.
an RTTY terminal unit. Pinout is shown on page 15.
The receiver audio level at this jack is at a constant REC Jack
100-mV (@600 Ohms) level. FSK keying at this jack This RCA jack provides low-level receiver audio out-
is accomplished by a closure of the SHIFT line to put and transmit audio, for recording or external am-
ground by the terminal unit. plification. Peak signal level is 30 mVp-p at 10 kOhms.
EXT ALC Jack
This RCA input jack accepts negative-going external
ALC (Automatic Level Control) voltage from a linear
amplifier, to prevent over-excitation by the transceiver.
Acceptable input voltage range is 0 to –4 VDC.

REAR PANEL
TX REQ Jack EXT SPKR
When this RCA jack shorted to ground, it puts the FT- This gold-plated two-contact output jack provides re-
2000 into the transmit mode, and sends out a steady ceiving audio from the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-
CW carrier, for linear amplifier or manual antenna tuner B) receivers for an external loudspeaker or speakers,
adjustment. such as the SP-2000. Inserting a plug into this jack
disables the internal loudspeaker. Impedance is 4 ~ 8
TX GND Jack
Ohms.
This RCA jack’s center pin is closed to ground while
the transceiver’s transmitter is engaged. It may be used µ-TUNE Jack
for control of a peripheral device, most typically a lin- This 10-pin MINI-DIN jack used for control of the
ear amplifier. To enable this jack, please set Menu item optional RF µTuning Kit.
“135 tGEn ETX-GND” to the “EnA” (Enable) selec-
DMU Jack
tion.
This 8-pin MINI-DIN jack accepts a cable connected
The relay circuit of the FT-2000 used for this jack is
to an optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit.
capable of switching AC voltage of 100 Volts at up to
300 mA, or DC voltages or 60 V at 200 mA or 30 V at PGM (PROGRAM) Jack
up to 1 Amp. This coverd 9-pin MINI-DIN jack is used at the fac-
tory. Please do not connect any equipment to this jack.
+13.8 V Jack
This RCA output jack provides regulated, separately CAT Jack
fused 13.8 VDC at up to 200 mA, to power an external This 9-pin serial DB-9 jack allows external computer
device such as a packet TNC. Make sure your device control of the FT-2000. Connect a serial cable here
does not require more current (if it does, use a separate and to the RS-232C COM port on your personal com-
power source). puter (no external interface is required).
AF OUT KEY Jack
This gold-plated 3-contact jack provides dual-channel This 1/4-inch phone jack accepts a CW key or keyer
low-level receiver output, for recording or external am- paddle. A 2-contact plug cannot be used in this jack.
plification. Peak signal level is 300 mVp-p at 10 k- Key-up voltage is +5 V, and key-down current is 1 mA.
Ohms. Main band (VFO-A) receiver audio is on the Plug wiring is shown on page 15, and this jack may be
left channel (tip), and sub band (VFO-B) receiver au- configured for keyer, “Bug,” “straight key,” or com-
dio is on the right channel (ring). A stereo amplifier or puter keying interface operation via Menu item “054
recorder is recommended, to record each receiver’s A1A R-TYPE.”
audio separately when dual reception is enabled (au-
DC IN Jack
dio from either receiver, or both, may be used via this
This 4-pin connector requires a 13.8-volt supply ca-
jack). The front panel [AF GAIN] knobs do not affect
pable of 22 amperes continuous duty.
the signals at this jack.
Typically, you will connect the DC OUT plug to this
REM (REMOTE) Jack jack. For DC operation, use the optional DC Cable
By plugging in the optional FH-2 Remote Control Key- (P/N: T9023725) with a 25 A fuse installed.
pad to this gold-plated jack, direct access to the FT-
2000 CPU is provided for control functions such as
contest memory keying, plus frequency and function
control.

BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS
Before turning on main power, please verify the following items once more.
Have you made all ground connections securely? See page 9 for details.
Do you have your antenna(s) connected to the rear-panel Antenna jack(s)? See page 10 for details.
Is your microphone (and/or key or paddle) connected? See pages 11 and 12 for details.
If using a linear amplifier, have all interconnections been successfully completed? See pages 13 and 14 for details.
Please rotate both [AF GAIN] controls to their fully counter-clockwise positions, to avoid a loud blast of audio when
the transceiver turns on. See page 21 for details.
Rotate the [RF PWR] control fully counter-clockwise, to set minimum power at first. See page 20 for details.
If your AC mains power should suffer a significant fluctuation or interruption, we recommend that you go through a
complete power-up cycle, in order to ensure that all circuits are properly initialized. To do this, be sure the front panel
[POWER] switch is turned off, then set the rear-panel [POWER] switch to the “O” position. Now unplug the AC cable
from the rear panel of the transceiver, and wait ten seconds before proceeding with the start-up procedure described
below.

Here is the typical start-up procedure for normal operation:
[POWER] Switch Main [RX] Button Sub [RX] Button
CLAR +
[AF GAIN] Knob [BAND] Button

Sub [AF GAIN] Knob
1. Plug the AC cable back in, and set the Press the Sub [RX] button to
rear-panel [POWER] switch to “I.” engage Dual Reception (us-
2. Press and hold in the front-panel ing the Sub (VFO-B) re-
[POWER] switch for one second to ceiver in addition to the
turn the transceiver on. Main (VFO-A) receiver).
3. The transceiver will start up on 7.000.00 When you press the Sub
MHz LSB, and normal operation may begin. [RX] button, its imbedded LED
NOTE: will glow green; pressing this
To turn power off, press and hold in the front panel button once more will turn off
[POWER] switch for one second. the Sub (VFO-B) receiver, and
4. Rotate the [AF GAIN] knob to set the imbeded LED will go dark.
a comfortable audio level on incom- Use the Sub receiver’s Sub [AF
ing signals or noise. Clockwise ro- GAIN] knob to adjust the Sub
tation of the [AF GAIN] knob in- (VFO-B) receiver volume level.
creases the volume level. 7. Press the [BAND] but-
NOTE: ton corresponding to
When using headphones, start by rotating the [AF the Amateur band on
GAIN] knob counter-clockwise, then bring the volume which you wish to be-
level up after you put the headphones on. This will gin operation.
minimize the chance of damage to your hearing caused ADVICE:
by an unexpectedly-high audio level. One-touch selec-
5. Press the Main [RX] but- tion of each Ama-
ton to engage the Main teur band between
(VFO-A) receiver; the 1.8 and 50 MHz is provided.
imbedded LED will glow The FT-2000 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO se-
Green. lection technique, which permits you to store up to
ADVICE: three favorite frequencies and modes onto each
If you press the Main band’s VFO register. For example, you may store
[RX] button when the imbedded LED is already one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and
glowing Green, the LED will now blink on and off; USB, then recall these VFOs by successive, mo-
this indicates that the Main (VFO-A) receiver is mentary presses of the [14] MHz band button. Each
temporarily muted. Just press the Main [RX] but- Amateur band button may similarly have up to three
ton once more to restore Main (VFO-A) receiver frequency/mode settings applied.
operation.

[ANTENNA] Button [MODE] Button [FAST] Button (VFO-B) [BAND] Button
(VFO-B) [MHz] Button
CLAR +
Sub [SQL] Knob [SQL] Knob Main Tuning Dial knob (VFO-A) [BAND] Button [A/B] Button
(VFO-A) [MHz] Button [SUB VFO-B] Knob
If you press the (VFO-A) [BAND ] button, the 9. Press the appropriate [MODE] but-
[SUB VFO-B] knob may be used as a band selec- ton to select the desired operating
tion knob. If you press the (VFO-A) [MHz] but- mode.
ton, rotation of the [SUB VFO-B] knob allows fre- ADVICE:
quency navigation in 1 MHz steps. Depending on By convention in the Amateur
the setting of the (VFO-A) [BAND ], (VFO-A) bands, LSB is used on the 7 MHz
[MHz], and [A/B] buttons, the function of the [SUB and lower bands (with the excep-
VFO-B] knob will change. tion of 60 meters), while USB is
utilized on the 14 MHz and
higher bands.
When changing modes from SSB
to CW, you will observe a fre-
quency shift on the display. This shift represents
the BFO offset between the “zero beat” frequency
and the audible CW pitch (tone) you can hear (the
pitch is programmed by the [PITCH] knob), even
though the actual tone that you hear is not chang-
ing. If you do not want this frequency shift to ap-
pear when changing modes from (for example) USB
8. Press the [ANTENNA 1/2] button to select the appro- to CW, use the Menu item “061 A1A FRQDISP,”
priate antenna for the band in use; alternatively, if one described on page 118.
is connected, you may also press the When operating on the FM
[ANTENNA RX] antenna selection mode, rotate the [SQL]
button. Two TX/RX antennas may be (Squelch) knob clockwise just
connected, or one RX-only antenna. to the point where the back-
ADVICE: ground noise is just silenced.
Once you have made your antenna selection, that an- This is the point of maximum
tenna is “remembered” by the microprocessor in con- sensitivity to weak signals. Excessive
junction with the VFO register (frequency and mode) advancement of the [SQL] knob will
in use when you chose that particular antenna. degrade the ability of the receiver to
detect weak signals. Adjustment of the
Sub band (VFO-B) Squelch is accom-
plished using the Sub [SQL] knob.

10. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to tune around the If you want to navigate quickly, so as to effect rapid
band, and begin normal operation. frequency change, there are several techniques
ADVICE: available:
Clockwise rotation of the Main Tuning Dial knob Direct keyboard entry of the frequency (see page
increases the operating frequency, one “step” of the 49).
synthesizer at a time; similarly, counter-clockwise Use the [SUB VFO-B] knob to tune in 1 MHz
rotation of the Main Tuning Dial knob will decrease steps (see page 49).
the frequency. Use the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] scanning
Two steps, one “normal” keys, if your microphone is so equipped (see
and one “fast,” are available page 49).
on each operating mode. MAIN TUNING DIAL KNOB TUNING RATE
Pressing the [FAST] button OPERATING MODE 1 STEP 1 DIAL ROTATION
engages the “Fast” tuning LSB, USB, CW, 10Hz 10kHz
selection. RTTY, PKT(LSB) [100Hz] [100kHz]
It is possible to separate the frequency change over AM, FM, PKT(FM) 100Hz [1kHz] 100kHz [1MHz]
[ ] : [FAST] switch set to “ON”
one dial rotation, only while operating solely on
the CW mode, using the Menu items “116 tun
DIALSTP,” and “117 tun CW FINE.” See page 123.

OPERATION ON 60-METER (5 MHZ) BAND (U.S. VERSION ONLY)
The FT-2000 includes the capability for transmission and reception on the five spot frequencies assigned to the Amateur
Service in the United States. To operate on the 5 MHz band:
1. Press the [V/M] button once to enter the “Memory” Main Tuning Dial Knob [M CH] Button
mode (a memory channel number “USx” will appear

on the Multi-Display Window in the display.
2. Press the [M CH] button. The LED imbedded in the
button will glow red to signify that rotation of the [SUB
VFO-B] knob will allow selection the memory chan-
nel.
ADVICE:
If the memory channel selection seems not to be oper- [V/M] Button
ating, check see if the orange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] Knob
[SUB VFO-B] knob is illuminated. If so, pressing the [A/B] Button
[A/B] button will cause the orange lamp to the right of

the [SUB VFO-B] knob to go out. Now, press the [M
CH] button to begin memory channel selection.
3. Memory channels “US1” through “US5” are pre-pro-
grammed, at the factory, with the permitted frequen-
cies in the 5 MHz band, and the USB mode is auto-
matically selected on these channels.
4. To exit from 60-meter operation and return to the VFO
mode, just press the [V/M] button.
NOTE:
The frequencies and operating mode for 5 MHz band op-
eration are both fixed, and may not be changed.

CLAR (CLARIFIER) OPERATION ON MAIN (VFO-A)
The [TX CLAR], [RX CLAR], [CLEAR] buttons and [SUB VFO-B] knob are used to offset either the receive, transmit,
or both frequencies from their settings on the Main band (VFO-A) frequency (the Clarifier does not affect the Sub band
(VFO-B), however). The four small numbers on the Multi-Display Window show the current Clarifier offset. The Clarifier
controls on the FT-2000 are designed to allow you to preset an offset (up to ±9.990 kHz) without actually retuning, and
then to activate it via the Clarifier’s [RX CLAR] and [TX CLAR] buttons. This feature is ideal for following a drifting
station, or for setting small frequency offsets sometimes utilized in DX “Split” work.
Here is the technique for utilizing the Clarifier: [CLAR] Knob
1. Press the [RX CLAR] button. In the Multi-Display

Window, the “RX” notation will
appear, and the programmed off-
set will be applied to the receive
frequency.
2. Rotation of the [CLAR] knob will allow you to modify
your initial offset on the fly. Offsets of up to ±9.990
kHz may be set using the Clarifier. [RX CLAR] Button
[TX CLAR] Button
To cancel Clarifier operation, press the [RX CLAR] but- [CLEAR] Button
ton. The “RX” notation will disappear from the display.

CLAR +
ADVICE:
Turning the Clarifier Off simply cancels the application of
the programmed offset from the receive and/or transmit
frequencies. To clear out the programmed Clarifier offset
altogether, and reset it to “zero,” press the [CLEAR] but-
ton. The programmed offset is displayed in the small multi-
channel window of the frequency display.
TXCLAR
Without changing the receive frequency, you may
alternatively apply the Clarifier offset to the trans-
mit frequency (typically, for “split” DX pile-ups).
See page 75 for details.
The Tuning Offset Indicator provides a graphical representation of the Clarifier offset.
On CW, the Tuning Offset Indicator is used for CW Center Tuning, instead of Clarifier Offset, as the transceiver is
configured at the factory. If you wish to change this, so that the Clarifier Offset is also displayed on CW, use the
following procedure:
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. [MENU] Button
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu

item “010 diSP BAR SEL.”
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select “CLAr
(Clarifier)” (replacing the default “C-tn (CW TUN-
ING)” selection).
4. Press and hold in
the [MENU ] but-
(TX Frequency < RX Frequency)
ton for two seconds Main Tuning Dial knob [SUB VFO-B] knob
to save the new set-
ting and exit to nor- (TX Frequency = RX Frequency)
mal operation.
(TX Frequency > RX Frequency)

LOCK
You may lock the setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob, to prevent accidental frequency change.
[LOCK] Button
To lock out the Main Tuning Dial
knob, just press the [LOCK] but-
ton that is located to the right of the
Dial. To unlock the Dial setting, and
restore normal tuning, just press the
[LOCK] button once more.
DIM
The illumination level of the analog meter and frequency display may be reduced, if you are using the transceiver in a dark
environment where high brightness is not desired.
To reduce the illumina- [DIM] Button
tion level, press the
[DIM] button, located
to the left of the analog
meter. To restore full
brightness, press the
[ DIM ] button once
more.
You may also customize the amount of brightness reduc-
tion engaged by the pressing of the [DIM] button, and may
use different brightness levels for different front panel ar-
eas. Menu item “008 diSP DIM MTR” adjusts the bright-
ness level of the analog meter; while menu item “009 diSP
DIM VFD” sets the brightness levels of the frequency dis-
play (these settings are effective only when the [DIM] but-
ton is pressed).

NOTES

CONVENIENCE FEATURES
DUAL RECEIVE
The FT-2000 is capable of simultaneous reception on the same amateur band, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B)
receivers, in what is called the Dual Receive mode. Especially useful for DX work, here is the operating procedure for Dual
Receive operation.
1. While receiving on the Main band (VFO-A), engage Sub [AF GAIN] Knob Main Tuning Dial Knob
[SQL] Knob Sub [RX] Button
the Sub (VFO-B) receiver by pressing the Sub [RX]
button, located to the upper left of the [SUB VFO-B]
knob. You will now be receiving on the two frequen-
cies shown on the frequency display.
2. Adjusting the volume:
To adjust the Main (VFO-A) audio level, rotate the
Main [AF GAIN] knob. To adjust the Sub (VFO-B)
audio level, rotate the Sub [AF GAIN] knob. In both
Sub [SQL] Knob [B] Button [BAND] Button
cases, clockwise rotation of the knob will increase the
[AF GAIN] Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
volume level.
3. Press the [B] button. Within five seconds of pressing
the [B] button, while the orange LED is blinking, you ADVICE:
may now change the operating mode for the Sub (VFO- When operating in Dual Receive, the manner in which
B) band by pressing the appropriate Mode selection the audio is fed to the left and right sides of your head-
button. phones (Stereo, Monaural, or Mixed) may be config-
4. Having pressed the [B] button in the previous step, ured using Menu item “089 rout HEADPHN” (see
you may also press the [BAND] buttons to select the page 121).
operating band on which you want to set up the Sub When changing modes from SSB to CW, you will ob-
(VFO-B) receiver. serve a frequency shift on the display. This shift repre-
5. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to adjust the Main sents the BFO offset between the “zero beat” frequency
(VFO-A) frequency, and rotate the [SUB VFO-B] and the audible CW pitch (tone) you can hear (the pitch
knob to adjust the Sub (VFO-B) frequency. is programmed by the [PITCH] knob), even though
6. To cancel Dual Receive operation, and receive just on the actual tone that you hear is not changing. If you do
the Main (VFO-A) receiver, press the Sub [RX] but- not want this frequency shift to appear when changing
ton; the imbedded green LED will go out, and modes from (for example) USB to CW, use the Menu
monoband operation on the Main (VFO-A) receiver item “061 A1A FRQDISP,” described on page 118.
will resume. When operating on the FM mode on the Sub band
(VFO-B), rotate the Sub [SQL] knob clockwise just
NOTE: to the point where the background noise is just silenced.
Please remember that, while the [B] mode button is blink- This is the point of maximum sensitivity to weak sig-
ing (for five seconds), any mode or band changes will still nals. Excessive advancement of the Sub [SQL] knob
be applied to the Sub band (VFO-B), whether or not Dual will degrade the ability of the receiver to detect weak
Receive is engaged. signals. Adjustment of the Main band (VFO-A) Squelch
QUICK POINT: is accomplished using the Main [SQL] knob.
By convention in the Amateur bands, LSB is used on the 7 The frequency ranges of the various fixed bandpass
MHz and lower bands (with the exception of 60 meters), filters are shown in the chart below. You may operate
while USB is utilized on the 14 MHz and higher bands. on Dual Receive RF BPF FREQUENCY DIVISION
with both receivers 0.03000 MHz ~ 0.49999 MHz
0.50000 MHz ~ 1.69999 MHz
set within the same
1.70000 MHz ~ 2.49999 MHz
range, even if they 2.50000 MHz ~ 3.39999 MHz
are not on the same 3.40000 MHz ~ 4.69999 MHz
Amateur band (for 4.70000 MHz ~ 6.89999 MHz
6.90000 MHz ~ 9.89999 MHz
example, the 14 and 9.90000 MHz ~ 13.89999 MHz
18 MHz, or 21 and 13.90000 MHz ~ 20.89999 MHz
24.9 MHz bands). 20.90000 MHz ~ 30.09999 MHz
30.10000 MHz ~ 44.99999 MHz
Of course, a suitable 45.99999 MHz ~ 59.99999 MHz
multiband antenna is
required.

DUAL RECEIVE
Using Headphones for Dual Receive Sideband Diversity Reception
To take advantage of dual reception, you will want to con- Here you receive a single AM signal through the two re-
nect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack. Like the ceivers, each receiving the opposite sideband. Skywave-
AF GAIN control, headphone audio mixing can also be propagated signals often show phase distortion in this
configured as desired from Menu item “089 rout mode, but it gives you a view of the entire passband, from
HEADPHN.” Three audio mixing schemes are selectable which you can then select the best sideband for listening
as follows: (or for SWL Dx’ing, you may want to listen to both side-
bands at the same time, to get the best copy). On
SEP: Audio from the Main band (VFO-A) receiver is
groundwave signals, where the phase of the sidebands is
heard only in the left ear, and Sub band (VFO-B)
likely to be the same, there is an interesting sense of depth
receiver audio solely in the right ear.
to the signal.
Con1: Audio from both Main band (VFO-A) and Sub
band (VFO-B) receivers can be heard in both ears, To tune in a signal using this mode, you should have ste-
but Sub band (VFO-B) audio is attenuated in the reo headphones connected to the front panel PHONES
left ear and Main band (VFO-A) audio is attenu- jack.
ated in the right ear.
Set the Main band (VFO-A) to either LSB or USB
Con2: Audio from both Main band (VFO-A) and Sub
mode, and tune for zero beat on the desired signal.
band (VFO-B) receivers are combined and heard
Press the [A B] button to copy this mode and fre-
equally in both ears “Monaural” mode).
quency into the Sub band (VFO-B), then press the mode
button to select the opposite sideband for the Main band
(VFO-A).
If using headphones, set the headphone mixing scheme
to the “Con1” mode via the Menu item “089 rout
HEADPHN,” and activate dual reception.
Adjust the [AF GAIN] knob(s) to balance the volume
of the two receivers.
If interference is present on one of the channels, you
may have to turn its [AF GAIN] knob to suppress that
channel (or press the green [RX] LED/button to dis-
able the receiver with the sideband experiencing inter-
ference). Otherwise, try changing the headphone au-
dio mixing scheme to “Con2” or “SEP” in the Menu
item “089 rout HEADPHN,” for different effects (or
try settings with similar effects on your external am-
plifier). Although you don’t get the “stereophonic” ef-
fect in the monaural mode, the two signals are still
mixed, offering the potential for much better copy than
in regular AM or even single-sideband ECSS modes.

DUAL RECEIVE
Bandwidth Diversity Reception
This mode involves receiving the same signal through two Polarity Diversity
different bandpass filters. The frequency and mode of both Similar in concept to the bandwidth diversity ca-
the Main band (VFO-A) and Sub band (VFO-B) are the pability just described, another interesting capabil-
same. The Main band (VFO-A) can be set up for a wide ity of the FT-2000 is the ability to use two differ-
bandpass, using the [WIDTH] knobs, and the Sub band ent antennas on the same frequency, using dual re-
(VFO-B) for a narrow bandpass, resulting in a spatial per- ception. for example, you might have a horizontal
ception of the channel. Although any mode (except FM) Yagi on the main band, and a vertical antenna on
can be used, CW offers the widest array of choices, and the sub band, then lock the two frequencies together
perhaps the most startling effects on crowded channels. and engage dual reception.
Stereo headphones or an external stereo speaker are rec- Frequently, the fading observed on the HF bands is
ommended for this mode. To set up the transceiver for not so much a change in ionization level, but rather
bandwidth diversity reception: a shift in the polarization of the signal as it travels
to and from the ionosphere. Having an opposite-
Select the desired mode on the Main band (VFO-A).
polarization antenna available can fill in the signal
Tune to the signal of interest.
during deep fades, and you may then transmit on
Press the [A B] button to copy this mode and fre-
whichever antenna is providing the strongest sig-
quency into the Sub band (VFO-B).
nal at the moment.
If using headphones, set the headphone mixing scheme
to the “Con1” mode via the Menu item “089 rout
HEADPHN,” and activate dual reception.
Adjust the [AF GAIN] knob(s) to balance the volume
of the two receivers.
Now try manipulating the [SHIFT ] and [WIDTH]
knobs to observe the interesting effects of bandwidth
diversity.

P.BACK (AUDIO PLAYBACK) FROM MAIN (VFO-A) RECEIVER
Once engaged by the operator, the FT-2000 begins the automatic recording of the last 15 seconds of incoming receiver
audio on the Main band (VFO-A). This capability is especially useful for confirming a callsign that may have been difficult
to copy due to noise or QRM, etc.
Recording
[AF GAIN] Knob
Press and hold in the [F7(P.BACK)] button for two sec-
onds to initiate record-
ing; the “ ” icon
will appear in the display
to confirm that recording
is in progress. The re-
corder will store up to 15
seconds of the Main
[F7(P.BACK)] Button
band (VFO-A) received
audio, and will retain the most-recent 15 seconds of audio
on a running basis.
Pressing the [F7(P.BACK)] button once more will halt Playback
the recording, and the “ ” icon will go out. Press the [F7(P.BACK)] button momentarily, after record-
NOTE: Stop ing has been halted, to begin playback of the recorded
When the transceiver is audio; the “ ” icon will appear in the display to con-
turned off, the contents of firm that playback is in progress. The last 15 seconds of
the recording memory will audio will be heard in the speaker or headphones. If you
be erased! do not intervene, the entire 15 seconds will be played back,
after which the playback will stop automatically. To halt
playback at any time, just press the [F7(P.BACK)] button
momentarily again. The next time you press the
Start [F7(P.BACK)] button, it will pick up the playback where
you left off.
15 Seconds Advice
You may adjust the playback level of the recording by the
main [AF GAIN] knob
P.BACK feature from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad

The [P/B] key of the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad can also serve as a remote-control recording/playback
switch. Operation is described below.
Recording Playback
Press and hold in the FH-2’s [P/B] key for two sec- Press the FH-2’s [P/B] key momentarily, after record-
onds to initiate recording. ing has been halted, to begin playback of the recorded
The “ ” icon will appear audio; the “ ” icon will appear in the display to
in the display to confirm that re- confirm that playback is in progress.. The last 15 sec-
cording is in progress. LOCK
onds of audio will be heard in the speaker or head-
ON OFF
Press the FH-2’s [P/B] key mo- phones. If you do not intervene, the entire 15 seconds
mentarily to halt recording; the will be played back, after which the playback will stop
“ ” icon will go out. automatically. To halt playback at any time, just press
You may also press the front the [P/B] key momentarily again. The next time you
panel’s [F7(P.BACK)] button press the [P/B] key, it will pick up the playback where
(momentarily) to halt recording, you left off. You may also press the front panel’s
as well. [F7(P.BACK)] button (momentarily) to play back the
When the transceiver is turned recorded audio, as well.
off, the contents of the record-
Advice
ing memory will be erased.
You may adjust the playback level of the recording by
the main [AF GAIN] knob

“MY BANDS” OPERATION
When operating on an Amateur Band, it is possible to use the [BAND] buttons to engage the use of the [SUB VFO-B] knob
for Amateur band selection. The “My Bands” feature allows you to select several Amateur bands, and make only those
bands available for selection via the [SUB VFO-B] knob.
This feature can be very useful in a contest, where the 10/18/24 MHz band are not used, or if you do not have antennas for
some bands.
“My Bands” Setup

1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode. Main Tuning Dial knob [ENT] Button
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item

“122 tun MY BAND.”
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to choose a band that
you wish to skip (omit) from the band-selection loop
(when using the [SUB VFO-B] knob for band selec-
tion). The available choices are 1.8/3.5/5/7/10/14/18/
21/24/28/50/GE (General Band)/AU (Transverter).
4. Press the [ENT] button to set the omission command [MENU] Button
to ON. The “E” (Enable) notation at the right of the [SUB VFO-B] Knob
band notation will change to “d” (disable).

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select/deselect as many bands
as you like.
NOTE:
The “ON” command sets the selected band to be
skipped, while the “OFF” command sets the selected
band to be included in the band-selection list. Return
the “d” notation to “E” to restore operation on a previ-
ously-deleted band. ADVICE:
6. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds The “My Band” feature affects both the Main (VFO-A)
to lock in the new configuration and exit to normal and Sub (VFO-B) bands.
operation.
“My Band” Operation

1. Press the (VFO-A) [BAND] button; the imbedded LED (VFO-B)[BAND] Button
will glow Red, if you operate the “My Band” feature (VFO-A)[BAND] Button
on the Main band (VFO-A).

ADVICE:
If the “My Band” feature on the Main band (VFO-A)
seems not to be operating, check see if the orange lamp
to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob is illuminated.
If so, pressing the [A/B] key will cause the orange lamp
to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob to go out. Now,
press the (VFO-A) [BAND] button to begin “My Band” [SUB VFO-B] Knob
[A/B] Button
feature.
2. Press the (VFO-B) [BAND] button; the imbedded LED
1.8 MHz
will glow Orange, if you operate the “My Band” fea- 3.5 MHz
ture on the Sub band (VFO-B). 5 MHz
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to choose the Ama- 7 MHz 7 MHz
14 MHz
21 MHz
teur band on which you wish to operate. Only those 10 MHz 3.5 MHz 3.5 MHz 28 MHz
Amateur bands that have not been skipped will appear 14 MHz 7 MHz
as you scroll through the bands. 18 MHz 14 MHz

21 MHz 21 MHz
24 MHz 28 MHz
28 MHz
50 MHz

BAND STACK OPERATION
The FT-2000 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, that permits you to store up to three favorite frequencies
and modes onto each band’s VFO register. For example, you may store one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and
USB, then recall these VFOs by successive, momentary presses of the [14] MHz band button. Each Amateur band key may
similarly have up to three frequency/mode settings applied. Both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) systems have their
own, independent, band stacks.
A typical setup, for the 14 MHz band, might be arranged like this:
1. Program 14.025 MHz, CW Mode, then press the [14]

MHz band button;
2. Program 14.080 MHz, RTTY Mode, then press the [14]
MHz band button;
3. Program 14.195 MHz, SSB Mode, then press the [14]
MHz band button.
With this configuration, successive momentary presses of
[BAND] Switch
the [14] MHz band button will allow you to toggle se-
quentially through these three VFOs.
USB
RTTY
CW
C.S (CUSTOM SWITCH)

An often-used Menu mode selection may be brought out to the front panel’s [C.S] button.
C.S Setup
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode; Main Tuning Dial Knob
the Menu list will appear on the display.

2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the Menu
item you want to be able to access via the [C.S] but-
ton.
3. Press and hold in the [C.S] button for two seconds to
lock in your selection.
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds
to save the new configuration and exit to normal op- [MENU] Button
eration. [C.S] Button
Menu Selection Recall via [C.S] button

Press the [C.S] button. [MENU] Button
The programmed Menu item will appear on the display.

You may now rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to change
the setting of this menu item. Press the [MENU] button
for two seconds, when you are done, to save the new con-
figuration and exit to normal operation.
[C.S] Button [SUB VFO-B] Knob

ROTATOR CONTROL FUNCTIONS
When using a YAESU model G-800DXA, G-1000DXA, or G-2800DXA rotator (not supplied), it is possible to control it
from the front panel of the FT-2000.
1 Press and hold in the [ENT] button (one of the [BAND]
button) for two seconds. The frequency display area
will change over to the “Rotator Control” configura-
tion.
2 Press either the [F2(CH-2)] button or the [F3(CH-3)]
button to rotate the antenna. Pressing the [F2(CH-2)]
button will cause rotation to the left (counter-clock-
wise), while pressing the [F3(CH-3)] button will cause [F5(MEM)], [F6(DEC)] Button [ENT] Button
rotation to the right (clockwise). [F2(CH-2)], [F3(CH-3)] Button
3 Press the [F5(MEM)] button or the [F6(DEC)] button
to control the speed of rotation. Pressing the Speed (0 % ~ 100 %) Direction (0° ~ 360°)
[F5(MEM)] button will cause slower rotation, while

pressing the [F6(DEC)] button will speed up rotation.
Usually, you will be using the “100%” setting.
When you are through exercising rotator control, press the
[ENT] button momentarily. The frequency display will “Overlap” Indicator
return to the main display field.
Counter-clockwise Rotation Speed Up
Clockwise Rotation Speed Down

~AC IN
ANT 1
ANT 2
OPERATION ADJ. MODE FULL OVERLAP A B OUT VOL

MODE SCALE LED ADJ ADJ
EXT SELECT ADJ PRESET
CONTROL SWITCH ADJ
ROT
EXT CONTROL
CONTROL
REMOTE
OPTIONAL CONNECTION CABLE (T9101556)

MORE FREQUENCY NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES
Keyboard Frequency Entry ADVICE:
You may enter operating frequencies, for either the Main If you attempt to enter a frequency outside the operat-
(VFO-A) or Sub (VFO-B) bands, using the front panel ing range of 30 kHz ~ 60 MHz, the microprocessor
band/frequency selection keys. will ignore the attempt, and you will be returned to
your previous operating frequency. If this happens,
Example 1:
please try again, taking care not to repeat the error in
Enter 14.250.00 MHz into the Main band (VFO-A):
the frequency entry process.
1. Press the [ENT] button
to engage the direct fre- Using the [SUB VFO-B] knob
quency entry process. You may change the Main band (VFO-A) frequency in 1
Now, beginning with MHz steps. If you press the (VFO-A) [BAND] button, the
the “10 MHz” digit of 1 MHz steps will be applied to the Main band (VFO-A)
the frequency (the frequency. The imbedded LED in the (VFO-A) [BAND]
leftmost digit), we will button will glow Red in the latter case.
enter the required dig-
When tuning in 1 MHz steps, clockwise rotation of the
its of the frequency. [SUB VFO-B] knob will increase the frequency, while
2. Press, in order, the digits of the operating frequency,
counter-clockwise rotation will decrease the frequency.
using the [BAND] buttons (which have the frequency-
entry digit or decimal point on the right side of the Using the UP/DOWN Switches of the
slash bar). In this example, enter Supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone
[1.8/1] [10/4] [GEN/.] [3.5/2] The [UP]/[DWN] switches on [FST] Button
[14/5] [50/0] [50/0] [50/0] [50/0] the supplied MH-31 B8 Hand [DWN] Button [UP] Button
The decimal point after the “MHz” portion of the fre- Microphone may also be used
quency must be entered, but no decimal point is re- for manually scanning upward or DWN FST UP
quired after the “kHz” portion. downward in frequency, respec-

3. Press the [ENT] button once more. A short “beep” will tively.
confirm that the frequency entry was successful, and
The microphone’s [UP ]/ [DWN ]
the new operating frequency will appear on the Main DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
switches utilize the tuning steps of MH-31
(VFO-A) frequency display fields.

the Main Tuning Dial knob; moreover,
Example 2: when the microphone’s [FAST] key is
Enter 7.100.000 MHz into the Sub band (VFO-B): pressed, the tuning rate increases by a
1. Press the [B] button. factor of ten, in a manner similar to the
2. Within five seconds (blinking the effect of the transceiver’s front-panel
imbedded orange LED) of pressing [FAST] button.
the [B] button, press the [ENT] but-
ADVICE:
ton to engage the direct frequency entry process. Now,
In the AM and FM modes, you may independently set the
beginning with the “10 MHz” digit of the frequency
tuning steps when using the [UP]/[DWN] switches. To set
(the leftmost digit), we will enter the required digits of
new tuning steps, use Menu items “119 tun AM STEP”
the frequency to be entered into the Sub band (VFO-
and “120 tun FM STEP.”
B) register.
3. Press, in order, the digits of the operating frequency,
using the [BAND] buttons (which have the frequency-
entry digit or decimal point on the right side of the
slash bar). In this example, enter
[21/7] [GEN/.] [1.8/1]
[50/0] [50/0] [50/0] [50/0] [50/0]
4. Press the [ENT] button once more. A short “beep” will
confirm that the frequency entry was successful, and
the new operating frequency will appear on the Sub
(VFO-B) frequency display fields.

RECEIVER OPERATION (FRONT END BLOCK DIAGRAM)
The FT-2000 includes a wide range of special features to suppress the many types of interference that may be encountered
on the HF bands. However, real world interference conditions are constantly changing, so optimum setting of the controls
is somewhat of an art, requiring familiarity with the types of interference and the subtle effects of some of the controls.
Therefore, the following information is provided as a general guideline for typical situations, and a starting point for your
own experimentation.
The FT-2000’s interference-fighting circuitry begins in its “RF” stages, and continues throughout the entire receiver sec-
tion. FT-2000 allows configuration of the features described below. However, the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver does not
have the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) features.
VRF (SEE PAGE 53) IF NOTCH (SEE PAGE 58)

On the 1.9 - 28 MHz Amateur bands, Yaesu’s powerful The IF Notch filter is a high-Q notch filter that can signifi-
VRF (Variable RF Filter) preselector circuit provides ex- cantly reduce, if not eliminate, an interfering carrier. The
cellent suppression of out-of-band interference, with a Q (sharpness) of the filter may be adjusted using the Menu.
passband much narrower than that provided by traditional
fixed bandpass filters.
DNR (DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION) (SEE PAGE 59)
The DSP’s Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) feature uti-
R. FLT (IF Roofing Filters) (SEE PAGE 54) lizes sixteen different mathematical algorithms to analyze
On the Main (VFO-A) receiver, three automatically-se- and suppress different noise profiles encountered on the
lected Roofing filters, in bandwidths of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, HF/50 MHz bands. Choose the selection that provides the
and 3 kHz, are provided in the 69 MHz First IF, right after best noise suppression, which concurrently will allow the
the first mixer. These filters provide narrow-band selec- signal to rise up out of the noise.
tivity to protect the following IF and DSP stages, and the
filters' automatically-selected bandwidths may be manu-
DNF (DIGITAL NOTCH FILTER) (SEE PAGE 59)
ally changed by the operator, if desired, for special oper- When multiple interfering carriers are encountered during
ating circumstances. reception, the Digital Notch Filter can significantly reduce
the level of these signals.
The Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s 40 MHz IF includes a fixed
Roofing filter, with a bandwidth of 15 kHz. AGC (SEE PAGE 62)
The AGC system is highly adaptable to changing signal
CONTOUR Filter (SEE PAGE 55) and fading characteristics, making reception possible un-
The DSP Contour filter is a unique capability on the Main der the most difficult conditions.
(VFO-A) receiver, providing either nulling or peaking of
tunable segments of the receiver passband, so as to sup- SLOPED AGC (SEE PAGE 63)
press interference or excessive frequency components on The Sloped AGC system on the Main (VFO-A) receiver,
an incoming signal, or to peak those tunable frequency instead of clamping a fixed upper bound on audio output
segments. The amount of nulling/peaking, and the band- across a wide range of input signals, actually allows the
width over which it is applied, are adjustable via the Menu. audio output to rise, very gently, with ever-increasing sig-
nal strength. This capability allows you to separate sig-
IF SHIFT (SEE PAGE 56) nals, using your brain, according to signal strength in ad-
The passband center frequency response of the IF DSP dition to slight frequency differences.
filtering may be adjusted using this control.
IF Filter Quality Adjustment (SEE PAGE 121)
IF WIDTH (SEE PAGE 57) The “Q” (quality factor) of the IF DSP filters may be ad-
The width of the IF DSP filtering may be adjusted using justed using the Menu.
this control.
Variable IF Filter Shape Factor (SEE PAGE 121)
You may adjust the shape factor of the receiver IF DSP
filters using the Menu.
Main Band (VFO-A)
RF 1st IF 2nd IF 3rd IF (DSP)

69.450 MHz 450 kHz 30 kHz
THRU
IPO OFF ROOFING
OPTION FILTER
µ-TUNE BPF RF AMP 1 1st CF 2nd DSP

ATT IF AMP IF AMP UNIT
ANTENNA 3k/6k/15k
SELECTOR 1st Local 2nd Local 3rd Local
VRF RF AMP 2
Sub Band (VFO-B)
1st IF 2nd IF
40.455 MHz 455 kHz
ROOFING
FILTER
1st CF 2nd DET
IF AMP IF AMP
15k
1st Local 2nd Local

IPO (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION)
The IPO feature allows the operator to optimize the characteristics of the receiver front end, depending on the current noise
level and the strength of incoming signals.
Press the [IPO] button several times to set the Receiver Configuration Indicator
desired characteristic of the receiver front end,
per the chart below.
AMP1: Amplifies the incoming signal path using a
low distortion RF preamplifier (gain: approx.
10 dB).
AMP2: Amplifies incoming signal path using a 2-
stage low-distortion RF preamplifier (total
gain: approx. 17 dB). [IPO] Button
ON: Bypasses the RF preamplifier, yielding di-
rect feed to the first mixer. AMP1
AMP
The selected receiver RF preamplifier will be indicated in

the IPO column AMP2 AMP
of the Receiver
Configuration ON
Indicator on the display.
ADVICE:
On the 10 MHz and lower bands, it generally is not necessary to use any preamplifier at all; selecting the “ON” position
described above will increase the strong-signal-handling capability of the receiver, and generally will result in more pleas-
ant reception due to reduced noise. If you can hear band noise with the preamplifiers disengaged, then a preamplifier is
generally not needed.
ATT
Even with the IPO function on, extremely strong local signals or high noise can still degrade reception. In such situations,
you can use the [ATT] button to insert 6, 12, or 18-dB of RF attenuation in front of the RF amplifier.
1. Press the [ATT] button several times to set Receiver Configuration Indicator
the desired attenuation level, per the chart
below.
OFF: Attenuator is Off
–6 dB: The incoming signal power is reduced by 6
dB (Signal voltage reduced by 1/2)
–12 dB: The incoming signal power is reduced by 12
–18 dB: The incoming signal power is reduced by 18 [ATT] Button
The selected
attenuation
level will be 2. To restore full signal strength through the Attenuator
indicated in the ATT column of the Receiver Configu- circuit area, press the [ATT] button to restore the ATT
ration Indicator on the display. display to the “OFF” position.
ADVICE:
The Attenuator affects both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) bands.
If background noise causes the S-meter to deflect on clear frequencies, press the [ATT] button until the S-meter drops to
about “S-1.” This setting optimizes the trade-offs between sensitivity, noise, and interference immunity. Also, once you have
tuned in a station you want to work, you may want to reduce sensitivity further (or add more attenuation) by pressing the
[ATT] button to a more setting. This reduces the strength of all signals (and noise) and can make reception more comfort-
able, important especially during long QSOs. When looking for weak signals on a quiet band, you will want maximum
sensitivity, so the IPO should be disabled and the [ATT] button should be set to “OFF.” This situation is typical during quiet
times on frequencies above 21 MHz, and when using a small or negative-gain receiving antenna on other bands.

RF GAIN (SSB/CW/AM MODES)
The RF Gain controls provide manual adjustment of the gain levels for the receiver RF and IF stages, to account for noise
and/or signal strength conditions at the moment.
1. The Main [RF GAIN] knob should, initially, be ro- Main [RF GAIN] Knob
tated to the fully clockwise position. This is the point
of maximum sensitivity, and counter-clockwise rota-
tion will gradually reduce the system gain.
2. The Sub [RF GAIN] knob operates identically to the
Main [RF GAIN] knob. The fully clockwise position
of the Sub [RF GAIN] knob should always be utilized
as a starting point for operation.
ADVICE: Sub [RF GAIN] Knob
As the [RF GAIN] knob is rotated counterclockwise
to reduce the gain, the S-meter reading will rise. This
indicates that the AGC voltage being applied to the
receiver is increasing (which causes a reduction in re-
ceiver gain).
Rotating the [RF GAIN] knob control to the fully
counter-clockwise position will essentially disable the
receiver, as the gain will be greatly reduced. In this
case, as well, the S-meter will appear to be “pegged”
against the right edge of the analog S-meter scale.
The Sub [RF GAIN] knob operates identically to the
Main [RF GAIN] knob. The effects of counter-clock-
wise rotation of the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s RF Gain
control may be observed visually on the Sub band
(VFO-B) S-meter.
QUICK POINT:
Reception frequently can be optimized by rotating the
[RF GAIN] knob slightly counter-clockwise to the
point where the incoming noise level is just about the
same as the “stationary” meter needle position as set
by the adjustment of the [RF GAIN] knob. This set-
ting ensures that excessive gain is not being utilized,
without so much gain reduction that incoming signals
cannot be heard.
The RF Gain control, along with the IPO and Attenua-
tor features, all affect the system receiver gain in dif-
ferent ways. As a first step in dealing with high noise
or a crowded, high-level signal environment, the IPO
generally should be the first feature engaged, if the fre-
quency is low enough to allow the preamplifier to be
bypassed. Thereafter, the RF Gain and Attenuator fea-
tures may be employed to provide precise, delicate
adjustment of the receiver gain so as to optimize per-
formance fully.

ADVANCED INTERFERENCE-SUPPRESSION FEATURES: RF FRONT END
The FT-2000 includes an unmatched array of RF selectivity-enhancing features. Please study the material below carefully,
so as to understand the various features completely.
USING THE VRF (VARIABLE RF FRONT-END FILTER)

The VRF system is a high-performance RF front-end preselector that has high Q factor and low insertion loss. VRF pro-
vides outstanding rejection of out-of-band signals, and can significantly improve reception in tough co-location operations
such as a contest or DX-pedition. The FT-2000’s VRF system affects the 1.8 - 28 MHz amateur bands only.
1. Press the [VRF] button momentarily. The “ ” icon Receiver Configuration Indicator [VRF] Button
will appear at the FLT column of the Receiver Con-

figuration Indicator on the display, and the VRF sys-
tem will be
engaged,
centered on
your current Amateur band.
2. You may rotate the [VRF] knob to skew the position
of the VRF system relative to your operating frequency. Offset Tuning Indicator [VRF] Knob
Because the VRF system is relatively broad, although
still much narrower than the fixed bandpass filter), you
may not hear much difference in the background noise
or signal quality when you make minor adjustments.
However, if you have receiving problems associated
by a very strong signal, rotation of the [VRF] knob
may help reduce the strength of the interfering station,
allowing improved reception of the desired signal if
overload was degrading reception.
ADVICE: ADVICE:
You may observe the The VRF filter affects both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub
relative skew of the (VFO-B) bands.
VRF system in the Tun- The VRF Filter operational status will be memorized
ing Offset Indicator on independently on each VFO in the VFO stack.
the display while turning
QUICK POINT:
the [VRF] knob.
The VRF filter, utilizing high-quality coils and capacitors
After moving the passband of the VRF system
that provide high Q, yields a passband that is approximately
manually, you may re-center it on the current Ama-
20% to 30% the width of a traditional, fixed bandpass fil-
teur band by pressing and holding in the [VRF]
ter. As a result, significantly more “unwanted” signal re-
button for two seconds.
jection is provided. Within each Amateur band, the fol-
3. To switch VRF off, press the [VRF] button until the
lowing adjustment steps are provided, if you wish to skew
“ ” icon shows “ ” in the FLT column of the
the response in a particular direction so as to enhance in-
Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display; this
terference rejection even more. The actual “sound” of the
confirms that the VRF circuit has been removed from
signal you are listening to will remain unchanged, how-
the incoming received signal path.
ever.
AMATEUR BAND VRF ADJUSTMENT STEPS
1.8 MHz 22 steps
3.5 MHz 22 steps
5 MHz 22 steps
7 MHz 22 steps
10 MHz 30 steps
14 MHz 30 steps
18 MHz 20 steps
21 MHz 20 steps
24.5 MHz 20 steps
28 MHz 20 steps

INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS OFF FREQUENCY BY JUST A FEW KHZ)
R.FLT (ROOFING FILTERS)
Narrow-band Roofing Filters of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, and 3 kHz bandwidths are provided in the first IF, right after the first mixer.
These filters provide protection fort the 2nd mixer, DSP, and other circuitry that follow and can dramatically improve
reception on a very crowded band (during a contest, etc.). Typically, the AUTO selection mode is satisfactory for most
operating situations, but in an extremely crowded phone band you may wish to select, for example, the 3 kHz roofing filter
for SSB operation.
Press the [R.FLT] button to toggle the Roofing Receiver Configuration Indicator
Filter selection.
AUTO 15 kHz 6 kHz 3 kHz AUTO
ADVICE:
The Roofing filter selection affects the Main band
(VFO-A) only. The Sub band’s (VFO-B) Roofing fil-
ter is fixed at a bandwidth of 15 kHz.
As you repeatedly press the [R.FLT] button, you will
[R.FLT] Button
observe changes in the notation in the R.FLT column
of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display,
denoting the
Roofing Fil-
ter currently
in use.
Typically, this selection will be set to “AUTO.”
The Roofing Filter selection will be memorized inde-
pendently on each VFO in the VFO stack.
QUICK POINT:
The “AUTO” selection of the Roofing Filter is based
on the operating mode. However, you may override
the automatic selection, if band conditions warrant a
different (usually, a tighter) selection.
The AUTO mode Roofing Filter selections are shown
below:
AM/FM/FM-PKT: 15 kHz
LSB/USB/PKT: 6 kHz
CW/RTTY: 3 kHz
When the Roofing filter mode is set to “AUTO” and
the Noise Blanker is turned On, the Roofing Filter band-
width will automatically be set to 15 kHz, as this set-
ting provides the most effective noise blanking. How-
ever, you still may override the automatic setting, and
select a more narrow Roofing Filter. Noise blanking
may be compromised, however, with a tighter Roofing
Filter in the line.
TERMINOLOGY:
A “Roofing Filter,” as its name implies, places a “Roof”
over the receiver’s IF system bandwidth. This “Roof” pro-
tects the circuitry downstream from the first mixer from
interference, just as a roof on a house protects the contents
from rain and snow.

INTERFERENCE REJECTION (SIGNALS WITHIN 3 KHZ)
CONTOUR CONTROL OPERATION
The Contour filtering system provides a gentle perturbation of the IF filter passband, so as to suppress or enhance certain
frequency components, thus enhancing the sound and/or readability of a received signal.
1. Press the [CONTOUR] button. The Contour notation CONTOUR Indicator [CONTOUR] Button
will appear in the display to confirm that the Contour

filter is engaged.
2. Rotate the [CONTOUR] knob to achieve the most
natural-sounding audio reproduction on the incoming
signal.
3. To cancel Contour tuning, press the [CONTOUR] but-
ton once more.
[CONTOUR] Knob
ADVICE:
The Contour filter affects the Main band (VFO-A) only.
You may observe the graphically-depicted peak posi-
tion of the CONTOUR Filter in the CONTOUR indi-
cator on the display.
[CONTOUR] button [CONTOUR] button

Fully Clockwise Fully Clockwise

Center Center With reference to Figure “B,” note the initial posi-
tion (12 o’clock) of the [CONTOUR] knob when
Fully Counter-Clockwise Fully Counter-Clockwise the [CONTOUR] button is pushed. You may ob-
CONTOUR GAIN “MINUS” CONTOUR GAIN “PLUS” serve the “indentation” in the receiver passband
where the Contour filter is placing a low-Q “notch”
The Contour filter’s level (either nulling or peaking) (per the setting of Menu item “090,” referenced
may be adjusted using Menu item “090 rdSP CNTR above). Counter-clockwise rotation (to the left) of
LV.” The factory default setting is for a null of “–15” the [CONTOUR] knob causes the indentation to
(dB). move towered a lower frequency within the pass-
The bandwidth over which the Contour filter effect is band, while clockwise rotation (to the right) causes
applied may be adjusted using Menu item “091 rdSP the indentation to move toward a higher frequency
CNTR WI.” The factory default setting is “10.” within the passband. By removing interference or
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit unwanted frequency components on the incoming
is connected, the Audio Scope (on the “Oscilloscope” signal, it is possible to make the desired signal rise
page) is particularly useful when adjusting the Con- out of the background noise/interference, enhanc-
tour control. Not only can you see the effect of the ing intelligibility.
null/peak of the Contour system, but you also can see
the position of the null/peak with respect to frequency A B C
components of interest on the incoming signal. You
may then observe (on the Audio Scope) the effect of
the Contour control while listening to the effect on the
signal, and this will help build your intuition on how
best to use Contour tuning in the future. IF IF IF
BANDWIDTH BANDWIDTH BANDWIDTH
QUICK POINT:
The steep slopes of the DSP filtering can, when adjusted aggressively, impart an unnatural sound to an incoming signal.
Oftentimes, though, a narrow bandwidth is not the key to improving copy; the incoming signal itself may have undesirable
or excessive frequency components, especially in the low-frequency range around 100-400 Hz. By judicious use of the
Contour filter, the “shoulder” of the passband response may be altered, or components removed from within the passband,
allowing the desired signal to rise above the background noise and interference in a manner not obtainable with other
filtering systems.

IF SHIFT OPERATION (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM MODES)
IF Shift allows you to vary the DSP filter passband higher or lower, without changing the pitch of the incoming signal, so as
to reduce or eliminate interference. Because the carrier tuning frequency is not varied, there is no need to re-tune the
operating frequency when eliminating the interference. The total passband tuning range for the IF Shift system is ±1 kHz.
Rotate the [SHIFT] knob to the left or right to reduce the SHIFT Indicator [SHIFT] knob
interference.
ADVICE:
The [SHIFT] knob affects the Main band (VFO-A)
only. However, you may shift the Sub band (VFO-B)
filter passband via Menu items “042 S-iF LSB SET”
through “049 S-iF PKT-USB.”
The position of the passband set by the IF Shift can be
observed on the display.
Referring to Figure “A,” note the depiction of the

IF DSP filter as the thick line, with the [SHIFT]
knob in the 12 o’clock position. In Figure “B,” an
interfering signal has appeared inside the original
passband. In Figure “C,” you can see the effect of
rotating the [SHIFT] knob so as to reduce the in-
terference level by moving the filter passband so
that the interference is outside of the passband.
A B C
Desired Signal Desired Signal Desired Signal
QRM QRM
IF IF IF

WIDTH (IF DSP BANDWIDTH) TUNING (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT MODES)
The IF Width tuning system allows you to vary the width of the DSP IF passband, so as to eliminate interference. Moreover,
the bandwidth may actually be expanded from its default setting, should you wish to enhance incoming signal fidelity when
interference on the band is low.
Rotate the [ WIDTH ] knob to adjust the bandwidth. WIDTH Indicator [WIDTH] Knob
Counter-clockwise rotation reduces the bandwidth, while

clockwise rotation increases the bandwidth.
ADVICE:
The IF Width affects the Main band (VFO-A) only.
The bandwidth of the IF can be observed on the dis-
play.
CAUTION:
When rotating the [WIDTH] control fully counter-clock-
wise, the transition between 50 Hz and 25 Hz bandwidth
may be accompanied by a “ping” sound, depending on the
amount of noise present. This is a normal condition, and
you should turn down the volume, when wearing head-
phones, to minimize the amplitude of this momentary
sound.
Using IF Shift and Width Together
The IF Shift and Variable IF Width features together
form a very effective interference-fighting filter-
Referring to Figure B, you can see the default band- ing system.
width with the [WIDTH] knob set to the 12 o’clock
position. For example, in Figure “A” you can see how inter-
ference has appeared both on the high and low sides
By rotating the [WIDTH] knob to the left, the band- of the desired signal. By rotating the [WIDTH]
width will narrow (see Figure “A”), while rotation knob, as shown in Figure “B,” the interference from
of the [WIDTH] knob to the right, as depicted in one side can be eliminated, and by re-positioning
Figure “C,” will widen the bandwidth. the [SHIFT] knob (Figure “C”), the interference
A B C on the opposite side can be removed, without re-
introducing the interference previously eliminated
in Figure “B.”
Advice: For best interference reduction, the Width
and Shift features are the primary tools you should
IF IF IF use. After narrowing the bandwidth (Width) and/or
adjusting the center of the passband (Shift), the
Contour control may also yield additional signal-
enhancement benefits on the net residual bandwidth.
What’s more, the IF Notch Filter (see the next sec-
tion) may also be utilized, in conjunection with the
three other filter systems, to significant advantage.
The default bandwidths, and total bandwidth ad-
justment range, will vary according to the operat- A B C
Desired Signal Desired Signal Desired Signal
ing mode:
SSB Mode: 200 Hz ~ 4.0 kHz (2.4 kHz) QRM
QRM
QRM
QRM
QRM
QRM
CW Mode: 25 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz (2.4 kHz)

RTTY/PKT Modes: 25 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz (500 Hz)
: bandwidth at 12 o’clock position of [WIDTH] knob. IF IF IF

IF NOTCH FILTER OPERATION (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM MODES)
The IF Notch filter is a highly-effective system that allows you to slice out an interfering beat note or other carrier signal
from inside the receiver passband.
1. Press the [NOTCH] button. The Notch characteristic NOTCH Indicator [NOTCH] Button
will appear in the display to confirm that the Notch

filter is engaged.
2. Initially, rough adjustment of the center frequency of
the IF Notch Filter is adjusted using the outer
[COARSE] knob; thereafter, fine tuning of the Notch
frequency is adjusted using the inner [FINE] knob.
3. To switch the IF Notch filter off, press the [NOTCH]
button once more. The Notch notation will turn off, [NOTCH] Knob
confirming that the IF Notch filter is no longer operat-
ing.
ADVICE:
The IF Notch filter affects the Main band (VFO-A)
only.
You may observe the graphically-depicted peak (maxi-
mum null) position of the IF Notch Filter in the NOTCH
indicator on the display.
The width of the IF Notch null may be adjusted using
Menu item “092 rdSP NOTCH W.” Both “Wide” and The performance of the IF Notch filter is shown in
“Narrow” selections are available, with “Narrow” pro- Figure “A,” where the effect of rotation of the
viding the least disruption of the “desired” signal. [NOTCH] knobs is depicted. In Figure “B,” you
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit can see the notching effect of the IF Notch filter as
is connected, the effect of the IF Notch filter may be you rotate the [NOTCH] knobs to eliminate the
observed on the Audio Scope (on the “Oscilloscope” incoming interference.
page). The Notch will be observed as a “dip” in the
A B
noise platform observed. What’s more, the “Waterfall”
Desired Signal Desired Signal
display may be used to observe the effect of the IF
Notch filter, which will appear as a white area in the
colored background area. The tuning rate for the IF QRM QRM
(Heterodyne) (Heterodyne)
Notch is somewhat slow while you adjust the [FINE]
knob, so the use of the Waterfall display to confirm
proper adjustment is highly recommended. IF IF
BANDWIDTH BANDWIDTH

DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION (DNR) OPERATION
The Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) system is designed to reduce the level of random noise found on the HF and 50 MHz
bands, and it is especially effective during SSB operation. By rotating the [DNR] knob, any of sixteen different noise-
reduction algorithms can be selected; each of these algorithms was created for dealing with a different noise profile, and
you will want to experiment with the DNR system to find the best setting according to the noise currently being experi-
enced.
1. Press the [DNR] button. The “ ” icon will appear NOTCH Indicator [DNR] Knob
in the display, confirming that the DNR system is en-
gaged.
2. Rotate the [DNR] knob to select the setting that most
effectively reduces the noise level.
3. To disable the DNR system, press the [DNR] button
once more. The “ ” icon will turn off, confirming
that the DNR system is not active.
ADVICE: [DNR] Button
The Digital Noise Reduction affects the Main band (VFO-

A) only.
DIGITAL NOTCH FILTER (DNF) OPERATION

The Digital Notch Filter (DNF) is an effective beat-cancelling filter that can null out a number of interfering beat notes
inside the receiver passband. Because this is an Auto-Notch feature, there is no adjustment knob associated with this filter.
ADVICE:
If a very strong interfering carrier is encountered, we recommend you first use the IF Notch filter, as it is the most effective
notching tool in the receiver section.
1. Press the [DNF] button. The “ ” icon will [DNF] Button
appear in the display, confirming that the DNF

system is engaged.
2. To cancel DNF operation, press the [DNF] button once
more. The “ ” icon will turn off, confirming that
the Digital Notch Filter is no longer in operation.
ADVICE:
The Digital Notch Filter affects the Main (VFO-A) band
only.

NARROW (NAR) ONE-TOUCH IF FILTER SELECTION
Main band (VFO-A) “One-Touch Narrow” Operation
Pressing the [NAR] button provides one-touch, mode-spe- WIDTH Indicator [WIDTH] Knob
cific selection of a narrow IF DSP filter set-

ting that does not depend on the setting of
the [WIDTH] knob. Pressing the [NAR] but-
ton once more returns the bandwidth control
to the Width/Shift system. The factory de-
fault bandwidths are:
[NAR] SWITCH
OPERATING MODE
“ON” “OFF” [NAR] Button
SSB 1.8 kHz
CW 500 Hz
RTTY/PKT-L/PKT-U 300 Hz
PKT-FM 9 kHz 16 kHz
AM 6 kHz 9 kHz
FM (28/50 MHz Bands) 9 kHz 16 kHz
: Depends on the [WIDTH] knob
Sub band (VFO-B)
ADVICE:
“One-Touch Narrow” Operation
When the narrow bandwidth is selected, the “ ”
1. Press the [B] button.
icon will appear in the display and the bandwidth on
2. Within five seconds of pressing the [B] button (while
the WIDTH indicator in the display will be reduced.
the imbedded orange LED is blinking), press the [NAR]
The bandwidth applied when the [NAR ] button is
button to toggle the bandwidth between “wide” and
pressed may be adjusted using the Menu. This allows
“narrow.” When the narrow bandwidth is selected, the
you to customize a quick-switch “Narrow” bandwidth
“ ” icon will appear in the display.
matching your operating needs. The default values for
each mode below are underlined. [B] Button
SSB mode: Menu item “104 rdsP SSB NAR”
200/400/600/850/1100/1350/1500/1650/
1800/1950/2100/2250 Hz
CW mode: Menu item “095 rdsP CW NARR”
25/50/100/200/300/400/500/800/1200/1400/
1700/2000 Hz
PSK mode: Menu item “098 rdsP PSK NAR”
25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz [NAR] Button
RTTY mode: Menu item “101 rdsP RTY NAR”
[NAR] SWITCH
25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz OPERATING MODE
“ON” “OFF”
When the [NAR] button has been pushed so as to en- SSB 1.1 kHz 2.25 kHz
gage the narrow filter, the [WIDTH] knob will be dis- CW 1.2 kHz 2.0 kHz
(300 Hz/500 Hz)
abled, but IF Shift still is operational. For many appli-
RTTY/PKT-L/PKT-U 1.2 kHz 1.2 kHz
cations, you may find that simple adjustment of the PKT-FM 9 kHz 16 kHz
[WIDTH] knob, instead of engaging the Narrow filter, AM 6 kHz 9 kHz
may be satisfactory for interference reduction. FM (28/50 MHz bands) 9 kHz 16 kHz
You may adjust the CW bandwidth using the [WIDTH] : Requires the optional CW Narrow Filter
300 Hz: YF-122CN, 500 Hz: YF-122C
knob, even if the narrow filter is engaged. In this case,
available bandwidth selections are 25 Hz ~ 2 kHz.
When you press the [NAR] button in the FM mode,
both the transmit and receive bandwidths are narrowed.
NOTE:
When the [NAR] button is pressed, the [WIDTH] knob no
longer functions.

IF NOISE BLANKER (NB) OPERATION
The FT-2000 includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition
systems.
Main band (VFO-A) NB Operation Main Band (VFO-A) “NB” Icon

[NB] Button Sub Band (VFO-B) “NB” Icon
1. Press the [NB] button momentarily to reduce short-
duration pulse noise such as from switching transients,
automobile ignitions and power lines. The “ ” icon
will appear in the display to confirm that the Narrow-
NB is operating. Press and hold in the [NB] button for
two seconds to reduce longer-duration man-made pulse
noise. The “ ” icon will blink for five seconds, and
thereafter will appear continuously, to confirm that the
[B] Button
Wide-NB is operating.
[NB] Knob
2. Advance the [NB] knob to the point where the offend-
ing noise is best reduced or eliminated.
3. To end Noise Blanker operation, press the [NB] but-
ton once more. The “ ” icon will turn off, confirm-
ing that the Noise Blanker is no longer in operation.
ADVICE:
When the Roofing filter mode is set to “AUTO” and
the Noise Blanker is turned On, the Roofing Filter band-
width will automatically be set to 15 kHz. The Roof-
ing Filter may be changed to a narrower selection, as
described previously, although Noise Blanker opera-
tion may be compromised somewhat when using a nar-
rower Roofing Filter. Sub band (VFO-B) NB Operation
When you change the Noise Blanker level on the Main 1. Press the [B] button.
(VFO-A) side, the Sub (VFO-B) band’s Noise Blanker 2. Within five seconds of pressing the [B] button (while
level will automatically change to be the same as that the imbedded orange LED is blinking), press the [NB]
for VFO-B, if the Sub (VFO-B) band’s Noise Blanker button momentarily to reduce short-duration pulse
is engaged. noise such as from switching transients, automobile ig-
nitions and power lines. The “ ” icon will appear in
the display to confirm that the Narrow-NB is operat-
ing.
the imbedded orange LED is blinking), press and hold
in the [NB] button for two seconds to reduce longer-
duration man-made pulse noise. The “ ” icon will
blink for five seconds, then appear continuously, to con-
firm that the Wide-NB is operating.
4. To end Noise Blanker operation, press the [B] button,
then press the [NB] button. The “ ” icon will turn
off, confirming that the Noise Blanker is no longer in
operation.
ADVICE:
When you change the Noise Blanker level on the Sub
(VFO-B) side, the Main (VFO-A) band’s Noise Blanker
level will automatically change to be the same as that for
VFO-A, if the Main (VFO-A) band’s Noise Blanker is
engaged.

TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION
AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL)
The AGC system is designed to help compensate for fading and other propagation effects, with characteristics that can be
of particular value on each operating mode. The basic objective of AGC is to maintain a constant audio output level once
a certain minimum threshold of signal strength is achieved.
Main Band (VFO-A) AGC Selection [AGC] Button
Press the [AGC] button repeatedly to select the desired

receiver-recovery time constant. You will observe the AGC
status notation in the AGC column of the Receiver Con-
figuration Indicator on the display, denoting the AGC re-
ceiver-recovery time currently in use. For most operation,
we recommend the “AUTO” mode. Additionally, you may
disable the AGC by pressing and holding in the [AGC]
button for two seconds. [B] Button
Sub Band (VFO-B) AGC Selection

1. Press the [B] button.
the imbedded orange LED is blinking), press the [AGC]
button repeatedly to select the desired receiver-recov-
ery time constant. You will observe the AGC notation
below the Sub frequency on the display, denoting the
Sub receiver’s current AGC receiver-recovery time. For
most operation, we recommend the “AUTO” mode.
Additionally, you may disable the AGC by pressing
ADVICE:
and holding in the [AGC] button for two seconds.
If the AGC receiver-recovery time is set to “Off” by press-
NOTE: ing and holding in the [AGC] button, the S-meter will no
Pressing the [AGC] button allows selection of the desired longer deflect. Additionally, you will likely encounter dis-
receiver-recovery time constant. Normally, the “AUTO” tortion on stronger signals, as the IF amplifiers and the
selection is satisfactory for most situations, but in the event following stages are probably being overloaded.
of operation on a crowded band where you wish to receive
QUICK POINT
a weak signal, you may wish to change the setting (to FAST,
Several aspects of AGC performance may be configured
for example). The “AUTO” mode selections are:
via the Menu. However, because AGC can have such a
OPERATING MODE AUTO AGC SELECTION
profound impact on overall receiver performance, we gen-
LSB SLOW
USB SLOW erally do not recommend any changes to the AGC Menu
CW FAST selections until you are thoroughly familiar with the per-
AM FAST formance of the FT-2000.
FM FAST
RTTY SLOW TERMINOLOGY:
PKT (FM) FAST
PKT (LSB) SLOW
Automatic Gain Control, or AGC, is a circuit that senses
the incoming signal strength, and then limits the gains of
the RF and IF stages so as to keep the output audio vol-
ume at a more-or-less constant level. AGC also protects
the RF, IF, Audio, and DSP stages from overload, as it
limits the signal strength that is allowed to flow, irrespec-
tive of the input signal level.

TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION
AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL)
SLOPED AGC Operation
In traditional AGC systems, the audio output from the transceiver becomes essentially fixed once the threshold for
AGC action is reached (usually several dozen dB above the no-signal noise SLOPED
floor). The FT-2000, however, includes an innovative Sloped AGC system
Audio Output
on the Main band (VFO-A) receiver, that allows the audio volume to rise NORMAL
and fall slightly according to signal strength. Although the rise/fall slope is
not dramatic, it is sufficient to allow you to use your ear to discern and
separate signals according to signal strength, not just audio frequency.
Input Signal
Using Sloped AGC
1. Press the [MENU] button momentarily to enter the

Menu mode. [MENU] Button
2. Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item

“088 rout AGC SLP.”
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to change the set-
ting to “SLP.”
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two sec-
onds to save the new setting and exit to normal op-
eration. You will now be using the Sloped AGC
system. Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
MUTE FEATURE (MAIN (VFO-A) BAND)

There may be occasions, during Dual Receive operation, when you want to silence the Main (VFO-A) receiver tempo-
rarily so as to concentrate on what’s being received on the Sub (VFO-B) receiver. The Mute feature makes this simple to
accomplish.
Press the Main [RX] LED/switch. The Main (VFO-A) re- Main [RX] Switch
ceiver will be silenced, and the green LED in the [RX]
switch will blink.
To restore reception on the Main (VFO-A) receiver, just
press the blinking [RX] switch/LED once more.
ADVICE:
If you press the [POWER] switch momentarily while the
transceiver is turned on, the transceiver’s audio will be
muted for three seconds.

SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION
[MOX] Button
[METER] Switch [MODE] Button
CLAR +
[MIC] Knob Main Tuning Dial knob

[RF PWR] Knob
1. The operating mode is selected using the [MODE] 3. Press the microphone’s PTT (Push To Talk) switch to
buttons to the left of the Main Tuning Dial knob, and begin transmission; speak into the microphone in a
the VFO (A or B) to which the selection is applied is normal voice level.
selected by the [A] or [B] button above the [MODE] ADVICE:
buttons. Usually, the [A] button glows Red, signifying The “ ” indicator will light up in the frequency
that the Main band (VFO-A) is be- display area, confirming that transmission is in
ing adjusted. Similarly, pressing the progress.
[B] button will cause its indicator to When transmitting in the AM mode, rotate the [RF
blink Orange for five seconds, sig- PWR] knob so as to set a maximum (carrier) power
nifying Sub band (VFO-B) adjust- output of 25 Watts.
ment. Therefore, press the [A] or [B] 4. In the SSB mode, adjust the microphone amplifier gain
button to select the desired VFO, to match the microphone and your
then press the [LSB] or [USB] but- voice level, set the [METER ]
ton to select one of the SSB modes. switch to the “ALC” position,
For AM operation, press the [AM/ close the PTT switch, speak into
FM] button repeatedly until the im- the microphone in a normal voice
bedded LED glows red. level, and adjust the [MIC] (gain) knob
QUICK POINT: so that the ALC voltage (displayed on
By convention, LSB is used in the 7 MHz and lower the right meter) stays within the ALC
Amateur bands for SSB communication, and USB zone of the meter (up to 2/3 of full scale
is used on the 14 MHz and higher bands (the 10 deflection) on voice peaks.
MHz band is used for CW and data modes only). ADVICE:
When the [AM/FM] button glows orange, it indi- The microphone
cates that FM operation is engaged. gain of the AM
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to adjust the oper- mode has been pro-
ating frequency. Alternatively, you may use the [UP]/ grammed, at the
[DWN] scanning buttons on the MH-31B8 Hand Mi- factory, to a level
crophone to sweep up or down the current band. that should be satisfactory for most situations. How-
ever, using Menu item “050 A3E MICGAIN,” you may
set a different fixed value, or choose the “Ur” option,
which then lets you use the front panel [MIC] knob to
set the microphone gain in the AM mode. In this case,
the [MIC] knob should not be advanced to the point
where the ALC meter deflects. In many cases, the same
setting as used on SSB will be satisfactory.
5. Release the PTT switch at the end of your transmis-
sion. The transceiver will return to the receive mode.

SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION
ADVICE:
ALC meter deflection may be caused by excessive drive When performing tests (such as the setup of the [MIC]
power, but also by reflected power detected in the an- or [RF PWR] knobs), be sure to check the frequency
tenna system. If the impedance presented to the trans- before transmitting, so as to avoid interference to oth-
ceiver is different from 50 Ohms, ALC meter action ers who may already be using the frequency.
may be observed that is not related to the proper set- Four techniques for exercising Transmit/Receive con-
ting of the [MIC] (gain) knob. Therefore, we recom- trol are provided on the FT-2000, and you may choose
mend that you make [MIC] knob adjustments into a the technique(s) that best suit your operating needs:
dummy load or antenna system presenting an imped- Pressing the microphone’s PTT switch will engage
ance very close to 50 Ohms. the transmitter.
Rotate the [RF PWR] knob to set the desired power The rear panel PTT jack may be connected to a
output. Clockwise rotation of the [RF PWR] knob will foot switch or other manual switching device in
increase the power. The adjustment order to engage the transmitter.
range is between 5 Watts and 100 Watts, Pressing the front panel [MOX] button will lock
and you should always use the minimum the transmitter on. Press the [MOX] button again
power necessary for maintaining reli- to return to receive.
able communications. The VOX (Voice Operated Xmit) circuit will en-
gage the transmitter automatically when you speak
into the microphone. For details of VOX opera-
tion, see page 74.

USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
The Automatic Antenna Tuner (hereinafter referred to as the “ATU”) built into each FT-2000 is crafted to ensure a 50-Ohm
load for the final amplifier stage of the transmitter. We recommend that the ATU be used whenever you operate on the FT-
2000.
ADVICE:
The ATU of the FT-2000, being located inside the station, only adjusts the impedance presented to the transceiver at the
station end of your coaxial cable feedline. It does not “tune” the SWR at the antenna feedpoint itself. When designing
and building your antenna system, we recommend that every effort be made to ensure a low SWR at the antenna
feedpoint.
The ATU of the FT-2000 includes 100 memories for tuning data. Eleven of these memories are allocated, one per
Amateur band, so that each band has at least one setting preset for use on that band. The remaining 89 memories are
reserved for the 89 most-recent tuning points, for quick frequency change without the need to retune the ATU.
The ATU in the FT-2000 is designed to match impedances within the range of 16.5 Ohms to 150 Ohms, corresponding
to an SWR of 3:1 or less on the HF amateur bands (6 m amateur band: 25 Ohms to 100 Ohms, corresponding to an SWR
of 2:1 or less). Accordingly, simple non-resonant whip antennas, along with random-length wires and the “G5RV”
antenna (on most bands) may not be within the impedance matching range of the ATU.
ATU OPERATION
1. Rotate the [RF PWR] knob fully clockwise (to the NOTCH Indicator [DNR] Knob
right).
2. Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to set the radio to the
desired operating frequency within the Amateur band.
3. Press the [TUNE] button momentarily to place the ATU
in the transmit line (no adjustment/tuning will occur
yet). The “ ” icon will appear in the display.
QUICK POINT:
The momentary press of the [TUNE] button will turn [DNR] Button
the tuner on, and the microprocessor will automatically
ADVICE:
select the tuning point closest to the current operating
The ATU circuit is located between the final amplifier and
frequency.
the rear-panel antenna jack; reception is not affected by
4. Press and hold in the [TUNE] button for two seconds
the ATU.
to begin automatic tuning. The transmitter will be en-
gaged, and the “ ” icon will blink while tuning is QUICK POINT:
in progress. When the optimum tuning point has been As shipped from the factory, only one ATU alignment
reached, the radio will return to receive, and the point is saved on each Amateur band. This was memo-
“ ” icon will again glow steadily (instead of rized during the final alignment and performance veri-
blinking). fication stages on the production line.
5. While tuning around the band using the Main Tuning The momentary flickering of the “ ” icon occurs
Dial knob, you will observe that the “ ” icon whenever you cross over into a new 10 kHz ATU
blinks momentarily every 10 kHz. This momentary memory window.
blinking indicates that a new tuning window has been
NOTE:
entered. If you want to save tuning data associated with
Please check the operating frequency before beginning the
this 10 kHz window, repeat step 4 (above) for each
tuning process, to be sure you are not interfering with oth-
such window. On bands like 1.8 MHz where the im-
ers who may already be using the frequency.
pedance may change rapidly, the storage of a number
of tuning points is recommended. TERMINOLOGY:
6. To disconnect the ATU from the transmit line, press Antenna Tuner Memories: The microprocessor of the ATU
the [TUNE] button momentarily. The “ ” icon makes a note of the positions of the tuning capacitors and
will turn off, confirming that the ATU has been turned the selected inductors, and stores the data for each 10 kHz
off. In the “Off” mode, the transceiver will be directly window in which tuning has occurred. This eliminates the
connected to the coaxial cable connected to your an- need to re-tune every time you return to a frequency on
tenna, and will operate based on whatever impedance which you already have completed the tuning process.
is present at the station end of the coax.

ABOUT ATU OPERATION
Figure 1 depicts a situation where normal tuning via the ATU has been successfully completed, and the tuning data has been
stored in the ATU memory. The antenna system as seen by the transmitter is shown.
In Figure 2, the operator has changed frequency, and the “ ” icon has become appeared. The operator presses and
holds in the [TUNE] button for two seconds to begin impedance matching using the ATU.
If a high SWR conditions exists (above 3:1), corrective action must be taken in the antenna system to bring the impedance
closer to 50 Ohms. Besides the fact that the ATU will refuse to memorize settings on frequencies where the SWR exceeds
3:1, the high SWR may indicate a mechanical failure in the feed system, and such failures can lead to the generation of
spurious signals causing TVI, etc.
SWR: 2.0
Feed Point SWR
SWR: 1.5
SWR: 1.0
Frequency
SWR after ATU Tuning
FIGURE 1
The “ ” icon appears on the display

when you transmit on this frequency
Memorized ATU Tuning
SWR: 3.0
SWR: 3.0
SWR: 2.0
Retuned Setting
SWR: 1.0
Frequency
FIGURE 2
About ATU Memories

SWR (Post-tuning) Less than 1.5:1
The tuning settings are committed to the ATU memory.
SWR (Post-tuning) Greater than 1.5:1
Tuning data will not be retained in memory. If you return to the same frequency, the tuning process must be repeated.
SWR (Post-tuning) Greater than 3:1
The “ ” icon will light up, and tuning settings, if achieved, will not be memorized. Please investigate and
resolve the high SWR condition before attempting further operation using this antenna.

LITHIUM BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The memories for the ATU are backed up by a common Lithium backup battery (type CR2032 or equivalent). After two or
more years of heavy use, you may notice that the tuner memories are not being maintained, and that you have to re-tune
when returning to a frequency on which you had previously stored tuning data.
In this case, please replace the ATU Backup Battery using the following procedure:
1. Turn the front panel [POWER] switch “off,” then turn

the rear panel’s [POWER] switch “off.”
2. Unplug the AC cable from the rear panel’s ~AC IN jack.
3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the three screws from each
side of the transceiver and three screws from the top
edge of the rear panel. Slide the top case toward to the
rear about 1/2 inch (1 cm), then remove the top case.
4. Turn the transceiver up side down.
5. Remove the seven screws affixing the bottom case, and
then remove the bottom case (Figure 2).
6. Locate the Lithium battery on the left side of the Con-
trol Unit (Figure 3). FIGURE 1
7. Turn the BACKUP switch “off.”
8. Follow the guidelines in Figure 4, and remove the old
battery, replacing it with a new one of the identical type.
9. Connect the AC cable to the rear panel’s ~AC IN jack.
10. Turn the rear panel’s [POWER] switch “on,” then turn
the front panel [POWER] switch “on.” Use extreme
caution, as high voltages are present inside the trans-
ceiver!
11. Turn the BACKUP switch “on.”
FIGURE 2
13. Unplug the AC cable from the rear panel’s ~AC IN jack.
14. Replace bottom case and its seven screws removed in
step 5, and then replace the top case and its nine screws
removed in step 3. Backup Battery
15. The ATU Backup Battery replacement is now com-

plete.
Backup Switch
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
FIGURE 3
QUICK POINT:
When the ATU Backup Battery is replaced, all tuner memo-
Removal of the Installing the
ries will be erased, and new sets of tuning data will have to Lithium Backup Battery Lithium Backup Battery
be stored. After pusing in the direction of the Use your fingertip to push in the
arrow, move your finger upward. indicated direction
+
+
+
FIGURE 4
NOTES:
Use care in the handling and storage of the Lithium battery. It is small, and presents a choking hazard to small children;
therefore keep such batteries out of the reach of children at all times. Do not dispose of Lithium batteries in fire, and do
not attempt to re-charge them under any circumstances.
When opening/closing the case, take care with your screwdriver not to short out internal components, or touch them in
a way that will cause them to short out against other components.
The exhaustion of the ATU backup battery of the FT-2000 is a normal “wear and tear” situation, and the loss of the
backup voltage is not a “defect” or other condition covered by the Limited Warranty on this product. Accordingly, if you
do not feel capable of replacing the battery, and ask a service shop to do so on your behalf, a service fee may apply.

ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY
USING THE SPEECH PROCESSOR (SSB/AM MODES)
The Speech Processor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output via a sophisticated
compression technique. The result is improved intelligibility when conditions are difficult.
1. Adjust the [MIC] (gain) knob for SSB use, as described [MONI] Button
on page 64. [PROC] Button
2. Rotate the [METER] switch fully to the left, so as to

select “COMP” (Compression).
3. Press the [PROC] button momentarily. The “ ”
icon will appear in the display, confirming that the
Speech Processor is engaged.
4. Press the PTT switch on the microphone, and speak
into the microphone in a normal voice level. Observe
the deflection of the meter needle on the COMP meter [METER] Switch
scale. [MIC] Knob [MONI] Knob

[RF PWR] Knob [PROC] Knob
5. Rotate the [PROC] knob so that the meter needle de-
flects to not more than “10 dB” on the COMP scale.
6. To switch the Speech Processor off, press the [PROC]
button once more. The “ ” icon will turn off, con-
firming that the Speech processor is turned off.
ADVICE:
Excessive advancement of the [PROC] knob will re-
sult in a degradation of the transmitted signal’s signal-
to-noise ratio, thereby reducing intelligibility at the
other end of the circuit.
The Transmit Monitor is very helpful way of verifying
proper adjustment of the compression level. Pressing
the [MONI] button then adjusting the [MONI] knob
for a comfortable listening level while you are trans-
mitting, you will be able to hear the difference in sound
quality as you make adjustments.
The [RF PWR] knob still controls the RF power out-
put, whether or not the Speech Processor is engaged.
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit
is connected, you may observe the effect of your com-
pression level adjustments by viewing the wave-form
on the “Oscilloscope” page.

ADJUSTING THE SSB TRANSMITTED BANDWIDTH (SSB MODE)
For transmission on SSB, a default bandwidth of 2.4 kHz is provided. This bandwidth provides reasonable fidelity along
with good talk power, and is typical of the bandwidth used for decades during SSB transmission. However, the bandwidth
may be varied by the operator, so as to provide different levels of fidelity or talk power, according to your preferences.
Here’s how to adjust the transmitted bandwidth on SSB: [MENU] Button
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu.

2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob so as to select Menu
item “082 A3J TX BPF.”
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired
bandwidth. The available selections are 3000/
50-3000/100-2900/200-2800/300-2700/400-
2600, and the default is 300-2700 Hz. A wider band-
width will provide greater fidelity, while a narrow band- Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
width will compress the available transmitter power
into less spectrum, resulting in more “talk power” for
QUICK POINTS:
DX pile-ups.
The higher fidelity associated with wide bandwidth will
be particularly enjoyable on the low bands, during lo-
to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
cal rag-chew QSOs.
ADVICE: The “3000” setting is a special hi-fidelity setting,
The Transmit Monitor is very helpful way of verifying whereby the transmitted bandwidth is in excess of 3
the effects on fidelity of changing the bandwidth. Press- kHz. This selection, in conjunction with judicious ad-
ing the [MONI] button then adjusting the [MONI] knob justment of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer (see
for a comfortable listening level while you are trans- next chapter) can provide truly outstanding fidelity and
mitting, you will be able to hear the difference in sound very natural-sounding audio.
quality as you make changes. When using the wider bandwidth selections (especially
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit “3000”), the apparent power output from the transmit-
is connected, you may verify the effect of your adjust- ter may seem lower. This is because the available power
ments of the transmitted bandwidth by observing the from the transmitter is being distributed over a wider
Audio Scope on the “Oscilloscope” page. bandwidth, and the power detection circuitry does not
compensate for the effect of the bandwidth selection
(it is calibrated in the default 2.4 kHz bandwidth).

PARAMETRIC MICROPHONE EQUALIZER (SSB/AM MODES)
The FT-2000 includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer, that provides precise, independent control
over the low-, mid-, and treble-ranges in your voice wave-form.
QUICK POINT:
The Parametric Equalizer is a unique technique for adjusting the signal quality. Because the three ranges may be adjusted
so precisely, it is possible to craft a response that provides a more natural and pleasant sound than you have ever experi-
enced before. Effective “talk power” can also be significantly enhanced.
The aspects of configuration that you may adjust on the Parametric Equalizer are:
Center Frequency: The center frequency of each of the three bands may be adjusted.
Gain: The amount of enhancement (or suppression) within each band may be adjusted.
Q: The bandwidth over which the equalization is applied may be adjusted.
1. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack. [MONI] Button Main Tuning Dial Knob
2. Set the [RF PWR] knob to its minimum value, so as
not to cause interference to other users during adjust-
ment.
ADVICE:
We recommend you consider connecting a dummy
load to one of the Antenna jacks, and monitor your
signal on a separate receiver, so as to prevent inter-
ference to other users. [RF PWR] Knob [MENU] Button
You will have the best chance of hearing the ef- [SUB VFO-B] Knob
fects of adjustments if you wear headphones (con-
nected to the monitor receiver) while monitoring
3-STAGE PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER ADJUSTMENTS
your transmitted signal. Center Frequency “123 tAUd EQ1-FREQ” “100” (Hz) ~ “700” (Hz)
3. Press the [MONI] button, if you want to listen on the “126 tAUd EQ2-FREQ” “700” (Hz) ~ “1500” (Hz)
FT-2000’s internal monitor. “129 tAUd EQ3-FREQ” “1500” (Hz) ~ “3200” (Hz)
Parametric Gain “124 AUd EQ1-LVL” (Low) “–10” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
4. Press the [MENU] button momentarily. The Menu list “127 tAUd EQ2-LVL” (Mid) “–10” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
will appear in the display. “130 tAUd EQ3-LVL” (High) “–10” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
5. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to find the “EQ” Q (Bandwidth) “125 tAUd EQ1-BW” (Low) “1” ~ “10”
“128 tAUd EQ2-BW” (Mid) “1” ~ “10”
Menu area, containing Menu items “123” through “131 tAUd EQ3-BW” (High) “1” ~ “10”
“131;” these parameters apply to the adjustment of the
Parametric Microphone Equalizer.
+10dB
6. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to perform adjustments
to a particular Menu item.
7. Close the PTT switch, and speak into the microphone
Parametric Gain
while listening to the effects of the changes you are

making (in step 6). Because the overall effect on the
sound will change with each adjustment you make, you
should make several passes through each adjustment
area, to be sure that you are achieving the optimum
setting.
8. When you have completed all adjustments, press and
f1 f2 f3
hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save
the new settings and exit to normal operation. If you
only press the [MENU] button momentarily to exit,
any changes you performed will not be stored.
ADVICE:
To roll off excessive bass response in a wide-range studio
microphone, try putting a 10 dB null at 100 Hz with a
bandwidth of “1” or “2,” do about a 3 dB null centered on
800 Hz with a bandwidth of "3," and then put an 8 dB
peak centered on 2100 Hz with a bandwidth of “1.” These
are starting recommendations; each microphone and user’s
voice will be different, often requiring different settings.

TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES
VOICE MEMORY (SSB/AM/FM MODES)
You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-2000 for repetitive messages. The Voice Memory system includes
four memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can hold is 20
seconds.
Recording Your Own Voice in Memory Checking Your Recording

1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front 1. Be sure that the front panel [MOX] button is “Off”
panel [MODE] buttons. (the LED imbedded in the switch is must be off).
2. Press the [F5(MEM)] button. A blinking “ ” icon 2. Press the [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button (which-
will appear in the display. ever one you just recorded in), and you will hear the
3. Within five seconds of pressing the [F5(MEM)] but- contents of the voice memory you just recorded.
ton, press any of the buttons numbered [F1(CH-1)] ADVICE:
through [F4(CH-4)] to select that memory storage reg- You may adjust the playback level of the recording via
ister. If you do not press the PTT switch (see next step) Menu item “015 dUS RX LVL.”
within five seconds, the memory storage process will
Transmitting the Recorded Message
be cancelled.
1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front
4. Press the microphone’s PTT switch momentarily, the
panel [MODE] buttons.
“ ” icon will glow steadily, and recording will
2. Press the front panel’s [BK-IN] button.
begin.
3. Press the [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button, depend-
5. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to
ing on which memory register’s message you wish to
record the message (such as “CQ DX, CQ DX, this is
transmit. If you hit the key again during playback, the
W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie,
message will be terminated.
Over”). Remember that the time limit for recording
ADVICE:
any message is 20 seconds.
You may adjust the transmit (audio) level of the recording
6. Press the [F5(MEM)] button to terminate the message
via Menu item “016 dUS TX LVL.”
storage process.
[MOX] Button [BK-IN] Button
[F5(MEM)] Button
[F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] Button

VOICE MEMORY (SSB/AM/FM MODES)
Voice Memory Operation from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad
You may also utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-2000 from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad which
plugs into the rear panel’s REM jack.
When using the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, you may record five memories with up to 20 seconds of voice audio each.
Recording Your Own Voice in Memory Checking Your Recording

1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front 1. Be sure that the front panel [MOX] button is “Off”
panel [MODE] selector buttons. (the LED imbedded in the button must be off).
2. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2. 2. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key (whichever one you just
recorded in), and you will hear the contents of the voice
memory you just recorded.
LOCK
ON OFF
LOCK
ON OFF
3. Press any of the FH-2’s keys numbered [1] through

[5] to select that memory storage register. If you do
not press the PTT key (see next step) within five sec- ADVICE:
onds, the memory storage process will be cancelled. You may adjust the playback level of the recording via
Menu item “015 dUS RX LVL.”
Transmitting the Recorded Message
LOCK
ON OFF
1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front
panel [MODE] selector buttons.
2. Press the front panel’s [BK-IN] button.
3. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key, depending on which
memory register’s message you wish to transmit. If you
hit the key again during playback, the message will be
terminated.
4. Press the microphone’s PTT switch momentarily, the

LOCK
“ ” icon will glow steadily, and recording will ON OFF
begin.
5. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to
record the message (such as “CQ DX, CQ DX, this is
W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie,
Over”). Remember that the time limit for recording
any message is 20 seconds.
6. Press the FH-2’s [MEM] key to terminate the message
storage process. ADVICE:
You may adjust the transmit (audio) level of the recording
via Menu item “016 dUS TX LVL.”
LOCK
ON OFF

VOX (AUTOMATIC TX/RX SWITCHING USING VOICE CONTROL: SSB/AM/FM MODES)
Instead of using the microphone’s PTT switch or the front panel [MOX] switch to activate the transmitter, the VOX (Voice
Operated TX/RX Control) system provides hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into
the microphone. Setup of the VOX system takes only a few seconds.
1. To start, set the [VOX ] and [DELAY] knobs fully [VOX] Button
counter-clockwise (to the left).

2. Press the [VOX] button to engage VOX operation.
3. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level,
and rotate the [VOX] knob clockwise (to the right) until
the point where your voice input activates the trans-
mitter.
ADVICE:
Do not advance the setting of the [VOX] knob too [VOX] Knob
[DELAY] Knob
much, because to do so will make the transmitter re-
spond to minor background noises in your station.
4. Now stop speaking, and note the amount of time it takes ADVICE:
for the receiver to recover. If the hang time is too long The Anti-Trip setting sets the negative feedback of re-
or too short; rotate the [DELAY] knob, while speaking ceiver audio to the microphone, to prevent receiver
briefly into the microphone and then pausing, so as to audio from activating the transmitter (via the micro-
set the desired hang time. Clockwise rotation of the phone) can be adjusts via Menu item “040 GEnE
[DELAY] control will increase the hang time. ANTIVOX.”
5. To exit from VOX operation, press the [VOX] button VOX operation may be engaged on either Voice modes
once more. We recommend doing this if you are going (SSB/AM/FM) and on AFSK-based Data modes. Use
to leave your station, to prevent inadvertent activation Menu item “137 tGEn VOX SEL” (the selections are
of the VOX system by a ringing nearby telephone, “niC (MIC)” and “dAtA (DATA)”).
speaker audio from a TV, etc.
MONITOR (SSB/AM/FM MODES)

You may listen to the quality of your transmitted signal using the Monitor feature.
1. Press the [MONI] button. The “ ” icon will ap- [MONI] Button
pear in the display, indicating that the Monitor is turned

on.
2. During transmission, rotate the [MONI] knob to ad-
just the audio level from the Monitor. Clockwise rota-
tion of this knob will increase the volume level.
3. To switch the Monitor off again, press the [MONI]
button once more. The “ ” icon will turn off, con-
firming that the Monitor is now disengaged. [MONI] Knob
ADVICE:
If you are using the speaker for monitoring, instead of
headphones, excessive advancement of the [MONI]
knob can cause feedback to occur. Additionally, this
feedback can cause the VOX system to hang up in a
loop, making it impossible to return to receive. There-
fore, we recommend the use of headphones, if at all
possible, or the minimum usable setting of the [MONI]
knob, if the speaker must be used.
Because the Monitor feature utilizes a sampling of the
transmitter’s IF signal, it can be very useful for check-
ing the adjustment of the Speech Processor or Para-
metric Equalizer on SSB, and for checking the general
signal quality on AM and FM.

SPLIT OPERATION USING THE TX CLARIFIER (VFO-A OPERATION)
For split TX/RX operation in “casual” pile-ups, where the split is less than 10 kHz, the TX Clarifier (Offset Tuning) feature
may be utilized.
[CLAR] Knob
1. Press the [TX CLAR] button.
The “TX” icon will appear in the
Multi-Display Window in the display.
QUICK POINT:
The Clarifier is frequently used for receiver offset tun-
ing. However, for DX pile-ups where the DX station is
using a split of less than 10 kHz, the TX Clarifier func-
tion is usually the quickest way to set the transmitter to [RX CLAR] Button
the desired offset frequency. [TX CLAR] Button
[CLEAR] Button
2. Rotate the [CLAR] knob to set the desired transmitter
offset. A maximum split of ±9.99 kHz may be set. CLAR +
3. To exit from TX Clarifier operation, press the [TX
CLAR] button once more. The “TX” icon will disap-
pear from the Multi-Display Window.
ADVICE:
To listen to the pile-up calling the DX station, so as to
find the station currently being worked, you may press
the [RX CLAR] button. Once you have zeroed in on
the station calling the DX (use the SPOT function on
CW for precise alignment of your frequency), you may
then press the [RX CLAR] button again to cancel the
RX Clarifier, and return to reception on the DX station’s
frequency. QUICK POINT:
Just as with receiver Clarifier operation, the amount of When attempting to work a DX station on CW, in a split-
offset from the original VFO frequency will appear in frequency pile-up, remember that a large number of other
the small display window. stations may also be using Yaesu transceivers with capa-
As with receiver Clarifier operation, when you turn the bility similar to that of your FT-2000. On the DX side of
TX Clarifier off the last-used offset is not lost, and will the pile-up, everyone calling precisely on the same CW
be available if you turn the TX Clarifier back on. To frequency will sound like a single tone! So you may have
clear the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button. more success if you use the RX Clarifier to find a hole in
the pile-up, instead of trying to zero-beat the last station
worked by the DX station.
Clarifier Offset Bar Indicator

A visual depiction of the relative offset of the Clarifier may be displayed, using the Bar Indicator.
1. Press the [MENU] button; the Menu list will ap- [MENU] button
pear in the display.

item “010 diSP BAR SEL.”
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select “CLAr”
from the available choices; the factory default is
“C-tn.”
4. Press and hold in
the [MENU ] but- Main Tuning Dial knob [SUB VFO-B] knob
(TX Frequency < RX Frequency)
ton for two seconds
to save the new set-
ting and exit to nor- (TX Frequency = RX Frequency)
mal operation.
(TX Frequency > RX Frequency)

SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION
A powerful capability of the FT-2000 is its flexibility in Split Frequency operation, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub
(VFO-B) frequency registers. This makes the FT-2000 especially useful for high-level DX-pedition use, as the Split opera-
tion capability is very advanced and easy to use.
1. Set the Main (VFO-A) frequency as desired. MAIN [RX] Switch

MAIN [TX] Switch
2. Set the Sub (VFO-B) frequency.
3. Now press the [SPLIT] button. The
front panel switch/LEDs will look like
this:
Main (VFO-A)
[RX ] switch “ON” (LED glows
Green)
[TX] switch “OFF” (LED Off)
[SPLIT] Button Sub [RX] Switch
Sub (VFO-B)
Sub [TX] Switch
[RX] switch “OFF” (LED Off)
[TX] switch “ON” (LED glows Red)
During Split operation, the Main (VFO-A) register will be
VFO Tracking Feature
used for reception, while the Sub (VFO-B) register will be In the default setting, the Main Band (VFO-A) frequency
used for transmission. If you press the [SPLIT] button and Sub Band (VFO-B) frequency are changed individu-
once more, Split operation will be cancelled. ally using the Main Tuning Dial knob and the [SUB VFO-
B] knob.
You may also press the Main [TX] switch located above
and to the right of the Main Tuning Dial knob to return If you want to tune the Main Band (VFO-A) frequency
transmit frequency control to the Main (VFO-A) side, and Sub Band (VFO-B) frequency together, the VFO
thereby cancelling Split operation. Tracking feature is very useful.
ADVICE: Here is the procedure for activating the VFO Tracking fea-
During normal (non-split) VFO-A operation, you may ture:
simply press the Sub (VFO-B) [TX] switch (located 1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode.
above and to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob) to 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item
engage Split operation. The Sub [TX] indicator will “032 GEnE TRACK.”
glow Red when you press the switch. 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired
During Split operation, pressing the [A B] button will Tracking mode.
reverse the contents of the Main and Sub VFOs. Press OFF: Disables the VFO Tracking feature.
the [A B] button once more to return to the original bAND: When you change bands on the Main (VFO-
frequency alignment. A) side, the Sub (VFO-B) band’s VFO will au-
During Split operation, if you press the [RX] switch tomatically change to be the same as that of
above and to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob, you VFO-A.
will engage Dual Receive operation, and now can lis- FrEq: This function is the almost same as “bAND,”
ten to both sides of the DX pile-up, while transmitting however, furthermore, the Sub band’s (VFO-
on the Sub (VFO-B) frequency. This is very useful for B) frequency changes together with the Main
maintaining the timing of your calls, while also moni- Band’s (VFO-A) frequency when turning the
toring both sides of the pile-up. Main Dial Tuning knob.
During Split operation, you may also listen the TX fre- 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds
quency temporarily while pressing the [TXW] button to lock in the new configuration and exit to normal
(below and to the left of the Main Tuning Dial knob). operation.
It is possible to set different operating modes (for ex- [MENU] Button
ample, LSB and USB) on the two VFOs used during
Split operation.
During Split operation, it also is possible to set the
Main and Sub VFOs to different Amateur bands. But
remember that Dual Reception must be within the same
band.
Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob

SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION
Quick Split Operation
The Quick Split feature allows you to set a one-touch offset of +5 kHz to be applied to your radio’s transmit
frequency on the Sub (VFO-B), compared to the Main (VFO-A) frequency.
1. Start with regular transceiver op- MAIN [RX] Switch

MAIN [TX] Switch
eration on the Main (VFO-A) band.
MAIN (VFO-A)
[RX] switch “ON” (LED glows
Green)
[TX] switch “ON” (LED glows
Red)
SUB (VFO-B)
[SPLIT] Button Sub [RX] Switch
Sub [TX] Switch
2. Press and hold in the [SPLIT] button for two sec-
onds to engage the Quick Split feature, and apply a
frequency 5 kHz above the Main (VFO-A) fre-
quency to the Sub (VFO-B) frequency register.
Press and hold in the [SPLIT] button for two sec-
onds to increment the Main (VFO-A) frequency to
+5 kHz.
The VFO configuration will then be:
MAIN (VFO-A)
[RX] switch “ON” (LED glows Green)
SUB (VFO-B)
[TX] switch “ON” (LED glows Red)
QUICK POINTS:
The operating mode applied to the Sub (VFO-B)
register will be the same as that in use on the Main
(VFO-A) register.
The offset of the Sub (VFO-B) from the Main VFO
(VFO-A) is programmed via the Menu, and is set
to +5 kHz at the factory. Other offsets may be se-
lected, however, using the following procedure:

item “031 gene Q SPLIT.”
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the de-
sired offset.
The available selections are –20kHz ~ +20kHz
(factory default: +5 kHz).
4. When you have completed all adjustments, press
and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
If you only press the [MENU] button momentarily
to exit, any changes you performed will not be
stored.

CW MODE OPERATION
The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT-2000 include operation using both an electronic keyer paddle and a
“straight key” or emulation thereof, as is provided by a computer-based keying device.
SETUP FOR STRAIGHT KEY (AND STRAIGHT KEY EMULATION) OPERATION

Before starting, connect your key line(s) to the front and/or rear panel KEY jack(s), and be sure the [KEYER] button on the
front panel is turned off for now.
1. Press the [CW] mode button to en- [A] Button

gage CW operation. [BK-IN] Button [B] Button
ADVICE:
The operating mode is selected
using the [MODE] buttons to the
left of the Main Tuning Dial
knob, and the VFO (A or B) to
which the selection is applied is
selected by the [A] or [B] button
above the [MODE] buttons. Usu- [CW] Button
ally, the [A] button glow Red, sig-

nifying Main band (VFO-A) is
being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button
will cause its indicator to blink Orange for five sec-
onds, signifying Sub band (VFO-B) adjustment.
Therefore, press the [A] or [B] button to select the
desired VFO, then press the [CW] button to select
the CW mode.
If you press the [CW] button once more, after ini-
tially selecting CW, you will engage the “CW Re-
verse” mode (see page 82), whereby the “oppo-
site” sideband injection is used, compared to the ADVICE:
“normal” sideband. The CW LED will blink for You can monitor your sending by pressing the [MONI]
three seconds if you select CW Reverse. button, and adjusting the [MONI] knob for a comfort-
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired able listening level on the CW sidetone.
operating frequency. If you set the [VOX] and [BK-IN] buttons to Off, you
3. Press the [BK-IN] button to engage automatic activa- may practice your sending without having the signal
tion of the transmitter when you close the CW go out over the air (sidetone only).
key. The “ ” icon will appear in the dis- If you reduce power using the [RF PWR] knob, the
play. ALC meter reading will increase; this is normal and
ADVICE: does not indicate any problem whatsoever (because
When you close your CW key, the transmitter will increased ALC voltage is being used to lower the
automatically be activated, and the CW carrier will power).
be transmitted. When you release the key, trans-
mission will cease after a brief delay; the delay time TERMINOLOGY:
is user-programmable, per the discussion on page Semi-break-in
83. This is a pseudo- “VOX” mode used on CW, whereby
As shipped from the factory, the FT-2000 TX/RX the closure of the CW key will engage the transmitter,
system for CW is configured for “Semi-break-in” and release of the key will allow the receiver to re-
operation. However, using Menu item “057 A1A cover after a short delay. No signals will be heard be-
BK-IN,” you may change this setup for full break- tween the spaces between dots and dashes (unless the
in (QSK) operation, whereby the switching is quick sending speed is extremely slow).
enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces be-
tween the dots and dashes of your transmission. This Full break-in
may prove very useful during contest and traffic- Full break-in (Also known as “Full QSK”) involves
handling operations. very fast switching between transmit and receive, such
4. Operation using your CW key may now proceed. that incoming signals may be heard between the dots
and dashes as you send them. This allows you to hear a
station that suddenly starts transmitting on your fre-
quency, while you are in the midst of a transmission.

CW MODE OPERATION
USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER
Connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the front or rear panel KEY jack.
1. Press the [CW] mode button to en- [KEYER] Button [A] Button
gage CW operation. [BK-IN] Button [B] Button
ADVICE:
The operating mode is selected
using the [MODE] buttons to the
left of the Main Tuning Dial
knob, and the VFO (A or B) to
which the selection is applied is
selected by the [A] or [B] button
above the [MODE] buttons. Usu- [CW] Button
ally, the [A] button glow Red, sig- [SPEED] Knob
nifying Main band (VFO-A) is

being adjusted. Similarly, pressing the [B] button
will cause its indicator to blinks Orange for five
second, signifying Sub band (VFO-B) adjustment.
Therefore, press the [A] or [B] button to select the
desired VFO, then press the [CW] button to select
the CW mode.
If you press the [CW] button once more, after ini-
tially selecting CW, you will engage the “CW Re-
verse” mode (see page 82), whereby the “oppo-
site” sideband injection is used, compared to the
“normal” sideband. The CW LED will blink for
three seconds if you select CW Reverse.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired
operating frequency.
3. Press the [KEYER] button. The “ ” icon will ap-
pear in the display, confirming that the built-
in Electronic Keyer is now active. ADVICE:
4. Rotate the [SPEED] knob to set the If you reduce power using the [RF PWR] knob, the ALC
desired sending speed (4 ~ 60 WPM). meter reading will increase; this is normal and does not
Clockwise rotation of the [SPEED] indicate any problem whatsoever (because increased ALC
knob will increase the keying speed. voltage is being used to lower the power).
ADVICE:
You may confirm the keying speed when turning
the [SPEED] knob while pressing the [KEYER] Full Break-in (QSK) Operation
button. The Sub (VFO-B) frequency display shows As shipped from the factory, the FT-2000 TX/RX
the keying speed. system for CW is configured for “Semi-break-in”
When you press either the “Dot” or “Dash” side of operation. However, using Menu item “058 A1A
your paddle, the transmitter will automatically be BK-IN,” you may change this setup for full break-
activated. in (QSK) operation, whereby the switching is quick
5. If you press the [BK-IN] button, “semi-break-in” op- enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces be-
eration (discussed previously) will be engaged. tween the dots and dashes of your transmission.
6. CW operation utilizing your paddle may now
commence. 1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu
ADVICE: mode.
When you utilize your keyer paddle, the transmitter 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select
will automatically be activated, and the CW charac- Menu item “058 A1A BK-IN.”
ters (or a strong of dots and dashes) will be transmit- 3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set this
ted. When you release the keyer paddle contacts, trans- Menu item to “FuLL.”
mission will cease after a brief delay; the delay time is 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two
user-programmable, per the discussion on page 83. seconds to save the new setting and exit.

CW MODE OPERATION
USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER
A number of interesting and useful features are available during Electronic Keyer operation.
Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Space:Dash) Ratio

The Menu may be used to adjust the Weight for the built-in Electronic Keyer. The default weighting is 3:1 (a dash is
three times longer than a dot or space).

item “060 AIA WEIGHT.”
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the weight
to the desired value. The available adjustment range
is for a Dot/Space:Dash ratio of “2.5” ~ “4.5” (de-
fault value: “3.0”).
4. When you are finished, press and hold in the
[MENU] button for two seconds to save the new Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
setting and exit to normal operation.
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode

The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the front and rear KEY jacks of the
FT-2000. This permits utilization of Automatic Character Spacing (ACS), if desired, as well as the use of the
electronic keyer via the front jack and a straight key or computer-driven keying line via the rear panel.
item “052 A1A F-TYPE” (for the front KEY jack)
or “054 A1A R-TYPE” (for the rear-panel’s KEY
jack).
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the keyer to
the desired mode. The available selections are:
OFF: The built-in Electronic Keyer is turned off
(“straight key” mode). Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
buG: Dots will be generated automatically by the
keyer, but dashes must be sent manually.
ELE: Both dots and dashes will be generated au- ACS “OFF”
tomatically when you use your paddle. Morse
ACS: Same as “ELE” except that the spacing be- “E” & “T”
Inter-character
tween characters is precisely set by the keyer spacing to short
ACS “ON”
to be the same length as a dash (three dots in Morse
“E” & “T”
length)
4. When you are finished, press and hold in the
[MENU] button for two seconds to save the new
setting and exit to normal operation.

CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES
CW SPOTTING (ZERO-BEATING)
“Spotting” (zeroing in on another CW station) is a handy technique for ensuring that you and the other station are precisely
on the same frequency.
For everyday operation, the (CW) [PITCH] knob allows you to set the center of the receiver passband, as well as the offset
pitch of your CW carrier signal, to the tone pitch you prefer to listen to.
The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may also be moved so you can adjust your receiver frequency to center the
incoming station on the pitch corresponding to that of your transmitted signal.
Using the SPOT System

While pressing the front panel’s [SPOT] button, the Spot [PITCH] Knob Tuning Offset Indicator
tone will be heard and the Sub (VFO-B) frequency dis-
play will show the Spot tone frequency. This tone corre-
sponds to the pitch of your transmitted signal, and if you
adjust the receiver frequency to match the pitch of the re-
ceived CW signal to that of the Spot tone, your transmit-
ted signal will be precisely matched to that of the other
station.
[SPOT] Button
Release the [SPOT] button to turn the Spot tone off.
ADVICE:
In a tough DX pile-up, you may actually want to use
the SPOT system to find a “gap” in the spread of call-
ing stations, instead of zeroing in precisely on the last
station being worked by the DX station. From the DX
side, if a dozen or more operators (also using Yaesu’s
SPOT system) all call precisely on the same frequency,
their dots and dashes merge into a single, long tone
QUICK POINTS:
that the DX station cannot decipher. In such situations,
The CW Spotting process utilizes the Spot tone or the
calling slightly higher or lower may get your call
Tuning Offset Indicator, with the actual offset pitch
through.
being set by the [PITCH] knob on the front panel. The
The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may be uti-
offset pitch may be set to any frequency between 300
lized for CW frequency adjustment, as well. Its con-
Hz and 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz steps, and you can either
figuration is set via Menu item “010 diSP BAR SEL”
match tones audibly (using the [SPOT] button) or align
at the factory, and the Tuning Offset Indicator is al-
the receiver frequency so that the central red LED on
ready set to the “CW TUNE” selection.
the Tuning Offset Indicator lights up. Note that there
are 21 “dots” on the Tuning Offset Indicator, and de-
Retune: Shift to Lower Frequency
pending on the resolution selected, the incoming CW
signal may fall outside the visible range of the bar in-
Zero-In dicator, if you are not reasonably close to the proper
alignment of tones.
The displayed frequency, on CW, normally reflects the
Retune: Shift to Higher Frequency
“zero beat” frequency of your offset carrier. That is, if
you were to listen on USB on 14.100.00 MHz to a
: When the CW reversefeature is activated, the signal with a 700 Hz offset, the “zero beat” frequency
indicator of the Tuning Offset Indicator will also of that CW carrier would be 14.000.70 MHz; the latter
be reversed.
frequency is what the FT-2000 displays, by default.
However, you can change the display to be identical to
what you would see on SSB by using Menu item “061
A1A FRQDISP” and setting it to “dIr” instead of its
default “OFSt” setting.

USING CW REVERSE
If you experience a difficult interference situation, where an interfering station cannot readily be eliminated, you may wish
to try receiving using the opposite sideband. This may throw the interfering station’s frequency in a direction that may lend
itself more readily to rejection.
1. To start, let’s use a typical example where you have set [B] Button
the CW mode (using the default “USB” injection) onto

the Main (VFO-A) receiver.
2. Now be sure your mode selection is
still set for the Main (VFO-A) regis-
ter, and press the [CW] mode button
once more. The “LSB” LED will
blink for three seconds, indicating
that the “LSB” injection side has now [CW] Button
been selected.
3. When using Dual Receive, press the
[B] button, then (within five seconds
of pressing the [B] button) press the
[CW] button to engage CW Reverse
on the Sub (VFO-B) receiver, in ex- In the illustration, Figure A demonstrates the nor-
actly the same way as for the Main (VFO-A) receiver. mal CW injection setup, using the USB side. In
4. Press the [CW] mode button once more to return to Figure B, CW Reverse has been engaged, so as to
the normal (USB) injection side and cancel CW Re- receive using LSB-side injection to eliminate in-
verse operation (the “USB” LED will blink for three terference.
seconds). The beneficial effect of switching sidebands can
NOTES: clearly be seen in this example.
When CW Reverse is engaged, the Tuning Offset In-
A Normal CW Carrier
dicator action will concurrently be reversed as to its ( USB )
indication.
When the incoming signal pitch tone is properly QRM
aligned, the central red marker lights up whether or
not CW Reverse is engaged.
RX Passband
Retune: Shift to Lower Frequency
B CW Reverse Carrier
( LSB )
Zero-In
QRM
Retune: Shift to Higher Frequency
RX Passband

CW DELAY TIME SETTING
During semi-break-in (not QSK) operation, the hang time of the transmitter, after you have finished sending, may be
adjusted to a comfortable value consistent with your sending speed. This is the functional equivalent to the “VOX Delay”
adjustment used on voice modes, and the delay may be varied anywhere between 20 milli-seconds ([DELAY] knob set fully
counter-clockwise) and 5 seconds (fully clockwise).
1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable CW transmission [BK-IN] Button
(Menu item “057 A1A BK-IN” must be set to “SEni”).

2. Start sending, and adjust the [DELAY] knob so that
the hang time is as you prefer for comfortable opera-
tion.
QUICK POINT:
The CW Delay feature is the functional equivalent to the
“VOX Delay” adjustment used on voice modes; however,
[DELAY] Knob
this is an independent adjustment used on CW, so you don’t
have to change the delay when changing from Voice to
CW.
CW PITCH ADJUSTMENT
Rotation of the front panel’s [PITCH] knob will allow [PITCH] Knob Sub (VFO-B) frequency display
adjustment of the center frequency of the receiver pass-
band, as well as the pitch of your offset CW carrier, to the
tone you prefer. The tone may be varied between 300 Hz
and 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz steps.
ADVICE:
You may confirm the Spot tone frequency when turning
the [PITCH] knob while pressing the [SPOT] button. Sub
[SPOT] Button
(VFO-B) frequency display will shows the Spot tone fre-
quency.
TERMINOLOGY:
CW Pitch: If you tuned to an exact “zero beat” on an
incoming CW signal, you could not copy it (“Zero beat”
implies a 0 Hz tone). Therefore, the receiver is offset sev-
eral hundreds of Hz (typically), so as to allow your ear to
detect the tone. The BFO offset associated with this tun-
ing (that produces the comfortable audio tone) is called
the CW Pitch.

CONTEST MEMORY KEYER
The FT-2000 in capable of the automatic sending of CW messages (as you might do in a contest). Two techniques for
message storage are available: you may either send the desired message contents using your keyer paddle (“Message
Memory”), or you may input the text characters using the Main Dial Tuning knob and [SUB VFO-B] knobs (“Text
Memory”).
Message Memory
Five memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters total are provided (using the PARIS standard for characters and
word length).
Example: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (19 characters)
-- • -- • -- -- • -- -- • -- • -- -- • -- -- • -- • -- -- • -- -- •• • • ---- -- •••• -- •• -- •• -- -- • -- • -- • --
(C) (Q) (C) (Q) (C) (Q) (D) (E) (W) (6) (D) (X) (C) (K)
STORING A MESSAGE INTO MEMORY

[MENU] Button
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the CW
Memory Register into which you wish to store the
message; for now, we are just selecting the message
entry technique (Keyer entry).
020 tEy CW MEM1
021 tEy CW MEM2
022 tEy CW MEM3
023 tEy CW MEM4 Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
024 tEy CW MEM5

3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the selected
Memory Register to “tyP2.” If you want to use your
keyer paddle for message entry on all memories, set
all five Menu items (#020 ~ 024) to “tyP2.”
to save the new settings and exit.
MESSAGE MEMORY PROGRAMMING (USING YOUR PADDLE)

1. Set the operating mode to CW. [KEYER] Button
2. Set the [BK-IN] button to Off. [BK-IN] Button
3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer On by pressing the
[KEYER] button, if necessary.
4. Press the [F5(MEM)] button on the front panel.
5. Press the [F1(CH1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to begin
the memory storage process.
6. Send the desired message using your keyer paddle.
7. Press the [F5(MEM)] button once more at the end of
your message. Up to 50 characters may be stored among [F5(MEM)] Button
the five memories. [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] Button
NOTE:
You must exercise care in sending to ensure that the spaces
between letters and words are accurately done; if your tim-
ing is off, the spacing may not come out right in the stored
message.
For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we recommend TERMINOLOGY:
you set Menu item “051 A1A F-TYPE” and/or “053 A1A PARIS Word Length: By convention in the Amateur
R-TYPE” to “ACS” (Automatic Character Spacing) while industry (utilized by ARRL and others), the length of one
you are programming the keyer memories. “word” of CW is defined as the length of the Morse Code
characters spelling the word “PARIS.” This character (dot/
dash/space) length is used for the rigorous definition of
code speed in “words per minute.”

CHECKING THE CW MEMORY CONTENTS [BK-IN] Button
1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off by the [BK-IN]
button.
2. Press the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor.
3. Press the [F1(CH1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to check
your work. You will hear the results in the sidetone,
but no RF energy will be transmitted.
NOTE:
Adjust the monitor level using the [MONI] knob. [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] Button
ON-THE-AIR CW MESSAGE PLAYBACK

[BK-IN] Button
1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. Ei-
ther Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depend-
ing on the setting of Menu item “058 A1A BK-IN.”
2. Press the [F1(CH1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to transmit
the programmed message.
NOTE:
If you subsequently decide to use the “Text Memory” tech-
nique for memory storage, please note that the contents of [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] Button
a message stored using keyer paddle input will not be trans-
ferred over when you select “Text Memory technique” on
a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting is
set to “tyP1”).
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode

It is possible to transmit, repetitively in a “Beacon” mode, any message programmed either via paddle input or via
the “Text” input method. The time delay between message repeats may be set anywhere between 0 and 255 seconds
via Menu item “017 tEy BEACON.” If you do not wish the message to repeat in a “Beacon” mode, please set this
Menu item to “off.” Press the [F1(CH1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button, depending on the register into which the Beacon
message is stored. Repetitive transmission of the Beacon message will begin. Press one of these keys once more to
halt the Beacon transmissions.

TEXT Memory
The four channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters total) may also be programmed using a text-entry tech-
nique. This technique is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy
of character spacing is ensured.
Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K} (20 characters)
And we will utilize another powerful feature of the CW Memory Keyer, the sequential Contest Number (“Countup”)
feature.
Example 2: 599 10 200 # K} (15 characters)

020 tEy CW MEM1
021 tEy CW MEM2
022 tEy CW MEM3
024 tEy CW MEM5
Memory Register to “tyP1.” If you want to text mes-
sage entry on all memories, set all five Menu items
(#020 ~ 024) to “tyP1.”
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button to save the new
settings and exit.
TEXT MESSAGE PROGRAMMING

1. Press the [CW] mode button to set the operating mode [BK-IN] Button Main Tuning Dial Knob
to CW.
2. Be sure that Break-in is Off by pressing the [BK-IN]
button, if necessary.
3. Press the [F5(MEM)] button on the front panel.
4. Press the [F1(CH1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to select
the desired Message Memory Register into which you
wish to program the text.
5. Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to set the cursor posi- [F5(MEM)] Button [SUB VFO-B] Knob
tion and use the [SUB VFO-B] knob to choose the [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] Button
letter/number to be programmed in each slot of the Current Cursor Position Cursor

memory. In the case of the second example above, the
“#” character designates the slot where the Contest
Number will appear.
6. When the message is complete, add the “}” character
at the end to signify the termination of the message.
CW Memory Register Number Message
7. Press and hold in the [F5(MEM)] button for 2 seconds
to exit, once all characters (including “}”) have been
programmed.
ADVICE:
Deleting Previously-stored Characters
Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the last correct
letter in the message. Now rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob
to select the “}” character; everything after the “}” charac-
ter will be deleted.

CHECKING THE CW MEMORY CONTENTS
[BK-IN] Button
1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off by the [BK-IN]
button.
2. Press the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor.
3. Press the [F1(CH1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to check
your work. You will hear the results in the sidetone,
but no RF energy will be transmitted.
NOTE:
Adjust the monitor level using the [MONI] knob.
[F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] Button

[BK-IN] Button
2. Press the [F1(CH1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button to transmit
the programmed message.
NOTE:
If you subsequently decide to use the “Message Memory”
technique for memory storage, please note that the con-
tents of a message stored using text input will not be trans- [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] Button
ferred over when you select “Message Memory technique”

on a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting
is set to “tyP2”).
Contest Number Programming Decrementing the Contest Number

Use this process if you are starting a contest, or if Use this process if the current contest number gets
you somehow get out of sync with the proper num- slightly ahead of the actual number you want to
ber in the middle of a contest. send (in case of a duplicate QSO, for example).
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu Press the [F6(DEC)] button on the front panel. The
mode. current Contest Number will be reduced by one.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Press the [F6(DEC)] button as many times as nec-
Menu item “019 tEy CONTEST.” essary to reach the desired number. If you go too
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the Con- far, use the “Contest Number Programming” tech-
test Number to the desired value. nique desired above.
Advice:
Press the [CLEAR] button (located below and
to the left of the [CLAR] knob) to reset the Con-
test Number to “1.”
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two
seconds to store the new number and exit to
normal operation.
TEXT DISPLAY CW CODE TEXT DISPLAY CW CODE TEXT DISPLAY CW CODE TEXT DISPLAY CW CODE
! SN ( KN / DN @ @
“”” AF “)” KK “:” OS “[” ---
# --- --- ; KR \ AL
*
$ SX + AR < --- ] ---
% KA , MIM = BT ^ ---
& AS --- DU > --- _ IQ
‘’’ WG . AAA ? IMI ‘}’ ---

CONTEST MEMORY KEYER (USING THE OPTIONAL FH-2 REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD)
You may also utilize the CW message capability of the FT-2000 from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which
plugs into the rear panel’s REM jack.
Message Memory
Five memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters total are provided (using the PARIS standard for characters and
word length).
Example: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (19 characters)

[MENU] Button
020 tEy CW MEM1
021 tEy CW MEM2
022 tEy CW MEM3
024 tEy CW MEM5

Memory Register to “tyP2.” If you want to use your
keyer paddle for message entry on all memories, set
all five Menu items (#020 ~ 024) to “tyP2.”
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button to save the new
settings and exit.

MESSAGE MEMORY PROGRAMMING (USING YOUR PADDLE) CHECKING THE CW MEMORY CONTENTS
1. Set the operating mode to CW. 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off.
2. Set the [BK-IN] button to Off. 2. Press the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor.
3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer On by pressing the 3. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to check your work.
[KEYER] button, if necessary. You will hear the results in the sidetone, but no RF
4. Press the FH-2’s [MEM] key. energy will be transmitted.
LOCK
ON OFF
LOCK
ON OFF
5. Press the [1] ~ [5] key on the FH-2 to begin the memory NOTE:
storage process. You may adjust the monitor level using the [MONI] knob.

LOCK

ON OFF

2. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to transmit the pro-
grammed message.
LOCK
ON OFF
6. Send the desired message using your keyer paddle.

7. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2 once more at the
end of your message. Up to 50 characters may be stored
among the five memories.
LOCK
ON OFF
NOTE:
If you subsequently decide to use the “Text Memory” tech-
nique for memory storage, please note that the contents of
a message stored using keyer paddle input will not be trans-
ferred over when you select “Text Memory technique” on
a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting is
set to “tyP1”).
NOTE:
You must exercise care in sending to ensure that the spaces
between letters and words are accurately done; if your tim-
ing is off, the spacing may not come out right in the stored
message.
For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we recommend
you set Menu item “052 A1A F-TYPE” and/or “054 A1A
R-TYPE” to “ACS” (Automatic Character Spacing) while
you are programming the keyer memories.

TEXT Memory
The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters total) may also be programmed using a text-entry tech-
nique. This technique is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy
of character spacing is ensured.
Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K} (20 characters)
And we will utilize another powerful feature of the CW Memory Keyer, the sequential Contest Number (“Countup”)
feature.
Example 2: 599 10 200 # K} (15 characters)
TEXT MEMORY STORAGE

message; we are now selecting the message entry tech-
nique (Text entry).
020 tEy CW MEM1
021 tEy CW MEM2
022 tEy CW MEM3
024 tEy CW MEM5
Memory Register to “tyP1.”
to save the new settings and exit.
TEXT MESSAGE PROGRAMMING

1. Press the [CW] mode button to set the operating mode 5. Use the FH-2’s [ ] and [ ] keys to set the cursor
to CW. position and use the [] and [] keys to choose the
2. Be sure that Break-in is Off by pressing the [BK-IN] letter/number to be programmed in each slot of the
button, if necessary. memory. In the case of the second example above, the
3. Press the FH-2’’s [MEM] key. “#” character designates the slot where the Contest
Number will appear.
LOCK
ON OFF
LOCK
ON OFF
4. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to select the desired

Message Memory Register into which you wish to pro- Current Cursor Position Cursor
gram the text.
LOCK
ON OFF
CW Memory Register Number Message
ADVICE:
You may also use the Main Tuning Dial knob and the
[SUB VFO-B] knobs to program the message charac-
ters.

6. When the message is complete, add the “}” character CHECKING THE CW MEMORY CONTENTS
at the end to signify the termination of the message. 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off.
7. Press and hold in the FH-2’s [MEM] key for 2 sec- 2. Press the [MONI] button to enable CW monitor.
onds to exit, once all characters (including “}”) have 3. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to check your work.
been programmed. You will hear the results in the sidetone, but no RF
energy will be transmitted.
LOCK
ON OFF
LOCK
ON OFF
ADVICE:
Deleting Previously-stored Characters NOTE:
Use the FH-2’s [ ] and [ ] keys or Main Tuning Dial You may adjust the monitor level using the [MONI] knob.
knob to select the last correct letter in the message. Now
use the [] and [] keys or [SUB VFO-B] knob to se-
lect the “}” character; everything after the “}” character 1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. Ei-
will be deleted. ther Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depend-
2. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key to transmit the pro-
grammed message.
LOCK
ON OFF
NOTE:
If you subsequently decide to use the “Message Memory”
technique for memory storage, please note that the con-
tents of a message stored using text input will not be trans-
ferred over when you select “Message Memory technique”
Decrementing the Contest Number
on a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting
By pressing the FH-2’s [DEC] key momentarily, is set to “tyP2”).
you may reduce the current Contest Number by one.
LOCK
ON OFF

FM MODE OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
1. Press the [AM/FM] button several [MOX] Button
times, until the imbedded LED glows

orange, to select the FM operating
mode.
QUICK POINT:
When the [AM/FM] button glows
red, it indicates AM operation.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob
(in the case of Main (VFO-A) op- [AM/FM] Button
eration) to select the desired operat-

i n g f r e q u e n c y. P r e s s i n g t h e
microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] but-
ton will cause frequency change in 5 kHz steps.
3. Press the microphone’s PTT switch (or press the front
panel [MOX] button) to transmit. Speak into the mi-
crophone in a normal voice level. Release the PTT or
[MOX] switch to return to receive.
4. Adjustment of the microphone gain may be accom-
plished in two ways. At the factory, a default level has
been programmed that should be satisfactory for most
situations. However, using Menu item “072 F3E
MICGAIN,” you may set a different fixed value, or
choose the “ur” option, which then lets you use the
front panel [MIC] knob to set the microphone gain in
the FM mode.
ADVICE:
The Transmit Monitor is another helpful way of veri-
fying proper adjustment of the FM MIC Gain. By press-
ing the [MONI] button then adjusting the [MONI] knob
for a comfortable listening level while you are trans-
mitting, you will be able to hear the difference in de-
viation as you make adjustments.
FM is only used in the 28 MHz and 50 MHz Amateur
bands covered in the FT-2000. Please do not use FM
on any other bands.

FM MODE OPERATION
REPEATER OPERATION
The FT-2000 may be utilized on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters.
1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to the output fre- [MOX] Button [AM/FM] Button
quency (downlink) from the repeater.

2. If CTCSS Tone operation is desired/needed, press and
hold in the [AM/FM] button for two seconds to en-
gage the CTCSS mode.
3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired
CTCSS mode. If you just need to send the uplink en-
coding tone, select “tn.” For encode/decode operation,
choose “ts” instead. The available choices are Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
“oFF” “tn” “ts” “oFF.”
4. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired CTCSS Operation Repeater Shift Direction
tn: Tone Encoder –: Minus Shift
CTCSS Tone to be used. A total of 50 standard CTCSS tS: Tone Squelch +: Plus Shift
tones are provided (see the CTCSS Tone Chart). oFF: OFF S: Simplex
5. Press the [AM/FM] Mode button to select the desired

repeater shift direction. The selections are
“S” “+” “–” “S”
where “S” represents “Simplex” operation (not used
on a repeater). CTCSS Tone Frequency
6. Press and hold in the [AM/FM] button for two seconds
to exit from the repeater setup mode. CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY (Hz)
67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4
7. Close the microphone’s PTT switch (or press the
88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9
[MOX] button) to begin transmission. You will observe 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2
that the frequency has shifted to correspond to the pro- 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8
gramming you set up in the previous steps. Speak into 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5
203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8
the microphone in a normal voice level, and release 250.3 251.4
the PTT switch or [MOX] button to return to the re-
ceive mode.
ADVICE:
The conventional repeater shift used on 29 MHz is 100 kHz, while on the 50 MHz band the shift may vary between 500 kHz
and 1.7 MHz (or more). To program the proper repeater shift, use Menu items “073 F3E 28 RPT” (28 MHz) and “074
F3E 50 RPT” (50 MHz), as appropriate.
You may also use “Tone Squelch” whereby your receiver will be kept silent until an incoming signal bearing a
matching CTCSS tone is receiver. Your receiver’s squelch will then open in response to the reception of the required
tone.
1. Rotate the Main tuning Dial to the output frequency
(downlink) from the repeater. [AM/FM] Button
2. Press and hold in the [AM/FM] button for two sec-

onds to engage the CTCSS mode.
3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial to choose “ts” from
the available choices of
“oFF” “tn” “ts” “oFF.”
4. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the de-
sired CTCSS Tone to be used. A total of 50 stan-
dard CTCSS tones are provided (see the CTCSS Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
Tone Chart).
5. Press and hold in the [AM/FM] button for two sec-
Tone Decoder “ON”
onds. On the display, just below the “10 Hz” fre-
quency digit, a small “d” will indicate that the Tone
Decoder is engaged.

MEMORY OPERATION
CONVENIENT MEMORY FUNCTIONS
The FT-2000 contains ninety-nine regular memories, labeled “01” through “99,” nine special programmed limit memory
pairs, labeled “P-1L/1U” through “P-9L/9U,” and five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories, labeled “C-1” through “C-
5.” Each stores various settings, not only the Main band’s (VFO-A) frequency and mode (See below). By default, the 99
regular memories are contained in one group; however, they can be arranged in up to six separate groups, if desired.
QUICK POINT:
The FT-2000’s memory channels store the following data (not just the operating frequency):
Frequency
Mode
Clarifier status and its Offset Frequency
ANT status
ATT status
IPO status
VRF status
Roofing filter status and its Bandwidth
Noise Blanker status
CONTOUR status and its Peak Frequency
DSP Noise Reduction (DNR) status and its Reduction algorithm selection.
DSP Notch filter (NOTCH) status
NAR bandwidth status
DSP Auto Notch filter (DNF) status
Repeater Shift Direction and Shift Frequency
CTCSS status and Tone Frequency
REGULAR MEMORY CHANNELS PMS MEMORY CHANNELS
99 P-9L/9U
98 P-8L/8U
97 P-7L/7U
P-6L/6U
P-5L/5U
P-4L/4U
03 P-3L/3U
02 P-2L/2U
01 P-1L/1U
QMB MEMORY CHANNEL

MEMORY OPERATION
QMB (QUICK MEMORY BANK)
The Quick Memory Bank consists of five memories (labeled “C-1” through “C-5.”) independent from the regular and PMS
memories. These can quickly store operating parameters for later recall.
QMB Channel Storage

1. Tune to the desired frequency on the Main (VFO-A) [QMB(STO)] Button
band.
2. Press the blue [QMB(STO)] button. The
“beep” will confirm that the contents of
the Main (VFO-A) band have been writ-
ten to the currently-available QMB
memory.
If you repeatedly press the [QMB(STO)] button, the QMB
memories will be written in the following order:
C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-1 ......
Once all five QMB memories have data on them, previous
data (starting with channel “C-1”) will be over-written on
a first-in, first-out basis.
QMB Channel Recall

1. Press the [QMB (RCL )] button. The current QMB [QMB(RCL)] Button
channel’s data will be shown on the Main

(VFO-A) frequency display field and the
QMB memory channel number will be
shown in the Multi-Display Window.
2. Repeatedly pressing the [QMB(RCL)] button will
toggle you through the QMB channels:
C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-1 ......
3. Press the [V/M] button to return to the VFO or Memory [V/M] Button
mode.
ADVICE:
Rotating the Main Tuning Dial knob, or changing the op-
erating mode, will place the transceiver in the “Memory
Tune” mode, which is a temporary “pseudo-VFO” method
of tuning off of a stored memory channel. If you do not
over-write the contents of the current memory channel,
the original contents will not be disturbed by the initiation
of Memory Tune operation.

MEMORY OPERATION
STANDARD MEMORY OPERATION
The Standard Memory of the FT-2000 allows storage and recall of up to 99 memories, each storing frequency, mode, and
a wide variety of status information detailed previously. Memories may be grouped into as many as six Memory Groups,
and additionally you get nine pairs of band-limit (PMS) memories along with five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories.
Memory Storage
1. Set the Main band (VFO-A) up with all frequency, [A M] Button
mode, and status the way you want to have it stored.
2. Press the [AM] button momentarily (the current chan-
nel number will start blinking in the multi-panel win-
dow); the contents of the current memory channel will
be shown on the Sub band (VFO-B) display field.
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the memory
channel onto which you wish to store the data. If you
have selected a channel on which data is already stored, [SUB VFO-B] Knob
that frequency will appear on the Sub band’s (VFO-B)
frequency display field.
4. Press and hold in the [AM] button for two seconds
to store the frequency and other data into the selected
memory channel. A double beep will confirm that you
have held the [AM] button in long enough.
Memory Channel Recall

[V/M] Button [A/B] Button
1. Press the [V/M ] button, if necessary, to enter the
[SUB VFO-B] Knob
Memory mode. A memory channel number will ap-
pear in the multi-panel window.
2. Press the [M CH] button. The Red LED inside the but-
ton will light up, indicating that you are ready to recall
a memory channel.
ADVICE:
If the Red LED imbedded in the [M CH] button does
not light up, check to be sure that the orange lamp to
[GRP] Button
the right of the [M CH] knob is not illuminated. If it is, [M CH] Button
press the [A/B] switch to make it go out, then press the
[M CH] button again.
3. After pressing the [M CH] button, you may rotate the
[M CH] knob to select the desired memory channel.
ADVICE:
To work within a particular Memory Group, press the
[GRP] button (the imbedded LED will glow Red), then
rotate the [SUB VFO-B ] knob to select the desired
Memory Group. Now press the [M CH] button (the im-
bedded LED will glow Red); you may now choose the
memory channel within the selected Memory Group.

MEMORY OPERATION
Checking a Memory Channel’s Status
Before programming a channel into memory, you can check the current contents of that channel without the danger of over-
writing the channel accidentally.
1. Press the [AM] button momentarily. [A M] Button
The data stored in the currently-selected memory chan-

nel will be displayed in the Sub band (VFO-B) fre-
quency field. However, since you are only checking
the contents of the memory channel, your radio will
not have moved to the memory channel’s frequency.
2. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select a different
memory channel. To exit from the Memory Check
mode, press the [A M] button momentarily once [SUB VFO-B] Knob
more.
ADVICE:
While the Memory Check function is engaged, the
memory channel number will blink in the multi-panel
window.
While operating in the VFO mode, using Memory
Check, you may store the current contents of the Main
(VFO-A) resister into the selected memory by press-
ing and holding in the [AM] button for two seconds
(until the double beep). Conversely, if you wish to write
the contents of the current memory into the Main (VFO-
A) register, press and hold in the [M A] button for
two seconds.
Erasing Memory Channel Data

1. Press the [AM] button. [LOCK] Button
The data stored in the currently-selected memory chan-
nel will be displayed in the Sub (VFO-B) band fre-
quency field.
channel that you would like to erase.
3. Press the [LOCK] button to erase the contents of the
selected memory channel.
ADVICE: [SUB VFO-B] Knob
After erasure, only the memory channel number will [AM] Button
remain; the frequency data will disappear from the dis-

play.
If you make a mistake and wish to restore the memory’s
contents, just repeat steps (1) through (3) above.

MEMORY OPERATION
Moving Memory Data to the Main Band (VFO-A)
You may transfer the contents of the currently-selected memory channel into the Main band (VFO-A) register, if you like.
1. Press the [V/M] button, as necessary, to go to the

Memory mode. The memory channel number will ap-
[V/M] Button
pear in the multi-panel window. [SUB VFO-B] Knob
2. Press the [M CH] button. The Red LED inside the
switch will light up, indicating that you are ready to
recall a memory channel.
ADVICE:
the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob is not illuminated.
If it is, press the [A/B] switch to make it go out, then
[AM] Button [M CH] Button
press the [M CH] button again.
channel the contents of which you wish to transfer to
the Main band (VFO-A).
4. Press and hold in the [AM] button for two seconds,
until you hear the double beep. The data in the selected
memory channel will now be transferred to the Main
band (VFO-A).
ADVICE:
This transfer of data to the Main band (VFO-A) does not
affect the original contents of the memory channel; this is
a “copy” function that leaves the memory contents un-
changed.
Memory Tune Operation

You may freely tune off of any memory channel in a “Memory Tune” mode that is similar to VFO operation. So long as
you do not over-write the contents of the current memory, Memory Tune operation will not alter the contents of the
memory channel.
1. Press the [V/M] button to recall any memory channel. [V/M] Button
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob; you will now ob-
serve that the memory channel’s frequency is chang-
ing.
ADVICE:
The “ ” icon will replace the “ ” icon in the
multi-panel window, indicating you are in the
“Memory Tune” mode.
During Memory Tune operation, you may change Main Tuning Dial Knob
operating modes, and engage and offset the Clari-
fier, if desired.
NOTE:
3. Press the [V/M] button momentarily to return to the
Computer software programs utilizing the CAT system
originally-memorized frequency of the current memory
interface port may presume that the transceiver is operat-
channel. One more press of the [V/M] button will re-
ing in the VFO mode for certain features like “band map-
turn you to VFO operation.
ping” and/or frequency logging. Because the “Memory
Tune” mode so closely resembles the VFO mode, be sure
that you have the FT-2000 operating in a control mode
compatible with your software’s requirements. Use the
VFO mode if you’re not sure.

MEMORY OPERATION
MEMORY GROUPS
Memory channels may be grouped into as many as six convenient batches, for easy identification and selection. For ex-
ample, you might want to set aside memory groups for AM BC stations, shortwave broadcast stations, contest frequencies,
repeater frequencies, and PMS limits, or any other groupings you like.
Each memory group is capable of holding up to 22 memory channels (the Group size is fixed). When a memory channel is
grouped, the channel numbers change to correspond to the chart below:
Memory Group Assignment

[MENU] Button
“030 GEnE MEM GRP.”
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set this Menu item
to “On” (the default setting is “OFF”).
to save the new setting and exit. Operation will now be
restricted to the six Memory Groups.
Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
To cancel Memory Group operation, repeat steps (1)
MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER
through (4) above, choosing “OFF” in step (3). GROUP MEMORY “OFF” GROUP MEMORY “ON”
ADVICE 01 ~ 19 1-01 ~ 1-19
20 ~ 39 2-01 ~ 2-20
Note that for the PMS memory group, the PMS memories 40 ~ 59 3-01 ~ 3-20
“P-1L” through “P-9U” will be so designated, so as to avoid 60 ~ 79 4-01 ~ 4-20
confusion. 80 ~ 99 5-01 ~ 5-20
P-1L/1U ~ P-9L/9U P-1L/1U ~ P-9L/9U
Choosing the Desired Memory Group

[V/M] Button [A/B] Button
You may recall memories just within a particular Memory [SUB VFO-B] Knob
Group, if desired.
1. Press the [V/M ] button, if necessary, to enter the
Memory mode.
2. Press the [GRP] button (below and to the left of the
[SUB VFO-B] knob). The imbedded LED inside the
switch will light up.
Memory Group. [GRP] Button
[M CH] Button
4. Press the [M CH] button (just below the [GRP] but-
ton). The imbedded LED inside the switch will light
up.
Memory Channel within the Selected Memory Group.
ADVICE:
If the Red LED imbedded in the [GRP] and [M CH]
buttons does not light up, check to be sure that the or-
ange lamp to the right of the [SUB VFO-B] knob is
not illuminated. If it is, press the [A/B] button to make
it go out, then press the [GRP] or [M CH] button again.
If no channels have been assigned to a particular
Memory Group, you will not have access to that Group.

OPERATION ON ALASKA EMERGENCY FREQUENCY: 5167.5 KH (U.S. VERSION ONLY) Z
Section 97.401(d) of the regulations governing amateur radio in the United States permit emergency amateur communica-
tions on the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz by stations in (or within 92.6 km of) the state of Alaska. This frequency is only
to be used when the immediate safety of human life and/or property are threatened, and is never to be used for routine
communications.
The FT-2000 includes the capability for transmission and reception on 5167.5 kHz under such emergency conditions via
the Menu system. To activate this feature:
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select “138 tGEn

EMERGENCY.”
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select “EnA (En-
able).”
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for 2 seconds to
save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Emer-
gency communication on this spot frequency is now
possible. Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
5. Press the [V/M ] button, as necessary, to enter the
Memory mode. Press the [M CH] button, then rotate [V/M] Button [A/B] Button
the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the emergency chan- [SUB VFO-B] Knob
nel (“EUS”), which is found between channels “P-9U”

and “01.”
ADVICE:
If it is, press the [A/B] switch to make it go out, then
press the [M CH] button again. [M CH] Button
NOTE:
The receive-mode CLARIFIER functions normally
while using this frequency, but variation of the trans-
mit frequency is not possible. Activation of “138 tGEn
EMERGENCY” does not enable any other out-of-ama-
teur-band capability on the transceiver. The full speci-
fications of the FT-2000 are not necessarily guaran-
teed on this frequency, but power output and receiver
sensitivity should be fully satisfactory for the purpose
of emergency communication.
If you wish to disable operation capability on the Alaska
Emergency Frequency, repeat the above procedures,
but set “138 tGEn EMERGENCY” to “diS” in step 3.
In an emergency, note that a half-wave dipole cut for
this frequency should be approximately 45’3” on each
leg (90’6” total length). Emergency operation on
5167.5 kHz is shared with the Alaska-Fixed Service.
This transceiver is not authorized for operation, under
the FCC's Part 87, for aeronautical communications.

VFO AND MEMORY SCANNING
You may scan wither the VFO or the memories of the FT-2000, and the radio will halt the scan on any station with a signal
strong enough to open the receiver’s squelch.
VFO SCANNING
1. Set the VFO to the frequency on which you would like
to begin scanning.
2. Rotate the Main [SQL] knob so that the background
noise is just silenced.
ADVICE:
Rotate the Sub [SQL] knob so that the background
noise is just silenced, if you would like to begin scan-
ning on the Sub band (VFO-B).
3. Press and hold in the microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] Main [SQL] Knob
key for 1/2 second to start scanning in the specified MAIN BAND (VFO-A) SCANNING
direction on the Main (VFO-A) band.
ADVICE:
[B] Button
If you would like to begin scanning on the Sub band
(VFO-B), press the [B] button first, then (within five
seconds of pressing the [B] button, while the orange
imbedded LED is blinking), press and hold in the
microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] key for 1/2 second.
4. If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the decimal
point between the “MHz” and “kHz” digits of the fre-
quency display will blink.
SUB [SQL] Knob
ADVICE:
If the incoming signal disappears, scanning will re- SUB BAND (VFO-B) SCANNING
sume in about five seconds.
On the SSB/CW and SSB-based Data modes, the
scanner will pause on a received signal, then will
step across the signal very slowly, giving you time
to stop the scan, if you like. In these modes on the
VFO, the scanner does not stop, however.
5. To cancel the scanning, press the microphone’s [UP]
or [DWN] key momentarily.
ADVICE:
You may select the manner in which the scanner resumes
while it has paused on a signal, using Menu item “039
GEnE SCN RSM.” The default “5Sec” setting will cause
the scanner to resume scanning after five seconds; you may
change it, however, to resume only after the carrier has
dropped out, if you like See page 116.

VFO AND MEMORY SCANNING
MEMORY SCAN
1. Set the transceiver up in the memory mode by pressing [V/M] Button [A/B] Button
the [V/M] button, if necessary. [SUB VFO-B] Knob

3. Press the [M CH] button momentarily.
When you press the [M CH] button, the Red LED im-
bedded within the switch should light up, indicating
that you are ready to choose a channel into which to
store the data.
ADVICE: Main [SQL] Knob [M CH] Button

If it is, press the [A/B] button to make it go out, then
4. Press and hold in the microphone’s [UP] or [DWN]
key for 1/2 second to start scanning in the specified
direction.
ADVICE:
If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the deci-
mal point between the “MHz” and “kHz” digits of
the frequency display will blink.
If the incoming signal disappears, scanning will re-
5. To cancel the scanning, press the microphone’s [UP]
or [DWN] key momentarily.
ADVICE: QUICK POINT:

During Memory Group operation, only the channels If you have no interest in scanning, and wish to prohibit
within the current Memory Group will be scanned. the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys from initiating scan-
If the scan has paused on a signal, pressing the ning, you may disable scanning control from the micro-
microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] key will cause scanning phone using Menu item “038 GEnE MIC SCN” (set it to
to resume instantly. “Off”).
If you press the microphone’s PTT switch during scan-
ning, the scanner will halt at once. Pressing the PTT
switch during scanning will not cause transmission,
however.
You may select the manner in which the scanner re-
sumes while it has paused on a signal, using Menu item
“039 GEnE SCN RSM.” The default “5Sec” setting
will cause the scanner to resume scanning after five
seconds; you may change it, however, to resume only
after the carrier has dropped out, if you like See page
116.

PMS (PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY SCANNING)
To limit scanning (and manual tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory Scan-
ning (PMS) feature, which utilizes nine special-purpose memory pairs (“P-1L/P-1U” through “P-9L/P-9U”). The PMS
feature is especially useful in helping you to observe any operating sub-band limits which apply to your Amateur license
class.
1. Store the Lower and Upper tuning/scanning limit fre- [V/M] Button [A/B] Button
quencies into the memory pair “P-1L” and “P-1U,” re- [SUB VFO-B] Knob
spectively, or any other “L/U” pair of memories in the

special PMS memory area. See page 97 for details re-
garding memory storage.
2. Press the [V/M] button to enter the Memory mode.
3. Press the [M CH] button momentarily.
When you press the [M CH] button, the Red LED im-
bedded within the switch should light up, indicating
that you are ready to choose a channel into which to Main [SQL] Knob [M CH] Button
store the data.

ADVICE:
If it is, press the [A/B] button to make it go out, then
4. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select memory chan-
nel “P-1L” or “P-1U.”
6. Turn the Main Tuning Dial knob slightly (to activate
memory tuning). Tuning and scanning are now limited
to the range within the P-1L/P-1U limits until you press
the [V/M] button to return to memory channel or Main
band (VFO-A) operation.
7. Press and hold in the microphone’s [UP] or [DWN]
key for 1/2 second to start scanning in the specified
direction.
ADVICE:
If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the deci-
mal point between the “MHz” and “kHz” digits of
the frequency display will blink.
If the incoming signal disappears, scanning will re-
On the SSB/CW and SSB-based Data modes, the
scanner will pause on a received signal, then will
step across the signal very slowly, giving you time
to stop the scan, if you like. In these modes on the
VFO, the scanner does not stop, however.
If the scan has paused on a signal, pressing the
microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] key will cause scan-
ning to resume instantly.
8. If you rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob in the oppo-
site direction from the current scanning direction (in
other words, you rotate the dial to the left when scan-
ning toward a higher frequency), the direction of the
scan will reverse.
9. If you press the microphone’s PTT switch during scan-
ning, the scanner will halt at once. Pressing the PTT
switch during scanning will not cause transmission,
however.

PACKET OPERATION
Packet operation is easily accomplished on the FT-2000 by connecting your TNC (Terminal Node Controller) to the
transceiver, per the illustration. “Packet” operation also applies to SSB-based AFSK data modes, such as PSK31, etc.
FSK FSK
PTT OUT IN
RTTY ② ③
① ④ RTTY JACK RTTY Machine
Pin 1 (SHIFT) FSK OUT
Pin 2 (RX OUT) AF IN
Pin 3 (PTT) PTT
Pin 4 (GND) GND
PACKET SETUP (INCLUDING SUBCARRIER FREQUENCY)

Before operation can commence, MENU ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES MENU ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES
some basic setup procedures must 064 dAtA DATA IN dAtA (DATA) / PC (PC) 068 dAtA VOX DLY 30 ~ 3000 msec
be performed, using the Menu, to 065 dAtA DT GAIN 0 ~ 100 069 dAtA V GAIN 0 ~ 100
066 dAtA DT OUT nAin (Main) / Sub (Sub) 070 dAtA PKTDISP –3000 ~ +3000 Hz
configure your radio for the data 067 dAtA OUT LVL 0 ~ 100 071 dAtA PKT SFT –3000 ~ +3000 Hz
mode to be used.
BASIC SETUP
During Packet operation via the rear panel’s PACKET
1. Press the [PKT] button.
jack, the front panel MIC jack is cut off, so you won’t
ADVICE:
have a “live microphone” problem during data opera-
For HF operation, SSB-based Data operation is gen-
tion.
erally used. One press of the [PKT] button will
engage Packet operation in the “LSB” mode (by NOTE:
default). Both the “PKT” and “LSB” LEDs will If you anticipate making data transmissions of longer than
become illuminated. a few minutes, we recommend that you use the [RF PWR]
If you need to do FM-based 1200-baud packet on knob to reduce the transmitter power to 1/3 ~ 1/2 of its
the 29/50 MHz bands, press the [PKT] button re- normal maximum.
peatedly to illuminate the ‘PKT” LED to orange,
QUICK POINT:
to engage the “PKT-FM” mode.
PACKET Jack Specifications
When both the “PKT” and “USB” LEDs are illu-
DATA IN (Pin 1)
minated, the FT-2000 has engaged Packet opera-
Input Level: 50 mVp-p
tion in the “USB” mode.
Input Impedance: 10 k-Ohms
2. When the “transmit” command is received from the
DATA OUT (Pin 4)
TNC, the transmitter of the FT-2000 will automati-
Fixed level, does not respond to setting of [AF GAIN]
cally be engaged. Likewise, the command to return to
or [SQL] knob.
receive will cause the radio to revert to the receive
Output Level: 100 mVp-p max.
mode.
Output Impedance: 10 k-Ohms
ADVICE:
If you need to adjust the output level from the “DATA
OUT” pin of the PACKET jack (pin 4) on the radio,
please use Menu item “067 dAtA OUT LVL.” For the
input level from the TNC, as applied to the DATA IN
pin of the PACKET jack (pin 1), please do so at the
TNC side.

RTTY (RADIO TELETYPE) OPERATION
Most RTTY operation today is accomplished using a TNC or other computer-based system that utilizes AFSK tones. As
such, the previous discussion on LSB-mode “Packet” operation will apply for Baudot operation, as well. For RTTY opera-
tion using a Terminal Unit (TU) or the “FSK” output from a TNC, please see the discussion below. See also the illustration
for details regarding connection to your TU.
DATA DATA
PTT OUT IN
PACKET ②
④ ⑤
PACKET JACK TNC
① ③
Pin 1 (DATA IN) DATA OUT
Pin 2 (GND) GND
Pin 3 (PACKET PTT) PTT
Pin 4 (DATA OUT) DATA IN
Pin 5 (BUSY) (SQL Control)
SETTING UP FOR RTTY OPERATION

Before commencing RTTY operation, please direct your MENU ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES
attention to the setup steps shown in the chart to the right. 076 rtty R PLRTY nor (normal) / rEU (reverse)
077 rtty T PLRTY nor (normal) / rEU (reverse)
078 rtty RTY OUT nAin (Main) / Sub (Sub)
079 rtty OUT LEL 0 ~ 100
080 rtty SHIFT 170/200/425/850 Hz
081 rtty TONE 1275/2125 Hz
BASIC SETUP
1. Press the [RTTY] button to enter the RTTY mode. The Mark/Space Shift utilized in most Amateur RTTY
One press of the [RTTY] button will engage RTTY operation is 170 Hz. Other shifts may be configured,
operation using “LSB” injection, which is generally however, using Menu item “080 rtty SHIFT.”
used in the Amateur service. In this mode, both the The FT-2000 is set up for “high tone” operation (cen-
“RTTY” and “LSB” LEDs will light up. tered on 2125 Hz) by default, but you may configure it
To switch to USB-side injection in RTTY, press the for low tone (1275 Hz) operation using Menu item
[RTTY ] button once more. Both the “RTTY” and “081 rtty TONE.”
“USB” LEDs will now be illuminated. Repeatedly You may find that you are unable to decode some RTTY
pressing the [RTTY] button will toggle between LSB stations, even if they are of sufficient signal strength.
and USB injection on RTTY. If this is observed, there may be a Mark/Space polarity
2. When you begin typing on your TU or computer key- problem between your station and the other station. If
board, the command to transmit should automatically so, try setting Menu item “076 rtty R PLRTY” to “rEU”
be sent to the transceiver, causing it to enter the trans- (“Reverse”) to see if that permits copy. A separate Menu
mit mode. item permits reversal of your transmitter’s Mark/Space
NOTE: polarity: “077 rtty T PLRTY.”
If you anticipate making data transmissions of longer than QUICK POINT:
a few minutes, we recommend that you use the [RF PWR] In the FT-2000, “RTTY” is a mode defined as being an
knob to reduce the transmitter power to 1/2 ~ 1/3 of its “FSK” mode, whereby the closing and opening of a key-
normal maximum. ing line (to ground) causes the Mark/Space tones to alter-
ADVICE: nate. The RTTY mode is not an AFSK based mode in this
There is no adjustment of the DATA input level (Pin 1 transceiver, and the AFSK output tones from a TNC will
(“DATA IN”) of the RTTY jack) on the rear panel; not cause Mark/Space shifting to occur. Use the “Packet”
please make any needed level adjustments at the TU mode for AFSK-based Baudot and other data modes.
side.

MISCELLANEOUS AFSK-BASED DATA MODES
The FT-2000 may also be used for a host of other SSB-based Data modes. Please set up your system using the illustration
as a guideline.
LINE IN or MIC IN
LINE OUT or MIC OUT
COM PORT
PACKET ②
④ ⑤
PACKET JACK Interface
① ③
Pin 1 (DATA IN) DATA OUT
Pin 2 (GND) GND
Pin 3 (PACKET PTT) PACKET PTT
Pin 4 (DATA OUT) DATA IN
Pin 5 (BUSY)
Interface
QUICK POINT:
When you have configured Menu item “137 tGEn VOX
SEL” to “dAtA,” the transceiver will operate in a “VOX”
mode, and it is not necessary to connect a PTT line. This
makes for very convenient interfacing to computer Sound
Cards, etc.

ABOUT THE TRANSVERTER OUTPUT TERMINAL
You may connect an after-market transverter to the rear panel’s TRV (Transverter) jack. The output, at 28 MHz, is approxi-
mately –10 dBm (0.1 mW) at 50 Ohms.
VHF/UHF Antenna
Transceiver V/U ANT
TX GND RF IN
TX GND
TRV
SETUP OPERATION
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 1. Set up the frequency offset for transverter use, as de-
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item scribed previously.
“122 tun MY BAND.” 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to set the desired
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to find the Menu pa- operating frequency. Operation is basically unchanged
rameter “AU d” (this is the factory default setting). from normal transceiver operation.
4. Press the [ENT] button to change the parameter to
ADVICE:
“ON” (a “d” notation will replace the “E” notation).
When the “TRV” mode is turned on, power output will
not be allowed to pass to the “ANT 1” or “ANT 2” main
“135 tGEn ETX-GND.”
antenna jacks. So one of these may be connected to your
6. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set this Menu item
transverter’s “RX” jack. Just be certain to disconnect the
to “EnA” to enabling the rear panel’s TX GND jack
transverter when returning to HF operation, as the selected
7. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for at least two
Antenna jack will now be capable of passing RF power.
seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal op-
eration.
Setting the Transverter Frequency Offset

You may set up the frequency display so that it shows the actual band on which your transverter is operating (instead
of the “IF” used by the transverter, which is the 28 MHz band on your FT-2000).
Example: Setting up the FT-2000 display for use with a 144 MHz Transverter
1. Connect the 144 MHz transverter to the FT-2000.
3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select Menu item “034 GEnE TRV SET” is set to “44” (the factory
default setting).
4. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob so as to select “44” on the display.
5. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for at least two seconds to save the new setting and exit.
The “100 MHz” digit of the frequency is not displayed, so when you are operating on 2 meters and see “45 MHz” on
the frequency readout, this indicates “145 MHz” instead.
Advice:
With the setup described above, tuning the operating range 28-29 MHz will correspond to an actual operating
frequency of 144-145 MHz, with “44-45” being displayed on the front panel of the transceiver.

MENU MODE
The Menu system of the FT-2000 provides extensive customization capability, so you can set up your transceiver just the
way you want to operate it. The Menu items are grouped by general utilization category, and are numbered from “001 AGc
FST DLY” to “137 tGEn EMRGNCY.”
USING THE MENU

1. Press the [MENU] button momentarily, to engage the
Menu mode.
The Main (VFO-A) frequency display will show the
Menu Number and Menu Group name, while the Sub
(VFO-B) frequency display will show the Menu item;
the Multi-Display window shows the current setting of
the currently-selected Menu item.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the Menu [MENU] Button
item you wish to work on. Main Tuning Dial Knob [SUB VFO-B] Knob
3. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to change the current

setting of the selected Menu item.
4. When you have finished making your adjustments, Menu Number Menu Group Name Menu Item
press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds

to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. If
you only momentarily press the [MENU] button, the
new settings will not be retained.
Menu Setting
Menu Mode Reset

You may reset all the Menu settings to their original factory defaults, if desired.
1. Turn the front panel [POWER] switch off.
2. Press and hold in the [MENU] button, and while holding it in, press the [MENU] switch to turn the transceiver
back on. Now release the [MENU] button.

MENU MODE
GROUP NO. MENU FUNCTION AVAILABLE VALUES DEFAULT SETTING
AGC 001 AGc FST DLY 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) 300 msec
AGC 002 AGc FST HLD 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step) 0 msec
AGC 003 AGc MID DLY 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) 700 msec
AGC 004 AGc MID HLD 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step) 0 msec
AGC 005 AGc SLW DLY 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) 2000 msec
AGC 006 AGc SLW HLD 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step) 0 msec
DISPLAY 007 diSP COLOR bL1/bL2/bL3/ub1/ub2 bL11
DISPLAY 008 diSP DIM MTR 0 ~ 15 7
DISPLAY 009 diSP DIM VFD 0~7 4
DISPLAY 010 diSP BAR SEL CLAr/C-tn/u-tn C-tn
DISPLAY 011 diSP PK HLD OFF/0.5/1.0/2.0 sec OFF
DISPLAY 012 diSP RTR STU 0/90/180/270 ° 0°
DISPLAY 013 diSP RTR ADJ –30 ~ 0 0
DISPLAY 014 diSP QMB MKR On/OFF On1
DVS 015 dUS RX LVL 0 ~ 100 50
DVS 016 dUS TX LVL 0 ~ 100 50
KEYER 017 tEy BEACON OFF/1 ~ 255 sec OFF
KEYER 018 tEy NUM STL 1290/AunO/Aunt/A2nO/A2nt/12nO/12nt 1290
KEYER 019 tEy CONTEST 1 ~ 9999 1
KEYER 020 tEy CW MEM1 tyP1/tyP2 tyP2
GENERAL 025 GEnE ANT SEL bAnd/rEG bAnd
GENERAL 026 GEnE BEP LVL 0 ~ 255 50
GENERAL 027 GEnE CAT BPS 4800/9600/192H(19200)/384H (38400) bps 4800 bps
GENERAL 028 GEnE CAT TOT 10/100/1000/3000 msec 10 msec
GENERAL 029 GEnE CAT RTS On/OFF On
GENERAL 030 GEnE MEM GRP On/OFF OFF
GENERAL 031 GEnE Q SPLIT –20 ~ 0 ~ +20 kHz (1 kHz Step) +5 kHz
GENERAL 032 GEnE TRACK OFF/bAnd/FrEq OFF
GENERAL 033 GEnE TX TOT OFF/5/10/15/20/25/30 min OFF
GENERAL 034 GEnE TRV SET 30 ~ 49 MHz 44 MHz
GENERAL 035 GEnE µT DIAL StP1/ StP2/OFF StP1
GENERAL 036 GEnE SNB LVL nAin(MAIN)/0~100 nAin(MAIN)
GENERAL 037 GEnE SUB FIL 1200/300/500 Hz 1200 Hz
GENERAL 038 GEnE MIC SCN On/OFF On
GENERAL 039 GEnE SCN RSM CAr/5Sec 5SEc
GENERAL 040 GEnE ANTIVOX 0 ~ 100 50
GENERAL 041 GEnE FRQ ADJ –25 ~ 0 ~ +25 0
S IF SFT 042 S-iF LSB SFT –1000 ~ +1000 Hz 0 Hz
S IF SFT 043 S-iF USB SFT –1000 ~ +1000 Hz 0 Hz
S IF SFT 044 S-iF CWL SFT –1000 ~ +1000 Hz 0 Hz
S IF SFT 045 S-iF CWU SFT –1000 ~ +1000 Hz 0 Hz
S IF SFT 046 S-iF RTTY –1000 ~ +1000 Hz 0 Hz
S IF SFT 047 S-iF RTTY-R –1000 ~ +1000 Hz 0 Hz
S IF SFT 048 S-iF PKT-LSB –1000 ~ +1000 Hz 0 Hz
S IF SFT 049 S-iF PKT-USB –1000 ~ +1000 Hz 0 Hz
MODE-AM 050 A3E MICGAIN Ur/0 ~ 100 30
MODE-AM 051 A3E MIC SEL Frnt/dAtA/PC Frnt
MODE-CW 052 A1A F-TYPE OFF/buG/ELE/ACS ELE
MODE-CW 053 A1A F-REV nor/rEU nor
MODE-CW 054 A1A R-TYPE OFF/buG/ELE/ACS ELE
1: Requires optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit.

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MODE-CW 055 A1A R-REV nor/rEU nor
MODE-CW 056 A1A CW AUTO OFF/50/On OFF
MODE-CW 057 A1A BFO USb/LSb/Auto USb
MODE-CW 058 A1A BK-IN SEni/FuLL SEni
MODE-CW 059 A1A SHAPE 1/2/4/6 msec 4 msec
MODE-CW 060 A1A WEIGHT (1:) 2.5 ~ 4.5 3.0
MODE-CW 061 A1A FRQDISP dir/OFSt OFSt
MODE-CW 062 A1A PC KYNG EnA (Enable)/diS (Disable) diS (Disable)
MODE-CW 063 A1A QSKTIME 15/20/25/30 msec 15 msec
MODE-DAT 064 dAtA DATA IN dAtA/PC dAtA
MODE-DAT 065 dAtA DT GAIN 0 ~ 100 50
MODE-DAT 066 dAtA DT OUT nAin (Main)/Sub (Sub) nAin (Main)
MODE-DAT 067 dAtA OUT LVL 0 ~ 100 50
MODE-DAT 068 dAtA VOX DLY 30 ~ 3000 msec 300 msec
MODE-DAT 069 dAtA V GAIN 0 ~ 100 50
MODE-DAT 070 dAtA PKTDISP –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) 0 Hz
MODE-DAT 071 dAtA PKT SFT –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) 1000 Hz
MODE-FM 072 F3E MICGAIN Ur/0 ~ 100 50
MODE-FM 073 F3E MIC SEL Frnt/dAtA/PC Frnt
MODE-FM 074 F3E 28 RPT 0 ~ 1000 kHz (10 kHz/step) 100 kHz
MODE-FM 075 F3E 50 RPT 0 ~ 4000 kHz (10 kHz/step) 1000 kHz
MODE-RTY 076 rtty R PLRTY nor/rEU nor
MODE-RTY 077 rtty T PLRTY nor/rEU nor
MODE-RTY 078 rtty RTY OUT nAin (Main)/Sub (Sub) nAin (Main)
MODE-RTY 079 rtty OUT LEL 0 ~ 100 50
MODE-RTY 080 rtty SHIFT 170/200/425/850 Hz 170 Hz
MODE-RTY 081 rtty TONE 1275/2125 Hz 2125 Hz
MODE-SSB 082 J3E MIC SEL Frnt/dAtA/PC Frnt
MODE-SSB 083 J3E TX BPF 1-30/1-29/2-28/3-27/4-26/3000 3-27
MODE-SSB 084 J3E LSB CAR –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz/step) 0 Hz
MODE-SSB 085 J3E USB CAR –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz/step) 0 Hz
MODE-SSB 086 J3E SLSB CR –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz/step) 0 Hz
MODE-SSB 087 J3E SUSB CR –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz/step) 0 Hz
RX AUDIO 088 rout AGC SLP nor/SLP nor
RX AUDIO 089 rout HEADPHN SEP/Con1/Con2 SEP
RX DSP 090 rdSP CNTR LV –40 ~ +20 dB –15 dB
RX DSP 091 rdSP CNTR WI 1 – 11 10
RX DSP 092 rdSP NOTCH W nArr (Narrow)/uuid (Wide) uuid (Wide)
RX DSP 093 rdSP CW SHAP SOFt/ShAP ShAP
RX DSP 094 rdSP CW SLP StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) nEd (MEDIUM)
RX DSP 095 rdSP CW NARR 25/50/100/200/300/400/500/800/1200/1400/ 500 Hz
1700/2000 Hz
RX DSP 096 rdSP PKT SHP SOFt/ShAP ShAP
RX DSP 097 rdSP PKT SLP StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) nEd (MEDIUM)
RX DSP 098 rdSP PKT NAR 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz 300 Hz
RX DSP 099 rdSP RTY SHP SOFt/ShAP ShAP
RX DSP 100 rdSP RTY SLP StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) nEd (MEDIUM)
RX DSP 101 rdSP RTY NAR 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz 300 Hz
RX DSP 102 rdSP SSB SHP SOFt/ShAP ShAP
RX DSP 103 rdSP SSB SLP StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) nEd (MEDIUM)
RX DSP 104 rdSP SSB NAR 200/400/600/850/1100/1350/1500/1650/1800/ 1800 Hz
950/2100/2250 Hz
SCOPE 105 SCP 1.8 FI 1.800 - 1.999 MHz (1 kHz/step) 1.800 MHz1

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SCOPE 109 SCP 10.1 FI (1)0.100 - (1)0.149 MHz (1 kHz/step) (1)0.100 MHz1
TUNING 116 tun DIALSTEP 1 or 10 Hz 10 Hz
TUNING 117 tun CW FINE EnA/diS diS
TUNING 118 tun MHz SEL 1/0.1 MHz 1 MHz
TUNING 119 tun AM STEP 2.5/5/9/10/12.5 kHz 5 kHz
TUNING 120 tun FM STEP 5/6.25/10/12.5/25 kHz 5 kHz
TUNING 121 tun FM DIAL 10/100 Hz 100 Hz
TUNING 122 tun MY BAND 1.8 ~ 50/GE/AU ––
TX AUDIO 123 tAUd EQ1 FRQ OFF/100 ~ 700 Hz (100 Hz/step) OFF
TX AUDIO 124 tAUd EQ1 LVL –10 ~ +10 +5
TX AUDIO 125 tAUd EQ1 BW 1 ~ 10 10
TX AUDIO 126 tAUd EQ2 FRQ OFF/700 ~ 1500 Hz (100 Hz/step) OFF
TX AUDIO 127 tAUd EQ2 LVL –10 ~ +10 +5
TX AUDIO 128 tAUd EQ2 BW 1 ~ 10 10
TX AUDIO 129 tUAd EQ3 FRQ OFF/1500 ~ 3200 Hz (100 Hz/step) OFF
TX AUDIO 130 tUAd EQ3 LVL –10 ~ +10 +5
TX AUDIO 131 tUAd EQ3 BW 1 ~ 10 10
TX GNRL 132 tGEn BIAS –– ––2
TX GNRL 133 tGEn MAX PWR 10/20/50/100 W 100 W
TX GNRL 134 tGEn PWRCTRL ALL/Car ALL
TX GNRL 135 tGEn ETX-GND EnA(ENABLE)/diS(DISABLE) diS(DISABLE)
TX GNRL 136 tGEn TUN PWR 10/20/50/100 W 100 W
TX GNRL 137 tGEn VOX SEL nic/dAtA nic
TX GNRL 138 tGEn EMRGNCY EnA(ENABLE)/diS(DISABLE) diS(DISABLE)
2: This Menu item does not work. Please do not change this setting.

MENU MODE
AGC GROUP DISPLAY GROUP
001 AGc FST DLY 007 diSP COLOR
Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC FAST mode of Function: Selects the Display color when the optional Data
the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. Management Unit (DMU-2000) is connected.
Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) Available Values: bL1/bL2/bL3/ub1/ub2
Default Setting: 300 msec bL1: COOL BLUE
bL2: CONTRAST BLUE
002 AGc FST HLD
bL3: FLASH WHITE
Function: Sets the hang time of the AGC peak voltage for
ub1: CONTRAST UMBER
the AGC FAST mode of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver.
ub2: UMBER
Available Values: 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step)
Default Setting: bL1 (COOL BLUE)
Default Setting: 0 msec
ADVICE:
003 AGc MID DLY If the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not
Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC MID mode of connected, this adjustment has no effect.
the Main band (VFO-A) receiver.
008 diSP DIM MTR
Function: Setting of the meter brightness level when
“DIM” is selected.
004 AGc MID HLD Available Values: 0 ~ 15
Function: Sets the hang time of the AGC peak voltage for Default Setting: 4
the AGC MID mode of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver.
009 diSP DIM VFD
Function: Setting of the frequency display brightness level
when “DIM” is selected.
005 AGc SLW DLY Available Values: 0 ~ 15
Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC SLOW mode of Default Setting: 8
the Main band (VFO-A) receiver.
010 diSP BAR SEL
Function: Selects one of three parameters to be viewed
on the Tuning Offset Indicator.
006 AGc SLW HLD Available Values: CLAr/C-tn/u-tn
Function: Sets the hang time of the AGC peak voltage for Default Setting: C-tn
the AGC SLOW mode of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. CLAr: Displays relative clarifier offset.
Available Values: 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step) C-tu: Displays relative tuning offset between the in-
Default Setting: 0 msec coming signal and transmitted frequency.
u-tn: Displays the peak position of the VRF or µ-
TUNE filter.
NOTE:
The µ-TUNE filter is an option.
011 diSP PK HLD
Function: Selects the peak hold time of the Sub (VFO-B)
receiver’s S-meter.
Available Values: OFF/0.5/1.0/2.0 sec
Default Setting: OFF
012 diSP RTR STU
Function: Selects the starting point of your rotator
controller’s indicator needle.
Available Values: 0/90/180/270 °
Default Setting: 0 °
013 diSP RTR ADJ
Function: Adjusts the indicator needle precisely to the
starting point set in menu item “012 diSP RTR STU.”
Available Values: –30 ~ 0
Default Setting: 0

MENU MODE
DISPLAY GROUP DVS GROUP
014 diSP QMB MKR 015 dUS RX LVL
Function: Enables/Disables the QMB Marker (White ar- Function: Sets the audio output level from the voice
row “”) to display on the Spectrum Band Scope when memory.
the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is con- Available Values: 0 ~ 100
nected. Default: 50
Available Values: On/OFF
016 dUS TX LVL
Default Setting: On
Function: Sets the microphone input level to the voice
ADVICE:
memory
If the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
connected, this adjustment has no effect.
Default: 50

MENU MODE
KEYER GROUP
017 tEy BEACON 021 tEy CW MEM2
Function: Sets the interval time between repeats of the Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message
beacon message. register 2.
Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 255 sec Available Values: tyP1/tyP2
Default Setting: OFF Default Setting: tyP2
tyP1: You may enter the CW message from the front
018 tEy NUM STL
panel’s Function Keys.
Function: Selects the Contest Number “Cut” format for
tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW
an imbedded contest number.
keyer.
Available Values: 1290/AunO/Aunt/A2nO/A2nt/12nO/
12nt 022 tEy CW MEM3
Default Setting: 1290 Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message
1290: Does not abbreviate the Contest Number register 3.
AunO: Abbreviates to “A” for “One,” “U” for “Two,” Available Values: tyP1/tyP2
“N” for “Nine,” and “O” for “Zero.” Default Setting: tyP2
Aunt: Abbreviates to “A” for “One,” “U” for “Two,” tyP1: You may enter the CW message from the front
“N” for “Nine,” and “T” for “Zero.” panel’s Function Keys.
A2nO: Abbreviates to “A” for “One,” “N” for “Nine,” tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW
and “O” for “Zero.” keyer.
A2nt: Abbreviates to “A” for “One,” “N” for “Nine,”
023 tEy CW MEM4
and “T” for “Zero.”
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message
12nO: Abbreviates to “N” for “Nine,” and “O” for
register 4.
“Zero.”
Available Values: tyP1/tyP2
12nt: Abbreviates to “N” for “Nine,” and “T” for
Default Setting: tyP2
“Zero.”
tyP1: You may enter the CW message from the front
019 tEy CONTEST panel’s Function Keys.
Function: Enters the initial contest number that will in- tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW
crement/decrement after sending during contest QSOs. keyer.
024 tEy CW MEM5
Default Setting: 1
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message
ADVICE:
register 5.
Press the [CLEAR] button to reset the contest number to
Available Values: tyP1/tyP2
“1.”
Default Setting: tyP2
020 tEy CW MEM1 tyP1: You may enter the CW message from the front
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message panel’s Function Keys.
register 1. tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW
Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 keyer.
Default Setting: tyP2 ADVICE:
tyP1: You may enter the CW message from the front If the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad is not con-
panel’s Function Keys. nected, this adjustment has no effect.
tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW
keyer.

MENU MODE
GENERAL GROUP
025 GEnE ANT SEL 032 GEnE TRACK
Function: Sets the method of antenna selection. Function: Sets the VFO Tracking feature.
Available Values: bAnd/rEG Available Values: OFF/bAND/FrEq
Default Setting: bAnd Default Setting: OFF
bAnd:The antenna is selected in accordance with the OFF: Disables the VFO Tracking feature.
operating band. bAND: When you change bands on the Main (VFO-
rEG: The antenna is selected in accordance with the A) side, the Sub (VFO-B) band’s VFO will
band stack (different antennas may be utilized automatically change to be the same as that of
on the same band, if so selected in the band VFO-A.
stack). FrEq: This function is the almost same as “bAND,”
however, furthermore, the Sub band’s (VFO-
026 GEnE BEP LVL
B) frequency changes together with the Main
Function: Sets the beep level.
Band’s (VFO-A) frequency when turning the
Main Dial Tuning knob.
Default Setting: 50
033 GEnE TX TOT
027 GEnE CAT BPS
Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time.
Function: Sets the transceiver’s computer-interface cir-
Available Values: OFF/5/10/15/20/25/30 min
cuitry for the CAT baud rate to be used.
Available Values: 4800/9600/192H(19200)/384H (38400)
The Time-Out Timer shuts off the transmitter after con-
bps
tinuous transmission of the programmed time.
Default Setting: 4800 bps
034 GEnE TRV SET
028 GEnE CAT TOT
Function: Sets the 10’s and 1’s of the MHz digits display
Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time for a
for operation with a transverter.
CAT command input.
Available Values: 30 ~ 49 MHz
Available Values: 10/100/1000/3000 msec
Default Setting: 44 MHz
The default setting would be used with a 144 MHz
The Time-Out Timer shuts off the CAT data input after the
transverter. If you connect a 430 MHz transverter to the
continuous transmission of the programmed time.
radio, set this menu to “30” (the “100 MHz” digits are
029 GEnE CAT RTS hidden on this radio).
Function: Enables/Disables the RTS port of the CAT jack.
035 GEnE µT DIAL
Function: Selects the µ-TUNE mode.
Default Setting: On
Available Values: StP1/ StP2/OFF
030 GEnE MEM GRP Default Setting: StP1
Function: Enables/Disables Memory Group Operation. StP-1: Activates the µ-TUNE system using
Available Values: On/OFF “COARSE” steps of the [VRF] knob (2 steps/
Default Setting: OFF click) on the 7 MHz and lower amateur bands.
On the 10/14 MHz bands, “FINE” [VRF] knob
031 GEnE Q SPLIT
steps (1 step/click) will be used.
Function: Selects the tuning offset for the Quick Split fea-
StP2: Activates the µ-TUNE system using “FINE”
ture.
steps of the [VRF] knob (1 step/click) on the
Available Values: –20 ~ 0 ~ +20 kHz (1 kHz Step)
14 MHz and lower amateur bands on the Main
Default Setting: +5 kHz
band (VFO-A).
OFF: Disables the µ-TUNE system. Activates the
VRF feature on the 14 MHz and lower amateur
bands on the main band (VFO-A).
ADVICE:
If the optional RF µTuning Kit is not connected, this ad-
justment has no effect.

MENU MODE
GENERAL GROUP S IF SFT (SUB BAND IF SHIFT) GROUP
036 GEnE SNB LVL 042 S-iF LSB SFT
Function: Adjusts the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF Function: Sets the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-
Noise Blanker level, when the Noise Blanker is engaged. B) receiver’s IF filter in the LSB mode.
Available Values: nAin(MAIN)/0~100 Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz
Default Setting: nAin(MAIN) Default Setting: 0 Hz
When this menu is set to “nAin(MAIN),” you may adjust
043 S-iF USB SFT
the Noise Blanker level using the front panel’s [NB] knob.
Function: Sets the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-
037 GEnE SUB FIL B) receiver’s IF filter in the USB mode.
Function: Defines the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s CW Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz
narrow filter. Default Setting: 0 Hz
Available Values: 1200/300/500 Hz
044 S-iF CWL SFT
Default Setting: 1200 Hz
ADVICE:
B) receiver’s IF filter in the CW (LSB) mode.
This Menu item tells the microprocessor which (if any)
Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz
optional filter has been installed.
038 GEnE MIC SCN
045 S-iF CWU SFT
Function: Enables/disables scanning access via the
microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys.
B) receiver’s IF filter in the CW (USB) mode.
Default Setting: On
039 GEnE SCN RSM
046 S-iF RTTY
Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode.
Available Values: CAr/5SEc
B) receiver’s IF filter in the RTTY mode.
Default Setting: 5SEc
CAr: The scanner will hold until the signal disappears,
then will resume after one second.
5SEc: The scanner will hold for five seconds, then re- 047 S-iF RTTY-R
sume whether or not the other station is still Function: Sets the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-
transmitting. B) receiver’s IF filter in the RTTY reverse mode.
040 GEnE ANTIVOX
Function: Adjusts the Anti-VOX Trip Gain which is the
level of negative feedback of receiver audio to the micro- 048 S-iF PKT-LSB
phone, to prevent receiver audio from activating the trans- Function: Sets the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-
mitter (via the microphone) during VOX operation. B) receiver’s IF filter in the Packet (LSB) mode.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz
Default Setting: 50 Default Setting: 0 Hz
041 GEnE FRQ ADJ 049 S-iF PKT-USB
Function: Adjusts the reference oscillator. Function: Sets the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-
Available Values: –25 ~ 0 ~ +25 B) receiver’s IF filter in the Packet (USB) mode.
Default Setting: 0 Available Values: –1000 ~ +1000 Hz
Connect a 50-Ohm dummy load and frequency counter to Default Setting: 0 Hz
the antenna jack; adjust the [SUB VFO-B] knob so that
the frequency counter reading is same as the VFO fre-
quency while pressing the PTT switch.
ADVICE:
Do not perform this Menu item unless you have a high-
performance frequency counter. Perform this Menu item
after aging the transceiver and frequency counter suffi-
ciently (at least 30 minutes).

MENU MODE
MODE-AM GROUP MODE-CW GROUP
050 A3E MICGAIN 052 A1A F-TYPE
Function: Sets the microphone gain for the AM mode. Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for
Available Values: Ur/0 ~ 100 the device connected to the front panel’s KEY jack.
Default Setting: 30 Available Values: OFF/buG/ELE/ACS
When this menu is set to “Ur,” you may adjust the micro- Default Setting: ELE
phone gain using the front panel’s [MIC] knob. OFF: Disables the front panel’s keyer (“straight key”
mode for use with external keyer or computer-
051 A3E MIC SEL
driven keying interface).
Function: Selects the microphone to be used on the AM
buG: Mechanical “bug” keyer emulation. One paddle
mode.
produces “dits” automatically, while the other
Available Values: Frnt/dAtA/PC
paddle manually produces “dahs.”
Default Setting: Frnt
ELE: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character
Frnt: Selects the microphone connected to the front
Spacing) disabled.
panel’s MIC jack while using the AM mode.
ACS: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character
dAtA:Selects the microphone connected to pin 1 of
Spacing) enabled.
the PACKET Jack while using the AM mode.
PC: This parameter is for future expansion of this 053 A1A F-REV
transceiver’s capabilities, but at this time is not Function: Selects the keyer paddle’s wiring configuration
supported. for the KEY jack on the front panel.
Available Values: nor/rEU
Default Setting: nor
nor: Tip = Dot, Ring = Dash, Shaft = Ground
rEU: Tip = Dash, Ring = Dot, Shaft = Ground
054 A1A R-TYPE
Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for
the device connected to the rear panel’s KEY jack.
Available Values: OFF/buG/ELE/ACS
Default Setting: ELE
OFF: Disables the front panel’s keyer (“straight key”
mode for use with external keyer or computer-
driven keying interface).
buG: Mechanical “bug” keyer emulation. One paddle
produces “dits” automatically, while the other
paddle manually produces “dahs.”
ELE: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character
Spacing) disabled.
ACS: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character
Spacing) enabled.
055 A1A R-REV
Function: Selects the keyer paddle’s wiring configuration
for the KEY jack on the rear panel.
nor: Tip = Dot, Ring = Dash, Shaft = Ground
rEU: Tip = Dash, Ring = Dot, Shaft = Ground

MENU MODE
MODE-CW GROUP
056 A1A CW AUTO 059 A1A SHAPE
Function: Enables/disables CW keying while operating Function: Selects the CW carrier wave-form shape (rise/
on SSB. fall times).
Available Values: OFF/50/On Available Values: 1/2/4/6 msec
Default Setting: OFF Default Setting: 4 msec
OFF: Disables CW keying while operating on SSB.
060 A1A WEIGHT
50: Enables CW keying only while operating SSB
Function: Sets the Dot:Dash ratio for the built-in elec-
on 50 MHz (but not HF).
tronic keyer.
On: Enables CW keying while operating on SSB (all
Available Values: (1:) 2.5 ~ 4.5
TX bands).
Default Setting: 3.0
NOTE:
This feature allows you to move someone from SSB to 061 A1A FRQDISP
CW without having to change modes on the front panel. Function: Selects the frequency Display Format for the
CW mode.
057 A1A BFO
Available Values: dir/OFSt
Function: Sets the CW carrier oscillator injection side for
Default Setting: OFSt
the CW mode.
dir (Direct Frequency): Displays the receiver carrier
Available Values: USb/LSb/Auto
frequency, without any offset
Default Setting: USb
added. When changing
USb: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the USB side.
modes between SSB and CW,
LSb: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the LSB side.
the frequency display re-
Auto: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the LSB side
mains constant.
while operating on the 7 MHz band and below,
OFSt (Pitch Offset): This frequency display re-
and the USB side while operating on the 10 MHz
flects the added BFO offset.
band and up.
062 A1A PC KYNG
058 A1A BK-IN
Function: Enables/disables CW keying from the “DATA
Function: Sets the CW “break-in” mode.
IN” terminal on the rear panel’s PACKET jack while op-
Available Values: SEni/FuLL
erating on the CW mode.
Default Setting: SEni
Available Values: EnA (Enable)/diS (Disable)
SEni (SEMI): The transceiver will operate in the semi
Default Setting: diS (Disable)
break-in mode. The delay (receiver re-
covery) time is set by the front panel’s 063 A1A QSKTIME
[DELAY] knob. Function: Selects the time delay between when the PTT
FuLL: The transceiver will operate in the full is keyed and the carrier is transmitted during QSK opera-
break-in (QSK) mode. tion when using the internal keyer.
Available Values: 15/20/25/30 msec

MENU MODE
MODE-DAT GROUP MODE-FM GROUP
064 dAtA DATA IN 072 F3E MICGAIN
Function: Selects the data input path to be used on the Function: Sets the microphone gain for the FM mode.
PKT mode. Available Values: Ur/0 ~ 100
Available Values: dAtA/PC Default Setting: 50
Default Setting: dAtA When this menu is set to “Ur,” you may adjust the micro-
dAtA:Uses the data input line connected to pin 1 of phone gain using the front panel’s [MIC] knob.
the PACKET jack while using the PKT mode.
073 F3E MIC SEL
PC: This parameter is for future expansion of this
Function: Selects the microphone to be used on the FM
transceiver’s capabilities, but at this time is not
mode.
supported.
Available Values: Frnt/dAtA/PC
065 dAtA DT GAIN Default Setting: Frnt
Function: Sets the data input level from the TNC to the Frnt (FRONT): Selects the microphone connected to
AFSK modulator. the front panel’s MIC jack while us-
Available Values: 0 ~ 100 ing the FM mode.
Default Setting: 50 dAtA: Selects the microphone connected to
pin 1 of the PACKET Jack while us-
066 dAtA DT OUT
ing the FM mode.
Function: Selects the receiver to be connected to the data
PC: This parameter is for future expansion
output port (pin 4) of the PACKET jack.
of this transceiver’s capabilities, but
Available Values: nAin (Main)/Sub (Sub)
at this time is not supported.
Default Setting: nAin (Main)
074 F3E 28 RPT
067 dAtA OUT LVL
Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater shift on the
Function: Sets the AFSK data output level at the output
28 MHz band.
port (pin 4) of the PACKET jack.
Available Values: 0 ~ 1000 kHz (10 kHz/step)
Default Setting: 100 kHz
Default Setting: 50
075 F3E 50 RPT
068 dAtA VOX DLY
Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater shift on the
Function: Adjusts the “VOX” delay (receiver recovery)
50 MHz band.
time on the PKT mode.
Available Values: 0 ~ 4000 kHz (10 kHz/step)
Available Values: 30 ~ 3000 msec
069 dAtA V GAIN
Function: Adjusts the “VOX” gain on the PKT mode.
Default Setting: 50
070 dAtA PKTDISP
Function: Sets the packet frequency display offset.
Available: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step)
Default: 0 Hz
071 dAtA PKT SFT
Function: Sets the carrier point during the SSB packet
operation.
Available: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step)
Default: 1000 Hz (typical center frequency for PSK31,
etc.)

MENU MODE
MODE-RTY GROUP MODE-SSB GROUP
076 rtty R PLRTY 082 J3E MIC SEL
Function: Selects normal or reverse Mark/Space polarity Function: Selects the microphone to be used on the SSB
for RTTY receive operation. modes (LSB and USB).
Available Values: nor/rEU Available Values: Frnt/dAtA/PC
Default Setting: nor Default Setting: Frnt
Frnt (FRONT): Selects the microphone connected to
077 rtty T PLRTY
the front panel’s MIC jack while using
Function: Selects normal or reverse Mark/Space polarity
the SSB modes.
for RTTY transmit operation.
dAtA: Selects the microphone connected to
pin 1 of the PACKET Jack while us-
ing the SSB modes.
078 rtty RTY OUT PC: This parameter is for future expansion
Function: Selects the receiver to be connected to the data of this transceiver’s capabilities, but at
output port (pin 1) of the RTTY jack. this time is not supported.
Available Values: nAin (Main)/Sub (Sub)
083 J3E TX BPF
Default Setting: nAin (Main)
Function: Selects the audio passband of the DSP modula-
079 rtty OUT LEL tor on the SSB mode.
Function: Sets the FSK RTTY data output level at the Available Values: 1-30/1-29/2-28/3-27/4-26/3000
output port (pin 1) of the RTTY jack. 1-30: 50-3000(Hz)
Available Values: 0 ~ 100 1-29: 100-2900(Hz)
Default Setting: 50 2-28: 200-2800(Hz)
3-27: 300-2700(Hz)
080 rtty SHIFT 4-26: 400-2600(Hz)
Function: Selects the frequency shift for FSK RTTY op- 3000: 3000WB
eration. Default Setting: 3-27 (300-2700 Hz)
Available Values:170/200/425/850 Hz NOTE:
Default Setting: 170 Hz The apparent power output, when using the widest band-
widths, may seem lower. This is normal, and it occurs be-
081 rtty TONE
cause the available transmitter power is distributed over a
Function: Selects the Mark tone for RTTY operation.
wider bandwidth. The greatest compression of power out-
Available Values: 1275/2125 Hz
put, conversely, occurs when using the “4-26” setting (400-
2600 Hz), and this setting is highly recommended for con-
test or DX pile-up work.
084 J3E LSB CAR
Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the Main
band’s (VFO-A) LSB mode.
Available Values: –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
085 J3E USB CAR
Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for Main
band’s (VFO-A) USB mode.
Available Values: –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz/step)
086 J3E SLSB CR
Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the Sub
band’s (VFO-B) LSB mode.
087 J3E SUSB CR
Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for Sub band’s
(VFO-B) USB mode.

MENU MODE
RX AUDIO GROUP RX DSP GROUP
088 rout AGC SLP 090 rdSP CNTR LV
Function: Selects the gain curve of the AGC amplifier. Function: Adjusts the parametric equalizer gain of the
Available Values: nor/SLP Contour filter.
Default Setting: nor Available Values: –40 ~ +20 dB
nor (NORMAL): The AGC output level will follow a Default Setting: –15 dB
linear response to the antenna input
091 rdSP CNTR WI
level, while AGC is activated.
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the Contour filter.
SLP (SLOPED): The AGC output level will increase
Available Values: 1 - 11
at 1/10 the rate of the antenna input
Default Setting: 10
level, while AGC is activated.
“Q”
SLOPE
“+” Gain
Audio Output
“-- ” Gain
NORMAL
Input Signal
089 rout HEADPHN IF

BANDWIDTH
Function: Selects one of three audio mixing modes when
using headphones during Dual Receive operation. CONTOUR “GAIN” AND “Q”
Available Values: SEP/Con1/Con2
Default Setting: SEP 092 rdSP NOTCH W
SEP (SEPARATE): Audio from the Main (VFO-A) Function: Selects the bandwidth of the DSP NOTCH fil-
receiver is heard only in the left ter
ear, and Sub (VFO-B) receiver Available Values: nArr (Narrow)/uuid (Wide)
audio solely in the right ear. Default Setting: uuid (Wide)
Con1 (COMBINE 1): Audio from both Main (VFO-
A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers 093 rdSP CW SHAP
can be heard in both ears, but Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the DSP
Sub (VFO-B) audio is attenu- filter for the CW mode.
ated in the left ear and Main Available Values: SOFt/ShAP
(VFO-A) audio is attenuated in Default Setting: ShAP
the right ear. SOFt (SOFT): Primary importance is attached to the
Con2 (COMBINE 2): Audio from both Main (VFO- amplitude of the filter factor.
A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers ShAP (SHARP): Primary importance is attached to the
is combined and heard equally phase of the filter factor.
in both ears. 094 rdSP CW SLP
Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for
the CW mode.
Available Values: StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/
GEnt(GENTLE)
Default Setting: nEd (MEDIUM)
095 rdSP CW NARR
Function: Selects the passband of the DSP filter for the
CW “Narrow” mode.
Available Values: 25/50/100/200/300/400/500/800/1200/
1400/1700/2000 Hz

MENU MODE
RX DSP GROUP
096 rdSP PKT SHP 102 rdSP SSB SHP
Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the DSP Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the DSP
filter for the PKT mode. filter for the SSB modes (LSB and USB).
Available Values: SOFt/ShAP Available Values: SOFt/ShAP
Default Setting: ShAP Default Setting: ShAP
SOFt (SOFT): Primary importance is attached to the SOFt (SOFT): Primary importance is attached to the
amplitude of the filter factor. amplitude of the filter factor.
ShAP (SHARP): Primary importance is attached to the ShAP (SHARP): Primary importance is attached to the
phase of the filter factor. phase of the filter factor.
097 rdSP PKT SLP 103 rdSP SSB SLP
Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for
the PKT mode. the SSB modes (LSB and USB).
Available Values: StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/ Available Values: StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/
GEnt(GENTLE) GEnt(GENTLE)
Default Setting: nEd (MEDIUM) Default Setting: nEd (MEDIUM)
098 rdSP PKT NAR 104 rdSP SSB NAR
Function: Selects the passband of the DSP filter for the Function: Selects the passband of the DSP filter for the
PKT “Narrow” mode. “Narrow” SSB mode.
Available Values: 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz Available Values: 200/400/600/850/1100/1350/1500/
Default Setting: 300 Hz 1650/1800/1950/2100/2250 Hz
099 rdSP RTY SHP
Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the DSP
filter for the RTTY mode.
Available Values: SOFt/ShAP
Default Setting: ShAP
SOFt (SOFT): Primary importance is attached to the
amplitude of the filter factor.
ShAP (SHARP): Primary importance is attached to the
STEEP
phase of the filter factor.
MEDIUM
100 rdSP RTY SLP GENTLE
Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for DSP FILTER PASSBAND
the RTTY mode.
Available Values: StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/
GEnt(GENTLE) SHARP SOFT
Default Setting: nEd (MEDIUM)
101 rdSP RTY NAR
Function: Selects the passband of the DSP filter for the
RTTY “Narrow” mode.
Available Values: 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz
DSP FILTER SHAPE

MENU MODE
SCOPE GROUP
ADVICE: 110 SCP 14.0 FI
This group’s adjustment has no effect, if the optional DMU- Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode
2000 Data Management Unit is not connected. Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 20 m amateur
band.
105 SCP 1.8 FI
Available Values: (1)4.000 - (1)4.349 MHz (1 kHz/step)
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode
Default Setting: (1)4.000 MHz
Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 160 m amateur
band. 111 SCP 18.0 FI
Available Values: 1.800 - 1.999 MHz (1 kHz/step) Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode
Default Setting: 1.800 MHz Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 17 m amateur
band.
106 SCP 3.5 FI
band.
107 SCP 5.2 FI
band.
108 SCP 7.0 FI
band.
109 SCP 10.1 FI
Available Values: (1)0.100 - (1)0.149 MHz (1 kHz steps) Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode
Default Setting: (1)0.100 MHz Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 6 m amateur band.

MENU MODE
TUNING GROUP TX AUDIO GROUP
116 tun DIALSTEP 123 tAUd EQ1 FRQ
Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob’s tuning Function: Selects the center frequency of the lower range
speed on the SSB, CW, and AM modes. for the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: 1 or 10 Hz Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 700 Hz (100 Hz/step)
Default Setting: 10 Hz Default Setting: OFF
OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to
117 tun CW FINE
factory defaults (flat).
Function: Enabling/disabling of the “Fine” tuning speed
100 ~ 700: Center frequencies of 100 Hz ~ 700 Hz.
in the CW mode.
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-
Available Values: EnA (ENABLE) / diS (DISABLE)
factor at this selected audio frequency via
Default Setting: diS (DISABLE)
menu items “124 tAUd EQ1 LVL” and
EnA (ENABLE): Tuning in 1 Hz steps on the CW
“125 tAUd EQ1 BW.”
mode.
diS (DISABLE): Tuning according to the steps deter- 124 tAUd EQ1 LVL
mined via menu item “116 tun Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the low range of
DIALSTEP.” the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: –10 ~ +10
118 tun MHz SEL
Default Setting: +5
Function: Selects the tuning steps for the [SUB VFO-B]
knob when the [MHz] button is pressed. 125 tAUd EQ1 BW
Available Values: 1/0.1 MHz Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the low range of the
Default Setting: 1 MHz parametric microphone equalizer.
119 tun AM STEP
Default Setting: 10
Function: Selects the tuning steps for the microphone’s
[UP]/[DWN] keys in the AM mode. 126 tAUd EQ2 FRQ
Available Values: 2.5/5/9/10/12.5 kHz Function: Selects the center frequency of the middle range
Default Setting: 5 kHz for the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: OFF/700 ~ 1500 Hz (100 Hz/step)
120 tun FM STEP
Function: Selects the tuning steps for the microphone’s
OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set
[UP]/[DWN] keys in the FM mode.
to factory defaults (flat).
Available Values: 5/6.25/10/12.5/25 kHz
You may adjust the equalizer gain and
121 tun FM DIAL Q-factor at this selected audio frequency
Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob’s tuning via menu items “127 tAUd EQ2 LVL”
speed in the FM mode. and “128 EQ2 BW.”
Available Values: 10/100 Hz per step
127 tAUd EQ2 LVL
Default Setting: 100 Hz per step
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the middle range
122 tun MY BAND of the parametric microphone equalizer.
Function: Programs a band to be skipped while selecting Available Values: –10 ~ +10
bands using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. Default Setting: +5
Available Values: 1.8 ~ 50/GE/AU
128 tAUd EQ2 BW
Default Setting: ---
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the middle range of the
To program the band to be skipped, rotate the [SUB VFO-
parametric microphone equalizer.
B] knob to recall the band to be skipped while selecting
bands via the [SUB VFO-B] knob, then press the [ENT]
Default Setting: 10
button to change this setting to “ON” (a “d” notation will
replace the “E” notation). Repeat the same procedures to
cancel the setting (skipped “Off”: “d” notation appears).

MENU MODE
TX AUDIO GROUP TX GNRL GROUP
129 tUAd EQ3 FRQ 132 tGEn BIAS
Function: Selects the center frequency of the high range This Menu item does not work. Please do not change
for the parametric microphone equalizer. this setting.
Available Values: OFF/1500 ~ 3200 Hz (100 Hz/step)
133 tGEn MAX PWR
Function: Selects a maximum output power limit.
OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set
Available Values: 10/20/50/100 W
to factory defaults (flat).
Default Setting: 100 W
You may adjust the equalizer gain and 134 tGEn PWRCTRL
Q-factor in this selected audio fre- Function: Configures the [RF PWR] knob.
quency via menu items “130 tUAd EQ3 Available Values: ALL/CAr
LVL” and “131 tUAd EQ3 BW.” Default Setting: ALL
ALL:The [RF PWR] knob is enabled on all modes.
130 tUAd EQ3 LVL
CAr: The [RF PWR] knob is enabled in all modes
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the high range of
except SSB. In this configuration, the SSB out-
the parametric microphone equalizer.
put power will be set to maximum, regardless
Available Values: –10 ~ +10
of the [RF PWR] knob’s position.
Default Setting: +5
135 tGEn ETX-GND
131 tUAd EQ3 BW
Function: Enables/Disables the TX GND jack on the rear
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the high range of the
panel.
parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: EnA(ENABLE)/diS(DISABLE)
Default Setting: diS(DISABLE)
Default Setting: 10
136 tGEn TUN PWR
Function: Selects a maximum output power limit for driv-
ing the input circuit of an external linear RF amplifier
while tuning (while using the Remote Control function
of the linear RF amplifier).
Available Values: 10/20/50/100 W
Default Setting: 100 W
137 tGEn VOX SEL
Function: Selects the audio input source for triggering
TX during VOX operation.
Available Values: nic/dAtA
Default Setting: nic
nic(MIC): The VOX function will be activated by
microphone audio input.
dAtA(DATA): The VOX function will be activated
by data audio input.
138 tGEn EMRGNCY
Function: Enables Tx/Rx operation on the Alaska Emer-
gency Channel, 5167.5 kHz.
Available Values: EnA(ENABLE)/diS(DISABLE)
Default Setting: diS(DISABLE)
When this Menu Item is set to “EnA(ENABLE),” the spot
frequency of 5167.5 kHz will be enabled. The Alaska
Emergency Channel will be found between the Memory
channels “P-1” and “01 (or 1-01).”
IMPORTANT:
The use of this frequency is restricted to stations operat-
ing in or near Alaska, and only for emergency purposes
(never for routine operations). See §97.401(c) of the
FCC’s regulations for details.

SPECIFICATIONS
General
Rx Frequency Range: 30 kHz - 60 MHz (operating)
160 - 6 m (specified performance, Amateur bands only)
Tx Frequency Ranges: 160 - 6 m (Amateur bands only)
Frequency Stability: ±1.0 ppm (after 1 minute @14 °F ~ +122 °F [–10 °C ~ +50 °C])
Operating Temperature Range: 14 °F ~ +122 °F (–10 °C ~ +50 °C)
Emission Modes: A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB, USB), F3E (FM),
F1B (RTTY), F1D (PACKET), F2D (PACKET)
Frequency Steps: 1/10 Hz (SSB,CW, & AM), 100 Hz (FM)
Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms, unbalanced
16.7 - 150 Ohms, unbalanced (Tuner ON, 160 - 10 m Amateur bands)
25 - 100 Ohms, unbalanced (Tuner ON, 6 m Amateur band)
Power Consumption: Rx (no signal) 70 VA
(@117 VAC) Rx (signal present) 80 VA
Tx (100 W) 450 VA
Supply Voltage: AC: 90 VAC - 132 VAC or 180 VAC- 264 VAC
DC: DC 13.8 V ± 10%
Dimensions (WxHxD): 16.1” x 5.3” x 13.8” (410 x 135 x 350 mm)
Weight (approx.): 32 lbs (14.5 kg)
Transmitter
Power Output: 5 - 100 watts (2 - 25 watts AM carrier)
Modulation Types: J3E (SSB): Balanced,
A3E (AM): Low-Level (Early Stage),
F3E (FM): Variable Reactance
Maximum FM Deviation: ±5.0 kHz/±2.5 kHz
Harmonic Radiation: Better than –60 dB (160 - 10m Amateur bands)
Better than –70 dB (6m Amateur band)
SSB Carrier Suppression: At least 60 dB below peak output
Undesired Sideband Suppression: At least 60 dB below peak output
Audio Response (SSB): Not more than –6 dB from 300 to 2700 Hz
3rd-order IMD: –31 dB @14 MHz 100 watts PEP
Microphone Impedance: 600 Ohms (200 to 10 kOhms)

SPECIFICATIONS
Receiver
Circuit Type: Main (VFO-A); Triple-conversion superheterodyne
Sub (VFO-B); Double-conversion superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies: Main (VFO-A); 69.450 MHz/450 kHz/30 kHz (24 kHz for AM/FM),
Sub (VFO-B); 40.455 MHz/455 kHz
Sensitivity (RF AMP 2 “ON”): SSB (2.4 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N)
2 µV (0.1 - 1.8 MHz)
0.2 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz)
0.125 µV (50 - 54 MHz)
AM (6 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N, 30 % modulation @400 Hz)
3.2 µV (0.1 - 1.8 MHz)
2 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz)
1 µV (50 - 54 MHz)
FM (BW: 15 kHz, 12 dB SINAD)
0.5 µV (28 - 30 MHz)
0.35 µV (50 - 54 MHz)
There is no specification in frequency ranges not listed.
Squelch Sensitivity: SSB/CW/AM
(RF AMP 2 “ON”) 2 µV (0.1 - 1.8 MHz)
2 µV (50 - 54 MHz)
FM
1 µV (28 - 30 MHz)
1 µV (50 - 54 MHz)
There is no specification in frequency ranges not listed.
Selectivity (–6/–60 dB): Main (VFO-A)
Mode –6 dB –60 dB
CW/RTTY/PKT 0.5 kHz or better 750 Hz or less
SSB 2.4 kHz or better 3.6 kHz or less
AM 6 kHz or better 15 kHz or less
FM 15 kHz or better 25 kHz or less
(WIDTH: Center, VRF: OFF)
Sub (VFO-B)
Mode –6 dB –60 dB
CW/RTTY/PKT 1.1 kHz or better 3.0 kHz or less
SSB 2.2 kHz or better 4.5 kHz or less
AM 6 kHz or better 25 kHz or less
FM 12 kHz or better 30 kHz or less
Image Rejection: 70 dB or better (160 - 10m Amateur bands)
60 dB or better (6m Amateur band)
Maximum Audio Output: 2.5 W into 4 Ohms with 10% THD
Audio Output Impedance: 4 to 8 Ohms (4 Ohms: nominal)
Conducted Radiation: Less than 4000 µµW
Specifications are subject to change, in the interest of technical improvement, without notice or obligation, and are
guaranteed only within the amateur bands.

INSTALLATION OF THE OPTIONAL FILTER (YF-122C OR YF-122CN)
2. Disconnect the all cables from the transceiver.
3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the three screws from
each side of the transceiver, and three screws from the
top edge of the rear panel. Slide the top cover toward
to the rear about 1/2 inch (1 cm), then remove the top
cover.
4. Refer to Figure 2 for the mounting location for the
optional filter. Position the filter so that its connectors
are aligned with the mounting pins on the board, and
push it into place.
5. Replace the top cover and its nine screws.
6. Filter installation is now complete. Now you must en-
able the newly-installed filter, using the Menu.
7. Connect the AC cable to the ~AC IN jack.
8. Turns the rear panel’s [POWER] switch “on,” then FIGURE 1
turn the front panel [POWER] switch “on.”
9. Press the [MENU] button momentarily to engage the
Menu mode. Optional Filter
10. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the Menu
item “037 GEnE SUB FIL.”
RX-2 UNIT
11. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to choose the selec-
tion appropriate for the filter you have just installed
(“300” for YF-122CN, “500” for YF-122C).
12. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds RX-2 UNIT
to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
FIGURE 2

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEX

STANDARD 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, and (2)
this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
3. The scanning receiver in this equipment is incapable of tuning, or readily being
altered, by the User to operate within the frequency bands allocated to the Domestic
public Cellular Telecommunications Service in Part 22.
DECLARATION BY MANUFACTURER
The scanner receiver is not a digital scanner and is incapable of being converted or
modified a digital scanner receiver by any user.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR

RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND
FEDERAL LAW.
Copyright 2006 Printed in Japan
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 0607g-AY
All rights reserved
No portion of this manual
may be reproduced without
the permission of
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AC Input Voltage Selection

Make certain that all cables are disconnected from the

200-240 VAC 100-120 VAC

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ADJUSTING THE MAIN TUNING DIAL TORQUE

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ABOUT COAXIAL CABLE

TYPICAL PL-259 INSTALLATION

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Transceiver Linear TNC Transceiver Linear TNC

PROPER GROUND CONNECTION IMPROPER GROUND CONNECTION

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Use a short, thick, braided cable

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About the CONTROL Cable

ANTENNA CABLE (Not Supplied)

BAND DATA CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000 )

CONTROL CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000)

ALC CABLE (Supplied w/VL-1000)

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BAND DATA PACKET RTTY

ROT (ROTATOR) PHONE RCA PLUG

CW ROTATION SUB (VFO-B) GND or (---)

(as viewed from rear panel)

REM (REMOTE) AF OUT EXT SPKR

GND SUB (VFO-B) GND

SIGNAL MAIN (VFO-A) GND SIGNAL

DOT DASH COMMON KEY GND

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POWER Switch TUNE Switch

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ATT Switch R.FLT Switch

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MIC RF PWR Knobs VOX DELAY Knobs

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[MA] Switch MENU Switch

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SHIFT WIDTH Knobs (EXCEPT ON FM MODE)

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Receiver Configuration Indicators SHIFT

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