Yaesu 20663X20 User manual

Controls & Connections (Side Panel)
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PTT (Push To Talk) Switch.................................................. 21
• Press this switch to transmit, and release it (to receive) after your trans-
mission is completed.
• In the Set mode, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return
to normal operation.
MONI/T.CALL Key (Function is selectable from Set mode)
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•USA/Asian Version:
Press this switch to open the squelch, and listen for very weak signals
near the background noise level.
•European Version:
Pressing this switch activates the T-CALL (1750 Hz) for repeater access.
F key ..................................................................................... 22
Press and hold this key to enter the Set Mode.
SP Jack
This three-conductor miniature jack provides connection for an external
speaker.
MIC Jack
This three-conductor miniature jack provides connections for microphone
audio, earphone audio, PTT, and ground.
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Controls & Connections (LCD)
Normal operation display
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1 VFO-A / VFO-B .................. 23 3 Operating Frequency ........ 20
2 S & PO Meter..................... 21 4 Battery Indicator………… 18
The Set Mode and Preference Mode display
Set Mode Preferred Operating Mode
56
5 Set Mode Menu ................. 22 6 Preferred Operating Mode ............
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Display of features and settings
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7Operating Mode 18 Memory Tag Name.....................
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8Secondary Keypad Active ..........
............................................. 14 19 Weather Channel*......................
........................................... 34
9Repeater Shift Direction..............
............................................. 27 20 Memory Bank ............................
............................................ 29
10 Programmable Memory (Mode
(VFO)) Scan..................... 36 21 Memory Mode ................... 29
11 Priority Channel.............. 14 22 Skipped Memory Channel
12 Squelch Operation.......... 39 23 Home Channel .................. 32
13 Scramble Feature*.......... 39 24 TX Power Level Indicator.........
............................................ 21
14 DTMF Mode ..................... 39 25 Memory Offset Tuning...............
............................................ 32
15 Keypad Lock .................. 24 26 Selecting ICON indicator
16 VOX Feature .................... 39 27 Memory (BANK) Channel Num-
ber
17 Automatic Power-Off Feature..
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* This feature is displayed depending on the transceiver version.
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Controls & Connections (Keypad)
Key Primary Function
(PRESS Key)
Secondary Func-
tion
(PRESS F + Key)
Third Function
(Press and Hold Key)
Frequency entry digit “1” ―
Recalls the “Weather”
broadcast
channel bank
Frequency entry digit “2” ―Activates the ARTS
feature
Frequency entry digit “3” ― ―
Frequency entry digit “4” ― ―
Frequency entry digit “5” ― ―
Frequency entry digit “6” ―Key Lock feature
Frequency entry digit “7” ― ―
Frequency entry digit “8” ― ―
Frequency entry digit “9” ― ―
Frequency entry digit “0” ― ―*1
recalls the stored or
assigned setting
HOME (Fixed
setting)
store or assign a
setting to the key
TX PWR (Fixed
setting)
FM radio
REV (Fixed setting)
recalls the Memory Mode and
activates the “Memory “Tune”
Mode while in the Memory
Mode.
Activates the Priori-
ty function Memory write mode
Switches VFO-A and VFO-B
PMS(Program Mem-
ory (Mode) Scan)
Program Scan Setting
*1 : When entering a frequency from the keypad, there is a short-cut for
frequencies ending in zero - after the last non-zero digit, press and hold
the [0/SET] key to enter all the zeros at once.
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Installation of Accessories
Antenna Installation
The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range
of the transceiver. However, for enhanced reception on certain non-Amateur
frequencies, you may wish to connect an an-
tenna designed specically for that frequency
range, as the supplied antenna is necessarily
a compromise outside the Amateur bands,
and cannot be expected to provide high per-
formance at all frequencies.
To install the supplied antenna, hold the bot-
tom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the
mating connector on the transceiver until it is
snug. Do not over-tighten by using of extreme
force.
• Never transmit without having an antenna connected.
• When installing the supplied antenna, never hold the upper
part of the antenna while screwing it onto the mating con-
nector on the transceiver.
• If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the
SWR presented to the transceiver is 1.5:1 or lower, to avoid
excessive feedline loss.
Preparation of SBR-25LI Battery Pack
The SBR-25LI is a high-performance Li-Ion battery providing long operating
time in a compact package. Under normal use, the SBR-25LI may be used
for approximately 300 charge cycles, after which operating time may be ex-
pected to decrease. When an old battery pack exhibits diminished capacity,
replace the pack with a new one.
Installing the Battery Pack
1. Insert the battery pack into the bat-
tery compartment on the back of the
transceiver(

).
2. Push the battery in until the battery
latch on the lower back side of the
transceiver clicks securely().
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Removing the Battery Pack
To remove the battery, turn the
transceiver OFF. While sliding the latch
in the direction of the arrow, as shown
in the illustration, slide the battery pack
downward and out of the transceiver.
Attaching the Belt Clip
Attach the belt clip on the back of
transceiver using the supplied screws
(two).
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Charging the Battery Pack
If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be
charged by placing the FT-25R/E in the SBH-22 Rapid Charger desktop cra-
dle, connected with the SAD-20B/C/U/G AC adapter.
DC jack
AC line outlet
A fully-discharged SBR-25LI Battery Pack will be charged completely in
about 2.5 hours (depending on the battery being charged). Disconnect the
SAD-20B/C/U/G from the DC jack and the AC line outlet.
• The SAD-20B/C/U/G is not designed to power the trans-
ceiver for operation (reception or transmission).
• Please be advised that the SAD-20B/C/U/G may contribute
noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so
we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices.
About Desktop charger lamp
The battery charging status is indicated by the
desktop charger lamp, as shown in the below table:
Lamp Status Description
Red lighting Charging
Green lighting Charge Complete
Red blinking Charge Error
FT-25R/E / SBH-22 with SAD-20B
(Example of USA model)
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Low Battery Indication
•As the battery discharges during use, the
voltage will gradually become lower. When
the battery voltage is too low for reliable op-
eration, the “ ” icon will blink on the LCD
display, indicating that the battery pack must
be recharged before further use.
•Avoid recharging Li-Ion batteries before the “ ” indicator is observed, as
this can degrade the charge capacity of your Li-Ion battery pack.
About Battery Indicator Icons
Battery charge indicator icons are shown below:
Icons Description
Full battery power
Enough battery power
Low battery power
(w/blink) charge (or replace) the
battery
Approximate Operating Time and Remaining Charge
Level Indication
Approximate operating time for the transceiver with the fully charged battery
pack is as follows.
Frequency Band SBR-25LI SBR-26LI
Amateur Band 144 MHz band Approx. 10.0 hours Approx. 12.5 hours
FM Broadcast Band Approx. 11.0 hours Approx. 15.0 hours
Transmit 6 seconds; Receive 6 seconds; Stand by 48 seconds.
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Basic Operation
Turn the Power ON and OFF
•Be sure the Battery Pack is installed, and is fully
charged. Connect the antenna to the top panel
Antenna jack.
•Rotate the PWR/VOL knob out of the click-
stop to turn the transceiver ON. The current DC
supply voltage will be shown on the display for
two seconds. After the two second interval, the
display will commence the normal operating fre-
quency indication.
•To turn the transceiver OFF, turn the PWR/VOL knob fully counter-clock-
wise into the click-stop position.
Adjust the Audio Volume Level and Squelch Setting
Rotate the PWR/VOL knob to adjust the receiver
volume. Listen to the open squelch background
noise to adjust the audio to a comfortable level.
1. To set the squelch level, press the F key and
then press the MONI/T.CALL key, to open the
SQ LEVEL set mode.
2. Press the [] or [] key to adjust to a level at
which the background noise is muted.
3. Press the PTT switch to save the squelch setting and return to normal
operation.
Changing between VFO-A and VFO-B
•Press the [#VFO] key repeatedly to toggle the
frequency control between the VFO mode and
the Memory mode.
•Frequency ranges are shown in the table.
Frequency Range
RX TX
USA model 137-174 MHz 144-148 MHz
European
model 137-174 MHz 144-146 MHz
Asian model 137-174 MHz 136-174 MHz
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Frequency Navigation
The FT-25R/E will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode. The VFO permits
free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band in designated
frequency steps (operating channels).
Three basic frequency navigation methods are provided on the FT-25R/E:
1)Tuning Frequency
Pressing the [] key tunes the FT-25R/E toward a higher frequency, while
pressing the [] key will lower the operating frequency, in steps prepro-
grammed for the current operating band.
2)Direct Keypad Frequency Entry
The operating frequency may be entered directly from the keypad by press-
ing the numbered digits on the keypad in the proper sequence.
Examples:
To enter 145.560 MHz, press [1][4][5][5][6][0]
To enter 145.000 MHz*, press [1] [4] [5] [0] [0] [0]
*There is a short-cut to enter frequencies ending in zeros - after
the last non-zero digit, press and hold the [0/SET] key to enter the
remaining zeros.
3)Scanning
Manual VFO Scan:
To manually initiate VFO scanning, press and
hold either the []or [] key to begin upward or
downward scanning, respectively.
Programmed Mode VFO Scan:
To begin scanning within a limited sub-band
range from the VFO mode, press and hold the
[#VFO] key to select the bandwidth for the Pro-
grammed Mode (VFO) scanner. Then press the F
key and the [#VFO] key to start scanning.
The scanner will stop when it receives a signal
strong enough to open the Squelch threshold.
(Manual VFO Scan)
(Programmed Mode
VFO Scan)
The FT-25R/E will then hold on that frequency in accordance with the “RE-
SUME” mode setting (Set Mode Item “25 RESUME”).
Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the scanning (this only stops the
scan; it does not cause a transmission to occur).
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