Yaesu FT-2000 - MENU MODE LIST User manual

HF/50 MH Z T RANSCEIVER
FT-2000D
O PERATING M ANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
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Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
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Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD (AUSTRALIA)PTY., LTD.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia

ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . .
The FT-2000D 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-2000D, 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-2000D, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You Begin” section of this manual.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur trans-
ceiver! Whether this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equipment is
already the backbone of your station, rest assured that your
transceiver will provide many hours of operating pleasure
for years to come.
The FT-2000D is an elite-class HF transceiver providing ex-
ceptional performance both on transmit and receive. The FT-
2000D is designed for the most competitive operating situa-
tions, whether you primarily operate in contest, DX, or digi-
tal-mode environments.
Built on the foundation of the popular FTDX9000 transceiver,
and carrying the proud tradition of the FT-1000 series, the
FT-2000D provides up to 200 Watts of power output on SSB,
CW, and FM (50 Watts AM carrier). Digital Signal Process-
ing (DSP) is utilized throughout the design, providing lead-
ing-edge performance on both transmit and receive.
Available as an option for the FT-2000D is the Data Man-
agement Unit (DMU-2000), which provides extensive dis-
play capabilities via a user-supplied computer monitor. In-
cluded are Band Scope, Audio Scope, X-Y Oscilloscope,
World Clock, Rotator Control, and extensive transceiver sta-
tus displays, in addition to station logging capability.
For exceptional protection from strong nearby incoming sig-
nals, the Yaesu-exclusive VRF (Variable RF Front-End Fil-
ter) serves as a high-performance Preselector-ideal for multi-
operator contest environments. This filter is manually tuned,
allowing the operator to optimize sensitivity or signal rejec-
tion with the twist of a knob. And for then ultimate in re-
ceiver RF selectivity, the optional RF µTuning Kits may be
connected via the rear panel, providing extraordinarily sharp
selectivity to protect your receiver from close-in interference
on a crowded band.
In addition to the contribution of the VRF Preselector, su-
perb receiver performance is a result of direct lineage from
the legendary FTDX9000, FT-1000D, and FT-1000MP. You
may select, in the front end, one of two RF preamplifiers, or
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) utilizing direct feed to
the first mixer, and/or three levels of RF attenuation in 6-dB
steps.
Dual Receive is built into every FT-2000D. The Main re-
ceiver utilizes DSP filtering, incorporating many of the fea-
tures of the FTDX9000, such as Variable Bandwidth, IF Shift,
and Passband Contour tuning. Digital Noise Reduction and
Digital Auto-Notch Filtering are also provided, along with a
manually-tuned IF Notch filter. The Sub receiver, used for
monitoring within the same band as the Main band, is an
analog type ideal for watching both sides of a pile-up, or
keeping an ear on a DX station working stations by call area,
etc.
On the transmit side, the Yaesu-exclusive Three-Band Para-
metric Microphone Equalizer allows precise and flexible ad-
justment of the wave-form created by your voice and micro-
phone. The Amplitude, Center Frequency, and Bandwidth of
equalization may be adjusted independently for the low-fre-
quency, mid-range, and high-audio-frequency spectra, and
the transmitted bandwidth may also be adjusted, as well.
Advanced features include Direct Keyboard Frequency En-
try and Band Change, Speech Processor, IF Monitor for Voice
modes, CW Pitch control, CW Spot switch, Full CW QSK,
adjustable IF Noise Blanker, and all-mode Squelch. Two TX/
RX antenna ports, plus a receive-only antenna port, are pro-
vided on the rear panel. Two key jacks are provided (one
each on the front and rear panels), and they may be config-
ured independently for paddle input or connection to a straight
key or computer-driven keying interface. Both Digital Voice
Recording and CW Message Memory are provided.
Frequency setup is extraordinarily simple on the FT-2000D.
Besides direct frequency entry for both the Main and Sub
VFOs, separate keys are provided for band selection, and
each band key accesses three independent VFO frequency/
mode/filter settings per band, so you can establish separate
VFO settings for three different parts of each band. The two
(Main and Sub) VFOs allow simultaneous reception and dis-
play of two different frequencies, even in different modes
and with different IF bandwidths. Receiver audio can be com-
pletely or partially mixed, or monitored separately in each
ear.
In addition, 99 memories are provided, each of which stores
its own mode and IF filter selection, in addition to frequency,
Clarifier offset, and scan-skip status. What's more, five quick-
recall (“QMB”) memories can instantly store operational set-
tings at the push of a button.
The built-in automatic antenna tuner includes 100 memories
of its own, automatically storing antenna matching settings
for quick automatic recall later.
Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with the
FT-2000D, thanks to dedicated AFSK and FSK connection
jacks on the rear panel. Optimization of the filter passbands,
DSP settings, carrier insertion point, and display offset are
all possible via the Menu programming system.
The Yaesu CAT system provides a direct link to the trans-
ceiver CPU for computer control and customization of tun-
ing, scanning, and other operating functions. The FT-2000D
includes a built-in data level converter for direct connection
to a personal computer serial port. Yaesu products are sup-
ported by most of the leading contest and DX logging pro-
grams. The extensive programming protocol is described in
the CAT System Manual, supplied with this transceiver, if
you wish to write your own software!
Advanced technology is only part of the FT-2000D story.
Vertex Standard stands behind our products with a world-
wide network of dealers and service centers. We greatly ap-
preciate your investment in the FT-2000D, and we look for-
ward to helping you get the most out of your new transceiver.
Please feel free to contact your nearest dealer, or one of Ver-
tex Standard's national headquarters offices, for technical ad-
vice, interfacing assistance, or accessory recommendation.
And watch Vertex Standard U.S.A.’s Home Page for late-
breaking information about Vertex, Standard Horizon, and
Yaesu products: http://www.vertexstandard.com.
Please read this manual thoroughly to gain maximum under-
standing of the full capability of the FT-2000D. We thank
you again for your purchase!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description ..................................................... 1
Accessories & Options ................................................. 4
Supplied Accessories ............................................... 4
Available Options ..................................................... 4
Before You Begin ......................................................... 6
Extending the Front Feet .......................................... 6
Adjusting the Main Tuning Dial Torque .................. 6
Resetting the Microprocessor .................................. 7
Resetting Memories (Only) ................................ 7
Menu Resetting ................................................... 7
Full Reset ............................................................ 7
Installation and Interconnections ............................... 8
Antenna Considerations ........................................... 8
About Coaxial Cable ................................................ 8
Grounding ................................................................ 9
Connection of Antenna and
FP-2000 Power Supply .......................................... 10
Connection of Microphone and Headphone .......... 11
Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying
Interconnections ..................................................... 12
VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections .......... 13
Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers ................... 14
Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams ............................ 15
Front Panel Controls & Switches ............................. 16
Display Indications .................................................... 28
Rear Panel .................................................................. 31
FP-2000 Switches & Jacks ........................................ 34
Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands ...... 35
Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band
(U.S. version only) ................................................. 38
CLAR (Clarifier) Operation on Main (VFO-A) ..... 39
LOCK ..................................................................... 40
DIM ........................................................................ 40
Convenience Features ................................................ 42
Dual Receive .......................................................... 42
Using Headphones for Dual Receive ............... 43
Sideband Diversity Reception .......................... 43
Bandwidth Diversity Reception ....................... 44
P.BACK (Audio Playback) from
Main (VFO-A) Receiver ........................................ 45
P.BACK feature from
the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 45
“MY Bands” Operation .......................................... 46
Band Stack Operation ............................................ 47
C.S (Custom Switch) .............................................. 47
Rotator Control Functions ...................................... 48
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
Advanced Interference-Suppression Features:
RF Front End ............................................................. 53
Using the VRF (Variable RF Front-end Filter) ...... 53
Interference Rejection
(Signals Off Frequency by Just a Few kHz) ............ 54
R.FLT (Roofing Filters) ......................................... 54
Interference Rejection (Signals within 3 kHz) ........ 55
CONTOUR Control Operation .............................. 55
IF SHIFT Operation ............................................... 56
WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning .................... 57
Using IF Shift and Width Together ................... 57
IF Notch Filter Operation....................................... 58
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation ............ 59
Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation ................... 59
NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection . 60
IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation .......................... 61
Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception ...... 62
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ............................. 62
SLOPED AGC Operation ................................. 63
Mute Feature (Main (VFO-A) Band) ..................... 63
SSB/AM Mode Transmission .................................... 64
Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ........................ 66
ATU Operation ....................................................... 66
About ATU Operation ...................................... 67
Lithium Battery Replacement ................................ 68
Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ......................... 69
Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth ........... 69
Parametric Microphone Equalizer ......................... 70
Using the Speech Processor ................................... 72
Low- Distortion CLASS-A Operation .................... 74
Transmitter Convenience Features .......................... 76
Voice Memory ........................................................ 76
Voice Memory Operation from
the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 77
VOX (Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control) ............. 78
MONITOR ............................................................. 78
Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier .................. 79
Split-Frequency Operation ..................................... 80
VFO Tracking Feature ...................................... 80
Quick Split Operation ....................................... 81
CW Mode Operation ................................................. 82
Setup for Straight Key
(and Straight Key emulation) Operation ................ 82
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ....................... 83
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ........................ 83
Setting the Keyer Weight
(Dot/Space:Dash)Ratio .................................... 84
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ............... 84

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CW Convenience Features ........................................ 85
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating) .................................. 85
Using CW Reverse ................................................. 86
CW Delay Time Setting ......................................... 87
CW Pitch Adjustment ............................................. 87
Contest Memory Keyer .......................................... 88
Message Memory ............................................. 88
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode .............. 89
TEXT Memory ................................................. 90
Contest Number Programming ................... 91
Decrementing the Contest Number ............. 92
Contest Memory Keyer
(Using the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad) ...... 92
Message Memory ............................................. 92
TEXT Memory ................................................. 94
FM Mode Operation ................................................. 96
Basic Operation ...................................................... 96
Repeater Operation ................................................ 97
Memory Operation .................................................... 98
Convenient Memory functions ............................... 98
QMB (Quick Memory Bank) ................................. 99
Standard Memory Operation ................................ 100
Memory Storage ............................................. 100
Memory Channel Recall ................................. 100
Checking a Memory Channel's Status ............ 101
Erasing Memory Channel Data ...................... 101
Moving Memory Data to
the Main Band (VFO-A) ................................ 102
Memory Tune Operation ................................ 102
Memory Groups ................................................... 103
Memory Group Assignment ........................... 103
Choosing the Desired Memory Group ........... 103
Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency:
5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) .............................. 104
VFO and Memory Scanning ................................... 105
VFO Scanning ...................................................... 105
Memory Scan ....................................................... 106
PMS ........................................................................... 107
Packet Operation ..................................................... 108
Packet Setup (Including Subcarrier Frequency) .. 108
Basic Setup .......................................................... 108
RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation ......................... 109
Setting Up for RTTY Operation ........................... 109
Basic Setup .......................................................... 109
Miscellaneous AFSK-Based Data Modes .............. 110
About the Transverter Output Terminal ............... 111
Menu Mode .............................................................. 112
Using the Menu .................................................... 112
Menu Mode Reset .......................................... 112
AGC Group .......................................................... 116
DISPLAY Group .................................................. 116
DVS Group .......................................................... 117
KEYER Group ..................................................... 117
GENERAL Group ................................................ 118
S IF SFT Group .................................................... 120
MODE-AM Group ............................................... 120
MODE-CW Group ............................................... 121
MODE-DAT Group ............................................. 122
MODE-FM Group ............................................... 123
MODE-RTY Group.............................................. 123
MODE-SSB Group .............................................. 124
RX AUDIO Group ............................................... 124
RX DSP Group .................................................... 125
SCOPE Group ...................................................... 126
TUNING Group ................................................... 127
TX AUDIO Group ............................................... 128
TX GNRL Group ................................................. 129
Specifications ............................................................ 132
Installation of the Optional Filter
(YF-122C & YF-122CN) ......................................... 134

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ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
External Power Supply (FP-2000)1 pc
Hand Microphone (MH-31B8)1 pc A07890001
AC Power Cord 1 pc T9017882: USA
T29013285: Europe
T9013283A: Australia
DC Power Cord 1 pc T9207392
Spare Fuse (15 A) 1 pc Q0000136
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
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)
T9101556 Rotator Connection Cable

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NOTE

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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.
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°.
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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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TIGHTEN
Hold the Skirt
LOOSEN

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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 [A

M]button; while holding it
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 [A

M]button.
MENU RESETTING
Use this procedure to restore the Menu settings to their
factory defaults, without affecting the memories you have
programmed.
1. Press the front panel’s [POWER]switch to turn the
transceiver off.
2. Press and hold in the [MENU]button; while holding it
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 [MENU]button.
FULL RESET
Use this procedure to restore all Menu and Memory set-
tings to their original factory defaults. All Memories will
be cleared out by this procedure.
1. Press the front panel’s [POWER]switch to turn the
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
other two switches.
IMPORTANT NOTE
When the optional DMU-2000 is connected and is
turned on the [POWER]switch, the DMU-2000’s data
is also reset when perform the full reset of the FT-
2000D.
When the optional RF uTUNE Kit is used, perform
the full reset of the FT-2000D after taking the optional
RF µTUNE Kit off.
[POWER]button [A

M]button
[POWER]button [MENU]button
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
[POWER]button [LOCK]button
[FAST]button

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ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
The FT-2000D is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired oper-
ating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, the transceiver’s Auto-
matic 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-2000D 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-2000D 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-2000D 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.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
1/16''
3/4''
1 1/8''
3/4''
Adapter
1/8''
5/8''3/8''
TYPICAL PL-259 INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
GROUNDING
The FT-2000D transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maxi-
mum 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.
PROPER GROUND CONNECTION
Linear
Amplifier
TNC
Transceiver
"Daisy Chain"
Linear
Amplifier
TNC
Transceiver
IMPROPER GROUND CONNECTION

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CONNECTION OF ANTENNA AND FP-2000 POWER SUPPLY
Please refer to the illustration for the proper connection of the antenna coaxial cables and the FP-2000 Power Supply.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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.
Do not place equipment, books, or papers on top of the transceiver. Also, provide a few centimeters of space on either
side of the transceiver.
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.
Use a short, thick, braided cable
to connect your station equipment
to the buried ground rod (or alter-
native earth ground system).
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
NOTE
Be sure that the FT-2000D’s [POWER]switch and
the FP-2000’s [POWER]switch are both turned
off before you plug or unplug any power cable to/
from the FP-2000. This will avoid the possibility
of potentially-damaging spikes or electrical shock.

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CONNECTION OF MICROPHONE AND HEADPHONE
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS

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KEY, KEYER, AND COMPUTER-DRIVEN KEYING INTERCONNECTIONS
The FT-2000D 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 “052 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 “054 A1A R-TYPE.”
Both KEY jacks on the FT-2000D 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.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS

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VL-1000 LINEAR AMPLIFIER INTERCONNECTIONS
Be sure that both the FT-2000D and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in
the illustration.
Set the “ATT” switch to the “ON” position on the front panel of the VL-1000. The 200-Watt power output
from the FT-2000D is far in excess of that which is required to drive the VL-1000 to its full rated output.
NOTE:
Refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation.
Do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
To link the FT-2000D and VL-1000 Power
switches, set the VL-1000 REMOTE switch to
the “ON” position.
About the CONTROL Cable
The VL-1000 may be operated with the FT-
2000D whether or not the CONTROL Cable is
connected; however, the CONTROL Cable al-
lows you to tune up the amplifier automatically
by just pressing the [F SET] or [TUNE] key on
the VL-1000 to transmit a carrier for tuning pur-
poses.
ANT 1
ANT 2
ANT 3
ANT 4
REMOTE
ON
OFF
BAND DATA 1
BAND DATA 2
GND
ALC 2
ALC 1
PTT 2
PTT 1
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
CONTROL
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Page 14 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
INTERFACING TO OTHER LINEAR AMPLIFIERS
NOTE
The TX/RX switching in the linear amplifier is con-
trolled by switching components in the transceiver. The
relay circuit of the FT-2000D 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 “144 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-2000D is 0 to –4 Volts DC.
Amplifier systems utilizing different ALC voltages will
not work correctly with the FT-2000D, and their ALC
lines must not be connected if this is the case.
E
E
RY
ALC
ACFUSEGND
RF IN
RF OUT
ANT1
~ACIN
ANT1
HFAntenna
50MHzAntenna
ANT2
INPUT1
EXTALC
TXGND
GND
GND

Page 15FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL
PLUG /CONNECTOR PINOUT DIAGRAMS
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.
Do not use
2-conductor type plug
UP
+5V
DOWN
FAST
GND
PTT
MIC GND
MIC
+13V
TX GND
GND
BAND DATA A
BAND DATA B
BAND DATA C
BAND DATA D
TX INH
RTTY
BAND DATA
AF OUT
RCA PLUG KEY
MIC CAT
SIGNAL or ()
+
GND or (-- )-
DATA IN
GND
PACKET PTT
DATA OUT
BUSY
SHIFT
RX OUT
PTT
GND
EXT SPKR
DC IN 13. 8 V
DC IN 50 V PACKET
ROT ROTATOR
()
PHONE
REM REMOTE
()
N/A
SERIAL OUT
SERIAL IN
N/A
GND
N/A
RTS
CTS
NC
CW ROTATION
SPEED
DIRECTION
GND
NC
CCW ROTATION
(as viewed from front panel)
(as viewed from rear panel)(as viewed from rear panel)
DOT DASH COMMON
For Internal Keyer
KEY GND
For Straight Key
(as viewed from rear panel)
(as viewed from rear panel)
(as viewed from rear panel)
(as viewed from rear panel)
(as viewed from rear panel)
SUB
(
VFO-B
)
MAIN
(
VFO-A
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GND
SUB (VFO-B)
MAIN (VFO-A)GND
GND
SIGNAL
GND
SIGNAL

Page 16 FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL
POWER Switch
Press and hold in this switch for one second to turn the
transceiver on. Similarly, press and hold in this switch
for one second to turn the transceiver off. (The FP-
2000’s [POWER]switch must also be set to on “I”
before this switch will function.)
ADVICE:
The main power switch for the system is located
on the front panel of the FP-2000 Power Supply.
When the FP-2000 main power switch is pushed
down on the “I” side, the FP-2000 is turned on,
and the FT-2000D is placed in the “standby” state.
If the FP-2000 main power switch is not turned
on, it is not possible to turn on the FT-2000D trans-
ceiver. For more details about the main power
switch location on the FP-2000, please see the dis-
cussion on page 34.
If you press this switch momentarily while the trans-
ceiver is turned on, the transceiver’s audio will be
muted for three seconds.
MOX Switch
Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk)
circuit, to activate the transmitter (the LED inside this
button will glow red). It must be turned off (the red
LED will be off) for reception. This button replicates
the action of the Push to Talk (PTT) switch on the mi-
crophone. When engaging the [MOX]button (the LED
inside this button glows red) or otherwise causing a
transmission to be started, be certain you have either
an antenna or 50-Ohm dummy load connected to the
selected Antenna jack.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES

Page 17FT-2000D OPERATING MANUAL
TUNE Switch
This is the on/off switch for the FT-2000D’s Auto-
matic Antenna Tuner.
Pressing this button momentarily places the antenna
tuner in line between the transmitter final amplifier and
the antenna jack (“ ” icon will appear in the dis-
play). Reception is not affected.
Pressing and holding in this button for 1/2 second, while
receiving in an amateur band, activates the transmitter
for a few seconds while the automatic antenna tuner
rematches the antenna system impedance for minimum
SWR. The resulting setting is automatically stored in
one of the antenna tuner’s 100 memories, for instant
automatic recall later when the receiver is tuned near
the same frequency.
Pressing this button momentarily, while the Tuner is
engaged, will take the Automatic Antenna tuner out of
the transmit line.
NOTE:
When the Automatic Antenna Tuner is tuning itself, a
signal is being transmitted. Therefore, be absolutely
certain that an antenna or dummy load is connected to
the selected antenna jack before pressing and holding
in the [TUNE]button to start antenna tuning.
PHONES Jack
A 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts either monaural or
stereo headphones with 2- or 3-contact plugs. When a
plug is inserted, the loudspeaker is disabled. With ste-
reo headphones such as the optional YH-77STA, you
can monitor both Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B)
receiver channels at the same time during Dual Re-
ceive operation.
NOTE:
When wearing headphones, we recommend that you
turn the AF Gain levels down to their lowest settings
before turning power on, to minimize the impact on
your hearing caused by audio “pops” during switch-
on.
KEY Jack
This 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or keyer
paddles (for the built-in electronic keyer), or output
from an external electronic keyer. Pinout is shown on
page 15. Key up voltage is 5 V, and key down current
is 1 mA. This jack may be configured for keyer, “Bug,”
“straight key,” or computer keying interface operation
via Menu item “052 A1A F-TYPE” (see page 121).
There is another jack with the same name on the rear
panel, and it may be configured independently for In-
ternal Keyer or pseudo-straight-key operation.
NOTE:
You cannot use a 2-contact plug in this jack (to do so
produces a constant “key down” condition).
Microphone Connector
This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone uti-
lizing a traditional YAESU HF-transceiver pinout.
DIM Switch
Press this button to lower the illumination intensity of
the analog meter and the frequency display. Press it
once more to restore full brightness.
ADVICE:
Menu Items “008 diSP DIM MTR” and “009 diSP
DIM VFD” allow you to configure the dimming levels
for the analog meter and the frequency display inde-
pendently, so you can customize the brightness levels.
VOX Switch
This button enables automatic voice-actuated transmit-
ter switching in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. While
activated, the LED inside this button glows red. The
controls affecting VOX operation are the front panel’s
[VOX]and [DELAY]knobs. By proper adjustment of
these controls, hands-free voice-actuated operation is
possible.
ANTENNA Select Switch
[1/2]: Pressing this selects either the ANT 1 or 2 jack
on the rear panel, and allows convenient antenna
switching at the press of button. The selected antenna
jack is indicated at the upper left corner of the display.
[RX]: Normally, the antenna connected to the ANT 1
or 2 jack is used for receive (and always used for trans-
mit). When the [RX]switch is pressed, an antenna con-
nected to the RX ANT will be used during receive.
MONI (Monitor)Switch
This button enables the transmit monitor in all modes.
While activated, the “ ” icon appears in the dis-
play. Adjustment of the Monitor level is accomplished
using the [MONI]knob.
ADVICE:
When using headphones, the Monitor is highly useful
for making adjustments to the Parametric Equalizer or
other voice quality adjustments, because the voice qual-
ity heard in the headphones is such a “natural” repro-
duction of the transmitted audio quality.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES
PROC (Processor)Switch
This button enables the Parametric Microphone Equal-
izer and Speech Processor for SSB/AM transmission.
When the Parametric Microphone Equalizer is acti-
vated, the “ ” icon appears in the display.
When the Speech Processor is activated, the “ ”
and “ ” icons appear in the display. Adjustment
of the Processor level is accomplished using the
[PROC]knob.
ADVICE:
The Speech Processor is a tool for increasing the
average power output through a compression tech-
nique. However, if the [PROC]knob is advanced
too far, the increase in compression becomes
counter-productive, as intelligibility will suffer. We
recommend that you monitor the sound of your sig-
nal using the Monitor (with headphones).
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management
Unit is connected, you may use the Audio Scope/
Oscilloscope page to help you adjust the setting of
the compression level of the Speech Processor for
optimum performance using your voice and micro-
phone.
KEYER Switch
This button toggles the internal CW keyer on and off.
While activated, the “ ” icon appears in the dis-
play. The Keyer sending speed and the CW Hang Time
are adjusted via the front panel’s [SPEED]and [DE-
LAY]knobs.
ATT Switch
This button selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to
be applied to the receiver input.
Available selections are –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB, or
OFF, and the selected attenuation level appears in the
ATT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator
on the display.
ADVICE:
The Attenuator affects both the Main (VFO-A) and
Sub (VFO-B) receivers.
The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with
the [IPO]switch to provide two stages of signal
reduction when an extremely strong signal is being
received.