Yaesu FT-530 User manual

FT-530
Dual Band Hand-Held
Paging Transceiver

Table of Contents
Operation 17
Preliminary Steps 17
Frequency Selection Modes 19
Keypad, PIT &Dial Locking 20
Squelch Setup 21
Frequency &Step Selection 21
Tuning &Transmitter Power Selection 23
Selecting Earphone Audio 24
Mixed (VHF&VHF, UHF&UHF) Receive 24
Transmitting 25
Repeater Splits 25
Setting Standard Repeater Offset 27
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) 27
Intelligent Band Selection
(lBS) 28
Cross Band Repeat Function 28
In Case Of Problems 58
Resetting the CPU &Memory Backup 42
Packet Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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30
30
31
32
33
33
34
35
37
38
38
40
41
45
46
48
49
51
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53
Extending Battery Life
Automatic Power Off (APO)
Simple Memory Storage
Recalling Memories
Call
Channel Memory
Tuning &MaskingMemories
Scanning
Memory Skip Scanning
Programmable Subband Limits
Priority
Channel Monitoring
AM Receive
CTCSS
Operation
CTCSS Tone Scanning
CTCSS
"Bell" Paging
DTMF Paging &
Code Squelch
Individual &
Group Codes
Trigger Pager
DTMF
Autodial Memories
Ringer Settings
DTMF Settings
Clock &Timer Functions
3
4
5
5&6
10&11
12
12
13
15
15
Panel Controls
Key Functions
Accessories .
Batteries &Chargers
DC-Adapter &Batteries
Speaker
IMics and Headset Accessories
Antenna Considerations
Specifications .........
Accessories &Options
List.
Controls &Connectors
FT-530 Dual-Band Hand-Held FM Paging Transceiver
The FT-530 is adeluxe compact FM hand-held
for the 2-meter
and 70-cm amateur bands, provid-
ing the latest capabilities
of dual-microprocessor
control, and including dual, separate receivers.
Transmitter power outputis user-selectable
in four
levels, up to 5watts (when used with al2-volt
battery pack or DC supply). The FT-530 offers a
multitude
of battery preserving features, a10-
memory, l5-digit
DTMF (Dual-Tone, Multi-Fre-
quency) autodialler; CTCSS (Continuous
Tone-Controlled Squelch System) scanning and a
wealth
of selective calling/paging features to en-
hance
FM communication.
The sculpted die-cast alloy rear case!heat sink
and thick high-impact polycarbonate plastic front
panel provide professional-grade ruggedness ideal
for demanding applications. Thedisplay and trans-
lucentkeypad have selectable lighting modes. The
display includes dual, 5-1
1z digit frequency re-
adouts
and indicators for most programmable
functions, plus relative signal strength and power
output on separate bargraph meters. ADC supply
jack is provided on the top panel for powering the
transceiver from an external DC source,
and will
also charge a7.2-VNi-Cd battery pack connected
to the transceiver. The easily accessible lithium
backup battery is now replacable without having
to open the case. VOX circuitry with adjustable
gain/delay is included for hands-free transmit/re-
ceive control with the optional YH-2 headset.
Two independent VFOs and
41 freely tunable
memories
per band are completely programmable
from the 20-key keypad; for scanning, inde-
pendent tx/rx frequencies or programmable off-
sets, subband limits for band scanning, selectable
scan skip for busy channels, selectable scan re-
sume modes, priority monitoring and dual instant-
recall CALL channels. In addition, dual receive on
different bands,
or even on two frequencies in the
same band, is possible using main and sub-band
receiver VFOs.
Seven standard channel step sizes can be se-
lected; and
I-MHz steps are always available.
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) can be enabled
to
set standard repeater shifts automatically when
tuned to astandard repeater subband. A
l750-Hz
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burst tone generator is provided in European ver-
sions (in place
of squelch override in other ver-
sions). CTCSS is built in for qll versions,
providing 39 standard subaudible tones which can
be stored in each memory independently. The
CTCSS Bell feature can be set to sound apaging
alert tone when tone squelch opens, and you can
scan achannel to identify CTCSS tones being used
by other stations.
In addition to the 4-level power outputselection
and built-in battery charger, unique battery charge
life extending features include Yaesu's ABS
(Automatic Battery Saver), which monitors oper-
ating history and optimizes the save duration ac-
cordingly; the industry-first TX Save feature,
which reduces transmit power during periods
of no
modulation or high incoming repeater signal
strength; selectable-period APO (Automatic
Power Off) to turn off the radio after aperiod of
inactivity; selectable always-on or 5-second dis-
play and keypad illumination; and even the capa-
bility to disable the
BUSY LEDs to save power.
The keypad serves as aDTMF encoder during
transmission, and up to 10 DTMF memories can
store
15 digits each for quick playback of com-
monly used numbers. The DTMF-based selective
calling and private paging capabilities let you se-
lect any
of 999 3-digit ID codes for your trans-
ceiver, and then have it stay quiet until your code
is received (from any standard DTMF-equipped
transceiver). Upon receiving the DTMF ID code,
you can have asynthesized paging beeper sound
0, 3or 5times), and also have the squelch open,
or not, as desired. Additionally, in the page mode,
when your ID code
~nd a3-digit ID code of the
calling station are received;yourdisplay shows his
code, so you know who is calling. Six 3-digit code
memories store your ID plus those
of 5other fre-
quently-called stations
or groups you wish to
monitor, and an extra code memory always stores
the last 3-digit DTMF code heard.
The MH-29A2B hand Speaker/Mic &Display
is available as an option, providing a
remote
LCD(display) and duplicating most used front-
panel keys (including auser-programmable key).
Please read this manual carefully to familtarize
yourself with the FT-530 features.
Specifications
Version ~
A1 A2 A3
B1
B2 B3 B4 (1 (2 (3 (4
D
H1 H2
H3 H4
144 - 146
••••
VHF Range
144 - 148
••••
(MHz)
Rx: 13(}174
Tx: 140-150
••••
140 - 174
••••
UHF Range
430 440
a a a a a a a a aaa a
(MHz)
430
450
•••
432 439
a
UHF Rptr Shift
1.6
a a a a a
(default, MHz)
5•• • aaa a
7.6
aaa a
General
-10°C - +60 °C
±5ppm
50-0 (rubber helical supplied)
55 x 134 x33 mm w /0 battery
530 grams with FNB-27 & antenna
Specifications may be subject to change without notice or obligation.
OperatingTemp. Range:
Frequency Stability:
Antenna (BNC jack):
Case size (WHD):
Weight (approx):
Receiver
Circuit type: Double-conversion superhet
IFs: 15.25 VHF, 44.775 UHF, & 455 kHz
12-dB SINADSensitivity: <0.1581lV VHF, <0.181lV UHF
Selectivity (- 6/:- 60 dB): > 12/< 30 kHz
AF output (@ 13.8 V, for 5% THD): 0.3 W@80
Transmitter
Power output (@ 13.8 V): approximately 5 W
Modulation system: variable reactance
Maximum deviation: ± 5 kHz
Spurious emissions: >60dB belowcarrier
Microphone type:
2-kn condenser
Burst tone: 1750 Hz (except
verso A)
see Version Table
144 MHz
430 MHz
Dual Rx
SQuelched
60mA
SOmA
95 mA
Batt. Saver (1 :4:3)
16 mA
15.8 mA
16.8 mA
Transmit (l3.8V 5W)
1.5A
1.6 A-
Version Table (0 = no ARS on this band)
Frequency range:
Channelsteps:
Std. VHF repeatershift:
Emission type:
Supply voltage range:
Powersource:
5,10, 12.5, 15,20,25 &
50 kHz
±
600 kHz (programmable)
F3(FM)
5.5 to
16-V IX
7.2 or 12-V NiCd pack, or
external IX power supply
Current consumption: 190 rnA unsquelched, 150 MA APO
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Availability of accessories may vary: some accessories a:e sU~lied as
standard per local requirements, others may be unavazlable In s~me
regions. Check with your Yaesu dealer for changes to the above lzst.
Accessories & Options List
CSC-57 Soft Case for FT-530 with FNB-28
CSC-58 Soft Case for
FT -530 w/FNB-26/-27
E-DC-5A Cig. Lighter DC Cable/Noise Filter
MMB-54 Mobile
Hanger Bracket
MH-12A2B Hand Speaker/Microphone
MH-18A2B Miniature Hand Speaker /Mic
MH-19A2B Earpiece/In-Line Miniature Mic
MH-29A2B Remote ControlSpeaker/Mic
YH-2 VOX Headset
YHA-29 Rubber flex antenna
Other Accessories
NC-42 I-Hour Desktop QuickCharger for all
above FNB packs
FBA-12 BatteryCase for 6AA-size Dry-Cells
CLIP-3 Belt Clip
BC-1 Bottom Cover (for use without Battery)
CSC -56 Soft Case for FT -530 w/FBA-12/FNB-25
Compact IS-Hour Chargers
NC-18B 117VAC,for FNB-27
NC-18C 220/234 VAC, for FNB-27
NC-28B 117VAC,for FNB-25/-28
NC-28C 220/234 VAC, for FNB-25/-28
NC-34B 117VAC, for FNB-26
NC-34C 220/234 VAC for FNB-26
Rechargeable Ni-Cd Battery Packs
FNB-25 7.2 V, 600 mAh
FNB-26 7.2 V, 1000 mAh
FNB-27
12 V, 600 mAh
FNB-28
7.2 V, 700 mAh
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(5) DIAL Rotary Selector
Use this 20-detent
switch to tune, or select
memories
and other settings such as tuning
steps and paging codes, according to the func-
Controls &Connectors
(3) EAR Jack (under rubber cover)
The tip contact of this 3-contact, 3.5-mm mini
phone jack provides
audio output for an op-
tional earphone
or speaker/mic (impedance is
80).Main
and sub-receiver audio canbe mixed,
or split between this jack and the speaker.
(4) MIC Jack (under rubber cover)
The tip contact
of this 3-contact, 2.5-mm phone
jack accepts microphone input from an optional
microphone
or speaker/mic (impedance is 2
kO). The ring contact provides DC voltage for
the MH-29
A2B speaker /mie. Theinternalmicro-
phone is disabled
when this jack is used.
Top Panel
(1) Antenna Jack
This BNC jack accepts the
supplied YHA-29
rubber flex antenna, or another antenna de-
signed to provide 50-ohm impedance
on the
2-meter
and 70-cm bands.
(2) EXT DC Jack (under rubber cover)
This 4-mm coaxial jack accepts
an external
source of 5.5 to
16 volts DC (center contact
positive) to operate the transceiver,
and to
charge a7.2-V Ni-Cd battery
pack if installed
on the bottom of the transceiver.
Note: the protective rubber cover over the jacks
must be pulled up (by the tab at the right end) to
access the jacks. Press
it backover the jacks when
they
are not in use, to protect the inside of the
transceiver from
dust and water. 5
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tion selected by the keys. This knob duplicates
MHz dMHZk fr
most functions of the CD an CD eys 0
convenience.
(6) VOL -@-SQL Controls
The inner controls adjust the volume of the
main and sub receivers. The outer controls set
the
threshold level at whichreceived signals (or
noise)
open the squelch. They sh~uI~ n~rmally
be set just to the point where nOIse IS sll~nced
(and the corresponding BUSVnx ~amp IS off)
when the channel is clear. If you dIsable these
lampsto minimize
current consumption, setthe
contr:ols
by ear.
Side &Front Panels
(1) POWER
Push this orange button to turn the radio on.
Hold it for 1
12
second to turn it off.
(2) Monitor (Burst), PTT & LAMP Switches
The three
buttons under the rubber cover are
activated by pressing the ridges at the top
(Monitor/Burst) or bottom (Lamp) of the cover,
or the center of the cover (PTT -Push-to-Talk).
The
rubber cover over the switches is intended
to be permanent, and allows the switches to be
operated underneath without removal.
Press the (lower)
LAMP switch to illuminate the
display
and keypad when operating in the dark.
Pressing
only this switch activates the lamp for
5seconds. Press
COC0 first if you want the lamp
to stay on (until you press this sequence again).
With the radio
turned off, the display can be
illuminatedmomentarilyat
any time for as long
as the LAMP switch is depressed.
(3) Battery Release
Slide this mechanical
button upward to install a
battery pack,
and to release the battery for re-
moval.
(4) BUSVITX Indicator Lamps
These LED indicators glow red when transmit-
ting,
and, unless you disable them, green when
the noise squelch is open (the channel busy)
during reception.
(5) Liquid Crystal Display
The display shows current operatingconditions
as indicated
on the next two pages.
(6) 20 Rubber Keys
Sixteen of these keys generate DTMF tone pairs
during transmission (all except the blue ones).
All keys select
operating features of the trans-
ceiver during reception. One or two beeps
sound whenever a key is pressed (unless the
Ithe US version, the (upper)
Monitor/Burst
;witch opens the squelch momentarily without
disturbing the squelch settings. In the European
version, this switch activates the 1750-Hz burst
tone generator to transmit the tone (the p-r:
switch does not need to be pressed to transmIt
the tone).
Press
and hold the (center) PTT switch. while
speaking acro~s the front of the tra~scelver to
't (the rru' crophone element IS near the
transrru . .
bottom of the panel). The BUSVnx m~lcator
glows red while transmitting, and pressmg the
front
panel keys transmits aDTMF tone.
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keypad beeper is disabled). The labels on the
keyfaces indicate
primary functions, while la-
bels
on the panel indicate alternate functions,
activated
by pressing COC0 first, and then the
desired
key within five seconds. Forexample, to
use the alternate (MHz step) function
of the
MHz (. MHz
G.) key, press COC0 momentanly) then CD
within five seconds (shown as "C0C0 ----7 a:;" in
this manual). Most keys also have two more
functions, for setting the modes of seldom-used
features. The setting level is activated by press-
ing
COC0 ----7 cD (each key separately, momen-
tarily) and then one of the other keys. The aU
setting level is activated similarly, by COC0 ----7
cD ----7 COC0. All key functions are summarized
in the tables on pages 10 and 11 (by key), and by
function on·the FT-530 Operator's· Quick Refer-
ence Card. The functions are described in detail
in the Operation chapter..
(7) Lithium Battery Access
This slide-out tray
holds the lithium cell used
for memory backup. It can be replaced using
your fingernail or asmall flat screwdriver to
slide the
tray and cell out from the transceiver
body. To save stored
data while changing the
cell, eJ;lsure that a battery pack is connected and
the radio is turned on. 7

Memory Box Mem Scon Skip Low VHF Tx Power CTCSS Encode Repeater Shift Memory Box Mem Scon Skip Low UHF Tx Power CTCSS Encode Repeater Shift
Memory Tune SelColI Ringer Memory Tuning
\}
RO ~ LOW Tsa -+~ .=-0 <II LOW T sa -+~
DD DL'
.... ....
Main Channel DTMF Decoder CTCSS B II Chonnel Step Main Channel DTMF Decoder CTCSS B 11 Channel Step
I~~ E~'dlmP~'9 ~ _ _ :\a '"rn~' ~:L~ _ .(1
.... 'oril. •. l..l..
1im
.... nri'J,'JU lim
'f 0.0 LJ: LJLJ m ~ 0.0 LJ: LJLJ m
~PAGE CODE SAVE A7
S7G
7DE SAVE A\I''''11
OTMf OecOO' OT.' ('d~ /~"' "ed OTMf o.<od. m.f Code "I'!" Tf. 1m. POW« Dff\~
Enabled lor Paging Squelch Setting Scanning Select Enabled lor Paging Squelch Save Setting Enabled Imer orm
8
Alternate Key Rx S-Units/
Functions Relo~ve Tx Power
PTI Lock
Key Lock
Dial Lock
VOX Enabled
Timer On/Off
Display Function
A, b, CVFO AB,
or Call Channel Reference Page #
SE
19,20,21
L 1, L2, L3, HI Settina Mode
18
AbS
Set TX Power Levels
23, 54
Pd 450,750
Auto Batterv Save 54
Paaer DelavTmsec.)
Pc 1,3,5, OFF
Paaer Call Beeos 45
AP 10,20,30, OFF
Auto Power Off Time (min.) 49
tson, tsOFF
53
dLon, dLOFF
TX Power Save Function 55
dO.5, 1.0, 1.5 Dial Lock On/Off
20
VOX Delav (sec.)
PAon, PAOFF Pane Acknowledament 57
oPOn, oPOFF Optional Paaina Code Disolav 46
trE, t nor
43
SP E I, 1 E,
Reverse Kev Function
11
EE
Earohone Jack Audio Selection (VHF/UHF)
rEON rEOFF
24
thON, thOFF Sauelch Override Switch Function
26
APdt, APb
TX Hana Time 50
ddt, db
Autodialler Plav Function 53
bdt, bbDTMF/Melodv Monitor 49
pCON,pCOFF Kevoad Tone Selection 49
IkON,lkOFF CTCSS Paaina Rinaer 49
ron, r OFF
Solinter Channel Tunina
22
DTMF Row Inhibit
con, cOFF
DTMF Column Inhibit 50
cron, crOFF
CTCSS Paae Alert Reoeat 50
A3on, A30FF
48
btry, clock
AM Receive 35
Batterv Voltaae or Clock
Pcdt,b
Paaer/CTCSS Alert Melodv
19
ds100 150 Autodialler Reolav Soeed 48
50 9

Alt Function
Setting Funct~~
Alt Setting Function •
Normal
SET ~)
Key
Function
(after~)
(after ~ ~ CQJ)
(after~ ~ CQJ -7 III
"g" displayed for 5 sec
"SE" displayed until PTI pressed
"SE" displayed until PTI pressed
Toggles CTCSS Encode/Decode
Display & toggle DTMF code transmit delay: 450
TONE
Enter digit 1
Mode: T/T SQ/off, or cancels
Toggle 1.5-sec DTMFTX hang time
C!.:.)
CTCSS Tone Frequency display, if
or 750 milliseconds.
active.
Toggle Display/setting of CTCSS
TSET
Enter digit 2
tone freq. and "b" if key/button
Display/set 1, 30r 5 paging rings (or OFF)
(no functi on)
IT:)
beeper enabled (DIAL and ~
to change)
LOW
Display/set 10, 20 or 30 minutes Auto Pwr Off
Select APO alert melody: pre-installed or user
CI)
Enter digit 3
Toggle 4-Step Transmit Power
(or OFF = disable)
programmed melodies.
MHz ;,MHZ
Tune up/down
Tune VFO or tunable memory
Select 1 or 1 O-MHz step size for these keys
(no functi on)
CI)(D
a step or
up/down 1 or 10 MHz
memory
SAVE
Enter digit 4
Display/set Power Saver interval: 1-
Toggle TX Power saver
DTMF Encoder. Monitor DTMF or beeps
CI)
9 keys set interval, 0 key disables
LOCK
Lock/Unlock Keypad (" IBJ"), PTI
Enable /disable Dial Lock (" liD") with Keypad
Key beeper: use DTMF instead of single tones
CD
Enter digit 5("iii"),
or both
Lock
Toggles Repeater Shift direction:
Display/set Repeater Offset (change with
RPT
Enter digit 6
DIALJarrows), and Toggle Auto Rptr Shill
Toggles CTCSS Paging Ringer
CO
-/+/off (simplex)
(@:D)
Display/set tuning steps (set by
Enable keypad entry of valid 1-kHz digits for
STEP
Enter digit 7DIAL) &
scan pause mode
Disable/enable BUSY LED
12.5,20 & 25-kHz steps - to select splinter
CD
(@:D). PTI to return to normal
channels
VOX
Toggle VOX/sensitivity Hi/Low/Off
Select VOX Delay (0.5, 1.0, 1.5 sees)
**
CD
Enter digit 8('m",
for YH-2 headset)
Disable DTMF Row Tones
~ Key Functions
':S
§:;
~
*Alt Setting Function descriptions assume starting from default,
** Caution! These functions disable DTMF operation!
10
Key Functions (continued)
Normal
Ait Function Setting Function Alt Setting Function
Key (after~)
(after~ -70)
SET
Function
(after~ ~CQJ ~~)
"f" displayed for 5 sec "sf" displayed until PH pressed "SE" displayed until PIT
pressed
XFER
Enter digit 9
Reverse left and right displays
Toggle Page Acknowledgement
**
CD
Disable DTMF Column Tones
CODE
Toggle PaginglTrigger
~
Code Sql/CTCSS Bell
Display/set DTMF Code Memories Toggle One-Touch Paging CTCSS Page Alert Repeat
From VFO: recall last-
SKIP
used memory.
From memory mode only: toggle
***
(no function)
QID
From memory: enable scan skip of current memory ('~")
Reverse Key Functions
memory tuning (" ••• :)
SET
Activate "Selling" key mode (only
Cancel Setting key mode
U)
Enter digit 0'SE"
displayed)
(no function)
From VFO:
PRI
select VFO "A"/" b"
Activate Priority Monitoring
Internal/External Speaker Selection Enables VHF Band AM receive
@§)
From memory:
select last-used VFO
Q!ID
Enable Alt Functions
Cancel Alternate key functions
Enable All Setting Key Functions Cancel Alt Setting
@ill
Jump to
Toggle DTMF Autodial Memory
(no function)
Select Pager/CTCSS alert melody: pre-
DTMF
CALL Channel
Mode (".") installed or user-programmed
~
Toggle Main Channel
Toggle alternating band tuning
Toggle Intelligent Band Selection Toggle Clock /Battery voltage display
ALT
Display (lell/right)
and memory selection
\J'6
0P
Toggle sub channel
Make following key functions act
"~
on/off
on sub band ("." blinks on (no function)
(no function)
display)
~
Toggle repeater shift
Display time (for setting)
Toggle repeater input monitor function of
Toggle·1 00 or 150 msltone autodialler replay
reverse
Monitor/Burst button speed
*** Caution! This function alters key setting sequences. PresseD ~@ to return to normal. 11

Accessories
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Batteries &Chargers
The FT-S30 requires the FNB-27 I2-volt rechar-
geable Ni-Cd
battery pack for full S-watt power
output. However, where slightlylower power out-
put is practical, the FBA-I2 dry-cell battery case
(1.S watts) and the 7.2-volt FNB-25, FNB-26 and
FNB-28 Ni-Cd packs (2 watts) offer smaller size,
lighter weight
or extended charge life. Also, the
7.2-volt Ni-Cd packs
may be recharged while at-
tachedto the transceiver,
using the EXT DC jack on
the top panel. Any Ni-Cd pack should be fully
charged before
using it the first time.
Three types of chargers are available:
IS-hour
compact chargers, the NC-42 I-hour Desktop
Quick Charger and the IS-hour internal charging
circuit
powered by the E-DC-SA Cigarette Lighter
Plug Adapter and an external DC voltage source.
Different IS-hour compact chargers are re-
quired for different packs:
Ni-Cd Pack Voltage Capacity Compact
(DC) (mAh) Charger
FNB-25/2B
7.2
600/700
NC-28A
FNB-26 7.2
1000
NC-34A
FNB-27
12
600
NC-18A
Make certain that you use the correct compact
charger for each pack. Each compact
charger is
available
with a"B" suffix for operation from 117-
VAC,
or with a"c" suffix for operation from 220
-234-V AC.
NC-42 I-Hour Quick Charger
The NC-42 is a universal AC mains battery
charger with quick and trickle charging modes for
all FNB series
Ni-Cd packs listed above. It comes
wired for the mains voltage in the area sold. The
quick
mode is automatically selected initially, to
bring the battery pack up to full charge as fast as
safely possible using a
/1- Vsensor. A red LED
lights
during quick charging, and when the pack
approaches full charge, the charger reverts to
trickle
mode (green LED), to prevent self-dis-
charge. The quick
mode recharges acompletely
discharged battery
in about 1hour, depending on
temperature.
E-DC-SA Cig. LighterPlug/Adapter
The E-DCSA connects the EXT DC Jack on top
of the transceiver to acarlighter socket, to provide
operating and battery charging voltage from the
automobile electrical system
or another DC source
(see box this page).
Be careful to avoid overchar-
ging.
Use only with 12-volt negative-ground electrical
systems.
FBA-12 Dry-Cell Battery Case
The FBA-I2 dry-cell battery case may be used
with six "AA"-size (UM-3) batteries. Maximum
power output is about 1.S watts. Use alkaline cells
for best performance.
Caution! The FBA-12 must not be used with rechar-
geable cells. It lacks the necessary thermal and over-
current protection circuits provided in the FNB series
Ni-Cd Packs.
One or more of the above battery packs/ cases
may be
supplied with the transceiver. If you need
abattery, contact your Yaesu dealer. We do not
recommend the use of any other type of battery
with the FT-S30, and using another type may affect
your warranty.
Battery Removal &Replacement
oMake sure that the transceiver is turned off, and
remove the protective soft or hard case, if used.
oGrasp the transceiver with your left hand, so
your palm is over the display and your thumb is
on the Battery Release Button.
oMovethe button in thedirection indicated by the
arrowhead, while
using your right hand to slide
the batterycase
toward the side with thebutton.
The battery case
should slide smoothly out ofits
track.
Battery Removal
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To open the FBA-12 battery case, place your
thumbs on the tracks on top of the case and gently
pry the tracks apart. Always replace all six batter-
ies,
paying attention to the polarity indicated in-
side the case.
)( Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable
Ni-Cd packs, and do not install rechargeable cells
in the FBA-12, as they could explode if acciden-
tally short-circuited.
To replace the battery case or Ni-Cd pack, re-
peat the second and third stepsabove, simply slid-
ing the
battery case in the other direction after
aligning the rails
of the battery case with the tracks
below the Battery Release Button.
A1El-12A2B,NUi-18A2B
A1El-29A2B Speaker/A1icrophones
ASpeaker /Mic can increase operating conven-
ience
and extend communications range. The ex-
ternal loudspeaker can be used with the internal
speaker to monitor both channels during dual re-
ceive operation. Each speaker/mic has a
dual plug
connector which mates with the EAR and MIC
jacks on the transceiver, disabling the internal mi-
crophone. The cable allows the transceiver to
be
left clipped to your belt, or to be held above ob-
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Operating &Charging with an ExternalDC Supply
The E-DC-5A or another cable with a3.5-mm coaxial plug that matches the EXT DC Jack canbe used
to operate the transceiver from asource capable of providing 1.5 amperes at 5.5 to 16 VDC.
To charge abattery through this jack, the supply voltage must be at least 2volts higher than the
nominal battery voltage (9.2 volts for the FNB-25, -26 and -28, or 14 volts for the FNB-27). Charging
time depends on the battery capacity and state ofcharge, and is typically18 hours for theFNB-25/-27,
21 hours for the FNB-28, and 30 hours for the FNB-26, when fully discharged. Be careful to avoid
overcharging a battery pack when using an external DC supply: when abattery is fully charged,
disconnect it
and install aBC-l bottom cover on the transceiver to protect it.
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structions for better performance. Also, using a
speaker/mic for mobile operation allows the
tran-
sceiver to be left in the MMB-49 Mobile Hanger.
Hold the
speaker/mic close to your ear during
reception; or connect an earphone to the plug on
the speaker/mic, attenuating the audio from its
loudspeaker. To transmit just hold the
speaker /_
mic about 4 cm (2 inches) from your mouth and
close the PTT switch on the microphone.
MH-19A2B Earpiece/A1icrophone
The MH-19 A2B works like the speaker/mics de-
scribed above,
but consists of an earpiece and
inline microphone/PTT switch element. The ear-
ph~ne is inconspicuous and ideal for monitoring in
nOISY or crowded areas, while the microphone has
aclip for attaching to ashirt or jacket collar. Press
the
PTT switch on the microphone to transmit.
MH-29A2B Remote Control Speaker/A1i-
crophone
The MH-29A2B enables radio functions such as
VFO/Memory selection
and tuning to be remote
controlled
and viewed on abacklit LCD. Some
first-level functions can also
be be selected.
YH-2 VOX Headset
with Boom A1icrophone
The YH-2 connects to the EAR and MIC jacks in
the same manner as the speaker /mies. It consists of
a
headband-supported earphone and attached
boom microphone, allowing hands-free operation
when .v0~ (v~ice-actuated transmit switching)
operatIon
IS actlvated in the transceiver.
Antenna Considerations
While the supplied YHA-29 rubber flex antenna
is convenient for short-range operation, the stand-
ard BNC jackallows use of ahighergain antennato
extend range in base or mobile operation. Any
antenna used with the FT -530 should have an im-
pedance close to
50 ohms in the 2-meter and 70-cm
~ands. If afeedline is used, it should be good qual-
Ity
50-0 coax. Obtaining a proper fit with some
BNC plugs
may require removing the rubber gas-
ket
around the antenna jack on the transceiver.
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LowBattery Indicator
You need not be too concerned about the fol-
lowing descriptions of timers - they are much
easier to learn (by doing, which we will get to
shortly)
than to describe.
A
five-second timer starts when you press
~, and automaticallyrestarts when you turn the
selector
knob or press an arrow key. Pressing
Preliminary Steps
Operation
This chapter describes the various transceiver When the front panel keys are pressed during
functions tutorially. After studying these descrip- reception, one or two beeps will sound to indicate
tions, keep the FT-530
Operator's Quick Reference key contact. Don't hold the C!!ID key down unless
Card handy to refresh your memory. you are storing amemory, and don't press two
keys as the same time. While transmitting, the
keys generate
D1MF tones according to their nu-
meric label or the amber A, B, C, 0, *, or #label.
o If you have aSpeaker /Mic, we suggest you not
connect it until
you are familiar with basic op-
eration.
Before operating the FT-530 the first time:
oCharge the battery pack completely (if using
Ni-Cd batteries) as described
on page 13. If us-
ing an FBA-12 dry-cell battery case, install the
batteries as described
on page 14.
oConnect the supplied antenna to the antenna
jack on the top of the transceiver. Never operate
the transceiver without an antenna connected.
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oBefore proceeding, please read the Controls &
Connectors chapter, if you have not already, to
familiarize yourself with the functions
of the
controls.
Note especially the display on pages 8
&9, and the key information on pages 10
through
11.
When battery voltage drops below about 5.5
volts, the
display begins alternately flashing
the
battery voltage, indicating the battery
pack should be recharged or batteries re-
placed.
If you continue operating, the trans-
ceiver
turns itself off.
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Key Beeper
You can toggle the key beeper on and off by
pressing C!!ID ~ CD ~ C1!0 ~ ffi· If you
lock the keypad (page 20) with the beeper
enabled, each key will
sound adifferent mu-
sical note for as long as it is held.
other keys may shut off the timer as the re.sulting
change in operation occurs,
or start a dlffer~nt
timer for selecting aparameter. When the settmg
mode (after C!!ID ~ m) is activated the displayis
blanked, except for II SE II appearing in the mem-
ory box. Pressing any key at this point.will alter
the operation of the transceiver accordmg
t~ the
descriptions of thesetting
mode features. To eXIt the
setting
mode and return the display to normal,
you can either press the COCID key, pTf switch (no
transmission will occur),
or tum the set off and
back on.
A
beeper provides useful audible feed~ack
whenever akey is pressed, at alevel determmed
by either volume control. Each key has ~ different
beep pitch, and many functions have umque beep
combinations. For example, you will hear alow-
pitched beep fol~~~ed by ~ hig~-pitched beep
when you press CI), or ahigh-pitched beep JH~l
lowed by alow-pitched beep when y.ou press~.
These beeps are helpful when setting up trans-
ceiver functions. You
can disable the beeper as
described in the box above,
but we recommend
keeping it enabled while getting.to know the con-
trols
and special multi-key functions.
If you have trouble getting the transceiver to
work as described, see In Case of Problems, on page
58.
Important Terms
If the transceiver has not been used before, the
display will look
something like this:
We call the frequency indicated
by "~" to its left
the main channel,
and the other frequency (if any),
the
sub channel (these can be on either side of the
display). You can turn the sub choc;nnel freque.ncy
displilY
oJ}. and off by pressing ~. As you rmght
expect, dual reG~ive is active only when a sub ch~n
nel is displayed. The ~ button selects which
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band or bands appear in the main and sub channel
displays. Transmission is possible
only on the
main channel,
but you can select both channels to
receive different frequencies on the same band, as
well as on different bands, simultaneously. Along
with the separate volume
and squelchcontrols and
BUSYfTX LEDs, each channel display has its own
memory box above an<;l to the left ofthe frequency,
and its
own bargraph meter for signal strength or
power output indication.
Normally, the selector
knob and key functions
affect only the main channel. However,
by press-
ing
C!!!:D ~.,~ first so that "~" is displayed (blink-
ing) next to the sub channel, you can cause the
controls to act
on the sub channel instead. After
making adjustments to the
sub channel, press .,~
alone to return control to the main channel.
Toggling Sub-Channel Display
During single-receive operation, half ofthe dis-
play can be set to display the time of day, battery
voltage, or be
turned off. Press Q!0 ~ ~ Q!0
~~ and then repeatedly press AL~ to step
through the various selections. The current selec-
tion is indicated
by "clock", "btry", or "---" for
no display. Press
CD to save your selection and
return the display to normal.
Frequency Selection Modes
VFOMode
This mode is for tuning or scanning the band
when looking for achannel on which to operate,
when you don't have aspecific frequency in mind.
In this mode, the selector knob
and arrow keys
each
tune the band in the selected step size, or 1- or
10-MHz increments, and the scanning function
tunes in the selected step size. The FT-530 has two
independent VFOs (A and B), for the mainchannel,
and two more for the sub channel. You toggle
between the A
and BVFOs by pressing@ when
receiving. The currently selected VFO is indicated
by an "A" or "b" in the corresponding memory
box above and to the left of the channel frequency.
Memory Mode
This mode is mainly for operating on specific
channels
known in advance (and stored in the
memories). For example, after storing the frequen-
cies of
your local repeaters into memory channels,
you can confine operation to those channels by
selectingthe memory mode. In this mode, the DIAL
knob, arrow keys and scanning function select se-
quentially from
stored memories. The FT-530 has 19
Keypad, PTT &DialLocking
The PIT switch, keys and DIAL knob can each be "locked" (disabled), to prevent inadvertent
transmissions
or adjustments. You will find~, m and possibly rm displayed at the bottom center
when any of these are locked. Whether any locks are active or not, you can always press C!!0 ~
IT) to gain control of the locks for 3seconds, during which you can press IT) again repeatedly to
step
through the locking combinations, and off (no indicator).
If you want to also lock the DIAL knob, you'll need to enable this function first before selecting it.
PressC!!0
~ m ~IT) , your display will indicate" dL OFF", by pressingthe IT) key again, "dL
ON" will appear, indicating the dial lock is turned on. Press Cf5 to save and return the display to
normal. After this, m
rm appear together whenever you lock the keypad, indicating that the DIAL
knob is locked too. Repeat the previous key sequence to turn off the dial lock
Remember, to disable all locks regardless of state, press C!!0 ~
CD and then IT) again as many
times as necessary to clear the lock indicators.
You will
want to enable the locks if you hand the radio to someone who might disturb your settings.
Pressing the keys while locked causes different musical notes to
sound for as long as the key is held,
but only the unlocking sequence affects operation.
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41 memories per band, each of which can store
repeater shift direction, CTCSS settings
and sepa-
rate receive
and transmit frequencies.
Each
memory has aMemory Tune mode, in
which you can tune just like the VFO mode, and
store the resulting retuned memory into the same
or another memory. This and other special mem-
ory mode functions are described later, but you
will want to keep these terms in mind.
You can tell
at aglance which frequency selec-
tion
mode is active by looking in the shaded mem-
ory box atthe upper left corner of the display. If the
box is
empty (and asmall "A" or "b" appears
below the box), you are in the VFO mode. If you
see,
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box, you are in the memory mode.
The
<:BID key activates the memory mode from
the
VFO mode, and @activates the VFO mode
from the memory mode. While in the memory
mode, yourpreviousVFO modeselections are pre-
served. Also, when you switch between VFO and
memory modes, the last-selected memory or VFO
is always the one recalled.
Squelch Setup
The two (outer) squelch controls affect the re-
spective left
and right channel displays. The fol-
lowing description applies to either.
DSet the outer Sal control fully counterclock-
wise,
and adjust the inner VOL control for com-
fortable volume
on the noise orreceived signal.
DThe corresponding BUSVfTX indicator will
glow green to indicate that the squelch is open,
unless
you have disabled it (page 55). If asignal
is present, tum the DIAL on the top panel to a
channel with only background noise.
DAdjust the Sal just to the point where the noise
is silenced
and the LED is extinguished. (If the
Sal is setfurther clockwise, sensitivity to weak
signals is reduced.)
Now, whenever asignal reaches the receiver
strong
enough to open the squelch, the BUSVfTX
indicator will glow green.
Note
that while receiving, one or more bar-
graph segments may appear along the bottom of
the display, indicating received signal strength.
This is not affected by the squelch, so even
squelched signals can give some indication. If sev-
eral
bargraph segments appear while the squelch
is closed, try redUcingthe
Sal setting (if you want
to hear weak signals).
The squelch override switch
on non-European
versions (the
upper ridge on the rubber cover on
theleftside) opensthe squelchso
you cancheckfor
signals
beneath the squelch level, and adjust vol-
ume independentlyof the squelch. This switch can
also be configured to allow momentarily checking
arepeater
input frequency (see the box on page
26).
Frequency &Step Selection
You can select a new frequency from aVFO, or
by tuning amemory. For now, we suggest using
the VFO mode: if you see amemory number in the
memory box, press @to switch to VFO mode.
You can enter a
new frequency directly by the
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larger (see below).
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en~i~g
Tur.
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in zeros -press @after the last non-zero digtt.
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To entera new frequency directly, just pressthe
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digits corresponding to the desired frequency, Example:
To operate on 146.000 MHz:
key
tb
starting from left (100's-of-MHz) to right. When
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you press the first key, the display clears and only
Don't worry if you get stuck, you can always
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the PTT to cancel your entry and return to the
it aI
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key the display reverts to normal, shOWing the
pre'
ne~ operating frequency to 6 d~gi.ts (if it ~as
previous display. abh
valid),
or the original frequency (If It was not. 2
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beeps sound).
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Example: To operate on 146.94 MHz: Tuning Splinter Channels
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If you use 12.5,20, or 25-kHz tuningsteps and
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atrailing zero doesn't appear, CD'
If your set covers the 146- to 147-MHz range,
want to have keypad access to 5-kHz chan- oth
the
you should now see "146.940" displayed as your
nels, you can enable a 4th key during keypad
reh
operating freq';lency. Otherwise, you should have entry. Press
(]I!D~cTI~(]I!D -tIT), ("Ik on
heard 2beeps, and the displ~y should be as before "will
be displayed) and then the PIT switch.
(try an in-band freque·ncy).
Note that ev~n if you enable this, the splinter
inu
If your setis using 12.5- or 25-kHz steps, nothing
UH
happened when you pressed rn, since this fre- channeling is canceled
when you retune. To
twe
quency is not amultiple of these steps. Just press
turn off this feature, repeat the above key
ing
any other number (except CD) to get the nearest sequence
("Ik OFF" will confirm your entry),
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Transmitter Power Selection
Press C!!0--7mto select either high, or one
of three low power settings: "L 1", "L2" or
"L3". (displayed for 3seconds). Also dUring
selection, the
bargraph meter indicates the
relative
power level. Note that the lowest level
draws the least current, and so provides the
longest
battery charge life.
To change the
low power level, press C!!0--7
m and m again if "Hi" is displayed. Then
turn the DIAL or use the arrow keys to choose
a
low level. Pressthe PTf or wait 3 seconds for
the
display to return to normal.
Don't worry if you get stuck, you can always
pressthe
PIT to cancel your entry and return to the
previous display.
Tuning
You can tum the DIAL, press the 0 / m.
keys, or use direct keypad input to tune in the
selected step size.
If you press and hold an arrow
keyfor continuous tuning, you will need to release
it
and then press it again momentarily (to stop, and
prevent scanning). One-MHz steps are also avail-
able: just press C!!0 before
pressing either of the
arrow keys (and
hold the arrow key for repeated
stepping), or press C!!0 and turn the DIAL.
.Default
UHF channel (tuning) steps are 25 kHz
in all versions, and VHF steps are 5 kHz in A
versions,
and 25 kHz in Bversions. To select an-
otherstep size,
press C!!ID --7 CD turn the DIAL for
the desired steps,
and then press CD again to
~etum to normal operation.
.Don't forget
that while the FT-530 permits si-
multaneous dual-band reception on VHF and
UHF, it also lets you simultaneously receive on
two frequencies within the same band. It's like hav-
ing two receivers at your command for each band!
There are afew things,
however, that you should
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know about VHF & VHF and UHF & UHF recep-
tion
with your transceiver.
Simultaneous
VHF or UHF frequency recep-
tion is accomplished
by first using direct keyboard
entry of the desired frequency (within the range of
your particular version) on the alternate display.
Afterwards,
the rn/ rn· keys and the DIAL are
used for tuning and scanning operation on either
receiver.
Returning to normal reception(VHF &
UHF) can be accomplished in the same manner
(simply enter a valid frequency using the key-
board).
During simultaneous receive, when tun-
ing UHF on the left receiver, reception will
automatically "loop around" when the band limits
are reached, as before.
However, if your trans-
ceiver version
has extended VHF receiver cover-
age,
when tuning outside of the 2-meter band on
the right receiver, the coveragewill not be as wide.
You
can continue tuning/ scanning until the fre-
quency display begin flashing, indicatingthe band
limit has been reached and the PLL is unlocked.
Simply
return to an in-band frequency (the dis-
play returns to normal). Receiver performance
may decline slightly when receiving on the alter-
nate receiver (specifications
are guaranteed using
normal reception within Amateur Bands only).
Note!
VHF transmission is only possible on the left-hand
display, and UHF transmission is only possible on
the right-hand display(
"Err" will be displayed if
you attemptto transmit),althougheitherdisplaycan
be used for receiving oneither
band Also, remem-
ber that transmission only occurs on the currently
selected main channel. Do not transmit on one
frequency while tuned to the same frequency onthe
other receiver.
Selecting Earphone Audio
Full-duplex cross-band operation requires us-
ing an optional earphone or headset to prevent
audio feedback or "howling" from the internal
speaker. You
can select which receiver's audio will
be
output to the EAR jack on the top panel of your
transceiver by pressing <J.!ID --7 m --7 @ . "SP"
will appear followed by the left and right receiver's
selected
audio output; "E" for earphone jack, or "1
"for internal speaker. The three combinations (E
/, /E&EE) can be selected by toggling the @
key. Press CD or the PTf after making your selec-
tion.
Note: This setting only affects audio when an
earphone (or speaker-mid is plugged in to the
EAR jack (disabling the internal speaker).
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Transmitting
Press Cl!ID -7 rn once or twice, so that "LOW"
appears at the top of the appropriate channel dis-
play, to select
low power output (see box).
To
transmit, wait until the channel is clear
(BUSyrrX LED off), then squeeze the PTT switch
on the side of the transceiver while speaking into
.the microphone (near the
bottom right of the front
panel). During transmission the appropriate VHF
or UHF BUSYfTX indicator glows red, and the
Caution!
Avoid transmitting at high power (5 W) for ex-
tended periods
of time to prevent overheating the
radio (especially during
13.8 VDC operation). A
sensor
in the Ff -530 monitors internal tempera-
ture and automatically reduces transmit power
to
protect your radio if excessive temperatures are
reached.
Ifthis occurs, ablinking "LOW" message will be
displayed. You should stop transmitting at this
time and let the unit cool down. Continued trans-
mission will cause
the protective feature to inhibit
transmission completely
to protect the radio until
it
has cooled down sufficiently.
corresponding bargraph shows relative transmit-
ter
power output. Release the PIT switch to re-
ceive.
If using a European version, press the upper
ridge of the rubber pad on the left side (just above
the
PIT switch) to transmit a1750-Hz Burst Tone
to access repeaters that
require it.
If you need more power to maintain communi-
cations,
you can select another power setting as
described
in the box. However, we recommend
using the lowest power level necessary to main-
tain communication, so as to maximize
battery life
and minimize possible interference to other sta-
tions.
Repeater Splits
The Ff-530 offers three methods to set up split
transmit/receive operation for repeaters: manual,
automatic and independently-stored tx/ rx fre-
quencies. Both
manual and automatic methods
shift the transmit frequency above or below the
receive frequency
by a programmable offset, pre-
set at the factory to
600 kHz (VHF), or 1.6,5 or 7.6
MHz (UHF). Note thatonly one offset, affecting all
split channels, can be
used with the manual and
automatic methods. So when you want to store
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Withrepeatersplitactivated, you can temporar-
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non-standard splits, use the independent transmit ily reverse
transmit and receive frequencies by
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frequency method instead. This is described later pressingC0C0
-7~. You can use this to check the
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under Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies. transmit frequency without transmitting,
and to
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strength of signals on a repeater uplink
y<
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To activate the standard shift manually, just frequency (to see
if you can work them direct). The
in
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press COC0 -7 ffi for minus shift, and press mt
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repeater shift sign blinks while reverse split is se-
t:
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again for plus shift, and again to return to simplex. lected. Press COC0 -7 ~ again to return to the
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Asmall "-" or "+" sign appears near the top right normal shift direction.
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of the appropriate channel display to indicate the [
current shift direction, when activated. Squelch Override/Repeater InputMoni- C
Example:To operate through a146.34/146.94 MHz
repeater (substitute another pair if this is not used in torButton
your area): In non-European vyrsions,
if you often need to p
oTune the display to 146.94 MHz (to receive on
monitor the input frequency ofarepeater, you can y
configure the squelc!J. override button (the ridge in Sl
the output frequency). the rubber cover
above the P1T button) to change
oPress COC0 -7 ffi once. A "-" should appear at
to the repeater input frequency (your transmit fre- fl
the top of the display (if not, press magain quency) while it also opens the squelch.
until it does). Press
COC0 -7 m ~~. "rE on" indicates the
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o When the channel is clear, press the PIT.switch feature
is enabled, and pressing ~ turns it off
again
"rE OFF".Press m or the PTT to save the
and send your callsign. The display shifts to 'setting
and return the'display to normal', While the
146.34
MHz while you transmit. squelch
overiid~ switch is depressed, reception
Of course this example only works if the offset .shifts
to the repeater input and the repeater offset
is set to
600 kHz, as supplied from the factory. You indicator" +/- "in the display will blink.
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can change it as described next.

Setting Standard Repeater Offset
As already mentioned, VHF repeater offset is
preset to 600 kHz,
and UHF to 1.6,5 or 7.6 MHz. If
you need to change the offset, first read the follow-
ing steps,
and then try them:
tJ Press Ci!ID ~ rn~ ffi to display the current
:offset in MHz, to three decimal places.
oSelect the desired offset with the DIAL knob or
arrow keys. Resolution is 50 kHz.
oPress the PTT to return to normal display.
You probably
want to keep the repeater offset
programmed to the
most commonly used split in
your area.
If you're not sure what that is, leave it
set to the default.
Automatic Repeater Shift
The ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) feature in
the FT-530 activates repeater offset automatically
whenever you tune to the standard repeater sub-
band. With this feature enabled, a small" -" or "+"
at upper center of the display indicates that re-
peater shift is active (without your having to acti-
vate repeater shift manually), and closing the PTT
switchchanges to the (shifted)
transmit frequency.
The sub band range over which ARS op~rates is
determined by the version of your set, as shown
below.
The ARS function is
disabled at the factory. To
enable it:
oPress Q!:0 ~ rn ~ ffi to display the ARS
status (along with the
repeater shift offset) in
place of the primary frequency. An "A" appears
to the left of the shift offset
number when ARS
is enabled.
o Now you can press ClIID (alone) to toggle ARS
on and off.
Automatic Repeater Shift -RepeaterSubbands
145.1 145.5 148.0 148A 146.8 147.0 147 A1478 148
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Euro Versions VHF G
145.8 145.85
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oPress ffi) to return the display to the operating
frequency.
As
already mentioned, you can use the manual
shift method (ClIID ~ ffi) at any time to select a
new shift state, whether ARS is activated or not.
However, if you change frequency with ARS acti-
vated,
manual repeater shift selections are can-
celed.
Intelligent Band Selection
During dual receive operation, you can have the
IBS function automatically toggle the receiver
channels,
so that whenever astation with whom
you want to talkcalls (on either receiving channel),
your transmissions will always be on the right
band and frequency.
To enable
IBS:
oPressClIID ~rn ~~. "18S" appears near the
center of the display to indicate the function is
activate. Press
CD to return the display to the
operating frequency.
During IBS operation, when asignal appears in
the sub channel, ablinking "~" appears to the left
of the
sub channel display. If you then press the
PTT switch,
that channelbecomes the main (trans-
Cross-BandRepeatFunction
Your FT-530 can be set to operate as across-band
repeater. Any signals received
on the selected VHF
frequency will beautomatically and simultaneously
re-transmitted
on the UHF channel(andvise-versa).
Before using this feature, choose your frequency
pair carefully!
To enable this feature, press and hold thecD key
while powering
on the radio. A "r" will appear in
thememory
box of bothdisplays, along with "LOW
T SQ" indicating the feature is enabled. Features
such as tone encode/decodecan stillbe disabled/en-
abled as before.
One note of caution; the tx duty cyclemay be much
greater than normal operation, therefore be careful
to always select low
tx power (on both VHF and
UHF) when using this feature to prevent overheat-
ing
or possible damaging your radio.
To returnthe radio tonormaloperation, simply
tum
the radio off then on again (you will have to clear
the tone encode/decode
and power selections from
the cross-band repeater settings).
Use of this function depends on laws and regula-
tions where you live, and
TrUly be illegal in some
countries. Check in your particular region before
using!
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mitting) channel. Release the PIT and then press it
again to talk.
Mter you have finished your QSO, you can
revert to the
other channel using the ~ k
• • ALT ey, or
Just Wait for a new station. If asignal appears on
(what was) the main channel, IBS will detectit and
the blinking "~" will shift again. Another touch of
the
PIT and you're ready for your next QSOl
Simple Memory Storage
The FT-S30 offers 41 programmable memory
channels, labelled 1 through 38, L, U and C. Each
canstore separate receive
and transmitfrequencies
or repeater shift, and CTCSS tone data. Memory C
(the CALL channel memory) can be recalled in-
stantly by the
~ button at the left, and memories
Land Ucan be used to store programmable sub-
band limits, described later, in addition to general
purpose operation.
To store afrequency in memory:
oSelect the desired frequency (and repeater split
manually, if desired) in the VFO
mode as al-
ready described.
oPress and holdQ!ID for In-second (until asecond
beep sounds). A
memory number or letter ap-
pears blinking in the
memory box for the se-
lected band.
oWithin five se~~ds o~gressing Q!ID turn the
DIAL or press CD or rn to select the desired
memory for storage. If you select one that was
already being used, it will be overwritten with
new data in the next step.
o P~ess Cf!ID once more momentarily to store the
dIsplayed
data i~to the selected memory. The
memory
la~el Wlll stop blinking for asecond,
and then dIsappear as operation continues in
the VFO mode.
If you timed out, nothing new will have been
stored in the memory. Simply start again.
Example: Store the 146.34/146.94 repeater data in
memory
5.
oFirst perform the steps in the example on page
22 to set up the desired frequency and offset on
theVFO.
oPress and hold ~ for In-second to display the
memory label (blinking) in the
memory box,
then
do the next step within 5seconds.
o !urn the selector knob or press the arrow keys,
if necessary, so that" 5" (the memory number to
store) blinks
in the memory box. 29
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oPress COCID again, momentarily. That's it. The
VFO
data has been stored in memory 5, and you
are left operating on the VFO.
To confirm that this worked, turn the DIAL to
change the VFO frequency (to anything new), then
press @to change from VFO to
memory mode.
The
numeraI 5 should appear in the memory box,
and 149.94 (the receive frequency) should appear
on the,display. As mentioned before, you canpress
Q!ID ----? ~ to confirm the transmit frequency of
146.34 MHz.
You can use any memory (except C, the CALL
channel)
with the same result. Memory Crequires
aslightlydifferent procedure. Notice
that pressing
@from the VFO mode always recalls the last
stored or used memory.
RecallingMemories
In confirmingthe results of the last example, we
used @to change from the VFO mode to the
memories after they were stored. The
memory la-
bel
appears in the memory box at the upper left
corner of the channel display
whenever operating
on amemory.
When more than one memory has been stored,
you can select a memory for operation with the
selector knob,
rn and rn keys, or by direct key-
pad access. If you use the arrow keys, press and
release the key for each memory: if you hold the
key
down for Ih-second, memory scanning will
start.
In any case, only prestored memories are
displayed: empty memoriesare skipped. For direct
access,
simply enter the number of the memory
channel you want, followed by t:~I\
Example: to access memory channel 20, press
T SET ~ SET ~ SKIP
CD CD GET
To exit the memories and return tothe last-used
VFO,
press (:~}
Call Channel Memory
Although invisible to the memory recall meth-
ods just described, the CALL channel memory can
be instantly recalled by the ~J button:"C" ap-
pears in the memory box. The factory default for
the CALL
channel memory is the bottom edge of
the
band. You can reprogram it with any frequency
and repeater state, or even aseparate transmit fre-
quency.
To store the
current VFO frequency/repeater
state in the CALL channel memory, hold COCID for
1/2-second to
display something in the memory
box, then press <g:::). To store aseparate transmit

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receive frequency, tune the VFO to the transmit
frequency
and repeat the above, but this time hold-
ing the PIT switch while you press ~.
Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies
All memories can store an independent trans-
.mit frequency, for operation
on repeaters with
non-standard shift. To do this:
oStore the receive frequency using the method
already described under Simple Memory Storage
(it doesn't matter if arepeater offset is active).
oTune to the desired transmit frequency.
oPress and hold C!!ID for Y2-second to display a
label
in the memory box again.
oPress and hold the PIT switch while pressing
Cl!ID once more momentarily (this does not key
the transmitter).
Whenever
you recall aseparate transmit fre-
quency memory,
"- +" appear together near the
top center of the display. Again,
you can press
c:!!ID ---7 ~ to display the transmit frequency, and
the shift symbols will blink. You can also press
COCID ---7 ffi to cancel repeater shift (temporarily,
until
you change channels).
After storing a
memory with aseparate trans-
mitfrequency, if
you rewrite the receivefrequency
in the same memory, the separate transmit fre-
quency is deleted.
. Memory Tuning
While receiving on arecalled memory, you can
retune it and change other memorized settings
(like repeater shift)
by first pressing @. Aline of
four
tiny arrowheads ("m~") appears under the
memory label in the memory box, and you can
tune iIi the same ways as described before (includ-
ing I-MHz steps). You canstore the new frequency
and settings in the current, or another memory.
Just press
and hold C!!ID for Y2-second, select the
new memory (if desired), and press C!!ID again
momentarily.
Operation remains on the (new)
memory as the old memory reverts to its original
state.
After re-tuning amemory, if
you don't want to
h.
SKIP th
save your canges, Just press (MID to return to e
original memory data.
Masking Memories
As already mentioned, storing data intoamem-
oryoverwritespreviouslystoreddata. However,if
you regularly move from one area to another, you
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may want to use different me~ories in different
places
or at different times. WIth ~he FT-530, you
can choose to make available dIfferent sets of
memories without having to rewrite.
them fr~m
scratch. This is done by masking cert~lll memones
so that they are hidden from operatiOn, and un-
masking them only when desired.
To mask amemory,
oRecall the memorytobe masked.
oPress and hold C!IID for In-second (until the
memory label blinks).
OPS
SKIP This causes the display to change to
res
~ h
the next lower (stored) memory,
and t e pre-
viously selected memory to be no lo~ger select-
able manually, or
by scanning (descnbedlater).
To unmask ahidden memory for operation,
oRecall any memory.
oPress and hold ~ for lh-second (until the
memory label blinks).
oWith the selector knob or arrow keys, select the
memory
number to be restored.
oPress (~) (not ~!).
When you have hidden some memories, be
careful not to overwrite them accidentally. If you
'11 tbe able to recover the previous
do,
you Wi no
contents.
Scanning
Before starting the scanner, make sure the saL
control is set to squelch off the noi~e on ~ clear
channel. You
start and stop scannlllg WIth the
MHz MHz key Just press and hold eitherkey for
<:Doren .
Scan Resume Mode Selection
you have achoice of two scan-resumemodes:
either Pause mode, in which the scanner
pauses for as long as the carrier k~eps ~he
squelch open; or the 5-second mode, In whIch
the scanner
pauses for five seconds an~ th~n
resumes scanning whether the signal IS still
present or not. The 5-second mode is the fac-
tory default.
To display the scan-resume mode, press
fiiiU'\ STEP Asmall "p" or "5" in the memory
~---7 CD' fiiiU'\
.box indicates the current mode. Press ~
dd
STEP again to
again to toggle the rna e, an CD
return to normal display.
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more than In-second to start the scanner. If the
transceiver is
in the VFO or memory tune mode,
band scanning will result. Otherwise, in normal
memorymode,onlythe memories will be scanned.
The scanner pauses
when asignal opens the
squelch,
and the decimal point on the display
.blinks. When band scanning, adouble beep will
sound each time the scanner reaches the band
edge, unless you have disabled the beeper (COCID ---7
m ---7 Cl!ID ---7 CD)' Scanning resumes according
to how
you setthe scan resume mode, described in
the following box.
You can
stop the scanner manually by pressing
the
PIT switch, (TI or (D key, which will leave
operation
on the current frequency. Scanning is
also halted
by (~)r (:~) or ~J, but operation
shifts to the respective
new frequency in these
cases.
Memory Skip Scanning
When you have some very active channels
stored in memories you may wish to skip them
when scanning, but still have them available for
manual selection. You can
mark a memory to be
skipped
by pressing COCID ---7 @ID while receiving
on the memory. Asmall " ~ "just outside the right
of the memory box indicates that this memory will
be
skipped during scanning (although you can still
recall itmanually).
To
undo the scan-skip state of amemory, just
repeat the steps you took to disable it: select the
memory manually, and press COCID ---7 @.
Programmable Memory Scan
Besides band and memory scanning, the FT -530
can be set to tune
or scan only the frequencies
between two frequency limits of your choice (with
the selected channel steps). These limits are
stored
in the special memories labelled L(lower) and V
(upper):
oStore the lower edge of the desired scanning
range
in memory L, and the upper edge in mem-
ory
U.
oWith either memory V or Lrecalled, press @
to enable memory tuning, as described pre-
viously
("m~" must be visible below the mem-
ory box). The frequencies stored in memories L
and V now limit your tuning and scanningrange
to the resulting subband.
If either ARS or man-
ual repeater shift is activated, repeater offset is
applied automatically
when you transmit (even 33
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if the resulting transmit frequency is outside the
subband limits).
Note: The frequency resolution of subband limits is
100 kHz, although the channel resolution of memories
L and V is the selected channel step size. Therefore the
actual subband limits are the frequencies stored
in
these memories rounded down to the nearest 100 kHz.
Since
the memories themselves are not limited to a
specific frequency, you can still use them for other
purposes
on any frequency within the 100-kHz range
above the intended subband limit.
Example:
To limit reception to 145.0 -145.9 MHz
oTune aVFO to any channel between 145.000 and
145.095
MHz.
o Hold ~ for 1/2-second, tune the selector knob
so that Lappears
in the memory box, and then
press QIID again momentarily. The displayed
frequency is
now stored to provide alower sub-
band limit of 145.000 MHz.
oRetune the VFO to any channelbetween 145.900
and 145.995 MHz.
oRepeat the second step, selecting Vin the mem-
orybox. This stores the effective upper subband
limit of 145.900 MHz.
oPress @to change to memory operation, and
@again to activate the 145.000 -145.900 sub-
band limits for tuning and scanning. Note that
when scanningthe subband, as with band scan-
ning, adouble
beep sounds each time the scan-
ner reaches the subband edge, unless you have
(, TSET ~ TSET)
disabled the beeper ,COCID ---7G:) ---7~ ---7G:) .
To release subband limits press (S::) to return to
memory operation, (:~) to return to aVFO, or
(CALL) to switch to the CALL channel.
DTMF
Once the L and Vmemories are stored you can
reactivate the
subband just by recalling either
• SKIP •H ou
memory and pressmg ~ agam. owever, y
cannot activate the subband if either of these
memories is
marked for skip-scanning, or masked
(hidden).
Priority Channel Monitoring
The priority function automatically checks for
activity
on a memory every five seconds while
operating on aVFO or other memories. When the
receiver detects asignal
on the priority memory,
operation automatically shifts to that memory
while the signal is present (plus afew seconds). If
you transmit while paused on the priority mem-
ory
on
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ory,prioritymonitoringceases and operationstays
on the priority memory.
To set up priority monitoring:
oPreset the squelch, and store the frequency to be
monitored
in a memory (this must be memory 1
if you will be operating on other memories dur-
ing priority monitoring).
oPress (~) to operate in the VFO mode, or else
select the
memory you want to operate on, and
then press Cl!ID -7 @.
A "P" appears in the memory box, and about
every five seconds the displayed frequency shifts
to the priority
memory briefly while the receiver
checks for asignaL
As long as no signal appears on the priority
memory to open the squelch, you can tune, trans-
mit
and receive on the VFO, or select other memo-
ries (memory labels are displayed only while
changing). If astation you wish to talk with ap-
pears
on the priority memory, press the PTT
switchmomentarilywhile receivingtheir signal, to
stop priority checking. Otherwise,
when asignal
appears
on the prioritymemory, priority,checking
will pause
and the decimal on the display will
blink. Priority monitoring will
resume according
to
how you set the scan-resume mode -either
after a5-second pause,
or after the carrier drops.
To cancel
priority monitoring manually, press
PRI
~.
Note that you can use any memory (besides
memory 1) as apriority channel in the above pro-
cedure when you are going to be operating in VFO
mode. You cannot, however, switch VFOs,
or be-
tween memory and VFO operation, without first
canceling priority
monitoring (pressing @ or
@cancels priority monitoring).
AM Receive
Your FT-530 has an AM detector that can be en-
abled on the VHF receiver to pennit reception
of
amplitude modulated signals (useful for air-band
reception in versions with extended receiver cover-
age). To turn it on:
Press
Cl!ID -7 m -7 C!!0 -7 @ , (" A3 on"
will appear), then press cD or the PTT. This
setting affects all reception on the VHF receiver, so
don't forget to turn it off for FM reception by
repeating the above sequence
("A3 OFF").
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CTCSS Tone Frequencies (Hz)
67.0 94.8 131.8 186.2
69.3
97.4 136.5
192.8
71.9
100.0 141.3
203.5
74.4 103.5 146.2 210.7
77.0
107.2 151.4 218.1
79.7
110.9 156.7
225.7
82.5 114.8 162.2 233.6
85.4
118.8 167.9 241.8
88.5
123.0 173.8 250.3
91.5
127.3 179.9 -
at the left, and if UHF, at the right). Press Cl!ID -7
rn again (or just rn if the alternate key func-
tions are still active)
and both "T" and "50" (de-
code) will be displayed together as the tone
squelch system is activated for both transmit and
receive (onlyincoming signals "encoded" with the
matching tone frequency
open the squelch).
Pressing
Cl!ID -7 rn once more turns off tone
squelch features.
You can set adifferent CTCSS tone (and
en-
code/ decodestate) in eachVFO (A and B) on each
band, as well as in eachmemory, justas you would
The Ff-530 can be used to access repeaters that
require aCTCSS (continuous, subaudible) tone,
and to silently monitor for calls
on busy channels.
The encode
("T") function superimposes asub-
audible tone (at afrequency too
low to be heard)
on the transmitted carrier. The decode ("T 50" -
tone squelch) function monitors receiver audio
through a narrow filter at the same sub audible
frequency, keeping the squelch closed until
you
receive amatching tone.
To check or set the current CTCSS tone fre-
quency, press
Cl!ID -70 to see the tonefrequency
displayed in Hz. To change the selected tone fre-
'luency,
turn the DIAL selector or press r::) or
cD until the display shows the tone frequency
yourequire (the display will step
through the stan-
dard
EIA tones, listed in the following table). Press
05 again alone to return to the operating fre-
quency display
when the desired tone frequency is
displayed.
To activate CTCSS functions press C!!0 -7 rn
when the operating frequency is displayed. With
one press,
"T" (encode) appears at the top of the
channeldisplay
and the tone generatoris activated
for transmission
on thatchannel (if VHF, it must be
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enter or store an operating frequency. To change
the tone
or state stored in amemory, just recall it,
reset the tone frequency
or function, and store the
memory again (press and hold COCID for 1/2-second,
release it,
and press it again momentarily). If you
activate CTCSS on one of the subband limitmemo-
ries, it will be active
when that memory is used to
start
subband operation.
CTCSS Tone Scanning
If you hear signals which you suspect (or know)
are
using CTCSS, but you don't know what tone
frequency is
being used, you can activate CTCSS
scanningto
determine the frequency ofthe tone(s).
To enable CTCSS scanning, press
COCID ~ m ~
COCID ~ m and listen for the resulting beep~s). ~f
you hear one low-pitchedbeep,CTCSS scanmng IS
enabled. If you ahigh-low beep sequence, press
T SET again while ~ is still at the top of the display
~lse press (Jffi) ~C::D if it is not). In either case,
press the
PIT when done.
Once CTCSS scanning is enabled,
you can acti-
vate it
on the current channel frequency:
oActivate CTCSS Tone Squelch (COCID ~m and
then magain, if necessary, until fiT sa fI is dis-
played).
oPress (Jffi) ~ rn to display CTCSS tone fre-
quency.
oPress and hold (M~) or (M~ )for1/2 secondto begin
scanning.
The scanning
speed is very rapid when no sig-
nal is present, and slows down to se~eral
tones/second when asignal appears, as the Signal
is checked for aCTCSS tone.
When the scanner
matches the tone, as
shown on the display, scan-
ning
pauses as the decimal on the display blinks.
Press the PTT to
stop CTCSS scanning at this point,
and the displayed tone will remain selected. Oth-
erwise when the received carrier drops, CTCSS
scanni~g will resume until another signal i~ re-
ceived,
or until you press the PIT to termlnate
CTCSS scanning (no transmission will occur).
Press
rn to return to the frequency display.
Now when you transmit or store a memory, the
scanned tone will
be used.
flcrcss Bell
fl
Paging
CTCSS Bell operation is actually an extension of
the CTCSS encode/decode function already de-
scribed: incoming subaudible tones open the
squelch. Paging adds adisplay icon and audible
ringer to alert
you when someone calls.
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When the CTCSS Bell feature is enabled, fI"fI
appears above the lO's-of-MHz digit on the dis-
play. When
you receive amatching CTCSS tone
this bell blinks
and aringer sounds to get your
attention. Even if you do not hear the ringer, you
can still tell if someone called, by looking at the
display (the
.. continues flashing until you reset
it, or turn it off). You cannot tell,
however, who
called. That requires the DTMF Paging mode, de-
scribed later.
To activate the CTCSS Bell:
oTune to the desired frequency.
oSelect aCTCSS tone frequency (C!!0 ~ m) as
described starting
on page 36, if you have not
already.
oWhen you expect to receive calls from stations
using tone squelch (decoding,
or CTCSS Bell),
activate tone squelch
encode/decode (fiT sa fI)
operation as described above, so you will not
miss calls
when you turn offtheCTCSS Bell later
to reply.
oPress ~~~) four times to select the CTCSS Bell
mode. This cycles
through the following paging
model displays:
•DTMFpaging (" PAGE" displayedbelowthe chan-
nel frequency).
•DTMF "Trigger" paging
("PAGE" displayed, and
"'II;" at the upper right of the channel frequency),
•DTMF tone-coded squelch
("CODE" displayed at
the bottom.
•
CTCSS"Bell" ( .. displayed), and
•No paging (none
of the above symbols).
Now, all incoming calls without amatching
CTCSS tone will be
ignored by your receiver. Any
call received with the matching CTeSS tone will
cause the
"to blink and the transceiver to ring as
the squelch
opens while the caller transmits. The ..
continues to blink until you manually reset it (by
pressing the PIT switch to transmit, retuning, or
pressing c
S
::) or (~) to change channels). Note
that other stations do not need to be using the
CTCSS Bell function to call you:
they can use nor-
mal CTCSS encode-only (or encode/decode) func-
tions
of their transceiver.
When you reply afteraCTCSS Bell call, you will
probably want to tum offthe CTCSS Bell function,
since otherwise the transceiver rings every time
your squelch opens. Press ~~~)once-to turn it off.
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