Yaesu FT DX 3000 User manual

HF/50 MH Z T RANSCEIVER
FT
DX
3000
O PERATING M ANUAL
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
Tennozu Parkside Building
2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan
YAESU USA
6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . .
The FTDX3000 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfa-
FTDX3000, 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 FTDX3000, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You Begin” section of this man-
ual.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur
your transceiver will provide many hours of operating
pleasure for years to come.
The FTDX3000 is an elite-class HF transceiver provid-
ing exceptional performance both on transmit and re-
ceive. The FTDX3000 is designed for the most competi-
Built on the foundation of the popular FTDX9000 trans-
FT-
1000 FTDX3000 provides up to 100 Watts
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ter and receiver performance.
For exceptional protection from strong signal interfer-
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dinarily sharp selectivity and protect your receiver from
close-in interference on a crowded band.
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tion are available in 6-dB steps.
The FTDX3000 -
rating many of the features of the FTDX9000
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flexible adjustment of the waveform created by your
The transmitted bandwidth may also be adjusted.
antenna ports are provided on the rear panel. Two key
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puter-driven keying interface.
FTDX3000.
different parts of each band. You may create three inde-
each band.
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memories can instantly store operational settings at the
push of a button.
The built-in antenna tuner includes 100 memories that
later automatic recall.
Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with
the FTDX3000 -
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programming system.
FTDX3000
story. Yaesu stands behind our products with a world-
wide network of dealers and service centers. We greatly
appreciate your investment in the FTDX3000
look forward to helping you get the most enjoyment
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com.
understanding of the full capability of the FTDX3000.
We thank you again for your purchase!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description ..................................................... 1
Accessories & Options ................................................. 4
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Before You Begin .......................................................... 6
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Installation and Interconnections ............................... 8
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Grounding .................................................................
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Interconnections .....................................................
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Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams ............................. 15
Front Panel Controls & Switches ............................. 16
Display Indications..................................................... 26
Rear Panel ................................................................... 29
FH-2 Switches ............................................................. 31
Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands ...... 32
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Convenience Features ................................................ 38
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Scope ...................................................................... 40
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B8 ....... 43
Interference Rejection ............................................... 44
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Using IF Shift and Width Together ...................
peration .......................................
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Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception ...... 59
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SSB/AM Mode Transmission .................................... 62
Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ........................ 64
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Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ......................... 66
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Transmitter Convenience Features .......................... 70
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CW Mode Operation ................................................. 76
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CW Convenience Features ........................................ 80
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FM Mode Operation .................................................. 90
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Memory Operation .................................................... 93
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Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency:
5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) ..... 99
VFO and Memory Scanning ................................... 100
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PMS (Programmable Memory Scan) ..................... 102
RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation ......................... 104
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Data (PSK) Operation ............................................. 106
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Menu Mode ............................................................... 108
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set ................................................ 108
Installation of Optional Accessories ....................... 128
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F Tunin ....................................................
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ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Han MH-31B8)
FH-2) 1 pc
25A) 1 pc Q0000074
Warranty Card 1 pc

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
MD-200A8X
MD-100A8X
YH-77STA Lightweight Stereo Headphone
VL-1000/VP-1000
RF µTuning Kit A For 160 m Band
RF µTuning Kit B
RF µTuning Kit C
FC-40
DVS-6
XF-127CN
CT-178 VL-1000
SCU-27 otator Connection Cable
MD-200A8X YH-77STA FH-2
VL-1000/VP-1000
RF µTuning Kit DVS-6FC-40
XF-127CN

EXTENDING THE FRONT FEET
the extended position. Be sure the legs have locked
should the transceiver move suddenly.
Retracting the Front Feet
while continuing to rotate clockwise.
The front feet should now be locked in the retracted
position.
ADJUSTING THE MAIN TUNING DIAL TORQUE
adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold the
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Hold the Skirt

[POWER] button [A M] button
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR
RESETTING MEMORIES (ONLY)
[POWER switch to turn the
transceiver off.
[A M
in the front panel [POWER switch to turn the trans-
release the buttons.
MENU RESETTING
have programmed.
[POWER switch to turn the
transceiver off.
[MENU
in the front panel [POWER switch to turn the trans-
release the buttons.
FULL RESET
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be cleared by this procedure.
[POWER switch to turn the
transceiver off.
[FAST and [LOCK
press and hold in the front panel [POWER switch
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FTDX3000
[LOCK] button
[FAST] button
[POWER] button [MENU] button
[POWER] button

ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
The FTDX3000 -
to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value.
external wide-range antenna coupler must be used with this antenna type.
FTDX3000
used to ensure proper antenna performance.
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tenna tuner to obtain optimum performance.
ABOUT COAXIAL CABLE
FTDX3000 -
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
TYPICAL PL-259 INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
PROPER GROUND CONNECTION IMPROPER GROUND CONNECTION
GROUNDING
The FTDX3000 -
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ment.
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neering text. The information below is intended only as a guideline.
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Inspect the ground system - inside the station as well as outside - on a regular basis to ensure continued performance
and safety.

CONNECTION OF ANTENNA AND POWER CABLES
FTDX3000
The RED DC power lead connects to the Positive (+) DC terminal.
The BLACK DC power lead connects to the Negative (–) DC terminal.
We recommend the use of the FP-1030A
be used with the FTDX3000
guidelines described above must be strictly followed.
FTDX3000
FTDX3000 -
to use a fuse of the proper rating. The FTDX3000
ADVICE:
FTDX3000 in a location with direct exposure to sunshine.
FTDX3000
FTDX3000
due to high heat.
FT DX 3000
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mitting coaxial cables separated from cables connected to home entertainment devices.
be accidentally unplugged from the rear panel DC IN jack.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
To prevent damage from
lightning, atmospheric elec-
tricity, electrical shock etc., please
provide a good earth ground.
c a bl e t o c o n -
nect your station
ground system).
Ch eck t he DC vo lt -
age and current rating
(+13.8 V, 23 A) of the power
supply before connecting to the
transceiver.

INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
CONNECTION OF MICROPHONE AND HEADPHONE

KEY, KEYER, AND COMPUTER-DRIVEN KEYING INTERCONNECTIONS
The FTDX3000
convenient connection to keying devices.
KEY jacks according to the device you wish to con-
KEY 017 KEYER F
KEYER TYPE
KEY 019 KEYER R KEYER TYPE
Both KEY jacks on the FTDX3000
KEY only a 3-con-
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS

INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
VL-1000 LINEAR AMPLIFIER INTERCONNECTIONS
Be sure that both the FTDX3000 and VL-1000 -
tained in the illustration.
NOTE:
VL-1000
To link the FTDX3000 and VL-1000 Power
switches, set the VL-1000 REMOTE switch
to the “ON” position.
Set the front panel’s
INPUT switch to the
“INPUT2”.

INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
INTERFACING TO OTHER LINEAR AMPLIFIERS
NOTE
LINEAR jack
at the LINEAR jack.
the FTDX3000
will not work correctly with the FTDX3000
case.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
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LIN-
EAR jack. This line is not compatible with negative
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transistor in the FTDX3000 will easily accommodate
Note
When the FC-40 is connected to the FTDX3000
TUNER jack and the
LINEAR
LINEAR

PLUG /CONNECTOR PINOUT DIAGRAMS

[POWER] Switch
switch for one second to turn the transceiver off.
[TUNE] Switch
FTDX3000 -
TUNER -
transmitter for a few seconds while the automatic
antenna tuner rematches the antenna system imped-
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tomatically stored in one of the antenna tuner’s 100
memories for instant automatic recall later when the
of the transmit line.
NOTE:
that an antenna or dummy load is connected to the
selected antenna jack before pressing and holding in
the [TUNE switch to start antenna tuning.
KEY Jack
is shown
018 F CW KEYER -
er jack with the same name on the rea
or pseudo-straight-key operation.
NOTE:
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES
PHONES Jack
NOTE:
on.
Microphone Connector
This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone uti-
[ANT] Switch
ANT 1 ANT 2 or
the ANT 3
convenient antenna switching at the press of a but-
ton. The selected antenna jack is indicated on the
own in the Transceiver
ADVICE:
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[IPO] (
I NTERCEPT P OINT O PTIMIZATION
) Switch
This button may be used to set the optimum front
end characteristics of the receiver circuit for a very
[ATT] Switch
to be applied to the receiver input.
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ADVICE:
[IPO button to provide two stages of signal reduc-
tion when an extremely strong signal is being re-
ceived.
[R.FLT] (
R OOFING F ILTER
) Switch
*
ADVICE:
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Blue).
protection it provides against interference is
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tion.
[NB] Switch
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tion pulse noise.
[AGC] Switch
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[AGC button repeatedly to select the de-
in the [AGC button for one second to disable the
ADVICE:
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the [IPO button to provide two stages of signal
reduction when an extremely strong signal is be-
ing received.
by pressing and holding in the [AGC
will likely encounter distortion on stronger sig-
are probably being overloaded.
[MOX] Switch
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the microphone. When engaging the [MOX

[MIC/SPEED] Knob
MIC
This knob adjusts the microphone input level for
The display will show the relative microphone gain
level for 3 seconds whenever this knob is turned.
ADVICE:
[MIC/SPEED knob while speaking in a
[MIC/SPEED knob so
SPEED
This knob adjusts the keying speed of the internal
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creases the sending speed.
The display will show the keying speed for 3 sec-
onds whenever this knob is turned.
[PROC/CAR] Knob
PROC
ADVICE:
The compression level setting will be shown for
3 seconds in the right of the TFT display when-
ever the outer [PROC/CAR knob is turned.
The [PROC/CAR knob may be changed from
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177 TX PWR/PROC CON-
TROL
CAR
the transceiver. It is active in all operating modes.
ADVICE:
seconds in the right of the TFT display whenever
the outer [PROC/CAR knob is turned.
The [PROC/CAR knob may be changed from
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177 TX PWR/PROC CON-
TROL
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES