Yaesu FT DX 3000 User manual

HF/50 MHz Transceiver
FT DX 3000
OperaTing Manual
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 LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
YAESU HK LTD.
Unit 1306-1308, 13F., Millennium City 2, 378 Kwun Tong Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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About this MAnuAl . . .
The FTDX3000 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfa-
miliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efciency from your 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.
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general DescripTiOn
Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur
transceiver! Whether this is your first rig, or if Yaesu
equipment is already the backbone of your station, rest
assured your transceiver will provide many hours of op-
erating pleasure for years to come.
The FT DX 3000 is an elite-class HF transceiver pro-
viding exceptional performance both on transmit and
receive. The FT DX 3000 is designed for the most
competitive operating situations, whether you primarily
operate in contest, DX, or digital-mode environments.
Built on the foundation of the popular FT DX 3000 trans-
ceiver, and carrying the proud tradition of the FT-1000
series, the FT DX 3000 provides up to 100 Watts of pow-
er output on SSB, CW, and FM (25 Watts AM carrier).
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is utilized throughout
the design, providing leading-edge performance, both
transmit and receive.
For exceptional protection from strong signal interfer-
ence, the optional RF µTuning Kits may be connected
via the rear panel. The µTuning Kits provide extraordi-
narily sharp selectivity, and protect your receiver from
close-in interference on a crowded band.
In the front end, you may select one of two RF pream-
pliers, or IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) providing
direct feed to the rst mixer. Three levels of RF attenua-
tion are available in 6-dB steps.
The FT DX 3000 receiver utilizes DSP ltering, incor-
porating many of the features of the FT DX 9000, such
as, Variable Bandwidth, IF Shift, and Passband Contour
tuning. Also provided are Digital Noise Reduction, Digi-
tal Auto-Notch Filtering and a manually tuned IF Notch
lter.
On the transmit side, the Yaesu-exclusive Three-Band
Parametric Microphone Equalizer allows precise and
flexible adjustment of the waveform created by your
voice and microphone. The Amplitude, Center Fre-
quency, and Bandwidth are adjusted separately for the
low, mid-range, and high-frequency audio spectra. The
transmitted bandwidth may also be adjusted.
Advanced features include: Direct Keyboard Frequency
Entry 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. Three TX/RX antenna ports are provided
on the rear panel. Two key jacks are provided (one on
the front and one on the rear panel). The key jacks may
be congured independently for paddle input, connec-
tion to a straight key, or computer-driven keying inter-
face. The CW Message Memory is provided.
Frequency setup is straightforward on the FT DX 3000.
Enter frequency directly for both VFO-A and VFO-B.
Separate keys are provided for band selection. Each
band key provides three separate VFO settings for three
different parts of each band. You can establish three in-
dependent VFO settings of frequency, mode, and lter
for each band.
In addition, 99 memories are provided to store: Frequen-
cy, Mode, IF lter selection, Clarier offset, and Scan-
skip status. What’s more, five quick-recall (“QMB”)
memories can instantly store operational settings at the
push of a button.
The built-in antenna tuner includes 100 memories that
automatically store antenna matching settings for rapid
automatic recall later.
Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with
the FT DX 3000, thanks to the dedicated RTTY/PKT
connection jack on the rear panel. Optimization of the
lter passband, DSP settings, carrier insertion point, and
display offset for digital modes, is possible via the Menu
programming system.
Advanced technology is only part of the FT DX 3000
story. Yaesu stands behind our products with a world-
wide network of dealers and service centers. We greatly
appreciate your investment in the FT DX 3000, and we
look forward to helping you get the most out of your
new transceiver. Please feel free to contact your nearest
dealer, or one of Yaesu’s national headquarters ofces,
for technical advice, interfacing assistance, or accessory
recommendation. Watch Yaesu U.S.A.’s Home Page for
late-breaking information about Standard Horizon and
Yaesu products: http://www.yaesu.com.
Please read this manual thoroughly, to gain maximum
understanding of the full capability of the FT DX 3000.
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 ..................................................... 5
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 Power Cables ............. 10
Connection of Microphone and Headphone ........... 11
Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying
Interconnections ..................................................... 12
VL-1000 Linear Amplier Interconnections .......... 13
Interfacing to Other Linear Ampliers ................... 14
Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams ............................. 15
Front Panel Controls & Switches ............................. 16
Display Indications..................................................... 26
Rear Panel ................................................................... 29
Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands ...... 31
Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band
(U.S and U.K. version only) ................................... 34
CLAR (Clarier) Operation ................................... 35
LOCK ..................................................................... 36
DIMMER ............................................................... 36
Convenience Features ................................................ 37
Using VFO-B ......................................................... 37
Band Stack Operation ............................................. 39
C.S (Custom Switch) .............................................. 39
Rotator Control Functions ...................................... 40
More Frequency Navigation Techniques ............... 41
Keyboard Frequency Entry .................................... 41
Using the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob ...................... 41
Using the UP/DOWN switches of
the supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone ........ 41
Interference Rejection ............................................... 42
Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) ... 42
ATT ......................................................................... 43
µ-Tune Filter .......................................................... 44
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) ........................ 46
R.FLT (Roong Filters) .......................................... 47
IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation .......................... 48
CONTOUR Control Operation .............................. 49
IF SHIFT Operation ............................................... 50
WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning .................... 51
Using IF Shift and Width Together ................... 51
NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection 52
IF Notch Filter Operation ....................................... 53
Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation .................... 54
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation ............ 54
RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes) ............................ 55
Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception ...... 56
Audio Pitch Control ............................................... 56
Mute Feature .......................................................... 56
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ............................. 57
SSB/AM Mode Transmission .................................... 58
Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ........................ 60
ATU Operation ....................................................... 60
About ATU Operation ............................................ 61
Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ......................... 62
Parametric Microphone Equalizer .......................... 62
Using the Speech Processor ................................... 64
Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth ........... 65
Transmitter Convenience Features .......................... 66
Voice Memory ........................................................ 66
Voice Memory Operation from
the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ...... 66
VOX (Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control) ........... 68
MONITOR ............................................................. 69
Split Operation Using the TX Clarier .................. 70
Split-Frequency Operation ..................................... 71
Quick Split Operation ....................................... 71
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Table OF cOnTenTs
CW Mode Operation ................................................. 72
Setup for Straight Key
(and Straight Key emulation) Operation ................ 72
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ....................... 73
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ........................ 74
Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash) Ratio ...... 74
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ............... 75
CW Convenience Features ........................................ 78
Audio Peak Filter ................................................... 76
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating) .................................. 77
Using CW Reverse ................................................. 78
CW Delay Time Setting ......................................... 79
CW Pitch Adjustment ............................................. 79
Contest Memory Keyer
(Using the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad) ..... 80
Message Memory ............................................. 80
TEXT Memory ................................................. 82
FM Mode Operation .................................................. 85
Basic Operation ...................................................... 85
Repeater Operation ................................................. 86
Tone Squelch Operation ......................................... 87
Memory Operation .................................................... 88
Convenient Memory functions ............................... 88
QMB (Quick Memory Bank) ................................. 89
Standard Memory Operation .................................. 90
Memory Storage ............................................... 90
Memory Channel Recall ................................... 90
Checking Memory Channel Status ................... 91
Erasing Memory Channel Data ........................ 91
Moving Memory Data to
the Main Band (VFO-A)................................... 92
Memory Tune Operation .................................. 92
Memory Groups ................................................ 93
Memory Group Assignment ............................. 93
Choosing the Desired Memory Group .............. 93
Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency:
5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) ................................ 94
VFO and Memory Scanning ..................................... 95
VFO Scanning ........................................................ 95
Memory Scan ......................................................... 96
PMS (Programmable Memory Scan) ....................... 97
Packet Operation ....................................................... 98
Packet Setup (Including Subcarrier Frequency) ..... 98
Basic Setup ............................................................. 98
RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation ........................... 99
Setting Up for RTTY Operation ............................. 99
Basic Setup ............................................................. 99
Miscellaneous AFSK-Based Data Modes ............... 100
Menu Mode ............................................................... 102
Using the Menu .......................................................... 102
Menu Mode Reset ...................................................... 102
Specications ............................................................ 108
FCC Notice ............................................................... 110
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accessOries & OpTiOns
Supplied AcceSSorieS
Hand Microphone (MH-31B8) 1 pc A07890001
FH-2 Remote Control Keypad
DC Power Cord 1 pc T9025225
Spare Fuse (25A) 1 pc Q0000074
Operating Manual 1 pc
Warranty Card 1 pc
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accessOries & OpTiOns
AvAilAble optionS
MD-200A8X Ultra-High-Fidelity Desktop Microphone
MD-100A8X Desktop Microphone
YH-77STA Lightweight Stereo Headphone
VL-1000/VP-1000 Linear Amplier/AC Power Supply
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
FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner
DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit
FH-2 Remote Control Keypad
CT-118 VL-1000 Linear Amplire Connection Cable
CT Cable (MDIN6P - MDIN6P 2m) Antenna Rotator Connection Cable (P/N T9101556)
CT Cable (MDIN10P - Bare Wire 2m) Linear Amplier Connection Cable (P/N T9207451)
MD-200A8X YH-77STA FH-2
VL-1000/VP-1000
RF µTuning Kit DVS-6FC-40
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extending the Front Feet
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
securely in place, because the transceiver is quite
heavy and an unlocked leg could result in damage,
should the transceiver move suddenly.
Retracting the Front Feet
 Rotate the legs clockwise, and push them inward
while rotating to the right.
 The front feet should now be locked in the retracted
position.
AdjuSting the MAin tuning diAl torque
The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial knob may
be adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold
down the rear skirt of the knob, and while holding it in
place rotate the knob clockwise to reduce the drag or
counter-clockwise to increase the drag.
beFOre YOu begin
 
 
 
 
Hold the Skirt
TIGHTEN LOOSEN
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[POWER] button [A

M] button
beFOre YOu begin
reSetting the MicroproceSSor
reSetting MeMorieS (only)
Use this procedure to reset (clear) the previously stored
Memory channels, without affecting any conguration
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 transceiv-
er comes on, you may release the buttons.
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 [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 [POWER]
switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiv-
er comes on, you may release the buttons.
Full reSet
Use this procedure to restore all Menu and Memory set-
tings to their original factory defaults. All Memories will
be cleared by this procedure.
1. Press the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the
transceiver off.
2. Press and hold the [FAST] and [LOCK] buttons;
while holding them in, press and hold in the front
panel [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on.
Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the
buttons.
iMportAnt note:
When the optional µTuning Kit is connected to the
FT DX 3000, disconnect all the cables from the µTuning
Kit before performing the Full Reset.
[LOCK] button
[FAST] button
[POWER] button [MENU] button
[POWER] button
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AntennA conSiderAtionS
The FT DX 3000 is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired op-
erating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specication are of no consequence, if the Standing Wave
Ratio (SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1, the transceiver’s Automatic Antenna Tuner may not be able
to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value.
Every effort should be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system be as close as possible to the specied
50-Ohm value. Note that the “G5RV” type antenna does not provide a 50-Ohm impedance on all HF Amateur bands. An
external wide-range antenna coupler must be used with this antenna type.
Any antenna to be used with the FT DX 3000 must be fed from the transceiver 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 to ensure proper antenna performance.
The same precautions apply to any additional (receive-only) antennas connected to the antenna jacks; if your receive-
only antennas do not have impedance near 50 Ohms at the operating frequency, you may need to install an external an-
tenna tuner to obtain optimum performance.
About coAxiAl cAble
Use high-quality 50-Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT DX 3000 transceiver. All efforts at providing an ef-
cient antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy coaxial cable is used. This transceiver utilizes standard “M”
(“PL-259”) type connectors.
insTallaTiOn anD inTercOnnecTiOns
typicAl pl-259 inStAllAtion
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