Yaesu FT DX 9000 TFT User manual

FTDX9000 TFT OPERATION MANUAL
FT DX 9000
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FTDX9000 TFT OPERATION MANUAL
When turning on the transceiver for the first time, please set the local time as soon as possible. If this is not done,
the various functions of the World Clock and Great Circle Map will not function correctly.
Note: If you wish to add a city to the City List that was programmed at the factory, you will need to supply your own
USB or PS2 Keyboard. If you utilize one of the pre-loaded cities, a keyboard is not necessary.
You may also set up the local time for other locations, without a keyboard, using the cities that have been pre-
loaded at the factory.
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST
1. Powering Up the Transceiver
On the rear panel, move the Power switch to the
“II
II
I” position to apply power from the power supply.
The transceiver will not turn on yet, but power will
now be supplied to the OCXO.
Hold in the front panel POWER switch to turn the
transceiver on.
Note: The opening screen will appear on the TFT dis-
play, and the self-check function of the CPU inside
the radio will begin. Then, the μ-Tuning circuitry will
receive the data from the CPU, and it will perform its
own self-check, and will preset itself to the proper set-
tings for the current operating frequency.
While the μ-Tuning circuitry is obtaining the data, the
drive mechanism will move from one end of its range
to the other end (fast), and this will cause a temporary
“motor” noise that can be heard; this, does not repre-
sent any trouble or problem.
When the radio is turned on for the first time, it takes
about 50 seconds (from turning the radio on to com-
pleting the self- check) until the radio becomes ready
to use; however, from the next time you turn it on, it
will take around 10 seconds until the transceiver is
ready for full operation.
2. Local Time-1 Setup
On the TFT, there should be a World Map dis-
played; if the World Map does not appear, find the
[DISP](Display)key below and to the right of the
TFT; press this key as many times as required to
get the World Map to display on the TFT.
Below the TFT, press the [F1](SET)key; the TFT
should now show LOCAL TIME -1; this setting has
been pre-set for Japanese time at the factory.

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3. Changing the Location
(1)Using the World Map
To set the (highlighted) “ZONE,” press the
[F7](SELECT)key to engage setting of the desired
Time Zone. Use the [F1](T)~ [F4](X)keys to
choose the Time Zone, then press the
[F7](SELECT)key once more.
The name of the country associated with the high-
lighted Time Zone may now be selected using the
[F1](T)~ [F4](X)keys. Press [F7](SELECT)when
you have made your selection.
You may now choose one of the cities displayed
in the same way. When you have made your
choice, press the [F7](SELECT)key.
Press and hold in the [F7](SELECT)key for 2 sec-
onds to exit. You’ll get a double beep, and now the
new city is displayed on the world map.
Advice: Depending on the country, there may be only
one city (or no cities) listed. In these instances, to
modify the setting, please first select the city name
on the list, even if you do not see the city you want on
the list; you may modify the city name later.
(2)Using the Longitude/Latitude Data
If you know a Longitude/Latitude of the your location,
you may set the location from the Longitude/Latitude
data.
Press the [F6](LON/LAT)key. The display
changes as follows.
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST
When entry is complete, press the [F7](SELECT)
key again.
Choose (highlight) “LAT” using the [F1](T)~
[F4](X)keys, then press the [F7](SELECT)key.
Enter the Latitude in the same manner as described
above.
When entry is complete, press the [F7](SELECT)
key again.
Press and hold in the [F7](SELECT)key for 2 sec-
onds to exit. You’ll get a double beep, and now the
new city is displayed on the world map.
(3)Using the GPS Receiver
If you connect the GPS receiver (not supplied) to the
COM jack on the rear panel, your location (Longitude/
Latitude) is set automatically.
Press the [F6](LON/LAT)key. The display will in-
dicate the Longitude/Latitude of your location.
Press the [F5](GPS)key to re-read the GPS data.
Press the [F7](SELECT)key, then enter the Lon-
gitude using the [F1](T)~ [F4](X)keys. Use the
[F3](W)and [F4](X)keys to navigate to each col-
umn, then use the [F1](T)and [F2](S)keys to
select the desired numbers in each column.
Note: The Longitude data is input in decimal form.
The seconds may also be input in sexagenary form.
For example, if you want to input 138 degree 28
minutes 15 seconds,
1. Input “13828.00” by using [F1](T)~ [F4](X)
keys.
2. Press [F4](X)key and move the cursor to the
right side of the column.
3. Input “15.”
4. Press [F7](SELECT)key, and the numeric (sec-
ond) will be converted to the decimal number
and the Longitude input is completed.
Press and hold in the [F7](SELECT)key for 2 sec-
onds to exit. You’ll get a double beep, and now the
new city is displayed on the world map.

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4. Changing the City Name
(Please connect a PS/2 or USB Keyboard (not sup-
plied) to do manual entry of a city name. If you are
not entering a new city name, please skip to step
(5) below).
Below the TFT, press the [F1](SET)key; the TFT
should now show LOCAL TIME -1.
Use the [F1](T)or [F2](S)key and scroll down to
the City name you wish to change.
Press the [F7](SELECT)key. The yellow highlight
will be replaced with standard background color.
Now use the “Right Arrow” ON THE KEYBOARD
(not below the TFT) to take the cursor to the right
end of the city name, and then use the backspace
button to completely erase the current city name,
then enter the name of desired city. If entry of the
city name is not successful with PS/2 (6-pin Mini-
DIN) Keyboard (no keyboard response), we rec-
ommend using a USB Keyboard on the DMU-9000
(Some PS/2 keyboards are NOT compatible with
DMU computers).
When you have completed your input, press and
hold in the [F7](SELECT)key for 2 seconds to exit.
You’ll get a double beep, and now the new city is
displayed on the world map.
5. Correcting the Date
Press the [F1](SET)key.
Use the [F1](T)and [F2](S)keys to highlight
“DATE,” then press the [F7](SELECT)key.
Use the [F3](W)and [F4](X)keys to navigate to
each column of the date, then use the [F1](T)and
[F2](S)keys to select the desired numbers in each
column. Repeat for each column, to complete the
date.
6. Time Setting
Press the [F1](T)and [F2](S)keys to highlight
“TIME,” then press the [F7](SELECT)key to enter
the time entry mode.
Use the [F3](W) and [F4](X) keys to navigate to
the desired column in the date, then use the [F1](T)
and [F2](S)keys to select the desired number in
each column. Time is entered in 24-hour format.
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST
When entry is complete, press the [F7](SELECT)
key.
7. Setting up Daylight Saving Time
Once you have selected the city to be utilized,
use the [F1](T)and [F2](S)keys to highlight DST
(DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME).
Use the [F3](W)and [F4](X)keys to choose ON
or OFF.
8. Saving and Closing
When you have completed all the above entries to
your satisfaction, press and hold in the
[F7](SELECT)key for two seconds to save all the
new settings. The chosen city and time zone will
appear on the World Map page.
When entry is complete, press the [F7](SELECT)
key.

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PLEASE READ THIS FIRST
9. Local Time-2 Setup
It is possible to display the local time of the desired
city on the World Map screen as the Local Time-2.
Press the [F3](CITY)key while the World Map is
displayed, and the TFT will show the “Area Selec-
tion” screen.
Press the [F1](T), [F2](S), [F3](W), [F4](X)keys
to select the time zone in which the desired city is
located.
Confirm that the desired area is highlighted, and
press the [F7](SELECT)key momentarily. Now the
country list for the selected zone will be displayed.
Now press the [F7](SELECT)key momentarily, and
you will see the list of the city names in the coun-
try selected.
Press the [F1](T), [F2](S), [F3](W), [F4](X)key
to select the desired city. Even if the city displayed
is the only one in the country, select it anyway.
Press the [F7](SELECT)key momentarily, and the
country name and the city you selected in the
above procedure will be indicated. If you want to
input a city name which is not in the list, press the
[F7](SELECT)key and confirm that the city name
is highlighted. Then, enter the city name you want.
Use the [F1](T), [F2](S), [F3](W), [F4](X)keys
to select the desired country in this area.
Use the [F1](T), [F2](S), [F3](W), [F4](X)keys
to set DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (Summer Time),
DISPLAY MAP (display or not display city names
on the World Map screen), or HIGHLIGHT (high-
lighted indication (yellow) or normal (white)).
When finished, press and hold in the [F7](SELECT)
key for 2 seconds to exit. The local time of the
selected city will show on the Local Time-2 Field
of the World Map screen. You may add up to 9
cities and local times by repeating the above pro-
cedure.
Note: The [F1](SET)key is only used when setting
the city name and local time. If you make a mistake,
press the [F7](SELECT)key momentarily. Pressing
the [F7](SELECT)key for two seconds will return you
to the World Map screen.

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OPERATION OF THE TFT SCREEN
This TFT screen can show any of 8 different display
options, described on the following pages. These are:
World Clock, Spectrum Scope, Audio Scope/Oscillo-
scope, Log Book, Thermal Indication/SWR display,
Great-Circle Map/Rotator Control, and the Memory
Channel list. Also, the Menu will appear on the TFT, if
engaged. To move to the desired screen, use the
[DISP](DISPLAY)key, located at the right low end of
the screen.
When the [DISP](DISPLAY)key is pressed momen-
tarily, the screen changes, one by one, to the next
consecutive.
If the [DISP](DISPLAY)key is pressed for 2 seconds,
the screen goes back to the previous screen.
BEFORE USING THE TFT DISPLAY
If you do not want to change the setting, or if you wish
to suspend the setting procedure, press the
[DISP](DISPLAY)key. Any changes you started will
not be saved, and the screen will move forward to the
next display.
On each screen, the action of the function key may
vary. At the bottom area of the screen, the function is
indicated; please confirm the function displayed as
you read along.
You may omit (skip) one or more screens from the
screen selection loop for faster recall of your favorite
screen, if desired. See the box on the next page for
“My Screen” Setup.
“WORLD CLOCK” Screen
“SPECTRUM SCOPE” Screen
“AUDIO SCOPE/OSCILLO SCOPE” Screen
“LOG BOOK” Screen “SWR MONITOR” Screen
“ROTATOR CONTROL” Screen
“MEMORY CHANNEL LIST” Screen
“MENU LIST” Screen
Press the
[MNU]button
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[DISP(DISPLAY)] button
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BEFORE USING THE TFT DISPLAY
“MY Screen” Setup
The groups are as follows.
1. AGC:
2. DISPLAY:
3. FH-2:
4. GENERAL:
5. MODE-AM, MODE-CW, MODE-DATA, MODE-DM,
MODE-PKT, MODE-RTTY, MODE-SSB
6. RX AUDIO:
7. RX DSP: RX Filter bandwidth and shaping
8. SCOPE: Setup of the starting frequency for the
Spectrum Scope
9. TUNING: Setup of the Dial steps
10.TX AUDIO: Setup of the Parametric Equalizer
11. TX GNRL:Setup of the
For detailed information regarding the Menu mode,
please see the “How to Use the Menu Mode” section
of this manual, and the operation manual of the radio.
MENU MODE R ESET
It is possible to reset (only) the Menu mode set-
tings back to their factory default. Do this if you
want to clear all settings out, and start fresh with
the original values.
1. Turn off the radio.
2. Turn the radio on while pressing and holding
in the [MNU]key.
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OPERATION OF THE TFT SCREEN
If you want to change a configuration setting of this
radio, you are able to display the Menu mode on the
TFT screen, so you can change it efficiently. In order
to enter the “Menu” mode, press the [MNU]key mo-
mentarily; the Menu screen will now appear on the
screen. By rotating the Main Tuning knob, you can
move to the desired item you want to change now you
can choose the revised setting by rotating the CLAR/
VFO-B knob. It is also possible to move the Menu
items and values by pressing the function keys lo-
cated below the TFT screen. For details, please refer
to “How to Use the Menu Mode.”
When you have completed the changes to the Menu
item(s), press and hold in the [MNU]key for 2 sec-
onds; the setting(s) will now be saved. If you do not
want to save the new setting, press the [MNU]key
momentarily; the radio will revert to its previous condi-
tion.
There are 176 items in the Menu mode, and they are
grouped; the group name is displayed at the left top of
the list screen. It will be convenient for you if you ini-
tially select the group, by rotating the Main Tuning
knob, and then select the item you want.
MENU MODE OPERATION
1. Press the [MNU]key to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [Main Tuning Dial]knob to select
Menu item DISPLAY “021: MY SCREEN”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B]knob to choose a
screen you wish to omit (skip) from the screen
selection loop.
4. Press the [ENT]key to set the omission com-
mand to “ON”.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select/deselect as
many screens as you like.
Note: The “ON” command sets the selected
screen to be skipped, while the “OFF” com-
mand sets the selected screen to be included
in the screen selection loop.
6. Press and hold in the [MNU]key for two sec-
onds to store the new number and exit to nor-
mal operation.
You may want to select more than one screen while
in “My Screen”. If you select only one screen, you
will not be able to call any other screens when you
press the [DISP](DISPLAY)key.

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BEFORE USING THE TFT DISPLAY
Main (VFO-A)& Sub (VFO-B)Fields
These areas of the TFT contain information about
the status of the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B)
VFOs.
MODE Fields
These fields indicate the operating mode in use
on the above VFOs.
TX Frequency/Clarifier/
Antenna Selection Fields
These notations advise which VFO is being used
for transmission, status of the Clarifier, and a no-
tation of which antenna has been selected on that
VFO.
Filter Fields
These fields note the offset status for the Tuning
or VRF filters, as well as the Roofing filter selec-
tion, for each VFO.
Filter Shift Fields
These fields graphically depict the positions of the
DSP RX filters for the Main and Sub VFOs, indi-
cating any “IF Shift” or “Width” tuning changes
applied.
Bandwidth Fields
This field indicates the net receiver bandwidth cur-
rently set for the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B)
VFOs.
Date Field
The current date is displayed here.
Local Time-1 Field
The current time at your location (Local Time-1)
is displayed here.
GPS Field
If you have connected an after-market GPS unit
(one providing NMEA location data) to the rear
panel of the transceiver, “ ” icon (Base color
is white) will appear here. When display the your
location on a World Map with the GPS data, a
base color of the “ ” icon turns into yellow.
Local Time-2 Field
The Local Time-2 time, as programmed, will ap-
pear here.
Timer Field
When the On Timer has been engaged, “TIMER”
will appear here; when the Alarm has been en-
gaged, “ALARM” will appear in this field.
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BEFORE USING THE TFT DISPLAY
Local Time-1 Field
The current time at your location (Local Time-1)
is displayed here.
Local Time-2 Field
The Local Time-2 time, as programmed, will ap-
pear here.
World Time Field
This area shows the current time at the city se-
lected on the World Map display.
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TFT Display Pages
Individual pages are provided for a wide variety of
information or command purposes. Included are
the World Map page, Spectrum Scope page, Au-
dio Scope/Oscilloscope page, TX PA Tempera-
ture/SWR page, Direction finding/Rotator Control
Page, Log Book Page, Memory Channel page,
and the Menu page.

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Before Using the TFT Display ....................................................................................................................... 2
How to Use the World Clock function .......................................................................................................... 7
About the World Clock ................................................................................................................................ 7
Explanation of the Function Keys on the World Map Screen ....................................................................... 7
SET (LOCAL-TIME1) Setup ......................................................................................................................... 8
FORMAT (TIME FORMAT) Setup ................................................................................................................ 8
City Selection ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Miscellaneous World Clock Setup Options ................................................................................................10
OFF Timer and Alarm Setup ....................................................................................................................... 11
Spectrum Scope ...........................................................................................................................................12
About the Spectrum Scope ........................................................................................................................12
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Spectrum Scope Screen ............................................................. 12
Using the CTR (Center) Display Mode ........................................................................................................14
Using the LBWS (Limited Band Width Sweep) Function ............................................................................16
Using the FIX (Fixed) Mode ........................................................................................................................17
Audio Scope/Oscilloscope ...........................................................................................................................18
About the Audio Scope/Oscilloscope ......................................................................................................... 18
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Audio Scope and Oscilloscope Screen .......................................18
Using the Audio Scope ...............................................................................................................................19
Audio Scope Specifications ........................................................................................................................19
Using the Oscilloscope .............................................................................................................................. 20
Oscilloscope Specifications .......................................................................................................................20
Log Book Function .......................................................................................................................................22
About the Log Book ...................................................................................................................................22
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Log Book Screen ........................................................................22
Log Book Example .....................................................................................................................................23
CONFIG Setting .........................................................................................................................................24
CONFIG SETTING Mode Setup .................................................................................................................. 25
Log Book Data Input ..................................................................................................................................26
Log Book Previous-QSO Check (CHECK) ..................................................................................................27
Editing Log Book Entries............................................................................................................................27
Saving Log Book ........................................................................................................................................28
Loading Log Data (LOAD) ..........................................................................................................................28
Summary Check ........................................................................................................................................29
Temperature/SWR Indication ...................................................................................................................... 30
About the Temperature/SWR Indication ......................................................................................................30
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Temperature/SWR Indication Screen ........................................... 30
Graphic Meter Display ................................................................................................................................31
Swept SWR Display ..................................................................................................................................31
Using the Marker on the SWR Graph .........................................................................................................32
Great Circle Map/Rotator Control Function ................................................................................................34
About the Great Circle Map/Rotator Control Function Screen .....................................................................34
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Great Circle Map/Rotator Control Function Screen ...................... 34
Manual Mode .............................................................................................................................................36
Preset Mode ..............................................................................................................................................37
Memory Mode ............................................................................................................................................38
Using the Memory Channel List .................................................................................................................. 39
About the Memory Channel List .................................................................................................................39
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Memory Channel List Screen ......................................................39
Erasing a Memory Channel/Restoring an Erased Memory Channel ............................................................40
Saving Memory Data ..................................................................................................................................40
Loading Memory Data ................................................................................................................................41
Using the MENU Mode ..................................................................................................................................42
About the MENU Mode ..............................................................................................................................42
Menu Mode Reset .................................................................................................................................42
Explanation of the Function Keys on the Menu Mode Screen .....................................................................43
Memu Mode Configuration Changes ...........................................................................................................44
Saving Menu Configuration Data .................................................................................................................45
Loading Menu Data ....................................................................................................................................46
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ABOUT THE WORLD CLOCK
HOW TO USE THE WORLD CLOCK
The World Clock displays the time in various coun-
tries, and the day/night areas are also indicated on
the map, including the Grey Line near the terminator.
The difference between the daylight areas in the
Southern and Northern Hemispheres is displayed
correctly, and is updated in real time. For DX hunt-
ing, this can be a very important and convenient tool
for specific long distance HF QSOs, for example, as
you can target the time the other station might have
access to, say, the 80-meter band, enabling you to
complete a QSO. In addition, an alarm is provided
which beeps with respect to a designated area at a
designated time, and the auto-off timer can also be
EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION KEYS ON THE WORLD MAP SCREEN
matched to any desired area you stipulate.
Note: When you turn on the transceiver for the first
time after your purchasing this radio, please set the
local time (the place where you operate this radio),
and confirm this setting. If this is not done, the vari-
ous functions of the World clock and Great Circle
map will not function correctly. Regarding the setting
of the Local time, please see the “PLEASE READ
THIS FIRST” information.
If the World Map does not initially appear, press the
[DISP](DISPLAY)key (momentarily) as many times
as necessary to display the World Map screen.
c[F1](SET)
Selects the LOCAL TIME-1 setup screen.
d[F2](FORMAT)
Selects 12-hour or 24-hour time format.
e[F3](CITY)
Selects the World Map for City selection.
f[F4](LIST)
Displays the City setup list.
g[F5](TIMER)
Selects the TIMER setup screen.
h[F7](MAP)
This lets you select between the World Map regu-
lar screen and the map that includes Daylight/Dark-
ness display.
i[DISP](DISPLAY)
Press this key to switch the TFT to the “SPECTRUM
SCOPE” screen.
Press and hold in this key to switch the TFT to the
“MEMORY CHANNEL LIST” screen.
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HOW TO USE THE WORLD CLOCK
SET (LOCAL-TIME1)SETUP
Please see the “PLEASE READ THIS FIRST” information.
FORMAT (TIME FORMAT)SETUP
This procedure lets you choose between 12-hour and24-hour time display format.
1. While the World Map is displayed, press
[F2](FORMAT)key to select TIME FORMAT.
2. Press the [F1](T), [F2](S), [F3](W), [F4](X)key,
and select 12-hour or 24-hour display for LOCAL-
TIME1, CLOCAL-TIME2, and the WORLD CITY
LIST.
When SEC is set to “ON”, the “seconds” digits will
be shown at the top right corner of the TFT screen,
in the Local Time indication area.
Advice: If you press [F6](SECADJ)key, the “sec-
onds” indication will reset to “00.” Use this to sunc
your clock to a time standard such as WWV.
3. When all settings are complete, press and hold in
[F7](SELECT)key for 2 seconds to exit.
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“TIME FORMAT” Select
“SELECT” Keys
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HOW TO USE THE WORLD CLOCK
CITY SELECTION
It is possible to enter up to a total of 11 cities in the register. All cities in the register will be displayed on the World
Clock screen.
Advice: The order of the display of the cities can be changed later; for now, please just select one of the supplied
city names.
There may only be one city shown in some countries; however, it is possible to add cities, if desired.
If you wish to add a city to the City List that was programmed at the factory, you will need to supply your own
USB or PS/2 Keyboard. If you utilize one of the pre-loaded cities, a keyboard is not necessary.
1. Press the [F3](CITY)key while the World Map is
displayed, and the TFT will show the “Area Selec-
tion” screen.
2. Press the [F1](T), [F2](S), [F3](W), [F4](X)keys
to select the time zone in which the desired city is
located.
3. Confirm that the desired area is highlighted, and
press the [F7](SELECT)key momentarily. Now
the country list for the selected zone will be dis-
played.
4. Use the [F1](T), [F2](S), [F3](W), [F4](X)keys
to select the desired country in this area.
5. Now press the [F7](SELECT)key momentarily,
and you will see the list of the city names in the
country selected.
6. Press the [F1](T), [F2](S), [F3](W), [F4](X)key
to select the desired city. Even if the city displayed
is the only one in the country, select it anyway.
7. Once you have pressed the [F7](SELECT)key
momentarily, the selected country name and the
city name will be indicated, thanks to the proce-
dure mentioned above. If you want to input a city
name which is not in the list, press the
[F7](SELECT)key after confirming that the city
name is highlighted. Then, enter the city name
you want.
8. Press the [F1](T), [F2](S), [F3](W), [F4](X)key
to set DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (Summer Time),
DISPLAY MAP (display or not display city names
on the World Clock screen), or HIGHLIGHT (se-
lect highlighted indication (yellow) or normal
(white) indication).
9. When finished, press and hold in the
[F7](SELECT)key for 2 seconds to exit.
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“AREA SELECTION”SCREEN
“COUNTRY SELECTION”SCREEN

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HOW TO USE THE WORLD CLOCK
MISCELLANEOUS WORLD CLOCK SETUP OPTIONS
It is possible to change the order of selection of the city times, as well as the display color, etc.
1. On the World Map Screen, press the [F4](LIST)
key to select the “City Name List” screen.
2. If you want to change the order of the city times
as indicated at the middle of the TFT screen, press
the [F1](T)or [F2](S)keys to move the cursor
to the city name you want to change the position
of. When the [F6](DOWN)key is pressed, the
position goes downward. If you need to move it
further, repeat as necessary.
3. If you want to change other settings of a city, se-
lect the city name by pressing the [F1](q) or [F2](p)
keys to highlight the city, then press the
[F7](SELECT)key momentarily. Now the screen
will change to the city setup screen, where the
following settings can be done: DAYLIGHT SAV-
ING TIME (to select Summer time), DISPLAY MAP
(display or not display city names on the World
Clock screen), and HIGHLIGHT (select yellow or
white highlighting indication for cities).
4. If you want to delete a city from the World Clock
screen, move the cursor to the city name by press-
ing the [F1](T)or [F2](S)keys , then press the
[F4](DEL)key.
5. When finished, press and hold in [F7](SELECT)
for 2 seconds to exit.
Advice: On the DISPLAY MAP setting, if the city name
indication is selected, the city name will be displayed
on the World Map. When “NO” is selected, the city
name will not be displayed, and only the city name
and the current time is indicated at the middle of the
TFT screen.
For the HIGHLIGHT setting (city name: highlighted or
not highlighted), if “Highlight” (YES) is selected, the
city name on the world map will be shown in yellow
font color.
If “NOT Highlighted” (NO) is selected, the city name
will be indicated in white.
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“LIST” Select
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“DELETE” Key
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HOW TO USE THE WORLD CLOCK
OFF TIMER AND ALARM SETUP
It is easy to set the OFF Timer and Alarm times.
As to the OFF TIMEER, countdown intervals of 120/90/60/30/15 minutes, and OFF, can be selected.
For the alarm setting, it is possible to choose either LOCAL-TIME1 or LOCAL-TIME2, set the alarm time, set the
Alarm ON or OFF, and/or sound the alarm one time only or every day.
1. On the World Map screen, press the [F5](TIMER)
key to move to the OFF TIMER and ALARM setup
screen.
2. Press the [F1](T), [F2](S), [F3](W), [F4](X)key
to move the cursor to the desired setup item; the
selected item will be highlighted.
OFF TIMER setup:
120/90/60/30/15 minutes, and OFF
ALARM setup:
(When setting up the Alarm, be sure to set the
OFF TIMER setting to OFF!)
TIME ZONE (LOCAL TIME-1/LOCAL TIME-2)
ALARM TIME
ALARM ON/OFF
CYCLE (ONCE/DAILY)
3. Press and hold in [F7](SELECT)key for 2 sec-
onds to close and exit.
Advice: When the OFF timer is engaged (power is
shut off), the condition of the radio is the same as if
the power switch on the front panel has been turned
off. The Main power (circuit breaker) is not turned
off. Therefore, power to the OCXO will be Maintained,
retaining the high frequency stability.
The Alarm will ring for around 60 seconds. If you
want to stop the alarm, press any of the keys located
on the front panel.
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“TIMER” Select
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FTDX9000 TFT OPERATION MANUAL
ABOUT THE SPECTRUM SCOPE
SPECTRUM SCOPE
This page displays the Spectrum Scope which is con-
venient for monitoring band activity.
The entire screen will become the spectrum display,
and you can see both strong and weak signals clearly
and easily. Not only the Main (VFO-A) is shown, but
the spectrum of the Sub (VFO-B) side can be also
switched in and displayed simultaneously.
Besides simultaneous display of the Main (VFO-A)
and Sub (VFO-B) spectra, the LBWS function allow
you to realize very high-speed signal detection over
a limited band segment. The CTR mode let you moni-
tor close by your current frequency (your frequency
is located at the center of the screen), and the FIX
mode can also be engaged, whereby the left edge
frequency is fixed. These features have been care-
fully considered for their utility in actual Amateur Ra-
dio operation.
If the Spectrum Scope is not currently displayed, press
the [DISP](DISPLAY)key momentarily as many times
as needed to bring up the Spectrum Scope display
screen.
Advice: The Spectrum Scope function of the FTDX9000
is a very intelligent capability, and it includes a wide
array functions; if you lose your way during opera-
tion of this function, press the [DISP](DISPLAY)key
momentarily to change the screen, and then return
again to the Spectrum Scope screen.
Quick Point: The vertical axis of the Spectrum Scope
is 10 dB per division.
During transmission, the transmitter’s waveform will
be displayed.
EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION KEYS ON THE SPECTRUM SCOPE SCREEN
Below you will find the explanation of the function keys utilized while the Spectrum Scope is displayed. Depending
on the individual screen in use, the functions of the function keys located just below the TFT screen varies. Please
confirm the function displayed on the screen during operation.
c[F1](FUNC)
Moves you to the function screen of the Spectrum
Scope used for setup of the MKR (Marker) func-
tion, etc.
Advice: On this screen, the functions assigned
to the function keys can be changed. If you want
to go back to the previous screen, press the
[F7](EXIT)key.
d[F2](SPAN)“Bandwidth”
By pressing this key momentarily, it is possible to
set the range of frequencies from the left edge to
the right edge. If the setting is toggled to 2500
kHz, and you press this key once more, the span
returns to 25 kHz again. At the top of the screen,
the current span is indicated below the span indi-
cation.
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SPECTRUM SCOPE
25 kHz Æ50 kHz Æ100 kHz Æ250 kHz Æ
500 kHz Æ1000 kHz Æ2500 kHz Æ25 kHz ......
e[F3](ATT)“Attenuator”
By pressing this key, the attenuation can be
switched as shown below. The noise level on the
band will vary according to conditions, your an-
tenna, the time of day, etc.; please select the ap-
propriate value for current conditions.
0 dB Æ10 dB Æ20 dB Æ0 dB ......
f[F4](A/B)
Selects the VFO which is to be shown.
In the case of “Single” display, the Main (VFO-A)
and Sub (VFO-B) VFOs can be toggled alternately.
The selected VFO frequency is shown by line (the
other VFO frequency is shown by a dashed line).
In the “Dual” mode, both VFO’s will be shown.The
selected VFO frequency is surrounded by a box.
g[F5](DUAL)
This key switches between Single and Dual VFO
Spectrum Scope display. When Dual is selected,
the Main VFO will occupy the upper position, and
the Sub VFO the lower.
When this key is pressed once more, the radio
will revert to “Single” display. If you want to change
the setup of a Spectrum Scope VFO, press the
[F4](A/B)key. In this case, the frame will move to
the upper side or lower side. Select the side which
you want to change, then press the [F3](ATT)key
or the [F2](SPAN)key to change those respective
settings just for the selected VFO.
In the Dual display mode, when you want to con-
firm the setup situation, press the [F6](STATUS)
key to show the current settings for that screen.
Press the key once again to make the setup screen
disappear.
h[F6](CTR/FIX)
By pressing this key, it is possible to switch be-
tween the CTR mode and FIX mode.
In the CTR mode, the current operating frequency
is displayed at the center of the screen; in the FIX
mode, the frequency selected via the Menu is fixed
at the left edge of the display.
i[F7](LBWS)
Press this key to activate the “Limited Band Width
Sweep” (LBWS) function, which permits high-speed
sweeping of a band segment.
As the bandwidth is set narrower, the sweep speed
becomes faster, allowing the scope to capture sig-
nals with quicker resolution. The bandwidth can
be set to 50 %, 30 % or 10 % of the full span. The
sweep speed becomes faster by the following
amounts:
50 %: about 2 times faster
30 %: about 3 times faster
10 %: about 10 times faster
NORMAL ÆLBWS-1(50%)Æ
LBWS-2(30%)ÆLBWS-3(10%)ÆNORMAL ......
Advice: When you enter the LBWS mode, the func-
tion keys below the TFT display change.
It is possible to move the sweep position by press-
ing the [F5](W)and [F6](X)key.
If you want to return to normal operation, press
[F6](LBWS)key as needed.
Please note that LBWS can not be used in the FIX
mode. Please use LBWS only in the CTR mode.
j[DISP](DISPLAY)
Press this key to switch the TFT to the “AUDIO
SCOPE/OSCILLOSCOPE” screen.
Press and hold in this key to switch the TFT to the
“WORLD CLOCK” screen.
EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION KEYS ON THE SPECTRUM SCOPE SCREEN
FIX MODE SETUP (LEFT EDGE FREQUENCY)
Press the [MNU] key momentarily to enter the Menu
mode. Select the item which you want to change
by rotating the Main Tuning knob (in this case, the
item will be one of the items in the range from
“SCOPE 112 MAIN FIX 1.8 MHz” to “SCOPE 133
SUB FIX 50MHz”). Then change the setting by ro-
tating the CLAR/VFO-B knob.
When the change is completed, press and hold in
the [MNU] key for 2 seconds to save the change.
If you do not want to save the change, press the
[MNU] key momentarily. The radio will go back to
the previous condition/situation.
There are many setup items in the Menu mode,
and they are grouped for easy recognition; the group
name is displayed at the top left corner of the list
screen. It is usually more convenient if you initially
select the group by rotating the Main Dial, and then
select the item you want.
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SPECTRUM SCOPE
USING THE CTR (CENTER)DISPLAY MODE
It is possible to switch between the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) VFOs. Also, dual display of both VFOs is
available (Upper: Main (VFO-A) and Lower: Sub (VFO-B)).
Also, the LBWS (Limited Band Width Sweep) mode lets you perform a high-speed, high-resolution sweep of a
limited band segment.
1. Press the [F6](CTR/FIX)key to change to the CTR
mode.
2. By pressing [F6](CTR/FIX)key, the CTR mode and
the FIX mode will be toggled alternately. In the CTR
mode, the center frequency (your current operat-
ing frequency) will displayed and the frequency in-
dication located at the mid of the display will be
shown as FREQUENCY.
3. Press the [F2](SPAN)key to select the desired
frequency span to monitor.
By pressing the [F2](SPAN)key, the span will
change as follows.
25 kHz Æ50 kHz Æ100 kHz Æ250 kHz Æ
500 kHz Æ1000 kHz Æ2500 kHz Æ25 kHz .....
4. Press this key to select the attenuation value ac-
cording to current propagation conditions, your
operating frequency and antenna, etc.
0 dB Æ10 dB Æ20 dB Æ0 dB .....
5. Press the [F4](A/B)key to select the desired VFO
to monitor.
6. If you want to display both VFO spectra, press the
[F5](DUAL)key to engage the dual display mode.
The Main (VFO-A) will appear in the upper display
field, and the Sub (VFO-B) will appear in the lower.
When dual display is engaged, if the [F6](STATUS)
key is pressed, the setup status will be indicated
on the screen. When this key is pressed again,
the setup status screen will disappear.
USING THE MARKER
Press the [F1](FUNC)key to show the screen
for setup of the Marker. The indication [F1](FUNC)
will change to [F1](MKR ON/OFF); now press
[F1](MKR ON/OFF)once again, and the Marker
line will be displayed at the center of the screen.
It is possible to change the position of the marker
by pressing the [F2](W)and [F3](X)key. If you
want to center on a strong signal, you can move
the marker to the screen position occupied by
that signal. When the [F5](CF)key is pressed
momentarily (one touch), the marker position will
return to the center.
In order to remove the marker, press the
[F1](MKR ON/OFF)key.
When you want to return to the Spectrum Scope
screen, press the [F7](EXIT)key. If the screen
returns to the previous screen (with the Marker
displayed), the marker will remain on the screen.
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“SPAN” Select
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“CRT/FIX” Select
DUAL DISPLAY MODE
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SPECTRUM SCOPE
Miscellaneous Functions
SEARCHING FOR STRONG SIGNALS
USING THE PEAK SEARCH FEATURE
1. Press the [F1](FUNC)key to show the screen for
setup of the Marker.
2. Press the [F4](P.SRCH)key to move the marker
to the highest peak signal frequency. With each
press the [F4](P.SRCH)key, the Marker will shift
to the strongest signal frequency away from the
current frequency.
USING THE CTR (CENTER)DISPLAY MODE
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“PEAK SEARCH” mode
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“TRACE” mode
CHANGING THE TRACE MODE
1. Press the [F1](FUNC)key to show the screen for
setup of the Marker.
2. Press the [F6](TRACE)key to select the Trace
mode of the Spectrum Scope.
The Trace mode selections are shown below.
NORMAL ÆAVERAGE Æ
PEAK HOLD P ÆNORMAL ......
NORMAL: The real-time signal strength will
be displayed. Normally, you will
want to use this mode.
AVERAGE: The averaged signal strength will
be displayed.
PEAK HOLD P: The signal level will be displayed,
with peak strengths held for a few
seconds.
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QMB MARKER
If the QMB frequency is within the Spectrum Scope
sweep range, the QMB channel’s frequency will be dis-
played on the screen by a white arrow (V).
You may remove the QMB Marker from the screen via
menu item [DISPLAY 020 QMB MARKER], if desired.
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FTDX9000 TFT OPERATION MANUAL
USING THE LBWS (LIMITED BAND WIDTH SWEEP)FUNCTION
LBWS (Limited Band Width Sweep) is a function that sweeps a limited segment of the Spectrum Scope span
without changing the span (bandwidth). As the sweep segment becomes narrower, the speed becomes faster,
and the accuracy and resolution become enhanced.
The bandwidth can be set to 50 %, 30 %, or 10 % of the full span. The sweep speed will increase as follows:
50 %: about 2 times faster, 30 %: about 3 times faster, 10 %: about 10 times faster
SPECTRUM SCOPE
1. By pressing the [F7](CTR/FIX)key repeatedly, the
CTR mode and the FIX mode will be toggled alter-
nately.
2. By pressing the [F2](SPAN)key, you can set the
bandwidth of the span viewed using the Spectrum
Scope.
By pressing the [F2](SPAN)key, the span will
change as follows.
25 kHz Æ50 kHz Æ100 kHz Æ250 kHz Æ
500 kHz Æ1000 kHz Æ2500 kHz Æ25 kHz
......
3. Press the [F3](ATT)key to set the desired attenu-
ation value.
By pressing the [F3](ATT)key, the attenuation will
change as follows.
0 dB Æ10 dB Æ20 dB Æ0 dB ......
4. By pressing the [F6](LBWS)key, the LBWS seg-
ment width will change as follows.
NORMAL ÆLBWS-1(50%)Æ
LBWS-2(30%)ÆLBWS-3(10%)ÆNORMAL ......
5. Press the [F4](A/B)key to select the Main (VFO-
A) or Sub (VFO-B) VFO.
Advice:Please note that the LBWS feature can not
be used in the FIX mode. Please use LBWS only in
the CTR mode.
While using LBWS, it is not possible to switch to the
dual display mode.
Note:The QMB marker will not appear on the screen
while LBWS is engaged.
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“LBWS” Select
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“LBWS” Select
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