Yaesu FTM-500DR User manual

C4FM/FM 144/430MHz
DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
FTM-500DR
FTM-500DE
Operating Manual

Contents
Introduction..................................................... 1
Quick Guide .................................................... 2
Supplied Accessories and Options .............. 3
Basic Operation.............................................. 4
Turning the Transceiver ON .......................... 4
Adjusting the volume ..................................... 5
Adjusting the squelch level............................ 5
Selecting a Frequency Band ......................... 5
Tuning to a Frequency................................... 6
Switch between Main Band and Sub Band... 7
Transmitting................................................... 7
Locking the Keys and DIAL knob .................. 7
Useful Functions ............................................ 8
CFL: Custom Function List........................ 8
PMG (Primary Memory Group) .................. 9
Band Scope ............................................ 10
Memory auto grouping (MAG) function . 10
VFO Band skip function ......................... 10
Memory channel VFO copy ............... 10
Setup Menu List........................................... 11
Switch between Dual receive and
Scope operation with one touch................. 12
Dual Receive ............................................... 12
Scope Screen.............................................. 12
Change the number of channels
displayed during scope operation ............... 12
Search & Go (Short press).......................... 13
Touch & Go (Long press) ............................ 13
Quick Back function .................................... 13
PMG (Primary Memory Group).................... 14
Register the frequency to PMG................... 14
Using PMG function .................................... 14
Unregister the Channel (Frequency)
registered in PMG........................................ 14
Normal Mode (Manual Mode) ..................... 15
Auto Mode ................................................... 15
CFL (Customized Function List) ................. 16
Registration to the Function List.................. 17
Cancel registration in the Function List....... 17
AESS ( Acoustic Enhanced Speaker System ).. 18
Name and function of each component ..... 19
Control Head (front)..................................... 19
Control Head (top) ....................................... 21
Control Head (Left and right side)............... 22
Control Head (rear)......................................22
Main body .................................................... 23
Microphone (SSM-85D) .............................. 24
Display .........................................................26
Descriptions of Main Screens ..................... 28
About this manual ........................................ 30
Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read)........ 31
Installing the Radio ...................................... 33
About the antenna........................................33
Connection of Antenna and Power Cables .. 33
Installing the Transceiver/Microphone ........ 34
Install the main body using the
supplied bracket ..........................................34
Using the optional Dash Mount Bracket
“MMB-103”...................................................34
Using the optional Swing Head kit
“SJMK-500”.................................................34
Using a Micro SD Memory Card.................. 36
Mounting and Dismounting
microSD Memory Card................................36
Formatting a Micro SD Memory Card ......... 36
Functions to use as needed ........................ 37
Selecting the Communication Mode........... 37
Fixing the Communication Mode ................ 38
Changing the Transmit Power Level ...........38
Setting the Skip Band..................................39
Changing the Frequency Step.....................39
Change the frequency display color
of the operation band ..................................39
Using the convenient Digital C4FM features ... 40
About the Digital Group ID (DG-ID) feature 40
Communicating with the DG-ID feature...... 40
Repeater Operation ...................................... 43
Using the Memory ........................................ 44
Writting to memory ......................................44
Recall memory (There are two ways) ......... 45
Copy memory channel information to VFO ... 46
Recall only memories in the same
frequency band (Band) using the memory
auto grouping (MAG) function ..................... 47
Edit memory ................................................ 48
Recalling the Home Channels.....................50
Changing the Home Channel Frequency....50
Split Memory ............................................... 51
Scanning Function ....................................... 52
VFO Scan / Memory Scan .......................... 52
Setting the Receive Operation
When Scanning Stops................................. 52
Skip Memory Channels ............................... 53
Programmable Memory scan (PMS)...........53
Convenience Features ................................. 54
Bluetooth®Operation...................................54
VOX Operation ............................................56
Dual Receive Function ................................60
Using the Voice Recorder ........................... 61
GPS Function ..............................................64
WIRES-X function .......................................64
APRS (Automatic Packet
Reporting System) function.........................64
Tone squelch feature................................... 65
Digital Code squelch (DCS) feature............ 65
New PAGER (EPCS) feature.......................65
Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature............. 65
Using Setup Menu ........................................ 66
Tables of Setup Menu Operations............... 67
Restoring to Defaults (Reset)...................... 74
Text input screen .......................................... 75
Specifications ............................................... 76
YAESU LIMITED WARRANTY ...................... 78

1
Introduction
Features of the Yaesu FTM-500DR/DE Transceiver.
mEquipped with a front speaker. The AESS dual speaker system uses the main body
speaker in combination the front panel speaker to provide clear audio quality and
spacious 3D sound.
mTotal audio output is 9W (3W: main body, 6W: control head) High sound quality, loud
speakers.
mThe latest operating system E2O-IV (Easy to Operate-IV) affords a new operating
feeling with dual mobile “Touch & Go” and “Search & Go” functions.
mThe Primary Memory Group Activity Monitor (PMG) function can register up to 5
channels with the receive frequencies of the VFO or memory channels by simply
pressing and holding the key. Press the key to scan the registered fre-
quencies and display the reception status (signal strength) in a real time bar graph.
mDigital communication using Yaesu (C4FM (Quaternary FSK) system)
mSimultaneous reception of two separate frequencies, on different bands, or within the
same band (V+V/U+U/V+U/U+V).
mEquipped with AMS (Automatic Mode Select) feature that automatically selects the
analog FM or the C4FM digital modes, according to the signal of the other station.
mThe DG-ID (Digital Group ID) feature, and the Group Monitor (GM) feature enable
automatically locating, and communicating with other stations that are within contact
range and have the matching DG-ID number, (Group ID number from 00 to 99).
mThe 2.4-inch High-Resolution QVGA Full-Color TFT Display shows the communica-
tion status and settings of the FTM-500DR/DE in a straightforward manner, achieving
excellent operability.
m
Swing head function allows adjusting the control head angle upward by about 20 degrees.
mThe Custom Function List (CFL) can be personalized by registering frequently used
functions (up to 8) from the 127 items Setup Menu.
mMemory Channel Band Auto Grouping (MAG). The memory channels are automati-
cally categorized in each band, so that memory channels can be easily and quickly
recalled.
mVFO band skip function can be set to hide the unused bands.
mHigh-resolution band scope that displays 61 channels
mThe Super DX function temporarily increases the receiver sensitivity.
mWide-band reception (108 MHz to 999.99 MHz) (USA Cellular Blocked)
mBuilt-in GPS unit permits display of the current location and heading information
m
Equipped with Bluetooth®function as standard. Supports hands-free communication
using the optional Bluetooth®headset SSM-BT10 or a commercially available product.
mLarge-capacity 1104 memory channels
mHeavy Duty-Heat Sink with FACC (Funnel Air-Convection Conductor)
mWiRES-X Portable Digital Node or Fixed Node with HRI-200
mEquipped with digital GM (Group Monitor) function
mReady for APRS®communication with world standard 1200 / 9600bps AX25 modem
mCompatible with microSD memory cards
Thank you for purchasing the FTM-500DR/DE Transceiver. We urge you to read this manual in its entirety, and
also the Advance Manual (available for download on the Yaesu website), to gain a full understanding of the
amazing capability of the exciting new FTM-500DR/DE Transceiver.
WIRES-X, GM function and APRS instruction manuals are not included in the product package. They are
available and may be downloaded from the Yaesu.com website.

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Turn the Power ON
Press and hold the [POWER(LOCK)]
switch.
Input the Call sign
When turning the power ON for the first
time after purchasing, input the call sign of
your own station.
Input call sign may be changed from Setup
Menu [120 CALLSIGN].
1. When turning the power ON for the
first time after purchasing, the call sign
input screen will be displayed.
Please enter
Your CALLSIGN
(Max 10 letters)
Press the FUNC knob
2. Press the FUNC knob (upper right).
3. Input the call sign.
Touch the characters on the screen, or
rotate the FUNC knob to select each
character and then press the FUNC
knob.
: to move the cursor to the right.
: to move the cursor to the left.
: change to the numeric and symbol
input
: to delete character to left of cursor
See “Text input screen” on page 75
to input a call sign.
4. Repeat step 3 to input the remaining
call sign characters.
5. Press and hold the FUNC knob to con-
clude inputting.
The power is turned OFF once and
then turned on automatically. Normal
operation (VFO Mode) screen will be
displayed.
Select the Operating Band
Press the key.
Tune the frequency
Rotate the DIAL knob.
Adjust the volume
Rotate the VOL/SQL knob to adjust the
volume to a comfortable level.
Adjust the squelch setting
The squelch level may be adjusted to mute
the background noise when no signal is
received.
1. Press the VOL/SQL knob.
2. Rotate the VOL/SQL knob to adjust
the squelch to a level at which the
background noise is muted.
*When the squelch level is increased,
the noise is more likely to be silenced,
but it may become more difficult to re-
ceive weak signals.
3. Press the VOL/SQL knob again or wait
for about 3 seconds to complete the
adjustment.
Select the communication mode
In the factory settings, the communication
mode automatically corresponds to the
signal being received.
* Press the key or touch the mode
area on the display to manually select
the communication mode.
Transmit/Receive Signals
Talk into the microphone while holding the
PTT switch on the side. Release the PTT
switch to return to receive.
Set the Bluetooth®function
The FTM-500DR/DE is equipped with the
Bluetooth function. To use a Bluetooth
headset, refer to “Bluetooth®Operation”
on page 54 for setting.
Quick Guide

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Supplied Accessories and Options
Supplied Accessories
• DTMF microphone SSM-85D
• DC power cable (with fuse attached)
• Bracket for main body
• Spare fuse (15A)
• Operating Manual (This Manual)
If any item is missing, contact the dealer from which you purchased the transceiver.
Available Options
• Swing Head Kit SJMK-500
• Dash Mount Bracket MMB-103
• Control Cable 20ft (6m) CT-132
• Mic Extension Kit 10ft (3m) for SSM-85D and MH-42C6J MEK-5
• WIRES-X Connection Cable kit SCU-58
• Voice Guide Unit FVS-2
• DTMF Microphone SSM-85D
• Microphone MH-42C6J
• Bluetooth®Headset SSM-BT10
• High-Power External Speaker MLS-100

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Basic Operation
Turning the Transceiver ON
1. Press and hold the POWER (LOCK) switch to turn the transceiver ON / OFF.
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Press and hold
zInputting the call sign
1. The first time the transceiver is turned ON after it is pur-
chased; input your own call sign.
2. Press the FUNC knob to proceed to the call sign input
screen.
• When the transceiver is subsequently turned ON, the
opening screen appears followed by the frequency
screen.
• The input call sign may be changed from the Setup
Menu [121 CALLSIGN].
3. Touch or rotate the FUNC knob, then press it to select
each character.
Please enter
Your CALLSIGN
(Max 10 letters)
Press the FUNC knob
: to move the cursor to the right.
: to move the cursor to the left.
: change to the numeric and symbol input
: delete the character left of the cursor
Up to 10 characters (letters, numbers, and a hyphen) can be entered.
4. Repeat step 3 to input the remaining call sign characters.
5. Press and hold the FUNC knob to conclude inputting.
Normal operating (VFO Mode) screen will be displayed.

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Adjusting the volume
1. Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
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Adjust the volume for
Main Band (upper)
Adjust the volume for
Sub Band (lower)
Adjusting the squelch level
Annoying noises can be muted when a signal cannot be detected. Normally, use the fac-
tory settings, but adjust the squelch if noise is harsh.
1. Press the VOL/SQL knob, and then rotate the FUNC knob to adjust to a level at
which the background noise is muted.
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Adjust the squelch level
for Main Band (upper)
Adjust the squelch level
for Sub Band (lower)
• appears on the display.
• Adjustment is possible for Main band and Sub band.
2. After the adjustment, press the VOL/SQL knob again, or do nothing for about 3 sec-
onds, the SQL meter will return to the VOL meter.
When the squelch level is increased, the noise is more likely to be silenced, but it may become
more difficult to receive weak signals.
Selecting a Frequency Band
Press the key to select the desired frequency band.
AIR Band 108MHz - 137MHz
144MHz Band 137MHz - 174MHz
VHF Band 174MHz - 400MHz
430MHz Band 400MHz - 480MHz
UHF Band
480MHz - 999.995MHz
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•With the “band skip function”, specific bands may be selected to be used. Even when the
band skip is set so that some frequencies cannot be selected, frequently used frequencies
can be recalled by saving them into the memory channels before setting band skip.
•In the VFO mode, press and hold the key rotate the FUNC knob to select the
band to set press the FUNC knob to select the band rotate the FUNC knob to select
“ON” (selectable) or “OFF” (not selectable)

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Tuning to a Frequency
Press the key to select the desired frequency band.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired frequency.
AIR Band 108MHz - 137MHz
144MHz Band 137MHz - 174MHz
VHF Band 174MHz - 400MHz
430MHz Band 400MHz - 480MHz
UHF Band 480MHz - 999.995MHz
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zKeyboard frequency entry (Direct Input)
1. Press and hold the DIAL knob, to display the
frequency input screen.
Or press the FUNC knob [KEYPAD] press the
FUNC knob.
2. The leftmost digit will blink, then turn the DIAL knob
to select the first digit.
3. Press the DIAL knob, the second-row digit will blink.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the second digit.
5. Repeat the same operation to select additional digits.
Then press and hold the DIAL knob to conclude the
input and confirm the frequency.
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KEYPAD
SQL
RPT-R
DTMF
SCAN
OFF
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTOARS
TONE 100.0
APRS OFF
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While entering a frequency using the keyboard, the entry may be canceled by
pressing the key.
zChange the frequency rapidly (MHz up/down function)
Press the DIAL knob, to blink the MHz digit.
Change the frequency in 1MHz steps by turning the DIAL knob while it is blinking.
In this case, change the frequency within the range of 108MHz to 999.995MHz
regardless of the band. Operation will be within the band that includes the input
frequency.
See below for details on operating bands.
108MHz-137MHz →AMmode*
137MHz-174MHz →DigitalorFMmode
174MHz-300MHz →FMmode*
300MHz-320MHz(forUSA:336MHz) →AMmode*
320MHz(forUSA:336MHz)-400MHz →FMmode*
400MHz-480MHz →DigitalorFMmode
480MHz-999.995MHz →FMmode*
*Change to AM or FM mode in the Set Menu [16 RX MODE].

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zThe numeric keys on microphone
Press the numeric keys “0” to “9” to enter the frequency.
Example: To input 145.520 MHz
[1]
[4] [5] [5] [2]
Example: To input 430.000 MHz
[4]
[3] [Press and hold any numeric key]
While entering a frequency using the numeric keys, the
entry may be canceled by pressing PTT.
Switch between Main Band and Sub Band
The two operational bands are displayed on the top and bottom of the touch
screen. The upper display band can transmit.
Press the microphone [P1] key (factory default) to
transmit on the SUB Band frequency (at the bottom of
the screen).
Each time the key is pressed, the operating band
switches between “Upper” and “Lower”.
The upper display is called the “Main band”, and the
lower display is called the “Sub band”.
Transmitting
1. While pressing and holding PTT, speak into the microphone.
2. Release the PTT to return to receive.
•If the PTT switch is pressed when a frequency other than
the amateur ham radio band is selected, an alarm tone
(beep) will be emitted, “TX PROHIBIT” appears on the
display, and transmit is disabled.
•If transmission is continued for a long period, the transceiver
overheats, and the high temperature protection function
is activated. As a result, the transmitting power level is
automatically set to Low Power. If transmission continues
while the high temperature protection function is active, the
transceiver will be forcibly returned to the receive mode.
Locking the Keys and DIAL knob
1. Press the switch, “LOCK” is shown on the
display for one second, the “ ” icon appears on
the display, and then the keys and DIAL knob are
locked.
Press the switch again, “UNLOCK” will be
shown on the Display and the keys and the DIAL
knob are unlocked.
The “ ” icon disappears.
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The PTT switch and the VOL/SQL knob cannot be locked.
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Useful Functions
CFL: Custom Function List ................................................ page 16
From 127 items of the Setup Menu, frequently used functions in the Function List can
be registered and then recalled by simply pressing the FUNC knob. The Function
List screen displays the registered functions and current settings in an easy-to-read
form, so you can immediately select and use the function. By default, 10 functions
are registered in the Custom Function List. Up to 8 frequently used functions can be
registered and customized in the Function List.
Setup Menu
(127 items)
2
3
4
LCD BRIGHTNESS
FREQUENCY COLOR
BAND SCOPE
1FREQUENCY INPUT >
DISPLAY
Function List
(Up to 8 items)
Press and hold the FUNC knob Press the FUNC key
to register
KEYPAD
SQL
RPT-R
DTMF
SCAN
OFF
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTO
OFF
ARS
APRS
TONE 100.0
Press and hold
the FUNC knob
Press the
FUNC knob
The “KEYPAD” and “HOME CH” displayed at the
top of the screen cannot be changed.
zRegistration to the Custom Function List
Press and hold the FUNC knob to display the set-
up menu, select the item to be registered with the
FUNC knob, then press and hold the FUNC knob.
Select the list position to register the setup item
with the FUNC knob, and then press the FUNC
knob to register it in the setup menu.
zUse the Function List
Press the FUNC knob to display the function list
screen, and select the function to be used with
the FUNC knob or touch it on the screen.
By pressing the FUNC knob, you can execute
functions or change settings.
zCancel registration to Function List
On the function list screen, select the function
to cancel with the FUNC knob or touch it on the
screen.
Press and hold the key to cancel the regis-
tration.
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Press and hold: to register in the
function list
Turn the FUNC knob to select,
then press the FUNC knob.
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Press: to recall
Turn the FUNC knob to select,
then press the
FUNC
knob.
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Press and hold:
to cancel registration

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PMG (Primary Memory Group) .............................................. page 14
The PMG function that displays the receive status of registered channels in a bar
graph allows registration of up to 5 channels by pressing and holding the key
for the current display frequency of either the VFO or the memory channel. The PMG
screen can be switched to auto mode or manual mode by press and hold the DIAL
knob.
PMG channels are continuously scanned in auto mode. If a signal is received on
other than the current channel, the frequency will automatically blink and dual re-
ceive will occur. When the signal disappears or the screen is touched, PMG scan-
ning resumes. When operating on a blinking frequency (channel), touch and hold
the blinking frequency to switch it to the operating channel
Current Frequency
(VFO or Memory Channel)
PMG Screen
(Auto Mode)
to call up
Press the
[PMG PW] key
to return
Auto mode scans and receives simultaneously
on channels with signals.
zRegister the frequency to PMG
Display the frequency of the VFO or memory
channel, then press and hold the key.
The frequency is registered in PMG.
zDisplay the PMG screen
Press the key to display the PMG
screen.
Press and hold the DIAL knob to switch
between Auto Mode and Manual Mode.
Auto Mode:
Scan and receive simultaneously on chan-
nels with signals.
When there is no signal, scanning is re-
sumed and the receive status is displayed in
real time.
Manual Mode:
It is fixed to the channel selected by the
DIAL knob, and when there is a signal, the
received audio is output.
When there is no signal on the selected
channel, it scans and displays the receive
status of other channels in real time. (Even
if there is a signal on another channel, the
received audio is not output.)
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Press and hold: Register
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Press: Recall or exit PMG
Rotate the FUNC knob to select
Press and hold the DIAL
knob to switch
Auto Mode / Manual Mode
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Press and hold: Unregister
zCancel the frequency registered in PMG
Select a channel on the PMG screen
and press and hold the key.

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Band Scope .......................................................................... page 12
The receive status (signal strength) of the channels before and after the current fre-
quency can be displayed as a bar graph, whether in VFO mode or in memory mode.
Press the key to display the band scope
screen. When the desired channel is set to the
center with the DIAL knob, the received audio is
played.
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Rotate the DIAL knob to select the channel
Press: Displays the band scope
Memory auto grouping (MAG) function ............................ page 47
Memory channels can be automatically grouped and recalled for each band.
Press the key in memory mode.
In the memory mode, each time the key is
pressed, only memory channels of the specified
frequency band are automatically recalled as a
group, as shown below:
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Press: Select the band to display
in memory mode
All memory channels
（AIR Band）
108MHz - 137MHz
memory channel
137MHz-174MHz
memory channel
400MHz-480MHz
memory channel
174MHz - 400MHz
480 MHz - 999.995MHz
memory channel
VFO Band skip function ..................................................... page 39
Bands that are not normally used can be skipped when the key is pressed.
In VFO mode, press and hold the key,
select the band you want to set with the FUNC
knob, and press the FUNC knob.
Then turn the FUNC knob to set “ON” (selectable)
/ “OFF” (not selectable).
You can still recall from All Memory Channels
a frequency that is saved in the band set to be
skipped.
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Turn DIAL to select a band
Press
DIAL
to select ON/OFF
Press and hold: Display the band
select screen
Memory channel VFO copy ............................................. page 46
Transfers the recalled memory channel to the VFO with one-touch operation.
Press and hold the key while recalling a
memory channel to transfer the memory channel
information to the VFO and switch to VFO mode.
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Press and hold: Copy to VFO
in memory mode

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Setup Menu List
Frequently used items from the below 127 Setup Menu types, can be registered to the
Function List. (See page 16) The gray Setting items are registered in the Func-
tion List by factory default. See page 66 for detail information on the Setup Menu.
DISPLAY
1 FREQUENCY INPUT (Fixed)
2 LCD BRIGHTNESS
3 FREQUENCY COLOR
4 BAND SCOPE
5 LOCATION INFO
6 COMPASS
7 DISPLAY MODE
TX
8 TX POWER
9 AMS TX MODE
10 MIC GAIN
11 VOX
12 AUTO DIALER
13 TOT
14 DIGITAL VW
RX
15 FM BANDWIDTH
16 RX MODE
17 SUB BAND
18 AUDIO EQUALIZER
MEMORY
19 HOME CH (Fixed)
20 MEMORY LIST
21 MEMORY LIST MODE
22 PMG
CONFIG
23 BEEP
24 BAND SKIP
25 RPT ARS
26 RPT SHIFT
27 RPT SHIFT FREQ
28 RPT REVERSE
29 MIC PROGRAM KEY
30 DATE&TIME ADJUST
31 DATE&TIME FORMAT
32 TIME ZONE
33 STEP
34 CLOCK TYPE
35 UNIT
36 APO
37 GPS DATUM
38 GPS DEVICE
39 GPS LOG
AUDIO
40 RECORDING
41 REC/STOP
42 FRONT SP MUTE
SIGNALING
43 DTMF
44 DTMF MEMORY
45 SQL TYPE
46 TONE SQL FREQ / DCS CODE
47 SQL EXPANSION
48 PAGER CODE
49 PR FREQUENCY
50 BELL RINGER
51 WX ALERT
SCAN
52 SCAN
53 DUAL RCV MODE
54 DUAL RX INTRVAL
55 PRIORITY REVERT
56 SCAN RESUME
DIGITAL
57 DIGITAL POPUP
58 LOCATION SERVICE
59 STANDBY BEEP
GM
60 DP-ID LIST
61 RANGE RINGER
62 RADIO ID
63 LOG LIST
WIRES-X
64 RPT/WIRES FREQ
65 SEARCH SETUP
66 EDIT CATEGORYTAG
67 DELETE ROOM/NODE
68 WIRES DG-ID
DATA
69 COM PORT
70 DATA BAND
71 DATA SPEED
72 DATA SQL
APRS
73 APRS DESTINATION
74 APRS FILTER
75 APRS MSG TEXT
76 APRS MODEM
77 APRS MUTE
78 APRS POPUP
79 APRS RINGER
80 APRS RINGER (CS)
81 APRS TX DELAY
82 APRS UNITS
83 BEACON INFO
84 BEACON STATUSTXT
85 BEACON TX SET
86 DIGI PATH
87 DIGI PATH 1
88 DIGI PATH 2
89 DIGI PATH 3
90 DIGI PATH 4
91 DIGI PATH FULL 1
92 DIGI PATH FULL 2
93 CALLSIGN (APRS)
94 MESSAGE GROUP
95 MESSAGE REPLY
96 MY POSITION SET
97 MY POSITION
98 MY SYMBOL
99 POSITION COMMENT
100 SmartBeaconing
101 SORT FILTER
102 VOICE ALERT
103 STATION LIST
104 MESSAGE LIST
105 BEACON TX SELECT
106 BEACON TX
SD CARD
107 BACKUP
108 MEMORY INFO
109 FORMAT
OPTION
111 Bluetooth
112 VOICE MEMORY
(Requires FVS-2)
113 FVS REC
114 TRACK SELECT
115 FVS PLAY
116 FVS STOP
117 FVS CLEAR
118 VOICE GUIDE
CLONE
119 This Other
120 Other This
RESET
121 CALLSIGN
122 MEMORY CH RESET
123 APRS RESET
124 CONFIG SET
125 CONFIG RECALL
126 SOFTWARE VERSION
127 FACTORY RESET

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Switch between Dual receive and Scope operation with one touch
Dual receive and Scope operations are switched each time the
key is pressed.
The center frequency or memory channel can be changed by turning the DIAL
knob.
In VFO Mode, press and then turn the DIAL knob to select the frequency in
1MHz increments.
In Memory Mode, press and then turn the DIAL knob to select in 10 channel steps.
Dual Receive Scope Screen
Dual Receive
• In Dual receive, both Main and Sub frequencies are received at the same time,
and the volume is adjusted with each VOL/SQL knob.
Switch the Main and Sub frequencies with the key.
Scope Screen
• Scope operation allows monitoring other frequencies on the Sub-display while
receiving the Main frequency.
The status (strengths) of the signals in the upper and lower frequency channels
(61CH or 31CH), or memory channels (21CH or 11CH) are displayed on the
Scope Bar graph, centered on the current operating channel.
Change the number of channels displayed during scope operation
• Press and hold the FUNC knob Touch [4 BAND SCOPE] Rotate the FUNC
knob to select the setting.

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Search & Go (Short press)
• Touch on the Scope screen, Bar graph to access SUB VFO dual receive.
Touch & Go (Long press)
• Long touch on the Scope screen Bar graph to rewrite the Main VFO.
• On the Dual Receive screen, long touch on the blinking area to rewrite the Main VFO.
• On the scope screen, long touch on the frequency area to display the frequency
input screen.
Touch the bar
Touch to return to the previous screen
Scope Screen
Dual Receive on the
scope screen
Dual Receive at the frequency
touched on the Bar graph
Scope Screen
Change operation to, VFO mode
or, Memory mode
Long touch the bar
Scope Screen
Switch to the frequency
of the long-touched bar
Long touch the
blinking area
Switch to the frequency
of the long-touched
blinking area
Dual Receive on the
scope screen
Scope Screen Scope Screen
Scope Screen
Long touch the
frequency area
Display the frequency
input screen
Frequency input Screen
Quick Back function
• When tuning from the current operating frequency to another frequency, press-
ing the key within 5 seconds will automatically return to the previous fre-
quency. (Does not work with PMG.)

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PMG (Primary Memory Group)
PMG Function
The PMG function allows the status of multiple channels to be displayed in
real time on the Bar Graph, while listening to the Receive Channel. In manual
mode, turn the DIAL knob to select the Receive Channel, and also observe
the status of other channels on the Bar Graph.
Register the frequency to PMG
• Press and hold the key to register the current
frequency in PMG.
• Up to 5 channels can be registered in PMG.
Up to 5 channels can be registered in PMG. When
registering more than five Frequencies, older frequencies
will be deleted in order from PMG.
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• Press and hold the key on the PMG operation screen, then rotate
the DIAL knob, to change the registered frequency.
To return to the PMG operation screen, use one of the following methods:
Returns to the frequency before change Press the key or key.
Register the changed frequency and return Press and hold the key.
Using PMG function: Press the key
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Channel from the
Channels registered in PMG.
•If there are no registered Channels in PMG, the PMG screen will not be displayed
even if the key is pressed.
•To adjust the squelch during PMG operation, press the VOL/SQL knob for the Main
Band and turn it. The adjustment is reflected in all channels registered in PMG.
When receiving simultaneously on the PMG screen, the squelch on the upper screen
is adjusted with the VOL/SQL knob for the Main Band, and the squelch on the lower
screen is adjusted with the VOL/SQL knob for the Sub Band.
•Press the frequency display (digital mode only) on the upper screen to display the
compass with the distance and direction to the other station. Press the compass
display to return to the PMG screen.
Unregister the Channel (Frequency) registered in PMG
1. Select the channel (frequency) to be unregistered by rotating the DIAL knob.
2. Press and hold the key to cancel the registration.
Cancel all frequency (channels) registered in PMG.
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob [22 PMG] [PMG CLEAR].
2. Press the FUNC knob.

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Press and hold
Press and hold
the DIAL knob
Switch between
Auto Mode and
Manual Mode.
Normal Mode (Manual Mode)
• Displays the current received signal in orange.
• Displays historical received signal strengths in gray (Press the DIAL knob to reset).
• Press the blinking area of the screen during Dual Receive, Dual Receive will be canceled and the
original PMG function will be restored.
Auto Mode
• While in Dual Receive, the new signal frequency blinks on the Bar Graph. When there is no signal,
receive automatically returns to the original PMG function.
• Press the blinking area of the screen during Dual Receive, Dual Receive will be canceled and the
original PMG function will be restored.
When the signal disappears, returns to PMG
screen automatically.
Touch the blinking area to return to PMG screen.
Channels for which Dual Receive is canceled by touching the screen will not
automatically become Dual Receive until the signal is lost and a new signal is received.
In addition, changes in signal strength due to movement may be interpreted as new
signals, and canceled signals may be immediately received again at the same time. In
this case, press and hold the DIAL knob to switch to Manual Mode.
*Other operations are the same as manual mode.
New signal in the
other channel
Dual Receive
automatically
Touch the
blinking area
Long Touch
the bar
Rotate the
DIAL knob
Touch the bar
Dual receive at the
frequency touched
on the bar
Return to PMG
screen
Switch to the frequency of
the long touch on the bar
Long Touch the
blinking area
Rotate the DIAL knob
to select the desired
Channel
Switch to the frequency of the
long touch on the blinking area
The currently selected
channel is displayed with
a wide bar graph.
Signals are
displayed
in the order
entered.
Press and hold the DIAL knob while the PMG function is operating to enter PMG Auto
Mode. PMG Auto Mode automatically starts Dual Receive when a new signal is received on
another channel while the current Operating Channel is being received. In PMG Auto Mode,
automatically listen to the new signal that appears on another channel in Duel Receive while
also receiving the current Operating Channel, without looking at the screen.
White
Orange
: Manual Mode
: Auto Mode
Line under the bar graph

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CFL (Customized Function List)
Easily operate frequently used functions by calling them from the function list with one-
touch operation of the FUNC knob. You can view the list of registered priority functions
and the setting status at a glance, and you can execute the function or change the set-
ting just by selecting and pressing with the FUNC knob.
The following functions are registered in the function list by factory default, but you can
register up to 8 frequently used functions from 127 setup menu types (see page 66)
and customize the list to suit your usage.
KEYPAD
SQL
RPT-R
DTMF
SCAN
OFF
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTOARS
OFFAPRS
TONE 100.0
Displays the frequency
or memory channel
number input screen.
Recall HOME channel
The function works for
the items displayed in
orange.
Grayed out items are
currently unavailable.
Change the settings for
items displayed in white.
Displays the current
setting value
Function List display example (factory default setting)
1 FREQUENCY INPUT (FIXED)19 HOME CH (FIXED)
52 SCAN 8 TX POWER
45 SQL TYPE 25 RPT ARS
28 RPT REVERSE 46 TONE SQL FRQ / DCS CODE
43 DTMF 76 APRS MODEM
NOTE: The “KEYPAD” and “HOME CH” displayed at the top of the screen cannot be
changed.
Use the Function List
1. Press the
FUNC
knob.
2. Touch the desired function.
Or rotate the
FUNC
knob to select the desired function,
and then press the
FUNC
knob.
zClose the Function List
1. To return to the normal operation screen, press the
key or PTT switch.
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KEYPAD
SQL
RPT-R
DTMF
SCAN
OFF
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTOARS
TONE 100.0
APRS OFF

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Registration to the Function List
1. Press and hold the
FUNC
knob.
The Setup Menu screen is displayed.
2. Rotate the
FUNC
knob to select the item to be regis-
tered in the Function List.
2
3
4
MAX
1
DISPLAY
LCD BRIGHTNESS
FREQUENCY COLOR
BAND SCOPE
FREQUENCY INPUT >
3. Press and hold the
FUNC
knob.
The Function List screen appears, and the selected
function name flashes.
NOTE: The “KEYPAD” and “HOME CH” displayed at the top
of the screen cannot be changed.
KEYAPD
SQL
RPT-R
DTMF
BRIGHTNESS
OFF
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTOARS
TONE
APRS OFF
100.0
Write to FUNCTION MENU
4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the location to register.
RPT-R
DTMF
OFF
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTOARS
TONE
APRS OFF
KEYAPD
SQL
100.0
Write to FUNCTION MENU
BRIGHTNESS
5. Press the FUNC knob.
• The function is registered in the selected location and
the Function List is changed.
• If a location that has already been registered is select-
ed, that item will be overwritten.
RPT-R
OFF
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTOARS
TONE 100.0
APRS OFF
KEYAPD
SQL
BRIGHTNESS
Cancel registration in the Function List
1. Press the
FUNC
knob.
The Function List screen is displayed.
2. Rotate the
FUNC
knob to select the registered item to
cancel.
NOTE: The “KEYPAD” and “HOME CH” displayed at the top
of the screen cannot be changed.
RPT-R
DTMF
OFF
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTOARS
TONE
APRS OFF
MAX
BRIGHTNESS
KEYAPD
SQL
100.0
3. Press and hold the key.
The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK] and press the
FUNC knob.
The item will be deleted and the list item will be blank.
RPT-R
DTMF
OFF
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTOARS
TONE
APRS OFF
MAX
BRIGHTNESS
KEYAPD
SQL
100.0

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AESS (Acoustic Enhanced Speaker System)
The phase adaptation speaker system AESS (Acoustic Enhancement Speaker System)
is generated conjointly by the main-unit speaker and the front speaker. By varying the
phase, output balance, and frequency characteristics of the front and main speaker out-
put, AESS achieves clear, high-fidelity audio that reduces fatigue even when used for
sustained communications.
1. Press and hold the VOL/SQL (MAIN) knob.
Or press and hold the FUNCknob→select[18 AUDIO
EQUALIZER].
2. Press the FUNC knob.
3. Rotate the FUNC knob to set the sound quality of the
front speaker.
OFF :Standard sound quality without AESS
FLAT :
Use AESS without changing sound quality
HI PITCH :Emphasizes high frequencies
LO PITCH :Emphasizes low frequencies
BPF :Attenuates high and low frequencies
4. Press the FUNC knob.
5. Similarly, rotate the FUNC knob to select each item of
“REAR TONE”, “REAR OUT” and “AESS PHASE”, then
press the FUNC knob.
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6. Rotate the FUNC knob and refer to the table below to select settings.
7. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return
to normal operation.
While AESS is enabled, the volume of the MAIN band and SUB band cannot be adjusted
individually. Turning the VOL/SQL knob on the MAIN side (upper left) changes the volume of
the MAIN band and SUB band simultaneously.
FRONT TONE
OFF Standard sound quality without AESS
(When set to OFF, only “REAR OUT” cannot be set.)
FLAT Use AESS without changing sound quality
HI PITCH Emphasizes high frequencies
LO PITCH Emphasizes low frequencies
BPF Attenuates high and low frequencies
REAR TONE
FLAT Use AESS without changing sound quality
HI PITCH Emphasizes high frequencies
LO PITCH Emphasizes low frequencies
BPF Attenuates high and low frequencies
1kHz Cuts high frequencies above 1kHz
700Hz Cuts high frequencies above 700Hz
REAR OUT
0% - 100% Output level of the main body speaker
AESS PHASE
OFF Use AESS without changing the time delay
1.25ms - 20.00ms Sets the time delay between the audio output of the control
head speaker and the main unit speaker.