Yaesu FTM-500DR User manual

FTM-500DR
FTM-500DE

Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature .................................................... 6
About the Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature ...................................................... 6
Registering the DP-ID to a DR-2X digital repeater ............................................ 6
DR-2X Remote Control Feature ......................................................................... 6
Registering the DP-ID of other stations .............................................................. 6
Deleting a registered DP-ID ............................................................................... 8
Communicating with specified stations in the Analog FM mode . 9
Selecting the squelch type in the analog FM mode ............................................ 9
Tone squelch feature ............................................................................................. 10
Setting CTCSS Tone frequency ....................................................................... 10
Searching for the CTCSS Tone transmitted by the other Station .................... 10
Digital Code Squelch (DCS) feature .................................................................... 11
Setting the DCS CODE .................................................................................... 11
Searching for the DCS Code Used by the Other Station ................................. 11
New Two-Tone CTCSS Pager Function .............................................................. 12
Using the Pager Function ................................................................................. 12
Setting the Code for this Station ....................................................................... 12
Receiving “Pager Code” calls from a Remote Station (Standby Operation) ... 13
Notification of a Call from a Remote Station by the Bell Function ................. 13
Convenient memory function .......................................................... 14
Programmable Memory Channel Scan (PMS) ................................................... 14
Registering to the Programmable Memory Channels ...................................... 14
Performing Programmable Memory Channel Scan ......................................... 14
Receiving Weather Broadcast Channels ............................................................ 15
Assigning the “WX” function to a programmable key on the microphone ....... 15
Recalling the weather channels ....................................................................... 15
Listening with weather alert .............................................................................. 15
DTMF Operation ................................................................................ 16
Registering the DTMF memory ....................................................................... 16
Setting the auto dialer function ......................................................................... 16
Transmitting DTMF code automatically using DTMF memory ........................ 16
Manually Transmitting the DTMF Code ........................................................... 16
Using the GPS Function ................................................................... 17
Positioning Using GPS .......................................................................................... 17
Smart Navigation Function ................................................................................... 18
Real-Time Navigation Function ........................................................................ 18
Backtrack Function ........................................................................................... 18
Saving GPS Information (GPS Log Function) ................................................... 20
Checking Tracks on Your PC ........................................................................... 20
GPS Screen Information and Operation ............................................................. 21
Measuring the altitude ........................................................................................... 22
Contents

Functions used as needed ............................................................... 23
Timer / Clock function ........................................................................................... 23
Using the lap timer ............................................................................................ 23
Using the countdown timer ............................................................................... 24
Using the Voice Guide unit FVS-2 ....................................................................... 25
Mounting the voice guide unit “FVS-2” ............................................................. 25
Using the voice memory ....................................................................................... 26
Setting the voice memory operation ................................................................. 26
Recording the receive audio ............................................................................. 27
Replaying the recorded audio .......................................................................... 27
Selecting the track ............................................................................................ 27
Erasing the recorded audio .............................................................................. 27
Voice announcement of the operating frequency ............................................. 28
Setting the announce function operation ......................................................... 28
Voice announcement of the operating frequency ............................................ 29
Copying the Radio Data to another Transceiver ............................................... 30
Connecting an external device ........................................................ 31
Connecting to a computer .................................................................................... 31
Transmitting GPS location information ............................................................. 32
Using the transceiver for packet communications ........................................... 33
Updating the transceiver firmware ...................................................................... 35
Setup Menu ........................................................................................ 36
Setup Menu Operation .......................................................................................... 36
Tables of Setup Menu Operations ................................................... 37
Setup Menu Operations .................................................................... 45
DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................45
1 FREQUENCY INPUT......................................................................................45
2 LCD BRIGHTNESS.........................................................................................45
3 FREQUENCY COLOR....................................................................................45
4 BAND SCOPE.................................................................................................45
5 LOCATION INFO.............................................................................................45
6 COMPASS.......................................................................................................46
7 DISPLAY MODE..............................................................................................46
TX ...............................................................................................................................47
8 TX POWER .....................................................................................................47
9 AMS TX MODE ...............................................................................................47
10 MIC GAIN ......................................................................................................47
11 VOX ...............................................................................................................47
12 AUTO DIALER...............................................................................................48
13 TOT................................................................................................................48
14 DIGITAL VW ..................................................................................................48
RX...............................................................................................................................49
15 FM BANDWIDTH ..........................................................................................49
16 RX MODE......................................................................................................49
17 SUB BAND ....................................................................................................49
18 AUDIO EQUALIZER......................................................................................50

MEMORY ...................................................................................................................51
19 HOME CH......................................................................................................51
20 MEMORY LIST..............................................................................................51
21 MEMORY LIST MODE..................................................................................51
22 PMG...............................................................................................................51
CONFIG......................................................................................................................52
23 BEEP .............................................................................................................52
24 BAND SKIP ...................................................................................................52
25 RPT ARS .......................................................................................................52
26 RPT SHIFT ....................................................................................................52
27 RPT SHIFT FREQ.........................................................................................52
28 RPT REVERSE .............................................................................................53
29 MIC PROGRAM KEY....................................................................................53
30 DATE&TIME ADJUST ...................................................................................53
31 DATE&TIME FORMAT..................................................................................53
32 TIME ZONE ...................................................................................................53
33 STEP .............................................................................................................54
34 CLOCK TYPE................................................................................................54
35 UNIT ..............................................................................................................54
36 APO ...............................................................................................................54
37 GPS DATUM .................................................................................................54
38 GPS DEVICE ................................................................................................55
39 GPS LOG ......................................................................................................55
AUDIO ........................................................................................................................56
40 RECORDING ................................................................................................56
41 REC/STOP ....................................................................................................56
42 FRONT SP MUTE .........................................................................................56
SIGNALING ...............................................................................................................57
43 DTMF.............................................................................................................57
44 DTMF MEMORY ...........................................................................................57
45 SQL TYPE .....................................................................................................57
46 TONE SQL FREQ / DCS CODE...................................................................57
47 SQL EXPANSION..........................................................................................57
48 PAGER CODE...............................................................................................57
49 PR FREQUENCY..........................................................................................58
50 BELL RINGER...............................................................................................58
51 WX ALERT ....................................................................................................58
SCAN .........................................................................................................................59
52 SCAN.............................................................................................................59
53 DUAL RCV MODE ........................................................................................59
54 DUAL RX INTERVAL.....................................................................................59
55 PRIORITY REVERT......................................................................................59
56 SCAN RESUME............................................................................................59
DIGITAL......................................................................................................................60
57 DIGITAL POPUP ...........................................................................................60
58 LOCATION SERVICE ...................................................................................60
59 STANDBY BEEP ...........................................................................................60

GM ..............................................................................................................................61
WIRES-X ....................................................................................................................61
DATA ..........................................................................................................................62
69 COM PORT ...................................................................................................62
70 DATA BAND...................................................................................................63
71 DATA SPEED ................................................................................................64
72 DATA SQL......................................................................................................65
APRS..........................................................................................................................66
SD CARD ...................................................................................................................67
107 BACKUP......................................................................................................67
108 MEMORY INFO...........................................................................................67
109 FORMAT......................................................................................................67
OPTION......................................................................................................................68
111 Bluetooth ......................................................................................................68
112 VOICE MEMORY ........................................................................................68
113 FVS REC .....................................................................................................68
114 TRACK SELECT..........................................................................................68
115 FVS PLAY....................................................................................................68
116 FVS STOP ...................................................................................................68
117 FVS CLEAR.................................................................................................68
118 VOICE GUIDE .............................................................................................68
CLONE.......................................................................................................................69
RESET........................................................................................................................69
121 CALLSIGN...................................................................................................69
122 MEMORY CH RESET.................................................................................69
123 APRS RESET..............................................................................................69
124 CONFIG SET ..............................................................................................69
125 CONFIG RECALL .......................................................................................70
126 SOFTWARE VERSION...............................................................................70
127 FACTORY RESET.......................................................................................70
Appendix ............................................................................................ 71
The folder configuration of the micro-SD card .................................................. 71
Maintenance ....................................................................................... 72
Care and maintenance .......................................................................................... 72
Replacing the fuse ................................................................................................. 72
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 73
There is no power ............................................................................................. 73
There is no sound ............................................................................................. 73
There is no transmission .................................................................................. 73
The keys or knobs do not operate .................................................................... 73

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Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature
About the Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature
When operating in digital C4FM communications, each transceiver is programmed with,
and sends its own individual ID information (Radio ID) in each transmission. The DP-ID
function and the individual identification information, makes possible group communica-
tions between stations that are within communications range. The Digital Personal ID
(DP-ID) feature opens the speaker audio only when a signal set to the same DP-ID in
the Digital Mode is received, even if each transceiver is set to a different Digital Group ID
(DG-ID) number.
To utilize this function, Digital C4FM mode transceivers compatible with the DG-ID function
are required.
Registering the DP-ID to a DR-2X digital repeater
After registering the transceiver’s DP-ID to the DR-2X repeater, the settings and functions
of the DR-2X can be remotely controlled. Remote control cannot be performed from a
transceiver that has not been registered with the DP-ID, so it is possible to securely man-
age repeaters. The transceiver with DP-ID registered in DR-2X is allowed preferential
access in an emergency, even when used without the DG-ID setting.
To register the transceiver DP-ID in the DR-2X C4FM digital repeater, refer to the DR-2X
instruction manual.
DR-2X Remote Control Feature
To display the FTM-500D remote-control screen while in C4FM digital mode, press and
hold the [] key on the microphone. To return to normal mode, press the [] key on the
microphone. For details on the remote-control function of the DR-2X, refer to the DR-2X
instruction manual.
•Activate the repeater operation
•Deactivate the repeater operation
•Set the repeater to C4FM mode
•Set the transmit power
•Voice Message Control (Rec / Play / Stop)
•Set the Emergency Call
Registering the DP-ID of other stations
•Once registered, the DP-ID is stored until deleted.
•Register each other's DP-ID with nearby transceivers.
•When setting the DG-ID code to “00”, the transceiver will receive signals from all digital
C4FM stations. To utilize the DP-ID function, it is necessary to set the receive DG-ID code
to a number other than “00”.
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob [60 DP-ID LIST] Press the FUNC knob
• The DP-ID list is displayed.
• If several DP-IDs are displayed, rotate the FUNC
knob to register the desired DP-ID.

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2. A transmission in the digital C4FM mode from another
transceiver will register the DP-ID.
When a signal from the other station is received, the
call sign and “Registration” are displayed on the LCD.
•When a signal from another registered transceiver is
received, nothing is displayed on the LCD.
•When a transceiver is previously registered with a
different call sign, the DP-ID listing is changed to the
newly registered call sign.
DP-ID LIST
Registration
: YAESU
3. Press the FUNC knob to save the setting.
• When registering the DP-ID is complete, the display returns to the DP-ID list screen.
• If not registering a DP-ID, rotate the FUNC knob to select “CANCEL” then press
the FUNC knob.
• If registering several DP-IDs, repeat step 2 and 3.
• A maximum of 24 stations may be registered.
4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to finish the setting and return
to the original screen.
• All the other communicating stations should similarly register the DP-IDs to the DP-
ID lists of their transceivers.
• The DP-ID setting is complete.
To communicate using the DP-ID function, register the DP-ID of each other’s transceiver on
both transceivers. By registering the DP-ID, users may communicate even if the Digital group
ID (DG-ID) is a different setting.
DP-ID: bbbbb
DG-ID: TX02 RX02
DP-ID: ccccc
DG-ID: TX01 RX01
DP-ID: aaaaa
DG-ID: TX01 RX01
DP-ID list
Station BDP-ID “bbbbb”
Station
Aand station Cdo not register
each other's transceiver DP-ID on
their transceivers. However, they may
communicate because the same
DG-ID is set on both transceivers.
A B
C
DP-ID list
Station ADP-ID “aaaaa”
DP-ID list
Station BDP-ID “bbbbb”
The transceivers may communicate
even if the Digital Group ID (DG-ID) is
a different setting because Station A
and station Bhave registered each
other's DP-IDs on both transceivers.
Station Bmay not receive station C
because station B has not registered the
DP-ID of station C.
However, station C
may receive station
B because station C
has registered the
DP-ID of station B.

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Deleting a registered DP-ID
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob [60 DP-ID LIST] Press the FUNC knob
The DP-ID list is displayed.
1 JA1ZRL
3 JQ1YBF
2 JH1YPC
DP-ID LIST
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the call sign of the
other transceiver, then press the SUB DIAL knob.
3. Press the SUB DIAL knob.
Confirmation screen “DELETE?” is displayed.
2 JH1YPC
DP-ID LIST
: YAESU
DELETE?
4. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [OK] then press the SUB DIAL knob to delete.
• If not deleting in the DP-ID list, select [CANCEL] then press the SUB DIAL knob.
• If deleting several DP-IDs, press the SUB DIAL knob, then repeat step 2 and 3.
5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to finish the setting and return
to the original screen.

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Communicating with specified stations in the Analog FM mode
Selecting the squelch type in the analog FM mode
1. Press the FUNC knob [SQL] Press the FUNC
knob or press and hold the FUNC knob [45 SQL
TYPE]
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the type of squelch,
refer to the table below.
3. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch
to finish the setting and return to the original screen.
KEYPAD
SQL
RPT-R
DTMF
SCAN
OFF
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTOARS
TONE 100.0
APRS OFF
OFF
Tone squelch (CTCSS), DCS and the New PAGER (EPCS) functions do not operate in
the C4FM digital mode. Press the [DX] key to change to the Analog FM mode, or turn the
AMS function ON.
Squelch type Description
OFF Deactivates the CTCSS and DCS functions. Returns to the normal
squelch operation in the Analog FM mode.
T-ENC
(TONE ENC)
Activates the CTCSS tone for Analog FM Transmissions. Receives
with normal squelch operation.
T-SQL
(TONE SQL) Activates the CTCSS tone squelch function on Analog FM receive.
REV-T
(REV TONE)
Activates the reverse tone function. Used to monitor communications
based on the squelch control system. When a signal contains the
designated tone, the squelch is not opened, and when the tone signal
disappears, the squelch opens, and communication starts.
DCS Activates the Digital Code Squelch (DCS) function. The DCS code
may be selected from 104 codes (from 023 to 754).
PRFRQ
(PR FREQ)
Activates the no-communication squelch function for radios. The no-
communication signal tone frequencies may be specified within the
range of 300 Hz to 3000 Hz in steps of 100 Hz.
PAGER
Activates a new two-tone CTCSS pager function. When
communicating with transceivers among friends, specify personal
codes (each code is composed of two tones) so that only specific
stations are called.
D-ENC*
(DCS ENC)
Transmits the signal containing the DCS CODE. Receives as a
normal squelch operation.
T-DCS*
(TONE DCS)
Sends a tone signal when transmitting, and receives only signals with
a matching DCS code.
D-TSQ*
(DCS TSQL)
Sends a DCS CODE when transmitting and receives only signals that
contain a matching tone signal when receiving.
* Press and hold FUNC knob [47 SQL EXPANSION] Press the FUNC knob to ac-
cess “ON”, “D-ENC (DCS ENC)”, “T-DCS (TONE DCS)” and “D-TSQ (DCS TSQL)” set-
ting values are activated.

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•The squelch type may be set for each frequency band (BAND).
•The CTCSS and DCS squelch settings are also active during scanning. If scanning is
performed with the CTCSS and DCS squelch function activated, scanning stops only when
a signal containing the specified CTCSS tone or DCS code is received.
•Pressing the program key on the microphone to which the “SQL OFF” function is assigned,
allows all signals that do not contain a tone or DCS code, and signals with different tones,
DCS codes, digital mode signals to all be heard.
Tone squelch feature
The tone squelch opens the speaker audio only when a signal containing the specified
CTCSS tone is received. The receiver will be quiet while waiting for a call from a specific
station.
The Tone Squelch does not function in digital mode. Press the [DX] key to change from
Digital, to Analog FM or to AMS function.
Setting CTCSS Tone frequency
The tone may be selected from 50 frequencies (67.0 Hz to 254.1 Hz).
1. Press the FUNC knob [SQL] Press the FUNC knob
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [T-SQL] then press the FUNC knob.
3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [TONE] then press the
FUNC knob.
4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the tone frequency.
5. Press the FUNC knob to finish the setting and return to
the previous screen.
KEYPAD
SQL
RPT-R
DTMF
SCAN
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTOARS
TONE 100.0
APRS OFF
T-SQL
100.0 Hz
•The tone frequency setting is common with the squelch types as follows:
“T-ENC (TONE ENC)”, “T-SQL (TONE SQL)”, “REV-T (REV TONE)”,
“T-DCS (TONE DCS)”, “D-TSQ (DCS TSQL)”
•The default setting is “100.0 Hz”
Searching for the CTCSS Tone transmitted by the other Station
Search and display the CTCSS tone transmitted by the other station.
•Tone search dose not function in digital mode. Press the [DX] key to change from Digital to
Analog FM or the AMS function.
•To set the transceiver operation when scanning stops, press and hold the FUNC knob [56
SCAN RESUME] press the FUNC knob. This setting is common with the scan setting,
tone search function and DCS search function.
1. Press the FUNC knob [SQL] Press the FUNC knob
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [T-SQL] then press the FUNC knob.
3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [TONE] then press the FUNC knob.
4. Press and hold the microphone [UP] or [DWN] switch.
• The transceiver begins searching for a matching tone frequency.
• When a corresponding tone frequency is detected, the searching stops and the
audio is heard.
• Press the PTT switch or the [UP] or [DWN] switch to stop searching.
5. Press the PTT to save the detected tone frequency and return to normal operation.

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Digital Code Squelch (DCS) feature
The Digital Code Squelch opens the speaker audio only when a signal containing the spec-
ified DCS code is received. The DCS code may be selected from 104 types (from 023 to
754).
The DCS Squelch does not function in digital mode. Press the [DX] key to change from
Digital to Analog FM or AMS mode.
Setting the DCS CODE
1. Press the FUNC knob [SQL] Press the FUNC knob
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DCS] then press the FUNC knob.
3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DCS] then press the FUNC knob.
4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the DCS code.
5. Press the FUNC knob to finish the setting and return to
the original screen.
KEYPAD
SQL
RPT-R
DTMF
SCAN
HOME CH
TXPWR HIGH
AUTOARS
DCS 023
APRS OFF
DCS
023
•The DCS code set in the above operation is common for all transmissions with a DCS Code
(“DCS”, “D-ENC (DCS ENC)”, “T-DCS (TONE DCS)”, “D-TSQ (DCS TSQL)”).
•The default DCS code is “023”.
Searching for the DCS Code Used by the Other Station
Search for the DCS code used by the other station.
•The DCS search does not function in digital mode. Press the [DX] key to change from Digital
to Analog FM or AMS mode.
•To set the transceiver operation when scanning stops, press and hold the FUNC knob 
[56 SCAN RESUME]. This setting is common with the scan setting, tone search and DCS
search functions.
1. Press the FUNC knob [SQL] Press the FUNC knob
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DCS] then press the FUNC knob.
3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DCS] then press the FUNC knob.
4. Press and hold the Microphone [UP] or [DWN] switch.
• The transceiver begins searching for a matching DCS code.
• When a corresponding DCS code is detected, the searching stops and the audio
is heard.
• Press the PTT switch or the [UP] or [DWN] switch to stop searching.
5. Press the PTT switch to save the detected DCS code and return to normal operation.

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New Two-Tone CTCSS Pager Function
When using FTM-500DR/DE transceivers with a group of friends, setting the Two-Tone
CTCSS personal codes allows calling just the specific stations. Even when the person
who is called is not near the transceiver, the information on the LCD indicates that a call
was received.
The new two-tone CTCSS pager feature does not operate in digital mode. Press the [D X]
key to change from Digital to Analog FM or the AMS function.
Using the Pager Function
1. Press the FUNC knob [SQL] Press the FUNC knob
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [PAGER] then press the FUNC knob.
3. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to finish the setting and return
to the original screen.
Setting the Code for this Station
Set the “pager code” to be called by other stations.
1. Activate the pager function (refer to “Using the pager function” above).
2. Press and hold the FUNC knob [48 PAGER CODE] Press the FUNC knob
3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [RX CODE 1] then
press the FUNC knob.
RX CODE 1
RX CODE 2
TX CODE 1
TX CODE 2
05
47
05
47
48 PAGER CODE
SIGNALING
4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the RX CODE 1 of the
code from 01 to 50.
5. Press the FUNC knob. RX CODE 1
RX CODE 2
TX CODE 1
TX CODE 2
05
47
05
47
48 PAGER CODE
SIGNALING
6. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [RX CODE 2] then
press the FUNC knob.
7. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the RX CODE 2 of the
code from 01 to 50.
The same code cannot be used for RX CODE 1 and
RX CODE 2.
RX CODE 1
RX CODE 2
TX CODE 1
TX CODE 2
05
47
05
47
48 PAGER CODE
SIGNALING
Next, set the pager code for directing a call to a specific partner station.
8. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [TX CODE 1] then press the FUNC knob.
9. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the TX CODE 1 of the codes from 01 to 50.
10. Press the FUNC knob.

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11. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [TX CODE 2] then press the FUNC knob.
12. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the TX CODE 2 of the codes from 01 to 50.
The same code cannot be used for TX CODE 1 and TX CODE 2.
13. Press any key (except Power Switch) or PTT switch to finish the setting and return to
the original screen.
14. Press the PTT switch to transmit a call to the specific station.
•The reverse combination works as the same code, that is “05 47” is the same as “47 05”.
•If the same code is specified for all individuals, all the individuals can be called at the same
time.
•The default code is “05 47”.
•When receiving the codes, the sound of the tones may be heard intermittently.
Receiving “Pager Code” calls from a Remote Station (Standby Operation)
When the Pager function is activated, the audio of received calls with a corresponding
Pager Code is heard.
Furthermore, when the Bell function (see below) is activated, the bell rings when receiving
calls from the other station.
Notification of a Call from a Remote Station by the Bell Function
The Bell may be set to sound an Alert when a call from another station containing a cor-
responding tone, DCS or pager code is received.
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob [50 BELL RINGER] Press the FUNC knob
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired number of
times (1 - 8 times or continuous) the Bell rings.
OFF/ 1 time / 3 times / 5 times / 8 times / CONTINUOUS
If the setting is “CONTINUOUS”, the bell keeps
sounding until an operation is made.
48
49
50
PAGER CODE >
PR FREQUENCY
BELL RINGER
OFF
47 SQL EXPANSION
SIGNALING
3. Press the PTT switch to finish the setting and return to the original screen, the “ ”
icon appears on the display.

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Convenient memory function
Programmable Memory Channel Scan (PMS)
Registering to the Programmable Memory Channels
50 sets of PMS memory channels (L01/U01 to L50/U50) are available.
• Register the lower and upper frequencies of the frequency range in a pair of Pro-
grammable Memory Channels.
L nn: Lower limit memory channel
U nn: Upper limit memory channel
• PMS memory channels are displayed between channel 999 and channel 001. On
the Memory Channel List screen, press the [A] key on the microphone to jump the
“L01” PMS Memory Channel.
• For more details on registering frequencies to the memory channels, see “Writing to
Memory” in the Operating Manual.
•Make sure to use the corresponding numbers for the lower and upper limit memory channels.
•Set the Programmable Memory scanning (PMS) lower and upper limits as follows:
•The lower and upper limit memory channels must be within the same frequency band.
•The lower and upper limit memory channels must not be registered in reverse.
Performing Programmable Memory Channel Scan
The programmable memory channel scan allows scanning a specified frequency range
within the same frequency band.
1. Press the [V/M MW] key to enter the memory mode.
2. Recall the PMS memory channel to which the lower limit (Lnn) or upper limit (Unn) of
the frequency band is registered.
3. Press and hold the [UP] or [DWN] switch of the microphone.
• Programmable memory channel scanning starts.
• Pressing the program key on the microphone set to the “SCAN” function also starts
the PMS scan operation.
• If the DIAL knob is rotated while scanning is in progress, the scanning will continue
up or down in frequency according to the direction of the DIAL knob rotation.
If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the frequency will blink. Scanning will
resume in about five seconds.
4. Press the PTT switch or the [UP] or [DWN] switch on the microphone, to cancel the
scanning.
In this state (displayed as “PMS” at the upper left of the display), the frequency can be
changed only in the range stored by the lower and upper PMS memories, by rotating
the DIAL knob.
zDisable the PMS function
1. Press the [V/M MW] key.
Returns to the normal memory mode.

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Receiving Weather Broadcast Channels
This transceiver includes the preprogrammed VHF Weather Broadcast Station Memory
Channel Bank, and can receive the broadcast or the weather alert by recalling or scan-
ning a desired channel.
The following channels are stored in the transceiver weather station memory bank:
Channel No. Frequency Channel No. Frequency
WX-01 162.550 MHz WX-06 162.500 MHz
WX-02 162.400 MHz WX-07 162.525 MHz
WX-03 162.475 MHz WX-08 161.650 MHz
WX-04 162.425 MHz WX-09 161.775 MHz
WX-05 162.450 MHz WX-10 163.275 MHz
This “WX” function can only be utilized when it is assigned to a programmable key [P1] to
[P4] on the microphone.
In the USA version of FTM-500DR, “WX” function is assigned to P4 by factory setting.
Assigning the “WX” function to a programmable key on the microphone
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [29 MIC PROGRAM KEY] then press the FUNC knob.
3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the [P1], [P2], [P3] or [P4] key to assign a function,
then press the FUNC knob.
4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [WX] then press the FUNC knob.
5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to finish the setting and return
to the original screen.
Recalling the weather channels
Example: When “WX” is assigned to [P4]
1. Press [P4] on the microphone.
The WX function is activated, and the weather channel selected last time the WX
function was activated will be displayed on the screen.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the other channels.
3. Press the PTT switch on the microphone to search for additional WX stations.
Scanning of the channels stored in the weather station memory bank will start. When
the scanning pauses on a station, press the PTT switch once to halt the scan, or press
it twice to restart the scan.
4. Press the PTT switch to finish the scan.
5. Press [P4] on the microphone.
The WX function will be inactivated and the display will return to the previous screen.
Listening with weather alert
In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes, the NOAA
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied
by a 1050 Hz tone and a subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather chan-
nels. Receiving the weather alert tone may be disabled [51 WX ALERT] in the Setup
Menu.

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DTMF Operation
DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequencies) are the tone signals sent to make telephone calls,
or control repeaters and network links. Up to 10 registers of 16-digit DTMF tone codes
can be stored as telephone numbers to make calls through the public telephone network
using a phone patch or to connect through the WIRES-X analog node station.
Registering the DTMF memory
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob [44 DTMF MEMORY] Press the FUNC knob
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired channel (1 to 9) to register the DTMF
code, then press the FUNC knob.
The DTMF memory channel input screen is displayed.
3. Use the FUNC knob or the numeric keypad of the microphone to input the DTMF code
up to a maximum of 16 digits.
4. Press and hold the FUNC knob to save the DTMF code.
5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to finish the setting and return
to the original screen.
Setting the auto dialer function
Use the auto dialer function to automatically transmit the DTMF code registered in the
DTMF memory.
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob [12 AUTO DIALER] Press the FUNC knob
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select “ON”.
3. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to finish the setting and return
to the original screen.
When set to “ON”, the DTMF icon “ ” will be shown on the display.
Transmitting DTMF code automatically using DTMF memory
1. Set the “ON” by referring to “Transmitting the Registered DTMF Code” (above).
2. Press the FUNC key [DTMF] Press the FUNC knob
3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired DTMF memory (1 to 9).
4. Press the PTT switch.
• The DTMF code registered in the DTMF memory channel is automatically trans-
mitted.
• Even after releasing the PTT switch, the transmission continues until the DTMF
code is completed. The transceiver is automatically returned to receive mode.
• To send DTMF memory, press the number key of that number on the microphone
during transmission.
Manually Transmitting the DTMF Code
1. While pressing and holding the PTT switch, use the numeric keypad of the micro-
phone and press each digit of the DTMF code in sequence to transmit the code.
The DTMF code can be sent manually regardless of whether the auto dialer is set to ON or
OFF.

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Using the GPS Function
The transceiver is equipped with an internal GPS receiver to acquire and display the position
information. The GPS information can be used as described in the following examples:
Display the location information of the partner station in digital mode
Refer to “Real-Time Navigation Function” (Page 18)
Save the position information in the memory and use it for navigation purposes
Refer to “Backtrack Function” (Page 18)
Save this station location information and display the route on a computer
Refer to “Saving GPS Information (GPS Log Function)” (Page 20)
Save the DP-ID of frequently contacted stations and check whether they are
within the sphere of communications
Refer to the separate “Operating Manual GM Edition”
Exchange position information and messages through data communications
with other stations
Refer to the separate “Operating Manual APRS Edition”
Positioning Using GPS
The built-in GPS receiver function is enabled when the power of the FTM-500DR/DE is
turned ON. The satellite search will begin and the “
” icon will be shown at the top of
the display. The FTM-500DR/DE automatically obtains the internal clock setting, and the
location information setting from the GPS data.
•It may take several minutes to acquire the GPS satellites.
•When three or more satellites cannot be acquired, the “ ” icon will disappear. In this case,
positioning is not possible, and the position information cannot be used.
About Positioning by GPS
“Positioning” refers to calculation of the current position from the satellite orbit informa-
tion and radio propagation time. At least 3 satellites must be acquired for successful po-
sitioning. If positioning fails, move away from buildings as far as possible away buildings
and position the GPS receiver in an area with open sky.
zAbout errors
The measurement environment may result in positioning errors of several hundred me-
ters. Under favorable conditions, positioning can be performed successfully using only
three satellites. However, under the following poor conditions, the positioning accuracy
can decrease, or positioning can fail:
•Between tall buildings
•Narrow paths between buildings
•Indoors or near large buildings
•Between trees such as in forests or woods
•Under elevated roads or high voltage power lines
•Inside a tunnel or underground
•Through heat reflective glass
•Areas with strong magnetic fields
zWhen not in use for a long time
When using the GPS functions for the first time after purchase, or when it has been
unused in a while, a few minutes may be required to acquire the satellites. Also, if the
GPS function has been turned OFF for several hours, a few minutes may be required
to search for satellites.

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Smart Navigation Function
GPS position information and voice signals are simultaneously transmitted in the V/D
mode of C4FM digital. Consequently, the position and direction of the remote station can
be displayed in real time, even while communicating.
To use the “latitude/longitude display” with the smart navigation function, press and hold the
FUNC knob [5 LOCATION INFO] and set to “NUMERIC”. (The factory setting is
“COMPASS”)
Real-Time Navigation Function
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob [7 DISPLAY MODE] Press the FUNC knob.
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [BACKTRACK] then press the FUNC knob.
The distance and direction to the remote station operating on the same frequency in the
V/D mode are displayed.
YAESU
Callsign of other station
Direction to the other station
HUP: Heading up
NUP: North UP
Distance to other station
Heading of this station
On the real-time navigation screen, press the PTT switch to communicate with the
partner station by voice as usual. You can be also change the communication mode and
frequency, and recall memory channels.
Backtrack Function
By registering a navigation point in advance (such as the departure point), the distance
and direction to the registered point from the current position can be displayed in real
time.
zRegistering the Current Position (Departure Point)
1. In the Real-Time Navigation screen, press the SUB DIAL knob.
2. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [MEM] then press
the SUB DIAL knob.
• “«”, “L1” and “L2” blink.
• Without the latitude and longitude information, the lo-
cation cannot be registered.
3. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select the mark ([«], [L1] or [L2]) to register the position
information.
4. Press the SUB DIAL knob.
The location information is registered with the selected mark and navigation starts.
5. Press the [BACK] key return to normal operation display.

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zUsing the Back Track Function
1. In the Real-Time Navigation screen, press the SUB DIAL knob.
2. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select the mark ([«], [L1] or [L2]) to register the location
information for back tracking.
Marks for which location information has not been registered are displayed in gray.
3. Press the SUB DIAL knob.
• Navigation will start.
• The green point in the compass indicates the direction
of the registration point (departure point), so by
proceeding so that the green point is always on top,
the registration point can be reached. (When the
compass is in heading up display).
4. Press the [BACK] key to end the navigation and return
to normal operation display.
zChanging the direction of the compass panel
The compass panel can be set to “HEADING UP” where the direction of travel is always
displayed at the top, or “NORTH UP” where North is always displayed at the top.
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob [6 COMPASS] Press the FUNC knob
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [HEADING UP] or [NORTH UP].
3. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to finish the setting and return
to the original screen.

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Saving GPS Information (GPS Log Function)
The GPS position information can automatically be saved periodically onto a microSD
memory card. Using the saved data, tracks can be displayed on a computer with
commercially available map software*.
* Technical support for the map software is not provided by YAESU.
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob [39 GPS LOG] Press the FUNC knob
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the GPS data logging interval.
OFF / 1 sec / 2 sec / 5 sec / 10 sec / 30 sec / 60 sec
3. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to finish the setting and return
to the original screen.
The GPS log function is activated, and GPS log “ ” icon will be displayed.
•The position information is saved periodically unless “OFF” is selected in step 2 (shown
above) or the power of the transceiver is turned OFF.
•Reselecting the GPS data logging interval in step 2 or turning on the transceiver again,
begins saving the GPS data under a different file name.
•To use the GPS log function, a commercially available micro SD card must be inserted in the
FTM-500DR/DE. Refer to the Operating Manual for details.
Checking Tracks on Your PC
1. Turn the transceiver OFF.
2. Remove the microSD memory card from the transceiver.
3. Connect the microSD memory card to a PC using a commercially available memory
card reader.
4. Open the “FTM500D” folder in the microSD memory card.
5. Open the “GPSLOG” folder.
• The data is saved as “yymmddhhmmss.log”
• The [yymmddhhmmss] part of the name consists of year (yy), month (mm), day (dd),
hour (hh), minute (mm), and second (ss).
•Tracks can be displayed on the map by importing the data to commercially available map
software.
•For information on importing, please refer to the operation manual for the map software you
use.