Yaesu FTM-7250DR User manual

C4FM/FM
VHF/UHF DIGITAL/ANALOG TRANSCEIVER
FTM-7250DR
Advance Manual

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Contents
Basic Operation.............................................................................................................. 2
Microphone Gain Setting............................................................................................... 2
RF Squelch ................................................................................................................... 2
Advanced Operation ...................................................................................................... 3
Programming the Key Assignments.............................................................................. 3
Selecting the Squelch Type in the Analog FM Mode..................................................... 4
CTCSS Operation ......................................................................................................... 5
Tone Search.................................................................................................................. 6
DCS Operation.............................................................................................................. 7
DCS Search .................................................................................................................. 8
Split Tone Operation...................................................................................................... 9
EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) Operation............................................... 10
Storing CTCSS Tone Pairs for EPCS Operation ..................................................... 10
Activating the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System...................................... 11
Notification of a Call from a Remote Station by the Bell Function............................... 11
DTMF Operation ......................................................................................................... 13
Transmitting a DTMF code manually....................................................................... 13
Registering a DTMF code........................................................................................ 14
Transmitting the registered DTMF code .................................................................. 15
Setting DTMF Autodialer sending Speed................................................................. 15
Setting DTMF Autodialer TX delay time................................................................... 16
Checking the Repeater Uplink (Input) Frequency....................................................... 16
Memory Operation........................................................................................................ 17
Split Memory ............................................................................................................... 17
Moving Memory Data to the VFO................................................................................ 17
Memory Only Mode..................................................................................................... 17
Naming a Memory Channel ........................................................................................ 18
Scanning ....................................................................................................................... 19
Scan Resume Options ................................................................................................ 19
Memory Skip Scanning ............................................................................................... 20
Preferential Memory Scan........................................................................................... 21
Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) .......................................................................... 22
Band Edge Beeper...................................................................................................... 23
Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)..................................................................... 24
Priority Revert Mode................................................................................................ 24
GM Function.................................................................................................................. 25
About the GM(Group Monitor) feature ........................................................................ 25
GM Alert Beep............................................................................................................. 27
GM Polling Interval...................................................................................................... 27
Clone.............................................................................................................................. 28
Setup (Menu) Mode ...................................................................................................... 29
Menu Selection Details ................................................................................................ 32

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Basic Operation
Microphone Gain Setting
The microphone gain has been programmed at the factory to a level that should be
satisfactory for the supplied MH-48A6JA Microphone. If an after-market microphone is
used, you may wish to set a different Mic Gain level.
1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to enter the
Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “MIC GAIN 25”.
3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate the
DIAL knob to select the desired microphone gain
level (LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 9).
Default: LEVEL 5
4. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to save the
new setting and exit to normal operation.
RF Squelch
A special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio, which allows setting the squelch so
that only signals exceeding a pre-set S-meter level will open the squelch.
Use the following procedure to set up the RF squelch circuit for operation:
1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to enter the
Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “RF SQL 34”.
3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL
knob to select the desired signal strength level for
the squelch threshold (S1 - S8 or OFF).
Default: OFF
4. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to save the
new setting and exit to normal operation.

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Advanced Operation
Programming the Key Assignments
Default FTM-7250DR key functions have been assigned to the Microphone [P3]/[P4]keys
at the factory. The user may change these key function assignments, if quick access to
another function is desired.
To change the assignments for the programmable keys:
1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate
the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item to config-
ure the desired microphone button: (“PRG P3 31”
or “PRG P4 32”).
2. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate the
DIAL knob to select the function you wish to as-
sign to the key you selected in the previous step.
The available program functions differ slightly for each of the four keys, the choices
include:
SQL OFF: Open the Squelch to allow un-muted reception.
HOME: Recall the home channel.
WX CH: Activates the WX function (USA Version only).
CD SRCH: Engages the Tone or DCS Search Scanning feature.
SCAN: Engages the Scan operation.
T CALL: Activates 1750 Hz Tone Burst.
TX POWER: Set the transmission power level.
MODE: Change the communication mode (Digital/Analog).
GM: Activates the GM (Group Monitor) function.
WIRES-X: Activates the WIRES-X function.
REV: Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies while working through a
repeater.
DW: Engages Dual Watch feature.
Alternatively, one of the Set Menu items previously assigned may be set. To assign
another desired Set Mode item to a programmable key, see the description in the box
shown below (except Set mode items #31 and #32).
3. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to exit to normal operation.
You may assign Set Mode items to the Microphone [P3]/[P4]buttons.
1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item that you wish to assign to the
key as a Menu short cut.
3. Press and hold the Microphone’s [P3]or [P4]key to assign the Set Mode Item to
that button.
4. Now you can recall this preferred Set Mode Item by simply pressing the
Microphone button momentarily.

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Advanced Operation
Selecting the Squelch Type in the Analog FM Mode
1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “SQL TYPE 44”.
3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the squelch type.
Tone squelch (CTCSS), DCS and the New PAGER (EPCS) functions do not operate in the
C4FM digital mode. Press the [MODE(DG-ID)] key to switch the communication mode to AMS
(Auto Mode Select function) or analog (FM) mode.
Squelch type Icon indication Description
OFF -
Deactivates the tone squelch function and DCS function OFF,
then returns to the normal squelch operation in the An-alog
FM mode.
TONE T (appears) Analog FM Transmissions contain the CTCSS tone. Receives
as a normal squelch operation.
TSQL T SQ (appears) Activates the CTCSS tone squelch function on Analog FM
receive.
DCS DCS (appears) Activates the Digital Code Squelch (DCS) function. The DCS
code may be selected from 104 codes (from 023 to 754).
RV TONE T SQ (blinks)
Activates the reverse tone function. Used to monitor commu-
nications based on the squelch control system. When a sig-
nal contains the designated tone, the squelch is not opened,
and when the tone signal disappears, the squelch opens and
communication starts.
PAGER P (appears)
Activates a new two-tone CTCSS pager function. When com-
municating with FTM-7250DR transceivers among friends,
specify personal codes (each code is composed of two tones)
so that you can call only specific stations.
D CODE* DCS (blinks) Transmits the signal containing the DCS CODE. Receives as
a normal squelch operation.
T DCS* T
DCS
(blinks)
(appears)
Sends a tone signal when transmitting, and receives the only
signal matches the DCS code when receiving.
D TONE* T SQ
DCS
(appears)
(blinks)
Sends the DCS CODE when transmitting, and receives only
signals that contain a matching tone signal when receiving.
*: Turning the Set Mode “SQL EXP 43” to ON, “D CODE”, “T DCS” and “D TONE”
setting values are activated.
4. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
zThe squelch type may be set for each frequency band (BAND).
zThe 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.
zSet Mode [13 DCS.INV] (30) allows to receive the DCS code of the inverted phase.

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Advanced Operation
CTCSS Operation
This radio is equipped with the CTCSS (Continuous Tone-coded Squelch System) that
allows audio to be heard only when receiving signals containing a tone corresponding to
the tone squelch menu setting. By matching the CTCSS tone with the partner station in
advance, quiet standby monitoring is possible.
Note: CTCSS does not function in digital mode. To transmit a signal using a CTCSS
code, use the [MODE(DG-ID)] key to switch the communication mode to AMS
(Auto Mode Select function) or analog (FM) mode.
1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to enter the
Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “SQL TYPE 44”.
3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate the
DIAL knob to select “TSQL”.
4. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to save the
new setting and exit to normal operation.
“T SQ” is displayed on the screen. Now the squelch
opens only when receiving tone signals of the set
frequency.
Note: From the Setup Menu, you can change the CTCSS setting.
TONE FRQ 47 àThe tone frequency can be selected from 50 frequencies.
BELL 7 àA bell tone (beep) may be set to sound when signals containing
a corresponding CTCSS tone are received.

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Advanced Operation
Tone Search
When the CTCSS tone being transmitted by another station is not known, you can tune
the radio to the incoming signal and activate tone scan to search for and identify the tone
being used.
To scan for the tone in use:
1. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS operation (see
page 5 for details.).
“T SQ” will appear on the display.
2. Press the Programmable key on the MH-48A6JA Microphone that is assigned “CD
SRCH” (see page 3) to start scanning for the incoming CTCSS code.
3. When the radio detects the correct tone, scanning will halt on that tone, and audio will
be allowed to pass.
4. Press the assigned Programmable key of the Microphone to lock in that tone and exit
to normal operation.
Note: You may listen to the (muted) signals from the other stations during Tone Scanning
when Set Mode Item “TS MUTE 49” is set to “OFF”. See page 39 for details.
You can also change the Tone Search scanning speed, using Set Mode Item “TS
SPEED 50” See page 39 for details.

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Advanced Operation
DCS Operation
This radio is equipped with a DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) function that allows audio to
be heard only when signals containing the corresponding DCS code are received. By
matching the DCS code with the partner stations beforehand, a quiet receive standby is
possible..
Note: DCS does not function in digital mode. To transmit a signal with a DCS code, use
the [MODE(DG-ID)] key to switch the communication mode to AMS (Auto Mode
Select function) or analog (FM) mode.
1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to enter the
Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “SQL TYPE 44”.
3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate the
DIAL knob to select “DCS”.
4. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to save the
new setting and exit to normal operation.
“DCS” is displayed on the screen. The squelch
opens only when receiving a signal containing the
corresponding DCS code..
Note: From the Setup Menu, you can change the DCS setting.
DCS CODE 10 àThe DCS code can be selected from 104 codes.
BELL 7 àA bell tone (beep) may be set to sound when signals containing
a corresponding DCS code are received.

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Advanced Operation
DCS Search
When the DCS code being transmitted by another station is not known, you can tune the
radio to the incoming signal and activate DCS code scan to search for and identify the
DCS code being used.
To scan for the DCS in use:
1. Set the transceiver up for DCS operation (see the
description in the box shown below.).
“DCS” will appear on the display.
2. Press the Programmable key on the MH-48A6JA Microphone that is assigned “CD
SRCH” (see page 3) to start scanning for the incoming DCS code.
3. When the radio detects the correct code, scanning will halt on that code, and audio will
be allowed to pass.
4. Press the assigned Programmable key of the Microphone to lock in that tone and exit
to normal operation.
Note: You may listen to the (muted) signals from the other stations during DCS Scanning
when Set Mode Item “TS MUTE 49” is set to “OFF”. See page 39 for details.
You can also change the DCS Search scanning speed, using Set Mode Item “TS
SPEED 50” See page 39 for details.

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Advanced Operation
Split Tone Operation
The FTM-7250DR can be configured to operate in a “Split Tone” system via the Setup
menu, to facilitate operation on repeaters using a mix of both CTCSS and DCS control.
1. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to enter the
Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “SQL EXP 43”.
3. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, then rotate the
DIAL knob to select “ON”.
Default: OFF
4. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key momentarily, then
rotate the DIAL knob to select “SQL TYPE 44”.
5. Press the [MHz(SETUP)] key, and then rotate the
DIAL knob to select the following parameters.
D CODE: DCS Encode only (the “DCS” icon will
blink during operation)
T DCS: Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes
a DCS code (the “T” icon will blink and
the “DCS” icon will appear during oper-
ation)
D TONE: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a
CTCSS Tone (the “T SQ” icon will ap-
pear and “DCS” icons will blink during
operation)
6. Press and hold the [MHz(SETUP)] key to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.