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Yaesu FT-60R Quick Manual

Controls, modes, and programming
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FT-60R Quick Guide
Summary of Controls, Modes, and Programming
Contents:
Keypad Controls .......................................................................................... 1
Radio Functions ........................................................................................... 2
Set Mode (by Mode Item Number) ............................................................... 2
Set Mode (by Function) ................................................................................ 5
Radio Operation .......................................................................................... 7
Definitions .................................................................................................... 7
Switching between VFO and Memory Modes .............................................. 7
Locking the Radio ......................................................................................... 7
Changing the Transmitter Power Level ........................................................ 7
Memory Operations ...................................................................................... 7
Scanning ....................................................................................................... 8
Weather Channels ......................................................................................... 9
Resetting the Radio ..................................................................................... 10
Operating Procedures ................................................................................ 10
Programming and Operating Data ............................................................. 12
Repeater Data ............................................................................................. 12
Simplex Channel Data ................................................................................ 14
Emergency Staging Areas ........................................................................... 15
Critical and Mass Care Facilities ................................................................ 17
Operator Call Signs ..................................................................................... 18
Notes ........................................................................................................... 19
Summary:
This Quick Guide was created to present the most common settings of the
Yaesu FT-60R handheld dual-band transceiver in an organized way for rapid
reference during field operations. My goal was to include all the features
and functions for use in a public emergency such as an earthquake by both
search and rescue teams and emergency services coordinators presented in a
clear and straightforward way. I have intentionally limited coverage of
features and functionality not likely to be used in emergency service, and
welcome comments and suggestions for improving the guide.
Compiled by
Richard Barr Hibbs, PE
(KI6AQW)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Summary: This Quick Guide was created to present the most common settings of the Yaesu FT-60R handheld dual-band transceiver in an organized way for rapid reference during field operations. My goal was to include all the features and functions for use in a public emergency such as an earthquake by both search and rescue teams and emergency services coordinators presented in a clear and straightforward way.
  • Page 2 Disclaimer: This guide is based on the Yaesu FT-60R Operating Manual, Copyright © 2004, Vertex Standard CO., LTD., Tokyo, Japan, plus hands-on experience testing each of the settings described in this guide. As I believe that there may be small operating differences among different versions of the FT-60R,...

  • Page 3: Keypad Controls

    Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. (KI6AQW) FT-60R Quick Guide EYPAD ONTROLS Press Key Press [F/W] + Press & Hold Frequency Entry Activates CTCSS or Recalls NOAA Digit "1" DCS Operation Weather [SQTYP] Channels Bank Frequency Entry Selects CTCSS Tone Activates the Digit "2"...

  • Page 4: Radio Functions

    FT-60R Quick Guide (KI6AQW) Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. ADIO UNCTIONS UMBER Set Mode Item Function Available Values (Default) 1 [APO] Setting of the Automatic Power-Off / 0.5H - 12.0H feature. 2 [AR BEP] Selects the Beep option during ARTS INRANG operation.
  • Page 5 Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. (KI6AQW) FT-60R Quick Guide Set Mode Item Function Available Values (Default) 20 [EMG S] Selects the alarm(s) utilized when the EMG.BEP / Emergency function is engaged. EMG.LMP / EMG.B+L / EMG.CWT / EMG.C+B / EMG.C+L EMG.ALL OFF...
  • Page 6 FT-60R Quick Guide (KI6AQW) Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. Set Mode Item Function Available Values (Default) 35 [RESUME] Selects the Scan Resume mode. BUSY / HOLD / TIME 36 [REV/HM] Selects the function of the [HM/RV] <REV> / <HOME> key. 37 [RF SQL]...

  • Page 7: Set Mode (By Function)

    Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. (KI6AQW) FT-60R Quick Guide Set Mode Item Function Available Values (Default) 55 [WID.NAR] Select Wide (±5 kHz) or Narrow WIDE / NARROW (±2.5 kHz) TX Deviation. 56 [WX ALT] Enables/Disables the Weather Alert / ALT. ALT.OFF Scan feature.
  • Page 8 FT-60R Quick Guide (KI6AQW) Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. /Function Set Mode Item Available Values ATEGORY Number (Default) Selects the Polling Interval during ARTS 3 [AR INT] / 15 SEC 25 SEC operation. Enables/disables the CW identifier 10 [CWID] / TX ON TX OFF during ARTS operation.

  • Page 9: Radio Operation

    Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. (KI6AQW) FT-60R Quick Guide ADIO PERATION EFINITIONS Frequency navigation keys: the [BAND], [▲MHz], and [▼MHz] keys plus the DIAL knob. MONI: Monitor. Push To Talk. PTT: VFO: Variable Frequency Operation. WITCHING BETWEEN EMORY ODES • PRESS the [V/M] key.

  • Page 10: Scanning

    PRESS the [V/M] key to select the memory bank for use. CANNING The full capabilities of the FT-60R are described in ten pages of the Operating Manual. Here I describe only two of the possibilities. Memory Scanning. Enabling Memory Scanning.
  • Page 11 Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. (KI6AQW) FT-60R Quick Guide ii. PRESS and HOLD either the [▲MHz] or [▼MHz] key for one second to initiate scanning. Disabling Memory Scanning. • PRESS the PTT switch. Memory Bank Scanning. To scan ONLY the channels stored in a specific memory bank: Enabling Memory Bank Scanning.

  • Page 12: Weather Channels

    EATHER HANNELS US Versions of the FT-60R have a separate bank of NOAA weather information stations. Selecting the weather channels bank. a. PRESS and HOLD the 1[SQ TYP] key for one second to recall the weather broadcast memory bank.
  • Page 13 Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. (KI6AQW) FT-60R Quick Guide 2. Before transmitting on a channel, listen first so as not to interrupt operators already using the channel. If no traffic is heard, you may ask “Is this frequency in use?” said twice, followed by your call sign.

  • Page 14: Programming And Operating Data

    FT-60R Quick Guide (KI6AQW) Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. ROGRAMMING AND PERATING EPEATER This section is provided so you can record information on the repeaters you use frequently in case you must re-program your radio for any reason. These are by no means all of the parameters controlling repeater operation, but only rarely are non-standard splits used for repeaters intended to provide support for emergency communication.
  • Page 15 Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. (KI6AQW) FT-60R Quick Guide Receive Channel Call Sign Bank Location Frequency +/- Tone Notes: July 10, 2011 Page 13...

  • Page 16: Simplex Channel Data

    FT-60R Quick Guide (KI6AQW) Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. IMPLEX HANNEL We can’t always rely on repeaters to be active during an emergency, so this section is provided so that you can record information about simplex channel assignments that you program into the radio, or merely consult when needed.

  • Page 17: Emergency Staging Areas

    Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. (KI6AQW) FT-60R Quick Guide MERGENCY TAGING REAS Those of us who live in active fault zones know that there are far too many emergency staging areas (typically where the first-tier Incident Command Center is located) to remember, especially when there is widespread damage and the one closest to our home or job is not usable.
  • Page 18 FT-60R Quick Guide (KI6AQW) Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. Simplex Channel Bank Frequency Location Notes: Page 16 July 10, 2011...

  • Page 19: Critical And Mass Care Facilities

    Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. (KI6AQW) FT-60R Quick Guide RITICAL AND ACILITIES During an emergency, local, county, and state agencies use both pre- assigned and ad hoc shelter and care facilities. This section is provided for you to record information for use in an emergency.

  • Page 20: Operator Call Signs

    FT-60R Quick Guide (KI6AQW) Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. PERATOR IGNS Sometimes it is important to know an individual’s call sign if you are trying to locate them on the radio, so here’s a page where you can record this information.

  • Page 21: Notes

    Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. (KI6AQW) FT-60R Quick Guide OTES July 10, 2011 Page 19...
  • Page 22 FT-60R Quick Guide (KI6AQW) Richard Barr Hibbs, P.E. Page 20 July 10, 2011...

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