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Yaesu FTM-300DR Advance Manual

C4fm/fm 144/430 mhz dual band digital transceiver
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DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
FTM-300DR
FTM-300DE
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  • Page 1 C4FM/FM 144/430MHz DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER FTM-300DR FTM-300DE Advance Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature ..........6 About the Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) 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 ........
  • Page 3 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 ................
  • Page 4 4 Setting the Voice Recording Function ............49 Setup Menu: MEMORY ................... 49 1 Memory list settings ..................49 Setup Menu: SIGNALING ................49 1 Setting the DTMF code transmission method ..........49 2 Calling only the specific stations ..............49 3 Enabling No-communication Squelch Function (PR Frequency Function) ...
  • Page 5 Setup Menu: OPTION ..................59 1 Using the Optional Microphone with Camera ..........59 2 Bluetooth ....................59 3 Bluetooth Device List .................. 60 4 Bluetooth save .................... 60 Setup Menu: RESET ..................60 1 Restoring defaults ..................60 2 Preset Registration ..................60 3 Recalling the preset setting ................

  • Page 6: Digital Personal Id (Dp-Id) Feature

    • If the firmware is not compatible with the DG-ID function, update the transceiver to the latest firmware which is available on the YAESU website. Registering the DP-ID of other stations • Once registered, the DP-ID is stored until deleted.
  • Page 7 3. Press the DIAL 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 DIAL knob to select “CANCEL” then press the DIAL knob. •...

  • Page 8: Deleting A Registered Dp-Id

    2 JH1YPC 3. Press the DIAL knob. DELETE? : YAESU Confirmation screen “DELETE?” is displayed. 4. Press the DIAL knob to select [OK] then press the DIAL knob to delete. • If not deleting in the DP-ID list, select [CANCEL] then press the DIAL knob.

  • Page 9: Communicating With Specified Stations In The Analog Fm Mode

    Communicating with specified stations in the Analog FM mode Selecting the Squelch Type in the Analog FM Mode 1. [F(SETUP)]  [FUNCTION]  [SQ-TYP] 2. Press the DIAL knob and select the type of squelch, refer to the table below. 3.

  • Page 10: Tone Squelch Feature

    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 [D X] key to change from Digital, to Analog FM or to AMS function.

  • Page 11: Digital Code Squelch (Dcs) Feature

    Digital Code Squelch (DCS) feature The Digital Code Squelch opens the speaker audio only when a signal containing the specified 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 [D X] key to change from Digital to Analog FM or AMS mode.

  • Page 12: New Two-Tone Ctcss Pager Function

    New Two-Tone CTCSS Pager Function When using FTM-300DR/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.

  • Page 13: Receiving "Pager Code" Calls From A Remote Station (Standby Operation)

    9. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the TX CODE 1 of the codes from 01 to 50. 10. Press the DIAL knob or the [BACK] key. 11. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [TX CODE 2] then press the DIAL knob. 12.

  • Page 14: Convenient Memory Function

    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 Program- mable Memory Channels.

  • Page 15: Receiving Weather Broadcast Channels

    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.

  • Page 16: Dtmf Operation

    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.

  • Page 17: Using The Gps Function

    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-300DR/DE is turned ON. The satellite search will begin and the “ ” icon will be shown at the top of the display.

  • Page 18: Smart Navigation Function

    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 [F(SETUP)] key ...
  • Page 19 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [MEM] then press the DIAL knob. • “ ”, “L1” and “L2” blink. « • If you do not have the latitude and longitude informa- tion, you cannot register the location. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the mark to which you want to register the position information.

  • Page 20: Saving Gps Information (Gps Log Function)

    Using the saved data, tracks can be displayed on commercially available map software*. * Technical support for the map software is not provided by YAESU. 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [CONFIG]  [17 GPS LOG] 2.

  • Page 21: Gps Screen Information And Operation

    GPS Screen Information and Operation Activating the GPS function presents the following information on the display. 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)]key  [DISPLAY]  [6 DISPLAY MODE] 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [GPS INFORMATION] then press the DIAL knob. Azimuth and elevation ③...

  • Page 22: Measuring The Altitude

    Measuring the altitude The changes in the altitude of the current position and the distance travelled can be dis- played on a graph. 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [DISPLAY]  [6 DISPLAY MODE]. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [ALTITUDE] then press the DIAL knob.

  • Page 23: Functions Used As Needed

    Functions used as needed Timer / Clock function 1. Press and hold [F(SETUP)] key  [DISPLAY]  [6 DISPLAY MODE] 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [TIMER/CLOCK] then press the DIAL knob. The Clock screen will be displayed. 3. The following functions can be selected each time the DIAL knob is pressed after pressing the [F (SETUP)] key.

  • Page 24: Using The Countdown Timer

    Using the countdown timer 1. Press the [F(SETUP)] key. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [MODE] then press the DIAL knob several times to display the countdown timer screen. z Set the timer 1. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [SETUP] then press the DIAL knob.

  • Page 25: Using The Voice Guide Unit Fvs-2

    Using the Voice Guide unit FVS-2 The receive audio can be recorded and then played back later using the optional voice guide unit “FVS-2”. The frequency of the operating band can also be announced by voice when the announce function is set to ON. Mounting the voice guide unit “FVS-2”...

  • Page 26: Using The Voice Memory

    7. Refer to the figure on the right to mount the FVS-2. Check the direction of the connector and plug the FVS-2 in all the way to the back. 8. Plug in the speaker cables extending from the main body top cover to the original connector on the board. 9.

  • Page 27: Recording The Receive Audio

    Recording the receive audio 1. Press the [F(SETUP)] key  [FVS-2] 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [M.REC], then press the DIAL knob. The recording will be started. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [STOP], then press the DIAL knob. •...

  • Page 28: Voice Announcement Of The Operating Frequency

    Voice announcement of the operating frequency Setting the announce function operation Set the following voice announcement parameters: • Automatically announce the frequency or not • Announce out the frequency in English or Japanese • Voice announcement audio level • Mute the receive audio during a voice announcement. 1.

  • Page 29: Voice Announcement Of The Operating Frequency

    Voice announcement of the operating frequency (1) When the voice announcement is set to The frequency of the operating band will be automatically announced in the following cases: • When the VFO mode and memory mode are switched. • When the operating band is changed. •...

  • Page 30: Copying The Radio Data To Another Transceiver

    Copying the Radio Data to another Transceiver The memory channels and settings in the set-up menu can be copied to another FTM- 300DR/DE. This is convenient when matching the settings of fellow stations that you communicate with frequently. 1. Turn both transceivers OFF. 2.

  • Page 31: Connecting An External Device

    RTS (data communication control) • Make sure to turn the transceiver OFF before connecting any cables. • When using the SCU-20 PC connection cable, install the designated driver on the computer. Download the driver and installation manual from the Yaesu website.

  • Page 32: Transmitting Gps Location Information

    Updating the transceiver firmware When updated firmware is available, the transceiver can be updated by connecting it to a personal computer. Download the latest version of the firmware and the firmware in- stallation manual from the YAESU website.

  • Page 33: Using The Transceiver For Packet Communications

    Using the transceiver for packet communications A TNC (Terminal Node Controller) may be connected to the transceiver to enable packet communications. z Preparation • TNC • Computer • Data cable*...Prepare a cable suitable for the connected device. *The following optional products are available. •...
  • Page 34 • Data cable “CT-167”(optional) To the TNC etc. To the transceiver PKD (packet data input) Brown PKD (packet data input) Black thick wire GND PSK （PTT） PSK (PTT) RX 9600 (9600 bps packet data output) Orange RX 9600 (9600 bps packet data output) RX 1200 (1200 bps packet data output) Yellow RX 1200 (1200 bps packet data output) PK SQL (squelch control)

  • Page 35: Other Devices That Can Be Connected

    11. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [3 DATA SPEED], then press the DIAL knob. 12. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [DATA]. 13. Press the DIAL knob to select the packet communication speed. The setting will switch between “1200 bps” and “9600 bps” each time it is pressed. Factory default value: 1200bps 14.

  • Page 36: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu The Set Mode permits configuring the various functions to accommodate individual op- erating needs and preferences. Setup Menu Operation 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key. The SETUP MENU screen will be displayed. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired item in the Setup Menu, then press the DIAL knob.
  • Page 37 6. There are the following two types of operations for changing the settings depending on the item. (1) When the setting value at the top of the display DISPLAY screen is framed in red, the setting value changes COMPASS each time the DIAL knob is pressed. TARGET LOCATION COMPASS BAND SCOPE...

  • Page 38: Tables Of Setup Menu Operations

    Tables of Setup Menu Operations Selectable options Menu Number / Item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) DISPLAY 1 TARGET LOCATION Switch between the compass screen COMPASS / NUMERIC and the latitude/longitude display screen when using the GPS and GM functions 2 COMPASS HEADING UP / NORTH UP...
  • Page 39 Selectable options Menu Number / Item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) SIGNALING 1 AUTO DIALER DTMF code automatic transmit OFF / ON setting 2 PAGER CODE RX CODE 1: 01 - 50 05 Pager individual code settings RX CODE 2: 01 - 50 47 TX CODE 1: 01 - 50 05 TX CODE 2: 01 - 50 47...
  • Page 40 NMEA 8 / NMEA 9 WP FILTER: ALL / MOBILE / FREQUENCY / OBJECT/ITEM / DIGIPEATER / VoIP / WEATHER /YAESU / CALL RINGER / RANGE RINGER 2 DATA BAND SELECT APRS/DATA band selection settings APRS: MAIN BAND / SUB BAND /...
  • Page 41 Selectable options Menu Number / Item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) APRS* * Refer to the separate Operation Manual APRS Edition for details on the functions. 1 APRS DESTINATION Model code display Non-editable APY300 2 APRS FILTER Filter function settings Mic-E: ON / OFF...
  • Page 42 26 MY SYMBOL ICON 1: [/>] Car My symbol setting ICON 2: [/R] Rec Vehicle ICON 3: [/-] House QTH (VHF) USER: [YY] Yaesu Radios 27 POSITION Off Duty / En Route / In Service Set position comment COMMENT / Returning / Committed / Special...
  • Page 43 Sort function / Filter function settings SORT: TIME / CALLSIGN / DISTANCE FILTER: ALL / MOBILE / FREQUENCY / OBJECT/ITEM / DIGIPEATER / VoIP / WEATHER / YAESU / OTHER PACKET / CALL RINGER / RANGE RINGER /1200 bps / 9600 bps...
  • Page 44 Selectable options Menu Number / Item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) RESET 1 FACTORY RESET Return all settings to factory default 2 PRESET Preset registration 3 RECALL PRESET Recall preset 4 MEMORY CH RESET Erase registered memory channels 5 APRS RESET Return APRS settings to default CLONE...

  • Page 45: Setup Menu Operations

    Setup Menu Operations Setup Menu: DISPLAY 1 Set the Smart Navigation Display Set the display presentation on the smart navigation screen. 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [DISPLAY]  [1 TARGET LOCATION] 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select what is displayed on the screen. COMPASS Displays the compass.

  • Page 46: Display Various Function Screens

    6 Display various function screens Displays screens for additional functions. 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [DISPLAY]  [6 DISPLAY MODE]. 2. Turn the DIAL knob to select the function to be displayed, and then press the DIAL knob.

  • Page 47: Setting The Ams Transmission Mode

    2 DIGITAL 1 Setting the AMS transmission mode When operating in the AMS function, the transmit mode may be selected: 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [TX/RX]  [2 DIGITAL]  [1 AMS TX MODE] 2. Press the DIAL knob to select the AMS transmit mode. AUTO The RX and TX operating modes are automatically selected from the four communication modes to match the received...

  • Page 48: Setting The Standby Beep

    4 Setting the Standby Beep Set whether or emit the standby beep sound when the remote station completes trans- mission. 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [TX/RX]  [2 DIGITAL]  [4 STANDBY BEEP] 2. Press the DIAL knob to select the desired setting. Emits the standby beep sound.

  • Page 49: Setting The Vox (Voice Operated Transmit) Function

    3 Setting the VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) Function Set the VOX function ON/OFF, and VOX delay time. 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [TX/RX]  [3 AUDIO]  [3 VOX] For details, refer to the Operating Manual. 4 Setting the Voice Recording Function Set the voice recording function.

  • Page 50: Setting The Squelch Type Separately For Transmit And Receive

    The default setting: BUSY Setup Menu: GM Menu Operations For details on setting each item, refer to “FTM-300DR/DE GM Function Instruction Man- ual” which is available on Yaesu website. Setup Menu: WIRES-X Menu Operations For details on setting each item, refer to “FTM-300DR/DE WIRES-X Instruction Manual”...

  • Page 51: Setup Menu: Config

    Setup Menu: CONFIG 1 Setting Clock Time Set the date and time of the FTM-300DR/DE clock. In the factory default, the date and time are automatically set when acquiring the GPS signals, so in this case no manual setting is necessary.

  • Page 52: Setting The Direction Of The Repeater Shift

    5 Setting the direction of the repeater shift Set the direction of the repeater transmit shift setting. 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [CONFIG]  [5 RPT SHIFT] 2. Press the DIAL knob to select the shift direction setting. The transmit frequency will not shift.

  • Page 53: Set The Microphone Programable Keys

    10 Set the microphone programable keys Functions can be assigned to the program keys (P2 to P4) on the provided microphone (SSM-85D). 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [CONFIG]  [10 MIC PROGRAM KEY] For details, refer to the Operating Manual. 11 Expanding the receive range Setting the receive frequency range.

  • Page 54: Set The Gps Geodetic Reference System

    If OFF is selected, no GPS Information is saved to the microSD memory card. The default setting: OFF • Data saved to the microSD memory card is saved in GPSyymmddhhmmss.LOG format. • Saved data may be viewed by using OEM PC applications*. * Yaesu does not provide technical support for PC applications.

  • Page 55: Setup Menu: Data

    Setup Menu: DATA 1 The COM port Settings Set the communication speed and parameters for the COM port DATA jack on the rear panel of the transceiver. 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [DATA]  [1 COM PORT SETTING] The parameter settings screen appears.

  • Page 56: Sets The Aprs And Data Communication Operating Band

    WEATHER Outputs only beacons of the weather stations. YAESU Outputs only beacons of stations using Yaesu transceivers. CALL RINGER Outputs only the information of call sign ringer stations which are set from [8 APRS RINGER (CS)] in the APRS Setup menu.

  • Page 57: Set The Baud Rate Of The Aprs And Data Communication

    DATA Sets the data transmission operating band 1. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [DATA] then press the DIAL knob. 2. Rotate the DIAL to select the data communication operating band, then press the DIAL knob. MAIN BAND The main band will be selected. SUB BAND The sub-band will be selected.

  • Page 58: Setup Menu: Aprs

    Setup Menu: APRS The APRS of the transceiver is a communication system for data such as messages and station positions using the APRS format. Refer to the separate Operating Manual APRS Edition for details (download the manual from the YAESU website).

  • Page 59: Setup Menu: Sd Card

    Setup Menu: SD CARD 1 Saving & Loading Data, to & from the microSD Memory Card The transceiver settings information can be saved to a microSD memory card, also the saved information can be loaded to the transceiver. 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [SD CARD]  [1 BACKUP] 2.

  • Page 60: Bluetooth Device List

    3 Bluetooth Device List Displays a list of registered or searched Bluetooth devices. You can select and connect ® a Bluetooth headset. For details, refer to the Operating Manual. 4 Bluetooth save Set this to reduce the Bluetooth headset battery consumption. ®...

  • Page 61: Resetting The Aprs

    5 Resetting the APRS Reset the APRS setting. 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key  [RESET]  [5 APRS RESET] 2. Press the DIAL knob. The confirmation screen will be displayed. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [OK], then press the DIAL knob. Erase all APRS settings and it will restart automatically.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    Appendix The folder configuration of the micro-SD card A commercially available microSD memory card may be inserted into the FTM-300DR/ DE to save various data files. The parameters of each function are stored in the follow- ing folders. (root) FTM300D BACKUP: Various settings data (BACKUP.dat)

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Maintenance Care and maintenance Turn the power OFF before wiping away any dust and stains on the transceiver with a dry soft cloth. For stubborn stains, slightly moisten a soft cloth and wring it out before using it to wipe away the stains. Never use washing detergents and organic solvents (thinner, benzene, etc.).

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following before requesting repair services. There is no power • Is the external power supply connected correctly? Connect the black wire to the negative (-) terminal and the red wire to the positive (+) terminal. • Is the voltage and current capacity of the external power supply sufficient? Check the voltage and current capacity of the external power supply.
  • Page 65 Copyright 2020 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Tennozu Parkside Building 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan YAESU USA 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.

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