Yaesu FTM-300DR Operating Manual

Yaesu FTM-300DR Operating Manual

C4fm/fm 144/430mhz dual band digital transceiver
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Application for FCC/IC 
FCC ID: K6620715X40 
IC: 511B-20715X40
C4FM/FM 144/430MHz
DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
FTM-300DR
Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 C4FM/FM 144/430MHz DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER FTM-300DR Operating Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Contents Quick Guide ............ 3 VOX Operation ...............23 Setting VOX function..........23 Safety Precautions Set the VOX (automatic voice transmission) (make sure to read these) ......4 delay time ..............23 Controls & Connections ........ 8 Band Scope ..............24 Transceiver ...............8 GPS Function ..............24 Supplied Accessories ........
  • Page 3: Quick Guide

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Quick Guide Turning the Power ON Selecting the Communication Mode Press and hold the [POWER] switch. The communication mode is automatically Inputting the Call sign selected to correspond to the signal being When turning the power ON for the first received.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions (Make Sure To Read These)

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Safety Precautions (make sure to read these) Make sure to read this manual in order to use this radio safely and correctly. Note beforehand that the company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by the customer or third parties in using this product, or for any failures and faults that occur during the use or misuse of this product, unless otherwise provided for under the law.
  • Page 5 Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Do not operate the device when flam- Do not touch any liquid leaking from mable gas is generated. the liquid display with your bare Doing so may result in fire and explo- hands. sion. There is a risk of chemical burns occur- ring when the liquid comes into contact Do not transmit in crowded places with the skin or gets into the eyes.
  • Page 6 Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Do not use the device when the pow- Refrain from using headphones and er cord and connection cables are earphones at a loud volume. damaged, and when the DC power Continuous exposure to loud volumes connector cannot be plugged in may result in hearing impairment.
  • Page 7 Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Keep out of the reach of small chil- Do not place the device on an un- dren. steady or sloping surface, or in a If not, this may result in injuries to chil- location where there is a lot of vibra- dren.
  • Page 8: Controls & Connections

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Controls & Connections Transceiver ① VOL knob (Band A / Band B) The volume will increase when the knob is turned in a clockwise direction and de- crease when turned in an counter-clockwise direction. The upper end is for Band A use while the lower end is for Band B use. ②...
  • Page 9 Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 ⑥ D/X key The communication mode changes each time this key is pressed for a short time. WIRES-X will start when this key is pressed for one second or longer. ⑦ BACK key Press to return to the previous screen. ⑧...
  • Page 10: Supplied Accessories

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Supplied Accessories DTMF Microphone SSM-85D Mobile Mounting Bracket Control Cable (3 m) USB Cable Panel Mounting Bracket DC power cable Spare fuse (15 A) Operating Manual (This Manual) If any item is missing, contact the dealer from which you purchased the transceiver.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Supply

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Connecting the Power Supply Connecting the car Battery When using this radio as a mobile unit, connect the DC power supply cable to the nega- tive ground 12 V car battery. Use the radio in a car with a negative ground 12 V DC system, where the minus (-) pole of the battery is connected to the car body.
  • Page 12: Using A Microsd Memory Card

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Using a microSD Memory Card Using a microSD memory card with the transceiver allows the following functions. Backing up the transceiver data and information Saving memory information Saving GPS log data Saving image data captured with the optional camera-equipped microphone (MH- 85A11U) Saving messages downloaded with the GM function or WIRES-X function Usable microSD Memory Cards...
  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Basic Operations Turning the Transceiver ON 1. Press and hold the Power (Lock) switch to turn the transceiver ON. When switching the power on for the first time after purchasing, or after resetting, a screen requesting the call sign of your own station be entered, will be displayed. From the second time onwards, the call sign of your own station entered the first time will be displayed.
  • Page 14: Toggling The Operating Band

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Toggling the Operating Band Normally, both operating bands are displayed on the top half and bottom half of the transceiver screen. This is Dual band. With one of the bands selected, change the frequency and radio operating mode. • ...
  • Page 15: Selecting The Communication Mode

    IC: 511B-20715X40 Selecting the Communication Mode ● Using AMS The FTM-300DR transceiver is equipped with the AMS (Automatic Mode Select) func- tion which automatically selects the communication mode corresponding to the received signal. To utilize the AMS function, press the [D X] key to display “DN”* on the display. After re- ceiving the signal, “FM”...
  • Page 16: Fixing The Communication Mode

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Fixing the Communication Mode 1. To fix the transmission mode for operation, press the [D X] key to switch the commu- nication mode. Communication Mode Icon Description of Modes This is the standard digital mode. V/D Mode Calls are less prone to interruptions caused by detec- (Voice/Data simultaneous trans- mission mode)
  • Page 17: Repeater Operation

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Repeater Operation Communicating Via the Repeater The transceiver includes an ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) function which sets the re- peater operation automatically when the receiver is tuned to the repeater frequency. 1. Set the downlink (output) frequency from the repeater. 2.
  • Page 18: Using The Memory

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Using the Memory Caution The information registered to memory channels can be corrupted by incorrect operation, static electricity, or electrical noise. Also, it can be erased in the event of a failure or repair. Be sure to keep a record of the settings on paper or back up the data to the microSD memory card. For details on saving a backup onto a microSD memory card, see “Set Mode: SD CARD Menu Opera- tions”.
  • Page 19: Recalling The Home Channels

    9. Press the [BACK] key to the normal operation. For additional details on the following Functions, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website. Split Memory Two different frequencies, one for receive and another for transmit, can be registered to a memory channel.
  • Page 20: Scanning Function

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Scanning Function The FTM-300DR supports the following four scanning functions: •  VFO Scan •  Memory Channel Scan •  Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) •  Scan for specified memory channels For additional details on the Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) and Scan for specified memory channels, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website.
  • Page 21: Convenient Functions

    ● About communicable range The communicable distance between SSM-BT10 and FTM-300DR is about 10m, but it changes greatly depending on the surrounding conditions and the human body. When connecting to a Bluetooth Headset for the first time -Pairing- ®...
  • Page 22: Hands-Free Operation With A Bluetooth Headset (Vox Function)

    When the VOX function is OFF, pressing the “Call button”* on the Bluetooth headset once will keep the FTM-300DR in transmission and you can make a call using the Blue- tooth headset. If you press the “Call button”* again, FTM-300DR will return to the reception state.
  • Page 23: Vox Operation

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 VOX Operation The VOX system provides automatic transmit/receive switching based on voice input to the microphone or Bluetooth Headset. With the VOX system enabled, you do not need to press the PTT switch in order to transmit, and it is not necessary to use a VOX head- set in order to utilize VOX operation.
  • Page 24: Band Scope

    The band scope channel interval is the same as the VFO frequency step. GPS Function FTM-300DR is equipped with GPS (Global Positioning System) reception function. When receiving signals from GPS satellites, the current position (latitude, longitude, alti- tude) can be calculated and displayed within the tolerance of several meters. In addition, GPS can receive the exact time from a satellite-mounted atomic clock.
  • Page 25: Using Set Mode

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Using Set Mode The Set Mode permits configuring the various functions according to individual operating needs and preferences. Set Mode Operation 1. Press and hold the [F(SETUP)] key. 2. The SETUP MENU screen will be displayed. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob (Band A) to select the desired item in Setup Menu. 4.
  • Page 26: Tables Of Set Mode Operations

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Tables of Set Mode Operations Selectable options Set mode no. / item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) DISPLAY 1 TARGET LOCATION Set what to display using the smart COMPASS / NUMERIC navigation function. 2 COMPASS Set the compass display of the smart HEADING UP / NORTH UP navigation function.
  • Page 27 Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Selectable options Set mode no. / item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) 9 WX ALEAT Enables/Disables the Weather Alert ON / OFF Feature. SCAN 1 DUAL RCV STOP Setting the signal reception method AUTO / HOLD 2 DUAL RCV INTRVAL 0.5sec / 1.0sec / 2.0sec / 3.0sec / 5.0sec / 7.0sec / 10sec...
  • Page 28 WP FORMAT: NMEA 6 / NMEA 7 / 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 setting.
  • Page 29 Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Selectable options Set mode no. / item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) 7 APRS RINGER Bell sound setting at beacon arrival TX BEACON: ON / OFF TX MESSAGE: ON / OFF RX BEACON: ON / OFF RX MESSAGE: ON / OFF MY PACKET: ON / OFF CALL RINGER: ON / OFF...
  • Page 30 SORT: TIME / CALLSIGN / DISTANCE FILTER : ALL / MOBILE / FREQUENCY / OBJECT/ITEM / DIGIPEATER / VoIP / WEATHER / YAESU / OTHER PACKET / CALL RINGER / RANGE RINGER / 1200 bps / 9600 bps 30 VOICE ALERT...
  • Page 31: Restoring To Defaults (Reset)

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Restoring to Defaults (Reset) Caution When the All Reset function is performed, all data registered in the memory will be deleted. Be sure to note the settings on paper or back up the data on a microSD memory card. All Reset To restore all transceiver settings and memory content to the factory defaults.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Specifications ● General Frequency Range : TX 144 - 148 MHz, 430 - 450 MHz : RX: 108 MHz to 999.99 MHz (Cellular Blocked) Channel Steps : 5/6.25/(8.33)/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz ( ) Air Band Mode of Emission : F1D, F2D, F3E, F7W Frequency Stability : ±2.5ppm (-4°F to +140°F [-20°C to +60°C]) Antenna Impedance...
  • Page 33 Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 ● Receiver Circuit Type : Double-conversion super heterodyne Intermediate Frequency : 1st: Band A 58.05 MHz 1st: Band B 57.15 MHz 2nd: Band A, Band B 450 kHz Sensitivity Cellular Blocked Selectivity (-6 dB/-60 dB) : NFM, AM 12 kHz/30 kHz AF Output ●...
  • Page 34 FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 Changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by YAESU MUSEN could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this device must accept any interference including received, interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 35 Brand Name: YAESU Model Number: FTM-300DR Manufacturer: YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Address of Manufacturer: Tennozu Parkside Building, 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku,Tokyo 140-0002 Japan This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 36 Application for FCC/IC  FCC ID: K6620715X40  IC: 511B-20715X40 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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