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4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong VERTEX STANDARD AUSTRALIA PTY., LTD.
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. . . The FT-950 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfamiliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efficiency from your FT-950, we recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your new transceiver.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur Advanced features include: Direct Keyboard Frequency transceiver! Whether this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equip- Entry and Band Change, Speech Processor, IF Monitor ment is already the backbone of your station, rest assured...
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General Description ............. 1 Interference Rejection ..........40 Accessories & Options ..........4 Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) ... 40 Supplied Accessories ..........4 ATT ................ 41 Available Options ............. 5 µ-Tune Filter ............42 Before You Begin ............6 IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) ......
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CW Mode Operation ..........70 VFO and Memory Scanning ........97 Setup for Straight Key VFO Scanning ............97 (and Straight Key emulation) Operation ....70 Memory Scan ............98 Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ....... 71 PMS (Programmable Memory Scan) ....... 99 Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ......
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& O Hand Microphone ( MH-31 ) 1 pc A07890001 DC Power Cord 1 pc T9025225 Spare Fuse ( 1 pc Q0000074 Operating Manual 1 pc Warranty Card 1 pc Page 4 FT-950 O...
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& O MD-200 Ultra-High-Fidelity Desktop Microphone MD-100 Desktop Microphone YH-77STA Lightweight Stereo Headphone VL-1000/VP-1000 Linear Amplifier/AC Power Supply DMU-2000 Data Management Unit RF µTuning Kit A For 160 m Band RF µTuning Kit B For 80/40 m Bands RF µTuning Kit C For 30/20 m Bands FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner...
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To elevate the front panel for easy viewing, the front left and right feet of the bottom case may be extended. Pull the front legs outward from the bottom panel. Rotate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in the extended position. Be sure the legs have locked se- curely in place, because the transceiver is quite heavy and an unlocked leg could result in damage, should the transceiver move suddenly.
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Use this procedure to reset (clear) the previously stored Memory channels, without affecting any configuration changes you may have made to the Menu settings. 1. Press the front panel’s [ POWER ] switch to turn the transceiver off. 2. Press and hold in the [ A M ] button; while holding it in, press and hold in the front panel’s [ POWER ] switch [ POWER ] button [ A M ] button...
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The FT-950 is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired operating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, if the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1, the transceiver’s Automatic Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value.
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The FT-950 transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency in a number of ways: It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator. It can minimize RF currents flowing on the shield of the coaxial cable and the chassis of the transceiver;...
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Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as well as the DC power cable. The DC power connector for the FT-950 must only be connected to a DC source providing 13.8 Volts DC (±10 %), and capable of at least 22 Amperes of current.
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FT-950 O Page 11...
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K , K The FT-950 includes many features for the CW operator. These functions will be detailed in the “Operation” section later. Besides the built-in Electronic Keyer, two key jacks are provided, one on the front and one on the rear panel, for convenient connection to keying devices.
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VL-1000 L Be sure that both the FT-950 and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in the illustration. Please refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation. Please do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet. Antenna Cable (Not Supplied) HF Antenna 50MHz Antenna...
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Antenna Cable (Not Supplied) DC IN INPUT: DC 13.8 V 22 A -TUNE -TUNE FROM TUNER SPKR LINEAR RF OUT RF IN FUSE Linear Amplifier Connection Cable (T9207451: Option) The TX GND OUT pin (pin 2) of the LINEAR jack is Do not exceed the maximum voltage or current ratings for the “TX GND OUT”...
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DC IN SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN DOWN FAST MIC GND (as viewed from front panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) LINEAR TUNER RTTY/PKT +13V OUT TX GND +13V OUT DATA IN TX GND BAND DATA A BAND DATA B RX D DATA PTT...
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& S RONT ANEL ONTROLS WITCHES [ POWER ] Switch [ TUNE ] Switch This is the on/off switch for the FT-950’s Automatic Press and hold in this switch for two seconds to turn the transceiver on. Similarly, press and hold in this Antenna Tuner.
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& S RONT ANEL ONTROLS WITCHES [ MOX ] Switch [ SPOT ] Switch Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk) This button turns on the CW receiver spotting tone; by circuit, to activate the transmitter (the LED inside this matching the SPOT tone to that of the incoming CW button will glow red).
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3 seconds whenever this knob is turned. Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage. VDD: Microphone Connector COMP: Indicates the speech compressor level (SSB/ This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone uti- AM modes only). lizing a traditional YAESU HF transceiver pinout. Page 18 FT-950 O...
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& S RONT ANEL ONTROLS WITCHES KEY Jack The APF circuit is an automatic circuit, and there is no adjustment knob for the APF. This 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or keyer paddles (for the built-in electronic keyer), or output from [ CLEAR ] Switch an external electronic keyer.
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& S RONT ANEL ONTROLS WITCHES [( VFO-A ) RX ] Indicator/Switch [ NAR ] ( Narrow ) Switch Press this button to activate receive on the VFO-A fre- In the SSB/CW/RTTY/PSK modes, this button is used quency. The LED inside the button will glow green to set the DSP (digital) IF filters to Narrow bandwidth.
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& S RONT ANEL ONTROLS WITCHES [ TXW ] ( TX Watch ) Switch [ FAST ] Switch Pressing this button lets you monitor the transmit fre- Pressing this button will change the tuning rate of the quency when split frequency operation is engaged. Main Tuning Dial knob (VFO-A) or the VFO-B Tun- ing Knob ([ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob ) to 100 Hz/step.
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& S RONT ANEL ONTROLS WITCHES [ BAND ] Keys [ ATT ] Switch These keys allow one-touch selection of the desired This button selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to Amateur band (1.8 ~ 50 MHz). be applied to the receiver input. The keys may also be used for direct entry of a desired Available selections are –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB, or operating frequency during VFO operation.
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& S RONT ANEL ONTROLS WITCHES [ R.FLT ] ( R ) Switch [( VFO-B ) RX ] Indicator/Switch This button selects the bandwidth of the receiver first This button switches the receiving frequency to VFO- IF Roofing Filter. Available selections are 3 kHz, 6 B, the green LED imbedded within the button will light kHz, 15 kHz, or Auto.
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ISPLAY NDICATIONS L PROC The function displayed is selected by repeatedly press- ing the [ METER ] switch, to step through the available This indicator appears whenever the DSP Speech Pro- meter displays. (ALC COMP cessor is activated. ALC ..) MONI This indicator appears whenever the transmit monitor The ALC and ID meters can be set to the Peak-hold...
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[ µ-TUNE ] button will con- nect the user provided external RF equipment such Indicates the bandwidth setting of the DSP IF filter. as a bandpass filter (Not a Yaesu option). When SHIFT the external path is selected, the “...
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ISPLAY NDICATIONS R Multi-Display Window This indicator appears during transmission. This window displays either the Clarifier offset or the Memory Channel Number. BUSY This indicator appears whenever the receiver squelch During FM operation, the Repeater Shift will be is open. If this indicator is not showing, and reception indicated in this window.
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Connect your main antenna(s) here, using a type-M This covered 6-pin MINI-DIN Jack accepts a cable to (PL-259) connector and coaxial feed lines. The inter- connect to a YAESU G-800DXA/-1000DXA/- nal antenna tuner affects only the antenna(s) connected 2800DXA (for USA/EXP market) or G-800DXC/- here, and only during transmission.
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4 - 8 Ohms, and available for download from the Vertex Standard the level varies according to the setting of the front website (http://www.yaesu.com/). panel [ AF GAIN ] knob. Inserting a plug into this jack disables the internal loudspeaker.
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ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS Before turning on main power, please verify the following items once more. Have you made all ground connections securely? See page 9 for details. Do you have your antenna(s) connected to the rear-panel Antenna jack(s)? See page 10 for details. Is your microphone (and/or key or paddle) connected? See page 11 for details.
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ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS Here is the typical start-up procedure for normal operation: [ POWER ] Switch [ ANT 1-2 ] Switch [ VFO-A ( RX )] Button [ BAND ] Button [ MODE ] Button [ AF GAIN ] Knob Main Tuning Dial Knob 6.
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ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS 8. Press the appropriate [ MODE ] button to select the de- 9. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to tune around the sired operating mode. band, and begin normal operation. Pressing the [ SSB ] button toggles the LSB and USB mode, and also pressing the [ AM/FM ] button toggles the AM and FM mode.
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ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS 60-M 5 MH B U.S. U.K. The recently-released 60-meter band is covered, in the FT-950, by fixed memory channels. These channels are set to USB, and they appear between the “last” PMS channel (“P9U”) and the first “regular” memory channel (Channel 1): 1.
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ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS CLAR C The [ TX CLAR ] , [ RX CLAR ] , [ CLEAR ] buttons and [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob are used to offset the receive frequency, the transmit frequency, or both, from their settings on the VFO-A frequency. Four small numbers on the Multi-Display Window show the current Clarifier offset.
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ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS LOCK You may lock the setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob (for VFO-A frequency tuning) and the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob (for VFO-B frequency tuning), to prevent accidental frequency change. Main Tuning Dial knob Lock [ LOCK ] Button To lock the Main Tuning Dial knob, press the [( VFO- A ) RX ] Indicator/Switch to illuminate the imbedded green...
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VFO-B Main Tuning Dial Knob VFO-B operates similar to VFO-A, which you should be [ A B ] Button familiar with by now. However, the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob, instead of the Main Tuning Dial knob selects the frequency for VFO-B (See box below for tuning rate). The two VFOs make simple transmit/receive split frequency operation possible.
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“MY B ” O When operating on an Amateur Band, it is possible to use the [ BAND ] button to engage the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob for Amateur band selection. The “My Bands” feature allows you to skip some Amateur bands, and make your preferred bands available for selection via the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob.
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The FT-950 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, that permits you to store up to three favorite frequencies and modes onto each band’s VFO register. For example, you may store one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and USB, then recall these VFOs by successive, momentary presses of the [ 14 ] MHz band button.
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When using a YAESU model G-800DXA, G-1000DXA, G-2800DXA (for USA/EXP market) or G-800DXC, G- 1000DXC, G-2800DXC (for European market) Antenna Rotator (not supplied), it is possible to control it from the front panel of the FT-950. 1. Press and hold in the [ ENT ] button (one of the [ BAND ] [ 3.5 ( 2 )] , [ 7 ( 3 )] Button...
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Keyboard Frequency Entry Using the UP / DWN buttons of the You may enter operating frequencies directly into the cur- supplied MH-31 Hand Microphone rent VFO, using the front panel [ BAND ] key buttons. The [ UP ] / [ DWN ] buttons on the [ FST ] Button supplied MH-31 Hand Micro- [ DWN ] Button...
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The FT-950 includes a wide range of special features to suppress the many types of interference that may be encountered on the HF bands. However, real world interference conditions are constantly changing, so optimum setting of the controls is somewhat of an art, requiring familiarity with the types of interference and the subtle effects of some of the controls. Therefore, the following information is provided as a general guideline for typical situations, and a starting point for your own experimentation.
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When extremely strong local signals or high noise, still degrades reception, you can use the [ ATT ] button to insert 6, 12, or 18-dB of RF attenuation in front of the RF amplifier. 1. Press the [ ATT ] button several times to set the desired [ ATT ] Button Block Diagram Display attenuation level, per the chart below.
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µ-T RF µT The RF µTuning Kit provides ultra-sharp RF selectivity for the front end of the transceiver. Very high Q is made possible by the narrow-band design. Three RF µTuning Kits are available. The MTU-160 covers the 1.8 MHz band. The MTU-80/ 40 covers the 3.5 and 7 MHz bands.
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µ-T RF µT The µ-Tune filters are the most advanced, selective RF preselector filters ever incorporated into an Amateur Radio transceiver. The RF selectivity provided by µ-Tune can be of tremendous value in ensuring quiet, intermod-free recep- tion even in the most crowded bands on a contest weekend. The µ-Tune filters provide RF selectivity on the order of a few dozen kHz at -6 dB, at the expense of a few dB of system gain on bands where noise figure is seldom an issue.
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IPO I The IPO feature allows the operator to optimize the characteristics of the receiver front end, depending on the current noise level and the strength of incoming signals. Press the [ IPO ] button several times to set the desired char- [ IPO ] Button Block Diagram Display acteristic of the receiver front end, according to the chart...
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R.FLT R Narrow-band Roofing Filters of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, and 3 kHz bandwidths are provided in the first IF, right after the first mixer. These filters provide protection for the 2nd mixer, DSP, and other circuitry that follow and can dramatically improve reception on a very crowded band (during a contest, etc.).
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IF N NB O The FT-950 includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition systems. 1. Press the [ NB ] button momentarily to reduce short [ NB ] Button duration pulse noise such as from switching transients, automobile ignitions and power lines.
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CONTOUR C The Contour filtering system provides a gentle perturbation of the IF filter passband. The Contour is set to either suppress, or boost specific frequency components, and thus enhance the sound and readability of a received signal. 1. Press the [ CONT ] button to activate the Contour fil- [ CONT ] Button CONTOUR Indicator ter.
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IF SHIFT O SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM M IF SHIFT allows you to move the DSP filter passband higher or lower, without changing the pitch of the incoming signal, and thus reduce or eliminate interference. Because the carrier tuning frequency is not varied, there is no need to re-tune the operating frequency to eliminate the interference.
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WIDTH IF DSP B SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT M The IF WIDTH tuning system allows you to vary the width of the DSP IF passband, to reduce or eliminate interference. Moreover, the bandwidth may actually be from its default setting, should you wish to enhance incoming signal fidelity when interference on the band is low.
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NARROW NAR O -T IF F Pressing the [ NAR ] button provides one-touch, mode-specific, selection of a narrow IF DSP filter setting that does not require resetting the [ SELECT ( WIDTH )] knob. Pressing the [ NAR ] button once more returns the band- [ WIDTH ] Button WIDTH Indicator width control to the WITDH/SHIFT system.
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IF NOTCH F SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM M The IF NOTCH filter is a highly effective system that allows you to slice out an interfering beat note or other carrier signal from inside the receiver passband. 1. Press the [ NOTCH ] button to activate the Notch filter. [ NOTCH ] Button NOTCH Indicator The LED inside the [ NOTCH ] button glows orange...
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NOTCH F DNF O The Digital NOTCH Filter (DNF) is an effective beat-canceling filter that can null out a number of interfering beat notes inside the receiver passband. Because this is an Auto-Notch feature, there is no adjustment knob associated with this filter. If a very strong interfering carrier is encountered, we recommend you first use the IF NOTCH filter, as it is the most effective notching tool in the receiver section.
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RF G SSB/CW/AM M The RF Gain control provides manual adjustment of the gain levels for the receiver RF and IF stages, to account for noise and signal strength conditions at the moment. 1. The [ RF GAIN ] knob should, initially, be rotated to the fully clockwise position.
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The FT-950 permits adjustment of the receiver audio response by shifting the carrier point during SSB operation. 1. Press the [ MENU ] button to enter the Menu mode. [ SELECT ] Knob 2. Rotate the [ SELECT ] knob to select Menu item “065 J3E LSB CAR”...
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AGC A The AGC system is designed to help compensate for fading and other propagation effects. The AGC characteristics can be individually set for each operating mode. The basic objective of AGC is to maintain a constant audio output level once a certain minimum threshold of signal strength is achieved.
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SSB/AM M [ POWER ] Switch [ METER ] Switch [ VFO-A ( RX )] Button [ BAND ] Buttons [ MODE ] Buttons [ MIC GAIN ] Knob Main Tuning Dial Knob 1. Press the [ BAND ] button 5.
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SSB/AM M DVICE Four techniques for exercising Transmit/Receive con- ALC meter deflection may be caused by excessive drive trol are provided on the FT-950. You may choose the power, but also by reflected power detected in the an- tenna system. If the impedance presented to the trans- technique(s) that best suit your operating needs: Pressing the microphone PTT switch will engage ceiver is different from 50 Ohms, ALC meter action...
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The Automatic Antenna Tuner (hereinafter referred to as the “ATU”) built into each FT-950 is designed to ensure a 50- Ohm load for the final amplifier stage of the transmitter. We recommend that the ATU be used whenever you operate on the FT-950.
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ATU O BOUT PERATION Figure 1 depicts a situation where normal tuning via the ATU has been successfully completed, and the tuning data has been stored in the ATU memory. The antenna system as seen by the transmitter is shown. In Figure 2, the operator has changed frequency, and the “...
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SSB/AM/FM ARAMETRIC ICROPHONE QUALIZER MODE The FT-950 includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer that provides precise, independent control over the low, mid and treble ranges in your voice waveform. You may utilize one group of settings when the speech processor is off and an alternate group of settings when the speech processor is on.
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SSB/AM/FM ARAMETRIC ICROPHONE QUALIZER MODE Activating the Parametric Microphone Equalizer 1. Adjust the [ MIC GAIN ] knob, as described on page [ MIC GAIN ] Knob 2. Press the [ PROC ] button momentarily. The “ ” icon will appear in the display, confirming that the Parametric Microphone Equalizer is engaged.
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AM M SING THE PEECH ROCESSOR ODES The FT-950’s Speech Processor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output, (via a sophisticated compression technique) and adjusting the audio quality to the menu settings (“100 TAUD PE1 FRQ”, “103 TAUD PE2 FRQ”, “106 TAUD PE3 FRQ”.
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SSB T SSB M DJUSTING THE RANSMITTED ANDWIDTH For transmission on SSB, a default bandwidth of 2.4 kHz is provided. This bandwidth provides reasonable fidelity along with good talk power, and is typical of the bandwidth used for decades for SSB transmission. The bandwidth may be varied by the operator, to provide different levels of fidelity or talk power, according to your preferences.
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SSB/AM/FM OICE EMORY MODES DVS-6 V You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-950 for repetitive messages. The Voice Memory system includes five memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can hold is 20 seconds. Recording Your Own Voice in Memory 1.
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Page 67: Voice Memory Operation From The Optional Fh-2 Remote Control Keypad
SSB/AM/FM OICE EMORY MODES DVS-6 V Voice Memory Operation from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad You may also utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-950 from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel’s REM jack. Recording Your Own Voice in Memory Checking Your Recording 1.
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VOX SSB/AM/FM M ODES TX/RX S Instead of using the microphone’s PTT switch or the front panel [ MOX ] switch to activate the transmitter, the VOX (Voice Operated TX/RX Control) system provides hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into the microphone.
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MONITOR SSB/AM/FM MODES You may listen to the quality of your transmitted signal using the Monitor feature. 1. Press the [ MONI ] button. The “ ” icon will ap- [ MONI ] Button pear in the display, indicating that the Monitor is turned 2.
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Just as with receiver Clarifier operation, the amount of stations may also be using Yaesu transceivers with capa- offset from the original VFO frequency will appear in bility similar to that of your FT-950. On the DX side of the small display window.
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PLIT REQUENCY PERATION A powerful capability of the FT-950 is its flexibility in Split Frequency operation using the VFO-A and VFO-B frequency registers. This makes the FT-950 especially useful for high-level DX-peditions. The Split operation capability is very advanced and easy to use. Quick Split Operation 1.
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CW M The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT-950 permit operation using an electronic keyer paddle, a “straight key”, or a computer-based keying device. ETUP FOR TRAIGHT EY AND TRAIGHT EY EMULATION PERATION Before starting, connect your key line(s) to the front and/or rear panel KEY jack(s). Be sure the [ KEYER ] button on the left side of the front panel is turned off for now.
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CW M SING THE UILT LECTRONIC EYER Connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the front or rear panel KEY jack. 1. Press the [ CW ] mode button to engage CW operation. [ MONI ] Button The “ ”...
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CW M SING THE UILT LECTRONIC EYER Full Break-in (QSK) Operation As shipped from the factory, the FT-950 TX/RX system for CW is configured for “Semi-break-in” operation. However, using Menu item “043 A1A BK-IN,” you may change this setup for full break-in (QSK) operation, whereby the switching is quick enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of your transmis- sion.
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CW M SING THE UILT LECTRONIC EYER Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the front and rear KEY jacks of the FT-950. This permits utilization of Automatic Character Spacing (ACS), if desired. This permits the use of an electronic keyer via the front jack and a straight key or computer-driven keying line via the rear panel jack.
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CW C UDIO ILTER 1. Press the [ CONT ] button to disable the Contour filter, CONTOUR Indicator if necessary. The Contour indicator disappear from the CONTOUR indication on the display. Disappears 2. Press and hold the [ CONT ] button for 2 seconds to activate the APF (Audio Peak Filter) which provides a very narrow audio bandwidth.
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DX station. From the DX offset pitch may be set to any frequency between 300 side, if a dozen or more operators (also using Yaesu’s Hz and 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz steps. You can either match...
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CW C CW R SING EVERSE If you experience a difficult interference situation, where an interfering station cannot readily be eliminated, you may wish to try receiving using the opposite sideband. This may move the interfering station’s frequency in a direction that may lend itself more readily to rejection.
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CW C CW D ELAY ETTING During semi-break-in (not QSK) operation, the hang time of the transmitter, after you have finished sending, may be adjusted to a comfortable value consistent with your sending speed. This is the functional equivalent of the “VOX Delay” adjustment used on voice modes, and the delay may be varied anywhere between 30 msec and 3 seconds via Menu item “044 A1A DELAY”.
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CW C ONTEST EMORY EYER The FT-950 is capable of automatically sending CW messages (as you might do in a contest). Two techniques for message storage are available: you may either send the desired message contents using your keyer paddle (“Message Memory”), or you may input the text characters using the Main Dial Tuning knob and [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knobs (“Text Memory”).
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Page 81: Transmitting In The Beacon Mode
CW C ONTEST EMORY EYER CW M CW M HECKING THE EMORY ONTENTS ESSAGE LAYBACK 1. Press the [ BK-IN ] button to enable transmission. Ei- 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “Off” by the [ BK-IN ] button. ther Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depend- 2.
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CW C ONTEST EMORY EYER TEXT Memory The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters each) may also be programmed using a text-entry tech- nique. This technique is somewhat slower than sending the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured.
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CW C ONTEST EMORY EYER CW M CW M HECKING THE EMORY ONTENTS ESSAGE LAYBACK 1. Press the [ BK-IN ] button to enable transmission. Ei- 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “Off” by the [ BK-IN ] button. ther Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depend- 2.
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Page 84: Contest Number Programming, Message Memory
CW C ONTEST EMORY EYER U FH-2 R You may also utilize the CW message capability of the FT-950 from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel REM jack. Message Memory Five memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters total are provided (using the PARIS standard for characters and word length).
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CW C ONTEST EMORY EYER U FH-2 R CW M ESSAGE EMORY ROGRAMMING SING YOUR ADDLE HECKING THE EMORY ONTENTS 1. Set the operating mode to CW. 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “Off” by the 2. Set the [ BK-IN ] button to “Off”. [ BK-IN ] button.
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CW C ONTEST EMORY EYER U FH-2 R TEXT Memory The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters each) may also be programmed using a text-entry tech- nique. This technique is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured.
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CW C ONTEST EMORY EYER U FH-2 R ESSAGE ROGRAMMING 1. Press the [ CW ] button to set the operating mode to 5. Use the FH-2’s [ ] and [ ] keys to set the cursor position and use the FH-2’s [ ] and [ ] keys to choose 2.
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CW C ONTEST EMORY EYER U FH-2 R CW M CW M HECKING THE EMORY ONTENTS ESSAGE LAYBACK 1. Press the [ BK-IN ] button to enable transmission. Ei- 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “Off” by the [ BK-IN ] key.
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FM M ASIC PERATION 1. Press the [ AM/FM ] button several times, until the [ MOX ] Button Main Tuning Dial Knob [ MODE ] Button “ ” icon will appear in the display, to select the FM operating mode. 2.
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FM M EPEATER PERATION The FT-950 may be utilized on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters. 1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to the output fre- [ MOX ] Button [ MODE ] Button Main Tuning Dial Knob quency (downlink) from the repeater. 2.
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FM M QUELCH PERATION You may also use “Tone Squelch” whereby your receiver will be kept silent until an incoming signal modulated with a matching CTCSS tone is received. Your receiver’s squelch will then open in response to the reception of the required tone. 1.
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EMORY PERATION The FT-950 contains ninety-nine regular memories, labeled “01” through “99”, nine special programmed limit memory pairs, labeled “P1L/P1U” through “P9L/P9U”, and five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories, labeled “C-1” through “C-5”. Each stores various settings, in addition to the VFO-A frequency and mode (See below). By default, the 99 regular memories are contained in one group;...
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EMORY PERATION QMB Q The Quick Memory Bank consists of five memories (labeled “C-1” through “C-5.”) independent from the regular and PMS memories. These can quickly store operating parameters for later recall. QMB Channel Storage 1. Tune to the desired frequency on the VFO-A. [ QMB ( STO )] Button 2.
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EMORY PERATION The Standard Memory of the FT-950 allows storage and recall of up to 99 memories, each storing frequency, mode, and a wide variety of status information detailed previously. Memories may be grouped into as many as six Memory Groups, and additionally you get nine pairs of band-limit (PMS) memories along with five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories.
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EMORY PERATION Checking a Memory Channel’s Status Before programming a channel into memory, you can check the current contents of that channel without the danger of over- writing the channel accidentally. 1. Press the [ A M ] button momentarily. The data stored in the currently selected memory chan- nel will be displayed in the frequency field.
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EMORY PERATION Moving Memory Data to the VFO-A register You may transfer the contents of the currently selected memory channel into the VFO-A register, if you like. 1. Press the [ V/M ] button, as necessary, to go to the [ V/M ] Button “Memory”...
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EMORY PERATION Memory channels may be grouped into as many as six convenient batches, for easy identification and selection. For ex- ample, you might want to designate memory groups for AM BC stations, shortwave broadcast stations, contest frequencies, repeater frequencies and PMS limits, or any other groupings you like. Each memory group is capable of holding up to 20 memory channels (except Memory Group 01: it is 19 memory channels, and the Group size is fixed).
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PERATION ON LASKA MERGENCY REQUENCY 5167.5 U.S. V Section 97.401(d) of the regulations governing amateur radio in the United States permit emergency amateur communica- tions on the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz by stations in (or within 92.6 km of) the state of Alaska. This frequency is only to be used when the immediate safety of human life and/or property are threatened, and is never to be used for routine communications.
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EMORY CANNING You may scan either the VFO or the memories of the FT-950, and the radio will halt scanning on any station with a signal strong enough to open the receiver’s squelch. VFO S 1. Set the VFO-A to the frequency on which you would [ VFO-B ( RX )] Button like to begin scanning.
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EMORY CANNING 1. Set the transceiver up in the “Memory” mode by press- [ VFO-A ( RX )] Button [ VFO-B ( RX )] Button ing the [ V/M ] button, if necessary. DVICE If you can not enter the “Memory” mode, check to see if the transceiver is in VFO-B mode (the green [ VFO- B ( RX )] Indicator/Switch is illuminated).
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To limit scanning (and manual tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory Scan- ning (PMS) feature, which utilizes nine special-purpose memory pairs (“P1L/P1U” through “P9L/P9U”). The PMS fea- ture is especially useful in helping you to observe any operating sub-band limits, which apply to your Amateur license class. 1.
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ACKET PERATION Packet operation is easily accomplished on the FT-950 by connecting your TNC (Terminal Node Controller) to the trans- ceiver, per the illustration. “Packet” operation also applies to SSB-based AFSK data modes, such as PSK31, etc. DC IN INPUT: DC 13.8 V 22 A -TUNE -TUNE...
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RTTY R ADIO ELETYPE PERATION Most RTTY operation today is accomplished using a TNC or other computer-based system that utilizes AFSK tones. As such, the previous discussion on LSB-mode “Packet” operation will apply for Baudot operation, as well. For RTTY opera- tion using a Terminal Unit (TU) or the “FSK”...
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AFSK-B ISCELLANEOUS ASED ODES The FT-950 may also be used for a host of other SSB-based Data modes. Please set up your system using the illustration as a guideline. DC IN INPUT: DC 13.8 V 22 A -TUNE -TUNE FROM LINEAR TUNER SPKR...
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The Menu system of the FT-950 provides extensive customization capability, so you can set up your transceiver just the way you want to operate it. The Menu items are grouped by general utilization category, and are numbered from “001 AGC FST DLY”...
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N . M 001 AGC FST DLY 20 ~ 4000 msec ( 20 msec/step ) 300 msec 20 ~ 4000 msec ( 20 msec/step ) 002 AGC MID DLY 700 msec 20 ~ 4000 msec ( 20 msec/step ) 003 AGC SLW DLY 3000 msec DISPLAY 004 DISP COLOR...
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N . M MODE-DATA 050 DATA DT GAIN 0 ~ 100 MODE-DATA 051 DATA OUT LVL 0 ~ 100 30 ~ 3000 msec ( 10 msec/step ) MODE-DATA 052 DATA VOX DLY 300 msec MODE-DATA 053 DATA V GAIN 0 ~ 100 –3000 ~ +3000 Hz ( 10 Hz/step ) MODE-DATA 054 DATA PKTDISP...
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N . M TX AUDIO 091 TAUD EQ1 FRQ OFF/100 ~ 700 Hz ( 100 Hz/step ) TX AUDIO 092 TAUD EQ1 LVL –20 ~ +10 TX AUDIO 093 TAUD EQ1 BW 1 ~ 10 OFF/700 ~ 1500 Hz ( 100 Hz/step ) TX AUDIO 094 TAUD EQ2 FRQ TX AUDIO...
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AGC G DISPLAY G 001 AGC FST DLY 004 DISP COLOR Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC FAST mode. Function: Selects the Display color when the optional Data Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) Management Unit (DMU-2000) is connected. Default Setting: 300 msec Available Values: bL1/bL2/bL3/ub1/ub2 Default Setting: bL1 (COOL BLUE)
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DISPLAY G DVS G 014 DVS RX LVL 011 DISP RTR STU Function: Sets the audio output level from the optional Function: Selects the starting point of your rotator DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit. controller’s indicator needle. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Available Values: 0/90/180/270°...
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KEYER G GENERAL G 024 GENE ANT SEL 019 KEY CW MEM1 Function: Sets the method of antenna selection. Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message Available Values: bAnd/rEG register 1. Default Setting: bAnd Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 bAnd: The antenna is selected in accordance with the op- Default Setting: tyP2 erating band.
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GENERAL G MODE-CW G 037 A1A F-TYPE 032 GENE uT DIAL Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for Function: Selects the µ-TUNE mode. the device connected to the front panel’s KEY jack. Available Values: StP1/StP2 Available Values: OFF/buG/ELE/ACS Default Setting: StP1 Default Setting: ELE StP1: Activates the µ-TUNE system using “COARSE”...
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MODE-CW G 041 A1A CW AUTO 045 A1A PITCH Function: Enables/disables CW keying while operating Function: Adjusts your preferred CW tone pitch. on SSB. Available Values: 300 ~ 1050 Hz (50 Hz/step) Available Values: OFF/50/On Default Setting: 700 Hz Default Setting: OFF 046 A1A WEIGHT OFF: Disables CW keying while operating on SSB.
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MODE-DATA G MODE-FM G 050 DATA DT GAIN 056 F3E MIC Function: Sets the data input level from the TNC to the Function: Sets the microphone gain for the FM mode. AFSK modulator. Available Values: Ur/0 ~ 100 Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default Setting: 50 Default Setting: 50 When this menu is set to “Ur”, you may adjust the micro-...
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MODE-SSB G RX GENERAL G 064 J3E TX BPF 067 RGEN NB 1 LVL Function: Selects the audio passband of the DSP modula- Function: Adjusts the noise blanking level of the IF Noise tor on the SSB mode. Blanker for short duration pulse noise. Available Values: 1-30/1-29/2-28/3-27/4-26 Available Values: 0 ~ 255 Default Setting: 3-27: 300 ~ 2700 (Hz)
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SCOPE G This group’s adjustment has no effect if the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not connected. 073 SCP 1.8 FIX 079 SCP 18.0 FIX Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 160 m amateur Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 17 m amateur band.
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TUNING G TX AUDIO G 084 TUN DIALSTP 091 TAUD EQ1 FRQ Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob’s and the Function: Selects the center frequency of the lower range [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob’s tuning speed on the SSB, CW, for the parametric microphone equalizer.
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TX AUDIO G 097 TAUD EQ3 FRQ 103 TAUD PE2 FRQ Function: Selects the center frequency of the middle range Function: Selects the center frequency of the high range for the parametric microphone equalizer when the speech for the parametric microphone equalizer. processor is activated.
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TX GENERAL G 109 TGEN PROCLVL 114 TGEN VOX SEL Function: Sets a compression level of the Speech Proces- Function: Selects the audio input source for triggering TX sor. during VOX operation. Available Values: 1 ~ 100 Available Values: nic/dAtA Default Setting: 50 Default Setting: nic nic (MIC):...
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DVS-6 The DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit provides five memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds each of voice audio. You can store and then repeatedly transmit short identification and information messages. Installation 1. Turn the FT-950’s [ POWER ] switch “off”, and turn off the external DC power supply.
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RF µT The RF µTuning Kits provide ultra-sharp RF selectivity for the front end of the transceiver. Very high Q is made possible by the narrow-band design. Three RF µTuning Kits are available. The MTU-160 covers the 1.8 MHz band. The MTU-80/ 40 covers the 3.5 and 7 MHz bands.
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FC-40 E The FC-40 makes use of the control circuitry built into the transceiver, which allows the operator to control and monitor automatic operation of the FC-40, which mounts near the antenna feedpoint. The FC-40 uses specially selected, thermally stable components, and is housed in a waterproof case to withstand severe environmental conditions with high reliability. A carefully-chosen combination of solid-state switching components and high-speed relays allows the FC-40 to match a wide variety of antennas to within a 2:1 SWR on any amateur band frequency (160 through 6 meters), typically in less than eight seconds.
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FC-40 E Setup the FT-950 The optional FC-40 Automatic Antenna Tuner provides automatic tuning of a coaxial line to present nominal 50-ohm impedance to the FT-950’s ANT jack. Before operation can begin, you must instruct the FT-950’s microprocessor that the FC-40 is being used. This is done using the Menu Mode: 1.
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DMU-2000 The DMU-2000 Data Management Unit provides a Band Scope, Audio Scope, X-Y Oscilloscope, World Clock, Rotator Control, extensive Transceiver Status Displays, and Station Logging Capability. These extensive functions are displayed on a user-supplied computer monitor.. Installation of the SCOPE Unit 1.
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DMU-2000 Interconnections to FT-950 Connect the DMU-2000 and FT-950 transceiver, your after market Display, and your after market Keyboard (if used) as shown in Figure below. Keep an inch (2.5 cm) of space on either side of the DMU-2000 to prevent overheating. DC IN DC IN INPUT: DC 13.8 V...
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Rx Frequency Range: 30 kHz - 56 MHz (operating) 1.8 MHz - 50 MHz (specified performance, Amateur bands only) Tx Frequency Ranges: 1.8 MHz - 50 MHz (Amateur bands only) Frequency Stability: ±0.5 ppm (after 1 minute @+77 °F [+25 °C]) ±1.0 ppm (after 1 minute @+14 °F to +122 °F [–10 °Cto +50 °C]) +14 °F to +122 °F (–10 °C to +50 °C) Operating Temperature Range:...
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Circuit Type: Triple-conversion Superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies: 69.450 MHz/450 kHz/30 kHz (24 kHz for AM/FM) Sensitivity: SSB (BW: 2.4 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N) 4 µV (0.5 - 1.8 MHz) (IPO “ON”) 0.2 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”) 0.125 µV (50 - 54 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”) AM (BW: 6 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N, 30 % modulation @400 Hz) 28 µV (0.5 - 1.8 MHz) (IPO “ON”)
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FCC N This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Declaration of Conformity We, YAESU UK LTD. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Type of Equipment: HF Transceiver Brand Name: YAESU Model Number: FT-950 Manufacturer: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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Copyright 2010 Printed in Japan VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved 1007p-0Y No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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