Yaesu FTDX9000D - DATA MANAGEMENT Operation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Yaesu Manuals
  4. Transceiver
  5. FTDX-9000D
  6. Operation manual
Yaesu FTDX9000D - DATA MANAGEMENT Operation Manual

Yaesu FTDX9000D - DATA MANAGEMENT Operation Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for FTDX9000D - DATA MANAGEMENT:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
FT
9000D
DX
Operation Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Yaesu FTDX9000D - DATA MANAGEMENT

Summary of Contents for Yaesu FTDX9000D - DATA MANAGEMENT

  • Page 1 9000D Operation Manual...

  • Page 3: General Description

    ENERAL ESCRIPTION We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your purchase of the FT 9000D Transceiver! The FT 9000D is the culmination of a four-year design project. But it also is the product of our company’s fifty years of engineering, design, and manufacturing know how.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS General Description ........... 1 ANTENNA SELECTION ..............59 About This Manual................1 Changing the Speaker Output Configuration ........60 Conventions Used in This Manual ............1 Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) ....... 61 About the TFT Display ................
  • Page 5 ABLE OF ONTENTS CW Mode Operation ........106 Memory Operation .......... 125 Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key emulation) Operation ..106 Memory Storage ................125 Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ..........108 Memory Channel Recall ..............126 Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ............108 Checking a Memory Channel’s Status ........

  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    . . . EFORE EGIN 1. Connecting AC Power There are two power switches on this transceiver, one each on the rear and front panels. If the rear panel’s Power switch is not turned on, the front panel Power switch will not function. Push the rear panel’s Power N N N N N O O O O O TE...

  • Page 7: Connecting And Selecting The Microphone

    . . . EFORE EGIN 4. Connecting and Selecting the Microphone The FT 9000D comes equipped with two microphone connectors: the front panel includes a “Cannon” (XLR) three- pin connector, while the rear panel provides an eight-pin (round) connector. As shipped from the factory, the front panel XLR connector is engaged for operation, and the rear panel 8-pin microphone jack is not connected.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Main Dial Torque

    . . . EFORE EGIN 6. Adjusting the Main Dial Torque The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial may be adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold down the rear skirt of the knob, and while holding it in place rotate the Main Dial itself to the right to reduce the drag, or to the left to increase the drag.

  • Page 9: Resetting The Microprocessor

    . . . EFORE EGIN 8. Resetting the Microprocessor Resetting Memories (Only) Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the Memory channels previously stored, 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.

  • Page 10: Features

    Ultra-strong Receiver Front End YAESU’s outstanding RF-stage filtering establishes a clean performance that allows the rest of the receiver to perform at a high level. By reducing the ingress of energy from very strong sources like Shortwave Broadcast, local AM/FM/TV stations, and other signal sources, the overall purity of the spectrum delivered to the RF Amplifier first mixer, and subsequent stages is maintained, and the system Blocking Dynamic Range is also enhanced.
  • Page 11 VRF (Variable RF Filter) Preselector Filter (Page 68) On the 18 MHz and higher Amateur bands, and on 1.8 - 50 MHz on the Sub (VFO-B) band, Yaesu’s robust VRF (Variable RF Filter) preselector provides a relay-selected RF selectivity much tighter than that afforded by traditional bandpass filter networks. Sealed relays select heavy-duty inductors and capacitors, providing a tracking RF filter that protects the RF amplifier and following stages from strong out-of-band energy.

  • Page 12: Accessories

    CCESSORIES UPPLIED CCESSORIES FH-2 CF Card AC Power Cord Plugs Remote Control Keypad (128 MB: Q9000855) Microphone Extend Cable (8 Pin Modular) Operating Manual 2: AC Power Cord Warranty Card USA: T9017882 Europe: T9013285 Australia: T9013283A T9013285 2: This microphone cable (T9101549) is for use with the optional MD-200 , MD-100 , or MH-...

  • Page 13: Options

    PTIONS VAILABLE PTIONS MD-200 Ultra-High-Fidelity Desk-Top Microphone Lightweight Stereo Headphones MD-200 YH-77STA Desk-Top Microphone MD-100 External Speaker with Dual Speakers and Audio Linear Amplifier / AC Power Supply Filter VL-1000 / VP-1000 SP-9000 Antenna Rotator Connection Cable: T9101556 9000D O Page 11 PERATION ANUAL...

  • Page 14: Installation And Interconnections

    NSTALLATION AND NTERCONNECTIONS NTENNA ONSIDERATIONS is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired 9000D operating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, the transceiver’s Automatic Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value if the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1.

  • Page 15: Grounding

    NSTALLATION AND NTERCONNECTIONS ROUNDING HF transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for 9000D maximum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station effi- ciency in a number of ways: It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator.

  • Page 16: Connection Of Antenna And Power Cables

    NSTALLATION AND NTERCONNECTIONS ONNECTION OF NTENNA AND OWER ABLES Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as well as the AC power cable. Use a short, thick, braided cable to connect your sta- tion equipment to the bur- ied ground rod (or alterna- tive earth ground system).

  • Page 17: Connection Of Microphone, Headphones And

    NSTALLATION AND NTERCONNECTIONS FH-2 R ONNECTION OF ICROPHONE EADPHONES AND EMOTE ONTROL EYPAD This transceiver was shipped from the factory in configuration for a microphone input via the Front Panel XLR connector. To use the Rear Panel microphone with an 8-pin round connector, please change the microphone set up via the Menu.

  • Page 18: Key, Keyer, And Computer-Driven Keying Interconnections

    NSTALLATION AND NTERCONNECTIONS EYER OMPUTER RIVEN EYING NTERCONNECTIONS The FT 9000D includes a host of features for the CW operator, the functions of which will be detailed in the “Opera- tion” section later. Besides the built-in Electronic Keyer, two key jacks are provided, one each on the front and rear panels, for convenient connection to keying devices.

  • Page 19: Vl-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections

    NSTALLATION AND NTERCONNECTIONS VL-1000 L INEAR MPLIFIER NTERCONNECTIONS Be sure that both the FT 9000D and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in the illustration. On the rear panel of the VL-1000, please set the “ATT” switch to the “ON” position. The 200-Watt power output from the 9000D is far in excess of what is required to drive the VL-1000 to its full rated output.

  • Page 20: Interfacing To Other Linear Amplifiers

    NSTALLATION AND NTERCONNECTIONS NTERFACING TO THER INEAR MPLIFIERS Antenna Cable (50 Ω RF OUT RF IN FUSE GND RELAY N N N N N O O O O O TE The TX/RX switching in the linear amplifier is controlled by switching components in the transceiver. The relay circuit of the FT 9000D used for this switching is capable of switching AC voltage of 100 Volts at up to 300 mA, or DC voltages or 60 V at 200 mA or 30 V at up to 1 Amp.

  • Page 21: Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams

    ONNECTOR INOUT IAGRAMS BAND DATA1 BAND DATA2 +13V EXT ALC SERIAL OUT TX GND TX GND SERIAL IN BAND DATA A BAND DATA B BAND DATA C TXINH BAND DATA D FSET LINEAR (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) PACKET ROTATOR...

  • Page 22: Front Panel Controls

    RONT ANEL ONTROLS MOX Switch PHONES Jack Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk) A 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts either monaural or circuit, to activate the transmitter. It must be in the stereo headphones with 2- or 3-contact plugs. When undepressed position for reception.

  • Page 23: Key Jack

    RONT ANEL ONTROLS KEY Jack ANTENNA SELECT Switches This 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or These momentary buttons select the antenna jack on keyer paddles (for the built-in electronic keyer), or the rear panel, with the selection indicated by the LED output from an external electronic keyer.
  • Page 24 RONT ANEL ONTROLS MONI PITCH Knobs PROC Knobs MONI Knob MIC Knob The inner [ MONI ] knob adjusts the audio level of The inner [ MIC ] knob adjusts the microphone input the transmit monitor during transmission (relative level for (non-processed) SSB transmission. A A A A A to the AF GAIN control), when activated by the D D D D D VICE...
  • Page 25 RONT ANEL ONTROLS PROC ( Processor ) Switch CW DELAY Knob This outer [ CW DELAY ] knob sets the hang time of This button enables the RF speech processor for SSB the CW “VOX” circuit, between the moment you stop transmission.
  • Page 26 RONT ANEL ONTROLS VRF/μ-T NTCH Knobs There is a slight increase in receiver path inser- tion loss when the μ-Tune circuit is engaged. On VRF/μ-T Knob the frequencies where μ-Tune is used, this is sel- The inner [ VRF/μ-T ] knob tunes the passband of the dom a problem.
  • Page 27 RONT ANEL ONTROLS NTCH Switch You may disable this feature (displaying the CON- TOUR frequency) via Menu item “DISPLAY 022 This button turns the Main band (VFO-A) IF notch LEVEL INDICATOR.” See page 146 for details. filter on and off. When the IF notch filter is activated, DNR Knob the LED inside the button will glow red.
  • Page 28 RONT ANEL ONTROLS QMB ( Quick Memory Bank ) Switch MODE Switches STO ( Store ) Button A, B Button Pressing the [ A ] or [ B ] switch will illuminate the re- Pressing this button copies operating information (fre- spective indicator imbedded within the switch, allow- quency, mode, bandwidth, and also repeater direction/ ing adjustment of the operating mode on the Main...
  • Page 29 RONT ANEL ONTROLS Main Dial Knob SPLIT Switch This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of Pressing this button to activates split frequency op- the Main band (VFO-A) or a recalled memory. Clock- eration between the Main band (VFO-A), used for wise rotation of this knob increases the frequency.
  • Page 30 RONT ANEL ONTROLS V/M Switch A-BUSY Indicator This button toggles Main band (VFO-A) receiver op- This LED glows green whenever the Main band eration between the memory system and the VFO. (VFO-A) receiver squelch is open. If this indicator is Either “VFO,”...
  • Page 31 RONT ANEL ONTROLS DUAL Indicator S-Meter (Sub Receiver) This indicator glows Green when Dual Receive is en- On receive, this meter displays signal strength of in- gaged. coming signals as received on the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver. HI SWR Indicator On transmit, this meter serves as the ALC meter.
  • Page 32 RONT ANEL ONTROLS A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE VICE VICE Sections (R.FLT) through (AF GAIN RF GAIN) below pertain to operations associated with the Sub (VFO-B) band. Because their function is basically identical to that explained with respect to the Main (VFO-A) band, please see the Main (VFO-A) band discussions for detailed explanations of these controls, switches, and indicators.
  • Page 33 RONT ANEL ONTROLS SQL Knobs CONT ( Refer to Main ( VFO-A ) : ( Refer to Main VFO-A ) : NB Knob CONT ( Contour ) This adjusts the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF This knob provides adjustment of the Sub band (VFO- Noise Blanker level, when the Noise Blanker is en- B) receiver’s CONTOUR filter frequency.
  • Page 34 RONT ANEL ONTROLS RF PWR BIAS Knobs CLASS-A Switch RF PWR Knob Pressing this switch engages the Class-A capability for This is the main RF Power output control for the the transmitter. The power output will be reduced to a transceiver, active in all operating modes.
  • Page 35 RONT ANEL ONTROLS receiver gain. Use this control to narrow the IF DSP passband, as Using the Menu, it is possible to change the [ RF necessary, to reduce interference. The [ SHIFT ] con- GAIN ] control (for the Main (VFO-A) band) to serve trol may be used to re-center the passband response as the Sub (VFO-B) [ AF GAIN ] control.
  • Page 36 RONT ANEL ONTROLS B-DISP OFF Switch though, in case you want to use it again. To cancel the Clarifier offset, press the [ B.MODE/CLEAR ] switch Pressing this button causes the Sub band (VFO-B) (see details in # below). frequency to be blanked out, for local rag-chews or other occasions when the additional display informa- BAND/MHz / TX Switch tion is not needed.
  • Page 37 RONT ANEL ONTROLS A/B Switch BAND Key The [ A/B ] switch controls the determines whether the These keys allow one-touch selection of the desired actions of the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob will be applied Amateur band (1.8 ~ 50 MHz). What’s more, the [ 0 ] ~ [ 9 ] keys may be used for di- to the Main band (VFO-A) (“CLAR”...

  • Page 38: Rear Panel

    ( VFO-B ) This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone uti- RX ANT lizing a traditional YAESU HF-transceiver pinout. This type-M jack is for a separate receive-only an- REMOTE tenna. An antenna connected here can be used, by both...
  • Page 39 This 6-pin MINI-DIN Jack accepts a cable connected left channel (tip), and Sub band (VFO-B) receiver au- to a YAESU G-800DXA/-1000DXA/-2800DXA An- dio is on the right channel (ring). A stereo amplifier tenna Rotator. You may control the antenna azimuth or recorder is recommended, to record each receiver’s...

  • Page 40: Key Board

    ANEL KEY BOARD This 1/4-inch gold-plated phone jack accepts a CW Connect your keyboard (not supplied) to one of these key or keyer paddle. A 2-contact plug cannot be used jacks in accordance with your keyboard type (“USB” in this jack. Key-up voltage is +5 V, and key-down or “PS/2”) to use the Smart Memory Card for storage current is 1 mA.

  • Page 41: Frequency Display

    REQUENCY ISPLAY Main ( VFO-A ) Band TX/RX Indicators These combination lamp-buttons select and indicate the transmit/receive status of the Main band (VFO- A). When the green “RX” lamp is lit, the receiving frequency is under control of the [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob and display (either VFO-A or a recalled memory channel).

  • Page 42: Tft Feature/Control Details

    TFT F EATURE ONTROL ETAILS Pressing any of these keys provides one-touch access For entering a frequency directly into the Sub (VFO- to the Amateur bands from 1.8 ~ 28 MHz. When the B) register, press this key. Then use the keys described [ ENT ] key has been pressed first, these keys then serve in sections (A) and (B) above for entering the digits of the desired frequency;...

  • Page 43: Operation

    FH-2 O PERATION The supplied Remote Control Keypad “FH-2” can be used to control the voice memory capability for the SSB/AM/FM modes, and the contest memory keyer for the CW mode. You can also play back up to 15 seconds of incoming received audio, as well, for verification of a missed callsign or other purposes.

  • Page 44: Receiving On Amateur Bands

    ASIC PERATION 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 13 for details. Do you have your antenna(s) connected to the rear-panel Antenna jack(s)? See page 14 for details. Is your microphone (and/or key or paddle) connected? See page 15 and 16 for details.

  • Page 45: Basic Operation

    ASIC PERATION ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS [ RX ] switch Main (VFO-A) [ BAND ] key [ AF GAIN ] knob Main (VFO-A) [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob [ POWER ] swtch [ AF GAIN ] knob Sub (VFO-B) [ RX ] swtch Sub (VFO-B) [ BAND/MHz ] switch A A A A A 1.
  • Page 46 ASIC PERATION ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS [ FAST ] switch [ ANTENNA SELECT ] switch [ MODE ] key [ SQL ] knob [ PITCH ] knob [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob A A A A A 9.

  • Page 47: Operation On 60-Meter (5 Mhz) Band (U.s. Version Only)

    ASIC PERATION ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS 10. Rotate the [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob to tune around It is possible to separate the frequency change the band, and begin normal operation. over one dial rotation, while operating solely on Q Q Q Q Q N N N N N the CW mode, using the Menu items “TUNING...

  • Page 48: Clar (Clarifier) Operation On Main (Vfo-A)

    ASIC PERATION ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS CLAR ( C ( VFO-A ) LARIFIER PERATION ON The [ CLAR ] button and [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob are used to offset either the receive, transmit, or both frequencies from their settings on the Main band (VFO-A) frequency (the Clarifier does not affect the Sub band (VFO-B), however). The four small numbers on the Multi Display Window show the current Clarifier offset.

  • Page 49: Lock

    ASIC PERATION ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS LOCK You may lock the setting of the [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob, to prevent accidental frequency change. [ LOCK ] switch To lock out the [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob, just press the [ LOCK ] switch that is located to the right of the Dial.

  • Page 50: B-Disp Off

    ASIC PERATION ECEIVING ON MATEUR ANDS B-DISP OFF During monoband operation, you may wish to disable (temporarily) the display of the Sub (VFO-B) band frequency. [ B.DISP OFF ] switch To do this, press the [ B.DISP OFF ] switch, found at the lower left side of the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob.

  • Page 51: Convenient Features

    ONVENIENT EATURES ECEIVE The FT 9000D is capable of simultaneous reception, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers, in what is called the Dual Receive mode. Especially useful for DX work, here is the operating procedure for Dual Receive operation. MAIN(VFO-A) [ SQL ] knob [ MODE ] key MODE [ B ] switch...
  • Page 52 ONVENIENT EATURES ECEIVE UPLEX PERATION The FT 9000D includes a unique capability among N N N N N O O O O O TE HF transceivers: the ability to operate in a full duplex en- Full Duplex operation within the same band (e.g. vironment, where by you can transmit on the Main band both Main and Sub VFOs on 20 meters) is not pos- (VFO-A) while simultaneously tuning around, on a dif-...

  • Page 53: Using Headphones For Dual Receive

    ONVENIENT EATURES ECEIVE UPLEX PERATION Using Headphones for Dual Receive To take advantage of dual reception, you will want to connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack. Like the AF GAIN control, headphone audio mixing can also be configured as desired from Menu Selection “RX AUDIO 084 HEAD- PHONE MIX.”...

  • Page 54: Bandwidth Diversity Reception

    ONVENIENT EATURES ECEIVE UPLEX PERATION Bandwidth Diversity Reception This mode involves receiving the same signal through two different bandpass filters. The frequency and mode of both the Main band (VFO-A) and Sub band (VFO-B) are the same. The Main band (VFO-A) can be set up for a narrow bandpass, and the Sub band (VFO-B) for a wide bandpass, using the [ WIDTH ] knobs, resulting in a spatial perception of the channel.

  • Page 55: P.back (Audio Playback) From Main (Vfo-A) Receiver

    ONVENIENT EATURES P.BACK ( A ( VFO-A ) R UDIO LAYBACK FROM ECEIVER Once engaged by the operator, the FT 9000D begins the automatic recording of the last 15 seconds of incoming receiver audio on the Main band (VFO-A). This capability is especially useful for confirming a callsign that may have been difficult to copy due to noise or QRM, etc.

  • Page 56: My Bands" Operation

    ONVENIENT EATURES “M ” O ANDS PERATION When operating on an Amateur Band on the Main (VFO-A) register, it is possible to use the [ BAND/MHz ] switch to engage the use of the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob for Amateur band selection. The “My Bands” feature allows you to select several Amateur bands, and make only those bands available for selection via the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] tuning knob.

  • Page 57: Band Stack Operation

    ONVENIENT EATURES TACK PERATION The FT 9000D 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 key.

  • Page 58: Dial Swap Configuration (Af/Rf Gain Controls)

    ONVENIENT EATURES ( AF/RF GAIN ONFIGURATION CONTROLS Using the Menu, it is possible to change the [ RF GAIN ] control (for the Main (VFO-A) band) to serve as the Sub (VFO- B) [ AF GAIN ] control. In this case, the Menu Item “GENERAL 046 AF/RF DIAL SWAP” will move the Main (VFO- A) [ RF GAIN ] control function to the knob normally utilized for the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s [ AF GAIN ] control.

  • Page 59: Custom Switch)

    ONVENIENT EATURES C.S ( C USTOM WITCH An often-used Menu mode selection may be brought out to the front panel’s [ C.S ] key [ C.S ] key [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob [ MNU ] key Menu Selection Recall via [ C.S ] Switch C.S Setup 1.

  • Page 60: More Frequency Navigation Techniques

    ONVENIENT EATURES REQUENCY AVIGATION ECHNIQUES Keyboard Frequency Entry A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE VICE VICE You may enter operating frequencies, In the above examples, you will notice that the for either the Main (VFO-A) or Sub trailing “zero”...

  • Page 61: Antenna Selection

    ONVENIENT EATURES NTENNA ELECTION Four main antenna jacks, available for both transmission and reception, are provided on the rear panel of the transceiver. What’s more, a receive-only jack is provided, and the incoming signal path may also have a special after-market filter or preamplifier inserted, if desired, with one-touch access.

  • Page 62: Changing The Speaker Output Configuration

    ONVENIENT EATURES HANGING THE PEAKER UTPUT ONFIGURATION An internal switch, and the menu, allow you to configure the way audio is fed to the two internal speakers (either “stereo” or “monaural” modes are available). A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE VICE...

  • Page 63: Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram)

    On the 18 MHz and higher Amateur bands on the Main (VFO-A) re- DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) (See page 77) ceiver, and on all Amateur bands on the Sub (VFO-B) receiver, Yaesu’s powerful VRF (Variable RF Filter) preselector circuit provides excellent The DSP’s Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) feature utilizes sixteen dif-...

  • Page 64: Ipo (Intercept Point Optimization)

    ONVENIENT EATURES IPO ( I NTERCEPT OINT PTIMIZATION Normally, the front-end FET RF amplifiers provide maximum sensitivity for weak signals. During typical conditions on lower frequencies (where strong signals and high noise are common), the RF amplifiers can be bypassed by pressing the [ IPO ] button so that the button’s illumination is lit.

  • Page 65: Att

    ONVENIENT EATURES Even with the IPO function on, extremely strong local signals or high noise can still degrade reception. In such situations, you can use the [ ATT ] knob to insert 3, 6, 12, or 18-dB of RF attenuation in front of the RF amplifier. MAIN (VFO-A) [ ATT ] switch SUB (VFO-B) [ ATT ] switch Main (VFO-A) Attenuator Setup...

  • Page 66: Rf Gain (Ssb/Cw/Am Modes)

    ONVENIENT EATURES ( SSB/CW/AM M RF G ODES The RF Gain controls provide manual adjustment of the gain levels for the receiver RF and IF stages, to account for noise and/or signal strength conditions at the moment. SUB (VFO-B) [ RF GAIN ] knob MAIN (VFO-A) [ RF GAIN ] knob Main (VFO-A) RF Gain Adjustment A A A A A...

  • Page 67: Suppression Features

    : RF F DVANCED NTERFERENCE UPPRESSION EATURES RONT The FT 9000D includes an unmatched array of RF selectivity-enhancing features. Please study the material below carefully, so as to understand the various features complete. µ-T SING THE EATURE The μ-Tune system is an advanced preselector for the RF front end of the Main (VFO-A) receiver, providing a much narrower passband than the VRF circuit.
  • Page 68 : RF F DVANCED NTERFERENCE UPPRESSION EATURES RONT µ-T SING THE EATURE A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE VICE VICE The μ-Tune filters are the most advanced, selective RF preselector filters ever incorporated into an Amateur Radio transceiver.
  • Page 69 : RF F DVANCED NTERFERENCE UPPRESSION EATURES RONT µ-T SING THE EATURE A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE VICE VICE With μ-Tuning, the center frequency of the filter is continuously adjustable throughout its operating range, 50-60 MHz and the quality L/C components ensure a tight pass- 22-30 MHz...

  • Page 70: Using The Vrf (Variable Rf Front-End Filter)

    : RF F DVANCED NTERFERENCE UPPRESSION EATURES RONT VRF ( V RF F SING THE ARIABLE RONT ILTER The VRF system is a high-performance RF front-end preselector that has lower Q and lower insertion loss than the μ-Tune circuit. VRF provides outstanding rejection of out-of-band signals, and if low gain in your antenna system causes insertion loss to be a critical factor, you may wish to use VRF, instead of μ-Tune, on the bands below 14 MHz.

  • Page 71: Interference Rejection

    NTERFERENCE EJECTION IGNALS REQUENCY BY UST A EW KHZ R.FLT ( R OOFING ILTERS 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 im- prove reception on a very crowded band (during a contest, etc.).

  • Page 72: Cont (Contour) Control Operation

    EJECTION ( S NTERFERENCE IGNALS WITHIN CONT ( C ONTOUR ONTROL PERATION The Contour filtering system provides a gentle perturbation of the IF filter passband, so as to suppress or enhance certain frequency components modestly, so as to enhance the natural-sounding received signal. MAIN (VFO-A) [ CONT ] switch MAIN (VFO-A) [ CONT ] knob SUB (VFO-B) [ CONT ] switch...
  • Page 73 EJECTION ( S NTERFERENCE IGNALS WITHIN CONT ( C ONTOUR ONTROL PERATION Q Q Q Q Q P P P P P With reference to Figure (B), note the initial posi- UICK UICK OINT OINT UICK UICK UICK OINT OINT OINT tion (12 o’clock) of the [CONT] control when the The steep slopes of the DSP filtering can, when...

  • Page 74: If Shift Operation (Ssb/Cw/Rtty/Pkt/Am Modes)

    EJECTION ( S NTERFERENCE IGNALS WITHIN ( SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM M IF SHIFT O PERATION ODES IF Shift allows you to vary the DSP filter passband higher or lower, without changing the pitch of the incoming signal, so as to reduce or eliminate interference. Because the carrier tuning frequency is not varied, there is no need to re-tune the operating frequency when eliminating the interference.

  • Page 75: (Ssb/Cw/Rtty/Pkt Modes)

    EJECTION ( S NTERFERENCE IGNALS WITHIN WIDTH ( IF DSP B ( SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT M ANDWIDTH UNING ODES The IF Width tuning system allows you to vary the width of the DSP IF passband, so as to eliminate interference. More- over, the bandwidth may actually be expanded from its default setting, should you wish to enhance incoming signal fidelity when interference on the band is low.

  • Page 76: Using If Shift And Width Together

    EJECTION ( S NTERFERENCE IGNALS WITHIN WIDTH ( IF DSP B ( SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT M ANDWIDTH UNING ODES Using IF Shift and Width Together The IF Shift and Variable IF Width features together form a very effective interference-fighting filtering system. For example, in Figure (A) you can see how interfer- Desired Signal ence has appeared both on the high and low sides of the desired signal.

  • Page 77: If Notch Filter Operation (Ssb/Cw/Rtty/Pkt/Am Modes)

    EJECTION ( S NTERFERENCE IGNALS WITHIN ( SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM M IF N OTCH ILTER PERATION ODES 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. MAIN (VFO-A) [ NTCH ] knob MAIN (VFO-A) [ NTCH ] switch SUB (VFO-B) [ NTCH ] knob...
  • Page 78 EJECTION ( S NTERFERENCE IGNALS WITHIN ( SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM M IF N OTCH ILTER PERATION ODES The performance of the IF Notch filter is shown in Figure (A), where the effect of rotation of the [ NOTCH ] knob is depicted. In Figure (B) you can see the notching effect of the IF Notch filter as you rotate the [ NOTCH ] knob to eliminate the incom- ing interference.

  • Page 79: Digital Noise Reduction (Dnr) Operation

    EJECTION ( S NTERFERENCE IGNALS WITHIN ( DNR ) O IGITAL OISE EDUCTION PERATION The Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) system is designed to reduce the level of random noise found on the HF and 50 MHz bands, and it is especially effective during SSB operation. By rotating the [ DNR ] knob, any of sixteen different noise- reduction algorithms can be selected;...

  • Page 80: Narrow (Nar) One-Touch If Filter Selection

    EJECTION ( S NTERFERENCE IGNALS WITHIN NARROW ( NAR ) O IF F OUCH ILTER ELECTION Pressing the [ NAR ] switch provides one-touch, mode-specific selection of a narrow IF DSP filter setting that does not depend on the setting of the Width control. Pressing the [ NAR ] switch once more returns the bandwidth control to the Width/Shift system.

  • Page 81: Digital Notch Filter (Dnf) Operation

    EJECTION ( S NTERFERENCE IGNALS WITHIN ( DNF ) O IGITAL OTCH ILTER PERATION The Digital Notch Filter (DNF) is an effective beat-cancelling 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. MAIN (VFO-A) [ DNF ] switch SUB (VFO-B) [ DNF ] switch SUB (VFO-B) [ RX ] switch...

  • Page 82: If Noise Blanker (Nb) Operation

    EJECTION ( S NTERFERENCE IGNALS WITHIN ( NB ) O IF N OISE LANKER PERATION The FT 9000D includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition systems. MAIN (VFO-A) [ NB ] knob MAIN (VFO-A) [ NB ] switch SUB (VFO-B) [ NB ] knob SUB (VFO-B) [ NB ] switch...

  • Page 83: Tools For Comfortable And Effective Reception

    OOLS FOR OMFORTABLE AND FFECTIVE ECEPTION AGC ( A UTOMATIC ONTROL The AGC system is designed to help compensate for fading and other propagation effects, with characteristics that can be of particular value on 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.

  • Page 84: Sloped Agc Operation

    OOLS FOR OMFORTABLE AND FFECTIVE ECEPTION AGC ( A UTOMATIC ONTROL SLOPED AGC Operation In traditional AGC systems, the audio output from the transceiver becomes essentially fixed once the threshold for AGC action is reached (usually several dozen dB above the no-signal noise floor). The FT 9000D, however, includes an innovative Sloped AGC system, that allows the audio volume to rise and fall slightly according to signal strength.

  • Page 85: Mute Feature Main (Vfo-A) Band

    OOLS FOR OMFORTABLE AND FFECTIVE ECEPTION EATURE (VFO-A) B There may be occasions, during Dual Receive operation, when you want to silence the Main (VFO-A) receiver tempo- rarily so as to concentrate on what’s being received on the Sub (VFO-B) receiver. The Mute feature makes this simple to accomplish.

  • Page 86: Adjacent Channel Monitor (Acm) Cw Mode Only

    OOLS FOR OMFORTABLE AND FFECTIVE ECEPTION ( ACM ) CW M DJACENT HANNEL ONITOR While operating on CW on the Main band (VFO-A), the ACM feature provides a visual indicator of encroachment by another station (someone you may not be able to hear because of the tight DSP filter in your FT 9000D).

  • Page 87: Ssb/Am Mode Transmission (Let's Look At The Transmitter

    SSB/AM M RANSMISSION [ MOX ] switch [ VOX ] switch [ MODE ] key [ MIC ] knob [ MAIN Tuning Dial ] knob 1. Selecting the Operating Mode 3. Press the microphone’s PTT (Push To Talk) switch to The operating mode is selected using the [ MODE ] begin transmission;...
  • Page 88 SSB/AM M RANSMISSION A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE VICE VICE ALC meter deflection may be caused by excessive drive power, but also by reflected power detected in the antenna system. If the impedance presented to the transceiver is different from 50 Ohms, ALC meter action may be observed that is not related to the proper setting of the [ MIC ] gain control.

  • Page 89: Phantom Voltage For Condenser Microphones

    SSB/AM M RANSMISSION HANTOM OLTAGE FOR ONDENSER ICROPHONES For powering a studio-quality condenser microphone connected to the front panel’s XLR (“Cannon”) connector, it is possible to enable a 48-volt DC line connected to that jack. Because the improper enabling of this voltage could cause damage to other microphone types, the simple process for enabling the voltage has been made somewhat complicated, so as to prevent the voltage from being enabled by accident.

  • Page 90: Using The Automatic Antenna Tuner

    SING THE UTOMATIC NTENNA UNER The Automatic Antenna Tuner (hereinafter referred to as the “ATU”) built into each FT 9000D is crafted 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 9000D.

  • Page 91: About Atu Operation

    SING THE UTOMATIC NTENNA UNER ATU O PERATION Q Q Q Q Q P P P P P UICK UICK OINT OINT UICK UICK UICK OINT OINT OINT As shipped from the factory, only one ATU alignment point is saved on each Amateur band. This was memo- rized during the final alignment and performance verification stages on the production line.

  • Page 92: Lithium Battery Replacement

    SING THE UTOMATIC NTENNA UNER ITHIUM BATTERY EPLACEMENT The memories for the ATU are backed up by a common Lithium backup battery (type CR2032 or equivalent). After two or more years of heavy use, you may notice that the tuner memories are not being maintained, and that you have to re-tune when returning to a frequency on which you had previously stored tuning data.
  • Page 93 SING THE UTOMATIC NTENNA UNER ITHIUM BATTERY EPLACEMENT Slide the front panel diagonally upward and outward. Figure 4 ATU Backup Battery C O N T R O L Unit Backup Switch Figure 5 Removal of the Lithium Backup Battery Inserting the Lithium Backup Battery After pushing in the direction of the arrow, Use your fingertip to push in the move your finger upward.

  • Page 94: Ssb/Am Mode Transmission

    SSB/AM M RANSMISSION NHANCING RANSMIT IGNAL UALITY SING THE PEECH ROCESSOR - SSB, AM M The Speech Processor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output via a sophisticated compression technique. The result is improved intelligibility when conditions are difficult. [ METER ] switch [ MIC ] knob [ PROC ] knob...

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Ssb Transmitted Bandwidth

    SSB/AM M RANSMISSION NHANCING RANSMIT IGNAL UALITY SSB T 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 during SSB transmission. However, the bandwidth may be varied by the operator, so as to provide different levels of fidelity or talk power, according to your preferences.

  • Page 96: Signal Quality Enhancement Using The

    SSB/AM M RANSMISSION NHANCING RANSMIT IGNAL UALITY IGNAL UALITY NHANCEMENT SING THE ARAMETRIC ICROPHONE QUALIZER The FT 9000D includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer, that provides precise, independent control over the low-, mid-, and treble-ranges in your voice wave-form. 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.
  • Page 97 SSB/AM M RANSMISSION NHANCING RANSMIT IGNAL UALITY IGNAL UALITY NHANCEMENT SING THE ARAMETRIC ICROPHONE QUALIZER +10dB Parametric Gain 0 dB -10dB -20dB 100 700Hz 700 1500Hz 1500 3200Hz ～ ～ ～ 3-Stage Parametric Equalizer Adjustments: Front Panel Microphone Jack TX AUDIO 146 F-PRMTRC EQ1-FREQ “100”...

  • Page 98: Low- Distortion Class-A Operation

    SSB/AM M CLASS-A O RANSMISSION ISTORTION PERATION CLASS-A O ISTORTION PERATION Class-A operation of the FT 9000D transmitter is provided, yielding ultra-low distortion products during SSB opera- tion. Power output during Class-A operation is 75 Watts. [ BIAS ] knob [ CLASS-A ] switch To engage Class-A operation, press the [ CLASS-A ] A A A A A...
  • Page 99 SSB/AM M CLASS-A O RANSMISSION ISTORTION PERATION CLASS-A O ISTORTION PERATION Continuous adjustment of the Bias Level between Class-A and Class-AB is possible. Class-AB Class-A Input Class-AB and Class-A Operating Principle Q Q Q Q Q P P P P P UICK UICK UICK...

  • Page 100: Voice Memory

    SSB/AM M RANSMISSION OICE EMORY You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT 9000D by plugging in the supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad into the rear panel’s [ REMOTE ] jack. 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.

  • Page 101: Convenient Transmitter Accessories

    ONVENIENT RANSMITTER CCESSORIES VOX: A TX/RX S SSB/AM/FM M UTOMATIC WITCHING USING OICE ONTROL ODES 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.

  • Page 102: Using The Monitor

    ONVENIENT RANSMITTER CCESSORIES MONITOR SING THE You may listen to the quality of your transmitted signal using the Monitor feature. [ MONI ] switch [ MONI ] knob 1. Press the [ MONI ] switch. The imbedded Red LED A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE...

  • Page 103: Split Operation Using The Tx Clarifier (Vfo-A Operation)

    ONVENIENT RANSMITTER CCESSORIES ( VFO-A O TX C PLIT PERATION SING THE LARIFIER PERATION For split TX/RX operation in “casual” pile-ups, where the split is less than 10 kHz, the TX Clarifier (Offset Tuning) feature may be utilized. [ CLAR ] switch [ BAND/MHz TX ] switch [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob [ A/B ] switch...

  • Page 104: Split-Frequency Operation

    ONVENIENT RANSMITTER CCESSORIES PLIT REQUENCY PERATION A powerful capability of the FT 9000D is its flexibility in Split Frequency operation, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) frequency registers. This makes the FT 9000D especially useful for high-level DX-pedition use, as the Split operation capability is very advanced and easy to use.

  • Page 105: Vfo Tracking Feature

    PLIT REQUENCY PERATION VFO Tracking Feature In the default setting, the Main (VFO-A) frequency and Sub (VFO-B) frequency are changed individu- ally using the [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob and the [ SUB VFO-B ] knob. If you want to tune the Main (VFO-A) frequency and Sub (VFO-B) frequency together, the VFO Tracking feature is very useful.

  • Page 106: Quick Split Operation

    ONVENIENT RANSMITTER CCESSORIES PLIT REQUENCY PERATION Quick Split Operation The Quick Split feature allows you to set a one-touch offset of +5 kHz to be applied to your radio’s transmit fre- quency on the Sub VFO, compared to the Main (VFO-A) frequency. MAIN (VFO-A) MAIN (VFO-A) SUB (VFO-B)

  • Page 107: Full Duplex Operation

    ONVENIENT RANSMITTER CCESSORIES UPLEX PERATION The FT 9000D includes a unique capability among Important Guidelines for Full Duplex Operation HF transceivers: the ability to operate in a full duplex en- Remember that, at your station location, the capability vironment, where by you can transmit on the Main band exists for damaging RF voltage to be conducted from your (VFO-A) while simultaneously tuning around, on a dif- transmitting antenna into your receiving antenna during...

  • Page 108: Cw Mode Operation

    CW M PERATION The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT 9000D include operation using both an electronic keyer paddle and a “straight key” or emulation thereof, as is provided by a computer-based keying device. ETUP FOR TRAIGHT TRAIGHT EY EMULATION PERATION Before starting, connect your key line to the front and/or rear panel [ KEY ] jack, and be sure the [ KEYER ] switch on the left side of the front panel is turned off for now.
  • Page 109 CW M PERATION ETUP FOR TRAIGHT TRAIGHT EY EMULATION PERATION T T T T T ERMINOL ERMINOL ERMINOL ERMINOL ERMINOLOGY Semi-break-in This is a pseudo- “VOX” mode used on CW, whereby the closure of the CW key will engage the transmitter, and release of the key will allow the receiver to receive after a short delay.

  • Page 110: Using The Built-In Electronic Keyer

    CW M PERATION SING THE UILT LECTRONIC EYER Connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the front or rear panel [ KEY ] jack. [ SPEED ] knob [ KEYER ] switch [ BK-IN ] switch [ CW ] key [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob 1.

  • Page 111: Setting The Keyer Weight (Dot/Space:dash ) Ratio

    CW M PERATION SING THE UILT LECTRONIC EYER A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE VICE VICE If you reduce power using the [ RF PWR ] control, the ALC meter reading will increase; this is normal and does not indicate any problem whatsoever (because increased ALC voltage is being used to lower the power).

  • Page 112: Cw Convenience Features

    DX station. From the DX side, if a dozen you can adjust your receiver frequency to center the in- or more operators (also using Yaesu’s SPOT coming station on the pitch corresponding to that of your system) all call precisely on the same frequency, transmitted signal.

  • Page 113: Using Cw Reverse

    CW C ONVENIENCE EATURES 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 throw the interfering station’s frequency in a direction that may lend itself more readily to rejection.

  • Page 114: Cw Delay Time Setting

    CW C ONVENIENCE EATURES 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 to the “VOX Delay” adjustment used on voice modes;...

  • Page 115: Cw Pitch Adjustment

    CW C ONVENIENCE EATURES CW P ITCH DJUSTMENT [ PITCH ] knob Rotation of the front panel’s [ PITCH ] control will allow T T T T T ERMINOL ERMINOL ERMINOLOGY ERMINOL ERMINOL adjustment of the center frequency of the receiver pass- CW Pitch band, as well as the pitch of your offset CW carrier, to the If you tuned to an exact “zero beat”...

  • Page 116: Contest Memory Keyer

    CW C ONVENIENCE EATURES ONTEST EMORY EYER Contest Memory Keyer The supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad may be used as a control keypad for the automatic sending of 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 TFT (“Text Memory”).
  • Page 117 CW C ONVENIENCE EATURES ONTEST EMORY EYER Message Memory Programming (Using Your Paddle) Checking the CW Memory Contents 1. Press the [ CW ] mode switch to engage CW operation. 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off. 2. Set the [ BK-IN/SPOT ] switch to Off. 2.

  • Page 118: Text Memory

    CW C ONVENIENCE EATURES ONTEST EMORY EYER TEXT Memory The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters total) 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.
  • Page 119 CW C ONVENIENCE EATURES ONTEST EMORY EYER Text Message Programming Checking the CW Memory Contents 1. Press the [ CW ] mode switch to engage CW operation. 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off. 2. Be sure that Break-in is Off by pressing the [ BK-IN/ 2.

  • Page 120: Fm Mode Operation

    FM M PERATION ASIC PERATION [ FM ] mode key [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob 1. Press the [ FM ] mode key to select the FM operating A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE VICE...

  • Page 121: Repeater Operation

    FM M PERATION EPEATER PERATION The FT 9000D may be utilized on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters. [ FM ] mode key [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob 1. Rotate the [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob to the output CTCSS Operation Tone Encoder frequency (downlink) from the repeater.
  • Page 122 FM M PERATION EPEATER PERATION You may also use “Tone Squelch” whereby your receiver will be kept silent until an incoming signal bearing a matching CTCSS tone is receiver. Your receiver’s squelch will then open in response to the reception of the required tone. [ FM ] mode key [ Main Tuning Dial ] knob [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob...
  • Page 123 9000D O Page 121 PERATION ANUAL...

  • Page 124: Convenient Memory Functions

    ONVENIENT EMORY FUNCTIONS The FT 9000D contains ninety-nine regular memories, labeled 01 through 99, nine special programmed limit memory pairs, labeled P-1L/1U through P-9L/9U, and five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories, labeled C1 ~ C5. Each stores various settings, not only the main band’s (VFO-A) frequency and mode (See below). By default, the 99 regular memories are contained in one group;...

  • Page 125: Qmb (Quick Memory Bank)

    QMB ( Q UICK EMORY The Quick Memory Bank is comprised of five memories (labeled C1 ~ C5) independent from the regular and PMS memories. These can quickly store operating parameters for later recall. QMB C HANNEL TORAGE [ QMB STO ] key If you repeatedly press the (QMB) [ STO ] key, the QMB 1.

  • Page 126: Memory Groups

    EMORY ROUPS EMORY ROUP SSIGNMENT [ MNU ] key [ MCH/GRP ] switch [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob 1. Press the [ MNU ] key to enter the Menu mode. A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE VICE...

  • Page 127: Memory Operation

    EMORY PERATION The memory system of the FT 9000D 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.

  • Page 128: Memory Channel Recall

    EMORY PERATION EMORY HANNEL ECALL [ V/M ] key [ MCH/GRP ] switch [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob Press the [ V/M ] switch, if necessary, to enter the Advice Memory mode. A memory channel number will ap- To work within a particular Memory Group, press pear in the multi-panel window.

  • Page 129: Checking A Memory Channel's Status

    EMORY PERATION EMORY HANNEL ECALL 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 data accidentally. M ] key [ MCH/GRP ] switch [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob A A A A A 1.

  • Page 130: Erasing Memory Channel Data

    EMORY PERATION RASING EMORY HANNEL [ LOCK ] switch M ] key [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob 1. Press the [ MCH/GRP ] key momentarily. The imbed- A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE VICE VICE ded LED will glow Red, indicating that you are now After erasure, only the memory channel num-...

  • Page 131: Moving Memory Data To The Main (Vfo-A) Band

    EMORY PERATION ( VFO-A ) B OVING EMORY ATA TO THE You may transfer the contents of the currently-selected memory channel into the Main band (VFO-A) register, if you like. A ] key [ MCH/GRP ] switch [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob 1.

  • Page 132: Memory Tune Operation

    EMORY PERATION EMORY PERATION You may freely tune off of any memory channel in a “Memory tune” mode that is similar to VFO operation. So long as you do not over-write the contents of the current memory, Memory tune operation will not alter the contents of the memory channel.

  • Page 133: Operation On Alaska Emergency Frequency

    ( U.S. V : 5167.5 PERATION ON LASKA MERGENCY REQUENCY ERSION 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.

  • Page 134: Operation On The 60-Meter Band (U.s. Version)

    60-M AND ( U.S. V PERATION ON THE ETER ERSION The recently-released 60-meter band is covered, in the FT 9000D, by five special, 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).

  • Page 135: Vfo And Memory Scanning

    EMORY CANNING You may scan wither the VFO or the memories of the FT 9000D, and the radio will halt the scan on any station with a signal strong enough to open the receiver’s squelch. VFO S CANNING [ SQL ] knob [ V/M ] key 1.

  • Page 136: Memory Scan

    EMORY CANNING EMORY [ SQL ] knob [ V/M ] key 1. Set the transceiver up in the memory mode by press- A A A A A D D D D D VICE VICE VICE VICE VICE ing the [ V/M ] key, if necessary. During Memory Group operation, only the 2.

  • Page 137: Pms

    To limit scanning (and manual tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory Scanning (PMS) feature, which utilizes nine special-purpose memory pairs (“P-1L/P-1U” through “P-9L/P-9U”). The PMS feature is especially useful in helping you to observe any operating sub-band limits which apply to your Amateur license class.

  • Page 138: Packet Operation

    ACKET PERATION Packet operation is easily accomplished on the FT 9000D by connecting your TNC (Terminal Node Controller) to the transceiver, per the illustration. “Packet” operation also applies to SSB-based AFSK data modes, such as PSK31, etc. DATA DATA PACKET PACKET JACK ②...

  • Page 139: Rtty (Radio Teletype) Operation

    RTTY ( R ADIO 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 operation using a Terminal Unit (TU) or the “FSK”...

  • Page 140: Miscellaneous Afsk-Based Data Modes

    AFSK- ISCELLANEOUS BASED ODES The FT 9000D may also me used for a host of other SSB-based Data modes. Please set up your system using the illustration as a guideline. PACKET ② ④ ⑤ ① ③ PACKET PTT DATA OUT LINE IN or MIC IN DATA IN LINE OUT or MIC OUT...

  • Page 141: About The Transverter Output Terminal

    BOUT THE RANSVERTER UTPUT ERMINAL You may connect an after-market transverter to the rear panel’s TRV (Transverter) jack. The output, at 28 MHz, is approxi- mately –20 dBm (0.01 mW) at 50 Ohms. Coaxial Cable (50 Ohm) V/U ANT Transceiver RF IN TX GND Pin 2 (TX GND) of BAND DATA 1Jack or...

  • Page 142: Menu Mode

    The Menu system of the FT 9000D 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 “AGC 1”...

  • Page 143: Menu Mode Setting Table

    Groupe No. MenuFunction Available Values Default Setting 001 MAIN-FAST-DELAY 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec Step) 300 msec 002 MAIN-FAST-HOLD 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec Step) 20 msec 003 MAIN-MID-DELAY 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec Step) 700 msec 004 MAIN-MID-HOLD 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec Step) 20 msec...
  • Page 144 Groupe No.MenuFunction Available Values Default Setting GENERAL 045 MIC SCAN RESUME PAUSE / TIME TIME GENERAL 046 AF/RF DIAL SWAP NORMAL / SWAP NORMAL MODE-AM 047 AM MIC GAIN MCVR / 0 ~ 255 MODE-AM 048 AM MIC SELECT FRONT / REAR / DATA / PC FRONT MODE-CW 049 F-KEYER TYPE...
  • Page 145 Groupe No. MenuFunction Available Values Default Setting RX DSP 100 MAIN-RTTY-SLOPE STEEP / MEDIUM/GENTLE MEDIUM RX DSP 101 MAIN-RTTY-NARROW 25 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 (Hz) 300 (Hz) RX DSP 102 MAIN-SSB-SHAPE SOFT / SHARP SHARP RX DSP 103 MAIN-SSB-SLOPE...
  • Page 146 Groupe No. MenuFunction Available Values Default Setting TX AUDIO 151 F-PRMTRC EQ2-BWTH 1 ~ 10 TX AUDIO 152 F-PRMTRC EQ3-FREQ OFF/1500 ~ 3200 (100Hz Step) TX AUDIO 153 F-PRMTRC EQ3-LEVEL –20 ~ 0 ~ 10 TX AUDIO 154 F-PRMTRC EQ3-BWTH 1 ~ 10 TX AUDIO 155 R-PRMTRC EQ1-FREQ...

  • Page 147: Menu Mode Setting

    AGC G ROUP 001. MAIN-FAST-DELAY 007. SUB-FAST-DELAY Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC FAST Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC FAST mode of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. mode of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver. Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) Default Setting: 300 msec Default Setting: 300 msec...
  • Page 148 DISPLAY G ROUP 013. TFT COLOR 019. RIGHT TX METER Function: Selects the TFT color. Function: Selects the Sub meter function Available Values: COOL BLUE/CONTRAST BLUE/ Available Values: ALC/VDD FLASH WHITE/CONTRAST UMBER/UMBER Default Setting: ALC Default Setting: ALC: Indicates incoming signal strength on the Bub Unmber Display Color: UMBER band (VFO-B) while receiving, and indicates Light Blue Display Color: COOL BLUE...

  • Page 149: Number Style

    FH-2 SETUP G ROUP 024. BEACON TIME 028. CW MEMORY 2 Function: Sets the interval time between repeats of Function: Permits entry of the CW message for mes- the beacon message. sage register 2. Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 255 sec Available Values: TEXT/MESSAGE Default Setting: OFF Default Setting: MESSAGE...

  • Page 150: Beep Level

    GENERAL G ROUP 032. ANT SELECT 040. TRACKING Function: Sets the method of antenna selection. Function: Sets the VFO Tracking feature. Available Values: BAND/STACK Available Values: OFF / BAND / FREQ Default Setting: BAND Default Setting: OFF BAND: The antenna is selected in accordance with OFF: Disables the VFO Tracking feature.
  • Page 151 GENERAL G MODE-AM G ROUP ROUP 044. MIC SCAN 047. AM MIC GAIN Function: Enables/disables scanning access via the Function: Sets the microphone gain for the AM microphone’s [ UP ] / [ DWN ] keys (only available at the mode.
  • Page 152 MODE-CW G ROUP 049. F-KEYER TYPE 053. CW AUTO MODE Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode Function: Enables/disables CW keying while oper- for the device connected to the front panel’s KEY ating on SSB. jack. Available Values: OFF/50MHz/ON Available Values: OFF/BUG/ELEKEY/ACS Default Setting: OFF Default Setting: ELEKEY OFF:...
  • Page 153 MODE-CW G MODE-DAT G ROUP ROUP 058. CW FREQ DISPLAY 061. DATA IN SELECT Function: Frequency Display Format for the CW Function: Selects the data input to be used on the mode. PKT mode. Available Values: DIRECT FREQ/PITCH OFFSET Available Values: DATA/PC Default Setting: PITCH OFFSET Default Setting: DATA DIRECT FREQ: Displays the receiver carrier fre-...
  • Page 154 MODE-FM G MODE-PKT G ROUP ROUP 066. FM MIC GAIN 070. PKT DISP Function: Sets the microphone gain for the FM mode. Function: Sets the packet frequency display offset. Available Values: MCVR/0 ~ 255 (FIX) Available Values: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) Default Setting: 128 Default Setting: 0 Hz When this menu is set to “MCVR,”...
  • Page 155 MODE-RTY G MODE-SSB G ROUP ROUP 073. POLARITY-R 077. SSB MIC SELECT Function: Selects normal or reverse Mark/Space po- Function: Selects the microphone to be used on the larity for RTTY receive operation. SSB mode. Available Values: NOR/REV Available Values: FRONT/REAR/DATA/PC Default Setting: NOR Default Setting: FRONT FRONT: Selects the microphone connected to the...
  • Page 156 RX AUDIO G RX DSP G ROUP ROUP 083. AGC-SLOPE 086. MAIN-CONTOUR-LEVEL Function: Selects the gain curve of the AGC ampli- Function: Adjusts the parametric equalizer gain of fier. the Main band (VFO-A) receiver Contour filter. Available Values: NORMAL/SLOPE Available Values: –40 ~ +20 dB Default Setting: NORMAL Default Setting: –15 dB NORMAL: The AGC output level will follow a linear...
  • Page 157 RX DSP G ROUP 091. SUB-CW-APF/CONT 096. MAIN-PSK-SHAPE Function: Selects the Sub Band’s (VFO-B) [ CONT ] Function: Selects the passband characteristics of switch function. the Main band (VFO-A) DSP filter for the PSK mode. Available Values: APF/CONTOUR/ Available Values: SOFT/SHARP APF&CONTOUR Default Setting: SHARP Default Setting: APF&CONTOUR...
  • Page 158 RX DSP G ROUP 102. MAIN-SSB-SHAPE 108. SUB-PSK-SHAPE Function: Selects the passband characteristics of Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the Main band (VFO-A) DSP filter for the SSB mode. the Sub band (VFO-B) DSP filter for the PSK mode. Available Values: SOFT/SHARP Available Values: SOFT/SHARP Default Setting: SHARP...
  • Page 159 RX DSP G SCOPE G ROUP ROUP 114. SUB-SSB-SHAPE 117. MAIN FIX 1.8 MHz Function: Selects the passband characteristics of Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the the Sub band (VFO-B) DSP filter for the SSB mode. FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the Available Values: SOFT/SHARP Main band (VFO-A) 160 m amateur band.
  • Page 160 SCOPE G ROUP 125. MAIN FIX 24 MHz 132. SUB FIX 10 MHz Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the Main band (VFO-A) 12 m amateur band.
  • Page 161 TUNING G TX AUDIO G ROUP ROUP 139. DIAL STEP 146. F-PRMTRC EQ1-FREQ Function: Setting of the Tuning Knob’s tuning speed Function: Selects the center frequency of the lower on the SSB, CW, and AM modes. range for the front panel’s parametric microphone Available Values: 1 / 5 / 10 Hz equalizer.
  • Page 162 TX AUDIO G ROUP 152. F-PRMTRC EQ3-FREQ 158. R-PRMTRC EQ2-FREQ Function: Selects the center frequency of the high Function: Selects the center frequency of the middle range for the front panel’s parametric microphone range for the rear panel’s parametric microphone equalizer.
  • Page 163 TX AUDIO G ROUP 164. P-PRMTRC EQ1-FREQ 170. P-PRMTRC EQ3-FREQ Function: Selects the center frequency of the lower Function: Selects the center frequency of the high range for the front panel’s parametric microphone range for the front panel’s parametric microphone equalizer when the speech processor is activated.
  • Page 164 TX GNRL G ROUP 173. TX MAX POWER 177. FULL DUPLEX Function: Selects a maximum output power limit. Function: Enables/Disables Full Duplex operation. Available Values: 200/100/50/10 W Available Values: SIMP/DUP Default Setting: 200 W Default Setting: SIMP When this menu is set to “DUP,” you may receive on 174.

  • Page 165: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS General Rx Frequency Range: 30 kHz - 60 MHz (Operating) 160 - 6 m (Amateur bands only) Tx Frequency Ranges: 160 - 6 m (Amateur bands only) Frequency Stability: ±0.03 ppm (after 5 min. @ –10 °C ~ +60 °C [+14 °F ~ +140 °F]) Operating Temperature Range: –10 °C ~ +60 °C [+14 °F ~ +140 °F] Emission Modes:...
  • Page 166 9000D O Page 164 PERATION ANUAL...
  • Page 167 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 168 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.

Table of Contents