Yaesu FTM-350AR Operating Manual
Yaesu FTM-350AR Operating Manual

Yaesu FTM-350AR Operating Manual

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DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
FTM-350AR/AE
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M
PERATING
ANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Front Panel Controls & Switches ......1 Internet Connection Feature ....... 20 SRG ( “Sister Radio Group” ) Mode ....22 Timer Page Operation ..........2 FRG ( “Friendly Radio Group” ) Mode ....21 Radio Page Basic Operation ........3 [ SMART FUNCTION ] Key ........
  • Page 3: Front Panel Controls & Switches

    “on” and “off”. [ FUNCTION ] key, the current the transceiver is turned on function of these keys will to toggle the key lockout change and the function will feature on or off. appear above each key. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 4: Timer

    To return to the “Radio” page, press the [ FWD ] or [ BCK ] To return to the “Radio” page, press the [ FWD ] or [ BCK ] key repeatedly, until the “Radio” Page appears. key repeatedly, until the “Radio” Page appears. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 5: Radio Page Basic Operation

    Press and hold the [ PTT ] key, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.  Press and hold the [ POWER ] key for two seconds to turn the transceiver off.  FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 6: Smart Function ] Key

    LOCK DCOD PFRQ 1: The [ SKIP ] command appears only in memory mode. 2: You may change the [ AD-F ] command to another command with Set Mode item “G05 F KEY”. See page 40. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 7: Smart Function ] Key Command Details

    Toggles the transceiver power “on and “off”. Press Key Selects the DCS code. DCOD Press & Hold Key No Action. Press Key Selects the User Programmed Reverse CTCSS Tone frequency.. PFRQ Press & Hold Key No Action. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 8: Memory Operation

    On rare occasions the stored data may become corrupted by miss operation, or static electricity. When repairs are made, the memory data may be lost. Please write down or record the memory information so you will be able to restore it if needed. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 9: Storing Independent Transmit Frequency

     Rotate the left side [ DIAL ] knob to select the same memory channel number as used in step 1 above.  Press the [ TXIN ] key to store the independent transmit frequency into memory. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 10: Memory Recall

     When a “Tagged” memory channel is displayed with the Alpha/numeric “Tag”, a small frequency indication will also be shown. You may change the display between “Tag” indication and “Frequency” indication via Set Mode item “D01 MEMORY DISPLAY” in the “MEMORY” group. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 11: Memory Edit

    1. Rotate the left side [ DIAL ] knob to select the memory channel to delete. 2. Press the [ SEL ] key. The selected column will blink. 3. Press the [ DEL ] key to delete the memory channel data. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 12: Memory Channel Sort

    If you decide to cancel the memory channel sort, press the [ ESC ] key. 5. Press the left side [ DIAL ] knob again. After several seconds, sorting is complete, and the transceiver will reset automatically. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 13: Af Dual Operation

    Press the [ AD-F ] key to disable the AF Dual function and return to normal operation.  When operating with APRS or Operating Frequency Baud Rate Packet on the left side band, the operating frequency and baud rate of the APRS or Packet op- eration will appear on the dis- play. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 14: Band Scope Operation

    Press the [ STOP ] key to stop the sweep of the Band Scope temporarily, if desired.  Press the [ START ] key to start the sweep of the Band Scope again. Press the “main” band [ DIAL ] knob to disable the Band Scope and return to normal  operation. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 15: Enhanced Mode

    4. Press the left side [ DIAL ] knob, and then rotate the left side [ DIAL ] knob to select “SPECIAL”. 5. Press the left side [ DIAL ] knob to save the new setting. 6. Press the [ ESC ] key, the transceiver is reset automatically. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 16: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Operation

    When operating the APRS with the Voice Alert function (see page 79 on the FTM- 350 Series APRS Manual for details), the CTCSS frequency/DCS code which is set on the left side band will replace the CTCSS frequency/DCS code which is set by the Voice Alert function automatically. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 17: Epcs Operation

    You may customize the EPCS operation so that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you when a EPCS call is received. Use Set Mode item “J01 BELL RINGER” in the “SIGNALING” group. See page 45 for details. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 18: Scan Operation

    You may customize the functions of the Memory Scan using Set Mode items “D03 MEMORY SCAN TYPE” in the “MEMORY” group, “D04 MEMORY SKIP/SELCT”, “F03 SCAN RESUME”, “F04 SCAN STOP BEEP” in the “SCAN” group, and “G08 RX COVERAGE” in the “SYSTEM” group. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 19: Programmable Memory Scan ( Pms )

    4. Press the [ DW ] key again to stop the Dual Watch feature. You may customize the functions of the Dual Watch feature via Set Mode items “F01 DUAL WATCH STOP” and “F03 SCAN RESUME” in the “SCAN” group. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 20: Bluetooth ® Operation

    When the Bluetooth Headset is correctly recognized by the FTM-350 Series Trans- ® ceiver, the Bluetooth Headset’s indicator will blink blue. ® 8. Set up the various functions of the Bluetooth via Set Mode items “K01 ® BLUETOOTH”. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 21: Operation

    Headset is correctly recognized. However, the microphone connected to the Bluetooth ® transceiver’s MIC jack is still alive. You may customize the Bluetooth operation via Set Mode items “K01 BLUETOOTH” ® in the “OPTION” group. See page 47. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 22: Internet Connection Feature

    WIRES™ repeater operating in the “SRG” mode. 5. To disable the Internet Connection feature, select the “OFF” selection in the Set Mode item “J06 WiRES”. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 23: Frg ( "Friendly Radio Group" ) Mode

    4) Press the [ ] key (located at the left edge of the [ SMART FUNCTION ] key while transmitting) while pressing the PTT switch to transmit the access code. 5. To disable the Internet Connection feature, select the “OFF” selection in the Set Mode item “J06 WiRES”. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 24: Srg ( "Sister Radio Group" ) Mode

    5. To disable the DTMF Autodialer, select the “OFF” selection in the Set Mode item “J06 DTMF MODE”. You may send a telephone number by pressing the microphone numeric keys ([ 1 ] through [ 9 ]) corresponding to the DTMF memory string you wish to send. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 25: Baro/Alti

    You may change the barometric and altitude measurement units via Set Mode item “G10 UNIT SELECT” in the “SYSTEM” group (see page 42).  : The FGPS-2 GPS Unit requires CT-133 GPS Antenna Cable and CT-136 GPS An- tenna Adapter. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 26: Gps Operation

    “G10 UNIT SELECT” in the “SYSTEM” group (see page 42), and also change the time format via Set Mode item “I02 DATE&TIME FORMAT” in the “TIMER/CLOCK” group (see page 44).  : The FGPS-2 GPS Antenna Unit requires CT-133 GPS Antenna Cable and CT-136 GPS Antenna Adapter. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 27 When the GPS Antenna Unit is first turned on, it may take several minutes to complete a fix of your position. This is normal, as the GPS unit is downloding “almanac” information from the GPS satellites. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 28 GPS receiver by connecting an aftermarket GPS receiver to the DATA jack, and setting Set Mode item “E16 COM PORT SETTING” in the “APRS/PKT” group to “GPS IN”. See page 72 on the APRS manual for details. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
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  • Page 30: Navi Operation

    To return to the “Radio” page, press the [ FWD ] or [ BCK ] key repeatedly, until the “Radio” Page appears. You may customize the NAVI operation via the “NAVI” group of the Set Mode (see page 43). FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 31 ] key to move the cursor. 6. Press the [ ENT ] key to overwrite the setting. 7. Press the [ NAVI ] key to return to the “NAVI” Page, then press the [ NAVI ] key again to initiate navigation. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 32: Audio Playback Operation

    “Free” mode: press and hold the [ PLAY ] key repeatedly, until the “recording slot” you wish to hear appears, then press the [ PLAY ] key briefly. You will hear the recorded audio. Press the [ CLR ] key to clear all the recorded audio, if desired.  FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
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  • Page 34: Miscellaneous Setting ( Set Mode Operation )

    E: APRS/PKT, refer to the “APRS Manual”. F: SCAN, see page 39. G: SYSTEM, see page 40. H: NAVI, see page 43. TIMER/CLOCK, see page 44. J: SIGNALING, see page 45. K: OPTION, see page 47. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 35: Audio Group

    FRONT+REAR: Receiver audio is routed through the FRONT (located in the front panel) and REAR (located in the transceiver body) speakers. FRONT: Output the receiving audio from the FRONT speaker. OFF: Disable the FRONT and REAR speakers. REAR: Output the receiving audio from the REAR speaker. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 36 RX MUTE: Disables the sub band’s receiver audio output when receiving a signal on the main band. TRX MUTE: Disables the sub band’s receiver audio output while transmitting on the main band, and when receive the signal on the main band. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 37: Tx/Rx Group

    [ B ] key (center key on the right edge of the display). 108 - 137 MHz band 174 - 250 MHz band 300 - 400 MHz band 480 - 999.9875 MHz bands (Cellular blocked) FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 38 B08: WIDE / NARROW AUTO Function: Selects the receiving mode. Available Values: AUTO, WIDE FM, FM, NARROW FM, or AM Default: AUTO B09: WX ALERT Function:Enables/Disables the weather alert scan feature. Available Values: ON or OFF Default: OFF FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 39: Display Group

    Function: Selects the displays backlight color. Available Values: WHITE-BLUE, SKY-BLUE, MARINE-BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW-GREEN, ORANGE, UMBER or WHITE Default: SKY-BLUE C04: LCD CONTRAST Function: Sets the display’s contrast level. Available Values: MIN, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or MAX Default: 4 FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 40: Memory Group

    Available Values: OFF, SKIP, or SELECT Default: OFF OFF: All memory channels will be scanned SKIP: The current memory channel is set to scan “SKIP” channel. SELECT: The current memory channel is set to scan “SELECT” channel. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 41: Scan Group

    TIME 5 sec: The scanner will hold on a signal it encounters, and scanner will resume after five seconds. F04: SCAN STOP BEEP Function: Enables/Disables the scan stop beep. Available Values: ON or OFF Default: OFF FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 42: System Group

    Activates the PA (Public Address) function which sends your voice audio (microphone input) to the transceiver’s speaker. SQL OFF: Disables the SQL temporarily. T-CALL: Activates a 1750 Hz burst tone, used for repeater access in many countries (especially in Europe). WiRES: Recalls the WiRES memory. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 43 G07: OPERATION MODE Function: Shifting of CPU clock frequency. Available Values: A or B Default: A This Set Mode item is only used to move a spurious response “birdie”, should it fall on a desired frequency. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 44 RX mode automatically. Available Values: OFF, 5 min, 10 min, 15min, 20 min, or 30 min Default: OFF G10: UNIT SELECT Function: Selects the measurement units of the environment sensor. Available Values: METER or YARD-POUND Default: YARD-POUND FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 45: Navi Group

    Available Values: 0.05 mile, 0.1 mile, 0.2 mile, 0.3 mile, 0.5 mile, 1.0 mile, or 2.0 mile Default: 0.1 mile H03: NAVI POPUP Function: Selects the “NAVI” Pop-up function. Available Values: OFF, 1 sec ~ 30 sec, or CONTINUOUS Default: 10 sec FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 46: Timer/Clock Group

    Function: Enables/Disables the Timer Signal “on” and “off”. Available Values: OFF or ON Default: OFF I04: TIME ZONE Function: Sets the time offset between local time and UTC. Available Values: UTC–14:00 ~ UTC+14:00 (0.5H/step) Default: UTC±0:00 LONDON FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 47: Signaling Group

    8. Press the [ ENT ] key to save the setting. J03: DTMF MODE Function: Enables/Disables the DTMF autodialer feature. See page 22 for details. J04: PAGER CODE Function: Sets the Pager Code for Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. See page 15 for details. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 48 Function: Selects the access number (DTMF digit) for SRG operation of the Internet Con- nection feature (WiRES Available Values: CODE 0 ~ CODE 9, CODE A ~ CODE D, CODE , or CODE # Default: CODE 1 FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 49: Option Group

    Headset for use with the PTT circuit. ® VOX VOX HIGH: Activates the Bluetooth Headset with the VOX feature (VOX ® Gain: High). VOX VOX LOW: Activates the Bluetooth Headset with the VOX feature (VOX ® Gain: Low). FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 50 Disables the Voice Guide feature (Audio Playback feature only). ANNOUNCE “MANUAL”: Announces the operating frequency of the “Main” band when the [ ENT ] key is pressed. ANNOUNCE “AUTO”: Announces the operating frequency of the “Main” band when the operating band is changed. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 51: Cloning

    8. Press the [ DIAL ] key of the “Source” radio. The “Source” radio will now automatically turn “off” and turn back “on” again. 9. Turn both radios “off” and disconnect the Clone Cable. Can not perform the cloning operation between the FTM-350AR and FTM-350AE. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING...
  • Page 52: Installation

    Avoid heating vents and window locations that could expose the transceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates. This transceiver should not be used in an environment where the ambient temperature exceeds +140 °F (+60 °C). FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 53: Safety Information

    Do not connect the modular connector of the telephone line to MIC jack. Warning!: High RF voltage is present in the TX RF section of the transceiver while transmitting. Do not touch the TX RF section while transmitting. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 54: Special Function Menu

    ( OK? [ SET ]) is displayed on the LCD. Press the left side [ DIAL ] knob once more to complete the reset procedure. (To cancel the reset procedure, press the [ ESC ] key before pressing the left side [ DIAL ] knob.) FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 55: Accessories & Options

    Mobile Mounting Bracket for Rear Chassis MMB-36 External GPS Adapter CT-136 Clone Cable CT-135 Packet Cable (DIN 8-pin  Din 6-pin + Dsub 9-pin) CT-140 Packet Cable (DIN 8-pin  Din 6-pin) CT-141 Packet Cable (DIN 8-pin  Dsub 9-pin) CT-142 FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 56: Specification

    Panel + Rear Chassis + Connection Cable Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within the 144/ 222/430 MHz amateur bands only. Cellular Blocked per FCC rule Part 15.121, may not receive 900 MHz Amateur band. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 57 8 W @ 4  for 10 % THD (@ 13.8 V) BTL EXP SP AF Output: 4 W @ 4  for 10 % THD (@ 13.8 V) Normal EXP SP 4-16  AF Output Impedance: FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 58: Fcc Notice

    The Scanner receiver is not a digital scanner and is incapable of being converted or modified to a digital scanner receiver by any user. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. FTM-350AR/AE O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 59: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Yaesu UK Ltd. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment com- plies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC and 2004/104/EC. Type of Equipment: FM Transceiver Brand Name: YAESU Model Number: FTM-350E/FTM-350AE Manufacturer: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 60 Copyright 2010 Printed in Japan VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

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