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FT-1500M Operating Manual
Front Panel Controls & Switches
VOL Knob
This control adjusts the volume level of the receiver' s audio. Clockwise rotation increases the volume
level.
DIAL
This 20-position detented rotary switch is used for tuning, memory selection and most function
settings. Note that the microphone' s UP/DOWN buttons duplicate the tuning functions of the Main
Dial.
Display
The display consists of segmented digits which indicate operating frequency, status of functions,
alpha/numeric memory labels, and M
functions.
ENU
MHz
This button allows tuning in 1-MHz steps (the MHz digits will blink on the display).If receiving on a
memory, pressing this button the first time activates the Memory Tune (MT) mode, and pressing it
again enables 1-MHz steps.
Press and hold this key for one second to activate the Set Mode.
REV
During split-frequency operation, such as through a repeater, this button reverses the transmit and
receive frequencies.
Press and hold this key for one second to activate the Dual Watch feature, described in the Operation
chapter ("PRI" will be displayed on the LED, indicating "Priority Channel" monitoring).
LOW
Toggle this button while receiving to select high/low transmitter power (?/? watts).
Press and hold this key for one second to while receiving on a memory, pressing this button toggles the
display between indication of the frequency and the channel' s Alpha/Numeric label.
D/MR
This button selects the operation modes: VFO mode, Memory mode, and HOME channel.
Press and hold this key for one second to activate the Memory Storage mode.
PWR Switch
This is the main "ON/OFF" switch for the transceiver.
LCD
Memory Skip
DTMF Memory Mode
BELL
Frequency
Auto Power OFF Active
LOCK Feature Active
S- and TX Power Meter
LOW Power
Memory Mode
Repeater Shift
Priority Channel Scanning
Tone Encoder/Squelch Enabled
Smart Search
Programmable Memory Scan
Home Channel
VFO

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  • Page 1 FT-1500M Operating Manual Front Panel Controls & Switches VOL Knob This control adjusts the volume level of the receiver’ s audio. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level. DIAL This 20-position detented rotary switch is used for tuning, memory selection and most function settings.

  • Page 2: Accessories And Options

    Available Options for your FT-1500M ??????????? Availability of accessories may vary: some accessories are supplied as standard per local regulations and requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Yaesu dealer for additions to the above list. Installation This chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FT-1500M into a typical amateur radio station.

  • Page 3: Installation Tips

    Do not install the transceiver on top of another heat-generating device (such as a power supply or amplifier), and do not place equipment, books, or papers on top of the FT-1500M. Avoid heating vents and window locations that could expose the transceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates.

  • Page 4: Mobile Installation

    Warning! Never apply AC power to the power cable of the FT-1500M, nor DC voltage greater than 15.2 Volts. When replacing the fuse, only use a 15-A fast-blow type. Failure to observe these safety precautions will void the Limited Warranty on this product.

  • Page 5: Base Station Installation

    AC Power Supplies Operation of the FT-1500M from an AC line requires a power source capable of providing at least 10 Amps continuously at 13.8 Volts DC. The FP-1023A, FP-1025A, and FP-1030A AC Power Supplies are available from your Yaesu dealer to satisfy these requirements. Other well-regulated power supplies may be used, as well, if they meet the above voltage and current specifications.

  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    Burst tone produced by the MH-???? microphone. Typical connections to a TNC are shown below. 1200 bps Packet Setup 9600 bps Packet Setup Finally, note that Menu (“PCKT”) allows you to enable or disable the microphone during packet operation. Normally, the default setting (“Microphone Disabled during Packet TX”) is appropriate; when the microprocessor detects PTT input from the Data connector, the microphone will be disabled.

  • Page 7: Changing The Transmitter Power Level

    To enter a frequency from the MH-?? keypad: 1. Press the [D/MR] key, if necessary, to set the transceiver into the VFO mode. 2. While receiving on any VFO frequency, enter the digits of the desired frequency. For example, to enter 146.520 MHz, press [1]–[4]–[6]–[5]–[2]–[0]. A high-pitched “beep”...

  • Page 8: Repeater Operation

    [1] Standard Repeater Shifts The FT-1500M has been shipped ready for use on the repeater shift typically used in your country. For customers in the United States, for example, the standard repeater shift will be 600 kHz, and the direction of the shift will depend on the part of the band in which you are operating.

  • Page 9: Advanced Operation

    3. Press and hold the [MHz] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Display Brightness The FT-1500M display illumination has been specially engineered to provide high visibility with minimal disruption of your “night vision” while you are driving. The brightness of the display is manually adjustable, using the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 10: Automatic Power-Off (Apo) Feature

    Programmable Microphone Keys (P1/P2/P3/P4) Default FT-1500M key functions have been assigned (at the factory) to the microphone’ s [P1], [P2], [P3], and [P4] buttons. These may be changed by the user, if you wish to define another function for a...
  • Page 11 Tone Calling (1750 Hz) If you own a non-European version of the FT-1500M, but plan on visiting a country which requires a 1750 Hz tone for repeater access, you may set up the Programmable key for 1750 Hz Tone operation.

  • Page 12: Tone Search Scanning

    There are 47 selectable CTCSS tones provided in the FT-1500M. To use CTCSS, both stations must be on the same frequency, and must have selected the same CTCSS tone.

  • Page 13: Memory Operation

    You can store the CTCSS Bell Paging function into a memory, along with the CTCSS tone and encode/decode state. Memory Operation The FT-1500M provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: µ 120 “Standard” memory channels, numbered “1” through “120.” µ A Home channel, allowing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency.
  • Page 14 Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may tune off that channel, as though you were in the VFO mode. 1. With the FT-1500M in the “MR” mode, select the desired memory channel. 2. Press the [MHz] key momentarily.
  • Page 15 Scanning The FT-1500M’ s scanning capability provides the operator with many convenient methods of rapid frequency navigation. Basic Scanner Operation Before activating the scanner, make sure that the Squelch is set to silence the background noise when no signal is present. If noise is being heard, the scanner will not function (because the radio will “think”...

  • Page 16: Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (Pms)

    pressing the PTT switch, for example). To skip a channel temporarily, press the [MHz] key momentarily while the scanner has stopped on the channel to be skipped. The scanner will instantaneously resume, and that channel will not be scanned during this scanning session. Note that Memory Channel 1 may not be skipped, as it is the Priority Channel.

  • Page 17: Priority Revert Mode

    It may be assigned to one of the other programmable keys, if you like. See page ??. Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch) The FT-1500M scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows you to operate on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a user-selectable Priority Channel for activity.
  • Page 18 4. When you have sent all the digits desired, release the PTT key. DTMF Autodialer Eight DTMF Autodialer memories are available on the FT-1500M. These DTMF Autodialer memories can store up to 16 digits of a telephone number for, repeater autopatch or other uses.

  • Page 19: Fm Bandwidth & Mic Gain Control

    Interface of Packet TNCs & Reset The FT-1500M provides a convenient rear-panel DATA jack for easy TNC interconnections, Refer to the graphic and table for pin-out connections. Data rate selection (1200/9600 bps) can be selected via Menu “P RATE.”...

  • Page 20: Set Mode

    Set Mode The FT-1500M’ s Menu system allows a number of transceiver operating parameters to be custom- configured for your operating requirements. The Menu is easy to activate and set, using the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 21 Default Setting: Set Item [DTMF] Set Item [DT DLY] Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Delay Time Available Values: 50/250/450/750/1000 ms. Default Setting: 450 ms. Set Item [DT MEM] Function: Loading of the DTMF Autodialer Memories. See page ??. Set Item [DT SPD] Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed Available Values: 50/100 ms.
  • Page 22 Default Setting: Set Item [RPTER] Function: Enable/Disable the Automatic Repeater Shift feature and Setting of the Repeater Shift Direction Available Values: ARS/Shift -/Shift +/OFF Default Setting: Set Item [RVRT] Function: Enable/Disable the “Priority Channel Revert” feature Available Values: OFF/ON Default Setting: Set Item [SCAN] Function: Select the Scan Resume mode.

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