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Yaesu FT-2000 Operating Manual

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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 EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
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 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...
  • Page 2 The FT-2000 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-2000, 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.

  • Page 3: General Description

    Built on the foundation of the popular FT 9000 transceiver, and carrying the proud tradition of the FT-1000 series, the FT-2000 provides up to 100 Watts of power output on SSB, CW, and FM (50 Watts AM carrier). Digital Signal Process- ing (DSP) is utilized throughout the design, providing lead- ing-edge performance on both transmit and receive.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key emulation) Operation ... 78 Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ... 79 Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ... 79 Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Space:Dash Ratio ... 80 Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ... 80 FT-2000 O ... 74...
  • Page 5 Memory Group Assignment ... 99 Choosing the Desired Memory Group ... 99 Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency: 5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) ... 100 FT-2000 O VFO and Memory Scanning ... 101 VFO Scanning ... 101 Memory Scan ... 102 PMS ...

  • Page 6: Accessories & Options

    FH-2 Remote Control Keypad YF-122C ® Collins ® YF-122CN Collins Page 4 A07890001 T9017882: USA T9013285: Europe T9013283A: Australia Q0000099 P0091004 P0091006 CW Filter (500 Hz/2 kHz: –6 dB/–60 dB) CW Filter (300 Hz/1 kHz: –6 dB/–60 dB) FT-2000 O...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    100 - 120 VAC or 200 - 240 VAC. Change the voltage marking on the label on the rear panel to match the new voltage setting. FT-2000 O AC P After making certain the AC voltage for which the trans- ceiver is set matches your mains voltage, connect the AC power cord to the 3-pin AC jack on the rear panel.

  • Page 8: Extending The Front Feet

    Available adjustment range is 120°. Page 6 Hold the Skirt TIGHTEN LOOSEN FT-2000 O...

  • Page 9: Resetting The Microprocessor

    [ POWER ] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may release the other two switches. FT-2000 O [ POWER ] button [ POWER ] button [ POWER ] button...

  • Page 10: Installation And Interconnections

    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. Every effort should, therefore, be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system utilized with the FT-2000 be as close as possible to the specified 50-Ohm value.

  • Page 11: Grounding

    The FT-2000 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.

  • Page 12: Connection Of Antenna And Power Cables

    AC input jack. Be absolutely certain to install your transmitting antenna(s) such that they cannot possibly come in contact with TV/FM radio or other antennas, nor with outside power or telephone lines. Page 10 FT-2000 O...

  • Page 13: Connection Of Microphone And Headphone

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  • Page 14: Key, Keyer, And Computer-Driven Keying Interconnections

    K , K The FT-2000 includes a host of features for the CW operator, the functions of which will be detailed in the “Operation” 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 15: Vl-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections

    VL-1000 L Be sure that both the FT-2000 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.

  • Page 16: Interfacing To Other Linear Amplifiers

    The TX/RX switching in the linear amplifier is con- trolled by switching components in the transceiver. The relay circuit of the FT-2000 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 17: Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams

    The µ-TUNE, DMU, and PGM connectors are special connectors for this transceiver. Please do not connect any accessory or other device not specifically approved by Vertex Standard. Failure to observe this precaution may cause damage not covered by the Limited Warranty on this apparatus.

  • Page 18: Front Panel Controls & Switches

    Antenna jack. Page 16 ONTROLS WITCHES TUNE Switch This is the on/off switch for the FT-2000’s Automatic Antenna Tuner. Pressing this button momentarily places the antenna tuner in line between the transmitter final amplifier and the antenna jack (“...
  • Page 19 [ VOX ] and [ DELAY ] knobs. By proper adjustment of these controls, hands-free voice-actuated operation is possible. FT-2000 O ANTENNA Select Switch [ 1/2 ] : Pressing this selects either the ANT 1 or 2 jack on the rear panel, and allows convenient antenna switching at the press of button.
  • Page 20 When set to AUTO, the SSB bandwidth is 6 kHz, while CW is 3 kHz and FM/RTTY are 15 kHz. On a crowded SSB band, however, you may wish to select the 3 kHz filter, for the maximum Switch possible interference rejection. FT-2000 O...
  • Page 21 Indicates the average power output level. Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward: Reflected). Indicates the final amplifier drain current. Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage. FT-2000 O MONI PROC Knobs MONI Knob The inner [ MONI ] knob adjust the audio level of the...
  • Page 22 The outer [ RF PWR ] knob is the main RF Power out- put control for the transceiver, active in all operating modes. Clockwise rotation increases the power out- put. Adjust this control for the desired power output from the FT-2000. Page 20 ONTROLS WITCHES...
  • Page 23 This key is pressed for the purpose of storing either a Voice Memory or a Contest Keyer Memory channel’s contents. See page 72 (Voice Memory) or page 84 (Contest Keyer) for details. FT-2000 O ANEL ONTROLS [ F6 ( DEC )] key...
  • Page 24 (±2.5 kHz Dev./12.5 kHz BW). Pressing the [ A ] or [ B ] button (located above the [ MODE ] selection buttons) will select either the Main band (VFO-A) or Sub band (VFO-B) for individual bandwidth setting. FT-2000 O CLAR...
  • Page 25 Sub (VFO-B) TX indicator has been selected (it will be glowing Red). In this case, transmission will be ef- fected on the frequency and mode programmed for the Sub (VFO-B) band. FT-2000 O ANEL ONTROLS Main Tuning Dial Knob This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of the Main band (VFO-A) or a recalled memory.
  • Page 26 BAND Keys These keys allow one-touch selection of the desired Amateur band (1.8 ~ 50 MHz). What’s more, these keys may be used for direct entry of a desired operating frequency during VFO opera- tion. FT-2000 O...
  • Page 27 When the optional RF µTuning Kit is connected, this knob allows adjustment of the center frequency of the µ-Tuning filter passband (which is much narrower than that of the VRF). FT-2000 O ANEL ONTROLS VRF Switch This button turns the VRF filter on and off. While ac- tivated, the “...
  • Page 28 See also the discussions of the [ CONTOUR ] knob and [ NOTCH ] knob. When the [ NAR ] button has been pushed, the [ WIDTH ] knob no longer functions (except the CW mode). The IF SHIFT system is still fully operational, however. FT-2000 O...
  • Page 29 Pressing this button once more will trans- fer frequency/mode control back to the Main (VFO- A) side, and the Red LED imbedded within this button will turn off. FT-2000 O ANEL ONTROLS SUB VFO-B Knob Depending on the status of the [ A/B ] button located at...

  • Page 30: Display Indications

    If so, you will need to check the condition of the antenna, its coaxial cable, and/or the connectors on the cable so as to locate and correct the fault. FT-2000 O...
  • Page 31 CLAR This indicator appears whenever the Clarifier function is activated. This indicator appears when the FT-2000 is in the Memory Recall mode. This indicator appears when the FT-2000 is in the Memory Tune mode to indicate that the memory con- tents have been temporarily changed.
  • Page 32 (short duration) Noise Blanker is activated. This indicator will blink for three seconds, and there- after appears continuously, when the Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s longer-pulse Noise Blanker is activated. This indicator appears whenever the optional Sub (VFO-B) receiver’s narrow filter is selected. FT-2000 O...
  • Page 33 ANT “2” ANTENNA ( RX ) SWITCH RX ANT “OUT” RX ANT “IN” FT-2000 O DC OUT This is DC power output lead from the internal AC power supply. Connect this pigtail to the DC IN Jack of the transceiver.

  • Page 34: Rear Panel

    Peak signal level is 30 mVp-p at 10 kOhms. EXT ALC Jack This RCA input jack accepts negative-going external ALC (Automatic Level Control) voltage from a linear amplifier, to prevent over-excitation by the transceiver. Acceptable input voltage range is 0 to –4 VDC. FT-2000 O...
  • Page 35 “144 tGEn ETX-GND” to the “EnA” (Enable) selec- tion. The relay circuit of the FT-2000 used for this jack 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 36 [ POWER ] switch is turned off, then set the rear-panel [ POWER ] switch to the “O” position. Now unplug the AC cable from the rear panel of the transceiver, and wait ten seconds before proceeding with the start-up procedure described below. Page 34 FT-2000 O...

  • Page 37: Basic Operation: Receiving On Amateur Bands

    Ama- teur band between 1.8 and 50 MHz is provided. The FT-2000 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO se- lection technique, which permits you to store up to three favorite frequencies and modes onto each band’s VFO register. For example, you may store...
  • Page 38 ( VFO-B ) [ BAND ] Button ( VFO-B ) [ MHz ] Button CLAR ( VFO-A ) [ BAND ] Button [ A/B ] Button ( VFO-A ) [ MHz ] Button [ SUB VFO-B ] Knob FT-2000 O...
  • Page 39 CW mode, using the Menu items “116 tun DIALSTP,” and “117 tun CW FINE.” See page 123. FT-2000 O ECEIVING ON MATEUR If you want to navigate quickly, so as to effect rapid...

  • Page 40: Operation On 60-Meter (5 Mhz) Band

    PERATION ON The FT-2000 includes the capability for transmission and reception on the five spot frequencies assigned to the Amateur Service in the United States. To operate on the 5 MHz band: 1. Press the [ V/M ] button once to enter the “Memory”...

  • Page 41: Clar (Clarifier) Operation On Main (Vfo-A)

    (VFO-B), however). The four small numbers on the Multi-Display Window show the current Clarifier offset. The Clarifier controls on the FT-2000 are designed to allow you to preset an offset (up to ±9.990 kHz) without actually retuning, and then to activate it via the Clarifier’s [ RX CLAR ] and [ TX CLAR ] buttons. This feature is ideal for following a drifting station, or for setting small frequency offsets sometimes utilized in DX “Split”...

  • Page 42: Lock

    “009 diSP DIM VFD” sets the brightness levels of the frequency dis- play (these settings are effective only when the [ DIM ] but- ton is pressed). Page 40 FT-2000 O...
  • Page 43 FT-2000 O Page 41...

  • Page 44: Convenience Features

    The FT-2000 is capable of simultaneous reception on the same amateur band, 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.

  • Page 45: Using Headphones For Dual Receive

    Con2: Audio from both Main band (VFO-A) and Sub band (VFO-B) receivers are combined and heard equally in both ears “Monaural” mode). FT-2000 O ECEIVE Sideband Diversity Reception Here you receive a single AM signal through the two re- ceivers, each receiving the opposite sideband.

  • Page 46: Bandwidth Diversity Reception

    Adjust the [ AF GAIN ] knob(s) to balance the volume of the two receivers. Now try manipulating the [ SHIFT ] and [ WIDTH ] knobs to observe the interesting effects of bandwidth diversity. Page 44 ECEIVE FT-2000 O...

  • Page 47: P.back (Audio Playback) From Main (Vfo-A) Receiver

    P.BACK A Once engaged by the operator, the FT-2000 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 48: My Bands" Operation

    [ SUB VFO-B ] Knob ( VFO-B )[ BAND ] Button ( VFO-A )[ BAND ] Button [ SUB VFO-B ] Knob [ A/B ] Button 14 MHz 7 MHz 21 MHz 3.5 MHz 7 MHz FT-2000 O those 28 MHz...

  • Page 49: Band Stack Operation

    The FT-2000 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.

  • Page 50: Rotator Control Functions

    (north). If your controller starting point is south, the Menu item “012 diSP RTR STU” must be set to “180°.” If not set properly the FT-2000 display will not show the correct di- rection. When the rotator control indicator needle does...

  • Page 51: More Frequency Navigation Techniques

    4. Press the [ ENT ] button once more. A short “beep” will confirm that the frequency entry was successful, and the new operating frequency will appear on the Sub (VFO-B) frequency display fields. FT-2000 O REQUENCY AVIGATION If you attempt to enter a frequency outside the operat-...

  • Page 52: Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram)

    ECEIVER The FT-2000 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.

  • Page 53: Ipo (Intercept Point Optimization)

    IPO should be disabled and the [ ATT ] button should be set to “OFF.” This situation is typical during quiet times on frequencies above 21 MHz, and when using a small or negative-gain receiving antenna on other bands. FT-2000 O NTERCEPT...

  • Page 54: Rf Gain (Ssb/Cw/Am Modes)

    Page 52 RF G AIN SSB/CW/AM M Main [ RF GAIN ] Knob Sub [ RF GAIN ] Knob FT-2000 O...

  • Page 55: Advanced Interference-Suppression Features: Rf Front End

    DX-pedition. The FT-2000’s VRF system affects the 1.8 - 28 MHz amateur bands only. 1. Press the [ VRF ] button momentarily. The “...

  • Page 56: Interference Rejection (Signals Off Frequency By Just A Few Khz)

    Page 54 R.FLT R OOFING ILTERS AUTO Receiver Configuration Indicator [ R.FLT ] Button FT-2000 O...

  • Page 57: Interference Rejection (Signals Within 3 Khz)

    Contour filter, the “shoulder” of the passband response may be altered, or components removed from within the passband, allowing the desired signal to rise above the background noise and interference in a manner not obtainable with other filtering systems. FT-2000 O EJECTION S ONTROL...

  • Page 58: If Shift Operation

    [ SHIFT ] knob so as to reduce the in- terference level by moving the filter passband so that the interference is outside of the passband. Desired Signal Desired Signal BANDWIDTH BANDWIDTH Page 56 PERATION SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM M Desired Signal BANDWIDTH [ SHIFT ] knob SHIFT Indicator FT-2000 O...

  • Page 59: Width (If Dsp Bandwidth) Tuning

    SSB Mode: 200 Hz ~ 4.0 kHz (2.4 kHz ) CW Mode: 25 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz (2.4 kHz ) RTTY/PKT Modes: 25 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz (500 Hz ) : bandwidth at 12 o’clock position of [ WIDTH ] knob. FT-2000 O EJECTION S ANDWIDTH UNING SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT M...

  • Page 60: If Notch Filter Operation

    IF Notch filter as you rotate the [ NOTCH ] knobs to eliminate the incoming interference. Desired Signal (Heterodyne) BANDWIDTH FT-2000 O [ NOTCH ] Button NOTCH Indicator [ NOTCH ] Knob Desired Signal (Heterodyne)

  • Page 61: Digital Noise Reduction (Dnr) Operation

    The “ ” icon will turn off, confirming that the Digital Notch Filter is no longer in operation. The Digital Notch Filter affects the Main (VFO-A) band only. FT-2000 O EJECTION S DNR O OISE EDUCTION ” icon will appear...

  • Page 62: Narrow (Nar) One-Touch If Filter Selection

    2.25 kHz 1.2 kHz 2.0 kHz (300 Hz/500 Hz) 1.2 kHz 1.2 kHz 9 kHz 16 kHz 6 kHz 9 kHz 9 kHz 16 kHz : Requires the optional CW Narrow Filter 300 Hz: YF-122CN, 500 Hz: YF-122C FT-2000 O...

  • Page 63: If Noise Blanker (Nb) Operation

    NTERFERENCE IF N The FT-2000 includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition systems. Main band VFO-A NB Operation 1. Press the [ NB ] button momentarily to reduce short- duration pulse noise such as from switching transients, automobile ignitions and power lines.

  • Page 64: Tools For Comfortable And Effective Reception

    AGC Menu SLOW selections until you are thoroughly familiar with the per- FAST FAST formance of the FT-2000. FAST SLOW FAST Automatic Gain Control, or AGC, is a circuit that senses SLOW...

  • Page 65: 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-2000, however, includes an innovative Sloped AGC system on the Main band (VFO-A) receiver, that allows the audio volume to rise and fall slightly according to signal strength.

  • Page 66: Ssb/Am Mode Transmission

    ALC meter deflects. In many cases, the same setting as used on SSB will be satisfactory. 5. Release the PTT switch at the end of your transmis- sion. The transceiver will return to the receive mode. FT-2000 O CLAR ” indicator will light up in the frequency...
  • Page 67 Four techniques for exercising Transmit/Receive con- trol are provided on the FT-2000, and you may choose the technique(s) that best suit your operating needs: Pressing the microphone’s PTT switch will engage the transmitter.

  • Page 68: Using The Automatic Antenna Tuner

    UTOMATIC The Automatic Antenna Tuner (hereinafter referred to as the “ATU”) built into each FT-2000 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- 2000.

  • Page 69: About Atu Operation

    SWR (Post-tuning) Greater than 3:1 The “ ” icon will light up, and tuning settings, if achieved, will not be memorized. Please investigate and resolve the high SWR condition before attempting further operation using this antenna. FT-2000 O UTOMATIC ATU O BOUT PERATION ”...

  • Page 70: Lithium Battery Replacement

    The exhaustion of the ATU backup battery of the FT-2000 is a normal “wear and tear” situation, and the loss of the backup voltage is not a “defect” or other condition covered by the Limited Warranty on this product. Accordingly, if you do not feel capable of replacing the battery, and ask a service shop to do so on your behalf, a service fee may apply.

  • Page 71: Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality

    Speech Processor is engaged. When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is connected, you may observe the effect of your com- pression level adjustments by viewing the wave-form on the “Oscilloscope” page. FT-2000 O RANSMIT PEECH ROCESSOR SSB/AM M [ MONI ] Button [ PROC ] Button ”...

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Ssb Transmitted Bandwidth

    (it is calibrated in the default 2.4 kHz bandwidth). UALITY ANDWIDTH SSB M [ MENU ] Button [ SUB VFO-B ] Knob Main Tuning Dial Knob FT-2000 O...

  • Page 73: Parametric Microphone Equalizer

    NHANCING ARAMETRIC The FT-2000 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 for when the speech processor is off, and an independent group of settings for when the speech processor is on.

  • Page 74: Transmitter Convenience Features

    RANSMITTER You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-2000 for repetitive messages. The Voice Memory system includes four memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can hold is 20 seconds.

  • Page 75: Voice Memory Operation From The Optional Fh-2 Remote Control Keypad

    RANSMITTER Voice Memory Operation from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad You may also utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-2000 from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad which plugs into the rear panel’s REM jack. When using the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, you may record five memories with up to 20 seconds of voice audio each.

  • Page 76: Vox (Automatic Tx/Rx Switching Using Voice Control)

    Menu item “137 tGEn VOX SEL” (the selections are “niC ( MIC ) ” and “dAtA ( DATA ) ”). MONITOR SSB/AM/FM M ” icon will ap- [ MONI ] Button [ MONI ] Knob EATURES : SSB/AM/FM M FT-2000 O...

  • Page 77: Split Operation Using The Tx Clarifier

    Yaesu transceivers with capa- bility similar to that of your FT-2000. On the DX side of the pile-up, everyone calling precisely on the same CW frequency will sound like a single tone! So you may have...

  • Page 78: Split-Frequency Operation

    RANSMITTER A powerful capability of the FT-2000 is its flexibility in Split Frequency operation, using the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) frequency registers. This makes the FT-2000 especially useful for high-level DX-pedition use, as the Split opera- tion capability is very advanced and easy to use.

  • Page 79: Quick Split Operation

    [ MENU ] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. If you only press the [ MENU ] button momentarily to exit, any changes you performed will not be stored. FT-2000 O ONVENIENCE PLIT REQUENCY PERATION...

  • Page 80: Cw Mode Operation

    PERATION The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT-2000 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 Before starting, connect your key line(s) to the front and/or rear panel KEY jack(s), and be sure the [ KEYER ] button on the front panel is turned off for now.

  • Page 81: Using The Built-In Electronic Keyer

    (because increased ALC voltage is being used to lower the power). Full Break-in (QSK) Operation As shipped from the factory, the FT-2000 TX/RX system for CW is configured for “Semi-break-in” operation. However, using Menu item “058 A1A BK-IN,”...

  • Page 82: Setting The Keyer Weight

    The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the front and rear KEY jacks of the FT-2000. This permits utilization of Automatic Character Spacing (ACS), if desired, as well as the use of the electronic keyer via the front jack and a straight key or computer-driven keying line via the rear panel.

  • Page 83: Cw Convenience Features

    700 Hz offset, the “zero beat” frequency of that CW carrier would be 14.000.70 MHz; the latter frequency is what the FT-2000 displays, by default. However, you can change the display to be identical to what you would see on SSB by using Menu item “061 A1A FRQDISP”...

  • Page 84: Using Cw Reverse

    LSB-side injection to eliminate in- terference. The beneficial effect of switching sidebands can clearly be seen in this example. Normal CW RX Passband CW Reverse FT-2000 O [ B ] Button [ CW ] Button Carrier Carrier RX Passband...

  • Page 85: Cw Delay Time Setting

    Hz (typically), so as to allow your ear to detect the tone. The BFO offset associated with this tun- ing (that produces the comfortable audio tone) is called the CW Pitch. FT-2000 O ONVENIENCE CW D ELAY...

  • Page 86: Contest Memory Keyer

    ONVENIENCE The FT-2000 in capable of 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 Main Dial Tuning knob and [ SUB VFO-B ] knobs (“Text Memory”).

  • Page 87: Transmitting In The Beacon Mode

    Menu item to “off.” Press the [ F1 ( CH1 )] ~ [ F4 ( CH-4 )] button, depending on the register into which the Beacon message is stored. Repetitive transmission of the Beacon message will begin. Press one of these keys once more to halt the Beacon transmissions. FT-2000 O ONVENIENCE ONTEST...

  • Page 88: Text Memory

    [ F1 ( CH-1 )] ~ [ F4 ( CH-4 )] Button CW Memory Register Number [ MENU ] Button [ SUB VFO-B ] Knob Main Tuning Dial Knob Main Tuning Dial Knob [ F5 ( MEM )] Button [ SUB VFO-B ] Knob Current Cursor Position Cursor Message FT-2000 O...

  • Page 89: Contest Number Programming

    TEXT DISPLAY CW CODE TEXT “”” “)” & ‘’’ FT-2000 O ONVENIENCE ONTEST EMORY EYER [ BK-IN ] Button [ F1 ( CH-1 )] ~ [ F4 ( CH-4 )] Button [ BK-IN ] Button [ F1 ( CH-1 )] ~ [ F4 ( CH-4 )] Button...

  • Page 90: Contest Memory Keyer (Using The Optional Fh-2 Remote Control Keypad)

    ONVENIENCE ONTEST EMORY You may also utilize the CW message capability of the FT-2000 from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel’s REM jack. Message Memory Five memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters total are provided (using the PARIS standard for characters and word length).

  • Page 91: Text Memory

    For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we recommend you set Menu item “052 A1A F-TYPE” and/or “054 A1A R-TYPE” to “ACS” (Automatic Character Spacing) while you are programming the keyer memories. FT-2000 O ONVENIENCE EYER U FH-2 R 1.

  • Page 92: Text Memory

    You may also use the Main Tuning Dial knob and the [ SUB VFO-B ] knobs to program the message charac- ters. [ MENU ] Button [ SUB VFO-B ] Knob Main Tuning Dial Knob LOCK Current Cursor Position Cursor Message FT-2000 O...
  • Page 93 Decrementing the Contest Number By pressing the FH-2’s [ DEC ] key momentarily, you may reduce the current Contest Number by one. LOCK FT-2000 O ONVENIENCE EYER U FH-2 R 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned Off.

  • Page 94: Fm Mode Operation

    FM is only used in the 28 MHz and 50 MHz Amateur bands covered in the FT-2000. Please do not use FM on any other bands. Page 92...

  • Page 95: Repeater Operation

    The FT-2000 may be utilized on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters. 1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to the output fre- quency (downlink) from the repeater. 2. If CTCSS Tone operation is desired/needed, press and hold in the [ AM/FM ] button for two seconds to en- gage the CTCSS mode.

  • Page 96: Memory Operation

    EMORY PERATION The FT-2000 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 “C-1” through “C- 5.” 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 97: Qmb (Quick Memory Bank)

    If you do not over-write the contents of the current memory channel, the original contents will not be disturbed by the initiation of Memory Tune operation. FT-2000 O EMORY UICK EMORY [ QMB ( STO )] Button...

  • Page 98: Standard Memory Operation

    PERATION The Standard Memory of the FT-2000 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 99: Checking A Memory Channel's Status

    After erasure, only the memory channel number will remain; the frequency data will disappear from the dis- play. If you make a mistake and wish to restore the memory’s contents, just repeat steps (1) through (3) above. FT-2000 O EMORY TANDARD EMORY PERATION...

  • Page 100: Moving Memory Data To

    Because the “Memory Tune” mode so closely resembles the VFO mode, be sure that you have the FT-2000 operating in a control mode compatible with your software’s requirements. Use the VFO mode if you’re not sure.

  • Page 101: Memory Groups

    [ GRP ] or [ M CH ] button again. If no channels have been assigned to a particular Memory Group, you will not have access to that Group. FT-2000 O EMORY EMORY ROUPS “OFF”...

  • Page 102: Operation On Alaska Emergency Frequency

    The FT-2000 includes the capability for transmission and reception on 5167.5 kHz under such emergency conditions via the Menu system. To activate this feature: 1.

  • Page 103: Vfo And Memory Scanning

    You may scan wither the VFO or the memories of the FT-2000, and the radio will halt the scan on any station with a signal strong enough to open the receiver’s squelch. 1. Set the VFO to the frequency on which you would like to begin scanning.

  • Page 104: Memory Scan

    [ UP ] / [ DWN ] keys from initiating scan- ning, you may disable scanning control from the micro- phone using Menu item “038 GEnE MIC SCN” (set it to “Off”). FT-2000 O [ V/M ] Button [ A/B ] Button [ SUB VFO-B ] Knob...

  • Page 105: Pms

    9. If you press the microphone’s PTT switch during scan- ning, the scanner will halt at once. Pressing the PTT switch during scanning will not cause transmission, however. FT-2000 O Main [ SQL ] Knob [ V/M ] Button [ A/B ] Button...

  • Page 106: Packet Operation

    Packet operation is easily accomplished on the FT-2000 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. PACKET ② ④ ⑤ ① ③...

  • Page 107: Rtty (Radio Teletype) Operation

    Mark/Space polarity: “077 rtty T PLRTY.” In the FT-2000, “RTTY” is a mode defined as being an “FSK” mode, whereby the closing and opening of a key- ing line (to ground) causes the Mark/Space tones to alter- nate.

  • Page 108: Miscellaneous Afsk-Based Data Modes

    ISCELLANEOUS The FT-2000 may also be 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 PACKET JACK ① ③ Pin 3 Pin 4 When you have configured Menu item “146 tGEn VOX SEL”...

  • Page 109: About The Transverter Output Terminal

    You may set up the frequency display so that it shows the actual band on which your transverter is operating (instead of the “IF” used by the transverter, which is the 28 MHz band on your FT-2000). Example: Setting up the FT-2000 display for use with a 144 MHz Transverter 1.

  • Page 110: Menu Mode

    The Menu system of the FT-2000 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”...
  • Page 111 053 A1A F-REV MODE-CW 054 A1A R-TYPE 1: Requires optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit. FT-2000 O 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step) 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step)
  • Page 112 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz SOFt/ShAP StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz SOFt/ShAP StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) 200/400/600/850/1100/1350/1500/1650/1800/ 950/2100/2250 Hz 1.800 - 1.999 MHz (1 kHz/step) 3.500 - 3.999 MHz (1 kHz/step) FT-2000 O SEni 4 msec OFSt diS (Disable) 15 msec dAtA nAin (Main) 300 msec 0 Hz...
  • Page 113 147 tGEn EMRGNCY 1: Requires optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit. 2: This Menu item does not work. Please do not change this setting. FT-2000 O 5.250 - 5.499 MHz (1 kHz/step) 7.000 - 7.299 MHz (1 kHz/step) (1)0.100 - (1)0.149 MHz (1 kHz/step) (1)4.000 - (1)4.349 MHz (1 kHz/step)

  • Page 114: Agc Group

    Available Values: 0/90/180/270 ° Default Setting: 0 ° 013 diSP RTR ADJ Function: Adjusts the indicator needle precisely to the starting point set in menu item “012 diSP RTR STU.” Available Values: –30 ~ 0 Default Setting: 0 FT-2000 O...

  • Page 115: Dvs Group

    016 dUS TX LVL Function: Sets the microphone input level to the voice memory Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default: 50 FT-2000 O KEYER G ROUP 017 tEy BEACON Function: Sets the interval time between repeats of the beacon message.

  • Page 116: General Group

    Function: Enables/Disables Memory Group Operation. Available Values: On/OFF Default Setting: OFF 031 GEnE Q SPLIT Function: Selects the tuning offset for the Quick Split fea- ture. Available Values: –20 ~ 0 ~ +20 kHz (1 kHz Step) Default Setting: +5 kHz FT-2000 O...
  • Page 117 VRF feature on the 14 MHz and lower amateur bands on the main band (VFO-A). If the optional RF µTuning Kit is not connected, this ad- justment has no effect. FT-2000 O GENERAL G ROUP 036 GEnE SNB LVL Function: Adjusts the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF Noise Blanker level, when the Noise Blanker is engaged.

  • Page 118: S If Sft Group

    MIC jack while using the AM mode. dAtA:Selects the microphone connected to pin 1 of the PACKET Jack while using the AM mode. PC: This parameter is for future expansion of this transceiver’s capabilities, but at this time is not supported. FT-2000 O ROUP...

  • Page 119: Mode-Cw Group

    Available Values: nor/rEU Default Setting: nor nor: Tip = Dot, Ring = Dash, Shaft = Ground rEU: Tip = Dash, Ring = Dot, Shaft = Ground FT-2000 O MODE-CW G ROUP 056 A1A CW AUTO Function: Enables/disables CW keying while operating on SSB.

  • Page 120: Mode-Dat Group

    Available: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) Default: 0 Hz 071 dAtA PKT SFT Function: Sets the carrier point during the SSB packet operation. Available: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) Default: 1000 Hz (typical center frequency for PSK31, etc.) FT-2000 O ROUP...

  • Page 121: Mode-Fm Group

    Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater shift on the 50 MHz band. Available Values: 0 ~ 4000 kHz (10 kHz/step) Default Setting: 1000 kHz FT-2000 O MODE-RTY G 076 rtty R PLRTY Function: Selects normal or reverse Mark/Space polarity for RTTY receive operation.

  • Page 122: Mode-Ssb Group

    Sub (VFO-B) audio is attenu- ated in the left ear and Main (VFO-A) audio is attenuated in the right ear. A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers is combined and heard equally in both ears. FT-2000 O SLOPE...

  • Page 123: Rx Dsp Group

    Function: Selects the passband of the DSP filter for the CW “Narrow” mode. Available Values: 25/50/100/200/300/400/500/800/1200/ 1400/1700/2000 Hz Default Setting: 500 Hz FT-2000 O RX DSP G ROUP 096 rdSP PKT SHP Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the DSP filter for the PKT mode.

  • Page 124: Scp 7.0 Fi

    Default Setting: 7.000 MHz 109 SCP 10.1 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 30 m amateur band. Available Values: (1)0.100 - (1)0.149 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: (1)0.100 MHz FT-2000 O...

  • Page 125: Scope Group

    Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 6 m amateur band. Available Values: (5)0.000 - (5)3.999 MHz (1 kHz/step) Default Setting: (5)0.000 MHz FT-2000 O TUNING G ROUP 116 tun DIALSTEP Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob’s tuning...

  • Page 126: Taud Eq1 Frq

    Available Values: 1 ~ 10 Default Setting: 2 FT-2000 O The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to factory defaults (flat). You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor in this selected audio fre- quency via menu items “130 tUAd EQ3...

  • Page 127: Tx Audio Group

    Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the high range of the parametric microphone equalizer when the speech proces- sor is activated. Available Values: 1 ~ 10 Default Setting: 1 FT-2000 O TX GNRL G ROUP 141 tGEn BIAS This Menu item does not work. Please do not change this setting.
  • Page 128 Better than –70 dB (6m Amateur band) At least 60 dB below peak output At least 60 dB below peak output Not more than –6 dB from 300 to 2700 Hz –31 dB @14 MHz 100 watts PEP 600 Ohms (200 to 10 kOhms) FT-2000 O...

  • Page 129: Specifications

    Conducted Radiation: Specifications are subject to change, in the interest of technical improvement, without notice or obligation, and are guaranteed only within the amateur bands. FT-2000 O Main (VFO-A); Triple-conversion superheterodyne Sub (VFO-B); Double-conversion superheterodyne Main (VFO-A); 69.450 MHz/450 kHz/30 kHz (24 kHz for AM/FM), Sub (VFO-B);...

  • Page 130: Installation Of The Optional Filter (Yf-122C & Yf-122Cn)

    (“300” for YF-122CN, “500” for YF-122C). 12. Press and hold in the [ MENU ] button for two seconds to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Page 128 PTIONAL ILTER (YF-122C FT-2000 O YF-122CN) Optional Filter RX-2 UNIT RX-2 UNIT...
  • Page 131 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 132 Copyright 2006 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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