Contents Introduction ............. 2 Registering to Memory Channels....30 Recalling a Memory Channel ...... 31 Quick Guide ............ 3 Recall only memories in the Controls & Connections ........ 4 same frequency band (Band) using the Transceiver ............ 4 memory auto grouping (MAG) function ..31 Operation Keys ..........
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Setup Menu Operation ........ 62 Tables of Setup Menu Operations ....63 Restoring to Defaults (Reset) ...... 69 All Reset ............69 Setup Menu Reset ........69 Text input screen .......... 70 Specifications ..........72 YAESU LIMITED WARRANTY ...... 74...
Thank you for purchasing the FT5DR/DE Transceiver. We urge you to read this manual in its entirety, and also the Advance Manual (available for download on the Yaesu web- site), to gain a full understanding of the amazing capability of the exciting new FT5DR/ DE Transceiver.
® Set the Bluetooth function 5. Press the PTT switch to conclude input- The FT5DR/DE equipped with the Blue- ting. ® tooth function. To use a Bluetooth head- Normal operation (VFO Mode) screen ®...
(MH-85A11U) to this terminal. USA/Asian version • To use the clone function, connect to an- Press the MONI/T-CALL key to open the other FT5DR/DE with an optional clone squelch. cable (CT-168). European version • When updating the firmware, connect to a Press the MONI/T-CALL key to activate PC using a USB cable.
Operation Keys Press Press and Hold Pressing each time switches between Press and hold for over one second to F menu key function screen and normal screen. enter Setup Menu. Press and hold for over one second Pressing each time switches between to switch between the Dual Band A/B key A-band and B-band.
Touch Screen Display Lights when DTMF function is enabled Lights when Auto Power Off is active Lights when GPS is acquired Lights when AF DUAL Function is enabled Lights when GPS Log Function is enabled Lights when the mute Function is active Lights when the Voice memory function is enabled LOCK Lights when a microSD memory card is inserted...
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A-band / B-band display area A-band / B-band display modes : VFO mode : PMG mode (Recalls only the frequencies registered in PMG) : Memory mode (The numeric is the memory channel number) Press the BAND key while in memory mode, the MAG function can automat- ically recall memory channels in groups for each of the following bands: (For details, refer to “Using the Memory”...
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Displays the operating mode (Digital mode is indicated by a red icon) : FM (Analog) mode : Normal digital mode (digital mode using C4FM modulation) : Wide digital mode (digital mode using C4FM modulation) : Data FR mode (data communication mode using C4FM modulation) : AMS (Automatic Mode Select) FM (Analog) mode : AMS (Automatic Mode Select) DN mode : AMS (Automatic Mode Select) VW mode...
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● Dual Band Screen A-band and B-band are displayed in a top-down fashion. Both bands are received simultaneously. Touch and hold the frequency of the operation band (white display) to display the numeric keypad screen for frequency input. Touch the sub-band (gray display) frequency to change the operation band.
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/ outside. For details, refer to the separate GM Instruction Manual which is avail- able on the Yaesu website. The call signs of the stations that can communicate is displayed in white characters.
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● AF DUAL Screen (Press the [F menu] key Touch [A.DUAL]) While receiving and listening to a radio broadcast, the A-band and B-band may also be monitored simultaneously for activity. When a signal is received on A-band or B-band, the broadcast audio is muted and the A or B band audio is heard.
Be sure to read these important precautions, and use this product safely. Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or misuse of this prod- uct by the purchaser or any third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages caused through the use of this product by the purchaser or any third party, except in cases where ordered to pay damages under the laws.
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Use only the provided or specified screws. in tightly. Using screws of a different size, may result in Contact Yaesu or the retail store where this fire, electric shock and component damage. transceiver was purchased for assistance, as Do not place the transceiver in a confined...
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Noise generated by an onboard electrical device Install the hand strap and belt clip securely. ( inverter, etc. ) can disrupt the normal operation Improper installation may cause the FT5DR/ of the transceiver. FT5DE to fall or drop, resulting in an injury or Do not transmit near the television and radio.
Supplied Accessories and Options Supplied Accessories • Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 2,200mAh) SBR-14LI • Battery Charger SAD-25 • Antenna • Belt Clip SHB-26BK • Quick Release Holster • USB Cable • Operating Manual (This Manual) • SBR-14LI Manual • Battery Pack protective cap If any item is missing, contact the dealer from which you purchased the transceiver.
Quick release Holster latch click. ① Insert the bottom tabs of the Quick Release Holster in the slots on the bottom of the FT5DR/DE Attaching the Belt Clip Attach the belt clip using the supplied screws (two). Supplied screws (silver) for the Belt Clip Be sure to use the supplied screws when attaching the belt clip.
Charging the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack using the Battery Charger (SAD-25) Using the supplied battery charger (SAD-25), it takes about 9 hours* to charge the SBR- 14LI battery pack fully. *Depending on the battery status, the charging time might be increased 1.
External Power Supply Connecting an External Power Supply for Use in a Vehicle The optional DC Cable with Cigarette-Lighter plug (SDD-13) allows power to be supplied from a motor vehicle type cigarette lighter socket. Connecting to an External Power Supply Using a Power Cable The optional DC cable (E-DC-6) allows the transceiver to be connected to an external DC power supply.
• The microSD memory cards used in other devices may not be recognized by the FT5DR/ DE, or it may take an abnormally long time to read or write. So normally, they may not be useable.
Operation Turning the Transceiver ON Press and hold the Power (Lock) switch to turn the trans- ceiver ON. ● Turning the transceiver OFF Press and hold the Power (Lock) switch again to turn the transceiver OFF. ● Inputting the call sign The first time the transceiver is turned ON after it is purchased;...
For additional details, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website. ● Switching the Mono-band Screen Pressing and holding the [A/B] key will switch between Mono-Band and Dual-Band displays.
Selecting a Frequency Band Press the [BAND] key to select the desired frequency band. 1. Press the [F menu] key to display the function menu screen. 2. Press the [BAND] key to switch the frequency bands in reverse order. 3. Press the [BACK] key to return to the previous screen.
• The frequency steps that can be set differ depending on the frequency band. Selecting the Communication Mode ● Using AMS The FT5DR/DE transceiver is equipped with the AMS (Automatic Mode Select) function which automatically selects the communication mode corresponding to the received signal.
Fixing the Communication Mode To fix the transmission mode for operation, touch [MODE] to switch the communication mode. Communication Mode Icon Description of Modes This is the standard digital mode. V/D Mode Calls are less prone to interruptions caused by detec- (Voice/Data simultaneous transmission mode) tion and correction of the received digital voice signal.
Changing the Transmit Power Level 1. Press the [F menu] key, then touch [TXPWR]. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the following transmit power levels: TX PO Level PO Meter HIGH (5 W)* LOW3 (2.5 W) LOW2 (1 W) LOW1 (0.1 W) *The default setting.
2. When accessing the C4FM digital repeater controlled by the DG-ID number, set the transmit DG-ID number of the FT5DR/DE to that of the repeater input. Even in that case, if the receive DG-ID number of the FT5DR/DE is set to “00”, all the downlink signals from the repeater may be received.
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• Refer to the separate Operating Manual GM Edition for details on how to use the GM function (download the manual from our YAESU website). 7. Press the [GM/X] key to turn the GM (Group Monitor) function OFF and return to the normal operation.
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5. Press the [BACK] key or the PTT switch to save the setting and return to the normal operation. 6. Press the [GM/X] key to turn the GM (Group Monitor) function ON and check whether or not other stations that are operating on frequency, with the GM (Group Monitor) function ON, and have the same GD-ID num- ber setting, are in the communication range.
If you need to access the repeaters which require a 1750 Hz burst tone for access by the FT5DR (USA/Asian versions), you can set the switch to serve as a “Tone Call” switch instead. To change the configuration of this switch, use Set Mode...
Using the Memory The FT5DR/DE transceiver incorporates a large number of memory channels that can register the operating frequency, communication mode, and other operational information. 900 Memory Channels 99 Skip Search Memory Channels 11 Home Channels 50 pairs PMS Memory Channels Preset Receiver Memory Channels include the International VHF marine radio (57...
• Use the numeric keys to input the characters. • Touch to move the cursor to right in the text input area. • See “Text input screen” on page 70 to input a memory tag. 6. Press the PTT or [V/M ● ] key, to save the data to memory and return to normal oper- ations.
Clearing Memories 1. Press and hold the [V/M ● ] key. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the memory channel from which the data is to be cleared. 3. Tou ch [ ], then touch [M.DEL]. Confirmation screen “DELETE?” is displayed. 4.
The transceiver allows using up to 24 memory banks to allow sorting and registering the channels in convenient groups. Memory Only Mode The transceiver may be placed into a Memory Channel Only mode, (which restricts the FT5DR/DE to operate only on the memory channels).
The activity monitor can display up to 5 channels, but it is Press briefly very convenient to register about 2 or 3 frequently used fre- quencies. Memory channel tag YAESU Memory channel number currently selected Display in gray even if the received signal is lost.
Touch the bar graph to switch the frequency 1. Touch the bar graph on the screen. YAESU • The touched bar graph is displayed in orange and the receive is set to that frequency. • The receive frequency may also be changed by turn- ing the DIAL knob.
When a memory channel on the graph is touched, it will become the center operating frequency, so communication with friends may begin immediately (TOUCH & GO Operation). Memory channel tag YAESU Memory channel number currently selected Currently selected memory channel...
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3. Touch [EDIT]. • A list of memory channels registered to the CAM 1 GROUP 01 group is displayed. 2 GROUP 02 • Press the [V/M ● ] key to switch between the memory 3 GROUP 03 tag screen and the frequency screen. 4 GROUP 04 When the memory channel is displayed as a tag (name), press and hold the [V/M●] key to switch to the frequency...
Touch the bar graph to switch the frequency 1. Touch the bar graph on the screen. YAESU • The touched bar graph is displayed in orange and switched to the memory channel frequency and received. • Press the PTT switch to transmit as it is, so you can start communicating with the other station immediately.
Delete a registered memory channel from CAM group 1. Touch [GROUP] on the CAM screen. YAESU 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the CAM group (GROUP 01 to 10) in which the memory channel to be deleted is registered.
Delete all the contents in the CAM group at once 1. Touch [GROUP] on the CAM screen. YAESU 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the CAM group to be deleted. 3. Touch [CLEAR]. Confirmation screen “DELETE?” is displayed. 1 GROUP 01 4.
3. Touch [NAME]. 4. Enter up to 16 characters for the CAM group tag. 1 GROUP 01 • Touch [ ] to move the cursor to left/right in the 2 GROUP 02 text input area. 3 GROUP 03 • Touch [ ] to insert a space at the cursor position.
Band Scope The Spectrum Analyzer presents a view of operating activity on channels above and be- low the current main band operating frequency as the center. 1. Press the [F menu] key, and then touch [SCOPE]. If [SCOPE] is not displayed, touch [FWD ] to display [SCOPE] and then touch it.
• Memory Bank Scan For additional details on the Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) and Memory Bank Scan, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website. VFO Scan VFO scan function scans the frequencies, and detects signals.
NOAA Alert Tone while using VFO scan or Memory channel scan. When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the FT5DR/DE will check the Weather Broadcast Channels for activity every five seconds while scanning. If you watch the dis- play carefully, you can observe the scanner periodically shift to the Weather Broadcast channel and quickly scan the Weather channels in search of the Alert Tone.
For additional details on the Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) and Memory Bank Scan, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website. Skip Memory Channels, and Specified Memory Channels Two types of memory channels may be designated, “skip memory channels” and “speci- fied memory channels”...
Convenient Functions Bluetooth Operation ® ® The FT5DR/DE has built-in Bluetooth functionality, so hands-free operation is pos- ® sible using the optional Bluetooth headset (SSM-BT10) or a commercially available ® Bluetooth headset. ® The operation of all commercially available Bluetooth headsets cannot be guaranteed.
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” icon flashes on the screen. ® If the power of the same Bluetooth headset is turned ON in this state, it will connect ® automatically. If not, turn the FT5DR/DE and Bluetooth headset OFF and then ON again. ® ®...
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(when the VOX function is OFF) ® When the VOX function is OFF, pressing the “Call button*” on the Bluetooth head- set once will keep the FT5DR/DE in transmit and you can make a call using the ® Bluetooth headset.
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Bluetooth devices: gray letters • To stop the search in the progress, touch [STOP]. ® 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Bluetooth SSM-BT10 device. yaesu-01 6. Touch [CONNECT]. yaesu-02 yaesu-03 R556 ® Remove a registered (paired) Bluetooth device from the list ®...
OFF, the PTT switch will be disabled. ® • Please turn OFF the Bluetooth function when using the VOX function with the FT5DR/DE microphone. 4. Press the PTT switch to return to normal operation. ● Disable the VOX function To cancel VOX and return to PTT operation, just repeat the above procedures, se- lecting “OFF”...
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4. Press the [F menu] key, and then rotate the DIAL knob to select to select the delay time (the transmit-receive 5 VOX delay after the cessation of speech). 0.5sec / 1.0sec / 1.5sec / 2.0sec / 2.5sec / 3.0sec DELAY : 0.5 sec Factory default value: “0.5sec”.
Convenient Preset Receiver Memory Channels Weather Broadcast (10 channels), International VHF Marine Radio (57 channels) and Shortwave Broadcasts Stations (89 channels) are recorded in the preset receiver mem- ory channels. ● Weather Broadcast preset receiver memory channels [WX CH] are listed on: ....................see below The frequencies (10 channel) used for the VHF Weather Broadcast Station are regis- tered to dedicated preset receiver memory channels.
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Preset International VHF (Marine) Radio Receiver Memory Channels The frequencies (57 channels) used for the international VHF Marine Radio are regis- tered in dedicated preset receiver memory channels. 1. Press the [A/B] key to set the A-band as the operating band. 2.
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Preset Worldwide Shortwave Broadcast Receiver Memory Channels The frequencies (89 channels) used for international worldwide broadcasting are regis- tered to dedicated preset receiver memory channels. 1. Press the [A/B] key to set the A-band as the operating band. 2. Press the [F menu] key, and then touch [P.RCVR]. If [P.RCVR] is not displayed, touch [BACK ] to display [P.RCVR] and then touch it.
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Frequency Broadcast Station Name Number (MHz) Name 17.505 SWEDEN Sweden 6.120 FINLAND Finland 9.560 FINLAND Finland 11.755 FINLAND Finland 15.400 FINLAND Finland 5.920 RUSSIA Russia 5.940 RUSSIA Russia 7.200 RUSSIA Russia 12.030 RUSSIA Russia 7.465 ISRAEL Israel 11.585 ISRAEL Israel 15.615 ISRAEL Israel...
With the voice recording function, the received audio of the other station, and/or the transmit audio of the FT5DR/DE is recorded on the microSD memory card. The record- ed file can be played back with FT5DR/DE or the microSD memory card can be taken out and used on a PC.
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Setting the Recording function The band or bands to be recorded, and whether or not to include the transmit audio in the recording may be selected: 1. Press and hold the [F menu] key, and then touch [TX/RX]. 2. Touch [3 AUDIO], and then touch [6 RECORDING]. 3.
In addition, the most recently captured image data can be transmitted to other transceiv- ers* by pressing (Send Image Button) on the camera-mounted speaker microphone. * Refer to the Yaesu website or catalog for the compatible transceiver models. Lens Send Image Button Aim this part toward the object to photograph.
1. Connect the camera-equipped speaker microphone (MH-85A11U) to the DATA termi- nal of the FT5DR/DE. • When connecting or disconnecting the MH-85A11U, turn off the FT5DR/DE. • When receiving an AM radio broadcast signal with the camera microphone connected, noise may occur, but this is not a malfunction.
Example of display when an APRS signal is received Setting several station parameters, such as the call sign and symbol is required before using the APRS function (initial settings). For details, refer to the APRS Function Instruction Manual which is available on the Yaesu website.
For additional details on the following Functions, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website. Tone squelch feature The tone squelch opens the speaker audio only when a signal containing the specified CTCSS tone is received. By matching the tone frequency with the partner station in ad- vance, a quiet standby is possible.
Using Setup Menu The Setup Menu permits configuring the various functions according to individual oper- ating needs and preferences. Setup Menu Operation 1. Press and hold the [F menu] key. The Setup Menu screen will be displayed. 2. Touch the desired item in Setup Menu. The Sub-menu screen will be displayed.
Tables of Setup Menu Operations Selectable options Setup Menu no. / item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) DISPLAY 1 TARGET LOCATION Set what to display using the smart COMPASS / NUMERIC navigation function. 2 COMPASS Set the compass display of the smart HEADING UP / NORTH UP navigation function.
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Selectable options Setup Menu no. / item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) MEMORY 1 BANK LINK Set the memory bank link. BANK1 to BANK24 BANK LINK ON / OFF 2 BANK NAME Assign a name to each memory bank. BANK1 to BANK24 3 MEMORY NAME Input the memory channel tag.
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Selectable options Setup Menu no. / item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) 6 PRIORITY REVERT Turn the “Priority Channel Revert” ON / OFF feature ON or OFF during Dual Receive. * For details of the functions, refer to the GM Function Instruction Manual. 1 DP-ID LIST Displays the DP-ID list screen.
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Selectable options Setup Menu no. / item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) 22 BAND SELECT Set the frequency bands that can AIR: ON / OFF be selected for A-band and B-band VHF: ON / OFF UHF: ON / OFF (“OTHER”...
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Selectable options Setup Menu no. / item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) Mic-E : ON / OFF 10 APRS RINGER Set the bell ring on/off when a beacon POSITION : ON / OFF or message is received. WEATHER :...
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25 MY SYMBOL Set your station symbol. 2(/b Bicycle) / 3(/> Car) / 4(YY Yaesu Radios) 26 POSITION COMMENT Set up the position comment function. Off Duty / En Route / In Service / Returning / Committed / Special / Priority / Custom 0 to 6 / EMERGENCY! STATUS :...
Restoring to Defaults (Reset) Caution When the All Reset function is performed, all data registered in the memory will be deleted. Be sure to note the settings on paper or back up the data on a microSD memory card. For details on how to save backup onto a microSD memory card. All Reset To restore all transceiver settings and memory content to the factory defaults.
Text input screen When the radio is first turned on after restoring defaults, the keyboard screen is dis- played to enter your own station call sign. ● Character input method 1. Touch a character on the screen to enter it. 2.
Specifications ● General Frequency Range : TX 144 - 148 MHz or 144 - 146 MHz 430 - 450 MHz or 430 - 440 MHz : RX: A- Band 520 kHz - 999.995 MHz (USA Cellular Blocked) B- Band 108 MHz - 579.995 MHz Channel Steps : 5/6.25/8.33/9/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz (8.33 kHz: only for Air Band, 9 kHz: only for AM Radio)
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● Receiver Circuit Type : Double-conversion super heterodyne (NFM / AM) Direct-conversion (AM / FM Radio) Intermediate Frequency : 1st: A- Band 58.05 MHz 1st: B- Band 57.15 MHz 2nd: A- Band, B- Band 450 kHz Sensitivity : 0.52 - 30 MHz (AM)* 3 μV typ @10 dB SN 30 - 54 MHz (NFM)* 0.35 μV typ @12 dB SINAD...
Limited Warranty is valid only in the country/region where this product was originally purchased. On-line Warranty Registration: Thank you for buying YAESU products! We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years! Please register your product at www.yaesu.com - Owner’s Corner...
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YAESU Authorized Service Center, all reasonable efforts will be expended by YAESU MUSEN to cause this product to conform to its original specifications. YAESU MUSEN will return the repaired product (or a replacement product) free of charge to the original purchaser. The decision to repair or replace this product is the sole discretion of YAESU MUSEN.
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Changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by YAESU MUSEN could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this device must accept any interference including received, interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Telephone: (714) 827-7600 EU Declaration of Conformity We, Yaesu Musen Co. Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, hereby declare that this radio equipment FT5DE is in full compliance with EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity for this product is available to view at http://www.yaesu.com/jp/red ATTENTION –...
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