Yaesu ADMS-8 Operation Manual

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ADMS-8

Operation Manual

The ADMS-8 software provides convenient editing of the FT2DR/DE memory channel

frequencies, channel information and alpha tags, using a personal computer. Also the

transceiver parameters and the setup menu items may be edited and configured easily

from the computer keyboard.

YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.

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Page 1 ADMS-8 Operation Manual The ADMS-8 software provides convenient editing of the FT2DR/DE memory channel frequencies, channel information and alpha tags, using a personal computer. Also the transceiver parameters and the setup menu items may be edited and configured easily from the computer keyboard.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
..............4 Setting the Template Items ......24 Cables ..............4 Memories ............24 Display examples ...........5 Priority CH ............24 Before using the ADMS-8 FT2DR/DE Receive Frequency / Transmit Frequency ..24 Programmer ...........7 Offset Frequency ..........24 Using the ADMS-8 software ......7 Offset Direction ..........24 Functions ............8...
Page 3 Troubleshooting ...........35 The FT2DR/DE cannot receive or transmit data to the computer............35 The Data transfer does not start......35 The data transmission has stopped before completion............35 The data import/export is not successful.....35 Contact YAESU Technical Support .....35...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The ADMS-8 programming software uses a Personal Computer to quickly enter and save the FT2DR/DE memory channel frequencies and data. Also the many menu settings may be adapted for individual operating preferences. All of the information is saved. The setting data can be imported from the FT2DR/DE and edited setting data can be transferred to the FT2DR/DE.
Page 5: Display Examples
Display examples This is the first screen to be displayed when starting the ADMS-8 software. Click the left mouse button on the icon of the Title bar to enlarge a window. The display window is shown in Full screen mode.
Page 6 Click the left mouse button on each TAB in the title bar (PMS, VFOA, etc) to display the frequency list of the desired memory channels, VFO and other preset transceiver settings. Basic setting items which are not related to memory channels can be configured from “SetMode”. Click the left mouse button on each item of the "Settings"...
Page 7: Before Using The Adms-8 Ft2Dr/De Programmer
COM Port number. Then click the [Determine] button to save the setting. Using the ADMS-8 software To enable the FT2DR/DE clone mode for use with the ADMS-8 software, use the following procedure: 1. Turn FT2DR/DE power OFF. 2. While pressing the key turn the power ON.
Page 8: Functions
Functions File Creates a new configuration file. Click the left mouse button on the “New” parameter in the “File” menu to open a new configuration file. Multiple configuration files may be created and opened at the same time. Standard values are preset for each memory channel, VFO and set mode. Open Opens a previously saved configuration file.
Page 9: Import / Import With Ft1Dr/De / Ft2Dr/De Format
A spreadsheet may be easily created by exporting the template data in the "CSV" format using the ADMS-8 "Export" command. After the "CSV" data has been edited the spreadsheet may be imported back into the ADMS-8 Programmer. (See the "Export" command instructions below for details).
Page 10: Print
To change the specific printer settings, go to the Printer properties by clicking the left mouse button on the "Printer setup" button. To exit the ADMS-8 programmer, click the left mouse button on the "End" parameter in the "File" menu to close the ADMS-8 software. If the following pop-up screen appears to confirm saving, follow the on-screen instruction to select the desired button and close the ADMS-8 software.
Page 11: Find
Find To find a specified text, click the left mouse button on the "Find" parameter in the "Edit" menu. The "Find" window will open. Select the column from the dropdown list. Enter the text to search for, and then click the left mouse button on the [OK] button.
Page 12: Delete Channel
Delete Channel To delete the specified range of channel data, click the left mouse button on the “Delete Channel” parameter in the “Edit” menu. The channels that were displayed after the deleted channels will shift up accordingly. Clear Channel To clear the current channel data, click the left mouse button on the "Clear Channel" parameter in the "Edit"...
Page 13: Sort
Sort Click the left mouse button on the "Sort" parameter in the "Edit" menu, the "Sort" window will open. • Sort by: Select the first parameter for sorting items such as the order of frequencies. • Then sort by: Select the second parameter for sorting. •...
Page 14: Communications
Communications Get Data from FT2D This command transfers the settings data of the FT2DR/DE to the ADMS-8 programmer. To communicate with the FT2DR/DE and create a new data file, click the left mouse button on the "Get Data from FT2D" parameter in the "Communications" menu. The "Get Data From FT2D" window will open.
Page 15: Send Data To Ft2D
Get Data From SD Card This command imports the settings data from the microSD memory card to the ADMS-8 programmer, and creates a new data file. Click the left mouse button on the "Get Data from SD card" parameter in the "Communications"...
Page 16: Send Data To Sd Card
The template data may be stored to the computer files, using the "Save" or "Save as" commands in the "File" menu. Send Data to SD Card Memories and settings from the ADMS-8 programmer may be transferred to the microSD memory card. Click on "Send Data to SD card" in the "Communications" menu to open the data transmission procedure screen.
Page 17: Com Port Settings
COM port Settings Select the COM port that is connected to the FT2DR/DE. For details about “COM port Setting”, see "Before using the ADMS-8 FT2DR/DE Programmer" (Page Settings Settings From the set mode menu, you can customize the various functions of the FT2DR/DE according to your preferences.
Page 18: Gm_Wires-X
To change the setting of each item in the window, click the left mouse button on the "▼" icon to show the dropdown settings list, and then click the desired selection in the list. Example: Enter the "DTMF SELECT" Codes by placing the curser in the appropriate box and typing the desired data.
Page 19: Aprs Gps
APRS GPS The settings related to the APRS and GPS functions of the FT2DR/DE may be configured with the programming software. To change the setting of each item in the window, click the left mouse button on the "▼" icon to show the dropdown settings list, and then click the desired selection from the list.
Page 20: Aprs Beacon
APRS Beacon The settings related to the APRS and beacon functions of the FT2DR/DE may be configured with the programming software. To change the setting of each item in the window, click the left mouse button on the "▼" icon to show the dropdown settings list, and then click the desired selection from the list.
Page 21: Memory
Click the left mouse button on the "Toolbar" parameter in the "Setting" menu to display or hide the Toolbar. The toolbar includes buttons for some of the most often used commands in the ADMS-8 programmer. A check mark appears next to the "Toolbar" parameter when the Toolbar is displayed.
Page 22: Window
Window This menu sets the operating window parameters of the ADMS-8 programmer. Tile(up and down) Click the left mouse button on the “Tile (up and down)” parameter in the “Window” menu to display multiple template files by dividing the window into two lists (upper and lower parts).
Page 23: Tile(Right And Left)
Tile(right and left) Click the left mouse button on the “Tile (up and down)” parameter in the “Window” menu to display multiple template files by dividing the window into two lists (right and left parts). Cascade Click the left mouse button on the "Cascade" parameter in the "Window" menu to display multiple templates in cascade format.
Page 24: Setting The Template Items
Setting the Template Items Memories Enter and edit the frequencies you normally use to the memory channels. Up to 900 channels can be registered. Descriptions for each channel item (column) are as follows: Descriptions for each item are as follows. Priority CH While Dual Watch is functioning, this channel is designated as the priority channel to be monitored before other channels.
Page 25: Operating Mode
• +RPT The transmit frequency is shifted to the plus offset. • -/+ The transmit frequency is not shifted. Operating MODE Select the operating mode for receive channel. When entering a receive frequency, this item is automatically set to the operating mode that is most suitable for the frequency.
Page 26: Step
• SELECT Starts scanning from a designated channel and scans only designated channels. Step Sets the channel step for receiving channels. Normally, when a frequency is entered, the optimal channel step will be automatically set according to the frequency. Memory Mask When the checkbox of this item is ticked, the corresponding memory channel cannot be called for a period of time.
Page 27: Skip
SKIP When scanning the VFO, if there are frequencies with continuous signals, scanning may be interrupted. To skip these channels, click the skip channel designation. Up to 99 channels can be registered. For details and descriptions of each item, see "Memories" (Page 24).
Page 28: Pms
Edit the upper and lower limit frequencies for performing PMS (Programmable Memory Scan). Enter the lower limit frequency for the L channel and the upper limit frequency for the corresponding U channel. Up to 50 pairs (100 channels) of PMS can be registered. For details and descriptions of each item, see "Memories"...
Page 29: Receive Frequency
Enter the Band A VFO frequencies (upper section) and Band B VFO frequencies (lower section) for each band. The FT2DR/DE, Band A and Band B VFO default frequencies are set in the standard templates of the ADMS-8 programmer. A frequency that is out of the transceiver’s range cannot be entered. When the error pop-up window is opened, enter the correct frequency.
Page 30: Operating Mode
Operating MODE Select the operating mode for the receive channels: When entering a receive frequency, this item automatically selects the operating mode that is most suitable for the frequency. The AM and FM broadcast radio frequency ranges are automatically set by default and are not changeable.
Page 31: Receive Frequency / Transmit Frequency
Receive Frequency / Transmit Frequency Enter any desired changes into Home Channel frequency. The FT2DR/DE default Frequencies are pre-entered into the ADMS-8 standard template. A frequency that is out of transceiver’s range cannot be entered. When the error pop-up window is opened, enter the correct frequency.
Page 32: Sw Banks
SW Banks Edit shortwave broadcasting channels: Descriptions for each item are as follows. The “ATT” function is same as that of “Memories”. See "Memories" (Page 24). BANK 1 to BANK 24 Up to 100 shortwave broadcasting channels can be registered to each of BANK 1 to BANK 24. In the column of each channel, tick the checkbox of the BANK to register the desired channel.
Page 33: Marine Banks
Marine Banks Edit 57 international VHF (marine band) channels in total: Descriptions for each item are as follows. The “Skip” and “ATT” functions are same as those of “Memories”. See "Memories" (Page 24). BANK 1 to BANK 24 Up to 100 international VHF channels may be registered to each of BANK 1 to BANK 24. In the column of each channel, tick the checkbox of the BANK to register the desired channel.
Page 34 Weather Edit 10 VHF Weather Broadcast Station channels in total. Descriptions for each item are as follows. The “Name”, “Skip” and “ATT” functions are the same as those of “Memories”. See "Memories" (Page 24). BANK 1 to BANK 24 Up to 100 VHF Weather Broadcast Station channels can be registered to each of BANK 1 to BANK 24.
Page 35 If the template files are different, an error will occur and the data import and export will not be successful. Contact YAESU Technical Support For the latest information about YAESU products visit http://www.yaesu.com For Technical Support or Customer Service call, (714)827-7600 between 8AM – 5PM PST...