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- Page 1 VHF/UHF DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER FTM-150R FTM-150E Advance Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Communicating with specified stations .......... 5 Selecting the squelch type ..................5 Tone squelch feature ....................6 Setting CTCSS Tone frequency ................. 6 Searching for the CTCSS Tone transmitted by the other Station ...... 6 Digital Code Squelch (DCS) feature ..............7 Setting the DCS CODE .................. - Page 3 TX ..........................24 7 TX POWER .....................24 8 MIC GAIN ......................24 9 VOX .........................24 10 AUTO DIALER ....................24 11 TOT ........................24 RX ..........................25 12 FM BANDWIDTH ..................25 13 RX MODE ......................25 14 SUB BAND ....................25 MEMORY ........................26 15 HOME CH ......................26 16 MEMORY LIST ....................26 17 MEMORY LIST MODE ..................26 18 PMG.......................26...
- Page 4 SD CARD ........................34 47 BACKUP ......................34 Save the transceiver settings information ............34 Load the transceiver settings information ............34 48 SD INFORMATION ..................35 49 SD FORMAT ....................35 OPTION ........................36 50 Bluetooth .......................36 51 VOICE MEMORY ..................36 52 FVS REC .......................36 53 TRACK SELECT ...................36 54 FVS PLAY ......................36 55 FVS STOP .....................36...
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Page 5: Communicating With Specified Stations
Communicating with specified stations Selecting the squelch type 1. Press and hold the key. 2. Rotate the right DIAL knob to select [33 SQL TYPE], then press the right DIAL knob. 3. Rotate the right DIAL knob to select the type of squelch, refer to the table below. -
Page 6: Tone Squelch Feature
Tone squelch feature The tone squelch opens the speaker audio only when a signal containing the specified CTCSS tone is received. The receiver will be quiet while waiting for a call from a specific station. Setting CTCSS Tone frequency The tone may be selected from 50 frequencies (67.0 Hz to 254.1 Hz). 1. -
Page 7: Digital Code Squelch (Dcs) Feature
Digital Code Squelch (DCS) feature The Digital Code Squelch opens the speaker audio only when a signal containing the spec- ified DCS code is received. The DCS code may be selected from 104 types (from 023 to 754). Setting the DCS CODE 1. -
Page 8: New Two-Tone Ctcss Pager Function
New Two-Tone CTCSS Pager Function When using FTM-150R/E transceivers with a group of friends, setting the Two-Tone CTCSS personal codes allows calling just the specific stations. Even when the person who is called is not near the transceiver, the information on the LCD indicates that a call was received. -
Page 9: Receiving "Pager Code" Calls From A Remote Station (Standby Operation)
Receiving “Pager Code” calls from a Remote Station (Standby Operation) When the Pager function is activated, the audio of received calls with a corresponding Pager Code is heard. Furthermore, when the Bell function (see below) is activated, the bell rings when receiving calls from the other station. -
Page 10: Convenient Memory Function
Convenient memory function Programmable Memory Channel Scan (PMS) Registering to the Programmable Memory Channels 50 sets of PMS memory channels (L01/U01 to L50/U50) are available. • Register the lower and upper frequencies of the frequency range in a pair of Pro- grammable Memory Channels. -
Page 11: Receiving Weather Broadcast Channels
This “WX” function can only be utilized when it is assigned to a programmable key [P1] to [P4] on the microphone. In the USA version of FTM-150R, “WX” function is assigned to P4 by factory setting. Assigning the “WX” function to a programmable key on the microphone 1. -
Page 12: Dtmf Operation
DTMF Operation DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequencies) are the tone signals sent to make telephone calls, or control repeaters and network links. Up to 10 registers of 16-digit DTMF tone codes can be stored as telephone numbers to make calls through the public telephone network using a phone patch or to connect through the WIRES-X analog node station. -
Page 13: Copying The Radio Data To Another Transceiver
Copying the Radio Data to another Transceiver The memory channels and settings in the set-up menu can be copied to another FTM-150R/E. This is convenient when matching the settings of fellow stations that you communicate with frequently. 1. Turn both transceivers OFF. -
Page 14: Connecting An External Device
To the transceiver (USB terminal) • Make sure to turn the transceiver OFF before connecting any cables. • When using the SCU-56 PC connection cable, install the designated driver on the computer. Download the driver and installation manual from the Yaesu website. -
Page 15: Using The Transceiver For Packet Communications
Using the transceiver for packet communications A TNC (Terminal Node Controller) may be connected to the transceiver to enable packet communications. z Preparation • TNC • Computer • Data cable* ... Prepare a cable suitable for the connected device. *The following optional products are available. • Data cable “CT-164”... - Page 16 • Data cable “CT-167” (optional) To the TNC etc. To the transceiver PKD (packet data input) Brown PKD (packet data input) Black thick wire GND PKS(PTT) PKS (PTT) RX 9600 (9600 bps packet data output) Orange RX 9600 (9600 bps packet data output) RX 1200 (1200 bps packet data output) Yellow RX 1200 (1200 bps packet data output) PK SQL (squelch control)
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Page 17: Updating The Transceiver Firmware
Updating the transceiver firmware When updated firmware is available, the transceiver can be updated by connecting it to a personal computer. Download the latest version of the firmware and the firmware installa- tion manual from the YAESU website. -
Page 18: Setup Menu
Setup Menu The Set Mode permits configuring the various functions to accommodate individual oper- ating needs and preferences. Setup Menu Operation 1. Press and hold the key. The SETUP MENU screen will be displayed. 2. Rotate the Right DIAL knob to select the desired item in the Setup Menu, then press the Right DIAL knob. -
Page 19: Tables Of Setup Menu Operations
Tables of Setup Menu Operations Selectable options Menu Number / Item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) DISPLAY Enter frequency directly or display 1 KEYPAD memory channel list. Sets the display and key button 2 LCD DIMMER MAX / MID / OFF brightness. - Page 20 Selectable options Menu Number / Item Description (Options in bold are the default settings) OFF / 2nd PTT / SCAN / HOME CH / RPT SHIFT / REVERSE / TX POWER / SQL OFF / T-CALL / VOICE* / WX / DW Microphone P1 / P2 / P3 / P4 buttons (*requires optional FVS-2) 25 MIC PROGRAM KEY...
- Page 21 The frequency of the operating band 118 VOICE GUIDE – will be announced. CLONE/RESET 119 This Other Send all settings to other FTM-150R/E – Receive all settings from other FTM- 120 Other This – 150R/E 121 SOFTWARE VERSION Display the software version.
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Page 22: Setup Menu Operations
Setup Menu Operations DISPLAY 1 KEYPAD In VFO mode, the screen for direct input of frequency is displayed, and in memory mode, the screen for direct input of Memory Channel number is displayed. Select the [MEM CH] button on this screen and press the right DIAL knob to open the memory channel input screen. -
Page 23: Backlight Color
6 BACKLIGHT COLOR Changes the background color of the display. 1. Press and hold the key key [6 BACKLIGHT COLOR] Press the right DIAL knob 2. Rotate the right DIAL knob to select the desired color. AMBER / WHITE... -
Page 24: Tx Power
7 TX POWER Set the transmit power output. key [7 TX POWER] Press the right DIAL knob 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the right DIAL knob to select the TX power output. “LOW” “MID” “HIGH” HIGH 55W (144MHz) 50W (430MHz) -
Page 25: Fm Bandwidth
12 FM BANDWIDTH The modulation can be set to half of its usual level. Select “WIDE” for normal amateur radio operation. key [12 FM BANDWIDTH] Press the right DIAL knob 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the right DIAL knob to select the desired setting. WIDE Normal transmit modulation level. -
Page 26: Memory
MEMORY 15 HOME CH Recalls the home channel of the current band. key [15 HOME CH] Press the right DIAL knob 1. Press and hold the 16 MEMORY LIST Displays the Memory channel list screen. 1. Press and hold the key ... -
Page 27: Config
CONFIG 19 BEEP Adjust the volume of the beep that sounds when a key is pressed. key [23 BEEP] Press the right DIAL knob 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired setting. The Beep volume can be selected from 3 levels. -
Page 28: Rpt Reverse
24 RPT REVERSE The “reverse” operation temporarily reverses the transmit and receive frequencies. This permits checking to find if direct communication with the other station is possible. 1. Press and hold the key [24 RPT REVERSE] Press the right DIAL knob • The transmit and receive frequencies are temporarily reversed (“reverse”... -
Page 29: Audio
AUDIO 29 REAR SP OUT Adjust the output level of the main body speaker. key [29 REAR SP OUT] Press the right DIAL knob 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the right DIAL knob to adjust the output level. 0% to 100% (10% steps) 30 FRONT SP MUTE Front speaker operation settings when external speakers are connected. -
Page 30: Signaling
SIGNALING 31 DTMF Select the registered DTMF memory 0 to 9 and press PTT to automatically send the DTMF code. key [31 DTMF] Press the right DIAL knob 1. Press and hold the 2. Rotate the right DIAL knob to select the desired DTMF memory (1 to 9). 3. -
Page 31: Pr Frequency
37 PR FREQUENCY Set a no-communication squelch CTCSS tone from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz steps. 1. Press and hold the key [37 PR FREQUENCY] Press the right DIAL knob 2. Rotate the right DIAL knob to select the desired CTCSS tone frequency. 300Hz to 3000Hz (100Hz steps) 38 BELL RINGER The beep may be set to sound an alert when a call is received from another station. -
Page 32: Scan
SCAN 40 SCAN Start or stop scanning for channels in VFO mode or Memory mode. key [40 SCAN] Press the right DIAL knob 1. Press and hold the Refer to the Operating Manual for details. 41 DUAL RECEIVE MODE Activate the Priority Scan function. -
Page 33: Data
DATA 45 DATA BAND Set the operating band of the data communication (when using the DATA jack at the back of the main body). key key [45 DATA BAND] Press the right DIAL knob 1. Press and hold the 2. -
Page 34: Sd Card
SD CARD 47 BACKUP The transceiver settings information can be saved to a microSD memory card, also the saved settings can be loaded to the transceiver. Save the transceiver settings information Up to 10 items can be saved in each area. If more than 10 items are saved, the oldest information will be overwritten. -
Page 35: Sd Information
48 SD INFORMATION Display information from SD Memory Card. 1. Press and hold the key [48 MEMORY INFO] Press the right DIAL knob The bar graph and the following information will be displayed: Used space : xx,xxx MB Free space : xx,xxx MB Capacity : xx,xxx MB... -
Page 36: Bluetooth
OPTION 50 Bluetooth Make Bluetooth settings and connect to the optional Bluetooth Headset SSM-BT10. ® key [50 Bluetooth] Press the right DIAL knob 1. Press and hold the Refer to the Operating Manual for details. 51 VOICE MEMORY Make settings related to the (optional) FVS-2 voice guide unit attached to the transceiver. -
Page 37: Clone/Reset
CLONE/RESET 58 This -> Other All the data saved on the transceiver directory may be copied (Cloned) to other FTM- 150R/E transceivers. For details, see “Copying the Radio Data to another Transceiver” (page 13). 59 Other -> This All the data saved on the transceiver directory may be copied (Cloned) from other FTM- 150R/E transceivers. -
Page 38: Appendix
Appendix The folder configuration of the micro-SD card A commercially available microSD memory card may be inserted into the FTM-150R/E to save various data files. The parameters of each function are stored in the following folders. (root) FTM150 BACKUP: All settings data (CLNFTM150nn.dat) Setup Menu settings data (SYSFTM150nn.dat) -
Page 39: Using The Optional Swing Head Kit "Sjmk-500
Using the optional Swing Head Kit “SJMK-500” Freely change the angle of the control head up, down, left, or right. Remove the control head from the transceiver body To install the SJMK-500 Swing Head Kit, remove the control head from the transceiver body. -
Page 40: Maintenance
Maintenance Care and maintenance Turn the power OFF before wiping away any dust and stains on the transceiver with a dry soft cloth. For stubborn stains, slightly moisten a soft cloth and wring it out before using it to wipe away the stains. Never use washing detergents and organic solvents (thinner, benzene, etc.). -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check the following before requesting repair services. There is no power • Is the external power supply connected correctly? Connect the black wire to the negative (-) terminal and the red wire to the positive (+) terminal. • Is the voltage and current capacity of the external power supply sufficient? Check the voltage and current capacity of the external power supply. - Page 42 Copyright 2024 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Omori Bellport Building D-3F 6-26-3 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 140-0013, Japan YAESU USA 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
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