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- Page 1 VHF FM TRANSCEIVER FT-3185R FT-3185E Operating Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
FT-3185R/FT-3185E Quick Reference Guide ..1 Storing the CTCSS Tone Pairs for Introduction ............2 EPCS Operation ........... 26 New Features of the Yaesu FT-3185R/FT-3185E .. 2 Activating the Enhanced Paging & Other Features ........... 2 Code Squelch System ........27 Accessories &... -
Page 3: Ft-3185R/Ft-3185E Quick Reference Guide
FT-3185R/FT-3185E Quick Reference Guide VOL knob DIAL knob Adjusts the audiovolume level. Selects the operating Frequency. Power switch Press and hold for one second. SQL knob Adjust to the point where the background noise is muted. Microphone Transmission Switch Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level while pressing this switch. -
Page 4: Introduction
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), plus provision for reduction of the Tx deviation in areas of high channel congestion. Thank you for purchasing the FT-3185R/E Transceiver. We urge you to read this manual in its entirety, to gain a full understanding of the amazing capability of the exciting new... -
Page 5: Accessories & Options
Accessories & Options Supplied Accessories Microphone SSM-85D .....................1 Mobile Mounting Bracket MMB-83 ..................1 DC Power Cord w/Fuse ....................1 Spare Fuse 25A (USA/Asian version) ................2 Spare Fuse 20A (European version) ................2 Standing Foot ........................2 Operating Manual ......................1 Optional Accessories DTMF Microphone (equivalent to the supplied microphone) ......SSM-85D Microphone ....................... -
Page 6: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Turning the Transceiver ON and OFF key to turn the transceiver ON / OFF. Press and hold the Adjusting the volume Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Adjusting the squelch Setting Rotate the SQL knob just to the point where the noise is silenced. -
Page 7: Transmitting
Changing the Transmitter Power Level Can be select from among a total of four transmit power levels on your FT-3185R/E. To change the power level, press the key. These power levels will be stored, in memory registers, at the time of memory storage. -
Page 8: New Features
New Features Function List The Function List allows selecting 9 frequently used functions from the 44 different setup menus. Function List Press the F1 HOME F2 RPT.REV F3 RPT.SFT F4 SQL.TYP F5 TON.FRQ Recall the Repeater Reverse Repeater Shift Squelch TYPE TONE Frequency HOME channel F6 DCS.COD... -
Page 9: Setting Functions Using The Function List
New Features Registering/Unregistering in the Function List Function List F1 HOME F2 RPT.REV F3 RPT.SFT F4 SQL.TYP F5 TON.FRQ F8 ◯◯◯◯ F9 ◯◯◯◯ F6 DCS.COD F7 DIMMER Up to 9 items can be registered in the function list. Cancel registration in the Function List Registration to the Function List While the Function List is displayed, While the menu is displayed, select... -
Page 10: Registration To The Function List
New Features • Registration to the Function List ② 1. Press and hold the key. The Setup Menu screen is displayed. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the item to be registered in the Function List. 3. Press and hold the key. -
Page 11: Pmg (Primary Memory Group)
New Features PMG (Primary Memory Group) Register up to 5 channels to the Primary Memory Group, in advance. The registered channels may be scanned, and the channels with signals will be displayed with a bar graph. PMG Screen Current Frequency PMG channel Press the key. -
Page 12: Unregister A Channel (Frequency) From Pmg
New Features AUTO Mode The selected channel number is blinking Scans PMG channels and automatically receives channels with signals. Resumes PMG scanning when the signal disappears. Transmit is automatically set to the receiving channel. Receive a P4 signal signal on P4 disappears Current Channel “P3”... -
Page 13: Super Dx Plus Noise Cancelling
New Features Super DX plus Noise Cancelling The Super DX function increases the sensitivity of the RF amplifier when the received signal is weak, expanding the calling range. In addition, by installing the optional “Signal Processing Unit SPU-1”, the received audio signal can be digitally processed to separate and remove noise. -
Page 14: Front And Rear Panel Controls & Switches
Front and Rear Panel Controls & Switches VOL Knob Rotate the VOL Knob to adjust the audio volume level. Enable the Super DX function and increase sensitivity. Installation of the optional “SPU-1”, provides even greater noise reduction and clearer audio. SQL Knob Rotate the SQL knob to adjust the squelch level. - Page 15 Front and Rear Panel Controls & Switches Display The main digits on the display may show the operating frequency, memory name, or any of many parameters during Menu setup. DCS (Digital Code Squelch) CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) Repeater Shift Direction SKIP Scan Channel Memory Channel Number Priority Channel...
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Page 16: Microphone Switches
Microphone Switches Speak into the microphone during transmis- sion. TX LED Lights red while pressing PTT switch. Press and hold the PTT switch to transmit, and release it to receive. Press this key to move the frequency or memory channel lower by one step, press and hold it to start scanning. - Page 17 Microphone Switches The functions of the [P1] / [P2] / [P3] / [P4] keys can be assigned by the following operations: 1. Press and hold the key. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set mode Item to configure the desired micro- phone key: (“16 PRG P1”, “17 PRG P2”, “18 PRG P3”...
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Page 18: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Note beforehand that the company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by the customer or third parties in using this product, or for any failures and faults that occur during the use or misuse of this product, unless otherwise provided for under the law. Type and meaning of the marks DANGER This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury being inflicted on the user and... - Page 19 DC power connector cannot be plugged in tightly. Do not bend, twist, pull, heat and modify Please contact YAESU Technical Support or the the power cord and connection cables in an retail store where you purchased the device as this unreasonable manner.
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Page 20: Installation
AC voltage, reverse polarity DC, or DC voltage outside the specified range of 13.8V ±15%. When replacing fuses, be certain to use a fuse of the proper rating. The FT-3185R/E requires a 25 Amp (USA/Asian version) or 20 Amp (European version) blade fuse. -
Page 21: Installing The Transceiver
Installation Installing the Transceiver The FT-3185R/E must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 Volt negative ground electrical system. Mount the transceiver where the display, controls, and microphone are easily accessible, using the supplied MMB-83 mounting bracket. The transceiver may be installed in almost any location,... -
Page 22: Advanced Operation
When scanning the band or the “regular” memories, with the Severe Weather Alert feature engaged, you will notice that the FT-3185R will break over to the Weather Channel bank every five seconds, performing a quick scan of those channels in search for the 1050Hz alert tone. -
Page 23: Lock Feature
Display Brightness The FT-3185R/E 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 24: Repeater Operation
To access repeaters which require a 1750Hz burst tone with the FT-3185R (USA/Asian versions), set the program key on the microphone to serve as a “T-CALL” key. To change the configuration of this switch, use menu list “16 PRG P1”, “17 PRG P2”, “18 PRG P3”... -
Page 25: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Operation
SQL” to appear. When “TON.SQL” appears, this means that the Tone Squelch system is active, which mutes your FT-3185R/E’s receiver until it receives a call from another radio sending out a matching CTCSS tone. This can help keep your radio quiet until a specific call is received, which may be helpful while operating in congested areas. -
Page 26: Dcs Operation
Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system which generally provides more immunity from false paging than does CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your FT-3185R/E, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS;... -
Page 27: Tone Search Scanning
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation Tone Search Scanning In operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS tone or DCS code being used by another station or stations, you can command the transceiver to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the tone being used. Two things must be remembered in this regard: ... -
Page 28: Epcs (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) Operation
7. Press the key exit to normal operation. The FT-3185R/E does not recognize the order of the 1st tone and the 2nd tone. In other words, for example, the FT-3185R/E considers both CTCSS pairs “10, 35” and “35, 10” to be identical. -
Page 29: Activating The Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System
3. Press and hold the DIAL knob to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell Operation During CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the FT-3185R/E such that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activating the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell: 1. -
Page 30: Dtmf Operation
6. When you have sent all the digits desired, release the PTT switch. DTMF Autodialer Nine DTMF Autodialer memories are available on the FT-3185R/E. These DTMF Autodialer memories can store up to 16 digits of a telephone number for repeater autopatch or other use. -
Page 31: Transmitting The Registered Dtmf Code
DTMF Operation • Transmitting the registered DTMF code 1. Press and hold the key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “09 DTMF”. 2. Press the DIAL knob, then rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to “AUTO”. 3. -
Page 32: Memory Operation
Memory Operation The FT-3185R/E provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: 200 “basic” memory channels, numbered “0” through “199”. A “Home” channel, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency. 10 sets of band-edge memories, also known as “Programmable Memory Scan” chan- nels, labeled “L0 / U0”... -
Page 33: Memory Recall From The Microphone's Keypad
Memory Operation • Memory Recall from the Microphone’s Keypad: While operating in the Memory Recall mode, the keypad of the SSM-85D Microphone may be used for direct recall of memory channels. To do this, enter the desired channel number on the keypad and then press the [ # ] key. Examples: To recall Memory channel “123”, press [ 1 ] →... -
Page 34: Labeling Memories
Memory Operation Labeling Memories You may wish to append an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel’s use (such as club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Setup Menu mode. 1. -
Page 35: Home Channel Memory
Memory Operation Home Channel Memory • Recall the Home Channel With the factory default setting, “HOME” (calls the home channel) is registered to the Function list. 1. Press the key. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “Fn HOME”, then press the DIAL knob. -
Page 36: Scanning
Scanning The FT-3185R/E’s scanning capability provides the operator with many convenient methods of rapid frequency navigation. VFO Scan / Memory Scan To find frequencies where there are signals in VFO mode or Memory mode: 1. Press and hold the microphone [ UP ] or [ DWN ] key to start scanning. -
Page 37: Memory Skip Scanning
DIAL knob in the Memory mode, whether or not it is locked out of the scanning loop). Programmable Memory Channel Scan (PMS) The FT-3185R/E can be set to tune or scan only the frequencies between user defined lower and upper band limits. • Registering to the Programmable Memory Channels 1. -
Page 38: Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)
Scanning Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch) The FT-3185R/E’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows you to operate on a VFO, Memory channel, or Home channel, while periodically checking a user-defined Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Memory Channel which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance with the Scan-Resume mode set via Menu item “27 SCN.RSM”... -
Page 39: Weather Alert Scan (Usa Version Only)
NOAA Alert Tone while operating using VFO scan or Memory channel scan. When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the FT-3185R will check the Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for activity every five seconds while scanning. If you watch the display carefully, you’ll observe the scanner periodically shifting to the Weather... -
Page 40: Arts™ (Automatic Range Transponder System)
ARTS™ (Automatic Range Transponder System) The ARTS™ feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another ARTS™-equipped station are within communications range. This may be particularly useful during Search-and Rescue situations, where is important to stay in contact with other members of your group. -
Page 41: Miscellaneous Settings
Miscellaneous Settings Time-Out Timer (TOT) The “Time-Out Timer” (TOT) feature is designed to force the transceiver into the “receive” mode after a preset time period of continuous transmission (the default is 3 minutes). This feature prevents your transceiver from transmitting a “dead carrier” for a long period of time in the event that the microphone PTT switch is accidentally locked in the “TX”... -
Page 42: Programming The Key Assignments
Programming the Key Assignments Default FT-3185R/E key functions have been assigned to the Microphone’s [ P1 ] / [ P2 ] / [ P3 ] / [ P4 ] keys at the factory. These may be changed by the user, if you wish to assign quick access to another function. -
Page 43: Fm Bandwidth & Tx Deviation Level
Miscellaneous Settings FM Bandwidth & TX Deviation Level You can reduce the receiver bandwidth and microphone deviation level when operating on tightly-clustered frequencies (channel spacing of 12.5 or 15kHz). This will reduce the transmitter deviation, thus minimizing interference to other users. To configure for the narrower bandwidth, use the following procedure: 1. -
Page 44: Displaying The Temperature
Miscellaneous Settings Displaying the Temperature Indicates the current temperature inside the transceiver. Note: See Setup Menu Item “37 TEMP” on page 45. Displaying the Supply Voltage Display the Power Supply voltage. Note: See Setup Menu Item “41 DC VLT” on page 45. DCS Code Inversion DCS uses a codeword consisting of a 23-bit frame, transmitted (subaudible) at a data rate of 134.4 bps (bit/sec). -
Page 45: Reset Procedure
Reset Procedure In some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be corruption of data in the microprocessor (due to static electricity, etc.). If this happens, resetting of the microprocessor may restore normal operation. Note that all memories will be erased if you do a complete microprocessor reset, as described below. -
Page 46: Setup ( Menu ) Mode
Setup ( Menu ) Mode The FT-3185R/E Setup Menu mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of transceiver parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Setup Menu mode: 1. - Page 47 Setup (Menu) Mode Menu Item Function Available Values Default 21 PAG.CDT Setting the Transmitting Pager Code for the En- 05.47 hanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. 22 RPT.REV Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies while working through a repeater. 23 RPT.SFT Sets the Repeater Shift direction.
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Page 48: Menu Selection Details
Setup (Menu) Mode Menu Selection Details 01 APO Function: Enables/Disables the Automatic Power OFF feature. Available Values: OFF / 0.5H / 1.0H / 3.0H / 5.0H / 8.0H Default: OFF 02 AR MOD Function: Selects the Beep option during ARTS operation. Available Values: OFF / IN RNG / OUTRNG Default:IN RNG IN RNG: While within range “IN.RNG”... - Page 49 Setup (Menu) Mode 07 CLK.TYP Function: Shifting of the CPU clock frequency. Available Values: TYP A / TYP B Default: TYP A Note: This function is only used to move a spurious response “birdie”, should it fall on a desired frequency. 08 DIMMER Function: Setting of the front panel display’s illumination level.
- Page 50 Setup (Menu) Mode 15 MCGAIN Function: Adjust the microphone gain level. Available Values: MIN / LOW / NORMAL / HIGH / MAX Default: NORMAL 16 PRG P1 Function: Programming the function assigned to Microphone’s [P1] key. Available Values: ARTS / SCN ON / HOME / RPT.SFT / REV / TX PWR / SQL.OFF / T-CALL / DW / WX-CH (USA version only).
- Page 51 Setup (Menu) Mode 23 RPT.SFT Function: Sets the Repeater Shift direction. Available Values: SIMP / –RPT / +RPT Default: SIMP Note: This item is registered in the Function List by factory setting. 24 RPT.ARS Function: Activates/Deactivates the Automatic Repeater Shift feature. Available Values: OFF / ON Default: ON 25 RPT.FRQ...
- Page 52 Setup (Menu) Mode 29 SQL.TYP Function: Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. Available Values: OFF / TONE / TON.SQL / DCS / RV TON / PAGER / (D CODE) / (T DCS) /(D TONE) Default: OFF TONE: CTCSS Encoder TON.SQL: CTCSS Encoder/Decoder DCS: Digital Coded Encoder/Decoder...
- Page 53 Setup (Menu) Mode 33 SQL.EXP Function: The squelch type can be set separately for transmit and receive. Available Values: OFF / ON Default: OFF Add squelch types for signaling. OFF: Does not add squelch types for signaling. 34 TS MUT Function: Enables/Disables the receiver audio output while the Tone Search Scanner is activated.
- Page 54 Setup (Menu) Mode 42 WIDTH Function: Reduction of the Microphone Gain/Deviation and receiver bandwidth. Available Values: WIDE (±5kHz Deviation, 15kHz Bandwidth) / NARROW (±2.5kHz De- viation, 6kHz Bandwidth) Default: WIDE (±5kHz Deviation, 15kHz Bandwidth) 43 WX ALT (USA version only) Function: Enables/Disables the Weather Alert feature.
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Page 55: Specifications
Specifications General Frequency Range: Tx 144 - 148MHz or 144 - 146MHz (Depends on the transceiver version) Rx 136 - 174MHz Channel Step: 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100kHz Standard Repeater Shift: ±600kHz Frequency Stability:... -
Page 56: Yaesu Limited Warranty
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... - Page 57 YAESU LIMITED WARRANTY 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 con- ditions: ( 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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Page 59: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Telephone: (714) 827-7600 EU Declaration of Conformity We, Yaesu Musen Co. Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, hereby declare that this radio equipment FT-3185E is in full compliance with EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the Decla- ration of Conformity for this product is available to view at http://www.yaesu.com/jp/red ATTENTION –... - Page 60 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...
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