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Yaesu FTX-1 Series Advance Manual

Hf/50/144/430mhz all mode transceiver
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  • Page 1 HF/50/144/430MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER Advance Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Memory Channel Scope ................. 6 Bluetooth Operation ................7 Installing the Bluetooth unit “BU-5” ..............7 Pairing the Bluetooth Headset ................7 Disable the Bluetooth Function ................8 Transmit operation by pressing the button on the Bluetooth headset ....8 (when the VOX Function is OFF) ...............
  • Page 3 Functions used as needed ..............25 VOX Operation ....................25 Setting VOX Function ..................25 Disable the VOX Function ................25 Set the VOX Gain ..................... 25 Set the VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) delay time ........25 Screen capture ....................26 Display the SD Card Information ..............
  • Page 4 USB OUT LEVEL ....................43 TX BPF SEL .......................43 MOD SOURCE ....................44 USB MOD GAIN ....................44 RPTT SELECT ....................44 - MODE FM - .....................45 AF TREBLE GAIN ....................45 AF MIDDLE TONE GAIN ...................45 AF BASS GAIN....................45 AGC FAST DELAY .....................45 AGC MID DELAY ....................45 AGC SLOW DELAY ...................45 LCUT FREQ .......................46 LCUT SLOPE .....................46...
  • Page 5 USB MOD GAIN ....................52 RPTT SELECT ....................52 NAR WIDTH .......................52 PSK TONE ......................52 DATA SHIFT(SSB) .....................52 - MODE RTTY - ....................53 AF TREBLE GAIN ....................53 AF MIDDLE TONE GAIN ...................53 AF BASS GAIN....................53 AGC FAST DELAY .....................53 AGC MID DELAY ....................53 AGC SLOW DELAY ...................53 LCUT FREQ .......................54 LCUT SLOPE .....................54...
  • Page 6 KEYER TYPE .....................61 KEYER DOT/DASH....................61 CW WEIGHT ......................61 NUMBER STYLE ....................62 CONTEST NUMBER..................62 CW MEMORY 1 - 5 ....................62 REPEAT INTERVAL ...................62 - GENERAL - ....................63 BEEP LEVEL ......................63 RF/SQL VR ......................63 TUN/LIN PORT SELECT ...................63 TUNER SELECT ....................63 CAT-1 RATE .......................63 CAT-1 TIME OUT TIMER ...................64 CAT-1 CAT-3 STOP BIT ..................64 CAT-2 RATE .......................64...
  • Page 7 P PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ ..................69 P PRMTRC EQ1 LEVEL ..................69 P PRMTRC EQ1 BWTH ..................70 P PRMTRC EQ2 FREQ ..................70 P PRMTRC EQ2 LEVEL ..................70 P PRMTRC EQ2 BWTH ..................70 P PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ ..................70 P PRMTRC EQ3 LEVEL ..................71 P PRMTRC EQ3 BWTH ..................71 - TX GNRL - ......................72 MAX POWER(BAT) ....................72...
  • Page 8 GPS PINNING ....................78 GPS BAUDRATE ....................78 BLUETOOTH ......................78 - DISPLAY - .......................79 MY CALL ......................79 MY CALL TIME ....................79 POP-UP TIME ....................79 SCREEN SAVER ....................79 SCREEN SAVER(BAT) ..................79 SAVER TYPE .....................79 AUTO POWER OFF ...................80 LED DIMMER .....................80 - UNIT - ......................81 POSITION UNIT ....................81 DISTANCE UNIT ....................81 SPEED UNIT ......................81...
  • Page 9 FIRMWARE UPDATE ..................85 FORMAT ......................85 - SOFT VERSION - ...................85 SOFT VERSION ....................85 - CALIBRATION - .....................86 CALIBRATION ....................86 - RESET - ......................86 MEMORY CLEAR ....................86 MENU CLEAR ....................86 ALL RESET ......................86 APRS ........................86...

  • Page 10: Memory Channel Scope

    Memory Channel Scope The Memory Channel Scope presents a view of operating activity on channels above and below the current memory channel as the center. 1. Press the SUB DIAL knob to change MAIN-side. 2. Press the [V/M ] key to enter the memory mode. 3.

  • Page 11: Bluetooth Operation

    Bluetooth Operation The FTX-1 can be equipped with the Bluetooth function by installing the optional Bluetooth unit “BU-6”. Hands-free operation is possible using the optional Bluetooth headset (SSM-BT20) or a commercially available Bluetooth headset. The operation of all commercially available Bluetooth headsets cannot be guaranteed. Installing the Bluetooth unit “BU-5”...

  • Page 12: Disable The Bluetooth Function

    The search starts, and the model name of the found Bluetooth device is displayed in the list. 9. When the headset to be connected is displayed, touch the Bluetooth head set to be connected. While connected to a Bluetooth headset, the “ ”...

  • Page 13: Bluetooth Received Audio Output

    Bluetooth received audio output When a Bluetooth headset is connected, the received audio can automatically be output from the headset only, or from both the headset and the transceiver speaker. 1. Press and hold the [FUNC] knob. 2. Select [OPERATION SETTING] → [OPTION]. 3.

  • Page 14: Parametric Microphone Equalizer

    Parametric Microphone Equalizer The FTX-1 includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer that provides precise, in- dependent control over the low, mid and treble ranges in the voice waveform. One group of settings may be utilized when the Speech Processor is Off, and an alternate group of settings when the Speech Processor is On (SSB mode only).

  • Page 15: Activate The Parametric Microphone Equalizer

    Activate the Parametric Microphone Equalizer 1. Adjust the MIC gain. 2. Press and hold the [FUNC] knob. 3. Touch [MIC EQ]. Parametric Microphone Equalizer function is activated. 4. Press the PTT switch on the microphone, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.

  • Page 16: 3-Stage Parametric Equalizer Adjustments (Speech Processor: "On")

    3-Stage Parametric Equalizer Adjustments (Speech Processor: “ON”) P PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ (Low) OFF / “100” (Hz) - “700” (Hz) Center Frequency P PRMTRC EQ2 FREQ (Mid) OFF / “700” (Hz) - “1500” (Hz) P PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ (High) OFF / “1500” (Hz) - “3200” (Hz) P PRMTRC EQ1 LEVEL (Low) “-20”...

  • Page 17: Adjustable Receiver Audio Filter

    Adjustable Receiver Audio Filter The FTX-1 incorporates an adjustable receiver audio filter, that affords precision control of the lower and upper audio ranges independently. 1. Press and hold the [FUNC] knob. 2. Select [CW SETTING] for CW mode and [RADIO SETTING] for other modes.

  • Page 18: Change The Sound Quality Of The Received Audio

    Change the sound quality of the received audio You can change each of the high, mid, and low frequencies of the received audio to your liking. It can be set for each mode. 1. Press and hold the [FUNC] knob. 2.

  • Page 19: Digital Group Id (Dg-Id) Feature

    Digital Group ID (DG-ID) feature Digital Group ID (DG-ID) function allows using the two-digit ID numbers to communicate only with specific group members. The desired DG-ID number from 00 to 99 is set in advance by all the group members. This ID number may be set separately for transmit and receive, when the same ID number is set for both transmit and receive, only group members with the same ID number will be heard.

  • Page 20: Digital Personal Id (Dp-Id) Feature

    Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature About the Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature When operating in digital C4FM communications, each transceiver is programmed with, and sends its own individual ID information (Radio ID) in each transmission. The DP-ID function and the individual identification information, makes possible group communica- tions between stations that are within communications range.

  • Page 21: Deleting A Registered Dp-Id

    5. Press the [BACK] several times to return to normal operation. • All the other communicating stations should similarly register the DP-IDs to the DP- ID lists of their transceivers. • The DP-ID setting is complete. To communicate using the DP-ID function, register the DP-ID of each other’s transceiver on both transceivers.

  • Page 22: Communicating With Specified Stations In The Analog Fm Mode

    Communicating with specified stations in the Analog FM mode Selecting the squelch type in the analog FM mode 1. Press and hold the [FUNC] knob. 2. Touch or rotate the [FUNC] knob to select [SQL TYPE]. 3. Rotate the [FUNC] knob to select the type of squelch, refer to the table below.

  • Page 23: 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. The Tone squelch feature only works in Analog FM mode or AMS function. Setting CTCSS Tone frequency The tone may be selected from 50 frequencies (67.0 Hz to 254.1 Hz).

  • Page 24: Convenient Memory Function

    Convenient memory function Split Memory Separate frequencies for transmit and receive can be registered for each memory chan- nel. 1. Set the receive frequency, mode, and status, as desired. 2. Press and hold the [V/M ] key. The memory channel list will be displayed. 3.

  • Page 25: Programmable Memory Channel Scan (Pms)

    Programmable Memory Channel Scan (PMS) Registering to the Programmable Memory Channels 50 sets of PMS memory channels (P-01L/P-01U to P-50L/P-50U) are available. • Register the lower and upper frequencies of the frequency range in a pair of Program- mable Memory Channels. P-nnL: Lower limit memory channel P-nnU: Upper limit memory channel • PMS memory channels appear after the “last”...

  • Page 26: Receiving Weather Broadcast Channels

    Receiving Weather Broadcast Channels This transceiver includes the preprogrammed VHF Weather Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank, and can receive the broadcast by recalling a desired channel. The following channels are stored in the transceiver weather station memory bank: Channel No. Frequency Channel No.

  • Page 27: 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 9 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 28: Using The Gps Function

    Using the GPS function Requires optional “FGPS-5” GPS antenna unit to use the GPS function. The GPS information can be used as described in the following examples: The location can be set to frequently contacted stations. Then display the position, and distance, and other information for each members call sign on the screen.

  • Page 29: Functions Used As Needed

    Functions used as needed VOX Operation The VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) system may be used for hands-free activation of the transmitter, by the voice input to the microphone or Bluetooth Head-set. Setting VOX Function 1. Press and hold the [FUNC] knob. 2.

  • Page 30: Screen Capture

    Screen capture The display on the TFT screen may be saved on the microSD card. When performing screen capture, a commercially available microSD card is necessary. 1. Turn OFF the transceiver. 2. Insert the microSD card into the SD card slot, with the contact face on the front, until a click sound is heard.

  • Page 31: Display The Sd Card Information

    Display the SD Card Information The memory free space of the microSD card may be checked: 1. Press and hold the [FUNC] knob. 2. Select [EXTENSION SETTING] → [SD CARD]. 3. Touch “DONE” of the [INFORMATIONS] item. The capacity and free space of the microSD card are displayed.

  • Page 32: Screen Saver

    6. Press the [BACK] key several times to return to normal operation. 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 33: Setting Menu

    Setting Menu The Setting Menu permits configuring the various functions to accommodate individual operating needs and preferences. Using the Menu Comprehensive settings such as: Transmit & Receive, Interference Reduction, Memory, Scan, etc. CW operating Setting Display Setting SSB, AM, FM, Data & Digital APRS Setting Communication (such as RTTY) Date, SD Card Settings, Firmware Version Display,...

  • Page 34: Tables Of Setup Menu Operations

    Tables of Setup Menu Operations Menu Function Available Settings (Default: Bold) RADIO SETTING MODE SSB AF TREBLE GAIN -20 - 0 - 10 AF MIDDLE TONE GAIN -20 - 0 - 10 -20 - 0 - 10 AF BASS GAIN AGC FAST DELAY 20 - 300 - 4000 (20msec/step) AGC MID DELAY...
  • Page 35 Menu Function Available Settings (Default: Bold) HCUT FREQ 700 - 3000 - 4000 (Hz) (50Hz/step) /OFF 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct HCUT SLOPE 0 - 50 - 100 USB OUT LEVEL MOD SOURCE MIC / USB / Bluetooth / AUTO USB MOD GAIN 0 - 50 - 100 RPTT SELECT OFF / RTS / DTR...
  • Page 36 Menu Function Available Settings (Default: Bold) AGC SLOW DELAY 20 - 1500 - 4000 (20msec/step) OFF / 100Hz - 300Hz - 1000Hz (50Hz/step) LCUT FREQ 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct LCUT SLOPE HCUT FREQ 700Hz - 3000Hz - 4000Hz (50Hz/step) / OFF HCUT SLOPE 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct USB OUT LEVEL...
  • Page 37 Menu Function Available Settings (Default: Bold) REPEAT INTERVAL 1 - 5 - 60 (sec) OPERATION SETTING GENERAL BEEP LEVEL 0 - 30 - 100 RF/SQL VR RF / SQL / AUTO OPTION / BAND DATA / CAT-3 / GPO TUN/LIN PORT SELECT TUNER SELECT OPTION / ATAS CAT-1 RATE...
  • Page 38 Menu Function Available Settings (Default: Bold) P PRMTRC EQ2 BWTH 0 - 1 - 10 OFF / 1500 - 3200 (100Hz/step) P PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ -20 - 0 - 10 P PRMTRC EQ3 LEVEL P PRMTRC EQ3 BWTH 0 - 1 - 10 TX GNRL MAX POWER(BAT) 0.5 - 6.0 (W)
  • Page 39 Menu Function Available Settings (Default: Bold) GPS PINNING OFF / ON GPS BAUDRATE 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 115200 OFF / ON BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH DEVICE LIST DISCONNECT / CONNECT BLUETOOTH AUDIO FIX / AUTO DISPLAY SETTING DISPLAY MY CALL Max 10 characters (FTX-1) MY CALL TIME...
  • Page 40 Menu Function Available Settings (Default: Bold) MENU SAVE – INFORMATIONS – FIRMWARE UPDATE – FORMAT – SOFT VERSION – – CALIBRATION CALIBRATION – RESET MEMORY CLEAR – MENU CLEAR – ALL RESET – CERTIFICATION – – APRS SETTING GENERAL MODEM SELECT OFF / AUTO / MAIN / SUB MODEM TYPE 1200bps / 9600bps...
  • Page 41 Menu Function Available Settings (Default: Bold) LIST SETTING STATION LIST SORT TIME OFF / ON STATION LIST Mic-E OFF / ON POSITION WEATHER OFF / ON OBJECT OFF / ON ITEM OFF / ON OFF / ON STATUS OTHER OFF / ON ALTNET OFF / ON POPUP...

  • Page 42: Setup Menu Operations

    Setup Menu Operations RADIO SETTING - MODE SSB - AF TREBLE GAIN Function: Sets the amount of gain in the treble range of the received audio. Available Values: -20 to +10 Default Setting: 0 Description: The amount of gain in the treble range can be set in the range of -20 to +10. AF MIDDLE TONE GAIN Function: Setting the amount of gain in the middle range of the received audio.

  • Page 43: Agc Slow Delay

    AGC SLOW DELAY Function: Sets the AGC-SLOW DELAY voltage decay characteristics for SSB mode. Available Values: 20 - 4000msec Default Setting: 3000msec Description: Sets the AGC voltage decay characteristics in 20msec steps after the input signal level becomes lower than the AGC detection level and the HOLD time has expired.

  • Page 44: Mod Source

    MOD SOURCE Function: Selects the transmit audio input jack in the SSB mode. Available Values: MIC / USB / Bluetooth / AUTO Default Setting: AUTO Description: MIC: Audio is input from the MIC jack on the field head. USB: Disables the microphone circuit on the field head and inputs audio/data from the USB jack on the field head.

  • Page 45: Cw Auto Mode

    CW AUTO MODE Function: Enables/disables CW keying while operating on SSB. Available Values: OFF / 50M (50MHz) / ON Default Setting: OFF Description: OFF: Disables CW keying while operating on SSB. 50M: Enables CW keying while operating SSB on 50 MHz (but not HF). Enables CW keying while operating SSB on all TX bands.

  • Page 46: Mode Am

    RADIO SETTING - MODE AM - AF TREBLE GAIN Function: Sets the amount of gain in the treble range of the received audio. Available Values: -20 to +10 Default Setting: 0 Description: The amount of gain in the treble range can be set in the range of -20 to +10. AF MIDDLE TONE GAIN Function: Setting the amount of gain in the middle range of the received audio.

  • Page 47: Lcut Freq

    LCUT FREQ Function: Sets the low-frequency cutoff audio filter in AM mode. Available Values: OFF / 100Hz - 1000Hz Default Setting: OFF Description: The cutoff frequency can be set at 50Hz increments between 100Hz and 1000Hz. LCUT SLOPE Function: Sets the slope of the low-frequency cutoff audio filter in AM mode. Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct Default Setting: 6dB/oct HCUT FREQ...

  • Page 48: Mod Source

    MOD SOURCE Function: Selects the transmit audio input jack in the AM mode. Available Values: MIC / USB / Bluetooth / AUTO Default Setting: AUTO Description: MIC: Audio is input from the MIC jack on the field head. USB: Disables the microphone circuit on the field head and inputs audio/data from the USB jack on the field head.

  • Page 49: Mode Fm

    RADIO SETTING - MODE FM - AF TREBLE GAIN Function: Sets the amount of gain in the treble range of the received audio. Available Values: -20 to +10 Default Setting: 0 Description: The amount of gain in the treble range can be set in the range of -20 to +10. AF MIDDLE TONE GAIN Function: Setting the amount of gain in the middle range of the received audio.

  • Page 50: Lcut Freq

    LCUT FREQ Function: Sets the low-frequency cutoff audio filter in FM mode. Available Values: OFF / 100Hz - 1000Hz Default Setting: 300 Hz Description: The cutoff frequency can be set at 50Hz increments between 100Hz and 1000Hz. LCUT SLOPE Function: Sets the slope of the low-frequency cutoff audio filter in FM mode. Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct Default Setting: 18dB/oct HCUT FREQ...

  • Page 51: Usb Mod Gain

    USB MOD GAIN Function: Sets the level of the FM signal input when “MOD SOURCE” is set to “USB”. Available Values: 0 - 100 Default Setting: 50 RPTT SELECT Function: Sets the PTT control for the FM transmit signal. Available Values: OFF / RTS / DTR Default Setting: OFF Description: OFF: No PTT control.

  • Page 52: Rpt Sft Freq(430Mhz)

    RPT SFT FREQ(430MHz) Function: Sets the RPT offset frequency on the 430MHz band. Available Values: 0 - 100MHz Default Setting: 5.00MHz Description: The RPT offset frequency can be set at 50kHz increments between 0MHz and 100kHz. SQL TYPE Function: Sets the squelch type in the analog FM mode. Available Values: OFF / ENC / TSQ / DCS / PR FREQ / REV TONE Default Setting: OFF For details, see “Selecting the squelch type in the analog FM mode”...

  • Page 53: Dtmf Speed

    DTMF SPEED Function: Selects the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed. Available Values: 50ms / 100ms Default Setting: 50ms DTMF MEMORY1-10 The maximum of 16 digit DTMF code can be registered for a telephone number to make a call through the public telephone line from a phone patch. For details, see “Registering the DTMF memory”...

  • Page 54: Mode Data

    RADIO SETTING - MODE DATA - AF TREBLE GAIN Function: Sets the amount of gain in the treble range of the received audio. Available Values: -20 to +10 Default Setting: 0 Description: The amount of gain in the treble range can be set in the range of -20 to +10. AF MIDDLE TONE GAIN Function: Setting the amount of gain in the middle range of the received audio.

  • Page 55: Lcut Freq

    LCUT FREQ Function: Sets the low-frequency cutoff audio filter in DATA mode. Available Values: OFF / 100Hz - 1000Hz Default Setting: 100 Description: The cutoff frequency can be set at 50Hz increments between 100Hz and 1000Hz. LCUT SLOPE Function: Sets the slope of the low-frequency cutoff audio filter in DATA mode. Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct Default Setting: 18dB/oct HCUT FREQ...

  • Page 56: Mod Source

    MOD SOURCE Function: Selects the transmit audio input jack in the DATA mode. Available Values: MIC / USB / Bluetooth / AUTO Default Setting: AUTO Description: MIC: Audio is input from the MIC jack on the field head. USB: Disables the microphone circuit on the field head and inputs audio/data from the USB jack on the field head.

  • Page 57: Mode Rtty

    RADIO SETTING - MODE RTTY - AF TREBLE GAIN Function: Sets the amount of gain in the treble range of the received audio. Available Values: -20 to +10 Default Setting: 0 Description: The amount of gain in the treble range can be set in the range of -20 to +10. AF MIDDLE TONE GAIN Function: Setting the amount of gain in the middle range of the received audio.

  • Page 58: Lcut Freq

    LCUT FREQ Function: Sets the low-frequency cutoff audio filter in RTTY mode. Available Values: OFF / 100Hz - 1000Hz Default Setting: 300Hz Description: The cutoff frequency can be set at 50Hz increments between 100Hz and 1000Hz. LCUT SLOPE Function: Sets the slope of the low-frequency cutoff audio filter in RTTY mode. Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct Default Setting: 18dB/oct HCUT FREQ...

  • Page 59: Mark Frequency

    MARK FREQUENCY Function: Sets the mark frequency for RTTY mode. Available Values: 1275 / 2125 (Hz) Default Setting: 2125Hz SHIFT FREQUENCY Function: Sets the shift width for RTTY mode. Available Values: 170 / 200 / 425 / 850 (Hz) Default Setting: 170Hz POLARITY TX Function: Sets the shift direction for transmitting in RTTY mode.

  • Page 60: Digital

    RADIO SETTING - DIGITAL - DIGITAL POPUP Function: Set the time duration to display the remote station information (such as the call sign) on the LCD. Available Values: OFF / 2 - 60 (sec) / CONTINUE Default Setting: 10 sec Description: OFF: The remote station information is not displayed.

  • Page 61: Mode Cw

    CW SETTING - MODE CW - AF TREBLE GAIN Function: Sets the amount of gain in the treble range of the received audio. Available Values: -20 to +10 Default Setting: 0 Description: The amount of gain in the treble range can be set in the range of -20 to +10. AF MIDDLE TONE GAIN Function: Setting the amount of gain in the middle range of the received audio.

  • Page 62: Lcut Freq

    LCUT FREQ Function: Sets the low-frequency cutoff audio filter in CW mode. Available Values: OFF / 100Hz - 1000Hz Default Setting: 250Hz Description: The cutoff frequency can be set at 50Hz increments between 100Hz and 1000Hz. LCUT SLOPE Function: Sets the slope of the low-frequency cutoff audio filter in CW mode. Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct Default Setting: 18dB/oct HCUT FREQ...

  • Page 63: Pc Keying

    PC KEYING Function: Sets the RTTY/DATA jack for PC keying. Available Values: OFF / RTS / DTR Default Setting: OFF Description: OFF: Disables PC keying from DATA PTT (pin 3) of the RTTY/DATA jack. RTS: Controls the transmit from the USB virtual COM/RTS ports. DTR: Controls the transmit from the USB virtual COM/DTR ports.

  • Page 64: Cw Indicator

    CW INDICATOR Function: Bar display settings shown below the filter function display in CW mode. Available Values: OFF / ON Default Setting: ON Description: In CW mode, the bar shown below the filter function display may be set to ON or OFF.

  • Page 65: Keyer

    CW SETTING - KEYER - KEYER TYPE Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for the device connected to the rear panel KEY jack. Available Values: OFF / BUG / ELEKEY-A / ELEKEY-B / ELEKEY-Y / ACS Default Setting: ELEKEY-B Description: OFF: Disables the keyer function.

  • Page 66: Number Style

    NUMBER STYLE Function: Selects the contest number “Cut” format for an imbedded contest number. Available Values: 1290 / AUNO / AUNT / A2NO / A2NT / 12NO / 12NT Default Setting: 1290 Description: Abbreviates numbers “One”, “Two”, “Nine” and “Zero” using Morse code when sending the contest number.

  • Page 67: General

    OPERATION SETTING - GENERAL - BEEP LEVEL Function: Sets the beep volume level. Available Values: 0 - 100 Default Setting: 30 Description: The higher the setting, the louder the sound becomes. RF/SQL VR Function: Selects the operation mode of the RF/SQL knob. Available Values: RF / SQL / AUTO Default Setting: AUTO Description:...

  • Page 68: Cat-1 Time Out Timer

    CAT-1 TIME OUT TIMER Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer for a CAT command input. Available Values: 10 / 100 / 1000 / 3000 (msec) Default Setting: 10msec Description: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time for a CAT command input of the USB jack (Enhanced COM Port).

  • Page 69: Ref Freq Fine Adj

    REF FREQ FINE ADJ Function: Adjusts the reference oscillator. Available Values: -25 - 0 - 25 Default Setting: 0 Description: The frequency may be calibrated by connecting a frequency counter to the transceiver, or by receiving a standard frequency such as WWV or WWVH. CHARGE CONTROL Function: Set whether to charge the battery (SBR-52LI) when the transceiver is turned Available Values: OFF / ON...

  • Page 70: Band/Scan

    OPERATION SETTING - BAND/SCAN - QMB CH Function: Number of channels setting of the Quick Memory bank. Available Values: 5ch / 10ch Default Setting: 5ch Description: Set the number of channels that can be registered in the Quick Memory Bank. BAND STACK Function: Enable/Disable the band stack function.

  • Page 71: Rx Dsp

    OPERATION SETTING - RX DSP - IF NOTCH WIDTH Function: Sets the attenuation bandwidth characteristic of the DSP IF notch filter. Available Values: NARROW / WIDE Default Setting: WIDE Description: Sets the attenuation bandwidth characteristic setting of the DSP IF notch filter to “NARROW”...

  • Page 72: Tx Audio

    OPERATION SETTING - TX AUDIO - AMC RELEASE TIME Function: AMC level adjustment tracking speed setting Available Values: FAST / MID / SLOW Default Setting: MID Description: Set the input audio level tracking speed of the AMC function. PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ Function: Sets the center frequency of the low range for the 3 band parametric micro- phone equalizer.

  • Page 73: Prmtrc Eq2 Bwth

    PRMTRC EQ2 BWTH Function: Sets the width (“Q”) for the middle range of the 3 Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer. Available Values: 0 - 10 Default Setting: 10 Description: Selects the width (“Q”) setting for the middle range of the 3 Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer between “0”...

  • Page 74: P Prmtrc Eq1 Bwth

    P PRMTRC EQ1 BWTH Function: Sets the width (“Q”) for the low range of the 3 Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer when the Speech Processor is activated. Available Values: 0 - 10 Default Setting: 2 Description: Activates when the Speech Processor is “ON”, and selects the width (“Q”) setting for the low range of the 3 Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer between “0”...

  • Page 75: P Prmtrc Eq3 Level

    P PRMTRC EQ3 LEVEL Function: Sets the gain for the high range of the 3 Band Parametric Microphone Equal- izer when the Speech Processor is activated. Available Values: -20 - 0 - 10 (dB) Default Setting: 0 Description: Activates when the Speech Processor is “ON”, and selects the gain setting for the high range of the 3 Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer between “-20 dB”...

  • Page 76: Tx Gnrl

    OPERATION SETTING - TX GNRL - MAX POWER(BAT) Function: Sets the transmit RF power output when using the SBR-52LI for operation. Available Values: 0.5 - 6.0W Default Setting: 6.0W QRP MODE Function: To set the maximum transmission output to “5W” on all bands. Available Values: OFF / ON Default Setting: OFF HF MAX POWER...

  • Page 77: Vox Select

    VOX SELECT Function: Selects the function of the VOX operation. Available Values: MIC / USB / BLUETOOTH Default Setting: MIC Description: MIC: Operates via input from the MIC jack (microphone). USB: Operates via input from the USB jack. BLUETOOTH: Operates via input from the Bluetooth. EMERGENCY FREQ TX Function: Enables TX/RX operation on the Alaska Emergency Channel, 5167.5kHz.

  • Page 78: Key/Dial

    OPERATION SETTING - KEY/DIAL - SSB/CW DIAL STEP Function: Setting of the MAIN/SUB dial tuning speed in the SSB and CW mode. Available Values: 5 / 10 / 20 (Hz) Default Setting: 20Hz RTTY/PSK DIAL STEP Function: Setting of the MAIN/SUB dial knob tuning speed in the RTTY and PSK mode. Available Values: 5 / 10 / 20 (Hz) Default Setting: 10Hz FM DIAL STEP...

  • Page 79: Mic Up

    MIC UP Function: The functions of the [UP] key of the supplied microphone can be assigned the other functions. Available Values: Same as MIC P1 to MIC P4. Default Setting: FREQ UP MIC DOWN Function: The functions of the [DWN] key of the supplied microphone can be assigned the other functions.

  • Page 80: Tuner Type Sel Ant1

    OPERATION SETTING - OPTION - TUNER TYPE SEL ANT1 Function: Internal and external antenna tuner settings of the ANT1 connector. Available Values: INT / INT(FAST) / EXT / ATAS Default Setting: INT Description: Select the antenna tuner to be used of the ANT1 connector. INT: Select this item when using the internal antenna tuner.

  • Page 81: Hf Max Power

    HF MAX POWER Function: Sets the transmit RF power output of the HF band for the FTX-1 optima or FTX-1 Field with the SPA-1. Available Values: 5 - 100W Default Setting: 100W 50M MAX POWER Function: Sets the transmit RF power output of the 50 MHz band for the FTX-1 optima or FTX-1 Field with the SPA-1.

  • Page 82: Gps Pinning

    GPS PINNING Function: Select the pinning item of the GPS function. Available Values: OFF / ON Default Setting: ON ON: The latitude and longitude data is fixed when the movement speed of this device is 0. OFF: The latitude and longitude are constantly calculated when the movement speed of this device is 0.

  • Page 83: Display

    52LI) power, a screen saver will activate to prevent TFT screen burn-in. SAVER TYPE Function: Sets the Screen Saver type. Available Values: Logo / DIMMER / DISP OFF Default Setting: DISP OFF Description: Logo: The “YAESU” logo appears. DIMMER: The screen dims. DISP OFF: The screen turns OFF.

  • Page 84: Auto Power Off

    AUTO POWER OFF Function: The transceiver can be set to automatically power OFF when there is no op- eration for a period. Available Values: OFF / 0.5 to 12.0 (hour) Default Setting: OFF LED DIMMER Function: Sets the key LED brightness level. Available Values: OFF / 1 - 20 Default Setting: 20 Description: The higher the setting, the brighter the illumination becomes.

  • Page 85: Unit

    DISPLAY SETTING - UNIT - POSITION UNIT Function: Unit display of minute of Longitude/Latitude (dd°mm'ss" can be changed. mm’ is displayed in 1/100 minute and ss” in seconds. Available Values: MM.MM / MM.ss Default Setting: MM.MM DISTANCE UNIT Function: Set the measurement unit for distance. Available Values: km / mile Default Setting: mile SPEED UNIT...

  • Page 86: Scope

    DISPLAY SETTING - SCOPE - Function: Sets the resolution of Spectrum Scope display. Available Values: HIGH / MID / LOW Default Setting: HIGH Description: When set to HIGH, the image is finely divided. SCOPE CTR Function: Sets the scope screen center and marker position. Available Values: FILTER / CARRIER Default Setting: CARRIER Description:...

  • Page 87: Vfo Ind Color

    DISPLAY SETTING - VFO IND COLOR - VMI COLOR VFO Function: Sets the color of VMI (VFO mode indicator) when operating on VFO mode. Available Values: BLUE / GREEN / WHITE / NONE Default Setting: BLUE VMI COLOR MEMORY Function: Sets the color of VMI (VFO mode indicator) when operating on Memory mode. Available Values: BLUE / GREEN / WHITE / NONE Default Setting: WHITE VMI COLOR CLAR...

  • Page 88: Gps Time Set

    GPS TIME SET FUNCTION: ON/OFF of the GPS time and date automatic acquisition function. Available Values: AUTO / MANUAL Default Setting: AUTO Description: AUTO: Time data for the internal clock is automatically obtained from the GPS function. MANUAL: GPS time data is not used, and time set manually to the internal clock of this transceiver is prioritized.

  • Page 89: Sd Card

    Description: Displays the total capacity and free space of the microSD Memory Card. FIRMWARE UPDATE Function: Update the firmware of the FTX-1. Description: When a new firmware update for the FTX-1 is available, go to the YAESU web site to download the programming data and update the FTX-1 Firm- ware.
  • Page 90 APRS The APRS of the transceiver is a communication system for data such as messages and station positions using the APRS format. Refer to the separate Operating Manual APRS Edition for details (download the manual from the YAESU website).
  • Page 91 Copyright 2025 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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