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DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
FTM-350R
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ANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD ( AUSTRALIA ) PTY., LTD.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia
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- Page 1 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong VERTEX STANDARD ( AUSTRALIA ) PTY., LTD.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Front Panel Controls & Switches ......1 Internet Connection Feature ....... 20 SRG ( “Sister Radio Group” ) Mode ....22 Timer Page Operation ..........2 FRG ( “Friendly Radio Group” ) Mode ....21 Radio Page Basic Operation ........3 [ SMART FUNCTION ] Key ........ -
Page 3: Front Panel Controls & Switches
& S RONT ANEL ONTROLS WITCHES [ FWD ] / [ BCK ]( P [ B ]( B Press these keys briefly to select the operating func- Press this key to change the operating band of the [ PTT ] K tion pages. -
Page 4: Timer
IMER PERATION “C ” “C ” T “C ” T LOCK OUNT IMER OUNT IMER Press the [ FWD ] or [ BCK ] key repeatedly, until the Press the [ FWD ] or [ BCK ] key repeatedly, until the Press the [ FWD ] or [ BCK ] key repeatedly, until the “Timer Page”... -
Page 5: Radio Page Basic Operation
ADIO ASIC PERATION The basic operations are listed numerically in the illustration below. ICROPHONE Press and hold the [ POWER ] key for two seconds to turn the transceiver on. Rotate the [ VOL ] knob to adjust the audio volume level. Press the [ SQL ] key briefly then rotate the [ DIAL ] knob carefully to adjust the squelch threshold level. -
Page 6: Smart Function ] Key
[ SMART FUNCTION ] K ENERAL The FTM-350 operations are performed using the [ SMART FUNCTION ] keys. The vari- ous functions of the keys are changed by pressing the [ F ] key. [ SMART FUNCTION ] key [ FUNCTION ] key Pressing the [ F ] key repeatedly will change the function command of each [ SMART FUNC- TION ] key as shown in the following tables. -
Page 7: Smart Function ] Key Command Details
[ SMART FUNCTION ] K SMART FUNCTION OMMAND ETAILS Press Key Switches frequency control betwen the “VFO” and “Memory System”. Press & Hold Key Activates the “Memory Write” mode (for memory channel storage). Press Key Activates the Squelch threshold level. Press &... -
Page 8: Memory Operation
EMORY PERATION EMORY TORAGE Before beginning the Memory Storage operation, select the desired frequency while oper- ating in the “Main” band VFO. Be sure to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any repeater offset. The power level setting is also stored in the memory. Press and hold in the [ V/M ] key for two seconds to display the “Memory Edit”... -
Page 9: Storing Independent Transmit Frequency
EMORY PERATION ( “O ” ) TORING NDEPENDENT RANSMIT REQUENCY PLIT Press the the [ V/M ] key to store the frequency and settings into memory. All memories can store an independent transmit frequency, for operation on repeaters with non-standard shift. To store the “Odd Split”... -
Page 10: Memory Recall
EMORY PERATION EMORY ECALL Press the [ V/M ] key, to set the “Main” band to the memory mode. Rotate the [ DIAL ] knob to select the desired memory channel. To return to the VFO mode, press the [ V/M ] key. When the radio in the memory mode, you may recall the memories to the “Main”... -
Page 11: Memory Edit
EMORY PERATION EMORY The memory channels may be edited using Set Mode item “D02 MEMORY EDIIT” in the “MEMORY” group. ABELING EMORIES 1. Rotate the left side [ DIAL ] knob to select a memory channel to append or change the label. -
Page 12: Memory Channel Sort
EMORY PERATION EMORY HANNEL The memory channels may be sorted and renumbered by frequency, from low to high using the “Special Function” mode. 1. Turn the radio off. 2. To enter the “Special Function” mode, turn the radio on while press and holding the key located at the left of the [ POWER ] switch. -
Page 13: Af Dual Operation
AF D PERATION The AF Dual function permits monitoring an amateur band frequency while listening to an FM broadcast station. Press the [ F ] key repeatedly, until the [ SMART FUNCTION ] keys change to the “F-2” mode. Press the [ AD-F ] key to activate the AF Dual function. The left side receiver switches to FM Broadcast. -
Page 14: Band Scope Operation
COPE PERATION ENERAL The Band Scope permits viewing operating activity on channels above and below the cur- rent operating channel, in the VFO mode. Press the “Main” band [ DIAL ] knob to activate the Band Scope. Press the [ BW ] key to toggle the visible bandwidth to “±22 channels” and “±50 chan- nels”. -
Page 15: Enhnced Mode
COPE PERATION NHANCED When in Mono-Band mode, the Enhanced Band Scope “Special Function” features may be activated. (See “Switching to the Enhanced Mode” below). Rotate the “Main” band [ DIAL ] knob to tune the operating frequency. Rotate the “Sub” band [ DIAL ] knob to move the cursor ( ). Press the [ C=CSR ] key to return the cursor to band center. -
Page 16: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Operation
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION CTCSS O PERATION 1. Press and hold in the [ F ] key for two seconds to change the [ SMART FUNCTION ] key category to the “SQL” functions. 2. Press the [ TYPE ] key repeatedly, until the “TONE SQL” notation appears; this acti- vates the CTCSS operation. -
Page 17: Epcs Operation
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O PERATION EPCS O PERATION The EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) feature allows addressing calls to a specific station (Paging), and choosing to receive only the calls directed to your station (Code Squelch). The EPCS feature use two pairs of (alternately switched) CTCSS tones, which are stored in the pager memories. -
Page 18: Scan Operation
PERATION VFO S 1. Press the [ F ] key repeatedly until the [ SMART FUNCTION ] keys “F-1” category is displayed. Then, if necessary, set the “Main” band to VFO mode by pressing the [ V/M ] key on the “F-1” category. 2. -
Page 19: Programmable Memory Scan ( Pms )
PERATION ( PMS ) ROGRAMMABLE EMORY This feature allows scanning with sub-band limits. 1. Store the lower sub-band limit into the memory channel “P1L”. 2. Store the upper sub-band limit into the memory channel “P1U”. 3. Set the “Main” band to memory mode, if necessary, by pressing the [ V/M ] key on the “F-1”... -
Page 20: Bluetooth ® Operation
LUETOOTH ® PERATION When the optional BU-1 Bluetooth Unit is installed, the FTM-350R can use wireless ® links to send/receive voice message with the optional BH-1A or BH-2A Bluetooth Head- ® set. AIRING 1. Turn both the radio and Bluetooth Headset off. -
Page 21: Operation
LUETOOTH ® PERATION PERATION 1. When the Bluetooth Headset is correctly recognized by the FTM-350R, “ ” icon ® will appear on the FTM-350R display, and the LED indicator on the Bluetooth ® Headset will blink blue. 2. Adjust the receiver audio level using the [ VOLUME ( + )] / [ VOLUME ( – )] switches on the Bluetooth ®... -
Page 22: Internet Connection Feature
NTERNET ONNECTION EATURE The FTM-350R can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station), which is tied into the Vertex Standard WiRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) network, operating in the “SRG” (Sister Radio Group) mode. Details may be found at the WiRES-II Web site: http://www.vxstd.com/en/wiresinfo-en/. -
Page 23: Frg ( "Friendly Radio Group" ) Mode
NTERNET ONNECTION EATURE FRG ( “F ” ) M RIENDLY ADIO ROUP 1. Press the [ SET ] key to enter the Set Mode, choose the “SIGNALING” group, choose the “J02 DTMF MEMORY” item, and then choose “FRG”. Store the access code of the Internet link to the DTMF memory register. -
Page 24: Srg ( "Sister Radio Group" ) Mode
DTMF O PERATION DTMF T ANUAL ENERATION 1. Press the microphone PTT switch to begin transmission. 2. While transmitting, press the desired number keys on the microphone. 3. When you have sent all the digits desired, release the PTT switch. DTMF A UTODIALER 1. -
Page 25: Baro/Alti
PERATION The FTM-350R can display the current Barometric Pressure and relative changes in the pressure. Furthermore, when an optional FGPS-1 or FGPS-2 GPS Unit isn installed, the FTM-350R can display the current altitude and relative changes in the altitude. First, enable the “BARO/ALTI” page, by pressing the [ SET ] key and choosing the “DIS- PLAY”... -
Page 26: Gps Operation
GPS O PERATION GPS A EQUIRES PTIONAL NTENNA When the optional FGPS-1 or FGPS-2 GPS Antenna Unit is installed, the FTM-350R permits the display of your position (Longitude/Latitude). Before beginning GPS operation, enable the “GPS” page via the Set Mode item “C01 DISPLAY SELECT”... - Page 27 GPS O PERATION GPS A EQUIRES PTIONAL NTENNA “Point” memory The FTM-350R has 16 “point” memories (four channels in each of four groups), which store the positon (Longitude/Latitude) and the date. When your vehicle nears one of the “Point” memories, the “Nav” pop-up window will open for ten seconds even if another page is being displayed.
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Page 28: Navi Operation
PERATION GPS A EQUIRES PTIONAL NTENNA The FTM-350R enables navigating to any destination previously entered into the “Point” memory. Before beginning Navigation, the “NAVI” page must be enabled via Set Mode item “C01 DISPLAY SELECT” in the “DISPLAY” group. See page 35. Press the [ FWD ] or [ BCK ] key repeatedly, until the “NAVI”... - Page 29 PERATION GPS A EQUIRES PTIONAL NTENNA To Navigate to the New Point To navigate to a place that has not been previously stored in the “Point” memory, determine the longitude/latitude of that place from the map, then overwrite that data into one of the previously stored “Point” memories. 1.
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Page 30: Audio Playback Operation
UDIO LAYBACK PERATION EQUIRES PTIONAL OICE UIDE The FTM-350R can record an incoming signal. The recording mode has two types; (a) automatic recording of the last 30 seconds of incoming signal (“Last” mode), or (b) eight recording memories of variable length (“Free” mode; capable of storing up to five minutes of total recording time). - Page 31 FTM-350R O PERATING ANUAL...
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Page 32: Miscellaneous Setting ( Set Mode Operation )
ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION The FTM-350R has 87 items in the Set Mode, and they are arranged in 8groups (A-K). It is convenient to initially select the group by rotating the left side [ DIAL ] knob. Then briefly press the left side [ DIAL ] knob and rotate it again to select the desired operating item. -
Page 33: Audio Group
ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION AUDIO G ROUP A01: AF DIFFERENTIAL Function: Enables/Disables the AVC (Automatic Audio Volume Controller). The AVC allows the most comfortable and/or effective reception in noisy environment. Available Values: OFF, MIN, MID, or MAX Default: OFF OFF: Disables the AVC. - Page 34 ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION AUDIO G ROUP A04: STEREO/MONO Function: Selects audio output mode. Available Values: MONAURAL or STEREO Default: MONAURAL A05: SUB BAND MUTE Function: Selects the operation method of the MUTE function during dual receive opera- tion. Available Values: OFF, TX MUTE, RX MUTE, or TRX MUTE Default: OFF OFF:...
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Page 35: Tx/Rx Group
ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION TX/RX G ROUP B01: MIC GAIN Function: Adjust the microphone gain level. Available Values: MIN, LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, or MAX Default: NORMAL B02: PTT MODE Function: Selects the front panel’s PTT key function. Available Values: MOMENTARY / TOGGLE Default: MOMENTARY B03: RPT SHIFT DIREC Function: Sets the repeater shift direction. - Page 36 ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION TX/RX G ROUP B07: VOX SENSITIVITY Function: Sets the VOX sensitivity. Available Values: MIN, LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, or MAX Default: NORMAL B08: WIDE / NARROW AUTO Function: Selects the receiving mode. Available Values: AUTO, WIDE FM, FM, NARROW FM, or AM Default: AUTO B09: WX ALERT Function:Enables/Disables the weather alert scan feature.
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Page 37: Display Group
ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION DISPLAY G ROUP C01: DISPLAY SELECT Function: Enables/Disables the operating function pages recalled with the [ FWD ] / [ BCK ] key. Available Values: FREQUENCY: ON or OFF, TIMER/CLOCK: ON or OFF, BARO/ALTI: ON or OFF, GPS: ON or OFF, NAVI: ON or OFF, GPS INFO : ON or OFF... -
Page 38: Memory Group
ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION MEMORY G ROUP D01: MEMORY DISPLAY Function: Selects the memory channel indication between the “Frequency” and the channel’s “Alpha-numeric Tag”. Available Values: FREQUENCY or ALPHA Default: FREQUENCY D02: MEMORY EDIT Function: Access to the memory edit window. D03: MEMORY SCAN TYPE Function: Selects what action will be performed on a “flagged”... -
Page 39: Scan Group
ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION SCAN G ROUP F01: DUAL WATCH STOP Function: Selects the Dual Watch resume mode. Available Values: AUTO or HOLD Default: AUTO AUTO: The Dual Watch feature will stop when a signal is received on the priority channel. -
Page 40: System Group
ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION SYSTEM G ROUP G01: APO Function: Sets the Automatic Power-Off time. Available Values: OFF, 0.5 hour, 1.0 hour, 1.5 hour, 2.0 hour ~ 12.0 hour (1.0 hour/step) Default: OFF G02: ARS Function: Enables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function. Available Values: ON or OFF Default: ON G03: AUTO STEP... - Page 41 ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION SYSTEM G ROUP G07: OPERATION MODE Function: Shifting of CPU clock frequency. Available Values: A or B Default: A This Set Mode item is only used to move a spurious response “birdie”, should it fall on a desired frequency.
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Page 42: Navi Group
ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION NAVI G ROUP H01: ALARM VOLUME Function: Select the volume level of the alarm when the FTM-350R arrives at its destina- tion. Available Values: OFF, LOW, or HIGH Default: LOW H02: DESTINATION AREA Function: Select the threshold range of the destination. Available Values: 0.05 mile, 0.1 mile, 0.2 mile, 0.3 mile, 0.5 mile, 1.0 mile, or 2.0 mile Default: 0.1 mile H03: NAVI POPUP... -
Page 43: Timer/Clock Group
ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION TIMER/CLOCK G ROUP I01: DATE&TIME ADJUST Function: Sets the clock time. 1. Press the left side [ DIAL ] knob to enable adjustment of this item. 2. Enter your local time using the 24-hour system. Use the [ ] / [ ] key to navigate to each column, then rotate the left side [ DIAL ] knob to select the desired numbers in... -
Page 44: Signaling Group
ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION SIGNALING G ROUP J01: BELL RINGER Function: Enables/Disables the Bell ringer function and selects Bell ringer repetitions. Available Values: OFF, 1 time, 3 times, 5 times, 8 times, or CONTINUOUS Default: OFF When this item is enabled, the FTM-350R emits a “bell” sound when a signal is received that contains a CTCSS tone, DCS code or CTCSS tone pair that matches the setting of the decoder. - Page 45 ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION SIGNALING G ROUP J05: SQL EXPANSION Function: Enables/Disables the split CTCSS/DCS coding. Available Values: OFF or ON Default: OFF When this item is set to “ON”, the following parameters are added to the squelch selections available when pressing the [ TYPE ] key in the SQL category buttons DCS ENC: DCS Encoder only.
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Page 46: Option Group
ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION OPTION G ROUP K01 BLUETOOTH Function: Sets up the optional BU-1 Bluetooth Unit. ® Available Values: 1 AUDIO: MANUAL or AUTO 2 MODE: MONAURAL or STEREO 3 SAVE: OFF or ON 4 VOX: OFF, PTT, VOX HIGH, or VOX LOW Default: 1 AUDIO: AUTO, 2 MODE: MONAURAL, 3 SAVE: ON, 4 VOX: PTT AUDIO MANUAL: The FTM-350R internal/external speaker function follows the set-... - Page 47 ETTING ( S ISCELLANEOUS PERATION OPTION G ROUP K02 FPR-1 Function: Sets up the optional FPR-1 Monitor Unit. Available Values: 1 BATT SAVE: OFF, MIN, MID, or MAX 2 SQL LEVEL: OFF, MIN, 2 ~ 7, or MAX Default: 1 BATT SAVE: MIN, 2 SQL LEVEL: 2 K03 VOICE Function: Sets up the optional FVS-2 Voice Guide Unit.
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Page 48: Special Function Menu
PECIAL UNCTION Static electricity may occasionally cause erratic or unpredictable operation of the micropro- cessor. If this happens, resetting of the microprocessor may restore normal operation. Note that resetting the microprocessor will erase all memories. 1. Turn the radio “off”. 2. -
Page 49: Cloning
LONING The FTM-350R includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another FTM-350R. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service opera- tion. -
Page 50: Installation
NSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FTM-350R into a typi- cal amateur radio station. It is presumed that you possess technical knowledge and concep- tual understanding consistent with your status as a licensed radio amateur. Please take some extra time to make certain that the important safety and technical requirements detailed in this chapter are followed closely. -
Page 51: Safety Information
NSTALLATION AFETY NFORMATION The FTM-350R is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of High RF (Radio Fre- quency) energy. You should exercise all safety precautions that are appropriate for this type of device. These safety tips apply to any device installed in a well-designed amateur radio station. -
Page 52: Specification
PECIFICATIONS General Frequency Ranges: RX: 0.5-1.8 MHz (AM Radio) 76-108 MHz (FM Radio) 108-137 MHz (Air Band) 137-174 MHz (144 MHz HAM Band) 174-250 MHz (VHF TV Band) 300-420 MHz (General 1) 420-470 MHz (430 MHz HAM Band) 470-800 MHz (UHF TV Band) 800-1000 MHz (General 2: USA Cellular Blocked) TX: 144-146(148) MHz (Ham Band) 222-225 MHz (USA only) -
Page 53: Accessories & Options
PECIFICATIONS Transmitter RF Power Output: 50 / 20 / 5 W Modulation Type: Variable Reactance F1, F2, F3 Maximum Deviation: ±5 kHz Spurious Emission: At least 60 dB below Microphone Impedance: 2 kΩ Receiver Circuit Type: Double-Conversion Super heterodyne (FM/AM) Triple-Conversion Super heterodyne (WFM) Single-Conversion Super heterodyne (Radio) Intermediate Frequencies: 1st: 47.25 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz (“Left Side”... -
Page 54: Supplied Accessories
& O CCESSORIES PTIONS UPPLIED CCESSORIES DTMF Microphone MH-48 A6JA Mobile Mounting Bracket for Panel and Rear chassis DC Power Cord W/Fuse Speaker Cable Spare Fuse 15 A Operating Manual Warranty Card PTIONAL CCESSORIES MH-48 DTMF Microphone A6JA Hand Microphone MH-42 Control Cable (6m) CT-132... - Page 55 1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEX STANDARD could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. 2. 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.
- Page 56 Copyright 2009 Printed in Japan 0912m-AE VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.