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Yaesu FT-23R MKII Operating Manual

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FT- 23R
MK ‡U
O
M
PERATING
ANUAL
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
1-20-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-Ku, Tokyo 146-8649, Japan
YAESU U.S.A.
17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
Snipweg 3, 1118DN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Trading Estate
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
YAESU GERMANY GmbH
Am Kronberger Hang 2, D-65824 Schwalbach, Germany
YAESU HK LTD.
11th Floor Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Rd.,
Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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  • Page 1 FT- 23R MK ‡U PERATING ANUAL YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. 1-20-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-Ku, Tokyo 146-8649, Japan YAESU U.S.A. 17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. Snipweg 3, 1118DN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Trading Estate Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Specifications ..................... 2 General ......................2 Receiver ......................2 Transmitter ....................2 Accessories & Options List ................3 Controls & Connections ..................4 Top Panel ...................... 4 Side Panel ...................... 5 Front Panel ....................6 Accessories......................7 Battery Packs, Battery Case & Chargers ............7 NC-29 5-hour Quick Charger .................
  • Page 3 Yaesu FT-23R MK ‡U 2m Hand-Held Cpu-Controlled FM Transceiver The FT-23R is an ultra compact FM hand-held for the 2m amateur band that offers MK ‡U the convenience of very small size and light weight combined with the features and flex- ibility of performance only possible with microprocessor control.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications General Frequency coverage (MHz): 144 to 147.9995 (versions A, C & E) 144 to 145.9875 (versions B & D) Channel steps: 5 & 10 kHz (vers. A/D/E) or 12.5 & 25 kHz (vers. B/C) Standard repeater shift: 600 kHz Emission type: Supply voltage: 6.0 to 15.0 VDC...

  • Page 5: Accessories & Options List

    MMB-32A Mobile Hanger Bracket Availability of accessories may vary: some accessories are supplied asstandard per local regulations and requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Yaesu dealer for additions to the above list. FT-23R PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 6: Controls & Connections

    Controls & Connectors ANEL • EAR Jack This 2-conductor mini phone jack provides audio output for an external earphone or the optional speaker/microphone, while disabling the internal loudspeaker. ‚ MIC Jack This 2-contact micro-mini phone jack accepts microphone input from a speaker/microphone, or other external source, while disabling the internal microphone.

  • Page 7: Side Panel

    Controls & Connectors ANEL • Monitor (Burst) Button In the US version, this button open the noise squelch mo- mentarily without disturbing the setting of the SQL con- trol. In the European version, this button activates the 1750- Hz burst tone generator when pressed together with the PTT button.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Controls & Connectors RONT ANEL • BUSY/TX Indicator Lamp This LED indicator glows green when the noise squelch is open during recep- tion, and red when transmitting. ‚ Keypad These eight keys select the various op- erating features of the transceiver dur- ing reception.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories & C ATTERY ACKS ATTERY HARGERS The FT-23R requires the FNB-11H or FNB-12 twelve-volt rechargeable Ni-Cd bat- MK ‡U tery pack for the full 5-watt power output. However, where slightly lower power output (2.5 watts) is practical, the dry-cell battery case and the FNB-14 and FNB-17 Ni-Cd packs offer smaller size, lighter weight or extended battery charger life.

  • Page 10: Mobile Dc Adapter/Charger For Fnb-14 And Fnb-17

    In some countries, one or more of above may be supplied with the transceiver. If you need a battery, contact your nearest Yaesu dealer to purchase the desired battery pack or case. We do not recommend the use of any other type of battery with the FT-23R , and using MK ‡U...

  • Page 11: Battery Removal & Replacement

    Accessories & R ATTERY EMOVAL EPLACEMENT r Make sure that the VOL control is set into the OFF click-stop, and remove the protec- tive soft or hard case, if used. r Grasp the transceiver with your left hand, so your palm is over the speaker and your thumb is on the UNLOCK button.

  • Page 12: A2B & Mh-34 C2B Speaker/Microphone

    Accessories MH-32 & MH-34 PEAKER ICROPHONE A Speaker/Mic can increase operating convenience and extend communications range. Each is equipped with a dual plug connector which mates with the EAR and MIC jacks on the top panel of the transceiver, disabling the internal speaker and microphone. The speaker/ mic cable allows the transceiver to be left clipped to your belt, or to be held overhead above obstructions for improved performance.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation This chapter describes the various transceiver functions in detail. After studying these descriptions, keep the “FT-23R Operator’s Quick Reference Card” handy in case MKII you need to refresh your memory. RELIMINARY PERATING NFORMATION Before operating the transceiver for the first time; r Charge the battery pack completely (if using Ni-Cd batteries) as described on page 7.

  • Page 14: Transmitting

    The power saver will not affect voice- mode operation*, except to prolong the charge life of your batteries. : For Packet, the Power Saver should be disabled, Ask your Yaesu dealer for details. RANSMITTING Press the LOW button to select low power output.

  • Page 15: Frequency & Step Selection

    Operation & S REQUENCY ELECTION To select a new operating frequency, the transceiver must be in the Dial mode (see box, above). If you see a Memory number, press the [ D/MR ] key to switch to Dial mode. There are two ways to select your operating frequency: by the DIAL selector on the top, or with the [ p ] and [ q ] keys.

  • Page 16: Memory Storage & Recall

    Operation & R EMORY TORAGE ECALL offers ten programmable memory channels, numbered [ 0 ] through [ 9 ] . The FT-23R MK ‡U To store a frequency in memory: r Select the desired frequency in the Dial mode as described above, r Press [ F ] + [ M ] (the Memory number will blink) and select the desired Memory num- ber for storage using the DIAL selector or [ p ] / [ q ] keys, r Press [ D/MR ] to store the Dial frequency into the selected Memory: The Memory...

  • Page 17: Repeater Operation

    Operation EPEATER PERATION Tune to the repeater’s output frequency, and then press the [ RPT ] key: once for “+” shift (to transmit 600 kHz above your receive frequency), and again for “–” shift (to transmit 600 kHz below your receive frequency). Pressing [ RPT ] again will return to simplex. A “+”...

  • Page 18: Scanning

    Operation CANNING Before starting the scanner, make sure the SQL control is set to squelch off the noise on a clear channel. As with frequency selection, two different modes of scanning are available: band scanning or memory scanning. In both modes, scanning is manually activated and deactivated by the [ p ] or [ q ] key.

  • Page 19: Priority Channel Monitoring

    Operation RIORITY HANNEL ONITORING The Priority function allows periodic checking for activity on a “priority channel” while operating on another frequency in the Dial mode, or other memories. When the receiver senses a signal on this priority channel, operation will automatically shift to that frequency, for as long as a carrier is received.

  • Page 20: Tone Squelch Operation

    Operation QUELCH PERATION The FT-23R can be used to silently monitor for calls on busy channels when the MK ‡U optional FTS-12 Tone Squelch Unit is installed. A general description and installation instructions are on Page 22. To check and optionally set the tone frequency, press [ F ] + [ T SET ] . The tone frequency will be displayed (in Hz), with a leading zero if that tone selection is a high-Q type.

  • Page 21: In Case Of Problems

    [ F ] + [ LOCK ] ) if you set the transceiver down while it is on, and then remember to set the lock back off when you wish to enter data. If none of these measures helps, contact your Yaesu Dealer for assistance. FT-23R...

  • Page 22: Getting The Most From Your Batteries

    Getting the Most from Your Batteries How long the batteries last between charges or replacement depends largely on your oper- ating habits, and how you care for the battery pack (if using a Ni-Cd pack). The FT-23R offers a variety of ways to conserve battery power, and thus to extend the MK ‡U life of each charge.

  • Page 23: Memory Cloning

    Memory Cloning A special function of the FT-23R allows memories stored in one transceiver to be MK ‡U transferred to another set without re-entering data from the keypad. This function requires a user-constructed cable to connect the EAR jack on the source transceiver to the MIC jack on the transceiver to be programmed, and the Clone switch inside the rubber PTT switch cover to be set to ON, as shown below.

  • Page 24: Installation Of Option

    Installation of Option FTS-12 T QUELCH NSTALLATION The FTS-12 is a subaudible CTCSS (Continuous Tone-Controlled Squelch System) which offers programmable selection of 37 tones for transmission and filter/detectors for recep- tion. Transmit-only (encode) and transmit/receive (encode/decode) modes are selectable from keys on the transceiver. Installation is descrived here, while Tone Squelch operation is described on page 17.
  • Page 25 Note FT-23R PERATING ANUAL MKII...
  • Page 26 Note FT-23R PERATING ANUAL MKII...
  • Page 27 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 28 Copyright 1999 No portion of this manual Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. may be reproduced All rights reserved. without the permission of Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. Printed in Japan 9904g-0K E 2 9 0 0 1 5 0 0...

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