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We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your purchase of the FT-2000
Transceiver!
About This Manual . . .
The FT-2000 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features,
some of which may be unfamiliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and
operating efficiency from your FT-2000, we recommend that you read this manual in its
entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your
new transceiver.
Before using your FT-2000, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the "Before
You Begin" section of this manual.
Supplied Accessories
AC Power Cord
4-pin DIN Plug
5-pin DIN Plug
8-pin DIN Plug
1/4-inch 3-contact Plug
3.5 mm 3-contact Plug
3.5 mm 2-contact Plug
RCA Plug
Operating Manual
Warranty Card
Available Options
MD-200A8X
MD-100A8X
YH-77STA
SP-2000
VL-1000/VP-1000
DMU-2000
General Description
Accessories & Options
1 pc
T9017882: USA
T9013285: Europe
T9013283A: Australia
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P0091006
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P0090008
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P0091046
2 pcs
P0090034
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P0091365
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Ultra-High-Fidelity Desk-Top Microphone
Desk-Top Microphone
Lightweight Stereo Headphone
External Speaker with Audio Filter
Linear Amplifier/AC Power Supply
Data Management Unit
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FT-2000
Operating Manual
Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual 1 pc Warranty Card 1 pc Available Options MD-200A8X Ultra-High-Fidelity Desk-Top Microphone MD-100A8X Desk-Top Microphone YH-77STA Lightweight Stereo Headphone SP-2000 External Speaker with Audio Filter VL-1000/VP-1000 Linear Amplifier/AC Power Supply DMU-2000 Data Management Unit Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 2 Locate the power supply unit and the voltage selector switch. Move the AC range switch to the “115” position for operation from 100 - 120 VAC, or to the “230” position for operation from 200 - 240 VAC. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3 [A>M] button. Menu Resetting Use this procedure to restore the Menu settings to their factory defaults, without affecting the memories you have programmed. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 4 About Coaxial Cable Use high-quality 50-Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT-2000 transceiver. All efforts at providing an efficient antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 5 This so-called “Daisy-Chain” grounding technique may nullify any attempt at effective radio frequency grounding. See the drawing below for examples of proper grounding techniques. Inspect the ground system - inside the station as well as outside - on a regular basis so Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 6 The FT-2000 includes a host of features for the CW operator, the functions of which will be detailed in the “Operation” section later. Besides the built-in Electronic Keyer, two key jacks are provided, one each on the front and rear panels, for convenient connection to keying devices. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 7 [POWER] switch to the “I” position. Press and hold in this switch for one second, similarly, to turn the transceiver off. Advice: This is the actual power On/Off switch for turning on the transceiver. If the Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 8 100 memories, for instant automatic recall later when the receiver is tuned near the same frequency. Pressing this button momentarily, while the Tuner is engaged, will take the Automatic Antenna tuner out of the transmit line. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 9 Note: You cannot use a 2-contact plug in this jack (to do so produces a constant “key down” condition). 9. Microphone Connector This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone utilizing a traditional YAESU HF-transceiver pinout. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 10 This button selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to be applied to the receiver input. Available selections are –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB, or OFF, and the “ATT” icon will change according to the attenuation level selected. Advice: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 11 17. NB Switch This button turns the IF Noise Blanker on and off. Press this button momentarily to reduce a short pulse noise, and “NB” icon appears in Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 12 This button turns on the CW receiver spotting tone; by matching the SPOT tone to that of the incoming CW signal (precisely the same pitch), you will be “zero beating” your transmitted signal on to the frequency of the other station. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 13 The outer [RF PWR] knob is the main RF Power output control for the transceiver, active in all operating modes. Clockwise rotation increases the power output. Adjust this control for the desired power output from the FT-2000. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 14 28. AF GAIN -o- RF GAIN Knobs The inner [AF GAIN] knob sets the Main (VFO-A) receiver’s audio volume level. Typically, you will operate with this control set past the 9 o’clock to 10 o’clock position. RF GAIN Knob Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 15 While playing back the receiver audio, “PLAY” icon will appear in the display. Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds again to resume recording. [DISPLAY] Key Press and hold this key for two seconds the [F1(CH-1)] - [F7(P.BACK)] keys will act as Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 16 Advice: When [NAR] has been engaged, the [WIDTH] knob will be disabled, although [SHIFT] knob still works normally. In the SSB/CW mode on the Sub Band (VFO-B), this button is used to toggle the receiver’s bandwidth between wide (2.4 kHz) and narrow (1.0 kHz). Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 17 When the Main (VFO-A) receiver is active, pressing this button momentarily will mute the receiver, and the indicator will blink. Pressing the button once more will restore receiver operation, and the indicator will glow Green steadily. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 18 “LOCK” icon appears in the display. 41. A>B Switch Press this button momentarily to transfer data from the Main band (VFO-A) frequency (or a recalled memory channel) to the Sub band (VFO-B), overwriting any previous Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 19 Menu operation is described in detail, in this manual, beginning on page xx. Important note: pressing this button momentarily activates the Menu, and the Menu items will appear on the display; once you are finished, you must press and hold in the Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 20 This knob tunes the passband of the VRF (Variable RF Filter) preselector circuit for maximum receiver sensitivity (and out-of-band interference rejection). Advice: The relative position of the VRF passband can be observed on the Tuning Offset Indicator of the display via Menu item “010 diSP BAR SEL.” Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 21 The total adjustment range is ±1 kHz. The normal operating setting for this knob is straight up, in the 12 o’clock position. Advice: You may shift the Sub band (VFO-B) filter passband via Menu item “041 S-iF LSB SET” through “048 S-iF PKT-USB.” Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 22 When the Digital Noise Reduction is activated, “DNR” icon appears in the display. Adjustment of the Noise Reduction level is provided by the [DNR] knob. 60. CONTOUR -o- DNR Knob CONTOUR Knob The inner [CONTOUR] knob selects the desired Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 23 Pressing this button allows you to tune the Main band (VFO-A) frequency down or up in 1 MHz increments, using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. 66. GRP Switch Pressing this button allows you to select the memory group using the [SUB VFO-B] knob. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 24 ANT (1, 2, RX): Indicates the antenna selected for operation by the front panel [1/2] and [RX] antenna switch. ATT (OFF, –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB): Indicates the attenuation level selected for operation by the front panel [AGC] Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 25 Indicates the bandwidth of the DSP IF filter. 7. SHIFT Indicates the peak position of the DSP IF filter. 8. NB This indicator appears when the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s (short duration) Noise Blanker is activated. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 26 If so, you will need to check the condition of the antenna, its coaxial cable, and/or the connectors on the cable so as to locate and correct the fault. 16. TX This indicator appears during transmission on the Main band (VFO-A) frequency. 17. RX Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 27 This indicator appears while the voice recorder records the receiver audio, and/or the voice memory records your message voice or CW code. 24. PLAY This indicator appears while the voice recorder playback the recorded audio, and/or the Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 28 Sub receiver for no apparent reason, check the position of the Sub [SQL] knob and rotate it fully counter-clockwise to restore reception. 33. Sub (VFO-B) receiver Frequency Display This is the Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 29 [RX] antenna button on the front panel is pressed. If you want to use some special kind of external bandpass filter or preamplifier, you may connect it between the RX ANT OUT and RX ANT IN jacks, as shown in the illustration. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 30 Use a large diameter, short braided cable for making ground connections, and please refer to page xx for other notes about proper grounding. 9. µ-TUNE Jacks These gold-plated jacks used for signal input/output of the optional xxxx External µ-Tune Unit. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 31 500 ~ 600 Ohms, and the nominal input level should be 1 mV. 16. TRV Jack This RCA jack provides a low level RF output for use with a transverter. Maximum output is approximately –20 dBm (0.01 mW) at 50 Ohms. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 32 (audio from either receiver, or both, may be used via this jack). The front panel [AF GAIN] knobs do not affect the signals at this jack. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 33 Menu item “053 A1A R-TYPE.” 30. DC IN Jack This 4-pin connector requires a 13.8-volt supply capable of 22 amperes continuous duty. Usually, connect the DC OUT plug to this jack. For DC operation, use the xx DC Cable Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 34 This will minimize the chance of damage to your hearing caused by an unexpectedly-high audio level. Press the [MAIN RX] button to engage the Main (VFO-A) receiver; the imbedded Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 35 Advice: Once you have made your antenna selection, that antenna is “remembered” by the microprocessor in conjunction with the VFO register (frequency and mode) in use when you chose that particular antenna. Press the appropriate [MODE] button to select the desired operating mode. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 36 Direct keyboard frequency entry of the frequency (see page xx). • Use the [SUB VFO-B] knob to tune in 1 MHz steps (see page xx). • Use the microphone’s Up/Down scanning keys, if your microphone is so Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 37 DX “Split” work. Here is the technique for utilizing the Clarifier: Press the [RX CLAR] button. In the Multi-Display Window, “RX” notation will appear, and the programmed offset will be applied to the receive frequency. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 38 To lock out the Main Tuning Dial knob, just press the [LOCK] button that is located to the right of the Dial. To unlock the Dial setting, and restore normal tuning, just press the [LOCK] button once more. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 39 [SUB VFO-B] knob to adjust the Sub (VFO-B) frequency. To cancel Dual Receive operation, and receive just on the Main (VFO-A) receiver, press the [SUB RX] button; the imbedded green LED will go out, and monoband Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 40 Sub band (VFO-B) audio is attenuated in the left ear and Main band (VFO-A) audio is attenuated in the right ear. Con2: Audio from both Main band (VFO-A) and Sub band (VFO-B) receivers are combined and heard equally in both ears “Monaural” mode). Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 41 Although any mode (except FM) can be used, CW offers the widest array of choices, and perhaps the most startling effects on crowded channels. Stereo headphones or an external stereo speaker are recommended for this mode. To Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 42 30 seconds of the Main band (VFO-A) received audio, and will retain the most-recent 30 seconds of audio on a running basis. Pressing the [F7(P.BACK)] button once more will halt the recording, and the “REC” icon will go out. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 43 You may also press the front panel’s [F7(P.BACK)] button (momentarily) to play back the recorded audio, as well. “MY Bands” Operation When operating on an Amateur Band, it is possible to use the [BAND] buttons to Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 44 Press the (VFO-B) [BAND] button; the imbedded LED will glow Orange, if you operate the “My Band” feature on the Sub band (VFO-B). Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to choose the Amateur band on which you wish to Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 45 Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new configuration and exit to normal operation. Menu Selection Recall via [C.S] button Press the [C.S] button. The programmed Menu item will appear on the display. You may now rotate the [SUB Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 46 “kHz” portion. Press the [ENT] button once more. A short “beep” will confirm that the frequency entry was successful, and the new operating frequency will appear on the Main Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 47 The microphone’s UP/DOWN switches utilize the tuning steps of the Main Tuning Dial knob; moreover, when the microphone’s [FAST] key is pressed, the tuning rate increases by a factor of ten, in a manner similar to the effect of the transceiver’s front-panel [FAST] button. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 48 Configuration Indicator on the display. To restore full signal strength through the Attenuator circuit area, press the [ATT] button to the “OFF” position. Advice: The Attenuator effects to both the Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) bands. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 49 Advice: Reception frequently can be optimized by rotating the [RF GAIN] knob slightly counter-clockwise to the point where the incoming noise level is just about the same as the “stationary” meter needle position as set by the adjustment of the [RF GAIN] knob. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 50 To switch VRF off, press the [VRF] button until the “VRF” icon will change to “THRU” at the FLT column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display, and the VRF circuit will be removed from the incoming received signal path. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 51 The “AUTO” selection of the Roofing Filter is based on the operating mode. However, you may override the automatic selection, if band conditions warrant a different (usually, a tighter) selection. The AUTO mode Roofing Filter selections are shown below: AM/FM/FM-PKT 15kHz Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 52 You may then observe (on the Audio Scope) the effect of the Contour control while listening to the effect on the signal, and this will help build your intuition on how best to use Contour tuning in the Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 53 Sub band (VFO-B) filter passband via Menu item “041 S-iF LSB SET” through “048 S-iF PKT-USB.” The position of the IF Shift can be observed on the display. Referring to Figure (A), note the depiction of the IF DSP filter as the thick line, with Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 54 For example, in Figure (A) you can see how interference has appeared both on the high and low sides of the desired signal. By rotating the [WIDTH] knob, as shown in Figure (B), the interference from one side can be eliminated, and by re-positioning the Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 55 IF Notch filter may be observed on the Audio Scope (on the “Oscilloscope” page). The Notch will be observed as a “dip” in the noise platform observed. What’s more, the “Waterfall” display may be used to observe the effect of the IF Notch filter, Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 56 [NAR] button once more returns the bandwidth control to the Width/Shift system. The factory default bandwidths are: SSB Mode Pressing the [NAR] button selects a bandwidth of 1.8 kHz. CW/RTTY/PKT Modes Pressing the [NAR] button selects a bandwidth of 300 Hz. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 57 “NAR” icon will appear in the display. MODE Wide Narrow 2.4 kHz 1.0 kHz CW/RTTY/PSK 2.4 kHz 1.0 kHz (or 500 Hz/300 Hz)* 9 kHz 6 kHz 25 kHz ( 5.0 kHz Dev.) 12.5 kHz ( 2.5 kHz Dev.) ± ± Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 58 Noise Blanker is no longer in operation. Advice: When the Roofing filter mode is set to “AUTO” and the Noise Blanker is turned On, the Roofing Filter bandwidth will automatically be set to 15 kHz. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 59 You will observe notation at the AGC column of the Receiver Configuration Indicator on the display, denoting the AGC receiver-recovery time currently in use. For most operation, we recommend the Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 60 The FT-2000, however, includes an innovative Sloped AGC system on the Main band (VFO-A) receiver, that allows the audio volume to rise and fall slightly according to signal strength. Although the rise/fall are not dramatic, they Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 61 USB is used on the 14 MHz and higher bands (the 10 MHz band is used for CW and data modes only). When the [AM/FM] button will glows orange, it shows FM operation Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to adjust the operating frequency. Alternatively, Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 62 Rotate the [RF PWR] knob to set the desired power output. Clockwise rotation of the [RF PWR] knob will increase the power. The adjustment range is between 5 Watts and 100 Watts, and you should always use the minimum power necessary for maintaining reliable communications. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 63 25 Ohms to 100 Ohms, corresponding to an SWR of 2:1 or less). Accordingly, simple non-resonant whip antennas, along with random-length wires and the “G5RV” antenna (on most bands) may not be within the impedance Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 64 Accordingly, we recommend that the ATU be left “On” at all times. Quick Point: As shipped from the factory, only one ATU alignment point is saved on each Amateur band. This was memorized during the final alignment and performance Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 65 The tuning settings are committed to the ATU memory. SWR (Post-tuning) Greater than 1.5:1 Tuning data will not be retained in memory. If you return to the same frequency, the tuning process must be repeated. SWR (Post-tuning) Greater than 3:1 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 66 13. Unplug the AC cable from the rear panel’s (~AC IN) jack. 14. Replace bottom case and its seven screws removed in step 5, and then replace the top case and its nine screws removed in step 3. 15. ATU Backup Battery replacement is now complete. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 67 Observe the deflection of the meter needle on the COMP meter scale. Rotate the [PROC] knob so that the meter needle deflects to not more than “10 dB” on the COMP scale. To switch the Speech Processor off, press the [PROC] button once more. The Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 68 The Transmit Monitor is very helpful way of verifying the effects on fidelity of changing the bandwidth. Pressing the [MONI] button then adjusting the [MONI] knob for a comfortable listening level while you are transmitting, you will be able to Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 69 Center Frequency: The center frequency of each of the three bands may be adjusted. Gain: The amount of enhancement (or suppression) within each band may be adjusted. The bandwidth over which the equalization is performed may be adjusted. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 70 “128 tAUd EQ3-FREQ” “1500” (Hz) ~ “3200” (Hz) Parametric Gain “123 AUd EQ1-LVL” “–10” (†10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) “126 tAUd EQ2-LVL” “–10” (†10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) “129 tAUd EQ3-LVL” “–10” (†10dB) ~ “+10” (+10dB) Q (Bandwidth) Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 71 Press the front panel’s [VOX] button. Press the FH-2 [F1(CH-1)] ~ [F4(CH-4)] button, depending on which memory register’s message you wish to transmit. If you hit the key again during playback, the message will be terminated. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 72 Press the front panel’s [VOX] button. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key, depending on which memory register’s message you wish to transmit. If you hit the key again during playback, the message will be terminated. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 73 Rotate the [CLAR] knob to set the desired transmitter offset. A maximum split of ±9.99 kHz may be set. To exit from TX Clarifier operation, press the [TX CLAR] button once more. The “TX” icon will disappear from the Multi-Display Window. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 74 Set the Sub (VFO-B) frequency. Now press the [SPLIT] button. The front panel switch/LEDs will look like this: Main (VFO-A) [RX] switch “ON” (LED glows Green) [TX] switch “OFF” (LED Off) Sub (VFO-B) [RX] switch “OFF” (LED Off) Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 75 Sub (VFO-B), compared to the Main (VFO-A) frequency. Start with regular transceiver operation on the Main (VFO-A) band. MAIN (VFO-A) [RX] switch “ON” (LED glows Green) [TX] switch “ON” (LED glows Red) SUB (VFO-B) Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 76 The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT-2000 include operation using both an electronic keyer paddle and a “straight key” or emulation thereof, as is provided by a computer-based keying device. Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key emulation) Operation Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 77 [MONI] knob for a comfortable listening level on the CW sidetone. If you set the [VOX] and [BK-IN] buttons to Off, you may practice your sending without having the signal go out over the air (sidetone only). Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 78 CW Reverse. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired operating frequency. Press the [KEYER] button. “KEYER” icon will appear in the display, confirming that the built-in Electronic Keyer is now active. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 79 The Menu may be used to adjust the Weight for the built-in Electronic Keyer. The default weighting is 3:1 (a dash is three times longer than a dot or space). Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 80 CW carrier signal, to the tone pitch you prefer to listen to. The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may also be moved so you can adjust your Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 81 The displayed frequency, on CW, normally reflects the “zero beat” frequency of your offset carrier. That is, if you were to listen on USB on 14.100.00 MHz to a signal with a 700 Hz offset, the “zero beat” frequency of that CW carrier would be Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 82 CW Reverse is engaged. CW Delay Time Setting During semi-break-in (not QSK) operation, the hang time of the transmitter, after you have finished sending, may be adjusted to a comfortable value consistent with your Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 83 Two techniques for message storage are available: you may either send the desired message contents using your keyer paddle (“Message Memory”), or you may input the text characters using the Main Dial Tuning knob and [SUB VFO-B] knobs (“Text Memory”). Message Memory Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 84 Press the [F5(MEM)] button once more at the end of your message. Up to 50 characters may be stored among the five memories. Note: you must exercise care in sending to ensure that the spaces between letters Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 85 This technique is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured. Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K} (20 characters) Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 86 Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the last correct letter in the message. Now rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the “}” character; everything after the “}” character will be deleted. Checking the CW Memory Contents Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 87 You may also utilize the CW message capability of the FT-2000 from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad which plugging into the rear panel’s REM jack. Message Memory Five memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters total are provided (using the Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 88 For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we recommend you set Menu item “051 A1A F-TYPE” and/or “053 A1A R-TYPE” to “ACS” (Automatic Character Spacing) while you are programming the keyer memories. Checking the CW Memory Contents Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 89 023 tEy CW MEM4 024 tEy CW MEM5 Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to set the selected Memory Register to “tyP1.” Press and hold in the [MENU] button for two seconds to save the new settings and exit. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 90 “Message Memory technique” on a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting is set to “tyP2”). Decrementing the Contest Number Press the FH-2’s [DEC] key momentarily, you may reduce the current Contest Number Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 91 “tn.” For encode/decode operation, choose “ts” instead. The available choices are “OFF” “ts” “OFF.” “tn” Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the desired CTCSS Tone to be used. A total Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 92 “1 Hz” frequency digit, a small “d” will indicate that the Tone Decoder is engaged. Memory Operation Convenient Memory functions The FT-2000 contains ninety-nine regular memories, labeled “01” through “99,” nine special programmed limit memory pairs, labeled “P-1L/1U” through “P-9L/9U,” and Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 93 Main (VFO-A) band have been written to the currently-available QMB memory. If you repeatedly press the [QMB(STO)] button, the QMB memories will be written in the following order: C-2 C-1. Once all five QMB memories have data on them, previous data (starting with channel Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 94 Group Memory “OFF” Group Memory “ON” 01 ~ 19 1-01 ~ 1-19 20 ~ 39 2-01 ~ 2-20 40 ~ 59 3-01 ~ 3-20 60 ~ 79 4-01 ~ 4-20 80 ~ 99 5-01 ~ 5-20 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 95 Sub band (VFO-B) display field. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the memory channel onto which you wish Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 96 Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select other memory channels. To exit from the Memory Check mode, press the [A>M] button momentarily once more. Advice: While the Memory Check function is engaged, the memory channel number will Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 97 If it is, press the [A/B] switch to make it go out, then press the [M CH] button again. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select the memory channel the contents of which you wish to transfer to the Main band (VFO-A). Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 98 VFO and Memory Scanning You may scan wither the VFO or the memories of the FT-2000, and the radio will halt the scan on any station with a signal strong enough to open the receiver’s squelch. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 99 If the incoming signal disappears, scanning will resume in about five seconds. To cancel the scanning, press the microphone’s [UP] or [DOWN] key momentarily. Advice: During Memory Group operation, only the channels within the current Memory Group will be scanned. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 100 [SUB VFO-B] knob is not illuminated. If it is, press the [A/B] button to make it go out, then press the [M CH] button again. Rotate the [SUB VFO-B] knob to select memory channel “P1L or “P1U.” Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 101 Menu, to configure your radio for the data mode to be used. Menu item Setup 066 dAtA OUT LVL 069 dAtA PKTDISP 0 Hz 070 dAtA PKT SFT 1000 Hz Basic Setup Press the [PKT] button. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 102 Fixed level, does not respond to setting of [AF GAIN] or [SQL] knob. Output Level: 700 mVp-p max. Output Impedance: 10 k-Ohms Menu Mode The Menu system of the FT-2000 provides extensive customization capability, so you Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 103 Function: Sets the hang time of the AGC peak voltage for the AGC FAST mode of the Main band (VFO-A) receiver. Available Values: 0 ~ 2000 msec (20 msec/step) Default Setting: 0 msec 003 AGc MID DLY Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 104 (DMU-2000) is connected. Available Values: bL1/bL2/bL3/ub1/ub2 bL1: COOL BLUE bL2: CONTRAST BLUE bL3: FLASH WHITE ub1: CONTRAST UMBER ub2: UMBER Default Setting: bL1 (COOL BLUE) Advice: If the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not connected, this Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 105 Default Setting: 0 ° Advice: If the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not connected, this adjustment has no effect. 013 diSP RTR ADJ Function: Adjusts the indicator needle precisely to the starting point set in menu item Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 106 Function: Sets the interval time between repeats of the beacon message. Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 255 sec Default Setting: OFF 018 tEy NUM STL Function: Selects the Contest Number “Cut” format for imbedded contest number. Available Values: 1290/AunO/Aunt/A2nO/A2nt/12nO/12nt Default Setting: 1290 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 107 DMU-2000 Data Management Unit). tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. 023 tEy CW MEM4 Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message register 4. Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 Default Setting: tyP2 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 108 Function: Sets the transceiver’s computer-interface circuitry for the CAT baud rate to be used. Available Values: 4800/9600/192H(19200)/384H (38400) bps Default Setting: 4800 bps 028 GEnE CAT TOT Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time for the CAT command input. Available Values: 10/100/1000/3000 msec Default Setting: 10 msec Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 109 If you connect a 430 MHz transverter to the radio, set this menu to “30” (the “100 MHz” digits are hidden on this radio). 034 GEnE µT DIAL Function: Select the µ-TUNE mode. Available Values: StP1/ StP2/OFF Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 110 Available Values: On/OFF Default Setting: On 038 GEnE SCN RSM Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode. Available Values: CAr/5SEc Default Setting: 5SEc CAr: The scanner will hold until the signal disappears, then will resume after one second. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 111 Function: Set the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF filter at the USB mode. –1000 ~ +1000 Hz Available Values: Default Setting: 0 Hz 043 S-iF CWL SFT Function: Set the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF filter at the Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 112 048 S-iF PKT-USB Function: Set the center frequency of the Sub band (VFO-B) receiver’s IF filter at the Packet (USB) mode. –1000 ~ +1000 Hz Available Values: Default Setting: 0 Hz MODE-AM Group 049 A3E MICGAIN Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 113 Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character Spacing) enabled. 052 A1A F-REV Function: Selects the keyer paddle’s wiring configuration of the KEY jack on the front panel. Available Values: nor/rEU Default Setting: nor nor: Tip = Dot, Ring = Dash, Shaft = Ground Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 114 Note: This feature allows you to move someone from SSB to CW without having to change modes on the front panel. 056 A1A BFO Function: Sets the CW carrier oscillator injection side for the CW mode. Available Values: USb/LSb/Auto Default Setting: USb Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 115 OFSt (Pitch Offset): This frequency display reflects the added BFO offset. 061 A1A PC KYNG Function: Enables/disables CW keying from the “DATA IN” terminal on the rear panel’s PACKET jack while operating on the CW mode. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 116 Available Values: nAin (Main)/Sub (Sub) Default Setting: nAin (Main) 066 dAtA OUT LVL Function: Sets the AFSK data output level at the output port (pin 4) of the PACKET jack. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default Setting: 50 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 117 Default Setting: Frnt Frnt (FRONT): Selects the microphone connected to the front panel’s MIC jack while using the FM mode. dAtA: Selects the microphone connected to pin 1 of the PACKET Jack while using the FM mode. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 118 Available Values: nAin (Main)/Sub (Sub) Default Setting: nAin (Main) 078 ryyt OUT LEL Function: Sets the FSK RTTY data output level at the output port (pin 1) of the RTTY jack. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default Setting: 50 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 119 Available Values: 1-30/1-29/2-28/3-27/4-26/3000 1-30: 50-3000(Hz) 1-29: 100-2900(Hz) 2-28: 200-2800(Hz) 3-27: 300-2700(Hz) 4-26: 400-2600(Hz) 3000: 3000WB Default Setting: 3-27 (300-2700 Hz) 083 A3J LSB CAR Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the Main band’s (VFO-A) LSB mode. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 120 Audio from the Main (VFO-A) receiver is heard only in the left ear, and Sub (VFO-B) receiver audio solely in the right ear. Con1 (COMBINE 1): Audio from both Main (VFO-A) and Sub (VFO-B) receivers can Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 121 Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for the CW mode. Available Values: StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) Default Setting: nEd (MEDIUM) 094 rdSP CW NARR Function: Selects the passband of the DSP filter for the CW “Narrow” mode. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 122 Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for the RTTY mode. Available Values: StP(STEEP)/nEd(MEDIUM)/GEnt(GENTLE) Default Setting: nEd (MEDIUM) 100 rdSP RTY NAR Function: Selects the passband of the DSP filter for the RTTY “Narrow” mode. Available Values: 25/50/100/200/300/400 Hz Default Setting: 300 Hz Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 123 80 m amateur band. Available Values: 3.400 - 3.999 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: 3.500 MHz 106 SCP 5.2 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 124 15 m amateur band. Available Values: (2)0.900 - (2)1.449 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: (2)1.000 MHz 112 SCP 24.8 FI Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 125 Tuning according to the steps determined via menu item “115 tun DIALSTEP.” 117 tun MHz SEL Function: Selects the tuning steps for the [SUB VFO-B] knob when the [MHz] button is pressed. Available Values: 1/0.1 MHz Default Setting: 1 MHz Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 126 Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 700 Hz (100 Hz/step) Default Setting: OFF OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to factory defaults (flat). 100 ~ 700: You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at this selected audio Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 127 Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the middle range of the parametric microphone equalizer. Available Values: 1 ~ 10 Default Setting: 10 128 tUAd EQ3 FRQ Function: Selects the center frequency of the high range for the parametric microphone Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 128 ALL: The [RF PWR] knob is enabled on all modes. CAr: The [RF PWR] knob is enabled in all modes except SSB. In this configuration, the SSB output power will be set to maximum, regardless of the [RF PWR] knob’s position. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 129 (after 1 minute @14 °F ~ +122 °F [–10 °C ~ +50 °C]) Operating Temperature Range: 14 °F ~ +122 °F (–10 °C ~ +50 °C) Emission Modes: A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB, USB), F3E (FM), Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 130 Microphone Impedance: 600 Ohm (200 to 10 kOhm) Receiver Circuit Type: Main (VFO-A); Triple-conversion superheterodyne Sub (VFO-B); Double-conversion superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies: Main (VFO-A); 69.450 MHz/450 kHz/30 kHz (24 kHz for AM/FM), Sub (VFO-B); 40.455 MHz/455 kHz Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 131 70 dB or better (160 - 10m Amateur bands) 60 dB or better (6m Amateur band) Maximum Audio Output: 2.5 W into 4 Ohm with 10% THD Audio Output Impedance: 4 to 8 Ohm (4 Ohm: nominal) Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 132 FT-2000 Operating Manual Conducted Radiation: Less than 2 nW Specifications are subject to change, in the interest of technical improvement, without notice or obligation, and are guaranteed only within the amateur bands. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
  • Page 133 Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. DECLARATION BY MANUFACTURER The scanner receiver is not a digital scanner and is incapable of being converted or modified to a digital scanner receiver by any user. Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

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