Yaesu FT DX 3000 Operating Manual

Yaesu FT DX 3000 Operating Manual

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YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
Tennozu Parkside Building
2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan
YAESU USA
6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
YAESU HK
Unit 2002, 20/F, 9 Chong Yip Street,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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  • Page 1 HF/50 MH ransceiver 3000 peraTing anual YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Tennozu Parkside Building 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan YAESU USA 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU UK Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
  • Page 2 . . . bout AnuAl The FT 3000 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfa- miliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efficiency from your FT 3000, 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.
  • Page 3: General Description

    Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur Frequency setup is straightforward on the FT 3000. transceiver! If this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equipment Enter frequency directly for both VFO-A and VFO-B. is already the backbone of your station, rest assured Separate keys are available for band selection.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    able OF OnTenTs General Description ............. 1 Interference Rejection ..........44 Accessories & Options ..........4 P.BACK (Audio Playback) from Supplied Accessories ..........4 VFO-A Receiver ..44 Available Options ............. 5 Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) ... 45 Before You Begin ............
  • Page 5 able OF OnTenTs CW Mode Operation ..........76 Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency: Setup for Straight Key 5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) ..99 VFO and Memory Scanning ........100 (and Straight Key emulation) Operation ..76 Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ....... 77 VFO Scanning ............
  • Page 6: Accessories & Options

    & O ccessOries pTiOns upplied cceSSorieS Hand Microphone ( MH-31 1 pc A07890001 Remote Control Keypad ( FH-2 ) 1 pc AAF22X001 DC Power Cord 1 pc T9025225 Spare Fuse (25A) 1 pc Q0000074 RCA Plug 2 pcs P0091365 Operating Manual 1 pc Warranty Card 1 pc...
  • Page 7: Available Options

    & O ccessOries pTiOns vAilAble ptionS MD-200 Ultra-High-Fidelity Desktop Microphone Desktop Microphone MD-100 YH-77STA Lightweight Stereo Headphone Linear Amplifier/AC Power Supply VL-1000/VP-1000 RF µTuning Kit A For 160 m Band RF µTuning Kit B For 80/40 m Bands For 30/20 m Bands RF µTuning Kit C FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner...
  • Page 8: Extending The Front Feet

    eFOre egin xtending the ront To elevate the front panel for easy viewing, the front left and right feet on the case bottom may be extended.  Pull the front legs outward from the bottom panel.  Rotate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in the extended position.
  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    eFOre egin eSetting the icroproceSSor eSetting eMorieS Use this procedure to reset (clear) the previously stored Memory channels, without affecting any configuration changes you may have made to the Menu settings. 1. Press the front panel’s [ POWER ] switch to turn the transceiver off.
  • Page 10: Antenna Considerations

    nsTallaTiOn anD nTercOnnecTiOns ntennA onSiderAtionS The FT 3000 is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired op- erating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, if the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1, the transceiver’s Automatic Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value.
  • Page 11: Installation And Interconnections

    nsTallaTiOn anD nTercOnnecTiOns rounding The FT 3000 transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maxi- mum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency in a number of ways: ...
  • Page 12: Connection Of Antenna And Power Cables

    nsTallaTiOn anD nTercOnnecTiOns onnection oF ntennA And ower AbleS Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as well as the DC power cable. The DC power connector for the FT 3000 must only be connected to a DC source providing 13.8 Volts DC (±10 %), and capable of at least 23 Amperes of current.
  • Page 13: Connection Of Microphone And Headphone

    nsTallaTiOn anD nTercOnnecTiOns onnection oF icrophone And eAdphone 30 00 O Page 11 peraTing anual...
  • Page 14: Key, Keyer, And Computer-Driven Keying

    nsTallaTiOn anD nTercOnnecTiOns eyer oMputer riven eying nterconnectionS The FT 3000 includes many features for the CW operator. These functions will be detailed in the “Operation” section later. Besides the built-in Electronic Keyer, two key jacks are provided, one on the front and one on the rear panel, for convenient connection to keying devices.
  • Page 15: Vl-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections

    nstallatIon and nterconnectIons VL-1000 L inear mpLifier nterconnections Be sure that both the FT 3000 and VL-1000 are turned off, and then follow the installation recommendations con- tained in the illustration.  Please refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation. ...
  • Page 16: Interfacing To Other Linear Amplifiers

    nsTallaTiOn anD nTercOnnecTiOns nterFAcing to ther ineAr MpliFierS EXT ALC TX GND MportAnt  The TX GND OUT pin (pin 2) of the LINEAR jack  Do not exceed the maximum voltage or current rat- is a transistor “open collector” circuit. It is capable of ings for the “TX GND OUT”...
  • Page 17: Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams

    OnnecTOr inOuT iagraMs 30 00 O Page 15 peraTing anual...
  • Page 18: Front Panel Controls & Switches

    & s rOnT anel OnTrOls wiTChes [ POWER ] Switch When the Automatic Antenna Tuner is tuning itself, Press and hold in this switch for one second to turn a signal is being transmitted. Therefore, be certain the transceiver on. Similarly, press and hold in this that an antenna or dummy load is connected to the switch for one second to turn the transceiver off. selected antenna jack before pressing and holding in [ TUNE ] Switch the [ TUNE ] switch to start antenna tuning.
  • Page 19: Microphone Connector

    This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone uti- [ NB ] Switch lizing a traditional YAESU HF transceiver pinout. This button turns the IF Noise Blanker on and off. [ ANT ] Switch Press this button momentarily to reduce short-dura- Pressing this switch selects the ANT 1, ANT 2 or tion pulse noise.
  • Page 20 & s rOnT anel OnTrOls wiTChes [ MIC/SPEED ] Knob [ PROC/CAR ] Knob PROC This knob adjusts the microphone input level for This knob adjusts the compression (input) level (non-processed) SSB transmission. of the transmitter RF speech processor in the SSB The display will show the relative microphone gain mode.
  • Page 21 & s ront anel ontrols witChes [ NOTCH ] [ BK-IN ] Switch Switch Pressing this button allows you to adjust the center This button turns the CW break-in capability on and frequency of the IF Notch filter using the [ NOTCH ] off.
  • Page 22 & s rOnT anel OnTrOls wiTChes [ SCOPE ] Switch [ SELECT ] Switch Press this button momentarily to switch between This button is used to select the Menu system. the MENU, the Scope, the Scope + AF-FFT, and [  ] Switch the Scope Memory (when there is memory) screens. These buttons permit selection of the Menu items Press and hold this button for more than one second and settings.
  • Page 23 & s rOnT anel OnTrOls wiTChes [( VFO-A ) RX ] Indicator/Switch [ NAR ] ( Narrow ) Switch Press this button to activate receive on the VFO-A This button is used to set the DSP (digital) IF filters frequency. The LED inside the button will glow to Narrow bandwidth. green when the transceiver is receiving on the VFO- dvice You may adjust the bandwidth using the [ WIDTH ] A frequency.
  • Page 24 & s rOnT anel OnTrOls wiTChes [( VFO-B ) RX ] Indicator/Switch Main Tuning Dial Knob This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of This button switches the receiving frequency to VFO-A. Clockwise rotation of this knob increases VFO-B, the green LED imbedded within the but- the frequency. Default tuning increments are 10 Hz ton will light. When the transceiver is receiving the (CW, SSB), 50 Hz (RTTY/DATA), 100 Hz (AM/...
  • Page 25 & s rOnT anel OnTrOls wiTChes [ A B ] Switch [ A M ] Switch   Press this button momentarily to transfer the fre- Pressing this button momentarily, displays the con- quency or memory channel data, from VFO-A to tents of the currently-selected memory channel for VFO-B, overwriting any previous contents in VFO- 10 seconds.
  • Page 26 & s rOnT anel OnTrOls wiTChes [ BAND ] Keys [ MODE ] Switch These keys allow one-touch selection of the desired This button selects the operating mode. The selec- Amateur band (1.8 ~ 50 MHz). tions available are: The keys may also be used for direct entry of a de- LSB à CW (USB) à RTTY (LSB) à sired operating frequency during VFO operation. à DATA (LSB) à AM à LSB à [ RX CLAR ] Switch Repeated presses of this button steps through the available selections.
  • Page 27: Clar/Vfo-B ] Knob

    & s rOnT anel OnTrOls wiTChes [ CLAR/VFO-B ] Knob This knob usually tunes the Clarifier offset frequency up to ±9.995 kHz. Additionally, it is used to adjust the functions selected with three buttons located around the knob. uNctioN ffect witch [( VFO-B ) RX ] Rotate the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob to adjust the VFO-B frequency, in the same step as the Main Tuning Dial knob.
  • Page 28: Display Indications

    isplay nDiCaTiOns S/PO Configuration Indicators On receive, this indicates the received signal strength TUNER from S-0 to S-9+60dB. This indicator appears when the internal Automatic On transmit, it indicates the RF Power Output, from Antenna Tuner is activated. 0 to 150 Watts. This indicator appears when the automatic voice- dvice The S and PO meter types can be changed to ANA- actuated transmitter switches in the SSB, AM, and LOG or BAR type via Menu item “011 METER FM modes. PROC TYPE SELECT”. The S and PO meters can be set to the Peak-hold This indicator appears whenever the DSP Speech function (BAR type only) via Menu item “012 BAR Processor is activated.
  • Page 29 isplay nDiCaTiOns [ VOX ] (see page 72) [ DNR ] (see page 57) This is the ON or OFF indicator for the automatic This indicator turns the Main band (VFO-A) re- voice-actuated transmitter switching in the SSB, ceiver’s Digital Noise Reduction circuit on and off. AM, and FM modes. The controls affecting VOX Adjustment of the Noise Reduction level is accom- plished via the Menu item “110 DNR LEVEL”.
  • Page 30 isplay nDiCaTiOns [ FAST ] Indicator This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial knob’s tuning rate is set to “fast”. [ LOCK ] Indicator This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial knob is locked. Frequency Display This is the frequency display. LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, DATA Displays the current operating mode. Press and hold in the [ MODE ] button in the indi- vidual operating modes for approx. one second to switch between modes as follows: LSB ó...
  • Page 31: Rear Panel

    anel ANT 1/2/3 Jacks PTT Jack Connect your main antenna(s) here, using type-M This RCA input jack may be used to provide manual (PL-259) connectors and coaxial feed lines. The in- transmitter activation using a footswitch or other ternal antenna tuner affects only the antenna(s) con- switching device. Its function is identical to the [ MOX ] button on the front panel. The same line is nected here, and only during transmission.
  • Page 32 CPU is provided for control functions such as con- PGM-SW Switch test memory keying, plus frequency and function This slide switch is used for updating the transceiver control. firmware. The update software and instructions are available for download from the YAESU website EXT SPKR Jack (http://www.yaesu.com/). This 3.5-mm, 2-contact, gold-plated jack provides Page 30 30 00 O peraTing...
  • Page 33: Switches

    Fh-2 s wiTChes The supplied Remote Control Keypad FH-2 can be used to control the voice memory capability for the SSB/AM/FM modes, and the contest memory keyer for the CW mode, and the text memory for the RTTY/DATA modes. You can also play-back up to 15 seconds of incoming received audio, for verification of a missed callsign or other purposes. Some specific capabilities of the FH-2 are: m On SSB/AM/FM modes, five channels of storage and playback of voice memory (20 seconds each), using your own voice for recording (see page 70). m On CW mode, the FH-2 provides storage and recall of CW messages for repetitive CQ and contest automatic number transmissions (see page 84). m On RTTY/DATA mode, the FH-2 provides storage and recall of TEXT messages for repetitive CQ transmissions (see page 105, 107). m Play-back of the last 15 seconds of incoming receiver audio (see page 44). [ 1 ] , [ 2 ] , [ 3 ] , [ 4 ] , [ 5 ] Switches [ P/B ] Switch These buttons work as the Voice Memory and CW This button is used for playing back the last 15...
  • Page 34: Basic Operation: Receiving On Amateur Bands

    asic peraTiOn eceiving On MaTeur anDs Before turning on the main power, please verify the following items once more.  Have you made all ground connections securely? See page 9 for details.  Do you have your antenna(s) connected to the rear-panel Antenna jack(s)? See page 10 for details. ...
  • Page 35 asic peraTiOn eceiving On MaTeur anDs Here is the typical start-up procedure for normal operation: [ POWER ] Switch [ BAND ] Button [ ANT ] Switch [ VFO-A ( RX )] Button [ AF GAIN ] Knob [ MODE ] Button Main Tuning Dial Knob 6.
  • Page 36 asic peraTiOn eceiving On MaTeur anDs 8. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the desired oper- 9. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to tune around the ating mode. band, and begin normal operation. Repeated presses of the [ MODE ] button step through the available se- lections.
  • Page 37: Operation On 60-Meter (5 Mhz) Band (U.s And U.k. Version Only)

    asic peraTiOn eceiving On MaTeur anDs ( 5 MH 60-M ANd ( u.S. peRAtioN oN eteR u.K. veRSioN oNly The recently-released 60-meter band is covered, in the FT 3000, by fixed memory channels. These channels are set to USB or CW, and they appear between the “last” PMS channel (“P9U”) and the first “regular” memory channel (Channel 1.
  • Page 38: Clar (Clarifier) Operation

    asic peraTiOn eceiving On MaTeur anDs clAR ( c lARiFieR peRAtioN The [ RX CLAR ] , [ TX CLAR ] , [ CLEAR ] buttons and [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob are used to offset the receive frequency, the transmit frequency, or both, from their settings on the VFO-A frequency. Four small numbers on the Multi-Display Window show the current Clarifier offset.
  • Page 39: Lock

    asic peraTiOn eceiving On MaTeur anDs LOCK You may lock the setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob (for VFO-A frequency tuning) and the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob (for VFO-B frequency tuning), to prevent accidental frequency change. Main Tuning Dial knob Lock [TX CLAR( LOCK) ] Button To lock the Main Tuning Dial knob, press the [( VFO-A ) RX ] Indicator/Switch to illuminate the imbedded green...
  • Page 40: Convenience Features

    Onvenience eaTures vFo-b SiNg tHe Main Tuning Dial Knob VFO-B operates similar to VFO-A. However, the B ] Button  [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob selects the frequency for VFO-B (See box below for tuning rate). The two VFOs make simple transmit/receive split frequency operation pos- sible.
  • Page 41: Band Stack Operation

    Onvenience eaTures tAcK peRAtioN The FT 3000 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, that permits you to store up to three favorite fre- quencies and modes onto each band’s VFO register. For example, you may store one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and USB, then recall these VFOs by successive, momentary presses of the [ 14 ] MHz band button.
  • Page 42: Scope

    Onvenience eaTures Scope This function displays a convenient spectrum scope for monitoring the band conditions in real time. Both strong and weak signals can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner on the TFT screen. You can switch the spectrum scope information between VFO-B and VFO-A in an instant.
  • Page 43 Onvenience eaTures Scope FIX mode 1. Switch the operation mode to “FIX mode”. See “Switching Between CENTER/FIX Modes” on Sending Frequency Receiving Frequency the previous page. 2. Press the [ SCOPE ] button momentarily to display the scope.  The frequency set in Menu Mode is displayed at the leftmost start point on the screen.
  • Page 44: Rotator Control Functions

    When using a YAESU model G-800DXA, G-1000DXA, G-2800DXA Antenna Rotator (not supplied), it is possible to control it from the front panel of the FT 3000. 1. Press and hold in the [ ENT ] button (one of the [ BAND ] key switches) for one second.
  • Page 45: More Frequency Navigation Techniques

    Onvenience eaTures ReQueNcy AvigAtioN ecHNiQueS Using the [ UP ] / [ DWN ] buttons of the Keyboard Frequency Entry The Operating frequency may be entered directly into supplied MH-31 Hand Microphone the current VFO, using the front panel [ BAND ] key but- The [ UP ] / [ DWN ] buttons on the supplied MH-31 tons.
  • Page 46: Vfo-A Receiver

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn p.bAcK ( A vFo-A R udio lAybAcK FRoM eceiveR When Audio Playback is engaged by the operator, the FT 3000 begins automatically recording the last 15 seconds of incoming receiver audio on VFO-A. Recording is controlled with the supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, plugged into the rear panel REMOTE jack.
  • Page 47: Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram)

    nterference ejectIon eceiveR peRatiOn ROnt lOck iagRam The FT 3000 includes a wide range of special features to suppress the many types of interference that may be encoun- tered on the HF bands. However, real world interference conditions are constantly changing, so optimum setting of the controls is somewhat of an art, requiring familiarity with the types of interference and the subtle effects of some of the controls.
  • Page 48: Interference Rejection

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn When extremely strong local signals or high noise degrades reception, you can use the [ ATT ] button to insert 6, 12, or 18-dB of RF attenuation in front of the RF amplifier. 1. Press the [ ATT ] button several times to set the de- [ ATT ] Button sired attenuation level, per the chart below.
  • Page 49: Μ-Tune Filter

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn µ-t RF µ t ilteR eQuiReS tHe optioNAl uNiNg The RF µTuning Kit provides ultra-sharp RF selectivity for the front end of the transceiver. Very high Q is made pos- sible by the narrow-band design. Three RF µTuning Kits are available. The MTU-160 covers the 1.8 MHz band. The MTU-80/40 covers the 3.5 and 7 MHz bands.
  • Page 50 nTerFerence ejecTiOn µ-t RF µ t ilteR eQuiReS tHe optioNAl uNiNg  As you tune around on an amateur band with μ-Tune engaged, the microprocessor automatically commands the step- per motor driving the toroid core to center the filter on the current operating frequency. However, you may use the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob to skew the filter response to one side or the other of the operating frequency, to deal with heavy interference on one side.
  • Page 51: Ipo (Intercept Point Optimization)

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn ipo ( i NteRcept oiNt ptiMizAtioN The IPO feature allows the operator to optimize the characteristics of the receiver front end, depending on the current noise level and the strength of incoming signals. Press the [ IPO ] button repeatedly, to set the desired [ IPO ] Button characteristic of the receiver front end, according to the chart below.
  • Page 52: R.flt (Roofing Filters)

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn R.Flt ( R ooFiNg ilteRS Narrow-band Roofing Filters of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, 3 kHz, 600 Hz, and 300 Hz (requires optional XF-127CN CW Narrow Filter) bandwidths are provided in the first IF, right after the first mixer. These filters provide protection for the 2nd mix- er, DSP, and other circuitry that follow and can dramatically improve reception on a very crowded band (during a con- test, etc.).
  • Page 53: If Noise Blanker (Nb) Operation

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn ( Nb ) o iF N oiSe lANKeR peRAtioN The FT 3000 includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive igni- tion systems. 1. Press the [ NB ] button briefly to reduce short dura- [ NB ] Button tion pulse noise such as from switching transients, automobile ignitions and power lines.
  • Page 54: Contour Control Operation

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn coNtouR c oNtRol peRAtioN The Contour filter system provides a gentle perturbation of the IF filter passband. The Contour is set to either suppress, or boost specific frequency components, and thus enhances the sound and readability of a received signal. 1.
  • Page 55: If Shift Operation

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn ( SSb/cw/Rtty/pKt/AM M iF SHiFt o peRAtioN odeS IF SHIFT allows you to move the DSP filter passband higher or lower, without changing the pitch of the incoming sig- nal, and thus reduces or eliminates interference. Because the carrier tuning frequency is not varied, there is no need to re-tune the operating frequency to eliminate the interference.
  • Page 56: Width (If Dsp Bandwidth) Tuning

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn widtH ( iF dSp b ( SSb/cw/Rtty/pKt M ANdwidtH uNiNg odeS The IF WIDTH tuning system allows you to vary the width of the DSP IF passband, to reduce or eliminate interference. Moreover, the bandwidth may actually be expanded from its default setting, should you wish to enhance incoming sig- nal fidelity when interference on the band is low.
  • Page 57: Narrow (Nar) One-Touch If Filter Selection

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn NARRow ( NAR ) o iF F oucH ilteR electioN Pressing the [ NAR ] button provides one-touch, mode-specific, selection of a narrow IF DSP filter setting that does not require resetting the [ WIDTH ] knob. Pressing the [ NAR ] button once more returns the band- width control to the WITDH/SHIFT system.
  • Page 58: If Notch Filter Operation

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn ( SSb/cw/Rtty/dAtA/AM M iF NotcH F ilteR peRAtioN odeS The IF NOTCH filter is a highly effective system that allows you to slice out an interfering beat note or other carrier signal from inside the receiver passband. 1. Press the [ NOTCH ] button to activate the Notch fil- ter.
  • Page 59: Digital Notch Filter (Dnf) Operation

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn ( dNF ) o NotcH F igitAl ilteR peRAtioN The Digital NOTCH Filter (DNF) is an effective beat-canceling filter that can null out a number of interfering beat notes inside the receiver passband. Because this is an Auto-Notch feature, there is no adjustment knob associated with this fil- ter.
  • Page 60: Rf Gain (Ssb/Cw/Am Modes)

    nTerFerence ejecTiOn ( SSb/cw/AM M RF g odeS The RF Gain control provides manual adjustment of the gain levels for the receiver RF and IF stages, to account for noise and signal strength conditions at the moment. 1. The [ RF/SQL ] knob should, initially, be rotated to the fully clockwise position.
  • Page 61: Tools For Comfortable And Effective Reception

    OOls FOr OMFOrTaBle anD FFecTive ecepTiOn ( SSb udio itcH oNtRol Mode The FT 3000 permits adjustment of the receiver audio response by shifting the carrier point during SSB operation. 1. Press the [ MENU ] button to enter the Menu mode. [ SELECT ] Knob 2.
  • Page 62: Agc (Automatic Gain Control)

    OOls FOr OMFOrTaBle anD FFecTive ecepTiOn Agc ( A utoMAtic oNtRol The AGC system is designed to help compensate for fading and other propagation effects. The AGC characteristics can be individually set for each operating mode. The basic objective of AGC is to maintain a constant audio output level once a certain minimum threshold of signal strength is achieved.
  • Page 63 OOls FOr OMFOrTaBle anD FFecTive ecepTiOn djuStAble eceiveR udio ilteR The FT 3000 includes an adjustable receiver audio filter, that provides precise, independent control of the low; and upper audio ranges. 1. Press the [ MENU ] button to enter the Menu mode. [ SELECT ] Knob 2.
  • Page 64: Ssb/Am Mode Transmission

    SSB/aM M ranSMiSSiOn [ POWER ] Switch [ BAND ] Buttons [ VFO-A ( RX )] Button [ MIC ] Knob [ MODE ] Button Main Tuning Dial Knob 1. Press the [ BAND ] button corre- 5. Adjust the microphone amplifier gain to match the microphone and your voice level: Press the [ p/q/ sponding to the Amateur band on t/u ] buttons to select the “METER”, then press the...
  • Page 65 SSB/aM M ranSMiSSiOn  Four techniques for exercising Transmit/Receive dvice  ALC meter deflection may be caused by excessive control are provided on the FT 3000. You may drive power, but also by reflected power detected in choose the technique(s) that best suit your operating the antenna system. If the impedance presented to needs: the transceiver is other than 50 Ohms, ALC meter ac- ...
  • Page 66 Sing The uTOMaTic nTenna uner The Automatic Antenna Tuner (hereinafter referred to as the “ATU”) built into each FT 3000 is designed to ensure a 50-Ohm load for the final amplifier stage of the transmitter. We recommend that the ATU be used whenever you operate on the FT 3000. dvice  Because the ATU of the FT 3000 is located inside the station, it only adjusts the impedance presented to the trans- ceiver at the station end of your coaxial cable feedline. It does not “tune” the SWR at the antenna feed point itself. When designing and building your antenna system, we recommend that every effort be made to ensure a low SWR at the antenna feed point.  The ATU of the FT 3000 includes 100 memories for tuning data. Eleven of these memories are allocated, one per Amateur band, so that each band has at least one setting preset for use on that band. The remaining 89 memories are reserved for the 89 most-recent tuning points, for quick frequency change without the need to retune the ATU.  The ATU in the FT 3000 is designed to match impedances within the range of 16.5 Ohms to 150 Ohms, cor- responding to an SWR of 3:1 or less on the 160 through 6 meter amateur bands. Accordingly, simple non-resonant whip antennas, along with random-length wires and the “G5RV” antenna (on most bands) may not be within the im- pedance matching range of the ATU.
  • Page 67: Atu Operation

    Sing The uTOMaTic nTenna uner ATU O bOUT perATiOn Figure 1 depicts a situation where normal tuning via the ATU has been successfully completed, and the tuning data has been stored in the ATU memory. The antenna system as seen by the transmitter is shown. In Figure 2, the operator has changed frequency, and the “HI-SWR” icon has appeared. The operator presses and holds in the [ TUNE ] button for two seconds to begin impedance matching using the ATU. If a high SWR condition exists (above 3:1), corrective action must be taken in the antenna system to bring the imped- ance closer to 50 Ohms. The ATU will refuse to memorize settings on frequencies where the SWR exceeds 3:1. A High SWR may indicate a mechanical failure in the feed system, and can lead to the generation of spurious signals causing TVI, etc. Feed Point SWR Frequency SWR after ATU Tuning igUre The “HI-SWR” icon appears on the didplay when you transmit on the frequency Memorized ATU Tuning SWR: 3.0 Retuned Setting...
  • Page 68: Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality

    nhancing ranSMiT ignal ualiTy ( ssb/Am/Fm ArAmeTric icrOphOne QUAlizer mOde The FT 3000 includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer that provides precise, independent con- trol over the low, mid and treble ranges in your voice waveform. You may utilize one group of settings when the speech processor is off and an alternate group of settings when the speech processor is on. The speech processor feature is de- scribed in the next chapter. Uick OinT The Parametric Equalizer is a unique technique for adjusting the signal quality. The three audio ranges may be adjusted so precisely, it is possible to craft an audio response that provides a natural and pleasant sound that you may not have ever experienced before. Alternately, the effective “talk power” can be significantly enhanced. The aspects of configuration that you may adjust on the Parametric Equalizer are: 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 applied may be adjusted. Setup of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer 1. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack. [ MENU ] Button [ SELECT ] Button 2. Set the RF output power to minimum value via Menu item “177 TX MAX POWER”, so you will not cause interference to other users while making ad-...
  • Page 69 nhancing ranSMiT ignal ualiTy ( ssb/Am/Fm ArAmeTric icrOphOne QUAlizer mOde Activating the Parametric Microphone Equalizer 1. Adjust the [ MIC/SPEED ] knob, as described on [ SELECT ] Button page 62. 2. Press the [ p/q/t/u ] button to select the “MIC SELECT ] button to select “ON”.
  • Page 70: Using The Speech Processor

    nhancing ranSMiT ignal ualiTy ( ssb m sing The peech rOcessOr The FT 3000 Speech Processor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output (via a so- phisticated compression technique) and adjusting the audio quality to the menu settings (“166 P-PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ”, “169 P-PRMTRC EQ2 FREQ”, “172 P-PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ”). The result is improved intelligibility when conditions are difficult. the [ MIC/SPEED ] knob, as described on 1. Adjust [ SELECT ] Button page 62.
  • Page 71: Adjusting The Ssb Transmitted Bandwidth

    nhancing ranSMiT ignal ualiTy ssb T (ssb m djUsTing The rAnsmiTTed AndwidTh For transmission on SSB, a default bandwidth of 2.4 kHz is provided. This bandwidth provides reasonable fidelity along with good talk power, and is typical of the bandwidth used for decades for SSB transmission. The bandwidth may be varied by the operator, to provide different levels of fidelity or talk power, according to your preferences. Here are the steps to adjust the SSB transmit bandwidth: [ SELECT ] Button 1. Press the [ MENU ] button to engage the Menu. 2. Rotate the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob (or press the p/q button) to select Menu item “104 SSB TX BPF”. 3. Press the [ SELECT ] button, then rotate the [ CLAR/ VFO-B ] knob (or press the p/q button) to select the desired bandwidth. The available selections are: 100-3000 Hz, 100-2900 Hz, 200-2800 Hz, 300-2700...
  • Page 72: Voice Memory

    ranSMiTTer Onvenience eaTureS ( ssb/Am/Fm Oice emOry mOdes dvs-6 v eQUires OpTiOnAl Oice emOry You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT 3000 for repetitive messages. The Voice Memory system includes five memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can hold is 20 seconds. Voice Memory Operation from the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad You may also utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT 3000 from the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel’s REM jack.
  • Page 73: Transmitter Convenience Features

    ranSMiTTer Onvenience eaTureS ( ssb/Am/Fm Oice emOry mOdes dvs-6 v eQUires OpTiOnAl Oice emOry Transmitting the Recorded Message 1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front panel [ MODE ] buttons. 2. Press the front panel [ BK-IN ] button. 3. Press the FH-2 [ 1 ] ~ [ 5 ] key (whichever one you just recorded in). A “PLAY” icon will appear in the display and the message will be transmitted.
  • Page 74: Vox (Automatic Tx/Rx Switching Using Voice Control)

    ranSMiTTer Onvenience eaTureS vOX ( ssb/Am/Fm m Odes TX/rX s UTOmATic wiTching Using Oice OnTrOl Instead of using the microphone’s PTT switch or the front panel [ MOX ] switch to activate the transmitter, the VOX (Voice Operated TX/RX Control) system provides hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into the microphone. 1. Press the [ p/q/t/u ] button to select the “VOX”, then press the [ SELECT ] button to select “ON”. [ MENU ] Button [ SELECT ] Button The “VOX” will appear in the display.
  • Page 75: Monitor

    ranSMiTTer Onvenience eaTureS mOniTOr ( ssb/Am/Fm mOdes You may listen to the quality of your transmitted signal using the Monitor feature. 1. Press the [ MONI ] button. The LED inside the [ MONI ] button glows orange. rotate the [ MONI ] knob to 2. During transmission, adjust the audio level in the Headphones or speaker. Clockwise rotation of this knob will increase the vol- ume level. 3. To switch the Monitor off again, press the [ MONI ] button once more. Confirming that the Monitor is [ MONI ] Button now disengaged.
  • Page 76: Split Operation Using The Tx Clarifier

    OinT pear from the Multi-Display Window. When attempting to work a DX station on CW in a split frequency pile-up, remember that a large number of dvice other stations may also be using Yaesu transceivers with  When listening to a “pile-up” calling a DX station, capability similar to that of your FT 3000. On the DX in order to find the station currently being worked, side of the pile-up, everyone calling precisely on the you may press the [ RX CLAR ] button. Then, use...
  • Page 77: Split-Frequency Operation

    ranSMiTTer Onvenience eaTureS pliT reQUency perATiOn A powerful capability of the FT 3000 is its flexibility in Split Frequency operation using the VFO-A and VFO-B fre- quency registers. This makes the FT 3000 especially useful for high-level DX-peditions. The Split operation capabil- ity is very advanced and easy to use. 1. Press the [ VFO-B ( RX )] Indicator/Switch, then rotate Quick Split Operation the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob to set the desired VFO-B The Quick Split feature allows you to set a one-touch frequency. offset of +5 kHz to be applied to your radio’s VFO-B 2. Press the [ VFO-A ( RX )] Indicator/Switch, then rotate (transmit) frequency, compared to the VFO-A frequency.
  • Page 78: Cw Mode Operation

    cW M peraTiOn The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT 3000 permit operation using an electronic keyer paddle, a “straight key”, or a computer-based keying device. eTUp FOr TrAighT TrAighT ey emUlATiOn perATiOn Before starting, connect your key line(s) to the front and/or rear panel KEY jack(s). Be sure the [ BK-IN ] button is turned off for now. 1. Press the [ MODE ] button to engage CW operation. The “CW” and “USB” icons will appear in the dis- play. The LED inside the [ MONI ] button glows or- ange; and the CW monitor is activated.
  • Page 79: Using The Built-In Electronic Keyer

    cW M peraTiOn sing The UilT lecTrOnic eyer Connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the front or rear panel KEY jack. Press the [ MODE ] button to engage CW opera- tion. The “CW” and “USB” icons will appear in the display. The LED inside the [ MONI ] button glows orange; and the CW monitor is activated. dvice If you press the “CW” mode, you will engage the “CW Reverse” mode, whereby the “opposite” side- band injection is used, compared to the “normal”...
  • Page 80: Full Break-In (Qsk) Operation

    cW M peraTiOn sing The UilT lecTrOnic eyer Full Break-in (QSK) Operation As shipped from the factory, the FT 3000 TX/RX system for CW is configured for “Semi-break-in” operation. However, this setup may be changed to full break-in (QSK) operation using Menu item “061 CW BK-IN”. With full break-in QSK, the TX/RX switching is quick enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of your transmission. 1. Press the [ MENU ] button to engage the Menu. [ SELECT ] Button 2. Rotate the [ SELECT ] knob (or press the p/q button) to select Menu item “061 CW BK-IN”.
  • Page 81: Selecting The Keyer Operating Mode

    cW M peraTiOn sing The UilT lecTrOnic eyer Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the front and rear KEY jacks of the FT 3000. This permits utilization of Automatic Character Spacing (ACS), if desired. This permits the use of an electronic keyer via the front jack and a straight key or computer-driven keying line via the rear panel jack. 1. Press the [ MENU ] button to engage the Menu. [ SELECT ] Button 2. Rotate the [ SELECT ] knob (or press the p / q button) to select Menu item “017 F KEYER TYPE” (for the front KEY jack) or “019 R KEY- ER TYPE” (for the rear-panel KEY jack).
  • Page 82: Cw Convenience Features

    cW c Onvenience eaTureS UdiO ilTer 1. Press the [ CONT/APF ] button to activate the APF (Audio Peak Filter) which provides a very narrow audio bandwidth. The LED inside the [ CONT/APF ] button glows or- ange. dvice When APF is engaged, the peak position of the APF is depicted graphically in the NOTCH indicator on [ CONT/APF ] Button the display.
  • Page 83: Cw Spotting (Zero-Beating)

    SPOT system to find a “gap” in the spread of calling stations, instead of zeroing in precisely on the last station being worked by the DX station. Retune: Shift to Lower Frequency From the DX side, if a dozen or more operators (also using Yaesu’s SPOT system) all call precisely on the same frequency, their dots and dashes merge into a single, long tone that the DX station cannot decipher. Zero-In In such situations, calling slightly higher or lower in frequency may get your call through.
  • Page 84: Using Cw Reverse

    cW c Onvenience eaTureS cw r sing everse If you experience a difficult interference situation, where an interfering station cannot readily be eliminated, you may wish to try receiving using the opposite sideband. This may move the interfering station’s frequency in a direction that may lend itself more readily to rejection. 1. To start, let’s use a typical example where you have set the CW mode (using the default “USB” injec- tion). 2. Now be sure your mode selection is still set for VFO- A, and then press and hold in the [ MODE ] button for one second. The “LSB” and “CW” will appear in the display, indicating that the “LSB” injection side has [ MODE ] Button now been selected. 3. To return to the normal (USB) injection side and In the illustration, Figure “A” demonstrates the cancel CW Reverse operation, press and hold in the [ MODE ] button for one second. (the “USB” and...
  • Page 85: Cw Delay Time Setting

    cW c Onvenience eaTureS cw d elAy eTTing During semi-break-in (not QSK) operation, the hang time of the transmitter, after you have finished sending, may be ad- justed to a comfortable value consistent with your sending speed. This is the functional equivalent of the “VOX Delay” adjustment used on voice modes, and the delay may be varied anywhere between 30 msec and 3 seconds via Menu item “062 CW BK-IN DELAY”. 1. Press the [ BK-IN ] button to enable CW transmission (Menu item “061 CW BK-IN” must be set to “SEMI”). [ MENU ] Button [ SELECT ] Button 2. Press the [ MENU ] button to enter the Menu mode. 3. Rotate the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob (or press the p/ q button) to select Menu item “062 CW BK-IN DE- LAY”, then press the [ SELECT ] button.
  • Page 86: Contest Memory Keyer

    cW c Onvenience eaTureS eyer ( U OnTesT emOry Fh-2 r sing The emOTe OnTrOl eypAd You may also utilize the CW message capability of the FT 3000 from the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel REM jack. Message Memory Five memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters each are provided (using the PARIS standard for characters and word length). Example: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (19 characters) -- • -- • ---- • -- -- • -- • -- -- • -- -- • -- • -- -- • -- -- •• • • ---- -- •••• -- •• -- •• -- -- • -- • -- • -- ( C ) ( Q ) ( C )
  • Page 87: Text Memory

    cW c Onvenience eaTureS eyer ( U OnTesT emOry Fh-2 r sing The emOTe OnTrOl eypAd cw m hecking The emOry OnTenTs essAge emOry rOgrAmming sing yOUr Addle 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “Off” by the 1. Set the operating mode to CW. [ BK-IN ] button.
  • Page 88: Text Memory

    cW c Onvenience eaTureS eyer ( U OnTesT emOry Fh-2 r sing The emOTe OnTrOl eypAd TEXT Memory The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters each) may also be programmed using a text-entry tech- nique. This technique is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accu- racy of character spacing is ensured. Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (20 characters) The sequential Contest Number (“Count up”) feature is another powerful feature of the CW Memory Keyer. Example 2: 599 10 200 # K (15 characters) CW TEXT CQ CQ CQ DE  D C Up to 50 characters [ SELECT ] Button emOry TOrAge 1. Press and hold in the [ MENU ] button for one second...
  • Page 89 cW c Onvenience eaTureS eyer ( U OnTesT emOry Fh-2 r sing The emOTe OnTrOl eypAd 6. When the message is complete, add the “}” character essAge rOgrAmming 1. Press the [ MODE ] button to set the operating mode at the end to signify the termination of the message. 7. Press and hold in the FH-2 [ MEM ] key for one sec- to CW. Be sure that Break-in is “Off” by pressing the [ BK- ond to exit, once all characters (including “}”) have IN ] button, if necessary. been programmed.
  • Page 90 cW c Onvenience eaTureS eyer ( U OnTesT emOry Fh-2 r sing The emOTe OnTrOl eypAd If you subsequently decide to use the “Message Memo- ry” technique for memory storage, please note that the contents of a message stored using text input will not be transferred over when you set entry to “Message Memo- ry technique” on a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting is set to “MESSAGE”). Decrementing the Contest Number Use this process if the current contest number gets slightly ahead of the actual number you want to send (in case of a duplicate QSO, for ex- ample).
  • Page 91: Cw Decode

    cW c Onvenience eaTureS cw d ecOde Alphanumeric Morse code can be decoded and displayed as text on the TFT display. 1. Press the [ MODE ] button to set the operating mode [ SCOPE ] Button to CW. 2. Tune the receiver to a CW signal, then press and hold the [ SCOPE ] switch for one second or longer. dvice The CW DECODE screen is displayed, and the de- coded message is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 92: Fm Mode Operation

    FM M peraTiOn Asic perATiOn [ MODE ] Button 1. Press the [ MODE ] button repeatedly, until the “FM” icon appears in the display, to select the FM operat- ing mode. 2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the de- sired operating frequency. Pressing the microphone [ UP ] or [ DWN ] buttons will cause frequency change in 5 kHz steps.
  • Page 93: Repeater Operation

    FM M peraTiOn epeATer perATiOn The FT 3000 may be utilized on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters. 1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to the output fre- [ SELECT ] Button quency (downlink) from the repeater. 2. If CTCSS Tone operation is desired/needed, press the p/q/t/u button to select “TONE”, then press the [ SELECT ] button to engage the CTCSS mode. 3. Press the [ SELECT ] button to select the desired CTCSS mode. If you just need to send the uplink en- coding tone, select “ENC.” For encode/decode opera- tion, choose “T.SQL” instead. The available choices...
  • Page 94: Tone Squelch Operation

    FM M peraTiOn QUelch perATiOn You may also use “Tone Squelch” whereby your receiver will be kept silent until an incoming signal modulated with a matching CTCSS tone is received. The receiver squelch will then open in response to the reception of the required tone. 1. Rotate the Main tuning Dial to the output frequency [ SELECT ] Button (downlink) from the repeater. 2. If CTCSS Tone operation is desired/needed, press the p/q/t/u button to select “TONE”, then press the [ SELECT ] button to engage the CTCSS mode. 3. Press the [ SELECT ] button to choose “T.SQL” from the available choices of “OFF”  “ENC (Tone Encoder)”  “T.SQL (Tone Squelch)”  “OFF” [ MOX ] Button [ MENU ] Button [ CLAR/VFO-B ] Knob...
  • Page 95: Memory Operation

    eMOry peraTiOn onvenient eMory funCtions The FT 3000 contains ninety-nine regular memories, labeled “01” through “99”, nine special programmed limit memory pairs, labeled “P-1L/P-1U” through “P-9L/P-9U”, and five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories, labeled “C-1” through “C-5”. Each stores various settings, in addition to the VFO-A frequency and mode (See below). By default, the 99 regular memories are contained in one group;...
  • Page 96: Standard Memory Operation

    eMOry peraTiOn tandard eMory Peration The Standard Memory of the FT 3000 allows storage and recall of up to 99 memories, each storing frequency, mode, and a wide variety of status information, detailed previously. Memories may be grouped into as many as six Memory Groups, and additionally you get nine pairs of band-limit (PMS) memories along with five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories.
  • Page 97: Labeling Memories

    eMOry peraTiOn tandard eMory Peration Labeling Memories You may wish to append an Alphanumeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the chan- nel’s use (such as a club name, etc.). To do this: 1. Press the [ V/M ] button, if necessary, to enter the [ SELECT ] Button “Memory Mode”.
  • Page 98: Erasing Memory Channel Data

    eMOry peraTiOn tandard eMory Peration Erasing Memory Channel Data [ V/M ] Button M ] Button  1. Press the [ V/M ] button, if necessary, to enter the VFO mode. 2. Press the [ A M ] button. The data stored in the cur- ...
  • Page 99: Memory Tune Operation

    eMOry peraTiOn tandard eMory Peration Memory Tune Operation You may freely tune off from any memory channel in a “Memory Tune” mode, this is similar to VFO operation. So long as you do not over-write the contents of the current memory, Memory Tune operation will not alter the contents of the memory channel.
  • Page 100: Memory Groups

    eMOry peraTiOn eMory rouPs Memory channels may be grouped into as many as six convenient batches, for easy identification and selection. For ex- ample, you might want to designate memory groups for AM BC stations, short-wave broadcast stations, contest frequen- cies, repeater frequencies and PMS limits, or any other groupings you like.
  • Page 101: Operation On Alaska Emergency Frequency

    peraTiOn On laska Mergency requency 5167.5 (u.s. V ersiOn Section 97.401(d) of the regulations governing amateur radio in the United States permit emergency amateur commu- nications on the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz by stations in (or within 92.6 km of) the state of Alaska. This frequency is only to be used when the immediate safety of human life and/or property are threatened, and is never to be used for routine communications.
  • Page 102: Vfo And Memory Scanning

    eMOry canning You may scan either the VFO or the memories of the FT 3000, and the radio will halt scanning on any frequency with a signal strong enough to open the receiver squelch. vfo s Canning 1. Set the VFO-A to the frequency on which you would [ VFO-B ( RX )] Button like to begin scanning.
  • Page 103: Memory Scan

    eMOry canning eMory 1. Set the transceiver up in the “Memory” mode by [ VFO-B ( RX )] Button pressing the [ V/M ] button, if necessary. [ VFO-A ( RX )] Button [ V/M ] Button dviCe If you can not enter the “Memory” mode, check to see if the transceiver is in VFO-B mode (the green [ VFO-B ( RX )] Indicator/Switch is illuminated).
  • Page 104: Pms (Programmable Memory Scan)

    rOgraMMable eMOry canning To limit scanning (and manual tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory Scanning (PMS) feature, which utilizes nine special-purpose memory pairs (“P-1L/P-1U” through “P-9L/P-9U”). The PMS feature is especially useful in helping you to observe any operating sub-band limits, which apply to your Amateur license class.
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  • Page 106: Rtty (Radio Teletype) Operation

    rTTy ( r aDiO eleType peraTiOn The FT 3000 is equipped with a RTTY decode function. You can easily synchronize by aligning the marker displayed on the AF-FFT screen, together with the decode screen while receiving a signal. Mark frequency (2125 Hz), SHIFT width (170 Hz), and baudot code (US) can be changed in Menu Mode.
  • Page 107: Rtty Text Memory

    rTTy ( r aDiO eleType peraTiOn rtty t eMory Phrases (up to 50 characters) frequently used in RTTY transmission can be memorized by connecting the supplied “FH- 2” Remote Control Keypad to the rear panel REM jack. 5 channels can be memorized, and memorized content can be transmitted by operations on the FH-2.
  • Page 108: Data (Psk) Operation

    DaTa ( psk ) O peraTiOn The FT 3000 is equipped with a PSK decode function. You can easily synchronize by aligning the marker on the AF- FFT screen display, together with the decode screen while receiving a signal. Decoding with this transceiver supports both general BPSK and QPSK that have error correction functions.
  • Page 109: Psk Text Memory

    DaTa ( psk ) O peraTiOn Psk t eMory Phrases (up to 50 characters) frequently used in PSK transmissions can be recorded by connecting the supplied “FH-2” Remote Control Keypad to the rear panel REM jack. 5 memory channels may be recorded, and the memorized content can be transmitted by operations on the FH-2.
  • Page 110: Menu Mode

    The Menu system of the FT 3000 provides extensive customization capability, so you can set up your transceiver just the way you want to operate it. The Menu items are grouped by general utilization category, and are numbered from “001 AGC”...
  • Page 111 Group No. Menu Function Available Values Default Setting 001 FAST DELAY 20 ~ 4000 (20msec/step) 002 MID DELAY 20 ~ 4000 (20msec/step) 1000 003 SLOW DELAY 20 ~ 4000 (20msec/step) 4000 004 AGC SLOPE NORMAL/SLOPE NORMAL DISPLAY 005 MY CALL Max 12 characters FTDX3000 DISPLAY...
  • Page 112 Group No. Menu Function Available Values Default Setting MODE-AM 053 AM MIC SEL FRONT/DATA/USB FRONT MODE-CW 054 CW PITCH 300 ~ 1050Hz(10Hz/step) 700Hz MODE-CW 055 CW LCUT FREQ OFF/100Hz ~ 1000Hz(50Hz/step) MODE-CW 056 CW LCUT SLOPE 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct MODE-CW 057 CW HCUT FREQ 700Hz ~...
  • Page 113 Group No. Menu Function Available Values Default Setting RX DSP 107 APF WIDTH NARROW/MEDIUM/WIDE MEDIUM RX DSP 108 CONTOUR LEVEL -40 ~ 0 ~ 20 RX DSP 109 CONTOUR WIDTH 1 ~ 11 RX DSP 110 DNR LEVEL 1 - 15 RX DSP 111 IF NOTCH WIDTH NARROW/WIDE...
  • Page 114 Group No. Menu Function Available Values Default Setting TX AUDIO 162 PRMTRC EQ2 FREQ 700 ~ 1500(100/step) TX AUDIO 163 PRMTRC EQ2 LEVEL -20 ~ 0 ~ +10 TX AUDIO 164 PRMTRC EQ2 BWTH 1 ~ 10 TX AUDIO 165 PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ 1500 ~...
  • Page 115: Agc Group

    AGC Group 008 DIMMER BACKLIGHT Function: Sets the keypad illumination level. Available Values: 0 ~ 15 001 FAST DELAY Default Setting: 8 Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC FAST mode. Adjusts the illumination level of the six keys located on Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) the left side of the LCD display.
  • Page 116: Dvs Group

    DVS Group 019 A1A R-TYPE Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for 015 RX OUT LEVEL the device connected to the rear panel KEY jack. Available Values: OFF/BUG/ELEKEY/ACS Function: Sets the audio output level from the optional Default Setting: ELEKEY DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit.
  • Page 117: Number Style

    024 NUMBER STYLE 029 CW MEMORY 4 Function: Selects the Contest Number “Cut” format for Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message an imbedded contest number. register 4. Av a i l a b l e Va l u e s : 1 2 9 0 / A U N O / A U N T / A 2 N O / Available Values: TEXT/MESSAGE A2NT/12NO/12NT Default Setting: TEXT...
  • Page 118: Cat Rate

    036 RF SQL VR 044 uTUNE DIAL STEP Function: Selects the µ -TUNE mode. Function: Selects the operation mode of the RF/SQL knob. Available Values: DIAL STEP-1/DIAL STEP-2 Available Values: RF/SQL Default Setting: DIAL STEP-1 DIAL STEP-1: Activates the µ -TUNE system using Default Setting: RF “COARSE”...
  • Page 119: Am Lcut Freq

    MODE-AM Group MODE-CW Group 048 AM LCUT FREQ 054 CW PITCH Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side Function: Adjusts your preferred CW tone pitch. of the RX audio filter in the AM mode. Available Values: 300 ~ 1050 Hz (50 Hz/step) Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step) Default Setting: 700 Hz Default Setting: OFF...
  • Page 120: Data Mode

    MODE-DATA Group 061 CW BK-IN Function: Sets the CW “break-in” mode. 067 DATA MODE Available Values: SEMI/FULL Default Setting: SEMI Function: Selects the operation mode of the DATA SEMI: The transceiver will operate in the semi break-in mode. mode. The delay (receiver recovery) time is set Available Values: PSK/OTHER via the Menu item “062 CW BK-IN DELAY”.
  • Page 121: Fm Lcut Freq

    MODE-FM Group 075 DATA IN SELECT Function: Selects the input data to be used in the DATA 080 FM LCUT FREQ mode. Available Values: DATA/USB Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side Default Setting: DATA of the RX audio filter in the FM mode. Selects the input data to be used in the DATA mode.
  • Page 122: Rtty Lcut Freq

    088 TONE FREQ 097 RTTY SHIFT Function: Select the desired CTCSS Tone. A total of 50 Function: Selects the frequency shift for RTTY (AFSK) standard CTCSS tones are provided (see the CTCSS operation. Tone Chart on Page 91). Available Values:170/200/425/850 Hz Available Values: 67.0 ~ 254.1 Hz Default Setting: 170 Hz Default Setting: 67.0 Hz...
  • Page 123: Apf Width

    105 LSB RX CARRIER 114 6M CW SHAPE Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the LSB Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the mode. DSP filter for the CW mode on the 50 MHz band. Available Values: -200 Hz ~ 0 ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz steps) Available Values: SOFT / SHARP Default Setting: 0 Default Setting: SOFT...
  • Page 124: Scope Group

    SCOPE Group 121 HF SSB SLOPE Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for 124 SCOPE MODE the SSB mode on the HF band. Available Values: STEEP / MEDIUM / GENTLE Function: Selects the operation mode of the Band Scope Default Setting: MEDIUM Monitor (CENTER mode or FIX mode).
  • Page 125 132 FIX 3.5MHz SPAN 140 FIX 14MHz SPAN Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 80 m mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 20 m amateur band.
  • Page 126: Tuning Group

    148 FIX 28MHz SPAN 155 SSB DIAL STEP Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob and the mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 10 m [CLAR/VFO-B] knob tuning speed in the SSB mode. amateur band.
  • Page 127: Prmtrc Eq2 Level

    163 PRMTRC EQ2 LEVEL 171 P-PRMTRC EQ2 FRQE Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the middle range Function: Selects the center frequency of the middle of the parametric microphone equalizer. range for the parametric microphone equalizer when the Available Values: - 20 ~ 0 ~ +10 speech processor is activated.
  • Page 128 TX GNRL Group 184 EMERGENCY FREQ TX Function: Enables Tx/Rx operation on the Alaska 177 TX MAX POWER Emergency Channel, 5167.5 kHz. Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE Function: Sets a transmitter output level. Default Setting: DISABLE Available Values: 5 ~ 100 When this Menu Item is set to “ENABLE”, the spot Default Setting: 100 frequency of 5167.5 kHz will be enabled.
  • Page 129 191 TX AUTO CR+LF Function: Enables/Disables the sending of the Carriage Return (CR+LF) Code while transmitting in RTTY. Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE Default Setting: ENABLE 192 TX DIDDLE Function: Selects the transmission code when there is not a character to be transmitted. Available Values: OFF/BLANK/LTRS Default Setting: BLANK 193 BAUDOT CODE...
  • Page 130: Installation Of Optional Accessories

    nsTallaTiOn OF pTiOnal ccessOries cW n (XF-127cn) ARRoW ilteR 3000’s [ POWER ] switch “OFF”, and 1. Turn the FT turn off the external DC power supply. 2. Disconnect all the cables from the FT 3000. 3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the 18 screws attaching the bottom case, then remove the bottom case.
  • Page 131: Voice Memory Unit (Dvs-6)

    nsTallaTiOn OF pTiOnal ccessOries (dvs-6) oice eMoRy 3000’s [ POWER ] switch “OFF”, and 1. Turn the FT turn off the external DC power supply. 2. Disconnect all the cables from the FT 3000. 3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the 18 screws attaching the bottom case, then remove the bottom case.
  • Page 132: External Automatic

    nsTallaTiOn OF pTiOnal ccessOries Fc-40 e XteRnAl UtoMAtic ntennA UneR ntennA The FC-40 makes use of the control circuitry built into the transceiver, which allows the operator to control and monitor automatic operation of the FC-40, which mounts near the antenna feedpoint. The FC-40 uses specially selected, thermally stable components, and is housed in a waterproof case to withstand severe environmental conditions with high reliability.
  • Page 133 nsTallaTiOn OF pTiOnal ccessOries Fc-40 e XteRnAl UtoMAtic ntennA UneR ntennA Setup the FT 3000 The optional FC-40 Automatic Antenna Tuner provides automatic tuning of a coaxial line to present nominal 50-ohm impedance to the FT 3000’s ANT jack. Before operation can begin, you must instruct the FT 3000 microprocessor that the FC-40 is being used.
  • Page 134: R F Μtunin G Kit

    nsTallaTiOn OF pTiOnal ccessOries RF µt Uning The RF µTuning Kits provide ultra-sharp RF selectivity for the front end of the transceiver. Very high Q is made possible by the narrow-band design. Three RF µTuning Kits are available. The MTU-160 covers the 1.8 MHz band. The MTU-80/40 covers the 3.5 and 7 MHz bands.
  • Page 135 3000 O Page 133 peraTing anual...
  • Page 136: Specifications

    peciFicaTiOns General Rx Frequency Range: 30 kHz - 56 MHz (operating) 1.8 MHz - 54 MHz (specified performance, Amateur bands only) Tx Frequency Ranges: 1.8 MHz - 54 MHz (Amateur bands only) Frequency Stability: ±0.5 ppm (after 1 minute @+14 °F to +122 °F [–10 °Cto +50 °C]) Operating Temperature Range: +14 °F to +122 °F (–10 °C to +50 °C) Emission Modes:...
  • Page 137 pecificationS Receiver Circuit Type: Double-conversion Superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies: 9.000 MHz/30 kHz (24 kHz for AM/FM) Sensitivity: SSB (BW: 2.4 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N) 4 µV (0.5 - 1.8 MHz) (IPO “ON”) 0.16 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”) 0.125 µV (50 - 54 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”) AM (BW: 6 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N, 30 % modulation @400 Hz) 28 µV (0.5 - 1.8 MHz) (IPO “ON”)
  • Page 138  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by YAESU MUSEN could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.
  • Page 139 Declaration of Conformity We, Yaesu UK Ltd. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Type of Equipment: HF Transceiver Brand Name: YAESU Model Number: FTDX3000 Manufacturer: YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Address of Manufacturer:...
  • Page 140 Copyright 2013 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Printed in Japan 1302H-EY EH046H200...

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