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Yaesu FT-450 User Manual

Yaesu FT-450
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HF/50 MH
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T
RANSCEIVER
FT-450
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PERATION
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ANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD
(
AUSTRALIA
)
PTY., LTD.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia

Table of Contents

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Yaesu FT-450 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Impedance50 ohms
Supply Voltage13.8 V DC
Supply Voltage Tolerance±15%
Image Rejection70 dB or better
Frequency Range Receive30 kHz - 56 MHz
ModesSSB, CW, AM, FM
AM Power Output25 W
Weight3.6 kg
Receiver Sensitivity SSB0.2 µV (12 dB SINAD)

Summary

GENERAL FEATURE

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Key Switches and Buttons

Explains the function of primary switches like ON/OFF, ATT/IPO, DSP, NB, AGC.

Front Panel Jacks

Describes the function of the PHONE and KEY jacks on the front panel.

Function Selector Buttons

Details switches for mode selection, tuning, and special functions like VOICE/C.S, TUNE, F, METER/DIM.

Tuning and Gain Control Knobs

Explains the operation of MAIN DIAL, AF GAIN, SQL/RF GAIN, and BAND/BAND controls.

Additional Front Panel Controls

Covers CLAR, SHIFT, DSP/SEL knobs, MODE/MODE, KEYER switches, and MIC jack.

DISPLAY INDICATIONS

DSP Graphic Display Symbols

Explains indicators for Contour, Notch, DNR, Width, and Shift filters.

Meter and General Display Indicators

Covers signal strength meter, PO, ALC, SWR, and operational status indicators.

Block Diagram Status Indicators

Explains icons related to antenna, attenuator, noise blanker, and AGC status.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Power and Antenna Connectors

Details the DC input and antenna connectors on the rear panel.

Data, Control, and Accessory Ports

Describes DATA, LINEAR, CAT, EXT SPKR jacks, and TUNER jack.

Grounding Terminal and Fan

Covers grounding terminal and cooling fan for proper operation.

SUPPLIED MICROPHONE

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Antenna and Power Connections

Guides on connecting antenna, coaxial cable, and power supply.

Grounding Procedures

Explains the importance and methods for proper grounding.

Linear Amplifier Interconnection

Instructions for connecting linear amplifiers like VL-1000.

EASY OPERATION GUIDE

Basic Receiving and Transmitting

Step-by-step guide for initial receiving and transmitting operations.

Navigating Controls and Menus

Explains usage of DSP/SEL knob, Menu system, and VOICE/C.S switch.

Customization and Resets

Covers key duration settings and microprocessor reset procedures.

RECEIVING FEATURES

Tuning and Frequency Adjustment

Details tuning steps, clarifier, and UP/DWN buttons for frequency control.

Customization and Locking Features

Explains Dial Lock, My Bands, and My Modes features for personalization.

Voice Feedback and Recording

Describes digital voice announcements and the voice recorder function.

ADVANCED RECEIVER FEATURES

Sensitivity and Noise Reduction

Covers ATT/IPO, Noise Blanker, AGC, RF Gain, and DNR for optimal reception.

Interference Filtering and Passband Control

Explains Contour, IF Shift, Width, and Notch filters for interference rejection.

SSB/AM TRANSMISSION OPERATIONS

Transmission Power and Timing Controls

Details TX power adjustment and the Time-Out Timer (TOT).

Audio and Microphone Settings

Covers microphone gain, DSP equalizer, and monitor functions.

Transmission Modes and Features

Explains VOX, Split-Frequency, and Voice Memory operations.

CW MODE OPERATIONS

Keyer Setup and Adjustment

Covers straight key, built-in keyer, speed, weight, and paddle wiring.

CW Signal Enhancement

Details spotting, CW reverse, delay, sidetone, and pitch adjustments.

Beacon Transmission

Instructions for setting up and transmitting beacon messages.

CW Training Feature

Explains the CW training feature for Morse code practice.

FM MODE OPERATIONS

Basic FM Usage

Covers fundamental FM operating procedures.

Repeater and CTCSS Setup

Details repeater operation and CTCSS tone squelch settings.

CTCSS Tone Search

Explains how to scan for active CTCSS tones.

MEMORY MANAGEMENT

Memory Storage and Recall

Covers storing, recalling, erasing, labeling, and tuning memory channels.

Memory Organization and Special Channels

Explains memory groups, home channels, and QMB functionality.

SCANNING OPERATIONS

VFO and Memory Scan

Describes the process for scanning VFO frequencies and memory channels.

Programmable Memory Scan (PMS)

Explains how to limit scanning to specific frequency ranges using memory pairs.

ALASKA EMERGENCY FREQUENCY OPERATION

SYSTEM SETTINGS AND FEATURES

Display Customization

Covers adjusting display dimmer and contrast levels.

Audio Feedback Settings

Details how to set beep volume and beep tone.

Power Management

Explains the Automatic Power-Off (APO) feature for battery saving.

RTTY OPERATION

RTTY Setup Procedures

Guides on setting up and performing basic RTTY operations.

PACKET OPERATION

Packet Setup Procedures

Covers configuring the transceiver for packet operations.

MISCELLANEOUS DATA MODES

MENU SYSTEM NAVIGATION

Menu Usage and Reset

Instructions on accessing, navigating, and resetting the transceiver's menu system.

CLONING DATA BETWEEN TRANSCEIVERS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION

Automatic Antenna Tuners

Installation and operation of ATU-450, FC-30, and FC-40 tuners.

Active-Tuning Antenna System

Installation and operation of the ATAS antenna system.

Mounting Hardware Installation

Installation procedures for the carrying handle and mounting bracket.

SPECIFICATIONS

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