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Yaesu FT-65R User Manual

Yaesu FT-65R
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144/430 MHz
DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER
FT-65R
FT-65E
Operating Manual

Table of Contents

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Yaesu FT-65R Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output5W / 2.5W / 0.5W
Antenna ConnectorSMA Female
Channel Steps5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 kHz
Supply Voltage7.4V DC
IP RatingIP54
Operating ModesFM
Battery7.4V, 1950mAh Li-Ion Battery
Channels200

Summary

General Description

Features of the FT-65R/E

Details the key features of the FT-65R/E transceiver, including battery, power, audio, and construction.

About This Manual

Explains symbols and conventions used in the manual for clarity and important information.

Downloading the Advance Manual

Provides instructions and a URL to download the FT-65R/E Advance Manual for more detailed information.

Accessories and Options

Supplied Accessories

Lists the items included in the transceiver package, such as battery, adapter, charger, antenna, etc.

Available Options

Lists optional accessories that can be purchased separately for enhanced functionality or compatibility.

Safety Precautions

Meaning of Marks and Symbols

Explains the meaning of danger, warning, caution marks and operational symbols used in the manual.

Danger Precautions

Details critical safety warnings for environments, medical devices, and battery handling.

Warning Precautions

Covers warnings about power voltage, battery usage, overheating, disassembly, and clean terminals.

Caution Precautions

Discusses cautions regarding dropping, magnetic cards, charging temperature, and earpiece volume.

Handling and Environment Cautions

Covers cautions on placing heavy objects, operating in hybrid cars, and discarding batteries.

Control and Connections

Top and Front Panel Controls

Details the various buttons, knobs, speaker, microphone, and display on the top and front of the transceiver.

Side Panel Controls and Jacks

Describes the PTT, MONI/T.CALL, F keys, and SP/MIC jacks on the side panel.

LCD Operation Displays

Explains the normal operation display modes (single/dual) and Set/Preference mode displays.

LCD Feature and Setting Indicators

Details the various icons and indicators shown on the LCD for features and settings.

Keypad Functions and Operations

Describes the primary, secondary, and third functions assigned to each keypad button.

Installation of Accessories

Antenna and Battery Pack Installation

Guides on installing the antenna and the SBR-25LI battery pack.

Battery Pack Removal and Belt Clip Attachment

Instructions for removing the battery pack and attaching the belt clip.

Charging the Battery Pack

Charger Status and Low Battery Indicators

Explains desktop charger lamp meanings and low battery indications on the LCD.

Battery Icons and Operating Time

Details battery charge icons and provides estimated operating times for battery packs.

Basic Operation

Powering On/Off and Volume/Squelch Adjustment

Covers turning the transceiver on/off and adjusting audio volume and squelch levels.

Mode Switching and Frequency Navigation

Explains switching between VFO/Memory modes and frequency navigation methods.

Transmission and Power Level Adjustment

Covers how to transmit and adjust the RF power output level.

Set Mode and Quick Recall Key Functions

Explains how to activate Set Mode and program Quick Recall keys.

Quick Recall Key Storage and Preferred Mode Settings

Covers saving to Quick Recall keys and setting preferred operating modes.

Advanced Operation

Keypad Lock and Backlight Settings

Explains how to use the keylock feature and adjust LCD/keypad backlight.

Disabling Beepers

Details how to disable or enable beeps for key presses and scan stops.

Repeater Operation

Repeater Shifts and Automatic Shift (ARS)

Covers repeater shift concepts and the Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) function.

Manual Shift and Tone Calling

Details manual shift settings and the 1750 Hz Tone Calling feature.

Memory Mode

Memory Storage and Recall

Detailed steps for storing and recalling frequencies and settings in memory channels.

Memory Tagging, Home Channels, and Offset Tuning

Covers renaming memory tags, recalling/changing home channels, and memory offset tuning.

Deleting Memories and Weather Broadcasts

Guides on deleting memory channels and accessing NOAA weather broadcasts.

Scanning

Scan-Resume Technique Settings

Explains how the scanner resumes after finding a signal (BUSY, HOLD, TIME).

VFO Scanning Methods

Details Manual VFO Scan and Programmed Mode VFO Scan operations.

Input Character/Symbol List

Character and Symbol Input Guide

Lists available characters and symbols for inputting memory tags and other text.

Set (Menu) Mode

Set Mode Items: Basic Functions (1-7)

Details Set Mode items covering power-off, ARTS, battery saving, busy channel, beep, bell, and compander.

Set Mode Items: Tone and Encoding (8-19)

Covers CTCSS, CW ID, DTMF, PAGER, PASSWORD, REPEATER, and MONI/T-CALL settings.

Set Mode Items: Scanning and Operation (20-32)

Details NAME TAG, REPEATER, RESUME, RF SQL, STEP, TOT, TX PWR, and other operational settings.

Set Mode Items: Advanced Features (33-39)

Covers TX SAVE, VFO SPL, VOX, WFM RCV, WIDE/NAR, WX ALERT, and SCRAMBLE settings.

Troubleshooting

Power-On and Audio Issues

Solutions for when the transceiver won't turn on or has no sound.

Transmission and Keypad Responsiveness

Addresses issues with transmitting and unresponsive keys or dial.

Battery Charging and Power Depletion Problems

Troubleshoots battery charging errors and rapid power depletion issues.

Specifications

General and Transmitter Specifications

Details general transceiver specs (ranges, voltage) and transmitter performance.

Receiver and Auto Mode Parameters

Lists receiver specs and AUTO mode preset parameters for different regions.

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