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Yaesu FT DX 3000 User Manual

Yaesu FT DX 3000
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HF/50 MHz Transceiver
FT
DX
3000
OperaTing Manual
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

Table of Contents

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Yaesu FT DX 3000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHF/50 MHz Transceiver
Antenna Impedance50 ohms
Frequency Range1.8 - 54 MHz
ModesSSB, CW, AM, FM
Receiver TypeTriple conversion superheterodyne
Audio Output2.5 W
Supply Voltage13.8 V DC ±15%
Current Consumption22 A

Summary

General Description

Before You Begin

Installation and Interconnections

Grounding

Connection of Antenna and Power Cables

Connection of Microphone and Headphone

Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying Interconnections

Front Panel Controls & Switches

Receiver Input and Filtering Controls

Controls for antenna selection, RF amplification, and noise reduction.

Tuning and Adjustment Knobs

Knobs for adjusting microphone level, CW speed, speech processing, and RF power.

DSP and Interference Reduction Controls

Controls for IF Notch, Contour filter, IF Shift, Bandwidth, and Noise Blanker.

Scope and Menu System Access

Buttons for accessing the spectrum scope and the main menu system.

Menu Item Selection Controls

Switches for selecting and navigating menu items and settings.

VFO Operation Indicators and Controls

Indicators and switches for VFO-A/VFO-B receive/transmit status.

Memory and VFO Management Switches

Switches for memory storage/recall, narrow bandwidth, and split operation.

Split Frequency and Tuning Controls

Switches for split frequency operation and controls for VFO-B tuning.

Display Indications

Rear Panel Connectivity

Antenna and Power Connections

Connects main antennas, DC power supply, and provides ground terminal.

FH-2 Switches

Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands

CLAR (Clarifier) Operation

Convenience Features

SCOPE

Displays spectrum scope for monitoring band conditions.

More Frequency Navigation Techniques

Provides methods for efficient frequency tuning and entry.

Interference Rejection

Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram)

Explains the receiver front-end circuitry and features.

R. FLT (IF Roofing Filters)

Provides narrow-band selectivity with selectable IF filters.

ATT

Inserts RF attenuation to reduce strong signals or high noise.

µ-Tune Filter (Requires the optional RF µ Tuning Kit)

Provides ultra-sharp RF selectivity for the transceiver front end.

IPO (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION)

Optimizes receiver front-end characteristics based on signal strength.

R.FLT (ROOFING FILTERS)

Provides selectable IF filters for improved reception on crowded bands.

IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation

Reduces pulse noise caused by automotive ignition systems.

IF SHIFT Operation (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM Modes)

Moves the DSP filter passband to reduce interference.

WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT MODES)

Varies the width of the DSP IF passband to reduce interference.

NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection

Selects a narrow IF DSP filter setting with one-touch operation.

IF NOTCH Filter Operation (SSB/CW/RTTY/DATA/AM Modes)

Slices out interfering beat notes or carrier signals from the passband.

Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation

Reduces random noise using DSP algorithms for better reception.

RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes)

Provides manual adjustment of receiver RF and IF stage gain.

Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception

AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

Compensates for fading and propagation effects, maintains audio output.

SSB/AM Mode Transmission

Adjusting the SSB TX Power Output

Sets the desired maximum TX power output for SSB mode.

Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner

ATU Operation

Steps to activate and use the built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner.

Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality

Parametric Microphone Equalizer (SSB/AM/FM mode)

Provides precise control over low, mid, and treble audio ranges.

Setup of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer

Guide to configuring the microphone equalizer settings.

Using the Speech Processor (SSB Mode)

Increases "talk power" and adjusts audio quality via compression.

Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth (SSB Mode)

Varies transmit bandwidth for different levels of fidelity or talk power.

Transmitter Convenience Features

Voice Memory (SSB/AM/FM modes: Requires optional DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit)

Utilizes Voice Memory for storing and playing repetitive messages.

VOX (SSB/AM/FM Modes: Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control)

Provides hands-free, automatic transmitter activation based on voice input.

Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier

Sets transmitter offset frequency for DX "split" operation.

Split-Frequency Operation

Utilizes VFO-A and VFO-B for flexible split frequency operations.

Quick Split Operation

Sets a one-touch +5 kHz offset for VFO-B transmit frequency.

CW Mode Operation

Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key emulation) Operation

Connects and configures straight key or emulation devices.

Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer

Utilizes the transceiver's integrated electronic keyer.

Full Break-in (QSK) Operation

Enables quick TX/RX switching for hearing signals between dots/dashes.

CW Convenience Features

CW Spotting (Zero-Beating)

Ensures precise frequency alignment with incoming CW stations.

Contest Memory Keyer (Using the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad)

Utilizes FH-2 keypad for CW message storage and transmission.

CW Decode

FM Mode Operation

Repeater Operation

Explains utilization on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters.

Memory Operation

Convenient Memory functions

Overview of memory storage and recall features.

Standard Memory Operation

Allows storage and recall of up to 99 memories with status info.

Memory Groups

VFO and Memory Scanning

VFO Scanning

Scans VFO frequencies and halts on received signals.

Memory Scan

Scans programmed memory channels and halts on received signals.

PMS (Programmable Memory Scanning)

RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation

RTTY Decode

Decodes RTTY signals and displays text on the TFT screen.

RTTY Text Memory

Memorizes and transmits RTTY phrases using FH-2 keypad.

DATA (PSK) Operation

PSK Decode

Decodes PSK signals and displays text on the AF-FFT screen.

PSK Text Memory

Memorizes and transmits PSK phrases using FH-2 keypad.

Menu Mode

Using the Menu

Explains how to navigate and adjust transceiver settings via the Menu.

TX AUDIO Group

Menu items for transmit audio equalization and speech processor.

TX GNRL Group

General transmitter settings like power, VOX, and emergency freq.

Installation of Optional Accessories

FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner (for Wire Antenna)

Information on connecting the FC-40 to the transceiver.

Setup the FTDX3000

Instructs the microprocessor that the FC-40 is being used.

Operation

Steps to activate and use the FC-40 Automatic Antenna Tuner.

RF µTuning Kit

Provides ultra-sharp RF selectivity for the transceiver front end.

Specifications

General

General technical specifications of the transceiver.

Transmitter

Technical specifications related to the transmitter section.

Receiver

Technical specifications for the receiver section.

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