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Yaesu FTdx5000 Series User Manual

Yaesu FTdx5000 Series
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HF/50 MH
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T
RANSCEIVER
FTDX5000 S
ERIES
O
PERATING
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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 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

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Yaesu FTdx5000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYaesu
ModelFTdx5000 Series
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FTDX5000 Series Operating Manual

About This Manual

General Description

VRF (Variable RF Front-End Filter)

Describes the VRF filter's function and manual tuning.

Receiver Performance and Dual Receive

Details receiver performance and dual receive features.

Transmit Side Features

Explains transmit side features like the microphone equalizer.

Advanced Transceiver Features

Lists advanced features like keyboard entry and multiple antenna ports.

Before You Begin

Connecting AC Power

Explains the universal power supply and connection.

Adjusting Front Feet and Dial Torque

Details extending feet, retracting feet, and adjusting dial torque.

Resetting the Microprocessor

Installation and Interconnections

Antenna Considerations

Discusses impedance matching and antenna system requirements for optimal performance.

Coaxial Cable Usage

Advises on using high-quality 50-Ohm coaxial cable and connector types.

Grounding System

Antenna and Power Cable Connections

Microphone and Headphone Connections

Key, Keyer, and Computer Keying Connections

VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections

Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers

Plug and Connector Pinout Diagrams

Front Panel Controls & Switches

Power and Indicator Controls

Explains the power switch, CAT indicator, and headphone jack.

Key and Microphone Connectors

Details the KEY jack and the 8-pin microphone connector.

Front Panel Switches (DIM to ANT 1-4)

Front Panel Knobs (ATT, IPO, R.FLT)

Front Panel Controls (AGC, METER, MONI/PROC, NB/SQL)

Front Panel Knobs (MIC/RF PWR, SPEED/PITCH, VOX/DELAY)

VFO Gain Controls (AF GAIN, RF GAIN)

VFO/Memory Selection and Control

Split and Clarifier Controls

Main Tuning Dial and Fast/Lock Switches

VFO Data Transfer and Mode Switches

Noise Blanker and Keyer Controls

Clarifier and Bandwidth Control Switches

Clarifier/Group and Band/Memory Switches

VFO-A/VFO-B Receiver/Transmitter Control

VFO-A Filter and DSP Controls

VFO-B Filter and DSP Controls

VFO-A IF Filter and DSP Controls

VFO-B IF Filter and DSP Controls

VFO-B DSP and Filter Controls

VFO-A Digital Notch Filter

Display Indications (Left Side)

VFO-A Block Diagram Display

Shows antenna, attenuation, filter, IPO, and roofing filter selections.

VFO-A Status Indicators

Indicates transmission, squelch, FAST tuning, lock status, mode, NAR, and NB.

VFO-B Receiver S-Meter

VFO-B Block Diagram Display

VFO-B Status Indicators

Display Indications (Right Side)

Indicator Functions (MONI to MT)

Explains various indicators like MONI, KEYER, BK-IN, PROC, TUNER, HI-SW, CLAR, MR, MT.

Frequency and Tuning Offset Displays

Covers VFO-A Frequency Display and Tuning Offset Indicator.

Rear Panel Connections

RF Signal Jacks (IF OUT, ANT, RX ANT)

Details IF OUT, ANT 1-4, and RX ANT IN jacks for RF signal handling.

Grounding and Tuning Jacks (GND, µ-TUNE)

Covers GND terminal for earthing and µ-TUNE jacks for optional kits.

Accessory Connection Jacks (ROTATOR, BAND DATA, PACKET, RTTY)

Details jacks for rotators, band data, packet TNCs, and RTTY units.

Audio and Control Jacks (AF OUT, V-AF, EXT SPKR, E.ALC)

Transmitter Control and Input Jacks (PTT, TRV, EXT ALC, TX GND)

Audio and Control Jacks (MIC, REC, TX REQ, +13.8V)

Keying and Power Jacks (KEY, Main Power, Circuit Breaker, AC IN)

Accessory and Interface Jacks (µ-TUNE, DMU, CAT, PGM, REMOTE)

FH-2 Switches

Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands

Typical Start-up Procedure

Clarifier Operation on VFO-A

Convenience Features

Dual Receive Operation

Explains simultaneous reception on VFO-A and VFO-B.

Headphone Usage for Dual Receive

Details connecting stereo headphones for dual reception audio.

VFO Tracking and Sideband Diversity

Covers VFO tracking and sideband diversity reception modes.

Bandwidth Diversity and Polarity Diversity

Audio Playback from Main Receiver

My Bands Operation

“My Bands” Setup

Details how to configure the "My Bands" feature by selecting bands to skip.

“My Band” Operation

Explains how to use the "My Bands" feature to select pre-configured bands.

Band Stack Operation

Custom Switch (C.S) Functionality

C.S Setup

Guides through assigning a Menu item to the [C.S] button.

Menu Selection Recall via [C.S] button

Explains how to recall and adjust a programmed Menu item using the [C.S] button.

Rotator Control Functions

More Frequency Navigation Techniques

Keyboard Frequency Entry

Allows direct entry of frequencies using front panel keys.

Frequency Tuning with UP/DOWN Buttons

Tunes VFO frequency in 1 MHz steps using microphone or FH-2 buttons.

Microphone UP/DWN Switches for Scanning

Uses microphone UP/DWN switches for scanning and tuning.

FH-2 Keypad Buttons for Frequency Adjustment

Uses FH-2 keypad buttons for VFO frequency adjustment.

Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram)

VRF and Roofing Filters

Details VRF preselector and first IF roofing filters.

DSP Filters (Contour, IF Shift, Width)

Explains Contour, IF Shift, and IF Width DSP filters.

Noise Reduction and AGC

Covers DNR, DNF, AGC, and Sloped AGC functions.

IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)

Attenuator (ATT) Functionality

RF Gain Adjustment (SSB/CW/AM)

Advanced Interference-Suppression Features: RF Front End

Using the VRF (Variable RF Front-End Filter)

Describes the VRF preselector for superior out-of-band signal rejection.

Interference Rejection (Signals Off Frequency by Just a Few kHz)

Roofing Filters (R.FLT)

Details the first IF roofing filters for interference protection.

Interference Rejection (Signals Within 3 kHz)

Contour Control Operation

Explains the Contour filter system for signal perturbation.

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

Width (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning

Using IF Shift and Width Together

IF Notch Filter Operation

Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation

Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation

Narrow (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection

IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation

Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception

AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

Maintains constant audio output level by adjusting signal strength.

Sloped AGC Operation

Allows audio volume to rise and fall slightly with signal strength.

Mute Feature (VFO-A Band)

Adjustable Receiver Audio Filter

SSB/AM Mode Transmission

Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality

Parametric Microphone Equalizer Setup

Guides through connecting the microphone and adjusting equalizer settings.

Activating the Parametric Microphone Equalizer

Using the Speech Processor (SSB Mode)

Low-Distortion Class-A Operation (SSB Mode)

Transmitter Convenience Features

Voice Memory Operation

Stores and plays back voice messages using the FH-2 keypad.

VOX (Automatic TX/RX Switching)

Monitor Feature (SSB/AM/FM Modes)

Split Operation Using TX Clarifier

VFO Tracking Feature

Quick Split Operation

CW Mode Operation

Straight Key and Emulation Setup

Guides setup for using straight keys or computer keying.

Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer

Details using the transceiver's internal electronic keyer with a paddle.

CW Convenience Features

CW Spotting (Zero-Beating)

Explains zero-beating with CW station using spotting tone.

Audio Peak Filter (APF)

Activates APF for very narrow audio bandwidth to reduce interference.

Using CW Reverse

CW Delay Time Setting

CW Pitch Adjustment

Contest Memory Keyer

Message Memory Programming

Stores messages using a keyer paddle or text entry.

Checking CW Memory Contents and Playback

Beacon Mode Operation

Text Memory Programming

Contest Number Programming

FM Mode Operation

Basic FM Operation

Guides through selecting FM mode, tuning, and basic transmission.

Repeater Operation

Memory Operation

Convenient Memory Functions

Explains storage and recall of frequencies, modes, and settings.

QMB (Quick Memory Bank)

QMB Channel Storage

Details the process of storing data into QMB memories.

QMB Channel Recall

Explains how to recall data from QMB memories.

Regular Memory Operation

Memory Channel Status and Erasure

Moving Memory Data and Memory Tune

Memory Groups

Memory Group Assignment

Guides through enabling and assigning memory groups.

Choosing the Desired Memory Group

Explains how to recall memories within a specific group.

Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency: 5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only)

VFO and Memory Scanning

VFO Scanning

Scans VFO frequencies until a signal opens the squelch.

Memory Scan

PMS (Programmable Memory Scanning)

Packet Operation

Packet Setup and Basic Setup

Details menu setup procedures and essential steps for packet operation.

RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation

Setting Up for RTTY Operation

Details the setup steps required before commencing RTTY operation.

Miscellaneous AFSK-Based Data Modes

About the Transverter Output Terminal

Transverter Setup and Frequency Offset

Guides setting up the transceiver for transverter use and adjusting frequency display.

Menu Mode

Using the Menu System

Explains how to navigate and operate the transceiver's menu system.

Menu Mode Reset

Resets all menu settings to original factory defaults.

AGC and Display Group Settings

Display, DVS Group Settings

Keyer and General Group Settings

Mode-Specific Settings (CW, DAT)

Mode-Specific Settings (FM, RX Audio)

RX General and DSP Settings

RX DSP and Scope Group Settings

Tuning Group Settings

TX Audio Group Settings

TX General Group Settings

Mode-Specific Settings (RTTY, SSB)

TX General Group Settings

Specifications

General Specifications

Lists general specifications like frequency range, power consumption, and dimensions.

Transmitter Specifications

Lists transmitter specifications like power output and modulation types.

Receiver Specifications

Installation of the Optional Roofing Filter (XF-126CN)

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