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Yaesu FTM-300DR User Manual

Yaesu FTM-300DR
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C4FM/FM 144/430MHz
DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
F TM-300DR
FTM-300DE
Operating Manual

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Yaesu FTM-300DR Specifications

General IconGeneral
Output Power50W (VHF), 50W (UHF)
GPSYes
BluetoothYes
Speaker Output3W
Voltage Range13.8 VDC ±15%
Frequency Range144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz
Modulation TypesFM
Weight1.2 kg
Display TypeTFT Color
Digital Voice/ModesC4FM
RF Power Output50W
Channels/Memory Channels1000

Summary

Introduction

Quick Guide

Supplied Accessories and Options

Name and function of each component

Panel (front)

Describes the front panel controls and their functions.

Panel (Left and right side)

Details the micro-SD card slot, release knob, and EXT GPS jack.

Panel (rear)

Details control jack, screw hole, and firmware update switch.

Main body (Front)

Describes the front panel jacks and firmware update switch.

Main body (rear)

Describes antenna terminal, cooling fan, power, and speaker jacks.

Microphone (SSM-85D)

Explains buttons and keys on the microphone.

Program keys (P1/P2/P3/P4)

Details default and configurable functions of programmable keys.

Display

Status Bar

Explains icons and indicators on the status bar.

A-band / B-band display area

Explains memory grouping names and VFO/HOME channel displays.

Descriptions of Main Screens

Details the Normal screen (VFO) and Band Scope screen.

Key Operational Concepts

Function Menu screen

Describes accessing frequently used functions via a pop-up menu.

SETUP MENU screen

Describes accessing and configuring various functions via the setup menu.

BACKTRACK screen

Describes the navigation function for tracking locations.

Installing the Radio

About the antenna

Details antenna selection and connection for optimal performance.

Connection of Antenna and Power Cables

Illustrates proper connection of antenna coaxial cables and power supply.

Installing the transceiver

Provides steps for mounting the main body and front panel of the transceiver.

Connecting the front panel to the main body

Explains how to connect the control panel to the main body using cables.

New Operating Concepts E2O-II (Easy to Operate-II)

Function pop-up screen

Allows one-touch access to frequently used functions.

Memory Auto Grouping (MAG) function

Enables easy recall of memory channels grouped by frequency band.

Multi-Channel Standby (MCS) function

Automatically monitors multiple memory channels within MAG groups.

Using a Micro SD Memory Card

Usable microSD Memory Cards

Lists supported microSD and microSDHD memory card capacities.

Mounting and Dismounting microSD Memory Card

Provides instructions for inserting and removing microSD cards.

Formatting a Micro SD Memory Card

Details the procedure for formatting a new microSD memory card.

Operation

Turning the Transceiver ON

Steps to power on and off the transceiver, including initial call sign input.

Inputting the call sign

Guide for entering the initial call sign upon first power-up.

Adjusting the volume

Instructions for setting the audio volume level for both A and B bands.

Adjusting the squelch level

Guidance on adjusting squelch to mute background noise.

Changing the operation band

Explains how to switch between the A and B operating bands.

Selecting a Frequency Band

How to select desired frequency bands like AIR, VHF, UHF using the BAND key.

Tuning to a Frequency

Methods for tuning to specific frequencies using the DIAL knob or input screen.

Changing the Frequency Step

How to change the DIAL knob rotation frequency step setting.

Selecting the Communication Mode

Explains selecting communication modes like V/D, VW, FM, AM.

Using AMS (Automatic Mode Select) function

Details how AMS automatically selects the communication mode.

Setting the transmit mode when using the AMS function

How to fix the transmit mode regardless of the received signal.

E2O-II (Easy to Operate-II) frequently used functions

Allows one-touch access to frequently used functions.

Fixing the Communication Mode

How to manually select and fix the transmit operation mode.

Transmitting

Steps for transmitting signals and understanding TX/BUSY indicators.

Changing the Transmit Power Level

How to adjust the transmit power output level.

Locking the Keys and DIAL knob

Procedure to lock/unlock keys and the DIAL knob using the Power switch.

Digital C4FM Features

About the Digital Group ID (DG-ID) feature

Explains DG-ID for group communication and monitoring.

Communicating with the DG-ID feature

Instructions for using DG-ID for group communication.

Setting the transmit and receive DG-ID number to “00”

How to set DG-ID to "00" for communication with all stations.

Communicating only with the specific members by setting the DG-ID number except for “00”

How to set DG-ID to a specific number for group-only communication.

Repeater Operation

Communicating Via the Repeater

Explains using the ARS function for repeater operation.

Reverse function

Temporarily reverses transmit/receive frequencies to check direct communication.

Tone Calling (1750 Hz)

Details using the 1750 Hz burst tone for repeater access.

Using the Memory

Writting to memory (There are two ways)

Step-by-step guide to saving frequencies and settings into memory channels.

Recall memory (There are two ways)

Methods to recall stored memory channels.

Recalling a memory by directly entering the channel number

How to recall memory channels by entering their number.

Recall a memory by directly inputting channels using the numeric keys on the microphone

Recalling memory channels using the microphone's numeric keypad.

Displaying a list of memory channels in memory mode

How to display the list of all stored memory channels.

Multi Channel Standby (MCS) Function

Allows monitoring multiple memory channels in MAG groups.

Edit memory

Edit memory tag

How to assign or edit memory name tags for channels.

Edit memory tag (continued)

Details character input for memory tags.

Clearing Memories

Procedure to erase specific memory channels.

Using the Home Channel

Recalling the Home Channels

How to recall the home channel frequency using the P2 key.

Changing the Home Channel Frequency

Procedure to set or change the stored home channel frequency.

Split Memory

Split Memory

Registering different frequencies for receive and transmit to a memory channel.

Scanning Function

VFO Scan/Memory Scan

How to scan frequencies in VFO or memory mode.

Programmable Memory scan (PMS)

Scans frequencies within specified limits in PMS channels.

Setting the Receive Operation When Scanning Stops

Configures how scanning behaves when a signal is detected.

Skip Memory Channels

Allows setting memory channels to be skipped during scanning.

Convenience Features - Bluetooth® Operation

Bluetooth® Operation

Introduces the built-in Bluetooth functionality for hands-free operation.

Pairing the Bluetooth® Headset

Steps to pair the transceiver with a Bluetooth headset for the first time.

Pairing the Bluetooth® Headset (continued)

Completes the Bluetooth headset pairing process.

Disable the Bluetooth® function

How to cancel the Bluetooth operation.

VOX Operation

VOX Operation

Using Bluetooth headset for hands-free transmission via voice activation.

Setting VOX function

Configuring VOX gain levels (LOW/HIGH) for hands-free transmission.

Set the VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) delay time

Adjusts the delay time before returning to receive after speech stops.

Convenience Features - Bluetooth® Battery Save

Bluetooth® battery save function

Extends headset battery life by enabling a power-saving feature.

Connect with another Bluetooth® headset

Steps to connect to different Bluetooth headsets.

Connect with another Bluetooth® headset (continued)

Details searching and connecting to other Bluetooth devices.

Remove a registered (paired) Bluetooth® device from the list

How to delete paired Bluetooth devices from the list.

Band Scope

Band Scope

Visualizes signal strength across a range of frequencies.

Change frequency or Memory Channels

How to change the center frequency/channel in Band Scope.

Exit the Band Scope

Procedure to return from the Band Scope screen.

Change the number of channels displayed

Adjusts the display width (WIDE/NARROW) for Band Scope.

Using the Voice Recorder

Recording the receive audio

Instructions for recording received audio onto the microSD card.

Disable the recording function

How to stop the voice recording function.

Setting the Recording function

Configures which bands to record and if transmit audio is included.

Playback the recorded audio

Steps to play back recorded audio files from the microSD card.

Delete files

Procedure to delete recorded audio files.

Taking a Picture (Snapshot Function)

Taking a Picture (Snapshot Function)

Using the camera microphone to capture images and save them.

Viewing the Saved Image

How to view captured images stored on the microSD card.

Deleting saved images

Procedure to delete captured image files.

GPS Function

WIRES-X function

APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) function

Using Setup Menu

Setup Menu Operation

Guide to navigating and configuring settings in the Setup Menu.

Tables of Setup Menu Operations

Tables of Setup Menu Operations

A detailed reference for all setup menu items, options, and default settings.

Tables of Setup Menu Operations (continued)

Further details on setup menu items, descriptions, and options.

Tables of Setup Menu Operations (continued)

Additional setup menu items, descriptions, and options.

Tables of Setup Menu Operations (continued)

More setup menu items, descriptions, and options.

Tables of Setup Menu Operations (continued)

Final setup menu items, descriptions, and options.

Tables of Setup Menu Operations (continued)

Details on SD CARD, OPTION, and RESET sections of setup menu.

Tables of Setup Menu Operations (continued)

Specifics on CLONE and CALLSIGN settings within the setup menu.

Restoring to Defaults (Reset)

All Reset

Restores all transceiver settings and memory content to factory defaults.

Memory Channels Reset

Procedure to erase all registered memory channels.

APRS Reset

Restores all APRS settings to factory defaults.

Text input screen

Specifications

General

Lists general specifications like frequency range, channel steps, supply voltage.

Transmitter

Details transmitter specifications including power output and modulation type.

Receiver

Lists receiver specifications like circuit type, sensitivity, and selectivity.

Bluetooth

Details Bluetooth version, class, and output power.

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