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Yaesu FTM-500DR User Manual

Yaesu FTM-500DR
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C4FM/FM 144/430MHz
DUAL BAND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER
FTM-500DR
FTM-500DE
Operating Manual

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Yaesu FTM-500DR Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz
GPSBuilt-in
BluetoothYes
Speaker Output3W
Voltage Range13.8 V DC ±15 %
Operating Temperature-10°C to +60°C
Antenna ConnectorSO-239
ModesFM, C4FM
DisplayColor TFT
RF Power Output50 W (VHF), 50 W (UHF)
Channels1000
Digital ModesC4FM
Output Power50W

Summary

Introduction

Quick Guide

Turn the Power ON

Steps to power on the transceiver and input the call sign.

Input the Call sign

Guide on entering the call sign using the touchscreen or FUNC knob.

Select the Operating Band

How to select the desired frequency band using the BAND key.

Tune the frequency

Instructions for tuning to a specific frequency using the DIAL knob.

Supplied Accessories and Options

Basic Operation

Turning the Transceiver ON

Detailed steps for powering on the transceiver.

Inputting the call sign

Guide on entering the call sign using the touchscreen or FUNC knob.

Basic Operation

Adjusting the volume

How to adjust the audio volume for Main and Sub bands.

Adjusting the squelch level

Method to set the squelch level to mute background noise.

Selecting a Frequency Band

How to select the desired frequency band using the BAND key.

Tuning to a Frequency

Keyboard frequency entry (Direct Input)

Steps for entering frequencies directly via the keypad.

Change the frequency rapidly (MHz up/down function)

How to change frequency in 1MHz steps using the DIAL knob.

Basic Operation

Switch between Main Band and Sub Band

How to switch between Main and Sub bands using the P1 key.

Transmitting

Procedure for transmitting and important transmission cautions.

Locking the Keys and DIAL knob

How to lock/unlock keys and the DIAL knob to prevent accidental changes.

Useful Functions

CFL: Custom Function List

How to register and use frequently used functions for quick access.

Registration to the Custom Function List

Step-by-step guide to add functions to the Custom Function List.

Use the Function List

How to access and execute functions from the Function List.

Useful Functions

PMG (Primary Memory Group)

How to display and use the PMG function for monitoring multiple channels.

Register the frequency to PMG

Steps to register frequencies into the PMG.

Display the PMG screen

How to access and view the PMG screen.

Cancel the frequency registered in PMG

How to unregister frequencies from the PMG.

Useful Functions

Band Scope

How to display signal strengths of nearby channels in a graph.

Memory auto grouping (MAG) function

How memory channels are automatically grouped by band for easy recall.

VFO Band skip function

How to set bands to be skipped during VFO operation.

Setup Menu List

Dual Receive and Scope Operation

Dual Receive

How to receive on Main and Sub bands simultaneously.

Scope Screen

How to monitor frequencies on the Sub-display while receiving the Main frequency.

Change the number of channels displayed during scope operation

How to adjust the scope display to show more or fewer channels.

Advanced Operation Features

Search & Go (Short press)

Using the scope screen to access SUB VFO dual receive quickly.

Touch & Go (Long press)

Rewriting Main VFO or displaying frequency input screen via long press.

Quick Back function

How to return to the previous frequency within 5 seconds.

PMG (Primary Memory Group) Function

Register the frequency to PMG

Steps to register frequencies into the PMG.

Using PMG function

How to select channels and adjust squelch within PMG.

Unregister the Channel (Frequency) registered in PMG

How to unregister frequencies from the PMG.

PMG Modes

Normal Mode (Manual Mode)

How PMG displays signals in manual mode and how to navigate.

Auto Mode

How PMG operates in auto mode for automatic dual receive.

Customized Function List (CFL)

Use the Function List

How to access and execute functions from the Function List.

Close the Function List

How to exit the Function List screen.

Customized Function List (CFL)

Registration to the Function List

Steps to add functions to the Function List.

Cancel registration in the Function List

Steps to remove functions from the Function List.

AESS (Acoustic Enhanced Speaker System)

Front Speaker Tone Settings

How to adjust sound quality for the front speaker.

Rear Speaker Tone Settings

How to adjust sound quality for the main body speaker.

Control Head Component Identification

VOL/SQL knob

Function of the volume/squelch knob for Main and Sub bands.

PMG key

How to use the PMG key to access the Primary Memory Group.

BAND M-V key

How to switch bands and recall memory groups.

Control Head Component Identification

DIAL knob

How to change frequency/memory channel with the DIAL knob.

V/M key

How to switch between VFO and Memory modes.

FUNC knob

How to access CFL and Setup Menu.

Control Head Top Buttons

GM key

How to turn Group Monitor and DG-ID setting ON/OFF.

DG key

How to change communication modes (AMS, DN, FM).

BAND key

How to select the operation band and copy frequencies.

DISP key

How to display the scope screen.

Control Head External Connections and Adjustments

micro-SD card slot

Location and purpose of the microSD card slot.

EXT GPS jack

Connection for external GPS devices.

MIC jack

Connection for the microphone.

Main Body Connections and Ports

ANT terminal

Connection for the antenna coaxial cable.

13.8V DC

Connection for the DC power supply.

DATA Jack

Connection for remote operation or PC interface.

Microphone (SSM-85D) Overview

PTT

Function of the Push-To-Talk switch.

DWN

Button to move frequency/channel lower or start scanning.

UP

Button to move frequency/channel higher or start scanning.

DTMF keypad

Using keypad for DTMF sequences and other functions.

Microphone Functionality

Program keys (P1/P2/P3/P4)

Default and assignable functions of the programmable keys.

Display Indicators and Status Bar

Display Layout

Explanation of the main screen elements and indicators.

Status Bar Icons

Meaning of various icons appearing in the status bar.

Band Display Area Information

Main-Band / Sub-Band display area

Explanation of modes and MAG groups displayed in the band area.

Squelch type is displayed

Icons and meanings for different squelch types.

Communication Mode Settings

Normal screen (VFO screen)

Overview of the VFO screen display.

PMG screen

How to access and use the PMG screen.

Screen Operations and Navigation

Band Scope screen

How to use the band scope for signal monitoring.

Function List screen

How to access and use the Function List.

Setup Menu screen

How to access and navigate the Setup Menu.

GPS and Navigation Features

BACKTRACK function

How to register and navigate locations.

GPS Information screen

Displaying GPS satellite status and related information.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Types and meanings of the marks

Explanation of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION marks and symbols.

Prohibited Actions

Actions that must not be done for safe operation.

Required Actions

Actions that must be done for safe operation.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Electrical Safety Precautions

Warnings related to power supply, cables, and fuses.

RF Exposure and Interference Precautions

Precautions regarding antenna distance and interference.

General Usage Precautions

Precautions on operating environment, volume, impact, and cleaning.

Installing the Radio

About the antenna

Guidelines for selecting and using an antenna.

Connection of Antenna and Power Cables

How to properly connect antenna and power cables.

Installing the Transceiver and Microphone

Install the main body using the supplied bracket

Steps to mount the main body using the included bracket.

Using the optional Dash Mount Bracket “MMB-103”

Information on using the optional dash mount bracket.

Optional Mounting Kits

Attach the SJMK-500 to the control head

How to install the Swing Head Kit onto the control head.

Micro SD Memory Card Usage

Mounting and Dismounting microSD Memory Card

How to insert and remove the microSD card.

Formatting a Micro SD Memory Card

Steps to format a microSD card for proper use.

Communication Mode Settings

Using AMS (Automatic Mode Select) function

How AMS automatically selects communication modes.

Setting the transmit mode when using the AMS function

How to fix the transmit mode independently of AMS.

Communication Mode and Transmit Power

Fixing the Communication Mode

How to manually select and fix the communication mode.

Changing the Transmit Power Level

How to adjust the transmit power output.

Frequency and Band Settings

Setting the Skip Band

How to set bands to be skipped during operation.

Changing the Frequency Step

How to change the frequency tuning step.

Change the frequency display color of the operation band

How to set the display color for frequencies.

Digital C4FM Features

About the Digital Group ID (DG-ID) feature

Explanation of the DG-ID feature 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.

Digital C4FM Features

Communicating with specific members by setting DG-ID

How to communicate with specific groups using DG-ID.

Digital C4FM Features

DG-ID Communication Examples

Diagrams illustrating DG-ID communication scenarios.

Repeater Operation

Communicating Via the Repeater

How to use the transceiver with repeaters, including ARS.

Reverse function

How to temporarily reverse transmit/receive frequencies.

Memory Management

Writing to memory

Steps to save frequencies and settings into memory channels.

Memory Management

Recall memory (There are three ways)

Various methods to recall stored memory channels.

Memory Management

Recalling a memory by directly entering the channel number

How to recall memories using keypad or microphone input.

Copy memory channel information to VFO

How to copy memory data to the VFO.

Memory Channel List and Band Grouping

Displaying a list of memory channels in memory mode

How to display and navigate the memory channel list.

Editing Memory Channels

Edit memory tag

How to assign a name or tag to memory channels.

Editing Memory Channels

Clearing Memories

How to delete registered memory channels.

Home Channel Operations

Recall from the Function List

How to recall the Home channel via the Function List.

Changing the Home Channel Frequency

How to set a new frequency as the Home channel.

Split Memory Feature

Split Memory

How to register different frequencies for receive and transmit in one memory channel.

Scanning Functions

VFO Scan / Memory Scan

How to perform VFO and Memory scans to find signals.

Setting the Receive Operation When Scanning Stops

How to configure scan resume behavior (BUSY/HOLD).

Scanning Functions

Skip Memory Channels

How to set memory channels to be skipped during scans.

Programmable Memory scan (PMS)

How to perform scans within defined frequency ranges.

Bluetooth® Operation

Pairing the Bluetooth® Headset

Steps to pair a Bluetooth headset with the transceiver.

Setting VOX function

How to configure VOX settings (LOW/HIGH).

Bluetooth® Operation

Connecting to Bluetooth® devices

How to search for and connect to Bluetooth devices.

Disable the Bluetooth® function

How to turn off the Bluetooth function.

Bluetooth® Hands-Free Operation

Transmit operation by pressing the button on the Bluetooth® headset

How to transmit using headset buttons when VOX is OFF.

Hands-free VOX operation with a Bluetooth® headset

How to use VOX for hands-free transmission with a headset.

Bluetooth® Hands-Free Operation

Set the VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) delay time

How to set the delay time for VOX return to receive.

Managing Bluetooth® Connections

Connect with another Bluetooth® headset

How to connect to additional Bluetooth® headsets.

Delete all registered (paired) Bluetooth® devices from the list

How to remove all paired Bluetooth® devices.

Bluetooth® Audio Output Settings

Bluetooth® received audio output

How to set audio output from headset only or both headset and speaker.

Dual Receive Function

Activating Priority Scan

How to activate Priority Scan for dual receive.

Disable the Priority Scan function

How to turn off Priority Scan.

Voice Recorder Function

About the file

Information about audio file format and naming.

Recording the receive audio

Steps to start recording received audio.

Voice Recorder Function

Setting the Recording function

How to select bands and whether to include transmit audio for recording.

Voice Recorder Function

Playback the recorded audio

Steps to play back recorded audio files.

Delete files

How to delete recorded audio files.

Advanced Communication Functions

GPS Function

How the GPS receiver works and its capabilities.

WIRES-X function

Information on using WIRES-X for internet-based communication.

APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) function

How APRS uses GPS for location reporting and data exchange.

Squelch and Paging Features

Tone squelch feature

How CTCSS tone squelch filters signals.

Digital Code squelch (DCS) feature

How DCS filters signals based on codes.

New PAGER (EPCS) feature

How to use pager codes for station calling.

Using the Setup Menu

Setup Menu Operation

How to navigate and operate the Setup Menu.

Setup Menu Operations Guide

DISPLAY Settings

Configuration options for display settings.

TX Settings

Configuration options for transmitting.

RX Settings

Configuration options for receiving.

Setup Menu Operations Guide

MEMORY Settings

Configuration options for memory channels.

CONFIG Settings

General configuration settings.

Setup Menu Operations Guide

SIGNALING Settings

Configuration options for signaling features.

SCAN Settings

Configuration options for scanning functions.

DIGITAL Settings

Configuration options for digital modes.

Setup Menu Operations Guide

GM Settings

Configuration options for Group Monitor.

WIRES-X Settings

Configuration options for WIRES-X.

DATA Settings

Configuration options for data communication.

APRS Settings

Configuration options for APRS.

Setup Menu Operations Guide

APRS Settings (continued)

Further APRS configuration options.

Setup Menu Operations Guide

SD CARD Settings

Settings related to microSD card operations.

RESET Settings

Options for restoring factory defaults.

Text Input Screen

Character input method

How to enter characters using the screen keyboard.

Alphabet Input

How to switch between letters and capitalization.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

General technical details like frequency range and voltage.

Transmitter Specifications

Details regarding RF power, modulation, and deviation.

Technical Specifications

Receiver Specifications

Details on receiver sensitivity, selectivity, and AF output.

Bluetooth Specifications

Details on Bluetooth version and class.

YAESU Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Terms

General terms of the limited warranty.

Limitations of Warranty

Specific limitations and exclusions of the warranty.

YAESU Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Procedures

Steps to follow for warranty service.

Other conditions

Additional conditions and legal disclaimers.

Regulatory Compliance Information

FCC and ISED Compliance

Statements regarding compliance with FCC and ISED regulations.

Cellular Service Warning

Warning against modification for cellular service.

Declarations and Disposal

EU Declaration of Conformity

Statement of compliance with EU Radio Equipment Directive.

UKCA Declaration of Conformity

Statement of compliance with UKCA regulations.

Electronic Equipment Disposal

Instructions for proper disposal of the product.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer and Product Details

Information about the transceiver manufacturer and model.

FCC Rules Compliance

Statement of compliance with FCC rules.

Attention - Condition of Use

Important user conditions for EU countries.

Company Information and Copyright

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