YAESU FTM-500DR C4FM FM 144 430MHz Dual Band Digital Transceiver Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: YAESU

YAESU FTM-500DR C4FM FM 144 430MHz Dual Band Digital Transceiver

Specifications

Frequency Range: 144/430 MHz
Operating System: E2O-IV
Total Audio Output: 9W (3W: main body, 6W: control head)
Digital Communication: Yaesu C4FM (Quaternary FSK) system
Simultaneous Reception: Two separate frequencies, on different bands, or within the same band (V+V/U+U/V+U/U+V)
Automatic Mode Select: Analog FM or C4FM digital modes
DG-ID Feature: Enables automatic locating and communicating with other stations with matching DG-ID number
Group Monitor Feature: Enables locating and communicating with other stations within contact range and matching DG-ID number
Display: 2.4-inch High-Resolution QVGA Full-Color TFT Display
Swing Head Function: Allows adjusting control head angle upward by about 20 degrees
Memory Channel Band Auto Grouping (MAG)
VFO Band Skip Function: Can hide unused bands
Band Scope: High-resolution display of 61 channels
Super DX Function: Temporarily increases receiver sensitivity
Wide-band Reception: 108 MHz to 999.99 MHz (USA Cellular Blocked)
Built-in GPS Unit: Displays current location and heading information
Memory Channels: 1104
Heat Sink: Heavy Duty-Heat Sink with FACC (Funnel Air-Convection Conductor)
WiRES-X Compatibility: Portable Digital Node or Fixed Node with HRI-200
Digital GM Function: Group Monitor function
Memory Card Compatibility: microSD memory cards

Product Usage Instructions

Quick Guide

For a quick start, follow these steps:

Connect the supplied accessories to the transceiver.
Turn on the transceiver by pressing the power button.
Use the menu button to navigate through settings and select desired options.
Use the frequency selector to choose the desired frequency for transmission and reception.
Press the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button to transmit.
Adjust the volume using the volume control knob.
Refer to the Advance Manual for more detailed instructions and advanced features.

Supplied Accessories and Options

The following accessories are included with the FTM-500DR/DE Transceiver:

Main Body Unit
Control Head
Microphone
DC Power Cable
Mounting Bracket
Spare Fuse
Operating Manual

Additional options and accessories are available for purchase separately. Refer to the Advance Manual or Yaesu website for more information.

Basic Operation

The FTM-500DR/DE Transceiver offers various features and functions for efficient communication. Here are some basic operations:

Power On/Off

To turn on the transceiver, press and hold the power button until the display lights up. To turn off, press and hold the power button again.

Frequency Selection

Use the frequency selector to choose the desired frequency for transmission and reception. Turn the selector knob to navigate through the frequency range.

Menu Navigation

Press the menu button to access the menu options. Use the up and down buttons to scroll through the options, and the select button to choose a specific option. Use the menu button again to exit the menu.

Transmitting

To transmit, press and hold the PTT (Push-to-Talk) button while speaking into the microphone. Release the button to listen for incoming transmissions.

Volume Control

Adjust the volume using the volume control knob. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease it.

FAQs

Q: Can I use a memory card with the FTM-500DR/DE Transceiver?

A: Yes, the transceiver is compatible with microSD memory cards. You can use a memory card to store additional data or settings.

Q: How many memory channels does the FTM-500DR/DE Transceiver have?

A: The transceiver has a large-capacity of 1104 memory channels, allowing you to store and easily recall your favorite frequencies.

Q: Does the FTM-500DR/DE Transceiver have a built-in GPS unit?

A: Yes, the transceiver is equipped with a built-in GPS unit that displays your current location and heading information.

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

Introduction

Features of the Yaesu FTM-500DR/DE Transceiver.

m Equipped with a front speaker. The AESS dual speaker system uses the main body

speaker in combination the front panel speaker to provide clear audio quality and

spacious 3D sound.

m Total audio output is 9W (3W: main body, 6W: control head) High sound quality, loud

speakers.

m The latest operating system E2O-IV (Easy to Operate-IV) affords a new operating

feeling with dual mobile “Touch & Go” and “Search & Go” functions.

m The Primary Memory Group Activity Monitor (PMG) function can register up to 5

channels with the receive frequencies of the VFO or memory channels by simply

pressing and holding the

key. Press the

key to scan the registered fre-

quencies and display the reception status (signal strength) in a real time bar graph.

m Digital communication using Yaesu (C4FM (Quaternary FSK) system)

m Simultaneous reception of two separate frequencies, on different bands, or within the

same band (V+V/U+U/V+U/U+V).

m Equipped with AMS (Automatic Mode Select) feature that automatically selects the

analog FM or the C4FM digital modes, according to the signal of the other station.

m The DG-ID (Digital Group ID) feature, and the Group Monitor (GM) feature enable

automatically locating, and communicating with other stations that are within contact

range and have the matching DG-ID number, (Group ID number from 00 to 99).

m The 2.4-inch High-Resolution QVGA Full-Color TFT Display shows the communica-

tion status and settings of the FTM-500DR/DE in a straightforward manner, achieving

excellent operability.

m Swing head function allows adjusting the control head angle upward by about 20 degrees.

m The Custom Function List (CFL) can be personalized by registering frequently used

functions (up to 8) from the 127 items Setup Menu.

m Memory Channel Band Auto Grouping (MAG). The memory channels are automati-

cally categorized in each band, so that memory channels can be easily and quickly

recalled.

m VFO band skip function can be set to hide the unused bands.

m High-resolution band scope that displays 61 channels

m The Super DX function temporarily increases the receiver sensitivity.

m Wide-band reception (108 MHz to 999.99 MHz) (USA Cellular Blocked)

m Built-in GPS unit permits display of the current location and heading information

m Equipped with Bluetooth® function as standard. Supports hands-free communication

using the optional Bluetooth® headset SSM-BT10 or a commercially available product.

m Large-capacity 1104 memory channels

m Heavy Duty-Heat Sink with FACC (Funnel Air-Convection Conductor)

m WiRES-X Portable Digital Node or Fixed Node with HRI-200

m Equipped with digital GM (Group Monitor) function

m Ready for APRS® communication with world standard 1200 / 9600bps AX25 modem

m Compatible with microSD memory cards

Thank you for purchasing the FTM-500DR/DE Transceiver. We urge you to read this manual in its entirety, and also the Advance Manual (available for download on the Yaesu website), to gain a full understanding of the amazing capability of the exciting new FTM-500DR/DE Transceiver.

WIRES-X, GM function and APRS instruction manuals are not included in the product package. They are available and may be downloaded from the Yaesu.com website.

Quick Guide

Turn the Power ON

Press and hold the [POWER(LOCK)] switch.
Input the Call sign
When turning the power ON for the first time after purchasing, input the call sign of your own station. Input call sign may be changed from Setup Menu [120 CALLSIGN]. 1. When turning the power ON for the
first time after purchasing, the call sign input screen will be displayed.
Please enter Your CALLSIGN
(Max 10 letters) Press the FUNC knob
2. Press the FUNC knob (upper right).
3. Input the call sign. Touch the characters on the screen, or rotate the FUNC knob to select each character and then press the FUNC knob. : to move the cursor to the right. : to move the cursor to the left. : change to the numeric and symbol input : to delete character to left of cursor See “Text input screen” on page 75 to input a call sign.
4. Repeat step 3 to input the remaining call sign characters.
5. Press and hold the FUNC knob to conclude inputting. The power is turned OFF once and then turned on automatically. Normal operation (VFO Mode) screen will be displayed.

Select the Operating Band

Press the

key.

Tune the frequency

Rotate the DIAL knob.

Adjust the volume

Rotate the VOL/SQL knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

Adjust the squelch setting

The squelch level may be adjusted to mute the background noise when no signal is received.
1. Press the VOL/SQL knob. 2. Rotate the VOL/SQL knob to adjust
the squelch to a level at which the background noise is muted. *When the squelch level is increased, the noise is more likely to be silenced, but it may become more difficult to receive weak signals. 3. Press the VOL/SQL knob again or wait for about 3 seconds to complete the adjustment.

Select the communication mode

In the factory settings, the communication

mode automatically corresponds to the

signal being received.

Press the

key or touch the mode

area on the display to manually select the communication mode.

Transmit/Receive Signals
Talk into the microphone while holding the PTT switch on the side. Release the PTT switch to return to receive.

Set the Bluetooth® function

The FTM-500DR/DE is equipped with the Bluetooth function. To use a Bluetooth headset, refer to “Bluetooth® Operation” on page 54 for setting.

Supplied Accessories and Options
Supplied Accessories
· DTMF microphone SSM-85D · DC power cable (with fuse attached) · Bracket for main body · Spare fuse (15A) · Operating Manual (This Manual)

If any item is missing, contact the dealer from which you purchased the transceiver.

Available Options
· Swing Head Kit · Dash Mount Bracket · Control Cable 20ft (6m) · Control Cable 10ft (3m) · Mic Extension Kit 10ft (3m) for SSM-85D and MH-42C6J · WIRES-X Connection Cable kit · Voice Guide Unit · DTMF Microphone · Microphone · Bluetooth® Headset · High-Power External Speaker

SJMK-500 MMB-103 CT-132 SCU-62 MEK-5 SCU-58 FVS-2 SSM-85D MH-42C6J SSM-BT10 MLS-100

Basic Operation

Turning the Transceiver ON
1. Press and hold the POWER (LOCK) switch to turn the transceiver ON / OFF. Press and hold

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z Inputting the call sign
1. The first time the transceiver is turned ON after it is purchased; input your own call sign.
2. Press the FUNC knob to proceed to the call sign input screen. · When the transceiver is subsequently turned ON, the opening screen appears followed by the frequency screen. · The input call sign may be changed from the Setup Menu [121 CALLSIGN].
3. Touch or rotate the FUNC knob, then press it to select each character.

Please enter Your CALLSIGN
(Max 10 letters) Press the FUNC knob

: to move the cursor to the right. : to move the cursor to the left. : change to the numeric and symbol input : delete the character left of the cursor
Up to 10 characters (letters, numbers, and a hyphen) can be entered.
4. Repeat step 3 to input the remaining call sign characters. 5. Press and hold the FUNC knob to conclude inputting.
Normal operating (VFO Mode) screen will be displayed.

Adjusting the volume

1. Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

Adjust the volume for Main Band (upper)

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Adjust the volume for Sub Band (lower)

Adjusting the squelch level

Annoying noises can be muted when a signal cannot be detected. Normally, use the factory settings, but adjust the squelch if noise is harsh.
1. Press the VOL/SQL knob, and then rotate the FUNC knob to adjust to a level at which the background noise is muted.

Adjust the squelch level for Main Band (upper)

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Adjust the squelch level for Sub Band (lower)

appears on the display.

· Adjustment is possible for Main band and Sub band.

2. After the adjustment, press the VOL/SQL knob again, or do nothing for about 3 sec-

onds, the SQL meter will return to the VOL meter.

When the squelch level is increased, the noise is more likely to be silenced, but it may become more difficult to receive weak signals.

Selecting a Frequency Band

Press the

key to select the desired frequency band.

AIR Band 144MHz Band VHF Band 430MHz Band UHF Band

108MHz – 137MHz 137MHz – 174MHz 174MHz – 400MHz 400MHz – 480MHz 480MHz – 999.995MHz

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· With the “band skip function”, specific bands may be selected to be used. Even when the

band skip is set so that some frequencies cannot be selected, frequently used frequencies

can be recalled by saving them into the memory channels before setting band skip.

· In the VFO mode, press and hold the

key rotate the FUNC knob to select the

band to set press the FUNC knob to select the band rotate the FUNC knob to select

“ON” (selectable) or “OFF” (not selectable)

Tuning to a Frequency

Press the

key to select the desired frequency band.

Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired frequency.

AIR Band

108MHz – 137MHz

144MHz Band 137MHz – 174MHz

VHF Band 174MHz – 400MHz

430MHz Band 400MHz – 480MHz

UHF Band 480MHz – 999.995MHz

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z Keyboard frequency entry (Direct Input)
1. Press and hold the DIAL knob, to display the frequency input screen. Or press the FUNC knob [KEYPAD] press the FUNC knob.
2. The leftmost digit will blink, then turn the DIAL knob to select the first digit.
3. Press the DIAL knob, the second digit will blink. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the second digit. 5. Repeat the same operation to select additional digits.
Then press and hold the DIAL knob to conclude the input and confirm the frequency.

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KEYPAD SCAN SQL OFF RPT-R DTMF

HOME CH TXPWR HIGH ARS AUTO TONE 100.0 APRS OFF

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While entering a frequency using the keyboard, the entry may be canceled by

pressing the

key.

z Change the frequency rapidly (MHz up/down function) Press the DIAL knob, to blink the MHz digit. Change the frequency in 1MHz steps by turning the DIAL knob while it is blinking.

In this case, change the frequency within the range of 108MHz to 999.995MHz regardless of the band. Operation will be within the band that includes the input frequency.

See below for details on operating bands.

108MHz – 137MHz

AM mode*

137MHz – 174MHz

Digital or FM mode

174MHz – 300MHz

FM mode*

300MHz – 320MHz (for USA: 336MHz) AM mode*

320MHz (for USA: 336MHz) – 400MHz FM mode*

400MHz – 480MHz

Digital or FM mode

480MHz – 999.995MHz

FM mode*

*Change to AM or FM mode in the Set Menu [16 RX MODE].

z The numeric keys on microphone Press the numeric keys “0” to “9” to enter the frequency.
Example: To input 145.520 MHz [1] [4] [5] [5] [2] Example: To input 430.000 MHz [4] [3] [Press and hold any numeric key] While entering a frequency using the numeric keys, the entry may be canceled by pressing PTT.

Switch between Main Band and Sub Band

The two operational bands are displayed on the top and bottom of the touch

screen. The upper display band can transmit. Press the microphone [P1] key (factory default) to

Press

transmit on the SUB Band frequency (at the bottom of

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the screen).

Each time the key is pressed, the operating band switches between “Upper” and “Lower”. The upper display is called the “Main band”, and the lower display is called the “Sub band”.

Transmitting
1. While pressing and holding PTT, speak into the microphone.
2. Release the PTT to return to receive.
· If the PTT switch is pressed when a frequency other than the amateur ham radio band is selected, an alarm tone (beep) will be emitted, “TX PROHIBIT” appears on the display, and transmit is disabled.
· If transmission is continued for a long period, the transceiver overheats, and the high temperature protection function is activated. As a result, the transmitting power level is automatically set to Low Power. If transmission continues while the high temperature protection function is active, the transceiver will be forcibly returned to the receive mode.

Locking the Keys and DIAL knob

1. Press the

switch, “LOCK” is shown on the

display for one second, the ” ” icon appears on

the display, and then the keys and DIAL knob are

locked.

Press the

switch again, “UNLOCK” will be

shown on the Display and the keys and the DIAL

knob are unlocked.

The ” ” icon disappears.

Press
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The PTT switch and the VOL/SQL knob cannot be locked.

Useful Functions

CFL: Custom Function List ………………………………………… page 16
From 127 items of the Setup Menu, frequently used functions in the Function List can be registered and then recalled by simply pressing the FUNC knob. The Function List screen displays the registered functions and current settings in an easy-to-read form, so you can immediately select and use the function. By default, 10 functions are registered in the Custom Function List. Up to 8 frequently used functions can be registered and customized in the Function List.

Press and hold the FUNC knob

Press the FUNC knob

Setup Menu
(127 items)
DISPLAY 1 FREQUENCY INPUT > 2 LCD BRIGHTNESS 3 FREQUENCY COLOR 4 BAND SCOPE

Press and hold the FUNC knob
Press the FUNC knob
to register

Function List
(Up to 8 items)

KEYPAD HOME CH

SCAN

TXPWR HIGH

SQL OFF ARS AUTO

RPT-R

TONE 100.0

DTMF

APRS OFF

The “KEYPAD” and “HOME CH” displayed at the top of the screen cannot be changed.

z Registration to the Custom Function List Press and hold the FUNC knob to display the setup menu, select the item to be registered with the FUNC knob, then press and hold the FUNC knob. Select the list position to register the setup item with the FUNC knob, and then press the FUNC knob to register it in the setup menu.
z Use the Function List Press the FUNC knob to display the function list screen, and select the function to be used with the FUNC knob or touch it on the screen. By pressing the FUNC knob, you can execute functions or change settings.

Press and hold: to register in the function list

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Turn the FUNC knob to select, then press the FUNC knob.

Press: to recall

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z Cancel registration to Function List

On the function list screen, select the function

to cancel with the FUNC knob or touch it on the

screen.

Press and hold the

key to cancel the regis-

tration.

Turn the FUNC knob to select, then press the FUNC knob.

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Press and hold: to cancel registration

PMG (Primary Memory Group) ………………………………………. page 14

The PMG function that displays the receive status of registered channels in a bar

graph allows registration of up to 5 channels by pressing and holding the

key

for the current display frequency of either the VFO or the memory channel. The PMG

screen can be switched to auto mode or manual mode by press and hold the DIAL

knob.

PMG channels are continuously scanned in auto mode. If a signal is received on other than the current channel, the frequency will automatically blink and dual receive will occur. When the signal disappears or the screen is touched, PMG scanning resumes. When operating on a blinking frequency (channel), touch and hold the blinking frequency to switch it to the operating channel

Current Frequency
(VFO or Memory Channel)

Press the [PMG PW] key

PMG Screen
(Auto Mode)

to call up

to return

z Register the frequency to PMG

Display the frequency of the VFO or memory

channel, then press and hold the

key.

The frequency is registered in PMG. z Display the PMG screen

Press the

key to display the PMG

screen.

Press and hold the DIAL knob to switch between Auto Mode and Manual Mode.

Auto mode scans and receives simultaneously on channels with signals.

Press and hold: Register

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Press: Recall or exit PMG

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Auto Mode:

Scan and receive simultaneously on chan-

nels with signals. When there is no signal, scanning is resumed and the receive status is displayed in real time.
Manual Mode:

Rotate the DIAL knob to select Press and hold the DIAL knob to switch Auto Mode / Manual Mode

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It is fixed to the channel selected by the

DIAL knob, and when there is a signal, the

received audio is output.

When there is no signal on the selected channel, it scans and displays the receive

Press and hold: Unregister

status of other channels in real time. (Even if there is a signal on another channel, the

z Cancel the frequency registered in PMG

received audio is not output.)

Select a channel on the PMG screen

and press and hold the

key.

Band Scope ……………………………………………………………….. page 12

The receive status (signal strength) of the channels before and after the current frequency can be displayed as a bar graph, whether in VFO mode or in memory mode.

Press the

key to display the band scope

screen. When the desired channel is set to the

center with the DIAL knob, the received audio is

played.

Press: Displays the band scope

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Rotate the DIAL knob to select the channel

Memory auto grouping (MAG) function ………………………. page 47

Memory channels can be automatically grouped and recalled for each band.

Press the

key in memory mode.

In the memory mode, each time the

key is

pressed, only memory channels of the specified

frequency band are automatically recalled as a

group, as shown below:

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Press: Select the band to display in memory mode

All memory channels

AIR Band
108MHz – 137MHz memory channel

174MHz – 400MHz 480 MHz – 999.995MHz
memory channel

400MHz-480MHz memory channel

137MHz-174MHz memory channel

VFO Band skip function …………………………………………….. page 39

Bands that are not normally used can be skipped when the

key is pressed.

In VFO mode, press and hold the

key,

select the band you want to set with the FUNC

knob, and press the FUNC knob.

Then turn the FUNC knob to set “ON” (selectable)

/ “OFF” (not selectable).

You can still recall from All Memory Channels

a frequency that is saved in the band set to be

skipped.

Press and hold: Display the band select screen

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Turn DIAL to select a band Press DIAL to select ON/OFF

Memory channel VFO copy ……………………………………… page 46

Transfers the recalled memory channel to the VFO with one-touch operation.

Press and hold the

key while recalling a

memory channel to transfer the memory channel

information to the VFO and switch to VFO mode.

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Press and hold: Copy to VFO in memory mode

Frequently used items from the below 127 Setup Menu types, can be registered to the

Function List. (See page 16) The gray

Setting items are registered in the Func-

tion List by factory default. See page 66 for detail information on the Setup Menu.

DISPLAY 1 FREQUENCY INPUT (Fixed) 2 LCD BRIGHTNESS 3 FREQUENCY COLOR 4 BAND SCOPE 5 LOCATION INFO 6 COMPASS 7 DISPLAY MODE TX 8 TX POWER 9 AMS TX MODE 10 MIC GAIN 11 VOX 12 AUTO DIALER 13 TOT 14 DIGITAL VW RX 15 FM BANDWIDTH 16 RX MODE 17 SUB BAND 18 AUDIO EQUALIZER MEMORY 19 HOME CH (Fixed) 20 MEMORY LIST 21 MEMORY LIST MODE 22 PMG CONFIG 23 BEEP 24 BAND SKIP 25 RPT ARS 26 RPT SHIFT 27 RPT SHIFT FREQ 28 RPT REVERSE 29 MIC PROGRAM KEY 30 DATE&TIME ADJUST 31 DATE&TIME FORMAT 32 TIME ZONE 33 STEP 34 CLOCK TYPE 35 UNIT 36 APO 37 GPS DATUM 38 GPS DEVICE 39 GPS LOG AUDIO 40 RECORDING 41 REC/STOP 42 FRONT SP MUTE

SIGNALING 43 DTMF 44 DTMF MEMORY 45 SQL TYPE 46 TONE SQL FREQ / DCS CODE 47 SQL EXPANSION 48 PAGER CODE 49 PR FREQUENCY 50 BELL RINGER 51 WX ALERT SCAN 52 SCAN 53 DUAL RCV MODE 54 DUAL RX INTRVAL 55 PRIORITY REVERT 56 SCAN RESUME DIGITAL 57 DIGITAL POPUP 58 LOCATION SERVICE 59 STANDBY BEEP GM 60 DP-ID LIST 61 RANGE RINGER 62 RADIO ID 63 LOG LIST WIRES-X 64 RPT/WIRES FREQ 65 SEARCH SETUP 66 EDIT CATEGORYTAG 67 DELETE ROOM/NODE 68 WIRES DG-ID DATA 69 COM PORT 70 DATA BAND 71 DATA SPEED 72 DATA SQL APRS 73 APRS DESTINATION 74 APRS FILTER 75 APRS MSG TEXT 76 APRS MODEM 77 APRS MUTE 78 APRS POPUP 79 APRS RINGER 80 APRS RINGER (CS) 81 APRS TX DELAY 82 APRS UNITS 83 BEACON INFO 84 BEACON STATUSTXT

85 BEACON TX SET 86 DIGI PATH 87 DIGI PATH 1 88 DIGI PATH 2 89 DIGI PATH 3 90 DIGI PATH 4 91 DIGI PATH FULL 1 92 DIGI PATH FULL 2 93 CALLSIGN (APRS) 94 MESSAGE GROUP 95 MESSAGE REPLY 96 MY POSITION SET 97 MY POSITION 98 MY SYMBOL 99 POSITION COMMENT 100 SmartBeaconing 101 SORT FILTER 102 VOICE ALERT 103 STATION LIST 104 MESSAGE LIST 105 BEACON TX SELECT 106 BEACON TX SD CARD 107 BACKUP 108 MEMORY INFO 109 FORMAT OPTION 111 Bluetooth 112 VOICE MEMORY
(Requires FVS-2) 113 FVS REC 114 TRACK SELECT 115 FVS PLAY 116 FVS STOP 117 FVS CLEAR 118 VOICE GUIDE CLONE 119 This Other 120 Other This RESET 121 CALLSIGN 122 MEMORY CH RESET 123 APRS RESET 124 CONFIG SET 125 CONFIG RECALL 126 SOFTWARE VERSION 127 FACTORY RESET

Switch between Dual receive and Scope operation with one touch

Dual receive and Scope operations are switched each time the key is pressed.

The center frequency or memory channel can be changed by turning the DIAL knob. In VFO Mode, press and then turn the DIAL knob to select the frequency in 1MHz increments. In Memory Mode, press and then turn the DIAL knob to select in 10 channel steps.

Dual Receive

Scope Screen

Dual Receive

· In Dual receive, both Main and Sub frequencies are received at the same time, and the volume is adjusted with each VOL/SQL knob.

Switch the Main and Sub frequencies with the

key.

Scope Screen

· Scope operation allows monitoring other frequencies on the Sub-display while receiving the Main frequency. The status (strengths) of the signals in the upper and lower frequency channels (61CH or 31CH), or memory channels (21CH or 11CH) are displayed on the Scope Bar graph, centered on the current operating channel.
Change the number of channels displayed during scope operation
· Press and hold the FUNC knob Touch [4 BAND SCOPE] Rotate the FUNC knob to select the setting.
12

Search & Go (Short press)

· Touch on the Scope screen, Bar graph to access SUB VFO dual receive.

Scope Screen

Touch the bar
Dual Receive at the frequency touched on the Bar graph
Dual Receive on the scope screen

Change operation to, VFO mode or, Memory mode

Touch to return to the previous screen

Touch & Go (Long press)

· Long touch on the Scope screen Bar graph to rewrite the Main VFO. · On the Dual Receive screen, long touch on the blinking area to rewrite the Main VFO. · On the scope screen, long touch on the frequency area to display the frequency
input screen.

Scope Screen

Dual Receive on the scope screen

Scope Screen

Long touch the bar
Switch to the frequency of the long-touched bar
Scope Screen

Long touch the blinking area
Switch to the frequency of the long-touched blinking area
Scope Screen

Long touch the frequency area
Display the frequency input screen
Frequency input Screen

Quick Back function

· When tuning from the current operating frequency to another frequency, press-

ing the

key within 5 seconds will automatically return to the previous fre-

quency. (Does not work with PMG.)

PMG (Primary Memory Group)
PMG Function
The PMG function allows the status of multiple channels to be displayed in real time on the Bar Graph, while listening to the Receive Channel. In manual mode, turn the DIAL knob to select the Receive Channel, and also observe the status of other channels on the Bar Graph.

· Press and hold the

key to register the current

frequency in PMG.

· Up to 5 channels can be registered in PMG.

Up to 5 channels can be registered in PMG. When registering more than five Frequencies, older frequencies will be deleted in order from PMG.

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· Press and hold the

key on the PMG operation screen, then rotate the

DIAL knob, to change the registered frequency.

To return to the PMG operation screen, use one of the following methods:

Returns to the frequency before change Press the

key or

key.

Using PMG function: Press the key

Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Channel from the Channels registered in PMG.

· If there are no registered Channels in PMG, the PMG screen will not be displayed

even if the

key is pressed.

· To adjust the squelch during PMG operation, press the VOL/SQL knob for the Main

Band and turn it. The adjustment is reflected in all channels registered in PMG.

When receiving simultaneously on the PMG screen, the squelch on the upper screen

is adjusted with the VOL/SQL knob for the Main Band, and the squelch on the lower

screen is adjusted with the VOL/SQL knob for the Sub Band.

· Press and hold the

key on the PMG screen to copy the contents of the

currently selected PMG channel to the VFO, then enter VFO mode.

· Press the frequency display (digital mode only) on the upper screen to display the

compass with the distance and direction to the other station. Press the compass

display to return to the PMG screen.

Unregister the Channel (Frequency) registered in PMG

1. Select the channel (frequency) to be unregistered by rotating the DIAL knob.

2. Press and hold the

key to cancel the registration.

Cancel all frequency (channels) registered in PMG. 1. Press and hold the FUNC knob [22 PMG] [PMG CLEAR]. 2. Press the FUNC knob.

Normal Mode (Manual Mode)
· Displays the current received signal in orange. · Displays historical received signal strengths in gray (Press the DIAL knob to reset). · Press the blinking area of the screen during Dual Receive, Dual Receive will be canceled and the
original PMG function will be restored.

Signals are displayed in the order entered.
The currently selected channel is displayed with a wide bar graph.

Rotate the DIAL knob

Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Channel
Touch the bar

Touch the blinking area
Return to PMG screen

Dual receive at the frequency touched on the bar
Long Touch the bar

Long Touch the blinking area
Switch to the frequency of the long touch on the blinking area

Switch to the frequency of the long touch on the bar

Press and hold the DIAL knob while the PMG function is operating to enter PMG Auto Mode. PMG Auto Mode automatically starts Dual Receive when a new signal is received on another channel while the current Operating Channel is being received. In PMG Auto Mode, automatically listen to the new signal that appears on another channel in Duel Receive while also receiving the current Operating Channel, without looking at the screen.

Press and hold the DIAL knob Switch between Auto Mode and Manual Mode.

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Press and hold

Line under the bar graph
White : Manual Mode Orange: Auto Mode

Auto Mode
· While in Dual Receive, the new signal frequency blinks on the Bar Graph. When there is no signal, receive automatically returns to the original PMG function.
· Press the blinking area of the screen during Dual Receive, Dual Receive will be canceled and the original PMG function will be restored.

New signal in the other channel

When the signal disappears, returns to PMG screen automatically. Touch the blinking area to return to PMG screen.

Dual Receive automatically

*Other operations are the same as manual mode.

Channels for which Dual Receive is canceled by touching the screen will not automatically become Dual Receive until the signal is lost and a new signal is received. In addition, changes in signal strength due to movement may be interpreted as new signals, and canceled signals may be immediately received again at the same time. In this case, press and hold the DIAL knob to switch to Manual Mode.

CFL (Customized Function List)

Easily operate frequently used functions by calling them from the function list with onetouch operation of the FUNC knob. You can view the list of registered priority functions and the setting status at a glance, and you can execute the function or change the setting just by selecting and pressing with the FUNC knob. The following functions are registered in the function list by factory default, but you can register up to 8 frequently used functions from 127 setup menu types (see page 66) and customize the list to suit your usage.

Displays the frequency or memory channel number input screen.
The function works for the items displayed in orange.
Grayed out items are currently unavailable.

KEYPAD SCAN SQL OFF RPT-R DTMF

HOME CH TXPWR HIGH ARS AUTO TONE 100.0 APRS OFF

Recall HOME channel
Change the settings for items displayed in white.
Displays the current setting value

Function List display example (factory default setting)

1 FREQUENCY INPUT (FIXED)

19 HOME CH (FIXED)

52 SCAN

8 TX POWER

45 SQL TYPE

25 RPT ARS

28 RPT REVERSE

46 TONE SQL FRQ / DCS CODE

43 DTMF

76 APRS MODEM

NOTE: The “KEYPAD” and “HOME CH” displayed at the top of the screen cannot be changed.

Use the Function List

1. Press the FUNC knob. 2. Touch the desired function.
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired function, and then press the FUNC knob.
z Close the Function List 1. To return to the normal operation screen, press the
key or PTT switch.

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KEYPAD SCAN SQL OFF RPT-R DTMF

HOME CH TXPWR HIGH ARS AUTO TONE 100.0 APRS OFF

Registration to the Function List
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. The Setup Menu screen is displayed.
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the item to be registered in the Function List.
3. Press and hold the FUNC knob. The Function List screen appears, and the selected function name flashes. NOTE: The “KEYPAD” and “HOME CH” displayed at the top of the screen cannot be changed.
4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the location to register.
5. Press the FUNC knob. · The function is registered in the selected location and the Function List is changed. · If a location that has already been registered is selected, that item will be overwritten.

DISPLAY 1 FREQUENCY INPUT > 2 LCD BRIGHTNESS 3 FREQUENCY COLOR 4 BAND SCOPE
MAX

KEYAPD HOME CH

BRIGHTNESS TXPWR HIGH

SQL OFF ARS AUTO

RPT-R

TONE 100.0

DTMF

APRS OFF

Write to FUNCTION MENU

KEYAPD HOME CH

TXPWR HIGH

SQL OFF ARS AUTO

RPT-R

TONE 100.0

DBTRMIFGHTNESS APRS OFF

Write to FUNCTION MENU

KEYAPD HOME CH

TXPWR HIGH

SQL OFF ARS AUTO

RPT-R

TONE 100.0

BRIGHTNESS APRS OFF

Cancel registration in the Function List
1. Press the FUNC knob. The Function List screen is displayed.
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the registered item to cancel. NOTE: The “KEYPAD” and “HOME CH” displayed at the top of the screen cannot be changed.

3. Press and hold the

key.

The confirmation screen will be displayed.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK] and press the

FUNC knob.

The item will be deleted and the list item will be blank.

KEYAPD HOME CH

TXPWR HIGH

SQL OFF ARS AUTO

RPT-R

TONE 100.0

DBTRMIFGHTNESS APRS OFF

MAX

KEYAPD HOME CH

TXPWR HIGH

SQL OFF ARS AUTO

RPT-R

TONE 100.0

DBTRMIFGHTNESS APRS OFF

MAX

AESS (Acoustic Enhanced Speaker System)

The phase adaptation speaker system AESS (Acoustic Enhancement Speaker System) is generated conjointly by the main-unit speaker and the front speaker. By varying the phase, output balance, and frequency characteristics of the front and main speaker output, AESS achieves clear, high-fidelity audio that reduces fatigue even when used for sustained communications.

1. Press and hold the VOL/SQL (MAIN) knob.

S-DX

DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER

Or press and hold the FUNC knob select [18 AUDIO

EQUALIZER].

2. Press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to set the sound quality of the

front speaker.

OFF

:Standard sound quality without AESS

FLAT :Use AESS without changing sound quality HI PITCH :Emphasizes high frequencies

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LO PITCH :Emphasizes low frequencies

BPF

:Attenuates high and low frequencies

4. Press the FUNC knob.

5. Similarly, rotate the FUNC knob to select each item of

“REAR TONE”, “REAR OUT” and “AESS PHASE”, then

press the FUNC knob.

6. Rotate the FUNC knob and refer to the table below to select settings.

7. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return

to normal operation.

FRONT TONE
OFF
FLAT HI PITCH LO PITCH BPF

Standard sound quality without AESS (When set to OFF, only “REAR OUT” cannot be set.) Use AESS without changing sound quality Emphasizes high frequencies Emphasizes low frequencies Attenuates high and low frequencies

REAR TONE FLAT HI PITCH LO PITCH BPF 1kHz 700Hz

Use AESS without changing sound quality Emphasizes high frequencies Emphasizes low frequencies Attenuates high and low frequencies Cuts high frequencies above 1kHz Cuts high frequencies above 700Hz

REAR OUT

0% – 100%

Output level of the main body speaker

AESS PHASE OFF
1.25ms – 20.00ms

Use AESS without changing the time delay
Sets the time delay between the audio output of the control head speaker and the main unit speaker.

Name and function of each component

Control Head

(front)

S-DX

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VOL/SQL knob Rotate the VOL/SQL Knob to adjust the audio volume level.
VOL/SQL knob (Upper): Main-Band VOL/SQL knob (Lower): Sub-Band Press the VOL/SQL knob, then rotate the FUNC knob to adjust the squelch level. The squelch level may be adjusted to mute the background noise when no signal is present.
Full color screen display
Speaker The 6W high output front speaker at the bottom of the control-head, ensures clear and powerful audio.
key · Press:
Displays PMG (Primary Memory Group). (see page 14) Press and hold the DIAL knob to switch between auto mode and manual mode. In manual mode, use the DIAL knob to select the receive frequency. Press and hold the DIAL knob to switch to auto mode, when a designated frequency is received, the signal is automatically selected and the received audio is heard. Press again to cancel PMG mode.
· Press and hold: Register the displayed frequency in PMG. Press and hold in VFO mode or memory mode to register the current frequency in PMG. Up to 5 channels can be registered for PMG regardless of the frequency band.

key VFO mode · Press:
Each key press switches the operating frequency band.

Band AIR 144MHz VHF 430MHz UHF

Selectable Frequency Range 108MHz – 137MHz 137MHz – 174MHz 174MHz – 400MHz 400MHz – 480MHz
480MHz – 999.995MHz

· Press and hold: Set the band that can be selected by pressing
this key.

Memory mode · Press:
Each time the key is pressed, only memory channels of the same frequency band are automatically recalled as a group as shown below.
(All memory channels) (AIR band memory channels) (144MHz band memory channel) (430MHz band memory channel) (174MHz – 400MHz and 480MHz 999.995MHz band memory channels)
Bands that have not been stored are not displayed.

· Press and hold: Transfers the contents of the recalled memory
channel to the VFO and enters VFO mode.

Super DX indicator Lights white when the Super DX function is in operation.

Mode indicator The current operating mode is indicated by the color of the LED.

Blue

mode

Green When memory

is recalled.

When memory

Red

is recalled.

Orange

function

DIAL knob Change the frequency or select the memory channel of the Main-Band. · In VFO mode, the frequency may be changed in
1MHz increments after pressing the knob. · In Memory Mode, press and then turn the knob
to select in 10 channel steps.
key · Press:
Each key press switches between VFO mode and memory mode. When a memory channel is recalled, the memory channel number is displayed, such as “M-ALL 001”. The last operated memory channel is recalled.
· Press and hold: Press and hold the key to display the memory channel list screen. Writing to memory or recalling and editing of stored memory channel.

key Press the this key to return to the previous screen.
FUNC knob · Press:
Display the CFL (Customized Function List) screen. Rotate the FUNC knob to select an item and perform the functions and make settings.
· Press and hold: To enter set-up menu. The Set Mode permits configuring the various functions according to individual operating needs and preferences. (Refer to page 66).
SUB DIAL Change the frequency or select the memory channel of the Sub-Band. · In VFO mode, the frequency may be changed in
1MHz increments after pressing the knob. · In Memory Mode, press and then turn the knob
to select in 10 channel steps. · On the Setup Menu screen, rotate the knob to
scroll through the 17 categories in the Setup Menu (See below): DISPLAY TX RX MEMORY CONFIG AUDIO SIGNALING SCAN DIGITAL GM WIRES-X DATA APRS SD CARD OPTION CLONE RESET

Control Head (top)

key · Press:
Turn the GM (group monitor) function ON/OFF.
(For details on the function, refer to the GM Function Instruction Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website.)
· Press and hold: Enter DG-ID number setting screen.
1. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DG-ID TX] (Transmit DG-ID number), and then press the FUNC knob.
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the DG-ID number from 00 to 99, and then press the FUNC knob.
3. Similarly, set [DG-ID RX] (receive DG-ID number). · While setting the DG- ID number, pressing and holding the FUNC knob will set the transmit and the receive DG-ID numbers to “00”.
key · Press:
Each time this key is pressed for a short time the communication mode changes:
AMS ( / ) DN FM AMS …
Normally, the communication mode is automatically set to the mode of the partner station, by setting to “AMS” (AMS display example: / ), which can receive the signal of the partner station.
· Press and hold: To start the WIRES-X. The WIRES-X enables long-distance communication in digital communication systems via the Internet. (For details on this function, refer to the WIRES-X Function Instruction Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website.) Press and hold the this key again to return to the normal operation screen.

key Enable the Super DX function to increase sensitivity.
key · Press:
Select the operation band. Each press key between Main-band (frequency at the top of the screen) and Sub-band (frequency at the bottom of the screen). · Press and hold: Copies the Main-Band frequency (at the top of the screen), to the Sub-Band frequency (at the bottom of the screen).
key Press the key to display the scope screen with the current frequency or memory channel as the center and the status of the upper and lower channels (received signal strength) in a graph. Press the key again to return to the normal screen.
Switch Press and hold this key to switch the power ON or OFF. When the power is ON, press this button briefly to engage, or release the key lock.
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Control Head (Left and right side)

Release knob Press to release the control panel from the transceiver.
micro-SD card slot Insert a commercially available micro SD card to backup the various radio settings, memory channels, recordings of received audio, and recordings of snapshot images, etc.
EXT GPS jack Plug in a cable to connect with external GPS devices. The communication baud rate is fixed at 9600bps.
Control Head (rear)

MIC jack
Control Head angle adjusting Screw Loosen these screws to change the angle of the control head.

CONTROL jack Plug in the control cable into this jack to connect with the main body.

Screw hole for bracket Attach the optional control head bracket.

Main body (Front)

CONTROL jack Plug the control cable into this jack to connect with the control panel.
Main body (rear)

MIC jack Connect the cable of the included DTMF microphone SSM-85D or the optional microphone MH42C6J.

ANT terminal

EXT SP A jack / EXT SP B jack

Connect the co-axial cable for the antenna.

For the operation when external speakers are con-

Cooling fan 13.8V DC

nected to each jack, see the following:

External

Speaker A Speaker B

Internal Speaker

Connect the provided DC power supply cable (with fuse attached).

Connect to Main band and A only Sub band audio

–

DATA Jack Connect a cable for remote operation, or the cable to connect with the PC interface unit and the exter-

Connect to B only
Connect to both A and B

–
Main band audio

Sub band audio
Sub band audio

Main band audio
–

nal terminal unit.
PKD (packet data input) GND

The front speakers will output audio even if an external speaker is connected. To mute front speaker sound, change
the setup menu [42 FRONT SP MUTE] to “AUTO MUTE”.

PKS (PTT)

RX 9600bps (9600 bps packet data output)

RX 1200bps (1200 bps packet data output)

PK SQL (squelch control) TXD (serial data output [transceiver PC]) RXD (serial data input [transceiver PC]) CTS (data communication control) RTS (data communication control)

Microphone (SSM-85D)

MIC Speak into the microphone during transmission.
TX LED Lights red while pressing PTT switch.
PTT Press and hold the PTT switch to transmit, and release it to receive. Press this key during the set mode to exit the set mode.
DWN · Press this button to move the frequency or mem-
ory channel lower by one step, press and hold it to start scanning. · On the memory channel list screen, press to select memory channels in 10 channel steps. · On the Setup Menu screen, press to jump to the previous category of the Setup Menu.
UP · Press this button to move the frequency or mem-
ory channel up by one step, press and hold it to start scanning. · On the memory channel list screen, press to select memory channels in 10 channel steps. · On the Setup Menu screen, press to jump to the next category of the Setup Menu.
MUTE Press this button to mute the receive audio. Press it again to unmute the audio.
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DTMF keypad Press these keys during transmit to enter and send a DTMF sequence. The following operations can be performed during receive.

0 – 9 : Enter the frequency or memory channel number.
A : No function assigned. B : Each press switches between Main-band
and Sub-band. C : Adjust the squelch level. D : The band scope function operates.
: Each press switches between VFO mode and memory mode.

: This key has the same function as the key on the controller.

VFO mode: Each press changes the operating frequency band.

AIR 144MHz VHF 430MHz UHF

Memory mode: Each time the key is pressed only memory channels of the same frequency band are automatically recalled as a group, as shown below:

Bands that have not been stored are not displayed.

Program keys (P1/P2/P3/P4) The default function settings of the [P1] / [P2] / [P3] / [P4] keys are shown in the table below.

Key

Function

Press

Press and hold

2nd PTT Transmit on the SUB Band frequency (at the bottom of the screen)

HOME

Recalls HOME channel

Selects communication mode Activates the WIRES-X feature

P4 WX (T-CALL)

WX (T-CALL: European version)

The functions of the [P1] / [P2] / [P3] / [P4] keys can be assigned by the following operations: 1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [29 MIC PROGRAM KEY], then press the FUNC knob. 4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select a key to assign a function [P1] / [P2] / [P3] / [P4] then press the FUNC
knob. 5. Rotate the FUNC knob to select a function (see the table below) then press the FUNC knob.

Function OFF 2nd PTT
GM
REC/STOP SCAN HOME CH RPT SHIFT REVERSE TX POWER SQL OFF T-CALL VOICE
D_X
WX STN LIST MSG LIST REPLY MSG EDIT DW

Description (disable the P key) Transmit on the SUB Band frequency (at the bottom of the screen) Press to GM Function Press and hold to DG-ID setting screen Voice recording function “REC” / “STOP” Starts or stops the scanning function Recalls the HOME channel Sets the repeater shift direction Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies in repeater mode or split memory. Selects the transmit power output level Opens the squelch (SQL off) Transmits the T-CALL(1750 Hz) Announces the current frequency (requires optional FVS-2) Press to select communication mode Press and hold to activate the WIRES-X feature Switches operation to the Weather Channel Bank Displays the APRS function station list Displays the message list of the APRS function Enters the APRS function reply message write mode Enters the APRS function message write mode Operation setting of dual receive function

Display

Lights when GPS Log Function is enabled Lights when GPS is acquired
Lights when AUTO DIALER function is enabled Lights when Auto Power Off is activated
Lights when the mute function is activated LOCK

Lights when Voice recording function is activated Lights when a microSD memory card is inserted Lights when Bluetooth function is activated Lights when VOX function is activated

Displays mode Displays memory name (tag)
Mode/Status indicator
S-meter/transmit power level
Mode/Status indicator
S-meter/transmit power level
z Status Bar

YAESU MUSEN

Display of settings such as DG-ID/TONE Communication Mode
Main-band frequency
Volume/Squelch Bar Graph (Main-band) Display of settings such as DG-ID/TONE
Displays operation mode Sub-band frequency Volume/Squelch Bar Graph (Sub-band)

Appears when the lock function is enabled.

Appears when the Mute function for Sub-band is enabled.

Appears when the APO (Automatic Power-Off) function is enabled.

Appears when the DTMF Autodialer function is activated.

Appears when the GPS Satellites are acquired.

Appears when the GPS Log function is enabled.
Appears when the Voice recording function is activated. (About 3 seconds after the squelch closes, the recording pauses and a “II” appears.)
Appears when a microSD card is inserted.
Appears when the Bluetooth function is activated. Appears: Bluetooth device is connected. Blinks: Bluetooth device not connected.
Appears when the VOX function is enabled.

z Main-Band / Sub-Band display area
Displays mode (VFO Mode and Memory Mode are switched each time the Mode area is touched.)
Memory channels of the same frequency band are automatically grouped and recalled as follows by the memory auto grouping (MAG) function. M-ALL : Recalls all memory channels regardless of frequency band M-AIR : Recalls only memory channels in the AIR band (108 – 137MHz). M-VHF : Recalls only memory channels in the 144MHz band (137 – 174MHz). M-UHF : Recalls only memory channels in the 430MHz band (400 – 480MHz). OTHER : Recalls only VHF and UHF memory channels (174 – 400MHz and 480 –
999.995MHz).
PMG (Primary Memory Group) Function
VFO mode
HOME HOME Channel

: Repeater minus (-) shift : Repeater plus (+) shift : Split operation

TN TSQ RTN DCS PR PAG DC T-D D-T

Skip Memory Channel (Permits designating undesired channels to be skipped during scanning.)
Bell function is activated.
TX/RX DG-ID is displayed : TX DG-ID is displayed : RX DG-ID is displayed
Mode/Status indicator Red : Transmitting Blue : Receiving (Digital C4FM mode) Green : Receiving (Analog FM mode) White : Receiving (Analog AM mode)
Squelch type is displayed (For additional details, refer to the Advanced Manual.)
TN : Tone Encoder (tone frequency is displayed) TSQ : Tone Squelch (tone frequency is displayed) RTN : Reverse Tone (tone frequency is displayed) DCS : DCS (Digital Code Squelch) (DCS code is displayed) PR : No-communication Squelch PAG : Pager (EPCS)
The following can be set when the squelch expansion (see page 69) is “ON”: DC : Send the DCS code only during transmission. (DCS code is displayed) T-D : Send the CTCSS tone signal during transmit, and wait for the DCS code in
receive mode. (tone frequency is displayed) D-T : Send the DCS code during transmit, and wait for the CTCSS tone signal in
receive mode. (tone frequency is displayed)

Communication Mode (The Operating Mode switches each time the Mode area is touched.)
Displays the operating mode (Digital modes are indicated by a red icon) : FM (Analog) mode : AM (Analog) mode : V/D mode (Simultaneous voice and data communication mode) : Voice FR mode (Voice full-rate mode) : Data FR mode (High speed data communication mode) : AMS (Automatic Mode Select) FM (Analog) mode : AMS (Automatic Mode Select) DN mode : AMS (Automatic Mode Select) VW mode : AMS (Automatic Mode Select) DW mode
When AMS (Automatic Mode Select) function is activated, the indicator is shown with a bar appearing above the mode. The transceiver automatically switches to the DW mode during image transmission.
: S meter (Displays received signal strength in 10 levels)
: PO meter (Displays transmit output in 3 levels when transmitting)
: Volume level
: SQL level
Descriptions of Main Screens
z Normal screen (VFO screen) Main-band and Sub-band are displayed in a top- down fashion. Both bands are received simultaneously. C4FM digital signal standby is available in both Mainband and Sub-band.

z PMG screen

Press the

key to display the PMG (Primary Memory Group) screen.

The PMG function, which displays the receive status of the registered channels in a

bar graph, can register up to 5 channels by simply pressing and holding the

key

for the current display frequency, ether of the VFO or the memory channel.

· The PMG screen auto mode and manual mode can be switched by press and hold the DIAL knob.
· Touch the bar graph to automatically Dual receive. · Touch and hold the bar graph to switch the operating
channel.

z Band Scope screen Press the key to display the Band Scope screen. The strengths of received signals above and below the current frequency or memory channel are shown in a graph while sweeping at high speed. The audio of the center frequency is heard without interruption.
· Rotate the DIAL knob to change the frequency or memory channel.
· In VFO mode 61 or 31channles can be searched. In memory mode 21 or 11 channels can be searched by the Band Scope (See “Change the number of channels displayed during scope operation” (page 12))

Function List screen

Press the FUNC knob to display the “Function List” screen that displays only the reg-

istered items from the Setup Menu (see page 66). To return to the normal operation

screen from the Function List, press the

key or PTT switch.

KEYPAD SCAN SQL OFF RPT-R DTMF

HOME CH TXPWR HIGH ARS AUTO TONE 100.0 APRS OFF

By default, the following 10 steup items are registered in the Function List. Setup Menu items can be registered, canged, or canceled at any time.

1 FREQUENCY INPUT (FIXED) 52 SCAN 45 SQL TYPE 28 RPT REVERSE 43 DTMF

19 HOME CH (FIXED) 8 TX POWER
25 RPT ARS 46 TONE SQL FRQ / DCS CODE 76 APRS MODEM

NOTE: The KEYPAD and HOME CH cannot be changed or unregistered.

z Setup Menu screen Press and hold the FUNC knob to display the Setup Menu screen. The Setup Menu allows selecting various functions from the displayed list and then setting the parameters of each function according individual preferences.

DISPLAY

Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to

1 FREQUENCY INPUT > save the settings and return to normal operation.

2 LCD BRIGHTNESS

3 FREQUENCY COLOR

4 BAND SCOPE

z Compass screen Touch the screen while receiving a C4FM signal containing location information, the distance and direction of the other station will be displayed on the compass screen.

JA1YOE

· : Direction of the other station · : Heading direction of this station · Touch the compass display to return to the previous
screen.

z BACKTRACK screen Press and hold the FUNC knob [7 DISPLAY MODE] [BACKTRACK] · Real-time navigation function Displays the position and direction of the other station in real time during communication in C4FM digital V/D mode (The signal of the other station must contain GPS location information). It is also possible to switch the display to show the traveling direction of your own station and the distance to the destination. · BACKTRACK function Register up to three locations (“«”, “L1”, “L2”), such as the departure point or the current location of the other station, then display and navigate in real time the distance and direction of the registered location as viewed from the current location.
z Altitude screen Press and hold the FUNC knob [7 DISPLAY MODE] [ALTITUDE] The altitude versus the moving distance is displayed in a graph using the GPS signal.
z TIMER/CLOCK screen Press and hold the FUNC knob [7 DISPLAY MODE] [TIMER/CLOCK] CLOCK, LAP timer and Countdown timer functions are available.
z GPS Information screen Press and hold the FUNC knob [7 DISPLAY MODE] [GPS INFORMATION] Displays the status of signals received from GPS satellites and related information.
About this manual
The following notation is also used in this manual. This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read. This icon indicates notes, tips and information that should be read.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to product improvements, some of the illustrations in the instruction manual may differ from the actual product.
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Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read)

Be sure to read these important precautions, and use this product safely.
Yaesu is not liable for any failures or problems caused by the use or misuse of this product by the purchaser or any third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages caused through the use of this product by the purchaser or any third party, except in cases where ordered to pay damages under the laws. Types and meanings of the marks

DANGER

This mark indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoid-
ed, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury or only property damage.

Types and meanings of symbols
These symbols signify prohibited actions, which must not be done to use this product safely. For example: indicates that the product should not be disassembled.
These symbols signify required actions, which must be done to use this product safely. For example,: indicates that the power plug should be disconnected.

DANGER

Do not use the device in “regions or aircrafts and vehicles where its use is prohibited” such as in hospitals and airplanes. This may exert an impact on electronic and medical devices.
Do not use this product while driving or riding a motorbike. This may result in accidents. Make sure to stop the car in a safe location first before use if the device is going to be used by the driver.
Do not operate the device when flammable gas is generated. Doing so may result in fire and explosion.
Never touch the antenna during transmission. This may result in injury, electric shock and equipment failure.

Do not transmit in crowded places in consideration of people who are fitted with medical devices such as heart pacemakers. Electromagnetic waves from the device may affect the medical device, resulting in accidents caused by malfunctions.
When an alarm goes off with the external antenna connected, cut off the power supply to this radio immediately and disconnect the external antenna from this radio. If not, this may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
Do not touch any liquid leaking from the liquid display with your bare hands. There is a risk of chemical burns occurring when the liquid comes into contact with the skin or gets into the eyes. In this case, seek medical treatment immediately.

WARNING

Do not use voltages other than the specified power supply voltage. Doing so may result in fire and electric shock.
Do not transmit continuously for long periods of time. This may cause the temperature of the main body to rise and result in burns and failures due to overheating.
Do not dismantle or modify the device. This may result in injury, electric shock and equipment failure.
Do not handle the power plug and connector etc. with wet hands. Also do not plug and unplug the power plug with wet hands. This may result in injury, liquid leak, electric shock and equipment failure.

When smoke or strange odors are emitted from the radio, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the socket. This may result in fire, liquid leak, overheating, damage, ignition and equipment failure. Please contact our company amateur customer support or the retail store where you purchased the device.
Keep the power plug pins and the surrounding areas clean at all times. This may result in fire, liquid leak, overheating, breakage, ignition etc.
Disconnect the power cord and connection cables before incorporating items sold separately and replacing the fuse. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.

Never cut off the fuse holder of the DC power cord. This may cause short- circuiting and result in ignition and fire.
Do not use fuses other than those specified. Doing so may result in fire and equipment failure.
Do not allow metallic objects such as wires and water to get inside the product. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
Do not place the device in areas that may get wet easily (e.g. near a humidifier). This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
When connecting a DC power cord, pay due care not to mix up the positive and negative polarities. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
Do not use DC power cords other than the one enclosed or specified. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
Do not bend, twist, pull, heat and modify the power cord and connection cables in an unreasonable manner. This may cut or damage the cables and result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
Do not pull the cable when plugging and unplugging the power cord and connection cables. Please hold the plug or connector when unplugging. If not, this may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.

When transmitting, keep the antenna at least 1.8m (VHF) or 2.2m (UHF) away from your body.Do not use modified or damaged an-tennas.
RF Exposure: This devise should be operated with a minimum separation distance of 20cm (8 inches) between the equipment and a person’s body.
Refrain from using headphones and earphones at a loud volume. Continuous exposure to loud volumes may result in hearing impairment.
Do not use the device when the power cord and connection cables are damaged, and when the DC power connector cannot be plugged in tightly. Please contact our company amateur customer support or the retail store where you purchased the device as this may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
Follow the instructions given when installing items sold separately and replacing the fuse. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
Do not use the device when the alarm goes off. For safety reasons, please pull the power plug of the DC power equipment connected to the product out of the AC socket. Never touch the antenna as well. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure due to thunder.

CAUTION

Do not place this device near a heating instrument or in a location exposed to direct sunlight. This may result in deformation and discoloration.
Do not place this device in a location where there is a lot of dust and humidity. Doing so may result in fire and equipment failure.
Stay as far away from the antenna as possible during transmission. Long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation may have a negative effect on the human body.
Do not wipe the case using thinner and benzene etc. Please use a soft and dry piece of cloth to wipe away the stains on the case.
Keep out of the reach of small children. If not, this may result in injuries to children.
Do not put heavy objects on top of the power cord and connection cables. This may damage the power cord and connection cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
Do not transmit near the television and radio. This may result in electromagnetic interference.
Do not use optional products other than those specified by our company. If not, this may result in equipment failure.
When using the device in a hybrid car or fuel-saving car, make sure to check with the car manufacturer before using. The device may not be able to receive transmissions normally due to the influence of noises from the electrical devices (inverters etc.) fitted in the car.
For safety reasons, switch off the power and pull out the DC power cord connected to the DC power connector when the device is not going to be used for a long period of time. If not, this may result in fire and overheating.

Do not throw or subject the device to strong impact forces. This may result in equipment failure.
Do not the put this device near magnetic cards and video tapes. The data in the cash card and video tape etc. may be erased.
Do not turn on the volume too high when using a headphone or earphone. This may result in hearing impairment.
Do not place the device on an unsteady or sloping surface, or in a location where there is a lot of vibration. The device may fall over or drop, resulting in fire, injury and equipment failure.
Do not stand on top of the product, and do not place heavy objects on top or insert objects inside it. If not, this may result in equipment failure.
Do not use a microphone other than those specified when connecting a microphone to the device. If not, this may result in equipment failure.
Do not touch the heat radiating parts. When used for a long period of time, the temperature of the heat radiating parts will get higher, resulting in burns when touched.
Do not open the case of the product except when replacing the fuse and when installing items sold separately. This may result in injury, electric shock and equipment failure.

Installing the Radio

About the antenna
The antenna is an extremely important part for both transmitting and receiving. The antenna type and its inherent characteristics determine whether the performance of the transceiver can be fully realized. As such, please note the following: Use an antenna that is suitable for the installation conditions and application
objective. Use an antenna that is suitable for the operating frequency band. Use an antenna and a coaxial cable with a characteristic feed point impedance of
50. Adjust the VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) until it is 1.5 or less for an antenna
with an adjusted impedance of 50. Keep the coaxial cable routing length as short as possible.
Connection of Antenna and Power Cables
Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables and Power Supply.
Cautions · Do not use a DC power supply cable other than the one that is provided. · Do not use the DC power supply cable with the fuse holder cut off. · Use an external power source capable of supplying DC 13.8 V, a current capacity of 15 A or more.

Antenna

Fuse holder Red
Black DC12V Battery
DC power cable (supplied) Fuse holder Direct current
Red 13.8V DC power supply

Black

DC power cable (supplied)

Installing the Transceiver/Microphone
The control head and main body are connected with a control cable. When needed, use the optional Control Cable 20ft (6m) to connect the main body to the “CONTROL” terminal of the control head. Connect the supplied microphone SSM-85D to the “MIC” terminal of the transceiver or control head.

Fold the Control cable

Microphone cable

Control cable

Microphone cable

Install the main body using the supplied bracket

1. Select the installation location. Caution : Select a location where the transceiver can be securely attached.
2. Drill four 6mm diameter holes in the location where the bracket is to be mounted, matching the positions of the bolting holes of the bracket.

The bracket can be mounted on either the top or bottom side of the radio body. 3. Insert the grooves on both sides of the main body into the bracket until they click and lock. Tighten the screw against the lever to lock the transceiver in the bracket. 4. To remove the main body from the bracket, loosen the locking screw, and then pull the transceiver out while pressing the lever indicated by the arrow below.

Screw to lock the lever Press to remove main body from bracket
Slit

z Using the optional Dash Mount Bracket “MMB-103”
· Screw, sheet and double-sided tape are included with the bracket.
· The bracket can be formed by hand to match the location where the front panel is installed.

Bracket

Screw

Sheet

Double sided tape
34

Using the optional Swing Head Kit “SJMK-500”
The optional control head extension cable “CT-132” is not required.
Freely change the angle of the control head up, down, left, or right.
z Remove the control head from the transceiver body To install the SJMK-500 Swing Head Kit, remove the control head from the transceiver body.
Remove the control cable from the transceiver body
*No need to disconnect the cable from the control head

Remove the control head while pressing the knob

z Attach the SJMK-500 to the control head

Securely attach the pivot ball to the control head (use a screwdriver as illustrated).

Connect the control cable to the transceiver body
Press the left side until a “click” is heard

Control Cable
Pass the control cable through the hole After inserting the pivot ball, turn the screw to temporarily secure it Insert the pivot ball into the socket.

Align with the protrusion on the right side of the radio
Adjust the position of the control head and secure it with the set screw.

Using a Micro SD Memory Card

Using a microSD memory card with the transceiver allows the following functions.
· Backing up the transceiver data and information · Saving memory information · Voice recording and playback · Saving messages downloaded with the GM function or WIRES-X function · Saving GPS log data
Usable microSD Memory Cards
This transceiver only supports the following capacity of microSD and microSDHC memory cards. · 2GB · 4GB · 8GB · 16GB · 32GB

· microSD memory cards formatted on other devices may not properly save information when used with this transceiver. Format microSD memory cards again with this transceiver
when using memory cards formatted with another device.
· Do not remove the microSD memory card or turn the transceiver Off, while saving data to a microSD memory card is in progress.

Mounting and Dismounting microSD Memory Card

1. Turn the transceiver OFF. 2. Insert a microSD memory card into the slot on the
left side of the control head. With the terminal surface of the microSD card facing the back of the control head, push it in gently until it clicks. 3. Turn the transceiver ON. When the memory card is properly detected, ” ” lights on the display.

Contact surface

z Removing the microSD memory card To remove the microSD memory card (inserted in step 2 above), push the memory card in until a clicking sound is heard, then remove the memory card.

Formatting a Micro SD Memory Card

Format a new microSD memory card following the steps below before use:

· A microSD memory card that was used in another device may not function properly, for example, it may not be recognized by the FTM-500DR/DE, or reading and writing may take an unusually long time. Use of the SD Memory Card Formatter provided by the SD Association may improve this. The SD Memory Card Formatter can be downloaded from this URL (https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/index.html).
· Formatting a microSD memory card erases all data saved on it. Before formatting the card, be sure to check for data and save it before formatting.
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [109 FORMAT].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [109 FORMAT], then press the FUNC knob. “FORMAT?” appears on the LCD. 3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob. Initialization starts and “Formatting…” appears. 4. When formatting is completed, a beep sounds and “Completed” appears on the LCD.

Functions to use as needed

Selecting the Communication Mode

z Using AMS (Automatic Mode Select) function

The FTM-500DR/DE transceiver is equipped with the AMS

(Automatic Mode Select) function which automatically

selects the communication mode corresponding to the

received signal.

To utilize the AMS function, press the

key repeatedly

or touch the mode icon to display ” “ or ” “ on the

display. When a signal is received, the communication mode is automatically switched and the communication mode display changes.

*The display differs depending on the received signal.

Press

S-DX

DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER

z Setting the transmit mode when using the AMS function

The AMS function will automatically set the receiver to the mode of the received signal,

but the transmit mode may be fixed regardless of the received mode.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [9 AMS TX MODE].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [9 AMS TX MODE], then press the FUNC knob. 3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select to the desired transmit mode as follows: When set to “TX FM FIXED” or “TX DN FIXED” and the AMS transmission mode is fixed, the “bar” at the top of the communication mode icon flashes.

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Transmit Mode AUTO
(default)
TX FM FIXED
TX DN FIXED (TX DIGITAL)

Receive and Transmit

Receive: Transmit:
Receive: Transmit: Receive: Transmit

Automatically selects the receive mode corresponding to the received signal. Automatically transmits in the communication mode selected by the AMS function.
Automatically selects the receive mode corresponding to the received signal. Always transmits in the analog FM mode.
Automatically selects the receive mode corresponding to the received signal. Always transmits in the DN mode.

4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

Fixing the Communication Mode

To fix the transmit operation

mode, press the

key or

touch the mode icon to select

the communication mode.

When the AMS function is OFF,

the “bar” above the mode icon

disappears.

Press

S-DX

DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER

Communication Mode
V/D mode (Voice & Data are transmitted simultaneously)
Voice FR mode*1 (Voice Full Rate Mode)

Icon *1

Description of Modes
This is the standard digital mode. Calls are less prone to interruptions caused by detection and correction of the received digital voice signal.
High speed data communication using entire 12.5 kHz band. Enables high-quality voice communication.

FM mode AM mode (receive only)*2

Analog communication using FM mode. *2 The AM mode is for receive only.

1 When the Set Mode [14 DIGITAL VW] is set to “ON” (factory default is “OFF”), the Voice FR mode (VW) may be selected.
2 When the Set Mode [16 RX MODE] is set to “AUTO” (factory default setting), AM mode is automatically selected within the AIR band.
The transceiver automatically switches to the Data FR mode (DW) mode during image transmission.

Changing the Transmit Power Level

With the factory settings, the transmit power level changes from “HIGH” to “LOW” to “MID” when the microphone [P4] key is pressed (see the table below). The transmit power level can also be changed using the function List.

1. Press the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [TXPWR].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [TXPWR], then press the FUNC knob. 3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select transmit power output.

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“HIGH””LOW””MID”

4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

Display of PO meter during transmission

HIGH (50W)

MID (25W)

LOW (5W)

*: The factory setting is “HIGH”.
The transmit power output can be set individually for each frequency band and memory channel in each of Main-band and Sub-band.

Setting the Skip Band

Set the band selected when the

key is pressed. By storing frequently used fre-

quencies in the memory channel before setting the band skip, can be recall the memory

that stores the frequencies of the bands that cannot be selected.

1. Press and hold the

key in VFO mode.

Or press and hold the FUNC knob [24 BAND SKIP]

2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the band to set and

press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to set “ON” (selectable) or “OFF”

(not selectable).

4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to

save the settings and return to normal operation.

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Changing the Frequency Step

The DIAL knob rotation frequency step may be changed. Normally, use the factory default setting of “AUTO”.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [33 STEP].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [33 STEP], then press the FUNC knob. 3. Rotate the FUNC knob to set the frequency step. 4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

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· The default setting, of the frequency step is set to “AUTO”, which automatically provides a suitable frequency step according to the frequency band.
· The frequency steps that can be selected depend on the frequency band.

Change the frequency display color of the operation band

The display color of the frequency of the operation band can be selected from “white”, “blue” and “red”.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [3 FREQUENCY COLOR].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [3 FREQUENCY COLOR], then press the FUNC knob. 3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the display color.

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“WHITE” “BLUE” “RED”

4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

Using the convenient Digital C4FM features

About the Digital Group ID (DG-ID) feature
Digital Group ID (DG-ID) function allows using the two-digit ID numbers to communicate only with specific group members. The desired DG-ID number from 00 to 99 is set in advance by all the group members. This ID number may be set separately for transmit and receive, when the same ID number is set for both transmit and receive, only group members with the same ID number will be heard. This feature may be used to limit communication only to group members that have the same DG-ID number. The GM function may also be utilized to automatically monitor whether or not group member stations with the same DG-ID number are operating within communication range. The DG-ID number 00 detects signals with all ID numbers. Normally setting the ID number to “00” for both transmit and receive will permit reception of the signals from all other stations using the digital C4FM mode, regardless of the transmit DG-ID number settings of the other stations. Also note that when the receive DG-ID number of the transceiver is set to a DG-ID number other than “00”, received signals that do not have the same DG-ID number may not be heard. When accessing a C4FM digital repeater controlled by a DG-ID number, set the transmit DG-ID number of the FTM-500DR/DE to that of the repeater input. Even in that case, if the receive DG-ID number of the FTM-500DR/DE is set to “00”, all the downlink signals from the repeater may be received.
Communicating with the DG-ID feature
· Digital C4FM mode transceivers compatible with the DG-ID function are required in order to utilize this function.
· If the firmware is not compatible with the DG-ID function, update to the latest firmware to use the DG-ID function. The latest firmware is available on the YAESU website.

Setting the transmit and receive DG-ID number to “00” to communicate with all other stations using C4FM digital mode

1. Press and hold the key. The DG-ID number setting screen will be displayed.

Press and hold

While setting the DG-ID number, pressing and holding the FUNC knob will set the transmit and the receive DG-ID numbers to “00”.
2. If the transmit DG-ID (DG-ID TX) number is not set to “00”, press the FUNC knob, and then rotate the FUNC knob to set “00”.
3. Press the FUNC knob again, and rotate the FUNC knob to select the receive DG-ID (DG-ID RX).
4. If the receive DG-ID number is not set “00”, press the FUNC knob, then rotate the FUNC knob to set “00”.
5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

S-DX

DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER

DG-ID SETUP DG-ID TX
DG-ID RX

6. To check whether or not other stations are operating within communications range,

press the key to turn the GM (Group Monitor) function ON.

· The other stations must also have the GM (Group Monitor) function ON. · Refer to the separate Operating Manual GM Edition for details on how to use the

GM function (download the manual from our YAESU website).

7. Press the

key to turn the GM (Group Monitor) function OFF and return to nor-

mal operations.

· If the receive DG-ID is set to a number other than “00”, only signals with that DG-ID will be received. Normally, set the receive DG-ID number to “00” except when communication is
desired only with group members. · The transmit and receive DG-ID default number is set to “00”.

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

Example: Set the DG-ID number of to “50”
1. Press and hold the key. The DG-ID number setting screen will be displayed.

Press and hold

While setting the DG-ID number, pressing and holding the FUNC knob will set the transmit and the receive DG-ID numbers to “00”.

S-DX

DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER

2. Press the FUNC knob, and then rotate the FUNC knob to set transmit DG-ID (DG-ID TX) number to “50”.
3. Press the FUNC knob again, then rotate the FUNC knob to select the receive DG-ID (DG-ID RX).

DG-ID SETUP DG-ID TX
DG-ID RX

4. Press the FUNC knob, and then rotate the FUNC knob to set receive DG-ID (DG-ID RX) number to “50”.
5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.
Tuning to the same frequency and setting the same DGID for all the group members will enable communication between the members and exclude other signals.

· Press the

key to turn the GM (Group Monitor)

function ON and check whether or not other stations

that are operating on frequency, with the GM (Group

Monitor) function ON, and have the same GD-ID num-

ber setting, are in the communication range.

· The other stations must also have the GM (Group

Monitor) function ON.

DG-ID SETUP DG-ID TX
DG-ID RX

Press

S-DX

DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER

6. Press the

key to turn the GM (Group Monitor) function OFF and return to the

normal operation.

While operating in the GM function, the call sign and the signal strength of a maxi-

mum 24 stations with the GM function turned ON, and that are within the communi-

cation range, may be checked.

For details on how to set each item, refer to “FTM-500DR/DE GM Function Instruction Manual” which is available on the Yaesu website.

The group members set the DG-ID number to “50”

Setting the receive DG-ID number to “00” so all the C4FM digital stations signals may be received.

DG-ID TX50 (transmit) RX50 (receive)

Only group members set to the same DG-ID number may communicate.

DG-ID TX00 (transmit) RX00 (receive)

DG-ID TX90 (transmit) RX90 (receive)
Stations setting the receive DG-ID number to a number other than “00” may not receive the signals that do not match the DG-ID number.

Operation

Communicating Via the Repeater

The transceiver includes an ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) function which automatical-

ly sets the repeater operation when the receiver is tuned to the repeater frequency.

1. Set the receive frequency to the repeater frequency “-” or “+” appears on top of the display.
2. “-” or “+” and “TN” icons may automatically appear

Tone frequency Tone encoder
Repeater shift ()

above the frequency.

3. Speak into the microphone while pressing and holding

the PTT switch.

z Reverse function The “reverse” state temporarily reverses the transmit and receive frequencies. This allows checking to find if direct communication with the other station is possible.

1. Press the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [RPT-R].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [RPT-R], then press the FUNC knob. · The transmit and receive frequencies are temporar-
ily reversed (“reverse” state). · In the “reverse” state, the “-” or “+” blinks on the dis-
play. 3. To release the reverse state, repeat the above steps
again.

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· The repeater settings may be changed from the Setup Menu. Setup Menu [26 RPT SHIFT]: Allows setting the repeater shift direction. Setup Menu [27 RPT SHIFT FREQ]: Allows changing the repeater shift offset.
· Function Menu [ARS]: The ARS function may be set to OFF · Function Menu [TONE]: CTCSS Tone frequency
z Tone Calling (1750 Hz) If your transceiver is FTM-500DE (European version), press and hold in the [P4] key on the microphone (in factory default setting) to generates a 1750 Hz burst tone to access the European repeater. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the repeater has been gained, you may release the switch, and use the switch for activating the transmitter thereafter. If you need to access the repeaters which requires a 1750Hz burst tone for access by the FTM-500DR (USA/Asian versions), you can set the program key on the microphone to serve as a “T-CALL” key instead. To change the configuration of this switch, use setup menu [29 MIC PROGRAM KEY].

Using the Memory

The FTM-500DR/DE incorporates a Large number of memory channels that can register the operating frequency, communication mode, and other operational information.
· 999 Memory Channels · 5 Home Channels · 50 pairs PMS Memory Channels m The memory auto grouping (MAG) function can automatically recall a list of memory channels from the same frequency band as a group. m The PMG (Primary Memory Group) function displays the status of registered frequently used frequencies (received signal strength) in a bar graph.

The operating frequency and other operational information can be registered to each

regular memory channel, home channel, or PMS memory channel:

· Operating frequency · Transmitter output · TX/RX DG-ID

· Communication Mode · Memory tag · Tone information

· Frequency Step · Repeater Shift · DCS information

· Memory channel skip information

NOTE
Back up the stored contents to a microSD memory card. For details on backing up to a microSD card. See the Advanced Manual for details on backing up to a microSD card.

Writting to memory

1. Set the frequency to write to memory.

2. Press and hold the

key.

The memory channel list appears.

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The memory channel list can also be displayed by the
following operations: Press the FUNC knob Touch [KEYPAD] Select [MEMORY CH LIST] Press the FUNC knob
The last used memory channel is selected.

The lowest available number is selected. To select another channel, rotate the FUNC knob to select the memory channel number to be written.

MEMORY CH LIST 001 145.000

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

· Rotate the SUB DIAL knob, or press the [UP] or 002 .

[DWN] key on the microphone to fast-forward in

10-channel steps.

003 .

· Press the number keys on the microphone to quickly 004 . select a memory channel as shown in the example

below:

Press the [1] key: Memory channel 100

Press the [A] key: PMS Memory channel L01

· When [HOM] at the top of the memory channel list is selected, the HOME channel

of the current frequency band can be overwritten.

For already written memory channels, the writing frequency is displayed.

3. Press and hold the

key.

MEMORY CH LIST

Or press the FUNC knob to display a popup. Make sure that [WRITE] is highlighted and press the FUNC knob. If you attempt to register a frequency to a memory

001 145.000 002 .

– – – – – – — – – – – – – – – – – —–

channel that already contains frequency data, “OVER- 003 . WRITE?” will appear on the screen. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob to 004 .

overwrite the memory channel.

4. The memory is stored, and the screen returns to the previous screen.

Recall memory (There are three ways)

(1) Press

key or touch

to recall

1. Press the

key or touch

The last used memory channel is recalled.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the memory channel to

recall.

Press and then turn the DIAL knob to select in 10

channel steps.

3. Press the

key again or touch

to return to VFO mode.

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(2) Press the FUNC knob to recall from the function menu

1. Press the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [KEYPAD].
Or rotate the FUNC knob, select [KEYPAD], then press the FUNC knob to display the direct frequency input screen or the memory channel number input screen. 3. Touch [MEMORY CH LIST]. Or rotate the DIAL knob to select [MEMORY CH LIST] then press the DIAL knob to display the memory channel list.

KEYPAD SCAN SQL OFF RPT-R DTMF

HOME CH TXPWR HIGH ARS AUTO TONE 100.0 APRS OFF

The memory channel list can also be displayed by the following operations. Press and hold the FUNC knob Touch [20 MEMORY LIST]

4. Rotate the FUNC knob, select the memory channel to recall. · Rotate the SUB DIAL knob, or press the [UP] or [DWN] key on the microphone to fast- forward in 10-channel steps. · Press the number keys on the microphone to quickly select a memory channel as shown in the example below: Press the [1] key: Memory channel 100 Press the [A] key: PMS Memory channel L01
5. Press the FUNC knob. A pop-up with [RECALL] highlighted appears. Press the FUNC knob or touch [RECALL]. The selected memory channel will be recalled.

MEMORY CH LIST 001 145.000

002 433.300

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

003 .

004 .

(3) Recalling a memory by directly entering the channel number

z Recalling a memory on the keypad screen

1. Press the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [KEYPAD].
Or rotate the FUNC knob, select [KEYPAD], then press the FUNC knob to display the memory channel number input screen. 3. Touch or rotate the FUNC knob to select a memory channel number, then press the FUNC knob.

KEYPAD SCAN SQL OFF RPT-R DTMF

HOME CH TXPWR HIGH ARS AUTO TONE 100.0 APRS OFF

(Example) When recalling memory channel “123”. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [1] Press the FUNC knob

Rotate the FUNC knob to select [2] Press the FUNC knob

Rotate the FUNC knob to select [3] Press the FUNC knob
(Example) When recalling memory channel “16”. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [1] Press the FUNC knob

Rotate the FUNC knob to select [6] Press the FUNC knob

Press and hold the FUNC knob
z Recall a memory by directly inputting channels using the numeric keys on the microphone
Press the numeric keys “0” to “9” in the memory mode to enter the memory channel. (Example) When recalling memory channel “123”. Press the [1] [2] [3] key.
(Example) When recalling memory channel “16”. Press the [1] [6] key.

Press and hold any numeric key.

Press the PTT switch while entering a number to cancel the entry.

Copy memory channel information to VFO

Press and hold the

key while recalling memory.

Copy the contents of the recalled memory channel to the

VFO and enter VFO mode.

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Displaying a list of memory channels in memory mode
Turning the DIAL knob in memory mode usually increases or decreases the memory channel number. Rotating the DIAL knob automatically displays the memory channel list and allows you to recall the desired memory channel while checking the contents of multiple memory channels.
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [21 MEMORY LIST MODE].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select the [21 MEMORY LIST MODE], and then FUNC knob. 3. Rotate the FUNC knob to set “ON”. 4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.
To return to normal up / down operation, set “OFF” in step 3 of the above operation.

Recall only memories in the same frequency band (Band) using the memory auto grouping (MAG) function

With the memory auto grouping (MAG) function, only memory channels in the same frequency band (Band) can be called.

In the memory mode, each time the

key is pressed,

only memory channels of the specified frequency band are

automatically recalled as a group, as shown below:

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All memory channels

AIR Band
108MHz – 137MHz memory channel

174MHz – 400MHz 480 MHz – 999.995MHz
memory channel

400MHz-480MHz memory channel

137MHz-174MHz memory channel

When ” recalled.

” is selected, the MAG function is turned OFF and all memory channels can be

Group

Selectable Memory Channels All memory channels. AIR band (108 – 137MHz) memory channels only. 144MHz band (137 – 174MHz) memory channels only. 430MHz band (400 – 480MHz) memory channels only. 174MHz to 400MHz and 480MHz to 999.995MHz Memory channels.

Edit memory

z Edit memory tag Memory name tags, such as a call sign or broadcast station name may be assigned to the memory channels and home channels. Input a memory tag using up to 16 characters. Alphabetic characters (upper and lowercase), Numbers and Symbols may be entered to the memory name tag.

1. Press and hold the

key.

The memory channel list appears. The lowest avail-

able number is selected.

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The memory channel list can also be displayed by the following operations: Press the FUNC knob Touch [KEYPAD] Select [MEMORY CH LIST] Press the FUNC knob The last used memory channel is selected.
2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the memory channel for editing the memory tag, then press the FUNC knob. · Rotate the SUB DIAL knob, or press the [UP] or [DWN] key on the microphone to fast-forward in 10-channel steps.

MEMORY CH LIST 001 145.000

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

002 .

003 .

004 .

3. A popup will appear. Touch [EDIT] or rotate the FUNC knob to select [EDIT] then press the FUNC knob. The memory information appears.
4. Touch [TAG]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [TAG], then press the FUNC knob.

MEMORY CH LIST 021 433.300 YAESU

022 433.620 FTM-500D

023 433.300

024

433.100 433.200

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MEMORY CH LIST 021 433.300 YAESU

022 433.620 FTM-500D

023 433.300

024

433.100 433.200

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MEMORY INFORMATION

RX FREQ

433.300

TX FREQ

. ||| |||

TAG YAESU

SCAN

YES

BACK

· The character input screen is displayed. Rotate the FUNC knob to select a character, and press the FUNC knob to enter the character. : moves the cursor to the left. : moves the cursor to the right. : displays the alphabet keypad input screen. : displays the numeric keypad input screen. : displays the symbols keypad input screen. : erases the character to the left of the cursor and moves the cursor to the left.
· See “Text input screen” on page 75 to input a memory tag. 5. When input is complete, press and hold the FUNC knob to save the characters and
return to “MEMORY INFORMATION” screen. 6. Touch [OK].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob. 7. A confirmation pop-up appears. Touch [OK] or select [OK] then press the FUNC
knob to complete the memory tag entry.
The Memory tag is only displayed on the operating band (upper section on the display).

z Clearing Memories

1. Press and hold the

key.

The memory channel list appears. The lowest avail-

able number is selected.

The memory channel list can also be displayed by the following operations: Press the FUNC knob Touch [KEYPAD] Select [MEMORY CH LIST] Press the FUNC knob The last used memory channel is selected.

2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the memory channel from which the data is to be cleared, and press the FUNC knob. · Rotate the SUB DIAL knob, or press the [UP] or [DWN] key on the microphone to fast-forward in 10-channel steps.

3. A popup will appear. Touch [DELETE] or rotate the FUNC knob to select [DELETE] then press the FUNC knob. Confirmation screen “DELETE?” is displayed. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob.

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MEMORY CH LIST 021 433.300 YAESU

022 433.620 FTM-500D

023 433.300

024

433.100 433.200

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MEMORY CH LIST 021 433.300 YAESU

022 433.620 FTM-300D

023 433.300

024

433.100 433.200

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Data on memory channel One, and the Home channel may not be cleared.

Recalling the Home Channels
z Recall from the Function List 1. Press the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [HOME CH].
Or rotate the FUNC knob, select [HOME CH], then press the FUNC knob. · Or press and hold the FUNC knob “19 HOME CH” · “HOME” and the home channel frequency of the cur-
rently selected band appears on the LCD.
z Recall with the programmable key on the microphone
1. Press the [P2] key on the microphone. This is the factory setting. This function can also be assigned to the [P1], [P3] or [P4] key (see page 25). “HOME” and the home channel frequency of the currently selected band appears on the LCD.
2. Press the [P2] key again, to return to the previous frequency.

KEYPAD SCAN SQL OFF RPT-R DTMF

HOME CH TXPWR HIGH ARS AUTO TONE 100.0 APRS OFF

While recalling the home channel, rotate the DIAL knob to transfer the home channel frequency to the operating band VFO.

Changing the Home Channel Frequency

1. Set the frequency and the operating mode to be stored as a home channel.

2. Press the FUNC knob.

Or press and hold the

key and proceed to step 5.

3. Touch [KEYPAD].

Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [KEYPAD], then

press the FUNC knob.

The frequency input screen or memory channel input

screen appears.

4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select [MEMORY CH LIST],

then press the DIAL knob.

The memory channel list appears.

5. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [HOM] displayed at

the top of the memory channel list.

· Rotate the SUB DIAL knob, or press the [UP] or

[DWN] key on the microphone to fast-forward in

10-channel steps.

6. Press and hold the

key or press the FUNC knob

to display a popup. Make sure that [WRITE] is high-

lighted and press the FUNC knob.

Confirmation screen “OVER WRITE?” is displayed.

7. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the

FUNC knob.

8. The contents of the home channel are changed and

the previous screen returns.

KEYPAD SCAN SQL OFF RPT-R DTMF

HOME CH TXPWR HIGH ARS AUTO TONE 100.0 APRS OFF

MEMORY CH LIST HOM 145.000

— — – – – —– —– – – – – –

001 .

002 .

003 .

Split Memory

Two different frequencies, one for receive and another for transmit, can be registered to

a memory channel.

1. Register the receive frequency to a memory channel first.

For additional details on registering to a memory channel, refer to page 44.

To edit a memory channel that has already been written, go to step 2.

2. Press and hold the

key.

The memory channel list appears.

The memory channel list can also be displayed by the following operations: Press the FUNC knob Touch [KEYPAD] Select [MEMORY CH LIST] Press the
FUNC knob

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the channel number that the receive frequency was

registered to on step1, and press the FUNC knob.

4. Touch [EDIT].

MEMORY CH LIST

Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [EDIT], then press the FUNC knob.

021 433.300 YAESU 022 433.620 FTM-500D

023 433.300 JA1YOE

024

433.100 433.200

DIGITAL

5. Touch [TX FREQ]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [TX FREQ], then press the FUNC knob.

MEMORY INFORMATION

RX FREQ

433.340

TX FREQ

. ||| |||

TAG YAESU

SCAN

YES

BACK

6. Set the transceiver to the desired transmit frequency.

7. Touch [OK].

Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob.

8. Confirmation screen is displayed, touch [OK] or press

MEMORY CH LIST

the FUNC knob. The display returns to the memory channel list screen, and the receive frequency is displayed on the upper

021

433.340 145.720

022 433.620

YAESU FTM-500D

side, and the transmit frequency is displayed on the lower side.

023 433.300

024

433.100 433.200

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9. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

When recalling the split memory ” ” is displayed on the LCD.

While operating the split memory, to reverse the transmit and receive frequencies temporarily: Press the FUNC knob [RPT-R] When reversing the frequencies, ” ” will blink.
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Scanning Function

The FTM-500DR/DE supports the following three scanning functions:
· VFO Scan · Memory Scan · Programmable Memory Scan (PMS)

VFO Scan / Memory Scan

To find frequencies where there are signals in VFO mode or Memory mode:

1. Press the key to set the band to be scanned as the

operation band.

2. Press the

key to select the “VFO mode” or “Mem-

ory mode”.

3. Press the FUNC knob Touch “SCAN”.

KEYPAD SCAN SQL OFF RPT-R

HOME CH TXPWR HIGH ARS AUTO TONE 100.0

Or press the FUNC knob “SCAN” Press the FUNC DTMF knob.
Or press and hold the microphone [UP] or [DWN] switch

APRS OFF START

to start scanning.

· If the DIAL knob is rotated while scanning is in prog-

ress, the scanning will continue up or down in frequen-

cy according to the direction of the DIAL Knob rota-

tion.

· When a signal is received, the scan pauses, the fre-

quency flashes, and the scan starts again after about

3 seconds. In the USA version, the scan will continue

to pause while receiving the signal.

z Stop scanning

1. Press the FUNC knob Touch “SCAN”.

Or press the FUNC knob “SCAN” Press the FUNC knob.

Or press PTT or the [UP] / [DWN] keys on microphone.

· If the scan has paused on a signal, rotating the DIAL knob will cause scanning to resume instantly.
· If the transceiver is turned OFF while scanning, when the transceiver is turned ON, scanning will resume.
· If you call the Function List or Setup Menu during scanning, the SCAN item is automatically selected and you cannot select any other item.

Setting the Receive Operation When Scanning Stops

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

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2. Touch [56 SCAN RESUME].

Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [56 SCAN RESUME],

then press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the hold time after the

scan is paused:

· BUSY

The signal is received until the signal fades out. Two

seconds after the signal fades out, scanning resumes.

· HOLD

Scanning stops and tuning remains on the current receive frequency (Scanning

does not resume).

· 1 sec / 3 sec / 5 sec The signal is received for a specified period of time, and then scanning resumes. Factory default setting: BUSY
4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.
The above settings are common for VFO scan, memory scan and programmable memory scan (PMS).

Skip Memory Channels

Each memory channel can be set to be skipped during memory scan.

1. Press and hold the

key.

The memory channel list appears.

The memory channel list can also be displayed by the following operations: Press the FUNC knob Select [KEYPAD] Press the FUNC knob Select [MEMORY CH LIST] Press the FUNC knob

2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the memory channel number that you do not want to scan, and press the FUNC knob.
3. Touch [EDIT]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [EDIT], then press the FUNC knob.
4. Touch [SCAN]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [SCAN], then press the FUNC knob to select [NO].
5. Touch [OK]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob.
6. When the confirmation screen is displayed, touch [OK] or press the FUNC knob. When the memory channel set as the skip memory is called, the ” ” icon is displayed.

To cancel the skip memory, set it to “YES” in step 5 above.

Programmable Memory scan (PMS)
This function scans only the range of frequencies between the lower and upper limits registered in a pair of PMS Programmable Memory channels. 50 sets of PMS memory channels (L01/U01 to L50/U50) are available.
For additional details on the Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) and Memory Bank Scan, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website.

Convenience Features

Bluetooth® Operation
The FTM-500DR/DE has built-in Bluetooth® functionality. Hands-free operation is possible using the optional Bluetooth® headset (SSM-BT10) or a commercially available Bluetooth® headset.
The operation of all commercially available Bluetooth® headsets cannot be guaranteed.

Pairing the Bluetooth® Headset

When using the Bluetooth® Headset for the first time, the Bluetooth® Headset and the

FTM-500DR/DE must be paired.

This step is only necessary when first connecting the headset.

1. To start the Bluetooth® headset in pairing mode.

Press and hold the Multi Function

SSM-BT10: Press and hold the Multi-Function But- Button for 3 seconds to turn ON.

ton for 3 seconds, until the SSM-BT10

LED blinks red/blue alternately.

Blinks red and blue

Power ON

2. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 3. Touch [111 Bluetooth].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [111 Bluetooth], then press the FUNC knob.

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4. Press the FUNC knob and set [Bluetooth] to “ON”. The setting items are displayed.
5. Press the FUNC knob. 6. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DEVICE], then
press the FUNC knob.

OPTION

111 Bluetooth

112 VOICE MEMORY

113 FVS REC

114 TRACK SELECT

OPTION 111 Bluetooth

Bluetooth

DEVICE

STATUS DiCsocnonnencetcetded

AUDIO

AUTO

7. Press the SUB DIAL knob.

The search starts, and the model name of the found

Bluetooth® device is displayed in the list.

8. When the headset to be connected is displayed,

press the

key to stop searching.

DEVICE LIST SSM-BT10 yaesu-01 yaesu-02

9. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the Bluetooth® headset to be connected.
10. Press the SUB DIAL knob. 11. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [CONNECT]. 12. Press the SUB DIAL knob. 13. To return to the normal operation screen.
While connected to a Bluetooth® headset, the” “icon lights up on the FTM- 500DR/DE screen, and the received audio and operation beep will be heard from the Bluetooth® headset. · When the connection is complete, the [DE-
VICE] field will display “Name of the connected Bluetooth® headset” and the [STATUS] field will display “Connected”. · The LED of SSM-BT10 blinks blue. The pairing is completed.

Searching
DEVICE LIST SSM-BT10 yaesu-01 yaesu-02

OPTION 111 Bluetooth

Bluetooth

DEVICE SSM-BT10

STATUS CCoonnnneecctteedd

AUDIO

AUTO

z Disable the Bluetooth® function To cancel the Bluetooth® operation, just repeat the above procedures, selecting “OFF” in step 4 above.
z Subsequent Bluetooth® headset connection when the power is turned ON · When the power is turned OFF while the Bluetooth® headset is connected, the next time the power is turned ON, the same Bluetooth® headset is searched for
and automatically connected when found. · If the Bluetooth® headset cannot be found, the ” ” icon blinks on the screen. If
the power of the same Bluetooth® headset is turned ON in this state, it will connect automatically. If not, turn the FTM-500DR/DE and Bluetooth® headset OFF and then ON again. · To connect to other Bluetooth® headsets, refer to “Connect with another Bluetooth® headset” on page 58.

Transmit operation by pressing the button on the Bluetooth® headset (when the VOX function is OFF)
When the VOX function is OFF, pressing the “Call button” on the Bluetooth® headset once will engage the FTM-500DR/DE in transmit, and then a call can be made using the Bluetooth® headset. Press the “Call button” again to return the FTM-500DR/DE to receive. *The button name may differ depending on your Bluetooth® headset.

SSM-BT10: When the Multi-Function Key is pressed, a beep will sound and the FTM-500DR/DE will continuously transmit. Press the Multi-Function Key again, a beep will sound and the FTM-500DR/DE will return to receive mode.

Press briefly to transmit

Hands-free VOX operation with a Bluetooth® headset

When FTM-500DR/DE VOX (automatic voice transmission) function is turned ON, the Bluetooth® headset can perform hands-free operation and transmit automatically just by talking. Turn the VOX function ON according to “VOX Operation” instructions.

The VOX function is commonly used for the Bluetooth® headset and microphone. If you do not use the Bluetooth headset and do not want to use the VOX function with the microphone, set this to “OFF”.

VOX Operation
Using a Bluetooth® headset, you can transmit hands-free automatically, just by speaking into the microphone.
Setting VOX function

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [11 VOX] Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [11 VOX], then press the FUNC knob. 3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [VOX], then press the FUNC knob. 4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select “LOW” or “HIGH”. OFF : VOX function OFF LOW : VOX function ON (VOX Gain Level “LOW”) HIGH : VOX function ON (VOX Gain Level “HIGH”)
When set to “LOW” or “HIGH”, the sound is automatically transmitted by voice from the connected Bluetooth® headset. When not connected to a Bluetooth® headset, the sound from the microphone is automatically transmitted.

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TX 11 VOX

VOX

OFF

DELAY

0.5s

SVTOAXTUMSIC ConFnReOcNtTed

5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

z Disable the VOX function To cancel VOX and return to PTT operation, just repeat the above procedures, selecting “OFF” in step 4 above.

Set the VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) delay time

During transmissions using the VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) function, set the time to return to receive when speaking is paused:

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [11 VOX] Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [11 VOX], then press the FUNC knob. 3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DELAY], then press the FUNC knob. 4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the delay time (the transmit-receive delay after the cessation of speech).
0.5sec / 1.0sec / 1.5sec / 2.0sec / 2.5sec / 3.0sec

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TX 11 VOX

Factory default value: “0.5sec”. 5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch
to save the settings and return to normal operation.

VOX DELAY VOX MIC

LOW 0.5s FRONT

Connect with another Bluetooth® headset
1. Turn the Bluetooth® headset you are currently using OFF.
2. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 3. Touch [111 Bluetooth].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [111 Bluetooth], then press the FUNC knob.

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4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DEVICE], then press

the FUNC knob.

5. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [SEARCH], then

press the SUB DIAL knob.

Search Bluetooth® devices to display them in the de-

vice list in the following order:

(1) Already registered, searched and found

Bluetooth® devices: white letters

(2) Searched and found new

Bluetooth® devices: white letters

(3) Already registered but not found by search

Bluetooth® devices: gray letters

6. When the headset to be connected is displayed, press

the

key to stop searching.

7. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired Bluetooth®

device.

8. Press the SUB DIAL knob.

9. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [CONNECT], then

press the SUB DIAL knob to connect.

DEVICE LIST SSM-BT10
DEVICE LIST SSM-BT10 yaesu-01 yaesu-02 R556
Searching DEVICE LIST SSM-BT10 yaesu-01 yaesu-02 R556

z Delete all registered (paired) Bluetooth® devices from the list 1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [111 Bluetooth]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [111 Bluetooth], then press the FUNC knob. 3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DEVICE], then press the FUNC knob. 4. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [DEL ALL], then press the SUB DIAL knob. ALL Bluetooth® headsets are deleted from the device list.
All registered Bluetooth® headsets are deleted. Headsets cannot be deleted individually.

Bluetooth® received audio output

®
When a Bluetooth headset is connected, the received audio can automatically be output

from the headset only, or from both the headset and the transceiver speaker.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

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2. Touch [111 Bluetooth].

Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [111 Bluetooth], then

press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [AUDIO], then press the FUNC knob.
4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select “AUTO” or “FIX”.
AUTO : The received audio comes from only the Bluetooth headset.
FIX : The received audio comes from both the Bluetooth headset and the speaker of this transceiver.
Factory default value: “AUTO”. 5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to
save the settings and return to normal operation.

OPTION 111 Bluetooth

Bluetooth

DSETVAITCUES

Connected

STATUS Disconnected

AUDIO

AUTO

Dual Receive Function

While receiving on the VFO or Memory Chanel, the transceiver checks for signals on the HOME channel once every 5 seconds. When a signal is received on the HOME channel, the priority scan pauses, allowing reception of the signal. When there is no signal on the HOME channel for about 5 seconds, the transceiver will resume Priority Scan.
The transceiver monitors signals on the frequency registered to the Priority HOME Channel, once approximately every 5 seconds.

VFO or Memory channel

HOME channel (Priority Channel)

The transceiver returns to the previous frequency quickly and continues to receive mode when there is no signal.

When the transceiver receives a signal on the frequency registered to the priority memory channel, dual reception stops and signal receiver switches to priority memory channel.

z Activating Priority Scan 1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [52 DUAL RCV MODE]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [52 DUAL RCV MODE], then press the FUNC knob. 3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [PRIOITY SCAN], then press the FUNC knob. 4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.
z Disable the Priority Scan function To cancel Priority Scan, just repeat the above procedures, selecting “OFF” in step 3 above.

Using the Voice Recorder
With the voice recording function, the received audio of the other station, and/or the transmit audio of this unit is recorded on the MicroSD memory card. The recorded file can be played back with the FTM-500DR/DE or the MicroSD memory card can be taken out and used on a PC. Once recording is started, it continues until recording is stopped, or the capacity of the MicroSD card is full.
z About the file · The audio file is saved in the “VOICE” folder on the MicroSD card. · The file is a Wave sound format (extension: wav). · The file name is “YYYYMMDDmmhhss.wav” (YYYY: year, MM: month, DD: day, hh: hour, mm: minute, ss: second) depending on the date and time when the recording started.
· When using the MicroSD memory card for the first time, please refer to “Formatting a MicroSD Memory Card” on page 36 for formatting.
· Since the date and time information is used for the voice recording function names and file timestamps when recording, it is recommended to set the date and time by following the procedure below: Press and hold the FUNC knob [30 DATE&TIME ADJUST]

Recording the receive audio

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [41 REC/STOP].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [41 REC/STOP], then press the FUNC knob. · “REC” is displayed, and the recording function starts. 3. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

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· “II” is displayed at the top of the LCD and the unit enters the recording standby mode. When a signal is
received, recording starts automatically. · During recording, the “II” indication changes to ” “. · With the factory default settings, the “MAIN- band”
received audio is recorded. · Recording will be paused about 3 seconds after the
squelch of the band that is recording is closed. Re-
cording will resume when a signal is received.
· The band or bands to be recorded, and whether or not to include the transmit audio in the recording may be selected in the set mode.

Recording is stopped when the transceiver is turned OFF.

z Disable the recording function
1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [41 REC/STOP].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [41 REC/STOP], then press the FUNC knob. · “STOP” is displayed and the recording function is stopped. · When a new recording is started, a new file will be created.

Setting the Recording function
The band or bands to be recorded, and whether or not to include the transmit audio in the recording may be selected:

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [40 RECORDING].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [40 RECORDING], then press the FUNC knob.

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AUDIO 40 RECORDING

BAND

MAIN

MIC

OFF

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [BAND], then press the FUNC knob to select the

band to record.

MAIN

: Record the MAIN-band received audio

SUB

: Record the SUB-band received audio

MAIN+SUB : Record both MAIN-band and SUB-band received audio 4. Press the FUNC knob. 5. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [MIC], then press the FUNC knob to select “ON” or

“OFF”.

ON : Record both transmit and receive audio

OFF : Record only the receive audio 6. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return

to normal operation.

Playback the recorded audio

Playback is not possible during recording, so stop recording and follow the steps below to play back.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. 2. Touch [63 LOG LIST].
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [63 LOG LIST], then press the FUNC knob.

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3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [VOICE], then press the FUNC knob. The recorded file will be displayed in a list. · Press the SUB DIAL knob, then rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [ ], and press the SUB DIAL knob to display the Oldest file. · Press the SUB DIAL knob, then rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [TOP], and press the SUB DIAL knob to display the latest file.
4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the file to playback.

LOG VOICE 20230209140518 14:05 20230209132407 13:24 20230203183042 02/03 20230203151222 02/03 20230122120112 01/22 20230122102430 01/22
LOG VOICE 20230209140518 14:05 20230209132407 13:24 20230203183042 02/03 20230203151222 02/03 20230122120112 01/22 20230122102430 01/22

5. Press the FUNC knob.
· Playback will begin · The receiver audio will not be heard during playback · Play back while recording is not possible. · Rotate the FUNC knob to select [ ], then press the
FUNC knob to pause playback. · Rotate the FUNC knob to select [ ] or [ ], then
press the FUNC knob, to rewind or fast forward 5 seconds at a time.

VOICE PLAY 230209123456.wav
00:44:34
00:14:30

z Delete files

1. Rotate the FUNC knob in step 3 to select the file to be deleted, and then press the SUB DIAL knob.
2. Touch “DEL”. Or rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select “DEL”, then press the SUB DIAL knob.
3. Touch “OK” twice. Or rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select “OK”, then press the SUB DIAL knob.

GPS Function

The FTM-500DR/DE is equipped with a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver. When receiving signals from GPS satellites, the current position (latitude, longitude, altitude) can be calculated and displayed within a tolerance of several meters. In addition, GPS receives the exact time from the satellite atomic clock.
Can be use the external GPS function by the following the procedure below: Press and hold the FUNC knob [38 GPS DEVICE] “EXTERNAL”.
WIRES-X function
WIRES (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) is an Internet communication system which expands the range of amateur radio communications by connecting with a local WIRES-X Node station. The FTM-500DR/DE can communicate and exchange data via the internet with WIRES-X nodes worldwide. Use the News Station function to write (upload) and read (download) digital data (text, images and audio). When connected to a WIRES-X node station or room, the node name, room name, call sign of the other station, distance, and direction, are all displayed on this screen.
For details, refer to the separate WIRES-X Instruction Manual which is available on the Yaesu website.
APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) function
The FTM-500DR/DE uses a GPS receiver to acquire and display its position location information. The APRS feature uses the location information to transmit the position information, data and messages, using the format developed by Bob Bruninga WB4APR. Upon receiving an APRS report from a remote station, the direction and distance to the remote station from your station, the speed of the remote station, and other data sent by the remote station may be displayed on the LCD of your transceiver. Setting several station parameters, such as the call sign and symbol is required before using the APRS function (initial settings).
For details, refer to the APRS Function Instruction Manual which is available on the Yaesu website.
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For additional details on the following Functions, refer to the Advanced Manual which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website.
Tone squelch feature
The tone squelch opens the speaker audio only when a signal containing the specified CTCSS tone is received. By matching the CTCSS tone frequency with the partner stations, quiet standby monitoring is possible.
Digital Code squelch (DCS) feature
The DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) function allows audio to be heard only when signals containing the same DCS code are received.
New PAGER (EPCS) feature
This new feature allows calling specified stations only, by using a pager code that combines two CTCSS tones. Even when the person who is called is not near the transceiver, the information is displayed on the LCD to indicate that a call was received. When the call is received, the bell sounds.
Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature
Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature opens the speaker audio only when a C4FM signal set to the same DP-ID in the Digital Mode is received.
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Using Setup Menu
The Set Mode permits configuring the various functions to accommodate individual operating needs and preferences.
Setup Menu Operation

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.
The SETUP MENU screen will be displayed. 2. Touch the desired item in the Setup Menu.
Or rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired item in the Setup Menu, then press the FUNC knob.

· “>” Is displayed at the right of submenu items that have a deeper level of menu items.

· Press the

key to return to the previous screen.

· Rotate the SUB DIAL knob, or press the [UP] / [DWN] key on the microphone to scroll through the 17 cate-
gories in the Setup Menu (See below):

DISPLAY TX RX MEMORY CONFIG AUDIO SIGNALING SCAN DIGITAL GM WIRES-X DATA APRS SD CARD OPTION CLONE RESET

DISP DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER F TM – 5 0 0 D
DISPLAY 1 FREQUENCY INPUT > 2 LCD BRIGHTNESS 3 FREQUENCY COLOR 4 BAND SCOPE

DISP DIGITAL / ANALOG TRANSCEIVER F TM – 5 0 0 D

3. When there is no deeper level of menu items, go to step 4. When there is a deeper level of menu items, rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired item, then press the FUNC knob.
4. Rotate the FUNC knob to change the setting value. 5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return
to normal operation.
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Tables of Setup Menu Operations

Menu Number / Item

Description

Selectable options (Options in bold are the default settings)

DISPLAY
1 FREQUENCY INPUT 2 LCD BRIGHTNESS 3 FREQUENCY COLOR 4 BAND SCOPE 5 LOCATION INFO
6 COMPASS
7 DISPLAY MODE

Enter frequency directly or display memory channel list.

–

Display and key button brightness. MIN / MID / MAX

Set the font color of the operation WHITE / BLUE / RED band frequency.

Scope Display width setting.

NARROW / WIDE

Switch between the compass screen COMPASS / NUMERIC and the latitude/longitude display screen when using the GPS and GM functions.

Set the compass display of the smart NORTH UP / HEADING UP navigation function and the APRS pop-up screen.

Back Track, Altitude, Timer/Clock or BACKTRACK / ALTITUDE /

GPS Information screen display.

TIMER/CLOCK / GPS INFORMATION

TX
8 TX POWER 9 AMS TX MODE 10 MIC GAIN 11 VOX
12 AUTO DIALER 13 TOT
14 DIGITAL VW
RX
15 FM BANDWIDTH 16 RX MODE 17 SUB BAND
SUB BAND
SUBBAND MUTE 18 AUDIO EQUALIZER
FRONT TONE
REAR TONE
REAR OUT AESS PHASE
MEMORY
19 HOME CH 20 MEMORY LIST

Set the transmit power level.

LOW / MID / HIGH

Set the AMS transmission mode.

AUTO / TX FM FIXED/ TX DN FIXED

Microphone sensitivity setting.

MIN / LOW / NORMAL / HIGH / MAX

VOX function settings.

VOX: OFF / LOW / HIGH DELAY: 0.5s / 1.0s / 1.5s / 2.0s / 2.5s / 3.0s VOX MIC: FRONT / REAR

DTMF code automatic transmit setting. ON / OFF

TX time out setting.

OFF / 1min / 2min / 3min / 5min / 10min / 15min / 20min / 30min

Turn the VW mode selection ON or OFF. ON / OFF

Set the FM transmit modulation level. WIDE / NARROW

Select the receive mode.

AUTO / FM / AM

Sub Band ON/OFF (lower screen display).
Sub Band mute setting

OFF / ON OFF / ON

Adjust the sound quality of the Control head speaker

OFF / FLAT / HI PITCH / LO PITCH / BPF

Adjust the sound quality of the Main FLAT / HI PITCH / LO PITCH / BPF /

body speaker

1kHz LPF / 700Hz LPF

Output level of the main body speaker 0% to 100%

Sets the time delay between the OFF / 1.25ms to 20.00ms (10.00ms) audio output of the control head speaker and the main unit speaker.

Recall the home channel.

Displays the Memory channel list screen.

Menu Number / Item

Description

Selectable options (Options in bold are the default settings)

21 MEMORY LIST MODE 22 PMG
PMG TIMER
PMG CLEAR

Displays a list of memory channels in ON / OFF memory mode.

Scan resume time after there is no 1sec / 2sec / 3sec signal when receiving in PMG mode simultaneously.

Cancel the registration of all PMG channels.

–

CONFIG
23 BEEP 24 BAND SKIP 25 RPT ARS 26 RPT SHIFT 27 RPT SHIFT FREQ 28 RPT REVERSE
29 MIC PROGRAM KEY
30 DATE&TIME ADJUST 31 DATE&TIME FORMAT
32 TIME ZONE 33 STEP
34 CLOCK TYPE 35 UNIT 36 APO
37 GPS DATUM 38 GPS DEVICE 39 GPS LOG

Beep volume setting.

OFF / LOW / HIGH

Set the frequency bands that can be AIR: ON / OFF

selected.

VHF: ON / OFF

UHF: ON / OFF

OTHER: ON / OFF

Repeater auto shift setting.

OFF / AUTO

Repeater shift direction setting.

AUTO / – / +

Repeater TX offset setting.

0.00MHz to 99.95MHz

Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies while working through a NORMAL / REVERSE repeater.

Microphone P1 / P2 / P3 / P4 buttons OFF / 2nd PTT / GM / REC/STOP /

programable settings.

SCAN / HOME CH / RPT SHIFT /

REVERSE / TX POWER / SQL OFF /

T-CALL / VOICE* / D_X / WX /

STN LIST / MSG LIST / REPLY /

MSG EDIT / DW

(*requires optional FVS-2)

P1: 2nd PTT

P2: HOME CH

P3: D_X

P4: WX (T-CALL: European version)

Set the date and time.

–

Set the date and time display formats. Date: mmm/dd/yyyy / yyyy/mmm/dd / dd/mmm/yyyy / yyyy/dd/mmm
Time: 24hour / 12hour

Time zone setting.

UTC -14:00 to ±0:00 to +14:00

Frequency tuning step.

AUTO / 5.00 kHz / 6.25 kHz / (8.33 kHz) / 10.00 kHz / 12.50 kHz / 15.00kHz / 20.00kHz / 25.00 kHz / 50.00 kHz / 100 kHz

Clock shift setting.

A / B

Display unit setting.

METRIC / INCH (Depends on the transceiver version)

Automatic power OFF time setting.

OFF / 0.5hour to 2.0hour (0.5 hour steps) 2.0hour to 12.0hour (1.0 hour steps)

GPS function positioning selection. WGS-84 / TOKYO MEAN

GPS receiver selection.

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

GPS access time setting.

OFF / 1sec / 2sec / 5sec / 10sec / 30sec / 60sec

AUDIO
40 RECORDING
41 REC/STOP

Voice record function settings. Start and stop recording.

BAND: MAIN / SUB / MAIN+

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Product Usage Instructions

FAQs

Introduction

Turn the Power ON

Basic Operation

Useful Functions

Setup Menu List

Rotate the DIAL knob

Control Head

: This key has the same function as the key on the controller.

Function List screen

Installing the Radio

Using the convenient Digital C4FM features

Operation

Using the Memory

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Convenience Features

Dual Receive Function

GPS Function

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