ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . The FTDX1200 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfamiliar to you ,n order to gain the most enMoyment and oSerating ef¿ciency from your FTDX1200, we recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your new transceiver. Before using your FTDX1200, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You Begin” section of this manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur transceiver ,f this is your ¿rst rig, or if Yaesu eTuipment is already the backbone of your station, rest assured your transceiver will provide many hours of operating pleasure for years to come. The FTDX1200 is an elite-class HF transceiver providing exceptional performance both on transmit and receive. The FTDX1200 is designed for the most competitive operating situations, whether you primarily operate in contest, ';, or digital-mode environments. Built on the foundation of the popular FTDX9000 transceiver, and carrying on the proud tradition of the FT1000 series, the FTDX1200 provides up to 100 Watts of power output on 66B, CW, and F0 Watts $0 carrier. 'igital 6ignal 3rocessing '63 is utili]ed throughout the design, providing leading-edge transmitter and receiver performance. For exceptional protection from strong signal interference, the optional 5F —Tuning .its may be connected via the rear panel. The 5F —Tuning .its provide extraordinarily sharp selectivity and protect your receiver from close-in interference on a crowded band. ,n the front end, you may select one of two 5F preampli¿ers, or ,32 ,ntercept 3oint 2ptimi]ation, providing direct feed to the ¿rst mixer. Three levels of 5F attenuation are available in 6-dB steps. The FTDX1200 receiver utili]es '63 ¿ltering, incorporating many of the features of the FTDX9000, such as 9ariable Bandwidth, ,F 6hift, and 3assband Contour tuning. $lso provided are 'igital 1oise 5eduction, 'igital $uto-1otch Filtering and a manually tuned ,F 1otch ¿lter. 2n the transmit side, the Yaesu exclusive Three-Band 3arametric 0icrophone (Tuali]er allows precise and flexible adjustment of the waveform created by your voice and microphone. The audio $mplitude, Center FreTuency, and Bandwidth are adjusted separately for the low, mid-range, and high-freTuency audio spectrum. The transmitted bandwidth may also be adjusted.
FreTuency setup is straightforward on the FTDX1200. (nter freTuency directly for 9F2-$. 6eparate keys are available for band selection. (ach band key provides three separate 9F2 settings for three different parts of each band. You may create three independent 9F2 settings of freTuency, mode, and ¿lter for each band. ,n addition, memories are provided to store FreTuency, 0ode, ,F ¿lter selection, Clari¿er offset, and 6canskip status. What¶s more, five Tuick-recall “40B” memories can instantly store operational settings at the push of a button. The built-in antenna tuner includes 100 memories that automatically store antenna matching settings for rapid, later automatic recall. Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with the FTDX1200, thanks to the dedicated 5TTY'$T$ connection jack on the rear panel. 2ptimi]ation of the ¿lter passband, '63 settings, carrier insertion point, and display offset for digital modes, is possible via the 0enu programming system. $dvanced technology is only part of the FT DX1200 story. Yaesu stands behind our products with a worldwide network of dealers and service centers. We greatly appreciate your investment in the FTDX1200, and we look forward to helping you get the most enjoyment from your new transceiver. 3lease feel free to contact your nearest dealer, or one of Yaesu¶s national headTuarters of¿ces, for technical advice, interfacing assistance, or accessory recommendation. Watch Yaesu 8.6.$.¶s Home 3age for late-breaking information about 6tandard Hori]on and Yaesu products http www.yaesu. com. 3lease read this manual thoroughly, to gain maximum understanding of the full capability of the FTDX1200. We thank you again for your purchase!
$dvanced features include 'irect .eyboard FreTuency (ntry and Band Change, 6peech 3rocessor, ,F 0onitor for 9oice modes, CW 3itch control, CW 6pot switch, Full CW 46., CW 0essage 0emory, adjustable ,F 1oise Blanker, and all mode 6Tuelch. Two T;5; antenna ports are provided on the rear panel. Two key jacks are provided one on the front and one on the rear panel. The key jacks may be con¿gured independently for paddle input, connection to a straight key, or computer-driven keying interface.
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS AVAILABLE OPTIONS MD-200A8X MD-100A8X YH-77STA FH-2 VL-1000/VP-1000 RF μTuning Kit A RF μTuning Kit B RF μTuning Kit C FC-40 FP-1030A FP-2023A DVS-6 FFT-1 SCU-17 CT-118 CT-39A CT Cable 0'I163 - 0'I163 m) CT Cable 0'I1103 - Bare Wire m)
Ultra-High-Fidelity 'esktop 0icrophone 'esktop 0icrophone Lightweight Stereo Headphone 5emote Control .eypad Linear $mpli¿er$C 3ower Supply For 160 m Band For 8040 m Bands For 300 m Bands (xternal $utomatic $ntenna Tuner (xternal 3ower Supply 13.8 V'C $) (xternal 3ower Supply 13.8 V'C 3 $, US$ 2nly) Voice 0emory Unit FFT Unit USB Interface Unit VL-1000 Linear $mpli¿er Connection Cable 3acket Interface Cable $ntenna 5otator Connection Cable 31 T 1016) Linear $mpli¿er Connection Cable 31 T 0741)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN EXTENDING THE FRONT FEET To elevate the front panel for easy viewing, the front left and right feet on the case bottom may be extended. 3ull the front legs outward from the bottom panel. 5otate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in the extended position. Be sure the legs have locked securely in place, because the transceiver is Tuite heavy and an unlocked leg could result in damage, should the transceiver move suddenly.
cÐ dÍ Retracting the Front Feet
5otate the legs clockwise. 3ush them inward while continuing to rotate clockwise. The front feet should now be locked in the retracted position.
cÎ dÏ ADJUSTING THE MAIN TUNING DIAL TORQUE The torTue drag) of the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob may be adjusted according to your preferences. 5otate the skirt at the base of the knob clockwise to reduce the drag, or counter-clockwise to increase the drag. Skirt
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ADJUSTING THE CLOCK Use the following procedure to adjust the clock shown at the middle right of the TFT display. 1. 3ress and hold the [C.S] button until the clock digits blink. . (nter the present time with the number keys [BAND] keys). 3. 3ress the [ENT] button.
[BAND] keys
[C.S] button
[ENT] button
RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR RESETTING MEMORIES (ONLY) Use this procedure to reset clear) the previously stored 0emory channels, without affecting any con¿guration changes you may have made to the 0enu settings. 1. 3ress the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off. . While holding the [AXM] button in, press and hold in the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. 2nce the transceiver comes on, you may release the buttons.
[AXM] button
[POWER] button
MENU RESETTING Use this procedure to restore the 0enu settings to their factory defaults, without affecting the memories you have programmed. 1. 3ress the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off. . While holding the [MENU] button in, press and hold in the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. 2nce the transceiver comes on, you may release the buttons.
[POWER] button
[MENU] button
FULL RESET Use this procedure to restore all 0enu and 0emory settings to their original factory defaults. $ll 0emories will be cleared by this procedure. 1. 3ress the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver off. . While holding the [FAST] and [LOCK] buttons in, press and hold in the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. 2nce the transceiver comes on, you may release the buttons.
[FAST] button
[POWER] button
[LOCK] button
IMPORTANT NOTE: When the optional —Tuning .it is connected to the FTDX1200, disconnect all the cables from the —Tuning .it before performing the Full 5eset.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS The FTDX1200 is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 0 2hm resistive impedance at the desired operating freTuency. While minor excursions from the 0-2hm speci¿cation are of no conseTuence, if the Standing Wave 5atio SW5) present at the $ntenna jack is greater than 3 1, the transceiver¶s $utomatic $ntenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value. (very effort should be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system be as close as possible to the speci¿ed 0-2hm value. 1ote that the “G5V” type antenna does not provide a 0-2hm impedance on all HF $mateur bands. $n external wide-range antenna coupler must be used with this antenna type. $ny antenna to be used with the FTDX1200 must be fed from the transceiver with 0 2hm coaxial cable. Therefore, when using a “balanced” antenna such as a dipole, remember that a balun or other matchingbalancing device must be used to ensure proper antenna performance. The same precautions apply to any additional receive-only) antennas connected to the antenna jacks. if your receiveonly antennas do not have impedance near 0 2hms at the operating freTuency, you may need to install an external antenna tuner to obtain optimum performance.
ABOUT COAXIAL CABLE Use high-Tuality 0-2hm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FTDX1200 transceiver. $ll efforts at providing an ef¿cient antenna system will be wasted if poor Tuality, lossy coaxial cable is used. This transceiver utili]es standard “0” “3L- ”) type connectors.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS GROUNDING The FTDX1200 transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, reTuires an effective ground system for maximum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. $ good ground system can contribute to station ef¿ciency in a number of ways ˆ It can minimi]e the possibility of electrical shock to the operator. ˆ It can minimi]e 5F currents Àowing on the shield of the coaxial cable and the chassis of the transceiver. such currents may lead to radiation, which can cause interference to home entertainment devices or laboratory test eTuipment. ˆ It can minimi]e the possibility of erratic transceiveraccessory operation caused by 5F feedback andor improper current Àow through logic devices. $n effective earth ground system may take several forms. for a more complete discussion, see an appropriate 5F engineering text. The information below is intended only as a guideline. Typically, the ground connection consists of one or more copper-clad steel rods, driven into the ground. If multiple ground rods are used, they should be positioned in a “V” con¿guration and bonded together at the base of the “V” which is nearest the station location. Use a heavy, braided cable such as the discarded shield from type 5G-13 coaxial cable) and strong cable clamps to secure the braided cable s) to the ground rods. Be sure to weatherproof the connections to ensure many years of reliable service. Use the same type of heavy, braided cable for the connections to the station ground bus described below). Inside the station, a common ground bus consisting of a copper pipe of at least mm diameter should be used. $n alternative station ground bus may consist of a wide copper plate single-sided circuit board material is ideal) secured to the bottom of the operating desk. Grounding connections from individual transceivers, power supplies, and data communications devices T1Cs, etc.) should be made directly to the ground bus using a heavy, braided cable. 'o not “'aisy-Chain” ground connections from one electrical device to another and thence to the ground bus. This method may nullify any attempt at effective radio freTuency grounding. See the drawing below for examples of proper grounding techniTues. Inspect the ground system - inside the station as well as outside - on a regular basis to ensure continued performance and safety. Besides following the above guidelines carefully, note that household or industrial gas lines must never be used in an attempt to establish an electrical ground. Cold water pipes may, in some instances, help in the grounding effort, but gas lines represent a signi¿cant explosion ha]ard, and must never be used. Transceiver GND
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS CONNECTION OF ANTENNA AND POWER CABLES 3lease follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as well as the 'C power cable. The 'C power connector for the FTDX1200 must only be connected to a 'C source providing 13.8 Volts 'C “10 ), and capable of at least 3 $mperes of current. $lways observe proper polarity when making 'C connection The RED DC power lead connects to the Positive (+) DC terminal. The BLACK DC power lead connects to the Negative (–) DC terminal. To prevent damage from lightning, atmospheric electricity, electrical shock etc., please provide a good earth ground. Use a short, thick, braided cable to connect your station eTuipment to the buried ground rod or alternative earth ground system).
Check the DC voltage and current rating (+13.8 V, 23 A) of the power supply before connecting to the transceiver.
We recommend the use of the FP-1030A US$ market only) $C 3ower Supply. 2ther models of power supplies may be used with the FTDX1200, but the 13.8 V'C input voltage, 3 $mpere current capability, and 'C cable polarity guidelines described above must be strictly followed. 1ote that other manufacturers may use the same type of 'C power connections as does your FTDX1200 transceiver, however, the wiring con¿guration may be different from that speci¿ed for your transceiver. Serious damage can be caused if improper 'C connections are made consult with a Tuali¿ed service technician when in doubt. The 100 V 5F voltage #100 W0-ohm) is applied to the T; 5F section of the transceiver while transmitting. 'o not touch the T; 5F section absolutely while transmitting. 3ermanent damage can result when improper supply voltage, or reverse-polarity voltage, is applied to the FTDX1200. The Limited Warranty on this transceiver does not cover damage caused by application of $C voltage, reverse polarity 'C, or 'C voltage outside the speci¿ed range of 13.8 V “10 . When replacing fuses, be certain to use a fuse of the proper rating. The FTDX1200 reTuires a $ blade fuse. ADVICE: ˆ 'o not position the FTDX1200 in a location with direct exposure to sunshine. ˆ 'o not position the FTDX1200 in a location exposed to dust andor high humidity. ˆ (nsure adeTuate ventilation around the FTDX1200, to prevent heat build-up and possible reduction of performance due to high heat. 'o not install the FTDX1200 on an unstable desk or table. 'o not place in a location where objects may fall onto it from above. ˆ ˆ To minimi]e the possibility of interference to home entertainment devices, take all precautionary steps including separation of TVF0 antennas from $mateur transmitting antennas to the greatest extent possible, and keep transmitting coaxial cables separated from cables connected to home entertainment devices. ˆ (nsure that the 'C power cord is not subject to undue stress or bending, which could damage the cable or cause it to be accidentally unplugged from the rear panel DC IN jack. ˆ Be certain to install your transmitting antenna s) so they cannot possibly come in contact with TVF0 radio or other antennas, or with power or telephone lines.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS KEY, KEYER, AND COMPUTER-DRIVEN KEYING INTERCONNECTIONS The FTDX1200 includes many features for the CW operator. These functions will be detailed in the “2peration” section later. Besides the built-in (lectronic .eyer, two key jacks are provided, one on the front and one on the rear panel, for convenient connection to keying devices. The 0enu selections allow you to con¿gure the front and rear panel KEY jacks according to the device you wish to connect. For example, you may connect your keyer paddle to the front panel KEY jack, and use 0enu item “018 F KEYER TYPE” for paddle input, and also connect the keying line from your personal computer which emulates a “straight key”) to the rear panel KEY jack, and con¿gure the rear panel jack using 0enu item “020 R KEYER TYPE”. Both KEY jacks on the FTDX1200 utili]e “3ositive” keying voltage. .ey-up voltage is approximately 3.3V 'C, and key-down current is approximately 4 m$. When connecting a key or other device to the KEY jacks, use only a 3-contact “stereo”) 14” phone plug a -contact plug will place a short between the ring and grounded) shaft of the plug, resulting in a constant “key-down” condition in some circumstances.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS VL-1000 LINEAR AMPLIFIER INTERCONNECTIONS Be sure that both the FTDX1200 and VL-1000 are turned off, and then follow the installation recommendations contained in the illustration. NOTE: ˆ 5efer to the VL-1000 2perating 0anual for details regarding ampli¿er operation. ˆ 'o not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet.
Set the front panel’s INPUT switch to the “INPUT2”.
To link the FTDX1200 and VL-1000 Power switches, set the VL-1000 REMOTE switch to the “ON” position.
INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS INTERFACING TO OTHER LINEAR AMPLIFIERS
GND EXT ALC
NOTE ˆ The T; G1' 2UT pin pin ) of the LINEAR jack is a transistor “open collector” circuit. It is capable of handling positive relay coil voltages up to 30 V'C at 00 m$. If you plan to use multiple linear ampli¿ers for different bands, you must provide external band switching of the “Linear Tx” relay control line from the “T; G1' 2UT” line at the LINEAR jack. ˆ The speci¿ed range for $LC voltage to be used with the FTDX1200 is 0 to -4 Volts 'C. ˆ $mpli¿er systems utili]ing different $LC voltages will not work correctly with the FT DX1200, and their $LC lines must not be connected if this is the case.
TX GND
IMPORTANT NOTE! ˆ 'o not exceed the maximum voltage or current ratings for the “T; G1' 2UT” pin pin ) of the LINEAR jack. This line is not compatible with negative 'C voltages, or $C voltages of any magnitude. ˆ 0ost amplifier control relay systems reTuire only low 'C voltagecurrent switching capability typically, 1V 'C at a 7 m$), and the switching transistor in the FTDX1200 will easily accommodate such ampli¿ers.
Note When the FC-40 is connected to the FTDX1200, T; G1' pin ) of the TUNER jack and the LINEAR jack pin ) are common circuits. Therefore, the maximum voltage at T; G1' pin ) of the LINEAR jack must not exceed V.
[POWER] Switch 3ress and hold in this switch for one second to turn the transceiver on. Similarly, press and hold in this switch for one second to turn the transceiver off.
[TUNE] Switch This is the onoff switch for the FTDX1200¶s $utomatic $ntenna Tuner. 3ressing this button momentarily places the antenna tuner in line between the transmitter ¿nal ampli¿er and the antenna jack The “TUNER” icon will appear in the display). 5eception is not affected. 3ressing and holding in this button for two seconds, while receiving in an amateur band, activates the transmitter for a few seconds while the automatic antenna tuner rematches the antenna system impedance for minimum SW5. The resulting setting is automatically stored in one of the antenna tuner’s 100 memories for instant automatic recall later when the receiver is tuned near the same freTuency. 3ressing this button momentarily, while the Tuner is engaged, will take the $utomatic $ntenna tuner out of the transmit line.
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NOTE: When the $utomatic $ntenna Tuner is tuning itself, a signal is being transmitted. Therefore, be certain that an antenna or dummy load is connected to the selected antenna jack before pressing and holding in the [TUNE] switch to start antenna tuning.
KEY Jack This 14-inch, 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or keyer paddles for the built-in electronic keyer), or output from an external electronic keyer. 3inout is shown on page 1. .ey up voltage is 3.3 V 'C, and key down current is 4 m$. This jack may be con¿gured for keyer, “Bug”, “straight key”, or computer keying interface operation via 0enu item “019 F CW KEYER” see page 113). There is another jack with the same name on the rear panel, and it may be con¿gured independently for Internal .eyer or pseudo-straight-key operation. NOTE: You cannot use a -contact plug in this jack to do so produces a constant “key down” condition).
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES PHONES Jack $ 14-inch, 3-contact jack accepts either monaural or stereo headphones with - or 3-contact plugs. When a plug is inserted, the loudspeaker is disabled. NOTE: When wearing headphones, we recommend that you turn the $F Gain levels down to their lowest settings before turning power on, to minimi]e the impact on your hearing caused by audio “pops” during switchon.
MIC Jack This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone utili]ing a traditional Y$(SU HF transceiver pinout.
[ANT] Switch 3ressing this switch selects the ANT 1 or the ANT 2 connector on the rear panel, and allows convenient antenna switching at the press of a button. The selected antenna jack is indicated on the .ey Function 'isplay shown in the TFT 'isplay. ADVICE: The $1T jack may be enabled to use as a receive only antenna, using the 0enu item “033 ANT2 SETTING”. See page 114.
[IPO] (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION) Switch This button may be used to set the optimum front end characteristics of the receiver circuit for a very strong signal environment. $vailable selections are $03 1 low distortion amplifier), $03 -stage low-distortion 5F amplifier), or I32 bypasses the front end 5F amplifier). The selected receiver 5F amplifier appears in the I32 column of the .ey Function 'isplay on the display.
[ATT] Switch This button selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to be applied to the receiver input. $vailable selections are ±6 dB, ±1 dB, ±18 dB, or 2FF. The attenuation level appears in the $TT column of the .ey Function 'isplay on the display. ADVICE: The $ttenuator may be used in conjunction with the [IPO] button to provide additional signal reduction when an extremely strong signal is being received.
[R.FLT] (ROOFING FILTER) Switch This button selects the bandwidth of the receiver ¿rst IF 5oo¿ng Filter. $vailable selections are 3 kH], 6 kH], 1 kH], or $uto. The selected bandwidth appears in the 5.FLT column of the .ey Function 'isplay on the TFT display. ADVICE: ˆ The “$UT2” selection mode selects the optimum bandwidth of the 5oo¿ng ¿lter for the reception mode. In this case, the selected bandwidth in the 5.FLT column of the .ey Function 'isplay glows green The unselected choices glow Blue).
FT DX 1200 OPERATING MANUAL
ˆ Because the roofing filter is in the first IF, the protection it provides against interference is Tuite significant. When set to $UT2, the SSB bandwidth is 6 kH], CW, 5TTY and '$T$, the bandwidth is 3 kH], while $0 and F0 is 1 kH].
[NB] Switch This button turns the IF 1oise Blanker on and off. 3ress this button momentarily to reduce short-duration pulse noise. $vailable selections are 21, 2FF, or 1BW 21. The attenuation level appears in the 1B column of the .ey Function 'isplay on the display.
[AGC] Switch This button selects the $GC characteristics for the receiver. $vailable selections are F$ST, 0I', SL2W and 2FF, or $UT2. The selected $GC characteristic appears in the $GC column of the .ey Function 'isplay on the TFT display. 3ress the [AGC] button repeatedly to select the desired receiver-recovery time constant. 3ress and hold in the [AGC] button for one second to disable the $GC for testing or weak-signal reception). ADVICE: ˆ The “$UT2” selection mode selects the characteristic of the $GC for the reception mode. The selected $GC characteristic will glow green in the $GC column of the .ey Function 'isplay, unselected characteristics glow Blue). ˆ The $ttenuator may be used in conjunction with the [IPO] button to provide two stages of signal reduction when an extremely strong signal is being received. ˆ If the $GC receiver-recovery time is set to “2ff” by pressing and holding in the [AGC] button, the S-meter will no longer deÀect. $dditionally, you will likely encounter distortion on stronger signals, as the IF ampli¿ers and the following stages are probably being overloaded.
[MOX] Switch 3ressing this button engages the 3TT 3ush to Talk) circuit to activate the transmitter the icon in the L(' indicators area illuminates and the “MOX” icon will appear in the TFT display). It must be turned off the icons will disappear) for reception. This button replicates the action of the 3ush to Talk 3TT) switch on the microphone. When engaging the [MOX] button, or otherwise causing a transmission to be started, be certain you have either an antenna or 0-2hm dummy load connected to the selected $ntenna jack.
MIC This knob adjusts the microphone input level for non-processed) SSB transmission. The display will show the relative microphone gain level for 3 seconds whenever this knob is turned. ADVICE: $djust the [MIC/SPEED] knob while speaking in a somewhat louder than normal voice level, watch the $LC level and adjust the [MIC/SPEED] knob so that the $LC level indication just reaches the right edge of the $LC scale. Then, when you speak in your normal voice level, you will not be over-driving the microphone ampli¿er stages. SPEED This knob adjusts the keying speed of the internal CW keyer 4 a 60 W30). Clockwise rotation increases the sending speed. The display will show the keying speed for 3 seconds whenever this knob is turned.
PROC This knob adjusts the compression input) level of the transmitter 5F speech processor in the SSB mode. CAR This knob adjusts the 5F 3ower Carrier) output of the transceiver. For the SSB mode, set the desired maximum 5F 3ower output via 0enu item “177 TX MAX POWER” see page 64). IMPORTANT NOTE: The setting value of 0enu item “177 TX MAX POWER” is applied to all emission modes. For example When 0enu item “177 TX MAX POWER” is set to “50”, the maximum 5F 3ower output for all emission modes is “50”, even if the [PROC/CAR] knob is set to the fully clockwise position. ADVICE: The 5F 3ower output setting will be shown for 3 seconds in the right of the TFT display whenever the outer [PROC/CAR] knob is turned, except when 0enu item “177 TX MAX POWER” is set to watts. In the SSB mode the [PROC] value will be shown instead of the 5F 3ower output.
3ressing this button allows you to adjust the center freTuency of the IF 1otch ¿lter using the [NOTCH] knob. While activated, the “NOTCH” indicator in the 'S3 display illuminates. 3ress the [NOTCH] switch brieÀy to toggle the IF 1otch ¿lter onoff.
This button turns the CW break-in capability on and off. While CW break-in is activated, the “BK-IN” icon appears in the TFT display.
[NOTCH] Knob
3ress the [NOTCH] switch to turn the IF 12TCH ¿lter on or off. 5otate the inner [NOTCH] knob to adjust the center freTuency of the IF 12TCH ¿lter. The null position of the IF 12TCH filter can be observed on the display. Furthermore, the display will show the center freTuency of the IF 12TCH ¿lter for 3 seconds whenever the [NOTCH] knob is turned.
[CONT/APF] Knob CONT In the SSB, $0, and F0 modes, press the [CONT/ APF] switch then turn the outer [CONT/APF] knob to select the desired C21T2U5 ¿lter response. The C21T2U5 ¿lter is engaged via the [CONT/APF] switch. APF In the CW mode, press the [CONT/APF] switch and then turn the outer [CONT/APF] knob to select the desired $3F $udio 3eak Filter) response. The $3F is engaged via the [CONT/APF] switch.
[CONT/APF] Switch 3ressing this button allows you to select the 'S3 Contour filter response using the [ CONT/APF ] knob. While activated, the “CONTOUR” indicator in the 'S3 display illuminates. 3ress the [CONT/ APF] knob brieÀy to toggle the IF Contour ¿lter on off. In the CW mode, pressing this button will activate the $3F $udio 3eak Filter) which provides a very narrow audio bandwidth. While activated, the “APF” indicator in the 'S3 display illuminates.
[AF] Knob
The inner [AF] knob sets the receiver audio volume level. Typically, you will operate with this control set between the o’clock and 10 o’clock positions.
[RF/SQL] Knob ADVICE: This control may be selected between the “SQL” and “5F G$I1” functions via the 0enu Item “038 RF SQL VR”. RF The outer [RF/SQL] knob is the receiver 5F gain control, which adjusts the gain of the receiver 5F and IF ampli¿er stages. This control is normally left in the fully clockwise position. SQL This knob sets the signal level threshold, below which the receiver audio is muted, in all modes. It is very useful during local rag-chews, to eliminate noise between incoming transmissions. This control is normally kept fully counter-clockwise off), except when scanning and during F0 operation.
[MONI] (Monitor) Switch This button enables the transmit monitor in all modes. While activated, the “MONI” icon appears in the TFT display. ADVICE: When using headphones, the 0onitor function is very helpful while adjusting the 3arametric (Tuali]er or other voice Tuality adjustments. The voice heard in the headphones represents the transmitted audio Tualities.
[SHIFT] Knob (EXCEPT ON AM AND FM MODE)
5otate the inner [SHIFT] to move the passband of the IF 'S3 filter by 0 H] steps. The total adjustment range is “1 kH]. The position of the passband can be observed on the display. Furthermore, the display will show the shift value of the IF SHIFT for 3 seconds whenever the [SHIFT] knob is turned.
[WIDTH] Knob (EXCEPT ON AM AND FM MODE)
5otate the outer [WIDTH] knob to set the overall bandwidth of the IF 'S3 filter. Counter-clockwise rotation reduces the bandwidth, while clockwise rotation increases the bandwidth. The current bandwidth can be observed on the display. Furthermore, the TFT display will show the bandwidth of the IF passband for 3 seconds whenever the [WIDTH] knob is turned.
3ress this button momentarily to switch between the 0enu, the Scope, the Full TFT screen Scope, the Scope $F-FFT when the optional FFT unit is installed), and the Scope 0emory when there is memory) screens. When the optional FFT unit is installed, press and hold this button for more than one second to operate the decode function when operating CW, 5TTY, 3S.).
This button is used to select the 0enu system.
[WSTX] Switch These buttons permit selection of the 0enu items and settings.
[AUTO] Switch This button is used to select the scope mode $UT2 or 0$1U$L)
[MENU] Switch This button is used to access the 0enu system. The various transceiver characteristics may be configured. 0enu operation is described in detail, in this manual. IMPORTANT NOTE: 3ressing the [MENU] button will activate the 0enu, and the 0enu items will appear on the display. 2nce you have changed the parameters, you must press the [MENU] button to save any con¿guration changes.
3ress this button momentarily to transfer the freTuency or memory channel data, from VF2-$ to VF2-B, overwriting any previous contents in VF2B. Use this key to set both VF2-$ and VF2-B to the same freTuency and mode.
This button is used to set the 'S3 digital) IF ¿lters to 1arrow bandwidth. ADVICE: You may adjust the bandwidth using the [WIDTH] knob. In the AM mode, this button is used to toggle the receiver bandwidth between wide kH]) and narrow 6 kH]). In the FM mode on the 8 0H] and 0 0H] bands, this button is used to toggle the F0 deviationbandwidth between wide “.0 kH] 'ev..0 kH] BW) and narrow “. kH] 'ev.1. kH] BW).
[AXWB] Switch 3ressing this button momentarily, exchanges the freTuency or memory channel data, of VF2-$ and VF2-B.
[STO] (Store) Button
3ressing the [STO] button copies the contents freTuency, mode, bandwidth, F0 repeater offset, and CTCSS settings) of VF2-$, into consecutive Q0B 0emories.
[RCL] (Recall) Button
3ressing the [RCL] button, recalls one of up to ¿ve Quick 0emory Bank memories for operation.
[TXW] (TX Watch) Switch 3ressing and holding this button lets you monitor the transmit freTuency when split freTuency operation is engaged. 5elease the button to return to normal split freTuency operation.
[C.S] Switch 3ress this button momentarily to directly recall a favorite 0enu Selection. To program a 0enu selection to the [C.S] button, press the [MENU] button to enter the 0enu. Select the 0enu item you want to set as the short cut. 3ress the [C.S] button, then press the [MENU] button this will lock in the selected 0enu item as the short cut.
3ress this button to operate split freTuency between VF2-$ used for reception) and VF2-B used for transmission). If you press and hold in the [SPLIT] button for one second, the “Quick Split” feature will be engaged. VF2-B transmit will automatically be set to a freTuency kH] higher than the VF2-$ receive freTuency, with the same operating mode. The transceiver will operate in the Split mode.
3ressing this button momentarily, will display the contents of the currently-selected memory channel for 10 seconds. Holding [MXA] button in for one second copies the data from the selected memory to VF2-$, and two beeps sound. 3revious data in VF2-$ will be overwritten.
[V/M] Switch
3ressing this button momentarily, displays the contents of the currently-selected memory channel for 10 seconds. 3ressing and holding in this key for one second until the double beep) copies the current operating data into the currently selected memory channel, overwriting any previous data stored there.
This button toggles freTuency control between VF2$ and the memory system. In memory mode, “MEM” 0emory Channel) will be shown in the display to indicate the current selection. 3ressing the [V/M] button displays the original memory freTuency, and the “MEM” will be displayed. 3ressing it once more returns freTuency operation to VF2-$, and the icon will no longer be displayed.
This button selects the operating mode. The selections available are
This large knob adjusts the operating freTuency of VF2-$. Clockwise rotation of this knob increases the freTuency. 'efault tuning increments are 10 H] CW, SSB), 0 H] 5TTY'$T$), 100 H] $0 F0). When the [FAST] button is pressed, the tuning steps increases. The available steps are
LSB Æ CW USB) Æ 5TTY LSB) Æ Æ '$T$ LSB) Æ $0 Æ LSB Æ 5epeated presses of this button steps through the available selections. 3ressing and holding this button will toggle to the alternate mode. In the $0 mode, a long press will toggle between the $0 and F0 mode. For example, In the LSB or USB modes, a long press of this button toggles between “LSB” and “USB” mode.
[FAST] Switch 3ressing this button will change the tuning of the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob VF2-$) to a higher step rate. When this function is activated, the “FAST” indicator in the L(' indicators area illuminates.
Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On.
ADVICE: The tuning steps for the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob are set, at the factory, to 10 H] SSB, CW), 0 H] 5TTY'$T$) and 100 H] $0F0) per step. Via 0enu item “151 CW DIAL STEP” to “155 SSB DIAL STEP”, however, you may change these settings to 1 or H] SSB, CW), 1 or 10 H] 5TTY, '$T$), and 10 H] $0, F0) instead.
[LOCK] Switch This button toggles locking onoff for the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob VF2-$). With “Lock” on, the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob can still be turned, but the freTuency will not change, and the “LOCK” indicator in the L(' indicators area illuminates.
These keys allow one-touch selection of the desired $mateur band 1.8 a 0 0H]). The keys may also be used for direct entry of a desired operating freTuency during VF2 operation.
3ressing this button activates the T; Clari¿er, to allow offsetting the transmit freTuency temporarily. 3ress this button once more to return the transmitter to the original freTuency the Clarifier offset will be remembered, though, in case you want to use it again. To cancel the Clari¿er offset, press the [CLEAR] button.
[RX CLAR] Switch 3ressing this button activates the 5; Clari¿er. This will allow you to temporarily adjust the receive freTuency up to “ . kH] with the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob. 3ress this button once more to return the receiver to the original freTuency the Clari¿er offset will be remembered, in case you want to use it again. To cancel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button. 3ressing this switch during Split operation will change the tuning rate of the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob VF2-B) to 100 H]step. When this function is activated, the “FAST” indicator in the L(' indicators area illuminates.
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[CLEAR] Switch 3ressing this button clears out any freTuency offset you have programmed into the Clarifier register thereby setting the offset to “Zero”). 3ressing this switch during Split operation toggles locking onoff for the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob VF2B). With “Lock” on, the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob can still be turned, but the freTuency will not change, and the “LOCK” indicator in the L(' indicators area illuminates.
3ressing this button allows you to tune the VF2 freTuency down or up in 1 0H] increments, using the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob. 3ressing and holding this switch for one second allows you to adjust the center freTuency of the 5F —-Tuning ¿lter passband using the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob, when the optional 5F —-Tuning .it is connected. While activated, “μ-Tune” appears in the display. 3ress and hold in the [MHz/μT] switch for one second to toggle the —-Tuning function onoff.
MCH 3ressing this button allows you to select a memory channel using the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob. GRP 3ressing this button allows you to select a memory group by turning the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob.
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob 'uring the VF2-$ operation, this knob tunes the Clari¿er offset freTuency up to “ . kH]. 'uring Split operation, this knob adjusts the operating freTuency of VF2-B.
When —-Tuning .it is not connected, press and hold the [MHz/μT] switch for one second “RX IN” appear in the display), you can receive by connecting the 5; antenna to the “μ-Tune FROM” jack on the rear panel. TFT Display
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Mode Indicator
VFO-A Frequency Display
'isplays the current operating mode. 3ress and hold the [MODE] button in the individual operating modes for approximately one second to switch between modes as follows
TUNER This indicator appears when the internal $utomatic $ntenna Tuner is activated. VOX This indicator appears when the automatic voiceactuated transmitter switches in the SSB, $0, and F0 modes. PROC This indicator appears whenever the 'S3 Speech 3rocessor is activated. MIC EQ This indicator appears whenever the Three-Band 3arametric 0icrophone (Tuali]er is activated via the 0enu. NAR This indicator appears whenever the receiver’s narrow IF 'S3 ¿lter is engaged. REC This indicator appears while the optional Voice 0emory Unit is recording your voice message, or the Contest .eyer is recording your CW keying. PLAY This indicator appears while the optional Voice 0emory Unit is playing back the recorded voice message, or the recorded Contest CW keying. [+]/[-] 'uring F0 repeater operation, a negative freTuency shift will be indicated by “[-]” while a positive freTuency shift will be indicated by “[]”. DNR This indicator appears whenever the 'igital 1oise 5eduction feature is activated. DNF This indicator appears whenever the 'igital 1otch Filter is activated.
This indicates the relative offset of the CW-TU1(, ȝ-TU1(, Clari¿er, etc.
VFO-B Frequency Display Shows the sub band VF2-B) freTuency during Split operation. ADVICE: ˆ When turning the [ CLAR ] , [ MIC/SPEED ] , [ PROC/CAR ] , [ NOTCH ] , [ CONT/APF ] , [SHIFT], or [WIDTH] knob, each freTuency or value will appear in this area for 3 seconds.
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S/PO Meter 2n reception, this indicates the received signal strength from S-0 to S- 60dB. 2n transmission, this indicates the 5F 3ower 2utput, from 0 to 10 Watts. ADVICE: ˆ The S32 meter types can be changed to $1$L2G or B$5 type via the menu item “012 METER TYPE SELECT”. ˆ The S32 meters can be set to the 3eak-hold function B$5 type only) via the menu item “013 BAR MTR PEAK HOLD”.
DSP Display This indicator is used for viewing the status of the 'S3 C21T2U5, 12TCH, WI'TH and SHIFT).
Key Function Display
ANT (1, 2): Indicates which antenna is selected by the front panel [ANT] button. IPO (AMP1, AMP2, IPO): Indicates which front end 5F ampli¿er is selected by the front panel [IPO] button. ATT (OFF, –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB): Indicates the attenuation level, selected by the front panel [ATT] button. R.FLT (3 kHz, 6 kHz, 15 kHz): Indicates the receiver IF 5oo¿ng Filter that is selected by the front panel [R.FLT] button. NB (OFF, ON, ON [NBW]): Indicates the receiver’s “short-duration” 1oise Blanker setting, which is selected by the front panel [NB] button. AGC (SLOW, FAST, MID): Indicates the $GC decay time setting, which is selected by the front panel [AGC] switch.
DISPLAY INDICATIONS Clock Indicates the current time. To set the clock 1. 3ress and hold the [C.S] button until the clock digits blink. . (nter the present time via the number keys [BAND] keys). 3. 3ress the [ENT] button.
Multi-Function Display This area usually displays the status of major functions. 3ress the [STWX] buttons to select an indicator for the desired function, then press the [SELECT] button to select either of the settings. ADVICE: ˆ This area also shows the CW5TTY'$T$ texts, SC23( level meters, memory channels, and menu items. VOX: This is the 21 or 2FF indicator for the automatic voice-actuated transmitter switching in the SSB, $0, and F0 modes. The controls affecting V2; operation are the 0enu items “181 VOX GAIN”, “182 VOX DELAY”, and “183 ANTI VOX GAIN”. By proper adjustment of these controls, hands-free voice-actuated operation is possible. METER: This indicator determines the function of the meter during transmission. Indicates the 5F 3ower 2utput, from 0 PO to 10 Watts on transmit. ALC Indicates the relative $LC voltage. SWR Indicates the Standing Wave 5atio Forward 5eÀected). COMP Indicates the speech compressor level SSB mode only). Indicates the ¿nal ampli¿er drain curID rent. VDD Indicates the ¿nal ampli¿er drain voltage.
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PROC (Processor): This indicator enables the Speech 3rocessor for SSB transmission. $djustment of the 3rocessor level is accomplished via the [PROC/CAR] knob. ADVICE: ˆ The Speech 3rocessor is a tool for increasing the average power output through a compression techniTue. However, if the 3rocessor level is advanced too far, the increase in compression becomes counter-productive, as intelligibility will suffer. We recommend that you monitor the sound of your signal using the 0onitor with headphones). DNR: This indicator turns the 0ain band VF2-$) receiver’s 'igital 1oise 5eduction circuit on and off. $djustment of the 1oise 5eduction level is accomplished via the 0enu item “110 DNR LEVEL”. MIC EQ: This indicator enables the Three-Band-3arametric 0icrophone (Tuali]er. The (Tuali]er settings are activated via the 0enu. DNF: This indicator turns the 0ain band VF2-$) receiver’s 'igital 1otch Filter on and off. This is an automatic circuit, and there is no adjustment knob for the '1F. KEYER: This indicator toggles the internal CW keyer on and off. The .eyer sending speed is adjusted via the front panel’s [MIC/SPEED] knob and the CW Hang Time is adjusted via the 0enu item “064 CW BK-IN DELAY”. ZIN/SPOT: This indicator enables the CW receiver spotting tone. By matching the S32T tone to that of the incoming CW signal precisely the same pitch), you will be “]ero beating” your transmitted signal with the freTuency of the other station.
RX Indicator This indicator illuminates when the sTuelch opens.
TX Indicator This indicator illuminates during transmission.
Memory Mode RX/TX Indicators Green (Left): This indicator illuminates when the receiver is active on the memory channel. Red (Right): This indicator illuminates when the transmitter is active on the memory channel.
Main Band RX/TX Indicators Green (Left): This indicator illuminates when the receiver is active on the main band VF2-$). Red (Right): This indicator illuminates when the transmitter is active on the main band VF2-$).
Main Tuning Dial FAST/LOCK Indicators FAST: This indicator appears when the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob tuning rate is set to “fast”. LOCK: This indicator appears when the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob is locked.
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob FAST/LOCK Indicators FAST: This indicator appears when the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob tuning rate is set to “fast”. LOCK: This indicator appears when the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob is locked.
Sub Band RX/TX Indicators Green (Left): This indicator illuminates when the receiver is active on the main band VF2-B). Red (Right): This indicator illuminates when the transmitter is active on the main band VF2-B).
Connect your main antenna s) here, using type-0 3L- ) connectors and coaxial feed lines. The internal antenna tuner affects only the antenna s) connected here, and only during transmission.
This covered 6-pin 0I1I-'I1 -ack accepts a cable to connect to a Y$(SU G-800DXA-1000DXA/ -2800DXA $ntenna 5otator listed models are current as of early 013). You may control the antenna a]imuth rotation and rotation speed) using the Function buttons on the front panel.
Warning! 7KH95)YROWDJH #:ȍLVDSSOLHGWR the TX RF section of the transceiver while transmitting. Do not touch the TX RF section while transmitting.
DC IN Jack This is the 'C power supply connection for the transceiver. Use the supplied 'C cable to connect directly to a 'C power supply, which must be capable of supplying at least 3 $ #13.8 V'C.
GND Use this terminal to connect the transceiver to a good earth ground, for safety and optimum performance. Use a large diameter, short braided cable for making ground connections, and please refer to page for other notes about proper grounding. To prevent damage from lightning, atmospheric electricity, electrical shock, etc., be certain to provide a good earth ground.
μ-TUNE Jacks These jacks are used to connect the optional 5F —Tuning .it, signal in and signal out.
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LINEAR Jack This 10-pin output jack provides band selection data, which may be used for control of optional accessories such as the VL-1000 Solid-state Linear $mpli¿er.
TUNER Jack This 8-pin output jack is used for connection to the FC-40 (xternal $utomatic $ntenna Tuner.
RTTY/DATA Jack This 6-pin inputoutput jack accepts $FS. input from a Terminal 1ode Controller T1C) or an optional interface unit it also provides ¿xed level 100mV #600 2hms) receiver audio output, and FS. keying line.
PTT Jack This 5C$ input jack may be used to provide manual transmitter activation using a footswitch or other switching device. Its function is identical to the [MOX] button on the front panel. The same line is available at the RTTY/PKT jack for T1C control. 2pen-circuit voltage is V'C, and closed-circuit current is m$.
This 3.-mm, 3-contact jack provides low-level receiver audio output for recording. It also outputs voice audio during transmission if the “MONI” is turned on. 3eak signal level is 300 mVp-p at 10 k-2hms. The front panel [AF] knobs do not affect the signals at this jack.
This 14-inch 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or keyer paddle. $ two-contact plug cannot be used in this jack. .ey-up voltage is 3.3 V 'C, and key-down current is 4 m$. This jack may be con¿gured for keyer, “Bug”, “straight key”, or computer keying interface operation via 0enu item “020 R KEYER TYPE”.
REM (REMOTE) Jack
This covered 10-pin mini-'I1 jack is used for control of the optional 5F —Tuning .it.
By plugging the optional FH-2 5emote Control .eypad into this gold-plated jack, direct access to the FTDX1200 C3U is provided for control functions such as contest memory keying, plus freTuency and function control.
EXT SPKR Jack
μ-TUNE Jack
CAT Jack This -pin serial 'B- jack allows external computer control of the FTDX1200. Connect a serial cable here and to the 5S-3C C20 port on your personal computer no external interface is reTuired).
This 3.-mm, -contact, gold-plated jack provides variable audio output for an external loudspeaker. The audio output impedance at this jack is 4 - 8 2hms, and the level varies according to the setting of the front panel [AF] knob. Inserting a plug into this jack disables the internal loudspeaker.
OPTIONAL FH-2 SWITCHES The optional 5emote Control .eypad FH-2 can be used to control the optional 'VS-6 Voice 0emory capability for the SSB$0F0 modes the contest memory keyer for the CW mode and the text memory for the 5TTY'$T$ modes. Some speci¿c capabilities of the FH-2 are 2n SSB$0F0 modes, ¿ve channels of storage and playback of voice memory 0 seconds each), using your own voice for recording see page 71). 2n CW mode, the FH-2 provides storage and recall of CW messages for repetitive CQ and contest automatic number transmissions see page 8). 2n 5TTY'$T$ mode, the FH-2 provides storage and recall of T(;T messages for repetitive CQ transmissions see pages 104, 106).
[1], [2], [3], [4], [5] Switches
[P/B] Switch
These buttons work as the Voice 0emory and CW 0essage 0emory Selection .ey. In the case of Voice 0emory, up to 0 seconds of audio may be stored on each channel. For CW 0essages and CW Text 0essages, up to 0 characters 3$5IS specification) may be stored into each channel.
This button can be used to insert a space into the position where the cursor is blinking.
[W], [X], [S], [T] Switches
3ress this button to store either a Voice 0emory, or a Contest .eyer 0emory.
Usually, these buttons are used for tuning the VF2 freTuency. 3ress the [S][T] buttons to change the freTuency in the same increments as the microphone [UP][DWN] switches. 3ress the [W][X] buttons to change the freTuency by 100 kH] steps. When programming the Contest 0emory .eyer, these buttons are used to move the cursor and select the text characters.
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[LOCK] Switch This button may be used to lock out the FH-2 key buttons, to prevent accidental activation of FH-2 operations.
[MEM] Switch [DEC] Switch When utili]ing the seTuential contest number capability of the Contest .eyer, press this button to decrement decrease) the current Contest 1umber by one digit i.e. to back up from 1 8 to 1 7, etc.).
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS Before turning on the main power, please verify the following items once more. ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
Have you made all ground connections securely" See page for details. 'o you have your antenna s) connected to the rear-panel $ntenna jack s)" See page 10 for details. Is your microphone andor key or paddle) connected" See pages 11, 1 for details. If using a linear ampli¿er, have all interconnections been successfully completed" See pages 13, 14 for details. 3lease rotate the [AF] control to the fully counter-clockwise position, to avoid a loud blast of audio when the transceiver turns on. See page 1 for details.
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS Here is the typical start-up procedure for normal operation [POWER] Switch [BAND] Keys
[ANT] Switch
[AF] Knob
1. Turn on the external 'C power supply. . 3ress and hold in the front-panel [ON/OFF] switch until the transceiver turns on. $fter about five seconds ten seconds if the optional —-Tuning .it is connected), the transceiver is ready for full operation. 3. The transceiver will start up on 7.000.000 0H] LSB, or the previously used operating freTuency) and normal operation may begin. NOTE: To turn power off, press and hold in the front panel [ON/OFF] switch for one second. 4. 5otate the [AF] knob to set a comfortable audio level of the incoming signals or noise. Clockwise rotation of the [AF] knob increases the volume level. NOTE: When using headphones, start by rotating the [AF] knob counter-clockwise, then bring the volume level up after you put the headphones on. This will minimi]e the chance of damage to your hearing caused by an unexpectedly high audio level. . 3ress an appropriate [BAND] key corresponding to the $mateur band on which you wish to begin operation. ADVICE: ˆ 2ne-touch selection of each $mateur band between 1.8 and 0 0H] is provided. ˆ The FTDX1200 utili]es a triple band-stack VF2 selection techniTue, which permits storing up to three favorite freTuencies and modes onto each VF2 band register. For example, you may store one freTuency each on 14 0H] CW, 5TTY, and USB, then recall these freTuencies by successive,
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Main Tuning Dial Knob
[MODE] Button
momentary presses of the [14] 0H] band button. (ach $mateur band button may similarly have up to three freTuencymode settings applied. ˆ When the [MHz/μT] button located to the left of the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob) is pressed, the “MHz” notation will appear in the display, and then rotation of the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob will change the freTuency in 1 0H] steps. 6. 3ress the [ANT] button to select the appropriate antenna for the band in use. ADVICE: When you make an antenna selection, that antenna is “remembered” by the microprocessor in conjunction with the VF2 register in use. 7. 3ress the [MODE] button to select the desired operating mode. 5epeated presses of the [ MODE ] button step through the available selections. 3ressing and holding the [ MODE ] button will toggle to the alternate mode. For example, In the LSB or USB modes, pressing and holding the [MODE ] button toggles between “LSB” and “USB” mode. ADVICE: ˆ By convention in the $mateur bands, LSB is used on the 7 0H] and lower bands with the exception of 60 meters), while USB is utili]ed on the 14 0H] and higher bands. ˆ When changing modes from SSB to CW, you will observe a freTuency shift on the display. This shift represents the BF2 offset between the “]ero beat” freTuency and the audible CW pitch tone) you can hear the pitch is programmed via the 0enu item “066 CW FREQ DISPLAY”), even
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS though the actual tone that you hear is not changing. ˆ When operating on the F0 mode, rotate the [RF/ SQL ] STuelch) knob clockwise to the point where the background noise is just silenced. This is the point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals. (xcessive advancement of the [RF/SQL] knob will decrease the ability of the receiver to detect weak signals. You may switch the [RF/SQL] knob from the 5F Gain Function to the STuelch Function via 0enu item “038 RFSQL VR”. 8. 5otate the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob to tune around the band, and begin normal operation.
ˆ The tuning steps for the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob are set, at the factory, to 10 H] SSB, CW, 5TTY, '$T$) and 100 H] $0F0) per step. Via 0enu items “151 CW DIAL STEP” to “155 SSB DIAL STEP”, however, you may change these settings from 10 H] to 1 or H] SSB, CW, 5TTY, '$T$) and 100 H] to 10 H] $0, F0) instead. MAIN TUNING DIAL KNOB TUNING RATE
OPERATING MODE LSB/USB/CW/ RTTY/DATA AM/FM
1 STEP
1 DIAL ROTATION
1 / 5 / 10 Hz (100 Hz) 100 Hz (1 kHz)
1 / 5 / 10 kHz (100 kHz) 100 kHz (1 MHz)
Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On.
ˆ If you want to effect rapid freTuency change, there are several techniTues available y 'irect keyboard entry of the freTuency. y Use the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob to tune in 1 0H] steps. y Use the microphone’s [UP][DWN] scanning keys, if your microphone is so eTuipped.
ADVICE: ˆ Clockwise rotation of the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob increases the operating freTuency, one “step” of the synthesi]er at a time similarly, counterclockwise rotation of the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob will decrease the freTuency. Two settings, one “normal” and one “fast”, are available for each operating mode. 3ressing the [ FAST ] button engages the “Fast” tuning selection see chart below).
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS OPERATION ON 60-METER (5 MHZ) BAND (U.S. AND U.K. VERSION ONLY) The recently-released 60-meter band is covered, in the FTDX1200, by ¿xed memory channels. These channels are set to USB or CW, and they appear between the “last” 30S channel “P9U”) and the ¿rst “regular” memory channel Channel 1) 1. 3ress the [V/M] button once to enter the “0emory” mode the “MEM” icon will appear in the display. . 3ress the [MCH/GRP] button located on the bottom right of the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob. The “MCH” notation and a memory channel number will appear in the display to signify that rotation of the [VFOB/CLAR] knob will allow selection of the memory channel. 3. 0emory channels “5M-01” through “5M-10”) are pre-programmed, at the factory, with the permitted freTuencies in the 0H] band, and the USB or CW mode is automatically selected on these channels. 4. To exit from 60-meter operation and return to the VF2 mode, just press the [V/M] button. NOTE: The freTuencies and operating mode for 0H] band operation are ¿xed, and may not be changed.
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS CLAR (CLARIFIER) OPERATION The [RX CLAR], [TX CLAR], [CLEAR] buttons and [VFO-B/CLAR] knob are used to offset the receive freTuency, the transmit freTuency, or both, from their settings on the VF2-$ freTuency. Four small numbers on the TFT 'isplay show the current Clari¿er offset. The Clari¿er controls on the FTDX1200 are designed to allow you to preset an offset up to “ . kH]) without actually retuning, and then to activate it via the Clari¿er [RX CLAR] and [TX CLAR] buttons. This feature is ideal for following a drifting station, or for setting the small freTuency offsets sometimes utili]ed in '; “Split” work. [CLEAR] Button
Here is the techniTue for utili]ing the Clari¿er 1. 3ress the [RX CLAR] button. The “RX” notation will appear in the TFT 'isplay, and the programmed offset will be applied to the receive freTuency. . 5otation of the [VFO-B/CLAR ] knob will allow you to modify your initial offset on the Ày. 2ffsets of up to “ . kH] may be set using the Clari¿er.
[TX CLAR] Button [RX CLAR] Button
To cancel Clari¿er operation, press the [RX CLAR] button. The “RX” notation will disappear from the display. [VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
ADVICE: ˆ Turning the Clari¿er off merely cancels the application of the programmed offset from the receive and or the transmit freTuencies. To clear the Clarifier offset, and reset it to “]ero,” press the [CLEAR] button. The programmed offset is displayed in the small multi-channel window of the freTuency display. ˆ The Clari¿er operation including the offset freTuency) will be memori]ed independently on each VF2 stack of VF2-$ and VF2-B.
TXCLAR $lternately, you may apply the Clarifier offset to the transmit freTuency, without changing the receive freTuency typically, for “split” '; pileups).
7KH7XQLQJ2IIVHW,QGLFDWRUSURYLGHVDJUDSKLFDOUHSUHVHQWDWLRQRIWKH&ODUL¿HURIIVHW In CW mode the factory default setting of the Tuning 2ffset Indicator shows the CW Center Tuning, instead of Clari¿er 2ffset. If you wish to change this so that the Clari¿er 2ffset is also displayed on CW, use the following procedure 1. 3ress the [ MENU ] button to enter the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S T button) to select 0enu item “011 BAR DISPLAY SELECT”. 3. 3ress the [ SELECT ] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select “CLAR Clari¿er)” replacing the default “CW TUNE CW TU1I1G)” selection). 4. 3ress the [ SELECT ] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
BASIC OPERATION: RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS LOCK You may lock the setting of the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob for VF2-$ freTuency tuning) and the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob for VF2-B freTuency tuning during Split operation), to prevent accidental freTuency change.
Main Tuning Dial Knob Lock
[CLEAR(LOCK)] Button
To lock the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob, press the [LOCK] button that is located to the right of the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob. To unlock the 'ial setting, and restore normal tuning, press the [LOCK] button once more.
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob Lock To lock the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob, press the [CLEAR (LOCK)] button that is located to the upper right of the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob. To unlock the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob, and restore normal tuning, press the [CLEAR (LOCK)] button once more.
[LOCK] Button
ADVICE: The lock feature will be memori]ed independently on the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob and the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob.
DIMMER The illumination level of the TFT display and L(' indicators above the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob), may be adjusted via 0enu items 00 and 010. To adjust the illumination level 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to enter the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select 0enu item “009 DIMMER LED” for L(' indicators) or “010 DIMMER TFT” for TFT display). 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button then rotate the [VFO-B/ CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select the desired illumination level. 4. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
[MENU] Button [SELECT] Button
[S/T] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
VFO COLOR The background color of the VF2-$ freTuency in the TFT display may be selected via 0enu item 007. 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to enter the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S T button) to select 0enu item “007 VFO COLOR”. 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/ CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select from the following colors BLUE default) / SKY BLUE / GREEN / PURPLE / RED / ORANGE / GRAY / BLACK 4. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES BAND STACK OPERATION The FTDX1200 utili]es a triple band-stack VF2 selection techniTue, that permits you to store up to three favorite freTuencies and modes onto each band’s VF2 register. For example, you may store one freTuency each on 14 0H] CW, 5TTY, and USB, then recall these VF2s by successive, momentary presses of the [14] 0H] band button. (ach $mateur band key may similarly have up to three freTuencymode settings applied. 1ote that only the VF2-$ system has the band stacks. $ typical setup, for the 14 0H] band, might be arranged like this 1. 3rogram 14.0 0H], CW 0ode, then press the [14] 0H] band button . 3rogram 14.080 0H], 5TTY 0ode, then press the [14] 0H] band button 3. 3rogram 14.1 0H], SSB 0ode, then press the [14] 0H] band button.
[BAND] Keys
With this con¿guration, successive momentary presses of the [14] 0H] band button will allow you to step seTuentially through these three VF2s.
C.S (CUSTOM SWITCH) The front panel [C.S] button may be programmed to directly access an often-used 0enu 0ode selection.
C.S Setup 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu mode the 0enu list will appear on the display. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select the 0enu item you want to access with the front panel [C.S] button. 3. 3ress the [C.S] button to lock in your selection. 4. 3ress the [MENU] button to save the new con¿guration and exit to normal operation.
[MENU] button [SELECT] button
[S/T] Button [C.S] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
Menu Selection Recall via [C.S] button 3ress the [C.S] button. The programmed 0enu item will appear on the display. 3ress the [MENU] button exit to normal operation.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES SCOPE This function displays a convenient spectrum scope for monitoring the band conditions. Both strong and weak signals can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner on the TFT screen. This multifunctional scope takes into consideration the operator’s preference, by switching between the convenient C(1T(5 mode where the VF2 freTuency is constantly in the center of the screen for monitoring conditions on both sides of your operating freTuency), and the FI; mode, where the freTuency is ¿xed to the left side of the screen for convenience in monitoring in the band). Note: Since the FTDX1200 has only one receiver the audio will be muted while the spectrum scope is scanning. 5%12'
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1. Select an operating mode for the scope function, either C(1T(5 or FI; mode. ADVICE: See the instructions on the next page for details on individual operating modes. . 3ress the [SCOPE] button momentarily to display the scope screen. Five different screens are shown on the TFT display by pressing the [SCOPE] button. ADVICE: ˆ 'uring continuous sweeping, no audio will be heard. ˆ Sweep speed can be changed in the 0enu item “125 SCOPE SPEED”. ˆ The received sound spectrum is displayed on the $F-FFT screen. 3ress the [MONI] button to display the received station’s transmission signal spectrum. ˆ 2n the $F-FFT screen, either the “Spectrum 'isplay” or the “Waterfall 'isplay” can be selected in the 0enu item “185 FFT DISPLAY MODE”.
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ASC (Automatic Spectrum-Scope Control) mode 3ress the [AUTO] button to access the $SC mode. “AUTO” icon is indicated in red on the spectrum scope display. While the 0$I1 'I$L is turned slowly, the spectrum scope does not change. When the 0$I1 'I$L is turned Tuickly the audio is muted and the spectrum scope is scanned continually and displayed on the spectrum scope screen until the 0$I1 'I$L is completely stopped. When the spectrum scope scanning is stopped, the audio is restored. The last scan is shown on the TFT display. Listen to the station and slowly ¿ne tune the station. ADVICE: By setting the “126 SCOPE AUTO TIME” menu mode, sweeping can be carried out automatically at the preset interval.
Spectrum scope plus the AF-FFT display (When the optional FFT unit is installed)
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MANUAL mode (ach time the [SELECT] button is pressed, a new scan of the spectrum scope is shown on the TFT display.
Continuous mode 3ress the [AUTO] button and hold for 1 second. The audio is muted and the spectrum scope is scanned continuously until the [AUTO] button is pressed again.
1. Switch operation mode to “C(1T(5 mode”. See “Switching between C(1T(5FI; 0odes” below for details on changing operating modes. . 3ress the [SCOPE] button momentarily to display the scope screen. y The current freTuency is displayed in the center. y Width of scope display can be set in the 0enu item “128 CENTER SPAN FREQ”.
1. Switch the operation mode to “FI; mode”. See “Switching between C(1T(5FI; 0odes” below for details on changing operating modes. . 3ress the [SCOPE] button momentarily to display the scope. y The freTuency set in 0enu 0ode is displayed at the leftmost start point on the screen. y Width of scope display can be set in 0enu 0ode by individual band See below). Receiving Frequency
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Example of display in split operation Frequency set in Menu Mode
Switching Between CENTER/FIX Modes 1. 3ress the [ MENU ] button to enter the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select 0enu item “124 SCOPE MODE”. 3. 3ress the [ SELECT ] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select the “C(1T(5” or “FI;” Factory default is “C(1T(5”). 4. 3ress the [ SELECT ] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES SCOPE Memorizing the Scope Screen The FTDX1200 can memori]e the scope screen in up to 10 channels, and recall it later. How to memorize 3ress and hold the [SELECT] button for one second to memori]e the current scope screen. Up to 10 channels may be memori]ed. 2nce all 10 memories have data in them, previous data starting with channel “1”) will be over-written, on a ¿rst-in, ¿rst-out basis. Recalling memorized screens 1. 3ress the [SCOPE] button several times until the “Spectrum Scope 0emory” screen appears. The last stored scope screen memory will be displayed. 3ress the [SCOPE] button to display the screens in the following order [Multi-Function] screen Æ Æ [Spectrum scope] screen Æ Æ [Full screen Spectrum scope] screen Æ Æ [Spectrum scope+AF-FFT] screen* Æ Æ [Spectrum scope Memory] screen Æ * When the optional FFT unit is installed . 3ress the [S][T][W][X] buttons to recall the memori]ed screen you wish. [S][X] button 5ecalls the memory towards the new memory. 1 Æ 2 Æ 3 Æ 4 ...... 9 Æ 10 Æ 1 Æ 2 ... [W][T] button 5ecalls the memory towards the old memory. 10 Æ 9 Æ 8 Æ 7 ...... 2 Æ 1 Æ 10 Æ 9 ... 3. To close the scope screen, press the [SCOPE] button several times until the desired screen appears.
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[SCOPE] button [SELECT] button
[S/T/W/X] Button
Erasing the memorized screens 1. 5ecall the scope screen that you wish to erase using the [S][T][W][X] button. . 3ress and hold one of the [S][T][W][X] button for one second to erase the scope screen. The memory channel is deleted, and the channel numbers, for channels with higher numbers, are decremented.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES ROTATOR CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using a Y$(SU model G-800DXA, G-1000DXA, G-2800DXA $ntenna 5otator not supplied), it is possible to control it from the front panel of the FTDX1200. 1. 3ress and hold in the [ ENT ] button one of the [BAND] key switches) for one second. The TFT display will change to the “5otator Control” con¿guration. . 3ress either the [3.5 2)] button or the [7 3)] button to rotate the antenna. 3ressing the [3.5 2)] button will cause rotation to the left counter-clockwise) by two degree steps, while pressing the [7 3)] button will cause rotation to the right clockwise) by two degree steps. 3. 3ress the [14 5)] button or the [18 6)] button to control the speed of rotation. 3ressing the [14 5)] button will cause slower rotation, while pressing the [18 6)] button will speed up rotation. Usually, you will be using the “100” speed setting.
When you are through exercising rotator control, press the [ENT] button momentarily.
IMPORTANT NOTE ˆ Set the starting point to match your rotator control indicator needle via the 0enu item “014 ROTATOR START UP”. The default setting is ]ero north). If your controller starting point is south, the 0enu item “014 ROTATOR START UP” must be set to “180”. If not set properly the FTDX1200 display will not show the correct direction. ˆ When the rotator control indicator needle does not indicate the precise antenna direction, calibrate the indicator needle precisely to the antenna direction via the 0enu item “015 ROTATOR OFFSET ADJ”.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES MORE FREQUENCY NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES Keyboard Frequency Entry The 2perating freTuency may be entered directly into the current VF2, using the front panel [BAND] key buttons. Example: Enter 14.250.00 MHz 1. 3ress the [ ENT ] button to begin the direct freTuency entry process. 1ow, beginning with the first digit of the freTuency the leftmost digit), we will enter the reTuired digits of the freTuency. . 3ress, in order, the digits of the operating freTuency, using the [BAND] buttons the freTuency entry digit or decimal point is printed on the right side of the buttons). In this example, enter [1.8 1)] Æ [10 4)] Æ [GEN .)] Æ [3.5 2)] Æ [14 5)] Æ [50 0)] Æ [50 0)] Æ [50 0)] Æ [50 0)] The decimal point after the “0H]” portion of the freTuency must be entered, but no decimal point is reTuired after the “kH]” portion. 3. 3ress the [ENT] button once more to complete the operating freTuency entry. $ short “beep” will con¿rm that the entry was successful, and the new operating freTuency will appear on the display. ADVICE: If you attempt to enter a freTuency outside the operating range of 30 kH] a 6 0H], the microprocessor will ignore the attempt, and you will be returned to the previous operating freTuency. If this happens, please try again, taking care not to repeat the error in the freTuency entry process.
Using the [UP]/[DWN] buttons of the supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone The [ UP ] [ DWN ] buttons on the supplied MH-31 B8 Hand 0icrophone may also be used to manually scan the freTuency upward or downward. The microphone’s [ UP ] [ DWN ] buttons utili]e the tuning steps of the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob. When the microphone [ FST ] button is pressed, the tuning rate increases by a factor of ten, in a manner similar to the transceiver front panel [FST] button. ADVICE: You may independently set the tuning steps of the [UP] [DWN] buttons in the $0 and F0 modes. To set new tuning steps, use 0enu items “156 AM CH STEP” and “157 FM CH STEP”.
Using the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob You may change the VF2$ freTuency in 1 0H] steps. 3ress the [MHz/μT] button located at the bottom left of the [ VFO-B/ CLAR] knob. The 1 0H] steps will be applied to the VF2-$ freTuency. The “MHz 1MHz” notation will appear in the display. When tuning in 1 0H] steps, clockwise rotation of the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob will increase the freTuency, while counter-clockwise rotation will decrease the freTuency.
CONVENIENCE FEATURES ANTENNA SELECTION You can switch between the two transceiver antennas. In addition, $1T can also be used as a dedicated reception antenna. (very time the [ANT] button is pressed, the antenna terminal $1T1, $1T) on the rear panel is switched. ˆ The selected antenna as “1” or “” appears in the .ey Function display. ˆ When using $1T for reception only, set in the 0enu item “033 ANT2 SETTING” as below. SETTING RX TRX
CONVENIENCE FEATURES RECEIVER OPERATION (FRONT END BLOCK DIAGRAM) The FTDX1200 includes a wide range of special features to suppress the many types of interference that may be encountered on the HF bands. However, real world interference conditions are constantly changing, so optimum setting of the controls is somewhat of an art, reTuiring familiarity with the types of interference and the subtle effects of some of the controls. Therefore, the following information is provided as a general guideline for typical situations, and a starting point for your own experimentation. The FTDX1200 interference-¿ghting circuitry begins in its “5F” stages, and continues throughout the entire receiver section. FTDX1200 allows con¿guration of the features described below.
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IF NOTCH
Three 5oofing filters, of 1 kH], 6 kH], and 3 kH] bandwidths, are provided in the First IF, right after the first mixer. These filters are automatically selected to provide narrow-band selectivity to protect the following IF and 'S3 stages. The automatically selected ¿lter may be manually changed by the operator, if desired, for special operating circumstances.
The IF 1otch ¿lter is a high-Q notch ¿lter that can eliminate, or signi¿cantly reduce an interfering carrier.
DNF ('LJLWDO1RWFK¿OWHU) When multiple interfering carriers are encountered during reception, the 'igital 1otch Filter can signi¿cantly reduce the level of these signals.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
CONTOUR Filter The 'S3 Contour filter has the uniTue ability to provide either a null or a peak in tunable segments of the receiver passband. You may suppress interference and excessive freTuency components on an incoming signal, or you may peak those tunable freTuency segments. The level of the null or peak, and the bandwidth, over which it is applied, are adjustable via the 0enu.
IF SHIFT The passband center freTuency of the IF 'S3 ¿lter may be moved up or down by adjusting this control.
The 'S3’s 'igital 1oise 5eduction '15) feature utili]es 1 different mathematical algorithms to analy]e and suppress different noise pro¿les encountered on the HF0 0H] bands. Choose the selection that provides the best noise suppression, and allows the signal to rise up out of the noise.
AGC The $GC system is highly adaptable to changing signal and fading characteristics, making reception possible under the most dif¿cult conditions.
IF WIDTH The width of the IF 'S3 ¿ltering may be adjusted using this control.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION ATT When extremely strong local signals or high noise degrades reception, you can use the [ATT] button to insert 6, 1, or 18-dB of 5F attenuation in front of the 5F ampli¿er. [ATT] Button 1. 3ress the [ATT] button several times to set the desired attenuation level, per the chart below. OFF $ttenuator is 2ff -6dB The incoming signal power is reduced by 6 dB Signal voltage reduced by 1) -12dB The incoming signal power is reduced by 1 dB Signal voltage reduced to 14) -18dB The incoming signal power is reduced by 18 dB Signal voltage reduced to 18) The selected attenuation level will be indicated in the $TT column of the .ey Function 'isplay on the TFT display. . To restore full signal strength through the $ttenuator circuit area, press the [ATT] button to restore the Indicates the attenuation level $TT display to the “2FF” position. KEY FUNCTION DISPLAY
ADVICE: ˆ If background noise causes a high S-meter indication on clear freTuencies, press the [ATT] button until the S-meter drops to about “S-1”. This setting optimi]es the trade-off between sensitivity, noise, and interference immunity. $lso, once you have tuned in a station you want to work, you may want to reduce sensitivity further add more attenuation) by pressing the [ATT] button to a higher setting. This reduces the strength of all signals and noise) and can make reception more comfortable, important especially during long QS2s. When looking for weak signals on a Tuiet band, you will want maximum sensitivity, so the I32 should be disabled and the [ATT] button should be set to “2FF.” This situation is typical during Tuiet times on freTuencies above 1 0H], and when using a small or negative-gain receiving antenna on other bands.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION μ-TUNE FILTER (REQUIRES THE OPTIONAL RF μ TUNING KIT) The 5F —Tuning .it provides ultra-sharp 5F selectivity for the front end of the transceiver. Very high Q is made possible by the narrow-band design. Three 5F —Tuning .its are available. The MTU-160 covers the 1.8 0H] band. The MTU-80/40 covers the 3. and 7 0H] bands. The MTU-30/20 covers 10.1 and 14 0H] bands. When any or all) of the three optional units are connected, they will be automatically adjusted to center on your operating freTuency. The narrow bandwidth is especially useful on the low bands, when many strong signals are being received via 1VIS propagation 1ear Vertical-Incidence Signals) within a narrow bandwidth. The added protection for the 5F stage is especially helpful in preventing I0' and blocking.
μ-Tune Operation 1. 3ress and hold in the [MHz/μT] button for one second to activate the —-Tune ¿lter. The “μ-Tune” will appear on the TFT display. The [VFO-B/CLAR ] knob works as the —-TU1I1G knob. ADVICE: ˆ The —-Tune circuit will automatically align itself to the operating freTuency. 5emember that —-Tune only operates on the 14 ˆ 0H] and lower bands. . 5otate the [ VFO-B/CLAR ] knob to peak the response background noise) or reduce interference. ADVICE: ˆ You may observe the relative peak point of the —-Tune filter in the Tuning 2ffset Indicator on the display, while tuning the [VFO-B/CLAR ] knob. ˆ The amount of change in the center freTuency of the —-Tune filter, when rotating the [VFOB/CLAR] knob, can be con¿gured using 0enu item “046 uTUNE DIAL STEP”. ˆ If the ȝ-Tune filter has been manually adjusted away from the center freTuency, you may press the [CLEAR] button to re-center the filter response on the current operating freTuency. 3. 3ress and hold in the [MHz/μT] button for one second to disengage the —-Tune ¿lter ADVICE: $lternate presses of the [MHz/μT] button will switch the —-Tune ¿lter between on or off. ADVICE: ˆ You may change the indication of the Tuning 2ffset Indicator to display the —-Tune filter continuously while the —-Tune filter is activated. This is 0enu item “011 BAR DISPLAY SELECT”. See “Changing the Tuning 2ffset Indicator” on the next page for details of the setting. ˆ The —-Tune ¿lters are the most advanced, selective 5F preselector ¿lters ever incorporated into an $mateur 5adio transceiver. The 5F selectivity provided
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[MHz/μT] Button [VFO-B/CLAR] Button
TUNING OFFSET INDICATOR
by —-Tune can be of tremendous value in ensuring Tuiet, intermod-free reception even in the most crowded bands on a contest weekend. The —-Tune ¿lters provide 5F selectivity on the order of a few do]en kH] at -6 dB, at the expense of a few dB of system gain on bands where noise ¿gure is seldom an issue. You will notice that the S-meter deÀection, when —-Tune is engaged, is slightly less than when it is out of the circuit this is normal. If your antenna system gain is so low that you cannot hear the band noise when —-Tune is engaged highly unlikely), just switch it out, to eliminate the slight insertion loss.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION ȝ-TUNE FILTER (REQUIRES THE OPTIONAL RF ȝ TUNING KIT) ˆ $s you tune around on an amateur band with ȝ-Tune engaged, the microprocessor automatically commands the stepper motor driving the toroid core to center the ¿lter on the current operating freTuency. However, you may use the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob to skew the ¿lter response to one side or the other of the operating freTuency, to deal with heavy interference on one side. To re-center the —-Tune ¿lter on the operating freTuency, and eliminate any offset, press the [CLEAR] button.
Changing the Tuning Offset Indicator 1. .
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3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu mode. 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S T button) to select 0enu item “011 BAR DISPLAY SELECT”. 3ress the [SELECT] button. 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select “μTUNE —-Tune)” replacing the default “CW TUNE CW TU1I1G)” selection). 3ress the [ SELECT ] button, then press the [MENU] button to lock in the new setting and exit to normal operation.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION IPO (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION) The I32 feature allows the operator to optimi]e the characteristics of the receiver front end, depending on the current noise level and the strength of incoming signals. 3ress the [IPO ] button repeatedly, to set the desired characteristic of the receiver front end, according to the chart below.
[IPO] Button
AMP1 $mpli¿es the incoming signals, using a low distortion 5F preampli¿er gain approx. 10 dB). AMP2 $mplifies the incoming signals, using a -stage low-distortion 5F preampli¿er total gain approx. 0 dB). IPO Bypasses the 5F preampli¿er, yielding direct feed to the ¿rst mixer. The selected receiver 5F preampli¿er will be indicated in the I32 column of the .ey Function 'isplay on the TFT display.
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ADVICE: ˆ 2n the 10 0H] and lower bands, it generally is not necessary to use any preampli¿er at all selecting the “I32” position as described above will increase the strong-signal-handling capability of the receiver, and generally will result in more pleasant reception due to reduced noise. If you can hear band noise with the preampli¿ers disengaged, then a preampli¿er is generally not needed.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION R.FLT (ROOFING FILTERS) 1arrow-band 5oo¿ng Filters of 1 kH], 6 kH], 3 kH] bandwidths are provided in the ¿rst IF, right after the ¿rst mixer. These ¿lters provide protection for the nd mixer, 'S3, and other circuitry that follow and can dramatically improve reception on a very crowded band during a contest, etc.). Typically, the $UT2 selection mode is satisfactory for most operating situations. 3ress the [R.FLT] button to toggle the 5oofing Filter selection.
[R.FLT] Button
AUTO*1 Æ 3 kHz Æ 6 kHz Æ 15 kHz Æ AUTO ..... *1 The “$UT2” selection mode selects the optimum bandwidth of the 5oo¿ng ¿lter for the reception mode. In this case, the selected bandwidth in the 5.FLT column of the .ey Function 'isplay glows green 1ormally glows blue).
ADVICE: ˆ In the $0F0 mode, only the 1 kH] 5oo¿ng Filter is utili]ed. ˆ $s you repeatedly press the [ R.FLT ] button, the selected 5oo¿ng Filter bandwidth will be displayed in the 5.FLT column of the .ey Function 'isplay on the TFT display, denoting the 5oo¿ng Filter currently in use. ˆ Typically, this selection will be set to “$UT2.”
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QUICK POINT: The “$UT2” selection of the 5oo¿ng Filter is based on the operating mode. However, you may override the automatic selection, if band conditions warrant a different usually, a tighter) selection. TERMINOLOGY: $ “5oo¿ng Filter,” as its name implies, places a “5oof” over the receiver IF system bandwidth. Starting at the ¿rst mixer, the 5oo¿ng ¿lter protects the circuitry downstream from strong signals, just as a roof on a house protects the contents from rain and snow.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION IF NOISE BLANKER (NB) OPERATION The FTDX1200 includes an effective IF 1oise Blanker, which can signi¿cantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition systems. 1. 3ress the [NB] button brieÀy to reduce short duration pulse noise such as from switching transients, automobile ignitions and power lines. The “NB ON” will appear in the display to con¿rm that the 1arrow1B is operating. . 3ress the [NB] button again to reduce longer-duration man-made pulse noise. The “NBW ON” will appear in the display to con¿rm that the Wide-1B is operating. 3. If desired, you may adjust the 1oise Blanker level via 0enu item “034 NB LEVEL” to the point where the offending noise is best reduced or eliminated. See box below for details. 4. To end 1oise Blanker operation, press the [NB] button once more. The “NB OFF” will appear in the display, con¿rming that the 1oise Blanker is no longer in operation.
[NB] Button
Indicates the status of the Noise Blanker
KEY FUNCTION DISPLAY
Adjusting the Noise Blanker Level 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S T button) to select 0enu item “034 NB LEVEL”. 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button 4. 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to the point where the offending noise is best reduced or eliminated. . 3ress the [ SELECT ] button, then press the [MENU] button to lock in the new setting and exit to normal operation.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION CONTOUR CONTROL OPERATION The Contour ¿lter system provides a gentle perturbation of the IF ¿lter passband. The Contour is set to either suppress, or boost speci¿c freTuency components, and thus enhances the sound and readability of a received signal. 1. 3ress the [CONT/APF] button to activate the Contour ¿lter. The 'S3 graphic display will illuminate and the current “null” or “peak”) position of the Contour ¿lter will appear in the C21T2U5 indicator on the display. . 5otate the [CONT/APF] knob to achieve the most natural-sounding audio reproduction on the incoming signal. ADVICE: The display will show the Contour freTuency for 3 seconds whenever the [CONT/APF] knob is turned. 3. To cancel Contour tuning, press the [CONT/APF] button momentarily. ADVICE: $lternate presses of the [CONT/APF] button will switch the Contour ¿lter between on and off. ADVICE: ˆ The Contour ¿lter level either a null or a peak) may be adjusted using 0enu item “108 CONTOUR LEVEL”. The factory default setting is for a null of ±1 dB). ˆ The bandwidth over which the Contour ¿lter effect is applied may be adjusted using 0enu item “109 CONTOUR WIDTH”. The factory default setting is 10. When the set value is increased, the bandwidth becomes wider.
[CONT/APF] Knob [CONT/APF] Button
CONTOUR INDICATOR 5efer to Figure “B”, this illustrates an “indentation” of the Contour filter in the center of the passband. The Contour filter places a lowQ “notch” in the passband, per the settings of 0enu items “108 CONTOUR LEVEL” and “109 CONTOUR WIDTH” referenced above). Counterclockwise rotation to the left) of the [CONT/ APF ] knob causes the notch to move toward a lower freTuency within the passband, while clockwise rotation to the right) causes the notch to move toward a higher freTuency within the passband. By removing interference or unwanted freTuency components of the incoming signal, it is possible to make the desired signal rise out of the background noiseinterference, enhancing intelligibility. A
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QUICK POINT: By judicious use of the Contour ¿lter, the “shoulder” of the passband response may be altered, or components may be removed from within the passband, allowing the desired signal to rise above the background noise and interference in a manner not obtainable with other ¿ltering systems.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION IF SHIFT OPERATION (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT MODES) IF SHIFT allows you to move the 'S3 ¿lter passband higher or lower, without changing the pitch of the incoming signal, and thus reduces or eliminates interference. Because the carrier tuning freTuency is not varied, there is no need to re-tune the operating freTuency to eliminate the interference. The total passband tuning range for the IF SHIFT system is “1 kH]. 1. 5otate the [SHIFT] knob to the left or right to reduce the interference. ADVICE: The display will show the shift value of the IF SHIFT for 3 seconds whenever the [SHIFT] knob is turned. 5eferring to Figure “A”, note the depiction of the IF 'S3 ¿lter as the thick line, with the [SHIFT] knob in the 1 o’clock position. In Figure “B”, an interfering signal has appeared inside the original passband. In Figure “C”, you can see the effect of rotating the [SHIFT] knob. The interference level is reduced by moving the ¿lter passband so that the interference is outside of the passband. A
INTERFERENCE REJECTION WIDTH (IF DSP BANDWIDTH) TUNING (SSB/CW/RTTY/DATA MODES) The IF WI'TH tuning system allows you to vary the width of the 'S3 IF passband, to reduce or eliminate interference. 0oreover, the bandwidth may actually be expanded from its default setting, should you wish to enhance incoming signal ¿delity when interference on the band is low. 1. 5otate the [WIDTH] knob to the left or right to reduce the interference. ADVICE: The freTuency display will show the bandwidth of the IF passband for 3 seconds whenever the [WIDTH] knob is turned. [WIDTH] Knob
5eferring to Figure “B”, you can see the default bandwidth on the SSB mode. By rotating the [WIDTH] knob to the left, the bandwidth will narrow see Figure “A”, while rotation of the [WIDTH] knob to the right, as depicted in Figure “C”, will increase the bandwidth. A
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Using IF SHIFT and WIDTH Together The IF SHIFT and Variable IF WI'TH features together form a very effective interference-¿ghting ¿ltering system. For example, in Figure “A”, you can see how interference has appeared both on the high and low sides of the desired signal. 5otate the [WIDTH] knob, the interference from one side can be eliminated Figure “B”). 1ext, rotate the [SHIFT] knob to re-position the passband Figure “C”), the interference on the opposite side can be removed, without re-introducing the interference previously eliminated in Figure “B”. A
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Desired Signal
SHIFT
The default bandwidths, and total bandwidth adjustment range, will vary according to the operating mode SSB 0ode 1.8 kH] a 4.0 kH] default .4 kH]). CW 0ode 00 H] a .4 kH] default .4 kH]) 5TTY'$T$ 0odes 00 H] a .4 kH] default 00 H])
B
QRM
Desired Signal
QRM QRM
IF BANDWIDTH
C Desired Signal
QRM QRM
IF BANDWIDTH
QRM
IF BANDWIDTH
ADVICE: For best interference reduction, the WI'TH and SHIFT features are the primary tools you should use, after narrowing the bandwidth WI'TH) andor adjusting the center of the passband SHIFT). The Contour control may then yield additional signal-enhancement benefits on the net residual bandwidth. (ven more, the IF 12TCH Filter described later) may also be used, in conjunction with these ¿lter systems, to signi¿cant advantage.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION NARROW (NAR) ONE-TOUCH IF FILTER SELECTION 3ressing the [NAR] button provides one-touch, mode-speci¿c, selection of a narrow IF 'S3 ¿lter setting that does not reTuire resetting the [WIDTH] knob. 3ressing the [NAR] button once more returns the bandwidth control to the WI'THSHIFT system. The factory default bandwidths are OPERATING MODE SSB CW RTTY/DATA AM FM (28/50 MHz Bands)
Ú: Depends on the [WIDTH] knob ( ): Default Bandwidth
ADVICE: ˆ When the narrow bandwidth is selected, the “NAR” icon will appear in the display. ˆ If the [ NAR ] button has been pressed to engage the narrow ¿lter, you may still adjust the narrow IF bandwidth by rotating the [WIDTH] knob. The IF SHIFT is also operational. For many applications, you may ¿nd that simply pressing the [NAR] button instead of adjustment of the [WIDTH] knob, may be satisfactory for interference reduction. ˆ When you press the [NAR] button in the F0 mode, both transmit and receive bandwidths are narrowed.
INTERFERENCE REJECTION IF NOTCH FILTER OPERATION (SSB/CW/RTTY/DATA/AM MODES) The IF 12TCH ¿lter is a highly effective system that allows you to slice out an interfering beat note or other carrier signal from inside the receiver passband. 1. 3ress the [ NOTCH ] button to activate the 1otch filter. The 'S3 graphic display will illuminate and the current “null” position of the 12TCH ¿lter will appear in the 12TCH indicator on the display. The [NOTCH] knob functions as the 1otch adjustment knob. . 5otate the [NOTCH] knob to adjust the “null” position of the 1otch ¿lter. ADVICE: The freTuency display will show the 1otch freTuency for 3 seconds whenever the [NOTCH] knob is turned. 3. To cancel the 12TCH filter, press the [NOTCH] button momentarily. The graphic disappears from the 12TCH indicator on the display, con¿rming that the 12TCH ¿lter is no longer in operation. ADVICE: $lternate presses of the [ NOTCH ] button, will switch the 12TCH ¿lter between on and off. ADVICE: ˆ The bandwidth of the 12TCH ¿lter either narrow or wide) may be adjusted using 0enu item “111 IF NOTCH WIDTH”. The factory default setting is “WI'(”.
[NOTCH] Button
NOTCH INDICATOR
The performance of the IF 12TCH ¿lter is illustrated in Figure “A”, where the effect of rotation of the [NOTCH] knob is depicted. In Figure “B” you can see the notching effect of the IF 12TCH ¿lter as you rotate the [NOTCH] knob to eliminate the interfering heterodyne. A
INTERFERENCE REJECTION DIGITAL NOTCH FILTER (DNF) OPERATION The 'igital 12TCH Filter '1F) is an effective beat-canceling ¿lter that can null out a number of interfering beat notes inside the receiver passband. Because this is an $uto-1otch feature, there is no adjustment knob associated with this ¿lter. ADVICE: If a very strong interfering carrier is encountered, we recommend you ¿rst use the IF 12TCH ¿lter, as it is the most effective notching tool in the receiver section. 1. 3ress the [S/T/W/X] button to select the “DNF”. . 3ress the [SELECT] button to choose “ON”. The “DNF” will appear in the display.
[SELECT] button
To disable the 'igital 12TCH Filter, just repeat the above procedure, pressing the [ SELECT ] button to choose “OFF” in step above. The “DNF” will turn off, con¿rming that the 'igital 12TCH Filter is not active. [S/T/W/X] button
DNF Indicator
DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION (DNR) OPERATION The 'igital 1oise 5eduction '15) system is designed to reduce the level of random noise found on the HF and 0 0H] bands, and it is especially effective during SSB operation. By setting the 0enu item “110 DNR LEVEL”, any of 1 different noise-reduction algorithms can be selected each of these algorithms was created for dealing with a different noise pro¿le. You will want to experiment with the '15 system to ¿nd the best setting corresponding to the noise currently being experienced. 1. 3ress the [S/T/W/X] button to select the “DNR”. . 3ress the [SELECT] button to choose “ON”. The “DNR” will appear in the display.
[SELECT] button
To disable the '15 system, just repeat the above procedure, pressing the [SELECT] button to choose “OFF” in step above. The “DNR” will turn off, con¿rming that the '15 system is not active. [S/T/W/X] button
TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION RF GAIN The 5F Gain control provides manual adjustment of the gain levels for the receiver 5F and IF stages, to account for noise and signal strength conditions at the moment. 1. The [ RF/SQL ] knob should, initially, be rotated to the fully clockwise position. This is the point of maximum sensitivity. . Counter-clockwise rotation of the [RF/SQL] knob will gradually reduce the system gain. ADVICE: ˆ $s the [RF/SQL] knob is rotated counterclockwise to reduce the gain, the S-meter reading will rise. This indicates that the $GC voltage being applied to the receiver is increasing this causes a reduction in receiver gain). ˆ 5otating the [RF/SQL ] knob control to the fully counter-clockwise position will essentially disable the receiver, as the gain will be greatly reduced. In this case, the S-meter will appear to be “pegged” against the right edge of the analog S-meter scale.
[RF/SQL] Knob
QUICK POINT: ˆ 5eception freTuently can be optimi]ed by rotating the [RF/SQL] knob slightly counter-clockwise to the point where the “stationary” meter indication is set just about the same as the incoming noise level. This will reduce the 5F gain to ¿nd a level of improved signal to noise ratio. ˆ The 5F Gain control, along with the I32 and the $ttenuator features, all affect the system receiver gain in different ways. The I32 generally should be the ¿rst feature engaged when dealing with a high noise level, or a crowded, high-level signal environment. $lso, the I32 generally should be the first feature engaged, if the freTuency is low enough to allow the preampli¿er to be bypassed. Thereafter, the 5F Gain and $ttenuator features may be employed to provide precise, delicate adjustment of the receiver gain to fully optimi]e performance.
Switching the Knob Functions You may switch the [RF/SQL] knob from the 5F Gain Function to the STuelch Function via 0enu item 038. 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select 0enu item “038 RF/SQL VR”, then press the [SELECT] button. 3. 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select “SQL” replacing the default “RF” selection). 4. 3ress the [ SELECT ] button, then press the [MENU] button to lock in the new setting and exit to normal operation.
TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION DSP IF FILTER TYPES Using 'S3 arithmetic processing and the normal bandwidth characteristics of the 'S3 IF ¿lter, the sound Tuality can be made close to a conventional analog ¿lter by rounding the shoulder of the ¿lter, or importance can be placed on the ¿lter cut-off by making the skirt characteristics Àat. In addition, an improved ¿lter composition can be enjoyed depending on the mode by combining the passing bandwidth characteristics and attenuation band characteristics. 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S T button) to select the desired mode. See the tables below for details.
[MENU] Button [SELECT] Button
[CLEAR] Button
3. 3ress the [SELECT] button. 4. 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to adjust the sound Tuality. ˆ When the [CLEAR] button is pressed, the values can be returned to their initial values.
[S/T] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
. When the [SELECT] button is pressed followed by the [MENU] button, the new setting will be con¿rmed and operation returns to normal.
The following settings are available. SHARP Set the passing bandwidth of the IF ¿lter as amplitude characteristic. Using 'S3 arithmetic processing, a sharp and ideal shape factor will result. SOFT Set the characteristic of the IF filter as a phase characteristic. Using 'S3 arithmetic processing, the shoulder of the filter will become rounded and the sound Tuality will become close to that of a conventional analog ¿lter.
TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION AUDIO PITCH CONTROL (SSB MODE) The FTDX1200 permits adjustment of the receiver audio response by shifting the carrier point during SSB operation. 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to enter the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S/ T button) to select 0enu item “105 LSB RX CARRIER” or “106 USB RX CARRIER”. 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button. 4. 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S/ T button) to adjust the receiver audio response as desired. . 3ress the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
AUDIO PEAK FILTER 1. 3ress the [CONT/APF] button to activate the $3F $udio 3eak Filter) which provides a very narrow audio bandwidth. The “APF” indicator will appear in the 'S3 display. ADVICE: When $3F is engaged, the peak position of the $3F is depicted graphically in the 12TCH indicator on the display. . 3ress the [CONT/AFP] button to disable the $3F.
[CONT/APF] Button
ADVICE: The $3F may only be activated while the transceiver is in CW mode. APF INDICATOR
TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL) The $GC system is designed to help compensate for fading and other propagation effects. The $GC characteristics can be individually set for each operating mode. The basic objective of $GC is to maintain a constant audio output level once a certain minimum threshold of signal strength is achieved. 3ress the [AGC] button repeatedly to select the desired receiver-recovery time constant. You will observe the $GC status notation in the $GC column of the .ey Function 'isplay on the TFT display, denoting the $GC receiver-recovery time currently in use. For most operations, we recommend the “$UT2” mode. $dditionally, you may disable the $GC by pressing and holding in the [AGC] button for one second.
Indicates the AGC
KEY FUNCTION DISPLAY NOTE: ˆ The “$UT2” selection mode selects the optimum receiver-recovery time for the reception mode. In this case, the selected receiver-recovery time in the $GC column of the .ey Function 'isplay glows green 1ormally glows blue). ˆ 3ressing the [AGC] button allows selection of the desired receiver-recovery time constant. 1ormally, the “$UT2” selection is satisfactory for most situations, but in the event of operation on a crowded band where you wish to receive a weak signal, you may wish to change the setting to F$ST. The $UT2 mode selections are OPERATING MODE LSB/USB/AM CW/FM RTTY/DATA
AUTO AGC SELECTION SLOW FAST MID
[AGC] Button
ADVICE: ˆ If the $GC receiver-recovery time is set to “2ff” by pressing and holding in the [AGC] button, the Smeter will no longer deÀect. $dditionally, you will likely encounter distortion on stronger signals, as the IF ampli¿ers and the following stages are probably being overloaded. QUICK POINT: Several aspects of $GC performance may be con¿gured via the 0enu. However, because $GC can have such a profound impact on overall receiver performance, we generally do not recommend any changes to the $GC 0enu selections until you are thoroughly familiar with the performance of the FTDX1200. TERMINOLOGY: $utomatic Gain Control, or $GC, is a circuit that senses the received signal strength, and then limits the gain of the 5F and IF stages to keep the output audio volume at a more-or-less constant level. $GC also protects the 5F, IF, $udio, and 'S3 stages from overload, as it limits the signal strength that is allowed to Àow, irrespective of the input signal level.
SLOPED AGC Operation In traditional $GC systems, the audio output from the transceiver becomes essentially ¿xed once the threshold for $GC action is reached usually several do]en dB above the no-signal noise Àoor). The FTDX1200, however, includes an innovative Sloped $GC system on the 0ain band VF2-$) receiver, that allows the audio volume to rise and fall slightly according to signal strength. $lthough the risefall slope is not dramatic, it is suf¿cient to allow you to use your ear to discern and separate signals according to signal strength, not just audio freTuency. Using Sloped $GC
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SLOPED Audio Output
1. 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select 0enu item “004 AGC SLOPE”. 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/ CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to change the setting to “SL23(”. 4. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to lock in the new setting and exit to normal operation.You will now be using the Sloped $GC system.
TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION ADJUSTABLE RECEIVER AUDIO FILTER The FTDX1200 includes an adjustable receiver audio ¿lter, that provides precise, independent control of the low and upper audio ranges. 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to enter the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S/ T button) to ¿nd 0enu items “050” through “053” these parameters apply to the adjustment of the receiver audio filter in the $0 mode, 0enu items “057” through “060” apply to the adjustment of the 5; audio filter in the CW mode, 0enu items “073” through “076” apply to the adjustment of the 5; audio ¿lter in the '$T$ mode, 0enu items “081” through “084” apply to the adjustment of the 5; audio filter in the F0 mode, 0enu items “090” through “093” apply to the adjustment of the 5; audio ¿lter in the 5TTY mode, and 0enu items “099” through “102” apply to the adjustment of the 5; audio ¿lter in the SSB mode 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button. 4. 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S/ T button) to adjust the receiver audio response as desired. . 3ress the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
MODE AM
CW
DATA
FM
RTTY
SSB
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MENU ITEM 050 AM LCUT FREQ 051 AM LCUT SLOPE 052 AM HCUT FREQ 053 AM HCUT SLOPE 057 CW LCUT FREQ 058 CW LCUT SLOPE 059 CW HCUT FREQ 060 CW HCUT SLOPE 073 DATA LCUT FREQ 074 DATA LCUT SLOPE 075 DATA HCUT FREQ 076 DATA HCUT SLOPE 081 FM LCUT FREQ 082 FM LCUT SLOPE 083 FM HCUT FREQ 084 FM HCUT SLOPE 090 RTTY LCUT FREQ 091 RTTY LCUT SLOPE 092 RTTY HCUT FREQ 093 RTTY HCUT SLOPE 099 SSB LCUT FREQ 100 SSB LCUT SLOPE 101 SSB HCUT FREQ 102 SSB HCUT SLOPE
1. 3ress the [BAND] button corresponding to the $mateur band on which you wish to operate.
. 3ress the [ MODE ] button to select the operating mode. 3ress and hold in this button to toggle to the alternate mode. For example, In the LSB or USB modes, pressing and holding in this button toggles between “LSB” and “USB” mode. ADVICE: By convention, LSB is used in the 7 0H] and lower $mateur bands for SSB communication, and USB is used on the 14 0H] and higher bands the 10 0H] band is used for CW and data modes only). 3. 5otate the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob to adjust the operating freTuency. $lternately, you may use the [UP] [DWN] scanning buttons on the MH-31B8 Hand 0icrophone to sweep up or down the current band. 4. 3ress the microphone PTT 3ush To Talk) switch to begin transmission speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. ADVICE: ˆ The “ ” indicator will light up in the L(' indicators area, con¿rming that transmission is in progress. ˆ When transmitting in the $0 mode, set a maximum carrier) power output of Watts via the [PROC/CAR] knob.
Main Tuning Dial Knob
[MODE] Button
. $djust the microphone ampli¿er gain to match the microphone and your voice level 3ress the [S/T/ W/X] buttons to select the “METER”, then press the [SELECT] button to select “ALC”. Close the PTT switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. In the SSB mode, adjust the [MIC/SPEED] knob so that the $LC meter stays within the $LC ]one of the meter up to half scale deÀection) on voice peaks.
Adjust to keep under this level
In the AM mode, adjust the [MIC/SPEED] knob so that the $LC meter does not deÀect at voice peaks. ADVICE: The freTuency display will show the relative microphone gain level for 3 seconds whenever the [MIC/ SPEED] knob is turned. 6. 5elease the PTT switch at the end of your transmission. The transceiver will return to the receive mode.
SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION ADVICE: ˆ $LC meter deÀection may be caused by excessive drive power, but also by reÀected power detected in the antenna system. If the impedance presented to the transceiver is other than 0 2hms, $LC meter action may be observed that is not related to the proper setting of the [MIC/SPEED] knob. Therefore, we recommend that you make the [MIC/SPEED] knob adjustments into a dummy load or antenna system presenting impedance very close to 0 2hms. ˆ In the SSB mode, you may set the desired power output via 0enu item “177 TX MAX POWER”. The adjustment range is between Watts and 100 Watts. You should always use the minimum power necessary to maintain reliable communications. ˆ When performing “on air” tests such as the setup of microphone gain), be sure to check the freTuency before transmitting, to avoid interference to others who may already be using the freTuency.
ˆ Four techniTues for exercising Transmit5eceive control are provided on the FTDX1200. You may choose the techniTue s) that best suit your operating needs € 3ressing the microphone PTT switch will engage the transmitter. € The rear panel PTT jack may be connected to a foot switch or other manual switching device in order to engage the transmitter. € 3ressing the front panel [MOX] button will lock the transmitter on. 3ress the [MOX] button again to return to receive. € The V2; Voice 2perated ;mit) circuit will engage the transmitter automatically when you speak into the microphone. For details of V2; operation refer to page 73.
Adjusting the SSB TX Power Output 1. .
3.
4.
3ress the [ MENU ] button to enter the 0enu mode. 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select 0enu item “177 TX MAX POWER”. 3ress the [ SELECT ] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to adjust the desired power output. ADVICE: The value -100) displayed in the 0enu list is a relative percentage of the maximum T; power available in the selected mode. It is not the true T; output level. 3ress the [ SELECT ] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
ADVICE: The T; 3ower 2utput setting cannot be stored in any of the memory channels.
USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER The $utomatic $ntenna Tuner hereinafter referred to as the “$TU”) built into each FTDX1200 is designed to ensure a 0-2hm load for the ¿nal ampli¿er stage of the transmitter. We recommend that the $TU be used whenever you operate on the FTDX1200. ADVICE: ˆ Because the $TU of the FTDX1200 is located inside the station, it only adjusts the impedance presented to the transceiver at the station end of your coaxial cable feedline. It does not “tune” the SW5 at the antenna feed point itself. When designing and building your antenna system, we recommend that every effort be made to ensure a low SW5 at the antenna feed point. ˆ The $TU of the FTDX1200 includes 100 memories for tuning data. (leven of these memories are allocated, one per $mateur band, so that each band has at least one setting preset for use on that band. The remaining 8 memories are reserved for the 8 most-recent tuning points, for Tuick freTuency change without the need to retune the $TU. ˆ The $TU in the FTDX1200 is designed to match impedances within the range of 16. 2hms to 10 2hms, corresponding to an SW5 of 3 1 or less on the 160 through 6 meter amateur bands. $ccordingly, simple non-resonant whip antennas, along with random-length wires and the “G5V” antenna on most bands) may not be within the impedance matching range of the $TU.
ATU OPERATION 1. Use the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob to set the radio to the desired operating freTuency within the $mateur band. . 3ress the [TUNE] button momentarily to place the $TU in the transmit line no adjustmenttuning will occur yet). The “TUNER” icon will appear in the display. QUICK POINT: The momentary press of the [TUNE] button will turn the tuner on, and the microprocessor will automatically select the tuning point closest to the current operating freTuency. 3. 3ress and hold in the [TUNE] button for one second to begin automatic tuning. The transmitter will be engaged, and the “TUNER” icon will blink while tuning is in progress. When the optimum tuning point has been reached, the radio will return to receive, and the “TUNER” icon will again glow steadily instead of blinking). 4. To disconnect the $TU from the transmit line, press the [ TUNE ] button momentarily. The “TUNER” icon will turn off, con¿rming that the $TU has been turned off. In the “2ff” mode, the transceiver will be directly connected to the coaxial cable connected to your antenna, and will respond to whatever impedance is present at the station end of the coax. ADVICE: The $TU circuit is located between the ¿nal ampli¿er and the rear-panel antenna jack reception is not affected by the $TU.
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[TUNE] Button
QUICK POINTS: $s shipped from the factory, only one $TU alignment point is saved on each $mateur band. This was memori]ed during the ¿nal alignment and performance veri¿cation stages on the production line. NOTE: 3lease check the operating freTuency before beginning the tuning process, to be sure you are not interfering with others who may already be using the freTuency. TERMINOLOGY: $ntenna Tuner 0emories The microprocessor of the $TU makes a note of the selected tuning capacitors and inductors, and stores the data for each 10 kH] window in which tuning has occurred. This eliminates the need to re-tune every time you return to a freTuency on which you have already completed the tuning process.
USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER ABOUT ATU OPERATION Figure 1 depicts a situation where normal tuning via the $TU has been successfully completed, and the tuning data has been stored in the $TU memory. The antenna system as seen by the transmitter is shown. In Figure , the operator has changed freTuency, and the “HI-SWR” icon has appeared. The operator presses and holds in the [TUNE] button for two seconds to begin impedance matching using the $TU. If a high SW5 condition exists above 3 1), corrective action must be taken in the antenna system to bring the impedance closer to 0 2hms. The $TU will refuse to memori]e settings on freTuencies where the SW5 exceeds 3 1. $ High SW5 may indicate a mechanical failure in the feed system, and can lead to the generation of spurious signals causing TVI, etc.
Feed Point SWR
Frequency
SWR after ATU Tuning
FIGURE 1
The “HI-SWR” icon appears on the display when you transmit on the frequency
Memorized ATU Tuning
SWR: 3.0
Retuned Setting Frequency
FIGURE 2
About ATU Memories SWR (After tuning) Less than 1.5:1 The tuner settings are stored in the $TU memory. SWR (After tuning) Greater than 1.5:1 Tuning data will not be retained in memory. If you return to the same freTuency, the tuning process must be repeated. SWR (After tuning) Greater than 3:1 The “HI-SWR” icon will light up, and the tuner settings, if achieved, will not be memori]ed. 3lease investigate the high SW5 condition and resolve the problem before attempting further operation using this antenna.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY PARAMETRIC MICROPHONE EQUALIZER (SSB/AM/FM MODE) The FTDX1200 includes a uniTue Three-Band 3arametric 0icrophone (Tuali]er that provides precise, independent control over the low, mid and treble ranges in your voice waveform. You may utili]e one group of settings when the speech processor is off and an alternate group of settings when the speech processor is on. The speech processor feature is described in the next chapter. QUICK POINT: The 3arametric (Tuali]er is a uniTue techniTue for adjusting the signal Tuality. The three audio ranges may be adjusted so precisely, it is possible to craft an audio response that provides a natural and pleasant sound that you may not have ever experienced before. $lternately, the effective “talk power” can be signi¿cantly enhanced. The aspects of con¿guration that you may adjust on the 3arametric (Tuali]er are Center Frequency The center freTuency of each of the three bands may be adjusted. Gain The amount of enhancement or suppression) within each band may be adjusted. Q The bandwidth over which the eTuali]ation is applied may be adjusted.
Setup of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer 1. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack. . Set the 5F output power to minimum value via 0enu item “177 TX MAX POWER”, so you will not cause interference to other users while making adjustments. ADVICE: ˆ We recommend that you connect a dummy load to one of the $ntenna jacks, and monitor your signal on a separate receiver, to prevent interference to other users. ˆ You will have the best chance of hearing the effects of adjustments if you wear headphones connected to the monitor receiver) while listening to your transmitted signal. 3. To adjust the 3arametric 0icrophone (Tuali]er while the speech processor is disabled, press the [S/ T/W/X] button to select the “MIC EQ”, then press the [SELECT] button to select “ON”. “ON”
To adjust the 3arametric 0icrophone (Tuali]er with the speech processor engaged, press the [S/T/W/X] button to select the “PROC”, then press the [SELECT] button to select “ON”. “ON”
4. 3ress the [MONI] button, if you want to listen on the FTDX1200 internal monitor. . 3ress the [MENU] button. The 0enu list will appear in the display. 6. 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to ¿nd the “EQ” 0enu area, containing 0enu items “159” through “167” these parameters apply to the adjustment of the 3arametric 0icrophone
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[MENU] Button [SELECT] Button
[MONI] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
(Tuali]er when the speech processor is disabled. 0enu items “168” through “176” apply to the adjustment of the 3arametric 0icrophone (Tuali]er when the speech processor is engaged. 7. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/ CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to perform adjustments to a particular 0enu item. 8. Close the PTT switch, and speak into the microphone while listening to the effect of the changes you are making. Because the overall effect on the sound will change with each adjustment, you should make several passes through each adjustment area, to be sure that you are achieving the optimum settings. . When you have completed all adjustments, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new settings and exit to normal operation. If you only press the [MENU] button momentarily to exit, none of the changes you performed will be stored. ADVICE: To roll off excessive bass response in a wide-range studio microphone, try putting a 10 dB null at 100 H] with a bandwidth of “1” or “”, do about a 3 dB null centered on 800 H] with a bandwidth of “3,” and then put an 8 dB peak centered on 100 H] with a bandwidth of “1.” These are starting recommendations each microphone and user’s voice will be different, often reTuiring different settings.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY PARAMETRIC MICROPHONE EQUALIZER (SSB/AM/FM MODE) Activating the Parametric Microphone Equalizer 1. $djust the [ MIC/SPEED ] knob, as described on page 63. . 3ress the [S/T/W/X ] button to select the “MIC EQ”, then press the [SELECT] button to select “ON”. If you use the 3arametric 0icrophone (Tuali]er with the speech processor engaged, press the [S/T/W/X] buttons to select the “PROC”, then press the [SELECT] button to select “ON”. The “MIC EQ” and “PROC”) will appear in the display, con¿rming that the 3arametric 0icrophone (Tuali]er is engaged. 3. 3ress the 3TT switch on the microphone, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. 4. To switch the 3arametric 0icrophone (Tuali]er off, press the [SELECT] button repeatedly until the “MIC EQ” icon disappears.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY USING THE SPEECH PROCESSOR (SSB MODE) The FTDX1200 Speech 3rocessor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output via a sophisticated compression techniTue) and adjusting the audio Tuality to the menu settings “168 P-PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ”, “171 P-PRMTRC EQ2 FREQ”, “174 P-PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ”). The result is improved intelligibility when conditions are dif¿cult. 1. $djust the [ MIC/SPEED ] knob, as described on [SELECT] Button page 63. . 3ress the [S/T/W/X] button to select the “METER”, then press the [SELECT] button to select “COMP” Compression) meter. 3. 3ress the [S/T/W/X] button to select the “PROC”, then press the [SELECT] button to select “ON”. The “PROC” will appear in the display, con¿rming that the Speech 3rocessor is engaged. [S/T/W/X] Button [MIC/SPEED] Knob 4. 3ress the PTT switch on the microphone, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. . $djust the [PROC/CAR] knob to set the compression level within the dB to 10 dB range.
5 ~10dB
6. To switch the Speech 3rocessor off, press the [SELECT] button once more. The “PROC” will turn off, con¿rming that the Speech processor is turned off. ADVICE: ˆ You may set the 5F power output via the 0enu item “177 TX MAX PWR”, whether or not the Speech 3rocessor is engaged. ˆ You may adjust the 3arametric 0icrophone (Tuali]er when the speech processor is engaged, using 0enu Items “168” through “176”. See page 14 for details.
ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY ADJUSTING THE SSB TRANSMITTED BANDWIDTH (SSB MODE) For transmission on SSB, a default bandwidth of .4 kH] is provided. This bandwidth provides reasonable ¿delity along with good talk power, and is typical of the bandwidth used for decades for SSB transmission. The bandwidth may be varied by the operator, to provide different levels of ¿delity or talk power, according to your preferences. Here are the steps to adjust the SSB transmit bandwidth 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select 0enu item “104 SSB TX BPF”. 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/ CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select the desired bandwidth. The available selections are 1003000 H], 100- 00 H], 00-800 H], 300-700 H], 400-600 H] and 3000 WB. The default is 300-700 H]. $ wider bandwidth will provide greater fidelity. $ narrow bandwidth will compress the available transmitter power into less spectrum, resulting in more “talk power” for '; pile-ups. 4. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. ADVICE: The Transmit 0onitor function is a very helpful way to con¿rm the effect that changing the bandwidth will have on ¿delity. By 3ressing the [MONI] button, you will be able to hear the difference in sound Tuality as you make changes.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
QUICK POINTS: The higher ¿delity associated with wide bandwidth will be particularly enjoyable on the low bands during local rag-chew QS2s.
TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES VOICE MEMORY (SSB/AM/FM MODES: REQUIRES OPTIONAL DVS-6 AND FH-2) You may utili]e the Voice 0emory capability of the FTDX1200 for repetitive messages. The Voice 0emory system includes ¿ve memories capable of storing up to 0 seconds of voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can hold is 0 seconds.
Voice Memory Operation from the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad You may also utili]e the Voice 0emory capability of the FTDX1200 from the optional FH-2 5emote Control .eypad, which plugs into the rear panel’s REM jack.
Recording Your Own Voice in Memory
1. Select the LSB, USB, $0, or F0 mode using the front panel [MODE] buttons. . $djust the [ MIC/SPEED ] knob, as described on page 63. 3. 3ress the [MEM] key on the FH-2. $ blinking “REC” icon will appear in the display.
7. 3ress the FH-2 [MEM] key to terminate the message storage process.
Checking Your Recording
4. 3ress any of the FH-2’s keys numbered [1] through [5] to select that memory storage register.
ADVICE: If you do not press the PTT key see next step) within ¿ve seconds, the memory storage process will be cancelled. . 3ress the microphone’s PTT switch momentarily. The “REC” icon will glow steadily and recording will begin. 6. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to record the message such as “CQ ';, CQ ';, this is W 6 'elta ;-5ay Charlie, W 6 'elta ;-5ay Charlie, 2ver”). 5emember that the time limit for recording any message is 0 seconds.
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1. Be sure that the front panel [MOX] and [BK-IN] button are “2ff”. . 3ress the FH-2 [1] a [5] key whichever one you just recorded in). The “PLAY” icon will appear in the display and you will hear the contents of the Voice 0emory you just recorded.
ADVICE: You may adjust the playback level of the recording via 0enu item “016 RX OUT LEVEL”.
TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES VOICE MEMORY (SSB/AM/FM MODES: REQUIRES OPTIONAL DVS-6 AND FH-2) Transmitting the Recorded Message
1. Select the LSB, USB, $0, or F0 mode using the front panel [MODE] buttons. . 3ress the front panel [BK-IN] button. 3. 3ress the FH-2 [1] a [5] key whichever one you just recorded in). $ “PLAY” icon will appear in the display and the message will be transmitted.
ADVICE: You may adjust the transmit audio) level of the recording via 0enu item “017 TX OUT LEVEL”.
TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES VOX (SSB/AM/FM MODES: AUTOMATIC TX/RX SWITCHING USING VOICE CONTROL) Instead of using the microphone PTT switch or the front panel [MOX] switch to activate the transmitter, the V2; Voice 2perated T;5; Control) system provides hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into the microphone. 1. 3ress the [S/T/W/X] button to select the “VOX”, then press the [ SELECT ] button to select “ON”. [MENU] Button [SELECT] Button The “VOX” will appear in the display. . Without pressing the PTT switch, speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. When you start speaking, the transmitter should be activated automatically. When you ¿nish speaking, the transceiver should return to the receive mode after a short delay). 3. To cancel V2; and return to PTT operation, press [S/T/W/X] Button [VFO-B/CLAR] Knob the [SELECT] button once more. The “VOX” will turn off, signifying that the V2; circuitry has been turned off. ADVICE: ˆ The V2; Gain may be adjusted to prevent accidental transmitter activation in a noisy environment. To adjust the V2; Gain 1) $ctivate the V2; circuitry, if necessary. ) 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu mode. 3) 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S T button) to select 0enu item “181 VOX GAIN”, then press the [SELECT] button. 4) While speaking into the microphone, rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to the point where the transmitter is Tuickly activated by your voice, without background noise causing the transmitter to activate. ) When you satisfied with the setting, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. ˆ The “Hang-Time” of the V2; system the transmit receive delay after the cessation of speech) may also be adjusted via the 0enu mode. The default delay is 00 msec. To set a different delay time 1) $ctivate the V2; circuitry, if necessary. ) 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu mode. 3) 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select 0enu item “182 VOX DELAY”, then press the [SELECT] button. 4) 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob while saying a brief syllable like “$h” and listening to the hang time for the desired delay. ) When you are satisfied with the setting, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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ˆ The $nti-Trip setting adjusts the level of negative receiver audio feedback to the microphone, to prevent receiver audio from activating the transmitter via the microphone). This setting can also be adjusted via 0enu item “183 ANTI VOX GAIN”. ˆ V2; operation may be engaged on either Voice modes SSB$0F0) or on $FS.-based 'ata modes. Use 0enu item “180 VOX SELECT” the selections are “MIC” and “DATA”).
TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES MONITOR (SSB/AM/FM MODES) You may listen to the Tuality of your transmitted signal using the 0onitor feature. 1. 3ress the [MONI] button. The “MONI” will appear on the TFT display. . 'uring transmission, rotate the [ MONI ] knob to adjust the audio level in the Headphones or speaker. Clockwise rotation of this knob will increase the volume level. 3. To switch the 0onitor off again, press the [MONI] button once more. Confirming that the 0onitor is now disengaged.
[MONI] Button
ADVICE: ˆ Because the 0onitor feature samples the transmitter IF signal, it can be very useful for checking the adjustment of the Speech 3rocessor or 3arametric (Tuali]er on SSB, and for checking the general signal Tuality on $0 and F0. ADVICE: ˆ To adjust the 0onitor level 1) $ctivate the 021I circuitry, if necessary. ) 3ress and hold in the [MONI] button for one second to enter 0enu item “036 MONITOR LEVEL”. 3) 3ress the [SELECT] button. 4) While speaking into the microphone, rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to adjust the monitor level. ) When you are satisfied with the setting, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES SPLIT OPERATION USING THE TX CLARIFIER For split T;5; operation in “casual” pile-ups, where the split is less than 10 kH], the T; Clari¿er 2ffset Tuning) feature may be utili]ed. 1. 3ress the [TX CLAR] button. The “TX” icon will appear in the TFT display. QUICK POINT: The Clarifier is freTuently used for receiver offset tuning. However, for '; pile-ups where the '; station is using a split of less than 10 kH], the T; Clari¿er function is usually the Tuickest way to set the transmitter to the desired offset freTuency. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob to set the desired transmitter offset. $ maximum split of “ . kH] may be set. 3. To exit from T; Clari¿er operation, press the [TX CLAR] button once more. The “TX” icon will disappear from the display. ADVICE: ˆ When listening to a “pile-up” calling a '; station, in order to ¿nd the station currently being worked, you may press the [RX CLAR] button. Then, use the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob to ]ero in on the station calling the '; use the S32T function on CW for precise alignment of your freTuency). You may then press the [RX CLAR] button again to cancel the 5; Clari¿er, and return to reception on the '; station’s freTuency. ˆ -ust as with receiver Clari¿er operation, the amount of offset from the original VF2 freTuency will appear in the display. ˆ $s with receiver Clari¿er operation, when you turn the T; Clari¿er off, the last-used offset is remembered, and will be available if you turn the T; Clari¿er back on. To clear the Clari¿er offset, press the [CLEAR] button. QUICK POINT:
[CLEAR] Button [TX CLAR] Button [RX CLAR] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
When attempting to work a '; station on CW in a split freTuency pile-up, remember that a large number of other stations may also be using Yaesu transceivers with capability similar to that of your FTDX1200. 2n the '; side of the pile-up, everyone calling precisely on the same CW freTuency will sound like a single tone! So you may have more success if you use the 5; Clari¿er to ¿nd a hole in the pile-up, instead of trying to ]erobeat the last station worked by the '; station.
&ODUL¿HU2IIVHW,QGLFDWRU $ visual depiction of the relative offset of the Clari¿er may be displayed, using the Tuning 2ffset Indicator. 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S T button) to select 0enu item “011 BAR DISPLAY SELECT”. 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select “CLAR” from the available choices the factory default is “CW TUNE”. 4. 3ress the [ SELECT ] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION $ powerful capability of the FTDX1200 is its Àexibility in Split FreTuency operation using the VF2-$ and VF2-B freTuency registers. This makes the FTDX1200 especially useful for high-level ';-peditions. The Split operation capability is very advanced and easy to use. 1. 5otate the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob to set the desired 5; freTuency. . 3ress the [AXWB] button, then rotate the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob to set the desired split T; freTuency. 3. 3ress the [AXW B] button, then press the [SPLIT] button. The VF2-B freTuency will appear in the TFT display and the L(' indicators will look like as below VFO-A RX Indicator “21” L(' glows Green) VFO-A TX Indicator “2FF” L(' 2ff) VFO-B RX Indicator “2FF” L(' 2ff) VFO-B TX Indicator “21” L(' glows 5ed) [AXWB] Button [SPLIT] Button
[TXW] Button
'uring Split operation, the VF2-$ register will be used for reception, while the VF2-B register will be used for transmission. If you press the [SPLIT] button once more, Split operation will be cancelled. ADVICE: ˆ 'uring Split operation, pressing the [AXWB] button will reverse the contents of the VF2-$ and VF2-B. 3ress the [AXWB] button once more to return to the original freTuency alignment. ˆ 'uring Split operation you may listen to the T; freTuency temporarily while pressing the [TXW] button located on the bottom left of the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob. While pressing the [TXW] button during split operations, the freTuency on the transmission side can be changed. Using the 0enu item “044 TXW DIAL SELECT”, the knob used for changing the freTuency can be set. When setting VFO-A 0ain Tuning 'ial knob When setting VFO-B [VFO-B/CLAR] knob ˆ It is possible to set different operating modes for example, LSB and USB) on the two VF2s used during Split operation. ˆ 'uring Split operation it is also possible to set VF2$ and VF2-B to different $mateur bands if you use a multi band antenna.
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Quick Split Operation The Quick Split feature allows you to set a one-touch offset of kH] to be applied to your radio’s VF2-B transmit) freTuency, compared to the VF2-$ freTuency. 1. Start with regular transceiver operation on the VF2-$. VFO-A RX Indicator “21” L(' glows Green) VFO-A TX Indicator “21” L(' glows 5ed) VFO-B RX Indicator “2FF” L(' 2ff) VFO-B TX Indicator “2FF” L(' 2ff) . 3ress and hold in the [SPLIT] button for one second to engage the Quick Split feature, and apply a freTuency kH] above the VF2-$ freTuency to the VF2-B freTuency register. The VF2 con¿guration will then be VFO-A RX Indicator “21” L(' glows Green) VFO-A TX Indicator “2FF” L(' 2ff) VFO-B RX Indicator “2FF” L(' 2ff) VFO-B TX Indicator “21” L(' glows 5ed) 3. 3ress and hold in the [SPLIT] switch for one second to increment the Sub VF2-B) freTuency another kH]. QUICK POINTS: ˆ The operating mode applied to the VF2-B register will be the same as that in use on the VF2-$ register. ˆ The offset of VF2-B from VF2-$ is programmed via the 0enu and is set to kH] at the factory. However, other offsets may be selected using the following procedure WXWXWXWXWXWXWXWXWXWZYXWZYXWZYXWZYXWZY
1. 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S T button) to select 0enu item “043 QUICK SPLIT FREQ”. 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/ CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select the desired offset. The available selections are ±0kH] a 0kH] factory default kH]). 4. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
CW MODE OPERATION The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FTDX1200 permit operation using an electronic keyer paddle, a “straight key”, or a computer-based keying device.
SETUP FOR STRAIGHT KEY (AND STRAIGHT KEY EMULATION) OPERATION Before starting, connect your key line s) to the front andor rear panel KEY jack s). Be sure the [BK-IN] button is turned off for now. 1. 3ress the [MODE] button to engage CW operation. The “USB CW” icon will appear in the display. The “MONI” icon will appear in the TFT display and the CW monitor is activated. ADVICE: If you press and hold the [MODE] button, you will engage the “CW 5everse” mode, whereby the “opposite” sideband injection is used, compared to the “normal” sideband. The “LSB CW” icon will appear in the display if you select CW 5everse. . 5otate the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob to select the desired operating freTuency. 3. 3ress the [BK-IN] button to engage automatic activation of the transmitter when you close the CW key. The “BK-IN” icon will appear in the TFT display. ADVICE: ˆ When you close your CW key, the transmitter will automatically be activated, and the CW carrier will be transmitted. When you release the key, transmission will cease, and after a brief delay, receive will be restored. The delay time is user-programmable per the discussion on page 83. ˆ $s shipped from the factory, the FTDX1200 T; 5; system for CW is configured for “Semibreak-in” operation. However, using 0enu item “063 CW BK-IN”, you may change this setup for full break-in QS.) operation, whereby the switching is Tuick enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of your transmission. This may prove very useful during contest and traf¿c handling operations. 4. 2peration using your CW key may now proceed. ADVICE: ˆ You may adjust the CW sidetone audio level setting of 0enu item “036 MONITOR LEVEL”. To adjust the 0onitor level 1) $ctivate the 021I circuitry, if necessary.
[BK-IN] Button
[MONI] Button
[MODE] Button
) 3ress and hold in the [ MONI ] button for one second to enter the 0enu item “036 MONITOR LEVEL”. 3) 3ress the [SELECT] button. 4) While keying, rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to adjust the monitor level. ) When you are satisfied with the setting, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. ˆ If you set the [BK-IN] button to 2ff, you may practice sending CW with the sidetone only, without having the signal go out over the air. ˆ If you reduce power via the 0enu item “177 TX MAX POWER”, the $LC meter reading will increase this is normal and does not indicate any problem whatsoever because increased $LC voltage is being used to lower the power).
TERMINOLOGY: Semi-break-in This is a pseudo-”V2;” mode used on CW, whereby the closure of the CW key will engage the transmitter, and release of the key will allow the receiver to recover after a short delay. 1o signals will be heard during the spaces between dots and dashes unless the sending speed is extremely slow). Full break-in Full break-in also known as “Full QS.”) involves very fast switching between transmit and receive, incoming signals may be heard between the dots and dashes as you send them. This allows you to hear a station that suddenly starts transmitting on your freTuency, while you are in the midst of a transmission.
CW MODE OPERATION USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER Connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the front or rear panel KEY jack. 1. 3ress the [MODE] button to engage CW operation. The “USB CW” icon will appear in the display. The “MONI” icon will appear in the TFT display and the CW monitor is activated. ADVICE: If you press the “CW” mode, you will engage the “CW 5everse” mode, whereby the “opposite” sideband injection is used, compared to the “normal” sideband. The “LSB CW” icon will appear in the display if you select CW 5everse. . 5otate the 0ain Tuning 'ial knob to select the desired operating freTuency. 3. 3ress the [S/T/W/X] button to select the “KEYER”, then press the [ SELECT ] button to select “ON”. The “KEYER” will appear in the display, con¿rming that the built-in (lectronic .eyer is now active. 4. 5otate the [MIC/SPEED] knob to set the desired sending speed 4 a 60 W30). Clockwise rotation of the [MIC/SPEED] knob will increase the keying speed. ADVICE: ˆ The display will show the keying speed for 3 seconds whenever the [MIC/SPEED ] knob is turned. ˆ When you press either the “'ot” or “'ash” side of your paddle, the CW keying tone will automatically be generated. . 3ress the [BK-IN] button to engage automatic activation of the transmitter when you press either the “'ot” or “'ash” side of your paddle. The “BK-IN” icon will appear in the TFT display. 6. CW operation utili]ing your paddle may now commence. ADVICE: When you utili]e your keyer paddle, the transmitter will automatically be activated, and the CW characters or a string of dots and dashes) will be transmitted. When you release the keyer paddle contacts, transmission will cease, and reception will be restored after a brief delay. The delay time is userprogrammable, per the discussion on page 83.
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[SPEED] Knob
[BK-IN] Button [MONI] Button
[MODE] Button
ADVICE: ˆ You may adjust the CW sidetone audio level setting of 0enu item “036 MONITOR LEVEL”. To adjust the 0oni Level 1) $ctivate the 021I circuitry, if necessary. ) 3ress and hold in the [ MONI ] button for one second to enter the 0enu item “036 MONITOR LEVEL”. 3) 3ress the [SELECT] button. 4) While keying, rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to adjust the monitor level. ) When you are satisfied with the setting, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. ˆ If you set the [BK-IN] button to 2ff, you may practice sending CW with the sidetone only, without having the signal go out over the air. ˆ If you reduce power via the 0enu item “177 TX MAX POWER”, the $LC meter reading will increase this is normal and does not indicate any problem whatsoever because increased $LC voltage is being used to lower the power).
CW MODE OPERATION USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER Full Break-in (QSK) Operation $s shipped from the factory, the FTDX1200 T;5; system for CW is con¿gured for “Semi-break-in” operation. However, this setup may be changed to full break-in QS.) operation using 0enu item “063 CW BK-IN”. With full break-in QS., the T;5; switching is Tuick enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of your transmission. 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select 0enu item “063 CW BKIN”. 3. 3ress the [ SELECT ] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to set this 0enu item to “FULL”. 4. When your adjustments are complete, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
$ number of interesting and useful features are available during (lectronic .eyer operation. Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash) Ratio This 0enu item may be used to adjust the dotdash ratio for the built-in (lectronic .eyer. The default weighting is 3 1 a dash is three times longer than a dot). 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S T button) to select 0enu item “023 CW WEIGHT”. 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to set the weight to the desired value. The available adjustment range is a 'ot'ash ratio of . a 4. default value 3.0). 4. When you are ¿nished, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
CW MODE OPERATION USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode The con¿guration of the (lectronic .eyer may be customi]ed independently for the front and rear KEY jacks of the FTDX1200. This permits utili]ation of $utomatic Character Spacing $CS), if desired. This permits the use of an electronic keyer via the front jack and a straight key or computer-driven keying line via the rear panel jack. 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to engage the 0enu. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select 0enu item “018 F KEYER TYPE” for the front KEY jack) or “020 R KEYER TYPE” for the rear-panel KEY jack). 3. 3ress the [ SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to set the keyer to the desired mode. The available selections are The built-in (lectronic .eyer is turned OFF off “straight key” mode). 'ots will be generated automatically BUG by the keyer, but dashes must be sent manually. ELEKEY Both dots and dashes will be generated automatically when using a paddle. Same as “ELEKEY” except that the spacACS ing between characters is precisely set by the keyer to be the same length as a dash three dots in length) 4. When you are ¿nished, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
ACS OFF
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
Morse "E" & "T" Inter-character ΑβȜΑ Spacing too short
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CW SPOTTING (ZERO-BEATING) “Spotting” ]eroing in on another CW station) is a handy techniTue to ensure you and the other station are precisely on the same freTuency. The Tuning 2ffset Indicator in the display may also be moved so you can adjust your receiver freTuency to center the incoming station on the pitch corresponding to that of your transmitted signal.
Using the Auto Zeroing System
[SELECT] Button
2nly when the optional FFT unit is installed) 3ress the [ S /T /W /X ] button to select the “ZIN/ SPOT”. 3ress the [SELECT] switch momentarily to adjust the receiving freTuency to the ]ero-in automatically while receiving the CW signal.
Using the SPOT System 3ress the [ S /T /W /X ] button to select the “ZIN/ SPOT”. 3ress the [MONI] button, then while pressing the front panel [SELECT] button, the Spot tone will be heard through your speaker. This tone corresponds to the pitch of your transmitted signal. If you adjust the receiver freTuency until the pitch of the received CW signal matches that of the Spot tone, your transmitted signal will be precisely matched to that of the other station. 5elease the [SELECT] button to turn the Spot tone off. ADVICE: ˆ In a tough '; pile-up, you may actually want to use the S32T system to ¿nd a “gap” in the spread of calling stations, instead of ]eroing in precisely on the last station being worked by the '; station. From the '; side, if a do]en or more operators also using Yaesu’s S32T system) all call precisely on the same freTuency, their dots and dashes merge into a single, long tone that the '; station cannot decipher. In such situations, calling slightly higher or lower in freTuency may get your call through. ˆ The Tuning 2ffset Indicator in the display may be utili]ed for CW freTuency adjustment, as well. Its con¿guration is set via 0enu item “011 BAR DISPLAY SELECT” at the factory, and the Tuning 2ffset Indicator is already set to the “CW TUNE” selection. QUICK POINTS: ˆ The CW Spotting process utili]es the Spot tone or the Tuning 2ffset Indicator. The actual offset pitch is set by 0enu item “056 CW PITCH”. The offset pitch may be set to any freTuency between 300 H] and 100 H], in 0 H] steps. You can either match tones audibly using the [SELECT] button) or tune the receiver freTuency so that the central red marker on the Tuning 2ffset indicator lights up. 1ote that there are 31 “dots” on the Tuning 2ffset Indicator, and depending on the resolution selected, the incoming CW signal may fall outside the visible range of the bar indicator, if you are not reasonably close to the proper alignment of tones.
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[MONI] Button
ZIN/SPOT Indicator
Retune: Shift to Higher Frequency
Retune: Shift to Lower Frequency
Zero-In
ˆ The displayed freTuency on CW normally reflects the “]ero beat” freTuency of your offset carrier. That is, if you were to listen on USB on 14.100.00 0H] to a signal with a 700 H] offset, the “]ero beat” freTuency of that CW carrier would be 14.100.70 0H] the latter freTuency is what the FTDX1200 displays, by default. However, you can change the display to be identical to what you would see on SSB by using 0enu item “066 CW FREQ DISPLAY” and setting it to “DIRECT FREQ” instead of the default “PITCH OFFSET” setting.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES USING CW REVERSE If you experience a dif¿cult interference situation, where an interfering station cannot readily be eliminated, you may wish to try receiving using the opposite sideband. This may move the interfering station’s freTuency in a direction that may lend itself more readily to rejection. 1. To start, let’s use a typical example where you have set the CW mode using the default “USB” injection). . 1ow be sure your mode selection is still set for VF2$, and then press and hold in the [MODE] button for one second. The “LSB” and “CW” will appear in the display, indicating that the “LSB” injection side has now been selected. 3. To return to the normal USB) injection side and cancel CW 5everse operation, press and hold in the [ MODE ] button for one second. the “USB” and “CW” will appear in the display). NOTES: ˆ When CW 5everse is engaged, the action of the Tuning 2ffset Indicator will also be reversed ˆ When the incoming signal pitch tone is properly aligned, the central red marker lights up whether or not CW 5everse is engaged.
[MODE] Button
In the illustration, Figure “A” demonstrates the normal CW injection setup, using the USB side. In Figure “B”, CW 5everse has been engaged to receive using LSB-side injection and eliminate interference. The bene¿cial effect of switching sidebands can be clearly seen in this example. A
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CW DELAY TIME SETTING 'uring semi-break-in not QS.) operation, the hang time of the transmitter, after you have ¿nished sending, may be adjusted to a comfortable value consistent with your sending speed. This is the functional eTuivalent of the “V2; 'elay” adjustment used on voice modes, and the delay may be varied anywhere between 30 msec and 3 seconds via 0enu item “064 CW BK-IN DELAY”. 1. 3ress the [BK-IN] button to enable CW transmission 0enu item “063 CW BK-IN” must be set to “SEMI”). . 3ress the [MENU] button to enter the 0enu mode. 3. 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S T button) to select 0enu item “064 CW BK-IN DELAY”, then press the [SELECT] button. 4. Start sending and rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob to adjust the hang time, as you prefer for comfortable operation. . When you are ¿nished, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
[MENU] Button [SELECT] Button
[BK-IN] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
CW PITCH ADJUSTMENT You may adjust the center freTuency of the receiver passband, and change the pitch of your offset CW carrier, to the tone you prefer via 0enu item “056 CW PITCH”. The tone may be varied between 300 H] and 100 H], in 10 H] steps.
1. 3ress the [MENU] button to enter the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select 0enu item “056 CW PITCH”. 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/ CLAR] knob or press the ST button to select the desired tone. 4. When you are ¿nished, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
TERMINOLOGY: CW Pitch If you tuned to an exact “]ero beat” on an incoming CW signal, you could not copy it “Zero beat” implies a 0 H] tone). Therefore, the receiver is offset several hundreds of H] typically), to allow your ear to detect the tone. The BF2 offset associated with this tuning that produces the comfortable audio tone) is called the CW 3itch.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER (USING THE OPTIONAL FH-2 REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD) You may also utili]e the CW message capability of the FTDX1200 from the optional FH-2 5emote Control .eypad, which plugs into the rear panel REM jack.
Message Memory Five memory channels capable of retaining 0 characters each are provided using the 3$5IS standard for characters and word length). Example CQ CQ CQ '( W6';C . 1 characters) -- • -- • ---- • -- -- • -- • ---- • -- -- • -- • ---- • -- -- •• • • --- C) Q) C) Q) C) Q) ') () W) STORING A MESSAGE INTO MEMORY 1. 3ress the [MENU] button to enter the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the S T button) to select the CW 0emory 5egister into which you wish to store the message for now, we are just setting the message entry techniTue to .eyer entry). 027 CW MEMORY 1 028 CW MEMORY 2 029 CW MEMORY 3 030 CW MEMORY 4 031 CW MEMORY 5 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFOB/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to set the selected CW 0emory 5egister to “MESSAGE”. If you want to use your keyer paddle for message entry on all memories, set all ¿ve 0enu items 07 a 031) to “MESSAGE”. 4. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new settings and exit.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
TERMINOLOGY: PARIS Word Length By convention among CW and $mateur operators utili]ed by $55L and others), the length of one “word” of CW is de¿ned as the length of the 0orse Code characters spelling the word “3$5IS”. This character dotdashspace) length is used for the speci¿c de¿nition of code speed in “words per minute”. NOTE: You must exercise care in sending to ensure that the spaces between letters and words are accurately done if your timing is off, the spacing may not come out right in the stored message. For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we recommend you set 0enu item “018 F KEYER TYPE” andor “020 R KEYER TYPE” to “ACS” $utomatic Character Spacing) while you are programming the keyer memories.
Contest Number Programming Use this process if you are starting a contest, or if you somehow get out of sync with the proper number in the middle of a contest. 1. 3ress the [ MENU ] button to enter the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to select 0enu item “026 CONTEST NUMBER”. The current contest number appears on the TFT display. 3. 3ress the [ SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button) to set the Contest 1umber to the desired value. ADVICE: 3ress the [CLEAR] button located at the upper right of the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob) to reset the Contest 1umber to “1”.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLEAR] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
4. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to store the new number and exit.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER (USING THE OPTIONAL FH-2 REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD) MESSAGE MEMORY PROGRAMMING (USING YOUR PADDLE) 1. Set the operating mode to CW. . Set the [BK-IN] button to “2ff”. 3. Turn the internal (lectronic .eyer “2n”. 4. 3ress the [MEM] key on the FH-2. $ blinking “REC” icon will appear in the display.
. 3ress any of the FH-2 keys numbered [1] through [5] to begin the memory storage process, and the “REC” icon will glow steadily.
CHECKING THE CW MEMORY CONTENTS 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “2ff” by the [BK-IN] button. . 3ress the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor. 3. 3ress the FH-2 [1] a [5] key, whichever memory you just recorded in. You will hear the results in the sidetone monitor, but no 5F energy will be transmitted.
NOTE: You may adjust the monitor level setting using 0enu item “036 MONITOR LEVEL”. ON-THE-AIR CW MESSAGE PLAYBACK 1. 3ress the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. (ither Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depending on the setting of 0enu item “063 CW BK-IN”. . 3ress the FH-2 [1] a [5] key, depending on which CW 0emory 5egister message you wish to transmit. The programmed message will be transmitted on the air.
6. Send the desired message using your keyer paddle. ADVICE: If you do not start keying within ten seconds, the memory storage process will be cancelled. 7. 3ress the [MEM] key on the FH-2 once more at the end of your message. Up to 0 characters may be stored in each of the ¿ve memories.
NOTE: If you subseTuently decide to use the “Text 0emory” techniTue for memory storage, please note that a message stored using keyer paddle input will not be transferred over when you select “Text 0emory techniTue” on a particular memory register the 0enu 0ode Setting is set to “TEXT”). NOTE: You must exercise care in sending to ensure that the spaces between letters and words are accurately done if your timing is off, the spacing may not come out right in the stored message. For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we recommend you set 0enu item “018 F KEYER TYPE” andor “020 R KEYER TYPE” to “ACS” $utomatic Character Spacing) while you are programming the keyer memories.
CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER (USING THE OPTIONAL FH-2 REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD) TEXT Memory The ¿ve channels of CW message memory up to 0 characters each) may also be programmed using a text-entry techniTue. This techniTue is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured. Be sure to enter the character “`” at the end of texts. Example 1 CQ CQ CQ '( W6';C .` 0 characters) The seTuential Contest 1umber “Count up”) feature is another powerful feature of the CW 0emory .eyer. Example 2 10 00 .` 1 characters) TEXT MEMORY STORAGE 1. 3ress and hold in the [MENU] button for one second to enter the 0enu mode. . 5otate the [VFO-B/CLAR] knob or press the ST button to select the CW 0emory 5egister into which you wish to store the message we are now setting the message entry techniTue to Text entry). 027 CW MEMORY 1 028 CW MEMORY 2 029 CW MEMORY 3 030 CW MEMORY 4 031 CW MEMORY 5 ADVICE: The following texts are programmed to the 0(025Y 4 and 0(025Y in factory default. 0(025Y 4 '( FT';100 .` 0(025Y 5 11 .` 3. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [VFOB/CLAR] knob or press the ST button to set the selected CW 0emory 5egister to “TEXT”. If you want to use text message entry on all memories, set all ¿ve 0enu items 07 a 031) to “TEXT”. 4. 3ress the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new settings and exit.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[VFO-B/CLAR] Knob
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CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES CONTEST MEMORY KEYER (USING THE OPTIONAL FH-2 REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD) TEXT MESSAGE PROGRAMMING 1. 3ress the [MODE] button to set the operating mode to CW. . Be sure that Break-in is “2ff” by pressing the [BKIN] button, if necessary. 3. 3ress the FH-2 [MEM] key. $ blinking “REC” icon will appear in the display.
6. When the message is complete, add the “}” character at the end to signify the termination of the message. 7. 3ress and hold in the FH-2 [MEM] key for one second to exit, once all characters including “}”) have been programmed. CHECKING THE CW MEMORY CONTENTS 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “2ff” by the [BK-IN] key. . 3ress the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor. 3. 3ress an FH-2 [1] a [5] key, whichever memory you just recorded in. You will hear the results in the sidetone, but no 5F energy will be transmitted.
4. 3ress an FH-2 [1] a [5] key to select the desired CW 0emory 5egister into which you wish to program the text, the blinking “REC” icon will disappear.
. Use the FH-2 [W ] and [X ] keys to set the cursor position and use the FH-2’s [S ] and [T ] keys to choose the letternumber to be programmed in each slot of the memory. In the case of the second example on the previous page the “#” character designates the slot where the Contest 1umber will appear. ADVICE: You may also use the 0ain Tuning 'ial
