User manual YAESU FT-60R - OPERATING MANUAL

VHF/UHF DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Contents General Description ......................................... 1 Accessories & Options ..................................... 2 Controls & Connections .................................. 3 Top & Front Panel .......................................... 3 LCD ................................................................ 4 Side Panel ....................................................... 5 Keypad ........................................................... 6 Installation of Accessories ............................... 8 Antenna Installation ....................................... 8 Installation of FNB-83 Battery Pack ............. 8 Battery Charging ............................................ 9 Low Battery Indication ................................ 10 Installation of FBA-25A Battery Case ......... 10 Interface of Packet TNCs .............................. 11 Operation ........................................................ 12 Switching Power On and Off ....................... 12 Adjusting the Audio Volume Level and Squelch Setting ....................................... 12 Selecting the Operating Band ...................... 13 Frequency Navigation .................................. 13 Transmission ................................................ 15 Advanced Operation ...................................... 16 Keyboard Locking ........................................ 16 Keypad/LCD Illumination ........................... 17 Disabling the Keypad Beeper ...................... 17 RF Squelch ................................................... 18 Checking the Battery Voltage ...................... 18 Repeater Operation ........................................ 19 Repeater Shifts ............................................. 19 Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) ................. 19 Manual Repeater Shift Activation ............... 20 CTCSS/DCS Operation ................................. 22 CTCSS Operation ........................................ 22 DCS Operation ............................................. 23 Tone Search Scanning ................................. 24 CTCSS/DCS Bell Operation ........................ 25 Split Tone Operation .................................... 25 Tone Calling (1750 Hz) ............................... 26 Memory Mode ................................................ 28 Memory Storage ........................................... 28 Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies ("Odd Split") ........ 28 Memory Recall ............................................. 29 HOME Channel Memory ............................. 29 Labeling Memories ...................................... 30 Memory Offset Tuning ................................ 31 Deleting Memories ....................................... 32 Moving Memory Data to the VFO ............... 32 Memory Bank Operation ............................. 33 Memory Only Mode ..................................... 34 Weather Broadcast Channels ....................... 34 Scanning .......................................................... 35 VFO Scanning .............................................. 35 Manual VFO Scan ................................... 35 Programmed VFO Scan ........................... 36 Memory Scanning ........................................ 37 How to Skip (Omit) a Channel during Memory Scan Operation .............. 37 Preferential Memory Scan ....................... 38 Memory Bank Scan ................................. 39 Weather Alert Scan ...................................... 39 Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS) ........................................................... 40 "Priority Channel" Scanning (Dual Watch) ................................................ 41 Automatic Lamp Illumination on Scan Stop ................................................ 43 Band Edge Beeper ........................................ 43 EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) ............. 44 Storing the CTCSS Tone Pairs for EPCS Operation ..................................... 44 Activating the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System .................................. 45 Paging Answer Back .................................... 45 Emergency Feature ........................................ 46 Emergency Channel Operation .................... 46 Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature ..... 46 Smart Search Operation ................................ 48 Internet Connection Feature ......................... 49 ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System) ....... 51 DTMF Operation ........................................... 54 Miscellaneous Settings ................................... 56 Password ...................................................... 56 Programming the Key Assignment .............. 57 Changing the Channel Steps ........................ 57 Changing the Receiving Mode .................... 58 Receive Battery Saver Setup ........................ 59 TX Battery Saver .......................................... 59 Disabling the TX/BUSY Indicator .............. 60 Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature .......... 60 Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) ............ 61 Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) ................ 61 Mono Band Operation ................................. 62 Changing the TX Deviation Level ............... 62 DCS Code Inversion .................................... 63 Reset Procedures ............................................ 64 Cloning ............................................................ 65 Set Mode .......................................................... 66 Specifications .................................................. 79 "AUTO" Mode Preset Operating Parameters .... 80 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The FT-60R is a dual band FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing local-area two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. The FT-60R's small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town - and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment. Its incredibly tiny FNB-83 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack provides up to 5 Watts of transmit power on 144 MHz and 430 MHz Amateur Bands. Besides 144- and 430-MHz transceive operation, the FT-60R provides receive coverage of the VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies! New and exciting features of the FT-60R are the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) function, that will automatically cause your FT-60R to transmit your callsign and engage your rig's microphone, even if you are disabled and unable to press the PTT switch; Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch (EPCS), that allows you to page a particular station and only receive calls from that station, if desired; and a security Password feature, that will allow you to turn on and operate your transceiver only after you enter your Password. Additional features include a convenient access key for Vertex Standard's WIRESTM (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System), a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT), Automatic Power-Off (APO), Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), Yaesu's exclusive ARTSTM (Auto-Range Transponder System) which "beeps" the user when you move out of communications range with another ARTSTM equipped station, plus provision for reduction of the TX deviation in areas of high channel congestion. And an RF squelch circuit allows the owner to set the squelch to open at a programmable setting of the S-Meter, thus reducing guesswork in setting the squelch threshold. We appreciate your purchase of the FT-60R, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn about the many exciting features of your exciting new Yaesu hand-held transceiver! FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 1 ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES FNB-83 NC-88B/C Belt Clip Antenna Operating Manual Warranty Card 7.2 V, 1,400 mAh Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack Overnight Battery Charger (10-Hour) AVAILABLE OPTIONS FNB-83 FBA-25A CD-29B/C NC-88B/C CN-3 CT-27 CT-44 E-DC-5B E-DC-6 MH-34B4B MH-37A4B VC-25 7.2 V, 1,400 mAh Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack Compact Dry Battery Case for 6 AA-size cells Rapid Charger (1.5-Hour) Overnight Battery Charger (10-Hours) BNC-to-SMA Adapter Cloning Cable Microphone Adapter DC Cable with Cigarette-Lighter Adapter DC Cable; plug and wire only Speaker/Microphone Ear piece/Microphone VOX Headset : "B" suffix is for use with 100-120 VAC, "C" suffix is for use with 230-240 VAC. Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Yaesu dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connection of any non-Yaesuapproved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this apparatus. 2 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL CONTROL & CONNECTIONS Antenna Jack (TOP & FRONT PANEL) Connect the supplied rubber flex antenna (or another antenna presenting a 50-Ohm impedance) here. VOL/PWR Knob Turn this control clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the volume. Counter-clockwise rotation into the click-stop will turn the radio off. TX/BUSY Indicator Lamp This indicator glows green when the squelch opens, and turns red during transmit. DIAL Knob This (inner) 20-position detented rotary switch is used for setting the operating frequency, and also is used for menu selections and other adjustments. SQL Knob This (outer) control is used to silence background noise on the receiver. It should be advanced clockwise just to the point where the noise is silenced (and the green "BUSY" indicator turns off). LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) The display shows current operating condition, as indicated on the next page. Speaker The internal speaker is located here. Microphone The internal microphone is located here. Keypad These 16 keys select many of most important operating features on the FT-60R. The functions of the keys are described in detail on the pages to follow. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 3 CONTROL & CONNECTIONS Memory Channel Number Skip Memory Channel or Preferential Memory Channel Priority Channel Memory Bank Active Operating Mode Secondary Keypad Active Key Lock Active S- & PO Meter Low TX Power Selected Repeater Shift Direction (LCD) Dual Watch Active Automatic Power-Off Active Internet Connection Feature Active Bell Alerm Active Operating Frequency Battery Indicator Battery Saver Active CTCSS/DSC Operation 4 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL CONTROL & CONNECTIONS PTT (Push To Talk) Switch (SIDE PANEL) Press this switch to transmit, and release it (to receive) after your transmission is completed. MONI Switch Pressing this switch disables the noise squelching action, allowing you to hear very weak signals near the background noise level temporarily. Press the [F/W] key on the keypad first, then press this switch to "open" the squelch continuously. Press this switch again to resume normal (quiet) monitoring. LAMP Switch Pressing this switch illuminates the LCD and keypad for five seconds, after which the back-lighting will automatically turn off. Press the [F/W] key on the keypad first, then press this switch to activate the backlighting lamp continuously. To turn the lamp off, press this switch again. You can change the primary (press key) function of this switch, if you prefer. See page 17 for details. MIC/SP Jack This four-conductor miniature jack provides connection points for microphone audio, earphone audio, PTT, and ground. MIC /SP EXT DC Jack This coaxial DC jack allows connection to an external DC power source (6-16V DC). The center pin of this jack is the Positive (+) connection. EXT DC FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 5 CONTROL & CONNECTIONS Primary Function (PRESS KEY) Secondary Function (PRESS [F/W] + KEY) Third Function (PRESS & HOLD KEY) (KEYPAD) Frequency entry digit "1" Frequency entry digit "2" Activates the CTCSS or DCS Operation Recalls the "Weather" broadcast channel bank Selects the CTCSS tone or DCS code number Activates the ARTS feature Primary Function (PRESS KEY) Secondary Function (PRESS [F/W] + KEY) Third Function (PRESS & HOLD KEY) Frequency entry digit "4" Frequency entry digit "5" Selects the direction of the uplink Selects the CTCSS/DCS Bell ringer frequency shift (either "­," "+," or repetitions "simplex") during repeater operation Activates the EMERGENCY function 1 None 1 Primary Function (PRESS KEY) Secondary Function (PRESS [F/W] + KEY) Third Function (PRESS & HOLD KEY) Frequency entry digit "7" Frequency entry digit "8" Activates the EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) feature Selects the Memory Scan "Skip" channel-selection mode None None Primary Function (PRESS KEY) Secondary Function (PRESS [F/W] + KEY) Third Function (PRESS & HOLD KEY) Switches the frequency control between the VFO and Memory Systems Activates the Priority (Dual Watch) function Starts the programmable scanner upward (toward a higher frequency or a higher channel number) Activates the Internet Connection feature Frequency entry digit "0" Engages the Set (Menu) Mode Enables Internet access code selection 1: You can program the secondary (press [F/W] key +) function of the key to another function, if desired. See page 57 for details. 6 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL CONTROL & CONNECTIONS Primary Function (PRESS KEY) Secondary Function (PRESS [F/W] + KEY) Third Function (PRESS & HOLD KEY) (KEYPAD) Frequency entry digit "3" Increases the VFO frequency by one step or moves the memory channel to the next-highest channel Tunes the VFO frequency upward in 1 MHz steps Starts the scanner upward (toward a higher frequency or a higher channel number) Selects the desired transmit power output level Activates the Smart Search feature Primary Function (PRESS KEY) Secondary Function (PRESS [F/W] + KEY) Third Function (PRESS & HOLD KEY) Frequency entry digit "6" Decreases the VFO frequency by one step or moves the memory channel to the next-lowest channel Tunes the VFO frequency downward in 1 MHz steps Starts the scanner downward (toward a lower frequency or a lower channel number) 2 Activates the Key Lockout feature Activates the Key Lockout feature Primary Function (PRESS KEY) Secondary Function (PRESS [F/W] + KEY) Third Function (PRESS & HOLD KEY) Frequency entry digit "9" Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies while working through a repeater Switches to the "Home" (favorite frequency) Channel Selects the DTMF mode None None Primary Function (PRESS KEY) Secondary Function (PRESS [F/W] + KEY) Third Function (PRESS & HOLD KEY) Moves operation to the nexthighest frequency band while in the VFO mode Activates the "Memory "Tune" mode while in the Memory Recall mode Moves operation to the next-lowest frequency band Activates the "Secondary" key function Disables the "Secondary" key function Selects the bandwidth for the Activates the "Memory Write" mode programmable scanner while in the (for memory channel storage) VFO mode 2: You can exchange the function between primary (press key) function and secondary (press [F/W] key +) function, if desired. See page 74 for details. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 7 INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES ANTENNA INSTALLATION The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range of the transceiver. However, for enhanced reception on certain non-Amateur frequencies, you may wish to connect an antenna designed specifically for that frequency range, as the supplied antenna is necessarily a compromise outside the Amateur bands, and cannot be expected to provide high performance at all frequencies. To install the supplied antenna, hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten by use of extreme force. Notes: Never transmit without having an antenna connected. When installing the supplied antenna, never hold the upper part of the antenna while screwing it onto the mating connector on the transceiver. If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the SWR presented to the transceiver is 1.5:1 or lower, to avoid excessive feedline loss. INSTALLATION OF FNB-83 BATTERY PACK The FNB-83 is a high-performance Ni-MH battery providing high capacity in a compact package. Under normal use, the FNB-83 may be used for approximately 300 charge cycles, after which operating time may be expected to decrease. If you have an old battery pack which is displaying capacity which has become diminished, you should replace the pack with a new one. Installation of the battery is easy and quick: Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the back of the Pack radio while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then close the ttery e Ba ll th Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place Insta with a "Click." To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any protective cases. Open the BatClose the Battery Pack Latch tery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio, then slide the battery downward and out from the radio while tilting the Belt Clip out of the way. 8 EXT DC MIC /SP FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES BATTERY CHARGING If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the NC-88 Overnight Battery Charger, as shown in the illustration, to the EXT DC jack. If only 12 ~ 16 Volt DC power is available, the optional E-DC-5B DC Adapter (with its cigarette lighter plug) may also be used for charging the battery. A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in 10 hours. Disconnect the NC-88 from the EXT DC jack and the AC line outlet. Important Note The NC-88 is not designed to power the transceiver for operation (reception or transmission). Do not leave the NC-88 connected to the transceiver for continuous periods in excess of 24 hours. Long term overcharging can degrade the Ni-MH battery pack and significantly shorten its useful life. Please be advised that the NC-88 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices. AC line outlet EXT DC jack FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 9 INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES LOW BATTERY INDICATION As your battery discharges during use, the voltage will gradually become lower. When the battery voltage is becoming too low for reliable operation, " icon will blink on the LCD display, indicating that the the " battery pack must be recharged before further use. Avoid recharging Ni-MH batteries before the " " indicator is observed, as this can degrade the charge capacity of your Ni-MH battery pack. INSTALLATION OF FBA-25A ALKALINE BATTERY CASE (OPTION) The optional FBA-25A Battery Case allows operation of the FT-60R using six "AA" size Alkaline batteries. When installing batteries, insert the (­) end first, then press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place. Always replace all six batteries at the same time, paying attention to the polarity indicated inside the case. The FBA-25A must not be used with rechargeable cells. The FBA-25A does not contain the thermal and over-current protection circuits (provided in the "FNB" series of Ni-MH Battery Packs) required when utilizing Ni-Cd and Ni-MH cells. Note that the power output and battery life will be much shorter when using Alkaline AA cells. They should be considered an emergency backup power source only, for this reason. 10 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL INTERFACE OF PACKET TNCS The FT-60R may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-44 microphone adapter (available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy interconnection to commonly-available connectors wired to your TNC. You may also build your own cable, using a fourconductor miniature phone plug, per the diagram below. The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOL knob, as with voice operation. The input level to the FT-60R from the TNC should be adjusted at the TNC side; the optimum input voltage is approximately 5 mV at 2000 Ohms. Be sure to turn the transceiver and TNC off before connecting the cables, so as to prevent voltage spikes from possibly damaging your transceiver. When you are operating on Packet, switch the Receive Battery Saver OFF, as the "sleep" cycle may "collide" with the beginning of an incoming Packet transmission, causing your TNC not to receive the full data burst. See page 59 for details regarding Battery Saver setup. MIC/SP EAR 10µF + MIC 2 k SP GND MIC PTT GND TNC CT-44 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 11 OPERATION Hi! I'm R. F. Radio, and I'll be helping you along as you learn the many features of the FT-60R. I know you're anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to read the "Operation" section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you'll get the most out of this fantastic new transceiver. Now. . .let's get operating! SWITCHING POWER ON AND OFF Be sure the Battery Pack is installed, and that the battery is fully charged. Connect the antenna to the top panel Antenna jack. Rotate the top panel's VOL knob out of the click-stop to turn on the radio. The current DC supply voltage will be indicated on the display for 2 seconds. After this 2 second interval, the display will resume its normal indication of the operating frequency. To turn the radio off, turn the VOL knob fully counter-clockwise into the click stop position. ADJUSTING THE AUDIO VOLUME LEVEL AND SQUELCH SETTING At first, set the SQL knob fully counter-clockwise. Now, you may rotate the VOL knob to adjust the receiver level for a comfortable listing level, using the background noise as a reference. To set the squelch, turn the SQL knob clockwise, slightly past the point where the background noise is muted. This is the point of best sensitivity to weak signals, and we recommend that you not rotate the SQL knob very much past the point where the background noise is just silenced. 1) A special "RF Squelch" feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch. See page 18 for details. 2) If you're operating in an area of high RF pollution, you may need to consider "Tone Squelch" operation using the built-in CTCSS Decoder. This feature will keep your radio quiet until a call is received from a station sending a carrier which contains a matching (subaudible) CTCSS tone. Or, if your friends have radios equipped with DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) like your FT-60R has, try using that mode for silent monitoring of busy channels. 12 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL OPERATION SELECTING THE OPERATING BAND [BAND(BAND DN)] key repetitively. You will Press the see the LCD indication move toward a higher frequency band each time you press the [BAND(BAND DN)] key. 850 MHz 144 MHz 250 MHz 350 MHz 430 MHz 850 MHz ...... If you wish to move the operating band selection downward (toward a lower frequency band), press the [F/W] key first, then press the [BAND(BAND DN)] key. 350 MHz 250 MHz 144 MHz 850 MHz 430 MHz 350 MHz ...... Once you have selected the desired band, you may initiate manual tuning (or scanning) per the discussion in the next chapter. BAND 144 MHz Band 250 MHz Band 350 MHz Band 430 MHz Band 850 MHz Band FREQUENCY RANGE 108.000 - 200.000 MHz 200.000 - 300.000 MHz 300.000 - 400.000 MHz 400.000 - 520.000 MHz 700.000 - 999.990 MHz FREQUENCY NAVIGATION The FT-60R will initially be operating in the "VFO" mode, a channelized system which allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band. Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the FT-60R: 1) Tuning Dial Rotation of the DIAL allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the current operating band. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL causes the FT-60R to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency. If you press the [F/W] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL, frequency steps of 1 MHz will be selected. This feature is extremely useful for making rapid frequency excursions over the wide tuning range of the FT-60R. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 13 OPERATION FREQUENCY NAVIGATION 2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry The desired operating frequency may be entered directly from the keypad. To enter a frequency from the keypad, just press the numbered digits on the keypad in the proper sequence. Examples: To enter 146.560 MHz, press [1] [4] [6] [5] [6] [0] To enter 146.5625 MHz (in 12.5 kHz), [1] [4] [6] [5] [6] [2] 3) Scanning Press and hold in either the [ (MHz)] or [ (MHz)] key for one second to initiate upward or downward scanning, respectively (Manual VFO Scan). For scanning within a limited sub-band range, from the VFO mode, press and hold in the [V/M(PRI)] key for one second to begin scanning toward a higher frequency within the previously-defined sub-band (Programmed VFO Scan). Details regarding sub-band setup may be found on page 36. If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of a higher frequency), just rotate the DIAL one click in the counter-clockwise direction while the FT-60R is scanning. The scanning direction will be reversed. To revert to scanning toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL one click clockwise. (Manual VFO Scan) (Programmed VFO Scan) The scanner will stop when it receives a signal strong enough to break through the Squelch threshold. The FT-60R will then hold on that frequency according to the setting of the "RESUME" mode (Set Mode Item 34: RESUME). Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the scanning. This only stops the scan; it does not cause transmission to occur. See page 35 for details regarding Scan Operation. 14 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL OPERATION TRANSMISSION Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the 144 MHz or 430 MHz Amateur bands on which the FT-60R can transmit, you're ready to go on the air! These are the most basic steps; more advanced aspects of transmitter operation will be discussed later. To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front panel microphone (located in the lower left-hand corner of the speaker grille) in a normal voice level. The TX/BUSY indicator will glow red during transmission. To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch. During transmission, the relative power level will be indicated on the bar graph at the bottom of the LCD; full scale deflection confirms "High Power" operation, while deflection of two bars indicates "Low Power" operation. Five bars indicates "Medium Power" operation. Additionally, the "LOW" icon will appear at the bottom of the display while operating on the "Low Power" and "Medium Power" settings. 1) If you're just talking to friends in the immediate area, you'll get much longer battery life by switching to Low Power operation, described in the next chapter. And don't forget: always have an antenna connected when you transmit. 2) Transmission is possible only on the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands. Changing the Transmitter Power Level To change the power level: Press the [F/W] key, then press the [3(TX PO)] key. The LCD shows the current power output level. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired power output level. Available selections are "HIGH" (5 W), "MID" (2 W), and "LOW" (0.5 W). When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. 1) The FT-60R is smart! You can set up Low power on the 144 MHz band, while leaving 430 MHz on High power, and the radio will remember the different settings on both bands. And when you store memories, you can store the power output settings separately in each memory, so you don't waste battery power when using very close-in repeaters! 2) When you are operating on the "Low" or "Medium" power setting, you can press the [F/W] key, when press the PTT switch, to cause the FT-60R to transmit (temporarily) on High power. After one transmission, the power level will revert to the previously-selected ("Low" or "Medium" power) setting. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 15 ADVANCED OPERATION Now that you're mastered the basics of FT-60R operation, let's learn more about some of the really neat features. KEYBOARD LOCKING In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the FT-60R's DIAL and keypad may be locked out. The possible lockout combinations are: LK KEY: LKDIAL: LK K+D: LK PTT: LK P+K: LK P+D: LK ALL: Just the front panel keypad is locked out Just the top panel DIAL is locked out Both the keypad and DIAL are locked out (factory default) The PTT switch is locked out (TX not possible) Both the PTT switch and keypad are locked out Both the PTT switch and DIAL are locked out All of the above are locked out To lock out some or all of the keys: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 25: LOCK. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to choose between one of the locking schemes as outlined above. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. To activate the locking feature, (1) press and hold in the [6(LOCK)] key for one second, or (2) press the [F/W] key, then press the [6(LOCK)] key. The " " icon will appear on the LCD. To cancel locking, repeat this process. 16 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL ADVANCED OPERATION KEYPAD/LCD ILLUMINATION Your FT-60R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The reddish illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with minimal degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided: KEY Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD lamp for five seconds when you rotate the DIAL knob or press the keypad or any switch (except PTT switch). This is the factory-programmed default setting. 5SEC Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD lamp for five seconds when you press the LAMP switch momentarily. TOGGLE Mode: Toggles the Keypad/LCD lamp on and off when you press the LAMP switch momentarily. Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp operating mode: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 24: LAMP. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the three modes described above. 5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. Press the [F/W] key first, then press the LAMP switch to illuminate the Keypad/LCD lamp continuously until you press the LAMP key again, irrespective of the Lamp mode programmed per the above instructions. DISABLING THE KEYPAD BEEPER A keypad beeper provides useful audible feed back whenever a keypad is pressed. If you want to turn the beep off: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 6: BEEP. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the setting to "OFF." 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. 6. To turn the beep back on again, select "KEY" or "KEY+SC (factory default)" in step 4 above. KEY: The beeper sounds when you press the keypad. KEY+SC: The beeper sounds when you press the keypad, or when the scanner stops. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 17 ADVANCED OPERATION RF SQUELCH A special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch. To set up the RF squelch circuit for operation, use the following procedure: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 37: RF SQL. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired signal strength level for the squelch threshold (S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6, S-8, SFULL, or OFF). 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. 6. Finally, rotate the SQL knob fully clockwise. CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE The FT-60R's microprocessor includes programming which will measure the current battery voltage. 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 12: DC VLT. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to display the current DC voltage being supplied. 4. Press the PTT switch to return to normal operation. 18 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL REPEATER OPERATION Repeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dramatic extension of the communication range for low-powered hand-held or mobile transceivers. The FT-60R includes a number of features which make repeater operation simple and enjoyable. REPEATER SHIFTS Your FT-60R has been configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts customary in your country. For the 144 MHz band shift will be 600 kHz; on the 430 MHz band, the shift may be 1.6 MHz, 7.6 MHz, or 5 MHz (USA version). Depending on the part of the band in which you are operating, the repeater shift may be either downward ( ) or upward ( ), and one of these icons will appear at the top of the LCD when repeater shifts have been enabled. AUTOMATIC REPEATER SHIFT (ARS) The FT-60R provides a convenient Automatic Repeater Shift feature, which causes the appropriate repeater shift to be applied automatically whenever you tune into the designated repeater sub-bands in your country. These sub-bands are shown below. If the ARS feature does not appear to be working, you may have accidentally disabled it. To re-enable ARS: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 4: ARS. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select "ARS. ON." 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 19 REPEATER OPERATION MANUAL REPEATER SHIFT ACTIVATION If the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction other than that established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater shift manually. To do this: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 38: RPT.MOD. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired shift among "RPT.­," "RPT.+," and "RPT.OFF." 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. If you make a change in the shift direction, but still have Automatic Repeater Shift still engaged (see previous section), when you change frequency (by rotating the DIAL knob, for example) the ARS will over-ride your manual setting of the shift direction. Turn ARS off if you do not wish this to happen. Changing the Default Repeater Shifts If you travel to a different region, you may need to change the default repeater shift so as to ensure compatibility with local operating requirements. To do this, follow the procedure below: 1. Set the FT-60R's frequency to the band on which you wish to change the default repeater shift (144 MHz or 430 MHz Amateur Band). 2. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 45: SHIFT. 4. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the new repeater shift magnitude. 6. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. If you just have one "odd" split that you need to program, don't change the "default" repeated shifts using this Set Mode Item. Enter the transmit and receive frequencies separately, as shown on page 28. 20 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL REPEATER OPERATION MANUAL REPEATER SHIFT ACTIVATION Checking the Repeater Uplink (Input) Frequency It often is helpful to be able to check the uplink (input) frequency of a repeater, to see if the calling station is within direct ("Simplex") range. To do this, just press the [HM/RV] key. You'll notice that the display has shifted to the repeater uplink frequency. Press the [HM/RV] key again to cause operation to revert to normal monitoring of the repeater downlink (output) frequency. While you are listening on the input frequency to the repeater using the [HM/RV] key, the repeater offset icon will blink. The configuration of this key may be set either to "RV" (for checking the input frequency of a repeater), or "HM" (for instant switching to the "Home" channel for the band you are operating on). To change the configuration of this key, use Set Mode Item 36: REV/HM. See page 75. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 21 CTCSS/DCS OPERATION CTCSS OPERATION Many repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed on your FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent false activation of the repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters. This tone system, called "CTCSS" (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System), is included in your FT-60R, and is very easy to activate. CTCSS setup involves two actions: setting the Tone Mode and then setting of the Tone Frequency. These actions are set up by using the [1(SQ TYP)] key and [2(CODE)] key. 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [1(SQ TYP)] key to enable selection of the CTCSS/ DCS mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob so that "TONE" indication appears on the display; this activates the CTCSS Encoder, for access to repeaters requiring a CTCSS tone. 3. Rotation of the DIAL knob one more "click" in step "2" above will cause the "TSQL" notation to appear. When "TSQL" is displayed, this means that the Tone SQueLch system is active, which mutes your FT-60R's receiver until it receives a call from another radio sending out a matching CTCSS tone. This can help keep your radio quiet until a specific call is received, which may be helpful while operating in congested areas of the band. 1) You may notice a "REV TN" indication on the display while you rotate the DIAL knob in this step; this means that the Reverse Tone Squelch system is active, which mutes your FT-60R's receiver (instead of opening the squelch) when it receives a call from the radio sending a matched CTCSS tone. The "TSQ" icon will blink on the display when the Reverse Tone Squelch system is activated. 2) You may notice a "DCS" indication on the display while you rotate the DIAL knob still more. We'll discuss the Digital Code Squelch system shortly. 4. When you have made your selection of the CTCSS tone mode, press the PTT switch to save the new setting. 5. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY (Hz) [2(CODE)] key to enable adjustment of 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 the CTCSS frequency. 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 6. Rotate the DIAL knob until the display 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 indicates the Tone Frequency you need to 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 be using (ask the 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 repeater owner/ 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 operator if you 250.3 254.1 ­ ­ ­ ­ don't know the tone frequency). 22 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL CTCSS/DCS OPERATION CTCSS OPERATION 7. When you have made your selection, press the [F/W] key momentarily to save the new settings and exit to normal operation. This is different than the usual method of restoring normal operation, and it applies only to the configuration of the CTCSS/DCS frequencies. Your repeater may or may not re-transmit a CTCSS tone - some systems just use CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but don't pass it along when transmitting. If the S-Meter deflects, but the FT-60R is not passing audio, repeat steps "1" through "4" above, but rotate the DIAL so that "TSQ" disappears - this will allow you to hear all traffic on the channel being utilized. DCS OPERATION Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system which generally provides more immunity from false paging than does CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your FT-60R, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS; if not, DCS is frequently quite useful in Simplex operation if your friend(s) use transceivers equipped with this advanced feature. Just as in CTCSS operation, DCS requires that you set the Tone Mode to DCS and that you select a tone code. 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [1(SQ TYP)] key to enable selection of the CTCSS/ DCS mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob until the "DCS" indication appears on the display; this activates the DCS Encoder/Decoder. 3. Press the PTT key to save the new setting. 4. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [2(CODE)] key to enable adjustment of the DCS code. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired DCS Code (a threedigit number). Ask the repeater owner/opDCS CODE erator if you don't know DCS Code; if 023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 you are working simplex, just set up the 054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122 DCS Code to be the same as that used by 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244 your friend(s). 245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271 6. When you have made your selection, press 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351 the [F/W] key momentarily to save the 356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503 new settings and 506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624 exit to normal op627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ eration. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 23 CTCSS/DCS OPERATION DCS OPERATION Remember that the DCS is an Encode/Decode system, so your receiver will remain muted until a matching DCS code is received on an incoming transmission. Switch the DCS off when you're just tuning around the band! TONE SEARCH SCANNING In operating situations where you don't know the CTCSS or DCS tone being used by another station or stations, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the tone being used. Two things must be remembered in this regard: You must be sure that your repeater uses the same tone type (CTCSS vs. DCS). Some repeaters do not pass the CTCSS tone; you may have to listen to the station(s) transmitting on the repeater uplink (input) frequency in order to allow Tone Search Scanning to work. To scan for the tone in use: 1. Set the radio up for either CTCSS or DCS Decoder operation (see the previous discussions). In the case of CTCSS, " " will appear on the display; in the case of DCS, " " will appear on the display. 2. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [2(CODE)] key. 3. Press and hold in the [ (MHz)] or [ (MHz)] key for one second to start scanning for the incoming CTCSS or DCS tone/ code. 4. When the radio detects the correct tone or code, it will halt on that tone/code, and audio will be allowed to pass. Press the [F/W] key to lock in that tone/code, then press the [F/W] key again to exit to normal operation. If the Tone Scan feature does not detect a tone or code, it will continue to scan indefinitely. When this happens, it may be that the other station is not sending any tone. You can press the PTT switch to halt the scan at any time. You also can press the MONI key during Tone Scanning to listen to the (muted) signal from the other station. When you release the MONI key, Tone Scanning will resume after about a second. Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory modes. 24 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL CTCSS/DCS OPERATION CTCSS/DCS BELL OPERATION During CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set up the FT-60R such that a ringing "bell" sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activating the CTCSS/DCS Bell: 1. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode ("Tone Squelch") or DCS operation, as described previously. 2. Adjust the operating frequency to the desired channel. 3. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [5(BELL)] key. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired number of rings of the Bell. The available choices are "1 T," "3 T," "5 T," or "8 T" rings, "CONT" (continuous ringing), or "OFF." 5. Press the PTT switch momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. When you are called by a station whose transceiver is sending a CTCSS tone or DCS code which matches that set into your Decoder, the Bell will ring in accordance with this programming. SPLIT TONE OPERATION The FT-60R can be operated in a Split Tone configuration via the Set mode. 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 47: SPLIT. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select ON (to enable the Split Tone feature). 5. Press the PTT key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. When the Split Tone feature is activated, you can see the following additional parameters following the "DCS" parameter (while selecting the tone mode by pressing [F/W] [1(SQ TYP)]): DCS Encode only (the " " icon will blink during operation) Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes a DCS code (the " " icon will blink and the " " icon will appear during operation) D TSQL: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS Tone (the " " icon will appear and the " " icon will blink during operation) D: T DCS: Select the desired operating mode, from the selections shown above. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 25 CTCSS/DCS OPERATION TONE CALLING (1750 HZ) If the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Europe), you can set the MONI key to serve as a "Tone Call" switch instead. To change the configuration of this switch, we again use the Set Mode to help us. 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 26: M/T-CL. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select "TCALL" on the display. 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. To access a repeater, press and hold in the MONI key for the amount of time specified by the repeater owner/operator. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the repeater has been gained, you may release the MONI key, and use the PTT key for activating the transmitter thereafter. 26 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL MEMORY MODE The FT-60R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: 1000 "Standard" memory channels, numbered "000" through "999." 5 "Home" channels, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency on each operating band. 50 sets of band-edge memories, also known as "Programmable Memory Scan" channels, labeled "L01/U01" through "L50/U50." 10 Memory Banks, labeled "BANK 1" through "BANK10." Each Memory Bank can be assigned up to 1000 channels from the "standard" and "PMS" memory channels. 10 "Weather Broadcast" Channels. Standard Memory Channels (1000 channels) 998 999 000 PMS Memory Channels (50 Sets) L48/U48 L49/U49 L50/U50 Weather Broadcast Channels (10 channels) WX9 WX10 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 144 MHz Band 250 MHz Band 350 MHz Band 430 MHz Band 850 MHz Band WX1 WX2 WX3 WX4 Memory Bank 1 Memory Bank 2 Memory Bank 3 Memory Bank 4 Memory Bank 5 Memory Bank 6 Memory Bank 7 Memory Bank 8 Memory Bank 9 Memory Bank 10 Memory Banks (10 banks) HOME Channels (5 channels) L1/U1 L2/U2 L3/U3 L4/U4 1 2 3 4 27 MEMORY MODE MEMORY STORAGE 1. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it. 2. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second. 3. Within five seconds of releasing the [F/W] key, you need to make a decision regarding channel storage. The microprocessor will automatically select the next-available "free" channel (a memory register on which no data has been stored), so you may not wish to make any change; if this is the case, proceed to step 4. If you wish to select a different channel number into which to store the data, rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired memory channel. You may jump 100 memory channels, if you're in a hurry (101 201 301 ...) by pressing the [BAND(BAND DN)] key (multiple times, if necessary). 4. Press the [F/W] key once more to store the frequency into memory. 5. You still will be operating in the "VFO" mode, so you may now enter other frequencies, and store them into additional memory locations, by repeating the above process. Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies ("Odd Splits") All memories can store an independent transmit frequency, for operation on repeaters with non-standard shift. To do this: 1. Store the receive frequency using the method already described under MEMORY STORAGE (it doesn't matter if a repeater offset is active). 2. Turn to the desired transmit frequency, then press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second. 3. Within five seconds of releasing the [F/W] key, rotate the DIAL knob to select the same memory channel number as used in step "1" above. 4. Press and hold in the PTT switch, then press the [F/W] key once more momentarily while holding the PTT switch in (this does not key the transmitter). Whenever you recall a memory which contains independently-stored transmit and receive frequencies, the " " indication will appear in the display. 28 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL MEMORY MODE MEMORY RECALL 1. While operating in the VFO mode, press the [V/M(PRI)] key to enter the Memory mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired channel. 3. To return to the VFO mode, press the [V/M(PRI)] key. When the radio is already set to the Memory mode, an easy way to recall memories is to key in the memory channel number, then press the [F/W] key. For example, to recall memory channel #14, press [1] [4] [F/W]. You may also recall the Memory Channel #000 and Programmable Memory channels ("L01/ U01" through "L50/U50.") using the following numbers: Memory Channel #000 = "1000," Programmable Memory channels #L1 = "1001," U1 = "1002," L50 = "1099," and U50 = "1100." HOME CHANNEL MEMORY A special one-touch "HOME" channel is available for each of operating bands, to allow quick recall of a favorite operating frequency on each band. Home Channel storage is simple to accomplish: 1. Change the setting of Set Mode Item 35: REV/HM from "REV" to "HOME," if it is not already set to this option (see page 75). 2. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it. 3. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second. 4. While the memory channel number is blinking, just press the [HM/RV] key. The frequency and other data (if any) will now be stored in the special HOME channel register. DEFAULT HOME CHANNELS BAND FREQUENCY 5. You may repeat this process on the other operating bands. 144 MHz Band 146.520 MHz 6. To recall the HOME channel, 250 MHz Band 250.000 MHz press the [HM/RV] key momen350 MHz Band 350.000 MHz 430 MHz Band 446.000 MHz tarily while operating either in the 850 MHz Band 850.000 MHz VFO or MR mode. The UHF HOME channel is the one used during "Emergency channel operation." See page 46 for details regarding this feature. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 29 MEMORY MODE LABELING MEMORIES You may wish to append an alpha-numeric "Tag" (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel's use (such as a club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Set Mode. 1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label. 2. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 28: NM WRT. 4. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to display the previously stored label (if any). 5. Press the [F/W] key again to clear any previous label. 6. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the desired label. 7. Press the [F/W] key to move to the next character. 8. If you make a mistake, press the [ (MHz)] key to back-space the cursor, then re-enter the correct letter, number, or symbol. 9. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program the remaining letters, numbers, or symbols of the desired label. A total of six characters may be used in the creation of a label. 10. When you have programmed a label which is under 6 characters, press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second to confirm the label (if the label is exactly 6 characters in length, you do not need to press and hold in [F/W]). 11. When you have completed the creation of the label, press the PTT key to save the label and exit. To display the alpha-numeric "Tag" (label): 1. Set the FT-60R to the "MR" (Memory Recall) mode, and recall the memory channel on which you wish to display its label. 2. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item labeled 27: NAME. 4. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item's setting. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to "ALPHA" (thus enabling the alpha-numeric display). 6. Press the PTT key to save the new setting and activate the alpha-numeric Tag. 30 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL MEMORY MODE LABELING MEMORIES To disable the alpha-numeric Tag (enabling the frequency display), just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select "FREQ" in step 5 above. You may set up some memory channels to have their frequencies displayed, while others may be set to have their Name Tag displayed; the selection within Set Mode Item 27 is not applied to all memory channels at once (just the channel on which you currently are operating). MEMORY OFFSET TUNING Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel, as though you were in the "VFO" mode. 1. With the FT-60R in the "MR" (Memory Recall) mode, select the desired memory channel. 2. Press the [BAND(BAND DN)] key momentarily to activate the "Memory Tuning" feature. The Memory Channel number will be replaced by "tun." And if you have an alpha-numeric Tag displayed on the memory channel, the display will automatically revert to display of the operating frequency, so you can navigate without having to enter the Menu to change the display configuration. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob, as desired, to tune to a new frequency. The synthesizer steps selected for VFO operation on the current band will be the steps used during Memory Tuning. 4. If you wish to return to the original memory frequency, just press the [BAND(BAND DN)] key momentarily. The display will revert to display of the alpha-numeric Tag (if any) that may have originally appeared on the LCD. 5. If you wish to store a new frequency set during Memory Tuning, just press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second, per normal memory storage procedure. The microprocessor will automatically set itself to the next-available clear memory location, and you then press [F/W] again to lock in the new frequency. 1) If you want to replace the original memory contents with those of the new frequency, be sure to rotate the DIAL knob to the original memory channel number! 2) Any required CTCSS/DCS changes, or repeater offset modifications, must be done before storing the data into the new (or original) memory channel location. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 31 MEMORY MODE DELETING MEMORIES You may desire to delete the memories (except the Memory Channel "1" and Home Channel). The procedure for deleting a channel is quite simple. 1. Press the [V/M(PRI)] key, if needed, to enter the MR mode. 2. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the memory channel to be "deleted." 3. Press the [HM/RV] key momentarily. The display will revert to memory channel #1. The previously-selected memory will be deleted. Important Notice! Once deleted, the channel data cannot be recovered! MOVING MEMORY DATA TO THE VFO Data stored on memory channels can easily be moved to the VFO, if you like. 1. Select the memory channel containing the frequency data to be moved to the VFO. 2. Press the [BAND(BAND DN)] key momentarily to activate the "Memory Tune" feature temporarily, then press and hold in the [BAND(BAND DN)] key for one second. The data will now have been copied to the VFO, although the original memory contents will remain intact on the previously-stored channel. If a Split Frequency Memory channel was transferred, the TX frequency will be ignored (you will be set up for Simplex operation on the Receive frequency). 32 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL MEMORY MODE MEMORY BANK OPERATION The large number of memories available in the FT-60R could be difficult to utilize without some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the FT-60R includes provision for dividing the memories into as many as ten Memory Groups, so you can categorize the memories in a manner convenient to you. You may enter and exit the "Memory Group" mode by a single press of the [BAND(BAND DN)] key, as we shall see below. Assigning Memories to a Memory Bank 1. Recall the memory channel to be assigned to a Memory Bank. 2. Press and hold in the [BAND(BAND DN)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the Memory Bank number you want as the Memory Bank for this channel ("BANK 1" ~ "BANK10"). 3. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second to copy the memory channel data into the Memory Bank. Memory Channel 1 ) Yo u m a y a s s i g n o n e memory channel into several Memory Banks. 2) The PMS memory channels (L1/U1 through L50/U50) may not be assigned to a Memory Bank. CH 000 CH 001 CH 002 CH 003 CH 004 CH 005 CH 006 145.000 MHz 145.500 MHz 435.000 MHz 435.500 MHz 145.800 MHz 436.000 MHz 128.800 MHz Memory Bank "1" Memory Bank "2" 144 MHz Amateur Band Channels 430 MHz Amateur Band Channels Memory Bank "3" Memory Bank "4" Club Channels All Amateur Band Channels CH 997 145.620 MHz CH 998 436.780 MHz CH 999 128.600 MHz Memory Bank "5" Air Band Channels Memory Bank Recall 1. Press the [V/M(PRI)] key, if needed, to enter the Memory mode. 2. Press and hold in the [BAND(BAND DN)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Memory Bank ("BANK 1" through "BANK10"). 3. Press the [V/M(PRI)] key momentarily; now, as you rotate the DIAL knob to select memories, you will observe that you can only select memory channels in the current memory bank. The " " indication will appear at the left side of the frequency display while operating within a Memory Bank. 4. To change to another Memory Bank, press and hold in the [BAND(BAND DN)] key, rotate the DIAL knob to select the new Memory Bank, then press the [V/M(PRI)] key momentarily. 5. To exit from Memory Bank operation, select "NOBANK" in step 4 above. You are now in the "standard" Memory Recall mode, without utilization of the Memory Banks. The memories stored in the various Banks will remain in those banks, however; you do not need to store them again. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 33 MEMORY MODE MEMORY ONLY MODE Once memory channel programming has been completed, you may place the radio in a "Memory Only" mode, whereby VFO operation is impossible. This may be particularly useful during public-service events, where a number of operators may be using the radio for first time, and ultimate simplicity of channel selection is desired. To place the radio into the Memory Only mode: 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the MONI switch (just below the PTT switch) while turning the radio on. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the "F5 M-ONLY" option, then press the [F/W] key. To return to normal operation, repeat the above power-on procedure. WEATHER BROADCAST CHANNELS (U. S. VERSION) The VHF Weather Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank has been pre-programmed at the factory, for quick selection of NOAA weather information stations. 1. Press and hold in the [1(SQ TYP)] key for one second to recall the Weather Broadcast Memory Bank. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Weather Broadcast channel. 3. If you wish to scan this bank to search for louder stations, just press the PTT switch. When the scanner pauses on a station, press the CH FREQUENCY CH FREQUENCY PTT key once to halt the scan, or press it twice 01 162.550 MHz 06 162.500 MHz 02 165.400 MHz 07 165.525 MHz to restart the scan. 03 162.475 MHz 08 161.650 MHz 4. To exit to normal operation, press the [V/M(PRI)] 04 162.425 MHz 09 161.775 MHz key, or press and hold in the [1(SQ TYP)] key 05 162.450 MHz 10 163.275 MHz again. Severe Weather Alert In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as severe thunderstorms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. See page 39 for details regarding activation of this mode. 34 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL SCANNING The FT-60R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, or a portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like. Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin, take a moment to select the way in which you would like the scanner to resume scanning after it halts on a signal. Setting the Scan-Resume Technique Three options for the Scan-Resume mode are available: BUSY: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. Two seconds after the carrier has dropped because the other station(s) ceased transmission, the scanner will resume. In the case of constant-carrier signals like Weather Station broadcasts, the scanner will likely remain on this frequency indefinitely. HOLD: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. It will not restart automatically; you must manually re-initiate scanning if you wish to resume. TIME: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters, and will hold there for five seconds. If you do not take action to disable the scanner within that time period, the scanner will resume even if the stations are still active. To set the Scan-Resume mode: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 35: RESUME. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired scan-resume mode. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. The default condition for this Set Mode Item is "BUSY." VFO SCANNING The FT-60R provides two VFO scanning functions: "Manual VFO Scanning" and "Programmed VFO Scanning." Manual VFO Scan 1. Select the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M(PRI)] key, if necessary. 2. Press and hold in either the [ (MHz)] or [ (MHz)] key for one second to initiate upward or downward scanning, respectively. 3. If and when the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will halt temporarily; the decimal point of the frequency display will blink during this "Pause" condition. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 35 SCANNING VFO SCANNING 4. The scanner will then resume according to the Scan-Resume mode selected in the previous section. 5. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or [V/M(PRI)] key. Programmed VFO Scan 1. Select the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M(PRI)] key, if necessary. 2. Press and hold in the [BAND(BAND DN)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the bandwidth for the Programmed VFO scanner. Available selections are ±1 MHz, ±2 MHz, ±5 MHz, ALL, PMSX, and BAND. ALL: The scanner will sweep all frequencies. PMS-X: The scanner will sweep frequencies within the currently-selected PMS frequency pair. See page 40 for details. BAND: The scanner will sweep frequencies only on the current band. 3. Press the [BAND(BAND DN)] key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 4. Press and hold in the [V/M(PRI)] key for one second to start scanning. 5. If and when the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will halt temporarily; the decimal point of the frequency display will blink during this "Pause" condition. 6. The scanner will then resume according to the Scan-Resume mode selected in the previous section. 7. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or [V/M(PRI)] key. 1) When you start the Programmed VFO Scanner, the FT-60R will be changing frequency in the upward direction. If you want to change direction of the scan while it is underway, rotate the DIAL knob one click in the opposite direction (in this case, one click counter-clockwise). You'll see the scanner turn around and change frequency downward! 2) You may change the scanner's method of operation so that the VFO frequency will jump to the low band edge of the next band when the VFO frequency reaches the high edge of the current band (or vice versa). See page 78 regarding Set Mode Item 54: VFO .BND. 36 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL SCANNING MEMORY SCANNING Memory scanning is similarly easy to initiate: 1. Select the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M(PRI)] key, if necessary. 2. Press and hold in either the [ (MHz)] or [ (MHz)] key for one second to initiate upward or downward scanning, respectively. 3. If and when the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will halt temporarily; the decimal point of the frequency display will blink during this "Pause" condition. 4. The scanner will then resume according to the Scan-Resume mode selected in the previous section. 5. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or [V/M(PRI)] key. How to Skip (Omit) a Channel during Memory Scan Operation As mentioned previously, some continuous-carrier stations like a Weather Broadcast station will seriously impede scanner operation if you are using the "Carrier Drop" ScanResume mode, as the incoming signal will not pause long enough for the transceiver to resume scanning. Such channels may be "Skipped" during scanning, if you like: Recall the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 46: SKIP. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select "SKIP." The current Memory Channel will now be ignored during scanning. The "ONLY" selection is used for "Preferential Memory Scan," described in the next section. 6. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the setting and exit to normal operation. When you recall the "skipped" memory channel manually, a small " " icon will appear at the left of the memory channel number, indicating it is to be ignored during scanning. To re-institute a channel into the scanning loop, select "OFF" in step 5 above (the "Skipped" channel will, of course, still be accessible via manual channel selection methods using the DIAL knob in the MR mode, whether or not it is locked out of the scanning loop). In the factory default configuration, you may recall Set Mode Item 46: SKIP by pressing [F/W] [8(P2)]. 1. 2. 3. 4. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 37 SCANNING MEMORY SCANNING Preferential Memory Scan The FT-60R also allows you to set up a "Preferential Scan List" of channels which you can "flag" within the memory system. These channels are designated by a blinking " " icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List. When you initiate memory scanning, beginning on a channel with the blinking " " icon appended, only those channels bearing the blinking " " icon will be scanned. If you initiate scanning on a channel which does not have the blinking " " icon appended, you will scan all channels including those with the blinking " " icon appended. Here is the procedure for setting up and using the Preferential Scan List: 1. Recall the Memory Channel which you wish to add to the Preferential Scan List. 2. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 46: SKIP. 4. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select "ONLY." 6. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the settings and exit to normal operation. 7. To remove a channel from the Preferential Scan List, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select "OFF" in step 5 above. In the factory default configuration, you may recall Set Mode Item 46: SKIP by pressing [F/W] [8(P2)]. To initiate Preferential Memory Scan: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 43: SCN MD. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select "ONLY." 5. Press the PTT key to save the settings and exit to normal operation. 6. Now, press and hold in either the [ (MHz)] or [ (MHz)] key for one second to initiate the Preferential Memory Scan. Only the channels which have the blinking " " icon appended to the channel number will be scanned. 7. To cancel the Preferential Memory Scan, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select "MEM" in step 4 above 38 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL SCANNING MEMORY SCANNING Memory Bank Scan When the Memory Bank feature is engaged, the scanner sweeps only memory channels in the current Memory Bank. However, if the Memory Bank Link Scan feature is enabled, you may sweep the memory channels in several Memory Banks which you have selected. To enable the Memory Bank Link Scan feature: 1. Set the radio to the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M(PRI)] key, if necessary. 2. Press and hold in the [BAND(BAND DN)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the first Memory Bank ("BANK 1" ~ "BANK10") you wish to sweep using Memory Bank Link Scan. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily. The current Memory Bank will now be swept during Memory Bank Scan. A "decimal point" will be appended between the "N" and "K" of the Memory Bank number indication (such as BAN.K 2). 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above, to append the "decimal point" to any other Memory Banks you wish to sweep. 5. Now, press and hold in the [V/M(PRI)] key for one second to initiate the Memory Bank Link Scan. 6. To remove a Memory Bank from the Memory Bank Link Scan, repeat steps 2 and 3 above, to delete the "decimal point" from the Memory Bank number indication. WEATHER ALERT SCAN This feature allows you to check the Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for the presence of the NOAA Alert Tone while operating using VFO scan or Memory channel scan. When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the FT-60R will check the Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for activity every five seconds while scanning. If you watch the display carefully, you'll observe the scanner periodically shifting to the Weather Broadcast bank, scanning the Weather channels quickly in search of the Alert Tone, after which regular scanning will resume for another five seconds. To enable the Weather Alert Scan feature: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 56: WX ALT. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select "ALT. ON." 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the setting and exit to normal operation. 6. To disable the Weather Alert Scan feature, select "ALT.OFF" in step 4 above. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 39 SCANNING WEATHER ALERT SCAN 1) When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the Scan-Resume mode is fixed to "TIME." 2) If you are just scanning the Weather Broadcast Channels, the FT-60R's receiver will remain muted indefinitely unless the Alert Tone is received. This yields a long period of monitoring time, as no power will be consumed via audio output while scanning for the Alert Tone is in progress. PROGRAMMABLE (BAND LIMIT) MEMORY SCAN (PMS) This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VFO operation. For example, you might wish to set up a limit (in North America) of 144.300 MHz to 148.000 MHz so as to prevent encroachment into the SSB/CW "Weak Signal" portion of the band below 144.300 MHz. Here's how to do this: 1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M(PRI)] key, if necessary. 2. Using the techniques learned earlier, store (per the above concept) 144.300 MHz into Memory Channel #L01 (the "L" designates the Lower sub-band limit). 3. Likewise, store 148.000 MHz into Memory Channel #U01 (the "U" designates the Upper sub-band limit). 4. Confirm the radio is in the VFO mode, press and hold in the [BAND(BAND DN)] key for one second, and rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired PMS frequency pair (PMSxx), then press the [BAND(BAND DN)] key. 5. Now, press and hold in the [V/M(PRI)] key for one second to initiate the Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan; the Memory Channel number will be replaced by "Pxx." Scanning and tuning will now be limited within the just-programmed range. 6. 50 pairs of Band Limit memories, labeled L01/U01 through L50/U50 are available. You therefore can set upper and lower operation limits in multiple segments on a number of bands, if you like. 40 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL SCANNING "PRIORITY CHANNEL" SCANNING (DUAL WATCH) The FT-60R's scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows you to operate on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a user-defined Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Memory Channel which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance with the Scan-Resume mode set via Set Mode Item 35: RESUME. See page 35. Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation: VFO Priority 1. Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the "Priority" frequency. 2. Now, set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M(PRI)] key. 3. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [V/M(PRI)] key to activate the VFO Priority mode. The display will remain on the VFO frequency, but every five seconds the radio will check the Priority Channel (memory channel) for activity. 4. Press [F/W] [V/M(PRI)] again to disable the VFO Priority mode. Memory Channel Priority 1. Store the frequency you wish to be the "Priority" Channel into memory channel "1." 2. Now, set the radio for operation on another memory channel. 3. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [V/M(PRI)] key to activate the Memory Priority mode. The display will remain on the current memory channel frequency, but every five seconds the radio will check the Priority Channel (memory channel "1") for activity. 4. Press [F/W] [V/M(PRI)] again to disable the Memory Priority mode. When the Memory Bank feature is activated, the FT-60R will check the lowest memory channel in the current Memory Bank as the priority channel. HOME Channel Priority 1. Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the "Priority" frequency. 2. Now set the radio for operation on a HOME channel by pressing the [F/W] key followed by [HM/RV]. 3. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [V/M(PRI)]key to activate the HOME Priority mode. The display will remain on the HOME channel frequency, but every five seconds the radio will check the Priority Channel (memory channel) for activity. 4. Press [F/W] [V/M(PRI)] again to disable the HOME Priority mode. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 41 SCANNING "PRIORITY CHANNEL" SCANNING (DUAL WATCH) WX Channel Priority 1. Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the "Priority" frequency. 2. Now, set the radio for operation on a WX channel by pressing and holding in the [1(SQ TYP)] key for one second. 3. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [V/M(PRI)] key to activate the WX Priority mode. The display will remain on the WX channel frequency, but every five seconds the radio will check the Priority Channel (memory channel) for activity. 4. Press [F/W] [V/M(PRI)] again to disable the WX Priority mode. Priority Revert Mode During Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available which will allow you to move to the Priority channel instantly, without waiting for activity to appear on the Priority channel. When this feature is enabled, and Priority monitoring is engaged, just press the PTT switch; operation will instantly revert to the Priority channel. To enable the Priority Revert operation: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 39: PRI.RVT. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to "RVT. ON." 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the setting and exit to normal operation. 6. To disable the Priority Revert operation, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select "RVT.OFF" in step 4 above. 42 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL SCANNING AUTOMATIC LAMP ILLUMINATION ON SCAN STOP The FT-60R will automatically illuminate the LCD/Keypad Lamp whenever the scanner stops on a signal; this allows you to see the frequency of the incoming signal better at night. Note that this will, of course, increase the battery consumption, so be sure to switch it off during the day (the default condition for this feature is "ON"). The procedure for disabling the Scan Lamp is: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 44: SCN.LMP. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to "OFF." 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the setting and exit to normal operation. BAND EDGE BEEPER The FT-60R will automatically "beep" when a band edge is encountered during scanning (either in standard VFO scanning or during PMS operation). You may also enable this feature (band edge beeper) to operate when the frequency reaches the band edge while tuning using the DIAL knob. The procedure for enabling the Band-Edge Beeper is: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 19: EDG.BEP. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to "BEP. ON." 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the setting and exit to normal operation. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 43 EPCS (ENHANCED PAGING & CODE SQUELCH) The FT-60R includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and a dedicated microprocessor providing paging and selective calling feature. This allows you to place a call to a specific station (Paging), and to receive calls of your choice directed only to you (Code Squelch). The paging and code squelch systems use two pairs of (alternately switched) CTCSS tones which are stored in the pager memories. Basically, your receiver remains silent until it receives the CTCSS tone pair that matches those stored in the Receiving Pager Memory. The squelch then opens so the caller is heard, and the paging ringer immediately sounds, if activated. When you close the PTT switch to transmit, the CTCSS tone pair which is stored in the Transmitting Pager Memory will be transmitted automatically. On the paged radio, the squelch will close automatically after the incoming page ends. Meanwhile, on the paging radio, the Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch system will be disabled after the PTT switch is released after the paging transmission. You may re-activate the Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch system again using Set Mode Item 29: PAGER, if desired. Storing the CTCSS Tone Pairs for EPCS Operation 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 31: PAG.CDR for the Receiving CTCSS Tone Pair or Set Mode Item 32: PAG.CDT for the Transmitting CTCSS Tone Pair. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the CTCSS Tone number which corresponds tothe first tone of the CTCSS Tone Pair. 5. Press the [ (MHz)] or [ (MHz)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to set the CTCSS Tone number which corresponds to the second tone of the CTCSS Tone Pair. 6. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. CTCSS TONE NUMBER T h e F T- 6 0 R does not recognize the order of the 1st tone and the 2nd tone. In other words, for example, the FT-60R considers both CTCSS pairs "10, 35" and "35, 10" to be identical. No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Hz No. Hz No. Hz No. Hz No. Hz 67.0 11 94.8 21 131.8 31 171.3 41 203.5 69.3 12 97.4 22 136.5 32 173.8 42 206.5 71.9 13 100.0 23 141.3 33 177.3 43 210.7 74.4 14 103.5 24 146.2 34 179.9 44 218.1 77.0 15 107.2 25 151.4 35 183.5 45 225.7 79.7 16 110.9 26 156.7 36 186.2 46 229.1 82.5 17 114.8 27 159.8 37 189.9 47 233.6 85.4 18 118.8 28 162.2 38 192.8 48 241.8 88.5 19 123.0 29 165.5 39 196.6 49 250.3 91.5 20 127.3 30 167.9 40 199.5 50 254.1 44 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL EPCS (ENHANCED PAGING & CODE SQUELCH) Activating the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 29: PAGER. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select PAG. ON. 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and activate the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch. 6. To disable the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select "PAG.OFF" in step 4 above. 1) In the factory default configuration, you may recall Set Mode Item 29: PAGER by pressing [F/W] [7(P1)]. 2) During Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch operation, you may set up the FT-60R such that a ringing "bell" sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in, as described previously. See page 25 for details. Paging Answer Back When you press the PTT switch to respond to a page call, the FT-60R transmits the same CTCSS tone pair. This tone pair will open the Code Squelch of the calling station. If you prefer, you can have the FT-60R respond to page calls automatically ("transpond"). To enable this feature: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 30: PAG.ABK. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select ABK. ON. 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. The Paging Answer Back feature constitutes a form of "remote control" operation that may be restricted to certain frequencies. U.S. users should confirm the current status of §97.201(b) of the FCC's rules governing the Amateur service before utilizing this feature on the 144 MHz band. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 45 EMERGENCY FEATURE EMERGENCY CHANNEL OPERATION The FT-60R includes an "Emergency" feature which may be useful if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver's UHF "Home" channel. See page 29 for details on setting the Home channel. The "Emergency" feature is activated by pressing and holding in the [4(RPT)] key for one second. When this is done, (A) the radio is placed on the UHF amateur band Home channel, (B) it emits a loud "Alarm" sound (the volume is controlled by the VOL knob), (C) it flashes the LCD/keypad lamp, (D) if you press the PTT switch, you will disable the Emergency feature temporarily; you can then transmit on the UHF Home channel, and (E) two seconds after the PTT release, the Emergency feature will resume. To disable the "Emergency" feature, press the [F/W] key momentarily or turn the radio off by rotating the VOL knob fully counter-clockwise into the click-stop position. Use this feature if you are out for a walk and want a quick way of alerting a family member as to a dangerous situation. The alarm sound may discourage an attacker and allow you to escape. 1) Be sure to arrange with a friend or family member to be monitoring on the same frequency, as there will be no identification sent via the Emergency alarm sound. And do not transmit the alarm tone except in a true emergency! 2) The "Emergency" feature may be changed to another function via Set Mode Item 19: EMG S; see page 72 for details. 3) If you place the radio in the "VHF Only" mode (see page 62 for details), the radio will transmit on the VHF Home channel when you press the PTT switch. EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC ID (EAI) FEATURE The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) feature can be used for searching for persons who are incapacitated in disasters like earthquakes, especially search-and-rescue personnel who may have become injured in a debris field. In such cases, if another searcher sends out a unique command (CTCSS tone pair), the radio of the incapacitated party, who may not be able to speak or even press the PTT switch, will automatically cause the injured party's radio to transmit, so others may perform direction-finding and effect a rescue. The callsign of the incapacitated person will also be transmitted, to assist the rescue team. If an emergency group is working in a dangerous area, all members should engage the EAI feature on their transceiver, so that others can provide assistance to a fallen team member, if necessary. The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature has two operating modes: (1) Interval mode and (2) Continuous mode. 46 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL EMERGENCY FEATURE EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC ID (EAI) FEATURE In the Interval mode, when the FT-60R receives the CTCSS tone pair which is stored in the Receiving Pager Code Memory (configured via Set Mode Item 31: PAG.CDR) on the frequency which is stored in Memory Channel "000," the radio will automatically transmit a brief (0.5 second) beep tone every 2.5 seconds until the EAI timer expiration at the power level stored in that memory channel; it is NOT necessary for the incapacitated person to press the PTT switch. Furthermore, if your call sign is stored in the radio by Set Mode Item 11: CW WRI, the radio will transmit your callsign on the air when this feature is first engaged by the remote page, and every 10 minutes thereafter. In the Continuous mode, when the FT-60R receives the CTCSS tone pair which is stored in the Receiving Pager Code Memory (configured via Set Mode Item 31: PAG.CDR) on the frequency which is stored in Memory Channel "000," the radio will automatically transmit continuously, until the EAI timer expiration, at the power level stored in that memory channel; it is NOT necessary for the incapacitated person to press the PTT switch. Furthermore, if your call sign is stored in the radio by Set Mode Item 11: CW WRI, the radio will transmit your callsign on the air when this feature is first engaged by the remote page, and every 10 minutes thereater. The "callsign" ID can be changed to any desired sequence of characters, such as a name. After sending the callsign or name, the radio will repeatedly transmit three tones for a userdefined period of time (between 1 and 30 minutes). The callsign or name will be transmitted every 10 minutes. The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature requires that you (1) store the CTCSS Tone Pair into the Receiving Pager Memory (see page 44 for procedure), and (2) store the desired UHF coordination frequency into Memory Channel "000" (see page 28 for procedure). To enable this feature: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 18: EAI. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired EAI mode (Interval EAI or Continuous EAI) and its transmit time (1-10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 50 minutes) or OFF. 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 6. To disable the Emergency Automatic ID feature, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select "OFF" in step 4 above. When the Emergency Automatic ID feature is activated, the " " icon will blink in the LCD. FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL 47 SMART SEARCH OPERATION The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to where activity is encountered by your radio. When Smart Search is engaged, the transceiver will search above and below your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stopping on them even momentarily); these frequencies are stored into a special Smart Search memory bank, consisting of 31 memories (15 above the current frequency, 15 below the current frequency, plus the current frequency itself). Two basic operating modes for Smart Search are available: SINGLE: In this mode, the transceiver will sweep the current band once in each direction starting on the current frequency. All channels where activity is present will be loaded into the Smart Search memories; whether or not all 31 memories are filled, the search will stop after one sweep in each direction. CONT: In this mode, the transceiver will make one pass in each direction as with OneShot searching; if all 31 channels are not filled after the first sweep, however, the radio will continue sweeping until they are all filled. Setting the Smart Search Mode 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 42: S SRCH. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Smart Search mode (see above). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation. Storing Smart Search Memories 1. Set the radio to the VFO mode. Be sure that you have the Squelch adjusted properly (so that band noise is quieted). 2. Press and hold in the [3(TX PO)] key for one second to begin the Smart Search scanning. 3. As active channels are detected, you will observe the number of "loaded" channels increasing in the regular memory channel window. 4. Depending on the mode you set for Smart Search operation ("SINGLE" or "CONT"), the Smart Search scan will eventually terminate, and the LCD will revert to Smart Search Memory Channel "C." 5. To recall the Smart Search memories, rotate the DIAL knob to choose from among the frequencies stored by Smart Search. 6. To return to normal operation, press the [V/M(PRI)] key. Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time. You don't need to spend hours looking up repeater frequencies from a reference guidebook. . .just ask your FT-60R where the action is! 48 FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL