FTDX9000D Operation Manual GENERAL DESCRIPTION We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your purchase of the FT DX 9000D Transceiver! The FT DX 9000D is the culmination of a four-year design project. But it also is the product of our company's fifty years of engineering, design, and manufacturing know how. As pioneers in the development of SSB, we have led the technological advances in Amateur Radio communications over the last half century. And now, with the introduction of the FT DX 9000D, we again lead the way with a no-compromise 21st-century design that will make your operating dreams come true. More importantly, it is a radio that will let your skills and experience find expression, as you harness the excitement of HF operating like you've never done before! ABOUT THIS MANUAL. . . The FT DX 9000D is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfamiliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efficiency from your FT DX 9000D, we recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your new transceiver. Before using your FT DX 9000D, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the "Before You Begin" section of this manual. CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL Please note the conventions, described below, for operational commands and texts included in this manual. (# ) ..... This refers to a switch or knob used for controlling a particular function. The name or number inside the brackets designate the name of the switch/knob, or its reference number within this manual .............. This is the name of a switch or knob. [ ] .............. This indicates one of the [F1] ~ [F8] "Soft Keys" below the TFT display. XX ........... In the texts, you may be advised to press a button momentarily, or press and hold it in for a time interval (such as two seconds). Please be sure to observe the proper procedure when pressing a button. OO ........... This indicates the pressing of a button when a "momentary" press is the only selection available. Note ......................................... This is used for a note as to a particular point of interest. Advice ..................................... This is used to amplify or expand on instructions, so as to recommend a way to gain maximum benefit from a feature or function. Example .................................. This is used to demonstrate an example of how a feature or function should work or be programmed. Quick Note / Quick Point This is used for a brief explanation of a particular aspect of operation. Terminology ........................... An explanation of a term or expression used in this manual. ABOUT THE TFT DISPLAY In the FT DX 9000 Series, a large 6.5" (800 x 480 dot) TFT is built into the FT DX 9000D version, and is optional on other versions. Please see the separate TFT Operation Manual for details regarding TFT operation. H The TFT is a precision-designed, advanced display unit. You may observe, inside the TFT panel, a black point, or a luminescent point or points; these are normal, and do not indicate a defective TFT. Please note. H If you turn on the FT DX 9000 (with the TFT) in a cold environment, or if the transceiver itself is very cold, it may require several minutes for the TFT to warm up to full brilliance of color and full illumination. This is a normal condition, and does not indicate a breakdown. H There may be times when the TFT display illumination appears not to be uniform, but this is a normal condition. This device is designed for Amateur Radio operation only. Operation on the Amateur Radio bands requires a license, in accordance with the telecommunications statutes in your country. The discussions in this manual presume that you possess the fundamental knowledge consistent with your status as a licensed Amateur Radio operator. FT DX 9000D OPERATION MANUAL Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Description ........................................... 1 About This Manual. . . ........................................................................ 1 Conventions Used in This Manual ...................................................... 1 About the TFT Display ........................................................................ 1 More Frequency Navigation Techniques .......................................... 57 ANTENNA SELECTION .................................................................. 58 Changing the Speaker Output Configuration ................................... 59 Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) .............................. 60 IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) ................................................... 61 ATT .................................................................................................... 62 RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes) ....................................................... 63 Before You Begin. . . ........................................... 4 1. Connecting AC Power ..................................................................... 4 2. Setting Your Local Time ................................................................. 4 3. Configuring Your FT DX 9000 Using the Menu ............................ 4 4. Connecting and Selecting the Microphone ..................................... 5 5. Extending the Front Feet ................................................................. 5 6. Adjusting the Main Dial Torque ..................................................... 6 7. Restarting Power after a Voltage Fluctuation .................................. 6 8. Resetting the Microprocessor .......................................................... 7 Resetting Memories (Only) .......................................................... 7 Menu Resetting ............................................................................ 7 Full Reset ...................................................................................... 7 Advanced InterferenceSuppression Features ................... 64 Using the µ-Tune Feature .................................................................. 64 Using the VRF (Variable RF Front-end Filter) ................................. 66 Interference Rejection ...................................... 67 R.FLT (Roofing Filters) ..................................................................... 67 CONT (Contour) Control Operation ................................................. 68 IF SHIFT Operation (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM Modes) ................. 69 WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT Modes) ........................ 70 Using IF Shift and Width Together ............................................ 70 IF Notch Filter Operation (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM Modes) ........ 71 Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation ....................................... 72 NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection ............................ 73 Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation ............................................... 74 IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation ..................................................... 74 Features .............................................................. 8 Accessories ...................................................... 10 Options .............................................................. 11 Installation and Interconnections .................... 12 Antenna Considerations .................................................................... 12 About Coaxial Cable ......................................................................... 12 Grounding .......................................................................................... 13 Connection of Antenna and Power Cables ........................................ 14 Connection of Microphone, Headphones and FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ............. 15 Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying Interconnections ........... 16 VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections .................................... 17 Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers .............................................. 18 Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception ................... 75 AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ........................................................ 75 SLOPED AGC Operation ........................................................... 76 Mute Feature Main (VFO-A) Band ................................................. 77 Audio Limiter (AFL) Feature ............................................................ 77 Adjacent Channel Monitor (ACM) CW Mode Only ...................... 78 Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams ................... 19 Front Panel Controls ........................................ 20 Rear Panel ......................................................... 36 Frequency Display ............................................ 39 TFT Feature/Control Details ............................. 40 FH-2 Operation ................................................. 41 Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands ......... 42 Operation ........................................................................................... 43 Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band (U.S. version only) .............. 45 CLAR (Clarifier) Operation on Main (VFO-A) ................................ 46 LOCK ................................................................................................ 47 DIM ................................................................................................... 47 B-DISP OFF ...................................................................................... 47 SSB/AM Mode Transmission (Let's Look at the Transmitter. . .) .......... 80 Phantom Voltage for Condenser Microphones ................................. 81 Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ............... 82 ATU Operation .................................................................................. 82 About ATU Operation ....................................................................... 83 Lithium Battery Replacement ........................................................... 84 SSB/AM Mode Transmission ........................... 86 Using the Speech Processor - SSB, AM Mode - ............................ 86 Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth ...................................... 87 Signal Quality Enhancement Using the Parametric Microphone Equalizer ................................... 88 Low- Distortion CLASS-A Operation ............................................... 90 Voice Memory ................................................................................... 92 Convenient Transmitter Accessories .............. 94 VOX: Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control SSB/AM/FM Modes ............. 94 Using the MONITOR ........................................................................ 94 Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier (VFO-A Operation) ........... 95 Clarifier Offset Bar Indicator ..................................................... 95 Split-Frequency Operation ................................................................ 96 Quick Split Operation ................................................................ 97 Full Duplex Operation ....................................................................... 98 Convenient Features ........................................ 48 Dual Receive ..................................................................................... 48 P.BACK (Audio Playback) from Main (VFO-A) Receiver .............. 52 "MY Bands" Operation ..................................................................... 53 Band Stack Operation ....................................................................... 54 Dial Swap Configuration (AF/RF GAIN controls) ........................... 55 C.S (Custom Switch) ......................................................................... 56 Page 2 FT DX 9000D OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CW Mode Operation ....................................... 100 Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key emulation) Operation .... 100 Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ................................................ 101 Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ....................................................... 101 Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Space:Dash ) Ratio ........................ 102 Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode .............................................. 102 Memory Operation .......................................... 115 Memory Storage .............................................................................. 115 Memory Channel Recall .................................................................. 115 Checking a Memory Channel's Status ..................................... 116 Erasing Memory Channel Data ....................................................... 116 Moving Memory Data to the Main (VFO-A) Band ........................ 117 Memory Tune Operation ....................................................... ...