OPERATING MANUAL FT-250R VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. VERTEX STANDARD YAESU UK LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. 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 VERTEX STANDARD (AUSTRALIA) PTY., LTD. Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia Contents Introduction .......................................... 1 Controls & Connectors ........................ 2 Accessories & Options .......................... 3 Basic Operation .................................... 4 Battery Pack Installation and Removal ...... 4 Battery Charging ......................................... 4 Antenna Installation .................................... 5 Switching Power ON and OFF ................... 6 Adjusting the Volume Level ....................... 6 Squelch Setup ............................................. 6 Transmitting ................................................ 6 Frequency Navigation ................................. 7 Changing the Transmitter Power Level ...... 7 Changing the Channel Steps ....................... 7 Repeater Operation ..................................... 8 Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) ............ 8 Manual Repeater Shift Activation .......... 8 Setting Repeater Tx Offset ..................... 9 Checking the Repeater Uplink (Input) Frequency ... 9 Keyboard Locking ...................................... 9 Memory Operation ............................. 18 Memory Storage ....................................... 18 Storing Independent Trasmit Frequencies ("Odd Splits") .... 18 Memory Recall ......................................... 18 Memory Offset Tuning ............................. 19 HOME Channel Memory ......................... 19 Labeling Memories ................................... 19 Masking Memories ................................... 20 Memory Only Mode ................................. 20 Scanning .............................................. 21 Setting the Scan Resume Technique ..... 21 To set the Scan-Resume mode .............. 21 VFO Scanning .......................................... 21 Memory Scanning ..................................... 22 How to Skip (Omit) a Channel During Memory Scan Operatin ... 22 Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS) .... 22 Automatic Lamp Illumination on Scan Stop .... 23 Band Edge Beeper .................................... 23 Smart Search Operation ............................ 23 Setting the Smart Search Mode ............ 24 Storing Smart Search Memories ........... 24 Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch) .... 24 Advanced Operation .......................... 10 VFO Split Mode ....................................... 10 Receive Battery Saver Setup .................... 10 Tx Battery Saver ....................................... 11 Keypad/LCD Illumination ........................ 11 Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature ....... 12 Checking the Battery Voltage ................... 12 Disabling the BUSY/TX LED .................. 12 Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) ............. 12 Disabling the Key pad Beeper .................. 13 Programming the Key Functions .............. 13 Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) ......... 13 Tone Calling (1750 Hz) ............................ 14 ANI Operation (Automatic Number Identification) ... 14 CTCSS Operation ..................................... 15 DCS Operation ......................................... 16 Tone Search Scanning .............................. 17 To scan for the tone in use .................... 17 CTCSS/DCS Bell Operation .................... 17 DTMF Operation ................................ 26 Manual DTMF Tone Generation .............. 26 DTMF Autodialer ..................................... 26 To send the telephone number .............. 26 ARTS Operation ................................. 27 Basic ARTS Setup and Operation ............ 27 ARTS Polling Time Options .................... 28 ARTS Alert Beep Options ........................ 28 CW Identifier Setup .................................. 28 To activate the CW identifier ................ 29 Interface of Packet TNCs ................... 30 Reset ..................................................... 30 Cloning ................................................. 31 Set Mode .............................................. 32 Specifications ...................................... 39 TRANSMISSION SWITCH Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level while pressing the PTT switch. POWER SWITCH AND VOL KNOB Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to turn the radio on and adjust the Audio Volume Level. FREQUENCY DIAL KNOB Rotate the DIAL Knob to select the operating frequency. SQL KNOB Adjusts to the point where the background noise is muted. MICROPHONE LAMP SWITCH MONITOR SWITCH (USA) T.CALL SWITCH (EXP) LOCK KEY Press and hold in the [F/L] key for one second to lock all key functions except the VOL, SQL Knobs, PTT, T.CALL, and LAMP Switchs. KEY OVERVIEW Press Key Frequency entry digit "1." Frequency entry digit "2." Frequency entry digit "3." Frequency entry digit "4." Frequency entry digit "5." Frequency entry digit "6." Press [F/L] + Key Activates the CTCSS or DCS Operation. Selects the CTCSS tone or DCS code number. Selects the desired transmit power output level. Selects the direction of the uplink frequency shift during repeater operation. Selects the CTCSS/DCS Bell ringer repetitions. Toggles the display indication between "frequency" and the channel's "Alpha/ Numeric Tag". Activates the ARTS feature. Activates the Smart Search feature. Selects the DTMF Mode. Engages the Set (Menu) Mode. Selects the Memory Scan "Skip" channel-selection mode. Frequency entry digit "7." Frequency entry digit "8." Frequency entry digit "9." Frequency entry digit "0." Sets the frequency control to the Memory Recall mode. Activates the "Memory "Tune" mode while in the Memory Recall mode. Sets frequency control to the VFO mode. Toggles the VFO between "VFO A" and "VFO B" while in the VFO mode. Increasser the VFO frequency by one step or moves the memory channel to the next-highest channel. Decreases the VFO frequency by one step or moves the memory channel to the next-lowest channel. Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies while working through a repeater. Activates the "Alternate" key function. Activates the Priority (Dual Watch) function. Tunes the VFO frequency upward in 1 MHz steps. Tunes the VFO frequency downward in 1 MHz steps. Switches to the "Home" (favorite frequency) Channel. Disables the "Alternate" key function. Press & Hold Key Activates the Key Lockout feature. Introduction The FT-250R is an ultra compact FM hand-held providing up to five watts of RF power and a wealth of convenient features for the 2m amateur band. The FT-250R has rubber gasket seals around all external controls and connectors to help keep out dust and rain or spray, assuring years of reliable operation even in harsh environments. Sixteen multi-function keys provide the ultimate in programmability, with 199 freely tunable memories and two VFOs. All memories store repeater shifts or separate tx/rx frequencies, CTCSS (Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System) or DCS status. You also get one instant-recall "Home" channel memory and ten special purpose memories for limited subband tuning/scanning. Busy channel band or selective memory scanning is provided along with priority channel monitoring; 1 MHz up/down stepping; ARS (automatic repeater shift) when tuned to repeater subbands; plus a top panel rotary dial for memory and frequency selection. The keypad serves as a DTMF encoder during transmission, and up to 9 DTMF memories can store 16 digits each for quick playback of commonly used numbers. The liquid crystal display shows seven frequency digits, memory selection, CTCSS tone frequency, and includes a bargraph S/PO meter. Yaesu's power saver system can be set by the operator for optimum sampling/standby ratio, or can be turned off for packet operation. And our new APO (Automatic Power Off) system shuts off the transceiver to avoid dead batteries if you doze off or are called away unexpectedly. Operation under difficult conditions is simplified by a lamp button illuminating the display and backlit translucent keypad, diatonically assigned function-dependent keypad beeps. Please read this manual carefully to gain a full understanding of the features of the FT-250R. FT-250R OPERATING MANUAL 1 Controls & Connectors VOL/PWR Knob ANTENNA Jack LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) BUSY/TX Indicator Lamp DIAL Rotary Selector SQL Control PTT Button MIC/SP Jack Monitor (T.CALL) Button EXT DC Jack LAMP Button Speaker Microphone Keypad Battery Pack Latch Tone Encoder/Squelch Enabled Priority Channel Scanning Repeater Shift Memory Mode Memory Number or VFO Selection Digital Coded Squelch DTMF Memory Mode Memory Skip BELL Frequency Alt Key Active S- and TX Power Meter Auto Power OFF Active LOCK Feature Active LOW Power 2 FT-250R OPERATING MANUAL Accessories & Options ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE FT-250R FNB-83 Ni-MH Battery Pack (7.2 V, 1400 mAh) PA-38 AC Adapter CD-30 Desktop Charger Belt Clip Antenna Operating Manual Warranty Card AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR YOUR FT-250R FNB-83 FBA-25A PA-38 CD-30 MH-34B4B MH-37A4B VC-25 CT-27 E-DC-5B E-DC-6 CN-3 CT-44 CSC-77 7.2 V, 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack Compact Dry Cell Battery Case for 6 AA-size cells AC Adapter Desktop Charger Speaker/Microphone Earpiece/Microphone VOX Headset Cloning Cable DC Cable w/Noise Filter DC Cable; plug and wire only BNC-to-SMA Adapter Microphone Adapter Soft Case Availability of accessories may vary: some accessories are supplied as standard per local regulations and requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Yaesu dealer for additions to the above list. FT-250R OPERATING MANUAL 3 Basic Operation BATTERY PACK INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL To install the battery, hold the transceiver with your left hand, so your palm is over the speaker and your thumb is on the top of the belt clip. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the back of the radio while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a "Click." To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any protective cases. Open the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio, then slide the battery downward and out Tilt the Belt Clip Insert the Battery Pack from the radio while unfolding the Belt Clip. Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Ni-MH packs, as they could explode Close the Battery Pack Latch if accidentally short-circuited. BATTERY CHARGING If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by connecting the PA-38/CD-30 Desktop Charger. Insert the DC plug from the PA-38 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the bottom side of the CD-30 Desktop Charger, then plug the PA-38 AC Adapter into the AC line outlet. Insert the battery pack into the CD-30 Desktop Charger while aligning the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-30; refer to the illustration below for details on proper positioning of the pack. If charging with the transceiver attached, turn the transceiver off, and the antenna jack should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front. If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED indicator will glow red (Charging). A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in approximately 3 hours. When charging is completed, the red LED indicator will change to green (Fully Charged). Disconnect the pack from the CD-30 Desktop Charger, and unplug the PA38 AC Adapter from the AC line outlet. Align the slots of the battery pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-30 Desktop Charger. 4 FT-250R OPERATING MANUAL Basic Operation Important Notes! Do not connect an improper AC Adapter. Use only the supplied PA-38 AC Adapter. Do not charge an improper battery (one not specifically designed for use in the PA-38/CD-30). Disconnect the pack from the CD-30 Desktop Charger, and unplug the PA-38 AC Adapter from the AC line outlet, when charging is completed. The PA-38 AC Adapter and/or CD-30 Desktop Charger will generate a moderate amount of heat during the charging process. This is a normal condition. The PA-38/CD-30 is designed for charging only, and is not designed for operation (transmission/reception) of the transceiver. Periodically wipe the charging terminals in the nest in the charger stand, using a dry cloth, to ensure good connections between the charger and battery. Caution!! When charging a battery pack alone (not attached to the transceiver), do not allow any metal object to short the terminals on top of the pack. Do not allow any metal objects to short the terminals in th ...