Yaesu FT-DX3000 Owner's Manual

HF/50 MHz Transceiver
FT DX 3000
Operating Manual
About This Manual . . .
The FTDX3000 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 FTDX3000, 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 FTDX3000, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You Begin” section of this manual.
General Description
Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur
transceiver! If this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equipment
is already the backbone of your station, rest assured
your transceiver will provide many hours of operating
pleasure for years to come.
The FTDX3000 is an elite-class HF transceiver providing exceptional performance both on transmit and receive. The FTDX3000 is designed for the most competitive operating situations, whether you primarily operate
in contest, DX, or digital-mode environments.
Built on the foundation of the popular FTDX9000 transceiver, and carrying on the proud tradition of the FT1000 series, the FTDX3000 provides up to 100 Watts
of power output on SSB, CW, and FM (25 Watts AM
carrier). Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is utilized
throughout the design, providing leading-edge transmitter and receiver performance.
For exceptional protection from strong signal interference, the optional RF µTuning Kits may be connected
via the rear panel. The RF µTuning Kits provide extraordinarily sharp selectivity and protect your receiver from
close-in interference on a crowded band.
In the front end, you may select one of two RF preamplifiers, or IPO (Intercept Point Optimization), providing
direct feed to the first mixer. Three levels of RF attenuation are available in 6-dB steps.
The FTDX3000 receiver utilizes DSP filtering, incorporating many of the features of the FTDX9000, such as:
Variable Bandwidth, IF Shift, and Passband Contour
tuning. Also provided are Digital Noise Reduction, Digital Auto-Notch Filtering and a manually tuned IF Notch
filter.
On the transmit side, the Yaesu exclusive Three-Band
Parametric Microphone Equalizer allows precise and
flexible adjustment of the waveform created by your
voice and microphone. The audio Amplitude, Center
Frequency, and Bandwidth are adjusted separately for
the low, mid-range, and high-frequency audio spectrum.
The transmitted bandwidth may also be adjusted.
Frequency setup is straightforward on the FTDX3000.
Enter frequency directly for both VFO-A and VFO-B.
Separate keys are available for band selection. Each
band key provides three separate VFO settings for three
different parts of each band. You may create three independent VFO settings of frequency, mode, and filter for
each band.
In addition, 99 memories are provided to store: Frequency, Mode, IF filter selection, Clarifier offset, and Scanskip status. What’s more, five quick-recall (“QMB”)
memories can instantly store operational settings at the
push of a button.
The built-in antenna tuner includes 100 memories that
automatically store antenna matching settings for rapid,
later automatic recall.
Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with
the FTDX3000, thanks to the dedicated RTTY/PSK connection jack on the rear panel. Optimization of the filter
passband, DSP settings, carrier insertion point, and display offset for digital modes, is possible via the Menu
programming system.
Advanced technology is only part of the FT DX3000
story. Yaesu stands behind our products with a worldwide network of dealers and service centers. We greatly
appreciate your investment in the FTDX3000, and we
look forward to helping you get the most enjoyment
from your new transceiver. Please feel free to contact
your nearest dealer, or one of Yaesu’s national headquarters offices, for technical advice, interfacing assistance,
or accessory recommendation. Watch Yaesu U.S.A.’s
Home Page for late-breaking information about Standard Horizon and Yaesu products: http://www.yaesu.
com.
Please read this manual thoroughly, to gain maximum
understanding of the full capability of the FTDX3000.
We thank you again for your purchase!
Advanced features include: Direct Keyboard Frequency
Entry and Band Change, Speech Processor, IF Monitor
for Voice modes, CW Pitch control, CW Spot switch,
Full CW QSK, CW Message Memory, adjustable IF
Noise Blanker, and all mode Squelch. Three TX/RX
antenna ports are provided on the rear panel. Two key
jacks are provided (one on the front and one on the rear
panel). The key jacks may be configured independently
for paddle input, connection to a straight key, or computer-driven keying interface.
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Table of Contents
General Description...................................................... 1
Accessories & Options.................................................. 4
Supplied Accessories................................................. 4
Available Options...................................................... 5
Before You Begin........................................................... 6
Extending the Front Feet........................................... 6
Adjusting the Main Tuning Dial Torque................... 6
Resetting the Microprocessor.................................... 7
Resetting Memories (Only)................................. 7
Menu Resetting.................................................... 7
Full Reset............................................................. 7
Installation and Interconnections................................ 8
Antenna Considerations............................................ 8
About Coaxial Cable................................................. 8
Grounding.................................................................. 9
Connection of Antenna and Power Cables.............. 10
Connection of Microphone and Headphone............ 11
Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying
Interconnections...................................................... 12
VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections........... 13
Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers.................... 14
Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams.............................. 15
Front Panel Controls & Switches.............................. 16
Display Indications..................................................... 26
Rear Panel.................................................................... 29
FH-2 Switches.............................................................. 31
Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands....... 32
Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band
(U.S and U.K. version only).................................... 35
CLAR (Clarifier) Operation.................................... 36
LOCK...................................................................... 37
DIMMER................................................................ 37
Convenience Features................................................. 38
Using the VFO-B.................................................... 38
Band Stack Operation.............................................. 39
C.S (Custom Switch)............................................... 39
Scope....................................................................... 40
Rotator Control Functions....................................... 42
More Frequency Navigation Techniques................ 43
Keybord Frequency Entry................................. 43
Using the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob....................... 43
Using the UP/DWN switches of
The supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone........ 43
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Interference Rejection................................................ 44
P.BACK (Audio Playback) from
VFO-A Receiver........... 44
Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram).... 45
ATT.......................................................................... 46
µ-Tune Filter........................................................... 47
IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)......................... 49
R.FLT (Roofing Filters)........................................... 50
IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation........................... 51
CONTOUR Control Operation............................... 52
IF SHIFT Operation................................................ 53
WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning..................... 54
Using IF Shift and Width Together.................... 54
NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection .55
IF Notch Filter Operation........................................ 56
Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation..................... 57
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation............. 57
RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes)............................. 58
Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception....... 59
Audio Pitch Control................................................ 59
Mute Feature........................................................... 59
AGC (Automatic Gain Control).............................. 60
SSB/AM Mode Transmission..................................... 62
Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner......................... 64
ATU Operation........................................................ 64
About ATU Operation............................................. 65
Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality.......................... 66
Parametric Microphone Equalizer........................... 66
Using the Speech Processor.................................... 68
Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth............ 69
Transmitter Convenience Features........................... 70
Voice Memory......................................................... 70
Voice Memory Operation from the
FH-2 Remote Control Keypad.......... 70
VOX (Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control) ............ 72
MONITOR.............................................................. 73
Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier................... 74
Split-Frequency Operation...................................... 75
Quick Split Operation........................................ 75
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CW Mode Operation.................................................. 76
Setup for Straight Key
(and Straight Key emulation) Operation........... 76
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer........................ 77
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation......................... 78
Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash) Ratio....... 78
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode................ 79
CW Convenience Features......................................... 80
Audio Peak Filter.................................................... 80
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating)................................... 81
Using the AUTO Zeroing System..................... 81
Using the SPOT System.................................... 81
Using CW Reverse.................................................. 82
CW Delay Time Setting.......................................... 83
CW Pitch Adjustment.............................................. 83
Contest Memory Keyer
(Using the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad) ......... 84
Message Memory.............................................. 84
TEXT Memory.................................................. 86
CW Decode............................................................. 89
FM Mode Operation................................................... 90
Basic Operation....................................................... 90
Repeater Operation.................................................. 91
Tone Squelch Operation.......................................... 92
Memory Operation..................................................... 93
Convenient Memory functions................................ 93
QMB (Quick Memory Bank).................................. 93
Standard Memory Operation................................... 94
Memory Storage................................................ 94
Memory Channel Recall.................................... 94
Labeling Memories............................................ 95
Checking Memory Channel Status.................... 95
Erasing Memory Channel Data......................... 96
Moving Memory Data to the VFO-A register... 96
Memory Tune Operation................................... 97
Memory Groups...................................................... 98
Memory Group Assignment.............................. 98
Choosing the Desired Memory Group............... 98
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Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency:
5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only)...... 99
VFO and Memory Scanning.................................... 100
VFO Scanning....................................................... 100
Memory Scan........................................................ 101
PMS (Programmable Memory Scan)...................... 102
RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation.......................... 104
RTTY Decode........................................................ 104
RTTY Text Memory.............................................. 105
Example of Connecting RTTY
Communications Device............. 105
Data (PSK) Operation.............................................. 106
PSK Decode.......................................................... 106
PSK Text Memory................................................. 107
Example of DATA Communications Device......... 107
Menu Mode................................................................ 108
Using the Menu..................................................... 108
Menu Mode Reset................................................. 108
Installation of Optional Accessories........................ 128
CW Narrow Filter (XF-127CN)............................ 128
Voice Memory Unit (DVS-6)................................ 129
FC-40 External Automatic
Antenna Tuner (for Wire Antenna)....... 130
RF µTuning Kit..................................................... 132
Specifications............................................................. 134
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Accessories & Options
Hand Microphone (MH-31B8)
1 pc
Remote Control Keypad (FH-2) 1 pc
DC Power Cord
1 pc
Spare Fuse (25A)1 pc
RCA Plug
2 pcs
Operating Manual
1 pc
Warranty Card
1 pc
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Supplied Accessories
A07890001
AAF22X001
T9025225
Q0000074
P0091365
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Accessories & Options
Available Options
Reference Microphone
Dual Element Microphone
Ultra-High-Fidelity Desktop Microphone
Desktop Microphone
Lightweight Stereo Headphone
Linear Amplifier/AC Power Supply
For 160 m Band
For 80/40 m Bands
For 30/20 m Bands
External Automatic Antenna Tuner
Voice Memory Unit
CW Narrow Filter (C/F: 9 MHz, B/W: 300 Hz)
VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Connection Cable
Antenna Rotator Connection Cable
M-1
M-100
MD-200A8X
MD-100A8X
YH-77STA
VL-1000/VP-1000
RF µTuning Kit A
RF µTuning Kit B
RF µTuning Kit C
FC-40
DVS-6
XF-127CN
CT-178
SCU-27
MD-200A8X
YH-77STA
FH-2
VL-1000/VP-1000
XF-127CN
RF µTuning Kit
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FC-40
DVS-6
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Before You Begin
Extending the Front Feet
To elevate the front panel for easy viewing, the front left and right feet on the case bottom may be extended.
 Pull the front legs outward from the bottom panel.
 Rotate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in
the extended position. Be sure the legs have locked
securely in place, because the transceiver is quite
heavy and an unlocked leg could result in damage,
should the transceiver move suddenly.
 
 
Retracting the Front Feet
 Rotate the legs clockwise, and push them inward
while continuing to rotate clockwise.
 The front feet should now be locked in the retracted
position.
 
 
Adjusting the Main Tuning Dial Torque
The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial knob may be
adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold the
rear skirt in place, and rotate the knob clockwise to reduce the drag, or counter-clockwise to increase the drag.
Hold the Skirt
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Before You Begin
Resetting the Microprocessor
Resetting Memories (Only)
Use this procedure to reset (clear) the previously stored
Memory channels, without affecting any configuration
changes you may have made to the Menu settings.
1. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the
transceiver off.
2. While holding the [AM] button in, press and hold
in the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may
release the buttons.
[AM] button
[POWER] button
Menu Resetting
Use this procedure to restore the Menu settings to their
factory defaults, without affecting the memories you
have programmed.
1. Press the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the
transceiver off.
2. While holding the [MENU] button in, press and hold
in the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes on, you may
release the buttons.
[POWER] button
Full Reset
Use this procedure to restore all Menu and Memory settings to their original factory defaults. All Memories will
be cleared by this procedure.
1. Press the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the
transceiver off.
2. While holding the [FAST] and [LOCK] buttons in,
press and hold in the front panel [POWER] switch
to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver
comes on, you may release the buttons.
[MENU] button
[FAST] button
[POWER] button
[LOCK] button
Important Note:
When the optional µTuning Kit is connected to the
FTDX3000, disconnect all the cables from the µTuning
Kit before performing the Full Reset.
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Installation and Interconnections
Antenna Considerations
The FTDX3000 is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired operating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, if the Standing Wave
Ratio (SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1, the transceiver’s Automatic Antenna Tuner may not be able
to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value.
Every effort should be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system be as close as possible to the specified
50-Ohm value. Note that the “G5RV” type antenna does not provide a 50-Ohm impedance on all HF Amateur bands. An
external wide-range antenna coupler must be used with this antenna type.
Any antenna to be used with the FTDX3000 must be fed from the transceiver with 50 Ohm coaxial cable. Therefore,
when using a “balanced” antenna such as a dipole, remember that a balun or other matching/balancing device must be
used to ensure proper antenna performance.
The same precautions apply to any additional (receive-only) antennas connected to the antenna jacks. if your receiveonly antennas do not have impedance near 50 Ohms at the operating frequency, you may need to install an external antenna tuner to obtain optimum performance.
About Coaxial Cable
Use high-quality 50-Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FTDX3000 transceiver. All efforts at providing an efficient antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy coaxial cable is used. This transceiver utilizes standard “M”
(“PL-259”) type connectors.
Typical PL-259 Installation
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Installation and Interconnections
Grounding
The FTDX3000 transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency
in a number of ways:
 It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator.
 It can minimize RF currents flowing on the shield of the coaxial cable and the chassis of the transceiver. such currents may lead to radiation, which can cause interference to home entertainment devices or laboratory test equipment.
 It can minimize the possibility of erratic transceiver/accessory operation caused by RF feedback and/or improper
current flow through logic devices.
An effective earth ground system may take several forms. for a more complete discussion, see an appropriate RF engineering text. The information below is intended only as a guideline.
Typically, the ground connection consists of one or more copper-clad steel rods, driven into the ground. If multiple
ground rods are used, they should be positioned in a “V” configuration and bonded together at the base of the “V” which
is nearest the station location. Use a heavy, braided cable (such as the discarded shield from type RG-213 coaxial cable)
and strong cable clamps to secure the braided cable(s) to the ground rods. Be sure to weatherproof the connections
to ensure many years of reliable service. Use the same type of heavy, braided cable for the connections to the station
ground bus (described below).
Inside the station, a common ground bus consisting of a copper pipe of at least 25 mm diameter should be used. An alternative station ground bus may consist of a wide copper plate (single-sided circuit board material is ideal) secured to
the bottom of the operating desk. Grounding connections from individual transceivers, power supplies, and data communications devices (TNCs, etc.) should be made directly to the ground bus using a heavy, braided cable.
Do not “Daisy-Chain” ground connections from one electrical device to another and thence to the ground bus. This
method may nullify any attempt at effective radio frequency grounding. See the drawing below for examples of proper
grounding techniques.
Inspect the ground system - inside the station as well as outside - on a regular basis to ensure continued performance
and safety.
Besides following the above guidelines carefully, note that household or industrial gas lines must never be used in an
attempt to establish an electrical ground. Cold water pipes may, in some instances, help in the grounding effort, but gas
lines represent a significant explosion hazard, and must never be used.
Proper Ground Connection
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Improper Ground Connection
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Installation and Interconnections
Connection of Antenna and Power Cables
Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as well as the DC
power cable. The DC power connector for the FTDX3000 must only be connected to a DC source providing 13.8 Volts DC
(±10 %), and capable of at least 23 Amperes of current. Always observe proper polarity when making DC connection:
The RED DC power lead connects to the Positive (+) DC terminal.
The BLACK DC power lead connects to the Negative (–) DC terminal.
To prevent damage from
lightning, atmospheric electricity, electrical shock etc., please
provide a good earth ground.
Use a short,
thick, braided
cable to connect your station
equipment to the
buried ground rod (or alternative earth
ground system).
Check the DC voltage and current rating
(+13.8 V, 23 A) of the power
supply before connecting to the
transceiver.
We recommend the use of the FP-1030A (USA market only) AC Power Supply. Other models of power supplies may
be used with the FTDX3000, but the 13.8 VDC input voltage, 23 Ampere current capability, and DC cable polarity
guidelines described above must be strictly followed.
Note that other manufacturers may use the same type of DC power connections as does your FTDX3000 transceiver,
however, the wiring configuration may be different from that specified for your transceiver. Serious damage can be
caused if improper DC connections are made; consult with a qualified service technician when in doubt.
The 100 V RF voltage (@100 W/50-ohm) is applied to the TX RF section of the transceiver while transmitting.
Do not touch the TX RF section absolutely while transmitting.
Permanent damage can result when improper supply voltage, or reverse-polarity voltage, is applied to the
FTDX3000. The Limited Warranty on this transceiver does not cover damage caused by application of AC voltage, reverse polarity DC, or DC voltage outside the specified range of 13.8 V ±10 %. When replacing fuses, be certain
to use a fuse of the proper rating. The FTDX3000 requires a 25 A blade fuse.
Advice:
 Do not position the FTDX3000 in a location with direct exposure to sunshine.
 Do not position the FTDX3000 in a location exposed to dust and/or high humidity.
 Ensure adequate ventilation around the FTDX3000, to prevent heat build-up and possible reduction of performance
due to high heat.
Do
not install the FTDX3000 on an unstable desk or table. Do not place in a location where objects may fall onto it from above.

 To minimize the possibility of interference to home entertainment devices, take all precautionary steps including
separation of TV/FM antennas from Amateur transmitting antennas to the greatest extent possible, and keep transmitting coaxial cables separated from cables connected to home entertainment devices.
 Ensure that the DC power cord is not subject to undue stress or bending, which could damage the cable or cause it to
be accidentally unplugged from the rear panel DC IN jack.
 Be certain to install your transmitting antenna(s) so they cannot possibly come in contact with TV/FM radio or other
antennas, or with power or telephone lines.
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Connection of Microphone and Headphone
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Installation and Interconnections
Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying Interconnections
The FTDX3000 includes many features for the CW operator. These functions will be detailed in the “Operation” section
later. Besides the built-in Electronic Keyer, two key jacks are provided, one on the front and one on the rear panel, for
convenient connection to keying devices.
The Menu selections allow you to configure the front and rear panel KEY jacks according to the device you wish to connect. For example, you may connect your keyer paddle to the front panel KEY jack, and use Menu item “017 KEYER F
KEYER TYPE” for paddle input, and also connect the keying line from your personal computer (which emulates a “straight
key”) to the rear panel KEY jack, and configure the rear panel jack using Menu item “019 KEYER R KEYER TYPE”.
Both KEY jacks on the FTDX3000 utilize “Positive” keying voltage. Key-up voltage is approximately +3.3V DC, and
key-down current is approximately 0.3 mA. When connecting a key or other device to the KEY jacks, use only a 3-contact (“stereo”) 1/4” phone plug; a 2-contact plug will place a short between the ring and (grounded) shaft of the plug,
resulting in a constant “key-down” condition in some circumstances.
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Installation and Interconnections
VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections
Be sure that both the FTDX3000 and VL-1000 are turned off, and then follow the installation recommendations contained in the illustration.
Note:
 Please refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation.
 Please do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet.
Set the front panel’s
INPUT switch to the
“INPUT2”.
To link the FTDX3000 and VL-1000 Power
switches, set the VL-1000 REMOTE switch
to the “ON” position.
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Installation and Interconnections
Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers
GND
EXT ALC
TX GND
Note
 The TX GND OUT pin (pin 2) of the LINEAR jack
is a transistor “open collector” circuit. It is capable of
handling positive relay coil voltages up to +60VDC
at 200 mA or +30 VDC at 1 A. If you plan to use
multiple linear amplifiers for different bands, you
must provide external band switching of the “Linear
Tx” relay control line from the “TX GND OUT” line
at the LINEAR jack.
 The specified range for ALC voltage to be used with
the FTDX3000 is 0 to -4 Volts DC.
 Amplifier systems utilizing different ALC voltages
will not work correctly with the FT DX3000, and
their ALC lines must not be connected if this is the
case.
Important Note!
 Do not exceed the maximum voltage or current ratings for the “TX GND OUT” pin (pin 2) of the LINEAR jack. This line is not compatible with negative
DC voltages, or AC voltages of any magnitude.
 Most amplifier control relay systems require only
low DC voltage/current switching capability (typically, +12V DC at 25 ~ 75 mA), and the switching
transistor in the FTDX3000 will easily accommodate
such amplifiers.
Note
When the FC-40 is connected to the FTDX3000,
TX GND (pin 2) of the TUNER jack and the
LINEAR jack (pin 2) are common circuits.
Therefore, the maximum voltage at TX GND (pin
2) of the LINEAR jack must not exceed +5V.
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Plug /Connector Pinout Diagrams
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Front Panel Controls & Switches
[POWER] Switch
Press and hold in this switch for one second to turn
the transceiver on. Similarly, press and hold in this
switch for one second to turn the transceiver off.
[TUNE] Switch
This is the on/off switch for the FTDX3000’s Automatic Antenna Tuner.
Pressing this button momentarily places the antenna
tuner in line between the transmitter final amplifier
and the antenna jack (The “TUNER” icon will appear in the display). Reception is not affected.
Pressing and holding in this button for two seconds,
while receiving in an amateur band, activates the
transmitter for a few seconds while the automatic
antenna tuner rematches the antenna system impedance for minimum SWR. The resulting setting is automatically stored in one of the antenna tuner’s 100
memories for instant automatic recall later when the
receiver is tuned near the same frequency.
Pressing this button momentarily, while the Tuner is
engaged, will take the Automatic Antenna tuner out
of the transmit line.
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Note:
When the Automatic Antenna Tuner is tuning itself,
a signal is being transmitted. Therefore, be certain
that an antenna or dummy load is connected to the
selected antenna jack before pressing and holding in
the [TUNE] switch to start antenna tuning.
KEY Jack
This 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or
keyer paddles (for the built-in electronic keyer),
or output from an external electronic keyer. Pinout
is shown on page 15. Key up voltage is +3.3 V
DC, and key down current is 4 mA. This jack may
be configured for keyer, “Bug”, “straight key”, or
computer keying interface operation via Menu item
“018 F CW KEYER” (see page 114). There is another jack with the same name on the rear panel, and it
may be configured independently for Internal Keyer
or pseudo-straight-key operation.
Note:
You cannot use a 2-contact plug in this jack (to do so
produces a constant “key down” condition).
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PHONES Jack
A 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts either monaural or
stereo headphones with 2- or 3-contact plugs. When
a plug is inserted, the loudspeaker is disabled.
Note:
When wearing headphones, we recommend that you
turn the AF Gain levels down to their lowest settings
before turning power on, to minimize the impact on
your hearing caused by audio “pops” during switch-on.
Microphone Connector
This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone utilizing a traditional YAESU HF transceiver pinout.
[ANT] Switch
Pressing this switch selects the ANT 1, ANT 2 or
the ANT 3 connector on the rear panel, and allows
convenient antenna switching at the press of a button. The selected antenna jack is indicated on the
Block Diagram Display shown in the Transceiver
Display.
Advice:
The ANT3 jack enables to use as an antenna for reception only, using the Menu item “032 ANT3 SETTING”. See page 115.
[IPO] (Intercept Point Optimization) Switch
This button may be used to set the optimum front
end characteristics of the receiver circuit for a very
strong signal environment. Available selections are
AMP 1 (low distortion amplifier), AMP 2 (2-stage
low-distortion RF amplifier), or IPO (bypasses the
front end RF amplifier). The selected receiver RF
amplifier appears in the IPO column of the Block
Diagram Display on the display.
[ATT] Switch
This button selects the degree of attenuation, if any,
to be applied to the receiver input.
Available selections are –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB, or
OFF. The attenuation level appears in the ATT column of the Block Diagram Display on the display.
Advice:
The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with the
[IPO] button to provide two stages of signal reduction when an extremely strong signal is being received.
[R.FLT] (Roofing Filter) Switch
This button selects the bandwidth of the receiver first
IF Roofing Filter. Available selections are 300 Hz*,
600 Hz, 3 kHz, 6 kHz, 15 kHz, or Auto.
The selected bandwidth appears in the R.FLT column
of the Block Diagram Display on the TFT display.
*: Requires optional XF-127CN CW Narrow Filter.
Advice:
 The “AUTO” selection mode selects the optimum
bandwidth of the Roofing filter for the reception
mode. In this case, the selected bandwidth in
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the R.FLT column of the Block Diagram Display glows yellow (The unselected choices glow
Blue).
Because the roofing filter is in the first IF, the
protection it provides against interference is
quite significant. When set to AUTO, SSB, CW,
RTTY and DATA, the bandwidth is 3 kHz while
AM and FM is 15 kHz. On a crowded SSB band,
however, you may wish to select the 600 Hz filter, for the maximum possible interference rejection.
[NB] Switch
This button turns the IF Noise Blanker on and off.
Press this button momentarily to reduce short-duration pulse noise.
Available selections are ON, OFF, or NBW ON. The
NB selection characteristics will appear in the NB
column of the Block Diagram Display on the TFT
display.
[AGC] Switch
This button selects the AGC characteristics for the
receiver. Available selections are FAST, MID, SLOW
and OFF, or AUTO. The selected AGC characteristics appear in the AGC column of the Block Diagram
Display on the TFT display.
Press the [AGC] button repeatedly to select the desired receiver-recovery time constant. Press and hold
in the [AGC] button for one second to disable the
AGC (for testing or weak-signal reception).
Advice:
 The “AUTO” selection mode selects the characteristics of the AGC for the reception mode. The
selected AGC characteristics will glow green in
the AGC column of the Block Diagram Display,
(unselected characteristics glow Blue).
 The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with
the [IPO] button to provide two stages of signal
reduction when an extremely strong signal is being received.
 If the AGC receiver-recovery time is set to “Off”
by pressing and holding in the [AGC] button, the
S-meter will no longer deflect. Additionally, you
will likely encounter distortion on stronger signals, as the IF amplifiers and the following stages
are probably being overloaded.
[MOX] Switch
Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk)
circuit to activate the transmitter (the LED inside
this button will glow red). It must be turned off (the
red LED will be off) for reception. This button replicates the action of the Push to Talk (PTT) switch on
the microphone. When engaging the [MOX] button,
or otherwise causing a transmission to be started,
be certain you have either an antenna or 50-Ohm
dummy load connected to the selected Antenna jack.
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[MIC/SPEED] Knob
MIC
This knob adjusts the microphone input level for
(non-processed) SSB transmission.
The display will show the relative microphone gain
level for 3 seconds whenever this knob is turned.
Advice:
Adjust the [MIC/SPEED] knob while speaking in a
somewhat louder than normal voice level, watch the
ALC level and adjust the [MIC/SPEED] knob so
that the ALC level indication just reaches the right
edge of the ALC scale. Then, when you speak in
your normal voice level, you will not be over-driving
the microphone amplifier stages.
SPEED
This knob adjusts the keying speed of the internal
CW keyer (4 ~ 60 WPM). Clockwise rotation increases the sending speed.
The display will show the keying speed for 3 seconds whenever this knob is turned.
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[PROC/CAR] Knob
PROC
This knob adjusts the compression (input) level of
the transmitter RF speech processor in SSB mode.
Advice:
 The compression level setting will be shown for
3 seconds in the right of the TFT display whenever the outer [PROC/CAR] knob is turned.
 The [PROC/CAR] knob may be changed from
the “TX PWR” Function to the “PROC” Function via Menu item “177 TX PWR/PROC CONTROL”.
CAR
This knob adjusts the RF Power (Carrier) output of
the transceiver. It is active in all operating modes.
Advice:
 The RF Power output setting will be shown for 3
seconds in the right of the TFT display whenever
the outer [PROC/CAR] knob is turned.
 The [PROC/CAR] knob may be changed from
the “PROC” Function to the “TX PWR” Function via Menu item “177 TX PWR/PROC CONTROL”.
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[NOTCH] Switch
Pressing this button allows you to adjust the center
frequency of the IF Notch filter using the [NOTCH]
knob. While activated, the LED inside this button
glows orange. Press the [NOTCH] knob briefly to
toggle the IF Notch filter on/off.
[NOTCH] Knob
Press the [NOTCH] switch to turn the IF NOTCH
filter on or off. Rotate the inner [NOTCH] knob to
adjust the center frequency of the IF NOTCH filter.
The null position of the IF NOTCH filter can be
observed on the display. Furthermore, the display
will show the center frequency of the IF NOTCH
filter for 3 seconds whenever the [NOTCH] knob is
turned.
[CONT/APF] Knob
CONT
In the SSB, AM, and FM modes, press the [CONT/
APF] switch then turn the outer [CONT/APF] knob
to select the desired CONTOUR filter response. The
CONTOUR filter is engaged via the [CONT/APF]
switch.
APF
In the CW mode, press the [CONT/APF] switch and
then turn the outer [CONT/APF] knob to select the
desired APF (Audio Peak Filter) response. The APF
is engaged via the [CONT/APF] switch.
[CONT/APF] Switch
Pressing this button allows you to select the DSP
Contour filter response using the [ CONT/APF ]
knob. While activated, the LED inside this button
glows orange. Press the [CONT/APF] knob briefly
to toggle the IF Contour filter on/off.
In the CW mode, pressing this button will activate
the APF (Audio Peak Filter) which provides a very
narrow audio bandwidth. While activated, the LED
inside this button glows orange.
[BK-IN] Switch
This button turns the CW break-in capability on and
off. While CW break-in is activated, the LED inside
this button glows orange.
[AF] Knob
The inner [AF] knob sets the receiver audio volume
level. Typically, you will operate with this control set
between the 9 o’clock and 10 o’clock positions.
[RF/SQL] Knob
Advice:
This control may be used to select between the “SQL”
and “RF GAIN” functions via the Menu Item “036
RF/SQL VR”.
RF
The outer [RF/SQL] knob is the receiver RF gain
control, which adjusts the gain of the receiver RF
and IF amplifier stages. This control is normally left
in the fully clockwise position.
SQL
This knob sets the signal level threshold, below
which the receiver audio is muted, in all modes. It
is very useful during local rag-chews, to eliminate
noise between incoming transmissions. This control
is normally kept fully counter-clockwise (off), except when scanning and during FM operation.
[MONI] (Monitor) Switch
This button enables the transmit monitor in all
modes. While activated, the LED inside this button
glows orange.
Advice:
When using headphones, the Monitor function is
very helpful while adjusting the Parametric Equalizer or other voice quality adjustments. The voice
heard in the headphones represents the transmitted
audio qualities.
[SHIFT Knob] (Except on AM and FM mode)
Rotate the inner [SHIFT] to move the passband of
the IF DSP filter by 20 Hz steps. The total adjustment range is ±1 kHz. The position of the passband
can be observed on the display. Furthermore, the
display will show the shift value of the IF SHIFT for
3 seconds whenever the [SHIFT] knob is turned.
[WIDTH Knob] (Except on AM and FM mode)
Rotate the outer [WIDTH] knob to set the overall
bandwidth of the IF DSP filter. Counter-clockwise
rotation reduces the bandwidth, while clockwise
rotation increases the bandwidth. The current bandwidth can be observed on the display. Furthermore,
the frequency display will show the bandwidth of the
IF passband for 3 seconds whenever the [WIDTH]
knob is turned.
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Front Panel Controls & Switches
[SCOPE] Switch
Press this button momentarily to switch between
the MENU, the Scope, the Full TFT screen Scope,
the Scope + AF-FFT, and the Scope Memory (when
there is memory) screens. Press and hold this button
for more than one second to operate the decode function (when operating CW, RTTY, PSK).
[SELECT] Switch
This button is used to select the Menu system.
[] Switch
These buttons permit selection of the Menu items
and settings.
[AUTO] Switch
Press this button to operate the scope function and
initiate continuous sweeping.
[MENU] Switch
This button is used to access the Menu system. The
various transceiver characteristics may be configured. Menu operation is described in detail, in this
manual.
Important Note:
Pressing the [MENU] button will activate the Menu,
and the Menu items will appear on the display. Once
you have changed the parameters, you must press the
[MENU] button to save any configuration changes.
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[(VFO-A)RX] Indicator/Switch
Press this button to activate receive on the VFOA frequency. The LED inside the button will glow
green when the transceiver is receiving on the VFOA frequency.
When the transceiver receives the VFO-A frequency,
pressing this button momentarily will mute the receiver, and the indicator will blink. Pressing the button once more will restore receiver operation, and
the indicator will glow green steadily.
[(VFO-A)TX] Indicator/Switch
When this button is pushed, the LED inside the
button will glow red; and, when the PTT switch is
pressed, the transceiver will transmit on the VFO-A
frequency (subject to any Clarifier offset, of course).
Advice:
If this indicator is not illuminated, it means the
[(VFO-B)TX] Indicator/Switch has been selected (it
will be glowing red). In this case, transmission will be
on the frequency and mode programmed for VFO-B.
[STO] (Store) Button
Pressing the [STO] button copies the contents (frequency, mode, bandwidth, FM repeater offset, and
CTCSS settings) of VFO-A, into consecutive QMB
Memories.
[RCL] (Recall) Button
Pressing the [RCL] button, recalls one of up to five
Quick Memory Bank memories for operation.
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[NAR] (Narrow) Switch
This button is used to set the DSP (digital) IF filters
to Narrow bandwidth.
Advice:
You may adjust the bandwidth using the [WIDTH]
knob.
In the AM mode, this button is used to toggle the receiver bandwidth between wide (9 kHz) and narrow
(6 kHz).
In the FM mode on the 28 MHz and 50 MHz bands,
this button is used to toggle the FM deviation/bandwidth between wide (±5.0 kHz Dev./25.0 kHz BW)
and narrow (±2.5 kHz Dev./12.5 kHz BW).
[SPLIT] Switch
Press this button to operate split frequency between
VFO-A (used for reception) and VFO-B (used for
transmission). If you press and hold in the [SPLIT]
button for one second, the “Quick Split” feature will
be engaged. VFO-B transmit will automatically be
set to a frequency 5 kHz higher than the VFO-A receive frequency, with the same operating mode. The
transceiver will operate in the Split mode.
[TXW] (TX Watch) Switch
Pressing and holding this button lets you monitor the
transmit frequency when split frequency operation is
engaged. Release the button to return to normal split
frequency operation.
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[(VFO-B)RX] Indicator/Switch
This button switches the receiving frequency to
VFO-B, the green LED imbedded within the button will light. When the transceiver is receiving the
VFO-B frequency, pressing this button momentarily
will mute the receiver and the indicator will blink.
Pressing the button once more will restore receiver
operation, and the indicator will glow green steadily.
[(VFO-B)TX] Indicator/Switch
This button transfers control of the transmit frequency/mode to VFO-B, and the red LED in the button will light. Pressing this button again will transfer
frequency/mode control back to the VFO-A side, and
the red LED imbedded within this button will turn
off.
[C.S] Switch
Press this button momentarily to directly recall a favorite Menu Selection.
To program a Menu selection to the [C.S] button,
press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu. Select
the Menu item you want to set as the short cut. Press
the [C.S] button, then press the [MENU] button; this
will lock in the selected Menu item as the short cut.
Main Tuning Dial Knob
This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of
VFO-A. Clockwise rotation of this knob increases
the frequency. Default tuning increments are 10 Hz
(CW, SSB), 50 Hz (RTTY/DATA), 100 Hz (AM/
FM). When the [FAST] button is pressed, the tuning
steps increases. The available steps are:
Advice:
The tuning steps for the Main Tuning Dial knob
are set, at the factory, to: 10 Hz (SSB, CW), 50 Hz
(RTTY/DATA) and 100 Hz (AM/FM) per step. Via
Menu item “151 CW DIAL STEP” to “155 SSB
DIAL STEP”, however, you may change these settings
to 1 or 5 Hz (SSB, CW), 1 or 10 Hz (RTTY, DATA),
and 10 Hz (AM, FM) instead.
[FAST] Switch
Pressing this button will change the tuning of the
Main Tuning Dial knob (VFO-A) to a higher step
rate.
When this function is activated, “FAST” appears in
the frequency display.
Operating Mode
LSB/USB/CW
AM/FM
RTTY/DATA
1 Step
10 Hz (100 Hz)
100 Hz (1 kHz)
5 Hz (100 Hz)
1 Dial Rotation
10 kHz (100 kHz)
100 kHz (1 MHz)
5 kHz (100 kHz)
Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On.
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[AB] Switch
Press this button momentarily to transfer the frequency or memory channel data, from VFO-A to
VFO-B, overwriting any previous contents in VFOB. Use this key to set both VFO-A and VFO-B to the
same frequency and mode.
[AB] Switch
Pressing this button momentarily, exchanges the
frequency or memory channel data, of VFO-A and
VFO-B.
[V/M] Switch
This button toggles frequency control between VFOA and the memory system. In memory mode, “MCH”
(Memory Channel) will be shown in the Display to
indicate the current selection. Pressing the [V/M]
button displays the original memory frequency, and
the “MCH” icon will be displayed. Pressing it once
more returns frequency operation to VFO-A, and the
icon will no longer be displayed.
[AM] Switch
Pressing this button momentarily, displays the contents of the currently-selected memory channel for
10 seconds.
Pressing and holding in this key for one second (until
the double beep) copies the current operating data
into the currently selected memory channel, overwriting any previous data stored there.
[LOCK] Switch
This button toggles locking on/off for the Main Tuning Dial knob (VFO-A). With “Lock” on, the Main
Tuning Dial knob can still be turned, but the frequency will not change, and the “LOCK” appears in
the frequency display.
[MA] Switch
Pressing this button momentarily, will display the
contents of the currently-selected memory channel
for 10 seconds.
Holding [MA] button in for one second copies the
data from the selected memory to VFO-A, and two
beeps sound. Previous data in VFO-A will be overwritten.
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Front Panel Controls & Switches
[BAND] Keys
These keys allow one-touch selection of the desired
Amateur band (1.8 ~ 50 MHz).
The keys may also be used for direct entry of a desired operating frequency during VFO operation.
[RX CLAR] Switch
Pressing this button activates the RX Clarifier. This
will allow you to temporarily adjust the receive frequency up to ±9.995 kHz with the [CLAR/VFOB] knob. Press this button once more to return the
receiver to the original frequency; the Clarifier offset
will be remembered, in case you want to use it again.
To cancel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR]
button.
Pressing the [VFO-B/CLAR] button followed by
this switch will change the tuning rate of the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (VFO-B) to 100 Hz/step.
When this function is activated, “FAST” appears in
the TFT display.
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[MODE] Switch
This button selects the operating mode. The selections available are:
LSB à CW (USB) à RTTY (LSB) à
à DATA (LSB) à AM à LSB à
Repeated presses of this button steps through the
available selections.
Pressing and holding this button will toggle to the
alternate mode.
For example, In the LSB or USB modes, a long
press of this button toggles between “LSB” and
“USB” mode.
[MHz/µT] Switch
Pressing this button allows you to tune the VFO frequency down or up in 1 MHz increments, using the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
Pressing and holding this switch for one second allows you to adjust the center frequency of the RF
µ-Tuning filter passband using the [CLAR/VFO-B]
knob, when the optional RF µ-Tuning Kit is connected. While activated, the LED inside this button
glows red. Press and hold in the [MHz/µT] switch
for one second to toggle the µ-Tuning function on/
off.
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[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
This knob usually tunes the Clarifier offset frequency
up to ±9.995 kHz. Additionally, it is used to adjust
the functions selected with three buttons located
around the knob.
Function
Switch
Effect
[(VFO-B)RX]
Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to adjust
the VFO-B frequency, in the same step
as the Main Tuning Dial knob.
Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select
the memory group.
Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to tune
the VFO frequency in 1 MHz step.
Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select
the memory channel.
[GRP]
[MHz]
[MCH]
[TX CLAR] Switch
Pressing this button activates the TX Clarifier, to allow offsetting the transmit frequency temporarily.
Press this button once more to return the transmitter to the original frequency; the Clarifier offset
will be remembered, though, in case you want to
use it again. To cancel the Clarifier offset, press the
[CLEAR] button.
Press the [VFO-B/CLAR] button followed by this
switch toggles locking on/off for the [CLAR/VFOB ] knob (VFO-B). With “Lock” on, the [ CLAR/
VFO-B] knob can still be turned, but the frequency
will not change, and the “LOCK” appears in the display.
[CLEAR] Switch
Pressing this button clears out any frequency offset
you have programmed into the Clarifier register
(thereby setting the offset to “Zero”).
[VFO-B/CLAR] Switch
Pressing this button will permit adjustment of the
operating frequency of VFO-B, using the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob.
[MCH/GRP] Switch
MCH
Pressing this button allows you to select a memory
channel using the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
GRP
Pressing this button allows you to select a memory
group by turning the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
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Display Indications
S/PO
On receive, this indicates the received signal strength
from S-0 to S-9+60dB.
On transmit, it indicates the RF Power Output, from
0 to 150 Watts.
Advice:
The S and PO meter types can be changed to ANALOG or BAR type via Menu item “011 METER
TYPE SELECT”.
The S and PO meters can be set to the Peak-hold
function (BAR type only) via Menu item “012 BAR
MTR PEAK HOLD”.
Block Diagram Display
ANT (1, 2, 3):
Indicates which antenna is selected by the front
panel [ANT] button.
IPO (AMP1, AMP2, IPO):
Indicates which front end RF amplifier is selected
by the front panel [IPO] button.
ATT (OFF, –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB):
Indicates the attenuation level, selected by the
front panel [ATT] button.
R.FLT (300 Hz*, 600 Hz, 3 kHz, 6 kHz, 15 kHz):
Indicates the receiver IF Roofing Filter that is selected by the front panel [R.FLT] button.
*: Requires optional XF-127CN CW Narrow Filter.
NB (OFF, ON, ON [NBW]):
Indicates the receiver’s “short-duration” Noise
Blanker setting, which is selected by the front
panel [NB] button.
AGC (SLOW, FAST, MID):
Indicates the AGC decay time setting, which is selected by the front panel [AGC] switch.
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Configuration Indicators
TUNER
This indicator appears when the internal Automatic
Antenna Tuner is activated.
VOX
This indicator appears when the automatic voiceactuated transmitter switches in the SSB, AM, and
FM modes.
PROC
This indicator appears whenever the DSP Speech
Processor is activated.
MIC EQ
This indicator appears whenever the Three-Band
Parametric Microphone Equalizer is activated via
the Menu.
NAR
This indicator appears whenever the receiver’s
narrow IF DSP filter is engaged.
REC
This indicator appears while the optional Voice
Memory Unit is recording your voice message, or
the Contest Keyer is recording your CW keying.
PLAY
This indicator appears while the optional Voice
Memory Unit is playing back the recorded voice
message, or the recorded Contest CW keying.
[+]/[-]
During FM repeater operation, a negative frequency shift will be indicated by “[-]” while a positive
frequency shift will be indicated by “[+]”.
DNR
This indicator appears whenever the Digital Noise
Reduction feature is activated.
DNF
This indicator appears whenever the Digital Notch
Filter is activated.
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[VOX] (see page 72)
This is the ON or OFF indicator for the automatic
voice-actuated transmitter switching in the SSB,
AM, and FM modes. The controls affecting VOX
operation are the Menu items “181 VOX GAIN”,
“182 VOX DELAY”, and “183 ANTI VOX GAIN”.
By proper adjustment of these controls, hands-free
voice-actuated operation is possible.
[METER]
This indicator determines the function of the meter
during transmission.
Press the [p/q/t/u ] buttons to select the “METER” indicator, then press the [SELECT] button
to select meter function in the transmit mode as follows:
PO à ALC à SWR à COMP à
à ID à VDD à PO ……
Indicates the RF Power Output, from 0 to
PO:
150 Watts on transmit.
ALC: Indicates the relative ALC voltage.
SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward/
Reflected).
COMP: Indicates the speech compressor level (SSB
mode only).
Indicates the final amplifier drain current.
ID:
VDD: Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage.
[PROC] (Processor) (see page 68)
This indicator enables the Speech Processor for SSB
transmission. Adjustment of the Processor level is
accomplished via the [PROC/CAR] knob.
Advice:
 The Speech Processor is a tool for increasing
the average power output through a compression technique. However, if the Processor level
is advanced too far, the increase in compression
becomes counter-productive, as intelligibility
will suffer. We recommend that you monitor the
sound of your signal using the Monitor (with
headphones).
[DNR] (see page 57)
This indicator turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s Digital Noise Reduction circuit on and off.
Adjustment of the Noise Reduction level is accomplished via the Menu item “110 DNR LEVEL”.
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[MIC EQ] (see page 66)
This indicator enables the Three-Band-Parametric
Microphone Equalizer. The Equalizer settings are
activated via the Menu.
[DNF] (see page 57)
This indicator turns the Main band (VFO-A) receiver’s Digital Notch Filter on and off. This is an automatic circuit, and there is no adjustment knob for the
DNF.
[KEYER] (see page 77)
This indicator toggles the internal CW keyer on and
off. The Keyer sending speed is adjusted via the
front panel’s [MIC/SPEED] knob and the CW Hang
Time is adjusted via the Menu item “062 CW BK-IN
DELAY”.
[ZIN/SPOT] (see page 81)
This indicator enables the CW receiver spotting tone.
By matching the SPOT tone to that of the incoming
CW signal (precisely the same pitch), you will be
“zero beating” your transmitted signal with the frequency of the other station.
CLOCK
Indicates the current time.
To set the clock:
1. Press and hold the [C.S] button until the flashing
clock digits appear on the display.
2. Enter the present time via the number keys (band
keys).
3. Press the [ENT] button.
4. Setup of the clock is now complete.
Sub (VFO-B) Frequency Display
This is the Sub band (VFO-B) frequency display.
Advice:
 When turning the [ CLAR ] , [ MIC/SPEED ] ,
[ PROC/CAR ] , [ NOTCH ] , [ CONT/APF ] ,
[SHIFT], or [WIDTH], [MIC] knob, each frequency or value will appear in this area for 3 seconds.
DSP Display
This indicator is used for viewing the status of the
DSP (CONTOUR, NOTCH, WIDTH and SHIFT).
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Display Indications
[FAST] Indicator
This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial
knob’s tuning rate is set to “fast”.
[LOCK] Indicator
This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial
knob is locked.
Frequency Display
This is the frequency display.
LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, DATA
Displays the current operating mode.
Press and hold in the [MODE] button in the individual operating modes for approx. one second to
switch between modes as follows:
LSB
CW (LSB)
RTTY (LSB)
DATA (LSB)
AM
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ó
ó
ó
ó
USB
CW (USB)
RTTY (USB)
DATA (USB)
FM
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ANT 1/2/3 Jacks
Connect your main antenna(s) here, using type-M
(PL-259) connectors and coaxial feed lines. The internal antenna tuner affects only the antenna(s) connected here, and only during transmission.
Warning!
The 100V RF voltage (@100 W/50 ) is applied to
the TX RF section of the transceiver while transmitting. Do not touch the TX RF section while
transmitting.
PTT Jack
This RCA input jack may be used to provide manual
transmitter activation using a footswitch or other
switching device. Its function is identical to the
[MOX] button on the front panel. The same line is
available at the RTTY/PKT jack for TNC control.
Open-circuit voltage is +5 VDC, and closed-circuit
current is 2 mA.
EXT ALC Jack
DC IN Jack
This RCA input jack accepts negative-going external ALC (Automatic Level Control) voltage from
a linear amplifier to prevent over-excitation by the
transceiver. Acceptable input voltage range is 0 to –4
VDC.
GND
This RCA jack outputs the receiver 9 MHz IF signal.
This signal does not pass through the roofing filter.
This is the DC power supply connection for the
transceiver. Use the supplied DC cable to connect directly to a DC power supply, which must be capable
of supplying at least 23 A @13.8 VDC.
Use this terminal to connect the transceiver to a good
earth ground, for safety and optimum performance.
Use a large diameter, short braided cable for making
ground connections, and please refer to page 9 for
other notes about proper grounding.
To prevent the damage from lightning, atmospheric electricity, electrical shock, etc.,
please provide a good earth ground.
µ-TUNE Jacks
These jacks are used to connect the optional RF
µTuning Kit, signal in and signal out.
+13.8 V Jack
This RCA output jack provides regulated, separately
fused 13.8 VDC at up to 200 mA, to power an external device such as a packet TNC. Make sure your
device does not require more current (if it does, use
a separate power source).
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TX GND Jack
This RCA jack’s center pin is closed to ground while
the transceiver’s transmitter is engaged. The transistor open collector circuit used for this jack is capable
of switching a DC voltage of 60 V at 200 mA, or DC
30 V at up to 1Amp.
RX OUT Jack
This RCA jack provides output of the receiver signal
lines from the Antenna jacks which are connected to
“RX” side of the transceiver’s main T/R switching
circuitry.
LINEAR Jack
This 15-pin output jack provides band selection data,
which may be used for control of optional accessories such as the VL-1000 Solid-state Linear Amplifier.
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ROTATOR Jack
This covered 6-pin MINI-DIN Jack accepts a cable
to connect to a YAESU G-800DXA/-1000DXA/
-2800DXA/G-2800DXC/-1000DXC Antenna Rotator (listed models are current as of early 2013). You
may control the antenna azimuth rotation (and rotation
speed) using the Function buttons on the front panel.
TUNER Jack
This 8-pin output jack is used for connection to the
FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner.
RTTY/PKT Jack
This 6-pin input/output jack accepts AFSK input
from a Terminal Node Controller (TNC); it also
provides fixed level (100-mV @600 Ohms) receiver
audio output, and FSK keying line.
LINE Jack
This 3.5-mm, 3-contact jack provides low-level receiver audio output for recording or external amplification, and accepts voice audio for transmission.
OUTPUT: Peak signal level is 300 mVp-p at 10 kOhms.
The front panel [AF] knobs do not affect
the signals at this jack.
INPUT: The optimum impedance is 500 ~ 600
Ohms, and the nominal input level should
be 5 mV.
REM (REMOTE) Jack
By plugging the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad into
this gold-plated jack, direct access to the FTDX3000
CPU is provided for control functions such as contest memory keying, plus frequency and function
control.
EXT SPKR Jack
This 3.5-mm, 2-contact, gold-plated jack provides
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variable audio output for an external loudspeaker.
The audio output impedance at this jack is 4 - 8
Ohms, and the level varies according to the setting of
the front panel [AF] knob. Inserting a plug into this
jack disables the internal loudspeaker.
KEY Jack
This 1/4-inch 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or keyer paddle. A two-contact plug cannot be used in this
jack. Key-up voltage is +3.3 V DC, and key-down current is 0.3 mA. This jack may be configured for keyer,
“Bug”, “straight key”, or computer keying interface
operation via Menu item “019 R KEYER TYPE”.
µ-TUNE Jack
This covered 10-pin mini-DIN jack is used for control of the optional RF µTuning Kit.
CAT Jack
This 9-pin serial DB-9 jack allows external computer
control of the FTDX3000. Connect a serial cable
here and to the RS-232C COM port on your personal
computer (no external interface is required).
USB Jack
Connecting to a computer from this jack using a
commercially available USB cable allows remote
control by CAT commands from the computer. The
jack can also be used for input and output of audio
signals and transmission control. A USB driver is
required for remote control from a computer. Download the driver from the Yaesu website (http://www.
yaesu.com).
PGM-SW Switch
This slide switch is used for updating the transceiver
firmware. The update software and instructions are
available for download from the YAESU website
(http://www.yaesu.com/).
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FH-2 Switches
The supplied Remote Control Keypad FH-2 can be used to control the voice memory capability for the SSB/AM/FM
modes, and the contest memory keyer for the CW mode, and the text memory for the RTTY/DATA modes. You can also
play-back up to 15 seconds of incoming received audio, for verification of a missed callsign or other purposes. Some
specific capabilities of the FH-2 are:
m On SSB/AM/FM modes, five channels of storage and playback of voice memory (20 seconds each), using your own
voice for recording (see page 70).
m On CW mode, the FH-2 provides storage and recall of CW messages for repetitive CQ and contest automatic number
transmissions (see page 84).
m On RTTY/DATA mode, the FH-2 provides storage and recall of TEXT messages for repetitive CQ transmissions (see
page 105, 107).
m Play-back of the last 15 seconds of incoming receiver audio (see page 44).
[1], [2], [3], [4], [5] Switches
[P/B] Switch
These buttons work as the Voice Memory and CW
Message Memory Selection Key.
In the case of Voice Memory, up to 20 seconds of
audio may be stored on each channel.
For CW Messages and CW Text Messages, up to 50
characters ("PARIS" specification) may be stored
into each channel.
This button is used for playing back the last 15
seconds of recorded receiver audio.
[t], [u], [p], [q] Switches
Press this button to store either a Voice Memory, or a
Contest Keyer Memory.
Usually, these buttons are used for tuning the VFO
frequency. Press the [p]/[q] buttons to change the
frequency in the same increments as the microphone
[UP]/[DWN] switches. Press the [t]/[u] buttons to
change the frequency by 100 kHz steps.
When programming the Contest Memory Keyer,
these buttons are used to move the cursor and select
the text characters.
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[LOCK] Switch
This button may be used to lock out the FH-2 key
buttons, to prevent accidental activation of FH-2
operations.
[MEM] Switch
[DEC] Switch
When utilizing the sequential contest number
capability of the Contest Keyer, press this button to
decrement (decrease) the current Contest Number by
one digit (i.e. to back up from #198 to #197, etc.).
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Before turning on the main power, please verify the following items once more.
 Have you made all ground connections securely? See page 9 for details.
 Do you have your antenna(s) connected to the rear-panel Antenna jack(s)? See page 10 for details.
 Is your microphone (and/or key or paddle) connected? See page 11, 12 for details.
 If using a linear amplifier, have all interconnections been successfully completed? See page 13, 14 for details.
 Please rotate the [AF] control to the fully counter-clockwise position, to avoid a loud blast of audio when the transceiver turns on. See page 19 for details.
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Here is the typical start-up procedure for normal operation:
[POWER] Switch
[ANT] Switch
[VFO-A(RX)] Button
[AF GAIN] Knob
1. Turn on the external DC power supply.
2. Press and hold in the front-panel [ON/OFF] switch
until the transceiver turns on. After
about five seconds (ten seconds if the
optional µ-Tuning Kit is connected), the
transceiver is ready for full operation.
3. The transceiver will start up on 7.000.000 MHz
LSB, (or the previously used operating frequency)
and normal operation may begin.
Note:
To turn power off, press and hold in the front panel
[ON/OFF] switch for one second.
4. Rotate the [AF] knob to set a comfortable audio level of the incoming
signals or noise. Clockwise rotation
of the [AF] knob increases the volume level.
Note:
When using headphones, start by rotating the [AF]
knob counter-clockwise, then bring the volume level
up after you put the headphones on. This will minimize the chance of damage to your hearing caused
by an unexpectedly high audio level.
5. Press the [(VFO-A)RX] Indicator/Switch to engage
the VFO-A; the imbedded
LED will glow green.
Advice:
If you press the [(VFOA ) RX ] Indicator/Switch
when the imbedded LED
is already glowing green,
the LED will now blink
“on” and “off”; this indicates that the VFO-A receiver is temporarily muted. Just press the [(VFO-A)
RX] Indicator/Switch once more to restore VFO-A
receiver operation.
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Main Tuning Dial Knob
[BAND] Button
[MODE] Button
6. Press the [BAND] button corresponding to the Amateur band on
which you wish to begin operation.
Advice:
 One-touch selection of each Amateur band between 1.8 and 50 MHz is provided.
 The FTDX3000 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO
selection technique, which permits storing up to
three favorite frequencies and modes onto each
VFO band register. For example, you may store
one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and
USB, then recall these frequencies by successive,
momentary presses of the [14] MHz band button.
Each Amateur band button may similarly have up
to three frequency/mode settings applied.
When the [MHz/µT] button (located to the left
of the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob), is pressed, the
imbedded LED will glow orange, and then rotation of the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob will change the
frequency in 1 MHz steps.
7. Press the [ANT] button to select the appropriate antenna for the band in use.
Advice:
When you make an antenna selection,
that antenna is “remembered” by the
microprocessor in conjunction with the
VFO register in use.
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8. Press the [MODE] button to select the desired operating mode.
Repeated presses of the [ MODE ]
button step through the available selections.
Pressing and holding the [ MODE ]
button will toggle to the alternate mode.
For example, In the LSB or USB modes, pressing
and holding the [MODE ] button toggles between
“LSB” and “USB” mode.
Advice:
 By convention in the Amateur bands, LSB is
used on the 7 MHz and lower bands (with the
exception of 60 meters), while USB is utilized on
the 14 MHz and higher bands.
 When changing modes from SSB to CW, you
will observe a frequency shift on the display.
This shift represents the BFO offset between the
“zero beat” frequency and the audible CW pitch
(tone) you can hear (the pitch is programmed via
the Menu item “064 CW FREQ DISPLAY”), even
though the actual tone that you hear is not changing.
 When operating on the FM mode, rotate the [RF/
SQL ] (Squelch) knob clockwise to the point
where the background noise is just silenced. This
is the point of maximum sensitivity to weak signals. Excessive advancement of the [RF/SQL]
knob will decrease the ability of the receiver to
detect weak signals.
You may switch the [RF/SQL] knob from the RF
Gain Function to the Squelch Function via Menu
item “036 RF/SQL VR”.
9. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to tune around the
band, and begin normal operation.
Advice:
 Clockwise rotation of the Main Tuning Dial knob
increases the operating frequency, one “step”
of the synthesizer at a time; similarly, counterclockwise rotation of the Main Tuning Dial knob
will decrease the frequency. Two settings, one
“normal” and one “fast”, are available for each
operating mode. Pressing the [ FAST ] button
engages the “Fast” tuning selection (see chart below).
 The tuning steps for the Main Tuning Dial knob
are set, at the factory, to 10 Hz (SSB, CW), 50
Hz (RTTY/DATA) and 100 Hz (AM/FM) per
step. Via Menu items “151 CW DIAL STEP”
to “155 SSB DIAL STEP”, however, you may
change these settings from 10 Hz to 1 or 5 Hz
(SSB, CW), 5 Hz to 1 or 10 Hz (RTTY, DATA),
100 Hz to 10 Hz (AM, FM) instead.
Main Tuning Dial Knob Tuning Rate
Operating Mode
LSB/USB/CW
AM/FM
RTTY/DATA
1 Step
10 Hz (100 Hz)
100 Hz (1 kHz)
5 Hz (100 Hz)
1 Dial Rotation
10 kHz (100 kHz)
100 kHz (1 MHz)
5 kHz (100 kHz)
Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On.
 If you want to effect rapid frequency change,
there are several techniques available:
 Direct keyboard entry of the frequency.
 Use the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to tune in 1
MHz steps.
 Use the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] scanning
keys, if your microphone is so equipped.
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Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band (U.S. and U.K. version only)
The recently-released 60-meter band is covered, in the FTDX3000, by fixed memory channels. These channels are set to
USB or CW, and they appear between the “last” PMS channel (“P9U”) and the first “regular” memory channel (Channel
1):
1. Press the [V/M] button once to enter the “Memory”
mode; the “MCH” icon will appear in the display
and a memory channel number will appear on the
display.
Advice:
If you can not enter the “Memory” mode, the transceiver may be in [(VFO-B)RX], so check to see if
the green [( VFO-B )RX ] Indicator/Switch is illuminated). If so, press the [(VFO-A)RX] Indicator/
Switch to return operation to VFO-A. Now, press the
[V/M] button to enter the “Memory” mode.
2. Press the [MCH] button located on the bottom right
of the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob. The LED imbedded in
the button will glow orange to signify that rotation of
the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob will allow selection of the
memory channel.
3. Memory channels (“5M-01” through “5M-10”) are
pre-programmed, at the factory, with the permitted
frequencies in the 5 MHz band, and the USB or CW
mode is automatically selected on these channels.
4. To exit from 60-meter operation and return to the
VFO mode, just press the [V/M] button.
[VFO-A(RX)] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
[VFO-B(RX)] Button
Main Tuning Dial Knob
[MCH] Button
[V/M] Button
Channel
Number
5M-01
5M-02
5M-03
5M-04
5M-05
5M-06
5M-07
5M-08
5M-09
5M-10
FREQUENCY
U.S. Version
U.K. Version
5.332000 MHz
5.260000 MHz
5.348000 MHz
5.280000 MHz
5.358500 MHz
5.290000 MHz
5.373000 MHz
5.368000 MHz
5.405000 MHz
5.373000 MHz
5.332000 MHz
5.400000 MHz
5.348000 MHz
5.405000 MHz
5.358500 MHz
5.373000 MHz
5.405000 MHz
-
Note:
The frequencies and operating mode for 5 MHz band
operation are fixed, and may not be changed.
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CLAR (Clarifier) Operation
The [RX CLAR], [TX CLAR], [CLEAR] buttons and [CLAR/VFO-B] knob are used to offset the receive frequency,
the transmit frequency, or both, from their settings on the VFO-A frequency. Four small numbers on the Multi-Display
Window show the current Clarifier offset. The Clarifier controls on the FTDX3000 are designed to allow you to preset
an offset (up to ±9.999 kHz) without actually retuning, and then to activate it via the Clarifier [RX CLAR] and [TX
CLAR] buttons. This feature is ideal for following a drifting station, or for setting the small frequency offsets sometimes utilized in DX “Split” work.
Here is the technique for utilizing the Clarifier:
1. Press the [RX CLAR] button. The “RX” notation
will appear in the Multi-Display Window, and the
programmed offset will be applied to the receive frequency.
2. Rotation of the [CLAR/VFO-B ] knob will allow
you to modify your initial offset on the fly. Offsets of
up to ±9.995 kHz may be set using the Clarifier.
[CLEAR] Button
[TX CLAR] Button
Multi-Display Window [RX CLAR] Button
To cancel Clarifier operation, press the [RX CLAR] button. The “RX” notation will disappear from the display.
Advice:
 Turning the Clarifier off merely cancels the application of the programmed offset from the receive and/
or the transmit frequencies. To clear the Clarifier
offset, and reset it to “zero,” press the [CLEAR] button. The programmed offset is displayed in the small
multi-channel window of the frequency display.
 You may also activate the clarifier on the VFO-B frequency. In this case, the offset frequency is set using
the Main Tuning Dial knob, instead of the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob.
 The Clarifier operation (including the offset frequency) will be memorized independently on each VFO
stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
TXCLAR
Alternately, you may apply the Clarifier offset
to the transmit frequency, without changing the
receive frequency (typically, for “split” DX pileups).
The Tuning Offset Indicator provides a graphical representation of the Clarifier offset.
In CW mode the factory default setting of the Tuning Offset Indicator shows the
CW Center Tuning, instead of Clarifier Offset. If you wish to change this so that the
Clarifier Offset is also displayed on CW, use the following procedure:
1. Press the [ MENU ] button to enter the Menu
mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the
p /q button) to select Menu item “010 BAR
DISPLAY SELECT”.
3. Press the [ SELECT ] button, then rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button)
to select “CLAR (Clarifier)” (replacing the default
“CW TUNE (CW TUNING)” selection).
4. Press the [ SELECT ] button, then press the
[MENU] button to save the new setting and exit
to normal operation.
[Zero Offset]
[Minus (–) Offset]
[MENU] button [SELECT] button
[p/q] Button
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[Plus (+) Offset]
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
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LOCK
You may lock the setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob (for VFO-A frequency tuning) and the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (for
VFO-B frequency tuning), to prevent accidental frequency change.
Main Tuning Dial knob Lock
[TX CLAR(LOCK)] Button
To lock the Main Tuning Dial knob, press the [(VFO-A)
RX] Indicator/Switch to illuminate the imbedded green
LED, then press the [LOCK] button that is located to
the right of the Main Tuning Dial knob. To unlock the
Dial setting, and restore normal tuning, press the [LOCK]
button once more.
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob Lock
[LOCK] Button
To lock the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob, press the [VFO-B/
CLAR] button that is located to the right of the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob. The Indicator/Switch imbedded LED will
illuminate orange. Then press the [TX CLAR (LOCK)]
button that is located to the top of the [CLAR/VFO-B]
knob. To unlock the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob, and restore
normal tuning, press the [TX CLAR (LOCK)] button
once more.
[VFO-B/CLAR] Button
Advice:
The lock feature will be memorized independently on
the Main Tuning Dial knob and the [CLAR/VFO-B]
knob.
DIMMER
The illumination level of the VFO-A Frequency display, TFT display and six keys (left of the TFT display), may be adjusted via Menu items 007, 008 and 009.
To adjust the illumination level:
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/
q button) to select Menu item “007 DIMMER VFO”
(VFO-A Frequency Display), “008 DIMMER BACKLIT” (Six keys) or “009 DIMMER TFT” (TFT Display).
3. Press the [SELECT] button then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button) to select
the desired illumination level.
4. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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[MENU] button [SELECT] button
[p/q] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
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Using the VFO-B
VFO-B operates similar to VFO-A. However, the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob selects the frequency for VFO-B
(See box below for tuning rate). The two VFOs make
simple transmit/receive split frequency operation possible. Use various combinations of the four VFO red and
green transmit and receive switches to set up split frequency operation. The [SPLIT] button also sets up split
frequency operation. See page 75 for details about SplitFrequency Operation.
The frequency and mode data can be transferred from
VFO-A to VFO-B by pressing the [A B] button, but
don’t forget that this will overwrite any settings that
were in VFO-B previously. Also, the contents of the two
VFOs can be swapped (with no loss of data) by pressing
the [AB] button.
Main Tuning Dial Knob
[AB] Button
[A
B] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
There are two operations that cannot be done with VFOB. The contents of VFO-B cannot be directly stored into
a memory, and the Clarifier offset cannot be set.
For these functions you need to swap the VFO-B with
the VFO-A by pressing the [AB] button, then store
the contents into the memory or set the Clarifier.
Advice:
It is possible to set the frequency change over one dial
rotation, using the Menu items “151 CW DIAL STEP” to
“155 SSB DIAL STEP”,.
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob Tuning Rate
Operating Mode
LSB/USB/CW
AM/FM
RTTY/DATA
1 Step
10 Hz (100 Hz)
100 Hz (1 kHz)
5 Hz (100 Hz)
1 Dial Rotation
2 kHz (20 kHz)
20 kHz (200 kHz)
1 kHz (20 kHz)
Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On.
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Band Stack Operation
The FTDX3000 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, that permits you to store up to three favorite frequencies and modes onto each band’s VFO register. For example, you may store one frequency each on 14 MHz CW,
RTTY, and USB, then recall these VFOs by successive, momentary presses of the [14] MHz band button. Each Amateur
band key may similarly have up to three frequency/mode settings applied. Both the VFO-A and VFO-B systems have
their own, independent, band stacks.
A typical setup, for the 14 MHz band, might be arranged like this:
1. Program 14.025 MHz, CW Mode, then press the [14]
MHz band button;
2. Program 14.080 MHz, RTTY Mode, then press the
[14] MHz band button;
3. Program 14.195 MHz, SSB Mode, then press the [14]
MHz band button.
[BAND] Button
With this configuration, successive momentary presses
of the [14] MHz band button will allow you to step sequentially through these three VFOs.
C.S (Custom Switch)
The front panel [C.S] button may be programmed to directly access an often-used Menu Mode selection.
C.S Setup
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode;
the Menu list will appear on the display.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q
button) to select the Menu item you want to access
with the front panel [C.S] button.
3. Press the [C.S] button to lock in your selection.
4. Press the [MENU] button to save the new configuration and exit to normal operation.
[MENU] button [SELECT] button
[p/q] Button [C.S] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Menu Selection Recall via [C.S] button
Press the [C.S] button.
The programmed Menu item will appear on the display.
Press the [MENU] button exit to normal operation.
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SCOPE
This function displays a convenient spectrum scope for monitoring the band conditions in real time. Both strong and
weak signals can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner on the TFT screen. You can switch the spectrum scope
information between VFO-B and VFO-A in an instant. This multifunctional scope takes into consideration the operator’s preference, by switching between the convenient CENTER mode where the VFO frequency is constantly in the
center of the screen (for monitoring conditions on both sides of your operating frequency), and the FIX mode, where the
frequency is fixed to the left side of the screen (for convenience in monitoring in the band).
4. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the
[MENU] button to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
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Full screen display
(Spectrum scope / Water Fall)
SCOPE
AF-FFT
Spectrum scope plus the AF-FFT display
(Shown on the AF-FFT screen by setting the Set Mode "185
FFT DISPLAY MODE")
AF-FFT
Spectrum scope / Water Fall Memory display
(When the Scope Memory is stored)
à
Spectrum Scope (CENTER mode)
display.
CENTER-WF: Spectrum Scope (CENTER mode)
display and the Water Fall display.
FIX:
Spectrum Scope (FIX mode) display.
FIX-WF:
Spectrum Scope (FIX mode) display and the Water Fall display.
SCOPE
à
CENTER:
Spectrum scope / Water Fall display
à
Switching Between CENTER/FIX Modes
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu
mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press
the p/q button) to select Menu item “124
SCOPE MODE”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the
[ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob (or press the p /q
button) to select the “CENTER”, “CENTERWF”, “FIX”, or “FIX-WF” (Factory default is
“CENTER”).
SCOPE
à
1. Select an operating mode for the scope function,
either CENTER or FIX mode.
Advice:
See “Switching Between CENTER/FIX Modes” below for details on changing operating modes.
2. Press the [SCOPE] button momentarily to display
the scope screen.
Five different screens are shown on the TFT display
by pressing the [SCOPE] button.
Advice:
 Press the [AUTO] button to access the Nanual
mode. Each time the [ SELECT ] button is
pressed, a new scan of the spectrum scope is
shown on the TFT display.
 Press the [AUTO] button to cause the spectrum
scope to scan continuously until the [ AUTO ]
button is pressed again.
 Sweep speed can be changed in MENU mode
“125 SCOPE SPEED”.
 The received signal’s sound spectrum may be
displayed on the AF-FFT screen by pressing the
[MONI] button.
 Either the “Spectrum Display” or the “Waterfall
Display” may be shown on the AF-FFT screen
by setting the MENU mode “185 FFT DISPLAY
MODE”.
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SCOPE
CENTER mode
1. Switch the scope operation to “CENTER mode”.
See “Switching Between CENTER/FIX Modes” on
the previous page.
2. Press the [SCOPE] button momentarily to display
the scope screen.
 The current frequency is displayed in the center of
the scope display.
 The band width of the scope display can be set in
menu mode “128 CENTER SPAN FREQ”.
Current Frequency
FIX mode
1. Switch the scope operation to “FIX mode”.
See “Switching Between CENTER/FIX Modes” on
the previous page.
2. Press the [SCOPE] button momentarily to display the scope.
 The frequency designated in Menu Mode is
displayed at the leftmost start point on the screen.
 The band width of the scope display can be set in
Menu Mode by individual band (See below).
Receiving Frequency Sending Frequency
Example of display in split operation
Frequency set in Menu Mode
Frequency
1.8MHz
3.5MHz
5MHz
7MHz
10MHz
14MHz
18MHz
21MHz
24MHz
28MHz
50MHz
Menu Mode
130 FIX 1.8MHz SPAN
132 FIX 3.5MHz SPAN
134 FIX 5.0MHz SPAN
136 FIX 7.0MHz SPAN
138 FIX 10MHz SPAN
140 FIX 14MHz SPAN
142 FIX 18MHz SPAN
144 FIX 21MHz SPAN
146 FIX 24MHz SPAN
148 FIX 28MHz SPAN
150 FIX 50MHz SPAN
Memorizing the Scope Screen
The FTDX3000 can memorize the scope screen in up to 10 channels, and recall it later.
How to memorize
Press and hold the [SELECT] button for one second
to memorize the current scope screen. Up to 10 channels may be memorized. Once all 10 memories have
data in them, previous data (starting with channel “1”)
will be over-written, on a first-in, first-out basis.
Recalling memorized screens
1. Press the [SCOPE] button several times until the
“Scope Memory” screen appears.
The last stored scope screen memory will be displayed.
Press the [SCOPE] button to display the screens
in the following order:
[MENU] screen à
à [Spectrum scope] screen à
à [Full screen Spectrum scope] screen à
à [Spectrum scope+AF-FFT] screen à
à [Spectrum scope Memory] screen à
2. Press the [p]/[q]/[t]/[u] buttons to recall the
memorized screen you wish.
[p]/[u] button: Recalls the memory towards
the new memory.
1 à 2 à 3 à 4 ...... 9 à 10 à 1 à 2 ...
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[SCOPE] button
[SELECT] button
[p/q/t/u] Button
[t]/[q] button: Recalls the memory towards
the old memory.
10 à 9 à 8 à 7 ...... 2 à 1 à 10 à 9 ...
3. To close the scope screen, press the [SCOPE]
button several times until the desired screen appears.
Erasing the memorized screens
1. Recall the scope screen that you wish to erase using the [p]/[q]/[t]/[u] button.
2. Press and hold one of the [p]/[q]/[t]/[u] buttons for one second to erase the scope screen.
The memory channel is deleted, and the channel
numbers, for channels with higher numbers, are
decremented.
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Rotator Control Functions
When using a YAESU model G-800DXA, G-1000DXA, G-2800DXA Antenna Rotator (not supplied), it is possible to
control it from the front panel of the FTDX3000.
1. Press and hold in the [ ENT ] button (one of the
[BAND] key switches) for one second. The VFO-B
Frequency Display area will change to the “Rotator
Control” configuration.
2. Press either the [3.5(2)] button or the [7(3)] button
to rotate the antenna. Pressing the [3.5(2)] button
will cause rotation to the left (counter-clockwise) by
two degree steps, while pressing the [7(3)] button
will cause rotation to the right (clockwise) by two
degree steps.
3. Press the [14(5)] button or the [18(6)] button to control the speed of rotation. Pressing the [14(5)] button
will cause slower rotation, while pressing the [18(6)]
button will speed up rotation. Usually, you will be
using the “100%” speed setting.
[3.5(2)], [7(3)] Button
[14(5)], [18(6)] Button
[ENT] Button
Counter-clockwise Rotation
Clockwise Rotation
When you are through exercising rotator control, press
the [ENT] button momentarily. The VFO-B Frequency
Display will return to the main display field.
Speed Up
Important Note
 Set the starting point to match your rotator
control indicator needle via the Menu item
“013 ROTATOR START UP”. The default setting is zero (north). If your controller starting
point is south, the Menu item “013 ROTATOR START UP” must be set to “180”. If not
set properly the FTDX3000 display will not
show the correct direction.
 When the rotator control indicator needle
does not indicate the precise antenna direction, calibrate the indicator needle precisely
to the antenna direction via the Menu item
“014 ROTATOR OFFSET ADJ”.
Speed Down
Speed (0 % -100 %)
Direction (0° - 360°)
“Overlap” Indicator
Remove the rubber cap first,
and then connect the plug.
Rotator Connection Cable “SCU-27”
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More Frequency Navigation Techniques
Keyboard Frequency Entry
The Operating frequency may be entered directly into
the current VFO, using the front panel [BAND] key buttons.
Example: Enter 14.250.00 MHz
1. Press the [ ENT ] button to
begin the direct frequency
entry process. Now, beginning with the first digit of
the frequency (the leftmost
digit), we will enter the required digits of the frequency.
2. Press, in order, the digits of the operating frequency,
using the [BAND] buttons (the frequency entry digit
or decimal point is printed on the right side of the
buttons). In this example, enter
[1.8(1)]  [10(4)]  [GEN(.)]  [3.5(2)] 
[14(5)]  [50(0)]  [50(0)]  [50(0)] 
[50(0)]
The decimal point after the “MHz” portion of the
frequency must be entered, but no decimal point is
required after the “kHz” portion.
3. Press the [ENT] button once more to complete the
operating frequency entry. A short “beep” will confirm that the entry was successful, and the new operating frequency will appear on the display.
Advice:
If you attempt to enter a frequency outside the operating range of 30 kHz ~ 56 MHz, the microprocessor
will ignore the attempt, and you will be returned to
the previous operating frequency. If this happens,
please try again, taking care not to repeat the error in
the frequency entry process.
Using the [UP]/[DWN] buttons of the
supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone
The [ UP ] / [ DWN ] buttons on the supplied MH-31 B8
Hand Microphone may also be used to manually scan
the frequency upward or downward.
The microphone’s [ UP ] /
[ DWN ] buttons utilize the
tuning steps of the Main
Tuning Dial knob.
When the microphone
[ FST ] button is pressed,
the tuning rate increases by
a factor of ten, in a manner
similar to the transceiver
front panel [FST] button.
Advice:
You may independently set
the tuning steps of the [UP]/
[DWN] buttons in the AM and FM modes. To set new
tuning steps, use Menu items “156 AM CH STEP” and
“157 FM CH STEP”.
Using the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob
You may change the current
VFO frequency in 1 MHz
steps. Press the [MHz/µT]
button located at the bottom and left of the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob. The 1 MHz
steps will be applied to the
current VFO frequency. The imbedded LED in the [MHz]
button will glow orange in the latter case.
When tuning in 1 MHz steps, clockwise rotation of the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob will increase the frequency, while
counter-clockwise rotation will decrease the frequency.
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P.BACK (Audio Playback) from VFO-A Receiver
When Audio Playback is engaged by the operator, the FTDX3000 begins automatically recording the last 15 seconds of
incoming receiver audio on VFO-A. Recording is controlled with the supplied FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, plugged
into the rear panel REMOTE jack. This capability is especially useful for confirming a callsign that may have been
difficult to copy due to noise or QRM, etc.
Recording
r Press and hold in the FH-2 [ P/B ] key for two
seconds to initiate recording. The “REC” icon will
appear in the display to confirm that recording is in
progress.
r Press the FH-2 [P/B] key briefly to halt recording;
the “REC” icon will go out.
Playback
r Press the FH-2 [P/B] key briefly, after recording
has been halted, to begin playback of the recorded
audio; the “PLAY” icon will appear in the display
to confirm that playback is in progress. The last 15
seconds of audio will be heard in the speaker or
headphones. If you do not intervene, the entire 15
seconds will be played back, repeating endlessly.
r To halt playback at any time, just press the [P/B]
key briefly again. The next time you press the [P/B]
key, it will pick up the playback where you left off.
Advice:
You may adjust the playback level of the recording with
the main [AF] knob.
Stop
Start
15 Seconds
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Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram)
The FTDX3000 includes a wide range of special features to suppress the many types of interference that may be encountered on the HF bands. However, real world interference conditions are constantly changing, so optimum setting of the
controls is somewhat of an art, requiring familiarity with the types of interference and the subtle effects of some of the
controls. Therefore, the following information is provided as a general guideline for typical situations, and a starting
point for your own experimentation.
The FTDX3000 interference-fighting circuitry begins in its “RF” stages, and continues throughout the entire receiver
section. FTDX3000 allows configuration of the features described below.
R. FLT (IF Roofing Filters)
Three Roofing filters, of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, 3 kHz, and 600
Hz bandwidths, are provided in the 9 MHz First IF, right
after the first mixer. These filters are automatically selected to provide narrow-band selectivity to protect the
following IF and DSP stages. The automatically selected
filter may be manually changed by the operator, if desired, for special operating circumstances.
CONTOUR Filter
The DSP Contour filter has the unique ability to provide either a null or a peak in tunable segments of the
receiver passband. You may suppress interference and
excessive frequency components on an incoming signal,
or you may peak those tunable frequency segments. The
level of the null or peak, and the bandwidth, over which
it is applied, are adjustable via the Menu.
IF SHIFT
The passband center frequency of the IF DSP filter may
be moved up or down by adjusting this control.
IF NOTCH
The IF Notch filter is a high-Q notch filter that can eliminate, or significantly reduce an interfering carrier.
DNF (Digital Notch filter)
When multiple interfering carriers are encountered during reception, the Digital Notch Filter can significantly
reduce the level of these signals.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
The DSP’s Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) feature utilizes 15 different mathematical algorithms to analyze
and suppress different noise profiles encountered on the
HF/50 MHz bands. Choose the selection that provides
the best noise suppression, and allows the signal to rise
up out of the noise.
AGC
The AGC system is highly adaptable to changing signal
and fading characteristics, making reception possible
under the most difficult conditions.
IF WIDTH
The width of the IF DSP filtering may be adjusted using
this control.
Front End Block Diagram
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ATT
When extremely strong local signals or high noise degrades reception, you can use the [ATT] button to insert 6, 12, or
18-dB of RF attenuation in front of the RF amplifier.
[ATT] Button
1. Press the [ATT] button several times to set the desired attenuation level, per the chart below.
OFF: Attenuator is Off
-6dB: The incoming signal power is reduced by 6
dB (Signal voltage reduced by 1/2)
-12dB: The incoming signal power is reduced by 12
dB (Signal voltage reduced to 1/4)
-18dB: The incoming signal power is reduced by 18
dB (Signal voltage reduced to 1/8)
The selected attenuation level will be indicated in the
ATT column of the Block Diagram Display on the
TFT display.
2. To restore full signal strength through the Attenuator circuit area, press the [ATT] button to restore the
Indicates the
attenuation level
ATT display to the “OFF” position.
Block Diagram Display
Advice:
 The attenuator selection will be memorized independently on each VFO stack of the VFO-A and VFO-B.
 If background noise causes a high S-meter indication on clear frequencies, press the [ATT] button until the S-meter
drops to about “S-1”. This setting optimizes the trade-off between sensitivity, noise, and interference immunity. Also,
once you have tuned in a station you want to work, you may want to reduce sensitivity further (add more attenuation) by pressing the [ATT] button to a higher setting. This reduces the strength of all signals (and noise) and can
make reception more comfortable, important especially during long QSOs. When looking for weak signals on a quiet
band, you will want maximum sensitivity, so the IPO should be disabled and the [ATT] button should be set to “OFF.”
This situation is typical during quiet times on frequencies above 21 MHz, and when using a small or negative-gain
receiving antenna on other bands.
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µ-Tune Filter (Requires the optional RF µ Tuning Kit)
The RF µTuning Kit provides ultra-sharp RF selectivity for the front end of the transceiver. Very high Q is made possible by the narrow-band design. Three RF µTuning Kits are available. The MTU-160 covers the 1.8 MHz band. The
MTU-80/40 covers the 3.5 and 7 MHz bands. The MTU-30/20 covers 10.1 and 14 MHz bands.
When any (or all) of the three optional units are connected, they will be automatically adjusted to center on your operating frequency.
The narrow bandwidth is especially useful on the low bands, when many strong signals are being received via NVIS
propagation (Near Vertical-Incidence Signals) within a narrow bandwidth. The added protection for the RF stage is especially helpful in preventing IMD and blocking.
µ-Tune Operation
1. Press and hold in the [MHz/µT] button for one second to activate the µ-Tune filter. The LED inside the
[MHz/µT] button will glow red. The [CLAR/VFOB] knob works as the µ-TUNING knob.
Advice:
 The µ-Tune circuit will automatically align itself
to the operating frequency.
Remember
that µ-Tune only operates on the 14

MHz and lower bands.
2. Rotate the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob to peak the response (background noise) or reduce interference.
Advice:
 You may observe the relative peak point of the
µ-Tune filter in the Tuning Offset Indicator on
the VFO-B frequency display, while tuning the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
 The amount of change in the center frequency
of the µ-Tune filter, when rotating the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob, can be configured using Menu
item “044 µTUNE DIAL STEP”.
 If the μ-Tune filter has been manually adjusted
away from the center frequency, you may press
the [CLEAR] button to re-center the filter response on the current operating frequency.
3. Press and hold in the [MHz/µT] button for one second to disengage the µ-Tune filter
Advice:
Alternate presses of the [MHz/µT] button will switch
the µ-Tune filter between on or off.
Advice:
 The µ-Tune Filter selection will be memorized independently on each VFO stack of the VFO-A and
VFO-B.
 You may change the indication of the Tuning Offset
Indicator to display the µ-Tune filter continuously
while the µ-Tune filter is activated. This is Menu
item “010 BAR DISPLAY SELECT”. See the Box on
the next page for details of the setting.
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[MHz/µT] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Button
Tuning Offset Indicator
 The µ-Tune filters are the most advanced, selective
RF preselector filters ever incorporated into an Amateur Radio transceiver. The RF selectivity provided
by µ-Tune can be of tremendous value in ensuring quiet, intermod-free reception even in the most
crowded bands on a contest weekend. The µ-Tune
filters provide RF selectivity on the order of a few
dozen kHz at -6 dB, at the expense of a few dB of
system gain on bands where noise figure is seldom
an issue. You will notice that the S-meter deflection,
when µ-Tune is engaged, is slightly less than when
it is out of the circuit; this is normal. If your antenna
system gain is so low that you cannot hear the band
noise when µ-Tune is engaged (highly unlikely), just
switch it out, to eliminate the slight insertion loss.
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µ-Tune Filter (Requires the optional RF µ Tuning Kit)
 As you tune around on an amateur band with μ-Tune engaged, the microprocessor automatically commands the stepper motor driving the toroid core to center the filter on the current operating frequency. However, you may use the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob to skew the filter response to one side or the other of the operating frequency, to deal with
heavy interference on one side. To re-center the µ-Tune filter on the operating frequency, and eliminate any offset,
press the [CLEAR] button.
Changing the Tuning Offset Indicator
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu
mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the
p /q button) to select Menu item “010 BAR
DISPLAY SELECT”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button.
4. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the
p/q button) to select “µTUNE (µ-Tune)” (replacing the default “CW TUNE (CW TUNING)”
selection).
5. Press the [ SELECT ] button, then press the
[MENU] button to lock in the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
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[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
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IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)
The IPO feature allows the operator to optimize the characteristics of the receiver front end, depending on the current
noise level and the strength of incoming signals.
Press the [IPO ] button repeatedly, to set the desired
characteristic of the receiver front end, according to the
chart below.
[IPO] Button
AMP1: Amplifies the incoming signals, using a low
distortion RF preamplifier (gain: approx. 10
dB).
AMP2: Amplifies the incoming signals, using a
2-stage low-distortion RF preamplifier (total
gain: approx. 17 dB).
IPO: Bypasses the RF preamplifier, yielding direct
feed to the first mixer.
The selected receiver RF preamplifier will be indicated
in the IPO column of the Block Diagram Display on the
TFT display.
Indicates which front
end RF amplifier
Block Diagram Display
Advice:
 The IPO selection will be memorized independently
on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
 On the 10 MHz and lower bands, it generally is not
necessary to use any preamplifier at all; selecting the
“IPO” position as described above will increase the
strong-signal-handling capability of the receiver, and
generally will result in more pleasant reception due
to reduced noise. If you can hear band noise with the
preamplifiers disengaged, then a preamplifier is generally not needed.
Note:
The IPO feature is always on “IPO” (No RF preamplifier) between 30 kHz and 1.7 MHz.
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R.FLT (Roofing Filters)
Narrow-band Roofing Filters of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, 3 kHz, 600 Hz, and 300 Hz (requires optional XF-127CN CW Narrow
Filter) bandwidths are provided in the first IF, right after the first mixer. These filters provide protection for the 2nd mixer, DSP, and other circuitry that follow and can dramatically improve reception on a very crowded band (during a contest, etc.). Typically, the AUTO selection mode is satisfactory for most operating situations, but in an extremely crowded
phone band you may wish to select, for example, the 3 kHz roofing filter for SSB operation.
Press the [R.FLT] button to toggle the Roofing Filter
selection.
[R.FLT] Button
AUTO*1  300 Hz*2  600 Hz  3 kHz 
 6 kHz  15 kHz  AUTO .....
*1: The “AUTO” selection mode selects the optimum bandwidth of
the Roofing filter for the reception mode.
In this case, the selected bandwidth in the R.FLT column of the
Block Diagram Display glows yellow (Normally glows Blue).
*2: Requires optional XF-127CN CW Narrow Filter.
Advice:
 In the AM/FM mode, only the 15 kHz Roofing Filter
is utilized.
 As you repeatedly press the [ R.FLT ] button, the
selected Roofing Filter bandwidth will be displayed
in the R.FLT column of the Block Diagram Display
on the TFT display, denoting the Roofing Filter currently in use.
 Typically, this selection will be set to “AUTO.”
 The Roofing Filter selection will be memorized independently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
Quick Point:
The “AUTO” selection of the Roofing Filter is based on
the operating mode. However, you may override the automatic selection, if band conditions warrant a different
(usually, a tighter) selection.
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Indicates the receiver
IF Roofing Filter
Block Diagram Display
Terminology:
A “Roofing Filter,” as its name implies, places a “Roof”
over the receiver IF system bandwidth. Starting at the
first mixer, the Roofing filter protects the circuitry downstream from strong signals, just as a roof on a house
protects the contents from rain and snow.
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IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation
The FTDX3000 includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition systems.
1. Press the [NB] button briefly to reduce short duration pulse noise such as from switching transients,
automobile ignitions and power lines. The “NB ON”
will appear in the display to confirm that the NarrowNB is operating.
2. Press the [NB] button again to reduce longer-duration man-made pulse noise. The “NBW ON” will
appear in the display to confirm that the Wide-NB is
operating.
3. If desired, you may adjust the Noise Blanker level
via Menu item “033 NB LEVEL” to the point where
the offending noise is best reduced or eliminated.
See box below for details.
4. To end Noise Blanker operation, press the [NB] button once more. The “NB OFF” will appear in the
display, confirming that the Noise Blanker is no longer in operation.
[NB] Button
Advice:
The Noise Blanker operation will be memorized independently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
The Noise Blanker level is the same for both VFO-A
and VFO-B.
Adjusting the Noise Blanker Level
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu
mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the
p /q button) to select Menu item “033 NB
LEVEL”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button
4. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the
p/q button) to the point where the offending
noise is best reduced or eliminated.
5. Press the [ SELECT ] button, then press the
[MENU] button to lock in the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
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[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
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CONTOUR Control Operation
The Contour filter system provides a gentle perturbation of the IF filter passband. The Contour is set to either suppress,
or boost specific frequency components, and thus enhances the sound and readability of a received signal.
1. Press the [CONT/APF] button to activate the Contour filter. The LED inside the [CONT/APF] button
glows orange and the current “null” (or “peak”) position of the Contour filter will appear in the CONTOUR indicator on the display.
2. Rotate the [CONT/APF] knob to achieve the most
natural-sounding audio reproduction on the incoming signal.
Advice:
The display will show the Contour frequency for 3
seconds whenever the [CONT/APF] knob is turned.
3. To cancel Contour tuning, press the [CONT/APF]
button momentarily.
Advice:
Alternate presses of the [CONT/APF] button will
switch the Contour filter between on and off.
Advice:
 The Contour filter selection will be memorized independently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
 The Contour filter level (either a null or a peak) may
be adjusted using Menu item “108 CONTOUR LEVEL”. The factory default setting is for a null of –15
(dB).
 The bandwidth over which the Contour filter effect
is applied may be adjusted using Menu item “109
CONTOUR WIDTH”. The factory default setting is
10.
[CONT/APF] Knob [CONT/APF] Button
CONTOUR Indicator
Refer to Figure “B”, this illustrates an “indentation” of the Contour filter in the center of
the passband. The Contour filter places a lowQ “notch” in the passband, per the settings of
Menu items “108 CONTOUR LEVEL” and “109
CONTOUR WIDTH” (referenced above). Counterclockwise rotation (to the left) of the [CONT/
APF ] knob causes the notch to move toward
a lower frequency within the passband, while
clockwise rotation (to the right) causes the notch
to move toward a higher frequency within the
passband. By removing interference or unwanted
frequency components of the incoming signal,
it is possible to make the desired signal rise out
of the background noise/interference, enhancing
intelligibility.
A
B
C
IF BANDWIDTH
IF BANDWIDTH
IF BANDWIDTH
CONT/APF
CONT/APF
CONT/APF
Quick Point:
The steep slopes of the DSP filtering, when adjusted aggressively, can impart an unnatural sound to an incoming signal. Often, a narrow bandwidth is not the key to improving copy; the incoming signal itself may have undesirable or
excessive frequency components, especially in the low frequency range around 100-400 Hz. By judicious use of the
Contour filter, the “shoulder” of the passband response may be altered, or components may be removed from within the
passband, allowing the desired signal to rise above the background noise and interference in a manner not obtainable
with other filtering systems.
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IF SHIFT Operation (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT Modes)
IF SHIFT allows you to move the DSP filter passband higher or lower, without changing the pitch of the incoming signal, and thus reduces or eliminates interference. Because the carrier tuning frequency is not varied, there is no need to
re-tune the operating frequency to eliminate the interference. The total passband tuning range for the IF SHIFT system
is ±1 kHz.
1. Rotate the [SHIFT] knob to the left or right to reduce the interference.
Advice:
The display will show the shift value of the IF
SHIFT for 3 seconds whenever the [SHIFT] knob is
turned.
Advice:
The center position of the IF passband will be memorized independently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and
VFO-B.
Referring to Figure “A”, note the depiction of the
IF DSP filter as the thick line, with the [SHIFT]
knob in the 12 o’clock position. In Figure “B”, an
interfering signal has appeared inside the original
passband. In Figure “C”, you can see the effect
of rotating the [SHIFT] knob. The interference
level is reduced by moving the filter passband so
that the interference is outside of the passband.
A
B
Desired Signal
SHIFT Indicator
C
Desired Signal
QRM
[SHIFT] Knob
Desired Signal
QRM
IF BANDWIDTH
IF BANDWIDTH
IF BANDWIDTH
SHIFT
SHIFT
SHIFT
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WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT Modes)
The IF WIDTH tuning system allows you to vary the width of the DSP IF passband, to reduce or eliminate interference.
Moreover, the bandwidth may actually be expanded from its default setting, should you wish to enhance incoming signal fidelity when interference on the band is low.
1. Rotate the [WIDTH] knob to the left or right to reduce the interference.
Advice:
The frequency display will show the bandwidth of
the IF passband for 3 seconds whenever the [WIDTH]
knob is turned.
[WIDTH] Knob
Advice:
The IF Bandwidth will be memorized independently on
each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
Referring to Figure “B”, you can see the default
bandwidth on the SSB mode.
By rotating the [WIDTH] knob to the left, the
bandwidth will narrow (see Figure “A”, while
rotation of the [WIDTH] knob to the right, as
depicted in Figure “C”, will increase the bandwidth.
A
B
C
IF BANDWIDTH
IF BANDWIDTH
IF BANDWIDTH
SHIFT
SHIFT
Using IF SHIFT and WIDTH Together
The IF SHIFT and Variable IF WIDTH features
together form a very effective interference-fighting filtering system.
For example, in Figure “A”, you can see how
interference has appeared both on the high
and low sides of the desired signal. Rotate the
[WIDTH] knob, the interference from one side
can be eliminated (Figure “B”). Next, rotate the
[SHIFT] knob to re-position the passband (Figure
“C”), the interference on the opposite side can be
removed, without re-introducing the interference
previously eliminated in Figure “B”.
SHIFT
The default bandwidths, and total bandwidth adjustment range, will vary according to the operating mode:
SSB Mode: 1.8 kHz ~ 4.0 kHz (default: 2.4 kHz).
CW Mode: 500 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz (default: 2.4 kHz)
RTTY/DATA Modes: 500 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz (default:
500 Hz)
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WIDTH Indicator
QRM
A
B
C
Desired Signal
Desired Signal
Desired Signal
QRM
QRM
IF BANDWIDTH
QRM
QRM
IF BANDWIDTH
QRM
IF BANDWIDTH
Advice:
For best interference reduction, the WIDTH and
SHIFT features are the primary tools you should
use, after narrowing the bandwidth (WIDTH)
and/or adjusting the center of the passband
(SHIFT). The Contour control may then yield
additional signal-enhancement benefits on
the net residual bandwidth. Even more, the IF
NOTCH Filter (described later) may also be
used, in conjunction with these filter systems, to
significant advantage.
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NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection
Pressing the [NAR] button provides one-touch, mode-specific, selection of a narrow IF DSP filter setting that does not
require resetting the [WIDTH] knob.
Pressing the [NAR] button once more returns the bandwidth control to the WITDH/SHIFT system. The factory
default bandwidths are:
Operating Mode
SSB
CW
RTTY/DATA
AM
FM (28/50 MHz Bands)
[NAR] Switch
“ON”
“OFF”
200 Hz ~ 1.8 kHz
1.8 ~ 4.0 kHz
(1.5 kHz)
(2.4 kHz)
50 ~ 500 Hz
500 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz
(500 Hz)
(2.4 kHz)
50 ~ 500 Hz
500 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz
(500 Hz)
(2.4 kHz)
6 kHz
6 kHz
9 kHz
9 kHz
[NAR] Button
: Depends on the [WIDTH] knob
( ): Default Bandwidth
Advice:
 When the narrow bandwidth is selected, the “NAR”
icon will appear in the display.
 If the [ NAR ] button has been pressed to engage
the narrow filter, you may still adjust the narrow IF
bandwidth by rotating the [WIDTH] knob. The IF
SHIFT is also operational. For many applications,
you may find that simply pressing the [NAR] button
instead of adjustment of the [WIDTH] knob, may be
satisfactory for interference reduction.
 When you press the [NAR] button in the FM mode,
both transmit and receive bandwidths are narrowed.
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IF NOTCH Filter Operation (SSB/CW/RTTY/DATA/AM Modes)
The IF NOTCH filter is a highly effective system that allows you to slice out an interfering beat note or other carrier
signal from inside the receiver passband.
1. Press the [NOTCH] button to activate the Notch filter. The LED inside the [NOTCH] button glows orange and the current “null” position of the NOTCH
filter will appear in the NOTCH indicator on the
display. The [NOTCH] knob functions as the Notch
adjustment knob.
2. Rotate the [NOTCH] knob to adjust the “null” position of the Notch filter.
Advice:
The frequency display will show the Notch frequency for 3 seconds whenever the [NOTCH] knob is
turned.
3. To cancel the NOTCH filter, press the [NOTCH]
button momentarily. The graphic disappears from the
NOTCH indicator on the display, confirming that the
NOTCH filter is no longer in operation.
Advice:
Alternate presses of the [ NOTCH ] button, will
switch the NOTCH filter between on and off.
Advice:
 The IF NOTCH Filter selection will be memorized
independently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and
VFO-B.
[NOTCH] Button
WIDTH Indicator
The performance of the IF NOTCH filter is illustrated in Figure “A”, where the effect of rotation
of the [NOTCH] knob is depicted. In Figure “B”
you can see the notching effect of the IF NOTCH
filter as you rotate the [NOTCH] knob to eliminate the interfering heterodyne.
A
B
Desired Signal
Desired Signal
QRM
(Heterodyne)
QRM
(Heterodyne)
IF BANDWIDTH
IF BANDWIDTH
NOTCH
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Digital NOTCH Filter (DNF) Operation
The Digital NOTCH Filter (DNF) is an effective beat-canceling filter that can null out a number of interfering beat notes
inside the receiver passband. Because this is an Auto-Notch feature, there is no adjustment knob associated with this filter.
Advice:
If a very strong interfering carrier is encountered, we recommend you first use the IF NOTCH filter, as it is the most effective notching tool in the receiver section.
1. Press the [p/q/t/u] button to select the “DNF”.
2. Press the [SELECT] button to choose “ON”. The
“DNF” will appear in the display.
[SELECT] button
To disable the Digital NOTCH Filter, just repeat the
above procedure, pressing the [ SELECT ] button to
choose “OFF” in step 2 above. The “DNF” will turn off,
confirming that the Digital NOTCH Filter is not active.
【p/q/t/u】button
DNF Indicator
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation
The Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) system is designed to reduce the level of random noise found on the HF and 50
MHz bands, and it is especially effective during SSB operation. By setting the Menu item “110 DNR LEVEL”, any of 15
different noise-reduction algorithms can be selected; each of these algorithms was created for dealing with a different
noise profile. You will want to experiment with the DNR system to find the best setting corresponding to the noise currently being experienced.
1. Press the [p/q/t/u] button to select the “DNR”.
2. Press the [SELECT] button to choose “ON”. The
“DNR” will appear in the display.
[SELECT] button
To disable the DNR system, just repeat the above procedure, pressing the [SELECT] button to choose “OFF” in
step 2 above. The “DNR” will turn off, confirming that
the DNR system is not active.
【p/q/t/u】button
DNR Indicator
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RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes)
The RF Gain control provides manual adjustment of the gain levels for the receiver RF and IF stages, to account for
noise and signal strength conditions at the moment.
1. The [ RF/SQL ] knob should, initially, be rotated
to the fully clockwise position. This is the point of
maximum sensitivity.
2. Counter-clockwise rotation of the [RF/SQL] knob
will gradually reduce the system gain.
Advice:
 As the [RF/SQL] knob is rotated counterclockwise
to reduce the gain, the S-meter reading will rise. This
indicates that the AGC voltage being applied to the
receiver is increasing (this causes a reduction in receiver gain).
 Rotating the [RF/SQL ] knob control to the fully
counter-clockwise position will essentially disable
the receiver, as the gain will be greatly reduced. In
this case, the S-meter will appear to be “pegged”
against the right edge of the analog S-meter scale.
[RF/SQL] Knob
Quick Point:
 Reception frequently can be optimized by rotating
the [RF/SQL] knob slightly counter-clockwise to the
point where the “stationary” meter indication is set
just about the same as the incoming noise level. This
will reduce the RF gain to find a level of improved
signal to noise ratio.
 The RF Gain control, along with the IPO and the Attenuator features, all affect the system receiver gain
in different ways. The IPO generally should be the
first feature engaged when dealing with a high noise
level, or a crowded, high-level signal environment.
Also, the IPO generally should be the first feature
engaged, if the frequency is low enough to allow the
preamplifier to be bypassed. Thereafter, the RF Gain
and Attenuator features may be employed to provide
precise, delicate adjustment of the receiver gain to
fully optimize performance.
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Audio Pitch Control (SSB mode)
The FTDX3000 permits adjustment of the receiver audio response by shifting the carrier point during SSB operation.
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/
q button) to select Menu item “105 LSB RX CARRIER” or “106 SSB USB RX CARRIER”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button.
4. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/
q button) to adjust the receiver audio response as
desired.
5. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
[SELECT] Knob
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Mute Feature
There may be occasions when you want to silence the receiver audio of the FTDX3000, perhaps to concentrate on another receiver or telephone call. The Mute feature makes this simple to accomplish.
VFO-A/Memory Mute
Press the [(VFO-A)RX] Indicator/Switch, while receiving the VFO-A frequency or Memory channel. The
FTDX3000 will be silenced and the green LED in the
[(VFO-A)RX] Indicator/Switch will blink.
[VFO-A(RX)] Button
[VFO-B(RX)] Button
To restore reception, just press the blinking [(VFO-A)
RX] Indicator/Switch once more.
VFO-B Mute
While receiving the VFO-B frequency, press the [(VFOB ) RX ] Indicator/Switch. The FT DX3000 will be silenced and the green LED in the [(VFO-B)RX] Indicator/Switch will blink.
To restore reception, just press the blinking [(VFO-B)
RX] Indicator/Switch once more.
Advice:
If you press the [POWER] switch momentarily while
the transceiver is turned on, the transceiver’s audio will
be muted for three seconds.
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Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
The AGC system is designed to help compensate for fading and other propagation effects. The AGC characteristics can
be individually set for each operating mode. The basic objective of AGC is to maintain a constant audio output level
once a certain minimum threshold of signal strength is achieved.
Press the [AGC] button repeatedly to select the desired
receiver-recovery time constant. You will observe the
AGC status notation in the AGC column of the Block
Diagram Display on the TFT display, denoting the AGC
receiver-recovery time currently in use. For most operations, we recommend the “AUTO” mode. Additionally,
you may disable the AGC by pressing and holding in the
[AGC] button for one second.
Indicates the AGC
Block Diagram Display
Note:
 The “AUTO” selection mode selects the optimum
receiver-recovery time for the reception mode.
In this case, the selected receiver-recovery time in
the AGC column of the Block Diagram Display
glows yellow (Normally glows Blue).
 Pressing the [AGC] button allows selection of the
desired receiver-recovery time constant. Normally,
the “AUTO” selection is satisfactory for most situations, but in the event of operation on a crowded
band where you wish to receive a weak signal, you
may wish to change the setting to FAST. The AUTO
mode selections are:
Operating Mode
LSB/USB/AM
CW/FM
RTTY/DATA
AUTO AGC Selection
SLOW
FAST
MID
[AGC] Button
Advice:
 The AGC selection will be memorized independently
on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
 If the AGC receiver-recovery time is set to “Off” by
pressing and holding in the [AGC] button, the Smeter will no longer deflect. Additionally, you will
likely encounter distortion on stronger signals, as the
IF amplifiers and the following stages are probably
being overloaded.
Quick point:
Several aspects of AGC performance may be configured
via the Menu. However, because AGC can have such a
profound impact on overall receiver performance, we
generally do not recommend any changes to the AGC
Menu selections until you are thoroughly familiar with
the performance of the FTDX3000.
Terminology:
Automatic Gain Control, or AGC, is a circuit that senses
the received signal strength, and then limits the gain of
the RF and IF stages to keep the output audio volume at
a more-or-less constant level. AGC also protects the RF,
IF, Audio, and DSP stages from overload, as it limits the
signal strength that is allowed to flow, irrespective of the
input signal level.
SLOPED AGC Operation
In traditional AGC systems, the audio output from the transceiver becomes essentially fixed once the threshold
for AGC action is reached (usually several dozen dB above the no-signal noise floor). The FTDX3000, however,
includes an innovative Sloped AGC system on the Main band (VFO-A) receiver, that allows the audio volume
to rise and fall slightly according to signal strength. Although the rise/fall slope is not dramatic, it is sufficient to
allow you to use your ear to discern and separate signals according to signal strength, not just audio frequency.
Using Sloped AGC
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SLOPED
Audio Output
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q
button) to select Menu item “004 AGC SLOP”.
3. Press the [SELECT ] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button) to change the
setting to “SLOPE”.
4. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to lock in the new setting and exit to normal operation.You will now be using the Sloped AGC system.
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Adjustable Receiver Audio Filter
The FTDX3000 includes an adjustable receiver audio filter, that provides precise, independent control of the low; and
upper audio ranges.
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/
q button) to find Menu items “048” through “051”
these parameters apply to the adjustment of the
receiver audio filter in the AM mode, Menu items
“055” through “058” apply to the adjustment of the
RX audio filter in the CW mode, Menu items “071”
through “074” apply to the adjustment of the RX
audio filter in the DATA mode, Menu items “080”
through “083” apply to the adjustment of the RX audio filter in the FM mode, Menu items “089” through
“092” apply to the adjustment of the RX audio filter
in the RTTY mode, and Menu items “099” through
“102” apply to the adjustment of the RX audio filter
in the SSB mode
3. Press the [SELECT] button.
4. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/
q button) to adjust the receiver audio response as
desired.
5. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
AM
CW
DATA
FM
RTTY
SSB
048 AM LCUT FREQ
049 AM LCUT SLOPE
050 AM HCUT FREQ
051 AM HCUT SLOPE
055 CW LCUT FREQ
056 CW LCUT SLOPE
057 CW HCUT FREQ
058 CW HCUT SLOPE
071 DATA LCUT FREQ
072 DATA LCUT SLOPE
073 DATA HCUT FREQ
074 DATA HCUT SLOPE
080 FM LCUT FREQ
081 FM LCUT SLOPE
082 FM HCUT FREQ
083 FM HCUT SLOPE
089 RTTY LCUT FREQ
090 RTTY LCUT SLOPE
091 RTTY HCUT FREQ
092 RTTY HCUT SLOPE
099 SSB LCUT FREQ
100 SSB LCUT SLOPE
101 SSB HCUT FREQ
102 SSB HCUT SLOPE
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[SELECT] Knob
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
OFF/100(Hz) ~ 1000(Hz)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700(Hz) ~ 4000(Hz)/OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
OFF/100(Hz) ~ 1000(Hz)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700(Hz) ~ 4000(Hz)/OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
OFF/100(Hz) ~ 1000(Hz)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700(Hz) ~ 4000(Hz)/OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
OFF/100(Hz) ~ 1000(Hz)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700(Hz) ~ 4000(Hz)/OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
OFF/100(Hz) ~ 1000(Hz)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700(Hz) ~ 4000(Hz)/OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
OFF/100(Hz) ~ 1000(Hz)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700(Hz) ~ 4000(Hz)/OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
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SSB/AM Mode Transmission
[POWER] Switch
[VFO-A(RX)] Button
[MIC] Knob
Main Tuning Dial Knob
1. Press the [BAND] button corresponding to the Amateur band on
which you wish to operate.
2. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the operating
mode.
Press and hold in this button to toggle to the alternate
mode.
For example, In the LSB or USB modes, pressing
and holding in this button toggles between “LSB”
and “USB” mode.
Advice:
By convention, LSB is used in the 7 MHz and lower
Amateur bands for SSB communication, and USB is
used on the 14 MHz and higher bands (the 10 MHz
band is used for CW and data modes only).
3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to adjust the operating frequency. Alternately, you may use the [UP]/
[DWN] scanning buttons on the MH-31B8 Hand Microphone to sweep up or down the current band.
4. Press the microphone PTT (Push To Talk) switch to
begin transmission; speak into the microphone in a
normal voice level.
Advice:
 The “TX” indicator will light up in the S-meter
display area, confirming that transmission is in
progress.
 When transmitting in the AM mode, set a maximum (carrier) power output of 25 Watts via the
[PROC/CAR] knob.
[BAND] Buttons
[MODE] Button
5. Adjust the microphone amplifier gain to match the
microphone and your voice level: Press the [p/q/
t/u] buttons to select the “METER”, then press the
[SELECT] button to select “ALC”.
Close the PTT switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.
In the SSB mode, adjust the [MIC/SPEED] knob so
that the ALC meter stays within the ALC zone of the
meter (up to half scale deflection) on voice peaks.
In the AM mode, adjust the [MIC/SPEED] knob so
that the ALC meter does not deflect at voice peaks.
Advice:
The frequency display will show the relative microphone gain level for 3 seconds whenever the [MIC/
SPEED] knob is turned.
6. Release the PTT switch at the end of your transmission. The transceiver will return to the receive mode.
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Advice:
 ALC meter deflection may be caused by excessive
drive power, but also by reflected power detected in
the antenna system. If the impedance presented to
the transceiver is other than 50 Ohms, ALC meter action may be observed that is not related to the proper
setting of the [MIC/SPEED] knob. Therefore, we
recommend that you make the [MIC/SPEED] knob
adjustments into a dummy load or antenna system
presenting impedance very close to 50 Ohms.
 In the SSB mode, you may set the desired power
output using the [PROC/CAR] knob. The adjustment range is between 5 Watts and 100 Watts. You
should always use the minimum power necessary to
maintain reliable communications.
 When performing “on air” tests (such as the setup of
microphone gain), be sure to check the frequency before transmitting, to avoid interference to others who
may already be using the frequency.
 Four techniques for exercising Transmit/Receive
control are provided on the FTDX3000. You may
choose the technique(s) that best suit your operating
needs:
 Pressing the microphone PTT switch will engage
the transmitter.
 The rear panel PTT jack may be connected to a
foot switch or other manual switching device in
order to engage the transmitter.
 Pressing the front panel [MOX] button will lock
the transmitter on. Press the [MOX] button again
to return to receive.
 The VOX (Voice Operated Xmit) circuit will
engage the transmitter automatically when you
speak into the microphone. For details of VOX
operation refer to page 72.
Switching the PROC/CAR Knob Function
You may switch the [PROC/CAR] knob from the TX PWR Function to the PROC Function via Menu item 177.
1. Press the [ MENU ] button to enter the Menu
mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the
p /q button) to select Menu item “177 TX
PWR/PROC CONTROL”.
3. Press the [ SELECT ] button, then rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button) to select “PROC” (replacing the default “TX
PWR” selection).
4. Press the [ SELECT ] button, then press the
[MENU] button to save the new setting and exit
to normal operation.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Advice:
The TX Power Output setting cannot be stored in
any of the memory channels.
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Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner
The Automatic Antenna Tuner (hereinafter referred to as the “ATU”) built into each FTDX3000 is designed to ensure a
50-Ohm load for the final amplifier stage of the transmitter.
Advice:
 Because the ATU of the FTDX3000 is located inside the station, it only adjusts the impedance presented to the transceiver at the station end of your coaxial cable feedline. It does not “tune” the SWR at the antenna feed point itself.
When designing and building your antenna system, we recommend that every effort be made to ensure a low SWR
at the antenna feed point.
 The ATU of the FTDX3000 includes 100 memories for tuning data. Eleven of these memories are allocated, one per
Amateur band, so that each band has at least one setting preset for use on that band. The remaining 89 memories are
reserved for the 89 most-recent tuning points, for quick frequency change without the need to retune the ATU.
 The ATU in the FTDX3000 is designed to match impedances within the range of 16.5 Ohms to 150 Ohms, corresponding to an SWR of 3:1 or less on the 160 through 6 meter amateur bands. Accordingly, simple non-resonant
whip antennas, along with random-length wires and the “G5RV” antenna (on most bands) may not be within the impedance matching range of the ATU.
ATU Operation
1. Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to set the radio to
the desired operating frequency within the Amateur
band.
2. Press the [TUNE] button momentarily to place the
ATU in the transmit line (no adjustment/tuning will
occur yet). The “TUNER” icon will appear in the
display.
Quick Point:
The momentary press of the [TUNE] button will turn
the tuner on, and the microprocessor will automatically select the tuning point closest to the current
operating frequency.
3. Press and hold in the [TUNE] button for one second
to begin automatic tuning. The transmitter will be engaged, and the “TUNER” icon will blink while tuning is in progress. When the optimum tuning point
has been reached, the radio will return to receive,
and the “TUNER” icon will again glow steadily (instead of blinking).
4. To disconnect the ATU from the transmit line, press
the [ TUNE ] button momentarily. The “TUNER”
icon will turn off, confirming that the ATU has been
turned off. In the “Off” mode, the transceiver will be
directly connected to the coaxial cable connected to
your antenna, and will respond to whatever impedance is present at the station end of the coax.
Advice:
The ATU circuit is located between the final amplifier
and the rear-panel antenna jack; reception is not affected
by the ATU.
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[TUNE] Button
Quick Points:
As shipped from the factory, only one ATU alignment
point is saved on each Amateur band. This was memorized during the final alignment and performance verification stages on the production line.
Note:
Please check the operating frequency before beginning
the tuning process, to be sure you are not interfering
with others who may already be using the frequency.
Terminology:
Antenna Tuner Memories: The microprocessor of the
ATU makes a note of the selected tuning capacitors and
inductors, and stores the data for each 10 kHz window
in which tuning has occurred. This eliminates the need
to re-tune every time you return to a frequency on which
you have already completed the tuning process.
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About ATU Operation
Figure 1 depicts a situation where normal tuning via the ATU has been successfully completed, and the tuning data has
been stored in the ATU memory. The antenna system as seen by the transmitter is shown.
In Figure 2, the operator has changed frequency, and the “HI-SWR” icon has appeared. The operator presses and holds
in the [TUNE] button for two seconds to begin impedance matching using the ATU.
If a high SWR condition exists (above 3:1), corrective action must be taken in the antenna system to bring the impedance closer to 50 Ohms. The ATU will refuse to memorize settings on frequencies where the SWR exceeds 3:1. A High
SWR may indicate a mechanical failure in the feed system, and can lead to the generation of spurious signals causing
TVI, etc.
Feed Point SWR
Frequency
SWR after ATU Tuning
Figure 1
The “HI-SWR” icon appears on the didplay
when you transmit on the frequency
Memorized ATU Tuning
SWR: 3.0
Retuned Setting
Frequency
Figure 2
About ATU Memories
SWR (After tuning) Less than 2:1
The tuner settings are stored in the ATU memory.
SWR (After tuning) Greater than 2:1
Tuning data will not be retained in memory. If you return to the same frequency, the tuning process must be repeated.
SWR (After tuning) Greater than 3:1
The “HI-SWR” icon will light up, and the tuner settings, if achieved, will not be memorized. Please investigate
the high SWR condition and resolve the problem before attempting further operation using this antenna.
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Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality
Parametric Microphone Equalizer (SSB/AM/FM mode)
The FTDX3000 includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer that provides precise, independent control over the low, mid and treble ranges in your voice waveform. You may utilize one group of settings when the speech
processor is off and an alternate group of settings when the speech processor is on. The speech processor feature is described in the next chapter.
Quick Point:
The Parametric Equalizer is a unique technique for adjusting the signal quality. The three audio ranges may be adjusted
so precisely, it is possible to craft an audio response that provides a natural and pleasant sound that you may not have
ever experienced before. Alternately, the effective “talk power” can be significantly enhanced.
The aspects of configuration that you may adjust on the Parametric Equalizer are:
Center Frequency: The center frequency of each of the three bands may be adjusted.
Gain:
The amount of enhancement (or suppression) within each band may be adjusted.
Q:
The bandwidth over which the equalization is applied may be adjusted.
Setup of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer
1. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack.
2. Set the RF output power to minimum value using the
[PROC/CAR] knob, so you will not cause interference to other users while making adjustments.
Advice:
 We recommend that you connect a dummy load
to one of the Antenna jacks, and monitor your
signal on a separate receiver, to prevent interference to other users.
 You will have the best chance of hearing the effects of adjustments if you wear headphones
(connected to the monitor receiver) while listening to your transmitted signal.
3. To adjust the Parametric Microphone Equalizer
while the speech processor is disabled, press the [p/
q/t/u] button to select the “MIC EQ”, then press
the [SELECT] button to select “ON”.
“ON”
To adjust the Parametric Microphone Equalizer with
the speech processor engaged, press the [p/q/t/u]
button to select the “PROC”, then press the [SELECT] button to select “ON”.
“ON”
4. Press the [MONI] button, if you want to listen on the
FTDX3000 internal monitor.
5. Press the [MENU] button. The Menu list will appear
in the display.
6. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q
button) to find the “EQ” Menu area, containing Menu
items “159” through “167”; these parameters apply to the adjustment of the Parametric Microphone
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[MENU] Button [SELECT] Button
[MONI] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Equalizer when the speech processor is disabled.
Menu items “168” through “176” apply to the adjustment of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer
when the speech processor is engaged.
7. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button) to perform
adjustments to a particular Menu item.
8. Close the PTT switch, and speak into the microphone while listening to the effect of the changes
you are making. Because the overall effect on the
sound will change with each adjustment, you should
make several passes through each adjustment area, to
be sure that you are achieving the optimum settings.
9. When you have completed all adjustments, press the
[SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to
save the new settings and exit to normal operation.
If you only press the [MENU] button momentarily
to exit, none of the changes you performed will be
stored.
Advice:
To roll off excessive bass response in a wide-range studio microphone, try putting a 10 dB null at 100 Hz with
a bandwidth of “1” or “2”, do about a 3 dB null centered
on 800 Hz with a bandwidth of “3,” and then put an 8
dB peak centered on 2100 Hz with a bandwidth of “1.”
These are starting recommendations; each microphone
and user’s voice will be different, often requiring different settings.
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Parametric Microphone Equalizer (SSB/AM/FM mode)
Activating the Parametric Microphone Equalizer
1. Adjust the [ MIC/SPEED ] knob, as described on
page 62.
2. Press the [p/q/t/u ] button to select the “MIC
EQ”, then press the [SELECT] button to select “ON”.
If you use the Parametric Microphone Equalizer with
the speech processor engaged, press the [p/q/t/u]
buttons to select the “PROC”, then press the [SELECT] button to select “ON”.
The “MIC EQ” (and “PROC”) will appear in the
display, confirming that the Parametric Microphone
Equalizer is engaged.
3. Press the PTT switch on the microphone, and speak
into the microphone in a normal voice level.
4. To switch the Parametric Microphone Equalizer off,
press the [SELECT] button repeatedly until the “MIC
EQ” icon disappears.
[SELECT] Button
[MIC/SPEED] Knob
[p/q/t/u] Button
3-Stage Parametric Equalizer Adjustments (Speech Processor: “OFF”)
Center Frequency
“159 PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ”
“100” (Hz) ~ “700” (Hz)
“162 PRMTRC EQ2 FREQ”
“700” (Hz) ~ “1500” (Hz)
“165 PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ”
“1500” (Hz) ~ “3200” (Hz)
(Low) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
Parametric Gain
“160 PRMTRC EQ1 LEVEL”
(Mid) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
“163 PRMTRC EQ2 LEVEL”
(High) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
“166 PRMTRC EQ3 LEVEL”
(Low) “1” ~ “10”
Q (Bandwidth)
“161 PRMTRC EQ1 BWTH”
(Mid) “1” ~ “10”
“164 PRMTRC EQ2 BWTH”
(High) “1” ~ “10”
“167 PRMTRC EQ3 BWTH”
3-Stage Parametric Equalizer Adjustments (Speech Processor: “ON”)
Center Frequency
“168 P-PRMTRC EQ1-FREQ”
“100” (Hz) ~ “700” (Hz)
“171 P-PRMTRC EQ2-FREQ”
“700” (Hz) ~ “1500” (Hz)
“174 P-PRMTRC EQ3-FREQ”
“1500” (Hz) ~ “3200” (Hz)
Parametric Gain
“169 P-PRMTRC EQ1-LEVEL” (Low) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
“172 P-PRMTRC EQ2-LEVEL” (Mid) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
“175 P-PRMTRC EQ3-LEVEL” (High) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
(Low) “1” ~ “10”
Q (Bandwidth)
“170 P-PRMTRC EQ1-BWTH”
(Mid) “1” ~ “10”
“173 P-PRMTRC EQ2-BWTH”
(High) “1” ~ “10”
“176 P-PRMTRC EQ3-BWTH”
Parametric Gain
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Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality
Using the Speech Processor (SSB Mode)
The FTDX3000 Speech Processor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output (via a sophisticated compression technique) and adjusting the audio quality to the menu settings (“166 P-PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ”,
“169 P-PRMTRC EQ2 FREQ”, “172 P-PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ”). The result is improved intelligibility when conditions
are difficult.
1. Adjust the [ MIC/SPEED ] knob, as described on
[SELECT] Button
page 62.
2. Press the [p/q/t/u] button to select the “METER”,
then press the [SELECT] button to select “COMP”
(Compression) meter.
3. Press the [p/q/t/u] button to select the “PROC”,
then press the [SELECT] button to select “ON”.
The “PROC” will appear in the display, confirming
that the Speech Processor is engaged.
[p/q/t/u] Button
[MIC/SPEED] Knob
4. Press the PTT switch on the microphone, and speak
into the microphone in a normal voice level.
5. Adjust the [PROC/CAR] knob to set the compression level within the 5 dB to 10 dB range.
Advice:
 The [PROC/CAR] knob may be changed from the
“TX PWR” Function to the “PROC” Function via
Menu item “177 TX PWR/PROC CONTROL”.
5 ~10dB
6. To switch the Speech Processor off, press the [SELECT] button once more. The “PROC” will turn
off, confirming that the Speech processor is turned
off.
Advice:
 You may adjust the Parametric Microphone Equalizer when the speech processor is engaged, using
Menu Items “168” through “176”. See page 125
for details.
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Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality
Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth (SSB Mode)
For transmission on SSB, a default bandwidth of 2.4 kHz is provided. This bandwidth provides reasonable fidelity along
with good talk power, and is typical of the bandwidth used for decades for SSB transmission. The bandwidth may be
varied by the operator, to provide different levels of fidelity or talk power, according to your preferences.
Here are the steps to adjust the SSB transmit bandwidth:
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q
button) to select Menu item “104 SSB TX BPF”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button) to select
the desired bandwidth. The available selections are:
100-3000 Hz, 100-2900 Hz, 200-2800 Hz, 300-2700
Hz, 400-2600 Hz and 3000WB. The default is 3002700 Hz. A wider bandwidth will provide greater fidelity. A narrow bandwidth will compress the available transmitter power into less spectrum, resulting
in more “talk power” for DX pile-ups.
4. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
Advice:
The Transmit Monitor function is a very helpful way to
confirm the effect that changing the bandwidth will have
on fidelity. By Pressing the [MONI] button, you will be
able to hear the difference in sound quality as you make
changes.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Quick Points:
The higher fidelity associated with wide bandwidth will
be particularly enjoyable on the low bands during local
rag-chew QSOs.
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Transmitter Convenience Features
Voice Memory (SSB/AM/FM modes: Requires optional DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit)
You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FTDX3000 for repetitive messages. The Voice Memory system
includes five memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can
hold is 20 seconds.
Voice Memory Operation from the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad
You may also utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FTDX3000 from the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which
plugs into the rear panel’s REM jack.
Recording Your Own Voice in Memory
1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the
front panel [MODE] buttons.
2. Adjust the [ MIC/SPEED ] knob, as described on
page 62.
3. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2. A blinking “REC”
icon will appear in the display.
7. Press the FH-2 [MEM] key to terminate the message
storage process.
Checking Your Recording
4. Press any of the FH-2’s keys numbered [1] through
[5] to select that memory storage register.
Advice:
If you do not press the PTT key (see next step) within five seconds, the memory storage process will be
cancelled.
5. Press the microphone’s PTT switch momentarily.
The “REC” icon will glow steadily and recording
will begin.
6. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to
record the message (such as “CQ DX, CQ DX, this
is W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, Over”). Remember that the time limit for recording any message is 20 seconds.
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1. Be sure that the front panel [MOX] and [BK-IN] button are “Off”.
2. Press the FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key (whichever one you just
recorded in). The “PLAY” icon will appear in the
display and you will hear the contents of the Voice
Memory you just recorded.
Advice:
You may adjust the playback level of the recording via
Menu item “015 RX OUT LEVEL”.
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Voice Memory (SSB/AM/FM modes: Requires optional DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit)
Transmitting the Recorded Message
1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the
front panel [MODE] buttons.
2. Press the front panel [BK-IN] button.
3. Press the FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key (whichever one you
just recorded in). A “PLAY” icon will appear in the
display and the message will be transmitted.
Advice:
You may adjust the transmit (audio) level of the recording via Menu item “016 TX OUT LEVEL”.
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Transmitter Convenience Features
VOX (SSB/AM/FM Modes: Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control)
Instead of using the microphone’s PTT switch or the front panel [MOX] switch to activate the transmitter, the VOX (Voice
Operated TX/RX Control) system provides hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into
the microphone.
1. Press the [p/q/t/u] button to select the “VOX”,
then press the [ SELECT ] button to select “ON”.
[MENU] Button [SELECT] Button
The “VOX” will appear in the display.
2. Without pressing the PTT switch, speak into the
microphone in a normal voice level. When you start
speaking, the transmitter should be activated automatically. When you finish speaking, the transceiver
should return to the receive mode (after a short delay).
3. To cancel VOX and return to PTT operation, press
[p/q/t/u] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
the [SELECT] button once more. The “VOX” will
turn off, signifying that the VOX circuitry has been
turned off.
Advice:
 The VOX Gain may be adjusted to prevent accidental transmitter activation in a noisy environment. To
adjust the VOX Gain:
1) Activate the VOX circuitry, if necessary.
2) Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu
mode.
3) Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the
p /q button) to select Menu item “181 VOX
GAIN”, then press the [SELECT] button.
4) While speaking into the microphone, rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button)
to the point where the transmitter is quickly activated by your voice, without background noise
causing the transmitter to activate.
5) When you satisfied with the setting, press the
[SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
 The “Hang-Time” of the VOX system (the transmit/
receive delay after the cessation of speech) may also
be adjusted via the Menu mode. The default delay is
500 msec. To set a different delay time:
1)Activate the VOX circuitry, if necessary.
2) Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu
mode.
3) Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the
p/q button) to select Menu item “182 VOX DELAY”, then press the [SELECT] button.
4) Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob while saying a
brief syllable like “Ah” and listening to the hang
time for the desired delay.
5) When you are satisfied with the setting, press
the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
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 The Anti-Trip setting adjusts the level of negative receiver audio feedback to the microphone, to prevent
receiver audio from activating the transmitter (via
the microphone). This setting can also be adjusted
via Menu item “183 ANTI VOX GAIN”.
 VOX operation may be engaged on either Voice
modes (SSB/AM/FM) or on AFSK-based Data
modes. Use Menu item “180 VOX SELECT” (the selections are “MIC” and “DATA”).
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MONITOR (SSB/AM/FM modes)
You may listen to the quality of your transmitted signal using the Monitor feature.
1. Press the [MONI] button. The LED inside the [MONI]
button glows orange.
2. During transmission, rotate the [ MONI ] knob to
adjust the audio level in the Headphones or speaker.
Clockwise rotation of this knob will increase the volume level.
3. To switch the Monitor off again, press the [MONI]
button once more. Confirming that the Monitor is
now disengaged.
[MONI] Button
Advice:
 Because the Monitor feature samples the transmitter IF signal, it can be very useful for checking the
adjustment of the Speech Processor or Parametric
Equalizer on SSB, and for checking the general signal quality on AM and FM.
Advice:
 To adjust the Monitor level:
1) Activate the MONI circuitry, if necessary.
2) Press and hold in the [MONI] button for one second to enter Menu item “035 MONITOR LEVEL”.
3) Press the [SELECT] button.
4) While speaking into the microphone, rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button)
to adjust the monitor level.
5) When you are satisfied with the setting, press
the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
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Transmitter Convenience Features
Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier
For split TX/RX operation in “casual” pile-ups, where the split is less than 10 kHz, the TX Clarifier (Offset Tuning) feature may be utilized.
1. Press the [TX CLAR] button. The “TX” icon will
appear in the TFT display.
Quick Point:
The Clarifier is frequently used for receiver offset
tuning. However, for DX pile-ups where the DX
station is using a split of less than 10 kHz, the TX
Clarifier function is usually the quickest way to set
the transmitter to the desired offset frequency.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the desired
transmitter offset. A maximum split of ±9.999 kHz
may be set.
3. To exit from TX Clarifier operation, press the [TX
CLAR] button once more. The “TX” icon will disappear from the Multi-Display Window.
Advice:
 When listening to a “pile-up” calling a DX station,
in order to find the station currently being worked,
you may press the [RX CLAR] button. Then, use
the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to zero in on the station
calling the DX (use the SPOT function on CW for
precise alignment of your frequency). You may then
press the [RX CLAR] button again to cancel the RX
Clarifier, and return to reception on the DX station’s
frequency.
 Just as with receiver Clarifier operation, the amount
of offset from the original VFO frequency will appear in the VFO-B Frequency display.
 As with receiver Clarifier operation, when you turn
the TX Clarifier off, the last-used offset is remembered, and will be available if you turn the TX Clarifier back on. To clear the Clarifier offset, press the
[CLEAR] button.
[CLEAR] Button
[TX CLAR] Button
[RX CLAR] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Quick Point:
When attempting to work a DX station on CW in a split
frequency pile-up, remember that a large number of
other stations may also be using Yaesu transceivers with
capability similar to that of your FTDX3000. On the DX
side of the pile-up, everyone calling precisely on the
same CW frequency will sound like a single tone! So
you may have more success if you use the RX Clarifier
to find a hole in the pile-up, instead of trying to zerobeat the last station worked by the DX station.
Clarifier Offset Bar Indicator
A visual depiction of the relative offset of the Clarifier may be displayed, using the Bar Indicator.
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu
mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the
p /q button) to select Menu item “010 BAR
DISPLAY SELECT”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button)
to select “CLAR” from the available choices; the
factory default is “CW TUNE”.
4. Press the [ SELECT ] button, then press the
[MENU] button to save the new setting and exit
to normal operation.
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Plus (+) Offset
TX Frequency = RX Frequency
Minus (-) Offset
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Split-Frequency Operation
A powerful capability of the FTDX3000 is its flexibility in Split Frequency operation using the VFO-A and VFO-B frequency registers. This makes the FTDX3000 especially useful for high-level DX-peditions. The Split operation capability is very advanced and easy to use.
1. Press the [VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch, then rotate
the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the desired VFO-B
frequency.
2. Press the [VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch, then rotate the
Main Tuning Dial knob to set the desired VFO-A frequency.
3. Now press the [SPLIT] button. The front panel Indicator/Switch LEDs will look like this:
[VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Green)
[VFO-A(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off)
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off)
[VFO-B(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Red)
[VFO-A(TX)] Button
[VFO-A(RX)] Button
[VFO-B(RX)] Button
[VFO-B(TX)] Button
button (located at the bottom left of the Main Tuning
Dial knob). Also in this mode the RX frequency can be
tuned by tuned using the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
To change the split mode operation, press and hold
in the [SPLIT] button while pressing the [POWER]
switch to turn the radio on. Now, while pressing and
holding the [TXW] button, the TX frequency can be
changed temporarily by turning the main dial knob.
To return to normal split mode operation, press
and hold in the [SPLIT] button while pressing the
[POWER] switch to turn the radio on again. The tuning dial is now returned to normal operating mode.
Quick Split Operation
The Quick Split feature allows you to set a one-touch
offset of +5 kHz to be applied to the VFO-B (transmit)
frequency, compared to the VFO-A frequency.
[SPLIT] Button
[TXW] Button
[AB] Button
During Split operation, the VFO-A register will be used
for reception, while the VFO-B register will be used
for transmission. If you press the [SPLIT] button once
more, Split operation will be cancelled.
You may also press the [VFO-A(TX)] Indicator/Switch
to return transmit frequency control to the VFO-A register, thereby canceling Split operation.
Advice:
 During normal (non-split) VFO-A operation, you
may simply press the [VFO-B(TX)] Indicator/Switch
(located on the upper right of the Main Tuning Dial
knob) to engage Split operation. The [VFO-B(TX)]
Indicator/Switch will glow Red when you press the
[VFO-B(TX)] Indicator/Switch.
 During Split operation, pressing the [AB] button
will reverse the contents of the VFO-A and VFO-B.
Press the [AB] button once more to return to the
original frequency alignment.
 During Split operation you may listen to the TX frequency temporarily while pressing the [TXW] button located on the bottom left of the Main Tuning Dial knob.
 It is possible to set different operating modes (for example, LSB and USB) on the two VFOs used during
Split operation.
 During Split operation it is also possible to set VFOA and VFO-B to different Amateur bands if you use
a multi band antenna.
 The split function operation may be changed so that
the TX frequency can be temporarily tuned by turning the Main Tuning Dial while pressing the [TXW]
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1. Start with regular transceiver operation on VFO-A.
[VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Green)
[VFO-A(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Red)
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off)
[VFO-B(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off)
2. Press and hold in the [SPLIT] button for one second to engage the Quick Split feature, and apply a
frequency 5 kHz above the VFO-A frequency to the
VFO-B frequency register.
The VFO configuration will then be:
[VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Green)
[VFO-A(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off)
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off)
[VFO-B(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Red)
3. Press and hold in the [SPLIT] switch for one second to
increment the Sub (VFO-B) frequency another +5 kHz.
Quick Points:
 The operating mode applied to the VFO-B register
will be the same as that in use on the VFO-A register.
 The offset of VFO-B from VFO-A is programmed
via the Menu and is set to +5 kHz at the factory.
However, other offsets may be selected using the following procedure:
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1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/
q button) to select Menu item “042 QUICK SPLIT
FREQ”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B ] knob (or press the p /q button) to select the desired offset. The available selections are
–20 kHz ~ +20 kHz (factory default: +5 kHz).
4. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
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CW Mode Operation
The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FTDX3000 permit operation using an electronic keyer paddle, a “straight
key”, or a computer-based keying device.
Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key emulation) Operation
Before starting, connect your key line(s) to the front and/or rear panel KEY jack(s). Be sure the [BK-IN] button is
turned off for now.
1. Press the [MODE] button to engage CW operation.
The “CW” and “USB” icons will appear in the display. The LED inside the [MONI] button glows orange; and the CW monitor is activated.
Advice:
If you select the “CW” mode again, you will engage
the “CW Reverse” mode, whereby the “opposite”
sideband injection is used, compared to the “normal”
sideband. The “CW” and “LSB” icons will appear
in the display if you select CW Reverse.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired operating frequency.
3. Press the [BK-IN] button to engage automatic activation of the transmitter when you close the CW key.
The LED inside the [BK-IN] button glows orange.
Advice:
 When you close your CW key, the transmitter
will automatically be activated, and the CW carrier will be transmitted. When you release the
key, transmission will cease, and after a brief
delay, receive will be restored. The delay time is
user-programmable per the discussion on page
83.
 As shipped from the factory, the FTDX3000 TX/
RX system for CW is configured for “Semibreak-in” operation. However, using Menu item
“061 CW BK-IN”, you may change this setup
for full break-in (QSK) operation, whereby the
switching is quick enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of
your transmission. This may prove very useful
during contest and traffic handling operations.
4. Operation using your CW key may now proceed.
Advice:
 You may adjust the CW sidetone audio level setting
of Menu item “035 MONITOR LEVEL”.
To adjust the Monitor level:
1) Activate the MONI circuitry, if necessary.
[BK-IN] Button
[MONI] Button
[MODE] Button
2) Press and hold in the [ MONI ] button for one
second to enter the Menu item “135 MONITOR
LEVEL”.
3) Press the [SELECT] button.
4) While keying, rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob
(or press the p/q button) to adjust the monitor
level.
5) When you are satisfied with the setting, press
the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
 If you set the [BK-IN] button to Off, you may practice sending CW with the sidetone only, without having the signal go out over the air.
 If you reduce power using the [PROC/CAR] knob,
the ALC meter reading will increase; this is normal
and does not indicate any problem whatsoever (because increased ALC voltage is being used to lower
the power).
Terminology:
Semi-break-in
This is a pseudo-”VOX” mode used on CW, whereby the closure of the CW key will engage the transmitter, and
release of the key will allow the receiver to recover after a short delay. No signals will be heard during the spaces
between dots and dashes (unless the sending speed is extremely slow).
Full break-in
Full break-in (also known as “Full QSK”) involves very fast switching between transmit and receive, incoming
signals may be heard between the dots and dashes as you send them. This allows you to hear a station that suddenly starts transmitting on your frequency, while you are in the midst of a transmission.
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CW Mode Operation
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer
Connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the front or rear panel KEY jack.
1. Press the [ MODE ] button to engage CW operation. The “CW” and “USB” icons will appear in the
display. The LED inside the [MONI] button glows
orange; and the CW monitor is activated.
Advice:
If you press the “CW” mode, you will engage the
“CW Reverse” mode, whereby the “opposite” sideband injection is used, compared to the “normal”
sideband. The “CW” and “LSB” icons will appear
in the display if you select CW Reverse.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired operating frequency.
3. Press the [p/q/t/u] button to select the “KEYER”,
then press the [ SELECT ] button to select “ON”.
The “KEYER” will appear in the display, confirming
that the built-in Electronic Keyer is now active.
4. Rotate the [MIC/SPEED] knob to set the desired
sending speed (4 ~ 60 WPM). Clockwise rotation
of the [MIC/SPEED] knob will increase the keying
speed.
Advice:
 The VFO-B frequency display will show the keying speed for 3 seconds whenever the [SPEED]
knob is turned.
 When you press either the “Dot” or “Dash” side
of your paddle, the CW keying tone will automatically be generated.
5. Press the [BK-IN] button to engage automatic activation of the transmitter when you press either the “Dot”
or “Dash” side of your paddle. The LED inside the
[BK-IN] button glows orange.
6. CW operation utilizing your paddle may now commence.
Advice:
When you utilize your keyer paddle, the transmitter will automatically be activated, and the CW
characters (or a string of dots and dashes) will be
transmitted. When you release the keyer paddle contacts, transmission will cease, and reception will be
restored after a brief delay. The delay time is userprogrammable, per the discussion on page 83.
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[SPEED] Knob
[BK-IN] Button [MONI] Button
[MODE] Button
Advice:
 You may adjust the CW sidetone audio level setting
of Menu item “035 MONITOR LEVEL”.
To adjust the Moni Level:
1) Activate the MONI circuitry, if necessary.
2) Press and hold in the [ MONI ] button for one
second to enter the Menu item “135 MONITOR
LEVEL”.
3) Press the [SELECT] button.
4) While keying, rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob
(or press the p/q button) to adjust the monitor
level.
5) When you are satisfied with the setting, press
the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
 If you set the [BK-IN] button to Off, you may practice sending CW with the sidetone only, without having the signal go out over the air.
 If you reduce power using the [PROC/CAR] knob,
the ALC meter reading will increase; this is normal
and does not indicate any problem whatsoever (because increased ALC voltage is being used to lower
the power).
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CW Mode Operation
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation
As shipped from the factory, the FTDX3000 TX/RX system for CW is configured for “Semi-break-in” operation.
However, this setup may be changed to full break-in (QSK) operation using Menu item “061 CW BK-IN”. With
full break-in QSK, the TX/RX switching is quick enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots
and dashes of your transmission.
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob (or press the p/q
button) to select Menu item “061 CW BK-IN”.
3. Press the [ SELECT ] button, then rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button)
to set this Menu item to “FULL”.
4. When your adjustments are complete, press the
[SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
A number of interesting and useful features are available during Electronic Keyer operation.
Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash) Ratio
This Menu item may be used to adjust the dot/dash ratio for the built-in Electronic Keyer. The default weighting
is 3:1 (a dash is three times longer than a dot).
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob (or press the p/q
button) to select Menu item “022 CW WEIGHT”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button)
to set the weight to the desired value. The available adjustment range is a Dot/Dash ratio of 2.5
~ 4.5 (default value: 3.0).
4. When you are finished, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the
new setting and exit to normal operation.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
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CW Mode Operation
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode
The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the front and rear KEY jacks of
the FT DX 3000. This permits utilization of Automatic Character Spacing (ACS), if desired. This permits the use
of an electronic keyer via the front jack and a straight key or computer-driven keying line via the rear panel jack.
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu.
2. Rotate the [ SELECT ] knob (or press the p /
q button) to select Menu item “017 F KEYER
TYPE” (for the front KEY jack) or “019 R KEYER TYPE” (for the rear-panel KEY jack).
3. Press the [ SELECT] button, then rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button)
to set the keyer to the desired mode. The available selections are:
The built-in Electronic Keyer is turned
OFF:
off (“straight key” mode).
Dots will be generated automatically
BUG:
by the keyer, but dashes must be sent
manually.
ELEKEY: Both dots and dashes will be generated
automatically when using a paddle.
Same as “ELEKEY” except that the spacACS:
ing between characters is precisely set
by the keyer to be the same length as a
dash (three dots in length)
4. When you are finished, press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU] button to save the
new setting and exit to normal operation.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
ACS
OFF
ACS
ON
Morse
"E" & "T"
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Inter-character
Spacing to short
Morse
"E" & "T"
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CW Convenience Features
Audio Peak Filter
1. Press the [CONT/APF] button to activate the APF
(Audio Peak Filter) which provides a very narrow
audio bandwidth.
The LED inside the [CONT/APF] button glows orange.
Advice:
When APF is engaged, the peak position of the APF
is depicted graphically in the NOTCH indicator on
the display.
2. Press the [CONT/AFP] button to disable the APF.
Advice:
The APF may only be activated while the transceiver is
in CW mode.
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[CONT/APF] Button
APF Indicator
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CW Convenience Features
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating)
“Spotting” (zeroing in on another CW station) is a handy technique to ensure you and the other station are precisely on
the same frequency.
The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may also be moved so you can adjust your receiver frequency to center the
incoming station on the pitch corresponding to that of your transmitted signal.
Using the Auto Zeroing System
Press the [ p /q /t /u ] button to select the “ZIN/
SPOT”. Press the [SELECT] switch momentary to adjust the receiving frequency to the zero-in automatically
while receiving the CW signal.
[SELECT] Button
Using the SPOT System
Press the [ p /q /t /u ] button to select the “ZIN/
SPOT”. Press the [MONI] button, then while pressing
the front panel [SELECT] button, the Spot tone will be
heard through your speaker. This tone corresponds to the
pitch of your transmitted signal. If you adjust the receiver frequency until the pitch of the received CW signal
matches that of the Spot tone, your transmitted signal
will be precisely matched to that of the other station.
Release the [SELECT] button to turn the Spot tone off.
Advice:
 In a tough DX pile-up, you may actually want to
use the SPOT system to find a “gap” in the spread
of calling stations, instead of zeroing in precisely
on the last station being worked by the DX station.
From the DX side, if a dozen or more operators (also
using Yaesu’s SPOT system) all call precisely on the
same frequency, their dots and dashes merge into a
single, long tone that the DX station cannot decipher.
In such situations, calling slightly higher or lower in
frequency may get your call through.
 The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may be
utilized for CW frequency adjustment, as well. Its
configuration is set via Menu item “010 BAR DISPLAY SELECT” at the factory, and the Tuning Offset
Indicator is already set to the “CW TUNE” selection.
Quick Points:
 The CW Spotting process utilizes the Spot tone or
the Tuning Offset Indicator. The actual offset pitch
is set by Menu item “054 CW PITCH”. The offset
pitch may be set to any frequency between 300 Hz
and 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz steps. You can either match
tones audibly (using the [SELECT] button) or tune
the receiver frequency so that the central red marker
on the Tuning Offset indicator lights up. Note that
there are 31 “dots” on the Tuning Offset Indicator,
and depending on the resolution selected, the incoming CW signal may fall outside the visible range of
the bar indicator, if you are not reasonably close to
the proper alignment of tones.
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[MONI] Button
ZIN/SPOT Indicator
Retune: Shift to Higher Frequency
Retune: Shift to Lower Frequency
Zero-In
 The displayed frequency on CW normally reflects
the “zero beat” frequency of your offset carrier. That
is, if you were to listen on USB on 14.100.00 MHz
to a signal with a 700 Hz offset, the “zero beat” frequency of that CW carrier would be 14.100.70 MHz;
the latter frequency is what the FTDX3000 displays,
by default. However, you can change the display to
be identical to what you would see on SSB by using
Menu item “064 CW FREQ DISPLAY” and setting
it to “DIRECT FREQ” instead of the default “PITCH
OFFSET” setting.
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CW Convenience Features
Using CW Reverse
If you experience a difficult interference situation, where an interfering station cannot readily be eliminated, you may
wish to try receiving using the opposite sideband. This may move the interfering station’s frequency in a direction that
may lend itself more readily to rejection.
1. To start, let’s use a typical example where you have
set the CW mode (using the default “USB” injection).
2. Now be sure your mode selection is still set for VFOA, and then press and hold in the [MODE] button for
one second. The “LSB” and “CW” will appear in the
display, indicating that the “LSB” injection side has
now been selected.
3. To return to the normal (USB) injection side and
cancel CW Reverse operation, press and hold in the
[ MODE ] button for one second. (the “USB” and
“CW” will appear in the display).
Notes:
 When CW Reverse is engaged, the action of the Tuning Offset Indicator will also be reversed
 When the incoming signal pitch tone is properly
aligned, the central red marker lights up whether or
not CW Reverse is engaged.
[MODE] Button
In the illustration, Figure “A” demonstrates the
normal CW injection setup, using the USB side.
In Figure “B”, CW Reverse has been engaged to
receive using LSB-side injection and eliminate
interference.
The beneficial effect of switching sidebands can
be clearly seen in this example.
A Normal CW
(USB)
Carrier
QRM
Retune: Shift to Lower Frequency
Signal
RX Passband
Retune: Shift to Higher Frequency
B
Zero-In
CW Reverse
(LSB)
Carrier
Signal
QRM
RX Passband
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CW Convenience Features
CW Delay Time Setting
During semi-break-in (not QSK) operation, the hang time of the transmitter, after you have finished sending, may be adjusted to a comfortable value consistent with your sending speed. This is the functional equivalent of the “VOX Delay”
adjustment used on voice modes, and the delay may be varied anywhere between 30 msec and 3 seconds via Menu item
“062 CW BK-IN DELAY”.
1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable CW transmission
(Menu item “061 CW BK-IN” must be set to “SEMI”).
2. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/
q button) to select Menu item “062 CW BK-IN DELAY”, then press the [SELECT] button.
4. Start sending and rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to
adjust the hang time, as you prefer for comfortable
operation.
5. When you are finished, press the [SELECT] button,
then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
[MENU] Button [SELECT] Button
[BK-IN] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
CW Pitch Adjustment
You may adjust the center frequency of the receiver passband, and change the pitch of your offset CW carrier, to the
tone you prefer via Menu item “054 CW PITCH”. The tone may be varied between 300 Hz and 1050 Hz, in 10 Hz steps.
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q
button) to select Menu item “054 CW PITCH”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob or press the p/q button to select the
desired tone.
4. When you are finished, press the [SELECT] button,
then press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
Advice:
You may confirm the Spot tone frequency by pressing
the [SELECT] button.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Terminology:
CW Pitch: If you tuned to an exact “zero beat” on an
incoming CW signal, you could not copy it (“Zero beat”
implies a 0 Hz tone). Therefore, the receiver is offset
several hundreds of Hz (typically), to allow your ear to
detect the tone. The BFO offset associated with this tuning (that produces the comfortable audio tone) is called
the CW Pitch.
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CW Convenience Features
Contest Memory Keyer (Using the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad)
You may also utilize the CW message capability of the FTDX3000 from the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs
into the rear panel REM jack.
Message Memory
Five memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters each are provided (using the PARIS standard for characters
and word length).
Example: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (19 characters)
-- • -- • ---- • -- -- • -- • ---- • -- -- • -- • ---- • -- -- •• • • ---(C) (Q)
(C) (Q)
(C)
(Q)
(D) (E) (W)
Storing a Message into Memory
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/
q button) to select the CW Memory Register into
which you wish to store the message; for now, we
are just setting the message entry technique to (Keyer
entry).
026 CW MEMORY 1
027 CW MEMORY 2
028 CW MEMORY 3
029 CW MEMORY 4
030 CW MEMORY 5
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button) to set the
selected CW Memory Register to “MESSAGE”. If
you want to use your keyer paddle for message entry on all memories, set all five Menu items (#026 ~
030) to “MESSAGE”.
4. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new settings and exit.
-- •••• -- •• -- •• -- -- • -- • -- • -(6)
(D)
(X)
(C)
(K)
[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Terminology:
PARIS Word Length: By convention among CW and
Amateur operators (utilized by ARRL and others), the
length of one “word” of CW is defined as the length of
the Morse Code characters spelling the word “PARIS”.
This character (dot/dash/space) length is used for the
specific definition of code speed in “words per minute”.
Note:
You must exercise care in sending to ensure that the
spaces between letters and words are accurately done; if
your timing is off, the spacing may not come out right
in the stored message. For ease in setting up the keyer
memories, we recommend you set Menu item “017 F
KEYER TYPE” and/or “019 R KEYER TYPE” to “ACS”
(Automatic Character Spacing) while you are programming the keyer memories.
Contest Number Programming
Use this process if you are starting a contest, or if you somehow get out of sync with the proper number in the
middle of a contest.
1. Press the [ MENU ] button to enter the Menu
mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the
p/q button) to select Menu item “025 CONTEST NUMBER”. The current contest number
appears in the Multi-Display Window on the display.
3. Press the [ SELECT] button, then rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button)
to set the Contest Number to the desired value.
Advice:
Press the [CLEAR] button (located at the upper
right of the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob) to reset the
Contest Number to “1”.
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[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLEAR] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
4. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the
[MENU] button to store the new number and
exit.
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Contest Memory Keyer (Using the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad)
Message Memory Programming (Using your Paddle)
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Set the [BK-IN] button to “Off”.
3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer “On”.
4. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2. A blinking “REC”
icon will appear in the display.
5. Press any of the FH-2 keys numbered [1] through [5]
to begin the memory storage process, and the “REC”
icon will glow steadily.
6. Send the desired message using your keyer paddle.
Advice:
If you do not start keying within ten seconds, the
memory storage process will be cancelled.
7. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2 once more at the
end of your message. Up to 50 characters may be
stored in each of the five memories.
Note:
You must exercise care in sending to ensure that the
spaces between letters and words are accurately done; if
your timing is off, the spacing may not come out right
in the stored message. For ease in setting up the keyer
memories, we recommend you set Menu item “017 F
KEYER TYPE” and/or “019 R KEYER TYPE” to “ACS”
(Automatic Character Spacing) while you are programming the keyer memories.
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Checking the CW Memory Contents
1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “Off” by the
[BK-IN] button.
2. Press the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor.
3. Press the FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key, whichever memory
you just recorded in. You will hear the results in the
sidetone monitor, but no RF energy will be transmitted.
Note:
You may adjust the monitor level setting using Menu
item “035 MONITOR LEVEL”.
On-The-Air CW Message Playback
1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. Either Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depending on the setting of Menu item “061 CW BK-IN”.
2. Press the FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key, depending on which
CW Memory Register message you wish to transmit.
The programmed message will be transmitted on the
air.
Note:
If you subsequently decide to use the “Text Memory”
technique for memory storage, please note that a message stored using keyer paddle input will not be transferred over when you select “Text Memory technique”
on a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting
is set to “TEXT”).
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CW Convenience Features
Contest Memory Keyer (Using the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad)
TEXT Memory
The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters each) may also be programmed using a text-entry technique. This technique is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured.
Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (20 characters)
The sequential Contest Number (“Count up”) feature is another powerful feature of the CW Memory Keyer.
Example 2: 599 10 200 # K (15 characters)
S
dB
W
PO
CW
TEXT
CQ CQ CQ DE W  D X C K}
Up to 50 characters
Text Memory Storage
1. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for one second
to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob or press the p/q button to select the CW Memory Register into which
you wish to store the message; we are now setting
the message entry technique to (Text entry).
026 CW MEMORY 1
027 CW MEMORY 2
028 CW MEMORY 3
029 CW MEMORY 4
030 CW MEMORY 5
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob or press the p/q button to set the selected CW Memory Register to “TEXT”. If you want
to use text message entry on all memories, set all
five Menu items (#026 ~ 030) to “TEXT”.
4. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new settings and exit.
[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
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Contest Memory Keyer (Using the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad)
Text Message Programming
1. Press the [MODE] button to set the operating mode
to CW.
2. Be sure that Break-in is “Off” by pressing the [BKIN] button, if necessary.
3. Press the FH-2 [MEM] key. A blinking “REC” icon
will appear in the display.
6. When the message is complete, add the “}” character
at the end to signify the termination of the message.
7. Press and hold in the FH-2 [MEM] key for one second to exit, once all characters (including “}”) have
been programmed.
Checking the CW Memory Contents
1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “Off” by the
[BK-IN] key.
2. Press the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor.
3. Press an FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key, whichever memory you
just recorded in. You will hear the results in the sidetone, but no RF energy will be transmitted.
4. Press an FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key to select the desired CW
Memory Register into which you wish to program
the text, the blinking “REC” icon will disappear.
5. Use the FH-2 [ ] and [ ] keys to set the cursor
position and use the FH-2’s [ ] and [ ] keys to
choose the letter/number to be programmed in each
slot of the memory. In the case of the second example above, the “#” character designates the slot
where the Contest Number will appear.
Advice:
You may also use the Main Tuning Dial knob and
the [CLAR/VFO-B] knobs to program the message
characters.
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On-The-Air CW Message Playback
1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. Either Full-break-in or Semi-break-in will be engaged,
depending on the setting of Menu item “061 CW
BK-IN”.
2. Press an FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key, depending on which
CW Memory Register message you wish to transmit.
The programmed message will be transmitted on the
air.
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Contest Memory Keyer (Using the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad)
Note:
If you subsequently decide to use the “Message Memory” technique for memory storage, please note that the
contents of a message stored using text input will not be
transferred over when you set entry to “Message Memory technique” on a particular memory register (the Menu
Mode Setting is set to “MESSAGE”).
Decrementing the Contest Number
Use this process if the current contest number
gets slightly ahead of the actual number you
want to send (in case of a duplicate QSO, for example).
Press the FH-2 [ DEC ] key momentarily. The
current Contest Number will be reduced by one.
Press of the FH-2 [DEC] key as many times as
necessary to reach the desired number. If you go
too far, use the “Contest Number Programming”
technique described previously.
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode
In “Beacon” mode, it is possible to repeatedly
transmit any message programmed, either via
paddle input, or via the “Text” input method. The
time delay between message repeats may be set
anywhere between 1 and 690 seconds (1 ~ 240
sec (1 sec/step) or 270 ~ 690 sec (30 sec/step))
via Menu item “023 BEACON TIME” If you
do not wish the message to repeat in a “Beacon”
mode, please set this Menu item to “OFF”.
To transmit the message:
1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. Either Full-break-in or Semi-break-in
will be engaged, depending on the setting of
Menu item “061 CW BK-IN”.
2. Press an FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key. Repetitive transmission of the Beacon message will begin.
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CW Convenience Features
CW Decode
Alphanumeric Morse code can be decoded and displayed as text on the TFT display.
1. Press the [MODE] button to set the operating mode
to CW.
2. Tune the receiver to a CW signal, then press and
hold the [SCOPE] switch for one second or longer.
Advice:
The CW DECODE screen is displayed, and the decoded message is displayed on the screen.
Note:
Interfering signals, noise, phasing, code accuracy,
and the like may prevent accurate message copy.
To cancel the CW decode function, press and hold
the [SCOPE] switch again for one second or longer.
Advice:
If scrambled text is displayed due to noise and
clutter, when a CW signal is not being received,
turn the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob to adjust the
threshold level.
Decoding accuracy will increase if you turn the
[MIC/SPEED] knob and adjust to a speed close
to that of the CW signal being received.
Displays the decoded
[SCOPE] Button
[MODE] Button
CW DEC ODE
AF-FFT
Morse code.
C Q C Q C Q D E JA 
Displays content written to
C Q C Q C Q D E W  D X C K}
the Contest Memory Keyer※
AF-FFT display (see page 41)
(“Spectrum” or “Waterfall” display)
※ If you transmit content written to the Contest Memory
Keyer (page 84), the transmit CW signal is displayed as
text.
Note that transmitted text is displayed in white.
Threshold Level Adjustment
Scrambled text may be displayed due to noise and clutter, when a signal is not being received. You can adjust the
threshold level to reduce or eliminate the scrambled text.
Turn the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob, and adjust the
threshold level (between 0 and 100) so text is not
displayed due to noise and the like.
 Note that text will no longer be displayed for
weak signals if you increase the level too much.
 You switch between threshold level display and
normal display each time you press the [ SELECT] button.
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 The threshold level is displayed in the VFO-B
frequency display part.
Threshold level
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FM Mode Operation
Basic Operation
1. Press the [MODE] button repeatedly, until the “FM”
icon appears in the display, to select the FM operating mode.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired operating frequency. Pressing the microphone
[UP] or [DWN] buttons will cause frequency change
in 5 kHz steps.
3. Press the microphone PTT switch (or press the front
panel [MOX] button) to transmit. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. Release the PTT
or [MOX] switch to return to receive.
4. Adjustment of the microphone gain may be accomplished in two ways. At the factory, a default level
has been programmed that should be satisfactory for
most situations. However, using Menu item “084
FM MIC GAIN”, you may set a different fixed value,
or choose the “MCVR” option, which then lets you
use the front panel [MIC/SPEED] knob to set the
microphone gain in the FM mode.
[MODE] Button
[MIC/SPEED] Knob
Main Tuning Dial Knob
[MOX] Button
Advice:
 You may change the tuning step of the Main Tuning
Dial knob via Menu item “153 AM/FM DIAL STEP”.
 You may change the tuning step of the microphone
[UP]/[DWN] button via the Menu item “157 FM
CH STEP”.
 The Transmit Monitor is another helpful way to verify proper adjustment of the FM MIC Gain. By pressing the [MONI] button, you will be able to hear the
differences in deviation as you make adjustments.
 FM is only used in the 28 MHz and 50 MHz Amateur bands covered by the FTDX3000. Please do not
use FM on any other bands.
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FM Mode Operation
Repeater Operation
The FTDX3000 may be utilized on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters.
1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to the output frequency (downlink) from the repeater.
2. If CTCSS Tone operation is desired/needed, press
the p/q/t/u button to select “TONE”, then press
the [SELECT] button to engage the CTCSS mode.
3. Press the [ SELECT ] button to select the desired
CTCSS mode. If you just need to send the uplink encoding tone, select “ENC.” For encode/decode operation, choose “T.SQL” instead. The available choices
are
“OFF”  “ENC (Tone Encoder)”
 “T.SQL (Tone Squelch)”  “OFF”
4. Press and hold in the [SELECT] button to enter the
Menu item “088 TONE FREQ”.
5. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button) to select
the desired CTCSS Tone to be used. A total of 50
standard CTCSS tones are provided (see the CTCSS
Tone Chart).
6. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new settings and exit.
7. Press the p/q/t/u button to select “RPT”, then
press the [SELECT] button to select the desired repeater shift direction. The selections are:
“SIMP”  “+”  “–”  “SIMP”
where “SIMP” represents “Simplex” operation (not
used on a repeater).
8. Close the microphone PTT switch (or press the
[MOX] button) to begin transmission. You will observe that the frequency has shifted to correspond
to the programming you set up in the previous
steps, and a “t” notation will appear on the “10 Hz”
frequency digit while transmitting. Speak into the
microphone in a normal voice level. Release the
PTT switch or [MOX] button to return to the receive
mode.
[SELECT] Button
[MOX] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
The "t" indicator will appear in this area while transmitting.
67.0
88.5
114.8
151.4
177.3
203.5
250.3
69.3
91.5
118.8
156.7
179.9
206.5
254.1
CTCSS Tone Frequency (Hz)
71.9
74.4 77.0
79.7
94.8
97.4 100.0 103.5
123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5
159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9
183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8
210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1
-
82.5
107.2
141.3
171.3
196.6
233.6
-
85.4
110.9
146.2
173.8
199.5
241.8
-
Advice:
 The Repeater operation will be memorized independently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
 The conventional repeater shift used on 29 MHz is
100 kHz, while on the 50 MHz band the shift may
vary between 500 kHz and 1.7 MHz (or more). To
program the proper repeater shift, use Menu items
“086 RPT SHIFT (28MHz)” (28 MHz) and “087
RPT SHIFT (50MHz)” (50 MHz), as appropriate.
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FM Mode Operation
Tone Squelch Operation
You may also use “Tone Squelch” whereby your receiver will be kept silent until an incoming signal modulated with a
matching CTCSS tone is received. The receiver squelch will then open in response to the reception of the required tone.
1. Rotate the Main tuning Dial to the output frequency
(downlink) from the repeater.
2. If CTCSS Tone operation is desired/needed, press
the p/q/t/u button to select “TONE”, then press
the [SELECT] button to engage the CTCSS mode.
3. Press the [SELECT] button to choose “T.SQL” from
the available choices of
“OFF”  “ENC (Tone Encoder)”
 “T.SQL (Tone Squelch)”  “OFF”
4. Press and hold in the [SELECT] button to enter the
Menu item “088 TONE FREQ”.
5. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob or press the p/q
button to select the desired CTCSS Tone to be used.
Fifty standard CTCSS tones are provided (see the
CTCSS Tone Chart).
6. Press the [SELECT] button to exit from the CTCSS
Tone setup mode.
7. A “d” notation on the “1 Hz” frequency digit in
the display will indicate that the Tone Decoder is
engaged. A “t” notation on the “1 Hz” frequency
digit while transmitting will indicate that the Tone
Squelch is engaged.
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[SELECT] Button
[MOX] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Tone Decoder is engaged
Tone Squelch is engaged
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Memory Operation
Convenient Memory functions
The FTDX3000 contains ninety-nine regular memories, labeled “01” through “99”, nine special programmed limit
memory pairs, labeled “P-1L/P-1U” through “P-9L/P-9U”, and five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories, labeled “C-1”
through “C-5”. Each stores various settings, in addition to the VFO-A frequency and mode (See below). By default, the
99 regular memories are contained in one group; however, they can be arranged in up to six separate groups, if desired.
Quick Point:
The FTDX3000 memory channels store the following
data (not just the operating frequency):
 VFO-A Frequency
 VFO-A Mode
 Clarifier status and its Offset Frequency
 ANT status
 IPO status
 Roofing filter status and its Bandwidth
 Attenuator status
 Noise Blanker status
 IF SHIFT and WIDTH status
 CONTOUR status and its Peak Frequency
 DSP Noise Reduction (DNR) status and its
Reduction algorithm selection.
 DSP Notch filter (NOTCH) status
 NAR bandwidth status
 DSP Auto Notch filter (DNF) status
 Repeater Shift Direction
Regular Memory Channels
PMS Memory Channels
QMB Memory Channel
QMB (Quick Memory Bank)
The Quick Memory Bank consists of five memories (labeled “Q-1” through “Q-5.”) independent from the regular and
PMS memories. These can quickly store operating parameters for later recall.
QMB Channel Storage
1. Tune to the desired frequency on the VFO-A.
2. Press the blue [STO] button. The “beep” will confirm that the VFO-A contents have been written to
the currently available QMB memory.
[STO] Button
If you repeatedly press the [ STO ] button, the QMB
memories will be written in the following order:
Q-2  Q-3  Q-4  Q-5  Q-1.
Once all five QMB memories have data on them, previous data (starting with channel Q-1) will be over-written
on a first-in, first-out basis.
QMB Channel Recall
1. Press the blue [ RCL ] button. The current QMB
channel data will be shown on the frequency display
field and the QMB memory channel number will be
shown in the Multi-Display Window.
2. Repeatedly pressing the [RCL] button will toggle
you through the QMB channels:
Q-2  Q-3  Q-4  Q-5  Q-1.
3. Press the [V/M] button to return to the VFO or Memory mode.
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[RCL] Button
Advice:
Rotating the Main Tuning Dial knob, or changing the
operating mode, will place the transceiver in the “Memory Tune” mode, which is a temporary “pseudo-VFO”
method of tuning off of a stored memory channel. If you
do not over-write the contents of the current memory
channel, the original contents will not be disturbed by
the initiation of Memory Tune operation.
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Memory Operation
Standard Memory Operation
The Standard Memory of the FTDX3000 allows storage and recall of up to 99 memories, each storing frequency, mode,
and a wide variety of status information, detailed previously. Memories may be grouped into as many as six Memory
Groups, and additionally you get nine pairs of band-limit (PMS) memories along with five QMB (Quick Memory Bank)
memories.
Memory Storage
1. Set VFO-A up with the frequency, mode, and status,
the way you want to have it stored.
2. Press the [A M] button momentarily; the current
channel number will start blinking in the VFO-B frequency display.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the memory channel that you wish to store the data on.
4. Press and hold in the [AM] button for one second
to store the frequency and other data into the selected
memory channel. A double beep will confirm that
you have held the [AM] button in long enough.
[AM] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Memory Channel Recall
1. Press the [ V/M ] button, if necessary, to enter the
“Memory mode”. A memory channel number will
appear in the VFO-B frequency display.
Advice:
If you cannot enter the “Memory mode”, check the
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch. If it is illuminated
green, press the [VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch to
make the [VFO-B (RX )] Indicator/Switch go out,
then press the [V/M] button again.
2. Press the [MCH/GRP] button. The orange LED inside the button will light up, indicating that you are
ready to recall a memory channel.
3. After pressing the [MCH/GRP ] button, you may
rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the desired
memory channel.
[VFO-B(RX)] Button
[VFO-A(RX)] Button
[V/M] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
[MCH/GRP] Button
Advice:
To work within a particular Memory Group, press the
[GRP] button (the imbedded LED will glow orange),
then rotate the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob to select the
desired Memory Group. Now press the [MCH/GRP]
button (the imbedded LED will glow orange); you may
now choose the memory channel within the selected
Memory Group.
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Memory Operation
Labeling Memories
Standard Memory Operation
You may wish to append an Alphanumeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel’s use (such as a club name, etc.). To do this:
1. Press the [ V/M ] button, if necessary, to enter the
“Memory Mode”. A memory channel number will
appear in the VFO-B frequency display.
2. Press and hold in the [V/M] button.
The data stored in the currently selected memory
channel will be displayed on the TFT.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to recall the memory channel that you wish to append a label.
4. Press the [SELECT] button.
A blinking cursor will appear on the first digit.
5. Use the [t] and [u] keys to set the cursor position
and use the [p] and [q] keys to choose the letters,
numbers, or symbols of the desired label.
Advice:
You may also use the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to program the label.
6. Repeat step 5 to program the remaining letters, numbers, or symbols of the desired label. 18 characters
may be used in the creation of a label.
7. When you have completed the creation of the label,
press the [SELECT] button.
8. Press and hold the [V/M] button for one second to
save the new setting and return to normal operation.
[SELECT] Button
[p/q/t/u] Button
[V/M] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Checking a Memory Channel Status
Before programming a channel into memory, you can check the current contents of that channel without the danger of
over-writing the channel accidentally.
1. Press the [AM] button momentarily.
The data stored in the currently selected memory
channel will be displayed on the TFT. However,
since you are only checking the contents of the
memory channel, your radio will not have moved to
the memory channel frequency.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select a different
memory channel. To exit from the Memory Check
mode, press the [A M] button momentarily once
more.
[AM] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Advice:
 While the Memory Check function is engaged, the
memory channel number will blink in the VFO-B
frequency display.
 While operating in the VFO mode, using Memory
Check, you may store the current VFO frequency
into the selected memory by pressing and holding in
the [AM] button for one second (until the double
beep). Conversely, if you wish to write the contents
of the current memory into the VFO-A register, press
and hold in the [MA] button for one second.
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Memory Operation
Standard Memory Operation
Erasing Memory Channel Data
1. Press the [ V/M ] button, if necessary, to enter the
VFO mode.
2. Press the [AM] button. The data stored in the currently selected memory channel will be displayed in
the frequency field.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the memory channel that you would like to erase. The memory channel number appears in the VFO-B frequency
display.
4. Press the [LOCK] button to erase the contents of the
selected memory channel.
[V/M] Button [AM] Button
[LOCK] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Advice:
 The FTDX3000 can not erase the memory channels
“01” (and “5M-01” through “5M-10”: U.S. version).
 If you make a mistake and wish to restore the memory’s contents, just repeat steps (1) through (4) above.
Moving Memory Data to the VFO-A register
You may transfer the contents of the currently selected memory channel into the VFO-A register, if you like.
1. Press the [V/M] button, as necessary, to go to the
“Memory” mode. The memory channel number will
appear in the VFO-B frequency display.
Advice:
If you can not enter the “Memory” mode, check to
see if the transceiver is in VFO-B mode (the green
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch is illuminated). If so,
press the [VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch to return
operation to VFO-A. Now, press the [V/M] button to
enter the “Memory” mode.
2. Press the [MCH/GRP] button. The orange LED inside the switch will light up, indicating that you are
ready to recall a memory channel.
3. Rotate the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob to select the
memory channel the contents of which you wish to
transfer to VFO-A.
4. Press and hold in the [MA] button for one second,
until you hear the double beep. The data in the selected memory channel will now be transferred to
VFO-A.
[VFO-B(RX)] Button
[VFO-A(RX)] Button
[V/M] Button
[MA] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
[MCH/GRP] Button
Advice:
This transfer of data to VFO-A does not affect the original contents of the memory channel; this is a “copy”
function that leaves the memory contents unchanged.
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Memory Operation
Standard Memory Operation
Memory Tune Operation
You may freely tune off from any memory channel in a “Memory Tune” mode, this is similar to VFO operation. So long
as you do not over-write the contents of the current memory, Memory Tune operation will not alter the contents of the
memory channel.
1. Press the [V/M] button to recall any memory channel.
Advice:
If you can not enter the “Memory” mode, check to
see if the transceiver is in VFO-B mode (the green
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch is illuminated). If so,
press the [VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch to return
operation to VFO-A. Now, press the [V/M] button to
enter the “Memory” mode.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob; you will now observe that the memory channel frequency is changing.
Advice:
 During Memory Tune operation, you may change
operating modes, and engage the offset Clarifier,
if desired.
3. Press the [V/M] button momentarily to return to the
originally memorized frequency of the current memory channel. One more press of the [V/M] button will
return you to VFO operation.
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[VFO-B(RX)] Button
[VFO-A(RX)] Button
[V/M] Button
MAIN TUNING DIAL KNOB
Note:
Computer software programs utilizing the CAT system interface port may presume that the transceiver is
operating in the VFO mode, for certain features like
“band mapping” and/or frequency logging, because the
“Memory Tune” mode so closely resembles the VFO
mode. Be sure that you have the FTDX3000 operating in
a control mode compatible with your software’s requirements. Use the VFO mode if you’re not sure.
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Memory Operation
Memory Groups
Memory channels may be grouped into as many as six convenient batches, for easy identification and selection. For example, you might want to designate memory groups for AM BC stations, short-wave broadcast stations, contest frequencies, repeater frequencies and PMS limits, or any other groupings you like.
Each memory group is capable of holding up to 20 memory channels (except Memory Group 01: it is 19 memory channels, and the Group size is fixed). When a memory channel is grouped, the channel numbers change to correspond to the
chart below:
Memory Group Assignment
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q
button) to select Menu item “041 MEM GROUP”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button) to set this
Menu item to “ENABLE” (the default setting is “DISABLE”).
4. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new setting and exit. Operation
will now be restricted to the six Memory Groups.
To cancel Memory Group operation, repeat steps (1)
through (4) above, choosing “DISABLE” in step (3).
Advice:
To avoid confusion, note that the PMS memory group
and the PMS memories “P-1L” through “P-9U” will be
so designated.
[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Memory Channel Number
Group Memory “OFF”
Group Memory “ON”
01 ~ 19
1-01 ~ 1-19
20 ~ 39
2-01 ~ 2-20
40 ~ 59
3-01 ~ 3-20
60 ~ 79
4-01 ~ 4-20
80 ~ 99
5-01 ~ 5-20
P-1L/1U ~ P-9L/9U
P-1L/1U ~ P-9L/9U
5M-01 ~ 5M-10
US-1 ~ US-5
Choosing the Desired Memory Group
You may recall memories just within a particular Memory Group, if desired.
1. Press the [V/M ] button, if necessary, to enter the
“Memory” mode.
Advice:
If you can not enter the “Memory” mode, check to
see if the transceiver is in VFO-B mode (the green
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch is illuminated). If so,
press the [VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch to return
operation to VFO-A. Now, press the [V/M] button to
enter the “Memory” mode.
2. Press and hold in the [MCH/GRP] button for one
second (located to the Lower right of the [CLAR/
VFO-B ] knob). The imbedded LED inside the
switch will glow red.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the desired Memory Group.
4. Press the [MCH/GRP] button. The imbedded LED
inside the switch will glow orange.
5. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the desired Memory Channel within the Selected Memory
Group.
[VFO-B(RX)] Button
[VFO-A(RX)] Button
[V/M] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
[MCH/GRP] Button
Advice:
If no channels have been assigned to a particular Memory Group, you will not have access to that Group.
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Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency: 5167.5 kh (U.S. Version Only)
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Section 97.401(d) of the regulations governing amateur radio in the United States permit emergency amateur communications on the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz by stations in (or within 92.6 km of) the state of Alaska. This frequency
is only to be used when the immediate safety of human life and/or property are threatened, and is never to be used for
routine communications.
The FTDX3000 includes the capability for transmission and reception on 5167.5 kHz under such emergency conditions
via the Menu system. To activate this feature:
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob (or press the p/q button) to select Menu item “184 EMERGENCY FREQ
TX”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button) to select
“ENABLE.”
4. Press the [SELECT] button, then press the [MENU]
button to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation. Emergency communication on this spot
frequency is now possible.
5. Press the [V/M] button, as necessary, to enter the
Memory mode. Press the [MCH/GRP] button, then
rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the emergency channel (“EMERGENCY”), which is found
between channels “5M-10” and “01”).
[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Note:
 The receive-mode CLARIFIER functions normally
while using this frequency, but variation of the transmit frequency is not possible. Activation of “118
TGEN EMRGNCY” does not enable any other out of
amateur band capability on the transceiver. The full
specifications of the FTDX3000 are not necessarily
guaranteed on this frequency, but power output and
receiver sensitivity should be fully satisfactory for
the purpose of emergency communication.
 If you wish to disable operation capability on the
Alaska Emergency Frequency, repeat the above procedures, but set “184 EMERGENCY FREQ TX” to
“DISABLE” in step 3.
 In an emergency, note that a half-wave dipole cut
for this frequency should be approximately 45’3” on
each leg (90’6” total length). Emergency operation
on 5167.5 kHz is shared with the Alaska-Fixed Service. This transceiver is not authorized for operation,
under the FCC Part 87, for aeronautical communications.
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VFO and Memory Scanning
You may scan either the VFO or the memories of the FTDX3000, and the radio will halt scanning on any frequency with
a signal strong enough to open the receiver squelch.
VFO Scanning
1. Set the VFO-A to the frequency on which you would
like to begin scanning.
2. Rotate the [RF/SQL] knob so that the background
noise is just silenced.
3. Press and hold in the microphone [UP] or [DWN]
key for one second to start scanning in the specified
direction on the VFO frequency.
Advice:
If you would like to begin scanning on the VFO-B
frequency, press the [VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch
first, then press and hold in the microphone [UP] or
[DWN] key for one second.
4. If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the decimal point between the “MHz” and “kHz” digits of
the frequency display will blink.
Advice:
 If the incoming signal disappears, scanning will
resume in about five seconds.
 On the SSB/CW and SSB-based Data modes, the
scanner will pause on a received signal, then will
step across the signal very slowly, giving you
time to stop the scan, if you like. In these modes
on the VFO, the scanner does not stop, however.
5. To cancel scanning, press the [PTT] switch.
[VFO-B(RX)] Button
[RF/SQL] Knob
Advice:
 If you press the microphone PTT switch during
scanning, the scanner will halt at once. However,
pressing the PTT switch during scanning will not
cause transmission.
 You may select the manner in which the scanner resumes while it has paused on a signal, using Menu
item “046 MIC SCAN RESUME”. The default “TIME”
(5 sec) setting will cause the scanner to resume scanning after five seconds; you may change it, however,
to resume only after the carrier has dropped out.
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VFO and Memory Scanning
Memory Scan
1. Set the transceiver up in the “Memory” mode by
pressing the [V/M] button, if necessary.
Advice:
If you can not enter the “Memory” mode, check to
see if the transceiver is in VFO-B mode (the green
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch is illuminated). If so,
press the [VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch to return
operation to VFO-A. Now, press the [V/M] button to
enter the “Memory” mode.
2. Rotate the [RF/SQL] knob so that the background
noise is just silenced.
3. Press and hold in the microphone [UP] or [DWN]
key for one second to start scanning in the specified
direction.
Advice:
 If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the
decimal point between the “MHz” and “kHz”
digits of the frequency display will blink.
 If the incoming signal disappears, scanning will
resume in about five seconds.
4. To cancel scanning, press the [PTT] witch.
Advice:
 During Memory Group operation, only the channels
within the current Memory Group will be scanned.
 If the scan has paused on a signal, pressing the microphone [UP] or [DWN] key will cause scanning to
resume instantly.
 If you press the microphone PTT switch during
scanning, the scanner will halt at once. However,
pressing the PTT switch during scanning will not
cause transmission.
 You may select the manner in which the scanner resumes while it has paused on a signal, using Menu
item “046 MIC SCAN RESUME”. During memory
scanning, the default “TIME” (5 sec) setting will
cause the scanner to resume scanning after five
seconds. However, you may change this setting to
resume only after the carrier has dropped out, if you
like.
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[VFO-B(RX)] Button
[VFO-A(RX)] Button
[V/M] Button
[RF/SQL] Knob
Quick Point:
If you have no interest in scanning, and wish to prohibit
the microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys from initiating scanning, you may disable scanning control from the microphone using Menu item “045 MIC SCAN” (set it to
“DISABLE”).
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PMS (Programmable Memory Scanning)
To limit scanning (and manual tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory
Scanning (PMS) feature, which utilizes nine special-purpose memory pairs (“P-1L/P-1U” through “P-9L/P-9U”). The
PMS feature is especially useful in helping you to observe any operating sub-band limits, which apply to your Amateur
license class.
1. Store the Lower and Upper tuning/scanning limit
frequencies into the memory pair “P-1L” and “P-1U”,
respectively, or any other “L/U” pair of memories in
the special PMS memory area. See page 94 for details regarding memory storage.
2. Press the [V/M] button to enter the “Memory” mode.
Advice:
If you can not enter the “Memory” mode, check to
see if the transceiver is in VFO-B mode (the green
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch is illuminated). If so,
press the [VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch to return
operation to VFO-A. Now, press the [V/M] button to
enter the “Memory” mode.
3. Press the [MCH/GRP] button momentarily. The imbedded LED inside the switch will glow orange.
4. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select memory
channel “P-1L” or “P-1U”.
5. Rotate the [RF/SQL] knob so that the background
noise is just silenced.
6. Turn the Main Tuning Dial knob slightly (to activate
memory tuning). Tuning and scanning are now limited to the range within the P-1L/P-1U limits until you
press the [V/M] button to return to memory channel
or VFO operation.
7. Press and hold in the microphone [UP] or [DWN]
key for one second to start scanning in the specified
direction.
Advice:
 If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the
decimal point between the “MHz” and “kHz”
digits of the frequency display will blink.
 If the incoming signal disappears, scanning will
resume in about five seconds.
 On the SSB/CW and SSB-based Data modes,
the scanner will pause on a received signal, then
will step across the signal very slowly, giving
you time to stop the scan, if you like. However,
in these modes on the VFO, the scanner does not
stop.
 If the scan has paused on a signal, pressing the
microphone [UP] or [DWN] key will cause scanning to resume instantly.
8. If you rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob in the opposite direction from the current scanning direction
(in other words, you rotate the dial to the left when
scanning toward a higher frequency), the direction of
the scan will reverse.
9. If you press the microphone PTT switch during
scanning, the scanner will halt at once. Pressing the
PTT switch during scanning will not cause transmission.
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[VFO-B(RX)] Button
[VFO-A(RX)] Button
[RF/SQL] Knob
[V/M] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Button
[MCH/GRP] Button
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RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation
The FTDX3000 is equipped with a RTTY decode function. You can easily synchronize by aligning the marker displayed
on the AF-FFT screen, together with the decode screen while receiving a signal. Mark frequency (2125 Hz), SHIFT
width (170 Hz), and baudot code (US) can be changed in Menu Mode.
RTTY Decode
1. Before operating, set the Menu items in the chart to
the right.
2. Press the [MODE] switch, set the operating mode to
“RTTY LSB”.
Advice:
 Press and hold the [ MODE ] switch for approximately one second to switch back and forth between
“RTTY USB” and “RTTY LSB”.
 Generally, amateur band stations operate RTTY in
LSB.
3. Tune to a RTTY signal, press and hold the [SCOPE]
switch for one second or longer.
The RTTY DECODE screen displays, and the decoded text is displayed on the screen.
Advice:
 Align the peak of the received signal with the mark
frequency and shift frequency marker of the AF-FFT
screen.
 If text is displayed due to noise and band clutter,
when a RTTY signal is not being received, turn the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob to adjust and threshold level.
Displays the RTTY signal
Menu Item
Available Values
094 POLARITY-R
NOR (normal) / REV (reverse)
095 POLARITY-T
NOR (normal) / REV (reverse)
097 RTTY SHIFT
170 / 200 / 425 / 850 (Hz)
098 RTTY MARK FREQ
1275/2125 (Hz)
Note:
 Cross talk, noise, phasing, and the like may prevent
correct display.
 If continuously sending for more than a few minutes
or if sending time is longer than receiving time, reduce transmit power output to between 1/2 and 1/3
using the [PROC/CAR] knob.
To cancel the RTTY decode function, press and hold the
[SCOPE] switch again for one second or longer.
RTTY DEC ODE
decoded.
C Q C Q C Q D E JA 
Displays content written to
C Q C Q C Q D E W  D XC
AF-FFT
the RTTY text Memory ※
AF-FFT display (see page 41)
(“Spectrum” or “Waterfall” display)
※ If you transmit content written to the RTTY text Memory
(right page), the transmitted RTTY signal is displayed as
text.
Note that transmitted text changes to white.
Threshold Level Adjustment
Scrambled text may be displayed due to noise and band clutter, when a signal is not being received. You can adjust the threshold level so the scrambled text is not displayed.
Turn the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob, and adjust the
threshold level (between 0 and 100) so scrambled
text is not displayed.
 Note that text will no longer be displayed for
weak signals if you increase the level too much.
 You switch between threshold level display and
normal display each time you press the [ SELECT] button.
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 The threshold level is displayed in the VFO-B
frequency display.
Threshold level
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RTTY Text Memory
Phrases (up to 50 characters) frequently used in RTTY transmission can be memorized by connecting the supplied “FH2” Remote Control Keypad to the rear panel REM jack. 5 channels can be memorized, and memorized content can be
transmitted by operations on the FH-2.
Text Message Programming
1. Press the [MODE] button to set the operating mode
to RTTY.
2. Press the FH-2 [MEM] key. A blinking “REC” icon
will appear in the display.
3. Press an FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key to select the desired RTTY
Text Memory Register into which you wish to program
the text, the blinking “REC” icon will disappear.
4. Use the FH-2 [] and [] keys to set the cursor position
and use the FH-2 [] and [] keys to choose the letter/
number to be programmed in each slot of the memory.
Advice:
You may also use the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to program the message characters.
5. When the message is complete, add the “ ” character
at the end to signify the termination of the message.
6. Press and hold in the FH-2 [MEM] key for one second to exit, once all characters (including “ ”) have
been programmed.
On-The-Air RTTY Text Message Playback
Press the FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key, depending on which RTTY
Text Memory Register message you wish to transmit.
The programmed message will be transmitted on the air.
S
dB
W
PO
RTTY
TEXT
C Q C Q C Q D E W  DX C
RTTY TEXT
Example of Connecting RTTY Communications Device
Connect the RTTY communications TU (Terminal Unit) to the rear panel RTTY/PKT terminal. Be sure to read the instructions manual of the device to connect when connecting.
Advice:
You can adjust RTTY data output level using Menu item
“096 RTTY OUT LEVEL”.
Install the FSK application in a PC to use the USB connection
· Install Virtual COM Port Driver to your PC (Download the driver and installation manual from the Yaesu website http://www.yaesu.com/)
· Set FTDX3000 RTTY-LSB mode
· Set RTTY SHIFT PORT for USB in MENU# 093 (as for the default REAR)
· Set FSK port to DTR or RTS designation (depending on the RTTY application); if the FSK port is set to DTR
the MENU# 065 setting is RTS. If FSK port is RTS then the menu should be set to DTR which is the reverse of
the setting. A port setting in this MENU becomes the port enabling FTDX3000 USB connection to a PC
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DATA (PSK) Operation
The FTDX3000 is equipped with a PSK decode function. You can easily synchronize by aligning the marker on the AFFFT screen display, together with the decode screen while receiving a signal. Decoding with this transceiver supports
both general BPSK and QPSK that have error correction functions.
PSK Decode
1. Press the [MODE] switch, set the operating mode to
“DATA USB”.
Advice:
Press and hold the [ MODE ] switch for approximately one second to switch back and forth between
“DATA USB” and “DATA LSB”.
2. When you have configured Menu item “067 DATA
MODE” to “PSK”, and “194 PSK MODE” to “BPSK”
or “QPSK”.
3. Receive a PSK signal, and press and hold the
[SCOPE] switch for one second or longer.
The PSK DECODE screen displays, and the decoded
text is displayed on the screen.
Advice:
 Align the peak of the received signal with the marker
of the AF-FFT screen.
 If text is displayed due to noise and band clutter,
when a PSK signal is not being received, turn the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob to adjust and threshold level.
Displays the PSK signal
Note:
 Cross talk, noise, phasing, and the like may prevent
reliable decoding of the message.
 You can set the data output level of data communications (PSK31, SSTV, etc.) using Menu item “077
DATA OUT LEVEL”.
 If continuously sending for more than a few minutes
or if sending time is longer than receiving time, reduce the transmit power output to between 1/2 and
1/3 using the [PROC/CAR] knob.
To cancel the PSK decode function, press and hold the
[SCOPE] switch again for one second or longer.
PSK DECODE
decoded.
C Q C Q C Q D E JA 
Displays content written to
C Q C Q C Q D E W  D XC
AF-FFT
the PSK text Memory ※
AF-FFT display (see page 41)
(“Spectrum” or “Waterfall” display)
※ If you transmit content written to the PSK text Memory
(right page), the transmitted PSK signal is displayed as
text.
Note that transmitted text changes to white.
Threshold Level Adjustment
Scrambled text may be displayed due to noise and band clutter, when a signal is not being received. You can adjust the threshold level so scrambled text is not displayed.
Turn the [ CLAR/VFO-B ] knob, and adjust the
threshold level (between 0 and 100) so scrambled
text is not displayed due to noise.
 Note that text will no longer be displayed for
weak signals if you increase the level too much.
 You switch between threshold level display and
normal display each time you press the [ SELECT] button.
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 The threshold level is displayed in the VFO-B
frequency display.
Threshold level
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DATA (PSK) Operation
PSK Text Memory
Phrases (up to 50 characters) frequently used in PSK transmissions can be recorded by connecting the supplied “FH-2”
Remote Control Keypad to the rear panel REM jack. 5 memory channels may be recorded, and the memorized content
can be transmitted by operations on the FH-2.
Text Message Programming
1. Press the [MODE] button to set the operating mode
to DATA.
2. Press the FH-2 [MEM] key. A blinking “REC” icon
will appear in the display.
3. Press an FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key to select the desired
PSK Text Memory Register into which you wish to
program the text, the blinking “REC” icon will disappear.
4. Use the FH-2 [] and [] keys to set the cursor position and use the FH-2 [] and [] keys to choose
the letter/number to be programmed in each slot of
the memory.
Advice:
You may also use the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to program the message characters.
5. When the message is complete, add the “ ” character
at the end to signify the termination of the message.
6. Press and hold in the FH-2 [MEM] key for one second to exit, once all characters (including “ ”) have
been programmed.
On-The-Air PSK Text Message Playback
Press the FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key, depending on which PSK
Text Memory Register message you wish to transmit.
The programmed message will be transmitted on the air.
Advice:
You can adjust the PSK transmit ALC by turning the
[MIC/SPEED] knob.
S
dB
W
PO
PSK
TEXT
C Q C Q C Q D E W  DX C
PSK TEXT
Example of Data Communications Device
You can use commercial and free computer software for PSK data communications. See the illustration below for connection to your computer.
Be sure to read the instruction manual of the device to be connected to the radio and computer.
Advice:
 You can set the data output level for data communications (PSK31, SSTV, etc.) using Menu item “077
DATA OUT LEVEL”.
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 You can set VOX DELAY in VOX operation for data
communications (PSK31, SSTV, etc.) using Menu
item “079 DATA VOX DELAY”. You can also set data
input VOX gain using Menu item “078 DATA VOX
GAIN”.
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Menu Mode
The Menu system of the FTDX3000 provides extensive customization capability, so you can set up your transceiver just
the way you want to operate it. The Menu items are grouped by general utilization category, and are numbered from “001
AGC” to “196 E/D PSK”.
Using the Menu
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode.
The display will show the Menu Number, the Menu
Group Name and the Menu Item.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q
button) to select the Menu item you wish to modify.
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button) to change
the current setting of the selected Menu item.
Advice:
Press the [CLEAR ] button (located on the upper
right of the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob) momentarily to
reset the selected Menu item to the factory default
value.
4. When you have finished making your adjustments,
press the [SELECT ] button, then press and hold
the [MENU] button to save the new setting and exit
to normal operation. If you only momentarily press
the [MENU] button, the new settings will not be retained.
[SELECT] Button
[MENU] Button
[CLEAR] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Menu Mode Reset
You may reset all the Menu settings to their original factory defaults, if desired.
1. Turn the front panel [POWER] switch off.
2. Press and hold in the [MENU] button, and
while holding it in, press the [ POWER ]
switch to turn the transceiver back on. Now
release the [MENU] button.
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Menu Mode
Group
AGC
AGC
AGC
AGC
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY ※１
DISPLAY ※１
DVS ※２
DVS ※２
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
KEYER
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL ※３
GENERAL
GENERAL
GENERAL
MODE-AM
MODE-AM
MODE-AM
MODE-AM
MODE-AM
No. Menu Function
001 FAST DELAY
002 MID DELAY
003 SLOW DELAY
004 AGC SLOPE
005 MY CALL
006 MY CALL TIME
007 DIMMER VFO
008 DIMMER BACKLIGHT
009 DIMMER TFT
010 BAR DISPLAY SELECT
011 METER TYPE SELECT
012 BAR MTR PEAK HOLD
013 ROTATOR START UP
014 ROTATOR OFFSET ADJ
015 RX OUT LEVEL
016 TX OUT LEVEL
017 F KEYER TYPE
018 F CW KEYER
019 R KEYER TYPE
020 R CW KEYER
021 ELEKEY TYPE
022 CW WEIGHT
023 BEACON TIME
024 NUMBER STYLE
025 CONTEST NUMBER
026 CW MEMORY 1
027 CW MEMORY 2
028 CW MEMORY 3
029 CW MEMORY 4
030 CW MEMORY 5
031 ANT SELECT
032 ANT3 SETTING
033 NB LEVEL
034 BEEP LEVEL
035 MONITOR LEVEL
036 RF/SQL VR
037 CAT SELECT
038 CAT RATE
039 CAT TIME OUT TIMER
040 CAT RTS
041 MEM GROUP
042 QUICK SPLIT FREQ
043 TX TIME OUT TIMER
044 uTUNE DIAL STEP
045 MIC SCAN
046 MIC SCAN RESUME
047 FREQ ADJ
048 AM LCUT FREQ
049 AM LCUT SLOPE
050 AM HCUT FREQ
051 AM HCUT SLOPE
052 AM MIC GAIN
Available Values
20 ～ 4000 (20msec/step)
20 ～ 4000 (20msec/step)
20 ～ 4000 (20msec/step)
NORMAL/SLOPE
Max 12 characters
OFF ～ 5sec
0 ～ 15
0 ～ 15
0 ～ 15
CLAR/CW TUNE/μTUNE
ANALOG/BAR
OFF/0.5/1.0/2.0 (sec)
0/90/180/270°
-30 ～ 0
0 ～ 100
0 ～ 100
OFF/BUG/ELEKEY/ACS
NOR/REV
OFF/BUG/ELEKEY/ACS
NOR/REV
ELEKEY-A/ELEKEY-B
2.5 ～ 3.0 ～ 4.5
OFF/1 ～ 690sec
1290/AUNO/AUNT/A2NO/A2NT/12NO/12NT
0 ～ 9999
TEXT/MESSAGE
TEXT/MESSAGE
TEXT/MESSAGE
TEXT/MESSAGE
TEXT/MESSAGE
BAND/STACK
TRX / R3/1 / R3/2
0 ～ 100
0 ～ 100
0 ～ 100
RF/SQL
RS232C/USB
4800/9600/19200/38400bps
10/100/1000/3000(msec)
ENABLE/DISABLE
ENABLE/DISABLE
-20 ～ +20 kHz
OFF/1 ～ 30min
DIAL STEP-2/DIAL STEP-1
ENABLE/DISABLE
PAUSE/TIME
-25 ～ 0 ～ +25
OFF/100Hz ～ 1000Hz(50Hz/step)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700Hz ～ 4000Hz(50Hz/step) / OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
MCVR/FIX(0 ～ 100)
Default Setting
500
1000
4000
NORMAL
FTDX3000
1sec
8
8
8
CW TUNE
ANALOG
OFF
0°
0
50
50
ELEKEY
NOR
ELEKEY
NOR
ELEKEY-B
3.0
OFF
1290
1
MESSAGE
MESSAGE
MESSAGE
TEXT
TEXT
BAND
TRX
50
50
50
RF
USB
4800
10
ENABLE
DISABLE
+5
OFF (20※4)
DIAL STEP-1
ENABLE
TIME
0
OFF
6
OFF
6
30
※１：Requires optional Antenna Rotator.
※２：Requires optional DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit.
※３：Requires optional RF uTuning Kit.
※４：European Version.
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Menu Mode
Group
No. Menu Function
MODE-AM
053 AM MIC SEL
MODE-CW
054 CW PITCH
MODE-CW
055 CW LCUT FREQ
MODE-CW
056 CW LCUT SLOPE
MODE-CW
057 CW HCUT FREQ
MODE-CW
058 CW HCUT SLOPE
MODE-CW
059 CW AUTO MODE
MODE-CW
060 CW BFO
MODE-CW
061 CW BK-IN
MODE-CW
062 CW BK-IN DELAY
MODE-CW
063 CW WAVE SHAPE
MODE-CW
064 CW FREQ DISPLAY
MODE-CW
065 PC KEYING
MODE-CW
066 QSK
MODE-DAT 067 DATA MODE
MODE-DAT 068 PSK TONE
MODE-DAT 069 OTHER DISP (SSB)
MODE-DAT 070 OTHER SHIFT (SSB)
MODE-DAT 071 DATA LCUT FREQ
MODE-DAT 072 DATA LCUT SLOPE
MODE-DAT 073 DATA HCUT FREQ
MODE-DAT 074 DATA HCUT SLOPE
MODE-DAT 075 DATA IN SELECT
MODE-DAT 076 DATA MIC GAIN
MODE-DAT 077 DATA OUT LEVEL
MODE-DAT 078 DATA VOX GAIN
MODE-DAT 079 DATA VOX DELAY
MODE-FM
080 FM LCUT FREQ
MODE-FM
081 FM LCUT SLOPE
MODE-FM
082 FM HCUT FREQ
MODE-FM
083 FM HCUT SLOPE
MODE-FM
084 FM MIC GAIN
MODE-FM
085 FM MIC SEL
MODE-FM
086 RPT SHIFT (28MHz)
MODE-FM
087 RPT SHIFT (50MHz)
MODE-FM
088 TONE FREQ
MODE-RTY 089 RTTY LCUT FREQ
MODE-RTY 090 RTTY LCUT SLOPE
MODE-RTY 091 RTTY HCUT FREQ
MODE-RTY 092 RTTY HCUT SLOPE
MODE-RTY 093 RTTY SHIFT PORT
MODE-RTY 094 POLARITY-R
MODE-RTY 095 POLARITY-T
MODE-RTY 096 RTTY OUT LEVEL
MODE-RTY 097 RTTY SHIFT
MODE-RTY 098 RTTY MARK FREQ
MODE-SSB 099 SSB LCUT FREQ
MODE-SSB 100 SSB LCUT SLOPE
MODE-SSB 101 SSB HCUT FREQ
MODE-SSB 102 SSB HCUT SLOPE
MODE-SSB 103 SSB MIC SELECT
MODE-SSB 104 SSB TX BPF
MODE-SSB 105 LSB RX CARRIER
MODE-SSB 106 USB RX CARRIER
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Available Values
FRONT/DATA/USB
300 ～ 1050Hz(10Hz/step)
OFF/100Hz ～ 1000Hz(50Hz/step)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700Hz ～ 4000Hz(50Hz/step) / OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
OFF/50M/ON
USB/LSB/AUTO
SEMI/FULL
30 ～ 3000msec
1/2/4/6msec
DIRECT FREQ/PITCH OFFSET
OFF/DTR/RTS
15/20/25/30msec
PSK/OTHERS
1000/1500/2000Hz
-3000 ～ 0 ～ +3000Hz (10Hz/step)
-3000 ～ 0 ～ +3000Hz (10Hz/step)
OFF/100Hz ～ 1000Hz(50Hz/step)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700Hz ～ 4000Hz(50Hz/step) / OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
DATA/USB
MCVR/FIX(0 ～ 100)
0 ～ 100
0 ～ 100
30 ～ 300 ～ 3000msec
OFF/100Hz ～ 1000Hz(50Hz/step)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700Hz ～ 4000Hz(50Hz/step) / OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
MCVR/FIX(0 ～ 100)
FRONT/DATA/USB
0 ～ 100 ～ 1000kHz(50Hz/step)
0 ～ 100 ～ 1000 ～ 4000kHz(10Hz/step)
67.0 ～ 254.1Hz
OFF/100Hz ～ 1000Hz(50Hz/step)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700Hz ～ 4000Hz(50Hz/step) / OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
REAR/USB
NOR/REV
NOR/REV
0 ～ 100
170/200/425/850(Hz)
1275/2125(Hz)
OFF/100Hz ～ 1000Hz(50Hz/step)
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
700Hz ～ 4000Hz(50Hz/step) / OFF
6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
FRONT/DATA/USB
100-3000/100-2900/200-2800/300-2700/
400-2600(Hz)/3000WB
-200Hz ～ 0 ～ +200Hz(10Hz/step)
-200Hz ～ 0 ～ +200Hz(10Hz/step)
Default Setting
FRONT
700Hz
250
18
1200
18
OFF
USB
SEMI
200msec
4
PITCH OFFSET
OFF
15
PSK
1000
0
1000
300
18
3000
18
DATA
MCVR
50
50
300
250
18
OFF
6
30
FRONT
100
1000
67.0
300
18
3000
18
REAR
NOR
NOR
50
170
2125
200
6
2800
6
FRONT
300-2700
0
0
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Menu Mode
Group
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
RX DSP
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
SCOPE
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
TUNING
TX AUDIO
TX AUDIO
TX AUDIO
No. Menu Function
107 APF WIDTH
108 CONTOUR LEVEL
109 CONTOUR WIDTH
110 DNR LEVEL
111 IF NOTCH WIDTH
112 HF CW SHAPE
113 HF CW SLOPE
114 6M CW SHAPE
115 6M CW SLOPE
116 HF PSK SHAPE
117 HF PSK SLOPE
118 HF FSK SHAPE
119 HF FSK SLOPE
120 HF SSB SHAPE
121 HF SSB SLOPE
122 6M SSB SHAPE
123 6M SSB SLOPE
124 SCOPE MODE
125 SCOPE SPEED
126 SCOPE AUTO TIME
127 START DIAL SPEED
128 CENTER SPAN FREQ
129 FIX 1.8MHz
130 FIX 1.8MHz SPAN
131 FIX 3.5MHz
132 FIX 3.5MHz SPAN
133 FIX 5.0MHz
134 FIX 5.0MHz SPAN
135 FIX 7.0MHz
136 FIX 7.0MHz SPAN
137 FIX 10MHz
138 FIX 10MHz SPAN
139 FIX 14MHz
140 FIX 14MHz SPAN
141 FIX 18MHz
142 FIX 18MHz SPAN
143 FIX 21MHz
144 FIX 21MHz SPAN
145 FIX 24MHz
146 FIX 24MHz SPAN
147 FIX 28MHz
148 FIX 28MHz SPAN
149 FIX 50MHz
150 FIX 50MHz SPAN
151 CW DIAL STEP
152 DATA DIAL STEP
153 AM/FM DIAL STEP
154 RTTY DIAL STEP
155 SSB DIAL STEP
156 AM CH STEP
157 FM CH STEP
158 1MHz/100kHz SELECT
159 PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ
160 PRMTRC EQ1 LEVEL
161 PRMTRC EQ1 BWTH
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Available Values
NARROW/MEDIUM/WIDE
-40 ～ 0 ～ 20
1 ～ 11
1 - 15
NARROW/WIDE
SOFT/SHARP
STEEP/MEDIUM/GENTLE
SOFT/SHARP
STEEP/MEDIUM/GENTLE
SOFT/SHARP
STEEP/MEDIUM/GENTLE
SOFT/SHARP
STEEP/MEDIUM/GENTLE
SOFT/SHARP
STEEP/MEDIUM/GENTLE
SOFT/SHARP
STEEP/MEDIUM/GENTLE
CENTER/CENTER-WF/FIX/FIX-WF
FAST/SLOW
Not available at this time.
Not available at this time.
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
1800kHz ～ 1999kHz(1kHz/step)
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
3500kHz ～ 3999kHz(1kHz/step)
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
5250kHz ～ 5499kHz(1kHz/step)
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
7000kHz ～ 7299kHz(1kHz/step)
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
10100kHz ～ 10149kHz(1kHz/step)
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
14000kHz ～ 14349kHz(1kHz/step)
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
18000kHz ～ 18199kHz(1kHz/step)
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
21000kHz ～ 21449kHz(1kHz/step)
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
24800kHz ～ 24989kHz(1kHz/step)
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
28000kHz ～ 29699kHz(1kHz/step)
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
50000kHz ～ 53999kHz(1kHz/step)
20k/50k/100k/200k/500k/1000kHz
1/5/10Hz
1/5/10Hz
10/100Hz
1/5/10Hz
1/5/10Hz
2.5/5/9/10/12.5kHz
5/6.25/10/12.5/25kHz
1MHz/100kHz
100/200/300/400/500/600/700/OFF
-20 ～ 0 ～ +10
1 ～ 10
Default Setting
MEDIUM
-15
10
3
WIDE
SOFT
MEDIUM
SOFT
MEDIUM
SHARP
MEDIUM
SHARP
MEDIUM
SHARP
MEDIUM
SOFT
MEDIUM
CENTER
FAST
OFF
8kHz/sec
100kHz
1800kHz
200kHz
3500kHz
500kHz
5250kHz
200kHz
7000kHz
500kHz
10100kHz
50kHz
14000kHz
500kHz
18068kHz
100kHz
21000kHz
500kHz
24890kHz
100kHz
28000kHz
1000kHz
50000kHz
1000kHz
10Hz
5Hz
100Hz
5Hz
10Hz
5kHz
5kHz
1MHz
200
0
1
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Menu Mode
Group
No. Menu Function
TX AUDIO
162 PRMTRC EQ2 FREQ
TX AUDIO
163 PRMTRC EQ2 LEVEL
TX AUDIO
164 PRMTRC EQ2 BWTH
TX AUDIO
165 PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ
TX AUDIO
166 PRMTRC EQ3 LEVEL
TX AUDIO
167 PRMTRC EQ3 BWTH
TX AUDIO
168 P-PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ
TX AUDIO
169 P-PRMTRC EQ1 LEVEL
TX AUDIO
170 P-PRMTRC EQ1 BWTH
TX AUDIO
171 P-PRMTRC EQ2 FREQ
TX AUDIO
172 P-PRMTRC EQ2 LEVEL
TX AUDIO
173 P-PRMTRC EQ2 BWTH
TX AUDIO
174 P-PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ
TX AUDIO
175 P-PRMTRC EQ3 LEVEL
TX AUDIO
176 P-PRMTRC EQ3 BWTH
TX GNRL
177 TX PWR/PROC CONTROL
TX GNRL
178 EXT AMP TUNING PWR
TX GNRL
179 TUNER SELECT
TX GNRL
180 VOX SELECT
TX GNRL
181 VOX GAIN
TX GNRL
182 VOX DELAY
TX GNRL
183 ANTI VOX GAIN
TX GNRL
184 EMERGENCY FREQ TX
AF SCOPE
185 FFT DISPLAY MODE
AF SCOPE
186 FFT ATT
DECODE CW 187 CW DECODE BW
ENC/DEC RTY 188 RX USOS
ENC/DEC RTY 189 TX USOS
ENC/DEC RTY 190 RX NEW LINE CODE
ENC/DEC RTY 191 TX AUTO CR+LF
ENC/DEC RTY 192 TX DIDDLE
ENC/DEC RTY 193 BAUDOT CODE
ENC/DEC PSK 194 PSK MODE
ENC/DEC PSK 195 DECODE AFC RANGE
ENC/DEC PSK 196 QPSK POLARITY REV
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Available Values
700 ～ 1500(100/step)/OFF
-20 ～ 0 ～ +10
1 ～ 10
1500 ～ 3200(100/step)/OFF
-20 ～ 0 ～ +10
1 ～ 10
100 ～ 700(100/step)/OFF
-20 ～ 0 ～ +10
1 ～ 10
700 ～ 1500(100/step)/OFF
-20 ～ 0 ～ +10
1 ～ 10
1500 ～ 3200(100/step)/OFF
-20 ～ 0 ～ +10
1 ～ 10
TX PWR/PROC
10/20/50/100
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
MIC/DATA
0 ～ 100
30 ～ 3000msec
0 ～ 100
ENABLE/DISABLE
SPECTRUM/WATER FALL/SPECTRUM-WF
0/10/20dB
25/50/100/250Hz
ENABLE/DISABLE
ENABLE/DISABLE
CR,LF,CR+LF/CR+LF
ENABLE/DISABLE
OFF/BLANK/LTRS
CCITT/US
BPSK/QPSK
±8/±15/±30Hz
RX-N,TX-N / RX-R,TX-N / RX-N,TX-R
RX-R,TX-R
Default Setting
800
0
1
2100
+5
1
200
-3
2
800
0
1
2100
+5
1
TX PWR
100
INTERNAL
MIC
50
500msec
50
DISABLE
SPECTRUM
10dB
100Hz
ENABLE
ENABLE
CRorLForCR+LF
ENABLE
BLANK
US
BPSK
±15Hz
RX-N,TX-N
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Menu Mode
AGC Group
001 FAST DELAY
Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC FAST mode.
Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step)
Default Setting: 500 msec
002 MID DELAY
Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC MID mode.
Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step)
Default Setting: 1000 msec
003 SLOW DELAY
Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC SLOW mode.
Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step)
Default Setting: 4000 msec
004 AGC SLOPE
Function: Select the gain curve of the AGC amplifier.
Available Values: NORMAL/SLOPE
Default Setting: NORMAL
NORMAL: The AGC output level will follow a linear
response to the antenna input level, while
AGC is activated.
SLOPE:
The AGC output level will increase at 1/10
the rate of the antenna input level, while
AGC is activated.
008 DIMMER BACKLIGHT
Function: Sets the keypad illumination level.
Available Values: 0 ~ 15
Default Setting: 8
Adjusts the illumination level of the six keys located on
the left side of the LCD display. You may observe the
effects of the changes as you adjust the level setting. The
higher the setting, the brighter the illumination becomes.
009 DIMMER TFT
Function: Setting of the TFT display brightness level.
Available Values: 0 ~ 15
Default Setting: 8
010 BAR DISPLAY SELECT
Function: Selects one of three parameters to be viewed
on the Tuning Offset Indicator.
Available Values: CLAR/CW TUNE/uTUNE
Default Setting: CW TUNE
CLAR:
Displays relative clarifier offset.
CW TUNE: Displays relative tuning offset between the
incoming signal and transmitted frequency
while in CW operation.
uTUNE:
Displays the peak position of the optional
u-TUNE filter.
011 METER TYPE SELECT
Function: Selects the meter display type.
Available Values: ANALOG/BAR
Default Setting: ANALOG
012 BAR MTR PEAK HOLD
Function: Selects the peak hold time of the BAR meter.
Available Values: OFF/0.5/1.0/2.0 sec
Default Setting: OFF
DISPLAY Group
005 MY CALL
Function: Programs your Call Sign.
Available Values: Max 12 characters
Default Setting: FTDX3000
006 MY CALL TIME
Function: Programs the display period of your Call Sign.
Available Values: OFF ~ 5 sec
Default Setting: 1 sec
007 DIMMER VFO
Function: Setting of the VFO-A display brightness level.
Available Values: 0 ~ 15
Default Setting: 8
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013 ROTATOR START UP
Function: Selects the starting point of your rotator
controller's indicator needle.
Available Values: 0/90/180/270°
Default Setting: 0°
Advice: If the optional Antenna Rotator is not
connected, this adjustment has no effect.
014 ROTATOR OFFSET ADJ
Function: Adjusts the indicator needle precisely to the
starting point set in menu item “013 ROTATOR START
UP”.
Available Values: -30° ~ 0° (2°/step)
Default Setting: 0°
Advice: If the optional Antenna Rotator is not
connected, this adjustment has no effect.
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DVS Group
015 RX OUT LEVEL
Function: Sets the audio output level from the optional
DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default: 50
Advice:
If the optional DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit is not
connected, this adjustment has no effect.
016 TX OUT LVL
Function: Sets the microphone input level to the optional
DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default: 50
Advice:
If the optional DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit is not
connected, this adjustment has no effect.
KEYER Group
017 F KEYER TYPE
Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for
the device connected to the front panel KEY jack.
Available Values: OFF/BUG/ELEKEY/ACS
Default Setting: ELEKEY
OFF:
Disables the front panel keyer (“straight
key” mode for use with external keyer or
computer-driven keying interface).
BUG:
Mechanical “bug” keyer emulation. One
paddle produces “dits” automatically, while
the other paddle manually produces “dahs”.
ELEKEY: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character
Spacing) disabled.
ACS:
Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character
Spacing) enabled.
018 F CW KEYER
Function: Selects the keyer paddle wiring configuration
for the KEY jack on the front panel.
Available Values: NOR/REV
Default Setting: NOR
NOR: Tip = Dot, Ring = Dash, Shaft = Ground
REV: Tip = Dash, Ring = Dot, Shaft = Ground
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019 A1A R-TYPE
Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for
the device connected to the rear panel KEY jack.
Available Values: OFF/BUG/ELEKEY/ACS
Default Setting: ELEKEY
OFF:
Disables the rear panel keyer (“straight
key” mode for use with external keyer or
computer-driven keying interface).
BUG:
Mechanical “bug” keyer emulation. One
paddle produces “dits” automatically, while
the other paddle manually produces “dahs”.
ELEKEY: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character
Spacing) disabled.
ACS:
Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character
Spacing) enabled.
020 R CW KEYER
Function: Selects the keyer paddle wiring configuration
for the KEY jack on the rear panel.
Available Values: NOR/REV
Default Setting: NOR
NOR: Tip = Dot, Ring = Dash, Shaft = Ground
REV: Tip = Dash, Ring = Dot, Shaft = Ground
021 ELEKEY TYPE
Function: Selects the operation mode of the internal
keyer.
Available Values: ELEKEY-A/ELEKEY-B
Default Setting: ELEKEY-B
022 CW WEIGHT
Function: Sets the Dot:Dash ratio for the built-in
electronic keyer.
Available Values: (1:) 2.5 ~ 4.5
Default Setting: 3.0
023 BEACON TIME
Function: Sets the interval time between repeats of the
beacon message.
Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 240 sec (1 sec/step)/270 ~
690 sec (30 sec/step)
Default Setting: OFF
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024 NUMBER STYLE
029 CW MEMORY 4
Function: Selects the Contest Number “Cut” format for
an imbedded contest number.
Av a i l a b l e Va l u e s : 1 2 9 0 / A U N O / A U N T / A 2 N O /
A2NT/12NO/12NT
Default Setting: 1290
1290: Does not abbreviate the Contest Number
AUNO: Abbreviates to “A” for “One”, “U” for “Two”,
“N” for “Nine”, and “O” for “Zero”.
Aunt: Abbreviates to “A” for “One”, “U” for “Two”,
“N” for “Nine”, and “T” for “Zero”.
A2NO: Abbreviates to “A” for “One”, “N” for “Nine”,
and “O” for “Zero”.
A2NT: Abbreviates to “A” for “One”, “N” for “Nine”,
and “T” for “Zero”.
12NO: Abbreviates to “N” for “Nine”, and “O” for
“Zero”.
12NT: Abbreviates to “N” for “Nine”, and “T” for
“Zero”.
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message
register 4.
Available Values: TEXT/MESSAGE
Default Setting: TEXT
TEXT:
You may enter the CW message from the
FH-2.
MESSAGE: You may enter the CW message from the
CW keyer.
025 CONTEST NUMBER
Function: Enters the initial contest number that will
increment/decrement after sending during contest QSOs.
Available Values: 0 ~ 9999
Default Setting: 1
026 CW MEMORY 1
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message
register 1.
Available Values: TEXT/MESSAGE
Default Setting: MESSAGE
TEXT:
You may enter the CW message from the
FH-2.
MESSAGE: You may enter the CW message from the
CW keyer.
027 CW MEMORY 2
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message
register 2.
Available Values: TEXT/MESSAGE
Default Setting: MESSAGE
TEXT:
You may enter the CW message from the
FH-2.
MESSAGE: You may enter the CW message from the
CW keyer.
028 CW MEMORY 3
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message
register 3.
Available Values: TEXT/MESSAGE
Default Setting: MESSAGE
TEXT:
You may enter the CW message from the
FH-2.
MESSAGE: You may enter the CW message from the
CW keyer.
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030 CW MEMORY 5
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message
register 5.
Available Values: TEXT/MESSAGE
Default Setting: TEXT
TEXT:
You may enter the CW message from the
FH-2.
MESSAGE: You may enter the CW message from the
CW keyer.
GENERAL Group
031 ANT SELECT
Function: Sets the method of antenna selection.
Available Values: BAND/STACK
Default Setting: BAND
BAND: The antenna is selected in accordance with the
operating band.
STACK: The antenna is selected in accordance with the
band stack (different antennas may be utilized
on the same band, if so selected in the band
stack).
032 ANT3 SETTING
Function: Selects the operation mode of the ANT 3
connector.
Available Values: TRX / R3/1 / R3/2
Default Setting: TRX
TX Antenna (output) RX Antenna (input)
TRX
ANT3
R3/1
ANT1
ANT3
R3/2
ANT2
ANT3
033 NB LEVEL
Function: Adjusts the noise blanking level of the IF
Noise Blanker for short duration pulse noise.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default Setting: 50
034 BEEP LEVEL
Function: Sets the beep level.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default Setting: 50
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035 MONITOR LEVEL
044 uTUNE DIAL STEP
Function: Sets the Monitor level.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default Setting: 50
Function: Selects the µ-TUNE mode.
Available Values: DIAL STEP-1/DIAL STEP-2
Default Setting: DIAL STEP-1
DIAL STEP-1: Activates the µ-TUNE system using
“COARSE” steps of the [CLAR/VFO-B]
knob (2 steps/click) on the 7 MHz and
lower amateur bands. On the 10/14 MHz
bands, “FINE” [CLAR/VFO-B] knob
steps will be used (1 step/click).
DIAL STEP-2: Activates the µ-TUNE system using
“FINE” steps of the [CLAR/VFO-B]
knob (1 step/click) on the 14 MHz and
lower amateur bands.
Advice: If an optional RF µTuning Kit is not connected,
this adjustment has no effect.
036 RF SQL VR
Function: Selects the operation mode of the RF/SQL
knob.
Available Values: RF/SQL
Default Setting: RF
037 CAT SELECT
Function: Selects the CAT jack to be used.
Available Values: RS232C/USB
Default Setting: USB
038 CAT RATE
Function: Sets the transceiver computer-interface
circuitry for the CAT baud rate to be used.
Available Values: 4800/9600/19200/38400 bps
Default Setting: 4800 bps
039 CAT TIME OUT TIMER
Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time for
a CAT command input.
Available Values: 10/100/1000/3000 msec
Default Setting: 10 msec
The Time-Out Timer shuts off the CAT data input after a
continuous transmission of the programmed time.
040 CAT RTS
Function: Enables/Disables the RTS port of the CAT
jack.
Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE
Default Setting: ENABLE
041 GENE MEM GRP
Function: Enables/Disables Memory Group Operation.
Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE
Default Setting: DISABLE
042 QUICK SPLIT FREQ
Function: Selects the tuning offset for the Quick Split
feature.
Available Values: -20 ~ 0 ~ +20 kHz (1 kHz Step)
Default Setting: +5 kHz
043 TX TIME OUT TIMER
Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time.
Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 30 min
Default Setting: OFF (20 min, European version)
The Time-Out Timer shuts off the transmitter after
continuous transmission of the programmed time.
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045 MIC SCAN
Function: Enables/disables scanning access via the
microphone [UP]/[DWN] keys.
Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE
Default Setting: ENABLE
046 MIC SCAN RESUME
Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode.
Available Values: PAUSE/TIME
Default Setting: TIME
PAUSE: T h e s c a n n e r w i l l h o l d u n t i l t h e s i g n a l
disappears, then will resume after one second.
TIME: The scanner will hold for five seconds, then
resume whether or not the other station is still
transmitting.
047 FREQ ADJ
Function: Adjusts the reference oscillator.
Available Values: -25 ~ 0 ~ +25
Default Setting: 0
To calibrate the frequency of your radio, you will need
a frequency counter or set your receiver to one of the
time standard frequencies such as WWV or WWVH.
The following example describes a calibration method
while receiving the WWVH time standard frequency in
Hawaii.
1. Turn off both RX CLAR and TX CLAR function,
before adjustment.
2. Tune the radio to 15,000.00 MHz with CW-USB
mode, then adjust the AF knob to comfortable
listening level.
3. Enter Set Menu Item “047 FREQ ADJ”. Then while
receiving the CW reference signal, adjust the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob to zero-in the receive frequency.
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MODE-AM Group
MODE-CW Group
048 AM LCUT FREQ
054 CW PITCH
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side
of the RX audio filter in the AM mode.
Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: OFF
Function: Adjusts your preferred CW tone pitch.
Available Values: 300 ~ 1050 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: 700 Hz
049 AM LCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the lower side of the
RX audio filter in the AM mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 6dB/oct
050 AM HCUT FREQ
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the upper side
of the RX audio filter in the AM mode.
Available Values: OFF/700 ~ 4000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: OFF
051 AM HCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the upper side of the
RX audio filter in the AM mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 6dB/oct
052 AM MIC GAIN
Function: Sets the microphone gain for the AM mode.
Available Values: MVCR/0 ~ 100
Default Setting: 30
When this menu is set to “MCVR”, you may adjust the
microphone gain using the front panel [MIC/SPEED]
knob.
053 AM MIC SEL
Function: Selects the microphone to be used in the AM
mode.
Available Values: FRONT / DATA / USB
Default Setting: FRONT
FRONT: Selects the microphone connected to the
front panel MIC jack while using the AM
mode.
DATA:
Selects the microphone connected to pin 1 of
the PACKET Jack while using the AM mode.
USB:
Selects the microphone connected to USB
Jack while using the AM mode.
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055 CW LCUT FREQ
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side
of the RX audio filter in the CW mode.
Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: 250
056 CW LCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the lower side of the
RX audio filter in the CW mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 18dB/oct
057 CW HCUT FREQ
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the upper side
of the RX audio filter in the CW mode.
Available Values: OFF/700 ~ 4000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: 1200
058 CW HCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the upper side of the
RX audio filter in the CW mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 18dB/oct
059 CW AUTO MODE
Function: Enables/disables CW keying while operating
on SSB.
Available Values: OFF/50M/ON
Default Setting: OFF
OFF: Disables CW keying while operating on SSB.
50: Enables CW keying only while operating SSB on
50 MHz (but not HF).
On: Enables CW keying while operating on SSB (all
TX bands).
060 CW BFO
Function: Sets the CW carrier oscillator injection side
for the CW mode.
Available Values: USB/LSB/AUTO
Default Setting: USB
USB: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the USB
side.
LSB: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the LSB
side.
AUTO: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the LSB
side while operating on the 7 MHz band and
below, and the USB side while operating on the
10 MHz band and up.
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061 CW BK-IN
Function: Sets the CW “break-in” mode.
Available Values: SEMI/FULL
Default Setting: SEMI
SEMI: The transceiver will operate in the semi break-in
mode. The delay (receiver recovery) time is set
via the Menu item “062 CW BK-IN DELAY”.
FULL: The transceiver will operate in the full break-in
(QSK) mode.
062 CW BK-IN DELAY
Function: Adjusts the Keying Delay (receiver recovery)
time on the CW mode.
Available Values: 30 ~ 3000 msec (10 msec/step)
Default Setting: 200 msec
063 CW WAVE SHAPE
Function: Selects the CW carrier wave-form shape (rise/
fall times).
Available Values: 1/2/4/6 msec
Default Setting: 4 msec
064 CW FREQ DISPLAY
Function: Selects the frequency Display Format for the
CW mode.
Available Values: DIRECT FREQ/PITCH OFFSET
Default Setting: PITCH OFFSET
DIRECT FREQ: D i s p l a y s t h e r e c e i v e r c a r r i e r
frequency, without any offset added.
When changing modes between
SSB and CW, the frequency display
remains constant.
PITCH OFFSET: This frequency display reflects the
added BFO offset.
065 PC KEYING
Function: Enables/disables CW keying from the USB
jack on the rear panel, while operating on the CW mode.
Available Values: OFF/DTR/RTS
Default Setting: OFF
066 QSK
Function: Selects the time delay between when the
PTT is keyed and the carrier is transmitted during QSK
operation when using the internal keyer.
Available Values: 15/20/25/30 msec
Default Setting: 15 msec
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MODE-DATA Group
067 DATA MODE
Function: Selects the operation mode of the DATA
mode.
Available Values: PSK/OTHER
Default Setting: PSK
068 PSK TONE
Function: Selects the PSK tone frequency.
Available Values: 1000/1500/2000 Hz
Default Setting: 1000 Hz
069 OTHER DISP (SSB)
Function: Sets the packet frequency display offset.
Available Values: -3000 ~ 0 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step)
Default: 0 Hz
070 OTHER SHIFT (SSB)
Function: Sets the carrier point during the SSB packet
operation.
Available Values: -3000 ~ 0 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step)
Default: 1000 Hz (typical center frequency for PSK31,
etc.)
071 DATA LCUT FREQ
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side
of the RX audio filter in the DATA mode.
Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: 300
072 DATA LCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the lower side of the
RX audio filter in the DATA mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 18dB/oct
073 DATA HCUT FREQ
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the upper side
of the RX audio filter in the DATA mode.
Available Values: OFF/700 ~ 4000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: 300
074 DATA HCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the upper side of the
RX audio filter in the DATA mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 18dB/oct
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075 DATA IN SELECT
Function: Selects the input data to be used in the DATA
mode.
Available Values: DATA/USB
Default Setting: DATA
Selects the input data to be used in the DATA mode.
DATA: Inputs the transmission data from the DATA IN
(pin 1) terminal of the PACKET Jack on the rear panel
while using the DATA mode.
USB: Inputs the transmission data from the USB Jack
on the rear panel while using the DATA mode.
076 DATA MIC GAIN
Function: Sets the data input level from the TNC to the
AFSK modulator.
Available Values: MCVR/0 ~ 100
Default Setting: MCVR
When this menu is set to “MCVR”, you may adjust the
microphone gain using the front panel [MIC/SPEED]
knob.
077 DATA OUT LEVEL
Function: Sets the AFSK data output level at the output
port (pin 5) of the RTTY/PKT jack.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default Setting: 50
078 DATA VOX GAIN
Function: Adjusts the “VOX” Gain in the DATA mode.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default Setting: 50
079 DATA VOX DELAY
Function: Adjusts the “VOX” Delay (receiver recovery)
time in the DATA mode.
Available Values: 30 ~ 3000 msec (10 msec/step)
Default Setting: 300 msec
MODE-FM Group
080 FM LCUT FREQ
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side
of the RX audio filter in the FM mode.
Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: 250
081 FM LCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the lower side of the
RX audio filter in the FM mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 18dB/oct
082 FM HCUT FREQ
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the upper side
of the RX audio filter in the FM mode.
Available Values: OFF/700 ~ 4000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: OFF
083 DATA HCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the upper side of the
RX audio filter in the FM mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 6dB/oct
084 FM MIC GAIN
Function: Sets the microphone gain for the FM mode.
Available Values: MCVR/0 ~ 100
Default Setting: MCVR
When this menu is set to “MCVR”, you may adjust the
microphone gain using the front panel [MIC/SPEED]
knob.
085 FM MIC SEL
Function: Selects the microphone to be used on the FM
mode.
Available Values: FRONT / DATA / USB
Default Setting: FRONT
FRONT: Selects the microphone connected to the front
panel MIC jack while using the FM mode.
DATA: Selects the microphone connected to pin 1 of
the PACKET Jack while using the FM mode.
USB:
Selects the microphone connected to the USB
Jack while using the FM mode.
086 RPT SHIFT (28MHz)
Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater shift on the
28 MHz band.
Available Values: 0 ~ 1000 kHz (50 kHz/step)
Default Setting: 100 kHz
087 RPT SHIFT (50MHz)
Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater shift on the
50 MHz band.
Available Values: 0 ~ 4000 kHz (10 kHz/step)
Default Setting: 1000 kHz
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088 TONE FREQ
097 RTTY SHIFT
Function: Select the desired CTCSS Tone. A total of 50
standard CTCSS tones are provided (see the CTCSS
Tone Chart on Page 91).
Available Values: 67.0 ~ 254.1 Hz
Default Setting: 67.0 Hz
Function: Selects the frequency shift for RTTY (AFSK)
operation.
Available Values:170/200/425/850 Hz
Default Setting: 170 Hz
MODE-RTTY Group
089 RTTY LCUT FREQ
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side
of the RX audio filter in the RTTY mode.
Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: 300
090 RTTY LCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the lower side of the
RX audio filter in the RTTY mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 18dB/oct
091 RTTY HCUT FREQ
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the upper side
of the RX audio filter in the RTTY mode.
Available Values: OFF/700 ~ 4000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: 3000
092 RTTY HCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the upper side of the
RX audio filter in the RTTY mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 18dB/oct
093 RTTY SHIFT PORT
Function: Selects the Shift Port to be used.
Available Values: REAR / USB
Default Setting: REAR
094 POLARITY-R
Function: Selects normal or reverse Mark/Space polarity
for RTTY receive operation.
Available Values: NOR/REV
Default Setting: NOR
095 POLARITY-T
Function: Selects normal or reverse Mark/Space polarity
for RTTY transmit operation.
Available Values: NOR/REV
Default Setting: NOR
096 RTTY OUT LEVEL
Function: Sets the RTTY (AFSK) data output level at
the output port (pin 5) of the RTTY/PKT jack.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default Setting: 50
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098 RTTY MARK FREQ
Function: Selects the Mark tone for RTTY operation.
Available Values: 1275/2125 Hz
Default Setting: 2125 Hz
MODE-SSB Group
099 SSB LCUT FREQ
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the lower side
of the RX audio filter in the SSB mode.
Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 1000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: 200
100 SSB LCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the lower side of the
RX audio filter in the SSB mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 6dB/oct
101 SSB HCUT FREQ
Function: Selects the cutoff frequency of the upper side
of the RX audio filter in the SSB mode.
Available Values: OFF/700 ~ 4000 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Default Setting: 2800
102 SSB HCUT SLOPE
Function: Selects the filter slope of the upper side of the
RX audio filter in the RTTY mode.
Available Values: 6dB/oct / 18dB/oct
Default Setting: 6dB/oct
103 SSB MIC SEL
Function: Selects the microphone to be used on the SSB
mode.
Available Values: FRONT / DATA / USB
Default Setting: FRONT
FRONT: Selects the microphone connected to the front
panel MIC jack while using the SSB mode.
DATA: Selects the microphone connected to pin 1 of
the PACKET Jack while using the SSB mode.
USB:
Selects the microphone connected to the USB
Jack while using the SSB mode.
104 SSB TX BPF
Function: Selects the audio passband of the DSP
modulator on the SSB mode.
Available Values: 100-3000/100-2900/200-2800/3002700/400-2600/3000WB
Default Setting: 300 ~ 2700 (Hz)
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105 LSB RX CARRIER
114 6M CW SHAPE
Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the LSB
mode.
Available Values: -200 Hz ~ 0 ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
Default Setting: 0
Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the
DSP filter for the CW mode on the 50 MHz band.
Available Values: SOFT / SHARP
Default Setting: SOFT
SOFT: Primary importance is attached to the phase of
the filter factor.
SHARP: Primary importance is attached to the
amplitude of the filter factor.
106 USB RX CARRIER
Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the USB
mode.
Available Values: -200 Hz ~ 0 ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
Default Setting: 0
RX DSP Group
107 APF WIDTH
Function: Selects the Bandwidth of the Audio Peak
Filter.
Available Values: NARROW/MEDIUM/WIDE
Default Setting: MEDIUM
108 CONTOUR LEVEL
Function: Adjusts the gain of the Contour filter.
Available Values: -40 ~ 0 ~ 20 dB
Default Setting: -15
109 CONTOUR SHIFT
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the Contour filter.
Available Values: 1 ~ 11
Default Setting: 10
110 DNR LEVEL
Function: Set the Digital Noise Reduction response.
Available Values: 1 ~ 15
Default Setting: 3
111 IF NOTCH WIDTH
Function: Selects the bandwidth of the DSP NOTCH
filter.
Available Values: NARROW / WIDE
Default Setting: WIDE
112 HF CW SHAPE
Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the
DSP filter for the CW mode on the HF band.
Available Values: SOFT / SHARP
Default Setting: SOFT
SOFT: Primary importance is attached to the phase of
the filter factor.
SHARP: Primary importance is attached to the
amplitude of the filter factor.
113 HF CW SLOPE
Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for
the CW mode on the HF band.
Available Values: STEEP / MEDIUM / GENTLE
Default Setting: MEDIUM
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115 6M CW SLOPE
Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for
the CW mode on the 50 MHz band.
Available Values: STEEP / MEDIUM / GENTLE
Default Setting: MEDIUM
116 HF PSK SHAPE
Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the
DSP filter for the PSK mode on the HF band.
Available Values: SOFT / SHARP
Default Setting: SHARP
SOFT: Primary importance is attached to the phase of
the filter factor.
SHARP: Primary importance is attached to the
amplitude of the filter factor.
117 HF PSK SLOPE
Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for
the PSK mode on the HF band.
Available Values: STEEP / MEDIUM / GENTLE
Default Setting: MEDIUM
118 HF FSK SHAPE
Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the
DSP filter for the FSK mode on the HF band.
Available Values: SOFT / SHARP
Default Setting: SHARP
SOFT: Primary importance is attached to the phase of
the filter factor.
SHARP: Primary importance is attached to the
amplitude of the filter factor.
119 HF FSK SLOPE
Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for
the PSK mode on the HF band.
Available Values: STEEP / MEDIUM / GENTLE
Default Setting: MEDIUM
120 HF SSB SHAPE
Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the
DSP filter for the SSB mode on the HF band.
Available Values: SOFT / SHARP
Default Setting: SHARP
SOFT: Primary importance is attached to the phase of
the filter factor.
SHARP: Primary importance is attached to the
amplitude of the filter factor.
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121 HF SSB SLOPE
Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for
the SSB mode on the HF band.
Available Values: STEEP / MEDIUM / GENTLE
Default Setting: MEDIUM
SCOPE Group
124 SCOPE MODE
Function: Selects the passband characteristics of the
DSP filter for the SSB mode on the 50 MHz band.
Available Values: SOFT / SHARP
Default Setting: SOFT
SOFT: Primary importance is attached to the phase of
the filter factor.
SHARP: Primary importance is attached to the
amplitude of the filter factor.
Function: Selects the operation mode of the Band Scope
Monitor (CENTER mode or FIX mode).
Available Values: CENTER / CENTER-WF / FIX /
FIX-WF
Default Setting: CENTER
CENTER:
Spectrum Scope (CENTER mode)
display.
CENTER-WF: Spectrum Scope (CENTER mode)
display and the Water Fall display.
FIX:
Spectrum Scope (FIX mode) display.
FIX-WF:
Spectrum Scope (FIX mode) display
and the Water Fall display.
123 6M SSB SLOPE
125 SCOPE SPEED
122 6M SSB SHAPE
Function: Selects the shape factor of the DSP filter for
the SSB mode on the 50 MHz band.
Available Values: STEEP / MEDIUM / GENTLE
Default Setting: MEDIUM
Function: Selects the Sweep Speed of the Band Scope
Monitor.
Available Values: FAST / SLOW
Default Setting: FAST
126 SCOPE AUTO TIME
Not available at this time.
127 START DIAL SPEED
Not available at this time.
128 CENTER SPAN FREQ
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the
CENTER mode Spectrum Scope.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 100 kHz
129 FIX 1.8MHz
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 160 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 1800 ~ 1999 kHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 1800 kHz
130 FIX 1.8MHz SPAN
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 160 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 200 kHz
131 FIX 3.5MHz
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 80 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 3500 ~ 3999 kHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 3500 kHz
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132 FIX 3.5MHz SPAN
140 FIX 14MHz SPAN
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 80 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 500 kHz
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 20 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 500 kHz
133 FIX 5.0MHz
141 FIX 18MHz
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 60 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 5250 ~ 5499 kHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 5250 kHz
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 17 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 18000 ~ 18199 kHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 18068 kHz
134 FIX 5.0MHz SPAN
142 FIX 18MHz SPAN
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 60 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 200 kHz
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 17 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 100 kHz
135 FIX 7.0MHz
143 FIX 21MHz
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 40 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 7000 ~ 7299 kHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 7000 kHz
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 15 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 21000 ~ 21449 kHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 21000 kHz
136 FIX 7.0MHz SPAN
144 FIX 21MHz SPAN
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 40 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 500 kHz
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 15 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 500 kHz
137 FIX 10MHz
145 FIX 24MHz
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 30 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 10100 ~ 10149 kHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 10100 kHz
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 12 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 24800 - 24989 kHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 24890 kHz
138 FIX 10MHz SPAN
146 FIX 24MHz SPAN
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 30 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 50 kHz
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 12 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 100 kHz
139 FIX 14MHz
147 FIX 28MHz
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 20 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 14000 ~ 14349 kHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 14000 kHz
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 10 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 28000 ~ 29699 kHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 28000 kHz
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148 FIX 28MHz SPAN
155 SSB DIAL STEP
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 10 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 1000 kHz
Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob and the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob tuning speed in the SSB mode.
Available Values: 1/5/10 Hz
Default Setting: 10 Hz
149 FIX 50MHz
Function: Selects the tuning steps for the microphone’s
[UP]/[DWN] keys in the AM mode.
Available Values: 2.5/5/9/10/12.5 kHz
Default Setting: 5 kHz
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 6 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 50000 ~ 53999 kHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 50000 kHz
150 FIX 50MHz SPAN
Function: Selects the desired frequency span of the FIX
mode Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 6 m
amateur band.
Available Values: 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 kHz
Default Setting: 1000 kHz
TUNING Group
151 CW DIAL STEP
Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob and the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob tuning speed in the CW mode.
Available Values: 1/5/10 Hz
Default Setting: 10 Hz
156 AM CH STEP
157 FM CH STEP
Function: Selects the tuning steps for the microphone’s
[UP]/[DWN] keys in the FM mode.
Available Values: 5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25 kHz
Default Setting: 5 kHz
158 1MHz/100kHz SELECT
Function: Selects the tuning steps for the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob when the [MHz/uT] button is pressed.
Available Values: 1MHz/100kHz
Default Setting: 1MHz
TX AUDIO Group
159 PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ
Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob and the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob tuning speed in the DATA mode.
Available Values: 1/5/10 Hz
Default Setting: 10 Hz
Function: Selects the center frequency of the lower
range for the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: 100 ~ 700 Hz (100 Hz/step)/OFF
Default Setting: 200
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at this
selected audio frequency via menu items “160 PRMTRC
EQ1 LEVEL” and “161 PRMTRC EQ1 BWTH”.
153 AM/FM DIAL STEP
160 PRMTRC EQ1 LEVEL
152 DATA DIAL STEP
Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob and the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob tuning speed in the AM and FM
mode.
Available Values: 10/100 Hz
Default Setting: 100 Hz
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the low range of
the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: -20 ~ 0 ~ +10
Default Setting: 0
154 RTTY DIAL STEP
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the low range of the
parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: 1 ~ 10
Default Setting: 1
Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob and the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob tuning speed in the RTTY mode.
Available Values: 1/5/10 Hz
Default Setting: 5 Hz
161 PRMTRC EQ1 BWTH
162 PRMTRC EQ2 FREQ
Function: Selects the center frequency of the middle
range for the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: 700 ~ 1500 Hz (100 Hz/step)/OFF
Default Setting: 800
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at this
selected audio frequency via menu items “163 PRMTRC
EQ2 LEVEL” and “164 PRMTRC EQ2 BWTH”
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163 PRMTRC EQ2 LEVEL
171 P-PRMTRC EQ2 FREQ
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the middle range
of the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: -20 ~ 0 ~ +10
Default Setting: 0
Function: Selects the center frequency of the middle
range for the parametric microphone equalizer when the
speech processor is activated.
Available Values: 100 ~ 1500 Hz (100 Hz/step)/OFF
Default Setting: 800
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at
this selected audio frequency via menu items “172
P-PRMTRC EQ2 LEVEL” and “173 P-PRMTRC EQ2
BWTH”.
164 PRMTRC EQ2 BWTH
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the middle range
of the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: 1 ~ 10
Default Setting: 1
165 PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ
Function: Selects the center frequency of the high range
for the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: 1500 ~ 3200 Hz (100 Hz/step)/OFF
Default Setting: 2100
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor in this
selected audio frequency via menu items “166 PRMTRC
EQ3 LEVEL” and “167 PRMTRC EQ3 BWTH”.
166 PRMTRC EQ3 LEVEL
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the high range of
the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: -20 ~ 0 ~ +10
Default Setting: +5
167 PRMTRC EQ3 BWTH
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the high range of the
parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: 1 ~ 10
Default Setting: 10
168 P-PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ
Function: Selects the center frequency of the lower
range for the parametric microphone equalizer when the
speech processor is activated.
Available Values: 100 ~ 700 Hz (100 Hz/step)/OFF
Default Setting: 200
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at
this selected audio frequency via menu items “169
P-PRMTRC EQ1 LEVEL” and “170 P-PRMTRC EQ1
BWTH”.
169 P-PRMTRC EQ1 LEVEL
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the low range of
the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: -20 ~ 0 ~ +10
Default Setting: -3
172 P-PRMTRC EQ2 LEVEL
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the middle range
of the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: -20 ~ 0 ~ +10
Default Setting: 0
173 P-PRMTRC EQ2 BWTH
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the middle range of
the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: 1 ~ 10
Default Setting: 1
174 P-PRMTRC EQ3 FREQ
Function: Selects the center frequency of the lower
range for the parametric microphone equalizer when the
speech processor is activated.
Available Values: 1500 ~ 3200 Hz (100 Hz/step)/OFF
Default Setting: 2100
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at
this selected audio frequency via menu items “175
P-PRMTRC EQ3 LEVEL” and “176 P-PRMTRC EQ3
BWTH”.
175 P-PRMTRC EQ3 LEVEL
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the low range of
the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: -20 ~ 0 ~ +10
Default Setting: +5
176 P-PRMTRC EQ3 BWTH
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the low range of the
parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: 1 ~ 10
Default Setting: 1
170 P-PRMTRC EQ1 BWTH
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the low range of the
parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: 1 ~ 10
Default Setting: 2
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Menu Mode
TX GNRL Group
177 TX PWR/PROC CONTROL
Function: Selects the operation of the PROC/CAR knob
in SSB mode.
Available Values: TX PWR/PROC
Default Setting: TX PWR
Sets the operation of the [PROC/CAR] knob in SSB
mode as the [TX PWR] knob, or as the [PROC] knob.
TX PWR: Sets the TX output power level in the SSB
mode.
PROC:
Adjusts the compression (input) level of the
transmitter RF speech processor in the SSB
mode.
178 EXT AMP TUNING PWR
Function: Selects the maximum output driving power
limit for input to the VL-1000 linear amplifier during
the tuning operation (while using the CT-178 linear
amplifier connection cable).
Available Values: 10/20/50/100
Default Setting: 100
179 TUNER SELECT
Function: Enable/disable the optional FC-40 Antenna
Tuner.
Available Values: INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Default Setting: INTERNAL
INTERNAL: The [TUNE] button will activate the
internal Antenna Tuner.
EXTERNAL: The [TUNE] button will activate the
optional FC-40 Antenna Tuner.
180 VOX SELECT
Function: Selects the audio input source for triggering
TX during VOX operation.
Available Values: MIC/DATA
Default Setting: MIC
MIC: T h e V O X f u n c t i o n w i l l b e a c t i v a t e d b y
microphone audio input.
DATA: The VOX function will be activated by data
audio input port (pin 1) of the RTTY/PKT Jack.
181 VOX GAIN
Function: Adjusts the “VOX” Gain on the SSB/AM/FM
modes.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default Setting: 50
183 ANTI VOX GAIN
Function: Adjusts the Anti-VOX Trip Gain, which is the
level of negative AF feedback of receiver audio to the
microphone, to prevent receiver audio from activating
the transmitter (via the microphone) during VOX
operation.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default Setting: 50
184 EMERGENCY FREQ TX
Function: Enables Tx/Rx operation on the Alaska
Emergency Channel, 5167.5 kHz.
Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE
Default Setting: DISABLE
When this Menu Item is set to “ENABLE”, the spot
frequency of 5167.5 kHz will be enabled. The Alaska
Emergency Channel will be found between the Memory
channels “P-1” and “01 (or 1-01)”.
Important: The use of this frequency is restricted to
stations operating in or near Alaska, and
only for emergency purposes (never for
routine operations). See §97.401(c) of the
FCC regulations for details.
AF SCOPE
185 FFT DISPLAY MODE
Function: Selects the operation mode of the Audio
Scope Monitor.
Available Values: SPECTRUM / WATER FALL /
SPECTRUM-WF
Default Setting: SPECTRUM
SPECTRUM:
The Audio Scope Monitor shows the
audio signal on the Spectrum display.
WATER FALL: The Audio Scope Monitor shows
the audio signal on the Water Fall
display.
SPECTRUM-WF: The Audio Scope Monitor shows the
audio signal on the Spectrum and
Water Fall display.
186 FFT ATT
Function: Selects the attenuation level of the Audio
Scope Monitor.
Available Values: 0/10/20 dB
Default Setting: 10 dB
182 VOX DELAY
Function: Adjusts the “VOX” Delay (receiver recovery)
time on the SSB/AM/FM modes.
Available Values: 30 ~ 3000 msec (10 msec/step)
Default Setting: 500 msec
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DECODE CW
187 CW DECODE BW
Function: Selects the bandwidth of the AFC feature.
Available Values: 25/50/100/250 Hz
Default Setting: 100 Hz
188 RX USOS
Function: Enables/Disables the RX USOS feature.
Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE
Default Setting: ENABLE
189 TX USOS
Function: Enables/Disables the TX USOS feature.
Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE
Default Setting: ENABLE
190 RX NEW LINE CODE
Function: Selects the command code used for the
Carriage Return during RTTY receive.
Available Values: CR,LF,CR+LF / CR+LF
Default Setting: CR,LF,CR+LF
191 TX AUTO CR+LF
Function: Enables/Disables the sending of the Carriage
Return (CR+LF) Code while transmitting in RTTY.
Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE
Default Setting: ENABLE
192 TX DIDDLE
Function: Selects the transmission code when there is
not a character to be transmitted.
Available Values: OFF/BLANK/LTRS
Default Setting: BLANK
193 BAUDOT CODE
Function: Selects the Baudot Code used for the RTTY
mode.
Available Values: CCITT/US
Default Setting: US
194 PSK MODE
Function: Selects the operation mode of the PSK mode.
Available Values: BPSK/QPSK
Default Setting: BPSK
195 DECODE AFC RANGE
Function: Selects the operation range (or bandwidth) of
the AFC feature.
Available Values: 8/15/30
Default Setting: 15
196 QPSK POLARITY REV
Function: Selects normal or reverse phase shift for the
QPKS mode.
Available Values: RX-N, TX-N / RX-R, TX-N /
RX-N, TX-R / RX-R, TX-R
Default Setting: RX-N, TX-N
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Installation of Optional Accessories
CW Narrow Filter (XF-127CN)
1. Turn the FTDX3000’s [POWER] switch “OFF”, and
turn off the external DC power supply.
2. Disconnect all the cables from the FTDX3000.
3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the 18 screws
attaching the bottom case, then remove the bottom
case.
4. Refer to Figure 2 for the mounting location for the
XF-127CN.
5. Push the XF-127CN onto the holes corresponding to
its assigned mounting location on the transceiver.
6. Replace the bottom case and its 18 screws.
7. Filter installation is now complete.
8. Connect the all cables to the FTDX3000.
Figure 1
XF-127CN
Figure 2
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Voice Memory Unit (DVS-6)
1. Turn the FTDX3000’s [POWER] switch “OFF”, and
turn off the external DC power supply.
2. Disconnect all the cables from the FTDX3000.
3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the 18 screws
attaching the bottom case, then remove the bottom
case.
4. Refer to Figure 2 for the mounting location for the
DVS-6.
5. Push the DVS-6 onto the pins corresponding to
its assigned mounting location on the transceiver.
Gently press the board down until it is firmly seated
in its connectors.
6. Replace the bottom case and its 18 screws.
7. Connect the antenna and DC power supply to the
FTDX3000.
Figure 1
Connector (5-pin)
Connector (6-pin)
Connector (6-pin)
Connector (5-pin)
Figure 2
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Installation of Optional Accessories
FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner (for Wire Antenna)
The FC-40 makes use of the control circuitry built into the transceiver, which allows the operator to control and monitor
automatic operation of the FC-40, which mounts near the antenna feedpoint. The FC-40 uses specially selected,
thermally stable components, and is housed in a waterproof case to withstand severe environmental conditions with high
reliability.
A carefully-chosen combination of solid-state switching components and high-speed relays allows the FC-40 to match
a wide variety of antennas to within a 2:1 SWR on any amateur band frequency (160 through 6 meters), typically in less
than eight seconds. Transmitter power required for matching may be as little as 4 - 60 Watts, and matching settings are
automatically stored in memory for instant recall when the same frequency range is selected later.
Please see the FC-40 Operating Manual for detailed information.
Interconnections to FTDX3000
After mounting the FC-40, connect the cables from the
FC-40 to the ANT and TUNER jacks on the rear panel
of the FTDX3000 Transceiver.
Antenna Terminal
Antenna Cable (5 m)
GND
Install the supplied ferrite
core as close to the
connector as possible.
Note
Control Cable (5 m)
Wrap the ends of the waterproof
cap with the supplied sealing
tape to protect against moisture
ingress.
When the FC-40 is connected to the FTDX3000,
TX GND (pin 2) of the TUNER jack and the
LINEAR jack (pin 2) are common circuits.
Therefore, the maximum voltage at TX GND (pin
2) of the LINEAR jack must not exceed +5V.
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FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner (for Wire Antenna)
Setup the FTDX3000
The optional FC-40 Automatic Antenna Tuner provides automatic tuning of a coaxial line to present nominal 50-ohm
impedance to the FTDX3000’s ANT jack.
Before operation can begin, you must instruct the FTDX3000 microprocessor that the FC-40 is being used. This is done
using the Menu Mode:
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (or press the p/
q button) to select the Menu Item “179 TUNER SELECT”.
3. Press the [SELECT] button, then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (or press the p/q button) to select
“EXTERNAL”.
4. Press the [SELECT] button.
5. Press the [MENU] button to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
Operation
1. Press the [ TUNE ] button briefly to activate the
Automatic Antenna Tuner.
2. The “TUNER” icon will appear in the TFT display.
3. Press and hold the [TUNE] button for one second
to begin automatic tuning. The transmitter will be
engaged, and the “TUNER” icon will blink while
tuning is in progress.
4. Tuning will stop automatically when a low SWR
is achieved. You may Press and hold the [TUNE]
button for one second while tuning is in progress, to
cancel the automatic tuning.
5. To disable the Automatic Antenna Tuner, press the
[TUNE] button briefly again.
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[TUNE] Button
[MENU] Button [SELECT] Button
[p/q] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Note:
r Please connect a good earth ground to the GND
terminal of FC-40.
r The carrier signal transmits continuously while
tuning is in progress. Please monitor the operating
frequency before beginning the tuning process. Be
sure you are not interfering with others who may
already be using the frequency.
r It is normal to hear the sound of the relays while
tuning is in progress.
r If the impedance cannot be matched by the FC-40
better than 2:1, and the “TUNER” icon blinks, the
microprocessor will not retain the tuning data for that
frequency, as the FC-40 presumes that you will want
to adjust or repair your antenna system to correct the
high SWR condition.
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Installation of Optional Accessories
RF µTuning Kit
The RF µTuning Kits provide ultra-sharp RF selectivity for the front end of the transceiver. Very high Q is made
possible by the narrow-band design. Three RF µTuning Kits are available. The MTU-160 covers the 1.8 MHz band. The
MTU-80/40 covers the 3.5 and 7 MHz bands. The MTU-30/20 covers 10.1 and 14 MHz bands.
The narrow bandwidth is especially useful on the low bands, when many strong signals are being received via NVIS
propagation (Near Vertical-Incidence Signals) within a narrow bandwidth. The added protection for the receiver RF
stages is especially helpful in preventing IMD and blocking.
Installation
Interconnections to FTDX3000
Assemble the RF µTuning Unit according to the “RF
µTuning Kit Installation Manual” supplied with the RF
µTuning Kit.
DC IN
DC IN
RF IN
µ-TUNE
µ-TUNE
FROM
µ-TUNE TO
GND
ANT
RF Cable*
CNTL Cable*
RF Cable*
RF Cable*
CNTL Cable*
CNTL Cable*
RF OUT
Multi Connection
RF IN
RF Cable (Supplied with RF µTUNING KIT)
RF OUT
CNTL Cable
(Supplied with RF µTUNING KIT)
RF IN
RF Cable
(Supplied with RF µTUNING KIT)
r The RF connecting cables are color
coded (black and gray) to assist in
properly connecting the RF IN and
RF OUT jacks. (See illustration)
r An improper connection will
not damage the RF µTuning Kit.
However, improper operation may
occur.
r Connect the color-coded control
cable(s) between the CNTL
OUT and CNTL IN jacks
(see illustration). Confirm all
connections before turning on the
transceiver.
r If the FTDX3000 does not operate
and the frequency display blinks
sometimes, confirm and correct
the “CNTL IN” and “CNTL OUT”
connections on the RF µTuning
Unit.
r The order of connecting multiple
RF µTuning Units is not important.
RF OUT
RF IN
µ-TUNE
RF OUT
Advice
µ-TUNE
FROM
µ-TUNE TO
GND
ANT
Connect each cable (supplied with the RF µTuning
Kit) between the RF µTuning Unit and the FTDX3000
Transceiver.
RF Cable*
*: Supplied with RF µTUNING KIT
Multi Connection
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Specifications
General
Rx Frequency Range:
Tx Frequency Ranges: Frequency Stability:
Operating Temperature Range:
Emission Modes:
Frequency Steps:
Antenna Impedance: Power Consumption (Approx.):
Supply Voltage: Dimensions (WxHxD):
Weight (Approx.): Transmitter
Power Output:
Modulation Types:
Maximum FM Deviation:
Harmonic Radiation: SSB Carrier Suppression:
Undesired Sideband Suppression:
3rd-order IMD:
Bandwidth:
Audio Response (SSB):
Microphone Impedance:
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30 kHz - 56 MHz (operating)
1.8 MHz - 54 MHz (specified performance, Amateur bands only)
1.8 MHz - 54 MHz (Amateur bands only)
±0.5 ppm (after 1 minute @+14 °F to +122 °F [–10 °Cto +50 °C])
+14 °F to +122 °F (–10 °C to +50 °C)
A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB, USB), F3E (FM),
F1B (RTTY), F1D (PACKET), F2D (PACKET)
1/10 Hz (SSB, CW, & AM), 100 Hz (FM)
50 Ohms, unbalanced
16.7 - 150 Ohms, unbalanced (1.8 MHz - 29.7 MHz)
25 - 100 Ohms, unbalanced (50 MHz - 54 MHz)
(Tuner ON, 1.8 MHz - 50 MHz Amateur bands, TX only)
Rx (no signal) 1.8 A
Rx (signal present)
2.1 A
Tx (100 W)
23 A
DC 13.8 V ± 10% (Negative Ground)
14.4” x 4.5” x 12.3” (365 x 115 x 312 mm)
22.0 lbs (10 kg)
5 - 100 watts (2 - 25 watts AM carrier)
J3E (SSB): Balanced,
A3E (AM): Low-Level (Early Stage),
F3E (FM): Variable Reactance
±5.0 kHz/±2.5 kHz
Better than –60 dB (1.8 MHz - 29.7 MHz Amateur bands: Harmonics)
Better than –50 dB (1.8 MHz - 29.7 MHz Amateur bands: Others)
Better than –65 dB (50 MHz Amateur band)
At least 60 dB below peak output
At least 60 dB below peak output
–31 dB @14 MHz 100 watts PEP
3 kHz (LSB/USB), 500 Hz (CW), 6 kHz (AM), 16 kHz (FM)
Not more than –6 dB from 300 to 2700 Hz
600 Ohms (200 to 10 kOhms)
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Specifications
Receiver
Circuit Type:
Double-conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies:
9.000 MHz/30 kHz (24 kHz for AM/FM)
Sensitivity:
SSB (BW: 2.4 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N)
4 µV (0.5 - 1.8 MHz) (IPO “ON”)
0.16 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
0.125 µV (50 - 54 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
AM (BW: 6 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N, 30 % modulation @400 Hz)
28 µV (0.5 - 1.8 MHz) (IPO “ON”)
2 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
1 µV (50 - 54 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
FM (BW: 15 kHz, 12 dB SINAD)
0.5 µV (28 - 30 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
0.35 µV (50 - 54 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
There is no specification for frequency ranges not listed.
Selectivity (WIDTH: Center): Mode
–6 dB
–60 dB
CW/RTTY/PKT
0.5 kHz or better
750 Hz or less
SSB
2.4 kHz or better
3.6 kHz or less
AM
6 kHz or better
15 kHz or less
FM
15 kHz or better
25 kHz or less
Image Rejection:
70 dB or better (1.8 MHz - 30 MHz Amateur bands)
60 dB or better (50 MHz - 54 MHz Amateur band)
Maximum Audio Output:
2.5 W into 4 Ohms with 10% THD
Audio Output Impedance:
4 to 8 Ohms (4 Ohms: nominal)
Conducted Radiation:
Less than 4 nW
Specifications are subject to change, in the interest of technical improvement, without notice or obligation, and are
guaranteed only within the amateur bands.
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Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by YAESU MUSEN could void the user’s
authorization to operate this device.
2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. The scanning receiver in this equipment is incapable of tuning, or readily being altered, by the User to operate
within the frequency bands allocated to the Domestic public Cellular Telecommunications Service in Part 22.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
DECLARATION BY MANUFACTURER
The scanner receiver is not a digital scanner and is incapable of being converted or modified a digital scanner
receiver by any user.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE
SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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EU Declaration of Conformity
We, Yaesu Musen Co. Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, hereby declare that this radio equipment FTDX3000 is in full compliance with
EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity for this product is available to
view at http://www.yaesu.com/jp/red
ATTENTION – Conditions of usage
This transceiver works on frequencies that are regulated and not permitted
to be used without authorisation in the EU countries shown in this table.
Users of this equipment should check with their local spectrum management
authority for licensing conditions applicable for this equipment.
AT
DK
GR
LU
RO
LI
BE
ES
HR
LV
SK
NO
BG
EE
HU
MT
SI
–
CY
FI
IE
NL
SE
–
Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Equipment
Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.
Electronic and Electrical Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items
and their waste by-products.
Please contact a local equipment supplier representative or service center for information about the
waste collection system in your country.
CZ
FR
IT
PL
CH
–
DE
UK
LT
PT
IS
–
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YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
All rights reserved.
No portion of this manual may be
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YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
Tennozu Parkside Building
2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan
YAESU USA
6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
1902M-DS-1
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