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- Page 1 FM TRANSCEIVER FT-2980R Operating Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index Introduction ............ 1 Memory Tuning ........... 34 About this manual ......... 1 Masking Memories ........34 Safety Precautions ........2 Memory Bank Operation ......35 Accessories & Options ......... 4 Home Channel Memory ......37 Supplied Accessories ........4 Memory-Only Mode ........ - Page 3 FT-2980R Quick Reference Guide [ VOL K [ SQL K Á Â Adjusts the audio Adjust to the point where the volume level. background noise is muted. DIAL K Ã reQuency Selects the operating Frequency. [ LOcK S À Ä...
- Page 4 FT-2980R Quick Reference Guide Key Overview Press Key Briefly Press and Hold Key Locks out the switches and knobs Activates the Internet Connection (except the VOL, SQL knobs and Feature. PTT switch). Allows tuning the VFO frequency in 1-MHz steps, or tuning chan- Enters the Set (“Menu”) mode.
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Page 5: Introduction
S-Meter, thus reducing guesswork in setting the squelch threshold. Congratulations on your purchase of the FT-2980R! Whether this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equipment is already the backbone of your station, the Yaesu organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which should provide you with many years of satisfying operation. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Also do not plug arately and replacing the fuse. and unplug the power plug with wet hands. This may result in fire, electric shock and This may result in injury, liquid leak, electric equipment failure. shock and equipment failure. FT-2980R Operating Manual... - Page 7 DC power connector cannot be care not to mix up the positive and negative plugged in tightly. polarities. Please contact YAESU Technical Support or This may result in fire, electric shock and the retail store where you purchased the de- equipment failure.
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Page 8: Accessories & Options
DC Power Cord w/Fuse ....................1 Spare Fuse 25A ........................ 2 Standing Foot ........................2 Operating Manual ......................1 Warranty Card ........................1 Optional Accessories High-Power External Speaker MLS-100 FP-1023 (23 A: USA market only) AC Power Supply AC Power Supply FP-1030A FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 9: Front Panel Controls & Switches
If receiving on a memory, pressing this key the first time activates the Memory Tuning mode, and pressing it again enables 1-MHz steps. Press and hold in this key for one second to activate the “Set” (Menu) mode. FT-2980R Operating Manual... - Page 10 The microphone [ UP ] / [ DWN ] buttons duplicate the functions of this knob. Display The main digits on the display may show the operating frequency, memory name, or any of many parameters during Menu setup. FT-2980R Operating Manual...
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Page 11: Microphone Switches
[ UP ] / [ DWN ] Button Press (or hold in) either of these buttons to tune (or scan up or down) the operating frequency or through the memory channels. In many ways, these buttons emulate the function of the (rotary) DIAL knob. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 12: Rear Panel Connectors
The audio impedance is 4 Ohms, and the lev- el varies according to the setting of the front panel’s VOL control. Inserting a plug into this jack disables audio from the transceiver’s internal speaker. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 13: Installation
FT- 2980R. Avoid heating vents and window locations that could expose the transceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates. The FT-2980R should not be used in an environment where the ambient temperature exceeds +140 °F (+60 °C). -
Page 14: Antenna Consideration
Use high-quality 50-Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT-2980R transceiver. Mobile Installation The FT-2980R must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 Volt negative ground electrical system. Mount the transceiver where the display, controls, and microphone are easily accessible, using the supplied MMB-83 mounting bracket. -
Page 15: Mobile Power Connections
Warning! Never apply AC power to the power cable of the FT-2980R, nor DC voltage greater than 15.8 Volts. When replacing the fuse, only use a 25-A fuse. Failure to observe these safety precautions will void the Limited Warranty on this product. -
Page 16: Base Station Installation
Installation Base Station Installation The FT-2980R is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT- 2980R is specifically designed to integrate into your station easily, using the information to follow as a reference. AC Power Supplies Operation of the FT-2980R from an AC line requires a power source capable of providing at least 15 Amps continuously at 13.8 Volts DC. -
Page 17: Basic Operation
1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the PWR key for one second. When you turn on the FT-2980R, the current DC supply voltage is indicated on the LCD for 2 seconds. After this interval, the display will switch its normal indication of the operating frequency. -
Page 18: Frequency Navigation
1 ) Tuning Dial Rotating the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL knob causes the FT-2980R to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency. Press the [ MHz ( SET )] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob, to change the frequency steps to 1 MHz per step. -
Page 19: Transmission
Changing the Transmitter Power Level You can select from among a total of four transmit power levels on your FT-2980R. To change the power level, press the [ LOW ( A/N )] key (or the microphone’s [ C ] key to select one of four power settings. -
Page 20: Advanced Operation
When scanning the band or the “regular” memories, with the Severe Weather Alert feature engaged, you will notice that the FT-2980R will break over to the Weather Channel bank every five seconds, performing a quick scan of those channels in search for the 1050 Hz alert tone. -
Page 21: Lock Feature
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the FT-2980R’s keys and knob may be locked out. To lock out some or all of the keys, use the “Set” (Menu) mode, described below: 1. -
Page 22: Channel Step Selection
Display Brightness The FT-2980R display illumination has been specially engineered to provide high visibility with minimal disruption of your “night vision” while you are driving. The brightness of the display is manually adjustable, using the following procedure: 1. -
Page 23: Repeater Operation
Repeater Operation The FT-2980R includes a host of convenience features which makes operation on amateur repeaters both efficient and enjoyable. This transceiver offers three methods of setting up split-frequency operation on repeaters: Manual selection of preset repeater shifts (Standard Repeater Shift);... -
Page 24: Automatic Repeater Shift
Press the [ REV ( DW )] key again to cause operation to revert to normal monitoring of the repeater downlink (output) frequency. While you are listening on the input frequency to the repeater using the [ REV ( DW )] key, the repeater offset icon will blink. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 25: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Operation
FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent false activation of the repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters. This tone system, called “CTCSS” (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System), is included in your FT-2980R, and is very easy to activate. - Page 26 CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but don’t pass it along when transmitting. If the S-Meter deflects, but the FT-2980R is not passing au- dio, repeat steps “1” through “3” above, but rotate the DIAL knob so that “TONE”...
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Page 27: Dcs Operation
CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your FT-2980R, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS;... -
Page 28: Tone Search Scanning
Set Mode Item “54 TS MUT” is set to “OFF”. See page 71 for details. You can also change the Tone Search scanning speed, using Set Mode Item “55 TS SPD”. See page 71 for details. Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory mode. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 29: Epcs (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) Operation
The FT-2980R does not recognize the order of the 1st tone and the 2nd tone. In other words, for ex- ample, the FT-2980R considers both CTCSS pairs “10, 35” and “35, 10” to be iden- tical. CTCSS Tone Number 67.0... -
Page 30: Paging Answer Back
100 MHz digit of the frequency display. Paging Answer Back When you press the PTT switch to respond to a page call, the FT-2980R transmits the Transmitting CTCSS Tone pair. This tone pair will open the Code Squelch of the calling station. -
Page 31: Ctcss/Dcs/Epcs Bell Operation
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell Operation During CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the FT-2980R such that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activating the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell: 1. -
Page 32: Dtmf Operation
6. When you have sent all the digits desired, release the PTT switch. DTMF Autodialer Nine DTMF Autodialer memories are available on the FT-2980R. These DTMF Autodialer memories can store up to 16 digits of a telephone number for repeater autopatch or other use. - Page 33 2. Press the [ MHz ( SET )] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired speed (50/250/450/750/1000 ms). 3. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. FT-2980R Operating Manual...
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Page 34: Memory Operation
Memory Operation The FT-2980R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: 200 “basic” memory channels, numbered “0” through “199”. A “Home” channel, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency. 10 sets of band-edge memories, also known as “Programmable Memory Scan”... -
Page 35: Storing Independent Transmit
4. Press the [ REV ( DW )] key to indicate the memorized frequency/code for the transmitter. You can confirm the Transmit and Receive TONE/DCS by alternately press- : Receive tone/DCS : Transmit tone/DCS ing of the [ REV ( DW )] key. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 36: Memory Recall
[ 1 ] [ 1 ] [ 8 ] . You may also recall Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) channels (“L0/U0” through “L9/ U9”) using the following numbers: Programmable Memory channels #L0 = “200”, U0 = “201”, L9 = “218”, and U9 = “219”. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 37: Labeling Memories
6. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to exit to normal operation. While operating in the Memory Recall mode, press and hold in the [ LOW ( A/N )] key for one second to toggle the display between indication of the frequency and the channel’s Alpha/ Numeric label. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 38: Memory Tuning
Channel, and the Home Channel). 1. With the FT-2980R in the Memory Recall mode, press and hold in the [ D/MR ( MW )] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the memory channel you wish to delete. -
Page 39: Memory Bank Operation
Memory Operation Memory Bank Operation The large number of memories available in the FT-2980R could be difficult to utilize without some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the FT-2980R includes provision for dividing the memories into as many as eight Memory Banks, so you can categorize the memories in a manner convenient to you. - Page 40 8. When you have programmed a name which is under 6 characters, press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to confirm the label and exit to normal operation. FT-2980R Operating Manual...
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Page 41: Home Channel Memory
To place the radio into the Memory Only mode, turn it off. Now press and hold in the [ D/MR ( MW )] key while turning the radio on. The VFO and Home Channel will now be disabled. To return to normal operation, repeat the above power-on procedure. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 42: Scanning
Scanning The FT-2980R’s scanning capability provides the operator with many convenient methods of rapid frequency navigation. Basic Scanner Operation Before activating the scanner, make sure that the Squelch is set to silence the background noise when no signal is present. Scanning is not possible while the Squelch is open (if noise or signals are being heard). -
Page 43: Scan-Resume Options
Scanning Scan-Resume Options Three scan-resume modes are available on the FT-2980R: In the “BUSY” mode, the scanner will remain halted for as long as there is carrier present on the channel; after the carrier drops at the end of the other station’s trans- mission, scanning will resume. -
Page 44: Preferential Memory Scan
Scanning Preferential Memory Scan The FT-2980R also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which you can “flag” within the memory system. These channels are designated by a blinking “SKIP” icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List. -
Page 45: Memory Bank Link Scan
MR ( MW )] key momentarily. Do not attempt to initiate “normal” scanning on any of the PMS memory channels. If you do, an error message will result; the “U/L” memories are dedicated for the establishment of band scanning limits. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 46: Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)
] key momentarily. The “PRI” icon will appear to the upper right corner on the display; indicating it is the Priority channel. 4. Now set the FT-2980R for operation on another memory channel, Home channel, or on a VFO frequency. -
Page 47: Weather Alert Scan
NOAA Alert Tone while operating using VFO scan or Memory channel scan. When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the FT-2980R will check the Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for activity every five seconds while scanning. If you watch the display carefully, you’ll observe the scanner periodically shifting to the Weather... -
Page 48: Smart Search Operation
7. To return to normal operation, press the [ D/MR ( MW )] key. Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time. You don’t need to spend hours looking up repeater frequencies from a reference guidebook; just ask your FT-2980R where the action is! FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 49: Internet Connection Feature
Internet Connection Feature The FT-2980R can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station) which is tied into the Yaesu WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) network. Details may be found at the WiRES-II Web site: http://www.yaesu.com/jp/en/ wiresinfo-en/index.html. This feature may also be used to access other systems, as de- scribed below. - Page 50 3. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save the new setting. 4. Press the [ ] key momentarily to activate the Internet Connection feature. The “Int” notation will appear at the right of the frequency. FT-2980R Operating Manual...
- Page 51 ] key, while you are transmitting, to send out the selected DTMF string (to establish the link to the desired Internet-link mode). 7. To return to the WiRES™ mode, repeat steps 1 - 3 above, selecting “SRG” in step 2. FT-2980R Operating Manual...
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Page 52: Transponder System)
“IN RNG” to confirm that the other station’s polling code was received in response to yours. 5. Press the assigned microphone’s programmable button momentarily to exit ARTS™ operation and resume normal functioning of the transceiver. FT-2980R Operating Manual... - Page 53 ARTS™ Beep mode (see above). 3. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. FT-2980R Operating Manual...
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Page 54: Cw Identifier Setup
You may check your work by monitoring the entered callsign. To do this, re- call Set Mode Item “11 CW ID” and press the [MHz(SET)] key, then press the [D/ MR(MW)] key. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 55: Cw Training Feature
CW Training Feature The FT-2980R provides a CW Training feature, which sends random Morse Code via the sidetone (heard in the speaker), so you can improve your CW proficiency. 1. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “12 CWTRNG”. -
Page 56: Packet Operation
The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOL knob, as with voice operation. The input level to the FT-2980R from the TNC may be adjusted via Set Mode Item “27 MCGAIN;” see page 57 for details. -
Page 57: Miscellaneous Settings
2) If you forget the password number, you may turn on the transceiver by per- forming the “Microprocessor Resetting” procedure (see page 59). However, the FT-2980R will clear the password, as well as all memories, and will restore all other settings to factory defaults. -
Page 58: Time-Out Timer (Tot)
If there is no action by you within the time interval programmed, an Alert bell will provide an audible warning from the speaker within 1 minute of the APO Timer expiration, then the microprocessor will shut down the radio automatically. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 59: Busy Channel Lock-Out (Bclo)
Remember that BCLO is controlled by the Noise Squelch; if you have DCS or TSQ engaged, BCLO will inhibit transmission if a station is on frequency but not transmitting the proper tone; BCLO will thus prevent you from interfering with the other station’s transmission. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 60: Programming The Key Assignments
Programming the Key Assignments Default FT-2980R key functions have been assigned to the Microphone’s [ P1 ] / [ P2 ] / [ P3 ] / [ P4 ] buttons at the factory. These may be changed by the user, if you wish to assign quick access to another function. -
Page 61: Fm Bandwidth & Tx Deviation Level
3. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Remember to readjust the default microphone input level to “LVL 5” when using the supplied MH-48 Microphone. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 62: Dcs Code Inversion
3. When you have made your selection, press and hold the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save the new set- ting and exit to normal operation. 4. Remember to restore the default setting to “DISABLE” when done. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 63: Reset Procedure
The “SET MODE RESET PUSH D/MR KEY” notation will scroll on the display. 3. Press the [ D/MR ( MW )] key momentarily to reset the Set (Menu) mode settings to their factory defaults (press any other key to cancel the Reset procedure). FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 64: Cloning
Cloning The FT-2980R includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another FT-2980R. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radio’s data to another: 1. -
Page 65: Set" ( Menu ) Mode
“Set” ( Menu ) Mode The FT-2980R Set (Menu) mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of transceiver parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Set (Menu) mode: 1. - Page 66 44 RVRT Enables/Disables the “Priority Channel Revert” fea- ON / OFF ture. 45 S SRCH Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. SINGLE / CNTNUE SINGLE 46 SHIFT Sets the magnitude of the Repeater Shift. 0.00-99.95 (MHz) 0.60 (MHz) FT-2980R Operating Manual...
- Page 67 Enables/Disables the Weather Alert feature. ON / OFF 58 WX VOL Selects the audio output level of the Weather Alert. NOR.VOL / MAX.VOL NOR.VOL 59 W/N DV Reduction of the Microphone Gain/Deviation and re- WIDE / NARROW WIDE ceiver bandwidth. FT-2980R Operating Manual...
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Page 68: Menu Selection Details
Default: OFF 8 BNK.LNK Function: Selects the Memory Bank(s) for the Memory Bank Link Scan. See page 41 for details. 9 BNK NM Function: Programming an Alpha/Numeric label for a Memory Bank. See page 35 for details. FT-2980R Operating Manual... - Page 69 DCS CODE 15 DCS RV Function: Enables/Disables “Inverted” DCS code decoding. Available Values: ENABLE / DISABL Default: DISABL 16 DIMMER Function: Setting of the front panel display’s illumination level. Available Values: 0 (OFF) - 10 Default: 5 FT-2980R Operating Manual...
- Page 70 26 LOCK Function: Selects the Control Locking Lockout combination. Available Values: KEY / DIAL / K+D / PTT / K+P / D+P / ALL Default: OFF Note: “K” = “Key;” “D” = “Dial;” and “P” = “PTT”. FT-2980R Operating Manual...
- Page 71 6. When you have entered the desired opening message, press the [ MHz ( SET )] key momentarily to confirm the message, then press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save the settings and exit to normal operation. FT-2980R Operating Manual...
- Page 72 Available Values: ARTS / SQL OFF / WX CH / S SRCH / C SRCH / SCAN / T CALL or one of the all Set mode items (except Set mode item #36 through 39; initial setting is “Set mode item #47 SKIP”). Default: USA Version: WX CH, Asian Version : T CALL FT-2980R Operating Manual...
- Page 73 31 channels are not filled after the first sweep, the radio con- tinues sweeping until they are all filled. 46 SHIFT Function: Sets the magnitude of the Repeater Shift. Available Values: 0.00 - 99.95 MHz Default: 0.60 MHz FT-2980R Operating Manual...
- Page 74 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.1 FT-2980R Operating Manual...
- Page 75 59 W/N DV Function: Reduction of the Microphone Gain/Deviation and receiver bandwidth. Available Values: WIDE (±5 kHz Deviation, 15 kHz Bandwidth) / NARROW (±2.5 kHz Deviation, 6 kHz Bandwidth) Default: WIDE (±5 kHz Deviation, 15 kHz Bandwidth) FT-2980R Operating Manual...
- Page 76 Store all packing materials for the transceiver for future use, such as when transporting the transceiver when moving or requesting after service. This transceiver is precise and sensitive. To prevent it from being damaged during transportation, the transceiver must be packed with its original packing materials. FT-2980R Operating Manual...
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Page 77: Specifications
Maximum AF Output: 3 W into 4 Ohms @10 % THD Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation. Specifications guaranteed only within Amateur band. Frequency ranges will vary according to transceiver version; check with your dealer. FT-2980R Operating Manual... -
Page 78: After-Market Services
Contact Yaesu Service Center for non-warranty repairs Repairs will be made at the user’s expense if normal functions can be maintained after the repair. Please check with the retail store or Yaesu service center for more information. Hole side up... - Page 79 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 received, interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 80 Copyright 2017 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of 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.
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