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4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
The FT-60R’s small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town - and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating en- joyment.
: “B” suffix is for use with 100-120 VAC, “C” suffix is for use with 230-240 VAC. Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Yaesu dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connection of any non-Yaesu- approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this ap- paratus.
The internal speaker is located here. Microphone The internal microphone is located here. Keypad These 16 keys select many of most important operating features on the FT-60R. The func- tions of the keys are described in detail on the pages to follow. FT-60R O...
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Secondary Keypad Active Key Lock Active Low TX Power Selected Repeater Shift Direction CTCSS/DSC Operation S- & PO Meter Dual Watch Active Automatic Power-Off Active Internet Connection Feature Active Bell Alerm Active Operating Frequency Battery Indicator Battery Saver Active FT-60R O...
PTT, and ground. EXT DC Jack This coaxial DC jack allows connection to an external DC power source (6-16V DC). The center pin of this jack is the Positive (+) connection. FT-60R O...
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Selects the CTCSS/DCS Bell ringer repetitions None Frequency entry digit “8” Selects the Memory Scan “Skip” channel-selection mode None Activates the Internet Connection feature Frequency entry digit “0” Engages the Set (Menu) Mode Enables Internet access code selection FT-60R O...
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& H 2: You can exchange the function between primary (press key) function and secondary (press [ F/W ] key +) function, if desired. See page 74 for details. FT-60R O & C ONNECTIONS K ONTROL Frequency entry digit “3”...
Open the Bat- tery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio, then slide the battery downward and out from the radio while tilting the Belt Clip out of the way. CCESSORIES FNB-83 B FT-60R O Close the Battery Pack Latch...
Please be advised that the NC-88 may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices. FT-60R O NSTALLATION OF EXT DC jack...
Ni-MH battery pack. FBA-25A A The optional FBA-25A Battery Case allows operation of the FT-60R using six “AA” size Alkaline batteries. When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place.
The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOL knob, as with voice operation. The input level to the FT-60R from the TNC should be adjusted at the TNC side; the optimum input voltage is approximately 5 mV at 2000 Ohms.
Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features of the FT-60R. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encour- age you to read the “Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the most out of this fantastic new transceiver.
(or scanning) per the discussion in the next chapter. The FT-60R will initially be operating in the “VFO” mode, a channelized system which allows free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band. Three basic frequency navigation methods are available on the FT-60R:...
The scanner will stop when it receives a signal strong enough to break through the Squelch threshold. The FT-60R will then hold on that frequency according to the setting of the “RESUME” mode (Set Mode Item 34: RESUME). Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the scanning.
Once you have set up an appropriate frequency inside one of the 144 MHz or 430 MHz Amateur bands on which the FT-60R can transmit, you’re ready to go on the air! These are the most basic steps; more advanced aspects of transmitter operation will be discussed later.
DVANCED PERATION Now that you’re mastered the basics of FT-60R operation, let’s learn more about some of the really neat features. In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as- pects of the FT-60R’s DIAL and keypad may be locked out. The possible lockout combi-...
Your FT-60R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The reddish illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with mini- mal degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided:...
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. 6. Finally, rotate the SQL knob fully clockwise. The FT-60R’s microprocessor includes programming which will measure the current bat- tery voltage. 1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( 2.
The FT-60R includes a number of features which make repeater operation simple and enjoyable. Your FT-60R has been configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts customary in your country. For the 144 MHz band shift will be 600 kHz; on the 430 MHz band, the shift may be 1.6 MHz, 7.6 MHz, or 5 MHz (USA version).
To do this, follow the procedure below: 1. Set the FT-60R’s frequency to the band on which you wish to change the default repeater shift (144 MHz or 430 MHz Amateur Band). 2. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( 3.
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“HM” (for instant switching to the “Home” channel for the band you are operating on). To change the configuration of this key, use Set Mode Item 36: REV/HM. See page 75. FT-60R O EPEATER PERATION...
3. Rotation of the DIAL knob one more “click” in step “2” above will cause the “TSQL” notation to appear. When “TSQL” is displayed, this means that the Tone SQueLch system is active, which mutes your FT-60R’s receiver until it receives a call from another radio sending out a matching CTCSS tone. This can help keep your radio quiet until a specific call is received, which may be helpful while operating in congested areas of the band.
CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your FT-60R, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS;...
When you release the MONI key, Tone Scanning will resume after about a second. Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory modes. PERATION DCS O ” will appear on the display; in the case of DCS, FT-60R O...
CTCSS/DCS B During CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set up the FT-60R such that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activat- ing the CTCSS/DCS Bell: 1.
Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the repeater has been gained, you may release the MONI key, and use the PTT key for activating the transmitter thereafter. PERATION 1750 H ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode. FT-60R O...
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The FT-60R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: 1000 “Standard” memory channels, numbered “000” through “999.” 5 “Home” channels, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency on each operating band. 50 sets of band-edge memories, also known as “Programmable Memory Scan” chan- nels, labeled “L01/U01”...
4. Press and hold in the PTT switch, then press the [ F/W ] key once more momentarily while holding the PTT switch in (this does not key the transmitter). Whenever you recall a memory which contains inde- pendently-stored transmit and receive frequencies, the “ ” indication will appear in the display. FT-60R O...
VFO or MR mode. The UHF HOME channel is the one used during “Emergency channel op- eration.” See page 46 for details regarding this feature. FT-60R O EMORY [ 4 ] [ F/W ] .
To display the alpha-numeric “Tag” (label): 1. Set the FT-60R to the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, and recall the memory channel on which you wish to display its label. 2. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( Set mode.
Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel, as though you were in the “VFO” mode. 1. With the FT-60R in the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, select the desired memory channel. 2. Press the [ BAND ( BAND DN )] key momentarily to activate the “Memory Tuning”...
The data will now have been copied to the VFO, although the original memory con- tents will remain intact on the previously-stored channel. If a Split Frequency Memory channel was transferred, the TX frequency will be ignored (you will be set up for Simplex operation on the Receive frequency). FT-60R O...
The large number of memories available in the FT-60R could be difficult to utilize without some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the FT-60R includes provision for dividing the memories into as many as ten Memory Groups, so you can categorize the memories in a manner convenient to you.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. See page 39 for details regarding activation of this mode. FT-60R O U. S. V 162.550 MHz 162.500 MHz...
The FT-60R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, or a portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like. Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin, take a moment to select the way in which you would like the scanner to resume scanning after it halts on a signal.
7. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or [ V/M ( PRI )] key. 1) When you start the Programmed VFO Scanner, the FT-60R will be chang- ing frequency in the upward direction. If you want to change direction of the scan while it is underway, rotate the DIAL knob one click in the opposite direction (in this case, one click counter-clockwise).
DIAL knob in the MR mode, whether or not it is locked out of the scanning loop). In the factory default configuration, you may recall Set Mode Item 46: SKIP by pressing [ F/W ] FT-60R O ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode. [ 8 ( P2 )] .
CANNING Preferential Memory Scan The FT-60R also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which you can “flag” within the memory system. These channels are designated by a blinking “ ” icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List.
NOAA Alert Tone while operating using VFO scan or Memory channel scan. When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the FT-60R will check the Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for activity every five seconds while scanning. If you watch...
1) When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the Scan-Resume mode is fixed to “TIME.” 2) If you are just scanning the Weather Broadcast Channels, the FT-60R's receiver will remain muted indefinitely unless the Alert Tone is received. This yields a long period of monitoring time, as no power will be consumed via audio output while scanning for the Alert Tone is in progress.
4. Press [ F/W ] [ V/M ( PRI )] again to disable the Memory Priority mode. When the Memory Bank feature is activated, the FT-60R will check the lowest memory channel in the current Memory Bank as the priority channel.
To disable the Priority Revert operation, just repeat the above procedure, ro- tating the DIAL knob to select “RVT.OFF” in step 4 above. ” S Priority Revert Mode ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode. FT-60R O...
5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the setting and exit to normal operation. The FT-60R will automatically “beep” when a band edge is encountered during scanning (either in standard VFO scanning or during PMS operation). You may also enable this feature (band edge beeper) to operate when the frequency reaches the band edge while tuning using the DIAL knob.
EPCS E NHANCED The FT-60R includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and a dedicated micro- processor providing paging and selective calling feature. This allows you to place a call to a specific station (Paging), and to receive calls of your choice directed only to you (Code Squelch).
PAGER by pressing [ F/W ] 2) During Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch operation, you may set up the FT-60R such that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in, as described previously. See page 25 for details.
MERGENCY EATURE The FT-60R includes an “Emergency” feature which may be useful if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s UHF “Home” channel. See page 29 for details on setting the Home channel. The “Emergency” feature is activated by pressing and holding in the [ 4 ( RPT )] key for one second.
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In the Interval mode, when the FT-60R receives the CTCSS tone pair which is stored in the Receiving Pager Code Memory (configured via Set Mode Item 31: PAG.CDR) on the frequency which is stored in Memory Channel “000,” the radio will automatically trans- mit a brief (0.5 second) beep tone every 2.5 seconds until the EAI timer expiration at the...
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 guide- book. . .just ask your FT-60R where the action is! PERATION ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode.
The FT-60R can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station) which is tied into the Vertex Standard WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) net- work, operating in the “SRG” (Sister Radio Group) mode. Details may be found at the WIRES-II Web site: http://www.vxstd.com/en/wiresinfo-en/.
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11. To return to the WIRES™ mode, repeat steps 3 - 6 above, selecting “INT.COD” in step EATURE ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode again. ) SET ] key for one second, rotate the ) SET ] key, while you are FT-60R O...
“ N.RNG” to confirm that the other station’s polling code was received in response to yours. 4. Press the [ F/W ] key momentarily to exit ARTS™ operation and resume normal func- tioning of the transceiver. FT-60R O...
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5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode. ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode. FT-60R O...
You may check your work by monitoring the entered callsign. To do this, repeat steps 1- 7 above, then press the MONI switch. FT-60R O ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode. ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode again.
DTMF O PERATION The FT-60R’s 16-button keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeater con- trol, or Internet-link access purposes. Besides numerical digits [ 0 ] through [ 9 ] , the keypad includes the [ ] and [ # ] digits, plus the [ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] , and [ D ] tones often used for repeater control.
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You can also set a longer delay between the time you press the numerical key (correspond- ing to the DTMF memory string; with PTT switch pressed) and the instant when the first DTMF digit is sent, using Set Mode Item 15: DT DLY. See page 71 for details. FT-60R O DTMF O PERATION...
ISCELLANEOUS The FT-60R provides the password feature which can minimize the chance that your trans- ceiver could be used by an unauthorized party. When the password feature is activated, the radio will ask for the four digit password to be entered when the radio is first turned on.
Default FT-60R Set Mode Items have been assigned (at the factory) to the [ 7 ( P1 )] and [ 8 ( P2 )] keys. These may be changed by the user, if you wish to assign another Set Mode Item to either or both of these keys.
ISCELLANEOUS The FT-60R provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to different operating frequencies. However, should an unusual operating situation arise in which you need to change between the available operating modes (FM and AM), here is the proce- dure for doing so: 1.
An important feature of the FT-60R is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for a time interval, periodically “waking it up” to check for activity. If somebody is talking on the channel, the FT-60R will remain in the “active” mode, then resume its “sleep”...
Rotate the VOL/PWR knob counter-clockwise to the “off” position, then clockwise out of the click-stop, to turn the radio on after an APO shutdown. ETTINGS TX/BUSY I ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode. APO F ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode. FT-60R O...
(thus activating the BCLO feature). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. FT-60R O ISCELLANEOUS ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode. ) SET ] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Press and hold in the MONI switch (just below the PTT switch) while turning the radio on. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the configuration mode menu: F6 V-ONLY: The FT-60R will operate on the 144 MHz band only. F7 U-ONLY: The FT-60R will operate on the 430 MHz band only.
4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 5. Remember to restore the default setting to “T/RX N” (Encoder; Normal, Decoder; Normal) when done. FT-60R O ISCELLANEOUS DCS C ) SET ] key to enter the...
F2 MEMRST:Clears the Memory settings to factory defaults. F3 MB RST: Clears the Memory Bank Assignments. F4 ALLRST: Clears all memories and other settings to factory defaults. 4. Press the [ F/W ] key momentarily to complete the reset procedure. FT-60R O...
The FT-60R includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and con- figuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another FT-60R. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service opera- tion.
The FT-60R Set 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 param- eters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Set Mode: 1.
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Select Wide (±5 kHz) or Narrow (±2.5 kHz) TX Deviation. 56 [ WX ALT ] Enables/Disables the Weather Alert Scan feature. : Depends on the transceiver version. FT-60R O EMG.BEP / EMG.LMP / EMG.B+L / EMG.CWT / EMG.C+B / EMG.C+L / EMG.ALL / OFF...
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200 MS / 300 MS / 500 MS / 1 S / 2 S / OFF SAV.OFF / SAV. ON INT.OFF / INT.COD / INT.MEM CODE 0 - CODE 9 ( CODE 1 ) d1 - d9 OFF / ON ABK.OFF / ABK. ON – – FT-60R O...
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Enables or disables the VFO band edge limiting for the cur- rent band. Select Wide (±5 kHz) or Narrow (±2.5 kHz) TX Deviation. FT-60R O 6 [ BEEP ] KEY+SC / KEY / OFF 24 [ LAMP ] KEY / 5SEC / TOGGLE...
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KEY+SC: The beeper sounds when you press any key, or when the scanner stops. KEY: The beeper sounds when you press any key. OFF: Beeper is disabled. Set Mode Item 7 [ BELL ] Function: Selects the number of CTCSS/DCS Bell ringer repetitions. Available Values: OFF/1T/3T/5T/8T/CONT (Continuous ringing) Default: OFF FT-60R O...
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When the radio is set to the EMG.CWT, EMG.C+B, EMG.C+L, or EMG.ALL mode, the radio will be instructed to send “DE (your callsign)” after the sending of the SOS message, if your callsign is entered via Set Mode Item 10: CWID. FT-60R O...
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Set Mode Item 25 [ LOCK ] Function: Selects the Control Locking lockout combination. Available Values: LK KEY/LKDIAL/LK K+D/LK PTT/LK P+K/LK P+D/LK ALL Default: LK KEY Note: “K” = “Key;” “D” = “Dial;” and “P” = “PTT.” FT-60R O operation.
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Set Mode Item 32 [ PAG.CDT ] Function: Setting the Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. See page 44 for details. Set Mode Item 33 [ PSWD ] Function: Enables/disables the Password feature. Available Values: PWD.OFF/PWD. ON Default: PWD.OFF FT-60R O...
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Function: Enables/disables the Priority Revert feature. Available Values: RVT.OFF/RVT. ON Default: RVT.OFF See page 42 for details. Set Mode Item 40 [ RX MOD ] Function: Selects the receiving mode. Available Values: AUTO/FM/AM Default: AUTO (Mode automatically changes according to operating frequency) FT-60R O...
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Available Values: OFF/SKIP/ONLY Default: OFF SKIP: The scanner will “skip” the flagged channels during scanning. ONLY: The scanner will only scan channels that are flagged (Preferential Scan List). OFF: All memory channels will be scanned (the “flag” will be ignored). FT-60R O...
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Function: Setting of the TOT time Available Values: 1MIN - 30MIN or OFF Default: 6MIN (minutes) The time-out timer shuts off the transmitter after continuous transmission of the programmed time. FT-60R O CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY ( Hz ) 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4...
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Note: If “Narrow” is selected, the receiver audio level is increased slightly to compensate for the reduced deviation. The receiver IF filter bandwidth is not changed via this setting. Set Mode Item 56 [ WX ALT ] Function: Enables/Disables the Weather Alert Scan feature. Available Values: ALT.OFF/ALT. ON Default: ALT. OFF FT-60R O...
Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within the 144 and 430 MHz amateur bands only. Frequency ranges will vary according to transceiver version; check with your dealer. FT-60R O 108 - 137 MHz (Air Band), 137 - 520 MHz (AM/FM), 700 - 999.990 MHz (FM)
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1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEX STANDARD 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.
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Copyright 2004 Printed in Japan VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. 0406x-0X...
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