Yaesu FT2DR Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for FT2DE: Operating manual Manual Operating manual Quick guide Technical supplement

Contents

2Before Using the TransceiverBefore Using the TransceiverTable of ContentsBefore Using the Transceiver .................................. 2Introduction ................................................................. 6Features of the FT2DR/DE .................................... 6Using the Touch Screen ......................................... 7How to Read This Manual...................................... 7Checking the Supplied Items ................................. 8Safety Precautions (Be Sure to Read) ....................... 9Names and Functions of Controls ............................ 14Transceiver .......................................................... 14Touch Screen Display .......................................... 15Entering Letters.................................................... 19Preparation.............................................................. 20Attaching the Supplied Accessories ......................... 20Installing the Antenna........................................... 20Attaching the Accessory Protective Cap/BeltClip ....................................................................... 20Attaching the Protective Cap ........................... 20Attaching the Belt Clip ..................................... 20Attaching a Hand Strap ........................................ 21Preparing the Battery Pack/External PowerSupply....................................................................... 22Installing/Removing the Battery Pack .................. 22Installing the Battery Pack ............................... 22Removing the Battery Pack ............................. 22Charging the Battery Pack ................................... 22How to Use the Battery Case (FBA-39) ............... 25Connecting an External Power Supply for Use inVehicle ................................................................. 26Connecting to an External Power Supply Using aPower Cable ........................................................ 27Using a microSD Memory Card ................................ 29Usable microSD Memory Cards .......................... 29Cautions when Using a microSD MemoryCard ..................................................................... 29Mounting and Dismounting microSD MemoryCard ..................................................................... 29Formatting a microSD Memory Card ................... 31Basic Operation ...................................................... 32Performing Communication ...................................... 32Turning on the Transceiver .................................. 32Adjusting the Volume Level.................................. 34Toggling the Operating Band ............................... 34Selecting a Frequency Band ................................ 37Tuning to a Frequency ......................................... 38Selecting the Communication Mode .................... 39Transmitting/Receiving Signals............................ 40Listening to the Radio ............................................... 42Listening to the AM/FM Radio .............................. 42Miscellaneous Settings ............................................. 43Setting Clock Time ............................................... 43Muting Audio ........................................................ 44Changing the Transmission Power Level............. 46Adjusting the Squelch Level................................. 47Setting the Frequency Step ................................. 47Changing the Mode.............................................. 48Locking Keys and Switches ................................. 49Attenuator (ATT) Function.................................... 50Restoring to Defaults (All Reset).......................... 51Repeater Operation ................................................ 52Repeater Operation .................................................. 52Communicating Via the Repeater ........................ 52Repeater Shift........................................................... 53Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) .......................... 53Tone Calling (1750 Hz) ........................................ 53Using the Memory .................................................. 54A Wide Variety of Memory Functions........................ 54Registering to Memory Channel .......................... 55Split Memory ........................................................ 56Recalling a Memory Channel ............................... 57Recalling the Home Channels ............................. 57Returning to the Previous Frequency .............. 58Changing the Home Channel Frequency ........ 58Clearing Memories ............................................... 59Restoring the Cleared Memories .................... 59Using Memory Tag ............................................... 59Assigning a Name to a Memory Channel ........ 60Displaying the Memory Tag ............................. 61Using Memory Bank ................................................. 62Registering to Memory Banks .............................. 62Recalling Memory Bank ....................................... 63Canceling Memory Channel Registration inMemory Bank ....................................................... 63Assigning Name to Memory Bank........................ 64Convenient Preset Receiver Memory Channels....... 65Registering Preset Receiver Memory Channelsinto Memory Banks .............................................. 66Recalling Preset Receiver Memory Channel toListen to the Weather Broadcast.......................... 66Recalling Preset Receiver Memory Channel toListen to the International VHF (Marine) Radio.... 67Recalling Preset Receiver Memory Channels toListen to World Wide Broadcasts ......................... 68Worldwide short wave broadcast .................... 69Scanning Function ................................................. 71VFO Scan ................................................................. 71Canceling Scanning ........................................ 72