C4FM/FM 144/430MHz DIGITAL/ANALOG TRANSCEIVER FT-70DR FT-70DE Advance Manual Clicking (tapping) at the at the bottom left of the current browsing page, will return to the contents page at any time.
Contents Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature......................................4 About the Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature.....................4 Registering the DP-ID of the other station......................4 Communicating with specified other station in the Analog FM mode...................................................................7 Selecting the Squelch Type in the Analog FM Mode..........7 Tone squelch feature..........................................................
Open the Memory Bank display.................................... 15 Open Memory Bank Channels...................................... 16 Canceling a Memory Channel Registered in Memory a Bank..... 16 Assigning a Name to a Memory Bank.......................... 16 Skipping Unwanted Scan Frequencies (Skip Search Memory)..... 17 Setting Skip Memory Channel and Specified Memory Channel.... 17 Scanning Only the Specified Memory Channels........... 18 Programmable Memory Channel Scan (PMS)..................
Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature About the Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature When operating in digital C4FM communications, each transceiver is programmed with, and sends its own individual ID information (Radio ID) in each transmission. The DP-ID function and the individual identification information, makes possible group communications of stations that are within communications range.
. Press and hold the [GM] key. • When registering in the DP-ID list is finished, “COMP” is displayed for three seconds, then the display returns to the DP-ID list screen. • If not registering the DP-ID, press the [GM] key. • If registering several DP-IDs, repeat step 4 and 5. • A maximum of 24 stations may be registered. 6. Press the PTT switch to save the setting and return to normal operation. • Similarly, register all of the communicating transceivers’ DP-IDs to the DP-ID lists of the other stations.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the call sign of the other transceiver, then press and hold the [GM] key. The call sign of the transmitted transceiver and “DEL?” is displayed. 5. Press and hold the [GM] key. • When finishing registering in the DP-ID list, the “COMP” is displayed for three seconds. • If not registering another DP-ID, press the [GM] key. • If registering several DP-IDs, repeat step 4 and 5. 6. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
Communicating with specified other station in the Analog FM mode Selecting the Squelch Type in the Analog FM Mode 1. P ress the [F] key, then press the [5] (SQ TYP) key. 2. R otate the DIAL knob to adjust to a level at which the background noise is muted. Tone squelch (CTCSS), DCS and the New PAGER (EPCS) functions do not operate in the C4FM digital mode. Press the [MODE] key to change to the Analog FM mode, or press and hold the [AMS] key to turn the AMS function ON (AMS icon appears).
Tone squelch feature The tone squelch opens the speaker audio only when a signal containing the specified CTCSS tone is received. The receiver will be quiet while waiting for a call from a specific station. The tone squelch function does not function in digital mode. Press the [MODE] to change the communication mode to Analog FM mode or press and hold the [AMS] key to turn the AMS function ON (the AMS icon appears).
Digital Code Squelch (DCS) feature The Digital Code Squelch opens the speaker audio only when a signal containing the specified DCS code is received. The DCS code may be selected from 104 types (from 023 to 754). Setting the DCS CODE 1. Press the [F] key, then press the [5](SQ TYP) key. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “DCS”. 3. Press the PTT switch to save the setting and return to normal operation. 4. Press the [F] key, then press the [6](CODE) key. The DCS code setting screen is displayed. 5.
New Two CTCSS Tone Pager Function When using the FT-70DR/DE transceivers with a group of friends, setting the two CTCSS tone personal codes allows calling just the specific stations. Even when the person who is called is not near the transceiver, the information on the LCD indicates that a call was received. The new two CTCSS tone pager feature does not operate in the digital mode. Press the [MODE] key to change to the Analog FM mode or press and hold the [AMS] key to turn the AMS function ON.
Calling a Specific Station The “pager code” may be set to call to specific stations. 1. See “Activating the New Pager Function” to initiate the new pager function. 2. Press and hold the [F] key, rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode [39 PAG.CDT]. 3. Press the [F] key. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first element of the code from the 01 to 50. 5. Press the [BAND] key to move the icon to the second element of the code. 6.
Notification of a Call from a Remote Station by the Bell Function The Bell may be set to sound an Alert when a call from another station containing a corresponding tone, DCS or pager code is received. “ ” icon on the LCD blinks to provide a later notice of the call from the other station. 1. Press and hold the [F] key, rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode [8 BELL]. 2. Press the [F] key. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired number of times (1-20 times or continuous) the Bell rings.
Convenient Functions Split Memory Two different frequencies, one for receive and another for transmit, may be registered to a memory channel. 1. Register the receive frequency to a memory channel first. See “Registering to Memory Channels” (Operating Manual). 2. Set the transceiver to the desired transmit frequency. 3. Press and hold the [V/M] key. Registering the receive frequency 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the channel number that the receive frequency was registered to on step1. 5.
The memory name tag registered to the channel is automatically displayed as the memory tag indication. Changing between name tag display and frequency display 1. Recall the memory channel or the home channel to be changed. 2. Press the [F] key, then press the [MODE] key. The display changes between the memory tag display and the frequency display. • If a name tag has not been set for the memory/home channel, the beep sounds and the display will not change.
Using Memory Banks The transceiver allows using up to 24 memory banks to be recalled with the sorted the memory channels. One memory channel may also be registered in two or more memory banks according to the intended use.
Open Memory Bank Channels 1. After pressing the [F] key, press the [BAND] key. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the memory bank (b1 to b24) to be recalled. Memory Bank Number If no memory channel is registered, the memory bank may not be selected. 3. Press the [BAND] key. The selected memory bank is activated. Canceling a Memory Channel Registered in Memory a Bank 1. Recall the memory bank to cancel registering. 2.
Skipping Unwanted Scan Frequencies (Skip Search Memory) During the VFO scan, an unwanted frequency may be skipped by registering it to the “skip search memory channels” in advance. ●● Set the temporary scan stop to the skip search memory 1. Press and hold the [V/M] key to temporarily stop the VFO scan. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select a skip search memory channel from 901-999. • Only skip search memory channels 901-999 may be selected. 3. Press the [V/M] key.
Scanning Only the Specified Memory Channels 1. Recall the memory channel registered as a specified memory channel. 2. Press the [F] key, then press the [2](SCAN) key to start scanning. Only the memory channels registered as the specified memory channels are scanned. Unless two or more specified memory channels are registered, the specified memory channel scanning does not function.
Dual Receive (DW) Function The transceiver is equipped with the following 3 types of Dual Receive Functions: • VFO Dual Receive • Memory Channel Dual Receive • Home Channel Dual Receive The transceiver checks for signals on the frequency registered to the selected memory channel (Priority Memory Channel) once approximately every 5 seconds. When receiving a signal on the frequency registered to a priority memory channel, the Dual Receive function automatically pauses, and allows reception of the signals.
The priority memory channel is not set to the Memory channel by default. If using the dual receive priority memory channel, the priority memory channel must be set. The time interval at which the priority memory channel is monitored for activity may be changed In the Set Mode [22 DW RSM] ( 32). Activating the Dual Receive (DW) feature 1. Set the frequency and communication mode to monitor continually. The monitor frequency may be set on the VFO mode, the memory channel mode or the HOME channel mode.
zz The default setting is “HOLD”. 32), the interval time at which the priority channel is zz In the Set Mode [21 DW INT] (see monitored may be set from 0.1 SEC to 10.0 SEC. (The default setting is “5.0 SEC”.) 32) is set to ON, press the PTT switch to transmit, zz When Set Mode [23 DW RVT] (see without waiting for activity to appear on the priority channel. After transmitting, the transceiver receives the priority channel and Dual Receive resumes after 5 seconds.
Transmitting the Registered DTMF Code 1. Press the [F] key, then press the [3](DTMF) key. 1. The DTMF function setting screen is displayed. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “AUTO”. The DTMF icon blinks on the display. AUTO: The registered DTMF code is automatically transmitted. MANUAL: The DTMF code may be transmitted manually by pressing each numeric key. 3. Press the PTT switch to save the setting and return to normal operation. The setting is completed. DTMF icon 4.
Customizing Menu Settings and User Preferences (Set Mode) From the Setup menu, the various functions of the transceiver may be customized according to the user’s personal preferences. Setting or inputting in each Set Mode item allows more easy to use. Setting the Set Mode 1. Press and hold the [F] key. The previously selected Set Mode item is displayed. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Set Mode item. 3. Press the [ F ] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to change the setting. 4.
Reset All Use this procedure to restore all settings to their original factory defaults. All Memories will be cleared by this procedure. CAUTION! Resetting will clear all memories and all settings to the factory default. Be sure to make a note of the Memory Channel and Set Mode settings, etc. before resetting. 1. Turn the transceiver OFF. 2. Press and hold the [MODE] key, [HM/RV] key and the [AMS] key simultaneously, while turning the transceiver ON.
Tables of Set Mode Operations No. 1 Set Mode Item Selectable options (Options in bold are the default settings) Description OFF / ON ANT.ATT Switch the attenuator between ON/OFF. 2 APO Set the length of time until the transceivOFF / 0.5 Hours to 12 Hours er turns off automatically. 28 3 BCLO Turns the busy channel lockout function OFF / ON ON/OFF. 28 4 BEEP Sets the beep sound function. OFF / KEY+SC / KEY 28 5 BEP.LVL Beep volume setting LEVEL1 - LEVEL4 - LEVEL7 28 6 BEP.
No. Set Mode Item Selectable options (Options in bold are the default settings) Description HM/RV Select the function of the [HM/RV] key 27 HM-VFO Turn transfer VFO to the Home channel OFF / ON ON or OFF. 34 28 LAMP Set the duration time of the backlight and OFF / 2 SEC – 5 SEC keys to be lit. – 10 SEC / CONT 34 29 LED.LGT Turn ON the LED light. (LED lights up) 34 Configure the lock mode setting.
No. Set Mode Item Selectable options (Options in bold are the default settings) Description 54 SQL.EXP Set a squelch type separately for receive SPL.OFF / SPL.ON and transmit. 40 55 TEMP Indicates the current temperature inside (temperature display) the transceiver. 41 56 TOT Set the timeout timer. OFF / 0.5M – 10.0 M 41 57 TS MUT Turn the muting function ON/OFF during OFF / ON tone search. 58 TS SPD Select a tone search speed. 59 VER.INF Display the CPU and DSP firmware ver- (C x.
1 ANT.ATT Enables/Disables the Receiver Front-end Attenuator. Set the attenuator (ATT) function. If setting ON, the receiver sensitivity may be reduced to about 10 dB. OFF Disable the attenuator (ATT) function OFF. ON Enable the attenuator (ATT) function ON. 2 APO The Setting of the APO (Auto Power Off) Set the length of time until the transceiver turns off automatically. OFF 0.
6 BEP.EDG The Confirmation sound is emitted when a Band Edge or Memory Channel 1 is encountered. Set whether or not a beep sound is emitted to confirm when a Band Edge or Memory Channel 1 is encountered. OFF ON No confirmation sound is emitted when a Band Edge or Memory Channel 1 is encountered. Emits the confirmation sound when a Band Edge or Memory Channel 1 is encountered. 7 BEP.STB The setting of the Standby Beep in the digital C4FM mode.
10 BSY.LED Turn the MODE/STATUS Indicator ON or OFF while receiving signals. Set whether or not the MODE/STATUS Indicator lights when receiving signals. LED.ON LED.OFF The MODE/STATUS Indicator lights during receiving signals. The MODE/STATUS Indicator does not light during receiving signals. If setting “LED.OFF”, the transmission condition and the In/Out display of the GM function is displayed. 11 CLK.SFT Setting of the CPU clock shift function.
14 DIMMER Setting of the brightness level of the LCD backlight and numeric keypad light. Adjusting the LCD backlight and Key Button Light Brightness Level LEVEL1 – LEVEL6 LEVEL1 (minimum) – LEVEL6 (maximum) To turn the LCD, backlight OFF, set the Set Mode [28 LAMP] ( 34) “OFF”. 15 DIG.POP Setting of the Pop-up time of the other station information Set the time duration to display the other station information such as the call sign, on the LCD.
20 DT SPD Set the DTMF code transmission speed. Set the DTMF code transmission speed when setting “AUTO”. 50MS / 100MS(msec) The DTMF code transmission speed setting 21 DW INT The receive monitoring interval setting of the Priority Memory Channel during Dual Receive (DW) Set the interval of time for periodically checking the Priority Channels during Dual Receive (DW) 0.1 S – 5.0 S – 10.
24 GM RNG Set the Beep option to alert when GM stations are within communication range. Chose the beep alert operation setting when the other stations are in/out of the communication range during Group Monitor (GM) operation. OFF IN RNG ALWAYS No alert beeps will be heard. The beep sounds when the other stations are within the communication range or not. If the other station continues to be out of communication range, the beep does not sound.
27 HM-VFO Transferring the Home Frequency to VFO operation While set to the HOME channel, this setting determines whether or not to transfer the frequency and setting information of the home channel to the VFO, when the DIAL knob is turned. Turning the Dial knob while set on the home channel does not switch to the VFO control. Turning the DIAL knob while set on the home channel transfers frequency control to the VFO.
31 MCGAIN Adjust the microphone gain level. Adjust the input level of the built-in microphone or an optional external microphone. LEVEL1 – LEVEL5 – LEVEL9 LEVEL1 (Mic gain low) – LEVEL9 (Mic gain high) While pressing the PTT switch, the microphone gain level may be adjusted. In this setting, press and hold the [F]to return to normal operation. 32 M/T-CL Setting the MONI/T-CALL switch operation Sets the MONI/T-CALL switch function. MONI T-CALL Pressing this switch opens the squelch.
OPN.MSG Create an opening message Set the message displayed for three seconds. OFF Does not display. MSG The message input by the following operation displays. DC Displays battery DC voltage. Message input method 1. Press the [F] key in this setting item, press the [V/M] key while selecting the setting values. 2. Using the DIAL knob or the numeric keys, input the message using up to 6 characters. • Inputting characters Example: Pressing the [2] key each time switches the following characters.
39 PAG.CDT Specify the transmit personal Enhanced CTCSS Paging code. Set the pager code (transmit) to call to other stations. 01 – 05 – 50, 01 – 47 – 50 Set the pager code to transmit calls to other stations. For more details, see “Calling a Specific Station” ( 11). 40 PASSWD Turn the password function ON or OFF. A 4-digit password may be set to prevent unauthorized operation of the transceiver without permission. OFF Disables the PASSWORD function. ON Enables the PASSWORD function.
44 RF SQL Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level. This feature allows setting the squelch to open only for signals exceeding the previously selected S-meter level. OFF S1 – S9 Normal squelch operation. RF Squelch is OFF. Only signals exceeding the set S-meter level will open the squelch. zz When setting the RF squelch, the S meter number corresponding to the set signal strength blinks.
48 RXSAVE Set receiver battery save operation. Sets the Receive battery save OFF time interval (sleep ratio) to reduce power consumption. OFF 0.2 S – 60.0 S Disables the Battery save function. Enables the battery save function. Receiving is automatically OFF during the set time, no signal is heard. 0.2 S: 0.2 sec receive/0.2 sec receive OFF (1:1). 60.0 S: 0.2 sec receive/60 sec receive OFF (1:300).
51 SCN.LMP Set back light ON or OFF when scanning stops. Sets the back-light operation when a received signal pauses the scan. OFF The back light does not illuminate when scan stops. ON When stops scanning temporarily, the back light turns ON. 52 SCN.RSM Set scan resume condition When receiving the signal and pausing the scanning, select the receive operation. 2.0 S – 5.0 S – 10.0 S (SEC) BUSY HOLD The signal is received for a specified period of time, and then scanning resumes.
55 TEMP Indicates the current temperature inside the transceiver. Displays the internal temperature sensor “°F” or “°C”. Press the [V/M] key to toggle the measurement units between “°F” or “°C”. In this setting, press and hold the [F] key to return to normal operation. 56 TOT Set the timeout timer. Set the transceiver to automatically return to receive mode after transmitting continuously for a certain period of time.
60 VFO.MOD Set the Frequency Selection Range for Operation in VFO Mode When rotating the DIAL knob to set the frequency tuning range. ALL BAND Tuning continues to the next band when reaching the end of a band. AIR band 144MHz band VHF (1) VHF (2) 430MHz band UHF (1) 108 ～ 137MHz 137 ～ 174MHz 174 ～ 222MHz 222 ～ 420MHz 420 ～ 470MHz 470 ～ 580MHz Tuning continues to the other end of the current band when reaching the end of the band. When changing the band, press the [BAND] key.
Functions to Use as Necessary Using the Transceiver for Packet Communication You can perform packet communication with your transceiver by connecting a TNC (Terminal Node Controller) using an optional Microphone Adapter (CT-44). MIC/SP TNC EAR CT-44 10 F MIC 2 kΩ SP GND MIC PTT GND After connecting the TNC to the transceiver, set the output signal level to the TNC by adjusting the sound volume level of your transceiver.
Clone Operation Data and various settings saved in your transceiver may be copied to any other FT70DR/DE transceiver. MIC/SP MIC/SP CT-27 (option) 1. Turn off the power of both FT-70DR/DE transceivers, 2. Remove the rubber cap from the MIC/SP jack of the each transceivers, then connect the optional clone cable (CT-27). 3. While pressing and holding the [F] key, turn the each transceivers ON. The “CLONE” is displayed on the LCD, then the transceiver enters the clone mode. 4.
Connecting to a PC To update the transceiver firmware, connect your PC to the DATA terminal of the transceiver with the supplied mini USB cable, as described below: Updating the firmware The firmware of the FT-70DR/DE may be updated. When a new firmware update for the FT-70DR/DE is available, download the data from the YAESU website to update the FT-70DR/DE to the latest version.
If you suspect malfunction Check the following items before requesting a repair. ●● The transceiver does not turn on. •• Is the battery depleted? •• Charge the battery pack after purchase, and when the transceiver has not been used for a long time. •• The battery pack properly attached? Refer to “Installing the Battery Pack” on the Operating Manual and securely install the battery pack.
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