Woners Manual fs" and Shematic FT-5100 Dual-Band 2m/70em Mobile TransceiverFT-5100 Features ‘The FT-5100 is a mobile dual-receive and cross-band full duplex amateur transceiver descending directly from the FT-5200, including most of its features and adding some of its own. Miniaturization technology allows a built-in antenna duplexer, dual full-frequency liquid crystal display (with signal strength bargraph for each display channel), 8-level automatic display button lighting dimmer, and now dual receive capability on two channels on different bands, or in the same band. An efficient thermally-switched cooling fan allows up to 50 watts VHF and 35 watts UHF output. Ninty-four freely tunahle memories (forty-seven per hand) offer complete programmability and scanning functions, such as independent transmit and receive frequencies, programmable repeater offsets and two scan ranges on each band, selectable scan resume modes and memory skip, priority monitoring and 1-touch instant-re- call CALL channels for each band. Channel steps are user-selectable, and Automatic Repeater Shift can be activated to automatically set standard repeater shifts when tuning to repeater subbands (where applicable), Versions are available with microphone button control of a 1750-Hz burst generator (with the MH-26ps or MH-26rs Speaker/Mic), VFO/memory or band selection. ‘The MW-1 Wireless Microphone/Controller option duplicates the controls (including volume and squelch), adding a DTMF (Dual-Tone, Multi-Frequency) keypad and microphone. You can select a 3-digit ID code and your receiver stays quiet until your code is received (from any DTMF-equipped transceiver). You can also have a code ‘open the squelch or a ring like a telephone. PAGE mode displays the caller's code so you know who is calling. ‘One-touch paging transmits paging codes whenever the PTT switch is pressed, if desired. Four banks of seven 3-digit code memories each store your ID plus that of the calling station anc those of five other stations or groups for calling/monitoring (autopatching requires the MH-26rs or MH-27pg DTMF keypad microphone, or the ‘MHL-15pg with its own auto-dial DTMF memories). A 38-tone programmable Crcss (Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System) encoder is built-in, and CTCSS tone squelch operation on both receiving channels is available with the FTS-22 Dual Band CTCSs Decoder option, which also provides a telephone-type CTCSS Bell alerting function. Please read this manual before installing or operating the FT-5100. FeaturesContents Contents Accessories seeeeee 1 Specifications . Front Panel Controls. . . Rear Panel Connectors. . Installation 00 eee eee Antenna Considerations 7 ‘Mobile Installation 1 External Speakers ° Other Mobile Accessories 9 Base Station Installation 9 Operation... +. +++ 0+ cesses 10 Preliminary Sep 10 Important Terms n Squelch Setup 2 ‘Main Channel Band Selection B Frequency & Step Selection B Dual-Channel Receive B Selective Channel Receiver Musing Is Single-BandiDual-Channel Functions 1s ‘Transmitting 15 Repeater Spits 16 Setting Standard Repeater Offset ” ‘Automatie Repeater Shift ” Storing Memories 18 Recalling Memories 19 Alternating Band Memory Selection 19 Call Channel Memories 20 Separate Transmit Frequency Memories 20 ‘Memory Tuning a Hiding and Erasing Memories 2 Scanning a Memory Skip Scanning 2 Programmable Subband Limits n Priority Channel Monitoring 24 CTCSS (Subawtible Tone) Operation 25 CTCSS Bell Paging with the FTS-22 26 DTMF Paging & Code Squelch n DIME Code Squelch 27 DIME Paging 28 Storing Code Memories 29 Responding to a DIME Page, and Resetting 3a In Case of Problems . « 32 Resetting the CPU 3 Memory Backup . . Memory Cloning Packet Radio TNC Interconnections... .. « « 35 FTS-22 Tone Squelch Unit Installation... . . 36Accessories ‘The FT-5100 is supplied with a DC Power Supply Cable, Mobile Mounting Bracket, and one of the microphones from the following list. Other items may be supplied per local requirement. Model Deseription Order Code AD-3. VHF/UHF Duplexer for 2-Ant Operation ‘402200001 DC Power Supply Cable (2.8 meters) T9015605 KP-700 ower Supply for AC Mains Operation A625501-X FTS-22 Dual-Band Tone Squelch Unit ‘402970002 MH-26ps_ Hand Microphone w/1750 Hz Burst Button ‘04230001 MH-26¢g Hand Speaker/Mic w/1750 Hz Burst ‘404240001 MH.26rs Hand Microphone w/DTMF Keypad ‘804250001 MH.27ags Hand Microphone w/DTMF Keypad ‘804270001 MHL15pg__ Hand Microphone w/DTMF Memory Keypad 11000061 MF-1A38 Boom Microphone w/Flexible Arm 1000044 MMB-37 Quick-Release Mobile Mounting Bracket 16000056 MW-1 Remote Wireless Controller/DTMF Microphone ‘402980002 SB-10 PTT Switch Unit for MF-143p or YH-1 13000396 SP-7 _Extemal Loudspeaker ‘403590001 YH-1 Headset 13000262 AccessoriesSpecifications Specifications General Frequency Range: see Version Chart below Channel Steps: 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25 & 50 Frequency Stability: <5 ppm from -5 to + Mode of Emission: F3 Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms, unbalanced kHz 50°C Supply voltage: 13.8-V DC + 15%, neg. ground Current Consumption (typical): Rx: 600 mA, ‘Tx hiflow: 11.5/4A (2-m), 9/3.5A (70-em) Operating Temp. Range: -20 to +60°C Case Size (WHD): 140 x 40x 155 mm (w/o knobs) Receiver Circuit Type: Double Conversion Superhet. IF: 455 kHz, and 17.7 (2-m) or 21.7 MHz (70-em) Sensitivity (for 12-dB SINAD): <0.158 #V Selectivity (-6/-60 dB): 12/24 kHz Image Rejection: better than 65 dB Squelch Sensitivity: at least 0.1 LV Maximum AF Output: 3 W into 4 @ 5% THD AF Output Impedance: 4~16 © (8-0 int. speaker) Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation, Version Chart (O = no ARS on this band) Weight: 1 kg (2.2 Ib) Transmitter ‘Output Power: 50/5W (2-m), 35/5W (70-cm) Modulation Type: Variable Reactance Maximum Deviation: #5 kHz Spurious Radiation: better than ~60 dB Mic. 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For descriptive purposes in this manual, we refer to alternate key functions by preceding the alternate key name with *F/W =" in front of it to remind you to press the FAW button first. For example, ‘FW => OP" indicates that you should press F/W followed by the SUB (OP) button (within five seconds). (3) VOL Control This control adjusts the volume of the receiver audio (both receivers together if dual receive is active), and of the button beeper. (4) SQL Control ‘This control sets the threshold level at which a re- ceived signal (or noise) opens the squelch and can bbe heard. For maximum squelch sensitivity set this control from counterclockwise just until noise is Front Panel Controls en eeFront Panel Controls [ne nanscenen FI-6100_ silenced (and the “BUSY” indicator on the display is, off) when the channel is clear. This control normally affects only the main receiver, but if “ALT” is blink- ing on the display (after pressing F/W OP), it affects the sub receiver instead. (5) BAL Control ‘This control adjusts the relative balance of receiver audio between the main and sub receivers. (6) Microphone Jack This 8-pin jack accepts transmit audio, band selec- tion and scanning control from the microphone, and provides receiver audio (for Zt speaker/mic). Also, memories can be copied be- tween two transceivers through this jack. (7) PWR Button Press this button to turn on the transceiver. Press and hold it for ¥g second to tum off the transceiver. (8) LOW (LOCK) Button Press this button while receiving to toggle high/low transmitter power (50/5 watts on 2-m, 35/5 watts on 70-cm). The display shows “LOW” (just above the VOL Control) when low power is selected. The al- ternate function of this button disables the selector knob and most of the front panel keys and buttons, (except itself, F/W and PWR), Press F/W and this button again to unlock the panel. a(9) BAND (ALT) Button ‘This button changes bands: that is, the left (main) and right (sub, if enabled) frequency displays te- verse, and the main and sub audio (at the BAL control) reverses. The alternate function toggles al- temnating band memory selection: memory selection and scanning alternate between bands (“ALT” ap- pears, not blinking, between the frequencies at the bottom of the display). (10) Display ‘The display segments are as shown below. You can check them at any time by switching the transceiver on while holding the F/W key. (1) MHz (PRI) Button This button allows tuning in 1-MHz steps (the KHz digits blank on the display). If receiving on a mem- ory, pressing this button the first time activates Menem Tee Min Cae ee Memory Skip ain Memon Man cToss Bal. ~ ain Ch Fequney Panel ack terete hee —— “Memory Tuning’ (MT) mode, and pressing it again enables 1-MHz steps. The alternate function of this button activates priority monitoring, described in the Operation chapter (“P” displayed instead of the ‘memory number above and left of the frequency). (12) CALL (BELL) Button Press this button to jump to and from your CALL channel memory. The alternate function activates the CTCSS bell functions, described later. (13) DMR (SKIP) Button ‘This button switches operation between the two ‘main tuning modes: dial and memory. The alternate function marks the current memory to be skipped during scanning. 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Impedance at both contacts is 50 kQ, but the tip contact impedance must be pulled down to 2k ~ 3.3KQ2 (by the TNC’s PTT control line) to key the transmitter — see the Packer chapter near the end of the manual. Unplug the microphone from the front Panel when using this jack. ‘The EXTemal SPeaker 2-contact mini phone jack accepts a4- to 16-ohm external speaker such as the Yaesu SP-3, SP-4, SP-7 or SP-55. Inserting a plug disables the internal speaker. (16) ANT Cable Pigtail with Coaxial Socket Connect a dual-band antenna to this type-N socket using 50-ohm coaxial cable and a type-N plug. Make sure the antenna is designed specifically for use on both bands. Note: In some versions of the ® FT-5100, the antenna is a type-M (S0-299, "UHP") ‘This differs from the deserip. tion and illustration on pages 6 & 7 of operating manual Be aure to use a matching type-M (PL-259) plug,Installation This chapter describes installation of the FT-5100 with typical supplied accessories. Installation of the FTS-22 crcss Decoder Unit is described at the back of this manual. If you have this option and it is not yet installed, turn to FTS-22 Installation at the back before installing the transceiver as described below. Antenna Considerations ‘The FT-5100 is designed for use with dual-band antennas having an impedance near 50 ohms at all operating frequencies on both bands. For optimum per- formance use a high quality, carefully designed an- tenna, The antenna should be connected whenever power is on, to avoid damage that could otherwise result if you transmit accidentally without an antenna. Make sure your antenna is designed to handle 50 ‘watts continuous transmitter power. You do not need an amenna duplexer for dual-band operation with a dual- band antenna, since one is built into the FT-5100. If you prefer to use two antennas (such as with external power amplifiers), ask your Yaesu dealer for the AD-3 Du- plexer option to split the bands for different antennas, For best performance and safety in mobile installa- tions, mount the antenna in the center of a flat surface, out of reach of human hands: 50 watts can burn anyone touching the antenna during transmission! For best performance use the shortest possible length of thick, top-quality coaxial cable. Be sure to use ‘a matching type-N plug for the transceiver connection. Mobile Installation ‘The FT-5100 must only be installed in cars having a negative ground electrical system. Mount the tans- ceiver where the display, controls and microphone are easily accessible, using the supplied MMB-37 mobile ‘mounting bracket. The transceiver may be installed in any position, but should not be near a heater vent or where it could interfere with driving. Make sure to provide plemty of space at the rear so that air can flow freely through the heatsink, as well as space underneath, to allow sound from the internal speaker to be heard, Refer to the diagrams on the next page for installation, 1 Decide the mounting location with sufficient clear- ance for the transceiver, plus space for ventilation around the cooling fan and above and below the set. Use the mounting bracket as a template to locate the ‘mounting holes. Use a 4.8-mm (%4g-inch) bit to drill the holes, and secure the bracket with the suppli screws, washers and nuts (next page, Figure 1). Ci Screw the two mounting clips to the sides of the transceiver using the small hex bolts and washers supplied (Figure 2). InstallationInstallation To install the transceiver, position it in the bracket so that the clip on the left side fits into the slot in the left side of the bracket (Figure 3), then push the right side of the transceiver upwards until it latches. To remove the transceiver, place your hand under- neath and pull the latch in the right side of the bracket outward so the right side of the transceiver drops free. Figure 2.Warning Never apply AC power to the transceiver. Never connect DC voltage of more than 15 volts to the power jack. When replacing the fuse, use only a 15-A fast-blow type. Failure to observe these precautions will void the warranty. Mobile Power Connections ‘To minimize voltage drop and avoid blowing the car fuses, connect the supplied DC cable directly to the battery terminals, Do not try to defeat or bypass the cable fuse ~it is there to protect you and the equipment. Connect the RED power cable lead to the POSITIVE (4) battery terminal, and the BLACK lead to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal. If you need to extend the power cable, use #14 AWG or larger insulated, stranded copper wire. Connect the cable to trans- ceiver only after connecting to the battery. External Loudspeaker Connecting an external loudspeaker disables the in- temal speaker. The external speaker duplicates the function of the internal speaker, but lets you to optimize the location of the audio source for most comfortable reception. The optional SP-7 External Speaker includes its own swivel-type mounting bracket, and is available from your Yaesu dealer. Of course the older SP-3, SP-4 or SP-55 External Speakers may also be used Other Mobile Accessories Other options to enhance safety and mobile operat- ing convenience are the MW-1 Wireless Remote Con- troller/OTMF Microphone, which duplicates the front panel controls and adds a DTMF keypad; the YH-1 Headset; and the full size MF-1A3B boom microphone with flexible arm (both use the SB-10 PTT switch) allowing practically hands-free operation. Base Station Installation Operation from the AC line requires a power supply capable of providing at least 12 A continuously at 13.8-V DC, We recommend using an external speaker, as the internal speaker is on the bottom of the radio. The FP-700 AC power supply/loudspeaker is available from your Yaesu dealer to meet these needs. Use the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver for mak- ing power connections, and connect the external speaker cable to the EXT SP jack on the rear panel, InstallationOperation 10 Operation ‘This chapter describes the transceiver functions in detail. After studying these descriptions, keep the FT- 5100 Operator's Quick Reference Chart handy in case you need to refresh your memory. Preliminary Setup Before operating the transceiver, recheck power supply and antenna connections, and connect your mi- crophone (or the module of the MW-1 Wireless Mic) to the front panel jack. Never operate the transceiver with- out a proper antenna for the operating band. Also, please read the earlier Front Panel Controls section, if you have not already, to familiarize yourself with the controls. ‘The next few pages describe some characteristics of the FT-5100 controls critical to its operation, and some of the terms we will use in later sections. As mentioned before, references to alternate key/button functions have “FW =" in front of the key/button name to remind you to press the FAW key first momentarily, and then the (blue) named key or button within five seconds (while FUNC appears in reverse letters above the leftmost frequency on the display). In some cases we will include the ‘non-alter- nate’ button name in parentheses after the blue label, just to help you find it (this does not mean you should Turning Power Off To turn the transceiver off, you must press and hold the PWR button for ¥ second. press it twice). Also, don’t hold the F/W key down, as that will give you a different result. When a bution shiould be held down (as opposed to just pressed mo- mentarily) the instructions will say so. A five-second timer starts when you press F/W, and automatically restarts when you tum the selector knob or press a microphone button. Pressing a key or front panel button shuts off the timer and accepts the change. Note: The P button on the MH-27 microphone is not used by the FT-5100, A key/button beeper provides useful audible feed- back whenever a button is pressed, at a level deter mined by the volume control. Each key and button has Beeper Disabling If you want to turn the beeper off (or back on), you can press FAW = TONE and FIW => TONE again (cach key, twice alternately). OEEa different beep pitch, and each function has @ unique beep combination. For example, when you press the BAND button, you will hear a low-pitched beep fol- lowed by a high-pitched beep if switching the main channel from 2-m to 70-cm, or a high-pitched beep followed by a low-pitched beep if switching from 70- em to 2-m. You can disable the beeper as described in the box on the previous page, but we recommend you keep it enabled while getting to know the controls. If the transceiver doesn’t seem to work as described. see In Case of Problems on page 32. Also, see the box ‘on page 31 to override auto display dimming. Important Terms If the transceiver has not been used before, the display will look something like this: naan SFu.UU We call the frequency in larger digits at the lett side of the display the main channel, and the frequency at the right (if any), the sub channel, You can turn the sub channel display on and off (only dashes displayed) by pressing SUB. As you might expect, dual receive is active only when a sub channel is displayed at the right. ‘The BAND button selects which band or bands ap- pear in the main and sub channel displays. Transmis- If nothing happens when you press a button, the panel may be “locked” (you normally use this to prevent accidental changes). If you see “LOCK” displayed in reverse letters above the right edge of the main display, press FIW = LOCK (next to the PWR button) to unlock the panel. Later you can press F/W = LOCK again to fix your settings and prevent tampering. sion is possible only on the main channel, but in the FT-5100, you can set both channels to receive different frequencies on the same band simultaneously. Each channel display has its own memory box above and to the left of the frequency, its own busy indicator below left, and its own S&PO meter scale below. ‘Normally, the selector knob, keys, buttons and SQL control affect only the main channel. However, by pressing F/W => OP (the SUB key) first so that “ALT” is displayed (blinking) above the VOL control, you can cause the controls to act on the sub channel instead. After making adjustments to the sub channel, press the SUB Key alone to return control to the main channel. ‘You could, of course, use the BAND button to swap main and sub channels and make changes only to the (current) main channel, but this dies not work for all functions (like the sub channel squelch setting). Operation - Terms u eeOperation - Squelch Setup 12 Besides the main and sub channel distinctions, you need to be aware of the two channel selection modes provided for different types of operation: Dial Mode ‘This mode is for tuning or scanning the band when looking for a channel on which to operate, when you don’t know the specific frequency in advance. In this mode, the selector knob (‘dial’) and microphone but- tons each tune in the selected step size or in 1-MHz steps, and the scanning uses the selected step size. You also need the dial mode, at least initially, to select a frequency to be stored into a memory. Memory Mode This mode is mainly for operating only on specific frequency channels known in advance (and pro- grammed into memories). For example, after storing the frequencies of your local repeaters into memories, you can confine operation to those channels by select- ing the memory mode. In this mode, the selector knoh, microphone buttons and scanning function select se- quentially from the stored memories. The FT-5100 gives you 47 memories on each band. There is also a Memory Tune mode, in which you can tune just like the dial mode, and store the resulting retuned memory into the same or another memory. This and other special functions that apply to the memory mode are described later, but you will want to keep these terms in mind. Note that the main and sub channels can each be set to either dial or memory mode independently. You can tell ata glance which selection mode a channel is in by looking in the shaded memory box above and to the left of its frequency display. If the box is empty, you are in the dial mode. If you see a small number or an L, 1L, U, 1UorC in the box, that channel is in the memory mode. ‘The D/MR button at the upper left toggles between the dial and memory modes. Press this button alone to toggle the main channel, or after pressing FW - OP to toggle the sub channel. Squelch Setup C7 Preset the VOL and SQL fully counterclockwise. G1 Press the PWR button (if the radio is off) and adjust the VOL control for comfortable volume on the noise or any received signal. “BUSY” should be displayed in reverse letters to the left of the main channel's S&PO meter scale, indicating the squelch is open. Gi Press the D/MR button, if necessary, to switch the ‘main channel to the dial mode (memory box blank). 7 it you hear a signal turn the selector knob to a clear frequency (only noise). C1 Turn the SOL clockwise just to silence the noise. The BUSY indicator will disappear (setting the SQL fur- ther clockwise reduces sensitivity to weak signals). ‘Whenever a signal reaches the receiver that is strong enough to open the squelch, BUSY will be displayed. SSKeep in mind that there are two independent squelch settings in the FT-5100 — one for each channel. With those preliminaries out of the way, let’s ex- plore some major operating features. Main Channel Band Selection Press the BAND button above the microphone jack to select the desired band for the main channel (at the lef), and adjust the squelch if you hear noise. Sub channel band selection is described later. Frequency & Step Selection After selecting the band, select the MHz. range in which you wish to operate: press the MHz button above the selector knob, and then turn the knob. ‘The MHz digits will blink while MHz tuning is enabled. For fine tuning, press MHz again so the MHz digits stop blink- ing, or just wait five seconds, and then turn the selector knob. Normally the tuning step size will have been preset for your area. Ifnot, you can change the step size as described in the box on this page. You also can use the UP/DWN buttons on the mi- crophone to select your operating frequency. However, holding one of these buttons for more than 4 second starts the scanner. This is described later, but if you’ve already started it, press a mic button again to stop. Channel Step Selection ‘Tuning steps are factory preset to the correct size for the country to which the FT-5100 is exported. To change to another step size, press F/W => REV and use the selector knob or microphone buttons to select a different step (5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25 or 50 KHz). The “5” or “P” in the memory box is the scan mode indicator, described later. Once the desired step size is displayed, press REV to return to the operating frequency display. Dual Band Receive ‘The SUB key (lower center of the 6-key group) allows you to control the sub channel. During the above squelch setting, band and frequency selection proce- dures, you may have seen the sub channel frequency displayed at the right, or you may have seen “= == -". If only the main channel is displayed, you can press SUB to display (and receive on) the sub channel. You can also hide the sub channel! and operate the FT-5100 as a single-channel transceiver, as described later. ‘Dual-Channel Reception 13Dual-Channel Reception 14 Sub Channel Settings When you press SUB to display the sub channel, it is initially set to the opposite band from the main channel, With this dual-band display, pressing BAND simply swaps the two channels (and bands). To change only the sub channel band, hold FW for ¥4 second, and then press BAND. Example: set the main channel to 146.94 MHz, and the sub channel to 145.52 MHz. 1 Press the BAND button, ifnecessary, to select the 2-m ‘band for main channel, and tune the display t0 146.94. Fir no sub channel frequency is displayed, press SUB to display the sub channel. Iwill intally be on the 70-cm band. C1 Press and hold FIW for 1% second: a second beep will sound, and a number will appear blinking inthe mem- cory box atthe upper left comer (for 5 seconds). While the blinking number is displayed, press BAND. The two channel displays should now match. GJ Press F/W => OP, and then tune the dial for 145.52 on tte sub channel. As suggested in this-example, with both channels displayed you can perform most operations on the sub channel (without having swap it to main), using the alternate (blue OP) function of the SUB key. For exam- ple, to set the sub channel’s squelch just press F/W => OP first. ALT appears blinking near the bottom center of the display, and turning the squelch control now affects only the sub channel. Anan 4Fu.uuie 4BOB Note! The blinking ALT remains on the display, and control remains with the sub channel, until you specifically turn it off: to return control to the ‘main channel, press SUB once momentarily By first displaying ALT as above, most of the fune tions described in the following pages can be done on the sub channel as well. However, the functions listed below disable the FIW = OP selection of the sub chan nel while they are active: ‘© Single-receiver operation (when “----" is dis- played at the right) ‘+ During repeater offset, ARS, step, or tone setting. ‘+ During Scan Mode setting. ‘+ While scanning. Also note that exchanging main and sub channels with the BAND button cancels the blinking ALT func- tion, if it was active. ‘The FT-5100 combines receiver audio from both channels when both are active, so you can listen for a call on one channel while monitoring or working sta- tions on the other. After setting the VOL control, use the a <<BAL control to adjust the relative audio levels of the two channels as desired. We recommend setting the BAL control slightly to the left of center during dual- channel reception, so signals on the main channel will be alittle louder, o help you distinguish signals on each channel by ear. Selective Channel Receiver Muting If during dual-channel reception you want one chan- nel to take priority aver the other (having signals on one channel attenuate audio of the other so signals from the two channels don’t ‘double’), press F/W => MUTE: ‘once to mute the sub channel, or twice (both keys) to mute the main channel. “MUTE” appears either above the sub frequency, or to the left of the main frequency, according to which channel is muted. When you re- ceive signals on both channels simultaneously, the muted channel's audio is suppressed by signals on the other channel. However, when the unmuted channel is 4quict, the other is heard at full volume. Single-Band/Dual-Channel Functions If you have tried the above example you may have noticed that, when both channels are set to the same band, the functions of the SUB and BAND buttons are a bit different from when cach channel is set to a different band: ‘© SUB swaps the two channels (on the same band — if ALT is blinking, press SUB twice), and ‘* BAND causes both channels to switch together to the alternate band, To return only the sub channel to the alternate band, hold FAW for 4 second, and then press BAND. The main channel is unaffected by this operation, but the frequency that the sub channel was on before changing bands is lost. Transmitting Press the LOW button above the mic jack to select S-watt output (LOW appears at the bottom center of the display when low power is selected). When you wish to transmit, wait until the channel is clear (BUSY not displayed), and squeeze the PIT switch on the micro- phone. During transmission, TX appears above the main frequency, and the main S&PO bar graph shows relative transmitter power output (4 segments for low power, full-scale for high). Release the PTT switch to If you require more power press the LOW button again (Wo switch to high power). However, we 1eco! mend using low power whenever possible, to minimize possible interference, current consumption and heating, If using a European version, press the BURST but- ton on the MH-26,8 microphone to transmit a 1750-Hz Burst Tone to access repeaters that require it. During dual-channel reception, you can transmit only on the main channel. If the sub channel is set to the Transmitting IsRepeater Operation alternate band, reception there is not interrupted. This capability allows full duplex cross-band operation ‘when you and the station you are working are tuned to the same frequencies (on both bands). However, if both channels are on the same band, the sub receiver will be disabled while transmitting (to prevent overload). If you want to call or respond to a station on the sub channel during dual-receive operation, you must first swap the main and sub channels. If both channels are on the same band, you must press SUB. Otherwise, if the channels are on different bands, press BAND. Repeater Splits ‘The FT-5100 offers three methods to set up split frequency operation for repeaters: manual, automatic and independently stored transmit/receive frequencies. Both manual and automatic methods shift the transmit frequency above or below the receive frequency by a programmable offset. This offset is preset at the factory to 600 kHz for the 2-m band, and either 1.6, 5 or 7.6 MHz on the 70-cm band (depending on transceiver version). Note that only one offset at a time can be used on each band with the manual and automatic methods. Use the independent transmit frequency method when ‘you want to store other offsets, such as frequencies of repeaters with non-standard splits. This is described later under Separate Transmit Frequency Memories. To activate the standard shift manually, just press the RPT key: once for minus shift, again for plus shift, and again to return to simplex. A small ‘— or “+” sign will appear at the bottom of the display just above and. a little to the left of the key when minus or plus shift is selected, respectively. 46.940 Example: To use a 146.34/146.94 MHz repeater: C1 Press the BAND button, if necessary, to select the 2+ band as the main channel, and tune the display to 146.94 MHz (to receive on the output frequency). C1 Press RPT once. A ‘" should appear near the lower left corner of the display (if not keep pressing RPT until it does).. Gi When the channel is clear, press the PTT switch on the microphone and send your callsign. The display should shift to 146.34 MHz while you transmit. Of course this example only works if the offset for 2-m is set to 600 kHz. as supplied from the factory. If it is not, you can change it as described next. With repeater split activated, you can temporarily reverse the transmit and receive frequencies by press- ing the REV key. Use this to display the transmit fre- ‘quency without transmitting, and to check the strength of signals on a repeater uplink frequency. The repeater shift sign blinks while reverse split is selected. Press REV again to return to the normal shift direction.Setting Standard Repeater Offset ‘As just mentioned, repeater offset is preset to match the requirements of the country to which the FT-5100 is exported. If you need to change the offset: OF Set the main channel to the band for the new offset (sub channel splits can also be set, but will be lost when switching between dual and single band), C1 Press FW = RSET (the RPT key) t0 display the current offset. Standard repeater shift (in MHz, to three decimal places) appears in place of the main frequency. C7 Select the desized offset with the selector knob oF mic UP/DWN buttons and, if needed, the MHz button, Europe, there is only one: minus shift between 145.6 and 143.85 MHz. In America, there are five on VHF, and two on UHF (plus shift between 442 and 445 MHz, and minus between 447 and 450 MHz). With this feature enabled, a small “—" or “+" at the bottom left indicates that repeater shift is active (on the main channel), and closing the push-to-talk switch changes to the (shifted) transmit frequency. The ARS function is disabled at the factory. To enable it on the main channel: OF Press FAW = R.SET to display the ARS status (and repeater shift offset) in place of the main frequency. With this display, an ‘A’ appears in the memory box when ARS is enabled. ncoan wane u.ouU Rg o5cc Gi Press the RPT key to return the main display to the operating frequency. You probably want to keep the repeater offset pro- ‘grammed tothe split most commonly used in your area. Automatic Repeater Shift The ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) feature in the FT-5100 activates repeater offset automatically when- ever you tune to a standard repeater subband. In I Now you can press the FAW button (alone) to toggle ARS on and off for the main channel. Ci Press the RPT key alone to return the display to the main frequency. ‘As already mentioned, you can use the manual shift method (RPT key) at any time to select a new shift state, whether ARS is activated or not. However, if you change frequency with ARS activated, manual repeater shift selections are cancelled. Repeater Offsets & ARS 17Memory Storage & Bank Switching 18 Storing Memories ‘The FT-5100 provides four banks of 23 memories (two banks per band), plus one CALL channel on each band, for a total of 94 memories. The memories in each of the four banks are labelled 1~ 19, L, 1L, U and 10. All memories can store different receive and transmit frequencies or repeater shift, and CTCSS tone data. This section describes the general purpose functions of the banked memories. The L, IL, U and 1U memories can also be used to store programmable subband limits, as described later. The box below describes memory bank switching. To store a frequency in memory: mSGGG ~~~ 1 Select the desired frequency (and repeater split manu- ally, if desired) in the dial mode as already described. C1 Press and hold the FAW key for %4 second. A memory number or letter appears blinking in the memory box for the selected band. 1 Within five seconds of pressing FAW, use the selector knob or microphone UP/DWN keys to select the desired memory forstorage. If you select one that was, already being used, it will be overwritten with the new data in the next step. Memory Bank Switching If you travel a lot, or just want to monitor many channels, you will find the two memory banks on each band particularly convenient when combined ith dual-teceive operation on a single band. For travellers, the two banks (on each band) can be used to store the different sets of channels used in different areas. When moving from one area to another, both ‘banks can be monitored, and switched with just a few button presses. Setting the main channel to one memory bank and the sub channel to the other bank on the same band also provides spectacular monitoring capabilities. By scanning on both main and sub receivers you can check two frequencies at the same time, and when scanning pauses on one receiver, the other continues to scan, To select the alternate memory bank for the cur- rent band, hold the F/W key for 14 second so a mem- ory indicator blinks in the memory box, and then press the D/MR button. A symbol sort of like ‘9’ or ‘U appears briefly in the memory box to indicate which bank is selected. Of course, when ALT is blinking, this will affect the sub channel instead of the main channel. Scanning is described later.C1 Press F/W again, this time moment displayed data into the selected memory. The mem- ‘ory label will stop blinking for a second, and then disappear as operation continues in the dial mode. Example: Store 146.34/146.94 in memory 5. G1 First perform the steps in the example on page 16 10 set up the desired frequency and offset on the dial. G1 Press and hold the F/W key for / second to display the memory Tabel in the main memory box atthe left, then do the next step within 5 seconds. Tun the selector knob, if necessary, so that ‘S* (the ‘memory number to store) shows in the memory box. 1 Press FAW again, momentarily. That’ it The dial data has been stored in memory 5 for the 2-m band, and you are left operating on the dia To confirm that this worked, turn the selector knob to change the dial frequency (to anything), then press D/MR to change from dial to memory mode. The nu- meral 5 should appear in the memory box, and 146.94 (ihe receive frequency) should appear on the display. Press REV once to confirm the transmit frequency of 146.34 MHz, and again to return to normal. ‘You can use any memory (except C, the CALL chan- nels) with the same result. The two CALL memories require a slightly different procedure. Notice that pressing D/MR from the dial mode al- ways recalls the last stored or used memory. Recalling Memories In confirming the results of the last example, we used the D/MR button to change from the dial mode to the memories after they were stored. The memory label appears in the memory box at the upper left corner of the (main or sub) frequency display whenever operat- ing on a memory. When more than one memory has been stored, you can select a memory for operation with either the selec- tor knob or the microphone UP/DWN buttons. If you uuse the microphone buttons, press and release the but- ton for each memory: if you hold the button down for Y% second, memory scanning starts. Alternating Band Memory Selection If you want to select among previously stored memories on both bands, press F/W => ALT (the BAND button) to activate alternating band memory selection “ALT” will be displayed (not blinking) at the bottom of the display above the VOL control, and memory selec- tion will alternately select memories stored on each band, as pictured below. If both channels are displayed, both will toggle alternating memories together. Yall 1 28 4 han Mey 1 2 3 Memory Recall 19Call Memories & Odd Splits 20 This feature is convenient for memory scanning both bands, described later, but it is disabled when both main and sub channels are set to the same band, To cancel Alternating Band Memory Selection press BAND to remain operating on the memory, or D/MR to revert the main channel to the dial mode. Call Channel Memories Although invisible to the memory recall methods Just described, the CALL channel memory on each band can be instantly recalled by the CALL button (for the main channel), or FW => OP and then CALL for the sub channel. “C” appears in the corresponding memory box. The factory default for the CALL channel memory is the bottom edge of the band. You can reprogram it from the dial with any frequency and repeater state, or even a separate transmit frequency. To store the current dial frequency/repeater state in the CALL channel memory of the main channel, hold the FIW key for ¥4 second to display something (blinking) in the memory box, then press the CALL button. To store a separate transmit frequency in the CALL chan- nel, after storing the receive frequency, tune the dial to the transmit frequency and repeat the above, but this time holding the PTT while you press the CALL button. To store the sub display data into that band’s CALL channel, just press F/W = OP to activate the alternate band functions before following the same steps above. Note that there is only one CALL channel for each band (nor one for each memory bank). Separate Transmit Frequency Memories Besides the two CALL. memories, all other memories can store independent receive and transmit frequencies. To do this: 1 Store the receive frequency using the method already described under Storing Memories (it doesn’t matter if a repeater offset is active). 1 Tune to the desired transmit frequency. G1 Press and hold the F/W key for 4 second to display the blinking label in the memory box again. C1 Press and hold the PTT switch while pressing FW once more momentarily (this will not Key the trans- mitt) Whenever you recall a separate transmit frequency memory on the main channel, “+” appear together near the lower left comer of the display. Again, you can press the REV key to display the transmit frequency, and the shift symbols will blink while reversed. After storing a memory with @ separate transmit frequency, if you rewrite the receive frequency, the separate transmit frequency is deleted.Memory Tuning While receiving on a recalled memory (but not with Alternating Band Selection activated), you can retune it and change other memorized settings, like repeater shift, by first pressing the MHz button momentarily. “MT” appears to the right of the memory label in the memory box, and you can tune in the same ways as described before (including the 1-MHz button). You can store the new frequency and settings in the current, or another memory, the same as if you were using the dial mode. Just press and hold FAW for / second, select a new memory (if desired), and press FW again mo- mentarily. Operation remains on the (new) memory as the old memory, if different, reverts to its original state. After retuning a memory, if you don’t want to save your changes, just press D/MR: once to return to the original memory data, or twice if you want to leave the ‘memories and return to the dial mode. Hiding and Erasing Memories As already mentioned, storing data in a memory automatically overwrites previously stored data. How- ever, even with two banks on each band, you may not always want to use the same memories in a bank. With the FT-5100, you can select and alter which memories are available without having to rewrite them from scratch. This is done by masking certain memories so that they are hidden from operation, and unmasking them only when desired. To mask a memory, C1 Recall the memory to be masked. CO Press the F/W key for 14 second (until the memory label blinks). G1 Press the REV key. This causes the display to change to memory 1, and the previously selected memory to be no longer selectable manually, or by scanning (described later). To unmask a hidden memory for operation, CF Recall any memory. 1 Press and hold the FW key for 1 second. C1 Setect the memory number to be restored. C1 Press the REV key (not FW!) ‘When you have hidden some memories, be careful not to overwrite them accidentally. If you do, you will loose the previous contents. Scanning Before starting the scanner, make sure the SQL control is set to squelch off the noise on a clear channel. ‘You start and stop scanning with the UP or DWN keys on the microphone. Just press and hold the button for more than % second to start the scanner. If the trans- ceiver is in the dial mode, band scanning will result. Otherwise, if a memory label is displayed, only the memories in the current bank will be scanned (on both Memory Tuning & Scanning 21Memory Skip & Subband Scanning bands alternately if alternating band memory selection is active). Scanning pauses when a signal opens the squelch, and the decimal point on the display blinks. You can choose scan-resume modes: either pause ‘mode, in which the scanner pauses for as long as the carrier keeps the squelch open; or the 5-second mode, in which the scanner pauses for five seconds and then resumes scanning whether the signal is still present or not. The 5-second moue is the factory default. To change the scan-resume mode, press F/W = STEP. A small “P” or “5” in the memory box indicates the current mode. If you want to change it, press F/W momentarily. Press the REV key to return to the fre- quency display when the scan-resume mode is set the way you want it. ° 258 ‘You can stop the scanner manually by pressing the PIT, UP or DWN button on the microphone, or the DIMR button. Memory Skip Scanning When you have some very active channels stored in memories you may wish to skip them when scanning, but still have them available for manual selection. You can mark a memory to be skipped by pressing F/W = ‘SKIP (the D/MR button at the upper right) while receiv- ing on the memory. A line of four tiny arrowheads (three for the sub channel) appears just to the right of the memory number box to show that this memory will be skipped during scanning (although you can still recall it manually). 6 9328.70 ‘To re-enable a scan-skip memory for scanning, just repeat the steps you took to disable it: select the mem- ory manually, and press FW => SKIP. Programmable Subband Limits Besides band and memory scanning, the FT-5100 ccan be set to tune or scan only the frequencies between lower and upper limits of your choice. These limits are stored in the special "subband limit memories” labelled Land 1 (ower), and Uand 1U (upper): 1 Store the lower edge of the desired scanning range in ‘memory L, and the upper edge in memory U (or in memories 1 and 1U). Gi With either of these memories recalled, press the MHz button momentarily.As described. previously in Memory Tuning, “M’ appears in the memory box, and you can tune the mem- ory, but the frequencies stored in memories L and U (or 1L and 1U) now limit your tuning and scanning range to the resulting subband. If the either ARS or manual repeater shift is activated, repeater offset is applied automatically when you transmit (even if the resulting transmit frequency is outside the subband limits). Note: The frequency resolution of subband limits is 100 kHz, although the channel resolution of the subband limit memories is the selected chan- nel step size. Therefore the frequencies stored in these memories are both rounded downto the nearest 100 kHz for their purpose as subband limits. Since the subband limit memories are not limited to a specific frequency, you can still use them for other purposes within the 100-kHz range above the intended subband limit. Example: To limit reception to 145.0 ~ 146.0 MHz 1 Set the main display to the 2-m band, and tune the dial 10 any frequency between 143.000 and 145.095 MHz. Hold the FW key for 5 second, tune the selector knob so that L appears in the 2-m memory box, and then press F/W again momentarily. The displayed frequency is now stored to provide an effective lower subband limit of 145.000 MHz. Tune the dial to any channel between 146,000 and 146.095 MHz. 1 Repeat the second step, selecting U in the memory box. Ths stores the effective upper subband limit of 146,000 MHz. 07 Press DIMR to change to memory operation. Oi Press the MHz button momentarily to activate the 145,000 ~ 146.000 subband limits for tuning and scanning. ‘To cancel your subband limits and return to memory operation, press D/MR (if you are scanning, or want ta return to dial operation, you must press it twice). Press- ing the CALL button also cancels subband limits as operation switches to the CALL channel. Once you have stored the Land U memories, you can reactivate the subband just by recalling either mem- ory and pressing MHz. You can also press the BAND button to switch main and sub channels, without dis- turbing subband limits, even if scanning. However, you cannot activate the subband when the Lor U memories are marked for skip-scanning, or if either of these memories are masked (hidden). The 1L/1U memory pair behaves exactly the same way. ‘You will recollect from the memory bank des tion that each of the four banks in the FT-5100 has two pairs of subband limit memories: for a total of eight available subband limit pairs (four on each band). Of course you can set the main and sub channels to tune or scan different subbands, on the same or different bands. & Scanning uning Subband T 232 = s z 5 = 3 3 5 § & oc 2 = 3 = 24 Priority Channel Monitoring ‘The priority function allows automatic checking for activity on a memory every five seconds while operat- ing on the dial or other memories. When the receiver detects a signal on the priority memory, operation auto- matically shifts to that memory while the signal present (plus a few seconds). If you transmit while paused on the priority memory, priority monitoring, ceases and operation stays on the priority memory. To set up for priority monitoring: Ci Preset the squelch, and store the frequency to be monitored in a memory (this must be memory 1 if you will be operating on other memories during priority monitoring). 7 Press D/MR to operate in the dial mode, or else select, the memory you want to operate on, and then press FW = PRI (MHz). A“P™ appears in the memory box, and about every five seconds the displayed frequency shifts to the prior- ity memory briefly while the receiver checks for a signal. While no signal appears on the priority memory to open the squelch, you can tune, transmit and receive on the dial, or select and operate on other memories (but not scan). Ifa station you wish to talk with appears on the priority memory, press the PTT switch momentarily while receiving their signal, to stop priority checking. Otherwise, when a signal appears on the priority mem- ory, priority checking will pause and the decimal on the display will blink. Priority monitoring then resumes, according to how you set the scan-resume mode — either after a 5-second pause, or after the cartier drops. To cancel priority monitoring manually, press D/MR. Note that you can use any other memory asa priority channel in the above procedure when you are going to bbe operating in dial mode. You cannot, however, switch from memory to dial opera first cancelling priority monitoring (pressing D/MR cancels priority monitoring). You also cannot scan on the same band during priority monitoring, unless you do so on the other (sub or main) receive channel: in single-band dual-receive operation you can switch be- ‘ween main and sub channels and operate on the other channel in any way you wish without affecting priority monitoring on the first channel. You can even activate both receiver channels for priority monitoring simulta- neously, effectively monitoring four frequencies at once (two on each receiver channel). During single- ‘band dual-receive operation, if you switch bands while priority monitoring, the function will remain enabled, although it will be suspended until you return to that band. The priority function is also not disabled by switching the radio off. n or vice-versa withoutCTCSS Operation The built-in Tone Encoder function can be used to access repeaters and stations that require a CTCSS tone, by sending a tone whenever you transmit. Also, if you have the FTS-22 CTCSs Decoder Unit option installed, you can silently monitor for calls on busy channels (the FTS-22 includes separate decoders for each receiver channel). The encode function superimposes a subaudible tone (at a frequency too low to be heard) on the transmitted carrier. The optional (FTS-22) decode function monitors receiver audio through a narrow fil- ter at the same subaudible frequency, keeping the squelch closed until you receive a signal with a match- ing subaudible tone. Installation of the FTS-22 is de- scribed at the back of this manual. To check or set the CTCSS tone frequency, press FW = T.SET (the same as the TONE key) to see the tone frequency displayed in Hz, To change the tone fre~ quency, rotate the selector knob or press the microphone DWN/UP keys until the display shows the tone fre quency you require (from the choices in the table below). Press TONE to return to the operating frequency dis- play after checking or selecting the tone frequency. To activate CTCSS operation just press TONE when the operating fre- quency is displayed. *ENC’ (encode) appears in reverse letters at the left edge of the display and the tone > 88S voce generator is activated for transmission (on the main channel). If you press TONE again without the FTS-22 option, the encoder turns off. If the FTS-22 is installed, both “ENC” and ‘DEC’ (decode) are displayed together as tone squelch is activated for both transmit and re- ceive (requiring a matching tone to open the squelch). Pressing TONE a third time disables tone squelch. You can store different Crcss tones (and en- code/decode states) in each memory in the same man- ner (and at the same, or different time) as storing operating frequencies. Later, to change the tone or state stored in a memory, just recall it, re- select the tone frequency or function, and store again. ‘The sub channel display shows a small ‘D’ near the bottom right corner only if the Crcss decoder is active on the sub channel (it shows nothing for the encoder, since the sub channel is not used for transmitting). The sub channel decoder can be toggled by the CTCSS Operation 25CTCSS Bell Paging 26 TONE button when ‘ALT’ is blinking (after pressing FIW => SUB). Of course settings are preserved when switching bands. ‘CTCSS Bell!’ Paging with the FTS-22 CSS Bell operation is very similar to the CTCss encode/decode operation just described, in that sub- audible tones open the squelch. However, if you are waiting for a call, it is sometimes convenient to have the transceiver “ring” to get your attention. The CTCSS Bell mode displays a small bell at the left side of the display for the main channel, and at the lower right comer for the sub channel. When you receive a match- ing CTCSS call, the transceiver rings like a telephone, after which the small bell on the display blinks to indicate you received a call. To activate the Crs Bell: GF Set the desired band to the main display, if necessary, with the BAND button, and tune to the desired fre~ quency. CO Setect a cress tone frequency using the FW and T.SET keys as described on the previous page, if you have not already CF When you expect to receive calls from stations using tone squelch (decoding, or CTCSS Bel), activate tone squelch encode/decode operation as described above, 0 you will not miss calls when you tum off the CTCSS Bell later to reply Press FW = BELL (the CALL button, above the selector knob). A small bell icon appears to the left of the main frequency, or at to bottom right for the sub channel frequency), indicating that Crcss Bell paging is now activated. Now all calls on this channel without a matching CTCSS tone will be ignored by your receiver. Any call received with the matching CTCSS tone will cause the transceiver to ring and the squelch to open while the caller transmits. The bell icon begins to blink, and continues until you manually reset it (by pressing the PTT switch to transmit, retuning, or pressing D/MR). ‘Note that the other station does not need to be using the CTCSS Bell function to call you: they can use normal TCS encode-only (or encode/decode) functions of their transceiver. When you receive a call, disable the CTCss Bell feature to prevent ringing every time the other station, transmits: press FW = BELL to tum it off. ‘The CTCSs Bell system is receiver channel-specific, but not memory-specific. You can activate it on the sub channel (after activating the CTCSS decoder), by pr ing FWV => OP to display the blinking “ALT” indicator before selecting the CTCSS Bell mode. You cannot, however, store the CTCSS Bell mode selection in a memory (although you can store CTCSS tone frequen- s and encode/decode states).DIMF Paging & Code Squelch ‘The FT-5100 includes a DTMF tone encoder/decoder to provide paging (pager mode) and selective calling (code squelch mode) features under DTME control. Overview The paging and code squelch systems use 3-digit numeric codes (000 ~ 999), transmitted as blocks of sequential DTMF (Dual-Tone, Multi-Frequency) tone pairs. The FT-5100 has twenty-eight Code Memories in which to store 3-digit DTMF codes. These are arranged in four banks, so that there are seven Code Memories for each of the main and sub receiver channels, on each band. Only two of these banks can be used at one time (one bank per receiver, during dual-receive operation). When either DTMF paging or code squelch is active, the 100's-of-MHz digit of the operating frequency is replaced by a Code Memory number (0 ~ 6). In its most common function, the receiving station remains silent until it receives one of the stored 3-digit codes. Then the squelch opens so the caller is heard, and in the pager ‘mode, the transceiver also rings like a telephone. When you press the PTT switch to reply, the same three prestored DYMF code digits are transmitted automat- ically. In the pager mode, three more DTMF digits (pre~ ceded by a DTMF asterisk) are also sent, representing your personal station idemtification, ‘The DTMF paging and code squelch systems are selected by the PAGE key to the right of the selector knob. Either “PAG” or a small “C” appears on the display when DTMF paging or code squelch is activated, respectively, and the 100’s-of-MHz frequency digit is replaced by a Code Memory number (0 ~ 6). You can select which Code Memory is active using the micro- phone UP and DWN buttons (only!). Next we will look at how these features operate in more detail, followed by the description of how to set up and use them, DIMF Code Squeich ‘The code squelch mode is very simple. Both you and the other station communicate using the same 3-digit DIMF sequence, sent automatically by the FT-5100 at the start of every transmission, Your receiver normally remains silent (0 all signals that are not prefaced with your selected 3-digit code. When you receive the tones, Your squelch opens and stays open until a few seconds lafler the end of each transmission, In the code squelch mode, you must first store and then manually select the one Code Memory holding the 3-digit DYMF code required to open your squelch. This procedure is described on the following pages. Also, in the code squelch mode, Code Memories 1 ~ 6 all have the same function — distinctions and special settings that apply to the pager mode are irrelevant. DTMF Paging & Code Squelch 27DTMF Paging & Code Squelch 28 DIMF Paging In the DTMF pager mode there are two different types of Code Memories. You can receive signals that are prefaced with any of up to six different 3-digit codes (per Code Memory bank), according to the type of Code Memories you have stored. When you receive paging call, the selected Code Memory changes auto- matically, and the display responds in one of two ways, also depending on the type of stored paging code: Individual Codes These are personal ID codes to identify each station uniquely. You store one of these in each Code Mem- ory bank for your ID, in Code Memory 1. In each Code Memory bank you can store up to five other Individual Codes of stations you call often, in Code ‘Memories 2 ~ 6. When someone else transmits your Individual Code, your display shows “P”. in the Code Memory position (that is, the 100°s-of-MHz position), with the other station’s Individual Code appearing to the right so you can see who called. 2. Group Codes ‘This type of code identifies a group of stations. You would generally share a Group Code with your friends or among club members. When you receive call with a Group Code, the Code Memory number (2~ 6) in which you stored that 3-digit Group Code Manual DTMF Calling Inither code squelch or pager modes, any DTMF- equipped station can call you (they can use a DTMF keypad to send the three digits if you are in code squelch mode, or six digits with an asterisk in the middle if you are in pager mode). Each tone (keypress) should be at least 0.2 seconds long, spaced less than 2 seconds apart. appears in the Code Memory position on your dis play, with the 3-digit Code number to the right. Note that for a Group Code, the display does not show the ID and code of the caller, but those of the group instead. Code Memories 2~6 can be used to store either Individual Codes (for calling purposes only) or Group Codes (for both calling and receiving), as you desire. With either type of page, the PAG indicator starts blinking when a page is received, and continues until you reset it. This is convenient to let you know if someone called while your attention was elsewhere. Remember, with code squelch operation (but not with paging), you can only receive a call on the cur- rently selected Code Memory, and the display does not change when a call is received. So for code squelch, as mentioned above, the Individual/Group distinctiondoes not apply: although you must still store the 3-digit Code Memories, they all function the same way. Storing Code Memories ‘The first thing to do before using the paging or code squelch systems is to store your Individual Code in Code Memory 1. Keep in mind that there are four separate banks of Code Memories. We will describe the process only for the main channel, and on one band. To set up the other hand you ean just switch hands, and to set up the sub channel you can press FW = OP to activate the keys for the sub channel before starting the following procedure. 7 Hold the FAW button for ¥ second (until the memory box blinks and the second beep sounds), then press PAGE momentarily to enable the Code Serting mode. ‘The frequency display is replaced by a blinking Code Memory number to the left of the decimal, and the corresponding 3-digit Code (*000" if not used before) to the right. Turn the selector knob, if necessary, to select Code Memory 1 (the Code Memory digit can be set to 0~ 6, with 0 being ‘read-only’, and 2 ~ 6 programmable with group or other individual's IDs). Code Memory 1 is for your personal DTMF paging ID Code. C1 Press either the MHz bution or the UP button on the ‘microphone. The Code Memory number will stop blinking, and the next digit to the right will begin to blink. This is the first digit of the 3-digit DTMF Code. Now tum the selector knob to select a DTMF Code digit between 0 and 9, corresponding to the first digit of your personal ID code (in this Code Memory bank —each bank requires a separate entry). Press MHz or the microphone UP button again to cause the next digit to the right to blink, and again turn the selector knob to set the next digit of your ID code.. Gi Repeat the above step to set the last digit. If you want to go back and change one of the three code digits, you can press the DWN button on the microphone to step backwards through the digits. C1 Press the PAGE key to return the display to normal. Your ID Code is now stored in Code Memory 1. You use the same procedure to store the Memory Codes of other individuals or groups in Code Memories 2~6, but with an additional feature. Generally, you store another station’s ID Code so you can page them, but you do not want to have your transceiver ringing every time someone else calls them. On the other hand, you store Group Codes with the intention of receiving ‘any pages to the group (so you want your squelch to open and the transceiver to ring, if in pager mode). During the Code Memory storage procedure above, when storing Code Memories 2 ~ 6, you have an oppor- tunity to decide whether your transceiver should re- spond to incoming paging calls on a particular Memory Code. While in the Code Setting mode (after holding Storing DIMF Code Memories 29Responding to a DTMF Page FAW and pressing PAGE), you can press the F/W key to toggle DTMF squelch pager capability on and off. When on, that is, when the decoder is enabled to receive paging calls with this Code Memory, a small underbar appears beneath the Code Memory number atthe left. (ez ‘Therefore, if you are setting a Group Code (for receiving), you want to have the underbar on, and if setting another station’s Individual Code (for calling purposes), you want it off. As already mentioned, t distinction does not apply to code squelch only (non- Pager) operation: either setting works the same way. Note that the underbar is displayed permanently on Code Memory 1, since this is your own ID (that you will always want to receive when pager mode is acti- vated). Also, the underbar never appears on Code ‘Memory 0, since this Memory slot is reserved for dis- play of the ID of incoming paging calls. $005 Responding to a DIMF Page, and Resetting Once your ID is stored in Code memory 1, you are ready to receive DTMF Paging calls directed to you. Any DTMF-equipped station can call you by sending your 3-digit code, followed by an asterisk, and their 3-digit ID Code. If you monitor with the code squelch acti vated (“C” displayed), your squelch will open when 632.546 45.068 you receive your ID Code. If you are monitoring with the DTMF Paging feature activated (“PAG” displayed), the transceiver reacts according to how you stored your Code Memories, as described above. The paging ring- ing tones are distinctive for the two receiver channels, so you can distinguish on which frequency you are paged by ear, as well as by the display. If you press your PTT switch after receiving a call, the Code (either Individual or Group) is transmitted, and if paging is enabled, your ID Code is sent. When you receive a page your display shows “P.” and the caller's ID (Code Memory 0). Pressing your PTT switch causes your transceiver to transmit his ID, followed by your ID (Code Memory 1), and resets the pager to receive another call. The other station will then hear a ring from their receiver, as their squelch opens. You should switch from paging to code squelch mode once contact is established, or your transceiver will continue to ring every time the other station trans- mits. To do this for the niin channel, press PAGE once, so that a small “C appesrs to the left center of the frequency. For the sub channel, press F/W => OP, if needed to get the “ALT” indicator blinking, then PAGE once, $0 a small “C” appears in the upper right corner.© 632640 15088 With Code Squelch activated in this manner, you will hear three (muted) DTMF code digits transmitted when you press your PTT switch. These digits are those stored in the Code Memory currently displayed place of the 100°s-of-MHz digit), and they will open the squelch of the other station. Since his initial paging call automatically set his ID into (your) Code Memory 0, you will be sending his ID. Therefore, at the start of each transmission, you must wait a second or two after pressing the PTT switch for the DTMF code to be sent (you will hear it in your speaker). DTMF Code Delay ‘When calting other stations using paging or code squelch, you may find some are unable to receive ‘your calls. This can be caused by their squelch not ‘opening fast enough (after receiving your carrier) to allow all of the DTMF digits to be received. To correct this, you can set a longer delay between key-down and the start of the DTMF code. With any Code Memory displayed, press the RPT key. An L will appear in the memory box when the longer delay is activated. This setting affects all paging and code squelch transmissions. Important! It you originated the page, you must also press the UP button on your microphone to switch the current Code Memory to your ID (Code Memory 1). f you don't, or if both stations take the same actions after a paging connection, you'll each end up using a different DTMF Code, and fail 1o open each other's code squelch. To reactivate Code Paging when your conversation finished, press PAGE twice so “PAG” is displayed, Display Brightness ‘As supplied from the factory, the brightness of the display backlighting is controlled automatically by a photosensor. You can disable the automatic con- trol and set the brightness manually, if desired: With the transceiver switched off, press and hold the Mz button near the upper left while switching the transceiver on. Release the MHz button and press the FAW button, ‘Then within five seconds, turn the selector knob to set the desired display brightness. ‘Wait five seconds, or press F/W again, to return the control functions to normal operation. To reactivate automatic brightness control, repeat the first step above. 8 & $ < & = & a 8 3 & 8 s S S = s < 33 : & > 3 8 = & 32 In Case of Problems You should not despair if you find some aspects of FT-5100 operation somewhat complicated at first. The small number of controls belies the variety of features that are available, and some keys and buttons have more functions than are indicated by their labels. So it isnot difficult to get lost at least until you have had the chance to learn the various functions of the display and keys. This section provides some tips to help you navi- gate the various display and key modes. If the display shows nothing at all, push and hold the power switch for ¥ second, and check the power sup- ply connections. The state of the display tells a lot (but not all) about the current state of operation. Each half of the display can take on as many as five different states. These are shown at the right for the main channel, together with the key to press in each case to return to the operating frequency display. It is well worthwhile to study the main frequency display diagram on page 5 carefully. This display is the basis for basic operation. For example, ifthe frequency display changes unexpectedly when you transmit (or if “Ere” appears), check for a small ‘+? or ‘—" near the lower left, and press the RPT button if present. If pressing a button appears to do nothing, first check for “LOCK” at the center of the display. If you see Main Frequency Display naga 430000 y4G08 Tuning Step & Scan Mode Display (press REV) Repeater ShiftARS Display (press RPT) "9500 CTCSS ToneiBeeper Display (press TONE) 885 5008 DTMF Code Memory Display (press PAGE) 2008 458ocit, press the FW. => LOCK (the LOW button,just above the microphone jack) to unlock the keys. Also check the splay for a blinking “ALT” above the VOL control, indicating that key operations are being applied to the sub channel (at the right), rather than the main channel. Press SUB to return control to the main channel. Other- wise, you can press the D/MR button, which will usu- ally terminate any partially entered commands. If the 100°s-of-MHZz digit is weird (0,2, 3, 5 or 6) or behaves strangely when you try to tune, check tor either “PAG” or “C” displayed at either the left side of the ‘main display, or the right of the sub display, indicating that DIME paging or code squelch is active. If so, press PAGE, twice if necessary, to clear these symbols and return the frequency display to normal Ifthe radio still doesn’t obey your commands, check to sce if the “TX” indicator near the upper left of the display is on, indicating that it is transmitting. Releas- ing the PTT switch should return the set to receive. If still nothing happens, switch the transceiver off, and then back on, If the display is completely blank, or if it shows all segments at the same time, and’ you cannot turn the transceiver off, you may have inadvertently started ‘memory cloning - see the Caution box on the next page. Finally, if you are unable to gain sensible control of the transceiver, reset the CPU as described below. To avoid confusion resulting from inadvertent but- ton presses, set the keypad lock on (press FW = LOCK) if you leave the transceiver unattended while i is on, Remember to set the lock back off when you wish to enter data, Resetting the CPU Resetting the CPU clears all memories, repeater shifts and other settings to their defaults, and leaves the transceiver CPU in the same state as when it left the factory. To reset the CPU, press and hold the D/MR button and REV key while turning the transceiver on. Memory Backup Normally, a lithium battery inside the transceiver retains all settings and memories while power is off or disconnected. If this battery ever needs replacing, the transceiver will be found to have lost its memories, although it wil still operate properly. ‘The backup battery is on the inside of the front panel, and is not easy to access. We therefore recom- mend that it be replaced only by a Yaesu-authorized technician to ensure that itis installed properly CPU Reset & Memory Backup 33Memory Cloning Memory Cloning All memory data stored in one transceiver can be moved to another by connecting the microphione jacks together as indicated in the diagram below. 1 Turn both transceivers off, and then press and hold the F/W keys while turning the power switches on. All segments ofthe displays will be blinking. (Press the REV key on the destination transceiver (the display will stop blinking, and either go blank, or show all segments). Ci Press the RPT key on the source transceiver. When the data transfer is complete, the displays should return to normal. If “Err” appears on the display, turn both transceivers off and try again. If the display of Caution! Do not attempt memory cloning without having a proper cable connected between the microphone Jacks. If you do not have a cable, or if the connec- tions are incorrect, the transceiver microprocessors ‘may freeze up, preventing the set from being turned off. In this case, you will need to disconnect the power cable to restart the microprocessors. the destination transceiver remains all blank or all on, and you cannot turn the transceiver off, see the Cau- tion box, and recheck your cable. 1 Turn both radios off and remove the cloning cable. 585Packet Radio TNC Interconnections Many popular packet radio TNC units can be con- nected to the DATA IN/OUT jack on the rear panel. Use shielded cable for the audio lines, keep them as short as possible to avoid RF pickup. There is no connection for squelch status, so your TNC should have a PLL-type DCD circuit. Important Note: Both main and sub receiver audio are present at the DATA IN/OUT jack on the rear panel during dual-band operation. This fixed-level audio is independent of speaker audio and is not affected by VOL and BAL controls. To avoid possible interference uring packet signal reception from unwanted sub re- ceiver audio mixing, single band operation is recom- mended, Select the desired band using the BAND and [ The time-out-timer Adjusting ‘Th tme-cu-timer a factory poet to 15 minutes ‘To change this default song Prete nd hold tho LOW ey, while trsing on tn tanecier ' is 49.088 | ‘Then, using the selector knob or microphone buttons, select your desired time-out-time. (Adjustable from 0 ~ 60 minutes in 1 minute steps) Press the LOW key to return to normal operation. SUB keys as described in the Operation section of this manual. For packet operation, the transmitter is keyed by pulling down the impedance of the tip contact of the DATA IN/OUT jack. This must be done by the PTT ‘control line of the TNC, by connecting this line through, a2 to 3.3-KQ resistor to the tip contact (along with transmit audio). See the schematic diagram below. After making the connections, you may need to adjust the TNCs input and output level controls for proper modulation and demodulation. The FT-5100 provides a constant level of receiver output (200 mVp- pp), and requires input of 20 mV for transmission. Refer to your TNC manual for details of the procedure. O33 Packet‘The FTS-22 includes an encoder and decoder for 38 FIA standard subavdible CTCSs tones, programmable from the front panel of the FT-5100. It provides silent monitoring of busy channels when activated by the ENCode/DECode Tone Squelch function, Tone squelch operation on both channels or bands requires ‘only one FTS-22. See the Operation chapter for details 1 Disconnect the power cable, and tum the set upside- down. Referring to Figure 1, remove the six screws affixing the bottom cover, and remove the cover. CF Referring to Figure 2, locaie unused 12-pin con 413005 inside the front panel. Peel the covering from ane side of the double-sided ape provided with the FTS-22 and stick it on the top of the ¥CO housing just behind 15008. (C1 Note in Figure 3 how the FTS-22 cable routes over the top of the board. Plug the FTS-22 cable into 15005 FTS-22 Installation 36 FTS-22 Tone Squelch Unit Installation ‘Then peel the covering from the exposed side of the tape, and press the FTS-27 ant i C7 The factory adjusts the ourput tone level (WRI on the FTS-22) forthe proper deviation, so it shuld reyuine ‘no further adjustment, C1 Replace the botiom cover removed in the first step. Figure 1.7 wopmporsuy 2-SLtRc YAESU‘MUSEN CO., LTD. x. CPO. RoI; Tolye, Japan * YaESU #S\A. 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