Yaesu FT3DR User manual
C4FM/FM 144/430MHz
DIGITAL/ANALOG TRANSCEIVER
FT3DR
Operating Manual
Quick Guide ....................................................3
Controls & Connections ................................4
Transceiver.......................................................................4
Touch Screen Display .....................................................6
Supplied Accessories and Options ..............9
Supplied Accessories......................................................9
Available Options.............................................................9
Preparation....................................................10
Installing the Antenna....................................................10
Attaching the Belt Clip...................................................10
Installing the Battery Pack ............................................10
Charging the Battery Pack...........................11
Charging the Battery Pack using the
Battery Charger (SAD-25B)..........................................11
Charging the Battery Pack using the
Rapid Charger (CD-41) .................................................11
External Power Supply.................................12
Connecting an External Power Supply for Use in
Vehicle............................................................................12
Connecting to an External Power Supply Using a
Power Cable...................................................................12
Using a microSD Memory Card...................12
Usable microSD Memory Cards ..................................12
Formatting a microSD Memory Card...........................12
Operation.......................................................13
Turning the Transceiver ON..........................................13
Adjusting the Volume Level...........................................13
Adjusting the squelch setting........................................13
Toggling the Operating Band........................................14
Selecting a Frequency Band.........................................14
Tuning to a Frequency...................................................14
Changing the Frequency Step.................................15
Selecting the Communication Mode............................16
Fixing the Communication Mode.............................17
Transmission..................................................................17
Changing the Transmission Power Level ....................18
Locking Keys and DIAL knob........................................18
Using the convenient Digital C4FM feature
..19
About the Digital Group ID (DG-ID) feature.................19
Communicating with the DG-ID feature.......................19
Repeater Operation......................................23
Communicating Via the Repeater................................23
Using the Memory ........................................24
Registering to Memory Channels.................................24
Recalling a Memory Channel.......................................24
Clearing Memories........................................................25
Restored erased memory.............................................25
Recalling the Home Channels......................................25
Changing the Home Channel Frequency....................25
Split Memory..................................................................26
Using Memory Tag ........................................................26
Using Memory Bank......................................................26
Scanning Function.......................................27
VFO Scan.......................................................................27
Memory Channel Scanning..........................................27
Programmable Memory scan (PMS)...........................28
Dual Receive (DW) feature...........................................28
Convenient Functions..................................29
Bluetooth®Operation.....................................................29
When connecting to a Bluetooth Headset for the
first time -Pairing-......................................................29
Hands-free operation with a Bluetooth headset
(VOX function)...........................................................30
Send by pressing the button on the Bluetooth
headset (when the VOX function is off)...................30
VOX Operation...............................................................31
Setting VOX function.................................................31
Set the VOX (automatic voice transmission)
delay time...................................................................31
Band Scope....................................................................32
GPS Function.................................................................33
Tone squelch feature.....................................................33
Digital Code squelch (DCS) feature.............................33
Digital Personal ID (DP-ID) feature..............................33
Using Set Mode.............................................34
Set Mode Operation......................................................34
Tables of Set Mode Operations...................35
Restoring to Defaults (Reset)......................41
All Reset .........................................................................41
Set Mode Reset.............................................................41
Specifications...............................................42
Contents
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①Turning the Power ON
Install the charged battery pack and then
press and hold the switch.
②Inputting the Call sign
When turning the power ON for the first
time after purchasing, input the call sign of
your own station.
1. When turning the power ON for the first
time after purchasing, the call sign input
screen will be displayed.
2. Press the [DISP] key.
3. Input the call sign.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select each
character.
Touch to move the cursor to the
right.
4. Repeat step 3 to input the remaining
call sign characters.
Touch to move the cursor to the left.
5. Press the switch to conclude input-
ting.
Normal operation (VFO Mode) screen
will be displayed.
③Selecting the Operating Band
Press the [BAND] key.
④Tuning the frequency
Rotate the DIAL knob.
⑤Adjusting the volume
Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the volume
to a comfortable level.
⑥Adjusting the squelch setting
The squelch level may be adjusted to
mute the background noise when no sig-
nal is received.
1. Press the SQL switch.
2. Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the
squelch to a level at which the back-
ground noise is muted.
* When the squelch level is increased,
the noise is more likely to be si-
lenced, but it may become more diffi-
cult to receive weak signals.
3. Press the SQL switch to save the set-
ting.
⑦Selecting the
Communication Mode
The communication mode is automatically
selected to correspond to the signal being
received.
Touch [MODE] to manually select the com-
munication mode.
⑧
Transmitting/Receiving Signals
Transmitting
While pressing and holding the PTT ( )
switch, speak into the microphone.
Receiving
Release the to return to receive mode.
Quick Guide
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Controls & Connections
Transceiver
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫⑯
⑬
⑭
⑮
⑧
⑰
①GPS Antenna
②Antenna Jack (SMA)*
③TX/BUSY LED
Lights green (A-band) or blue (B-band)
during receive and lights red during trans-
mit.
④PTT Switch
Press and hold the PTT switch to transmit,
and release it to receive.
⑤MONI/T-CALL Switch
Press the MONI/T-CALL switch to open
the squelch.
⑥SQL Switch
Press the SQL switch, then rotate the VOL
knob to adjust the squelch level.
⑦Power (Lock) Switch
When the power is OFF, press and hold
this switch to turn the Power ON.
When the power is ON, press and hold
the switch again to turn the Power OFF.
When the power is ON, press this button
briefly to engage, or release the key lock.
⑧Battery Pack*
⑨Microphone
⑩DIAL knob
Rotate the DIAL Knob to change the fre-
quency or select a memory channel.
VOL knob
Rotate the VOL Knob to to adjust the audio
volume level.
⑪Full Color Touch screen display
Touch to set the frequency and various
other settings.
⑫Keypad
［BACK］
key
Press to return to the previous screen.
［DISP］
key
Pressing each time switches between the
frequency display and the backtrack dis-
play.
Press and hold for over one second to
enter Set mode.
［BAND］
key
Pressing each time increases the fre-
quency band.
［Ȥ］
key
In normal mode, press to start WIRES-X.
When WIRES-X is activated, press and
hold for over one second to return to the
normal mode.
［GM］
key
Press to turn the GM function on/off.
Press and hold for over one second to
enter DG-ID number setting screen.
［A/B］
key
Pressing each time switches between
A-band and B-band.
Press and hold for over one second to
switch between the Dual Band Receive
mode and the Mono Band Receive mode.
［V/M] key
Pressing each time switches between
VFO mode and memory mode.
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⑬Speaker
⑭microSD memory card slot*
⑮DATA Terminal*
When updating the firmware, connect to a PC
using a USB cable.
⑯MIC/SP jack*
Connect the optional speaker microphone
or earpiece microphone to this jack.
When an external microphone or cable is
connected, the dust and splash protection
does not function.
Do not connect any microphone which
is not specified by Yaesu.
⑰EXT DC IN jack*
When charging the battery pack, connect
the battery charger (SAD-25B) to this
jack.
Connect an external power supply adapt-
er with a cigarette lighter plug (SDD-13)
or an external power cable (E-DC-6) to
this jack.
* When the included antenna and battery pack
are installed and the MIC/SP jack, DATA ter-
minal, micro SD card slot and EXT DC IN jack
are securely covered with rubber caps, the
FT3DR meets the waterproofing performance
conforming to IPX5.
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Touch Screen Display
Battery condition
Displays mode
Squelch/Volume Bar Graph (B-band)
Displays operation mode
Squelch/Volume Bar Graph (B-band)
Display of settings such as DG-ID/TONE
Communication Mode
A-band display area
B-band display area
A-band icon
LOCK
Lights when the mute unction is active
Lights when Auto Power Off is active Lights when GPS is acquired
Lights when GPS Log Function is enabled
Lights when a microSD memory card is inserted
Lights when Bluetooth function is active
Lights when DTMF function is enabled
Communication mode selection (AMS/DN/VW)
Communication mode selection at AMS (AMS/DN/VW)
Press: Function menu screen
Press and hold: Memory write
B-band icon
Lights when AF DUAL Function is enabled
StatusBar
The battery condition is displayed in 8 steps.
: Full battery power
: Battery is depleted. Charge battery.
:
(When blinking) Charge battery immediately.
Appears when the lock function is enabled.
Appears when the Mute function is enabled.
Appears when the AF DUAL function is enabled.
Appears when the APO (Automatic Power-Off) function is enabled.
Appears when the DTMF Autodialer function is activated.
Appears when the Built-in GPS function is activated.
Appears when the Voice memory function is enabled.
Appears when the GPS Log function is enabled.
Appears when a microSD card is inserted.
Appears when the Bluetooth function is activated.
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●Dual Band Screen
A-band and B-band are displayed in a top-down fashion.
●Function Menu Screen
Touching
［F MW］
displays the function menu screen.
Function Menu Screen 1 Function Menu Screen 2
●GPS Screen
The GPS satellite statuses are shown
with number.
●Band Scope Screen
The screen appears as shown, when the
band scope is turned on.
●SETUP MENU Screen
Set Mode allows selecting various functions from the list and setting each function ac-
cording individual preferences.
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About Waterproofing Feature Conforming to IPX5
When the included antenna and battery pack are installed and the MIC/SP jack, EXT
DC IN jack, DATA terminal, and micro SD slot are securely covered with rubber caps,
this product is moisture and splash resistant. To ensure continued waterproofing pro-
tection, be sure to check the following points before use.
PCheck for damages, deterioration, and dirt.
Antenna rubber, key switch rubber, MIC/SP jack, EXT DC IN jack, DATA terminal, micro SD
slot rubber cap, and battery pack joint.
PCleaning
When this product is contaminated with seawater, sand, or dirt, rinse with fresh water, and
then wipe with a dry cloth immediately.
PRecommended maintenance interval
To insure continued water resistance and optimal performance, it is recommended that main-
tenance be performed annually, or when any damage or deterioration is found. Note that the
maintenance service is subject to fees.
PDo not immerse this product in the following liquids:
Sea, pool, hot spring, water containing soap, detergent, or bath additive, alcohol, or chemi-
cals.
PDo not leave this product for an extended time in the following places:
Bathroom, kitchen, or humid place
POther precautions
Since this product is not totally waterproof, it cannot be immersed in water.
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Supplied Accessories and Options
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack (7.2 V, 2,200 mAh) SBR-14LI
Battery Charger SAD-25B
Antenna
Belt Clip
USB Cable
Operating Manual (This Manual)
SBR-14LI Manual
Battery Pack protective cap
If any item is missing, contact the dealer from which you purchased the transceiver.
Available Options
Speaker / Microphone MH-34B4B
Earpiece Microphone SSM-57A
VOX Headset SSM-63A
Bluetooth®Headset SSM-BT10
Microphone Adapter CT-44
DC Cable with and Cigarette-Lighter Plug SDD-13
DC Cable E-DC-6
Soft Case SHC-34
3x “AA” Cell Battery Case FBA-39
Li-Ion Battery Packs (7.2 V, 2,200 mAh) SBR-24LI
Li-Ion Battery Packs (7.4 V, 1,100 mAh) FNB-101LI
Battery Charger SAD-25B
Rapid Charger CD-41
Speaker Microphone with Snapshot camera MH-85A11U
Cloning Cable CT-168
Data Cable CT-170
PC connection cable SCU-39
PC connection cable CT-169
Data cable (2.5) CT-176
Belt Clip SHB-13
BNC-to-SMAAdapter (BNCJ-SMAP) CN-3
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Preparation
Installing the Antenna
1. Turn the antenna clockwise until it is secured.
Do not hold or twist the upper part of the antenna
when installing or removing it. To do so may break the
conductors inside the antenna.
Do not key the transmit without installing the antenna.
The transmitter components may be damaged.
Hold the thick base
of the antenna
Attaching the Belt Clip
1. Attach the belt clip on the back of transceiver using the
supplied screws (two).
Be sure to use the supplied screws when attaching the belt
clip. If any other screws are used, the belt clip cannot be
secured firmly to the battery pack and the transceiver may
drop off together with the battery pack; the transceiver and
battery pack may fall off, causing injury, breakage and other
damage.
Installing the Battery Pack
1. Insert the bottom tabs of the battery pack in the slots on
the back side lower part of the transceiver.
2. Push the battery in until the battery latches click
securely.
Charge the battery pack before using the transceiver for the
first time after purchase, or when it has not been used for a
long period time.
●Removing the Battery Pack
1. While pressing down the latches, remove the battery
pack.
Press the latches down in the direction of the arrows as
shown in the illustration.
Battery Latches
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