VHF/UHF

DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER

FT-60R

OPERATING MANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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Contents

General Description... 1 Accessories & Options.. 2 Controls & Connections.. 3 Top & Front Panel.. 3 LCD... 4 Side Panel.. 5 Keypad... 6 Installation of Accessories. 8 Antenna Installation.. 8 Installation of FNB-83 Battery Pack. 8 Battery Charging.. 9 Low Battery Indication.. 10 Installation of FBA-25A Battery Case. 10 Interface of Packet TNCs.. 11 Operation... 12 Switching Power On and Off.. 12 Adjusting the Audio Volume Level and Squelch Setting.. 12 Selecting the Operating Band.. 13 Frequency Navigation.. 13 Transmission.. 15 Advanced Operation.. 16 Keyboard Locking.. 16 Keypad/LCD Illumination.. 17 Disabling the Keypad Beeper.. 17 RF Squelch... 18 Checking the Battery Voltage.. 18 Repeater Operation.. 19 Repeater Shifts.. 19 Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS).. 19 Manual Repeater Shift Activation.. 20 CTCSS/DCS Operation.. 22 CTCSS Operation.. 22 DCS Operation.. 23 Tone Search Scanning.. 24 CTCSS/DCS Bell Operation. 25 Split Tone Operation. 25 Tone Calling (1750 Hz). 26 Memory Mode.. 28 Memory Storage.. 28 Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies (Odd Split). 28 Memory Recall.. 29 HOME Channel Memory.. 29 Labeling Memories.. 30 Memory Offset Tuning.. 31 Deleting Memories.. 32 Moving Memory Data to the VFO.. 32 Memory Bank Operation.. 33 Memory Only Mode.. 34 Weather Broadcast Channels.. 34 Scanning... 35 VFO Scanning... 35 Manual VFO Scan.. 35 Programmed VFO Scan.. 36 Memory Scanning.. 37 How to Skip (Omit) a Channel during Memory Scan Operation. 37 Preferential Memory Scan.. 38 Memory Bank Scan.. 39 Weather Alert Scan.. 39 Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS)... 40 Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch).. 41 Automatic Lamp Illumination on Scan Stop.. 43 Band Edge Beeper.. 43 EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch). 44 Storing the CTCSS Tone Pairs for EPCS Operation.. 44 Activating the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System.. 45 Paging Answer Back. 45 Emergency Feature.. 46 Emergency Channel Operation.. 46 Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature.. 46 Smart Search Operation.. 48 Internet Connection Feature.. 49 ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System). 51 DTMF Operation.. 54 Miscellaneous Settings.. 56 Password.. 56 Programming the Key Assignment. 57 Changing the Channel Steps. 57 Changing the Receiving Mode.. 58 Receive Battery Saver Setup. 59 TX Battery Saver.. 59 Disabling the TX/BUSY Indicator. 60 Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature.. 60 Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT). 61 Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO). 61 Mono Band Operation.. 62 Changing the TX Deviation Level.. 62 DCS Code Inversion. 63 Reset Procedures.. 64 Cloning.. 65 Set Mode... 66 Specifications.. 79 AUTO Mode Preset Operating Parameters. 80

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The FT-60R is a dual band FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing local-area two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. The FT-60Rs small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town - and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment. Its incredibly tiny FNB-83 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack provides up to 5 Watts of transmit power on 144 MHz and 430 MHz Amateur Bands. Besides 144- and 430-MHz transceive operation, the FT-60R provides receive coverage of the VHF and UHF TV bands, the VHF AM aircraft band, and a wide range of commercial and public safety frequencies! New and exciting features of the FT-60R are the Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) function, that will automatically cause your FT-60R to transmit your callsign and engage your rigs microphone, even if you are disabled and unable to press the PTT switch; Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch (EPCS), that allows you to page a particular station and only receive calls from that station, if desired; and a security Password feature, that will allow you to turn on and operate your transceiver only after you enter your Password. Additional features include a convenient access key for Vertex Standards WIRES (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System), a transmit Time-Out Timer (TOT), Automatic Power-Off (APO), Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), Yaesus exclusive ARTS (Auto-Range Transponder System) which beeps the user when you move out of communications range with another ARTS equipped station, plus provision for reduction of the TX deviation in areas of high channel congestion. And an RF squelch circuit allows the owner to set the squelch to open at a programmable setting of the S-Meter, thus reducing guesswork in setting the squelch threshold. We appreciate your purchase of the FT-60R, and encourage you to read this manual thoroughly, so as to learn about the many exciting features of your exciting new Yaesu hand-held transceiver!

FT-60R OPERATING MANUAL

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

FNB-83 NC-88B/C Belt Clip Antenna Operating Manual Warranty Card 7.2 V, 1,400 mAh Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack Overnight Battery Charger (10-Hour)

Changing the Transmitter Power Level
To change the power level: Press the [F/W] key, then press the [3(TX PO)] key. The LCD shows the current power output level. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired power output level. Available selections are HIGH (5 W), MID (2 W), and LOW (0.5 W). When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. 1) The FT-60R is smart! You can set up Low power on the 144 MHz band, while leaving 430 MHz on High power, and the radio will remember the different settings on both bands. And when you store memories, you can store the power output settings separately in each memory, so you dont waste battery power when using very close-in repeaters! 2) When you are operating on the Low or Medium power setting, you can press the [F/W] key, when press the PTT switch, to cause the FT-60R to transmit (temporarily) on High power. After one transmission, the power level will revert to the previously-selected (Low or Medium power) setting.

ADVANCED OPERATION

Now that youre mastered the basics of FT-60R operation, lets learn more about some of the really neat features.

KEYBOARD LOCKING

In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the FT-60Rs DIAL and keypad may be locked out. The possible lockout combinations are: LK KEY: LKDIAL: LK K+D: LK PTT: LK P+K: LK P+D: LK ALL: Just the front panel keypad is locked out Just the top panel DIAL is locked out Both the keypad and DIAL are locked out (factory default) The PTT switch is locked out (TX not possible) Both the PTT switch and keypad are locked out Both the PTT switch and DIAL are locked out All of the above are locked out
To lock out some or all of the keys: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 25: LOCK. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to choose between one of the locking schemes as outlined above. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. To activate the locking feature, (1) press and hold in the [6(LOCK)] key for one second, or (2) press the [F/W] key, then press the [6(LOCK)] key. The icon will appear on the LCD. To cancel locking, repeat this process.

KEYPAD/LCD ILLUMINATION

Your FT-60R includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime operation. The reddish illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with minimal degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are provided: KEY Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD lamp for five seconds when you rotate the DIAL knob or press the keypad or any switch (except PTT switch). This is the factory-programmed default setting. 5SEC Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD lamp for five seconds when you press the LAMP switch momentarily. TOGGLE Mode: Toggles the Keypad/LCD lamp on and off when you press the LAMP switch momentarily. Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp operating mode: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 24: LAMP. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the three modes described above. 5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. Press the [F/W] key first, then press the LAMP switch to illuminate the Keypad/LCD lamp continuously until you press the LAMP key again, irrespective of the Lamp mode programmed per the above instructions.

DISABLING THE KEYPAD BEEPER
A keypad beeper provides useful audible feed back whenever a keypad is pressed. If you want to turn the beep off: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 6: BEEP. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the setting to OFF. 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. 6. To turn the beep back on again, select KEY or KEY+SC (factory default) in step 4 above. KEY: The beeper sounds when you press the keypad. KEY+SC: The beeper sounds when you press the keypad, or when the scanner stops.

RF SQUELCH

A special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch. To set up the RF squelch circuit for operation, use the following procedure: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 37: RF SQL. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired signal strength level for the squelch threshold (S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6, S-8, SFULL, or OFF). 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. 6. Finally, rotate the SQL knob fully clockwise.
CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE
The FT-60Rs microprocessor includes programming which will measure the current battery voltage. 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 12: DC VLT. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to display the current DC voltage being supplied. 4. Press the PTT switch to return to normal operation.

REPEATER OPERATION

Repeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dramatic extension of the communication range for low-powered hand-held or mobile transceivers. The FT-60R includes a number of features which make repeater operation simple and enjoyable.

MEMORY MODE

The FT-60R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: 1000 Standard memory channels, numbered 000 through 999. 5 Home channels, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency on each operating band. 50 sets of band-edge memories, also known as Programmable Memory Scan channels, labeled L01/U01 through L50/U50. 10 Memory Banks, labeled BANK 1 through BANK10. Each Memory Bank can be assigned up to 1000 channels from the standard and PMS memory channels. 10 Weather Broadcast Channels.
Standard Memory Channels (1000 channels)
PMS Memory Channels (50 Sets)

L48/U48 L49/U49 L50/U50

Weather Broadcast Channels (10 channels)

WX9 WX10

144 MHz Band 250 MHz Band 350 MHz Band 430 MHz Band 850 MHz Band

WX2 WX3 WX4

Memory Bank 1 Memory Bank 2 Memory Bank 3 Memory Bank 4 Memory Bank 5 Memory Bank 6 Memory Bank 7 Memory Bank 8 Memory Bank 9 Memory Bank 10
Memory Banks (10 banks) HOME Channels (5 channels)

L1/U1 L2/U2

L3/U3 L4/U4

MEMORY STORAGE

1. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure to set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it. 2. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second. 3. Within five seconds of releasing the [F/W] key, you need to make a decision regarding channel storage. The microprocessor will automatically select the next-available free channel (a memory register on which no data has been stored), so you may not wish to make any change; if this is the case, proceed to step 4. If you wish to select a different channel number into which to store the data, rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired memory channel. You may jump 100 memory channels, if youre in a hurry (301 ) by pressing the [BAND(BAND DN)] key (multiple times, if necessary). 4. Press the [F/W] key once more to store the frequency into memory. 5. You still will be operating in the VFO mode, so you may now enter other frequencies, and store them into additional memory locations, by repeating the above process.
Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies (Odd Splits)
All memories can store an independent transmit frequency, for operation on repeaters with non-standard shift. To do this: 1. Store the receive frequency using the method already described under MEMORY STORAGE (it doesnt matter if a repeater offset is active). 2. Turn to the desired transmit frequency, then press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second. 3. Within five seconds of releasing the [F/W] key, rotate the DIAL knob to select the same memory channel number as used in step 1 above. 4. Press and hold in the PTT switch, then press the [F/W] key once more momentarily while holding the PTT switch in (this does not key the transmitter). Whenever you recall a memory which contains independently-stored transmit and receive frequencies, the indication will appear in the display.

MEMORY ONLY MODE

Once memory channel programming has been completed, you may place the radio in a Memory Only mode, whereby VFO operation is impossible. This may be particularly useful during public-service events, where a number of operators may be using the radio for first time, and ultimate simplicity of channel selection is desired. To place the radio into the Memory Only mode: 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the MONI switch (just below the PTT switch) while turning the radio on. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the F5 M-ONLY option, then press the [F/W] key. To return to normal operation, repeat the above power-on procedure.
WEATHER BROADCAST CHANNELS (U. S. VERSION)
The VHF Weather Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank has been pre-programmed at the factory, for quick selection of NOAA weather information stations. 1. Press and hold in the [1(SQ TYP)] key for one second to recall the Weather Broadcast Memory Bank. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Weather Broadcast channel. 3. If you wish to scan this bank to search for louder stations, just press the PTT switch. When the scanner pauses on a station, press the CH FREQUENCY CH FREQUENCY PTT key once to halt the scan, or press it twice 01 162.550 MHz 06 162.500 MHz 02 165.400 MHz 07 165.525 MHz to restart the scan. 03 162.475 MHz 08 161.650 MHz 4. To exit to normal operation, press the [V/M(PRI)] 04 162.425 MHz 09 161.775 MHz key, or press and hold in the [1(SQ TYP)] key 05 162.450 MHz 10 163.275 MHz again.

Severe Weather Alert

In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as severe thunderstorms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. See page 39 for details regarding activation of this mode.

SCANNING

The FT-60R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, or a portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like. Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin, take a moment to select the way in which you would like the scanner to resume scanning after it halts on a signal.

MEMORY SCANNING

Memory scanning is similarly easy to initiate: 1. Select the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M(PRI)] key, if necessary. 2. Press and hold in either the [ (MHz)] or [ (MHz)] key for one second to initiate upward or downward scanning, respectively. 3. If and when the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will halt temporarily; the decimal point of the frequency display will blink during this Pause condition. 4. The scanner will then resume according to the Scan-Resume mode selected in the previous section. 5. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch or [V/M(PRI)] key.
How to Skip (Omit) a Channel during Memory Scan Operation
As mentioned previously, some continuous-carrier stations like a Weather Broadcast station will seriously impede scanner operation if you are using the Carrier Drop ScanResume mode, as the incoming signal will not pause long enough for the transceiver to resume scanning. Such channels may be Skipped during scanning, if you like: Recall the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 46: SKIP. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select SKIP. The current Memory Channel will now be ignored during scanning. The ONLY selection is used for Preferential Memory Scan, described in the next section. 6. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the setting and exit to normal operation. When you recall the skipped memory channel manually, a small icon will appear at the left of the memory channel number, indicating it is to be ignored during scanning. To re-institute a channel into the scanning loop, select OFF in step 5 above (the Skipped channel will, of course, still be accessible via manual channel selection methods using the DIAL knob in the MR mode, whether or not it is locked out of the scanning loop). In the factory default configuration, you may recall Set Mode Item 46: SKIP by pressing [F/W] [8(P2)]. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Preferential Memory Scan

The FT-60R also allows you to set up a Preferential Scan List of channels which you can flag within the memory system. These channels are designated by a blinking icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List. When you initiate memory scanning, beginning on a channel with the blinking icon appended, only those channels bearing the blinking icon will be scanned. If you initiate scanning on a channel which does not have the blinking icon appended, you will scan all channels including those with the blinking icon appended. Here is the procedure for setting up and using the Preferential Scan List: 1. Recall the Memory Channel which you wish to add to the Preferential Scan List. 2. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 46: SKIP. 4. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select ONLY. 6. When you have made your selection, press the PTT key to save the settings and exit to normal operation. 7. To remove a channel from the Preferential Scan List, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select OFF in step 5 above. In the factory default configuration, you may recall Set Mode Item 46: SKIP by pressing [F/W] [8(P2)]. To initiate Preferential Memory Scan: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 43: SCN MD. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select ONLY. 5. Press the PTT key to save the settings and exit to normal operation. 6. Now, press and hold in either the [ (MHz)] or [ (MHz)] key for one second to initiate the Preferential Memory Scan. Only the channels which have the blinking icon appended to the channel number will be scanned. 7. To cancel the Preferential Memory Scan, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select MEM in step 4 above

EMERGENCY FEATURE

EMERGENCY CHANNEL OPERATION
The FT-60R includes an Emergency feature which may be useful if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceivers UHF Home channel. See page 29 for details on setting the Home channel. The Emergency feature is activated by pressing and holding in the [4(RPT)] key for one second. When this is done, (A) the radio is placed on the UHF amateur band Home channel, (B) it emits a loud Alarm sound (the volume is controlled by the VOL knob), (C) it flashes the LCD/keypad lamp, (D) if you press the PTT switch, you will disable the Emergency feature temporarily; you can then transmit on the UHF Home channel, and (E) two seconds after the PTT release, the Emergency feature will resume. To disable the Emergency feature, press the [F/W] key momentarily or turn the radio off by rotating the VOL knob fully counter-clockwise into the click-stop position. Use this feature if you are out for a walk and want a quick way of alerting a family member as to a dangerous situation. The alarm sound may discourage an attacker and allow you to escape. 1) Be sure to arrange with a friend or family member to be monitoring on the same frequency, as there will be no identification sent via the Emergency alarm sound. And do not transmit the alarm tone except in a true emergency! 2) The Emergency feature may be changed to another function via Set Mode Item 19: EMG S; see page 72 for details. 3) If you place the radio in the VHF Only mode (see page 62 for details), the radio will transmit on the VHF Home channel when you press the PTT switch.
EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC ID (EAI) FEATURE
The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) feature can be used for searching for persons who are incapacitated in disasters like earthquakes, especially search-and-rescue personnel who may have become injured in a debris field. In such cases, if another searcher sends out a unique command (CTCSS tone pair), the radio of the incapacitated party, who may not be able to speak or even press the PTT switch, will automatically cause the injured partys radio to transmit, so others may perform direction-finding and effect a rescue. The callsign of the incapacitated person will also be transmitted, to assist the rescue team. If an emergency group is working in a dangerous area, all members should engage the EAI feature on their transceiver, so that others can provide assistance to a fallen team member, if necessary. The Emergency Automatic ID (EAI) Feature has two operating modes: (1) Interval mode and (2) Continuous mode.

RECEIVE BATTERY SAVER SETUP
An important feature of the FT-60R is its Receive Battery Saver, which puts the radio to sleep for a time interval, periodically waking it up to check for activity. If somebody is talking on the channel, the FT-60R will remain in the active mode, then resume its sleep cycles. This feature significantly reduces quiescent battery drain, and you may change the amount of sleep time between activity checks using the Set Mode: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 41: RXSAVE. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired sleep duration. The selections available are 200 ms, 300 ms, 500 ms, 1 second, 2 seconds, or OFF. The default value is 200 ms. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. When you are operating on Packet, switch the Receive Battery Saver OFF, as the sleep cycle may collide with the beginning of an incoming Packet transmission, causing your TNC not to receive the full data burst.

TX BATTERY SAVER

The FT-60R also includes a useful Transmit Battery Saver, which will automatically lower the power output level when the last signal received was very strong. For example, when you are in the immediate vicinity of a repeater station, there generally is no reason to use the High Power output in order to achieve full-quieting access to the repeater. With the Transmit Battery Saver, the automatic selection of Low Power operation conserves battery drain significantly. To activate the Transmit Battery Saver: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 53: TXSAVE. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to SAV. ON (thus activating the Transmit Battery Saver). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
DISABLING THE TX/BUSY INDICATOR
Further battery conservation may be accomplished by disabling the TX indicator while transmitting and disabling the BUSY indicator while receiving a signal. Use the following procedure: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 8: BSY.LED if you wish to disable the BUSY indicator or Set Mode Item 52: TX.LED if you wish to disable the TX indicator. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to LED.OFF (thus disabling the BUSY or TX indicator). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 6. If you wish to re-enable the TX/BUSY Indicator, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select LED. ON in step 4 above.

BUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCLO)
The BCLO feature prevents the radios transmitter from being activated if a signal strong enough to break through the noise squelch is present. On a frequency where stations using different CTCSS or DCS codes may be active, BCLO prevents you from disrupting their communications accidentally (because your radio may be muted by its own Tone Decoder). The default setting for the BCLO is OFF, and here is how to change that setting: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 5: BCLO. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to BCL. ON (thus activating the BCLO feature). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

MONO BAND OPERATION

You may place the radio in a VHF Only or UHF Only mode which will cause it to function as a 144 MHz or 430 MHz Mono band transceiver. To place the radio into the Mono band operation configuration: 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the MONI switch (just below the PTT switch) while turning the radio on. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the configuration mode menu: F6 V-ONLY: The FT-60R will operate on the 144 MHz band only. F7 U-ONLY: The FT-60R will operate on the 430 MHz band only. 4. Press the [F/W] key momentarily. To return to normal operation, press and hold in the MONI switch while turning the radio on, and then press the [F/W] key momentarily.
CHANGING THE TX DEVIATION LEVEL
In many areas of the world, channel congestion has required that operating channels be closely spaced. In such operating environments, it often is required that operators use reduced deviation levels, so as to reduce the potential for interference to users on adjacent channels. The FT-60R includes a simple method of accomplishing this: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 55: WID.NAR. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to NARROW. In this configuration (HALF DEVIATION active), the transmitters deviation will be approximately 2.5 kHz, and the received audio output level will be increased, for easier listening on the narrow signal. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. The normal setting for the deviation (when this Menu Item is set to WIDE) is 5 kHz.

CLONING

The FT-60R includes a convenient Clone feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another FT-60R. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radios data to another: 1. Turn both radios off. 2. Connect the optional CT-27 Clone Cable between the MIC/SP jacks of the two radios. 3. Press and hold in the MONI switch (just below the PTT switch) while turning the radios on. Do this for both radios (the order of switch-on does not matter). 4. Rotate the DIAL job on each radio to select to F8 CLONE, then press the [F/W] key momentarily. 5. The display will disappear for a moment, then the CLONE notation will appear on the displays of both radios when the Clone mode is successfully activated in this step. 6. On the Destination radio, press the MONI switch (--RX- - will appear on the LCD). 7. Press the PTT switch on the Source radio; - -TX- - will appear on the Source radio, and the data from this radio will be transferred to the other radio. 8. If there is a problem during the cloning process, ERROR will be displayed. Check your cable connections and battery voltage, and try again. 9. If the data transfer is successful, CLONE will reappear on both displays. Turn both radios off and disconnect the cloning cable. You can then turn the radios back on, and begin normal operation.

SET (MENU) MODE

The FT-60R Set Mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of transceiver parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Set Mode: 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0( )SET] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Set Mode Item to be adjusted. 3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily to enable adjustment of the Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust or select the parameter to be changed on the Set Mode Item selected in above step. 5. After completing your selection and adjustment, press the PTT switch momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 1) Some Set Mode Items (like Set Mode Item 50: TN FRQ) require that the [F/W] key be pressed after setting of the parameter, and before exiting to normal operation. 2) Two Set Mode Item numbers (In the factory default, Set Mode Item 29: PAGER, and 46: SKIP) will blink while selecting the Set Mode Item; this indicates that this Set Mode Item has been assigned to the [7(P1)] or [8(P2)] key of the keypad.

Selects the MONI key (just below the PTT switch) function. Toggles the display indication between frequency and the channels Alpha/Numeric Tag. Stores Alpha-Numeric Tags for the Memory channels. Enables/disables the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Enables/disables the Answer Back function of the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. Setting the Receiver Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. Setting the Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch. Enables/disables the Password feature. Stores the password. Selects the Scan Resume mode. Selects the function of the [HM/RV] key. Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level. Sets the Repeater Shift Direction. Enables/disables the Priority Revert feature. Selects the receiving mode. Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (sleep ratio) Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. Selects the Memory Scan channel-selection mode. Enables/Disables the Scan lamp while paused. Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift. Selects the Memory Scan Skip channel-selection mode. Enables/Disables split CTCSS/DCS coding. Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. Setting of the synthesizer steps. Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Setting of the TOT time. Enables/Disables the TX LED while the radio is transmitting. Enables/Disables the Transmitter Battery Saver. Enables or disables the VFO band edge limiting for the current band. Select Wide (5 kHz) or Narrow (2.5 kHz) TX Deviation. Enables/Disables the Weather Alert Scan feature.
: Depends on the transceiver version.

REPEATER SETTING

Enables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function. Sets the Repeater Shift Direction. Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift.
SET MODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFAULT)
4 [ARS] 38 [RPT.MOD] 45 [SHIFT] 7 [BELL] 13 [DCS.COD] 14 [DCS.N/R] 15 [DT DLY] 16 [DT SPD] 17 [DT WRT] 47 [SPLIT] 48 [SQL.TYP] 50 [TN FRQ] 2 [AR BEP] 3 [AR INT] 10 [CWID] 11 [CW WRT] ARS. ON / ARS.OFF RPT.OFF / RPT. / RPT. + ( ) 0.00 - 99.95 MHz ( ) OFF / 1T / 3T / 5T / 8T / CONT 104 standard DCS codes (023) T/RX N, RX R, TX R, T/RX R 50MS / 100MS / 250MS / 450MS / 750MS / 1000MS 50MS /100MS SPL.OFF / SPL. ON OFF / TONE / TSQL / REV TN / DCS 50 standard CTCSS tones (100 Hz) INRANG / ALWAYS / OFF 25 SEC / 15 SEC TX OFF / TX ON

Set Mode Item 34 [PSWD W] Function: Stores the password. Available entries are 0-9, A, B, C, D, E (substitute for ), and F (substitute for #) Set Mode Item 35 [RESUME] Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode. Available Values: BUSY/HOLD/TIME Default: BUSY BUSY: The scanner will hold until the signal disappears, then will resume when the carrier drops. HOLD: The scanner will stop when a signal is received, and will not restart. TIME: The scanner will hold for the five seconds, then resume whether or not the other station is still transmitting. Set Mode Item 36 [REV/HM] Function: Selects the function of the [HM/RV] key. Available Values: <REV> / <HOME> Default: <REV> <REV>: Pressing the [HM/RV] key reverses the transmit and receive frequencies during repeater operation. <HOME>: Pressing the [HM/RV] key instantly recalls a favorite Home channel. Set Mode Item 37 [RF SQL] Function: Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level. Available Values: S-1/S-2/S-3/S-4/S-5/S-6/S-8/S-FULL/OFF Default: OFF Set Mode Item 38 [RPT.MOD] Function: Sets the Repeater Shift Direction. Available Values: RPT.OFF/RPT. -/RPT. + Default: Depends on the transceiver version, as well as the setting of Set Mode Item 4: ARS. Set Mode Item 39 [PRI.RVT] Function: Enables/disables the Priority Revert feature. Available Values: RVT.OFF/RVT. ON Default: RVT.OFF See page 42 for details. Set Mode Item 40 [RX MOD] Function: Selects the receiving mode. Available Values: AUTO/FM/AM Default: AUTO (Mode automatically changes according to operating frequency)
Set Mode Item 41 [RXSAVE] Function: Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (sleep ratio) Available Values: 200 MS(1:1)/300 MS(1:1.5)/500 MS(1:2.5)/1 S(1:5)/2 S(1:10)/OFF Default: 200 MS Set Mode Item 42 [S SRCH] Function: Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. Available Values: SINGLE/CONT Default: SINGLE SINGLE: The transceiver sweeps the current band once in each direction, starting on the current frequency. All channels where activity is present (up to 15 in each direction) are loaded into the Smart Search memories. Whether or not all 31 memories are filled, the search stops after one sweep in each direction. CONT: The transceiver makes a sweep in each direction as with the SINGLE mode, but if all 31 channels are not filled after the first sweep, the radio continues sweeping until they are all filled. Set Mode Item 43 [SCN MD] Function: Selects the Memory Scan channel-selection mode. Available Values: ONLY/MEM Default: MEM ONLY: The scanner will only scan channels that are flagged (Preferential Scan List). MEM: The scanner will skip the flagged channels during scanning. Set Mode Item 44 [SCN.LMP] Function: Enables/Disables the Scan lamp while paused. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON Set Mode Item 45 [SHIFT] Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater Shift. Available Values: 0.00 - 99.95 MHz (50 kHz increments) Default: Depends on the operating band and transceiver version. Set Mode Item 46 [SKIP] Function: Selects the Memory Scan Skip channel-selection mode. Available Values: OFF/SKIP/ONLY Default: OFF SKIP: The scanner will skip the flagged channels during scanning. ONLY: The scanner will only scan channels that are flagged (Preferential Scan List). OFF: All memory channels will be scanned (the flag will be ignored).

Yaesu FT-60R MARS/CAP (extended transmit) modifications
1. Mod will give TX 137-174Mhz and 420-470Mhz and is verified for US spec radios only. 2. Mod involves removal of an extremely small surface mount resistor. Do not attempt if your skills are not up to it. Irreparable damage could occur to the radio. 3. Mod does not make radio compliant for CAP use; it may also void your warranty. 4. Do not ever transmit on a frequency you are not licensed for. 5. This mod is provided for reference only. 6. Performing this mod will erase all memories and re-set the radio. Perform at your own risk!
Instructions 1. Remove belt-clip and battery 2. Remove the 4 screws (2 silver and 2 black) in the battery compartment.
3. Remove antenna and pull off the knobs
4. With tweezers or needle nose pliers, carefully remove the rubber gaskets around the knob shafts. 5. Unscrew the two split nuts from the knob shafts
6. Take out the rubber plug for the mic and DC sockets and swivel it around 90 degrees.
7. Carefully remove the body of the radio from the front panel. Ease it out from the bottom first making sure you dont damage the rubber waterproof seal that goes all around it. Separate the LCD section from the front section.
8. Remove R1164. This is found on the right side of the radio, on the board just above the keypad area.
9. Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.