CABLE TYPE RG-58A RG-58 Foam RG-213 RG-8 Foam Belden 9913 Times Microwave LMR-400 7/8 Hardline LOSS: 144 MHZ 6.5 4.7 3.0 2.0 1.5 1.5 0.7 LOSS: 430 MHZ > 5.9 3.7 2.9 2.6 1.3
Loss figures are approximate; consult cable manufacturers catalogs for complete specifications.
In outdoor installations, be certain to weatherproof all connectors thoroughly, as water entering a coaxial cable will cause losses to escalate rapidly, thus diminishing your communications effectiveness. The use of the shortest possible length of the highest quality coaxial cable that fits within your budget will ensure the best performance from your FTM-10SR. Your dealer should be able to assist you with all aspects of your antenna installation requirements.

CONNECTION AND SETTING

1. Connect the Connection Cable to the CONTROL jack of the Transceiver Body from the Front Panel. 2. Connect an efficient 144/430 MHz antenna, which is adjusted to 50-Ohm impedance to the ANT jack. Use lowloss 50-Ohm coaxial cable with typeM (PL259) connector. 3. Connect the DC power cable directly to the battery terminals. Note: Connect the WHITE power cable lead to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal, and the BLACK power cable lead to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal. If you do not use the connector, Attach the supplied Rubber Cap to the connector. To mount on a motorcycle, a screw hole is provided. Refer to image below.
13/32 (10.3 mm) hole - Motorcycle mounting hole

Antenna

Battery (DC 12 V)
Use the External speaker 1. Connect the Supplied SP/LINE-IN Cable to the SP/LINE-IN jack of the Transceiver Body. 2. If you use the External Stereo Speaker, connect the External Stereo Speaker to the Speaker Jack (black) of the SP/ LINE-IN cable. 3. If you use the External Monaural Speaker, connect the External Monaural Speaker to the Speaker Jack (black) of the SP/LINE-IN cable, using the supplied Speaker Cable. Inserting a Speaker plug into the Speaker jack disables audio from the Front Panel speaker. When an external speaker is connected to the Speaker Jack, and the Menu item F34 SPEAKER is set to REAR (See page 86). When stereo speakers are connected to Speaker Jack (black) of the SP/LINE-IN cable, and the Menu item F42 STEREO is set to STEREO, you may enjoy FM Broadcast audio, or the external audio from the LINE IN jack in stereo. Wrap the speaker jack with electrical tape (not supplied) to protect moisture ingress.

1. Press the top panel / key to select SCAN. 2. Press the key to initiate upward scanning. When the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will halt for five seconds, and then resume scanning. 3. To stop the scanner, press the or PTT key. key function is set to SCAN via the top panel / key, the key When the may be used as the scan start/stop command key. If you want to change the direction of the scan while it is underway, rotate the DIAL knob one click in the opposite direction (in this case, one click counter-clockwise). You will see the scanner reverse direction and scan down in frequency. The decimal point of the frequency display will blink while the Scan is activated. You may select the Scan Resume mode via the Menu Item F32 SCN MODE. When you start the scanner in the memory mode, only the memorized memory channels will be scanned

SMART SEARCHTM OPERATION

The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to where activity is encountered by your radio. When Smart Search is engaged, the transceiver will search above and below your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stopping on them even momentarily). These frequencies are stored into a special Smart Search memory bank, consisting of 31 memories (15 above the current frequency, 15 below the current frequency, plus the current frequency itself). All channels where activity is present will be loaded into the Smart Search memories. The search will stop after one sweep in each direction, whether or not all 31 memories are filled.
Storing Smart Search Memories
1. Set the radio to the VFO mode. Be sure that you have the Squelch adjusted properly (so that band noise is quieted). 2. Press the top panel / key to select SSCH. key to initiate upward scanning. 3. Press the 4. As active channels are detected, they will automatically be stored into the Smart Search memory bank without causing the sweep to halt. If you want to change direction of the Smart Search while it is underway, rotate the DIAL knob one click in the opposite direction (in this case, one click counter-clockwise). You will see the scanner reverse direction and Smart Search down in frequency. 5. The Smart Search scan will eventually terminate, and the LCD will revert to Smart Search Memory Channel <C >.
Number of Smart Search Memories. <C> is the start frequency of the Smart Search.
6. To recall the Smart Search memories, just rotate the DIAL knob (or press the microphones [UP]/[DWN] key) to choose from among the Smart Search memories. 7. Press the front panel key to return to VFO mode with the current frequency of the Smart Search memory. Note: 1) Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time. You dont need to spend hours looking up repeater frequencies from a reference guidebook. Just ask your FTM-10SR where the action is! 2) The Smart Search memories are so-called soft memories. They will be lost if you initiate a new Smart Search sweep of the band, or if you switch to the VFO or Memory mode.

SQUELCH LEVEL ADJUST

Adjust the squelch level to mute the noise from the speaker when no signal is being received. / key to select SQL LEVL. 1. Press the top panel The current squelch level will be displayed. 2. Press the key. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob just to the point where the noise is silenced and the front panel green BUSY indicator turns BUSY BUSY off. Available selections are: Amateur Bands: OFF MIN 01 ~ 06 MAX (Default: 01) AM/FM Broadcast Bands: OFF MIN 01 ~ 03 MAX (Default; AM: 01, FM: 02) If the DIAL knob is set further clockwise, sensitivity to weak signals is reduced. 4. Press the key to save the new setting and return to the VFO or Memory Channel mode. When the key function is set to SQL LEVL via the top panel / key, the key may be used as the Squelch Level control key.
TCALL (Default OFF for USA Version)
You may enable TCALL if the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for access. 1. Press the top panel / key to select TCALL. 2. Press the key. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750-Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. 3. You may release the key, and use the PTT key for activating the transmitter thereafter.

TX POWER SELECT

Set the TX Power level to reduce battery drain and use the lowest power necessary to maintain reliable communications. 1. Press the top panel / key to select TX POWER. 2. Press the key repeatedly to select the desired transmit power level. You may set the transmit power level for the 144 MHz and 430 MHz band individually. HIGH MID LOW 144 MHz 10 W 3 W 0.5 W 430 MHz 7 W 3. Two seconds after selecting the transmitter power level, the new setting is automatically saved and the radio returns to the VFO or Memory Channel mode. When the key function is set to TX POWER via the top panel / key, the key may be used as the Transmit Power Level control key.

INTERCOM VOLUME CONTROL

1. Press the top panel / key to select VOL.ITCOM. key to change the Intercom receiver audio volume level between HIGH 2. Press the and LOW. 3. Two seconds after selecting the Intercom receiver audio volume level, the new setting is automatically saved and the radio returns to the VFO or Memory Channel mode. When the key function is set to VOL.ITCOM via the top panel / key, the key may be used as the Transmit Power Level control key.

MEMORY OPERATION

Many memory resources are available on the FTM-10SR. A total of 500 memories are available, and each may be appended with an alphanumeric label of up to eight characters, for quick channel recognition. The FTM-10SR has two methods of the Memory Mode; (1) Group Memory Mode enables the recall of all memory channels, and (2) In-band Memory Mode enables the recall of memory channels, which are stored in the same operating band.

Recalling the Club Channel
1. Press the front panel / key to recall the Group Memory Bank (GRP notation will appear at the upper left corner in the display for a moment). When the display indicates the Clock, Stop Watch Timer, or Temperature, press the [VOL/SEL] key to change to the VFO or memory mode, then perform the above selection. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Club Channel (The CLB notation will appear at the upper left corner in the display for a moment, then change to GRP notation). You may change the Club channel frequency to your desired frequency.
Activating the Club Channel Monitor
This function monitors the Club Channel periodically once each 3 seconds while listening to another memory channel or a VFO frequency. Once a signal is received on the Club Channel, the FTM-10SR automatically receives the Club Channel signal continuously until the signal disappears. Note: The Club Channel is only watched once per 3 seconds, and a signal sent on the Club Channel may be missed. If the Club Channel needs to be monitored with higher priority, this mode is not recommended. Please note that while listening to the AM or FM broadcast band or the external audio input signal, the Club Channel is
watched periodically, and the signal on the Club Channel is received. When Club Channel function is activated, a noise may be heard every time the Club Channel is watched (once per 3 seconds). This noise is caused by checking the Club Channel for any signals. This is not a problem or defect of the radio. 1. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. If the display indicates the Clock, Stop Watch Timer, or Temperature, press the [VOL/ SEL] key and change to the VFO or memory mode, then perform above step. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item F10 CLUB PRI. 3. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired operating mode: AUTO: The FTM-10SR checks the Club Channel each 3 seconds. When a signal is received on the Club Channel, the FTM-10SR will monitor the channel until the signal drops. When the signal drops, the FTM-10SR will resume checking the Club Channel each 3 seconds. HOLD: When a signal is received on the Club Channel, the FTM-10SR receives the Club Channel continuously, and will not restart the Club Channel monitor. OFF: Disables the Club Channel Monitor feature. 5. Press the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to save the new setting and activate Club Channel Monitor. When the Club Channel Monitor is activated, the PRI icon will appear (if receiving on the VFO or memory channel) or blink (if receiving on the Club Channel) on the display. When the PTT key is pressed, the FTM-10SR will transmit on the Club Channel. You may change the VFO frequency or memory channel while Club Channel Monitor is active. 6. To disable the Club Channel Monitor, select OFF as in step 4 above. Return to the VFO or Memory Channel mode. When the AUTO mode is selected in step 4 above, press the key to return to the VFO or Memory Channel mode while receiving the Club Channel. The difference between Club Channel Monitor and AF DUAL feature. (1) The Club Channel Monitor feature watches a club channel every 3 seconds while you are listening to an AM/FM broadcast station or an amateur band signal. (2) The AF DUAL feature always receives the Club channel, even if you are listening to the AM/FM broadcast band, audio or an amateur band signal. Two receivers are included. One is for AM/FM reception and the other is for the amateur bands. You will never miss a signal on the Club Channel, ever.

MESSAGE FEATURE

While operating on the Club Channel, a message (up to 16 characters) can be sent, instead of sending a voice. 20 kinds of messages can be programmed, and one of them can be selected and transmitted with your ID. Note: The Message Feature requires that all members (1) use the FTM-10SR transceiver, (2) store the same messages into the message slot, (3) store the same member list into the member box, and (4) store the desired coordination frequency into the Club Channel. The Message Feature does not send the Message through the repeater. The Message Feature is not active when the CTCSS, DCS, or Pager is activated.

PROGRAMMING A MESSAGE

(Requires all members to set the same message into the same message slot in the same order.) The FTM-10SR has 20 message slots, including a factory-programmed message (EMERGENCY). The factory-programmed message of course can be overwritten at any time with personalized messages. 1. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. When the display indicates the Clock, Stop Watch Timer, or Temperature, press the [VOL/SEL] key to change to the VFO or memory mode, then perform the above. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item F18 MESSAGE. 3. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Message slot into which you wish to store a message. The LCD displays the previously stored message. 5. Press and hold the key for one second. Number of Message Press the PTT key to clear the previously stored message, if desired. 6. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first character of the message you wish to store, and then press the key briefly to save the first character of the message and move on to the next place. 7. Repeat the previous step to complete the message (up to 16 key to move back to the incorrect characters). If you make a mistake, press the character, then re-enter the correct character. Press the PTT key to delete all data after the cursor that may have been previously stored erroneously. 8. When the Message entry is complete, press and hold in the key for one second. If you decide to cancel programming a message, press the [VOL/SEL] key to exit to normal operation. 9. If you wish to store another message, repeat steps 4 through 8 above. 10. Press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
PROGRAMMING A MEMBER LIST

STORING THE CTCSS TONE PAIRS FOR EPCS OPERATION
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item F21 PAGER. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu Item. Press and hold the key for one second to display the current Receiving CTCSS Tone Pair. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the CTCSS Tone number that corresponds to the first tone of the Receiving CTCSS Tone Pair. Press the key, then rotate the DIAL knob to set the CTCSS Tone number that corresponds to the second tone of the Receiving CTCSS Tone Pair. Repeat step 6 for setting the Transmitting CTCSS Tone Pair. If you make a mistake, press the key to move the cursor back one space, then re-select the correct number. When you have made your selection of both Receiving and Transmitting CTCSS tone pairs, press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

7. 8. 9.

Note: The FTM-10SR does not recognize the order of the 1st tone and the 2nd tone. In other words, for example, the FTM-10SR considers both CTCSS pairs 10, 35 and 35, 10 to be identical.

ACTIVATING THE EPCS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item F21 PAGER. key to enable selection of this Menu Item. Press the Rotate the DIAL knob to change the display to ON. Press the [VOL/SEL] key momentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
To disable the EPCS, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select OFF in step 4 above. When the EPCS is activated, the T icon will blink during operation.
INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE (WiRES
The FTM-10SR can be used to access a node (repeater or base station), which is tied into the Vertex Standard WiRESTM (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) network. Details may be found at the WiRES-II Web site: http://www.vxstd.com/en/ wiresinfo-en/. This feature may also be used to access other systems, as described below.
SRG (SISTER RADIO GROUP) MODE
1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item F48 WIRES. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu Item. Rotate the DIAL knob until CODE appears on the display. This activates WiRESTM in SRG mode. The icon will appear on the display. Press and hold the key for one second. Then rotate the DIAL knob while to select the access number (CODE 0 ~ CODE 9, CODE A, CODE B, CODE C, CODE D, CODE E (*), CODE F (#)) corresponding to the WiRESTM node to which you wish to establish the WiRESTM connection. (ask the node or repeater owner/operator if you dont know the access number in the network). Press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. With the Internet Connection feature activated (as in step 4 above), the FTM-10SR will generate a brief (0.1 second) DTMF tone according to your selection in step 5. This DTMF tone is sent at the beginning of every transmission to establish or maintain the link to the local WiRESTM node operating in the SRG mode. To return to the FRG mode, repeat steps 1 - 4 above, selecting MEM in step 4, then press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. To disable the Internet Connection feature, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select OFF in step 4 above, then press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation (the icon will disappear from the display).

BAND EXPANSION

The FTM-10SR can receive the following frequency bands via the Menu Item. AIR: 108 - 137 MHz and 300 - 336 MHz GR1: 174 - 222 MHz and 470 - 800 MHz GR2: 336 - 420 MHz and 800 - 999.9875 MHz (cellular blocked) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item F27 RX EXP. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu Item. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the setting to EXPAND. Press the [VOL/SEL] key to save your new setting and resume normal operation. When the band is expanded, you can see the AIR, GR1, and GR2 additional frequency bands between the WX Band and Audio Line.
WEATHER BROADCAST CHANNEL OPERATION
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 the front panel / key to recall the Weather Broadcast Station Memory Bank (WX notation will appear at the upper left corner in the display for a moment). 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired CH FREQUENCY CH FREQUENCY 1 162.550 MHz 6 162.500 MHz Weather Broadcast channel. 2 162.400 MHz 7 162.525 MHz 3. If you wish to scan this bank to search for louder 3 162.475 MHz 8 161.650 MHz stations, just press the PTT key. When the scan- 4 162.425 MHz 9 161.775 MHz ner pauses on a station, press the PTT key once 5 162.450 MHz 10 163.275 MHz to halt the can, or press it twice to restart the scan. 4. To exit from the Weather Broadcast Station Memory mode, press the front panel / keys to select the desired operating band.

Severe Weather Alert

In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms 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.

MISCELLANEOUS SETTING

CHANNEL STEP SELECTION
Tuning steps are factory preset to default increments which are appropriate for the country to which this radio is exported. You may have a reason to use a different step size, however, and here is the procedure for changing the channel steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item F41 STEP. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu Item. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired step size: 5.00, 6.25. 8.33, 10.00, 12.50, 15.00, 20.00, 25.00, 50.00, 100.00, 200.00 kHz or AUTO. 5. Press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Note: 1) AM BC band only selects 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Note: 2) FM BC band only selects 50 kHz, 100 kHz, or 200 kHz. Note: 3) Steps of 5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 8.33kHz, and 9 kHz are not available above 470 MHz.
CHANGING THE OPERATING MODE

The FTM-10SR provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to different operating frequencies. However, should an unusual operating situation arise in which you need to change between the available operating modes (FM, FM-Narrow, FM-Wide, and AM), here is the procedure for doing so: 1. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item F29 RX M MOD. 3. Press the key to enable selection of the operating mode. The current operating mode appears on the LCD. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired operating mode. AUTO: Automatic mode setting per default values for the selected frequency range. WIDE FM: Frequency Modulation for receiving an FM Broadcast Station. FM: Frequency Modulation for receiving an Amateur Radio Station and most VHF/UHF Communication. NARR FM: Frequency Modulation for receiving some Amateur Radio Stations and VHF/ UHF Communication. AM: Amplitude Modulation for receiving a AM Radio Station and Air Band Communication. Press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and resume normal operation.

PTT KEY FUNCTION

You can select the PTT key function desired. 1. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item F23 PTT MODE. 3. Press the key to enable selection of the PTT key function. The current PTT key function appears on the LCD. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired PTT key function. MOMENT: Press and hold the PTT key, to activate the transmitter. Release the PTT key, to return to receive. TOGGLE: Briefly press the PTT key to activate the transmitter. Briefly, press the PTT key once again, to return to receive. 5. Press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and resume normal operation.

KEY BEEPER

A key beeper provides useful audible feedback whenever a key is pressed. Follow this procedure to turn the beeper on or off: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item F6 BEEP. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu Item. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the setting to OFF. Press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 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 key. KEY+SC: The beeper sounds when you press the key, or when the scanner stops.

SET MODE ITEM

24 RPT ARS 25 RPT MODE 26 RPT SFT 13 DTMF 21 PAGER 40
AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFAULT)
ON/OFF RPTR OFF/RPTR --/RPTR + 0.00 ~ 99.95 MHz --OFF/ON

CTCSS/DCS/DTMF SETTING

Programming of the DTMF Autodialer. Enables/Disables the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function and setting the Receiving/Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Selects the number of CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell ringer repetitions. Setting of the DCS code. Enables/Disables split CTCSS/DCS coding. Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode.
SQL BELL SQL DCS SQL EXP SQL TSQF SQL TYPE
OFF/1T/3T/5T/8T/CONT 104 Standard DCS Code (023) OFF/ON 50 standard CTCSS tones (100 Hz) OFF/TONE ENC/TONE SQL/REV TONE/DCS

SCAN SETTING

Activates the Club Channel Monitor. Selects the Scan range. Select the Scan type. Selects the Scan Resume mode.
CLUB PRI SCN CVRG SCN DRCT SCN MODE
Select the scan start direction which initiates the scanner using the scan 33 SCN STRT key. command by pressing the Enables/Disables the Weather Alert Scan feature. 49 WX ALERT
OFF/AUTO/HOLD IN BAND/HAM BAND NORMAL/RETURN BUSY/HOLD/TIME 3S/TIME 5S/ TIME 10S UP START/DN.START OFF/ON

MESSAGE SETTING

Programming a Member List for the Message feature. Sets your Personal ID for the Message feature. Programming a Message for the Message feature.
16 ID LIST 17 ID REG 18 MESSAGE

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POWER SAVE SETTING
Enable/Disable the battery saver of the optional BH-1 Bluetooth Head- 7 BLU SAVE set. Setting of the TOT time. 43TOT Selects the transmit power output level. 44 TX POWER
OFF/ON 1MIN ~ 30MIN or OFF LOW/MID/HIGH
MIC/SPEAKER/AUDIO SETTING
Enables/Disables the Bluetooth function. Adjust the microphone gain level. Select the Speaker to be used. Select the audio output. Sets the volume level of the intercom mode. Enables/Disables VOX operation. Sets the VOX sensitivity.
BLU VOX MIC GAIN SPEAKER STEREO VOL.ITCOM VOX MIC

47 VOX SENS

OFF/PTT/VOX HIGH/VOX LOW MIN/LOW/NORMAL/HIGH/MAX REAR/F+R/FRONT/OFF STEREO/MONO IVOL HI/IVOL LOW VOX OFF/R-HAND/F-HAND/ FRONT MIN/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/MAX

DISPLAY SETTING

Activates/Disables the Internal Clock/Stop Watch Timer. Indicates the DC Supply Voltage. Setting of the displays illumination level.
9 CLOCK 11 DC VOLT 12 DIMMER
OFF/ON --DIMMER 1 ~ DIMMER 5

SWITCH/KNOB SETTING

Enables/Disables the beeper. Selects the category which is recalled from the top panel Assigns a function to the Function Key.

Set Mode Item [F15 FKEY SEL] Function: Assigns a function to the Function Key. Available Values: AF DUAL, ARTS, DIMMER, HORN 1, HORN 2, HORN 3, HORN 4, INTERCOM, MONI, PA, REVERSE, SCAN, SQL LEVL, SSCH, TCALL, TX POWER, VOL.ITCOM Default: PA Set Mode Item [F16 ID LIST] Function: Programming a Member List for the Message feature. See page 47 for details. Set Mode Item [F17 ID REG] Function: Sets your Personal ID for the Message feature. See page 49 for details. Set Mode Item [F18 MESSAGE] Function: Programming a Message for the Message feature. See page 46 for details. Set Mode Item [F19 MIC GAIN] Function: Adjust the microphone gain level. Available Values: MIN/LOW/NORMAL/HIGH/MAX Default: NORMAL Set Mode Item [F20 MIC PRGM] Function: Select the function of the microphones [PGM] key. Available Values: TX LOW/RPTR/SQLTYP/REV/TSQLF/DCODE/MONI/TCALL/SSCH/ ARTS/TAG/MHz/SCAN/CLUB/WX Default: WX Set Mode Item [F21 PAGER] Function: Enables/Disables the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function and setting the Receiving/Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF Set Mode Item [F22 PTT LOCK] Function: Enables/Disables the locking of the PTT key when the LOCK mode is activated. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF Set Mode Item [F23 PTT MODE] Function: Selects the PTT key function. Available Values: MOMENT/TOGGLE Default: MOMENT
Set Mode Item [F24 RPT ARS ARS] F24 Function: Enables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON Set Mode Item [F25 RPT MODE MODE] F25 Function: Sets the Repeater Shift Direction. Available Values: RPTR OFF/RPTR -/RPTR + Default: Depends on the transceiver version, as well as the setting of Menu Item [F24 RPT ARS]. Set Mode Item [F26 RPT SFT SFT] F26 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 [F27 RX EXP EXP] F27 Function: Enables/Disables the band expansion. Available Values: NORMAL/EXPAND Default: NORMAL When this Set Mode Item is set to EXPAND, you will receive the following additional bands. 108 - 137 MHz 300 - 336 MHz 470 - 800 MHz 174 - 200 MHz 336 - 420 MHz 800 - 999.9875 MHz (cellular blocked) Set Mode Item [F28 RX F CCL CCL] F28 Function: Shifting of the CPU clock frequency. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF This function is only used to move a spurious response birdie, should it fall on a desired frequency. Set Mode Item [F29 RX M MOD MOD] F29 Function: Selects the receiving mode. Available Values: AUTO/WIDE FM/FMNARR FM/AM Default: AUTO

Set Mode Item [F39 SQL TSQF TSQF] F39 Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Available Values: 50 standard CTCSS tones Default: 100.0 Hz Set Mode Item [F40 SQL TYPE TYPE] F40 Function: Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. Available Values: OFF/TONE ENC/TONE SQL/REV TONE/DCS/ Default: OFF TONE ENC: CTCSS Encoder TONE SQL: CTCSS Encoder/Decoder REV TONE: Reverse CTCSS Decoder (Mutes receiver when matching tone is received) DCS: Digital Coded Encoder/Decoder Note: See also Menu Item F37 SQL EXP regarding additional selections available during Split Tone operation. Set Mode Item [F41 STEP F41 STEP] Function: Setting of the synthesizer steps. Available Values: 5.00/6.25/8.33/10.00/12.50/15.00/20.00/25.00/50.00/100.00/200.00 kHz, or AUTO Default: AUTO (Step automatically changes according to operating frequency.) Note: 1) AM BC band only selects 9 kHz or 10 kHz. Note: 2) FM BC band only selects 50 kHz, 100 kHz, or 200 kHz. Note: 3) Steps of 5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 8.33kHz, and 9 kHz are not available above 470 MHz. Set Mode Item [F42 STEREO F42 STEREO] Function: Select the audio output. Available Values: STEREO/MONO Default: MONO Set Mode Item [F43 TOT F43 TOT] Function: Setting of the TOT time Available Values: 1MIN - 30MIN or OFF Default: OFF The time-out timer shuts off the transmitter after continuous transmission of the programmed time. Set Mode Item [F44 TX POWER POWER] F44 Function: Selects the transmit power output level. Available Values: LOW/MID/HIGH Default: HIGH
Set Mode Item [F45 VOL.ITCOM] Function: Sets the volume level of the intercom mode. Available Values: IVOL HI/IVOL LOW Default: IVOL HI Set Mode Item [F46 VOX MIC] Function: Enables/Disables VOX operation. Available Values: VOX OFF/R-HAND/F-HAND/FRONT Default: VOX OFF VOX OFF: Disable the VOX operation R-HAND: Enable the VOX operation for the microphone, which is connected to the rear panel MIC Jack. F-HAND: Enable the VOX operation for the microphone, which is connected to the front panel MIC Jack (requires optional MEK-M10 Microphone Jack). FRONT: Enable the VOX operation for the front panel microphone. Set Mode Item [F47 VOX SENS] Function: Sets the VOX sensitivity. Available Values: MIN/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/MAX Default: 5 Set Mode Item [F48 WIRES] Function: Enable/Disable the Internet Connection feature. Available Values: OFF/CODE/MEM Default: OFF Set Mode Item [F49 WX ALERT] Function: Enables/Disables the Weather Alert Scan feature. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF

Please be sure to follow these safety precautions: Turn the transceiver power off, and disconnect all cables from the transceiver. Touch a metal place to discharge any static electricity from your body. Installing the BU-1 in the Front Panel 1. Remove the four screws securing the Rear Case of the Front Panel and remove the Rear Case from the Front Panel. Note: When you remove the rear case, you will find a small thin wire near the flat ribbon cable. Be careful not to cut or damage this wire. It will be connected in step 3. Installing the BU-1 in the Transceiver Body 1. Remove the four screws securing the plastic cover and lift the plastic cover from the Transceiver Body.
2. Carefully align the connector on the BU-1 with the connector on the Printed Circuit Board, and gently press the BU1 into place.

connector

3. Replace the Rear Case to the Front Panel using the previously removed four screws.
3. Replace the plastic cover to the Transceiver Body using the previously removed four screws. Be certain the waterproof packing on the back of the plastic cover is correctly installed, and the cover adheres and seals properly. Tighten the four screws evenly to maintain the waterproof performance.
CAB-1 Bluetooth HEAD SET CHARGER SLEEVE
1. Peel off the blind seal on the Front Panel.

Peel off the blind seal

2. Attach the CAB-1 to the Front Panel using the supplied two screws.

RESET PROCEDURE

Static electricity may occasionally cause erratic or unpredictable operation of the microprocessor. If this happens, resetting of the microprocessor may restore normal operation. Note that resetting the microprocessor will erase all memories. 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the [VOL/SEL] key while turning the radio on. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to one of the following Reset Menu items: SF1 COPY ALL: Transfer all memories and other settings from a transceiver to another FTM-10SR. This is not a reset operation. SF2 COPY MSG: Transfer all messages from a transceiver to another FTM-10SR. This is not a reset operation. SF3 RSET MSG: Resets the messages to factory defaults. SF4 RSET SYS: Resets the Menu Item settings to their factory defaults. (Except F16 ID LIST, F17 ID REG, F18 MESSAGE, F25 RPT MODE, F26 RPT SFT, F28 RX F CCL, F36 SQL DCS, F39 SQL TSQF, F40 SQL TYPE, and F44 TX POWER) SF5 RSET ALL: Clears all memories and other settings to factory defaults. SF6 BLTH R: SF7 BLTH F: Set up the Bluetooth device which is connected to the transceiver. This is not a reset operation. Set up the Bluetooth device which is connected to the front panel of the transceiver. This is not a reset operation.

4. Once you have made your selection in step 3, press the PTT key and confirm that (YES) is displayed on the LCD. Press the PTT key once more to complete the reset procedure. (To cancel the reset procedure, turn the transceiver off before pressing the PTT key.)

TROUBLESHOOTING

The LED at the left side of the DIAL knob Blinks in Yellow
The Volume Setting Alert feature is turned on. Set the Menu Item F4 AF PREST to OFF. See Page 86
Receiver audio volume level changes automatically
The Automatic Audio Volume Controller is turned on. Set the Menu Item F1 AF AUTO to OFF. See Page 56
No transmit even if pressing the PTT key
PA feature or Horn Alert feature is turned on. Turn off these features by the Top panels / / keys. PTT Lock feature is turned on. Set the Menu Item F22 PTT LOCK to OFF. See Page 87
Does not revert to receive after releasing the PTT key
PTT mode is set to TOGGLE. Set the Menu Item F23 PTT MODE to MOMENT. See Page 77
Transmission begins automatically without pressing the PTT key
VOX feature is set to on. Set the Menu Item F46 VOX MIC to OFF. See Page 57
Sound is not emitted from the external speaker
Speaker selection is set to Front. Set the Menu Item F34 SPEAKER to REAR or F+R. See Page 86
Cannot recall the memory channel data on the Group memory
The memory channel has been eliminated from the memory group Re-assign the eliminated memory channel via the Menu Item M1 GROUP. See Page 36

SPECIFICATIONS

General
RX: 0.5 - 1.8 MHz (AM BC) 76 - 108 MHz (FM BC) 108-137 MHz (Air Band) 137-174 MHz (144 MHz HAM) 174-222 MHz (GR1 VHF TV) 300-420 MHz (GR2 ) 420-470 MHz (430 MHz HAM) 470-800 MHz (GR1 UHF TV) 800-999 MHz (GR2 USA Cellular Blocked) TX: 144.000 - 148.000 MHz or 144.000 - 146.000 MHz, 430.000 - 450.000 MHz or 430.000 - 440.000 MHz Channel Steps: 5/6.25/8.33/(9)/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100/200 kHz (9): AM Only Emission Type: F3E, F2D, F1D Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms Frequency Stability: 5 ppm @ 14 F ~ +140 F (10 C ~ +60 C) Operating Temperature Range: 4 F ~ +140 F (20 C ~ +60 C) Supply Voltage: Nominal: 13.8 V DC, Negative Ground Operating: 11.7 ~ 15.8 V, Negative Ground Current Consumption: RX: 0.3 A (Receive) (Approx.) 2.0 A (TX, 144 MHz 10 W/430 MHz 7 W/EXT SP OFF) 2.4 A (TX, 144 MHz 10 W/430 MHz 7 W/EXT SP ON, TCALL) Case Size (W x H x D): 5.1 x 1.1 x 3.2 (130 x 28 x 82 mm);Transceiver Body 4.4 x 1.5 x 1.6 (112 x 37.6 x 41 mm);Front Panel (w/o knobs & connectors) Weight (Approx.): 16.2 lb (460 g); Transceiver Body 7.4 lb (210 g); Front Panel (w/control cable) Frequency Range:

Transmitter

RF Power Output: Modulation Type: Maximum Deviation: Spurious Radiation: Microphone Impedance: 10/3/0.5 W (144 MHz) 7/3/0.5 W (430 MHz) Variable Reactance 5 kHz At least 60 dB below 2 k

Receiver

Circuit Type: Intermediate Frequencies: Sensitivity: FM / AM: Double-Conversion Super heterodyne WFM: Triple-Conversion Super heterodyne AM / FM Radio:Single-Conversion Super heterodyne FM / AM: 1st: 47.25 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz WFM: 1st: 45.8 MHz, 2nd: 10.7MHz, 3rd: 1MHz FM Radio: 130 kHz, AM Radio: 50 kHz 5 V TYP for 10 dB SN (0.5-1.7 MHz, AM) 2 V TYP for 12 dB SINAD (76-108 MHz, WFM) 0.8 V TYP for 10 dB SN (108-137 MHz, AM) 0.2 V for 12 dB SINAD (137-140 MHz, FM) 0.2 V for 12 dB SINAD (140-150 MHz, FM) 0.25 V for 12 dB SINAD (150-174 MHz, FM) 1 V TYP for 12 dB SINAD (174-222 MHz, WFM) 0.8 V TYP for 10 dB SN (300-336 MHz, AM) 0.25 V TYP for 12 dB SINAD (336-420 MHz, FM) 0.2 V for 12 dB SINAD (420-470 MHz, FM) 5 V TYP for 12 dB SINAD (470-540 MHz, WFM) 5 V TYP for 12 dB SINAD (540-800 MHz, WFM) 0.4 V TYP for 12 dB SINAD (800-899.99 MHz, FM) 0.8 V TYP for 12 dB SINAD (900 - 999.99 MHz, FM) USA Version Cellular Blocked Better than 0.16 V (144 / 430 MHz Band) NFM, AM 12 kHz / 30 kHz (6 dB / 60 dB) 8 W @ 4 Ohm for 10 % THD (@ 13.8 V) BTL EXP SP 4 W @ 4 Ohm for 10 % THD (@ 13.8 V) Normal EXP SP/CH 4-16