Enables Internet access code selection.
1: You can program the secondary (press [F/L] key +) function of the key to another function, if desired. See page 59 for details.
Primary Function (PRESS KEY) Secondary Function (PRESS [F/L] + KEY) Third Function (PRESS & HOLD KEY) Increases the VFO frequency by one step or moves the memory channel to the next-highest channel. Tunes the VFO frequency upward in 1 MHz steps. Starts the scanner upward (toward a higher frequency or a higher channel number).

Frequency entry digit 3.

Selects the desired transmit power output level.
Activates the Smart Search feature.
Frequency entry digit 6. Toggles the display indication between frequency and the channels Alpha/Numeric Tag. Starts the programmable scanner upward (toward a higher frequency or a higher channel number)
Decreases the VFO frequency by one step or moves the memory channel to the next-lowest channel. Tunes the VFO frequency downward in 1 MHz steps. Starts the scanner downward (toward a lower frequency or a lower channel number). 2 Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies while working through a repeater. Switches to the Home (favorite frequency) Channel.

Frequency entry digit 9.

Selects the DTMF mode.
Sets frequency control to the VFO mode. Toggles the VFO between VFO A and VFO B while in the VFO mode. Activates the Priority (Dual Watch) function. Selects the Band width for the VFO scanner. Selects the Memory Bank while in the Memory Recall mode.
Activates the Alternate key function. Disables the Alternate key function. Activates the Key Lockout feature.
2: You can exchange the function between the primary (press key) function and secondary (press [F/L] key +) function, if desired. See page 77 for details.
INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES

ANTENNA INSTALLATION

The supplied antenna provides good results over the entire frequency range of the transceiver. However, for enhanced reception on certain non-Amateur frequencies, you may wish to connect an antenna designed specifically for that frequency range, as the supplied antenna is necessarily a compromise outside the Amateur band, and cannot be expected to provide high performance at all frequencies. To install the supplied antenna, hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten by use of extreme force. Notes: Never transmit without having an antenna connected. When installing the supplied antenna, never hold the upper part of the antenna while screwing it onto the mating connector on the transceiver. If using an external antenna for transmission, ensure that the SWR presented to the transceiver is 1.5:1 or lower, to avoid excessive feedline loss.

BELT CLIP INSTALLATION

Connect the hanger to the rear of the FT-270R, with the notch pointing directly up, using the supplied screw (Figure 1). Use only the screw included with the clip to mount the clip to the back of the FT-270R. Clip the Quick-Draw Belt Clip onto your belt (Figure 2). To install the FT-270R into the Quick-Draw Belt Clip, align the hanger with the QuickDraw Belt Clip, and slide the FT-270R into its slot until a click is heard (Figure 3). To remove the FT-270R from the Quick-Draw Belt Clip, rotate the FT-270R 180 degrees, then slide the FT-270R out from the Quick-Draw Belt Clip (Figure 4).

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INSTALLATION OF FBA-25A ALKALINE BATTERY CASE (OPTION)
The optional FBA-25A Battery Case allows operation of the FT-270R using six AA size Alkaline batteries. When installing batteries, insert the () end first, then press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place. Always replace all six batteries at the same time, paying attention to the polarity indicated inside the case. The FBA-25A must not be used with rechargeable cells. The FBA-25A does not contain the thermal and over-current protection circuits (provided in the FNB series of Ni-MH Battery Packs) required when utilizing Ni-Cd and Ni-MH cells. Note that the power output and battery life will be much shorter when using Alkaline AA cells. They should be considered an emergency backup power source only, for this reason.

INTERFACE OF PACKET TNCS

The FT-270R may be used for Packet operation, using the optional CT-91 Microphone Adapter (available from your Yaesu dealer) for easy interconnection to commonly-available connectors wired to your TNC. You may also build your own cable, using a fourconductor miniature phone plug, per the diagram below. The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOL knob, as with voice operation. The input level to the FT-270R from the TNC should be adjusted at the TNC side; the optimum input voltage is approximately 5 mV at 2000 Ohms. Be sure to turn the transceiver and TNC off before connecting the cables, so as to prevent voltage spikes from possibly damaging your transceiver. 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. See page 60 for details regarding Battery Saver setup.

KEYPAD/LCD ILLUMINATION

Your FT-270R 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. CONT Mode: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD lamp continuously. OFF Mode: Disables the Keypad/LCD lamp. Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp operating mode: 1. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 25: LAMP. 3. Press the [F/L] 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.
DISABLING THE KEYPAD BEEPER
A keypad beeper provides useful audible feedback whenever a keypad is pressed. If you want to turn the beep off: 1. Press the [F/L] 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/L] 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/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 34: RF SQL. 3. Press the [F/L] 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, S-FULL , or OFF). 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.

CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE
The FT-270Rs microprocessor includes programming which will measure the current battery voltage. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 12: DC VLT. Press the [F/L] key momentarily to display the current DC voltage being supplied. Press the [F/L] key, followed by 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-270R includes a number of features which make repeater operation simple and enjoyable.

REPEATER SHIFTS

The FT-270R has been configured, at the factory, with the repeater shift set to 600 kHz. Depending on the part of the band in which you are operating, the repeater shift may be either downward () or upward (+), and one of these icons will appear at the top of the LCD when repeater shifts have been enabled.
AUTOMATIC REPEATER SHIFT (ARS)
The FT-270R provides a convenient Automatic Repeater Shift feature, which causes the appropriate repeater shift to be applied automatically whenever you tune into the designated repeater sub-bands in your country. These sub-bands are shown below. If the ARS feature does not appear to be working, you may have accidentally disabled it. To re-enable ARS: 1. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 4: ARS. 3. Press the [F/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select ARS. ON. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.

ARS-Repeater Subbands

145.1 145.5 146.0

USA Version

146.4 146.6

147.6 147.4

145.6 145.8

EXP Version

MANUAL REPEATER SHIFT ACTIVATION
If the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction other than that established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater shift manually. To do this: 1. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [4(RPT)] key to enable selection of the repeater shift direction. 2. This provides a short-cut to Set Mode Item 35: RPT.MOD. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired shift among RPT., RPT.+, and RPT.OFF. 4. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. If you make a change in the shift direction, but still have Automatic Repeater Shift still engaged (see previous section), when you change frequency (by rotating the DIAL knob, for example) the ARS will over-ride your manual setting of the shift direction. Turn ARS off if you do not wish this to happen. If you make a change in the repeater shift on a memory channel that you already stored, the radio will consider this a temporary change unless you store the memory once more, this time with the desired repeater shift engaged.

250.3 254.1

7. operator if you dont know the tone frequency). When you have made your selection, press the [F/L] key momentarily to save the new settings and exit to normal operation. This is different than the usual method of restoring normal operation, and it applies only to the configuration of the CTCSS/DCS frequencies.
Your repeater may or may not re-transmit a CTCSS tone - some systems just use CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but dont pass it along when transmitting. If the S-Meter deflects, but the FT-270R is not passing audio, repeat steps 1 through 4 above, but rotate the DIAL so that TSQ disappears - this will allow you to hear all traffic on the channel being utilized.

DCS OPERATION

Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system which generally provides more immunity from false paging than does CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your FT-270R, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS; if not, DCS is frequently quite useful in Simplex operation if your friend(s) use transceivers equipped with this advanced feature. Just as in CTCSS operation, DCS requires that you set the Tone Mode to DCS and that you select a tone code. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [1(SQ TYP)] key to enable selection of the CTCSS/ DCS/ECS mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob until the DCS indication appears on the display; this activates the DCS Encoder/Decoder. 3. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting. 4. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [2(CODE)] key to enable adjustment of the DCS code. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired DCS Code (a three-digit number). Ask the repeater owner/operator if you dont DCS CODE know DCS Code; if you are working simplex, just set up the DCS Code to be the same as that used by your friend(s). 6. When you have made your selection, press the [F/L] key momentarily to save the new settings and exit to normal opera- tion. 1.
Remember that the DCS is an Encode/Decode system, so your receiver will remain muted until a matching DCS code is received on an incoming transmission. Switch the DCS off when youre just tuning around the band!

TONE SEARCH SCANNING

D: DCS Encode only (the icon will blink during operation) T DCS: Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes a DCS code
(the icon will blink and the (the icon will appear and the icon will appear during operation) icon will blink during operation)
D TSQL: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS Tone
Select the desired operating mode from the selections shown above.

TONE CALLING (1750 HZ)

If the repeaters in your country require a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Europe), you can set the MONI key to serve as a Tone Call switch instead. To change the configuration of this switch, we again use the Set Mode to help us. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 27: M/T-CL. 3. Press the [F/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select T-CALL on the display. 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 1. To access a repeater, press and hold in the MONI key for the amount of time specified by the repeater owner/operator. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the repeater has been gained, you may release the MONI key, and use the PTT switch for activating the transmitter thereafter.

MEMORY MODE

The FT-270R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: 200 Standard memory channels, numbered 1 through 200. A Home channel, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency. 10 sets of band-edge memories, also known as Programmable Memory Scan channels, labeled L1/U1 through L10/U10. 10 Memory Banks, labeled BANK 1 through BANK10. Each Memory Bank can be assigned up to 200 channels from the standard memory channels. 10 Weather Broadcast Channels.

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, now. The power level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it. Press and hold in the [MR/MW(SKIP)] key for one second. Within ten seconds of releasing the [MR/MW(SKIP)] key, you need to make a decision regarding channel storage. The microprocessor will automatically select the nextavailable 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 10 memory channels, if youre in a hurry (31 ) by pressing the [VFO(PRI)] key (multiple times, if necessary). Press the [MR/MW(SKIP)] key once more to store the frequency into memory. 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. 2. 3. 4. Store the receive frequency using the method already described under MEMORY STORAGE (it doesnt matter if a repeater offset is active). Tune to the desired transmit frequency, then press and hold in the [MR/MW(SKIP)] key for one second. Within ten seconds of releasing the [MR/MW(SKIP)] key, rotate the DIAL knob to select the same memory channel number as used in step 1 above. Press and hold in the PTT switch. Then while holding the PTT switch in, momentarily press the [MR/MW(SKIP)] key once more. (This does not key the transmitter).

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1) The Odd Splits feature permits setting TONE/DCS individually for transmit and receive. Briefly, press the [F/L] key, and then press the [2(CODE)] key. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the TONE or DCS for receive. You can confirm the Transmit and receive TONE/DCS by alternately pressing of the [REV(HOME)] key.
2)Whenever you recall a memory which contains independently-stored transmit and receive frequencies, the indication will appear in the display.

MEMORY RECALL

1. 2. 3. While operating in the VFO mode, press the [MR/MW(SKIP)] key to enter the Memory mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired channel. To return to the VFO mode, press the [VFO(PRI)] key.
When the radio is already set to the Memory mode, an easy way to recall memories is to key in the memory channel number, then press the [F/L] key. For example, to recall memory channel #14, press [1(SQ TYP)] [4(RPT)] [F/L].
You may also recall Programmable Memory channels (L1/U1 through L10/U10.) using the following numbers: Programmable Memory channels #L1 = 201, U1 = 202, L10 = 219, and U10 = 220.

HOME CHANNEL MEMORY

A special one-touch HOME channel is available, to allow quick recall of a favorite operating frequency. Home Channel storage is simple to accomplish: 1. Change the setting of Set Mode Item 33: REV/HM from REV to HOME, if it is not already set to this option (see page 77). 2. 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. 3. Press and hold in the [MR/MW(SKIP)] key for one second. 4. While the memory channel number is blinking, just press the [REV(HOME)] key. The frequency and other data (if any) will now be stored in the special HOME channel register. 5. To recall the HOME channel, press the [REV(HOME)] key momentarily while operating either in the VFO or MR mode.

VFO-VFO Dual Watch

1. Press the [VFO(PRI)] key to switch the VFO mode, if needed. 2. Press the [F/L] key, then press and hold in the [VFO(PRI)] key for one second. The FT-270R will now periodically change from VFO-A frequency to the VFO-B frequency, checking for activity on each VFO for 0.2 second interval. 3. Press the [VFO(PRI)] key to disable the VFO-VFO Dual Watch.
Priority Revert Mode During Priority channel operation (Dual Watch), a special feature is available which will allow you to move to the Priority channel instantly, without waiting for activity to appear on the Priority channel. When this feature is enabled, and Priority monitoring is engaged, just press the PTT switch; operation will instantly revert to the Priority channel. To enable the Priority Revert operation: 1. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 36: PRI.RVT. 3. Press the [F/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to RVT. ON. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation. 6. To disable the Priority Revert operation, just repeat the above procedure, rotating the DIAL knob to select RVT.OFF in step 4 above.
AUTOMATIC LAMP ILLUMINATION ON SCAN STOP
The FT-270R will automatically illuminate the LCD/Keypad Lamp whenever the scanner stops on a signal; this allows you to see the frequency of the incoming signal better at night. Note that this will, of course, increase the battery consumption, so be sure to switch it off during the day (the default condition for this feature is ON). The procedure for disabling the Scan Lamp is: 1. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 40: SCN.LMP. 3. Press the [F/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to OFF. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation.

BAND EDGE BEEPER

The FT-270R will automatically beep when a band edge is encountered during scanning (either in standard VFO scanning or during PMS operation). You may also enable this feature (band edge beeper) to operate when the frequency reaches the band edge while tuning using the DIAL knob. The procedure for enabling the Band-Edge Beeper is: 1. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 20: EDG.BEP. 3. Press the [F/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to BEP. ON. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation.

WEATHER ALERT SCAN

This feature allows you to check the Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for the presence of the NOAA Alert Tone while operating using VFO scan or Memory channel scan. When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the FT-270R will check the Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for activity every five seconds while scanning. If you watch the display carefully, youll observe the scanner periodically shifting to the Weather Broadcast bank, scanning the Weather channels quickly in search of the Alert Tone, after which regular scanning will resume for another five seconds. To enable the Weather Alert Scan feature: 1. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 52: WX ALT. 3. Press the [F/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob so as to select ALT. ON. 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation. 6. To disable the Weather Alert Scan feature, select ALT.OFF in step 4 above. 1) When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the Scan-Resume mode is fixed to TIME. 2) If you are just scanning the Weather Broadcast Channels, the FT-270Rs receiver will remain muted indefinitely unless the Alert Tone is received. This yields a long period of monitoring time, as no power will be consumed via audio output while scanning for the Alert Tone is in progress.
EMERGENCY CHANNEL OPERATION
The FT-270R includes an Emergency feature which may be useful if you have someone monitoring on the same frequency as your transceivers Home channel. See page 30 for details on setting up 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 Home channel, (B) it emits a loud Alarm sound (the volume is controlled by the VOL/PWR 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 Home channel, and (E) two seconds after the PTT switch release, the Emergency feature will resume. To disable the Emergency feature, press the [F/L] key momentarily or turn the radio off by rotating the VOL/PWR 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 21: EMG S; see page 74 for details.

SMART SEARCH 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). Two basic operating modes for Smart Search are available: SINGLE: In this mode, the transceiver will sweep the current band once in each direction starting on the current frequency. All channels where activity is present will be loaded into the Smart Search memories; whether or not all 31 memories are filled, the search will stop after one sweep in each direction. CONT: In this mode, the transceiver will make one pass in each direction as with OneShot searching; if all 31 channels are not filled after the first sweep, however, the radio will continue sweeping until they are all filled.
Setting the Smart Search Mode
1. 2. 3. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 38: S SRCH. Press the [F/L] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Smart Search mode (see above). 5. When you have made your selection, press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation.
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 and hold in the [3(LOW)] key for one second to begin the Smart Search scanning. 3. As active channels are detected, you will observe the number of loaded channels increasing in the regular memory channel window. 4. Depending on the mode you set for Smart Search operation (SINGLE or CONT), the Smart Search scan will eventually terminate, and the LCD will revert to Smart Search Memory Channel C. 5. To recall the Smart Search memories, rotate the DIAL knob to choose from among the frequencies stored by Smart Search. 6. To return to normal operation, press the [VFO(PRI)] key. 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 FT-270R where the action is!
INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE
The FT-270R can be used to access a node (repeater or base station) which is tied into the Vertex Standard WiRES (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) network, operating in the SRG (Sister Radio Group) mode. 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. Press the [0(SET)] key momentarily to activate the Internet Connection feature. The icon will appear in the upper right corner of the display. 2. Press and hold in the [0(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the access number (ICOD 0 ~ 9, A, B, C, D, E ( ), F (#),) corresponding to the WIRES node to which you wish to establish an Internet link (ask the node or repeater owner/operator if you dont know the access number in the network). Now press the PTT switch to exit from the selection mode. 3. With the Internet Connection feature activated (as in step 1 above), the FT-270R will generate a brief (0.1 second) DTMF tone according to your selection in step 2. This DTMF tone is sent at the beginning of every transmission to establish or maintain the link to the local WIRES node operating in the SRG mode. 4. To disable the Internet Connection feature, press the [0(SET)] key momentarily (the icon will disappear from the display). 1. If other users report that you always have a DTMF beep at the beginning of each transmission, and you are not operating in conjunction with Internet access, disable this function via step (4) above. You may access other Internet Link Systems (including WiRES in the FRG mode) that use a DTMF string for access. 1. Load the DTMF tones which you wish to use for Internet-link access into a DTMF Autodial memory register. For purposes of this example, we will use #123 as the access code. A. Press the [F/L] key, then press the [0(SET)] key to enter the Set mode. B. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 17: DT WRT. C. Press the [F/L] key to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. D. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF Memory register (d1 ~ d9) into which you wish to store the access code. E. Press the [F/L] key momentarily. The first digit will blink. F. Rotate the DIAL knob to select F (representing DTMF #: the first digit of the DTMF string). G Press the [F/L] key momentarily to accept the first digit and. move to the second digit of the DTMF string. H. Repeat the previous steps until you have completed the

32 [RESUME] 36 [PRI.RVT] 39 [SCN MD] 40 [SCN.LMP] 42 [SKIP] 52 [WX ALT]

POWER SAVER SETTING

Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver interval (sleep 37 [RXSAVE] ratio). Enables/Disables the Transmitter Battery Saver. 49 [TXSAVE]

WIRES SETTING

Selects the Internet Link Connection mode. 22 [I NET] Selects the Access Number (DTMF digit) for WiRES 23 [INT CD] operation. Selects the memory register for an Access Number (DTMF 24 [INT MR] digit) for non-WiRES.

SWITCH/KNOB SETTING

Enables/Disables the beeper. Selects the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode. Selects the Control Locking lockout combination. Selects the MONI switch function. Selects the function of the [HM/RV] key.
6 [BEEP] 25 [LAMP] 26 [LOCK] 27 [M/T-CL] 33 [REV/HM] 1 [APO] 5 [BCLO] 8 [BSY.LED] 9 [CLK.SFT] 12 [DC VLT] 20 [EDG.BEP] 21 [EMG S] KEY+SC / KEY / OFF KEY / 5SEC / TOGGLE LK KEY / LKDIAL / LK K+D / LK PTT / LK P+K / LK P+D / LK ALL MONI / T-CALL <REV> / <HOME> OFF / 0.5H - 12.0 H BCL. ON / BCL.OFF LED. ON / LED.OFF SFT.OFF / SFT. ON BEP.OFF / BEP. ON EMG.BEP / EMG.LMP / EMG.B+L / EMG.CWT / EMG.C+B / EMG.C+L / EMG.ALL / OFF PWD.OFF / PWD. ON S-1 / S-2 / S-3 / S-4 / S-5 / S-6 / S-8 / S-FULL / OFF SINGLE / CONT 5 / 10 /12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz, or AUTO 1MIN - 30MIN or OFF (6MIN) LED. ON / LED.OFF SPL.OFF / SPL. ON WIDE / NARROW ANI.OFF / ANI. ON PAG.OFF / PAG. ON 000 - 999 ABK. OFF / ABK. ON

MISCELLANEOUS SETTING

Setting of the Automatic Power-Off feature. Enables/Disables the Busy Channel Lock-Out feature. Enables/Disables the BUSY LED while the Squelch is open. Shifting of the CPU clock frequency. Indicates the DC Supply Voltage. Enables/Disables the Band-edge beeper while selecting the frequency via the DIAL knob. Selects the alarm(s) utilized when the Emergency function is engaged. Enables/disables the Password feature. Stores the password. Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level. Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. Setting of the synthesizer steps. Setting of the TOT time Enables/Disables the TX LED while the radio is transmitting. Enables or disables VFO Split operation. Select Wide (5 kHz) or Narrow (2.5 kHz) TX Deviation.
30 [PSWD] 31 [PSWD W] 34 [RF SQL] 38 [S SRCH] 45 [STEP] 47 [TOT] 48 [TX.LED] 50 [VFO.SPL] 51 [WID.NAR] 53 [ANI] 54 [ANI.WRT] 55 [PAGER] 56 [PAG.COD] 57 [PAG.ABK]
PAGER SETTING (REQUIRES OPTIONAL FTD-7)
Enables/Disables the ANI function. Program the ANI Identifier. Enables/Disables the ANI function. Setting the Pager Code for the DTMF Pager. Enables/Disables the Answer Back function of the DTMF Pager.
Set Mode Item 1 [APO] Function: Setting of the Automatic Power-Off feature. Available Values: OFF/0.5H - 12.0 H in 0.5 hour multiples Default: OFF Set Mode Item 2 [AR BEP] Function: Selects the Beep option during ARTS operation. Available Values: INRANG/ALWAYS/OFF Default: INRANG INRANG: Beeps sound only when the radio first detects that you are within range. ALWAYS: Beeps sound every time a polling transmission is received from the other station (every 15 or 25 seconds when in range). OFF: No alert beeps sound. Set Mode Item 3 [AR INT] Function: Selects the Polling Interval during ARTS operation. Available Values: 25 SEC/15 SEC Default: 25SEC Set Mode Item 4 [ARS] Function: Enables/Disables the Automatic Repeater Shift function. Available Values: ARS. ON/ARS.OFF Default: ARS. ON Set Mode Item 5 [BCLO] Function: Enables/Disables the Busy Channel Lock-Out feature. Available Values: BCL. ON/BCL.OFF Default: BCL.OFF Set Mode Item 6 [BEEP] Function: Enables/Disables the beeper. Available Values: KEY+SC/KEY/OFF Default: KEY+SC KEY+SC: The beeper sounds when you press any key, or when the scanner stops. KEY: The beeper sounds when you press any key. OFF: Beeper is disabled. Set Mode Item 7 [BELL] Function: Selects the number of CTCSS/DCS Bell ringer repetitions. Available Values: OFF/1T/3T/5T/8T/CONT (Continuous ringing) Default: OFF

Set Mode Item 22 [I NET] Function: Selects the Internet Link Connection mode. Available Values: INT.OFF/INT.COD/INT.MEM Default: INT.OFF INT.OFF: Disables the Internet Link Connection mode. INT.COD: Sets up the Internet Link Connection mode for WiRES access. INT.MEM: Sets up the Internet Link Connection mode for other (DTMF string) Internet Link System access. Set Mode Item 23 [INT CD] Function: Selects the Access Number (DTMF digit) for WIRES operation. Available Values: CODE 0 - CODE 9, CODE A - CODE F Default: CODE 1 Set Mode Item 24 [INT MR] Function: Selects the memory register for an Access Number (DTMF code) for nonWIRES Internet Link System access. Available Values: d1 - d9 Default: d1 Set Mode Item 25 [LAMP] Function: Selects the LCD/Keypad Lamp mode. Available Values: KEY/CONT/OFF Default: KEY KEY: 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 factoryprogrammed default setting. CONT: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD lamp continuously. OFF: Disables the Keypad/LCD lamp. Set Mode Item 26 [LOCK] Function: Selects the Control Locking lockout combination. Available Values: LK KEY/LKDIAL/LK K+D/LK PTT/LK P+K/LK P+D/LK ALL Default: LK K+D Note: K = Key; D = Dial; and P = PTT.
Set Mode Item 27 [M/T-CL] Function: Selects the MONI key (just below the PTT switch) function. Available Values: MONI/T-CALL Default: Depends on the transceiver version. MONI: Pressing the MONI key causes the Noise/Tone Squelch to be over-ridden, allowing you to listen for weak (or non-encoded) signals. T-CALL: Pressing the MONI key activates a 1750-Hz burst tone, used for repeater access in many countries (especially in Europe). Set Mode Item 28 [NAME] Function: Toggles the display indication between frequency and the channels Alpha/ Numeric Tag. Available Values: FREQ/ALPHA Default: FREQ Set Mode Item 29 [NM WRT] Function: Stores Alpha-Numeric Tags for the Memory channels. See page 33 for details. Set Mode Item 30 [PSWD] Function: Enables/disables the Password feature. Available Values: PWD.OFF/PWD. ON Default: PWD.OFF Set Mode Item 31 [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 32 [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.

YAESU FT-270R
The FT-270R is a compact, high-performance FM hand-held providing up to five Watts of RF power, along with big audio output (800 mW) and unmatched protection against the elements! Protected against water ingress to IPX7 specifications (submersion for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 3 feet), the FT-270R features long operating time, thanks to the supplied 1400 mAh NiMH Battery Pack. The 16-key FT-270R includes direct keyboard frequency entry and direct DTMF input, along with quick one-touch access to YAESUs exciting and fun WiRES-II VoIP Internet Linking system!
5 Watts Output The FT-270R provides 5 Watts of solid power Large Backlit LCD Display Want a handheld with a display you can actually see?! The FT-270R is the handheld for you. Submersible! The FT-270R conforms to IPX7 specifications for submersibility (submersion for up to 30 minutes at a depth of one meter). Outstanding Receiver Audio The FT-270R's hefty 800 mW of audio provides plenty of volume when operating in a noisy environment. 1400 mAh Battery Pack Yields Long Operating Time The FT-270R is supplied with a long-life 1400 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack, for extended operating time during search-and-rescue or public service event operations. Power Saving Circuit Design The FT-270R design includes Yaesu's exclusive power saving circuit design to ensure longer operating time that most other
handhelds with comparable batteries. Expanded Receiver Coverage The receiver's frequency range is 136-174 MHz, covering many public service, marine, and government channels. User Password To prevent an unauthorized person from using your FT-270R, you may engage a security password that must be keyed in prior to operation, if you like. 200 Memory Channels The 200 memories may be partitioned into as many as 10 memory groups. Alpha-numeric labeling is available on all memories. Keyboard Frequency Entry Operating frequencies may be entered directly from the front panel keypad, which may also be used for quick recall of memory channels by number. Weather Broadcast Channels In the U.S. version, a dedicated special memory bank of ten NOAA Weather Channels is available, with a "Severe Weather" alert capability. EAI (Emergency Automatic ID) Feature Ideal for search-and-rescue work, the EAI feature can be commanded on so as to identify your FT-270R, and engage your PTT and microphone, remotely in an emergency situation. So if you don't check in during a search, help can be dispatched, with the automatic TX function allowing others to perform direction finding. Split Tone Capability Besides the usual CTCSS and DCS Encode/Decode features you've come to know and love on a Yaesu transceiver, the FT-270R includes a "Split Tone" capability that allows you to Encode a CTCSS tone, and Decode DCS, or vice-versa. You can also Encode (without decoding) either CTCSS or DCS. Other Features: - Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch - Automatic Repeater Shift - Memory-Only operating - Scanning Mode: VFO / Memory / PMS / Dual Watch - Nine DTMF Auto-dialer memories - Two Front Panel programmable keys - Keypad/Dial Lockout capability - RF Squelch - Battery Voltage Display - TX Deviation Level (5 kHz or 2.5 kHz) - Transmit Time-out Timer and Automatic Power-Off - Busy Channel Lock-out - ARTS (Auto-range Transponding System) that "beeps" the user when you move out of communications range
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