FCC ID: K6620663X20 AMATEUR HANDHELD VHF RADIO - SCANNING RECEIVER

144 MHz FM TRANSCEIVERFT-25R FT-25E Operating Manual Application for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Tone Calling (1750 HZ) ................................. 28 Memory Mode .................................................... 29 Memory Storage ............................................ 30 Memory Recall .............................................. 31 Changing the memory label (tag) name ........ 31 HOME Channel Memory Recall .................... 32 Changing the Home Channel Frequency 32 Memory Offset Tuning ................................... 32 Deleting Memories ........................................ 33 Weather Broadcast Channels ....................... 34 Severe Weather Alert .............................. 34 Scanning ............................................................ 35 Setting the Scan-Resume Technique ...... 35 VFO Scanning ............................................... 36 Manual VFO Scan ................................... 36 Programmed Mode (VFO) Scan.............. 36 Input Character/Symbol List ............................. 38 Set (Menu) Mode ................................................ 39 Troubleshooting ................................................ 43 The transceiver does not turn on............. 43 There is no sound..............................................43 There is no transmission of radio waves. 43 The keys or DIAL do not respond. .......... 43 The battery pack cannot be charged or battery power depletes immediately after charging................................................... 44 Specifications .................................................... 45 General.................................................... 45 Transmitter .............................................. 45 Receiver .................................................. 46 AUTO Mode Preset Operating Parameter .... 46 USA Version ............................................ 46 Asian/European Version .......................... 46 Note ..................................................................... 48 Note ..................................................................... 49 Contents General Description ............................................ 1 Features of the FT-25R/E ................................ 1 About this manual ............................................ 2 Downloading the Advance Manual ............... 3 Accessories & Options ....................................... 4 Supplied Accessories ...................................... 4 Available Options............................................. 4 Safety Precautions .............................................. 5 Control & Connections (Top & Front Panel) ... 10 Controls & Connections (Side Panel) .............. 11 Controls & Connections (LCD) ......................... 12 Normal operation display ............................... 12 The Set Mode and Preference Mode display 12 Display of features and settings .................... 13 Controls & Connections (Keypad) ................... 14 Installation of Accessories ............................... 15 Antenna Installation ....................................... 15 Preparation of SBR-25LI Battery Pack .......... 15 Installing the Battery Pack ....................... 15 Removing the Battery Pack ..................... 16 Attaching the Belt Clip ................................... 16 Charging the Battery Pack................................ 17 About Desktop charger lamp ........................ 17 Low Battery Indication ................................... 18 About Battery Indicator Icons .................. 18 Approximate Operating Time and Remaining Charge Level Indication........................... 18 Basic Operation ................................................. 19 Turn the Power ON and OFF ........................ 19 Adjust the Audio Volume Level and Squelch Setting ........................................................... 19 Changing between VFO-A and VFO-B .......... 19 Frequency Navigation ................................... 20 1) Tuning Frequency ............................... 20 2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry .......... 20 3) Scanning ............................................. 20 Transmission ................................................. 21 Changing the Transmit Power Level ....... 21 Activating the Set Mode ................................ 22 Setting the Quick Recall Keys ....................... 22 Assigning Set Mode Items to the Quick Recall Keys (Set Mode Recall feature) ... 22 Storing the displayed Frequency and Settings to a Quick Recall Key (Quick Memory feature) ...................................... 23 Setting the Preferred Operating Mode .......... 23 Advanced Operation ......................................... 24 Turning the Keylock Feature ON and OFF .... 24 Change the key locking scheme ............. 24 Change the LCD and keypad back light setting .. ..................................................................... 24 Disabling the Keypad and Scan Stop Beeper 25 Repeater Operation ........................................... 26 Repeater Shifts .............................................. 26 Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) .................... 26 Manual Repeater Shift Setting ...................... 27 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 General Description Features of the FT-25R/E FT-25R/E is a FM transceiver, ruggedly constructed to meet commercial specifications. It is packed with the following popular and valuable features demanded by Amateur Radio operators around the world. Long-Life Battery Supplied 7.4 V 1950 mAh lithium ion battery. Optional 7.4 V 2500 mAh lithium ion battery. 5 Watts of Reliable RF Power RF Power Output 5.0 W (High) / 2.5 W (Middle) / 0.5 W (Low) (@7.4 V) Four Quick Recall Keys (User Programmable) for Individual Preferences Set Mode Recall feature and Quick Memory Feature. Powerful Audio Bridged Transless (BTL) amplifier provides One Full Watt of Audio for operation in noisy environments. Rugged Body Construction IP54 Rating and MIL-STD-810-C, D, E certified. Lockout Capabilities Keypad/PTT Lockout. Emergency Features LED Flash light equipped. Emergency Operation (Alarm, SOS Flash and HOME channel display), FM Radio Broadcast Receiver Feature 1 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 General Description About this manual This manual contains symbols and conventions to call attention to important information. Symbols Description This icon indicates cautions and alerts the user should be aware of. This icon indicates helpful notes, tips and information. This icon indicates other pages containing relevant informa-

tion. This icon refers users to the FT-25R/E Advance Manual on the YAESU Website containing relevant information. The settings of the transceiver at the time of purchase are referred to as the default or default setting. The names of Set Mode items that are displayed on the LCD, and the transceiver key names, are printed in bold characters in this manual. 2 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 General Description Downloading the Advance Manual The Advance Manual provides detail information and features beyond the scope and descriptions in this manual. Download the FT-25R/E Advance Manual from the YAESU website and refer to it along with this Operating Manual. http://www.yaesu.com/

The features described in the FT-25R/E Advance Manual are below. RF Squelch Checking the Battery Voltage Emergency Channel Operation ARTS (Automatic Range Transponder System) VOX Operation (with earpiece microphone or External Mic) VFO Split Mode Using the Squelch Feature Selecting the Squelch Type Setting CTCSS Tone frequency Setting DCS CODE number CTCSS/DCS/PAGER/ARTS Bell Opera-

tion EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) Basic ARTS Setup and Operation DTMF Operation Miscellaneous Settings Password Changing the Channel Steps TX Battery Saver Disabling the TX/BUSY LED Indicator Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature Memory Bank Operation Memory Only Mode Scanning Memory scanning Weather Alert Scan Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS) Priority Channel Scanning Automatic Lamp Illumination on Scan Stop Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO) Changing the TX deviation Level Voice Compander Feature Inversion Scramble (Asian version only) Cloning Set (Menu) Mode 3 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Accessories & Options Supplied Accessories SBR-25LI SAD-20B 7.4V, 1,950 mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack AC Adapter (for USA model) AC Adapter (for European / Asian model) AC Adapter (for Chinese model) Rapid Charger Belt Clip Antenna SAD-20C/U SAD-20G SBH-22 SHB-18 SRA-15 Operating Manual Warranty Card Available Options SBR-25LI SBR-26LI SCU-35 SCU-36 SSM-512B 7.4V, 1,950 mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack 7.4V, 2,500 mAh Rechargeable Li-Ion Large-Capacity Battery Pack Programming cable Cloning Cable VOX Earpiece Microphone Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard for specific local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Yaesu accessories. Yaesu shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, leakage or explosion of a battery pack, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-Yaesu accessories. Consult your Yae-

su dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Con-

nection of any non-Yaesu-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this apparatus. 4 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Safety Precautions Be sure to read the safety precautions to use this product safely. Yaesu is not liable for failures and other problems caused due to misuse or use of this product by you or a third party. Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages caused through use of this product by you or a third party except in the case where ordered to pay for damages under the laws. Type and meaning of the marks DANGER WARNING CAUTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or only property damage. Type and meaning of symbols Indicates a prohibited action, not to be done in order to use this product safely. For example, sembled. indicates that the product should not be disas-

Indicates a required action, to be done in order to use this product safely. For example, moved. indicates that the power plug should be re-

5 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Safety Precautions DANGER Do not use this product in an area where use of it is prohib-

ited, e.g., inside the hospital, airplane, or train. This product can affect electronic or medical devices. Do not use this product while riding a bicycle or driving a car. Accidents can result. Be sure to stop the bicycle or car at a safe place before using this product. Do not perform transmission in a crowded place for the safe-

ty of persons using a medical device such as a cardiac pace-

maker. The radio wave emitted from this product can cause the medical device to malfunction and result in an accident. Do not touch any material leak-

ing from the battery pack with bare hands. The chemical that has stuck to your skin or entered your eye can cause chemical burns. In such a case, consult the doctor immedi-

ately. Those who are carrying a med-

ical device such as a cardiac pacemaker should not perform transmission near the device. When transmitting, use an ex-

ternal antenna and keep as far as possible away from the ex-

ternal antenna. The radio wave emitted by the transmitter can cause the medical device to malfunction and result in an accident. Do not use this product or the battery charger in a place where inflammable gas is gen-

erated. A fire or explosion can occur. Do not solder or short-circuit the terminal of the battery pack. A fire, leak, overheating, explo-

sion, or ignition can result. Do not carry the battery pack to-

gether with a necklace, hair pin, or small metal objects. A short circuit can result. If it starts thundering when the external antenna is used, imme-

diately turn off this product and disconnect the external anten-

na from it. A fire, electrical shock, or damage may result. 6 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Safety Precautions WARNING Do not power this transceiver with a voltage other than the specified power supply volt-

age. A fire, electric shock, or damage may result. Do not use the battery pack for any model other than the spec-

ified transceiver. A fire, leak, overheating, explo-

sion, or ignition can result. Do not make very long trans-

missions. The main body of the transceiver may overheat, resulting in a fail-

ure or burns. Do not disassemble or make any alteration to this product. An injury, electric shock, or failure can result. Keep the terminals of the bat-

tery pack clean. If terminal contacts are dirty or corroded, a fire, leak, overheat-

ing, explosion, or ignition can result. Do not handle the battery pack or charger with wet hands. Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet hands. An injury, leak, fire, or failure can result. If smoke or strange odor is emit-

ted from the main body, battery pack, or battery charger, imme-

diately turn the transceiver off;

remove the battery pack, and remove the power plug from the outlet. A fire, leak, overheating, damage, ignition, or failure can result. Con-

tact the dealer from which you purchased this product or Yaesu Amateur Customer Support. Do not use the battery pack which is externally damaged or deformed. A fire, leak, heating, explosion, or ignition can result. Do not use any battery charger which is not specified by Yaesu. A fire or failure can result. When transmitting, keep the transceiver at least 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) away from your body. Use only the supplied antenna. Do not use modified or damaged antennas. If charging of the battery pack cannot be completed within the specified charging time, imme-

diately remove the power plug of the battery charger from the outlet. A fire, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result. 7 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Safety Precautions CAUTION Keep magnetic cards and video tape away from the transceiver. The data recorded on cash cards or video tape can be erased. Charge the battery pack within the temperature range from +5 C to +35 C (+41 F to +95 F). Charging the battery pack outside this temperature range can cause leak, overheating, decrease in performance, or reduction in ser-

vice life can result. When unplugging the power cord of the battery charger, be sure to hold the power plug. Pulling the power cord can dam-

age it and cause a fire or electron-

ic shock. Do not use the earpiece mi-

crophone, earphones, or head-

phones at an extremely high volume level. Hearing impairment can result. Keep this product out of reach of children. An injury, etc. can result. Install the hand strap and belt clip securely. If they are installed improperly, the FT- 25R/E may fall or drop, result-

ing in an injury or damage. Do not dangle or throw this product by holding its antenna. This product can hit and injure someone. In addition, doing so can result in a transceiver failure or damage. Do not use transceiver in a crowded place. The antenna can hit someone, resulting in a injury. Do not place this transceiver in a place subject to direct sun-

light or near a heater. The transceiver can deform or discolor. Do not place this transceiver in a humid or dusty place. A fire or failure can result. During transmission, keep the antenna as far from you as possible. Long-time exposure to electro-

magnetic waves can have a neg-

ative impact on your health. Do not clean the case with thinner or benzene. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the case. If the transceiver is not being used for an extended period, turn it off and remove the bat-

tery pack for safety. Do not drop, strike, or throw the transceiver. A failure or damage may result. 8 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Safety Precautions CAUTION Do not place a heavy object on the power cord of the battery charger. The battery cord can be dam-

aged, resulting in a fire or electric shock. Do not use the included battery charger to charge any battery pack which is not specified for use with the charger. A fire can result. Do not operate the transmitter near the TV or radio. Radio disturbance can occur in the transceiver, the TV, or the radio. Do not use any products other than the specified options and accessories. A failure can result. When the battery charger is not in use, remove its power plug from the outlet. the worn Before discarding battery pack, affix tape or the like to its terminals. Before using this transceiver in a hybrid or fuel-saving car, be sure to check with the auto-

mobile manufacturer regarding use of the transceiver in that car. Noise generated by an onboard electrical device (inverter, etc.) can disrupt the normal operation of the transceiver. 9 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Control & Connections (Top & Front Panel) Antenna Jack ........................................................................ 15 Connect the supplied SMA female antenna (or another antenna present-

ing a 50-Ohm impedance) here. Emergency key Press this switch briefly to turn the LED Flash-Light. Press and hold it for three seconds to enable the Emergency Alarm beep functions. Press the keypad F key, and then press this switch to blink the LED Flash-Light for SOS. TX/BUSY Indicator Lamp ...................................................... 19 This indicator glows green when the squelch opens, and it glows red during transmit. PWR/VOL Knob..................................................................... 19 Turn this control clockwise to turn the transceiver ON and to increase the volume. Counter-clockwise rotation into the click-stop will turn the trans-

ceiver OFF. 19 Speaker ................................................................................. The internal speaker is located here. Microphone ........................................................................... The internal microphone is located here. LED Flash-Light LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) ............................................... The display shows current operating condition. Keypad .................................................................................. 14 These 18 keys select the important operating functions of the FT-25R/E. 21 12 10 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20

Controls & Connections (Side Panel) PTT (Push To Talk) Switch .................................................. 21 Press this switch to transmit, and release it (to receive) after your trans-

mission is completed. In the Set mode, press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. MONI/T.CALL Key (Function is selectable from Set mode)

..................................................................................................... USA/Asian Version:

Press this switch to open the squelch, and listen for very weak signals 28 near the background noise level. European Version:

Pressing this switch activates the T-CALL (1750 Hz) for repeater access. F key ..................................................................................... Press and hold this key to enter the Set Mode. SP Jack This three-conductor miniature jack provides connection for an external 22 speaker. MIC Jack This three-conductor miniature jack provides connections for microphone audio, earphone audio, PTT, and ground. 11 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Controls & Connections (LCD) Normal operation display 1 2 3 4 1 VFO-A / VFO-B .................. 2 S & PO Meter ..................... 23 3 Operating Frequency ........ 21 4 Battery Indicator 20 18 The Set Mode and Preference Mode display 5 6 Set Mode Preferred Operating Mode 5 Set Mode Menu ................. 22 6 Preferred Operating Mode ............ 23

............................................. 12 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Control & Connections (LCD) Display of features and settings 9 10 7 8 11 12 v 13 v v v v 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 14 15 7 Operating Mode 8 Secondary Keypad Active .......... ............................................ 9 Repeater Shift Direction.............. ............................................ 10 Programmable Memory (Mode

(VFO)) Scan ..................... 11 Priority Channel .............. 12 Squelch Operation .......... 13 Scramble Feature* .......... 14 DTMF Mode ..................... 15 Keypad Lock .................. 17 16 20

....................................... .......................................... ........................................... 19 18 18 Memory Tag Name ..................... 30,31 14 19 Weather Channel* ...................... 34 27 20 Memory Bank ............................ 29 29 36 21 Memory Mode ................... 14 22 Skipped Memory Channel 32 39 23 Home Channel .................. 39 24 TX Power Level Indicator ......... 21 39 25 Memory Offset Tuning ............... 32

............................................ 24 26 Selecting ICON indicator 39 27 Memory (BANK) Channel Num-

............................................ 16 VOX Feature .................... 17 Automatic Power-Off Feature .. 39

* This feature is displayed depending on the transceiver version. ......................................... ber 13 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Controls & Connections (Keypad) Key Primary Function

(PRESS Key) Frequency entry digit 1 Frequency entry digit 2 Frequency entry digit 3 Frequency entry digit 4 Frequency entry digit 5 Frequency entry digit 6 Frequency entry digit 7 Frequency entry digit 8 Frequency entry digit 9 Frequency entry digit 0 recalls the stored or assigned setting recalls the Memory Mode and activates the Memory Tune Mode while in the Memory Mode. Switches VFO-A and VFO-B Secondary Func-

tion

(PRESS F + Key) Third Function

(Press and Hold Key) Recalls the Weather broadcast channel bank Activates the ARTS feature Key Lock feature

*1 HOME (Fixed setting) TX PWR (Fixed setting) FM radio REV (Fixed setting) Activates the Priori-

ty function PMS(Program Mem-

ory (Mode) Scan) store or assign a setting to the key Memory write mode Program Scan Setting

*1 : When entering a frequency from the keypad, there is a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero - after the last non-zero digit, press and hold the [0/SET] key to enter all the zeros at once. 14 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 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 an-

tenna designed specifically for that frequency range, as the supplied antenna is necessarily a compromise outside the Amateur bands, and cannot be expected to provide high per-

formance at all frequencies. To install the supplied antenna, hold the bot-

tom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the mating connector on the transceiver until it is snug. Do not over-tighten by using of extreme force. 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 con-

nector 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. Preparation of SBR-25LI Battery Pack The SBR-25LI is a high-performance Li-Ion battery providing long operating time in a compact package. Under normal use, the SBR-25LI may be used for approximately 300 charge cycles, after which operating time may be ex-

pected to decrease. When an old battery pack exhibits diminished capacity, replace the pack with a new one. Installing the Battery Pack 1. Insert the battery pack into the bat-

tery compartment on the back of the transceiver(). 2. Push the battery in until the battery latch on the lower back side of the transceiver clicks securely(). 15 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Installation of Accessories Removing the Battery Pack To r e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y, t u r n t h e transceiver OFF. While sliding the latch in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the illustration, slide the battery pack downward and out of the transceiver. Attaching the Belt Clip Attach the belt clip on the back of transceiver using the supplied screws

(two). 16 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Charging the Battery Pack If the battery has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged by placing the FT-25R/E in the SBH-22 Rapid Charger desktop cra-

dle, connected with the SAD-20B/C/U/G AC adapter. AC line outlet DC jack FT-25R/E / SBH-22 with SAD-20B

(Example of USA model) A fully-discharged SBR-25LI Battery Pack will be charged completely in about 2.5 hours (depending on the battery being charged). Disconnect the SAD-20B/C/U/G from the DC jack and the AC line outlet. The SAD-20B/C/U/G is not designed to power the trans-

ceiver for operation (reception or transmission). Please be advised that the SAD-20B/C/U/G may contribute noise to TV and radio reception in the immediate vicinity, so we do not recommend its use adjacent to such devices. About Desktop charger lamp The battery charging status is indicated by the desktop charger lamp, as shown in the below table:

Lamp Status Red lighting Green lighting Charge Complete Red blinking Description Charging Charge Error 17 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Charging the Battery Pack Low Battery Indication As the battery discharges during use, the voltage will gradually become lower. When the battery voltage is too low for reliable op-

eration, the icon will blink on the LCD display, indicating that the battery pack must be recharged before further use. Avoid recharging Li-Ion batteries before the indicator is observed, as this can degrade the charge capacity of your Li-Ion battery pack. About Battery Indicator Icons Battery charge indicator icons are shown below:

Icons Description Full battery power Enough battery power Low battery power

(w/blink) charge (or replace) the battery Approximate Operating Time and Remaining Charge Level Indication Approximate operating time for the transceiver with the fully charged battery pack is as follows. Frequency Band SBR-25LI SBR-26LI Amateur Band 144 MHz band Approx. 10.0 hours Approx. 12.5 hours Approx. 11.0 hours Approx. 15.0 hours FM Broadcast Band Transmit 6 seconds; Receive 6 seconds; Stand by 48 seconds. 18 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Basic Operation Turn the Power ON and OFF Be sure the Battery Pack is installed, and is fully charged. Connect the antenna to the top panel Antenna jack. Rotate the PWR/VOL knob out of the click-

stop to turn the transceiver ON. The current DC supply voltage will be shown on the display for two seconds. After the two second interval, the display will commence the normal operating fre-

quency indication. To turn the transceiver OFF, turn the PWR/VOL knob fully counter-clock-

wise into the click-stop position. Adjust the Audio Volume Level and Squelch Setting Rotate the PWR/VOL knob to adjust the receiver volume. Listen to the open squelch background noise to adjust the audio to a comfortable level. 1. To set the squelch level, press the F key and then press the MONI/T.CALL key, to open the SQ LEVEL set mode. 2. Press the [] or [] key to adjust to a level at which the background noise is muted. operation. 3. Press the PTT switch to save the squelch setting and return to normal Changing between VFO-A and VFO-B Press the [#VFO] key repeatedly to toggle the frequency control between the VFO mode and the Memory mode. Frequency ranges are shown in the table. Frequency Range RX 137-174 MHz 137-174 MHz 137-174 MHz USA model European model Asian model TX 144-148 MHz 144-146 MHz 136-174 MHz 19 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Basic Operation Frequency Navigation The FT-25R/E will initially be operating in the VFO mode. The VFO permits free tuning throughout the currently-selected operating band in designated frequency steps (operating channels). Three basic frequency navigation methods are provided on the FT-25R/E:

1) Tuning Frequency Pressing the [] key tunes the FT-25R/E toward a higher frequency, while pressing the [] key will lower the operating frequency, in steps prepro-

grammed for the current operating band. 2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry The operating frequency may be entered directly from the keypad by press-

ing the numbered digits on the keypad in the proper sequence. Examples:

To enter 145.560 MHz, press [1] [4] [5] [5] [6] [0]

To enter 145.000 MHz*, press [1] [4] [5] [0] [0] [0]

*There is a short-cut to enter frequencies ending in zeros - after the last non-zero digit, press and hold the [0/SET] key to enter the remaining zeros. 3) Scanning Manual VFO Scan:

To manually initiate VFO scanning, press and hold either the [] or [] key to begin upward or downward scanning, respectively. Programmed Mode VFO Scan:

To begin scanning within a limited sub-band range from the VFO mode, press and hold the

[#VFO] key to select the bandwidth for the Pro-

grammed Mode (VFO) scanner. Then press the F key and the [#VFO] key to start scanning.

(Manual VFO Scan) The scanner will stop when it receives a signal strong enough to open the Squelch threshold. The FT-25R/E will then hold on that frequency in accordance with the RE-

SUME mode setting (Set Mode Item 25 RESUME). Press the PTT switch momentarily to cancel the scanning (this only stops the scan; it does not cause a transmission to occur).

(Programmed Mode VFO Scan) 20 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Basic Operation The direction of the scan may not reverse while FT-25R/E is scanning. For more details on the scanning, see page 35. Transmission To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front panel micro-

phone (located in the lower left-hand corner of the speaker grille) in a nor-

mal voice level. The TX/BUSY indicator will glow red during transmission. To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch. During transmit, the power level will be indicated relatively on the bar graph at the bottom of the LCD. Full scale deflection confirms High Pow-

er operation. Five bars indicate Medium Power operation, while one bar indicates Low Power operation. Additionally, while operating on the Low icon will appear Power or Medium Power setting, the at the bottom-left of the display. icon or Changing the Transmit Power Level To change the power level:

1. Press the F key and then press the [P2] key. The present TX power output level will appear on the display. To adjust the TX power in the Set Mode, press and hold the F key. Then repeatedly press the [] or [] key to select Set Mode item 32 TX PWR and then press the F key. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select the desired power output level. Available selections are HI (5 W), MID (2.5 W), and LOW (0.5 W). 3. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal oper-

ation. 21 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Basic Operation Activating the Set Mode Use the following procedure to activate the Set Mode and configure the transceiver parameters. 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set Mode. 2. Repeatedly press the [] or [] key to select the Set Mode Item to be adjusted. 3. Press the F key momentarily to enable adjustment of the Set Mode Item. 4. Press the [] or [] key to adjust the level, or choose the parameter, of the selected Set Mode Item. save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 5. After completing the selection and adjustment, press the PTT switch to Setting the Quick Recall Keys The four keys (P1, P2, P3 & P4), are user pro-

grammable. The four keys are assigned as shown in the table:

Quick Recall Key Press Press after pressing F key Press and hold recall the stored or assigned setting HOME (Fixed setting) TX PWR (Fixed setting) SQL TYPE (Fixed setting) REV (Fixed setting) store or assign a setting to the key Assigning Set Mode Items to the Quick Recall Keys (Set Mode Recall feature) 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set Mode. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select the Set Mode Item to be assigned to the quick recall key as a recalled Menu item. The quick recall keys can store and recall favorite frequen-

cy settings, and are also short-cut keys to the Set Mode menu items. 3. Press and hold the [P1], [P2], [P3] or [P4] key to assign the Set Mode Item to the quick recall key. 4. Press the [P1], [P2], [P3] or [P4] key to recall the assigned Set Mode Item. 22 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Basic Operation Storing the displayed Frequency and Settings to a Quick Recall Key (Quick Memory feature) 1. While operating in the VFO mode or the Memory mode, set the desired frequency and associated settings. 2. Press and hold the [P1], [P2], [P3] or [P4] key to store the frequency and settings to a Programmable key. 3. Press the [P1], [P2], [P3] or [P4] key to recall the stored settings. A Quick recall key may also store the frequency and asso-

ciated settings in the Memory Mode. Setting the Preferred Operating Mode The following reset or preferred operating modes may be selected. Display Description Reset the Set Mode settings to factory defaults. Clear the Memory settings to factory defaults. F1:SET RESET F2:MEM RESET F3:BANK RESET Clear the Memory Bank assignments. F4:ALL RESET F5:MEM-ONLY F6:VHF-ONLY F7:FM-ONLY F8 CLONE Clear the All memories and other settings to factory defaults. Operation on the Memory mode only. Operation on the VHF Band only. Operation on the FM Band only. Clone mode. 1. Turn the transceiver OFF. 2. Press and hold the MONI/T.CALL key and the PTT switch simultaneously, while turning the radio ON. 3. When the LCD backlight comes on, release the MONI/T.CALL key and PTT switch. 4. Referring to the above table, press the [] or

[] key to select the desired operating mode. 5. Press the F key momentarily to activate the selected operating mode. 23 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Advanced Operation After becoming familiar with the basic operations of the FT-25R/E, you will want to learn about some of the really handy operating and convenience fea-

tures. Turning the Keylock Feature ON and OFF The FT-25R/E keypad may be locked to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmissions, 1. Press and hold the [6] key to lock the keys and switches. The icon will appear on the LCD display. To unlock, press and hold the [6] key again. Change the key locking scheme The following locking schemes may be selected. Display Description KEY(default setting) Just the front panel keypad is locked out. PTT P+K The PTT switch is locked out (TX not possible). Both the PTT switch and the keypad are locked out. 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set Mode. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select Set Mode Item 15 KEY LOCK. 3. Press the F key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Press the [] or [] key to choose one of the above listed locking schemes. 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal oper-

Change the LCD and keypad back light setting ation. Display Description 10secKEY 30secKEY 5secKEY (default setting) Keypad and LCD Lamp lights for 5sec. Keypad and LCD Lamp lights for 10sec. Keypad and LCD Lamp lights for 30sec. Keypad and LCD Lamp lights continually. Disable the Keypad and LCD Lamp function. CONT OFF 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set Mode. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select Set Mode item 16 LAMP 3. Press the F key to enable adjustment of this Item. 24 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Advanced Operation 4. Press the [] or [] key to select one of the modes described above. ation. 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal oper-

Disabling the Keypad and Scan Stop Beeper An audible beep tone will sound when a keypad button is pressed, and also when the receiver scanning stops. The beep tone operation may be changed as shown in the below table:

Display KEY Description The beeper sounds when a keypad button is pressed. KEY+SC(default setting) The beeper sounds when a keypad button is pressed, or when the receiver scanning stops. The beeper does not sound. OFF 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set Mode. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select Set Mode item 5 BEEP 3. Press the F key to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Press the [] or [] key to select OFF 5. Press the [] or [] key to select one of the modes described above. 6. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal oper-

7. To turn the beep back on again, select KEY or KEY+SC (Default setting) ation. in step 4 above. 25 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Repeater Operation Repeater stations are often located on mountaintops or other high locations, and provide a dramatic extension of the communication range for low-pow-

ered hand-held or mobile transceivers. The FT-25R/E includes a number of features which make repeater operation simple and enjoyable. Repeater Shifts The transceiver has been configured at the factory for the repeater shifts customary in the sales destination country. For the 144 MHz band the re-

peater shift will be 0.6 MHz. Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) The FT-25R/E provides a convenient Automatic Repeater Shift feature, which automatically applies the appropriate repeater frequency shift when tuning in the repeater sub-bands of the designated country. The ARS setting options are listed below:

Display Description ARS : ON (default setting) Enable the Automatic Repeater Shift function. Disable the Automatic Repeater Shift function. ARS : OFF 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set Mode. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select Set Mode item 24 REPEATER 3. Press the F key to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Press the F key to enable ARS. 5. Press the [] or [] key to select ON or OFF. 6. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. 26 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Repeater Operation Manual Repeater Shift Setting If the ARS feature has been deactivated, or if a repeater shift direction other than the established ARS setting is desired, the repeater shift direction may be set manually. 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set Mode. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select Set Mode item 24 REPEATER, then press the F key to enable this item. 3. Press the [] or [] key to select MODE, and press F key to enable this item. 4. Press the [] or [] key to select the Shift Mode, and press the F key to enable adjust-

ment of this Item. Display MODE : SIMPLEX

(default setting) MODE : +REP MODE : -REP Description Disable the Manual Repeater Shift function. Enable the Manual Repeater Shift + direction. Enable the Manual Repeater Shift - direction. 5. To change the repeater shift magnitude, press the [] or [] key to select 6. Press the F key to enable adjustment of this Item. 7. Press the [] or [] key to select the repeater shift magnitude (0.05 MHz 8. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal oper-

SHIFT.

~ 99.95 MHz). ation. 27 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Repeater Operation Tone Calling (1750 HZ) For operation in counties that require a 1750-Hz burst tone for repeater access (typically in Europe), the MONI/T.CALL key may be programmed to serve as a Tone Call key instead. Use Set Mode item 19 MON/T-CL, to change the configuration of this key.

(default setting (USA and Asian

(default setting (European ver-

Display MONITOR version)) T-CALL1750 sion)) T-CALL2100 T-CALL1000 T-CALL1450 Description Pressing the MONI/T.CALL key opens the receiver noise squelch. Pressing the MONI/T.CALL key acti-

vates the 1750 Hz burst tone. Pressing the MONI/T.CALL key acti-

vates the 2100 Hz burst tone. Pressing the MONI/T.CALL key acti-

vates the 1000 Hz burst tone. Pressing the MONI/T.CALL key acti-

vates the 1450 Hz burst tone. 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set mode. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select Set Mode item 19 MON/T-CL. 3. Press the F key to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Press the [] or [] key to select a Tone Calling feature. 5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. To access a tone burst controlled repeater, press and hold in the MONI/

T.CALL key for the time duration specified by the repeater owner/operator. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and the 1750-Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once the repeater is accessed, release the MONI/T.CALL key and use the PTT switch to activate the transmitter thereafter. 28 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Memory Mode The FT-25R/E provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include:

200 Standard memory channels, numbered 001 through 200. 2 Home channels, providing storage and quick recall of one prime fre-

quency on each operating band. 10 sets of band-edge memories, also known as Programmable Memory Scan channels, labeled L01/U01 through L10/U10 10 Memory Banks, labeled BANK 1 through BANK10 Each Memory Bank can be assigned up to 200 channels from the standard and PMS memory channels. 10 Weather Broadcast Channels. Standard Memory Channels

(200 channels) PMS Memory Channels

(10 Sets) 0 0 2 9 9 1 8 9 1 4 3 2 1 9 U

/

9 L 8 U

/

8 L 0 1 U

/

0 1 L 4 U

/

4 L 3 U

/

3 L 2 U

/

2 L 1 U

/

1 L 0 1 k n a B y r o m e M 9 k n a B y r o m e M 8 k n a B y r o m e M 7 k n a B y r o m e M 6 k n a B y r o m e M 5 k n a B y r o m e M 4 k n a B y r o m e M 3 k n a B y r o m e M 2 k n a B y r o m e M 1 k n a B y r o m e M Memory Banks

(10 banks) Weather Broadcast Channels

(10 channels) HOME Channels

(2 channels) 0 1 X W 9 X 4 W X W 3 X W 2 X W 1 X W d n a B z H M 4 4 1

+

g n i t s a c d a o r B i o d a R M F d n a B 29 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Memory Mode 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 de-

sired repeater offset. The power level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it. 2. Press and hold the [ MR] key. A blank memory channel will be displayed automatically. 3. If it is desired to change to another channel number, press the [] or []

key. 4. Press the Alphabet / Numeric keys to input characters and create a Tag (label) for the memory channel. If not inputting a Tag (label), proceed to step 5. To move the cursor to the next character, press the F key. To correct a mistake, press the F key repeatedly until the cursor returns to the character position. For more details on the character/symbol, see page 38. 5. Press and hold the [ MR] key to store the frequency and settings into the selected memory channel. MEM-IN on the display will blink twice and the tone will sound to com-

plete the memory setting. 30 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20

Memory Recall 1. While operating in the VFO mode, press the [ MR] key to enter the Mem-

Memory Mode 2. Press the [] or [] key to select the desired 3. To return to the VFO mode, press the [#VFO]

ory mode. memory channel. key. When the transceiver is already set to the Memory mode, an easy way to recall a memory channel is to enter the memory channel number using the numeric keypad. For example: in the Memory Mode to recall memory channel #002, press the [2] key. To recall Memory Channel #200, enter 200. To recall Pro-

grammable Memory channels L1/U1 through L10/U10 enter 201/202 through 210/220. Changing the memory label (tag) name 1. Press the [ MR] key to recall the memory channel that you wish to label or rename. 2. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set Mode. 3. Press the [] or [] key to select Set Mode item 20 NAME TAG. 4. Press the F key to enter (or edit) the channel name tag. NAME-TAG message will appear. 5. Press the Alphabet / Numeric keys to enter the characters or symbols for the memory channel Tag (label). To move the cursor to the next character, press the [] key. To correct a mistake, press the [] key repeatedly until the cursor returns to the character position. For more details on character/symbol input, see page 38. 6. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to the memory channel. 31 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Memory Mode HOME Channel Memory Recall A HOME channel memory is provided for each operating band, to allow quick recall of a favorite operating frequency on each band. The default home channels are below:

Default Home Channels Band 144 MHz Band FM Radio Band Frequency 144.000 MHz 95.000 MHz 1. Press the F key, then press the [P1] key. The default home channel, as listed above, is displayed. 2. Press the F key, then press the [P1] key to exit to normal operation. Repeat this process to recall the HOME channel on any operating band. Changing the Home Channel Frequency The home channel frequencies may be changed from the default settings. 1. While operating in the VFO mode, select the desired frequency. 2. Press and hold the [ MR] key. A blank memory channel will be displayed. 3. Press the [P1] key. HOME-IN will be displayed, and then exit to normal operation. The home channel frequency is changed and overwriting is complete. Memory Offset Tuning Once a particular memory channel is recalled, it is easy to tune off that chan-

nel, as though you were in the VFO mode. 1. Recall the memory channel. 2. Press the [#VFO] key to activate the Memory Channel Tuning feature. The Memory Channel number on the LCD display will be replaced by tun. 32 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Memory Mode When an alpha-numeric Tag is shown in place of the memory channel operating frequency display, the display will automatically revert to display the operating frequen-

cy along with the tun indication. It is not necessary to enter the Menu and change from the alpha-numeric Tag display to the operating frequency display. 3. Press the [] or [] key to tune to the desired frequency. 4. To return to the original memory frequency, just press the [#VFO] key. The display will revert to a display of the alpha-numeric Tag (if any) that may have originally appeared on the LCD. To store the new frequency while using Memory Offset Tun-

ing, press and hold the [ MR] key (per the normal memory storage procedure). The next-available clear memory location will be displayed. Then press and hold the [ MR] key again to save the new frequency the available memory channel. Deleting Memories All excerpt the Memory Channel 001 and the Home Channels may be easi-

ly deleted. Once deleted, the channel data cannot be recovered, so make a note of the information (Memory Channel settings, etc), before deleting the memories. 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set Mode. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select Set Mode item 18 MEM DEL. 3. Press the F key to enable adjustment of this Item. 4. Press the [] or [] key to select the memo-

ry channel to be deleted. 5. Press the F key to delete the selected mem-

ory channel. 6. Press the PTT switch to return to normal operation. 33 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Memory Mode Weather Broadcast Channels In the USA, the VHF Weather Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank has been pre-programmed at the factory for immediate access to NOAA weather information stations. 1. Press and hold the [1] key to recall the Weather Broadcast Memory Bank. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select the desired Weather Broadcast channel. 3. To scan for additional or stronger Weather stations, just press the PTT switch (or press and hold the [] or

[] key). When the scanner pauses on a sta-

tion, press the PTT switch once to halt the scan, or press it again to re-

start the scan. CH Frequency 01 162.550 MHz 02 162.400 MHz 03 162.475 MHz 04 162.425 MHz 05 162.450 MHz CH 06 07 08 09 10 Frequency 162.500 MHz 162.525 MHz 161.650 MHz 161.775 MHz 163.275 MHz 4. To return to normal operation, press the [ MR] key, or press and hold the

[1] key again. Severe Weather Alert In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as severe thunderstorms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-

tion) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels. 34 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Scanning The FT-25R/E makes available scanning of the stored memory channels, or scanning of the entire operating band, or scanning of a programmable sub band portion. Scanning will halt when signals are encountered, and commu-

nication may be initiated on that frequency. Operation is basically the same in each of the above scanning modes. Be-

fore beginning, take a moment to select the way the scanning will resume after it halts on a signal. Setting the Scan-Resume Technique Three options for the Scan-Resume mode are available:

Display Description BUSY

(default setting) HOLD TIME In BUSY mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it en-

counters. Scanning will resume one second after the other station signal ceases transmitting. In the case of constant-carrier signals like Weather Station broad-

casts, the scanner will likely remain on this frequency indefinitely. In HOLD mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it en-

counters. Scanning will only resume when it is manually re-initiat-

ed. In TIME mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it en-

counters, scanning will resume after five seconds even if a signal is still on the frequency. To cancel scanning, press the the PTT switch, [] or [] key. 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set mode. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select Set Mode Item 25 RESUME. 3. Press the F key to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Items. 4. Press the [] or [] key to select the desired scan-resume mode. 5. Press the PTT switch to save the setting and exit to normal operation. 35 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Scanning VFO Scanning The FT-25R/E provides two VFO scanning functions: Manual VFO Scan-

ning and Programmed Mode (VFO) Scanning. Manual VFO Scan 1. If necessary, press the [ MR] key to change to the VFO mode. 2. Press and hold the [] or [] key to initiate upward or downward scanning, respectively. 3. When scanning encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will halt temporarily; the decimal point of the frequency display will blink to indicate this Resuming condition. 4. The scanning will resume according to the Scan-Resume mode selected in the Set Mode Item 25:RESUME. 5. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch, [] or [] key. Programmed Mode (VFO) Scan 1. Press and hold the [#VFO] key. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select the band-

width for Programmed Mode (VFO) scanner. Available selections are 1 MHz, 2 MHz, 5 MHz, ALL, PMS-X, and BAND. Display BAND

(default setting) 1MHz 2MHz 5MHz ALL PMS-X Description The scanner will sweep frequencies on the current op-

erating band. The scanner will sweep 1 MHz from the operating fre-

quency. The scanner will sweep 2 MHz from the operating fre-

quency. The scanner will sweep 5 MHz from the operating fre-

quency. The scanner will sweep all frequencies. The scanner will sweep frequencies designated by the currently selected PMS (Programmable Memory Scan) frequency pair. PMS-X will appear in the [#VFO] selections after setting a PMS frequency pair. 36 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Scanning 3. Press the [#VFO] key to save the new setting and return to normal oper-

ation. 4. Press the F key, then press the [#VFO] key to start scanning. 5. When scanning encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanning will halt temporarily; the decimal point of the frequency display will blink during this Pause condition. 6. The scanner will then resume according to the Scan-Resume mode select-

ed in the RESUME setting. 7. To cancel scanning, press the PTT switch, [] or [] key. 37 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Input Character/Symbol List On a character inputting display such as the memory mode tag display, the characters and symbols may be input as below:

Key Key Assignment Key 1 2 A B C a b c 3 D E F d e f 4 G H I g h i Key Assignment 7 P Q R S p q r s 8 T U V t u v 9 W X Y Z w x y z 0 (blank character) 5 J K L j k l

+ - , . / : ; @ (blank character) 6 M N O m n o 38 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Set (Menu) Mode The FT-25R/E Set Mode, already partially described in the previous chap-

ters, may be activated to select or change various transceiver functions. Many of the useful parameter configurations have not been fully detailed in this manual. Refer to the chart below for a list of the Set Mode Items and their various parameters. 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set Mode. 2. Press the [] or [] key to select the Set Mode Item to be adjusted. 3. Press the F key momentarily to enable adjustment of the Set Mode Item. 4. Press the [] or [] key 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 mo-

mentarily to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Press and hold the F key to move from the lower menu con-

tents to the upper menu contents in the Set Mode. Function Values Default Value

(lower menu Item item) 1 APO 2 ARTS 3 BATTSAVE 4 B-CH.L/O 5 BEEP 6 BELL 7 COMPANDE

(COMPANDER) Setting of the Automatic Power-Off feature. Selects the Beep option and the Polling Interval during ARTS operation. Selects the Receive-

mode Battery Saver interval (sleep ratio) Enables/Disables the Busy Channel Lock-

Out feature. Beep function Enable/

Disable on presssing the keypad, or stopping the receiver scanning. Select the number of CTCSS/DCS/PAGER/

ARTS Bell ringer repetitions. Enables/Disables the Voice Compander feature OFF / 0.5H to 12.0H

(Step 0.5H) BEEP= INRANG /

ALWAYS / OFF INTV= 25SEC / 15SEC OFF BEEP=OFF INTV= 25SEC 200mS / 300mS / 500mS

/ 1SEC / 2SEC / OFF 200mS OFF / ON OFF KEY+SC / KEY / OFF KEY+SC OFF / 1Time / 3Times/

5Times / 8Times /

CONTINUE OFF / ON OFF OFF 39 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Set (Menu) Mode Function Values Default Value Setting the CTCSS Frequency TX and RX CW Identifier during ARTS operation. displays Battery DC Voltage. Setting the DCS CODE TX and RX Selects the MANUAL or AUTO DTMF tones. Setting the DTMF autodialer sending delay time and Speed. 50 CTCSS tones / OFF TX= OFF / ON ID= ------ (6 characters) 104 DCS CODEs / OFF MODE= MANUAL /

AUTO DELAY= 50mS / 250mS /

450mS / 750mS

/ 1000mS SPEED= 50mS / 100mS TX=100.0Hz RX=100.0Hz TX= OFF ID= blank TX=023 RX=023 M=MANUAL D=450mS S=50mS BEEP OFF / BEEP ON Programming to DTMF autodialer. Enables/Disables the Band-edge beeper while selecting the frequency via the []

or [] key. Keyboard Lock function KEY / PTT / P+K Selects the LCD/

Keypad Lamp mode. Selects the enable or disable TX/BUSY LED function. Deletes Memory Channel 5secKey / 10secKey /

30secKey / CONT / OFF TX= ON / OFF BUSY= ON/ OFF BEEP OFF KEY 5secKey TX=ON BUSY=ON Selects the MONI or T.CALL switch function. Renames Alpha-

Numeric Tags for the Memory channels. MONITOR / T-CALL1750

/ T-CALL2100 /

T-CALL1000 /

T-CALL1450 MONITOR (*) or T-CALL1750 (*)

(lower menu Item item) 8 CTCSS

(CTCSS TONE) 9 CW ID 10 DC VOLT 11 DCS CODE 12 DTMF SET 13 DTMF WRT 14 EDG.BEEP 15 KEY LOCK 16 LAMP 17 LED 18 MEM DEL

(MEM DELETE) 19 MON/T-CL

(MON/T-CALL) 20 NAME TAG 40 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Set (Menu) Mode Function Values Default Value Item

(lower menu item) 21 PAGER Setting the TX CTCSS of 2 tone and the RX CTCSS of 2 tone. Enables/disables the Answer Back function. 22 PASSWORD Enables/disables the 23 PRI.RVT 24 REPEATER Password feature Enables/disables the Priority Revert feature. ARS / MODE / SHIFT function setting TX: ** **

RX: ** **

ACK : ON / OFF TX=05 47 RX=05 47 ACK=OFF OFF / ON /

OFF RVT.OFF / RVT. ON RVT.OFF ARS= ON / OFF MODE=SIMPLEX / +RTP

/ -RTP SHIFT= 0.05 MHz - 99.95 MHz (per 50KHz) ARS=ON MODE=SIMPLEX SHIFT=**.**M (*) 25 RESUME 26 RF SQL 27 SCN.LAMP 28 SKIP

(SKIP SCAN) 29 SQL TYPE 30 STEP Selects the Scan Resume mode. Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level. Enables/Disables the Scan lamp while paused. Selects the Memory Scan Skip channel-

selection mode. Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. Setting of the frequency steps. 31 TOT 32 TX PWR Setting of the TOT time. Selects TX Power BUSY / HOLD / TIME BUSY S-1 / S-2 / S-3 / S-4 / S-5

/ -6 / S-8 / S-FULL / OFF ON / OFF OFF ON OFF / R-TONE / T-TONE

/ TSQL / REV TN / DCS /

PAGER 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 /

20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz, or AUTO 1 min - 30 min (per 1 min) or OFF HI(5W) / MID(2.5W) /

LOW(0.5W) OFF AUTO 3min HI(5W) 41 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Set (Menu) Mode Item

(lower menu item) 33 TX SAVE 34 VFO.SPL 35 VOX 36 WFM.RCV 37 WIDE/NAR 38 WX ALERT Function Values Default Value SAVE OFF / SAVE ON SAVE OFF VSP.OFF / VSP.ON VSP.OFF VOX OFF / VOX ON VOX OFF WFM.ON / WFM.OFF WFM.ON WIDE / NARROW WIDE ALT.OFF / ALT. ON ALT.OFF Enables/Disables the Transmitter Battery Saver. Enables or disables VFO Split operation. Enable / Disable VOX function. Broadband FM Radio(WFM) function Enables/Disables Select Wide (5 kHz) or Narrow (2.5 kHz) TX Deviation. Enables/Disables the Weather Alert Scan feature. Inversion scrambling

(Encryption) 39 SCRAMBLE(*)

(*) : This function may be displayed, depending on the transceiver ver-

SCRB.OFF/SCRB.ON SCRB.OFF sion. 42 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Troubleshooting If you suspect a malfunction, check the following items before requesting a repair. The transceiver does not turn on. Is the battery depleted?

Charge the battery pack after purchase, and when the transceiver has not been used for a long time. Is the battery pack properly attached?

Refer to Installing the Battery Pack and securely mount the battery pack. There is no sound. Press the MONI/T.CALL key and verify that you can hear white noise. Adjust the squelch level (or S meter squelch) when receiving a weak sig-

nal. Is the volume low?

Rotate the PWR/VOL knob clockwise to increase the volume. Is the tone squelch or DCS on?

When the tone squelch or DCS is on, the sound is not output until the transceiver receives a signal containing the same tone frequency or DCS code set. Is the squelch level (or S meter squelch) set too high?

For more details on the DCS code, refer to the Advance Manual. There is no transmission of radio waves. Are you pressing the PTT switch properly?

Is the PTT lock on?

Is the Busy TX Block (BCLO function) on?

When the Busy TX Block (BCLO function) is on, transmission is inhibited when receiving a signal, even if the PTT switch is pressed. Wait until the signal being received stops and then press the PTT switch. Is the transmission frequency on a ham radio band?

Transmission cannot be performed on the FM Radio Broadcast Band/Infor-

mation Radio Band. Is the voltage of the battery pack correct?

Check the remaining charge on the battery pack. In addition, using an inadequate power supply where voltage drops during transmission will prevent the FT-25R/E from operating at full capability. The keys or DIAL do not respond. Is the Keypad Lock or PTT Lock on?

43 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Troubleshooting The battery pack cannot be charged or battery power depletes immediately after charging. Is the battery pack being charged with a charger specified by Yaesu?

Charge the battery pack using the accessory battery charger (SAD-20B/

C/U/G) or the rapid charge cradle (SBH-22). Is the battery pack in use exhausted?

If the Charging Error appears on the desktop charger lamp when charging, there is a chance the battery pack is over discharged. If the er-

ror is repeatedly displayed after charging the battery pack several times, the battery pack may have reached its service life or be defective. Battery packs are consumables. Please replace an exhausted battery pack with a new one immediately. Battery packs can be charged and reused up to approximately 300 times. Some specific combinations of signals may cause internal beats (birdies) from high frequencies, caused by the internal oscillator. This is not a malfunction.

(See the calculation formula below: n is for the arbitrary integer). Also, de-

pending on the combination of simultaneously received signals, there may be fluctuations in receive sensitivity. Receive Frequency = 13 MHz n multiplicative Receive Frequency = 19.2 MHz n multiplicative 44 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Specifications 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz 5 ppm (10 C to +60 C, +14 F to +140F ) 600 kHz (144 MHz), 1.6 / 5.0 / 7.6 MHz F2D, F3E 50 Ohms Nominal: 7.4V DC, Negative Ground TX 144 - 146 (148) MHz FM Broadcast 65-108 MHz General Frequency Ranges: RX 136 - 174 MHz Channel Steps:

Frequency Stability:

Repeater Shift:

Emission Type:

Antenna Impedance:

Supply Voltage:

Current Consumption: 215 mA (Receive) 200 mW Output 110 mA (Standby, Saver Off)

(Approx. @7.2V) 30 mA (Standby, Saver On) 4 mA (Auto Power Off) 1.5 A (5 W Tx , 144 MHz) 7.4 V DC Operating Temperature: 4 F to +14 F ( 20 C to + 60 C) Case Size:

Weight:

Transmitter RF Power Output:

Modulation Type:

Maximum Deviation:

Spurious Emission:

Microphone Impedance: 2 kOhms 5.0 W (High) / 2.5 W (Middle) / 0.5 W (Low)

(@ 7.4 V with SBR-25LI) Variable Reactance F2D, F3E 5.0 kHz (F2D, F3E) At least 60 dB down (@ High and Middle power) At least 40 dB down (@ Low power) 2.1 (W) x 4.1 (H) x 1.2 (D) (52.5 x 104.5 x 31 mm)

(W/O knob and antenna) 9.17 Oz (260 g) with SBR-25LI and antenna 45 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Specifications Receiver Circuit Type:

Sensitivity :

Selectivity:

AF Output:

Direct-Conversion 0.2 V for 12 dB SINAD (140 - 150 MHz, NFM) 0.2 V for 12 dB SINAD (420 - 470 MHz, NFM) 12 kHz / 35 kHz (6 dB /60 dB) 0.8 W @ 16 ohms for 10% THD (@ 7.4 V)

(Internal SP Max Power 1 W) 0.8 W @ 16ohms for 10%THD (@ 7.4 V)

(EXT SP Jack Max Power 1 W) Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed with-

in the 144 MHz amateur band only. Frequency ranges will vary according to transceiver version; check with your dealer. AUTO Mode Preset Operating Parameter USA Version Frequency Range (MHz) 136.000-144.000 144.000-148.000 148.000-156.000 156.000-157.450 157.450-160.600 160.600-160.975 160.975-161.500 161.500-162.900 162.900-174.000 65.000-108.000 (RX only) Asian/European Version Frequency Range (MHz) 136.000-160.600 160.600-162.025 162.025-174.000 65.000-108.000 (RX only) Mode FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM FM WFM Mode FM FM FM WFM 46 step 12.5 kHz 5k Hz 12.5 kHz 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 100kHz step 12.5 kHz 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 100 kHz FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 1. Changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by YAESU MUSEN could void the users authorization to operate this device. 2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including received, interference that may cause undesired operation. 3. The scanning receiver in this equipment is incapable of tuning, or readily being altered, by the User to operate within the frequency bands allocated to the Domestic public Cellular Telecommunications Service in Part 22. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. DECLARATION BY MANUFACTURER The Scanner receiver is not a digital scanner and is incapable of being converted or modified to a digital scanner receiver by any user. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. 47 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Note 48 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Note 49 FT-25R/FT-25E Operating ManualApplication for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20 Copyright 2016 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Tennozu Parkside Building 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan YAESU USA 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU UK Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. 1612H-XX Printed in Japan Application for FCC / IC FCC ID: K6620663X20, IC: 511B-20663X20