Yaesu FT5Dr, Operating Manual

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Changing the Frequency Step
The DIAL knob rotation frequency step may be changed. Normally, the factory default
setting will provide a good frequency step.
1. Press and hold the [ F menu ] key, then touch [ CONFIG ].
2. Touch [ 18 STEP ] then rotate the DIAL knob to change the frequency step.
3. Press the PTT switch to save the setting and return to normal operation.
• In the default setting, of the frequency step is set to “AUTO”, which automatically provides
a suitable frequency step according to the frequency band.
• The frequency steps that can be set differ depending on the frequency band.
Selecting the Communication Mode
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Using AMS
The FT5DR/DE transceiver is equipped with the AMS
(Automatic Mode Select) function which automatically
selects the communication mode corresponding to the
received signal.
To utilize the AMS function, touch [
MODE ] repeatedly
to display “ ”*, “ ”* or “ ”* on the display. After
receiving the signal, “FM” of “ ” will change to indicate
the mode of the received signal.
*The display differs depending on the received signal.
The bar at the top of the mode display indicates that the AMS feature is on.
● Setting the transmit mode when using the AMS function
The AMS function will automatically set the receiver to
the mode of the received signal, but the transmission
mode may be fixed regardless of the received mode.
1. Touch [ TX AUTO ]* to tune to the desired transmit
mode as follows.
*The display differs depending on the transmit mode.
Transmit Mode
Receive and Transmit
(default)
Receive׃ Automatically selects the communication mode of transmis-
sion according to the signal being received.
Transmit: Transmits automatically in the communication mode selected
by the AMS function.
Receive׃ Automatically selects the communication mode of transmis-
sion according to the signal being received.
Transmit: Always transmits in the analog FM mode.
(TX DIGITAL)
Receive׃ Automatically selects the communication mode of transmis-
sion according to the signal being received.
Transmit׃ Always transmits in the DN mode.