User manual YAESU FT-450D

[. . . ] HF/50 MHZ TRANSCEIVER FT-450D OPERATION MANUAL VERTEX STANDARD CO. , LTD. 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U. S. A. YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U. K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 5, 20/F. , Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong VERTEX STANDARD (AUSTRALIA) PTY. , LTD. Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia TABLE OF CONTENTS SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 TX METER SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 TX POWER ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 TRANSMITTER TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Press the [DSP/SEL] knob to enable adjustment of this Menu Item. The " " icon will be blinking. Rotate the [DSP/SEL] knob to select the desired function. The " " icon returns to appear continuously. Press and hold the [F] button for one second to return to normal operation. [DSP/SEL] knob [F] button Page 44 FT-450D OPERATION MANUAL SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION NOTE FT-450D OPERATION MANUAL Page 45 CW MODE OPERATION The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT-450D include operation using both an electronic keyer paddle and a "straight key" or emulation thereof, as is provided by a computer-based keying device. SETUP FOR STRAIGHT KEY (AND STRAIGHT KEY EMULATION) OPERATION Before starting, connect your key to the front panel KEY jack in the status that turned off the [POWER(ON/OFF)] switch, and be sure the [KEYER] button is turned off (the " " icon is not displayed) for now. Press the [BAND ]/[BAND ] buttons to select the operating band. By pressing the [BAND ]/[BAND ] buttons, the operating band will change as follows. 7 10 14 15 18 21 24. 5 28 50 1. 8 3. 5 7 . . . . . . Press the [MODE ]/[MODE ] buttons to select the CW mode. Rotate the [MAIN DIAL] knob to adjust the operating frequency. If you use the MH-31A8J (or MD-100A8X: option), you may adjust the operating frequency by the [UP]/[DWN] buttons on the microphone. Press the [F] button followed by the [STO/VOX] button to engage automatic activation of the transmitter when you close the CW key. The " " icon will appear in the display. When you close your CW key, the transmitter will automatically be activated, and the CW carrier will be transmitted. When your release the key, transmission will cease after a brief delay. The delay time is user-programmable, per the discussion on page 48. NOTE: Do not use the plug except the 3. 5-mm 3-pin type plug. If the plug in correct size is not used the radio may be harmed or damaged. [MODE ]/[MODE ] button [STO/VOX] button [BAND ]/[BAND ] button [MAIN DIAL] knob [KEYER] button [F] button NOTICE Regarding of the [DSP/SEL] knob The [DSP/SEL] knob is used for operating various functions depending on the situation. If you can not change the frequency/memory channel by tuning the [DSP/SEL] knob, the [DSP/SEL] knob is selected to operate of one of the DSP functions. In this case, press the [DSP] button several times until the ">" icon disappears from the DSP Graphic Display. Page 46 FT-450D OPERATION MANUAL CW MODE OPERATION USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER Before starting, connect your keyer paddle to the front panel KEY jack in the status that turned off the [POWER(ON/ OFF)] switch. Press the [BAND ]/[BAND ] buttons to select the operating band. By pressing the [BAND ]/[BAND ] buttons, the operating band will change as follows. [. . . ] NOTE: The supplied double-sided adhesive tape may be used to temporarily hold the mobile mounting bracket in place, while drilling the holes for installation. Upper side Lower side Stay (user prepared) 2. Position the transceiver in the bracket so the holes in the side are aligned with those in the bracket. Fasten the transceiver into place using the supplied Knob-screws (M4). M4 Knob-screws (4 pcs) FT-450D OPERATION MANUAL Page 95 SPECIFICATIONS General Rx Frequency Range: Tx Frequency Ranges: Frequency Stability: Operating Temperature Range: Emission Modes: Frequency Steps: Antenna Impedance: Power Consumption: Supply Voltage: Dimensions (WxHxD): Weight (approx. ): 30 kHz - 56 MHz (operating) 160 - 6 m (specified performance, Amateur bands only) 160 - 6 m (Amateur bands only) ±1 ppm/hour (@+25 °C, after warmup) 14 °F ~ 122 °F (­10 °C ~ +50 °C) A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB, USB), F3E (FM) 10 Hz (SSB & CW), 100 Hz (AM & FM) 50 Ohms, unbalanced Rx (signal present) 1. 5 A Tx (100 W) 22 A DC 13. 8 V ± 10% 9' x 3. 3" x 8. 5" (229 x 84 x 217 mm) 8. 8 lb (4. 0 kg) Transmitter 100 watts (25 watts AM carrier) J3E (SSB): Balanced, A3E (AM): Low-Level (Early Stage), F3E (FM): Variable Reactance Maximum FM Deviation: ±5. 0 kHz / ±2. 5 kHz Harmonic Radiation: Better than ­60 dB (160 - 10m Amateur bands) Better than ­70 dB (6m Amateur band) SSB Carrier Suppression: At least 60 dB below peak output Undesired Sideband Suppression: At least 60 dB below peak output Audio Response (SSB): Not more than ­6 dB from 300 to 2400 Hz Microphone Impedance: 600 Ohms (200 to 10 kOhms) Power Output: Modulation Types: Page 96 FT-450D OPERATION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Receiver Circuit Type: Intermediate Frequencies: Sensitivity (IPO "OFF", ATT: OFF): Double-conversion superheterodyne 67. 899 MHz / 24 kHz SSB (2. 4 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N) 0. 25 µV (1. 8 - 2. 0 MHz) 0. 25 µV (3. 5 - 30 MHz) 0. 20 µV (50 - 54 MHz) AM (6 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N, 30 % modulation @400 Hz) 2. 00 µV (1. 8 - 2. 0 MHz) 2. 00 µV (3. 5 - 30 MHz) 1. 00 µV (50 - 54 MHz) FM (BW: 15 kHz, 12 dB SINAD) 0. 50 µV (28 - 30 MHz) 0. 30 µV (50 - 54 MHz) There is no specification in frequency ranges not listed. SSB/CW/AM 2. 50 µV (1. 8 - 30 MHz) 1. 00 µV (50 - 54 MHz) FM 0. 32 µV (28 - 30 MHz) 0. 16 µV (50 - 54 MHz) There is no specification in frequency ranges not listed. [. . . ]