Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur trans- ceiver! Whether this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equipment is already the backbone of your station, rest assured that your transceiver will provide many hours of operating pleasure for years to come.
The FT-2000is an elite-class HF transceiver providing exceptional performance both on transmit and receive. The FT- 2000 is designed for the most competitive operating situa- tions, whether you primarily operate in contest, DX, or digital -mode environments.
Built on the foundation of the popular FTDX9000 transceiver, and carrying the proud tradition of the FT-1000series, the FT-2000provides up to 100 Watts of power output on SSB, CW, and FM (50 Watts AM carrier). Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is utilized throughout the design, providing leading -edge performance on both transmit and receive.
Available as an option for the FT-2000is the Data Management Unit (DMU-2000), which provides extensive display capabilities via a user-supplied computer monitor. Included are Band Scope, Audio Scope, X-Y Oscilloscope, World Clock, Rotator Control, and extensive transceiver status dis- plays, in addition to station logging capability.
For exceptional protection from strong nearby incoming sig- nals, the Yaesu-exclusive VRF (Variable RF Front-End Fil- ter) serves as a high-performance Preselector-ideal for multi- operator contest environments. This filter is manually tuned, allowing the operator to optimize sensitivity or signal rejection with the twist of a knob. And for then ultimate in receiver RF selectivity, the optional RF µTuning Kits may be connected via the rear panel, providing extraordinarily sharp selectivity to protect your receiver from close-in interference on a crowded band.
In addition to the contribution of the VRF Preselector, superb receiver performance is a result of direct lineage from the legendary FTDX9000, FT-1000D, and FT-1000MP. You may select, in the front end, one of two RF preamplifiers, or IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) utilizing direct feed to the first mixer, and/or three levels of RF attenuation in 6-dB steps.
Dual Receive is built into every FT-2000. The Main receiver utilizes DSP filtering, incorporating many of the features of the FTDX9000, such as Variable Bandwidth, IF Shift, and Passband Contour tuning. Digital Noise Reduction and Digital Auto-Notch Filtering are also provided, along with a manually -tuned IF Notch filter. The Sub receiver, used for monitoring within the same band as the Main band, is an analog type ideal for watching both sides of a pile-up, or keeping an ear on a DX station working stations by call area, etc.
On the transmit side, the Yaesu-exclusive Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer allows precise and flexible adjustment of the wave-form created by your voice and micro- phone. The Amplitude, Center Frequency, and Bandwidth of equalization may be adjusted independently for the low-fre- quency, mid-range, and high-audio-frequency spectra, and the transmitted bandwidth may also be adjusted, as well.
Advanced features include Direct Keyboard Frequency En-
try and Band Change, Speech Processor, IF Monitor for Voice modes, CW Pitch control, CW Spot switch, Full CW QSK, adjustable IF Noise Blanker, and all-mode Squelch. Two TX/ RX antenna ports, plus a receive-only antenna port, are provided on the rear panel. Two key jacks are provided (one each on the front and rear panels), and they may be configured independently for paddle input or connection to a straight key or computer-driven keying interface. Both Digital Voice Recording and CW Message Memory are provided.
Frequency setup is extraordinarily simple on the FT-2000. Besides direct frequency entry for both the Main and Sub VFOs, separate keys are provided for band selection, and each band key accesses three independent VFO frequency/ mode/filter settings per band, so you can establish separate VFO settings for three different parts of each band. The two (Main and Sub) VFOs allow simultaneous reception and display of two different frequencies, even in different modes and with different IF bandwidths. Receiver audio can be completely or partially mixed, or monitored separately in each ear.
In addition, 99 memories are provided, each of which stores its own mode and IF filter selection, in addition to frequency, Clarifier offset, and scan-skip status. What's more, five quick- recall (“QMB”) memories can instantly store operational settings at the push of a button.
The built-in automatic antenna tuner includes 100 memories of its own, automatically storing antenna matching settings for quick automatic recall later.
Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with the FT-2000, thanks to dedicated AFSK and FSK connection jacks on the rear panel. Optimization of the filter passbands, DSP settings, carrier insertion point, and display offset are all possible via the Menu programming system.
The Yaesu CAT system provides a direct link to the transceiver CPU for computer control and customization of tun- ing, scanning, and other operating functions. The FT-2000includes a built-in data level converter for direction connection to a personal computer serial port. Yaesu products are supported by most all of the leading contest and DX logging programs, and the extensive programming protocol is described in the CAT System Manual, supplied with this trans- ceiver, if you wish to write your own software!
Advanced technology is only part of the FT-2000story. Vertex Standard stands behind our products with a worldwide network of dealers and service centers. We greatly appreciate your investment in the FT-2000, and we look forward to helping you get the most out of your new transceiver. Please feel free to contact your nearest dealer, or one of Vertex Standard's national headquarters offices, for technical advice, interfacing assistance, or accessory recommendation. And watch Vertex Standard U.S.A.’s Home Page for late-breaking information about Vertex, Standard Horizon, and Yaesu products: http://www.vertexstandard.com.
Please read this manual thoroughly, so as to gain maximum understanding of the full capability of the FT-2000, and we thank you again for your purchase!
