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FM Land Mobile Transceivers

'Operating Manual

YAESU MUSEN CO., Ltd.

CP.0. Box 1500,Tokyo, Japan
YAESU U.S.A.
17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90701, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
Snipweg 3,1118AA Schiphol, The Netherlands

Congratulations!

You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications

tool -a Yaesu two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use,
your Yaesu radio will keep you in constant touch with your
colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance
down time.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The
information presented here will allow you to derive maximum
performance from your radio. After reading it, keep the manual
handy for quick reference, in case questions arise later on.
We're glad you joined the Yaesu team. Call on us any time,
because our business is communications. Let us help you get
your message across.

NOTICE
There are no user-servicable points inside this transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to your Authorized
Service Center or Network Administrator.

FTH-1011, FTL-2011 VHF

and FTL-7011 UHF
FM Land Mobile Transceivers
The 60-watt VHF Low-Band FTL-1011, 40-watt VHF HighBand FTL-2011 and 25-watt UHF FTL-7011 are rugged, full-featured FM transceivers designed for flexible mobile and base
station business communications. Each model is available with
either a -4 or -12 suffix, with a capacity of either 4 or 12 channels,
respectively.
Reliability is assured by a highly integrated surface mount
circuit design and a die-cast aluminum chassis. Important channel frequency data is stored in EEPROM, and is easily programmable by dealers using a personal computer and the Yaesu
FRB-2 Interface Box, T9101410 Cable and CE-5 or VPL-1 Software.
Special features include a built-in CTCSS (Continuous Tone
Coded Squelch System) and in the 12-channel versions, two
sets of scanning channels, one set preselectable by the dealer
and another operator selectable. The operator can select which
set to scan, and also two priority channels. Dealers can program
Busy Channel Lockout, transmitter time out timers and scan
stop activities for talkback on the paused channel, priority
channel or the home channel (on which scanning was initiated).
Scanning is not provided in the 4-channel versions.
Each transceiver is supplied with a mobile bracket and hand
microphone. Options include the FP-711 Power Supply for operation from the AC mains, the FDS-1 Digitally Coded Squelch
Unit and F2D-4 2-Tone Decoder programmable by your dealer.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The
information presented will help you derive maximum performance from the equipment. After reading, keep it handy near the
radio for quick reference.

Controls & Connectors

Front Panel
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-4 Suffix (Cchannel) Models

-12 Suffix (12-channel) Models

@ Microphone Jack
Connect the microphone plug to this jack.

@ MON Button & Indicator

This button selects the squelch (receiver mute) mode. When the
indicator is off, tone (or coded) squelch is active. When the indicator glows steadily (after pressing this button momentarily or removing the microphone from its hanger), only noise squelch is
active, and any signal will be heard. Holding this button for two
seconds disables all squelch, and the yellow indicator blinks. If the
indicator is blinking, press this button once to return the previous
squelch mode, and again to select the other mode.

@ A (Accessory) Button & Indicator

In the FTL-loll/-1014, this button activates the noise blanker. In
the other models this button (and the green indicator above it) is
provided for special applications, such as high/low power selection, talk-around and call alert functions, as determined by your
network requirements and programmed by your Yaesu dealer. The

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green indicator lights when the function is active. Your network
administrator can advise you of the function of this button (if any).
Otherwise, it may be disabled.

@ Volume and Power OnfOff Knob

This knob adjusts the receiver volume, and turns the transceiver off
when turned all the way to the left into the click-stop.

@ BUSYITX Indicator Lamp

This lamp glows green when the channel is busy, and red while
transmitting. Do not transmit when this indicator is green.

The following item is unique t o 4-channel versions:

@ CHANNEL Numbered Indicators & Button

Press the button to select the operating channel, indicated by which
of the numbered orange LED indicators is lit.

The remaining items are unique t o 12-channel versions:

@ Channel Selector Knob

Turn to select the operating channel, as shown on the display.

@ Numeric Channel Display

Shows the selected channel number and priority/scan status. The
P and E dots at the top of the display light if a channel is enabled
for user-selectable priority or scanning, respectively.

@ PRI (Priority)Button
This button is used to select a channel for priority monitoring, and
together with the SCAN button for selecting scanning modes, as
described in the next chapter, How to Use the Transceiver.

@ SCAN Button
This button is used to activate scanning, to select and deselect
channels for scanning, and together with the PRI button to select
scanning modes, as described in the next section.

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REAR (Heatsink)

@ 13.6VDC Cable Pigtail wlconnector

The supplied DC power cable must be connected to .this 2-pin
connector. Use only the supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection.

@ Antenna Socket
The 50-ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here
using a type-M (PL-259) plug.

@ EXT SP (External Speaker)

External loudspeakers may be connected to this 2-contact, 3.5-mm
mini-phone jack.

How To Use The Transceiver

Important! - Before turning on the radio the first time, confirm that
the power connections have been made correctly and that a proper
antenna is connected to the antenna jack. If the transceiver is not
installed, see Installation near the back of this manual.
Turn the Volume/Power knob clockwise to turn on the radio.
LEDs will light, indicating the channel and status of the radio (as
set when last used).
In 4-channel versions press the CHANNEL button to change channels. In 12-channel versions, the display should show either a
channel number or scan mode indicator (Sc, Ur, SP or UP). If E2 is
displayed instead, the transceiver has not yet been programmed
with channel frequencies: switch off the power and contact your
network administrator or Yaesu dealer. If a scan mode indicator is
displayed, you can press the SCAN button to display a channel
number, and turn the selector to change channels.

Coded Squelch - the MON Button

Your tran
may use the built-in CTCSS (Continuous Tone
Coded Squelch System), or optional DCS (Digitally
,
, Coded Squelch)
or 2: Tone Sequential Codes, to keep the recei~
7er quiet for all signals
not intended for you.
he transceiver may be programmed so tnat wnen the mlcroxe is renloved from its hanger, coded squelch is defeated, and
can healr any sig;nal on the channel (the yellow MON indicator
be lit). kou can get the same result without lifting the microxe, by pressing the MON button momentarily. To avoid listening
lnecessary chatter, keep the microphone in its hanger, and press
tne MON button when necessary to turn the yellow indicator off
unless you want to listen to other calls.
Holding the MON button for two seconds defeats not only coded
squelch, but also the noise squelch, so background noise can be
heard (the MON indicator blinks). This is useful for setting the volare present. Press MON momentarily to return
ume when no signals
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Setting the Volume
If no signals are heard and the BUSYrrX indicator is not glowing
green (so you can adjust the volume on a signal), press and hold the
MON button for two seconds until a beep is heard and the yellow
indicator above the button blinks. Then adjust the volume control
for a comfortable level on a signal or background noise, Press MON
again momentarily so the yellow indicator stops blinking. See the
box on the previous page for more information on controlling the
squelch system.
Transmitting
To transmit, wait until the BUSYrrX indicator is off (the channel
is not in use), and press the PTT (Push-To-Talk)switch on the side
of the microphone (the BUSYITX lamp glows red). While holding
the PTT switch, speak across the face of the microphone in a clear,
normal voice, and then release the PTT switch to receive. The box
below describes some other features that may be programmed to
affect your transmissions.

Remaining instructions apply t o 12-channel versions only.

Scanning
Four scanning modes are available when the SCAN button has
been pressed. Once'a scan mode is selected, it remains selected
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pecial Trans;

Functions

s progra mmed for busy channel 1ock-out,

transm:itter will. not activate wh en the PTT switch is pre:ssed ud
. orrr ,-(to prevent interference to other stations).
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the BUSYlTX lamp is
If yc)ur trans

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If the selecte~dchann.el has bceen programmed for atitolnafic timeout, yoL1 must liimit the 1tq t h of your transmissions. While transmitting, a beep sollnds ten second:;before time-out, and then another
the timt?-out pelriod expires: the BUSYRX irdicator
beep sc
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will turn orr ana transmission will cease. Release the MT, listen for
a momcxtt, and then prc!ss it again to resume trainsmittin,
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when the transceiver is turned off, or when scanning is disabled (by
pressing the SCAN button again, so that a channel number is displayed). The SCAN modes and their corresponding displays are as
follows:
Display

Sc
Ur
SP
UP

Scanning Function

Scan all channels

Scan only user-selected channels
Monitor one channel and pre-programmed priority(ies)
Scan user-selected channels with user priority(ies)

The user-selected channels for the Ur and UP modes are those

you can set yourself, as described in the box on the next page. The
priority channels are those on which signals will take priority over
signals received on other channels: that is, if a signal appears on a
priority channel while another appears on a non-priority channel,
the priority signal will be heard, and not the other. Up to two of the
installed channels may be designated by your network administrator or dealer as pre-programmed priority channels for the SP mode
(the radio does not indicate which they are), and you can program
any two channels as user priorities for the UP mode. The non-priority channel in the SP mode is the one last displayed.
While a scan mode is displayed, you can select another by
pressing the PRI button repeatedly (the display will cycle through
the above). Make sure the microphone is in its hanger if you want

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t? E (Scan Enable) Indic

Jhen a channel number is displayed,

either during manual (non.
scanning) operation, or wher1 scannirlg is pau
P and Ei indicatoirs at the top of t:he displlay may be lit. TT
licate th at the
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chan~nelhas been seleLLCU
VC IILLILLJed
in uscl scalLlL11L6
llrvc~es
(Ur
and UP). If the P indicator is blinking , the cha nnel is the 1st (highest
priority) channel for the UP mode. If tlle P is nc)t blinking but steadily
I ~ I . priority channels
on, the channel is the 2nd priority C .~ I ~ I.~ I30th
serve as ordinary user-selected scan channels in the Ur mode.
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to hear only calls intended for you. While scanning, if a signal is
received which includes the correct code to open your squelch, the
channel number on which the signal appears will be displayed as
you hear their call, and the display will then alternate between the
scan mode indicator and the channel number. Scanning will resume automatically either after a preset interval of a few seconds,
or after the station stops transmitting (depending on how your set
was programmed).
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User-Progr

lble Channel Select

You can pirogram i3 set of channels to be scanned, and u p to 2

s be! priority. monitoired. Selections arc retained in memory
chanr~ e lto
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. . . .until changed or deleted. 1 o create or modify the selections:
d the SCAN button while switching it
Turn the ra~ d i ooff, then holm
back cXI. The (lisplay Twill indic:ate a channel number.
Th e E (scan enable) indicator at the top center of the display is lit
when the displayed channel is to be included in User-selected channel scanning. Press the PRI button, if necessary, to set the E indicntnr
as desired for this channel. Then turn the channel select,or and re
the selection/deselection process on each channel.

Tc) determ ine which channels are currently selected for priority
monilioring, rc~ t a t the
e channel selector and watch the P indicator at
the top left of the display. At the 1st priority channel the P indicator
will blink, at the 2nd the indicator will stay lit. To change the priority
channels, first cancel both by selecting either and pressing the PRI
button. Then select the 1st new channel, and hold the PRI button for
two seconds, until a beep sounds and the P iindicator blinks. Next
select the 2nd new channel, and again hold the PRI b u tton, this time
until the P indicator just lights.
Note: clearing priority selections also clears scan1 selection of the rsame
channels (bothL P and E indicators off), so be suire to rest?lect thern for
scannlng arrerwaras, ir. r desired.
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bls set u~I as desix.ed for Lrser scan ning

When you have thc
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and prioritv monitorinn,
- press thc SCAN button to exit the ,,c n r
Progr amming, mode a nd retur n to nor:ma1 ope]ration.
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Installation
Normally, your Yaesu Dealer will provide complete installation
of all stations in your system. However, basic installation information is provided here for your reference.
For mobile service, your transceiver should be installed so the
controls, indicators and microphone are easily accessible for operation and viewing, without interfering with road vision, and so that
the loudspeaker may be easily heard. The radio may be installed in
any position without loss of performance. Typical locations are
beneath the dashboard or atop the transmission tunnel in small
vehicles, or overhead in a truck cabin.
The MMB-48 universal mounting bracket and mounting hardware are supplied with the transceiver.

Mobile Mounting Procedure

0 Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the locations of
the mounting holes in the desired position. Use a 3/16" diameter bit to drill the holes after making certain that there will be
enough space for the transceiver, connecting cables and controls. Secure the bracket with the screws, washers and nuts
supplied, as shown in the drawing on the next page.

0 Position the transceiver in the bracket so that the holes in the

side panels are aligned with those in the sides of the bracket, and
bolt the transceiver into place with the supplied short screws
and flat washers.

0 The microphone hanger must be installed so as to make electrical contact with the car body. Otherwise the hanger may be
installed wherever convenient.

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Base Station Installation

The FP-711 AC Power Supply can operate the transceiver from a
variety of AC voltages. Connect the fused DC Cable supplied with
the transceiver to the terminals on the rear of the FP-711.
NOTE: In all installations, means must be provided to ground the
metal mounting loop on the microphone in order for the squelch
and scanning/monitoring systems to function. In base installations, a grounding hook must be provided in which to rest the
microphone when not transmitting.

Power Connections
For mobile installations, connect the power cable directly to the
vehicle battery. This allows the radio to operate without turning on
the ignition, and may also reduce noise in the receiver. Connection
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to the cigarette lighter or other existing circuits may result in overload, or degrade transceiver performance.
Always use the supplied DC power cable, which includes fuses
to protect you, the vehicle and the equipment. If the cable is too
short, use #12 AWG stranded, insulated copper wire to lengthen it.
Use the shortest length possible, connected to the end of the DC
cable that does not have connectors installed.
Refer to the diagrams below for power cable connection details.

0 Before connecting the supplied DC cable to the transceiver,

connect the RED lead of the DC cable to the POSITIVE (+)
battery (or power supply) terminal, and the BLACK lead to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal.

0 Connect the DC power cable to the connector on the cable pigtail

at the back of the transceiver.

0 Connect the coaxial plug on the antenna cable (not supplied) to

the coaxial antenna jack on the transceiver. Antenna impedance
must be 50 ohms at the operating frequency.

0 Connect the microphone plug to the jack on the transceiver.

0 If an optional external speaker is to be installed, insert the plug
from the speaker into the EXT SP jack on the rear (disabling the
internal speaker).

Maintenance And Service

Keep the outside of the transceiver clean by wiping with a soft
cloth as necessary. Avoid rain or immersion in water, and protect
the radio from dust as much as possible. Do not open the case. If the
radio fails to operate, check the cable connections, and inspect the
fuses in the DC cable.

Regular Maintenance Plan

Your Yaesu dealer will advise you of the maintenance plan that
best suits your needs. We recommend that the transceiver be returned to your Yaesu dealer at least once every two years, for
testing of receiving sensitivity and transmitter power output. If the
need for servicing does arise, phone your Yaesu dealer for an
appointment. He will be pleased to answer any service-related
questions, and his qualified service technicians will make sure that
your radio is back in service as quickly as possible.

Fuse Replacement
If a fuse is blown try to determine if the failure was caused by
something outside of the radio (like a short circuit due to a worn
cable). Contact your dealer at once if you do not find the cause.
Replace fuses only with the same type installed.

Service Information
If the transceiver fails to operate, check the fuses in the power
cable. If either is blown, attempt to locate and correct the cause of
the problem before replacing the fuse(s). These radios have no
user-serviceable parts inside.

Caution
w h e n replacing fuses, use thc2 correc:t type (fast-blow>
and rating (IOA, or 15A f 'or FTL-1011). Damag;e resul ting
..
from use of an improper fuse 1s not covered by warranty.

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Specifications
General
Frequency Range (version)

FTL- 1011: 37 - 48 MHz

FTL-2011: 134 - 1601148 - 174 MHz (vers. A/C, resp.)
FTL-7011: 400 - 440 MHz (A), 420 - 460 MHz (B),
450 - 490 MHz (D) or 480 - 5 12 MHz (F)
4 (-4 models), 12 (-12 models, 24 chs optional)
Nr. of Channels & Spacing
25-kHz spacing (12.5-kHz optional)
16KOF3E (direct frequency modulation)
Mode of Emission
5042, unbalanced (SO-239 socket)
Antenna Requirement
10.8 to 15.6 V DC, negative ground
Voltage Requirement
Current Consumption (approx.) 300 mA Stby, 700 mA Rx, 7.0 A Tx (FTL-1011: 9A)
-30 to +60 OC (-22 to +I40 OF)
Operating Temperature Range
160 x 50 x 180 mm (6-1/4 x 2 x 7 - h " )
Size (WHD, approx.)
1.5 kg (3.3 lbs.)
Weight (approx.)

Receiver
Receiver Circuit Type
Intermediate Frequencies
Sensitivity
Hum & Noise Ratio
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
Intermodulation Distortion
Spurious Rejection
Audio Output Power

Double Conversion Superheterodyne

16.9 MHz (FTL-101I), 21.4 MHz (FTL-2011) or
47.9 MHz (FTL-701 l), and 455 kHz (all models)
0.2510.3 pV for 12 dB SINAD,
0.3510.45 pV for 20 dB QN (VHFIUHF, resp.)
Better than 45 dB
>80/75 or 70 dB (FTL-loll/-2011 and -701 1, resp.)
Better than 70 dB (3-signal)
Better than 80 dB (VHF), or 70 dB (FTL-7011)
5 watts into 4 ohms with <lo% THD

Transmitter
Power Output

Modulation TypeBeviation
Hum & Noise Ratio
Modulation Distortion
Spurious Emissions
Microphone Impedance

FTL-1011: 60 watts (fixed)

FTL-2011: 4015 watts (highllow, programmable)
FTL-7011: 2512 watts (highllow, programmable)
Frequency Modulation, f 5 kHz (+ 2.5 kHz opt'l)
Better than 45 dB
Less than 5%
Better than 70 dB (below carrier)
600 SZ

Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Supplied Accessories
MH-5j8 Microphone (optional in North America)
Fused DC Cable: T9017910A w/two 10-A fuses
(15-A in FTL-1011)
MMB-48 Mobile Mounting Bracket

Optional Accessories
FDS-1 Digitally Coded Squelch Unit
F2D-4 Sequential 2-Tone Decoder
FRB-2 Programming Interface Box
CE-5 Programming Software (for IBM PC/compatibles only)
VPL-1 Programming Software (for IBM PC/compatibles only)
T9 101410 Programming Connection Cable
T9101411 Radio-to-Radio Cloning Connection Cable
F'P-711 AC (Base Station) Power Supply

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