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FT-950
Operating Manual
About This Manual . . .
The FT-950 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features,
some of which may be unfamiliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and
operating efficiency from your FT-950, we recommend that you read this manual in its
entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your
new transceiver.
Before using your FT-950, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before
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FT-950 Operating Manual 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. The FT-950 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
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FT-950 Operating Manual Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with the FT-950, thanks to dedicated RTTY/PKT connection jack 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 tuning, scanning, and other operating functions. The FT-950 includes a built-i
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FT-950 Operating Manual Resetting Memories (Only) 7 Menu Resetting 7 Full Reset 7 Installation and Interconnections 8 Antenna Considerations 8 About Coaxial Cable 8 Grounding 9 Connection of Antenna and Power Cables 10 Connection of Microphone and Headphone 11 Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying Interconnections 12 VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections 13 Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers 14 Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams 15 Front Panel Controls & Switches 16 Displa
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FT-950 Operating Manual Using the UP/DOWN switches of the supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone 49 Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) 50 IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) 51 ATT 51 RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes) 52 Advanced Interference-Suppression Features: RF Front End 53 Using the VRF (Variable RF Front-end Filter) 53 Interference Rejection (Signals Off Frequency by Just a Few kHz) 54 R.FLT (Roofing Filters) 54 Interference Rejection (Signals within 3 kHz) 55 CONTOUR Control Op
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FT-950 Operating Manual MONITOR (SSB/AM/FM modes) 74 Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier (VFO-A Operation) 75 Split-Frequency Operation 76 VFO Tracking Feature 76 Quick Split Operation 77 CW Mode Operation 78 Setup for Straight Key (and Straight Key emulation) Operation 78 Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer 79 Full Break-in (QSK) Operation 79 Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Space:Dash) Ratio 80 Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode 80 CW Convenience Features 81 CW Spotting (Zero-B
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FT-950 Operating Manual Moving Memory Data to the Main Band (VFO-A) 98 Memory Tune Operation 98 Memory Groups 99 Memory Group Assignment 99 Choosing the Desired Memory Group 99 Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency: 5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) 100 VFO and Memory Scanning 102 VFO Scanning 102 Memory Scan 103 PMS 104 Packet Operation 105 Packet Setup (Including Subcarrier Frequency) 105 Basic Setup 105 RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation 106 Setting Up for RTTY Operation 106 Ba
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FT-950 Operating Manual TX AUDIO Group 124 TX GNRL Group 125 Specifications 126 Accessories & Options Supplied Accessories Hand Microphone 1 pc MH-31B8 DC Power Cord 1 pc T9025225 Separe Fuse (25A) 1 pc Q0000074 4-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091004 5-pin DIN Plug 1 pc P0091006 1/4-inch 3-contact Plug 1 pcs P0090008 3.5 mm 3-contact Plug 1 pcs P0091046 3.5 mm 2-contact Plug 1 pcs P0090034 RCA Plug 2 pcs P0091365 Operating Manual 1 pc Warranty Card 1 pc Available Options MD
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FT-950 Operating Manual Power Connection The DC power connector for the FT-950 must only be connected to a DC source providing 13.8 Volts DC (±10 %), and capable of at least 22 Amperes of current. Always observe proper polarity when making DC connection: The RED DC power lead connects to the Positive (+) DC terminal: and The BLACK DC power lead connects to the Negative (–) DC terminal. We recommend the use of the FP-1030A AC Power Supply. Other models of power supplies may be used wit
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FT-950 Operating Manual The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial knob may be adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold down the rear skirt of the knob, and while holding it in place rotate the knob itself to the right to reduce the drag or to the left to increase the drag. Available adjustment range is 120°. Resetting the Microprocessor Resetting Memories (Only) Use this procedure to reset (clear out) the Memory channels previously stored, without affecting any configurat
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FT-950 Operating Manual impedance at the desired operating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, the transceiver’s Automatic Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value if the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1. Every effort should, therefore, be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system utilized with the FT-950 be as close as possible to the
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FT-950 Operating Manual into the ground. If multiple ground rods are used, they should be positioned in a “V” configuration, and bonded together at the apex of the “V” which is nearest the station location. Use a heavy, braided cable (such as the discarded shield from type RG-213 coaxial cable) and strong cable clamps to secure the braided cable(s) to the ground rods. Be sure to weatherproof the connections to ensure many years of reliable service. Use the same type of heavy, braided ca
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FT-950 Operating Manual Do not install this apparatus in a mechanically-unstable location, or where objects may fall onto this product from above. To minimize the possibility of interference to home entertainment devices, take all precautionary steps including separation of TV/FM antennas from Amateur transmitting antennas to the greatest extent possible, and keep transmitting coaxial cables separated from cables connected to home entertainment devices. Ensure that the DC power cabl
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FT-950 Operating Manual Note: Please refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation. Please do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet. About the CONTROL Cable The VL-1000 may be operated with the FT-950 whether or not the CONTROL Cable is connected; however, the CONTROL Cable allows you to tune up the amplifier automatically by just pressing the [F SET] or [TUNE] key on the VL-1000, so as to transmit a carrier
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FT-950 Operating Manual Front Panel Controls & Switches 1. [POWER] Switch Press and hold in this switch for two seconds to turn the transceiver on. Press and hold in this switch for two seconds, similarly, to turn the transceiver off. 2. [ANT 1-2] Switch Pressing this selects either the ANT 1 or 2 jack on the rear panel, and allows convenient antenna switching at the press of button. The selected antenna jack is indicated at the Block Diagram Display in the display. 3. [TUNE]
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FT-950 Operating Manual 5. [VOX] Switch This button enables automatic voice-actuated transmitter switching in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. While activated, the LED inside this button glows red. The controls affecting VOX operation are via the Menu item “114 TGEN V GAIN”, “115 TGEN VOX DLY”, and “116 TGEN ANTI VOX”. By proper adjustment of these controls, hands-free voice-actuated operation is possible. 6. [MONI] (Monitor) Switch This button enables the transmit monitor in SSB, CW, A
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FT-950 Operating Manual of the incoming CW signal (precisely the same pitch), you will be “zero beating” your transmitted signal on to the frequency of the other station. The offset tone frequency will indicate at the frequency display area of the display while this button is pressed. 9. [BK-IN] Switch This button turns the CW break-in capability on and off. While CW break-in is activated, the “BK-IN” icon appears in the display. 10. [KEYER] Switch This button toggles the interna
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FT-950 Operating Manual 13. [METER] Switch This button determines the function of the meter during transmission. Press this button to change the meter function in the transmit mode as follows: ALC SWR ID VDD COMP ALC …… ALC: Indicates the relative ALC voltage. SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward: Reflected). ID: Indicates the final amplifier drain current. VDD: Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage. COMP: Indicates the speech compressor level (SSB modes only)
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FT-950 Operating Manual pseudo-straight-key operation. Note: You cannot use a 2-contact plug in this jack (to do so produces a constant “key down” condition). 18. [MONI] Knob This knob adjusts the audio level of the transmit RF monitor during transmission (relative to the [AF GAIN] knob), when activated by the [MONI] button. 19. [SQL] Knob This knob sets the signal level threshold which at the receiver audio is muted, in all modes. It is very useful during local rag-chews, to eli
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FT-950 Operating Manual Pressing this button to reset the status of the functions which is selected from the five buttons at the left of this button to factory default. 26. [SELECT] Knob This knob is used to adjust the status of the functions depending on the five buttons located above this knob. FUNCTION Switch EFFECT SHIFT Rotate this knob to vary the passband of the IF DSP filter by 20 Hz steps. The total adjustment range is ±1 kHz. The position of the passband can be observed o
