| USER
HELP DISPLAY |
| Pre-programmed
User-Help messages guide you through most operational
function selections and settings with simple
descriptions of functions and keystrokes - even
informing you which type of battery pack is attached. |
| SPECTRUM
SCOPE |
| View station
signal strength and activity above and below a selected
channel - simply turn the DIAL to center a signal of
interest on the scope and press the PTT to operate! You
may also view groups of programmed memories for activity. |
| DTMF
PAGING |
| Selective
DTMF calling and private paging features allow you to
quietly monitor until calls directed to you (stations in
groups you select) are received. Ten code memories are
available to store the 3-digit ID code of frequently
called stations or groups you wish to monitor (one is
reserved to store your personal ID code). An additional
code memory always stores the last 3-digit DTMF code
received. Upon receiving a page, you can have a ringer
alert you in one of three ways - with a default melody,
a user-composed (programmed) melody or have the FT-51R's
CW annunciator decode and play back the ID in Morse Code
(1, 3 or 5 times). You can also enable the panel lamp to
come on when a page is received. Answer-Back and
Page-Forwarding modes confirm your page was successfully
received while you were away from your FT-51R by
automatically signalling the calling station. |
| DTMF
MESSAGE PAGING |
| In
addition, DTMF messages up to twelve characters long can
be sent to other stations. A memory bank stores up to 10
outgoing messages and up to 9 received messages. You can
use the factory-programmed outgoing messages or program
your own message. Received messages are displayed and
automatically stored for later retrieval. For autopatch
operation, a 10-memory, 15-digit DTMF autodialer stores
frequently-called numbers for playback. The DTMF
autodial memories can also be tagged with alphanumeric
names. |
| DTMF
CW DECODER w/MORSE CODE PLAYBACK |
| For
both DTMF paging and DTMF Message Operation, the FT-51R
can be set to decode DTMF number sequences and play back
the received message or paging ID in Morse Code - great
when you-re in the next room or can't take your eyes off
the road while driving! |
| DUAL
IN-BAND RECEIVE |
| The
FT-51R includes dual simultaneous reception of two
frequencies, either on different bands, or on the same
band, allowing mixed VHF & UHF or UHF & UHF
reception. Toggling operation and settings between VHF
and UHF is now quick and easy with a press of the "Sub-Op"
button. Also included on some versions is extended
420-470 MHz and 118-180 MHz receiver coverage with AM
receive capability (for 118-137 MHz Air Band
transmissions). |
| FULL-DUPLEX
MODE & RECEIVER MUTING |
| Improved
cross-band and full-duplex operation with
"Duplex" mode and automatic sub-receiver
muting allows enhanced telephone-style cross-band
full-duplex operation - great for use with personal
telephone autopatch units. Cellular-style separation of
microphone element and internal speaker allows telephone
handset style operation for privacy. |
| EASY
OPERATION & PROGRAMMING |
| A
single knob for volume and push-buttons for
squelch control simplify handling and operation. The
VFOs and memories are completely programmable from the
front 20 key keyboard, which can be used to control
scanning, independent TX/RX frequencies, programmable
offsets, sub-band limits for band scanning, selectable
scan skip for busy channels, selectable scan resume
modes. priority monitoring and dual instant recall Call
channels. Seven standard channel step sizes can be
selected; and I MHz steps are always available for fast
QSY. |
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| 120
MEMORY CHANNELS |
| In
addition to twin independent VFOs, each band has 60
general-purpose memories (55 general-purpose along with
5 special memories used for bandscanning limits and the
Call channel). Memories can be tagged with an
8-character alphanumeric name which can be displayed
instead of the frequency (memory capacity is reduced to
80 with 40 memories per band with alpha-numeric mode
enabled).
Searching for station
activity has never been easier with VFO, memory and
programmed-limit (sub-band) scanning and the new
spectrum scope feature. Select all or only those
memories you want to be scanned. When activity is found,
scanning can be set to halt, resume after five seconds,
or resume when the station stops transmitting. The Scan
Lamp can also be enabled to come on when scanning stops
on activity.
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| LARGE
BACKLIT LCD & ILLUMINATED KEYPAD |
| The
LCD and translucent keypad have selectable backlighting
modes and provide dual 5 digit frequency readouts and
indications for most programmable functions, plus
relative signal strength and power output reading on
separate bargraph meters. The upper display shows
operating frequency and most programmable functions. The
lower display scrolls User-Help menu and DTMF paging
messages, and also doubles as the Spectrum Scope display
for viewing channel activity. |
| HIGH-EFFICIENCY
RF DESIGN |
| New MOSFET RF
Power Amplifier module technology enables full power
output with only a 9.6 volt battery (or PA-10A DC Power
Adapter). A wide range of power saving features ensures
maximum operating time. Five selectable TX power levels,
with an economy-low level (20mW) for maximum battery
life during short range communication plus the TX Save
function dynamically monitors received signal strength
and reduces RF power accordingly, ensuring you're not
wasting extra power to maintain communications! |
| POWER-SAVING
FEATURES |
| Unique
features extending operating time include Yaesu's
enhanced ABS (Automatic Battery Saver), which memorises
operating history and optimises the save duration
accordingly, TX Save automatically reduces transmit
power during periods of high receive signal strength.
Yaesu's selectable 10, 20, or 30 minute APO (Automatic
Power Off) to turn off the radio after a period of
inactivity. The battery voltage can be displayed on the
LCD and you can monitor battery voltage drop while you
transmit. In addition, LCD and keypad lamp have
selectable continuous or 5-second illumination. |
| MISCELLANEOUS |
| The built-in
CTCSS (Continuous Tome-Coded Squelch System) provides 39
subaudible tones which can be stored in each memory
independently. ATS (Auto Tone Search) allows you to
identify subaudible tones being used by other stations.
The CTCSS Bell feature can be set to ring when the tone
squelch opens.
Automatic Repeater Shift
(ARS) can be enabled to set standard repeater shift
automatically when tuned to repeater sub-bands (except
Australian versions). The FT-51R can also be configured
as a one-way or bi-directional cross-band repeater.
The keypad serves as a
DTMF encoder during transmissions and the DTMF
Autodialer stores up to ten of your favourite numbers in
memory (up to 15 digits each). A 1750 Hz tone burst
generator is provided in European versions (in place of
squelch override in other versions).
Multi-combination
transceiver lock lets you disable controls of your
choice - PTT, keypad buttons, dial knob or volume
control.
The FT-51R is compatible
with most options for the FT-11R/FT-41R series.
The MH-29A2B Hand
Speaker/Mic & Display is available as an option,
providing a remote LCD (display) and duplicating
most-used front panel keys (including a
user-programmable key).
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