FT-65R/FT-65E Basic Operation pressing the numbered digits on the keypad in the proper sequence.

Example:
Quick Manual Turn the Power ON and OFF To enter 145.000 MHz*, press [1]  [4]  [5]  [0]  [0]  [0]
*There is a short-cut to enter frequencies ending in zeros - after the last non-
Rotate the PWR/VOL knob out of the click-stop to turn the transceiver
zero digit, press and hold the to enter the remaining zeros.
ON. The current DC supply voltage will be shown on the display for two
seconds. After the two second interval, the display will commence the 3.Scanning
normal operating frequency indication. Manual VFO Scan:
To manually initiate VFO scanning, press and hold either the [] or []
Changing between VFO mode and Memory mode key to begin upward or downward scanning, respectively.
Antenna Jack TX/BUSY Indicator Lamp Press the [ V/M] key repeatedly to toggle the frequency control between Programmed Mode VFO Scan:
EMERGENCY Key PWR/VOL Knob the VFO mode and the Memory mode. To begin scanning within a limited sub-band range from the VFO mode,
For details on Memory channels, see “Setting the Memory Channels“ on the press and hold the [#BAND] key to select the bandwidth for the
back page. Programmed Mode (VFO) scanner. Then press the F key and the
Selecting the Operating Band [#BAND] key to start scanning.
Press the [#BAND] key repeatedly to change the operating frequency Transmission
between the 144 MHz Band, the 430 MHz Band, and the 95 MHz (FM To transmit, press the PTT switch, and speak into the front panel
Radio Broadcast) Band. Frequency ranges are shown in the table. microphone (located in the lower left-hand corner of the speaker grille)
Frequency Range (MHz) in a normal voice level. The TX/BUSY indicator will glow red during
RX TX RX TX transmission.
USA version 136-174 144-148 400-480 430-450
Speaker V/M key EU version 136-174 144-146 400-480 430-440 Activating the Set Mode
Asian version 136-174 136-174 400-480 400-480
Use the following procedure to activate the Set Mode and configure the
Microphone LED Flash-Light transceiver parameters.
Frequency Navigation
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)  key 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set mode.
1.Tuning Frequency 2. Repeatedly press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the Set Mode Item to be adjusted.
Quick Recall key BAND key PTT (Push To Talk) Switch F key Pressing the [] key tunes the FT-65R/E toward a higher frequency, 3. Press the F key momentarily to enable adjustment of the Set Mode Item.
while pressing the [q] key will lower the operating frequency, in steps 4. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to adjust the level, or choose the parameter, of the
Alphabet / Numeric keys 0 / zero-set key SP Jack selected Set Mode Item.
MONI/T.CALL Key preprogrammed for the current operating band.
5. After completing the selection and adjustment, press the PTT switch to save the new
*The circled numbers in the table correspond to the circled numbers (Function is selectable from Set mode) MIC Jack 2.Direct Keypad Frequency Entry setting and exit to normal operation.
in the procedures of this manual. The operating frequency may be entered directly from the keypad by
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Setting the Quick Recall Keys Setting the Memory Channels Changing the Transmit Power Level Locking the Keys and Switches
The four keys (P1, P2, P3 & P4), are user programmable. 1.Memory Storage 1. Press the F key and then press the [P2] key. The FT-65R/E keypad may be locked to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent
• The present TX power output level will appear on the display. transmissions.
1. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode.
Quick Recall Key Press Press after pressing F key Press and hold • To adjust the TX power in the Set Mode, press and hold the F key.
Be sure to set up the desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater
Then repeatedly press the [▲] or [▼] key to select Set Mode item “32 TX PWR” Turning the Keylock Feature ON and OFF
HOME (Fixed setting) offset. The power level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it.
and then press the F key. 1. Press and hold the [6] key to lock the keys and switches.
2. Press and hold the [ V/M] key.
TX PWR (Fixed setting) 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the desired power output level. • The icon will appear on the LCD display.
recall the stored or store or assign a A blank memory channel will be displayed automatically. Available selections are “HI” (5 W), “MID” (2.5 W), and “LOW” (0.5 W). • To unlock the keys and switches, press and hold the [6] key
assigned setting SQL TYPE (Fixed setting) setting to the key 3. If it is desired to change to another channel number, press the [▲] or [▼] key. 3. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation. again.
4. Press the Alphabet / Numeric keys and [0/SET] key( , ) to input characters and
REV (Fixed setting) create a “Tag” (label) for the memory channel.
If not inputting a “Tag” (label), proceed to step 5.
Setting the Preferred Operating Mode Change the key locking scheme
1.Assigning Set Mode Items to the Quick Recall Keys (Set Mode The following reset or preferred operating modes may be selected. The following locking schemes may be selected.
• To move the cursor to the next character, press the F key.
Recall feature) • To correct a mistake, press the F key repeatedly until the cursor returns to the Item Description
Menu Description
1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set mode. character position.
F1:SET RESET Reset the Set Mode settings to factory defaults. KEY(default setting) Only the front panel keypad is locked out
2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the Set Mode Item to be assigned to the Quick 5. Press and hold the [ V/M] key to store the frequency and settings into the selected
F2:MEM RESET Clear the Memory settings to factory defaults. PTT The PTT switch is locked out (TX is not possible)
Recall Key as a recalled Menu item. memory channel.
The Quick Recall Keys can store and recall favorite frequency settings, and are also “MEM-IN” on the display will blink twice and the tone will sound to complete the memory F3:BANK RESET Clear the Memory Bank assignments. P+K Both the PTT switch and keypad are locked out
short-cut keys to the Set Mode menu items. setting. F4:ALL RESET Clear the All memories and other settings to factory defaults. 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set mode.
3. Press and hold the [P1], [P2], [P3] or [P4] key( ) to assign the Set Mode Item to the 2.Memory Recall F5:MEM-ONLY Operation on the Memory mode only. 2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select Set Mode Item “15 KEY LOCK”.
Quick Recall Key. 3. Press the F key to enable adjustment of this Item.
1. While operating in the VFO mode, press the [ V/M] key to enter the Memory mode. F6:VHF-ONLY Operation on the VHF Band only.
4. Press the [P1], [P2], [P3] or [P4] key( ) to recall the assigned Set Mode Item. 4. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to choose one of the above listed locking schemes.
2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the desired memory channel. F7:UHF-ONLY Operation on the UHF Band only.
2.Storing a displayed frequency and Settings to a Quick Recall Key 3. To return to the VFO mode, press the [ V/M] key. F8:DUAL DISP Display both VFO-A and VFO-B.
5. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
(Quick memory feature)
1. While operating in the VFO mode or the Memory mode, set the desired frequency and
When the transceiver is already set to the Memory mode, an easy way to recall a
memory channel is to enter the memory channel number using the numeric keypad.
F9:CLONE Clone mode. Using the Flash Light / the Emergency Alarm
1. Turn the radio OFF.
associated settings. 3.Deleting Memories
2. Press and hold the MONI/T.CALL key and the PTT switch simultaneously, while
The Flash Light
2. Press and hold the [P1], [P2], [P3] or [P4] key( ) to store the frequency to a Quick 1. Press and hold the F key to enter the Set mode. 1. Press the EMERGENCY key briefly to turn the LED Flash-Light ON.
turning the radio ON.
Recall key.
3. Press the [P1], [P2], [P3] or [P4] key( ) to recall the stored settings.
2. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select Set Mode item “18: MEM DEL” and then press 3. When the LCD backlight comes on, release the MONI/T.CALL key and the PTT The Emergency Alarm
the F key. switch. 1. Press and hold the EMERGENCY key for three seconds to enable the emergency
A Quick Recall Key may also store the frequency and associated settings in the Memory
3. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the memory channel to be “deleted”. 4. Referring to the above table, press the [▲] or [▼] key to select the desired alarm function.
Mode.
4. Press the F key to delete the selected memory channel. preference mode. • Emergency Alarm will sound from the speaker and the flash-light will blink with the SOS
5. Press the PTT switch to return to normal operation. 5. Press the F key momentarily to activate the selected operating mode. signal.
For additional details, refer to the Operating manual and the Advanced • VHF “Home” channel will appear on the LCD display.
Manual, which may be downloaded from the Yaesu website. 2. Press the EMERGENCY key to stop the Alarm.