On/Off/Volume DIAL (Tuning)

PTT (Push To Talk)

Moni (Monitor)
(Opens Squelch)
Squelch
Lamp

Key Pad FT-60R Quick Reference Guide by Rich Bugarin W6EC

Functions: Most keys on key pad have 3 functions, Manual Tuning: To manually tune radio, put radio into
Primary Function (PRESS KEY), VFO mode as previously described. Key in desired
Secondary Function (PRESS [F/W] + KEY), frequency using numbered key pad until desired
frequency is displayed, If programming for repeater
Third Function (PRESS & HOLD KEY).
(Duplex) use, check display for + or – repeater symbol
Basic Operation: The [V/M] key toggles basic operation this indicates radio is in Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)
between V (VFO = Variable Frequency Operation) mode mode. If no + or – symbol you can manually program
and M (Memory) mode. From VFO mode press the repeater by pressing [F/W] key then [4/RPT] key, rotate
[V/M] key once to enter memory channel mode, from DIAL knob to select (RPT.-), (RPT.+) or (OFF) mode then
memory mode press [V/M] once to enter VFO mode. push PTT to lock in setting. To enable transmission of a
CTCSS tone, press [F/W] key then [1/SQ TYP] key, rotate
Set Mode: There are 56 Items in the settings mode that DIAL knob and select TONE then push PTT to lock in
may be used to alter the operation of the FT-60. To setting (note a T will be displayed next to the + or –
enter Set Mode press the [FW] key then the [0/set] key, symbol on display when in tone mode). To change CTCSS
then rotate the DIAL until desired set item is displayed. tone frequency press [F/W] key then [2/CODE] key, the
Press [FW] key to enter into that setting menu. Rotate currently selected tone frequency will be displayed,
DIAL knob to adjust setting then press PTT to exit setting rotate DIAL knob to select the desired tone frequency
mode. then push the [FW] key to lock in setting.
Useful Settings:
6 (BEEP) Enables/Disables key pad beeper. Saving to Memory: To save above manually tuned
12 (DC VLT) displays DC Supply Voltage. frequency to memory. First tune radio as described
27 (NAME) Toggles the display between frequency above. Then press and hold in the [F/W] key for one
display and Alpha (name) display. Note select memory second within five seconds of releasing the [F/W] key
channel first then alter its Frequency/Alpha display. select a location to store data into, the radio will select
the next available open memory location or you my
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature The radio can be rotate the DIAL and select another location. Press [FW]
set to automatically turn off after a programed time key to lock frequency into memory. The memory will
limit. Use Set Mode 1 to change time setting. remember the frequency, repeater shift, tone squelch
option, CTCSS frequency, power level and ALPHA/Name
Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) The radio can be set tag into memory.
to automatically stop transmitting after a set period of Reserve memory channel #1 for the frequency you
time. (Disables transmission if PTT key is stuck on. Use wish as your “Priority Memory Channel”.
Set Mode 51 to change time setting. (Some suggested Priority Memory Channel’s for
Hi-Landers Club members are):
Key Pad Lock: To lock keys and tuning dial press [FW]
146.565 MHz (Poker Run Simplex)
key then [6 LOCK] key, to unlock repeat same key
462.5675 MHz (FRS Chanel 2 Basecamp)
sequence. To change what the lock will lock out use set
444.9875 MHz + Offset 107.2 tone (Rubicon Repeater)
mode item #25 (LOCK)
146.805 MHz Neg. Offset 123 tone (Pollack Pines Rpt.)
Power Level: To change transmit power press [F/W] key Weather Broadcast Channels
then [3/TX PW] key, rotate DIAL knob to the select There are 10 pre-programmed NOAA weather stations.
desired power level, then push PTT to lock in setting. Press and hold in the [1(SQ TYP)] key for one second.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Weather
“HOME” Channel Memory Channel. To exit to normal operation, press the [V/M
A one-touch “HOME” channel allows quick recall of a (PRI)] key, or press and hold in the [1(SQ TYP)] key again.
favorite operating frequency. (For Hi-Landers club
members 146.565 MHz is recommended). Severe Weather Alert
To program Home Channel: In the event of extreme weather disturbances, the
1. Change the setting of Set Mode Item 36: REV/HM NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
from “REV” to “HOME,” if it is not already set to home Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a
(see page 1 “Set Mode” for instructions) 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of
2. Select the desired frequency, while operating in the the NOAA weather channels.
VFO mode. (Manual Tuning on Page 1) Weather Alert Scan This feature allows you to check the
3. Press and hold in the [F/W] key for one second. Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for the presence
4. While the memory channel number is blinking, press of the NOAA Alert Tone while operating on VFO scan or
the [HM/RV] key. (Home is now programmed). Memory channel scan.
To recall the HOME channel: press the [HM/RV] key To enable the Weather Alert Scan feature:
to return to previous frequency press the [HM/RV] key 1. Press the [F/W] key, then press the [0/SET] key.
again. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to Set Mode # 56: WX ALT.
3. Press the [F/W] key momentarily.
“Priority Channel” Scanning (Dual Watch) 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “ALT. ON.”
Dual Watch is a two-channel scanning system which 5. Press PTT key to save the setting and exit.
allows you to operate on any frequencie while 6. To disable the Weather Alert, select “ALT.OFF”.
periodically checking the Priority Channel.
DW (Dual Watch) while monitoring from memory: Programming P1 and P2 Key Assignment
Memory Channel#1 will be the Priority Channel. Set the the [7(P1)] and [8(P2)] keys may be programmed by the
radio to operate on any Memory channel, then press the user. Suggested settings set mode 27 (NAME) for [7(P1)]
[F/W] key, next press the [V/M (PRI)] key. You have now key and set mode 12 (DC VLT) for [8(P2)] Key. Press the
activated the memory #1 Duel Watch feature. “DW” will [F/W] key, then press the [0/SET], rotate Dial knob to set
be displayed in the upper right corner of the display. To #27 (NAME) then press and hold in the [7(P1)] for one
cancel Duel Watch press the [F/W] key, next press the second. Repeat with mode 12 for [8(P2)] Key.
[V/M (PRI)] key.
DW (Dual Watch) while monitoring VFO, Home or Trouble Shooting
Weather channels You were told that your radio sends out a beep tone
Recall any memory channel you wish to use as the and cuts off some of your transmission. Likely problem
“Priority” frequency. Set radio to operate on any VFO, is the radio is in the Internet Connection mode. If it is in
Home channel or Weather frequency you wish to that mode there will be a icon displayed in the upper
monitor, then press the [F/W] key, next press the [V/M right corner of the display. To disable the Internet
(PRI)] key. You have now activated the any memory Connection, press the [0( ) SET] key momentarily.
Duel Watch feature. “DW” will be displayed in the The Dial knob or none of keys work. Likely problem Key
upper right corner of the display. To cancel Duel Watch Pad may be locked. (See page #1 to unlock keys)
press the [F/W] key, next press the [V/M (PRI)] key.
Notes
Memory Scanning MARS/CAP modified radios will transmit between
Place the radio into memory mode (if not already there 137-174 MHz (VHF) & 420-470 MHz (UHF) which
seep page 1) Press and hold in either the [ (MHz)] or includes FRS, GMRS, MUR & Marine bands. Useful
[ (MHz)] key for one second. to scan up or to scan during emergency communications situations. Non-
down. If scan stops on an active channel you wish not to modified radios transmit between 144-148 MHz (VHF) &
listen to, rotate the DIAL knob one click to resume 430-450 MHz (UHF) (Ham Bands only).
scanning. Pressing the PTT key will stop scanning at
You as the licensed control operator are responsible for
current scanned memory channel.
the compliance of all FCC rules of operation, including
use of proper bands, power and proper identification.