YAESU FTM-500DE (03) PDF MANUAL

Press and hold the [POWER (LOCK)] switch to turn the transceiver ON or OFF.

When turning the power ON for the first time after purchasing, you need to input the call sign of your own station.

1. The call sign input screen will be displayed automatically.

2. Press the FUNC knob (upper right) to proceed.

3. Input the call sign:

– Touch the characters on the screen, or rotate the FUNC knob to select each character.

– Press the FUNC knob to confirm each character.

– Use the on-screen icons:

►: to move the cursor to the right.

◄: to move the cursor to the left.

123: change to the numeric and symbol input.

X: to delete character to left of cursor.

(Up to 10 characters – letters, numbers, hyphen – can be entered).

4. Repeat step 3 to input the remaining call sign characters.

5. Press and hold the FUNC knob to conclude inputting.

The power will turn OFF once and then turn on automatically. The normal operation (VFO Mode) screen will be displayed.

Note: The input call sign may be changed later from the Setup Menu [121 CALLSIGN].

Rotate the VOL/SQL knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

– The upper part of the dual knob adjusts the volume for the Main Band (upper display).

– The lower part of the dual knob adjusts the volume for the Sub Band (lower display).

The squelch level can be adjusted to mute background noise when no signal is received.

1. Press the VOL/SQL knob.

2. Rotate the FUNC knob to adjust the squelch to a level where the background noise is muted. “SQL” appears on the display.

– Adjustment is possible for both Main band and Sub band.

– Increasing the squelch level silences noise more effectively but may make it harder to receive weak signals.

3. Press the VOL/SQL knob again or wait for about 3 seconds to complete the adjustment. The SQL meter will return to the VOL meter.

Press the [BAND/M-V] key to select the desired frequency band. The available bands and their ranges are:

Band Name	Frequency Range
AIR Band	108MHz – 137MHz
144MHz Band	137MHz – 174MHz
VHF Band	174MHz – 400MHz
430MHz Band	400MHz – 480MHz
UHF Band	480MHz – 999.995MHz

Note: You can use the “band skip function” to hide unused bands. To set band skip in VFO mode, press and hold the [BAND/M-V] key, rotate the FUNC knob to select the band, press the FUNC knob, rotate the FUNC knob to select “ON” (selectable) or “OFF” (not selectable).

There are several ways to tune:

1. Using the DIAL knob:

– After selecting the desired band with the [BAND/M-V] key, rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired frequency.

2. Rapid Tuning (MHz steps):

– Press the DIAL knob briefly. The MHz digit will blink.

– Rotate the DIAL knob while the digit is blinking to change the frequency in 1MHz steps.

– This changes the frequency within the range of 108MHz to 999.995MHz regardless of the current band, but operation stays within the band containing the selected frequency.

3. Keyboard Frequency Entry (Direct Input):

– Press and hold the DIAL knob to display the frequency input screen.

– Alternatively, press the FUNC knob, touch [KEYPAD], then press the FUNC knob.

– The leftmost digit will blink. Turn the DIAL knob to select the first digit.

– Press the DIAL knob. The second digit will blink.

– Rotate the DIAL knob to select the second digit.

– Repeat this process for all digits.

– Press and hold the DIAL knob to conclude input and confirm the frequency.

– You can cancel entry by pressing the [BACK] key.

4. Using the Microphone Numeric Keys (SSM-85D):

– Press the numeric keys “0” to “9” on the microphone keypad to enter the frequency.

– Example (145.520 MHz): Press [1] -> [4] -> [5] -> [5] -> [2].

– Example (430.000 MHz): Press [4] -> [3] -> [Press and hold any numeric key].

– You can cancel entry by pressing the PTT switch.

Operating Band Details:

Frequency Range	Default Mode
108MHz – 137MHz	AM mode*
137MHz – 174MHz	Digital or FM mode
174MHz – 300MHz	FM mode*
300MHz – 320MHz (USA: 336MHz)	AM mode*
320MHz (USA: 336MHz) – 400MHz	FM mode*
400MHz – 480MHz	Digital or FM mode
480MHz – 999.995MHz	FM mode*

*Change to AM or FM mode in the Set Menu [16 RX MODE].

The two operational bands are displayed on the top (Main band) and bottom (Sub band) of the screen. The upper display band (Main band) is the transmit band by default.

Press the [T] key (top panel) to switch the operating band between “Upper” (Main) and “Lower” (Sub).

The microphone [P1] key (factory default) can be used to transmit on the SUB Band frequency (at the bottom of the screen).

Receiving:

Ensure the volume is adjusted to a comfortable level and the squelch is set appropriately (usually open or just silencing background noise).

Transmitting:

1. Press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch on the side of the microphone.

2. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice.

3. Release the PTT switch to return to receive mode.

Important Notes:

– If the PTT switch is pressed on a frequency outside the amateur radio bands, an alarm tone will sound, “TX PROHIBIT” will appear, and transmission will be disabled.

– Prolonged transmission can cause the transceiver to overheat, activating the high temperature protection function. This automatically reduces transmit power. If transmission continues, the transceiver will forcibly return to receive mode.

1. Press the [POWER (LOCK)] switch briefly. “LOCK” is shown on the display for one second, and the lock icon (“🔒”) appears.

2. The keys and DIAL knob are now locked.

3. To unlock, press the [POWER (LOCK)] switch briefly again. “UNLOCK” is shown, and the lock icon disappears.

Note: The PTT switch and the VOL/SQL knob cannot be locked.

The CFL allows you to register up to 8 frequently used functions from the 127 Setup Menu items for quick access.

Using the Function List:

1. Press the FUNC knob briefly to display the Function List screen.

2. Select the desired function by rotating the FUNC knob or touching it on the screen.

3. Press the FUNC knob to execute the function or change its setting.

4. To close the Function List, press the [BACK] key or the PTT switch.

Registering a function to the List:

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob to display the Setup Menu.

2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the menu item you want to register.

3. Press and hold the FUNC knob. The Function List screen appears with the selected function name flashing.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired list position (location) for the function.

5. Press the FUNC knob to register the item in that position.

Canceling a registration from the List:

1. Press the FUNC knob briefly to display the Function List screen.

2. Select the function you want to cancel by rotating the FUNC knob or touching it.

3. Press and hold the [BACK] key. A confirmation screen appears.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK] and press the FUNC knob. The item is deleted.

Note: The “KEYPAD” and “HOME CH” functions at the top of the list are fixed and cannot be changed or removed.

PMG allows you to register up to 5 VFO or memory channel frequencies and monitor their activity (signal strength) in a real-time bar graph while listening to the main selected channel.

Registering a Frequency to PMG:

1. Tune to the frequency (VFO or Memory Channel) you want to register.

2. Press and hold the [PMG/PW] key. The frequency is registered.

– Up to 5 channels can be registered. Registering more than five replaces the oldest entry.

Displaying and Using the PMG Screen:

1. Press the [PMG/PW] key briefly to display the PMG screen.

2. The screen shows the registered channels as a bar graph.

3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select a channel in Manual Mode.

4. Press and hold the DIAL knob to switch between Auto Mode and Manual Mode.

– **Manual Mode:** Fixed on the channel selected by the DIAL knob. Audio is output only for this channel, but activity on other registered channels is shown in the bar graph.

– **Auto Mode:** Continuously scans registered channels. If a signal is received on a channel other than the currently selected one, the frequency blinks, and dual receive occurs (you hear both the main channel and the active PMG channel). Scanning resumes when the signal disappears or the screen is touched.

5. To exit the PMG screen, press the [PMG/PW] key again.

Unregistering a Frequency from PMG:

1. Display the PMG screen (press [PMG/PW] key).

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the channel/frequency you want to unregister.

3. Press and hold the [BACK] key.

Unregistering ALL PMG Frequencies:

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob -> Select [22 PMG] -> Select [PMG CLEAR].

2. Press the FUNC knob.

Changing a Registered Frequency:

1. On the PMG screen, press and hold the [PMG/PW] key.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the selected registered frequency.

3. Press and hold the [PMG/PW] key to save the change and return, or press [BACK] to return without saving.

The Band Scope displays the signal strength of channels around the current frequency (VFO or Memory) as a bar graph.

1. Press the [DISP] key to display the Band Scope screen.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the center frequency (VFO) or memory channel.

3. The audio for the center frequency/channel is heard.

4. Press the [DISP] key again to return to the normal Dual Receive screen.

Number of channels displayed:

– VFO Mode: 61 or 31 channels.

– Memory Mode: 21 or 11 channels.

To change the number of channels displayed: Press and hold the FUNC knob -> Touch [4 BAND SCOPE] -> Rotate the FUNC knob to select the setting.

MAG automatically groups stored memory channels by their frequency band, allowing you to recall only memories within a specific band.

1. Enter Memory Mode (press the [V/M/MW] key if in VFO mode).

2. Press the [BAND/M-V] key repeatedly.

3. Each press cycles through the available memory groups:

– M-ALL: All memory channels

– M-AIR: AIR band memories (108-137MHz)

– M-VHF: 144MHz band memories (137-174MHz)

– M-UHF: 430MHz band memories (400-480MHz)

– OTHER: VHF (174-400MHz) and UHF (480-999.995MHz) memories

(Bands with no stored memories are skipped).

4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select channels within the chosen group.

This function allows you to prevent the [BAND/M-V] key from selecting certain frequency bands in VFO mode.

1. Ensure you are in VFO mode.

2. Press and hold the [BAND/M-V] key to display the band select screen.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the band you want to set (e.g., AIR, 144MHz, VHF, etc.).

4. Press the FUNC knob to select the band.

5. Rotate the FUNC knob to select “ON” (band is selectable) or “OFF” (band will be skipped).

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for other bands if needed.

7. Press the [BAND/M-V] key or PTT switch to save and exit.

Note: Even if a band is skipped, frequencies within that band saved to memory channels can still be recalled.

You can transfer the frequency and settings of a recalled memory channel to the VFO with a single action.

1. Recall the desired memory channel.

2. Press and hold the [BAND/M-V] key.

3. The memory channel information (frequency, mode, tone settings, etc.) is copied to the VFO, and the transceiver switches to VFO mode.

Press the [DISP] key to toggle between the Dual Receive screen and the Scope screen.

Dual Receive Screen:

– Displays Main-band and Sub-band frequencies simultaneously.

– Both bands are received at the same time.

– Volume for each band is adjusted with the corresponding VOL/SQL knob.

– Use the [T] key to switch the transmit/main operating band.

Scope Screen:

– Displays the Main frequency and a band scope (bar graph) of activity on nearby frequencies/channels on the Sub-display area.

– Allows monitoring of other frequencies while receiving the Main frequency.

– Rotate the DIAL knob to change the center frequency/channel of the scope.

– In VFO Mode, press then turn the DIAL knob for 1MHz steps.

– In Memory Mode, press then turn the DIAL knob for 10 channel steps.

This allows you to quickly tune the Sub VFO to a frequency shown on the scope’s bar graph.

1. Display the Scope screen (press [DISP]).

2. Briefly touch (short press) a bar on the Scope bar graph.

3. The transceiver switches to the Dual Receive screen, with the frequency corresponding to the touched bar now active on the Sub-band for dual receive.

4. Touch the screen again (anywhere) to return to the previous Scope screen.

This allows you to quickly tune the Main VFO to a frequency shown on the scope or during dual receive.

From Scope Screen:

1. Display the Scope screen.

2. Long press (touch and hold) on a bar in the Scope bar graph.

3. The Main VFO is rewritten to the frequency of the touched bar, and the display remains on the Scope screen centered on the new Main VFO frequency.

From Dual Receive Screen (during PMG Auto Mode):

1. If a signal appears on a PMG channel causing the frequency to blink (dual receive active).

2. Long press (touch and hold) the blinking frequency area on the display.

3. The Main VFO is rewritten to that blinking frequency.

Frequency Direct Input via Touch & Go:

1. On the Scope Screen, long press (touch and hold) the main frequency display area.

2. The frequency direct input keypad screen appears, allowing you to enter a new Main VFO frequency.

When you tune from one frequency to another (in VFO or Memory mode), pressing the [BACK] key within 5 seconds will automatically return you to the previous frequency. This function does not work with PMG.

AESS uses the main unit speaker and the control head front speaker together, adjusting phase, balance, and frequency characteristics to create clearer, wider audio, reducing fatigue.

Configuration Steps:

1. Press and hold the VOL/SQL (MAIN) knob, OR press and hold the FUNC knob and select [18 AUDIO EQUALIZER].

2. Press the FUNC knob to enter the AESS settings.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select “FRONT TONE”. Press the FUNC knob.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to set the desired front speaker characteristic (see table below). Press the FUNC knob.

5. Rotate the FUNC knob to select “REAR TONE”. Press the FUNC knob.

6. Rotate the FUNC knob to set the desired rear (main body) speaker characteristic (see table below). Press the FUNC knob.

7. Rotate the FUNC knob to select “REAR OUT”. Press the FUNC knob.

8. Rotate the FUNC knob to set the output level percentage (0% – 100%) for the main body speaker. Press the FUNC knob.

9. Rotate the FUNC knob to select “AESS PHASE”. Press the FUNC knob.

10. Rotate the FUNC knob to set the time delay (OFF, 1.25ms – 20.00ms) between the control head and main unit speaker output. Press the FUNC knob.

11. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob, or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

Note: When AESS is enabled (FRONT TONE is not OFF), the volume of the MAIN and SUB bands cannot be adjusted individually. Turning the MAIN VOL/SQL knob adjusts the combined volume.

AESS Settings Tables:

FRONT TONE Settings:

Setting	Description
OFF	Standard sound quality without AESS (Only “REAR OUT” cannot be set)
FLAT	Use AESS without changing sound quality
HI PITCH	Emphasizes high frequencies
LO PITCH	Emphasizes low frequencies
BPF	Attenuates high and low frequencies

REAR TONE Settings:

Setting	Description
FLAT	Use AESS without changing sound quality
HI PITCH	Emphasizes high frequencies
LO PITCH	Emphasizes low frequencies
BPF	Attenuates high and low frequencies
1kHz	Cuts high frequencies above 1kHz
700Hz	Cuts high frequencies above 700Hz

REAR OUT Setting:

Setting	Description
0% – 100%	Output level of the main body speaker

AESS PHASE Settings:

Setting	Description
OFF	Use AESS without changing the time delay
1.25ms – 20.00ms	Sets the time delay between the audio output of the control head speaker and the main unit speaker.

Pressing the [S-DX] key on the top panel enables the Super DX function, which temporarily increases receiver sensitivity. The Super DX indicator light (⑥ on page 19) on the front panel will light white when this function is active.

Press the [V/M/MW] key briefly to switch between VFO mode and Memory mode. The mode indicator LED (⑦ on page 20) changes color, and the display indicates the current mode (e.g., “VFO”, “M-ALL 001”).

Press and hold the [V/M/MW] key to display the memory channel list screen. From this screen, you can write to memory, recall channels, and edit stored memory channels.

Press and hold the FUNC knob to enter the Setup Menu. Rotate the FUNC knob or the SUB DIAL knob to navigate through the menu items and categories. Press the FUNC knob to select items and change settings.

When in the Setup Menu, rotating the SUB DIAL knob scrolls through the 17 categories:

DISPLAY -> TX -> RX -> MEMORY -> CONFIG -> AUDIO -> SIGNALING -> SCAN -> DIGITAL -> GM -> WIRES-X -> DATA -> APRS -> SD CARD -> OPTION -> CLONE -> RESET

Turn GM ON/OFF:

Press the [GM] key on the top panel briefly.

Set DG-ID for GM:

Press and hold the [GM] key to enter the DG-ID setting screen.

1. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DG-ID TX] (Transmit DG-ID), press FUNC knob.

2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired DG-ID number (00-99), press FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DG-ID RX] (Receive DG-ID), press FUNC knob.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired DG-ID number (00-99), press FUNC knob.

(Pressing and holding the FUNC knob during selection sets both TX and RX DG-ID to “00”).

For detailed operation, refer to the GM Function Instruction Manual available from the Yaesu website.

Press the [D] key on the top panel briefly. Each press cycles through the available communication modes: AMS -> DN -> FM -> AMS… (Sequence may vary based on settings). The current mode is shown on the display.

Press and hold the [T] key on the top panel. The frequency currently displayed on the Main-Band (top) will be copied to the Sub-Band (bottom).

Loosen the two Control Head angle adjusting screws (⑤ on page 22) on the sides of the control head mount, adjust the angle (up to about 20 degrees upward), and then retighten the screws.

The DATA jack is used for remote operation or PC interface connection.

Pinout:

① PKD (packet data input)

② GND

③ PKS (PTT)

④ RX 9600bps (9600 bps packet data output)

⑤ RX 1200bps (1200 bps packet data output)

⑥ PK SQL (squelch control)

⑦ TXD (serial data output [transceiver -> PC])

⑧ RXD (serial data input [transceiver <- PC])

⑨ CTS (data communication control)

⑩ RTS (data communication control)

The EXT SP A and EXT SP B jacks allow connection of external speakers.

Connection	External Speaker A Output	External Speaker B Output	Internal Speaker Output
Connect to A only	Main band and Sub band audio	–	–
Connect to B only	–	Sub band audio	Main band audio
Connect to both A and B	Main band audio	Sub band audio	–

Note: The control head front speaker will still output audio unless muted via the setup menu [42 FRONT SP MUTE] set to “AUTO MUTE”.

During receive, the DTMF keys have the following functions:

0-9: Enter frequency or memory channel number.

A: No function assigned.

B: Each press switches between Main-band and Sub-band.

C: Adjust the squelch level.

D: Operates the band scope function.

*: Each press switches between VFO mode and memory mode.

#: Same function as the [BAND/M-V] key on the controller (changes band in VFO mode, changes memory group in Memory mode).

You can customize the function of the [P1], [P2], [P3], and [P4] keys on the microphone.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob on the transceiver.

2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [29 MIC PROGRAM KEY], then press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the key you want to assign ([P1] / [P2] / [P3] / [P4]), then press the FUNC knob.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired function from the list below.

5. Press the FUNC knob to confirm the assignment.

Assignable Functions:

Function Name	Description
OFF	(disable the P key)
2nd PTT	Transmit on the SUB Band frequency (at the bottom of the screen)
GM	Press for GM Function / Press and hold for DG-ID setting screen
REC/STOP	Voice recording function “REC” / “STOP”
SCAN	Starts or stops the scanning function
HOME CH	Recalls the HOME channel
RPT SHIFT	Sets the repeater shift direction
REVERSE	Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies in repeater mode or split memory.
TX POWER	Selects the transmit power output level
SQL OFF	Opens the squelch (SQL off)
T-CALL	Transmits the T-CALL (1750 Hz)
VOICE	Announces the current frequency (requires optional FVS-2)
D_X	Press to select communication mode / Press and hold to activate the WIRES-X feature
WX	Switches operation to the Weather Channel Bank (USA version) / Transmits T-CALL (European version)
STN LIST	Displays the APRS function station list
MSG LIST	Displays the message list of the APRS function
REPLY	Enters the APRS function reply message write mode
MSG EDIT	Enters the APRS function message write mode
DW	Operation setting of dual receive function

Default Settings:

Key	Press Function	Press and Hold Function
P1	2nd PTT	Transmit on SUB Band
P2	HOME	Recalls HOME channel
P3	DX (Selects communication mode)	Activates WIRES-X feature
P4	WX (T-CALL: European version)	N/A

LOCK (🔒): Appears when the lock function is enabled.

(Mute Symbol): Appears when the Mute function for Sub-band is enabled.

(Power Symbol): Appears when the APO (Automatic Power-Off) function is enabled.

(Dialpad Symbol): Appears when the DTMF Autodialer function is activated.

(Satellite Symbol): Appears when the GPS Satellites are acquired.

LOG: Appears when the GPS Log function is enabled.

(REC Symbol): Appears when the Voice recording function is activated. (Shows “II” pause symbol about 3 seconds after squelch closes).

SD: Appears when a microSD card is inserted.

(Bluetooth Symbol): Appears when the Bluetooth function is activated. Solid: device connected. Blinking: device not connected.

VOX: Appears when the VOX function is enabled.

VFO/Memory Mode:

– M-ALL: Recalls all memory channels (Memory Auto Grouping – MAG)

– M-AIR: Recalls AIR band memory channels (MAG)

– M-VHF: Recalls 144MHz band memory channels (MAG)

– M-UHF: Recalls 430MHz band memory channels (MAG)

– OTHER: Recalls other VHF/UHF memory channels (MAG)

– PMG: Primary Memory Group Function active

– VFO: VFO mode active

– HOME: HOME Channel recalled

Repeater/Split Indicators:

– －: Repeater minus (-) shift

– ＋: Repeater plus (+) shift

– ±: Split operation active

Other Indicators:

– X: Skip Memory Channel (skipped during scanning)

– (Bell Symbol): Bell function is activated.

– TX00 / RX00: TX/RX DG-ID is displayed (00 indicates the specific DG-ID)

Mode/Status Indicator Bar:

– Red: Transmitting

– Blue: Receiving (Digital C4FM mode)

– Green: Receiving (Analog FM mode)

– White: Receiving (Analog AM mode)

The following indicators show the active squelch type:

Indicator	Squelch Type	Description
TN	Tone Encoder	Tone frequency is displayed
TSQ	Tone Squelch	Tone frequency is displayed
RTN	Reverse Tone	Tone frequency is displayed
DCS	Digital Code Squelch	DCS code is displayed
PR	No-communication Squelch	–
PAG	Pager (EPCS)	–

When squelch expansion (Setup Menu [47 SQL EXPANSION]) is “ON”:

Indicator	Mode	Description
DC	DCS Only TX	Send the DCS code only during transmission. (DCS code is displayed)
T-D	CTCSS TX / DCS RX	Send the CTCSS tone signal during transmit, wait for DCS code in receive. (Tone frequency is displayed)
D-T	DCS TX / CTCSS RX	Send the DCS code during transmit, wait for CTCSS tone signal in receive. (Tone frequency is displayed)

The operating mode switches each time the Mode area on the screen is touched (or via the [D] key). Digital modes are indicated by a red icon.

– FM: FM (Analog) mode

– AM: AM (Analog) mode

– DN: V/D mode (Simultaneous voice and data C4FM)

– VW: Voice FR mode (Voice full-rate C4FM)

– DW: Data FR mode (High speed data C4FM)

When AMS (Automatic Mode Select) is active:

– ON/FM (bar over FM): AMS active, currently on FM (Analog)

– ON/DN (bar over DN): AMS active, currently on DN (Digital)

– ON/VW (bar over VW): AMS active, currently on VW (Digital)

– ON/DW (bar over DW): AMS active, currently on DW (Digital – e.g., during image transmission)

While receiving a C4FM digital signal that contains GPS location information, touch the main frequency display area on the screen. The Compass screen will appear, showing:

– Arrow (->): Direction of the other station relative to you.

– Triangle (▲): Your current heading direction.

– Distance: Distance to the other station.

Touch the compass display area again to return to the previous screen.

Press and hold the FUNC knob → select [7 DISPLAY MODE] → select [TRACK].

This screen provides:

– Real-time navigation: Shows direction/distance to another C4FM station transmitting GPS data.

– BACKTRACK function: Register up to 3 locations (★, L1, L2) and navigate back to them from your current location.

Press and hold the FUNC knob → select [7 DISPLAY MODE] → select [ALTITUDE]. This screen displays a graph of your altitude versus moving distance, based on GPS data.

Press and hold the FUNC knob → select [7 DISPLAY MODE] → select [TIMER/CLOCK]. This screen provides CLOCK, LAP timer, and Countdown timer functions.

Press and hold the FUNC knob → select [7 DISPLAY MODE] → select [GPS INFORMATION]. This screen displays the status of signals received from GPS satellites and related information.

Choose an antenna suitable for:

– Your installation conditions and application.

– The operating frequency band(s) you intend to use (144/430MHz).

– Use an antenna and coaxial cable with a characteristic impedance of 50Ω.

– Adjust the antenna for a VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) of 1.5 or less.

– Keep the coaxial cable length as short as possible.

Antenna:

Connect your 50Ω coaxial cable from the antenna to the ANT terminal (SO-239 connector) on the rear panel of the main transceiver body.

Power:

1. Connect the provided DC power cable (with fuse holder) to the 13.8V DC input jack on the rear panel.

2. Connect the other end of the DC power cable to a suitable power source:

– A DC power supply capable of providing DC 13.8 V at 15 A or more. Connect Red to Positive (+) and Black to Negative (-).

– OR, a vehicle’s 12V battery. Connect Red to Positive (+) and Black to Negative (-).

Cautions:

– Use only the provided DC power cable.

– Do not cut off the fuse holder.

– Ensure correct polarity when connecting to the power source.

– The power source must supply DC 13.8 V (nominal) and at least 15 A current.

1. Select a secure installation location.

2. Drill four 6mm diameter holes matching the mounting holes on the bracket.

3. The bracket can be mounted above or below the radio body.

4. Slide the grooves on the sides of the main body into the bracket until it clicks and locks.

5. Tighten the small screw against the release lever to secure the transceiver in the bracket.

6. To remove: Loosen the small screw, press the release lever (indicated by the arrow), and pull the transceiver out of the bracket.

This kit allows adjusting the control head angle freely (up/down/left/right) without needing the extension cable CT-132.

1. Remove the Control Head:

– Press the release knob on the left side of the control head and pull the head away from the main body.

– Detach the short control cable from the rear of the control head (or from the transceiver body – disconnect is needed).

2. Assemble the Swing Head Kit:

– Securely attach the pivot ball mount to the rear of the control head using a screwdriver.

– Pass the control cable through the hole in the main bracket piece.

– Insert the pivot ball into the socket on the main bracket piece.

– After inserting the pivot ball, temporarily tighten the side screw to hold it.

3. Attach to Main Body:

– Connect the control cable to the main transceiver body’s CONTROL jack.

– Align the assembled swing head bracket with the protrusion on the right side of the main body’s front panel.

– Press the left side of the bracket firmly onto the main body until it clicks into place.

4. Final Adjustment:

– Adjust the control head to the desired position.

– Securely tighten the set screw on the side of the bracket to fix the position.

This transceiver supports microSD and microSDHC memory cards with the following capacities: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB.

Inserting:

1. Turn the transceiver OFF.

2. Locate the microSD card slot on the left side of the control head.

3. Insert the microSD card with the terminal surface (gold contacts) facing the back of the control head.

4. Push the card in gently until it clicks into place.

5. Turn the transceiver ON. If the card is detected properly, the “SD” icon will appear on the display.

Removing:

1. Turn the transceiver OFF (important if data was being saved).

2. Push the memory card further into the slot until it clicks.

3. Release the card, and it will spring partially out.

4. Carefully pull the card out of the slot.

Caution: Do not remove the card or turn off the power while data is being saved to the card.

Formatting erases all data on the card. Back up important data first.

1. Insert the microSD card.

2. Press and hold the FUNC knob to enter the Setup Menu.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob or SUB DIAL knob to navigate to the SD CARD category.

4. Select [109 FORMAT] by touching it or rotating the FUNC knob and pressing it.

5. “FORMAT?” appears on the LCD.

6. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK].

7. Press the FUNC knob to start formatting. “Formatting…” appears.

8. When formatting is complete, a beep sounds, and “Completed” appears on the LCD.

Note: Cards formatted in other devices might not work correctly. Formatting with the transceiver or the official SD Memory Card Formatter tool (from sdcard.org) is recommended.

AMS automatically selects the correct receive communication mode (Analog FM or Digital C4FM) based on the signal received.

1. Press the [D] key repeatedly, or touch the mode icon on the display, until the AMS indicator (“ON/FM”, “ON/DN”, etc., with a bar over the mode) appears.

2. When a signal is received, the transceiver automatically switches to the appropriate mode (FM or C4FM) for reception.

By default, the transceiver will transmit in the mode selected by the AMS function (the mode of the last received signal). You can fix the transmit mode regardless of the received signal mode if needed.

You can set the transceiver to always transmit in either Analog FM or Digital DN mode, even when AMS is active for reception.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Select [9 AMS TX MODE] (from TX category).

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to choose the desired transmit mode:

Setting	Receive Mode	Transmit Mode
AUTO (default)	Auto (matches received signal)	Auto (matches mode selected by AMS)
TX FM FIXED	Auto (matches received signal)	Always Analog FM
TX DN FIXED (TX DIGITAL)	Auto (matches received signal)	Always Digital DN (C4FM)

4. Press the FUNC knob to confirm selection.

5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob, or PTT switch to save and exit.

When transmit mode is fixed (TX FM FIXED or TX DN FIXED), the bar icon appears above the fixed transmit mode indicator on the display.

To disable AMS and manually select a fixed communication mode for both transmit and receive:

1. Press the [D] key repeatedly, or touch the mode icon on the display, until the desired fixed mode indicator appears (without the bar above it):

Icon	Mode	Description
DN	V/D mode	Standard digital C4FM (Voice & Data).
VW*¹	Voice FR mode	High-quality digital C4FM voice (Full Rate).
FM	FM mode	Analog FM communication.
AM*²	AM mode	Analog AM (Receive only within AIR band by default).

*1 Selectable only if Set Mode [14 DIGITAL VW] is “ON”.

*2 Selectable only if Set Mode [16 RX MODE] is set appropriately (e.g., within AIR band if set to “AUTO”).

When AMS is OFF, the bar above the mode icon disappears.

You can select High (50W), Mid (25W), or Low (5W) power.

Using Microphone Key [P4] (Default Setting):

Press the [P4] key on the microphone repeatedly to cycle through HIGH -> LOW -> MID -> HIGH…

Using the Function List (CFL):

1. Press the FUNC knob.

2. Select [TXPWR] using the FUNC knob or touch screen.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select HIGH, LOW, or MID.

4. Press the FUNC knob to confirm.

5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob, or PTT switch to save and return.

The transmit power level can be set independently for each frequency band and memory channel in both Main-band and Sub-band.

The PO meter on the display indicates the selected power level during transmission.

The default setting is “AUTO”, which selects an appropriate step based on the operating band. You can set a fixed step if desired.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Select [33 STEP] (from CONFIG category).

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired frequency step (e.g., 5kHz, 6.25kHz, 10kHz, 12.5kHz, AUTO, etc.). Available steps depend on the band.

4. Press the FUNC knob to confirm.

5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob, or PTT switch to save and return.

You can change the color of the main frequency display on the operation band.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Select [3 FREQUENCY COLOR] (from DISPLAY category).

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select WHITE, BLUE, or RED.

4. Press the FUNC knob to confirm.

5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob, or PTT switch to save and return.

DG-ID allows communication only with stations set to the same two-digit DG-ID number (00-99) in C4FM digital mode.

Setting DG-ID:

1. Press and hold the [GM] key on the top panel to enter the DG-ID setting screen.

2. The screen shows DG-ID TX (transmit) and DG-ID RX (receive).

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select DG-ID TX or DG-ID RX.

4. Press the FUNC knob.

5. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired DG-ID number (00 to 99).

6. Press the FUNC knob to confirm the number.

7. Repeat steps 3-6 if setting the other ID (TX or RX).

– To quickly set both TX and RX to 00, press and hold the FUNC knob while the setting screen is displayed.

8. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob, or PTT switch to save and return.

Operation:

– Set both TX and RX DG-ID to the same number agreed upon by your group.

– If RX DG-ID is set to a number other than 00, you will only hear signals from stations transmitting with that same DG-ID.

– Setting RX DG-ID to 00 allows you to hear all C4FM digital signals, regardless of their transmit DG-ID.

– Setting TX DG-ID determines the ID transmitted with your signal.

– To communicate with all C4FM users or access repeaters not using DG-ID, set both TX and RX DG-ID to 00.

Note: Requires C4FM transceivers compatible with the DG-ID function. Firmware updates may be necessary on older models.

To check whether or not other stations are operating within communications range:

1. Press the GM key to turn the GM (Group Monitor) function ON.

Note:

• The other stations must also have the GM (Group Monitor) function ON.

• Refer to the separate Operating Manual GM Edition for details on how to use the GM function (download the manual from the YAESU website).

While operating in the GM function, the call sign and the signal strength of a maximum 24 stations with the GM function turned ON, and that are within the communication range, may be checked.

Press the GM key to turn the GM (Group Monitor) function OFF and return to normal operations.

If the receive DG-ID is set to a number other than “00”, only signals with that DG-ID will be received. Normally, set the receive DG-ID number to “00” except when communication is desired only with specific group members. The transmit and receive DG-ID default number is set to “00”. Stations setting the receive DG-ID number to a number other than “00” may not receive the signals that do not match the DG-ID number.

To set the DG-ID number to “50”:

1. Press and hold the GM key. The DG-ID number setting screen will be displayed.

(Note: While setting the DG-ID number, pressing and holding the FUNC knob will set the transmit and the receive DG-ID numbers to “00”.)

2. Press the FUNC knob, and then rotate the FUNC knob to set transmit DG-ID (DG-ID TX) number to “50”.

3. Press the FUNC knob again, then rotate the FUNC knob to select the receive DG-ID (DG-ID RX).

4. Press the FUNC knob, and then rotate the FUNC knob to set receive DG-ID (DG-ID RX) number to “50”.

5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

Tuning to the same frequency and setting the same DG-ID for all the group members will enable communication between the members and exclude other signals.

After setting the DG-ID:

• Press the GM key to turn the GM (Group Monitor) function ON and check whether or not other stations that are operating on frequency, with the GM (Group Monitor) function ON, and have the same DG-ID number setting, are in the communication range.

• The other stations must also have the GM (Group Monitor) function ON.

The transceiver includes an ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) function which automatically sets the repeater operation when the receiver is tuned to the repeater frequency.

1. Set the receive frequency to the repeater frequency. “-” or “+” appears on top of the display.

2. “-” or “+” and “TN” icons may automatically appear above the frequency.

3. Speak into the microphone while pressing and holding the PTT switch.

Note: The repeater settings may be changed from the Setup Menu ([26 RPT SHIFT], [27 RPT SHIFT FREQ]) and Function Menu ([ARS], [TONE]).

The “reverse” state temporarily reverses the transmit and receive frequencies. This allows checking to find if direct communication with the other station is possible.

To activate the reverse function:

1. Press the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [RPT-R]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [RPT-R], then press the FUNC knob.

• The transmit and receive frequencies are temporarily reversed (“reverse” state).

• In the “reverse” state, the “-” or “+” blinks on the display.

3. To release the reverse state, repeat the above steps again.

If your transceiver is FTM-500DE (European version), press and hold in the [P4] key on the microphone (in factory default setting) to generate a 1750 Hz burst tone to access the European repeater. The transmitter will automatically be activated, and a 1750Hz audio tone will be superimposed on the carrier. Once access to the repeater has been gained, you may release the switch, and use the PTT switch for activating the transmitter thereafter.

If you need to access repeaters which require a 1750Hz burst tone for access by the FTM-500DR (USA/Asian versions), you can set the program key on the microphone to serve as a “T-CALL” key instead. To change the configuration of this switch, use setup menu [29 MIC PROGRAM KEY].

The FTM-500DR/DE incorporates a large number of memory channels:

• 999 Memory Channels

• 5 Home Channels

• 50 pairs PMS Memory Channels

It also features:

• Memory auto grouping (MAG) function: Automatically recalls memory channels from the same frequency band.

• PMG (Primary Memory Group) function: Displays the status of registered frequently used frequencies.

The following information can be registered to each regular memory channel, home channel, or PMS memory channel:

• Operating frequency

• Communication Mode

• Frequency Step

• Transmitter output

• Memory tag

• Repeater Shift

• TX/RX DG-ID

• Tone information

• DCS information

• Memory channel skip information

NOTE: Back up the stored contents to a microSD memory card. See the Advanced Manual for details.

1. Set the frequency you want to write to memory.

2. Press and hold the V/M MW key. The memory channel list appears. The lowest available number is selected by default.

(Alternatively: Press FUNC knob → Touch [KEYPAD] → Select [MEMORY CH LIST] → Press the FUNC knob. The last used memory channel is selected.)

3. To select a different channel:

• Rotate the FUNC knob to select the memory channel number.

• Rotate the SUB DIAL knob, or press the [UP] or [DWN] key on the microphone to fast-forward in 10-channel steps.

• Press the number keys on the microphone to quickly select a memory channel (e.g., [1] key for Memory channel 100, [A] key for PMS Memory channel L01).

• If [HOM] is selected, the HOME channel of the current frequency band can be overwritten.

(Note: For already written memory channels, the writing frequency is displayed.)

4. Press and hold the V/M MW key. Or press the FUNC knob, ensure [WRITE] is highlighted, and press the FUNC knob.

• If the channel already contains data, “OVERWRITE?” will appear. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob to overwrite.

5. The memory is stored, and the screen returns to the previous screen.

There are three ways to recall memory:

(1) Using the V/M MW key or VFO touch button:

1. Press the V/M MW key or touch VFO. The last used memory channel is recalled.

2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired memory channel. Press and then turn the DIAL knob to select in 10 channel steps.

3. Press the V/M MW key again or touch M-ALL, M-AIR, M-VHF, M-UHF or OTHER to return to VFO mode.

(2) Using the FUNC knob and Function Menu:

1. Press the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [KEYPAD] (or rotate FUNC knob to select [KEYPAD], then press FUNC knob).

3. Touch [MEMORY CH LIST] (or rotate DIAL knob to select [MEMORY CH LIST], then press DIAL knob).

(Alternatively: Press and hold FUNC knob → Touch [20 MEMORY LIST])

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the memory channel. (Use SUB DIAL or mic [UP]/[DWN] keys for 10-channel steps; use mic numeric keys for direct entry, e.g., [1] for 100, [A] for L01).

5. Press the FUNC knob. A pop-up with [RECALL] highlighted appears. Press the FUNC knob or touch [RECALL]. The selected memory channel will be recalled.

(3) Recalling by directly entering the channel number:

• On the keypad screen:

1. Press the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [KEYPAD] (or rotate FUNC knob to select [KEYPAD], then press FUNC knob).

3. Touch or rotate the FUNC knob to select a memory channel number digit by digit, pressing the FUNC knob after each digit. (Example for “123”: Rotate to [1] → Press FUNC → Rotate to [2] → Press FUNC → Rotate to [3] → Press FUNC. Example for “16”: Rotate to [1] → Press FUNC → Rotate to [6] → Press FUNC). Press and hold the FUNC knob after the last digit.

• Using numeric keys on the microphone:

1. Press the numeric keys “0” to “9” in memory mode to enter the memory channel number. (Example for “123”: Press [1] → [2] → [3]. Example for “16”: Press [1] → [6]. Press and hold any numeric key after the last digit).

(Note: Press the PTT switch while entering a number to cancel the entry.)

Press and hold the BAND M-V key while recalling a memory channel. The contents of the recalled memory channel will be copied to the VFO, and the radio will enter VFO mode.

Normally, turning the DIAL knob in memory mode changes the channel number. To display the memory channel list automatically while rotating the DIAL knob:

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [21 MEMORY LIST MODE] (or rotate FUNC knob to select it, then press FUNC knob).

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to set “ON”.

4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

Now, rotating the DIAL knob will display the list, allowing you to select the desired channel while viewing contents.

To return to normal up/down operation (without the list), set it to “OFF” in step 3.

With the Memory Auto Grouping (MAG) function, only memory channels in the same frequency band (Band) can be called.

In memory mode, each time the BAND M-V key is pressed, only memory channels of the specified frequency band are automatically recalled as a group, cycling through the available groups.

The groups are:

• M-ALL: All memory channels (MAG function is OFF).
• M-AIR: AIR band (108 – 137MHz) memory channels only.
• M-VHF: 144MHz band (137 – 174MHz) memory channels only.
• M-UHF: 430MHz band (400 – 480MHz) memory channels only.
• OTHER: 174MHz to 400MHz and 480MHz to 999.995MHz Memory channels.

When “M-ALL” is selected, the MAG function is turned OFF and all memory channels can be recalled.

Memory name tags (up to 16 characters: upper/lowercase letters, numbers, symbols) can be assigned to memory channels and home channels.

1. Press and hold the V/M MW key. The memory channel list appears.

(Alternatively: Press FUNC knob → Touch [KEYPAD] → Select [MEMORY CH LIST] → Press the FUNC knob).

2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the memory channel for editing. (Use SUB DIAL or mic [UP]/[DWN] keys for 10-channel steps). Then press the FUNC knob.

3. A popup will appear. Touch [EDIT] or rotate the FUNC knob to select [EDIT], then press the FUNC knob. The memory information appears.

4. Touch [TAG]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [TAG], then press the FUNC knob.

5. The character input screen is displayed. Rotate the FUNC knob to select a character, and press the FUNC knob to enter it. Use the on-screen controls (←, →, ABC, 123, #%^, X, Space) or FUNC knob selections to navigate and input the tag. (See “Text input screen” instructions for details).

6. When input is complete, press and hold the FUNC knob to save the characters and return to the “MEMORY INFORMATION” screen.

7. Touch [OK]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob.

8. A confirmation pop-up appears. Touch [OK] or select [OK] then press the FUNC knob to complete the memory tag entry.

(Note: The Memory tag is only displayed on the operating band (upper section on the display)).

1. Press and hold the V/M MW key. The memory channel list appears.

(Alternatively: Press FUNC knob → Touch [KEYPAD] → Select [MEMORY CH LIST] → Press the FUNC knob).

2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the memory channel from which the data is to be cleared. (Use SUB DIAL or mic [UP]/[DWN] keys for 10-channel steps). Then press the FUNC knob.

3. A popup will appear. Touch [DELETE] or rotate the FUNC knob to select [DELETE], then press the FUNC knob.

4. Confirmation screen “DELETE?” is displayed. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob.

(Note: Data on memory channel One, and the Home channel may not be cleared.)

Recall from the Function List:

1. Press the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [HOME CH]. (Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [HOME CH], then press the FUNC knob).

• Alternatively, press and hold the FUNC knob → select “19 HOME CH”.

• “HOME” and the home channel frequency of the currently selected band appears on the LCD.

Recall with the programmable key on the microphone:

1. Press the [P2]* key on the microphone. (* This is the factory setting. This function can also be assigned to the [P1], [P3] or [P4] key via Setup Menu [29 MIC PROGRAM KEY]).

• “HOME” and the home channel frequency of the currently selected band appears on the LCD.

2. Press the [P2] key again to return to the previous frequency.

(Note: While recalling the home channel, rotate the DIAL knob to transfer the home channel frequency to the operating band VFO.)

1. Set the frequency and the operating mode to be stored as a home channel.

2. Access the Memory Channel List:

• Press the FUNC knob → Touch [KEYPAD] → Rotate FUNC knob to select [KEYPAD] → Press FUNC knob → Rotate DIAL knob to select [MEMORY CH LIST] → Press DIAL knob.

• Or press and hold the V/M MW key.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [HOM] displayed at the top of the memory channel list. (Use SUB DIAL or mic [UP]/[DWN] keys for 10-channel steps).

4. Press and hold the V/M MW key. Or press the FUNC knob, make sure [WRITE] is highlighted, and press the FUNC knob.

5. Confirmation screen “OVER WRITE?” is displayed.

6. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob.

7. The contents of the home channel are changed and the previous screen returns.

Two different frequencies, one for receive and another for transmit, can be registered to a memory channel.

1. Register the desired receive frequency to a memory channel first, following the standard “Writing to memory” procedure.

2. Press and hold the V/M MW key. The memory channel list appears.

(Alternatively: Press FUNC knob → Touch [KEYPAD] → Select [MEMORY CH LIST] → Press FUNC knob).

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the channel number where the receive frequency was just registered, and press the FUNC knob.

4. Touch [EDIT]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [EDIT], then press the FUNC knob.

5. Touch [TX FREQ]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [TX FREQ], then press the FUNC knob.

6. Set the transceiver to the desired transmit frequency using the DIAL knob or direct entry.

7. Touch [OK]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob.

8. A confirmation screen is displayed, touch [OK] or press the FUNC knob.

• The display returns to the memory channel list screen. The receive frequency is displayed on the upper side, and the transmit frequency is displayed on the lower side for that channel.

9. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

When recalling the split memory, “+-” is displayed on the LCD.

Note: While operating the split memory, you can temporarily reverse the transmit and receive frequencies by pressing the FUNC knob → selecting [RPT-R]. When reversing, “+-” will blink.

To find frequencies where there are signals in VFO mode or Memory mode:

1. If necessary, press the BAND M-V key to set the band to be scanned as the operation band (for VFO scan).

2. Press the V/M MW key to select either “VFO mode” or “Memory mode”.

3. Start scanning using one of these methods:

• Press the FUNC knob → Touch “SCAN”.

• Press the FUNC knob → Rotate FUNC knob to select “SCAN” → Press the FUNC knob.

• Press and hold the microphone [UP] or [DWN] switch.

Note:

• If the DIAL knob is rotated while scanning, scanning will continue up or down according to the rotation direction.

• When a signal is received, the scan pauses, the frequency flashes. The scan resumes based on the [56 SCAN RESUME] setting (default: BUSY – resumes 2 seconds after signal fades; HOLD – scan stops). In the USA version, scan pauses while receiving.

To stop scanning, use one of these methods:

• Press the FUNC knob → Touch “SCAN”.

• Press the FUNC knob → Rotate FUNC knob to select “SCAN” → Press the FUNC knob.

• Press PTT or the [UP] / [DWN] keys on the microphone.

Note: If the scan has paused on a signal, rotating the DIAL knob will cause scanning to resume instantly.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [56 SCAN RESUME]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [56 SCAN RESUME], then press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired hold time after the scan is paused:

• BUSY (Default): The signal is received until it fades out. Two seconds after the signal fades out, scanning resumes.

• HOLD: Scanning stops and tuning remains on the current receive frequency (Scanning does not resume).

• 1 sec / 3 sec / 5 sec: The signal is received for the specified period, and then scanning resumes.

4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

(Note: These settings apply to VFO scan, memory scan, and PMS.)

1. Press and hold the V/M MW key. The memory channel list appears.

(Alternatively: Press FUNC knob → Select [KEYPAD] → Select [MEMORY CH LIST] → Press FUNC knob).

2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the memory channel number you want to skip, and press the FUNC knob.

3. Touch [EDIT]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [EDIT], then press the FUNC knob.

4. Touch [SCAN]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [SCAN], then press the FUNC knob to select [NO].

5. Touch [OK]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK], then press the FUNC knob.

6. When the confirmation screen is displayed, touch [OK] or press the FUNC knob.

When the memory channel set as skip memory is called, the “X” icon is displayed.

To cancel the skip memory setting for a channel, set it to “YES” in step 4 above.

This function scans only the range of frequencies between the lower and upper limits registered in a pair of PMS Programmable Memory channels. 50 sets of PMS memory channels (L01/U01 to L50/U50) are available. For additional details, refer to the Advanced Manual.

Pairing is necessary only when first connecting the headset.

1. Put the Bluetooth® headset in pairing mode.

• For SSM-BT10: Press and hold the Multi-Function Button for 3 seconds, until the SSM-BT10 LED blinks red/blue alternately.

2. Press and hold the FUNC knob on the transceiver.

3. Touch [111 Bluetooth]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [111 Bluetooth], then press the FUNC knob.

4. Press the FUNC knob and rotate it to set [Bluetooth] to “ON”. The setting items are displayed.

5. Press the FUNC knob.

6. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DEVICE], then press the FUNC knob.

7. Press the SUB DIAL knob. The search starts, and the model name of found Bluetooth® devices is displayed.

8. When the headset you want to connect is displayed, press the BACK key to stop searching.

9. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired Bluetooth® headset.

10. Press the SUB DIAL knob.

11. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [CONNECT].

12. Press the SUB DIAL knob.

13. The connection is established. Return to the normal operation screen.

• The Bluetooth icon “” lights up on the screen.

• The [DEVICE] field shows the connected headset’s name, and [STATUS] shows “Connected”.

• The SSM-BT10 LED blinks blue.

(Note: Operation of all commercially available Bluetooth® headsets cannot be guaranteed.)

To cancel the Bluetooth® operation:

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [111 Bluetooth] (or select it using the FUNC knob).

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the [Bluetooth] setting.

4. Press the FUNC knob and rotate it to select “OFF”.

5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save.

• When the power is turned OFF while the Bluetooth® headset is connected, the next time the power is turned ON, the same Bluetooth® headset is searched for and automatically connected when found.

• If the Bluetooth® headset cannot be found, the “” icon blinks on the screen. If the power of the same Bluetooth® headset is turned ON in this state, it will connect automatically. If not, turn the FTM-500DR/DE and Bluetooth® headset OFF and then ON again.

When the VOX function is OFF, pressing the “Call button”* on the Bluetooth® headset once will engage the FTM-500DR/DE in transmit, and then a call can be made using the Bluetooth® headset.

Press the “Call button”* again to return the FTM-500DR/DE to receive.

*The button name may differ depending on your Bluetooth® headset.

For SSM-BT10:

• Press the Multi-Function Key briefly to transmit. A beep will sound and the FTM-500DR/DE will continuously transmit.

• Press the Multi-Function Key again to return to receive mode. A beep will sound.

When the FTM-500DR/DE VOX (automatic voice transmission) function is turned ON, the Bluetooth® headset can perform hands-free operation and transmit automatically just by talking. Turn the VOX function ON according to “VOX Operation” instructions.

Using a Bluetooth® headset or the microphone, you can transmit hands-free automatically just by speaking into it.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [11 VOX]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [11 VOX], then press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [VOX], then press the FUNC knob.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired sensitivity:

• OFF: VOX function OFF

• LOW: VOX function ON (VOX Gain Level “LOW”)

• HIGH: VOX function ON (VOX Gain Level “HIGH”)

When set to “LOW” or “HIGH”, the sound is automatically transmitted by voice from the connected Bluetooth® headset. When not connected to a Bluetooth® headset, the sound from the microphone is automatically transmitted.

5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

Note: The VOX function is commonly used for the Bluetooth® headset and microphone. If you do not use the Bluetooth headset and do not want to use the VOX function with the microphone, set this to “OFF”.

To disable the VOX function and return to PTT operation, just repeat the above procedures, selecting “OFF” in step 4.

This sets the time the transceiver waits after you stop speaking before it returns to receive mode during VOX operation.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [11 VOX]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [11 VOX], then press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DELAY], then press the FUNC knob.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the delay time: 0.5sec / 1.0sec / 1.5sec / 2.0sec / 2.5sec / 3.0sec. (Factory default value: “0.5sec”).

5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

1. Turn the Bluetooth® headset you are currently using OFF.

2. Press and hold the FUNC knob on the transceiver.

3. Touch [111 Bluetooth]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [111 Bluetooth], then press the FUNC knob.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DEVICE], then press the FUNC knob.

5. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [SEARCH], then press the SUB DIAL knob.

• The device list displays devices in the following order: (1) Already registered, found (white letters), (2) Newly found (white letters), (3) Already registered, not found (gray letters).

6. When the headset you want to connect is displayed, press the BACK key to stop searching.

7. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired Bluetooth® device.

8. Press the SUB DIAL knob.

9. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [CONNECT], then press the SUB DIAL knob to connect.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [111 Bluetooth]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [111 Bluetooth], then press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [DEVICE], then press the FUNC knob.

4. Rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select [DEL ALL], then press the SUB DIAL knob.

ALL Bluetooth® headsets are deleted from the device list. Headsets cannot be deleted individually.

When a Bluetooth® headset is connected, you can choose to have received audio output from the headset only, or from both the headset and the transceiver speaker.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [111 Bluetooth]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [111 Bluetooth], then press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [AUDIO], then press the FUNC knob.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select “AUTO” or “FIX”.

• AUTO (Default): The received audio comes from only the Bluetooth headset.

• FIX: The received audio comes from both the Bluetooth headset and the speaker of this transceiver.

5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

While receiving on the VFO or a Memory Channel, the transceiver checks for signals on the HOME channel once every 5 seconds. This is called Priority Scan. When a signal is received on the HOME channel (Priority Channel), the priority scan pauses, allowing reception of the signal on the HOME channel. When there is no signal on the HOME channel for about 5 seconds, the transceiver will resume monitoring the original VFO/Memory channel frequency while continuing to check the Priority HOME Channel every 5 seconds.

To activate Priority Scan:

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [52 DUAL RCV MODE]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [52 DUAL RCV MODE], then press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [PRIORITY SCAN], then press the FUNC knob.

4. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

To disable Priority Scan:

Repeat the above procedures, selecting “OFF” in step 3.

The voice recording function records received audio and/or transmit audio to a MicroSD memory card. Recorded files (.wav format) can be played back on the transceiver or a PC.

About the file:

• Saved in the “VOICE” folder on the MicroSD card.

• File format: Wave sound format (extension: .wav).

• File name: “YYYYMMDDhhmmss.wav” based on the start date/time.

(Note: Format the MicroSD card first if using it for the first time. Set the date and time via [30 DATE&TIME ADJUST] in the Setup Menu.)

Recording Received Audio:

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [41 REC/STOP]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [41 REC/STOP], then press the FUNC knob.

• “REC” is displayed, and the recording function starts.

3. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

• “II” (pause icon) is displayed, indicating recording standby mode. Recording starts automatically when a signal is received.

• During recording, the “II” indication changes to a recording icon “”.

• By default, MAIN-band audio is recorded.

• Recording pauses about 3 seconds after the squelch closes and resumes when a signal is received.

• You can configure which band(s) and whether transmit audio is included via [40 RECORDING] in the Setup Menu.

(Note: Recording stops when the transceiver is turned OFF.)

Disabling (Stopping) Recording:

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [41 REC/STOP]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [41 REC/STOP], then press the FUNC knob.

• “STOP” is displayed and the recording function is stopped.

• When a new recording is started, a new file will be created.

You can select the band(s) to be recorded and whether to include transmit audio.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [40 RECORDING]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [40 RECORDING], then press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [BAND], then press the FUNC knob to select the band to record:

• MAIN: Record the MAIN-band received audio

• SUB: Record the SUB-band received audio

• MAIN+SUB: Record both MAIN-band and SUB-band received audio

4. Press the FUNC knob.

5. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [MIC], then press the FUNC knob to select “ON” or “OFF”:

• ON: Record both transmit and receive audio

• OFF: Record only the receive audio

6. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

Playback is not possible during recording; stop recording first.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob.

2. Touch [63 LOG LIST]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [63 LOG LIST], then press the FUNC knob.

3. Rotate the FUNC knob to select [VOICE], then press the FUNC knob. The recorded file list appears.

• To navigate files: Press SUB DIAL, rotate SUB DIAL to select [Oldest file icon] or [TOP] (latest file), then press SUB DIAL.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the file to playback.

5. Press the FUNC knob.

• Playback will begin.

• Receiver audio will not be heard during playback.

• Playback controls: Rotate FUNC knob to select [II] (Pause), [Rewind icon], or [Fast Forward icon], then press FUNC knob. Rewind/FF jump 5 seconds at a time.

1. Access the recorded file list: Press and hold FUNC knob → Select [63 LOG LIST] → Select [VOICE].

2. Rotate the FUNC knob to select the file to be deleted.

3. Press the SUB DIAL knob.

4. Touch “DEL”. Or rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select “DEL”, then press the SUB DIAL knob.

5. Touch “OK” twice. Or rotate the SUB DIAL knob to select “OK”, then press the SUB DIAL knob twice.

The FTM-500DR/DE has a built-in GPS receiver. When receiving signals from GPS satellites, it calculates and displays the current position (latitude, longitude, altitude) and receives the exact time. To use an external GPS device instead: Press and hold the FUNC knob → Select [38 GPS DEVICE] → Select “EXTERNAL”.

WIRES-X (Wide-coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) is an Internet communication system expanding amateur radio range by connecting to local WIRES-X Node stations. The FTM-500DR/DE can communicate via the internet with WIRES-X nodes worldwide, including exchanging digital data (text, images, audio) using the News Station function. Node/room information, station details, distance, and direction are displayed when connected. For details, refer to the separate WIRES-X Instruction Manual.

APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) uses the built-in GPS receiver to acquire and display position information. It transmits this information, data, and messages using the APRS format. When receiving APRS reports from remote stations, their direction, distance, speed, and other data can be displayed. Initial setup of parameters like call sign and symbol is required. For details, refer to the APRS Function Instruction Manual.

The Setup Menu allows configuring various functions.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. The SETUP MENU screen will be displayed.

2. Select an item:

• Touch the desired item on the screen.

• Or rotate the FUNC knob to highlight the desired item, then press the FUNC knob.

• Rotate the SUB DIAL knob, or press the [UP] / [DWN] key on the microphone to scroll through the 17 categories: DISPLAY ↔ TX ↔ RX → MEMORY → CONFIG ↔ AUDIO ↔ SIGNALING → SCAN ↔ DIGITAL ↔ GM ↔ WIRES-X ↔ DATA ↔ APRS ↔ SD CARD ↔ OPTION → CLONE ↔ RESET

• Press the BACK key to return to the previous screen level.

3. If the selected item has deeper levels (indicated by “>”), rotate the FUNC knob to select the desired sub-item, then press the FUNC knob. If there are no deeper levels, proceed to step 4.

4. Rotate the FUNC knob to change the setting value for the selected item.

5. Press the DIAL knob, SUB DIAL knob or PTT switch to save the settings and return to normal operation.

The following tables list the Setup Menu items, descriptions, and selectable options (defaults in bold).

DISPLAY

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
1 FREQUENCY INPUT	Enter frequency directly or display memory channel list.	–
2 LCD BRIGHTNESS	Display and key button brightness.	MIN / MID / MAX
3 FREQUENCY COLOR	Set the font color of the operation band frequency.	WHITE / BLUE / RED
4 BAND SCOPE	Scope Display width setting.	NARROW / WIDE
5 LOCATION INFO	Switch between the compass screen and the latitude/longitude display screen when using the GPS and GM functions.	COMPASS / NUMERIC
6 COMPASS	Set the compass display of the smart navigation function.	NORTH UP / HEADING UP
7 DISPLAY MODE	Back Track, Altitude, Timer/Clock or GPS Information screen display.	BACKTRACK / ALTITUDE / TIMER/CLOCK / GPS INFORMATION

TX

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
8 TX POWER	Set the transmit power level.	LOW / MID / HIGH
9 AMS TX MODE	Set the AMS transmission mode.	AUTO / TX FM FIXED / TX DN FIXED
10 MIC GAIN	Microphone sensitivity setting.	MIN / LOW / NORMAL / HIGH / MAX
11 VOX	VOX function settings.	VOX: OFF / LOW / HIGH DELAY: 0.5s / 1.0s / 1.5s / 2.0s / 2.5s / 3.0s VOX MIC: FRONT / REAR
12 AUTO DIALER	DTMF code automatic transmit setting.	ON / OFF
13 TOT	TX time out setting.	OFF / 1min / 2min / 3min / 5min / 10min / 15min / 20min / 30min
14 DIGITAL VW	Turn the VW mode selection ON or OFF.	ON / OFF

RX

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
15 FM BANDWIDTH	Set the FM transmit modulation level.	WIDE / NARROW
16 RX MODE	Select the receive mode.	AUTO / FM / AM
17 SUB BAND
SUB BAND	Sub Band ON/OFF (lower screen display).	OFF / ON
SUBBAND MUTE	Sub Band mute setting	OFF / ON
18 AUDIO EQUALIZER
FRONT TONE	Adjust the sound quality of the Control head speaker	OFF / FLAT / HI PITCH / LO PITCH / BPF
REAR TONE	Adjust the sound quality of the Main body speaker	FLAT / HI PITCH / LO PITCH / BPF / 1kHz LPF / 700Hz LPF
REAR OUT	Output level of the main body speaker	0% to 100%
AESS PHASE	Sets the time delay between the audio output of the control head speaker and the main unit speaker.	OFF / 1.25ms to 20.00ms (10.00ms)

MEMORY

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
19 HOME CH	Recall the home channel.	–
20 MEMORY LIST	Displays the Memory channel list screen.	–
21 MEMORY LIST MODE	Displays a list of memory channels in memory mode.	ON / OFF
22 PMG
PMG TIMER	Scan resume time after there is no signal when receiving in PMG mode simultaneously.	1sec / 2sec / 3sec
PMG CLEAR	Cancel the registration of all PMG channels.	–

CONFIG

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
23 BEEP	Beep volume setting.	OFF / LOW / HIGH
24 BAND SKIP	Set the frequency bands that can be selected.	AIR: ON / OFF VHF: ON / OFF UHF: ON / OFF OTHER: ON / OFF
25 RPT ARS	Repeater auto shift setting.	OFF / AUTO
26 RPT SHIFT	Repeater shift direction setting.	AUTO / – / +
27 RPT SHIFT FREQ	Repeater TX offset setting.	0.00MHz to 99.95MHz
28 RPT REVERSE	Reverses the transmit and receive frequencies while working through a repeater.	NORMAL / REVERSE
29 MIC PROGRAM KEY	Microphone P1 / P2 / P3 / P4 buttons programable settings.	OFF / 2nd PTT / GM / REC/STOP / SCAN / HOME CH / RPT SHIFT / REVERSE / TX POWER / SQL OFF / T-CALL / VOICE* / D X / WX / STN LIST / MSG LIST / REPLY / MSG EDIT / DW (*requires optional FVS-2) P1: 2nd PTT P2: HOME CH P3: D X P4: WX (T-CALL: European version)
30 DATE&TIME ADJUST	Set the date and time.	–
31 DATE&TIME FORMAT	Set the date and time display formats.	Date: mmm/dd/yyyy / yyyy/mmm/dd / dd/mmm/yyyy / yyyy/dd/mmm Time: 24hour / 12hour
32 TIME ZONE	Time zone setting.	UTC -14:00 to ±0:00 to +14:00
33 STEP	Frequency tuning step.	AUTO / 5.00 kHz / 6.25 kHz / (8.33 kHz) / 10.00 kHz / 12.50 kHz / 15.00kHz / 20.00kHz / 25.00 kHz / 50.00 kHz / 100 kHz
34 CLOCK TYPE	Clock shift setting.	A / B
35 UNIT	Display unit setting.	METRIC / INCH (Depends on the transceiver version)
36 APO	Automatic power OFF time setting.	OFF / 0.5hour to 2.0hour (0.5 hour steps) 2.0hour to 12.0hour (1.0 hour steps)
37 GPS DATUM	GPS function positioning selection.	WGS-84 / TOKYO MEAN
38 GPS DEVICE	GPS receiver selection.	INTERNAL / EXTERNAL
39 GPS LOG	GPS access time setting.	OFF / 1sec / 2sec / 5sec / 10sec / 30sec / 60sec

AUDIO

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
40 RECORDING	Voice record function settings.	BAND: MAIN / SUB / MAIN+SUB MIC: ON / OFF
41 REC/STOP	Start and stop recording.	–
42 FRONT SP MUTE	Front speaker operation settings when external speakers are connected.	CONTINUE / AUTO MUTE

SIGNALING

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
43 DTMF	Load DTMF Autodialer Memories.	–
44 DTMF MEMORY	Set the DTMF auto dialer channel and code (16 characters).	1 to 9
45 SQL TYPE	Select a squelch type. (*Parentheses options available when SQL expansion is ON).	OFF / TONE ENC / TONE SQL / REV TONE / DCS / PR FREQ / PAGER / (DCS ENC) / (TONE DCS) / (DCS TSQL)*
46 TONE SQL FREQ or DCS CODE	Set the CTCSS Tone Frequency or the DCS code.	CTCSS: 67.0Hz to 254.1Hz (100Hz) DCS: 023 to 754
47 SQL EXPANSION	Separate squelch type setting for transmit and receive.	ON / OFF
48 PAGER CODE	Pager individual code settings.	RX-CODE 1: 01 – 05 – 50 RX-CODE 2: 01 – 47 – 50 TX-CODE 1: 01 – 05 – 50 TX-CODE 2: 01 – 47 – 50
49 PR FREQUENCY	User programmed reverse tone frequency.	300Hz – 1500Hz – 3000Hz
50 BELL RINGER	Recall sound length setting.	OFF / 1 time / 3 times / 5 times / 8 times / CONTINUOUS
51 WX ALERT	Weather alert operation setting.	ON / OFF

SCAN

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
52 SCAN	Engages the Scan operation.	–
53 DUAL RCV MODE	Dual receive operation setting.	OFF / PRIORITY SCAN
54 DUAL RX INTRVAL	Dual receive reception interval setting. (Only enabled when “53 DUAL RCV MODE” is set to “PRIORITY SCAN”.)	0.5sec / 1.0sec / 2.0sec / 3.0sec / 5.0sec / 7.0sec / 10sec
55 PRIORITY REVERT	The transmission operation during dual receive always transmits on the home channel.	OFF / ON
56 SCAN RESUME	Set the resume operation after scanning stops on a signal.	BUSY / HOLD / 1sec / 3sec / 5sec

DIGITAL

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
57 DIGITAL POPUP	Information screen popup time.	OFF / 2sec / 4sec / 6sec / 8sec / 10sec / 20sec / 30sec / 60sec / CONTINUE
58 LOCATION SERVICE	Set whether to send your current location in digital mode.	ON / OFF
59 STANDBY BEEP	Standby Beep setting.	ON / OFF

GM

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
60 DP-ID LIST	Displays the DP-ID list screen.	–
61 RANGE RINGER	Set the bell sound when checking for stations within sphere of communications.	ON / OFF
62 RADIO ID	Specific transceiver ID is displayed.	(cannot be edited)

WIRES-X

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
64 RPT/WIRES FREQ	Set the frequency to be used for Repeater / WIRES-X.	MANUAL / PRESET
FREQUENCY	Register the WIRES-X preset frequency.	Preset frequency: 146.550MHz 446.500MHz
65 SEARCH SETUP	Set the WIRES ROOM selection method.	HISTORY / ACTIVITY
66 EDIT CATEGORYTAG	Edit the category tag.	C1 to C5
67 DELETE ROOM/NODE	Delete a registered category.	C1 to C5
68 WIRES DG-ID	Set the DG-ID number for WIRES-X.	AUTO / 01 to 99

DATA

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
69 COM PORT	COM port settings	SPEED: 4800bps / 9600bps / 19200bps / 38400bps / 57600bps OUTPUT: OFF / GPS OUT / PACKET / WAYPOINT WP FORMAT: NMEA 6 / NMEA 7 / NMEA 8 / NMEA 9 WP FILTER: ALL / MOBILE / FREQUENCY / OBJECT/ITEM / DIGIPEATER / VoIP / WEATHER / YAESU / CALL RINGER / RANGE RINGER
70 DATA BAND	APRS/DATA band selection settings.	APRS: MAIN BAND / SUB BAND / THIS BAND / OTHER BAND DATA: MAIN BAND / SUB BAND / THIS BAND / OTHER BAND
71 DATA SPEED	APRS/DATA communication baud rate settings.	APRS: 1200 bps / 9600 bps DATA: 1200 bps / 9600 bps
72 DATA SQL	Squelch detection settings.	APRS: RX BAND / TX/RX BAND DATA: RX BAND / TX/RX BAND TX: ON / OFF

APRS

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
73 APRS DESTINATION	Model code display Non-editable.	APY500 (FIX)
74 APRS FILTER	Filter function settings.	Mic-E: ON / OFF POSITION: ON / OFF WEATHER: ON / OFF OBJECT: ON / OFF ITEM: ON / OFF STATUS: ON / OFF OTHER: ON / OFF RANGE LIMIT: OFF / 1 / 10 / 100 / 1000 / 3000 (km / mi) ALTNET: ON / OFF
75 APRS MSG TXT	Standard message text input.	1 to 8 channels
76 APRS MODEM	Set APRS function ON/OFF.	OFF / ON
77 APRS MUTE	Set audio mute for APRS band.	OFF / ON
78 APRS POPUP	Beacons and messages Pop-up display time setting.	BEACON: OFF / 3sec / 5sec / 10sec / HOLD MESSAGE: OFF / 3sec / 5sec / 10sec / HOLD MYPACKET: OFF / ON
79 APRS RINGER	Set bell sound when beacons are received.	TX BEACON: ON / OFF TX MESSAGE: ON / OFF RX BEACON: ON / OFF RX MESSAGE: ON / OFF MY PACKET: ON / OFF CALL RINGER: ON / OFF RANGE RINGER: OFF / 1 / 5 / 10 / 50 / 100 (km / mi) ON MSG VOICE: ON / OFF
80 APRS RINGER (CS)	Call sign setting for CALL RINGER.	1 – 8 stations
81 APRS TX DELAY	Data transmit delay time setting.	100ms / 150ms / 200ms / 250ms / 300ms / 400ms / 500ms / 750ms / 1000ms
82 APRS UNITS	APRS display unit settings. (*Depends on transceiver version)	POSITION: dd°mm.mm’ / dd°mm’ss” DISTANCE: km / mile* SPEED: km/h / mph / knot* ALTITUDE: m / ft* BARO: hPa / mb / mmHg / inHg* TEMP: °C / °F* RAIN: mm / inch* WIND: m/s / mph / knot*
83 BEACON INFO	Transmit beacon information settings.	AMBIGUITY: OFF / 1 digit / 2 digits / 3 digits / 4 digits SPEED/COURSE: ON / OFF ALTITUDE: ON / OFF
84 BEACON STATUSTXT	Status text input settings.	SELECT: OFF / TEXT 1 – 5 TX RATE: 1/1 – 1/8 / 1/2(FREQ) – 1/8(FREQ) TEXT 1 – 5: NONE / FREQUENCY / FREQ & SQL & SHIFT
85 BEACON TX SET	Beacon automatic transmit / Manual transmit switch. (*Parentheses option available when SmartBeaconing is Type1/2/3 and MY POSITION SET is GPS)	AUTO: OFF / ON / (SmartBeaconing)* INTERVAL: 30 sec 5 min – 60 min PROPORTIONAL: ON / OFF DECAY: ON / OFF LOW SPEED: 1 – 3 – 99 (km / mph / knot) RATE LIMIT: 5sec – 30sec – 180sec
86 DIGI PATH	Digital repeater route setting.	OFF / WIDE1-1 / WIDE1-1, WIDE2-1 / PATH 1 / PATH 2 / PATH 3 / PATH 4 / FULL 1 / FULL 2
87 DIGI PATH 1	Digital repeater route address setting.	ADDRESS 1: –
88 DIGI PATH 2	Digital repeater route address setting.	ADDRESS 2: –
89 DIGI PATH 3
90 DIGI PATH 4
91 DIGI PATH FULL 1	Digital repeater route address setting.	ADDRESS 1: – to ADDRESS 8: –
92 DIGI PATH FULL 2
93 CALLSIGN (APRS)	My call sign setting.	******-**
94 MESSAGE GROUP	Group filter setting for received messages.	GROUP 1: ALL****** GROUP 2: CQ******* GROUP 3: QST****** GROUP 4: YAESU**** GROUP 5: – GROUP 6: – BULLETIN 1: BLN?***** BULLETIN 2: BLN?— BULLETIN 3: BLN?—
95 MESSAGE REPLY	Set automatic response to received messages.	REPLY: OFF / ON CALLSIGN: ******_** REPLY TEXT:
96 MY POSITION SET	My position setting.	GPS / MANUAL
97 MY POSITION	My position manual setting.	LAT: N 0°00. 00′ (‘ 00″) LON: E 0°00. 00′ (‘ 00″)
98 MY SYMBOL	My symbol setting.	ICON 1: [/>] Car ICON 2: [/R] REC.Vehicle ICON 3: [/-] House QTH (VHF) USER: [YY] Yaesu Radios
99 POSITION COMMENT	Set position comment.	Off Duty / En Route / In Service / Returning / Committed / Special / Priority / Custom 0 to Custom 6 / EMERGENCY!
100 SmartBeaconing	Smart beaconing settings. (*Refer to APRS manual for details)	STATUS: OFF / TYPE1 / TYPE2 / TYPE3 *
101 SORT FILTER	Sort function / Filter function settings.	SORT: TIME / CALLSIGN / DISTANCE FILTER: ALL / MOBILE / FREQUENCY / OBJECT/ITEM / DIGIPEATER / VoIP / WEATHER / YAESU / OTHER PACKET / CALL RINGER / RANGE RINGER / 1200 bps / 9600 bps
102 VOICE ALERT	Voice alert function settings.	VOICE ALERT: NORMAL / TONE SQL DCS / RX-TSQL / RX-DCS TONE SQL: 67.0Hz – 100.0Hz – 254.1Hz DCS: 023 – 754
103 STATION LIST	Displays the APRS Station list screen.	–
104 MESSAGE LIST	Displays the APRS Message list screen.	–
105 BEACON TX SELECT	Beacon automatic transmit / Manual transmit switch. (*Parentheses option available when SmartBeaconing is Type1/2/3 and MY POSITION SET is GPS)	MANUAL / AUTO / (SmartBeaconing)*
106 BEACON TX	Manual beacon transmission (one time)	–

SD CARD

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
107 BACKUP
WRITE TO SD	Saves the transceiver setting information to a microSD memory card.
ALL	Copies all data.
MEMORY	Copies only the memory channels and backtrack position information.
SETUP	Copies only the set-up menu settings.
READ FROM SD	Loads the information to the transceiver from a microSD memory card.
ALL	Copies all data.
MEMORY	Copies only the memory channels and backtrack position information.
SETUP	Copies only the set-up menu settings.
108 MEMORY INFO	Displays the total capacity and free space of the MicroSD Card.	–
109 FORMAT	Initializing the micro-SD card.	–

OPTION

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
111 Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth headset setting.	OFF / ON
DEVICE	Bluetooth device list.	–
STATUS	Display the connection status of Bluetooth devices.	–
AUDIO	Set whether received audio is heard from both the Bluetooth® headset and the transceiver speaker, or only from the connected Bluetooth® device.	AUTO / FIX
112 VOICE MEMORY (Requires optional Voice Guide Unit FVS-2)
PLAY/REC	Recording operation settings.	FREE 5min / LAST 30sec
ANNOUNCE	Setting conditions for frequency announcement.	AUTO / OFF / MANUAL
LANGUAGE	Setting the language to announce.	ENGLISH / JAPANESE
VOLUME	Setting the announcement volume.	HIGH / MID / LOW
RX MUTE	Setting to mute received audio during announcements and playback.	ON / OFF
113 FVS REC	Start recording the received audio.	–
114 TRACK SELECT	Selecting the audio track to play.	ALL / 1 – 8
115 FVS PLAY	Start playing the recorded sound	–
116 FVS STOP	Stop recording / playing	–
117 FVS CLEAR	Erase all recorded audio	–
118 VOICE GUIDE	The frequency of the operating band will be announced.	–

CLONE

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
119 This → Other	Send all settings to other FTM-500D	–
120 Other → This	Receive all settings from other FTM-500D	–

RESET

Menu Number / Item	Description	Selectable options (Defaults in bold)
121 CALLSIGN	My call sign setting. (10 characters)	**********
122 MEMORY CH RESET	Erase registered memory channels.	–
123 APRS RESET	Return APRS settings to default.	–
124 CONFIG SET	Save configuration.	–
125 CONFIG RECALL	Recall configuration.	–
126 SOFTWARE VERSION	Display the software version.	Main Ver. / Sub Ver. / DSP Ver.
127 FACTORY RESET	Return all settings to factory default.	–

This restores all transceiver settings and memory content to the factory defaults. Caution: All data registered in the memory will be deleted. Back up data to a microSD card or note settings first.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob. The SETUP MENU screen will be displayed.

2. Touch [127 FACTORY RESET]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [127 FACTORY RESET], then press the FUNC knob. “FACTORY RESET” appears on the LCD.

3. Touch [OK]. Or rotate the FUNC knob to select [OK]. (To cancel, select [CANCEL], then press the FUNC knob.)

4. Touch [OK] or press the FUNC knob to reset all. After resetting, the call sign input message appears. Set the call sign.

This erases only the registered memory channels (excluding Home channels and channel 1).

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob → rotate to select [122 MEMORY CH RESET] → Touch [122 MEMORY CH RESET]. “MEMORY RESET” appears on the LCD.

2. Touch [OK]. (To cancel, touch [CANCEL].)

3. Touch [OK] to delete all memory contents (except Home/Ch1).

This restores all APRS settings to the factory defaults.

1. Press and hold the FUNC knob → rotate to select [123 APRS RESET] → Touch [123 APRS RESET]. “APRS RESET” appears on the LCD.

2. Touch [OK]. (To cancel, touch [CANCEL].)

3. Touch [OK] to delete all APRS settings.

The keyboard screen is used for entering call signs, memory tags, etc.

Character Input Method:

1. Enter a character:

• Touch a character on the screen.

• Or rotate the FUNC knob to highlight a character, then press the FUNC knob.

2. The selected character is entered, and the cursor moves right.

3. Repeat steps 1-2 to enter more characters.

4. When finished, press and hold the FUNC knob to save.

Screen Controls:

• ← / →: Touch or select with FUNC knob to move the cursor left or right.

• X: Touch or select with FUNC knob to erase the character to the left of the cursor.

• [Space]: Touch or select with FUNC knob to enter a space.

• [Caps] / [A] / [ABC]: Switch between lowercase, uppercase, and the main alphabet screen.

• [123] / [1]: Switch to the numeric input screen.

• [#%^]: Switch to the symbol input screen.

Input screens change cyclically when [A]/[ABC] or [1]/[#%^]/[123] are touched or selected/pressed with the FUNC knob.