Why I think the Yaesu FT-2000 HF Transceiver is one of the Best radios for any Shack..
I have been after a new Amateur Radio for years and just like busses they all seem to come at once.
I have got quite a few very old Vacuum Tube transmitters and receivers, but having given up Amateur Radio quite some time back I either moth-balled what I wanted to keep or got rid of it to some very close friends, and sadly for me anyway my biggest regret to date was parting with all my Drake Gear.
But I do have the thought that they went to the best friend I have left over here and also knowing that they not only are being looked after incredibly well, but also in the knowledge that any issues with them after I purchased them have also been sorted out under his very capable care, something at the time I was aiming to do but never got around to it.
I have always wanted to get hold of a new radio, top of the wish list has always been the Icom IC-7610 or even the Elecraft K3, but alas never seen any of them available when I had the money available, and now that I am not working at all due to illness the chances of getting hold of the dream rig is somewhat very remote indeed.
Also on my wish list of old has always been the Yaesu FT-2000 HF Transceiver, yes it would also include the Yaesu FT-5000 but that is totally out of my reach, but I always wanted a good radio for contesting which is something that I used to enjoy, and the Yaesu FT-2000 HF Transceiver is certainly capable of handling this.
Another reason for always wanting this, is that you can, if you are lucky enough to locate one, fit the RF-Space IF-2000 to the radio to give it a true Panoramic Adapter, problem here is finding one of these units now, but saved searches on eBay will hopefully throw one out of the cobwebs in the years to come.
The Yaesu FT-2000 HF Transceiver is also perfect for data modes, mainly RTTY, but also Packet, both of which I really enjoy.
I never really do any other modes but this is because unlike some people out there that use software such as Ham Radio Deluxe for their data modes with Macros, and Short Cuts.
I have always produced RTTY (FSK) via old school methods, originally via my Drake TR-4CW and the Drake Theta 7000E Communications Terminal, you don’t get macros’ with this old gear and RTTY was a real challenge, The ease of use of AFSK and HRD along with set macros’ means that it’s not really operating as I see it, it’s like sending CW via a keyboard and using software to decode the return QSO, it’s not CW and RTTY using macros and computers is not RTTY.
Anyway, I looked into it quite a bit and I can still do FSK for RTTY and without the computers taking over with the Yaesu FT-2000, just like I used to, yes the keyboard will be a lot newer and I will need to use an interface for which I have also got hold of a microHam MicroKeyer III, this will also help logbook entries using my favourite software UCXLOG, but it handles FSK really well.
The Settings on the Yaesu FT-2000 HF Transceiver at time of Purchase
Below are the current settings that I have copied from the radio that were changed from the default by the previous owner, the good thing about doing this is that you kind of get a feeling to how the transceiver was used but what settings were changed.
I checked the current version by holding down the ‘GEN’ ‘50’ and ‘ENT’ Keys on the Frequency Keyboard Entry on the Radio and then whilst held down, turn on the radio, you may need to do this a few times as they do not hang around for long and you need to read off two different sets where the VFOA Frequency is displayed, in my case:
My Current Firmware versions are:
10.24.1.33
So before I do the Upgrade I have made a note of all of the current settings, it is advisable to do this as the update of the firmware will also set everything to default.
In my case it is not a real issue as I will get fiddling later and make a few changes to the default settings as required for my own use.
This is the most up to date Firmware available now:
11.54.1.57
| Menu Number | Display Reads | Description | Available Values | Default Value | My Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AGc FST DLY | Sets the Delay time for the AGC Fast Mode (VFOA) | 20 – 4000 msec | 300 msec | 300 msec |
| 002 | AGc FST HLD | 0 – 2000 msec | 20 msec | 0 msec | |
| 003 | AGc MID DLY | 20 – 4000 msec | 700 msec | 700 msec | |
| 004 | AGc MID HLD | 0 – 2000 msec | 20 msec | 0 msec | |
| 005 | AGc SLW DLY | 20 – 4000 msec | 2000 msec | 2000 msec | |
| 006 | AGc SLW HLD | 0 – 2000 msec | 20 msec | 0 msec | |
| 007 | diSP COLOR | bL1, bL2, bL3, ub1, ub2 | bL1 | bL1 | |
| 008 | diSP DIM MTR | 0 – 15 | 7 | 7 | |
| 009 | diSP DIM VFD | 0 – 7 | 4 | 4 | |
| 010 | diSP BAR SEL | CLAr, C-tn, u-tn | C-tn | C-tn | |
| 011 | diSP PK HLD | OFF, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 sec | OFF | OFF | |
| 012 | diSP RTR STU | 0, 90, 180, 270 | 0 | 0 | |
| 013 | diSP RTR ADJ | -30 – 0 in 2 degree steps | 0 | 0 | |
| 014 | diSP QMB MKR | On, OFF | On | On | |
| 015 | dUS RX LEL | 0 – 100 | 50 | 50 | |
| 016 | dUS TX LVL | 0 – 100 | 50 | 50 | |
| 017 | tEy BEACON | OFF, 1-255 sec | OFF | OFF | |
| 018 | tEy NUM STL | 1290, AunO, Aunt, A2nO, A2nt, 12nO, 12nt | 1290 | 1290 | |
| 019 | tEy CONTEST | 1 – 999 | 1 | 0 | |
| 020 | tEy CW MEM1 | tyP1, tyP2 | tyP2 | tyP2 | |
| 021 | tEy CW MEM2 | tyP1, tyP2 | tyP2 | tyP2 | |
| 022 | tEy CW MEM3 | tyP1, tyP2 | tyP2 | tyP2 | |
| 023 | tEy CW MEM4 | tyP1, tyP2 | tyP2 | tyP2 | |
| 024 | tEy CW MEM5 | tyP1, tyP2 | tyP2 | tyP2 | |
| 025 | GEnE ANT SEL | bAnd, rEH | bAnd | bAnd | |
| 026 | GEnE BEP LVL | 0 – 100 | 50 | 50 | |
| 027 | GEnE CAT BPS | 4800, 9600, 192H, 384H | 4800 bps | 4800 bps | |
| 028 | GEnE CAT TOT | 10, 100, 1000, 3000 msec | 10 msec | 10 msec | |
| 029 | GEnE CAT RTS | On, OFF | On | On | |
| 030 | GEnE MEM GRP | On, OFF | OFF | OFF | |
| 031 | GEnE Q SPLIT | -20 – 0 – +20 kHz | 5 | 5 | |
| 032 | GEnE TRACK | OFF, bAnd, FrEq | OFF | OFF | |
| 033 | GEnE TX TOT | OFF, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 min | OFF | OFF | |
| 034 | GEnE TRV SET | 30 – 49 MHz | 44 | 44 | |
| 035 | GEnE uT DIAL | StP1, StP2, OFF | StP1 | StP1 | |
| 036 | GEnE SNB LVL | nAin (Main), 0 – 100 | nAin | nAin | |
| 037 | GEnE SUB FIL | 1200, 500, 300 Hz | 1200 | 1200 | |
| 038 | GEnE MIC SCN | On, OFF | On | On | |
| 039 | GEnE SCN RSM | CAr, 5SEc | 5SEc | 5SEc | |
| 040 | GEnE ANTIVOX | 0 – 100 | 50 | 50 | |
| 041 | GEnE FRQ ADJ | -25 – 0 – +25 | 0 | 0 | |
| 042 | S-iF LSB SFT | -1000 – +1000 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 043 | S-iF USB SFT | -1000 – +1000 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 044 | S-iF CWL SFT | -1000 – +1000 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 045 | S-iF CWU SFT | -1000 – +1000 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 046 | S-iF RTTY | -1000 – +1000 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 047 | S-iF RTTY-R | -1000 – +1000 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 048 | S-iF PKT-LSB | -1000 – +1000 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 049 | S-iF PKT-USB | -1000 – +1000 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 050 | A3E MIC GAIN | Ur (VR) – 0 – 100 | 30 | 60 | |
| 051 | A3E MIC SEL | Frnt, dAtA, PC | Frnt | Frnt | |
| 052 | A1A F-TYPE | OFF, buG, ELE, ACS | ELE | ELE | |
| 053 | A1A F-REV | nor, rEU (REV) | nor | nor | |
| 055 | A1A R-REV | nor, rEU (REV) | nor | nor | |
| 056 | A1A CW AUTO | OFF, 50, On | OFF | OFF | |
| 057 | A1A BFO | USb, LSb, Auto | USb | USb | |
| 058 | A1A BK-IN | SEni (SEMI), FuLL | SEni | SEni | |
| 059 | A1A SHAPE | 1, 2, 4, 6 msec | 4 | 4 | |
| 060 | A1A WEIGHT | 1: 2.5 – 4.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| 061 | A1A FRQDISP | dir, OFSt | OFSt | OFSt | |
| 062 | A1A PC KYNG | EnA (Enable), diS (Disable) | diS | diS | |
| 063 | A1A QSKTIME | 15, 20, 25, 30 msec | 15 | 15 | |
| 064 | dAtA DATA IN | dAtA, PC | dAtA | dAtA | |
| 065 | dAtA DT GAIN | 0 – 100 | 50 | 50 | |
| 066 | dAtA DT OUT | nAin (Main), Sub | nAin | nAin | |
| 067 | dAtA OUT LVL | 0 – 100 | 50 | 50 | |
| 068 | dAtA VOX DLY | 30 – 3000 msec | 300 | 300 | |
| 069 | dAtA V GAIN | 0 – 100 | 50 | 50 | |
| 070 | dAtA PKTDISP | -3000 – +3000 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 071 | dAtA PKT SFT | -3000 – +3000 Hz | 1000 | 1000 | |
| 072 | F3E MICGAIN | Ur (VR), 0 – 100 | 50 | 50 | |
| 073 | F3E MIC SEL | Frnt, dAtA, PC | Frnt | Frnt | |
| 075 | F3E 50 RPT | 0 – 4000 kHz | 1000 | 1000 | |
| 076 | rtty R PLRTY | nor, rEU (REV) | nor | nor | |
| 077 | rtty T PLRTY | nor, rEU (REV) | nor | nor | |
| 078 | rtty RTY OUT | nAin (Main), Sub | nAin | nAin | |
| 079 | rtty OUT LEL | 0 – 100 | 50 | 50 | |
| 080 | rtty SHIFT | 170, 200, 425, 850 Hz | 170 | 170 | |
| 081 | TINESHIFT | 1275, 2125 Hz | 2125 | 2125 | |
| 082 | J3E MIC SEL | Frnt, dAtA, PC | Frnt | Frnt | |
| 083 | J3E TX BPF | 1-30, 1-29, 2-28, 3-27, 4-26, 3000 | 3-27 | 3-27 | |
| 084 | J3E LSB CAR | -200 – +200 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 085 | J3E USB CAR | -200 – +200 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 086 | J3E SLSB CR | -200 – +200 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 087 | J3E SUSB CR | -200 – +200 Hz | 0 | 0 | |
| 088 | rout AGC SLP | nor, SLP | nor | nor | |
| 089 | rout HEADPHN | SEP, Con1, Con2 | SEP | SEP | |
| 090 | rdSP CNTR LV | -40 – +20 dB | -15 | -15 | |
| 091 | rdSP CNTR WI | 1 – 11 | 10 | 10 | |
| 092 | rdSP NOTCH W | nArr (Narrow), uuid (Wide) | uuid | uuid | |
| 093 | rdSP SHAP | SOFt, ShAP | ShAP | ShAP | |
| 095 | rdSP CW NARR | 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 800, 1200, 1400, 1700, 2000 Hz | 500 | 500 | |
| 096 | rdSP PKT SHP | SOFt, ShAP | ShAP | ShAP | |
| 097 | rdSP PKT SLP | StP (Steep), nEd (Medium), Gent (Gentle) | nEd | nEd | |
| 098 | rdSP PKT NAR | 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 Hz | 300 | 300 | |
| 099 | rdSP RTY SHP | SOFt, ShAP | ShAP | ShAP | |
| 100 | rdSP RTY SLP | StP (Steep), nEd (Medium), Gent (Gentle) | nEd | nEd | |
| 101 | rdSP RTY NAR | 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 Hz | 300 | 300 | |
| 102 | rdSP SSB SHP | SOFt, ShAP | ShAP | ShAP | |
| 103 | rdSP SSB SLP | StP (Steep), nEd (Medium), Gent (Gentle) | nEd | nEd | |
| 104 | rdSP SSB NAR | 200, 400, 600, 850, 1100, 1350, 1500, 1650, 1800, 1950, 200, 2250 Hz | 1800 | 1800 | |
| 105 | SCP 1.8 FIX | 1.800 – 1.999 MHz | 1.800 | 1.800 | |
| 106 | SCP 3.5 FIX | 3.500 – 3.900 MHz | 3.500 | 3.500 | |
| 107 | SCP 5.0 FIX | 5.250 – 5.499 MHz | 5.250 | 5.250 | |
| 108 | SCP 7.0 FIX | 7.000 – 7.299 MHz | 7.000 | 7.000 | |
| 109 | SCP 10.1 FIX | (1)0.100 – (1)0.149 MHz | 0.100 | 0.100 | |
| 110 | SCP 14.0 FIX | (1)4.000 – (1)4.349 MHz | 4.000 | 4.000 | |
| 111 | SCP 18.0 FIX | (1)8.000 – (1)8.199 MHz | 8.068 | 8.068 | |
| 112 | SCP 21.0 FIX | (2)1.000 – (2)1.449 MHz | 1.000 | 1.000 | |
| 113 | SCP 24.8 FIX | (2)4.800. – (2)4.989 MHz | 4.890 | 4.890 | |
| 115 | SCP 50 FIX | (5)0.000 – (5)3.999 MHz | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| 116 | tun DIALSTP | 1, 5, 10 Hz | 10 | 5 | |
| 117 | tun CW FINE | EnA, diS | diS | diS | |
| 118 | tun MHz SEL | 1, 0.1 MHz | 1 | 1 | |
| 119 | tun AM STEP | 2.5, 5, 9, 10, 12.5 kHz | 5 | 5 | |
| 120 | tun FM STEP | 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 20, 25 kHz | 5 | 5 | |
| 121 | tun FM DIAL | 10, 100 Hz | 100 | 100 | |
| 122 | tun MY BAND | 1.8 – 50, GE, AU | – | 1.8 E | |
| 123 | tAUd EQ1 FRQ | OFF, 100 – 700 Hz | OFF | OFF | |
| 124 | tAUd EQ1 LVL | -20 – +10 | 5 | 5 | |
| 125 | tAUd EQ1 BW | 1 – 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| 126 | tAUd EQ2 FRQ | OFF, 700 – 1500 Hz | OFF | OFF | |
| 127 | tAUd EQ2 LVL | -20 – +10 | 5 | 5 | |
| 128 | tAUd EQ2 BW | 1 – 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| 129 | tAUd EQ3 FRQ | OFF, 1500 – 3200 Hz | OFF | OFF | |
| 130 | tAUd EQ3 LVL | -20 – +10 | 5 | 5 | |
| 131 | tAUd EQ3 BW | 1 – 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| 132 | tAUd PE1 FRQ | OFF, 100 – 700 Hz | 200 | OFF | |
| 133 | tAUd PE1 LVL | -20 – +10 | 0 | -5 | |
| 135 | tAUd PE2 FRQ | OFF, 700 – 1500 Hz | 800 | OFF | |
| 136 | tAUd PE2 LVL | -20 – +10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 137 | tAUd PE2 BW | 1 – 10 | 1 | 1 | |
| 138 | tAUd PE3 FRQ | OFF, 1500 – 3200 Hz | 2100 | 2100 | |
| 139 | tAUd PE3 LVL | -20 – +10 | 0 | 3 | |
| 140 | tAUd PE3 BW | 1 – 10 | 1 | 1 | |
| 141 | tGEn BIAS | Ab, 0-100 | 1 | Ab | |
| 142 | tGEn MAX PWR | 20, 50, 100, 200W | 100 | 100 | |
| 143 | tGEn PWRCTRL | ALL, Car | ALL | ALL | |
| 144 | tGEn ETX-GND | EnA (Enable), diS (Disable) | diS | EnA | |
| 145 | then TUN PWR | 20, 50, 100, 200 W | 100 | 100 | |
| 146 | tGEn VOX SEL | nic (Mic), dAtA | nic | nic | |
| 147 | tGEn EMRGNCY | EnA (Enable), diS (Disable) | diS | diS |
Yaesu FT-2000 HF Transceiver Firmware History
Main CPU Firmware
Firmware Version : 0121
- DVR Noise Burst.
- DNF Update.
- Noise Blanker Update.
- 60 Meter mode data corruption.
- SSB Talk Power.
- Speech Processor Update.
Firmware Version : 0124
- This fixes the ADJ. ERR problem.
Firmware Version : 0127
- Changes TOT Timer Default and a Equalizer Default.
Firmware Version : 0129
- Permit Full Break-in QSK operation up to 40 WPM.
- Permit CAT command EX1205 acknowledgement to 20 khz.
- The 139 tUad PE3 LVL default is changed from +6 to+3.
Firmware Version : 0131
- Permits monitoring the recording contents in DVS during the transmission of a message that was deleted after version 0124
Firmware Version : 0133
- MENU 116 add 5Hz step to tuning dial steps.
- The software version can be displayed on the radio using the three buttons GEN+50+ENT then turn the RADIO ON, the software version will be displayed for 2 seconds as XX.XX Y.YY, where XX.XX as DSP version and Y.YY as FW: 10.24 1.33
Firmware Version : 0134
- MENU 053/055 correct keyer bug.
- Permit monitoring DVS on the internal/external audio speaker during TX that was affected
by version 0133 on some radios - Not explained on the readme: changed the GEN-50-ENT routine with “BLACK LCD” during EDSP/FW release info.
Firmware Version : 0135
- Upgrade for Customer Service and factory alignment only! Without change from 1.34
Firmware Version : 0137
- Addition of CAT command “RI” (To turn “TX””RX” on and off in PCC).
- The QMB marker 014 diSP QMB MKR is corrected to center.
- Change MIC-SEL 073 F3E MIC SEL so the Front is not chosen for DATA/PC in-put.
- PITCH and SPEED will be displayed for two seconds when the control is adjusted. It is no longer necessary to hold the Keyer or Monitor button.
- Provide a more noticeable change for MENU SHAPE and PASSBAND. SHAPE: 093 rdSP CW SHAP, 096 rdSP PKT SHP, 099 rdSP RTY SHP, 102 rdSP SSB SHP PASSBAND: 094 rdSP CW SLP, 097 rdSP PKT SLP, 100 rdSP RTY SLP, 103 rdSP SSB SLP.
- Output value of the MENU SHAPE DSP is reversed.
093 rdSP CW SHAP, 096 rdSP PKT SHP, 099 rdSP RTY SHP, 102 rdSP SSB SHP. - The Carrier Point frequency is optimized for CW reception.
- Correct WIDTH indication to show correctly during Antenna Tune operation.
- Correct the Tuning Offset Indicator during Power On at PITCH 300Hz CW mode.
Firmware Version : 0138
- Corrected a “bug” of version 0137. In split frequency operation, which caused incorrect mode change between the sub VFO-B and the main VFO-A on RX.
- Reduce the response time of the main & sub S meter, for more suitable readings.
Firmware Version : 0139
- Implement 50 ms hold time for SSB TX Power meter.
-Eliminate crackling noise from CW full break in monitor.
-Roofing filter Auto selection no longer reverts to 15 kHz when NB is enabled.
-Permit AF (MONI) monitor in the Packet mode (PKT).
-DMU monitor MENU name changes:
No.116 MAIN DIAL STEP → DIAL STEP
No.117 MAIN DIAL CW FINE → DIAL CW FINE
-Add a curve to NB GAIN control (a curve same as RF-GAIN).
-Also includes all previous updates.
Firmware Version : 0140
- Corrects a bug (CAT on RX MAIN VFO-A) found in Ver.0139.
- Also includes all previous updates.
Firmware Version : 0142
- Add MENU #031 CAT IND. CAT data activity Indicator ENABLE/DISABLE (C/S button LED).
- Add MENU #015 LVL IND. Values are now indicated on the VFD display for PITCH・SPEED ・CONTOUR NOTCH ・DNR・CW DELAY ・VOX DELAY (Press the [ENT] key to set the command to “ON” or “OFF”).
- The AGC HOLD TIME default values are changed.
- Corrected a bug during TX; now the MIC-EQ is updated by PCC-2000 commands.
- Changed MENU PRMTRC EQ LEVEL range of values to -20 ~ 0 ~ +10.
- Changed the default values of MENU PRMTRC (LVL).
- Added the CAT Command (CO) for APF, ON.
- Improve the ACS operation.
- Changed the VOX DELAY time settings to approximate the “CW Semi-break-in” DELAY setting on the front panel knob.
* After installation of Ver. 0142, you may find that computer operation with PCC-2000 may not be possible for setting proper MENU items. We will release the updated PCC-2000 software when it becomes available.
* The updated Menu Mode List is available on our web site. Click on the Files tab in the FT-2000 section and the FT-2000/D “PEP2000” Menu Mode List (1/01/09) is located under Software.
* The updated FT-2000/D Operating Manual will be posted on the website around mid January.
Firmware Version : 0143
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (also includes previous version 0142 updates)
- Added values are now indicated on the VFD display for MIC, PROC and RF PWR. (Press the [ENT] key to set the command to “Enable” or “Disable” MENU #015 LVL IND).
- Changed the position and the set point of the PROC knob. The 10 o’clock setting provides 5 to 10 db compression. (*It is recommended that you utilize the monitor function and adjust the [PROC] knob suitable audio, between 9:00 to 12:00 o’clock position).
Firmware Version : 0144
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (also includes all previous updates):
- Corrects the CAT-CO01 command problem found in version 0143.
Firmware Version : 0145
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (also includes all previous updates).
- Level Indications are added for the SHIFT and WIDTH.
- The CW-DET indication is improved.
- Corrects the CAT BP command.
- Falsing of LEVEL INDICATORS is improved.
- Frequency or Level display is shown instantly when the VFO knob or level adjustment knob is rotated (Level items turned on listed in MENU 015).
Firmware Version : 0146
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (also includes all previous updates).
- Correct the PC keying.
- Corrected the TX power level indication.
NOTE:
The level indication requires a quicker knob rotation to activate, before making fine adjustments. A slow knob rotation may not activate the display.
Firmware Version : 0147
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (also includes all previous updates).
- Improve response time of the values indicated on the VFD display.
- Correct the PC-keying.
- Correct the INDICATOR VOX-DELAY.
- Correct the AM reception GAIN.
- Correct the MEMORY KEYER output.
- Eliminate the “MIC EQ “indication in CW mode.
- Change the VFD indication of MENU #34 TRACKING from “FrE9” to “FrEq”.
Firmware Version : 0148
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (also includes all previous updates).
- Corrects the INDICATOR (NOTCH, CONT and uTUNE).
Firmware Version : 0149
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (also includes all previous updates).
- The REC (Record Function) setting will be recalled when the power is turned on if REC was
turned on before power was turned off. - The CAT MW command is corrected.
- In the QMB-MT mode, when the VFO frequency is moved, the memory channel indication is
cleared to 0.000. - The DSP firmware write mode may be accessed by pressing [CONT] + [DNR] while pressing
Power On. - Holding of the [▽]F6 or [△]F7 keys will permit scrolling through the DMU Memory Channel List, when the DMU-2000 is installed.
- The FH-2 [UP][DW]keys are made the same function as the MIC-UP/DN keys.
- Corrected the CW FULL BKIN keying when used with the VL-1000 Quadra Amplifier System.
- Corrected the RX in CW FULL BKIN 30wpm.
Firmware Version : 0150
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (also includes all previous updates).
- The FH-2 [<-][->] keys are made to increment the frequency at 100kHz up or down.
- CW carrier is corrected to change LSB <> USB when the indication is changed on VFO B.
- Correct the CW Auto Mode.
- DMU Band scope Display Signal Peak Frequency is centered.
Firmware Version : 0151
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (also includes all previous updates).
- AGC: Corrected the AGC in the “OFF” position; if an AGC MENU SET item was changed, the AGC would sometimes turn “ON”.
- KEYER: The extraneous “dot” memory is eliminated during rapid keying when the dash output starts.
- CAT: Corrected the 1.5 kHz shift when the CAT “FA” command is used to change the frequency on
the 5MHz band. - SCOPE: The right edge signal position on the display is corrected.
- SCOPE: The left edge signal is corrected when the frequency is changed on the display.
Firmware Version : 0152
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (also includes all previous updates).
- Stabilize initial power on display.
Firmware Version : 0155
The latest versions are listed below with the release dates.
MAIN Software Version 0155 (29th September 2011)
EDSP Software Version 11.54 (23rd April 2010)
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (also includes all previous updates):
- Long press the [RX-B] button, to access TRACKING MENU; long press the [RX-B], again to toggle back to normal.
- The beacon setting MENU time is changed. The new setting is up to 690 seconds.
- Corrected the DMU (SCP) FIX mode, upper band limit out of range.
Note: Ver. 11.54 EDSP implements improvements (also includes all previous updates).
Firmware Version : 0157
- MAIN CPU implements improvements (22nd October 2012)
- The KEYER BUG-key [REV] setting, when the DASH side was pressed, produced two dots, is corrected.
- The intermittent VOX operation at AF-GAIN minimum setting of VFO-B CW mode is corrected.
EDSP Firmware
Firmware Version : 10.29
- Improve the FM audio (check exactly procedure).
Firmware Version : 11.29
- Implements the FTdx9000 (PEP9000) DSP technology.
- DNR… superior SSB mode noise reduction.
- DNF…greater reduction of beat tones.
- AGC… attack time fine-tuned.
- SSB speech processor audio augmented.
- Activate RTTY monitor while transmitting.
- DELAY characteristic of AGC close to analog AGC.
Firmware Version : 11.39
- It has improved RX-TX switching noise and an important engineering change.
- No operational changes are included.
Firmware Version : 11.45
- Implements improvements (also includes previous version 11.39 updates).
- The characteristic of the CONT LEVEL is changed.
- The characteristic of the MIC and PROC LEVEL is changed.
- Detection frequency precision of CW-DET.
*If you already have software version 0143 and 11.45 it is not necessary to update the FT-2000/D again.
* The updated FT-2000/D Operating Manual will be posted on the website around mid February.
* After installation of Ver. 0142 or 143, you may find that computer operation with PCC-2000 may not be
possible for setting proper MENU items. We will release the updated PCC-2000 software when it becomes
available.
Firmware Version : 11.50
- Implements improvements (also includes all previous updates).
- Corrects a low audio problem found in Ver. 11.45.
- Corrects the CW-DET indication problem found in version 11.45.
*The updated FT-2000/D Operating Manual will be posted on the website around end of February.
*After installation of Ver. 0142, 0143 or 0144, you may find that computer operation with PCC-2000 may
not be possible for setting proper MENU items. We will release the updated PCC-2000 software when it
becomes available.
Firmware Version : 11.53
- Implements improvements (also includes all previous updates):
- The DNR algorithm is not reset between TX/RX, to eliminate the increased receive noise after a transmission.
- Increase the response of the compression level meter in conjunction with the PROC knob. (Max up to 12dB).
NOTES:
*Rotate the [METER] switch to select “COM” (Compression). We recommend setting the PROC level within the 5dB to 10dB range.
*When menu settings are saved on the DMU-2000 CF card and transferred to the new version, some previous versions may not transfer correctly. Please check your menu, update the settings, and then save the new settings to the CF card.
*After installation of Ver. 0142 ~ 0147 you may find that computer operation with PCC-2000 may not be possible for setting proper MENU items. We will release the updated PCC-2000 software when it becomes available.
Firmware Version : 11.54
- Implements improvements (also includes all previous updates):
- Corrected FM TX for a slight frequency offset.
NOTES:
*Rotate the [METER] switch to select “COM” (Compression). We recommend setting the PROC level within the 5dB to 10dB range.
*When menu settings are saved on the DMU-2000 CF card and transferred to the new version, some previous versions may not transfer correctly. Please check your menu, update the settings, and then save the new settings to the CF card.
Yaesu FT-2000 HF Transceiver Microphone Settings
Yaesu MH31
Yaesu MD100
Kenwood MC60
Processor OFF
Processor OFF
Processor OFF
Mic Gain at 12 O’clock
083 = 3000 (or 3-27 for DX)
123 = 100
124 = -10
125 = 10
126 = 1500+
127 = 10
128 = 10
129 = 3200
130 = +10
131 = 10
083 = 3000
123 = 100
124 = +6
125 = 2
126 = 1000
127 = -5
128 = 5
129 = 3200
130 = +10
131 = 1
083 = 3-27
123 = 300
124 = +5
125 = 6
126 = 1500
127 = 4
128 = 3
129 = 2500
130 = +5
131 = 3
Shure 444
Heil PR781
083 = 2-28
123 = 300
124 = 5
125 = 10
126 = 1500
127 = 7
128 = 10
129 = 2400
130 = +10
131 = 10
132 = 200
133 = 5
134 = 3
135 = 1300
136 = 7
138 = 2300
139 = 8
140 = 2
083 = 3000
123 = 100
124 = 0
125 = 5
126 = 1300
127 = -0
128 = 3
129 = 3200
130 = 3
131 = 2
Accessing the "Hidden Menu" on the Yaesu FT-2000 HF Transceiver
WARNING !!!!!
Unlike the regular menu, this ‘Service Menu’ does not have ‘Default’ values assigned to it.
If you change any of the values in this ‘Service Menu’and then ‘Save It, even a Full Factory Reset will not return any of the values that you set here to what they left Yaesu.
Changes made here could void your Warranty with Yaesu even though by now these radios are all out of warranty, think that making changes here could “Brick” your radio.
If you do make changes here and you are worried that they will become set within the radio, Cut the power imediately so that no changes will be set.
This menu is VERY dangerous if you are not totally aware of what you are doing.
Please be aware that the settings below are for my radio alone and there is a VERY strong chance that the settings for your own radio may be very different!
Settings in this ‘Hidden Menu’ are set by Technicians at Yaesu using alignment tools that most individuals will not own or have available.
To Access the ‘Hidden Menu’ Hold down the ‘1’, ‘2’, and ‘3’ Keys whilst powering up the radio.
| Item Number | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| A01 | FSC | 204 |
| A02 | SFT | 126 |
| A03 | udt | 121 |
| A05 | biS | 000 |
| A06 | tHo | 000 |
| A07 | FAn | 160 |
| A08 | L18 | 069 |
| A09 | L35 | 072 |
| A10 | L7 | 089 |
| A11 | L14 | 072 |
| A12 | L21 | 048 |
| A13 | L28 | 081 |
| A14 | L50 | 121 |
| A15 | FrE | 148 |
| b01 | rGc | 179 |
| b02 | rGc | 179 |
| b03 | rGc | 173 |
| b04 | rGc | 168 |
| b05 | rGc | 172 |
| b06 | rGc | 173 |
| b07 | rGc | 178 |
| b08 | rGc | 181 |
| b09 | rGc | 183 |
| b10 | rGc | 191 |
| b11 | iGn | 100 |
| b12 | iGn | 100 |
| b13 | iGn | 101 |
| b14 | iGn | 103 |
| b15 | iGn | 103 |
| b16 | iGn | 102 |
| b17 | iGn | 100 |
| b18 | iGn | 099 |
| b9 | iGn | 098 |
| b20 | iGn | 095 |
| b21 | 5-1 | 010 |
| b22 | 5-5 | 076 |
| b23 | 5-7 | 101 |
| b24 | 5-9 | 126 |
| b25 | 510 | 146 |
| b26 | 520 | 165 |
| b27 | 530 | 186 |
| b28 | 540 | 207 |
| b29 | 550 | 231 |
| b30 | 560 | 255 |
| b31 | FiL | 036 |
| b32 | FnG | 098 |
| b33 | FnG | 094 |
| C01 | iGn | 031 |
| C02 | iGn | 033 |
| C03 | iGn | 034 |
| C04 | iGn | 029 |
| C05 | iGn | 029 |
| C06 | iGn | 030 |
| C07 | iGn | 032 |
| C08 | iGn | 033 |
| C09 | iGn | 033 |
| C10 | iGn | 039 |
| C11 | 5-0 | 227 |
| C12 | 5-1 | 213 |
| C13 | 5-5 | 194 |
| C14 | 5-7 | 185 |
| C15 | 5-9 | 176 |
| C16 | 510 | 160 |
| C17 | 520 | 145 |
| C18 | 530 | 133 |
| C19 | 540 | 125 |
| C20 | 550 | 119 |
| C21 | 560 | 114 |
| C22 | L-C | 013 |
| C23 | U-C | 194 |
| C24 | LnC | 121 |
| C25 | UnC | -079 |
| d01 | Pdb | 222 |
| d02 | db1 | 187 |
| d03 | db2 | 193 |
| d04 | Fb1 | 149 |
| d05 | Fb2 | 146 |
| d06 | F1A | 000 |
| d07 | F2A | 000 |
| d08 | iAL | 102 |
| d09 | iAL | 114 |
| d10 | iAL | 100 |
| d11 | iAL | 100 |
| d12 | iAL | 096 |
| d13 | iAL | 096 |
| d14 | iAL | 097 |
| d15 | iAL | 090 |
| d16 | iAL | 115 |
| d17 | iAL | 085 |
| d18 | AP1h | 227 204 |
| d18 | bp50 | 151 143 |
| d18 | cP20 | 087 093 |
| d18 | dP10 | 056 069 |
| d18 | EP05 | 036 051 |
| d19 | AP1h | 230 204 |
| d19 | bp50 | 154 143 |
| d19 | cP20 | 088 093 |
| d19 | dP10 | 056 069 |
| d19 | EP05 | 036 051 |
| d20 | AP1h | 229 204 |
| d20 | bp50 | 152 143 |
| d20 | cP20 | 087 093 |
| d20 | dP10 | 055 069 |
| d20 | EP05 | 035 051 |
| d21 | AP1h | 226 204 |
| d21 | bp50 | 149 143 |
| d21 | cP20 | 085 093 |
| d21 | dP10 | 054 069 |
| d21 | EP05 | 034 051 |
| d22 | AP1h | 219 204 |
| d22 | bp50 | 144 143 |
| d22 | cP20 | 081 093 |
| d22 | dP10 | 051 069 |
| d22 | EP05 | 031 051 |
| d23 | AP1h | 213 204 |
| d23 | bp50 | 130 143 |
| d23 | cP20 | 078 093 |
| d23 | dP10 | 048 069 |
| d23 | EP05 | 030 051 |
| d24 | AP1h | 205 204 |
| d24 | bp50 | 134 143 |
| d24 | cP20 | 077 093 |
| d24 | dP10 | 046 069 |
| d24 | EP05 | 028 051 |
| d25 | AP1h | 197 204 |
| d25 | bp50 | 128 143 |
| d25 | cP20 | 070 093 |
| d25 | dP10 | 043 069 |
| d25 | EP05 | 026 051 |
| d26 | AP1h | 189 204 |
| d26 | bp50 | 121 143 |
| d26 | cP20 | 066 093 |
| d26 | dP10 | 040 069 |
| d26 | EP05 | 024 051 |
| d27 | AP1h | 140 204 |
| d27 | bp50 | 085 143 |
| d27 | cP20 | 043 093 |
| d27 | dP10 | 025 069 |
| d27 | EP05 | 013 051 |
| d28 | tCA | 090 |
| d29 | tCA | 045 |
| d30 | CLA | 000 |
| d31 | CLA | 000 |
| d32 | CLA | 000 |
| d33 | CLA | 000 |
| d34 | CLA | 000 |
| d35 | CLA | 000 |
| d36 | CLA | 000 |
| d37 | CLA | 000 |
| d38 | CLA | 000 |
| d39 | CLA | 000 |
| d40 | rAC | 060 |
| d41 | rAC | 060 |
| d42 | rAC | 060 |
| d43 | rAC | 060 |
| d44 | rAC | 060 |
| d45 | rAC | 060 |
| d46 | rAC | 060 |
| d47 | rAC | 060 |
| d48 | rAC | 060 |
| d49 | rAC | 060 |
| d50 | ALC | 142 |
| d51 | F45 | 095 |
| d52 | F23 | 050 |
| d53 | A515 | 070 128 |
| d53 | b520 | 085 128 |
| d53 | c530 | 124 131 |
| d54 | A515 | 070 128 |
| d54 | b520 | 085 128 |
| d54 | c530 | 124 131 |
| d55 | A515 | 070 128 |
| d55 | b520 | 085 128 |
| d55 | c530 | 124v 131 |
| d56 | Idd | 101 |
| d57 | C10 | 132 |
| d58 | C20 | 218 |
| d59 | C30 | 255 |
Yaesu FT-2000 Downloads Page
Last Updated : 31st July 2024