Yaesu Musen Yaesu Vr 5000 Communications Reciever Operating Manual

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Memory Operation
Sorting for the Channel Number ( deletes the vacant memories automati-
cally):
1. Recall the Memory mode.
2. Press the [
M/S(
SUB SET)]
 key, then rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the
“CHANNEL” menu.
3. Press the [
• (
BEEP)]
 key to set the sorting mode to “A -
> Z” or “Z -
> A.”
A -
> Z: Sorts the memory channels in ascending channel number order (any vacant
memory channels are deleted automatically).
Z -
> A: Sort the memory channels in descending channel number order (any vacant
memory channels are deleted automatically).
4. Press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key to initiate the sort.
(Note: The “ascending” or “descending” channel number order in this mode refers to the
order in which the channels originally were stored. )
Note: When you initiate Channel Number Sorting, the VR-5000 can not recall Masked
memory channels.
PS (
PRESET)
 MEMORY CHANNELS
Five convenient PS memories are provided in the VR-5000, allowing quick recall of top-
priority operating frequencies. Use this memory feature for your most-often-used frequen-
cies.
PS Memory Channel Storage
1. In the VFO mode, tune the VR-5000 to the
desired frequency.
2. Press and hold the [
PS]
 key for one second.
3. Press the [
PS]
 key momentarily (repeatedly, if
necessary) to select the PS channel into which
you wish to store the current frequency data.
4. Press and hold the [
PS]
 key for one second to
enable the programming of a name tag to the PS memory. To attach an alpha/numeric
name to the PS memory, proceed to the programming of the name tag as described
previously; otherwise press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
5. Press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key again to finish the PS Memory Channel storage.
PS Memory Channel Recall
1. Press the [
PS]
 key to recall the currently active PS Memory Channel.
2. Press the [
PS]
 key repeatedly to cycle through the PS Memory Channels.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to exit the PS Memory Channel bank and return to the VFO or
Memory mode. 
						

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Scanning
The VR-5000 allows you to scan just memory channels, the entire operating band, or a
portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can listen to the station(s)
on that frequency, if you like.
Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. There are customized
settings for each scanning mode, however, that you need to set up according to your oper-
ating preferences. Before you begin, take a moment to select the way in which you would
like the scanner to (A) stop scanning when it halts on a signal and (B) resume scanning
after it halts on a signal.
Setting the Scan-Stop Technique
During Memory Channel Scanning, three options for the Scan-Stop mode are available:
NORMAL: In this mode, the scanner will stop on a signal it encounters (default).
S-METER: In this mode, the scanner will stop on a signal exceeding a prescribed S-meter
level (at which the squelch opens).
VOICE: In this mode, the scanner will stop on a signal which contains a voice signal.
Here is the procedure for setting up the Scan-Stop mode:
S-METER Scanning
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
V/M(
MW)]
 key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “Channel” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. Using the [

(
)
/(
)]
 keys or the keypad, select the memory bank on which you
wish to perform S-METER scanning, then press the [
BANK]
 key. Each bank must be
set separately.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the
“S-LvlScan” menu option, then press the [
•
(
BEEP)]
 key to enable setup of S-METER
level scanning.
5. Press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key, then rotate the
DIAL knob to set the desired scan-stop (squelch
opening) threshold to the desired signal strength
“65” ~ “255,” then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key. The 65 ~ 255 scale is arbitrary, and
you may need to experiment to find the level which is optimum for your operating
needs.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “END” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
7. Confirm that the cursor is on the “WRITE” menu option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 
						

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Scanning
VOICE Scanning
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
V/M(
MW)]
 key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “Channel” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. Using the [

(
)
/(
)]
 keys or the keypad, select the memory bank on which you
wish to perform VOICE scanning, then press the [
BANK]
 key.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the
“VCS” menu option, then press the [
• (
BEEP)]
key to enable VOICE scanning.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the
“END” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
6. Confirm that the cursor is on the “WRITE”
menu option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
Setting the Scan-Resume Technique
Three options for the Scan-Resume technique are available. These options may be set
independently for Memory Scan, VFO Scan, and PMS (Band-Segment) Scan operation.
DELAY: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters, and will hold until the
signal disappears. After the squelch closes when the received station quits trans-
mitting, scanning resumes automatically. The scanning-restart delay time (default
interval: 2 seconds) is set by the “M-P.DELAY” menu selection.
PAUSE: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. After a programmed
time interval (set by the “M-PAUSE” menu selection), the scanner will resume,
whether or not the signal has disappeared.
HOLD: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. It will not restart
automatically; you must manually re-initiate scanning if you wish to resume.
However, the “M-HOLD” menu selection provides a “restart” window within which,
if the incoming signal disappears, the scanner will resume; this allows scanning to
proceed if the squelch is opened by a brief incoming signal burst.
Here is the procedure for setting up the Scan-Resume mode for Memory scanning:
1. Press the [
V/M(
MW)]
 key, if necessary, to enter the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode.
2. Use the [

(
)
/(
)]
 keys to select the desired memory bank.
3. Press the [
BANK]
 key, then rotate the dial to select the “ScanStop” menu option.
4. Press the [
• (
BEEP)]
 key, repeatedly if necessary, to select “DELAY,” “PAUSE,” or
“HOLD,” as desired.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “END,” then press the  [
ENT(
SET)] key
.
6. The display should now indicate “WRITE;” press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key again to save
the new setting and exit to normal operation . 
						

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Scanning
Here is the procedure for setting up the Scan-Resume mode for VFO scanning:
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
2. Confirm that the cursor is on the “VFO” menu option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. If you are setting the Scan-Resume mode for the MAIN VFO, rotate the dial to put the
cursor on the “MainScan” menu option.
4. Press the [
• (
BEEP)]
 key to select the desired Scan-Resume mode: “DELAY,” “PAUSE,”
or “HOLD.”
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “END” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
6. Confirm that the cursor is on the “WRITE” menu option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
key to save a new setting and exit.
Here is the procedure for setting up the Scan-Resume mode for PMS scanning:
1. Press the [
PMS(
PMS SET)]
 key to enter the “PMS” mode (described below).
2. Press the [
SCAN(
M-S SCAN)]
 key to halt PMS scanning, if engaged.
3. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
PMS(
PMS SET)]
 key.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “MISC” menu option, then press [
ENT(
SET)]
.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the “ScanStop” menu option.
6. Press the [
• (
BEEP)]
 key, repeatedly if necessary, to select “DELAY,” “PAUSE,” or
“HOLD,” as desired.
7. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “END,” then press [
ENT(
SET)]
.
8. The display should now indicate “WRITE;” press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key again to save
the new setting and exit to normal operation.
MEMORY SCANNING
1. Press the [
V/M(
MW)]
 key, if needed, to enter the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode.
2. Press the [

(
)
/(
)]
 keys to select the memory bank on which you wish to do
memory channel scanning.
3. Press the [
SCAN(
M-S SCAN)]
 key to initiate memory channel scanning in an upward
direction (in the current memory bank).
4. If the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will
halt and pause on that channel. Scanning will resume according to the protocol you
selected in the previous discussion.
5. To reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower memory channel, instead of a
higher memory channel), turn the DIAL knob one click in the counter-clock direction
(or press the [

(
)]
 key momentarily) while the VR-5000 is scanning. To revert to
scanning toward a higher memory channel once more, rotate the DIAL knob one click
clockwise (or press the [
(
)]
 key momentarily).
6. Press the [
SCAN(
M-S SCAN)]
 key to disable memory channel scanning. 
						

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Scanning
If you wish to have the memory channel scanner sweep all memories (in all memory
banks):
(1) Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
(2) Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “MR” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
(3) Confirm that the cursor is on the “MR BANK”
menu option, then press the [
• (
BEEP)]
 key to
change its setting to “All Mem.”
(4) Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the
“END” menu option, then press the [
ENT]
 key.
(5) Confirm that the cursor is on the “WRITE”
menu option, then press the [
ENT]
 key to save the entry and exit.
(6) Press the [
SCAN(
M-S SCAN)]
 key to initiate memory channel scanning in an upward
direction on the all memories (in all memory banks).
If you set the “MR BANK” menu option to “In BANK” in step (3), it will return the memory
channel scanner to sweeping within the current memory bank only.
Memory Channel Skip
As mentioned previously, some continuous-carrier stations like a Broadcast station will
seriously impede scanner operation if you are using the “PAUSE” Scan-resume mode, as
the incoming signal will not pause long enough for the receiver to resume scanning. Such
channels may be “skipped” during scanning, if you like.
1. Recall the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning.
2. Press the [
CLR(
PRI CLR)]
 key. The “SKIP” icon will appear in place of the “SEL”
icon (just to the left of the channel number on the display).
3. To cancel the memory channel skip programming for a particular channel, repeat the
above steps so that the “SEL” icon appears in place of the “SKIP” icon.
VFO SCANNING
1. Press the [
V/M(
MW)]
 key to recall the VFO mode, if needed.
2. Press the [
SCAN(
M-S SCAN)]
 key to initiate scanning in an upward direction.
3. If the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will
halt and pause on that frequency. Scanning will resume according to the protocol you
selected in the previous discussion.
4. To reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of a higher
frequency), turn the DIAL knob one click in the counter-clock direction or press the
[

(
)]
 key momentarily (while the VR-5000 is scanning). To revert to scanning to-
ward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise (or press
the [
(
)]
 key momentarily).
5. Press the [
V/M(
MW)]
 key to disable the scanner. 
						

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PROGRAMMABLE (
BAND LIMIT)
 MEMORY SCAN (
PMS)
This feature a more refined and useful form of VFO scanning, allows you to establish sub-
band limits for scanning. This allows you to monitor only a portion of the wide frequency
range of the VR-5000, instead of sweeping the entire spectrum from 100 kHz to 2.6 GHz.
Programmable Memory Scan utilizes a pair of special memories to establish the upper and
lower scanning limits. Here is the procedure for setting up limited band scanning:
Programming
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
PMS(
PMS SET)]
 key to enable the
storage of the frequency pair into a PMS memory.
2. The cursor will be pointing at the “PMS CH” menu option; press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. If you want to program the frequency pair into the currently-selected PMS register
(shown on the right edge of the display), proceed to the next step; if you wish to choose
a different PMS register, press [
ENT(
SET)]
, then use the [

(
)
/(
)]
 keys to select
a different memory register number. Then press [
ENT(
SET)]
 to move on to the next
step.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “PMS TAG” menu option.
5. Press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key to enable the programming of the name tag to the PMS
memory. To attach an alpha/numeric name tag to the PMS memory, program the alpha-
numeric “label” using the DIAL knob and keypad, as described previously; if you don’t
want to label this frequency pair register, press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key again.
6. When you have complete the creation of the label, press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
7. Now it’s time to set up the band limits. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the
“START F” menu option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
8. Set the VFO frequency to the Lower sub-band limit, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
9. Confirm that the cursor is on the “END F” menu, then press the [
ENT]
 key.
10. Select the VFO frequency to the Upper sub-band limit, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
11. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “END” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
12. Confirm that the cursor is on the “WRITE” menu option, press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
13. The PMS memory programming process is now completed.
Note:50 PMS memories are available. You therefore can set upper and lower operation
limits on a number of bands, if you like.
Operation (Current PMS Register)
1. Press the [
PMS(
PMS SET)]
 key to initiate PMS scanning in an upward direction.
2. If the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will
halt and pause on that frequency. Scanning will resume according to the protocol you
selected in the previous discussion.
Scanning 
						

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3. To change to a different PMS frequency pair, press the numerical keys on the keypad
corresponding to the PMS register you wish to use. For example, if you are on PMS
register “00” and wish to use PMS register “03,” press  [
0]
  [
3]
 while PMS scanning
is engaged. Scanning will begin on the new register without further action.
4. To reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of a higher
frequency), turn the DIAL knob one click in the counter-clock direction or press the
[

(
)]
 key momentarily while the VR-5000 is scanning. To revert to scanning toward
a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise or press the
[
(
)]
 key momentarily.
5. Press the [
V/M(
MW)]
 key to disable the PMS scanner, and return to VFO mode.
Adjusting the PMS Scanner (Including PMS Register Change)
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
PMS(
PMS SET)]
 key.
2. To change the PMS register on which you wish to scan, first confirm that the cursor is
pointing to “PMS CH,” then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the new PMS register; now press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
4. If you only wish to change the PMS register, skip to step 7.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “MISC” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the desired menu from the following list;
remember that these settings will only be applied during PMS operation.
ScanStop: Selects the Scan Resume mode among “HOLD,” “DELAY,” and “PAUSE,”
as described previously. Press the [
• (
BEEP)]
 key to change selections.
(1) In the “HOLD” mode, when a signal is received the scanner will hold for
2 second, then the scanner will stop.
(2) In the “DELAY” mode, when a signal is received the scanner will hold
until the signal disappears, 
then the scanner will resume after 2 seconds.
(3) In the “PAUSE” mode, when a signal is received the scanner will hold
for 2 second, then scanner will resume after 2 seconds.
S-LvlScan: The scanner will halt and pause on the frequency when there is a signal
strong enough to stops on.
VCS: Enables/disables the VCS (Voice Channel Scan) feature via pressing the [
•
(
BEEP)]
 key. When enable the VCS feature is enabled, the scanner will
only halt and pause on the frequency that is having the voice signal.
ATT: Enable/disable the RF signal Attenuator via pressing the [
• (
BEEP)]
 key.
DSP: Turns the Digital Signal Processing system On or Off.
7. When you have made your selection(s), rotate the DIAL knob to select the “END”
menu  option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
8. Confirm that the cursor is now pointing to the “WRITE” menu option, and press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
Scanning 
						

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M-S SCAN
This feature allows you to sub-band limits scanning between the MAIN VFO frequency
and SUB VFO frequency.
1. Press the [
V/M(
MW)]
 key to recall the VFO mode, if necessary.
2. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
SCAN(
M-S SCAN)]
 key to initiate
scanning in an upward direction between the MAIN VFO frequency and SUB VFO
frequency.
3. If the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the scanner will
halt and pause on that frequency.
4. To reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of a higher
frequency), turn the DIAL knob one click in the counter-clock direction or press the
[

(
)]
 key momentarily while the VR-5000 is scanning. To revert to scanning toward
a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise or press the
[
(
)]
 key momentarily.
5. Press the [
SCAN(
M-S SCAN)]
 key to disable the M-S Scan, and return to the VFO
mode.
Setting the dwell timers for the Scanner
You can customized the dwell timers for the Scanner.
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the cursor to the “SCAN TM” menu, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired timer (menu) to be you wish changing.
M-DELAY: Determine the scan resume duration when signal is disappeared.
M-PAUSE: Determine the scanning pause time on activity before resuming.
M-P.DELAY: Determine the scan resume duration when the signal is disappeared while
the M-PAUSE timer is activated.
M-HOLD: Determine the scanning pause time when signal is received. If the scan-
ner stops until this time, the scanner turns to off.
M-H.DELAY: Determine the scan resume duration when the signal is disappeared while
the M-HOLD timer is activated.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to change the value for the timer, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
key.
5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the cursor to the “END” menu, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
key.
6. Confirm that the cursor is on the “WRITE” menu, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key to
save the new setting and exit to the normal operation.
Scanning 
						

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Band Scope Operation
The Band Scope allows viewing of operating activity on channels above or below the
current operating channel in the VFO mode.
The display will indicate the relative signal strengths of signals on channels immediately
adjacent to the current operating frequency. A convenient “Channel marker” can be used to
zero in on one of the stations displayed; when you turn off the Band Scope, the VR-5000
will be set to the frequency set by the Channel Marker.
To activate the Band Scope
1. Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [
V/M(
MW)]
 key, if necessary.
2. Press the [
BS(
BS SET)]
 key momentarily to activate the Band Scope.
3. When the Band Scope is activated, press the [
M/S(
SUB SET)]
 key; you cannow move
the Channel Marker.
This allows the Channel Marker to be moved anywhere within the programmed sweep
range. When the Channel Marker is set to a frequency that may be of interest, press the
[
COPY(
REC)]
 key; the frequency will change to that set by the Channel Marker.
4. When the Band Scope is activated, you can change the Sweep steps, which may be
adjusted using the front panel keys.
To do this, press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
WIDTH(
BS STEP)]
 key to
select the sweep step from the following selections:
MODESteps
LSB/USB/CW 1.0 kHz (fixed)
AM-N/AM 1.0/5.0/9.0/10.0/20.0/25.0/50.0 kHz
WAM 1.0/5.0/9.0/10.0/20.0/25.0/50.0/100.0 kHz
FM-N5.0/6.25/10.0/12.5/20.0/25.0/50.0/100 kHz
WFM 10.0/50.0/100/500 kHz
5. The Sweep range is can be changed, as well. To do this, press the [
WIDTH(
BS STEP)]
key to select the sweep step as follows:
MODESweep range
LSB/USB/CW 100/300/500 kHz
AM-N/AM 0.1/0.2/0.3/0.5/1.0/2.0/2.5/5.0/10.0 MHz
WAM/FM-N 0.5/1.0/2.0/2.5/5.0/10.0 MHz
WFM 1.0/2.0/5.0/10.0 MHz
Sweep Range
Sweep Step
Channel Marker 
						

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Smart Search Operation
The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to where
activity is encountered by your radio. Smart Search will sweep the band of frequencies
within the current “PMS” frequency pair (described previously), making a note of where
activity is encountered and automatically loading those frequencies into a special Smart
Search memory bank. The sweep will not pause on any of these busy channels, however;
the frequency will automatically be stored without interrupting the scan.
To determine the Memory Bank for the Smart Search feature:
1. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “PMS” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
3. Confirm that the cursor is on the “S.SCH Bank” menu option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
key.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Memory Bank which you wish to use the Memory
Bank for the Smart Search, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
5. Press the [ 
• (
BEEP)]
 key to select the between “STOP” or “FIFO.” If you select “STOP,”
Smart Search will sweep the selected Memory Bank once, and then stop the scan (whether
or not all the Smart Search memories are filled). If you select “FIFO,” Smart Search will
repeatedly sweep until all Smart Search memories are full.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the cursor to the “END” menu option, then press the
[
ENT(
SET)]
 key.
7. Confirm that the cursor is on the “WRITE” menu option, then press the [
ENT(
SET)]
key.
To initiate the Smart Search sweep:
1. Recall the PMS memory channel which memorized band limit for the Smart Search.
2. Press the [
F]
 key momentarily, then press the [
3(
S.SCH)]
 key to initiate the Smart
Search.
3. When Smart Search is engaged, press the [
SCAN(
M-S SCAN)]
 key momentarily to
stop the Smart Search.
4. Press the [
V/M(
MW)]
 key momentarily to disable the Smart Search operation and re-
turn to the normal operation.
To recall the Smart Search Memories:
1. Recall the Memory mode.
2. Using the [

(
)
/(
)]
 key or keypad, select the Memory Bank for the Smart Search.
3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Smart Search Memory.