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HF/50 MHZ TRANSCEIVER
FT-950
OPERATING MANUAL
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.

Tennozu Parkside Building
2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan
YAESU USA
6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
YAESU HK
Unit 2002, 20/F, 9 Chong Yip Street,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . .
The FT-950 is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features, some of which may be unfamiliar to
you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efficiency from your FT-950, we recommend that you read this
manual in its entirety, and keep it handy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of your new transceiver.
Before using your FT-950, be sure to read and follow the instructions in the “Before You Begin” section of this manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Yaesu amateur Advanced features include: Direct Keyboard Frequency
transceiver! Whether this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equip- Entry and Band Change, Speech Processor, IF Monitor
ment is already the backbone of your station, rest assured for Voice modes, CW Pitch control, CW Spot switch, Full
your transceiver will provide many hours of operating plea- CW QSK, adjustable IF Noise Blanker, and all-mode
sure for years to come. Squelch. Two TX/RX antenna ports are provided on the
rear panel. Two key jacks are provided (one on the front
The FT-950 is an elite-class HF transceiver providing ex-
and one on the rear panel). The key jacks may be config-
ceptional performance both on transmit and receive. The
ured independently for paddle input, connection to a
FT-950 is designed for the most competitive operating
straight key, or computer-driven keying interface. The CW
situations, whether you primarily operate in contest, DX,
Message Memory is provided.
or digital-mode environments.
Frequency setup is straightforward on the FT-950. Enter
Built on the foundation of the popular FTDX9000 trans-
frequency directly for both VFO-A and VFO-B. Separate
ceiver, and carrying the proud tradition of the FT-1000
keys are provided for band selection. Each band key pro-
series, the FT-950 provides up to 100 Watts of power out-
vides three separate VFO settings for three different parts
put on SSB, CW, and FM (25 Watts AM carrier). Digital
of each band. You can establish three independent VFO
Signal Processing (DSP) is utilized throughout the design,
settings of frequency, mode, and filter for each band.
providing leading-edge performance, both transmit and
receive. In addition, 99 memories are provided to store: Frequency,
Mode, IF filter selection, Clarifier offset, and Scan-skip
The Data Management Unit (DMU-2000) is available as
status. What’s more, five quick-recall (“QMB”) memo-
an option for the FT-950. It provides extensive display
ries can instantly store operational settings at the push of a
capabilities via a user-supplied computer monitor. Included
button.
are Band Scope, Audio Scope, X-Y Oscilloscope, World
Clock, Rotator Control, extensive Transceiver Status Dis- The built-in antenna tuner includes 100 memories that au-
plays, and Station Logging Capability. tomatically store antenna matching settings for rapid au-
tomatic recall later.
For exceptional protection from strong signal interference,
the optional RF µTuning Kits may be connected via the Interfacing for digital modes is extremely simple with the
rear panel. The µTuning Kits provide extraordinarily sharp FT-950, thanks to the dedicated RTTY/PKT connection
selectivity, and protect your receiver from close-in inter- jack on the rear panel. Optimization of the filter passband,
ference on a crowded band. DSP settings, carrier insertion point, and display offset for
digital modes, is possible via the Menu programming sys-
In the front end, you may select one of two RF preamplifi-
tem.
ers, or IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) providing di-
rect feed to the first mixer. Three levels of RF attenuation Advanced technology is only part of the FT-950 story.
are available in 6-dB steps. Vertex Standard stands behind our products with a world-
wide network of dealers and service centers. We greatly
The FT-950 receiver utilizes DSP filtering, incorporating
appreciate your investment in the FT-950, and we look
many of the features of the FTDX9000, such as, Variable
forward to helping you get the most out of your new trans-
Bandwidth, IF Shift, and Passband Contour tuning. Also
ceiver. Please feel free to contact your nearest dealer, or
provided are Digital Noise Reduction, Digital Auto-Notch
one of Vertex Standard’s national headquarters offices, for
Filtering and a manually tuned IF Notch filter.
technical advice, interfacing assistance, or accessory rec-
On the transmit side, the Yaesu-exclusive Three-Band Para- ommendation. Watch Vertex Standard U.S.A.’s Home Page
metric Microphone Equalizer allows precise and flexible for late-breaking information about Vertex, Standard Ho-
adjustment of the waveform created by your voice and rizon, and Yaesu products: http://www.vertexstandard.com.
microphone. The Amplitude, Center Frequency, and Band-
Please read this manual thoroughly, to gain maximum un-
width are adjusted separately for the low, mid-range, and
derstanding of the full capability of the FT-950. We thank
high-frequency audio spectra. The transmitted bandwidth
you again for your purchase!
may also be adjusted.
FT-950 OPERATING MANUAL Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description ..................................................... 1 Interference Rejection ............................................... 40
Accessories & Options ................................................. 4 Receiver Operation (Front End Block Diagram) ... 40
Supplied Accessories ............................................... 4 ATT ........................................................................ 41
Available Options ..................................................... 5 µ-Tune Filter .......................................................... 42
Before You Begin ......................................................... 6 IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) ........................ 44
Extending the Front Feet .......................................... 6 R.FLT (Roofing Filters) ......................................... 45
Adjusting the Main Tuning Dial Torque .................. 6 IF Noise Blanker (NB) Operation .......................... 46
Resetting the Microprocessor .................................. 7 CONTOUR Control Operation .............................. 47
Resetting Memories (Only) ................................ 7 IF SHIFT Operation ............................................... 48
Menu Resetting ................................................... 7 WIDTH (IF DSP Bandwidth) Tuning .................... 49
Full Reset ............................................................ 7 Using IF Shift and Width Together................... 49
Installation and Interconnections ............................... 8 NARROW (NAR) One-Touch IF Filter Selection ... 50
Antenna Considerations ........................................... 8 IF Notch Filter Operation ....................................... 51
About Coaxial Cable ................................................ 8 Digital Notch Filter (DNF) Operation ................... 52
Grounding ................................................................ 9 Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) Operation ............ 52
Connection of Antenna and Power Cables ............. 10 RF Gain (SSB/CW/AM Modes) ............................ 53
Connection of Microphone and Headphone .......... 11 Tools for Comfortable and Effective Reception ...... 54
Key, Keyer, and Computer-Driven Keying Audio Pitch Control ............................................... 54
Interconnections ..................................................... 12 Mute Feature .......................................................... 54
VL-1000 Linear Amplifier Interconnections .......... 13 AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ............................. 55
Interfacing to Other Linear Amplifiers ................... 14 SSB/AM Mode Transmission .................................... 56
Plug/Connector Pinout Diagrams ............................ 15 Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ........................ 58
Front Panel Controls & Switches ............................. 16 ATU Operation ....................................................... 58
Display Indications .................................................... 24 About ATU Operation ............................................ 59
Rear Panel .................................................................. 27 Enhancing Transmit Signal Quality ......................... 60
Basic Operation: Receiving on Amateur Bands ...... 29 Parametric Microphone Equalizer ......................... 60
Operation on 60-Meter (5 MHz) Band Using the Speech Processor ................................... 62
(U.S and U.K. version only) .................................. 32 Adjusting the SSB Transmitted Bandwidth ........... 63
CLAR (Clarifier) Operation ................................... 33 Transmitter Convenience Features .......................... 64
LOCK ..................................................................... 34 Voice Memory ........................................................ 64
DIMMER ............................................................... 34 Voice Memory Operation from
Convenience Features ................................................ 35 the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad ..... 65
Using VFO-B ......................................................... 35 VOX (Automatic TX/RX Switching using Voice Control) ............. 66
“MY Bands” Operation .......................................... 36 MONITOR ............................................................. 67
Band Stack Operation ............................................ 37 Split Operation Using the TX Clarifier .................. 68
C.S (Custom Switch) .............................................. 37 Split-Frequency Operation ..................................... 69
Rotator Control Functions ...................................... 38 Quick Split Operation ....................................... 69
More Frequency Navigation Techniques ............... 39
Keyboard Frequency Entry .............................. 39
Using the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob ...................... 39
Using the UP/DOWN switches of
the supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone ........ 39
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CW Mode Operation ................................................. 70 VFO and Memory Scanning ..................................... 97
Setup for Straight Key VFO Scanning ........................................................ 97
(and Straight Key emulation) Operation ................ 70 Memory Scan ......................................................... 98
Using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ....................... 71 PMS (Programmable Memory Scan) ....................... 99
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation ........................ 72 Packet Operation ..................................................... 100
Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash) Ratio ...... 72 Packet Setup (Including Subcarrier Frequency) .. 100
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode ............... 73 Basic Setup .......................................................... 100
CW Convenience Features ........................................ 74 RTTY (Radio Teletype) Operation ......................... 101
Audio Peak Filter ................................................... 74 Setting Up for RTTY Operation ........................... 101
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating) .................................. 75 Basic Setup .......................................................... 101
Using CW Reverse ................................................. 76 Miscellaneous AFSK-Based Data Modes .............. 102
CW Delay Time Setting ......................................... 77 Menu Mode .............................................................. 104
CW Pitch Adjustment ............................................. 77 Using the Menu .................................................... 104
Contest Memory Keyer .......................................... 78 Menu Mode Reset ................................................ 104
Message Memory ............................................. 78 AGC Group .......................................................... 108
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode .............. 79 DISPLAY Group .................................................. 108
TEXT Memory ................................................. 80 DVS Group .......................................................... 109
Contest Number Programming ................... 82 KEYER Group ..................................................... 109
Contest Memory Keyer GENERAL Group ................................................ 110
(Using the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad) ...... 82 MODE-AM Group ............................................... 111
Message Memory ............................................. 82 MODE-CW Group ............................................... 111
TEXT Memory ................................................. 84 MODE-DATA Group ........................................... 113
FM Mode Operation ................................................. 87 MODE-FM Group ............................................... 113
Basic Operation ...................................................... 87 MODE-RTTY Group ........................................... 113
Repeater Operation ................................................ 88 MODE-SSB Group .............................................. 114
Tone Squelch Operation ......................................... 89 RX GENERAL Group ......................................... 114
Memory Operation .................................................... 90 SCOPE Group ...................................................... 115
Convenient Memory functions ............................... 90 TUNING Group ................................................... 116
QMB (Quick Memory Bank) ................................. 91 TX AUDIO Group ............................................... 116
Standard Memory Operation .................................. 92 TX GNRL Group ................................................. 118
Memory Storage ............................................... 92 Installation of the Optional Filter .......................... 120
Memory Channel Recall ................................... 92 Voice Memory Unit (DVS-6) ............................... 120
Checking Memory Channel Status ................... 93 RF µTuning Kit .................................................... 121
Erasing Memory Channel Data ........................ 93 FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner ........... 122
Moving Memory Data to Data Management Unit (DMU-2000) .................. 124
the Main Band (VFO-A) .................................. 94 Specifications ............................................................ 126
Memory Tune Operation .................................. 94 FCC Notice ............................................................... 128
Memory Groups ..................................................... 95
Memory Group Assignment ............................. 95
Choosing the Desired Memory Group ............. 95
Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency:
5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) ................................ 96

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Hand Microphone (MH-31B8) 1 pc A07890001
DC Power Cord 1 pc T9025225
Spare Fuse (25A) 1 pc Q0000074
Operating Manual 1 pc
Warranty Card 1 pc

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
MD-200A8X Ultra-High-Fidelity Desktop Microphone
MD-100A8X Desktop Microphone
YH-77STA Lightweight Stereo Headphone
VL-1000/VP-1000 Linear Amplifier/AC Power Supply
DMU-2000 Data Management Unit
RF µTuning Kit A For 160 m Band
RF µTuning Kit B For 80/40 m Bands
RF µTuning Kit C For 30/20 m Bands
FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner
DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit
FH-2 Remote Control Keypad
CT-118 VL-1000 Linear Amplifire Connection Cable
CT Cable (MDIN6P - MDIN6P 2m) Antenna Rotator Connection Cable (P/N T9101556)
CT Cable (MDIN10P - Bare Wire 2m) Linear Amplifier Connection Cable (P/N T9207451)
MD-200A8X YH-77STA FH-2
VL-1000/VP-1000 DMU-2000
RF µTuning Kit FC-40 DVS-6

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
EXTENDING THE FRONT FEET
To elevate the front panel for easy viewing, the front left and right feet of the bottom case may be extended.
Pull the front legs outward from the bottom panel.

Rotate the legs counter-clockwise to lock them in the
extended position. Be sure the legs have locked se-
curely in place, because the transceiver is quite heavy
and an unlocked leg could result in damage, should
the transceiver move suddenly.

Retracting the Front Feet
Rotate the legs clockwise, and push them inward while
rotating to the right.
The front feet should now be locked in the retracted
position.

ADJUSTING THE MAIN TUNING DIAL TORQUE

The torque (drag) of the Main Tuning Dial knob may be
adjusted according to your preferences. Simply hold down
the rear skirt of the knob, and while holding it in place
rotate the knob clockwise to reduce the drag or counter-
clockwise to increase the drag.
Hold the Skirt
TIGHTEN LOOSEN

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR
RESETTING MEMORIES (ONLY)
Use this procedure to reset (clear) the previously stored
Memory channels, without affecting any configuration
changes you may have made to the Menu settings.
1. Press the front panel’s [POWER] switch to turn the
transceiver off.
2. Press and hold in the [AM] button; while holding it
in, press and hold in the front panel’s [POWER] switch
[POWER] button [AM] button
to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes
on, you may release the buttons.
MENU RESETTING
Use this procedure to restore the Menu settings to their
factory defaults, without affecting the memories you have
programmed.
1. Press the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the trans-
ceiver off.
2. Press and hold in the [MENU] button; while holding it
in, press and hold in the front panel [POWER] switch
[POWER] button [MENU] button
to turn the transceiver on. Once the transceiver comes
on, you may release the buttons.
FULL RESET
Use this procedure to restore all Menu and Memory set- [FAST] button
tings to their original factory defaults. All Memories will
be cleared by this procedure.
1. Press the front panel [POWER] switch to turn the trans-
ceiver off.
2. Press and hold the [FAST] and [LOCK] buttons; while
holding them in, press and hold in the front panel
[POWER] switch to turn the transceiver on. Once the
transceiver comes on, you may release the buttons. [POWER] button [LOCK] button
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When the optional µTuning Kit is connected to the FT-
950, disconnect all the cables from the µTuning Kit be-
fore performing the Full Reset.

INSTALLATION AND INTERCONNECTIONS
ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
The FT-950 is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 Ohm resistive impedance at the desired operating
frequency. While minor excursions from the 50-Ohm specification are of no consequence, if the Standing Wave Ratio
(SWR) present at the Antenna jack is greater than 3:1, the transceiver’s Automatic Antenna Tuner may not be able to reduce
the impedance mismatch to an acceptable value.
Every effort should be made to ensure that the impedance of the antenna system be as close as possible to the specified 50-
Ohm value. Note that the “G5RV” type antenna does not provide a 50-Ohm impedance on all HF Amateur bands. An
external wide-range antenna coupler must be used with this antenna type.
Any antenna to be used with the FT-950 must be fed from the transceiver with 50 Ohm coaxial cable. Therefore, when
using a “balanced” antenna such as a dipole, remember that a balun or other matching/balancing device must be used to
ensure proper antenna performance.
The same precautions apply to any additional (receive-only) antennas connected to the antenna jacks; if your receive-only
antennas do not have impedance near 50 Ohms at the operating frequency, you may need to install an external antenna tuner
to obtain optimum performance.
ABOUT COAXIAL CABLE

Use high-quality 50-Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT-950 transceiver. All efforts at providing an efficient
antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy coaxial cable is used. This transceiver utilizes standard “M” (“PL-259”)
type connectors.
1/16” (2 mm ) Adapter
3/4” (20 mm)

3/4” (20 mm )
1 1/8” (30 mm)
1/8” (3 mm)
3/8” (10 mm) 5/8” (15 mm )
TYPICAL PL-259 INSTALLATION

GROUNDING
The FT-950 transceiver, like any other HF communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum
electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency in a
number of ways:
It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator.
It can minimize RF currents flowing on the shield of the coaxial cable and the chassis of the transceiver; such currents
may lead to radiation, which can cause interference to home entertainment devices or laboratory test equipment.
It can minimize the possibility of erratic transceiver/accessory operation caused by RF feedback and/or improper cur-
rent flow through logic devices.
An effective earth ground system may take several forms; for a more complete discussion, see an appropriate RF engineer-
ing text. The information below is intended only as a guideline.
Typically, the ground connection consists of one or more copper-clad steel rods, driven into the ground. If multiple ground
rods are used, they should be positioned in a “V” configuration, and bonded together at the base of the “V” which is nearest
the station location. Use a heavy, braided cable (such as the discarded shield from type RG-213 coaxial cable), and strong
cable clamps to secure the braided cable(s) to the ground rods. Be sure to weatherproof the connections to ensure many
years of reliable service. Use the same type of heavy, braided cable for the connections to the station ground bus (described
below).
Inside the station, a common ground bus consisting of a copper pipe of at least 25 mm diameter should be used. An
alternative station ground bus may consist of a wide copper plate (single-sided circuit board material is ideal) secured to the
bottom of the operating desk. Grounding connections from individual transceivers, power supplies, and data communica-
tions devices (TNCs, etc.) should be made directly to the ground bus using a heavy, braided cable.
Do not “Daisy-Chain” ground connections from one electrical device to another, and thence to the ground bus. This method
may nullify any attempt at effective radio frequency grounding. See the drawing below for examples of proper grounding
techniques.
Inspect the ground system - inside the station as well as outside - on a regular basis to ensure continued performance and
safety.
Besides following the above guidelines carefully, note that household or industrial gas lines must never be used in an
attempt to establish an electrical ground. Cold water pipes may, in some instances, help in the grounding effort, but gas lines
represent a significant explosion hazard, and must never be used.
Transceiver Linear TNC Transceiver Linear TNC

Amplifier Amplifier
"Daisy Chain"
PROPER GROUND CONNECTION IMPROPER GROUND CONNECTION

CONNECTION OF ANTENNA AND POWER CABLES
Please follow the outline in the illustration regarding the proper connection of antenna coaxial cables, as well as the DC
power cable. The DC power connector for the FT-950 must only be connected to a DC source providing 13.8 Volts DC
(±10 %), and capable of at least 22 Amperes of current. Always observe proper polarity when making DC connection:
The RED DC power lead connects to the Positive (+) DC terminal.
The BLACK DC power lead connects to the Negative (–) DC terminal.
To prevent the damage from a

thunder, atmospheric electric-
ity, electrical shock etc., please take a
good earth ground.
Use a short, thick,
braided cable to
connect your sta-
tion equipment to
the buried ground
Check a DC voltage and
rod (or alternative earth ground system).
ANTENNA “1” current rating (+13.8 V,
ANTENNA “2”
22 A) of the power supply before
connecting to the transceiver.
0 5 10 15 20 0 5 20 30 40
1 ANT 2 DC IN
V A O V ER LO A D
CONTI NUOUS CURRENT 25A

INPUT: DC 13.8 V
22 A
P OW ER
ON
-TUNE -TUNE DMU CAT
EXT
GND TO FROM ROT LINEAR TUNER PTT REC REM SPKR KEY
OF F
RED BLACK
FUSE: 25A
We recommend the use of the FP-1030A AC Power Supply. Other models of power supplies may be used with the FT-950,
but the 13.8 VDC input voltage, 22-Ampere current capability, and DC cable polarity guidelines described above must be
strictly followed.
Note that other manufacturers may use the same type of DC power connections as does your FT-950 transceiver, however,
the wiring configuration may be different from that specified for your transceiver. Serious damage can be caused if im-
proper DC connections are made; consult with a qualified service technician when in doubt.
Permanent damage can result when improper supply voltage, or reverse-polarity voltage, is applied to the FT-950.
The Limited Warranty on this transceiver does not cover damage caused by application of AC voltage, reverse
polarity DC, or DC voltage outside the specified range of 13.8 V ±10 %. When replacing fuses, be certain to use a fuse of
the proper rating. The FT-950 requires a 25 A blade fuse.
ADVICE:
Do not position the FT-950 in a location with direct exposure to sunshine.
Do not position the FT-950 in a location exposed to dust and/or high humidity.
Ensure adequate ventilation around the FT-950, to prevent heat build-up and possible reduction of performance due to
high heat.
Do not install the FT-950 on an unstable desk or table. Do not place in a location where objects may fall onto it from above.
To minimize the possibility of interference to home entertainment devices, take all precautionary steps including sepa-
ration of TV/FM antennas from Amateur transmitting antennas to the greatest extent possible, and keep transmitting
coaxial cables separated from cables connected to home entertainment devices.
Ensure that the DC power cord is not subject to undue stress or bending, which could damage the cable or cause it to be
accidentally unplugged from the rear panel DC IN jack.
Be certain to install your transmitting antenna(s) so they cannot possibly come in contact with TV/FM radio or other
antennas, or with power or telephone lines.

CONNECTION OF MICROPHONE AND HEADPHONE

KEY, KEYER, AND COMPUTER-DRIVEN KEYING INTERCONNECTIONS
The FT-950 includes many features for the CW operator. These functions will be detailed in the “Operation” section later.
Besides the built-in Electronic Keyer, two key jacks are provided, one on the front and one on the rear panel, for convenient
connection to keying devices.
The Menu selections allow you to configure the front and rear panel KEY jacks according to the device you wish to
connect. For example, you may connect your keyer paddle to the front panel KEY jack, and use Menu item “037 A1A F-
TYPE” for paddle input, and also connect the keying line from your personal computer (which emulates a “straight key”),
to the rear panel KEY jack, and configure the rear panel jack using Menu item “039 A1A R-TYPE”.
Both KEY jacks on the FT-950 utilize “Positive” keying voltage. Key-up voltage is approximately +3.3V DC, and key-
down current is approximately 0.3 mA. When connecting a key or other device to the KEY jacks, use only a 3-contact
(“stereo”) 1/4” phone plug; a 2-contact plug will place a short between the ring and (grounded) shaft of the plug, resulting
in a constant “key-down” condition in some circumstances.
-TUNE DMU CAT

KEY

VL-1000 LINEAR AMPLIFIER INTERCONNECTIONS
Be sure that both the FT-950 and VL-1000 are turned off, then follow the installation recommendations contained in the
illustration.
NOTE:
Please refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplifier operation.
Please do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet.
Set the front panel’s

INPUT switch to the
“INPUT2”.
To link the FT-950 and VL-1000 Power

switches, set the VL-1000 REMOTE switch
to the “ON” position.

INTERFACING TO OTHER LINEAR AMPLIFIERS
Antenna Cable (Not Supplied)

50 MHz Antenna
HF Antenna
DC 13.8 V
INPUT
INPUT
ANT 1
ANT 2
ANT
ANT DC IN
1 2
INPUT: DC 13.8 V
22 A
-TUNE -TUNE DMU CAT

EXT
TO FROM ROT LINEAR TUNER PTT REC REM SPKR KEY
GND
RF OUT RF IN
GND FUSE AC E ALC E RY
Light-Blue
GND
GND
Yellow
Green
Black
LINEAR
Linear Amplifier Connection Cable (T9207451: Option)
NOTE IMPORTANT NOTE!

The TX GND OUT pin (pin 2) of the LINEAR jack is Do not exceed the maximum voltage or current ratings
a transistor “open collector” circuit. It is capable of for the “TX GND OUT” pin (pin 2) of the LINEAR
handling positive relay coil voltages up to +60VDC at jack. This line is not compatible with negative DC volt-
200 mA or +30 VDC at 1 A. If you plan to use multiple ages, or AC voltages of any magnitude.
linear amplifiers for different bands, you must provide Most amplifier control relay systems require only low
external band switching of the “Linear Tx” relay con- DC voltage/current switching capability (typically,
trol line from the “TX GND OUT” line at the LIN- +12V DC at 25 ~ 75 mA), and the switching transistor
EAR jack. in the FT-950 will easily accommodate such amplifi-
The specified range for ALC voltage to be used with ers.
the FT-950 is 0 to -4 Volts DC. Linear Amplifier Connection Cable (T9207451)
Amplifier systems utilizing different ALC voltages will Color Code Information
not work correctly with the FT-950, and their ALC Wire Color LINEA Jack (Pin Number) Function
Orange 1 +13.8 V
lines must not be connected if this is the case. Yellow 2 TX GND
Green 3 GND
Red 4 BAND DATA A
Note White 5 BAND DATA B
When the FC-40 is connected to the FT-950, TX Blue 6 BAND DATA C
GND (pin 2) of the TUNER jack and the LINEAR Violet 7 BAND DATA D
Brown 8 TX INH
jack (pin 2) are common circuits. Black 9 EXT ALC IN
Gray 10 TX REQ IN
Therefore, the maximum voltage at TX GND (pin
Light Blue Case Shield
2) of the LINEAR jack must not exceed +5V.

PLUG /CONNECTOR PINOUT DIAGRAMS
MIC CAT DC IN
N/A
UP
SERIAL OUT
+5V
SERIAL IN
DOWN
N/A
FAST
GND
GND
N/A
PTT
RTS
MIC GND
CTS
MIC
NC
(as viewed from front panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel)
LINEAR TUNER RTTY/PKT

+13V OUT
TX GND +13V OUT
GND TX GND DATA IN
BAND DATA A GND GND
BAND DATA B RX D DATA PTT
BAND DATA C TX D FSK IN
BAND DATA D TUNER SENSE DATA OUT
TX INH RESET OUT SQL OUT
EXT ALC IN TX INH
TX REQ IN
(as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel) (as viewed from rear panel)
ROT (ROTATOR) PHONE RCA PLUG
CW ROTATION SIGNAL (RIGHT) GND or (---)

CCW ROTATION
SPEED
DIRECTION
GND
NC
SIGNAL (LEFT) GND SIGNAL or (+)
(as viewed from rear panel)
REM (REMOTE) KEY

For Internal Keyer For Straight Key
GND
DOT DASH COMMON KEY GND
SIGNAL
Do not use
2-conductor type plug
EXT SPKR IMPORTANT NOTE:
The µ-TUNE and DMU connectors are special connectors for this trans-
ceiver. Please do not connect any accessory or other device not specifically
approved by Vertex Standard. Failure to observe this precaution may cause
GND
damage not covered by the Limited Warranty on this apparatus.
SIGNAL

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES
[POWER] Switch [TUNE] Switch

Press and hold in this switch for two seconds to turn This is the on/off switch for the FT-950’s Automatic
the transceiver on. Similarly, press and hold in this Antenna Tuner.
switch for two seconds to turn the transceiver off. Pressing this button momentarily places the antenna
tuner in line between the transmitter final amplifier and
[ANT 1-2] Switch
the antenna jack (The “ ” icon will appear in
Pressing this switch selects the ANT 1 or the ANT 2
the display). Reception is not affected.
connector on the rear panel, and allows convenient an-
Pressing and holding in this button for two seconds,
tenna switching at the press of button. The selected
while receiving in an amateur band, activates the trans-
antenna jack is indicated on the Block Diagram Dis-
mitter for a few seconds while the automatic antenna
play shown in the Transceiver Display.
tuner rematches the antenna system impedance for
minimum SWR. The resulting setting is automatically
stored in one of the antenna tuner’s 100 memories, for
instant automatic recall later when the receiver is tuned
near the same frequency.
Pressing this button momentarily, while the Tuner is
engaged, will take the Automatic Antenna tuner out of
the transmit line.
NOTE:
When the Automatic Antenna Tuner is tuning itself, a
signal is being transmitted. Therefore, be certain that
an antenna or dummy load is connected to the selected
antenna jack before pressing and holding in the [TUNE]
button to start antenna tuning.

[MOX] Switch [SPOT] Switch
Pressing this button engages the PTT (Push to Talk) This button turns on the CW receiver spotting tone; by
circuit, to activate the transmitter (the LED inside this matching the SPOT tone to that of the incoming CW
button will glow red). It must be turned off (the red signal (precisely the same pitch), you will be “zero
LED will be off) for reception. This button replicates beating” your transmitted signal on to the frequency of
the action of the Push to Talk (PTT) switch on the mi- the other station.
crophone. When engaging the [MOX] button, or oth- The offset tone frequency will be indicated in the fre-
erwise causing a transmission to be started, be certain quency display area of the display while this button is
you have either an antenna or 50-Ohm dummy load pressed.
connected to the selected Antenna jack.
[BK-IN] Switch
[VOX] Switch This button turns the CW break-in capability on and
This button enables automatic voice-actuated transmit- off. While CW break-in is activated, the “ ” icon
ter switching in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. While appears in the display.
activated, the LED inside this button glows red. The
[KEYER] Switch
controls affecting VOX operation are the Menu items
This button toggles the internal CW keyer on and off.
“114 TGEN V GAIN”, “115 TGEN VOX DLY”, and
While activated, the “ ” icon appears in the dis-
“116 TGEN ANTI VOX”. By proper adjustment of these
play. The Keyer sending speed is adjusted via the front
controls, hands-free voice-actuated operation is pos-
panel’s [SPEED] knob and the CW Hang Time is ad-
sible.
justed via the Menu item “044 A1A DELAY”.
[MONI] (Monitor) Switch
[AGC] Switch
This button enables the transmit monitor in all modes.
This button selects the AGC characteristics for the re-
While activated, the “ ” icon appears in the dis-
ceiver. Available selections are FAST, MID, SLOW,
play. The Monitor audio level may be adjusted by turn-
or AUTO. The “AGC” icon will change according to
ing the [MONI] knob.
the AGC characteristics selected.
ADVICE:
Press the [AGC] button repeatedly to select the de-
When using headphones, the Monitor function is very
sired receiver-recovery time constant. Press and hold
helpful while adjusting the Parametric Equalizer or
in the [AGC] button for two seconds to disable the
other voice quality adjustments. The voice heard in the
AGC (for testing or weak-signal reception).
headphones represents the transmitted audio qualities.
ADVICE:
[PROC] (Processor) Switch The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with
This button enables the Parametric Microphone Equal- the [IPO] button to provide two stages of signal
izer and Speech Processor for SSB/AM transmission. reduction when an extremely strong signal is being
When the Parametric Microphone Equalizer is acti- received.
vated, the “ ” icon appears in the display. When If the AGC receiver-recovery time is set to “Off”
the Speech Processor is activated, the “ ” and by pressing and holding in the [AGC] button, the
“ ” icons appear in the display. Adjustment of S-meter will no longer deflect. Additionally, you
the Processor level is accomplished via the Menu item will likely encounter distortion on stronger signals,
“109 TGEN PROCLVL”. as the IF amplifiers and the following stages are
ADVICE: probably being overloaded.
The Speech Processor is a tool for increasing the
average power output through a compression tech-
nique. However, if the Processor level is advanced
too far, the increase in compression becomes
counter-productive, as intelligibility will suffer. We
recommend that you monitor the sound of your sig-
nal using the Monitor (with headphones).
When the optional Data Management Unit (DMU-
2000) is connected, you may use the Audio Scope/
Oscilloscope page to help you adjust the setting of
the compression level of the Speech Processor for
optimum performance using your voice and micro-
phone.

PHONES Jack [MIC GAIN] Knob

A 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts either monaural or This knob adjusts the microphone input level for (non-
stereo headphones with 2- or 3-contact plugs. When a processed) SSB and AM transmission.
plug is inserted, the loudspeaker is disabled. The frequency display will show the relative micro-
NOTE: phone gain level for 3 seconds whenever this knob is
When wearing headphones, we recommend that you turned.
turn the AF Gain levels down to their lowest settings ADVICE:
before turning power on, to minimize the impact on Adjust the [MIC GAIN] knob while speaking in a some-
your hearing caused by audio “pops” during switch- what louder than normal voice level, watch the ALC
on. level and adjust the [MIC GAIN] knob so that the ALC
level indication just reaches the right edge of the ALC
[METER] Switch
scale. Then, when you speak in your normal voice level,
This button determines the function of the meter dur-
you will not be over-driving the microphone amplifier
ing transmission.
stages.
Press this button to change the meter function in the
transmit mode as follows: [SPEED] Knob
ALC SWR ID VDD COMP ALC …… This knob adjusts the keying speed of the internal CW
ALC: Indicates the relative ALC voltage. keyer (4 ~ 60 WPM). Clockwise rotation increases the
SWR: Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio (Forward/ sending speed.
Reflected). The frequency display will show the keying speed for
ID: Indicates the final amplifier drain current. 3 seconds whenever this knob is turned.
VDD: Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage.
Microphone Connector
COMP: Indicates the speech compressor level (SSB/
This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone uti-
AM modes only).
lizing a traditional YAESU HF transceiver pinout.

KEY Jack The APF circuit is an automatic circuit, and there is no
This 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or keyer adjustment knob for the APF.
paddles (for the built-in electronic keyer), or output from [CLEAR] Switch
an external electronic keyer. Pinout is shown on page
Pressing this button will reset to factory default the
15. Key up voltage is +3.3 V DC, and key down current
functions, which are selected with the five buttons at
is 0.3 mA. This jack may be configured for keyer, “Bug”,
the left of this button.
“straight key”, or computer keying interface operation
via Menu item “037 A1A F-TYPE” (see page 111). [SELECT] Knob
There is another jack with the same name on the rear This knob is used to adjust the status of the functions
panel, and it may be configured independently for In- selected by the five buttons located above the knob.
ternal Keyer or pseudo-straight-key operation. FUNCTION EFFECT
NOTE: SWITCH
[SHIFT] Rotate the [SELECT] knob to move the pass-
You cannot use a 2-contact plug in this jack (to do so
band of the IF DSP filter by 20 Hz steps. The
produces a constant “key down” condition). total adjustment range is ±1 kHz. The position
of the passband can be observed on the dis-
[MONI] Knob play. Furthermore, the frequency display will
This knob adjusts the audio level of the transmit moni- show the shift value of the IF SHIFT for 3 sec-
tor during transmission, when activated by the [MONI] onds whenever the [SELECT] knob is turned.
[WIDTH] Rotate the [SELECT] knob to set the overall
button. bandwidth of the IF DSP filter. Counter-clock-
[SQL] Knob wise rotation reduces the bandwidth, while
clockwise rotation increases the bandwidth.
This knob sets the signal level threshold, below which The current bandwidth can be observed on the
the receiver audio is muted, in all modes. It is very display. Furthermore, the frequency display will
useful during local rag-chews, to eliminate noise be- show the bandwidth of the IF passband for 3
seconds whenever the [ SELECT ] knob is
tween incoming transmissions. This control is normally turned.
kept fully counter-clockwise (off), except when scan- [CONT] Press the [SELECT ] knob to turn the CON-
ning and during FM operation. TOUR filter on and off. Rotate the [SELECT ]
knob to adjust the CONTOUR filter response.
[SHIFT] Switch The peak position of the CONTOUR filter can
be observed on the display. Furthermore, the
Pressing this button allows you to move the IF DSP Band- frequency display will show the CONTOUR fre-
width higher or lower, using the [SELECT] knob. While quency for 3 seconds whenever the [SELECT]
activated, the LED inside this button glows orange. knob is turned.
[NOTCH] Press the [SELECT] knob to turn the IF NOTCH
[NOTCH] Switch filter on and off. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to
Pressing this button allows you to adjust the center fre- adjust the center frequency of the IF NOTCH
filter. The null position of the IF NOTCH filter
quency of the IF Notch filter using the [SELECT] can be observed on the display. Furthermore,
knob. While activated, the LED inside this button glows the frequency display will show the center fre-
orange. Press the [SELECT] knob briefly to toggle quency of the IF NOTCH filter for 3 seconds
whenever the [SELECT] knob is turned.
the IF Notch filter on/off. [µ-TUNE] Press the [SELECT] knob to turn the optional
[WIDTH] Switch RF µTuning Kit on and off. Rotate the [ SE-
LECT] knob to adjust the center frequency of
Pressing this button allows you to adjust the overall band- the µ-Tuning filter. The peak position of the µ-
width of the IF DSP filter using the [SELECT] knob. While Tuning filter can be observed on the Tuning
activated, the LED inside this button glows orange. Offset Indicator field of the display.
If the [SELECT] knob is turned too slowly, the frequency
[µ-TUNE] Switch display may not show the value. This is to prevent undes-
Pressing this button allows you to adjust the center fre- ired display of the functions caused by noise or slight vi-
bration of the controls; however, the actual value will be
quency of the µ-Tuning filter passband using the [SE- changed even if not displayed.
LECT] knob, when the optional RF µTuning Kit is You can observe the fine adjustment for a few seconds
connected. While activated, the LED inside this but- while the display is active.
While adjusting functions, the display may occasionally skip
ton glows orange. Press the [SELECT] knob briefly
one of the numbers in the sequence; this is due to “round-
to toggle the µ-Tuning function on/off. ing” of the encoder steps in the ADC converter. Set the
values to your preference, they are unique to your radio
[CONT] Switch and may not directly correspond to other units.
Pressing this button allows you to select the DSP Con- The [SELECT] knob is also used to select the Menu
tour filter response using the [SELECT] knob. While item when the Menu mode is engaged.
activated, the LED inside this button glows orange. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for one second to
Press the [SELECT ] knob briefly to toggle the IF activate the optional Voice Memory feature for the SSB/
Contour filter on/off. AM/FM modes, or the Contest Keyer for the CW mode.
Furthermore, in the CW mode, press and hold this but- See page 64 (Voice Memory feature) or page 78 (Con-
ton for 2 seconds to activate the APF (Audio Peak Fil- test Keyer) for details.
ter) which provides a very narrow audio bandwidth.

[(VFO-A)RX] Indicator/Switch [NAR] (Narrow) Switch

Press this button to activate receive on the VFO-A fre- In the SSB/CW/RTTY/PSK modes, this button is used
quency. The LED inside the button will glow green to set the DSP (digital) IF filters to Narrow bandwidth.
when the transceiver receives the VFO-A frequency. ADVICE:
When the transceiver receives the VFO-A frequency, You may adjust the bandwidth using the [SELECT]
pressing this button momentarily will mute the receiver, knob when the [WIDTH] button is engaged.
and the indicator will blink. Pressing the button once In the AM mode, this button is used to toggle the
more will restore receiver operation, and the indicator receiver’s bandwidth between wide (9 kHz) and nar-
will glow green steadily. row (6 kHz).
In the FM mode on the 28 MHz and 50 MHz bands,
QMB (Quick Memory Bank) Switches
this button is used to toggle the FM deviation/band-
[STO] (Store) Button
width between wide (±5.0 kHz Dev./25.0 kHz BW)
Pressing the [STO] button copies the contents (fre-
and narrow (±2.5 kHz Dev./12.5 kHz BW).
quency, mode, bandwidth, and also FM repeater fre-
quency shift/direction and CTCSS functions) of VFO- [SPLIT] Switch
A, into consecutive QMB Memories. Press this button to operate split frequency between
[RCL] (Recall) Button VFO-A (used for reception) and VFO-B (used for trans-
Pressing the [RCL] button, recalls one of up to five mission). If you press and hold in the [SPLIT] button
Quick Memory Bank memories for operation. for one second, the “Quick Split” feature will be en-
gaged. VFO-B will automatically be set to a frequency
5 kHz higher than the VFO-A frequency, with the same
operating mode. The transceiver will be placed in the
Split mode.

[TXW] (TX Watch) Switch [FAST] Switch
Pressing this button lets you monitor the transmit fre- Pressing this button will change the tuning rate of the
quency when split frequency operation is engaged. Main Tuning Dial knob (VFO-A) or the VFO-B Tun-
Release the button to return to normal split frequency ing Knob ([CLAR/VFO-B] knob) to 100 Hz/step.
operation. When this function is activated, the “ ” icon ap-
pears in the display.
[C.S] Switch
ADVICE:
Press this button momentarily to directly recall a fa-
This switch affects VFO-A and VFO-B independently.
vorite Menu Selection.
To program a Menu selection to the [C.S] button: press [LOCK] Switch
the [MENU] button to enter the Menu. Select the Menu This button toggles locking on/off for the Main Tun-
item you want to set as the short cut. Then press and ing Dial knob (VFO-A) or the VFO-B Tuning Knob
hold in the [C.S] button for one second; this will lock ([CLAR/VFO-B] knob). With “Lcok” on, the Main
in the selected Menu item as the short cut. Tuning Dial knob or [CLAR/VFO-B] knob can still
be turned, but the frequency will not change, and the
[MENU] Switch
“ ” icon appears in the display.
This button is used to access the Menu system. The
ADVICE:
various transceiver characteristics may be configured.
This switch locks VFO-A and VFO-B independently.
Menu operation is described in detail, in this manual,
beginning on page 104. [AB] Switch
IMPORTANT NOTE: Press this button momentarily to transfer the frequency
Pressing this button momentarily, activates the Menu. or memory channel data, from VFO-A to VFO-B, over-
The Menu items will appear on the display; once you writing any previous contents in VFO-B. Use this key
have changed the parameters, you must press and hold to set both VFO-A and VFO-B to the same frequency
in the [MENU] button for one second to save any con- and mode.
figuration changes (momentarily pressing the [MENU]
button to exit will not save the changes).
[A
B] Switch
Pressing this button momentarily, exchanges the fre-

Main Tuning Dial Knob quency or memory channel data, of VFO-A and VFO-B.
This large knob adjusts the operating frequency of the
VFO-A or a recalled memory. Clockwise rotation of [V/M] Switch
this knob increases the frequency. Default tuning in- This button toggles frequency control between VFO-
crements are 10 Hz (100 Hz in AM and FM modes); A and the memory system. In memory mode, either
when the [FAST] button is pressed, the tuning steps “ ” or “ ” icon will be shown under the frequency
increase. The available steps are: Display field to indicate the current selection. If you
OPERATING MODE 1 STEP 1 DIAL ROTATION have tuned the frequency off the Memory channel, the
LSB/USB/CW/RTTY/PKT(LSB) 10 Hz (100 Hz) 10 kHz (100 kHz) “ ” icon will be displayed. Pressing the [V/M] but-
AM/FM/PKT(FM) 100 Hz (1 kHz) 100 kHz (1 MHz) ton returns the display to the original memory fre-
Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] button is On.
quency, and the “ ” icon will again be displayed.
ADVICE: Pressing it once more returns frequency operation to
The tuning steps for the Main Tuning Dial knob are the VFO-A, and the icon will no longer be displayed.
set, at the factory, to 10 Hz per step. Via Menu item
“084 TUN DIALSTP”, however, you may change this [MA] Switch
setting from 10 Hz to 1 or 5 Hz instead. Pressing this button momentarily, will display the con-
tents of the currently-selected memory channel for 10
[(VFO-A)TX] Indicator/Switch seconds.
When this button is pushed, the LED inside the button Holding [M A] button in for one second copies the
will glow red; and, when the PTT switch is pressed, data from the selected memory to VFO-A, and two
the transceiver will transmit on the VFO-A frequency beeps sound. Previous data in VFO-A will be over-
(subject to any Clarifier offset, of course). written.
ADVICE:
If this indicator is not illuminated, it means the [(VFO- [AM] Switch
B)TX] Indicator/Switch has been selected (it will be Pressing this button momentarily, displays the contents
glowing red). In this case, transmission will be on the of the currently-selected memory channel for 10 seconds.
frequency and mode programmed for VFO-B. Pressing and holding in this key for one second (until
the double beep) copies the current operating data into
the currently selected memory channel, overwriting any
previous data stored there.

[BAND] Keys [ATT] Switch

These keys allow one-touch selection of the desired This button selects the degree of attenuation, if any, to
Amateur band (1.8 ~ 50 MHz). be applied to the receiver input.
The keys may also be used for direct entry of a desired Available selections are –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB, or
operating frequency during VFO operation. OFF. The attenuation level appears in the ATT column
of the Block Diagram Display on the display.
[MODE] Switches
ADVICE:
Pressing one of these switches, selects the operating
The Attenuator may be used in conjunction with the
mode, as shown in the chart below. Repeated presses
[IPO] button to provide two stages of signal reduction
of a particular switch will toggle to the alternate mode,
when an extremely strong signal is being received.
or step through the available selections. For example
pressing [SSB] button repeatedly toggles between [IPO] (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION) Switch
“LSB” and “USB” mode. This button may be used to set the optimum front end
For [RTTY/PKT] operation, press the button briefly characteristics of the receiver circuit for a very strong
to toggle between “RTTY” and “PKT”. Press and hold signal environment. Available selections are AMP 1
the button, repeatedly, to step through (low distortion amplifier), AMP 2 (2-stage low-distor-
“PKT(LSB)” “PKT(USB)” tion RF amplifier), or ON (bypasses the front end RF
“PKT(FM)” “PKT(LSB)” .... amplifier), and the selected receiver RF amplifier ap-
SWITCH VARIABLE MODE SELECTIONS pears in the IPO column of the Block Diagram Dis-
[SSB] LSB USB play on the display.
[CW] CW(LSB) CW(USB)
[AM/FM] AM FM
[RTTY/PKT] Momentarily: RTTY(LSB) PKT(LSB)
Press & Hold: RTTY(LSB) RTTY(USB) or
PKT(LSB) PKT(USB)
PKT(FM) PKT(LSB) ....

[R.FLT] (ROOFING FILTER) Switch [(VFO-B)RX] Indicator/Switch
This button selects the bandwidth of the receiver first This button switches the receiving frequency to VFO-
IF Roofing Filter. Available selections are 3 kHz, 6 B, the green LED imbedded within the button will light
kHz, 15 kHz, or Auto. The selected bandwidth appears up. Pressing this button again will return the receiving
in the FLT column of the Block Diagram Display on frequency to VFO-A, and the imbedded green LED
the display. will turn off.
ADVICE:
[(VFO-B)TX] Indicator/Switch
Because the roofing filter is in the first IF, the protec-
This button transfers control of the transmit frequency/
tion it provides against interference is quite significant.
mode to VFO-B, and the red LED in the button will
When set to AUTO, SSB bandwidth is 6 kHz, CW is 3
light up. Pressing this button again will transfer fre-
kHz, FM and RTTY are 15 kHz. On a crowded SSB
quency/mode control back to the VFO-A side, and the
band, however, you may wish to select the 3 kHz filter,
red LED imbedded within this button will turn off.
for the maximum possible interference rejection.
[NB] Switch [BAND] Switch
Pressing this button allows you to select the operating
This button turns the IF Noise Blanker on and off.
band (Amateur bands) by turning the [CLAR/VFO-
Press this button momentarily to reduce short-duration
B] knob.
pulse noise; the “ ” icon will appear in the display.
Press and hold this button in for one second to reduce [GRP] Switch
longer-duration man-made pulse noises; the “ ” Pressing this button allows you to select the memory
icon will blink for three seconds, then will appear con- group by turning the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
tinuously in the display.
[MHz] Switch
Press this button again to disable the noise blanker;
Pressing this button allows you to tune the VFO fre-
the “ ” icon will disappear.
quency down or up in 1 MHz increments, using the
[AF GAIN] [RF GAIN] Knobs [CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
[AF GAIN] Knob
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
The inner [AF GAIN] knob sets the receiver’s audio
This knob usually tunes the Clarifier offset frequency
volume level. Typically, you will operate with this con-
up to ±9.999 kHz. Additionally, it is used to adjust the
trol set between the 9 o’clock and 10 o’clock posi-
functions selected with five buttons located around the
tions.
[RF GAIN] Knob knob.
FUNCTION
The outer [RF GAIN] knob is the receiver’s RF gain SWITCH
EFFECT
control, which adjusts the gain of the receiver’s RF [(VFO-B)RX] Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to adjust
the VFO-B frequency, in the same step as
and IF amplifier stages. This control is normally left in
the Main Tuning Dial knob. The Frequency
the fully clockwise position. Display will be changed to show the VFO-
B frequency.
[RX CLAR] Switch [BAND] Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to change
Pressing this button activates the RX Clarifier. This the amateur band selection.
will allow you to temporarily adjust the receiving fre- [GRP] Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select
the memory group.
quency up to ±9.999 kHz with the [CLAR/VFO-B] [MHz] Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to tune the
knob. Press this button once more to return the receiver VFO frequency in 1 MHz step.
to the original frequency; the Clarifier offset will be [MCH] Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select
the memory channel.
remembered, in case you want to use it again. To can-
cel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button. [MCH] Switch
[TX CLAR] Switch Pressing this button allows you to select the memory
Pressing this button activates the TX Clarifier, to al- channel using the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
low offsetting the transmit frequency temporarily. Press
this button once more to return the transmitter to the
original frequency; the Clarifier offset will be remem-
bered, though, in case you want to use it again. To can-
cel the Clarifier offset, press the [CLEAR] button.
[CLEAR] Switch
Pressing this button clears out any frequency offset you
have programmed into the Clarifier register (thereby
setting the offset to “Zero”).

DISPLAY INDICATIONS (LEFT SIDE)
PROC The function displayed is selected by repeatedly press-

This indicator appears whenever the DSP Speech Pro- ing the [METER] switch, to step through the available
cessor is activated. meter displays. (ALC SWR ID VDD COMP
ALC ....)
MONI ADVICE:
This indicator appears whenever the transmit monitor
The ALC and ID meters can be set to the Peak-hold
circuit is activated.
function via the Menu items “009 DISP PKH ALC”
KEYER and “010 DISP PKH ID”.
This indicator appears whenever the internal CW keyer
TUNER
is activated.
This indicator appears when the internal Automatic An-
BK-IN tenna Tuner is activated.
This indicator appears whenever CW break-in opera-
HI-SWR
tion is activated.
This indicator appears if the directional coupler and
NB microprocessor detect an abnormally high SWR con-
This indicator appears when the receiver’s “short-du- dition (over 3.0:1) that cannot be resolved by the Au-
ration” Noise Blanker is activated. tomatic Antenna Tuner.
This indicator will blink for three seconds, and there- NOTE:
after appears continuously, when the receiver’s “longer If this indicator appears, check to be sure that you have
pulse” Noise Blanker is activated. the correct antenna selected for the current operating
band. Also check the condition of the antenna, the co-
NAR axial cable, and/or the connectors on the cable, to lo-
This indicator appears whenever the receiver’s narrow
cate and correct the fault.
IF DSP filter is engaged.
MIC EQ
S/PO This indicator appears whenever the Three-Band Para-
On receive, this indicates the received signal strength,
metric Microphone Equalizer is activated via the Menu.
from S-0 to S-9+60dB on receiving.
On transmit, it indicates the RF Power Output, from 0 REC
to 150 Watts on transmit. This indicator appears while the optional Voice
ADVICE: Memory Unit is recording your voice message, or the
The S and PO meters can be set to the Peak-hold func- Contest Keyer is recording your CW keying.
tion via the Menu items “007 DISP PKH S” and “008
PLAY
DISP PKH PO”.
This indicator appears while the optional Voice
Multi Function Meter Memory Unit is playing back the recorded voice mes-
The five Transmit Multi-Meter functions are listed be- sage, or the recorded Contest CW keying.
low.
ALC Indicates the relative ALC voltage.
SWR Indicates the Standing Wave Ratio
(Forward: Reflected), from 1.0 to 3.0.
ID Indicates the final amplifier drain current,
0 to 30 ampere.
VDD Indicates the final amplifier drain voltage
(nominal value: 13.8 V).
COMP Indicates the speech compressor level,
from 0 to 30 dB.

DISPLAY INDICATIONS (CENTER)
Block Diagram Display DNR

ANT (1, 2): This indicator appears whenever the Digital Noise Re-
Indicates the antenna selected by the front panel [ANT duction feature is activated.
1-2] button.
DNF
ATT (OFF, –6 dB, –12 dB, –18 dB):
This indicator appears whenever the Digital Notch Fil-
Indicates the attenuation level, selected by the front
ter is activated.
panel [ATT] button.
FLT (µ-TUNE, THRU): CONTOUR
Indicates when the optional µ-TUNE RF filter is se- The peak position of the CONTOUR Filter is graphi-
lected by the front panel [µ-TUNE] button. cally depicted here when the CONTOUR Filter is acti-
ADVICE: vated.
When the optional µ-TUNE RF filter is installed,
NOTCH
and operated in its frequency range, the “ ”
The null position of the IF Notch Filter is graphically
icon will appear.
depicted here when the IF Notch Filter is activated.
When no optional µ-TUNE RF filter is installed,
pressing the front panel [µ-TUNE] button will con- WIDTH
nect the user provided external RF equipment such Indicates the bandwidth setting of the DSP IF filter.
as a bandpass filter (Not a Yaesu option). When
SHIFT
the external path is selected, the “ ” and
Graphically indicates the peak position of the DSP IF
“ ” icons will appear. See page 43 for more
filter.
details.
IPO (AMP 1, AMP 2, ON):
Indicates which front end RF amplifier is selected by IMPORTANT NOTE
the front panel [IPO] button. The FT-950 uses a Vacuum Fluorescent Display
R.FLT (AUTO, 3 kHz, 6 kHz, 15 kHz): (VFD).
Indicates the receiver IF Roofing Filter, which is se- With long-term use, it is normal for the indication
lected by the front panel [R.FLT] button. color to change and the brightness level to decrease.
AGC (AUTO, FAST, MID, SLOW):
Indicates the AGC decay time setting, selected by the The 50 % brightness level is rated more than 30
front panel [AGC] switch. thousand hours.

DISPLAY INDICATIONS (RIGHT SIDE)
TX Multi-Display Window
This indicator appears during transmission. This window displays either the Clarifier offset or the
Memory Channel Number.
BUSY
ADVICE:
This indicator appears whenever the receiver squelch
During FM operation, the Repeater Shift will be
is open. If this indicator is not showing, and reception
indicated in this window. A Negative frequency shift
seems to have been lost on the receiver for no apparent
will be indicated by “–” while a Positive frequency
reason, check the position of the [SQL] knob and ro-
shift will be indicated by “+”.
tate it fully counter-clockwise to restore reception.
When setting the Menu items, the current setting
FAST will appear in this area.
This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial When setting the CTCSS Tone Squelch Encoding,
knob’s, tuning rate is set to “fast”. the current repeater shift direction will appear in
this area.
LOCK
When controlling the optional rotator, the antenna
This indicator appears when the Main Tuning Dial knob
direction will appear in this area during setup.
is locked.
Frequency Display
LSB, USB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, PKT
This is the frequency display.
Displays the current operating mode.
ADVICE:
Tuning Offset Indicator When adjusting the keying speed of the internal
This is a tuning scale that, as configured from the fac- CW keyer, the keying speed will appear in this area
tory, provides a visual CW tuning indication of the in- during setup.
coming signal’s offset from your transceiver’s CW car- When adjusting the “null” position of the Notch
rier frequency, as programmed by the relative clarifier filter, the center frequency of the Notch filter will
offset, or the peak position of the optional µ-TUNE appear in this area during setup.
filter. When adjusting the “null” or “peak” position of
the Contour filter, the center frequency of the Con-
CLAR tour filter will appear in this area during setup.
This indicator appears whenever the Clarifier function When adjusting the microphone gain, the micro-
is activated. phone gain level will appear in this area during
setup.
MR
When adjusting the passband of the IF DSP filter,
This indicator appears when the FT-950 is in the
the shift value of the IF SHIFT will appear in this
Memory Recall mode. area during setup.
MT When adjusting the bandwidth of the IF DSP filter,
This indicator appears when the FT-950 is in the the bandwidth of the IF passband will appear in
Memory Tune mode to indicate that the memory con- this area during setup.
tents have been temporarily changed. When setting the Menu items, the Menu item num-
ber, Menu group name, and Menu item name will
appear in this area during setup.
When setting the CTCSS frequency for Encoding
or Tone Squelch operation, the current tone infor-
mation will appear in this area during setup.
When controlling the optional rotator, the current
rotation speed will appear in this area during setup.

REAR PANEL
1 ANT 2 DC IN
INPUT : DC 13.8 V
22 A
-TUNE -TUNE DMU CAT

EXT
ANT 1/2 Jacks ROT (ROTATOR) Jack

Connect your main antenna(s) here, using a type-M This covered 6-pin MINI-DIN Jack accepts a cable to
(PL-259) connector and coaxial feed lines. The inter- connect to a YAESU G-800DXA/-1000DXA/-
nal antenna tuner affects only the antenna(s) connected 2800DXA (for USA/EXP market) or G-800DXC/-
here, and only during transmission. 1000DXC/-2800DXC (for European market) Antenna
Rotator (listed models are current as of early 2010).
Warning!
You may control the antenna azimuth, rotation, and
The 100V RF voltage (@100 W/50 Ω) is applied to
rotation speed, using the [BAND] buttons on the front
the TX RF section of the transciver while transmit-
panel.
ting. Do not touch the TX RF section absolutely
while transmitting. LINEAR Jack
This 10-pin output jack provides band selection data,
DC IN Jack which may be used for control of optional accessories
This is the DC power supply connection for the trans-
such as the VL-1000 Solid-state Linear Amplifier.
ceiver. Use the supplied DC cable to connect directly
Pinout is shown on page 15.
to a DC power supply, which must be capable of sup-
plying at least 22 A @13.8 VDC. TUNER Jack
This 8-pin output jack is used for connection to the
GND FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner. Pinout is
Use this terminal to connect the transceiver to a good
shown on page 15.
earth ground, for safety and optimum performance. Use
a large diameter, short braided cable for making ground RTTY/PKT Jack
connections, and please refer to page 9 for other notes This 6-pin input/output jack accepts AFSK input from
about proper grounding. a Terminal Node Controller (TNC); it also provides
To prevent the damage from a thunder, at- fixed level (100-mV @600 Ohms) receiver audio out-
mospheric electricity, electrical shock etc., put, and FSK keying line. Pinout is shown on page 15.
please take a good earth ground. PTT Jack
µ-TUNE Jacks This RCA input jack may be used to provide manual
These jacks are used to connect the optional RF µTun- transmitter activation using a footswitch or other
ing Kit, signal in and signal out. switching device. Its function is identical to the [MOX]
button on the front panel. The same line is available at
the RTTY/PKT jack for TNC control. Open-circuit
voltage is +5 VDC, and closed-circuit current is 1 mA.

REAR PANEL
1 ANT 2 DC IN
INPUT : DC 13.8 V
22 A
-TUNE -TUNE DMU CAT

EXT
REC Jack µ-TUNE Jack

This RCA jack provides low-level receiver audio out- This covered 10-pin mini-DIN jack is used for control
put and transmit (monitor) audio output (requires the of the optional RF µTuning Kit.
[MONI] button is turned on), for recording or external
DMU Jack
amplification. Peak signal level is 30 mVp-p at 10
This covered 8-pin mini-DIN jack accepts a cable to
kOhms.
connect an optional DMU-2000 Data Management
REM (REMOTE) Jack Unit.
By plugging in the optional FH-2 Remote Control Key-
CAT Jack
pad to this gold-plated jack, direct access to the FT-
This 9-pin serial DB-9 jack allows external computer
950 CPU is provided for control functions such as con-
control of the FT-950. Connect a serial cable here and
test memory keying, plus frequency and function con-
to the RS-232C COM port on your personal computer
trol.
(no external interface is required).
EXT SPKR Jack
PGM-SW Switch
This 3.5-mm, 2-contact, gold-plated jack provides vari-
This slide switch is used for updating the transceiver’s
able audio output for an external loudspeaker. The au-
firmware. The update software and instructions are
dio output impedance at this jack is 4 - 8 Ohms, and
available for download from the Vertex Standard
the level varies according to the setting of the front
website (http://www.yaesu.com/).
panel [AF GAIN] knob. Inserting a plug into this jack
disables the internal loudspeaker.
KEY Jack
This 1/4-inch 3-contact jack accepts a CW key or keyer
paddle. A two-contact plug cannot be used in this jack.
Key-up voltage is +3.3 V DC, and key-down current is
0.3 mA. Plug wiring is shown on page 15. This jack
may be configured for keyer, “Bug”, “straight key”, or
computer keying interface operation via Menu item
“039 A1A R-TYPE”.

BASIC OPERATION:RECEIVING ON AMATEUR BANDS
Before turning on main power, please verify the following items once more.
Have you made all ground connections securely? See page 9 for details.
Do you have your antenna(s) connected to the rear-panel Antenna jack(s)? See page 10 for details.
Is your microphone (and/or key or paddle) connected? See page 11 for details.
If using a linear amplifier, have all interconnections been successfully completed? See page 13 for details.
Please rotate the [AF GAIN] control to the fully counter-clockwise position, to avoid a loud blast of audio when the
transceiver turns on. See page 23 for details.

Here is the typical start-up procedure for normal operation:
[POWER] Switch
[ANT 1-2] Switch [VFO-A(RX)] Button [BAND] Button [MODE] Button
Main Tuning Dial Knob [AF GAIN] Knob
1. Turn on the external DC power supply. 6. Press the [BAND] button

2. Press and hold in the front-panel [POWER] switch corresponding to the Ama-
until the transceiver turns on. After about teur band on which you
five seconds (ten seconds if the optional wish to begin operation.
µ-Tuning Kit is connected), the transceiver ADVICE:
is ready for full operation. One-touch selection of each Amateur band between
3. The transceiver will start up on 7.000.00 MHz LSB, 1.8 and 50 MHz is provided.
and normal operation may begin. The FT-950 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO se-
NOTE: lection technique, which permits you to store up to
To turn power off, press and hold in the front panel three favorite frequencies and modes onto each
[POWER] switch for two seconds. band’s VFO register. For example, you may store
4. Rotate the [AF GAIN] knob to one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and
set a comfortable audio level on USB, then recall these frequencies by successive,
incoming signals or noise. momentary presses of the [14] MHz band button.
Clockwise rotation of the [AF Each Amateur band button may similarly have up
GAIN] knob increases the vol- to three frequency/mode settings applied.
ume level. When the [BAND] button is pressed, the imbed-
NOTE: ded LED will glow orange, and the [CLAR/VFO-
When using headphones, start by rotating the [AF B] knob may be used as a band selection knob.
GAIN] knob counter-clockwise, then bring the volume When the [MHz] button (located to the left of the
level up after you put the headphones on. This will [CLAR/VFO-B] knob), is pressed, the imbedded
minimize the chance of damage to your hearing caused LED will glow orange, and then rotation of the
by an unexpectedly high audio level. [CLAR/VFO-B] knob will change the frequency
5. Press the [(VFO-A )RX ] in 1 MHz steps.
Indicator/Switch to en- 7. Press the [ANT 1-2] button to select
gage the VFO-A; the im- the appropriate antenna for the band
bedded LED will glow in use. Two TX/RX antennas may be
green. used or one for TX and one RX-only
ADVICE: antenna.
If you press the [( VFO- ADVICE:
A)RX ] Indicator/Switch When you make an antenna selection, that antenna is
when the imbedded LED is already glowing green, the “remembered” by the microprocessor in conjunction
LED will now blink “on” and “off”; this indicates that with the VFO register in use.
the VFO-A receiver is temporarily muted. Just press
the [(VFO-A)RX] Indicator/Switch once more to re-
store VFO-A receiver operation.

8. Press the appropriate [MODE] button to select the de- 9. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to tune around the
sired operating mode. band, and begin normal operation.
Pressing the [SSB] button toggles the
LSB and USB mode, and also pressing the
[AM/FM] button toggles the AM and FM
mode.
ADVICE:
By convention in the Amateur bands, LSB is used
on the 7 MHz and lower bands (with the exception
of 60 meters), while USB is utilized on the 14 MHz
and higher bands.
When changing modes from SSB to CW, you will
observe a frequency shift on the display. This shift ADVICE:
represents the BFO offset between the “zero beat” Clockwise rotation of the Main Tuning Dial knob
frequency and the audible CW pitch (tone) you can increases the operating frequency, one “step” of the
hear (the pitch is programmed via the Menu item synthesizer at a time; similarly, counter-clockwise
“045 A1A PITCH”), even though the actual tone rotation of the Main Tuning Dial knob will decrease
that you hear is not changing. If you do not want the frequency. Two settings, one “normal” and one
this frequency shift to appear when changing modes “fast”, are available on each operating mode. Press-
from (for example) USB to CW, use the Menu item ing the [FAST] button engages the “Fast” tuning
“047 A1A FRQDISP”, described on page 112. selection, see chart below.
When operating on the FM mode, rotate the [SQL] It is possible to set the frequency change over one
(Squelch) knob clockwise to the point where the dial rotation, separately for the CW mode, using
background noise is just silenced. This is the point the Menu items “084 TUN DIALSTP” and “085
of maximum sensitivity to weak signals. Excessive TUN CW FINE”. See page 116.
advancement of the [SQL] knob will degrade the If you want to navigate rapidly, so as to effect rapid
ability of the receiver to detect weak signals. frequency change, there are several techniques
available:
Direct keyboard entry of the frequency (see page
39).
Use the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to tune in 1 MHz
steps (see page 39).
Use the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] scanning
keys, if your microphone is so equipped (see
page 39).
MAIN TUNING DIAL KNOB TUNING RATE
OPERATING MODE 1 STEP 1 DIAL ROTATION
NORMAL [FAST] NORMAL [FAST]
LSB/USB/CW/AM/ 10 Hz 10 kHz
RTTY/PKT(LSB) [100 Hz] [100 kHz]
FM/PKT(FM) 100 Hz [1 kHz] 100 kHz [1 MHz]
[ ] : [FAST] switch set to “ON”

OPERATION ON 60-METER (5 MHZ) BAND (U.S. AND U.K. VERSION ONLY)
The recently-released 60-meter band is covered, in the FT-950, by fixed memory channels. These channels are set to USB,
and they appear between the “last” PMS channel (“P9U”) and the first “regular” memory channel (Channel 1):
1. Press the [V/M] button once to enter the “Memory” [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
mode; the “ ” icon will appear in the display and a [VFO-A(RX)] Button [VFO-B(RX)] Button
memory channel number will appear on the Multi-Dis-

play Window in the display.
ADVICE:
If you can not enter the “Memory” mode, check to see
if the transceiver is in VFO-B mode (the green [(VFO-
B)RX] Indicator/Switch is illuminated). If so, press the
[(VFO-A)RX] Indicator/Switch to return operation to
[V/M] Button [MCH] Button
VFO-A. Now, press the [V/M] button to enter the
Main Tuning Dial Knob
“Memory” mode.
2. Press the [MCH] button located on the bottom right of CHANNEL FREQUENCY
the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob. The LED imbedded in the NUMBER U.S. VERSION U.K. VERSION
US1 5.332000 MHz 5.260000 MHz
button will glow orange to signify that rotation of the
US2 5.348000 MHz 5.280000 MHz
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob will allow selection of the US3 5.368000 MHz 5.290000 MHz
memory channel. US4 5.373000 MHz 5.368000 MHz
3. Memory channels (“US1” through “US5”: U.S. ver- US5 5.405000 MHz 5.373000 MHz
US6 — 5.400000 MHz
sion or “US1” through “US7”: U.K. version) are pre- US7 — 5.405000 MHz
programmed, at the factory, with the permitted frequen-
cies in the 5 MHz band, and the USB mode is auto-
matically selected on these channels.
4. To exit from 60-meter operation and return to the VFO
mode, just press the [V/M] button.
NOTE:
The frequencies and operating mode for 5 MHz band op-
eration are fixed, and may not be changed.

CLAR (CLARIFIER) OPERATION
The [TX CLAR], [RX CLAR], [CLEAR] buttons and [CLAR/VFO-B] knob are used to offset the receive frequency, the
transmit frequency, or both, from their settings on the VFO-A frequency. Four small numbers on the Multi-Display Window
show the current Clarifier offset. The Clarifier controls on the FT-950 are designed to allow you to preset an offset (up to
±9.999 kHz) without actually retuning, and then to activate it via the Clarifier’s [RX CLAR] and [TX CLAR] buttons. This
feature is ideal for following a drifting station, or for setting small frequency offsets sometimes utilized in DX “Split” work.
Here is the technique for utilizing the Clarifier: [CLEAR] Button
1. Press the [RX CLAR] button. In the Multi-Display [TX CLAR] Button
Multi-Display Window [RX CLAR] Button
Window, the “RX” notation will ap-
pear, and the programmed offset will
be applied to the receive frequency.
2. Rotation of the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob will allow you
to modify your initial offset on the fly. Offsets of up to
±9.99 kHz may be set using the Clarifier.
To cancel Clarifier operation, press the [RX CLAR] but-
ton. The “RX” notation will disappear from the display. [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
ADVICE:
Turning the Clarifier off simply cancels the applica-
tion of the programmed offset from the receive and/or
the transmit frequencies. To clear the Clarifier offset,
and reset it to “zero,” press the [CLEAR] button. The
programmed offset is displayed in
the small multi-channel window of
the frequency display.
You may also activate the clarifier on the VFO-B fre-
quency. In this case, the offset frequency is set using
the Main Tuning Dial knob, instead of the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob (VFO-B operation is discussed on page
TXCLAR
35).
Alternately, You may apply the Clarifier offset to
The Clarifier operation (including the offset frequency)
the transmit frequency, without changing the receive
will be memorized independently on each VFO stack
frequency (typically, for “split” DX pile-ups). See
of VFO-A and VFO-B.
page 68 for details.
The Tuning Offset Indicator provides a graphical representation of the Clarifier offset.
In the factory default setting On CW, the Tuning Offset Indicator is used for CW Center
Tuning, instead of Clarifier Offset. If you wish to change this so that the Clarifier Offset
is also displayed on CW, use the following procedure: [Plus (+) Offset]
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.

[Zero Offset]
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select Menu item
“006 DISP BAR SEL”.
ADVICE: [Minus (–) Offset]
Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily to toggle [SELECT] Knob
the Menu item display between “006 DISP” and
“BAR SEL”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select “CLAr
(Clarifier)” (replacing the default “C-tn (CW TUN-
ING)” selection).
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for one sec-
ond to save the new setting and exit to normal op-
eration. [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob

LOCK
You may lock the setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob (for VFO-A frequency tuning) and the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob (for
VFO-B frequency tuning), to prevent accidental frequency change.
Main Tuning Dial knob Lock [LOCK] Button
To lock the Main Tuning Dial knob, press the [(VFO-

A)RX] Indicator/Switch to illuminate the imbedded green
LED, then press the [LOCK] button that is located to the
right of the Main Tuning Dial knob. To unlock the Dial
setting, and restore normal tuning, press the [LOCK] but-
ton once more.
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob Lock [(VFO-A)RX] Button [(VFO-B)RX] Button
To lock the [CLAR/VFO-B ] knob, press the [( VFO-
B)RX] Indicator/Switch to illuminate the imbedded green
LED, then press the [LOCK] button that is located to the
right of the Main Tuning Dial knob. To unlock the [CLAR/
VFO-B ] knob, and restore normal tuning, press the
[LOCK] button once more.
ADVICE:
The lock feature will be memorized independently on each
Main Tuning Dial knob and the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
DIMMER
The illumination level of the display may be adjusted via Menu item “005 DISP DIM VFD”.
To adjust the illumination level: [SELECT] Knob

2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select Menu item “005
DISP DIM VFD”.
ADVICE:
Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily to toggle the
Menu item display between “005 DISP” and “DIM
VFD”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the desired [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
illumination level.
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for one second
to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

CONVENIENCE FEATURES
USING THE VFO-B
VFO-B operates similar to VFO-A, which you should be Main Tuning Dial Knob
[AB] Button
familiar with by now. However, the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob,
instead of the Main Tuning Dial knob selects the frequency
for VFO-B (See box below for tuning rate). The two VFOs
make simple transmit/receive split frequency operation
possible. Use various combinations of the four VFO red
and green transmit and receive switches to set up split fre-
quency operation. The [SPLIT] button also sets up split
frequency operation. See page 69 for details about Split-
[SPLIT] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Frequency Operation [A
B] Button
The frequency and mode data can be transferred from VFO-

A to VFO-B by pressing the [AB] button, don’t forget
that this will overwrite any settings that were in VFO-B
previously. Also, the contents of the two VFOs can be
swapped (with no loss of data) by pressing the [A B]
button.
Most of the interference reduction features, which are de-
scribed later, can also be used on VFO-B.
Two things you cannot do with VFO-B that you can do
with VFO-A, are store the contents of VFO-B directly into
a memory, and set the Clarifier offset. For these functions
you need to swap the VFO-B with the VFO-A by pressing
the [AB] button, then store the contents into the memory
or set the Clarifier.

[CLAR/VFO-B] KNOB TUNING RATE
OPERATING MODE 1 STEP 1 DIAL ROTATION
NORMAL [FAST] NORMAL [FAST]
LSB/USB/CW/AM/ 10 Hz 2 kHz
RTTY/PKT(LSB) [100 Hz] [20 kHz]
FM/PKT(FM) 100 Hz [1 kHz] 20 kHz [200 kHz]
[ ] : [FAST] switch set to “ON”
ADVICE:
It is possible to set the frequency change over one dial
rotation, separately for the CW mode, using the Menu items
“084 TUN DIALSTP” and “085 TUN CW FINE”. See
page 116.

“MY BANDS” OPERATION
When operating on an Amateur Band, it is possible to use the [BAND] button to engage the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob for
Amateur band selection. The “My Bands” feature allows you to skip some Amateur bands, and make only your preferred
bands available for selection via the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
This feature can be very useful in a contest, where the 10/18/24 MHz bands are not used, or if you do not have antennas for
some bands.
“My Bands” Setup

1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode. [SELECT] Knob

TUN MY BAND”.
ADVICE:
Press the [SELECT] knob to toggle the Menu item
display between “090 TUN” and “MY BAND”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to choose a band that
you wish to omit (skip) from the band selection loop
[MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
(when using the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob for band se-
lection). The available choices are 1.8/3.5/5/7/10/14/
18/21/24/28/50/GE (General Band).
4. Press the [ENT] button to set the command to ON.
The “E” (Enable) notation at the right of the band no-
tation will change to “d” (disable).
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select/deselect as many bands
as you like.
NOTE:
The “ON” command sets the selected band to be
skipped. The “OFF” command sets the selected band
to be included in the band selection list. Change the
“d” notation to “E” to restore a previously deleted band
to the band selection list.
6. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for one second ADVICE:
to lock in the new configuration and exit to normal The “My Band” feature affects both the VFO-A and VFO-
operation. B.
“My Band” Operation

1. Press the [BAND] button at the left of the [CLAR/ [BAND] Button
VFO-B] knob; the imbedded LED will glow orange.

2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to choose the Ama-
teur band on which you wish to operate. Only those
Amateur bands that have not been set to “skip” will
appear as you scroll through the bands.
To disable the “My Band” Operation, press the [BAND]
button again; the imbedded orange LED goes out. [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
ADVICE: 1.8 MHz

The “My Band” feature affects both the VFO-A and VFO- 3.5 MHz
B. 5 MHz
7 MHz 14 MHz
7 MHz 21 MHz
10 MHz 3.5 MHz 3.5 MHz 28 MHz
14 MHz 7 MHz
18 MHz 14 MHz
21 MHz 21 MHz
24 MHz 28 MHz
28 MHz
50 MHz

BAND STACK OPERATION
The FT-950 utilizes a triple band-stack VFO selection technique, that permits you to store up to three favorite frequencies
and modes onto each band’s VFO register. For example, you may store one frequency each on 14 MHz CW, RTTY, and
USB, then recall these VFOs by successive, momentary presses of the [14] MHz band button. Each Amateur band key may
similarly have up to three frequency/mode settings applied. Both the VFO-A and VFO-B systems have their own, indepen-
dent, band stacks.
A typical setup, for the 14 MHz band, might be arranged like this:
1. Program 14.025 MHz, CW Mode, then press the [14] [BAND] Button
MHz band button;

2. Program 14.080 MHz, RTTY Mode, then press the [14]
MHz band button;
3. Program 14.195 MHz, SSB Mode, then press the [14]
MHz band button.
With this configuration, successive momentary presses of
the [14] MHz band button will allow you to step sequen-
tially through these three VFOs.
C.S (CUSTOM SWITCH)

The front panel [C.S] button may be programmed to directly access an often-used Menu Mode selection.
C.S Setup
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode; [SELECT] Knob
the Menu list will appear on the display. [C.S] Button
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the Menu item
you want to access with the front panel [C.S] button.
ADVICE:
display between “Menu item number and group” and
“Menu Function”.
3. Press and hold in the [C.S] button for two seconds to
lock in your selection. [MENU] Button

to save the new configuration and exit to normal op-
eration.
Menu Selection Recall via [C.S] button

Press the [C.S] button. [C.S] Button
The programmed Menu item will appear on the display.

You may now rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to change
the setting of this menu item. Press and hold the [MENU]
button for one second, when you are done, to save the new
configuration and exit to normal operation.

ROTATOR CONTROL FUNCTIONS
When using a YAESU model G-800DXA, G-1000DXA, G-2800DXA (for USA/EXP market) or G-800DXC, G-
1000DXC, G-2800DXC (for European market) Antenna Rotator (not supplied), it is possible to control it from the front
panel of the FT-950.
1. Press and hold in the [ENT] button (one of the [BAND] [3.5(2)], [7(3)] Button
[14(5)], [18(6)] Button
key switches) for one second. The Frequency Display
area will change over to the “Rotator Control” con-
figuration.
2. Press either the [3.5(2)] button or the [7(3)] button to
rotate the antenna. Pressing the [3.5(2)] button will
cause rotation to the left (counter-clockwise) by two
degree steps, while pressing the [7(3)] button will cause
rotation to the right (clockwise) by two degree steps.
[ENT] Button
3. Press the [14(5)] button or the [18(6)] button to con-
Counter-clockwise Rotation
trol the speed of rotation. Pressing the [14(5)] button
Clockwise Rotation
will cause slower rotation, while pressing the [18(6)]
button will speed up rotation. Usually, you will be us-
ing the “100%” speed setting.
When you are through exercising rotator control, press the
[ENT] button momentarily. The Frequency Display will
return to the main display field.
Speed Down
Speed Up Speed (0 % ~ 100 %)
IMPORTANT NOTE Direction (0° ~ 360°)
Set the starting point to match your rotator con-

trol indicator needle via the Menu item “011
DISP RTR STU”. The default setting is zero
(north). If your controller starting point is south,
the Menu item “011 DISP RTR STU” must be
set to “180”. If not set properly the FT-950
“Overlap” Indicator
display will not show the correct direction.
When the rotator control indicator needle does
not indicate the precise antenna direction, cali-
brate the indicator needle precisely to the an-
tenna direction via the Menu item “012 DISP
RTR ADJ”.
ANT 1
ANT 2
1 ANT 2 DC IN
INPUT: DC 13.8 V
22 A
O PER AT I ON ADJ . MOD E FULL O VER LA P A B O UT VOL

MOD E S CA LE LED A DJ A DJ
-TUNE -TUNE DMU CAT EXT SE LE CT ADJ P RE S ET
EXT
CONT ROL SWI T CH ADJ
Remove the rubber cap first,

and then connect the plug.
ROT
EXT CONTROL
CONTROL
REMOTE
OPTIONAL CONNECTION CABLE (T9101556)

MORE FREQUENCY NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES
Keyboard Frequency Entry Using the [UP]/[DWN] buttons of the
You may enter operating frequencies directly into the cur- supplied MH-31B8 Hand Microphone
rent VFO, using the front panel [BAND] key buttons. The [UP]/[DWN] buttons on the [FST] Button
Example: Enter 14.250.00 MHz supplied MH-31B8 Hand Micro- [DWN] Button [UP] Button
1. Press the [ENT] button to phone may also be used to

engage the direct frequency manually scan the frequency up- DWN FST UP
entry process. Now, begin- ward or downward.

ning with the first digit of The microphone’s [UP ] / [DWN]
the frequency (the leftmost buttons utilize the tuning steps of
digit), we will enter the required digits of the frequency. the Main Tuning Dial knob. When DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
MH-31
2. Press, in order, the digits of the operating frequency, the microphone’s [FST] button is
using the [BAND] buttons (the frequency entry digit pressed, the tuning rate increases by a
or decimal point is printed on the right side of the but- factor of ten, in a manner similar to the
tons). In this example, enter transceiver front panel [FST] button.
[1.8(1)] [10(4)] [GEN(.)] [3.5(2)]
[14(5)] [50(0)] [50(0)] [50(0)] [50(0)] ADVICE:
You may independently set the tuning
The decimal point after the “MHz” portion of the fre-
steps of the [UP ]/[DWN ] buttons in the AM and FM
quency must be entered, but no decimal point is re-
modes. To set new tuning steps, use Menu items “087
quired after the “kHz” portion.
TUN AM STEP” and “088 TUN FM STEP”.
3. Press the [ENT] button once more. A short “beep” will
confirm that the frequency entry was successful, and
the new operating frequency will appear on the dis-
play.
ADVICE:
If you attempt to enter a frequency outside the operat-
ing range of 30 kHz ~ 56 MHz, the microprocessor
will ignore the attempt, and you will be returned to
your previous operating frequency. If this happens,
please try again, taking care not to repeat the error in
the frequency entry process.
Using the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob

You may change the current VFO frequency in 1 MHz
steps. Press the [MHz] button
located at the bottom and left
of the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
The 1 MHz steps will be ap-
plied to the current VFO fre-
quency. The imbedded LED
in the [MHz] button will glow
orange in the latter case.
When tuning in 1 MHz steps,
clockwise rotation of the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob will increase the frequency, while
counter-clockwise rotation will decrease the frequency.

INTERFERENCE REJECTION
RECEIVER OPERATION (FRONT END BLOCK DIAGRAM)
The FT-950 includes a wide range of special features to suppress the many types of interference that may be encountered
on the HF bands. However, real world interference conditions are constantly changing, so optimum setting of the controls
is somewhat of an art, requiring familiarity with the types of interference and the subtle effects of some of the controls.
Therefore, the following information is provided as a general guideline for typical situations, and a starting point for your
own experimentation.
The FT-950’s interference-fighting circuitry begins in its “RF” stages, and continues throughout the entire receiver section.
FT-950 allows configuration of the features described below.
R. FLT (IF Roofing Filters) (SEE PAGE 45) IF NOTCH (SEE PAGE 51)
Three Roofing filters, of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, and 3 kHz band- The IF Notch filter is a high-Q notch filter that can signifi-
widths, are provided in the 69 MHz First IF, right after the cantly reduce, if not eliminate, an interfering carrier.
first mixer. These filters are automatically selected to pro-
DNF (Digital Notch filter) (SEE PAGE 52)
vide narrow-band selectivity to protect the following IF
When multiple interfering carriers are encountered during
and DSP stages. The automatically selected filter, may be
reception, the Digital Notch Filter can significantly reduce
manually changed by the operator, if desired, for special
the level of these signals.
operating circumstances.
CONTOUR Filter (SEE PAGE 47) DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) (SEE PAGE 52)
The DSP’s Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) feature uti-
The DSP Contour filter has the unique ability to provide
lizes 15 different mathematical algorithms to analyze and
either a null or a peak in tunable segments of the receiver
suppress different noise profiles encountered on the HF/
passband. You may suppress interference and excessive
50 MHz bands. Choose the selection that provides the best
frequency components on an incoming signal, or you may
noise suppression, and allows the signal to rise up out of
peak those tunable frequency segments. The level of the
the noise.
null or peak, and the bandwidth, over which it is applied,
are adjustable via the Menu. AGC (SEE PAGE 55)
IF SHIFT (SEE PAGE 48) The AGC system is highly adaptable to changing signal
and fading characteristics, making reception possible un-
The passband center frequency of the IF DSP filter may
der the most difficult conditions.
be moved up or down by adjusting this control.
IF WIDTH (SEE PAGE 49)
The width of the IF DSP filtering may be adjusted using
this control.

ATT
When extremely strong local signals or high noise, still degrades reception, you can use the [ATT] button to insert 6, 12, or
18-dB of RF attenuation in front of the RF amplifier.
1. Press the [ATT] button several times to set the desired Block Diagram Display [ATT] Button
attenuation level, per the chart below.

: Attenuator is Off
: The incoming signal power is reduced by 6
dB (Signal voltage reduced by 1/2)
dB (Signal voltage reduced to 1/4)
dB (Signal voltage reduced to 1/8th)
The selected attenuation level will be indicated in the
ATT column of the Block Diagram Display on the dis-
play.
2. To restore full signal strength through the Attenuator
circuit area, press the [ATT] button to restore the ATT
display to the “OFF” position.
BLOCK DIAGRAM DISPLAY
ADVICE:
The attenuator selection will be memorized independently on each VFO stack of the VFO-A and VFO-B.
If background noise causes the S-meter to deflect on clear frequencies, press the [ATT] button until the S-meter drops
to about “S-1”. This setting optimizes the trade-offs between sensitivity, noise, and interference immunity. Also, once
you have tuned in a station you want to work, you may want to reduce sensitivity further (add more attenuation) by
pressing the [ATT] button to a higher setting. This reduces the strength of all signals (and noise) and can make reception
more comfortable, important especially during long QSOs. When looking for weak signals on a quiet band, you will
want maximum sensitivity, so the IPO should be disabled and the [ATT] button should be set to “OFF.” This situation is
typical during quiet times on frequencies above 21 MHz, and when using a small or negative-gain receiving antenna on
other bands.

µ-TUNE FILTER (REQUIRES THE OPTIONAL RF µTUNING KIT)
The RF µTuning Kit provides ultra-sharp RF selectivity for the front end of the transceiver. Very high Q is made possible
by the narrow-band design. Three RF µTuning Kits are available. The MTU-160 covers the 1.8 MHz band. The MTU-80/
40 covers the 3.5 and 7 MHz bands. The MTU-30/20 covers 10.1 and 14 MHz bands.
When any (or all) of the three optional units are connected, they will be automatically adjusted to center on your operating
frequency.
The narrow bandwidth is especially useful on the low bands, when many strong signals are being received via NVIS
propagation (Near Vertical-Incidence Signals) within a narrow bandwidth. The added protection for the RF stage is espe-
cially helpful in preventing IMD and blocking.
µ-Tune Operation
1. Press the [µ-TUNE] button to activate the µ-Tune fil- Block Diagram Display
[µ-TUNE] Button Tuning Offset Indicator
ter. The LED inside the [µ-TUNE] button glows or-
ange. The [SELECT] knob works as the µ-TUNING
knob.
ADVICE:
The tuning position of the µ-Tune filter will appear
in the Tuning Offset Indicator on the display for
three seconds, and the “ ” icon will be indi-
cated in the FLT column of the Block Diagram Dis-
[CLEAR] Button
play on the display.
[SELECT] Knob

The µ-Tune circuit will automatically align itself
onto your operating frequency.
Remember that µ-Tune only operates on the 14
MHz and lower bands.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to peak the response (back-
TUNING OFFSET INDICATOR
ground noise) or reduce interference.
ADVICE:
You may observe the relative peak point of the µ-
Tune filter in the Tuning Offset Indicator on the
display, while tuning the [SELECT] knob.
The amount of change in the center frequency of
the µ-Tune filter, when rotating the [SELECT] ADVICE:
knob by one click, can be configured using Menu The µ-Tune Filter selection will be memorized inde-
item “032 GENE µT DIAL”. pendently on each VFO stack of the VFO-A and VFO-
If you have performed manual adjustment of the µ- B.
Tune filter center frequency, you may press the You may change the indication of the Tuning Offset
[CLEAR] button to re-center the filter response on Indicator to display the center frequency of the µ-Tune
your current operating frequency. filter continuously while the µ-Tune filter is activated.
3. Press the [µ-TUNE] button (or [SELECT ] knob) This is Menu item “006 DISP BARSEL”. See Box on
momentarily to disengage the µ-Tune filter; the “ ” the next page for details of the setting.
icon will be changed to “ ” in the FLT column of
the Block Diagram Display on the display. In this mode, QUICK NOTE:
only the fixed bandpass filter for the current band will The permeability-tuning concept utilized in the µ-Tune cir-
be engaged. cuit dates back many decades, as it was incorporated in
ADVICE: such classic transceivers as the FT-101, the FT-901 se-
Alternate presses of the [µ-TUNE] button or the [SE- ries, the FTDX400, and similar models. The µ-Tuning Kit
LECT] knob, will switch the µ-Tune filter between on uses the same circuit as our flag ship model the FTDX9000,
or off. which is the highest development of this circuit concept
ever employed in an Amateur transceiver.

µ-TUNE FILTER (REQUIRES THE OPTIONAL RF µTUNING KIT)
ADVICE:
The µ-Tune filters are the most advanced, selective RF preselector filters ever incorporated into an Amateur Radio
transceiver. The RF selectivity provided by µ-Tune can be of tremendous value in ensuring quiet, intermod-free recep-
tion even in the most crowded bands on a contest weekend. The µ-Tune filters provide RF selectivity on the order of a
few dozen kHz at -6 dB, at the expense of a few dB of system gain on bands where noise figure is seldom an issue. You
will notice that the S-meter deflection, when µ-Tune is engaged, is slightly less than when it is out of the circuit; this is
normal. If your antenna system gain is so low that you cannot hear the band noise when µ-Tune is engaged (highly
unlikely), just switch it out, to eliminate the slight insertion loss.
As you tune around on an amateur band with µ-Tune engaged, the microprocessor automatically commands the stepper
motor driving the toroid core stack to center the filter on your current operating frequency. You may, however, use the
[SELECT(µ-TUNE)] knob to skew the filter response to one side or the other from your operating frequency, to deal
with heavy interference on one side. To re-center the µ-Tune filter on your operating frequency, and eliminate any
offset, press the [CLEAR] button.
Changing the Tuning Offset Indicator

1. Press the [MENU ] button to engage the Menu [SELECT] Knob
mode.
“006 DISP BARSEL”.
ADVICE:
display between “006 DISP” and “BARSEL”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select “u-tn
(µ-Tune)” (replacing the default “C-tn (CW TUN- [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
ING)” selection).
ond to lock in the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
Advice
If you want to use an external bandpass filter or preamplifier, you may connect it between the µ-TUNE IN and µ-TUNE
OUT jacks on the rear panel.
1. Connect the external equipment between the µ-TUNE Block Diagram Display
IN and µ-TUNE OUT jacks on the rear panel. [µ-TUNE] Button
2. Press the [µ-TUNE] button, then press the [SELECT]

knob. The receive signal will pass through the external
equipment. In this case, the “ ” and “ ” icons
will be shown in the FLT column of the VFD display
Block Diagram.
[SELECT] Knob

3. Press the [µ-TUNE] button (or [SELECT] knob) again,
the receive signal will bypass the external equipment
and be applied directly to the transceiver front-end cir-
cuit. The “ ” icon will disappear from the VFD dis-
play (only the “ ” icon will be shown). IMPORTANT NOTICE!
ADVICE: When [µ-TUNE] is enabled, the FT-950 cannot
Alternate presses of the [µ-TUNE] button or the [SE- receive a signal without an external device of
LECT] knob, will switch the receive signal between jumper cable between the µ-TUNE IN and µ-
the external equipment or the direct front-end receive TUNE OUT jacks.
circuit.

IPO (INTERCEPT POINT OPTIMIZATION)
The IPO feature allows the operator to optimize the characteristics of the receiver front end, depending on the current noise
level and the strength of incoming signals.
Press the [IPO] button several times to set the desired char- Block Diagram Display [IPO] Button
acteristic of the receiver front end, according to the chart

below.
: Amplifies the incoming signals, using a low
distortion RF preamplifier (gain: approx. 10
dB).
: Amplifies the incoming signals, using a 2-stage
low-distortion RF preamplifier (total gain:
approx. 17 dB).
: Bypasses the RF preamplifier, yielding direct
feed to the first mixer.
The selected receiver RF preamplifier will be indicated in
the IPO column of the Block Diagram Display on the dis-
play.

AMP1
ADVICE: AMP
The IPO selection will be memorized independently

AMP2 AMP
on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
On the 10 MHz and lower bands, it generally is not
necessary to use any preamplifier at all; selecting the ON
“IPO ON” position as described above will increase

the strong-signal-handling capability of the receiver,
and generally will result in more pleasant reception due
to reduced noise. If you can hear band noise with the
preamplifiers disengaged, then a preamplifier is gen-
erally not needed.
NOTE:
The IPO feature is always on “IPO ON” (No RF pream-
plifier) between 30 kHz and 1.7 MHz.

R.FLT (ROOFING FILTERS)
Narrow-band Roofing Filters of 15 kHz, 6 kHz, and 3 kHz bandwidths are provided in the first IF, right after the first mixer.
These filters provide protection for the 2nd mixer, DSP, and other circuitry that follow and can dramatically improve
reception on a very crowded band (during a contest, etc.). Typically, the AUTO selection mode is satisfactory for most
operating situations, but in an extremely crowded phone band you may wish to select, for example, the 3 kHz roofing filter
for SSB operation.
Press the [R.FLT] button to toggle the Roofing Filter se- Block Diagram Display [R.FLT] Button
lection.
AUTO 15 kHz 6 kHz 3 kHz AUTO .....
ADVICE:
As you repeatedly press the [R.FLT] button, you will
observe changes in the notation in the R.FLT column
of the Block Diagram Display on the display, denoting
the Roofing Filter currently in use.
Typically, this selection will be set to “AUTO.”
The Roofing Filter selection will be memorized inde-
pendently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
QUICK POINT: TERMINOLOGY:

The “AUTO” selection of the Roofing Filter is based on A “Roofing Filter,” as its name implies, places a “Roof”
the operating mode. However, you may override the auto- over the receiver’s IF system bandwidth. This “Roof” pro-
matic selection, if band conditions warrant a different (usu- tects the circuitry downstream from the first mixer from
ally, a tighter) selection. interference, just as a roof on a house protects the contents
from rain and snow.

IF NOISE BLANKER (NB) OPERATION
The FT-950 includes an effective IF Noise Blanker, which can significantly reduce noise caused by automotive ignition
systems.
1. Press the [NB] button momentarily to reduce short [NB] Button
duration pulse noise such as from switching transients,

automobile ignitions and power lines. The “ ” icon
will appear in the display to confirm that the Narrow-
NB is operating. Press and hold in the [NB] button for
two seconds to reduce longer-duration man-made pulse
noise. The “ ” icon will blink for three seconds,
and thereafter will appear continuously, to confirm that
the Wide-NB is operating.
2. If desired, you may adjust the Noise Blanker level via
Menu item “067 RGEN NB 1 LVL” (for short-dura-
tion pulse noise) or “068 RGEN NB 2 LVL” (for longer
duration pulse noise) to the point where the offending
noise is best reduced or eliminated. See box below for
details.
3. To end Noise Blanker operation, press the [NB] but-
ton once more. The “ ” icon will turn off, confirm-
ing that the Noise Blanker is no longer in operation.
ADVICE:
The Noise Blanker operation will be memorized indepen-
dently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B. How-
ever, the Noise Blanker level is in common.
Adjusting the Noise Blanker Level

1. Press the [MENU ] button to engage the Menu [SELECT] Knob
mode.
“067 RGEN NB 1 LVL” (for short-duration pulse
noise) or “068 RGEN NB 2 LVL” (for longer-du-
ration pulse noise).
ADVICE:
Press the [SELECT] knob to toggle the display
between “Menu Number & Menu Group Name” [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
and “Menu Item”.

3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to the point where
the offending noise is best reduced or eliminated.
ond to lock in the new setting and exit to normal
operation.

CONTOUR CONTROL OPERATION
The Contour filtering system provides a gentle perturbation of the IF filter passband. The Contour is set to either suppress,
or boost specific frequency components, and thus enhance the sound and readability of a received signal.
1. Press the [CONT] button to activate the Contour fil- [CONT] Button
CONTOUR Indicator
ter. The LED inside the [CONT] button glows orange
and the current “null” (or “peak”) position of the Con-
tour filter will appear in the CONTOUR indicator on
the display. The [SELECT] knob will now function as
the Contour knob.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to achieve the most natural-
sounding audio reproduction on the incoming signal.
ADVICE:
[CLEAR] Button
The frequency display will show the Contour frequency [SELECT] Knob
for 3 seconds whenever the [SELECT] knob is turned.
3. Press the [CLEAR] button to move the “null” (or
“peak”) position to center.
4. To cancel Contour tuning, press the [CONT] button (or
[SELECT] knob) momentarily. The graphic disappears
from the CONTOUR indicator on the display, confirm-
ing that the Contour filter is no longer in operation.
ADVICE:
Alternate presses of the [CONT] button or the [SE-
LECT] knob, will switch the Contour filter between
on or off.
Refer to Figure “B”, this illustrates an “indenta-
tion” of the Contour filter in the center of the pass-
CONTOUR GAIN “NULL”
band. The Contour filter is placing a low-Q “notch”
(per the setting of Menu item “069 RGEN CNTR
LV”, referenced above) in the passband. Counter-
CONTOUR GAIN “PEAK” clockwise rotation (to the left) of the [SELECT]
ADVICE: knob causes the notch to move towered a lower
The Contour filter selection will be memorized inde- frequency within the passband, while clockwise ro-
pendently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B. tation (to the right) causes the notch to move to-
The Contour filter level (either a null or a peak) may ward a higher frequency within the passband. By
be adjusted using Menu item “069 RGEN CNTR LV”. removing interference or unwanted frequency com-
The factory default setting is for a null of –15 (dB). ponents of the incoming signal, it is possible to
The bandwidth over which the Contour filter effect is make the desired signal rise out of the background
applied may be adjusted using Menu item “070 RGEN noise/interference, enhancing intelligibility.
CNTR WI”. The factory default setting is 10.
A B C
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit
is connected, the Audio Scope (on the “Oscilloscope”
page) is particularly useful when adjusting the Con-
tour control. Not only can you see the effect of the
null/peak of the Contour system, but you also can see
the position of the null/peak with respect to frequency
IF IF IF
components of interest on the incoming signal. You BANDWIDTH BANDWIDTH BANDWIDTH
may then observe (on the Audio Scope) the effect of

the Contour control while listening to the effect on the
signal, and this will help build your intuition on how
best to use Contour tuning in the future.
QUICK POINT:
The steep slopes of the DSP filtering, when adjusted aggressively, can impart an unnatural sound to an incoming signal.
Often, a narrow bandwidth is not the key to improving copy; the incoming signal itself may have undesirable or excessive
frequency components, especially in the low frequency range around 100-400 Hz. By judicious use of the Contour filter, the
“shoulder” of the passband response may be altered, or components may be removed from within the passband, allowing the
desired signal to rise above the background noise and interference in a manner not obtainable with other filtering systems.

IF SHIFT OPERATION (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM MODES)
IF SHIFT allows you to move the DSP filter passband higher or lower, without changing the pitch of the incoming signal,
and thus reduce or eliminate interference. Because the carrier tuning frequency is not varied, there is no need to re-tune the
operating frequency to eliminate the interference. The total passband tuning range for the IF SHIFT system is ±1 kHz.
1. Press the [SHIFT] button. The LED inside the [SHIFT] [SHIFT] Button
SHIFT Indicator
button glows orange. The [SELECT] knob functions
as the IF SHIFT knob. The center position of the IF
passband appears in the SHIFT indicator on the dis-
play.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to the left or right to re-
duce the interference.
ADVICE:
The frequency display will show the shift value of the
[CLEAR] Button
IF SHIFT for 3 seconds whenever the [SELECT] knob [SELECT] Knob
is turned.
3. Press the [CLEAR] button to move the filter passband
to center.
ADVICE:
The center position of the IF passband will be memorized
independently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
Referring to Figure “A”, note the depiction of the

IF DSP filter as the thick line, with the
[SELECT(SHIFT)] knob in the 12 o’clock posi-
tion. In Figure “B”, an interfering signal has ap-
peared inside the original passband. In Figure “C”,
y o u c a n s e e t h e e ff e c t o f r o t a t i n g t h e
[SELECT(SHIFT)] knob. The interference level
is reduced by moving the filter passband so that
the interference is outside of the passband.
A B C
Desired Signal Desired Signal Desired Signal
QRM QRM
IF IF IF
BANDWIDTH BANDWIDTH BANDWIDTH

WIDTH (IF DSP BANDWIDTH) TUNING (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT MODES)
The IF WIDTH tuning system allows you to vary the width of the DSP IF passband, to reduce or eliminate interference.
Moreover, the bandwidth may actually be expanded from its default setting, should you wish to enhance incoming signal
fidelity when interference on the band is low.
1. Press the [ WIDTH ] button. The LED inside the [WIDTH] Button
WIDTH Indicator
[WIDTH] button glows orange. The [SELECT] knob
functions as the WITDH knob. The current bandwidth
appears in the WIDTH indicator on the display.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to
the left or right to reduce the in-
terference.
ADVICE:
The frequency display will show
[CLEAR] Button
the bandwidth of the IF pass- [SELECT] Knob
band for 3 seconds whenever the
[SELECT] knob is turned.
3. Press the [CLEAR] button to set
the bandwidth to default.
Using IF SHIFT and WIDTH Together
The IF SHIFT and Variable IF WIDTH features
together form a very effective interference-fight-
ing filtering system.
ADVICE:
The IF Bandwidth will be memorized independently on For example, in Figure “A”, you can see how inter-
each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B. ference has appeared both on the high and low sides
of the desired signal. Press the [WIDTH] button
Referring to Figure “B”, you can see the default then rotate the [SELECT(WIDTH)] knob, the in-
bandwidth on the SSB mode by pressing the terference from one side can be eliminated (Figure
[CLEAR] button. “B”). Next, press the [SHIFT] button and rotate
By rotating the [SELECT(WIDTH)] knob to the the [SELECT(SHIFT)] knob to re-positioning the
left, the bandwidth will narrow (see Figure “A”, passband (Figure “C”), the interference on the op-
while rotation of the [SELECT(WIDTH)] knob to posite side can be removed, without re-introduc-
the right, as depicted in Figure “C”, will increase ing the interference previously eliminated in Fig-
the bandwidth. ure “B”.
A B C A B C
Desired Signal Desired Signal Desired Signal
QRM QRM QRM

QRM QRM QRM
IF IF IF
IF IF IF
ADVICE:
For best interference reduction, the WIDTH and
SHIFT features are the primary tools you should
The default bandwidths, and total bandwidth ad- use. After narrowing the bandwidth (WIDTH) and/
justment range, will vary according to the operat- or adjusting the center of the passband (SHIFT).
ing mode: The Contour control may then yield additional sig-
SSB Mode: 1.8 kHz ~ 3.0 kHz (default: 2.4 kHz). nal-enhancement benefits on the net residual band-
CW Mode: 500 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz (default: 2.4 kHz) width. Even more, the IF NOTCH Filter (described
RTTY/PKT Modes: 500 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz (default: later) may also be used, in conjunction with these
500 Hz) filter systems, to significant advantage.

NARROW (NAR) ONE-TOUCH IF FILTER SELECTION
Pressing the [NAR] button provides one-touch, mode-specific, selection of a narrow IF DSP filter setting that does not
require resetting the [SELECT(WIDTH)] knob.
Pressing the [NAR] button once more returns the band- [WIDTH] Button
WIDTH Indicator
width control to the WITDH/SHIFT system. The factory
default bandwidths are:
[NAR] SWITCH
OPERATING MODE
“ON” “OFF”
SSB 200 Hz ~ 1.8 kHz 1.8 ~ 3.0 kHz
(1.8 kHz) (2.4 kHz)
CW 100 ~ 500 Hz 500 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz
(500 Hz) (2.4 kHz)
RTTY/PKT-L/PKT-U 100 ~ 500 Hz 500 Hz ~ 2.4 kHz
(300 Hz) (500 Hz) [NAR] Button
PKT-FM 9 kHz 16 kHz [SELECT] Knob
AM 6 kHz 9 kHz
FM (28/50 MHz Bands) 9 kHz 16 kHz
: Depends on the [WIDTH] knob
( ): Default Bandwidth
ADVICE:
When the narrow bandwidth is selected, the “ ”
icon will appear in the display.
Even if the [NAR] button has been pressed to engage
the narrow filter, you may adjust the narrow IF band-
width by rotating the [SELECT(WIDTH)] knob (re-
quires pressing the [WIDTH] button). The IF SHIFT
still is operational (requires pressing the [SHIFT] but-
ton). For many applications, you may find that simply
pressing the [NAR] button instead of adjustment of
the [SELECT(WIDTH)] knob, may be satisfactory for
interference reduction.
When you press the [NAR] button in the FM mode,
both transmit and receive bandwidths are narrowed.

IF NOTCH FILTER OPERATION (SSB/CW/RTTY/PKT/AM MODES)
The IF NOTCH filter is a highly effective system that allows you to slice out an interfering beat note or other carrier signal
from inside the receiver passband.
1. Press the [NOTCH] button to activate the Notch filter. [NOTCH] Button
NOTCH Indicator
The LED inside the [NOTCH] button glows orange
and the current “null” position of the NOTCH filter
will appear in the NOTCH indicator on the display.
The [SELECT] knob functions as the Notch adjust-
ment knob.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to adjust the “null” posi-
tion of the Notch filter.
ADVICE:
[CLEAR] Button
The frequency display will show the Notch frequency [SELECT] Knob
for 3 seconds whenever the [SELECT] knob is turned.
3. Press the [CLEAR] button to move the “null” position
to center.
4. To cancel the NOTCH filter, press the [NOTCH] but-
ton (or [SELECT] knob) momentarily. The graphic
disappears from the NOTCH indicator on the display,
confirming that the NOTCH filter is no longer opera-
tion.
ADVICE:
Alternate presses of the [NOTCH] button or the [SE-
LECT] knob, will switch the NOTCH filter between
on or off.
ADVICE: The performance of the IF NOTCH filter is shown
The IF NOTCH Filter selection will be memorized in Figure “A”, where the effect of rotation of the
independently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO- [SELECT(NOTCH)] knob is depicted. In Figure
B. “B” you can see the notching effect of the IF
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit NOTCH filter as you rotate the
is connected, the effect of the IF NOTCH filter may be [SELECT(NOTCH)] knob to eliminate the incom-
observed on the Audio Scope (on the “Oscilloscope” ing interference.
page). The Notch will be observed as a “dip” in the A B
noise platform observed. What’s more, the “Waterfall”
Desired Signal Desired Signal
display may be used to observe the effect of the IF
NOTCH filter, which will appear as a white area in the
colored background area. QRM QRM
(Heterodyne) (Heterodyne)
IF IF
BANDWIDTH BANDWIDTH

DIGITAL NOTCH FILTER (DNF) OPERATION
The Digital NOTCH Filter (DNF) is an effective beat-canceling filter that can null out a number of interfering beat notes
inside the receiver passband. Because this is an Auto-Notch feature, there is no adjustment knob associated with this filter.
ADVICE:
If a very strong interfering carrier is encountered, we recommend you first use the IF NOTCH filter, as it is the most
effective notching tool in the receiver section.
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. [SELECT] Knob

RGEN DNF”.
ADVICE:
display between “071 RGEN” and “DNF”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select “ON”. The
“ ” icon will appear in the display.
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for one second [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob

To disable the Digital NOTCH Filter, just repeat the above
procedure, rotating the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select
“OFF” in step 3 above. The “ ” icon will turn off, con-
firming that the Digital NOTCH Filter is not active.
ADVICE:
The Digital NOTCH Filter selection will be memorized
independently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION (DNR) OPERATION

The Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) system is designed to reduce the level of random noise found on the HF and 50 MHz
bands, and it is especially effective during SSB operation. By setting the Menu item “072 RGEN DNR”, any of 15 different
noise-reduction algorithms can be selected; each of these algorithms was created for dealing with a different noise profile,
and you will want to experiment with the DNR system to find the best setting according to the noise currently being
experienced.
RGEN DNR”.
ADVICE:
Menu item display between “072 RGEN” and “DNR”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the setting
that most effectively reduces the noise level. The “ ”
icon will appear in the display. [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob

To disable the DNR system, just repeat the above proce-
dure, rotating the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select “OFF”
in step 3 above. The “ ” icon will turn off, confirming
that the DNR system is not active.
ADVICE:
The Digital Noise Reduction will be memorized indepen-
dently on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.

RF GAIN (SSB/CW/AM MODES)
The RF Gain control provides manual adjustment of the gain levels for the receiver RF and IF stages, to account for noise
and signal strength conditions at the moment.
1. The [RF GAIN] knob should, initially, be rotated to

the fully clockwise position. This is the point of maxi-
mum sensitivity.
2. Counter-clockwise rotation of the [RF GAIN] knob
will gradually reduce the system gain.
ADVICE:
As the [RF GAIN] knob is rotated counterclockwise
[RF GAIN] Knob
to reduce the gain, the S-meter reading will rise. This
indicates that the AGC voltage being applied to the
receiver is increasing (which causes a reduction in re-
ceiver gain).
Rotating the [RF GAIN] knob control to the fully
counter-clockwise position will essentially disable the
receiver, as the gain will be greatly reduced. In this
case, the S-meter will appear to be “pegged” against
the right edge of the analog S-meter scale.
QUICK POINT:
Reception frequently can be optimized by rotating the
[RF GAIN] knob slightly counter-clockwise to the
point where the “stationary” meter indication is set just
about the same as the incoming noise level. This set-
ting ensures that excessive gain is not being utilized,
without so much gain reduction that incoming signals
cannot be heard.
The RF Gain control, along with the IPO and the At-
tenuator features, all affect the system receiver gain in
different ways. The IPO generally should be the first
feature engaged when dealing with a high noise level,
or a crowded, high-level signal environment, the IPO
generally should be the first feature engaged, if the fre-
quency is low enough to allow the preamplifier to be
bypassed. Thereafter, the RF Gain and Attenuator fea-
tures may be employed to provide precise, delicate
adjustment of the receiver gain to fully optimize per-
formance.

TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION
AUDIO PITCH CONTROL (SSB MODE)
The FT-950 permits adjustment of the receiver audio response by shifting the carrier point during SSB operation.

J3E LSB CAR” or “066 J3E USB CAR”.
ADVICE:
Menu item display between “Menu Item Number &
Group Name” and “Menu Function”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to adjust the receiver
audio response as desired. [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob

MUTE FEATURE
There may be occasions when you want to silence the receiver audio of the FT-950, perhaps to concentrate on another
receiver or telephone call. The Mute feature makes this simple to accomplish.
VFO-A/Memory Mute
Press the [(VFO-A)RX] Indicator/Switch, while receiv- [VFO-A(RX)] Button [VFO-B(RX)] Button
ing the VFO-A frequency or Memory channel. The FT-
950 will be silenced and the green LED in the [(VFO-
A)RX] Indicator/Switch will blink.
To restore reception, just press the blinking [(VFO-A)RX]
Indicator/Switch once more.
VFO-B Mute
While receiving the VFO-B frequency, press the [(VFO-
B)RX] Indicator/Switch. The FT-950 will be silenced and
the green LED in the [(VFO-B)RX] Indicator/Switch will
blink.
To restore reception, just press the blinking [(VFO-B)RX]
Indicator/Switch once more.
ADVICE:
If you press the [POWER] switch momentarily while the
transceiver is turned on, the transceiver’s audio will be
muted for three seconds.

TOOLS FOR COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE RECEPTION
AGC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL)
The AGC system is designed to help compensate for fading and other propagation effects. The AGC characteristics can be
individually set for each operating mode. The basic objective of AGC is to maintain a constant audio output level once a
certain minimum threshold of signal strength is achieved.
Press the [AGC] button repeatedly to select the desired Block Diagram Display
receiver-recovery time constant. You will observe the AGC
status notation in the AGC column of the Block Diagram
Display on the display, denoting the AGC receiver-recov-
ery time currently in use. For most operations, we recom-
mend the “AUTO” mode. Additionally, you may disable
the AGC by pressing and holding in the [AGC] button for
one second.
[AGC] Button

NOTE:
Pressing the [AGC] button allows selection of the desired
receiver-recovery time constant. Normally, the “AUTO”
selection is satisfactory for most situations, but in the event
of operation on a crowded band where you wish to receive
a weak signal, you may wish to change the setting to FAST.
The AUTO mode selections are:
OPERATING MODE AUTO AGC SELECTION
LSB SLOW
USB SLOW
CW FAST
AM FAST
FM FAST
RTTY SLOW
PKT (FM) FAST
PKT (LSB) SLOW
ADVICE:
The AGC selection will be memorized independently
on each VFO stack of VFO-A and VFO-B.
If the AGC receiver-recovery time is set to “Off” by
pressing and holding in the [AGC] button, the S-meter
will no longer deflect. Additionally, you will likely
encounter distortion on stronger signals, as the IF am-
plifiers and the following stages are probably being
overloaded.
QUICK POINT: TERMINOLOGY:
Several aspects of AGC performance may be configured Automatic Gain Control, or AGC, is a circuit that senses
via the Menu. However, because AGC can have such a the incoming signal strength, and then limits the gain of
profound impact on overall receiver performance, we gen- the RF and IF stages to keep the output audio volume at a
erally do not recommend any changes to the AGC Menu more-or-less constant level. AGC also protects the RF, IF,
selections until you are thoroughly familiar with the per- Audio, and DSP stages from overload, as it limits the sig-
formance of the FT-950. nal strength that is allowed to flow, irrespective of the in-
put signal level.

SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION
[POWER] Switch
[METER] Switch [VFO-A(RX)] Button [BAND] Buttons [MODE] Buttons
[MIC GAIN] Knob Main Tuning Dial Knob
1. Press the [BAND] button 5. Adjust the microphone amplifier gain to match the
corresponding to the Ama- microphone and your voice level: press the [METER]
teur band on which you switch repeatedly to select the “ALC” meter,
wish to operate. close the PTT switch, and speak into the mi-
crophone in a normal voice level.
2. Press the [SSB] button for SSB opera- In the SSB mode, adjust the [MIC GAIN]
tion. knob so that the ALC meter stays within
For AM operation press the [AM/FM] the ALC zone of the meter (up to half scale
button repeatedly until the “ ” icon deflection) on voice peaks.
appears in the display.
ADVICE:
By convention, LSB is used in the 7 MHz and lower
Amateur bands for SSB communication, and USB is In the AM mode, adjust the [MIC GAIN] knob so that
used on the 14 MHz and higher bands (the 10 MHz the ALC meter does not deflect at voice peaks.
band is used for CW and data modes only). ADVICE:
3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to adjust the oper- The frequency display will show the relative micro-
ating frequency. Alternately, you may use the [UP]/ phone gain level for 3 seconds whenever the [MIC
[DWN] scanning buttons on the MH-31B8 Hand Mi- GAIN] knob is turned.
crophone to sweep up or down the current band. 6. Release the PTT switch at the end of your transmis-
4. Press the microphone’s PTT (Push To Talk) switch to sion. The transceiver will return to the receive mode.
begin transmission; speak into the microphone in a
normal voice level.
ADVICE:
The “ ” indicator will light up in the frequency
display area, confirming that transmission is in
progress.
When transmitting in the AM mode, set a maxi-
mum (carrier) power output of 25 Watts via the
Menu item “112 TGEN AM CAR”. See Box on the
next page for details of the setting.

SSB/AM MODE TRANSMISSION
ADVICE:
ALC meter deflection may be caused by excessive drive Four techniques for exercising Transmit/Receive con-
power, but also by reflected power detected in the an- trol are provided on the FT-950. You may choose the
tenna system. If the impedance presented to the trans- technique(s) that best suit your operating needs:
ceiver is different from 50 Ohms, ALC meter action Pressing the microphone PTT switch will engage
may be observed that is not related to the proper set- the transmitter.
ting of the [MIC GAIN] knob. Therefore, we recom- The rear panel PTT jack may be connected to a
mend that you make the [MIC GAIN] knob adjustments foot switch or other manual switching device in
into a dummy load or antenna system presenting im- order to engage the transmitter.
pedance very close to 50 Ohms. Pressing the front panel [MOX] button will lock
In the SSB mode, you may set the desired power out- the transmitter on. Press the [MOX] button again
put via the Menu item “111 TGEN TX PWR”. The to return to receive.
adjustment range is between 5 Watts and 100 Watts. The VOX (Voice Operated Xmit) circuit will en-
You should always use the minimum power necessary gage the transmitter automatically when you speak
to maintain reliable communications. into the microphone. For details of VOX opera-
When performing “on air” tests (such as the setup of tion, see page 66.
microphone gain), be sure to check the frequency be-
fore transmitting, to avoid interference to others who
may already be using the frequency.
Adjusting the SSB TX Power Output

1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. Multi-Display Window
“111 TGEN TX PWR”.
ADVICE:
If necessary, press the [SELECT] knob to toggle
the Menu item display between “111 TGEN” and
“TX PWR”.
3. Close the PTT switch, and then rotate the [CLAR/
VFO-B] knob to adjust the desired power output [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
on the Multi-Display Window. [SELECT] Knob
ADVICE:
The value (5 -100) displayed in the Multi-Display
window is a relative percentage of the maximum
TX power available in the selected mode. It is not
the true TX output level.
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for one sec- ADVICE:
ond to save the new setting and exit to normal op- The TX Power Output setting cannot be stored in any
eration. of the memory channels.
Adjusting the AM Carrier

1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. PO Meter
“112 TGEN AM CAR”.
ADVICE:
display between “112 TGEN” and “AM CAR”.
3. Close the PTT switch. Do not speak into the mi-
crophone. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to ad-
just the PO meter reading is “25 W”. [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
[SELECT] Knob
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for one sec- ADVICE:
ond to save the new setting and exit to normal op- The AM TX Power Output setting cannot be stored in
eration. any of the memory channels.

USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
The Automatic Antenna Tuner (hereinafter referred to as the “ATU”) built into each FT-950 is designed to ensure a 50-
Ohm load for the final amplifier stage of the transmitter. We recommend that the ATU be used whenever you operate on the
FT-950.
ADVICE:
Because the ATU of the FT-950 is located inside the station, it only adjusts the impedance presented to the transceiver
at the station end of your coaxial cable feedline. It does not “tune” the SWR at the antenna feed point itself. When
designing and building your antenna system, we recommend that every effort be made to ensure a low SWR at the
antenna feed point.
The ATU of the FT-950 includes 100 memories for tuning data. Eleven of these memories are allocated, one per
Amateur band, so that each band has at least one setting preset for use on that band. The remaining 89 memories are
reserved for the 89 most-recent tuning points, for quick frequency change without the need to retune the ATU.
The ATU in the FT-950 is designed to match impedances within the range of 16.5 Ohms to 150 Ohms, corresponding
to an SWR of 3:1 or less on the 160 through 6 meter amateur bands. Accordingly, simple non-resonant whip antennas,
along with random-length wires and the “G5RV” antenna (on most bands) may not be within the impedance matching
range of the ATU.
ATU OPERATION
1. Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to set the radio to the [TUNE] Button
desired operating frequency within the Amateur band.
2. Press the [TUNE] button momentarily to place the ATU
in the transmit line (no adjustment/tuning will occur
yet). The “ ” icon will appear in the display.
QUICK POINT:
The momentary press of the [TUNE] button will turn
the tuner on, and the microprocessor will automatically
select the tuning point closest to the current operating
frequency.
3. Press and hold in the [TUNE] button for one second to
begin automatic tuning. The transmitter will be en- QUICK POINTS:
gaged, and the “ ” icon will blink while tuning As shipped from the factory, only one ATU alignment point
is in progress. When the optimum tuning point has been is saved on each Amateur band. This was memorized dur-
reached, the radio will return to receive, and the ing the final alignment and performance verification stages
“ ” icon will again glow steadily (instead of on the production line.
blinking).
4. To disconnect the ATU from the transmit line, press NOTE:
the [TUNE] button momentarily. The “ ” icon Please check the operating frequency before beginning the
will turn off, confirming that the ATU has been turned tuning process, to be sure you are not interfering with oth-
off. In the “Off” mode, the transceiver will be directly ers who may already be using the frequency.
connected to the coaxial cable connected to your an- TERMINOLOGY:
tenna, and will operate based on whatever impedance Antenna Tuner Memories: The microprocessor of the ATU
is present at the station end of the coax. makes a note of the positions of the tuning capacitors and
ADVICE: the selected inductors, and stores the data for each 10 kHz
The ATU circuit is located between the final amplifier and window in which tuning has occurred. This eliminates the
the rear-panel antenna jack; reception is not affected by need to re-tune every time you return to a frequency on
the ATU. which you have already completed the tuning process.

USING THE AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
ABOUT ATU OPERATION
Figure 1 depicts a situation where normal tuning via the ATU has been successfully completed, and the tuning data has been
stored in the ATU memory. The antenna system as seen by the transmitter is shown.
In Figure 2, the operator has changed frequency, and the “ ” icon has appeared. The operator presses and holds in
the [TUNE] button for two seconds to begin impedance matching using the ATU.
If a high SWR condition exists (above 3:1), corrective action must be taken in the antenna system to bring the impedance
closer to 50 Ohms. The ATU will refuse to memorize settings on frequencies where the SWR exceeds 3:1. A High SWR
may indicate a mechanical failure in the feed system, and can lead to the generation of spurious signals causing TVI, etc.
SWR: 2.0
Feed Point SWR
SWR: 1.5
SWR: 1.0
Frequency
SWR after ATU Tuning
FIGURE 1
The “ ” icon appears on the display

when you transmit on this frequency
Memorized ATU Tuning
SWR: 3.0
SWR: 3.0
SWR: 2.0
Retuned Setting
SWR: 1.0
Frequency
FIGURE 2
About ATU Memories

SWR (After tuning) Less than 1.5:1
The tuner settings are stored in the ATU memory.
SWR (After tuning) Greater than 1.5:1
Tuning data will not be retained in memory. If you return to the same frequency, the tuning process must be repeated.
SWR (After tuning) Greater than 3:1
The “ ” icon will light up, and the tuner settings, if achieved, will not be memorized. Please investigate the
high SWR condition and resolve the problem, before attempting further operation using this antenna.

ENHANCING TRANSMIT SIGNAL QUALITY
PARAMETRIC MICROPHONE EQUALIZER (SSB/AM/FM MODE)
The FT-950 includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer that provides precise, independent control
over the low, mid and treble ranges in your voice waveform. You may utilize one group of settings when the speech
processor is off and an alternate group of settings when the speech processor is on. The speech processor feature is de-
scribed in the next chapter.
QUICK POINT:
The Parametric Equalizer is a unique technique for adjusting the signal quality. The three audio ranges may be adjusted so
precisely, it is possible to craft an audio response that provides a natural and pleasant sound that you may not have ever
experienced before. Alternately, the Effective “talk power” can be significantly enhanced.
The aspects of configuration that you may adjust on the Parametric Equalizer are:
Center Frequency: The center frequency of each of the three bands may be adjusted.
Gain: The amount of enhancement (or suppression) within each band may be adjusted.
Q: The bandwidth over which the equalization is applied may be adjusted.
Setup of the Parametric Microphone Equalizer

1. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack. [MONI] Button [SELECT] Knob
2. Set the RF output power to minimum value via the
Menu item “111 TGEN TX PWR”, so you will not
cause interference to other users while making adjust-
ments.
ADVICE:
We recommend that you connect a dummy load to
one of the Antenna jacks, and monitor your signal
on a separate receiver, to prevent interference to [PROC] Button [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
other users.
You will have the best chance of hearing the ef-
fects of adjustments if you wear headphones (con-
nected to the monitor receiver) while listening to
your transmitted signal.
3. To adjust the Parametric Microphone Equalizer while
the speech processor is disabled, press the [PROC]
button until the “ ” icon appears in the display.
To adjust the Parametric Microphone Equalizer with
the speech processor engaged, press the [PROC] but-
ton until the “ ” and “ ” icons appear in 8. Close the PTT switch, and speak into the microphone
the display. while listening to the effect of the changes you are
4. Press the [MONI] button, if you want to listen on the making. Because the overall effect on the sound will
FT-950’s internal monitor. change with each adjustment, you should make sev-
5. Press the [MENU] button momentarily. The Menu list eral passes through each adjustment area, to be sure
will appear in the display. that you are achieving the optimum settings.
6. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to find the “EQ” Menu 9. When you have completed all adjustments, press and
area, containing Menu items “091” through “099”; hold in the [MENU] button for one second to save the
these parameters apply to the adjustment of the Para- new settings and exit to normal operation. If you only
metric Microphone Equalizer when the speech proces- press the [MENU] button momentarily to exit, none of
sor is disabled. Menu items “100” through “108” ap- the changes you performed will be stored.
ply to the adjustment of the Parametric Microphone ADVICE:
Equalizer when the speech processor is engaged. To roll off excessive bass response in a wide-range studio
ADVICE: microphone, try putting a 10 dB null at 100 Hz with a
If you do not find the Menu item number, press the bandwidth of “1” or “2”, do about a 3 dB null centered on
[SELECT] knob momentarily to switch the Menu item 800 Hz with a bandwidth of “3,” and then put an 8 dB
name to the Menu item number. peak centered on 2100 Hz with a bandwidth of “1.” These
7. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to perform adjust- are starting recommendations; each microphone and user’s
ments to a particular Menu item. voice will be different, often requiring different settings.

PARAMETRIC MICROPHONE EQUALIZER (SSB/AM/FM MODE)
Activating the Parametric Microphone Equalizer
1. Adjust the [MIC GAIN] knob, as described on page [MIC GAIN] Knob
56.
2. Press the [PROC] button momentarily. The “ ”
icon will appear in the display, confirming that the
Parametric Microphone Equalizer is engaged.
ADVICE:
A blinking “ ” icon indicates the Parametric
Microphone Equalizer menu settings have all been set
to “OFF” (“091 TAUD EQ1 FRQ”, “094 TAUD EQ2 [PROC] Button
FRQ”, “097 TAUD EQ3 FRQ”).

3. Press the PTT switch on the microphone, and speak
into the microphone in a normal voice level.
4. To switch the Parametric Microphone Equalizer off,
press the [ PROC ] button repeatedly until the
“ ” icon disappears.
3-STAGE PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER ADJUSTMENTS (SPEECH PROCESSOR: “OFF”)

Center Frequency “091 tAUd EQ1-FREQ” “100” (Hz) ~ “700” (Hz)
“094 tAUd EQ2-FREQ” “700” (Hz) ~ “1500” (Hz)
“097 tAUd EQ3-FREQ” “1500” (Hz) ~ “3200” (Hz)
Parametric Gain “092 AUd EQ1-LVL” (Low) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
“095 tAUd EQ2-LVL” (Mid) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
“098 tAUd EQ3-LVL” (High) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
Q (Bandwidth) “093 tAUd EQ1-BW” (Low) “1” ~ “10”
“096 tAUd EQ2-BW” (Mid) “1” ~ “10”
“099 tAUd EQ3-BW” (High) “1” ~ “10”
3-STAGE PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER A DJUSTMENTS (SPEECH PROCESSOR: “ON”)

Center Frequency “100 tAUd PE1-FREQ” “100” (Hz) ~ “700” (Hz)
“103 tAUd PE2-FREQ” “700” (Hz) ~ “1500” (Hz)
“106 tAUd PE3-FREQ” “1500” (Hz) ~ “3200” (Hz)
Parametric Gain “101 AUd PE1-LVL” (Low) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
“104 tAUd PE2-LVL” (Mid) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
“107 tAUd PE3-LVL” (High) “–20” (dB) ~ “+10” (dB)
Q (Bandwidth) “102 tAUd PE1-BW” (Low) “1” ~ “10”
“105 tAUd PE2-BW” (Mid) “1” ~ “10”
“108 tAUd PE3-BW” (High) “1” ~ “10”
+10dB
Q Q Q
Parametric Gain
0 dB
-10dB
Q Q Q
-20dB
f1 f2 f3
100～700Hz 700～1500Hz 1500～3200Hz

USING THE SPEECH PROCESSOR (SSB MODE)
The FT-950’s Speech Processor is designed to increase “talk power” by increasing the average power output, (via a
sophisticated compression technique) and adjusting the audio quality to the menu settings (“100 TAUD PE1 FRQ”, “103
TAUD PE2 FRQ”, “106 TAUD PE3 FRQ”. The result is improved intelligibility when conditions are difficult.
1. Adjust the [MIC GAIN] knob, as described on page [PROC] Button

56. [MIC GAIN] Knob
2. Press the [ METER ] button repeatedly to select
“COMP” (Compression) meter.
3. Press the [ PROC ] button repeatedly until the
“ ” and “ ” icons appear in the display,
confirming that the Speech Processor is engaged.
ADVICE:
Blinking “ ” and “ ” icons indicate the
Parametric Microphone Equalizer menu settings have [METER] Button
all been set to “OFF” (“100 TAUD PE1 FRQ”, “103

TAUD PE2 FRQ”, “106 TAUD PE3 FRQ”). ADVICE:
4. Press the PTT switch on the microphone, and speak You may set the RF power output via the Menu item
into the microphone in a normal voice level. Confirm “111 TGEN TX PWR”, whether or not the Speech Pro-
that the compression level is within the 5 dB to 10 dB cessor is engaged.
range. You may adjust the Parametric Microphone Equalizer
when the speech processor is engaged, using Menu
Items “100” through “108”. See page 117 for de-
tails.
5. To switch the Speech Processor off, press the [PROC] When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit
button once more. The “ ” and “ ” icons is connected, you may observe the effect of your com-
will turn off, confirming that the Speech processor is pression level adjustments by viewing the waveform
turned off. on the “Oscilloscope” page.
Adjusting the compression level of the Speech Processor

You may adjust the compression level of the Speech Processor via the Menu Item “109 TGEN PROCLVL”.
1. Press the [METER] button repeatedly to select [SELECT] Knob
“COMP” (Compression) meter.

2. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu.
“109 TGEN PROCLVL”.
ADVICE:
display between “109 TGEN” and “PROCLVL”.
4. Press the PTT switch on the microphone, and speak [METER] Button [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
into the microphone in a normal voice level. Ro-

tate the [CLAR/VFO-B ] knob to level “50” ~
“75”.
eration.
ADVICE:
Excessive advancement of the compression gain will result in a degradation of the transmitted signal’s signal-to-
noise ratio, thereby reducing intelligibility at the other end of the circuit.
The Transmit Monitor is a very helpful way to verify proper adjustment of the compression level. Pressing the
[MONI] button and then adjusting the [MONI] knob for a comfortable listening level while you are transmitting,
you will be able to hear the difference in sound quality as you make adjustments.

ADJUSTING THE SSB TRANSMITTED BANDWIDTH (SSB MODE)
For transmission on SSB, a default bandwidth of 2.4 kHz is provided. This bandwidth provides reasonable fidelity along
with good talk power, and is typical of the bandwidth used for decades for SSB transmission. The bandwidth may be
varied by the operator, to provide different levels of fidelity or talk power, according to your preferences.
Here are the steps to adjust the SSB transmit bandwidth: [SELECT] Knob
1. Press the [MENU] button momentarily to engage the
Menu.
J3E TX BPF”.
ADVICE:
display between “064 J3E” and “TX BPF”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the desired [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
bandwidth. The available selections are 1-30 (100-

3000 Hz), 1-29 (100-2900 Hz), 2-28 (200-2800 Hz),
3-27 (300-2700 Hz), and 4-26 (400-2600 Hz). The
default is 3-27 (300-2700 Hz). A wider bandwidth will
provide greater fidelity. A narrow bandwidth will com-
press the available transmitter power into less spec-
trum, resulting in more “talk power” for DX pile-ups.
ADVICE: QUICK POINTS:
The Transmit Monitor function is a very helpful way The higher fidelity associated with wide bandwidth will
to confirm the effect changing the bandwidth will have be particularly enjoyable on the low bands during local
on fidelity. By Pressing the [MONI] button and then rag-chew QSOs.
adjusting the [MONI] knob for a comfortable listening
level while you are transmitting, you will be able to
hear the difference in sound quality as you make
changes.
When the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit
is connected, you may verify the effect of your adjust-
ments of the transmitted bandwidth by observing the
Audio Scope on the “Oscilloscope” page.

TRANSMITTER CONVENIENCE FEATURES
VOICE MEMORY (SSB/AM/FM MODES: REQUIRES OPTIONAL DVS-6 VOICE MEMORY UNIT)
You may utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-950 for repetitive messages. The Voice Memory system includes five
memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds of voice audio each. The maximum that any memory can hold is 20 seconds.
Recording Your Own Voice in Memory
1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front [MODE] Button
panel [MODE] buttons. [SELECT] Knob Multi-Display Window
2. Adjust the [MIC GAIN] knob, as described on page 56.
3. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for one second to
activate the Voice Memory Unit. You will see one of
following indications in Multi-Display Window on the
display; “rEC1”, “rEC2”, “rEC3”, “rEC4”, “rEC5”,
“PLY1”, “PLY2”, “PLY3”, “PLY4”, or “PLY5”.
4. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to recall the Voice Memory
Channel (“rEC1” - “rEC5”) you
wish to record.
5. Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily. A blinking
“ ” icon will appear in the display.
6. Press the microphone’s PTT switch momentarily. The
“ ” icon will glow steadily and recording will
begin. If you do not press the PTT switch within five
seconds of pressing the [SELECT] knob, the memory
storage process will be cancelled.
7. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to
record the message (such as “CQ DX, CQ DX, this is
W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie,
Over”). Remember that the time limit for recording
any message is 20 seconds.
8. Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily to terminate
Transmitting the Recorded Message
the message storage process. 1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front
panel [MODE] buttons.
Checking Your Recording 2. Press the front panel’s [BK-IN] button. The “ ”
1. Be sure that the front panel [MOX], [VOX], and [BK- icon will appear in the display.
IN] button are “Off” (the LED imbedded in the switch 3. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for one second to
must be off.) activate the Voice Memory Unit. You will see one of
2. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for one second to the following indications in the Multi-Display Window
activate the Voice Memory Unit. You will see one of on the display; “rEC1”, “rEC2”, “rEC3”, “rEC4”,
following indications in Multi-Display Window on the “rEC5”, “PLY1”, “PLY2”, “PLY3”, “PLY4”, or
display; “rEC1”, “rEC2”, “rEC3”, “rEC4”, “rEC5”, “PLY5”.
“PLY1”, “PLY2”, “PLY3”, “PLY4”, or “PLY5”. 4. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to recall the Voice Memory
3. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to recall the Voice Memory Channel (“PLY1” - “PLY5”), depending on which
Channel (“PLY1” - “PLY5”) which- memory message you wish to trans-
ever one you just recorded in. mit.
4. Press the [SELECT] knob. The “ ” icon will ap- 5. Press the [SELECT]] knob. A “ ” icon will ap-
pear in the display and you will hear the contents of pear in the display and the message will be transmit-
the Voice Memory you just recorded. ted.
ADVICE: ADVICE:
You may adjust the playback level of the recording via You may adjust the transmit (audio) level of the recording
Menu item “014 DVS RX LVL”. via Menu item “015 DVS TX LVL”.
[VOX] Button [BK-IN] Button Multi-Display Window [BK-IN] Button Multi-Display Window
[MOX] Button [SELECT] Knob [SELECT] Knob [MODE] Button

VOICE MEMORY (SSB/AM/FM MODES: REQUIRES OPTIONAL DVS-6 VOICE MEMORY UNIT)
Voice Memory Operation from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad
You may also utilize the Voice Memory capability of the FT-950 from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which
plugs into the rear panel’s REM jack.
Recording Your Own Voice in Memory Checking Your Recording

1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front 1. Be sure that the front panel [MOX], [VOX], and [BK-
panel [MODE] buttons. IN] button are “Off” (the LED imbedded in the button
2. Adjust the [MIC GAIN] knob, as described on page 56. must be off).
3. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2. A blinking “ ” 2. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key (whichever one you just
icon will appear in the display. recorded in). The “ ” icon will appear in the dis-
play and you will hear the contents of the Voice Memory
you just recorded.
LOCK
ON OFF
LOCK
ON OFF
4. Press any of the FH-2’s keys numbered [1] through

[5] to select that memory storage register.
ADVICE:
You may adjust the playback level of the recording via
LOCK
ON OFF
Menu item “014 DVS RX LVL”.
Transmitting the Recorded Message
1. Select the LSB, USB, AM, or FM mode using the front
panel [MODE] buttons.
2. Press the front panel [BK-IN] button. The “ ”
icon will appear in the display.
3. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key (whichever one you just
ADVICE: recorded in). A “ ” icon will appear in the dis-
If you do not press the PTT key (see next step) within play and the message will be transmitted.
five seconds, the memory storage process will be can-
celled.
LOCK
5. Press the microphone’s PTT switch momentarily. The ON OFF
“ ” icon will glow steadily and recording will

begin.
6. Speak into the microphone in a normal voice level to
record the message (such as “CQ DX, CQ DX, this is
W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie, W 6 Delta X-Ray Charlie,
Over”). Remember that the time limit for recording
any message is 20 seconds.
ADVICE:
7. Press the FH-2’s [MEM] key to terminate the message
You may adjust the transmit (audio) level of the recording
storage process.
via Menu item “015 DVS TX LVL”.
LOCK
ON OFF

VOX (SSB/AM/FM MODES: AUTOMATIC TX/RX SWITCHING USING VOICE CONTROL)
Instead of using the microphone’s PTT switch or the front panel [MOX] switch to activate the transmitter, the VOX (Voice
Operated TX/RX Control) system provides hands-free, automatic activation of the transmitter, based on voice input into
the microphone.
1. Press the [VOX] button to activate the VOX circuitry. [VOX] Button
The LED inside the [VOX] button glows red.
2. Without pressing the PTT switch, speak into the mi-
crophone in a normal voice level. When you start speak-
ing, the transmitter should be activated automatically.
When you finish speaking, the transceiver should re-
turn to the receive mode (after a short delay).
3. To cancel VOX and return to PTT operation, press the
[VOX] button again. The LED inside the [VOX] but-
ton will disappear, signifying that the VOX circuitry
has been turned off.
ADVICE:
The VOX Gain may be adjusted to prevent accidental [SELECT] Knob
transmitter activation in a noisy environment. To ad-

just the VOX Gain:
1) Press the [VOX] button to activate the VOX cir-
cuitry, if necessary.
2) Press the [MENU] button momentarily to engage
the Menu mode.
3) Rotate the [SELECT] knob and select Menu item
“115 TGEN V GAIN”. [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
ADVICE:
display between “115 TGEN” and “V GAIN”.
4) While speaking into the microphone, rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob to the point where the trans-
mitter is quickly activated by your voice, without
background noise causing the transmitter to acti-
vate.
5) When you satisfied with the setting, press and hold
in the [MENU] button for one second to save the
new setting and exit to normal operation.
The “Hang-Time” of the VOX system (the transmit/ [SELECT] Knob
receive delay after the cessation of speech) may also
be adjusted via the Menu mode. The default delay is
500 msec. To set a different delay time:
1) Press the [VOX] button to activate the VOX cir-
cuitry, if necessary.
2) Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu.
3) Rotate the [SELECT]] knob and select Menu item
“116 TGEN VOX DLY”. [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
ADVICE:
Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily to toggle The Anti-Trip setting adjusts the level of negative re-
the Menu item display between “116 TGEN” and ceiver audio feedback to the microphone, to prevent
“VOX DLY”. receiver audio from activating the transmitter (via the
4) Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob while saying a microphone). This setting can also be adjusted via
brief syllable like “Ah” and listening to the hang Menu item “117 TGEN ANTIVOX”.
time for the desired delay. VOX operation may be engaged on either Voice modes
5) When your adjustments are complete, press and (SSB/AM/FM) or on AFSK-based Data modes. Use
hold in the [MENU] button for one second to save Menu item “114 TGEN VOX SEL” (the selections are
the new setting and exit to normal operation. “niC (MIC)” and “dAtA (DATA)”).

MONITOR (SSB/AM/FM MODES)
You may listen to the quality of your transmitted signal using the Monitor feature.
1. Press the [MONI] button. The “ ” icon will ap- [MONI] Button
pear in the display, indicating that the Monitor is turned
on.
2. During transmission, rotate the [MONI] knob to ad-
just the audio level in the Headphones or speaker.
Clockwise rotation of this knob will increase the vol-
ume level.
3. To switch the Monitor off again, press the [MONI]
button once more. The “ ” icon will turn off, con- [MONI] Knob
firming that the Monitor is now disengaged.
ADVICE:
If you are using the speaker for monitoring, excessive
advancement of the [MONI] knob can cause feedback
to occur. This feedback can cause the VOX system to
hang up in a loop, making it impossible for VOX to
return to receive. Therefore, we recommend the use of
headphones, if possible. If the speaker must be used,
adjust the [MONI] knob to the minimum useable set-
ting.
Because the Monitor feature samples the transmitter
IF signal, it can be very useful for checking the adjust-
ment of the Speech Processor or Parametric Equalizer
on SSB, and for checking the general signal quality on
AM and FM.

SPLIT OPERATION USING THE TX CLARIFIER
For split TX/RX operation in “casual” pile-ups, where the split is less than 10 kHz, the TX Clarifier (Offset Tuning) feature
may be utilized.
1. Press the [TX CLAR] button. The “TX” icon will ap- [CLEAR] Button
pear in the Multi-Display Window [TX CLAR] Button
in the display. [RX CLAR] Button
QUICK POINT:
The Clarifier is frequently used for receiver offset tun-
ing. However, for DX pile-ups where the DX station is
using a split of less than 10 kHz, the TX Clarifier func-
tion is usually the quickest way to set the transmitter to
the desired offset frequency.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the desired
transmitter offset. A maximum split of ±9.999 kHz may Multi-Display Window
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
be set.
3. To exit from TX Clarifier operation, press the [TX
CLAR] button once more. The “TX” icon will disap-
pear from the Multi-Display Window. When you operate on the VFO-B frequency, you may
also activate the Clarifier on the VFO-B frequency.
ADVICE: However, the offset frequency is set using the Main
When listening to a “pile-up” calling a DX station, in Tuning Dial knob, instead of the [CLAR/VFO-B]
order to find the station currently being worked, you knob.
may press the [RX CLAR ] button. Then, use the The Clarifier operation (including the offset frequency)
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob to zero in on the station calling
will be memorized independently on each VFO stack
the DX (use the SPOT function on CW for precise of the VFO-A and VFO-B.
alignment of your frequency). You may then press the
[RX CLAR] button again to cancel the RX Clarifier, QUICK POINT:
and return to reception on the DX station’s frequency. When attempting to work a DX station on CW in a split
Just as with receiver Clarifier operation, the amount of frequency pile-up, remember that a large number of other
offset from the original VFO frequency will appear in stations may also be using Yaesu transceivers with capa-
the small display window. bility similar to that of your FT-950. On the DX side of
As with receiver Clarifier operation, when you turn the the pile-up, everyone calling precisely on the same CW
TX Clarifier off the last-used offset is remembered, frequency will sound like a single tone! So you may have
and will be available if you turn the TX Clarifier back more success if you use the RX Clarifier to find a hole in
on. To clear the Clarifier offset, press the pile-up, instead of trying to zero-beat the last station
the [CLEAR] button. worked by the DX station.
Clarifier Offset Bar Indicator

A visual depiction of the relative offset of the Clarifier may be displayed, using the Bar
Indicator.
[Plus (+) Offset]
1. Press the [MENU ] button to engage the Menu
mode.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select Menu item (TX Frequency = RX Frequency)
“006 DISP BAR SEL”.

ADVICE:
[Minus (–) Offset]
Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily to toggle
[SELECT] Knob
the Menu item display between “006 DISP” and
“BAR SEL”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select “CLAr”
from the available choices; the factory default is
“C-tn”.
eration.

SPLIT-FREQUENCY OPERATION
A powerful capability of the FT-950 is its flexibility in Split Frequency operation using the VFO-A and VFO-B frequency
registers. This makes the FT-950 especially useful for high-level DX-peditions. The Split operation capability is very
advanced and easy to use.
1. Press the [VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch, then rotate

Quick Split Operation
The Quick Split feature allows you to set a one-touch off-
the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the desired VFO-B
set of +5 kHz to be applied to your radio’s VFO-B (trans-
frequency.
mit) frequency, compared to the VFO-A frequency.
2. Press the [VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch, then rotate
the Main Tuning Dial knob to set the desired VFO-A 1. Start with regular transceiver operation on the VFO-
frequency. A.
3. Now press the [SPLIT] button. The front panel Indi- [VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Green)
cator/Switch LEDs will look like this: [VFO-A(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Red)
[VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Green) [VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off)
[VFO-A(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off) [VFO-B(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off)
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off) 2. Press and hold in the [SPLIT] button for one second
[VFO-B(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Red) to engage the Quick Split feature, and apply a frequency
[SPLIT] Button [VFO-A(TX)] Button 5 kHz above the VFO-A frequency to the VFO-B fre-
[VFO-A(RX)] Button [VFO-B(RX)] Button quency register.
The VFO configuration will then be:
[VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Green)
[VFO-A(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off)
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch: “OFF” (LED Off)
[VFO-B(TX)] Indicator/Switch: “ON” (LED glows Red)
3. Press and hold in the [SPLIT] switch for two seconds
to increment the Sub (VFO-B) frequency another +5
[TXW] Button [VFO-B(TX)] Button kHz.
[A
B] Button
QUICK POINTS:
During Split operation, the VFO-A register will be used
The operating mode applied to the VFO-B register will
for reception, while the VFO-B register will be used for
be the same as that in use on the VFO-A register.
transmission. If you press the [SPLIT] button once more,
The offset of VFO-B from the VFO-A is programmed
Split operation will be cancelled.
via the Menu and is set to +5 kHz at the factory. How-
You may also press the [VFO-A(TX)] Indicator/Switch to ever, other offsets may be selected using the following
return transmit frequency control to the VFO-A register, procedure:
thereby canceling Split operation.
ADVICE: 1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu mode.

During normal (non-split) VFO-A operation, you may 2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select Menu item “030
simply press the [VFO-B(TX)] Indicator/Switch (lo- GENE Q SPLIT”.
cated on the upper right of the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob) ADVICE:
to engage Split operation. The [VFO-B(TX)] Indica- Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily to toggle the
tor/Switch will glow Red when you press the [VFO- Menu item display between “030 GENE” and “Q
B(TX)] Indicator/Switch. SPLIT”.
During Split operation, pressing the [A B] button will
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the desired
reverse the contents of the VFO-A and VFO-B. Press offset. The available selections are –20kHz ~ +20kHz
the [A B] button once more to return to the original
(factory default: +5 kHz).
frequency alignment. 4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for one second
During Split operation you may listen to the TX fre- to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
[SELECT] Knob
quency temporarily while pressing the [TXW] button
located on the bottom left of the Main Tuning Dial
knob.
It is possible to set different operating modes (for ex-
ample, LSB and USB) on the two VFOs used during
Split operation.
During Split operation it is also possible to set the VFO-
A and VFO-B to different Amateur bands if you use a
multi band antenna.

CW MODE OPERATION
The powerful CW operating capabilities of the FT-950 permit operation using an electronic keyer paddle, a “straight key”,
or a computer-based keying device.
SETUP FOR STRAIGHT KEY (AND STRAIGHT KEY EMULATION) OPERATION

Before starting, connect your key line(s) to the front and/or rear panel KEY jack(s). Be sure the [KEYER] button on the left
side of the front panel is turned off for now.
1. Press the [CW] mode button to engage CW operation. [MONI] Button

The “ ” and “ ” icons will appear in the dis- [BK-IN] Button [MODE] Button
play. The “ ” icon will also appear in the display;
and the CW monitor is activated.
ADVICE:
If you press the [CW] button repeatedly, you will en-
gage the “CW Reverse” mode (see page 75), whereby
the “opposite” sideband injection is used, compared
to the “normal” sideband. The “ ” and “ ” icons
will appear in the display if you select CW Reverse. [MONI] Knob
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the desired

operating frequency.
3. Press the [BK-IN] button to engage automatic activa-
tion of the transmitter when you close the CW key.
The “ ” icon will appear in the display.
ADVICE:
When you close your CW key, the transmitter will
automatically be activated, and the CW carrier will
be transmitted. When you release the key, trans-
mission will cease, and after a brief delay, receive
will be restored. The delay time is user-program- ADVICE:
mable per the discussion on page 76. You may adjust the CW sidetone audio level with the
As shipped from the factory, the FT-950 TX/RX [MONI] knob. Rotate the [MONI] knob for a comfort-
system for CW is configured for “Semi-break-in” able listening level of the CW sidetone. To disable the
operation. However, using Menu item “043 A1A CW monitor, press the [MONI] button (the “ ”
BK-IN”, you may change this setup for full break- icon will disappear).
in (QSK) operation, whereby the switching is quick If you set the [BK-IN] button to Off, you may practice
enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces be- sending CW with the sidetone only, without having the
tween the dots and dashes of your transmission. This signal go out over the air.
may prove very useful during contest and traffic If you reduce power via the Menu item “111 TGEN
handling operations. TX PWR”, the ALC meter reading will increase; this is
4. Operation using your CW key may now proceed. normal and does not indicate any problem whatsoever
(because increased ALC voltage is being used to lower
the power).
TERMINOLOGY:
Semi-break-in
This is a pseudo-”VOX” mode used on CW, whereby the closure of the CW key will engage the transmitter, and
release of the key will allow the receiver to recover after a short delay. No signals will be heard during the spaces
between dots and dashes (unless the sending speed is extremely slow).
Full break-in
Full break-in (also known as “Full QSK”) involves very fast switching between transmit and receive, incoming
signals may be heard between the dots and dashes as you send them. This allows you to hear a station that suddenly
starts transmitting on your frequency, while you are in the midst of a transmission.

CW MODE OPERATION
USING THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC KEYER
Connect the cable from your keyer paddle to the front or rear panel KEY jack.
1. Press the [CW] mode button to engage CW operation. [MONI] Button

The “ ” and “ ” icons will appear in the dis- [BK-IN] Button [KEYER] Button [MODE] Button
play. The “ ” icon will also appear in the display;
to indicate the CW monitor is activated.
ADVICE:
If you press the [CW] button repeatedly, after initially
selecting CW, you will engage the “CW Reverse” mode
(see page 75), whereby the “opposite” sideband injec-
tion is used, compared to the “normal” sideband. The
“ ” and “ ” icons will appear in the display if [SPEED] Knob
you select CW Reverse. [MONI] Knob

operating frequency.
3. Press the [KEYER] button. The “ ” icon will
appear in the display, confirming that the built-in Elec-
tronic Keyer is now active.
4. Rotate the [SPEED] knob to set the desired sending
speed (4 ~ 60 WPM). Clockwise rotation of the
[SPEED] knob will increase the keying speed.
ADVICE:
The frequency display will show the keying speed
ADVICE:
for 3 seconds whenever the [SPEED] knob is
You may adjust the CW sidetone level with the [MONI]
turned.
knob. Rotate the [MONI] knob for a comfortable lis-
When you press either the “Dot” or “Dash” side of
tening level of the CW sidetone. To disable the CW
your paddle, the CW keying tone will automati-
monitor, press the [MONI] button (the “ ” icon
cally be generated.
will disappear).
5. Press the [BK-IN] button to engage automatic activa-
If you set the [BK-IN] button to Off, you may practice
tion of the transmitter when you press either the “Dot”
sending CW with the sidetone only, without having the
or “Dash” side of your paddle. The “ ” icon will
signal go out over the air.
appear in the display.
If you reduce power via the Menu item “111 TGEN
6. CW operation utilizing your paddle may now com-
TX PWR”, the ALC meter reading will increase. This
mence.
is normal and does not indicate any problem whatso-
ADVICE:
ever (because increased ALC voltage is being used to
When you utilize your keyer paddle, the transmitter
lower the power).
will automatically be activated, and the CW charac-
ters (or a string of dots and dashes) will be transmit-
ted. When you release the keyer paddle contacts, trans-
mission will cease, and reception will be restored after
a brief delay. The delay time is user-programmable,
per the discussion on page 76.

CW MODE OPERATION
Full Break-in (QSK) Operation
As shipped from the factory, the FT-950 TX/RX system for CW is configured for “Semi-break-in” operation.
However, using Menu item “043 A1A BK-IN,” you may change this setup for full break-in (QSK) operation, whereby
the switching is quick enough to hear incoming signals in the spaces between the dots and dashes of your transmis-
sion.
1. Press the [MENU] button to engage the Menu. [SELECT] Knob
“043 A1A BK-IN”.
ADVICE:
the Menu item display between “043 A1A” and
“BK-IN”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set this Menu
item to “FuLL”. [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
4. When your adjustments are complete, press and
hold in the [MENU] button for one second to save
the new setting and exit to normal operation.
A number of interesting and useful features are available during Electronic Keyer operation.
Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash) Ratio

This Menu item may be used to adjust the dot/dash ratio for the built-in Electronic Keyer. The default weighting is
3:1 (a dash is three times longer than a dot).

“046 A1A WEIGHT”.
ADVICE:
“WEIGHT”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the weight
to the desired value. The available adjustment range [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
is for a Dot/Dash ratio of 2.5 ~ 4.5 (default value:

3.0).
4. When you are finished, press and hold in the
[MENU] button for one second to save the new
setting and exit to normal operation.

CW MODE OPERATION
Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode
The configuration of the Electronic Keyer may be customized independently for the front and rear KEY jacks of the
FT-950. This permits utilization of Automatic Character Spacing (ACS), if desired. This permits the use of an
electronic keyer via the front jack and a straight key or computer-driven keying line via the rear panel jack.
“037 A1A F-TYPE” (for the front KEY jack) or
“039 A1A R-TYPE” (for the rear-panel KEY jack).
ADVICE:
“F-TYPE” or “039 A1A” and “R-TYPE”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the keyer [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
to the desired mode. The available selections are:
OFF: The built-in Electronic Keyer is turned off
(“straight key” mode). ACS “OFF”
buG: Dots will be generated automatically by the Morse
keyer, but dashes must be sent manually. “E” & “T”
Inter-character
ELE: Both dots and dashes will be generated auto- spacing to short
ACS “ON”
matically when you use your paddle. Morse
“E” & “T”
ACS: Same as “ELE” except that the spacing be-
tween characters is precisely set by the keyer
to be the same length as a dash (three dots in
length)
4. When you are finished, press and hold in the
[MENU] button for one second to save the new
setting and exit to normal operation.

CW CONVENIENCE FEATURES
AUDIO PEAK FILTER
1. Press the [CONT] button to disable the Contour filter, CONTOUR Indicator
if necessary. The Contour indicator disappear from the

CONTOUR indication on the display.

Disappears
2. Press and hold the [CONT] button for 2 seconds to

activate the APF (Audio Peak Filter) which provides a
very narrow audio bandwidth. [CONT] Button
ADVICE:
When APF is engaged, the peak position of the APF is
depicted graphically in the CONTOUR indicator (but,
“ ” icon does not appear).
Disappears

Peak Position of the APF
3. Press the [CONT] button to disable the APF, and then

press the [CONT] button again to activate the Con-
tour filter, if desired.
ADVICE:
The APF may only be activated while the transceiver is in
CW mode.

CW SPOTTING (ZERO-BEATING)
“Spotting” (zeroing in on another CW station) is a handy technique to ensure you and the other station are precisely on the
same frequency.
The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may also be moved so you can adjust your receiver frequency to center the
incoming station on the pitch corresponding to that of your transmitted signal.
Using the SPOT System

While pressing the front panel [SPOT] button, the Spot [SPOT] Button
tone will be heard through your speaker and the frequency
display will show the Spot tone frequency. This tone cor-
responds to the pitch of your transmitted signal. If you
adjust the receiver frequency until the pitch of the received
CW signal matches that of the Spot tone, your transmitted
signal will be precisely matched to that of the other sta-
tion.
Release the [SPOT] button to turn the Spot tone off.
ADVICE: QUICK POINTS:
In a tough DX pile-up, you may actually want to use The CW Spotting process utilizes the Spot tone or the
the SPOT system to find a “gap” in the spread of call- Tuning Offset Indicator. The actual offset pitch is set
ing stations, instead of zeroing in precisely on the last by Menu item “045 A1A PITCH” (see page 112). The
station being worked by the DX station. From the DX offset pitch may be set to any frequency between 300
side, if a dozen or more operators (also using Yaesu’s Hz and 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz steps. You can either match
SPOT system) all call precisely on the same frequency, tones audibly (using the [SPOT] button) or tune the
their dots and dashes merge into a single, long tone receiver frequency so that the central red LED on the
that the DX station cannot decipher. In such situations, Tuning Offset indicator lights up. Note that there are
calling slightly higher or lower in frequency may get 21 “dots” on the Tuning Offset Indicator, and depend-
your call through. ing on the resolution selected, the incoming CW sig-
The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display may be uti- nal may fall outside the visible range of the bar indica-
lized for CW frequency adjustment, as well. Its con- tor, if you are not reasonably close to the proper align-
figuration is set via Menu item “006 DISP BAR SEL” ment of tones.
at the factory, and the Tuning Offset Indicator is al- The displayed frequency on CW normally reflects the
ready set to the “C-tn” selection. “zero beat” frequency of your offset carrier. That is, if
you were to listen on USB on 14.100.00 MHz to a
signal with a 700 Hz offset, the “zero beat” frequency
of that CW carrier would be 14.000.70 MHz; the latter
frequency is what the FT-950 displays, by default.
However, you can change the display to be identical to
what you would see on SSB by using Menu item “047
A1A FRQDISP” and setting it to “dIr” instead of the
default “OFSt” setting.

USING CW REVERSE
If you experience a difficult interference situation, where an interfering station cannot readily be eliminated, you may wish
to try receiving using the opposite sideband. This may move the interfering station’s frequency in a direction that may lend
itself more readily to rejection.
1. To start, let’s use a typical example where you have set [MODE] Button
the CW mode (using the default “USB” injection).
2. Now be sure your mode selection is still set for VFO-
A, and then press the [CW] mode button once more.
The “ ” and “ ” icons will appear in the dis-
play, indicating that the “LSB” injection side has now
been selected.
3. To return to the normal (USB) injection side and can-
cel CW Reverse operation, press the [CW] mode but-
ton once more. (the “ ” and “ ” icons will ap-
In the illustration, Figure “A” demonstrates the nor-
pear in the display).
mal CW injection setup, using the USB side. In
NOTES: Figure “B”, CW Reverse has been engaged, to re-
When CW Reverse is engaged, the action of the Tun- ceive using LSB-side injection and eliminate inter-
ing Offset Indicator will also be reversed ference.
When the incoming signal pitch tone is properly
The beneficial effect of switching sidebands can
aligned, the central red marker lights up whether or
be clearly seen in this example.
not CW Reverse is engaged.
A Normal CW Carrier
Retune: Shift to Lower Frequency ( USB )
QRM
Zero-In
RX Passband
Retune: Shift to Higher Frequency
B CW Reverse Carrier
( LSB )
QRM
RX Passband

CW DELAY TIME SETTING
During semi-break-in (not QSK) operation, the hang time of the transmitter, after you have finished sending, may be
adjusted to a comfortable value consistent with your sending speed. This is the functional equivalent of the “VOX Delay”
adjustment used on voice modes, and the delay may be varied anywhere between 30 msec and 3 seconds via Menu item
“044 A1A DELAY”.
1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable CW transmission [BK-IN] Button

(Menu item “043 A1A BK-IN” must be set to “SEni”). [SELECT] Knob
A1A DELAY”.
ADVICE:
Menu item display between “044 A1A” and “DELAY”.
4. Start sending and rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to
adjust the hang time, as you prefer for comfortable [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
operation.
5. When you are finished, press and hold in the [MENU]
button for one second to save the new setting and exit
to normal operation.
CW PITCH ADJUSTMENT
You may adjust the center frequency of the receiver passband, and change the pitch of your offset CW carrier, to the tone
you prefer via the Menu item “045 A1A PITCH”. The tone may be varied between 300 Hz and 1050 Hz, in 50 Hz steps.
A1A PITCH”.
ADVICE:
Menu item display between “045 A1A” and “PITCH”.
tone.
4. When you are finished, press and hold in the [MENU] [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
button for one second to save the new setting and exit
to normal operation.
ADVICE: TERMINOLOGY:
You may confirm the Spot tone frequency by pressing the CW Pitch: If you tuned to an exact “zero beat” on an in-
[SPOT] button. The frequency display will show the Spot coming CW signal, you could not copy it (“Zero beat”
tone frequency. implies a 0 Hz tone). Therefore, the receiver is offset sev-
eral hundreds of Hz (typically), to allow your ear to detect
the tone. The BFO offset associated with this tuning (that
produces the comfortable audio tone) is called the CW
Pitch.

CONTEST MEMORY KEYER
The FT-950 is capable of automatically sending CW messages (as you might do in a contest). Two techniques for message
storage are available: you may either send the desired message contents using your keyer paddle (“Message Memory”), or
you may input the text characters using the Main Dial Tuning knob and [CLAR/VFO-B] knobs (“Text Memory”).
Message Memory
Five memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters each are provided (using the PARIS standard for characters and
word length).
Example: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (19 characters)
-- • -- • -- -- • -- -- • -- • -- -- • -- -- • -- • -- -- • -- -- • • • • -- -- -- • • • • -- •• -- • • -- -- • -- • -- • --
(C) (Q) (C) (Q) (C) (Q) (D) (E) (W) (6) (D) (X) (C) (K)
STORING A MESSAGE INTO MEMORY MESSAGE MEMORY PROGRAMMING (USING YOUR PADDLE)
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 1. Press the [CW] button to set the operating mode to CW.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the CW Memory 2. Be sure that Break-in is “Off” by pressing the [BK-IN]
Register, into which you wish to store the message; for button.
now, we are just selecting the message entry technique 3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer “On” by pressing
for (Keyer entry). the [KEYER] button, if necessary.
019 KEY CW MEM1 4. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for one second to
020 KEY CW MEM2 activate the Contest Memory Keyer. One of following
021 KEY CW MEM3 indications will appear in the Multi-Display Window
022 KEY CW MEM4 on the display; “rEC1”, “rEC2”, “rEC3”, “rEC4”,
023 KEY CW MEM5 “rEC5”, “PLY1”, “PLY2”, “PLY3”, “PLY4”, or
ADVICE: “PLY5”.
Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily to toggle the 5. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the CW Memory
Menu item display between “Menu Item Number & Register (“rEC1” through “rEC5”)
Group Name” and “Menu Function”. that you wish to store the message in.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the selected 6. Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily. The “ ”
CW Memory Register to “tyP2”. If you want to use icon will appear in the display.
your keyer paddle for message entry on all memories, 7. Send the desired message using your keyer paddle.
set all five Menu items (#019 ~ 023) to “tyP2”. ADVICE:
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for one second If you do not key within ten seconds of pressing the
to save the new settings and exit. [SELECT] knob, the memory storage process will be
[SELECT] Knob
cancelled.
8. Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily once more at
the end of your message. Up to 50 characters may be
stored in each of the five memories.
[KEYER] Button Multi-Display Window
[BK-IN] Button [SELECT] Knob [MODE] Button
TERMINOLOGY: NOTE:
PARIS Word Length: By convention in the Amateur in- You must exercise care in sending to ensure that the spaces
dustry (utilized by ARRL and others), the length of one between letters and words are accurately done; if your tim-
“word” of CW is defined as the length of the Morse Code ing is off, the spacing may not come out right in the stored
characters spelling the word “PARIS”. This character (dot/ message. For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we
dash/space) length is used for the rigorous definition of recommend you set Menu item “037 A1A F-TYPE” and/
code speed in “words per minute”. or “039 A1A R-TYPE” to “ACS” (Automatic Character
Spacing) while you are programming the keyer memories.

CHECKING THE CW MEMORY CONTENTS ON-THE-AIR CW MESSAGE PLAYBACK
1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “Off” by the 1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. Ei-
[BK-IN] button. ther Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depend-
2. Press the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor. A ing on the setting of Menu item “043 A1A BK-IN.”
“ ” icon will appear in the display. 2. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for one second to
3. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for one second to activate the Contest Memory Keyer. You will see one
activate the Contest Memory Keyer. You will see one of following indications in Multi-Display Window on
of following indications in Multi-Display Window on the display; “rEC1”, “rEC2”, “rEC3”, “rEC4”, “rEC5”,
the display; “rEC1”, “rEC2”, “rEC3”, “rEC4”, “rEC5”, “PLY1”, “PLY2”, “PLY3”, “PLY4”, or “PLY5”.
“PLY1”, “PLY2”, “PLY3”, “PLY4”, or “PLY5”. 3. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the CW Memory
4. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the CW Memory Register (“PLY1” through “PLY5”)
Register (“PLY1” through “PLY5”) that you wish to transmit.
in which you wish to check the mes- 4. Press the [SELECT ] knob momentarily. The pro-
sage. grammed message will be transmited on the air.
5. Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily. You will hear [MONI] Button [SELECT] Knob
the results in the sidetone monitor, but no RF energy [BK-IN] Button Multi-Display Window
will be transmitted.
[MONI] Button [SELECT] Knob
[BK-IN] Button Multi-Display Window
NOTE:
If you subsequently decide to use the “Text Memory” tech-
nique for memory storage, please note that the contents of
NOTE: a message stored using keyer paddle input will not be trans-
Adjust the sidetone monitor level using the [MONI] knob. ferred over when you select “Text Memory technique” on
a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting is
set to “tyP1”).
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode

It is possible to transmit repetitively in a “Beacon” mode, any message programmed either via paddle input or via
the “Text” input method. The time delay between message repeats may be set anywhere between 1 and 690 seconds
(1 ~ 240 sec (1 sec/step) or 270 ~ 690 sec (30 sec/step)) via Menu item “016 KEY BEACON”. If you do not wish the
message to repeat in a “Beacon” mode, please set this Menu item to “OFF”.
To transmit the message:
1. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for two sec- Multi-Display Window
onds to activate the Contest Memory Keyer. You
will see one of following indication in Multi-Dis-
play Window on the display; “rEC1”, “rEC2”,
“rEC3”, “rEC4”, “rEC5”, “PLY1”, “PLY2”,
“PLY3”, “PLY4”, or “PLY5”.
2. Rotate the [SELECT ] knob to select the CW
Memory Register (“PLY1”
through “PLY5”) where the Bea- [SELECT] Knob
con message is stored.
3. Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily. Repeti-
tive transmission of the Beacon message will be-
gin. Press the [SELECT] knob once more to halt
the Beacon transmissions.

TEXT Memory
The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters each) may also be programmed using a text-entry tech-
nique. This technique is somewhat slower than sending the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy of
character spacing is ensured.
Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (20 characters)
The sequential Contest Number (“Countup”) feature is another powerful feature of the CW Memory Keyer,.
Example 2: 599 10 200 # K (15 characters)
STORING A MESSAGE INTO MEMORY TEXT MESSAGE PROGRAMMING

1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. 1. Press the [CW] button to set the operating mode to CW.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the CW Memory 2. Be sure that the Break-in is “Off” by pressing the
Register into which you wish to store the message; for [BK-IN] button, if necessary.
now, we are just setting the message entry technique to 3. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for one second to
(Text entry). activate the Contest Memory Keyer. You will see one
019 KEY CW MEM1 of following indication in Multi-Display Window on
020 KEY CW MEM2 the display; “rEC1”, “rEC2”, “rEC3”, “rEC4”, “rEC5”,
021 KEY CW MEM3 “PLY1”, “PLY2”, “PLY3”, “PLY4”, or “PLY5”.
022 KEY CW MEM4 4. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the Memory Reg-
023 KEY CW MEM5 ister (“rEC1” through “rEC5”), in
ADVICE: which you wish to program the text.
Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily to toggle the 5. Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily.
Menu item display between “Menu Item Number & 6. Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to set the cursor posi-
Group Name” and “Menu Function”. tion and use the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to choose the
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the selected letter/number to be programmed in each slot of the
CW Memory Register to “tyP1”. If you want to use memory. In the case of Example 2 above, the “#” char-
text message entry on all memories, set all five Menu acter designates the slot where the Contest “Count up”
items (#019 ~ 023) to “tyP1”. Number will be inserted.
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for one second 7. When the message is complete, add the “}” character
to save the new settings and exit. at the end to signify the termination of the message.
[SELECT] Knob
8. Press and hold in the [SELECT] button for one sec-
ond to exit, once all characters (including “}”) have
been programmed.
[BK-IN] Button Multi-Display Window

[SELECT] Knob [MODE] Button
Main Tuning Dial Knob [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Message Cursor
CW Memory Register Number
ADVICE:
Momentarily pressing the [SELECT] button will cancel
the programming.

[BK-IN] button. ther Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depend-
2. Press the [MONI] button momentarily to enable CW ing on the setting of Menu item “043 A1A BK-IN”.
monitor. A “ ” icon will appear in the display. 2. Press the [MONI] button momentarily to enable CW
3. Press and hold the [SELECT] knob for one second to monitor. A “ ” icon will appear in the display.
activate the Contest Memory Keyer. You will see one 3. Press and hold the SELECT] knob for one second to
[
of following indications in Multi-Display Window on activate the Contest Memory Keyer. You will see one
the display; “rEC1”, “rEC2”, “rEC3”, “rEC4”, “rEC5”, of following indications in Multi-Display Window on
“PLY1”, “PLY2”, “PLY3”, “PLY4”, or “PLY5”. the display; “rEC1”, “rEC2”, “rEC3”, “rEC4”, “rEC5”,
4. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the CW Memory “PLY1”, “PLY2”, “PLY3”, “PLY4”, or “PLY5”.
Register (“PLY1” through “PLY5”) 4. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the CW Memory
whichever one you just recorded. Register (“PLY1” through “PLY5”)
5. Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily. You will hear that you wish to transmit.
the results in the sidetone monitor, but no RF energy 5. Press the [SELECT] knob momentarily. The pro-
will be transmitted. grammed message will be transmited on the air.
[MONI] Button [SELECT] Knob [MONI] Button [SELECT] Knob
[BK-IN] Button Multi-Display Window [BK-IN] Button Multi-Display Window
NOTE: NOTE:
Adjust the monitor level using the [MONI] knob. If you subsequently decide to use the “Message Memory”
technique for memory storage, please note that the con-
tents of a message stored using text input will not be trans-
ferred over when you select “Message Memory technique”
Deleting Previously-stored Characters on a particular memory register (the Menu Mode Setting
Use the Main Tuning Dial knob to select the last is set to “tyP2”).
correct letter in the message. Now rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the “}” character;
everything after the “}” character will be deleted.
TEXT DISPLAY CW CODE TEXT DISPLAY CW CODE TEXT DISPLAY CW CODE TEXT DISPLAY CW CODE
! SN ( KN / DN @ @
“”” AF “)” KK “:” OS “[” ---
# --- --- ; KR \ AL
*
$ SX + AR < --- ] ---
% KA , MIM = BT ^ ---
& AS --- DU > --- _ IQ
‘’’ WG . AAA ? IMI ‘}’ ---

CONTEST MEMORY KEYER (USING THE OPTIONAL FH-2 REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD)
You may also utilize the CW message capability of the FT-950 from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which
plugs into the rear panel REM jack.
Message Memory
Five memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters total are provided (using the PARIS standard for characters and
word length).
Example: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (19 characters)
STORING A MESSAGE INTO MEMORY

2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the CW Memory
Register into which you wish to store the message; for
now, we are just setting the message entry technique to
(Keyer entry).
019 KEY CW MEM1
020 KEY CW MEM2
021 KEY CW MEM3
022 KEY CW MEM4 [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
023 KEY CW MEM5

ADVICE:
Menu item display between “Menu Item Number &
Group Name” and “Menu Function”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the selected
CW Memory Register to “tyP2”. If you want to use
your keyer paddle for message entry on all memories,
set all five Menu items (#019 ~ 023) to “tyP2”.
to save the new settings and exit.
Contest Number Programming

Use this process if you are starting a contest, or if you somehow get out of sync with the proper number in the
middle of a contest.
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the Menu mode. [CLEAR] Button
“018 KEY CONTEST”. The current contest num-
ber appears in the Multi-Display Window on the
display.
ADVICE:
the Menu item display between “018 KEY” and
“CONTEST”. [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the Con- [SELECT] Knob
test Number to the desired value.

ADVICE:
Press the [CLEAR] button (located at the upper
right of the [SELECT] knob) to reset the Contest
Number to “1”.
4. Press and hold the [MENU] button for one second
more to store the new number and exit.

MESSAGE MEMORY PROGRAMMING (USING YOUR PADDLE) CHECKING THE CW MEMORY CONTENTS
1. Set the operating mode to CW. 1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “Off” by the
2. Set the [BK-IN] button to “Off”. [BK-IN] button.
3. Turn the internal Electronic Keyer “On” by pressing 2. Press the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor. A
the [KEYER] button, if necessary. “ ” icon will appear in the display.
4. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2. A blinking “ ” 3. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key whichever one you just
icon will appear in the display. recorded in. You will hear the results in the sidetone
monitor, but no RF energy will be transmitted.
LOCK
ON OFF
LOCK
ON OFF
5. Press any of the FH-2’s keys numbered [1] through

[5 ] to begin the memory storage process, and the NOTE:
“ ” icon will glow steadily. You may adjust the monitor level using the [MONI] knob.
ON-THE-AIR CW MESSAGE PLAYBACK
LOCK
1. Press the [BK-IN] button to enable transmission. Ei-
ON OFF
ther Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depend-

ing on the setting of Menu item “043 A1A BK-IN”.
2. Press the FH-2’s [1] ~ [5] key, depending on which
CW Memory Register’s message you wish to transmit.
The programmed message will be transmitted on the
air.
6. Send the desired message using your keyer paddle. LOCK

ON OFF
ADVICE:
If you do not start keying within ten seconds, the
memory storage process will be cancelled.
7. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2 once more at the
end of your message. Up to 50 characters may be stored
in each of the five memories.
LOCK
ON OFF
NOTE:
If you subsequently decide to use the “Text Memory” tech-
nique for memory storage, please note that a message stored
using keyer paddle input will not be transferred over when
you select “Text Memory technique” on a particular
memory register (the Menu Mode Setting is set to “tyP1”).
NOTE:
You must exercise care in sending to ensure that the spaces
between letters and words are accurately done; if your tim-
ing is off, the spacing may not come out right in the stored
message. For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we
recommend you set Menu item “037 A1A F-TYPE” and/
or “039 A1A R-TYPE” to “ACS” (Automatic Character
Spacing) while you are programming the keyer memories.

TEXT Memory
The five channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters each) may also be programmed using a text-entry tech-
nique. This technique is somewhat slower than when you send the message directly from your keyer paddle, but accuracy
of character spacing is ensured.
Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K (20 characters)
The sequential Contest Number (“Count up”) feature is another powerful feature of the CW Memory Keyer.
Example 2: 599 10 200 # K (15 characters)
TEXT MEMORY STORAGE

2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the CW Memory
Register into which you wish to store the message; we
are now setting the message entry technique to (Text
entry).
019 KEY CW MEM1
020 KEY CW MEM2
021 KEY CW MEM3
022 KEY CW MEM4 [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
023 KEY CW MEM5

ADVICE:
display between “Menu Item Number & Group Name”
and “Menu Function”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set the selected
CW Memory Register to “tyP1”. If you want to use
text message entry on all memories, set all five Menu
items (#019 ~ 023) to “tyP1”.
to save the new settings and exit.

TEXT MESSAGE PROGRAMMING
1. Press the [CW] button to set the operating mode to 5. Use the FH-2’s [ ] and [ ] keys to set the cursor
CW. position and use the FH-2’s [] and [] keys to choose
2. Be sure that Break-in is “Off” by pressing the [BK-IN] the letter/number to be programmed in each slot of the
button, if necessary. memory. In the case of the second example above, the
3. Press the FH-2 [MEM] key. A blinking “ ” icon “#” character designates the slot where the Contest
will appear in the display. Number will appear.
LOCK LOCK
ON OFF ON OFF
4. Press an FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key to select the desired CW Message Cursor
Memory Register into which you wish to program the
text, the blinking “ ” icon will be disappeared.
LOCK
ON OFF
CW Memory Register Number
ADVICE:
You may also use the Main Tuning Dial knob and the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knobs to program the message char-
acters.
6. When the message is complete, add the “}” character
at the end to signify the termination of the message.
7. Press and hold in the FH-2’s [MEM] key for one sec-
ond to exit, once all characters (including “}”) have
been programmed.
LOCK
ON OFF
Deleting Previously-stored Characters

Use the FH-2’s [] and [] keys or Main Tuning
Dial knob to select the last correct letter in the
message. Now use the FH-2’s [] and [] keys
or rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the
“}” character; everything after the “}” character will
be deleted.

[BK-IN] key. ther Full- or Semi-break-in will be engaged, depend-
2. Press the [MONI] button to enable the CW monitor. ing on the setting of Menu item “043 A1A BK-IN”.
The “ ” icon will appear in the display. 2. Press an FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key, depending on which CW
3. Press an FH-2 [1] ~ [5] key, whichever one you just Memory Register message you wish to transmit. The
recorded in. You will hear the results in the sidetone, programmed message will be transmitted on the air.
but no RF energy will be transmitted.
LOCK
ON OFF
LOCK
ON OFF
NOTE:
NOTE: If you subsequently decide to use the “Message Memory”
You may adjust the monitor level using the [MONI] knob. technique for memory storage, please note that the con-
tents of a message stored using text input will not be trans-
ferred over when you set entry to “Message Memory tech-
nique” on a particular memory register (the Menu Mode
Setting is set to “tyP2”).
Decrementing the Contest Number

Use this process if the current contest number gets
slightly ahead of the actual number you want to
send (in case of a duplicate QSO, for example).
Press the FH-2 [DEC] key momentarily. The cur-
rent Contest Number will be reduced by one. Press
the FH-2’s [DEC] key as many times as necessary
to reach the desired number. If you go too far, use
the “Contest Number Programming” technique de-
scribed previously.
LOCK
ON OFF

FM MODE OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
1. Press the [AM/FM] button several times, until the [MOX] Button Main Tuning Dial Knob [MODE] Button
“ ” icon will appear in the display, to select the

FM operating mode.
operating frequency. Pressing the microphone’s [UP]
or [DWN] button will cause frequency change in 5 kHz
steps.
3. Press the microphone’s PTT switch (or press the front
panel [MOX] button) to transmit. Speak into the mi-
crophone in a normal voice level. Release the PTT or
[MOX] switch to return to receive.
4. Adjustment of the microphone gain may be accom-
plished in two ways. At the factory, a default level has
been programmed that should be satisfactory for most
situations. However, using Menu item “056 F3E FM
MIC”, you may set a different fixed value, or choose
the “ur” option, which then lets you use the front panel
[MIC GAIN] knob to set the microphone gain in the
FM mode.
ADVICE:
You may change the tuning step of the Main Tuning
Dial knob via the Menu item “089 TUN FM DIAL”.
You may change the tuning step of the microphone’s
[UP]/[DWN] button via the Menu item “088 TUN
FM STEP”.
The Transmit Monitor is another helpful way to verify
proper adjustment of the FM MIC Gain. By pressing
the [MONI] button, then adjusting the [MONI] knob
for a comfortable listening level while you are trans-
mitting, you will be able to hear the difference in de-
viation as you make adjustments.
FM is only used in the 28 MHz and 50 MHz Amateur
bands covered by the FT-950. Please do not use FM
on any other bands.

FM MODE OPERATION
REPEATER OPERATION
The FT-950 may be utilized on 29 MHz and 50 MHz repeaters.
1. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to the output fre- [MOX] Button Main Tuning Dial Knob [MODE] Button
quency (downlink) from the repeater.
2. If CTCSS Tone operation is desired/needed, press and
hold in the [AM/FM] button for one second to engage
the CTCSS mode.
CTCSS mode. If you just need to send the uplink en-
coding tone, select “TN.” For encode/decode opera-
tion, choose “TS” instead. The available choices are [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
“OFF” “TN (Tone Encoder)” CTCSS Tone Frequency
“TS (Tone Squelch)” “OFF”.
CTCSS Tone to be used. A total of 50 standard CTCSS CTCSS Operation
tones are provided (see the CTCSS Tone Chart). TN: Tone Encoder
TS: Tone Squelch
5. Press the [AM/FM] Mode button to select the desired OFF: OFF
repeater shift direction. The selections are:
“S” “+” “–” “S” Repeater Shift Direction
–: Minus Shift
where “S” represents “Simplex” operation (not used +: Plus Shift
S: Simplex
on a repeater).
6. Press and hold in the [AM/FM] button for one second CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY (Hz)
to exit from the repeater setup mode. 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4
88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9
7. Close the microphone’s PTT switch (or press the
114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2
[MOX] button) to begin transmission. You will observe 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8
that the frequency has shifted to correspond to the pro- 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5
gramming you set up in the previous steps, and a “T” 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8
250.3 251.4
notation will appear on the “10 Hz” frequency digit
while transmitting. Speak into the microphone in a
normal voice level. Release the PTT switch or [MOX]
button to return to the receive mode.
ADVICE:
The Repeater operation will be memorized indepen-
dently on each VFO stack of the VFO-A and VFO-B.
The conventional repeater shift used on 29 MHz is 100
kHz, while on the 50 MHz band the shift may vary
between 500 kHz and 1.7 MHz (or more). To program
the proper repeater shift, use Menu items “057 F3E
28 RPT” (28 MHz) and “058 F3E 50 RPT” (50
MHz), as appropriate.

FM MODE OPERATION
TONE SQUELCH OPERATION
You may also use “Tone Squelch” whereby your receiver will be kept silent until an incoming signal modulated with a
matching CTCSS tone is received. Your receiver’s squelch will then open in response to the reception of the required tone.
1. Rotate the Main tuning Dial to the output frequency [MOX] Button Main Tuning Dial Knob [MODE] Button
(downlink) from the repeater.
2. Press and hold in the [AM/FM] button for one second
to engage the CTCSS mode.
3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial to choose “TS” from the
available choices of
“OFF” “TN (Tone Encoder)”
“TS (Tone Squelch)” “OFF”
4. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the desired [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
CTCSS Tone to be used. Fifty standard CTCSS tones
are provided (see the CTCSS Tone Chart).
5. Press and hold in the [AM/FM] button for one second.
A “D” notation on the “10 Hz” frequency digit in the
display will indicate that the Tone Decoder is engaged.
A “T” notation on the “10 Hz” frequency digit while
transmitting will indicate that the Tone Squelch is en-
gaged.
ADVICE:
The Tone Squelch operation will be memorized indepen-
dently on each VFO stack of the VFO-A and VFO-B.

MEMORY OPERATION
CONVENIENT MEMORY FUNCTIONS
The FT-950 contains ninety-nine regular memories, labeled “01” through “99”, nine special programmed limit memory
pairs, labeled “P1L/P1U” through “P9L/P9U”, and five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories, labeled “C-1” through
“C-5”. Each stores various settings, in addition to the VFO-A frequency and mode (See below). By default, the 99 regular
memories are contained in one group; however, they can be arranged in up to six separate groups, if desired.
QUICK POINT:
The FT-950’s memory channels store the following data (not just the operating frequency):
VFO-A Frequency
VFO-A Mode
Clarifier status and its Offset Frequency
ANT status
IPO status
Roofing filter status and its Bandwidth
Attenuator status
Noise Blanker status
IF SHIFT and WIDTH status
CONTOUR status and its Peak Frequency
DSP Noise Reduction (DNR) status and its Reduction algorithm selection.
DSP Notch filter (NOTCH) status
NAR bandwidth status
DSP Auto Notch filter (DNF) status
Repeater Shift Direction and CTCSS Tone Frequency
REGULAR MEMORY CHANNELS PMS MEMORY CHANNELS
99 P-9L/9U
98 P-8L/8U
97 P-7L/7U
P-6L/6U
P-5L/5U
P-4L/4U
03 P-3L/3U
02 P-2L/2U
01 P-1L/1U
QMB MEMORY CHANNEL

MEMORY OPERATION
QMB (QUICK MEMORY BANK)
The Quick Memory Bank consists of five memories (labeled “C-1” through “C-5.”) independent from the regular and PMS
memories. These can quickly store operating parameters for later recall.
QMB Channel Storage

1. Tune to the desired frequency on the VFO-A. [QMB(STO)] Button
2. Press the blue [QMB(STO)] button. The “beep” will
confirm that the VFO-A contents have been written to
the currently available QMB memory.
If you repeatedly press the [QMB(STO)] button, the QMB
memories will be written in the following order:
C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-1.
Once all five QMB memories have data on them, previous
data (starting with channel C-1) will be over-written on a
first-in, first-out basis.
QMB Channel Recall

1. Press the [QMB (RCL )] button. The current QMB Multi-Display Window
channel’s data will be shown on the frequency display [QMB(RCL)] Button
field and the QMB memory channel number will be
shown in the Multi-Display Window.
2. Repeatedly pressing the [QMB(RCL)] button will
toggle you through the QMB channels:
C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-1.
3. Press the [V/M] button to return to the VFO or Memory
mode.
[V/M] Button
ADVICE:
Rotating the Main Tuning Dial knob, or changing the op-
erating mode, will place the transceiver in the “Memory
Tune” mode, which is a temporary “pseudo-VFO” method
of tuning off of a stored memory channel. If you do not
over-write the contents of the current memory channel,
the original contents will not be disturbed by the initiation
of Memory Tune operation.

MEMORY OPERATION
STANDARD MEMORY OPERATION
The Standard Memory of the FT-950 allows storage and recall of up to 99 memories, each storing frequency, mode, and a
wide variety of status information detailed previously. Memories may be grouped into as many as six Memory Groups, and
additionally you get nine pairs of band-limit (PMS) memories along with five QMB (Quick Memory Bank) memories.
Memory Storage
1. Set the VFO-A up with the frequency, mode, and sta-
tus, the way you want to have it stored.
2. Press the [AM] button momentarily (the current chan-
nel number will start blinking in the Multi-Panel Win-
dow); the contents of the current memory channel will
be shown on the frequency display field.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the memory
channel onto which you wish to store the data. If you [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
have selected a channel on which data is already stored, [AM] Button
that frequency will appear on the display.
4. Press and hold in the [AM] button for one second to
store the frequency and other data into the selected
memory channel. A double beep will confirm that you
have held the [AM] button in long enough.
Memory Channel Recall

1. Press the [V/M ] button, if necessary, to enter the Multi-Display Window [VFO-B(RX)] Button
“Memory mode”. A memory channel number will ap- [VFO-A(RX)] Button [GRP] Button
pear in the Multi-Panel Window.
ADVICE:
If you cannot enter the “Memory mode”, check the
[VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch. If it is illuminated
green, press the [VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch to
make the [VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch go out, then
press the [V/M] button again.
2. Press the [MCH] button. The orange LED inside the [V/M] Button [MCH] Button
button will light up, indicating that you are ready to [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
recall a memory channel.

3. After pressing the [MCH] button, you may rotate the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the desired memory
channel.
ADVICE:
To work within a particular Memory Group, press the
[GRP] button (the imbedded LED will glow orange), then
rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the desired
Memory Group. Now press the [MCH] button (the im-
bedded LED will glow orange); you may now choose the
memory channel within the selected Memory Group.

MEMORY OPERATION
Checking a Memory Channel’s Status
Before programming a channel into memory, you can check the current contents of that channel without the danger of over-
writing the channel accidentally.
1. Press the [AM] button momentarily.

The data stored in the currently selected memory chan-
nel will be displayed in the frequency field. However,
since you are only checking the contents of the memory
channel, your radio will not have moved to the memory
channel’s frequency.
2. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select a different
memory channel. To exit from the Memory Check [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
mode, press the [AM] button momentarily once more. [AM] Button
ADVICE:
While the Memory Check function is engaged, the
memory channel number will blink in the Multi-Dis-
play Window.
While operating in the VFO mode, using Memory
Check, you may store the current VFO frequency into
the selected memory by pressing and holding in the
[AM] button for one second (until the double beep).
Conversely, if you wish to write the contents of the
current memory into the VFO-A register, press and hold
in the [MA] button for one second.
Erasing Memory Channel Data

1. Press the [V/M] button, if necessary, to enter the VFO [V/M] Button
mode. [LOCK] Button
2. Press the [A M] button. The data stored in the cur-

rently selected memory channel will be displayed in
the frequency field.
channel that you would like to erase. The memory chan-
nel number appears in the Multi-Panel Window.
4. Press the [LOCK] button to erase the contents of the
selected memory channel. [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
[AM] Button
ADVICE:
The FT-950 can not erase the memory channels “01”
(and “US1” through “US5”: U.S. version).
After erasure, only the memory channel number will
remain; the frequency data will disappear from the dis-
play.
If you make a mistake and wish to restore the memory’s
contents, just repeat steps (1) through (4) above.

MEMORY OPERATION
Moving Memory Data to the VFO-A register
You may transfer the contents of the currently selected memory channel into the VFO-A register, if you like.
1. Press the [V/M] button, as necessary, to go to the [V/M] Button

“Memory” mode. The memory channel number will [VFO-A(RX)] Button [VFO-B(RX)] Button
appear in the multi-panel window.
ADVICE:
if the transceiver is in VFO-B mode (the green [VFO-
B(RX)] Indicator/Switch is illuminated). If so, press
the [VFO-A(RX)] Indicator/Switch to return operation
to VFO-A. Now, press the [V/M] button to enter the
“Memory” mode. [MA] Button [MCH] Button
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
2. Press the [MCH] button. The orange LED inside the
switch will light up, indicating that you are ready to
recall a memory channel.
channel the contents of which you wish to transfer to
VFO-A.
4. Press and hold in the [MA] button for two seconds,
until you hear the double beep. The data in the selected
memory channel will now be transferred to VFO-A.
ADVICE:
This transfer of data to the VFO-A does not affect the origi-
nal contents of the memory channel; this is a “copy” func-
tion that leaves the memory contents unchanged.
Memory Tune Operation

You may freely tune off from any memory channel in a “Memory Tune” mode, this is similar to VFO operation. So long as
you do not over-write the contents of the current memory, Memory Tune operation will not alter the contents of the memory
channel.
1. Press the [V/M] button to recall any memory channel. [VFO-A(RX)] Button [VFO-B(RX)] Button
ADVICE:
“Memory” mode.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob; you will now ob- [V/M] Button
serve that the memory channel’s frequency is chang- Main Tuning Dial Knob
ing.
ADVICE: NOTE:
The “ ” icon will replace the “ ” icon in the Computer software programs utilizing the CAT system
multi-panel window, indicating you are in the interface port may presume that the transceiver is operat-
“Memory Tune” mode. ing in the VFO mode, for certain features like “band map-
During Memory Tune operation, you may change ping” and/or frequency logging, because the “Memory
operating modes, and engage the offset Clarifier, if Tune” mode so closely resembles the VFO mode. Be sure
desired. that you have the FT-950 operating in a control mode com-
3. Press the [V/M] button momentarily to return to the patible with your software’s requirements. Use the VFO
originally memorized frequency of the current memory mode if you’re not sure.
channel. One more press of the [V/M] button will re-
turn you to VFO operation.

MEMORY OPERATION
MEMORY GROUPS
Memory channels may be grouped into as many as six convenient batches, for easy identification and selection. For ex-
ample, you might want to designate memory groups for AM BC stations, shortwave broadcast stations, contest frequencies,
repeater frequencies and PMS limits, or any other groupings you like.
Each memory group is capable of holding up to 20 memory channels (except Memory Group 01: it is 19 memory channels,
and the Group size is fixed). When a memory channel is grouped, the channel numbers change to correspond to the chart
below:
Memory Group Assignment

GENE MEM GRP”.
ADVICE:
Menu item display between “029 GENE” and “MEM
GRP”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to set this Menu item
to “On” (the default setting is “OFF”). [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
4. Press and hold in the [MENU] button for one second MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER
to save the new setting and exit. Operation will now be GROUP MEMORY “OFF” GROUP MEMORY “ON”
01 ~ 19 1-01 ~ 1-19
restricted to the six Memory Groups.
20 ~ 39 2-01 ~ 2-20
To cancel Memory Group operation, repeat steps (1) 40 ~ 59 3-01 ~ 3-20
60 ~ 79 4-01 ~ 4-20
through (4) above, choosing “OFF” in step (3). 80 ~ 99 5-01 ~ 5-20
P-1L/1U ~ P-9L/9U P-1L/1U ~ P-9L/9U
ADVICE:
US1 ~ US5 US-1 ~ US-5
To avoid confusion, note that the PMS memory group and
the PMS memories “P1L” through “P9U” will be so des-
ignated.
Choosing the Desired Memory Group

You may recall memories just within a particular Memory Group, if desired.
1. Press the [V/M ] button, if necessary, to enter the [VFO-B(RX)] Button

“Memory” mode. [VFO-A(RX)] Button [GRP] Button
ADVICE:
“Memory” mode.
2. Press the [GRP] button (located to the upper right of [V/M] Button [MCH] Button
the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob). The imbedded LED in- [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
side the switch will glow orange.
Memory Group.
4. Press the [MCH] button (just below the [GRP] but-
ton). The imbedded LED inside the switch will glow
orange.
Memory Channel within the Selected Memory Group.
ADVICE:
If no channels have been assigned to a particular Memory
Group, you will not have access to that Group.

OPERATION ON ALASKA EMERGENCY FREQUENCY: 5167.5 KH (U.S. VERSION ONLY) Z
Section 97.401(d) of the regulations governing amateur radio in the United States permit emergency amateur communica-
tions on the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz by stations in (or within 92.6 km of) the state of Alaska. This frequency is only
to be used when the immediate safety of human life and/or property are threatened, and is never to be used for routine
communications.
The FT-950 includes the capability for transmission and reception on 5167.5 kHz under such emergency conditions via the
Menu system. To activate this feature:
TGEN EMRGNCY”.
ADVICE:
Menu item display between “118 TGEN” and
“EMRGNCY”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select “EnA (En-
able).” [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Emergency communication on this spot frequency is
now possible.
5. Press the [V/M ] button, as necessary, to enter the
[CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
Memory mode. Press the [MCH] button, then rotate
the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select the emergency
channel (“EUS”), which is found between channels
“US5” and “01”).
NOTE:
The receive-mode CLARIFIER functions normally
while using this frequency, but variation of the trans-
mit frequency is not possible. Activation of “118 TGEN [V/M] Button [MCH] Button
EMRGNCY” does not enable any other out of amateur

band capability on the transceiver. The full specifica-
tions of the FT-950 are not necessarily guaranteed on
this frequency, but power output and receiver sensitiv-
ity should be fully satisfactory for the purpose of emer-
gency communication.
If you wish to disable operation capability on the Alaska
Emergency Frequency, repeat the above procedures,
but set “118 TGEN EMRGNCY” to “diS” in step 3.
In an emergency, note that a half-wave dipole cut for
this frequency should be approximately 45’3” on each
leg (90’6” total length). Emergency operation on
5167.5 kHz is shared with the Alaska-Fixed Service.
This transceiver is not authorized for operation, under
the FCC’s Part 87, for aeronautical communications.

VFO AND MEMORY SCANNING
You may scan either the VFO or the memories of the FT-950, and the radio will halt scanning on any station with a signal
strong enough to open the receiver’s squelch.
VFO SCANNING
1. Set the VFO-A to the frequency on which you would [VFO-B(RX)] Button
like to begin scanning.
2. Rotate the [SQL] knob so that the background noise is
just silenced.
3. Press and hold in the microphone’s [UP] or [DWN]
key for one second to start scanning in the specified
direction on the VFO frequency.
ADVICE:
If you would like to begin scanning on the VFO-B fre- [SQL] Knob
quency, press the [VFO-B(RX)] Indicator/Switch first,
then press and hold in the microphone’s [UP ] or
[DWN] key for one second.
4. If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the decimal
point between the “MHz” and “kHz” digits of the fre-
quency display will blink.
ADVICE:
If the incoming signal disappears, scanning will re-
sume in about five seconds.
On the SSB/CW and SSB-based Data modes, the
scanner will pause on a received signal, then will
step across the signal very slowly, giving you time
to stop the scan, if you like. In these modes on the
VFO, the scanner does not stop, however.
5. To cancel scanning, press the microphone’s [UP] or
[DWN] key momentarily.
ADVICE:
You may select the manner in which the scanner resumes
while it has paused on a signal, using Menu item “034
GENE SCN RSM”. The default “5SEc” setting will cause
the scanner to resume scanning after five seconds; you may
change it, however, to resume only after the carrier has
dropped out, if you like See page 111.

VFO AND MEMORY SCANNING
MEMORY SCAN
1. Set the transceiver up in the “Memory” mode by press- [VFO-A(RX)] Button [VFO-B(RX)] Button
ing the [V/M] button, if necessary.
ADVICE:
“Memory” mode. [SQL] Knob [V/M] Button
just silenced.
direction.
ADVICE:
If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the deci-
mal point between the “MHz” and “kHz” digits of
the frequency display will blink.
4. To cancel scanning, press the microphone’s [UP] or
[DWN] key momentarily.
ADVICE: QUICK POINT:
During Memory Group operation, only the channels If you have no interest in scanning, and wish to prohibit
within the current Memory Group will be scanned. the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys from initiating scan-
If the scan has paused on a signal, pressing the ning, you may disable scanning control from the micro-
microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] key will cause scanning phone using Menu item “033 GENE MIC SCN” (set it to
to resume instantly. “OFF”).
If you press the microphone’s PTT switch during scan-
ning, the scanner will halt at once. However, pressing
the PTT switch during scanning will not cause trans-
mission.
You may select the manner in which the scanner re-
sumes while it has paused on a signal, using Menu item
“034 GEnE SCN RSM”. During memory scanning,
the default “5SEc” setting will cause the scanner to
resume scanning after five seconds. However, you may
change this setting to resume only after the carrier has
dropped out, if you like. See page 111.

PMS (PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY SCANNING)
To limit scanning (and manual tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory Scan-
ning (PMS) feature, which utilizes nine special-purpose memory pairs (“P1L/P1U” through “P9L/P9U”). The PMS fea-
ture is especially useful in helping you to observe any operating sub-band limits, which apply to your Amateur license class.
1. Store the Lower and Upper tuning/scanning limit fre- [VFO-A(RX)] Button [VFO-B(RX)] Button
quencies into the memory pair “P1L” and “P1U”, re-
spectively, or any other “L/U” pair of memories in the
special PMS memory area. See page 92 for details re-
garding memory storage.
2. Press the [V/M] button to enter the “Memory” mode.
ADVICE:
if the transceiver is in VFO-B mode (the green [VFO- [SQL] Knob [V/M] Button [MCH] Button
B(RX)] Indicator/Switch is illuminated). If so, press Main Tuning Dial Knob [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob

“Memory” mode.
3. Press the [MCH] button momentarily. The imbedded
LED inside the switch will glow orange.
4. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select memory
channel “P1L” or “P1U”.
just silenced.
6. Turn the Main Tuning Dial knob slightly (to activate
memory tuning). Tuning and scanning are now limited
to the range within the P1L/P1U limits until you press
the [V/M] button to return to memory channel or VFO
operation.
direction.
ADVICE:
If the scanner halts on an incoming signal, the deci-
mal point between the “MHz” and “kHz” digits of
the frequency display will blink.
On the SSB/CW and SSB-based Data modes, the
scanner will pause on a received signal, then will
step across the signal very slowly, giving you time
to stop the scan, if you like. However, in these
modes on the VFO, the scanner does not stop.
If the scan has paused on a signal, pressing the
microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] key will cause scan-
ning to resume instantly.
8. If you rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob in the oppo-
site direction from the current scanning direction (in
other words, you rotate the dial to the left when scan-
ning toward a higher frequency), the direction of the
scan will reverse.
9. If you press the microphone’s PTT switch during scan-
ning, the scanner will halt at once. Pressing the PTT
switch during scanning will not cause transmission.

PACKET OPERATION
Packet operation is easily accomplished on the FT-950 by connecting your TNC (Terminal Node Controller) to the trans-
ceiver, per the illustration. “Packet” operation also applies to SSB-based AFSK data modes, such as PSK31, etc.
1 ANT 2 DC IN
INPUT: DC 13.8 V
22 A
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DATA DATA
IN OUT PTT
RTTY/PKT JACK TNC

Pin 1 (DATA IN) DATA OUT
Pin 2 (GND) GND
Pin 3 (DATA PTT) PTT
DATA OUT
DATA PTT
Pin 4 (FSK) (No Connection)

DATA IN
Pin 5 (DATA OUT) DATA IN

Pin 6 (SQL OUT) (SQL Control)
GND
PACKET SETUP (INCLUDING SUBCARRIER FREQUENCY)

Before operation can commence, MENU ITEM A VAILABLE VALUES MENU ITEM A VAILABLE VALUES
some basic setup procedures must 050 DATA DT GAIN 0 ~ 100 053 DATA V GAIN 0 ~ 100
051 DATA OUT LVL 0 ~ 100 054 DADA PKTDISP –3000 ~ +3000 (Hz)
be performed using the Menu, to 052 DATA VOX DLY 30 ~ 3000 (ms) 055 DATA PKT SFT –3000 ~ +3000 (Hz)
configure your radio for the data
mode to be used.
BASIC SETUP
1. Press the [RTTY/PKT] button, briefly, to toggle the ADVICE:
selected Packet mode. Press the [RTTY/PKT] button If you need to adjust the output level from the “DATA
to toggle the mode between “PKT-LSB” and “RTTY- OUT” pin (pin 5) of the RTTY/PKT jack on the rear
LSB”. panel of the transceiver, please use Menu item “051
ADVICE: DATA OUT LVL”. For the input level from the TNC, as
When both “ ” and “ ” icons appear on the applied to the DATA IN pin (pin 1) of the RTTY/PKT
display, the mode is LSB SSB-based Data opera- jack, please use Menu item “050 DATA DT GAIN”.
tion which is generally used for HF operation. During Packet operation via the rear panel’s RTTY/
If you need to do FM-based 1200-baud packet on PKT jack, the front panel MIC jack is cut off, so you
the 29/50 MHz bands, press and hold in the [RTTY/ won’t have a “live microphone” problem during data
PKT] button repeatedly until the “ ” and “ ” operation.
icons appear on the display, to engage the “PKT-
NOTE:
FM” mode.
If you anticipate making data transmissions of longer than
To operate USB SSB-based Data modes, press and
a few minutes, we recommend that you reduce the trans-
hold in the [RTTY/PKT] button repeatedly until
mitter power to 1/3 ~ 1/2 of its normal maximum via the
the “ ” and “ ” icons are shown on the dis-
Menu item “111 TGEN TX PWR”.
play, the FT-950 is configured for Packet opera-
tion in the “USB” mode. QUICK POINT:
2. When the “transmit” command is received from the RTTY/PKT Jack Specifications
TNC, the transmitter of the FT-950 will automatically DATA IN (Pin 1)
be engaged. Likewise, the command to return to re- Nominal Input Level: 50 mVp-p
ceive will cause the radio to revert to the receive mode. Impedance: 10 k-Ohms
DATA OUT (Pin 5)
Maximum Output Level: 100 mVp-p
Impedance: 10 k-Ohms

RTTY (RADIO TELETYPE) OPERATION
Most RTTY operation today is accomplished using a TNC or other computer-based system that utilizes AFSK tones. As
such, the previous discussion on LSB-mode “Packet” operation will apply for Baudot operation, as well. For RTTY opera-
tion using a Terminal Unit (TU) or the “FSK” output from a TNC, please see the discussion below. See also the illustration
for details regarding connection to your TU.
1 ANT 2 DC IN
INPUT: DC 13.8 V
22 A
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FSK AF
OUT IN PTT
RTTY/PKT JACK TU
DATA IN (Pin 1) N.C.
GND (Pin 2) GND
DATA PTT (Pin 3) PTT
DATA OUT
DATA PTT
FSK IN (Pin 4) FSK OUT

DATA OUT (Pin 5) AF IN
FSK IN
SQL OUT(Pin 6) N.C.

GND
SETTING UP FOR RTTY OPERATION

Before commencing RTTY operation, please direct your atten- MENU ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES
tion to the setup steps shown in the chart to the right. 059 RTTY R PLRTY nor (normal) / rEU (reverse)
060 RTTY T PLRTY nor (normal) / rEU (reverse)
061 RTTY OUT LEL 0 ~ 100
062 RTTY SHIFT 170/200/425/850 (Hz)
063 RTTY TONE 1275/2125 (Hz)
BASIC SETUP
1. To engage RTTY operation using “LSB” injection, The Mark/Space Shift utilized in most Amateur RTTY
which is generally used in the Amateur service. Press operation is 170 Hz. Other shifts may be configured,
the [RTTY/PKT ] button repeatedly until both the however, using Menu item “062 RTTY SHIFT”. The
“ ” and “ ” icons appear on the display. FT-950 is set up for “high tone” operation (centered
2. To switch to USB-side injection in RTTY, press and on 2125 Hz) by default, but you may configure it for
hold in the [RTTY/PKT] button. Both the “ ” and low tone (1275 Hz) operation using Menu item “063
“ ” icons will appear on the display. RTTY TONE”.
3. When you begin typing on your TU or computer key- You may find that you are unable to decode some RTTY
board, the command to transmit should automatically stations, even if they are of sufficient signal strength.
be sent to the transceiver, causing it to enter the trans- If this is observed, there may be a Mark/Space polarity
mit mode. problem between your station and the other station. If
so, try setting Menu item “059 RTTY R PLRTY” to
NOTE:
“rEU” (“Reverse”) to see if that permits copy. A sepa-
If you anticipate making data transmissions of longer than
rate Menu Item permits reversal of your transmitter’s
a few minutes, we recommend that you reduce the trans-
Mark/Space polarity: “060 RTTY T PLRTY”.
mitter power to 1/3 ~ 1/2 of its normal maximum via the
Menu item “111 TGEN TX PWR”. QUICK POINT:
In the FT-950, “RTTY” is a mode defined as being an
ADVICE:
“FSK” mode, whereby the closing and opening of a key-
If you need to adjust the output level from the “DATA
ing line (to ground) causes the Mark/Space tones to alter-
OUT” pin (pin 5) of the RTTY/PKT jack on the rear
nate. The RTTY mode is not an AFSK based mode in this
panel of the transceiver, please use Menu item “061
transceiver, and the AFSK output tones from a TNC will
RTTY OUT LVL”. For the input level from the TU, there
not cause Mark/Space shifting to occur. Use the “Packet”
is no adjustment of the FSK input level (Pin 4) of the
mode for AFSK-based Baudot and other data modes.
RTTY/PKT jack. Please make any needed level ad-
justments at the TU side.

MISCELLANEOUS AFSK-BASED DATA MODES
The FT-950 may also be used for a host of other SSB-based Data modes. Please set up your system using the illustration
as a guideline.
1 ANT 2 DC IN
INPUT: DC 13.8 V
22 A
-TUNE -TUNE DMU CAT

EXT
LINE IN or MIC IN
LINE OUT or MIC OUT
COM PORT
RTTY/PKT JACK Interface

DATA IN (Pin 1) DATA OUT
GND (Pin 2) GND
DATA PTT (Pin 3) PACKET PTT
DATA OUT
DATA PTT
FSK IN (Pin 4) N.C.

DATA IN
DATA OUT (Pin 5) DATA IN

SQL OUT(Pin 6) N.C.
GND
Interface
QUICK POINT:
When you have configured Menu item “114 TGEN VOX
SEL” to “dAtA,” the transceiver will operate in a “VOX”
mode, and it is not necessary to connect a PTT line. This
makes for very convenient interfacing to computer Sound
Cards, etc.

NOTE

MENU MODE
The Menu system of the FT-950 provides extensive customization capability, so you can set up your transceiver just the
way you want to operate it. The Menu items are grouped by general utilization category, and are numbered from “001 AGC
FST DLY” to “118 TGEN EMRGNCY”.
USING THE MENU

1. Press the [MENU] button momentarily, to engage the [CLEAR] Button
Menu mode.
The display will show the Menu Number, Menu Group
Name, and Menu Item. Press the [SELECT] knob
momentarily to toggle the display between “Menu
Number & Menu Group Name” and “Menu Item”. The
Multi-Display Window shows the current setting of the
currently selected Menu item.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the Menu item [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
[SELECT] Knob
you wish to modify.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to change the cur-
rent setting of the selected Menu item. Menu Number Menu Group Name
ADVICE:
Press the [CLEAR] button (located the upper right of
the [SELECT] knob) momentarily to reset the selected
Menu item to the factory default value.
4. When you have finished making your adjustments,
press and hold in the [MENU] button for one second Menu Setting
to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. If
you only momentarily press the [MENU] button, the Menu Item
new settings will not be retained. Press
MENU MODE RESET

You may reset all the Menu settings to their origi-
nal factory defaults, if desired.
Menu Setting
1. Turn the front panel [POWER] switch off.
2. Press and hold in the [MENU] button, and while
holding it in, press the [POWER] switch to turn
the transceiver back on. Now release the
[MENU] button.

MENU MODE
GROUP NO. MENU FUNCTION AVAILABLE VALUES DEFAULT SETTING
AGC 001 AGC FST DLY 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) 300 msec
AGC 002 AGC MID DLY 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) 700 msec
AGC 003 AGC SLW DLY 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) 3000 msec
DISPLAY 004 DISP COLOR bL1/bL2/bL3/ub1/ub2 bL11
DISPLAY 005 DISP DIM VFD 0 ~ 15 8
DISPLAY 006 DISP BAR SEL CLAr/C-tn/u-tn C-tn
DISPLAY 007 DISP PKH S OFF/0.5/1.0/2.0 sec OFF
DISPLAY 008 DISP PKH PO OFF/0.5/1.0/2.0 sec OFF
DISPLAY 009 DISP PKH ALC OFF/0.5/1.0/2.0 sec OFF
DISPLAY 010 DISP PKH ID OFF/0.5/1.0/2.0 sec OFF
DISPLAY 011 DISP RTR STU 0/90/180/270° 0°2
DISPLAY 012 DISP RTR ADJ –30 ~ 0° (2°/step) 0°2
DISPLAY 013 DISP QMB MKR On/OFF On
DVS 014 DVS RX LVL 0 ~ 100 503
DVS 015 DVS TX LVL 0 ~ 100 503
KEYER 016 KEY BEACON OFF/1 ~ 240 sec (1 sec/step)/ OFF
270 ~ 690 sec (30 sec/step)
KEYER 017 KEY NUM STL 1290/AunO/Aunt/A2nO/A2nt/12nO/12nt 1290
KEYER 018 KEY CONTEST 0 ~ 9999 1
KEYER 019 KEY CW MEM1 tyP1/tyP2 tyP2
GENERAL 024 GENE ANT SEL bAnd/rEG bAnd
GENERAL 025 GENE BEP LVL 0 ~ 100 50
GENERAL 026 GENE CAT BPS 4800/9600/192H (19200)/384H (38400) bps 4800 bps
GENERAL 027 GENE CAT TOT 10/100/1000/3000 msec 10 msec
GENERAL 028 GENE CAT RTS On/OFF On
GENERAL 029 GENE MEM GRP On/OFF OFF
GENERAL 030 GENE Q SPLIT –20 ~ 0 ~ +20 kHz (1 kHz/step) +5 kHz
GENERAL 031 GENE TX TOT OFF/1 ~ 30 min OFF
GENERAL 032 GENE uT DIAL StP1/ StP2 StP14
GENERAL 033 GENE MIC SCN On/OFF On
GENERAL 034 GENE SCN RSM CAr/5SEc 5SEc
GENERAL 035 GENE FRQ ADJ –25 ~ 0 ~ +25 0
MODE-AM 036 A3E MICGAIN Ur/0 ~ 100 Ur
MODE-CW 037 A1A F-TYPE OFF/buG/ELE/ACS ELE
MODE-CW 038 A1A F-REV nor/rEV (NORNAL/REVERSE) nor (NORNAL)
MODE-CW 039 A1A R-TYPE OFF/buG/ELE/ACS ELE
MODE-CW 040 A1A R-REV nor/rEV (NORNAL/REVERSE) nor (NORNAL)
MODE-CW 041 A1A CW AUTO OFF/50/On OFF
MODE-CW 042 A1A BFO USb/LSb/Auto USb
MODE-CW 043 A1A BK-IN SEni/FuLL SEni
MODE-CW 044 A1A DELAY 30 ~ 3000 msec (10 msec/step) 200 msec
MODE-CW 045 A1A PITCH 300 ~ 1050 Hz (50 Hz/step) 700 Hz
MODE-CW 046 A1A WEIGHT (1:) 2.5 ~ 4.5 3.0
MODE-CW 047 A1A FRQDISP dir/OFSt OFSt
MODE-CW 048 A1A PC KYNG EnA/diS (ENABLE/DISABLE) diS (Disable)
MODE-CW 049 A1A QSKTIME 15/20/25/30 msec 15 msec
1: Requires optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit.
2: Requires optional Antenna Rotator.
3: Requires optional DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit.
4: Requires optional RF µTuning Kit.

MENU MODE
MODE-DATA 050 DATA DT GAIN 0 ~ 100 50
MODE-DATA 051 DATA OUT LVL 0 ~ 100 50
MODE-DATA 052 DATA VOX DLY 30 ~ 3000 msec (10 msec/step) 300 msec
MODE-DATA 053 DATA V GAIN 0 ~ 100 50
MODE-DATA 054 DATA PKTDISP –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) 0 Hz
MODE-DATA 055 DATA PKT SFT –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) 1000 Hz
MODE-FM 056 F3E MIC Ur/0 ~ 100 50
MODE-FM 057 F3E 28 RPT 0 ~ 1000 kHz (10 kHz/step) 100 kHz
MODE-FM 058 F3E 50 RPT 0 ~ 4000 kHz (10 kHz/step) 1000 kHz
MODE-RTTY 059 RTTY R PLRTY nor/rEV (NORMAL/REVERSE) nor (NORMAL)
MODE-RTTY 060 RTTY T PLRTY nor/rEV (NORMAL/REVERSE) nor (NORMAL)
MODE-RTTY 061 RTTY OUT LVL 0 ~ 100 50
MODE-RTTY 062 RTTY SHIFT 170/200/425/850 Hz 170 Hz
MODE-RTTY 063 RTTY TONE 1275/2125 Hz 2125 Hz
MODE-SSB 064 J3E TX BPF 1-30/1-29/2-28/3-27/4-26 3-27 (300 ~ 2700 Hz)
MODE-SSB 065 J3E LSB CAR –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz/steps) 0 Hz
MODE-SSB 066 J3E USB CAR –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz/steps) 0 Hz
RX GENERAL 067 RGEN NB 1 LVL 0 ~ 255 128
RX GENERAL 068 RGEN NB 2 LVL 0 ~ 255 128
RX GENERAL 069 RGEN CNTR LV –40 ~ +20 dB –15 dB
RX GENERAL 070 RGEN CNTR WI 1 ~ 11 10
RX GENERAL 071 RGEN DNF OFF/On OFF
RX GENERAL 072 RGEN DNR OFF/1 ~ 15 OFF
SCOPE 073 SCP 1.8 FIX 1.800 ~ 1.999 MHz (1 kHz/steps) 1.800 MHz1
SCOPE 077 SCP 10.1 FIX (1)0.100 ~ (1)0.149 MHz (1 kHz/steps) (1)0.100 MHz1
TUNING 084 TUN DIALSTP 1/5/10 Hz 10 Hz
TUNING 085 TUN CW FINE EnA/diS (ENABLE/DISABLE) diS (DISABLE)
TUNING 086 TUN MHz SEL 1/0.1 MHz 1 MHz
TUNING 087 TUN AM STEP 2.5/5/9/10/12.5 kHz 5 kHz
TUNING 088 TUN FM STEP 5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25 kHz 5 kHz
TUNING 089 TUN FM DIAL 10/100 Hz 100 Hz
TUNING 090 TUN MY BAND 1.8 ~ 50/GE –
1: Requires optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit.

MENU MODE
TX AUDIO 091 TAUD EQ1 FRQ OFF/100 ~ 700 Hz (100 Hz/step) OFF
TX AUDIO 092 TAUD EQ1 LVL –20 ~ +10 +5
TX AUDIO 093 TAUD EQ1 BW 1 ~ 10 10
TX AUDIO 100 TAUD PE1 FRQ OFF/100 ~ 700 Hz (100 Hz/step) 200 Hz
TX AUDIO 101 TAUD PE1 LVL –20 ~ +10 0
TX AUDIO 102 TAUD PE1 BW 1 ~ 10 2
TX GENERAL 109 TGEN PROCLVL 1 ~ 100 50
TX GENERAL 110 TGEN EXT TUN itu/Etu (INTERNAL TUNER/EXTERNAL TUNER) itu (INTERNAL TUNER)
TX GENERAL 111 TGEN TX PWR 5 ~ 100 100
TX GENERAL 112 TGEN AM CAR 0 ~ 100 50
TX GENERAL 113 TGEN PWRCTRL ALL/CAr ALL
TX GENERAL 114 TGEN VOX SEL nic/dAtA nic
TX GENERAL 115 TGEN V GAIN 0 ~ 100 50
TX GENERAL 116 TGEN VOX DLY 30 ~ 3000 msec (10 msec/step) 500 msec
TX GENERAL 117 TGEN ANTIVOX 0 ~ 100 50
TX GENERAL 118 TGEN EMRGNCY EnA/diS (ENABLE/DISABLE) diS(DISABLE)

MENU MODE
AGC GROUP DISPLAY GROUP
001 AGC FST DLY 004 DISP COLOR
Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC FAST mode. Function: Selects the Display color when the optional Data
Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) Management Unit (DMU-2000) is connected.
Default Setting: 300 msec Available Values: bL1/bL2/bL3/ub1/ub2
Default Setting: bL1 (COOL BLUE)
002 AGC MID DLY
bL1: COOL BLUE
Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC MID mode.
bL2: CONTRAST BLUE
Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step)
bL3: FLASH WHITE
Default Setting: 700 msec
ub1: CONTRAST UMBER
003 AGC SLW DLY ub2: UMBER
Function: Sets the delay time for the AGC SLOW mode. ADVICE:
Available Values: 20 ~ 4000 msec (20 msec/step) If the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not
Default Setting: 3000 msec connected, this adjustment has no effect.
005 DISP DIM VFD
Function: Setting of the display brightness level.
Available Values: 0 ~ 15
Default Setting: 8
006 DISP BAR SEL
Function: Selects one of three parameters to be viewed
on the Tuning Offset Indicator.
Available Values: CLAr/C-tn/u-tn
Default Setting: C-tn
CLAr: Displays relative clarifier offset.
C-tu: Displays relative tuning offset between the incom-
ing signal and transmitted frequency while in CW
operation.
u-tn: Displays the peak position of the optional µ-TUNE
filter.
007 DISP PKH S
Function: Selects the peak hold time of the S-meter.
Available Values: OFF/0.5/1.0/2.0 sec
Default Setting: OFF
008 DISP PKH PO
Function: Selects the peak hold time of the PO meter.
009 DISP PKH ALC
Function: Selects the peak hold time of the ALC meter.
010 DISP PKH ID
Function: Selects the peak hold time of the ID meter.

MENU MODE
DISPLAY GROUP DVS GROUP
011 DISP RTR STU 014 DVS RX LVL
Function: Selects the starting point of your rotator Function: Sets the audio output level from the optional
controller’s indicator needle. DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit.
Available Values: 0/90/180/270° Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default Setting: 0° Default: 50
ADVICE: ADVICE:
If the optional Antenna Rotator is not connected, this ad- If the optional DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit is not connected,
justment has no effect. this adjustment has no effect.
012 DISP RTR ADJ 015 DVS TX LVL

Function: Adjusts the indicator needle precisely to the Function: Sets the microphone input level to the optional
starting point set in menu item “011 DISP RTR STU”. DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit
Available Values: –30 ~ 0° (2°/step) Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default Setting: 0 Default: 50
ADVICE: ADVICE:
If the optional Antenna Rotator is not connected, this ad- If the optional DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit is not connected,
justment has no effect. this adjustment has no effect.
013 DISP QMB MKR

Function: Enables/Disables the QMB Marker (White ar- KEYER GROUP
row “”) to display on the Spectrum Band Scope when 016 KEY BEACON
the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is con- Function: Sets the interval time between repeats of the
nected. beacon message.
Available Values: On/OFF Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 240 sec (1 sec/step)/270 ~ 690
Default Setting: On sec (30 sec/step)
ADVICE: Default Setting: OFF
If the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not
connected, this adjustment has no effect. 017 KEY NUM STL
Function: Selects the Contest Number “Cut” format for
an imbedded contest number.
Available Values: 1290/AunO/Aunt/A2nO/A2nt/12nO/
12nt
Default Setting: 1290
1290: Does not abbreviate the Contest Number
AunO: Abbreviates to “A” for “One”, “U” for “Two”,
“N” for “Nine”, and “O” for “Zero.”
Aunt: Abbreviates to “A” for “One”, “U” for “Two”,
“N” for “Nine”, and “T” for “Zero”.
A2nO: Abbreviates to “A” for “One”, “N” for “Nine”,
and “O” for “Zero”.
A2nt: Abbreviates to “A” for “One”, “N” for “Nine”,
and “T” for “Zero”.
12nO: Abbreviates to “N” for “Nine” and “O” for “Zero”.
12nt: Abbreviates to “N” for “Nine” and “T” for “Zero”.
018 KEY CONTEST
Function: Enters the initial contest number that will in-
crement/decrement after sending during contest QSOs.
Default Setting: 1
ADVICE:
Press the [CLEAR] button to reset the contest number to
“1”.

MENU MODE
KEYER GROUP GENERAL GROUP
019 KEY CW MEM1 024 GENE ANT SEL
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message Function: Sets the method of antenna selection.
register 1. Available Values: bAnd/rEG
Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 Default Setting: bAnd
Default Setting: tyP2 bAnd: The antenna is selected in accordance with the op-
tyP1: You may enter the CW message from the Main Tun- erating band.
ing Dial knob and [CLAR/VFO-B] knob. rEG: The antenna is selected in accordance with the band
tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. stack (different antennas may be utilized on the
same band, if so selected in the band stack).
020 KEY CW MEM2
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message 025 GENE BEP LVL
register 2. Function: Sets the beep level.
Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default Setting: tyP2 Default Setting: 50
tyP1: You may enter the CW message from the Main Tun- 026 GENE CAT BPS
ing Dial knob and [CLAR/VFO-B] knob. Function: Sets the transceiver’s computer-interface cir-
tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. cuitry for the CAT baud rate to be used.
021 KEY CW MEM3 Available Values: 4800/9600/192H (19200)/384H
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message (38400) bps
register 3. Default Setting: 4800 bps
Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 027 GENE CAT TOT
Default Setting: tyP2 Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time for a
tyP1: You may enter the CW message from the Main Tun- CAT command input.
ing Dial knob and [CLAR/VFO-B] knob. Available Values: 10/100/1000/3000 msec
tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. Default Setting: 10 msec
022 KEY CW MEM4 The Time-Out Timer shuts off the CAT data input after the
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message continuous transmission of the programmed time.
register 4. 028 GENE CAT RTS
Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 Function: Enables/Disables the RTS port of the CAT jack.
Default Setting: tyP2 Available Values: On/OFF
tyP1: You may enter the CW message from the Main Tun- Default Setting: On
ing Dial knob and [CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. 029 GENE MEM GRP
Function: Enables/Disables Memory Group Operation.
023 KEY CW MEM5 Available Values: On/OFF
Function: Permits entry of the CW message for message Default Setting: OFF
register 5.
Available Values: tyP1/tyP2 030 GENE Q SPLIT
Default Setting: tyP2 Function: Selects the tuning offset for the Quick Split fea-
tyP1: You may enter the CW message from the Main Tun- ture.
ing Dial knob and [CLAR/VFO-B] knob. Available Values: –20 ~ 0 ~ +20 kHz (1 kHz Step)
tyP2: You may enter the CW message from the CW keyer. Default Setting: +5 kHz
031 GENE TX TOT
Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer countdown time.
Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 30 min
The Time-Out Timer shuts off the transmitter after con-
tinuous transmission of the programmed time.

MENU MODE
GENERAL GROUP MODE-CW GROUP
032 GENE uT DIAL 037 A1A F-TYPE
Function: Selects the µ-TUNE mode. Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for
Available Values: StP1/StP2 the device connected to the front panel’s KEY jack.
Default Setting: StP1 Available Values: OFF/buG/ELE/ACS
StP1: Activates the µ-TUNE system using “COARSE” Default Setting: ELE
steps of the [SELECT(µ-TUNE)] knob (2 steps/ OFF: Disables the front panel’s keyer (“straight key” mode
click) on the 7 MHz and lower amateur bands. On for use with external keyer or computer-driven key-
the 10/14 MHz bands, “FINE” [ SELECT ( µ- ing interface).
TUNE)] knob steps will be used (1 step/click). buG: Mechanical “bug” keyer emulation. One paddle pro-
StP2: Activates the µ-TUNE system using “FINE” steps duces “dits” automatically, while the other paddle
of the [SELECT(µ-TUNE)] knob (1 step/click) on manually produces “dahs”.
the 14 MHz and lower amateur bands. ELE: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character Spac-
ADVICE: ing) disabled.
If an optional RF µTuning Kit is not connected, this ad- ACS: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character Spac-
justment has no effect. ing) enabled.
033 GENE MIC SCN 038 A1A F-REV

Function: Enables/disables scanning access via the Function: Selects the keyer paddle’s wiring configuration
microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys. for the KEY jack on the front panel.
Available Values: On/OFF Available Values: nor/rEV
Default Setting: On Default Setting: nor
nor: Tip = Dot, Ring = Dash, Shaft = Ground
034 GENE SCN RSM rEV: Tip = Dash, Ring = Dot, Shaft = Ground
Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode.
Available Values: CAr/5SEc 039 A1A R-TYPE
Default Setting: 5SEc Function: Selects the desired keyer operation mode for
CAr: The scanner will hold until the signal disappears, the device connected to the rear panel’s KEY jack.
then will resume after one second. Available Values: OFF/buG/ELE/ACS
5SEc: The scanner will hold for five seconds, then resume Default Setting: ELE
whether or not the other station is still transmitting. OFF: Disables the front panel’s keyer (“straight key” mode
for use with external keyer or computer-driven key-
035 GENE FRQ ADJ ing interface).
Function: Adjusts the reference oscillator. buG: Mechanical “bug” keyer emulation. One paddle pro-
Available Values: –25 ~ 0 ~ +25 duces “dits” automatically, while the other paddle
Default Setting: 0 manually produces “dahs”.
Connect a 50-Ohm dummy load and frequency counter to ELE: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character Spac-
the antenna jack; adjust the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob so that ing) disabled.
the frequency counter reading is same as the VFO fre- ACS: Iambic keyer with ACS (Automatic Character Spac-
quency while pressing the PTT switch. ing) enabled.
ADVICE:
Do not perform this Menu item unless you have a high 040 A1A R-REV
performance frequency counter. Perform this Menu item Function: Selects the keyer paddle’s wiring configuration
after aging the transceiver and frequency counter suffi- for the KEY jack on the rear panel.
ciently (at least 30 minutes). Available Values: nor/rEV
Default Setting: nor
nor: Tip = Dot, Ring = Dash, Shaft = Ground
MODE-AM GROUP rEV: Tip = Dash, Ring = Dot, Shaft = Ground
036 A3E MICGAIN
Function: Sets the microphone gain for the AM mode.
Available Values: Ur/0 ~ 100
Default Setting: Ur
When this menu is set to “Ur”, you may adjust the micro-
phone gain using the front panel’s [MIC GAIN] knob.

MENU MODE
MODE-CW GROUP
041 A1A CW AUTO 045 A1A PITCH
Function: Enables/disables CW keying while operating Function: Adjusts your preferred CW tone pitch.
on SSB. Available Values: 300 ~ 1050 Hz (50 Hz/step)
Available Values: OFF/50/On Default Setting: 700 Hz
046 A1A WEIGHT
OFF: Disables CW keying while operating on SSB.
Function: Sets the Dot:Dash ratio for the built-in elec-
50: Enables CW keying only while operating SSB on 50
tronic keyer.
MHz (but not HF).
Available Values: (1:) 2.5 ~ 4.5
On: Enables CW keying while operating on SSB (all TX
Default Setting: 3.0
bands).
NOTE: 047 A1A FRQDISP
This feature allows you to move someone from SSB to Function: Selects the frequency Display Format for the
CW without having to change modes on the front panel. CW mode.
Available Values: dir/OFSt
042 A1A BFO
Default Setting: OFSt
Function: Sets the CW carrier oscillator injection side for
dir (Direct Frequency): Displays the receiver carrier fre-
the CW mode.
quency, without any offset added.
Available Values: USb/LSb/Auto
When changing modes between
Default Setting: USb
SSB and CW, the frequency dis-
USb: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the USB side.
play remains constant.
LSb: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the LSB side.
OFSt (Pitch Offset): This frequency display reflects the
Auto: Injects the CW carrier oscillator on the LSB side
added BFO offset.
while operating on the 7 MHz band and below, and
the USB side while operating on the 10 MHz band 048 A1A PC KYNG
and up. Function: Enables/disables CW keying from the “DATA
PTT” terminal (pin 3) on the rear panel’s RTTY/PKT jack
043 A1A BK-IN
while operating on the CW mode.
Function: Sets the CW “break-in” mode.
Available Values: EnA (Enable)/diS (Disable)
Available Values: SEni/FuLL
Default Setting: diS (Disable)
Default Setting: SEni
SEni (SEMI): The transceiver will operate in the semi 049 A1A QSKTIME
break-in mode. The delay (receiver recovery) time is set Function: Selects the time delay between when the PTT
via the Menu item “044 A1A DELAY”. is keyed and the carrier is transmitted during QSK opera-
FuLL: The transceiver will operate in the full break-in tion when using the internal keyer.
(QSK) mode. Available Values: 15/20/25/30 msec
044 A1A DELAY
Function: Adjusts the Keying Delay (receiver recovery)
time on the CW mode.
Available Values: 30 ~ 3000 msec (10 msec/step)

MENU MODE
MODE-DATA GROUP MODE-FM GROUP
050 DATA DT GAIN 056 F3E MIC
Function: Sets the data input level from the TNC to the Function: Sets the microphone gain for the FM mode.
AFSK modulator. Available Values: Ur/0 ~ 100
Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default Setting: 50
Default Setting: 50 When this menu is set to “Ur”, you may adjust the micro-
phone gain using the front panel’s [MIC GAIN] knob.
051 DATA OUT LVL
Function: Sets the AFSK data output level at the output 057 F3E 28 RPT
port (pin 5) of the RTTY/PKT jack. Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater shift on the
Available Values: 0 ~ 100 28 MHz band.
Default Setting: 50 Available Values: 0 ~ 1000 kHz (10 kHz/step)
Default Setting: 100 kHz
052 DATA VOX DLY
Function: Adjusts the “VOX” Delay (receiver recovery) 058 F3E 50 RPT
time in the PACKET mode. Function: Sets the magnitude of the repeater shift on the
Available Values: 30 ~ 3000 msec (10 msec/step) 50 MHz band.
Default Setting: 300 msec Available Values: 0 ~ 4000 kHz (10 kHz/step)
053 DATA V GAIN
Function: Adjusts the “VOX” Gain in the PACKET mode.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100 MODE-RTTY GROUP
Default Setting: 50
059 RTTY R PLRTY
054 DATA PKTDISP Function: Selects normal or reverse Mark/Space polarity
Function: Sets the packet frequency display offset. for RTTY receive operation.
Available Values: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) Available Values: nor/rEV
Default: 0 Hz Default Setting: nor
055 DATA PKT SFT 060 RTTY T PLRTY

Function: Sets the carrier point during the SSB packet Function: Selects normal or reverse Mark/Space polarity
operation. for RTTY transmit operation.
Available Values: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz (10 Hz/step) Available Values: nor/rEV
Default: 1000 Hz (typical center frequency for PSK31, Default Setting: nor
etc.)
061 RTTY OUT LVL
Function: Sets the RTTY (AFSK) data output level at the
output port (pin 5) of the RTTY/PKT jack.
Default Setting: 50
062 RTTY SHIFT
Function: Selects the frequency shift for RTTY (AFSK)
operation.
Available Values:170/200/425/850 Hz
Default Setting: 170 Hz
063 RTTY TONE
Function: Selects the Mark tone for RTTY operation.
Available Values: 1275/2125 Hz

MENU MODE
MODE-SSB GROUP RX GENERAL GROUP
064 J3E TX BPF 067 RGEN NB 1 LVL
Function: Selects the audio passband of the DSP modula- Function: Adjusts the noise blanking level of the IF Noise
tor on the SSB mode. Blanker for short duration pulse noise.
Available Values: 1-30/1-29/2-28/3-27/4-26 Available Values: 0 ~ 255
Default Setting: 3-27: 300 ~ 2700 (Hz) Default Setting: 128
1-30: 100 ~ 3000 (Hz)
068 RGEN NB 2 LVL
1-29: 100 ~ 2900 (Hz)
Function: Adjusts the noise blanking level of the IF Noise
2-28: 200 ~ 2800 (Hz)
Blanker for longer duration pulse noise.
3-27: 300 ~ 2700 (Hz)
4-26: 400 ~ 2600 (Hz)
Default Setting: 128
NOTE:
The apparent power output, when using the widest band- 069 RGEN CNTR LV
widths, may seem lower. This is normal, and it occurs be- Function: Adjusts the parametric equalizer gain of the
cause the available transmitter power is distributed over a Contour filter.
wider bandwidth. The greatest compression of power out- Available Values: –40 ~ +20 dB
put, conversely, occurs when using the “4-26” setting (400 Default Setting: –15 dB
~ 2600 Hz), and this setting is highly recommended for
070 RGEN CNTR WI
contest or DX pile-up work.
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the Contour filter.
065 J3E LSB CAR Available Values: 1 ~ 11
Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the LSB Default Setting: 10
mode.
071 RGEN DNF
Available Values: –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
Function: Enables/disables the Digital Notch Filter.
Available Values: OFF/On
066 J3E USB CAR Default Setting: OFF
Function: Adjusts the receiver carrier point for the USB
072 RGEN DNR
mode.
Function: Set the Digital Noise Reduction response.
Available Values: –200 Hz ~ +200 Hz (10 Hz steps)
Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 15
“Q”
“+” Gain
“-- ” Gain
IF
BANDWIDTH
CONTOUR “GAIN” AND “Q”

MENU MODE
SCOPE GROUP
ADVICE:
This group’s adjustment has no effect if the optional DMU-2000 Data Management Unit is not connected.
073 SCP 1.8 FIX 079 SCP 18.0 FIX

Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode
Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 160 m amateur Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 17 m amateur
band. band.
Available Values: 1.800 ~ 1.999 MHz (1 kHz steps) Available Values: (1)8.000 ~ (1)8.199 MHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: 1.800 MHz Default Setting: (1)8.068 MHz
074 SCP 3.5 FIX 080 SCP 21.0 FIX
band. band.
075 SCP 5.2 FIX 081 SCP 24.8 FIX
band. band.
Available Values: 5.250 ~ 5.499 MHz (1 kHz steps) Available Values: (2)4.800 - (2)4.989 MHz (1 kHz steps)
076 SCP 7.0 FIX 082 SCP 28.0 FIX
band. band.
077 SCP 10.1 FIX 083 SCP 50.0 FIX
Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 30 m amateur Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 6 m amateur band.
band. Available Values: (5)0.000 ~ (5)3.999 MHz (1 kHz steps)
Available Values: (1)0.100 ~ (1)0.149 MHz (1 kHz steps) Default Setting: (5)0.000 MHz
Default Setting: (1)0.100 MHz
078 SCP 14.0 FIX
Function: Selects the scan start frequency of the FIX mode
Spectrum Scope while monitoring on the 20 m amateur
band.
Available Values: (1)4.000 ~ (1)4.349 MHz (1 kHz steps)
Default Setting: (1)4.000 MHz

MENU MODE
TUNING GROUP TX AUDIO GROUP
084 TUN DIALSTP 091 TAUD EQ1 FRQ
Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob’s and the Function: Selects the center frequency of the lower range
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob’s tuning speed on the SSB, CW, for the parametric microphone equalizer.
and AM modes. Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 700 Hz (100 Hz/step)
Available Values: 1/5/10 Hz Default Setting: OFF
Default Setting: 10 Hz OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to fac-
tory defaults (flat).
085 TUN CW FINE
100 ~ 700: Center frequencies of 100 Hz ~ 700 Hz.
Function: Enabling/disabling of the “Fine” tuning speed
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at this se-
in the CW mode.
lected audio frequency via menu items “092 TAUD EQ1
Available Values: EnA/diS (ENABLE/DISABLE)
LVL” and “093 TAUD EQ1 BW”.
Default Setting: diS (DISABLE)
EnA (ENABLE): Tuning in 1 Hz steps on the CW mode. 092 TAUD EQ1 LVL
diS (DISABLE): Tuning according to the steps deter- Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the low range of
mined via menu item “084 TUN the parametric microphone equalizer.
DIALSTP”. Available Values: –20 ~ +10
Default Setting: +5
086 TUN MHz SEL
Function: Selects the tuning steps for the [CLAR/VFO- 093 TAUD EQ1 BW
B] knob when the [MHz] button is pressed. Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the low range of the
Available Values: 1/0.1 MHz parametric microphone equalizer.
Default Setting: 1 MHz Available Values: 1 ~ 10
Default Setting: 10
087 TUN AM STEP
Function: Selects the tuning steps for the microphone’s 094 TAUD EQ2 FRQ
[UP]/[DWN] keys in the AM mode. Function: Selects the center frequency of the middle range
Available Values: 2.5/5/9/10/12.5 kHz for the parametric microphone equalizer.
Default Setting: 5 kHz Available Values: OFF/700 ~ 1500 Hz (100 Hz/step)
088 TUN FM STEP
OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to fac-
Function: Selects the tuning steps for the microphone’s
tory defaults (flat).
[UP]/[DWN] keys in the FM mode.
700 ~ 1500: Center frequencies of 700 Hz ~ 1500 Hz.
Available Values: 5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25 kHz
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at this se-
lected audio frequency via menu items “095 TAUD EQ2
089 TUN FM DIAL LVL” and “096 TAUD EQ2 BW”.
Function: Setting of the Main Tuning Dial knob’s and the
[CLAR/VFO-B] knob’s tuning speed in the FM mode.
095 TAUD EQ2 LVL
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the middle range
Available Values: 10/100 Hz
of the parametric microphone equalizer.
Available Values: –20 ~ +10
090 TUN MY BAND Default Setting: +5
Function: Programs a band to be skipped while selecting
096 TAUD EQ2 BW
bands using the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob.
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the middle range of the
To program the band to be skipped, rotate the [CLAR/
parametric microphone equalizer.
VFO-B] knob to recall the band to be skipped while se-
lecting bands via the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob, then press
Default Setting: 10
the [ENT] button to change this setting to “ON” (a “d”
notation will replace the “E” notation). Repeat the same
procedure to cancel the setting (skipped “Off”: “d” nota-
tion appears).

MENU MODE
TX AUDIO GROUP
097 TAUD EQ3 FRQ 103 TAUD PE2 FRQ
Function: Selects the center frequency of the high range Function: Selects the center frequency of the middle range
for the parametric microphone equalizer. for the parametric microphone equalizer when the speech
Available Values: OFF/1500 ~ 3200 Hz (100 Hz/step) processor is activated.
Default Setting: OFF Available Values: OFF/700 ~ 1500 Hz (100 Hz/step)
OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to Default Setting: 800 Hz
factory defaults (flat). OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to fac-
1500 ~ 3200: Center frequencies of 1500 Hz ~ 3200 Hz. tory defaults (flat).
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor in this se- 700 ~ 1500: Center frequencies of 700 Hz ~ 1500 Hz.
lected audio frequency via menu items “098 TAUD EQ3 You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at this se-
LVL” and “099 TAUD EQ3 BW”. lected audio frequency via menu items “104 TAUD PE2
LVL” and “105 TAUD PE2 BW”.
098 TAUD EQ3 LVL
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the high range of 104 TAUD PE2 LVL
the parametric microphone equalizer. Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the middle range
Available Values: –20 ~ +10 of the parametric microphone equalizer when the speech
Default Setting: +5 processor is activated.
099 TAUD EQ3 BW
Default Setting: 0
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the high range of the
parametric microphone equalizer. 105 TAUD PE2 BW
Available Values: 1 ~ 10 Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the middle range of the
Default Setting: 10 parametric microphone equalizer when the speech proces-
sor is activated.
100 TAUD PE1 FRQ
Function: Selects the center frequency of the lower range
Default Setting: 1
for the parametric microphone equalizer when the speech
processor is activated. 106 TAUD PE3 FRQ
Available Values: OFF/100 ~ 700 Hz (100 Hz/step) Function: Selects the center frequency of the high range
Default Setting: 200 Hz for the parametric microphone equalizer when the speech
OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to fac- processor is activated.
tory defaults (flat). Available Values: OFF/1500 ~ 3200 Hz (100 Hz/step)
100 ~ 700: Center frequencies of 100 Hz ~ 700 Hz. Default Setting: 2100 Hz
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor at this se- OFF: The equalizer gain and Q-factor are set to
lected audio frequency via menu items “101 TAUD PE1 factory defaults (flat).
LVL” and “102 TAUD PE1 BW”. 1500 ~ 3200: Center frequencies of 1500 Hz ~ 3200 Hz.
You may adjust the equalizer gain and Q-factor in this se-
101 TAUD PE1 LVL
lected audio frequency via menu items “107 TAUD PE3
Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the low range of
LVL” and “108 TAUD PE3 BW”.
the parametric microphone equalizer when the speech pro-
cessor is activated. 107 TAUD PE3 LVL
Available Values: –20 ~ +10 Function: Adjusts the equalizer gain of the high range of
Default Setting: 0 the parametric microphone equalizer when the speech pro-
cessor is activated.
102 TAUD PE1 BW
Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the low range of the
Default Setting: 0
parametric microphone equalizer when the speech proces-
sor is activated. 108 TAUD PE3 BW
Available Values: 1 ~ 10 Function: Adjusts the Q-factor of the high range of the
Default Setting: 2 parametric microphone equalizer when the speech proces-
sor is activated.
Default Setting: 1

MENU MODE
TX GENERAL GROUP
109 TGEN PROCLVL 114 TGEN VOX SEL
Function: Sets a compression level of the Speech Proces- Function: Selects the audio input source for triggering TX
sor. during VOX operation.
Available Values: 1 ~ 100 Available Values: nic/dAtA
Default Setting: 50 Default Setting: nic
nic (MIC): The VOX function will be activated by mi-
110 TGEN EXT TUN
crophone audio input.
Function: Enable/disable the optional FC-40 Antenna
dAtA (DATA): The VOX function will be activated by
Tuner.
data audio input port (pin 1) of the RTTY/
Available Values: itu/Etu (INTERNAL TUNER/EXTER-
PKT Jack.
NAL TUNER)
Default Setting: itu (INTERNAL) 115 TGEN V GAIN
itu (INTERNAL TUNER): The [TUNE] button will ac- Function: Adjusts the “VOX” Gain on the SSB/AM/FM
tivate the internal Antenna modes.
Tuner. Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Etu (EXTERNAL TUNER): The [TUNE] button will ac- Default Setting: 50
tivate the optional FC-40
116 TGEN VOX DLY
Antenna Tuner.
Function: Adjusts the “VOX” Delay (receiver recovery)
111 TGEN TX PWR time on the SSB/AM/FM modes.
Function: Sets a transmitter output level. Available Values: 30 ~ 3000 msec (10 msec/step)
Available Values: 5 ~ 100 % Default Setting: 500 msec
Default Setting: 100 %
117 TGEN ANTIVOX
112 TGEN AM CAR Function: Adjusts the Anti-VOX Trip Gain, which is the
Function: Sets a carrier power output level. level of negative AF feedback of receiver audio to the mi-
Available Values: 0 ~ 100 crophone, to prevent receiver audio from activating the
Default Setting: 50 transmitter (via the microphone) during VOX operation.
113 TGEN PWRCTRL
Default Setting: 50
Function: Setting the menu item “111 TGEN TX PWR”.
Available Values: ALL/CAr 118 TGEN EMRGNCY
Default Setting: ALL Function: Enables Tx/Rx operation on the Alaska Emer-
ALL: The Menu Item “111 TGEN TX PWR” affects all gency Channel, 5167.5 kHz.
modes except AM. Available Values: EnA(ENABLE)/diS(DISABLE)
CAr: The Menu Item “111 TGEN TX PWR” affects all Default Setting: diS(DISABLE)
modes except SSB. In this case, the SSB output When this Menu Item is set to “EnA(ENABLE),” the spot
power will be set to maximum, regardless of the frequency of 5167.5 kHz will be enabled. The Alaska
setting of the Menu Item “111 TGEN TX PWR”. Emergency Channel will be found between the Memory
channels “P-1” and “01 (or 1-01).”
Important: The use of this frequency is restricted to sta-
tions operating in or near Alaska, and only for emergency
purposes (never for routine operations). See §97.401(c)
of the FCC’s regulations for details.

MENU MODE

INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
VOICE MEMORY UNIT (DVS-6)
The DVS-6 Voice Memory Unit provides five memories capable of storing up to 20 seconds each of voice audio. You can
store and then repeatedly transmit short identification and information messages.
Installation
1. Turn the FT-950’s [POWER] switch “off”, and turn
off the external DC power supply.
2. Disconnect all the cables from the FT-950.
3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the 18 screws attaching
the bottom case, then remove the bottom case.
4. Refer to Figure 2 for the mounting location for the
DVS-6.
5. Refer to Figure 3, push the DVS-6 onto the pins corre-
sponding to its assigned mounting location on the trans-
ceiver. Gently press the board down until it is firmly
seated in its connectors.
6. Replace the bottom case and its 18 screws.
7. Connect the antenna and DC power supply to the FT-
950.
Operation FIGURE 1
Please see page 64 of this Operating Manual.
J1016 (5-pin) J1015 (6-pin)
FIGURE 2
DVS-6
FIGURE 3

RF µTUNING KIT
The RF µTuning Kits provide ultra-sharp RF selectivity for the front end of the transceiver. Very high Q is made possible
by the narrow-band design. Three RF µTuning Kits are available. The MTU-160 covers the 1.8 MHz band. The MTU-80/
40 covers the 3.5 and 7 MHz bands. The MTU-30/20 covers 10.1 and 14 MHz bands.
The narrow bandwidth is especially useful on the low bands, when many strong signals are being received via NVIS
propagation (Near Vertical-Incidence Signals) within a narrow bandwidth. The added protection for the receiver RF stages
is especially helpful in preventing IMD and blocking.
Installation Operation
Assemble the RF µTuning Unit according to the “RF µTun- Please see page 42 of this Operating Manual.
ing Kit Installation Manual” supplied with the RF µTun-
ing Kit.
Interconnections to FT-950
Connect each cable (supplied with the RF µTuning Kit)
between the RF µTuning Unit and the FT-950 Transceiver.
DC IN
ADVICE
The RF connecting cables are
color coded (black and gray) to
ANT
assist in properly connecting the

RF IN and RF OUT jacks. (See
1 ANT 2 DC IN illustration)
Miss-connection will not dam-
INPUT: DC 13.8 V
age the RF µTuning Kit. How-
CNTL IN
22 A
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ever, improper operation may
EXT
occur.
Connect the color-coded control
cable(s) between the CNTL
and then connect the plug. OUT and CNTL IN jacks (see il-
lustration). Confirm all connec-
RF IN
µ-TUNE
µ-TUNE TO
µ-TUNE
RF OUT
FROM
tions before turning on the trans-

GND
ceiver.
If the FT-950 does not operate
RF Cable (Supplied with RF µTUNING KIT) and the frequency display blinks
sometimes, confirm and correct
CNTL Cable (Supplied with RF µTUNING KIT)
the “CNTL IN” and “CNTL OUT”
connections on the RF µTuning
RF Cable (Supplied with RF µTUNING KIT)
Unit.
SINGLE CONNECTION The order of connecting multiple
RF µTuning Units is not impor-
tant.
DC IN
ANT
1 ANT 2 DC IN
CNTL OUT
CNTL OUT
CNTL IN
CNTL IN
INPUT: DC 13.8 V
CNTL IN
22 A
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EXT

RF IN
RF OUT
RF IN
RF OUT
RF IN
µ-TUNE
RF OUT
µ-TUNE TO
µ-TUNE
FROM
GND
CNTL Cable (Supplied with RF µTUNING KIT)
MULTI CONNECTION

FC-40 EXTERNAL AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER (FOR WIRE ANTENNA)
The FC-40 makes use of the control circuitry built into the transceiver, which allows the operator to control and monitor
automatic operation of the FC-40, which mounts near the antenna feedpoint. The FC-40 uses specially selected, thermally
stable components, and is housed in a waterproof case to withstand severe environmental conditions with high reliability.
A carefully-chosen combination of solid-state switching components and high-speed relays allows the FC-40 to match a
wide variety of antennas to within a 2:1 SWR on any amateur band frequency (160 through 6 meters), typically in less than
eight seconds. Transmitter power required for matching may be as little as 4 - 60 Watts, and matching settings are automati-
cally stored in memory for instant recall when the same frequency range is selected later.
Please see the FC-40 Operating Manual for detailed information.
After mounting the FC-40, connect the cables from the
FC-40 to the ANT and TUNER jacks on the rear panel of
the FT-950 Transceiver.
Antenna Terminal
Antenna Cable (5 m)
1 ANT 2 DC IN
INPUT: DC 13.8 V
GND
22 A
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EXT
Install the supplied fer-

rite core as close to the
connector as possible.
Control Cable (5 m)
Wrap the ends of the

Note waterproof cap with the
supplied sealing tape to
When the FC-40 is connected to the FT-950, TX protect against mois-
GND (pin 2) of the TUNER jack and the LINEAR ture ingress.
jack (pin 2) are common circuits.
Therefore, the maximum voltage at TX GND (pin
2) of the LINEAR jack must not exceed +5V.

FC-40 EXTERNAL AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER (FOR WIRE ANTENNA)
Setup the FT-950
The optional FC-40 Automatic Antenna Tuner provides automatic tuning of a coaxial line to present nominal 50-ohm
impedance to the FT-950’s ANT jack.
Before operation can begin, you must instruct the FT-950’s microprocessor that the FC-40 is being used. This is done using
the Menu Mode:
1. Press the [MENU] button momentarily, to engage the [SELECT] Knob

Menu mode.
2. Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the Menu Item
“110 TGEN EXT TUN”.
ADVICE:
Menu item display between “110 TGEN” and “EXT
TUN”.
3. Rotate the [CLAR/VFO-B] knob to select “Etu (Ex- [MENU] Button [CLAR/VFO-B] Knob
ternal Tuner)”.
Operation
1. Press the [TUNE] button briefly to activate the Auto- [TUNE] Button
matic Antenna Tuner.
2. The “ ” icon will appear in the display.
3. If the transceiver frequency is out of the amateur band,
the “ ” icon will not appear.
4. Press and hold the [TUNE] button for one second to
begin automatic tuning. The transmitter will be en-
gaged, and the “ ” icon will blink while tuning
is in progress.
5. Tuning will stop automatically when a low SWR is
achieved. You may Press and hold the [TUNE] button
for one second while tuning is in progress, to cancel
the automatic tuning.
6. To disable the Automatic Antenna Tuner, press the
[TUNE] button briefly again.
NOTE:
Please connect a good earth ground to the GND termi-
nal of FC-40.
The carrier signal transmits continuously while tuning
is in progress. Please monitor the operating frequency
before beginning the tuning process. Be sure you are
not interfering with others who may already be using
the frequency.
It is normal to hear the sound of the relays while tun-
ing is in progress.
If the impedance cannot be matched by the FC-40 bet-
ter than 2:1, and the “ ” icon blinks, the micro-
processor will not retain the tuning data for that fre-
quency, as the FC-40 presumes that you will want to
adjust or repair your antenna system to correct the high
SWR condition.

DATA MANAGEMENT UNIT (DMU-2000)
The DMU-2000 Data Management Unit provides a Band Scope, Audio Scope, X-Y Oscilloscope, World Clock, Rotator
Control, extensive Transceiver Status Displays, and Station Logging Capability. These extensive functions are displayed on
a user-supplied computer monitor..
Installation of the SCOPE Unit

1. Turn the FT-950’s [POWER] switch “off”, and turn
off the external DC power supply.
2. Disconnect all the cables from the FT-950.
3. Referring to Figure 1, remove the 18 screws that at-
tach the bottom case, then remove the bottom case.
4. Refer to Figure 2 for the mounting location of the
SCOPE Unit. There is a disconnected 14-pin plug.
5. Mount the SCOPE Unit using the supplied four screws
(Figure 3).
6. Referring to Figure 3, plug the 14-pin plug which was
removed from the chassis in the previous step into the
J7002 connector on the SCOPE Unit.
7. Locate the Coaxial plug (labeled ) installed in jack
(J4006) on the LOCAL Unit. Unplug the Coaxial plug
( ) from the LOCAL Unit and plug it into the J7003
FIGURE 1
on the SCOPE Unit. Similarly, locate the Coaxial plug
14-pin plug
(labeled ) installed in jack (J1029) on the MAIN
Unit. Unplug the Coaxial plug ( ) from the MAIN
Unit and plug it into the J7003 on the SCOPE Unit.
8. Referring to Figure 4, lay out the Coaxial cables into
the slits of the chassis.
9. Replace the bottom case and its 18 screws.
SCOPE Unit Mounting Location

FIGURE 2
Move the Coaxial plug Lay out the Coaxial cables into the slit
Plug the 14-pin plug
Move the Coaxial plug
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

DATA MANAGEMENT UNIT (DMU-2000)
Connect the DMU-2000 and FT-950 transceiver, your after market Display, and your after market Keyboard (if used) as
shown in Figure below.
NOTICE:
Keep an inch (2.5 cm) of space on either side of the DMU-2000 to prevent overheating.
DC IN
Antenna
~AC IN
1 ANT 2 DC IN
INPUT: DC 13.8 V
22 A
KEYBOARD
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EXT
TO FROM ROT LINEAR TUNER PTT REC REM SPKR KEY
GND
Remove the rubber cap first, MONITOR

DMU
DMU
GND
More than one inch
Supplied Connection Cable
Operation
The operation of the DMU-2000 is described in the Op- [BAND] Buttons
eration Manual supplied with the DMU-2000.
However, the arrangement of the function keys is different
than the FT-2000. The FT-950 [BAND] buttons are used
for the DMU-2000 operations instead of Function But-
tons. Press and hold the FT-950 [ENT(DISPLAY)] but-
ton for one second, the FT-950’s [BAND] buttons will
act as “function” keys for the DMU-2000. Please see the
DMU-2000 Operation Manual for operating details.

SPECIFICATIONS
General
Rx Frequency Range: 30 kHz - 56 MHz (operating)
1.8 MHz - 50 MHz (specified performance, Amateur bands only)
Tx Frequency Ranges: 1.8 MHz - 50 MHz (Amateur bands only)
Frequency Stability: ±0.5 ppm (after 1 minute @+77 °F [+25 °C])
±1.0 ppm (after 1 minute @+14 °F to +122 °F [–10 °Cto +50 °C])
Operating Temperature Range: +14 °F to +122 °F (–10 °C to +50 °C)
Emission Modes: A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB, USB), F3E (FM),
F1B (RTTY), F1D (PACKET), F2D (PACKET)
Frequency Steps: 1/10 Hz (SSB, CW, & AM), 100 Hz (FM)
Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms, unbalanced
16.7 - 150 Ohms, unbalanced
(Tuner ON, 1.8 MHz - 50 MHz Amateur bands, TX only)
Power Consumption (Approx.): Rx (no signal) 1.8 A
Rx (signal present) 2.1 A
Tx (100 W) 22 A
Supply Voltage: DC 13.8 V ± 10% (Negative Ground)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 14.4” x 4.5” x 12.4” (365 x 115 x 315 mm)
Weight (Approx.): 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg)
Transmitter
Power Output: 5 - 100 watts (2 - 25 watts AM carrier)
Modulation Types: J3E (SSB): Balanced,
A3E (AM): Low-Level (Early Stage),
F3E (FM): Variable Reactance
Maximum FM Deviation: ±5.0 kHz/±2.5 kHz
Harmonic Radiation: Better than –60 dB (1.8 MHz - 28 MHz Amateur bands: Harmonics)
Better than –50 dB (1.8 MHz - 28 MHz Amateur bands: Others)
Better than –65 dB (50 MHz Amateur band)
SSB Carrier Suppression: At least 60 dB below peak output
Undesired Sideband Suppression: At least 60 dB below peak output
3rd-order IMD: –31 dB @14 MHz 100 watts PEP
Bandwidth: 3 kHz (LSB/USB), 500 Hz (CW), 6 kHz (AM), 16 kHz (FM)
Audio Response (SSB): Not more than –6 dB from 300 to 2700 Hz
Microphone Impedance: 600 Ohms (200 to 10 kOhms)

SPECIFICATIONS
Receiver
Circuit Type: Triple-conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies: 69.450 MHz/450 kHz/30 kHz (24 kHz for AM/FM)
Sensitivity: SSB (BW: 2.4 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N)
4 µV (0.5 - 1.8 MHz) (IPO “ON”)
0.2 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
0.125 µV (50 - 54 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
AM (BW: 6 kHz, 10 dB S+N/N, 30 % modulation @400 Hz)
28 µV (0.5 - 1.8 MHz) (IPO “ON”)
2 µV (1.8 - 30 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
1 µV (50 - 54 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
FM (BW: 15 kHz, 12 dB SINAD)
0.5 µV (28 - 30 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
0.35 µV (50 - 54 MHz) (RF AMP 2 “ON”)
There is no specification for frequency ranges not listed.
Selectivity (WIDTH: Center): Mode –6 dB –60 dB
CW/RTTY/PKT 0.5 kHz or better 750 Hz or less
SSB 2.4 kHz or better 3.6 kHz or less
AM 6 kHz or better 15 kHz or less
FM 15 kHz or better 25 kHz or less
Image Rejection: 70 dB or better (1.8 MHz - 28 MHz Amateur bands)
60 dB or better (50 MHz Amateur band)
Maximum Audio Output: 2.5 W into 4 Ohms with 10% THD
Audio Output Impedance: 4 to 8 Ohms (4 Ohms: nominal)
Conducted Radiation: Less than 4 nW
Specifications are subject to change, in the interest of technical improvement, without notice or obligation, and are
guaranteed only within the amateur bands.

FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by YAESU could void the user’s authorization to
operate this device.
2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
3. The scanning receiver in this equipment is incapable of tuning, or readily being altered, by the User to operate
within the frequency bands allocated to the Domestic public Cellular Telecommunications Service in Part 22.
DECLARATION BY MANUFACTURER
The scanner receiver is not a digital scanner and is incapable of being converted or modified a digital scanner
receiver by any user.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS

IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

Declaration of Conformity
We, YAESU UK LTD. declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment complies
with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC and 2011/65/EU.
Type of Equipment: HF Transceiver

Brand Name: YAESU
Model Number: FT-950
Manufacturer: YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
Tennozu Parkside Building, 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa,
Address of Manufacturer:
Shinagawa-ku,Tokyo 140-0002 Japan
Applicable Standards:
This equipment is tested and conforms to the essential requirements of directive, as included in
following standards.
EN 301 783-2 V1.2.1

Radio Standard:
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2

EMC Standard:
EN 301 489-15 V1.2.1
EN 60065:2002 +A1:2006 +A11:2008+A2:2010 +A12:2011
Safety Standard:
EN 50581 : 2012
RoHS2 Standard:
The technical documentation as required by the Conformity Assessment procedures is kept at the
following address:
Company: YAESU UK LTD.

Address: Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
Disposal of your Electronic and Electric Equipment

Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste.
Electronic and Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these
items and their waste byproducts.
In EU countries, please contact your local equipment supplier representative or service center for
information about the waste collection system in your country.
Attention in case of use

This transceiver works on frequencies which are not generally permitted. List of the practicable area
As for the actual usage, the user has to possess an amateur radio licence. AUT BEL BGR CYP CZE DEU DNK
ESP EST FIN FRA GBR GRC HUN
Usage is allowed only in the frequency bands which are allocated for IRL ITA LTU LUX LVA MLT NLD
amateur radios. POL PRT ROM SVK SVN SWE CHE
ISL LIE NOR
Copyright 2013
All rights reserved
No portion of this manual
may be reproduced without
the permission of
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HF/50 MHZ TRANSCEIVER

YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.

FT-950 OPERATING MANUAL Page 1

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MD-200A8X YH-77STA FH-2

RF µTuning Kit FC-40 DVS-6

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Pull the front legs outward from the bottom panel.

ADJUSTING THE MAIN TUNING DIAL TORQUE

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ABOUT COAXIAL CABLE

3/4” (20 mm)

3/8” (10 mm) 5/8” (15 mm )

TYPICAL PL-259 INSTALLATION

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Transceiver Linear TNC Transceiver Linear TNC

PROPER GROUND CONNECTION IMPROPER GROUND CONNECTION

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To prevent the damage from a

CONTI NUOUS CURRENT 25A

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-TUNE DMU CAT

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Set the front panel’s

To link the FT-950 and VL-1000 Power

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Antenna Cable (Not Supplied)

-TUNE -TUNE DMU CAT

Linear Amplifier Connection Cable (T9207451: Option)

NOTE IMPORTANT NOTE!

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LINEAR TUNER RTTY/PKT

ROT (ROTATOR) PHONE RCA PLUG

CW ROTATION SIGNAL (RIGHT) GND or (---)

(as viewed from rear panel)

REM (REMOTE) KEY

DOT DASH COMMON KEY GND

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[POWER] Switch [TUNE] Switch

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PHONES Jack [MIC GAIN] Knob

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[(VFO-A)RX] Indicator/Switch [NAR] (Narrow) Switch

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Pressing this button momentarily, exchanges the fre-

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[BAND] Keys [ATT] Switch

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PROC The function displayed is selected by repeatedly press-

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Block Diagram Display DNR

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