[Yaesu_FT-450D] Program MH-31A8J Mic

I am new to the Yaesu FT-450D. Just bought a used rig and have questions about programming the mic. I have been told that you can program the up, fast and down buttons to do the CS/Voice button functions. Is that true? If so could someone explain how this is done? If I use the built in voice keyer I would like to use one of the mic keys to activate the keyer. I would make it easier and would cut down on wear and tear to the button on the rig.

73
Jim N0WE

 

Yaesu FT-450D Product Page, with Electronic copies of Owner's Manual
http://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cm...02&encProdID=870B3CA7CFCB61E6A599B0EFEA2217E4

Front Panel functionality outlines on pages 2-6.
C.S/Voice switch settings (configuration) explained on Page 16.
Usage of the MH-31a8j microphone outlined on page 20.
Voice Memory Function outlined on Page 44.
Menu Mode explanation on pages 78-87.

The current Yaesu FT-450D supersedes the original FT-450 and FT-450AT models that have been discontinued, and changes the following:

• Internal tuner standard
• Illuminated key buttons
• Display color no longer selectable
• 300 Hz / 500 Hz / 2.4 kHz CW IF filters
• Front feet stands
• "Classically-designed" main dial and knobs (IF Shift, DSP/Select, Tuning, SQL/RF Gain & AF Gain)
• The MH-67A8J hand microphone is replaced with the Yaesu MH-31A8J hand microphone

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The Yaesu MH-31a8j microphone is a simple elecret microphone with buttons -- no electronics inside (dumb mic).
All programming / functionality changes of the microphone buttons is performed inside the FT-450D.

Yaesu MH-31a8j microphone
Technical Supplement
http://www.ko4bb.com/Manuals/Yaesu/Yaesu_MH_31a8j.pdf

 

Thanks for the info. I have seen the pages you reference in the manual but the manual also says

P M-DWN (MIC-DWN PG) One of 52 functions (See page 16) DWN
P M-FST (MIC-FAST PG) One of 52 functions (See page 16) FAST
P M-UP (MIC-UP PG) One of 52 functions (See page 16) UP

But if you go to page 16 it list all the options but only lists one option for the mic keys that I can see. I understand the the mic is "dumb" and the radio is assigning the function to the keys on the mic.

Jim
N0WE

 

Jim -

OK. I see no indication, in the FT-450D documentation,
that the UP/DOWN keys on the microphone can be programmed for other functions (other than tuning).

There ARE changes between the FT-450 and the later FT-450D model --
unless this is a "hidden" or "undocumented" feature within the radios control micro-controller.

Since this is a "new revision" of the FT-450 radio -- you can ask Yaesu USA Support.
They would likely forward request to Japanese designer(s).

 

I belong to the Yahoo FT-450 group and have not had any luck there either. I have seen reference on the web to people doing this but no details on how to do it. It would be great if it could be done.

 

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"They can not put anything on the Internet that is not true." Where did you hear that? "The Internet"

This is the reason I provide "information source" for many responses to QRZ Q&A queries.
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The definitive source is the radio's manufacturer. If you don't ask them, you don't know.

You can fill out Yaesu USA contact form, here:
http://www.yaesu.com/?cmd=ContactUs&DivisionID=65

OR contact them via telephone or e-mail:

Yaesu USA
6125 Phyllis Drive
Cypress, CA 90630 USA
1-714-827-7600
For Technical Support; Parts Department; or Customer Service
call (714)827-7600 between 8AM – 5PM PST

Customer Service e-mail: customerservice@yaesu.com
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w9gb

 

I just sold my FT-450D but I had programmed the buttons on the mic to play CW messages (cq, callsign etc). In the menus find PM-DWN and select it. Then turn the SEL knob until you get to a function you want. For example I had chosen PLAY1 for the PM-Down and PLAY2 for PM-UP. Then I recorded my call under BEACONTXT1 and UR 5NN TU under BEACONTXT2.

I also programed the CS/VOICE button to SWR. Then when I pressed the CS/VOICE button the rig dropped to 5 watts and transmitted a tone - great for tuning up.

Rob
W8MRL

 

Thanks for the response. I plan to spend some time with the rig this weekend and get more familiar with it.