Yaesu Musen 03770X30 HF/VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER User Manual Operating Manual 6
Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. HF/VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER Operating Manual 6
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Operating Manual-6
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Scanning Operation
Scan Skip Programming (Memory Mode Only)
Among the memories you have programmed, there may be some stations which you do
not wish to scan. For example, broadcast signals (which are transmitted continuously)
will cause the scanner to stop, and such channels may be skipped so as to avoid this in-
convenience.
To remove a channel from the scanning loop:
1. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating
Function Row 2 [MW, MC, TAG] appears on the display.
2. Recall the memory channel to be skipped.
3. Press the (MC) key momentarily. The “hyphen” in the
memory channel number will change to become a “dot”; this
shows that this channel now is not included in the scanning
loop.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as many times as necessary to skip all
the channels you do not wish to scan.
5. Initiate memory scanning; you will observe that the channels
you marked to be skipped are not included in the scanning
loop.
6. Press the PTT switch to stop the scan; you may now use the knob to step
through the channels manually - one at a time - and you will observe that the “Skipped”
channels are, nonetheless, available for recall by manual means.
7. You may restore a previously-skipped channel to the scanning loop by selecting the
channel manually, then pressing the (MC) key momentarily so that the “dot”
changes to become a “hyphen”.
Scan-Resume Choices
Scanning operation requires that you have the transceiver’s audio squelched. The
transceiver then “assumes” that the opening of the squelch corresponds to the dis-
covery of a signal you may wish to listen to.
Once the scan has been halted, the transceiver pauses on the signal and stays
locked on its frequency for ve seconds (default pause time). Thereafter, scanning
will resume whether or not the other station’s transmission has ended. The scan
resume interval can be set to 3/5/10 seconds, or off ( whereby scanning quits when
a signal is received) via Menu #41 (RESUME); see 64 for details.
Memory Skip “OFF”
Memory Skip “ON”
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Scanning Operation
Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) Operation
To limit scanning (or tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Pro-
grammable Memory Scanning (PMS) feature, which utilizes special-purpose memory pair
(“M-PL” and “M-PU”). The PMS feature is especially useful in helping you to observe
any operating sub-band limits which apply to your Amateur license class.
PMS setup is simple to accomplish;
1. Store the upper and lower frequency limits of the desired range into the PMS memory
pair (“M-PL” and “M-PU”).
2. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating
Function Row 3 [STO, RCL, PMS] appears on the display.
3. Press the (PMS) key. The “PMS” indication will appear at the upper left corner
of the LCD, signifying that the PMS feature is engaged. Tuning and scanning are now
limited within the range between the selected PMS memory pair, keeping operation
inside this programmed range.
Example: Limit tuning & scanning to the frequency range 144.300 - 148.000 MHz
1. Press the key, as necessary, to recall the VFO mode. Tune the knob or
knob to 144.300 MHz.
2. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating
Function Row 2 [MW, MC, TAG] appears on the display.
3. Press the (MW) key momentarily, then turn the knob to select memory
channel “M-PL.”
4. Press and hold in the (MW) key for one second to write the VFO frequency into
“M-PL.”
5. Now, tune the knob or knob to 148.000 MHz).
6. Press the (MW) key momentarily, then turn the knob to select memory
channel “M-PU.”
7. Press and hold the (MW) key for one second to write the VFO frequency into
“M-PU.”
8. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob one click clockwise to recall
Operating Function Row 3 [STO, RCL, PMS].
9. Press the (PMS) key momentarily. Tuning and scanning are now limited to the
144.300 ~ 148.000-MHz range until you press the key to return to memory or
VFO operation.
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Scanning Operation
Note
The frequency resolution for these sub-band limits is 100 kHz, although the chan-
nel resolution of the sub-band limit memories in whatever you have selected as
the current step size. As a result, the frequencies stored in these special memories
(M-PL and M-PU) are both rounded down to the nearest 100 kHz for their roles as
sub-band limits. Therefore, in the above example, any frequency between 144.300
and 144.399 MHz may be used to store a lower tuning limit of “144.300 MHz” in
memory M-PL.
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Dual Watch Operation
Note: This operation does not function in the FM Broadcast frequencies.
Dual Watch is similar, in some respects, to scanning. In Dual Watch, however, the trans-
ceiver monitors (squelched) on the VFO-A frequency while periodically checking VFO-B
for activity (or vice-versa). A typical example might be for you to set VFO-A to 50.110
MHz, watching for DX stations who might call CQ on that frequency, while periodically
checking 28.885 MHz for stations reporting band openings on 6 meters.
To activate Dual Watch:
1. Set up transmit and receive operation on VFO-A, establishing your primary monitor-
ing frequency. Set up the frequency to be checked periodically on VFO-B.
2. Recall VFO-A, then rotate the control until the background noise is just si-
lenced.
3. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating
Function Row 5 [SCN, PRI, DW] appears on the display.
4. Press the (DW) key momentarily to activate Dual Watch operation (the “DW”
icon will appear at the bottom left corner of the LCD.
5. The transceiver will continue to monitor (squelched) on the current (VFO-A) frequen-
cy, but every ve seconds will switch briey to VFO-B frequency, looking for activity.
6. If a station is detected on the VFO-B frequency, the transceiver will pause on the
VFO-B frequency (the decimal point in the frequency will blink).
7. Press the (DW) key again to cancel Dual Watch operation (the “DW” icon will
disappear).
Note that pressing the PTT switch on the microphone does not cancel Dual Watch op-
eration.
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Section 97.401(d) of the regulations governing amateur radio in the United States permit
emergency amateur communications 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-818 includes the capability for transmission and reception on 5167.5 kHz under
such emergency conditions via the Menu system. To activate this feature:
1. Press and hold in the key for one second to activate the Menu mode.
2. Rotate the knob to select Menu #28 (EMERGENCY).
3. Rotate the knob to select “ON.”
4. Press and hold in the key to exit the Menu mode.
Emergency communication on this spot frequency is now possible:
Press the key, as necessary, to enter the Memory mode, then rotate the knob
to select the emergency channel (M-EMG), which is found between channels M-PU
and M-001.
Note that the receive-mode claRifieR functions normally while using this frequency, but
variation of the transmit frequency is not possible. Activation of Menu #28 does not en-
able any other out-of-amateur-band capability on the transceiver. The full specications
of the FT-818 are not necessarily guaranteed on this frequency, but power output and
receiver sensitivity should be fully satisfactory for the purpose of emergency communica-
tion.
If you wish to disable operation on the Alaska Emergency Frequency, repeat the proce-
dure detailed above, but set Menu #28 to “OFF” in step 3 of the procedure.
In an emergency, note that a half-wave dipole cut for this frequency should be approxi-
mately 45’3” on each leg (90’6” total length).
Emergency operation on 5167.5 kHz is shared with the Alaska-Fixed Service. This trans-
ceiver is not authorized for operation, under the FCC’s Part 87, for aeronautical commu-
nications.
Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency: 5167.5 khz (U.S. Version Only)
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The Menu System allows you to customize a wide variety of transceiver performance
aspects and operating characteristics. Once you have gone through the various Menu
customization procedures initially, you will nd that you will not have to resort to them
frequently during everyday operation.
Menu Operation
1. Press and hold in the key for one second. The Menu Item number and a brief title
for the Menu Item will appear in the display.
2. Rotate the knob to select the Menu Item you wish to work on.
3. When you have chosen the desired Menu Item
number, rotate the knob to change the
value or condition for the Menu Item.
4. When you have made your selection, press and
hold in the key for one second to save the
new setting and exit to the normal operation.
In step (3) above, if you press the key momentarily, it will reset the setting of
thatMenu Item to its factory-default value.
In step (4) above, if you press the key momantarily, you will exit to normal op-
eration without saving the new setting.
Menu Item Function Available Values Default
01 144 ARS Activate/deactivate the Automatic Repeater Shift
when operating on the 144 MHz band OFF/ON 1
02 430 ARS Activate/deactivate the Automatic Repeater Shift
when operating on the 430 MHz band OFF/ON 1
03 9600 MIC Adjust the audio input level from the TNC
during 9600 bps Packet operation 0 ~ 100 50
04 AM&FM DL Enabling/disabling the knob on the AM and FM
modes ENABLE/DISABLE DISABLE
05 AM MIC Adjust the microphone gain level for the AM mode 0 ~ 100 50
06 AM STEP Select the tuning steps for the knob on the AM
mode 2.5/5/9/10/12.5/25kHz 1
07 ANTENNA Select the antenna connector to be used on each oper-
ating band (HF/50/144/430 MHz) FRONT/REAR 1
08 APO TIME Select the Auto Power Off time (time before power goes
off) OFF/1h ~ 6h OFF
09 ARTS BEEP Select the ARTS beep mode OFF/RANGE/ALL RANGE
10 BACKLIGHT Select the LCD lamp mode OFF/ON/AUTO AUTO
11 BATT-CHG Select the battery charging time 6/8/10 h (hours) 10
12 BEEP FREQ Select the beep frequency 440/880 Hz 880 Hz
13 BEEP VOL Select the beep volume 0 ~ 100 50
14 CAT RATE Set the transceiver’s circuitry for the CAT baud rate 4800/9600/38400 bps 4800 bps
15 COLOR Select the illumination color for the LCD illumination
COLOR1 (Blue)/
COLOR2 (Amber)/
COLOR3 (Violet)
COLOR1
16 CONTRAST Setting of the display contrast level 1 ~ 12 5
17 CW DELAY Set the receiver recovery time during pseudo-VOX CW
semi-break-in operation 10 ~ 500 msec 250 msec
18 CW ID Enables/disables the CW identifier during ARTS
operation OFF/ON OFF
19 CW PADDLE Select the keyer paddle’s wiring conguration NORMAL/REVERSE NORMAL
CLAR
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A B C
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SQL/RF
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Menu Operation
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Menu Operation
Menu Item Function Available Values Default
20 CW PITCH Setting of the pitch of the CW sidetone, BFO offset, and
CW lter center frequencies 300 ~ 1000 Hz 700 Hz
21 CW SPEED Set the sending speed for the built-in Electronic keyer 4 wpm ~ 60 wpm/
20 cpm ~ 300 cpm
12 wpm
(60 cpm)
22 CW WEIGHT Set the Dot:Dash ratio for the built-in electronic keyer 1:2.5 ~ 1:4.5 1:3.0
23 DCS CODE Setting the DCS code 104 Std DCS codes 023
24 DIG DISP Define the displayed frequency offset during DIG
(USER-L or USER-U) mode operation -3000 ~ +3000 Hz 0 Hz
25 DIG MIC
Adjust the audio input level from terminal equipment
(such as a TNC or PSK-31 sound card) during DIG
(Digital) mode operation
0 ~ 100 50
26 DIG MODE Select the mode and sideband (if applicable) in the DIG
(Digital) mode
RTTY/
PSK31-L/PSK31-U/
USER-L/USER-U
RTTY
27 DIG SHIFT Dene the carrier frequency offset during DIG (USER-L
or USER-U) mode operation -3000 ~ +3000 Hz 0 Hz
28 EMERGENCY Enable Tx/Rx operation on the Alaska Emergency
Channel, 5167.5 kHz (USA Version only) OFF/ON OFF
29 FM MIC Adjust the microphone gain level for the FM mode 0 ~ 100 50
30 FM STEP Select the tuning steps for the knob on the FM
mode
5/6.25/10/12.5/15/
20/25/50 kHz 2
31 ID Store your callsign into the CW identier – YAESU
32 LOCK MODE Select the operation of the front panel’s key DIAL/FREQ/PANEL DIAL
33 MAIN STEP Setting of the ’s tuning speed FINE/COARSE FINE
34 MEM GROUP Enable/disable the memory grouping feature OFF/ON OFF
35 MEM TAG Store Alpha-Numeric “Tags” for the memory channels – –
36 MIC KEY Enable/disable CW keying by the microphone’s [UP]/
[DWN] keys OFF/ON OFF
37 MIC SCAN Enable/disable scanning access OFF/ON ON
38 OP FILTER Enable the optional lter (CW or SSB) OFF/SSB/CW OFF
39 PKT MIC Adjust the audio input level from the TNC during 1200
bps Packet operation 0 ~ 100 50
40 PKT RATE Set the transceiver’s circuitry for the Packet baud rate 1200/9600 bps 1200 bps
41 RESUME Set the delay time for scanning resumption OFF/3/5/10 seconds 5 sec
42 RPT SHIFT Set the magnitude of the Repeater Shift 0 ~ 99.99 MHz 2
43 SCOPE Select the Spectrum Scope mode CONT/CHK CONT
44 SIDETONE Adjust the CW sidetone volume level 0 ~ 100 50
45 SQL/RF-G Select the configuration of the front panel’s
knob RF-GAIN/SQL 1
46 SSB MIC Adjust the microphone gain level for the SSB mode 0 ~ 100 50
47 SSB STEP Select the tuning steps for the knob on the SSB
mode 1/2.5/5 kHz 2.5 kHz
48 TONE FREQ Setting the CTCSS Tone Frequency 50 Std CTCSS tones 88.5 Hz
49 TOT TIME Select the Time-Out-Timer time OFF/1 ~ 20 min OFF
50 VOX DELAY Set the “hang time” for the VOX circuitry 100 ~ 2500 msec 500 msec
51 VOX GAIN Set the gain of the VOX circuitry’s input audio detector 1 ~ 100 50
52 EXTEND Enable/disable the extended Menu Items (#53 ~ #57) OFF/ON OFF
53 DCS INV Select “Normal” or “Inverted” DCS coding Tn-Rn/Tn-Riv/
Tiv-Rn/Tiv-Riv Tn-Rn
54 R LSB CAR Set the Rx Carrier Point for LSB -300 ~ +300 Hz 0 Hz
55 R USB CAR Set the Rx Carrier Point for USB -300 ~ +300 Hz 0 Hz
56 T LSB CAR Set the Tx Carrier Point for LSB -300 ~ +300 Hz 0 Hz
57 T USB CAR Set the Tx Carrier Point for USB -300 ~ +300 Hz 0 Hz
1: Depends on transceiver version.
2: Depends on operating band and transceiver version.
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Menu Operation
Menu Item 01 [144 ARS]
Function: Activate/deactivate the Automatic Repeater Shift when operating on the 144
MHz band.
Available Values: OFF/ON
Default: ON (depending on transceiver version)
Menu Item 02 [430 ARS]
Function: Activate/deactivate the Automatic Repeater Shift when operating on the 430
MHz band.
Available Values: OFF/ON
Default: ON (depending on transceiver version)
Menu Item 03 [9600 MIC]
Function: Adjust the audio input level from the TNC during 9600 bps Packet operation.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default: 50
Menu Item 04 [AM&FM DL]
Function: Enabling/disabling the knob on the AM and FM modes.
Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE
Default: DISABLE
Menu Item 05 [AM MIC]
Function: Adjust the microphone gain level for the AM mode.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default: 50
Menu Item 06 [AM STEP]
Function: Select the tuning steps for the knob on the AM mode.
Available Values: 2.5/5/9/10/12.5/25kHz
Default: 5 kHz (depending on transceiver version)
Menu Item 07 [ANTENNA]
Function: Select the antenna connector to be used on each operating band (HF/50/144/430
MHz).
Available Values: FRONT/REAR
Default: HF: REAR, 50/144/430 MHz: FRONT
When select the REAR antenna connector, the “R” icon will appear on the display
Menu Item 08 [APO TIME]
Function: Select the Auto Power Off time (time before power goes off).
Available Values: OFF/1h ~ 6h
Default: OFF
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Menu Item 09 [ARTS BEEP]
Function: Select the ARTS beep mode.
Available Values: OFF/RANGE/ALL
Default: RANGE
OFF: No alert beeps sound; you must look at the display to determine current ARTS
status.
RANGE: A high tone beep will sound when the transceiver rst detects that you are with-
in range, and a low beep will sound when the other station goes out of range.
ALL: A high tone beep will sound every time a polling transmission is received from
the other station, and a low beep will sound once when the other station goes
out of range.
Menu Item 10 [BACKLIGHT]
Function: Select the LCD lamp mode.
Available Values: OFF/ON/AUTO
Default: AUTO
OFF: Disables the LCD lamp.
ON: Illuminates the LCD lamp continuously.
AUTO: Illuminates the LCD lamp for ve seconds when any key is pressed.
Menu Item 11 [BATT-CHG]
Function: Select the battery charging time.
Available Values: 6/8/10 h (hours)
Default: 10 h
Menu Item 12 [BEEP FREQ]
Function: Select the beep frequency
Available Values: 440/880 Hz
Default: 880 Hz
Menu Item 13 [BEEP VOL]
Function: Select the beep volume
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default: 50
Menu Item 14 [CAT RATE]
Function: Set the transceiver’s circuitry for the CAT baud rate to be used.
Available Values: 4800/9600/38400 bps
Default: 4800 bps
Menu Item 15 [COLOR]
Function: Select the illumination color for the LCD illumination.
Available Values: COLOR1 (Blue)/COLOR2 (Amber)/COLOR3 (Violet)
Default: COLOR1(Blue)
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Menu Operation
Menu Item 16 [CONTRAST]
Function: Setting of the display contrast level.
Available Values: 1 ~ 12
Default: 5
Menu Item 17 [CW DELAY]
Function: Set the receiver recovery time during pseudo-VOX CW semi-break-in opera-
tion.
Available Values: 10 ~ 500 msec
Default: 250 msec
The recovery time may be adjusted in steps of 10 msec. A longer delay may be preferable
if you pause frequently while sending.
Menu Item 18 [CW ID]
Function: Enables/disables the CW identier during ARTS operation.
Available Values: OFF/ON
Default: OFF
Menu Item 19 [CW PADDLE]
Function: Select the keyer paddle’s wiring conguration.
Available Values: NORMAL/REVERSE
Default: NORMAL
NORMAL: Keyer paddle polarity is normal. The “tip” plug connection produces dots,
and the “ring” plug connection produces dashes.
REVERSE: Keyer paddle polarity is inverted. The “tip” paddle produces dashes, and the
“ring” paddle produces dots.
Menu Item 20 [CW PITCH]
Function: Setting of the pitch of the CW sidetone, BFO offset, and CW lter center fre-
quencies.
Available Values: 300 ~ 1000 Hz
Default: 700 Hz
The CW pitch may be adjusted in steps of 50 Hz.
Menu Item 21 [CW SPEED]
Function: Set the sending speed for the built-in Electronic keyer.
Available Values: 4wpm ~ 60 wpm/20cpm ~ 300 cpm
Default: 12 wpm (60 cpm)
You can set the sending speed according to either of two units of speed (wpm: words per
minute; cpm: characters per minute). To switch units between “wpm” and “cpm,” just
press the knob.
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Menu Item 22 [CW WEIGHT]
Function: Set the Dot:Dash ratio for the built-in electronic keyer.
Available Values: 1:2.5 ~ 1:4.5
Default: 1:3.0
Menu Item 23 [DCS CODE]
Function: Setting the DCS code.
Available Values: 104 Standard DCS codes
Default: 023
DCS Code
023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053 054 065 071 072 073
074 114 115 116 122 125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162
165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244 245 246 251 252 255
261 263 265 266 271 274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351
356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432 445 446 452 454 455
462 464 465 466 503 506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624
627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 -
Menu Item 24 [DIG DISP]
Function: Define the displayed frequency
offset during DIG (USER-L or USER-U)
mode operation.
Available Values: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz
Default: 0 Hz
Menu Item 25 [DIG MIC]
Function: Adjust the audio input level from terminal equipment (such as a TNC or PSK-
31 sound card) during DIG (Digital) mode operation.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default: 50
Menu Item 26 [DIG MODE]
Function: Select the mode and sideband (if applicable) in the DIG (Digital) mode.
Available Values: RTTY/PSK31-L/PSK31-U/USER-L/USER-U
Default: RTTY
RTTY: AFSK RTTY operation on the LSB mode
PSK31-L: PSK-31 operation on the LSB mode
PSK31-U: PSK-31 operation on the USB mode
USER-L: User-programmed costume operation based on LSB mode
USER-U: User-programmed costume operation based on USB mode
In the USER-L and USER-U modes, you can dene the display frequency offset and
carrier frequency offset by menu Items #24 (DIG DISP) and #27 (DIG SHIFT).
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Menu Operation
Menu Item 27 [DIG SHIFT]
Function: Dene the carrier frequency offset during DIG (USER-L or USER-U) mode
operation.
Available Values: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz
Default: 0 Hz
Menu Item 28 [EMERGENCY]: USA Version only
Function: Enable Tx/Rx operation on the Alaska Emergency Channel, 5167.5 kHz.
Available Values: OFF/ON
Default: OFF
When this Menu Item is set to “ON,” the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz will be enabled.
To get to this frequency, use the knob to navigate; the Alaska Emergency Channel
will be found between the Memory channel “M-PU” and “M-001.”
Use of this frequency is restricted to amateurs operating in (or within 92.6 km of) the U.S.
State of Alaska, and it is to be used for emergency communications only (involving the
immediate protection of life or property).
Menu Item 29 [FM MIC]
Function: Adjust the microphone gain level for the FM mode.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default: 50
Menu Item 30 [FM STEP]
Function: Select the tuning steps for the knob on the FM mode.
Available Values: 5/6.25/10/12.5/15/20/25/50 kHz
Default: 5 kHz (depends on operating band and transceiver version)
Menu Item 31 [ID]
Function: Store your callsign into the CW identifier. Up to eight characters may be
stored. The storage procedure is as follows:
1. Press the knob momentarily to initiate callsign storage (an “under-bar” will
appear below the rst character location of the callsign).
2. Rotate the knob to select the rst letter/number of your callsign, then rotate
the knob one click clockwise to save the rst letter/number and move to the
next entry position.
3. Repeat the previous step as many times as necessary to complete your callsign.
4. Press the knob to save your completed callsign and exit.
Default: YAESU
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Menu Item 32 [LOCK MODE]
Function: Select the operation of the front panel’s key.
Available Values: DIAL/FREQ/PANEL
Default: DIAL
DIAL: Locks knob only
FREQ: Locks front panel keys and knobs related to frequency control (such as
and key, (A/B) key., etc.)
PANEL: Locks all front keys and knobs (except key and key)
Menu Item 33 [MAIN STEP]
Function: Setting of the knob’s tuning speed.
Available Values: FINE/COARSE
Default: FINE
You may choose between two speeds for the knob. Selecting “COARSE” doubles
the tuning rate compared to the default value.
Menu Item 34 [MEM GROUP]
Function: Enable/disable the memory grouping feature
Available Values: OFF/ON
Default: OFF
When this Menu Item is set to “ON,” the 200 “standard” memory channels are partitioned
into ten Memory Groups, each holding up to 20 memory channels.
Menu Item 35 [MEM TAG]
Function: Store Alpha-Numeric “Tags” for the memory channels.
Up to eight characters may be stored. The storage procedure is as follows:
1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label.
2. Recall this Menu Item [Menu #35 (MEM TAG)].
3. Press the knob momentarily to initiate storing of the Tag (an under-bar will
appear below the rst character location).
4. Rotate the knob to select the rst character (number, letter, or symbol) in the
name you with to store, then rotate the knob clockwise to move to the next
character.
5. Again rotate the knob to select the next number, letter, or symbol, then ro-
tate the knob clockwise to move to the next character’s slot.
6. Repeat step 5 as many times as necessary to complete the name tag for the memo-
ry.
7. Press the knob to save the A/N (Alpha-Numeric) Tag and exit.
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Menu Item 36 [MIC KEY]
Function: Enable/disable CW keying by the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys.
Available Values: OFF/ON
Default: OFF
When this Menu Item is set to “ON,” press the microphone’s [UP] key to send a “dot,”
and press the microphone’s [DWN] key to send a “dash” (while the built-in electronic
keyer is engaged).
Menu Item 37 [MIC SCAN]
Function: Enable/disable scanning access via the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys.
Available Values: OFF/ON
Default: ON
Menu Item 38 [OP FILTER]
Function: Enable the optional lter (CW or SSB) path.
Available Values: OFF/SSB/CW
Default: OFF
After installing the optional lter, set this Menu Item to dene the signal path correspond-
ing top the lter you have installed.
Menu Item 39 [PKT MIC]
Function: Adjust the audio input level from the TNC during 1200 bps Packet operation.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default: 50
Menu Item 40 [PKT RATE]
Function: Set the transceiver’s circuitry for the Packet baud rate to be used.
Available Values: 1200/9600 bps
Default: 1200 bps
Menu Item 41 [RESUME]
Function: Set the delay time for scanning resumption.
Available Values: OFF/3/5/10 seconds
Default: 5 sec
When this Menu Item set to “OFF,” the scanner stops (without restarting) until you press
the (SCN) key (or the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys).
Menu Item 42 [RPT SHIFT]
Function: Set the magnitude of the Repeater Shift.
Available Values: 0 ~ 99.99 MHz
Default: Depends on transceiver version, and the band in use.
Each band’s repeater shift (HF/50/144/430 MHz) may be set independently.
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Menu Item 43 [SCOPE]
Function: Select the Spectrum Scope mode.
Available Values: CONT/CHK
Default: CONT
CONT: The Spectrum Scope sweeps continuously.
CHK: The Spectrum Scope sweeps one cycle every 10 seconds.
Menu Item 44 [SIDETONE]
Function: Adjust the CW sidetone volume level.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default: 50
Menu Item 45 [SQL/RF-G]
Function: Select the conguration of the front panel’s knob.
Available Values: RF-GAIN/SQL
Default: Depends on transceiver version
Menu Item 46 [SSB MIC]
Function: Adjust the microphone gain level for the SSB mode.
Available Values: 0 ~ 100
Default: 50
Menu Item 47 [SSB STEP]
Function: Select the tuning steps for the knob on the SSB mode.
Available Values: 1/2.5/5 kHz
Default: 2.5 kHz
Menu Item 48 [TONE FREQ]
Function: Setting the CTCSS Tone Frequency.
Available Values: 50 Standard CTCSS tones
Default: 88.5 Hz
CTCSS Tone Frequency (Hz)
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
103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7
159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6
199.5 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.1 - -
Menu Item 49 [TOT TIME]
Function: Select the Time-Out-Timer time.
Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 20 min
Default: OFF
Menu Item 50 [VOX DELAY]
Function: Set the “hang time” for the VOX circuitry.
Available Values: 100 ~ 2500 msec
Default: 500 msec
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Menu Operation
Menu Item 51 [VOX GAIN]
Function: Set the gain of the VOX circuitry’s input audio detector.
Available Values: 1 ~ 100
Default: 50
Menu Item 52 [EXTEND]
Function: Enable/disable the extended Menu Items (#53 ~ #57).
Available Values: OFF/ON
Default: OFF
Menu Item 53 [DCS INV]
Function: Select “Normal” or “Inverted” DCS coding.
Available Values: Tn-Rn/Tn-Riv/Tiv-Rn/Tiv-Riv
Default: Tn-Rn
“n” = “normal
“iv” = “inverted”
Menu Item 54 [R LSB CAR]
Function: Set the Rx Carrier Point for LSB
Available Values: –300 ~ +300 Hz
Default: 0 Hz
Menu Item 55 [R USB CAR]
Function: Set the Rx Carrier Point for USB
Available Values: –300 ~ +300 Hz
Default: 0 Hz
Menu Item 56 [T LSB CAR]
Function: Set the Tx Carrier Point for LSB
Available Values: –300 ~ +300 Hz
Default: 0 Hz
Menu Item 57 [T USB CAR]
Function: Set the Tx Carrier Point for USB
Available Values: –300 ~ +300 Hz
Default: 0 Hz
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Cloning
You can transfer all data stored in one transceiver to another set by utilizing the handy
“Cloning” feature. This requires a user-constructed cloning cable which connects the
ACC jacks on the two transceivers as shown below.
To clone from one transceiver to another, use the following procedure:
1. Insert the Clone Cable into the ACC jack of each transceiver.
2. Turn both transceivers off, then press and hold in the
and keys on each radio while turning
the power on again. The “CLONE MODE” notation will ap-
pear on the display.
3. On the “destination” radio, press the key.
4. Now, on the “source” radio, press the key. Data will
now be transferred to the “Destination” radio from the
“Source” radio.
5. If there is a problem during the cloning process, “Error” will
be displayed. Check your cable connections and try again.
6. If cloning is successful, turn the “destination” radio off. Now
turn the “source” radio off.
Remove the clone cable. Channel and operating data for both radios are now identical.
They both may be turned on now for normal operation.
When the radio is “Large Character” mode, the radio does not display the “CLONE
MODE” which indicates the “clone mode”. However, the clone operation is the same
method.
GND
KEY DATA ACC
ANT
INPUT 13.8V
:
GND
KEY DATA ACC
ANT
INPUT 13.8V
:
TX D
TX D
RX D
GND
GND
RX D
Source radio
Distination radio
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OptiOnal FilterS YF-122S/YF-122c/YF-122cn
1. Turn the transceiver’s power off by pressing and holding in the switch for 1/2
second, then remove the FBA-28 Battery Case or SBR-32MH Ni-MH Battery Pack
from the transceiver. Additionally, disconnect the DC cable from the INPUT: 13.8V
jack on the rear panel of the transceiver, when operating the FT-818 with a DC power
supply.
2. Referring to Figure 1, remove the shoulder belt bracket and its two screws from both
side of the transceiver, then remove the ve screws afxing the top case of the trans-
ceiver, and remove the top case; disconnect the speaker’s connector when you remove
the top case.
3. Refer to Figure 2 for the mounting locations for the optional lters. Position the lter
so that its connectors are aligned with the mounting pins on the board, and push it into
place.
4. Replace the top case (remember to replace the internal speaker’s plug), and connect
the FBA-28 Battery Case or SBR-32MH Ni-MH Battery Pack (and/or attach the
DC power supply), and turn the transceiver on by pressing and holding in the
switch.
5. Change the setting of Menu #38 (OP FILTER) to “SSB” (if installing the YF-122S), or
“CW” (for the YF-122C/YF-122CN).
6. Filter installation is now complete.
Installation of Optional Accessories
Figure 1 Figure 2
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Some or all transceiver settings can be reset to their factory-default states using one of the
following power-on routines:
+ POWER on: Reset all memories and following menu setting to factory-de-
fault.
Menu #06 (AM STEP), 23 (DCS CODE), 30 (FM STEP), 35 (MEM TAG), 42 (RPT
SHIFT), 47 (SSB STEP), and 48 (TONE FREQ).
+ POWER on: Reset all menu setting (except following menu) to factory-default.
Menu #06 (AM STEP), 23 (DCS CODE), 30 (FM STEP), 35 (MEM TAG), 42 (RPT
SHIFT), 47 (SSB STEP), and 48 (TONE FREQ).
+ POWER on: CPU master reset for all memories and menu setting.
Some menu mode items are not initialized unless turn the power switchoff and on after
having performed “Menu Mode Reset” or “All Reset”.
Power-on Microprocessor Reset Procedure
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band data FOrMat
The FT-818 BAND DATA Format (available on the ACC jack) is presented below. The
BAND DATA line provides a stepped voltage, which denotes the current operating band.
This data may be interpreted by an external device (such as an antenna switch or ampli-
er)to provide automatic band switching.
BAND LEVEL BAND LEVEL BAND LEVEL BAND LEVEL
1.8 MHz 0.33 V 10 MHz 1.33 V 21 MHz 2.33 V 50 MHz 3.33 V
3.5 MHz 0.67 V 14 MHz 1.67 V 24.5 MHz 2.67 V 144 MHz 3.67 V
7 MHz 1.00 V 18 MHz 2.00 V 28 MHz 3.00 V 430 MHz 4.00 V
Use shielded cable for interconnections to external devices, so as to prevent RF interfer-
ence.
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General
Frequency Range: Receive: 100 kHz-30 MHz
50 MHz-54 MHz
76 MHz-154 MHz
420 MHz-470 MHz
Transmit: 160-6 Meters (USA: includes 60 meters)
2 Meters
70 Centimeters (Amateur bands only)
5.1675 MHz Alaska Emergency Frequency (USA only)
Emission Modes: A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB/USB), F3E (FM),
F1D (9600 bps packet), F2D (1200 bps packet)
Synthesizer Steps (Min.): 10 Hz (CW/SSB), 100 Hz (AM/FM)
Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms, Unbalanced (Front: Type BNC, Rear: Type M)
Operating Temp. Range: –10 °C to +60 °C (+14 °F to +140 °F)
Frequency Stability: ±0.5 ppm from 1 min. to 60 min after power on.
@25 °C: 1 ppm/hour
Supply Voltage: Normal: 13.8 VDC ± 15 %, Negative Ground
Operating: 8.0-16.0 V, Negative Ground
FBA-28 (w/8 “AA” Alkaline Cells): 12.0 V
SBR-32MH (Ni-MH Battery Pack): 9.6 V
Current Consumption: Squelched: 250 mA (Approx.)
Receive: 450 mA
Transmit: 2.4 A (HF/145 MHz), 2.7 A (430 MHz)
Case Size (W x H x D): 135 x 38 x 165 mm (5.31” x 1.5” x 6.50”)
Weight (Approx.): 1.17 kg (2.58 lb) w/Alkaline battery, antenna, w/o Micro-
phone
TransmiTTer
RF Power Output: 6 W (SSB/CW/FM), 1.5 W (AM Carrier) @13.8 V
Modulation Types: SSB: Balanced Modulator
AM: Early Stage (Low Level)
FM: Variable Reactance
FM Maximum Deviation: ±5 kHz (FM-N: ±2.5 kHz)
Spurious Radiation: –50 dB (1.8-29.7 MHz)
–60 dB (50/144/430 MHz)
Carrier Suppression: >40 dB
Opp. Sideband Supp.: >50 dB
SSB Frequency Response: 400 Hz-2600 Hz (–6 dB)
Microphone Impedance: 200-10k Ohms (Nominal: 600 Ohms)
Specications
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Specications
receiver
Circuit Type: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies: 1st: 68.33 MHz (SSB/CW/AM/FM); 10.7 MHz (WFM)
2nd: 455 kHz
Sensitivity: SSB/CW AM FM
100 kHz-500 kHz – – –
500 kHz-1.8 MHz – 32 µV –
1.8 MHz-28 MHz 0.25 µV 2 µV –
28 MHz-30 MHz 0.25 µV 2 µV 0.5 µV
50 MHz-54 MHz 0.2 µV 2 µV 0.32 µV
144/430 MHz 0.125 µV – 0.2 µV
(IPO, ATT off, SSB/CW/AM = 10 dB S/N, FM = 12 dB
SINAD)
Squelch Sensitivity: SSB/CW/AM FM
1.8 MHz-28 MHz 2.5 µV –
28 MHz-30 MHz 2.5 µV 0.32 µV
50 MHz-54 MHz 1 µV 0.2 µV
144/430 MHz 0.5 µV 0.16 µV
(IPO, ATT off)
Image Rejection: HF/50 MHz: 70 dB
144/430 MHz: 60 dB
IF Rejection: 60 dB
Selectivity (–6/–60 dB): SSB/CW: 2.2 kHz/4.5 kHz
AM: 6 kHz/20 kHz
FM: 15 kHz/30 kHz
FM-N: 9 kHz/25 kHz
SSB (optional YF-122S installed): 2.3 kHz/4.7 kHz (–66 dB)
CW (optional YF-122C installed): 500 Hz/2.0 kHz
CW (optional YF-122CN installed): 300 Hz/1.0 kHz
AF Output: 1.0 W (8 Ohms, 10% THD or less)
AF Output Impedance: 4-16 Ohms
Specications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within amateur
bands only.
Frequency ranges vary according to transceiver version; check with your dealer.
1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by
YAESU MUSEN 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
received, 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.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR
RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC
RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
DECLARATION BY MANUFACTURER
The Scanner receiver is not a digital scanner and is incapable of being
converted or modied to a digital scanner receiver by any user.
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YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
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