Yaesu Musen 20165X40 SCANNING RECEIVER WITH AMATEUR TRANSMITTER User Manual OPERATING MANUAL

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FT-7800R Operating Manual
Introduction
The FT-7800R is a ruggedly-built, high quality Dual Band FM transceiver providing 50
Watts of power output on the 144 MHz Amateur band and 40 Watts on the 430 MHz
Amateur band.
The high power output of the FT-7800R is produced by its RD70HVF1 Power MOS FET
amplifier, with a direct-flow heat sink and thermostatically-controlled cooling fan
maintaining a safe temperature for the transceiver’s circuitry.
Featuring 1055 memory channels which enable storing Independent Transmit
Frequencies (“Odd Split”) and built-in CTCSS and DCS encoder/decoder circuits, the
FT-7800R includes provision for remote-head mounting, utilizing the optional YSK7800 Separation Kit, which allows installation evening the most compact of cars.
Additional features include a convenient access key for Vertex Standard’s WIRES™
(Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System), a transmit Time-Out Timer
(TOT), Automatic Power-Off (APO), Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), plus Yaesu’s
exclusive ARTS™ (Auto-Range Transponder System) which “beeps” the user when you
move out of communications range with another ARTSTM equipped station. And an RF
squelch circuit allows the owner to set the squelch to open at a programmable setting of
the S-Meter, thus reducing guesswork in setting the squelch threshold.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand fully the
many features of your new FT-7800R transceiver.
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Specifications
General
Frequency Range:
RX:
108.000 - 520.000 MHz,
700.000 - 999.995 MHz (Cellular Blocked)
TX:
144.000 - 148.000 MHz,
430.000 - 450.000
Channel Steps:
5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz
Modes of Emission:
F3E, F2D
Antenna Impedance:
50 Ω, unbalanced (Antenna Duplexer built-in)
Frequency Stability:
±5 ppm @ 14 °F to +140 °F (-10 °C to +60 °C)
Operating Temperature Range:
-4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)
Supply Voltage:
13.8 VDC (±15 %), negative ground
Current Consumption (Approx.):
RX: 0.5 A (Squelched)
TX: 8.5 A (144 MHz), 8.0 A (430 MHz)
Case Size (W x H x D):
140 x 41.5 x 168 mm (w/o knobs & connectors)
Weight (Approx.):
1 kg
Transmitter
Output Power:
50/20/10/5 W (144 MHz),
40/20/10/5 W (430 MHz)
Modulation Type:
Variable Reactance
Maximum Deviation:
±5 kHz
Spurious Radiation:
Better than -60 dB
Microphone Impedance:
2 kΩ
DATA Jack Impedance:
10 kΩ
Receiver
Circuit Type:
Double-conversion superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies:
45.05 MHz/450 kHz (Main band),
Sensitivity (for 12dB SINAD):
Better than 0.2 µV
Squelch Sensitivity:
Better than 0.16 µV
Selectivity (-6dB/-60dB):
8 kHz/30 kHz
Maximum AF Output:
2 W @ 8 Ω for 5% THD
AF Output Impedance:
4-16 Ω
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Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within the 144
and 430 MHz amateur bands only. Frequency ranges will vary according to transceiver
version; check with your dealer.
Accessories & Options
Supplied Accessories
Microphone MH-48A6J
Mobile Mounting Bracket MMB-36
DC Power Cord w/Fuse (T9021715)
Spare Fuse 15 A (Q0000081) 2
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Warranty Card
Optional Accessories
MH-48A6J
DTMF Microphone*1
MH-42B6JS
Hand Microphone*1
YSK-7800
Separation Kit
MEK-2
Microphone Extension Kit*2
MLS-100
High-Power External Speaker
FP-1023
AC Power Supply (25A: USA only)
FP-1030A
AC Power Supply (30A)
CT-39A
Packet Interface Cable
Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local
requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Yaesu
dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options Connection of any
non-Yaesu-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty
on this apparatus.
*1: If you replace the microphone from the MH-48A6J to MH-42B6JS or vice versa,
change the setting of Menu #22 (MIC). See page ?? for details.
*2: When using the MH-48A6J or MH-42B6JS microphone in conjunction with the
MEK-2, in some cases, the programmable key (MH-48: [P1] through [P4], MH-42: [ACC],
[P], [P1], and [P2]) functions may operate erratically.
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Installation
This chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FT-7800R into a
typical amateur radio station. It is presumed that you possess technical knowledge and
conceptual understanding consistent with your status as a licensed radio amateur.
Please take some extra time to make certain that the important safety and technical
requirements detailed in this chapter are followed closely.
Preliminary Inspection
Inspect the transceiver visually immediately upon opening the packing carton. Confirm
that all controls and switches work freely, and inspect the cabinet for any damage.
Gently shake the transceiver to verify that no internal components have been shaken
loose due to rough handling during shipping.
If any evidence of damage is discovered, document it thoroughly and contact the
shipping company (or your local dealer, if the unit was purchased over-the-counter) so
as to get instructions regarding the prompt resolution of the damage situation. Be
certain to save the shipping carton, especially if there are any punctures or other
evidence of damage incurred during shipping; if it is necessary to return the unit for
service or replacement, use the original packing materials but put the entire package
inside another packing carton, so as to preserve the evidence of shipping damage for
insurance purposes.
Installation Tips
To ensure long life of the components, be certain to provide adequate ventilation around
the cabinet of the FT-7800R.
Do not install the transceiver on top of another heat-generating device (such as a power
supply or amplifier), and do not place equipment, books, or papers on top of the FT7800R. Avoid heating vents and window locations that could expose the transceiver to
excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates. The FT-7800R should not be used in
an environment where the ambient temperature exceeds +140 °F (+60 °C).
Safety Information
The FT-7800R is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of RF (Radio Frequency)
energy, and you should exercise all safety precautions as are appropriate for this type of
device. These safety tips apply to any device installed in a well-designed amateur radio
station.
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(!) Never allow unsupervised children to play in the vicinity of your transceiver or
antenna installation.
(!) Be certain to wrap any wire or cable splices thoroughly with insulating electrical tape,
to prevent short circuits.
(!) Do not route cables or wires through door jambs or other locations where, through
wear and tear, they may become frayed and shorted to ground or to each other.
(!) Do not stand in front of a directional antenna while you are transmitting into that
antenna. Do not install a directional antenna in any location where humans or pets may
be walking in the main directional lobe of the antenna’s radiation pattern.
(!) In mobile installations, it is preferable to mount your antenna on top of the roof of the
vehicle, if feasible, so as to utilize the car body as a counterpoise for the antenna and
raise the radiation pattern as far away from passengers as possible.
(!) During vehicular operation when stopped (in a parking lot, for example), make it a
practice to switch to Low power if there are people walking nearby.
(!) Never wear dual-earmuff headphones while driving a vehicle.
(!) Do not attempt to drive your vehicle while making a telephone call on an autopatch
using the DTMF microphone. Pull over to the side of the road, whether dialing
manually or using the auto-dial feature.
Antenna Considerations
The FT-7800R is designed for use with antennas presenting an impedance of near 50
Ohms at all operating frequencies. The antenna (or a 50 Ohm dummy load) should be
connected whenever the transceiver is turned on, to avoid damage that could otherwise
result if transmission occurs accidentally without an antenna.
Ensure that your antenna is designed to handle 50 Watts of transmitter power. Some
magnetic-mount mobile antennas, designed for use with hand-held transceivers, may
not be capable of withstanding this power level. Consult the antenna manufacturer’s
specification sheet for details.
Most all FM work is performed using vertical polarization. When installing a directional
antenna such as a Yagi or Cubical Quad, be certain to orient it so as to produce vertical
polarization, unless you are engaged in a special operating situation where horizontal
polarization is used. In the case of a Yagi antenna, orient the elements vertically for
vertical polarization; for a Cubical Quad, the feedpoint should be at the center of one of
the vertical sides of the driven element (or at a side corner, in the case of a diamondshaped Cubical Quad).
Note that this transceiver is designed with wide frequency coverage in the VHF/UHF
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spectrum. For general listening, you may wish to have a broadband antenna such as a
discone available, as a directional antenna such as a Yagi will have degraded
performance outside the Amateur band for which it is designed.
Excellent reference texts and computer software are available for the design and
optimization of VHF and UHF antennas. Your dealer should be able to assist you with
all aspects of your antenna installation requirements.
Use high-quality 50 Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT-7800R transceiver. All
efforts at providing an efficient antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy
coaxial cable is used. Losses in coaxial lines increase as the frequency increases, so an
8-meter-long (25’) coaxial line with 1/2 dB of loss at 29 MHz may have a loss of 6 dB or
more at 446 MHz; choose your coaxial cable carefully based on the installation location
(mobile vs. base) and the overall length of the cable required (for very short runs of cable
in a mobile installation, the smaller, more flexible cable types may be acceptable).
For reference, the chart below shows approximate loss figures for typically-available
coaxial cables frequently used in VHF/UHF installations.
Loss in dB per 30 m (100 feet) for Selected 50-Ohm Coaxial Cables
(Assumes 50-ohm Input/Output Terminations)
Loss figures are approximate; consult cable manufacturers’s catalogs for complete
specifications.
In outdoor installations, be certain to weatherproof all connectors thoroughly, as water
entering a coaxial cable will cause losses to escalate rapidly, thus diminishing your
communications effectiveness. The use of the shortest possible length of the highest
quality coaxial cable that fits within your budget will ensure the best performance from
your FT-7800R.
Mobile Installation
The FT-7800R must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 Volt negative ground
electrical system. Mount the transceiver where the display, controls, and microphone
are easily accessible, using the supplied MMB-36 mounting bracket.
The transceiver may be installed in almost any location, but should not be positioned
near a heating vent nor anywhere where it might interfere with driving (either visually
or mechanically). Make sure to provide plenty of space on all sides of the transceiver so
that air can flow freely around the radio’s case. Refer to the diagrams showing proper
installation procedures.
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Mobile Power Connections
To minimize voltage drop and avoid blowing the vehicle’s fuses, connect the supplied DC
power cable directly to the battery terminals. Do not attempt to defeat or bypass the DC
cable’s fuse - it is there to protect you, your transceiver, and your vehicle’s electrical
system.
Warning!
Never apply AC power to the power cable of the FT-7800R, nor DC voltage greater than
15.8 Volts. When replacing the fuse, only use a 15-A fast-blow type. Failure to observe
these safety precautions will void the Limited Warranty on this product.
ˆ Before connecting the transceiver, check the voltage at the battery terminals while
revving the engine. If the voltage exceeds 15 Volts, adjust the vehicle’s voltage
regulator before proceeding with installation.
ˆ Connect the RED power cable lead to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal, and the
BLACK power cable lead to the NEGATIVE (–) terminal. If you need to extend the
power cable, use #12 AWG or larger insulated, stranded copper wire. Solder the
splice connections carefully, and wrap the connections thoroughly with insulating
electrical tape.
ˆ Before connecting the cable to the transceiver, verify the voltage and polarity of the
voltage at the transceiver end of the DC cable using a DC voltmeter. Now connect
the transceiver to the DC cable.
Mobile Speakers
The optional MLS-100 External Speaker includes its own swivel-type mounting bracket,
and is available from your Yaesu dealer.
Other external speakers may be used with the FT-7800R, if they present the specified
8-Ohm impedance and are capable of handling the 2 Watts of audio output supplied by
the FT-7800R.
Base Station Installation
The FT-7800R is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT7800R is specifically designed to integrate into your station easily, using the
information to follow as a reference.
AC Power Supplies
Operation of the FT-7800R from an AC line requires a power source capable of providing
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at least 15 Amps continuously at 13.8 Volts DC. The FP-1023 and FP-1030A AC Power
Supplies are available from your Yaesu dealer to satisfy these requirements. Other
well-regulated power supplies may be used, as well, if they meet the above voltage and
current specifications.
Use the DC power cable supplied with your transceiver for making power connections to
the power supply. Connect the RED power cable lead to the POSITIVE (+) power supply
terminal, and connect the BLACK power cable lead to the NEGATIVE (–) power supply
terminal.
Packet Radio Terminal Node Controller (TNC)
The FT-7800R provides a convenient rear-panel DATA jack for easy connections to your
TNC. This connector is a standard mini-DIN connector. A pre-wired connector and cable
assembly option, model CT-39A, is available from your local Yaesu dealer.
The FT-7800R’s DATA jack connections are optimized for the data transmission and
reception speed in use. In accordance with industry standards, the signal levels,
impedances, and bandwidths are significantly different on 9600 bps as opposed to 1200
bps. If your TNC does not provide multiple lines to accommodate such optimization, you
may still be able to utilize your TNC, if it is designed for multiple-radio use, by
connecting the TNC “Radio 1” port to the 1200 bps lines on the FT-7800R, and the
“Radio 2” port to the 9600 bps lines.
The pin connections of the Data connector are shown below.
Note that 9600 bps packet transmit-deviation adjustment is very critical to successful
operation, and can only be accomplished using a calibrated deviation meter (such as
that found on an FM Service Monitor used in a communications service center). In most
cases, the Packet Data Input level (set via a potentiometer inside the TNC) must be
adjusted to provide a deviation of ±2.75 kHz (±0.25 kHz). Check with your packet node’s
sysop if you have any questions about the appropriate deviation level for your network.
Note also that high throughput on 9600 bps frequently requires strong signals, so you
may wish to consider the use of a directional antenna such as a Yagi for communication
with high-speed packet nodes.
The setting of the 1200 bps Packet Data Input level is much less critical than it is at
9600 bps, and satisfactory adjustment to the optimum (±2.5 ~ ±3.5 kHz) deviation can
usually be done “by ear” by adjusting the TNC’s 1200 bps TX Audio Level potentiometer
so that the outgoing packets (as monitored on a separate VHF or UHF receiver) are
approximately the same level as (A) the DTMF tones or (B) the 1750 Hz Burst tone
produced using the microphone.
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Finally, note that the Menu (“Set”) mode allows you to set the Packet data rate (1200 or
9600 bps) independently for each band. If you have trouble getting your FT-7800R to
respond correctly during packet operation, check to be certain that you do not have
Menu #26 (PKT.SPD) set to the wrong data rate.
You may activate the microphone input while operating on the packet mode via the
Menu #25 (PKT.MIC), if you desired.
Front Panel Controls & Switches
1.
VOL Knob
This control adjusts the volume level of the receiver’s audio. Clockwise rotation
increases the audio level.
2.
SQL Knob
This control sets the threshold level at which received signals (or noise) will open
the squelch. It should be advanced clockwise just to the point where the noise is
silenced (and the “BUSY” indicator on the display turns off), so as to provide the
best sensitivity to weak signals.
3.
Hyper Memory Buttons ([1] ~ [5])
Press and hold in one of these buttons for 2 seconds to store the current total
configuration of the radio into a special “Hyper” memory bank.
Press the appropriate button momentarily to recall the desired “Hyper” memory.
4.
[MHz(PRI)] Key
Press this key momentarily to allow tuning in 1-MHz steps on the VFO frequency
while operating on the VFO mode. In the Memory mode, press this key
momentarily to allow tuning in 10 channel steps on the memory channels.
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to activate the Priority Channel Scanning
(Dual Watch feature).
4.
[TONE(HM/RV)] Key
Press this key momentarily to change the Tone Squelch mode: ENC (CTCSS
Encoder), ENC.DEC (CTCSS Tone Squelch), or DCS (DCS) operation.
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to reverse the transmit and receive
frequencies during split-frequency (i.e. “Repeater”) operation.
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5.
[LOW(ACC)] Key
Press this key momentarily to select the transmitter power output level (“LOW,”
“MID2,” “MID1,” or “HIGH”).
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to recall the Weather Broadcast Channels.
You can program the alternate (press and hold in) function of this key to other
functions, if desired. See page ?? for details.
6.
[BAND(SET)] Key
While operating on the VFO mode, press this key momentarily to toggle the
operating band as follows:
144 MHz Æ 250 MHz Æ 350 MHz Æ 430 MHz Æ 850 MHz Æ 144 MHz ......
In the Memory mode, press this key momentarily to activate the “Memory Tune”
function.
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to enter the Set (“Menu”) mode.
7.
[V/M(MW)] Key
Press this key momentarily to switch the frequency control among the VFO,
Memory System, and Home channel.
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to transfer the VFO contents into a
Memory register.
8.
[SCN(SEL)] Key
Press this key momentarily to activate the Scanner.
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to select the scan mode.
9.
[S.SCH(ARTS)] Keys
Press this key momentarily to activate the Smart Search feature.
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to activate the ARTS feature.
10. DIAL knob
This 20-position detented rotary switch is the tuning dial for the transceiver. It is
used for most tuning, memory selection, and function setting tasks on the
transceiver.
11. PWR Switch
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Press and hold in this switch for 1/2 second to toggle the transceiver’s power on and
off.
12. [%] Key
Press this key momentarily to activate the Internet Connection Feature.
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to indicate the supply voltage for 2
seconds.
Side Panel Connection & Knob
1.
MIC Jack (Right Side)
Connect the supplied microphone to this jack.
2.
Front Panel Release Knob (Left Side)
Press this knob to unlock the front panel to detachable the front panel from the
transceiver’s main body for the separate operation (requires optional YSK-7800
separate kit).
Rear Panel Connections
4.
Antenna Jack
Connect your antenna here, using a type-M (PL-259) plug and coaxial cable.
5.
Cooling Fan
Rotate this cooling fan while the radio is occurred transmission and after 30
seconds when the radio is returning the receive mode from transmit mode.
When the RF power amplifier heatsink reaches high temperature, this cooling fan
rotate automatically even if the receive mode.
6.
DATA Jack
This 6-pin mini-DIN connector provides simple interfacing to a packet Terminal
Node Controller (TNC) for 1200 bps or 9600 bps operation. The pin connections are
shown on page ??.
7.
EXT SP Jack
This 2-conductor, 3.5-mm mini phone jack provides audio output for an optional
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speaker. The optimum load impedance is 8 Ohms. Inserting a plug into this jack
disables the audio path to the transceiver’s internal speaker.
8.
13.8V DC Cable Pigtails w/Fuse
This is the DC power supply connection for the transceiver. Use the supplied DC
cable to connect this pigtail to the car battery or base station DC power supply
capable of at least 9 Amperes (continuous duty). Make certain that the Red lead
connects to the Positive (+) side of the power source, and that the Black lead
connects to the Negative (–) side of the power source.
MH-48A6J Microphone
1.
PTT Switch
Press this switch to transmit, and release it to receive.
2. Keypad
These 16 keys generate DTMF tones during transmission.
In the receive mode, the numeric (0 - 9) keys can be used for direct frequency entry
and/or direct numeric recall of the Memory channels and the alphabet (A - D) keys
can be used for controls the transceiver, as follow:
Key
3.
Function
Activate the Smart Search feature.
Switch the Memory Channel display between the “Frequency” format and
“Alpha-numeric Tag” format.
Disable the noise squelch action, allowing you to hear very weak signals
near the background noise level.
Allow tuning in 1-MHz steps on the VFO frequency while operating on
the VFO mode. In the Memory mode, allow tuning in 10 channel steps on
the memory channels.
[P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4] Buttons
[P1] button:
This button replicate the functions of the front panel [BAND(SET)] key.
While operating on the VFO mode, press this button momentarily to toggle the
operating band as follows:
144 MHz Æ 250 MHz Æ 350 MHz Æ 430 MHz Æ 850 MHz Æ 144 MHz ......
In the Memory mode, press this button momentarily to activate the “Memory Tune”
function.
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Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to enter the Set (“Menu”) mode.
[P2] button:
This button replicate the functions of the front panel [V/M(MW)] key.
Press this button momentarily to switch the frequency control among the VFO,
Memory System, and Home channel.
Press and hold in this button for 1/2 second to transfer the VFO contents into a
Memory register.
[P3] button:
This button replicate the functions of the front panel [TONE(REV)] key.
Press this button momentarily to change the Tone Squelch mode: ENC (CTCSS
Encoder), ENC.DEC (CTCSS Tone Squelch), or DCS (DCS) operation.
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to reverse the transmit and receive
frequencies during split-frequency (i.e. “Repeater”) operation.
[P4] button:
This button replicate the functions of the front panel [LOW(ACC)] key.
Press this button momentarily to select the transmitter power output level (“LOW,”
“MID2,” MID1,” or “HIGH”).
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to recall the Weather Broadcast Channels.
You can program the [P1], [P2], [P3], and [P4] buttons for other functions, if desired.
See page ?? for details.
4.
LAMP Switch
This switch illuminates the Microphone keypad.
5.
LOCK Switch
This switch locks out the Microphone buttons (except for the keypad and PTT
switch).
6.
[UP]/[DWN] Button
Press (or hold in) either of these buttons to tune (or scan up or down) the operating
frequency or through the memory channels. In many ways, these buttons emulate
the function of the (rotary) DIAL knob.
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MH-42B6JS Microphone
The optional MH-42B6JS is similar to the MH-48A6J, but the MH-42B6JS does not
include a DTMF keypad and its illumination switch.
1.
PTT Switch
Press this switch to transmit, and release it to receive.
2.
[ACC]/[P]/[P1]/[P2] Buttons
[ACC] button:
This button replicate the functions of the front panel [BAND(SET)] key.
While operating on the VFO mode, press this button momentarily to toggle the
operating band as follows:
144 MHz Æ 250 MHz Æ 350 MHz Æ 430 MHz Æ 850 MHz Æ 144 MHz ......
In the Memory mode, press this button momentarily to activate the “Memory Tune”
function.
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to enter the Set (“Menu”) mode.
[P] button:
This button replicate the functions of the front panel [V/M(MW)] key.
Press this button momentarily to switch the frequency control among the VFO,
Memory System, and Home channel.
Press and hold in this button for 1/2 second to transfer the VFO contents into a
Memory register.
[P1] button:
This button replicate the functions of the front panel [TONE(REV)] key.
Press this button momentarily to change the Tone Squelch mode: ENC (CTCSS
Encoder), ENC.DEC (CTCSS Tone Squelch), or DCS (DCS) operation.
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to reverse the transmit and receive
frequencies during split-frequency (i.e. “Repeater”) operation.
[P2] button:
This button replicate the functions of the front panel [LOW(ACC)] key.
Press this button momentarily to select the transmitter power output level (“LOW,”
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“MID2,” MID1,” or “HIGH”).
Press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to recall the Weather Broadcast Channels.
You can program the [ACC], [P], [P1], and [P2] buttons for other functions, if
desired. See page ?? for details.
3.
LOCK Switch
This switch locks out the Microphone buttons (except for the keypad and PTT
switch).
4.
[UP]/[DWN] Button
Press (or hold in) either of these buttons to tune (or scan up or down) the operating
frequency or through the memory channels. In many ways, these buttons emulate
the function of the (rotary) DIAL knob.
Basic Operation
Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features of the
FT-7800R. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to read the
“Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the most out
of this fantastic new transceiver. Now. . .let’s get operating!
Turning the Transceiver On and Off
1.
To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the PWR switch for 1/2 second.
When you turn on the FT-7800R, the current DC supply voltage is indicated on the
LCD for 2 seconds. After this interval, the display will switch its normal indication
of the operating frequency.
2.
To turn the transceiver off, again press and hold in the PWR switch for 1/2 second.
Adjusting the Audio Volume Level and Squelch Setting
At first, set the SQL knob fully counter-clockwise. Now, you may rotate the VOL knob
clockwise to adjust the receiver volume for a comfortable listening level, using the
background noise as a reference.
To set the squelch, turn the SQL knob clockwise a slightly past the point where the
background noise is muted. This is the point of best sensitivity to weak signals, and we
recommend that you not rotate the SQL knob very much past the point where the
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background noise is just silenced.
A special “RF Squelch” feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set
the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch.
See page ?? for details
Selecting the Operating Band
Press the [BAND(SET)] key to move the operating band:
144 MHz Æ 250 MHz Æ 350 MHz Æ 430 MHz Æ 850 MHz Æ 144 MHz ......
R.F. Says: You may select the operating band by pressing the microphone’s [P1] key.
Frequency Navigation
1) Tuning Dial
Rotating the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the
VFO frequency. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL knob causes the FT-7800R to be tuned
toward a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating
frequency.
Press the [MHz(PRI)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob, to change the
frequency steps to 1 MHz per step. This feature is extremely useful for making rapid
frequency excursions over the wide tuning range of the FT-7800R.
2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry (MH-48A6J Microphone)
The keypad of the MH-48A6J DTMF Microphone may be used for direct entry of the
operating frequency.
To enter a frequency from the MH-48A6J keypad, just press the numbered digits in the
proper sequence. There is no “Decimal point” key on the MH-48A6J keypad.
Examples: To enter 146.480 MHz, press [1] Æ [4] Æ [6] Æ [4] Æ [8] Æ [0]
To enter 433.000 MHz, press [4] Æ [3] Æ [3] Æ [0] Æ [0] Æ [0]
3) Scanning
From the VFO mode, press and hold the [SCAN(SEL)] key for 1/2 second, then rotate
the DIAL knob to select the bandwidth for the VFO scanner. Now, press the
[SCAN(SEL)] key momentarily to initiate scanning toward a higher frequency. The FT7800R will stop when it receives a signal strong enough to break through the squelch
threshold. The FT-7800R will then hold on that frequency according to the setting of the
“Resume” mode (Menu #36 (SCAN); see page ??). See page ?? for details regarding the
VFO Scan operation.
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If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of
a higher frequency), just rotate the DIAL knob one click in the counter-clockwise
direction while the FT-7800R is scanning. The scanning direction will be reversed. To
revert to scanning toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL knob one click
clockwise.
Press the [SCAN(SEL)] key again to cancel scanning.
R.F. Says: You may also initiate the scanner by pressing and holding in the
microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] key. However, in this case, the scanner cause to sweep
frequencies only on the current band. If you would like the scanner not to be restricted
to the current band, you may change Menu #46 (VFO.BND) to allow the scanner to hop
to the low edge of the next-highest band when the VFO frequency reaches the high end
of the current band (or vice- versa). See page ?? for details.
Transmission
To transmit, simply close the PTT (Push To Talk) switch on the microphone when the
frequency is clear. Hold the microphone approximately 25 mm (1”) from your mouth,
and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. When your transmission is
complete, release the PTT switch: the transceiver will revert to the receive mode.
R.F. Says: When the RF power amplifier heatsink is reached to a factory preset
temperature, reduce the transmit power level to the “LOW” automatically to prevent
the over heating the radio. You leave transmit in this condition (“LOW” mode), the radio
return to the receive mode forcibly.
Changing the Transmitter Power Level
You can select from among a total of four transmit power levels on your FT-7800R.
To change the power level, press the [LOW(ACC)] key to select one of four power
settings. These power levels will be stored, in memory registers, at the time of memory
storage (see page ?? for details on Memory operation).
During transmission, the Bar Graph will deflect in the display, according to the power
output selected.
Advanced Operation
Lock Feature
In order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various
aspects of the FT-7800R’s keys may be locked out. The possible lockout combinations
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are:
KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked out
DIAL: Just the front panel DIAL is locked out
KY+DL: Both the DIAL and Keys are locked out
PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)
KY+PTT: Both the keys and PTT switch are locked out
DL+PTT: Both the DIAL and PTT switch are locked out
ALL: All of the above are locked out
To lock out some or all of the keys:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #21 (LOCK).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to choose
between one of the locking schemes as outline above.
4.
When you have made your selection, press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to
save the new setting, then press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to
exit to normal operation.
5.
To unlock the panel switches and DIAL knobs, select “OFF” in step 3 above.
Keyboard Beeper
A key/button beeper provides useful audible feedback whenever a key/button is pressed.
If you want to turn the beep off:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #5 (KEY.BEP).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to change the
setting to “OFF.”
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
5.
To back on again the beep, select “ON” in step 3 above.
Display Brightness
The FT-7800R display illumination has been specially engineered to provide high
visibility with minimal disruption of your “Night vision” while you are driving. The
brightness of the display is manually adjustable, using following procedure:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #11 (DIMMER).
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3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select a
comfortable brightness level: DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3, or DIM.OFF (no illumination).
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
RF Squelch
A special “RF Squelch” feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set
the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch.
To set up the RF Squelch circuit for operation, use the following procedure:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #32 (RF SQL).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
desired signal strength level for the squelch threshold (OFF, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6,
S-7, S-8, S-9, or S-FULL).
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
5.
Finally, rotate the SQL knob fully clockwise.
Channel Step Selection
The FT-7800R’s synthesizer provides the option of utilizing channel steps of
5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz per step, as well as an automatic step selection based on
the current operating frequency (“AUTO”), any number of which may be important to
your operating requirements. The FT-7800R is set up at the factory in the “AUTO”
configuration, which probably is satisfactory for most operation. However, if you need to
change the channel step increments, the procedure to do so is very easy; remember to
get set up on the desired band before making any changes, as different steps may be
programmed for each operating band.
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #42 (STEP).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the new
channel step size.
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
Receiving Mode Selection
The FT-7800R provides for automatic mode changing when the radio is tuned to
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different operating frequencies. However, should an unusual receiving situation arise in
which you need to change to other receiving mode, the procedure to do so is very easy.
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #35 (RX MOD).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
desired receiving mode.
AUTO: Automatic mode setting per default values for the selected frequency range
FM: Frequency Modulation (Narrow FM)
AM: Amplitude Modulation
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
R.F. Says: Unless you have a compelling reason to do so, leave the Automatic Mode
Selection feature on so as to save time and trouble when changing bands. If you make a
mode change for a particular channel or station, you can always store that one channel
into memory, as the mode setting will be memorized along with the frequency
information.
Repeater Operation
Repeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a
dramatic extension of the communication range for low-powered hand-held or mobile
transceivers. The FT-7800R includes a number of features which make repeater
operation simple and enjoyable.
Repeater Shifts
Your FT-7800R has been configured, at the factory, for the repeater shifts customary in
your country. While the 144 MHz shift will be 600 kHz; on 70 cm, the shift may be 1.6
MHz or 7.6 MHz.
Depending on the part of the band in which you are operating, the repeater shift may be
either downward (–) or upward (+), and one of these icons will appear at the top of the
LCD when repeater shifts have been enabled.
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)
The FT-7800R provides a convenient Automatic Repeater Shift feature, which causes
the appropriate repeater shift to be automatically applied whenever you tune into the
designated repeater sub-bands in your country. These sub-bands are shown below.
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If the ARS feature does not appear to be working, you may have accidentally disabled it.
To re-enable ARS:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #4 (ARS).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to change the
setting to “ON” (to enable Automatic Repeater Shift).
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
With repeater shift activated, you can temporarily reverse the transmit and receive
frequencies by pressing and holding in the [TONE(HM/RV)] key for 1/2 second. Use this
feature to display the transmit frequency without transmitting, and to check the
strength of signals on a repeater uplink frequency (so as to determine whether of not a
particular station is within “Simplex” range, for example).
Manual Repeater Shift Activation
If the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction
other than that established by the ARS, you may set the direction of the repeater shift
manually.
To do this:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #33 (RPT.MOD).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
desired shift among “RPT.–,” “RPT.+,” and “RPT.OFF.”
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
Changing the Default Repeater Shifts
If you travel to a different region, you may need to change the default repeater shift so
as to ensure compatibility with local operating requirements.
To do this, follow the procedure below:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #39 (SHIFT).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
new repeater shift magnitude.
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
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R.F. Says: If you just have one “odd” split that you need to program, don’t change the
“default” repeated shifts using this Menu Item! Enter the transmit and receive
frequencies separately, as shown on page ??.
CTCSS/DCS Operation
CTCSS Operation
Many repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed
on your FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent false activation
of the repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters. This tone system,
called “CTCSS” (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System), is included in your FT-7800R,
and is very easy to activate.
R.F. Says: CTCSS setup involves two actions: setting the Tone Mode and then setting of
the Tone Frequency. These actions are set up by using the [TONE(REV)] key and Set
mode #44 (TN FRQ).
1.
Press the [TONE(REV)] key several times, so that “ENC” appears on the display;
this activates the CTCSS Encoder, which allows repeater access.
R.F. Says: 1) You may notice an additional “DCS” icon appearing while you press
the [TONE(REV)] key in this step. We’ll discuss the Digital Code Squelch system
shortly.
2) You may notice “REV TN” indication on the display, this means that the Reverse
Tone Squelch system is active, which mutes your FT-7800R’s receiver when it
receives a call from the radio sending a matched CTCSS tone. The “DEC” icon will
blink on the display when the Reverse Tone Squelch system is activated.
2.
Press the [TONE(REV)] key once more in above step will cause “ENC DEC” to
appear. When “ENC DEC” appears, this means that the Tone Squelch system is
active, which mutes your FT-7800R’s receiver until it receives a call from another
radio sending out a matching CTCSS tone. This can help keep your radio quiet
until a specific call is received, which may be helpful while operating in congested
areas.
3.
When you have made your selection of the CTCSS tone mode, press and hold in the
[BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode, then rotate the DIAL knob
to select Menu #44 (TN FRQ). This Menu selection allows setting of the CTCSS
tone frequency to be used.
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to enable adjustment of the CTCSS
frequency.
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5.
Rotate the DIAL knob until the display indicates the Tone Frequency you need to be
using.
6.
When you have made your selection, press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to
save the new setting, then press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to
exit to normal operation.
R.F. Says: Your repeater may or may not re-transmit a CTCSS tone - some systems just
use CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but don’t pass it along when transmitting.
If the S-Meter deflects, but the FT-7800R is not passing audio, press the [TONE(REV)]
key so that “ENC” appears - this will allow you to hear all traffic on the channel being
received.
DCS Operation
Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more
advanced tone system which generally provides more immunity from false paging than
does CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your FT-7800R, and operation is
very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured
for DCS; if not, it is frequently quite useful in Simplex operation if your friend(s) use
transceivers equipped with this advanced feature.
R.F. Says: Just as in CTCSS operation, DCS requires that you set the Tone Mode to DCS
and that you select a Tone Code.
1.
Press the [TONE(REV)] key until “DCS” appears on the display; this activates the
DCS Encoder/Decoder.
2.
Now, press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode,
then rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #9 (DCS.COD).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to enable the adjustment of the DCS code.
4.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired DCS Code (a three-digit number).
5.
When you have made your selection, press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to
save the new setting, then press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to
exit to normal operation.
R.F. Says: Remember that the DCS is an Encode/Decode system, so your receiver will
remain muted until a matching DCS code is received on an incoming transmission.
Switch the DCS off when you’re just tuning around the band!
Tone Search Scanning
In operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS or DCS tone being used by
another station or stations, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal
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and scan in search of the tone being used. Two things must be remembered in this
regard:
€ You must be sure that your repeater uses the same tone type (CTCSS vs. DCS).
€ Some repeaters do not pass the CTCSS tone; you may have to listen to the station(s)
transmitting on the repeater uplink (input) frequency in order to allow Tone Search
Scanning to work.
To scan for the tone in use:
1.
Set the radio up for either CTCSS or DCS Decoder operation (see the previous
discussion). In the case of CTCSS, “ENC DEC” will appear on the display; in the
case of DCS, “DCS” will appear on the display.
2.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
3.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #44 (TN FRQ) when CTCSS is selected, or
Menu #9 (DCS.COD) during DCS operation.
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key to enable adjustment of the selected Menu Item.
5.
Press the [SCAN(SEL)] key momentarily to start scanning for the incoming CTCSS
or DCS tone/code.
6.
When the radio detects the correct tone or code, it will halt on that tone/code, and
audio will be allowed to pass. Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to lock in
that tone/code, then press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to save
the new setting and exit to normal operation.
R.F. Says: If the Tone Scan feature does not detect a tone or code, it will continue to scan
indefinitely. When this happens, it may be that the other station is not sending any tone.
You can press the [SCAN(SEL)] key to halt the scan at any time.
Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory modes.
Split Tone Operation
The FT-7800R can be operated in a Split Tone configuration via the Set mode.
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #41 (SPLIT).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select ON
(to enable the Split Tone feature).
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
When the Split Tone feature is activated, you can see the following additional
parameters after the “DCS” parameter while selecting the Tone Mode by pressing the
[TONE(REV)] key:
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D: DCS Encode only
(the “DCS” icon will blink during operation)
ENC DCS: Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes a DCS code
(the “DCS” and “ENC” icons will appear during operation)
D-DEC: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS Tone
(the “DCS” icon will blink and the “DEC” icon will appear during operation)
Select the desired operating mode, from the selections shown above.
Memory Operation
The FT-7800R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include:
ˆ
“Regular” Memory Channels, which includes:
€ 1000 “Standard” memory channels, numbered “000” through “999.”
€ 5 Home channels, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency on
each operating band.
€ 50 sets of band-edge memories also known as “Programmable Memory Scan”
channels, labeled “L1/U1” through “L50/U50.”
€ 20 Memory Banks, labeled “BANK1” through “BANK20.” Each Memory Bank
can be assigned up to 200 channels from the “Regular” Memory Channels.
ˆ 5 “Hyper-Memory” Channels
ˆ 10 “Weather Broadcast” Channels
Regular Memory Channel Operation
Memory Storage
1.
Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure set up any
desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power
level may be also be set at this time, if you wish to store it.
2.
Press and hold in the [V/M(MW)] key for 1/2 second. A memory number will appear
(blinking) on the display.
3.
Within ten seconds of pressing the [V/M(MW)] key, use the DIAL knob or the
microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] buttons to select the desired memory channel for storage
(if the channel is already occupied by data stored previously, the “channel
frequency” notation will appear on the display).
4.
To attach an alpha/numeric name “Tag” to the memory, press and hold in the
[V/M(MW)] key for 1/2 second, then proceed to the next step; otherwise press the
[V/M(MW)] key momentarily to save the entry and exit to normal operation.
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To Append an Alpha-numeric “Tag” to a Memory
1.
After pressing and holding in the [V/M(MW)] key in step 4 above, rotate the DIAL
knob to select the first character in the name you wish to store, the press the
[BAND(SET)] key momentarily to move on to the next character. Letters, numbers,
and symbols are available for storage.
2.
Again rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired letter, number, or symbol, then
press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to move on to the next character’s slot. If
you make a mistake, press the microphone’s [DWN] button to move back to the
previous character’s slot, then re-select the correct letter, number, or symbol.
3.
Repeat the above step to program the remaining letters, numbers, or symbols of the
desired label. A total of six characters may be used in the creation of a label.
4.
When you have completed the creation of the label, press and hold in the
[V/M(MW)] key for 1/2 second to save the label and exit to normal operation.
Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies (“Odd Splits”)
1.
Store the receiving frequency using the method already described.
2.
Turn to the desired transmit frequency, then press and hold in the [V/M(MW)] key
for 1/2 second.
3.
Within ten seconds of pressing the [V/M(MW)] key, use the DIAL knob or
microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] buttons to select the same memory channel number as
used in step 1 above.
4.
Press and hold in the PTT switch, then pressing and holding the [V/M(MW)] key for
1/2 second while holding the PTT switch to save the entry and exit to normal
operation. This will not cause transmission; instead, it signals the microprocessor
that a separate transmit frequency is being programmed into that memory register.
R.F. Says: Whenever you recall a memory which contains independently-stored
transmit and receive frequencies, the “[–+]” indication will appear in the display.
Memory Recall
1.
While operating in the VFO mode, press the [V/M(MW)] key momentarily to enter
the Memory mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired channel. If you press the [MHz(PRI)]
key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob, to change the memory channel steps
to 10 channel per step.
3.
When select the memory channel which is appended an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label),
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press the microphone’s [B] key momentarily to switch the Memory Channel display
between the “Frequency” format and “Alpha-numeric Tag” format.
4.
To return to the VFO mode, press the [V/M(MW)] key momentarily again.
R.F. Says: When the radio is already set to the Memory mode, an easy way to recall
memories is to enter the microphone’s key in the memory channel number. For example,
to recall memory channel #4, press [0] Æ [0] Æ [4].
Memory Offset Tuning
Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that
channel, as though you were in the “VFO” mode.
1.
With the FT-7800R in the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, select the desired memory
channel.
2.
Now press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily; the “MT” icon will appear on the
display.
3.
Rotate the DIAL knob, as desired, to tune to a new frequency. The synthesizer steps
selected for VFO operation on the current band will be the steps used during
Memory Tuning.
4.
Press and hold in the [SCAN(SEL)] key for 1/2 second during Memory Tuning, the
data will now have been copied to VFO, although the original memory contents will
remain intact on the previously-stored channel.
5.
If you wish to return to the original memory frequency, press the [BAND(SET)] key
momentarily. The “MT” icon will disappear.
Deleting Memories
With 1104 “Regular” memories available (except memory channel “001”), there
frequently are situations where you may desire to delete certain memorized frequencies.
The procedure for deleting a channel is quite simple:
1.
Press the [V/M(MW)] key, if needed, to enter the Memory mode.
2.
Press and hold in the [V/M(MW)] key for 1/2 second, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select the memory channel to be deleted. Note that memory channel “001” may not
be deleted.
3.
Press the [SCAN(SEL)] key momentarily. The display will revert to memory
channel “001.” If you rotate the DIAL knob to the location you just “Masked,” you
will observe that it is now invisible.
Note: Once deleted, the channel data cannot be recovered.
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HOME Channel Memory
A special one-touch “MOME” channel is available (one for each of the five operating
bands: see page ??), to allow quick recall of a favorite operating frequency on each band.
Memory storage is simple to accomplish:
1.
Select the desired frequency, while operating in the VFO mode. Be sure to set up
any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as any desired repeater offset. The power
level may also be set at this time, if you wish to store it.
2.
Press and hold in the [V/M(MW)] key for one second. A memory number will appear
(blinking) on the display.
3.
While the memory channel number is blinking, just press the [TONE(HM/RV)] key.
The frequency and other data (if any) will now be stored in the special HOME
channel register.
4.
You may repeat this process on the other operating bands.
5.
To recall the HOME channel, just press the [V/M(MW)] key momentarily while
operating in the MR mode. From the VFO mode, press the [V/M(MW)] key twice.
While you are operating on the Home channel. an “H” icon will appear on the
display.
You may also append to an Alpha-numeric “Tag” to a Home channel:
1.
Recall the HOME channel which you wish to append a label.
2.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the enter the Set
mode.
3.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #24 (NAME W).
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
first character in the name you wish to store, the press the [BAND(SET)] key
momentarily to move on to the next character. Letters, numbers, and symbols are
available for storage.
5.
Again rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired letter, number, or symbol, then
press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to move on to the next character’s slot. If
you make a mistake, press the microphone’s [DWN] button to move back to the
previous character’s slot, then re-select the correct letter, number, or symbol.
6.
Repeat the above step to program the remaining letters, numbers, or symbols of the
desired label. A total of six characters may be used in the creation of a label.
7.
When you have completed the creation of the label, press the [BAND(SET)] key
momentarily to save the label, then press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key
momentarily for 1/2 second to normal operation.
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8.
When recall the Home channel which is appended an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label),
press the microphone’s [B] key momentarily to switch the Home channel display
between the “Frequency” format and “Alpha-numeric Tag” format.
Memory Bank Operation
Memory Bank Assignment
1.
Recall the memory channel (except L1/U1 ~ L50/U50) to be assigned to a Memory
Bank.
2.
Press and hold in the [SCAN(SEL)] key for 1/2 second, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select the Memory Bank you want as the Memory Bank for this channel (“BANK01”
~ “BANK20,” which is found ).
3.
Press and hold in the [V/M(MW)] key for 1/2 second to lock in the selected Memory
Bank, then press the [V/M(MW)] key momentarily to copy the memory channel
data into the Memory Bank.
R.F. Says: 1) You may assign one memory channel into the several Memory Banks.
2) The PMS memory channel (L1/U1 through L10/U10) does not assign to the Memory
Bank.
Memory Bank Recall
1.
Set the radio to the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M(MW)] key, if necessary.
2.
Press and hold in the [SCAN(SEL)] key for 1/2 second, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select the Memory Bank (“BANK01” ~ “BANK20”).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to lock in the selected Memory Bank.
4.
In the Memory Bank mode of operation, you can only select memory channels in the
current Memory Bank.
5.
To change the Memory Bank to another Bank, press and hold in the [SCAN(SEL)]
key for 1/2 seconds; now rotate the DIAL knob to select the new Memory Bank, then
press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to lock in the new Memory Bank.
6.
To exit from Memory Bank operation, press and hold in the [SCAN(SEL)] key for
1/2 second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “NO.BANK,” then press the
[BAND(SET)] key momentarily.
Deleting a Memory Channel from a Memory Bank
1.
In the Memory Bank mode, recall the memory channel to be deleted from the
Memory Bank.
2.
Press and hold in the [SCAN(SEL)] key for 1/2 second, then press and hold in the
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[V/M(MW)] key for 1/2 second to delete the Memory Channel from the Memory
Bank.
Memory Only Mode
Once memory channel programming has been completed, you may place the radio in a
“Memory Only” mode, whereby VFO operation is impossible. This may be particularly
useful during public-service events where a number of operators may be using the radio
for first time, and ultimate simplicity of channel selection is desired.
To place the radio into the Memory Only mode:
1.
Turn the radio off.
2.
Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key while turning the radio on.
3.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the (F-6 M-ONLY), then press and hold in the
[BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second.
To return to normal operation, repeat the above steps.
Hyper Memory Channel Operation
The FT-7800R usually stores, into memory, the operating frequency and some aspects of
operating status (such as VFO scan, CTCSS/DCS data, repeater shift, power level etc.).
However, the “Hyper Memory” Mode allows you to store the total current configuration
of the radio into a special “Hyper” memory bank.
Hyper Memory Storage
1.
Set up the transceiver according to the desired configuration.
2.
Press and hold in the Hyper Memory key ([1] through [5]), corresponding to the
Hyper Memory channel into which you wish to store this configuration, for 2
seconds.
Hyper Memory Recall
Press the appropriate Hyper Memory key ([1] through [5]) to recall the desired Hyper
Memory channel.
R.F. Says: The current (original) configuration will lost when you recall the Hyper
Memory Channel. To prevent this from happening, press and hold in the Hyper Memory
key (generally the [1] key) to store the current configuration into that Hyper Memory
Channel before recalling the Hyper Memory Channel, or set Menu #17 (HYPER) to
enable the Automatic Writing feature for the Hyper Memory. See page ?? for details.
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Weather Broadcast Channel Operation
The VHF Weather Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank has been pre-programmed
at the factory, for quick selection of NOAA weather information stations.
1.
Press and hold in the [LOW(ACC)] key for 1/2 second to recall the Weather
Broadcast Station Memory Channel Bank.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Weather Broadcast channel.
3.
If you wish to scan this bank to search for louder stations, just press the PTT switch.
When the scanner pauses on a station, press the PTT key once to halt the can, or
press it twice to restart the scan.
4.
To exit to normal operation, press and hold in the [LOW(ACC)] key for 1/2 second.
R.F. Says: In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes,
the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert
accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA
weather channels.
Scanning
The FT-7800R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band,
or a portion of that band. It will halt on signals encountered, so you can talk to the
station(s) on that frequency, if you like.
Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin,
take a moment to select the way in which you would like the scanner to resume
scanning after it halts on a signal.
Setting the Scan-Resume Technique
Three options for the Scan-Resume mode are available:
BUSY: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. Two seconds after
the carrier has dropped because the other station(s) ceased transmission, the scanner
will resume.
TIME: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters, and will hold there
for five seconds. If you do not take action to disable the scanner within five seconds, the
scanner will resume even if the stations are still active.
HOLD: In this mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. It will not restart
automatically; you must manually re-initiate scanning if you wish to resume.
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To set the Scan-Resume mode:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #37 (SCAN).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
desired scan-resume mode.
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
Note: The default condition for this Menu Item is “TIME.”
VFO Scanning
This mode allows you to scan the entire current operating band.
1.
Select the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M(MW)] key, if necessary.
2.
Press and hold in the [SCAN(SEL)] key for 1/2 second, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select the bandwidth for the VFO scanner. Available selections are ±1 MHz, ±2 MHz,
±5 MHz, ALL, PMS-X, and BAND.
ALL: The scanner will sweep all frequencies between 108 - 520 MHz and 700 999.990 MHz.
PMS-X: The scanner will sweep frequencies within the currently-selected PMS
frequency pair (X is PMS memory channel number). See page ?? for details.
BAND: The scanner will sweep frequencies only on the current band.
3.
Press the [SCAN(SEL)] key momentarily to start scanning.
4.
The “P-XX” appear on the display while engage the PMS scanning, the “P SC”
appear on the display while engage other scanning.
5.
If and when the scanner encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch, the
scanner will halt temporarily; the decimal point of the frequency display will blink
during this “Pause” condition.
6.
The scanner will then resume according to the Scan-Resume mode selected in the
previous section.
7.
To cancel scanning, press the [SCAN(SEL)] key momentarily again (or press the
microphone’s PTT key).
R.F. Says: 1) When you start scanning, the FT-7800R will be changing frequency in the
upward direction. If you want to change direction of the scan while it is underway,
rotate the DIAL knob one click in the opposite direction (in this case, one click counterclockwise). You’ll see the scanner turn around and change frequency downward!
2) Pressing and holding in the microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] key will cause the scanner
to sweep frequencies only on the current band. If you would like the scanner not to be
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restricted to the current band, you may change Menu #46 (VFO.BND) to allow the
scanner to hop to the low edge of the next-highest band when the VFO frequency
reaches the high end of the current band (or vice- versa). See page ?? for details.
Memory Scanning
Memory scanning is similarly easy to initiate:
1.
Set the radio to the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M(MW)] key, if necessary.
2.
Press the [SCAN(SEL)] key to initiate scanning.
3.
As with VFO scanning, the scanner will halt on any signal encountered that is
strong enough to open the squelch; it will then resume scanning according to the
Scan-Resume mode set previously.
4.
To cancel scanning, press the [SCAN(MW)] key again (or press the microphone’s
PTT key).
R.F. Says: You may initiate the memory channel scan by press and holding the
microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] key.
How to Skip (Omit) a Channel During Memory Scan Operation
Some continuous-carrier stations like a Weather Broadcast station will seriously
impede scanner operation if you are using the “Carrier Drop” Scan-Resume mode, as the
incoming signal will not pause long enough for the transceiver to resume scanning.
Such channels may be “Skipped” during scanning, if you like:
1.
Set the radio to the Memory Mode by pressing the [V/M(MW)] key, if necessary.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning.
3.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
4.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #40 (SKIP).
5.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to “SKIP.” The
current Memory Channel will now be ignored during scanning. The small “SKIP”
icon will also appear when you recall the “Skipped” memory channel manually.
The “MSM” selection is used for “Preferential Memory Scan,” described in the next
column.
6.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
7.
To re-institute a channel into the scanning loop, select “OFF” in step 5 above (the
“Skipped” channel will, of course, still be accessible via manual channel selection
methods using the DIAL knob in the MR mode, whether or not it is locked out of the
scanning loop).
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Preferential Memory Scan
The FT-7800R also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which you
can “flag” within the memory system. These channels are designated by a “τ” icon when
you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List.
When you initiate memory scanning, beginning on a channel with the “τ” icon appended,
only those channels bearing the “τ” icon will be scanned. If you initiate scanning on a
channel which does not have the “τ” icon appended, you will scan all channels including
those with the “τ” icon appended.
Here is the procedure for setting up and using the Preferential Scan List:
1.
Press the [V/M(MW)] key momentarily to enter the Memory Recall mode, if you are
not using memories already.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the channel which you wish to add to the
Preferential Scan List.
3.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
4.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #40 (SKIP).
5.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to “MSM.”
The current channel is listed on the “Preferential Scan List.”
6.
When you have made your selections, press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to
save the new setting, then press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to
exit to normal operation.
7.
To remove a channel from the Preferential Scan List, select “OFF” in step 5 above.
To initiate Preferential Memory Scan:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #38 (SCAN M).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to “ONLY.”
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
5.
Now, press the [SCAN(MW)] key momentarily to initiate Preferential Memory
Scanning. Only the channels which have the “τ” icon appended to the channel
number will be scanned.
6.
To cancel the Preferential Memory Scanning, select “MEM” in step 3 above.
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Memory Bank Scan
When the Memory Bank feature is engaged, the scanner sweeps only memory channels
in the current Memory Bank.
However, if the Memory Bank Link Scan feature is enabled, you may sweeps the
memory channels in the several Memory Banks which you are determined.
To enable the Memory Bank Link Scan feature:
1.
Set the radio to the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M(MW)] key, if necessary.
2.
Press and hold in the [SCAN(SEL)] key for 1/2 second, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select the Memory Bank (“BANK01” ~ “BANK20”) which you wish to sweep by the
Memory Bank Link Scan.
3.
Press the [SCAN(SEL)] key momentarily. The current Memory Bank will now be
swept during Memory Bank Scan. The “decimal point” appended on the Memory
Bank number indication.
4.
Repeat step 2 and 3 above, to append the “decimal point” to the Memory Banks
which you wish to sweep by the Memory Bank Link Scan.
5.
Now, press and hold in the [SCN(SEL)] key for 1/2 second to initiate scanning.
6.
To remove a Memory Bank from the Memory Bank Link Scan, repeat step 2 and 3
above, to delete the “decimal point” from the Memory Bank number indication.
Weather Alert Scan
This feature allows you to check the Weather Broadcast Memory Channel while
scanning on a VFO or Memory channel.
When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the FT-7800R will check the Weather
Broadcast Memory Channels for activity every five seconds.
To enable the Weather Alert Scan feature:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #48 (WX ALT).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to “ALT.ON”
(to enabling the Weather Alert Scan feature).
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
5.
To disable the Weather Alert Scan feature, select “ALT.OFF” in step 3 above.
R.F. Says: When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the Scan-Resume mode is
fixed to “TIME.”
Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS)
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This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VFO
operation. For example, you might with to set up a limit (in North America) of 144.300
MHz to 148.000 MHz so as to prevent encroachment into the SSB/CW “Weak Signal”
portion of the band below 144.300 MHz. Here’s how to do this:
1.
Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M(MW)] key, if necessary.
2.
Using the techniques learned earlier, store 144.300 MHz into Memory Channel #L1
(the “L” designates the Lower sub-band limit).
3.
Likewise, store 148.000 MHz into Memory Channel “U1” (the “U” designates the
Upper sub-band limit).
4.
Switch to the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M(MW)] key once, then rotate the
DIAL knob to select Memory Channel “L1.”
5.
Press and hold in the [SCAN(SEL)] key for one second to start PMS operation; the
“MT” label will be appears on the display. Tuning and scanning (engaged by
pressing the [SCAN(SEL)] key momentarily) will now be limited within the justprogrammed range.
6.
50 pairs of Band Limit memories, labeled L1/U1 through L50/U50 are available.
You therefore can set upper and lower operation limits on a number of bands, if you
like.
“Priority Channel” Scanning (Dual Watch)
The FT-7800R’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which
allows you to operate on a VFO, Memory channel, Home channel, or Weather Broadcast
Channel, while periodically checking a user-defined “Priority” Memory Channel for
activity. If a station is received on the “Priority” Channel which is strong enough to open
the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance with the Scan-Resume
mode set via Menu #36 (SCAN). See page ??.
Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:
VFO Priority
1.
Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the “Priority” frequency.
2.
Now set the FT-7800R for operation on a VFO frequency.
3.
Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key for 1/2 second to activate the VFO Priority
mode. The display will remain on the VFO frequency, but every five seconds the
FT-7800R will check the Priority Channel (memory channel) for activity.
4.
Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key for 1/2 second to disable the VFO Priority
mode and exit to regular VFO operation.
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Memory Priority
1.
Store the frequency you wish to be the “Priority” Channel into memory channel
“001.”
2.
Now set the FT-7800R for operation on another memory channel.
3.
Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key for 1/2 second to activate the Memory
Priority mode. The display will remain on the current memory channel frequency,
but every five seconds the FT-7800R will check the Priority Channel (memory
channel “001” for activity.
4.
Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key for one second to disable the Memory Priority
mode and exit to regular memory operation.
R.F. Says: When the Memory Bank feature is activated, the FT-7800R will check the
lowest memory channel in the Memory Bank as the priority channel.
HOME Priority
1.
Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the “Priority” frequency.
2.
Now set the FT-7800R for operation on a HOME channel.
3.
Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key for 1/2 second to activate the HOME Priority
mode. The display will remain on the HOME channel frequency, but every five
seconds the FT-7800R will check the Priority Channel (memory channel) for
activity.
4.
Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key for 1/2 second to disable the HOME Priority
mode and exit to regular Home channel operation.
WX Priority
1.
Recall the memory channel you wish to use as the “Priority” frequency.
2.
Now set the FT-7800R for operation on a WX channel by press and holding the
[LOW(ACC)] key for 1/2 second.
3.
Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key for 1/2 second to activate the WX Priority
mode. The display will remain on the WX channel frequency, but every five seconds
the FT-7800R will check the Priority Channel (memory channel) for activity.
4.
Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key for 1/2 second to disable the WX Priority
mode and exit to regular WX channel operation.
Priority Revert Mode
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will allow you to move to the Priority channel instantly, without waiting for activity to
appear on the Priority channel.
When this feature is enabled, and Priority monitoring is engaged, just press the
microphone’s PTT switch, operation will instantly revert to the Priority channel.
To enable the Priority Revert operation:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #34 (PRI.RVT).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to change the
setting to “RVT.ON.”
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
5.
To disable the Priority Revert operation, select “RVT.OFF” in step 3 above.
Smart Search
The Smart Search feature may be used to load - automatically with no operator
intervention - a special bank of up to 25 memory channels (per band) on activity.
The Smart Search function will sweep the entire band, and will load the special memory
bank with the frequency and repeater shift data pertaining to those channels on which
activity is found (if Automatic Repeater Shift is activated). The channels are loaded in
order in which they are encountered, not according to signal strength or by ascending
frequency.
The Smart Search feature is especially useful when visiting a city for the first time,
where you may be unfamiliar with the repeater frequencies; Smart Search discovers
where the local activity is to be found, and automatically loads those frequencies for
you.
Smart Search operation is simple to activate:
1.
Set the radio to the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M(MW)] key, if necessary.
2.
Press the [S.SCH(ARTS)] key momentarily; this will cause the radio to scan
upward on the current band, loading channels on which it encounters a signal
strong enough to open the squelch.
3.
When 25 channels are loaded, or when the scanner reaches the band edge, the
scanner will stop and the transceiver will revert to the starting frequency.
4.
To recall the Smart Search memories just stored, rotate the DIAL knob or press the
microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys.
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5.
If you found particular channels which you wish to store into the “regular” memory
channel, follow the memory storage procedures described on page ??.
6.
To return to normal operation, just press the [V/M(MW)] key.
R.F. Says: The Smart Search memories are so-called “soft” memories; they will lost if
you exit the Smart Search mode or initiate a new Smart Search sweep.
ARTSTM: Auto Range Transponder System
The ARTS feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another
ARTS-equipped station are within communications range. This may be particularly
useful during Search-and Rescue situations, where is important to stay in contact with
other members of your group.
Both stations must set up their DCS codes to the same code number, then activate their
ARTS feature using the command appropriate for their radio. Alert ringers may be
activated, if desired.
Whenever you push the PTT switch, or every 25 seconds after ARTS is activated, your
radio will transmit a signal which includes a (subaudible) DCS signal for about one
second. If the other radio is in range, the beeper will sound (if enabled) and the display
will show “IN.RNG” as opposed to the out of range display “OUT.RNG” in which ARTS
operation begins.
Whether you talk or not, the polling every 25 seconds will continue until you de-activate
ARTS. Every 10 minutes, moreover, you can have your radio transmit your callsign via
CW, so as to comply with identification requirements. When ARTS is de-activated, DCS
will also be deactivated (if you were not using it previously in non-ARTS operation).
If you move out of range for more than one minute (four pollings), your radio will sense
that no signal has been received, three beeps will sound, and the display will revert to
“OUT.RNG.” If you move back into range, your radio will again beep, and the display
will change back to the “IN.RNG” indication.
During ARTS operation, it is not possible to change the operating frequency or other
settings; you must terminate ARTS in order to resume normal operation. This is a
safety feature designed to prevent accidental loss of contact due to channel change, etc.
Here is how to activate ARTS:
Basic ARTS Setup and Operation
1.
Set your radio and the other radio(s) to the same DCS code number, per the
discussion on page ??.
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2.
Press and hold in the [S.SCH(ARTS)] key for 1/2 second. You will observe the “OUT.
RNG” display on the LCD. ARTS operation has now commenced.
3.
Every 25 seconds, your radio will transmit a “polling” call to the other station.
When that station responds with its own ARTS polling signal, the display will
change to “IN.RNG” to confirm that the other station’s polling code was received in
response to yours.
4.
Press and hold in the [S.SCH(ARTS)] key for 1/2 second to exit ARTS operation and
resume normal functioning of the transceiver.
ARTS Polling Time Options
The ARTS feature may be programmed to poll every 25 seconds (default value) or 15
seconds. The default value provides maximum battery conservation, because the polling
signal is sent out less frequently. To change the polling interval:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #3 (AR INT).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
desired polling interval (15 or 25 seconds).
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
ARTS Alert Beep Option
The ARTS feature allows two kinds of alert beeps (with the additional option of turning
them off), so as to alert you to the current status of ARTS operation. Depending on your
location and the potential annoyance associated with frequent beeps, you may choose
the Beep mode which best suits your needs. The choices are:
INRANG: The beeps are issued only when the radio first confirms that you are within
range, but does not re-confirm with beeps thereafter.
ALWAYS: Every time a polling transmission is received from the other station, the alert
beeps will be heard.
OFF: No alert beeps will be heard; you must look at the display to confirm current
ARTS status.
To set the ARTS Beep mode, use the following procedure:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for one second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #2 (AR BEP).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
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desired ARTS Beep mode (see above).
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
CW Identifier Setup
The ARTS feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutes
during ARTS operation, the radio can be instructed to send “DE (your callsign) K” if this
feature is enabled. The callsign field may contain up to 6 characters.
Here’s how to program the CW Identifier:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the “Main” band DIAL knob to select Menu #8 (CWID W).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily.
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily again to enable entry of your callsign.
5.
Rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise to begin entry of the letters and numbers
in your callsign.
6.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to set the first letter or number in your
callsign.
7.
When the correct character has been selected, press the [BAND(SET)] key
momentarily to move on to the next character.
8.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 as many times as necessary to complete your callsign.
9.
Press the [SCAN(SEL)] key to delete all data after the cursor that may have been
previously stored (erroneously).
10. When you have entered your entire callsign, press the [BAND(SET)] key
momentarily to confirm the callsign.
11. Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob one click
counter-clockwise to select the Menu #7 (CWID).
12. Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “ON”
(to enable the CW identifier).
13. Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
DTMF Autodialer Operation
Sixteen DTMF Autodialer memories are available on the FT-7800R. These DTMF
Autodialer memories can store up to 16 digits of a telephone number for repeater
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autopatch or other uses.
To load DTMF Autodialer memories, use following procedure:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #14 (DTMF W).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
DTMF Autodialer memory channel number (“d-1” through “d-16” into which you
wish store a telephone number.
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
first digit of the telephone number you wish to store.
5.
When you have selected the correct digit, press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily.
Now, rotate the DIAL knob to select the second of the 16 available numbers in this
current DTMF Audodialer memory register.
6.
Repeat this procedure for each digit in the telephone number. Press the
[SCAN(SEL)] key momentarily to delete any previously-stored data after the cursor.
If you make a mistake, press the microphone’s [DWN] key to move back to the first
digit, then re-enter the correct number.
7.
When entry of all digits is complete, press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2
second to save the new setting.
8.
If you wish to store another DTMF string, rotate the DIAL knob to select another
DTMF memory register, then repeat steps 4 through 7 above.
9.
When all required DTMF memories are filled to your satisfaction, press and hold in
the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
To transmit the memorized telephone number, use the following procedure:
1.
Press the PTT switch.
2.
While still holding the PTT switch in, press the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] key to
select the DTMF Autodialer memory channel to be transmitted then press the
[BAND(SET)] key momentarily to transmit the tone string.
Once you have pressed the [BAND(SET)] key in the above step, you can release the PTT
switch, as the Autodialer will transmit the whole DTMF string automatically.
To speed at which the DTMF digits are sent can be changed. Three speed levels are
available: 50 ms (High: 20 digits per second), 75 ms (Mid: 13 digits per second), and 100
ms (Low: 10 digits per second).
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To select the speed, use the following procedure:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #13 (DTMF S).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
desired speed (50/75/100 ms).
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
You can also set a longer delay between the time you press the [BAND(SET)] key (with
PTT switch pressed) and the first DTMF digit is sent.
To set a delay time, use the following procedure:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #12 (DTMF D).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
desired time (50/250/450/750/1000 ms).
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
Internet Connection Feature
The FT-7800R can be used to access the repeater which is configured to provide access
to the Vertex Standard WIRESTM (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement
System).
1.
Press the [%] key momentarily to activate the WIRESTM access capability. The “%”
icon will appear on the display.
2.
Press and hold in the [%] key for 1/2 second, rotate the DIAL knob to select the
access number (CODE “0” ~ “9,” “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “E(*),” or “F(#)”) corresponding to
the WIRESTM repeater to which you wish to establish an Internet link (ask your
repeater owner/operator if you don’t know the access numbers in the network), then
press the [%] key momentarily to lock in the selected access number.
3.
With the WIRESTM capability activated (as in step 1 above), the FT-7800R will
generate a brief (0.1 second) DTMF tone according to your selection in step 2. This
DTMF tone is sent at the beginning of every transmission to establish or maintain
the link to the remote WIRESTM repeater.
4.
To disable the WIRESTM access capability, press the [%] key again.
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You may access other Internet Link Systems that use a DTMF string for access.
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #14 (DTMF W).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then load the DTMF tones which you
wish to use to establish an Internet link (ask your repeater owner/operator if you
don’t know the access numbers in the network) into the desired DTMF Memory
channel.
1)
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF Autodialer memory channel number
(“d-1” through “d-16”).
2)
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily.
3)
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF code, then press the [BAND(SET)]
key momentarily to move the digit.
4)
Repeat step 3) above.
5)
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting.
4.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #18 (INET).
5.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to set this
Item to “MEM” (to enable the alternative Internet Link, and disable the WIRESTM
access option).
6.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
7.
Press the [%] key momentarily to activate the Internet Link System. The “%” icon
will then appear on the display.
8.
Press and hold in the [%] key for 1/2 second, rotate the DIAL knob to select the
DTMF access number (“DTMF 1” ~ “DTMF16”) corresponding to the Internet link
repeater to which you wish to establish an Internet link, then press the [%] key
momentarily to lock in the selected access number.
9.
With the Internet link feature activated (as in step 7 above), press the [%] key while
you are transmitting, to send out the DTMF tones according to your selection in
step 9 (to establish the link to the Internet link repeater).
10. To disable the Internet link feature, press the [%] key again.
R.F. Says: To return to WIRESTM, recall Menu #18 (INET) then set it to “MEM.”
Miscellaneous Settings
Time-Out Timer
The “Time-Out Timer” (TOT) feature is designed to force the transceiver into the
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“receive” mode after a preset time period of continuous transmission (the default is 6
minutes). This feature prevents your transceiver from transmitting a “dead carrier” for
a long period of time in the event that the microphone PTT switch is accidentally locked
in the “TX” condition.
The Time-Out Timer’s “switch-to-receive” time may be adjusted, in one minute
increments, for any period between 1 and 30 minutes.
To change the default (6 minute) time setting, use the following procedure:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #45 (TOT).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
desired interval (between 1 and 30 minutes), or OFF.
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
When the TOT Timer reaches before 10 seconds of the TOT time, the ringer sounds to
alert you.
Automatic Power-Off
The “Automatic Power-Off” (APO) feature will turn the radio completely off after a
user-defined period of PTT switch or key/button inactivity. If you do not press any front
panel keys or buttons, rotate the DIAL knobs or use the microphone’s keys and buttons,
or transmit, and so long as the transceiver is not scanning or engaged in priority
monitoring, the radio will shut itself off after the specified time period. This feature is
useful in minimizing battery drain in a mobile installation if you forget to turn the
transceiver off when you leave your vehicle.
To activate the APO feature, use the following procedure:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #1 (APO).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to set the
desired “switch-off” time (between 0.5 and 12 hours in 0.5 hours increments), or
OFF.
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
When the APO is activated, the “TIMER” icon will appear on the LCD. If there is no
action by you within the time interval programmed, the “Timer” icon blinks and ringer
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sounds before 3 minutes of the APO (Shut down) time, then after 3 minutes, the
microprocessor will shut down the radio automatically.
Just press and hold in the POWER switch for 1/2 second to turn the transceiver back on
after an APO shutdown, as usual.
Programming the Key Assignments
Default FT-7800R key functions have been assigned to alternate (press and hold in)
function of the front panel’s [LOW(ACC)] key and Microphone’s [P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4]
buttons (for MH-48A6J, [ACC]/[P]/[P1]/[P2] buttons for MH-42B6JS) at the factory.
These may be changed by the user, if you wish to utilize another function on one of these
keys.
To program the function assigned to a key:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item to be configured (“#27 PG ACC,”
“#28 PG P1,” “#29 PG P2,” “#30 PG P3,” or “#31 PG P4”).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
function you wish to assign to the button you selected in the previous step.
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key to save the new setting, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select another programmable button to modify, if desired, and repeat the above
steps.
5.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
Function
MONI
TCALL
RPTR
PRI
LOW
TONE
MHz
Press the button
Disable the noise squelch action,
allowing you to hear very weak
signals near the background noise
level.
Activates 1750 Hz Tone Burst.
Selects Repeater Shift direction.
Activates the Priority Channel
Scanning (Dual Watch).
Selects the transmit power output
level
Activates the CTCSS or DCS
operation.
Press and hold the button
Disable the noise squelch action,
allowing you to hear very weak
signals near the background noise
level.
Activates 1750 Hz Tone Burst.
–
–
Recall the Weather Broadcast
Channels.
Reverses the transmit and receive
frequencies
during
splitfrequency operation.
Allows tuning in 1-MHz step on Activates the Priority Channel
the VFO frequency.
Scanning (Dual Watch).
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SRCH
ARTS
WX
REV
SCAN
BAND
V/M
Activate the Smart Search
operation.
Activate the ARTSTM operation.
Recall the Weather Broadcast
Channels.
Reverses the transmit and receive
frequencies
during
splitfrequency operation.
Activate the Scanner.
Switches operating band.
Switches frequency control among
the VFO, Memory System, and
Home channel.
Activate the ARTSTM operation.
–
–
–
Select the scan mode.
–
Transfer the VFO contents into a
Memory register.
Note:
MIC Gain Control
You can reduce the microphone input level when operating on tightly-clustered
frequencies (channel spacing of 12.5 or 15 kHz). This will reduce the transmitter
deviation, thus minimizing interference to other users.
To configure for the narrower bandwidth, use the following procedure:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #47 (WID.NAR).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to change the
display to “NARROW.”
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
To restore the normal (higher) microphone input level, select “WIDE” in step 3 above.
DCS Code Inversion
The DCS system was first introduced in the commercial LMR (Land Mobile Radio)
service, where it is now in widespread use. DCS is sometime referred to by its different
proprietary names, such as DPL® (Digital Private Line®, a registered trademark of
Motorola, Inc.).
DCS uses a codeword consisting of a 23-bit frame, transmitted (subaudible) at a data
rate of 134.4 bps (bit/sec). Occasionally, signal inversion can result in the complement of
a code to be sent or received. This prevent receiver squelch from opening with DCS
enabled, as the decoded bit sequence would not match that selected for operation.
Typical situations that might cause inversion to occur are:
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€ Connection of an external receiver preamplifier.
€ Operating through a repeater.
€ Connection of an external linear amplifier.
Note that code inversion does not mean that any of the above listed equipment is
detective!
In certain amplifier configurations, the output signal (phase) is inverted from the input.
Small signal or power amplifiers having an odd number (1, 3, 5, etc.) of amplification
stages may result in inversion of a transmitted or received DCS code.
While under most circumstances this should not occur (amplifier designs and industry
standards take this into account), if you find that your receiver squelch does not open
when both you and the other station are using a common DCS code, you or the other
station (but not both) can try the following:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #10 (DCS.N/R).
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the
following mode.
T/RX N: Encoder; Normal, Decoder; Normal
RX R: Encoder; Normal, Decoder; Reverse (Inverted)
TX R: Encoder; Reverse (Inverted), Decoder; Normal
T/RX R: Encoder; Reverse (Inverted), Decoder; Reverse (Inverted)
4.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and
hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
Remember to restore the default setting to “T/RX N” (Encoder; Normal, Decoder;
Normal) when done.
Reset Procedure
1.
Turn the radio off.
2.
Press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key while turning the radio on.
3.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the resetting menu:
F-1 SETRST: Resets the Set (Menu) mode settings to their factory defaults.
F-2 HYPRST: Clears the Hyper Memory settings to factory defaults.
F-3 MEMRST: Clears the Regular Memory settings to factory defaults.
F-4 MB RST: Clears the Memory Bank Assignment.
F-5 ALLRST: Clears all memories and other settings to factory defaults.
4.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to complete the reset
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procedure, once you have made your selection in step 3.
Cloning
You can transfer all data stored in one FT-7800R to another FT-7800R by utilizing the
handy “Cloning” feature. This requires a user-constructed Cloning cable which connects
the DATA jacks on the two transceivers, as shown below.
To clone from one transceiver to another, use the following procedure:
1.
Insert the Cloning Cable into the DATA jack of each transceiver.
2.
Turn both transceivers off, then press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key on each radio
while turning the power on again.
3.
Rotate the DIAL knob on each radio to select (CLONE START), then press and hold
in the [BAND(SET)] key. The display will disappear for a moment, then the
“CLONE” notation will appear on the display.
4.
On the “destination” radio, press the [LOW(ACC)] key. The “--RX--” indicator will
appear on the display.
5.
Now, on the “Source” radio, press the [V/M(MW)] key. The “--TX--” indicator will
appear on the display, and the cloning data transfer will immediately begin.
6.
If there is a problem during the cloning process, “Error” will be displayed. Check
your cable connections, and try again.
7.
If cloning was successful, “CLONE” will reappear on both displays.
8.
Turn both transceivers off, then remove the Cloning Cable. Channel and operating
data for both radios are now identical. They both may be turned on now for normal
operation.
Menu (“Set”) Mode
The FT-7800R Set (Menu) mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters,
is easy to activate and set. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of
transceiver parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the
following procedure to activate the Set (Menu) mode:
1.
Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 to enter the Set mode.
2.
Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item to be adjusted.
3.
Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to enable adjustment of the selected
Menu item, then rotate the DIAL knob to perform the actual adjustment.
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4.
After completing your selection and adjustment, press the [BAND(SET)] key
momentarily to save the new setting, then press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key
for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.
Menu #1 [APO]
Function: Selects the Automatic Power Off time (time before power goes off).
Available Values: OFF/0.5 H - 12.0 H in 0.5 hour multiples.
Default: OFF (Disables the APO feature)
Menu #2 [AR BEP]
Function: Selects the ARTS beep mode.
Available Values: INRANG/ALWAYS/OFF
INRANG: Activates the ARTS feature; a high tone beep will sound when the transceiver
first detects that you are within range, and a low beep will sound when the other station
goes out of range.
ALWAYS: Activates the ARTS feature; 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 #3 [AR INT]
Function: Selects the Polling Interval during ARTS operation.
Available Values: 25sec/15sec
Default: 25sec
Menu #4 [ARS]
Function: Activates/deactivates the Automatic Repeater Shift feature.
Available Values: ARS.ON/ARS.OFF
Default: Depends on the band of operation.
Menu #5 [KEY.BEP]
Function: Enables/disables the beeper
Available Values: BEP.ON/BEP.OFF
Default: BEP.ON
Menu #6 [CLK.SFT]
Function: Shifting of CPU clock frequency.
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Available Values: SFT.ON/SFT.OFF
Default: SFT.OFF
This function is only used to move a spurious response “birdie,” should it fall on a
desired frequency.
Menu #7 [CWID]
Function: Enables/disables the CW identifier during ARTS operation.
Available Values: TX.ON/TX.OFF
Default: TX.OFF
Menu #8 [CWID W]
Function: Stores your callsign into the CW identifier. Up to six characters may be stored.
See page ?? for details.
Menu #9 [DCS.COD]
Function: Setting the DCS code.
Available Values: 104 Standard DCS codes.
Default: DCS.023
Menu #10 [DCS.N/R]
Function: Selects “Normal” or “Inverted” DCS coding.
Available Values: T/RX N, RX R, TX R, T/RX R
Default: T/RX N
Menu #11 [DIMMER]
Function: Setting of the Display brightness level.
Available Values: DIM 1/DIM 2/DIM 3/DIM.OFF
Default: DIM 1
Menu #12 [DTMF D]
Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Delay Time.
Available Values: 50MS/250MS/450MS/750MS/1000MS
Default: 450MS
Menu #13 [DTMF S]
Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed.
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Available Values: 50MS (high speed)/75MS (mid speed)/100MS (low speed) (ms)
Default: 50MS
Menu #14 [DTMF W]
Function: Loading of the DTMF Autodialer Memories. See page ?? for details.
Menu #15 [EDG.BEP]
Function: Enables/Disables the Band-edge beeper while selecting the frequency by the
DIAL knob.
Available Values: BEP.ON/BEP.OFF
Default: BEP.OFF
Menu #16 [HM/REV]
Function: Selects the alternate function (press and hold in) of the [TONE(HM/RV)] key
and primary function (press momentarily) of the [V/M(MW)] key.
Available Values: REV/HOME
Default: REV
REV
HOME
Alternate
function
of
the
[TONE(HM/RV)] key
Press
and
hold
in
the
[TONE(HM/RV)] key for 1/2 second to
reverses the transmit and receive
frequencies
during
repeater
operation.
Press
and
hold
in
the
[TONE(HM/RV)] key for 1/2 second to
instantly recalls a favorite “Home”
channel.
Primary function of the [V/M(MW)]
key
Press
the
[V/M(MW)]
key
momentarily to switch the frequency
control among the VFO, Memory
Systems, and Home channel.
Press
the
[V/M(MW)]
key
momentarily to switch the frequency
control between the VFO and
Memory Systems.
Menu #17 [HYPER]
Function: Enables/disables the Automatic Writing feature for the Hyper Memory.
Available Values: MANUAL/AUTO
Default: MANUAL
MANUAL: Disables the Automatic Writing feature.
AUTO: Enables the Automatic Writing feature. The Hyper memory data changes
automatically when the radio’s configuration is changed (such as Mode change, Band
change, etc.).
Menu #18 [INET]
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Function: Selects the Internet Connection mode.
Available Values: INT.COD/INT.MEM
Default: INT.COD
INT.COD: Sets up the Internet Connection mode for WIRESTM access.
INT.MEM: Sets up the Internet Connection mode for other (DTMF string) Internet Link
System access.
Menu #19 [INET C]
Function: Selects the Access Number (DTMF digit) for WIRESTM operation.
Available Values:
CODE “0” ~ CODE “9,” CODE “A,” CODE “B,” CODE “C,” CODE “D,” CODE “E(»),”
CODE “F(#)”
Default: CODE “1”
Menu #20 [INET M]
Function: Selects the Access Number (DTMF code) for non-WIRESTM Internet Link
System access. See page ?? for more details.
Available Values: DTMF1 ~ DTMF16
Default: DTMF1
Menu #21 [LOCK]
Function: Selects the Control Locking lockout combination.
Available Values: KEY/DIAL/KY+DL/PTT/KY+PTT/DL+PTT/ALL
Default: KEY
Note: “KY” = “Key,” “DL” = “DIAL”
Menu #22 [MIC]
Function: Selects the microphone type to be used.
Available Values: MH-48/MH-42
Default: MH-48
Menu #23 [NAME]
Function: Toggle the display indication of the Memory/Home channel between
“frequency” and the channel’s “Alpha-numeric Tag.”
Available Values: FREQ/ALPHA
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Menu #24 [NAME W]
Function: Stores Alpha-Numeric “Tags” for the Memory/Home channels.
See page ?? for details.
Menu #25 [PKT.MIC]
Function: Enables/disables the microphone input during Packet operation.
Available Values: MIC.ON/MIC.OFF
Default: MIC.OFF
Menu #26 [PKT.SPD]
Function: Sets the transceiver’s circuitry for the Packet baud rate to be used.
Available Values: 1200bps/9600bps
Default: 1200bps
Menu #27 [PG ACC]
Function: Programming the alternate (press and hold in) function of the front panel’s
[LOW(ACC)] key. See page ?? for details.
Menu #28 [PG P1]
Function: Programming the microphone’s [P1]/[ACC] button assignment. See page ??
for details.
Menu #29 [PG P2]
Function: Programming the microphone’s [P2]/[P] button assignment. See page ?? for
details.
Menu #30 [PG P3]
Function: Programming the microphone’s [P3]/[P1] button assignment. See page ?? for
details.
Menu #31 [PG P4]
Function: Programming the microphone’s [P4]/[P2] button assignment. See page ?? for
details.
Menu #32 [RF SQL]
Function: Adjust the RF SQL threshold level.
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Available Values: OFF/S-2/S-3/S-4/S-5/S-6/S-7/S-8/S-9/S-FULL
Default: OFF
Menu #33 [RPT.MOD]
Function: Sets the Repeater Shift Direction
Available Values: RPT.OFF/RPT. –/ +RPT.+
Default: RPT.OFF
Menu #34 [PRI.RVT]
Function: Enables/Disables the Priority Revert feature.
Available Values: RVT.ON/RVT.OFF
Default: RVT.OFF
Menu #35 [RX MOD]
Function: Selects the Receiving mode.
Available Values: AUTO/FM/AM
Default: AUTO (Mode automatically changes according to operating frequency.)
Menu #36 [S SRCH]
Function: Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode.
Available Values: SINGLE/CONT
Default: CONT
SINGLE: The transceiver sweeps the current band once in each direction starting on
the current frequency. All channels where activity is present (up to 15 in each direction)
are loaded into the Smart Search memories. Whether or not all 31 memories are filled,
the search stops after one sweep in each direction.
CONT: The transceiver makes a sweep in each direction as with the “Single” mode, but
if all 31 channels are not filled after the first sweep, the radio continues sweeping until
they are all filled.
Menu #37 [SCAN]
Function: Selects the Scan-Resume mode.
Available Values: TIME/BUSY/HOLD
Default: TIME
BUSY: The scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. Two seconds after the carrier has
dropped because the other station(s) ceased transmission, the scanner will resume.
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TIME: The scanner will halt on a signal it encounters, and will hold five seconds. If you
do not take action to disable the scanner within five seconds, the scanner will resume
even if the stations are still active.
HOLD: The scanner will stop when a signal is received, and will not restart.
Menu #38 [SCAN M]
Function: Selects the Memory Scan channel-selection mode.
Available Values: MEM/ONLY
Default: MEM
MEM: The scanner will “skip” the flagged channels during scanning.
ONLY: The scanner will only scan channels that are flagged (Preferential Scan List).
Menu #39 [SHIFT]
Function: Sets the magnitude of the Repeater Shift.
Available Values: 0.00 - 99.95 MHz (50 kHz step)
Default: Depends on the band of operation.
Note: This Menu Item can be set independently for each band.
Menu #40 [SKIP]
Function: Selects what action will happen on a “flagged” Memory Channel
Available Values: OFF/SKIP/MEM
Default: OFF
OFF: All memory channels will be scanned (the “flag” will be ignored).
SKIP: The scanner will “skip” the flagged (“SKIP”) channels during scanning.
MEM: The scanner will “only scan” the flagged (Preferential) channels during scanning.
Menu #41 [STEP]
Function: Sets the Synthesizer steps.
Available Values: AUTO/ 5.0 k/10.0 k/12.5 k/15.0 k/20.0 k/25.0 k/50.0 k/100 k
Default: Depends on the band of operation.
Note: This Menu Item can be set independently for each band.
Menu #42 [SPLIT]
Function: Enables/Disables split CTCSS/DCS coding.
Available Values: SPL.OFF/SPL.ON
Default: SPL.OFF
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When this Menu Item is set to “ON,” you can see the following additional parameters
after the “DCS” parameter while selecting the Menu #42: SQL.TYP.
D: DCS Encode only
(the “DCS” icon will blink during operation)
ENC DCS: Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes a DCS code
(the “DCS” and “ENC” icons will appear during operation)
D-DEC: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS Tone
(the “DCS” icon will blink and the “DEC” icon will appear during operation)
Select the desired operating mode from the selections shown above.
Menu #43 [SQL.TYP]
Function: Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode.
Available Values: OFF/ENC/ENCDEC/REV TN/DCS
Default: OFF
ENC: CTCSS Encoder
ENC DEC: CTCSS Encoder/Decoder
DCS: Digital Code Squelch Encoder/Decoder
REV: Reverse CTCSS Decoder
Menu #44 [TN FRQ]
Function: Sets the CTCSS Tone Frequency.
Available Values: 50 Standard CTCSS Tones
Default: 100 Hz
Note: This Menu Item can be set independently for each band and, independently in
each memory.
Menu #45 [TOT]
Function: Sets the Time-Out Timer.
Available Values: 1 - 30 minutes or OFF
Default: 6 minutes
Menu #46 [VFO.BND]
Function: Selects or disables the VFO band edge limiting for the current band.
Available Values: BND.ON/BND.OFF
Default: BND.ON
BND.ON: When the VFO frequency reaches the high band edge of the current band, the
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VFO frequency will jump to the low band edge of the current band (or vice versa).
BND.OFF: When the VFO frequency reaches the high edge of the current band, the
VFO frequency will jump to the low band edge of the next band (or vice versa).
Menu #47 [WID.NAR]
Function: Reducing the MIC Gain (and Deviation).
Available Values: WIDE/NARROW
Default: WIDE
Note: This Menu Item can be set independently for each band.
Menu #48 [WX ALT]
Function: Enables/disables the Weather Alert Scan
Available Values: ALT.ON/ALT.OFF
Default: ALT.OFF
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