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Yaesu FT-8800R Operating Manual

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DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
FT-8800R
O
M
PERATING
ANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD ( AUSTRALIA ) PTY., LTD.
Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road
Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia

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  • Page 1 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong VERTEX STANDARD ( AUSTRALIA ) PTY., LTD.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............1 CTCSS/DCS Operation ........29 Specifications ............ 2 CTCSS Operation ......... 29 Accessories & Options ........3 DCS Operation ..........30 Supplied Accessories ........3 Tone Search Scanning ........31 Optional Accessories ........3 Memory Operation ......... 32 Installation ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Watts of power output on the 144 MHz Amateur band and 35 Watts on the 430 MHz band. The high power output of the FT-8800R is produced by its RD70HVF1 Power MOS FET amplifier, with a direct-flow heat sink and thermostatically-controlled cooling fan main- taining a safe temperature for the transceiver’s circuitry.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    AF Output Impedance: 4-16 Ω 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 ver- sion; check with your dealer. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 5: Accessories & Options

    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 appa- ratus.

  • Page 6: Installation

    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 FT-8800R. Avoid heating vents and window locations that could expose the transceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    AFETY NFORMATION The FT-8800R 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.

  • Page 8: Antenna Considerations

    NTENNA ONSIDERATIONS The FT-8800R 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.
  • Page 9 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-8800R. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 10: Mobile Installation

    NSTALLATION OBILE NSTALLATION The FT-8800R must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 Volt negative ground elec- trical 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 me- chanically).

  • Page 11: Mobile Power Connections

    Warning! Never apply AC power to the power cable of the FT-8800R, 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.

  • Page 12: Base Station Installation

    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-8800R, and the “Radio 2” port to the 9600 bps lines.
  • Page 13 9600 bps) independently for each band, and set the Packet Receiving Band (Main band, Right band, or Left band: Transmit band is fixed on Main band). If you have trouble getting your FT-8800R to respond correctly during packet operation, check to be certain that you do not have Menu #26 (PKT.SPD PKT.SPD) set to the wrong data rate, and/or Menu #27 (PKT.RXB...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Controls & Switches

    Press and hold in one of these buttons for 2 seconds to store the current total configu- ration of the radio into a special “Hyper” memory bank. Press the appropriate button momentarily to recall the desired “Hyper” memory. FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 15 “Memory Tuning” feature. [ SET ] Key Press this key momentarily to enter the Set (“Menu”) mode. Press and hold in this for 1/2 second to transfer the contents of the “Main band” VFO into a Memory register. FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 16 Press and hold in this for 1/2 second to activate Priority Channel Scanning. Key Mode “2” ([ TONE ] Key ) Press this key momentarily to change the Tone Squelch mode: ENC (CTCSS Encoder), ENC.DEC (CTCSS Tone Squelch), or DCS (DCS) operation. FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 17 (in 1 MHz steps) using this knob. Press and hold in this knob for 1/2 second to toggle the operating band on the “right” side as follows: 430 MHz ..430 MHz 850 MHz 144 MHz 250 MHz 350 MHz FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 18: Lcd

    : 9600 bps Packet Mode : Low TX Power Selected : Middle TX Power Selected (No Icon indicates High TX Power) : Automatic Power-Off Active : Keypad/DIAL Lock Active : Menu (“Set”) Mode : Key Function Mode is set to “KEY-2” FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Connections

    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. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 20: A6J Microphone

    Press (or hold in) either of these buttons to tune (or scan up or down) the operating frequency or through the memory channels on the “Main” band. In many ways, these buttons emulate the function of the (rotary) “Main” band DIAL knob. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 21: B6Js Microphone

    (rotary) “Main” band DIAL knob. Notice: If you change the microphone from the MH-48 to the MH-42 B6JS vice versa, change the setting of Menu #23 (MIC MIC). See page 64 for details. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features of the FT-8800R. 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.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Frequency Band

    1 ) You may select the operating band on the “Main” band by pressing and holding in the microphone’s [ P1 ] key for 1/2 second. 2 ) The FT-8800R may be configured to operate either in a V-V or U-U mode, if needed. VHF-VHF ( V-V ) Operation...

  • Page 24: Frequency Navigation

    Rotating the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the cur- rent operating band. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL knob causes the FT-8800R to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating fre- quency.

  • Page 25: Transmission

    “Main” frequency field on the display. Changing the Transmitter Power Level You can select from among a total of four transmit power levels on your FT-8800R. To change the power level, press the [ LOW ] key to select one of four power settings. These...

  • Page 26: Advanced Operation

    15/20/25/50 kHz per step, any number of which may be important to your operating re- quirements. The FT-8800R is set up at the factory with different default steps on each operating band which probably are satisfactory for most operation. However, if you need to change the channel step increments, the procedure to do so is very easy;...

  • Page 27: Display Brightness

    PERATION ISPLAY RIGHTNESS The FT-8800R display illumination has been specially engineered to provide high visibil- ity with minimal disruption of your “night vision” while you are driving. The brightness of the display is manually adjustable, using following procedure: 1. Press the [ SET ] key momentarily to enter the Set mode.

  • Page 28: Audio Muting

    S-9, or S-FULL S-FULL S-FULL S-FULL S-FULL). 4. Press and hold in the “Main” band DIAL knob for 1/2 second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 5. Finally, rotate the SQL knob fully clockwise. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 29: Repeater Operation

    EPEATER HIFTS Your FT-8800R 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, 7.6 MHz, or 5 MHz (USA version).

  • Page 30: Manual Repeater Shift Activation

    If you just have one “odd” split that you need to program, don’t change the “de- fault” repeated shifts using this Menu Item! Enter the transmit and receive fre- quencies separately, as shown on page 33. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 31: Ctcss/Dcs Operation

    ENC.DEC ENC.DEC system is active, which mutes your FT-8800R’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.

  • Page 32: Dcs Operation

    CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but don’t pass it along when transmit- ting. If the S-Meter deflects, but the FT-8800R is not passing audio, repeat steps “1” through “4” above, but rotate the “Main” DIAL knob so that “ENC” appears - this will allow you to hear all traffic on the channel being received.

  • Page 33: Tone Search Scanning

    When this happens, it may be that the other station is not sending any tone. You can press the [ SCN ] key to halt the scan at any time. Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory modes. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 34: Regular Memory Channel Operation

    EMORY PERATION The FT-8800R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: Independent “Regular” Memory Channels for the “Main” and “Sub” bands, each con- sisting of: 512 “Standard” memory channels, numbered “001” through “512.” Five Home channels, providing storage and quick recall of one prime frequency on each operating band.

  • Page 35: Memory Operation

    Whenever you recall a memory which contains independently-stored transmit and receive frequencies, the “ [ ] ” indication will appear in the display. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 36: Memory Recall

    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-8800R in the “MR” (Memory Recall) mode, select the desired memory channel. 2. Now press and hold in the [ SCN ] key for 1/2 second; the “MT” icon will appear on the display.

  • Page 37: Home Channel Memory

    (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 [ H/M ] key while operating either in the VFO or MR mode. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 38: Memory Bank Operation

    F-6 M-ONLY MODE), then press the [ SET ] 3. Rotate the “right” DIAL knob to select the (F-6 M-ONLY MODE F-6 M-ONLY MODE F-6 M-ONLY MODE F-6 M-ONLY MODE key momentarily. To return to normal operation, repeat the above steps. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 39: Hyper Memory Mode

    YPER EMORY The FT-8800R usually stores, into memory, the operating frequency and some aspects of operating status (such as 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”...

  • Page 40: Scanning

    CANNING The FT-8800R 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.

  • Page 41: Vfo Scanning

    6. To cancel scanning, press the [ SCN ] key momentarily again (or press the microphone’s PTT key). 1) When you start scanning, the FT-8800R 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 counter- clockwise).

  • Page 42: Memory Scanning

    OFF” in step 5 above (the “Skipped” channel will, of course, still be accessible via manual channel selection meth- ods using the DIAL knob in the MR mode, whether or not it is locked out of the scan- ning loop). FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 43: Preferential Memory Scan

    CANNING Preferential Memory Scan The FT-8800R 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 “ ” icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List.

  • Page 44: Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan

    ) will now be limited within the just-programmed range. 6. Ten pairs of Band Limit memories, labeled L1 U1 through L10 U10 are available. You L1/U1 L10/U10 therefore can set upper and lower operation limits on a number of bands, if you like. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 45: Priority Channel" Scanning (Dual Watch)

    3. Press and hold in the [ HM ] 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-8800R will check the Priority Channel (memory channel) for activity.

  • Page 46: Smart Search

    2 ) You may activate Smart Search operation on the “Main” band by pressing and hold- ing in the microphone’s [ P2 ] key. 3 ) You may activate Smart Search operation on the “left” and “right” bands at the same time. FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 47 FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 48: Arts Tm

    ALWAYS: Every time a polling transmission is received from the other station, the ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS alert beeps will be heard. 5. Press the “Main” band DIAL knob momentarily. You will observe the “OUT.RNG OUT.RNG” dis- OUT.RNG OUT.RNG OUT.RNG play on the LCD. ARTS operation has now commenced. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 49: Cw Identifier Setup

    12. Press the “Main” band DIAL knob momentarily, then rotate the “Main” band DIAL knob to select “TX ON TX ON” (to enable the CW identifier). TX ON TX ON TX ON 13. Press the “Main” band DIAL knob momentarily to save the setting and exit to normal operation. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 50: Dtmf Autodialer Operation

    DTMF A UTODIALER PERATION Sixteen DTMF Autodialer memories are available on the FT-8800R. These DTMF Autodialer memories can store up to 16 digits of a telephone number for repeater autopatch or other uses. To load DTMF Autodialer memories, use following procedure: 1.
  • Page 51 (50 1000 ms). 1000 1000 50/250 250/450 450/750 750/1000 1000 4. Press and hold in the “Main” band DIAL knob for 1/2 second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 52: Internet Connection Feature

    NTERNET ONNECTION EATURE The FT-8800R can be used to access the repeater which is configured to provide access to the Vertex Standard WIRES (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System). 1. Press the “left” VOL knob momentarily to activate the WIRES™ access capability. The “INT ON...
  • Page 53 9 (to establish the link to the Internet link repeater). 10. To disable the Internet link feature, press the “left” VOL knob again. To return to WIRES , recall Menu #17 (INET) then set it to “INT. COD.” FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 54: Miscellaneous Settings

    “switch-off” time (between 1 and 12 hours in 0.5 hours incre- ments), or OFF. 4. Press and hold in the “Main” band DIAL knob for 1/2 second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 55: Programming The Key Assignment

    ROGRAMMING THE SSIGNMENTS Default FT-8800R key functions have been assigned to Microphone’s [ P1 ] / [ P2 ] / [ P3 ] / [ P4 ] buttons ( MH-48 , [ ACC ] / [ P ] / [ P1 ] / [ P2 ] buttons: MH-42 ) at the factory.

  • Page 56: Fm Bandwidth & Mic Gain Control

    4. Press and hold in the “Main” band DIAL knob for 1/2 second to save the new setting and to normal operation. To restore the normal (higher) microphone input level and normal (15 kHz) receiver band- width, select “WIDE WIDE” in step 3 above. WIDE WIDE WIDE FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 57: Dcs Code Inversion

    4. Press and hold in the “Main” band DIAL knob for 1/2 second to exit to normal opera- tion. Remember to restore the default setting to “TRX N TRX N” (Encoder; Normal, Decoder; Normal) TRX N TRX N TRX N when done. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 58: Cross Band Repeater Operation

    ROSS EPEATER PERATION The FT-8800R can be set up to operate as a full-featured cross-band repeater via a simple Menu procedure. This feature is useful for emergency portable work in a remote area, and for cross-band linking. However, remember these points before using the cross-band repeater function: Check the amateur radio rules and regulations for your country to ensure that this type of operation is permitted.

  • Page 59: Reset Procedure

    Clears all memories and other settings to factory defaults. ALL RESET ALL RESET ALL RESET ALL RESET ALL RESET: 4. Press the [ SET ] key momentarily to complete the reset procedure, once you have made your selection in step 3. FT-8800R Operating Manual...

  • Page 60: Cloning

    LONING You can transfer all data stored in one FT-8800R to another FT-8800R 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.

  • Page 61: Menu ("Set") Mode

    (“ S ”) M The FT-8800R 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.
  • Page 62 X-RPT Switches the Cross-Band Repeater feature on and off. — — Enables/disables the AM mode. ON/ OFF AUT.AM Selects the receiving mode. AUTO/ OFF AUTO 1: Depends on the band of operation. 2: Depends on transceiver version. FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 63 Default: BEP. ON Menu #6 [ CLK.SFT ] Function: Shifting of CPU clock frequency. 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. FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 64 Note: When this Menu Item is set to any selection other than the “FREQ” the “Sub” band receiver will be disabled. Menu #13 [ DTMF D ] Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Delay Time. Available Values: 50MS/250MS/450MS/750MS/1000MS Default: 450MS FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 65 Function: Selects the Access Number (DTMF code) for non-WIRES™ Internet Link Sys- tem access. See page 50 for more details. Available Values: d-1 ~ d-16 Default: d-1 Menu #20 [ KEY.MOD ] Function: Selects the key functions for the “right” band function switches. Available Values: KEY1/KEY2 Default: KEY1 FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 66 Function: Stores an Alpha-Numeric “Tag” for a memory channel. See page 33 for details. Menu #26 [ PKT.SPD ] Function: Sets the transceiver’s circuitry for the Packet baud rate to be used. Available Values: 1200bps/9600bps Default: 1200bps FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 67 Note: This Menu Item can be set independently on both the “left” and “right” bands. Menu #33 [ RPT.MOD ] Function: Sets the Repeater Shift Direction Available Values: RPT.OFF/RPT. –/RPT. + Default: RPT.OFF (SIMP) Note: This Menu Item can be set independently on both the “left” and “right” bands. FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 68 Menu #38 [ STEP ] Function: Sets the Synthesizer steps. Available Values: 5.0 k/10.0 k/12.5 k/15.0 k/20.0 k/25.0 k/50.0 k Default: Depends on the band of operation. Note: This Menu Item can be set independently for each band. FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 69 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.1 – – – – FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 70 56 for details. Menu #46 [ AM ] Function: Enables/disables the AM mode. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF Menu #47 [AUT. AM ] Function: Selects the receiving mode. Available Values: AUTO/OFF Default: AUTO (AM in Aeronautical Band, FM elsewhere) FT-8800R Operating Manual...
  • Page 71 1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEX STANDARD could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. 2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including received, interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 72 Copyright 2009 Printed in Japan VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

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