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Yaesu FT-8800R Basic Operations
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These instructions are not a substitute for reading the manual
FT-8800R Front Panel: 1) Left Dial Knob, 2) Left VOL/SQL Knob, 3) Hyper Memory Buttons, 4)
Left Side Keys 5) Set Key, 6) Right Side Keys, 7) Right VOL/SQL Knob, 8) Right Dial Knob
FT-8800R LCD Panel: Of note: ENC = Tone Encode (TX T), DEC = Tone Decode (RX
T), Main = Main (current TX) band will only appear on left or right, depending on which
side is "active," MT = Memory Tune Mode
NOTE: The FT-8800 is a dual receive radio with a left and right side and set of keys and
knobs. The active side is identified by a MAIN icon in the top "right" corner of the ac-
tive display. When the instructions refer to MAIN key or knob, they refer to the active
transceiver side and do not affect the inactive side until the inactive side is made active.
To select the MAIN band, either press the P1 key on the mic or the DIAL knob on the
side you wish to set active.
Yaesu FT-8800R Basic Operations
MH-48 Mic: 1) PTT Switch,
2) Keypad, 3) P buttons,
4) Lamp switch, 5) Lock
switch, 6) Up/down button.
Prince William County ARES
FT-8800 Quick Reference Guide v.1.4

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Summary of Contents for Yaesu FT-8800R

  • Page 1 These instructions are not a substitute for reading the manual FT-8800R Front Panel: 1) Left Dial Knob, 2) Left VOL/SQL Knob, 3) Hyper Memory Buttons, 4) Left Side Keys 5) Set Key, 6) Right Side Keys, 7) Right VOL/SQL Knob, 8) Right Dial Knob...
  • Page 2 Preprogrammed Memory Channels and Frequencies FT-8800 Memory Memory Name/Purpose Frequency Tone Channel OVH2M/Operations and Logistics 146.970 - 100 Hz WWI2M/Operations and Logistics 147.240 + NVFM2M/Fairfax ARES 146.790 - NVREGN/Northern Virginia Regional Operations and 146.910 - Coordination SKYWARN/National Weather Service—Sterling 147.300 + MDREGN/Maryland Regional Operation and Coordination 147.105 + MTVERN/Mount Vernon (Alexandria)
  • Page 3 Press the SET key momentarily to save the setting and exit to normal operations MIC Gain Control The mic input level and receiver bandwidth are coupled in the FT-8800R. Changing the receiver spacing reduces the mic gain. (Pg. 54) Press the SET key momentarily.
  • Page 4 Internet Turning the Internet Connection Feature (WIRES) off (Pg. 50) Connection The FT-8800R comes with the Yaesu WIRES system. It is very easy to bump it into Feature the ON position. This is how you turn it OFF. WIRES is enabled when the INT is lit in the LCD panel.