Frequency:5167.5 Khz - Yaesu FT-100D Operating Manual

OPERATION ON ALASKA EMERGENCY FREQUENCY:
5167.5 kHz
Section 97.40I(d) of the regulations governing amateur radio in the United States permit
emergency amateur communications on the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz by stations in
(or within 92.6 km of) the state of Alaska. This frequency is only to be used when the
immediate safety of human life and/or property are threatened, and is never to be used for
routine communications.
The FT -100 includes the capability for transmission and reception on 5167.5 kHz under
such emergency conditions via the Menu system. To activate this feature:
Q)
Press and hold in the [FUNC] button for Y:! second to activate the MENU mode of
operation.
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Rotate the SELECT knob to select MENU #66 (5167.5 kHz).
Q)
Rotate the MAIN DIAL to select "ON" for this feature.
® Press the [FUNC] key momentarily exit the MENU mode.
Emergency communication on this spot frequency is now possible:
Rotate the SELECT in the MR mode, as necessary, to locate the Emergency Channel,
which will be located between the Memory channel 300 and DUP 001.
Note that the receive-mode CLARIFIER functions normally while using this frequency, but
variation of the transmit frequency is not possible. Activation of MENU #66 does not enable
any other out-of-amateur-band capability on the transceiver. The full specifications ofthe
FT -100 are not necessarily guaranteed on this frequency, but power output and receiver
sensitivity should be fully satisfactory for the purpose of emergency communication.
To return to normal transceiver operation, just press the [VFO/MR] key, which will cause
you to switch to one of the VFOs. To disable operation on the Alaska Emergency Fre-
quency, repeat the procedure detailed above, but set MENU #66 to "Off" in step
Q)
of the
procedure.
In an emergency, note that a half-wave dipole cut for this frequency should be approxi-
mately 45'3" on each leg (90'6" total length).
Emergency operation on 5167.5 kHz is shared with the Alaska-Fixed Service. This trans-
ceiver is not authorized for operation, under the FCC's Part 87, for aeronautical communi-
cations.
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