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4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety prior to installing the FT-1802M, so that you fully understand the capabilities of your new transceiver.
Vertex Standard acces- sories. Consult your Vertex Standard dealer for details regarding these and any newly- available options. Connection of any non-Vertex Standard-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this apparatus. FT-1802M O CCESSORIES UPPLIED CCESSORIES...
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-1802M. Avoid heating vents and window locations that could expose the transceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates.
The FT-1802M 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.
NSTALLATION The FT-1802M 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 trans- mission occurs accidentally without an antenna.
NSTALLATION OBILE NSTALLATION The FT-1802M 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 mechani- cally).
Yaesu dealer. Other external speakers may be used with the FT-1802M, if they present the specified 4-Ohm impedance and are capable of handling the 3 Watts of audio output supplied by the FT-1802M. OBILE NSTALLATION...
NSTALLATION TATION NSTALLATION The FT-1802M is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT- 1802M is specifically designed to integrate into your station easily, using the information to follow as a reference. AC Power Supplies Operation of the FT-1802M from an AC line requires a power source capable of providing at least 10 Amps continuously at 13.8 Volts DC.
1-MHz steps. Press and hold in this key for one second to activate the “Set” (Menu) mode. & S ONTROLS Hand Microphone to this jack. FT-1802M O WITCHES ” indicator on MIC INPUT MIC SW1...
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CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) Repeater Shift Direction TX Indicator Narrow Deviation Low TX Power Selected BUSY Indicator FT-1802M O ONTROLS LOW2 (10 W) LOW3 (25 W) DTMF Memory Mode S- and TX Power Meter Frequency/Message Area & S...
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. WITCHES FT-1802M O DTMF MICROPHONE MH-48...
This 2-contact 3.5-mm mini phone jack provides receiver audio output for an optional external speaker. The audio impedance is 4 Ohms, and the level varies according to the setting of the front panel’s VOL control. Inserting a plug into this jack disables audio from the transceiver’s internal speaker. FT-1802M O...
Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features of the FT-1802M. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to read the “Basic Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the most out of this fantastic new transceiver.
1 MHz per step. This feature is extremely useful for making rapid frequency excursions over the wide tuning range of the FT-1802M. Instead of pressing the [ MHz ( SET )] button, you may also press the [ A ] key on the Microphone’s keypad to engage tuning in 1 MHz steps.
Changing the Transmitter Power Level You can select from among a total of four transmit power levels on your FT-1802M. To change the power level, press the [ LOW ( A/N )] key (or the microphone’s [ C ] key to select one of four power settings.
When scanning the band or the “regular” memories, with the Severe Weather Alert feature engaged, you will notice that the FT-1802M will break over to the Weather Channel bank every five seconds, performing a quick scan of those channels in search for the 1050 Hz alert tone.
DVANCED To order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as- pects of the FT-1802M’s keys and knob may be locked out. To lock out some or all of the keys, use the “Set” (Menu) mode, described below: 1.
3. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save your new setting and exit to normal operation. The FT-1802M 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 the following procedure: 1.
Full Scale on the S-meter, the squelch will only open on signals which are Full Scale on the S-meter. In this case, the Noise Squelch overrides the action of the RF Squelch. PERATION RF S QUELCH FT-1802M O...
The FT-1802M includes a host of convenience features which makes operation on amateur repeaters both efficient and enjoyable. This transceiver offers three methods of setting up split-frequency operation on repeaters: Manual selection of preset repeater shifts (Standard Repeater Shift); Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), providing automatic activation of repeater shifts while operating within designated repeater frequency subbands;...
3. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save your new setting and exit to normal operation. To enable the ARS function again, select “ON” in step 2 above. 145.1 PERATION EPEATER ARS-Repeater Subbands Version A 145.5 146.0 146.4 147.0 146.6 145.6 145.8 European Version FT-1802M O HIFT 147.6 148.0 147.4...
(output) frequency. While you are listening on the input frequency to the repeater using the [ REV ( DW )] key, the repeater offset icon will blink. FT-1802M O EPEATER REQUENCY ” in the upper...
This tone system, called “CTCSS” (Continu- ous Tone Coded Squelch System), is included in your FT-1802M, and is very easy to activate. CTCSS setup involves two actions: setting the Tone Mode and then setting of the Tone Frequency.
CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but don’t pass it along when transmit- ting. If the S-Meter deflects, but the FT-1802M is not passing audio, repeat steps “1” through “3” above, but rotate the DIAL knob so that “TONE” appears - this will allow you to hear all traffic on the channel being received.
Mode Item “54 TS MUT” is set to “OFF.” See page 80 for details. You can also change the Tone Search scanning speed, using Set Mode Item “55 TS SPD.” See page 80 for details. Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory mode. PERATION EARCH CANNING FT-1802M O...
6. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to lock in that tone/code and exit to normal operation. The FT-1802M does not recognize the order of the 1st tone and the 2nd tone. In other words, for example, the FT-1802M considers both CTCSS pairs “10, 35”...
100 MHz digit of the frequency display. Paging Answer Back When you press the PTT switch to respond to a page call, the FT-1802M transmits the Transmitting CTCSS Tone pair. This tone pair will open the Code Squelch of the calling station.
CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O CTCSS/DCS/EPCS B During CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the FT-1802M such that a ringing “bell” sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activating the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell: 1.
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CTCSS/DCS/EPCS O The FT-1802M can be operated in a “Split Tone” configuration, to enable operation on repeaters using a mix of both CTCSS and DCS control via the Set mode. 1. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “48 SPLIT.”...
6. When you have sent all the digits desired, release the PTT switch. Nine DTMF Autodialer memories are available on the FT-1802M. These DTMF Autodialer memories can store up to 16 digits of a telephone number for repeater autopatch or other use.
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(50 250 450 750 1000 ms). 3. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. FT-1802M O DTMF O DTMF A...
Each memory may be appended with an alpha-numeric label of up to six characters, for quick channel recognition. The “basic” memory bank for the FT-1802M consists of 200 memories. Let’s learn the simple procedure for storing and recalling a frequency, then we can move on to some of the more advanced memory features.
[ 8 ] . You may also recall Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) channels (“ ”) using the following numbers: Programmable Memory channels # “201,” = “218,” and FT-1802M O EMORY EMORY ECALL [ # ] . To recall Memory Channel “118,”...
While operating in the Memory Recall mode, press and hold in the [ LOW ( A/N )] key for one second to toggle the display be- tween indication of the frequency and the channel’s Alpha/Nu- meric label. ABELING EMORIES FT-1802M O...
“Unmask” them for normal use. (except for Memory Channel “0,” the Priority Channel, and the Home Channel). 1. With the FT-1802M in the Memory Recall mode, press and hold in the [ D/MR ( MW )] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the memory channel you wish to delete.
EMORY PERATION The large number of memories available in the FT-1802M could be difficult to utilize with- out some means of organizing them. Fortunately, the FT-1802M includes provision for dividing the memories into as many as eight Memory Banks, so you can categorize the memories in a manner convenient to you.
8. When you have programmed a name which is under 6 characters, press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to confirm the label and exit to normal operation. FT-1802M O EMORY EMORY...
VFO, making it a good idea to program in your area’s “Calling Frequency” as the Home channel. Once contact is established, you may then tune off the Calling Frequency to an open simplex frequency to carry on your QSO. HANNEL EMORY USA version FT-1802M O EXP version...
To place the radio into the Memory Only mode, turn it off. Now press and hold in the [ D/MR ( MW )] key while turning the radio on. The VFO and Home Channel will now be disabled. To return to normal operation, repeat the above power-on procedure. FT-1802M O...
CANNING The FT-1802M’s scanning capability provides the operator with many convenient methods of rapid frequency navigation. ASIC Before activating the scanner, make sure that the Squelch is set to silence the background noise when no signal is present. Scanning is not possible while the Squelch is open (if noise or signals are being heard).
Three scan-resume modes are available on the FT-1802M: In the “BUSY” mode, the scanner will remain halted for as long as there is carrier present on the channel; after the carrier drops at the end of the other station’s transmission, scanning will resume.
To re-institute a channel into the scanning loop, select “OFF” in step 4 above, after first recalling the currently-blocked channel (the “Skipped” channel is accessible via manual channel selection methods using the DIAL knob in the Memory mode, whether or not it is locked out of the scanning loop). EMORY CANNING FT-1802M O...
REFERENTIAL The FT-1802M 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 blinking “SKIP” icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List.
6. Now, press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to initiate the Memory Bank Link Scan. 7. To remove a Memory Bank from the Memory Bank Link Scan, repeat steps 2 - 4 above, to delete the blinking “SKIP” icon from the Memory Bank number indication. EMORY FT-1802M O...
MR ( MW )] key momentarily. Do not attempt to initiate “normal” scanning on any of the PMS memory chan- nels. If you do, an error message will result; the “U/L” memories are dedicated for the establishment of band scanning limits. FT-1802M O CANNING IMITS...
] key momentarily.The “PRI” icon will appear to the upper right corner on the display; indicating it is the Priority channel. 4. Now set the FT-1802M for operation on another memory channel, Home channel, or on a VFO frequency. 5. Press and hold in the [ REV ( DW )] key for one second. The display will remain on the VFO, the selected memory channel, or the Home channel, but every five seconds the FT- 1802M will check the Priority Channel for activity.
NOAA Alert Tone while operating using VFO scan or Memory channel scan. When the Weather Alert Scan feature is engaged, the FT-1802M will check the Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for activity every five seconds while scanning. If you watch the display carefully, you’ll observe the scanner periodically shifting to the Weather Broad-...
2. Press the [ MHz ( SET )] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Smart Search mode (see above). 3. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. PERATION FT-1802M O...
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7. To return to normal operation, press the [ D/MR ( MW )] key. Smart Search is a great tool when visiting a city for the first time. You don’t need to spend hours looking up repeater frequencies from a reference guidebook; just ask your FT-1802M where the action is! FT-1802M O MART...
NTERNET The FT-1802M can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station) which is tied into the Vertex Standard WIRES™ (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) network. Details may be found at the WIRES-II Web site: http://www.vxstd.com/en/wiresinfo- en/. This feature may also be used to access other systems, as described below.
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4. Press the [ ] key momentarily to activate the Internet Con- nection feature. The “Int” notation will appear at the right of the frequency. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob while pressing the [ ] key to select the Internet Memory register FT-1802M O ONNECTION ’ R RIENDS ADIO ”...
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] key, while you are transmitting, to send out the selected DTMF string (to estab- lish the link to the desired Internet-link mode). 7. To return to the WIRES™ mode, repeat steps 1 - 3 above, selecting “ ONNECTION ’ R RIENDS ADIO FT-1802M O EATURE ” M ROUP ” in step 2.
4. 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. FT-1802M O UTOMATIC ANGE OUTRNG RANSPONDER YSTEM ”...
3. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. ANGE RANSPONDER AR INT .” seconds). AR BEP .” FT-1802M O YSTEM...
You may check your work by monitoring the entered callsign. To do this, recall Set Mode Item “11 CW ID” and press the [MHz(SET)] key, then press the [D/MR(MW)] key. FT-1802M O UTOMATIC ANGE CW ID .”...
CW T RAINING The FT-1802M provides a CW Training feature, which sends random Morse Code via the sidetone (heard in the speaker), so you can improve your CW proficiency. 1. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “12 CWTRNG.”...
The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOL knob, as with voice operation. The input level to the FT-1802M from the TNC may be adjusted via Set Mode Item “27 MCGAIN;” see page 64 for details.
ISCELLANEOUS The FT-1802M provides a password feature which can minimize the chance that your trans- ceiver could be used by an unauthorized party. When the password feature is activated, the radio will ask for the four digit password to be entered when the radio is first turned on.
If there is no action by you within the time interval programmed, an Alert bell will provide an audible warning from the speaker within 1 minute of the APO Timer expiration, then the microprocessor will shut down the radio automatically. FT-1802M O ISCELLANEOUS IMER...
TSQ engaged, BCLO will inhibit transmission if a station is on frequency but not transmitting the proper tone; BCLO will thus prevent you from interfering with the other station’s transmission. ETTINGS HANNEL )] key for one second, then FT-1802M O BCLO ” )] key for one...
ROGRAMMING THE Default FT-1802M key functions have been assigned to the Microphone’s [ P1 ] / [ P2 ] / [ P3 ] / [ P4 ] buttons at the factory. These may be changed by the user, if you wish to assign quick access to another function.
3. Press and hold in the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Remember to readjust the default microphone input level to “LVL 5” when using the sup- plied MH-48 Microphone. ETTINGS & TX D EVIATION MIC G ETTING FT-1802M O EVEL...
3. When you have made your selection, press and hold the [ MHz ( SET )] key for one sec- ond to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 4. Remember to restore the default setting to “ FT-1802M O ISCELLANEOUS DCS C NVERSION ®...
The “SET MODE RESET PUSH D/MR KEY” notation will scroll on the display. 3. Press the [ D/MR ( MW )] key momentarily to reset the Set (Menu) mode settings to their factory defaults (press any other key to cancel the Reset procedure). ESETTING ESETTING FT-1802M O...
The FT-1802M includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and con- figuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another FT-1802M. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation.
“S ” M The FT-1802M 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.
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Enables/Disables the Weather Alert feature. 58 WX VOL Selects the audio output level of the Weather Alert. 59 W/N DV Reduction of the Microphone Gain/Deviation and receiver bandwidth. FT-1802M O “S ” M NEXT / LOWER DC / MSG / OFF...
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17 DT A/M 18 DT DLY 19 DT SET 20 DT SPD FT-1802M O ON / OFF –RPT / +RPT / SIMP 0.00-99.95 ( MHz ) ( 0.60MHz ) 1 / 3 / 5 / 8 / CNTNUE / OFF...
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: ARTS / DC VLT / DIMMER / MCGAIN / SKIP / SQL OFF / WX CH / S SRCH / C SRCH / SCAN / T CALL / one of the Set Menu items FT-1802M O “S ” M...
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The beeper sounds when you press any key. OFF: Beeper is disabled. 7 BELL Function: Selects the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell Ringer repetitions. Available Values: 1 / 3 / 5 / 8 / CNTNUE (Continuous ringing) / OFF Default: OFF ELECTION FT-1802M O ETAILS...
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Function: Selects the Access Numbers (DTMF digits) for WIRES™ Internet linking. Available Values: DTMF 0 - DTMF 9 / DTMF A - DTMF F Default: DTMF 1 23 INT MD Function: Selects the Internet Link Connection mode. Available Values: SRG / FRG Default: SRG ELECTION FT-1802M O ETAILS...
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Function: Selects the method of selection of channels for Memory Storage. Available Values: NEXT / LOWER Default: NEXT NEXT: Stores the data into the memory channel which is next-highest from the last-stored memory channel. LOWER: Stores the data into the lowest-available “free” channel. FT-1802M O “S ” M ELECTION ETAILS...
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Function: Enables/Disables the Answer Back function of the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF 34 PAG.CDR Function: Setting the Receiver Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. See page 27 for details. ELECTION FT-1802M O ETAILS...
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Set mode items (except Set mode item #36 through 39; initial setting is “Set mode item #47 SKIP”). Default: WX CH 40 PSWD Function: Programs and activates the Password feature. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF FT-1802M O...
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31 channels are not filled after the first sweep, the radio continues sweeping until they are all filled. 46 SHIFT Function: Sets the magnitude of the Repeater Shift. Available Values: 0.00 - 99.95 MHz Default: 0.60 MHz ELECTION FT-1802M O ETAILS...
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51 TEMP Function: Indicates the current temperature inside the transceiver’s case. Note: Press the [ MHz ( SET )] key repeatedly to toggle between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C) display of the temperature. FT-1802M O “S ” M ELECTION ETAILS...
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Default: NOR.VOL ELECTION CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY ( Hz ) 67.0 82.5 100.0 123.0 151.4 171.3 189.9 210.7 250.3 width. The scanner will sweep all frequencies. FT-1802M O ETAILS 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 127.3...
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ETAILS 59 W/N DV Function: Reduction of the Microphone Gain/Deviation and receiver bandwidth. Available Values: WIDE (±5 kHz Deviation, 15 kHz Bandwidth) / NARROW (±2.5 kHz Deviation, 6 kHz Bandwidth) Default: WIDE (±5 kHz Deviation, 15 kHz Bandwidth) FT-1802M O...
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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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
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