Yaesu CT-39A manual

DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER FT-8800R O PERATING M 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. International Division 8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Net[...]

Contents Introduction ...................................................... 1 Specifications .................................................... 2 Accessories & Options ..................................... 3 Supplied Accessories ..................................... 3 Optional Accessories ...................................... 3 Installation[...]

1 FT -8800R Operating Manual I NTRODUCTION The FT -8800R is a ruggedly-built, high quality Dual Band FM transceiver providing 50 W atts of power output on the 144 MHz Amateur band and 35 W atts 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 thermosta[...]

2 FT -8800R Operating Manual G ENERAL Frequency Range : RX: 108.000 - 520.000 MHz, 700.000 - 999.995 MHz (Cellular Blocked) T X : 144.000 - 146.000 MHz (or 144.000 - 148.000 MHz), 430.000 - 440.000 MHz (or 430.00 - 450.000 MHz) Channel S teps : 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50 kHz Modes of Emission : F3, F2 Antenna Impedance : 50 Ohms, unbalanced (Antenna Dup[...]

3 FT -8800R Operating Manual S UPPLIED A CCESSORIES Microphone MH-48 A6J or MH-42 B6JS (depending on transceiver version) ...................... 1 Mobile Mounting Bracket MMB-36 .................................................................................. 1 DC Power Cord w/Fuse (T9021715) .......................................................[...]

4 FT -8800R Operating Manual This chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FT -8800R into a typi- cal amateur radio station. It is presumed that you possess technical knowledge and concep- tual understanding consistent with your status as a licensed radio amateur . Please take some extra time to make certain that the importa[...]

5 FT -8800R Operating Manual S AFETY I NFORMA TION 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. Never allow unsuperv[...]

6 FT -8800R Operating Manual A NTENNA C ONSIDERA TIONS 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 trans- mission occurs accidentally[...]

7 FT -8800R Operating Manual I NST ALLA TION A NTENNA C ONSIDERA TIONS For reference, the chart below shows approximate loss figures for typically-available co- axial 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 T erminations) C ABLE T YPE RG-58A RG-5[...]

8 FT -8800R Operating Manual I NST ALLA TION M OBILE I NST ALLA TION The FT -8800R must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 V olt 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 almos[...]

9 FT -8800R Operating Manual Mobile Power Connections T o 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. W arnin[...]

10 FT -8800R Operating Manual B ASE S T A TION I NST ALLA TION The FT -8800R is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT - 8800R is specifically designed to integrate into your station easily , using the information to follow as a reference. AC Power Supplies Operation of the FT -8800R from an AC line requires a power s[...]

11 FT -8800R Operating Manual I NST ALLA TION Note that 9600 bps packet transmit-deviation adjustment is very critical to successful opera- tion, 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[...]

12 FT -8800R Operating Manual 1 “Left” DIAL knob This 20-position detented rotary switch is the tuning dial for the “ left ” band. Press this knob momentarily to switch the “Main band” to be the “ left ” band. When the “ left ” band is set to be the “Main band” in the VFO mode, press this knob to enable rapid tuning (in 1 MH[...]

13 FT -8800R Operating Manual F RONT P ANEL C ONTROLS & S WITCHES 4 “Left” Side Keys [ LOW ] Key Press this key momentarily to select the transmitter power output level of the “ left ” band (“LOW ,” “MID2,” “MID1,” or “HIGH”). When the “ left ” band is set to the Memory mode or Home Channel, press and hold in this ke[...]

14 FT -8800R Operating Manual 6 “Right” Side Keys The “ right ” side ([ LOW ] , [ V/M ] , [ HM ] , and [ SCN ]) keys may be set to either of two function sets via Menu #20 ( KEY.MOD ). See page 63 for the setup proce- dure. [ LOW ] Key ([ MHz ] Key ) Key Mode “1” ([ LOW ] Key : Default ) Press this key momentarily to select the transmit[...]

15 FT -8800R Operating Manual [ SCN ] Key ([ SUB ] Key ) Key Mode “1” ([ SCN ] Key : Default ) Press this key momentarily to activate the Scanner on the “ Right ” band. When the “ right ” band is set to the Memory mode, press and hold in this key for 1/2 second to shift to the “Memory T uning” feature. Key Mode “2” ([ SCN ] Key [...]

16 FT -8800R Operating Manual LCD : Preferential Memory Channel : Skip Memory Channel : Minus Shift : Plus Shift : Odd S plit : T one Encoder : T one Decoder : T ransmission in Progress : “ Main ” Band : Busy Channel (or Squelch Off) : Memory T une Mode : Audio Mute Active : Digital Code Squelch (DCS) : 9600 bps Packet Mode : Low TX Power Selec[...]

17 FT -8800R Operating Manual 1 Antenna Jack Connect your antenna here, using a type-M (PL-259) plug and coaxial cable. 2 DA T A Jack This 6-pin mini-DIN connector provides simple interfacing to a packet T erminal Node Controller (TNC) for 1200 bps or 9600 bps operation. The pin connections are shown on page 10. 3 EXT SP Jack This 2-conductor , 3.5[...]

18 FT -8800R Operating Manual 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, these 16 keys can be used for direct frequency entry and/or direct numeric recall of the Memory channels. 3 [ P1 ] / [ P2 ] / [ P3 ] / [ P4 ] Buttons [ P1 ] button [...]

19 FT -8800R Operating Manual MH-42 B6JS M ICROPHONE The MH-42 B6JS is similar to the MH-48 A6J , but the MH-42 B6JS 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 : Press this button to switch the “ Main [...]

20 FT -8800R Operating Manual 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 . Now. . [...]

21 FT -8800R Operating Manual S ELECTING THE F REQUENCY B AND Press and hold in the “ left ” DIAL knob to move the operating band on the “ left ” band 144 MHz  250 MHz  350 MHz  430 MHz  850 MHz  144 MHz ...... Press and hold in the “ right ” DIAL knob to switch the operating band on the “ right ” band 430 MHz  850[...]

22 FT -8800R Operating Manual F REQUENCY N A VIGA TION 1 ) T uning Dial Rotating the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the current 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 frequency . On[...]

23 FT -8800R Operating Manual B ASIC O PERA TION T RANSMISSION T o transmit, simply close the PTT (Push T o T alk) switch on the microphone. The FT -8800R will transmit only on the “ Main ” band. During transmission, the “ ” icon will appear at the upper right of the “ Main ” frequency field on the display . Changing the T ransmitter Po[...]

24 FT -8800R Operating Manual L OCK F EA TURE In order to prevent accidental frequency change, the panel switches and DIAL knobs may be locked out. T o activate the Lock feature: 1. Press the [ SET ] key momentarily to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the “ Main ” band DIAL knob to select Menu #21 ( LOCK ). 3. Press the “ Main ” band DIAL knob[...]

25 FT -8800R Operating Manual D ISPLA Y B RIGHTNESS The FT -8800R 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 the [ SET ] key momentarily to enter the S[...]

26 FT -8800R Operating Manual A DV ANCED O PERA TION A UDIO M UTING The Audio Mute feature is useful in situation where it would be helpful to reduce the audio level of the “Receive Only” band whenever you receive a signal on the “Main” band or you transmit on the “Main” band during Dual Receive operation. T o activate the Audio Mute fe[...]

27 FT -8800R Operating Manual Repeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dra- matic extension of the communication range for low-powered hand-held or mobile trans- ceivers. The FT -8800R includes a number of features which make repeater operation simple and enjoyable. R EPEA TER S HIFTS Y our FT -8800R has[...]

28 FT -8800R Operating Manual M ANUAL R EPEA TER S HIFT A CTIV A TION 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 . T o do this: 1. Press the [ SET ] key momentarily to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the “ Mai[...]

29 FT -8800R Operating Manual CTCSS O PERA TION 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 T one Cod[...]

30 FT -8800R Operating Manual CTCSS/DCS O PERA TION 1 ) Y our 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 -8800R is not passing audio, repeat steps “1” through “4” above, but rotate the “[...]

31 FT -8800R Operating Manual T ONE S EARCH S CANNING In operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS or DCS tone being used by an- other station or stations, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the tone being used. T wo things must be remembered in this regard:  Y ou must be sure that your r[...]

32 FT -8800R Operating Manual 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 qui[...]

33 FT -8800R Operating Manual T o Append an Alpha-numeric “T ag” to a Memory 1. After pressing and holding in the [ SET ] key in step 4 above, rotate the “ Main ” band DIAL knob to select the first character in the name you wish to store, the press the “ Main ” band DIAL knob momentarily to move on to the next character . Letters, num- [...]

34 FT -8800R Operating Manual Memory Recall 1. While operating in the VFO mode, press the [ V/M ] key momentarily to enter the Memory mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired channel. 3. T o return to the VFO mode, press the [ V/M ] key momentarily again. When the radio is already set to the Memory mode, an easy way to recall memories is[...]

35 FT -8800R Operating Manual HOME Channel Memory A special one-touch “HOME” channel is available (one for each of the five operating bands: see page 21), 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 on the “Main?[...]

36 FT -8800R Operating Manual M EMORY O PERA TION Memory Bank Operation Memory Bank Assignment 1. Recall the memory channel (except L1/U1 ~ L10/U10) to be assigned to a Memory Bank. 2. Press and hold in the [ V/M ] key for 1/2 second, then rotate the “ Main ” band DIAL knob to select the Memory Bank (“BANK1” ~ “BANK10” ) you want as the[...]

37 FT -8800R Operating Manual H YPER M EMORY M ODE 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” memo[...]

38 FT -8800R Operating Manual 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. Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. Before you begin, take a moment to[...]

39 FT -8800R Operating Manual VFO S CANNING This mode allows you to scan the entire current operating band. 1. Select the VFO mode by pressing the [ V/M ] key , if necessary . 2. Press and hold in the [ SCN ] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the bandwidth for the VFO scanner . A vailable selections are ±1 MHz, ±2 MHz, ±5 M[...]

40 FT -8800R Operating Manual M EMOR Y S CANNING Memory scanning is similarly easy to initiate: 1. Set the radio to the Memory mode by pressing the [ V/M ] key , if necessary . 2. Press the [ SCN ] 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 th[...]

41 FT -8800R Operating Manual 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. When you initiate memory scanning, b[...]

42 FT -8800R Operating Manual P ROGRAMMABLE ( B AND L IMIT ) M EMOR Y S CAN ( PMS ) 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 “W eak Signal” portion of the[...]

43 FT -8800R Operating Manual S CANNING “ P RIORITY C HANNEL ” S CANNING ( D UAL W A TCH ) The FT -8800R ’ s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows you to operate on a VFO, Memory channel, or Home channel, while periodically checking a user-defined “Priority” Memory Channel for activity . If a station is [...]

44 FT -8800R Operating Manual 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 chan[...]

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46 FT -8800R Operating Manual The A R TS feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another AR TS- 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 code[...]

47 FT -8800R Operating Manual station responds with its own AR TS polling signal, the display will change to “ IN.RNG ” to confirm that the other station’ s polling code was received in response to yours. 7. Press the “ Main ” band DIAL knob momentarily to exit AR TS operation and resume normal functioning of the transceiver . CW Identifi[...]

48 FT -8800R Operating Manual 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. T o load DTMF Autodialer memories, use following procedure: 1. Press the [ SET ] key momentarily to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the “[...]

49 FT -8800R Operating Manual T o speed at which the DTMF digits are sent can be changed. Three speed levels are avail- able: 50 ms (High: 20 digits per second), 75 ms (Mid: 13 digits per second), and 100 ms (Low: 10 digits per second). T o select the speed, use the following procedure: 1. Press the [ SET ] key momentarily to enter the Set mode. 2.[...]

50 FT -8800R Operating Manual The FT -8800R can be used to access the repeater which is configured to provide access to the V ertex Standard WIRES TM (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System). 1. Press the “ left ” VOL knob momentarily to activate the WIRES™ access capability . The “ INT ON ” will appear for 2 seconds at the ?[...]

51 FT -8800R Operating Manual 8. Rotate the “ Main ” band DIAL knob, while pressing and holding in the “ left ” VOL knob, to select the DTMF access number (“ IMEM 1 ” ~ “ IMEM16 ”) corresponding to the Internet link repeater to which you wish to establish an Internet link. 9. W ith the Internet link feature activated (as in step 7 a[...]

52 FT -8800R Operating Manual T IME -O UT T IMER The “T ime-Out T imer” (T OT) feature is designed to force the transceiver into the “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 e[...]

53 FT -8800R Operating Manual P ROGRAMMING THE K EY A SSIGNMENTS Default FT -8800R key functions have been assigned to Microphone’ s [ P1 ] / [ P2 ] / [ P3 ] / [ P4 ] buttons ( MH-48 A6J , [ ACC ] / [ P ] / [ P1 ] / [ P2 ] buttons: MH-42 B6JS ) at the factory . These may be changed by the user , if you wish to utilize another function on one of t[...]

54 FT -8800R Operating Manual FM B ANDWIDTH & MIC G AIN C ONTROL Y ou can reduce the microphone input level and receiver bandwidth when operating on tightly- clustered frequencies (channel spacing of 12.5 or 15 kHz). This will reduce the transmitter and receiver deviation, thus minimizing interference to other users (and improving recep- tion, [...]

55 FT -8800R Operating Manual DCS C ODE I NVERSION 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 consisti[...]

56 FT -8800R Operating Manual 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 emer gency 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 an[...]

57 FT -8800R Operating Manual 1. Turn the radio of f. 2. Press and hold in the “ left ” [ V/M ] key while turning the radio on. 3. Rotate the “ right ” DIAL knob to select the resetting menu: SETMOD RESET : Resets the Set (Menu) mode settings to their factory defaults. HYPER RESET : Clears the Hyper Memory settings to factory defaults. MEMO[...]

58 FT -8800R Operating Manual Y ou 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 DA T A jacks on the two transceivers, as shown below . T o clone from one transceiver to another , use the following procedure: 1. Inser[...]

59 FT -8800R Operating Manual 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. Press the [ SE[...]

60 FT -8800R Operating Manual M ENU (“ S ET ”) M ODE Function Selects the Automatic Power Off time (time before power goes off). Activates/deactivates the Automatic Repeater Shift feature. Selects the ARTS beep mode. Enables/disables the VFO Band edge for the current band. Enables/disables the beeper Shifting of CPU clock frequency . Enables/di[...]

61 FT -8800R Operating Manual Menu #1 [ APO ] Function : Selects the Automatic Power Of f time (time before power goes off). A vailable V alues : OFF/0.5 H – 12.0 H in 0.5 hour multiples. Default : OFF (Disables the APO feature) Menu #2 [ ARS ] Function : Activates/deactivates the Automatic Repeater Shift feature. A vailable V alues : ON/OFF Defa[...]

62 FT -8800R Operating Manual Menu #7 [ CWID ] Function : Enables/disables the CW identifier during AR TS operation. A vailable V alues : 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 47 for details. Menu #9 [ DIMMER ] Function : Setting of the [...]

63 FT -8800R Operating Manual Menu #14 [ DTMF S ] Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed. A vailable V alues : 50MS (high speed)/75MS (mid speed)/100MS (low speed) (ms) Default : 50MS Menu #15 [ DTMF W ] Function : Loading of the DTMF Autodialer Memories. See page 48 for details. Menu #16 [ HYPER ] Function : Enables/disables the Au[...]

64 FT -8800R Operating Manual Menu #21 [ LOCK ] Function : Enables/disables the Key/Button Lock feature. A vailable V alues : ON/OFF Default : OFF Menu #22 [ LOCKT ] Function : Enables/disables the PTT Lock feature. A vailable V alues : OFF/BAND R/BAND L/BOTH Default : OFF OFF: Enables the PTT switch. BAND R: Disables the PTT switch on the “ righ[...]

65 FT -8800R Operating Manual M ENU (“ S ET ”) M ODE Menu #27 [ PKT .RXB ] Function : Sets the receiving band for Packet operation. A vailable V alues : MAIN/R-FIX/L-FIX Default : MAIN MAIN: Packet can be operated on the “ Main ” band. R-FIX: Packet can be operated on the “ right ” band only . L-FIX: Packet can be operated on the “ le[...]

66 FT -8800R Operating Manual M ENU (“ S ET ”) M ODE Menu #34 [ SCAN ] Function : Selects the Scan-Resume mode. A vailable V alues : TIME/BUSY Default : BUSY 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[...]

67 FT -8800R Operating Manual Menu #39 [ SPCONT ] Function : Defines the audio path to the external speaker (when used). A vailable V alues : EXT/OFF/ INT .EXT/INT Default : EXT EXT : The audio is routed to external speaker (internal speaker is off). OFF: The audio is not routed (internal and external speakers are both off). INT .EXT: The audio is [...]

68 FT -8800R Operating Manual Menu #44 [ WID.NAR ] Function : Reducing the MIC Gain (and Deviation). A vailable V alues : WIDE/NARROW Default : WIDE Note : This Menu Item can be set independently for each band. Menu #45 [ X-RPT ] Function : Switches the Cross-Band Repeater feature on and off. Perform this Menu function to switch the Cross-Band Repe[...]

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 interf[...]

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