FT-818ND Operating Manual HF/VHF/UHF SSB/CW/AM/FM ULTRA-COMPACT TRANSCEIVER
Contents Introduction....................................................... 1 Safety Precautions........................................... 2 Accessories & Options.................................... 4 Supplied Accessories....................................... 4 Available Options............................................. 4 Installation......................................................... 5 Connecting the Supplied YHA-63 Antenna...... 5 Connecting the Microphone.............................
Introduction The FT-818 is a compact, innovative multiband, multimode portable transceiver for the amateur radio MF/HF/VHF/UHF bands. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands, the FT-818 includes operation on the SSB, CW, AM, FM, and Digital modes, yielding the most comprehensive performance package available for portable operation. Designed for use either from an external DC power source or internal batteries, the FT-818 provides 6 watts of power output from a 13.
Safety Precautions Note beforehand that the company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by the customer or third parties in using this product, or for any failures and faults that occur during the use or misuse of this product, unless otherwise provided for under the law. Type and meaning of the marks DANGER This mark indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Safety Precautions Do not place the device in areas that may get wet easily (e.g. near a humidifier). This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure. When connecting a DC power cord, pay due care not to mix up the positive and negative polarities. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure. Do not use DC power cords other than the one enclosed or specified. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
Accessories & Options Supplied Accessories MH-31A8J SBR-32MH PA-48B/C/U FBA-28 YHA-63 E-DC-6 Shoulder Strap Ferrite Core Rubber Foot Hand Microphone Ni-MH Battery Pack (9.6 V, 1900 mAh) Battery Charger Battery Case (holds 8 “AA” size Alkaline cells [not supplied]) Whip Antenna for (50/144/430 MHz) DC Cable Available Options SBR-32MH PA-48B/C/U YF-122S YF-122C YF-122CN MH-31A8J MH-36E8J M-1 M-100 YH-77STA SCU-17 CSC-83 CT-62 CT-39A ATAS-25 Ni-MH Battery Pack (9.
Installation Connecting the Supplied YHA-63 Antenna Your FT-818 is supplied with a three-section antenna, model YHA-63 which is designed for optimum performance on the 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz. It also works well on the FM broadcast and other VHF bands. This antenna is intended for connection to the front panel’s BNC-type antenna connector.
Installation Connecting the Microphone To connect the microphone, plug its connector (latch side UP) into the MIC jack on the right side of the MIC transceiver. Press it gently inward until you hear the “click” of the latch. To disconnect the microphone, press gently on the “PUSH ” label on top of the microphone connector’s rubber boot. While pressing on this spot, gently pull the connector outward from the body of the transceiver.
Installation Alkaline Battery Installation and Use The FT-818 is supplied with the FBA-28 holder for Alkaline “AA” cells. A fresh set of Alkaline cells should provide approximately 5.5 hours of reception under typical conditions. 1. To install or replace the AA cells, first remove the battery cover from the bottom side of the transceiver. Slide the battery cover latch forward, as shown in the illustration, then fold the battery cover upward and set it aside temporarily. 2.
Installation External Power Connections The FT-818 may be connected to an external 13.8 Volt DC power source providing at least 3 Amps of continuous-duty current.. The supplied E-DC-6 DC cable may be used for DC connections. While connected to an external DC source, if you have installed the supplied SBR-32MH Ni-MH Battery Pack, the E-DC-6 connection to the external DC power source will allow operation of the FT-818 while charging of the SBR-32MH is in progress.
Installation SBR-32MH Ni-MH Battery Pack Installation and Use The supplied SBR-32MH Ni-MH Battery Pack provides 9.6 Volts of DC power for your FT818, with a maximum capacity of 1900 mAh. Installation 1. To install the SBR-32MH Ni-MH Battery Pack, first remove the battery compartment cover, as described previously. 2. Lift out the FBA-28 battery holder, and disconnect the short cable connected to the FBA-28, as shown in the illustration. 3.
Front Panel Control & Switches ⑮ ⑫ ⑪ ⑩ ⑧ ⑥ ⑤④ ① F HOME VM SE L LOCK AF PWR SQL/RF CLAR A ⑭ ⑬ PWR Switch Press and hold in the B ⑨ C ⑦ ② ③ switch for one second to turn to the transceiver on or off. AF Knob The (inner) knob adjusts the receiver audio volume level presented to the internal or external speaker. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level. SQL/RF Knob In the USA version, this (outer) knob adjusts the gain of the receiver’s RF and IF stages.
Front Panel Control & Switches FUNC Keys These three keys select many of the most important operating features of the transceiver. When pressing the key, the current function of that key appears above each of the , , keys (along the bottom of the LCD); rotating the knob scrolls the display through eleven rows of functions available for use via the , , keys. The available features are shown in chart on the next page.
Front Panel Control & Switches key key key 1 A/B A=B SPL Press the key to switch Press and hold in the Press the key to activate between VFO-A and VFO-B key for 1/2 second to copy the Split frequency operation beon the display. contents of VFO-A into the tween VFO-A and VFO-B. VFO-B register, so that the two VFOs’ contents will be identical. 2 MW Press and hold in the key for 1/2 second to transfer the contents of the VFO into a Memory register.
Front Panel Control & Switches key key key NB AGC Press the key to activate Press the key to select the receiver’s IF Noise Blank- t h e r e c o v e r y t i m e ( F a s t , er. Slow, Auto, or Off) for the receiver’s AGC system. – No function PWR Press the key to select the transmitter power output level (Low 1, Low 2, Low 3, or High). MTR Press the key to select the display function of the meter in the transmit mode (Power, ALC, SWR, or MOD indication).
Side Panel Switch & Connectors SP/PH SP - PH MIC ① ② ③ MIC Jack Connect the supplied MH-31A8J Hand Microphone to this jack. MIC PTT GND FAST MIC GND +5 V UP DOWN MIC SP/PH Jack This 3.5-mm, 2-pin jack provides variable audio output for an external speaker (4 Ω 16 Ω impedance) or earphones. The audio level varies according to the setting of the front panel’s knob.
Rear Panel Connectors ① ③ ④ ⑤ KEY DATA ACC ANT : INPUT DC13.8V GND ② INPUT:13.8V ⑥ Jack ( ) This is the DC power supply connection for the transceiver, used when operating the transceiver with an external power supply. Use the supplied DC cable to connect this jack to the car battery or base station DC power supply, which must be capable of supplying at least 3A @ 8 - 16 VDC. This jack is also used for battery charging (when using the supplied SBR-32MH battery pack).
Operation Turning the Transceiver On and Off 1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the switch for one second. 2. To turn the transceiver off, again press and hold in the switch for one second. PWR F HOME VM SE L LOCK AF PWR SQL/RF CLAR The one-second delay helps you avoid accidental switching on (or off) of DC power. A B C Supply Voltage Display When you turn on the transceiver, the DC supply voltage is indicated in the upper left corner of the LCD for two seconds.
Operation Operating Band Selection BAND ( DWN ) This transceiver covers an incredibly wide freBAND ( UP ) quency range, over which a number of different operating modes are used. Therefore, this transceiver’s frequency coverage has been divided into different operating bands, each of with has its own preset channel steps and operating modes. You can change the channel steps and operating mode once you get started, of course, per the next section.
Operation Menu Quick Start Many aspects of this transceiver’s configuration may be customized using the convenient “Menu” system, which allow you to configure many “set and forget” settings just the way you want to. A full discussion of the Menu system beings on page 52; for now, here is a brief discussion on how to change Menu settings: 1. Press and hold in the key for one second to enter the Menu mode. 2.
Operation Setting the Operating Frequency 1. In the “SSB/CW/DIG” modes, rotate the knob to set the frequency. Clockwise rotation of the knob increases the operating frequency. 2. In the “AM/FM/PKT” modes, rotate the SEL DIAL knob to set the frequency. Clockwise rotation of the knob increases the operating frequency. 3. You may also use the knob to adjust the operating frequency in the “SSB/CW/ DIG” modes.
Operation Operation on 5 MHz Band (U.S. Version Only) The FT-818 includes the capability for transmission and reception on the five spot frequencies assigned to the Amateur Service in the United States. To operate on the 5 MHz band: 1. Press the key once to enter the “Memory” mode (a memory channel number “M-nnn” will appear on the display in the space previously occupied by “VFOa” or “VFOb”). 2.
Receiver Accessories Clarifier (Receiver Incremental Tuning) The Clarifier allows you to set an offset of up to ±9.99 kHz of the receive frequency relative to your transmit frequency. To achieve a wider offset than this, you may use the “Split” operating mode, described later. SEL 1. Press the switch momentarily to activate the Clarifier function. 2. Turn the knob, which allows the receiver frequency to be varied over a range of 9.99 kHz. 3.
Receiver Accessories IF SHIFT The receiver’s IF SHIFT feature is an effective interference-reduction tool, which allows you to shift the passband response higher or lower without changing the pitch of the incoming signal. SEL 1. Press the switch for one second to activate the IF SHIFT feature. A “ ”, “ ,” or “ ” icon will appear at the right of the frequency display to indicate the IF SHIFT’s current position. 2. Rotate the knob, as needed, to reduce or eliminate the interference. CLAR 3.
Receiver Accessories Noise Blanker The IF Noise Blanker may be useful in reducing or eliminating some types of impulse noise, especially noise generated by automotive ignition systems. 1. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating Function Row 8 [NB, AGC] appears on the display. (NB) key to activate the Noise Blanker. The “” icon will appear at the 2. Press the right of the “NB” indication. (NB) key again to turn the Noise Blanker off. 3.
Receiver Accessories AM/FM DIAL In the AM and FM modes, the knob is locked out (via the setting of Menu #04) so as to allow “channelized” tuning on these modes. To adjust the operating frequency, rotate the knob. knob for tuning in the AM and FM modes, change the setIf you wish to enable the ting of Menu #04. See page 54 for details. The “channelized” mode of tuning on AM and FM automatically rounds off the frequency to the next “logical” step when you rotate the knob one “click” in either direction.
Transmitter Operation SSB Transmission Basic Setup/Operation 1. Press the / key so as to select either SSB (LSB/USB) mode. If you are operating on the 7 MHz or lower bands, select the LSB mode. If you are operating on the 14 MHz or higher bands, select the USB mode. 2.
Transmitter Operation VOX Operation The VOX system provides automatic transmit/receive switching based on voice input to the microphone. With the VOX system enabled, you do not need to press the PTT switch in order to transmit. 1. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating Function Row 10 [VOX, BK, KYR] appears on the display. (VOX) key to activate the VOX circuitry. The “” icon will appear at the 2. Press the right of the “VOX” indication. 3.
Transmitter Operation CW Transmission Operation using Straight Key/External Keying Device When using a straight key, an external electronic keyer, or a computer-generated keying device, please follow the instructions in this section. 1. Insert your key’s (three-conductor) plug into the rear-panel KEY jack. 2. Press the / key, as needed, to select one of the CW (CW/CWR) modes. The “CW” mode utilizes USB-side carrier injection, while the CWR (Reverse) mode utilizes LSB-side injection. 3.
Transmitter Operation 8. You also can adjust the CW sidetone pitch using Menu #20 (CW PITCH). This adjustment also controls the BFO offset (actual pitch of your transmitted signal relative to your current receive frequency). To adjust the CW sidetone pitch: Press and hold in the key for one second to enter the Menu mode. knob to select Menu #20 (CW PITCH). Rotate the Rotate the knob to select a new pitch tone/BFO offset. The available offset range is 300 ~ 1000 Hz (default value is “700 Hz”).
Transmitter Operation Operation using Built-in Electronic Keyer The built-in Electronic Keyer provides a convenient method of generating CW. The Electronic Keyer includes weight and speed adjustments. 1. Connect your keyer paddle’s cable to the KEY jack on the rear panel of the transceiver. 2. Press the / key, as needed, to select the CW (CW/CWR) mode. key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating 3. Press the Function Row 10 [VOX, BK, KYR] appears on the display.
Transmitter Operation FM Transmission Basic Setup/Operation 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the / key so as to select the FM mode. Press the microphone’s PTT switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice. Release the PTT switch to return to the receive mode. If you get reports that your modulation level is too high or too low, you may need to adjust the FM-mode microphone gain.
Transmitter Operation code), followed by “ ” (Digital Coded Squelch, Encode/Decode). One additional press will disable all repeater-access tone systems. See the next section for a discussion of DCS operation. 5. If the default repeater access tone are not appropriate for your area, it also may be set independently for each band. To change the repeater access tone: Press and hold the (TON) key for one second. This instantly recalls Menu #48 (TONE FREQ). knob to select the desired CTCSS frequency.
Transmitter Operation DCS Operation Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system that is less susceptible to false triggering than CTCSS. A DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your transceiver, and operation is very similar to that described above for CTCSS. 1. Set the desired DCS code via Menu #23 (DCS CODE). 2. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating Function Row 4 [RPT, REV, TON] appears on the display.
ARTS TM Transmitter Operation (Auto Range Transpond System) Operation TM The ARTS system uses DCS signaling to inform you when you and another ARTS™equipped station are within communications range. This can be especially valuable during search-and-rescue operations, as a base station can quickly use ARTS™ to alert a field unit that it is out of range; the field unit can then move to a better location to re-establish communications. 1.
Transmitter Operation Digital Mode Operation (SSB-Based AFSK) The FT-818 provides extensive capability for digital mode operation on the HF, VHF, and UHF bands. The use of AFSK (Audio Frequency-Shifted Keying) configurations allows a wide variety of different communication modes to be utilized. The Menu provides for specific digital mode selections, which include custom BFO offsets to optimize the receive and transmit passbands for the mode selected.
Transmitter Operation 4. If the optional YF-122C 500 Hz filter has been installed, it may be used for RTTY work. (NAR) key to enRecall Operating Function Row 7 [IPO, ATT, NAR] then press the gage the narrow filter. 5. To set up the transmit side, be sure that the Meter is set to monitor ALC voltage. If not, press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob to select to select Operating (MTR) key so as to select metering Function Row 9 [PWR, MTR], then press the of ALC. 6.
Transmitter Operation “USER” Defined Digital Modes Also provided in the FT-818 are two convenient “USER” Digital modes, one each providing USB- and LSB-side injection, which may be used for SSTV, Fax, Pactor, and other digital operating modes. Here is an example involving the configuration of the USER mode for RTTY with USB-side injection (as opposed to LSB injection, used in the default “RTTY” mode): 1. Use Menu #26 to set the Digital mode to “USER-U”. 2.
Transmitter Operation Packet (1200/9600 bps FM) Operation The FT-818 is designed for operation on either 1200 bps or 9600 bps packet, and setup is similar to that described previously for SSB-based modes. A separate Data input adjustment is provided, allowing you to optimize the deviation on the FM Packet modes separately from the SSB-based Digital modes. The RX-Data output lines are fixed-level outputs, not affected by the setting of the AF Gain control. 1.
Transmitter Operation AM Transmission The FT-818 utilizes low-level amplitude modulation of an early stage for transmission purposes. This capability is primarily provided for emergency use only, as low-power operation typically utilizes more efficient transmission/reception modes. The AM carrier level is preset to 2 Watts during alignment at the factory, and should not require further adjustment.
Transmitter Operation Time-Out Timer Most often used on FM, the transmitter’s Time-Out Timer (TOT) feature disables the transmitter after a user-defined period of transmission. This feature may be useful in preventing a “stuck microphone” (accidental closure of the PTT switch) from causing interference to other users, and it will also force you to keep your transmission short, thereby conserving battery power. To activate the Time-Out Timer: 1.
Memory Operation QMB Channel QMB Channel Storage 1. Tune in the desired frequency and set the operating mode and bandwidth. If this is an FM channel, set up any required CTCSS/DCS and repeater shift configurations. 2. Press and hold in the key until a double “beep” is heard. The second beep provides audible confirmation that the data has been stored into the QMB memory. (A/B) key momentarily while in Operating Function Row 3 [STO, Pressing the RCL, PMS] will also store a frequency into the QMB register.
Memory Operation Memory Operation on “Regular” Memory Channels Normal Memory Storage 1. Tune in the desired frequency, and set the operating mode and bandwidth. If this is an FM channel, set up any required CTCSS/DCS and repeater shift configurations. Standard (default) repeater shifts do not require you to utilize the “split” frequency memory technique, described later. 2. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating Function Row 2 [MW, MC, TAG] appears on the display.
Memory Operation Memory Channel Recall 1. If you currently are in the VFO tuning mode, press the key once to enter the “Memory” mode (a memory channel number “M-nnn” will appear on the display in she space previously occupied by “VFOa” or “VFOb”). knob. 2. To select another memory channel, turn the 3.
Memory Operation Memory Operation on “HOME” Channel Memories Four Special one-touch “Home” channels are available, for special frequencies you use often. Either “simplex” or “split” frequency/mode data may be stored in the “Home” channel locations. Special “Home” channels are available for HF (any frequency between 1.8 and 29.7 MHz), 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz.
Memory Operation Labeling Memories You may wish to append an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel’s intended use (such as a club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Menu mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Recall the memory channel onto which you wish to appended a label. Press and hold in the key for one second to enter the Menu mode. Rotate the knob to recall Menu #35 (MEM TAG). Press the knob to enable the programming of the label.
Spectrum Scope Monitor Operation Note: This operation does not function in the FM Broadcast frequencies. The Spectrum Scope Monitor allows viewing of operating activity on 5 channels above and 5 channels below the current operating channel in the VFO mode. When the Spectrum Scope Monitor is activated, the display indicates the relative signal strength on channels immediately adjacent to the current operating frequency.
Smart Search™ Operation Note: This operation does not function in the FM Broadcast frequencies. The Smart SearchTM feature automatically stores frequencies where activity is encountered on the current band. When Smart SearchTM is engaged, the transceiver quickly searches above your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes (without stopping on them even momentarily). These frequencies are stored in a special Smart SearchTM memory bank, consisting of 50 memories.
Scanning Operation Note: This operation does not function in the FM Broadcast frequencies. This transceiver contains a wide variety of scanning capabilities.
Scanning Operation Scan Skip Programming (Memory Mode Only) Among the memories you have programmed, there may be some stations which you do not wish to scan. For example, broadcast signals (which are transmitted continuously) will cause the scanner to stop, and such channels may be skipped so as to avoid this inconvenience. To remove a channel from the scanning loop: 1. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until Operating Function Row 2 [MW, MC, TAG] appears on the display. 2.
Scanning Operation Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) Operation To limit scanning (or tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory Scanning (PMS) feature, which utilizes special-purpose memory pair (“MPL” and “M-PU”). The PMS feature is especially useful in helping you to observe any operating sub-band limits which apply to your Amateur license class. PMS setup is simple to accomplish; 1.
Dual Watch Operation Note: This operation does not function in the FM Broadcast frequencies. Dual Watch is similar, in some respects, to scanning. In Dual Watch, however, the transceiver monitors (squelched) on the VFO-A frequency while periodically checking VFO-B for activity (or vice-versa). A typical example might be for you to set VFO-A to 50.110 MHz, watching for DX stations who might call CQ on that frequency, while periodically checking 28.885 MHz for stations reporting band openings on 6 meters.
Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency: 5167.5 khz (U.S. Version Only) Section 97.401(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.
Menu Operation The Menu System allows you to customize a wide variety of transceiver performance aspects and operating characteristics. Once you have gone through the various Menu customization procedures initially, you will find that you will not have to resort to them frequently during everyday operation. Menu Operation 1. Press and hold in the key for one second. The Menu Item number and a brief title for the Menu Item will appear in the display. 2.
Menu Operation Menu Item 20 CW PITCH 21 CW SPEED 22 CW WEIGHT 23 DCS CODE 24 DIG DISP 25 DIG MIC 26 DIG MODE 27 DIG SHIFT 28 EMERGENCY 29 FM MIC 30 FM STEP 31 32 33 34 35 ID LOCK MODE MAIN STEP MEM GROUP MEM TAG 36 MIC KEY 37 MIC SCAN 38 OP FILTER 39 PKT MIC 40 41 42 43 44 PKT RATE RESUME RPT SHIFT SCOPE SIDETONE 45 SQL/RF-G 46 SSB MIC 47 SSB STEP 48 49 50 51 52 TONE FREQ TOT TIME VOX DELAY VOX GAIN EXTEND 53 DCS INV 54 55 56 57 R LSB CAR R USB CAR T LSB CAR T USB CAR Function Available Values Set
Menu Operation Menu Item 01 [144 ARS] Function: Activate/deactivate the Automatic Repeater Shift when operating on the 144 MHz band. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: ON (depending on transceiver version) Menu Item 02 [430 ARS] Function: Activate/deactivate the Automatic Repeater Shift when operating on the 430 MHz band. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: ON (depending on transceiver version) Menu Item 03 [9600 MIC] Function: Adjust the audio input level from the TNC during 9600 bps Packet operation.
Menu Operation Menu Item 09 [ARTS BEEP] Function: Select the ARTS beep mode. Available Values: OFF/RANGE/ALL Default: RANGE OFF: No alert beeps sound; you must look at the display to determine current ARTS status. RANGE: A high tone beep will sound when the transceiver first detects that you are within range, and a low beep will sound when the other station goes out of range.
Menu Operation Menu Item 16 [CONTRAST] Function: Setting of the display contrast level. Available Values: 1 ~ 12 Default: 5 Menu Item 17 [CW DELAY] Function: Set the receiver recovery time during pseudo-VOX CW semi-break-in operation. Available Values: 10 ~ 500 msec Default: 250 msec The recovery time may be adjusted in steps of 10 msec. A longer delay may be preferable if you pause frequently while sending. Menu Item 18 [CW ID] Function: Enables/disables the CW identifier during ARTS operation.
Menu Operation Menu Item 22 [CW WEIGHT] Function: Set the Dot:Dash ratio for the built-in electronic keyer. Available Values: 1:2.5 ~ 1:4.5 Default: 1:3.0 Menu Item 23 [DCS CODE] Function: Setting the DCS code.
Menu Operation Menu Item 27 [DIG SHIFT] Function: Define the carrier frequency offset during DIG (USER-L or USER-U) mode operation. Available Values: –3000 ~ +3000 Hz Default: 0 Hz Menu Item 28 [EMERGENCY]: USA Version only Function: Enable Tx/Rx operation on the Alaska Emergency Channel, 5167.5 kHz. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF When this Menu Item is set to “ON,” the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz will be enabled.
Menu Operation Menu Item 32 [LOCK MODE] Function: Select the operation of the front panel’s key. Available Values: DIAL/FREQ/PANEL Default: DIAL DIAL: Locks knob only FREQ: Locks front panel keys and knobs related to frequency control (such as (A/B) key., etc.) key, and PANEL: Locks all front keys and knobs (except key and key) Menu Item 33 [MAIN STEP] Function: Setting of the knob’s tuning speed. Available Values: FINE/COARSE Default: FINE You may choose between two speeds for the knob.
Menu Operation Menu Item 37 [MIC SCAN] Function: Enable/disable scanning access via the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: ON Menu Item 38 [OP FILTER] Function: Enable the optional filter (CW or SSB) path. Available Values: OFF/SSB/CW Default: OFF After installing the optional filter, set this Menu Item to define the signal path corresponding top the filter you have installed.
Menu Operation Menu Item 45 [SQL/RF-G] Function: Select the configuration of the front panel’s Available Values: RF-GAIN/SQL Default: Depends on transceiver version knob. Menu Item 46 [SSB MIC] Function: Adjust the microphone gain level for the SSB mode. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default: 50 Menu Item 47 [SSB STEP] Function: Select the tuning steps for the Available Values: 1/2.5/5 kHz Default: 2.5 kHz knob on the SSB mode. Menu Item 48 [TONE FREQ] Function: Setting the CTCSS Tone Frequency.
Menu Operation Menu Item 53 [DCS INV] Function: Select “Normal” or “Inverted” DCS coding.
Cloning You can transfer all data stored in one transceiver to another set by utilizing the handy “Cloning” feature. This requires a user-constructed cloning cable which connects the ACC jacks on the two transceivers as shown below. To clone from one transceiver to another, use the following procedure: 1. Insert the Clone Cable into the ACC jack of each transceiver. 2. Turn both transceivers off, then press and hold in the and keys on each radio while turning the power on again.
CAT System Programming The FT-818’s CAT System allows the transceiver to be controlled by a personal computer. This allows multiple control operations to be fully automated as a single mouse click, or it allows a third-party software package (such as contest logging software) to communicate with the FT-818 without (redundant) operator intervention. The Optional USB Interface Unit SCU-17 may be used for CAT control of the transceiver with a computer via a USB connection.
CAT System Programming CAT Data Protocol All commands sent from the computer to the transceiver consist of five-byte blocks, with up to 200 ms between each byte. The last byte in each block is the instruction opcode, while the first four bytes of each block are arguments (either parameters for that instruction, or dummy values required to pad the block out to five bytes). Each byte consists of 1 start bit,8 data bits, no parity bit, and two stop bits.
CAT System Programming Opcode Command Chart Command Title Parameter Opcode Notes LOCK ON/OFF ø ø ø ø CMD CMD = 00: LOCK ON CMD = 80: LOCK OFF PTT ON/OFF ø ø ø ø CMD CMD = 08: PTT ON CMD = 88: PTT OFF Set Frequency P1 P2 P3 P4 01 P1 ø ø ø 07 CLAR ON/OFF ø ø ø ø CMD CLAR Frequency P1 ø P3 P4 F5 34 P1 = 00: LSB, P1 = 02: CW, P1 = 04: AM, P1 = 0A: DIG, à Operating Mode 42 à 01 à à P1 ~ P4: Frequency Digits P1 P2 P3 P4 56 = 14.
CAT System Programming Note 1: CTCSS Tone 67.0 82.5 100.0 123.0 151.4 171.3 189.9 210.7 250.3 Note 4: Read TX Status CTCSS Tone Frequency (Hz) 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 254.1 - 7 6 5 4 3 21 0 79.7 97.4 118.8 146.2 167.9 186.2 206.5 241.
Installation of Optional Accessories Optional Filters YF-122S/YF-122C/YF-122CN 1. Turn the transceiver’s power off by pressing and holding in the switch for 1/2 second, then remove the FBA-28 Battery Case or SBR-32MH Ni-MH Battery Pack from the transceiver. Additionally, disconnect the DC cable from the INPUT: 13.8V jack on the rear panel of the transceiver, when operating the FT-818 with a DC power supply. 2.
Power-on Microprocessor Reset Procedure Some or all transceiver settings can be reset to their factory-default states using one of the following power-on routines: + POWER on: Reset all memories and following menu setting to factory-default. Menu #06 (AM STEP), 23 (DCS CODE), 30 (FM STEP), 35 (MEM TAG), 42 (RPT SHIFT), 47 (SSB STEP), and 48 (TONE FREQ). + POWER on: Reset all menu setting (except following menu) to factory-default.
Specifications General Frequency Range: Receive: 100 kHz-30 MHz 50 MHz-54 MHz 76 MHz-154 MHz 420 MHz-470 MHz Transmit: 160-6 Meters 2 Meters 70 Centimeters (Amateur bands only) 5.1675 MHz Alaska Emergency Frequency (USA only) Emission Modes: A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB/USB), F3E (FM), F1D (9600 bps packet), F2D (1200 bps packet) Synthesizer Steps (Min.): 10 Hz (CW/SSB), 100 Hz (AM/FM) Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms, Unbalanced (Front: Type BNC, Rear: Type M) Operating Temp.
Specifications Receiver Circuit Type: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne (SSB/CW/AM/FM) Single-Conversion Superheterodyne (WFM) Intermediate Frequencies: 1st: 68.33 MHz (SSB/CW/AM/FM); 10.7 MHz (WFM) 2nd: 455 kHz Sensitivity: SSB/CW AM FM 100 kHz - 500 kHz – – – 500 kHz - 1.8 MHz – 32 µV – 1.8 MHz - 28 MHz 0.25 µV 2 µV – 28 MHz - 30 MHz 0.25 µV 2 µV 0.5 µV 50 MHz - 54 MHz 0.2 µV 2 µV 0.32 µV 144/430 MHz 0.125 µV – 0.
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1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by YAESU MUSEN 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. 3.
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