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FM TRANSCEIVER
FT-2800M
OPERATING MANUAL
PWR MHz REV LOW D/MR
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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Contents Introduction .....................................................1 CTCSS/DCS Operation ...............................24 Specifications ....................................................2 CTCSS Operation ....................................24 Accessories & Options .....................................3 DCS Operation ........................................25 Supplied Accessories .....................................3 Tone Search Scanning .............................26 Optional Acces
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INTRODUCTION The Yaesu FT-2800M is a deluxe, rugged FM mobile transceiver providing high power output and outstanding receiver performance for the 144 MHz Amateur band. Included in the FT-2800M’s feature complement are: r 65 Watts of power output, with selection of four power levels for every operating situa- tion. r Expanded receiver coverage: 137-174 MHz. r Keyboard entry of operating frequencies from the microphone. r Excellent protection from receiver intermodulation distortion, thanks to Ya
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SPECIFICATIONS General Frequency Range: Tx 144 - 146 MHz or 144 - 148 MHz Rx 144 - 146 MHz or 137 - 174 MHz Channel Step: 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz Standard Repeater Shift: ±600 kHz Frequency Stability: Better than ±10 ppm [–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)] Modes of Emission: F2/F3 Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms, unbalanced Supply voltage: 13.8 V DC ±15%, negative ground Current Consumption (typical): Rx: less than 0.7 A, less than 0.3 A (squelched) Tx: 10 A (65 W)/7 A (25 W)/5 A (10 W)/4 A (
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ACCESSORY & OPTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Microphone MH-48A6J ................................................................................................... 1 Mobile Mounting Bracket MMB-83................................................................................ 1 DC Power Cord w/Fuse ................................................................................................... 1 Spare Fuse 15 A......................................................................................
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INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FT-2800M 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 important safety and technical requirements detailed in this chapter are followed closely. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION Inspect the transceiver visually immediately upon opening the
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INSTALLATION SAFETY INFORMATION The FT-2800M 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 unsupervised children to play in the vicinity of your transceiver or an- tenna installation. Be certain to wrap any wire or cable splices thoroughly with insulating electrical tap
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INSTALLATION ANTENNA CONSIDERATION The FT-2800M 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. Ensure that your antenna is designed to handle 65 Watts of transmitter power. Some mag- netic-mount mobile antennas, designed for use with hand-held t
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INSTALLATION MOBILE INSTALLATION The FT-2800M 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-83 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). Make sure to provide plenty of space
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INSTALLATION MOBILE INSTALLATION Mobile Power Connections To 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. Warning! Never apply AC power to the power cable of the FT-2800M, nor DC voltage greater than 15.8 Volts. When replacing the fuse, only use a 15-A fuse. Failure to ob
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INSTALLATION BASE STATION INSTALLATION The FT-2800M is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT- 2800M is specifically designed to integrate into your station easily, using the information to follow as a reference. AC Power Supplies Operation of the FT-2800M from an AC line requires a power source capable of providing at least 15 Amps continuously at 13.8 Volts DC. The FP-1023 and FP-1030A AC Power Supplies are available from your Yaesu dealer to satisfy these requir
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES PWR MHz REV LOW D/MR VOL Knob This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level. SQL Knob This control is used to silence background noise on the receiver. It should be advanced clockwise just to the point where the noise is silenced (and the “ ” indicator on the display turns off), so as to provide the best sensitivity to weak signals. Microphone Jack Connect the supplied MH-48A6J Hand Microphone to this jack. GND +8V MIC
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [ ( )] REV DW Key During split-frequency operation, such as through a repeater, this key reverses the trans- mit and receive frequencies.* Press and hold in this key for one second to activate the Dual Watch feature, described in the Operation chapter (“PRI” will be displayed on the LCD, indicating “Priority Channel” monitoring). * Using the Menu, the “Reverse” feature may be disabled in favor of one-touch a access to the “Home” Channel. See page 33 for details.
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MICROPHONE SWITCHES PTT Switch Press this switch to transmit, and release it to receive. 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. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] The A , B , C , and D keys, on receive, replicate the functions of the front panel keys ([MHz(SET)], [REV(D/W)], [LOW(A/N)], [ ( )]) and D/MR MW . See the previous discus- DTMF MICROPHONE MH-48 sion. [ ] [
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REAR PANEL CONNECTORS EXT SP Jack This 2-contact mini 3.5-mm mini phone jacks provide receiver audio output for an op- tional 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. 13.8V DC Cable Pigtail w/Fuse This is the power supply connection for the transceiver. Use the supplied DC cable to connect this pigtail to the car battery o
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BASIC OPERATION Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features of the FT-2800M. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to read “Basic Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the most out of this fantastic new transceiver. Now. . .let’s get operating! TURNING THE TRANSCEIVER ON AND OFF 1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the PWR key for one second. When you turn on the FT-2800M, the current DC
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BASIC OPERATION FREQUENCY NAVIGATION 2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry The keypad of the MH-48A6J DTMF Microphone may be used for direct entry of the oper- ating frequency. To enter a frequency from the MH-48A6J keypad, just press the numbered digits in the proper sequence. There is no “decimal point” key on the MH-48A6J keypad. However, there [ ] is a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero: press the # key after the last non-zero digit. Examples: To enter 146.520 MHz, press [1] à [4] à [6] à [
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BASIC OPERATION TRANSMISSION To transmit, simply close the PTT (Push To Talk) switch on the microphone when the fre- quency is clear. Hold the microphone approximately 1” (25 mm) from your mouth, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. When your transmission is complete, release the PTT switch; the transceiver will revert to the receive mode. During transmission, the “ ” indicator will appear at the upper left corner on the display.. Changing the Transmitter Power Level You can se
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ADVANCED OPERATION WEATHER BROADCAST RECEPTION The FT-2800M includes a unique feature which allows reception of weather broadcasts in the 160-MHz frequency range. Ten standard Weather Broadcast channels are pre-loaded into a special memory bank. To listen to a Weather Broadcast Channel: [ ] 1. Press the Microphone’s P4 button to recall the Weather Broadcast channels. 2. Turn the DIAL knob to select the desired Weather Broadcast channel. 3. If you wish to check the other channels for activity by
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ADVANCED OPERATION LOCK FEATURE To order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as- pects of the FT-2800M’s keys and knob may be locked out. The possible lockout combina- tions are: KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked out DIAL: Just the front panel DIAL knob is locked out K+D: Both the keys and DIAL knob are locked out PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible) K+P: Both keys and PTT switch are locked out D+P: Both DIAL knob and PTT switch are lock
