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DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVER
FT-8800R
OPERATING MANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
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Contents Introduction ...................................................... 1 CTCSS/DCS Operation ................................. 29 Specifications .................................................... 2 CTCSS Operation ........................................ 29 Accessories & Options ..................................... 3 DCS Operation ............................................. 30 Supplied Accessories ..................................... 3 Tone Search Scanning ...........................
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INTRODUCTION 4 1 2 5 PWR SQL SQL VOL VOL 3 6 KEY2 LOW SCN V/M HM HM V/M SCN LOW The FT-8800R is a ruggedly-built, high quality Dual Band FM transceiver providing 50 Watts of power output on the 144 MHz Amateur band and 35 Watts 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 thermostatically-controlled cooling fan maintain- ing a safe temperature for the transceiver’s circuitry. Featuring 1054 memory
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SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency Range: RX: 108.000 - 520.000 MHz, 700.000 - 999.995 MHz (Cellular Blocked) TX: 144.000 - 146.000 MHz (or 144.000 - 148.000 MHz), 430.000 - 440.000 MHz (or 430.00 - 450.000 MHz) Channel Steps: 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50 kHz Modes of Emission: F3, F2 Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms, unbalanced (Antenna Duplexer built-in) Frequency Stability: ±5 ppm @ 14° F ~ +140° F (–10 °C ~ +60 °C) Operating Temperature Range: –4° F ~ +140° F (–20 °C ~ +60 °C) Supply Voltage: 13.8 VDC (±15
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ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Microphone MH-48A6J or MH-42B6JS (depending on transceiver version) ...................... 1 Mobile Mounting Bracket MMB-36 .................................................................................. 1 DC Power Cord w/Fuse (T9021715) .................................................................................. 1 Spare Fuse 15 A (Q0000081) ............................................................................................. 2 Operatin
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INSTALLATION 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 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-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 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 CONSIDERATIONS 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 without an antenna. Ensure that your antenna is designed to handle 50 Watts of transmitter power. Some mag- netic-mount mobile antennas, designed for use with hand-held
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INSTALLATION ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS 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 Terminations) CABLE TYPE LOSS: 144 MHZ LOSS: 430 MHZ RG-58A 6.5 > 10 RG-58 Foam 4.7 8 RG-213 3.0 5.9 RG-8 Foam 2.0 3.7 Belden 9913 1.5 2.9 Times Microwave LMR-400 1.5 2.6 7/8” “Hardline” 0.7 1.3 Loss figures are approximate;
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INSTALLATION MOBILE INSTALLATION The FT-8800R 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). 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-8800R, nor DC voltage greater than 15.8 Volts. When replacing the fuse, only use a 15-A fast-blow type. Fai
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INSTALLATION BASE STATION INSTALLATION 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 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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INSTALLATION BASE STATION INSTALLATION 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 potentiometer inside the TNC) must be adjusted to provide a deviation of ±2.75 kHz (±0.25 kHz). Check with your packet node’s sysop if you have any question
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES 3 4 1 1 8 2 5 PWR SQL SQL VOL VOL 3 6 KEY2 2 7 LOW V/M HM SCN HM V/M SCN LOW 4 5 6 “Left” DIAL knob 1 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 MHz steps) using this knob. Press and hold in this knob for 1/2 second to toggle the operating ba
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES “Left” Side Keys 4 [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 key for 1/2 second to switch the memory channel display between the “Frequency” format and “Alpha-numeric Tag” format. [ ] V/M Key Press this key momentarily to switch the frequency control for the “left” band between the VFO
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES “Right” Side Keys 6 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 transmitter power output level of the “right” band (“LOW,” “MID2,” “MID1,” or “HIGH”). When the “right” band is set to the Memory mode or Home Channel, press and hold in this key for 1
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [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 Tuning” feature. ([ ] ) Key Mode “2” SCN Key Press this key momentarily to make the next key you press act on the “Sub” band (the “ ” icon will blink on the “Sub” band). VOL SQL Knob (Right) 7 The inner VOL (Volume) contro
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LCD “Left” Band Memory Channel “Right” Band Memory Channel “Left” Band Frequency “Right” Band Frequency “Right” Band S- & PO Meter “Left” Band S- & PO Meter Icons : Preferential Memory Channel : Skip Memory Channel : Minus Shift : Plus Shift : Odd Split : Tone Encoder : Tone Decoder : Transmission in Progress : “Main” Band : Busy Channel (or Squelch Off) : Memory Tune Mode : Audio Mute Active : Digital Code Squelch (DCS) : 9600 bps Packet Mode : Low TX Power Selected : Middle TX Power Selected (
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 4 3 ANT 13.8VDC EXT SP DATA 1 2 Antenna Jack 1 Connect your antenna here, using a type-M (PL-259) plug and coaxial cable. DATA Jack 2 This 6-pin mini-DIN connector provides simple interfacing to a packet Terminal Node Controller (TNC) for 1200 bps or 9600 bps operation. The pin connections are shown on page 10. EXT SP Jack 3 This 2-conductor, 3.5-mm mini phone jack provides audio output for an optional speaker. The optimum load impedance is 8 Ohms. Inserting a plug into th
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MH-48A6J MICROPHONE PTT Switch 1 6 Press this switch to transmit, and release it to receive. Keypad 2 These 16 keys generate DTMF tones during transmission. In the receive mode, these 16 keys can be used for 5 1 direct frequency entry and/or direct numeric recall of the Memory channels. 2 4 [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] P1 / P2 / P3 / P4 Buttons 3 [P1] button: Press this button to switch the “Main” 3 band between the “Left” and “Right” displays on the LCD screen. This is the best and easiest way to set the “M
