FM TRANSCEIVER FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL PWR MHz REV LOW D/MR 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 Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Contents Introduction ..................................................... 1 Specifications .................................................... 2 Accessories & Options ..................................... 3 Supplied Accessories ..................................... 3 Optional Accessories ..................................... 3 Installation ........................................................ 4 Preliminary Inspection ................................... 4 Installation Tips .............................
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 situation. r Expanded receiver coverage: 137-174 MHz. r Keyboard entry of operating frequencies from the microphone.
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.
ACCESSORY & OPTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Microphone MH-48A6J ................................................................................................... Mobile Mounting Bracket MMB-83 ................................................................................ DC Power Cord w/Fuse ................................................................................................... Spare Fuse 15 A ......................................................................................................
INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FT-2800M into a typical amateur radio station. It is presumed that you possess technical knowledge and conceptual 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.
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 antenna installation.
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 transmission occurs accidentally without an antenna. Ensure that your antenna is designed to handle 65 Watts of transmitter power.
INSTALLATION MOBILE INSTALLATION The FT-2800M must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 Volt negative ground electrical 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 mechanically).
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.
INSTALLATION BASE STATION INSTALLATION The FT-2800M is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT2800M 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 requirements.
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.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES [REV(DW)] Key During split-frequency operation, such as through a repeater, this key reverses the transmit 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.
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 discussion.
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS EXT SP Jack This 2-contact mini 3.5-mm mini phone jacks provide 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. 13.8V DC Cable Pigtail w/Fuse This is the power supply connection for the transceiver.
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.
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 operating 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.
BASIC OPERATION TRANSMISSION To transmit, simply close the PTT (Push To Talk) switch on the microphone when the frequency 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..
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.
ADVANCED OPERATION LOCK FEATURE To order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the FT-2800M’s keys and knob may be locked out.
ADVANCED OPERATION CHANNEL STEP SELECTION Tuning steps are factory preset to default increments which are appropriate for the country to which this radio is exported. You may have a reason to use a different step size, however, and here is the procedure for changing the channel steps: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “29 STEP.” 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired step size (5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz). 3.
ADVANCED OPERATION RF SQUELCH A special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch. To set up the RF squelch circuit for operation, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “20 RF SQL.” 2.
ADVANCED OPERATION REPEATER OPERATION The FT-2800M includes a host of convenience features which makes operation on amateur repeaters both efficient and enjoyable.
ADVANCED OPERATION REPEATER OPERATION [2] Automatic Repeater Shift The ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) feature in this transceiver allows easy and convenient repeater operation by automatically activating the repeater shift function whenever you tune to a standard repeater subband. The ARS function is preset at the factory to conform to the standards for the country to which it is exported. The ARS function is enabled at the factory. To disable it: 1.
ADVANCED OPERATION REPEATER OPERATION [3] Separate Transmit Frequency Memories (“Odd Splits”) All memory channels can store independent receive and transmit frequencies, to accommodate occasional non-standard offsets with greater frequency resolution than is available using the “standard” shift feature. 1. First store the receive (repeater output) frequency. In the VFO mode, tune the transceiver to the desired receive frequency. Now press and hold in the [D/MR(MW)] key on the front panel for one second. 2.
ADVANCED OPERATION CTCSS/DCS OPERATION CTCSS Operation 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 Tone Coded Squelch System), is included in your FT-2800M, and is very easy to activate.
ADVANCED OPERATION CTCSS/DCS OPERATION Your 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-2800M is not passing audio, repeat steps “1” through “3” above, but rotate the DIAL knob so that “T ENC” appears - this will allow you to hear all traffic on the channel being received.
ADVANCED OPERATION CTCSS/DCS OPERATION Tone Search Scanning In operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS tone or DCS code being used by another station or stations, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the tone being used. Two things must be remembered in this regard: ¦ You must be sure that your repeater uses the same tone type (CTCSS vs. DCS).
ADVANCED OPERATION CTCSS/DCS OPERATION CTCSS/DCS Bell Paging During CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set up the FT-2800M 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 Bell: 1. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (“Tone Squelch”) or DCS operation, as described previously. 2. Adjust the operating frequency to the desired channel. 3.
ADVANCED OPERATION DTMF AUTODIALER OPERATION Nine DTMF Autodialer memories are available on the FT-2800M. These DTMF Autodialer memories can store up to 16 digits of a telephone number for repeater autopatch or other use. To load DTMF Autodialer memories, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “10 DT MEM.” 2.
ADVANCED OPERATION DTMF AUTODIALER OPERATION The speed at which the DTMF digits are sent can be changed. Two speed levels are available: Low (10 digits per second) and High (20 digits per second: default). To toggle between Low and High speed, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “11 DT SPD.” 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired speed (“50”: High speed or “100”: Low speed). 3.
MEMORY OPERATION MEMORY STORAGE A wide array of memory resources are available on the FT-2800M. A total of 221 memories are available, and each may be appended with an alpha-numeric label of up to six characters, for quick channel recognition. The “basic” memory bank for the FT-2800M 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. To store a frequency into memory: 1.
MEMORY OPERATION MEMORY RECALL Once you have stored the memory or memories desired, you must now switch from the “VFO” mode to the “Memory Recall” mode, so you can operate on the just-stored memory channels. 1. Press the [D/MR(MW)] key, repeatedly if necessary, until the “MR” icon and a memory channel number appear on the display; this indicates that the “Memory Recall” mode is now engaged. 2.
MEMORY OPERATION MEMORY RECALL While operating in the Memory Recall mode, press and hold in the [LOW(A/N)] key for one second to toggle the display between indication of the frequency and the channel’s Alpha/ Numeric label. Memory Tuning Once you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel, as though you were in the VFO mode. 1. With the FT-2800M in the Memory Recall mode, select the desired memory channel. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily.
MEMORY OPERATION HOME CHANNEL MEMORY A Convenient one-touch “Home” channel memory is available to simplify return to your most-often-used frequency. This memory does not appear in the regular memory bank, to simplify operation and speed recall of this important channel. To recall the Home channel, just press the [ D/ MR(MW)] key, repeatedly if necessary, until the “HM” icon appears on the display; this indicates that the Home Channel has been recalled.
SCANNING The FT-2800M’s scanning capability provides the operator with many convenient methods of rapid frequency navigation. BASIC SCANNER OPERATION 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). Scanning may be started or stopped using the microphone’s [UP] or [DWN] button.
SCANNING MEMORY SKIP SCANNING When you have some continuously-active channels in memories, you may wish to skip them for scanning, but still have them available for manual selection. To mask a memory to be skipped during scanning, use the following procedure: 1. Set the radio to Memory Recall mode by pressing the [D/MR(MW)] key repeatedly, as necessary, until “MR” and a channel number appear on the right side of the display. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning.
SCANNING PREFERENTIAL MEMORY SCAN The FT-2800M 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. When you initiate memory scanning, beginning on a channel with the Blinking “SKIP” icon appended, only those channels bearing the Blinking “SKIP” icon will be scanned.
SCANNING PROGRAMMABLE BAND-SCAN LIMITS Besides band and memory scanning, this transceiver can be set to tune or scan only the frequencies between user-defined lower and upper limits. For example, you may wish to limit tuning/scanning to 144.3 - 148.0 MHz, to avoid encroachment on the SSB/CW subband between 144.0 and 144.3 MHz These scanning limits are stored in special “Sub-Band Limit Memories,” labeled L0/U0 through L9/U9, with “L” and “U” designations representing the Lower and Upper limits, respectively.
SCANNING PRIORITY CHANNEL SCANNING (DUAL WATCH) The FT-2800M’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 Memory Channel for activity. If a station is received on the Memory Channel which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance with the Scan-Resume mode set via Menu mode “23 SCAN.” See page 34.
SCANNING BAND EDGE BEEPER The FT-2800M will automatically “beep” when the receiver’s band edge is encountered during scanning (either in standard VFO scanning or during PMS operation). You may additionally enable this feature (band edge beeper) when the frequency reaches the band edge while selecting the VFO frequency manually, using the DIAL knob. The procedure for enabling the Band-Edge Beeper (during manual tuning) is: 1.
SMART SEARCH OPERATION The Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to where activity is encountered by your radio.
INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE The FT-2800M can be used to access an Internet link on a repeater which is equipped for operation using the Vertex Standard WIRESTM (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) Internet linking system. 1. Press the [ ] key to activate the Internet Connection feature. The “int” icon will appear in the memory channel field. 2.
INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE 7. Rotate the DIAL knob, while pressing and holding in the [ ] key, to select the DTMF access number (“DTMF-1” ~ “DTMF-9”) corresponding to the Internet link repeater to which you wish to establish an Internet link. 8. With the Internet link feature activated (as in step 6 above), press the [ ] key or microphone’s [ P2] key to send out the DTMF tones according to your selection in step 7 (to establish the link to the Internet link repeater). 9.
PACKET OPERATION The FT-2800M may be used for 1200 bps Packet operation, using most all commonlyavailable Terminal Node Controllers (TNCs). Connections between the transceiver and the TNC are accomplished via the front panel Microphone connector and rear panel External Speaker jack, per the diagram below. The audio level from the receiver to the TNC may be adjusted by using the VOL knob, as with voice operation.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS TIME-OUT TIMER The “Time-Out Timer” (TOT) 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 event that the microphone PTT switch is accidentally locked in the “TX” condition.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS PROGRAMMING THE KEY ASSIGNMENTS Default FT-2800M 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. To change the assignments for the programmable keys: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item to be configured (“15 PRG P1,” “16 PRG P2,” “17 PRG P3,” or “18 PRG P4”). 2.
MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS MIC GAIN CONTROL You can reduce the microphone input level when operating on tightly-clustered frequencies (channel spacing of 12.5 or 15 kHz). This will reduce the transmitter deviation, thus minimizing interference to other users. To configure for the narrower bandwidth, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select “33 W/N DV.” 2.
RESET PROCEDURE In some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be corruption of data in the microprocessor (due to static electricity, etc.). If this happens, resetting of the microprocessor may restore normal operation. Note that all memories will be erased if you do a complete microprocessor reset, as described below. MICROPROCESSOR RESETTING To clear all memories and other settings to factory defaults: 1. Turn the radio off. 2.
CLONING The FT-2800M includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another FT-2800M. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radio’s data to another: 1. Turn both radios off. 2. Connect the user-constructed cloning cable between the MIC jacks of the two radios. 3.
“SET” (MENU) MODE The FT-2800M 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 and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item to be adjusted. 3.
“SET” (MENU) MODE MENU SELECTION DETAILS 00 ALPH Function: Programming an Alpha/Numeric label for a memory. See page 31 for details. 01 APO Function: Enables/disables the Automatic Power Off feature. Available Values: 1H - 12 H, or OFF (1 Hour ~ 12 Hours) Default: OFF 02 ARS Function: Activates/deactivates the Automatic Repeater Shift feature. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: ON 03 BEEP Function: Enables/disables the key beeper.
“SET” (MENU) MODE MENU SELECTION DETAILS 09 DT DLY Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer’s TX Delay Time. Available Values: 50/250/450/750/1000 (ms) Default: 450 (ms) 10 DT MEM Function: Loading of the DTMF Autodialer Memories. See page 28 for details. 11 DT SPD Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed. Available Values: 50/100 (ms) Default: 50 (ms) 12 EDG BP Function: Enables/disable the Band-edge beeper while scanning.
“SET” (MENU) MODE MENU SELECTION DETAILS 15 PRG P1 Function: Programming the function assigned to Microphone’s [P1] key. See page 45 for details. Available Values: SQLOFF/S SRCH/TONE/T SRCH/T CALL/RPTR/DC IN/DIMR/WX CH/INTKEY/SKIP Default: USA version; SQLOFF, EXT version; T CALL 16 PRG P2 Function: Programming the function assigned to Microphone’s [P2] key. See page 45 for details.
“SET” (MENU) MODE MENU SELECTION DETAILS 20 RF SQL Function: Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level. Available Values: 1 - 10, or OFF Default: OFF 21 RPTR Function: Sets the Repeater Shift direction. Available Values: –RPTR/+RPTR/SIMP Default: SIMP 22 RVRT Function: Enables/disables the “Priority Channel Revert” feature. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF 23 SCAN Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode.
“SET” (MENU) MODE MENU SELECTION DETAILS 26 SQ DCS Function: Setting of the DCS code Available Values: 104 standard DCS codes. Default: 023 27 SQ TNF Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Available Values: 50 standard CTCSS tones. Default: 100.0 (Hz) 28 SQ TYP Function: Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode.
“SET” (MENU) MODE MENU SELECTION DETAILS 30 S SRCH Function: Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. Available Values: SINGLE/CONT Default: SINGLE SINGLE: In this mode, the transceiver will sweep the current band once in each direction starting on the current frequency. All channels where activity is present will be loaded into the Smart Search memories; whether or not all 31 memories are filled, the search will stop after one sweep in each direction.
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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. 3.
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