Operation Manual

20 FT-8900R Operating Manual
Hi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many features of
the FT-8900R. 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. . .let’s get operating!
TURNING THE TRANSCEIVER ON AND OFF
1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the “right”
VOL knob for 2 seconds.
When you turn on the FT-8900R, the current DC sup-
ply voltage is indicated on the LCD for 2 seconds.
After this interval, the display will switch its normal
indication of the operating frequency.
2. To turn the transceiver off, again press and hold in the “right” VOL knob for 2 seconds.
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO VOLUME LEVEL
The audio volume level is set independently for the “left” and “right” sides of the trans-
ceiver. The “left” VOL knob provides adjustment for the “left” side of the FT-8900R, while
the “right” VOL knob provides adjustment for the “right” side of the FT-8900R.
ADJUSTING THE SQUELCH SETTING
The squelch is also set independently for the “left” and “right” sides of the transceiver. The
“left” SQL knob provides adjustment for the “left” side of the FT-8900R, while the “right”
SQL knob provides adjustment for the “right” side of the FT-8900R.
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. See
page 26 for details
SELECTING THE OPERATING BAND
In the factory default configuration, The FT-8900R operates in the “Dual Receive” mode.
During Dual Receive operation, the “Main” band frequency ( on which transmission is pos-
sible) will be indicated by the “ ” icon.
To establish the “Main” band, simply press the microphone’s
[
P1
] key (
MH-48A6J,
[
ACC
]
key: MH-42B6JS
)
, or press the DIAL knob for the “left” or “right” side momentarily, as
appropriate. You will observe the “ ” icon lighting up alternate sides of the display as
you switch “Main” bands from the “left” side to the “right” side, and vice-versa.
BASIC OPERATION
4
6
5
SQL
VOL
LOW
V/M
HM
SCN
KEY2
PWR