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. Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Contents Introduction ..................................................... 1 Specifications .................................................... 2 Accessories & Options ..................................... 3 Supplied Accessories ..................................... 3 Optional Accessories ..................................... 3 Installation ........................................................ 4 Preliminary Inspection ................................... 4 Installation Tips ............................................. 4 Safety Information ......................................... 5 Antenna Considerations ................................. 6 Mobile Installation ......................................... 7 Transceiver Installation ............................. 7 Mobile Power Connections ........................ 8 Mobile Speakers ........................................ 8 Base Station Installation ................................ 9 AC Power Supplies .................................... 9 Base Station Feet ....................................... 9 Front Panel Controls & Switches ................. 10 Microphone Switches ..................................... 12 Rear Panel Connectors .................................. 13 Basic Operation .............................................. 14 Turning the Transceiver On and Off ............ 14 Adjusting the Audio Volume Level ............. 14 Adjusting the Squelch Setting ..................... 14 Frequency Navigation .................................. 14 Tuning Dial ............................................. 14 Direct Keypad Frequency Entry .............. 15 Scanning .................................................. 15 Transmission ................................................ 16 Changing the Transmitter Power Level ... 16 Advanced Operation ...................................... 17 Weather Broadcast Reception ...................... 17 Lock Feature ................................................ 18 Keyboard Beeper ......................................... 18 Channel Step Selection ................................ 19 Display Brightness ....................................... 19 RF Squelch .................................................. 20 Repeater Operation ...................................... 21 Repeater Splits ......................................... 21 Standard Repeater Shift ....................... 21 Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) ......... 22 Separate Transmit Frequency Memory ("Odd Splits") ................................ 23 CTCSS/DCS Operation ............................... 24 CTCSS Operation .................................... 24 DCS Operation ........................................ 25 Tone Search Scanning ............................. 26 CTCSS/DCS Bell Paging ........................ 27 Split Tone Operation ............................... 27 DTMF Autodialer Operation ....................... 28 Memory Operation ........................................ 30 Memory Storage .......................................... 30 Memory Recall ............................................ 31 Labeling Memories .................................. 32 Memory Tuning ....................................... 33 Deleting Memories .................................. 32 HOME Channel Memory ............................. 33 Memory Only Mode .................................... 33 Scanning ......................................................... 34 Basic Scanner Operation ............................. 34 Scan-Resume Option ................................... 34 Memory Skip Scanning ............................... 35 Preferential Memory Scan ........................... 36 Programmable Band-Scan Limits ................ 37 Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch) .... 38 Priority Revert Mode ............................... 38 Band Edge Beeper ....................................... 39 Smart Search Operation ............................... 40 Internet Connection Feature ......................... 41 Packet Operation ........................................... 42 Miscellaneous Settings ................................... 43 Time-Out Timer ........................................... 43 Automatic Power-Off ................................... 43 Programming the Key Assignments ............. 45 MIC Gain Control ........................................ 46 Reset Procedure ............................................. 47 Microprocessor Resetting ............................ 47 Set Mode Resetting ...................................... 47 Cloning ............................................................ 48 "Set" (Menu) Mode ........................................ 49 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. r Excellent protection from receiver intermodulation distortion, thanks to Yaesu's renowned Advanced Track Tuning front end. r 221 memories which can store repeater shifts, odd repeater shifts, CTCSS/DCS tones, and 6-character Alpha-Numeric labels for easy channel recognition. r 10 NOAA Weather Broadcast Channels, with Weather Alert. r Built-in CTCSS and DCS Encoder/Decoder circuits. r The Smart SearchTM feature, which automatically sweeps a band and loads active frequencies into dedicated memory banks, is ideal for identifying active repeaters when visiting a city for the first time. r Extensive Menu system, which allows customization of a number of transceiver performance characteristics. r The Yaesu-exclusive multi-function LCD display. Additional features include a transmit Time-Out-Timer (TOT), Automatic Power-Off (APO), Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), plus provision for reduction of the Tx deviation in areas of high channel congestion. And an RF Squelch circuit allows the owner to set the squelch to open at a programmable setting of the S-Meter, thus reducing guesswork in setting the squelch threshold. Congratulations on your purchase of the FT-2800M! Whether this is your first rig, or if Yaesu equipment is already the backbone of your station, the Vertex Standard organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which should provide you with many years of satisfying operation. Our dealer network and technical support personnel stand behind every product we sell, and we invite you to contact us should you require technical advice or assistance. We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety prior to installing the FT-2800M, so that you fully understand the capabilities of your new transceiver. FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL 1 SPECIFICATIONS General 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 (5 W) Operating Temperature Range: ­4° F to +140° F (­20° C to +60° C) Case Size (WxHxD): 6.3" x 2.0" x 7.3" (160 x 50 x 185 mm) (w/o knobs) Weight (Approx.): 4.0 lb (1.8 kg) Frequency Range: Transmitter Output Power: Modulation Type: Maximum Deviation: Spurious Radiation: Microphone Impedance: 65 W/25 W/10 W/5 W Variable Reactance ±5 kHz/±2.5 kHz Better than ­60 dB 2000 Ohms Receiver Circuit Type: Ifs: Sensitivity (for 12dB SINAD): Selectivity (­6/­60dB): IF Rejection: Image Rejection: Maximum AF Output: Double Conversion Superheterodyne 21.7 MHz & 450 kHz Better than 0.2 µV 12 kHz/28 kHz Better than 70 dB Better than 70 dB 3 W into 4 Ohms @10 % THD Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation. Specifications guaranteed only within Amateur band. 2 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL ACCESSORY & OPTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Microphone MH-48A6J ................................................................................................... Mobile Mounting Bracket MMB-83 ................................................................................ DC Power Cord w/Fuse ................................................................................................... Spare Fuse 15 A ............................................................................................................... Base Station Feet ............................................................................................................. Operating Manual ............................................................................................................ Warranty Card ................................................................................................................. 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES High-Power External Speaker AC Power Supply AC Power Supply AC Power Supply MLS-100 FP-1023 (25 A: USA only) FP-1025A (25 A) FP-1030A (35 A) FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL 3 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. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION Inspect the transceiver visually immediately upon opening the packing carton. Confirm that all controls and switches work freely, and inspect the cabinet for any damage. Gently shake the transceiver to verify that no internal components have been shaken loose due to rough handling during shipping. If any evidence of damage is discovered, document it thoroughly and contact the shipping company (or your local dealer, if the unit was purchased over-the-counter) so as to get instructions regarding the prompt resolution of the damage situation. Be certain to save the shipping carton, especially if there are any punctures or other evidence of damage incurred during shipping; if it is necessary to return the unit for service or replacement, use the original packing materials but put the entire package inside another packing carton, so as to preserve the evidence of shipping damage for insurance purposes. INSTALLATION TIPS To ensure long life of the components, be certain to provide adequate ventilation around the cabinet of the FT-2800M. Do not install the transceiver on top of another heat-generating device (such as a power supply or amplifier), and do not place equipment, books, or papers on top of the FT-2800M. Avoid heating vents and window locations that could expose the transceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates. The FT-2800M should not be used in an environment where the ambient temperature exceeds +140 °F (+60 °C). 4 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL 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. Be certain to wrap any wire or cable splices thoroughly with insulating electrical tape, to prevent short circuits. Do not route cables or wires through door jambs or other locations where, through wear and tear, they may become frayed and shorted to ground or to each other. Do not stand in front of a directional antenna while you are transmitting into that antenna. Do not install a directional antenna in any location where humans or pets may be walking in the main directional lobe of the antenna's radiation pattern. In mobile installations, it is preferable to mount your antenna on top of the roof of the vehicle, if feasible, so as to utilize the car body as a counterpoise for the antenna and raise the radiation pattern as far ...