HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER FT-817ND OPERATING MANUAL 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. 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 ................................... 4 Plug Pinout ...................................................... 5 Installation ...................................................... 6 Connecting the Supplied YHA-63 Antenna ......... 6 Connecting the Microphone ................................. 7 Shoulder Strap Installation ................................... 7 Rubber Foot Installation ....................................... 7 Alkaline Battery Installation and Use .................. 8 External Power Connections ................................ 9 FNB-85 Ni-Cd Battery Pack Installation and Use .. 10 Front Panel Control & Switches ................. 12 Side Panel Switch & Connectors ................ 16 Rear Panel Connectors ................................ 17 Operation ...................................................... 18 Turning the Transceiver On and Off .................. 18 Supply Voltage Display ...................................... 18 Operating Band Selection .................................. 19 Mode Selection ................................................... 19 Adjusting the Audio Volume Level .................... 19 Menu Quick Start ............................................... 20 Adjusting the RF Gain and Squelch ................... 20 Setting the Operating Frequency ........................ 21 Stacked VFO System ......................................... 21 Operation on 5 MHz Band (U.S. Version Only) ............................................ 22 Receiver Accessories ..................................... 23 Clarifier (Receiver incremental Tuning) ............ 23 IF SHIFT ............................................................ 24 AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ......................... 25 Noise Blanker ..................................................... 25 IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) .................... 25 ATT (Front End Attenuator) ............................... 26 AM/FM DIAL .................................................... 26 Automatic Power-Off Feature ............................ 27 Transmitter Operation ................................. 28 SSB Transmission .............................................. 28 Basic Setup/Operation ................................... 28 Adjusting the transmitter Power Output ... 28 VOX Operation ............................................. 29 CW Transmission ............................................... 30 Operation using Straight Key/ External Keying Device ................................ 30 Operation using the Built-in Electronic Keyer ........................ 32 FM Transmission ................................................ 33 Basic Setup/Operation ................................... 33 Repeater Operation ........................................ 33 Tone Search Scanning ............................... 35 DCS Operation .............................................. 36 DCS Search Scanning ............................... 36 ARTSTM (Auto Range Transpond System) Operation ....................................................... 37 CW Identifier Setup ....................................... 37 Digital Mode Operation (SSB-Based AFSK) .... 38 RTTY (Radio TeleType) Operation ............... 38 PSK31 Operation ........................................... 39 "USER" Defined Digital Modes ................... 40 Packet (1200/9600 bps FM) Operation .............. 41 AM Transmission ............................................... 42 Split Frequency Operation ................................. 42 Time-Out Timer .................................................. 43 WeatherFax Monitoring ..................................... 43 Memory Operation ...................................... 44 QMB Channel ..................................................... 44 Memory Operation on "Regular" Memory Channels ............................. 45 Normal Memory Storage .............................. 45 Split-Frequency Memory Storage ................. 45 Memory Channel Recall ................................ 46 Masking Memory .......................................... 47 Memory Operation on "HOME" Channel Memories ............................. 48 Labeling Memories ............................................ 49 Spectrum Scope Monitor Operation .......... 50 Smart SearchTM Operation .......................... 51 Scanning Operation ..................................... 52 Scanning Operation ............................................ 52 Scan Skip Programming (Memory Mode Only) .... 52 Scan-Resume Choices .............................. 52 Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) Operation . 54 Dual Watch Operation ................................. 56 Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency: 5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) ........................ 57 Menu Operation ........................................... 58 Clonning ........................................................ 69 CAT System Programming ....................... 70 Installation of Optional Accessories ........... 74 Option Filters YF-122S/YF-122C ................... 74 High-Stability Reference Oscillator TCXO-9 ... 75 Power-on Microprocessor Reset Procedure ..... 76 Appendix ....................................................... 77 Setup of Memories for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) FM Satellite Operation ....................................... 77 BAND DATA Format ......................................... 80 INTRODUCTION The FT-817ND is a compact, innovative multiband, multimode portable transceiver for the amateur radio MF/HF/VHF/UHF bands. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands (include the 60 m band: USA version) plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands, the FT-817ND includes operation on the SSB, CW, AM, FM, and Digital modes, yielding the most comprehensive performance package available for portable operation. Designed for use either from an external DC power source or internal batteries, the FT817ND provides five watts of power output from a 13.8-Volt external power supply. When using the FNB-85 Ni-MH Battery Pack or 8 "AA" Alkaline Cells (not supplied), the FT817ND automatically switches to 2.5 Watts of output power. Via the Menu system, "High" power may be selected during battery operation, providing as much as 5 Watts of output, depending on the operating frequency. The multi-function Liquid-Crystal Display includes Blue, Amber, and Violet backlighting, which may be disabled for battery conservation. The display includes bar-graph indication of power output, ALC voltage, SWR, and modulation level. Also include are a number of operating status icons, as well as the function displays for the three operating function keys ( , , and ). Among the advanced features of the FT-817ND are many incorporated only in large basestation transceivers. These include Dual VFOs; Split-Frequency operation; IF Shift; Clarifier ("R.I.T."); IF Noise Blanker; AGC Fast/Slow/Auto/Off selection; RF Gain and Squelch control; IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) and a receiver front-end Attenuator; AM Aircraft reception; AM and FM Broadcast reception; VOX; Built-in Electronic Keyer; Adjustable CW Pitch; Automatic FM Repeater Shift (ARS); Built-in CTCSS Encoder/Decoders; ARTSTM (Auto-Range Transponder System); Smart SearchTM Automatic Memory Loading System; Spectrum Scope; 200 Memories plus Home Channels and Band-limiting Memories; Alpha-Numeric Labeling of Memories; Automatic Power-Off (APO) and Time-Out Timer (TOT) functions; Computer Interface capability; and Cloning capability. We urge you to read this manual in its entirety, so as to gain a full understanding of the amazing capability of the exciting FT-817ND Portable Transceiver. FT-817ND Operating Manual 1 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Receive: 100 kHz-30 MHz 50 MHz-54 MHz 76 MHz-108 MHz (WFM only) 87.5 MHz-108 MHz (EU) 108 MHz-154 MHz (USA) 144 MHz-148 (146) MHz (Other markets) 430 (420) MHz-450 (440) MHz Transmit: 160-6 Meters (USA: includes 60 meters) 2 Meters 70 Centimeters (Amateur bands only) 5.1675 MHz Alaska Emergency Frequency (USA only) Emission Modes: A1 (CW), A3 (AM), A3J (LSB/USB), F3 (FM), F1 (9600 bps packet), F2 (1200 bps packet) Synthesizer Steps (Min.): 10 Hz (CW/SSB), 100 Hz (AM/FM) Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms, Unbalanced (Front: Type BNC, Rear: Type M) Operating Temp. Range: ­10 °C to +60 °C (+14 °F to +140 °F) Frequency Stability: ±4 ppm from 1 min. to 60 min after power on. @25 °C: 1 ppm/hour ±0.5 ppm/1 hour @25 °C, after warmup (with optional TCXO-9) Supply Voltage: Normal: 13.8 VDC ± 15 %, Negative Ground Operating: 8.0-16.0 V, Negative Ground FBA-28 (w/8 "AA" Alkaline Cells): 12.0 V FNB-85 (Ni-MH Battery Pack): 9.6 V Current Consumption: Squelched: 250 mA (Approx.) Receive: 450 mA Transmit: 2.0 A Case Size (W x H x D): 135 x 38 x 165 mm (5.31" x 1.5" x 6.50") Weight (Approx.): 1.17 kg (2.58 lb) w/Alkaline battery, antenna, w/o Microphone Frequency Range: TRANSMITTER 5 W (SSB/CW/FM), 1.5 W (AM Carrier) @13.8 V SSB: Balanced Modulator AM: Early Stage (Low Level) FM: Variable Reactance FM Maximum Deviation: ±5 kHz (FM-N: ±2.5 kHz) Spurious Radiation: ­50 dB (1.8-29.7 MHz) ­60 dB (50/144/430 MHz) Carrier Suppression: >40 dB Opp. Sideband Supp.: >50 dB SSB Frequency Response: 400 Hz-2600 Hz (­6 dB) Microphone Impedance: 200-10k Ohms (Nominal: 600 Ohms) RF Power Output: Modulation Types: 2 FT-817ND Operating Manual SPECIFICATIONS RECEIVER Circuit Type: Double-Conversion Superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies: 1st: 68.33 MHz (SSB/CW/AM/FM); 10.7 MHz (WFM) 2nd: 455 kHz SSB/CW AM FM Sensitivity: 100 kHz-500 kHz ­ ­ ­ 500 kHz-1.8 MHz ­ 32 µV ­ 1.8 MHz-28 MHz 0.25 µV 2 µV ­ 28 MHz-30 MHz 0.25 µV 2 µV 0.5 µV 50 MHz-54 MHz 0.2 µV 2 µV 0.32 µV 144/430 MHz 0.125 µV ­ 0.2 µV (IPO, ATT off, SSB/CW/AM = 10 dB S/N, FM = 12 dB SINAD) Squelch Sensitivity: SSB/CW/AM FM 1.8 MHz-28 MHz 2.5 µV ­ 28 MHz-30 MHz 2.5 µV 0.32 µV 50 MHz-54 MHz 1 µV 0.2 µV 144/430 MHz 0.5 µV 0.16 µV (IPO, ATT off) Image Rejection: HF/50 MHz: 70 dB 144/430 MHz: 60 dB IF Rejection: 60 dB Selectivity (­6/­60 dB): SSB/CW: 2.2 kHz/4.5 kHz AM: 6 kHz/20 kHz FM: 15 kHz/30 kHz FM-N: 9 kHz/25 kHz SSB (optional YF-122S installed): 2.3 kHz/4.7 kHz (­66 dB) CW (optional YF-122C installed): 500 Hz/2.0 kHz CW (optional YF-122CN installed): 300 Hz/1.0 kHz AF Output: 1.0 W (8 Ohms, 10% THD or less) AF Output Impedance: 4-16 Ohms Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within amateur bands only. Frequency ranges vary according to transceiver version; check with your dealer. FT-817ND Operating Manual 3 ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES MH-31A8J FNB-85 NC-72B/C/U FBA-28 YHA-63 E-DC-6 Shoulder Strap Ferrite Core Rubber Foot Hand Microphone Ni-MH Battery Pack (9.6 V, 1400 mAh) Battery Charger Battery Case (holds 8 "AA" size Alkaline cells [not supplied]) Whip Antenna for (50/144/430 MHz) DC Cable Available Options FNB-85 FNB-72 NC-72B/C/U YF-122S YF-122C YF-122CN TCXO-9 MH-36E8J CT-62 CT-39A Ni-MH Battery Pack (9.6 V, 1400 mAh) Ni-Cd Battery Pack (9.6 V, 1000 mAh) Battery Charger Collins SSB Filter (2.3 kHz/4.7 kHz: ­6 dB/­66 dB) Collins CW Filter (500 Hz/2 kHz: ­6 dB/­60 dB) Collins CW Filter (300 Hz/1 kHz: ­6 dB/­60 dB) TCXO Unit (±0.5 ppm) DTMF Microphone CAT Interface Cable Packet Cable : "B" suffix is for use with 120 VAC, "C" suffix is for use with 230-240 VAC, and "U" suffix is for use with 230 VAC. 4 FT-817ND Operating Manual PLUG PINOUT FT-817ND Operating Manual 5 INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED YHA-63 ANTENNA Your FT-817ND is supplied with a three-section antenna, model YHA-63 which is designed for optimum performance on the 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz. It also works well on the FM broadcast and other VHF bands. This antenna is intended for connection to the front panel's BNC-type antenna connector. For HF and/or 50 MHz operation, most hikers carry their own dipole or collapsible vertical antenna, fed by a small-diameter coaxial cable terminated in a type "M" (PL-259) plug, and these kinds of antennas may be connected to the rear panel's antenna connector. The YHA-63 should be connected to the top panel's "BNC" connector, using the following guidelines: For 144/430 MHz operation (only), connect the shorter cap section to the screw post on the top of the main antenna shaft, then screw the assembled YHA-63 onto the BNC conn ...