QUAD BAND FM TRANSCEIVER FT-8900R 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 ..................................... 3 Supplied Accessories ..................................... 3 Optional Accessories ...................................... 3 Installation ........................................................ 4 Preliminary Inspection ................................... 4 Installation Tips .............................................. 4 Safety Information ......................................... 5 Antenna Considerations ................................. 6 Mobile Installation ......................................... 8 Transceiver Installation .............................. 8 Mobile Power Connections ........................ 9 Mobile Speakers ........................................ 9 Base Station Installation .............................. 10 AC Power Supplies .................................. 10 Packet Radio Terminal Node Controller . 10 Front Panel Controls & Switches ................. 12 LCD .................................................................. 16 Rear Panel Connections ................................ 17 MH-48A6J Microphone ................................... 18 MH-42B6JS Microphone .................................. 19 Basic Operation .............................................. 20 Turning the Transceiver On and Off ........... 20 Adjusting the Squelch Setting ..................... 20 Selecting the Operating Band ...................... 20 Selecting the Frequency Band ..................... 21 Frequency Navigation .................................. 22 Tuning Dial .............................................. 22 Direct Keypad Frequency Entry .............. 22 Scannig .................................................... 22 Transmission ................................................ 23 Changing the Transmitter Power Level ... 23 Advanced Operation ...................................... 24 Lock Feature ................................................. 24 Keyboard Beeper .......................................... 24 Channel Step Selection ................................ 24 Display Brightness ....................................... 25 Band Linking ............................................... 25 Audio Muting ............................................... 26 RF Squelch ................................................... 26 Repeater Operation ........................................ 27 Repeater Shifts ............................................. 27 Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) ................. 27 Manual Repeater Shift Activation ............... 28 Changing the Default Repeater Shift ...... 28 CTCSS/DCS Operation ................................. 29 CTCSS Operation ........................................ 29 DCS Operation ............................................. 30 Tone Search Scanning ................................. 31 Memory Operation ........................................ 32 Regular Memory Channel Operation ........... 32 Memory Storage ....................................... 32 Memory Recall ......................................... 34 Memory Offset Tuning ............................ 34 Deleting Memories .................................. 34 HOME Channel Memory ........................ 35 Memory Only Mode ................................ 35 Hyper Memory Mode ................................... 36 Hyper Memory Storage ............................ 36 Hyper Memory Recall .............................. 36 Scanning .......................................................... 37 Setting the Scan-Resume Technique ........... 37 VFO Scanning .............................................. 38 Memory Scanning ........................................ 39 How to Skip (Omit) a Channel During Memory Scan Operation .... 39 Preferential Memory Scan ....................... 40 Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan .. 41 "Priority Channel" Scanning (Dual Watch) .. 42 Smart Search .................................................. 43 ARTSTM: Auto Range Transponder System .... 44 Basic ARTS Setup and Operation ............... 44 CW Identifier Setup ..................................... 45 DTMF Autodialer Operation ........................ 46 Internet Connection Feature ......................... 48 Miscellaneous Settings ................................... 50 Time-Out Timer ........................................... 50 Automatic Power Off ................................... 50 Programming the Key Assignment .............. 51 FM Bandwith & MIC Gain Control ............ 52 DCS Code Inversionm ................................. 53 Cross Band Repeater Operation .................. 54 Reset Procedure .............................................. 55 Cloning ............................................................ 56 Menu ("Set") Mode ........................................ 58 INTRODUCTION 1 2 VOL SQL 4 5 KEY2 SQL PWR VOL 3 LOW V/M HM SCN 6 LOW V/M HM SCN The FT-8900R is a ruggedly-built, high quality Quad Band FM transceiver providing 50 Watts of power output on the 29/50/144 MHz Amateur bands and 35 Watts on the 430 MHz band. The high power output of the FT-8900R is produced by its RD70HVF1 Power MOS FET amplifier, with a direct-flow heat sink and thermostatically-controlled cooling fan maintaining a safe temperature for the transceiver's circuitry. Featuring 809 memory channels, full duplex operation with independent Volume and Squelch controls, and built-in CTCSS and DCS encoder/decoder circuits, the FT-8900R includes provision for remote-head mounting, utilizing the optional YSK-8900 Separation Kit, which allows installation evening the most compact of cars. We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand fully the many features of your new FT-8900R transceiver. FT-8900R Operating Manual 1 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL RX: 28.000 - 29.700 MHz, 50.000 - 54.000 MHz, 108.000 - 180.000 MHz, 320.000 - 480.000 MHz, 700 - 985 MHz (Cellular Blocked) TX: 28.000 - 29.700 MHz, 50.000 - 54.000 MHz, 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, F1 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%), negative ground Current Consumption (Approx.): RX: 0.5 A (Squelched) TX: 8.0 A (50/430 MHz), 8.5 A (29/144 MHz) Case Size (W x H x D): 5.5" x 1.6" x 6.6" (140 x 41.5 x 168 mm) (w/o knobs & connectors) Weight (Approx.): 2.2 lb (1 kg) Frequency Range: TRANSMITTER Output Power: Modulation Type: Maximum Deviation: Spurious Radiation: Modulation Distortion: Microphone Impedance: DATA Jack Impedance: 50/20/10/5 W (29/50/144 MHz), 35/20/10/5 W (430 MHz) Variable Reactance ±5 kHz Better than ­60 dB (29 MHz: Better than ­50 dB) Less than 3% 2 k 10 k RECEIVER Circuit Type: Intermediate Frequencies: Sensitivity (for 12dB SINAD): Squelch Sensitivity: Selectivity (­6dB/­60dB): Maximum AF Output: AF Output Impedance: Double-conversion superheterodyne 45.05 MHz/450 kHz (Left band), 47.25 MHz/450 kHz (Right band) Better than 0.2 µV Better than 0.16 µV 12 kHz/30 kHz 2 W @ 8 for 5% THD 4-16 Specifications are subject to change without notice, and are guaranteed within the 29, 50, 144, and 430 MHz amateur bands only. Frequency ranges will vary according to transceiver version; check with your dealer. 2 FT-8900R Operating Manual 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 Operating Manual ............................................................................................................... 1 Warranty Card ..................................................................................................................... 1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MH-48A6J MH-42B6JS YSK-8900 MEK-2 MLS-100 FP-1023 FP-1030A CT-39A DTMF Microphone 1 Hand Microphone 1 Separation Kit Microphone Extension Kit 2 High-Power External Speaker AC Power Supply (25A: USA only) AC Power Supply (30A) Packet Interface Cable Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Yaesu dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options Connection of any non-Yaesuapproved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this apparatus. 1: If you replace the microphone from the MH-48A6J to MH-42B6JS or vice versa, perform Menu #23 (MIC). See page 63 for details. 2: When using the MH-48A6J or MH-42B6JS microphone in conjunction with the MEK-2, in some cases, the [P1] through [P4] functions may operate erratically. FT-8900R Operating Manual 3 INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FT-8900R 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-8900R. 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-8900R. Avoid heating vents and window locations that could expose the transceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates. The FT-8900R should not be used in an environment where the ambient temperature exceeds +140° F (+60° C). 4 FT-8900R Operating Manual INSTALLATION SAFETY INFORMATION The FT-8900R 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 away from passengers as possible. ...