Vertex Standard FT-2800M Spezifikationen

FM TRANSCEIVERFT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, JapanVERTEX STANDARDUS Headquarters10900 W

8 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALMobile Power ConnectionsTo minimize voltage drop and avoid blowing the vehicle’s fuses, connect the supplied DCpower cable

9FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALINSTALLATIONBASE STATION INSTALLATIONThe FT-2800M is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT-2

10 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALVOL KnobThis control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the volumelevel.SQL KnobThis control is

11FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALFRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES[REV(DW)] KeyDuring split-frequency operation, such as through a repeater, this key reve

12 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALPTT SwitchPress this switch to transmit, and release it toreceive.KeypadThese 16 keys generate DTMF tones duringtransmissi

13FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALEXT SP JackThis 2-contact mini 3.5-mm mini phone jacks provide receiver audio output for an op-tional external speaker. The

14 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALHi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many featuresof the FT-2800M. I know you’re anxious to

15FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALBASIC OPERATION2) Direct Keypad Frequency EntryThe keypad of the MH-48A6J DTMF Microphone may be used for direct entry of t

16 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALTRANSMISSIONTo transmit, simply close the PTT (Push To Talk) switch on the microphone when the fre-quency is clear. Hold t

17FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALWEATHER BROADCAST RECEPTIONThe FT-2800M includes a unique feature which allows reception of weather broadcasts inthe 160-MH

ContentsIntroduction ...1Specifications...2Accessor

18 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALLOCK FEATURETo order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as-pects of the FT-2800M’

19FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALCHANNEL STEP SELECTIONTuning steps are factory preset to default increments which are appropriate for the countryto which t

20 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALRF SQUELCHA special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set thesquelch so that only s

21FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALADVANCED OPERATIONREPEATER OPERATIONThe FT-2800M includes a host of convenience features which makes operation on amateurre

22 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALADVANCED OPERATION[2] Automatic Repeater ShiftThe ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) feature in this transceiver allows easy a

23FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALADVANCED OPERATION[3] Separate Transmit Frequency Memories (“Odd Splits”)All memory channels can store independent receive

24 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALCTCSS/DCS OPERATIONCTCSS OperationMany repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed onyou

25FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALYour repeater may or may not re-transmit a CTCSS tone - some systems just useCTCSS to control access to the repeater, but d

26 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALTone Search ScanningIn operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS tone or DCS code being used byanother station o

27FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALCTCSS/DCS OPERATIONADVANCED OPERATIONCTCSS/DCS Bell PagingDuring CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set up the FT-2800M

1FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALThe Yaesu FT-2800M is a deluxe, rugged FM mobile transceiver providing high poweroutput and outstanding receiver performance

28 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALDTMF AUTODIALER OPERATIONNine DTMF Autodialer memories are available on the FT-2800M. These DTMF Autodialermemories can st

29FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALADVANCED OPERATIONThe speed at which the DTMF digits are sent can be changed. Two speed levels are avail-able: Low (10 digi

30 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALMEMORY STORAGEA wide array of memory resources are available on the FT-2800M. A total of 221 memoriesare available, and ea

31FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALMEMORY OPERATIONMEMORY RECALLOnce you have stored the memory or memories desired, you must now switch from the“VFO” mode to

32 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALWhile operating in the Memory Recall mode, press and hold in the [LOW(A/N)] key for onesecond to toggle the display betwee

33FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALMEMORY OPERATIONHOME CHANNEL MEMORYA Convenient one-touch “Home” channel memory is available to simplify return to yourmost

34 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALThe FT-2800M’s scanning capability provides the operator with many convenient methodsof rapid frequency navigation.BASIC S

35FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALMEMORY SKIP SCANNINGWhen you have some continuously-active channels in memories, you may wish to skip themfor scanning, but

36 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALPREFERENTIAL MEMORY SCANThe FT-2800M also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which youcan “flag”

37FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALPROGRAMMABLE BAND-SCAN LIMITSBesides band and memory scanning, this transceiver can be set to tune or scan only thefrequenc

2 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALGeneralFrequency Range: Tx 144 - 146 MHz or 144 - 148 MHzRx 144 - 146 MHz or 137 - 174 MHzChannel Step: 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/

38 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALPRIORITY CHANNEL SCANNING (DUAL WATCH)The FT-2800M’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which all

39FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALBAND EDGE BEEPERThe FT-2800M will automatically “beep” when the receiver’s band edge is encounteredduring scanning (either

40 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALThe Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to whereactivity is encountered by your ra

41FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALThe FT-2800M can be used to access an Internet link on a repeater which is equipped foroperation using the Vertex Standard

42 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL7. Rotate the DIAL knob, while pressing and holding in the [ ] key, to select the DTMFaccess number (“DTMF-1” ~ “DTMF-9”)

43FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALThe FT-2800M may be used for 1200 bps Packet operation, using most all commonly-available Terminal Node Controllers (TNCs).

44 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALTIME-OUT TIMERThe “Time-Out Timer” (TOT) feature is designed to force the transceiver into the “receive”mode after a prese

45FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALMISCELLANEOUS SETTINGSPROGRAMMING THE KEY ASSIGNMENTSDefault FT-2800M key functions have been assigned to the Microphone’s

46 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALMIC GAIN CONTROLYou can reduce the microphone input level when operating on tightly-clustered frequencies(channel spacing

47FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALIn some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be corruption of datain the microprocessor (due to s

3FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALSUPPLIED ACCESSORIESMicrophone MH-48A6J ...

48 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALThe FT-2800M includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and con-figuration data from one transceiver t

49FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALThe FT-2800M Set (Menu) mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, iseasy to activate and set. It may be u

50 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALMENU SELECTION DETAILS00 ALPHFunction: Programming an Alpha/Numeric label for a memory. See page 31 for details.01 APOFunc

51FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL09 DT DLYFunction: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer’s TX Delay Time.Available Values: 50/250/450/750/1000 (ms)Default: 450 (m

52 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL15 PRG P1Function: Programming the function assigned to Microphone’s [P1] key. See page 45 fordetails.Available Values: SQ

53FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL20 RF SQLFunction: Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level.Available Values: 1 - 10, or OFFDefault: OFF21 RPTRFunction: Sets

54 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL“SET” (MENU) MODE26 SQ DCSFunction: Setting of the DCS codeAvailable Values: 104 standard DCS codes.Default: 02327 SQ TNFF

55FT-2800M OPERATING MANUAL“SET” (MENU) MODE30 S SRCHFunction: Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode.Available Values: SINGLE/CONTDefault: SINGLESINGLE:

56 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALNOTE

1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEXSTANDARD could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.2. This

4 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALThis chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FT-2800M into a typi-cal amateur radio station. It is

Printed in JapanCopyright 2002VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX S

5FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALINSTALLATIONSAFETY INFORMATIONThe FT-2800M is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of RF (Radio Frequency)energy,

6 FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALANTENNA CONSIDERATIONThe FT-2800M is designed for use with antennas presenting an impedance of near 50 Ohmsat all operating

7FT-2800M OPERATING MANUALMOBILE INSTALLATIONThe FT-2800M must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 Volt negative ground elec-trical system. Mo