FM TRANSCEIVER

FT-1802M

OPERATING MANUAL

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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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 Mobile Power Connections. 8 Mobile Speakers.. 8 Base Station Installation.. 9 AC Power Supplies. 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.. 15 1) Tuning Dial... 15 2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry.. 15 3) 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 Standard Repeater Shift.. 21 Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS). 22 Separate Transmit Frequency Memory (Odd Splits).. 23 CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation. 24 CTCSS Operation. 24 DCS Operation... 25 Tone Search Scanning.. 26 EPCS Operation.. 27 CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell Paging. 29 Split Tone Operation. 27 DTMF Operation.. 32 Manual DTMF Tone Generation. 32 DTMF Autodialer. 32 Memory Operation.. 34 Memory Storage.. 34 Memory Recall.. 35 Labeling Memories.. 36 Memory Tuning.. 37 Masking Memories.. 37 Memory Bank Operation.. 38 Assigning Memories to a Memory Bank. 38 Memory Bank Recall. 38 Removing Memories from a Memory Bank. 39 Changing a Memory Banks Name. 39 HOME Channel Memory.. 40 Memory Only Mode.. 41 Scanning... 42 Basic Scanner Operation.. 42 Scan-Resume Option.. 43 Memory Skip Scanning. 44 Preferential Memory Scan.. 45 Memory Bank Link Scan.. 46 Programmable Band-Scan Limits. 47 Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch). 48 Priority Revert Mode. 48 Weather Alert Scan.. 49 Band Edge Beeper.. 49 Smart Search Operation.. 50 Internet Connection Feature.. 52 SRG Mode.. 52 FRG Mode.. 52 ARTS... 55 Basic ARTS Setup and Operation. 55 ARTS Polling Time Options.. 56 ARTS Alert Beep Options.. 56 CW Identifier Setup.. 57 CW Training Feature. 58 Packet Operation.. 59 Miscellaneous Settings.. 60 Password.. 60 Time-Out Timer.. 61 Automatic Power-Off.. 61 Busy Channel Lock-Out.. 62 Programming the Key Assignments. 63 FM Bandwidth & TX Deviation Level. 64 MIC Gain Setting... 64 DCS Code Inversion. 65 Reset Procedure... 66 Microprocessor Resetting.. 66 Set Mode Resetting.. 66 Cloning.. 67 Set (Menu) Mode.. 68

INTRODUCTION

The Yaesu FT-1802M 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-1802Ms feature complement are: 50 Watts of power output, with selection of four power levels for every operating situation. Expanded receiver coverage: 136-174 MHz. Keyboard entry of operating frequencies from the microphone. Excellent protection from receiver intermodulation distortion, thanks to Yaesus renowned Advanced Track Tuning front end. 221 memories (200 basic memory channels, 10 sets of band-edge memory channels, and one Home channel) which can store repeater shifts, odd repeater shifts, CTCSS/ DCS tones, and 6-character Alpha-Numeric labels for easy channel recognition. 10 NOAA Weather Broadcast Channels, with Weather Alert and a Volume Control for the Weather Alert tone. Built-in CTCSS and DCS Encoder/Decoder circuits. 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. Extensive Menu system, which allows customization of a number of transceiver performance characteristics. 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-1802M! 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-1802M, so that you fully understand the capabilities of your new transceiver.

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

The FT-1802M display illumination has been specially engineered to provide high visibility with minimal disruption of your night vision while you are driving. The brightness of the display is manually adjustable, using the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 16 DIMMER. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select a comfortable brightness level (LVL 0 - LVL10). 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save your new setting and exit to normal operation.

RF SQUELCH

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. To set up the RF squelch circuit for operation, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 42 RF SQL. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired signal strength level for the squelch threshold (S1 - S9 or OFF). 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save your new setting and exit to normal operation. The receivers squelch will open based on the highest level set by the two squelch systems, Noise Squelch and RF Squelch. For example: 1) If the Noise Squelch (SQL control) is set so that signals at a level of S-3 will open the squelch, but the RF Squelch (Menu #42) is set to S-9, the squelch will only open on signals which are S-9 or stronger on the S-meter. 2) If the RF Squelch is set to S-3, but the Noise Squelch is set to a high level which will only pass signals which are Full Scale on the S-meter, the squelch will only open on signals which are Full Scale on the S-meter. In this case, the Noise Squelch overrides the action of the RF Squelch.

REPEATER OPERATION

The FT-1802M includes a host of convenience features which makes operation on amateur repeaters both efficient and enjoyable. This transceiver offers three methods of setting up split-frequency operation on repeaters: Manual selection of preset repeater shifts (Standard Repeater Shift); Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), providing automatic activation of repeater shifts while operating within designated repeater frequency subbands; and Independently stored transmit and receive frequencies (typically not corresponding to established repeater frequency shifts).

Your repeater may or may not re-transmit a CTCSS tone - some systems just use CTCSS to control access to the repeater, but dont pass it along when transmitting. If the S-Meter deflects, but the FT-1802M is not passing audio, repeat steps 1 through 3 above, but rotate the DIAL knob so that TONE appears - this will allow you to hear all traffic on the channel being received. You may use the Menu to re-program one of the Microphones programmable keys for quick access to Menu #52 (TN FRQ), from which you can perform the above setup procedure. See page 63 for details on the setup of the programmable keys.

DCS OPERATION

Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system which generally provides more immunity from false paging than does CTCSS. The DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your FT-1802M, and operation is very similar to that just described for CTCSS. Your repeater system may be configured for DCS; if not, it is frequently quite useful in Simplex operation if your friend(s) use transceivers equipped with this advanced feature. Just as in CTCSS operation, DCS requires that you set the Tone Mode to DCS and that you select a Tone Code. 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 49 SQL.TYP. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob until DCS appears on the display; this activates the DCS Encoder/Decoder. DCS CODE 3. Now press the [ MHz ( SET )] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu 14 DCS CD. 4. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to enable the adjustment of the DCS code. 5. R o t a t e t h e DIAL knob to select the desired DCS Code (a three-digit number). 6. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Remember that the DCS is an Encode/Decode system, so your receiver will remain muted until a matching DCS code is received on an incoming transmission. Switch the DCS off when youre just tuning around the band!

TONE SEARCH SCANNING

In operating situations where you dont know the CTCSS tone or DCS code being used by another station or stations, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the tone being used. Two things must be remembered in this regard: You must be sure that your repeater uses the same tone type (CTCSS vs. DCS). Some repeaters do not pass the CTCSS tone or DCS code; you may have to listen to the station(s) transmitting on the repeater uplink (input) frequency in order to allow Tone Search Scanning to work. To scan for the tone in use: 1. Set the radio up for either CTCSS or DCS Decoder operation (see the previous discussion). In the case of CTCSS, TSQ will appear on the display; in the case of DCS, DCS will appear on the display. 2. Press the Microphones [P3] key momentarily to start scanning for the incoming CTCSS or DCS tone/code. 3. When the radio detects the correct tone or code, it will halt on that tone/code, and audio will be allowed to pass. 4. Press the Microphones [P3] key momentarily to lock in that tone/code and exit to normal operation. If the Tone Scan feature does not detect a tone or code, it will continue to scan indefinitely. When this happens, it may be that the other station is not sending any tone. You can press the Microphones [P3] key to halt the scan at any time. You may listen to the (muted) signals from the other stations during Tone Scanning when Set Mode Item 54 TS MUT is set to OFF. See page 80 for details. You can also change the Tone Search scanning speed, using Set Mode Item 55 TS SPD. See page 80 for details. Tone Scanning works either in the VFO or Memory mode.

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS BELL OPERATION
During CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the FT-1802M such that a ringing bell sound alerts you to the fact that a call is coming in. Here is the procedure for activating the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell: 1. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (Tone Squelch), DCS, or EPCS operation, as described previously. 2. Adjust the operating frequency to the desired channel. 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 7 BELL. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired number of rings of the Bell. The available choices are 1, 3, 5, or 8 rings, CNTNUE (continuous ringing), or OFF. 5. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. When you are called by a station whose transceiver is sending a CTCSS tone, DCS code, or CTCSS code pair which matches that set into your Decoder, the Bell will ring in accordance with this programming. When the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell is activated, the icon will appear on the display.

SPLIT TONE OPERATION

The FT-1802M can be operated in a Split Tone configuration, to enable operation on repeaters using a mix of both CTCSS and DCS control via the Set mode. 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 48 SPLIT. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to set this Menu item to ON (to enable the Split Tone feature). 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. When the Split Tone feature is activated, you can see the following additional parameters following the RV TN parameter (while selecting the tone mode by Set mode item 49 SQL.TYP): D CODE: DCS Encode only (the DCS icon will blink during operation) T DCS: Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes a DCS code (the T icon will blink and the DCS icon will appear during operation) D TONE: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS Tone (the T SQ icon will appear and DCS icons will blink during operation) Select the desired operating mode from the selections shown above.

DTMF OPERATION

The Microphones 16-button keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeater control, or Internet-link access purposes. Besides numerical digits [0] through [9], the keypad includes the [ ] and [#] digits, plus the [A], [B], [C], and [D] tones often used for repeater control.

MEMORY RECALL

Once you have stored the memory or memories desired, you must now switch from the VFO mode to the Memory Recall mode, so you can operate on the just-stored memory channels. 1. Press the [D/MR(MW)] key, repeatedly if necessary, until the MR icon and a memory channel number appear on the display; this indicates that the Memory Recall mode is now engaged. 2. When more than one memory has been stored, use the DIAL knob to select any of the programmed memories for operation. Alternatively, the microphones [UP] or [DWN] button may be used to step or scan through the available memories. When using the microphones buttons, press the button momentarily to move one step up or down; press and hold in the [UP] or [DWN] button for one second to begin memory scanning.
Memory Recall from the Microphones Keypad:
While operating in the Memory Recall mode, the keypad of the MH-48A6J Microphone may be used for direct recall of memory channels. To do this, press the Channel Number you wish to recall, then press the [#] key. For example, to recall Memory Channel 5, press [5] [#]. To recall Memory Channel 118, press [1] [1] [8]. You may also recall Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) channels (L0/U0 through L9/ U9) using the following numbers: Programmable Memory channels #L0 = 200, U0 = 201, L9 = 218, and U9 = 219.

LABELING MEMORIES

You may wish to append an alpha-numeric Tag (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channels use (such as club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Set (Menu) mode. 1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label. 2. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 30 NM SET. 3. Press the [MHz(SET)] key. You will notice the first character location blinking, indicating that you are now in the Alpha-Numeric (A/N) entry mode. Within the A/N entry mode, rotate the DIAL knob to select characters; pressing the [LOW(A/N)] key will move the characters entry location to the right. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired number, letter, or symbol, then press the [LOW(A/N)] key to move the next characters location. Move two slots if you want to put in a space. Press the [REV(DW)] key if you want to backspace one slot. 5. Repeat step 4, as necessary, to complete the name tag (up to six characters) for your memory, then press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to save the A/N name just entered. 6. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to exit to normal operation. While operating in the Memory Recall mode, press and hold in the [LOW(A/N)] key for one second to toggle the display between indication of the frequency and the channels Alpha/Numeric label.

SCAN-RESUME OPTIONS

Three scan-resume modes are available on the FT-1802M: In the BUSY mode, the scanner will remain halted for as long as there is carrier present on the channel; after the carrier drops at the end of the other stations transmission, scanning will resume. In the HOLD mode, the scanner will halt on a signal it encounters. It will not restart automatically; you must manually re-initiate scanning if you wish to resume. In the 3SEC/5SEC/10SEC mode, the scanner will halt for the selected resume time, after which scanning will resume (whether or not the other station is still transmitting). The default scan-stop mode is BUSY. To change the scan-resume mode, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 41 RESUME. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired scan-resume mode. 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

MEMORY SKIP SCANNING

When you have some continuously-active channels in memories, you may wish to skip them for scanning, but still have them available for manual selection. To mask a memory to be skipped (only) during scanning, use the following procedure: 1. Set the radio to the Memory Recall mode by pressing the [D/MR(MW)] key repeatedly, as necessary, until MR and a channel number appear on the right side of the display. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Memory Channel to be skipped during scanning. 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 47 SKIP. 4. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob so as to select SKIP. The current Memory Channel will now be ignored during scanning. The ONLY selection is used for Preferential Memory Scan, described in the next section. 5. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. A SKIP icon will appear when you recall the skipped memory channel manually. To re-institute a channel into the scanning loop, select OFF in step 4 above, after first recalling the currently-blocked channel (the Skipped channel is accessible via manual channel selection methods using the DIAL knob in the Memory mode, whether or not it is locked out of the scanning loop).

PREFERENTIAL MEMORY SCAN

The FT-1802M also allows you to set up a Preferential Scan List of channels which you can flag within the memory system. These channels are designated by a blinking SKIP icon when you have selected them, one by one, for the Preferential Scan List. When you initiate memory scanning, beginning on a channel with the Blinking SKIP icon appended, only those channels bearing the Blinking SKIP icon will be scanned. If you initiate scanning on a channel which does not have the Blinking SKIP icon appended, you will scan all channels including those with the Blinking SKIP icon appended. Here is the procedure for setting up and using the Preferential Scan List: 1. Set the radio to the Memory Recall mode by pressing the [D/MR(MW)] key repeatedly, if necessary. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Memory Channel which you wish to add to the Preferential Scan List. 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 47 SKIP. 4. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob so as to select ONLY. 5. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. To initiate Preferential Memory Scanning: 1. Set the radio to the Memory Recall mode by pressing the [D/MR(MW)] key repeatedly, if necessary. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select any memory channel which has a blinking SKIP icon appended to the channel number. 3. Press and hold in either the microphones [UP] or [DWN] button for one second to initiate Preferential Memory Scanning. Only the channels which have a blinking SKIP icon appended to the channel number will be scanned.

Basic ARTS Setup and Operation
1. Assign the ARTS feature to the microphones programmable button ([P1], [P2], [P3], or [P4]), per the discussion on page 63. 2. Set your radio and the other radio(s) to the same DCS code number, per the discussion on page 25. 3. Press the assigned microphones programmable button momentarily. You will observe the OUTRNG display on the LCD. ARTS operation has now commenced. 4. Every 25 seconds, your radio will transmit a polling call to the other station. When that station responds with its own ARTS polling signal, the display will change to IN RNG to confirm that the other stations polling code was received in response to yours.
5. Press the assigned microphones programmable button momentarily to exit ARTS operation and resume normal functioning of the transceiver.
ARTS Polling Time Options
The ARTS feature may be programmed to poll every 25 seconds (default value) or 15 seconds. The default value provides maximum battery conservation, because the polling signal is sent out less frequently. To change the polling interval: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 3 AR INT. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired polling interval (15 or 25 seconds). 3. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

ARTS Alert Beep Options

The ARTS feature allows two kinds of alert beeps (with the additional option of turning them off), so as to alert you to the current status of ARTS operation. Depending on your location and the potential annoyance associated with frequent beeps, you may choose the Beep mode which best suits your needs. The choices are:

IN RNG:

The beeps are issued only when the radio first confirms that you are within range, but does not re-confirm with beeps thereafter. ALWAYS: Every time a polling transmission is received from the other station, the alert beeps will be heard. OFF: No alert beeps will be heard; you must look at the display to confirm current ARTS status. To set the ARTS Beep mode, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 2 AR BEP. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired ARTS Beep mode (see above). 3. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

CW Identifier Setup

The ARTS feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutes during ARTS operation, the radio can be instructed to send DE (your callsign) K, if this feature is enabled. The callsign field may contain up to 16 characters. Heres how to program the CW Identifier: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 11 CW ID. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, followed by the [LOW(A/N)] key, to display any previously-stored callsign. 3. Press and hold in the [LOW(A/N)] key for one second to Clear any previous callsign. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first letter/number of your callsign, then press the [LOW(A/N)] key momentarily to save the first letter/number and move on to the next character. 5. Repeat the previous step, as many times as necessary, to complete your callsign. Note that the slant bar ( ) is among the available characters, should you be a portable station. 6. If you make a mistake, press the [REV(DW)] key to move back to the previous letter/ numbers slot, then re-select the correct letter/number. 7. When you have finished entering your entire callsign and it contains less than 16 characters, press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to confirm the callsign. (if you callsign has exactly 16 characters, you do not need to press the [MHz(SET)] key in this step, and step ). 8. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily again, then rotate the DIAL knob to set this Item to ON (to enable the CW ID function). 9. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. To disable the CW Identifier: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 11 CW ID. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to set this Item to OFF (to disable the CW ID function). 3. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. You may check your work by monitoring the entered callsign. To do this, recall Set Mode Item 11 CW ID and press the [MHz(SET)] key, then press the [D/MR(MW)] key.

DATA IN

DATA OUT

EXT SP ( REAR PANEL)

PACKET RX OUT
Pin 4: GND Pin 5: PACKET TX IN Pin 6: PTT

MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS

PASSWORD
The FT-1802M provides a password feature which can minimize the chance that your transceiver could be used by an unauthorized party. When the password feature is activated, the radio will ask for the four digit password to be entered when the radio is first turned on. You must enter the four digit password from the Microphones keypad. If the wrong password is entered, the microprocessor will shut down the radio automatically. To enter the password and activating this feature, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 40 PSWD. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this Set Mode Item. 3. Press the [LOW(A/N)] key momentarily to display any previously-stored password. 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the desired number/letter (0-9, A, B, C, D, E (substitute for ), and F (substitute for #). 5. Press the [LOW(A/N)] key to move to the next digit. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program the remaining numbers/ letters of the desired password. 7. If you make a mistake, press the [REV(DW)] key to move back to the previous digit, then re-select the correct number/letter. 8. When you have finished entering the password, press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 9. If you wish to disable the Password feature, repeat steps 1 and 2 above, now rotate the DIAL knob to select OFF, then press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second. 1) We recommend that you to write down the password number, and keep it in a safe place you can easily find if you forget your password. 2) If you forget the password number, you may turn on the transceiver by performing the Microprocessor Resetting procedure (see page 66). However, the FT-1802M will clear the password, as well as all memories, and will restore all other settings to factory defaults.

TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)

The Time-Out Timer (TOT) feature is designed to force the transceiver into the receive mode after a preset time period of continuous transmission (the default is 3 minutes). This feature prevents your transceiver from transmitting a dead carrier for a long period of time in the event that the microphone PTT switch is accidentally locked in the TX condition. The Time-Out Timers switch-to-receive time may be adjusted to 1/3/5/10 minutes, or Off. To change the default (3 minutes) time setting: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 53 TOT. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired interval (1/3/5/10 minutes), or OFF. 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. When your transmission time is within 10 seconds of the Time-Out Timer expiration, an Alert bell will provide an audible warning from the speaker.

FM BANDWIDTH & TX DEVIATION LEVEL
You can reduce the receiver bandwidth and microphone deviation level when operating on tightly-clustered frequencies (channel spacing of 12.5 or 15 kHz). This will reduce the transmitter deviation, thus minimizing interference to other users. To configure for the narrower bandwidth, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 59 W/N DV. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to change the display to NARROW (2.5 kHz Deviation, 6 kHz Bandwidth). 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 4. To return to wide bandwidth and deviation, repeat the above procedure, selecting WIDE (5 kHz Deviation, 15 kHz Bandwidth) in step 2 above.

MIC GAIN SETTING

At the factory, a microphone gain has been programmed that should be satisfactory for the supplied MH-48A6J Microphone. If you use an after-market microphone or connect a TNC, you may wish to set a different Mic Gain level, using Set Mode item 27 MCGAIN. 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 27 MCGAIN. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired level (Default: LVL 5). 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Remember to readjust the default microphone input level to LVL 5 when using the supplied MH-48A6J Microphone.

DCS CODE INVERSION

The DCS system was first introduced in the commercial LMR (Land Mobile Radio) service, where it is now in widespread use. DCS is sometime referred to by its different proprietary names, such as DPL (Digital Private Line, a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.). DCS uses a codeword consisting of a 23-bit frame, transmitted (subaudible) at a data rate of 134.4 bps (bit/sec). Occasionally, signal inversion can result in the complement of a code to be sent or received. This prevents the receivers squelch from opening with DCS enabled, as the decoded bit sequence would not match that selected for operation. Typical situations that might cause inversion to occur are: Connection of an external receiver preamplifier. Operating through a repeater. Connection of an external linear amplifier. Note that code inversion does not mean that any of the above listed equipment is defective! In certain amplifier configurations, the output signal (phase) is inverted from the input. Small signal or power amplifiers having an odd number (1, 3, 5, etc.) of amplification stages may result in inversion of a transmitted or received DCS code. While under most circumstances this should not occur (amplifier designs and industry standards take this into account), if you find that your receiver squelch does not open when both you and the other station are using a common DCS code, you or the other station (but not both) can try the following: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 15 DCS RV. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to set this Set Mode Item to ENABLE (thus inverting the DCS Code). 3. When you have made your selection, press and hold the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 4. Remember to restore the default setting to DISABLE when done.

RESET PROCEDURE

In some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be corruption of data in the microprocessor (due to static electricity, etc.). If this happens, resetting of the microprocessor may restore normal operation. Note that all memories will be erased if you do a complete microprocessor reset, as described below.

MICROPROCESSOR RESETTING

To clear all memories and other settings to factory defaults: 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the [REV(DW)], [LOW(A/N)], and [D/MR(MW)] keys while turning the radio on. The ALL RESET PUSH D/MR KEY notation will scroll on the display. 3. Press the [D/MR(MW)] key momentarily to reset all settings to their factory defaults (press any other key to cancel the Reset procedure).

SET MODE RESETTING

To reset the Set (Menu) mode settings to their factory defaults, while leaving other settings unchanged: 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Press and hold in the [LOW(A/N)] and [D/MR(MW)] keys while turning the radio on. The SET MODE RESET PUSH D/MR KEY notation will scroll on the display. 3. Press the [D/MR(MW)] key momentarily to reset the Set (Menu) mode settings to their factory defaults (press any other key to cancel the Reset procedure).

CLONING

The FT-1802M includes a convenient Clone feature, which allows the memory and configuration data from one transceiver to be transferred to another FT-1802M. This can be particularly useful when configuring a number of transceivers for a public service operation. Here is the procedure for Cloning one radios data to another: 1. Turn both radios off. 2. Connect the user-constructed cloning cable between the MIC jacks of the two radios. 3. Press and hold in the [LOW(A/N)] key while turning the radios on. Do this for both radios (the order of switch-on does not matter). CLONE will appear on the displays of both radios when the Clone mode is successfully activated in this step. 4. On the Destination radio, press the [D/MR (MW)] key (--WAIT-- will appear on the LCD). 5. Press the [MHz(SET)] key on the Source radio; - - - -TX- - - - will appear on the Source radio, and the data from this radio will be transferred to the other radio. 6. If there is a problem during the cloning process, ERROR will be displayed. Check your cable connections and battery voltage, and try again. 7. If the data transfer is successful, CLONE will appear on both displays. 8. Press any key to exit to normal operation. 9. Turn both radios off and disconnect the cloning cable.
Pin 4: GND Pin 6: PTT/CLONE

DC VLT DCS CD DCS RV DIMMER DT A/M DT DLY DT SET DT SPD EDG.BEP INT CD
023 DISABL LVL 5 MANUAL 450 (ms) --50 (ms) OFF DTMF 1 SRG MANUAL --OFF LVL 5 ALL CH
23 INT MD 24 INT.A/M 25 INT.SET 26 LOCK
27 MCGAIN Adjust the microphone gain level. 28 MEM.SCN Selects the Memory Scan mode.
MENU ITEM 29 MW MD 30 NM SET 31 OPN.MSG 32 PAGER 33 PAG.ABK 34 PAG.CDR 35 PAG.CDT PRG P1 PRG P2 PRG P3 PRG P4 PSWD RESUME RF SQL RPT RVRT S SRCH SHIFT SKIP SPLIT SQL.TYP STEP TEMP TN FRQ TOT TS MUT TS SPD VFO.SCN WX ALT WX VOL W/N DV FUNCTION Selects the method of selection of channels for Memory Storage. Programming an Alpha/Numeric label for a Memory Channel. Selects the Opening Message that appears when the radio is powered on. Enables/Disables the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Enables/Disables the Answer Back function of the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Setting the Receiver Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Setting the Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Programming the function assigned to Microphones [P1] key. Programming the function assigned to Microphones [P2] key. Programming the function assigned to Microphones [P3] key. Programming the function assigned to Microphones [P4] key. Programs and activates the Password feature. Selects the Scan Resume mode. Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level. Sets the Repeater Shift direction. Enables/Disables the Priority Channel Revert feature. Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. Sets the magnitude of the Repeater Shift. Selects the Memory Scan mode. Enables/Disables the split CTCSS/DCS coding. Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. Sets the Synthesizer steps. Indicats the current temperature inside the transceivers case. Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Sets the Time-Out Timer. Enables/Disables the receiver audio output during the Tone Search Scanner is activated. Selects the Tone Search Scanner speed. Select the VFO Scanner Width. Enables/Disables the Weather Alert feature. Selects the audio output level of the Weather Alert. Reduction of the Microphone Gain/Deviation and receiver bandwidth. AVAILABLE VALUES NEXT / LOWER --DC / MSG / OFF ON / OFF ON / OFF ----ARTS / DC VLT / DIMMER / MCGAIN / SKIP / SQL OFF / WX CH / S SRCH / C SRCH / SCAN / T CALL / one of the Set Menu items BUSY / HOLD / 3SEC / 5SEC / 10SEC S1 - S9 or OFF -RPT / +RPT / SIMP ON / OFF SINGLE / CNTNUE 0.00-99.95 (MHz) DEFAULT NEXT --DC OFF OFF 05_47 05_47 SQL OFF S SRCH C SRCH OFF BUSY OFF SIMP OFF SINGLE 0.60 (MHz)
SKIP / ONLY / OFF OFF ON / OFF OFF TONE / TSQL / DCS / RV TN / OFF OFF 5k / 10k / 12.5k / 15k / 20k / USA: 5 kHz 25k / 50k / 100k (Hz) EXP: 12.5 kHz ----50 standard CTCSS tones 100.0 (Hz) 1MIN / 3MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN / OFF ON / OFF FAST / SLOW 1MHz / 2MHz / 5MHz / ALL ON / OFF NOR.VOL / MAX.VOL WIDE / NARROW 3MIN ON FAST ALL OFF NOR.VOL WIDE USA: WX CH EXP: T CALL

REPEATER SETTING SET MODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFAULT)
ON / OFF RPT / +RPT / SIMP 0.00-99.95 (MHz) (0.60MHz) 1 / 3 / 5 / 8 / CNTNUE / OFF 104 standard DCS codes (023) ENABLE / DISABL ON / OFF ON / OFF --- (05_47) --- (05_47) ON / OFF TONE / TSQL / DCS / RV TN / OFF 50 standard CTCSS tones (100 Hz) ON / OFF FAST / SLOW IN RNG / ALWAYS / OFF 25SEC / 15SEC ON / OFF Activates/Deactivates the Automatic Repeater Shift 4 ARS feature. Sets the Repeater Shift direction. 43 RPT Sets the magnitude of the Repeater Shift. 46 SHIFT

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS SETTING

SET MODE ITEM AVAILABLE VALUES (DEFAULT)
Selects the CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell Ringer repeti- 7 BELL tions. Setting of the DCS code. 14 DCS CD Enables/Disables Inverted DCS code decoding. Enables/Disables the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Enables/Disables the Answer Back function of the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Setting the Receiver Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Setting the Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Paging & Code Squelch function. Enables/Disables the split CTCSS/DCS coding. Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. 15 DCS RV 32PAGER 33 PAG.ABK 34 PAG.CDR 35 PAG.CDT 48 SPLIT 49 SQ TYP 52 TN FRQ
Enables/Disables the receiver audio output during the 54 TS MUT Tone Search Scanner is activated. Selects the Tone Search Scanner speed. 55 TS SPD

ARTS SETTING

Selects the Beep option during ARTS operation. 2 AR BEP Selects the Polling Interval during ARTS operation. 3 AR INT Enables/Disables the CW identifier during ARTS 11 CW ID Operation.

MEMORY SETTING

Select the Memory Bank for the Memory Bank Link Scan. Programming an Alpha/Numeric label for a Memory Bank. Selects the method of selection of channels for Memory Storage. Programming an Alpha/Numeric label for a Memory Channel. Enables/Disable the Band-edge beeper while scanning. Selects the Memory Scan mode.
8 BNK.LNK 9 BNK NM 29 MW MD 30 NM SET 21 EDG.BEP 28 MEM.SCN 41 RESUME 47 SKIP 56 VFO.SCN DT A/M DT DLY DT SET DT SPD ----NEXT / LOWER --ON / OFF TAG1 / TAG2 / ALL CH BUSY / HOLD / 3SEC / 5SEC / 10SEC SKIP /ONLY / OFF 1MHz / 2MHz / 5MHz / ALL MANUAL / AUTO 50 / 250 / 450 / 750 / 1000 (ms) --50 / 100 (ms)

SCAN SETTING

Selects the Scan Resume mode. Selects the Memory Scan mode. Select the VFO Scanner Width.

DTMF SETTING

Enables/Disables the DTMF Autodialer feature. Setting of the DTMF Autodialers TX Delay Time. Loading of the DTMF Autodialer Memories. Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed.

WIRES SETTING

Selects the Access Number ( DTMF digit ) for WIRES operation. Selects the Internet Link Connection mode. Enables/Disables DTMF Autodialer feature while operating on the Internet Connection feature. Selects the memory register for an Access Number (DTMF code) for non-WIRES Internet Link System access.

8 BNK.LNK Function: Selects the Memory Bank(s) for the Memory Bank Link Scan. See page 46 for details. 9 BNK NM Function: Programming an Alpha/Numeric label for a Memory Bank. See page 39 for details. 10 CLK.SFT Function: Shifting of the CPU clock frequency. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF This function is only used to move a spurious response birdie, should it fall on a desired frequency. 11 CW ID Function: Enables/Disables the CW identifier during ARTS Operation. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF 12 CWTRNG Function: Enables/Disables the CW Training feature and selects the sending speed of the Morse Code groups. Available Values: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 15 / 17 / 20 / 24 / 30 / 40 WPM / OFF or 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 75 / 85 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 200 CPM Default: OFF Note: To switch units between WPM and CPM, just press the [MHz(SET)] key. 13 DC VLT Function: Indicates the DC Supply Voltage. 14 DCS CD Function: Setting of the DCS code. Available Values: 104 standard DCS codes Default: DCS RV Function: Enables/Disables Inverted DCS code decoding. Available Values: ENABLE / DISABL Default: DISABL

DCS CODE

16 DIMMER Function: Setting of the front panel displays illumination level. Available Values: 0 (OFF) - 10 Default: DT A/M Function: Enables/Disables the DTMF Autodialer feature. Available Values: MANUAL / AUTO Default: MANUAL 18 DT DLY Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialers TX Delay Time. Available Values: 50 / 250 / 450 / 750 / 1000 ms Default: 450 ms 19 DT SET Function: Loading of the DTMF Autodialer Memories. See page 32 for details. 20 DT SPD Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed. Available Values: 50 (high speed) / 100 (low speed) ms Default: 50 ms 21 EDG.BEP Function: Enables/Disable the Band-edge beeper while scanning. Available Values: ON / OFF Default: OFF 22 INT CD Function: Selects the Access Numbers (DTMF digits) for WIRES Internet linking. Available Values: DTMF 0 - DTMF 9 / DTMF A - DTMF F Default: DTMF INT MD Function: Selects the Internet Link Connection mode. Available Values: SRG / FRG Default: SRG
24 INT.A/M Function: Enables/Disables DTMF Autodialer feature while using the Internet Connection feature. Available Values: MANUAL / AUTO Default: MANUAL 25 INT.SET Function: Selects the memory register for an Access Number (DTMF code) for non-WIRES Internet Link System access. Available Values: F0 - F9 Default: FLOCK Function: Selects the Control Locking Lockout combination. Available Values: KEY / DIAL / K+D / PTT / K+P / D+P / ALL / OFF Default: OFF Note: K = Key; D = Dial; and P = PTT. 27 MCGAIN Function: Adjust the microphone gain level. Available Values: 1 - 9 Default: MEM.SCN Function: Selects the Memory Scan mode. Available Values: TAG1 / TAG2 / ALL CH Default: ALL CH ALL CH: The scanner sweeps all Memory channels. TAG1: The scanner sweeps only those Memory channels with the same first digit of the alpha/numeric tag as the first channel on which scanning started. TAG2: The scanner sweeps only those Memory channels with the same first and second digits of the alpha/numeric tag as the first channel on which scanning started. 29 MW MD Function: Selects the method of selection of channels for Memory Storage. Available Values: NEXT / LOWER Default: NEXT NEXT: Stores the data into the memory channel which is next-highest from the last-stored memory channel. LOWER: Stores the data into the lowest-available free channel.

Yaesu FT-1802M Cheat Sheet
1 Volume 2 Squelch 3 Mic Plug

4 Power 5 Voltage

7 Repeater Input / Hold for Monitor Memory Change power / Hold to switch Name or Freq 9 Change between direct input and memory recall / Hold to save memory 10 Select frequency or option 11 Display frequency or name
1 Push to talk 2 Numeric entry for frequency or memory # 3 Programmable keys P1 Squelch off (listen) P2 Smart Search P3 Tone Search P4 Weather A Set / Mhz (#6 above) B DW / Rev (#7 above) C A/N / Low (#8 above) D M/W / D/MR (#9 above) 4 Lamp switch 5 Lock switch 6 Up / Down buttons
4 Power 5 Voltage 6 Fast Dial / Hold for Menu