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FM TRANSCEIVER

FT-2800M

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 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-2800Ms 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 Yaesus 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

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 V 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.

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

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)

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).

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 antennas 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. During vehicular operation when stopped (in a parking lot, for example), make it a practice to switch to Low power if there are people walking nearby. Never wear dual-earmuff headphones while driving a vehicle. Do not attempt to drive your vehicle while making a telephone call on an autopatch using the DTMF microphone. Pull over to the side of the road, whether dialing manually or using the auto-dial feature.

ANTENNA CONSIDERATION

The FT-2800M is designed for use with antennas presenting an impedance of near 50 Ohms at all operating frequencies. The antenna (or a 50 Ohm dummy load) should be connected whenever the transceiver is turned on, to avoid damage that could otherwise result if transmission occurs accidentally without an antenna. Ensure that your antenna is designed to handle 65 Watts of transmitter power. Some magnetic-mount mobile antennas, designed for use with hand-held transceivers, may not be capable of withstanding this power level. Consult the antenna manufacturers specification sheet for details. Most all FM work is performed using vertical polarization. When installing a directional antenna such as a Yagi or Cubical Quad, be certain to orient it so as to produce vertical polarization, unless you are engaged in a special operating situation where horizontal polarization is used. In the case of a Yagi antenna, orient the elements vertically for vertical polarization; for a Cubical Quad, the feedpoint should be at the center of one of the vertical sides of the driven element (or at a side corner, in the case of a diamond-shaped Cubical Quad). Excellent reference texts and computer software are available for the design and optimization of VHF antennas. Your dealer should be able to assist you with all aspects of your antenna installation requirements. Use high-quality 50 Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT-2800M transceiver. All efforts at providing an efficient antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy coaxial cable is used. Losses in coaxial lines increase as the frequency increases, so an 8-meter-long (25 coaxial line with 1/2 dB of loss at 29 MHz may have a loss of 1.8 dB or more at 146 MHz; choose your coaxial cable carefully based on the installation location (mobile vs. base) and the overall length of the cable required (for very short runs of cable in a mobile installation, the smaller, more flexible cable types may be acceptable). For reference, the chart at the right shows apLoss in dB per 30 m (100 feet) for proximate loss figures for typically-available Selected 50-Ohm Coaxial Cables coaxial cables frequently used in VHF instal- (Assumes 50-ohm Input/Output Terminations) CABLE TYPE LOSS: 144 MHZ lations.
RG-58A 6.5 RG-58 Foam 4.7 In outdoor installations, be certain to weatherRG-213 3.0 proof all connectors thoroughly, as water enRG-8 Foam 2.0 Belden 9913 1.5 tering a coaxial cable will cause losses to esTimes Microwave LMR-400 1.5 calate rapidly, thus diminishing your commu7/8 Hardline 0.7 nications effectiveness. The use of the shortest Loss figures are approximate; consult cable manupossible length of the highest quality coaxial facturers catalogs for complete specifications. cable that fits within your budget will ensure the best performance from your FT-2800M.

BASE STATION INSTALLATION
The FT-2800M is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT2800M is specifically designed to integrate into your station easily, using the information to follow as a reference.

AC Power Supplies

Operation of the FT-2800M from an AC line requires a power source capable of providing at least 15 Amps continuously at 13.8 Volts DC. The FP-1023 and FP-1030A AC Power Supplies are available from your Yaesu dealer to satisfy these requirements. Other wellregulated power supplies may be used, as well, if they meet the above voltage and current specifications. Use the DC power cable supplied with your transceiver for making power connections to the power supply. Connect the RED power cable lead to the POSITIVE (+) power supply terminal, and connect the BLACK power cable lead to the NEGATIVE () power supply terminal.

Base Station Feet

The supplied Base Station Feet allow the transceiver to be tilted upward for better viewing. To install the Base Station Feet, remove the two screws affixing the front side of the bottom cover , then install the Base Station Feet using these screws.

PWR MHz REV LOW D/MR

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES

VOL Knob

This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level.

SQL Knob

This control is used to silence background noise on the receiver. It should be advanced clockwise just to the point where the noise is silenced (and the indicator on the display turns off), so as to provide the best sensitivity to weak signals.

Microphone Jack

Connect the supplied MH-48A6J Hand Microphone to this jack.
GND MIC INPUT PTT/CLONE +8V MIC SW1 MIC SW2

[ ] Key

This key allows operation in conjunction with the Internet Connection feature.

PWR Key

Press and hold this key for one second to toggle the transceivers power on and off.

[MHz(SET)] Key

This key allows tuning in 1-MHz steps (the MHz digits will blink on the display). If receiving on a memory, pressing this key the first time activates the Memory Tuning mode, and pressing it again enables 1-MHz steps. Press and hold in this key for one second to activate the Set (Menu) mode.

[REV(DW)] Key

During split-frequency operation, such as through a repeater, this key reverses the transmit and receive frequencies.* Press and hold in this key for one second to activate the Dual Watch feature, described in the Operation chapter (PRI will be displayed on the LCD, indicating Priority Channel monitoring). * Using the Menu, the Reverse feature may be disabled in favor of one-touch a access to the Home Channel. See page 33 for details.

Rotate the SQL control just to the point where the noise is silenced and the indicator on the display turns off. If the SQL control is set further clockwise, sensitivity to weak signals is reduced.

PWR MHz

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. See page 20 for details

FREQUENCY NAVIGATION

1) Tuning Dial
Rotating the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL knob causes the FT-2800M to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob, to change the frequency steps to 1 MHz per step. This feature is extremely useful for making rapid frequency excursions over the wide tuning range of the FT-2800M. Instead of pressing the [MHz(SET)] button, you may also press the [A] key on the Microphones keypad to engage tuning in 1 MHz steps.
2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry
The keypad of the MH-48A6J DTMF Microphone may be used for direct entry of the operating frequency. To enter a frequency from the MH-48A6J keypad, just press the numbered digits in the proper sequence. There is no decimal point key on the MH-48A6J keypad. However, there is a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero: press the [#] key after the last non-zero digit. Examples: To enter 146.520 MHz, press [1] [4] [6] [5] [2] [0] To enter 146.000 MHz, press [1] [4] [6] [#] If you cannot get the radio to accept the frequency entry, it is possible that the channel steps are set to an incompatible value (e.g. if you have 25 kHz steps set, you cannot set a frequency of 146.520 MHz). See page 19 to learn how to change the channel step size.

3) Scanning

From the VFO mode, press the microphones [UP]/[DWN] keys momentarily to initiate scanning toward a higher- or lower frequency, respectively. The FT-2800M will stop when it receives a signal strong enough to break through the squelch threshold. The FT-2800M will then hold on that frequency according to the setting of the Resume mode (Menu 23 SCAN); see page 34). If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of a higher frequency), just rotate the DIAL knob one click in the counter-clockwise direction while the FT-2800M is scanning. The scanning direction will be reversed. To revert to scanning toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL knob one click clockwise. Press the [UP]/[DWN] keys again to cancel scanning. You may also press the PTT button momentarily; scanning will stop, but you will not transmit until you release the PTT button, and press it again. If you have enabled the Severe Weather Alert feature, you will occasionally notice WX channels interspersed with the regular channels you are scanning. This is normal, because your radio is constantly monitoring for weather alerts. See page 17.

CTCSS/DCS OPERATION

CTCSS Operation
Many repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed on your FM carrier in order to activate the repeater. This helps prevent false activation of the repeater by radar or spurious signals from other transmitters. This tone system, called CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System), is included in your FT-2800M, and is very easy to activate. CTCSS setup involves two actions: setting the Tone Mode and then setting of the Tone Frequency. These actions are set up by using the Set (Menu) mode, selections #28 (SQ TYP) and #27 (SQ TNF). 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 28 SQ TYP. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob so that T ENC appears on the display; this activates the CTCSS Encoder, which allows repeater access. You may notice an additional DC ENC and DCS appearing while you rotate the DIAL knob in this step. Well discuss the Digital Code Squelch system shortly. And also, T+DCS and TSQ+DC appearing while you rotate the DIAL knob in this step. This is a Split Tone Operation, describe later. 3. Rotating the DIAL knob one more click clockwise in the above step will cause TSQ to appear. When TSQ appears, this means that the Tone Squelch system is active, which mutes your FT-2800Ms receiver until it receives a call from another radio sending out a matching CTCSS tone. This can help keep your radio quiet until a specific call is received, which may be helpful while operating in congested areas. 4. When you have made your selection of the CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY (Hz) CTCSS tone mode, press the [MHz(SET)] 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 one click counter-clockwise to select Menu 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.SQ TNF. This Menu selection allows 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 setting of the CTCSS tone frequency to be 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 used. 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 5. Press the [MHz(SET)] key to enable adjust- 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.1 ment of the CTCSS frequency. 6. Rotate the DIAL knob until the display indicates the Tone Frequency you need to be using. 7. 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.
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-2800M is not passing audio, repeat steps 1 through 3 above, but rotate the DIAL knob so that T ENC 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 #27 (SQL TNF), from which you can perform the above setup procedure. See page 45 for details on the setup of the programmable keys.

CTCSS/DCS Bell Paging

During CTCSS Decode or DCS operation, you may set up the FT-2800M 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 Bell: 1. Set the transceiver up for CTCSS Decode (Tone Squelch) or DCS 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 04 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, REPEAT (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 or DCS code which matches that set into your Decoder, the Bell will ring in accordance with this programming.

Split Tone Operation

The FT-2800M can be operated in a Split Tone configuration, to enable operation on repeaters using a mix of both CTCSS and DCS control. To do this: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 28 SQ TYP. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired operating mode: DC ENC: DCS Encode only (DC icon will appear while operating) T+DCS: Encodes a CTCSS Tone and Decodes a DCS code (the T and DCS icons will appear during operation) TSQ+DC: Encodes a DCS code and Decodes a CTCSS Tone (the TSQ and DC icons will appear during operation) 3. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob one click counterclockwise to select Menu 27 SQ TNF. 4. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to enable the adjustment of the CTCSS Tone. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired CTCSS Tone. 6. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob one click counterclockwise to select Menu 26 SQ DCS. 7. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to enable the adjustment of the DCS Code. 8. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired DCS Code (a three-digit number). 9. When you have made your selections, press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
DTMF AUTODIALER OPERATION
Nine DTMF Autodialer memories are available on the FT-2800M. These DTMF Autodialer memories can store up to 16 digits of a telephone number for repeater autopatch or other use. To load DTMF Autodialer memories, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 10 DT MEM. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF Autodialer memory channel number into which you wish store a telephone number (DTMF-1 to DTMF-9). 3. Press the [D/MR(MW)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the first digit of the telephone number you wish to store. 4. When you have selected the correct digit, press the [REV(DW)] key momentarily. Now, rotate the DIAL knob to select the second of 16 available numbers in the current DTMF Autodialer memory register. 5. Repeat this procedure for each digit in the telephone number. If you a mistake, press the microphones [DWN] key to move back to the first digit, then re-enter the correct number. 6. When entry of all digits is complete, press the [MHz(SET)] key. 7. If you wish to store another DTMF string, repeat steps 2 through 6 above. 8. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. To transmit the memorized telephone number, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 08 DTMF. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to set the DTMF Autodialer memory function to the ON position (the icon will appear). 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 4. In the Autodialer mode, which you just engaged, first press the PTT switch, then press the microphones numeric key ([1] through [9]) corresponding to the DTMF memory string you wish to send. Once the string begins, you may release the PTT switch, as the transmitter will be held on the air until the DTMF string is completed. To disable the Autodialer function mode, select OFF in step 2 above.

The speed at which the DTMF digits are sent can be changed. Two speed levels are available: Low (10 digits per second) and High (20 digits per second: default). To toggle between Low and High speed, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 11 DT SPD. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired speed (50: High speed or 100: Low speed). 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. You can also set a longer delay between the time your transmitter is keyed and the first DTMF digit is sent. To set the delay time, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 09 DT DLY. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired speed (50/ 250/450/750/1000 ms). 3. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

MEMORY OPERATION

MEMORY STORAGE
A wide array of memory resources are available on the FT-2800M. A total of 221 memories are available, and each may be appended with an alpha-numeric label of up to six characters, for quick channel recognition. The basic memory bank for the FT-2800M consists of 200 memories. Lets learn the simple procedure for storing and recalling a frequency, then we can move on to some of the more advanced memory features. To store a frequency into memory: 1. In the VFO mode, select the desired frequency, repeater shift, CTCSS/DCS tone, and TX power level. 2. Press and hold in the [D/MR(MW)] key for one second. A memory number will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of the display. If the channel number is blinking, there currently is no data stored on that channel; if the channel number is not blinking, that channel is currently occupied by other frequency data, and you wont want to use that channel unless the data is no longer of interest. 3. Within five seconds of pressing the [D/MR(MW)] key, use the DIAL knob to select the desired memory into which you wish to store the frequency. 4. Press the [D/MR(MW)] key again, this time momentarily, to store the displayed data into the selected memory channel slot. The memory label will disappear (since you are still operating in the VFO mode). 5. To store other frequencies, repeat steps 1 through 4, remembering to set the repeater shift, CTCSS/DCS tone, and TX power level, as appropriate. The above procedure will be used for virtually all memory storage circumstances. If you need to program a frequency pair that uses a non-standard shift (odd split), use the procedure described on page 23.

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 pf 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] [].

BASIC SCANNER OPERATION

Before activating the scanner, make sure that the Squelch is set to silence the background noise when no signal is present. Scanning is not possible while the Squelch is open (if noise or signals are being heard). Scanning may be started or stopped using the microphones [UP] or [DWN] button. The following techniques are used for scanning: r Pressing and holding in either the [UP] or [DWN] button for one second in the VFO mode will cause upward or downward band scanning, respectively, to begin. r Pressing and holding in either the [UP] or [DWN] button for one second in the Memory mode will cause memory channel scanning toward a higher- or lower-numbered memory channel, respectively. r Scanning pauses when a signal opens the squelch, and the decimal point on the display will blink. You can choose one of three scan-resume modes (described later). r To halt the scan manually, the easiest way is to push the PTT switch on the microphone momentarily (no transmission will occur while you are scanning). The scan may also be halted manually by pressing the microphones [ UP ] or [ DWN] button, or the [D/ MR(MW)] key.

SCAN-RESUME OPTIONS

Three scan-resume modes are available on the FT-2800M: r 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. r 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. r In the 5 SEC mode, the scanner will halt for five seconds only, 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 23 SCAN. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired scan-resume mode (BUSY/HOLD/5 SEC). 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 during scanning, use the following procedure: 1. Set the radio to 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 25 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).

INTERNET CONNECTION FEATURE
The FT-2800M can be used to access an Internet link on a repeater which is equipped for operation using the Vertex Standard WIRESTM (Wide-Coverage Internet Repeater Enhancement System) Internet linking system. 1. Press the [ ] key to activate the Internet Connection feature. The int icon will appear in the memory channel field. 2. Rotate the DIAL, while pressing and holding in the [ ] key, to select the access number corresponding to the WIRESTM repeater to which you wish to establish an Internet link (ask your repeater owner/operator if you dont know the access numbers in the network). 3. With the Internet Connection feature activated (as in step 1 above), the FT-2800M will generate a brief (0.2 second) DTMF tone according to your selection in step 2. This DTMF tone is sent at the beginning of every transmission to establish or maintain the link to the remote WIRESTM repeater, while operating in the SRG (Sister Repeater Group) mode. 4. To disable the Internet Connection feature, press the [ ] key again. For more information on WIRESTM, go online to http://www.yaesu.com/amateur/pdf/brochures/WIRES.pdf for an informative brochure. Or send an e-mail to WIRES@vxstdusa.com. You may access other Internet Link Systems that use a DTMF string for access. 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to select 10 DT MEM. 2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily, then load the DTMF tones which you wish to use to establish an Internet link (the linking systems Home Page should have this information) into the desired DTMF Memory channel. 1). Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF Autodialer memory channel number (DTMF-1 through DTMF-9). 2). Press the [D/MR(MW)] key momentarily. 3). Rotate the DIAL knob to select the DTMF code, then press the [REV(DW)] key momentarily to move the digit. 4). Repeat step 3) above as many times as needed to complete the access string. 5). Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setting. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select 13 INTNET. 4. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to set this item to LINK (to enable the alternate Internet Link, and disable the WIRESTM access option). 5. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 6. Press the [ ] key momentarily to activate the Internet Link System. The int icon will then appear in the memory channel field while the Internet Link System access feature is engaged.
7. Rotate the DIAL knob, while pressing and holding in the [ ] key, to select the DTMF access number (DTMF-1 ~ DTMF-9) corresponding to the Internet link repeater to which you wish to establish an Internet link. 8. With the Internet link feature activated (as in step 6 above), press the [ ] key or microphones [ P2] key to send out the DTMF tones according to your selection in step 7 (to establish the link to the Internet link repeater). 9. To disable the Internet link feature, press the [ ] key again. To return to WIRESTM, recall Menu 13 INTNET then set it to WIRES.

Pin 4: GND Pin 6: PTT/CLONE
Pin 6: PTT/CLONE Pin 4: GND

SET (MENU) MODE

The FT-2800M Set (Menu) mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, is easy to activate and set. It may be used for configuration of a wide variety of transceiver parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use the following procedure to activate the Set (Menu) mode: 1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to enter the Set mode. 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item to be adjusted. 3. Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to enable adjustment of the selected Menu item, then rotate the DIAL knob to perform the actual adjustment. 4. After completing your selection and adjustment, press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to exit the Set mode and exit to normal operation.
Menu Item 00 ALPH 01 APO 02 ARS 03 BEEP 04 BELL 05 CK SFT 06 DC IN 07 DIMR 08 DTMF 09 DT DLY 10 DT MEM 11 DT SPD 12 EDG BP 13 INTNET 14 LOCK 15 PRG PPRG PPRG PPRG PREV HM 20 RF SQL 21 RPTR 22 RVRT 23 SCAN 24 SHIFT 25 SKIP 26 SQ DCS 27 SQ TNF 28 SQ TYP 29 STEP 30 S SRCH 31 TOT 32 W ALT 33 W/N DV Function Programming an Alpha/Numeric label for a memory. Enables/disables the Automatic Power Off feature. Activates/deactivates the Automatic Repeater Shift feature. Enables/disables the key beeper. Selects the CTCSS/DCS Bell Ringer repetitions. Shifting of the CPU clock frequency. Indicates the DC Supply Voltage. Setting of the front panel displays illumination level. Enables/disables the DTMF Autodialer. Setting of the DTMF Autodialers TX Delay Time. Loading of the DTMF Autodialer Memories. Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed. Enables/disable the Band-edge beeper while scanning. Selects the Internet Connection mode. Selects the Control Locking Lockout combination. Available Values Default 1H - 12 H, or OFF OFF ON/OFF ON ON/OFF ON 1, 3, 5, 8, REPEAT, or OFF OFF ON/OFF OFF 1, 2, 3, or OFF 2 ON/OFF OFF 50/250/450/750/1000 (ms) 450 (ms) 50/100 (ms) 50 (ms) ON/OFF ON WIRES/LINK WIRES KEY/DIAL/K+D/PTT/K+P/ OFF D+P/ALL/OFF SQLOFF/S SRCH/TONE/ 1 T SRCH/T CALL/RPTR/ S SRCH DC IN/DIMR/WX CH/ T SRCH INTKEY/SKIP WX CH REV/HOME REV 1 - 10, or OFF OFF RPTR/+RPTR/SIMP SIMP ON/OFF OFF BUSY/HOLD/5 SEC BUSY 00.00 - 99.95 (MHz) 00.60 (MHz) SKIP/ONLY/OFF OFF 104 standard DCS codes. standard CTCSS tones. 100.0 (Hz) OFF 1
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. Selects the Primary function of the [REV(DW)] key. Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level. Sets the Repeater Shift direction. Enables/disables the Priority Channel Revert feature. Selects the Scan Resume mode. Sets the magnitude of the Repeater Shift Selects the Memory Scan mode. Setting of the DCS code Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. T ENC/TSQ/DC ENC/DCS/ T;DCS/TSQ+DC/OFF Sets the Synthesizer steps. 5k/10k/12.5k/15k/20k/25k/ 50k/100k (Hz) Selects the Smart Search Sweep mode. Sets the Time-Out Timer. Enables/disables the Weather Alert feature. Reducing the MIC gain

15 PRG P1 Function: Programming the function assigned to Microphones [P1] key. See page 45 for details. Available Values: SQLOFF/S SRCH/TONE/T SRCH/T CALL/RPTR/DC IN/DIMR/WX CH/INTKEY/SKIP Default: USA version; SQLOFF, EXT version; T CALL 16 PRG P2 Function: Programming the function assigned to Microphones [P2] key. See page 45 for details. Available Values: SQLOFF/S SRCH/TONE/T SRCH/T CALL/RPTR/DC IN/DIMR/WX CH/INTKEY/SKIP Default: S SRCH 17 PRG P3 Function: Programming the function assigned to Microphones [P3] key. See page 45 for details. Available Values: SQLOFF/S SRCH/TONE/T SRCH/T CALL/RPTR/DC IN/DIMR/WX CH/INTKEY/SKIP Default: T SRCH 18 PRG P4 Function: Programming the function assigned to Microphones [P4] key. See page 45 for details. Available Values: SQLOFF/S SRCH/TONE/T SRCH/T CALL/RPTR/DC IN/DIMR/WX CH/INTKEY/SKIP Default: WX CH 19 REV HM Function: Selects the Primary function of the [REV(DW)] key. Available Values: REV/HOME Default: REV REV: Pressing the [REV(DW)] key reverses the transmit and receive frequencies during repeater operation. HOME: Pressing the [REV(DW)] key instantly recalls a favorite Home channel.
20 RF SQL Function: Adjusts the RF Squelch threshold level. Available Values: 1 - 10, or OFF Default: OFF 21 RPTR Function: Sets the Repeater Shift direction. Available Values: RPTR/+RPTR/SIMP Default: SIMP 22 RVRT Function: Enables/disables the Priority Channel Revert feature. Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF 23 SCAN Function: Selects the Scan Resume mode. Available Values: BUSY/HOLD/5 SEC Default: BUSY BUSY: 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, the scanner will resume. HOLD: 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. 5 SEC: The scanner will halt for five seconds only, after which scanning will resume (whether or not the other station is still transmission). 24 SHIFT Function: Sets the magnitude of the Repeater Shift Available Values: 00.00 - 99.95 (MHz) (only shifts of less than 4 MHz will work) Default: 00.60 (MHz) 25 SKIP Function: Selects the Memory Scan mode. Available Values: SKIP/ONLY/OFF Default: OFF SKIP: The scanner will skip the flagged channels during scanning. ONLY: The scanner will only scan channels that are flagged (Preferential Scan List).
26 SQ DCS Function: Setting of the DCS code Available Values: 104 standard DCS codes. Default: SQ TNF Function: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Available Values: 50 standard CTCSS tones. Default: 100.0 (Hz) 28 SQ TYP Function: Selects the Tone Encoder and/or Decoder mode. Available Values: T ENC/TSQ/DC ENC/DCS/T+DCS/TSQ+DC/OFF Default: OFF T ENC: CTCSS Encoder CTCSS Encoder/Decoder TSQ: DC ENC: DCS Encoder only Digital Code Squelch Encoder/Decoder DCS: T+DCS: Encodes a CTCSS tone and Decodes a DCS code TSQ+DC: Encodes a DCS tone and Decodes a CTCSS tone 29 STEP Function: Sets the Synthesizer steps. Available Values: 5k/10k/12.5k/15k/20k/25k/50k/100k (Hz) Default: USA version; 5 k (Hz), EXT version; 12.5 k (Hz)