Yaesu FT-817 -, Operating Manual

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FT-817
O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
3
This detented rotary switch is used for many tuning, Memory selection, and Function
selection for the [
A
], [
B
], [
C
] keys of the transceiver.
(14)
CLAR
Key
Press this key momentarily to activate the Receiver Classifier feature. When this
feature is activated, the
SEL
knob is used to set a tuning offset of up to ±9.99 kHz.
Press and hold this key for 1/2 second to activate the IF Shift feature, which allows you
to use the
SEL
knob to adjust the center frequency of the IF filter’s passband response.
(15)
ANT
Jack
Connect the supplied 50/144/430 MHz rubber flex antenna (or another antenna
presenting a 50
Ω impedance).
In its default setting, this jack does not function on HF band. If you want to enable this
jack on HF band, recall and changes the Menu #07 settings.
Side Panel Switch & Side Panel Switch & Side Panel Switch & Side Panel Switch & Connectors Connectors Connectors Connectors
(1)
MIC
Jack
Connect the supplied
MH-31
Hand Microphone.
(2)
SP/PH
Jack
This 3.5-mm, 2-pin jack provides variable audio output for an external speaker (4
Ω
~
16 Ω impedance) or Earphone. This audio level varies according to the setting of the
front panel’s
AF
knob.
Important Note Important Note Important Note Important Note: When insert the Earphone plug into this jack, the slide
SP-PH
switch
located on the right side of this jack MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE slide to the “
PH
” position to prevent the
injure your ear.
(3)
SP-PH
Switch
If you use the Earphone with this transceiver, move this switch to the “
PH
” position
before inserting the Earphone plug into the
SP/PH
Jack, to prevent the injure your ear.
Rear Panel Rear Panel Rear Panel Rear Panel Connectors Connectors Connectors Connectors
(1)
INPUT:13.8V
Jack
This is the DC power supply connection for the transceiver when operate the
transceiver external power supply. Use the supplied DC cable to connect this jack to the
car battery or base station DC power supply, which must be capable of supplying at
least 2A @8 ~ 16 VDC. This jack is also use the battery charging for the optional
FNB-72
battery pack.
(2)
GND
Terminal
For best performance and safety, this Ground lug should be connected to a good earth
ground using a short, heavy, braided cable.
(3)
KEY
Jack
This 3.5-mm, 3-pin jack is used for connection to a CW keyer paddle or a straight key.
(4)
DATA
Jack
This 6-pin, mini-DIN jack accepts AFSK or FSK input from a Terminal Node Controller
(TNC) or Terminal Unit (TU); it also provides fixed-level Receiver Audio Output, Push-
To-Talk (PTT), and ground lines.
(5)
ACC
Jack
This 8-pin, mini-DIN jack is used for interfacing to a personal computer for control of
this transceiver using the CAT System. It is also used for Transceiver-to Transceiver
Cloning.
(6)
ANT
Jack
Connect your HF and/or 50 MHz antenna’s 50 Ω coaxial cable to this M-type (“SO-239”)
connector.
In its default setting, this jack does not function on 50/144/430 MHz bands. If you want
to enable this jack on 50/144/430 MHz bands, recall and changes the Menu #07 settings.