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HF/VHF/UHF

ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER

FT-818

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Summary of Contents for FT-818

Page 1: ...HF VHF UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER FT 818 Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...mental Tuning 21 Receiver Accessories 21 IF SHIFT 22 AGC Automatic Gain Control 23 Noise Blanker 23 IPO Intercept Point Optimization 23 ATT Front End Attenuator 24 AM FM DIAL 24 Automatic Power Off Fe...

Page 3: ...ervation The display includes bar graph indication of power output ALC voltage SWR and modulation level Also include are a number of operating status icons as well as the function displays for the thr...

Page 4: ...4 430 MHz E DC 6 DC Cable Shoulder Strap Ferrite Core Rubber Foot Available Options SBR 32MH Ni MH Battery Pack 9 6 V 1900 mAh PA 48B C U Battery Charger YF 122S Collins SSB Filter 2 3 kHz 4 7 kHz 6 d...

Page 5: ...TA OUT 1200bps DATA OUT 9600bps SQL GND PTT DATA IN 13 8V BAND DATA ALC TX INH RX D TX D TX GND GND MIC FAST GND PTT MIC MIC GND 5 V UP DOWN SIGNAL GND MIC KEY DATA ACC SP PH INPUT DC13 8V KEY KEY NC...

Page 6: ...section to the screw post on the top of the main antenna shaft then screw the assembled YHA 63 onto the BNC connector twisting it 1 4 turn clockwise to secure the antenna For 50 MHz operation unscrew...

Page 7: ...Shoulder Strap Installation The convenient Shoulder Strap is designed for maximum comfort and security for your FT 818 transceiver Refer to the illustration and connect the shoulder strap to the attac...

Page 8: ...attery cover Important Notes When the transceiver is to be stored for a long period of time without use longer than ten days remove the batteries from the FBA 28 holder to avoid the pos sibility of ba...

Page 9: ...RLOAD POWER ON OFF POWER SUPPLY FP 1030A 6A 25A 10A FP 1030A Supplied DC Cable E DC 6 RED BLACK or WHITE BLACK BLACK GND KEY DATA ACC ANT INPUT DC13 8V INPUT DC13 8V FT 818 Notice Be extremely careful...

Page 10: ...allation 1 To install the SBR 32MH Ni MH Battery Pack first remove the battery compartment cover as described previously 2 Lift out the FBA 28 battery holder and disconnect the short cable connected t...

Page 11: ...into the nearest AC wall outlet 3 Press the FT 818 s switch for one second to turn the transceiver on 4 Press the key momentarily 5 Rotate the knob so that the function row containing CHG VLT DSP appe...

Page 12: ...background noise when no signal is present In the other versions its default setting is set to Squelch LOCK Key Pressing this key locks the front panel keys so as to prevent accidental frequency chan...

Page 13: ...e keys momentarily will change the operating mode The selec tions available are LSB USB CW CWR AM FM DIG PKT HOME Key Pressing this key momentarily recalls a favorite Home frequency memory SEL Knob Th...

Page 14: ...he key to activate CTCSS or DCS operation Press and hold in the key for 1 2 second to recall Menu 48 for selecting the CTCSS tone frequency 5 SCN Press the key to initiate scanning in the direction of...

Page 15: ...ilt in Electronic Keyer Press and hold in the key for 1 2 second to recall Menu 21 for setting the Keyer speed 11 CHG Press the key to initiate Battery Charging Press and hold in the key for 1 2 secon...

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