VEM FT-8800 Quick Start (Rev “A”)
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The
FT−8800R
can also be configured to operate in the following modes. In addition to VHF – UHF shown above, other options are
UHF – VHF
VHF-VHF
UHF-UHF
.
To switch the frequency band:
•
When in
VFO
mode, press and hold in the left
DIAL
knob for ½ second to cycle the operating band on the left side to the
next-highest frequency band.
144 MHz
→
250 MHz
→
350 MHz
→
430 MHz
→
850 MHz
•
When in
VFO
mode, press and hold in the right
DIAL
knob for ½ second to cycle the operating band on the right side to
the next-highest frequency band.
430 MHz
→
850 MHz
→
144 MHz
→
250 MHz
→
350 MHz
Change the Frequency
Navigation using the Tuning Dial
Rotating the
DIAL
knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed frequencies established for Left or Right banks. Clockwise rotation of the
DIAL
knob causes the
FT−8800R
to be tuned toward a higher channel number, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the channel number.
Direct Keypad Frequency Entry using the MH-48A6J Microphone
The keypad of the
MH−48A6J
DTMF Microphone may be used for direct entry of the
Main
band 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.
Examples:
•
To enter
146.480 MHz
, press 1
→
4
→
6
→
4
→
8
→
0
•
To enter
433.000 MHz
, press 4
→
3
→
3
→
0
→
0
→
0
