
COMMON TASKS
Yaesu FT-8900R Operating Manual Expanded Edition (courtesy of W5JCK)
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The Time-Out Timer
’s switch-to-receive time may be adjusted, in one minute increments, for
any period between 1 and 30 minutes.
To change the default (6 minute) time setting, use the following procedure:
1.
Press the
SET key
momentarily to enter the
Set
mode.
2.
Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select
Menu #41
TOT
.
3.
Press the
DIAL
knob momentarily, then rotate the
DIAL
knob to select the
desired interval (between
1
and
30
minutes), or
OFF
.
4.
Press and hold in the
DIAL
knob for ½ second to save the new setting and exit to
normal operation.
0.
Activate Automatic Power Off
The
Automatic Power-Off
(
APO
) feature will turn the radio completely off after a user-defined
period of
PTT
switch or key/button inactivity. If you do not press any front panel keys or
buttons, rotate the
DIAL
knobs or use the microphone’s keys and buttons, or transmit, and so
long as the transceiver is not scanning or engaged in priority monitoring, the radio will shut
itself off after the specified time period. This feature is useful in minimizing battery drain in a
mobile installation if you forget to turn the transceiver off when you leave your vehicle.
To activate the
APO
feature, use the following procedure:
1.
Press the
SET key
momentarily to enter the
Set
mode.
2.
Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select
Menu #1
APO
.
3.
Press the
DIAL
knob momentarily, then rotate the
DIAL
knob to set the
desired switch-off time (between
1
and
12
hours in 0.5 hours increments), or
OFF
.
4.
Press and hold in the
DIAL
knob for ½ second to save the new setting and exit to
normal operation.
0.
Set FM Bandwidth and MIC Gain
You can reduce the microphone input level and receiver bandwidth when operating on tightly,
clustered frequencies (channel spacing of 12.5 or 15 kHz). This will reduce the transmitter
and receiver deviation, thus minimizing interference to other users (and improving reception).
To configure for the narrower bandwidth, use the following procedure:
1.
Press the
SET key
momentarily to enter the
Set
mode.
2.
Rotate the
DIAL
knob to select
Menu #43
WID.NAR
.