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DUAL BAND FM TRANSCEIVERFT-8800ROPERATING MANUALVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, JapanVERTEX STANDARDUS Headquart

8 FT-8800R Operating ManualINSTALLATIONMOBILE INSTALLATIONThe FT-8800R must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 Volt negative ground elec-tric

9FT-8800R Operating ManualMobile Power ConnectionsTo minimize voltage drop and avoid blowing the vehicle’s fuses, connect the supplied DCpower cable d

10 FT-8800R Operating ManualBASE STATION INSTALLATIONThe FT-8800R is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT-8800R is sp

11FT-8800R Operating ManualINSTALLATIONNote that 9600 bps packet transmit-deviation adjustment is very critical to successful opera-tion, and can only

12 FT-8800R Operating Manual1“Left” DIAL knobThis 20-position detented rotary switch is the tuning dial for the “left” band. Press thisknob momentaril

13FT-8800R Operating ManualFRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES4“Left” Side Keys[LOW] KeyPress this key momentarily to select the transmitter power out

14 FT-8800R Operating Manual6“Right” Side KeysThe “right” side ([LOW], [V/M], [HM], and [SCN]) keys may be set to either oftwo function sets via Menu

15FT-8800R Operating Manual[SCN] Key ([SUB] Key)Key Mode “1” ([SCN] Key: Default)Press this key momentarily to activate the Scanner on the “Right” ban

16 FT-8800R Operating ManualLCD: Preferential Memory Channel: Skip Memory Channel: Minus Shift: Plus Shift: Odd Split: Tone Encoder: Tone Decoder: Tra

17FT-8800R Operating Manual1Antenna JackConnect your antenna here, using a type-M (PL-259) plug and coaxial cable.2DATA JackThis 6-pin mini-DIN connec

ContentsIntroduction ... 1Specifications ... 2Acce

18 FT-8800R Operating Manual1PTT SwitchPress this switch to transmit, and release it to receive.2KeypadThese 16 keys generate DTMF tones during transm

19FT-8800R Operating ManualMH-42B6JS MICROPHONEThe MH-42B6JS is similar to the MH-48A6J, but the MH-42B6JS does not include a DTMFkeypad and its illum

20 FT-8800R Operating ManualHi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many featuresof the FT-8800R. I know you’re anxious to

21FT-8800R Operating ManualSELECTING THE FREQUENCY BANDPress and hold in the “left” DIAL knob to move the operating band on the “left” band144 MHz  2

22 FT-8800R Operating ManualFREQUENCY NAVIGATION1) Tuning DialRotating the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps established for the cur

23FT-8800R Operating ManualBASIC OPERATIONTRANSMISSIONTo transmit, simply close the PTT (Push To Talk) switch on the microphone.The FT-8800R will tra

24 FT-8800R Operating ManualLOCK FEATUREIn order to prevent accidental frequency change, the panel switches and DIAL knobs may belocked out.To activat

25FT-8800R Operating ManualDISPLAY BRIGHTNESSThe FT-8800R display illumination has been specially engineered to provide high visibilitywith minimal di

26 FT-8800R Operating ManualADVANCED OPERATIONAUDIO MUTINGThe Audio Mute feature is useful in situation where it would be helpful to reduce the audiol

27FT-8800R Operating ManualRepeater stations, usually located on mountaintops or other high locations, provide a dra-matic extension of the communicat

1FT-8800R Operating ManualINTRODUCTIONThe FT-8800R is a ruggedly-built, high quality Dual Band FM transceiver providing 50Watts of power output on the

28 FT-8800R Operating ManualMANUAL REPEATER SHIFT ACTIVATIONIf the ARS feature has been disabled, or if you need to set a repeater shift direction oth

29FT-8800R Operating ManualCTCSS OPERATIONMany repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed onyour FM carrier in orde

30 FT-8800R Operating ManualCTCSS/DCS OPERATION1) Your repeater may or may not re-transmit a CTCSS tone - some systems just useCTCSS to control access

31FT-8800R Operating ManualTONE SEARCH SCANNINGIn operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS or DCS tone being used by an-other station or st

32 FT-8800R Operating ManualThe FT-8800R provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: Independent “Regular” Memory Channels for

33FT-8800R Operating ManualTo Append an Alpha-numeric “Tag” to a Memory1. After pressing and holding in the [SET] key in step 4 above, rotate the “Mai

34 FT-8800R Operating ManualMemory Recall1. While operating in the VFO mode, press the [V/M] key momentarily to enter the Memorymode.2. Rotate the DIA

35FT-8800R Operating ManualHOME Channel MemoryA special one-touch “HOME” channel is available (one for each of the five operating bands:see page 21),

36 FT-8800R Operating ManualMEMORY OPERATIONMemory Bank OperationMemory Bank Assignment1. Recall the memory channel (except L1/U1 ~ L10/U10) to be ass

37FT-8800R Operating ManualHYPER MEMORY MODEThe FT-8800R usually stores, into memory, the operating frequency and some aspects ofoperating status (suc

2 FT-8800R Operating ManualGENERALFrequency Range: RX: 108.000 - 520.000 MHz,700.000 - 999.995 MHz (Cellular Blocked)TX: 144.000 - 146.000 MHz (or 144

38 FT-8800R Operating ManualThe FT-8800R allows you to scan just the memory channels, the entire operating band, ora portion of that band. It will hal

39FT-8800R Operating ManualVFO SCANNINGThis mode allows you to scan the entire current operating band.1. Select the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M] key

40 FT-8800R Operating ManualMEMORY SCANNINGMemory scanning is similarly easy to initiate:1. Set the radio to the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M] key

41FT-8800R Operating ManualPreferential Memory ScanThe FT-8800R also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which youcan “flag” w

42 FT-8800R Operating ManualPROGRAMMABLE (BAND LIMIT) MEMORY SCAN (PMS)This feature allows you to set sub-band limits for either scanning or manual VF

43FT-8800R Operating ManualSCANNING“PRIORITY CHANNEL” SCANNING (DUAL WATCH)The FT-8800R’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability

44 FT-8800R Operating ManualThe Smart Search feature may be used to load - automatically with no operator intervention- a special bank of up to 25 mem

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46 FT-8800R Operating ManualThe ARTS feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and another ARTS-equipped station are within communica

47FT-8800R Operating Manualstation responds with its own ARTS polling signal, the display will change to “IN.RNG”to confirm that the other station’s p

3FT-8800R Operating ManualSUPPLIED ACCESSORIESMicrophone MH-48A6J or MH-42B6JS (depending on transceiver version) ... 1Mobile Mount

48 FT-8800R Operating ManualSixteen DTMF Autodialer memories are available on the FT-8800R. These DTMF Autodialermemories can store up to 16 digits of

49FT-8800R Operating ManualTo speed at which the DTMF digits are sent can be changed. Three speed levels are avail-able: 50 ms (High: 20 digits per se

50 FT-8800R Operating ManualThe FT-8800R can be used to access the repeater which is configured to provide access tothe Vertex Standard WIRESTM (Wide-

51FT-8800R Operating Manual8. Rotate the “Main” band DIAL knob, while pressing and holding in the “left” VOL knob,to select the DTMF access number (“I

52 FT-8800R Operating ManualTIME-OUT TIMERThe “Time-Out Timer” (TOT) feature is designed to force the transceiver into the “receive”mode after a prese

53FT-8800R Operating ManualPROGRAMMING THE KEY ASSIGNMENTSDefault FT-8800R key functions have been assigned to Microphone’s [P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4]buttons

54 FT-8800R Operating ManualFM BANDWIDTH & MIC GAIN CONTROLYou can reduce the microphone input level and receiver bandwidth when operating on tigh

55FT-8800R Operating ManualDCS CODE INVERSIONThe DCS system was first introduced in the commercial LMR (Land Mobile Radio) service,where it is now in

56 FT-8800R Operating ManualThe FT-8800R can be set up to operate as a full-featured cross-band repeater via a simpleMenu procedure. This feature is u

57FT-8800R Operating Manual1. Turn the radio off.2. Press and hold in the “left” [V/M] key while turning the radio on.3. Rotate the “right” DIAL knob

4 FT-8800R Operating ManualThis chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FT-8800R into a typi-cal amateur radio station. It is

58 FT-8800R Operating ManualYou can transfer all data stored in one FT-8800R to another FT-8800R by utilizing thehandy “Cloning” feature. This require

59FT-8800R Operating ManualThe FT-8800R Set (Menu) mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, iseasy to activate and set. It may be u

60 FT-8800R Operating ManualMENU (“SET”) MODEFunctionSelects the Automatic Power Off time (time before powergoes off).Activates/deactivates the Automa

61FT-8800R Operating ManualMenu #1 [APO]Function: Selects the Automatic Power Off time (time before power goes off).Available Values: OFF/0.5 H – 12.0

62 FT-8800R Operating ManualMenu #7 [CWID]Function: Enables/disables the CW identifier during ARTS operation.Available Values: TX ON/TX OFFDefault: TX

63FT-8800R Operating ManualMenu #14 [DTMF S]Function: Setting of the DTMF Autodialer Sending Speed.Available Values: 50MS (high speed)/75MS (mid speed

64 FT-8800R Operating ManualMenu #21 [LOCK]Function: Enables/disables the Key/Button Lock feature.Available Values: ON/OFFDefault: OFFMenu #22 [LOCKT]

65FT-8800R Operating ManualMENU (“SET”) MODEMenu #27 [PKT.RXB]Function: Sets the receiving band for Packet operation.Available Values: MAIN/R-FIX/L-FI

66 FT-8800R Operating ManualMENU (“SET”) MODEMenu #34 [SCAN]Function: Selects the Scan-Resume mode.Available Values: TIME/BUSYDefault: BUSYTIME: The s

67FT-8800R Operating ManualMenu #39 [SPCONT]Function: Defines the audio path to the external speaker (when used).Available Values: EXT/OFF/ INT.EXT/IN

5FT-8800R Operating ManualSAFETY INFORMATIONThe FT-8800R is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of RF (Radio Frequency)energy, and you sho

68 FT-8800R Operating ManualMenu #44 [WID.NAR]Function: Reducing the MIC Gain (and Deviation).Available Values: WIDE/NARROWDefault: WIDENote: This Men

1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by VERTEXSTANDARD could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.2. This

Printed in JapanCopyright 2003VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved.No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofVERTEX S

6 FT-8800R Operating ManualANTENNA CONSIDERATIONSThe FT-8800R is designed for use with antennas presenting an impedance of near 50 Ohmsat all operatin

7FT-8800R Operating ManualINSTALLATIONANTENNA CONSIDERATIONSFor reference, the chart below shows approximate loss figures for typically-available co-a