Yaesu FT-1802M User Manual

FM TRANSCEIVER
FT-1802M
OPERATING MANUAL
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Yaesu FT-1802M Specifications

General

Frequency Range	144-148 MHz
Mode	FM
Power Output	50W
Channels/Memory	200
Supply Voltage	13.8 VDC
Antenna Impedance	50 Ohms
Type	Mobile
Weight	1.2 kg

Summary

FT-1802M Specifications

Transmitter Specifications

Details on transmitter output power, modulation type, and deviation limits.

Receiver Specifications

Information on receiver circuit type, sensitivity, selectivity, and audio output.

Installation Guide

Installation Safety Information

Safety Information

Important safety precautions for operating the transceiver.

Antenna Considerations for Installation

Antenna Considerations

Guidance on selecting and connecting antennas for optimal radio performance.

Mobile Installation Procedures

Mobile Installation

Instructions for physically mounting the transceiver inside a vehicle.

Mobile Installation Details

Mobile Power Connections

Detailed steps for connecting the transceiver to the vehicle's power system.

Base Station Installation Details

Base Station Installation

Guidelines for setting up the transceiver for base station use.

Front Panel Controls and Switches

Control Descriptions

Detailed explanation of each front panel control and switch functions.

Microphone Switches and Functions

Microphone Control Functions

Details the functions of the PTT, keypad, and programmable buttons on the microphone.

Basic Operation

Turning Transceiver On/Off

Step-by-step instructions for powering the transceiver on and off.

Basic Operation - Frequency Navigation

Frequency Navigation Methods

Explains tuning dial, direct entry, and scanning for frequency selection.

Basic Operation - Transmission

Transmission and Power Levels

How to transmit, use PTT, and change transmitter power output.

Advanced Operation - Weather

Advanced Operation - Controls

Lock Feature

How to lock controls to prevent accidental frequency changes or transmissions.

Advanced Operation - Tuning

Advanced Operation - Squelch

RF Squelch Setup

Setting the RF squelch threshold based on S-meter signal strength.

Repeater Operation

Standard Repeater Shift

How to manually set repeater shifts and change the offset.

Repeater Operation - ARS

Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

How to enable/disable the automatic activation of repeater shifts.

Repeater Operation - Odd Splits

Separate Transmit Frequency Memories

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation

CTCSS Operation

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation - DCS

DCS Operation

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation - Tone Search

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation - EPCS

EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) Operation

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation - EPCS Features

Activating Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation - Bell

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation - Split Tone

Memory Operation

Memory Storage

Memory Operation - Recall

Memory Recall

Memory Operation - Labeling

Memory Operation - Tuning and Masking

Memory Operation - Banks

Memory Bank Operation

Memory Operation - Bank Management

Memory Operation - Home Channel

Home Channel Memory

Memory Operation - Memory Only Mode

Scanning

Basic Scanner Operation

Scanning - Resume Options

Scanning - Memory Skip

Scanning - Preferential Scan

Scanning - Bank Link

Scanning - Band Limits

Scanning - Priority Channel

Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)

Scanning - Weather Alert

Smart Search Operation

Setting the Smart Search Mode

Smart Search Operation - Storing Memories

Storing Smart Search Memories

“Set” (Menu) Mode

Menu Selection Details (APO-MEM.SCN)

Details parameters from APO through MEM.SCN in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (INT CD-RM)

Details parameters from INT CD through RM in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (APO-BELL)

Details parameters from APO through BELL in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (BNK.LNK-CWTRNG)

Details parameters from BNK.LNK through CWTRNG in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (DCS CD-DCS RV)

Details DCS CD and DCS RV parameters in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (DIMMER-INT MD)

Details parameters from DIMMER through INT MD in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (INT.A/M-MEM.SCN)

Details parameters from INT.A/M through MEM.SCN in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (NM SET-PAGER)

Details parameters from NM SET through PAGER in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (PAG.CDT-PSWD)

Details parameters from PAG.CDT through PSWD in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (RESUME-S SRCH)

Details parameters from RESUME through S SRCH in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (SKIP-SQL.TYP)

Details parameters from SKIP through SQL.TYP in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (TN FRQ-WX VOL)

Details parameters from TN FRQ through WX VOL in the Set (Menu) mode.

Menu Selection Details (W/N DV)

Details the W/N DV parameter in the Set (Menu) mode.