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Yaesu FT-1907R User Manual

Yaesu FT-1907R
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FM TRANSCEIVER
FT-1907R
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 UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 1306-1308, 13F., Millennium City 2, 378 Kwun Tong Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
VERTEX STANDARD
(
AUSTRALIA
)
PTY., LTD.
Tally Ho Business Park, 10 Wesley Court, East Burwood, VIC, 3151

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Yaesu FT-1907R Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYaesu
ModelFT-1907R
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the FT-1907R

FT-1907R Specifications

Accessories and Options for FT-1907R

Supplied Accessories

Lists items included in the package with the transceiver.

Optional Accessories

Lists optional accessories available for purchase to enhance functionality.

FT-1907R Installation Guide

Preliminary Inspection

Procedure for visually inspecting the transceiver and its packaging upon receipt.

Installation Tips

Advice on proper placement and environmental considerations for transceiver installation.

Safety Information

Safety precautions for operating the transceiver and installing it in a vehicle or station.

Antenna Considerations

Guidelines for selecting and connecting antennas for optimal performance and safety.

Mobile Installation

Instructions for mounting the transceiver securely in a vehicle.

Mobile Power Connections

Details on connecting the transceiver to the vehicle's power supply, including fuse information.

Mobile Speakers

Information on connecting optional external speakers for improved audio output.

Base Station Installation

Guidance on integrating the transceiver into a fixed base station setup.

AC Power Supplies

Requirements and recommendations for AC power supplies used with the transceiver.

FT-1907R Front Panel Controls and Switches

VOL Knob

Description of the volume control knob and its function.

SQL Knob

Explanation of the squelch control for noise muting.

Microphone Jack

Location and purpose of the microphone connection port.

PWR Key

How to use the power key to turn the transceiver on and off.

[(L)] Key

Functionality of the Lock key, including activation and deactivation.

[MHz(SET)] Key

Usage of the MHz/Set key for tuning and menu access.

[REV(DW)] Key

Function of the Reverse/Dual Watch key for repeater operation and scanning.

[LOW(A/N)] Key

Controls transmitter power level and display toggling.

[D/MR(MW)] Key

Switches between VFO, Memory, and Home channels.

DIAL Knob

Rotary dial for tuning, memory selection, and function settings.

Display

Overview of the transceiver's display elements and indicators.

Microphone Switches

PTT Switch

Function of the Push-To-Talk switch for transmission.

Keypad

DTMF tone generation and direct frequency/memory recall functions.

[P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4] Buttons

Programmable buttons for quick access to various functions.

LAMP Switch

Illuminates the microphone keypad.

LOCK Switch

Locks microphone buttons, excluding keypad and PTT.

[UP]/[DWN] Button

Steps or scans through frequencies or memory channels.

Rear Panel Connectors

13.8V DC Cable Pigtail

Power supply connection point for the transceiver.

ANT Coaxial Socket

Connection for the antenna using a 50-Ohm coaxial cable.

EXT SP Jack

Audio output for an external speaker.

Basic Operation

Turning the Transceiver On and Off

Procedure for powering the transceiver on and off.

Adjusting the Audio Volume Level

How to adjust the audio volume using the VOL control.

Adjusting the Squelch Setting

Setting the squelch to silence background noise.

Frequency Navigation

Methods for tuning frequencies using the dial, keypad, and scanning.

Basic Operation (Continued)

Transmission

How to transmit using the PTT switch and microphone.

Changing the Transmitter Power Level

How to select from the four available transmitter power output levels.

Advanced Operation

Lock Feature

How to activate and use the keypad and dial lockout feature.

Keyboard Beeper

How to enable or disable the audible key press confirmation beep.

Channel Step Selection

Procedure for changing the tuning step increments for frequency tuning.

Display Brightness

How to adjust the brightness level of the transceiver's display.

RF Squelch

Using the RF Squelch to open squelch based on signal strength.

Repeater Operation

Standard Repeater Shift

Manually setting the standard repeater frequency offset.

Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

How ARS automatically sets repeater shifts based on subbands.

Checking the Repeater Uplink (Input) Frequency

How to check the repeater's input frequency using the REV(DW) key.

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation

CTCSS Operation

Setting up and using CTCSS for repeater access and selective calling.

DCS Operation

Setting up and using DCS for repeater access and selective calling.

Tone Search Scanning

Scanning for unknown CTCSS tones or DCS codes.

EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) Operation

Using Enhanced Paging and Code Squelch features.

EPCS Operation Details

Activating Enhanced Paging and Answer Back functions.

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell Operation

Setting up a ringing bell alert for incoming calls.

Split Tone Operation

Enabling split tone operation for mixed CTCSS/DCS control.

DTMF Operation

Manual DTMF Tone Generation

Manually generating DTMF tones for transmission.

DTMF Autodialer Functions

Storing and transmitting telephone numbers using DTMF memories.

DTMF Autodialer Operation Details

Transmitting memorized numbers, setting speed, and delay.

Memory Operation

Memory Storage

Procedure for storing frequencies and settings into memory channels.

Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies ('Odd Splits')

Storing separate transmit and receive frequencies for repeater pairs.

Confirming Memorized Frequency/Code

How to verify stored frequency and tone/code information.

Memory Recall

Retrieving stored memory channels for operation.

Memory Recall via Microphone Keypad

Using the microphone keypad for direct memory channel recall.

Labeling Memories

Assigning alpha-numeric tags to memory channels for easier identification.

Memory Tuning

Tuning off a memory channel while retaining its settings.

Masking Memories

Hiding memories from scanning or selection.

Memory Bank Operation

Organizing memories into up to eight distinct banks.

Assigning Memories to a Memory Bank

Procedure for adding memory channels to specific memory banks.

Memory Bank Recall

How to access and select memories within a specific bank.

Memory Bank Management

Removing memories from a bank and changing bank names.

Removing Memories from a Memory Bank

Procedure for deleting a memory from its assigned bank.

Changing a Memory Bank's Name

How to assign custom names to memory banks.

Home Channel Memory

Storing and recalling a primary frequency for quick access.

Memory-Only Mode

Operating the transceiver using only programmed memory channels.

Scanning

Basic Scanner Operation

How to start, stop, and manage scanning in VFO and Memory modes.

Scan-Resume Options

Selecting how the scanner behaves after detecting a signal.

Memory Skip Scanning

Skipping specific memory channels during scanning.

Preferential Memory Scan

Scanning only designated memory channels within a list.

Memory Bank Link Scan

Scanning across multiple selected memory banks.

Programmable Band-Scan Limits

Setting custom frequency range limits for scanning.

Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)

Monitoring a priority channel while operating on another frequency.

Priority Revert Mode

Instantly switching to the priority channel when PTT is pressed.

Band Edge Beeper

Audible alert when reaching frequency band edges during scanning or tuning.

Smart Search Operation

Setting the Smart Search Mode

Selecting between SINGLE and CONTINUE modes for smart search.

Storing Smart Search Memories

How the transceiver automatically stores active frequencies during a search.

Internet Connection Feature

SRG ("Sister Radio Group") Mode

Activating the Internet Connection feature for WiRES™ network access.

FRG ("Friends' Radio Group") Mode

Accessing other Internet Link Systems using DTMF strings.

FRG Mode Configuration

Programming FRG access codes and internet memory registers.

Packet Operation

Packet Operation

Connecting and operating the transceiver with Terminal Node Controllers (TNCs).

Miscellaneous Settings

Password Feature

Setting a password to prevent unauthorized use of the transceiver.

Time-Out Timer (TOT)

Setting a limit for continuous transmission to prevent dead carriers.

Automatic Power-Off (APO)

Automatically turning off the transceiver after a period of inactivity.

Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)

Preventing transmission on a busy channel to avoid interference.

Programming Key Assignments

Customizing the function of the microphone's programmable keys.

FM Bandwidth & TX Deviation Level

Adjusting bandwidth and deviation for reduced interference.

Mic Gain Setting

Adjusting the microphone input gain level.

DCS Code Inversion

Enabling DCS code inversion to resolve squelch issues.

Reset Procedure

Microprocessor Resetting

Resetting all settings and memories to factory defaults.

Set Mode Resetting

Resetting only the Set (Menu) mode settings to factory defaults.

Cloning

Cloning Transceiver Data

Transferring configuration data between transceivers.

"Set" (Menu) Mode Overview

Menu Selection Details

Overview of the Set (Menu) mode and its activation procedure.

"Set" (Menu) Mode Settings

Repeater Settings

Settings related to repeater operation, like ARS and shift direction.

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Settings

Settings for CTCSS, DCS, EPCS tones, bell, and scanning.

ARTS™ Setting

Configuration options for the ARTS™ system.

Memory Setting

Settings related to memory banks and labels.

Scan Setting

Options for configuring scanner behavior and modes.

DTMF Setting

Settings for DTMF autodialer features and parameters.

WiRES™ Setting

Settings for accessing WiRES™ and other Internet Link Systems.

Switch/Knob Setting

Configuration for key beeper and control locking.

Display Setting

Settings for display brightness and opening message.

Miscellaneous Setting

Various settings including power-off, busy channel lock-out, and CW training.

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