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Yaesu FT-2980E User Manual

Yaesu FT-2980E
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FM TRANSCEIVER
FT-2980R/E
Operating Manual

Table of Contents

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Yaesu FT-2980E Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range144-146 MHz
ModulationFM
Channel Capacity200
Dimensions160 x 55 x 185 mm
Weight1.9 kg
Memory Channels200
Operating ModesFM
Supply Voltage13.8 VDC ±15%
Antenna Impedance50 Ohms
Channel Steps5/10/12.5/15/20/25 kHz
Current Consumption15 A (max)
Sensitivity0.2 μV
Selectivity12 kHz
Audio Output3W

Summary

Introduction

About this manual

Explains the manual's content and symbols used for important information.

Safety Precautions

Warning Marks and Symbols

Defines the symbols and their significance for warnings, cautions, and prohibited actions.

Accessories & Options

Supplied Accessories

Lists the items included in the transceiver package with the product.

Front Panel Controls & Switches

Microphone Switches

Rear Panel Connectors

Installation

Initial Setup and Tips

Covers preliminary inspection, installation tips, and general advice for setting up the transceiver.

Antenna and Mobile Installation Considerations

Mobile Power Connections

Base Station and Accessory Installation

Basic Operation

Turning the Transceiver On and Off

Describes the procedure for powering the transceiver on and off using the PWR key.

Frequency Navigation

Transmission

Advanced Operation

Weather Broadcast Reception (USA Version)

Explains how to listen to weather broadcasts and the severe weather alert feature.

LOCK Feature

Channel Step Selection

Repeater Operation

Standard Repeater Shift

Details manual selection of repeater shifts and how to reverse transmit/receive frequencies.

Automatic Repeater Shift

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Operation

CTCSS Operation

Explains how to set up CTCSS for repeater access, including tone mode and frequency selection.

DCS Operation

Tone Search Scanning

EPCS (Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch) Operation

Activating the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System

CTCSS/DCS/EPCS Bell Operation

DTMF Operation

Manual DTMF Tone Generation

Explains how to manually generate DTMF tones during transmission for autopatch or repeater control.

DTMF Autodialer

Memory Operation

Memory Storage

Explains the procedure for storing frequencies, shifts, and tones into memory channels.

Storing Independent Transmit Frequencies ("Odd Splits")

Memory Recall

Labeling Memories

Memory Tuning

Memory Bank Operation

Removing Memories from a Memory Bank

Home Channel Memory

Scanning

Basic Scanner Operation

Explains how to start, stop, and manage basic scanning in VFO and Memory modes.

Scan-Resume Options

Memory Skip Scanning

Preferential Memory Scan

Memory Bank Link Scan

Priority Channel Scanning (Dual Watch)

Weather Alert Scan

Band Edge Beeper

Smart Search Operation

Setting the Smart Search Mode

Explains how to select between SINGLE and CONTINUE modes for the Smart Search feature.

Storing Smart Search Memories

Internet Connection Feature

SRG ("Sister Radio Group") Mode

Details accessing the Internet Connection feature via the SRG mode for WIRES network links.

FRG ("Friends' Radio Group") Mode

Programming the FRG code

ARTS™ (Automatic Range Transponder System)

Basic ARTS™ Setup and Operation

Explains how to set up and activate ARTS™ for signaling communication range with other equipped stations.

ARTS™ Polling Time Options

ARTS™ Alert Beep Options

CW Identifier Setup

CW Training Feature

Packet Operation

Miscellaneous Settings

Password

Describes activating and setting a four-digit password to prevent unauthorized use of the transceiver.

Time-Out Timer (TOT)

Automatic Power-Off (APO)

Busy Channel Lock-Out (BCLO)

Programming the Key Assignments

FM Bandwidth & TX Deviation Level

MIC Gain Setting

DCS Code Inversion

Reset Procedure

Microprocessor Resetting

Details how to clear all memories and reset settings to factory defaults by microprocessor reset.

Set Mode Resetting

Cloning

Specifications

After-market Services

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