Yaesu FT-736R User Manual

Technical specifications for the FT-736R's general features like frequency range, power requirements, and dimensions.

Technical specifications related to the transmitter section, including power output, modulation methods, and signal suppression.

Technical specifications for the receiver section, including circuit type, intermediate frequencies, sensitivity, and image rejection.

Lists accessories provided with the FT-736R transceiver, such as cables, fuses, and jumper plugs.

Lists optional accessories and modules available for the FT-736R, like band modules, interface units, and filters.

Details the various controls and connectors located on the front panel of the FT-736R for user interaction and operation.

Describes manual switches located on the top panel of the FT-736R, such as memory backup and repeater shift controls.

Details the various jacks and connectors found on the rear panel of the FT-736R for antennas, power, and external devices.

Instructions for inspecting the FT-736R transceiver upon unpacking for damage or missing parts.

Guidance on connecting the FT-736R to AC mains or an external DC power source correctly and safely.

Advice on selecting a suitable location and proper grounding for the FT-736R to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Guidance on selecting and using antennas appropriate for the FT-736R and operating bands for effective communication.

Instructions for installing optional modules and accessories like band modules, keyer units, filters, and synthesizers into the FT-736R.

Guide on installing jumper plugs to provide power for optional masthead preamplifiers connected to the transceiver.

Details on connecting external RF power amplifiers using the STBY jack for transmit control and amplifier activation.

Information on how the transceiver retains memories via a lithium cell and guidelines for battery replacement.

Essential steps to take before powering up and operating the FT-736R transceiver, including control presets.

Guide to powering on the FT-736R, adjusting display brightness, and selecting the operating band for the first time.

How to select different operating modes (LSB, USB, CW, FM) and adjust audio controls on the FT-736R.

Explains the various methods for tuning frequencies, including main knob, DOWN/UP keys, and CHANNEL knob for adjustment.

Procedure for directly entering desired frequencies using the front panel keypad for quick tuning.

Details on controls that improve receiver performance, such as squelch, noise blanker, RF gain, and IF controls.

Guidelines for general transmitter operation, including FM, SSB, and CW transmission procedures and control adjustments.

How to program FM channelized tuning steps for custom channel spacing and scanning.

Procedures for storing, recalling, changing, checking, and clearing memory channels, including call memories.

Explains how to scan memory channels and VFOs, including programmable band limits (PMS) for customized scans.

How to set up and operate the FT-736R for satellite communications using full duplex VFOs and repeater splits.

How to monitor a specific memory channel for activity while operating on a VFO, ensuring no important calls are missed.

How to use the optional Tone Squelch Unit for silent monitoring and repeater access using CTCSS tones.

Provides tips for optimizing SSB reception and transmission performance through experimentation and control adjustments.

Offers advice for optimizing CW reception and transmission, including VOX, interference handling, and keyer speed.

Guidance for FM operation, including deviation settings, repeater access, DTMF tones, and channelized tuning.

Details on optimizing packet radio communication using FM mode, including Bell 202 and QPSK data transmission.

Instructions for operating the FT-736R with the optional ATV unit for television transmission and reception on the 1.2 GHz band.

Details AQS features including callsign/group code storage, digital squelch, channel access calling, memory lockout, and FMP-1 processor.

How to control the FT-736R transceiver using an external computer via the CAT System interface for frequency, mode, and functions.