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Yaesu FT-790R User Manual

Yaesu FT-790R
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Yaesu FT-790R Specifications

General IconGeneral
Weight1.5 kg
Voltage13.8 V DC
Frequency Range144-148 MHz
ModeFM
Receiver Sensitivity0.2 µV for 12 dB SINAD (FM)
Dimensions140 x 40 x 180 mm

Summary

INTRODUCTION

FT-790R MODEL CHART

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

General operating parameters, frequency coverage, and physical characteristics.

TRANSMITTER

Transmitter performance characteristics, power output, and suppression.

RECEIVER

Receiver sensitivity, selectivity, audio output, and frequency response.

SEMICONDUCTORS

List of semiconductor components utilized in the transceiver's design.

ACCESSORIES

List of optional or included accessories for the FT-790R.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND SWITCHES

TUNING AND MODE CONTROLS

Main dial, step selection, VFO, and mode controls for operation.

MEMORY AND FUNCTION CONTROLS

MR/PRI, F, M, and MEMORY switches for memory and function management.

AUDIO AND SQUELCH

SQL and VOL controls for audio gain and noise muting.

SPECIAL FUNCTION BUTTONS

CALL and CLAR buttons for repeater access and offset tuning.

DIGITAL DISPLAY AND INDICATORS

SIGNAL AND POWER METER

ANTENNA JACK

REAR APRON SWITCHES AND JACKS

POWER AND CONTROL SWITCHES

NB, HI/LOW power, and LAMP/BATT switches on the rear panel.

CONNECTORS

Key, EXT DC 13.8V, and CHG jacks on the rear panel.

CASE LATCH

Mechanism for easily opening the transceiver cabinet for battery access.

SIDE PANEL JACKS

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

STAND BY and EXT SP jacks for external devices.

INTERNAL SWITCHES

OPERATIONAL MODES

TONE SQ., SCAN, COMP, and BACKUP internal switches.

ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS

BATTERY INFORMATION

OPERATION

INITIAL CHECK

Pre-operation checks for batteries, power source, and connections.

FREQUENCY READOUT

Explanation of the digital LCD frequency display and its indicators.

SSB OPERATION

CLARIFIER OPERATION

VFO SELECTION

MEMORY OPERATION

SCANNER OPERATION

PRIORITY CHANNEL OPERATION

MEMORY SPLIT OPERATION

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

RECEIVER

Description of the receiver section's signal path and key components.

TRANSMITTER

PLL CIRCUIT

ALIGNMENT

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

List of necessary test equipment for performing alignment procedures.

VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT

5.7 VDC

Procedure to set the 5.7 VDC voltage level.

BATTERY CHECK PROCEDURE

Procedure to check battery voltage and calibrate the meter.

PLL CIRCUIT ALIGNMENT

PLL Local and IF

Alignment of the PLL local oscillator and IF stages.

VCV LINE ALIGNMENT

Alignment of the Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCV) line.

PLL FREQUENCY AND OUTPUT ALIGNMENT

78 MHZ LOCAL OSCILLATOR ALIGNMENT

RECEIVER ALIGNMENT

FM IF and Detector

Alignment of the FM Intermediate Frequency and detector stages.

SSB IF and RF Stages

Alignment of the SSB Intermediate Frequency and Radio Frequency stages.

1ST IF, S-METER, SQUELCH, AND SIDETONE

NOISE BLANKER ADJUSTMENT

TRANSMITTER ALIGNMENT

EXCITER AND IDLING CURRENT

Alignment of exciter stages and adjustment of idling current.

RF POWER AMPLIFIER ADJUSTMENT

SSB CARRIER POINT AND FM DEVIATION

POWER OUTPUT AND FREQUENCY CALIBRATION

PARTS LIST

METER AND SQUELCH ALIGNMENT POINTS

TRANSMITTER SECTION ALIGNMENT POINTS

RECEIVER SECTION ALIGNMENT POINTS

PLL SECTION ALIGNMENT POINTS

78 MHZ LOCAL SECTION ALIGNMENT POINTS

FT-790R BLOCK DIAGRAM

FINE FREQ CONTROL DETAIL

FM OPERATION

CW OPERATION

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