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Yaesu FT-8000R User Manual

Yaesu FT-8000R
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Yaesu FT-8000R Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYaesu
ModelFT-8000R
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the FT-8000R

FT-8000R Transceiver Overview

Overview of the FT-8000R transceiver's features and capabilities.

FT-8000R Specifications

General Specifications

Technical specifications for the FT-8000R, including frequency, power, and dimensions.

Accessories and Options

Supplied Accessories List

List of accessories included with the FT-8000R.

Available Optional Accessories

List of optional accessories available for purchase.

Front Panel Controls, Switches, and Connector

Left Panel Controls Overview

Details on VOL/SQL, TX/RX LED, and Main Dial.

Function Keys Description

Explanation of the primary and alternate functions of the function keys.

Command Keys Overview

Description of specific command keys like PWR, VFO/MR, etc.

Microphone Jack and Right Panel Controls

Information on the microphone connection and right-side controls.

Liquid Crystal Display Overview

Overview of the FT-8000R's Omni-Glow LCD display.

LCD Indicators Explained

Explanation of the various icons and indicators shown on the LCD.

Rear Panel Connections

Antenna and Data Jacks

Details on connecting the antenna and TNC via the DATA jack.

DC Power and Speaker Jacks

Information on DC power input and external speaker outputs.

MH-36 Microphone & Keypad

MH-36 Keypad Functions

Description of the PTT, DTMF LED, and function keys on the MH-36 microphone.

MH-42B6J Microphone & Keypad

MH-42B6J Keypad Functions

Description of the [ACC] and DTMF keys on the MH-42B6J microphone.

Installation Procedures

Preliminary Inspection Steps

Steps for inspecting the transceiver upon receipt.

General Installation Tips

Advice for proper installation, including ventilation.

Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

Important safety guidelines for operating the transceiver.

Antenna Considerations

Antenna System Requirements

Guidelines for selecting and connecting antennas.

Coaxial Cable Selection and Loss

Information on coaxial cable types and loss figures.

Mobile Installation

Transceiver Mounting Procedure

Instructions for mounting the transceiver in a vehicle.

Mobile Power and Speaker Connections

How to connect power and external speakers in a mobile setup.

Base Station Installation

AC Power Supply and TNC Connection

Setting up for base station use with AC power and TNC.

Data Jack Pin Connections

Detailed pinout for the data jack used with TNCs.

Transceiver Cloning

ADMS-2 Programming Kit Usage

Using the PC software for transceiver configuration.

Basic Operation

Preliminary Setup Procedures

Initial steps before operating the transceiver for the first time.

Power On and Supply Voltage Display

How to turn the unit on and view the DC supply voltage.

Volume and Squelch Adjustment

How to set audio levels and squelch for each band.

Frequency Display and Band Change

Understanding the display and switching between VHF/UHF bands.

Intelligent Band Display and Beepers

Features for band identification and keypad feedback.

Display Brightness Adjustment

How to adjust the LCD screen's brightness.

Frequency Selection in VFO Mode

Methods for selecting frequencies using the VFO mode.

Channel Step and VFO Tracking

Setting channel steps and enabling VFO tracking.

Receiver Muting Function

How to temporarily reduce audio levels from the receivers.

Monoband Operation Modes

Procedures for disabling one band for monoband use.

Dual Operation Modes (V-V, U-U)

Operating in VHF-VHF or UHF-UHF modes.

Sub Band Command Control

Controlling the sub band without affecting the main band.

Transmission and Power Output Settings

How to transmit and adjust RF power output levels.

Repeater Split Configuration

Setting up standard and non-standard repeater frequency offsets.

Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS)

How ARS automatically selects repeater shifts.

ARS Repeater Subbands

Defined subbands for automatic repeater shift activation.

Separate Transmit Frequency Memories

Storing independent transmit and receive frequencies.

Memory Storage Procedures

Detailed steps for storing frequencies and settings into memory.

Recalling Stored Memories

How to access and operate using stored memories.

Alternating-Band Memory Selection (ABMS)

Feature to step through memories on both VHF and UHF bands.

Home Channel Memories

Setting up and using one-touch home channel frequencies.

Memory Offset Tuning

Adjusting stored memory settings like frequency and shift.

Masking and Recovering Memories

Temporarily hiding or unhiding memories.

Scanning Operations

How to start, stop, and control band and memory scanning.

Scan-Resume Options

Selecting how the scanner behaves after detecting a signal.

Memory Skip Scanning

Skipping specific memories during scan operations.

Programmable Band-Scan Limits

Setting custom lower and upper limits for scanning.

Smart Search Operation

Automatically finds and loads active frequencies into memory.

Priority Channel Monitoring

Automatically checks a designated memory for activity.

CTCSS Operation

Setting and activating CTCSS tones for repeater access.

CTCSS Bell Paging with FTS-22

Using the FTS-22 for audible alerts on CTCSS calls.

DTMF Autodialer Operation

Storing and sending telephone numbers via DTMF.

Packet Operation

Data Jack Pin Connections

Pinout and usage details for the rear panel data jack.

Cross-Band Repeater Operation

Cross-Band Repeater Setup

Procedure for configuring the FT-8000R as a cross-band repeater.

One-Way Cross Band Repeater Mode

Using the radio as a range extender for hand-helds.

Time-Out Timer (TOT)

Automatic Power-Off (APO)

Appendix

Power-On Settings and Functions

How to enable, disable, or reset settings using power-on key combinations.

Troubleshooting and Resetting

In Case of Problems

Common issues and how to resolve them.

Resetting the CPU

Procedure to restore factory defaults by resetting the CPU.

Memory Backup Battery Information

Information about the internal backup battery and its replacement.

FTS-22 Installation

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