Need help?Do you have a question about the Yaesu FT-8100R and is the answer not in the manual?
General| Brand | Yaesu |
|---|---|
| Model | FT-8100R |
| Category | Transceiver |
| Language | English |
Details the various controls, switches, and connectors located on the front panel of the FT-8100R.
Describes the eight front panel keys that select operating features and their alternate functions.
Describes the Omni-Glow LCD illumination and its readability features.
Provides essential tips for proper installation, including ventilation and placement.
Outlines essential safety precautions for operating the transceiver and antenna.
Discusses factors to consider when selecting and installing antennas for optimal performance.
General guidance for installing the transceiver in a vehicle, considering ground system and accessibility.
Instructions for connecting the DC power cable directly to the battery terminals for optimal performance and safety.
Information on using the FT-8100R as a base station and integrating it into a station easily.
Details the pinout and specifications for the DATA jack used for TNC connections.
Essential steps to perform before operating the transceiver for the first time.
Explains how to adjust volume and squelch independently for VHF and UHF receivers.
Explains the IBD feature that blinks the band's LED when a station is received.
Explains how to select frequencies using the VFO mode and Main Dial.
How to configure the transceiver for dual VHF or dual UHF reception.
Enables command functions to be shifted to the Sub channel for easier operation.
Steps for transmitting, including microphone usage and PTT switch operation.
How to select transmitter power output levels (Low, Medium, High).
Introduces three methods for setting up split frequency operation on repeaters.
Manual activation and adjustment of standard repeater shifts (plus/minus/simplex).
How to change the default repeater offset frequency.
Explains the ARS feature that automatically activates repeater shifts in sub-bands.
Storing independent receive and transmit frequencies for non-standard offsets.
Procedure for storing transmit frequencies separately from receive frequencies for odd splits.
Step-by-step guide to storing frequencies and settings into memory channels.
How to activate memory mode and select stored frequencies using the Main Dial or UP/DWN keys.
How to select memories alternately between VHF and UHF bands using the ABMS feature.
How to use one-touch Home channels for quick return to favorite frequencies.
How to retune memory channels and store new settings or commit to new memories.
How to place the transceiver in "Memory Only" mode for simplified channel selection.
How to temporarily hide or restore memories for scanning and manual operation.
How to initiate and stop scanning using front panel keys or microphone buttons.
How to mark memories to be skipped during scanning but still available for manual selection.
How to set user-defined lower and upper frequency limits for tuning and scanning.
Procedure for storing lower and upper limits into special memory registers.
How Smart Search automatically finds and loads active frequencies into memory.
Procedure for storing "soft" memories found by Smart Search into regular memory slots.
Explains the One-Shot and Continuous Sweep modes for Smart Search.
Steps to activate Smart Search within band-scan limits or across the entire band.
How the transceiver checks for activity on a designated memory channel.
Steps to set up and activate the Priority monitoring function.
Explains the CTCSS Tone Encoder for repeater access and silent monitoring.
How the optional FTS-22 enables CTCSS Bell paging for incoming calls.
Procedure for selecting and setting the CTCSS tone frequency in Hz.
How to activate the CTCSS Encoder for transmitting subaudible tones.
Step-by-step procedure for programming telephone numbers into DTMF Autodialer memories.
Procedure for transmitting a stored telephone number using the Autodialer.
Explains how to set up and use the transceiver as a cross-band repeater.
Step-by-step procedure for enabling the cross-band repeater mode.
Procedure to reset the transceiver's CPU to factory defaults as a last resort.
To Next Page
