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Yaesu FT-818ND User Manual

Yaesu FT-818ND
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HF/VHF/UHF
SSB/CW/AM/FM ULTRA-COMPACT TRANSCEIVER
FT-818
ND
Operating Manual

Table of Contents

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Yaesu FT-818ND Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output6W
Antenna Impedance50 Ohms
Dimensions135 x 38 x 165 mm
Antenna ConnectorSO-239
ModesSSB, CW, AM, FM
Supply Voltage13.8V DC ±15%
Weight1.2 kg
Receiver SystemDouble conversion superheterodyne
SelectivityFM: 12 kHz (-6 dB)
Current ConsumptionRX: 450 mA

Summary

Safety Precautions

Installation

Connecting the Supplied YHA-63 Antenna

Instructions for connecting the primary antenna.

Connecting the Microphone

How to connect the microphone.

Alkaline Battery Installation and Use

Guide for installing and using AA alkaline batteries.

External Power Connections

How to connect an external DC power source.

SBR-32MH Ni-MH Battery Pack Installation and Use

Guide for installing and using the Ni-MH battery pack.

Front Panel Control & Switches

Side Panel Switch & Connectors

MIC Jack

Connects the hand microphone.

Rear Panel Connectors

INPUT:13.8V === Jack

DC power supply connection and battery charging input.

DATA Jack

Connects to TNC or computer for digital modes.

ACC Jack

Connects to external accessories or computer for cloning.

ANT Jack

Connects HF/50 MHz antenna.

Operation

Turning the Transceiver On and Off

Procedure for powering the transceiver on and off.

Operating Band Selection

How to select the operating frequency band.

Mode Selection

How to select the operating mode (LSB, USB, CW, etc.).

Adjusting the RF Gain and Squelch

How to adjust RF Gain and Squelch controls.

Setting the Operating Frequency

How to set the operating frequency using controls.

Receiver Accessories

Clarifier (Receiver Incremental Tuning)

Adjusts receive frequency offset for tuning.

Transmitter Operation

SSB Transmission

Basic setup and operation for SSB mode.

Adjusting the Transmitter Power Output

How to select power levels for transmission.

VOX Operation

Automatic transmit/receive switching via voice.

CW Transmission

Operation using straight key or external keyer.

Operation using Built-in Electronic Keyer

Using the transceiver's internal electronic keyer.

FM Transmission

Basic setup and operation for FM mode.

Repeater Operation

How to operate through repeaters.

Digital Mode Operation (SSB-Based AFSK)

Overview of digital mode capabilities.

RTTY (Radio TeleType) Operation

Specific instructions for RTTY operation.

PSK31 Operation

Specific instructions for PSK31 operation.

"USER" Defined Digital Modes

Custom digital mode configurations.

Packet (1200/9600 bps FM) Operation

Instructions for packet radio operation.

Memory Operation

Spectrum Scope Monitor Operation

Smart Search™ Operation

Scanning Operation

Scanning Operation

How to initiate and control band scanning.

Dual Watch Operation

Menu Operation

Cloning

CAT System Programming

Power-on Microprocessor Reset Procedure

V/M + POWER on

Resets memories & specific menu settings.

F + POWER on

Resets most menu settings to factory default.

HOME + POWER on

Performs a CPU master reset for all settings.

Specifications

General

General technical specifications of the transceiver.

Transmitter

Transmitter-specific technical specifications.

Receiver

Receiver-specific technical specifications.

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