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Yaesu FT-8500 User Manual

Yaesu FT-8500
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Yaesu FT-8500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYaesu
ModelFT-8500
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FS-10 Smart Controller Front View

FS-10 Joystick Control

Explains the 3-axis joystick for tuning, selection, and programming.

Installation Procedures

Preliminary Inspection and Controller Installation

Covers initial transceiver checks and the process of installing the FS-10 Smart Controller.

Basic Operation

Basic Operation and Preliminary Steps

Guides users through initial setup and basic operating procedures for the transceiver.

Basic Operation: Power, Volume, and Band Selection

Power, Volume, Squelch, and Band Selection

Covers powering the transceiver on/off, adjusting volume/squelch, and selecting VHF/UHF operation.

Memory Channels

Memory Channels and Mode Selection

Explains how to select DIAL or Memory modes and the structure of memory channels.

Advanced Operation

Spectra-Analyzer Operation

Introduces advanced features and details the operation of the Spectra-Analyzer.

Auto Receiver Mute

Auto Receiver Mute Operation and Settings

Explains the Auto Receiver Mute feature, its settings, and activation.

Memory Storage and Recall

Memory Storage and Bank Transfer

Covers storing memories, transferring memory banks, and recalling stored data.

Memory Channel Operations

Direct Memory Recall and Home Channel

Explains direct memory recall, setting up the Home channel, and split memory operation.

Scanning Features

Scanning Modes and Memory Skip

Explains Busy Scan, Clear Scan, and how to configure memory skip for scanning.

Programmed Scanning and Priority Monitoring

PMS Operation

Covers PMS scanning, one-touch PMS, and priority memory monitoring features.

One-Touch PMS and Priority Monitoring

Covers PMS scanning, one-touch PMS, and priority memory monitoring features.

CTCSS Operation and Bell Paging

CTCSS Tone Functions

Explains CTCSS tone functions for repeater access and the CTCSS Bell paging feature.

CTCSS Bell Paging Feature

Explains CTCSS tone functions for repeater access and the CTCSS Bell paging feature.

DTMF Code Squelch and Paging

DTMF Code Squelch and Paging Features

Introduces DTMF features for selective calling, code squelch, and paging.

DTMF Squelch, Paging, and Code Memories

DTMF Code Squelch Operation

Details DTMF code squelch operation, DTMF paging, and personal code memory setup.

DTMF Paging Operation

Details DTMF code squelch operation, DTMF paging, and personal code memory setup.

Personal Code Memory Setup

Details DTMF code squelch operation, DTMF paging, and personal code memory setup.

Configuring DTMF Memories and Operation

Configuring Code Memories

Guides on configuring code memories, DTMF code squelch, and DTMF paging operations.

DTMF Code Squelch and Paging Operation

Guides on configuring code memories, DTMF code squelch, and DTMF paging operations.

Trigger and One-Touch Paging

Trigger Paging Feature

Explains Trigger Paging and the One-Touch Paging display feature.

One-Touch Paging Display

Explains Trigger Paging and the One-Touch Paging display feature.

Paging Response and Transmission Delay

Paging Answer-Back Feature

Details automatic answer-back paging and setting the transmitter delay for DTMF calls.

Paging Tx Delay Setting

Details automatic answer-back paging and setting the transmitter delay for DTMF calls.

Sending DTMF Messages

Message Format

Explains how to send messages using DTMF and the required message format.

DTMF Message Operation and Sending

DTMF Message Operation

Covers DTMF message operation, sending stored messages, and manual message sending.

Sending Messages

Covers DTMF message operation, sending stored messages, and manual message sending.

Power-On Settings and Functions

Appendix: Packet Radio Operation

Cross-Band Repeater Operation Setup

Transceiver Cloning Procedure

Troubleshooting and Resets

Troubleshooting: Resetting Memories and CPU

Provides troubleshooting tips for common issues and procedures for resetting memories and the CPU.

Personal Computer Control Operation

PCC Data Protocol and Command Coding

PCC Command Coding Table

Explains the serial data protocol and provides the PCC command coding table for computer control.

Writing Programs for PCC

Menu Programming and Custom Settings

Menu Organization and Navigation

Explains the menu organization, navigation, and basic entry procedures for settings.

Menu Headings: Memory Functions

Step Size, Tone Select, and Repeater Settings

DTMF Set: Autodialer and Memory

Paging Features Configuration

Locking Controls and Mute Settings

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