VEM FT-8800 Quick Start (Rev “A”) Page 3
The FT−8800R can also be configured to operate in the following modes. In addition to VHF – UHF shown above, other options are
UHF – VHF VHF-VHF UHF-UHF.
To switch the frequency band:
• When in VFO mode, press and hold in the left DIAL knob for ½ second to cycle the operating band on the left side to the
next-highest frequency band.
144 MHz → 250 MHz → 350 MHz → 430 MHz → 850 MHz
• When in VFO mode, press and hold in the right DIAL knob for ½ second to cycle the operating band on the right side to
the next-highest frequency band.
430 MHz → 850 MHz → 144 MHz → 250 MHz → 350 MHz
Change the Frequency
Navigation using the Tuning Dial
Rotating the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed frequencies established for Left or Right banks. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL
knob causes the FT−8800R to be tuned toward a higher channel number, while counter-clockwise rotation will lower the channel number.
Direct Keypad Frequency Entry using the MH-48A6J Microphone
The keypad of the MH−48A6J DTMF Microphone may be used for direct entry of the Main band operating frequency.
To enter a frequency from the MH−48A6J keypad, just press the numbered digits in the proper sequence. There is no decimal point key on the
MH−48A6J keypad.
Examples:
• To enter 146.480 MHz, press 1 → 4 → 6 → 4 → 8 → 0
• To enter 433.000 MHz, press 4 → 3 → 3 → 0 → 0 → 0
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