Yaesu FT-818ND Operating manual - Receiver Accessories

Manual is about: HF/VHF/UHF SSB/CW/AM/FM ultra-compact transceiver

Summary of FT-818ND

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    Hf/vhf/uhf ssb/cw/am/fm ultra-compact transceiver ft-818 nd operating manual.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents introduction ...................................................... 1 safety precautions .......................................... 2 accessories & options ................................... 4 supplied accessories ...................................... 4 available options ....................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 introduction the ft-818 is a compact, innovative multiband, multimode portable transceiver for the amateur radio mf/hf/vhf/uhf bands. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands, the ft-818 includes operation on the ssb, cw, am, fm, and digital modes, yielding t...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    2 safety precautions note beforehand that the company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by the customer or third parties in using this product, or for any failures and faults that occur during the use or misuse of this product, unless otherwise provided for under the law. Type and meaning...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    3 safety precautions do not place the device in areas that may get wet easily (e.G. Near a humidifier). This may result in fire, electric shock and equip- ment failure. When connecting a dc power cord, pay due care not to mix up the positive and negative polarities. This may result in fire, electric...

  • Page 6: Accessories & Options

    4 accessories & options supplied accessories mh-31 a8j hand microphone sbr-32mh ni-mh battery pack (9.6 v, 1900 mah) pa-48b/c/u battery charger fba-28 battery case (holds 8 “aa” size alkaline cells [not supplied]) yha-63 whip antenna for (50/144/430 mhz) e-dc-6 dc cable shoulder strap ferrite core r...

  • Page 7: Installation

    5 installation connecting the supplied yha-63 antenna your ft-818 is supplied with a three-section antenna, model yha-63 which is designed for optimum performance on the 50 mhz, 144 mhz, and 430 mhz. It also works well on the fm broadcast and other vhf bands. This antenna is intended for connection ...

  • Page 8: Installation

    6 installation connecting the microphone to connect the microphone, plug its connector (latch side up) into the mic jack on the right side of the transceiver. Press it gently inward until you hear the “click” of the latch. To disconnect the microphone, press gently on the “ push ” label on top of t...

  • Page 9: Installation

    7 installation alkaline battery installation and use the ft-818 is supplied with the fba-28 holder for alkaline “aa” cells. A fresh set of alka- line cells should provide approximately 5.5 hours of reception under typical conditions. 1. To install or replace the aa cells, first remove the battery co...

  • Page 10: Installation

    8 installation external power connections the ft-818 may be connected to an external 13.8 volt dc power source providing at least 3 amps of continuous-duty current.. The supplied e-dc-6 dc cable may be used for dc connections. While connected to an external dc source, if you have installed the suppl...

  • Page 11: Installation

    9 installation sbr-32mh ni-mh battery pack installation and use the supplied sbr-32mh ni-mh battery pack provides 9.6 volts of dc power for your ft- 818, with a maximum capacity of 1900 mah. Installation 1. To install the sbr-32mh ni-mh battery pack, first remove the battery compart- ment cover, as ...

  • Page 12: ⑮

    10 clar el s a b c f v lock pwr sql/rf af home m ⑮ ⑭ ⑬ ⑨ ⑦ ② ③ ⑫ ⑪ ⑩ ⑧ ⑥ ⑤ ④ ① pwr switch press and hold in the switch for one second to turn to the transceiver on or off. Af knob the (inner) knob adjusts the receiver audio volume level presented to the inter- nal or external speaker. Clockwise rota...

  • Page 13: Func Keys

    11 front panel control & switches func keys these three keys select many of the most important operating features of the trans- ceiver. When pressing the key, the current function of that key appears above each of the , , keys (along the bottom of the lcd); rotating the knob scrolls the display thro...

  • Page 14: Key

    12 front panel control & switches key key key 1 a/b press the key to switch between vfo-a and vfo-b on the display. A=b press and hold in the key for 1/2 second to copy the contents of vfo-a into the vfo-b register, so that the two vfos’ contents will be identical. Spl press the key to activate spli...

  • Page 15: Key

    13 front panel control & switches key key key 8 nb press the key to activate the receiver’s if noise blank- er. Agc press the key to select the recovery time ( fast, slow, auto, or off) for the receiver’s agc system. – no function 9 pwr press the key to select the transmitter power output level ( lo...

  • Page 16: ① ② ③

    14 mic sp/ph sp ph - ① ② ③ mic jack connect the supplied mh-31 a8j hand microphone to this jack. Mic fast gnd ptt mic mic gnd +5 v up down sp/ph jack this 3.5-mm, 2-pin jack provides variable audio output for an external speaker (4 Ω - 16 Ω impedance) or earphones. The audio level varies according t...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Connectors

    15 rear panel connectors gnd key data acc ant : input dc13.8v ② ③ ⑥ ⑤ ④ ① input:13.8v jack ( ) this is the dc power supply connection for the transceiver, used when operating the transceiver with an external power supply. Use the supplied dc cable to connect this jack to the car battery or base stat...

  • Page 18: Operation

    16 operation turning the transceiver on and off 1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the switch for one second. 2. To turn the transceiver off, again press and hold in the switch for one second. The one-second delay helps you avoid acci- dental switching on (or off) of dc power. Supply v...

  • Page 19: Operation

    17 operation operating band selection this transceiver covers an incredibly wide fre- quency range, over which a number of different operating modes are used. Therefore, this trans- ceiver’s frequency coverage has been divided into different operating bands, each of with has its own preset channel s...

  • Page 20: Operation

    18 operation menu quick start many aspects of this transceiver’s configuration may be customized using the convenient “menu” system, which allow you to configure many “set and forget” settings just the way you want to. A full discussion of the menu system beings on page 52; for now, here is a brief ...

  • Page 21: Operation

    19 operation setting the operating frequency 1. In the “ ssb/cw/dig” modes, rotate the knob to set the frequency. Clockwise rotation of the knob increases the operating fre- quency. 2. In the “ am/fm/pkt” modes, rotate the knob to set the frequency. Clockwise rotation of the knob increases the opera...

  • Page 22: Operation

    20 operation operation on 5 mhz band (u.S. Version only) the ft-818 includes the capability for transmission and reception on the five spot frequen- cies assigned to the amateur service in the united states. To operate on the 5 mhz band: 1. Press the key once to enter the “memory” mode (a memory cha...

  • Page 23: Receiver Accessories

    21 receiver accessories clarifier (receiver incremental tuning) the clarifier allows you to set an offset of up to ±9.99 khz of the receive frequency relative to your transmit frequency. To achieve a wider offset than this, you may use the “split” op- erating mode, described later. 1. Press the swit...

  • Page 24: Receiver Accessories

    22 receiver accessories if shift the receiver’s if shift feature is an effective interference-reduction tool, which allows you to shift the passband response higher or lower without changing the pitch of the in- coming signal. 1. Press the switch for one second to activate the if shift feature. A “ ...

  • Page 25: Receiver Accessories

    23 receiver accessories noise blanker the if noise blanker may be useful in reducing or eliminating some types of impulse noise, especially noise generated by automotive ignition systems. 1. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until operating function row 8 [nb, agc] appears ...

  • Page 26: Receiver Accessories

    24 receiver accessories am/fm dial in the am and fm modes, the knob is locked out (via the setting of menu #04) so as to allow “channelized” tuning on these modes. To adjust the operating frequency, rotate the knob. If you wish to enable the knob for tuning in the am and fm modes, change the set- ti...

  • Page 27: Transmitter Operation

    25 transmitter operation ssb transmission basic setup/operation 1. Press the / key so as to select either ssb (lsb/usb) mode. If you are operating on the 7 mhz or lower bands, select the lsb mode. If you are oper- ating on the 14 mhz or higher bands, select the usb mode. 2. Press the key momentarily...

  • Page 28: Transmitter Operation

    26 transmitter operation vox operation the vox system provides automatic transmit/receive switching based on voice input to the microphone. With the vox system enabled, you do not need to press the ptt switch in order to transmit. 1. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until ...

  • Page 29: Transmitter Operation

    27 transmitter operation cw transmission operation using straight key/external keying device when using a straight key, an external electronic keyer, or a computer-generated keying device, please follow the instructions in this section. 1. Insert your key’s (three-conductor) plug into the rear-panel...

  • Page 30: Transmitter Operation

    28 transmitter operation 8. You also can adjust the cw sidetone pitch using menu #20 (cw pitch). This adjust- ment also controls the bfo offset (actual pitch of your transmitted signal relative to your current receive frequency). To adjust the cw sidetone pitch: press and hold in the key for one sec...

  • Page 31: Transmitter Operation

    29 transmitter operation operation using built-in electronic keyer the built-in electronic keyer provides a convenient method of generating cw. The elec- tronic keyer includes weight and speed adjustments. 1. Connect your keyer paddle’s cable to the key jack on the rear panel of the transceiver. 2. ...

  • Page 32: Transmitter Operation

    30 transmitter operation fm transmission basic setup/operation 1. Press the / key so as to select the fm mode. 2. Press the microphone’s ptt switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice. 3. Release the ptt switch to return to the receive mode. 4. If you get reports that your modulation le...

  • Page 33: Transmitter Operation

    31 transmitter operation code), followed by “ ” (digital coded squelch, encode/decode). One additional press will disable all repeater-access tone systems. See the next section for a discus- sion of dcs operation. 5. If the default repeater access tone are not appropriate for your area, it also may ...

  • Page 34: Transmitter Operation

    32 transmitter operation dcs operation another form of tone access control is digital code squelch, or dcs. It is a newer, more advanced tone system that is less susceptible to false triggering than ctcss. A dcs en- coder/decoder is built into your transceiver, and operation is very similar to that ...

  • Page 35: Transmitter Operation

    33 transmitter operation arts tm (auto range transpond system) operation the arts tm system uses dcs signaling to inform you when you and another arts™- equipped station are within communications range. This can be especially valuable during search-and-rescue operations, as a base station can quickl...

  • Page 36: Transmitter Operation

    34 transmitter operation digital mode operation (ssb-based afsk) the ft-818 provides extensive capability for digital mode operation on the hf, vhf, and uhf bands. The use of afsk (audio frequency-shifted keying) configurations allows a wide variety of different communication modes to be utilized. T...

  • Page 37: Transmitter Operation

    35 transmitter operation 4. If the optional yf-122c 500 hz filter has been installed, it may be used for rtty work. Recall operating function row 7 [ipo, att, nar] then press the (nar) key to en- gage the narrow filter. 5. To set up the transmit side, be sure that the meter is set to monitor alc vol...

  • Page 38: Transmitter Operation

    36 transmitter operation “user” defined digital modes also provided in the ft-818 are two convenient “user” digital modes, one each providing usb- and lsb-side injection, which may be used for sstv, fax, pactor, and other digital operating modes. Here is an example involving the configuration of the...

  • Page 39: Transmitter Operation

    37 transmitter operation packet (1200/9600 bps fm) operation the ft-818 is designed for operation on either 1200 bps or 9600 bps packet, and set- up is similar to that described previously for ssb-based modes. A separate data input adjustment is provided, allowing you to optimize the deviation on th...

  • Page 40: Transmitter Operation

    38 transmitter operation am transmission the ft-818 utilizes low-level amplitude modulation of an early stage for transmission pur- poses. This capability is primarily provided for emergency use only, as low-power opera- tion typically utilizes more efficient transmission/reception modes. The am car...

  • Page 41: Transmitter Operation

    39 transmitter operation time-out timer most often used on fm, the transmitter’s time-out timer (tot) feature disables the trans- mitter after a user-defined period of transmission. This feature may be useful in preventing a “stuck microphone” (accidental closure of the ptt switch) from causing inte...

  • Page 42: Memory Operation

    40 memory operation qmb channel qmb channel storage 1. Tune in the desired frequency and set the operating mode and bandwidth. If this is an fm channel, set up any required ctcss/dcs and repeater shift configurations. 2. Press and hold in the key until a double “beep” is heard. The second beep pro- ...

  • Page 43: Memory Operation

    41 memory operation memory operation on “regular” memory channels normal memory storage 1. Tune in the desired frequency, and set the operating mode and bandwidth. If this is an fm channel, set up any required ctcss/dcs and repeater shift configurations. Stan- dard (default) repeater shifts do not r...

  • Page 44: Memory Operation

    42 memory operation memory channel recall 1. If you currently are in the vfo tuning mode, press the key once to enter the “mem- ory” mode (a memory channel number “m-nnn” will appear on the display in she space previously occupied by “vfoa” or “vfob”). 2. To select another memory channel, turn the k...

  • Page 45: Memory Operation

    43 memory operation memory operation on “home” channel memories four special one-touch “home” channels are available, for special frequencies you use often. Either “simplex” or “split” frequency/mode data may be stored in the “home” channel locations. Special “home” channels are available for hf (an...

  • Page 46: Memory Operation

    44 memory operation labeling memories you may wish to append an alpha-numeric “tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channel’s intended use (such as a club name, etc.). This is easily ac- complished using the menu mode. 1. Recall the memory channel onto which you wish t...

  • Page 47: Activate The Spectrum Scope

    45 note: this operation does not function in the fm broadcast frequencies. The spectrum scope monitor allows viewing of operating activity on 5 channels above and 5 channels below the current operating channel in the vfo mode. When the spectrum scope monitor is activated, the display indicates the r...

  • Page 48: Smart Search™ Operation

    46 smart search™ operation note: this operation does not function in the fm broadcast frequencies. The smart search tm feature automatically stores frequencies where activity is encountered on the current band. When smart search tm is engaged, the transceiver quickly searches above your current freq...

  • Page 49: Scanning Operation

    47 scanning operation note: this operation does not function in the fm broadcast frequencies. This transceiver contains a wide variety of scanning capabilities. Whether you are in the vfo mode or one of the memory modes, scanning operation is fundamentally identical in all configurations, but with t...

  • Page 50: Scanning Operation

    48 scanning operation scan skip programming (memory mode only) among the memories you have programmed, there may be some stations which you do not wish to scan. For example, broadcast signals (which are transmitted continuously) will cause the scanner to stop, and such channels may be skipped so as ...

  • Page 51: Scanning Operation

    49 scanning operation programmable memory scan (pms) operation to limit scanning (or tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the program- mable memory scanning (pms) feature, which utilizes special-purpose memory pair (“m- pl” and “m-pu”). The pms feature is especially useful in hel...

  • Page 52: Dual Watch Operation

    50 dual watch operation note: this operation does not function in the fm broadcast frequencies. Dual watch is similar, in some respects, to scanning. In dual watch, however, the trans- ceiver monitors (squelched) on the vfo-a frequency while periodically checking vfo-b for activity (or vice-versa). ...

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    51 operation on alaska emergency frequency: 5167.5 khz (u.S. Version only) section 97.401(d) of the regulations governing amateur radio in the united states permit emergency amateur communications on the spot frequency of 5167.5 khz by stations in (or within 92.6 km of) the state of alaska. This fre...

  • Page 54: Menu Operation

    52 menu operation the menu system allows you to customize a wide variety of transceiver performance aspects and operating characteristics. Once you have gone through the various menu customization procedures initially, you will find that you will not have to resort to them fre- quently during everyd...

  • Page 55: Menu Operation

    53 menu operation menu item function available values default 20 cw pitch setting of the pitch of the cw sidetone, bfo offset, and cw filter center frequencies 300 ~ 1000 hz 700 hz 21 cw speed set the sending speed for the built-in electronic keyer 4 wpm ~ 60 wpm/ 20 cpm ~ 300 cpm 12 wpm (60 cpm) 22...

  • Page 56: Menu Operation

    54 menu operation menu item 01 [144 ars] function: activate/deactivate the automatic repeater shift when operating on the 144 mhz band. Available values: off/on default: on (depending on transceiver version) menu item 02 [430 ars] function: activate/deactivate the automatic repeater shift when opera...

  • Page 57: Menu Operation

    55 menu operation menu item 09 [arts beep] function: select the arts beep mode. Available values: off/range/all default: range off: no alert beeps sound; you must look at the display to determine current arts status. Range: a high tone beep will sound when the transceiver first detects that you are ...

  • Page 58: Menu Operation

    56 menu operation menu item 16 [contrast] function: setting of the display contrast level. Available values: 1 ~ 12 default: 5 menu item 17 [cw delay] function: set the receiver recovery time during pseudo-vox cw semi-break-in opera- tion. Available values: 10 ~ 500 msec default: 250 msec the recove...

  • Page 59: Menu Operation

    57 menu operation menu item 22 [cw weight] function: set the dot:dash ratio for the built-in electronic keyer. Available values: 1:2.5 ~ 1:4.5 default: 1:3.0 menu item 23 [dcs code] function: setting the dcs code. Available values: 104 standard dcs codes default: 023 dcs code 023 025 026 031 032 036...

  • Page 60: Menu Operation

    58 menu operation menu item 27 [dig shift] function: define the carrier frequency offset during dig (user-l or user-u) mode op- eration. Available values: –3000 ~ +3000 hz default: 0 hz menu item 28 [emergency]: usa version only function: enable tx/rx operation on the alaska emergency channel, 5167....

  • Page 61: Menu Operation

    59 menu operation menu item 32 [lock mode] function: select the operation of the front panel’s key. Available values: dial/freq/panel default: dial dial: locks knob only freq: locks front panel keys and knobs related to frequency control (such as and key, (a /b) key., etc.) panel: locks all front ke...

  • Page 62: Menu Operation

    60 menu operation menu item 37 [mic scan] function: enable/disable scanning access via the microphone’s [up]/[dwn] keys. Available values: off/on default: on menu item 38 [op filter] function: enable the optional filter (cw or ssb) path. Available values: off/ssb/cw default: off after installing the...

  • Page 63: Menu Operation

    61 menu operation menu item 45 [sql/rf-g] function: select the configuration of the front panel’s knob. Available values: rf-gain/sql default: depends on transceiver version menu item 46 [ssb mic] function: adjust the microphone gain level for the ssb mode. Available values: 0 ~ 100 default: 50 menu...

  • Page 64: Menu Operation

    62 menu operation menu item 53 [dcs inv] function: select “normal” or “inverted” dcs coding. Available values: tn-rn/tn-riv/tiv-rn/tiv-riv default: tn-rn “n” = “normal “iv” = “inverted” menu item 54 [r lsb car] function: set the rx carrier point for lsb available values: –300 ~ +300 hz default: 0 hz...

  • Page 65: Cloning

    63 cloning you can transfer all data stored in one transceiver to another set by utilizing the handy “cloning” feature. This requires a user-constructed cloning cable which connects the acc jacks on the two transceivers as shown below. To clone from one transceiver to another, use the following proc...

  • Page 66: Cat System Programming

    64 cat system programming the ft-818’s cat system allows the transceiver to be controlled by a personal computer. This allows multiple control operations to be fully automated as a single mouse click, or it allows a third-party software package (such as contest logging software) to communicate with ...

  • Page 67: Cat System Programming

    65 cat system programming cat data protocol all commands sent from the computer to the transceiver consist of five-byte blocks, with up to 200 ms between each byte. The last byte in each block is the instruction opcode, while the first four bytes of each block are arguments (either parameters for th...

  • Page 68: Cat System Programming

    66 cat system programming opcode command chart command title parameter opcode notes lock on/off cmd cmd = 00: lock on cmd = 80: lock off ptt on/off cmd cmd = 08: ptt on cmd = 88: ptt off set frequency p1 p2 p3 p4 01 p1 ~ p4: frequency digits p1 p2 p3 p4 à à à à 01 42 34 56 = 14.23456 mhz operating m...

  • Page 69: Cat System Programming

    67 cat system programming note 1: ctcss tone ctcss tone frequency (hz) 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 2...

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    68 installation of optional accessories optional filters yf-122s/yf-122c/yf-122cn 1. Turn the transceiver’s power off by pressing and holding in the switch for 1/2 sec- ond, then remove the fba-28 battery case or sbr-32mh ni-mh battery pack from the transceiver. Additionally, disconnect the dc cable...

  • Page 71: Appendix

    69 power-on microprocessor reset procedure some or all transceiver settings can be reset to their factory-default states using one of the following power-on routines: + power on: reset all memories and following menu setting to factory-default. Menu #06 (am step), 23 (dcs code), 30 (fm step), 35 (me...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    70 specifications general frequency range: receive: 100 khz-30 mhz 50 mhz-54 mhz 76 mhz-154 mhz 420 mhz-470 mhz transmit: 160-6 meters 2 meters 70 centimeters (amateur bands only) 5.1675 mhz alaska emergency frequency (usa only) emission modes: a1a (cw), a3e (am), j3e (lsb/usb), f3e (fm), f1d (9600 ...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    71 specifications receiver circuit type: double-conversion superheterodyne (ssb/cw/am/fm) single-conversion superheterodyne (wfm) intermediate frequencies: 1st: 68.33 mhz (ssb/cw/am/fm); 10.7 mhz (wfm) 2nd: 455 khz sensitivity: ssb/cw am fm 100 khz - 500 khz – – – 500 khz - 1.8 mhz – 32 µv – 1.8 mhz...

  • Page 74: Yaesu Limited Warranty

    72 yaesu limited warranty limited warranty is valid only in the country/region where this product was originally purchased. On-line warranty registration: thank you for buying yaesu products! We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years! Please register your product at www.Ya...

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    1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by yaesu musen could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. 2. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference...

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    Printed in japan copyright 2018 yaesu musen co., ltd. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of yaesu musen co., ltd. Yaesu musen co., ltd. Tennozu parkside building 2-5-8 higashi-shinagawa, shinagawa-ku, tokyo 140-0002 japan yaesu usa 6125 phyllis dr...