Vertex Standard FT-1807M Specifications

FM TRANSCEIVERFT-1802MOPERATING MANUALVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, JapanVERTEX STANDARDUS Headquarters10900 W

8 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALMobile Power ConnectionsTo minimize voltage drop and avoid blowing the vehicle’s fuses, connect the supplied DCpower cable

9FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALINSTALLATIONBASE STATION INSTALLATIONThe FT-1802M is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT-1

10 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALVOL KnobThis control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the volumelevel.SQL KnobThis control is

11FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALFRONT PANEL CONTROLS & SWITCHES[REV(DW)] KeyDuring split-frequency operation, such as through a repeater, this key reve

12 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALPTT SwitchPress this switch to transmit, and release itto receive.KeypadThese 16 keys generate DTMF tones duringtransmissi

13FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL13.8V DC Cable Pigtail w/FuseThis is the power supply connection for the transceiver. Use the supplied DC cable toconnect t

14 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALHi! I’m R. F. Radio, and I’ll be helping you along as you learn the many featuresof the FT-1802M. I know you’re anxious to

15FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALBASIC OPERATIONFREQUENCY NAVIGATION1) Tuning DialRotating the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps. Clockwis

16 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALTRANSMISSIONTo transmit, simply close the PTT (Push To Talk) switch on the microphone when the fre-quency is clear. Hold t

17FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALWEATHER BROADCAST RECEPTION (USA VERSION)The FT-1802M includes a unique feature which allows reception of weather broadcast

ContentsIntroduction ... 1Specifications ... 2Acce

18 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALLOCK FEATURETo order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various as-pects of the FT-1802M’

19FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALCHANNEL STEP SELECTIONTuning steps are factory preset to default increments which are appropriate for the countryto which t

20 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALRF SQUELCHA special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set thesquelch so that only s

21FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALREPEATER OPERATIONThe FT-1802M includes a host of convenience features which makes operation on amateurrepeaters both effic

22 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALREPEATER OPERATIONAUTOMATIC REPEATER SHIFTThe ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) feature in this transceiver allows easy and c

23FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALREPEATER OPERATIONSEPARATE TRANSMIT FREQUENCY MEMORIES (“ODD SPLITS”)All memory channels can store independent receive and

24 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALCTCSS OPERATIONMany repeater systems require that a very-low-frequency audio tone be superimposed on yourFM carrier in ord

25FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALYour repeater may or may not re-transmit a CTCSS tone - some systems just useCTCSS to control access to the repeater, but d

26 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALTONE SEARCH SCANNINGIn operating situations where you don’t know the CTCSS tone or DCS code being used byanother station o

27FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALEPCS (ENHANCED PAGING & CODE SQUELCH) OPERATIONThe FT-1802M includes an Enhanced CTCSS tone encoder/decoder and a dedic

1FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALThe Yaesu FT-1802M is a deluxe, rugged FM mobile transceiver providing high poweroutput and outstanding receiver performance

28 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALActivating the Enhanced Paging & Code Squelch System1. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, thenrotate

29FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALCTCSS/DCS/EPCS BELL OPERATIONDuring CTCSS Decode, DCS, or EPCS operation, you may set up the FT-1802M such thata ringing “b

30 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALSPLIT TONE OPERATIONThe FT-1802M can be operated in a “Split Tone” configuration, to enable operation onrepeaters using a

31FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALCTCSS/DCS/EPCS OPERATIONNOTE

32 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALDTMF OPERATIONThe Microphone’s 16-button keypad allows easy DTMF dialing for Autopatch, repeatercontrol, or Internet-link

33FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL8. If you wish to store another DTMF string, repeat steps 2 through 6 above.9. Press and hold in the [MHz(SET)] key for one

34 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALThe FT-1802M provides a wide variety of memory system resources. These include: 200 “basic” memory channels, numbered “0”

35FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALMEMORY OPERATIONMEMORY RECALLOnce you have stored the memory or memories desired, you must now switch from the“VFO” mode to

36 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALLABELING MEMORIESYou may wish to append an alpha-numeric “Tag” (label) to a memory or memories, to aid inrecollection of t

37FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALMEMORY OPERATIONMEMORY TUNINGOnce you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off that channel,as th

2 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALGeneralFrequency Range: Tx 144 - 146 MHz or 144 - 148 MHzRx 144 - 146 MHz or 136 - 174 MHzChannel Step: 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/

38 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALMEMORY BANK OPERATIONThe large number of memories available in the FT-1802M could be difficult to utilize with-out some me

39FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALRemoving Memories from a Memory Bank1. While operating in the Memory Bank mode, recall the memory channel to be removedfrom

40 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALHOME CHANNEL MEMORYA convenient one-touch “Home” channel memory is available to simplify return to yourmost-often-used fre

41FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALMEMORY-ONLY MODEOnce memory channel programming has been completed, you may place the radio in a“Memory Only” mode, whereby

42 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALThe FT-1802M’s scanning capability provides the operator with many convenient methodsof rapid frequency navigation.BASIC S

43FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALSCAN-RESUME OPTIONSThree scan-resume modes are available on the FT-1802M: In the “BUSY” mode, the scanner will remain halt

44 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALMEMORY SKIP SCANNINGWhen you have some continuously-active channels in memories, you may wish to skip themfor scanning, bu

45FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALPREFERENTIAL MEMORY SCANThe FT-1802M also allows you to set up a “Preferential Scan List” of channels which youcan “flag” w

46 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALMEMORY BANK LINK SCANWhen the Memory Bank feature is engaged, the scanner sweeps only memory channels inthe current Memory

47FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALPROGRAMMABLE BAND-SCAN LIMITSBesides band and memory scanning, this transceiver can be set to tune or scan only thefrequenc

3FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALSUPPLIED ACCESSORIESMicrophone MH-48A6J ...

48 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALPRIORITY CHANNEL SCANNING (DUAL WATCH)The FT-1802M’s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which all

49FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALWEATHER ALERT SCANThis feature allows you to check the Weather Broadcast Memory Channels for the presenceof the NOAA Alert

50 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALSMART SEARCH OPERATIONThe Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatically according to whereactivity is

51FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALSMART SEARCH OPERATIONStoring Smart Search Memories1. Set the radio to the VFO mode. Be sure that you have the Squelch adju

52 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALThe FT-1802M can be used to access a “node” (repeater or base station) which is tied intothe Vertex Standard WIRES™ (Wide-

53FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select “F” (representing DTMF“#”: the first digit of the DTMF string).5. Press the [LOW(A/N)] ke

54 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALnumber (F0 ~ F9) (or Name) corresponding to the Internetlink repeater to which you wish to establish an Internet link,then

55FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALThe ARTS™ feature uses DCS signaling to inform both parties when you and anotherARTS™-equipped station are within communica

56 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL5. Press the assigned microphone’s programmable button momentarily to exit ARTS™operation and resume normal functioning of

57FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALCW Identifier SetupThe ARTS™ feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutesduring ARTS™ opera

4 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALThis chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FT-1802M into a typi-cal amateur radio station. It is

58 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALCW TRAINING FEATUREThe FT-1802M provides a CW Training feature, which sends random Morse Code via thesidetone (heard in th

59FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALThe FT-1802M may be used for 1200 bps Packet operation, using most all commonly-available Terminal Node Controllers (TNCs).

60 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALPASSWORDThe FT-1802M provides a password feature which can minimize the chance that your trans-ceiver could be used by an

61FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALTIME-OUT TIMER (TOT)The “Time-Out Timer” (TOT) feature is designed to force the transceiver into the “receive”mode after a

62 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALBUSY CHANNEL LOCK-OUT (BCLO)The BCLO feature prevents the radio’s transmitter from being activated if a signal strongenoug

63FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALMISCELLANEOUS SETTINGSPROGRAMMING THE KEY ASSIGNMENTSDefault FT-1802M key functions have been assigned to the Microphone’s

64 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALFM BANDWIDTH & TX DEVIATION LEVELYou can reduce the receiver bandwidth and microphone deviation level when operating o

65FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALDCS CODE INVERSIONThe DCS system was first introduced in the commercial LMR (Land Mobile Radio) service,where it is now in

66 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALIn some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation, the cause may be corruption of datain the microprocessor (due to

67FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALThe FT-1802M includes a convenient “Clone” feature, which allows the memory and con-figuration data from one transceiver to

5FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALINSTALLATIONSAFETY INFORMATIONThe FT-1802M is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of RF (Radio Frequency)energy,

68 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALThe FT-1802M Set (Menu) mode, already described in parts of many previous chapters, iseasy to activate and set. It may be

69FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL“SET” (MENU) MODEMENU ITEM29 MW MD30 NM SET31 OPN.MSG32 PAGER33 PAG.ABK34 PAG.CDR35 PAG.CDT36 PRG P137 PRG P238 PRG P339 PR

70 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL“SET” (MENU) MODEREPEA TER SETTINGActivates/Deactivates the Automatic Repeater Shiftfeature.Sets the Repeater Shift direct

71FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL“SET” (MENU) MODEWIRES™ SETTINGSelects the Access Number (DTMF digit) forWIRES™ operation.Selects the Internet Link Connect

72 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALMENU SELECTION DETAILS1 APOFunction: Enables/Disables the Automatic Power Off feature.Available Values: 30MIN / 1HOUR / 3

73FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL8 BNK.LNKFunction: Selects the Memory Bank(s) for the Memory Bank Link Scan.See page 46 for details.9 BNK NMFunction: Pro

74 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL“SET” (MENU) MODEMENU SELECTION DETAILS16 DIMMERFunction: Setting of the front panel display’s illumination level.Availab

75FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL“SET” (MENU) MODEMENU SELECTION DETAILS24 INT.A/MFunction: Enables/Disables DTMF Autodialer feature while using the Intern

76 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL“SET” (MENU) MODEMENU SELECTION DETAILS30 NM SETFunction: Programming an Alpha/Numeric label for a Memory Channel.See pag

77FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL“SET” (MENU) MODEMENU SELECTION DETAILS35 PAG.CDTFunction: Setting the Transmitting Pager Code for the Enhanced CTCSS Pagi

6 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALANTENNA CONSIDERATIONThe FT-1802M is designed for use with antennas presenting an impedance of near 50 Ohmsat all operating

78 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL41 RESUMEFunction: Selects the Scan Resume mode.Available Values: BUSY / HOLD / 3SEC / 5SEC / 10SECDefault: BUSYBUSY: The

79FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL47 SKIPFunction: Selects the Memory Scan mode.Available Values: SKIP / ONLY / OFFDefault: OFFSKIP: The scanner will “skip”

80 FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL52 TN FRQFunction: Setting of the CTCSS Tone Fre-quency.Available Values: 50 standard CTCSS tonesDefault: 100.0 Hz53 TOT

81FT-1802M OPERATING MANUAL“SET” (MENU) MODEMENU SELECTION DETAILS59 W/N DVFunction: Reduction of the Microphone Gain/Deviation and receiver bandwidt

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7FT-1802M OPERATING MANUALMOBILE INSTALLATIONThe FT-1802M must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 Volt negative ground elec-trical system. Mo