Vertex Standard FT-2800M Specifications

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.1FT-2800M Operating ManualIntroductionThe FT-2800M is a deluxe, rugged FM mobile transceiv

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.10This switch illuminates the Microphone keypad.5. LOCK SwitchThis switch locks out the M

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.11LCD for 2 seconds. After this interval, the display will switch its normal indicationof

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.12To enter 146.000 MHz, press [1] Æ [4] Æ [6] Æ [#]3) ScanningFrom the VFO mode, press the

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.13in the 160-MHz frequency range. Ten standard Weather Broadcast channels are pre-loaded i

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.14to normal operation.When activate the locking feature, the “KEY” icon will appear on the

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.15RF SquelchA special RF Squelch feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows yo

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.161. Press and hold the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob toselect

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.17[3] Separate Transmit Frequency MemoriesAll memory channels can store independent receiv

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.181. Press and hold the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob toselect

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.191. Press and hold the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob toselect

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.2SpecificationsGeneralFrequency Range: Tx 144 - 146 MHz or 144 - 148 MHzRx 144 - 146 MHz o

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.20to normal operation.R. F. Says: If the Tone Scan feature does not detect a tone or code,

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.213. Press the [D/MR(MW)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select thefirst di

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.22You can also set a longer delay between the time your transmitter is keyed and the first

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.23Memory Recall1. Press the [D/MR(MW)] key, repeatedly if necessary, until “MR” icon and

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.24Memory TuningOnce you have recalled a particular memory channel, you may easily tune off

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.251. From the VFO mode, tune in the frequency you wish to store, and set all repeatershif

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.26display will blink. You can choose one of three scan-resume modes (described later). To

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.274. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob so as to select “SKIP”. Thecurren

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.28icon appended to the channel number.3. Press and hold either the microphone’s [UP] or [

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.29Number), then select the memory channel you wish to be the “Priority” channel.3. Press

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.3Accessory & OptionsSupplied AccessoriesMicrophone MH-48A6J 1Mobile Mounting Bracket M

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.30Smart Search OperationThe Smart Search feature allows you to load frequencies automatica

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.31Search Memory Channel “C.”6. To recall the Smart Search memories, rotate the DIAL knob

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.324). Repeat step 3) above.5). Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily to save the new setti

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.33to normal operation.Automatic Power-OffThe “Automatic Power-Off” (APO) feature will turn

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.34TONE: Selects CTCSS frequencyT SRCH: T CALL: Activates 1750 Hz Tone BurstRPTR: Selects R

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.35Set Mode ResettingTo reset the Set (Menu) mode settings to their factory defaults:1. Tu

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.36transceiver parameters, some of which have not been detailed previously. Use thefollowin

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.37Default: OFFThis function is only used to move a spurious response “birdie,” shold it fa

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.3813 INTNETFunction: Select the Internet Connection mode.Available Values: WIRES/IRLPDefau

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.39CH/INTKEY/SKIPDefault: T SRCH18 PRG P4Function: Programming the function assigned to Mic

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.4insurance purposes.Installation TipsTo ensure long life of the components, be certain to

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.40Default: BUSYBUSY: the scanner will remain halted for as long as there is carrier presen

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.41Default: OFFT ENC: CTCSS EncoderTSQ: CTCSS Encoder/DecoderDC ENC: DCS Encoder onlyDCS: D

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.4233 W/N DVFunction: Reducing the MIC gain (and Deviation)Available Values: WIDE/NARROWDef

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.5Antenna ConsiderationThe FT-2800M is designed for use with antennas presenting an impedan

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.6Loss figures are approximate; consult cable manufacturers’ catalogs for completespecifica

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.7Warning!Never apply AC power to the power cable of the FT-2800M, nor DC voltage greater t

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.8Use the DC power cable supplied with your transceiver for making power connections tothe

FCC ID: K66FT-2800MOPERATING MANUALVertex Standard Co., Ltd.9HIGH(60W) Æ MID(25W) Æ LOW2(10W) Æ LOW1(5W)While receiving on a memory, press and hold th