Yaesu FT-7800R
The Yaesu FT-7800R dual bander operates on 2 meters and 70 centimeters. High power output is featured with 50 watts on 2 meters and 40 watts on 430 MHz. CTCSS/DCS Encode/Decode is built in.
Programming and Operation
Memory Storage
- Select frequency in the VFO mode. Be sure set up any desired CTCSS or DCS tones, as well as offset. The power level may be also be set.
- Press and hold in the [ V/M ( MW )] key for 1/2 second. A memory number will appear (blinking) on the display.
- Within ten seconds of pressing the [ V/M ( MW )] key, use DIAL knob or microphone [ UP ] / [ DWN ] buttons to select a memory channel for storage.
- To attach an alpha/numeric name "Tag" to the memory, press and hold in the [ V/M ( MW )] key for 1/2 second, then proceed to the next step; otherwise press the [ V/M ( MW )] key to save.
Repeater Shift
144 MHz shift will be 600 kHz, 70 cm, the shift is 5 MHz. ARS = Automatic Repeater Shift.
ARS Feature ON/OFF - hold in the [ BAND ( SET )] key and rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #4 (ARS). Press the [ BAND ( SET )] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to enable or disable. Press the [ BAND ( SET )] key momentarily to save the new setting.
Manual Repeater Shift -
- Press and hold in the [ BAND ( SET )] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.
- Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #33 (RPT.MOD).
- Press the [ BAND ( SET )] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired shift among "RPT.–," "RPT.+," and "RPT.OFF."
- Press the [ BAND ( SET )] key momentarily to save the new setting, then press and hold in the [ BAND ( SET )] key for 1/2 second to exit to normal peration.
Default Repeater Shifts - hold in the [ BAND ( SET )] key, DIAL knob to select Menu #39 (SHIFT), [ BAND ( SET )] key and rotate the DIAL knob. Then [ BAND ( SET )] key momentarily to save.
CTCSS Operation
CTCSS setup involves two actions: setting the Tone Mode and then setting of the Tone Frequency. These actions are set up by using the [TONE(REV)] key and Set mode #44 (TN FRQ).
- Press the [ TONE ( REV )] key several times, so that "ENC" appears on the display
- press and hold in the [ BAND ( SET )] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode, then rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #44 (TN FRQ). This Menu selection allows setting of the CTCSS tone frequency. Press the [ BAND ( SET )] key momentarily to enable adjustment of the CTCSS frequency. Rotate the DIAL knob.