Toshiba FT 817 Operating Manual

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Front Panel Control & Switches

Front Panel Control & SwitchesFront Panel Control & Switches

PWR

(1)

Switch

Press and hold in the

PWR

switch for one second to turn to the transceiver on or off.

(2) AF Knob

This (inner)

VOL

knob adjusts the receiver audio volume level presented to the speaker

or external speaker. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level.

SQL/RF

(3)

In the USA version, this (outer)

Knob

SQL/RF

knob adjust the gain of the receiver’s RF and IF stage. Using Menu Selection 45, this control may be changed to function as a Squelch control, which may be used to silence background noise when no signal is present. In the other versions, its default setting is squelch control.

LOCK

(4)

Key

Pressing this key locks the so as to prevent accidental frequency change.

V/M

(5)

Key

Pressing this key switches frequency control between the VFO and Memory System.

TRANSMIT/BUSY

(6)

Indicator

This LED glows green when the squelch open, and turns red during transmit.

MAIN DIAL

(7)

This is the main tuning dial for the transceiver. It is used both for frequency tuning as well as “Menu” setting in the transceiver.

(8) F Key

Pressing this key to changes the

SEL

knob which is selecting the

FUNC

key functions.

Press and hold this key for one second to activate the menu function.

FUNC

(9)

Keys These three keys select many of the most important operating features of the transceiver. When pressing the [F] key, the current function of that key appears above each of the [A], [B], [C] keys (along the bottom of the LCD); rotating the SEL knob scrolls the display through eleven rows of functions available for use via the [A], [B], [C] keys. The available features are shown in chart below.

[A] Key [B] Key [C] Key

Press the [A] key to switch between

VFO-A and VFO-B on the display.

Press and hold the [A] key for 1/2

second to transfer the contents of the

VFO into a Memory register.

Press the [A] key to store the contents

of the VFO into a QMB register.

Press the [A] key to select the direction of the uplink frequency shift (“–,” “+,” or simplex) during FM repeater operation.

Press and hold the [A] key for 1/2

second to recall Menu #42 (for setting

the shift frequency).

Press the [A] key to initiate scanning

(in the direction of

A/B

STO

RPT

SCN

higher

frequency).

SSM SCH ART

Press and hold the [B] key for 1/2

second to copy the contents of

VFO-A into the VFO-B register, so

that the two VFOs’ contains will

Press the [B] key to designates

the current Memory channel to be

“skipped” during scanning.

Press the [B] key to recall the

Press the [B] key to reverse the transmit and receive frequency

while working through a repeater.

Press the [B] key to activate the

A=B

be identical.

RCL

QMB Memory.

REV

PRI

priority scan.

Press the [C] key to activates Split

frequency operation between VFO-A and

Press the [C] key to select the display type

(Frequency or Alpha-numeric Tag) during

Memory operation.

Press the [C] key to activates the

Programmable Memory Scan.

Press the [C] key to activate the CTCSS or

DCS operation.

Press and hold the [C] key for 1/2 second to

recall Menu #48 (for selecting the CTCSS

tone frequency).

Press the [C] key to activates the Dual

Watch system.

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VFO-B.

TAG

PMS

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Press the [A] key to activate the

Spectrum Scope feature.

Press and hold the [A] key for 1/2

second to recall Menu #43 (for selecting

the sweep mode).

Press the [A] key to bypass the receiver

preamplifier, thereby causing Intercept

Point Optimization for improved

The IPO feature does not function on

Press the [A] key to activate the

receiver’s IF noise Blanker.

Press the [A] key to select the

transmitter power output level (

Press the [A] key to enable the VOX

(voice-operated transmitter switching

system) in the SSB, AM, and FM

Press and hold the [A] key for 1/2

second to recall Menu #51 (for setting

the VOX Gain level).

Press the [A] key to initiate the battery

Press and hold the [A] key for 1/2

second to recall Menu #11 (for selecting

the Charging period).

IPO

characteristics.

144/430 MHz.

PWR

2, L

, or

VOX

modes.

CHG

charging.

IGH

Press the [B] key to activate

Smart Search

Press the [B] key to engage the

receiver front-end attenuator,

which will reduce all signals and

noise by approximately 10 dB.

The ATT feature does not function

on 144/430 MHz.

Press the [B] key to select the recovery time (

UTO

) for the receiver’s AGC

Press the [B] key to select the

display function of the meter in

the transmit mode (Power, ALC,

SWR, or MOD indication).

Press the [B] key to activate CW Break-in operation.

Press and hold the [B] key for 1/2 second to recall Menu #17 (for setting the CW Delay time).

Press the [B] key to display the

current battery voltage.

ATT

AGC

AST

system.

MTR

VTL

operation.

LOW

, or

Press the [C] key to initiate the Auto-

Range Transponder mode.

Press and hold the [C] key for 1/2 second to

recall Menu #09 (for selecting the ARTS

beep option).

Press the [C] key to activate the “Narrow”

filter mode in the CW (optional YF-122C

required) and SSB (optional YF-122S

required) mode.

On FM mode, it also select the low-

deviation mode required for HF FM

operation on 29 MHz.

Press and hold the [C] key for 1/2 second to

recall Menu #38 (for Enable/disable the

optional filter).

Press the [C] key to activate the built-in Electronic Keyer.

Press and hold the [C] key for 1/2 second to recall Menu #21 (for setting the Keyer speed).

Press the [C] key to switches display between

Large

Character mode.

*The Operating Function number in this column does not appear on the LCD.

BAND(DWN)/BAND(UP)

(10)

Key Pressing one of these keys momentarily will cause the frequency to be moved up or down by one Frequency Band. The selections are available are: … 1.8 MHz ! 3.5 MHz ! 7.0 MHz ! 10 MHz ! 14 MHz ! 15 MHz ! 18 MHz ! 24 MHz ! 28 MHz ! 50 MHz ! 88 MHz ! 108 MHz ! 144 MHz ! 430 MHz ! 1.8 MHz …

MODE(!)/MODE(")

(11)

Key Pressing one of these keys momentarily will cause the operating mode. The selections are available are: … USB ! LSB ! CW ! CWR ! AM ! DIG ! PKT ! USB …

HOME

(12)

Key

Pressing this key momentarily to recalls a favorite “Home” frequency memory.

SEL

(13)

Knob

NAR

–

KYR

DSP

Character and

Small

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This detented rotary switch is used for many tuning, Memory selection, and Function selection for the [A], [B], [C] keys of the transceiver.

CLAR

(14)

(15)

(1)

(2)

(3)

MIC

SP/PH

SP-PH

Key Press this key momentarily to activate the Receiver Classifier feature. When this feature is activated, the Press and hold this key for 1/2 second to activate the IF Shift feature, which allows you

Jack

Switch

SEL

knob to adjust the center frequency of the IF filter’s passband response.

: When insert the Earphone plug into this jack, the slide

to use the

ANT

Connect the supplied 50/144/430 MHz rubber flex antenna (or another antenna presenting a 50Ω impedance). In its default setting, this jack does not function on HF band. If you want to enable this jack on HF band, recall and changes the Menu #07 settings.

Jack

Connect the supplied

This 3.5-mm, 2-pin jack provides variable audio output for an external speaker (4Ω ~ 16Ω impedance) or Earphone. This audio level varies according to the setting of the front panel’s AF knob.

Important Note

Important NoteImportant Note

located on the right side of this jack injure your ear.

If you use the Earphone with this transceiver, move this switch to the “PH” position before inserting the Earphone plug into the

SEL

knob is used to set a tuning offset of up to ±9.99 kHz.

Side Panel Switch &

Side Panel Switch & Connectors

Side Panel Switch & Side Panel Switch &

MH-31

Hand Microphone.

MUST BE

MUST BEMUST BE

Connectors

ConnectorsConnectors

slide to the “PH” position to prevent the

SP/PH

SP-PH

Jack, to prevent the injure your ear.

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switch

Rear Panel

Rear Panel Connectors

Rear Panel Rear Panel

INPUT:13.8V

(1)

This is the DC power supply connection for the transceiver when operate the transceiver external power supply. Use the supplied DC cable to connect this jack to the car battery or base station DC power supply, which must be capable of supplying at least 2A @8 ~ 16 VDC. This jack is also use the battery charging for the optional battery pack.

GND

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Ter m in al For best performance and safety, this Ground lug should be connected to a good earth ground using a short, heavy, braided cable.

KEY

Jack

This 3.5-mm, 3-pin jack is used for connection to a CW keyer paddle or a straight key.

DATA

Jack This 6-pin, mini-DIN jack accepts AFSK or FSK input from a Terminal Node Controller (TNC) or Terminal Unit (TU); it also provides fixed-level Receiver Audio Output, PushTo-Talk (PTT), and ground lines.

ACC

Jack This 8-pin, mini-DIN jack is used for interfacing to a personal computer for control of this transceiver using the CAT System. It is also used for Transceiver-to Transceiver Cloning.

ANT

Jack Connect your HF and/or 50 MHz antenna’s 50 Ω coaxial cable to this M-type (“SO-239”) connector. In its default setting, this jack does not function on 50/144/430 MHz bands. If you want to enable this jack on 50/144/430 MHz bands, recall and changes the Menu #07 settings.

Jack

Connectors

ConnectorsConnectors

FNB-72

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Operation

OperationOperation

Turn ing the Transc e iver On and Of f

Turn ing the Transc e iver On and Of fTurn ing the Transc e iver On and Of f

1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold the

2. To turn the transceiver off, again press and hold the

Supply Voltage

Supply Voltage Display

Supply Voltage Supply Voltage When you turn on the transceiver, the dc supply voltage is indicated on the upper right corner of the LCD for two seconds. After this interval, the display will resume its normal indication of the operating mode (VFOa, VFOb, or Memory Channel Number). To view the supply voltage at any time during operation:

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Row [

2. Press the [B]( corner of the LCD.

3. To cancel the supply voltage display, again press the [B](

Operating Band Selection

Operating Band SelectionOperating Band Selection This transceiver covers an incredibly wide frequency range, over which a number of different operating modes are used. Therefore, this transceiver’s frequency coverage has been divided into different operating band, each of with has its own ore-set channel steps and operating modes. You can change the channel steps and operating mode later, of course, per the next section.

Display

DisplayDisplay

CHG, VLT, DSP

) key momentarily to display the supply voltage on the upper right

VLT

] on the display.

PWR

switch for one second.

PWR

switch for one second.

SEL

knob to select Operating Function

) key.

VLT

To change the operating bands, press either the the next higher or lower operating band, respectively.

… 1.8 MHz ! 3.5 MHz ! 7.0 MHz ! 10 MHz ! 14 MHz ! 15 MHz ! 18 MHz ! 24 MHz ! 28 MHz ! 50 MHz ! 88 MHz ! 108 MHz ! 144 MHz ! 430 MHz ! 1.8 MHz …

Mode Selection

Mode SelectionMode Selection Press either modes, respectively.

… USB ! LSB ! CW ! CWR ! AM ! DIG ! PKT ! USB …

Adjusting the Audio Volume Level

Adjusting the Audio Volume LevelAdjusting the Audio Volume Level Rotate the AF knob to set a comfortable listening level.

Note 1

Note 1Note 1

comfortable setting, or even all the way off, because the output from the fixed-level audio signal.

Note 2

Note 2Note 2

background noise on FM can be surprisingly loud)! Setting the Operating

Setting the Operating Frequency

Setting the Operating Setting the Operating

1. In the “ rotation of the

2. In the “AM/FM/ rotation of the

3. You may also use the modes.

4. Rotate the MHz step, allowing quick excursions around the band.

Note

: Both the synthesizer’s steps and the tuning rate (the number of steps per rotation of

NoteNote

DIAL

the Stacked

Stacked VFO System

Stacked Stacked

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [

2. Now press the [A]( VFOs provided on each Amateur band, so you may set VFO-A to the CW sub-band, and

MODE(!)

: When operating in the “

: Start with the AF knob set fully counter-clockwise, especially when using FM (the

SSB/CW/DIG

SEL

) can be adjusted.

VFO System

VFO SystemVFO System

MODE(")

Frequency

FrequencyFrequency

” modes, rotate the

DIAL

increase the operating frequency.

PKT

” modes, rotate the

SEL

increase the operating frequency.

SEL

knob after pressing the

A/B, A=B, SPL

) key to toggle between the “AAAA” and “BBBB” VFO. There are two such

A/B

key to move among the eight settings for the operating

DIG

” or “

knob to adjust the operating frequency in the “

] on the display.

BAND(DWN)

PKT

” modes, you may set the AF knob to any

DIAL

knob to set the frequency. Clockwise

SEL

knob to set the frequency. Clockwise

SEL

knob, change the operating frequency in 1

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

BAND(UP)

Key to move to

DATA

SSB/CW/DIG

jack is a

”

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VFO-B to the SSB sub-band, if you like. The operating mode will be preserved, along with the frequency information, on each VFO.

Receiver Accessory

Receiver AccessoryReceiver Accessory

Clarifier (Receiver Incremental Tuning)

Clarifier (Receiver Incremental Tuning)Clarifier (Receiver Incremental Tuning) The Clarifier (RIT) allows you to set an offset of up to ±9.99 kHz of the receive frequency relative to your transmit frequency. To achieve wider offset, you may use the “split” operating mode, described later.

1. Press the [

2. Turn t he

9.99 kHz.

3. When offsets the receiving frequency higher than transmit frequency, appear the “"” icon at the right of the frequency display. Similarly, when offsets the receiving frequency lower than transmit frequency, appear the “#” icon at the right of the frequency display.

4. When the receiving frequency equal transmit frequency (Clarifier offset is zero) while the Clarifier is activated, appear the “–” icon at the right of the frequency display.

5. To turn the Clarifier off, again press the [

6. To reset the Clarifier offset to zero, turn the Clarifier off, then turn the amount. The Clarifier will reset to zero after the first “step” of the

IF SHIFT

IF SHIFTIF 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 incoming signal.

1. Press the [ “$” icon will appears at the right of the frequency display to inform the IF SHIFT’s current position.

2. Rotate the

3. To turn the IF SHIFT feature off, again press the [ last setting of the IF SHIFT control will be retained until you change it again.

AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

AGC (Automatic Gain Control)AGC (Automatic Gain Control) The receiver recovery time constant may be modified to match your operating needs.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [NB,

2. Press the [B]( selection: AGCauto % AGCfast --. AGCslow % AGCauto … where “AGCauto” represents “AGCfast” on CW and DIG(AFSK), and “AGCslow” on the voice modes.

Noise Blanker

Noise BlankerNoise Blanker The IF Noise Blanker may be useful in reducing or eliminating some types of impulse noise.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [NB,

2. Press the [A](NB) key to activate the Noise Blanker. The “!” icon will appears at the right of the “NB” indicate.

3. Press the A](NB) key again to turn the Noise Blanker off.

IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)

IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) The IPO feature bypasses the receiver RF preamplifier, thereby eliminating the preamp’s gain. This feature is not available on the 144 MHz and 430 MHz.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [

2. Press the [A]( appears at the right of the “

CLAR

] switch momentarily to activate the Clarifier function.

SEL

knob, which allows the receiver frequency to be varied over a range of

CLAR

] switch momentarily.

DIAL

CLAR

] switch for one second to activate the IF SHIFT feature. A “$”, “#,” or

SEL

knob, as needed, to reduce or eliminate interference.

CLAR

] switch for one second. The

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

] on the display.

AGC

) key to toggle the AGC recovery time constant among the following

AGC

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

] on the display.

AGC

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

IPO, ATT, NAR

) key to bypass the receiver input preamplifier. The “!” icon will

IPO

] on the display.

” indicate.

IPO

by any

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3. Press the [A](

ATT (Front End Attenuator)

ATT (Front End Attenuator)ATT (Front End Attenuator) The Attenuator all signal (and noise) by 10 dB, and it may be used to make reception more pleasant under extremely noisy conditions. This feature is not available on the 144 MHz and 430 MHz.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the Function Row [

2. Press the [B]( of the “

3. Press the [B]( circuit.

AM/FM DIAL

AM/FM DIALAM/FM DIAL In the AM and FM modes, the DIAL knob is locked out (via Menu setting) so as to allow “channelized” tuning on these modes. To adjust the operating frequency rotate the knob. If you wish to enable the Menu #04.

1. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.

2. Rotate the

3. Rotate the

4. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.

Automatic Power-Off Feature

Automatic Power-Off FeatureAutomatic Power-Off Feature

The APO feature helps conserve battery life by automatically turning the transceiver off after a user-defined period of time within which there has been no dial or key activity. The available selections for the time before power-off are 1 ~ 6 hours, as well as APO Off. The default condition for the APO is OFF, and here is the procedure for activating it:

1. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.

2. Rotate the

3. Rotate the

automatically shut down.

4. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal

operation. Once you have programmed a time interval, the APO countdown timer will start whenever some front panel action (tuning, transmission, etc.) ends. When activate the APO, appear the “TIMER” icon at the center bottom on the LCD. If there is no action by you within the time interval programmed, the microprocessor will shut down the radio automatically. Just press and hold the on, as usual.

ATT

) key once more to re-activate the preamp.

IPO

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

IPO, ATT, NAR

) key to activate the Attenuator. The “!” icon will appears at the right

ATT

” indicate.

) key once more to switch the Attenuator out of the receiver front end

ATT

DIAL

SEL

knob to recall Menu #04 (

DIAL

knob to set this feature (“

SEL

knob to recall Menu #08 (

DIAL

knob to select the desired time period after which the radio will

] on the display.

for tuning in the AM and FM modes, change the setting of

AM&FM DL

APO TIME

PWR

”) to “

ENABLE

switch for one second to turn it back

.”

SEL

Transmitter Operation

Transmitter OperationTransmitter Operation

SSB Transmission

SSB TransmissionSSB Transmission Basic Setup/Operation

1. Press the

operating on the 10 MHz or lower bands, to select the LSB mode. If you are operating on

the 14 MHz or higher bands, to select the USB mode.

2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

“ALC” meter function (appear “

3. Press the microphone’s

while watching the meter. The ideal audio input level to the transmitter from the

microphone will cause ???

switch to return to receive mode.

4. If the ALC meter is too high, or too low, you may need to reset the Microphone Gain:

MODE(!)/MODE(")

PWR, MTR

PTT

??? “segment” of indication on the ALC meter. Release the

??????

key so to select the SSB (LSB/USB) mode. If you are

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

] on the display, then press the [B](

” at the right side of the “

alc

switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice

MTR

) key to select the

MTR

” icon.).

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(1) Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode.

(2) Rotate the

(3) Close the

the proper ALC indication is achieved on voice peaks.

(4) When done, press and hold the [F] key to save the new setting for the Microphone

Gain. 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 to transmit.

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the

Function Row [

2. Press the [A](

right of the “

3. Without pressing the

When you start speaking, the transmitter should be activated automatically. When you finish skeaking, the transceiver should return to the receive mode (after a short delay).

4. To cancel VOX and return to

is disappeared.

5. The VOX Gain may be adjusted, so as to prevent accidental transmitter activation in a

noisy environment. To adjust the VOX Gain: (1) While still in Operating Row [

one second. This instantly recall Menu #51 (

(2) While speaking into the microphone, rotate the

transmitter is quickly activated by your voice, without causing background noise to

activate the transmitter.

(3) When you have selected the optimum setting, press and hold the [F] key for one

second to save the new settings and return to normal operation.

6. The “Hang-Time” of the VOX system (the transmit-receive delay after the cessation of

speech) may also be adjusted via the Menu. The default delay is 1/2 second. To set a different delay time: (1) Press and hold the [F] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. (2) Rotate the (3) Rotate the

time.

(4) When you adjustment is complete, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save

the new setting and return to normal operation. CW Transmission

CW Transmission

CW TransmissionCW 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

2. Press the

3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then then rotate the

Operating Function Row [

4. Press the [B](BK) key, as needed, to activate “Semi Break-In” operation. The “!” icon

will appears at the right of the “BK” indicate.

5. The CW hang time can be adjusted using Menu #17 (

hang time: (1) Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. (2) Rotate the (3) Rotate the

transceiver was not designed for “full QSK” operation, the minimum setting of this

Menu (

SEL

knob to recall Menu #46 (

PTT

switch, and while speaking into the microphone rotate the

VOX, BK, KYR

) key to activate the VOX circuitly. The “!” icon will appears at the

VOX

” indicate.

VOX

PTT

switch, speak into the microphone in a normal voice level.

SEL

knob to select Menu #50 (

DIAL

while saying a brief syllable like “Ah” so as to set the desired delay

MODE(!)/MODE(")

VOX, BK, KYR

SEL

knob to select Menu #17 (

DIAL

to select a longer or shorter delay time (default: 250 ms). This

CW DELAY

) will be very close to full break-in performance.

SSB MIC

] on the display.

PTT

operation., again press the [A](

VOX, BK, KYR

VOX GAIN

VOX DELAY

key, as needed, to select the CW (CW/CWR) mode.

CW DELAY

PTT

switch in order

SEL

knob, as needed, until Operating

) key. The “!” icon

VOX

], press and hold the [A](

DIAL

to the point where the

KEY

jack.

SEL

knob, as needed, until

CW DELAY

). To adjust the CW

VOX

DIAL

until

) key for

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