Yaesu Musen FT 2800M Users manual
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FT-2800M Operating Manual
Introduction
The FT-2800M is a deluxe, rugged FM mobile transceiver providing high power output
and outstanding receiver performance for the 144 MHz band. Included in the FT2800M’s feature complement are:
60 Watts of power output, with selection of four power levels for every operating
situation.
Expanded receiver coverage: 137-174 MHz.
Keyboard entry of operating frequencies from the microphone.
Excellent protection from receiver intermodulation distortion, thanks to Yaesu’s
renowned Advanced Track Tuning front end.
219 memories which can store repeater shifts, odd repeater shifts, CTCSS/DCS
tones, and 6-character Alpha-Numeric labels for easy channel recognition.
10 NOAA Weather Broadcast Channel.
Built-in CTCSS and DCS Encoder/Decoder circuits.
The Smart SearchTM feature, which automatically sweeps a band and loads active
frequencies into dedicated memory banks, is ideal for identifying active repeaters
when visiting a city for the first time.
Extensive Menu system, which allows customization of a number of transceiver
performance characteristics.
The Yaesu-exclusive multi-function LCD display.
Additional features include a transmit Time-Out-Timer (TOT), Automatic Power-Off
(APO), Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS), plus provision for reduction of the Tx deviation
in areas of high channel congestion. And an RF Squelch circuit allows the owner to set
the squelch to open at a programmable setting of the S-Meter, thus reducing guesswork
in setting the squelch threshold.
Congratulations on your purchase of the FT-2800M! Whether this is your first rig, or if
Yaesu equipment is already the backbone of your station, the Yaesu organization is
committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this high-performance transceiver, which
should provide you with many years of satisfying operation. Yaesu’s dealer network and
technical support personnel stand behind every product we sell, and we invite you to
contact us should you require technical advice or assistance.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety prior to installing the FT2800M, so that you fully understand the capabilities of your new transceiver.
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Specifications
General
Frequency Range: Tx 144 - 146 MHz or 144 - 148 MHz
Rx 144 - 146 MHz or 137 - 174 MHz
Channel Step: 5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz
Standard Repeater Shift ±600 kHz
Frequency Stability: better than ±10 ppm
–4 °F to +140 °F (–
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Mode of Emission: F2/F3
Antenna Impedance: 50-ohms, unbalanced
Supply voltage: 13.8 V DC ±15%, negative ground
Current Consumption (typical): Rx: less than 0.7 A, less than 0.3 A (squelched)
Tx: 10 A (60 W)/6 A (25 W)/3 A (10 W)/2 A (5 W)
20 °C to +60 °C)]
Operating Temperature Range: ????
Case Size (WxHxD): 6.3 x 2.0 x 7.3 inch (160 x 50 x 185 mm) (w/o knobs)
Weight (Approx.): 4.0 lb (1.8 kg)
Transmitter
Output Power: 60 W/25 W/10 W/5 W
Modulation Type: Variable Reactance
Maximum Deviation: ±5 kHz/±2.5 kHz
Spurious Radiation: better than –60 dB
Microphone Impedance: 2-kohm
Receiver
Circuit Type: Double Conversion Superheterodyne
Ifs: 21.7 MHz & 450 kHz
Sensitivity (for 12dB SINAD): better than 0.2 µV
Selectivity (–6/–60dB): 12 kHz/28 kHz
IF Rejection: better than 70 dB
Image Rejection: better than 70 dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity better than 70 dB
Inter Modulation better than 95 dB
Maximum AF Output: 3.5 W into 4-ohms @10 % THD
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Accessory & Options
Supplied Accessories
Microphone MH-48A6J 1
Mobile Mounting Bracket MMB-?? 1
DC Power Cord w/Fuse (T9????????) 1
Spare Fuse 15 A (Q????????) 1
Standing Foot (R????????) 2
Operating Manual 1
Warranty Card 1
Optional Accessories
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Installation
This chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the FT-2800M into a
typical amateur radio station. It is presumed that you possess technical knowledge and
conceptual understanding consistent with your status as a licensed radio amateur.
Please take some extra time to make certain that the important safety and technical
requirements detailed in this chapter are followed closely.
Preliminary Inspection
Inspect the transceiver visually immediately upon opening the packing carton. Confirm
that all controls and switches work freely, and inspect the cabinet for any damage.
Gently shake the transceiver to verify that no internal components have been shaken
loose due to rough handling during shipping.
If any evidence of damage is discovered, document it thoroughly and contact the
shipping company (or your local dealer, if the unit was purchased over-the-counter) so
as to get instructions regarding the prompt resolution of the damage situation. Be
certain to save the shipping carton, especially if there are any punctures or other
evidence of damage incurred during shipping; if it is necessary to return the unit for
service or replacement, use the original packing materials but put the entire package
inside another packing carton, so as to preserve the evidence of shipping damage for
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insurance purposes.
Installation Tips
To ensure long life of the components, be certain to provide adequate ventilation around
the cabinet of the FT-2800M.
Do not install the transceiver on top of another heat-generating device (such as a power
supply or amplifier), and do not place equipment, books, or papers on top of the FT2800M. Avoid heating vents and window locations that could expose the transceiver to
excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates. The FT-2800M should not be used
in an environment where the ambient temperature exceeds +60 °C.
Safety Information
The FT-2800M is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of RF (Radio
Frequency) energy, and you should exercise all safety precautions as are appropriate for
this type of device. These safety tips apply to any device installed in a well-designed
amateur radio station.
(!): Never allow unsupervised children to play in the vicinity of your transceiver or
antenna installation.
(!): Be certain to wrap any wire or cable splices thoroughly with insulating electrical
tape, to prevent short circuits.
(!): Do not route cables or wires through door jambs or other locations where, through
wear and tear, they may become frayed and shorted to ground or to each other.
(!): Do not stand in front of a directional antenna while you are transmitting into that
antenna. Do not install a directional antenna in any location where humans or pets
may be walking in the main directional lobe of the antenna’s radiation pattern.
(!): In mobile installations, it is preferable to mount your antenna on top of the roof of
the vehicle, if feasible, so as to utilize the car body as a counterpoise for the antenna
and raise the radiation pattern as far away from passengers as possible.
(!): During vehicular operation when stopped (in a parking lot, for example), make it a
practice to switch to Low power if there are people walking nearby.
(!): Never wear dual-earmuff headphones while driving a vehicle.
(!): Do not attempt to drive your vehicle while making a telephone call on an autopatch
using the DTMF microphone. Pull over to the side of the road, whether dialing
manually or using the auto-dial feature.
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Antenna Consideration
The FT-2800M is designed for use with antennas presenting an impedance of near 50
Ohms at all operating frequencies. The antenna (or a 50 Ohm dummy load) should be
connected whenever the transceiver is turned on, to avoid damage that could otherwise
result if transmission occurs accidentally without an antenna.
Ensure that your antenna is designed to handle 60 Watts of transmitter power. Some
magnetic-mount mobile antennas, designed for use with hand-held transceivers, may
not be capable of withstanding this power level. Consult the antenna manufacturer’s
specification sheet for details.
Most all FM work is performed using vertical polarization. When installing a directional
antenna such as a Yagi or Cubical Quad, be certain to orient it so as to produce vertical
polarization, unless you are engaged in a special operating situation where horizontal
polarization is used. In the case of a Yagi antenna, orient the elements vertically for
vertical polarization; for a Cubical Quad, the feedpoint should be at the center of one of
the vertical sides of the driven element (or at a side corner, in the case of a diamondshaped Cubical Quad).
Excellent reference texts and computer software are available for the design and
optimization of VHF antennas. Your dealer should be able to assist you with all aspects
of your antenna installation requirements.
Use high-quality 50 Ohm coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT-2800M transceiver. All
efforts at providing an efficient antenna system will be wasted if poor quality, lossy
coaxial cable is used. Losses in coaxial lines increase as the frequency increases, so an
8-meter-long (25’ coaxial line with 1/2 dB of loss at 29 MHz may have a loss of 1.8 dB or
more at 146 MHz; choose your coaxial cable carefully based on the installation location
(mobile vs. base) and the overall length of the cable required (for very short runs of cable
in a mobile installation, the smaller, more flexible cable types may be acceptable).
For reference, the chart below shows approximate loss figures for typically-available
coaxial cables frequently used in VHF installations.
<<Cable Chart>>
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Loss figures are approximate; consult cable manufacturers’ catalogs for complete
specifications.
In outdoor installations, be certain to weatherproof all connectors thoroughly, as water
entering a coaxial cable will cause losses to escalate rapidly, thus diminishing your
communications effectiveness. The use of the shortest possible length of the highest
quality coaxial cable that fits within your budget will ensure the best performance from
your FT-2800M.
Mobile Installation
The FT-2800M must only be installed in vehicles having a 13.8 Volt negative ground
electrical system. Mount the transceiver where the display, controls, and microphone
are easily accessible, using the supplied MMB-?? mounting bracket.
The transceiver may be installed in almost any location, but should not be positioned
near a heating vent nor anywhere where it might interfere with driving (either visually
or mechanically). Make sure to provide plenty of space on all sides of the transceiver so
that air can flow freely around the radio’s case. Refer to the diagrams showing proper
installation procedures.
Transceiver Installation
Choose a mounting location with sufficient clearance for the transceiver. Using the
mounting bracket as a template for the mounting holes, use a 4.8 mm (3/16” bit to
drill the mounting holes, and secure the mounting bracket with the supplied screws,
washers, and nuts (see diagram).
Position the transceiver in the bracket so that the holes in the side are aligned with
those in the bracket, and bolt the transceiver into place using the supplied short
screws and flat washers.
Mobile Power Connections
To minimize voltage drop and avoid blowing the vehicle’s fuses, connect the supplied DC
power cable directly to the battery terminals. Do not attempt to defeat or bypass the DC
cable’s fuse - it is there to protect you, your transceiver, and your vehicle’s electrical
system.
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Warning!
Never apply AC power to the power cable of the FT-2800M, nor DC voltage greater than
15.8 Volts. When replacing the fuse, only use a 15-A fuse. Failure to observe these safety
precautions will void the Limited Warranty on this product.
Before connecting the transceiver, check the voltage at the battery terminals while
revving the engine. If the voltage exceeds 15 Volts, adjust the vehicle’s voltage
regulator before proceeding with installation.
Connect the RED power cable lead to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal, and the
BLACK power cable lead to the NEGATIVE (–) terminal. If you need to extend the
power cable, use #12 AWG or larger insulated, stranded copper wire. Solder the
splice connections carefully, and wrap the connections thoroughly with insulating
electrical tape.
Before connecting the cable to the transceiver, verify the voltage and polarity of the
voltage at the transceiver end of the DC cable using a DC voltmeter. Now connect
the transceiver to the DC cable.
Mobile Speakers
The optional MSL-100 External Speaker includes its own swivel-type mounting bracket,
and is available from your Yaesu dealer.
Other external speakers may be used with the FT-2800M, if they present the specified
8-Ohm impedance and are capable of handling the 3.5 Wa tts of audio output sup plied by
the FT-2800M.
Base Station Installation
The FT-2800M is ideal for base station use as well as in mobile installations. The FT2800M is specifically designed to integrate into your station easily, using the
information to follow as a reference.
AC Power Supplies
Operation of the FT-2800M from an AC line requires a power source capable of
providing at least 15 Amps continuously at 13.8 Volts DC. The FP-1023 and FP-1030A
AC Power Supplies are available from your Yaesu dealer to satisfy these requirements.
Other well-regulated power supplies may be used, as well, if they meet the above
voltage and current specifications.
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Use the DC power cable supplied with your transceiver for making power connections to
the power supply. Connect the RED power cable lead to the POSITIVE (+) power supply
terminal, and connect the BLACK power cable lead to the NEGATIVE (–) power supply
terminal.
Front Panel Controls & Switches
1. VOL Knob
This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clockwise rotation increases the
volume level.
2. SQL Knob
This control is used to silence background noise on the receiver. It should be
advanced clockwise just to the point where the noise is silenced (and the “BUSY”
indicator on the display turns off), so as to provide the best sensitivity to weak
signals.
3. Microphone Jack
Connect the supplied MH-48A6J Hand Microphone to this jack.
4. [%] Key
This key allows operating the Internet Connection feature.
5. PWR Key
Press and hold this key for one second to toggle the transceiver’s power on and off.
6. [MHz(SET)] Key
This key allows tuning in 1-MHz steps (the MHz digits will blink on the display). If
receiving on a memory, pressing this key the first time activates the Memory
Tuning mode, and pressing it again enables 1-MHz steps.
Press and hold this key for one second to activate the “Set” (Menu) mode.
7. [REV(DW)] Key
During split-frequency operation, such as through a repeater, this key reverses the
transmit and receive frequencies.
Press and hold this key for one seconds to activate the Dual Watch feature,
described in the Operation chapter (“PRI” will be displayed on the LCD, indicating
“Priority Channel” monitoring).
8. [LOW(A/N)] Key
Press this key momentarily to select the transmitter power output level.
The available power levels are:
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HIGH(60W) Æ MID(25W) Æ LOW2(10W) Æ LOW1(5W)
While receiving on a memory, press and hold this key for one seconds to toggle the
display between indication of the frequency and the channel’s Alpha/Numeric label.
9. [D/MR(MW)] Key
Press this key momentarily to switch the frequency control among the VFO,
Memory System, and Home channel.
Press and hold this key for one second to activate the Memory Storage mode.
10. DIAL Knob
This 24-position detented rotary switch is used for tuning, memory selection and
most function settings. The microphone UP/DWN buttons du plicate the functi ons of
this knob.
11. Display
The main digits on the display may show operating frequency, memory name, or
any of many parameters during setting.
Microphone Switches
1. PTT Switch
Press this switch to transmit, and release it to receive.
2. Keypad
These 16 keys generate DTMF tones during transmission.
In the receive mode, these 16 keys can be used for direct frequency entry and/or
direct numeric recall of the Memory channels.
3. [P1]/[P2]/[P3]/[P4] Buttons
[P1] button (SQL OFF)
Pressing this button disable the noise and tone squelch system.
[P2] button (S SRCH)
Press this button to activate the Smart Search feature.
[P3] button (T SRCH)
Press this button to activate the Tone Search feature.
[P4] button
Press this button to recall the “Weather” broadcast channel bank.
You can reprogram the [P1], [P2], [P3], and [P4] buttons for other functions, if
desired. See page ?? for details.
4. LAMP Switch
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This switch illuminates the Microphone keypad.
5. LOCK Switch
This switch locks out the Microphone buttons (except for the keypad and PTT
switch).
6. [UP]/[DWN] Button
Press (or hold in) either of these buttons to tune (or scan up or down) the operating
frequency or through the memory channels. In many ways, these buttons emulate
the function of the (rotary) DIAL knob.
Rear Panel Connectors
1. EXT SP Jack
This 2-contact mini 3.5-mm mini phone jacks provide receiver audio output for an
optional external speaker. The audio impedance is 4-ohm, and the level varies
according to the setting of the front panel’s VOL control. Inserting a plug into this
jack disable audio from the transceiver’s internal speaker.
2. 13.8V DC Cable Pigtail w/Fuse
This is the power supply connection for the transceiver. Use the supplied DC cable
to connect this pigtail to the car battery or other DC power supply capable of at
least 10 Amperes (continuous duty). Make certain that the red lead connects to the
positive side of the supply. The fuse is 15-A.
3. ANT Coaxial Socket
Connect a 144-MHz antenna to this type-M (SO-239) socket using 50-ohm coaxial
cable and a type-M (pl-259) plug. Male sure the antenna is designed specifically for
use on the operating frequency.
Basic Operation
R . F. S ay s : H i! I’ m R . F. Ra di o, an d I ’l l be helping you along as you learn the many
features of the FT-2800M. I know you’re anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to
read “Basic Operation” section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so you’ll get the
most out of this fantastic new transceiver. Now. . .let’s get operating!
Turning the Transceiver On and Off
1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the PWR key for one second.
When you turn on the FT-2800M, the current DC supply voltage is indicated on the
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LCD for 2 seconds. After this interval, the display will switch its normal indication
of the operating frequency.
2. To turn the transceiver off, again press and hold in the PWR key for one second.
Adjusting the Audio Volume Level
Rotate the VOL control to adjust the receiver volume. Clockwise rotation increases the
audio output level.
Adjusting the Squelch Setting
Rotate the SQL control just to the point where the noise is silenced and the “BUSY”
indicator on the display turns off. If the SQL control is set further clockwise, sensitivity
to weak signals is reduced.
A special “RF Squelch” feature is provided on this radio. This feature allows you to set
the squelch so that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will open the squelch.
See page ?? for details
Frequency Navigation
1) Tuning Dial
Rotating the DIAL knob allows tuning in the pre-programmed steps. Clockwise rotation
of the DIAL knob causes the FT-2800M to be tuned toward a higher frequency, while
counter-clockwise rotation will lower the operating frequency.
Press the [MHz(SET)] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob, to change the
frequency steps to 1 MHz per step. This feature is extremely useful for making rapid
frequency excursions over the wide tuning range of the FT-2800M.
2) Direct Keypad Frequency Entry
The keypad of the MH-48A6J DTMF Microphone may be used for direct entry of the
operating frequency.
To enter a frequency from the MH-48A6J keypad, just press the numbered digits in the
proper sequence. There is no “decimal point” key on the MH-48A6J keypad. However,
there is a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero - press the [#] key after the last nonzero digit.
Examples: To enter 146.520 MHz, press [1] Æ [4] Æ [6] Æ [5] Æ [2] Æ [0]
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To enter 146.000 MHz, press [1] Æ [4] Æ [6] Æ [#]
3) Scanning
From the VFO mode, press the microphone’s [UP]/[DWN] keys momentarily to initiate
scanning toward a higher- or lower frequency, respectively. The FT-2800M will stop
when it receives a signal strong enough to break through the squelch threshold. The
FT-2800M will then hold on that frequency according to the setting of the “Resume”
mode (Menu #23 (SCAN); see page ??).
If you wish to reverse the direction of the scan (i.e. toward a lower frequency, instead of
a higher frequency), just rotate the DIAL knob one click in the counter-clockwise
direction while the FT-2800M is scanning. The scanning direction will be reversed. To
revert to scanning toward a higher frequency once more, rotate the DIAL knob one click
clockwise.
Press the [UP]/[DWN] keys again to cancel scanning.
Transmission
To transmit, simply close the PTT (Push To Talk) switch on the microphone when the
frequency is clear. Hold the microphone approximately 1” (25 mm) from your mouth,
and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. When your transmission is
complete, release the PTT switch; the transceiver will revert .
During transmission, the “TX” indicator will appear at the upper left corner on the
display.
Changing the Transmitter Power Level
You can select from among a total of four transmit power levels on your FT-2800M.
To change the power level, press the [LOW(A/N)] key (or microphone’s [A] key) to select
one of four power settings. These power levels will be stored, in memory registers, at the
time of memory storage (see page ?? for details on Memory operation).
During transmission, the Bar Graph will deflect in the display, according to the power
output selected.
Advanced Operation
Weather Broadcast Reception
The FT-2800M includes a unique feature which allows reception of weather broadcasts
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in the 160-MHz frequency range. Ten standa rd Weather Broadcast channels are preloaded into a special memory bank.
To listen to a Weather Broadcast Channel:
1. Press the Microphone’s [P4] button to recall the Weather Broadcast channels.
2. Turn the DIAL knob to select the desired Weather Broadcast channel.
3. If you wish to check the other channels for activity by scanning, just press the
Microphone’s PTT switch.
4. To exit to normal operation, press the [P4] button again. Operation will return to
the VFO or Memory channel you were operating on before you began Weather
Broadcast operation.
R.F. Says: In the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurricanes,
the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert
accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA
weather channels. You may enable the this feature via Menu Item (32 W ALT), if
desired. See page ?? for details.
LOCK Feature
To order to prevent accidental frequency change or inadvertent transmission, various
aspects of the FT-2800M’s keys and knob may be locked out. The possible lockout
combinations are:
KEY: Just the front panel keys are locked out
DIAL: Just the front panel DIAL knob is locked out
K+D: Both the keys and DIAL knob are locked out
PTT: The PTT switch is locked (TX not possible)
K+P: Both keys and PTT switch are locked out
D+P: Both DIAL knob and PTT switch are locked out
ALL: All of the above are locked out
OFF: The Lock feature is disabled
To lock out some or all of the keys:
1. Press and hold the [MHz(SET)] key for one second, then rotate the DIAL knob to
select “14 LOCK.”
2. Press the [MHz(SET)] key, then rotate the DIAL knob to select the display to “OFF.”
3. Press and hold the [MHz(SET)] key for one second to save your new setting and exit
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