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Yaesu FT-818 User Manual

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11
FT-818 Operating Manual
Front Panel Control & Switches
FUNC
Keys
These three keys select many of the most important operating features of the trans-
ceiver. When pressing the key, the current function of that key appears above each
of the , , keys (along the bottom of the LCD); rotating the knob
scrolls the display through eleven rows of functions available for use via the ,
, keys.
The available features are shown in chart on the next page.
BAND
(
DWN
)
/
BAND
(
UP
)
Key
Pressing either of these keys momentarily will cause the frequency to be moved up or
down by one frequency band. The selections available are:
1.8 MHz 3.5 MHz 7.0 MHz 10 MHz 14 MHz 15 MHz 18 MHz 21 MHz
24 MHz28 MHz50 MHz88 MHz108 MHz144 MHz430 MHz
Recalling the 5 MHz band (U.S. model) requires different procedure. See page 20
for details.
MODE
(
)
/
MODE
(
)
Key
Pressing either of these keys momentarily will change the operating mode. The selec-
tions available are:
LSB USB CW CWR AM FM DIG PKT
HOME
Key
Pressing this key momentarily recalls a favorite “
home
” frequency memory.
SEL
Knob
This detented rotary switch is used for tuning, memory selection, and function selec-
tion for the , , keys of the transceiver.
CLAR
Key
Press this key momentarily to activate the Receiver Clarier feature. When this fea-
ture is activated, the knob may be used to set a tuning offset of up to ±9.99
kHz. The transmitter’s frequency is not affected by the setting of the Clarier.
Press and hold this key for 1/2 second to activate the IF Shift feature, which allows
you to use the knob to adjust the center frequency of the IF lters passband
response.
ANT
Jack
Connect the supplied 50/144/430 MHz rubber ex antenna (or another antenna pre-
senting a 50
impedance) to this BNC connector.
In its default setting, this jack does not function on the HF bands. If you want to en-
able this jack on the HF bands, recall and change the setting of Menu #07.

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Yaesu FT-818 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Antenna Impedance50 ohms
Antenna ConnectorSO-239
Power Output6W (HF/VHF/UHF)
ModesAM, FM
Power Supply Voltage13.8 V DC ±15%
Dimensions135 x 38 x 165 mm (W x H x D)
Channels/Memory200 channels
Battery OptionNi-MH, 9.6 V, 1900 mAh
Current ConsumptionApprox. 450 mA (Receive), 2.0 A (Transmit)
Receiver Sensitivity0.2 μV (SSB/CW, 10 dB S/N)

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