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| 1 | compliance statement for fcc | Users Manual | 78.12 KiB | / September 05 2002 |
|b Vertex Standard VERTEX STANDARD CO.,LTD. 4-8-8, Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan Tel: 81-(0)3-5725-6122 + Fax: 81-(0}3-5725-6205 April 18th, 2002 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division, 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 USA Re: FT-897 (FCC ID: K66FT-897) Gentlemen:
A. Part 15.19 & 15.21 Compliance Statement Drawing:
1. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved vn \
Musen could void the user's authorization to operate this device. 2. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation. 40mm 3. The scanning receiver in this equipment is incapable of tuning, or reacily being altered, by the user to operate within the frequency bands allocated to the Domestic public Cellular Telecommunications Service in the Part 22.
| 97mm. B. Part 15.19 & 15.21 Compliance Statement Drawing Location:
IN OPERATION MANUAL (location on inside back cover) Sincerely, Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. Mr. nb Sima General Manager of Export Department
| 1 | users manual | Users Manual | 403.92 KiB | / September 05 2002 |
FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Introduction The FT-897 is a rugged, innovative multiband, multimode portable transceiver for the amateur radio MF/HF/VHF/UHF bands. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands, the FT-897 includes operation on the SSB, CW, AM, FM, and Digital modes, yielding the most comprehensive performance package available for field operation. Designed for use from (1) an external DC power source, (2) internal battery (requires optional FNB-78 Ni-MH battery pack), or (3) AC power source (requires optional FP-30 External AC Power Supply), the FT-897 provides 100 watts of power output from a 13.8-Volt external power supply or AC operation. When using the optional FNB-78 Ni-
MH Battery Pack, the FT-897 automatically switches to 25 Watts of output power. The multi-function Liquid-Crystal Display includes various backlighting, which may be disabled for battery conservation. The display includes bar-graph indication of power output, ALC voltage, SWR, and modulation level. Also include are a number of operating status icons, as well as the function displays for the three operating function keys (A, B, and C). Among the advanced features of the FT-897 are many incorporated only in large base-
station transceivers. These include Dual VFOs; Split-Frequency operation; Digital Signal Processing (Bandpass Filtering, Noise Reduction, Notch, and Microphone Equalizer); IF Shift; Clarifier (R.I.T.); IF Noise Blanker; AGC Fast/Slow/Auto/Off selection; RF Gain and Squelch control; IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) and a receiver front-end Attenuator; AM Aircraft reception; AM and FM Broadcast reception;
VOX; Built-in Electronic Keyer; Adjustable CW Pitch; Automatic FM Repeater Shift
(ARS); Built-in CTCSS Encoder/Decoders; ARTS (Auto-Range Transponder System);
Smart Search Automatic Memory Loading System; Spectrum Scope; 200 Memories plus Home Channels and Band-limiting Memories; Alpha-Numeric Labeling of Memories; Automatic Power-Off (APO) and Time-Out Timer (TOT) functions; Computer Interface capability; and Cloning capability. We urge you to read this manual in its entirety, so as to gain a full understanding of the amazing capability of the exciting FT-897 Transceiver. 1 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Specifications General Frequency Range:
Receive:
100 kHz-56 MHz 76 MHz-108 MHz 118 MHz-164 MHz 420 MHz-470 MHz Transmit: 160 - 6 Meters 2 Meters 70 Centimeters (Amateur bands only) 5.1675 MHz Alaska Emergency Frequency (USA only) A1 (CW), A3 (AM), A3J (LSB/USB), F3 (FM), F1 (9600 bps packet), F2 (1200 bps packet) 10 Hz (CW/SSB), 100 Hz (AM/FM/WFM) 50 Ohms, Unbalanced (M)
-10 C to +60 C (+14 F to +140 F) 4 ppm from 1 min. to 60 min after power on.
@25 C: 1 ppm/hour 0.5 ppm/1 hour @25 C, after warmup
(with optional TCXO-9) Normal: 13.8 VDC15 %, Negative Ground Squelched: 500 mA (Approx.) Receive: 1 A Transmit: 22 A
??? x ?? x ?? (??? (W) x ??? (H) x ??? (D) mm)
? kg (w/Alkaline battery, antenna, w/o Microphone) 100 W (SSB/CW/FM), 25 W (AM Carrier) 50 W (SSB/CW/FM), 12.5 W (AM Carrier) 20 W (SSB/CW/FM), 5 W (AM Carrier) HF-50MHz:
144MHz:
430MHz:
SSB: Balanced Modulator AM: Early Stage (Low Level) FM: Variable Reactance Emission Modes:
Synthesizer Steps (Min.):
Antenna Impedance:
Operating Temp. Range:
Frequency Stability:
Supply Voltage:
Current Consumption:
Case Size:
Weight (Approx.):
Transmitter RF Power Output:
@13.8 V DC Modulation Types:
FM Maximum Deviation: 5 kHz (FM-N: 2.5 kHz) 2 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Spurious Radiation:
-50 dB (1.8-29.7 MHz)
-60 dB (50/144/430 MHz) Carrier Suppression:
>40 dB Opp. Sideband Suppression: >50 dB SSB Frequency Response:
Microphone Impedance:
400 Hz-2600 Hz (-6 dB) 200-10k Ohms (Nominal: 600 Ohms) Receiver Circuit Type:
Intermediate Frequencies:
Sensitivity:
Squelch Sensitivity:
Image Rejection:
IF Rejection:
Selectivity (-6/-60 dB):
AF Output:
AF Output Impedance:
Double-Conversion Superheterodyne 1st: 68.33 MHz (SSB/CW/AM/FM); 10.7 MHz (WFM) 2nd: 455 kHz FM SSB/CW AM 32 V -
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100 kHz-1.8Hz
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2 V 0.2 V 1.8 MHz-28 MHz 0.5 V 0.2 V 2 V 28 MHz-30 MHz 0.125 V 1 V 0.2 V 50 MHz-54 MHz 144/430 MHz 0.2 V 0.125 V -
(SSB/CW/AM = 10 dB S/N, FM = 12 dB SINAD)
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0.32 V 0.16 V 0.16 V SSB/CW/AM FM
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2.5 V 2.5 V 1 V 0.5 V 100 kHz-1.8Hz 1.8 MHz-28 MHz 28 MHz-30 MHz 50 MHz-54 MHz 144/430 MHz HF/50 MHz: 70 dB 144/430 MHz: 60 dB 60 dB SSB/CW: 2.2 kHz/4.5 kHz AM: 6 kHz/20 kHz FM: 15 kHz/30 kHz FM-N: 9 kHz/25 kHz CW-N (option): 500 Hz/2.0 kHz 2.5 W (@4 Ohms, 10% THD or less) 4-16 Ohms 3 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS Supplied Accessories External AC Power Supply Ni-MH Battery Pack (13.2 V, 4800 mAh) Collins SSB Filter (2.3 kHz/4.7 kHz: -6 dB/-66 dB) Collins CW Filter (500 Hz/2 kHz: -6 dB/-60 dB) TCXO Unit (0.5 ppm) External Automatic Antenna Tuner Active-Tuning Antenna System Antenna Base Kit Available Options FP-30 FNB-78 PA-26B/C/U Ni-MH Battery Charger YF-122S YF-122C TCXO-9 FC-30 ATAS-120 ATBK-100 ATAS-25 VL-1000 MD-200A8X Desktop Microphone MH-36E8J CT-62 CT-39A CT-58 DTMF Microphone CAT Interface Cable Packet Cable BAND DATA Cable Solid-State Linear Amplifier 4 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Installation Power Connections The FT-897 is designed use from (1) an external DC power source, (2) internal battery
(requires optional FNB-78 Ni-MH battery pack), or (3) AC power source (requires optional FP-30 External AC Power Supply). External DC power source operation The DC power connector for the FT-897 must only be connected to a DC source providing 13.8 Volts DC (15%), and capable of at least 22 Amperes of current. Always observe proper polarity when making DC connections:
The Red DC power lead connects to the Positive (+) DC terminal; and The Black DC power lead connects to the Negative () DC terminal. In mobile installations, noise pickup may be minimized by connecting the DC cable directly to your vehicles battery, rather than to the ignition switch or accessory circuitry. Direct connection to the battery also provides the best voltage stability. Tips for Successful Mobile Installations:
Before connecting the DC cable to the battery, measure the voltage across the battery terminals with the engine running fast enough to show a charge. If the voltage is above 15 Volts, the vehicles voltage regulator should be adjusted to reduce the charging voltage to 14 Volts or lower.
Route the DC cable as far away from the ignition cables as possible.
If the DC cable is not long enough, use #12 AWG (minimum) stranded, insulated wire to extend it. Be certain to solder the connections at the splice securely, and provide ample insulation for the soldered splice (heat shrink tubing plus black electrical tape work well).
Check the battery terminal connections frequently to be sure they are tight and not corroded. Caution Permanent damage can result if improper supply voltage, or reverse-polarity voltage, is applied to the FT-897. The Limited Warranty on this transceiver does not cover damage caused by application of AC voltage, reversed polarity DC, or DC voltage outside the specified range of 13.8V 15%. Never attempt to connect the FT-897 to a 24 Volt battery 5 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual system. When replacing fuses, be certain to use a fuse of the proper rating. The FT-897 requires a 25A fast-blow fuse. AC power source operation (requires optional FP-30 AC power supply) For base station installations, Yaesu recommends the use of the FP-30 AC power supply. Installation 1. Remove the six screws (three screws on bottom side and rear side), then lift off the bottom cover. 2. Attach the FP-30 to the bottom of the FT-897, then affix it in place with the six screws removed above steps. 3. Connect the 6-pin Molex plug from the FP-30 to the INPUT jack on the rear panel of the FT-897. 4. Make sure that your AC voltage is correct and turn the FP-30 POWER switch to off, connect the AC power cable between the INPUT jack on the rear panel of the FP-30 and AC wall outlet. Operation 1. To turn the transceiver on, turn on the POWER switch on the FP-30 before turning on the PWR switch on the FT-897. 2. To turn the transceiver off, turn off the PWR switch on the FT-897 before turning off the POWER switch on the FP-30. Internal battery operation (requires optional FNB-78 Ni-MH battery pack) The optional FNB-78 Ni-MH Battery Pack provides 13.2 Volts of DC power for your FT-
897, with a maximum capacity of 4800 mAh (you may install the two FNB-78 into the FT-897, in this time, maximum capacity is 9.6 Ah!). Installation 1. Remove the six screws (three screws on bottom side and rear side), then lift off the 2. bottom cover. Insert the FNB-78 into the battery compartment A or B on the bottom of the radio so that the batterys mounting tab is aligned with the mounting hole on the radios chassis. 3. Connect the 3-pin connector from the FNB-78 to the battery jack on the radios 6 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual chassis, which is same label (A or B) of the battery compartment witch is the FNB-78 installed. 4. Remove the plastic cap, which is same label (A or B) of the battery compartment witch is the FNB-78 installed, from the to bottom cover, before turning the plastic cap so that the small project of the cap is aligned with the slot of the bottom cover. 5. Replace the bottom cover and its six screws. Charging Charging of the FNB-78 requires the use of the optional PA-26 Battery Charger and CD-22 Charge Adapter. 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Connect the cable plug from the PA-26 battery charger into the INPUT jack on the CD-22 Charge Adapter, then insert the cable plug from the CD-22 into the CHG-A or CHG-B jack on the rear of the radio. 3. Connect the AC cable into the AC jack on the PA-26, then plug the PA-26 into the AC wall outlet. 4. The BATT-A or BATT-B indicator on the front panel of the FT-897 will glow red
(Charging) while the battery is being charged. When charging is completed, the red LED indicator will change to green (Fully Charged). A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in about <<??>> hours. 5. Unplug the cable from the CHG terminal, then disconnect the PA-26 from the AC wall outlet. Operation Before turn the radio on, select the battery to be used by top panels A-B switch. Grounding The provision of an effective ground system is important in any successful communications station. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency in a number of ways:
It can minimize the possibility of electrical shock to the operator. It can minimize RF currents flowing on the shield of the coaxial cable and the chassis of the transceiver which may cause interference to nearby home entertainment devices or laboratory test equipment. It can minimize the possibility of erratic transceiver operation caused by RF feedback or improper current flow through logic devices. 7 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual An effective earth ground system may take several forms; for a more complete discussion, see an appropriate RF engineering text. The information presented below is intended only as a guideline. Inspect the ground system inside the station as well as outside on a regular basis so as to ensure maximum performance and safety. Mobile Station Grounding Although satisfactory grounding in most installations will be achieved via the DC cables negative lead and the antenna systems coaxial cable shield, it is often recommended that you provide a direct ground connection to the vehicle chassis at the mounting location of the transceiver (installation using the optional MMB-?? Mobile Bracket will accomplish this, if the MMB-?? itself is mounted to the vehicles chassis). Due to unexpected resonance which may naturally occur improper communication system performance may result from insufficient grounding. These symptoms may include:
location, in any
RF feedback (resulting in distortion on your transmitted signal);
Unintended frequency change;
Blinking or blanking of the frequency display;
Noise pickup; and/or
Loss of memory. Note that these conditions may occur in any communications installation. The FT-897 includes extensive filtering designed to minimize the chance of such problems; however, random currents set up by insufficient RF grounding can nullify such filtering. Bonding the rear panel Ground lug of the FT-897 transceiver to the vehicle or vessels ground system should clear up any such difficulties. Yaesu does not recommend the use of on glass mobile antennas unless the shield of the coaxial cable is securely grounded near the feedpoint of the antenna. Such antennas frequently are responsible for the ground-related difficulties described above. Base Station Earth Grounding Typically, the ground connection consists of one or more copper-clad steel rods, driven into the ground. If multiple ground rods are used, they should be configured in a V configuration, and bonded together at the apex of the V which is nearest the station 8 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual location. Use a heavy, braided cable (such as the discarded shield from type RG-213 coaxial cable) and strong cable clamps to secure the braided cables to the ground rods. Be sure to weatherproof the connections to ensure many years of reliable service. Use the same type of heavy, braided cable for the connections to the station ground bus
(described below). Do not use gas line pipes in an attempt to provide a ground connection! To do so creates a serious risk of explosion!!
Inside the station, a common ground bus consisting of a copper pipe of at least 25 mm
(1) diameter should be used. An alternative station ground bus may consist of a wide copper plate (single-sided circuit board material is ideal) secured to the bottom of the operating desk. Grounding connections from individual devices such as transceivers, power supplies, and data communications devices should be made directly to the ground bus using a heavy, braided cable. Do not make ground connections from one electrical device to another, and thence to the ground bus. This so-called Daisy Chain grounding technique may nullify any attempt at effective radio frequency grounding. See the drawings below for examples of proper and improper ground connections. If your coaxial cable does not connect directly to the station ground bus, you may connect a ground cable to the Ground lug on the FT-897 rear panel. Antenna Considerations The antenna systems connected to your FT-897 transceiver are, of course, critically important in ensuring successful communications. The FT-897 is designed for use with any antenna system providing a 50 resistive impedance at the desired operating frequency. While minor excursions from the 50 specification are of no consequence, the power amplifiers protection circuitry will begin to reduce the power output of there is more than a 50% divergence from the specified impedance (less than 33 or greater than 75 , corresponding to a Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) of 1.5:1). Two antenna jacks are provided on the rear panel of the FT-897. The HF/50 MHz ANT jack is used for HF and 50 MHz, while the 144/430 MHz ANT jack is used for 144 MHz and 430 MHz. 9 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Guidelines for successful base and mobile station installations are shown below. Mobile Antenna Installations Mobile antennas for the HF bands, with the possible exception of those designed for 28 MHz, display very high Q due to the fact that they must be physically shortened, then resonated using a loading coil. Additional system bandwidth may be realized using the Yaesu FC-30 Automatic Antenna Tuner, which will present a 50 impedance to your transceiver on the 1.8 ~ 50 MHz bands so long as the SWR on the coaxial line connected to the FC-30 is below 3:1. On the VHF and UHF bands, coaxial line losses increase so rapidly in the presence of SWR that we recommend that all impedance matching to 50 be performed at the antenna feedpoint. Yaesus Active-Tuned Antenna System (ATAS-120) is a unique HF/VHF/UHF mobile antenna system, which provides automatic tuning when used with the FT-897. See page
<<??>> for full details on the ATAS-120. For VHF/UHF weak-signal (CW/SSB) operation, remember that the antenna polarization standard for these modes is horizontal, not vertical, so you must use a loop or otherwise horizontally-polarized antenna so as to avoid cross-polarization loss of signal strength (which can be 20 dB or more!). On HF, signals propagated via the ionosphere develop mixed polarizations, so antenna selection may be made strictly on mechanical considerations; vertical antennas are almost always utilized on HF for this reason. Base Station Antenna Installations When installing a balanced antenna such as a Yagi or dipole, remember that the FT-
897 is designed for use with an (unbalanced) coaxial feedline. Always use a balun or other balancing device so as to ensure proper antenna system performance. Use high-quality 50 coaxial cable for the lead-in to your FT-897 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 a coaxial line with 0.5 dB of loss at 7 MHz may have 6 dB of loss at 432 MHz (thereby consuming 75%
of your transceivers power output!). As a general rule, smaller-diameter coaxial cables 10 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual tend to have higher losses than larger-diameter cables, although the precise differences depend on the cable construction, materials, and the quality of the connectors used with the cable. See the cable manufacturers specifications for details. For reference, the chart below shows approximate loss figures for typically- available coaxial cables frequently used in HF installations. Always locate antennas such that they can never come in contact with outdoor power lines in the event of a catastrophic support or power-pole structural failure. Ground your antennas support structure(s) adequately, so as to dissipate energy absorbed during a lightning strike. Install appropriate lightning arrestors in the antenna coaxial cables
(and rotator cables, if rotary antennas are used). In the event of an approaching electrical storm, disconnect all antenna lead-in, rotator cables, and power cables completely from your station if the storm is not immediately in your area. Do not allow disconnected cables to touch the case of your FT-897 transceiver or accessories, as lightning can easily jump from the cable to the circuitry of your transceiver via the case, causing irreparable damage. If a lightning storm is in progress in your immediate area, do not attempt to disconnect the cables, as you could be killed instantly if lightning should strike your antenna structure or a nearby power line. If a vertical antenna is utilized, be certain that humans and/or pets and farm animals are kept away both from the radiating element (to prevent electrical shock and RF exposure danger) and the ground system (in the event of an electrical storm). The buried radials of a ground-mounted vertical antenna can carry lethal voltages outward from the center of the antenna in the event of a direct lightning strike. RF Field Exposure This transceiver is capable of power output in excess of 50 Watts, so customers in the United States may be required to demonstrate compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations concerning maximum permissible exposure to radio frequency energy. Compliance is based on the actual power output used, feedline loss, antenna type and height, and other factors which can only be evaluated as a system. Information regarding these regulations may be available from your Dealer, your local 11 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual radio club, from the FCC directly (press releases and other information can be found on the FCCs site on the World Wide Web at <http://www.fcc.gov>), or from the American Radio Relay League, Inc. (225 Main St., Newington CT 06111 or <http://www.arrl.org>). Although there is negligible radio frequency (RF) leakage from the FT-897 transceiver itself, its antenna system should be located as far away from humans and animals as practicable, so as to avoid the possibility of shock due to accidental contact with the antenna or excessive long-term exposure to RF energy. During mobile operation, do not transmit if someone is standing adjacent to your antenna, and use the lowest power possible. Never stand in front of an antenna (during testing or operation) when RF power is applied, especially in the case of 430 MHz directional arrays. The 20 Watt power output supplied by the FT-897, combined with the directivity of a beam antenna, can cause immediate heating of human or animal tissues, and may cause other undesirable medical effects. Electromagnetic Compatibility If this transceiver is used with, or in the vicinity of, a computer or computer-driven accessories, you may need to experiment with grounding and/or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) suppression devices (such as ferrite cores) to minimize interference to your communications caused by energy from the computer. Computer-generated RFI is usually a result of inadequate shielding of the computers cabinet or I/O and peripheral connections. While computer equipment may comply with RF emission standards, this does not ensure that sensitive Amateur Radio receivers like the FT-897 will not experience interference from the device!
Be certain to use only shielded cables for TNC-to-Transceiver connections. You may need to install AC line filters on the power cord(s) of the suspected equipment, and decoupling ferrite toroidal chokes may be required on interconnecting patch/data cables. As a last resort, you can try installing additional shielding within the computers case, using appropriate conductive mesh or conductive shielding tape. Especially check RF holes where plastic is used for cabinet front panels. For further information, consult amateur radio reference guides and publications relating to RFI suppression techniques. 12 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Heat and Ventilation To ensure long life of the components, be certain to provide adequate ventilation around the cabinet of the FT-897. The cooling system of the transceiver must be free to draw cool air in from the side of the transceiver and expel warm air from the rear of the transceiver. Do not install the transceiver on top of another heat-generating device (such as a linear amplifier), and do not place equipment, books, or papers on top of the transceiver. Place the transceiver on a hard, flat, stable surface. Avoid heating vents and window locations that could expose the transceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates. Linear Amplifier Interfacing The FT-897 provides the switching and drive-control lines required for easy interfacing to most all commonly-available amplifiers sold today. These include:
The Antenna Jacks (HF/50MHz and 144/430MHz);
A T/R control line (open circuit on RX, closure to ground on TX); and
A negative-going ALC jack (control voltage range: 0V to 4V DC).
When interfacing to the VL-1000 Solid State 1 KW Linear Amplifier, the optional CT-58 Interface Cable provides for easy interconnection (requires that the Menu Mode No-80 [SIO MODE] setting changes to LINEAR). The rear-panel ACC jack is a miniature stereo type, which accepts ALC control voltage input on the tip connection, and T/R control on the ring connection. The main shaft is used for the ground connection. Typical amplifier interface circuits are shown below. Note that some amplifiers, particularly VHF or UHF brick amplifiers, offer two methods of T/R switching: application of +13V or a closure to ground. Be sure to configure your amplifier so that it switches via a closure to ground, as provided by your FT-897. Alternatively, many of these amplifiers use RF Sensing to control their relays; if yours is not in this category, you may then use the T/R control line from the ring of the ACC jack for control of your HF linear amplifier, if desired. 13 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual The T/R control line is a transistor open collector circuit, capable of handling positive amplifier relay coil voltages of up to +50V DC and current of up to 400 mA. If you plan on using multiple linear amplifiers for different bands, you must provide external band-
switching of the Lin Tx relay control line from the ring connection of the ACC jack. Important Note!
Do not exceed the maximum voltage or current ratings for the ACC jack. This jack is not compatible with negative DC voltages, nor AC voltages of any magnitude. Most amplifier control relay systems require only low DC voltage/current switching capability (typically, +12V DC at 25 ~ 75 mA), and the switching transistor in the FT-897 will easily accommodate such amplifiers. CW Key/Keyer Connections All commonly-available keyer paddles should work perfectly with the built-in Electronic Keyer. The wiring configuration for the paddle is shown below. For straight-key operation, only the tip and shaft connections are used. Note: Even when using a straight key, you must use a three-conductor (stereo) plug. If a two-conductor plug is used, the key line will be constantly shorted to ground. When using an external electronic keyer, be absolutely certain that it is configured for positive keying, not negative or grid block keying. The key-up voltage of the FT-
897 is +5V, and the key-down current is only about 1 mA. For CW automated keying using a personal computer, with an external memory keyer providing for manual sending, it usually is possible to connect the keyed lines together via a Y connector. Check with the documentation accompanying your keyer and your contest/DX software for any cautions which need to be observed. Receiver Accessories (Tape Recorder etc.) Connection of a tape recorder or other such receiver accessory is easily accomplished by using the DATA jacks Data Out (1200 bps) terminal (Pin 5) and Ground (Pin 2). The audio output is fixed at 100 mV, with an impedance of 600 . 14 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Adjusting the Front Feet The two front feet of the transceiver allow the transceiver to be tilted upward for better viewing. Simply fold both feet forward to raise the front of the transceiver, and fold them back against the bottom case to lower the front of the FT-897.
(1) Liquid Crystal Display Front Panel Control & Switches The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) provides indication of the operating frequency and other aspects of transceiver status.
(2) FUNC Keys These three keys select many of the most important operating features of the transceiver. When press the [F] key then rotating the MEM/VFO CH knob; the current function of that key (appeared above each of the [A], [B], and [C] keys (along the bottom of the LCD)) scrolls the display through 17 rows of functions available for use via the [A], [B], and [C] keys. The available features are shown in chart below. Multi Function Row a (MFa) [A/B, A=B, SPL]
[A] Key: A/B Press the [A](A/B) key to switch between VFO-A and VFO-B on the display.
[B] Key: A=B Press and hold in the [B](A=B) key for one second to copy the contents of VFO-A into the VFO-B register, so that the two VFOs contents will be identical.
[C] Key: SPL Press the [C](SPL) key to activate Split frequency operation between VFO-A and VFO-B. Multi Function Row b (MFb) [MW, MC, TAG]
[A] Key: MW Press and hold in the [A](MW) key for one second to transfer the contents of the VFO 15 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual into a Memory register.
[B] Key: MC Press the [B](MC) key to designate the current Memory channel to be skipped during scanning.
[C] Key: TAG Press the [C](TAG) key to select the display type (Frequency or Alpha-numeric Tag) during Memory operation. Multi Function Row c (MFc) [STO, RCL, PROC]
[A] Key: STO Press the [A](STO) key to store the contents of the VFO into the QMB (Quick Memory Bank) register.
[B] Key: RCL Press the [B](RCL) key to recall the QMB Memory.
[C] Key: PROC Press the [C](PROC) key to activate the speech processor for SSB transmission. Press and hold in the [C](PROC) key for one second to recall Menu Mode No-074
[PROC LEVEL] (for setting the compression level of the AF Speech Processor). Multi Function Row d (MFd) [RPT, REV, VOX]
[A] Key: RPT Press the [A](RPT) key to select the direction of the uplink frequency shift (+, , or simplex) during FM repeater operation. Press and hold in the [A](RPT) key for one second to recall Menu Mode No-076 [RPT SHIFT] (for setting the shift frequency offset).
[B] Key: REV Press the [B](REV) key to reverse the transmit and receive frequencies while working through a repeater.
[C] Key: VOX Press the [C](VOX) key enable the VOX (voice-operated transmitter switching 16 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual system) in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. Press and hold in the [C](VOX) key for one second to recall Menu Mode No-090 [VOX GAIN] (for setting the VOX gain level). Multi Function Row e (MFe) [TON/ENC, ----/DEC, TDCH]
[A] Key: TON/ENC Press the [A](TON) key to activate the CTCSS or DCS operation. When the Split Tone feature is activated via the Menu Mode No-85 [TONE SPLIT], this key function changes to ENC. Press the [A](ENC) key to activate the CTCSS encoder or DCS encoder. Press and hold the [A](TON/ENC) key for one second to recall the Menu Mode No-
084 [TONE FREQ] (for selecting the CTCSS tone frequency).
[B] Key: ----/DEC Normally, this key is No Action. When the Split Tone feature is activated via the Menu Mode No-85 [TONE SPLIT], this key function changes to DEC. Press the [B](DEC) key to activate the CTCSS decoder or DCS decoder. Press and hold the [B](DEC) key for one second to recall the Menu Mode No-032
[DCS CODE] (for selecting the DCS code).
[C] Key: TDCH Press the [C](TDCH) key to initiate the Tone or DCS Search. Multi Function Row f (MFf) [ARTS, SRCH, PMS]
[A] Key: ARTS Press the [A](ARTS) key to initiate the Auto-Range Transponder mode. Press and hold the [A](ARTS) key for one second to recall the Menu Mode No-008
[ARTS BEEP] (for selecting the ARTS Beep option).
[B] Key: SRCH Press the [B](SRCH) key to activate the Smart Search feature. Press and hold in the [B](SRCH) key for one second to initiate the Smart Search.
[C] Key: PMS Press the [C](PMS) key to activate the Programmable Memory Scan feature. 17 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Multi Function Row g (MFg) [SCN, PRI, DW]
[A] Key: SCN Press the [A](SCN) key to initiate the Scanning (in the direction of higher frequencies).
[B] Key: PRI Press the [B](PRI) key to activate the Priority Scan.
[C] Key: DW Press the [C](DW) key to activate the Dual Watch feature. Multi Function Row h (MFh) [SSM, WIDH, STEP]
[A] Key: SSM Press the [A](SSM) key to activate the Spectrum Scope Monitor feature. Press and hold in the [A](SSM) key for one second to initiate the Spectrum Scope.
[B] Key: WIDH Press the [B](WIDH) key to select the visible bandwidth for the Spectrum Scope Monitor. Press and hold the [B](WIDH) key for one second to select the operating mode for the Spectrum Scope Monitor.
[C] Key: STEP Press the [C](STEP) key to select the channel steps for Spectrum Scope Monitor. Press and hold in the [C](STEP) key for one second to activate the MAX HOLD feature, which is holding the maximum signal strength level for each channels. Multi Function Row i (MFi) [MTR, ----, DISP]
[A] Key:
Pressing the [A](MTR) key repeatedly allows selection of the display function of the meter in the transmit mode. PWR ALC SWR MOD PWR The selected function is appeared above the [B] key. Press and hold the [A](MTR) key for one second to recall the Menu Mode No-060
[MTR PEAK HOLD] (for setting the Peak-Hold function of the meter). 18 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual
[B] Key:
Pressing the [B] key repeatedly allows selection of the display function of the meter in the transmit mode. PWR MOD SWR ALC PWR
[C] Key: DISP Press the [C](DISP) key to switch the display between the Large Character and Small Character modes. Multi Function Row j (MFj) [SPOT, BK, KYR]
[A] Key: SPOT Press the [A](SPOT) key to activate the CW receiver spotting heterodyne oscillator.
[B] Key: BK Press the [B](BK) key to activate the CW Semi break-in operation. Press and hold in the [B](BK) key for one second to recall the Menu Mode No-023
[CW DELAY] (for setting the CW delay time).
[C] Key: KYR Press the [C](KYR) key to activate the built-in Electronic Keyer. Press and hold in the [C](KYR) key for one second to recall the Menu Mode No-029
[CW SPEED] (for setting the Keyer speed). Multi Function Row k (MFk) [TUN, SHRT, EXTD]
[A] Key: TUN Press the [A](TUN) key to activate the optional Automatic Antenna Tuner or Active Tuning Antenna System. Press and hold in the [A](TUN) key for one seconds to initiate tuner or antenna retuning.
[B] Key: SHRT Press and hold in the [B](SHRT) key to lower the ATAS-120 antenna.
[C] Key: EXTD Press and hold in the [C](EXTD) key to raise the ATAS-120 antenna. 19 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Multi Function Row l (MFl) [NB, AGC, ----]
[A] Key:
Press the [A](NB) key to activate the receivers IF Noise Blanker. Press and hold in the [A](NB) key for one second to recall the Menu Mode No-63 [NB LEVEL] (for setting of the NB level).
[B] Key: AGC Press the [B](AGC) key to activate the receivers AGC system.
[C] Key: AGCSPEED Press the [C](AGCSPEED) key to select the recovery time (SLOW, FAST, or AUTO) for the receivers AGC system. Multi Function Row m (MFm) [IPO, ATT, NAR]
[A] Key: IPO Press the [A](IPO) key to bypass the receiver preamplifier, thereby activating Intercept Point Optimization for improved overload characteristics while operate on the HF bands. Press the [A](IPO) key to activate the receiver preamplifier while operate on the 50 MHz band.
[B] Key: ATT Press the [B](ATT) 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.
[C] Key: NAR Press the [C](NAR) key to selects the low-deviation mode required for HF FM operation on 29 MHz. Multi Function Row n (MFn) [CERF, OPF1, OPF2]
[A] Key:
Press the [A](CERF) key to select the 2.4 kHz ceramic IF filter.
[B] Key:
20 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Press the [B](OPF1) key to select the optional IF filter which is located on the OPF1 slot on the Main Unit. When the optional filter is not installed on theOPF1 slot, this key function is disabled, and its label is non.
[C] Key:
Press the [C](OPF2) key to select the optional IF filter which is located on the OPF2 slot on the Main Unit. When the optional filter is not installed on theOPF2 slot, this key function is disabled, and its label is non. Multi Function Row o (MFo) [PLY1, PLY2, PLY3]
[A] Key: PLY1 Press the [A](PLY1) key to send the CW message which is memorized in the keyer memory channel 1.
[B] Key: PLY2 Press the [B](PLY2) key to send the CW message which is memorized in the keyer memory channel 2.
[C] Key: PLY3 Press the [C](PLY3) key to send the CW message which is memorized in the keyer memory channel 3. Multi Function Row p (MFp) [DNR, DNF, DBF]
[A] Key: DNR Press the [A](DNR) key to activate the DSP Noise Reduction system. Press and hold in the [A](DNR) key for one second recall the Menu Mode No-047
[DSP NR LEVEL] (for setting the degree of DSP Noise Reduction).
[B] Key: DNF Press the [B](DNF) key to activate the DSPs Auto Notch Filter.
[C] Key: DBF Press the [C](DBF) key to activate the DSPs receiver Bandpass Filter. In the SSB, AM, FM, and AFSK modes, press and hold in the [C](DBF) key for one 21 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual second to recall Menu Mode No-050 [DSP HPF CUTOFF] (for adjust the high-
frequency cutoff of the DSP Bandpass Filter). In the CW mode, press and hold in the [C](DBF) key for one second to recall Menu Item No-048 [DSP BPF WIDTH] (for setting the CW band width). Multi Function Row q (MFq) [PG A, PG B, PG C]
[A] Key: PG A Press the [A](PG A) key to activate the user programmed function which is determined by the Menu Mode No-065 [PG A].
[B] Key: PG B Press the [B](PG B) key to activate the user programmed function which is determined by the Menu Mode No-066 [PG B].
[C] Key: PG C Press the [C](PG C) key to activate the user programmed function which is determined by the Menu Mode No-067 [PG C].
*The Multi Function number (MFa ~ MFq) appears at the right bottom on the LCD.
(3) MIC Jack Connect the supplied MH-31 Hand Microphone to this jack.
(4) PHONES Jack This 1/4-inch, 3-contact jack accept either monaural or stereo headphones with 2- or 3-contact plugs. When a plug is inserted, the loudspeaker is disabled. The audio level varies according to the setting of the front panels AF knob.
(5) PWR Switch Press and hold in the PWR switch for one second to turn to the transceiver on or off.
(6) F Key Press this key momentarily to enable the changing of the function of the Multi Function keys ([A], [B], and [C]) by the MEM/VFO CH knob. Press and hold this key for one second to activate the Menu mode. 22 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual
(7) LOCK Key Pressing this key locks the front panel keys so as to prevent accidental frequency change.
(8) MAIN DIAL This is the main tuning dial for the transceiver. It is used both for frequency tuning as well as Menu setting in the transceiver.
(9) SQL/RF Knob In the USA version, this (outer) SQL/RF knob adjusts the gain of the receivers RF and IF stages. Using Menu Mode No-081 [SQL RF GAIN], 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 set to Squelch.
(10) AF Knob The (inner) VOL knob adjusts the receiver audio volume level presented to the internal or external speaker. Clockwise rotation increases the volume level.
(11) CLAR/IF SHIFT Key Pressing this key activates the Receiver Clarifier feature. When this feature is activated, the CLAR knob is used to set a tuning offset of up to 9.99 kHz. The transmitters frequency is not affected by the setting of the Clarifier. Press and hold this key for one second to activate the IF Shift feature, which allows you to use the MEM/VFO CH knob to adjust the center frequency of the IF filters passband response.
(12) CLAR Knob This knob tunes the clarifier offset frequency up to 9.99 kHz, when the Receiver Clarifier feature is activated by pressing the CLAR/IF SHIFT key.
(13) MEM/VFO CH Knob This detented rotary switch is used for VFO frequency tuning, memory selection, and function selection for the [A], [B], [C] keys of the transceiver. This rotary switch is also used for adjust the center frequency of the IF filters 23 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual passband response, when the IF Shift feature is activated by press and holding the CLAR/IF SHIFT key for one second.
(14) DSP Button Pressing this button momentarily provides instant access to Multi Function Row p
(MFp), which contains the command key for the receivers Digital Signal Processing system. The available functions will appear as the functions displayed above the [A],
[B], and [C] keys, described previously.
(15) HOME Key Pressing this key momentarily recalls a favorite HOME frequency memory.
(16) V/M Key Pressing this key switches frequency control between the VFO and Memory Systems.
(17) MODE()/MODE() Key Pressing either of these keys momentarily will change the operating mode. The selections available are:
USB LSB CW CWR AM DIG PKT USB
(18) 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 24 MHz 28 MHz 50 MHz 88 MHz 108 MHz 144 MHz 430 MHz 1.8 MHz
(19) DSP Indicator This indicator glows green when the DSP feature is activated by pressing the DSP button.
(20) TRANSMIT/BUSY Indicator This indicator glows green when the squelch opens, and turns red during transmit. 24 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual
(21) CW-T Indicator This indicator glows green when the CW Training feature is activated via the Menu Mode No-030 [CW TRAINING].
(22) BATT-A, BATT-B Indicators These LEDs indicate the battery status for the optional FNB-78 Ni-MH battery pack while internal battery operation. The LED glows orange when the battery pack is waiting (switch to off by the A-B switch on the top panel), and turns orange when the is the battery pack en the radio operate the corresponded battery pack by the A-B switch on the top panel. It also glows red during charging of the optional FNB-78 Ni-MH battery pack.
(1) INPUT Jack Rear Panel Connectors This is the DC power supply connection for the transceiver, used when operating the transceiver with an external power supply. Use the supplied DC cable to connect this jack to the car battery or DC power supply, which must be capable of supplying at least 22A @ 13.8 VDC. For base station operation, the optional FP-30 External AC power supply attached to the bottom of the transceiver and connect the output pigtail of the FP-30 to this jack.
(2) GND Terminal For best performance and safety, this Ground lug may be connected to a good earth ground using a short, heavy, braided cable.
(3) CAT/LINEAR Jack This 8-pin mini-DIN jack is used for connection to the FC-30 External Automatic Antenna Tuner or ATAS-120 Active-Tuning Antenna System. It is also used for interfacing to a personal computer for control of the transceiver using the CAT system, and for interconnection to the VL-1000 Linear Amplifier.
(4) DATA Jack This 6-pin, mini-DIN jack accepts AFSK input from a Terminal Node Controller
(TNC); it also provides fixed-level Receiver Audio Output, Push-To-Talk (PTT), Squelch Status, and ground lines. 25 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual
(5) ACC Jack This 3.5-mm 3-pin jack accepts external ALC (Automatic Level Control) voltage from a linear amplifier on the tip connection, and provides TX/RX control to a linear amplifier (closure to ground on transmit) on the ring connection. The main shaft is the ground return.
(6) KEY Jack This 3.5-mm, 3-pin jack is used for connection to a CW keyer paddle or a straight key.
(7) EXT SPKR Jack This 3.5-mm, 2-pin jack provides variable audio output for an external speaker. The audio output impedance at this jack is 4 ~ 16 , and the level varies according to the setting of the front panels AF control.
(8) 144/430 MHz Antenna Jack Connect your 144 and/or 430 MHz antennas 50 coaxial cable to this M-type
(SO-239) connector.
(9) HF/50 MHz Antenna Jack Connect your HF and/or 50 MHz antennas 50 coaxial cable to this M-type (SO-
239) connector.
(10) CHG-A, CHG-B Terminals In the default transceiver, there are vacant slots and covered these by the plastic caps. When install the optional FNB-78 Ni-MH battery pack to the radio, connect the charge plug to these terminals.
(1) A-B Switch Top Panel Switch Select the battery pack to be used, when install the two optional FNB-78 Ni-MH battery packs into the FT-897. 26 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual
(1) METER Jack Bottom Panel Connector This 3.5-mm 2-pin jack is used for connection to an analog meter (Vertex Standard does not product). Operation RF Says: Hi! Im R.F. Radio, and Im here to guide you through the fine points of the setup and use of your new FT-897. I know your anxious to get on the air, but I encourage you to read the Operation section of this manual as thoroughly as possible, so youll get the most out of this fantastic new rig. Now. lets get operating!
Turning the Transceiver On and Off 1. To turn the transceiver on, press and hold in the PWR switch for one second. 2. To turn the transceiver off, again press and hold in the PWR switch for one second. R. F. Says: When you are operate the FT-897 with the optional FP-30 External power supply, always turn on the MAIN switch on the FP-30 before turning on the PWR switch on the FT-897. To turn off the PWR switch on the FT-897 before turning off the MAIN switch on the FP-30. Operating Band Selection This transceiver covers an incredibly wide frequency range, over which a number of different operating modes are used. Therefore, this transceivers frequency coverage has been divided into different operating bands, each of with has its own pre-set channel steps and operating modes. You can change the channel steps and operating mode once you get started, of course, per the next section. To change the frequency band, press either the BAND(DWN) or BAND(UP) key to move to the next lower or higher 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 R.F. Says: VFOa and VFOb are independent VFOs, so they may be set to different 27 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual bands. See the Stacked VFO System discussion on page <<??> for details. Mode Selection Press either the MODE() or MODE() key to move among the eight settings for the operating modes, respectively. LSB USB CW CWR AM FM DIG PKT LSB R.F. Says: You can also set VFOa and VFOb to different modes in the same band, allowing you to have a Phone VFO and a CW VFO, for example. Adjusting the Audio Volume Level Rotate the AF knob to set a comfortable listening level. When operating in the DIG or PKT modes, you may set the AF knob to any comfortable setting, or even all the way off, because the output from the DATA jack is a fixed-level audio signal. R. F. Says: Start with the AF knob set fully counter-clockwise, especially when using FM (the background noise on FM can be surprisingly loud)!
Menu Quick Start Many aspects of this transceivers configuration may be customized using the convenient Menu system, which allow you to configure many set and forget settings just the way you want to. A full discussion of the Menu system beings on page <<??>>; for now, here is a brief discussion on how to change Menu settings:
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to recall the Menu Item to be changed (for example, Menu Mode No-001 [EXTEND], which Enables or Disables the extended Menu Modes). 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to set this feature (in this example, the default setting is OFF
(Disables), so rotate the DIAL knob to set this feature to ON (Enables). 4. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. R. F. Says: If you have momentarily pressed the [F] key to enable the changing of the function of the Multi Function keys ([A], [B], and [C]) by the MEM/VFO CH knob. 28 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Adjusting the RF Gain and Squelch The SQL/RF Gain control is configured differently, depending on the country to which the FT-897 has been exported. In the U.S. version, the default function of this control is RF Gain. The configuration of the SQL/RF Gain control is set via Menu Mode No-081
[SQL RF GAIN]; see page <<??>> for details. If your transceiver is configured for RF Gain use, rotating this control fully clockwise in the SSB/CW/Digital modes will provide best sensitivity. To reduce the receivers RF Gain somewhat, rotate this control counter-clockwise slightly. You will observe an increasing number of bars on the S-meter as you rotate the RF Gain control counter-
clockwise; this indicates increasing AGC voltage, which is causing the front-end gain to be reduced. In the FM and Packet modes, this control will automatically be set to Squelch, even though the setting of Menu #45 is set to RF Gain. If this control is configured for SQL operation, the FT-897s RF Gain will be set for maximum sensitivity in all modes, and the SQL/RF Gain control will function solely as a Squelch control. In this case, rotate the SQL/RF Gain control to the point where the background noise is just silenced; this will provide the best sensitivity to weak signals, while keeping the receiver quiet when no signal is received. The LED just above the Main Dial will glow Green when the squelch is opened by an incoming signal or noise. R. F. Says: Battery consumption is significantly reduced if the receiver is squelched, as the audio amplifier stage is shut off when the receiver is muted. Setting the Operating Frequency 1. In the SSB/CW/DIG modes, rotate the DIAL knob to set the frequency. Clockwise rotation of the DIAL increases the operating frequency. In the AM/FM/PKT modes, rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to set the frequency. Clockwise rotation of the MEM/VFO CH increases the operating frequency. 2. 3. You may also use the MEM/VFO CH knob to adjust the operating frequency in the SSB/CW/DIG modes. The MEM/VFO CH knob provides faster tuning, ideal for making quick changes in frequency when you want to move across the band in a hurry. You can then use the DIAL to make fine frequency adjustments. If you press the MEM/VFO CH knob momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, you can now change the operating frequency in 1 MHz steps, allowing very 4. 29 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual 5. quick frequency excursions. This can be particularly helpful on the VHF and UHF bands. In step 2 above, it was mentioned that tuning in the AM/FM/PKT modes is accomplished using the MEM/VFO CH knob. By default, the DIAL is disabled in these modes; if you wish to enable the DIAL in these modes, use Menu Mode No-004
[AM/FM DIAL]; see page <<??>>. 6. The synthesizer steps for the MEM/VFO CH knob may be adjusted independently by mode. Use Menu Mode No-006 [AM STEP] for AM, No-053 [FM STEP] for FM, and No-083 [SSB STEP] for SSB/CW/Digital. See pages <<??>> for details. R. F. Says: The main DIAL synthesizers tuning rate (the number of steps per rotation of the DIAL) can be adjusted using Menu Mode No-036 [DIAL STEP]. See page <<??>> for details. Stacked VFO System 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row a [A/B, A=B, SPL] appears on the display. 2. Now press the [A](A/B) key to toggle between the A and B VFOs. There are two such VFOs provided on each Amateur band, so you may set VFO-A to the CW sub-
band, and 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 Accessories Locking Front Panel Controls The front panel LOCK button allows you to disable the DIAL and/or the front panel controls. In the transceivers default configuration, pressing the LOCK button disables just the DIAL, while the other keys and switches are unaffected. To lock out the remainder of the controls and the MEM/VFO CH knob, use Menu Mode No-055 [LOCK MODE];
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob so as to recall No-055 [LOCK MODE]. 3. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired . 30 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual DIAL: Locks DIAL knob only. FREQ.: Locks front panel keys and knobs related to frequency control (such as BAND(UP) and BAND(DWN) key, [A](A/B) key., etc.) PANEL: Locks all front panel keys and knobs (except POWER and LOCK keys) ALL: Locks all front panel keys and knobs (except POWER and LOCK keys) and microphone keys. 4. When you have made your selection, Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. When the controls are locked out, press the LOCK button once more to release them to normal operation. 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 a wider offset than this, you may use the Split operating mode, described later. 1. Press the CLAR/IF SHIFT button momentarily to activate the Clarifier function. 2. Turn the CLAR knob, which allows the receiver frequency to be varied over a range of 9.99 kHz. 3. When the receiving frequency is higher than transmit frequency, the icon will appear at the right of the frequency display. Similarly, when the receiving frequency is lower than transmit frequency, the icon will appear at the right of the frequency display. 4. When the receiving frequency is equal to transmit frequency (Clarifier offset is zero) while the Clarifier is activated, the icon will appear at the right of the frequency display. 5. To turn the Clarifier off, again press the CLAR/IF SHIFT button momentarily. When you turn the Clarifier back on, the offset previously stored will still be applied. 6. To reset the Clarifier offset to zero, turn the Clarifier off, then turn the DIAL by any amount. The Clarifier will reset to zero after the first step of the DIAL. R. F. Says: 1) If you leave the Clarifier on, moving the DIAL will not cause the offset to be cancelled. 2) You may change the control knob for the clarifier offset to the DIAL or MEM/VFO CH knob by the Menu Mode No-020 [CLAR DIAL SEL]. 31 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual IF SHIFT The receivers 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 and hold the CLAR/IF SHIFT button for one second to activate the IF SHIFT feature. A , (small shifted to the upper side), stacked (large shifted to the upper side), (small shifted to the lower side), or stacked (large shifted to the lower side) icon will appear at the right of the frequency display to indicate the IF SHIFTs current position. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, to reduce or eliminate the interference. 3. To turn the IF SHIFT feature off, again press and hold the CLAR/IF SHIFT button for one second. The last setting of the IF SHIFT control will be retained until you change it again. If you wish to make a more permanent shift in the receivers IF passband, use Menu Mode No-015 [CAR LSB R] (for LSB mode) or No-017 [CAR USB R] (for USB mode). This allows you to set up a higher or lower listening pitch, if you prefer such as compared to the default passband response. See page <<??>>. 4. AGC (Automatic Gain Control) The receiver recovery time constant of the AGC system may be modified to match your operating needs. 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row l [NB, AGC, ----] appears on the display. 2. Press the [B](AGC) key to activate the AGC function. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the AGC indication. 3. Press the [C] key toggle the AGC recovery time constant among the following selections:
AGCauto AGCfast AGCslow AGCoff AGCauto where AUTO represents FAST on CW and DIG(AFSK), and SLOW on the voice modes. R. F. Says: If disable the AGC by pressing the [B](AGC) key, the S-meter (which monitors AGC voltage) will cease to function. Noise Blanker The IF Noise Blanker may be useful in reducing or eliminating some types of impulse 32 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual noise, especially noise generated by automotive ignition systems. 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row l [NB, AGC, ----] appears on the display. 2. Press the [A](NB) key to activate the Noise Blanker. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the NB indication. 3. To adjust the blanking level;
press and hold the [A](NB) key for one second. This instantly activates Menu Mode No-063 [NB LEVEL], which allows adjustment of Noise Blanking Level. Rote the DIAL to set a higher or lower blanking level (on a scale of 1 to 100). When done, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting(s) and return to normal 4. Press the [A](NB) key again to turn the Noise Blanker off. IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) The IPO feature bypasses the receiver RF preamplifier, thereby eliminating the preamps gain. This feature is not available on the 144 MHz and 430 MHz. 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row m [IPO, ATT, NAR] appears on the display. 2. Press the [A](IPO) key to bypass the receiver input preamplifier. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the IPO indication. 3. Press the [A](IPO) key once more to re-activate the preamp. R. F. Says: On the bands below 14 MHz, the input preamplifier is rarely necessary, and activation of the IPO feature will provide substantial protection against intermodulation and other problems associated with strong signal input to the receiver. Rule of thumb: so long as the S-meter is moving on background noise, additional front-end gain is not necessary. IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) The IPO feature bypasses the receiver RF preamplifier, thereby eliminating the preamps gain. This feature is not available on the 144 MHz and 430 MHz. 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row m [IPO, ATT, NAR] appears on the display. 2. Press the [A](IPO) key to bypass the receiver input preamplifier. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the IPO indication. 3. Press the [A](IPO) key once more to re-activate the preamp. 33 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual ATT (Front End Attenuator) The Attenuator will reduce all signals (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 MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row m [IPO, ATT, NAR] appears on the display. 2. Press the [B](ATT) key to activate the Attenuator. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the ATT indication. 3. Press the [B](ATT) key once more to switch the Attenuator out of the receiver front end circuit. DSP Bandpass Filter In the SSB mode, the receivers selectivity may be enhanced via the DSP Bandpass Filter. The bandwidth of the DSP filter may be modified per the procedure below. 1. Press the DSP button, which selects Multi Function Row p [DNR, DNF, DBF] on the display. 2. Press the [C](DBF) key to activate the DSP Bandpass Filter. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the DBF indication. 3. To adjust the Low-Cut and High-Cut characteristics of the DSP Bandpass Filter:
Press and hold in the [C](DBF) key for one second. This instantly activates Menu Mode No-049 [DSP LPF CUTOFF], which allows adjustment of the High-
Cut (Low-Pass) filter. Turn the DIAL, as desired, to adjust the high-frequency cutoff of the DSP Bandpass Filter. Now rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob one click clockwise to select Menu Mode No-050 [DSP HPF CUTOFF], which allows adjustment of the Low-Cut (High-
Pass) filter. Turn the DIAL, as desired, to adjust the low-frequency cutoff of the DSP Bandpass Filter. When done, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting(s) and return to normal operation. 4. Press the [C](DBF) key once more to disable the DSP Bandpass Filter. 34 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual DSP CW Peaking Filter In the CW mode, pressing the [C](DBF) key in Multi Function Row p [DNR, DNF, DBF]
activates a narrow-bandwidth peaking filter, which may be ideal for use under very crowded conditions. The DSP CW PEAKING FILTER also is especially helpful under VHF/UHF weak-signal situations. The center frequency of the DSP CW PEAKING FILTER is automatically aligned to be centered on the response you have selected via the Menu Mode No-026 [CW PITCH]. See page <<??>> for details. To change the bandwidth of the DSP CW PEAKING FILTER:
1. Press and hold the [C](DBF) key for one second on the CW mode. This instantly activates Menu Mode No-048 [DSP BPF WIDTH], which allows select of the bandwidth of the DSP CW PEAKING FILTER. 2. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired bandwidth. The available values are 60 Hz, 120 Hz, and 240 Hz (default value: 240 Hz). 3. When you have made your selection, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and return to normal operation. DSP Noise Reduction (NR) The NOISE REDUCTION feature of the DSP system may be used to enhance signal-to-noise ratio on weak signals. 1. Press the [DSP] key, which selects Multi Funtion Row p [DNR, DNF, DBF] on the display. 2. Press the [A](DNR) key to activate the DSP NOISE REDUCTION feature. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the DNR indication. 3. Now press and hold in the [A](DNR) key for one second. This instantly activates Menu Mode No-047 [DSP NR LEVEL], which allows adjustment of the DSP NOISE REDUCTION level. 4. Rotate the DIAL to find the point where best signal-to-noise ratio is obtained under the current noise conditions. 5. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 6. To turn off the DSP NOISE REDUCTION feature, press the [A](DNR) key again. R. F. Says: If noise is present at a level which causes indication on the S-meter, the 35 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual performance of the Noise Reduction filter may be enhanced by rotating the SQL/RF (RF GAIN) control in a counter-clockwise direction so as to set the (fixed) S-meter reading at the same level as the noise peaks. This adjustment raises the AGC threshold of the receiver. DSP Notch Filter The DSP systems Notch Filter may be helpful in removing one or more offending carrier or heterodyne signals from the audio passband. 1. Press the [DSP] key, which selects Multi Function Row p [DNR, DNF, DBF] on the display. 2. Press the [B](DNF) key to activate the Notch Filter. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the DNF indication. You will notice that the audio level of the carrier signal is being reduced. 3. Press the [B](DNF) key once more to turn the Notch Filter off. R. F. Says: Do not activate this filter in the CW mode, as incoming CW signals will be notched out of the audio passband!
AM/FM DIAL In the AM and FM modes, the DIAL knob is locked out (via the setting of Menu Mode No-004 [AM&FM DIAL]) so as to allow channelized tuning on these modes. To adjust the operating frequency, rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob. If you wish to enable the DIAL for tuning in the AM and FM modes, change the setting of Menu Mode No-004 [AM&FM DIAL]. See page <<??>> for details. R. F. Says: The channelized mode of tuning on AM and FM automatically rounds off the frequency to the next logical step when you rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob one click in either direction. This eliminates the inconvenience of having to preset the frequency to an even channel. Automatic 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 36 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual it:
1. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode No-007 [APO TIME]. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired time period after which the radio will 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.) is completed. When the APO is activated, the TIMER icon will appear at the center top 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 in the PWR switch for one second to turn the transceiver back on after an APO shutdown, as usual. Transmitter Operation SSB/AM Transmission Basic Setup/Operation 1. Press the MODE()/MODE() key so as to select either SSB (LSB/USB) or AM mode. In the SSB mode, if you are operating on the 7 MHz or lower bands, select the LSB mode. If you are operating on the 14 MHz or higher bands, select the USB mode. 2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row i [MTR, ----, DISP] appears on the display, then press the
[A](MTR) or [B] key to select the ALC meter function (ALC will appear at the above of the [B] key). 3. Press the microphones PTT switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice while watching the meter. The ideal audio input level to the transmitter from the microphone will cause a few segments of indication on the ALC meter. Release the PTT switch to return to receive mode. If the ALC meter is too high, or too low, you may need to reset the Microphone Gain:
Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode No-082 [SSB MIC GAIN] (on 4. 37 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual the SSB mode) or No-005 [AM MIC GAIN] (on the AM mode). Close the PTT switch, and while speaking into the microphone rotate the DIAL until the proper ALC indication is achieved on voice peaks. When done, press and hold in the [F] key foe one second to save the new setting for the Microphone Gain. R. F. Says: 1) The AM carrier level is preset to 25 Watts during alignment at the factory, and should not require further adjustment. It is important to remember that AM transmission requires that power must be distributed among the carrier and voice sidebands; therefore, if excessive carrier power is used, there will be insufficient power available for the information-carrying voice sidebands. 2) The [TONE] switch on the back of the MH-31A8J microphone provides adjustment of the microphones frequency response. Setting this switch to the 2 position will roll off some of the bass response, resulting in improved talk power in many instances. The 1 position is primarily used in countries like Japan, where vowel sounds are of critical importance in conveying information; in Western languages, consonant sounds (which are rich in high-frequency components) are frequently more important. 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 PTT switch in order to transmit. 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row d [RPT, REV, VOX] appears on the display. 2. Press the [C](VOX) key to activate the VOX circuitry. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the VOX indication. 3. Without pressing the PTT switch, speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. When you start speaking, the transmitter should be activated automatically. When you finish speaking, the transceiver should return to the receive mode (after a short delay). 4. To cancel VOX and return to PTT operation., again press the [C](VOX) key. The parenthesis will disappear. 5. The VOX Gain may be adjusted, so as to prevent accidental transmitter activation in a noisy environment. To adjust the VOX Gain:
While still in Multi Function Row d [RPT, REV, VOX], press and hold in the
[C](VOX) key for one second. This is a hot key feature which will instantly 38 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual recall Menu Mode No-090 [VOX GAIN]. While speaking into the microphone, rotate the DIAL to the point where the transmitter is quickly activated by your voice, without causing background noise to activate the transmitter. 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 one second. To set a different delay time:
Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-089 [VOX DELAY]. Rotate the DIAL while saying a brief syllable like Ah so as to set the desired delay time. When your adjustments are complete, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and return to normal operation. R. F. Says: The delay time for return to the receive mode is set independently on CW and voice modes; for CW, use Menu Mode No-023 [CW DELAY] (see next section). AF Speech Processor Operation The AF Speech Processor increases your average power output while operating on SSB and AM modes. 1. Press the [F] key, as necessary, to recall Multi Function Row c [STO, RCL, PROC]. 2. Press the [C](PROC) key to activate the AF Speech Processor. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the PROC indication. 3. Now press the PTT key (unless you have VOX enabled), and speak into the microphone in a normal voice level, as usual. 4. To deactivate the AF Speech Processor, again press the [C](PROC) key. 5. The Compression Level may be adjusted via the Menu, as follows:
While still in Operating Function c [STO, RCL, PROC], press and hold in the
[C](PROC) key for one second. This instantly recalls Menu Mode No-074 [PROC LEVEL]. Rotate the DIAL to set a new level of Compression (the default value is 50). When you have made your selection, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save your new setting and return to normal operation. Make some on-the-air checks, or use a monitor receiver in your station, to 39 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual ensure that good voice quality has been obtained via your adjustment. R. F. Says: Excessive advancement of the Compression Level may lead to distortion. Each operators voice pattern is different, so try several settings to find the one which is best for your voice. DSP Microphone Equalizer In the SSB, AM, and FM transmission modes, you may use the DSP system to change the frequency response of the audio stage. This will allow you to roll off excessive high-
and/or low-frequency components of your voices audio characteristics. To set up the DSP Microphone Equalizer feature;
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode No-046 [DSP MIC EQ]. 3. Rotate the DIAL to select one of the following equalization choices:
OFF: Microphone Equalization Off LPF: High Cut (lower frequencies are emphasized) HPF: Low Cut (higher frequencies are emphasized) BOTH: High/Low Cut (mid-range frequencies are emphasized) 4. When you have made your selection, Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. CW 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. 2. Press the MODE()/MODE() key, as needed, to select one of the CW (CW/CWR) Insert your keys (three-conductor) plug into the rear-panel KEY jack. modes. R. F. Says: The CW mode utilizes USB-side carrier injection, while the CWR
(Reverse) mode utilizes LSB-side injection. 3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row j [SPOT, BK, KYR] appears on the display. 4. Press the [B](BK) key, as needed, to activate Semi Break-In operation. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the BK indication. 5. The CW hang time can be adjusted using the Menu Mode. To adjust the CW hang time:
While still in Multi Function Row j [SPOT, BK, KYR], press and hold in the 40 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual
[B](BK) key for one second. This is a hot key feature which will instantly recall Menu Mode No-023 [CW DELAY]. Rotate the DIAL to select a longer or shorter delay time (default: 250 ms). This transceiver was not expressly designed for full QSK operation. However, the Menu Mode No-023 [CW DELAY] is set to FULL, the transceiver operate on the full break-in mode. When done, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 6. To practice your CW sending (without transmitting), press the [B](BK) key to make the parenthesis disappear. Now, pressing the key will cause the CW sidetone to be heard, but your radio will not be transmitting a signal on the air. 7. You can adjust the CW sidetone volume level via Menu Mode No-028 [CW SIDE TONE]. To adjust the CW sidetone volume level:
Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-028 [CW SIDE TONE]. Rotate the DIAL to select a new level; on the arbitrary scale of 0 ~ 100, the default value is 50. When done, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 8. You also can adjust the CW sidetone pitch using Menu Mode No-026 [CW PITCH]. This adjustment also controls the BFO offset (actual pitch of your transmitted signal relative to your current receive frequency). To adjust the CW sidetone pitch:
Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to Menu Mode No-026 [CW PITCH]. Rotate the DIAL to select a new pitch tone/BFO offset. The available offset range is 300 ~ 1000 Hz (default value is 700 Hz). When done, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. R. F. Says: Because the CW Pitch corresponds to the actual pitch of your transmitted signal, the sidetone may be used in a CW Spot capacity. Just tune the pitch of the received signal to the same pitch as that of your transceivers sidetone, and you will be perfectly zero beat with the other station. The FT-897 can generate a CW Spot tone; just press and hold in the HOME key for one second. 41 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Operation using Built-in Electronic Keyer The built-in Electronic Keyer provides a convenient method of generating CW. The Electronic Keyer includes weight and speed adjustments. 1. Connect your keyer paddles cable to the KEY jack on the rear panel of the transceiver. 2. Press the MODE()/MODE() key, as needed, to select the CW (CW/CWR) mode. 3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row j [SPOT, BK, KYR] appears on the display. 4. Press the [C](KYR) key to activate the Electronic Keyer. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the KYR indication. 5. The keyer speed may be adjusted using Menu Mode. To adjust the Keyer speed:
While still in Multi Function Row j [SPOT, BK, KYR], press and hold in the
[C](KYR) key for one second. This is a hot key feature which will instantly recall Menu Mode No-029 [CW SPEED]. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob if you wish to select display of cpm (characters per minute) instead of wpm (words per minute). The cpm selection is based on the international PARIS standard, which stipulates five characters per word. Rotate the DIAL knob, while sending, to set the desired sending speed. When done, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 6. The Dot:Dash weighting ratio may be adjusted via Menu Mode. To adjust the Dot:Dash weighting ratio:
Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-031 [CW WEIGHT]. Rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired weight. When done, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 7. You may select normal or reverse paddle polarity via Menu Mode No-025 [CW KEY REV]. The default setting for this feature is NOMAL, whereby the Tip connection on the Key Plug is Dot and the Ring connection is Dash. To change the paddle polarity:
Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-025 [CW KEY REV]. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the new setting. When done, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting 42 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual and exit to normal operation. FM Transmission Basic Setup/Operation 1. Press the MODE()/MODE() key so as to select the FM mode. 2. Press the microphones PTT switch, and speak into the microphone in a normal voice. 3. Release the PTT switch to return to the receive mode. 4. If you get reports that your modulation level is too high or too low, you may need to adjust the FM-mode microphone gain. The procedure is similar to that used on SSB:
Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row i [MTR, ----, DISP] appears on the display, then press the [A](MTR) key to select the Deviation meter function (mod will appear at the top of the [B] key). Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. Rotate the SEL knob to recall Menu Mode No-052 [FM MIC GAIN]. Increase or decrease the setting of the FM Mic Gain, depending on the level correction required, then press and hold the [F] key to save the new setting. Close the PTT switch, and while speaking into the microphone observe the meter indication; the proper setting of the FM Mic Gain will produce five bars of indication on voice peaks, slightly less on lower levels of speech input. When done, press and hold in the [F] key to save the new setting for the FM-
mode microphone gain. 5. The VOX feature is operational during FM transmission. From Multi Function Row d [RPT, REV, VOX], press the [C](VOX) key to activate/deactivate VOX. Repeater Operation 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row d [RPT, REV, VOX] appears on the display. 2. Press the [A](RPT) key to activate repeater operation. One press of the [A](RPT) key will have set the transceiver for Minus Shift operation. In this situation, you will observe the indicator on the display. The transmitter frequency will be shifted down by a default value so as to access the repeater input frequency. If your repeater uses a positive shift (instead of negative), press the [A](RPT) key again; the
+ indicator will replace the indicator on the display. If the default repeater shift is not appropriate for your area, it may be set 3. 43 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual independently for each band. To change the repeater shifts:
Press and hold the [A](RPT) key for one second. This instantly recalls Menu Mode No-076 [RPT SHIFT]. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired shift frequency. When done, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 4. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob one click clockwise to appears Multi Function Row e [TON, ----, TDCH] on the display. 5. Press the [A](TON) key to activate the CTCSS tone encoder, which provides a subaudible repeater access tone. One press of the [A](TON) key will activate the CTCSS tone encoder. In this situation, you will observe the T indicator on the display. If you press the [A](TON) key repeatedly, you will observe TSQ (CTCSS Encode/Decode), followed by DCS (Digital Coded Squelch, Encode/Decode). One additional press will disable all repeater-access tone systems. See the next section for a discussion of DCS operation. If the default repeater access tone are not appropriate for your area, it also may be set independently for each band. To change the repeater access tone:
Press and hold the [A](TON) key for one second. This instantly recalls Menu 6. Mode No-084 [TONE FREQ]. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired CTCSS frequency. When done, press and hold the [F] key for one second so save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 7. Set the transceivers receiver to the repeater output (downlink) frequency. 8. Close the PTT switch and speak into the microphone. You will observe that the transmitted frequency has shifted according to the setting of the [A](RPT) key in the Multi Function Row d [RPT, REV, VOX]. 9. Release the PTT switch to return to the Receive mode. 10. With repeater shift activated, you can temporarily reverse the transmit and receive frequencies by pressing the [B](REV) key in the Multi Function Row d [RPT, REV, VOX]. The icon will blink while Reverse shift is activated. Press the [B](REV) key again to revert to the Normal shift direction. 11. When you are finished with repeater operation, you may wish to set the repeater shift to simplex by pressing the [A](RPT) key in the Multi Function Row d [RPT, REV, VOX], and disable the CTCSS or DCS tone by pressing the [A](TON) key in the Multi Function Row e [TON, ----, TDCH]. 12. On many transceiver versions, the Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) feature is 44 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual enabled at the factory. This feature automatically activates the appropriate repeater shift when you are operating inside the designated 144 MHz or 430 MHz FM repeater sub-bands in your country. If you wish to change the settings for the ARS, use Menu Mode No-002 [144MHz ARS] or Menu Mode No-003 [430MHz ARS]
(see page ??). R. F. Says:
Europe), press and hold in the front panels [HOME] key to transmit the burst tone. If your local repeaters need a 1750-Hz burst tone for access (typically in Tone Search Scanning In operating situations where you dont know the CTCSS tone being used by another station, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the tone being used. To scan for the CTCSS tone in use:
1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row e [TON, ----, TDCH] appears on the display. 2. Press the [A](TON) key to activate CTCSS Encoder/Decoder; (the TSQ icon will appear on the display) Press the [C](TDCH) key to start scanning for the incoming CTCSS tone. 3. 4. When the radio detects the correct tone, it will halt on that tone, and audio will be allowed to pass. 5. Press and hold in the [C](TDCH) key for one second; the CTCSS tone detected will be stored as the current tone, so it may be used for memory storage purposes, and you may now exit to normal operation. DCS Operation Another form of tone access control is Digital Code Squelch, or DCS. It is a newer, more advanced tone system that is less susceptible to false triggering than CTCSS. A DCS Encoder/Decoder is built into your transceiver, and operation is very similar to that described above for CTCSS. 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row e [TON, ----, TDCH] appears on the display. 2. Press the [A](TON) key four times to activate the DCS Encoder/Decoder (the DCS icon will appear on the display). The receiver will remain muted until a matching DCS code is received on an incoming signal. 45 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual 3. Press and hold the [A](TON) key for one second. This instantly recalls Menu Mode No-032 [DCS CODE]. 4. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired DCS code, then Press and hold the [F] key for one second to save new setting and exit to normal operation. 5. Press the [A](TON) key once to cancel DCS operation (the DCS icon will disappear). DCS Search Scanning In operating situations where you dont know the DCS code being used by another station, you can command the radio to listen to the incoming signal and scan in search of the code being used. To scan for the DCS code in use:
1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row e [TON, ----, TDCH] appears on the display. 2. Press the [A](TON) key to activate DCS (the DCS icon will appear on the display). 3. Press the [C](TDCH) key to start scanning for the incoming DCS code. 4. When the radio detects the correct DCS code, it will halt on that code, and audio will be allowed to pass. 5. Press and hold in the [C](TDCH) key for one second; the DCS code detected will be stored as the current code, so it may be used for memory storage purposes, and you may now exit to normal operation. Split Tone Operation The FT-897 can be operated in a Split Tone configuration via the Menu mode. 1. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-085 [TONE SPLIT]. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select ON (to enable the Split Tone feature). 4. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. When the Split Tone feature is activated, the Multi Function Row e changes to [ENC, DEC, TDCH]. So, you can set the desired encoder (by [A](ENC) key) and decoder (by
[B](DEC) key) separately. 46 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual ARTSTM (Auto Range Transpond System) Operation The ARTSTM system uses DCS signaling to inform you when you and another ARTS-
equipped station are within communications range. This can be especially valuable during search-and-rescue operations, as a base station can quickly use ARTS to alert a field unit that it is out of range; the field unit can then move to a better location to re-
establish communications. 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row f [ARTS, SRCH, PMS] appears on the display. 2. Press the [A](ARTS) key to activate ARTS operation. 3. Your display will change to out range to indicate the beginning of ARTS operation. Every 25 seconds, your radio will transmit a polling call to the other station. When that station responds with its return ARTS polling signal, your display will change to in range to confirm reception of the response. 4. To cancel ARTS operation, press the [A](ARTS) key again (the out range or in range indication will disappear from the LCD). R. F. Says: The ARTS feature offers a choice of beep options to alert you to the current status of ARTS operation. Use MENU #09 (ARTS BEEP) on page <<??>> to select the beep option that is best for your operating needs.. ARTS Alert Beep Options The ARTS feature allows two kinds of alert beeps (with the additional option of turning them off), so as to alert you to the current status of ARTS operation. Depending on your location and the potential annoyance associated with frequent beeps, you may choose the Beep mode which best suits your needs. The choices are:
IN RANGE: The beeps are issued only when the radio first confirms that you are ALWAYS:
OFF:
within range, but does not re-confirm with beeps thereafter. Every time a polling transmission is received from the other station, the alert beeps will be heard. No alert beeps will be heard; you must look at the display to confirm current ARTS status. To set the ARTS Beep mode;
1. While still in Multi Function Row f [ARTS, SRCH, PMS], press and hold the
[A](ARTS) key for one second. This is instantly recall Menu Mode No-008 [ARTS BEEP]. 2. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired ARTS Beep mode (see above). 47 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual 3. When you have made your selection, press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. CW Identifier Setup The ARTS feature includes a CW identifier, as discussed previously. Every ten minutes during ARTS operation, the radio can be instructed to send DE (your callsign) K if this feature is enabled. The callsign field may contain up to 16 characters. Heres how to program the CW Identifier:
1. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select the Menu Mode No-010 [ARTS IDW]. 3. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob momentarily to initiate callsign storage (an under bar will appear below the first character location of the callsign). 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first letter/number of your callsign, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob one click clockwise to save the first leter/numver and move to the next entry position. 5. Repeat the previous step as many times as nessesary to complete your callsign. 6. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob momentarily to save your completed callsign and exit. 7. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob one click counter-clockwise to select the Menu Mode No-009 [ARTS ID]. 8. Rotate the DIAL to set the CW ID function to ON. 9. Press and hold the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Digital Mode Operation (SSB-Based AFSK) The FT-897 provides extensive capability for digital mode operation on the HF, VHF, and UHF bands. The use of AFSK (Audio Frequency-Shifted Keying) configurations allows a wide variety of different communication modes to be utilized. The Menu provides for specific digital mode selections, which include custom BFO offsets to optimize the receive and transmit passbands for the mode selected. Before beginning Digital operation, you need to define which Digital mode will be utilized. To do this, use Menu #26 as follows (in this example, we will set up RTTY as the Digital mode):
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. 48 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-039 [DIG MODE]. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select RTTY. 4. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit. R. F. Says: Use this technique to set up any digital mode. RTTY (Radio TeleType) Operation The RTTY mode on the FT-897 is based on LSB-side carrier injection, in accordance with long-standing amateur practice. If you need USB-side injection for your application, see the User mode discussion below. 1. Connect your TNC (Terminal Node Controller) or terminal modem to the FT-897s rear-panel DATA jack, per the illustration. 2. Press the MODE()/MODE() key, as needed, to select the DIG mode (the DIG icon will appear on the display). Be certain to use the TX Audio line from your TNC, not an FSK Key line, for the transmit-data connection. 3. Press the MODE()/MODE() key, as needed, to select the DIG mode (the DIG icon will appear on the display). You should now be able to tune around the band, and any RTTY signals heard should be capable of being decoded. If the optional YF-122C 500 Hz filter has been installed, it may be used for RTTY work. Recall Multi Function Row n [CERF, OPF1, OPF2], then press the
[B](OPF1) or [C](OPF2) key to engage the narrow filter. 4. 5. To set up the transmit side, be sure that the Meter is set to monitor ALC voltage. If not, press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select to select Multi Function Row i [MTR, ----, DISP], then press the [A](MTR) or [B] key so as to select metering of ALC. 6. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-038 [DIG GAIN]. 7. Following the instructions for your TNCs software, activate the transmitter from the computer keyboard; this should cause the AFSK output from the TNC to be sent to the radio. While transmitting, view the ALC meter; <<??>> dots of ALC indication should be observed. If not, rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the AFSK level within the FT-897 for <<??>> dots of indication on the ALC meter. 8. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new AFSK level setting and return to normal operation. You are now ready for RTTY operation. R. F. Says: Because RTTY is a continuous-duty transmission mode, try to keep your 49 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual transmission short when running on battery power, so as to minimize current drain. PSK31 Operation Two dedicated PSK31 modes are available, one each for USB-side and LSB-side injection. For BPSK work, the injection does not matter, but for QPSK the two working stations must use the same sideband. Connect the FT-897 to your computers sound card or interface. Setup for PSK31 operation is basically identical to that previously described for RTTY operation. As before, use the DIG mode. However, in Menu Mode No-039 [DIG MODE], select PSK31-L (for LSB injection) or PSK31-U (for USB injection. As with RTTY, Menu
#25 may be used to set the drive to the transmitter. And the YF-122C 500 Hz filter may also be utilized, as described previously. USER Defined Digital Modes Also provided in the FT-897 are two convenient USER Digital modes, one each providing USB- and LSB-side injection, which may be used for SSTV, Fax, Pactor, and other digital operating modes. Here is an example involving the configuration of the USER mode for RTTY with USB-
side injection (as opposed to LSB injection, used in the default RTTY mode):
1. Use Menu Mode No-039 [DIG MODE] to set the Digital mode to USER-U. 2. Press the MODE()/MODE() key, as needed, to select the DIG mode (the DIG icon will appear on the display). 3. Now use Menu mode to configure the transceivers passband response. Once in the Menu mode, rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-040 [DIG SHIFT], and rotate the DIAL knob to set the desired BFO offset (depending on how your TNCs tones are set up). For typical high-frequency tone use, a setting of about
+2100 will be a good starting point. 4. Finally, depending on how you wish the display to respond, you may program in a corresponding display shift, using Menu Mode No-037 [DIG DISP]. Remember to press and hold in the [F] key for one second when exiting the Menu mode. 5. The setup of the AFSK drive level is identical to that described previously for RTTY operation. 50 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual R. F. Says: The USER-L and USER-U Digital modes should allow you to operate on any SSB-based AFSK Digital mode. Note that the PSK31 configurations will also work well for many Digital operating situations. Packet (1200/9600 bps FM) Operation The FT-897 is designed for operation on either 1200 bps or 9600 bps packet, and setup is similar to that described previously for SSB-based modes. A separate Data input adjustment is provided, allowing you to optimize the deviation on the FM Packet modes separately from the SSB-based Digital modes. The RX-Data output lines are fixed-level outputs, not affected by the setting of the AF Gain control. 1. Connect your TNC to the FT-897s rear-panel DATA jack, per the illustration. Note that different connections are used for 1200 bps and 9600 bps Packet. 2. Use Menu Mode No-073 [PKT RATE] to select the desired Packet mode. Once you have entered the Menu and have selected Menu Mode No-073 [PKT RATE], rotate the DIAL knob to select either 1200 or 9600 (bps) as the Packet rate. 3. Press the MODE()/MODE() key, as needed, to select the PKT mode (the PKT icon will appear on the display). 5. 4. You are now set up for reception on Packet. If you are operating on 1200 bps, try now to connect to another station or node; you may well find that the drive level needs no further adjustment. If you are having trouble connecting due to insufficient or excessive drive from the TNC to the FT-897, use Menu Mode No-071 [PKT 1200] (for 1200 bps Packet) or No-072 [PKT 9600] (for 9600 bps Packet)to set the drive. Use your terminal softwares test protocol to send out test tones, and adjust the deviation by rotating the DIAL knob, which will vary the data input level to the FT-897s modulator. Remember to press and hold in the [F] key for one second when adjustments are completed, so as to save the new setting for Menu Mode No-071 [PKT 1200] or No-
072 [PKT 9600]. R. F. Says: The 9600 bps Packet deviation setting is very critical to successful operation, and it can only be accomplished using a calibrated deviation meter; the optimum setting is usually 2.75 kHz (0.25 kHz). For 1200 bps, the optimum level is much less critical, with the optimum deviation being between 2.5 kHz and 3.5 kHz. 51 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual WeatherFax Monitoring Monitoring of HF WeatherFax broadcasts is easily accomplished using the FT-897. 1. Before proceeding, be certain that the WeatherFax demodulator is properly connected to Pins 5 and 2 of the rear panel DATA jack. 2. Set the transceiver to the VFO mode, and set the operating mode to DIG, setting Menu Mode No-039 [DIG MODE] to PSK31-U, as described previously. 3. Now, select the operating frequency of the station transmitting the WeatherFax broadcast. Note that, in the USB mode, the frequency you should program onto the display is typically 1.90 kHz below the stations assigned frequency. Thus for a WeatherFax station assigned to 8.682.0 MHz, tune to 8.680.1 MHz. 4. When the WeatherFax broadcast begins, no further operator intervention should be needed from the transceiver standpoint. The audio level from the DATA jack on the rear of the transceiver is fixed, and cannot be adjusted. Fine adjustments in the gray-scale and the frame alignment are accomplished using the computer and software connected to your WeatherFax demodulator. Split Frequency Operation This transceiver provides convenient split-frequency operation, using the VFO-A and VFO-B, for DX working and other operating situations requiring unique split frequency pairs. The example below will describe a typical split-frequency DX situation on the 20-meter band, with a DX station transmitting on 14.025 MHz, listening 10 kHz higher in the band. 1. Set VFO-A to 14.035.00 MHz CW (DX stations listening frequency). 2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row a [A/B, A=B, SPL]. 3. Press the [A](A/B) key momentarily to select VFO-B. 4. Tune the VFO-B frequency to 14.025.00 MHz (DX stations transmitting frequency). 5. Press the [C](SPL) key momentarily. The transceiver will now transmit using the VFO-A frequency, and will receive using the VFO-B frequency. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the SPL indication, and the SPL icon will appear at the upper left corner of the display. 6. To listen to the pile-up calling the DX station (so as to align your frequency more 52 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual closely to that of the station being worked by the DX), press the [A](A/B) key to reverse the VFOs. You will now be tuning in the vicinity of 14.035 MHz, and you can zero in on the DX stations listening frequency by tuning in on the station in QSO with the DX. Press the [A](A/B) key again to return to reception on the DX stations frequency. 7. Press the [C](SPL) key once more to cancel split operation; the parenthesis and SPL icon will disappear from the display. Time-Out Timer Most often used on FM, the transmitters Time-Out Timer (TOT) feature disables the transmitter after a user-defined period of transmission. This feature may be useful in preventing a stuck microphone (accidental closure of the PTT switch) from causing interference to other users, and it will also force you to keep your transmission short, thereby conserving battery power. To activate the Time-Out Timer:
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode No-086 [TOT TIME]. 3. The default setting for this feature is OFF. Rotate the DIAL knob to set a new time-out setting (from 1 minute to 20 minutes). 4. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Active-Tuning Antenna System (ATAS-120) Operation The optional ATAS-120 Active-Tuning Antenna System provides operation on a number of HF bands (7/14/21/28 MHz) plus 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz. The FT-897 provides microprocessor control of the tuning mechanism in the ATAS-120 for convenient automatic tuning. Before operation can begin, you must instruct the FT-897s microprocessor that the ATAS-120 is being used. This is done using the Menu Mode:
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode N0-087 [TUNER/ATAS]. 3. The default setting for this Menu is OFF. Rotate the DIAL to change the setting to ATAS(ALL), if you are using the ATAS-120 for all bands (you must connect an 53 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual external diplexer to combine the two antenna ports so as to use the ATAS-120 on all bands). Or make the setting ATAS(HF&50), if you are using the ATAS-120 on 7 ~
50 MHz, with a dual-band VHF/UHF antenna connected separately to the 144/430 MHz antenna port. If you are just using the ATAS-120 on HF band only, with a dual-band VHF/UHF antenna connected separately to the 144/430 MHz antenna port, make the setting ATAS(HF). 4. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Automatic Tuning 1. Press the [F] key, as needed, to recall Multi Function Row k [TUN, SHRT, EXTD]. 2. Press the [A](TUN) key to turn the ATAS-120 on (this action only supplies voltage to the antenna at this point; re-tuning does not begin). The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the TUN indication. 4. 3. Now press and hold in the [A](TUN) key for one second to initiate ATAS-120 tuning. The transmitter will automatically be activated, a carrier will be sent, and the antennas length will be adjusted for best SWR. If the microprocessor determines that the antennas length is radically incorrect from the optimum value, no carrier will be sent out. Instead, in the receive mode, the antenna will retract to its shortest position (this may take up to one minute). While this is happening, do not press the [A](TUN) key again. When the ATAS-120 reaches its minimum length, automatic tuning will be initiated, and the transmitter will automatically shut off when a satisfactory SWR is achieved. 5. On the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands, the ATAS-120 does not require a tuning process. SWR will be satisfactory when the antenna is fully retracted. 6. When you wish to conclude ATAS-120 operation, press the [A](TUN) key so that the parenthesis will disappear at the both side of the SPL indication. Manual Tuning In some instances, the SWR may be slightly improved by manual adjustment of the antenna position. This may be needed for operation on bands like 17 meters, where the Q of the ATAS-120 is high, causing a narrow resonance range. Before Manual Tuning, press the [F] key, as needed, to recall Multi Function Row i
[MTR, ----, DISP], then press the [A](MTR) or [B] key to change the meter function to the SWR meter (SWR icon will appear at the upper of the [B] key). 54 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual To tune the ATAS-120 manually, recall Multi Function Row k [TUN, SHRT, EXTD], then press and hold in the microphone PTT switch. With the transceiver in the transmit mode, press and hold in the [C](EXTD) key (to raise the antenna) or the
[B](SHRT) key (to lower the antenna). While you hold in one of these keys, the FT-897 will generate a carrier, and you may watch the top scale of the FT-897s meter, looking for the meter indication to reach its minimum value. When this is reached, release the
[C](EXTD) or [B](SHRT) key, then release the PTT key to return to the receive mode. R. F. Says: 1) Once automatic matching has been successfully accomplished, you must change frequency by at least 10 kHz before attempting automatic matching again. Within a window of 10 kHz from a match point, the transceivers microprocessor will ignore any command to attempt automatic matching. 2) Antenna tuning is accomplished using a CW carrier, although the mode indication will not change to CW (if you are operating on another mode) during antenna tuning. 3) If you see a HI SWR Icon on the LCD, it may mean that there is a problem in your coaxial cable (bad connection, etc.) which is preventing successful tuning. Replace the cable, or try adding a few feet/meters of cable (to eliminate the possibility of adverse transformer action in the 50 cable during the tuning process). 4) If you are able to achieve an SWR of less than 2:1 via manual tuning, the FT-897 will accept the manual setting, and you may then re-tune automatically when changing bands. 5) If, however, you stop manual tuning at a non-optimum setting (SWR >2:1), the FT-897 will not permit further automatic tuning. To refresh the setting of the ATAS-120, press the [B](SHRT) key until the ATAS-120 will fully retract. You may then restart automatic tuning per the procedures described earlier. ATAS-120 Operating Tips The information below will help you derive the best performance possible from the ATAS-120 Active-Tuning Antenna System. Grounding It is critically important that you establish a good mechanical and RF ground connection for your ATAS-120 (as with all vertical antennas). Mobile mounts which are bolted through the vehicles roof, or otherwise mechanically affixed, will usually be satisfactory. However, magnetic mounts do not provide the RF grounding necessary for good 55 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual performance, and are not recommended for use with this antenna. Tuning Procedure The feedpoint impedance of the ATAS-120 (resistance and reactance) will necessarily vary over a wide range when you change bands. Occasionally, the transceivers microprocessor will not initially be able to determine the proper direction for the ATAS-
120 to travel (inward or outward) for best SWR. To resolve this situation, the transceiver will then command the ATAS-120 to retract fully to its minimum height, and thence restart the tuning process. In this instance, the UNicon will remain on the display after you press the [B](TUN) key. If this happens, do not press the [B](TUN) key repeatedly. The transceiver will remain in the receive mode as it retracts (this may take up to one minute). Thereafter, the transmitter will be engaged, and the ATAS-100 will be automatically adjusted for best SWR. The UN icon will then disappear from the LCD, and you will be ready for operation. The command which retracts the ATAS-120 to its minimum height utilizes a fixed timer. If the ATAS-120 reaches its minimum height before the timer has expired, you may observe the antennas motor continuing to rotate; this is normal, as the ATAS-120s retraction mechanism includes a clutch assembly to prevent damage to the antenna or motor. External Wattmeters If you wish to use an external wattmeter in conjunction with the transceiver and your ATAS-120, please check the wattmeter with an Ohmmeter prior to installation. Be sure there is a direct connection between the In and Out jacks of the wattmeter (zero resistance), and also ensure that there is a completely open circuit between the center pin and shield of the wattmeters output jack. Some wattmeters use a coil or other device which shorts the center pin to ground at DC, and this type of internal wattmeter circuitry will not allow the tuning function of the ATAS-120 to operate. Operation on 30/17/12 Meters Although the ATAS-120 is not specified for operation on the above bands, and optimum operation is therefore not guaranteed, the ATAS-120 generally can be tuned successfully on these bands (some manual adjustment may be required). Operation of the ATAS-120 on these bands will not damage the antennas components; please feel free to experiment 56 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual on these bands, if you like. FC-30 Automatic Antenna Tuner Operation The optional FC-30 Automatic Antenna Tuner provides automatic tuning of a coaxial line so as to present a nominal 50 impedance to the FT-897s HF/50 MHz antenna port. Before operation can begin, you must instruct the FT-897s microprocessor that the FC-
30 is being used. This is done using the Menu Mode:
1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode No-087 [TUNER/ATAS]. 3. The default setting for this Menu is OFF. Rotate the DIAL to change the setting to TUNER. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 4. Turn the FT-897s power Off, then On again, to re-initialize the FT-897s microprocessor regarding the tuner status (no other setting will be affected). Operation is similar to the procedure for the ATAS-120:
1. Press the [F] key, as needed, to recall Multi Function Row k [TUN, SHRT, EXTD]. 2. Press the [A](TUN) key to turn the FC-30 on. The parenthesis will appear at the both side of the TUN indication. 3. Press and hold in the [A](TUN) key to initiate automatic tuning. The FT-897 transmitter will be activated, a carrier signal will be sent out, and the coils and capacitors in the FC-30 will be selected/adjusted for optimum SWR. When tuning is complete, the transmission will cease, and you will be ready for operation on this frequency. R. F. Says: Tuning data will be stored in the FC-30s Memory system. See the discussion on the next page for details on how this works. Antenna Tuner Memory System The FC-30, working in concert with the FT-897, can store impedance matching data in its micro-computer memory, so as to provide instant adjustment as you transmit in different areas of a particular band. A total of 100 memories are provided: 11 of these are general memories apportioned one per band, while the remaining 89 are allocated for specific frequency data within the various bands, with the capability to resolve new 57 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual tuning data every 10 kHz. A few guidelines should be noted regarding the FC-30s memory system:
1. Tuning data is stored when you make an active effort to store it by pressing and holding in the [A](TUN) key for one second. Although the tuner will automatically activate itself if it encounters more than 1.5:1 SWR, this memory will not be stored unless you have pressed the [A](TUN) key for one second. This allows you to store your favorite operating frequency areas into tuner memory without tying up memory space with matching data on seldom-used frequencies. If the FC-30 cannot resolve a satisfactory match because the SWR is above 3:1 (2:1 on the 50 MHz band), the tuning process will stop, and no memory data will be stored. However, you may wish to move frequency a few kHz, then press the
[A](TUN) key again for one second, as slight changes in the reactance may allow a match to be obtained. Then go back to the original frequency and try again. 2. 3. Another technique which may allow matching in some situations is to add a few feet or meters of coaxial cable on the antenna side of the FC-30. This will change the impedance transformation taking place in the coaxial cable, possibly moving the impedance presented to the FC-30 into an acceptable range. Note that this is not changing the actual antenna SWR, but only the impedance seen by the FC-30s matching circuits. If your antenna system presents an SWR of less than 1.5:1, you may wish to turn off the antenna tuner, as full transmitter power will be delivered to the antenna system without intervention by the FC-30. If the impedance encountered by the FC-30 exceeds 3:1, and the HI SWR icon is illuminated, the microprocessor will not retain the tuning data for that frequency, as the FC-30 presumes that you will want to adjust or repair your antenna system so as to correct the high SWR condition. 4. 5. Memory Operation QMB Channel QMB Channel Storage 1. Tune in the desired frequency and set the operating mode and bandwidth. If this is an FM channel, set up any required CTCSS/DCS and repeater shift configurations. 2. Press and hold in the V/M key until a double beep is heard. The second beep provides audible confirmation that the data has been stored into the QMB memory. 58 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual R. F. Says: Pressing the [A](STO) key momentarily while in Multi Function Row c
[STO, RCL, RCL] will also store a frequency into the QMB register. QMB Channel Recall 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row c [STO, RCL, RCL] appears on the display. 2. Press the [B](RCL) key momentarily to recall the QMB memory. QMB will appear at the upper left corner on the display. 3. Press the [B](RCL) key once more to return to the previous frequency (either a VFO frequency or a Memory channel). R. F. Says: If you move the DIAL knob or MEM/VFO CH knob while in the QMB mode, you can change frequencies as if you were in a VFO mode. You also can change operating mode by pressing the MODE() or MODE() key. When this is done, the MTQMB will appear in the display, where MT represents Memory Tuning. Press the
[B](RCL) key once more to return to the originally-stored QMB frequency. Memory Operation on Regular Memory Channels Normal Memory Storage 1. Tune in the desired frequency, and set the operating mode and bandwidth. If this is an FM channel, set up any required CTCSS/DCS and repeater shift configurations. Standard (default) repeater shifts do not require you to utilize the split frequency memory technique, described later. 2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row b [MW, MC, TAG] appears on the display. 3. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily to enter the Memory Check mode, which is used to find an unused memory channel. The frequency stored (if any) on the current memory channel will be shown in the display. 4. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select the channel number on which you wish to store the current frequency data. 5. Press and hold in the [A](MW) key for one second until you hear a double beep; the second beep confirms that the frequency information was successfully stored. Split-Frequency Memory Storage You can also store Split frequencies, such as when operating on a repeater system not 59 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual utilizing a standard offset. This procedure may also be used for DX work on 7 MHz SSB, etc. 1. 2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until In the VFO mode, set the desired Receive frequency and mode. Multi Function Row b [MW, MC, TAG] appears on the display. 3. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily to enter the Memory Check mode, which is used to find an unused memory channel. The frequency stored (if any) on the current memory channel will be shown in the display. 4. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select the channel on which you wish to store the receive frequency data. 5. Press and hold in the [A](MW) key for one second until you hear a double beep, which confirms that the Receive frequency data is now stored. 6. Now, set the desired Transmit frequency and mode on the VFO. 7. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily; do not rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob!
8. While the memory channel number is blinking, press and hold in the PTT switch;
while holding it in, press and hold in the [A](MW) key for one second. The double beep will confirm that independent Transmit frequency data is now stored. You may now release the PTT switch. R. F. Says: In step 8 above, pressing the PTT switch does not activate the transmitter. It simply sends a signal to the microprocessor that an independent Transmit frequency is being stored on the same channel as a previously-stored Receive frequency. Memory Channel Recall 1. If you currently are in the VFO tuning mode, press the V/M key once to enter the Memory mode (a memory channel number M-nnn will appear on the display in she space previously occupied by VFOa or VFOb). 2. To select another memory channel, turn the MEM/VFO CH knob. 3. When your memory channels are partitioned into Memory Groups via Menu Mode No-056 [MEM GROUP], it is easy to change Memory Groups; press the MEM/VFO CH knob momentarily (a Group Number (a ~ j) will blink), then turn the MEM/VFO CH knob to step through the channels until you enter another. You may now press the MEM/VFO CH knob once more to restrict memory channel access to the newly-
selected Group. 4. Once you are operating on a memory channel, you may tune off of the originally-
memorized frequency (as though you were in the VFO mode). Just rotate the DIAL 60 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual knob; the Memory Channel Number will be replaced by one which indicates MTUNE, indicating that you have now shifted into the Memory Tuning mode. When operating the Memory Tuning mode, if you find another frequency you wish to store into another memory channel, just press the [A](MW) key momentarily, select a new memory channel via the MEM/VFO CH knob, then press and hold in the
[A](MW) key until you hear the double beep. 5. To exit the Memory Tuning mode, press the V/M key as follows:
One touch of the V/M key returns you to the original memory frequency.
A second touch of the V/M key will cause you to exit the Memory mode and return to the VFO mode (the memory channel number will be replaced by VFOa or VFOb. R. F. Says: When operating on a Split frequency memory, a special +, indication will appear on the LCD. Masking Memory Frequency data stored on a memory channel can be deleted, if desired, from any memory channel except channel 1. The deletion process is not a hard erasure, so if you erase a channel by mistake using this procedure, the memory channel contents can be recovered. 1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row b [MW, MC, TAG] appears on the display. 2. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select the memory channel to be deleted. 3. Press the [B](MC) key momentarily. The frequency display field on the LCD will go blank, and the memory channel number will blink. 4. Wait about three seconds; when the memory channel number stops blinking, the data will now be masked and will not be available for operation. 5. To restore the masked frequency data, repeat the above steps. However, if you store new frequency information on a channel containing masked data, the masked data will be over-written and lost. 6. Memory Channel 1 is used for Priority operation, and frequency information may only be over-written (not masked) on this channel. Memory Operation on HOME Channel Memories Four Special one-touch Home channels are available, for special frequencies you use 61 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual often. Either simplex or split frequency/mode data may be stored in the Home channel locations. Special Home channels are available for HF (any frequency between 1.8 and 29.7 MHz), 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430 MHz. These memories may prove particularly useful for monitoring propagation beacons, providing one-touch recall of the beacon frequency for a quick check of band conditions. HOME Channel Storage 1. Tune the desired frequency, and set the operating mode. If this is an FM channel, set up any required CTCSS/DCS and repeater shift configurations. 2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row b [MW, MC, TAG] appears on the display. 3. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily to enter the Memory Check mode. 4. Press and hold in the HOME key for one second. This stores the frequency data into the Home channel location. As usual, you will hear a double beep to confirm the successful storage of the frequency data. If you wish to store a Split frequency pair into the Home channel, store the Receive frequency in steps 1 ~ 4 above. Now set the desired Transmit frequency. 5. 6. Once more, press the [A](MW) key momentarily. 7. Press and hold in the microphones PTT switch; while holding the PTT switch, again press and hold the HOME key for one second. This stores the transmit frequency data into the Home channel location. HOME Channel Recall 1. Press the HOME key momentarily to recall the Home Channel on the band group where you currently are operating (HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, or 430 MHz). The HOME indication will appear on the display. 2. Press the HOME key once more to return to the previously-used frequency (either a VFO frequency or a memory channel). Labeling Memories You may wish to append an alpha-numeric Tag (label) to a memory or memories, to aid in recollection of the channels intended use (such as a club name, etc.). This is easily accomplished using the Menu mode. 1. Recall the memory channel onto which you wish to appended a label. 2. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. 62 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual 3. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to recall Menu Mode No-057 [MEM TAG]. 4. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob to enable the programming of the label. 5. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first character (number, letter, or symbol) in the name you with to store, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob clockwise to move to the next character. 6. Again rotate the DIAL knob to select the next number, letter, or symbol, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob clockwise to move to the next characters slot. 7. Repeat step 6 as many times as necessary to complete the name tag for the memory, then press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the A/N (Alpha-Numeric) name entry and exit to normal operation. During Memory operation, press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row b [MW, MC, TAG] appears on the display. Press the [C](TAG) key momentarily to activate the alpha-numeric Tag. Repeatedly pressing this key will toggle operation between Frequency display and Tag display. R. F. Says: You can recall Menu Mode No-057 [MEM TAG] instantly by pressing and holding in the [C](TAG) key for one second. Spectrum Scope Monitor Operation The Spectrum Scope Monitor allows viewing of operating activity on above and below your current frequency channel in the VFO mode, or viewing of memory channel activity on the current memory group when in the Memory mode. When the Spectrum Scope Monitor is activated, the display indicates the relative signal strength on channels immediately adjacent to the current operating frequency. Two basic operating modes for Spectrum Scope are available:
CONT: In this mode, the transceiver sweeps the current band repeatedly until the Spectrum Scope is turned off. CHK: In this mode, the transceiver sweeps the current band one cycle every 10 seconds. Setting the Spectrum Scope Mode 1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode 2. Rotate the SEL knob to select Menu #43 (SCOPE). 3. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired sweep mode (see above). 63 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual 4. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. Activate the Spectrum Scope 1. Set the transceiver to the VFO mode in the desired band or desired memory group. 2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row h [SSM, WIDH, STEP] appears on the display. 3. Press the [A](SSM) key momentarily to engage the Spectrum Scope. 4. When the Spectrum Scope is in operation, the relative signal strength of stations on channels immediately adjacent to the current frequency will be indicated on the display. 5. While the Spectrum Scope is activated in the VFO mode, press the [B](WIDH) key to change the visible band width. Available selections are 10, 15, and 63 channels
(default ). Press the [C](STEP) key to change the visible step. Available selections are ???. 6. To disable the Spectrum Scope, press the [A](SSM) key once more. R. F. Says: The receivers audio output and S-meter are disabled when using the Spectrum Scope. Smart Search Operation The Smart SearchTM feature automatically stores frequencies where activity is encountered on the current band. When Smart SearchTM is engaged, the transceiver quickly searches above your current frequency, storing active frequencies as it goes
(without stopping on them even momentarily). These frequencies are stored in a special Smart SearchTM memory bank, consisting of 50 memories. This feature available on the FM and AM modes. The Smart Search feature is especially helpful when traveling, as you can instantly store active FM repeater frequencies without having to look up the frequencies in a reference book. 1. Set the SQL knob to the point where background noise is silenced. A typical setting, for effective Smart SearchTM operation, will be at 12 oclock or slightly clockwise from this position. 2. Set the VFO to the frequency on which you wish to begin the search (the Smart 64 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual SearchTM feature is available on the VFO mode only). 3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row f [ARTS, SRCH, PMS] appears on the display. 4. Now press the [B](SRCH) key momentarily; the blinking SRCH indicator will appear on the LCD, and the transceiver will sweep upward on the current band, loading channels on which it encounters a signal strong enough to open the squelch. 5. All channels where activity is present (up to 50 channels) will be loaded into the Smart SearchTM memories. Whether or not all 50 memories are filled, the search will stop after one sweep. 6. Now you can turn the MEM/VFO CH knob to select from the just-stored Smart SearchTM memories. If you find frequencies you wish to store into a regular memory, just follow the procedures described previously; just dont press the
[B](SRCH) key while storing these memories, because this will disable Smart Search operation (see step 7). 7. To disable Smart SearchTM operation, press the [B](SRCH) key momentarily. R. F. Says: The Smart Search memories are so-called soft memories; they will be lost if you initiate a new Smart SearchTM sweep of the band. Scanning Operation This transceiver contains a wide variety of scanning capabilities. Whether you are in the VFO mode or one of the memory modes, scanning operation is fundamentally identical in all configurations, but with the following differences:
In the VFO mode, scanning causes the transceiver to sweep up or down the band, pausing or halting on any signal encountered;
In the Memory mode, the scanner will scan the programmed memories, and can be instructed to skip certain memories during scanning;
In the Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) mode, the scanner will scan the band within user-programmed frequency limits. Scanning Operation 1. Set the SQL knob to the point where background noise is silenced. A typical setting, for effective scanning operation, will be at 12 oclock or slightly clockwise from this position. 2. Set the transceiver into the operating configuration in which you wish to scan (VFO 65 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual or Memory; PMS will be described later). 3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row g [SCN, PRI, DW]. 4. Press the [A](SCN) key momentarily to start upward scan (toward higher frequencies or higher memory channel numbers). 5. Rotate the DIAL knob or MEM/VFO CH knob counterclockwise to toggle the scanning direction downward. 6. The scanner will now cause the transceiver to increment in the chosen direction until a signal is detected. When a signal is encountered which opens the Squelch, In the FM/AM modes, the scanner will pause until the signal disappears (at the end of the other stations transmission), at which point scanning will resume. While the transceiver is in the Pause condition, the decimal points in the frequency display area will blink. See Scan-Resume Choices on page <<??>> for details of how to customize the resumption of scanning. In the SSB/CW modes, the scanner will slow down (but doesnt stop). 7. Press the PTT switch on the microphone to cancel scanning. R. F. Says: You may also press and hold in either the [UP] or [DWN] key on the microphone for one second to initiate upward or downward scanning, respectively, if Menu Mode No-058 [MIC SCAN] is set to ON. Scan Skip Programming (Memory Mode Only) Among the memories you have programmed, there may be some stations which you do not wish to scan. For example, broadcast signals (which are transmitted continuously) will cause the scanner to stop, and such channels may be skipped so as to avoid this inconvenience. To remove a channel from the scanning loop:
1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row b [MW, MC, TAG] appears on the display. 2. Recall the memory channel to be skipped. 3. Press the [B](MC) key momentarily. The hyphen in the memory channel number will change to become a dot; this shows that this channel now is not included in the scanning loop. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as many times as necessary to skip all the channels you do not wish to scan. 66 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual 5. Initiate memory scanning; you will observe that the channels you marked to be skipped are not included in the scanning loop. 6. Press the PTT switch to stop the scan; you may now use the MEM/VFO CH knob to step through the channels manually - one at a time - and you will observe that the Skipped channels are, nonetheless, available for recall by manual means. 7. You may restore a previously-skipped channel to the scanning loop by selecting the channel manually, then pressing the [B](MC) key momentarily so that the dot changes to become a hyphen. Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) Operation To limit scanning (or tuning) within a particular frequency range, you can use the Programmable Memory Scanning (PMS) feature, which utilizes 20 special-purpose memory pair (M-P1L/ M-P1U through M-P20L/ M-P20U). The PMS feature is especially useful in helping you to observe any operating sub-band limits which apply to your Amateur license class. PMS setup is simple to accomplish;
1. Store the upper and lower frequency limits of the desired range into the PMS memory pair (M-PxL and M-PxU) 2. Switch to the Memory mode by pressing the V/M key once, then rotate the DIAL to select the Memory channel M-PxL or M-PxU. 3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row f [ARTS, SRCH, PMS] appears on the display. 4. Press the [C](PMS) key. The PMS-x indication will appear at the upper left corner of the LCD, signifying that the PMS feature is engaged. Tuning and scanning (by pressing the [A](SCN) key on the Multi Function Row g [SCN, PRI, DW]) are now limited within the range between the selected PMS memory pair, keeping operation inside this programmed range. Example: Limit tuning & scanning to the frequency range 144.30 - 148.00 MHz 1. Press the V/M key, as necessary, to recall the VFO mode. Tune the MEM/VFO CH or DIAL knob to 144.300 MHz. 2. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row b [MW, MC, TAG] appears on the display. 3. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily, then turn the MEM/VFO CH knob to select memory channel M-P1L. 67 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual 4. Press and hold in the [A](MW) key for one second to write the VFO frequency into M-P1L. 5. Now, tune the MEM/VFO CH or DIAL knob to 148.000 MHz. 6. Press the [A](MW) key momentarily, then turn the MEM/VFO CH knob to select memory channel M-P1U. 7. Press and hold the [A](MW) key for one second to write the VFO frequency into M-
P1U. 8. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob one click clockwise to recall Multi Function Row c [STO, RCL, PMS]. 9. Press the [C](PMS) key momentarily. Tuning and scanning are now limited to the 144.30 - 148.00 MHz range until you press the V/M key to return to memory or VFO operation. NOTE The frequency resolution for these sub-band limits is 100 kHz, although the channel resolution of the sub-band limit memories in whatever you have selected as the current step size. As a result, the frequencies stored in these special memories (M-PxL and M-
PxU ) are both rounded down to the nearest 100 kHz for their roles as sub-band limits. Therefore, in the above example, any frequency between 144.300 and 144.399 MHz may be used to store a lower tuning limit of 144.300 MHz in memory M-PxL. Priority Channel Scanning The FT-897s scanning features include a two-channel scanning capability which allows you to operate on a VFO or Memory channel, while periodically checking a Memory Channel 1 for activity. If a station is received on the Memory Channel 1 which is strong enough to open the Squelch, the scanner will pause on that station in accordance with the Scan-Resume mode set via Menu Mode No-078 [RESUME]. See page xx. Here is the procedure for activating Priority Channel Dual Watch operation:
1. Rotate the SQL control until the background noise is just silenced, then store the frequency to be the Priority channel into the Memory Channel 1. 2. Set the FT-897 for operation on another memory channel, or on a VFO frequency. 3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row g [SCN, PRI, DW] appears on the display. 4. Press the [B](PRI) key momentarily to start the Priority monitoring (the P icon will appear at the upper of the frequency display. 68 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual During Priority monitoring, the displayed frequency will shift to the Priority memory briefly about five seconds, while the receiver check for the presence of a signal. When no signal appears on the Priority memory (causing the squelch to open), you can tune, transmit and receive on the VFO, or select and operate on other memories. If a station you wish to talk with appears on the Priority channel, press the PTT switch momentarily while receiving their signal (no transmission will occur) to halt Priority scanning. Otherwise, when a signal appears on the Priority channel, Priority monitoring will just pause on the channel. Priority monitoring will resume To cancel Priority monitoring, press again the [B](PRI) key. Scan-Resume Choices Scanning operation requires that you have the FT-897s audio squelched. The transceiver then assumes that the opening of the squelch corresponds to the discovery of a signal you may wish to listen to. Once the scan has been halted, one of three things may happen:
TIME (default action): In this mode, the transceiver pauses on the signal and stays locked on its frequency for five seconds. Thereafter, scanning will resume whether or not the other stations transmission has ended. The pause time is adjustable from 0 to 10 seconds via Menu Mode No-078 [RESUME]. BUSY: In this mode, the scanner will halt until the other stations transmission ceases
(at which point the squelch will close). One second after the squelch closes, scanning resumes automatically. STOP: In this mode, the scanner will find a signal, and lock on that frequency without resuming the scan. To choice the Scan-Resume mode;
1. Press and hold in the [F] button for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-077 [SCAN MODE]. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired Scan-Resume mode. 4. Press and hold in the [F] button for one second to exit the Menu mode. 69 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Dual Watch Operation Dual Watch is similar, in some respects, to scanning. In Dual Watch, however, the transceiver monitors (squelched) on the VFO-A frequency while periodically checking VFO-B for activity (or vice-versa). A typical example might be for you to set VFO-A to 50.110 MHz, watching for DX stations who might call CQ on that frequency, while periodically checking 28.885 MHz for stations reporting band openings on 6 meters. To activate Dual Watch:
1. Set up transmit and receive operation on VFO-A, establishing your primary monitoring frequency. Set up the frequency to be checked periodically on VFO-B. 2. Recall VFO-A, then rotate the SQL control until the background noise is just silenced. 3. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob, as needed, until Multi Function Row g [SCN, PRI, DW] appears on the display. 4. Press the [C](DW) key momentarily to activate Dual Watch operation (the D icon will appear at the upper of the frequency display. 5. The transceiver will continue to monitor (squelched) on the current (VFO-A) frequency, but every five seconds will switch briefly to VFO-B frequency, looking for activity. If a station is detected on the VFO-B frequency, the transceiver will pause on the VFO-B frequency (the decimal point in the frequency will blink). 6. 7. Press the [C](DW) key again to cancel Dual Watch operation (the D icon will disappear). RF. Says: Note that pressing the PTT switch on the microphone does not cancel Dual Watch operation. Operation on Alaska Emergency Frequency: 5167.5 kHz (U.S. Version Only) Section 97.401(d) of the regulations governing amateur radio in the United States permit emergency amateur communications on the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz by stations in (or within 92.6 km of) the state of Alaska. This frequency is only to be used when the immediate safety of human life and/or property are threatened, and is never to be used for routine communications. The FT-897 includes the capability for transmission and reception on 5167.5 kHz under such emergency conditions via the Menu system. To activate this feature:
70 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual 1. Press and hold in the [F] button for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-051 [EMERGENCY]. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select ON. 4. Press and hold in the [F] button for one second to exit the Menu mode. Emergency communication on this spot frequency is now possible:
Press the V/M keys, as necessary, to enter the Memory mode, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select the emergency channel (M-EMG), which is found between channels M-P20U and M-001. Note that the receive-mode CLARIFIER functions normally while using this frequency, but variation of the transmit frequency is not possible. Activation of Menu Mode No-051
[EMERGENCY] does not enable any other out-of-amateur-band capability on the transceiver. The full specifications of the FT-897 are not necessarily guaranteed on this frequency, but power output and receiver sensitivity should be fully satisfactory for the purpose of emergency communication. If you wish to disable operation on the Alaska Emergency Frequency, repeat the procedure detailed above, but set Menu Mode No-051 [EMERGENCY] to OFF in step 3 of the procedure. In an emergency, note that a half-wave dipole cut for this frequency should be approximately 453 on each leg (906 total length).Emergency operation on 5167.5 kHz is shared with the Alaska-Fixed Service. This transceiver is not authorized for operation, under the FCCs Part 87, for aeronautical communications. Display Customization Display Lamp Mode The FT-897 illumination lamp has four options for activating the lamp are provided. To setup the Lamp mode;
1. Press and hold in the [F] button for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-045 [DISPLAY MODE]. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob select the desired mode. Available selections are:
OFF: Disable the LCD illumination. 71 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual AUTO1: Illuminates the LCD while the FT-897 operate on the external power supply. <<??>>
AUTO2: Illuminates the LCD for five seconds when any button is pressed, or rotate the DIAL or MEM/VFO CH knob. <<??>>
ON: Illuminates the LCD continuously. 4. When you have completed, press and hold in the [F] button for one second to exit the Menu mode. Display Color The LCD color may be changed using the Menu Mode for each operating status. 1. Press and hold in the [F] button for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-043 [DISPLAY COLOR]. 3. Rotate the DIAL to select the desired operating status which you wish utilize. Available selections are:
VFO: ???
MTR: ???
MEM GROP: ??
FIX: ???
BAND: ???
ART: ???
4. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob momentarily, then rotate the DIAL to select the desired color to be illuminated in place of the regular color. 5. When you have completed, press and hold in the [F] button for one second to exit the Menu mode. Display Contrast The LCDs contrast may be adjusted using the Menu Mode, as well. 1. Press and hold in the [F] button for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-044 [DISPLAY CONTRAST]. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the contrast. As you make the adjustment, you will be able to see the effects of you changes. 4. When you have completed, press and hold in the [F] button for one second to exit the Menu mode. Display Dimmer The LCD illumination may be adjusted using the Menu Mode, as well. 72 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual 1. Press and hold in the [F] button for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode No-042 [DISPLAY INTENSITY]. 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the display illumination for a comfortable brightness level. As you make the adjustment, you will be able to see the effects of you changes. 4. When you have completed, press and hold in the [F] button for one second to exit the Menu mode. Programming the Key Function The Function ([A], [B], [C]) key in the Multi Function Row p [PG A, PG B, PG C] and optional MH-36E8J microphones ([P1], [P2], and [ACC]) button may be assign the function for a particular key. Available selections are Multi Function features and short-cut function for the recalling Menu Mode. To assign the key function;
1. Press and hold in the [F] button for one second to activate the Menu mode. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select Menu Mode corresponding to the key to be assigned a function (No-065: [PG A] key, No-066: [PG B] key, No-067: [PG C] key, No-068: [PG ACC] key, No-069: [PG P1] key, No-065: [PG P2] key). 3. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the feature or function you wish to assigned to the key or button. 4. When you have completed, press and hold in the [F] button for one second to exit the Menu mode. Menu Operation The Menu System allows you to customize a wide variety of transceiver performance aspects and operating characteristics. Once you have gone through the various Menu customization procedures initially, you will find that you will not have to resort to them frequently during everyday operation. Menu Operation 1. Press and hold in the [F] key for one second. The Menu Item number and a title for the Menu Mode will appear in the display. 2. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to select the Menu Item you wish to work on. 3. When you have chosen the desired Menu Item number, rotate the DIAL knob to 73 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual change the value or condition for the Menu Item. 4. When you have made your selection, press and hold in the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to the normal operation. R. F. Says: 1) In step 3 above, if you press the [HOME] key momentarily, it will reset the setting of that Menu Item to its factory-default value. 2) In step 4 above, if you press the [C] key momentarily, you will exit to normal operation without saving the new setting. MENU MODE No-001 [EXTEND]
Function: Enable/Disable the extended Menu Mode. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: ON MENU MODE No-002 [144 MHz ARS]
Function: Activate/deactivate the Automatic Repeater Shift when operating on the 144 MHz band. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: ON (depending on transceiver version) MENU MODE No-003 [430 MHz ARS]
Function: Activate/deactivate the Automatic Repeater Shift when operating on the 430 MHz band. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: ON (depending on transceiver version) MENU MODE No-004 [AM&FM DIAL]
Function: Enabling/disabling the DIAL knob on the AM and FM modes. Available Values: ENABLE/DISABLE Default: DISABLE MENU MODE No-005 [AM MIC GAIN]
Function: Adjust the microphone gain level for the AM mode. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default: 50 74 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual MENU MODE No-006 [AM STEP]
Function: Select the tuning steps for the MEM/VFO CH knob on the AM mode. Available Values: 2.5/5/9/10/12.5/25kHz Default: 5 kHz (depending on transceiver version) MENU MODE No-007 [APO TIME]
Function: Select the Auto Power Off time (time before power goes off). Available Values: OFF/1h ~ 6h Default: OFF MENU MODE No-008 [ARTS BEEP]
Function: Select the ARTS beep mode. Available Values: ALL/RANGE/OFF Default: RANGE ALL: A high tone beep will sound every time a polling transmission is received from the other station, and a low beep will sound once when the other station goes out of range. RANGE: A high tone beep will sound when the transceiver first detects that you are within range, and a low beep will sound when the other station goes out of range. OFF: No alert beeps sound; you must look at the display to determine current ARTS status. MENU MODE No-009 [ARTS ID]
Function: Enables/disables the CW identifier during ARTS operation. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF MENU MODE No-010 [ARTS IDW]
Function: Store your callsign into the CW identifier. Up to ten characters may be stored. The storage procedure is as follows:
1. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob momentarily to initiate callsign storage (an under-bar will appear below the first character location of the callsign). 2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first letter/number of your callsign, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob one click clockwise to save the first letter/number and move to the next entry position. 3. Repeat the previous step as many times as necessary to complete your callsign. 4. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob to save your completed callsign and exit. 75 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Default: YAESU MENU MODE No-011 [BEACON TEXT]
Function: Store the message for the Beacon. Up to 40 characters may be stored. The storage procedure is as follows:
MENU MODE No-012 [BEACON TIME]
MENU MODE No-013 [BEEP TONE]
Function: Select the beep frequency Available Values: 440/880/1760 Hz Default: 880 Hz MENU MODE No-014 [BEEP VOL]
Function: Select the beep volume Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default: 50 Press the [B] key to monitor the setting level. MENU MODE No-015 [CAR LSB R]
Function: Set the Rx Carrier Point for LSB Available Values: 300 ~ +300 Hz Default: 0 Hz MENU MODE No-016 [CAR LSB T]
Function: Set the Tx Carrier Point for LSB Available Values: 300 ~ +300 Hz Default: 0 Hz MENU MODE No-017 [CAR USB R]
Function: Set the Rx Carrier Point for USB Available Values: 300 ~ +300 Hz Default: 0 Hz MENU MODE No-018 [CAR USB T]
Function: Set the Tx Carrier Point for USB 76 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Available Values: 300 ~ +300 Hz Default: 0 Hz MENU MODE No-019 [CAT RATE]
Function: Set the transceivers circuitry for the CAT baud rate to be used. Available Values: 4800bps/9600bps/38400bps Default: 4800bps MENU MODE No-020 [CLAR DIAL SEL]
Function: Define the control knob for the clarifire offset frequency. Available Values: CLAR/SEL/MAIN Default: CLAR MENU MODE No-021 [CW AUTO MODE]
Function: Select whether the KEY jack shall be Enabled or Disabled while the SSB/AM/FM modes. Available Values: CW/BOTH Default:
CW: The KEY jack is enabled on the CW mode only. CW: The KEY jack is enabled on the all mode (SSB mode: A1, AM mode: A2, FM mode:
F2). MENU MODE No-022 [CW BFO]
Function: Set the CW carrier oscillator injection side on the CW mode. Available Values: AUTO/LSB/USB Default:
AUTO: Inject the CW carrier oscillator to the LSB side while operate on the 10 MHz band and below, USB side while operate on the 10 MHz band and up. LSB: Inject the CW carrier oscillator to the LSB side USB: Inject the CW carrier oscillator to the USB side MENU MODE No-023 [CW DELAY]
Function: Set the receiver recovery time during pseudo-VOX CW semi-break-in operation. Available Values: FULL/30 ~ 3000 msec Default: 250 msec 77 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual The recovery time may be adjusted in steps of 10 msec. A longer delay may be preferable if you pause frequently while sending. MENU MODE No-024 [CW PADDLE]
Function: Enable/disable CW keying by the microphones [UP]/[DWN] keys. Available Values: ELEKEY/MIC-KEY Default: ELEKEY When this Menu Item is set to MIC-KEY, press the microphones [UP] key to send a dot, and press the microphones [DWN] key to send a dash (while the built-in electronic keyer is engaged). MENU MODE No-025 [CW KEY REV]
Function: Select the keyer paddles wiring configuration. Available Values: NORMAL/REVERSE Default: NORMAL NORMAL: Keyer paddle polarity is normal. The tip plug connection produces dots, and the ring plug connection produces dashes. REVERSE: Keyer paddle polarity is inverted. The tip paddle produces dashes, and the ring paddle produces dots. MENU MODE No-026 [CW PITCH]
Function: Setting of the pitch of the CW sidetone, BFO offset, and CW filter center frequencies. Available Values: 300 ~ 1000 Hz Default: 700 Hz The CW pitch may be adjusted in steps of 50 Hz. MENU MODE No-027 [CW QSK]
Function: Select the time delay between when the PTT is keyed and the carrier is transmitted during QSK operation when using the internal keyer. Available Values: 10mS/20mS/30mS Default:
MENU MODE No-028 [CW SIDETONE]
Function: Setting of the CW sidetone volume level. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 78 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Default:
MENU MODE No-029 [CW SPEED]
Function: Set the sending speed for the built-in Electronic keyer. Available Values: 4wpm ~ 60 wpm (1wpm/step)/20cpm ~ 300 cpm (5cpm/step) Default: 12 wpm (60 cpm) You can set the sending speed according to either of two units of speed
(wpm: words per minute; cpm: characters per minute) To switch units between wpm and cpm, just press the MEM/VFO CH knob. MENU MODE No-030 [CW TRAINING]
Function:
Available Values:
Default:
MENU MODE No-031 [CW WEIGHT]
Function: Set the Dot:Dash ratio for the built-in electronic keyer. Available Values: 1:2.5 ~ 1:4.5 Default: 1:3.0 MENU MODE No-032 [DCS CODE]
Function: Setting the DCS code. Available Values: 104 Standard DCS codes Default: 023 You can set the DSC code to separately. To switch between ENCODE and DECODE, just press the MEM/VFO CH knob. MENU MODE No-033 [DCS INV]
Function: Select Normal or Inverted DCS coding. Available Values: Tn-Rn/Tn-Riv/Tiv-Rn/Tiv-Riv Default: Tn-Rn n = normal iv = inverted MENU MODE No-034 [DEMO MODE]
Function:
79 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Available Values: ON/OFF Default: OFF MENU MODE No-035 [DEMO MODE START]
Function:
Available Values:
Default:
MENU MODE No-036 [DIAL STEP]
Function: Setting of the DIAL knobs tuning speed. Available Values: FINE/COARSE Default: FINE You may choose between two speeds for the DIAL knob. Selecting COARSE doubles the tuning rate compared to the default value. FINE: 10 Hz/step @SSB/CW mode, 100 Hz/step @AM/FM COARSE: 20 Hz/step @SSB/CW mode, 200 Hz/step @AM/FM MENU MODE No-037 [DIG DISP]
Function: Define the displayed frequency offset during DIG (USER-L or USER-U) mode operation Available Values: 3000 ~ +3000 Hz Default: 0 Hz MENU MODE No-038 [DIG GAIN]
Function: Adjust the audio input level from terminal equipment (such as a TNC or PSK-31 sound card) during DIG (Digital) mode operation Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default: 50 MENU MODE No-039 [DIG MODE]
Function: Select the mode and sideband (if applicable) in the DIG (Digital) mode. Available Values: RTTY-L/RTTY-U/PSK31-L/PSK31-U/USER-L/USER-U Default: RTTY RTTY-L: AFSK RTTY operation on the LSB mode RTTY-U: AFSK RTTY operation on the USB mode PSK31-L: PSK-31 operation on the LSB mode 80 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual PSK31-U: PSK-31 operation on the USB mode USER-L: User-programmed costume operation based on LSB mode USER-U: User-programmed costume operation based on USB mode R. F. Says: In the USER-L and USER-U modes, you can define the display frequency offset and carrier frequency offset by Menu Mode No-037 [DIG DISP] and No-040 [DIG SHIFT]. MENU MODE No-040 [DIG SHIFT]
Function: Define the carrier frequency offset during DIG (USER-L or USER-U) mode operation. Available Values: 3000 ~ +3000 Hz Default: 0 Hz MENU MODE No-041 [DIG VOX]
Function: Adjust the input level for the DIG mode. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default: 50 MENU MODE No-042 [DISP INTENSITY]
Function: Setting of the display brightness level. Available Values: 0 (Dim) ~ 2 (Bright) Default:
MENU MODE No-043 [DISP COLOR]
Function: Select the illumination color for each operating status. MENU MODE No-044 [DISP CONTRAST]
Function: Setting of the display contrast level. Available Values: 1 ~ 15 Default: 5 MENU MODE No-045 [DISP MODE]
Function:
Available Values: OFF/AUTO1/AUTO2/ON Default:
OFF:
81 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual AUTO1:
AUTO2:
ON:
MENU MODE No-046 [DSP MIC EQ]
Function: Set the DSP microphone equalization pattern. Available Values: OFF/LPF/HPF/BOTH Default: OFF OFF: This function is disabled. LPF: Lower frequencies are emphasized. HPF: Higher frequencies are emphasized. BOTH: Mid-range frequencies are emphasized. MENU MODE No-047 [DSP NR LEVEL]
Function: Setting the degree of DSP Noise Reduction. Available Values: 1 ~ 16 Default:
MENU MODE No-048 [DSP BPF WIDTH]
Function: Setting the bandwidth for the DSP CW audio filter. Available Values: 60/120/240 Hz Default:
MENU MODE No-049 [DSP LPF CUTOFF]
Function: Adjust the high-cut characteristics of the DSP LPF filter. Available Values:
1000/1160/1320/1480/1650/1800/1970/2130/2290/2450/2610/2770/2940/3100/3260/3420/
3580/3740/3900/4060/4230/4390/4550/4710/4870/5030/5190/5390/5520/5680/5840/6000
(Hz) Default:
R.F. Says: This Menu Item determines the high-cut frequency of the DSP LPF filter in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. Best voice-mode interference rejection will usually be obtained with a setting of between 2130 and 2770 Hz. MENU MODE No-050 [DSP HPF CUTOFF]
Function: Adjust the low-cut characteristics of the DSP HPF filter. 82 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Available Values: 100/160/220/280/340/400/460/520/580/640/700/760/820/880/940/1000
(Hz) Default:
R.F. Says: This Menu Item determines the low-cut frequency of the DSP HPF filter in the SSB, AM, and FM modes. Generally, acceptable voice fidelity will be obtained only if you do not set this parameter much above 400 Hz. MENU MODE No-051 [EMERGENCY]: USA Version only Function: Enable Tx/Rx operation on the Alaska Emergency Channel, 5167.5 kHz. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF When this Menu Item is set to ON, the spot frequency of 5167.5 kHz will be enabled. To get to this frequency, use the MEM/VFO CH knob to navigate; the Alaska Emergency Channel will be found between the Memory channel M-PU and M-001. R. F. Says: Use of this frequency is restricted to amateurs operating in (or within 92.6 km of) the U.S. State of Alaska, and it is to be used for emergency communications only
(involving the immediate protection of life or property). MENU MODE No-052 [FM MIC GAIN]
Function: Adjust the microphone gain level for the FM mode. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default: 50 MENU MODE No-053 [FM STEP]
Function: Select the tuning steps for the MEM/VFO CH knob on the FM mode. Available Values: 5/6.25/10/12.5/15/20/25/50 kHz Default: Depends on operating band and transceiver version. MENU MODE No-054 [HOME VFO]
Function: Enable/disable the moving HOME channel data to the VFO. Available Values: ON/OFF Default:
MENU MODE No-055 [LOCK MODE]
Function: Select the operation of the front panels LOCK key. Available Values: DIAL/FREQ./PANEL/ALL 83 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Default:
DIAL: Locks DIAL knob only. FREQ.: Locks front panel keys and knobs related to frequency control (such as BAND(UP) and BAND(DWN) key, [A](A/B) key., etc.) PANEL: Locks all front panel keys and knobs (except POWER and LOCK keys) ALL: Locks all front panel keys and knobs (except POWER and LOCK keys) and microphone keys. MENU MODE No-056 [MEM GROUP]
Function: Enable/disable the memory grouping feature Available Values: OFF/ON Default: OFF When this Menu Item is set to ON, the ??? standard memory channels are partitioned into ten Memory Groups, each holding up to 20 memory channels. MENU MODE No-057 [MEM TAG]
Function: Store Alpha-Numeric Tags for the memory channels. Up to eight characters may be stored. The storage procedure is as follows:
1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label. 2. Recall this Menu Item (MENU MODE No-057 [MEM TAG]). 3. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob momentarily to initiate storing of the Tag (an under-bar will appear below the first character location). 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first character (number, letter, or symbol) in the name you with to store, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob clockwise to move to the next character. 5. Again rotate the DIAL knob to select the next number, letter, or symbol, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob clockwise to move to the next characters slot. 6. Repeat step 5 as many times as necessary to complete the name tag for the memory. 7. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob to save the A/N (Alpha-Numeric) Tag and exit. MENU MODE No-058 [MIC SCAN]
Function: Enable/disable scanning access via the microphones [UP]/[DWN] keys. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: ON 84 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual MENU MODE No-059 [MIC SEL]
Function:. Available Values: NOR/RMT/CAT Default: ON MENU MODE No-060 [MTR PEAK HOLD]
Function: Enabling/disabling of the peak hold function of the meter. Available Values: OFF/ON Default: ON MENU MODE No-061 [MTR ATX SEL]
Function: Select the analog meter display while the transceiver is transmitted. Available Values: PWR/ALC/MOD/SWR/VLT/RS1/RS2/OFF Default:
PWR: Indicate the relative transmit power. ALC: Indicate the relative Automatic Level Control voltage. MOD: Indicate the SWR: Indicate the relative Standing Wave Ratio (forward:reflected). VLT: Indicate the battery voltage. RS1: Indicate the input level at the RS2:
OFF: Disable the analog meter. MENU MODE No-062 [MTR ARX SEL]
Function: Select the analog meter display while the transceiver is received. Available Values: SIG/CTR/VLT/RS1/RS2/FSADJ/OFF Default:
SIG: Indicate the CTR: Indicate the VLT: Indicate the battery voltage. RS1:
RS2:
FSADJ:
OFF: Disable the analog meter. MENU MODE No-063 [NB LEVEL]
85 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Function: Setting of the blanking level of the noise blanker. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default:
MENU MODE No-064 [OP FILTER]
Function: Store Alpha-Numeric Tags for the optional filter. Up to eight characters may be stored. The storage procedure is as follows:
1. Recall the memory channel on which you wish to append a label. 2. Recall this Menu Item (MENU MODE No-060 [OP FILTER]). 3. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob momentarily to initiate storing of the Tag (an under-bar will appear below the first character location). 4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the first character (number, letter, or symbol) in the name you with to store, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob clockwise to move to the next character. 5. Again rotate the DIAL knob to select the next number, letter, or symbol, then rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob clockwise to move to the next characters slot. 6. Repeat step 5 as many times as necessary to complete the name tag for the memory. 7. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob to save the A/N (Alpha-Numeric) Tag and exit. MENU MODE No-065 [PG A]
Function: Programming the [A] key (in the Operating Function Row 17) assignment. Available Values: All Multi Function , all Menu Item, MONI, Q.SPL, TCALL, and ATC. Default:
MENU MODE No-071 [PKT1200]
Function: Adjust the audio input level from the TNC during 1200 bps Packet operation. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default:
MENU MODE No-072 [PKT9600]
Function: Adjust the audio input level from the TNC during 9600 bps Packet operation. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default:
MENU MODE No-073 [PKT RATE]
86 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Function: Set the transceivers circuitry for the Packet baud rate to be used. Available Values: 1200/9600 (bps) Default:
MENU MODE No-074 [PROC LEVEL]
Function: Set the compression level for the AF speech processor in the SSB/AM modes. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default:
MENU MODE No-075 [RF POWER SET]
Function: Setting the maximum power level for the current band. Available Values: 5 ~ 100 Default:
MENU MODE No-076 [RPT SHIFT]
Function: Set the magnitude of the repeater shift. Available Values: 0.00 ~ 99.99 (MHz) Default:
MENU MODE No-077 [SCAN MODE]
Function: Select the desired Scan-Resume mode. Available Values: TIME/BUSY/STOP Default:
This Menu Item allows you to select your favorite method of scan-restart after the scanner has stopped on an incoming signal (when the squelch opens). TIME: The scanner will hold for a fixed length of time, set via MENU MODE No-078
[RESUME], then resume whether or not the other station is still transmitting. BUSY: The scanner will hold until the signal disappears, then will resume after one second. STOP: The scanner will stop when a signal is received, and will not restart. MENU MODE No-078 [RESUME]
Function: Set the delay time for scan, as described in MENU MODE No-077 [SCAN MODE]. Available Values: 1 ~ 10 (sec) Default:
87 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual MENU MODE No-079 [SEL DIAL MODE]
Function: Select the function which is the press MEM/VFO CH knob Available Values: 1MHz MEM/10MHz MEM/CW SIDETONE/CW SPEED/MIC GAIN/NB LEVEL/RF POWER/STEP Default:
MENU MODE No-080 [SIO MODE]
Function: Select the device which is connected to the CAT/LENEAR jack on the rear panel Available Values: CAT/TUNER/LINEAR/EXTEND Default:
MENU MODE No-081 [SQL RF GAIN]
Function: Select the configuration of the front panels SQL/RF knob. Available Values: RF-GAIN/SQL Default: Depends on transceiver version. MENU MODE No-082 [SSB MIC GAIN]
Function: Adjust the microphone gain level for the SSB mode. Available Values: 0 ~ 100 Default:
MENU MODE No-083 [SSB STEP]
Function: Select the tuning steps for the MEM/VFO CH knob on the SSB mode. Available Values: 1kHz/2.5kHz/5kHz Default:
MENU MODE No-084 [TONE FREQ]
Function: Setting the CTCSS Tone Frequency. Available Values: 50 Standard CTCSS tones Default:
MENU MODE No-085 [TONE SPLIT]
Function: Enables/disables split CTCSS/DCS cording. Available Values: OFF/ON 88 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Default:
MENU MODE No-086 [TOT TIME]
Function: Select the Automatic Power Off time. Available Values: OFF/1 ~ 20 (sec) Default:
MENU MODE No-087 [TUNER/ATAS]
Function: Select the device (FC-30 or ATAS-120) to be controlled via the front panels
[A](TUN) key. Available Values: OFF/ATAS(HF)/ATAS(HF&50)/ATAS(ALL)/TUNER Default:
OFF: The [A](TUN) key is disabled. ATAS(HF): The [A](TUN) key will activate the optional ATAS-120 on the HF amateur bands. ATAS(HF&50): The [A](TUN) key will activate the optional ATAS-120 on the HF amateur bands and 50 MHz amateur band. ATAS(ALL): The [A](TUN) key will activate the optional ATAS-120 on the all amateur bands which enable to the FT-897 transceiver. TUNER: The [A](TUN) key will activate the optional FC-30. MENU MODE No-088 [TX IF FILTER]
Function: Select the TX IF filter. Available Values: CERF/OPF1/OPF2 Default:
MENU MODE No-089 [VOX DELAY]
Function: Set the hang time for the VOX circuitry. Available Values: 100 ~ 3000 (ms) Default:
MENU MODE No-090 [VOX GAIN]
Function: Set the gain of the VOX circuitrys input audio detector. Available Values: 1 ~ 100 Default:
89 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual MENU MODE No-091 [TRANSVERTER]
Function:
Available Values: OFF/X VTR A/X VTR B Default:
MENU MODE No-092 [XVTR A FREQ (kHz)]
Function: 00,000,00 ~ 99,999,99 (kHz) Available Values:
Default:
MENU MODE No-093 [XVTR B FREQ (kHz)]
Function: Select the TX IF filter. Available Values: CERF/OPF1/OPF2 Default:
CAT Operation The FT-897s CAT System allows the transceiver to be controlled by a personal computer. This allows multiple control operations to be fully automated as a single mouse click, or it allows a third-party software package (such as contest logging software) to communicate with the FT-897 without (redundant) operator intervention. The Optional CAT Interface Cable CT-62 is a connection cable for the FT-897 and your computer. The CT-62 has a built-in level converter, allowing direct connection from the rear panel CAT/LINEAR jack to the serial port of your computer, without the need for an external RS-232C level converter box. Vertex Standard does not produce CAT System operating software, due to the wide variety of personal computers, operating systems, and applications in use today. The information presented in this section will allow the programmer to understand the command structure and opcodes used in the FT-897s CAT System. CAT Data Protocol All commands sent from the computer to the transceiver consist of five-byte blocks, with up to 200 ms between each byte. The last byte in each block is the instruction opcode, 90 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual while the first four bytes of each block are arguments (either parameters for that instruction, or dummy values required to pad the block out to five bytes). Each byte consists of 1 start bit, 8 data bits, no parity bit, and two stop bits. There are 17 instruction opcodes for the FT-897, listed in the chart on next page. Many of these opcodes are On/Off toggle commands for the same action (e.g. PTT On and PTT Off Most of these commands require some parameter or parameters to be set. Irrespective of the number of parameters present, every Command Block sent must consist of five bytes. Accordingly, any CAT control program must construct the five-byte block by selecting the appropriate instruction opcode, organizing the parameters as needed, and providing unused dummy argument bytes to pad the block to its required five-byte length (the dummy bytes can contain any value). The resulting five bytes are then sent, opcode last, from the computer to the FT-897 CPU via the computers serial port and the transceivers CAT/LINEAR jack. All CAT data values are hexadecimal. Constructing and Sending CAT Commands Example #1: Set the VFO frequency to 439.70 MHz
Per the CAT command table, the opcode for Set Frequency is 01. Placing the opcode into the 5th data bit position, we then enter the frequency into the first four data bit positions:
DATA 1 43 DATA 4 00 DATA 3 00 DATA 2 97 Parameter DATA 5 01 Command Send these five bytes to the transceiver, in the order shown above. Example #2: Turn the Split Mode On
Per the CAT command table, the opcode for Split On/off is 02. Placing the opcode into the 5th data bit position, we then enter dummy values into all other parameter locations:
Some or all transceiver settings can be reset to their factory-default states using one of Power-on Microprocessor Reset Procedure 91 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual the following power-on routines:
[V/M] + POWER ON: Resets all memories and following menu settings to their factory-default values. Menu #06 (AM STEP), 23 (DCS CODE), 30 (FM STEP), 35 (MEM TAG), 42 (RPT SHIFT), 47 (SSB STEP), and 48 (TONE FREQ).
[F] + POWER ON: Resets all menu settings (except the following menu items) to their factory-default values. Menu #06 (AM STEP), 23 (DCS CODE), 30 (FM STEP), 35 (MEM TAG), 42 (RPT SHIFT), 47 (SSB STEP), and 48 (TONE FREQ).
[HOME] + POWER ON: CPU master reset for all memories and menu settings. Cloning You can transfer all data stored in one transceiver to another set by utilizing the handy Cloning feature. This requires a user-constructed cloning cable which connects the CAT/LINEAR jacks on the two transceivers, as shown below. Insert the Clone Cable into the CAT/LINEAR jack of each transceiver, then . To clone from one transceiver to another, use the following procedure:
1. 2. Turn both transceivers off, then press and hold in the [MODE()] and [MODE()]
buttons on each radio while turning the power on again. The CLONE MODE notation will appear on the display. 3. On the destination radio, press the [C] key. 4. Now, on the source radio, press the [A] key. Data will now be transferred to the 5. 6. Destination radio from the Source radio. If there is a problem during the cloning process, Error will be displayed. Check your cable connections and try again. If cloning is successful, turn the destination radio off. Now turn the source radio off. 7. Remove the clone cable. Channel and operating data for both radios are now identical. They both may be turned on now for normal operation. 92 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Installation of Optional Accessories Optional Filter :YF-122S or YF-122C 1. Turn the transceivers power off by pressing and holding in the PWR switch for one second, then disconnect the DC cable from the INPUT jack on the rear panel of the transceiver, when operating the FT-897 with a DC power supply or optional FP-30 AC power supply. 2. Referring to Figure 1, remove the eight screws affixing the top cover of the transceiver then disconnect the speakers connector from the MAIN Unit. 3. Fold the top cover centering around the carrying hand side from the main chassis. 4. Refer to Figure 2 for the mounting locations for the optional filters. Position the filter so that its connectors are aligned with the mounting pins on the board, and push it into place (these slots does not distinction for the installed filter). 5. Replace the top cover and its eight screws (remember to replace the internal speakers plug), then connect the DC cable to the INPUT jack when operating the FT-897 with a DC power supply or optional FP-30 AC power supply. 6. Change the setting of the Menu Mode No-064 [OP FILTER]. Turn the transceiver on by press and holding the PWR switch for one second. Press and hod the [F] key for one second to enter the Menu mode. Rotate the MEM/VFO CH knob to recall the Menu Mode No-064 [OP FILTER]. Set the filter slot (OP FILTER 1 or OP FILTER 2) which is installed the optional filter by the DIAL knob. Press the MEM/VFO CH knob momentarily, then rotate the DIAL knob to change the setting of menu to 2.3 (if install the YF-122S) or 500 (if install the YF-
122C). Press and hod the [F] key for one second to save the new setting and exit to normal operation. 7. Filter installation is now complete. To use the optional filter, press the [B](2.3 or 500) key (in Multi Function Row n [CERF, 2.3 or 500, 2.3 or 500]) to activate the optional filter which is installed on the OPF1 slot. Press the [C](2.3 or 500) key (in Multi Function Row n [CERF, 2.3 or 500, 2.3 or 500]) to activate the optional filter which is installed to OPF2 slot. Note: If you wish to use the optional filter for the TX IF filter while operatin in the SSB mode, change the setting of Menu Mode No-088 [TX IF FILTER] to OPF1 or OPF2
(which is installed the optional YF-122S filter). 93 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual Optional High Stability Reference Oscillator TCXO-8 The TCXO-9 provides high stability over a wide range of ambient temperatures, so as to enhance digital-mode operating. 1. Turn the transceivers power off by pressing and holding in the PWR switch for one second, then disconnect the DC cable from the INPUT jack on the rear panel of the transceiver, when operating the FT-897 with a DC power supply or optional FP-30 AC power supply. 2. Referring to Figure 1, remove the eight screws affixing the top cover of the transceiver then disconnect the speakers connector from the MAIN Unit. 3. Fold the top cover centering around the carrying hand side from the main chassis. 4. Referring to Figure 2, locate the factory-installed REF UNIT on the board. Remove the factory-installed REF UNIT from the board, then position the TCXO-9 so that its connectors are aligned with the mounting pins on the board, and push it into place. 5. Replace the top case (remember to replace the internal speakers plug). 6. TCXO-9 installation is now complete. Connect the DC cable to the INPUT jack when operating the FT-897 with a DC power supply or optional FP-30 AC power supply. Appendix Setup of Memories for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) FM Satellite Operation Although the FT-817 is not capable of full duplex operation (simultaneous transmission and reception), its flexible memory system is ideal for configuring a set of memories for LEO satellite work. The example below is designed around the popular satellite UO-14, but the same principles apply to operation using AO-27, SO-35, and other such satellites. First, set up a table of the required operating frequencies. For UO-14, a typical setup table is shown below:
CHANNEL #
1 2 3 RX FREQ. 435.080 435.075 435.070 TX FREQ. 145.970.0 145.972.5 145.975.0 NOTES AOS Mid Pass 94 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual 4 5 435.065 435.060 145.977.5 145.980.0 LOS AOS = Acquisition of Signal (Beginning of Pass) LOS = Loss of Signal (End of Pass) The above frequencies are nominal, and the changing frequencies reflects the Doppler Shift which occurs on such satellites, which display rapid apparent motion relative to an earth-based observer. But if we can accommodate a set of several frequency pairs in our memory system, frequencies that reflect the frequency relationships encountered during a typical pass, we will have a good chance of having our frequencies properly aligned when it is time for making a QSO. So we need to store the above frequency matrix into memories. Note that the receiving frequency and transmitting frequency are on different bands. Therefore, we will use the Split Frequency Memory storage technique described on page <<??>>. First, press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob to select Operating Function Row 1 [A/B, A=B, SPL]. Press the [A(A/B)] key, if necessary, to select VFOa. Now press the BAND() or BAND() key to select the 70 cm band. Check the setting of Menu #04 [AM&FM DL]. and set this to ENABLE to allow smaller frequency increments to be accommodated. Set the VFOa operating frequency to 435.080.00 MHz. Now press the [A(A/B)] key in Operating Function Row 1 to select VFOb, and set VFOb to 145.970.00 MHz. Again press the [A(A/B)] key to return to VFOa. Be sure that both VFOs are set to the FM mode, as well. Press the [F] key momentarily, and rotate the SEL knob one click clockwise to select Operating Function Row 2 [MW, MC, TAG]. Press the [A(MW)] key momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob while the memory channel number is blinking; select memory channel M-001, then press and hold in the
[A(MW)] key until you hear the double beep. We have just stored the first downlink
(earth station receiving) frequency into memory. Press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the SEL knob one click counter-clockwise to 95 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual re-select Operating Function Row 1 [A/B, A=B, SPL]. Press the [A(A/B)] key to select VFOb (145.970 MHz). Again press the [F] key momentarily, and rotate the SEL knob one click clockwise to re-
select Operating Function Row 2 [MW, MC, TAG]. Press the [A(MW)] key momentarily;
the M-001 indicator will flash; press and hold in the microphones PTT key, and while holding it in press the [A(MW)] key until you hear the double beep. You have now stored the uplink (earth station transmitting) frequency into the same memory register as we did previously for the downlink frequency. Its now time to store the other frequencies in the matrix. Return to Operating Function Row 1 [A/B, A=B, SPL], and press the [A(A/B)] key to return to VFOa on 435.080.00 MHz. Now rotate the DIAL knob to set the frequency to 435.075.00 MHz. Press the
[A(A/B)] key again to select VFOb (145.970 MHz), and rotate the DIAL knob to set the frequency to 145.972.50 MHz. Press the [A(A/B)] key to return to VFOa on 435.075.00 MHz. Return to Operating Function 2 [MW, MC, TAG], and repeat the Split Memory storage process, selecting memory channel M-002 this time when initially storing the 435.075 MHz receiving frequency. Now repeat this entire process three more times, filling memory channels M-003, M-004, and M-005 with the frequencies shown in the chart above. When its time to operate, press the [V/M] key, if necessary, to recall the Memory mode, and rotate the SEL knob to select channel M-001. This will be the first frequency pair to be utilized during the UO-14 window of workability when it rises above your local horizon. The Doppler effect will cause the nominal 435.070 MHz downlink frequency to appear higher to you, so utilize memory channel M-001 when the satellite first rises. A few minutes later, switch to M-002, and at mid-pass switch to M-003. As the satellite recedes, switch to M-004 and then M-005 toward the end of the pass. The SEL knob recall of these five channels makes Doppler tracking simple; just choose the memory channel producing the best signal! You have already programmed an uplink frequency corresponding to the optimum downlink frequency, so you will not need to try to make difficult VFO adjustments during the brief satellite passes. 96 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. FCC ID: K66FT-897 Operating Manual The FM passbands used on LEO satellites are sufficiently broad that more precise frequency adjustment is not needed. To aid in channel identification, remember that you can use Menu #35 [MEM TAG] to label each satellite memory (for example, UO-14a ~ UO-14e for the above five channels). A complete set of frequencies may be stored for each LEO satellite you wish to utilize, and once configured, the FT-817 provides a flexible and easy-to-use earth station capability for these popular satellites. BAND DATA FORMAT The FT-817 BAND DATA Format (available on the ACC jack) is presented below. The BAND DATA line provides a stepped voltage, which denotes the current operating band. This data may be interpreted by an external device (such as an antenna switch or amplifier)to provide automatic band switching. 97 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
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Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd.
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0013655220
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Tennozu Parkside Building 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku
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Japan
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t******@timcoengr.com
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A1: Low Power Transmitters below 1 GHz (except Spread Spectrum), Unintentional Radiators, EAS (Part 11) & Consumer ISM devices
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K66
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81-3-********
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| 1 |
k******@yaesu.com
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| app s | Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
| n/a | ||||||
| app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
| 1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
| 1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
| if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
| app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
| 1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Equipment Class | CSR - Scanning Receiver | ||||
| 1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Scanning Receiver | ||||
| 1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
| 1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
| 1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
| 1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
| 1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
| app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
| 1 | Firm Name |
M. Flom Associates, Inc.
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| 1 | Name |
M**** F****
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| 1 | Telephone Number |
480-9********
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| 1 | Fax Number |
480-9********
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| 1 |
i******@mflom.com
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| Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 15B | 0.1 | 56 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 15B | 76 | 108 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 3 | 15B | 118 | 164 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 4 | 15B | 420 | 470 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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