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IF ShiftーFor reduction of adjacent-frequency
interference.
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IF Noise BlankerーFor reduction of ignition
and other impulse-type noise.
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IPO (Intercept Point Optimization)ーBypasses
RX Preamp on HF/50 MHz for improved performance
during strong-signal conditions.
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AT T (Front End Attenuator)ーFor more pleasant
reception of very strong signals.
An optional filter slot is provided in the FT-817,
allowing the owner to install one of two available
ten-pole Collins Mechanical Filters. For CW
operation, choose the YF-122C (500 Hz bandwidth),
or for very natural-
sounding SSB select
the YF-122S
(2.3
kHz bandwidth).
GET BASE STATION PERFORMANCE FROM
YOUR BACKPACK OR CAMP TABLE!
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"BIG RADIO" FEATURES FROM
ULTRA-COMPACT PACKAGE!
WIDE RECEIVER FREQUENCY COVERAGE!
Enjoy shortwave and FM broadcasts, public safety
communications, and airband calls thanks to the
extended frequency coverage of the FT-817, which
includes reception on 100 kHz 〜 56 MHz, 76 〜
108 MHz (W-FM only), 108 〜154 MHz, and 420
〜470 MHz!
EASY TUNING VIA MAIN DIAL AND
"SELECT" KNOB!
The power of microprocessor control brings you
mode-selectable tuning steps as fine as 10 Hz for
the Main Dial (SSB/CW), and quick-tuning steps
of 1/2.5/5 kHz using the SELECT knob. Via Menu,
you can disable the Main Dial on AM and FM, for
even-frequency navigation, or the Main Dial may
be activated for tuning in 100 Hz steps. Pressing
the microphone's [FST] key doubles the SELECT
knob tuning rate, and multiplies the Main Dial's
tuning rate by a factor of 10. And if you press the
SELECT knob first, you can fly across the band
in 1 MHz steps!
MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL KEYS
FOR EASY FEATURE ACCESS!
For quick and efficient access to the many high-
performance features of the FT-817, the SELECT
knob teams up with the [A] [B] [C] keys to provide
a "miniature front panel"for ease of operation.
There also is a convenient "Menu"mode, providing
customization of a number of "set and forget"
operating functions.
[
A
]
key
[
B
]
key
[
C
]
key
A/B
VFO A/B switching.
A=B
Set VFO-B to VFO-A freq.
SPL
Activate "Split"operation.
MW
Memory Write.
TAG
Alpha/Numeric Tag On/Off.
MC
Clear "Memory Skip"status.
STO
Store freq.
to Quick Memory.
PMS
Band-Limit Tuning/Scanning.
RCL
Recall freq.
from Quick Memory.
RPT
Repeater Shift On/Off.
TON
CTCSS/DCS Settings
REV
Repeater Shift Reverse.
SCN
Scanning Start/Stop.
DW
Dual Watch operation.
PRI
Priority Channel operation.
SSM
Spectrum Scope On/Off.
ART
ARTS
TM
On/Off.
SCH
Smart Search
TM
On/Off.
IPO
RX Preamp Bypass On/Off.
ATT
RX Attenuator On/Off
NB
Noise Blanker On/Off.
DSP
Select Normal/
Large Freq. Display.
AGC
Select AGC Recovery Time.
PWR
Select TX Power Level.
KYR
Electronic Keyer On/Off.
MTR
Select TX Meter
display mode.
NAR
Optional Filter In/Out.
VOX
VOX mode On/Off.
BK
CW Semi-Break-In On/Off.
CHG
Ni-Cd Charging On/Off.
VLT
Display Battery Voltage.
TCH
Tone Search On/Off.
DCH
DCS Code Search On/Off.
TWO ANTENNA CONNECTORS FOR EASE
OF INSTALLATION AND OPERATION!
The Menu system allows you to define which
connector will be selected for HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz,
and 430 MHz, so if your VHF Yagi 's feedline uses
a PL-259 connector, just use the Menu to select
the “Rear” connector on 144 MHz!
DASH
DOT
HIGH-PERFORMANCE COLLINS
MECHANICAL FILTER OPTIONS!
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The front panel includes a convenient BNC connector
for attachment of a whip or VHF/UHF rubber flex
antenna (supplied). The rear panel includes a type
“M”(“SO-239”) connector. As shipped from
the
factory, the BNC jack is active on 50/144/430
MHz,
while the “M” connector is active on HF.
VERSATILE, EASY-TO-SEE LIQUID
CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
A wealth of information is available on the front panel:
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When you have to be away from the radio for a
few minutes, but would like a visual indication of
activity while you're away, activate the Spectrum
Scope Monitor. The Spectrum
Scope Monitor allows
you
to watch activity ±5 channels
from the current operating
frequency.
●
The LCD illumination color may be set to either
Blue or Amber color, using the Menu.
●
Watch for low battery
trouble using the Battery
Voltage Meter display
selection.
●
For ease of viewing while outdoors, you can
double the size of the frequency display.
VERSATILE OPERATING FEATURES FOR
NO-COMPROMISE PERFORMANCE!
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Split-frequency operation using VFO-A and VFO-B
for DX pileups.
●
SSB TX and RX adjustment of carrier
insertion point, for customization of audio response.
●
RF GAIN control.
●
AGC FAST/SLOW/AUTO
selection.
●
VOX T/R control.
●
Modulation and SWR
indication on LCD.
●
±9.99 kHz Clarifier (R.I.T.).
CW PORTABLE OPERATION HAS
NEVER BEEN BETTER!
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CW “Semi Break-in,” with T R recovery delay
programmable from 10 ms ~ 2500 ms. At 10 ms
setting, performance emulates QSK operation.
●
CW Reverse: provides BFO injection from LSB-
side, instead of default USB-side.
●
CW Pitch Control: adjusts TX offset and (identical)
sidetone between 300 Hz and 1000 Hz in 50 Hz
steps; this allows precise spotting on DX stations.
Sidetone level is adjustable.
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Built-in Electronic Keyer, with speed adjustable
between 4 WPM and 60 WPM, and Weight (Dot:
Dash Ratio) adjustable between 1:2.5 and 1:4.5.
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For emergency use, the Menu allows you to set
up the Microphone’s [UP] and [DWN] keys for
generation of “Dots” and “Dashes” on CW!
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LEADING-EDGE FEATURES THAT GET
YOUR MESSAGE ACROSS!
UNMATCHED VERSATILITY IN
MEMORY OPERATIONS!
Despite its compact size, the FT-817 sports an
impressive array of Memory features. You get 200
“
regular”memories which store frequency and mode
information, and each memory may have an 8-character
Alpha-Numeric
“Tag”(label) appended for quick
channel identification. What’s more
you get four
HOME
Channels (one each for HF/50/144/430),
a pair of
Band-Limit“PMS” memories (M-PL/M-PU), a one-touch
“Quick Memory”channel for a favorite operating
frequency, and (for U.S. customers) access to the
“Alaska Emergency
Channel” (5167.5 kHz), for a
grand Memory Channel total of 208 channels! Ten
Memory Groups are available (holding up to 20
channels
each), allowing you to organize the 200
Memory Channels efficiently.
RENOWNED YAESU SCANNING VERSATILITY!
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VFO Scan: Allows you to scan the band, looking
for activity. If a signal is heard, the scanner will
pause, resuming according to the preferred method
you set via Menu.
●
Memory Scan: Scan all the memories, or just those
in a Memory Group. You can also define certain
channels (such as beacons) to be“skipped”during
scanning, if you like.
●
Programmable Memory Scan (PMS): A special
pair of memories may be used to set up band
scanning limits (so as to limit 144 MHz scanning
to the “FM”
portion of the band, for example).
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Dual Watch: Lets you operate on one VFO, while
checking the other VFO every five seconds, looking
for activity.
●
Priority Channel: lets you operate on a Memory
Channel while checking Memory Channel 001 every
five seconds.
●
Smart Search: Provides automatic loading of
up to 50 AM/FM frequencies, based on an activity
search of the current band. Perfect when visiting
a new city on a business trip!
CTCSS/DCS ESSENTIAL OPERATING FEATURES
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50 CTCSS Tones are available for use in either
an Encode-only or Encode-Decode mode, along
with 104 DCS Encode/Decode control codes. CTCSS
and DCS information may be stored independently
on each Memory Channel. If you don’t know the
other stations tone or digital code, use the handy
Tone Search or Code Search features to track
down the tone or code automatically!
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For Search-and-Rescue operations, the Auto-
Range Transponder System (ARTS
TM
) utilizes the
FM DCS code system in a polling mode, allowing
the base and portable station to know when an
“
out of range” condition exists. The portable station
then knows to move to a better location in order
to re-establish communications.
PACKET AND SSB-BASED DIGITAL MODES:
READY FOR ACTION:
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For 1200 or 9600 bps VHF/UHF Packet work, a
convenient industry-standard mini-DIN connector
is provided, making interfacing quick and efficient.
Easy connections are also provided for SSB-based
Digital modes, and the Menu includes custom setups
for RTTY, PSK31 (USB and LSB both supported),
and two user-defined modes
(for SSTV, etc.). The optional
500 Hz CW filter may be
utilized during narrow-band
Digital operation.
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE. . .
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FM Wide/Narrow Deviation selection.
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ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift).
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APO (Automatic Power-Off).
●
TOT
(TX Time-Out Timer).
●
CAT System
Computer
Control interface (4800/
9600/38400 bps).
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Panel Key “Beep”
frequency and level control.
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Front
Panel Key Lock mode
(locks Dial
only, frequency-control keys only,
or all keys except PWR and LOCK).
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Independently-selectable channel
steps for AM and FM.
