144/430
MHz FM DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER FT-7100M
A New Dual-Band Engineering Milestone.
Introducing the Dual Band Mobile for the 21st Century's Active
Ham!
Huge Illuminated Display, Heavy-Duty Construction, and Ease of
Operation!
THIS
RADIO HAS THE BEST RECEIVER OF ANY 2M / 440 MOBILE I HAVE EVER
OWNED. THIS
RADIO IS WIRES
II READY. JIM, NØUQZ, 8/31/2002
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True
Dual Band Design* and Performance!
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The
FT-7100M features true Dual Band operation, with simultaneous
reception on VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, or VHF/UHF. And the extended
receiver coverage provides for monitoring of both public
safety and (AM) aircraft communications!
*Simultaneous
reception on two different Frequencies, in-band or Cross-Band.
Cross-band Repeater Function not available
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Despite its very compact size, the FT-7100M's front
panel sports a large 2.3" x 0.9" (60 x 23mm) Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD), with plenty of space for
dual frequency displays. The illumination of the
display may be adjusted, if desired.
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Separate Volume and
Squelch controls are provided for each band
(VHF/UHF).
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When using an external
speaker, you may use the Set (Menu) mode
to route the Main and Sub band audio to
the internal and external speakers, per
the chart below.
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A handy Mute feature prevents "competition" between
the two receivers by automatically muting the subreceiver's
audio when a signal is received on the main receiver.
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Convenient
Remote-Head Mounting Capability (Optional YSK-7100 required)
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Having
trouble mounting your mobile radio in your compact car?
With the FT-7100M and its optional YSK-7100 Separation
Kit, mounting is a breeze even in the tightest locations.
The YSK-7100 includes a 19.7' (6 m) remote cable and
a mounting bracket
for the front panel, and the microphone jack is located
on the side of the front panel, eliminating the need
to run a separate cable.
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High-Power,
Heavy-Duty Design
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The
compact size of the FT-7100M is possible thanks to the
efficient heat sinking system. The frame of the FT-7100M
is an aluminum die-cast chassis, which contributes mechanical
ruggedness and a large metal surface which dissipates
heat. And the rear panel includes a thermostatically-controlled
cooling fan, which conducts warm air out of the transceiver's
cabinet during high-power operation.
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New-Technology Power Amplifier Design
The FT-7100M utilizes an all-new, single-transistor
2SK3478 power MOS FET final amplifier for both 2 meters
and 70 cm, yielding an impressive 50 Watts of power
output on the 144 MHz band (35 Watts on 430 MHz). Four
power levels are provided, as shown in the chart below:
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Unmatched
Ease of Operation!
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For
quick access to operating features,
the eight keys on the front panel of the
FT-7100M are single-action buttons, without a confusing
second "function" capability. Combined with the four
command control keys on the microphone, this means you
have one-touch access to all the important features
of the transceiver. And for effortless frequency programming,
you have Direct Frequency Entry and Memory Recall from
the microphone's keypad!
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User-Programmable Microphone Keys
Four programmable keys on the microphone allow you one-touch
access to your favorite command functions. The commands
available from the microphone replicate the corresponding
front panel key functions, and include Band Change,
VFO/Memory switching, Home Channel access, 1 MHz frequency
steps, Power Output selection, Repeater Reverse, and
CTCSS/DCS setup. Customize your microphone for your
personal operating style!
Default
settings for programmable keys:
P1: BAND Key (band selection; press and hold in for
1/2 second to enter Menu mode).
P2: V/M Key (VFO/Memory switching).
P3: TONE Key (repeater access tone setup).
P4: LOW Key (transmitter output power selection).
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Superb
Memory and Scanning Capability!
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Huge 262-channel Memory Capacity!
The
main memory of the FT-7100M includes 240 channels, 120
channels per band. What's more, you get five pairs of
Programmable Band Limits and a one-touch Home channel
on each band, yielding a grand total of 262 memory channels.
Each memory is capable of retaining frequency data,
plus CTCSS or DCS frequency and operating status, and
repeater shift is also memorized. A six-character Alpha-Numeric
label may be appended to each memory (upper display
field: 5 characters), for quick identification of memory
channels. You may freely tune off of a memorized frequency,
and you may also copy a memory's contents to the VFO,
if you like.
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Versatile Scanning Selections
With the FT-7100M, you get VFO Scan, Memory Scan,
Programmable Memory Scan (PMS) within user-defined band
limits,
and you may designate channels to be skipped
during Memory Scanning. What's more, you get Yaesu's
exclusive Smart Search™ automatic memory loading
system, which sweeps a portion of the band, automatically
loading active frequencies into a special 50-channel
Smart Search™ memory bank.
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Three
Priority Channel Modes
For
keeping tabs on the action on important frequencies,
the FT-7100M includes three Priority Channel modes of
operation. These include:
VFO Priority: This mode lets you operate on the
VFO, while checking a designated memory channel every
five seconds.
Memory Priority: This mode provides operation
on a memory channel, while checking a designated memory
channel every five seconds.
Home Priority: Similar to Memory Priority, Home
Priority lets you operate on the Home channel, while
checking a designated memory channel every five seconds.
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Updated
CTCSS and DCS
Operating Features!
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The
FT-7100M provides the most up-to-date CTCSS and DCS
tone/code list available! Both CTCSS and DCS Encoder/Decoder
circuits are built-in.
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50-Tone CTCSS/104-Code DCS (Digital Code Squelch)
Tone Systems Providing excellent performance even under
difficult link conditions, Yaesu's 50-tone sub-audible
CTCSS and 104-tone DCS signaling systems ensure that
you have full access to repeater and remote-base inputs,
and the built-in CTCSS/DCS decoders allow silent listening
on busy channels.
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ARTS™ (Auto-Range Transponder System)
Included in the FT-7100M is Yaesu's exclusive ARTS™
feature, which can be critically important in search-and-rescue
applications. ARTS™ provides a "hand-shake"
with other ARTS™ -equipped transceivers,
and the display indicates if an "Out of Range" conditions
exists. The base station (typically a mobile unit like
the FT-7100M) can then alert the field unit to move
to a better location. A 6-character CW ID memory also
is provided, for Morse Code identification of your station
every ten minutes during ARTS™ operation.
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And
Much, Much More. . .
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RF Squelch: Opens the squelch at a user-defined S-Meter
level.
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Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS): Automatically sets the
repeater shift within the designated repeater sub-bands.
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Ready for 1200/9600 bps Packet Operation: Connect to
your TNC using the optional CT-39A Packet Cable.
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Automatic Power-Off (APO): Turns radio off after long
periods of inactivity.
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Time-Out Timer: Prevents "Stuck Microphone" from causing
lengthy QRM
to others.
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Battery Voltage Meter: Lets you know if your battery
is getting low.
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DTMF AutoDial Memory: 16 Memories of up to 16 tones
each.
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Lock Feature for Front Panel Keys & PTT Switch: Prevents
accidental transmission or frequency change.
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Options
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MH-48A6J
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MH-42B6JS
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SP-7
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MLS-100
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DTMF
Microphone
(supplied in U.S.A. version)
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Hand
Microphone with 1750 Hz Burst Button (supplied w/European
and Asian versions)
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External
Speaker
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High-Power
External Speaker
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YSK-7100
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MEK-2
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CT-39A
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FP-1023
(U.S.A. only)
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Separation
Kit
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Microphone
Extension Kit
(for use with Yaesu 8-pin Microphones)
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Packet
Interface Cable
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AC
Power Supply (25 A)
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FP-1030A
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MMB-60
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MMB-62
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AD-3
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AC
Power Supply (30 A)
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Quick
Release Mobile
Mounting Bracket
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Remote
Front Panel
Mounting Bracket
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VHF/UHF
Duplexer for
Two-antenna Operation
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ADMS-2
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Windows™
PC
Programming Software
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THE
OVERALL RATING ON THIS MODEL IS A 9.
THE RECEIVER I RATE AS A 9.
THE EASE OF PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY CHANNELS FROM THE RADIO IS VERY
EASY AND FAST. RATED 10
MEMORY RECALL IS VERY FAST. RATED 10
DIRECT KEYPAD ENTRY. RATED A
10
IF YOU WANT CROSSBAND REPEAT
I RECOMMEND THE NEW TO BE ANNOUNCED FT 8900R.
LIKE I SAID EARLIER I OWN 2
OF THEM, AND I AM NOW RECOMMENDING THEM TO THE BLIND HAM OPERATORS
BECAUSE OF THE EASE OF THE MEMORY RECALL AND THE DISTINCT DETAIL
RELIEF OF THE MICROPHONE KEYPAD. THIS
RADIO IS WIRES
II READY
JIM, NØUQZ
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| EMAIL RECEIVED
TODAY 9/17/02 |
| From: |
"Robert
Starkenburg" <rstarken@bellsouth.net> |
| To: |
N0UQZ@yahoo.com |
| Subject: |
Your opinion on FT-7100M
vs TM-G707A |
| Date: |
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 23:21:27
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Let me first say that I really enjoy
your web site. Very straightforward and informative.
I'm a newbie and am in the process of
buying my first mobile rig. I would like a dual band unit and
have narrowed the choices down to the Yaesu FT-7100M or the Kenwood
TM-G707A. You are very positive about the Yaesu, but I have
read a lot of negative reports on eham.net and yahoo about the
problems associated with this unit (at least the first production
batch with serial numbers beginning with 1). On the other
hand, the Kenwood unit seems to have nothing but good things written
about it. Granted, it does not have the memory or the dual
band capability of the Yaesu.
What is your opinion of these 2
radios? Which do you feel is a better buy?
Thanks for the help.
Bob Starkenburg
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FROM JIM, NØUQZ: |
THE BIG ADVANTAGE TO THE 7100 IS THE MEMORY CHANNELS.
Huge 262-channel Memory Capacity!
The
main memory of the FT-7100M includes 240 channels, 120
channels per band. What's more, you get five pairs of
Programmable Band Limits and a one-touch Home channel
on each band, yielding a grand total of 262 memory channels.
IF YOU HAVE 146.925 YOU SAVE IT IN THE 2 METER GROUP IN CH 92
IF YOU HAVE 444.925 YOU SAVE IT IN THE 70 C METER GROUP IN CH 92
IF YOU ARE ON 146.82 IN MEM CH 82, TO GO TO 146.925 YOU JUST PUSH 92 * AND
IT JUMPS TO THAT MEM CH.
THE KENWOOD G707 HAS MEMORY RECALL BUT THE MEMORY NUMBERS AVAILABLE ARE SHARED
BETWEEN THE 2 BANDS, SO YOU ARE LIMITED TO THE EASE OF RECALLING THE MEMORY
CHANNEL WHEN THE LAST PORTION OF THE FREQUENCY IS THE LOGICAL RECALL FOR
THE MEMORY CHANNEL. THIS IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR THE BLIND
AND HANDICAPPED.
THE PUSH TO TALK ON THE KENWOOD IS VERY STIFF
THE 7100 LETS YOU SKIP A CHANNEL THAT IS LOCKED UP YET WITH JUST A 1/2 SECOND PUSH OF THE TONE BUTTON, AND THEN IT IS RESET ITSELF AGAIN AFTER YOU END THE CURRENT SCANNING SESSION.
FT 7100 AMP DRAW (Signal present)
IS .5 AMP THE KENWOOD IS 1 AMP WITH 2 WATTS AUDIO FROM THE SPEAKER. I THINK IT IS ABOUT 800 MA SQUELCHED.
I HAVE HAD 8 PERSONAL KENWOOD TRUE DUAL BANDDERS LIKE THE CURRENT V7A THE BLUE FACE KENWOOD IS A TRUE DUALBANDER AND CROSSBAND REPEAT WITH REMOTE CONTROL FROM A HT OR OTHER RADIO WITH A KEY PAD MICROPHONE.
I NOW HAVE 1 KENWOOD TRUE DUAL BANDER. AND 4 YAESU TRUE DUAL BANDDERS,
AND 2 FT 7100'S.
THE RECEIVE ON MY 2 FT 7100'S IS FABULOUS.
HERE IT IS MOUNTED IN MY CAR TO THE
SIDE OF THE CONSOLE AND POWER IS SUPPLIED VIA LIGHTER PLUG.
YOU ASKED WHAT IS THE BEST BUY? THEY
BOTH COST ABOUT THE SAME. I HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDING THE YAESU FOR MONTHS
NOW. IF YOU WANT TO SPEND THE EXTRA BUCKS AND GET 2 MORE BANDS AND
CROSSBAND REPEAT BUY THE
NEW YAESU FT 8900R
73 JIM, NØUQZ |
REPLY BACK:
Thanks for the quick response.
Sounds like the 7100 will be the rig for me.
Keep up the good work!
Bob Starkenburg
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| EMAIL RECEIVED
TODAY 12/11/03 |
| From: |
"Tom"
<huber28@cox.net>  Add
to Address Book |
| Date: |
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
21:16:37 -0600 |
| Subject: |
[BellevueARC]
FT-7100M |
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Anybody
familiar with the 7100M by Yaesu? I bought one
and want to erase some memories. The book goes
over how to program it but other than deleting ALL the
memories says nothing about doing a single one.
I can mask them but would prefer to clear them but may
have to note all that I want and dump entire memory.
But before I do that thought I would ask here.
Yes I have dropped them a note too and will hopefully
get an answer in next couple days. Thanks
73 Tom WDØBFO
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FROM JIM, NØUQZ: |
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ON PAGE 48 IN YOUR OWNER MANUAL IT
DEALS WITH YOUR MICROPROCESSOR.
YOU HAVE 3 OPTIONS.
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO USE THEM AND YOU
WANT TO CLEAR A MEMORY YOU MUST WRITE OVER IT WITH NEW
INFORMATION.
IF YOU DISCOVER A NEW METHOD PLEASE LET
ME KNOW ALSO.
JERRY DARBY OR SOMEONE AT THE
FACTORY WILL RESPOND TO YOU, VERY PROMPTLY, I WOULD THINK.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TOM
Jim
Baudo, NØUQZ
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