The FT-7800R provides 50 Watts of power on the 144 Mhz band, and 40 Watts
on the 430 MHz, and is designed for simplicity of operation along with
high performance in the receiver section. The FT-7800R is ideal for the
active Ham who has a need for simplex, repeater, or FM satellite operation
on both bands, but without the complication of cross-band repeat
capability, which is available on our FT-8800R and FT-8900R models.
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NOAA
Weather ALert (U.S. Version only)
A
special memory bank on the FT-7800R allows instant recall of the
ten NOAA Weather frequencies. What’s more, you can enable a
special “Severe Weather Alert” feature that will sound an
alarm when a NOAA station transmits the special alert tone
during a severe weather alert broadcast. THIS
RADIO HAS MORE RECEIVE FEATURES THAN MOST SCANNERS.
Over 1000
Memory Channels
The
FT-7800R’s incredible memory channel capacity includes
registers for over 1000 channels, each capable of storing a
6-character Alpha-Numeric label. And the memories may be stored
in any of the 20 available memory groups; a particular memory
channel may also be stored in multiple groups, if desired. MORE
RECEIVE MEMORY CHANNELS THAN MOST SCANNERS.
WiRES™
Internet Linking Capability
The
FT-7800R’s DTMF signaling capability includes provision for
easy access to Yaesu’s WiRES™ (Wide-coverage Internet
Repeater Enhancement System) Internet linking nodes, as well as
other linking systems that require a DTMF string for access.
THE WIRES READY
FEATURE LETS YOU ACCESS THE WORLD AT YOUR KEYPAD ON THE
MICROPHONE.
For example, to call node #1101D in California, close the PTT switch
on your transceiver, then key in the [#][1][1][0][1][D] DTMF digits
from your keypad. A link should be established, and you can just make
a call as though you were operating on a regular repeater.
When
your QSO is over, be sure to send the "disconnect" signal,
which is either [#][9][9][9][9][9] or [#][9][9][9][9][D].
YSK-7800
Remote Mounting Kit (option)
Using
the optional YSK-7800 Separation Kit, which contains both
cabling and a bracket for the remote front panel, you can mount
the FT-7800R’s front panel on the vehicle’s dash board, then
stow the radio’s body under the seat or in some other
convenient, out-of-the-way location. The cables are
approximately 20 feet (6 m) in length.
One-Touch
"Hyper Memory" Operation
Five
front panel keys allow complete transceiver configuration status
to be stored for convenient one-touch recall. So you can set up
favorite frequencies in each operating band, including the
receive-only bands, then recall them with a single touch of a
button!
High Power
Output
Boasting
a big 50 Watts of power output on 144 MHz, and 40 Watts on 430
MHz, the FT-7800R also includes provision for three lower power
levels, so you never have to use more power than you really
need. The power level is stored in regular and Hyper Memory
registers, too 4 POWER LEVELS. SELECT
FROM ON THE RADIO OR THE MICROPHONE P2 BUTTON. YOU CAN ALSO SAVE
THE POEER SETTINGS IN THE MEMORY CHANNEL.
Wide
Receiver Frequency Coverage
The
FT-7800R provides receiver coverage from 108 to 520 MHz, and 700
to 999.99 MHz (cellular blocked), so you have available a wide
range of monitoring excitement, including AM Aircraft, Public
Safety, Government, Business, and, of course, Amateur
communications. The synthesizer steps appropriate for the
operating band are automatically selected, too! 50
BAND SCAN EDGE CHANNELS. WOW
THIS
RADIO IS A NEW MILESTONE FOR 2003 IN FEATURES THAT ONLY YOU CAN EXPECT FROM
YAESU. I MADE A SPECIAL 535 MILE TRIP TO DENVER TO SEE THIS RADIO AND
IT IS THE BEST VALUE ON THE MARKET TODAY IN A DUALBANDER FOR THE
FEATURES AND AT A PRICE THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO BUY ONE FOR THE MOBILE
AND ONE FOR THE BASE. THIS RADIO ALSO FEATURES DIRECT FREQUENCY KEYPAD
ENTRY, AND KEYPAD MEMORY CHANNEL RECALL. TELL YOUR BLIND HAM FRIENDS,
THIS IS A GREAT FEATURE FOR THEM.
Jim
Baudo, NØUQZ
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