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You've come to expect more from a dual-band
mobile. Yet you shouldn't have to pay more! Enter the FT-8100R... a masterpiece of modern
technology, human engineering, and design know-how... just what you'd expect from Yaesu!
The FT-8100R starts with a high performance receiver, with excellent sensitivity yet high
immunity from overload. The we add a rugged reliable transmitter with
individually-optimised power amplifier sections, efficiently cooled by an aluminium
diecast chassis. And bringing the design together is Yaesu's renowned microprocessor
control circuitry, which makes operation simple and intuitive for safe driving, yet
providing operating versatility without a peer. |
| DETACHABLE REMOTE CONTROL HEAD |
| The optional YSK-8100 Remote Mounting Kit
allows the front panel of the transceiver to be mounted separately from the RF deck, thus
allowing easy installation even in very small cars. Audio is converted to very high-speed
data (38.4 kbps) and sent via pulse width modulation, to provide crystal-clear
reproduction of your voice pattern without sensitivity to noise pickup along the remote
cable. The 6-meter-long remote cable includes gold plated connectors, for may years of
reliable operation. |
| TRUE DUAL CHANNEL RECEIVE CAPABILITY |
 Yaesu pioneered the concept of dual-band
equipment, with the FT-727R Hand-held and the FT-2700R Mobile transceivers of the 1980's.
The FT-8100R is the crowning achievement in the proud tradition. Providing true
dual-channel operation, the FT-8100R may be used in a VHF+UHF, VHF+VHF, or UHF+UHF
configuration, with full crossband duplex and repeater capability. The use of independent
local oscillators combined with the powerful microprocessor circuitry allows independent
band or memory scanning on the two bands, along with synthesiser steps optimised for each
band. |
| UNMATCHED DUAL-BAND OPERATING EASE |
| A Dual Band transceiver shouldn't be twice as
difficult to operate, yet many are. Yaesu's engineers have answered this challenge using
software design creativity to produce operating techniques that are elegant in their
simplicity. To change "transmit" bands, just press the bands volume knob. To
make quick frequency excursion via 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps, press the MHz knob. And to
select monoband operation, just push the "F" key before you push the desired
bands volume knob. There are no confusing menu settings to complicate operation... just
intuitive, easy-to-remember keystrokes which utilise the power of microprocessor
technology to make operation effortless! |
 * DC Voltage Indication - In mobile
installations, voltage related problems are #1 source of trouble. If you suspect a cable
is broken or making poor contact with the battery, just push and hold in either volume
control for ½ second. The voltage being received by the transceiver will be displayed for
a few seconds, after which the frequency display will return. There's no need to connect a
voltmeter - it's built into the radio. |
| * Easy-to-See LCD Display - The amber Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) has been specially developed by Yaesu's engineers to provide a wide
viewing angle and excellent clarity of displayed images. The also is an 8-step display
dimmer, for those situations where maximum display brightness is not required. |
| PROGRAMMABLE MICROPHONE KEYS FOR MOBILE
OPERATING SAFETY |
| Several front panel operations may be
replicated via three user-programmable keys on the microphone. Most all of the front panel
command functions are available for assignment to one of the three programmable keys, and
you can also choose "Voltage-Display" and "Squelch Off" if you prefer.
Additionally, the "ACC" key on the microphone is assigned for the "Band
Change" function at the factory. |
| ONE-TOUCH BAND CHANGE AND COMMAND TRANSFER |
| During dual-band operation, it's important to
be able to change bands efficiently and avoid multiple keystrokes. With the FT-8100R, a
single push of the VHF or UHF Volume control transfers all command functions to that
register. The icon clearly indicates which is the "Main" band, on which
transmission takes place and where the front panel commands are executed. |
| SPECIAL PROTECTION FEATURES FOR
MOBILE OPERATION |
Time-Out-Timer (TOT)
To prevent an accidental "locked mic" condition from
inconveniencing other amateurs, the FT-8100R includes a programmable timer which you can
set up to switch the transmitter off automatically if the time limit (default: 3 minutes)
is exceeded. You can set the TOT limit to any value between 1 minute and 60 minutes.
Automatic Power-Off (APO)
Should you exit your vehicle without turning the transceiver
off, eventually it could possibly run your vehicles battery down. But the FT-8100R's APO
feature prevents this: it will automatically turn your radio off after one hour of command
key and/or transmitter inactivity. You may extend the time before switch-off, in hourly
increments, up to a maximum of 12 hours. |
| CONVENIENCE FEATURES FOR EVERYDAY
OPERATION |
| * 1 MHz and/or 10 MHz quick frequency steps.
* Automatic muting of the sub-band during transmission to avoid cross-talk. *
Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS). * Provision for automatic linking of VHF and UHF
band VFO frequencies during dial rotation. * CTCSS Encoder with 39 subaudible tones
is built in; FTS-22 Dual-band CTCSS Decoder is available as an option. *
"Do-Re-Mi" annunciator beep tones for front panel keystrokes. * Selective
panel and/or PTT lockout feature. * Six DTMF memories of up to 16 digits each. |
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| YAESU'S ENHANCED SMART SEARCH™ IS
IDEAL FOR THE TRAVELLER |
| The FT-8100R's Enhanced Smart Search™
feature may be used to load--automatically, with no operator intervention--a special bank
of up to 50 memory channels per band based on activity. Smart Search will sweep either the
entire band or a portion of the band and will load the special memory bank with the
frequency data pertaining to those channels on which activity is found. The Smart Search
feature is especially useful when visiting a city for the first time: Smart Search will
discover where the local activity is to be found, and will automatically load those
frequencies for you! |
| HUGE MEMORY CAPACITY: 310 CHANNELS TOTAL |
| The FT-8100R's memory system provides 99
"regular" memories which store frequency, repeater offset, and tone information,
plus 4 "band limit" memories, plus a one-touch "Home" channel... all
this individually for VHF as well as UHF! In addition, the 51 Smart Search memories per
band bring the total memory capacity up to 310 channels, without equal in the industry! |
| ERGONOMICALLY-DESIGNED OPERATING
FUNCTION KEYS |
 Immediately
below the LCD are the main command keys for the FT-8100R, providing control of such
important functions as CTCSS tone, repeater shift direction, power level, etc. The labels
for these command appear immediately above the key on the LCD, easily visible in virtually
any light. Pressing the [F/W] ("Function") key momentarily transfers command
control to a second level of features, which become illuminated on the LCD when [F/W] is
pressed. The less-often-used commands may then be performed in seconds, allowing easier
access to the most important aspects of transceiver performance. |
| INDUSTRY STANDARD 1200/9600 BPS DATA JACK |
 The rear panel of the FT-8100R
includes a 6-pin DIN DATA jack configured in accordance with industry standards. The jack
includes optimised lines for both 1200 bps and 9600 bps packet work, for quick and
trouble-free installation into your high-speed data station. |
| INNOVATIVE RF SQUELCH FEATURE |
| For specialised operating circumstances, you
may activate the RF Squelch feature, which allows you to set up the squelch system such
that only signals exceeding a certain S-meter level will be allowed to open the squelch.
This may be particularly useful for alerting you to a particularly favourable propagation
over a difficult path for packet or satellite work. |
| RUGGED HIGH-POWER FINAL AMPLIFIER DESIGN:
50W VHF + 35W UHF |
 Mobile
operation presents special challenges to RF engineers. The equipment must withstand the
rigors of vibration, shock, heat, and cold, yet must continue to produce reliable RF
power. The FT-8100R's power amplifiers include carefully-specified M57781L/M57788MR
(144/430 MHz) power modules for long life with high reliability. The modules are mounted
on the transceiver's diecast aluminium frame, which is equipped with a
thermostatically-controlled cooling fan for dissipation of heat on warm days. The design
provides 50 Watts of clean power on 2 meters and 35 Watts on 70 centimetres to help you
get your message across! |
| SCANNING MODES FOR EVERY OPERATING
NEED |
The FT-8100R's scanning capability is ready
for your every operating situation. Among the leading-edge scanning features are:
- Scanning through the VFO range.
- Scanning within programmable sub-band limits.
- Scanning through memory channels.
- Scanning only through selected memories.
- Scanning alternatively between VHF and UHF memory channels.
- Scanning resumption after carrier drop or after a fixed
5-second delay.
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SPECIFICATIONS |
| GENERAL |
Frequency
Ranges:RX: |
110-550, 750-1330 MHz |
TX: |
144-146, 430-440 MHz |
| Channel
Steps: |
5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50 kHz |
| Mode of
Emission: |
F3 (G3E), F2 (1200bps Packet), F1
(9600 bps Packet) |
| Antenna
Impedance: |
50 Ohm, Unbalanced |
| Frequency
Stability: |
±10 ppm (-20oC to +60oC,
VHF) |
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±5 ppm (-5oC to +60oC,
UHF) |
| Operating
temp range: |
-20oC to +60oC |
| Repeater
Shift (Default): |
±600 kHz (VHF) |
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±1.6/5.0/7.6 MHz (UHF) |
| Supply
Voltage: |
DC 13.8V ±15%, Negative Ground |
| Current
Consumption: |
Receive - Less than 1.0 A |
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| TX |
HI |
MID |
LOW |
| 144 |
10.0 A |
6.0 A |
1.5 A |
| 430 |
9.0 A |
6.0 A |
1.5 A |
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Operating
Temperature Range: |
-20oC to +60oC
(-14oF to +140oF) |
Case
Size: |
140(W) x 40(H) x 165(D) mm (w/o
knobs) |
Weight: |
Approx. 1.0 kg |
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| TRANSMITTER |
| RF Power Output: |
50/20/5 Watts (VHF) |
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35/20/5 Watts (UHF) |
| Modulation Type: |
Variable Reactance |
| Maximum Deviation: |
±5 kHz |
| Spurious Radiation: |
>60dB below carrier |
| Microphone Impedance: |
2 K Ohm |
| Data Jack Impedance: |
10 K Ohm |
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| RECEIVER |
| Circuit Type: |
Double-Conversion Superheterodyne |
| Intermediate Frequencies: |
45.05 MHz & 455 kHz (VHF) |
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58.525 MHz & 455 kHz (UHF) |
| Sensitivity (12dB SINAD): |
<0.16uV (VHF), <0.18uV (UHF) for Main
Receiver (12 dB SINAD) <0.25uV (Sub Receiver during Dual Receive) |
| Selectivity: (-6/-60 dB): |
12 kHz/24 kHz |
| Image Rejection: |
Better than 0.13uV |
| AF Output: |
2W @ 8 Ohm @ 5% THD |
| AF Output Impedance: |
4-16 Ohm (Internal Speaker 8 Ohm) |
| Data Jack Output Impedance: |
10 K Ohm |
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CONTROLS AND
SWITCHES |
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