Yaesu FT-7800R Operating Manual

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51FT-7800R OPERATING MANUALARTS ™: AUTO R ANGE T RANSPONDER S YSTEMARTS Polling Time OptionsThe ARTS feature may be programmed to poll every 25 seconds (default value) or 15 sec-onds. The default value provides maximum battery conservation, because the polling signalis sent out less frequently. To change the polling interval:1. Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for 1/2 second to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #3 (AR INT).3. Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotatethe DIAL knob to select the desired polling interval (15or 25 seconds).4. Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save thenew setting, then press and hold in the [BAND(SET)]key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.ARTS Alert Beep OptionThe ARTS feature allows two kinds of alert beeps (with the additional option of turningthem off), so as to alert you to the current status of ARTS operation. Depending on yourlocation and the potential annoyance associated with frequent beeps, you may choose theBeep mode which best suits your needs. The choices are:INRANG: The beeps are issued only when the radio first confirms that you are within range,but does not re-confirm with beeps thereafter.ALWAYS: Every time a polling transmission is received from the other station, the alertbeeps will be heard.OFF: No alert beeps will be heard; you must look at the display to confirm currentARTS status.To set the ARTS Beep mode, use the following procedure:1. Press and hold in the [BAND(SET)] key for one second to enter the Set mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu #2 (AR BEP).3. Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily, then rotatethe DIAL knob to select the desired ARTS Beep mode(see above).4. Press the [BAND(SET)] key momentarily to save thenew setting, then press and hold in the [BAND(SET)]key for 1/2 second to exit to normal operation.