Yaesu FT-7900R Operating Manual

Also see for FT-7900R: Technical supplement

66 FT-7900R OPERATING MANUALYou can transfer all data stored in one FT-7900R to another FT-7900R by utilizing thehandy “Cloning” feature. This requires a user-constructed Cloning cable which connects theDATA jacks on the two transceivers, as shown below.To clone from one transceiver to another, use the following procedure:1. Insert the Cloning Cable into the DATA jack of each transceiver.2. Turn both transceivers off, then press and hold in the [MHz(PRI)] key on each radiowhile turning the power on again.3. Rotate the DIAL knob on each radio to select (F-7 CLONEF-7 CLONEF-7 CLONEF-7 CLONEF-7 CLONE), then press and hold in the[BAND(SET)] key. The display will disappear for amoment, then the “CLONECLONECLONECLONECLONE” notation will appear on thedisplay.4. On the “destination” radio, press the [LOW(ACC)] key.The “- -- -- -- -- - RRRRRXXXXX ----- -----” indicator will appear on the display.5. Now, on the “Source” radio, press the [V/M(MW)] key.The “- -- -- -- -- - TTTTTXXXXX ----- -----” indicator will appear on the display, andthe cloning data transfer will immediately begin.6. If there is a problem during the cloning process, “ER-ER-ER-ER-ER-RORRORRORRORROR” will be displayed. Check your cable connections,and try again.7. If cloning was successful, “CLONECLONECLONECLONECLONE” will reappear on both displays.8. Turn both transceivers off, then remove the Cloning Cable. Channel and operating datafor both radios are now identical. They both may be turned on now for normal operation.CLONINGPKSGND