Yaesu FT-817 Operating Manual

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37FT-817 Operating ManualARTSTM (AUTO RANGE TRANSPOND SYSTEM) OperationThe ARTSTM system uses DCS signaling to inform you when you and another ARTS™-equippedstation are within communications range. This can be especially valuable during search-and-rescue operations, as a base station can quickly use ARTS™ to alert a field unit that it is out ofrange; the field unit can then move to a better location to re-establish communications.1. Press the key momentarily, then rotate the knob, as needed, until OperatingFunction Row 6 [SSM, SCH, ART] appears on the display.2. Press the (ART) key to activate ARTS™ operation.3. Your display will change to “out range” to indicate the begin-ning of ARTS™ operation. Every 25 seconds, your radio willtransmit a “polling” call to the other station. When that stationresponds with its return ARTS™ polling signal, your displaywill change to “in range” to confirm reception of the response.4. To cancel ARTS operation, press the (ART) key again (the “out range” or“in range” indication will disappear from the LCD).The ARTS™ feature offers a choice of beep options to alert you to the currentstatus of ARTS™ operation. Use MENU #09 (ARTS BEEP) on page 61 to select thebeep option that is best for your operating needs.CW Identifier SetupThe ARTS™ feature includes a CW identifier. When it is activated, the radio will send “DE(your callsign) K” in Morse code every ten minutes during ARTS™ operation.To program the CW IDer, use Menu #31 (ID), as described on page 64. And to activate theCW IDer, use Menu #18 (CW ID).FM T RANSMISSIONTRANSMITTER O PERATION