Yaesu FT-8800R Operating Manual

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58 FT-8800R Operating ManualYou can transfer all data stored in one FT-8800R to another FT-8800R 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 “left” [V/M] key on each radiowhile turning the power on again.3. Rotate the “right” DIAL knob on each radio to select (CLONE START), then press the[SET] key. The display will disappear for a moment, then the “CLONE” notation willappear on the display.4. On the “destination” radio, press the “left” [LOW] key. The “CLONE -RX-” indicatorwill appear on the display.5. Now, on the “source” radio, press the “left” [V/M] key. The “CLONE -TX-” indicator willappear on the display, and the cloning data transfer will immediately begin.6. If there is a problem during the cloning process, “CLONE ERROR” will be displayed.Check your cable connections, and try again.7. If cloning was successful, the “CLONE -RX-” and “CLONE -TX-” indicators will disap-pear.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.13.8VDCANTEXT SPDATA13.8VDCANTEXT SPDATAPKSGNDCLONING