OPERATING MANUAL FT-212RH i, YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Yq ©.P.0. BOX 1500 \7 TOKYO, JAPANYAESU FT-212RH COMPACT 2m FM MOBILE TRANSCEIVER The FT-212RH is a compact, full-featured frequency synthesized FM mobile/base transceiver providing selectable power output of 5 and 45 watts on the 2m amateur band. Unique features include the optional DVS-1 Digital Voice System, which provides local and remote digital voice recording and playback when installed in the FT-212RH. Inside the FT-212RH, surface-mount components provide high reliability and performance, while modular circuit construction makes servicing easy. An all-new compartmentalized die-cast chassis provides superb rf {isolation and incredible overall ruggedness. A large liquid crystal display includes a bargraph PO/S-meter. Ambient light is sensed to automatically control the brightness of the display back-lighting and pilot lamps, dim- ming the display in dark environments. Operating features include memory selection and tuning in 5, 10, 12.5, 20 and 25 kHz selectable steps; The channel memory system includes eighteen general purpose memories, a one-touch recall CALL channel memory and two subband limit memories (for programmable subband scanning); one- touch repeater reverse; band and selected memory scanning with auto- resume after carrier-drop or 5-second pause, and priority channel moni- toring, Memory hiding and scan-skip are easily settable. Nineteen of the memories store either programmable repeater shift or Independent transmit and receive frequencies. Automatic Repeater Shift (ARS) can be enabled to select repeater transmitter offset automatically when tuned to a standard repeater subband. Any of 37 standard CTCSS (subaudible) fone frequencies (plus 97.4 Hz) can be displayed, selected ‘and programmed into any memory channel for transmission, and when the optional FTS-12 Unit is installed, for silent monitoring. The microphone jack includes signals for CAT System control from an external personal computer, and memory cloning to/from other FT-212RHs. A 1750 Hz burst tone generator is built-in and can be activated from the MH-I4A8 Speaker/Mic. DTMF keypad microphone options include the MH-15C8 and the MH-ISD8 with its own auto-dial DTMF memories. Ifthe burst tone is not needed, an internal jumper can be set to allow packet radio tne interfacing via the microphone jack Along with one microphone, the MMB-37 Reversible Mobile Bracket is supplied with the transceiver. For base station installations, the FP-700 AC Power Supply/External Speaker is optionally available. Please read this manual before installing or operating the FT-212RH. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES MMB-37 Mobile Mounting Bracket 6000056 Power Supply Cable T9015615 with two 15A fuses, 2.8m One of the microphones listed below. OPTIONS. Model Order Code DVS-1 Digital Voice Memory Unit 13000567 FTS-12 Tone Squelch Unit 3000488 SP-55 External Speaker MH-14A8° Hand Speaker/Mic w/Burst Button 1000051 MH-14B8 Hand Speaker/Mic 1000052 MH-14D8 Standard Hand Mic 1000067 MH-I5C8_ Hand Speaker/Mic w/DTMF keypad 1000060 MH-I5D8° Hand Mic w/DTMF Autodialler Memory 01000061 MF-1A3B Boom Microphone with flexible arm YH-L Headset (w/microphone) SB-10 PTT Switch Unit for MF-1A3B or YH-1GENERAL Frequency range: Vers. A: 144-148 MHz Vers, B: 144-146 MHz Channel steps (user-selectable): 5/10/12.5/20/25 kHz Standard repeater shift: $600 kHz. Mode of emission: G3E Antenna impedance: 50 ohms, unbalanced Supply voltage: 13.8 VDC #10%, neg. ground Supply current: Transmit 45W: 10A Receive 500mA; Stby 300mA Operating temp. range: -20 to +60 °C Frequency accuracy: 210ppm (-20° to +60°C) Case size (WHD): 140 x 40 x 160mm Weight: Approx. 1.25 kg RECEIVER Circuit type: Double-conversion superhet Intermediate frequencies: 10.7 MHz & 455 kHz Sensitivity (for 124B SINAD): better than 0,25uV Image ratio: better than 65dB Selectivity (~6/-604B}) 12/30 kHz Audio Output (for 5% THD]: at least 1.5W into 8 ohms TRANSMITTER RF output power (50 ohms): 5 watts and 45 watts Modulation method: Variable reactance Maximum deviatior 25 kHz ‘Spurious emissions: fat least 60 dB below carrier Microphone impedance: 2 kilohms Specifications subject to change without notice.CONTROLS & CONNECTORS FRONT PANEL Tih = eke) Omi 2) ®® © (1) Selector Knob Tals 24-position devented rotary switch is used for tuning a3 well as a wide variety of function selections. The DWN and UP keys on the micro: phone duplicate the functions of this knob. (2) Pash Button Switches ‘These push buttons select the various operating features, One or more beeps will sound if the resulting command is accepted (beep notes arc shown on page 33). The white labels above or to the right of the buttons indicate their primary functions, while the blue labels below the buttons te alternate functions, activated by pressing the FAVRITE button momentarily first, and then the other button within five seconds, Indic: For descriptive purposes in this manval, alternate button furctions are referenced by the blue label, with "[F]»" in front of it to remind you to press F/WRITE first. For example, "[F]+BEEP" indicates that you should press the F/WRITE button followed by the VOICE/BEEP button (within five seconds|. All butten functions are described in detail In the "Oper " section, and summarized in the Operator's Quick Reference Charts. ye(3) Auto Dimmer Sensor Behind the glass is @ photosensor which detects the level of ambient light, causing the display lamps to be automatically dimmed in the dark. (4) VOL Control This control adjust the volume of the receiver audio. (5) SQL Control This control sets the threshold level at which received signals (or noise) open the squelch. For maximum squelch sensitivity set this control from counterclockwise just to the point where noise is silenced (and the BUSY indicator on the display is off) when the channel is clear. (6) MIC Jack This 8-pin jack accepts microphone input and scanning control from the microphone and/or control signals from an external computer. Memory cloning can be performed with another transceiver through this jack, and an internal modification also allows packet radio tnc connection here, Pinout is shown on the next page. (7) POWER Switct This two-position push button turns the transceiver on and off. (8) LOW/LOCK Button Normally, this button toggles between high and low transmitter power output. When low power is selected, two low-pitched beeps sound ( J) ), and "LOW" appears at the lower right comer of the display. Two high- pitched beeps sound ( [f ) when high power is selected. If the F/WRITE button is pressed just before pressing the LOW/LOCK button, transmitter power is not changed, but rather low/high beeps sound ( J} }, and "LOCK" appears in reverse letters at the lower left corner of the display, indicating that the selector knob and all other agebuttons are now disabled. Pressing [F]+LOCK again sounds high/low beeps ( [f } as the lock condition is release (9) Display The display segments are follows. The meaning of each is described elsewhere in this manual, Memory Alt. Key CTCSS _Rptr Shift sateen] fm Direction py ave ote mv | “145.0805 [Operating Frequency, Rptr Offset Freq. CTCSS Freq. or Tate [DvS-1 Status Info Squetch Open ee “—~ s-Meter/PO Meter 4 Controls Locked Memory Tunable Low Power (Tx) ae Scan Down 7 Burst or Squeleh (see page 17) MIC Jack Pinout —6-REAR PANEL () 13.8vDe Cabi This is the power supply connection for the transceiver. Use the DC Cable s Pigtail and the car battery or other DC power supply. c pplicd with the transceiver 10 make connection between thi able of at least 10 Amperes: (continuous). Make cer positive side of the supply (2) EXT SP (External Speaker) Jack to 16-ohm external speaker This 2-contact mini phone jack accepts a Yaesu SP-3, SP-4 or SP-55. When this jack the internal speaker is dissbled. has or plug is inserted into (3) ANT (Antenna) Jack Connect a 2m-band antenna to this type-M socket using 50-ohm coaxial able and a type-M plug. Make sure the antenna is designed specifically for use at the operating frequency.