FT-726R OPERATING MANUAL YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. €.P.0. BOX 1500FT-726R ALL MODE TRIBANDER GENERAL DESCRIPTION The FT-726R is designed for the V/UHF amateur operator who requires every conesivable operating feature necessary for unlimited single and multi-band all mode operation with one convenient package. Inter changeable plug-in RF modules for each band allow the operator to install the bands of his choice. Fach module provides 10 watts of RF output in all modes, and up Co (liree modules can be installed at one time. Other modules can be installed or exchanged in a matier of minutes, and cach includes a connector for controlling an external RF power amplifier. A new degree of operating Mexibility is made possible by 2 custom designed 8-bit NMOS microprocessor, coupled with a careful combination of front panel Key buttons and contiols that allows straightforward convenience even for the most exotic types of operation, such as reverse odd shift repeater testing or full duplex erossband splits for amateur satellite QSOs. Special features are provided for cach mode of operation, such as a discriminator center tuning meter and independent channel step tuning knob for FM, IF shift and width controls for CW and SSB, an AF SSB speech processor, and provision for an optional narrow CW filter, All modes can be tuned or seamed in 20 Hz sieps, and both the tuning knobs and scanning system have selectable tuning rates. All of the features that are considered extras on monoband transceivers aro included, such as priority channel checking, programmable repeater shift, programmable limited band scanning, eleven memories storing both frequency and mode, memory scanning, and lithium memory backup retaining the memories, VFOs, programmed odd shift and clarifier offset. In addition to the shift/width system, other fimctions previously unavailable exeept on HP transceivers include selectable AGC rates, RF gain control, fully independent multimode, multiband dual VFOs, and memory clarifier with separate display. Yaesu’s unique dual multimeter system is include for expanded monitoring capability in both transmit and receive, or full duplex. Options include the Satellite IF Unit, 600 Hz CW narrow filter, DC cable for 13.5V mobile or emergency operation, and a growing selection of RF modules for various bands. Please study this manual carefully in order to become familiar with the many convenient features and capabilities of the FT-726R,SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency coverage: 50 — 53.9998 MHz (option) 144 — 145.9998 MHz or 144 — 147,99998 MHz 430 — 439,998 MHz (option) 440 — 449.99998 MHz (option) Frequency steps: 20/200 Hz for SSB/CW/FM 5/10 kHz or 12./25 kHz for FM-CH mode (per local requirements) Repeater shifts: +1 MHz for 50 MHz £600 kHz for 144 MHz £5 MHz, #1.6 MHz or *7.6 MHz for 430 MHz (Programmable repeater shift also included) Operating modes: USB, LSB, CW, FM Power requirements: 100, 110, 117, 200, 220, or 234 VAC @ 50/60 Hz or 13.8 VDC (w/optional cable) Power consumption: Receive: 45 VA (AC), 1.5 A (DC) Transmit: 120 VA (AC), 4.5 A (DC) for 10 W RF Dimensions: 334 (W) x 129 (H) x 315 (D) mm Weight: Approx. 11 kg. (w/o optional modules, Satellite Unit) TRANSMITTER Power input: 6m — : 20 WPEP/DC for 10 Wout 2m = 30 WPEP/DC for 10 Wout 70m : 30 WPEP/DC for 10 W out Carrier suppression: Better than 40 dB Spurious radi Better than ~60 4B Unwanted sideband suppression: Better than 40 dB ‘Transmitter audio response: 300-2,700 Hz at ~6dB (SSB) Maximum deviation: 5 kHz (FM) Modulation types: A3J_ : Balanced modulator F3__: Variable reactance modulator Frequency stability: 6m: Better than #10 ppm 2m: Better than +10 ppm 70cm : Better than +5 ppm Microphone impedance: 500-600 ohms Tone call frequency: 1,800 Hz or 1,750 Hz (per local requirements) RECEIVER Less than 0.15 «V for 10 dB (S+N)/N : Less than 0.15 #V for 10 dB (S+N)/N Less than 0.15 wV for 12 dB (SENDIN Less than 0.25 4V for 12 dB SINAD Less than 0.25 uV for 12 dB SINAD + Less than 0.20 pV for 12 4B SINAD (CW sensitivity is same as SSB if the optional CW filter is not installed) 70 cm SSB 6mFM 2m EM 70 cm FM Selectivity (~6 4B/-60 dB): SSB : 2.4 kHz/4.0 kHz (adjusts continuously from 1.2 kHz to 2.4 kHz at -6 dB) CW : 600 Hz/1.2 kHz (with optional CW filter) FM : 15 kHz/30 kHz (CW selectivity is same as SSB if the optional CW filter is not installed) Image rejection: Better than 60 dB AF output: 1.5 W min. @8 ohms, 10% THD AF output impedance: 4-16 ohms IF frequencies: 10.810 MHz 10.750 MHz 45S kHz 67.615 MHz (70 cm units only) Specifications subject to change without notice or obligationSUPPLIED AC Power Cord, 9013280 79013282 79013283 ‘19013284 Spare Fuse 2A (Q0000003) 100-117 VAC 2 wire, 2 prong plug 3 wire, 3 prong Aust: ACCESSORIES 3 wire, 3 prong UL plug tralian plug 3 wire, 2 prong EU plug OPTIONS 50 MHz Unit For 50-54 MHz (See model chart below) 430 MHz Unit For 430-440 MHz("—) 440 MHz Unit For 440-450 MHz( Satellite Unit For cross-band full duplex (03000236) XF-45SMC 600 Hz CW filter (D2000034) 1A (Q0000002) 200-234 VAC FTS-32R* Tone squelch (32 selectable tones) EXT Spkr plug C107 1 (D3000205) (P0090034) FTE-36* Tone encoder (31 selectable tones) Dummy plug QS-P4F4 1 (D3000203) (P1090042 jumpered Pin | to 3) MD-Igg Desk-top microphone (D1000039) Extender Foot 30A 2 MH-Igg. 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If the BACKUP switch under the top cover is in the OFF position, switching the POWER off will also clear the memories inthe transceiver Othorwise, the internal lithium battery will retain the memory information regardless of the setting of this switch, or the removal of external power ® ‘When any of these momentary-contact switches are pressed, a short beep will sound, indicating that the command has been aevepted by the CPU. Push Button Switches (small) (A) LSB Press this button to select lover sideband § operation on the selected VEO, (B) USB Press this button to select upper sideband SSB ‘operation on the selected VFO. © @) (B) (F) cw Press this button to select CW operation on he selected VEO. FM Press this button to select FM operation on the selected VFO, ©. CLEAR Pressing this button clears the clarifier memo- ry to zero, cancelling any offset previously tuned when the darifier wes on, Otherwise the clarifier offsct will be retained in the memory. SCAN-DOWN Press this hutton momentarily to cause the operating frequency to move down one step. Hold it in for about 1/2 second to activate the scanner, after which it may be released and scanning will continue until it is again pressed. To manually resume scanning, press this button again for 1/2 second. When ‘operating from a memory channel, use the SCAN-DOWN button to start and stop limited bard or memory channel scanning.(G) SCAN-UP ‘This button functions in the same manner as the DOWN button, but steps from lower to higher frequency. Note: The functions of these two buttons are duplicated by the UP and DWN buttons on the MH-Ips and MD-1B8 microphones. The FST button on these microphones duplicates the fune- tion of the STEP button (page 7). ® mic This 8-pin jack accepts a standard or scanning microphone. Impedance should be 600 ohms, and pin connections are shown on page 14. @ PHONES Standard monaural or stereo headphones with 4-16 ohms impedance may be connected to this jack, Stereo headphones with a 3-contact plug will reproduce the audio in both ears, as with monaural headphones and a 2-contact plug. Inserting the plug into this jack disables the internal speaker, or external speaker, if connected. ® MIC GAIN - DRIVE ‘The inner MIC GAIN control sets the input level from the microphone to the transmitter audio amplifier for SSB and FM transmission, SSB power output level can thus be adjusted by this control. The outer DRIVE control adjusts the RF carrier (power output) level during CW and FM transmis- sion. SHIFT -@> WIDTH During CW and SSB reception, the inner SHIFT control tunes the relative position of the receiver IF passband with respect to the frequency to which the receiver is tuned. The control is detented at the center position, and turning the control clockwise raises the center frequency of the pass- band, while tuming it counterclockwise lowers the center frequency. When set to the center position, the passband center frequency is aligned with the receiving frequency shown on the display. The outer WIDTH control adjusts the IF band- width of the receiver during CW and SSB recep- tion, Maximum bandwidth is provided when this control is set in the center detent, and is equal to the combined selectivity of the standard and/or nal (CW) IF filters in use for the mode selected. Clockwise rotation moves the upper skirt of the IF passband lower in frequency, and counterclockwise rotation moves the lower skirt upwards. @ AF GAIN -- sQL ‘The inner AF GAIN control adjusts the gain of the receiver audio amplifier, Rotate this control clock- wise to increase the volume. The outer SQL (squelch) control adjusts the receiver threshold level (relative to the incoming signal level) at which the receiver audio and auto- matic scan stop are disabled during reception of all modes. Before adjusting this control, set the RF GAIN control fully clockwise, as these controls interact. @® _ BUSY (Green LED) During reception, this indicator will be lit whenever the squelch is opened. During SSB and FM trans- mission, this LED serves as @ modulation level indicator to facilitate proper adjustment of the MIC GAIN control. When the Satellite Unit is installed and the transceiver is operated full duplex, this LED indicates both of the above functions simultaneously @ _ BAND DOWN When receiving on a VFO, press this button momentarily to step the frequency down | MHz (except from the lowest MHz range of the band, in which case the frequency will step t6 the top edge of the next lower band). If the transceiver is tuned to the lowest portion of the lowest frequency band, and this button is pressed, the frequency will jump to the high edge of the highest frequency ‘band. Hold this button in for multiple stepping. @ Tuning Knob This knob tunes the selected operating VFO at a rate of 10 kHz per turn, unless the STEP button is depressed to select 100 kHz per tur. () BAND UP This button functions in the same manner as the BAND DOWN button, stepping higher in frequency to the top portion of the highest band and then to the low edge of the lowest band.@® On Ain (Rea LED) This indicator lights whenever the transmitter is activated. (3 FM-CH/CLAR (Knob and LED) This knob is disabled unless the associated red LED is lit. It is activated to tune standard FM channel steps (or half:steps if the STEP button is depressed) by depressing the FM-CH button when operating on a VFO in the FM mode. When operating FM from a memory channel, depressing the FM-CH button will cause the indicator to light, but will not enable this knob to tune away from the memory channel frequency. This knob is also activated as the clarifier tuning control, whenever the CLARifier button is de- pressed; for FM, CW and SSB reception, from either a VFO or memory channel, Clarifier tuning steps are 20 Hz per detent of the control, and clarifier offset is stored in RAM until cleared by the C. CLEAR button. When this knob is rotated clockwise, the clarifier offset frequency is raised, and when rotated counterclockwise the frequency is lowered. If the clarifier offset is below the transceiver frequency, a minus sign appears to the left of the clarifier frequency display. The clarifier function of this knob has priority over the FM channel tuning function when both are activated at the same time. @® sTEP This button functions in conjunction with the FM- CH/CLAR knob when activated for the FM-CH function only, allowing selection of either full or half-channel step tuning by the knob or scanner. Also, when scanning from a VFO or during limited band scan operation from memory channels, the STEP button selects the scanning rate of 2 kHz or 20 kHz (when depressed) per second for CW and SSB operation, and FM operation when the FM-CH function is not activated. The functions of the STEP button are duplicated by the FST button on the microphone. When operating from a VFO and tuning with the main knob, the STEP button selects tuning rates of 10 kHz or 100 kHz (when depressed), per revolu- tion. @® RF GAIN > TONE The inner RF GAIN control adjusts the gain of the front-end and IF amplifiers of the receiver. During ‘SSB and CW reception this is accomplished by the AGC line, from which the S-meter voltage is also derived. Thus the setting of the RF GAIN control will affect S-meter deflection during CW and SSB reception. Receiver sensitivity in all modes is affected, with the greatest sensitivity present when this control is set fully clockwise. Reducing the sensitivity with this contro! will also effect the operation of the squelch and automatic scan-stop funetions, so unless signals are strong enough to cause distortion, this control should be set fully clockwise. The outer TONE control adjusts the audio characteristics of the receiver audio amplifier, Clockwise rotation increases the high audio fre- quencies, and the optimum setting of this control depends on the headphones or loudspeaker in use, and the preference of the operator. (® Push Button Switches (medium size, momentary contact) With the exception of the CALL button, pressing these buttons will cause a short beep to sound when the CPU accepts the command. If the beep does not sound, the command was not accepted because of incompatibility of the command with the present operating status of the CPU, For example, if the scanner is activated, only the CALL button in the tone burst function will have any effect on operation. All other buttons are disabled during scanning, (A) VEO Press this button to change the operating frequency source from a memory channel (or the priority function) to VFO A or B, as the setting of the VFO selector. If operation is already occurring from a VFO and this button is pressed, opera- tion is unaffected and no beep will sound, determined by (B) CALL This button has one of two functions, depend- ing on the model type of the FT-726R. One of these functions is burst tone activation. In(c) (D) (E) (F) this case, pressing this will activate the trans- mitter and, if the BURST switch on the top cover is set to ON, a 1750 or 1800 Hz tone will be transmitted for as long as the CALL button is depressed. In other models, pressing this button simply recalls the frequency and mode stored in the CALL memory channel. MR ‘This Memory Recall button selects operation ‘on the mode and frequency stored in the memory channel to which the MEMORY selector is set, when operation was previously from a VFO (or the priority function). Once the MR button has been pressed, the memory channel may be changed by the MEMORY selector, or memory scanning or limited band ‘anning may be activated. The Tuning Knob and the FM-CH functions are disabled. PRI This button activates the PRlority channel checking function, in which the memory channel selected by the MEMORY selector is automatically checked for activity every five seconds during reception on one of the VFOs. The scanner is disabled during priority opera- tion, as are the M>V and MW buttons. The CALL button is not disabled for the tone burst function. Pressing either the VFO or MR buttons will cancel the priority channel check- ing function. MoV Pressing this button transfers the memory channel frequency and mode selected by the MEMORY selector and displayed on the fre- quency display into the selected VFO. Opera- tion must be from the memory channel (MR button pressed previously), as this button is deactivated during operation from a VFO. The mode and frequency data previously stored in the selected VFO will be over- written. MW When operating from a VFO, pressing this button causes the operating frequency and mode of the selected VFO to be stored in the memory channel selected by the MEMORY -8 selector. Previously stored mode and frequen- cy data in that channel is overwritten. This Memory Write button has the converse func tion of the M+V button. (D VFO Selector This rotary switch selects between VFO A and VFO B for transceive or split frequency operation, when the VEO function is activated by the VFO button. Frequency and mode data for each VFO are stored independently from the memories and from one another, but retained by the lithium backup battery in the same manner as the memo- ries. The A and B positions of this selector are for simplex operation only. The RA-TB (receive on VFO A, transmit on VFO B) and RB-TA (vice-versa) positions are for split frequency operation, and for full duplex operation when the optional Satellite Unit is installed and activated. (@® MEMORY Selector The “0” through “9” positions of this selector are for storing and recalling the memory channels. To ensure proper operation of the limited band scan- ning function, the lowest memory frequency should be stored in channel 0, and the highest in channel 9, with other memory frequencies in order between the two. ‘An eleventh memory channel, MEMORY position “CALL”, is also available for all memory functions except limited band scanning. In models not equipped for the burst function of the CALL but- ton, this memory is recalled instantly when the CALL button is pressed, ‘The “MS” position of the MEMORY Selector is for memory scanning. When this selector is set to this position during memory operation, and the SCAN- UP or DOWN button is pressed, the operating frequency will shift to the next memory channel frequency (and mode). If one of the scan buttons is held in for about one second, scanning of the memory channels will begin.(9 VFO A-B Pressing this button while receiving from either VFO A or B, will cause the frequency and mode of the VFO that is displayed to overwrite the previous contents of the VFO that is not displayed The previous data stored in the non-selected VFO is thus lost. Operation must be from a VFO or the priority mode, receive only, @ SATELLITE Selector When the optional Satellite Unit is installed, this rotary switch selects the operating parameters to be displayed and accessed by the transceiver mode and frequency controls during full duplex opera- tion. For other types of operation, or if the Satellite option is not installed, this selector should be set to the OFF position. All operation must be from the VFOs during full duplex operation. @) REVERSE (Pushbutton and LED) When operating semi duplex using the repeater shift function, press this button to exchange the transmit and receive frequencies (while receiving). ‘The Red indicator next to the button will be lit during reverse shift operation, and pressing the button again will retum the transceiver to the original shift. The REVERSE function can not be used for exchanging the contents of VFO A and VFO B during split frequency operation using the two VFOs, but this can be done with the RA-TB and RB-TA positions of the VFO Selector. @ RPT SELECT This selector is used for repeater operation, select- ing plus or minus standard or programmable shifts The SIMP position is used when simplex operation or semi or full duplex operation between VFOs A and Bis desired ‘The SFT SET position is used for programming non-standard repeater shifts. When the RPT SELECTOR is set to this position, all other trans- ceiver controls are disabled (except the MW button and tuning knobs, used for setting the shift), and the frequency display indicates the programmed shift. The SFT and +SFT positions then select the direction of the programmed shift (receive-to- transmit frequency). The RPT and +RPT positions select standard repeater shifts for the operating band selected, according to local policies and regulations. These standard shifts are programmed at the factory in the different models of FT-726R for different countries. Note: If the repeater shift is selected so as to attempt operation outside of the maximum band limits of the transceiver, the Error mode will automatically disable transceiver operation. When this occurs the frequency display will show an “E” at the left side, and the RPT SELECTor must be set to another position. @)_ Mode Indicator LEDs ‘These eight LEDs indicate the operating mode of the transceiver. One of the upper (dark green) indicators will be lit during full duplex operation with the optional Satellite Unit. Otherwise, only the lower (light green) indicators are used, indicat- ing the mode of the operating VFO or memory channel @ vi During normal operation, the source of the operat- ing frequency is indicated by the first character at the left side of the display, except during the Error mode, as described in the note above. I Display The seven digits in the center of the display show the VFO or memory frequency to the nearest 100. Hz, the figure. When the CLARifier is activated, two additional digits appear at the right side of the display, indicating the frequency difference between the selected VFO or memory and the clarified operating frequency, from zero to 9.9 kHz. When this offset causes the operating frequency to be lower than the displayed frequency, these two digits are preceded by a minus sign. as shown in SFT SET (programmable) Tt 747 G FFRGTES - as R-VFOA mus at b-vFO-B E-Error 3-timeanoscan Gnu % MEM CHAN P-pRionITY CALL" MEM CHAN@ SAT METER This selector determines the function of Meter 1 during full duplex operation. In the DISC position, when receiving FM, Meter I will indicate receiver DISCriminator center tuning while Meter II indicates received signal strength. When the SAT METER Selector is set to the ALC position, Meter I indicates transmitter ALC (see Meter I figure), while Meter II indicates received signal strength. In the PO position, Meter I indicates transmitter output power while Meter II indicates received signal strength. @® Meter I ‘This meter indicates received signal strength in S- units during reception and full duplex operation with the optional Satellite Unit. Otherwise, during transmission, this meter indicates relative trans- mitter ALC on the lower scale. $s a8 3 §79 2040, 4 0 Jp ER Safe ALC zone S-Units and dB over $9 @ Meter I Except during full duplex operation, this meter indicates relative forward power output in watts during transmission of all modes, and DISCrimi- nator center tuning during FM reception. This meter is de-activated during CW and SSB reception, except during full duplex operation, when its function is determined by the SAT METER selector. 7 eh Y — pisc Sofe full duplex ALC zone Power output in watts @®)_ Push Button Switches (large, 2-position) (A) PROC When this button is depressed the audio speech PROCessor is activated for SSB trans- missions (only), =10- (B) «cy (D) (E) (F) (G) AGC-F When this button is depressed the fast AGC decay rate is selected for SSB and CW recep- tion, especially useful for scanning. When this button is in the out position the slow AGC decay rate is selected, CW NAR During CW reception when the optional XF- 455MC CW narrow filter is installed, this button selects narrow CW selectivity through the filter, FM-CH During FM operation, pressing this button will cause the FM-CH/CLAR indicator to light, indicating that PM channel step tuning is activated (via the FM-CH/CLAR knob or scanner), unless the overriding CLAR func tion is activated simultaneously. CLAR Press this button to activate the CLARifier function, When activated, two additional digits will appear to the right of the operating frequency on the display, and the FM-CH/ CLAR indicator will be lit, The SCAN-UP and -DOWN buttons and main tuning knob will be disabled, and the FM-CH/CLAR knob will tune the receiving frequency away from the displayed frequency at a rate of 20 Hz per detent. Note: Clarifier offset is retained in RAM whether the CLAR button is on or off. The C, CLEAR button cancels the offset. NB Press this button to activate the noise blanker when impulse noise is present during SSB or CW reception. D, LOCK When this button is pressed all tuning, stepping and scanning functions are disabled. However, VFO and memory channel selec- tions and interchanges can still be made, and priority channel checking operation is still possible.EEE TOP COVER SWITCHES @ Memory Backup This miniature slide switch is located bencath the tubber plug. When set to the OFF position, all memory information will be erased whenever the POWER switch on the front pane] is off, or the power supply disconnected. When ON, the internal lithium battery will retain all memory information, including programmed repeater shift, clarifier off- set, and VFO and memory channel frequencies and modes. Backup current is so small that the life of the battery is not significantly affected by the position of this switch, so we recommend that it be kept in the ON position @_ Scan This thtee-position slide switch fs used to select the seanstop condition for all scanning and priority operation. When set to the BUSY position, the scanner will automatically halt whenever a received signal or noise is strong enough to open the receiver squelch (set by the SQL control) When set to the manual position, the seanner will stop only when manually directed to do so by pressing the SCAN buttons on the front panel or microphone, closing the PTT line, or pressing the CALL or MW buttons (not recommended), When the SCAN switch is set to the CLEAR posi- tion, the scanner will automatically halt whenever the receiver squelch closes, indicating « clear frequency @ stop/rause This two-position slide switch determines the halt status of the automatic scan-siop, When this switch is set to STOP, and the SCAN switch is set to BUSY or CLEAR, scanning will not resume unless so directed manually by the SCAN buttons on the front panel or microphone. When this switch is set to PAUSE and the SCAN switch is set to BUSY or CLEAR, scanning will resume automatically after about five seconds, Unless interrupted manvally by pressing the PTT switch or SCAN buttons again. During the pause, the decimals of the displayed frequency will blink, indicating that the automatic scanner is still active @ t.so When an optional subaudible tone squelch (CTCSS) unit is installed, this switch turns the unit on and oft ® burs This switch controls the internal 1750 or 1800 Hz tone burst generator for automatic burst. When this switch is set to the on position, the transmitter will automatically send a 0.5-second burst tone each time the PIT line is closed, When this switch is in the off position, tone burst can still be sent ‘manually by the CALL switch on the front panel. @ Tone Squelch Access Plug When an optional CTCSS unit is installed under this plug, accessed 10 reprogram the tone frequency. Other- ©, this plug should remain in place for protec- tion. the DIP switches on the unit may beREAR PANEL CONNECTIONS @&.@®,ana®stBv These three 1/8-inch mini phone jacks provide control signals for external RF power amplifiers, Each provides a closed circuit on transmit, open con receive (between the two juck contacts). The standard configuration of modules entails the 50 MHz Module being installed in the outermost posi- tion, the 144 MHz Module in the innermost position, and the 430 or 440 MHz Module in between, although this may be varied. The correct STBY jack for a certain band will depend on the placement of the module for that band, ( S0MHz ANT ‘The 50 MHz antenna feediine should be connected to this jack using a type M connector when the 50 MHz Module is installed in this position. (@) 430 MHz ANT ‘The 430 or 440 MHz antenna feediine should be connected to this jack using a type N connector, according to which Module is installed in this position, © 144 Miz ANT ‘The 144 MHz antenna feedline should be con- nected to this jack using a type M connector, when the 144 MHz Module is installed in this position. @ veissv This 4-pin jack accepts DC supply voltage for the transceiver witen used with the optional DC power cord. Otherwis plug must be connected here. Current drain is approximately 4.5A during transmission. If both DC and AC power are supplied at the same time, the transceiver will draw current from the DC for AC operation, the dummy supply only. Do not apply AC yoltage to this jack @® ac This 3-pin jack accepts the AC power cord for operation from standard AC lines. Do not apply DC voltage here. The dummy plug must be con- nected to the DC 13.8V jack for transceiver opera: tion from the AC line @ ruse For AC line voltages of 100, 110, or 117V, a 24 fuse must be installed in this socket. For AC line voltages of 200, 220 or 234V, a LA fuse must be installed. Use no other size (@ GND For best performance and safety, connect this ferminal to a good earth ground through the shortest path possible,@) Key This 2-contact 1/4-inch phone jack accepts the CW aight key or keyer output. Open circuit voltage is 8 VDC, and closed circuit keying signal from a si current is 0.8 mA. (2) PTT This RCA jack is connected in parallel with the PIT line, two contacts will switch the transceiver to the for external TR control. Shorting the transmit condition. 3) AF OUT This RCA jack provides « constant level of audio receiver, approximately 500 Vp-p at 600 ohms impedance output from the 1) sp This 1 /8-inch 2-conductor mini phone jack provides audio output for an external Speaker impedance should be 4-16 ohms, and the ‘tone \d level of this audio is controlled by the TONE and AF GAIN controls on the front panel. speaker BOTTOM PANEL FEET The feet on the bottom panel may be changed, if it is desired to change the viewing angle for the FT-726R. In the accessory kit for your FT-726R there are two extender feet with mounting pads. The according to the requis may be installed either in front of in back, ments of your station. MD -1y5/SP-102/FT-726RMICROPHONES. PLUG ASSEMBLY qePLUG CONNECTIONS 9 Ne MONAURAL HEADPHONE PLUG 0 EXTERNAL SPEAKER PLUG ast} Co _ noon C~ STEREO HEADPHONE PLUG a) KEY PLUG SIGNAL IRS ert owiren : GROUND (SHIELD) on _exe “Se, PTT, REC PLUGSINSTALLATION The. FT-726R is designed for operation from AC power, or from 13.8V DC with the optional DC cable. Power supply connections providing for operation from a variety of AC source voltages are available. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION Upon opening the packing carton, immediately give the transceiver a thorough visual inspection Check to see that all controls and switches are working freely, and inspect the cabinet for any signs of damage. If any damage has been sustained, immediately contact the shipping company, and document the damage completely, Save the pack- ing carton and foam packing material for possible use at later date. AC POWER CONNECTION ‘The FT-726R is designed for use in many areas of the world, using a variety of different supply voltages. Be absolutely certain that the voltage specification marked on the rear of the transceiver agrees with the local AC supply voltage. THIS INSPECTION MUST BE MADE BEFORE CON- NECTING THE AC POWER CORD TO THE REAR APRON OF THE TRANSCEIVER. If the transceiver is wired for another supply voltage, eeeeeeee 100 vac wovac change the connections to the primary of the power transformer as shown below. Also change the label on the rear panel. The dummy plug supplied with the transceiver must be connected to the DC 13.8V jack to enable AC operation Note Before connecting AC power for the first time, check the current rating of the fuse in the FUSE holder on the rear panel. This must be a 2A type for 100-117 VAC operation, or a IA type for 200-234 VAC operation. Also, if the power transformer primary wiring is changed, the fuse must be checked, and if necessary, replaced. TRANSCEIVER LOCATION AND GROUND In all station installations, a primary consideration js adequate air circulation around the heat sink and through the case, Do not place books or papers on or around the cabinet, and do not place the FT-726R on top of another heat-generating device, such as a linear amplifier. Avoid heat ducts and window locations that might expose the transceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in warm climates, Locate the transceiver so as to allow the shortest length of antenna feedline possible. POWER TRANSFORMER PRIMARY CONNECTIONS 16Ground the transceiver using a heavy braided cable of the shortest length possible. Water pipes are generally not satisfactory as grounding points; it is better to use earth rods with the grounding cable securely connected to each point in the ground system. ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS For best performance, all antennas used with the FT-726R should present 50 ohms resistive im- pedance to the transceiver across the respective operating band. In general, each band requires a different antenna, and operation on certain modes ideally also requires different antenna polarization. For example, FM communications usually use vertical polarization, while SSB and CW use horizontal polarization, except for satellite com- munications, which use both, or circular polariza- tion. Space here does not permit adequate description of the numerous types of antennas to determine which is best for your particular requirements, but we do recommend referring to publications dealing directly with antennas for VHF and UHF, in order to obtain the best performance from the FT-726R. Your Yaesu dealer may also have some helpful advice. Regardless of what type of antenna is used with the FT-726R, special attention should be paid to the feedline between the transceiver and antenna, This should be coaxial cable of the highest quality and largest size practical, and should be kept as short as possible, especially on the higher frequen: cy bands. Do not use any type of cable connectors other than those specifically designed to mate with the coaxial jacks on the rear of each Band Module type M connectors for the lower frequencies, and type N for the higher frequencies. Poor quality cable or poor connections will degrade performance substantially, particularly on the UHF bands. ~17-DC OPERATION ‘The FT-726R can be operated from DC power using the optional DC power cable. This cable includes a fuse holder in which a SA fuse must be installed. DC voltage should be 13.8V +10% to maintain operating specifications (but in no case above 15V), and the DC source must be capable of providing 4.SA continuously for the transmitter. Connect the RED wire of the DC cable to the positive DC source, and the BLACK wire to negative, When the transceiver is operated from an external DC source, always make sure that the transceiver POWER switch is OFF before connect- ing, disconnecting or switching the external source. When the dummy plug is removed from the DC 13.8V jack on the rear panel, the internal AC power supply is disabled, so if the AC power cable js connected to the transceiver at the same time as a DC source, current will be drawn from the DC source only. Use care to avoid applying DC to the |AC jack, or AC to the DC jack, as this could damage the equipment. CAUTION PERMANENT DAMAGE WILL RESULT IF IMPROPER SUPPLY VOLTAGE OR RE- VERSED POLARITY DC IS APPLIED TO THE TRANSCEIVER. OUR WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BY APPLICATION OF IMPROPER SUPPLY VOLTAGE. DO NOT CONNECT THE AC POWER CORD TO A DC POWER SOURCE, OR AC VOLTAGE TO THE DC 13.8V JACK. DC Dummy Plug connections DC Plug connections for external DC supplyOPERATION The variety of different operating functions in the FT-726R afford substantial flexibility to virtually any amateur radio pursuit on the VHF and UHF bands. However, himself with the interdependent functions of the controls in order to obtain optimum performance for his particular requirements. the operator must familiarize Before connecting the FT-726R, to the power source, please read the Installation section of this manual on pages 16 and 17, and also the Front Panel Controls section. While becoming familiar with the many fine features of the FT-726R, feel free to refer back to the preceding sections when- ever the functions of a particular switch or control become unclear. Certain commands can cause the microprocessor to disable some or most of the normal transceiver functions for protective pur- poses, though this is not a sign of damage or malfunction. If unable to retum the transceiver to normal operation by adjusting the front panel controls, reset the microprocessor by switching the POWER switch off, waiting a few seconds, and then switching on again. If necessary, clear the memories also by switching the Backup switch off while the POWER switch is off, and then tum both switches back on, Although the following procedures are arranged according to mode, some of which may not be of Particular interest to the operator, please study each section in the order that they are written and perform each step with the transceiver controls, so as to gain a clear understanding of each funetion. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack on the front panel, and the CW key or keyer output to the KEY jack on the rear panel, if desired. ~19- FM 1 Preset the front panel controls as follows: POWER . OFF MIC GAIN and DRIVE fully counterclockwise SHIFT and WIDTH AF GAIN and SQL. 12 o'clock fully counterclockwise STEP button out position RF GAIN - fully clockwise TONE. . 12 o’elock (adjust later as desired) VFO Selector. “ay MEMORY Selector. RPT SELECT SATELLITE Selector SAT METER Selector Large Buttons ‘SIMP” “OFF” “ALC” all out Press the POWER button ON, and notice the display and indicator LEDs. If the transceiver has not been operated previously, or if the Backup switch (page 11) is off, the micro- processor will display the default condition. In this case, the USB mode indicator above the display is lit, and the display shows 147.000.0 (or 145.000.0 in models for use in countries where the upper limit of the 2-meter band is 146 MHz). Because the VFO selector is set to “A”, an “Ais displayed at the left side of the display, and because the SQL (squelch) control is fully counterclockwise, the BUSY indicator is lit (squelch open). ‘The default frequency and mode conditions will not be met when the Backup switch is on and other” frequencies have been tuned previously. Once the memory functions are clear to the operator, the Backup switch should be switched on and left on, and in some cases this switch will be turned on at the factory before shipping. When the Backup switch is on, the mode and frequency played with the POWER switch is pressed will be those last tuned when the transceiver was switched off previously. The following procedures will still apply.6. Press the small FM (MODE) button, and notice that the indicator above the display has, changed accordingly. Also notice that Meter I now deflects, indicating discriminator tuning. Rotate the AF GAIN control clockwise until a signal or noise is heard in the speaker. Press either the BAND DOWN or BAND UP button and notice that the display steps down or up one megahertz. Now hold either of these buttons in and observe the band stepping sequence, which depends on which RF Modules are installed in the transceiver. Step around to a frequency range where local stations are known to be active (and for which a proper antenna is connected). Press the large FM-CH button, and notice that the red indicator above the FM-CH/CLAR knob lights. Rotate this knob to tune the transceiver to a clear channel, where only noise is present and Meter I deflects to center, and advance the SQL control clockwise just to the point where the noise is silenced and the BUSY indicator is extinguished. Now tune the FM-CH/CLAR knob to receive a signal, at which point the BUSY indicator will again light. The signal is precisely tuned when Meter I deflects to the center. Meter II indicates signal strength in S-units. Notice that each detent of the knob steps one full channel step. To tune half-steps, press the STEP button next to the knob. For simplex operation, simply press the PTT switch on the microphone to transmit on the same frequency. Advance the DRIVE control clockwise until the PO indication on Meter I just ceases to increase, while the ALC indica tion on Meter II remains in the safe zone, Then advance the MIC GAIN while speaking into the microphone with a normal voice, to the point where the green BUSY LED flickers with speech. When adjusting the DRIVE control, PO deflection depends on the antenna jpedance, and will be “8” for a SO-ohm resistive load. If the PO reading is less than “5”, the antenna is probably mismatched.” For repeater operation, set the RPT SELECT knob to the position that corresponds with the shift being used by the repeater. For ~20 standard shifts, use the RPT position if the repeater is receiving at a lower frequency than that on which it transmits, or the +RPT position if the repeater receive frequency is higher. When the PTT switch on the micro- phone is closed, the displayed frequency will be that on which your transmission occurs. Set the BURST switch on the top cover to ON, or press the CALL button if a manual burst tone is required. If a repeater is found that does not use the standard frequency shifts for which the FT-726R is programmed, set the RPT SELECT knob to the SFT SET position while receiving. The display will now show only five digits in place of the operating frequency, which will be 0.000.0 unless programmed previously. To program the odd repeater shift, simply tune the FM-CH/CLAR knob until the shift frequency is displayed (use the STEP button if the shift is a multiple of a half-step). If the odd split is not a multiple of either whole or half of the standard FM channel steps, set the shift as close as possible. Then press the FM-CH button to cancel this func- tion and use the main tuning knob to set the exact odd shift on the display. Press the FM- CH button again to reactivate the step tuning function ‘Once the correct odd shift frequency is shown on the display, press the MW button at the right side of the front panel to stote the odd shift for use. Now rotate the RPT SELECT knob to either -SFT or +SFT, the sign indicating the relative position of the repeater receiving frequency to its transmitting fre- quency, and close the PTT switch to transmit. Once programmed by the operator, the odd split will be stored in RAM as long as the Backup function is active, or until re- programmed by the operator, When operating with a repeater offset, it is possible to reverse the normal receiving and transmitting frequencies of the FT-726R, so as to transmit on the output frequency of the repeater and receive on the input. To do this, first tune the transceiver to the frequency and shift used by the repeater, and then press the REVERSE button. The adjacent LED will light if the command is accepted.