yaesu question

[kk4fpx]

I am real new to ham radio. I have a yaesu FT-1900R,that a fellow ham set up for me to talk on a repeater.Anyone know how to set it to simplex and get it back to repeater mode again?

[WX7P]

the manual is available on line. Google it and you'll get your answer...

[K7SGJ]

You can go to the Yaesu web site, and download the manual. It will explain how to do everything the radio is capable of doing.

[NQ6U]

I'm more of an Icom man m'self, but you can download the manual here (http://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=106&encProdID=785189D773021EA05D9F038967A35D08&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0). Click on the "Files" tab.

[KC2UGV]

There's a D/MR button. Push it.

That being said, RTFM, in the most friendly way. You need to learn the ins and outs, and be a little worried each time you key up. It's good for future behaviour, to be a little worried about correct operating each time you key your radio :)

And, welcome to the hobby :)

[N8YX]

What everybody else stated. That said, certain Yaesu manuals are NOT noted for brevity so you may have to dig a little to find what you're after.

And welcome to the hobby!

[ki4itv]

Welcome to The Island as well.
You'll find everyone here both frank and funny.

[WØTKX]

Frank doesn't like that kind of attention. :stickpoke:

I dunno about the FT-1900R, but most of the newer rigs have the repeater offset defaulted to
"ON" for the parts of the band that have repeater inputs, and "OFF" in the other areas.

[kk4fpx]

wotkx,you are right. if I'd tried it I wouldn't had to ask.
I have one more question.I am learning code and want to buy a cheap CW 40 meter transeiver(if there is such a thing)Looking at catalogs I see the term side tone.Can someone tell me what that means?
Also anything else I need to watch for.
And thanks to all for your replies to my last no such thing as a dumb question.

[w2amr]

wotkx,you are right. if I'd tried it I wouldn't had to ask.
I have one more question.I am learning code and want to buy a cheap CW 40 meter transeiver(if there is such a thing)Looking at catalogs I see the term side tone.Can someone tell me what that means?
It's a feature that allows you to hear what you are sending.

[KB3LAZ]

wotkx,you are right. if I'd tried it I wouldn't had to ask.
I have one more question.I am learning code and want to buy a cheap CW 40 meter transeiver(if there is such a thing)Looking at catalogs I see the term side tone.Can someone tell me what that means?
Also anything else I need to watch for.
And thanks to all for your replies to my last no such thing as a dumb question.

This is actually 40/30 but...

http://www.tentec.com/products/Two-Band-CW-QRP-Transceiver-%2d-40-%2d-30-Meters.html

There is this which is significantly cheaper.

http://www.gigaparts.com/store.php?action=profile&sku=ZMF-9340K&gclid=CNDBwoznlq4CFUFN4Aod8CGNKQ

This one is 4 band and something I have been considering.

http://www.tentec.com/products/4-Band-QRP-Go-Pack.html

I finally broke down and bought K1-4. (Its a kit mind you)

http://elecraft.com/

Anyway there are all kinds of 40M CW transceivers out there. The range in price. Some are kits and some are factory assembled. Also, with some companies you have to option to buy them either way.

GL

[K7SGJ]

This is actually 40/30 but...

http://www.tentec.com/products/Two-Band-CW-QRP-Transceiver---40---30-Meters.html

There is this which is significantly cheaper.

http://www.gigaparts.com/store.php?action=profile&sku=ZMF-9340K&gclid=CNDBwoznlq4CFUFN4Aod8CGNKQ

This one is 4 band and something I have been considering.

http://www.tentec.com/products/4-Band-QRP-Go-Pack.html

I finally broke down and bought K1-4. (Its a kit mind you)

http://elecraft.com/

Anyway there are all kinds of 40M CW transceivers out there. The range in price. Some are kits and some are factory assembled. Also, with some companies you have to option to buy them either way.

GL

You dog. When did you buy the K1?

[KB3LAZ]

You dog. When did you buy the K1?

Lol, ordered it a while back. Its going with me to Spain. I need a project while there. :)

[K7SGJ]

Good for you! I'm sure it will be a fun project, and when finished, fun to operate.

[VE7DCW]

Welcome to The Island as well.
You'll find everyone here both frank and funny.

I'm not sure Frank has crossed over to the good side from QRZ just yet....... and as for funny,I could'nt have put it better myself :neener:

[K7SGJ]

I'm not sure Frank has crossed over to the good side from QRZ just yet....... and as for funny,I could'nt have put it better myself :neener:


Of course you mean funny, peculiar, and not funny, ha ha, eh?

[kk4fpx]

I just tried to write a reply but it didn't go thru.I'll try again later.

[ad4mg]

I just tried to write a reply but it didn't go thru.I'll try again later.

On the main page, where you log in, there is a checkbox that says something like "Remember me?". If you'll check that, it will prevent you from timing out when you're composing a lengthy reply.

Drives me nuts when I forget to check that box ...

And ... Welcome to the Island!