Vehicle Radio (FT-1802)

50 watts of power output
Four selectable power output levels are provided: 50/25/10/5 watts. The power selection may be stored into memory, allowing you to conserve power while using strong local repeaters.

Extended receive
Providing coverage of the 2-meter or 70 cm amateur band, plus a number of business, marine, government, and military frequencies, the ft-1800 series wide receiver coverage keeps you in touch with the communications action in your area!

Keypad frequency entry from microphone
Direct entry of operating frequencies from the supplied mh-48a6j microphone provides the ultimate in
Operating ease. The microphone may also be used for direct memory channel access, and for generation ofdtmf tones for autopatch or internet link access. And the [a]/[b]/[c]/[d] keys may be used to replicate the functions of the front panel keys, as well.

Four user-programmable "soft" keys on microphone
The [p1]/[p2]/[p3]/[p4] keys on the microphone may be programmed by the user for easy remote access to often-used commands or menu items.

Illuminated front panel keys for nighttime use
The translucent command keys, and large, highresolution LCD display, yield a front panel that is easy to use day and night. What's more, the microphone's keys also are illuminated, eliminating guesswork during nighttime operation.

221 memory channels with alpha-numeric labeling
The ft-1800 series provides a total of 221 memory channels, including 200 "regular" memories, ten pairs of band-limit memories, and an instantrecall "home" channel that you may dedicate to a frequently-used repeater or simplex frequency. Memories can store repeater shift information, ctcss/dcs data, power output level, scanning status ("skip"), and 6-character alpha-numeric labels.

Eight memory banks for organizing memory channels
The ft-1800 series memories may be separated into as many as eight memory banks, for efficient organizing and scanning of your radio's memory channels. Each memory bank may be labeled, and a particular channel may be stored in multiple banks, if desired.

Wx channels with "severe weather"alert (USA only / ft-1802m)
A special 10-channel weather band memory bank is provided in the u. S. Version, allowing quick access to noaa weather broadcasts. When the 1050-Hz "severe weather" alert tone is transmitted, the ft-1802m may be configured to emit an alarm tone to get your attention quickly. And with the "weather alert" feature enabled, the ft-1802m will scan the ten weather memories periodically, stopping only if the 1050-Hz tone is received.

Adjustable mic gain, wide/narrow deviation & rx bandwidth
For operation in crowded channel environments (12.5/15 KHz channel spacing), the "narrow" deviation setting will reduce the transmitter deviation, thus reducing potential interference to other users. And the microphone gain is adjustable allowing you to interface after-market microphones or packet tncs with ease.

Built-in ctcss and dcs encoder/decoder circuits
For easy repeater access, or silent monitoring of busy channels, both ctcss and dcs (digital code squelch) encoder/decoder circuits are built in. Ctcss and dcs data may be independently stored on each memory channel. And a "split" tone mode allows operation on systems where ctcss and dcs are used separately on the repeater uplink/downlink.

Enhanced paging and code squelch system (epcs)
The ft-1800 series includes an enhanced ctcss tone encoder/decoder and a dedicated microprocessor
Providing paging and selective calling features. This allows you to place a call to a specific station (paging), and to receive calls of your choice directed only to you (code squelch). A bell alarm may also be engaged during epcs operating, if desired.