BHI Radio Mate User manual

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Radio Mate Operating Instructions.
Radio Mate
Operating Instructions
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Compact Keypad for
Yaesu FT-817, FT-857 and FT-897
1090-107D
Issue C

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changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation
of bhi Ltd. to notify any person of such revision or changes.

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Table of contents
1. Setup 4
2. Memory function 5
3. Modulation 6
4. Direct frequency entry 6
5. VFO 8
6. Tune 8
7. Other bhi products 8
Appendix A
Blank frequency tables 14

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Turn the Radiomate off
Turn the radio on
FT-817 - only
PressFunc buttontoentersubmenu setcatrateto9600 Baud.
Press and hold Func to store.
FT857 & FT897
For the FT857, and FT897 press func button to enter
submenu and set the radio to CAT mode. Check baud rate is
9600.
All models
Turn off radio
PlugRadiomateintocatsocket(being verycareful notto bend
the pins) Turn on the radio. Turn on the Radio Mate.
The LED on the Radio Mate will glow red and a beep should
be heard approx 3 seconds after power up.
With the LED glowing RED the Radio mate is in Memory/Band
change mode.
Note:
To aid partially sighted and blind users, a small self adhesive
rubber bump is included and can be easily fixed between keys
5,6,8,9.
The CATport remains powered on the FT-817, even when the radio
is switched off. When the radio or keypad is not in use, switch the
keypad off.
1. Set up.
Connecting and setting up the Radio Mate. (See your radio user
manual for more information on setting up the CAT interface).

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20memory locationsare availabletouseas2banksof10memories
numbered 0 - 9. When the Mem key is pressed the LED illuminates
red. Keeping your finger pressed on the Mem key allows you to
scroll between the first and second bank of 10 memories, one beep
indicating bank 1, and 2 beeps for bank 2.
2. Memory Function
The Radio Mate is pre-programmed with the following useful
frequencies.
Recalling a memory:
Simply press and release the selected memory button to recall a
stored frequency and mode.
Note: If you do not release your finger immediately you hear the
beep, the frequency may not be stored.
Storing a memory:
Once you have selected the memory location you wish to store your
frequency in. Press the selected number key until a beep is heard,
then release your finger from the key. The LED will go off and on,
and the current frequency and mode will be stored in this memory.
Note: The Radio Mate is pre-programmed with the 20 useful
frequencies. There are blank forms on page 10 to record your own
frequencies.

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3. Modulation.
In this mode the keypad will select an operating mode at the
single press of a button.
Press the Mod for Modulation mode. The LED will illuminate
YELLOW.
Pressing the appropriate button i.e. USB, AM, FM etc. will change
the radio over to that mode.
Press:
•1for USB
•4for LSB
•7for AM
•2for FM
•5&0 for FMN
•(noton FT817 it willlockup-battery removal required)
•8for PKT
•3 for CW
•6for CW-R
•9for DIG
4. Direct frequency input.
The operating frequency can be entered directly using the numeric
keypad. To enter the direct frequency input mode - press Dir, the
LED will illuminate GREEN.
To illustrate the use of the mode is illustrated by the examples on
the following pages.

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For example with the radio reading 145.500
to change to 145.400
press .4 Ent new reading is 145.400
Note:
Entering .400 would also give same result.
To change to 144.300
press 4.3 Ent new reading 144.300
(entering 4.300 would also give same result)
For example with radio reading 144.300
press 5.5 Ent and you are back to 145.500
entering .525 new reading 145.525
Note:
When entering 3 digits after the decimal point there is no need to
press the enter button on pressing the third digit a double beep is
heard and radio is automatically updated.
To go to HF
press 007 Ent new reading 7.525
press .010new reading 7.010
entering 14 Ent new reading 14.010
To change from 14.010 to 3.500 you need to remove the 10 from
the 14 this is done by using a leading zero
enter 03.500 new reading 3.500

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5. VFO operation.
VFO operation can be set as follows:
to Swap VFO A/B press the . key
VFO A=B long press of the . key
Split VFO mode by pressing the Clr key.
6. Tune function.
7. Other bhi Products.
bhi design and manufacture a range of Digital Signal Processing
(DSP) products to remove unwanted noise and interference leaving
only the speech. The amount of noise removed is dependant on the
filter level setting (65% - 98%). The resulting speech signal remains
virtually unaltered even when high levels of noise are present. If
thereisnonoisepresent atall,the speechpassesthroughunaltered.
The system is fully adaptive and adjusts itself continuously to
changing environmental conditions.
There are noise elimination speakers that fit into base station or
mobile environment, in-line modules that can be integrated into the
communications system, or PCB modules that can be retrofitted
internally into the equipment. The products work just as well in the
transmit or receive path.
Pressing and holding the Ent key puts the Radio Mate into the tune
mode.
When in this mode, all the current modes of operation are read
from the radio and stored in the keypad. The radio is then put into
transmit mode for 10 seconds to tune an ATU. After the tune is
complete the radio is returned to its previous settings. If the tuning
operation completes after a few seconds, press the Ent key again
and the tune function will be stopped and the radio returned to its
previous settings.

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DSP noise cancellation built into a compact
speaker unit. The unit provides an easy to
install solution to noise reduction and easily
connects to the extension speaker socket or
headphone socket of your equipment.
Supplied with a fused power lead.
NES10-2 MKII Noise Eliminating speaker.
NEIM1031 In-line module.
TheNEIM1031 providesaflexiblesolution tonoise
reduction and easily fits between your equipment
and speaker.
The unit is also equiped with line level inputs and
outputs, and a 3.5mm mono headphone socket.
Supplied with a fused power and audio lead.
ANEM Noise Away.
Easy to use, simply fits between your
equipment and extension speaker. Audio bypasses module when
the power is switched or removed. All the DSP functions are con-
trolled by a single button. The unit is ompact and can be mounted
out of the way.
Supplied with hook and loop fastener, fused power cable and
audio lead.
1 - Plug in Audio
2 - Connect Loudspeaker
3 - Connect Power
New ANEM “Noise Away”
DSP Noise Cancelling as Easy
as 1-2-3

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Generic module to fit most transceivers/receivers. Specific
instructions cover installation into the following:
Yaesu FT817, FRG-100
Icom 706 MKII G
Icom 736/738
Kenwood TS50, TS440
Alinco DX-77
Realistic DX-934
Fit the bhi DSP noise cancellation in
your Transceiver. Features 4 filter
levels with visual and audio indication
Single button operation
labels and mounting hardware
NEDSP1061- KBD
Revive that old rig or
extension speaker with this
easy to fit DSP noise
cancellation module. The module
comes pre-wired with all the connections needed for operation, and
can be easily retrofitted into the loudspeaker path of many
transceivers, receivers & extension speakers. It has simple user
controls via two pushbuttons. Features: 4 or 8 filter levels with LED
& audio indication * Power on/off with audio bypass * 2 Watts output
* Power connector * Labels * Fused DC power lead & full fitting
instructions supplied, including guides for the Kenwood SP31 &
Yaesu SP8 extension speakers
NEDSP1062- KBD

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Packit Reference Book for the FT817
Wherever you are you can have at your finger tips
all the information you need to use the many
FT-817 features.
Other reference books.
Yellow book for VX7R
Yellow book for VX6R
Yellow book for VX5R
Yellow book for VX2R
FT817 cables.
6 pin Mini DIN - Data cable Order code: 6pin
8 pin Mini DIN - Accessory cable Order code: 8pin
Cigar lighter power lead Order code: FT817VEPL
Fused power lead Order code: FT817FPL

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Audio Adapters and Accessories.
Audio adapters:
ADP-P001 6.35mm plug - 3.5mm mono socket
ADP-P002 6.35mm plug - 3.5mm mono socket
ADP-P003 3.5mm stereo plug - 3.5mm mono socket
ADP-P004 Phono plug - 3.5mm mono socket
ADP-P005 2.5mm mono plug - 3.5mm mono socket
ADP-P006 2.5mm stereo plug - 3.5mm mono socket
ADP-P007 6.35mm stereo plug - 3.5mm stereo socket
ADP-P008 3.5mm stereo - aircraft adapter
ADP-S001 3.5mm mono socket - 3.5mm mono plug
ADP-S002 6.35mm socket - 3.5mm mono plug
ADP-S003 6.35mm stereo socket - 3.5mm mono plug
ADP-S004 2.5mm stereo socket - 3.5mm mono plug
ADP-S005 2.5mm mono socket - 3.5mm mono plug
Power adapters:
1030-UKPA 12V DC UK power adapter
1030-EUPA 12 VDC European adapter
1030-VEPL Fused vehicle power adapter
Audio leads:
ALD-001 1.2m 3.5mm - 3.5mm mono lead
ALD-002 2.5m 3.5mm - 3.5mm mono lead
ALD-003 phono -phono plug
ALD-004 3.5mm stereo plug - phono plug
ALD-005 3.5mm mono plug - phono plug
Allows connection of up to 6 pieces
of equipment to one bhi noise
elimination speaker or any other
extension speaker.
(Includes 2 free ALD001 3.5mm
audio leads)
1042 Switch Box

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NCH
Noise Cancelling
Headphones
These headphones feed an
inverted copy of the ambient
noise to cancel it out.
The headphones effectively
remove noise such as blower
noise, ambient noise, jet engine
noise or music from another
room.
BBRP
Banner Badge
Applications
•ID badge
•Club badge
•Restaurants
•Receptions
•Gifts
•Stag and Hen nights
•DJs
•etc...
Get the message across
Easy to program using push
buttons on back: no cords, no
wires,nosoftwareneeded. Enter
yourmessage andwatchitscroll
across.
What will yours say?
BBRP (Includes 2 CR2032
coin cells)
BBAT replacement CR2032
coin cell
The headphones are supplied
with an aircraft adapter, so you
can now listen to the
film, or CD player
without all the jet
engine noise. Also
supplied with carry
bag.

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