Specifications

Operation with the FT-847 FT-736 FT-212/412
This section applies to the use with the FT-847 FT-736 FT-212/412 transceivers
Note that unlike other models the FT-847 requires a null modem serial data cable. Check the
menu (#37) on the 847 and adjust the CAT rate at the Setup speed (4800, 9600 or 57600
bauds).
The FT-736/212/412 require a standard interface and cable.
CAT Control Mode
To be under CAT control you must press the CAT button (located on the toolbar) or the
F9 key.
The CAT control is only active when the CAT button looks as if it is pressed. The CAT light on
your transceiver's front panel will also be illuminated when under CAT control. CAT control is
released upon program shutdown, but it is a good idea to make it a habit to shutdown the
software BEFORE turning off the transceiver.
Split mode
The FT-847 and the FT-736 are featured with a Split mode but this feature is not accessible
via the CAT System. However, TRX-Manager implements a specific Split mode ; this Split
mode is only available if you switch to TX via the program (Keybutton Monitoring).
Memory channels
Memory channel operation is not accessible via the CAT system. However, TRX-Manager
implements the same interface as for other transceivers and gives you 99 virtual memory
channels. These channels are unrelated with those of the transceiver. In addition
TRX-Manager supports FTBasic's memory file which provides programming of the transceiver
using the Clone mode.
Please note (as for other transceivers) that the Automode feature is disabled when working
with the memory channels. Switch to the VFO mode (press the Abutton of the monitoring
window) to enable the Automode feature.
DCS and CTCSS encoding are supported (see Repeater settings)
FT-736 (and FT-212/412)
When the transceiver is under CAT Control you will not be able to do certain things from the
transceiver's front panel (as frequencies, mode, functions, etc.). In order to gain manual
control, you have to press the CATbutton on the toolbar or F9 again to release the CAT
control mode.
Any monitoring is not possible.
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