Yaesu: FT8900R and DTMF

[Jomacot]

Hi There,
I need to enter some DTMF codes but am having a problem. I've followed the process on page 48 of my manual but cannot get to select the star * digit, it's not available in the range of digits shown.
Am I doing something wrong here?

 

[mrweather]

That page is for using WIRES. Are you trying to enter a code? According to the manual, to get the * you need to select the letter "E".

Be advised this is for the old WIRES system not the new WIRES-X.

 

[Jomacot]

No specifically. I'm trying to get two of my local repeaters, GB3PI and GB3PE, to connect to each other.
I know it can be done by sending a DTMF code but the code starts with a star, e.g. *70.
Looking at the manual again I think I'm using the wrong option, #15, maybe I should be using #17.
Will give it a go in a short while.

 

[AK9R]

I think you want to be looking at the DTMF Autodialer section of the manual, if you haven't found it already. That's menu #15 on an FT-8800. I don't have an FT-8900 manual handy.

If you were using a menu option that talks about Internet connections, that's not what you are looking for.

 

[k6cpo]

I think you want to be looking at the DTMF Autodialer section of the manual, if you haven't found it already. That's menu #15 on an FT-8800. I don't have an FT-8900 manual handy.

If you were using a menu option that talks about Internet connections, that's not what you are looking for.

Menu 15 on the 8900 as well. It refers back to page 46...

 

[mrweather]

I've owned an FT-8900 for years but have never used the autodial feature. Just speculating but it may be that it only accepts numbers (0-9) and not * or #.

The manual is silent other than referring to storing "up to 16 digits of a telephone number for, repeater autopatch or other uses".

 

[robertmac]

I thought the * key would enter on the MH-48A6J mic. But if not try RT software. Or just use the Mic as will be as quick.