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K0DWH

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ERR TRAN
« on: August 15, 2022, 06:53:21 AM »

New user, New FT818nd.  When ever I try to transmit it says ERR TRAN.  Advice was to do a hard reset (hold home when power up).  This works as long as I don't change any settings, but when I go into the settings or any one of them and come back out, again every transmission says ERR TRAN.  Ideas?
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W1VT

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2022, 07:08:18 AM »

That sounds like an out of band error.  Are you sure the rig is designed to transmit on the frequency you have selected?
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WA3SKN

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2022, 09:43:21 AM »

Does it do it with a valid frequency and connected to a known good dummy load?

-Mike.
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WA2EIO

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2022, 10:20:42 AM »

That sounds like an out of band error.  Are you sure the rig is designed to transmit on the frequency you have selected?

Is it a USA version?   Those made for the home market may not be set up for the US band plan.
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W9IQ

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2022, 11:11:07 AM »

New user, New FT818nd.  When ever I try to transmit it says ERR TRAN.  Advice was to do a hard reset (hold home when power up).  This works as long as I don't change any settings, but when I go into the settings or any one of them and come back out, again every transmission says ERR TRAN.  Ideas?

Perhaps it senses that you are posting with an invalid call sign...

- Glenn W9IQ
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KA2DDX

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2022, 11:19:04 AM »

Sounds like its not exiting settings properly. Might want to contact Yaesu support.
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AC2EU

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2022, 11:32:08 AM »

New user, New FT818nd.  When ever I try to transmit it says ERR TRAN.  Advice was to do a hard reset (hold home when power up).  This works as long as I don't change any settings, but when I go into the settings or any one of them and come back out, again every transmission says ERR TRAN.  Ideas?

Perhaps it senses that you are posting with an invalid call sign...

- Glenn W9IQ

Good catch!
So maybe he bought it at a yard sale but didn't RTFM.
So what do you do ? Make a legit looking call sign and post your question to a Ham forum!  :o

GRUMPY2021

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2022, 11:57:06 AM »

Maybe he's, she's, all the other possible pronouns is  REALLY new and the FCC hasn't got this person in the database yet?   Didn't know you had to have a call sign to post.  Maybe I should change that.... ;D :D ;)

Back on topic the correct error message should be "TX ERROR".   
« Last Edit: August 15, 2022, 12:02:46 PM by GRUMPY2021 »
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K0DWH

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2022, 12:41:32 PM »

It is TX ERR, sorry for that and I have been trying just to use the local club repeater.  Band is set right at 144 and Mode FM.  I have not broadcasted, just got Technician on Thursday. My call sign in the data base is KF0KAB but I paid to change to K0DWH, which doesn't show yet.   So I screwed up.   So much the first week or so to learn since radio came.
 Dave
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W9IQ

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2022, 12:47:33 PM »

Thanks for the explanation of the call sign issue.

There is a good chance that when you are trying to transmit, that the transmit frequency is outside of the amateur band. This can be because you selected an out of band simplex frequency or because the radio is set to "offset" the transmit frequency from the receive frequency when you key the microphone. Offset is usually indicated by a plus or minus sign on the display. On two meters, the offset is + or - 600 kHz (0.6 MHz).

- Glenn W9IQ
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K0DWH

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2022, 02:03:31 PM »

It did ship from Japan, so maybe the band plan idea has merit.  I guess I will contact support at this point.
Dave
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AC2EU

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2022, 02:20:34 PM »

   Didn't know you had to have a call sign to post.  Maybe I should change that.... ;D :D ;)


It seems to work for YOU.   ;D

W9IQ

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2022, 02:24:38 PM »

   Didn't know you had to have a call sign to post.  Maybe I should change that.... ;D :D ;)


It seems to work for YOU.   ;D

Except in his case, his call is known.

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Re: ERR TRAN
« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2022, 02:33:57 PM »

It did ship from Japan, so maybe the band plan idea has merit.  I guess I will contact support at this point.
Dave

The Japan 2 meter band plan is from 144 MHz to 146 MHz. You could test those frequencies to see if it clears the error. Again, note if an offset is displayed.

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K0DWH

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Re: TX ERR
« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2022, 05:30:16 PM »

Just heard back from Yeasu, the radio is for the Japanese market, not the US
Here is their reply to my issue:

Hello Dave.
Thank you for contacting Yaesu regarding your FT-818.
The Japanese model of this radio does not cover the full range of the amateur bands that we have here in the US.
Unfortunately, there is no simple fix to get this radio to cover the US amateur radio bands as there are differences in both the hardware and firmware.

It possibly could be rebuilt with US circuit boards, but this would cost more than the radio is worth, and as the manufacturer we are not permitted by FCC regulations to modify radios originally destined for a foreign market to get them to work in the US. I am sorry but there is no simple solution to this problem, and unfortunately there are many of these radios being imported into the US and finding their way into the marketplace.

If there is anything else I can help you with, please feel free to contact me.

Best regards,
Rodger Kerr
Amateur Radio Technical Support
Standard Horizon Marine Support
Yaesu USA
6125 Phyllis Dr
Cypress, CA 90630
r.kerr@yaesu.com
714-827-7600 Ext.1223
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