F.u.n.k.e. ATR833A-OLED Instruction Manual

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Operation and Installation
(Dokument-Nr. 01.1411.010.71e)
P/N 833A-(xxx)-(1xx)
ATR833A-OLED
VHF Communication
Transceiver

ATR833A / P/N 833A-(xxx)-(1xx)
Operation and Installation
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Change History
Revision Date Description of Change
1.00 20.07.2010
FAV – First Release – 2-Knob-HMI
1.01 31.08.2010
New operation function SW V6.1
Microphone-Muting for single-PTT
Squelch default
Correction after internal review
1.02 07.12.2010
Correction of Compliance
2.00 31.05.2011
New cable harness
New remote control, beginning with SW V6.4
2.01 22.06.2012
New cable harness / Extended control
menue, beginning with SW V7.0
2.02 10.06.2013
Information about dual-watch-operation
3.00 22.01.2014
Change of company name to
f.u.n.k.e. AVIONICS GmbH
Information about antenna cable chapter4.8
List of the Service Bulletins (SB)
Services bulletins are to be inserted in the manual and to be put down
in this table.
SB Number Rev. No. Issue Date Entry Date Name
Survey of Variants
Part Number Description
P/N 833A(000)-(000) Base variant (four-knob)
P/N 833A(100)-(100) Two-knob HMI
P/N 833A-(301)-(100) New SW V7.2

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CONTENTS
1 GENERAL.........................................................................................5
1.1 Symbols..................................................................................5
1.2 Abbreviations..........................................................................5
1.3 Customer Support...................................................................6
1.4 Features..................................................................................6
2 OPERATION.....................................................................................7
2.1 Controls...................................................................................7
2.2 ON/OFF ..................................................................................9
2.3 Display....................................................................................9
2.4 Basic Settings .......................................................................11
2.4.1 VOL - Volume.............................................................12
2.4.2 SQL - Squelch............................................................12
2.4.3 DIM – Display Brightness ...........................................13
2.4.4 VOX - Voice Activation Speech Level for the Intercom13
2.4.5 DWM - Dual Watch Mute............................................14
2.4.6 INT - Intercom-Volume ...............................................14
2.4.7 EXT - Volume of the External Audio Input ..................15
2.5 Frequency Setting.................................................................16
2.5.1 8.33 / 25 kHz Channel Width Selection.......................16
2.5.2 Manual Frequency Input.............................................16
2.5.3 Recall a Frequency from the User Memory.................17
2.5.4 Recall a Frequency from the List of the 10 Last Used.18
2.5.5 Store a Frequency into the User Memory...................18
2.6 Dual Watch Operation...........................................................20
2.7 Transmission.........................................................................22
2.8 Reception..............................................................................22
3 CONFIGURATION..........................................................................23
3.1 SPC - Channel Spacing ........................................................23
3.2 Energy Saving Mode – Automatic Display Darkening............24
3.3 PTT-Button Selection............................................................25
3.4 EXT – External Audio Input’s Behavior..................................26
3.5 Microphone Input Sensitivity (MLS/MLD/MRS/MRD).............27
3.5.1 MLS – Left Standard microphone Input Sensitivity .....27

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3.5.2 MLD – Left Dynamic Microphone Input Sensitivity......27
3.5.3 MRS – Right Standard Microphone Input Sensitivity...27
3.5.4 MRD – Right Dynamic Microphone Input Sensitivity...27
3.6 TST - Test Mode...................................................................28
3.7 Master Reset.........................................................................28
4 INSTALLATION ..............................................................................29
4.1 Advices and Tips...................................................................29
4.2 Telecommunication Data.......................................................29
4.3 Scope of delivery...................................................................29
4.4 Unpacking and Inspecting the Equipment.............................30
4.5 Mounting...............................................................................30
4.6 Equipment Connections........................................................31
4.6.1 Microphone-Connection..............................................31
4.6.2 Headset-Connection...................................................31
4.6.3 Audio-Input.................................................................32
4.6.4 Remote Control Panel ................................................32
4.7 Wiring....................................................................................33
4.7.1 Conductor Cross Section............................................33
4.7.2 Connector – Pin Allocation .........................................33
4.7.3 Wiring with Cable Harness BSKS833S/BSKS833D 35
4.8 Antenna.................................................................................37
4.8.1 Antenna Selection ......................................................37
4.8.2 Antenna Cable............................................................37
4.8.3 Installation Recommendation......................................37
4.9 Microphone / Intercom settings .............................................38
4.10 Post-Installation Check..........................................................39
4.11 Accessories...........................................................................39
4.12 Drawings...............................................................................40
4.12.1 Dimensions.................................................................40
4.12.2 Mounting Advices.......................................................41
5 ANHANG ........................................................................................42
5.1 Frequency/Channel-Plan.......................................................42
5.2 Technical Data......................................................................43
5.3 Environmental Conditions .....................................................45

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1 GENERAL
This manual contains information about the physical, mechanical and
electrical characteristics, as well as information about installation and
operation of the aeronautical VHF voice radio ATR833A.
1.1 Symbols
Advices whose non-
observance can cause damage to the
device or other parts of the equipment.
Information
1.2 Abbreviations
Abb. Name/subject Definition
ATC Air traffic control
DIM Dimming Display brightness
EXT External audio input
FREQ
Frequency
INT Intercom On-board communication
(no radio transmission)
PTT Push to Talk activates radio transmission
SEL Selection
SQL Squelch Noise suppression when no strong
radio signal is received
VOL Volume Volume of received radio signal
VOX Voice activated intercom
Intercom is activated by speech volume

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1.3 Customer Support
In order to facilitate a rapid return of shipments in case of repairs, please
follow the instructions of the input guide “Reshipment RMA” provided at
the Service-Area within the f.u.n.k.e. AVIONICS GmbH web portal
www.funkeavionics.de.
Any suggestions for improvement of our manuals are
welcome. Contact: [e-mail].
Informations on software updates are available at
f.u.n.k.e.
AVIONICS GmbH web portal www.funkeavionics.de.
1.4 Features
•VHF communication transceiver with 6W output power in 160mm
format
•Frequency range 118,000 to 136,975 MHz
•Automatic selection of 8,33/25 kHz channel spacing
•4 microphone inputs (2 x standard, 2 x dynamic)
•Voice controlled intercom for up to 4 microphones, can be
deactivated for use with external intercom
•Dual-watch technology, simultaneous monitoring of two
frequencies
•Auxiliary audio input
•Memory for up to 100 user-definable named frequencies
•User-defined frequency list exportable/importable to/from PC (via
RS232) - PC software available at www.funkeavionics.de
•Easy recall of the 10 last used frequencies
•OLED display for best readability under all conditions
•Configurable energy saving
To avoid unintentional permanent transmission, the
transmitter automatically stops transmission after two
Minutes of uninterrupted operation.

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2 OPERATION
2.1 Controls
CHANGE
Interchange
active and
standby
frequency
DW
Activate /
Deactivate
dual watch
reception of
standby
frequency
SET
Short press:
Choose item to
be adjusted with
Very long press:
Access
configuration
menu
FREQ
Rotary
knob
Change
underlined
value
ON/OFF
VOL/S
EL
Rotary knob
Adjust value or
select item given
within the display’s
lower left corner:
Choosen with :
adjust VOLume,
squelch, etc.
Choosen with :
SELect item from list
of frequencies
CURSOR
Short press:
Set underline
to select which
value to be
changed with
Long press:
In MEM only:
add name to
memory item
MEM
Short press:
Access user frequency
memory / list of last
used frequencies
Long press:
In MEM only: store
frequency/name
Use together to adjust
volume, squelch or other setting Use together to change standby frequency

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ON/OFF Switch On press button for approx. 0.5 s
Switch Off press button for approx. 2 s
DUAL
WATCH
Activates/Deactivates the mode for mutual
reception of standby frequency
(indicated by “DW” instead of “SBY” for
standby frequency)
SET
1. Choose item volume/squelch/etc. to be
adjusted by
press button shortly
2. Shortcut to volume setting
press button for at least 1.5 seconds
3. Enter configuration menu
press button for at least 5 seconds
CURSOR
1. Move underline within standby frequency,
to be adjusted by
press button shortly
2. Add name to frequency within memory
press button for at least 1.5 seconds
CHANGE Interchange active and standby frequency
MEM
1. Access user defined frequency list.
press button shortly once
2. Access list of 10 last used frequencies
press button shortly twice
3. Store active freq. to selected memory
press button for at least 1.5 seconds
VOL / SEL
Rotary
Knob
1. Adjust volume or other item selected by
, e.g. volume, squelch, DIM level, etc.
2. Select frequency from user memory or list
of last used frequencies
FREQ
Rotary
Knob
Change the underlined value
(i.e. adjust standby frequency, or input
character when entering name)

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2.2 ON/OFF
Turn the device on with
ON: press button for 0.5 s
OFF: press button for 2 s
After turning-on the display shows the software version as follows:
(Example)
Device Name
ATR833A
Software-Version
e.g. v6.0
The Start Screen indicates device type and software version.
After that screen the device changes into normal operation (direct input
mode).
The radio starts with the same frequencies and settings from before
being switched off.
2.3 Display
ATR833A
v6.0
118.000
124.910
ACT
SBY
VOL 03
RX
ABCDEFGH
BAT
RX
Cursor marking:
Set position with , adjust
value with
Use of standby
frequency:
RX = receiving
in dual watch
mode
Item choosen by
, or when
accessing
frequency list:
Adjust value or
select number
with
Low Battery warning
User-defined name, when
selecting frequency from
user memory
Use of active frequency:
TX = transmitting
RX = receiving
Te = timeout (solve and push PTT
to re-enable transmissions)
Fixed label for
active frequency
Label for standby
frequency:
DW = dual watch active
SBY = no dual watch
Standby
frequency
Active
frequency