Yaesu FTA-720 User manual

Operating Manual
AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER

Contents
Important Notice! .......................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................... 2
Control & Connectors .................................................. 3
Top Panel ........................................................................... 3
Front Panel ......................................................................... 4
Side Panel .......................................................................... 5
Keypad ............................................................................... 6
Before You Begin .......................................................... 8
Precautions ......................................................................... 8
How to Install the Quick Draw Clip .................................. 8
Installation of FNB-80LI Battery Pack ............................. 9
Battery Charging ................................................................ 9
Installation of FBA-23 Alkaline Battery Case ................. 10
Low Battery Indication .................................................... 11
Basic Operation .......................................................... 12
Preliminary Steps ............................................................. 12
Operation Quick Start ...................................................... 12
Squelch Adjustment ......................................................... 13
Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency ........... 14
Tuning Methods ............................................................... 14
Transmission .................................................................... 15
Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ...................... 16
Monitor Key .................................................................... 17
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature ........................ 17
LOCK Function ............................................................... 18
Beep On/Off ..................................................................... 18
Receive Battery Saver Setup ........................................... 19
Memory Operation ...................................................... 20
Memory System Operation .............................................. 20
Memory Storage .............................................................. 20
Recalling the Memories ................................................... 21
Memory Offset Tuning .................................................... 21
Deleting Memories .......................................................... 22
Home Channel Memory .................................................. 22
Scanning Operation ................................................... 23
Basic Scan ........................................................................ 23
Channel-Skip Scanning ................................................... 24
Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS) ........ 24
Dual Watch Operation ................................................ 25
Priority Dual Watch Operation .................................. 26
Spectrum Scope Monitor ........................................... 27
VOR Navigation (AIR Band) ....................................... 28
To Select the VOR Mode ................................................. 29
Flying to a VOR Station .................................................. 30
Entering a Desired Course ............................................... 32
Position Cross-checking .................................................. 33
Split Operation ................................................................. 34
BRS (
Business Radio service ) Channel Operation ..... 35
Recalling the BRS channels ............................................ 35
CTCSS Operation ............................................................ 35
DCS Operation ................................................................ 37
CTCSS/DCS Bell Operation ........................................... 38
Miscellaneous Setting ................................................ 39
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature .............................. 39
Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) ................................ 39
Programming the Key Assignments ................................ 40
Display Customization .................................................... 41
TX/BUSY Indicator Customization................................. 42
Changing the Channel Step ............................................. 43
Field Programming Mode .......................................... 44
CPU Resetting ............................................................. 45
Timer Mode ................................................................. 46
Menu (“Set”) Mode ..................................................... 46
Specications ............................................................. 56
Accessories & Options .............................................. 58
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 60
Book Memory Channel List ....................................... 61

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Important notIce!
FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only:
The FTA-720 has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure lim-
its for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and
Guidelines:
 FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
 FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Hu-
man Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
 ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
 ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromag-
netic Fields - RF and Microwave.
 This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is
restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowl-
edge to control its RF exposure conditions.
 When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away
from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your head and body.
 The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk
congurations. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting
more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to
transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
 Always use Yaesu authorized accessories.
NOTICE
There are no user-serviceable points inside this transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to your Autho-
rized Service Center.

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IntroductIon
The Yaesu FTA-720 is a compact, stylish, solid hand-held transceiver providing communication (transmit and receive)
capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band (“COM” band: 118 ~ 136.975 MHz), and it additionally
provides VOR and CDI navigation features on the “NAV” band (108 ~ 117.975 MHz). The FTA-720 is also is also
capable of receiving the FM BC Band, Weather Channel Broadcast (USA version only), and BRS (Business Radio Ser-
vice) band.
The FTA-720 includes Temperature display with our exclusive Omni-Glow™ display back-light for minimal degrada-
tion of your night vision, NOAA weather band monitoring, 8-character Alpha/Numeric Display, 70 Memory Channels,
and 90 “Book Memory” Channels.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the FTA-720 com-
pletely. Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference.
NOTE: The FTA-720’s VOR and CDI Navigation features are supplemental aids to navigation only, and are not
intended to be a substitute for accurate (primary) VOR/CDI or landing service equipment.

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controls & connectors (top panel)
 Antenna Jack
The BNC connector accepts the supplied flexible
antenna, or another antenna designed to provide 50
Ohm impedance on the Aircraft Communication
Band and BRS Band.
 MIC/SP Jack
You may connect the supplied CT-96 Headset
Cable, or the optional MH-44B4B Speaker/Micro-
phone, to this jack.
 VOL Knob
This control adjusts the audio volume level. Clock-
wise rotation increases the volume level.
 DIAL Selector Knob
This 20-position detented rotary switch tunes the
operating frequency or selects the memory chan-
nels.
  
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controls & connectors (Front panel)
 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The display shows the current operating conditions,
including frequency, etc.
PWR (Power) Switch
Press and hold this switch for 3 seconds to toggle
the transceiver’s power on and off.
 Keypad
Several keys have triple functions.
The primary functions are labeled on the key top
(activated by simply pressing the key momentarily).
The secondary functions are labeled in yellow above
the top edge of the key (activated by pressing the
key rst, then the indicated key).
The third functions are labeled in black above the
top edge of the key, and are activated by pressing
and holding in the selected key for 2 seconds.
These functions are summarized on the pages 6 and 7.
 BUSY/TX Indicator Lamp
This lamp glows green when a signal is being re-
ceived and red when transmitting.
You may customize the color setup via the Menu mode.
 Loudspeaker
The internal speaker is located in this position.
 Microphone
Speak across this opening in a normal voice level,
while pressing the PTT switch, to transmit.
 Battery Pack Latch
Open this latch for battery removal.






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controls & connectors (sIde panel)
PTT (Push To Talk) Switch
Press this button to transmit when you are operat-
ing in the COM band (118.000 - 136.975 MHz).
Release this button to return to the “Receive” mode.
See page 15.
MONITOR Switch
This button may be pressed to “Open” the squelch
manually, allowing you to listen for very weak
signals. Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to
“Open” the squelch continuously. Press this but-
ton again to resume normal (quiet) monitoring. See
page 17.
EXTDC Jack
When an external 12-Volt DC power source is avail-
able, you may connect the (optional) E-DC-5B DC
Cable w/Noise Filter or E-DC-6 DC Cable here.
Do not connect any wire to this jack if that
wire is connected directly to a 28-Volt DC
source. Connecting the FTA-720 directly to a
source which exceeds 15.0 Volts DC will result in
damage to the unit.
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

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control & connectors (Keypad)
SecondaryFunction
(Press+ )
PrimaryFunction
(PressKey)
ThirdFunction
(Pressandholdkey)
SecondaryFunction
(Press+ )
PrimaryFunction
(PressKey)
ThirdFunction
(Pressandholdkey)
SecondaryFunction
(Press+ )
PrimaryFunction
(PressKey)
ThirdFunction
(Pressandholdkey)
Frequency entry digit “1.” Frequency entry digit “2.”
Frequency entry digit “5.”
Frequency entry digit “7.”
None
Activates the “Secondary” key
mode.
None
None
Selects the Emergency Channel
(121.5 MHz).
None
Switches operation to the “Home”
(favorite frequency) channel.
Split-Memory “Write” Command
Memory “Write” Command
Activates VOR mode.
Recalls Menu Item “SQL Type”
(for activating CTCSS or DCS decoder on
a BRS Memory Channel)
.
Selects “TO” VOR mode.
Recalls Menu Item “TONE Set” (for
selecting the CTCSS tone frequency on a
BRS Memory Channel)
.
Activates the Course Deviation
Indicator mode. None
Recalls Menu Item “APO”
(for setting of the Automatic
Power-Off time).
Activates Split (Duplex) mode.
Recalls Menu Item “Step”
(for setting of the synthesizer
steps).
None
Recalls Menu Item “Beep” (for set-
ting of the keypad beeper).
Frequency entry digit “4.”
Frequency entry digit “8.”
None

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control & connectors (Keypad)
SecondaryFunction
(Press+ )
PrimaryFunction
(PressKey)
ThirdFunction
(Pressandholdkey)
SecondaryFunction
(Press+ )
PrimaryFunction
(PressKey)
ThirdFunction
(Pressandholdkey)
SecondaryFunction
(Press+ )
PrimaryFunction
(PressKey)
ThirdFunction
(Pressandholdkey)
Frequency entry digit “3.”
Toggles the operating band be-
tween the AIR band and FM BC
band in the VFO mode.
Frequency entry digit “6.” Frequency entry digit “0.”
Frequency entry digit “9.” Activates the Scanner.
Selects “FROM” VOR mode.
Selects the tuning methods
among the VFO, MR, BMR, WX,
and BRS
1
.
Activates the “Set” (Menu) mode.
None
Activates the Automatic Noise
Limiter during AM reception.
Locks the Keypad.
Switches the frequency display
between the “Large Character”
and “Small Character” mode.
Enables/Disables the Alpha-nu-
meric Tag display during Memory
operation.
Sets the Memory Skip (Omit)
feature to the current memory
channel.
None
None
Recalls Menu Item “SQL”
(for setting the squelch threshold
level).
Activates Dual Watch.
Activates the “Memory Tune”
mode while in the Memory Recall
mode.
None
1: VFO: Variable Frequency Oscillator
MR: Memory Recall
BMR: Pre-Programmed Memories
WX: Weather Channel Memories
BRS: Business Radio Service
2: The Primary and Third functions of
the key may be customized by
user via the Menu mode. See page
40.
2
None
None
None

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BeFore you BegIn
Precautions
 The FTA-720 is capable of two-way communica-
tion on channels used for critical aviation safety
communications. Therefore, it is important that this
radio be kept away from children or other unauthor-
ized users at all times.
 When making DC connections via the (optional) E-
DC-5B DC cable, be absolutely certain to observe
the proper voltage level and polarity guidelines. Do
not connect this radio directly to any 24 ~ 28 Volt
DC source, nor to AC power of any kind. Connect-
ing the FTA-720 directly to a source which exceeds
15.0 Volts DC will result in damage to the unit.
 Do not dispose of the Li-Ion Battery Pack in a re.
Do not carry a Li-Ion Battery Pack in your pocket,
where keys or coins could short the terminals. This
could create a serious re/burn danger, and possibly
cause damage to the Li-Ion pack.
How to Install the Quick Draw Belt Clip
 Connect the hanger to the rear of the FTA-720, with
the notch pointing directly up, using the supplied
screw (Fig 1). Use only the screw included with the
clip to mount the clip to the back of the FTA-720!
 Clip the Quick-Draw Belt Clip onto your belt (Fig 2).
 To install the FTA-720 into the Quick-Draw Belt
Clip, align the hanger with the Quick-Draw Belt
Clip, and slide the FTA-720 into its slot until a click
is heard (Fig 3).
 To remove the FTA-720 from the Quick-Draw Belt
Clip, rotate the FTA-720 180 degrees, then slide the
FTA-720 out from the Quick-Draw Belt Clip (Fig 4).
Fig1
Fig2 Fig3 Fig4

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Installation of FNB-80LI Battery Pack
The FNB-80LI is a high-performance Lithium-Ion bat-
tery providing high capacity in a very compact package.
Under normal use, the FNB-80LI may be used for ap-
proximately 300 charge cycles, after which operating
time may be expected to decrease. If you have an old
battery pack which is displaying capacity which has
become diminished, you should replace the pack with a
new one.
 Install the FNB-80LI as shown in the illustration.
 Close the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the
radio.
BeFore you BegIn
Do not attempt to open any of the recharge-
able Li-Ion packs, as personal injury or dam-
age to the Li-Ion pack could occur if a cell or cells
become accidentally short-circuited.
Battery Charging
If the battery has never been used, or its charge is de-
pleted, it may be charged by connecting the PA-48B/C
Battery Charger, as shown in
the illustration, to the EXTDC
jack. If only 12 ~ 15 Volt DC
power is available, the optional
E-DC-5B DC Cable (w/ciga-
rette lighter plug) or E-DC-6
DC Cable may also be used for
charging the battery, as shown in the illustration. “Now
Charging . . .” will blink in the display while the battery
is being charged. When charging is finished (approxi-
mately five hours), the display will change to indicate
“Complete” and the BUSY/TX indicator will blink blue.
Important Notes:
 Do not leave the charger connected to the trans-
ceiver for continuous periods in excess of 24 hours.
Long term overcharging can degrade the Li-Ion bat-
tery pack and signicantly shorten its useful life.
 If using a charger other than the PA-48B/C, or if
using a battery pack other than the FNB-80LI, fol-
low the appropriate instructions provided with the
charger/battery. Contact your Dealer if you have any
doubts about the appropriateness of the particular
charger or battery pack you intend to use.

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Installation of
FBA-23 Alkaline Battery Case (Option)
The optional FBA-23 Battery Case allows receive mon-
itoring using two “AA” size Alkaline batteries.
To Install Alkaline Batteries into the FBA-23
 Slide the batteries into the FBA-
23 as shown in the illustration,
with the Negative [–] side of the
batteries touching the spring con-
nections inside the FBA-23.
 Open the Battery Pack Latch on
the bottom of the radio.
. Install the FBA-23 into the battery compartment on
the back of the transceiver, then close the Battery
Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio.
BeFore you BegIn
The FBA-23 does not provide connections for charging,
since Alkaline cells cannot be re-charged. Therefore,
the PA-48B/C, E-DC-5B, or E-DC-6 may safely be
connected to the EXTDC jack when the FBA-23 is in-
stalled.
Notes:
 The FBA-23 is designed for use only with AA-type
Alkaline cells.
 If you do not use the FTA-720 for a long time, re-
move the Alkaline batteries from the FBA-23, as
battery leakage could cause damage to the FBA-23
and/or the transceiver.

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Low Battery Indication
 As you battery discharges during use, the volt-
age will gradually become lower. When the “
” begins blinking on the
LCD display, the battery
pack must be recharged
before further use.
 Avoid recharging Li-Ion batteries before the “Low
Battery” indicator is observed, as this can degrade
the charge capacity of your Li-Ion battery pack.
Yaesu recommends that you carry an extra, fully-
charged pack with you so you will not lose commu-
nications capability due to a depleted Li-Ion battery.
This “deep cycling” practice will help to maintain
longer overall battery life after many recharging
cycles.
BeFore you BegIn

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Preliminary Steps
 Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver,
as described previously.
 To attach the supplied antenna to the FTA-720,
grasp the base of the antenna firmly, and exert a
moderate “pinching” pressure on the base as you
press the antenna onto the radio’s antenna connec-
tor. While exerting this pressure, rotate the antenna
clockwise 1/4 turnto lock the antenna in place.
Operation Quick Start
 To turn the radio on,
press and hold in the
(PWR) Switch for
3 seconds.
 The opening message
will appear on the dis-
play, then frequency
display will appear.
 Press the key to
switch the operating
band between the AIR
band and FM BC band.
 D i r e c t l y e n t e r i n g
frequencies from the
keypad is the easiest
method if you know the frequency on which you
wish to operate. Just enter the ve digits of the fre-
quency to move to that frequency. However, there is
a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero - press the
key after the last non-zero digit.
For example, to set 134.35 MHz,
press     .
To set 118.000 MHz:
   .

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To set 118.275 MHz, you do not need to press the
nal “5” in the frequency:
    .
Note: When the entered frequency is outside of the
current operating band, the entry is ignored (i.e.
FTA-720 does not permit entry of an FM BC band
frequency while operating in the AIR band).
 You may also turn the
top panel’s DIAL se-
lector knob to choose
the desired operating
frequency. The channel
frequency will appear
on the LCD.
 To change frequency in 1 MHz steps, press the
key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL selector
knob to select the MHz digit desired. Press the
key once more to resume normal channel step.
 Rotate the VOL knob
to set the volume level.
If no signal is present,
press and hold in the
MONITOR button for
2 seconds; background
noise will now be
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heard, and you may use this noise to set the VOL
knob for the desired audio level. Press the MONI-
TOR button momentarily to silence the noise and
resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
 To turn the radio off, press and hold in the (PWR)
switch for 3 seconds.
Squelch Adjustment
 Press and hold in the key for 3 seconds. This
instantly recalls Menu Item “SQL” on the Air Band,
Weather Channel, or
BRS Band or “FM Radio
SQL” o n th e FM B C
band.
 Press the key to enable adjustment of this Menu
Item.
 Rotate the DIAL selector knob to set the squelch
threshold (0 - 8) so that the receiver is just silenced.
A higher number indicates that a higher signal level
is required in order to open the squelch.
 When you have made your setting, press the
key to save the new setting, then press the PTT key
repetitively until the radio exits to normal operation.

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Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency
Frequency
The FTA-720 can quickly access the 121.500 MHz
Emergency Frequency. This function can be activated
even when the keypad lock function is in use.
 To access the Emergen-
cy Frequency, press the
key momentarily.
 To exit the Emergency
Frequency, press the
key momentarily.
Tuning Methods
Throughout this manual, you will see references to sev-
eral different frequency setting methods. Each will be
particularly useful in a particular operating situation,
and they are described below:
 VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator)
The VFO is a “tuning
dial” system which al-
lows you to tune through
the AIR band and FM
BC band using the DIAL selector, the Keypad, or
the scanner. To select these bands, press the key
momentarily.
 MR (Memory Recall)
The MR (Memory Re-
call) mode of the FTA-
720 provides the user
with the ability to store
and recall as many as 68 channels in the radio’s
main memory bank. These memory channels may
also be labeled by you with an alpha/numeric name
of up to 8 characters in length, to aid in quick iden-
tication of the channel. See page 20 for details on
creating alpha/numeric labels.

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 BOOK (Pre-Programmed) Memories
The Book memories are
pre-programmed, ei-
ther at the factory or by
your Dealer (depending
on your country’s requirements), typically includ-
ing the major AIR band station frequencies used in
your area (See page 59 for channel list). The Book
memories can be changed by the user. See page 44
for details.

WX (Weather Channel) Memories (USA version only)
Ten Weather Channels
are pre-programmed at
the factory. The FTA-
720 will automatically
scan this special bank when it is selected by the
user.
 BRS (Business Radio Service) Memories
22 BRS Channels are
pre-programmed at the
factory. See page 35 for
details of BRS Memory
Channel Operation (USA version only).
Transmission
 To transmit, press and
hold in the PTT switch.
Speak into the micro-
phone area of the front
panel grille in a normal
voice level.
 To return to the receive
mode, release the PTT switch.

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Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts
(USA version only)
The FTA-720 can receive VHF Weather Channel broad-
casts, which may assist your ight planning. The FTA-
720 includes a ten-channel auto-search feature, which
simplies access to Weather Channels when you are in
an unfamiliar location.
 To r e c eive We a ther
Channels, press the
key (repeatedly,
if necessary) to select
the Weather Channel
mode. In the Weather
Channel mode, “WX”
will appear upper left
corner of the display.
 The FTA-720 will now
scan quickly though the
ten standard Weather Channels, and will stop on the
rst active station found.
 If there are two or more weather channels audible in
your area, you may select the alternate channel(s) by
pressing the PTT switch. Pressing the PTT switch
re-initiates the scanning process.
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 If there are no Weather
Channels in your area,
the scanner will not stop.
Press the MONITOR
button to stop the scan-
ner.
 Yo u c a n a l s o s e l e c t
Weather Channels manu-
ally by rotating the DIAL
selector knob.
 To exit the Weather Channel mode, press the
key momentarily to return to the VFO mode.
Note 1: In the event of extreme weather disturbances,
such as storms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a
weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and sub-
sequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather
channels. You may setup the Alert function when receiv-
ing the Weather Alert signal via Menu Item (6. Misc
Setup, 3. WX Alert), if desired.
Note 2: The Weather Channel mode memorizes the last
Weather Channel you have used, and will retain this in-
formation until the radio is turned off.
Channel
WX 1
WX 2
WX 3
WX 4
WX 5
WX 6
WX 7
WX 8
WX 9
WX 10
Frequency
162.5500 MHz
162.4000 MHz
162.4750 MHz
162.4250 MHz
162.4500 MHz
162.5000 MHz
162.5250 MHz
161.6500 MHz
161.7750 MHz
163.2750 MHz

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Monitor Key
When listening to a very weak signal from an aircraft or
ground station, you may observe the signal disappearing
periodically as the incoming signal strength becomes too
weak to override the squelch threshold setting.
To disable the squelch tem-
porarily, press and hold the
MONITOR key for 2 sec-
onds on the left side of the
radio, just below the PTT
button. The “ ” icon will
appear on the display, and
the squelch will remain open
and you should have a better
chance of hearing weak sig-
nals.
To return to normal operation, press the MONITOR key
momentarily; the “ ” icon will disappear from the
display.
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature
For reduction of impulse noise, such as that produced by
an engine’s ignition system, the ANL feature may prove
helpful.
 To activate the ANL
feature, press the
key momentarily. The
“ANL” icon will appear
on the display, and you
should observe a re-
duction in the ignition
noise.
 To turn the ANL feature
off, press the key
again; the “ANL” icon
will disappear from the display.
Note: The ANL feature is only activated on the Air
Band.

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LOCK Function
The lock function prevents accidental changes to the
frequency setting and the keypad controls.
 To activate the lock
feature, press the
key followed by the
key.
 In the LOCK mode, the
“ ” icon will appear
on the display.
 To turn the lock feature
off, press press the
key followed by the
key again; the “ ” icon
will disappear from the display.
 You can still access the 121.500 MHz Emergency
Frequency when the LOCK function is on. Sim-
ply press the key momentarily (this key never
locks). Pressing this key also unlocks the radio.
Beep On/Off
The FTA-720’s key/button beeper provides convenient
audible feedback whenever a button is pressed. Each
key and button has a different beep pitch, and each func-
tion has a unique beep combination.
When you are scanning, the beeper will be heard each
time the scanner halts on a busy channel. This may be
distracting in some environments; if you want to turn the
beeper off (or back on again):
 Press and hold the
key for 2 seconds. This
instantly recalls Menu
Item “Beeper.”
 Press the key to enable adjustment of this Menu
Item.
 Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select the desired
selection.
On: Sounds a keypad beeper corresponding to a
musical note.
DTMF: Sounds a keypad beeper corresponding to a
DTMF tone.
Off: Keypad beeper is “off.”
 When you have made your selection, press the
key to save the new setting, then press the PTT key
repetitively until the radio exits to normal operation.
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