Yaesu FTA-750 Spirit User manual

Operating Manual
AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
FTA-750
FTA-550
FCCID:K6650013X20
IC:511B-50013X20
YAESUMUSENCO.,LTD.

Contents
Important Notice!..........................................................1
Introduction...................................................................2
Accessories & Options................................................3
Supplied Accessories......................................................... 3
Available Options .............................................................. 3
Controls & Connectors (Top Panel)............................4
LCD Display (COM Band).............................................8
Before You Begin........................................................ 11
Battery Installation and Removal.................................... 11
Battery Charging.............................................................. 11
Alkaline Battery Case Installation................................... 12
Low Battery Indication.................................................... 12
External DC Power Supply Connection.......................... 13
Antenna Installation......................................................... 13
Belt Clip Installation........................................................ 14
Headset Connection......................................................... 14
Precautions....................................................................... 15
Basic Operation..........................................................16
Reception (COM Band)................................................... 16
Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency........... 19
Transmission (COM Band).............................................. 20
Operation Bands.............................................................. 21
Operation Modes ............................................................. 22
Resetting the Radio.......................................................... 23
Advanced Operation ..................................................25
Reception of VOR Signals............................................... 25
Reception of ILS Signals................................................. 27
Split Operation................................................................. 29
Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts (USA version
only)................................................................................. 31
Dual Watch Operation ..................................................... 33
Timer Mode Operation .................................................... 35
TOT Feature..................................................................... 39
Saving the Battery during Reception............................... 39
VOX Operation................................................................ 40
Side Tone Control............................................................ 41
ANL Feature.................................................................... 41
Lock Function.................................................................. 42
Memory Operation......................................................44
Recalling the Memories................................................... 44
Instant Storage................................................................. 46
Maintenance of the Memory............................................ 47
Scanning Operation ...................................................51
Scanning All Channels..................................................... 51
Scanning the Specied Channels..................................... 52
GPS Function (FTA-750 Only) ...................................54
Activating the GPS Unit.................................................. 54
Displaying the Position Information................................ 55
Memorizing the Position Information ............................. 57
Recording the Position Information ................................ 58
Waypoint Navigation (FTA-750 Only)........................59
Entering the Navigation (NAVI) Mode ........................... 59
Setting the Destination..................................................... 60
Starting the Navigation to the Receiving Station ............ 62
SETUP Mode...............................................................63
Basic Operation ............................................................... 63
Maintenance of the Memory............................................ 64
Setting of the COMM Mode Operation........................... 65
Setting of the GPS Mode Operation (FTA-750 Only)..... 67
Setting of the Operation and Conguration of
the Radio.......................................................................... 71
About the Radio............................................................... 74
Specications .............................................................75
FCCID:K6650013X20
IC:511B-50013X20
YAESUMUSENCO.,LTD.

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Important notIce!
FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only:
The FTA-750/FTA-550 have been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF ex-
posure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled Exposure Environment. In addition, it complies with the following Stan-
dards 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 “TX”icon is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen of the radio.
You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT button.
Always use YAESU authorized accessories.
NOTICE
There are no user-serviceable points inside this transceiver.
All service jobs must be referred to your Authorized Service Center.
FCCID:K6650013X20
IC:511B-50013X20
YAESUMUSENCO.,LTD.

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IntroductIon
The YAESU FTA-750/FTA-550 are compact, stylish, solid hand-held transceivers providing communication (transmit
and receive) capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band (“COM” band: 118 to 136.975 MHz), and
they additionally provide VOR and ILS navigation features on the “NAV” band (108 to 117.975 MHz).
The FTA-750/FTA-550 boast a 1.7 x 1.7 inch full dot matrix LCD displaying a plenty of information in a row, with our
exclusive Omni-GlowTM display back-lighting for minimal degradation of your night vision. The FTA-750/FTA-550
include NOAA weather band monitoring and 200 memory channels. The channel congurations can be easily repro-
grammed in minutes using the optional PC Programming Kit and your PC. In addition, the FTA-750 provides position-
ing and navigation features realized by the internal GPS unit.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the FTA-750/FTA-
550 completely. Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference.
Congratulations!
You now have at your ngertips a valuable communications tool, a YAESU two-way radio! Rugged, reliable
and easy to use, your YAESU radio will keep you in constant touch with your friends and colleagues for years to
come, with negligible maintenance or down-time.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive
maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.
We’re glad you joined the YAESU team. YAESU products cover the entire spectrum of radio communications
applications, and our worldwide support network is here to serve you. Let us help you get your message across.
FCCID:K6650013X20
IC:511B-50013X20
YAESUMUSENCO.,LTD.

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accessorIes & optIons
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion Battery Pack (7.4V) SBR-12LI*1
AC Charger SAD-11*1
Charger Cradle SBH-11*1
Cigarette Lighter DC/DC Converter SDD-11*2
Belt Clip SHB-11
Headset Cable SCU-15
Alkaline Battery Case SBT-12
USB Cable T9101606
Operating Manual
Warranty Card
*1 FTA-750 only. Separately available for the
FTA-550.
*2 For FTA-***
*3 For FTA-***
Available Options
SSM-10ASpeaker Microphone
YCE01 PC Programming Kit
Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories
are supplied as standard per local requirements, while
others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult
your YAESU Dealer for details regarding these and any
newly-available options.
Connection of any non-YAESU-approved accessory,
should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty
on this apparatus.
SDD-12*3
Helical Antenna SRA-13A*4
*4 Antenna gain: 2.15 dBi
Impedance: 50 ohm
FCCID:K6650013X20
IC:511B-50013X20
YAESUMUSENCO.,LTD.