Yaesu FTA-750 Spirit User manual

Operating Manual
AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
FTA-750
FTA-550
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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controls & connectors
(
top panel
)
Antenna Jack
This BNC connector accepts the supplied flexible
antenna, or another antenna designed to provide
50 Ω impedance on the Aircraft Communication
Band.
VOLUME (Inner) Knob
Turn this (inner) control clockwise to increase the
volume.
DIAL Selector (Outer) Knob
This (outer) 20-position detented rotary switch tunes
the operating frequency or selects the memory chan-
nels.
DIAL
VOL
  
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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The display shows selected operating conditions, as
indicated on Pages 8 to 10.
Microphone
Speak across this opening in a normal voice level,
while pressing the PTT switch, to transmit.
Cursor Keys and ENT Key
The cursor keys are used to select an item displayed
on the LCD.
Press the ENT key to determine the selection or
entered values.
Control Keys
Press the MENU key to display the MENU screen.
Press the BACK key to turn the display to the
previous screen.
Press the SAVE key to store the current channel
information to the memory.
Press and hold the lock key [] to disable the
controls with the keys and knobs.
COMM Key
Press this key to enter the COMM mode instantly.
Numeric Keypad
The keypad is used when setting frequencies.
121.5 Key
Press and hold this key to access the emergency
frequency (121.5 MHz) instantly.
Loudspeaker
The internal speaker is located in this position.







controls & connectors
(
Front panel
)
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POWER Switch
Press and hold this button to turn the radio on and
off.
PTT (Push To Talk) Switch
Press and hold this button to transmit when you are
operating in the COM band. Release this button to
return to the “Receive” mode. See Page 20 for de-
tails.
SQL (Squelch) 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 18 for details.
controls & connectors
(
leFt sIde
)



DATA
MIC/SP
EXT
DC
PTT
SQL
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MIC/SP Jack
You may connect the supplied SCU-15 Headset Ca-
ble or the optional SSM-10ASpeaker/Microphone
to this jack. To use this jack, you must rst remove
the cover from the transceiver body.
Do not allow the FTA-750/FTA-550 to be-
come submerged in water while the cover
over the MIC/SP jack is removed.
DATA Jack
You may connect the optional USB cable to this
jack. To use this jack, you must rst lift the rubber
cover away from the transceiver body.
EXT DC Jack
When an external 10.5-Volt DC power source is
available, you may connect the SDD-11/SDD-12
Cigarette Lighter DC/DC Converter here.
1) Do not allow the FTA-750/FTA-550 to
become submerged in water while the rub-
ber cover is removed.
2) Do not connect any accessory unapproved by
YAESU to supply DC power.
controls & connectors
(
rIght sIde
)



DATA
MIC/SP
EXT
DC
PTT
SQL
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lcd dIsplay
(
com Band
)
133.800
VOL
2:132.400
3:134.800 MIAMI
4:127.600 MIAMI 2
5:119.150
6:124.250 North
7:129.200
BUSY
Los Angeles
MEM
GRP
MR
“BUSY” icon appears during
audio reception, or “TX” during
transmission.
This eld displays the icons indicating various statuses of the
transceiver, such as “GPS on”, “Data Logger on”, “Timer on”,
“Battery full”, etc.
This field displays the
operation modes. This field displays the
operating frequency.
“MEM” icon appears if the
channel is set to the target
of the memory scan.
This field displays the
tag name of the current
channel.
This field displays the
level of the audio volume
or the squelch.
This field displays the
channels you have
previously used.
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lcd dIsplay
(
naV Band
)
Vor cdI screen
113.600
VOL
COG T
360°
355°
OBS
000°
NAV VOR
FROM
KLAX-VOR
N
S
EW
33
24
21 15
12
30
3
6







Course indicator
Deviation marks
Course deviation needle
OBS (omni bearing selector) value
VOR value
TO/FROM indicator
COG (course over ground) value according to the
GPS signal
Ils cdI screen
108.500
VOL
NAV LOC GS
KLAX-RWY07R
N
S
EW
33
24
21 15
12
30
3
6





Course indicator
Deviation marks for localizer
Course deviation needle for localizer
Height deviation indicator for glide slope
Deviation marks for glide slope
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lcd dIsplay
(
gps mode: Fta-750 only
)
gps InFormatIon screen
133.800
GRP
MR
VOL
LAT/LON
23° 56.890N
123° 56.890W
COG
095°
Oct/25 09:56AM
SOGKT
095 ALTM 0956.8
BUSY
MEM
DATE
KLAX-ATIS

 


Latitude and longitude values
COG (course over ground) value
Date obtained from the GPS signal
SOG (speed over ground) value
Altitude value
compass screen
133.800
VOL
SOGkph
360
Oct/25
09:56AM
COG T
360°
ALTft
10000
BUSY
GRP
MR
KLAX-ATIS




Course indicator
COG (course over ground) value
SOG (speed over ground) value
Altitude value
Date obtained from the GPS signal
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BeFore you BegIn
Battery Installation and Removal
To install the battery, insert the battery pack into the
battery compartment on the back of the radio, press
the end of the battery pack while pressing the bat-
tery pack latch on the bottom of the radio, then lock
the pack by sliding the locking plate beside the latch
until the entire
“LOCK” appears .
To remove the battery, turn the radio off, slide the
locking plate until the “UNLOCK” appears entirely ,
lift up the end of the battery pack while pressing the
battery pack latch, then pull out the battery from the
radio.
PUSH
DATA
MIC/SP
EXT
DC
Battery Pack
Latch
Do not attempt to open any of the recharge-
able Lithium-ion packs, as personal injury
or damage to the Lithium-ion pack could
occur if a cell or cells become accidentally short-
circuited.
Battery Charging
It is necessary to charge the Lithium-ion battery fully
before its rst use. Follow the procedures below:
1. Install the supplied Lithium-ion battery pack onto the
transceiver. Ensure that the transceiver is switched
off.
2. Insert the cable plug of the SAD-11 Battery Char-
ger into the jack located on the back of the SBH-11
Charging Cradle, then plug the SAD-11 into the AC
line outlet.
EXT
DC
MIC/SP
DATA
VOL
DIAL
SBH-11
SAD-11
3. Insert the transceiver into the SBH-11; the antenna
jack should be at the left side when viewing the
cradle from the front.
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BeFore you BegIn
Alkaline Battery Case Installation
The supplied SBT-12 Battery Case allows operation of
the FTA-750/FTA-550 using six “AA” size Alkaline
batteries.
When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then
press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place. Al-
ways replace all six batteries at the same time, paying
attention to the polarity indicated inside the case.
The SBT-12 must not be used with re-
chargeable cells. The SBT-12 does not con-
tain the thermal and over-current protec-
tion circuits (provided in the “SBR” series of Lith-
ium-ion Battery Packs) required when utilizing Ni-
Cd and Ni-MH cells.
Low Battery Indication
As your battery discharges during use, the voltage
will gradually become lower. When the battery volt-
age reaches 6.0 Volts, the “ ” icon will blink on
the LCD display indicating that the battery pack
must be recharged before further use.

Avoid recharging Lithium-ion batteries before the
“Low Battery” indicator is observed, as this can
degrade the charge capacity of your Lithium-ion
battery pack. YAESU recommends that you carry an
extra, fully-charged pack with you so you will not
lose communications capability due to a depleted
Lithium-ion battery.
You may insert the cable plug of the SAD-11
into the EXT DC jack located on the right side
of the transceiver directly.
4. If the transceiver is inserted correctly, the RED indi-
cator on the SBH-11 will glow. A fully-discharged
pack will be charged completely in 4 hours.
It takes 5 hours for full charge with the SAD-
11 connected to the transceiver directly.
Important Notes:
The
SAD-11 is not designed to power the trans-
ceiver for operation (transmission).
Do not leave the charger connected to the trans-
ceiver for continuous periods in excess of 24 hours.
Long term overcharging can degrade the Lithium-
ion battery pack and signicantly shorten its useful
life.
If using a charger other than the SAD-11, SBH-11,
or if using a battery pack other than the SBR-12LI,
follow the appropriate instructions provided with
the charger/battery. Contact your Dealer if you have
any doubts about the appropriateness of the particu-
lar charger or battery pack you intend to use.
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External DC Power Supply Connection
You may insert the cable plug of the optional SDD-
11/SDD-12 Cigarette Lighter DC/DC Converter into
the EXT DC jack located on the right side of the
transceiver. When making DC connections via the
SDD-11/SDD-12, be absolutely certain to observe
the proper voltage level and polarity guidelines.
The SDD-11/SDD-12 can be connected to 12
to 24 Volt DC power sources.
SDD-11/SDD-12
Cigarette Lighter DC/DC
Converter (12 to 24 Volts)
Do not connect any accessory unapproved
by YAESU to supply DC power; otherwise
the FTA-750/FTA-550 may be damaged.
Antenna Installation
To attach the supplied antenna to the FTA-750/
FTA-550, grasp the base of the antenna rmly, and
exert a moderate “pinching” pressure on the base
as you press the antenna onto the radio’s antenna
connector. While exerting this pressure, rotate the
antenna clockwise 1/4 turn to lock the antenna in
place.


BeFore you BegIn
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BeFore you BegIn
Belt Clip Installation
Mount the clip to the rear of the FTA-750/FTA-550
using the supplied screws.
SHB-11
Belt Clip
DATA
MIC/SP
EXT
DC
DATA
MIC/SP
EXT
DC
Headset Connection
You may use an optional headset through the sup-
plied SCU-15 Headset Cable by connecting to
the MIC/SP jack located on the right side of the
transceiver.
PTT Switch (not supplied)
An external PTT switch is re-
quired for use with an aviation
headset.
Headset
(not supplied)
SCU-15
Headset Cable
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BeFore you BegIn
Precautions
The
FTA-750/FTA-550 are capable of two-way
communication on channels used for critical avia-
tion safety communications. Therefore, it is impor-
tant that this radio be kept away from children or
other unauthorized users at all times.
Do not dispose of the Lithium-ion battery pack in a
re. Do not carry a Lithium-ion battery pack in your
pocket, where keys or coins could short the termi-
nals. This could create a serious fire/burn danger,
and possibly cause damage to the Lithium-ion pack.
The
FTA-750/FTA-550 are designed to have the
waterproof capability equivalent to IPX-5. Do not
allow the radio to become submerged, and do not
subject it to water spray under pressure.
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BasIc operatIon
Reception (COM Band)
Turning on and off the radio
To turn the radio on,
press and hold the
POWER switch.
The
WARNING mes-
sage will be displayed. PTT
SQL
If you agree with the
message, press the
[ENT] key.
Achannel frequency will
appear on the display. If
not, press the [COMM]
key.
The “
BUSY
” icon appears on the display when the
audio signal is received on the current frequency.
127.300
VOL
BUSY
To turn the radio off, press and hold the POWER
switch.
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BasIc operatIon
Adjusting the frequency
You may turn the DIAL
selector (outer) knob on
the top panel to choose
the desired operating
frequency. The channel
frequency will appear
on the LCD.
Directly entering 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
frequency to move to that frequency.
For example, to set
134.35 MHz,
press
[1][3][4]
[3][5].
To set 118.275 MHz,
you do not need to
press the nal “5” in the
frequency as below:
[1][1][8][2]
[7].
13-.---
VOL
You may recall the op-
erating frequency that
you have used by press-
ing the [◄]or [►]key.
133.800
VOL
2:132.400 KSAN-GND
3:134.800 KSAN-TWR
4:127.600 KSAN-APP
5:119.150 KSAN-ATI
6:124.250 KLGB-TWR
7:129.200 KLGB-DEP
BUSY
KLAX-ATIS
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Adjusting the volume
Rotate the VOL (inner)
knob to set the volume
level. If no signal is
present, press the SQL
switch; background
noise will now be heard,
and you may use this
noise to set the VOL
knob for the desired
audio level. Press and
hold the SQL switch
to silence the noise and
resume normal (quiet)
monitoring.
PTT
SQL
Adjusting the squelch
Press the SQL switch,
then rotate the DIAL se-
lector knob or press the
[◄]or [►]key to set
the squelch threshold
(0 to 15) so that the re-
ceiver is just silenced. A
higher number indicates
that a higher signal lev-
el is required in order to
open the squelch.
PTT
SQL
127.300
VOL
BUSY
SQL
Press and hold the SQL switch to set the squelch
threshold to 0 (off).
Your new setting will be saved each time you per-
form either of the operations above.
BasIc operatIon
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