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FDC Feidaxin Corporation
VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER
FD-150A / 160A / 450A / 460A
Edited version of original manual
By George Williams & Larry Mills VE5LCM
2009-02
FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES
1. VHF (136-174MHz)/UHF (400-470MHz)
2. 99 Channels
3. 25KHz/12.5KHz Compatibility
4. CTCSS/DCS
5. Hi/Lo power select (1W-5W)
6. Standby time: 120hr
7. Adjustable squelch level: 0-9
8. Computer/manual program
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Summary

FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

GETTING ACQUAINTED

LCD DISPLAY

BASIC OPERATION

Installing the Antenna

Instructions for connecting the radio's antenna securely.

Power switch;Volume control

Details on how to turn the radio on/off and adjust volume.

Transmitting

Guide on how to transmit audio using the PTT switch and microphone.

Operating modes

Explanation of the different operational modes like VFO/MR and Channel Only.

General

Provides general operational tips, battery voltage, and charging information.

PROGRAMMING WITH THE KEYPAD

Squelch

How to set the squelch level (0-9) to filter background noise.

HI; LO Power Level

Adjusting the transmission power output between high (5W) and low (1W) settings.

Auto-Scan

Initiating an automatic scan of frequencies or programmed memory channels.

Manual Scan

Performing manual scans by stepping through frequencies or memory channels.

Backlight

Configuration options for the LCD screen backlight: ON, OFF, or AUTO.

Beep

Enabling or disabling audible beep feedback for key presses and operations.

Auto Lock Keypad

Setting up automatic keypad locking after a period of inactivity for convenience.

TOT (Time of Transmission)

Configuring the maximum transmission time to prevent accidental continuous keying.

Duplex Offset Frequency

Setting the frequency offset for duplex (repeater) operations.

CTCSS;DCS Receive

Configuring CTCSS/DCS tones for receiving signals to filter unwanted transmissions.

CTCSS;DCS Transmit

Configuring CTCSS/DCS tones for transmitting signals to match receivers.

Lock;Unlock Keypad

Manually locking and unlocking the radio's keypad to prevent accidental presses.

Step (Sets the minimum frequency increment)

Adjusting the frequency step size (5k, 6.25k, 10k, 12.5k, 25k) for tuning.

Simplex - Duplex

Selecting between simplex (direct) and duplex (repeater) operating modes.

Duplex Reverse Frequency

Reversing the transmit and receive frequencies for easier repeater access.

MEMORY CHANNELS

Programming a memory channel

Steps to save specific frequencies, tones, and settings into memory channels.

Selecting a memory channel

How to recall and activate stored memory channels for quick access.

CHANNEL ONLY MODE

Entering Channel Only Mode

Procedure to switch the radio into channel-only operation mode, disabling frequency entry.

DELETING SETTINGS

Deleting a memory channel

Steps to remove a specific memory channel from the radio's memory.

Deleting all settings

Procedure to reset all user-programmed settings and memory channels to factory defaults.

FD-150 A; 160 A; 450 A;460 A Quick Reference

FDC FD-460A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range400-470 MHz
Number of Channels16
RF Output Power5W
Weight220g (with battery)
BatteryLi-ion

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