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Yaesu FTA-750 Spirit User Manual

Yaesu FTA-750 Spirit
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Operating Manual
AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
FTA-750
FTA-550

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Yaesu FTA-750 Spirit Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range RX108.000 - 136.975 MHz
Supply Voltage7.4 VDC
Operating Temperature Range-20°C to +60°C
RF Power Output5 W (VHF)
GPSYes
ModulationFM, DV (C4FM)
Power Output5 W (VHF), 4 W (UHF)
Battery LifeApproximately 12 hours (TX 5 seconds, RX 5 seconds, Standby 90 seconds)

Summary

Important Safety Notices

FCC RF Exposure Compliance

Details FCC compliance for occupational use and specific standards for RF exposure.

Introduction to Your Radio

Welcome and Manual Guidance

Welcomes the user and encourages reading the manual for optimal performance.

Product Overview

Models, Accessories, and Options

Lists available radio models, supplied accessories, and optional items.

Top Panel Controls

Antenna, Volume, and Dial Controls

Describes the antenna jack, volume knob, and dial selector knob.

Front Panel Controls

LCD Display and Input Controls

Describes the LCD, microphone, cursor/ENT keys, and general control keys.

Dedicated Function Keys

Explains the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency key and Loudspeaker.

Left Side Controls

Power, PTT, and Squelch Switches

Explains the POWER, PTT (Push To Talk), and SQL (Squelch) switches.

Right Side Controls

MIC/SP, DATA, and EXT DC Jacks

Describes the MIC/SP, DATA, and EXT DC connection jacks for accessories.

COM Band LCD Display

Interpreting the COM Band Screen

Explains various icons and fields displayed on the COM band screen.

NAV Band LCD Display

VOR and ILS CDI Screen Elements

Details elements of the VOR and ILS Course Deviation Indicator displays.

FTA-750 GPS LCD Display

GPS Information and Compass Screens

Describes the GPS Information and GPS Compass display screens.

FTA-750 GPS LCD Display Details

GPS Status and Waypoint Navigation Screens

Explains the GPS Status and Waypoint Navigation display screens.

Before You Begin

Battery Installation and Removal

Instructions for installing and removing the battery pack.

Before You Begin - Power

Battery Charging Procedure

Procedure for charging the Lithium-ion battery before first use.

Before You Begin - Battery Options

Alkaline Tray and Low Battery Indicators

Instructions for the AA battery tray and low battery warnings.

Before You Begin - Connections

External DC Power and Antenna Installation

Connecting external DC power and installing the radio's antenna.

Before You Begin - Mounting & Audio

Belt Clip and Headset Connection

Mounting the belt clip and connecting an optional headset.

Before You Begin - Safety

Important Precautions for Use

Important safety and usage warnings for the radio and battery.

Basic Operation

Radio On/Off and Reception

Turning the radio on/off and basic reception procedures.

Basic Operation - Frequency

Adjusting Operating Frequency

How to tune to different frequencies using the dial or keypad.

Basic Operation - Audio

Volume and Squelch Adjustment

How to set audio volume and squelch threshold.

Basic Operation - Monitoring

Monitor Switch and Emergency Frequency

Using the monitor switch and accessing the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency.

Basic Operation - Transmission

Transmission and Microphone Use

How to transmit and advice on using the internal microphone.

Basic Operation - Bands

Understanding Operation Bands

Explains the NAV and COM bands and their respective uses.

Basic Operation - Modes

Overview of Operation Modes

Overview of different operating modes (COMM, MR, WX, GPS, NAVI, SETUP).

Basic Operation - Menus and Reset

Menu Items and Radio Reset

Highlights TIMER/FUNCTION menus and radio reset procedures.

Basic Operation - Radio Reset

Radio Reset Procedure

Continues the steps for resetting the radio to factory defaults.

Advanced Operation - VOR Navigation

Reception of VOR Signals

How the radio displays VOR signals and navigation data.

Advanced Operation - VOR CDI

Reading the Course Deviation Indicator (VOR)

How to interpret the Course Deviation Indicator for VOR navigation.

Advanced Operation - ILS Navigation

Reception of ILS Signals

How the radio displays ILS signals and navigation data.

Advanced Operation - ILS CDI

Reading the Course Deviation Indicator (ILS)

Explains CDI indicators for ILS approach guidance.

Advanced Operation - Split Mode

Split Operation and Frequency Programming

Setting up split operation and programming transmit frequencies.

Advanced Operation - Split Mode Control

Split Operation Activation and Exit

How to activate and exit the split operation mode.

Advanced Operation - Weather Channels

Weather Channel Broadcast Reception

Receiving and tuning VHF weather channels.

Advanced Operation - Weather Alerts

Weather Alert Reception Handling

How the radio handles and notifies of weather alert signals.

Advanced Operation - Dual Watch

Dual Watch Operation and Priority Channel

Using dual watch and setting the priority channel.

Advanced Operation - Dual Watch Control

Dual Watch Operation Control

Starting, stopping, and behavior of dual watch monitoring.

Advanced Operation - Timers

Timer Mode and Stopwatch Operation

Using the timer modes, including the stopwatch function.

Advanced Operation - Stopwatch Control

Stopwatch Operation Control

Controlling the stopwatch function (start, stop, reset).

Advanced Operation - Countdown Timer

Countdown Timer Operation

Using and controlling the countdown timer function.

Advanced Operation - Countdown Timer Control

Countdown Timer Control and Alarm

Controlling the countdown timer and its alarm features.

Advanced Operation - Transmission and Battery

TOT Feature and Battery Saving

Using the Time-Out Timer and Battery Saver features.

Advanced Operation - Audio Input

Headset Microphone and VOX Operation

Using headset microphones and activating VOX.

Advanced Operation - VOX and Side Tone

VOX Settings and Side Tone Control

Adjusting VOX gain/delay and using side tone monitoring.

Advanced Operation - Lock Function

Lock Function and Configuration

Using the lock function and configuring lockout settings.

Advanced Operation - Lock Feature

Activating the Lock Feature

How to enable and disable the lock function.

Advanced Operation - Noise Limiter

ANL Feature for Noise Reduction

Using the Automatic Noise Limiter for impulse noise reduction.

Memory Operation

Recalling Stored Memories

Accessing stored channel frequencies and information.

Memory Operation - Memory Recall

Memory Recall Navigation

Navigating and selecting memory channels from a list.

Memory Operation - Instant Storage

Instant Storage of Frequencies

Quickly saving a frequency to memory with customization options.

Memory Operation - Maintenance

Memory Maintenance Overview

Overview of adding, editing, and deleting memory entries.

Memory Operation - Adding Entries

Adding New Memory Entries

Steps to add new channel information to memory.

Memory Operation - Editing Entries

Editing Existing Memory Information

How to modify existing memory entries.

Memory Operation - Deleting Entries

Deleting Memory Entries

Steps to remove entries from memory.

Scanning Operation

Scanning All Channels

How to initiate and perform a scan of all channels.

Scanning Operation - Scan Control

Scan Control and Specified Channels

Stopping scans and scanning only marked channels.

Scanning Operation - Marked Channels

Scanning Marked Channels

How to scan channels that have been marked for scanning.

GPS Function (FTA-750 Only)

Activating the GPS Unit

Steps to turn the internal GPS receiver on.

GPS Function - Position Display

Position Information Display Modes

Choosing how to display GPS position data (numerical, compass).

Numerical Display with GPS Status

Displaying position data along with GPS status indicators.

GPS Function - Compass Display

Compass Display for Navigation

Displaying GPS position using a graphical compass interface.

GPS Function - Memorizing Position

Memorizing Current Position Information

Saving current GPS position data to the radio's memory.

GPS Function - Recording Position

Recording Position Information (Logger)

Using the data logger feature to record location at intervals.

Waypoint Navigation (FTA-750 Only)

Entering Navigation Mode

How to access the waypoint navigation feature on the radio.

Waypoint Navigation - Setting Destination

Setting Destination from Memory

Selecting a destination from stored memory channels.

Waypoint Navigation - Destination History

Setting Destination from History

Selecting a destination from previously visited locations.

Waypoint Navigation - Manual Entry

Specifying Position Directly

Manually entering destination coordinates (LAT/LON).

Waypoint Navigation - Storing Positions

Storing and Naming Positions

Saving and assigning custom names to entered positions.

Setup Mode - Basic Access

Basic Setup Menu Access

General steps to access and use the SETUP menu.

Setup Mode - Menu Overview

Setup Menu Overview

Overview of main SETUP menu categories (Memory, Comm, GPS, Config).

Setup Mode - COMM Settings

COMM Mode Operations Setup

Configuring COMM mode operations like emergency call, ANL, weather alert, scan stop.

Setup Mode - Scan Settings

Scan Settings Configuration

Configuring scan resume time and post-stop behavior.

Setup Mode - Tuning Settings

Tuning and NAV Band Frequency Setup

Setting frequency step for tuning and NAV band transmit frequency.

Setup Mode - GPS Settings

GPS Mode Operations Setup

Configuring GPS mode operations like power save and recall.

Setup Mode - GPS Power and Recall

GPS Unit Power Save and Recall Settings

Adjusting GPS power save intervals and frequency recall.

Setup Mode - GPS Format Settings

GPS Location, Time, and Format Settings

Configuring GPS location format, time area, offset, and time format.

Setup Mode - GPS Measurement Units

GPS Unit Measurement Units

Selecting units for speed, distance, and altitude display.

Setup Mode - GPS Pinning and Logging

GPS Pinning, Logging, and Erase Functions

Configuring GPS pinning, logger interval, and erasing log data.

Setup Mode - Display Settings

Display Settings (Brightness and Lamp)

Adjusting display brightness and backlight behavior.

Setup Mode - Display Adjustments

Display Settings (Contrast and Beep)

Adjusting display contrast and key beep loudness.

Setup Mode - Radio Management

Radio Reset and About Information

Options for resetting the radio and viewing software information.

Summary of Setup Menu Options

Memory Book Setup Summary

Summary of MEMORY BOOK setup items and their default values.

COMM Setup Summary

Summary of COMM SETUP options and their default values.

Setup Mode - Configuration Summaries

GPS Setup Summary (FTA-750)

Summary of GPS SETUP options and their default values.

Configuration Settings Summary

Summary of CONFIGURATION options and their default values.

Specifications

General Radio Specifications

Technical details for frequency, channel spacing, voltage, etc.

Receiver Specifications

Receiver circuit type, sensitivity, selectivity, and AF output.

Specifications - Transmitter and GPS

Transmitter and GPS Unit Specifications

Technical details for transmitter power and GPS unit performance.

Troubleshooting Headset Connections

Headset Connection Issues and Requirements

Addresses common headset connection problems and specification requirements.

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