Yaesu FTA-230 Operating Manual
AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
Operating Manual
Contents
Important Notice! .......................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................... 2
Accessories & Options ................................................ 3
Control & Connectors .................................................. 5
Top Panel ........................................................................... 5
Front Panel ......................................................................... 6
Side Panel .......................................................................... 7
Keypad ............................................................................... 8
LCD Display ...................................................................... 9
Before You Begin ........................................................ 10
Precautions ....................................................................... 10
Battery Installation and Removal .................................... 10
Battery Charging .............................................................. 11
Low Battery Indication .................................................... 12
Installing the FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case ............... 13
Basic Operation .......................................................... 14
Preliminary Steps ............................................................. 14
Operation Quick Start ...................................................... 14
Squelch Adjustment ......................................................... 16
Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency ........... 16
Transmission .................................................................... 16
Flip-Flop Feature (Frequency Recall) ............................. 17
NOTICE
There are no user-serviceable parts inside this
transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to
your Authorized Service Center.
Advanced Operation .................................................. 18
Tuning Methods ............................................................... 18
Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ...................... 19
Monitor Key .................................................................... 20
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature ........................ 20
LOCK Function ............................................................... 21
DIAL and
Receive Battery Saver Setup ........................................... 22
Beep On/Off ..................................................................... 23
Changing the Channel Steps ............................................ 24
VOX Operation ................................................................ 25
Side Tone Feature ............................................................ 26
Timer Operation ............................................................... 27
Memory Operation ...................................................... 28
Memory System Operation .............................................. 28
Memory Storage .............................................................. 28
Recalling the Memories ................................................... 30
Deleting Memories .......................................................... 31
Scanning Operation ................................................... 32
Channel-Skip Scanning ................................................... 33
Dual Watch Operation ................................................ 34
Priority Dual Watch Operation .................................. 35
Split Operation ............................................................ 36
Programming a Transmit Frequency ............................... 36
Operating in the Split Mode ............................................ 37
Field Programming Mode .......................................... 38
CPU Resetting ............................................................. 39
Menu (“Set”) Mode ..................................................... 40
Specications ............................................................. 46
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 48
Book Memory Channel List ....................................... 49
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key Swap Conguration .................. 21
Important notIce!
FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only:
This
FTA-230
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.
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 rad io mu s t be u s ed wi t h a m a ximum operatin g duty cyc l e not exc eeding 50%, in typ i cal Pu sh-to-
Talk configurations. 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 front panel of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to
transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
Always use Yaesu authorized accessories.
has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure lim-
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IntroductIon
The YAESU
ing communication (transmit and receive) capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band (“COM” band:
118 ~ 136.975 MHz), and it additionally provides receive on the “NAV” band (108 ~ 117.975 MHz).
The
FTA-230
kHz synthesizer steps for the new narrow-band channel plan.
The
FTA-230
vision, NOAA weather band monitoring, 8-character Alpha/Numeric Display, 150 Memory Channels, and 100 “Book
Memory” Channels.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the
pletely. Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference.
FTA-230
boasts 0.7 Watt of clean audio output from its 1.4” (36-mm) diameter loudspeaker, and it also provides 8.33
displays with our exclusive Omni-Glow
is a compact, stylish, solid, submersible (IP7: 3 ft for 30 minutes) hand-held transceiver provid-
TM
display back-lighting for minimal degradation of your night
FTA-230
com-
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
Ni-MH Battery Pack (7.2V)
100-240 VAC Wall Charger
100-240 VAC Charging Cradle
12 V DC Charging Cradle
Helical Antenna
Headset Cable
Alkaline Battery Case
Operating Manual
Warranty Card
: “B” sufx is for use with 120 VAC or “C” sufx is
for use with 230-240 VAC.
FNB-83
PA-48B/C
CD-32
CD-59
YHA-73
CT-96
FBA-25A
Available Options
YHA-73
MH-44
FBA-25A
FNB-83
CD-32
E-DC-5B
E-DC-6
CT-96
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.
Helical Antenna
Speaker Microphone
B4B
Alkaline Battery Case
Ni-MH Battery Pack (7.2V)
Charger Cradle
DC Cable w/Noise
DC Cable; plug and wire only
Headset Cable
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accessorIes & optIons
CT-96
Headset Cable
Headset
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
E-DC-5B
DC Cable w/Noise Filter (Option)
CD-59
12 V DC Charging Cradl
PTTSwitch
An external PTT switch is
re q u i r ed for u s e with an
aviation headset.
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controls & connectors (top panel
Antenna Jack
This BNC connector jack accepts the supplied ex-
ible antenna, or another antenna designed to provide
50 Ohm impedance on the Aircraft Communication
Band.
)
MIC/EAR
You may connect the supplied
or the (optional)
this jack.
turer. Because these jack connections are unique,
using a Speaker/Microphone that is not specied
by Yaesu may damage the
2) Do n ot al low th e
merged in water while the rubber cap over the
MIC/EAR
DIAL
This (outer) 20-position detented rotary switch tunes
the operating frequency or selects the memory channels.
This rotary switch also adjusts the audio volume
level by the setting of the Secondary function of the
[5(
DIAL/
Jack
Headset Cable
CT-96
Speaker/Microphone to
MH-44
1) Never connect any Speaker/Microphone
that is not recommended by the manufac-
jack is removed.
B4B
FTA-230
FTA- 2 3 0
.
t o bec o me su b -
Selector Knob
)]
key. See page 21 for details.
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controls & connectors (Front panel
)
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.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
The display shows selected operating conditions, as
indicated on page 9.
Keypad
The keypad is used for most radio command opera-
tions. Several keys have triple functions.
The primar y functio ns are activa ted by simply
pressing the key momentarily.
The secondary functions are activated by pressing
[F]
the
key followed by the key.
The third functions are activated by pressing and
holding in the key for 2 seconds.
These functions are described in detail on page 8.
BUSY/TX
This lamp glows green when a signal is being re-
ceived, and red when transmitting.
Indicator Lamp
Battery Pack Latch
Open this latch for battery removal.
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controls & connectors (sIde panel
)
(Push To Talk) Switch
PTT
Press this button to transmit when you are operating
in the COM band. Release this button to return to
the “Receive” mode. See page 16 for details.
MONITOR
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 button again to resume normal (quiet) monitoring. See
page 20 for details.
POWER
Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to toggle
the transceiver’s power on and off.
EXTDC
When an external 12-Volt DC power source is avail-
able, you may connect the (optional)
ternal DC Cable here.
1) Do not connect any wire to this jack if
that wire is connected directly to a 28-Volt
DC source. Connecting the
source which exceeds 15.0 Volts DC will result in
damage to the unit, and this type of damage is not
covered by the Limited warranty on this product.
Switch
Switch
Jack
FTA-230
E-DC-5B
directly to a
Ex-
2) Do n ot al low th e
merged in water while the rubber cap over the
EXT DC
jack is removed.
FTA- 2 3 0
t o bec o me su b -
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controls & connectors (Keypad
)
PrimaryFunction
(
PressKey
SecondaryFunction
(
Press[F]+key
ThirdFunction
(
PressandHoldkey
PrimaryFunction
(
PressKey
SecondaryFunction
(
Press[F]+key
ThirdFunction
(
PressandHoldkey
PrimaryFunction
(
PressKey
SecondaryFunction
(
Press[F]+key
ThirdFunction
(
PressandHoldkey
PrimaryFunction
(
PressKey
SecondaryFunction
(
Press[F]+key
ThirdFunction
(
PressandHoldkey
)
)
)
)
8
Frequency Entry Digit 1
)
)
Frequency Entry Digit 4
Activates the Stop Watch
)
)
Frequency Entry Digit 7
)
)
Activates Split (Duplex)
)
Split-Memory
“Write” Command
Memory “Write”
)
None
None
Timer
None
mode.
None
None
Command
Frequency Entry Digit 2
None
None
Frequency Entry Digit 5
Exchange the functions of
the DIAL and
Frequency Entry Digit 8
Enable/Disable the
Frequency Entry Digit 0
Adjusts the Automatic
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None
Keypad Beeper
None
Noise Limiter
None
keys
Frequency Entry Digit 3
None
None
Frequency Entry Digit 6
Activates the Dual Watch
Feature
Activates the VOX Feature
Frequency Entry Digit 9
Allows Skipping of
Channel during Scan
None
Activates “Secondary” key
mode.
Cancel the “Secondary”
key mode of the [F] key.
None
Selects Emergency
Channel (121.5 MHz).
None
None
1)
Selects the Memory Display Type
2) Switches between VFO mode and Flip-Flop display
Activates the Set (Menu)
Select the tuning methods among
Activates the Key Lockout
:
See page 18 for details.
Mode
Activates the Scanner
the VFO, MR, BMR, and WX
D e pe nd s on s e tt in g of t h e
Secondary function of the key.
Feature
None
Increase the audio
level or select the
operating channel
Decrease the audio
level or select the
operating channel
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controls & connectors (lcd dIsplay
These digits provide frequency or alpha-numeric
information about the channel you are using.
)
Th is indic ator confirms
t h a t “D u a l Wa t c h ” i s
active. See page 34.
This icon ind icates that
the “Book” Memory Bank
is in use. See page 18.
Th is indic ator confirms
that “Au t o ma ti c Nois e
Limiter” is active. See
page 20.
Th i s ic o n in d icates that
the “Weather Alert” feature
is active. See page 45.
Th i s ic on is th e “L ow
Battery” indicator, which
blinks when the battery
voltage becomes too low
for proper operation.
Th is indic ator confirms
that “Split” (Duplex) mode
is activ a t e d . See p a g e
38.
Th is indic ator confirms
t h a t th e K e y Lo ck i s
activated. See page 21.
Th is indic ator confirms
t h a t S e c o n d a ry Ke y
Function is active. See
page 8.
Th is indic ator confirms
that this channel will be
skipped during scan. See
page 35.
Th is indic ator confirms
th at “VO X” sys te m i s
active. See page 25.
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BeFore you BegIn
Precautions
The
FTA-230
communication on channels used for critical aviation safety communications. Therefore, it is important that this radio be kept away from children or
other unauthorized users at all times.
When making DC connections via the (optional)
DC-5B
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. Connecting
the
FTA-230
Volts DC will result in damage to the unit.
ited Warranty for this product does not cover damage caused by the application of improper voltage.
Do not dispose of the Ni-MH Battery Pack in a re.
Do not carry a Ni-MH 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 Ni-MH pack.
Although the
ible (3 ft., 30 min.), its enclosure is not designed to
guarantee protection from ingress of water under
extreme pressure. Do not allow the radio to become
submerged in deep water, and do not subject it to
water spray under pressure.
is apparatus is capable of two-way
DC cable, be absolutely certain to observe
directly to a source which exceeds 15.0
FTA-230
is designed to be Submers-
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E-
The Lim-
Battery Installation and Removal
To install the battery, hold the transceiver with your
left hand, so your palm is over the speaker and your
thumb is on the top of the Belt Clip. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the back
of the radio while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then
close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place
with a “Click.”
InserttheBatteryPack
ClosetheBatteryPackLatch
To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove
any protective cases. Open the Battery Pack Latch
on the bottom of the radio, then slide the battery
downward and out from the radio while unfolding
the Belt Clip.
Do not attempt to open any of the recharge-
able Ni-MH packs, as personal injury or damage to the Ni-MH pack could occur if a cell or cells
become accidentally short-circuited.
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BeFore you BegIn
Battery Charging
It is necessary to charge the Ni-MH battery fully before
its rst use. Follow these procedures:
Install the supplied
onto the transceiver. Ensure that the transceiver is
switched off.
UseforPA-48/CD-32
1. Insert the cable plug into the jack located on the
right side of the
the
PA-48
2. Insert the transceiver and battery pack into the
; the antenna jack should be at the left side when
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viewing the charger from the front.
3. If the transceiver and battery pack are inserted corr e c tl y, t h e R E D
i n di ca t or o n t h e
CD-32
A fully-discharged
pack will be charged
co m pl e te l y i n 1 2
hours.
Battery Charger into the AC line outlet.
w i l l g l o w.
FNB-83
CD-32
Ni-MH battery pack
Charging Cradle then plug
CD-
PA-48
UseforCD-59
1. Insert the cigarette lighter plug into the cigarette
lighter socket (DC 11 V ~ 16 V).
2. Insert the transceiver and battery pack into the
; the antenna jack should be at the left side when
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viewing the charger from the front.
3. If the transceiver and battery pack are inserted correctly, the RED indicator on the
fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in
15 hours.
CD-59
CD-59
will glow. A
CD-
CD-32
DC11V~16V
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BeFore you BegIn
Important Notes:
The
for operation (reception or 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 Ni-MH
battery pack and signicantly shorten its useful life.
If using a charger other than the
CD-59
FNB-83
vided 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.
is not designed to power the transceiver
PA-48
PA-48/CD-32
, or if using a battery pack other than the
, follow the appropriate instructions pro-
Low Battery Indication
As your battery discharges during use, the voltage
will gradually become lower. When the battery voltage is becoming too low for reliable operation, the
” icon will blink on
“
the LCD display, indicating that the battery pack
,
must be recharged before
further use.
Avoid recharging Ni-MH batteries before the “ ”
indicator is observed, as this can degrade the charge
capacity of your Ni-MH 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 Ni-MH battery.
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BeFore you BegIn
Installing the FBA-25A Alkaline Battery
Case
The supplied
of the
FTA-230
When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then
press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place. Always replace all six batteries at the same time, paying
attention to the polarity indicated inside the case.
tain the thermal and over-current protection circuits
(provided in the “FNB” series of Ni-MH Battery
Packs) required when utilizing Ni-Cd and Ni-MH
cells.
FBA-25A
using six “AA” size Alkaline batteries.
The FBA-25A m us t no t be us e d wi th rechargeable cells. The FBA-25A does not con-
Battery Case allows operation
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BasIc operatIon
Preliminary Steps
Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver,
as described previously.
Twist the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack.
Never operate this transceiver without an antenna
connected.
If you have an optional Speaker/Microphone or
headset, we recommend that it not be connected
until you are familiar with the basic operation of the
FTA-230
.
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Operation Quick Start
To turn th e radi o on,
press a nd hold in the
[
POWER
for 3 seconds.
A cha n n el freq u e n cy
sh ould appear on the
di s p l ay. If n o t , press
the
(repeatedly, if necessary) so that “
appears on the display,
followed by a channel frequency.
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. However, there
is a short-cut for frequencies ending in zero - press
[
the
For example, to set 134.35 MHz,
Press
To set 118.00 MHz:
Press
]
Switch of
[
EN T
(
SET
[1] [3] [4] [3] [5]
[1] [1] [8] [ (
)]
(
key
-
)]
-
VFO
key after the last non-zero digits.
”
SET
.
)]
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BasIc operatIon
To set 118.275 MHz, you do not need to press the
nal “5” in the frequency:
[1] [1] [8] [2] [7]
You may also turn the
top panel’s
tor knob
the desired operating
frequency. The channel
frequency will appear
on the LCD.
Pr ess t h e
key
ume level. If no signal
is pr e s e n t , press an d
hold the
button for 2 seconds;
b a c k g r o u n d n oi s e
w i l l no w be he a r d ,
and you may use this
noise to set the desired
audio level. Press the
[
MON I TO R
momentarily to silence
the noise and resum e
normal (quiet) monitoring.
2
to se t th e vol-
[
selec-
DIAL
1
to choose
[]/[]
MONITOR
]
bu tt on
.
]
1: If you change the function of
key by pressing the
[5(
DIAL/
ing frequency by pressing the
2: If you change the function of
[]
key by pressing the
[5(
the
level by turning the
To turn the radio off,
press a nd hold in the
[
POWER
3 seconds.
)]
key, you may choose the operat-
DIAL/
]
switch for
[]/[]
and
DIAL
[F]
key followed by the
[]/[]
[F]
key followed by
)]
key, you may set the volume
selector knob.
DIAL
DIAL
key.
and
[]
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