Yaesu Musen 50023X20 User Manual
AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
FTA-250L
Operating Manual
Contents
Important Notice! ...............................................................1
Introduction ........................................................................2
Accessories and Options .................................................3
Supplied Accessories ............................................................. 3
Available Options ................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions ............................................................4
Controls & Connectors (Top / Front Panel
Controls & Connectors (Left / Right Side
Controls & Connectors (LCD
) ..........................................9
Before You Begin .............................................................10
Antenna Installation.............................................................. 10
Installing the Battery Pack.................................................... 10
Removing the Battery Pack.................................................. 10
Battery Charging .................................................................. 10
Low Battery Indication ...........................................................11
External DC Power Supply Connection ............................... 12
Belt Clip Installation.............................................................. 12
Headset Connection............................................................. 13
Precautions .......................................................................... 13
Basic Operation ...............................................................14
Turning the power on and off ............................................... 14
Adjusting the squelch ........................................................... 14
Monitor Switch...................................................................... 15
Adjusting the frequency........................................................ 15
Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency ............... 16
Transmission ........................................................................ 16
Resetting the Transceiver .................................................... 16
Operation Modes.................................................................. 17
BASIC OPERATION OF THE MENU MODE ....................... 18
Advanced Operation .......................................................19
Pitch Control......................................................................... 19
Flip-Flop Feature (Frequency Recall) .................................. 19
Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ......................... 20
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Weather alert reception ........................................................ 20
Dual Watch Operation .......................................................... 21
Setting the P-ch.................................................................... 21
Starting the dual watch......................................................... 21
Noise Cancellation ............................................................... 22
TOT Feature ......................................................................... 22
Battery Saver during Reception ........................................... 23
Using the Headset Microphone ............................................ 23
VOX Operation ..................................................................... 24
Side Tone Control ................................................................. 25
Lock Function ....................................................................... 25
PTT Lock Function ............................................................... 26
ANL Feature ......................................................................... 26
Changing the Channel Steps ............................................... 27
Function Modes.................................................................... 28
Memory Operation ...........................................................29
Recalling the Memories........................................................ 29
Instant Storage ..................................................................... 30
Maintenance of the Memory................................................. 30
Scanning Operation ........................................................32
Scanning Channels .............................................................. 32
Scanning the Specied Channels ........................................ 33
SETUP Mode ....................................................................34
Basic Operation.................................................................... 34
Maintenance of the Memory................................................. 35
Setting of the COMM SETUP Mode Operation .................... 35
PRIORITY CH ...................................................................... 37
Setting of the Operation and ................................................ 37
Conguration of the Transceiver ......................................... 37
About the Transceiver .......................................................... 38
Summary of the SETUP Menu ............................................. 39
Specications ..................................................................41
Troubleshooting For Headset Connection ....................42
Important notICe!
FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only:
The FTA-250L has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits
for Occupational Use/Controlled Exposure Environment. In addition, the radio 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 Human
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 knowledge 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
congurations. 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 “
dio. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT button.
Always use YAESU authorized accessories.
” icon is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen of the ra-
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-250L is ultra 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).
The FTA-250L includes NOAA weather band monitoring and 250 memory channels. The channel congurations
can be easily reprogrammed in minutes using the optional PC Programming Software and your PC.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the FTA-250L
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 and optIons
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion Battery Pack SBR-25LI
AC Adapter SAD-20
Charger Cradle SBH-22
Cigarette Lighter DC/DC Converter SDD-12
Helical Antenna SRA-18A*
or
YHA-73
Headset Adapter Cable SCU-15
Belt Clip SHB-18
Ferrite Core L9190192
Operating Manual
Warranty Card
* Antenna gain: 2.15 dBi
Impedance: 50 ohms
Available Options
Speaker Microphone SSM-10A
Earphone (available only with the SSM-10A)
Earphone SEP-11A
Li-Ion Battery Pack (7.4 V, 1,950 mAh) SBR-25LI
Li-Ion Battery Pack (7.4 V, 2,500 mAh) SBR-26LI
AC Adapter SAD-20
Charger Cradle SBH-22
Cigarette Lighter DC/DC Converter SDD-12
Helical Antenna SRA-18A
Belt Clip SHB-18
Headset Adapter Cable SCU-15
USB Programming and Control Cable USB-57B
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 for the FTA-250L.
SEP-10A
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safety preCautIons
Be sure to read the safety precautions to use this product safely.
Yaesu is not liable for failures and other problems caused due to misuse or use of this product by you or a third
party. Also, Yaesu is not liable for damages caused through use of this product by you or a third party except in
the case where ordered to pay for damages under the laws.
Type and meaning of the marks
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury or only property damage.
Type and meaning of symbols
Indicates a prohibited action, not to be done in order to use
this product safely. For example, indicates that the product should not be disassembled.
Indicates a required action, to be done in order to use this
product safely. For example, indicates that the power
plug should be re-moved.
DANGER
Do not use this product in “an area where use of it is
prohibited”, e.g., inside the hospital or train.”
This product can affect electronic or medical devices.
Do not use this product while riding a bicycle or driving
a car. Accidents can result.
Be sure to stop the bicycle or car at a safe place before using this product.
Do not perform transmission in a crowded place for the
safety of persons using a medical device such as a cardiac pacemaker.
The radio wave emitted from this product can cause the
medical device to malfunction and result in an accident.
Do not touch any material leaking from the battery pack
with bare hands.
The chemical that has stuck to your skin or entered your
eye can cause chemical burns. In such a case, consult the
doctor immediately.
Those who are carrying a medical device such as a cardiac pacemaker should not perform transmission near
the device. When transmitting, use an external antenna
and keep as far as possible away from the external antenna.
The radio wave emitted by the transmitter can cause the
medical device to malfunction and result in an accident.
Do not use this product or the battery charger in a place
where inammable gas is generated.
A re or explosion can occur.
Do not solder or short-circuit the terminal of the battery
pack.
A re, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result. Do
not carry the battery pack together with a necklace, hair pin,
or small metal objects. A short circuit can result.
WARNING
Do not power this transceiver with a voltage other than
the specied power supply voltage.
A re, electric shock, or damage may result.
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safety preCautIons
Do not use the battery pack for any model other than
the specied transceiver.
A re, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result.
Do not make very long transmissions.
The main body of the transceiver may overheat, resulting in
a failure or burns.
Do not disassemble or make any alteration to this product.
An injury, electric shock, or failure can result.
Keep the terminals of the battery pack clean.
If terminal contacts are dirty or corroded, a re, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result.
Do not handle the battery pack or charger with wet
hands. Do not insert or remove the power plug with wet
hands.
An injury, leak, re, or failure can result.
If smoke or strange odor is emitted from the main body,
battery pack, or battery charger, immediately turn the
transceiver off; remove the battery pack, and remove
the power plug from the outlet.
A fire, leak, overheating, damage, ignition, or failure can
result. Contact the dealer from which you purchased this
product or Yaesu Customer Support.
Do not use the battery pack which is externally damaged or deformed.
A re, leak, heating, explosion, or ignition can result.
Do not use any battery charger which is not specied
by Yaesu.
A re or failure can result.
When transmitting, keep the transceiver at least 5.0 mm
(3/16 inch) away from your body. Use only the supplied an-
tenna. Do not use modied or damaged antennas.
If charging of the battery pack cannot be completed
within the specied charging time, immediately remove
the power plug of the battery charger from the outlet.
A re, leak, overheating, explosion, or ignition can result.
CAUTION
Do not dangle or throw this product by holding its antenna.
This product can hit and injure someone. In addition, doing
so can result in a transceiver failure or damage.
Do not use transceiver in a crowded place.
The antenna can hit someone, resulting in an injury.
Do not place this transceiver in a place subject to direct
sun-light or near a heater.
The transceiver can deform or discolor.
Do not place this transceiver in a humid or dusty place.
A re or failure can result.
During transmission, keep the antenna as far from you
as possible.
Long-time exposure to electromagnetic waves can have a
negative impact on your health.
Do not clean the case with thinner or benzene.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the case.
If the transceiver is not being used for an extended period,
turn it off and remove the battery pack for safety.
Do not drop, strike, or throw the transceiver.
A failure or damage may result.
Keep magnetic cards and video tape away from the
transceiver.
The data recorded on cash cards or video tape can be
erased.
Charge the battery pack within the temperature range
from +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F).
Charging the battery pack outside this temperature range
can cause leak, overheating, decrease in performance, or
reduction in service life can result.
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safety preCautIons
When unplugging the power cord of the battery charger,
be sure to hold the power plug.
Pulling the power cord can dam-age it and cause a re or
electronic shock.
Do not use the earphones or head-phones at an extremely high volume level.
Hearing impairment can result.
Keep this product out of reach of children.
An injury, etc. can result.
Install the belt clip securely.
If they are installed improperly, the FTA-250L may fall or
drop, resulting in an injury or damage.
Do not place a heavy object on the power cord of the
battery charger.
The battery cord can be dam-aged, resulting in a fire or
electric shock.
Do not use the included battery charger to charge any
battery pack which is not specified for use with the
charger.
A re can result.
Do not operate the transmitter near the TV or radio.
Radio disturbance can occur in the transceiver, the TV, or
the radio.
Do not use any products other than the specied options and accessories.
A failure can result.
When the battery charger is not in use, remove its power plug from the outlet.
Before discarding the worn battery pack, afx tape or
the like to its terminals.
Before using this transceiver in a hybrid or fuel-saving car,
be sure to check with the auto-mobile manufacturer regarding use of the transceiver in that car.
Noise generated by an onboard electrical device (inverter,
etc.) can disrupt the normal operation of the transceiver.
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Controls & ConneCtors (top / front panel
Antenna Jack
À
This BNC connector accepts the supplied exible antenna or another antenna designed to provide a
Ohm impedance on the Aircraft Communication Band.
121.5 Key
Á
Press and hold this key to access the emergency
frequency (121.5 MHz) instantly.
PWR/VOL Knob
Â
Turn this control clockwise to turn the transceiver
ON and to increase the volume. Counter-clockwise rotation to reduce the volume and turn the
transceiver OFF.
Loudspeaker
Ã
The internal speaker is located here.
Microphone
Ä
To transmit, speak into the mic opening into this
opening in a normal voice level, while pressing
the PTT switch.
LED Flash-Light
Å
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Æ
The display shows current operating condition.
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50-
Keypad
Ç
These 18 keys select the important operating
functions of the FTA-250L.
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