Yaesu FTA-550 Pro-X User Manual

Contents
Important Notice! .......................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................... 2
Models, Accessories and Options .............................. 3
Models ............................................................................... 3
Supplied Accessories ......................................................... 3
Available Options .............................................................. 3
Controls & Connectors
................................................ 4
LCD Display .................................................................. 8
Before You Begin ........................................................ 12
Battery Installation and Removal .................................... 12
Battery Charging .............................................................. 13
Alkaline Battery Tray Installation ................................... 14
Low Battery Indication .................................................... 14
External DC Power Supply Connection .......................... 15
Antenna Installation ......................................................... 15
Belt Clip Installation ........................................................ 16
Headset Connection ......................................................... 16
Precautions ....................................................................... 17
Basic Operation .......................................................... 18
Reception (COM Band) ................................................... 18
Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency ........... 21
Transmission (COM Band) .............................................. 22
Operation Bands .............................................................. 23
Operation Modes ............................................................. 24
Resetting the Radio .......................................................... 25
Advanced Operation .................................................. 27
Reception of VOR Signals ............................................... 27
Reception of ILS Signals ................................................. 31
Split Operation ................................................................. 33
Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ...................... 35
Dual Watch Operation ..................................................... 37
Timer Mode Operation .................................................... 39
TOT Feature ..................................................................... 43
Saving the Battery during Reception ............................... 43
Using the Headset Microphone ....................................... 44
VOX Operation ................................................................ 44
Side Tone Control ............................................................ 45
Lock Function .................................................................. 46
ANL Feature .................................................................... 48
Memory Operation ...................................................... 49
Recalling the Memories ................................................... 49
Instant Storage ................................................................. 51
Maintenance of the Memory ............................................ 52
Scanning Operation ................................................... 55
Scanning All Channels ..................................................... 55
Scanning the Specied Channels ..................................... 56
GPS Function (FTA-750 Only) ................................... 58
Activating the GPS Unit .................................................. 58
Displaying the Position Information ................................ 59
Memorizing the Position Information ............................. 61
Recording the Position Information ................................ 62
Waypoint Navigation (FTA-750 Only) ........................ 63
Entering the Navigation (NAVI) Mode ........................... 63
Setting the Destination ..................................................... 64
SETUP Mode ............................................................... 67
Basic Operation ............................................................... 67
Maintenance of the Memory ............................................ 68
Setting of the COMM Mode Operation ........................... 69
Setting of the GPS Mode Operation (FTA-750 Only) ..... 72
Setting of the Operation and Conguration of
the Radio .......................................................................... 77
About the Radio ............................................................... 79
Summary of the SETUP Menu ........................................ 80
Specications ............................................................. 82
Troubleshooting for Headset Connection ................ 84

Yaesu FTA-550 Pro-X Specifications

General

Brand	Yaesu
Model	FTA-550 Pro-X
Category	Transceiver
Language	English