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Simplified Directions

1. Install the batteries.

2. Turn the unit on (rotate volume knob clockwise).

3. Enter the first five digits of desired frequency
(1 2 2 9 7 5 for 122.975 MHz).

4. Listen and transmit.

Summary of Contents for JD-200

Page 1: ...Simplified Directions 1 Install the batteries 2 Turn the unit on rotate volume knob clockwise 3 Enter the first five digits of desired frequency 1 2 2 9 7 5 for 122 975 MHz 4 Listen and transmit ...

Page 2: ...iew Left Side View Front View Right Side View Operating Instructions Manual Frequency Selection Frequency Search Frequency Memory Memory Recall Memory Scan Memory Clear Transmitting VOR Operations Localizer Operations Key Lock Screen and Keypad Lighting Accessories Specifications 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 18 21 ...

Page 3: ... 136 975 MHz unit will also receive 137 000 MHz to 142 975 MHz 200 NAV frequencies 108 000 MHz to 117 950 MHz Duplex communications unit transmits on the Flight Service Station FSS frequency 122 100 MHz while listening over the VOR frequency Course Deviation Indicator CDI with Omni Bearing Selector OBS and TO FROM Indicator Localizer with CDI VOR with CDI Back Lit Keypad and Screen 20 Memory Chann...

Page 4: ...t 513 735 9000 for instructions License Requirements Operating the transceiver in an aircraft that has an aircraft radio station license requires no additional license To get an aircraft radio station license fill out FCC Form 404 Operating the radio on the ground requires a ground station authorization Fill out FCC Form 406 These forms are available from the FCC by calling 202 418 3676 Antenna Re...

Page 5: ...When the batteries are replaced snap the two sections back together and attach the battery pack to the radio To attach the Alkaline or Nicad Battery Pack make sure the power is OFF and then align the grooves on the JD 200 and battery pack Slide the battery pack onto the radio until it locks in place The following table is a conservative estimate of the life of fresh Alkaline batteries at some comm...

Page 6: ...d by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Never attempt to service this unit yourself It should be referred to qualified service personnel Please read the Warranty section in this manual If liquid spills or some solid object falls into the unit remove the battery pack or external power adapter and have the unit checked by a qualified person befor...

Page 7: ... or place the transceiver in an environment where the radio will be subjected to moisture excessive dust shock or mechanical vibration Abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents may mar or damage the case Clean the transceiver with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution If operating the transceiver at temperatures outside the range of 20 F to 122 F 30 C to 50 C the LCD screen may not dis...

Page 8: ...nstructions on the use of the JD 200 Top View A Antenna Connector The flexible rubber antenna or an external antenna may be attached to this BNC connector B Earphone Jack Using the optional Headset Adapter 8635A the earphone of a standard aviation noise attenuating headset may be plugged into this jack The internal speaker is disabled when this jack is used ...

Page 9: ...turn the unit on and to increase volume Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease volume and to turn the unit off Left Side View G Light Button This button activates the back lighting for the screen and keypad H Push To Talk Button This button activates the internal microphone or an external microphone when using the optional headset adapter I Battery Pack Release Pushing this button upward relea...

Page 10: ... to activate the Omni Bearing Selector OBS function for the Course Deviation Indicator CDI R Memory Key This key is used while storing frequencies in one of the 20 memory channels S Recall Key This key is used to recall stored frequencies from the 20 memory channels T Up Key This key is used to select the next higher frequency select the next higher OBS setting or to initiate search and scan funct...

Page 11: ...es to the next digit Six digits are always required to select a frequency The JD 200 will return to the previous frequency if there is a pause of five seconds or more between key entries while entering a new frequency The Clear Key may be pressed any time prior to entering the fifth digit to clear the digits entered and return to the previous frequency Any frequency outside of the range listed abo...

Page 12: ... is appropriate for one second It is very important that the Squelch be properly adjusted prior to initiating a Search The background static received with the squelch off may be strong enough to disrupt a Search If a Search gets stuck on a frequency with too much background noise increase the Squelch or press and hold the Up or Down Key for one second to skip that frequency and resume Searching Fr...

Page 13: ... is stored You may exit the memory function by pressing the Clear Key any time prior to storing the frequency pressing the Memory Key the second time Memory Recall To recall a frequency stored in a memory channel press the Recall Key The memory channel number and the corresponding frequency of the first memory channel that is being used will be displayed This frequency immediately becomes the acti...

Page 14: ...Key for one second to initiate either an upward or downward Scan The word SCAN will appear on the top line of the screen and the memory channel number and frequency will be displayed on the bottom line of the screen When a broadcasting signal is found the word SCAN will flash and the JD 200 will stop temporarily on that frequency If the broadcasting signal is cut off for more than two seconds the ...

Page 15: ...l of the memory channels have been cleared Transmitting Press the Push To Talk Button PTT at any time while tuned to a COMM frequency to broadcast over the selected frequency While the PTT is pressed the screen will display TX next to frequency to verify the JD 200 is broadcasting Release the PTT to end the transmission and the JD 200 will once again receive the selected COMM frequency If the opti...

Page 16: ...our desired course is flying to the station on the 90 degree radial fly left towards the needle to be on course The three digits in the lower left hand side of the screen are the Omni Bearing Selector OBS setting Whenever the CDI needle is centered such as when a VOR signal is first received the OBS setting represents your bearing to or radial from the selected VOR station The T or F following the...

Page 17: ...Down Key or the Clear Key to change the OBS setting To exit the navigation function enter a COMM frequency As long as the OBS setting is not flashing any inputs such as manual frequency selection or recalling a frequency stored in a memory channel will change the active frequency being received If the NAV frequency was selected using the Recall Function the Clear Key must be pressed to exit the Re...

Page 18: ...te the screen and keypad lighting indefinitely press and hold the Light Button for one second until a beep is heard When this is done the Light Button must be pressed a second time to turn the lighting off Accessories Call Sporty s Pilot Shop at 1 800 LIFTOFF 543 8633 or 513 735 9000 or fax 513 735 9200 to order any of the following optional accessories Accessories are also available at www sporty...

Page 19: ...lso charges the optional Nicad Battery Pack 8631A Included with the 115 Volt Desktop Nicad Battery Charger 8632A Safe for use with the Alkaline Battery Pack Power cord measures 6 ft long 230 Volt Wall Power Adapter Nicad Battery Charger 8628A Allows the JD 200 to be powered externally from a 230 Volt wall outlet Plugs into the side of the JD 200 which allows the unit to be powered with or without ...

Page 20: ... 8107A Includes antenna hardware for mounting through roof and 50 feet of cable Magnetic Base Antenna 7986A Includes antenna magnetic base and 10 feet of cable Permanent Mount Car Antenna Kit 7995A Includes antenna hardware for mounting through metal surface and 10 feet of cable Cordura Carrying Case 8629A Made of rugged Du Pont Cordura nylon this patented carrying case is an ideal way to keep the...

Page 21: ...luding antenna 1 04 lb 473 grams Weight with Nicad Battery Pack including antenna 0 98 lb 443 grams Weight without battery pack including antenna 0 51 lb 233 grams Dimensions with either battery pack Height 6 65 in 169 mm Width 2 36 in 60 mm Depth 1 46 in 37 mm Dimensions without battery pack Height 3 90 in 99 mm Width 2 36 in 60 mm Depth 1 46 in 37 mm Operating Temperature Range 22 F to 122 F 30 ...

Page 22: ...tivity 6 dB 7 KHz Band Width 25 KHz at 60 dB down Power Consumption 68 mA on no reception no noise 200 mA max at voice output Transmitter Transmitter Power 1 5 Watts 20 5 Watt PEP at 85 modulation Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms Spurious Radiation 60 dB below carrier Unnecessary Emissions 60 dB or less Power Consumption 1 A max ...

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