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Sporty’s SP-200

Handheld NAV/COM

Operator’s Manual

SP-200 BOOKLET 9/28/04 5:46 PM Page 3

Summary of Contents for SP-200

Page 1: ...Sporty s SP 200 Handheld NAV COM 2003 Sportsman s Market Inc Operator s Manual SP 200 BOOKLET 9 28 04 5 46 PM Page 3 ...

Page 2: ...ctions 1 Install the batteries 2 Turn the unit on rotate volume knob clockwise 3 Enter the first six digits of desired frequency 1 2 2 9 7 5 for 122 975 MHz 4 Listen and transmit SP 200 BOOKLET 9 28 04 5 46 PM Page 4 ...

Page 3: ...Side View 10 Front View 10 Right Side View 11 Operating Instructions 12 Manual Frequency Selection 12 Frequency Search 13 Frequency Memory 14 Memory Recall 15 Memory Scan 16 Memory Clear 17 Transmitting 18 VOR Operations 19 Localizer Operations 21 Key Lock 22 Screen and Keypad Lighting 22 Last Frequency 22 Accessories 23 Specifications 27 SP 200 BOOKLET 9 28 04 5 46 PM Page 5 ...

Page 4: ...00 MHz to 142 975 MHz 8 33KHz spacing 200 NAV frequencies 108 000 MHz to 117 950 MHz Last Frequency Function 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 Channe...

Page 5: ...en returning your unit for warranty service do NOT include any accessories belt clip headset adapter etc If your SP 200 is no longer under warranty you may still have it serviced at Sporty s Call Sporty s Customer Service at 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...

Page 6: ...eable The batteries must be replaced To replace the batteries turn the power OFF and then remove the battery pack from the unit by pushing the Battery Pack Release up see Controls section of this manual and sliding the battery pack left toward the Battery Pack Release The case splits into two sections by pressing on the top of the case Push in the center on the positive terminal side and gently pu...

Page 7: ...as Alkaline batteries The Nicad Battery Pack is recommended when the SP 200 will be used on a daily or frequent basis The following table is a conservative estimate of the life of a fully charged Nicad Battery Pack at some common duty cycles with the audio background noise silenced by the Squelch Life Transmit Receive Standby Light 6 0 hrs 2 3 95 Off 5 0 hrs 2 3 95 On 3 8 hrs 10 10 80 Off 3 2 hrs ...

Page 8: ... in your state to dispose of Nicad batteries in a municipal landfill Please contact your local solid waste officials for disposal and recycling options Never dispose of batteries or battery packs in a fire They may explode Never leave weak or dead batteries in the Alkaline Battery Pack They may leak and cause permanent damage Never store a battery pack where it may be accidentally shorted Never cr...

Page 9: ... 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 display the selected frequency If the SP 200 is used in temperatures lower than the recommended range the characters being displayed may change very slowly These irregularities will disap...

Page 10: ...FRONT RIGHT SIDE A D B C F E G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W SP 200 SP 200 DC 9V LIGHT PTT KEYLOC MEMCLR ALLCLR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DWN UP CLR OBS MEM RCL LASTFREQ EAR MIC SQ VOL OFF ANT SP 200 BOOKLET 9 28 04 5 46 PM Page 12 ...

Page 11: ...jack is used C Microphone Jack Using the optional Headset Adapter 8635A the microphone of a standard aviation noise attenuating headset may be plugged into this jack The internal microphone is disabled only when this jack is used with a microphone connected to the adapter D Last Frequency Lets you toggle between your last two frequencies E Squelch Rotate clockwise to increase squelch and countercl...

Page 12: ...n Indicator CDI and other information to the operator K Internal Speaker L Internal Microphone M Numeric Keypad These keys are used whenever the SP 200 requires a numeric input such as setting the frequency or Omni Bearing Selector OBS N Down Key Key Lock Key This key is used to select the next lower frequency select the next lower OBS setting or to initiate search and scan functions This key is a...

Page 13: ...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 functions U Battery Pack Right Side View V Wrist Strap Pin The wrist strap included as standard equipment attaches to this location W External Power Jack The SP 200 may be powered exter...

Page 14: ...5 MHz To manually enter a desired frequency such as 118 700 MHz enter 1 1 8 7 0 0 using the numeric keypad As each digit is entered the flashing cursor moves to the next digit Six digits are always required to select a frequency The SP 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 presse...

Page 15: ...ily on that frequency If the broadcasting signal is cut off for more than two seconds the Search will resume until another signal is found When 142 975 MHz is reached during an upward Search the Search automatically continues at 118 000 MHz Likewise when 118 000 MHz is reached during a downward Search the Search automatically continues at 142 975 MHz The Search may be canceled at any time by press...

Page 16: ...vailable location so we know a frequency is already stored in memory channel 00 To store the frequency press the Memory Key a second time The screen will now display the following for one second to verify 122 975 has been stored in memory channel 01 You may also overwrite an existing memory channel or select an available memory channel other than the first one displayed Once again select the desir...

Page 17: ... 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 active frequency and is received by the SP 200 In this example memory channel 01 is listed first so we know that no frequency is currently be...

Page 18: ... entries between 00 and 19 the Up or Down Key or the Clear Key All other inputs cause the SP 200 to beep Remember you may press the Clear Key at any time to exit the Recall function Once you have left the Recall function the SP 200 will remain on the last frequency that was being received Memory Scan The Memory Scan function is very similar to the Search function except it only scans those COMM fr...

Page 19: ...ncrease the Squelch or press and hold the Up or Down Key for one second to skip that frequency and resume Scanning Please note since ATIS broadcasts continually a Scan will always stop on an ATIS frequency if it is included in the Scan Memory Clear To clear or erase a memory channel press and hold the Clear Key followed by the Memory Key Release the keys when MEM CLR is displayed on the top line o...

Page 20: ...he selected COMM frequency If the optional Headset Adapter is being used with the microphone plugged in the SP 200 the SP 200 s internal microphone will be deactivated and the microphone on the headset may be activated by either pressing the SP 200 s PTT or pressing an inline remote PTT Anytime the PTT is pressed while receiving a NAV frequency the Duplex Communications feature will be activated D...

Page 21: ... is first acquired When receiving a VOR signal each division on the CDI starting with the edge of the center circle represents a two degree deviation Therefore the CDI on the SP 200 has the ability to display up to a 10 degree deviation to the right or left in VOR mode The following example shows a 6 degree deviation to the right if your desired course is flying to the station on the 90 degree rad...

Page 22: ...tween 0 and 360 Once three digits have been entered or five seconds pass without an entry being completed the SP 200 will not accept additional input until the OBS Key is pressed again Another method of selecting an OBS setting is using the Up and Down Keys Once the OBS Key is pressed and the OBS setting is flashing the Up or Down Key may be used to scroll through all 360 degrees until the desired...

Page 23: ...milar to the flag on a panel mounted display When a Localizer signal is received a screen similar to the following will be displayed The Course Deviation Indicator CDI is on the top line of the screen When receiving a Localizer signal each division on the CDI starting with the edge of the center circle represents a one degree deviation Therefore the CDI on the SP 200 has the ability to display up ...

Page 24: ... not affected Screen and Keypad Lighting Press and release the Light Button to activate the SP 200 s screen and keypad lighting for five seconds To activate 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 Last Frequency Pressing the Last Frequen...

Page 25: ...0 will be used on a daily or frequent basis Requires at least one of the four available Power Adapters Chargers 8632A 8633A 8628A or 8634A Charges in 12 hours Due to the unpredictable shelf life of Nicad nickel cadmium batteries the Nicad Battery Pack is not recommended when the SP 200 will be used as a backup radio Desktop Nicad Battery Charger 8632A A desktop drop in charger for the Nicad Batter...

Page 26: ...ter Nicad Battery Charger 8628A Allows the SP 200 to be powered externally from a 230 Volt wall outlet Plugs into the side of the SP 200 which allows the unit to be powered with or without a battery pack attached Also charges the optional Nicad Battery Pack 8631A Safe for use with the Alkaline Battery Pack Power cord measures 6 ft long Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Nicad Battery Charger 8634A Al...

Page 27: ...op Metal Belt Clip 3920A Attaches to the back of the SP 200 with screws installed in the unit as standard equipment Suction Cup Transceiver Holder 6489A Allows the SP 200 to be mounted on a window or other smooth surface with a rubber suction cup An internal ratchet locks the SP 200 firmly in place Measures 5 00 h x 4 00 w x 3 63 d Antenna Adapter 7140A Allows the SP 200 to be connected to an exis...

Page 28: ...this patented carrying case is an ideal way to keep the SP 200 dust free and close at hand Features sewn in sleeve for antenna storage Black carrying case features a sewn belt loop Remote Antenna Mount 1646A Suction cup mount allows the antenna to be positioned in a side window or other favorable location for improved reception The SP 200 can then be mounted on a kneeboard yoke or instrument panel...

Page 29: ...ls numbered 00 to 19 Weight with Alkaline Battery Pack including antenna 16 64 oz 473 grams Weight with Nicad Battery Pack including antenna 15 68 oz 443 grams Weight without battery pack including antenna 8 16 oz 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...

Page 30: ... Output 350 mW into 8 Ohms 10 Adjacent Channel Rejection 60 dB Sensitivity AM 6 dB S N N at 1 µV soft Selectivity 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 28 SP 200 BOOKLET 9 28 04 5 46 PM Page 32 ...

Page 31: ...Spurious Radiation 60 dB below carrier Unnecessary Emissions 60 dB or less Power Consumption 1 A max 29 SP 200 BOOKLET 9 28 04 5 46 PM Page 33 ...

Page 32: ...andheld NAV COM and various components are protected under patent and copyright laws of the United States of America and other nations including U S Patents 4 843 399 and 5 771 018 SP 200 BOOKLET 9 28 04 5 45 PM Page 2 ...

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