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INTRODUCTION
The YAESU
FTA-850L
is a compact, stylish, solid hand-held transceiver that provides transmit and receive
capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band (“COM” band: 118 to 136.975 MHz), and addition-
ally provides VOR and ILS navigation features on the “NAV” band (108 to 117.975 MHz).
It uses a 2.4 inch (49 x 37 mm) 320 x 240 dot, full-color TFT LCD to display a large amount of information in an
easy-to-understand format. With the DD (Dual frequency Display) function, two channels are displayed at the
top and bottom of the screen. The active channel can be switched instantly by simply pressing the ▲/▼keys.
A flight route navigation function operates with a highly sensitive built-in GPS unit. In addition, the standard
Bluetooth
®
unit enables hands-free operation using the optional SSM-BT10 or a commercially available Blue-
tooth
®
headset. An intuitive menu screen with icon display is adopted, and frequently used functions can be
activated immediately during operation.
The
FTA-850L
include N
OAA weather band monitoring and 400 memory channels. The channel configura
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tions can be easily reprogrammed in minutes using the optional PC Programming Software and your PC, and
additionally provide positioning and navigation features realized by the internal GPS unit.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the
FTA-850L
completely. Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference.
Note: The VOR, ILS, and GPS navigation features of the FTA-850L is for supplemental aids to naviga-
tion only, and are not intended to be a substitute for accurate (primary) VOR or landing service
equipment. You assume full responsibility for the use of the FTA-850L.
Congratulations!
You now have at your fingertips 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.