User Guide

CONTENTS
Important Notice! ........................................................... 1
Introduction .................................................................... 2
Control & Connectors ................................................... 3
Top Panel ........................................................................... 3
Front Panel ........................................................................ 4
Side Panel .......................................................................... 5
Keypad .............................................................................. 6
Before You Begin ........................................................... 8
Precautions ........................................................................ 8
How to Install the Quick Draw Clip ................................. 8
Installation of FNB-80LI Battery Pack ............................. 9
Battery Charging ............................................................... 9
Installation of FBA-23 Alkaline Battery Case ................ 10
Low Battery Indication .................................................... 11
AC Operation Using NC-72B/C ..................................... 11
Basic Operation ...........................................................12
Preliminary Steps ............................................................ 12
Operation Quick Start ..................................................... 12
Squelch Adjustment ........................................................ 13
Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency .......... 14
Tuning Methods .............................................................. 14
Transmission ................................................................... 15
Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ..................... 16
Monitor Key .................................................................... 17
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature ........................ 17
LOCK Function ............................................................... 18
Beep On/Off .................................................................... 18
Receive Battery Saver Setup ........................................... 19
Memory Operation ....................................................... 20
Memory System Operation ............................................. 20
Memory Storage .............................................................. 20
Recalling the Memories .................................................. 21
Memory Offset Tuning .................................................... 21
Deleting Memories .......................................................... 22
Home Channel Memory .................................................. 22
Scanning Operation ....................................................23
Basic Scan ....................................................................... 23
Channel-Skip Scanning ................................................... 24
Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS) ........ 24
Dual Watch Operation ................................................. 25
Priority Dual Watch Operation ...................................26
Spectrum Scope Monitor............................................27
VOR Navigation (AIR Band) ....................................... 28
To Select the VOR Mode ................................................ 29
Flying to a VOR Station .................................................. 30
Entering a Desired Course .............................................. 32
Position Cross-checking .................................................. 33
Split Operation ................................................................ 34
BRS (
Business Radio service ) Channel Operation .....35
Recalling the BRS channels ............................................ 35
CTCSS Operation ........................................................... 35
DCS Operation ................................................................ 37
CTCSS/DCS Bell Operation ........................................... 38
Miscellaneous Setting ................................................ 39
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature ............................. 39
Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) ................................ 39
Programming the Key Assignments ................................ 40
Display Customization .................................................... 41
TX/BUSY Indicator Customization ................................ 42
Changing the Channel Step ............................................. 43
Field Programming Mode ........................................... 44
CPU Resetting..............................................................45
Timer Mode .................................................................. 46
Menu (“Set”) Mode ...................................................... 46
Specifications ..............................................................56
Accessories & Options ...............................................58