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
Battery Life Information.................................................... 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
Scanning Operation .................................................... 22
Basic Scan .......................................................................... 22
Channel-Skip Scanning .....................................................23
Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS) ........ 23
Dual Watch Operation ................................................. 24
Priority Dual Watch Operation ................................... 25
Spectrum Scope Monitor............................................ 26
Advance Operation (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
Advanced Operation (Amateur Radio Band) ........... 35
Repeater Operation ............................................................ 35
CTCSS Operation .............................................................. 37
DCS Operation................................................................... 39
ARTS (
Automatic Range Transponder System
) Operation .........40
Miscellaneous Setting................................................. 42
Changing the Channel Step ...............................................42
Changing the Operating Mode.......................................... 42
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature) ............................. 42
Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) ................................. 43
Programming the Key Assignments ................................. 44
Display Customization ...................................................... 45
TX/BUSY Indicator Customization ................................. 46
Field Programming Mode ........................................... 47
CPU Resetting .............................................................. 48
Timer Mode ................................................................... 48
Menu (“Set”) Mode ...................................................... 49
Specifications............................................................... 60
Accessories & Options ............................................... 62
Incase of Difficulty ....................................................... 64
