Sporty's SP-400 User manual
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AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
SP-400
OPERATING MANUAL
(DRAFT)
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Table of Contents
1. General Information ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
Features ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
2. Controls ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
Top View ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3
Left Side View ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3
Front Side View ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4
Right Side View ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5
3. Method of Charging with Battery ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6
4. SP-400 Operating Instructions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7
(1) Frequency Selection ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7
(2) Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8
(3) Emergency Frequency (121.5MHz) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8
(4) Frequency Search (COMM) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8
(5) Manual Frequency Search (COMM & NAV) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 9
(6) Frequency Memory ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 9
(7) Memory Recall ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 9
(8) Memory Scan ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
(9) Memory Clear ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
(10) Transmitting ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
(11) VOR Display ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
(12) Localizer ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13
(13) Localizer and Glide Path ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13
(14) Key Lock ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 14
(15) Screen and Keypad Lighting ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 14
5. Specifications ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 15
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1. General Information
Features
SP-400 contains following function & Characteristic.
(1) Receive frequency is between 108MHz and 142.975MHz, and 10 channels of NOAA
(2) When receive frequency is between 108MHz and 117.950MHz, step-up or step-down
of the frequency will be 50kHz and it is between 118MHz and 142.975MHz, the step
will be 8.333kHz. (Equal to 25/3kHz)
(3) Transmit frequency is between 118MHz and 136.975MHz.
(4) Step-up or step-down of the frequency of the transmit frequency is 25kHz.
(5) FSS-primary-frequency is 122.1MHz.
If receive frequency was set up between 108MHz and 117.950MHz, transmit
frequency will be 122.1MHz.
(6) SP-400 contains these functions such as memory, search and scan and so on for
frequency.
(7) SP-400 possesses the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) to indicate frequencies and
memory channels; it uses a Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) for the selected course
and is equipped with means for omni bearing selection.
(8) SP-400 indicates the selected course on the points of the compass when VOR
Navigation Signals are received.
And also indicates the Course Deviation for the selected course.
(9) SP-400 indicates the Course Deviation when a Localizer Signal and Glide slope
Signal is received.
(10) SP-400 equips the light for LCD and for keyboard.
(11) Electric power of SP-400 is supplied from battery pack of 8 "AA" size cells (R6P) or
Ni-MH Battery Pack.
(12) SP-400 acquires the FCC's license.
(13) SP-400 equips a Low Battery Indicator.
(14) Side tone for listening to your transmissions with a headset (volume controlled by
volume knob).
(15) Key lock
(16) Automatic noise limiter.
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TOP
FRONT RIGHTSIDE
2. Controls
LEFTSIDE
A
B C
D E
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G
H
I
J
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
K
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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 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.
(C) Microphone Jack
Using the optional Headset Adapter 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) Squelch
Rotate clockwise to increase squelch and counterclockwise to decrease squelch.
(E) On/Off and Volume Control
Combination on/off and volume control. Turn the knob clockwise from the OFF position to
turn the unit on and to increase volume. Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease volume
and to turn the unit off.
(F) Wrist Strap Pin
The wrist strap (included as standard equipment) attaches to
this location.
Left Side View
(G) Push-To-Talk Button
This button activates the internal microphone or an external microphone when using the
optional headset adapter.
(H) Light Button
This button activates the back lighting for the screen and keypad.
(I) Battery Pack
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Front View
(J) Screen
This LCD displays the current frequency, Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) and other
information to the operator.
(K) Internal Microphone
(L) Numeric Keypad
These keys are used whenever the SP-400 requires a numeric input such as setting the
frequency or Omni Bearing Selector (OBS).
(M) Emergency Frequency Key
(N) Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts Key
This key is used to activate the Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts mode.
(O) Clear Key
This key is used to clear erroneous key entries and to exit functions such as search, scan,
and memory storage and recall. This key is also used in combination with the Down key to
lock out all inputs to the keyboard.
(P) Omni Bearing Selector Key
This key is used to activate the Omni Bearing Selector (OBS) function for the Course
Deviation Indicator (CDI).
(Q) Memory Key
This key is used while storing frequencies in one of the 20 memory channels.
(R) Recall Key
This key is used to recall stored frequencies from the 20 memory channels.
(S) 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.
(T) 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 also used in combination with the Clear key to
lock out all inputs to the keyboard.
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(U) Memory Clear Key
This key is used to delete a selected memory channel.
(V) Internal Speaker
Right Side View
(W) Last Frequency
Lets you toggle between your last two frequencies.
(X) External Power Jack
The SP-400 may be powered externally, with or without a battery pack attached, or the
Ni-MH batteries charged by plugging the optional 12/24 Volt Cigarette Lighter Power
Adapter or the 115 Volt Wall Power Adapter into this location.
(Y) Battery Pack Release
Pushing this button releases the battery pack for removal.
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3. Method of Charging with Battery
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NAME FEATURE
A 120V Wall Power Adapter Charge & Adapter
B 12V / 24V Cigarette Lighter Adapter Charge & Adapter
C Desk Top Adapter Charge
INSERT
12V
9V
INPUT: 120V AC
OUTPUT: 12V DC/1000mA
INPUT:12-24V DC
OUTPUT:9V DC/1A
INPUT: 120V AC
OUTPUT: 12V DC/1000mA
SP-400 with Ni-MH Battery pack
A
12V
B
C A
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4. SP-400 Operating Instructions
(1) Frequency Selection
1. If 118.000 MHz is being received and 118.700 MHz is desired.
2. Input “1” 1 is displayed and the 10 MHz column is flashing.
3. Input “1” 11 is displayed and the 1 MHz column is flashing.
4. Input “8” 118. is displayed and the 100kHz column is flashing.
5. Input “7” 118.7 is displayed and the 10kHz column is flashing.
6. Input “0” 118.70 is displayed and the 1kHz column is flashing.
7. Input “0” 118.700 is displayed.
If 4 or 9 is input in the 10kHz column, 0 is automatically selected for the 1kHz
entry and displayed.
If 2 or 7 is input in the 10kHz column, 5 is automatically selected for the 1kHz
entry and displayed.
If other number is input in the 10kHz column, the 1kHz column is flashing. And
only 0 and 5 can be inputted into a 1kHz column.
Note:
Any frequency outside of the range listed below will not be accepted. If this
happens, the unit will automatically return to its previous mode.
108.000 MHz to 117.950 MHz (50kHz step) – 200 NAV frequencies.
118.000 MHz to 142.975 MHz (8.33kHz step) – 3000 COMM frequencies.
If there is no input within five seconds during a frequency entry the unit will
automatically return to its previous mode.
If a wrong key is pressed while entering a frequency, press the CLR key and start
again.
NOTICE : CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE
MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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(2) Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts
1. Press “3 WX” Weather Channels are pre-programmed at the factory.
2. Press UP or DWN to scroll through the saved channel and select the desired
frequency. (Under such a condition, Weater Channel Broadcast can be heard.)
3. Press the CLR key at any time to exit the memory recall function.
(3) Emergency Frequency (121.5MHz)
1. To access the Emergency Frequency, hold the "2 121.5" key for more than 1
second.
2. It shifts to 121.5MHz, and it comes to be able to send and receive the frequency
even in case of the state of key lock.
(4) Frequency Search (COMM)
1. If 122.700 is being received and you desire to search up or down:
2. Hold the UP or DWN key for more than 1 second and the receiver will search
through the frequencies in the selected direction. The message area of the screen
will now display SEARCH.
3. When a broadcasting signal is found the search will stop temporarily and the unit
will remain on that frequency.
4. If the signal is cut off for more than 2 seconds the receiver will return to search
mode until another signal is found.
5. During an upward or downward search the direction of the search may be
changed by pressing the appropriate key (UP or DWN) for more than 1 second.
To cancel the search mode press the key of CLR, UP or DWN.
Note:
When the upper frequency limit is reached (142.975 MHz) the search
automatically continues at the lower frequency limit (118.000 MHz).
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