Feidaxin Corporation

VHF/UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

FD-150A / 160A / 450A / 460A
Edited version of original manual By George Williams & Larry Mills VE5LCM 2009-02

FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. VHF (136-174MHz)/UHF (400-470MHz) 99 Channels 25KHz/12.5KHz Compatibility CTCSS/DCS Hi/Lo power select (1W-5W) Standby time: 120hr Adjustable squelch level: 0-9 Computer/manual program 1

CONTENTS

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT GETTING ACQUAINTED LCD Display BASIC OPERATION Installing the Antenna Power switch/Volume control Transmitting Operating modes General PROGRAMMING WITH THE KEYPAD 9 Squelch (F+1) Hi / Lo Power (F+2) Auto-scan (F+3) Manual Scan Backlight (F+4) BEEP (F+5) Auto Lock Keypad (F+6) TOT (Time of Transmission) (F+7) Duplex Offset Frequency (F+8) 3
10 CTCSS/DCS Receive (F+9)
11 CTCSS/DCS Transmit (F+0) 12 Lock/Unlock Keypad (* 13 Set 14 Duplex-Simplex 15 Duplex Reverse Frequency MEMORY CHANNELS Programming a memory channel Selecting a Memory Channel CHANNEL ONLY MODE Entering Channel Only Mode DELETING SETTINGS Deleting a memory channel Deleting ALL Settings CTCSS TABLE DCS TABLE Quick Reference )
UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
Carefully unpack the transceiver, we recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material, If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
Supplied accessories ITEM
Antenna) Battery pack Battery charger Belt clip Instruction manual

QUANTITY

Optional accessories ITEM
Headset Programming cable Programming software Car charger

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Antenna
LED Indicator Power switch/ Volume control
Speaker Microphone Increase key VFO Function key Keypad lock LCD Screen Decrease key Rev key

PTT Switch Monitor key

Speaker & Mic Jacks

LCD DISPLAY

The locations of icons used in the LCD DISPLAY are shown in the diagram below, their meaning is explained in the table following.

EXPLANTION

Signal scan indicator Signal strength indicator Turn speaker on / off Turn sound on / off Reverse frequency High power output Low power output Battery save Keypad Lock Battery level indicator CTCSS DCS Displays the working frequency and other function selections Displays the memory channel number in MR mode Displays the power output while transmitting

BASIC OPPERATION

Installing the Antenna
Screw the antenna into the SMA connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.
Power switch/Volume control
To switch the transceiver ON, turn the knob clockwise until you hear a click, further rotation increases the sound level. The LCD display will briefly show the battery voltage level. Turn knob counterclockwise to decrease the sound level, or until it clicks to switch the transceiver OFF.

Transmitting

To call a station, press and hold the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone using your normal voice. Release the PTT switch to receive.
The transmit indicator light is Red when transmitting and Green when receiving a signal.

Operating modes

There are two basic operating modes for this radio VFO/MR mode and Channel Only mode. a) b) In VFO/MR mode you have all frequencies available to you. In MR mode you program memory channels which are then available for quick access

General

Use [VFO] key to abort MENU or changes. Use [PTT] switch to confirm changes on [F] settings. Full charge is 7.1V -Light changes from red to green on cradle. DC LO comes on at 5.5V Approx. charge time from DC LO 1200 mA battery is 10Hr. 10

PROGRAMMING WITH THE KEYPAD IN VFO MODE
Switch the transceiver ON, then press [ VFO ] key to select either MR (Memory Mode) or VFO (Frequency Mode). Note: To key in a specific frequency or program a memory channel you must be in VFO mode. Function keys: 1. Squelch Press [ F ] + [ 1 ] key sequence to display squelch level, the factory default level is 5. Use [] + [] keys to adjust the squelch level (0-9).
The squelch function is designed to block out background noise when no transmission is being received.
HI / LO Power Level Press [F] + [2] key sequence to display current power output setting, use [] / [] keys to select power level desired. Press PTT switch to accept any change and exit.
Note: Selecting the LOWEST power required for clear communication will decrease the power usage and extend the battery life.
Auto-Scan Press [F] + [3] key sequence to start auto-scan of memory channels, scans in both VFO and MR modes.
Note: Auto-scan will scan each frequency or programmed memory channel from the lowest to the highest. Pressing any key except the MONITOR or PTT key will stop auto-scan and return to the frequency or memory channel at which you initially started the scan.
Pressing the MONITOR key will pause the scan for 5 seconds and then continue. Pressing the PTT switch will stop the scan at the current frequency or memory channel being scanned.
Manual Scan Use [] / [] keys to scan manually. 1. 2. 3. In VFO mode frequency increments according to preset step amount (see item # 13). In MR mode frequency increments by programmed memory channels. Press PTT switch to exit scan mode.
Backlight Press [F] + [4] key sequence to view backlight setting, use [] / [] keys to select desired backlight setting ON / OFF / AUTO. Press PTT switch to accept selected setting and exit.
Beep Press [F] + [5] sequence to view Beep setting. Use [] / [] keys to select either ON or OFF. Press PTT switch to accept selected setting and exit.
Auto Lock Keypad (See item #12 to unlock) Press [F] + [6] key sequence to view the current setting. Use the [] / [] keys to select either AUTO or MANUAL. Press PTT switch to accept selected setting and exit. Note: Auto lock locks keypad after 20 seconds idle time.
TOT (Time of Transmission) Press [F ] + [ 7] key sequence to view TOT setting. Use [] / [] keys to select desired setting OFF to 90 sec. Press PTT switch to accept selected setting and exit. Note: Transmission will terminate at the selected setting and sound an audible tone. Re-keying PTT switch will reinitiate TOT.
Duplex Offset Frequency Press [F ] + [8] key sequence to view the TX/RX offset for the currently displayed frequency. Key in the desired offset frequency and then press the PTT switch to accept the value and exit. (E.g. 00600 for 0.600MHz offset) (The selection range is 00.000 to 99.995 MHz). 14

10. CTCSS/DCS Receive a) For CTCSS coding press [F] + [9] key sequence to view the setting for the current frequency. Use [] / [] keys to select the CTCSS frequency value desired. Press PTT switch to accept selected setting and exit. (See table at end of document for CTCSS values) b) To use DCS coding Press [F] + [9] + [F] sequence to view the setting for the current frequency. Use [] / [] keys to select the DCS frequency value desired then press [VFO] key to set DCS Normal/Inverse option. Press PTT switch to accept selected settings and exit. (See table at end of document for DCS values)
11. CTCSS/DCS Transmit a) For CTCSS coding press [F] + [0] key sequence to view the setting for the current frequency. Use [] / [] keys to select the CTCSS frequency value desired. Press PTT switch to accept selected setting and exit. (See table at end of document for CTCSS values) 15
To use DCS coding Press [F] + [0] + [F] sequence to view the setting for the current receive frequency. Use [] / [] keys to select the DCS frequency value desired then press [ VFO ] key to set DCS Normal/Inverse option. Press PTT switch to accept selected settings and exit. (See table at end of document for DCS values)
12. Lock/Unlock Keypad Press and hold [* ] key for 2 seconds to toggle the keypad
lock/unlock setting. (see also Auto Lock item #7)
13. Step (Sets the minimum frequency increment) Press [F] + [* ] key to display current step setting. Use [] /
[] keys to select the desired STEP increment of 5k, 6.25k, 10k, 12.5k, or 25k. Press PTT switch to accept selected settings and exit.

14. Simplex Duplex 16

Press [F] + [REV] key sequence to view settings for currently displayed frequency. Use [] / [] keys to select either S simplex operation, or for duplex operation select either + for positive offset or -for negative offset. Press PTT to accept selected setting and exit. (See item #9 for offset value. E.g. 00.600MHz)
15. Duplex Reverse Frequency Press and hold [REV] key for 2 sec. to interchange TX and RX frequencies.

MEMORY CHANNELS

In MR mode you use programmed memory channels, eliminating the need setup each time. You can store frequencies and settings in up to 99 different memory channels on this transceiver. 1. Programmi ng a memo ry ch annel In the VFO mode Select desired frequency and settings you require, then press the [F] + [VFO] key sequence. The LCD displays "SAVE--?". Use the [] / [] keys, or key in the desired value, to navigate to the desired memory channel. Press PTT switch to store the settings and exit.
Sel ecti n g a memo r y ch an n el
Select the MR mode using the [F] key, then use the [] / [] keys
scroll to, or key in the desired two digit value of, the channel you

wish to use.

CHANNEL ONLY MODE
Chanel only mode is an operating mode where you ONLY use pre-programmed frequencies and settings. a) b) c) d) It works the same as MR mode in VFO/MR mode. It uses only CHANNELS for simplicity of operation and does not display any frequency information. The CHANNELS are the memory channels programmed in VFO/MR mode. CHANNELS have to be programmed in VFO mode per instruction in MEMORY CHANELS above Entering Chanel Only Mode To enter, or exit from, Channel Only mode start with the transceiver off. Press [F] and hold the key while rotating the power switch/volume control to turn ON.

DELETING SETTINGS

Deleting a memory channel a) b) c) d) e) Select the desired memory channel to delete. Turn the transceiver OFF. Press and hold the [VFO] key turn the transceiver ON. The LCD displays "DEL--?". Press the [VFO] key again to delete the selected channel and exit the delete mode. Deleting all settings a. b. Switch the transceiver OFF, and press [F] + [ MONITOR ] key, then turn the power switch/volume control on. Rotate the power switch/volume control to switch the transceiver ON and hold for 2 seconds. LCD display shows "SET".
c. Input the password by digit keypad: 6668 and press PTT
key to complete the deletion. LCD display shows "ERASE".
d. Finish deleting all storing information.

CTCSS TABLE

67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 85.4 107.2 136.5 165.5 186.2 210.7 88.5 110.9 141.3 167.9 189.9 218.1 91.5 114.8 146.2 171.3 192.8 225.7 94.8 118.8 151.4 173.8 196.6 229.1 254
77.0 97.4 123.0 156.7 177.3 199.5 233.6 79.7 100.0 127.3 159.8 179.9 203.5 241.8 82.5 103.5 131.8 162.2 183.5 206.5 250.0 G r o u p s o f C T C S S ( H z)

DCS TABLE

*712 104+1 Groups of D C S
FD-150A / 160A / 450A /460A Quick Reference Mode Select TX/RX Freq. Reverse Keypad Lock/Unlock UP Down TX Tone* Squelch Level RF Output Hi/Low Auto-Scan Backlight Control Keypad Beep Auto Keypad Lock TX Timeout Repeater Offset** RX Tone Squelch* [ Frequency Steps Simplex Duplex** Store Memory* Channel Only Display Clear Single Channel Toggle VFO / Memory *Set in VFO Mode 22 [VFO] (direct-input/channel) [REV] press & hold [] [] [] [F][0] [F][1] [F][2] [F][3] [F][4] [F][5] [F][6] [F][7] [F][8] F][9] [F][ ] auto/on/off on/off auto/manual off-90sec 00.000MHz CTCSS [F] DCS [VFO] inv.DCS 5, 10, 6.25, 12.5, 25 CTCSS [F] DCS [VFO] inv.DCS 0-9 hi/low press & hold
[F][REV] S, +, [F][VFO] channel ## Hold [F] & Power On Select Channel & Power off, Hold [VFO] & Power on, [VFO]