TKM MX170B - User Manual

TKM, Inc MX170B NAV/COMM
3/20/06 1/3
MX170B Operation
Controls & Indicators
Control
Use – Normal
Use – Edit
Top Left 
COMM F-F
Flips Active and Standby
COMM frequencies
Next preset
TEST
Squelch
Previous preset
Lower Left 
NAV F-F
Flips Active and Standby
NAV frequencies
Insert preset
VC-ID
NAV Voice filter
Delete preset
COMM Displays
Left is Active
Right is Standby
(Note: Tic to upper left of
121.50)
Upper VOL knob
Power off/on, COMM
volume
NAV Displays
Left is Active
Right is Standby
Lower VOL knob
NAV power off/on, NAV
volume
25
Adds 25 KHz to Standby
COMM frequency
N-C
Toggle selection knobs
between Standby NAV and
COMM
VT
Select edit mode on power
up
MHz knob
Alter MHz setting on
Standby display with Tic
KHz knob
Alter KHz setting on
Standby display with Tic

TKM MX170B Specifications

General

Brand	TKM
Model	MX170B
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

MX170 B Operation Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Controls Overview

Details the function of various controls like VOL knobs, frequency selection buttons, and mode toggles.

Display Indicators

Explains the COMM and NAV displays, including their active and standby status indicators.

MX170 B Basic Operation

Frequency Readouts and Tics

Explains the meaning of 'Tic' indicators on COMM and NAV frequency readouts.

Power Application and Volume Controls

Details how COMM and NAV volume controls function as power switches.

Frequency Selection Process

Describes how to select and transfer COMM/NAV frequencies using buttons and knobs.

Ident;Voice and Test Functions

Explains the VC-ID button for NAV receiver filters and the TEST button for squelch override.

MX170 B Advanced Operation

Transmit Mode Activation

Details how to activate transmit mode on the COMM transceiver via PTT buttons.

Frequency Storage and Recall

Explains the MX170B's capability to store and recall up to 50 NAV and 50 COMM frequencies.

Preset Management (Clear, Edit, Insert, Delete)

Covers procedures for clearing, examining, changing, inserting, and deleting stored frequencies.

Using Stored COMM and NAV Presets

Describes how to load COMM and NAV presets into standby display using button combinations.