Vertex Standard Pilot III User Manual

CONTENTS
Important Notice! ......................................................... 1
Introduction .................................................................. 2
Control & Connectors .................................................. 3
Top Panel ........................................................................... 3
Front Panel ........................................................................ 4
Side Panel .......................................................................... 5
Keypad .............................................................................. 6
LCD Display ..................................................................... 7
Before You Begin ......................................................... 8
Precautions ........................................................................ 8
Belt Clip Installation ......................................................... 8
Battery Installation and Removal ...................................... 9
Battery Charging ............................................................. 10
Low Battery Indication .................................................... 11
Installing the FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case ............... 11
Basic Operation ......................................................... 12
Preliminary Steps ............................................................ 12
Operation Quick Start ..................................................... 12
Squelch Adjustment ........................................................ 13
Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency .......... 14
Transmission ................................................................... 14
Advanced Operation .................................................. 15
Tuning Methods .............................................................. 15
Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ..................... 16
Monitor Switch ............................................................... 17
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature ........................ 17
Temperature/battery Voltage Display .............................. 18
LOCK Function ............................................................... 19
Beep On/Off .................................................................... 19
Receive Battery Saver Setup ........................................... 20
Changing the Channel Steps ........................................... 21
Pitch Control ................................................................... 22
VOX Operation ............................................................... 23
PA Operation ................................................................... 24
Timer Operation .............................................................. 26
Memory Operation ..................................................... 28
Memory System Operation ............................................. 28
Memory Storage .............................................................. 28
Recalling the Memories .................................................. 29
Scanning Operation ................................................... 30
Dual Watch Operation ................................................ 32
Priority Dual Watch Operation .................................. 33
VOR Navigation .......................................................... 34
To Select the VOR Mode ................................................ 35
Flying to a VOR Station .................................................. 36
Entering a Desired Course .............................................. 38
Position Cross-checking .................................................. 39
Split Operation ................................................................ 40
Programming the USER Key Assignment ............... 41
Field Programming Mode .......................................... 42
CPU Resetting ............................................................ 43
Menu (“Set”) Mode ..................................................... 44
Accessories & Options .............................................. 52
Specifications ............................................................. 54
NOTICE
There are no user-serviceable points inside this
transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to your
Authorized Service Center.

Vertex Standard Pilot III Specifications

General

Brand	Vertex Standard
Model	Pilot III
Category	Transceiver
Language	English