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Vertex Standard VXA-300 Pilot III User Manual

Vertex Standard VXA-300 Pilot III
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Operating Manual
AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER
VXA-300
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Vertex Standard VXA-300 Pilot III Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModulationAM
Channel Spacing25 kHz
Supply Voltage7.2 V DC
Receiver TypeDouble-conversion superheterodyne
Frequency Range118.000 - 136.975 MHz
Power Output1.5 W (PEP)
Operating Temperature Range-4°F to +140°F
Audio Output700mW @ 16 Ohms, 10% THD
Voltage7.2 V

Summary

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (TOP PANEL)

Top Panel Components

Details of Antenna Jack, MIC/EAR Jack, and Knobs.

CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (FRONT PANEL)

Front Panel Components

Describes indicators, speaker, microphone, LCD, and keypad.

CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (SIDE PANEL)

Side Panel Controls

Explains PTT, Monitor Switch, and EXT DC Jack.

CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (LCD DISPLAY)

LCD Display Indicators

Explains meaning of various icons on the LCD screen.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Precautions and Belt Clip Installation

Safety guidelines and instructions for attaching the belt clip.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Battery Installation and Removal

Steps for inserting and removing the Ni-MH battery pack.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Battery Charging

Procedure for charging the Ni-MH battery pack using the supplied charger.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Low Battery Indication and Alkaline Case Installation

Low battery alerts and guide for installing the optional alkaline battery case.

BASIC OPERATION

Preliminary Steps and Quick Start

Initial setup and basic steps to turn on and select frequency.

BASIC OPERATION

Emergency Frequency and Transmission

Accessing emergency frequency and transmitting procedure.

ADVANCED OPERATION

Tuning Methods

Describes different frequency setting methods: VFO, MR, and BOOK memories.

ADVANCED OPERATION

Weather Channel Reception

How to receive VHF Weather Channel broadcasts and use auto-search.

ADVANCED OPERATION

Monitor Switch and ANL Feature

Monitoring weak signals and Automatic Noise Limiter feature.

ADVANCED OPERATION

Temperature/Battery Voltage Display

Displays transceiver temperature and current battery voltage.

ADVANCED OPERATION

LOCK Function and Beep Settings

Keypad lock function and beep on/off configuration.

ADVANCED OPERATION

Receive Battery Saver Setup

Configures battery saver to 'sleep' and 'wake' for activity checks.

ADVANCED OPERATION

Changing the Channel Steps

Sets synthesizer channel steps to 8.33/25 kHz.

ADVANCED OPERATION

Pitch Control

Selects four special receiver audio responses for reception.

ADVANCED OPERATION

VOX Operation

Activates voice-actuated transmit/receive switching with an external headset.

ADVANCED OPERATION

PA Operation

Uses radio as Public Address system with optional microphone.

MEMORY OPERATION

Memory Storage and System Operation

Procedure for storing and managing frequencies in Main Memory.

MEMORY OPERATION

Recalling the Memories

How to retrieve stored memory channels and change display structure.

SCANNING OPERATION

Channel-Skip Scanning

Designates channels to be skipped during memory scanning.

DUAL WATCH OPERATION

PRIORITY DUAL WATCH OPERATION

VOR NAVIGATION

Selecting the DVOR Mode

Procedure to automatically select DVOR mode in the NAV band.

VOR NAVIGATION

Flying to a VOR Station

How the VXA-300 indicates deviation from the direct course to a VOR station.

VOR NAVIGATION

Entering a Desired Course

Configures deviation indication from the desired course, not just path.

VOR NAVIGATION

Position Cross-checking

Method to verify aircraft position using two VOR stations.

VOR NAVIGATION

Split Operation

Allows transmitting on COM band while receiving on NAV band VOR.

PROGRAMMING THE USER KEY ASSIGNMENTS

FIELD PROGRAMMING MODE

Memory Storage into the Book Memory

Steps to store and label frequencies into the Book Memory.

CPU RESETTING

MENU (“SET”) MODE

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

Supplied and Available Accessories

Lists included and optional accessories for the transceiver.

SPECIFICATIONS

General and Receiver Specifications

Technical details for general operation and receiver performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Transmitter Specifications

Technical details for transmitter power, stability, and modulation.

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