Vertex Standard Pilot VXA-210 Operating Manual

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Operating Manual

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VXA-210

CONTENTS

Important Notice! ........................................................... 1

Introduction .................................................................... 2

Controls & Connectors ................................................. 3

Top Panel .............................................................................. 3

Front Panel ...........................................................................4

LCD Display ........................................................................ 5

Keypad.................................................................................. 6

Left Side ............................................................................... 7

Right Side............................................................................. 8

Before You Begin ........................................................... 9

Precaution............................................................................. 9

Battery Installation and Removal ....................................... 9

Battery Charging................................................................ 10

Low Battery Indication...................................................... 11

Installing the FBA-25 (option) Alkaline Battery Case .... 11

Operation ...................................................................... 12

Preliminary Steps ...............................................................12

Operation Quick Start........................................................ 12

Squelch Adjustment ....................................................14

Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency........... 14

Tuning Methods .................................................................15

Transmission ......................................................................16

Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ...................... 16

Monitor Key....................................................................... 18

ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature ......................... 18

Temperature Display .......................................................... 19

LOCK Function .................................................................19

Receive Battery Saver Setup............................................. 20

Beep On/Off ....................................................................... 21

Barometric Pressure/Altitude Metering ................... 22

Thermometer Calibration ..................................................22

Correcting the Atmospheric Pressure Meter (Barometer Offset)

.. 23

Correcting the Altimeter setting (Altimeter Offset) .........23

How to Measure the Rarometric Pressure or Altitude..... 24

Weather Sensor Mode .......................................................24

Memory Operation ....................................................... 26

Memory Storage ................................................................. 26

Recalling the Memories ..................................................... 27

Scanning Operation .................................................... 28

Channel-Skip Scanning..................................................... 29

Dual Watch Operation ................................................. 30

Priority Dual Watch Operation ................................... 31

VOR Navigation............................................................ 32

To Select the DVOR Mode ............................................... 33

Flying to a VOR Station ....................................................34

Entering a Desired Couse.................................................. 36

Position Cross-checking .................................................... 37

Split Operation ...................................................................38

Field Programming Mode ........................................... 39

Memory Storage into the Book Memory .........................39

Menu (“Set”) Mode ...................................................... 40

Menu Listing ......................................................................41

Installation of the SU-1 ............................................... 45

Accessories & Options ............................................... 46

Specifications............................................................... 48

NOTICE

There are no user-serviceable points inside this transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to your Authorized Service Center.

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IMPORT ANT NOTICE!

FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only:

This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines:

FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.

FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.

ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.

This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control its RF exposure conditions.

When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your head and body.

The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-toTalk configurations. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.

Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.

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INTRODUCTION

The Vertex Standard VXA-210 Pilot is a compact, stylish, solid hand-held transceiver providing communication (transmit and receive) capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band (“COM” band: 118 ~

136.975 MHz), and it additionally provides VOR and CDI navigation features on the “NAV” band (108 ~

117.975 MHz). The VXA-210 includes Temperature display with our exclusive Omni-GlowTM display back-light for minimal

degradation of your night vision, NOAA weather band monitoring, 8-character Alpha/Numeric Display, 50 Memory Channels, and 100 “Book Memory” Channels. And the optional Barometric Pressure Unit (SU-1) provides readout of barometric pressure, altitude, and density altitude.

We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the VXA-210 completely. Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference.

NOTE: The VXA-210’s VOR and CDI Navigation features are supplemental aids to navigation only, and are not intended to be a substitute for accurate (primary) VOR/CDI or landing service equipment. And also, the Barometric/Altitude features of the optional SU-1 are not designed to be a substitute for accurate, calibrated Barometer or Altimeter devices used for navigation critical to personal safety.

Congratulations!

You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to use, your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time.

Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.

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CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (TOP PANEL

)

Antenna Jack

This SMA jack accepts the supplied flexible antenna, or another antenna designed to provide 50 W impedance on the Aircraft Communication Band.

POWER/VOLUME Knob

Turn this control clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the volume. Counterclockwise rotation into the click-stop will turn the radio off.

BUSY/TX Indicator Lamp

This lamp glows green when a signal is being received and red when transmitting.

DIAL Selector Knob

This 20-position detended rotary switch tunes the operating frequency or selects the memory channels. Pressing this knob downward momentarily selects the tuning methods among the VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator), MR (Memory Recall), BOOK (Pre-Programmed Memories), and

WX (Weather Channel Memories) mode. Note: The WX mode is available in the USA ver-

sion only.

VOL

DIAL

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CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (FRONT PANEL

)

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

The display shows the selected operating conditions as indicated on the next page.

Loudspeaker

The internal speaker is located in this position.

Microphone

Speak across this opening in a normal voice level while pressing the PTT switch, to transmit.

Keypad

Several keys have dual functions. The primary functions are labeled on the key top

(activated by simply pressing the key momentarily), while the secondary functions are labeled in yellow above the top edge of the key (activated by pressing the [F] key first, then the indicated key).

These functions are described in detail on page 6.

Battery Pack Latch

Open this latch for battery removal.

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CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (LCD DISPLAY

)

This field displays the course heading in degrees. See page 33.

This is the Course Deviation Indicator, used during VOR Navigation. See page 32.

This icon indicates that the “Book” Memory Bank is in use. See page 15.

This icon is the “Low Battery” indicator, which blinks when the battery voltage becomes too low for proper operation.

These digits provide frequency or alphanumeric information about the channel you are using.

This indicator confirms that Secondary Key Function is active. See page 6.

This indicator confirms that this channel will be skipped during scan. See page 29.

This icon is used during VOR navigation, to indicate that the displayed information is based on a course from the VOR station. See page 33.

This icon is used during VOR navigation, to indicate that the displayed information is based on a course to the VOR station. See page

33.

This indicator confirms that the AUTO-

MATIC NOISE LIMITER is

activated. See page

18.

This indicator confirms that DUAL WA TCH is active. See page 30.

This indicator confirms that the “Split” (Duplex) mode is activated during VOR operation. See page 38.

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CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (KEYP AD

)

Primary Function (

Press Key

)

Secondary Function (

Press +

)

Primary Function (

Press Key

)

Primary Function (

Press Key

)

Primary Function (

Press Key

)

Frequency Entry

Digit 1

Frequency Entry

Digit 2

Frequency Entry

Digit 3

Frequency Entry

Digit 4

Frequency Entry

Digit 5

Frequency Entry

Digit 6

Frequency Entry

Digit 7

Frequency Entry

Digit 8

Frequency Entry

Digit 9

Frequency Entry

Digit 0

Selects Memory Display

Type (page 27)

Locks the Keypad

Selects Emergency

Channel (121.5 MHz

)

Activates the

Altimeter Set function

Activates the Sensor

Functions

None

NoneNone

Activates Automatic

Noise Limiter

Activates Split (Duplex

)

mode

On/Off Switch for

Keypad Beeper (page 21)

Allows Skipping of

Channel during Scan

Activates Scanning

Activates “Secondary”

Key mode

Activates Dual Watch

Memory “Write”

Command

Split-Memory “Write”

Command

Secondary Function (

Press +

)

Secondary Function (

Press +

)

Secondary Function (

Press +

)

Selects

“FROM” VOR mode

Selects

“TO” VOR mode

Activates DVOR mode

Activates Course

Deviation Indicator mode

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PTT (PUSH TO TALK) Switch

Press this button to transmit when you are operating in the COM band. Release this button to return to the “RECEIVE” mode. See page 16.

MONITOR Switch

This button may be pressed to “open” the squelch manually, allowing you to listen for very weak signals. Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to “open” the squelch continuously. Press this button again to resume normal (quiet) monitoring. See page 18.

LAMP Switch

Pressing the LAMP switch momentarily will illuminate the display and keypad for five seconds, after which the back-lighting will automatically turn off. Press and hold this switch for 2 seconds to activate the back-lighting lamp continuously. To turn the lamp off, press this switch again. The LAMP switch may be configured in several ways via the Menu; see page 43 for details.

CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (LEFT SIDE

)

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CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (RIGHT SIDE

)

MIC/EAR Jack

You may connect the supplied CT-60 Headset Cable or the (optional) MH-44A4B Speaker/Microphone to this jack.

Never connect any Speaker/Microphone

that is not recommended by the manufacturer. Because these jack connections are unique, using a Speaker/Microphone that is not specified by Vertex Standard may damage the VXA-210.

EXT DC Jack

When an external 12-Volt DC power source is available, you may connect the (optional) E-DC-

5B External DC Cable here. Do not connect any wire to this jack if that wire is connected directly to a 28-Volt DC source. Connecting the

VXA-210 directly to a source which exceeds 15.0 Volts DC will result in damage to the unit.

MIC

/SP

EXT

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Precautions

r This apparatus is capable of two-way communi-

cation on channels used for critical aviation safety communications. Therefore, it is important that this radio be kept away from children or other unauthorized users at all times.

r When making DC connections via the (optional)

E-DC-5B DC cable, be absolutely certain to observe the proper voltage level and polarity guidelines. Do not connect this radio directly to any 24 ~ 28 Volt DC source, nor to AC power of any kind. Connecting the VXA-210 directly to a source which exceeds 15.0 Volts DC will result in damage to the unit.

r Do not dispose of the Ni-Cd Battery Pack in a

fire. Do not carry a Ni-Cd Battery Pack in your pocket, where keys or coins could short the terminals. This could create a serious fire/burn danger, and possibly cause damage to the Ni-Cd pack.

r Although the VXA-210 is designed to be water

resistant, the enclosure is not “waterproof.” Do not allow the radio to become submersed in water, and do not expose it and/or its Ni-Cd Battery Pack to water spray under pressure.

Battery Installation and Removal

¦ To install the battery, hold the transceiver with

your left hand, so your palm is over the speaker and your thumb is on the top of the Belt Clip. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the back of the radio while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a “Click.”

¦ To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re-

move any protective cases. Open the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio, then lift the battery upward and out from the radio while tilting the Belt Clip upward.

Do not attempt to open any of the recharge-

able Ni-Cd packs, as personal injury or damage to the Ni-Cd pack could occur if a cell or cells become accidentally short-circuited.

Tilt the Belt Clip

Close the Battery Pack Latch

Pack

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low the appropriate instructions provided with the charger/battery. Contact your Dealer if you have any doubts about the appropriateness of the particular charger or battery pack you intend to use.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Battery Charging

It is necessary to fully charge the Ni-Cd battery before its first use. Follow these procedures:

¦ Install the supplied FNB-64 Ni-Cd battery pack

onto the transceiver. Ensure that the transceiver is switched off.

¦ Plug the NC-77 into the AC line outlet. ¦ Insert the transceiver and battery pack into the

NC-77; the antenna jack should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front.

¦ If the transceiver and battery pack are inserted

correctly, the RED indicator will glow. A fullydischarged pack will be charged completely in 10 hours.

Important Notes:

r The NC-77 is not designed to power the trans-

ceiver for operation (reception or transmission).

r Do not leave the charger connected to the trans-

ceiver for continuous periods in excess of 24 hours. Long term overcharging can degrade the Ni-Cd battery pack and significantly shorten its useful life.

r If using a charger other than the NC-77, or if

using a battery pack other than the FNB-64, fol-

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Low Battery Indication

¦ As your battery discharges during use, the volt-

age will gradually become lower. When the battery voltage reaches 6.0 Volts, the “ ” icon will blink on the LCD display, indicating that the battery pack must be recharged before further use.

¦ Avoid recharging Ni-Cd batteries before the

“Low Battery” indicator is observed, as this can degrade the charge capacity of your Ni-Cd battery pack. Vertex Standard recommends that you carry an extra, fully-charged pack with you so you will not lose communications capability due to a depleted Ni-Cd battery. This “deep cycling” practice will help to maintain longer overall battery life after many recharging cycles.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Installing the FBA-25 (option) Alkaline Battery Case

The optional FBA-25 Battery Case allows operation of the VXA-210 using six “AA” size Alkaline batteries.

When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place. Always replace all six batteries at the same time, paying attention to the polarity indicated inside the case.

The FBA-25 must not be used with re-

chargeable cells. The FBA-25 does not contain the thermal and over-current protection circuits (provided in the “FNB” series of Ni-Cd Battery Packs) required when utilizing Ni-Cd cells.

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OPERATION

Preliminary Steps

¦ Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver,

as described previously.

¦ Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna

jack. Never operate this transceiver without an antenna connected.

¦ If you have an optional Speaker/Microphone or

headset, we recommend that it not be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation of the VXA-210.

Operation Quick Start

r To turn the radio on,

rotate the VOLUME knob out of the click-stop.

r After three “initial-

ization” beeps are heard, a channel frequency should appear on the display. If not, press downward (momentarily) on the DIAL selector knob (repeatedly, if necessary) so that “- VFO -” appears on the display, followed by a channel frequency.

r Directly entering frequencies from the keypad is

the easiest method if you know the frequency on which you wish to operate. Just enter the five digits of the frequency to move to that frequency. For example, to set 134.35 MHz, press [1] à [3] à [4] à [3] à [5].

Press

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To set 118.275 MHz, you do not need to press the final “5” in the frequency: [1]

à [1] à [8] à [2] à [7].

r You may also turn

the top panel’s DIAL selector knob to choose the desired operating frequency. The channel frequency will appear on the LCD.

r To change fre-

quency in 1 MHz steps, press the [F

]

key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL selector knob to select the MHz digit desired. Press [F] once more to resume normal channel selection in 25-kHz steps.

OPERATION

r Rotate the VOL-

UME knob to set the

volume level. If no signal is present, press and hold the MONITOR button for 2 seconds; background noise will now be heard, and you may use this noise to set the VOLUME knob for the desired audio level. Press the MONITOR button momentarily to silence the noise and resume normal (quiet) monitoring.

r Press and hold the

LAMP button for 2 seconds, to illuminate the display continuously. To disable the illumination, press the LAMP button momentarily.

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r To turn the radio off,

turn the VOLUME knob fully counterclockwise into the click stop position.

OPERATION

Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency

The VXA-210 can quickly access the 121.500 MHz Emergency Frequency. This function can be activated even when the keypad lock function is in use.

r To access the Emer-

gency Frequency, press the [121.5

]

key momentarily.

r To exit the Emer-

gency Frequency, press downward on the DIAL selector knob.

Squelch Adjustment

1. Press the [F] key momentarily, then press

downward on the DIAL selector knob to activate the Menu (“SET”) mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select the Menu Item 01 “SQL.”

3. Press downward on the DIAL selector knob, then rotate the DIAL selector knob to set the squelch threshould (0 to 8) so that the receiver is just silenced. A higher number indicates that a higher signal level is required in order to open the squelch.

4. Press downward on the DIAL selector knob to save your new setting.

5. Press the PTT switch to exit the Menu (“SET”) mode.

Press

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Tuning Methods

Throughout this manual, you will see references to several different frequency setting methods. Each will be particularly useful in a particular operating situation, and they are described below:

¦ VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator)

The VFO is a “tuning dial” system which allows you to tune through the NAV or COM bands in 25-kHz steps using the DIAL selector, the Key- pad, or the scanner.

¦ MR (Memory Recall)

The MR (Memory Recall) mode of the VXA- 210 provides the user with the ability to store and recall as many as 50 channels in the radio’s main memory bank. These memory channels may also be labeled by you with an alpha/numeric name of up to 8 characters in length, to aid in quick identification of the channel. See page 26 for details on creating alpha/numeric labels.

¦ BOOK (Pre-Programmed) Memories

The Book memories are pre-programmed, either at the factory or by your Dealer (depending on your country’s requirements), typically including the major COM and NAV band station frequencies used in your area. The Book memories can be changed by the user. See page 39 for details.

¦ WX (Weather Channel) Memories

(USA version only) Ten Weather Channels are pre-programmed at the factory. The VXA- 210 will automatically scan this special bank when it is selected by the user.

OPERATION

VFO

BOOK

USA version only

( )

Press

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Transmission

To transmit, press and hold the PTT switch. Speak into the microphone area of the front panel grille in a normal voice level.

To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch.

Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts

(USA version only) The VXA-210 can receive VHF Weather Channel broadcasts, which may assist your flight planning. The VXA-210 includes a ten-channel auto-search feature, which simplifies access to Weather Channels when you are in an unfamiliar location.

r To receive Weather

Channels, press the DIAL selector knob (repeatedly, if necessary) to select the Weather Channel mode. In the Weather Channel mode, “- WX -” will appear on the display.

r The VXA-210 will now scan quickly through the

ten standard Weather Channels, and will stop on the first active station found.

r If there are two or

more weather channels audible in your area, you may select the alternate channel(s) by pressing the PTT switch.

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Press

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OPERATION

Pressing the PTT switch re-initiates the scanning process.

r If there are no

Weather Channels in your area, the scanner will not stop. Press the MONI- TOR button to stop the scanner.

r You can also select

Weather Channels manually by rotating the DIAL selector knob.

r To confirm the cur-

rent Weather Channel frequency, press the [

( )] key momentarily. The display changes

frequency indication. Press the [

( )]

key again to return to

normal display.

r To exit the Weather

Channel mode, press the DIAL selector knob momentarily to return to the VFO mode.

Note: The Weather Channel mode memorizes the last Weather Channel you have used, and will retain this information until the radio is turned off.

Press

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Monitor Key

When listening to a very weak signal from an aircraft or ground station, you may observe the signal disappearing periodically as the incoming signal strength becomes too weak to override the squelch threshold setting.

To disable the squelch temporarily, press and hold the MONITOR key for 2 seconds on the left side of the radio, just below the PTT button. The squelch will remain open and you should have a better chance of hearing weak signals.

To return to normal operation, press the MONITOR key momentarily.

OPERATION

ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature

For reduction of impulse noise, such as that produced by an engine’s ignition system, the ANL feature may prove helpful.

r To activate the ANL

feature, press the [ANL] key momentarily. The “ANL” icon will appear on the display, and you should observe a reduction in the ignition noise.

r To turn the ANL feature off, repeat the above

step; the “ANL” icon will disappear from the display.

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OPERATION

Temperature Display

The VXA-210 can measure the current temperature. r To display the cur-

rent temperature, press [F] à [6 (

SENSR

)]. The display will now indicate the

current tem-

perature.

r Pressing the [

( )] key to switch the temperatue unit between “Celsius: °C” and “Fahrenheit: °F.”

LOCK Function

The lock function prevents accidental changes to the frequency setting and the keypad controls.

r To activate the lock

feature, press [F

]

à [

( )]

r In the LOCK mode,

the display will show “- LOCK -” when you rotate the DIAL selector knob, press the DIAL selector knob, or touch a key on the keypad.

r To turn the lock feature off,

press [F] à [

( )]

again.

r You can still access the 121.500 MHz Emergency

Frequency when the LOCK function is on. Simply press the [121.5] key momentarily (this key never locks). Pressing this key also unlocks the radio.

r Press the PTT switch to return to the normal op-

eration.

If the temperature display is incorrectly, it can be recalibrated. See page 22 for details.

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OPERATION

Receive Battery Saver Setup

An important feature of the VXA-210 is its Receive Battery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for a time interval, periodically “waking it up” to check for activity. If somebody is talking on the channel, the VXA-210 will remain in the “active” mode, then resume its “sleep” cycles. This feature significantly reduces quiescent battery drain, and you may change the amount of “sleep” time between activity checks using the Menu System:

r Press the [F] key, then press the DIAL selector

knob to activate the Menu (“SET”) mode.

r Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select Menu

Item 06 “RSAV.”

r Press the DIAL selector knob to enable adjust-

ment of this Menu item.

r Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select the de-

sired “duty cycle” (receive:sleep). The selections available are 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, and ABSø or oFF. The default value is 1:1.

r When you have made your selection, press the

DIAL selector knob to save the new setting, and then press the PTT key exit to normal operation.

ABS: Automatic Battery Saver, based on activity

on the receiver. The setting of 1:5 will promote the greatest conser-

vation of battery capacity, but the receiver’s response time to incoming calls will be slowed somewhat.

Note: This feature does not operate during Scan or Dual Watch.

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Beep On/Off

The VXA-210’s key/button beeper provides conve- nient audible feedback whenever a button is pressed. Each key and button has a different beep pitch, and each function has a unique beep combination.

When you are scanning, the beeper will be heard each time the scanner halts on a busy channel. This may be distracting in some environments; if you want to turn the beeper off (or back on again):

r Press [F] à [8 (BEEP)];“05 BEEP” will ap-

pear on the LCD.

r Press downward on

the DIAL selector knob to enable On/ Off selection for the beeper.

r Rotate the DIAL se-

lector knob one click to change the display to “BEEP oFF.”

r Press downward on the DIAL selector knob to

save the new setting.

r Press the PTT switch momentarily to exit to nor-

mal operation.

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The optional Barometric Pressure Unit (SU-1) brings to the VXA-210 the unique capability of providing readout of the current barometric pressure. This information is the used for calculation of your current altitude, and also used for calculation of your current density Altitude using with the temperature sensor.

The Barometric Pressure unit and temperature sensor requires calibration of the “offset” parameters, so that differences in pressure can be used to calculate altitude. This procedure requires that you have a calibrated barometer, calibrated thermometer, and that you know your current altitude. If you are at sea level, of course, the latter parameter requires no research.

AROMETRIC PRESSURE/ALTITUDE METERING

Thermometer Calibration

r Press the [F] key, then press the DIAL selector

knob to activate the Menu (“SET”) mode.

r Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select Menu

Item 14 “TEMP.”

r Press the DIAL selector knob to enable adjust-

ment of this Menu item.

r Rotate the DIAL selector knob to set the differ-

ence (value: in °C) between the VXA-210 display and the calibrated thermometer. For ex- ample, if the VXA-210 display shows “24.5 C” and the thermometer (wrongly) indicates “24.0 °C,” set the TEMP offset to “–005”.

r Press the DIAL selector knob to save the new

setting, and then press the PTT key exit to normal operation.

Notice

The optional SU-1 Barometric Pressure Unit for the VXA-210 measures pressure in the immediate vicinity of the transceiver. When using the VXA-210 equipped with the SU-1 in a pressurized cabin of an aircraft, of course, the VXA-210 will not be able to measure outside temperature and pressure, nor display altitude accurately.

Please rely on your aircraft’s altimeter for such data.

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BAROMETRIC PRESSURE/ALTITUDE METERING

Correcting the Atmospheric Pressure Meter (Barometer Offset)

r Press the [F] key, then press the DIAL selector

knob to activate the Menu (“SET”) mode.

r Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select Menu

Item 15 “BARO.”

r Press the DIAL selector knob to enable adjust-

ment of this Menu item.

r Rotate the DIAL selector knob to set the differ-

ence (value: in hpa) between the VXA-210 display and the calibrated barometer display. For

example, if the VXA-210 display shows “1024 hPA” and calibrated barometer indicates “1029 hpa,” set the Barometer offset to “+005”.

r Press the DIAL selector knob to save the new

setting, and then press the PTT key exit to normal operation.

Correcting the Altimeter Setting (Altimeter Offset)

r Press [F] à [5 (ALT.SET)] to enable the Altim-

eter Set function.

r Enter the proper local barometric pressure value

(in “HG”) of the airport directry from the keypad. For example, if the current Barometric Pressure at the airport is “30.05 HG,” press [3] à [0]

à [0] à [5] on the keypad.

r Press the PTT key to save the new setting and

exit to normal operation.

When the Altimeter function is brought up (by pressing [F] à [6 (SENSR)]), the VXA-210 will now display your correct altitude (+/– tolerance of the SU-

1). Please remember that the Altitude function of the VXA-210 is not intended to serve as your primary

altimeter instrument. Once you have completed the above calibrations, you

can confirm the current Temperature, Barometric Pressure, Altitude, or Density Altitude.

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BAROMETRIC PRESSURE/ALTITUDE METERING

How to Measure the Barometric Pressure or Altitude

r Press [F] à [6

(

SENSR)]; the dis-

play will show current temperature.

r Rotate the DIAL

knob to select the desired sensor (see next page).

r Press the [

( )]

key to change the measurement units of the current sensor (or On/Off the Pressure Graph).

r Press the PTT key exit to normal operation.

Weather Sensor Mode

The Weather Sensor Mode allows the user to activate only the sensor and display circuits of the VXA-210, for use of the radio solely as a weather monitor. With the “radio” circuits not being activated, battery consumption is reduced significantly.

1. Press and hold in the MONITOR and LAMP

keys while turning the radio on, activate the Weather Sensor Mode.

2. Turn the DIAL knob to select the desired sensor among from the “TEMP,” “BARO,” “ALTI,” “GRPH,” and “D.ALT” selection.

3. Press the [

( )]

key to change the measurement units of the current sensor, if desired.

4. Turning the radio off, then on again, will re-

turn the VXA-210 to normal operation.

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- TEMP -

(Display the current

Temperature)

- BARO -

(Display the current

Barometric Pressure)

- ALTI -

(Display the current

Altitude)

- GRPH -

(Display the relative changes

in the Barometric pressuer)

Count: every 1/2 hour Resolution:five steps

(–, o, –, o, –)

One step: 3 hpa

ô ô

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE/ALTITUDE METERING

- D ALT -

(Display the Density Altitudeø)

:Density Altitude is pressure

altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature. The only time that density altitude will equal pressure altitude is when standard temperatures exist.

Press

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MEMORY OPERATION

The VXA-210 provides 50 user-programmable “Main” memories, labeled “CH-001” through “CH-050,” and up to 100 pre-programmed memories, designated “Book” Memories. The “ ” icon appears when “Book” Memory Mode is activated.

The Main memories and “Book” Memories can be assigned alpha-numeric names of up to eight characters.

Memory System Operation

The VXA-210’s Main Memory system allows the user to store, label, and recall channel frequencies which you may want to use frequently. You may store VFO frequencies, Book Memory frequencies, and/ or Weather Channel frequencies (USA version only) into the Main Memory system.

Memory Storage

r Select the desired frequency in the VFO mode,

or recall the Book Memory channel or Weather channel to be stored in the Main Memory.

r Press and hold the [MW (SPL.W)] key for 2

seconds. The display will indicate “CH-” and a channel number will blink on the LCD.

r Within five seconds of pressing the [MW

(

SPL.W)] key, rotate the DIAL selector knob to

select the desired memory channel number for storage. In order to prevent writing over memory channels, a bar will appear under the hyphen (located between “CH” and the channel number) to indicate a vacant memory channel.

r Now press and hold in the [MW (SPL.W)] key

for 2 seconds; you will now see “

- - - - - - - -

” on the LCD. To attach an alpha/numeric name (label) to the memory, proceed to the next step; otherwise press and hold [MW (SPL.W)] for 2 seconds to save the entry and exit.

r To label a memory with an alpha/numeric name,

the next step is to use the DIAL selector knob to select any of the 48 available characters (including letters, numbers, and special symbols). When

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the desired first character appears, press the DIAL selector knob momentarily to move on to the next character.

r Select succeeding characters in the same man-

ner, pressing the DIAL selector knob momentarily after each selection.

r After entering the entire name (eight characters

maximum), press the [MW (SPL.W)] key for 2 seconds to save all data for the channel and exit.

Note: If you have stored a Weather Channel, the “WX-001 ~ WX-010” labels utilize the alphanumeric memory, and other labels may not be stored.

Recalling the Memories

r Press the DIAL selector knob, repeatedly if nec-

essary, until “MR” (Memory Recall) appears on the display. In the MR mode, you will see “CH-” and the previously selected channel number appearing on the LCD.

r Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select the de-

sired memory channel.

r You may change the title structure of the Memory

display type among:

1. Channel Indication (sequential Channel Number,

e.g. CH-001, CH-002, etc.);

2. Frequency Indication (e.g. 122.500); or

3. Alphanumeric Label (e.g. LAX FSS).

r To change the Memory display title, press the

[ ( )]

key repeatedly, if necessary, until you

get the desired display title structure.

r To exit the Memory mode, press the DIAL selector

knob momentarily to return to the VFO mode.

Note: In either the “MR” or the “Book” Memory mode, you can change memory channels in 10 channel steps: press the [F] key momentarily, then rotate the DIAL selector knob. The “ ” icon will show at the right edge of the display when the 10 channel step tuning mode is active. Press the [F] key once more to resume normal channel selection in 1 channel steps.

MEMORY OPERATION

Alpha-tag Charactors

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

< > +

Û / D µ S | -

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SCANNING OPERATION

The VXA-210 allows you to scan automatically in the VFO

ø 1

, Main Memory, “Book” Memory, or Weather Channelø2 modes. It pauses on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like. ø1: In the VFO mode, the automatic scanner is only

available in the COM band (118.000 - 136.975 MHz); when the scanner reaches the uppermost frequency in the COM band, it will revert to the bottom end of the COM band and repeat the scanning process until you cancel the scanning process.

ø2: USA version only. If you wish to scan in the NAV band (108.000 - 117.975

MHz), you can do so manually, as described at the right. Scanning operation is basically the same in each of

the above modes. r Press the [SCAN (DW)] key momentarily to start

the automatic scanner upward (toward a higher frequency or a higher channel number).

r When the scanner encounters a signal, scanning

pauses and the radio remains on that channel until one second after the signal disappears, after which scanning will resume.

r While the scanner remains paused on a frequency,

the decimal point of the frequency display blinks. The display will be illuminated unless the Scan Lamp Feature is turned off.

r To change the scan direction, turn the DIAL se-

lector knob one click in the opposite direction.

r To stop the automatic scanner, press the PTT switch

or the DIAL selector knob momentarily. You may also press [SCAN (DW)] key again.

The VXA-210’s automatic scanner is not operational in the NAV band (108.000 - 117.975 MHz), because the NAV stations (ILS, etc.) transmit constantly (thereby causing the scanner to stop repeatedly). However, you can scan manually in the NAV band, per the following procedure:

r Press and hold the [SCAN (DW)] key to start

the manual scanner. Scanning will continue as long as the key is depressed.

r Release the [SCAN (DW)] key to stop the

manual scanner immediately.

Note: When scanning upward in frequency, when the frequency reaches the COM Band (118.000 - 136.975 MHz) via manual scanning, The VXA-210 will switch to the automatic scanner mode.

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SCANNING OPERATION

Channel-Skip Scanning

Continuous-carrier stations like ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) or Weather Broadcast stations inhibit scanner operation. Since these stations are always active, the scanner will be halted repeatedly on their channels. Such channels can be set to be “skipped” during Memory scanning (MR, Book or WX modes), if you like, so as not to interfere with automatic channel scanning:

r Recall the Memory Channel to be skipped dur-

ing scanning.

r Press [F] à [9 (SKIP)]. The “t” icon will ap-

pear in the lower right corner, indicating that the channel is to be ignored during scanning.

r You can also designate a channel to be skipped

while scanning. When the receiver is halted on a channel that you wish to skip, press and hold the

[

SCAN (DW)] key for 2 seconds (the “t” icon

will appear next to the channel to be skipped).

r Later, to re-enable the memory channel for scan-

ning, repeat the first two steps. The “t” icon will disappear by the channel you have just reenabled.

Note: A memory set to be “skipped” is still accessible for manual memory selection using the DIAL selector knob.

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DUAL WATCH OPERATION

The Dual Watch feature automatically checks for activity on a “priority” channelø while you are operating on another channel. During Dual Watch operation, the current channel and the Priority channel will each be polled for a 500 ms interval, as the VXA- 210 looks for activity on each channel.

r To start Dual Watch, press [F] à [SCAN (DW)].

The “DW” icon will appear on the display.

r While receiving on the “current” channel (not

the Priority channel), you may push the PTT switch at any time to transmit on that channel.

r When a signal is received on the Priority chan-

nel, operation immediately shifts to the Priority channel, the “DW” icon will blink, and the display will become illuminated.

While receiving on the priority channel, if you momentarily press the PTT switch, Dual Watch will be disabled. You may then transmit on the Priority Channel.

r To stop Dual Watch, press [F] à [SCAN (DW)]. r If you wish, you may use both the Dual Watch

and Scan features simultaneously. To do this, start the Dual Watch first, then start the Scanner.

The “Priority” Channel is defined as the last-used Memory Channel (when using the VFO mode) or Memory Channel 1 (when using the Main Memory

or Book Memory modes).

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PRIORITY DUAL WATCH OPERA TION

Similar to Dual Watch operation (described on previous page), Priority Dual Watch is an enhanced version which includes the following additional features:

l The receiving time interval (ratio) between the

current channel and the Priority channel may be customized via the Menu Item “PRTM.” See page 43 for details.

l Irrespective of which channel is currently being

received, when the PTT button is pushed transmission will always occur on the Priority channel.

Before initiating Priority Dual Watch, Menu Item 10 “DWMD” must be set to the “Priority” mode (in- stead of “Dual Watch”). See page 43 for details.

r To start Priority Dual Watch, press [F] à [SCAN

(DW)]

. The “DW” icon will appear on the dis-

play.

r While receiving on the “current” (non-Priority)

channel, pressing the PTT button once causes the radio to switch to the Priority channel and cancels Dual Watch. Press the PTT button again to transmit on the Priority channel.

r When a signal is received on the Priority chan-

nel, reception immediately shifts to the Priority channel, the “DW” icon will blink, and the display will become illuminated unless the Scan Lamp Feature is turned off. While receiving on the priority channel, if you momentarily press the PTT switch, Priority Dual Watch will be disabled. You may then transmit on the Priority Channel.

r To stop Priority Dual Watch, press [F] à [SCAN

(DW)]

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VOR NAVIGATION

DVOR MODE CDI MODE

NAV BAND (108.000 - 117.975 MHz)

General VOR Equipment

COM BAND

(118.000 - 136.975 MHz)

•

OBS

FROM

180

“TO”-“FROM” Flag Indicator

TWO-Degree Deviation Marks

COURSE Indicator COURSE Deviation Needle

“TO”-“FROM” Flag Indicator

OVERFLOW Indicator

COURSE Indicator

COURSE Deviation Needle

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To Select the DVOR Mode

r When entering the NAV band (108.000 - 117.975

MHz), the VXA-210 selects the DVOR mode automatically. The “COURSE INDICATOR” field will appear at the upper left corner on the display, and the “TO” or “FROM ” indicator will appear above the frequency display on the display. Note: The “COURSE INDICATOR” indicates “

- - -

” when either your aircraft is too far away from the VOR station or the frequency is not correctly set to that of the VOR station. Conversely, the “COURSE INDICATOR” will indicate “loc” when a localizer signal is being received.

r The “TO” or “FROM” flag indicators indicate

whether the VOR navigation information is based on a course leading to the VOR station or leading away from the VOR station.

r To change the flag from “TO” to “FROM” or

vice versa, press the [F] à [3 (FROM)] or [2 (TO)]

key, respectively.

r The small “COURSE INDICATOR” and “TO/

FROM” flag indicators may be toggled to the

larger “frequency” portion of the display. To do this, press and hold in the [

( )]

key for 2

seconds to toggle to the larger display area. Press

VOR NAVIGATION

the [

( )]

key momentarily again to return

to the smaller displays.

(for 2 seconds)

(momentarily)

“TO”-“FROM” Flag Indicator

COURSE Indicator

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Flying to a VOR Station

The VXA-210 can indicate the deviation from the direct course to a VOR station.

r Select a VOR station on your aeronautical chart

and turn the DIAL selector knob (or enter the frequency directly with the keypad) to the frequency of the VOR station.

r To indicate the deviation between your current

flight path and the desired course, press [F] à [4 (

CDI)] to change to the CDI (Course Devia-

tion Indicator) mode. The “COURSE DEVIATION ARROW” will appear above the frequency field

on the display when your aircraft is off the direct course to the VOR station.

r When your aircraft is off course to the right, the

Course Deviation Arrow display will show bars to the left side of the diamond (“ ||¯”). When your aircraft is off course to the left, the Course Deviation Arrow display will show bars to the right side of the diamond (“¯||”). Correct your course until no bars appear on either side of the CDI “diamond” (only “¯” will be visible when the heading is correct).

r To return to the DVOR mode, press [F] à [1

(

DVOR)].

VOR NAVIGATION

OFF COURSE to the “right” 6 degrees

OFF COURSE to the “left” 6 degrees

The Aircraft is “ON COURSE”

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VOR NAVIGATION

The Aircraft is “ON COURSE”

The Aircraft is “OFF COURSE”

10°0°20°30°40

°50

°60°70°80

° 1

0°260°270°280

°290°

310°320°330

°340°35

0°300

VOR

Station

Magnetic

North

Los Angeles

LAX - 113.600MHz

VOR TAC

(

)

10°0°20°30°40°50°60°7

0°80° 9

° 1

0°260°270°280

°290°

310°320°330°340

°35

0°300

VOR

Station

Magnetic

North

(

)

Los Angeles

LAX - 113.600MHz

VOR TAC

(

)

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VOR NAVIGATION

Entering a Desired Course

The VXA-210 can also be configured to indicate the deviation from the desired course, not only the deviation from the path to the VOR station.

r Set the frequency to the desired VOR station. r To change the “TO” or “FROM” flag to “TO”,

if it is not in that mode already.

r Press [F] à [4 (CDI)] key to change to the CDI

mode.

r Set the desired course to the VOR station using

the DIAL selector knob or keypad (three digits input; e.g. 47°, press [0] à [4] à [7]). Note 1: The (“ ||¯”) or (“¯||”) indication will appear on the display when your aircraft is off the desired course. Note 2: When your heading is correct, the ABCS function may be more useful than the course input option.

r The COURSE DEVIATION ARROW points to the right

when your aircraft is off course to the left, and it points to the left when your aircraft is off course to the right. Note 1: To get back on course, fly right more than the number of degrees indicated by the COURSE DEVIA TION ARROW.

Note 2: If the overflow indicator “u” appears on the right side, select a heading plus 10 degrees to the desired course; if the overflow indicator “t” appears on the left side, select a heading minus 10 degrees.

ABCS Mode

In the CDI mode, the Auto Bearing Center System (ABCS) adds or subtracts the number of degrees indicated by the CDI from the Omni Bearing Selector (OBS).

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VOR NAVIGATION

Position Cross-checking

r Select two VOR stations on your aeronautical

chart.

r Set the frequency of one of the VOR stations in

the DVOR mode. The course indicator will show the course deviation from the VOR radial. Note the radial you currently are on.

r Now set the frequency of the other VOR station

in the DVOR mode. Note the radial from the station you are on.

r Extend the radials from each VOR station on the

chart. Your aircraft is located at the point where the lines intersect.

Cross-checking Position

Magnetic North

Los Angeles

LAX - 113.600MHz

VOR TAC

( )

10°0°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110° 1

° 1

220°230°240°250°260°270°280°290°310°320°330°340°350°300

VOR

Station

Magnetic

North

VOR

Station

Long Beach

SLI

- 115.700MHz

VOR TAC

( )

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Split Operation

The split operation feature allows you to transmit a call to a Flight Service Station using the COM band frequencies, while receiving a VOR station (in the NAV band). VOR stations equipped with this capability typically are shown, on navigation charts, with the voice calling frequency in parenthesis above the navigation frequency.

Programming a Transmit Frequency

r Press the DIAL selector knob, repeatedly if nec-

essary, to select the VFO mode.

r Set a NAV band (108.000 - 117.975 MHz) fre-

quency using the DIAL selector knob or keypad.

r Press [F] à [MW (SPL.W)]. The “SPL” icon

will blink, and the transmit frequency will appear on the display.

r Now set your radio’s transmit frequency, where

the Flight Service Station will be listening for calls, using the DIAL selector knob or keypad.

r Press and hold in the [MW (SPL.W)] key for 2

seconds to save the transmit frequency and return to the NAV band frequency.

Note: You have now stored the separate transmit fre- quency, but you have not yet activated the split-fre-

quency function; go on to the next section.

Operating in the Split Mode

r It is assumed that you have already set the de-

sired VOR station’s frequencies (in the NAV band) per the above instructions.

r Press [F] à [7 (SPL)] to turn on the “Split”

function. The “SPL” icon will appear on the display.

r Press and hold in the PTT switch to transmit on

the split transmit frequency.

r Release the PTT switch to return to the receive

mode.

r To disable the “Split” function, press [F] à [7

(

SPL)] again.

Note: A split frequency can be programmed into each memory channel independently. Set a transmit frequency before programming the memory channel, if desired. The split function on/off setting can also be programmed into a memory channel.

VOR NAVIGATION

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FIELD PROGRAMMING MODE

The VXA-210’s Book Memories also allow the user to store, label, and recall channel frequencies which you may want to use frequently while the VXA-210 is in the Field Programming mode.

Memory Storage into the Book Memory

r Press and hold the PTT and LAMP switches

while turning the radio on, to activate the Field Programming Mode.

r Select the desired frequency to be stored in the

Book Memory.

r Press and hold the [MW(SPL.W)] key for 2 sec-

onds. The display will indicate “BOOK -” and a channel number will blink on the LCD.

r Within five seconds of pressing the

[

MW(SPL.W)] key, rotate the DIAL selector

knob to select the desired memory channel number for storage.

r Now press and hold in the [MW(SPL.W)] key

for 2 seconds; you will now see “

- - - - - - - -

” on the LCD. To attach an alpha/numeric name (label) to the memory, proceed to the next step; otherwise press and hold the [MW(SPL.W)] key for 2 seconds to save the entry and exit.

r To label a memory with an alpha/numeric name,

the next step is to use the DIAL selector knob to select any of the 48 available characters (including letters, numbers, and special symbols). When the desired first character appears, press down on the DIAL selector knob momentarily to move on to the next character.

r Select succeeding characters in the same man-

ner, pressing down on the DIAL selector knob momentarily after each selection.

r After entering the entire name (eight characters

maximum), press the [MW(SPL.W)] key for 2 seconds to save all data for the channel.

r Repeat this procedure to store additional frequen-

cies into the Book Memory section, as desired.

r Turn the radio off, then turn the radio back on

again to begin normal operation.

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MENU (“SET”) MODE

The Menu system allows certain aspects of your radio’s configuration to be customized for your personal operating convenience. We do not recommend that any of the default settings be changed, however, until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of the VXA-210.

1. Press the [F] key, then

press the DIAL selector knob to activate the Menu (“SET”) mode.

2. Rotate the DIAL selec-

tor knob to select the Menu item (feature) you wish to view and/or modify.

3. Once you have selected the desired Menu Item, press the DIAL selector knob once to view the current setting for the item.

4. Rotate the DIAL selec-

tor knob to change the setting of the item (ON to OFF, etc.).

5. Press the DIAL selector

knob to save your new setting.

6. If you need to change more than one Menu item, repeat steps 2 - 5.

7. Press the PTT switch to exit the Menu (“SET”) mode.

PressF+

Press

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MENU (“SET”) MODE

MENU Listing

A listing of the Menu items available via the SET mode may be found below.

01 [SQL

]

Function: Squelch Level Setting Available Values: 0 ~ 8 Default Setting: 2

Select a setting for this Menu item which just silences the receiver when no signal is present. Use the lowest setting which will keep the receiver quiet between incoming transmissions.

02 [MCLR

]

Function: Memory Channel Clear (“MR” memory only) To Clear a Memory channel:

1. Select the Menu Item MCLR.

2. Press the DIAL selector knob, then rotate the DIAL selector knob to recall the memory channel to be erased (“MCLR xx” will appear on the display).

3. Press the DIAL selector knob to clear the Memory channel (Memory channel number will disappear).

Important Notice: An “erased” channel cannot be restored, and “CH-001” cannot be erased, as it is used for “Priority Channel” operation.

Item SQL MCLR RESM SCNL BEEP

RSAV LAMP

SFT PRTM

DWMD POBP

IMIC EMRG

TEMP

BARO

Function

SQLSquelch Level Setting Memory Channel Clear Scan-Resume Mode Setting Scan Lamp On/Off Keypad Beeper On/Off

Receiver Battery Saver LCD Illumination Mode

CPU Clock Shift Priority Checking Time Select the

Dual Watch/Priority Function Select the Power on Beep

Internal Microphone On/Off Emergency Channel On/Off Correcting the Temperature setting Correcting the Atmospheric pressure

Available

Values

0 ~ 8

–

CAR/5 on/oFF on/oFF

oFF/ABS/

1:1 ~ 1:5

KEY/TGL/5

on/oFF

05/10/15/ 20/25/30

DW/PRI

0/1/2/3 on/oFF on/oFF

–

12.7 ~ +12.7 °C

–

127 ~

+127 hpa

Default

2 –

CAR

on on

1:1

KEY

oFF

(

1.5 sec

)

oFF

0 °C

0 hpa

No. 01 02 03 04 05

06 07

08 09

10 11

12 13

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03 [RESM

]

Function: Scan-Resume Mode Setting Available Values: CAR/5 Default Setting: CAR

In the “CAR” (Carrier Drop) mode, the scanner will remain halted for as long as there is a carrier present on the channel; after the carrier drops at the end of the other station’s transmission, the scanning will resume. In the “5” (5-Second Pause) mode, the scanner will halt for five seconds only, after which scanning will resume (whether or not the other station is still transmitting).

04 [SCNL

]

Function: Scan Lamp On/Off (while paused) Available Values: on/oFF Default Setting: on

If you set this function to “on,” the lamp will be illuminated whenever the scanner pauses. The lamp will go off automatically when scanning resumes.

05 [BEEP

]

Function: Keypad Beeper On/Off Available Values: on/oFF Default Setting: on

If you do a lot of scanning, you may wish to set this Menu item to “oFF,” as the Beeper will be heard each time the scanner pauses.

06 [RSAV

]

Function: Receive Battery Saver Available Values: 1:1 ~ 1:5/oFF/ABS

Default Setting: 1:1 The setting of 1:5 will promote the greatest conservation of battery capacity, but the receiver’s response time to incoming calls will be slowed somewhat.

ABS: Automatic Battery Saver, based on activity

on the receiver. Note: This feature does not operate during Scan or Dual Watch.

MENU (“SET”) MODE

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07 [LAMP

]

Function: Display and Keypad Illumination Mode Available Values: KEY/TGL/5 Default Setting: KEY

In the “KEY” mode, the lamp will be activated for 5 seconds when any front panel key is pressed. In the “TGL” mode, the LAMP switch toggles the lamp on and off. In the “5” mode, the LAMP switch activates the lamp for 5 seconds.

08 [SFT

]

Function: CPU Clock Shift Available Values: on/oFF Default Setting: oFF

This function is only used to move a spurious response “birdie” should it fall on a desired frequency. Consult your Yaesu dealer for details regarding this function.

09 [PRTM

]

Function: Priority Checking Time Available Values: 05/10/15/20/25/30 (x0.1 sec) Default Setting: 15 (1.5 seconds)

This Menu item allows you to define how often the Priority Channel will be checked for activity.

Note: The Dual Watch Polling time is 500 mS (fixed).

MENU (“SET”) MODE

10 [DWMD

]

Function: Select the Dual Watch/Priority Function Available Values: DW/PRI Default Setting: DW

In the DW mode, the VXA-210 will activate the Dual Watch feature when you press [F] à [SCAN (DW)]. In the PRI mode, the VXA-210 will activate the Pri- ority feature when you press [F] à [SCAN (DW)].

11 [POBP

]

Function: Select the Power on Beep Available Values: 0/1/2/3 Default Setting: 1

12 [IMIC

]

Function: Internal Microphone On/Off Available Values: on/oFF Default Setting: oFF

This controls the status of the radio’s internal microphone when an external microphone (such as the MH- 44A4B Speaker Microphone or an aviation headset connected via the CT-60 Headset Cable) is in use. In most applications, set 12 [IMIC] to “oFF” for proper operation (this disables the internal microphone). The internal microphone will still function normally when the external microphone is disconnected.

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13 [EMRG

]

Function: Emergency channel On/Off Available Values: on/oFF Default Setting: on

This controls the operation of the Emergency [121.5

] key. When set to “oFF,” this key will not function. You can still use the frequency 121.5 MHz either by

entering it on the keypad in the VFO mode, or by recalling it on a previously-stored memory channel.

MENU (“SET”) MODE

14 [TEMP

]

Function: Correcting the Thermometer setting Available Values: –12.7 ~ +12.7 °C Default Setting: 0 °C

This allows you to calibrate the internal thermometer with a known-to be-accurate source.

15 [BARO

]

Function: Correcting the atomspheric pressure Available Values: –127 ~ +127 hpa Default Setting: 0 hpa

This allows you to caliblate the Barometer in the optional SU-1 Sensor Unit with a known-to be-accurate source.

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1. Make sure that the transceiver is off. Remove the hard or soft case, if used.

2. Remove the two screws affixing the belt clip and remove the belt clip, then remove the battery pack.

3. Locate the connector for the SU-1 under the “Caution” label in the battery compartment on the back of the radio, just carefully peel off the “Caution” label.

4. Remove the small Rubber Cushion from the “Caution” label. Keep this Rubber Cushion for future use, because this Rubber Cushion must be replaced on the connector board of the transceiver if you remove the SU-1 from the transceiver. We recommend that this Rubber Cushion be put on the bottom of the SU-1.

INSTALLATION OF THE SU-1

Important Note

The Barometric pressure/Altitude feature of the optional SU-1 are designed to be supplemental aids for the information of the user, and are not intended to be a substitute for accurate, calibrated Barometer or Altimeter devices used for navigation critical to personal safety.

5. Align the connector on the SU-1 with the

transceiver’s connector and gently press the unit into place.

6. Affix the “Caution” label, and replace the battery and the belt clip.

7. Installation is now complete.

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Peel off the CAUTION Label

Press the

SU-1

Connector

Affix the CAUTION Label

Device restricted to occupational use to satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance. See owner's manual for specific operating requirement.

CAUTION

Device restricted to occupational use to

satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance. See owner's manual for specific operating requirement.

CAUTION

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ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

Supplied Accessories

Ni-Cd Battery Pack

(7.2V, 700mAh)

FNB-64

Overnight Desktop Charger NC-77B/C/U

Helical Antenna ATV-7 Headset Cable CT-60 Operating Manual Warranty Card

“B” suffix is for use with 120 VAC, “C” suffix is for use with 230-240 VAC, or “U” suffix is for use with 230 VAC.

Available Options

MH-44A4B Speaker Microphone FNB-V57 Ni-Cd Battery Pack

(7.2V, 1100mAh)

FBA-25 Alkaline Battery Case VAC-800 Desktop Rapid Charger E-DC-5B External Power Cable SU-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor Unit CN-3 Antenna Adapter (SMA to BNC)

Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Vertex Standard Dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options.

Connection of any non-Vertex Standard-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited Warranty on this apparatus.

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ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

CT-60 Headset Cable

CN-3 Antenna Adapter (Option)

Headset

(not supplied)

á External Antenna

E-DC-5B External Power Cable (Option)

PTT Switch (not supplied)

An external PTT switch is required for use with an aviation headset

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SPECIFICATIONS

General

Frequency Range: TX: 118.000 - 136.975 MHz, RX: 108.000 - 136.975 MHz,

Weather Channels (WX-01 - WX-10: USA version only)

Channel Spacing: 25 kHz Emission Type: TX: AM,

RX: AM & FM (FM: for receiving the Weather Channels, USA version only)

Supply Voltage: 6.0 - 15.0 VDC Current Consumption (approx.): 10 µA (power off), 30 mA (battery saver on, saver ratio 1:5)

65 mA (squelch on), 190 mA (receive), 1 A (transmit 1.5 W Carrier)

Temperature Range: +14 °F to + 140 °F (–10 °C to +60 °C) Case Size (WxHxD): 2.3 x 4.3 x 1.2 inch (58 x 109 x 30 mm) w/FNB-64 Weight (approx.): 12.2 oz (345 grams) with FNB-64, antenna, and belt clip

Receiver

Circuit Type: Double-conversion superheterodyne IFs: 35.4 MHz & 450 kHz Sensitivity: <0.8 µV (for 6 dB S/N with 1 kHz, 30 % modulation) Selectivity: >8 kHz/–6 dB Adjacent CH. Selectivity: <25 kHz/–60 dB AF Output (@7.2 V): 0.4 W @ 8 Ohms, 10 % THD

Transmitter

Power Output (@ 7.2 V): 5 W (PEP), 1.5 W (Carrier Power) Frequency Stability: Better than ±10 ppm (+14 °F to + 140 °F [–10 °C to +60 °C]) Modulation System: Low Level Amplitude Modulation Spurious Emission: >60 dB below carrier Int. Microphone Type: Condenser Ext. Mic. Impedance: 150 Ohms

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

Most operational difficulties can be solved by your Vertex Avionics dealer. Please contact your dealer first for advice and assistance.

If the dealer is unable to assist you, you may contact us at Vertex Standard USA. We can be reached by telephone at (562) 404-2700 (ask the operator for Avionics Product Support).

If your radio requires repair, it must be sent to Vertex Standard USA. Please note the following:

A Return Authorization is NOT required for repairs, either in or out of warranty. There is no need to contact us before sending a radio for repair.

Please enclose a note describing the problem(s) with the radio, your name and shipping address (no P.O. Box numbers), and a telephone number at which we can reach you during business hours.

Please also enclose a copy of your purchase receipt to establish the warranty date. Radio mainframes are warranted for three years. Accessory

items (batteries, antennas, chargers, etc.) are warranted for one year.

Repair turnaround averages about 7 to 10 working days in our shop, excluding time in shipping. This time will vary, based on our current workload.

We can provide repair estimates upon your request. There is no additional charge for the estimate if you authorize the repair. If you decline the repair after requesting an estimate, an estimate fee equal to our current schedule for 1/2 hour of labor will be charged.

We return ship warranty repairs via UPS ORANGE (“3 Day Select”) service at our expense. Non-warranty repairs are returned via UPS BROWN (ground service) at your expense.

The above information applies to repair procedures in the United States and Canada only. If you are in any other country, please contact your dealer for specific information and instructions.

No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

Printed in Japan

0112A-0K

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan

VERTEX STANDARD

US Headquarters

17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A.

International Division

8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A.

YAESU EUROPE B.V.

P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands

YAESU UK LTD.

Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.

Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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