Vertex VXA 710 Transceiver - Pilot Supplies

Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts(USA version only)The VXA-710 can receive VHF Weather Channel broadcasts,which may assist your flight planning. The VXA-710 includes a ten-channel auto-search feature, which simplifiesaccess to Weather Channels when you are in anunfamiliar location.To receive WeatherChannels, press thekey (repeatedly, if necessary)to select theWeather Channel mode.In the Weather Channelmode, “WX” will appearupper left corner of thedisplay.The VXA-710 will nowscan quickly though theten standard Weather Channels, and will stop on thefirst active station found.If there are two or more weather channels audible inyour area, you may select the alternate channel(s) bypressing the PTT switch. Pressing the PTT switch reinitiatesthe scanning process.BASIC OPERATIONIf there are no WeatherChannels in your area, thescanner will not stop.Press the MONITOR buttonto stop the scanner.You can also selectWeather Channels manuallyby rotating the DIALselector knob.ChannelWX 1WX 2WX 3WX 4WX 5WX 6WX 7WX 8WX 9WX 10Frequency162.5500 MHz162.4000 MHz162.4750 MHz162.4250 MHz162.4500 MHz162.5000 MHz162.5250 MHz161.6500 MHz161.7750 MHz163.2750 MHz To exit the Weather Channel mode, press the keymomentarily to return to the VFO mode.Note 1: In the event of extreme weather disturbances, suchas storms and hurricanes, the NOAA (National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompaniedby a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weatherreport on one of the NOAA weather channels. You maysetup the Alert function when receiving the Weather Alertsignal via Menu Item (6. Misc Setup, 3. WX Alert), ifdesired.Note 2: The Weather Channel mode memorizes the lastWeather Channel you have used, and will retain this informationuntil the radio is turned off.16VXA-710 SPIRIT OPERATING MANUAL