Vertex VXA 710 Transceiver - Pilot Supplies

Important Notice! ........................................................... 1Introduction .................................................................... 2Control & Connectors ................................................... 3Top Panel ........................................................................... 3Front Panel ........................................................................ 4Side Panel .......................................................................... 5Keypad .............................................................................. 6Before You Begin........................................................... 8Precautions ........................................................................ 8How to Install the Quick Draw Clip ................................. 8Installation of FNB-80LI Battery Pack ............................. 9Battery Charging ............................................................... 9Installation of FBA-23 Alkaline Battery Case ................ 10Low Battery Indication .................................................... 11AC Operation Using NC-72B/C ..................................... 11Basic Operation ...........................................................12Preliminary Steps ............................................................ 12Operation Quick Start ..................................................... 12Squelch Adjustment ........................................................ 13Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency .......... 14Tuning Methods .............................................................. 14Transmission ................................................................... 15Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ..................... 16Monitor Key .................................................................... 17ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature ........................ 17LOCK Function ............................................................... 18Beep On/Off .................................................................... 18Receive Battery Saver Setup ........................................... 19Memory Operation .......................................................20Memory System Operation ............................................. 20Memory Storage .............................................................. 20Recalling the Memories .................................................. 21Memory Offset Tuning .................................................... 21Deleting Memories .......................................................... 22Home Channel Memory .................................................. 22CONTENTSScanning Operation ....................................................23Basic Scan ....................................................................... 23Channel-Skip Scanning ................................................... 24Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS) ........ 24Dual Watch Operation .................................................25Priority Dual Watch Operation ...................................26Spectrum Scope Monitor ............................................27VOR Navigation (AIR Band) .......................................28To Select the VOR Mode ................................................ 29Flying to a VOR Station .................................................. 30Entering a Desired Course .............................................. 32Position Cross-checking .................................................. 33Split Operation ................................................................ 34BRS (Business Radio service) Channel Operation .....35Recalling the BRS channels ............................................ 35CTCSS Operation ........................................................... 35DCS Operation ................................................................ 37CTCSS/DCS Bell Operation ........................................... 38Miscellaneous Setting ................................................39Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature ............................. 39Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) ................................ 39Programming the Key Assignments ................................ 40Display Customization .................................................... 41TX/BUSY Indicator Customization ................................ 42Changing the Channel Step ............................................. 43Field Programming Mode ...........................................44CPU Resetting..............................................................45Timer Mode ..................................................................46Menu (“Set”) Mode ......................................................46Specifications ..............................................................56Accessories & Options ...............................................58