Comm Radio Operation
This section introduces the basic operating details
of the VHF Communications Transceiver portion of
the Apollo SL60.
Power
On/Off
Turn the
Power/Volume
control clockwise past the
OFF detent.
Volume
Turn the
Power/Volume
control clockwise to
increase the volume level and counterclockwise to
decrease volume.
Small and Large Knobs
The dual concentric knobs on the right side of the
SL60 are used to select frequencies or other
options. The
Large
outer knob is used to change the
MHz value in 1 MHz steps.
The
Small
inner knob changes the kHz values in 25
kHz steps.
In both the SL50 and SL60, the
Large
and
Small
knobs are used to view different functions and for
editing. Other functions will be described in the
affected section.
Selecting
Frequencies
New frequencies are first selected as a Standby
frequency and then toggled to the Active side when
desired. While viewing the frequency display, use
the
Large
and
Small
knobs on the right side of the
SL60 to select the desired frequency.
1. Press
COM
to reach the Comm radio function.
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2. Turn the
Large
knob to change the values in one
MHz increments. The MHz selection range is
between 118 and 136 in one MHz steps.
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COM
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