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Garmin GTX 3X5 Pilot’s Guide
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replies to identification and altitude interrogations as indicated by the Reply
symbol (
).
The GTX 3X5 transmits ADS-B Out data. Replies to altitude interrogations and
ADS-B Out data include the aircraft’s standard pressure altitude.
2.3 Squawk Code Keys
There are eight squawk code entry keys (
0 – 7
) that provide access to all
ATCRBS codes. Pushing one of these keys begins the code selection
sequence. Digits that are not yet entered appear as underscored blanks.
The new code is activated when the fourth digit is entered. Pressing the
CLR
key moves the cursor back to the previous digit. Holding the
CLR
key moves the cursor back to the first digit. Pressing the
CLR
key when
the cursor is on the first digit of the code, or pressing the
CRSR
key
during code entry, removes the cursor and cancels code entry.
Figure 2-1 Squawk Code Entry Field
2.4 Function Keys
IDENT
The IDENT key activates the special position identification (SPI) pulse for
18 seconds, which distinguishes your transponder from others on the air traffic
controller’s screen. The word “IDENT” will appear in the upper left corner of the
display during this time.
VFR
VFR sets the transponder code to the preprogrammed VFR code, which is
selected during installation configuration (this is set to 1200 at the factory). Pressing
the VFR key again restores the previous identification code.
FUNC
Cycles through top level function groups shown on the right side of the
display. Menu groups include:
• Transponder (XPDR)
• Timers (TMR)
• Altitude (ALT)
• System (SYS)
ENT
Acknowledges selection of menu items and pilot data entry
fields.
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