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MIN BRIGHTNESS

The STX 165’s digital display automatically adjusts to ambient light conditions.  The 
minimum intensity to which the STX 165 will adjust is set by the user.  To set the mini-
mum intensity:
1. 

Rotate the Data knob to select the MIN BRIGHTNESS page.

2. 

Press the Enter Pushbutton.  The brackets will extinguish indicating the Min 
Brightness can be adjusted.

3. 

Rotate the Data knob clockwise to increase the minimum brightness and counter-
clockwise to decrease the minimum brightness.

4. 

Press the Enter pushbutton to select the new setting. 

Default VFR

The STX 165 comes preset with 1200 as the VFR squawk code.  In some instances a dif-
ferent code is desirable for the VFR squawk.  To change the VFR squawk code:

1. 

Rotate the Data knob to select the DEFAULT VFR page.

2. 

Press the Enter knob.  The brackets will extinguish and the first digit of the  

   

squawk code will be blink, indicating it can be programmed. 

3. 

Rotate the Data knob to select the first digit of the desired squawk code.

 

4. 

Rotate the Select knob.  The first digit will go solid and the second digit will 

blink indicating it can be changed.  

5. 

Continue as above unit all digits are changed to the desired code. 

6. 

Press the Enter Pushbutton.  The blinking will stop and the brackets will 

return indicating the code has been selected

Note: It is the pilot’s responsibility to insure that the proper squawk code is 
selected.

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Summary of Contents for STX 165

Page 1: ...STX 165 User Manual 3700 Osuna Road NE Suite 711 Albuquerque NM 87109 www sandia aero 306105 Rev A DRN434...

Page 2: ...ny means without the prior written consent of SANDIA aerospace Due to SANDIA aerospace s continued product and quality improvement programs information contained in this document is subject to change...

Page 3: ...ormal display page The power pushbutton is also used to start the counters This is explained in the counter section SBY The STX 165 is in standby mode and will not respond to radar interrogations ON T...

Page 4: ...unction is useful in high sunlight condi tions particularly with bubble canopies When power is first applied to the STX 165 the SANDIA aerospace logo will be displayed along with the unit version numb...

Page 5: ...ob and pushbutton Press the Enter Pushbutton the first digit in the squawk code will blink Rotate the smaller Data knob until the value of the codes first digit is displayed Rotate the larger Select k...

Page 6: ...et Up selection Icing Alert If an optional SANDIA aerospace STP 78 OAT probe is installed with the STX 165 it will display an Icing Alert in the upper right hand corner of the display when the tempera...

Page 7: ...NT UP at 0 00 Counter Up Counter Down The counter down CNT DOWN allows the pilot to enter a specific time and then be alerted when that time has expired This timer is especially useful for timed appro...

Page 8: ...ton Note that if the Enter Pushbutton is not pressed within ten seconds the STX 165 will exit the set up mode Note The STX 165 must be in SBY mode to enter the User Set Up Function The first page disp...

Page 9: ...ended If OFF is selected the pilot will be required to select the ON or ALT Mode The STX 165 starts with the EFT displayed in the lower right hand corner of the display The user can set the EFT to beg...

Page 10: ...instances a dif ferent code is desirable for the VFR squawk To change the VFR squawk code 1 Rotate the Data knob to select the DEFAULT VFR page 2 Press the Enter knob The brackets will extinguish and...

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