Operational Controls (Cont.)
Operational Controls (Cont.)
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RDR-1600 Pilot’s Guide
TM106101(8/01)
TM106101(8/01)
RDR-1600 Pilot’s Guide
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3.6 ALPHANUMERICS
Figure 3.6-1. MFD Screen Presentations
Note
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MFDs display of radar data will vary by manufacturer. Refer to the
MFD Pilot’s Guide for specific radar display.
3.5 SECONDARY MODE SELECTOR AND GAIN CONTROLS
BCN GAIN
The Beacon Gain is a rotary potentiometer that controls the
gain of the Beacon receiver.
SRCH GAIN
The Search Gain is a rotary potentiometer that controls
the gain of the Search receiver.
CODE
Pressing this switch selects Beacon Codes in a sequential
cyclic fashion (i.e., Code 0, Code 1, Code 2, . . . Code 15
or Code 0, Code 1, Code 2, . . . Code 9) depending on
Beacon Mode selected. The selected code is annunciated
on the MFD.
When DO-172 Beacon (Beacon Mode B) is selected via
the BCN button, the total of sixteen codes (0-15) can be
selected by the Code switch. Selecting a Standard two-
pulse Beacon (Beacon Mode A) via the BCN button, the
total of ten codes (0-9) can be selected by the Code
button. The Code button is not active unless the Beacon
mode has been selected.
Figure 3.5-1. Secondary Mode Selector and Gain Controls
