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VXA-300 P

ILOT

III

O

PERATING

M

ANUAL

2

I

NTRODUCTION

The Vertex Standard

VXA-300

is a compact, stylish, solid hand-held transceiver providing communication (transmit and

receive) capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band (“COM” band: 118 ~ 136.975 MHz), and it addition-
ally provides VOR and CDI navigation features on the “NAV” band (108 ~ 117.975 MHz).

The

VXA-300

boasts 0.8 Watt of clean audio output from its 1.4” (36-mm) diameter loudspeaker, and it also provides 8.33

kHz synthesizer steps for the receiving of the new narrow-band channel plan. The

VXA-300

includes both Temperature and

Supply Voltage displays with our exclusive Omni-Glow

TM

display back-lighting for minimal degradation of your night

vision, NOAA weather band monitoring, 8-character Alpha/Numeric Display, 150 Memory Channels, and up to 100 “Book
Memory” Channels. The channel configurations are can be easily reprogrammed in minutes using the optional PC Pro-
gramming Kit and your PC.

We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the

VXA-300

completely.

Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference.

NOTE

:

The

VXA-300

’s VOR and CDI Navigation features are supplemental aids to navigation only, and are not intended

to be a substitute for accurate (primary) VOR/CDI or landing service equipment.

Congratulations!

You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rugged, reliable
and easy to use, your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with your friends and colleagues for years
to come, with negligible maintenance down-time.

Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive
maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.

We’re glad you joined the Vertex Standard team. Vertex Standard products cover the entire spectrum of radio commu-
nications applications, and our worldwide support network is here to serve you. Let us help you get your message
across.

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Summary of Contents for Pilot III

Page 1: ...Operating Manual AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER VXA 300 ...

Page 2: ...re 17 Temperature battery Voltage Display 18 LOCK Function 19 Beep On Off 19 Receive Battery Saver Setup 20 Changing the Channel Steps 21 Pitch Control 22 VOX Operation 23 PA Operation 24 Timer Operation 26 Memory Operation 28 Memory System Operation 28 Memory Storage 28 Recalling the Memories 29 Scanning Operation 30 Dual Watch Operation 32 Priority Dual Watch Operation 33 VOR Navigation 34 To Se...

Page 3: ...Hazardous Electromag netic Fields RF and Microwave This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment This radio is restricted to occupational use work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control its RF exposure conditions When transmitting hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 to 2 inches 2 5 to...

Page 4: ...ptional PC Pro gramming Kit and your PC We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety so as to understand the many features of the VXA 300 completely Keep this manual handy so you may use it for reference NOTE The VXA 300 s VOR and CDI Navigation features are supplemental aids to navigation only and are not intended to be a substitute for accurate primary VOR CDI or landing service equipm...

Page 5: ...nections are unique using a Speaker Microphone that is not specified by Vertex Standard may damage the VXA 300 Do not allow the VXA 300 to become sub merged in water while the plastic cover over the MIC EAR jack is removed POWER VOLUME Inner Knob Turn this inner control clockwise to turn the radio on and to increase the volume Counterclockwise ro tation into the click stop will turn the radio off ...

Page 6: ...D Liquid Crystal Display The display shows selected operating conditions as indicated on the next page Keypad The keypad is used for most radio command opera tions Several keys have triple functions The primary functions are activated by simply press ing the key momentarily The secondary functions are activated by pressing the key followed by F key The third functions are activated by pressing and...

Page 7: ... squelch continuously Press this button again to resume normal quiet monitoring See page 13 for details EXT DC Jack When an external 12 Volt DC power source is avail able you may connect the optional E DC 5B Ex ternal DC Cable here 1 Do not allow the VXA 300 to become sub merged in water while the rubber cover is removed 2 Do not connect any wire to this jack if that wire is connected directly to ...

Page 8: ...equency Entry Digit 2 Activates TO VOR mode None Frequency Entry Digit 5 Activates Pitch Control feature None Frequency Entry Digit 8 Activates the Stop Watch Timer None Frequency Entry Digit 0 Adjusts the Squelch threshold level None Frequency Entry Digit 3 Activates FROM VOR mode None Frequency Entry Digit 6 Displays the Battery Voltage and Current Temperature inside the transceiver s case None ...

Page 9: ...sed on a course to the VOR station See page 35 These digits provide frequency or alpha numeric information about the channel you are using This indicator confirms that Dual Watch is active See page 32 This indicator confirms that Automatic Noise Limiter is active See page 17 This indicator confirms that the Split Duplex mode is activeted during VOR operation See page 40 This icon is the Low Batter...

Page 10: ...ack in your pocket where keys or coins could short the terminals This could create a serious fire burn danger and possibly cause damage to the Ni MH pack Although the VXA 300 is designed to be Submers ible 3 ft 30 min its enclosure is not designed to guarantee protection from ingress of water under ex treme pressure Do not allow the radio to become sub merged in deep water and do not subject it to...

Page 11: ...place with a Click BEFORE YOU BEGIN To remove the battery turn the radio off and remove any protective cases Open the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio then lift the battery upward and out from the radio Do not attempt to open any of the rechargeable Ni MH packs as personal injury or damage to the Ni MH pack could occur if a cell or cells become accidentally short circuited Figure 4 Fi...

Page 12: ... and battery pack are inserted cor rectly the RED indicator on the CD 28 will glow A fully discharged pack will be charged completely in 12 hours BEFORE YOU BEGIN Important Notes The NC 88 is not designed to power the transceiver for operation reception or transmission Do not leave the charger connected to the transceiver for continuous periods in excess of 24 hours Long term overcharging can degr...

Page 13: ...pack with you so you will not lose communi cations capability due to a depleted Ni MH battery BEFORE YOU BEGIN Installing the FBA 25A option Alkaline Battery Case The optional FBA 25A Battery Case allows operation of the VXA 300 using six AA size Alkaline batteries When installing batteries insert the end first then press in the end so the battery snaps into place Always re place all six batteries...

Page 14: ...eration Quick Start To turn the radio on ro tate the inner VOL UME knob out of the click stop A channel frequency should appear on the dis play If not press down ward momentarily on the VOLUME knob re peatedly if necessary so that VFO appears on the display followed by a channel frequency Directly entering frequencies from the keypad is the easiest method if you know the frequency on which you wis...

Page 15: ...R switch momentarily to silence the noise and re sume normal quiet monitoring To turn the radio off turn the VOLUME knob fully counter clockwise into the click stop posi tion Squelch Adjustment Pressthe F keymomen tarily then press the 0 SQ key This in stantly recalls Menu Item 01 SQL which is ad justs the threshold level of the squelch circuit Rotate the DIAL selector knob to set the squelch thre...

Page 16: ...ting Advice Use of Internal Microphone Your VXA 300 is extensively sealed against water ingress so as to ensure reliable opera tion even if it has become submerged This unique construction includes waterproofing seals around the microphone and speaker enclosure requiring that care be exercised when speaking into the internal microphone Please refer to the illustration and observe the location of t...

Page 17: ...mode of the VXA 300 pro vides the user with the ability to store and recall as many as 150 channels in the radio s main memory bank These memory channels may also be labeled by you with an alpha numeric name of up to 8 characters in length to aid in quick identification of the channel See page 28 for details on creating alpha numeric labels BOOK Pre Programmed Memories The Book memories are pre pr...

Page 18: ...here are no Weather Channels in your area the scan ner will not stop Press the MONITOR switch to stop the scanner You can also select Weather Channels manually by rotating the DIAL selector knob To confirm the current Weather Channel frequency press the key momentarily The display changes to frequency indication Press the key again to return to normal display To exit the Weather Channel mode press...

Page 19: ...he PTT switch The squelch will re main open and you should have a better chance of hear ing weak signals To return to normal operation press the MONITOR switch momentarily ANL Automatic Noise Limiter Feature For reduction of impulse noise such as that produced by an engine s ignition system the ANL feature may prove helpful TheANL feature is only activated in theAM mode To activate theANL fea ture...

Page 20: ...nt tem perature inside the transceiver s case or cur rent battery voltage Press the VOLUME knob to switch the dis play between current temperature and cur rent battery voltage ADVANCED OPERATION When the VXA 300 dis play current tempera ture pressing the key to switch the temperature unit be tween Celsius C and Fahrenheit F Press To return to the normal operation press F 6 SENSR again If the tempe...

Page 21: ...XA 300 s key button beeper provides convenient audible feedback whenever a button is pressed Each key and button has a different beep pitch and each function has a unique beep combination When you are scanning the beeper will be heard each time the scanner halts on a busy channel This may be distract ing in some environments if you want to turn the beeper off or back on again Press the F key then ...

Page 22: ...ivate the Menu SET mode Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select Menu Item 06 RSAV Press the VOLUME knob to enable adjustment of this Menu item Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select the desired duty cycle receive sleep The selections available are 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 and ABS or oFF The default value is 1 1 When you have made your selection press the VOL UME knob to save the new setting and then p...

Page 23: ...w setting and then press the PTT key to exit to normal operation Important Note 1 When you set the channel step to 8 33 kHz the channel display differs from actual operating frequency see the chart below However the operator pilot tower con trol etc will call out the frequency according to what the display indicates When you set the channel steps to 8 33 kHz the icon will appear in the display Ope...

Page 24: ...rough the equalizer circuit MD1 The received audio is passed without roll off on the high or low ends MD2 The received audio is enhanced in the low and mid range frequencies MD3 The received audio is enhanced in the mid and high range frequencies ADVANCED OPERATION USR The received audio is shaped per a user con figured audio response programmed via Menu Items 26 UP_L 27 UP_M and 28 UP_H The defau...

Page 25: ...oice level When you start speaking the transmitter should be activated automati cally When you finish speaking the transceiver should return to the receive mode after a short delay To cancel VOX and return to PTT operation just repeat the above procedures selecting oFF in step 4 above When theVOX system is activated the icon will appear on the display The VXA 300 provides for adjustment of the VOX...

Page 26: ... setting and then press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation PA Operation The PA mode allows the VXA 300 to be used as a Public Address System when an optional MH 44B4B Microphone or other Headset Microphone is connected Press and hold in the USER key for 2 sec onds to activate the PA mode Speak through the mi crophone while pressing and hold in the PTT switch on the microphone or headset mi...

Page 27: ...T switch ALL Feeds back your voice to the headset while you re pressing the PTT switch When the PTT switch is off you may monitor the sound around the transceiver the monitor will pick up the background sound using the VXA 300 s inter nal microphone When you have made your selection press the VOL UME knob to save the new setting and then press the PTT switch to exit to normal operation Note Do not...

Page 28: ...ound and the timer will stop when the Count Down timer reaches 00 00 00 To disable the Timer Mode press F 8 TIMER again ADVANCED OPERATION Timer Operation The VXA 300 is provided a Stop Watch timer and a Count Down timer These can be used for a variety of time keeping purposes Press the F key mo mentarily then press the 8 TIMER key to ac tivate the Timer Mode Press the key toggle the Timer be twee...

Page 29: ...VXA 300 PILOT III OPERATING MANUAL 27 ADVANCED OPERATION Note ...

Page 30: ...he Main Memory sys tem Memory Storage Select the desired frequency in the VFO mode or re call the Book Memory channel or Weather channel to be stored in the Main Memory Press and hold in the MW SPL W key for 2 seconds The display will indicate CH XXX and a channel number will blink on the LCD Within five seconds of pressing the MW SPL W key rotate the DIAL selector knob to select the desired memor...

Page 31: ...quency manually you may then store the frequency and a custom alpha numeric label yourself Recalling the Memories Press the VOLUME knob repeatedly if necessary until MR Memory Recall appears on the dis play In the MR mode you will see CH and the previously selected channel number appearing on the LCD Rotate the DIAL selector knob to select the desired memory channel You may change the title struct...

Page 32: ...fre quency or a higher chan nel number When the scanner encounters a signal scanning pauses and the radio remains on that channel until one sec ond after the signal disappears after which scanning will resume While the scanner remains paused on a frequency the decimal point of the frequency display blinks The dis play will be illuminated unless the Scan Lamp Fea ture is turned off To change the sc...

Page 33: ... interfere with automatic channel scanning Recall the Memory Channel to be skipped during scan ning Press the F key mo mentarily then press the 9 SKIP The icon will appear at the upper right of the channel number indicating that the chan nel is to be ignored during scanning You can also designate a chan nel to be skipped while scan ning When the receiver is halted on a channel that you wish to ski...

Page 34: ...el you may push the PTT switch at any time to transmit on that channel When a signal is received on the Priority channel op eration immediately shifts to the Priority channel the icon will blink and the display will become illuminated While receiving on the priority channel if you momen tarily press the PTT switch Dual Watch will be dis abled You may then transmit on the Priority Channel To stop D...

Page 35: ...y mode instead of DW Dual Watch See page 48 for details To start Priority Dual Watch press the F key momentarily then press the SCAN DW The icon will appear on the display While receiving on the current non Priority chan nel pressing the PTT button once causes the radio to switch to the Priority channel and can cels Dual Watch Press the PTT button again to trans mit on the Priority channel When a ...

Page 36: ...FROM Flag Indicator TWO Degree Deviation Marks COURSE Indicator COURSE Deviation Needle COURSE Indicator TO FROM Flag Indicator TO FROM Flag Indicator COURSE Indicator OVERFLOW Indicator COURSE Deviation Needle General VOR Equipment NAV Band 108 000 117 975 MHz DVOR MODE CDI MODE COM Band 118 000 136 975 MHz ...

Page 37: ... VOR station Conversely the Course Indicator will indicate when a localizer signal is being received The or flag indicators tell you whether the VOR navigation information is based on a course leading to the VOR station or leading away from the VOR station To change the flag from to or vice versa press the F key momentarily then press the 3 FROM or 2 TO key respectively The small COURSE INDICATOR ...

Page 38: ...SE DEVIATION ARROW will appear above the frequency field on the display when your aircraft is off the direct course to the VOR station When your aircraft is off course to the right the Course DeviationArrow display will show bars to the left side of the diamond When your aircraft is off course to the left the Course Deviation Arrow dis play will show bars to the right side of the diamond Correct y...

Page 39: ...350 300 VOR Station Magnetic North N Desired Course Aircraft Heading 50 Los Angeles LAX 113 600MHz VOR TAC 10 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 310 320 330 340 350 300 VOR Station Magnetic North N Aircraft should be heading 50 Aircraft Heading 56 6 off course Flown course Los Angeles LAX 113 600MHz VOR TAC The Aircraft is OFF ...

Page 40: ...aft is off the de sired course Note 2 When your heading is correct theABCS func tion may be more useful than the course input option The Course Deviation Arrow points to the right when your aircraft is off course to the left and it points to the left when your aircraft is off course to the right ABCS Mode In the CDI mode the Auto Bearing Center System ABCS adds or subtracts the number of degrees i...

Page 41: ...e radial from the station you are on Extend the radials from each VOR station on the chart Your aircraft is located at the point where the lines intersect Magnetic North N Los Angeles LAX 113 600MHz VOR TAC 10 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 310 320 330 340 350 300 VOR Station Magnetic North N 10 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 10...

Page 42: ...ening for calls using the DIAL selector knob or keypad Press and hold in the MW SPL W key for 2 sec onds to save the transmit frequency and return to the NAV band frequency Note You have now stored the separate transmit frequency but you have not yet activated the split frequency func tion go on to the next section Operating in the Split Mode It is assumed that you have already set the desired VOR...

Page 43: ...tivate the Menu SET mode Rotate the DIAL knob to select the Menu Item to be configured 18 KEY1 which is tied to the primary function or 19 KEY2 which is tied to the third func tion Press the VOLUME knob momentarily then rotate the DIAL knob to select the function you wish to as sign to the USER key When you have made your selection press the VOL UME knob to save the new setting then press the PTT ...

Page 44: ...mory channel number for storage Now press and hold in the MW SPL W key for 2 seconds you will now see a blinking A on the LCD To attach an alpha numeric name label to the memory proceed to the next step otherwise press and hold in the MW SPL W key for 2 seconds to save the entry and exit To label a memory with an alpha numeric name the next step is to use the DIAL selector knob to select any of th...

Page 45: ...e to static electricity etc If this happens resetting of the microprocessor may restore normal operation Note that all memories will be erased if you do a complete mi croprocessor reset as described below To clear all memories and other settings to factory defaults Turn the radio off Press and hold in the VOLUME knob and the MONI TOR button while turning the radio on ...

Page 46: ...tate the DIAL selector knob to select the Menu item feature you wish to view and or modify 3 Once you have selected the desired Menu Item press the VOLUME knob once to en able adjustment of this Menu item The current setting value will be blinking 4 Rotate the DIAL selector knob to change the setting of the item on to oFF etc 5 Press the VOLUME knob to save your new setting 6 If you need to change...

Page 47: ...rnal Speaker while utilizing the PA function Sets the low frequency audio response for the user customized receiver audio tone pitch control Sets the mid range audio response for the user customized receiver audio tone pitch control Sets the high frequency audio response for the user customized receiver audio tone pitch control Selects the control locking lockout combination Selects the synthesize...

Page 48: ...Notice An erased channel cannot be restored and CH 001 cannot be erased as it is used for Priority Channel operation MENU SET MODE 03 RESM Function Scan Resume Mode Setting Available Values 5S CAR Default Setting 5S 5S 5 Second Pause mode the scanner will halt for five seconds only after which scanning will resume whether or not the other station is still transmitting CAR Carrier Drop mode the sca...

Page 49: ...his feature does not operate during Scan or Dual Watch 07 LAMP Function Display and Keypad Illumination Mode Available Values KEY oFF CNT Default Setting KEY KEY mode The illumination lamp will be activated for 5 seconds when any front panel key or the VOLUME knob is pressed or if the DIAL knob is rotated oFF mode Disables the illumination lamp CNT mode Illuminates the Display Keypad continu ously...

Page 50: ...n oFF Default Setting oFF This controls the status of the radio s internal microphone when an external microphone such as the MH 44B4B Speaker Microphone or an aviation headset connected via the CT 96 Headset Cable is in use In most applications set 12 IMIC to oFF for proper operation this disables the internal microphone The internal microphone will still function normally when the external micro...

Page 51: ...wn time Available Values 1 3 5 oFF minutes Default Setting oFF The Time Out Timer shuts off the transceiver after con tinuous transmission exceeds the programmed time 17 DIMM Function Setting of the display brightness level Available Values LV1 LV4 Default Setting LV3 18 KEY1 Function Programming the primary momentary press mode USER key assignment Available Values no ANL PA PIT Default Setting AN...

Page 52: ...lues on oFF Default Setting oFF 22 VDLY Function Selects the VOX delay hang time Available Values 05 10 15 20 x0 1 sec Default Setting 10 x0 1 sec 23 VSNS Function Sets the VOX sensitivity Available Values 1 8 Default Setting 4 24 HPLV Function Sets the Headphone audio level Available Values 0 7 Default Setting 6 25 PAMO Function Enables disables the External Speaker while uti lizing the PA functi...

Page 53: ... knob P PTT switch Other selections are combinations of these lock out choices 30 STEP Function Selects the synthesizer steps on the Air band Available Values 25 kHz 8 kHz 8 33 kHz Default Values 25 kHz 31 PIT Function Selects the tone pitch circuit of the audio am plifier in the receiver Available Values oFF MD1 MD2 MD3 USR Default Values MD1 oFF The received audio signal does not pass through th...

Page 54: ...ions MH 44B4B Speaker Microphone FBA 25A Alkaline Battery Case E DC 5B DC Cable w Noise Filter E DC 6 DC Cable plug and wire only CN 3 Antenna Adapter SMA to BNC PC Programming Kit Availability of accessories may vary Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements while others may be unavailable in some regions Consult your Vertex Standard Dealer for details regarding these and a...

Page 55: ... ACCESSORIES OPTIONS External Antenna CN 3 Antenna Adapter Option PTT Switch not supplied An external PTT switch is required for use with an avia tion headset Headset not supplied E DC 5B DC Cable w Noise Filter Option CT 96 Headset Cable ...

Page 56: ...mption approx 20 µA power off 20 mA battery saver on saver ratio 1 5 60 mA squelch on 270 mA receive 0 9 A transmit 1 5 W Carrier Temperature Range 14 ºF to 140 ºF 10 ºC to 60 ºC Case Size WxHxD 2 4 x 4 7 x 1 2 inches 60 x 120 x 32 mm with FNB 83 Weight approx 13 7 oz 390 grams with FNB 83 and antenna Receiver Circuit Type Double conversion superheterodyne IFs 35 4 MHz 450 kHz Sensitivity Better t...

Page 57: ...5 W Carrier Power Frequency Stability Better than 10 ppm 14 ºF to 140 ºF 10 ºC to 60 ºC Modulation System Low Level Amplitude Modulation Spurious Emission 60 dB below carrier Int Microphone Type Condenser Ext Mic Impedance 150 Ohms Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation ...

Page 58: ...VXA 300 PILOT III OPERATING MANUAL 56 NOTE ...

Page 59: ...Part 15 21 Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user s authorization to operate this device ...

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