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PABM1 Passive Airband Monitor

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BEFORE USING THE PABM1!

The PABM1 Passive Air Band Monitor by Vortex Electronics is a non-interfering AM receiver for the radio

band used for air traffic control. It receives all nearby transmissions within the band used for voice

communications between civilian aircraft and air traffic control centers.

Summary of Contents for PABM1

Page 1: ...ANUAL BEFORE USING THE PABM1 The PABM1 Passive Air Band Monitor by Vortex Electronics is a non interfering AM receiver for the radio band used for air traffic control It receives all nearby transmissi...

Page 2: ...electronic communication system that is configured so that such electronic communication is readily accessible to the general public ii to intercept any radio communication which is transmitted IV by...

Page 3: ...leared to land runway 33 1 Passive Monitoring In 1961 the FCC Federal Communications Commission prohibited the operation of FM receivers on board aircraft since they were determined to interfere with...

Page 4: ...ring no tuning 2 The Airband The VHF airband comprises the range of frequencies between 108 and 137 MHz and is sub divided as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 The civilian airband The lower 10 MHz of the ba...

Page 5: ...nnot be filtered The short beep at the beginning of the message is the preamble of the ACARS message and the rest of the burst which sounds like loud radio static is the actual data stream of the mess...

Page 6: ...N the PABM1 by sliding the power switch towards the ON position The green LED indicator should turn on Adjust the VOLUME potentiometer to a comfortable level At this point it is possible that you will...

Page 7: ...e with the route of flight filed in the flight plan CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF Authorization to depart CLEARED THROUGH Authorization to make intermediate stops at specified airports without refiling a flight...

Page 8: ...above heavy class The Airbus A 380 800 A388 is classified as super WILCO I have received your message understand it and will comply with it 5 US Law Regarding Use of Personal Electronic Devices Onboar...

Page 9: ...t in command or other operator of the aircraft As such although the PABM1 Passive Air Band Monitor does not affect aircraft navigation and communication systems whether or not it can be used on board...

Page 10: ...f use of the PABM1 Passive Air Band Monitor for any particular purpose even if a particular purpose is indicated in the text UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL VORTEX ELECTRONICS OR ITS AFFILIATES PARTNERS...