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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the XCOM 760 VHF Transceiver. This manual describes
the operation and installation of the product. Should you have any questions that
are not answered in this manual, please contact XCOM Avionics in Australia on
+61 7 5568 7770 or by email to
. As this product is new, there
are continual developments and changes still being made so XCOM recommends
checking the website for the latest edition of this manual.
The XCOM 760 VHF Transceiver is the second of several innovative avionics
products to be released by XCOM Avionics. Based on the features of the very
successful Microair and Becker radios, the XCOM 760 offers many advanced
features previously only available in the more expensive brands.
Designed from the ground up in Australia, the XCOM 760 offers superior
performance under the demanding and noisy conditions experienced in many
amateur built and light sport aircraft. With low power consumption, this radio is
also ideally suited to use in gliders, homebuilts and ultralights.
A full 6 watt carrier output ensures that you will be heard above the general chatter
in busy airspace and the voice-activated (vox) intercom with muting music input
will enhance your enjoyment of the flight. With expanded receive frequency range
up to 163 MHz. the XCOM 760 provides NOAA weather reception, ensuring that you
are always aware of impending weather conditions (NOAA weather only operates in
the USA), and will have an optional MARS/CAP capability to be introduced in future
releases.
Additional safety enhancements, such as dual watch, allow the pilot to listen to the
standby frequency while still monitoring the primary frequency. The XCOM 760 also
has 99 memory channels, large volume and channel selector knobs and well spaced
buttons. This radio is extremely easy to operate, even when wearing flight gloves,
and you can even check the condition of your battery with the built in voltage
monitor. Even at voltages as low as 10 volts, the XCOM 760 is capable of delivering
2 watts of carrier with full modulation.
Software update capability and Internet downloads mean that you are always
provided with the latest features.
Features Overview
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Digital volume and squelch controls on front panel
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Digital volume and vox intercom controls on front panel (same volume
squelch control, but activated by mode button when required).
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2 place voice activated intercom, with pilot over-ride and passenger (pax)
isolate (pax can listen to cd music while pilot listens to com). Dual mode input
line for cd or second com input. Cd music has auto fade, turns off if com is
receiving and reduces in volume if pilot or pax talk.
