VFR Pushbutton
The VFR Pushbutton is use to select the VFR Squawk code. Pressing it a second time will recall
the previous code.
The VFR pushbutton an additional function. Pressing and holding it for three seconds will enlarge
the squawk code display. When in this mode the functions on the bottom portion of the display
screen will no longer be displayed. Pressing and holding the VFR Pushbutton for three seconds
again will exit this mode. This function is useful in high sunlight conditions, 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
number (the last two digits of the part number), the Display software version (D) and the Main software version (M). The
current software versions can be seen on the
SANDIA aerospace
web site at
www.sandia.aero
.
IDT Pushbutton
The IDT is the Indent pushbutton and is depressed when requested by ATC to Ident. The STX
165 remains in the Ident mode for 22.5 seconds. When transmitting Ident, ID will be displayed in
the left portion of the display.
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