V A L A V I O N I C S L T D
C O M 2 0 0 0 – V H F T R A N S C E I V E R
I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L
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SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our COM 2000 –
VHF Transceiver
. Here at Val Avionics Ltd., our core design
philosophy is based on the ease of installation and use. The COM 2000 represents 20 years of refinement in that
process, based on the feedback of customers that have used the COM 760. The COM 2000 takes the original idea of
the COM 760: a simple to use, reliable, and without the frills of other radios; Overhauled and incorporating new
and exciting features.
That design philosophy translates into the ease of installation and simple operation makes the COM 2000 –
VHF
Transceiver
a communication solution for a wide variety of aircraft panels, from the Homebuilt through heavy
twins. The COM 2000 satisfies the need for compact, fully intergraded, quality radio that can be counted on to
provide years of reliable service.
Before installing and /or using your new COM 2000 please read this manual completely. This will ensure proper
installation and familiarize you with all of the features your COM has to offer.
1.2
SCOPE
This manual will provide detailed information about the installation and operation of the COM 2000 –
VHF
Transceiver
. It will also provide equipment limitation information and instructions for continued airworthiness.
1.3
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The COM 2000 has been designed for simplicity. It is intuitive to install and operate. Using state of the art
technology Val Avionics Ltd. has created a radio that will provide the pilot with simple and easy to operate
communications.
The COM 2000 also has an enhanced display that features both active and standby frequency displays. As an added
feature from the classing COM 760, the unit now features non-volatile memory for both the active and standby
frequencies. No longer do you need a memory power line to maintain your frequencies. Also included is a
revolutionary 15 channel quick access memory (The largest in the industry). The display also incorporates the latest
in high intensity LED technology that provides excellent view ability even in direct sunlight.
The unit’s controls have been designed for simple user interface. The concentric knobs on the right side of the unit
select the standby frequency, with a push button flip-flop to load the standby frequency into the active window. The
inner concentric knob on the left side of the unit selects the volume. The outer left knob controls the squelch
allowing a pilot to quiet noisy channels, or receive weak signals, all from the twist of a knob. The push button on
the left side knob set lets the user select a previously stored channel in memory. A long push of the left button will
power the unit down.
The COM 2000 has one internal receiver. The internal receiver operating from 118.00 MHz to 137.975 MHz. This
receiver is capable of receiving down to 2
µ
V with a 6dB signal to noise ratio.
The COM 2000 has many audio inputs and outputs to facilitate any installation. The unit has 2 capacitively coupled
audio inputs for adding a Nav receiver audio output or other such audio device. The COM also has a 5W speaker
output and 50mW headphone output.
