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NAV band (108.000 - 117.975 MHz):
Band for navigation utilizing data signals emitted
by VOR (VHF omnidirectional range) stations and
ILS (instrument landing system) of airports.
COM band (118.000 - 136.9916 MHz):
Band for communication utilizing audio signals.
When the FTA-850L receive
a data signal associated
with VOR or ILS, the display
will automatically switch to
the NAV band screen which
shows a CDI (course devia-
tion indicator) based on the
received signal, and "
which indicates that the FTA-
850L are on the NAV band,
appears on the display.
Operation Modes
The FTA-850L operate in ei-
ther of the modes below. You
can switch the modes via the
MENU screen displayed by
pressing the [ MENU ] key on
the front panel.
When turning on the FTA-850L, the last mode you have
used before turning off will automatically be entered.
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When receiving
a VOR signal
COMM mode
The basic operating mode for communication.
Navigation through the NAV band is also per-
formed on this mode.
DD (Dual Freqency Display) mode
In this mode, two channels are displayed at the
top and bottom of the screen. Active channels that
can be received, transmitted, and operated are
displayed in white text. The active channel can be
switched instantly by pressing the [▲] / [▼] keys.
You can press the [ENT] key to select between
three modes of COMM, MEMORY, and WEATH-
ER for the upper or lower channels individually.
In MEMORY mode, you can switch memory
groups by pressing and holding the [ENT] key.
MEMORY mode
This mode provides you with the ability to store
and recall as many as 400 channels in the radio's
main memory bank.
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