Table Of Contents - Vertex Standard Pilot III Operating Manual

Important Notice! ......................................................... 1
Introduction .................................................................. 2
Control & Connectors .................................................. 3
Top Panel ........................................................................... 3
Front Panel ........................................................................ 4
Side Panel .......................................................................... 5
Keypad .............................................................................. 6
LCD Display ..................................................................... 7
Before You Begin ......................................................... 8
Precautions ........................................................................ 8
Belt Clip Installation ......................................................... 8
Battery Installation and Removal ...................................... 9
Battery Charging ............................................................. 10
Low Battery Indication .................................................... 11
Installing the FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case ............... 11
Basic Operation ......................................................... 12
Preliminary Steps ............................................................ 12
Operation Quick Start ..................................................... 12
Squelch Adjustment ........................................................ 13
Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency .......... 14
Transmission ................................................................... 14
NOTICE
There are no user-serviceable points inside this
transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to your
Authorized Service Center.
Advanced Operation .................................................. 15
Tuning Methods .............................................................. 15
Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ..................... 16
Monitor Switch ............................................................... 17
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature ........................ 17
Temperature/battery Voltage Display .............................. 18
LOCK Function ............................................................... 19
Beep On/Off .................................................................... 19
Receive Battery Saver Setup ........................................... 20
Changing the Channel Steps ........................................... 21
Pitch Control ................................................................... 22
VOX Operation ............................................................... 23
PA Operation ................................................................... 24
Timer Operation .............................................................. 26
Memory Operation ..................................................... 28
Memory System Operation ............................................. 28
Memory Storage .............................................................. 28
Recalling the Memories .................................................. 29
Scanning Operation ................................................... 30
Dual Watch Operation ................................................ 32
Priority Dual Watch Operation .................................. 33
VOR Navigation .......................................................... 34
To Select the VOR Mode ................................................ 35
Flying to a VOR Station .................................................. 36
Entering a Desired Course .............................................. 38
Position Cross-checking .................................................. 39
Split Operation ................................................................ 40
Programming the USER Key Assignment ............... 41
Field Programming Mode .......................................... 42
CPU Resetting ............................................................ 43
Menu ("Set") Mode ..................................................... 44
Accessories & Options .............................................. 52
Specifications ............................................................. 54