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Selecting and Correcting the Atmospheric Pressure Meter
1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 63:
3. Press the [ 0 ( SET )] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Set Mode Item.
4. Press the [ MODE ( SP S ) SQ TYP ] key to select the preferred
units of measure (
(inches of Mercury)).
5. Press the [ F/W ] key momentarily to enable correction of the At-
mospheric Pressure Meter.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the VX-6R display to the reading
on your calibrated barometer.
7. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.
Selecting and Correcting the Altimeter
1. Press the [ F/W ] key, then press the [ 0 ( SET )] key to enter the Set mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 62:
3. Press the [ 0 ( SET )] key momentarily to enable adjustment of this
Set Mode Item.
4. Press the [ MODE ( SP S ) SQ TYP ] key to select the preferred
units (
M
, or
Ft
5. Press the [ F/W ] key momentarily to enable correction of the Al-
timeter.
6. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the VX-6R display to the true
altitude at your current location.
7. Press the PTT switch to save the new setting and exit to normal
operation.
The Barometer and Altimeter will only track correctly in the short term. That is,
if you calibrate the Barometer and altitude at the beginning of a day hike, the
altitude will be correctly measured during your hike. But if the radio is not used
for several weeks, you will need to check the altitude correction again, because pressure
changes associated with changing weather may be mis-interpreted as a change in altitude.
VX-6R O
HP
MB
(hpa),
).
M
SU1.BRM
HG
(mbar),
(mmHg), or
SU1.ALT
S
M
.
IC
.
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