Split Operation - Vertex Standard Spirit VXA-700 Operating Manual

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Split Operation

The split operation feature allows you to transmit a call to
a Flight Service Station using the COM band frequencies,
while receiving a VOR station (in the NAV band). VOR
stations equipped with this capability typically are shown,
on navigation charts, with the voice calling frequency in
parenthesis above the navigation frequency.
r Press the DIAL selector knob, repeatedly if necessary,
to select the VFO mode.
r Set the desired VOR station's frequencies in the NAV
band (108.000 - 117.975 MHz) using the DIAL selec-
tor knob or keypad.
r Press
Ò
. The " " icon will blink, and the
transmit frequency will appear on the display.
r Now set your radio's transmit frequency, where the
Flight Service Station will be listening for calls, using
the DIAL selector knob or keypad.
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r Press and hold in the
r Press and hold in the PTT switch to transmit on the
r Release the PTT switch to return to the receive mode.
r To disable the "Split" function, set the receiving fre-
Note: A split frequency can be programmed into each
memory channel independently. Set a transmit frequency
before programming the memory channel, if desired. The
split function on/off setting can also be programmed into
a memory channel.
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key for 2 seconds to save
the transmit frequency and return to the NAV band
frequency.
split transmit frequency.
quency to any frequency outside of the NAV band (the
" " icon will disappear).
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