Table Of Contents - Vertex Standard VXA-710 Spirit Operating Manual

Important Notice! ........................................................... 1
Introduction .................................................................... 2
Control & Connectors ................................................... 3
Top Panel ........................................................................... 3
Front Panel ........................................................................ 4
Side Panel .......................................................................... 5
Keypad .............................................................................. 6
Before You Begin ........................................................... 8
Precautions ........................................................................ 8
How to Install the Quick Draw Clip ................................. 8
Installation of FNB-80LI Battery Pack ............................. 9
Battery Charging ............................................................... 9
Installation of FBA-23 Alkaline Battery Case ................ 10
Low Battery Indication .................................................... 11
Basic Operation ........................................................... 12
Preliminary Steps ............................................................ 12
Operation Quick Start ..................................................... 12
Squelch Adjustment ........................................................ 13
Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency .......... 14
Tuning Methods .............................................................. 14
Transmission ................................................................... 15
Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ..................... 16
Monitor Key .................................................................... 17
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature ........................ 17
LOCK Function ............................................................... 18
Beep On/Off .................................................................... 18
Receive Battery Saver Setup ........................................... 19
Memory Operation ....................................................... 20
Memory System Operation ............................................. 20
Memory Storage .............................................................. 20
Recalling the Memories .................................................. 21
Memory Offset Tuning .................................................... 21
Deleting Memories .......................................................... 22
Home Channel Memory .................................................. 22
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Scanning Operation .................................................... 23
Basic Scan ....................................................................... 23
Channel-Skip Scanning ................................................... 24
Programmable (Band Limit) Memory Scan (PMS) ........ 24
Dual Watch Operation ................................................. 25
Priority Dual Watch Operation ................................... 26
Spectrum Scope Monitor ............................................ 27
VOR Navigation (AIR Band) ....................................... 28
To Select the VOR Mode ................................................ 29
Flying to a VOR Station .................................................. 30
Entering a Desired Course .............................................. 32
Position Cross-checking .................................................. 33
Split Operation ................................................................ 34
BRS (Business Radio service) Channel Operation ..... 35
Recalling the BRS channels ............................................ 35
CTCSS Operation ........................................................... 35
DCS Operation ................................................................ 37
CTCSS/DCS Bell Operation ........................................... 38
Miscellaneous Setting ................................................ 39
Automatic Power-Off (APO) Feature ............................. 39
Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) ................................ 39
Programming the Key Assignments ................................ 40
Display Customization .................................................... 41
TX/BUSY Indicator Customization ................................ 42
Changing the Channel Step ............................................. 43
Field Programming Mode ........................................... 44
CPU Resetting .............................................................. 45
Timer Mode .................................................................. 46
Menu ("Set") Mode ...................................................... 46
Specifications .............................................................. 56
Accessories & Options ............................................... 58
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 60
Book Memory Channel List ........................................ 62