Introduction - Vertex Standard VXA-300 PILOT III Operating Manual

The YAESU VXA-300 is a compact, stylish, solid hand-held transceiver providing communication (transmit and receive)
capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band ("COM" band: 118 ~ 136.975 MHz), and it additionally pro-
vides VOR and CDI navigation features on the "NAV" band (108 ~ 117.975 MHz).
The VXA-300 boasts 0.8 Watt of clean audio output from its 1.4" (36-mm) diameter loudspeaker, and it also provides 8.33
kHz synthesizer steps for the receiving of the new narrow-band channel plan. The VXA-300 includes both Temperature and
Supply Voltage displays with our exclusive Omni-Glow
vision, NOAA weather band monitoring, 8-character Alpha/Numeric Display, 150 Memory Channels, and up to 100 "Book
Memory" Channels. The channel configurations are can be easily reprogrammed in minutes using the optional PC Pro-
gramming Kit and your PC.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the VXA-300 completely.
Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference.
NOTE: The VXA-300's VOR and CDI Navigation features are supplemental aids to navigation only, and are not intended
to be a substitute for accurate (primary) VOR/CDI or landing service equipment.
You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a YAESU two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and easy to
use, your YAESU radio will keep you in constant touch with your friends and colleagues for years to come, with
negligible maintenance down-time.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum
performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.
We're glad you joined the YAESU team. YAESU products cover the entire spectrum of radio communications applica-
tions, and our worldwide support network is here to serve you. Let us help you get your message across.
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display back-lighting for minimal degradation of your night
Congratulations!
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ILOT PERATING ANUAL