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Vertex Standard VXA-220 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ..............1 Advanced Operation ..........15 Important Notice! ............2 Tuning Methods .............. 15 Control & Connectors ..........3 Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ..... 16 Top Panel ................3 Monitor Key ..............17 Front Panel ................ 4 ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature ......17 Side Panel ................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    NOAA weather band monitoring, 8-character Alpha/Numeric Display, 150 Memory Channels, and 100 “Book Memory” Channels. We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the VXA-220 completely. Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference.

  • Page 4: Important Notice

    FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front panel of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button. Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories. VXA-220 P VI O...

  • Page 5: Control & Connectors

    Because these jack connections are unique, using a Speaker/Microphone that is not specified by Vertex Standard may damage the VXA-220. 2) Do not allow the VXA-220 to become submerged in water while the rubber cap over the MIC/EAR jack is removed.

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    The third functions are activated by pressing and hold- ing in the key for 2 seconds. These functions are described in detail on page 6. BUSY/TX Indicator Lamp This lamp glows green when a signal is being received, and red when transmitting. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 7: Side Panel

    ONTROLS ONNECTORS ANEL PTT (Push To Talk) Switch 2) Do not allow the VXA-220 to become submerged in water while the rubber cap over the EXT DC jack Press this button to transmit when you are operating is removed. in the COM band. Release this button to return to the “Receive”...

  • Page 8: Keypad

    : D e p e n d s o n s e t t i n g o f t h e None None ( Press and Hold key ) Command Secondary function of the key. See page 18 for details. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 9: Lcd Display

    Battery” indicator, which t h a t S e c o n d a r y K e y blinks when the battery Function is active. See voltage becomes too low page 6. for proper operation. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    Ni-MH pack. Do not attempt to open any of the recharge- Although the VXA-220 is designed to be water resis- able Ni-MH packs, as personal injury or dam- tant, the enclosure is not “waterproof.” Do not allow...

  • Page 11: Battery Charging

    If the transceiver and battery pack are inserted cor- rectly, the RED indicator on the CD-32 will glow. A fully-discharged pack will be charged completely in 10 hours. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 12: Low Battery Indication

    When the battery volt- The supplied FBA-25A Battery Case allows operation of age is becoming too low for reliable operation, the the VXA-220 using six “AA” size Alkaline batteries. “ ” icon will blink on When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press the LCD display, indicat- in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place.
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  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    If you have an optional Speaker/Microphone or head- set, we recommend that it not be connected until you A channel frequency are familiar with the basic operation of the VXA-220. should appear on the display. If not, press the [ ENT (...
  • Page 15 Press the [ MONITOR ] button momentarily to silence the noise and re- sume normal (quiet) monitoring. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 16: Squelch Adjustment

    Press the [ F ] key momentarily, then press the Emergency Frequency ( SET )] key to acti- The VXA-220 can quickly access the 121.500 MHz Emer- vate the Menu (SET) gency Frequency. This function can be activated even mode.

  • Page 17: Advanced Operation

    BOOK (Pre-Programmed) Memories DIAL selector knob, the Keypad, or the scanner. The The Book memories are pre-programmed, either at VXA-220 has two VFOs which are called VFO-A the factory or by your and VFO-B. Press the [ ( SET )] key momentarily Dealer (depending on your to switch between VFO-A and VFO-B.

  • Page 18: Reception Of Weather Channel Broadcasts

    If there are no Weather Channels in your area, the scanner will not stop. Press the [ MONITOR ] button The VXA-220 can receive VHF Weather Channel broad- to stop the scanner. casts, which may assist your flight planning. The VXA-...

  • Page 19: Monitor Key

    [ 0 ( ANL )] key); the “ANL” icon will disap- have a better chance of hear- pear from the display. ing weak signals. To return to normal operation, press the [ MONITOR ] key momentarily. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 20: Lock Function

    Simply press the [ 121.5 ] key momentarily (this key never locks). Pressing this key also unlocks the ra- dio. You may choose the lockout configuration according to your operating preferences. See page 43 for details. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 21: Receive Battery Saver Setup

    DVANCED PERATION Receive Battery Saver Setup An important feature of the VXA-220 is its Receive Bat- When you have made your selection, press the [ ENT ( )] key to save the new setting, and then press tery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for a time in- terval, periodically “waking it up”...

  • Page 22: Beep On/Off

    PERATION Beep On/Off The VXA-220’s key/button beeper provides convenient The VXA-220 provides for adjustment of the Beep level audible feedback whenever a button is pressed. Each key via the Menu. To adjust the Beep level: and button has a different beep pitch, and each function Press the [ F ] key mo- has a unique beep combination.

  • Page 23: Changing The Channel Steps

    However, the operator (pilot, tower, control, etc) will call out the frequency First set the VXA-220 to the operating band (NAV or according to what the display indicates. COM) on which you wish to change the channel steps.

  • Page 24: Vox Operation

    PERATION VOX Operation The VOX system provides automatic transmit/receive The VXA-220 provides for adjustment of the VOX Gain switching based on voice input to the microphone when via the Menu, to prevent accidental transmitter activation using the after- market Headset. With the VOX system in a noisy environment.

  • Page 25: Side Tone Feature

    DVANCED PERATION Side Tone Feature The VXA-220 also provides for adjustment of the “Hang- When using the after-market Headset, you may monitor your transmitted voice from the headset for monitoring. Time” of the VOX system (transmit-receive delay after the cessation of speech) via the Menu. The default delay To set the side tone (monitor) level: is one second.

  • Page 26: Timer Operation

    DVANCED PERATION Timer Operation The VXA-220 is provided a “Stop Watch” timer and a To disable the Timer Mode, press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 4 ( TIMER )] key again. “Count Down” timer. These can be used for a variety of time-keeping purposes.
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  • Page 28: Memory Operation

    Memory System Operation blink on the LCD. The VXA-220’s Main Memory system allows the user to Within five seconds of store, label, and recall channel frequencies which you may pressing the [ MW ( SPL- Press and hold want to use frequently.
  • Page 29 After entering the entire name (eight characters maximum), press the [ MW ( SPL-W )] key for 2 seconds to save all data for the channel and exit. LPHA HARACTORS ∆ Σ < > µ VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 30: Recalling The Memories

    3. Alphanumeric Label (e.g. LAX FSS). To change the Memory display title, press the ( SET )] key repeat- “A ” LPHANUMERIC ABEL edly, if necessary, until you get the desired dis- play title structure. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 31: Deleting Memories

    )] key to clear the Memory chan- nel (the Memory channel number will return to “001”). Important Notice: An “erased” channel cannot be restored, and “CH-001” cannot be erased, as it is used for “Priority Channel” operation. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 32: Scanning Operation

    CANNING PERATION The VXA-220 allows you to scan automatically in the When the scanner encounters a signal, the scanner , Main Memory, “Book” Memory, or Weather will halt on that channel and will hold there for five Channel modes. It pauses on signals encountered, so seconds, after which scanning will resume.

  • Page 33: Channel-Skip Scanning

    When the quency reaches the COM Band (118.000 - 136.975 MHz) receiver is halted on a via manual scanning, the VXA-220 will switch to the au- channel that you wish to skip, press and hold the tomatic scanner mode.

  • Page 34: Dual Watch Operation

    To stop Dual Watch, press [ F ] key followed by the channel and the Priority channel will each be polled for a [ 6 ( DW )] key. 500 ms interval, as the VXA-220 looks for activity on each channel. : The “priority” Channel is defined as the last-used...

  • Page 35: Priority Dual Watch Operation

    [ 6 ( D W ) ] k e y. T h e “DW” icon will appear on the display. While receiving on the “current” (non-Priority) channel, pressing the PTT switch once causes the ra- dio to switch to the Prior- VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 36: Split Operation

    Press the [ F ] key fol- l o w e d t h e [ MW ( SPL-W )] key. The “SPL” icon will blink, and the transmit frequency will appear on the display. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 37: Operating In The Split Mode

    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. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 38: Field Programming Mode

    “A” at the left want to use frequently while the VXA-220 is in the Field side of the LCD. To attach an alpha/numeric name Programming mode.

  • Page 39: Cpu Resetting

    To clear all memories and other settings to factory de- faults: Turn the radio off. Press and hold in the [ ENT ( )] key and the [ MONI- TOR ] button, while turning the radio on. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 40: Menu ("Set") Mode

    (“on” to “oFF,” default settings be changed, however, until you are thor- etc.). oughly familiar with the operation of the VXA-220. 1. Press the [ F ] key momen- 5. Press the [ ENT ( )] key to t a r i l y, t h e n p r e s s t h e save your new setting.
  • Page 41 K / KD / P / PD / PK / PKD / D STEP Selects the synthesizer steps. 25 kHz / 8 kHz 25 kHz 1 ~ 3 BPLV Sets the Beep level. STLV Sets the Side Tone level. 1 ~ 3 VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 42 If you set this function to “on,” the lamp will be illumi- Channel” operation. nated whenever the scanner pauses. The lamp will go off automatically when scanning resumes. BEEP Function: Keypad Beeper On/Off. Available Values: on/oFF Default Setting: on VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 43 Available Values: DW/PRI DIAL knob is operated. Default Setting: DW ”oFF” mode: Disables the illumination lamp. “DW” mode: The VXA-220 will activate the Dual Watch “CNT” mode: Illuminates the Display/Keypad continu- feature when you press the [ F ] key followed ously.
  • Page 44 The internal micro- DIMM phone will still function normally when the external mi- Function: Setting of the display brightness level. crophone is disconnected. Available Values: LV1 ~ LV4 Default Setting: LV3 VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 45 Default Setting: oFF STLV VDLY Function: Sets the Side tone level. Function: Selects the VOX delay (“hang”) time. Available Values: 1 ~ 3 Available Values: 05/10/15/20 (x0.1 sec) Default Setting: 3 Default Setting: 10 (x0.1 sec) VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 46: Accessories & Options

    Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, while others may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Vertex Standard Dealer for details regarding these and any newly-available options. Connection of any non-Vertex Standard-approved acces- sory, should it cause damage, may void the Limited War- ranty on this apparatus.
  • Page 47 PTIONS External Antenna Headset (not supplied) CN-3 CT-96 Antenna Adapter Headset Cable PTT Switch (not supplied) An external PTT switch is required for use with an avia- tion headset. E-DC-5B DC Cable w/Noise Filter VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    (accepts 0.25” phone plug) Microphone PJ-068 (accepts 0.206” phone plug) Ground Headset Note: Earphone (speaker) Impedance: 8 Ω or above MIC Impedance: 150 Ω ±20% Speaker PTT pressed: Ground 3.5 mm Plug PTT not pressed: Open VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 49: Book Memory Channel List

    123.075 Unicom-Heliports ARTCC 06 136.150 Air Traffic Control General Use - - - You may change the display among the “Alpha Tag”, “channel Number”, and “Frequency” by pressing the [ ( SET )] key. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    FM; Better than 0.4 µV (for 12 dB SINAD) Selectivity: More than 8 kHz/–6 dB Less than 25 kHz/–60 dB Adjacent CH. Selectivity: AF Output (Internal speaker): 0.7 W @ 16 Ohms, 10 % THD VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 51 Better than ±10 ppm (+14 °F to + 140 °F [–10 °C to +60 °C]) Frequency Stability: Modulation System: Low Level Amplitude Modulation >60 dB below carrier Spurious Emission: Int. Microphone Type: Condenser 150 Ohms Ext. Mic. Impedance: Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...
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  • Page 55 Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device.
  • Page 56 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 1306-1308, 13F., Millennium City 2, 378 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Printed in Japan VERTEX STANDARD AUSTRALIA PTY., LTD. Tally Ho Business Park, 10 Wesley Court, East Burwood, VIC, 3151...

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