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Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc.
360 Herndon Parkway
Suite 1400
Herndon, VA 20170
http://www.rheintech.com
Appendix J:
Manual
Please refer to the following pages.
Client: Dynon Avionics Inc.
Model: DX15
FCC ID: WU6-101204-000
Standard: FCC Part 87
Report #: 2009191

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  • Page 1 Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. Client: Dynon Avionics Inc. 360 Herndon Parkway Model: DX15 Suite 1400 FCC ID: WU6-101204-000 Herndon, VA 20170 Standard: FCC Part 87 http://www.rheintech.com Report #: 2009191 Appendix J: Manual Please refer to the following pages.
  • Page 2 Additional Important Safety Information FCC Licensing Requirements (USA Only) Table Of Contents Introduction Visual Tour Assembling and Operating Your DX15 - Quick Start Operating Your DX15 - Quick Start Unpacking Your DX15 Assembling Your DX15 Charging The Battery Basic Functions...

  • Page 3: Front Cover

    External Microphone / Speaker / Push To Talk Sidetone Adjustment External Antenna Appendix A - Warranty Appendix B - DX15 Specifications Appendix C - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Appendix D - Troubleshooting Appendix E - Requesting Support / Repair Appendix G - Factory / Reset Defaults...
  • Page 4 FogBugz: DX15 Manual Text http://fogbugz/fogbugz/default.asp?pg=pgWiki&command=view&ixWikiP... DX15 Handheld VHF Air Band Transceiver Operation Manual P/N 101219-000, Revision A For use with firmware version 1.00 May, 2009 Dynon Avionics Inside Front Cover (intentionally left blank) Dynon Info Contact Information Dynon Avionics, Inc.

  • Page 5: Additional Important Safety Information

    Important Radio Frequency Energy Safety Warning! While transmitting, your DX15 Handheld VHF Air Band Transceiver emits Radio Frequency (RF) Electromagnetic Energy. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the properties of and the proper methods of using this device.
  • Page 6 Please dispose of non-functional batteries in a responsible manner. The batteries for your DX15 Handheld VHF Air Band Transceiver are very similar to cellular telephone batteries, and likely can be recycled whereever cellular telephone battery recycling is available.

  • Page 7: Visual Tour

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Dynon Avionics DX15 Handheld VHF Air Band Transceiver. Your DX15 is a compact, easy-to-use handheld tranceiver for aviation use, and includes the following standard features: Compact, handheld size Lithium-Ion 1300 mAh Battery Pack Backighting of both display and keypad Dedicated Emergency button for single button tuning of 121.5 MHz...
  • Page 8 FogBugz: DX15 Manual Text http://fogbugz/fogbugz/default.asp?pg=pgWiki&command=view&ixWikiP... Keypad Speaker Graphic - Front, Close-in on display Transmit icon Receive icon Keypad Lock icon Frequency display (6 digits) Battery Status icon Memory Mode icon Memory Channel display (2 digits) Graphic - Front, Close-in on keypad...
  • Page 9 Assembling and Operating Your DX15 - Quick Start Note: While you can take your DX15 right out of the box and use it immediately with the instructions below, the battery is shipped only partially charged. Although the Li-Ion battery used in your DX15 does not have any "memory effects"...
  • Page 10 Your DX15 is now ready for use Note: The battery is shipped only partially charged. Dynon reccomends that you fully charge your DX15 before using it for prolonged periods. See the section Charging The Battery below for details. 9 of 29...

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    If you are using your DX15 as a backup trasceiver that will be stored without being used for long periods, the battery will hold its charge longest if it is disconnected from the radio. Store the battery so that its electrical contacts are not able to be shorted by surrounding metal objects.

  • Page 12: Setting Backlight Brightness

    Transmitting To transmit on the tuned frequency, press and hold the Push To Talk button on the left side of your DX15 while speaking into the microphone on the front of the tranciever. Backlight On / Off (LIGHT Button) The backlight can be turned on or off by pressing the LIGHT button at any time.
  • Page 13 1/3 second intervals. When the last digit has appeared, 121.500 is tuned, and the Emergency button can be released. Your DX15 is now ready to receive and transmit on 121.500 MHz. Note: If the Emergency button is release before all digits of 121.500 are displayed, the frequency will return to its previous setting.

  • Page 14: Keypad Lock

    Pushing PTT Pushing the Emergency button Keypad Lock Keypad Lock is used to protect against accidental button pushes, such as when your DX15 is worn on a belt and you want to monitor only a single frequency. To activate Keypad Lock: Press and hold the the LOCK button.
  • Page 15 FogBugz: DX15 Manual Text http://fogbugz/fogbugz/default.asp?pg=pgWiki&command=view&ixWikiP... Emergency button works normally The LIGHT button works normally To exit from Lock Mode Push and hold the LOCK button until the Keypad Lock icon dissapears. All keypad buttons / behaviors will now function normally.
  • Page 16 To store the frequency, push the MEM button. MEM-xx will flash momentarily Your DX15 will be now be in Memory Channel mode, on the just-stored Memory Channel. Push the CLR button to exit Memory Channel mode at any time.
  • Page 17 FogBugz: DX15 Manual Text http://fogbugz/fogbugz/default.asp?pg=pgWiki&command=view&ixWikiP... > hold (for at least 1 second) the button. To scan down (from current Memory Channel towards lowest Memory Channe), push and < hold (for at least 1 second) the button. Note: Only Memory Channels that have a frequency stored in them will be scanned.

  • Page 18: Advanced Settings

    Option: Assume Leading 1 During Frequency entry: OFF (default) / ON When this option is turned ON, the first "1" when entering frequencies is automatically typed. This is possible because all frequencies that can be tuned by the DX15 begin with "1". To set: Turn power OFF.
  • Page 19 FogBugz: DX15 Manual Text http://fogbugz/fogbugz/default.asp?pg=pgWiki&command=view&ixWikiP... 128.775 If set to ON, the following frequency entry method is used: To set a frequency of 128.775, type the following: 2 8 7 7 The display should then read: 128.775 Option: Side buttons used for Direct Squelch: OFF (default) / ON Lets the side be used exclusively to set Squelch.
  • Page 20 Option: Enable Transmit: OFF / ON (default) Toggles whether or not the DX15 can transmit. Disabling the ability to transmit can be useful for users who do not wish to ever transmit on the airband by accidentally pushing the Push to Talk button.

  • Page 21: External Connections

    30 seconds of continuous transmitting. At this time, the DX15 will emit a beep, the display will momentarily show the transmit icon and the text "StucK". Transmitting will be re-enabled once the Push To Talk button is released and pressed again.

  • Page 22: Sidetone Adjustment

    Dynon Avionics has not tested, nor does it recommend the use of any antenna other than the included 100993-000 Flexible Antenna. Using your DX15 Handheld VHF Air Band Transceiver with an external antenna is done entirely at your risk of the following:...

  • Page 23: Appendix C - Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    All specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Appendix C - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q. Does the DX15 operate on Civil Air Patrol (CAP) frequencies (143.xx / 148.xx / 149.xx using FM)? A. The DX15's operates only within the 118.000 - 136.975 MHz Air Band, using AM. CAP uses some frequencies within the Air Band - check with your local CAP Wing.

  • Page 24: Appendix D - Troubleshooting

    In the air, the DX15 could potentially communicate for many miles. When using the flexible antenna, hold the DX15 as high as possible, away from your body for maximum communication range. When used in an aircraft, using an external antenna (see the section External Connections and Appendix H: Optional Accessories, xxxxxx-xxx External Antenna Adapter for details) will extend the communications range of the DX15 considerably.
  • Page 25 G - Factory Reset / Defaults for for details. Before contacting Dynon Technical Support, please have the following information ready: Please have your DX15 at hand; if possible have the Wall Power Adapter also at hand to provide power if there is a battery issue.

  • Page 26: Factory Reset Procedure

    Appendix G - Factory / Reset Defaults In rare circumstances, a Factory Reset may fix some problems with your DX15. Warning! Performing a Factory Reset will delete all of your settings, including all (as many as 100!) memory channels that you have programmed.

  • Page 27: Appendix H - Accessories

    100997-000 Desktop Rapid Charger Base 100997-001 Desktop Rapid Charger Power Adapter. The Desktop Rapid Charger is a quicker and more convenient way to recharge your DX15, and also to charge spare batteries without requiring the presence of your DX15. To charge your DX15 in the Desktop Rapid Charger, carefully insert your DX15 as illustrated.
  • Page 28 If you are using your DX15 as a backup trasceiver that will be stored without being used for long periods, the battery will hold its charge longest if it is disconnected from the radio. Store the battery so that its electrical contacts are not able to be shorted by surrounding metal objects.
  • Page 29 Note: Unlike older battery technologies, Lithium-Ion batteries do not suffer adverse affects if they are not fully charged or discharged. As with all rechargable batteries, the usable capacity of your DX15's battery will decrease with time and usage. Replacement batteries can be obtained from Dynon Avionics and authorized dealers.
  • Page 30 FogBugz: DX15 Manual Text http://fogbugz/fogbugz/default.asp?pg=pgWiki&command=view&ixWikiP... +/- 2 ppm xxxxxx-xxx Desktop Rapid Charger, consisting of: 100997-000 Desktop Rapid Charger Base 100997-001 Desktop Rapid Charger Wall Power Adapter A fully-discharged battery will require approximately xxx hours to fully recharge via the DC IN.

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