Split Com Operation - Garmin G950 Pilot's Manual

AUDIO PANEL AND CNS

SPLIT COM OPERATION

Split COM performance is affected by the distance between the COM antennas and the separation
NOTE:
of the tuned frequencies. If the selected COM1 and COM2 frequencies are too close together, interference
may be heard during transmission on the other radio.
During Split COM operation, both the pilot and the copilot can transmit simultaneously over separate radios.
The pilot can still monitor NAV1, NAV2, ADF, DME, and MKR Audio as selected, but the copilot is only able
to monitor COM2.
Pressing the COM 1/2 Key selects Split COM operation. The COM 1/2 Annunciator is illuminated indicating
Split COM operation. COM1 and COM2 frequencies are displayed in green indicating that both transceivers
are active. Split COM operation is cancelled by pressing the COM 1/2 Key again, at which time the annunciator
is extinguished.
When Split COM operation is selected, COM1 is used by the pilot and COM2 is used by the copilot. The
COM1 MIC Annunciator flashes when the pilot' s microphone PTT is pressed. The COM2 MIC Annunciator
flashes when the copilot' s microphone PTT is pressed.
COM1 Radio is Used
by the Pilot
COM2 Radio is Used
by the Copilot
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Figure 4-46 Split COM Operation
Garmin G950 Pilot's Guide for the Pilatus PC-6
190-00870-02 Rev. A