Vor Functions - Icom IC-A23 Instruction Manual

VOR functions

◊ To select CDI mode
To show the deviation between your flying course and the de-
sired course, push , then [4 (CDI)].
Operating frequency cannot be changed.
Each course deviation arrow indicates
a two-degree deviation.
Course indicator is fixed, but it can be
changed with the tuning dial or keypad.
◊ To select DVOR mode
When entering the NAV band, 108.000–117.975 MHz, the
IC-A23 selects DVOR mode automatically.
To show your aircraft's direction to (or from) the VOR station,
push , then [1 (DVOR)].
Operating frequency can be changed.
Course deviation needle does not
appear.
Course indicator shows your direction
to (or from) the VOR station.
◊ 'TO' or 'FROM' flag selection
The to-from flag indicators indicate whether the VOR naviga-
tion information is based on a course leading to the VOR sta-
tion or leading away from the VOR station.
To change the flag from 'TO' to 'FROM' or vice versa, push
, then [3 (FROM)] or [2 (TO)], respectively.
• When using the 'TO' flag and passing through the VOR
station, the 'TO' flag changes to the 'FROM' flag automat-
ically.
• When turning power ON, the 'FROM' flag is selected au-
tomatically.
◊ Selecting the next VOR station when using
CDI mode
(when using the course deviation needle)
q Push
, then [1 (DVOR)].
w Set the next VOR station's frequency.
e Push
, then [4 (CDI)].
• Select 'TO' or 'FROM' flag, if desired.
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