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Vertex Standard VXA-220 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER VXA-220 Operating Manual Pr o o o o o VI...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 1 Important Notice! ... 2 Control & Connectors ... 3 Top Panel ... 3 Front Panel ... 4 Side Panel ... 5 Keypad ... 6 LCD Display ... 7 Before You Begin ... 8 Precautions ... 8 Battery Installation and Removal ... 8 Battery Charging ...

  • 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. MPORTANT OTICE...

  • 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

    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. & C ONNECTORS RONT Battery Pack Latch Open this latch for battery removal. VXA-220 P ANEL VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 7: Side Panel

    Limited warranty on this product. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING & C ONNECTORS 2) Do not allow the VXA-220 to become submerged in water while the rubber cap over the EXT DC jack is removed. ANUAL ANEL...

  • Page 8: Keypad

    Adjusts the Automatic Cancel the “Secondary” key mode of the [ F ] key. Noise Limiter None None VXA-220 P Selects Emergency Channel (121.5 MHz). None None 1 ) Selects the Memory Display Type 2 ) Switches the VFO mode “A” and “B”...

  • Page 9: Lcd Display

    See page 15. active. See page 43. This icon is the “Low Battery” indicator, which blinks when the battery voltage becomes too low for proper operation. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ( LCD D & C ONNECTORS This indicator confirms that “Split”...

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    Ni-MH pack. Although the VXA-220 is designed to be water resis- tant, the enclosure is not “waterproof.” Do not allow the radio to become submersed in water, and do not expose it and/or its Ni-MH Battery Pack to water spray under pressure.

  • 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 EFORE EGIN Important Notes: The NC-88 is not designed to power the transceiver for operation (reception or transmission).

  • Page 12: Low Battery Indication

    Battery Case The optional FBA-25 Battery Case allows operation of the VXA-220 using six “AA” size Alkaline batteries. When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place. Always re- place all six batteries at the same time, paying attention to the polarity indicated inside the case.
  • Page 13 VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Never operate this transceiver without an antenna con- nected. If you have an optional Speaker/Microphone or head- set, we recommend that it not be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation of the VXA-220. ASIC PERATION Operation Quick Start...
  • Page 15 [ F ] key followed by the [ 5 ( DIAL/ )] key, you may choose the operat- ing frequency by pressing the [ ] / [ ] key. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ASIC PERATION...

  • Page 16: Squelch Adjustment

    ASIC PERATION Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency The VXA-220 can quickly access the 121.500 MHz Emer- gency Frequency. This function can be activated even when the keypad lock function (described on page 18) is in use. To access the Emer- gency Frequency, press the [ 121.5 ] key mo-...

  • Page 17: Advanced Operation

    NAV or COM bands using the DIAL selector knob, the Keypad, or the scanner. The VXA-220 has two VFOs which are called VFO-A and VFO-B. Press the [ ( SET )] key momentarily to switch between VFO-A and VFO-B. You may set VFO-A to the NAV band, and VFO-B to the COM band, if you like.

  • Page 18: Reception Of Weather Channel Broadcasts

    Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts (USA version only) The VXA-220 can receive VHF Weather Channel broad- casts, which may assist your flight planning. The VXA- 220 includes a ten-channel auto-search feature, which sim- plifies access to Weather Channels when you are in an unfamiliar location.

  • Page 19: Monitor Key

    The squelch will re- main open and you should have a better chance of hear- ing weak signals. To return to normal operation, press the [ MONITOR ] key momentarily. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING DVANCED PERATION ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature For reduction of impulse noise, such as that produced by an engine’s ignition system, the ANL feature may prove...

  • Page 20: Lock Function

    [ ] / [ ] key. Press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 5 ( DIAL/ toggle the DIAL and [ [ ] key configurations. VXA-220 P )] key to VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 21: Receive Battery Saver Setup

    Receive Battery Saver Setup An important feature of the VXA-220 is its Receive Bat- tery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for a time in- terval, periodically “waking it up” to check for activity. If somebody is talking on the channel, the VXA-220 will remain in the “active”...

  • Page 22: Beep On/Off

    You may turn the beeper on and off via the Menu Item “BEEP.” DVANCED PERATION The VXA-220 provides for adjustment of the Beep level via the Menu. To adjust the Beep level: Press the [ F ] key mo- mentarily, then press the ( SET )] key to acti- vate the Menu (“SET”)

  • Page 23: Changing The Channel Steps

    If you need to change the channel step size, the procedure to do so is very easy. First set the VXA-220 to the operating band (NAV or COM) on which you wish to change the channel steps. Press the [ F ] key mo-...

  • Page 24: Vox Operation

    DVANCED PERATION The VXA-220 provides for adjustment of the VOX Gain via the Menu, to prevent accidental transmitter activation in a noisy environment. To set the VOX Gain: Press the [ F ] key mo-...

  • Page 25: Side Tone Feature

    The VXA-220 also provides for adjustment of the “Hang- Time” of the VOX system (transmit-receive delay after the cessation of speech) via the Menu. The default delay is 0.1 second. To set a different delay time: Press the [ F ] key mo-...

  • Page 26: Timer Operation

    Timer Operation The VXA-220 is provided a “Stop Watch” timer and a “Count Down” timer. These can be used for a variety of time-keeping purposes. Press the [ F ] key fol- l o w e d t h e [ 4 ( TIMER )] key to ac- tivate the Timer Mode.
  • Page 27 VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 28: Memory Operation

    The Main memories and “Book” Memories can be as- signed alpha-numeric names of up to eight characters. Memory System Operation The VXA-220’s Main Memory system allows the user to store, label, and recall channel frequencies which you may want to use frequently. You may store VFO frequencies,...
  • Page 29 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 VXA-220 P VI O PERATING EMORY PERATION Note: If you have transferred a Weather Channel directly to memory, the “WX-01 ~ WX-10”...

  • Page 30: Recalling The Memories

    : If you change a function of DIAL and [ ] / [ ] key by pressing the [ F ] key followed by the [ 5 ( DIAL/ )] key, you may select the memory channel by pressing the [ ] / [ ] key. VXA-220 P )] key “C ”...

  • 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 EMORY PERATION...

  • Page 32: Scanning Operation

    The VXA-220 allows you to scan automatically in the , Main Memory, “Book” Memory, or Weather Channel modes. It pauses on signals encountered, so you can talk to the station(s) on that frequency, if you like. 1: In the VFO mode, the automatic scanner is only avail- able in the COM band (118.000 - 136.975 MHz);...

  • Page 33: Channel-Skip Scanning

    Note: When scanning upward in frequency, when the fre- quency reaches the COM Band (118.000 - 136.975 MHz) via manual scanning, the VXA-220 will switch to the au- tomatic scanner mode. Channel-Skip Scanning Continuous-carrier stations like ATIS (Automatic Termi- nal Information Service) or Weather Broadcast stations inhibit scanner operation.

  • Page 34: Dual Watch Operation

    “priority” channel while you are operating on an- other channel. During Dual Watch operation, the current channel and the Priority channel will each be polled for a 500 ms interval, as the VXA-220 looks for activity on each channel. To start Dual Watch,...

  • Page 35: Priority Dual Watch Operation

    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 ATCH PERATION ity channel and cancels Dual Watch. Press the PTT switch again to transmit on the Priority channel.

  • Page 36: Split Operation

    )] key, you may set the operating frequency by pressing the [ ] / [ ] key. Note: You have now stored the separate transmit frequency, but you have not yet activated the split-frequency func- tion; go on to the next section. 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 PLIT PERATION...

  • Page 38: Field Programming Mode

    The VXA-220’s Book Memories also allow the user to store, label, and recall channel frequencies which you may want to use frequently while the VXA-220 is in the Field Programming mode. Memory Storage into the Book Memory Press and hold the PTT and [ ENT ( turning the radio on, to activate the Field Program- ming 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

    We do not recommend that any of the default settings be changed, however, until you are thor- oughly familiar with the operation of the VXA-220. 1. Press the [ F ] key momen- t a r i l y, t h e n p r e s s t h e ( SET )] key to activate the Menu (“SET”) mode.
  • Page 41 LOCK Selects the control locking lockout combination. STEP Selects the synthesizer steps. BPLV Sets the Beep level. STLV Sets the Side Tone level. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ( “S ” ) M ANUAL Available Values EFAULT 0 ~ 8 –...
  • Page 42 If you set this function to “on,” the lamp will be illumi- 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 Function: Selects the Dual Watch/Priority Function. Available Values: DW/PRI Default Setting: DW “DW” mode: The VXA-220 will activate the Dual Watch feature when you press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 6 ( DW )] key. “PRI” mode: The VXA-220 will activate the Priority fea- ture when you press the [ F ] key followed by the [ 6 ( DW )] key.
  • Page 44 Default Setting: oFF The Time-Out Timer shuts off the transceiver after con- tinuous transmission exceeds the programmed time. [ DIMM ] Function: Setting of the display brightness level. Available Values: LV1 ~ LV4 Default Setting: LV3 VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 45 Available Values: on/oFF Default Setting: oFF [ VDLY ] Function: Selects the VOX delay (“hang”) time. Available Values: 05/10/15/20 (x0.1 sec) Default Setting: 10 (x0.1 sec) VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ( “S ” ) M [ VSNS ] Function: Sets the VOX sensitivity.

  • 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 External Antenna CN-3 Antenna Adapter (Option) VXA-220 P VI O PERATING & O CCESSORIES PTIONS CT-96 Headset Cable E-DC-5B DC Cable w/Noise Filter (Option) ANUAL Headset (not supplied) PTT Switch (not supplied) An external PTT switch is required for use with an avia-...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    AM: Better than 0.8 μV (for 6 dB S/N with 1 kHz, 30 % modulation) FM; Better than 0.16 μV (for 12 dB SINAD) More than 8 kHz/–6 dB Less than 25 kHz/–60 dB 0.7 W @ 16 Ohms, 10 % THD VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 49 Modulation System: Spurious Emission: Int. Microphone Type: Ext. Mic. Impedance: Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. VXA-220 P VI O PERATING PECIFICATIONS 5 W (PEP), 1.5 W (Carrier Power) Better than ±10 ppm (+14 °F to + 140 °F [–10 °C to +60 °C]) Low Level Amplitude Modulation >60 dB below carrier...
  • Page 50 VXA-220 P VI O PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 51 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 52 Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K. VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD. Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong VERTEX STANDARD ( AUSTRALIA ) PTY., LTD. Normanby Business Park, Unit 14/45 Normanby Road Notting Hill 3168, Victoria, Australia 0609i-GK Copyright 2006 VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

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