Introduction - Vertex Standard VXA-220 Operating Manual

The Vertex Standard VXA-220 Pro VI is a compact, stylish, solid, submersible (IP7: 3 ft for 30 minutes) hand-held
transceiver providing communication (transmit and receive) capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band
("COM" band: 118 ~ 136.975 MHz), and it additionally provides receive on the "NAV" band (108 ~ 117.975 MHz).
The VXA-220 boasts 0.7 Watt of clean audio output from its 1.4" (36-mm) diameter loudspeaker, and it also provides 8.33
kHz synthesizer steps for the new narrow-band channel plan.
The VXA-220 displays with our exclusive Omni-Glow
vision, 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.
You now have at your fingertips a valuable communications tool-a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rugged, reliable
and easy to use, your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with your friends and colleagues for years
to come, with negligible maintenance down-time.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive
maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.
We're glad you joined the Vertex Standard team. Vertex Standard products cover the entire spectrum of radio commu-
nications applications, and our worldwide support network is here to serve you. Let us help you get your message
across.
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