Operation
Reception of AM signals in the aeronautical band (108-137 MHz) is similar to that de-
scribed in the previous section.
•
Press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR] key repetitively until you see a frequency in the aeronau-
tical band.
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Be sure that the VX-5R is set to the VFO mode (either "
the left side of the display), and that "
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Rotate the DIAL to tune across the aeronautical band.
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You may also use the keypad to enter frequencies directly. Remember that frequencies
quoted by aircraft operators may be abbreviated, and that the "5" at the end of a fre-
quency may be dropped. Since aeronautical channels are assigned in 25-kHz steps,
therefore, a frequency announced as "thirty-two, forty-two" corresponds to an operat-
ing frequency of 132.425 MHz.
FM B
The VX-5R also includes provision for reception in the FM broadcast band, utilizing a
wide-bandwidth filter which provides excellent fidelity.
To Activate FM Broadcast Reception
•
Press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key repetitively until a frequency in the FM broadcast
band appears on the display. The total frequency range included in the "FM" band is
59-108 MHz.
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Be sure you are in the VFO mode (press the [ VFO ( DW ) SC ] key if not), and that W-
FM (Wide-bandwidth FM) is indicated as the operating mode.
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Rotate the DIAL to select the desired station. The default synthesizer steps for the W-
FM mode are 100 kHz/step.
To Activate VHF or UHF TV Audio Reception
•
Press the [ BAND ( SET ) AR ] key repetitively until a frequency in the VHF or UHF TV
bands appears on the LCD.
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Be sure you are in the VFO mode (press the [ VFO ( DW ) SC ] key if not).
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Rotate the DIAL to select the desired station.
Remember that the Wide-FM Squelch setting may be made independently
from the Narrow-FM setting, using Menu #02. See page 61.
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