VERTEX STANDARD VXA-300 

Vertex Standard VXA-300

Product Code: VXA300 Price: Check Latest   Professional-Grade Airband Transciever with Navigation Display     The Vertex Standard VXA-300 is a compact, stylish, solid hand-held transceiver providing communication (transmit and receive) capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band (“COM” band: 118 ~ 136.975 MHz), and it addition- ally provides VOR and CDI navigation features on the “NAV” band (108 ~ 117.975 MHz).   The VXA-300 boasts 0.8 Watt of clean audio output from its 1.4” (36-mm) diameter loudspeaker, and it also provides 8.33 kHz synthesizer steps for the receiving of the new narrow-band channel plan. The VXA-300 includes both Temperature and Supply Voltage displays with our exclusive Omni-GlowTM display back-lighting for minimal degradation of your night vision, NOAA weather band monitoring, 8-character Alpha/Numeric Display, 150 Memory Channels, and up to 100 “Book Memory” Channels. The channel configurations are can be easily reprogrammed in minutes using the optional PC Pro- gramming Kit and your PC.   We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the VXA-300 completely. Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference.   NOTE: The VXA-300’s VOR and CDI Navigation features are supplemental aids to navigation only, and are not intended to be a substitute for accurate (primary) VOR/CDI or landing service equipment.     Features   Ultra Rugged - Submersible Case:   The Pilot III is built inside a rugged Aluminium case, carefully sealed to protect against water ingress. Built to survive immersion in water up to 30 minutes at a depth of three feet, Pilot III can keep you communicating even if gets wet if you have to ditch   250 Memory Channels: The 150 regular memory channels and 100 preprogrammed "Book" memory channels can store just about any commonly-used operating frequencies that you choose. And the memories may be labeled with an Alpha-numeric title of up to 8 characters, for easy recognition.   NOAA Weather Channels: The Pilot III can receive all 10 NOAA weather broadcast frequencies. The Automatic Active Weather Channel Locator (a Vertex Standard exclusive) automatically scans for active NOAA weather stations in your area when WX band is selected.   Other Features: •Automatic Noise Limiter •Ambient Temperature monitor •One-Touch Squelch (Monitor) Control •External DC Jack (12V) •Battery Voltage Display •8.33 or 25 kHz Channel Steps •Stop Watch and Count Down Timers •Easy-to use Menu System for Custom Configuration •PC Programmable   Receiver Audio Pitch Control: For improved reception under difficult conditions, the receiver's audio frequency response may be quickly adjusted by the user, to enhance either the high-frequency or low-frequency components, depending on the noise and/or interference encountered. A Vertex Standard exclusive!   One Touch Squelch Control: Breaking the squelch threshold has never been easier. Press the monitor (MON) button for two seconds to open the Pilot III's squelch continuously. Press MON again to restore the original squelch settings. This is TRUE one- handed operation, without the need to fumble around with tightly spaced concentric knobs.       SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range:                      TX:     118.000 - 136.975 MHz RX:     108.000 - 136.975 MHz, Weather Channels (WX-01 - WX-10: USA version only) Channel Spacing:                           25 kHz/8.33 kHz (8.33 kHz: RX only) Emission Type:                               TX: AM RX: AM & FM (FM: for receiving the Weather Channels, USA version only) Supply Voltage:                              6.0 - 15.0 VDC Current Consumption (approx.):  20 µA (power off), 20 mA (battery saver on, saver ratio 1:5) 60 mA (squelch on), 270 mA (receive), 0.9 A (transmit 1.5 W Carrier) Temperature Range:                      +14 ºF to + 140 ºF (–10 ºC to +60 ºC) Case Size (WxHxD):                      2.4 x 4.7 x 1.2 inches (60 x 120 x 32 mm) with FNB-83 Weight (approx.):                            13.7 oz (390 grams) with FNB-83 and antenna   Receiver Circuit Type:                                  Double-conversion superheterodyne IFs:                                                  35.4 MHz & 450 kHz Sensitivity:                                      Better than 0.8 µV (for 6 dB S/N with 1 kHz, 30 % modulation) Selectivity:                                      >8 kHz/–6 dB Adjacent CH. Selectivity:              <25 kHz/–60 dB AF Output (@7.2 V):                     0.8 W @ 16 Ohms, 10 % THD   Transmitter Power Output (@ 7.2 V):              5.0 W (PEP), 1.5 W (Carrier Power) Frequency Stability:                      Better than ±10 ppm (+14 ºF to + 140 ºF [–10 ºC to +60 ºC]) Modulation System:                       Low Level Amplitude Modulation Spurious Emission:                        >60 dB below carrier Int. Microphone Type:                  Condenser Ext. Mic. Impedance:                    150 Ohms     Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.