Vertex Standard VXA-220 Specifications

Operating ManualAIR BAND TRANSCEIVER

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL8BEFORE YOU BEGINPrecautions This apparatus is capable of two-way communicationon channels used for critical aviatio

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL9Battery ChargingIt is necessary to charge the Ni-MH battery fully beforeits first use. Follow these procedures: Ins

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL10Low Battery Indication As your battery discharges during use, the voltagewill gradually become lower. When the bat

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VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL12BASIC OPERATIONPreliminary Steps Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, asdescribed previously. Scr

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL13To set 118.275 MHz, you do not need to press thefinal “5” in the frequency:[1]  [1]  [8]  [2]  [7]. You may al

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL14Squelch Adjustment Press the [F] key momentarily, then press the[ (SET)] key to acti-vate the Menu (SET)mode. Rot

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL15ADVANCED OPERATIONTuning MethodsThroughout this manual, you will see references to sev-eral different frequency set

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL16Reception of Weather Channel BroadcastsThe VXA-220 can receive VHF Weather Channel broad-casts, which may assist yo

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL17ADVANCED OPERATIONfor details.Note 2: The Weather Channel mode memorizes the lastWeather Channel you have used, and

CONTENTSIntroduction ... 1Important Notice! ...

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL18LOCK FunctionThe lock function prevents accidental changes to the fre-quency setting and the keypad controls. To a

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL19Receive Battery Saver SetupAn important feature of the VXA-220 is its Receive Bat-tery Saver, which “puts the radio

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL20Beep On/OffThe VXA-220 ’s key/button beeper provides convenientaudible feedback whenever a button is pressed. Each

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL21Changing the Channel StepsThe VXA-220’s synthesizer provides the option of utiliz-ing channel steps of 8.33/25 kHz

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL22VOX OperationThe VOX system provides automatic transmit/receiveswitching based on voice input to the microphone whe

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL23The VXA-220 also provides for adjustment of the “Hang-Time” of the VOX system (transmit-receive delay afterthe cess

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL24Timer OperationThe VXA-220 is provided a “Stop Watch” timer and a“Count Down” timer. These can be used for a variet

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VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL26MEMORY OPERATIONThe VXA-220 provides 150 user-programmable “Main”memories, labeled “CH-001” through “CH-150,” andup

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL27MEMORY OPERATIONand hold in [MW(SPL-W)] for 2 seconds to save theentry and exit. To label a memory with an alpha/n

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL1INTRODUCTIONThe Vertex Standard VXA-220 Pro VI is a compact, stylish, solid, submersible (IP7: 3 ft for 30 minutes)

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL28Recalling the Memories Press the [ENT( )]key, repeatedly if neces-sary, until “- MR -”(Memory Recall) ap-pears on

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL29Deleting MemoriesYou may delete any of the memories (except for memorychannel “001”). The procedure for deleting a

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL30SCANNING OPERATIONThe VXA-220 allows you to scan automatically in theVFO 1, Main Memory, “Book” Memory, or Weather

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL31The VXA-220 ’s automatic scanner is not operational inthe NAV band (108.000 - 117.975 MHz), because the NAVstations

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL32DUAL WATCH OPERATIONThe Dual Watch feature automatically checks for activityon a “priority” channel while you are

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL33PRIORITY DUAL WATCH OPERATIONSimilar to Dual Watch operation (described on previouspage), Priority Dual Watch is an

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL34SPLIT OPERATIONThe split operation feature allows you to transmit a call toa Flight Service Station using the COM b

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL35Operating in the Split Mode It is assumed that you have already set the desiredVOR station’s frequencies (in the N

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL36FIELD PROGRAMMING MODEThe VXA-220’s Book Memories also allow the user tostore, label, and recall channel frequencie

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL37CPU RESETTINGIn some instances of erratic or unpredictable operation,the cause may be corruption of data in the mic

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL2IMPORTANT NOTICE!FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only:This Radio has been tested and co

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL38MENU (“SET”) MODEThe Menu system allows certain aspects of your radio’sconfiguration to be customized for your pers

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL39MENU (“SET”) MODEFUNCTIONSquelch Level Setting.Memory Channel Clear (“MR” memory only).Scan-Resume Mode Setting.Sca

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL40MENU (“SET”) MODE[SQL]Function: Squelch Level Setting.Available Values: 0 ~ 8Default Setting: 6Select a setting for

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL41MENU (“SET”) MODE[RSAV]Function: Selects the Receive-mode Battery Saver “sleep”ratio.Available Values: 1:1 ~ 1:5/oF

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL42MENU (“SET”) MODE[POBP]Function: Select the Power on Beep.Available Values: MD1/MD2/MD3/oFFDefault Setting: MD1Note

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL43MENU (“SET”) MODE[WXAF]Function: Selects the Alert functions when receiving theWeather Alert Signal on the WX chann

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL44ACCESSORIES & OPTIONSSupplied AccessoriesNi-MH Battery Pack (7.2V, 1400mAh) FNB-83Battery Charger NC-88B orPA-4

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL45ACCESSORIES & OPTIONSF External AntennaCN-3 Antenna AdapterPTT Switch (not supplied)An external PTT switch isr

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL46TROUBLESHOOTINGQUESTIONWhen connecting the CT-96 headset cable betweenthe radio and a headset, the red transmit LED

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL47BOOK MEMORY CHANNEL LIST (FACTORY DEFAULT)CH NO.0010020030040050060070080090100110120130140150160170180190200210220

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL3CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (TOP PANEL)Antenna JackThis SMA jack accepts the supplied flexible antenna,or another ant

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL48SPECIFICATIONSGeneralFrequency Range: TX: 118.000 - 136.975 MHz,RX: 108.000 - 136.975 MHz,Weather Channels (WX-01 -

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL49SPECIFICATIONSTransmitterPower Output (@ 7.2 V): 5 W (PEP), 1.5 W (Carrier Power)Frequency Stability: Better than ±

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Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this devicenot expressly approved by Vertex Standard could voidthe user’s authorization to operate this device

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VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL4CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (FRONT PANEL)LoudspeakerThe internal speaker is located in this position.MicrophoneSpeak

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL5CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (SIDE PANEL)PTT (Push To Talk) SwitchPress this button to transmit when you are operating

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL6CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (KEYPAD)Primary Function(Press Key)Secondary Function(Press [F] + key)Third Function(Press

VXA-220 PRO VI O PERATING MANUAL7CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (LCD DISPLAY)These digits provide frequency or alpha-numericinformation about the channel