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Operating Manual

AIR BAND TRANSCEIVER

VXA-150

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CONTENTS

Important Notice! ............................................... 1Introduction ....................................................... 2Specifications .................................................... 3Controls & Connectors ..................................... 4

Top Panel ............................................................. 4LCD Display......................................................... 5Front Panel ........................................................... 6Keypad ................................................................. 7Left Side ............................................................... 8Right Side ............................................................. 9

Before You Begin ............................................ 10Precautions ......................................................... 10Battery Installation and Removal ......................... 10Battery Charging ................................................. 11Low Battery Indication ........................................ 12Installing the FBA-25 (option)

Alkaline Battery Case .................................... 12Operation ......................................................... 13

Preliminary Steps ................................................ 13Operation Quick Start.......................................... 13Accessing the 121.5 MHz

Emergency Frequency .................................... 15Tuning Methods .................................................. 16

Transmission ....................................................... 17Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts ........... 17Monitor Switch ................................................... 19ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) Feature .............. 19LOCK Function .................................................. 20Beep On/Off ....................................................... 20Receive Battery Saver Setup................................ 21

Memory Operation........................................... 22Memory Storage ................................................. 22Recalling the Memories ....................................... 23

Scanning Operation ........................................ 24Memory Channel-Skip Scanning ......................... 25

Dual Watch Operation ..................................... 26Priority Dual Watch Operation ........................ 27Split Operation ................................................ 28

Programming a Transmit Frequency .................... 28Operating in the Split Mode ................................ 28

Field Programming Mode................................ 29Memory Storage into the Book Memory .............. 29

Menu (“Set”) Mode .......................................... 30Menu Listing ...................................................... 31

In Case of Difficulty ......................................... 35Accessories & Options ................................... 36

NOTICEThere are no user-serviceable points inside this transceiver.All service jobs must be referred to your Authorized Service Center.

VXA-150 PROV OPERATING MANUAL

VXA-150 PROV OPERATING MANUAL1

IMPORTANT NOTICE!FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only:

This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposurelimits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the followingStandards and Guidelines:

r FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.r FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (1997) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines

for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.r ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio

Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.r ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Elec-

tromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave.

¦ This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. Thisradio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator musthave the knowledge to control its RF exposure conditions.

¦ When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your head andbody.

¦ The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk configurations.DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting morethan 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause theradio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.

¦ Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.


INTRODUCTION

The Vertex Standard VXA-150 ProV is a compact, stylish, solid hand-held transceiver providing communica-tion (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-150 includes our exclusive two-mode display with upright or inverted viewing when on your belt,NOAA weather band monitoring, 8-character Alpha/Numeric Display, 50 Memory Channels, and 100 “BookMemory” Channels.

We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, so as to understand the many features of the VXA-150completely. Keep this manual handy, so you may use it for reference.

Congratulations!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 yourcolleagues 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 toderive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.

We’re glad you joined the Vertex Standard team. Call on us anytime, because communications is ourbusiness. Let us help you get your message across.


SPECIFICATIONS

GeneralFrequency 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 kHzEmission Type: TX: AM,

RX: AM & FM (FM: for receiving the Weather Channels, USA version only)Supply Voltage: 6.0 - 15.0 VDCCurrent Consumption (approx.): < 1 µA (power off), 17 mA (battery saver on, saver ratio 1:5)

47 mA (squelch on), 180 mA (receive), 1 A (transmit 1.5 W Carrier)Temperature Range: +14 °F to +140 °F (–10 °C to +60 °C)Case Size (WxHxD): 2.3 x 4.3 x 1.0 inches (58 x 108.5 x 26.5 mm) w/FNB-64Weight (approx.): 12 oz (340 grams) with FNB-64, antenna, and belt clip

ReceiverCircuit Type: Double-conversion superheterodyneIFs: 35.4 MHz & 450 kHzSensitivity: <0.8 µV (for 6 dB S/N with 1 kHz, 30 % modulation)Selectivity: >8 kHz/–6 dBAdjacent CH. Selectivity: <25 kHz/–60 dBAF Output (@7.2 V): 0.4 W @ 8 Ohms, 10 % THD

TransmitterPower Output (@ 7.2 V): 5.0 W (PEP), 1.5 W (Carrier Power)Frequency Stability: Better than ±10 ppm (+14 °F to +140 °F [–10 °C to +60 °C])Modulation System: Low Level Amplitude ModulationSpurious Emission: >60 dB below carrierInt. Microphone Type: CondenserExt. Mic. Impedance: 150 Ohms

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.


CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (TOP PANEL)

Antenna JackThis SMA jack accepts the supplied flexible an-tenna, or another antenna designed to provide 50Ω impedance on the Aircraft CommunicationBand.

POWER/VOLUME KnobTurn this control clockwise to turn the radio onand to increase the volume. Counterclockwise ro-tation into the click-stop will turn the radio off.

CHANNEL Selector KnobThis 20-position detended rotary switch tunes theoperating frequency or selects the memory chan-nels.Pressing this knob downward momentarily se-lects the tuning methods among the VFO (Vari-able Frequency Oscillator), MR (Memory Re-call), BOOK (Pre-Programmed Memories), andWX (Weather Channel Memories) mode.Note: The WX mode is activating the USA ver-sion only.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)The display shows the selected operating condi-tions as indicated on the next page.The display may be changed to “inverted” view-ing via the Menu; see page 34 for details.

BUSY/TX Indicator LampThis lamp glows green when a signal is beingreceived and red when transmitting.


CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (LCD DISPLAY)

This indicator con-firms that the AUTO-MATIC NOISE LIMITER

is activated. Seepage 19.

This icon is the“Low Battery” indi-cator, which blinkswhen the batteryvoltage becomestoo low for properoperation.

This indicator con-f i rms that DU A L

W ATCH is active.See page 26.

These digits provide frequency or alphanumericinformation about the channel you are using.

This icon indicatesthat the “Book”Memory Bank is inuse. See page 16.

This indicator con-firms that Second-ary Key Function isactive. See page 7.

This indicator con-f i rms tha t t h i schannel wi l l besk ipped dur ingscan. See page 25.

This indicator con-firms that the “Split”(Duplex) mode isac t i va ted . Seepage 28.


CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (FRONT PANEL)

LoudspeakerThe internal speaker is located in this position.

MicrophoneSpeak across this opening in a normal voice levelwhile pressing the PTT switch.

KeypadSeveral keys have dual functions.

The primary functions are labeled on the key top(activated by simply pressing the key momen-tarily), while the secondary functions are labeledin yellow above the top edge of the key (acti-vated by pressing the [F] key first, then the indi-cated key).

These functions are described in detail on thenext page.

Battery Pack LatchOpen this latch for battery removal.

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CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (KEYPAD)

Primary Function(Press Key)

Secondary Function(Press + )




Frequency EntryDigit 1










Selects Memory DisplayType (page 23)

Locks the Keypad

Selects EmergencyChannel (121.5 MHz)

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Activates AutomaticNoise Limiter

Activates Split (Duplex)mode

On/Off Switchfor Keypad Beeper

Allows Skipping ofChannel during Scan

Activates Scanning Activates “Secondary”Key mode

Activates Dual Watch

Memory “Write”Command

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PTT (PUSH TO TALK) SwitchPress this button to transmit when you are oper-ating in the COM band. Release this button toreturn to the “RECEIVE” mode. See page 17.

MONITOR SwitchThis button may be pressed to “open” the squelchmanually, allowing you to listen for very weaksignals. Press and hold this button for 2 secondsto “open” the squelch continuously. Press thisbutton again to resume normal (quiet) monitor-ing. See page 14.

LAMP SwitchPressing the LAMP switch momentarily will il-luminate the display and keypad for five sec-onds, after which the back-lighting will automati-cally turn off. Press and hold this switch for 2seconds to activate the back-lighting lamp con-tinuously. To turn the lamp off, press this switchagain. The LAMP switch may be configured inseveral ways via the Menu; see page 33 for de-tails.

CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (LEFT SIDE)


CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (RIGHT SIDE)

MIC/EAR JackYou may connect the supplied CT-60 HeadsetCable or the (optional) MH-44A4B Speaker/Mi-crophone to this jack.

Never connect any Speaker/Microphonethat is not recommended by the manufac-

turer. Because these jack connections are unique,using a Speaker/Microphone that is not specifiedby Vertex Standard may damage the VXA-150.

EXT DC JackWhen an external 12-Volt DC power source isavailable, you may connect the (optional) E-DC-5B External DC Cable here. Do not connect anywire to this jack if that wire is connected di-rectly to a 28-Volt DC source. Connecting theVXA-150 directly to a source which exceeds 15.0Volts DC will result in damage to the unit.


BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Precautionsr This apparatus is capable of two-way communi-

cation on channels used for critical aviation safetycommunications. Therefore, it is important thatthis radio be kept away from children or otherunauthorized users at all times.

r When making DC connections via the (optional)E-DC-5B DC cable, be absolutely certain toobserve the proper voltage level and polarityguidelines. Do not connect this radio directly toany 24 ~ 28 Volt DC source, nor to AC power ofany kind. Connecting the VXA-150 directly to asource which exceeds 15.0 Volts DC will resultin damage to the unit.

r Do not dispose of the Ni-Cd Battery Pack in afire. Do not carry a Ni-Cd Battery Pack in yourpocket, where keys or coins could short the ter-minals. This could create a serious fire/burn dan-ger, and possibly cause damage to the Ni-Cdpack.

r Although the VXA-150 is designed to be waterresistant, the enclosure is not “waterproof.” Donot allow the radio to become submersed in wa-ter, and do not expose it and/or its Ni-Cd BatteryPack to water spray under pressure.

Battery Installation and Removal¦ To install the battery, hold the transceiver with

your left hand, so your palm is over the speakerand your thumb is on the top of the Belt Clip.Insert the battery pack into the battery compart-ment on the back of the radio while tilting theBelt Clip outward, then close the Battery PackLatch until it locks in place with a “Click.”

¦ To remove the battery, turn the radio off and re-move any protective cases. Open the Battery PackLatch on the bottom of the radio, then slide thebattery downward and out from the radio whileunfolding the Belt Clip.

Do not attempt to open any of the recharge-able Ni-Cd packs, as personal injury or dam-

age to the Ni-Cd pack could occur if a cell or cellsbecome accidentally short-circuited.

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Tilt the Belt ClipInsert the Battery Pack

Close the Battery Pack Latch


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To AC line outlet

Lift up therubber cover

Transceiver mustbe switched off

r If using a charger other than the NC-72, or if us-ing a battery pack other than the FNB-64, followthe appropriate instructions provided with thecharger/battery. Contact your Dealer if you haveany doubts about the appropriateness of the par-ticular charger or battery pack you intend to use.

r The optional FNB-V57 high-capac-ity battery can not be charged usingthe NC-72; please use the optionalVAC-400 or NC-76.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Battery ChargingIt is necessary to fully charge the Ni-Cd battery be-fore its first use. Follow these procedures:

¦ Install the supplied FNB-64 Ni-Cd battery packonto the transceiver. Ensure that the transceiveris switched off.

¦ Lift up the rubber cover to expose the EXT DCjack. Plug the cable plug from the NC-72 chargerinto this jack.

¦ Plug the NC-72 into the AC line outlet.¦ Allow a minimum of 15 hours for the FNB-64

to reach full charge. Leave the transceiverswitched off this entire period.

¦ Unplug the cable from the EXT DC jack. Re-place the rubber cover to protect the jack. Switchon the transceiver and begin operation.

Important Notes:r The NC-72 is not designed to power the trans-

ceiver for operation (reception or transmission).r Do not leave the charger connected to the trans-

ceiver for continuous periods in excess of 24hours. Long term overcharging can degrade theNi-Cd battery pack and significantly shorten itsuseful life.


Low Battery Indication¦ As your battery discharges during use, the volt-

age will gradually become lower. When the bat-tery voltage reaches 6.0 Volts, the “ ” iconwill blink on the LCD display, indicating thatthe battery pack must be recharged before fur-ther use.

¦ Avoid recharging Ni-Cd batteries before the“Low Battery” indicator is observed, as this candegrade the charge capacity of your Ni-Cd bat-tery pack. Vertex Standard recommends that youcarry an extra, fully-charged pack with you soyou will not lose communications capability dueto a depleted Ni-Cd battery.This “deep cycling” practice will help to main-tain longer overall battery life after many recharg-ing cycles.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Installing the FBA-25 (option) AlkalineBattery CaseThe optional FBA-25 Battery Case allows opera-tion of the VXA-150 using six “AA” size Alkalinebatteries.

When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, thenpress in the (+) end so the battery snaps into place.Always replace all six batteries at the same time, pay-ing attention to the polarity indicated inside the case.

The FBA-25 must not be used with re-chargeable cells. The FBA-25 does not con-

tain the thermal and over-current protection cir-cuits (provided in the “FNB” series of Ni-Cd Bat-tery Packs) required when utilizing Ni-Cd cells.


OPERATION

Preliminary Steps¦ Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver,

as described previously.¦ Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna

jack. Never operate this transceiver without anantenna connected.

¦ If you have an optional Speaker/Microphone orheadset, we recommend that it not be connecteduntil you are familiar with the basic operation ofthe VXA-150.

Operation Quick Startr To turn the radio on,

rotate the VOLUMEknob out of the click-stop.

r After three “initial-ization” beeps areheard, a channel fre-quency should ap-pear on the display. Ifnot, press downward(momentarily) on theCHANNEL selector knob (repeatedly, if neces-sary) so that “ - VFO -” appears on the display,followed by a channel frequency.

r Directly entering frequencies from the Keypadis the easiest method if you know the frequencyon which you wish to operate. Just enter the fivedigits of the frequency to move to that frequency.For example, to set 134.35 MHz,press [1] à [3] à [4] à [3] à [5].

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To set 118.275 MHz, you do not need to pressthe final “5” in the frequency:[1] à [1] à [8] à [2] à [7].

r You may also turnthe t op pane l ’ sCHANNEL selectorknob to choose thedesired operating fre-quency. The channelfrequency will ap-pear on the LCD.

r To change frequencyin 1 MHz steps, pressthe [F] key momen-tarily, then rotate theCHANNEL selectorknob to select theMHz digit desired.Press [F] once more to resume normal channelselection in 25-kHz steps.

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r Rotate the VOL-UME knob to set thevolume level. If nosignal is present,press and hold theMONITOR switchfor 2 seconds; back-ground noise willnow be heard, andyou may use thisnoise to set the VOL-UME knob for thedesired audio level.Press the MONITORswitch momentarily again to silence the noise andresume normal (quiet) monitoring.

r Press and hold theLAMP switch for 2seconds, to illumi-nate the display andkeypad continuously.To disable the illumi-nation, press theLAMP switch momentarily.

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r To turn the radio off,turn the VOLUMEknob fully counter-clockwise into theclick stop position.

OPERATION

Accessing the 121.5 MHz Emergency FrequencyThe VXA-150 can quickly access the 121.500 MHzEmergency Frequency. This function can be activatedeven when the keypad lock function is in use.

r To access the Emer-gency Frequency,press the [121.5] keymomentarily.

r To exit the Emer-gency Frequency,press the CHAN-NEL selector knob(downward).

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Tuning MethodsThroughout this manual, you will see references toseveral different frequency setting methods. Each willbe particularly useful in a particular operating situa-tion, and they are described below:

¦ VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator)The VFO is a “tuningdial” system which al-l ows you t o t unethrough the NAV or COM bands in 25-kHz stepsusing the CHANNEL selector, the Keypad, orthe scanner.

¦ MR (Memory Recall)The MR (Memory Re-call) mode of the VXA-150 provides the userwith the ability to store and recall as many as 50channels in the radio’s main memory bank. Thesememory channels may also be labeled by youwith an alpha/numeric name of up to 8 charac-ters in length, to aid in quick identification ofthe channel. See page 22 for details on creatingalpha/numeric labels.

¦ BOOK (Pre-Programmed) MemoriesThe Book memories arepre-programmed, eitherat the factory or by yourDealer (depending on your country’s require-ments), typically including the major COM bandstation frequencies used in your area. The Bookmemories can be changed by the user. See page29 for details.

¦ WX (Weather Channel) Memories(USA version only)Ten Weather Channelsare pre-programmed atthe factory as appropriate for your country, andthe VXA-150 will automatically scan this spe-cial bank when it is selected by the user.

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TransmissionTo transmit, press andhold the PTT switch.Speak into the micro-phone area of the frontpanel grille in a normalvoice level.

To return to the receivemode, release the PTT switch.

Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts(USA version only)The VXA-150 can receive VHF Weather Channelbroadcasts, which may assist your flight planning.The VXA-150 includes a ten-channel auto-searchfeature, which simplifies access to Weather Chan-nels when you are in an unfamiliar location.

r To receive WeatherChannels, press theCHANNEL selectorknob (repeatedly, ifnecessary) to select theWeather Channelmode. In the WeatherChannel mode, “- WX -” will appear on the display.

r The VXA-150 will now scan quickly through theten standard Weather Channels, and will stop onthe first active station found.

r If there are two ormore weather chan-nels audible in yourarea, you may selectthe alternate chan-nel(s) by pressing thePTT switch. Pressing

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the PTT switch re-initiates the scanning process.r I f t h e r e a r e n o

Weather Channels inyour area, the scan-ner will not stop.Press the MONITORswitch to stop thescanner.

r You can also selectWeather Channelsmanually by rotatingthe CHANNEL se-lector knob.

r To confirm the cur-rent Weather Chan-nel frequency, pressthe [ ( )] keymomentarily. Thedisplay changes tofrequency indication.Press the [ ( )] key again to return to nor--mal display.

r To exit the WeatherChannel mode, pressthe CHANNEL se-lector knob momen-tarily to return to theVFO mode.

Note: The Weather Channel mode memorizes the lastWeather Channel you have used, and will retain thisinformation until the radio is turned off.

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Monitor SwitchWhen listening to a very weak signal from an air-craft or ground station, you may observe the signaldisappearing periodically as the incoming signalstrength becomes too weak to override the squelchthreshold setting.

To disable the squelchtemporarily, press andhold the MONITORswitch for 2 seconds onthe left side of the radio,just below the PTT but-ton. The squelch will re-main open and you should have a better chance ofhearing weak signals.

To return to normal operation, press the MONITORswitch again momentarily.

OPERATION

ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter) FeatureFor reduction of impulse noise, such as that producedby an engine’s ignition system, the ANL feature mayprove helpful.

r To activate the ANLfeature, press the[ANL] key momen-tarily. The “ANL”icon will appear onthe display, and youshould observe a re-duction in the ignition noise.

r To turn the ANL feature off, repeat the abovestep; the “ANL” icon will disappear from thedisplay.

r If noise problems persist, contact your dealer ora local avionic shop for assistance regarding yourparticular application.

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LOCK FunctionThe lock function prevents accidental changes to thefrequency setting and the keypad controls.

r To activate the lockfeature, press [F] à[ ( )].

r In the LOCK mode,the display will show“ - LOCK -” when yourotate the CHAN-NEL selector knob, press the CHANNEL selec-tor knob, or touch a key on the keypad.

r To turn the lock feature off,press [F] à [ ( )] again.

r You can still access the 121.500 MHz EmergencyFrequency when the LOCK function is on.Simply press the [121.5] key momentarily (thiskey never locks). Pressing this key also unlocksthe radio.

OPERATION

Beep On/OffThe VXA-150’s key/button beeper provides conve-nient audible feedback whenever a button is pressed.Each key and button has a different beep pitch, andeach function has a unique beep combination.

When you are scanning, the beeper will be heard eachtime the scanner halts on a busy channel. This maybe distracting in some environments; if you want toturn the beeper off (or back on again):

r P r e s s [F ] à [8(BEEP)]; “ BEEP on”will appear on theLCD.

r Rotate the CHAN-NEL selector knobone click to change thedisplay to “ BEEP oFF.”

r Press the [8 (BEEP)] key again to save your newsetting and exit to normal operation.

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OPERATION

Receive Battery Saver SetupAn important feature of the VXA-150 is its ReceiveBattery Saver, which “puts the radio to sleep” for atime interval, frequently and rapidly “waking it up”to check for activity. If somebody is talking on thechannel, the VXA-150 will remain in the “active”mode, then resume its “sleep” cycles. This featuresignificantly reduces quiescent battery drain, and youmay change the amount of “sleep” time between ac-tivity checks using the Menu System:

r Press the [F] key, then press the CHANNEL se-lector knob to activate the Menu (“SET”) mode.

r Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to selectMenu item “RSAV.”

r Press the CHANNEL selector knob to enable ad-justment of this Menu item.

r Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to selectthe desired “duty cycle” (receive:sleep). The se-lections available are 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, andABSø or oFF. The default value is 1:1.

r When you have made your selection, press theCHANNEL selector knob to save the new set-ting, and then press the PTT switch exit to nor-mal operation.

øABS: Automatic Battery Saver, based on activityon the receiver.

The setting of 1:5 will promote the greatest conser-vation of battery capacity, but the receiver’s responsetime to incoming calls will be slowed somewhat.

Note: This feature does not operate during Scan orDual Watch.


MEMORY OPERATION

The VXA-150 provides 50 user-programmable“Main” memories, labeled “CH -001” through “CH-050,” and up to 100 pre-programmed memories, des-ignated “Book” Memories. The “ ” icon appearswhen “Book” Memory Mode is activated.

The Main memories and “Book” Memories can beassigned alpha-numeric names of up to eight charac-ters.

Memory System OperationThe VXA-150’s Main Memory system allows theuser to store, label, and recall channel frequencieswhich you may want to use frequently. You may storeVFO frequencies, Book Memory frequencies, and/or Weather Channel frequencies (USA version only)into the Main Memory system.

Memory Storager Select the desired frequency in the VFO mode,

or recall the Book Memory channel or Weatherchannel to be stored in the Main Memory.

r Press and hold the [MW (SPL.W)] key for 2seconds. The display will indicate “CH -” and achannel number will blink on the LCD.

r Within five seconds of pressing the [MW(SPL.W)] key, rotate the CHANNEL selectorknob to select the desired memory channel num-ber for storage.In order to prevent writing over memory chan-nels, a bar will appear under the hyphen (locatedbetween “CH” and the channel number) to indi-cate a vacant memory channel.

r Now press and hold in the [MW (SPL.W)] keyfor 2 seconds; you will now see “ - - - - - - - - ” on theLCD. To attach an alpha/numeric name (label)to the memory, proceed to the next step; other-wise press and hold [MW (SPL.W)] for 2 sec-onds to save the entry and exit.

r To label a memory with an alpha/numeric name,the next step is to use the CHANNEL selectorknob to select any of the 48 available characters(including letters, numbers, and special symbols).


When the desired first character appears, pressthe CHANNEL selector knob momentarily tomove on to the next character.

r Select succeeding characters in the same man-ner, pressing the CHANNEL selector knob mo-mentarily after each selection.

r After entering the entire name (eight charactersmaximum), press the [MW (SPL.W)] key for 2seconds to save all data for the channel and exit.

Note: If you have stored a Weather Channel, the“WX - 001~ WX - 010” labels utilize the alphanu-meric memory, and other labels may not be stored.

Advice: The entire Memory Storage procedure, de-scribed above, is subject to a five-second “time-out”timer. If you wait more than five seconds after anykey press or control function, the entire Memory Stor-age process times-out, and you will have to start over.

Recalling the Memoriesr Press the CHANNEL selector knob, repeatedly

if necessary, until “MR” (Memory Recall) ap-pears on the display. In the MR mode, you willsee “CH -” and the previously selected channelnumber appearing on the LCD.

r Rotate the CHANNEL selector knob to selectthe desired memory channel.

r You may change the title structure of the Memorydisplay type among:1. Channel Indication (sequential Channel Number,

e.g. CH- 001, CH- 002, etc.);2. Frequency Indication (e.g. 122.500); or3. Alphanumeric Label (e.g. LAX FSS).

r To change the Memory display title, press the[ ( )] key repeatedly, if necessary, until youget the desired display title structure.

r To exit the Memory mode, press the CHANNEL se-lector knob momentarily to return to the VFO mode.

Note: In the “Book” Memory mode, you can changememory channels in 10 channel steps: press the [F]key momentarily, then rotate the CHANNEL selec-tor knob. The “ ” icon will show at the right edgeof the display when the 10 channel step tuning modeis active. Press the [F] key once more to resume nor-mal channel selection in 1 channel steps.

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SCANNING OPERATION

The VXA-150 allows you to scan automatically inthe VFOø1, Main Memory, “Book” Memory, orWeather Channelø2 modes. It pauses on signals en-countered, so you can talk to the station(s) on thatfrequency, if you like.ø1: In the VFO mode, the automatic scanner is only

available in the COM band (118.000 - 136.975MHz); when the scanner reaches the uppermost fre-quency in the COM band, it will revert to the bot-tom end of the COM band and repeat the scanningprocess until you cancel the scanning process.

ø2: USA version only.

If you wish to scan in the NAV band (108.000 -117.975 MHz), you can do so manually, as describedat the right.

Scanning operation is basically the same in each ofthe above modes.

r Press the [SCAN (DW)] key momentarily to startthe automatic scanner upward (toward a higherfrequency or a higher channel number).

r When the scanner encounters a signal, scanningpauses and the radio remains on that channel untilone second after the signal disappears, afterwhich scanning will resume.

r While the scanner remains paused on a frequency,the decimal point of the frequency display blinks.The display and keypad will be illuminated un-less the Scan Lamp Feature is turned off.

r To change the scan direction, turn the CHAN-NEL selector knob one click in the opposite di-rection.

r To stop the automatic scanner, press the PTT switchor the CHANNEL selector knob momentarily. Youmay also press [SCAN (DW)] key again.

The VXA-150’s automatic scanner is not operationalin the NAV band (108.000 - 117.975 MHz), becausethe NAV stations (ILS, etc.) transmit constantly(thereby causing the scanner to stop repeatedly).However, you can scan manually in the NAV band,per the following procedure:

r Press and hold the [SCAN (DW)] key to startthe manual scanner. Scanning will continue aslong as the key is depressed.

r Release the [SCAN (DW)] key to stop themanual scanner immediately.


SCANNING OPERATION

Memory Channel-Skip ScanningContinuous-carrier stations like ATIS (AutomaticTerminal Information Service) or Weather Broadcaststations inhibit scanner operation. Since these sta-tions are always active, the scanner will be haltedrepeatedly on their channels. Such channels can beset to be “skipped” during scanning, if you like, soas not to interfere with automatic channel scanning:

r Recall the Memory Channel to be skipped dur-ing scanning.

r Press [F] à [9 (SKIP)]. The “SKIP” icon willappear in the lower right corner, indicating thatthe channel is to be ignored during scanning.

r You can also designate a channel to be skippedwhile scanning. When the receiver is halted on achannel that you wish to skip, press and hold the[SCAN (DW)] key for 2 seconds (the “SKIP”icon will appear next to the channel to beskipped).

r Later, to re-enable the memory channel for scan-ning, repeat the first two steps. The “SKIP” iconwill disappear by the channel you have just re-enabled.

Notes: A memory set to be “skipped” is still acces-sible for manual memory selection using the CHAN-NEL selector knob.“Skip” scanning is not available when scanning inthe “VFO” mode.


DUAL WATCH OPERATION

The Dual Watch feature automatically checks foractivity on a “priority” channelø while you are oper-ating on another channel. During Dual Watch opera-tion, the current channel and the Priority channel willeach be polled for a 500 ms interval, as the VXA-150 looks for activity on each channel.

r To start Dual Watch, press [F] à [SCAN (DW)].The “DW” icon will appear on the display.

r While receiving on the “current” channel (notthe Priority channel), you may push the PTTswitch at any time to transmit on that channel.

r When a signal is received on the Priority chan-nel, operation immediately shifts to the Prioritychannel, the “DW” icon will blink, and the dis-play and keypad will become illuminated.

While receiving on the priority channel, if youmomentarily press the PTT switch, Dual Watchwill be disabled. You may then transmit on thePriority Channel.

r To stop Dual Watch, press [F] à [SCAN (DW)].r If you wish, you may use both the Dual Watch

and Scan features simultaneously. To do this, startthe Dual Watch first, then start the Scanner.

ø The “Priority” Channel is defined as the last-usedMemory Channel (when using the VFO mode) orMemory Channel 1 (when using the Main Memoryor Book Memory modes).


PRIORITY DUAL WATCH OPERATION

Similar to Dual Watch operation (described on pre-vious page), Priority Dual Watch is an enhanced ver-sion which includes the following additional features:

l The receiving time interval (ratio) between thecurrent channel and the Priority channel may becustomized via the Menu mode, item PRTM. Seepage 33 for details.

l Irrespective of which channel is currently beingreceived, when the PTT switch is pushed trans-mission will always occur on the Priority chan-nel.

Before initiating Priority Dual Watch, Menu itemDWMD must be set to the “Priority” mode (insteadof “Dual Watch”). See page 33 for details.

r To start Priority Dual Watch, press [F] à [SCAN(DW)]. The “DW” icon will appear on the dis-play.

r While receiving on the “current” (non-Priority)channel, pressing the PTT switch once causesthe radio to switch to the Priority channel andcancels Dual Watch. Press the PTT switch againto transmit on the Priority channel.

r When a signal is received on the Priority chan-nel, reception immediately shifts to the Prioritychannel, the “DW” icon will blink, and the dis-play and keypad will become illuminated unlessthe Scan Lamp Feature is turned off.While receiving on the priority channel, if youmomentarily press the PTT switch, Priority DualWatch will be disabled. You may then transmiton the Priority Channel.

r To stop Priority Dual Watch, press [F] à [SCAN(DW)].


The split operation feature allows you to transmit acall to a Flight Service Station using the COM bandfrequencies, while receiving a NAV band station (suchas the ATIS, AWOS etc.). NAV band stations equippedwith this capability typically are shown, on naviga-tion charts, with the voice calling frequency in pa-renthesis above the navigation frequency.

Programming a Transmit Frequencyr Press the CHANNEL selector knob, repeatedly

if necessary, to select the VFO mode.r Set a NAV band (108.000 - 117.975 MHz) fre-

quency using the CHANNEL selector knob orkeypad.

r Press [F] à [MW (SPL.W)]. The “SPL” iconwill blink, and the transmit frequency will ap-pear on the display.

r Now set your radio’s transmit frequency, wherethe Flight Service Station will be listening forcalls, using the CHANNEL selector knob or key-pad.

r Press and hold in the [MW (SPL.W)] key for 2seconds to save the transmit frequency and re-turn to the NAV band frequency.

SPLIT OPERATION

Note: You have now stored the separate transmit fre-quency, but you have not yet activated the split-fre-quency function; go on to the next section.

Operating in the Split Moder It is assumed that you have already set the de-

sired NAV band station’s frequencies per theabove instructions.

r Press [F] à [7 (SPL)] to turn on the “Split”function. The “SPL” icon will appear on the dis-play.

r Press and hold in the PTT switch to transmit onthe split transmit frequency.

r Release the PTT switch to return to the receivemode.

r To disable the “Split” function, press [F] à [7(SPL)] again.

Note: A split frequency can be programmed into eachmemory channel independently. Set a transmit fre-quency before programming the memory channel, ifdesired. The split function on/off setting can also beprogrammed into a memory channel.


FIELD PROGRAMMING MODE

The VXA-150’s Book Memories also allow the userto store, label, and recall channel frequencies whichyou may want to use frequently while the VXA-150is in the Field Programming mode.

Memory Storage into the Book Memoryr Press and hold the PTT and LAMP switches

while turning the radio on, to activate the FieldProgramming Mode.

r Select the desired frequency to be stored in theBook Memory.

r Press and hold the [MW(SPL.W)] key for 2 sec-onds. The display will indicate “BOOK -” and achannel number will blink on the LCD.

r Within f ive seconds of press ing the[MW(SPL.W)] key, rotate the CHANNEL se-lector knob to select the desired memory chan-nel number for storage.

r Now press and hold in the [MW(SPL.W)] keyfor 2 seconds; you will now see “ - - - - - - - - ” on theLCD. To attach an alpha/numeric name (label)to the memory, proceed to the next step; other-wise press and hold the [MW(SPL.W)] key for2 seconds to save the entry and exit.

r To label a memory with an alpha/numeric name,the next step is to use the CHANNEL selectorknob to select any of the 48 available characters(including letters, numbers, and special symbols).When the desired first character appears, pressdown on the CHANNEL selector knob momen-tarily to move on to the next character.

r Select succeeding characters in the same man-ner, pressing down on the CHANNEL selectorknob momentarily after each selection.

r After entering the entire name (eight charactersmaximum), press the [MW(SPL.W)] key for 2seconds to save all data for the channel.

r Turn the radio off, then turn the radio back onagain to begin normal operation.


MENU (“SET”) MODE

The Menu system allows certain aspects of yourradio’s configuration to be customized for your per-sonal operating convenience. We do not recommendthat any of the default settings be changed, however,until you are thoroughly familiar with the operationof the VXA-150.

1. Press the [F] key, thenpress the CHANNELselector knob to activatethe Menu (“SET”)mode.

2. Rotate the CHANNELselector knob to selectthe Menu item (feature)you wish to view and/ormodify.

3. Once you have selectedthe desired Menu Item,press the CHANNELselector knob once toview the current settingfor the item.

4. Rotate the CHANNELselector knob to changethe setting of the item(ON to OFF, etc.).

5. Press the CHANNELselector knob to saveyour new setting.

6. If you need to changemore than one Menuitem, repeat steps 2 - 5.

7. Press the PTT switch toexit the Menu (“SET”)mode.

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MENU ListingA listing of the Menu items available via the SETmode may be found below.

MenuItem

SQLMCLRRESMSCNLBEEP

RSAV

LAMPSFT

PRTM

DWMD

POBPLCDIMIC

Function

Squelch Level SettingMemory Channel ClearScan-Resume Mode SettingScan Lamp On/OffKeypad Beeper On/Off

Receiver Battery Saver

LCD and Keypad Illumination ModeCPU Clock Shift

Priority Checking Time

Select theDual Watch/Priority FunctionSelect the Power on BeepSelect the LCD Display ReadoutInternal Microphone On/Off

AvailableValues0 ~ 8

–CAR/5on/oFFon/oFF

oFF/ABS/1:1 ~ 1:5

KEY/TGL/5on/oFF

05/10/15/20/25/30

DW/PRI

1/2/3/oFFNOR/INVon/oFF

Default

2–

CARonon

1:1

KEYoFF15

(1.5 sec)

DW

1NORoFF

SQLFunction: Squelch Level SettingAvailable Values: 0 ~ 8Default Setting: 2Select a setting for this Menu item which just si-lences the receiver when no signal is present. Usethe lowest setting which will keep the receiver quietbetween incoming transmissions.

MCLRFunction: Memory Channel ClearTo Clear a Memory channel:

1. Select the Menu Item MCLR.2. Press the CHANNEL selector knob, then rotate

the CHANNEL selector knob to recall thememory channel to be erased (“SET xx” will ap-pear on the display).

3. Press the CHANNEL selector knob, then turnthe CHANNEL selector knob one click to changethe display to “CLR xx”.

4. Press and hold the CHANNEL selector knob for2 seconds to exit.

Important Notice: An “erased” channel cannot berestored, and “CH - 001” cannot be erased, as it isused for “Priority Channel” operation.


RESMFunction: Scan-Resume Mode SettingAvailable Values: CAR/5Default Setting: CARIn the “CAR” (Carrier Drop) mode, the scanner willremain halted for as long as there is a carrier presenton the channel; after the carrier drops at the end ofthe other station’s transmission, the scanning willresume.In the “5” (5-Second Pause) mode, the scanner willhalt for five seconds only, after which scanning willresume (whether or not the other station is still trans-mitting).

SCNLFunction: Scan Lamp On/Off (while paused)Available Values: on/oFFDefault Setting: onIf you set this function to “on,” the lamp will be illu-minated whenever the scanner stops.

BEEPFunction: Keypad Beeper On/OffAvailable Values: on/oFFDefault Setting: onIf you do a lot of scanning, you may wish to set thisMenu item to “oFF,” as the Beeper will be heard eachtime the scanner halts.

RSAVFunction: Receive Battery SaverAvailable Values: oFF/ABSø/1:1 ~ 1:5Default Setting: 1:1The setting of 1:5 will promote the greatest conser-vation of battery capacity, but the receiver’s responsetime to incoming calls will be slowed somewhat.øABS: Automatic Battery Saver, based on activityon the receiver.Note: This feature does not operate during Scan orDual Watch.



LAMPFunction: LCD and Keypad Illumination ModeAvailable Values: KEY/TGL/5Default Setting: KEYIn the “KEY” mode, the lamp will be activated for 5seconds when any front panel key is pressed.In the “TGL” mode, the LAMP switch toggles thelamp on and off.In the “5” mode, the LAMP switch activates the lampfor 5 seconds.

SFTFunction: CPU Clock ShiftAvailable Values: on/oFFDefault Setting: oFFThis function is only used to move a spurious re-sponse “birdie” should it fall on a desired frequency.Consult your Vertex Standard dealer for details re-garding this function.


PRTMFunction: Priority Checking TimeAvailable Values: 05/10/15/20/25/30 (x0.1 sec)Default Setting: 15 (1.5 seconds)This Menu item allows you to define how often thePriority Channel will be checked for activity.

Note: The Dual Watch Polling time is 500 mS (fixed).

DWMDFunction: Select the Dual Watch/Priority FunctionAvailable Values: DW/PRIDefault Setting: DWIn the DW mode, the VXA-150 will activate the DualWatch feature when you press [F] à [SCAN (DW)].In the PRI mode, the VXA-150 will activate the Pri-ority feature when you press [F] à [SCAN (DW)].

POBPFunction: Select the style of the audible “Beeps” atPower-onAvailable Values: 1/2/3/oFF (the selections will beheard as you select them)Default Setting: 1


LCDFunction: Select the LCD Display ReadoutAvailable Values: NOR/INVDefault Setting: NORThis feature allows the characters on the display tobe turned upside-down, for easier viewing when car-rying the radio on your belt.


IMICFunction: Internal Microphone On/OffAvailable Values: on/oFFDefault Setting: oFFWhen operating the VXA-150 with External Avia-tion Headset (using supplied CT-60 Headset Cable)or optional MH-44A4B Speaker Microphone, the“oFF” setting causes the internal microphone to becut off. If an external headset or microphone is notplugged into the MIC/EAR jack, the internal micro-phone is activated irrespective of the configurationof this Menu item.


IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

Most operational difficulties can be solved by your Vertex Avionics dealer. Please contact your dealer first foradvice and assistance.

If the dealer is unable to assist you, you may contact us at Vertex Standard USA. We can be reached by tele-phone at (562) 404-2700 (ask the operator for Avionics Product Support).

If your radio requires repair, it must be sent to Vertex Standard USA. Please note the following:

r A Return Authorization is NOT required for repairs, either in or out of warranty. There is no need to contactus before sending a radio for repair.

r Please enclose a note describing the problem(s) with the radio, your name and shipping address (no P.O.Box numbers), and a telephone number at which we can reach you during business hours.

r Please also enclose a copy of your purchase receipt to establish the warranty date. Radio mainframes arewarranted for three years. Accessory items (batteries, antennas, chargers, etc.) are warranted for one year.

r Repair turnaround averages about 7 to 10 working days in our shop, excluding time in shipping. This timewill vary, based on our current workload.

r We can provide repair estimates upon your request. There is no additional charge for the estimate if youauthorize the repair. If you decline the repair after requesting an estimate, an estimate fee equal to ourcurrent schedule for 1/2 hour of labor will be charged.

r We return ship warranty repairs via UPS ORANGE (“3 Day Select”) service at our expense. Non-warrantyrepairs are returned via UPS BROWN (ground service) at your expense.

r The above information applies to repair procedures in the United States and Canada only. If you are in anyother country, please contact your dealer for specific information and instructions.


ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

Supplied AccessoriesNi-Cd Battery Pack (7.2V, 700mAh) FNB-64Overnight Charger NC-72B/C/Uø

Helical Antenna ATV-7Headset Cable CT-60Operating ManualWarranty Card

ø: “B” suffix is for use with 120 VAC,“C” suffix is for use with 230-240 VAC, or“U” suffix is for use with 230 VAC.

Available OptionsMH-44A4B Speaker MicrophoneFNB-V57 Ni-Cd Battery Pack (7.2V, 1100mAh)

(Requires VAC-400 or NC-76)FBA-25 Alkaline Battery CaseVAC-400 Desktop Rapid ChargerNC-76B/C/Uø Overnight Desktop ChargerE-DC-5B External Power CableCN-3 Antenna Adapter

Availability of accessories may vary. Some accessories are supplied as standard per local requirements, whileothers may be unavailable in some regions. Consult your Vertex Standard Dealer for details regarding theseand any newly-available options.

Connection of any non-Vertex Standard-approved accessory, should it cause damage, may void the LimitedWarranty on this apparatus.

1 2 3

4

7SPL

8BEEP SKIP

MW

DW

ANL

0

9

5 6 121.5

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

CT-60 Headset Cable

CN-3 Antenna Adapter (Option)

á External Antenna

E-DC-5B External Power Cable (Option)

PTT Switch (not supplied)An external PTT switch is requiredfor use with an aviation headset

Headset(not supplied)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

VXA-150 PROV OPERATING MANUAL

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VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan

VERTEX STANDARDUS Headquarters17210 Edwards Rd., Cerritos, CA 90703, U.S.A.International Division8350 N.W. 52nd Terrace, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33166, U.S.A.

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Copyright 2001VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.All rights reserved

No portion of this manualmay be reproduced withoutthe permission ofVERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

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