VXA-300.pdf (1.61 MB) - Pilot Mall

Tuning MethodsThroughout this manual, you will see references to severaldifferent frequency setting methods. Each will be particularlyuseful in a particular operating situation, and theyare described below:VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator)The VFO is a “tuning dial”system which allows you totune through the NAV or COMbands using the DIAL selector,the Keypad, or the scanner. The VXA-300 has twoVFOs which are called VFO-A and VFO-B. Press the[SCAN(DW)] key momentarily to switch betweenVFO-A and VFO-B. You may set VFO-A to the NAVband, and VFO-B to the COM band, if you like.MR (Memory Recall)The MR (Memory Recall)mode of the VXA-300 providesthe user with the abilityto store and recall as many as150 channels in the radio’s main memory bank. Thesememory channels may also be labeled by you with analpha/numeric name of up to 8 characters in length, toaid in quick identification of the channel. See page 28for details on creating alpha/numeric labels.VXA-300 PILOT III OPERATING MANUALADVANCED OPERATION BOOK (Pre-Programmed) MemoriesThe Book memories are preprogrammed,either at the factoryor by your Dealer (dependingon your country’s requirements),typically including the major COM andNAV band station frequencies used in your area. TheBook memories can be changed by the user. See page42 for details. WX (Weather Channel) Memories (USA version only)Ten Weather Channels are pre-programmed at the factory.The VXA-300 will automaticallyscan this specialbank when it is selected by theuser.VFOWX( USA version only)PressMRBOOK15