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Vertex VXA-220 Pro VI

Vertex Standard’s newest addition to the submersible airband portable! more...

$249.00

INFO

The Vertex Standard VXA-220 Pro VI is a compact, stylish, solid and submersible hand-held transceiver providing communication on the International Aircraft Communication Band. Additionally, it provides receive on the Navigation Band. Comes supplied with Ni-MH Battery(7.2v, 1400mAh), Wall Charger, Headset Adapter, Belt Clip and Flexible Antenna.

 

The VXA-220 boasts 700 mW of clean audio output and it also provides 8.33 kHz synthesizer steps for the new narrow-band channel plan.

 

The VXA-220 displays information with our exclusive Omni-GlowTM display back-lighting for minimal degradation of your night vision. Also, NOAA weather band monitoring, 8-character Alpha/Numeric Display, 150 Memory Channels, and 100 “Book Memory” Channels are included.

 

The VXA-220 has 700 mW of receiver audio. A great deal of effort was made to give you the best sounding audio from a compact portable.

 

The VXA-220 is built inside a rugged Aluminium case, carefully sealed to protect against water ingress. Built to survive immersion in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of three feet, VXA-220 can keep you communicating even if it gets wet due to severe weather or unforeseen water landings.

 

The VXA-220 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. The VX-220 includes a special feature that sounds an alarm when the special "Severe Weather" alert tone is received from a weather broadcast station. This can warn you of potentially hazardous flying conditions

 

TECH SPECS

FEATURES:

  • 5 watts TX output power (at 9.6VDC. 3.5W PEP typical, 1.5W carrier)

  • One-Touch Control Knob for easy access to VFO, Memories, and Weather

  • 3-way Display Titling (frequency, channel number, or 8 character tag)

  • Internal Sidetone Function when used with aviation headsets.

  • 250 Memory Channels – Includes 150 Programmable Memories plus 100 Book Memory Channels. 

  • Automatic Noise Limiter. Acts to reduce impulse noise from engine ignition systems.

  • One-Touch Emergency Frequency Access. Just press the [121.5] key for   instant operation on the       VHF airband emergency frequency.

  • Priority Dual Watch Function (A Vertex Exclusive!)

  • RX Battery Saver with adjustable save levels.

  • Water Resistant Construction

  • NOAA Weather Broadcast Receive. All 10 weather broadcast channels are
    pre-programmed   into a special memory bank. The VX-220 will automatically scan this special bank to find the  active broadcast in your area.

  • Automatic Active Weather Broadcast Locator (A Vertex Exclusive!)

  • Low Battery indicator

  • 3 Year Warranty


Power Output
5.0 W (PEP), 1.5 W (Carrier Power) @ 7.2 V DC 800mw audio amplifier.

 

OTHER INFO and FEEDBACK

Download the VXA-220 Owners Manual (pdf) 

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