SECTION 9: VLOC RECEIVER

9.1VLOC (VOR/LOCALIZER/GLIDESLOPE) RECEIVER OPERATIONS

The GNS 530 includes digitally-tuned VOR/localizer and glideslope receivers with the desired frequency selected in the VLOC Window, along the left-hand side of the display (Figure 9-1). Frequency selection is performed by pressing the small left knob and turning the small and large left knobs to select the desired frequency.

Figure 9-1 VLOC Window

Ident Audio and Volume

VLOC ident is enabled by pressing the VLOC Volume Knob. When VLOC ident is enabled, an ‘ID’ indication appears in the upper right corner of the VLOC Window, to the immediate right of ‘VLOC’ (Figure 9-1).

VLOC audio volume is adjusted using the VLOC Volume Knob. Turn the VLOC Volume Knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to decrease volume.

VLOC Window and Tuning

VLOC frequencies are tuned with the large and small left knobs when the tuning cursor is in the standby VLOC frequency field. The standby frequency always appears below the active frequency. The active frequency is the frequency currently in use.

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VLOC RECEIVER

The tuning cursor remains in the COM Window. To select a VOR/Localizer/ILS frequency, press the small left knob momentarily to place the cursor in the VLOC Window.

NOTE: The tuning cursor normally appears in the COM Window, unless placed in the VLOC Window by pressing the small left knob. When the tuning cursor is in the VLOC Window, it automatically returns to the COM Window after 30 seconds of inactivity. The active frequency in either window cannot be accessed directly–—only the standby frequency is highlighted by the tuning cursor.

To select a VOR/localizer/ILS frequency:

1)If the tuning cursor is not currently in the VLOC Window, press the small left knob momentarily (Figure 9-2).

Tuning Cursor in

VLOC Window

Figure 9-2 Tuning Cursor in VLOC Window

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GNS 530(A) specifications

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