Changing the data fields:

1)From the Default NAV page, press the MENU Key and select ‘Change Fields?’ (Figure 1-19).

Figure 1-19 Default NAV Page Menu

2)Turn the large right knob to select the data field to be changed.

3)Turn the small right knob to display a list of data options (Figure 1-20).

Figure 1-20 ‘Select Field Type’ Window

4)Press the ENT Key to select the desired data item and return to the Default NAV Page.

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INTRODUCTION

NAV/COM Page

From the Default NAV Page, turn the small right knob until the NAV/COM Page (Figure 1-21) is displayed.

 

 

Departure, Enroute, or

Frequency

Arrival Airport

 

 

 

Frequency

 

Type

 

 

 

 

List

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1-21 NAV/COM Page

The NAV/COM Page displays the available frequencies (communications and navigation) for the departure airport, any enroute airports which are included in the flight plan, and the final destination airport. When using the direct- to function, frequencies are listed for the airport nearest to the starting position and the destination airport.

Displaying the frequency list for the desired flight plan or direct-to airport:

1)Press the small right knob to activate the cursor on the airport identifier field (in the GPS Window).

2)Turn the small right knob to display the list of airports (departure, arrival, and enroute) for the flight plan or direct-to. Continue to turn the small right knob until the desired airport is selected.

3)Press the ENT Key to display the frequency list for the selected airport.

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GNS 530(A) specifications

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