SM06 Rev. 4.10

Tac/Com Control Head Manual

3.5.1Channel Editing

EDIT Switch

When the EDIT switch is in the CH position, the ID, RX, and TX information may be edited. The position or character to be edited will flash or blink on and off. When channel editing of data is in progress, operation of the radios is suspended, and the dual function edit switches work in the following way:

3.5.1.1SELECT Switch

SELECT

Switch

This switch is used to step the data entry up or down (+/-) on the currently marked radio. The character that will be selected flashes. This flashing character is referred to as the editing cursor, since it shows what is about to change. The intelligent editor within the control head only permits a valid choice for every position for data entry. This is to aid operators in reducing entry mistakes, particularly when busy with other flight procedures.

The selection choices are strung together in a circle, and choices move through this circle with the SELECT switch as shown below in the diagram:

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