BASIC OPERATION

Reception of Weather Channel Broadcasts (USA version only)

The VXA-700can receive VHF Weather Channel broad- casts, which may assist your flight planning. The VXA- 700 includes a ten-channel auto-search feature, which simplifies access to Weather Channels when you are in an unfamiliar location.

rTo receive Weather

Channels, press the key (repeatedly, if nec- essary) to select the Weather Channel mode. In the Weather Channel mode, “WX” will appear

upper left corner of the display.

rThe VXA-700will now scan quickly though the ten standard Weather Channels, and will stop on the first active station found.

rIf there are two or more weather channels audible in your area, you may select the alternate channel(s) by pressing the PTT switch. Pressing the PTT switch re- initiates the scanning process.

rIf there are no Weather Channels in your area, the scan- ner will not stop. Press the MONITOR button to stop the scanner.

rYou can also select Weather Channels manually by rotating the DIAL selector knob.

rTo exit the Weather Channel mode, press the key momentarily to return to the VFO mode.

Note: The Weather Channel mode memorizes the last Weather Channel you have used, and will retain this information until the radio is turned off.

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VXA-700 SPIRIT OPERATING MANUAL