The New VXA-300 Aviator Pilot III Transceiver is the result of over 45 years of engineering know how. It is compact, stylish, solid hand-held transceiver providing communication (transmit and receive) capability on the International Aircraft Communication Band ("COM" band: 118 ~ 136.975 MHz), and it additionally provides VOR and CDI navigation features on the "NAV" band (108 ~ 117.975 MHz.

The VXA-300 Nav Com Pilot III Transceiver features a more powerful audio amplifier than ANY other handheld airband transceiver and comes supplied with a 1400 mah nickel metal hydride battery pack that provide almost double the battery capacity of Icom's IC-A23 or IC-A5!

Vertex VXA-300 Pilot III Airband Nav-Comm Transceiver Specifications:

Pilot III Transceiver With 117 Volt Charger

5 Watt Nav-Comm Transceiver

Submersible Design

High Capacity Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack. Rated at 1400 Mah

Offers twice the battery life of Icom IC-A23 and IC-A5

Extra Large LCD Display for easy viewing

VOR/CDI Display

Built In VOX for "Hot Mic" Operation

P.A. Mode Operation

European 8.33 Khz Channel Spacing (RX only)

250 Memory Channels with 8 characyer alpha-numeric display

Back Lit Keypad and display with dimmer

PC Programmable

RX Battery Saver. Prolongs Battery Life

One Touch Emergenct Frequency (121.5 Mhz) Access

NOAA Severe Weather Alert

Recieves 108-137.975 Mhz Airband

NOAA Weather Receive

Additional Features:

Ultra Rugged, Submersible Case Construction:The Vertex VXA-300 Transceiver is built inside a rugged Aluminium case, carefully sealed to protect against water ingress. Built to survive immersion in water up to 30 minutes at a depth of three feet, Pilot III can keep you communicating even if gets wet if you have to ditch!

250 Memory Channels: The 150 regular memory channels and 100 preprogrammed "Book" memory channels can store just about any commonly-used operating frequencies that you choose. And the memories may be labeled with an Alpha-numeric title of up to 8 characters, for easy recognition.

NOAA Weather Channels: The Vertex VXA 300 Pilot III Transceiver 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.

Other Features of the Vertex VXA 300 Transceiver:•Automatic Noise Limiter •Ambient Temperature monitor •One-Touch Squelch (Monitor) Control •External DC Jack (12V) •Battery Voltage Display •8.33 or 25 kHz Channel Steps •Stop Watch and Count Down Timers •Easy-to use Menu System for Custom Configuration •PC Programmable

Receiver Audio Pitch Control: For improved reception under difficult conditions, the receiver's audio frequency response may be quickly adjusted by the user, to enhance either the high-frequency or low-frequency components, depending on the noise and/or interference encountered. A Vertex Standard exclusive!

One Touch Squelch Control!: Breaking the squelch threshold has never been easier. Press the monitor (MON) button for two seconds to open the Pilot III's squelch continuously. Press MON again to restore the original squelch settings. This is TRUE one- handed operation, without the need to fumble around with tightly spaced concentric knobs.

Accessories Included with the Vertex VXA 300 Transceivers:
FNB-83 1400 mah Nickel Metal Hydride Battery, NC-88B Wall Charger, CT-96 Headset adapter, ATV-9 Rubber Duck Antenna

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