ODerator’s Manual K x 99 Handheld Aviation Transceiver
Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................... 2 General Information Equipment Description ............................................................. License Requirements .............................................................. Antenna Requirements ............................................................. Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) Battery Pack..................................... Alkaline Battery Pack ...................................
Introduction This manual contains information relative to the operation and programming of the KX 99 Transceiver. It is best to review the entire manual before attempting use of the KX 99. However, persons who require immediate communications capability but do not have time to study the entire manual can begin on page 1, Basic Communications Operation. Information on available accessory items is contained in the last section of this manual.
General Information This section contains a basic description of the KX 99 Transceiver as well as suggestions and factors to consider before using the KX 99. Close adherence to these suggestions will assure a more satisfactory performance from the equipment. Equipment Description License Requirements The KX 99 is a 760 channel, hand-held VHF aircraft communications transceiver with a 1.5 watt transmitter output.
aircraft radios and antennas so little difficulty should be encountered when connecting to an existing aircraft communicationsor navigation antenna. VOR navigation signals are received best by a horizontal antenna while communications signals are received best by a vertical antenna. This is a good point to keep in mind when trying to receive weak signals.
Caution: To avoid possible damage to the KX 99 make absolutely certain that the 7 15V/230V select switch located on the trickle charger is in the correct position for the voltage to be used. Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) Battery Pack The standard power source supplied with the KX 99 is a 9.6 volt, 720 mA hour, rechargeable nickelcadmium battery pack. The battery that is shipped with the KX 99 will not be fully charged and should be charged prior to use.
The alkaline battery pack holds 8 'AA" size cells. To gain access to the 8 cells, first remove the battery pack from the KX 99 (see below). Next, with one hand holding the outside of the battery pack case, use the other hand to press down firmly on the center hub on the top of the case. The battery cell holder will slide out the bottom of the case. Alkaline battery life will be approximately the same as that of a NiCad for a 90% STBY, 5% REC and 5% TX duty cycle.
KX 99 Controls SPEAKER MICROPHONE 7
Top Controls E. Headphone Jack When a headphone is used, the headphone connector of the headphone/microphone adapter is plugged into this jack. Also, an earphone or an external speaker having a 2.5 millimeter, 2 conductor plug may be plugged directly into this jack. The internal speaker is disabled when this jack is being used. A. OnlOffNolume Knob Turning the knob clockwise from the OFF position turns the unit on and increases the speaker volume as clockwise rotation is continued. B.
L. WX (Weather Key) Pressing the WX key and any of the numeric keys 1 through 7 will enable the unit to receive NOAA National Weather Service Broadcasts on any of the 7 weather channels. Front Controls ' j 1. Numeric Keys The numeric keys on the keyboard are used to enter frequencies into the KX 99. For example, entering the numbers 1 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 2 in sequential order would enable the unit to receive and transmit on 126.525MHz.
0. MEM (Memory Key) Depressing the MEM key and then any numeric key 0 through 9 tunes the KX 99 to the frequency stored in that memory location. PRO (Program Key) Pressing the 2ND key followed by the PRO key (2nd function of the MEM key) puts the KX 99 in the program mode. The displayed frequency is then programmed into the desired memory channel by pressing the appropriate numeric key. R.
KX 99 Operation Basic Communications Operation With a charged battery pack attached and an antenna installed on the unit, turn the OnlOffNolume knob to the ON position. The unit will display the last frequency entered when the unit was turned off. This frequency is set at 118.00MHz at the factory. With the squelch adjusted completely open (counterclockwise) adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
Basic NAV CDI Mode condition is indicated by the CDI bars extending across the entire length of the top of the display and the absence of a TO or FR annunciation above the selected course. To enter a VOR frequency (115.90MHz for example) press the keys on the keyboard in the following order: I '1'1 I I 1 I I I I I I I I I l 1 ' 1 4 I I I I I I I I I1 oesl 15.90 This display indicates that a VOR signal is being received.
For example, to center the CDI below with a "TO" indication press the following keys: Centering the CDI with a TO Indication While a VOR signal is being received, pressing the 2ND key followed by the AUTO TO key will activate the Auto Course Mode and automatically center the CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) with the " T O annunciator displayed. The OBS setting is then latched and the CDI operates in the basic NAV CDI mode.
For example, to enter the radial tracking mode press the following keys: Displaying Radial from the VOR Station w+E] RAD The radial tracking mode is activated by first selecting a VOR frequency and then pressing the 2ND key followed by the RAD key. The CDI will no longer be displayed. A "FR" (From) annunciation is displayed above the OBS window. The radial from the VOR station is displayed in the OBS window.
Programming Memory Locations 1-9 Now that the desired frequency has been entered, it now must be stored in Memory Location number 1 as desired. Press the keys on the keyboard in the following order: Ten memory locations exist so that frequently used frequencies can be quickly called up and so that these same frequencies may be scanned in the memory scan mode. Any frequency from 108.00 to 136.975 (135.
Recalling Memory Locations Any of the frequencies from the ten memory locations can be recalled by simply pressing the MEM key on the keyboard followed by the corresponding Memory Location. For example, pressing MEM and then the 1 key will recall the frequency stored in Memory Location 1. To recall the frequency previously stored in Memory Location 1 press the keys on the keyboard in the following order: (Before pressing) 7 125.
The transmit frequency of 122.10MHz may now be entered. Depress the keys on the keyboard in the following order: II I 1 I 1 1 1 I 11’1’1 I 1 I ;; I + ] 1 +2 F) + l F +l I 1 Two seconds after a valid frequency has been entered the display will revert back to the receive frequency and any appropriate CDI indication. The transmit frequency may be checked by momentarily depressing the Mike Key button on the side of the unit.
Memory Lockout Memory Lockout applies only to the Memory Scan mode and not the Frequency Scan mode. Any of the 10 Memory Locations can be omitted from the scanning sequence. The memory location is first displayed in the frequency window and then locked out. For example, to lockout the frequency stored in Memory Location 2 depress the keys on the keyboard in the following order: I 1; 1 lZ3.50 I The frequency window will now display the frequency stored in Memory Location 2.
To exit the Frequency Scan mode at any time, simply depress the SCN button on the keyboard again. If the unit is keyed during scan operation the scan option will be disabled and the unit will remain tuned to the frequency it was tuned to when the unit was keyed. If either Memory Location 1 or Memory Location 9 contains a navigation frequency (108.00 MHz to 117.95MHz) the scan limit will be the appropriate end of the communications band.
Priority Programming To program a priority frequency into memory it must first be entered on the display. For example, to enter the frequency 123.50MHz as the Priority frequency press the keys on the keyboard in the following order: 1 7+m + E +m l +pq The frequency 123.50MHz is now displayed on the frequency window. Continue to press the keys on the keyboard in the following order: 123.50 A “P“ will appear in the lower left corner of the display. The frequency window will display the Priority frequency.
To receive any of the 7 NOAA National Weather Service channels press the WX key followed by the weather channel number you wish to receive. For example to receive weather channel 1 depress the keys in the following order: Radio Broadcasts Broadcast frequencies ranging from 162.40 to 162.55MHz are used for the 7 different weather channels. These frequencies are available on the KX 99 and are listed below: Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Frequency 162.550MHZ 162.400MHz 162.475MHz 162.425MHz 162.450MHz 162.
NOAA WEATHER RADIO NETWORK Over 350 stations are operated by NOAA nation wide.
LOCATlON CHANNEL LOCATION INDIANA FLORIDA 'Clewiston Daytona Beach Fort Myers Gainesville Jacksonville Key West Melbourne Miami Orlando Panama City Pensacola Tallahassee Tampa West Palm Beach 'Bloomington Evansville Fort Wayne Indianapolis Lafayette South Bend Terre Haute 2 2 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque (DT) Sioux City Waterloo 3 1 1 1 3 2 2 3 1 2 3 1 KANSAS Chanute Colby Concordia Dodge City Ellsworth Topeka Wichita 2 1 1 7 2 2 3 1 2 6 3 2 3 1 3 2 3 1 KENTUCKY A
LOCATION CHANNEL LOCATION MARYLAND Baltimore Hagerstown Salisbuty MISSOURI (CONT'D) 2 Kansas City St. Joseph St.
LOCATION LOCATION CHANNEL OREGON NEW YORK Albany Binghamton Buffalo Elmira Kingston New York City 'Riverhead Rochester Syracuse Astoria Brookings Coos Bay Eugene Klamath Falls Medford Newport Pendleton Portland Roseburg Salem 1 3 1 1 3 1 3 2 1 NORTH CAROLINA Asheville Cape Hatteras Charlotte Fayetteville New Bern Raleigh/Durham Rocky Mount Wilmington Winston-Salem 2 3 Allentown Clearfield Erie Harrisburg Johnstown Philadelphia Pittsburgh State College Wilkes-Barre Williamsport 2 1 3 4 2 2 1
LOCATION CHANNEL LOCATION TENNESSEE Bristol Chattanooga Cookeville Jackson Knoxville Memphis Nashville Shelbyville Waverly VERMONT 1 1 Burlington 'Marlboro Windsor 2 4 3 VIRGINIA Heathsville 'Lynchburg Norfolk Richmond Roanoke 1 3 2 2 1 1 3 3 WASHINGTON 2 1 2 Neah Bay Olympia Seattle Spokane Wenatchee Yakima 3 3 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 2 3 1 WEST VIRGINIA Beckley Charleston Clarksburg Gilbert Hinton Romney Spencer Sutton 2 3 1 1 2 3 2 1 6 2 1 7 4 7 6 5 2 WISCONSIN 1 La Crosse (DT) Green
KX 99 Accessories Desktop Single Battery Charger Will charge one KX 99 NiCad battery pack to 90% of the battery capacity in one hour. Once the charging function is complete, the unit will automatically switch to a trickle rate to maintain the charge without damaging the battery pack. Size: 7.0 x 3.75 x 3.5 inches. Weight: 3 Ibs. 2 02. Power Cord: Grounded, 3 Conductor Cable, 78" length. 50/60 Hz.
12V Vehicular Dropln Trickle Charger Charges KX 99 NiCad battery pack in 14 hours or less. KX 99 is secured in base with spring loaded rollers. A rugged adjustable mounting bracket attaches the base securely to dash or lamp mount. NOT FOR USE WITH 28V ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. Input: 12-18 VDC. Power Cord: 2 wire (redhlack), red with in-line fuse, Length 10 ft. P/N 062-00107-0080 Plug in 115V/230V Wall Trickle Charger (Included with KX 99) Charges KX 99 NiCad battery pack in 14 hours or less.
Nicad Battery Pack (Included with KX 99) t May be recharged with any of the battery chargers previously described. 720mAH. Size: 2.55 x 1.50 x 2.95 inches. PIN 200-03224-0081 HeadphonelMicrophoneAdapter (Included with KX 99) Allows standard size headphone and microphone plugs to work with KX 99. PIN 071-00049-0000 Antenna Adapter with Cable Allows KX 99 to use existing external aircraft COMM or NAV antennas. One adapter required for COMM antenna and one for NAV antenna.
Flexible Antenna (Included with KX 99) BNC connector. P/N 071-01441 -0000 Leather Case with Cutouts, Cover and Belt Loop Deluxe leather case. Has cutouts to allow viewing display and oeration of KX 99 when unit is in case. Unique holster clip traps the battery pack in the bottom of the case yielding maximum access to the radio top controls. Includes leather top cover and detachable swivel belt loop. The belt loop will accept up to 2 314 inch wide belts.
Leather Cover Only for Leather Case Fits both leather cases (071-00041-0081 8.071-00038-0081) PIN 071-00034-0080 Belt Loop Only for Leather Case Fits both leather cases (071-00041-0081 8. 071-00038-0081) !I PIN 071-00037-0080 Leather Case with Cover and Belt Loop Deluxe leather case. Unique holster clip traps the battery pack in the bottom of the case yielding maximum access to the radio top controls. Includes leather top cover and detachable swivel belt loop.
Leather Shoulder Strap for Case PIN 071-00036-0080 Cloth Carrying Case Protective padded case for transportinglstoring KX 99. Separate pouch on side for antenna storage. KX 99 controls not accessible when in carrying case. PIN 071-06118-0000 Belt Clip (Included with KX 99) PIN 047-07525-0001 Belt Clip Screws (Not Shown) (Included with KX 99) 2 Required.
In Case Service is Required In case you have difficulties with the operation of the KX 99, first check these items: Make sure the battery is charged. Check that the squelch knob is properly adjusted. Verify that you have followed the correct operating procedures described in this manual. If repairs are required, the unit may be taken to your nearest authorized BendidKing Service facility or it may be sent directly to the factory service department. BEIYDIXIKIG Customer Service Department 400 N.
Specifications ~ KX 99 Technical Characteristics Compliance Physical Characteristics Frequency Stability Operating Temperature Range Power Requirements Receive: Squelched Receive: Full volume Transmit: Receiver Frequency Range ~~ FCC: Part 87 8.O"H x 2.6W x 1.6"D, Weight: 1.75 Ibs. .002% -20 to +55 Degrees C. 9.6 VDC 70 mA. 200 mA. 1200 mA. 108 to 136.975 MHz (PIN 069-1026-01) 161.50 to 163.275 MHz Weather - 6 d B a t r 5KHz AM 6 dB at 1 pV soft 'A Selectivity Sensitivity N Wx 12 dB SlNAD at 1 pV.
