Specifications

VX-8DR/DE OPERATING MANUAL 121
SENSOR MODE
SELECTING THE MEASUREMENT UNITS OF THE SENSOR UNIT
1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set
Mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 104: UNIT
SELECT.
3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set
Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the preferred unit (°C or °F).
5. Press the key to change the cursor to “BARO”, then
rotate the DIAL knob to select the preferred unit (hPa, mb,
mmHg, or inch).
6. Press the key to change the cursor to “ALTI”, then ro-
tate the DIAL knob to select the preferred unit (m or ft).
7. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
CORRECTING THE SENSOR UNIT
1. Press and hold the key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 103: UNIT
OFFSET.
3. Press the key briefly to enable adjustment of this Set
Mode Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to adjust the VX-8DR display to the
calibrated barometer value.
Note: The offset value appears in an “OFST” row.
5. Press the key to change the cursor to “ALTI”, then ro-
tate the DIAL knob to adjust the VX-8DR display to the
true altitude at your current location.
Note: The offset value appears in an “OFST” row.
6. Press the PTT switch briefly to save the new setting and
exit to normal operation.
The VX-8DR/DE’s altimeter calculates from atmospheric pressure. There-
fore, you must perform the Barometric correction first.
SENSOR MODE OPTIONS