| Vertex Standard VXA-220 Pro VI Air Band Aviation TransceiverAvailability: In Stock and Ready To Ship! International Orders  Part#: 788026106684 by Vertex Standard |
Note: Effective 10/03/2011 The 220V and 110V Packages will now include the E-DC-5B DC Charger and the FBA-25A Alkaline Battery Case as part of the complete package! Please see the "In The Box" tab for a list of all included accessories.
Fly through the air with the greatest of ease and stay on top of real-time information with the Vertex Standard VXA 220 Pro VI transceiver. With its rugged, compact, streamlined design, the Vertex VXA 220 device will transmit and receive important, crystal clear communication from both the International Aircraft Communication Band and the "NAV" band. Stacked with features, the Vertex Standard VXA 220 boasts a submersible aluminum construction that withstands as much as 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. This significant safety feature will maintain open lines of communication during a severe storm or unforeseen landing. The Omni-Glow TM display back-lighting causes minimal vision interference during night flights, and for additional safety there is one-touch emergency frequency access and an RX battery saver. You’ll get up-to-date alerts on NOAA Weather Channel forecasting, and you can save up to 250 memory channels. Built for the pilot’s convenience and safety, the Vertex Standard VXA 220 is the leading transceiver on the market. Take a look at the other Vertex Air Band Transceivers SkyGeek.com offers! Vertex Standard VXA-300 "Pilot III" Air Band Transceiver | Vertex Standard VXA-710 "Spirit" Air Band Transceiver
Note: Please use the Volt AC map below to determine which charger type will work in your location. Then with the options drop down near the add to cart button please select the correct charger type needed. Still have questions about plug types? Click here to get them answered at Wikipedia.  Overall Rating for Vertex Standard VXA-220 Pro VI Air Band Aviation Transceiver
 Don't go cheap By Pete from Albuquerque, NM on February 16, 2011 My unit has a maddening gremlin in it: sometimes it does not want to turn on. Or, rather, it turns on fine, but it's completely mute, not even the key beep. Nothing helps, not even getting the battery out. The only thing I can do is to leave it alone for a day or two and then it comes around and works fine. This happens very rarely, but because of it I cannot be depend on the radio. I just carry it around for emergencies now.The radio seems like a quality unit otherwise. I'm pretty sure it's a software issue. Pros:- Not unduly heavy and bulky like Sporty's.- Takes AA batteries with adapter I got at Skygeek. Cons:Reliability problem.Nice handheld By Dan on August 12, 2010 For the money, it's a nice unit. I'm a line mechanic for a regional airline, and it has proven to be very useful for communication when I need to talk to flight crews in the air or on the ground. I've even talked to them when they were more than 30 miles out! It's also been quite durable, considering I keep it in the console of my work van and it gets banged around quite a bit.Vertex Standard VXA-220 Pro VI Air Band Aviation Transceiver $215.00 4 2 Your question might already be answered below, wouldn't that be a time saver! If your question has not been answered below please click the "Ask a Question" button below, fill out the form, and one of our Geeks will answer it as quickly as possible. Note: Our Geeks are available Monday-Friday 9AM to 5PM (EST) normal business days, to respond to your questions.  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FeaturesRugged and Submersible Construction (3 feet / 1 m for 30 minutes): The VXA-220 is built inside a rugged Aluminum case, carefully sealed to protect against water ingress. Built to survive immersion in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of three feet, VXA-220 can keep you communicating even if it gets wet due to severe weather or unforeseen water landings.
Loud Audio (700 mW): Ideal for reception in noisy environments, high-powered audio of the VXA-220 is coupled to a large internal speaker, assuring solid copy throughout difficult and noisy conditions. 5-Watts TX Output Power (at 7.2 V. 5 W P.E.P typ., 1.5 W carrier): For reliable communications over difficult communications paths, the VXA-220 provides 5 Watts (PEP) of transmitter power (1.5 W carrier). With its excellent audio clarity, the VXA-220’s transmitter will get your message through. 250 Memory Channels (Incl. Pre-Programmed Book Memory Channels): The 150 regular memory channels and 100 pre-programmed “Book” memory channels can store just about any commonly-used operating frequencies that you choose. The memories may also be labeled with an Alpha-numeric title of up to 8 characters, for easy recognition. 8 Character Alpha Numeric Display: Providing an Alphanumeric Channel Label of up to 8 characters, the LCD display also provides convenient operating function icons to provide instant recognition of radio statuses. Back-lit Keypad and Display with Dimmer: For quick access to operating frequencies, simply enter the frequency information directly from the 17 button keypad, then press the “Push To Talk” (PTT) button to transmit. There is no need to store frequencies in memory before operating. NOAA Weather Channel Receive (U.S.A. Only): The VXA-220 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. NWR (NOAA Weather Radio) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from a nearby National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day. Working with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System, NWR is an "All Hazards" radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 telephone outages). Known as the "Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service," NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes more than 940 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in the VHF public service band at these seven frequencies (MHz):
NOAA Weather Alert (U.S.A. Only):The VXA-220 includes a special feature that sounds an alarm when the special "Severe Weather" alert tone is received from a Weather Broadcast station. This warns you of potentially hazardous flying conditions. RX Battery Saver: This feature is designed to maximize the life of the transceiver’s battery. When the VXA-220 is in the standby mode the battery saver de-energizes the transceiver’s circuitry, waking it up at user-selected intervals to sample for radioactivity. If no activity is detected the Pilot goes back into its sleep mode. Current consumption is minimized, thereby maximizing battery life. This feature is only found on Vertex Standard Airband transceivers. One Touch Emergency Frequency (121.5 MHz) Access: For lightning-fast access to the 121.5 MHz Emergency Frequency, a dedicated key on the front panel assures you of no delays in summoning help in an emergency. Other Features
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