RUGGED MIL-STD CONSTRUCTION AND ULTRA COMPACT SIZE

The Vertex Standard "Pilot" meets the demanding ruggedness requirements of MIL-STD 810. The durable high impact housing and die-cast chassis assure reliable performance even under the most adverse operating conditions. And Vertex Standard Pilot's extensive rubber gasketing system around the housing seams, keypad, knobs, microphone jacks and speaker grill ensures that the Vertex Standard "Pilot" sets a new standard for JIS-4 grade water resistance among airband transceivers available today!

DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY VIA EASY-TO-READ BACK-LIT KEYPAD

For quick access to operating frequencies, simply enter the frequency information directly from the 16 button keypad, then press the "Push To Talk" (PTT) button to transmit. There's no need to store frequencies in memory before you can operate on them.

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE, ALTITUDE AND DENSITY ALTITUDE MEASURING CAPABILITY (Option)

Adding the optional SU-1 sensor unit will activate many useful features on the Vertex Standard "Pilot". With the SU-1 installed the "Pilot" will monitor barometric pressure and altitude (not intended for primary navigation purposes) and provide the current density altitude calculations with a simple keystroke. There is also an easy to follow calibration procedure to aid in the accuracy of this feature. These parameters may also be monitored while the radio is turned off.

150 MEMORY CHANNELS

50 Regular Memory channel and 100 "Book" Memory channels can store just about any commonly used operating frequencies that you choose. Convenient Alpha-Numeric display titling makes recalling information stored in memory channels quick and easy.

ONE TOUCH SQUELCH CONTROL

Breaking the squelch threshold has never been easier. Press the monitor (MON) button for two seconds and the Vertex Standard "Pilot"'s squelch remains opened for monitoring weak and distant signals. Pressing MON again restores squelch settings. This is TRUE one handed operation. No need to fumble with tightly spaced concentric knobs!

RECEIVE BATTERY SAVER

This feature is designed to maximize the life of the transceiver's battery. When the "Pilot" is in the standby mode the battery saver de-energizes the transceivers circuitry, waking up at user selected intervals to sample for radio activity. If no activity is detected the Vertex Standard "Pilot" goes back into its sleep mode. Current consumption is minimized, thereby maximizing battery life. This feature is only found on Yaesu Airband transceivers!

TEMPERATURE MEASURING FEATURE INCLUDED

The Vertex Standard "Pilot" includes a temperature-sensing device, which is used to provide a read out of the ambient temperature. The temperature sensor readout may be activated even when the unit is turned off.

NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS (U.S.A. Only)

The "Pilot" can receive all 10 NOAA weather broadcast frequencies. The Automatic Active Weather Channel Locator (a Yaesu exclusive) automatically scans for active NOAA weather stations in your area when the Weather band is selected.

MENU MODE

The "Pilot" allows easy access to the Menu ("set") mode. The Menu mode is a straightforward and intuitive feature for changing the operating parameters of the Vertex Standard "Pilot". This will allow easy user access to squelch settings, clearing memory information, scanning, scan lamp, keypad beep, battery saver settings, display backlighting and priority channel check time. Setting the more advanced features of a transceiver has never been easier.

3 WAY DISPLAY TITLING AND BACK LIT DISPLAY

Easy to use, versatile access to channel information is critical to successful transceiver operation. Only Yaesu Airband transceivers offer you one-touch access to three different methods of displaying memory channel information: Operating Frequency, Channel Number, or Alpha-Numeric Title.

HEADSET ADAPTER INCLUDED

The CT-60 headset adapter is a convenient way to operate the Vertex Standard "Pilot" with your favorite aviation headset, intercom and external push to talk switch. The internal side tone feature will allow you to monitor your transmitted audio through your headset in noisy cockpit environments.

PC PROGRAMMABLE

The channel configurations are can be easily re-programmed in minutes using the optional PC Programming cable (CT-42), software (CE41A) and your PC. As your operating needs change, you can quickly re-program your "Pilot" with the important frequency data you need.

OTHER FEATURES

• Automatic Noise Limiter
• Skip Scan
• Split Channel Operation
• One Touch Emergency Frequency (121.5 MHz) Access
• 5 Watts PEP (@7.2 V DC) Transmit Power Output
• External DC Input (DC 12 V). Optional E-DC-5B required
• Low Battery Indicator
• Optional Alkaline Battery Case

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

• Helical Antenna ATV-7
• Ni-Cd Battery Pack (7.2 V, 700 mAh) FNB-64
• Overnight Desktop Charger (120 VAC) NC-77B/C/U *
• Belt Clip
• Headset Cable CT-60
• Operating Manual