Vertex Pro VI VXA-220 Transceiver

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List Price: ~~$325.00~~
Our Price: $189.00

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Vertex Pro VI VXA-220 Transceiver
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The Vertex Standard VXA-220 Pro VI is a compact, stylish, solid and submersible hand-held transceiver providing communication on the International Aircraft Communication Band. Additionally, it provides receive on the Navigation Band.

The VXA-220 is one of the world's only air-band transceivers that are rugged enough to pass the stringent MIL-STD 810D and E testing. The durable high impact housing and unique clamshell chassis assures reliable performance even under the most adverse operating conditions. Vertex Standards extensive rubber gasketing system around the housing seams, keypad, knobs, microphone jack, and speaker grille insures that the VXA-220 sets a new standard for water resistance among air-band transceivers available today!

Rugged and Submersible Construction: 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 3 feet.

Loud Audio:(700mW)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.

250 Memory Channels: The 150 regular memory channels and the 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.

Tough and rugged aren't the 220's only features. It also boasts styling and functions never seen before in an avionics handheld. It's loud, clear audio, backlit keypad and display, high contrast 8 character alpha-numeric display and built-in sidetone are everything that today's pilot would want in a backup transceiver.

Comes supplied with Ni-MH Battery(7.2v, 1400mAh), Wall Charger, Headset Adapter, Belt Clip and Flexible Antenna.

FEATURES:

5 watts TX output power (at 9.6VDC. 3.5W PEP typical, 1.5W carrier)
One-Touch Control Knob for easy access to VFO, Memories, and Weather
3-way Display Titling (frequency, channel number, or 8 character tag)
Internal Sidetone Function when used with aviation headsets.
250 Memory Channels - Includes 150 Programmable Memories plus 100 Book Memory Channels.
Automatic Noise Limiter. Acts to reduce impulse noise from engine ignition systems.
One-Touch Emergency Frequency Access. Just press the [121.5] key for instant operation on the VHF airband emergency frequency.
Priority Dual Watch Function (A Vertex Exclusive!)
RX Battery Saver with adjustable save levels.
Water Resistant Construction
NOAA Weather Broadcast Receive. All 10 weather broadcast channels are
pre-programmed into a special memory bank. The VX-220 will automatically scan this special bank to find the active broadcast in your area.
Automatic Active Weather Broadcast Locator (A Vertex Exclusive!)
Low Battery indicator
3 Year Warranty

List Price: ~~$325.00~~
Our Price: $189.00

Other Helpful Documents:
VXA-220 Owner's Manual
Vertex VXA-220 Owner's Manual

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Transceivers > Vertex Aviation Transceivers
Transceivers > COM Transceivers

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Customer Reviews For Vertex Pro VI VXA-220 Transceiver:
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Saturday, January 26, 2008
better than a radio shack scanner
by Francis from Columbia Missouri USA
Review: the 2-legged headset adapter is the pitts

Thursday, January 10, 2008
Good product, no complaints
by josh from lincoln CA USA
Pros: Very loud volume, and long battery life
Cons: wish it had a little longer antenae
Review: I have had no problems with this product at all. Range and volume all seem good. Headset adapter worked fine as well, easy to use and would work great for a backup!

Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Does what it should
by A Customer from Huntington, WV
Pros: Durable, good battery life, great reception
Cons: None
Review: Received this Tx for my birthday in July. Have used it quite a bit as a reciever on the ground and in the air. Have had no problems with noise and the one time I used it airborne (just to see if it worked) my transmissions were picked up just fine. I also like the ability to tune into NOAA weather broadcasts while airborne and to listen to the ATIS before I leave for the airport.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
by IKONOMOS from Jamaica NY USA
Review: I would buy this product again and again
Your shop have:
Good prices
Good delivery
Analytical information delivery
I hope to shop and other time (maybe leather fly jacket delivery direct I Greece)

Saturday, November 03, 2007
Fixed the hissing audio problem
by C-150 Pilot from Ottawa Canada
Pros: Radio works ok.
Cons: none
Review: There would be a hiss in the audio as described below (even at full squelch - 8). This was fixed by using a smaller external antenna similar in length to the rubber ducky antenna that comes with the radio.

Saturday, October 27, 2007
Can't be used as an inflight back up radio.
by Cessna 150 pilot. from Ottawa Canada
Pros: Works well on the ground as an air band reciever.
Cons: Dosen't work while air born.
Review: [editor note: this customer has submitted a modification to this original review above]
This radio works well on the ground as a toy. But I don't think you can use it as a backup com.

Mine produces a hiss in the received audio when air born that makes it sometimes impossible to hear a tower radio transmission. This hissing starts when your about 200ft above the ground on take off and continues until about 200ft from the ground on landing. Turning the squelch up full (8) makes no difference.

Also the unit will not transmit with the power needed for reliable communication from inside a metal aircraft while air born. I understand that its only 5 watt, but if the tower can't receive your transmit from only 8-10 miles away then the radio can't be used.

I hooked the radio up to the aircrafts external com antenna, and this improves transmit. The radio transmit was acceptable and could be received from twenty miles, but the received audio hiss still occurs.

I sent the radio back to Vertex for warranty and it was returned after about 1 month. They said they replaced some parts and the radio tested normal. But its operation is still the same as described above.

The radio receives the weather channel broadcasts very well from inside the aircraft at all times regardless of which antenna is used.

Friday, October 05, 2007
vertex vxa 220 transciever
by scott from Rahway NJ USA
Pros: quality product
Review: great unit,lives up to all expectations, performance and quality that semms rare these days

Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Good Value Excellent Performance
by GD from Martinsburg, WV
Pros: Durability, Transmit power, Volume level, programable features, battery life (includes rechargable battery and charger)
Cons: Headset adapter
Review: After 30+ years of GA and commercial flying this is my first handheld transceiver. Guess I have been lucky - so far only one comm outage albeit on a VFR in the NY Metro area! This is a nice unit. I looked at the Sporty's navcomm but the durability of this unit is what sold me. I know, nobody preflights in the rain right?

Good performance as a backup comm although the headset adapter seems a bit finicky. I can't get it to work with my ptt and Telex headset.

Overall a good unit for the <$200 price. Some places it is offerred for [less]. Shop around [and do a price match].

Thursday, August 16, 2007
Transciever
by A Customer from Manila
Pros: Great reception.
Review: This is really cool. The reception is amazing. The best toy I ever had.

Sunday, August 05, 2007
Great
by Jake from California
Pros: Small, compact, light, strong build, quality good
Cons: Headset adapter SUCKS and requries push to talk switch
Review: Works as advertised. Well built and easy to use. Great for IFR backup, listening to tower and for student solos. Battery life seems pretty good so far. I am very happy with this purchase. Much smaller than the Sporty's one.

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Previous Customer Questions For Vertex Pro VI VXA-220 Transceiver:
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On Thursday, April 24, 2008 a customer asked:
Q: Does it come with a headset adapter?
A: Yes it does.

On Friday, March 07, 2008 a customer asked:
Q: doe's this radio come with a desktop charger. or just a regular wall charger?
A: It comes with a standard wall charger.

On Tuesday, December 25, 2007 a customer asked:
Q: its not really clear and though i did try reading it a couple of times i still cannont figure out if its got nav capabilities as well.
A: This is not a true NAV-COM transceiver. It is primarily used for communication although it can receive on the NAV band frequencies (108.000 - 117.975 MHz).