SL40 TM VHF Comm pilot’s guide
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Introduction Welcome ... Welcome to a new era of aviation communication. Once again, Garmin AT, Inc. has set new standards in features and ease of use for the general aviation public. The SL40 is a VHF Communications Transceiver for use by the aviation pilot. Packaged in a new slim form factor that helps you get the most out of limited panel real estate without limiting features and performance.
Introduction Contacting the Factory Compliance, License, and Warranty Information Serial Number Use this area to record the serial number in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. The serial number is located on the back of the unit. Serial Number: Contacting the Factory If the SL40 unit fails to operate despite troubleshooting efforts, contact Garmin Technical Support for assistance.
Introduction Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome ... ............................................................. i History of Revisions................................................ i Ordering Information ............................................. i Introduction..................................... i Contacting the Factory ......................................... ii Product Registration and Support........................ ii Getting Started ................................................
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Getting Started Getting Started Display This guide describes the operation of the SL40 VHF Communication Transceiver. Display The 1-line by 16-character display is composed of 5x7 dot matrix alphanumeric high intensity LEDs. A photocell is located in the top left corner of the front panel display. The photocell automatically controls the intensity of the display from low brightness at night to high brightness during daylight operation. Brightness levels may also be controlled manually.
Getting Started Annunciators and Controls TX - Transmit\ s - Standby Frequency m - Monitor Mode I - Intercom Annunciators Annunciators Several annunciators are used to help indicate the operating modes of your SL40. The TX (Transmit) annunciator is lighted whenever you are transmitting. If the avionics bus drops below 9 VDC, the SL40 will not transmit. An LED will be lighted above the MON and RCL buttons when these functions are selected. An “s” will appear to the left of the Standby frequency.
Getting Started Controls EC (Emergency Channel) Press the EC button to load the Emergency Channel (121.500 MHz) as the standby frequency. The Monitor function is automatically enabled. MON (Monitor) Press the MON button to listen to the standby frequency. When the active frequency receives a signal, the unit will switch automatically to the active frequency. RCL (Recall) Press the RCL button to retrieve stored frequencies.
Detailed GettingOperation Started Selecting Frequencies Detailed Operation This section introduces the basic operating details of the SL40 VHF Communications Transceiver. Volume, Power, and Squelch Control Power On/Off Turn the Power/Volume control clockwise past the OFF detent. The SL40 may be installed to be powered from the avionics panel so the on/off control will be disabled. Volume Turn the Power/Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume level and counterclockwise to decrease volume.
Detailed Operation Frequency Monitoring The Frequency Monitoring function allows you to listen to the Standby frequency, while monitoring the Active frequency for activity. Press the MON button to listen to the standby frequency. A small “m” is displayed in front of the Standby frequency. When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will switch automatically to the Active frequency and then switch back when activity ceases.
Detailed GettingOperation Started Auto Stack, User, & Weather Frequencies 119.10 LST121.80 Viewing the Auto Stack List 119.10 MEM121.80 119.10 MEM124.55 Viewing User Stored Frequencies Auto Stack List (LST) The SL40 keeps track of the last eight Active frequencies and stores them in a stack. Duplicate frequencies are not stored. 1. Press RCL and then turn the Large, outer knob to display the Auto Stack List (LST). 2. Then, turn the Small, inner knob to view the stored frequencies.
Detailed Operation Removing a Frequency from User Memory You may edit the contents of User memory to remove its stored frequencies when you want to make a change or you receive a “MEM Full” message. 1. Press RCL. Turn the Large knob to the User (MEM) frequencies. 2. Press MEM. Turn Large knob to show “Remove.” 3. Turn the Small knob to choose the frequency to Remove. 4. Press MEM to remove the frequency. Or, turn the Large knob to “Abort” and press MEM to cancel and leave memory as it was.
Detailed GettingOperation Started Intercom and Stuck Mic 6. Press MEM to save the displayed ID. Turn the Large knob to “Done” and press MEM. The alphanumeric ID for a frequency is displayed only when looking at user stored frequencies using the recall (RCL) feature. The stored frequency is displayed numerically once selected as the active or standby frequency. You can remove the ID for a frequency while retaining the frequency in User memory by setting all characters to underscores and pressing MEM. 119.
Detailed Operation System Functions System Functions The SL40 includes a number of System Functions that give you more information about your communication equipment. Press and hold the MON button for about three seconds to reach the System Function. Turn the Large, outer knob to display the available functions. Adjustments are made with the Small, inner knob. Press the MON button again to exit the System Functions.
Detailed GettingOperation Started System Functions RFLvl 123 RF Level 10 RF Level The RF Level function shows the relative signal strength of the frequency you are listening to. The range displayed is between 0 and 255. The value will constantly change as you are viewing it as signal conditions change.
Detailed Operation System Functions Noise Level The Noise Level function shows the relative received noise level of the frequency you are listening to. The range displayed is between 0 and 255. The value will constantly change as you are viewing it as signal conditions change. NOISE Headphone Level The Headphone Level function allows you to adjust the headphone audio level. Turn the Small knob to change the value. Setting the value to 0 slaves the headphone audio level to the volume control knob.
Appendix System Functions Intcom Lvl 100 Intercom Level Sidton Lvl 100 Sidetone Level Lo Dsp Lvl 0 Hi Dsp Lvl 50 Low and High Display Levels 12 Intercom Level This function adjusts the Intercom Audio Level. Turn the Small knob to change the value. The range is from 0 to 255. Setting the value to 0 slaves the sidetone level to the volume control knob. Sidetone Level This function displays and adjusts the sidetone audio level. Turn the Small knob to change the value. The range is from 0 to 255.
Appendix SL40 Specifications Specifications Features 760 Communication Channels Frequency Range: 118 to 136.
Appendix Specifications, Accessories, & Packing Accessories and Packing List To obtain accessories for your SL40 please contact your Garmin dealer. Help us better support you by completing our on-line registration form today! Registration ensures that you will be notified of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Please, have the serial number of your SL40 handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for our Product Registration link on the home page.
© 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Garmin AT P/N 560-0954-02 Rev.
