The COM 2000 represents 20 years of refinement in that process, based on the feedback of customers that have used the COM 760. The COM 2000 takes the original idea of the COM 760: a simple to use, reliable, and without the frills of other radios;...
O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L The COM 2000 transceiver is a Voice Modulated communications device utilizing Amplitude modulation, with a maximum power of 10W, operating in the 6K00A3E emission designator, with a 25kHz channel spacing.
From 10 µV to 200 µV the audio level will not vary more than 3db. Transmitter: Carrier Power 8W nom. RMS Duty Cycle Manufacturer’s Model Number COM 2000 Part Number VPN 0800105 Revision 4 Page 7 of 30 December 2013...
O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED Table 2: Equipment Supplied DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER COM 2000 – 760 Channel Radio 0800105 INSTALLATION KIT 651002 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED Table 3: Equipment Not Supplied...
Antennas 2.3.4.2 One antenna is required for the COM 2000 installation. A standard COM antenna can be used with the unit such as a COMANT CI-121 or equivalent. Follow the antenna manufacture’s installation Manual to ensure proper installation of the antenna.
POST INSTALLATION CHECK 2.4.1 Operational Check Refer to section three of this manual. Check all functions of the COM 2000 for proper operation. Check the operational functions of other equipment installed in the aircraft in accordance with the individual manufacture’s operation manuals to insure that no cross interference exists as a result of this installation.
3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION Scope 3.1.1 This section will provide detailed operating instructions for your new COM 2000 – VHF Transceiver. Please read this section completely to become familiar with all of the features of the unit. Figure 1: Unit Controls Display Functions 3.1.2...
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3.1.3.6 Entering / Editing / Deleting a Stored Memory Station Val Avionics does not recommend entering or editing stored frequencies in flight. Doing so can be a distraction to the pilot. 3.1.3.6.1 Selecting a stored frequency to be created / edited /deleted By pushing both left and right buttons, the unit will enter the stored frequency edit select mode.
PRODUCTS WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM and return to Val Avionics, Ltd. SERVICE Repair service for the COM 2000 – VHF Transceiver is available at our manufacturing facility. Units in need of servicing should be returned prepaid to Val Avionics Ltd at the following addresses.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance of the COM 2000 – VHF Transceiver is on condition only. No periodic maintenance is required. If unit is found to be out of calibration, send unit in for service. If unit is removed for service, upon re-installation perform Post Installation check as described in section 2.4 of this manual.
EFIS system. The interface format conforms to NMEA 0183 message format specifications. For improved compatibility, the COM 2000 / COM 2KR accepts all commands for the INS 429 / NAV 2000 / NAV 2KR 9.1 Input Commands...
<CR><LF> sequence, is 25 bytes. This message format is the same as is used in the INS 429 / NAV 2000 / NAV 2KR. The COM 2000 / COM 2KR will be able to accept all messages intended for a INS 429 / NAV 2000 / NAV 2KR without generating a serial communications error.
9.6 Message Definitions Input Messages REQUEST DATA OUTPUT This input is used to request an output message to be sent by the COM 2000 / COM 2KR. Message format: “V” .......Message class. This is a VHF NAV message. “24” ......Message identifier.
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The kHz portion converts ASCII ‘4’ to 34h, - 30h yields 4h x 25 kHz steps = 100 kHz. Note: The COM 2000 will check input frequencies for validity. An RS-232 serial error message output will be generated if the frequency is invalid.
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RESET STATUS This message is sent to indicate to the host that the INS 429 / NAV 2000 / COM 2000 / COM 2KR is running and ready to accept data on the serial port. It will be sent once upon startup and when requested by the host.
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