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.

ONE TOUCH SQUELCH CONTROL
Breaking the squelch threshold has never been easier. Press the monitor (MON) button for two seconds to open the Pilot III's squelch continuously. Press MON again to restore the
original squelch settings. This is TRUE one- handed operation, without the need to fumble
around with tightly spaced concentric knobs.

5 WATTS OF CLEAN POWER OUTPUT
For reliable communications over difficultcommunications paths, the VXA-300 provides 5Watts of transmitter power (1.5 W carrier).With its excellent audio clarity, the VXA-300'stransmitter will get your message through!

RECEIVER AUDIO PITCH CONTROL
For improved reception under difficult conditions,the receiver's audio frequency response may be quickly adjusted by the user, to enhance eitherthe high-frequency or low-frequency components,depending on the noise and/or interferenceencountered. A Vertex Standard exclusive!

250 MEMORY CHANNELS
The 150 regular memory channels and 100 preprogrammed" Book" memory channels can
store just about any commonly-used operatingfrequencies that you choose. And the memories may be labeled with an Alpha-numeric title ofup to 8 characters, for easy recognition.

ULTRA RUGGED, SUBMERSIBLECASE CONSTRUCTION
The Pilot III is built inside a rugged Aluminium 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, the Pilot III can keep you communicating even if it gets wet if you have to ditch!

RECEIVE BATTERY SAVER
This feature is designed to maximize the life of the transceiver's battery. When the Pilot III is in the standby mode the battery saver de-energizes the transceiver's circuitry, waking it up at userselected intervals to sample for radio activity. 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.

NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS (U.S.A. Only)
The Pilot III 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.

VERSATILE SCANNING FEATURES
The VXA-300's versatile scanning capability allows you to monitor a number of different channels efficiently. The VXA-300 will scan the COM band, main or Book memories, or the Weather band (U.S. version), and also includes provision for Dual Watch and Priority Revert Dual Watch that always ensures transmission on a "Priority" channel.

PA FEATURE
When the optional MH-44B4B or other external microphone is used, the VXA-300 may be used as a portable Public Address system, with userprogrammable configuration available for the voice monitoring in a headset.

OTHER FEATURES

• AutomaticNoise Limiter
• Ambient Temperaturemonitor
• One-Touch Squelch (Monitor) Control
• External DC Jack (12V)
• Battery Voltage Display
• 8.33 or 25 kHz Channel Steps
• Stop Watch and Count Down Timers
• Easy-to use Menu System for Custom Configuration
• PC Programmable

3-WAY DISPLAY TITLING AND BACK-LIT DISPLAY
Easy to use, versatile access to channel information is critical to successful transceiver operation. Only Vertex Standard Airband transceivers offer you one-keystroke access to three different methods of displaying memory channel information: Frequency, Channel Number, or Alpha-Numeric title.