Garmin GX50 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Introduction
4 Apollo GX50/60/65 Installation Manual
Flight timer
Automatic or manual magnetic variation
Parallel track offset
Alerts for -
Loss of navigation data
Arrival at waypoint
Special use airspace
Full range (10VDC to 40VDC) input supply voltage
The VHF Comm features of the GX60/65 GPS/Comm include:
760 channels
Frequency range of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz
Active and standby frequency display
Transmit status indicator
Stuck mic time-out
Frequency monitor function - listen to Standby frequency while monitoring Active
frequency for any activity
Weather channels - tune in to National Weather Service channels
Built-in intercom function
Frequency memory and recall functions
from navigation data base
10 last used
10 user stored
Two microphone inputs
12 watt audio amplifier
Remote flip/flop input
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
The GX50/60/65 can be installed in several configurations based upon individual
requirements. This includes VFR or IFR GPS navigation. This section defines the minimum
requirements.
VFR GPS NAVIGATION INSTALLATION
When installed for VFR operation, the GX50/60/65 requires only the following minimal
connections.
an A-33 or A-34 GPS antenna
power input
The GX50/60/65 can also be connected to other external devices such as:
an external non-numeric indicator, such as a CDI or HSI
external lamp annunciators including “MSG” and “PTK”
an “OBS/HLD” external annunciator (with switch)
an autopilot
a moving map display connected to an RS-232 serial output