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Garmin GNC 420 User Manual

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GNC 420(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

1-9

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

190-00140-20 Rev. K

Selecting COM Frequencies

While the GNC 420 is acquiring a position, take a

minute to dial in the active and standby frequencies to
be used for the first phase of the flight. The GNC 420’s
display (Figure 1-12) is divided into separate windows
(or screen areas), including a COM Window, data field
(distance), and the GPS Window (the right side of the
display).

Figure 1-12 Standby Frequency 135.325 MHz

COM Window

GPS Window

Active Frequency

Standby Frequency

Data Field

Changing the standby communication
frequency:

Turn the large left knob to select the MHz,
and the small left knob to select the kHz of
the desired frequency.

Placing the standby communication
frequency in the active field:

Press the COM Flip-flop Key (Figure 1-13).

Figure 1-13 Active Frequency 135.325 MHz

After entering the active frequency, follow the preceding

steps to enter the standby frequency.