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
