Special Mission NAV/COMM Radios | Genesys Aerosystems

The Genesys Special Mission NAV/COMM radio adds extended VHF frequency range coverage (138 to 156 MHz) and/or UHF frequency coverage to the Civil NAV/COMM radio while satisfying VOR/ILS/GS/LOC/Marker navigation, VHF communications, and UHF communications requirements of government aircraft operations.

Extended VHF Frequency Range of 118-156 MHz with 25 or 8.33 kHz Channelization

Available with 16 or 25 watt Transmit Power

Additional UHF Frequency Range of 225-400 MHz

Key Features

28VDC Aircraft Power
VHF COMM Transceiver
Operational Frequency Range of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz

Comprehensive Controls

Auto Selection of VOR or LOC mode by Channel Frequency
Auto LOC (Localizer) and GS (Glide Slope) Pairing
OBS Input via Bus for Operating Analog CDI in VOR
Drives Analog Instrument Panel CDI, VDI, and/or Autopilot
LOC Enabled Annunciator Output for Autopilot Gain Control
Internal Glide Slope and ILS/VOR RF diplexer
Selection of COM and VOR/ILS Channels via RS-232 or ARINC 429
Two PTT Inputs Transmit Selection
DME Tuning via ARINC 429

Receive and Decode

VOR or LOC signals
GS signals
Marker Beacon signals

Audio Support

Two Microphone Inputs
Two Audio Outputs
Separate Sidetone Output

COMM Subsystem Functions

Class D Receiver with Class 3 Transmitter
Class E Receiver with Class 5 Transmitter

Interfaces

The radio is interfaced to host controller/displays capable of controlling the navigation and communications functions via RS-232 or ARINC-429 serial interfaces.

Pairs with Genesys Control Panel or standard ARINC-429 controller, such as those available form Gables Engineering.

Primary Applications