| Feature |
Ground-Link
VA |
Benefit |
| 2
Transmitters & 1 Receiver, FCC Type Certified |
Only
available on the Digital Ground-Link VA |
While
talking on the A/C simplex radio you can interact with person on telephone
just as if you are on a duplex system. |
| System
identifies the airport to the FAA facility. |
Only
available on the Digital Ground-Link VA |
An
FAA request. When FAA Facility answers, the system identifies which
airport is calling. |
| System
responds to either voice or key clicks. |
Only
available on the Digital Ground-Link VA |
User
Friendly for pilots that have used analog systems. |
| Antenna |
Dual
opposite Phased Verticals with active Phasing Module |
Patent-pending
antenna system allows quasi full duplex operation on AM carrier signals
and more efficient coverage of the airport. |
| Call-Back
Capability |
Standard |
ATC
can call aircraft on the ground. Pilot answers by keying mic when
system rings or ATC can insert PIN and do a general broadcast. |
| VOR
Test Facility (VOT) |
Only
available on the Digital Ground-Link VA |
Pilot
can check accuracy of the Navigation Radio before the flight. |
| Radio
Check Procedure |
Only
available on the Digital Ground-Link VA |
Pilot
can check the Communications Radio before the flight. |
| Automatic
Gain Level on Phone |
Only
available on the Digital Ground-Link VA |
Automatically
adjusts audio level on phone line to compensate for weak telephone
output. |
| Lightning
Protection |
5
Joules at 600 µSec duration for telephone, 15 Joules at 600
µSec duration for antenna. |
Added
protection for the system |
| Frequency
Range |
121.725
or 135.075 factory installed |
Only
2 Freq. approved for GCOs nationwide, 121.725 & 135.075 |
| Adjacent
channel isolation |
80
db |
Prevents
false keying of the Ground-Link VA |
| Receiver
Sensitivity |
0.12
µV for 6dB S + N/N |
High
quality sound reception and transmission. |
| Access
Security |
Standard
PIN number is used |
Only
authorized personnel can access the system |
| Programming
Security |
Standard
PIN number is used |
Custom
programmable messages for airport related information. |
| Programmable
Pulse or Tone |
Yes
- standard |
Adaptable
to all phone systems |
| Multiple
phone numbers |
Programmable
modes beyond two choices, i.e. ATC, FSS, Help, Radio Check. |
Can
be customized to the airports needs |
| Maintenance |
None
required but a guaranteed maintenance agreement is available. |
Avtech
Marketing will maintain and replace any items that may fail for a
yearly fee. |
| Operating
Temperature |
-20
deg C to +55 deg C |
Can
be installed in most states without a heater strip. |
| Installation |
Usually
self installed per installation manual - Optional FCC licensed technicians |
Units
come tuned and programmed. Just install antenna and run cable to inside
unit. System is plug and play. Saves the Airport money. |
| Warranty |
1
year |
Guaranteed
maintenance agreement is available. |
