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Garmin 500W Series Quick Reference

Left-hand Keys and Knobs

The COM power/volume knob controls unit power and, in the
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GNS 530W, communications radio volume. Press momentarily to
disable automatic squelch control. Turn clockwise to turn the unit
on.
In the GNS 530W, the VLOC volume knob controls audio volume
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for the selected VOR/ Localizer frequency. Press momentarily to
enable/disable the ident tone.
In the GNS 530W, the large left knob (COM/VLOC) is used to
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tune the megahertz (MHz) value of the standby frequency for the
communications transceiver (COM) or the VOR/Localizer receiver,
whichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor.
In the GNS 530W, the small left knob (PUSH C/V) is used to tune
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the kilohertz (kHz) value of the standby frequency for the com-
munications transceiver (COM) or the VLOC receiver, whichever
is currently selected by the tuning cursor. Press this knob momen-
tarily to toggle the tuning cursor between the COM and VLOC
frequency fields.
In the GNS 530W, the COM flip-flop key is used to swap the
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active and standby COM frequencies. Press and hold to select the
emergency channel (121.500 MHz).
In the GNS 530W, the VLOC flip-flop key is used to swap the
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active and standby VLOC frequencies
(i.e., make the selected standby frequency active).
KEYS AND KNOBS
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GPS 500W
On the GNS 530W, the large and small left knobs
allow you to tune the desired COM or VLOC
frequency.
GNS 530W
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