Tuning a nav frequency... And a dead transponder

[dch@haydencorp.com]

Hello folks, my home airport KCEF has two ATIS frequencies, 114.0 and 142.225. As far as I can tell, I can't tune either on my SV setup. I have a complete Dynon package, D1000 main display COM, ADS-B, ADAHRS, intercom, transponder, etc.

Any thoughts?

Oh, and on another note, the XPDR appears to not be active on SV. Since this is a military airfield, they are really unhappy with my flying without a transponder or current weather. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

 

[dch@haydencorp.com]

Complete equipment list...

 

[jakej]

The VHF Comms frequencies are in the 118.00 to 136.00 range anything outside that is for other uses eg in the case of the lower ones they arefor VOR, LOC & ILS etc. So as you have just a Com you will not be able to receive the ATIS frequencies you mentioned.

 

[rkorff]

You might try pulling your plane out of the hangar and firing up your Dynon system. You might be able to receive your weather through the ADS-B system if you're close enough to an ADS-B ground station antenna. I can sometimes get hits on other aircraft in the area while I'm still on the ground, but truthfully I've never tried picking up the weather that way. Otherwise, looks like a handheld with Nav freqs is in order.

 

[dynonsupport]

Is this a first flight, or did the transponder die after working in the past? If a first flight and you're in the USA, did it ever have the 91.413 bi-annual transponder test done? (this has to be done even for new transponders).

Do you have a red X where the transponder status is?

As mentioned, in order to receive 114.0, you'll need a VOR receiver in the plane.

 

[dch@haydencorp.com]

This is a first flight. Transponder has not been visible since installation.... I have been so much more concerned about finishing the plane and flying it that I am only finding those things that are different from my trainer aircraft.

I have checked and re-scanned and re-loaded the SV network, XPNDR does not appear. XPNDR features are grated out on setup menus. I am also unsure of ADS-B function (also new to me). COM, EMS, ADAHRS all work fine. I am using an Approach Fast Stack hub and cables. I plan to check continuity on pins this afternoon. I will post a picture of the SV network once take one later today.

 

[dynonsupport]

The transponder is not a network device. It's a serial device and must be manually configured.

Please don't use the transponder without reading our documentation on how to configure it. It's a Mode-S with ADS-B that needs some configuration, and you need to know how to operate it in flight if needed. Also, you must get a transponder check done before operating the transponder.

The install manual has a whole section on the transponder in section 11.

The pilots' guide covers use of the transponder in section 6.

 

[dch@haydencorp.com]

Understood. My mistake. The rest of the system was so straightforward to plug and play, I assumed, very wrongly, apparently, that it was one more part of the network.

Thank you for the guidance!

 

[NASA515]

This is an interesting situation that I have also run into - military fields with out-of-band ATIS freqs. In the NW, Navy Whidbey (which I fly over and use wx info from daily) has a standard (118-136 comm band) ATIS, while McChord AFB has an out-of-band freq. I have need for both on occasion.

The situation really starts to get sticky when former military bases become joint use - like Westover. I don't expect to solve this problem on this Forum, but it is a problem.

Bob Bogash
RV-12
N737G

 

[GalinHdz]

A "problem" with an existing solution:

http://www.valavionics.com/nav-2000.html

 

[NASA515]

Aaahhhh, yes - a $4000 solution, plus antenna plus wiring. Easier to call the tower for the Numbers, or use your cell phone.

Bob B.

 

[GalinHdz]

Aaahhhh, yes - a $4000 solution, plus antenna plus wiring.  Easier to call the tower for the Numbers, or use your cell phone.

Bob B.

If you pay $4,000 for a VAL2000, there is a bridge in Brooklyn I want to sell you.
:

 

[NASA515]

Actually, since the FAA is in the midst of shutting down over 300 VOR's, that bridge is going to be an expensive way to get a military ATIS.

Bob

 

[GalinHdz]

Actually, since the FAA is in the midst of shutting down over 300 VOR's, that bridge is going to be an expensive way to get a military ATIS.

Bob

But at $4,000 I would sell you a VAL2000 in a heartbeat and even throw in a free spare while at it. 

 

[NASA515]

Looking at their website, you'd actually need a COM 2000 AND a NAV 2000; the pair about $2500. I'm running a Garmin SL40 Comm; the SL-30 adds the NAV part. It runs around $4000, but both have been superseded by new models anyway - which still run close to $4K for the NAVCOM 255A.

Bob

 

[GalinHdz]

In his case, which is what this thread is all about, he doesn't need to buy a COM2000 since he already has a DYNON com radio. His "problem" has an existing solution that is no where near $4,000.

 

[NASA515]

I don't have a "problem" - real or otherwise. My cost = Zero. The guy at Joint-Use Westover has the real problem.

Bob