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Mike Whisky

Joined: 05 Jun 2006
Posts: 336
Location: Switzerland

Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 10:18 am Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

Hi there,

I tried to change the VFR code from 1200 (preset by default) to 7000 as we have it here in Europe per instructions from the installation manual. For some reason after a power cycle the VFR code is back at 1200. 



Did anyone else experience the same issue?



Michael

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stein(at)steinair.com
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 11:10 am Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

Hi Michael,



When in the configuration menu, you have to ensure that your cursor is

completely been moved out of the options for changing entries.  I think you

probably just need to move the cursor a few more times in that configuration

menu before exiting out of setup and re-starting the Txpdr in normal mode.

I'm not 100% sure this is your issue, but I'm fairly confident it is.



Cheers,

Stein



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Mike Whisky

Joined: 05 Jun 2006
Posts: 336
Location: Switzerland

Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 12:46 pm Post subject: Re: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

Stein

I'll try this again but I went through other menus and returned to the VFR ID menu to check if the 7000 code is still there, and it was. However after the power cycle the unit came up with 1200 again. I'll keep trying it must be possible.

Michael

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glastar(at)gmx.net
Guest

Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 10:28 pm Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

Hi Michael,



be aware, that you do the right procedure to SAVE that new code at the 

end. Mine has 7000 and it stays 7000 ;o)



Werner



Michael Wellenzohn wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   



 Hi there,

 I tried to change the VFR code from 1200 (preset by default) to 7000 as we have it here in Europe per instructions from the installation manual. For some reason after a power cycle the VFR code is back at 1200. 



 Did anyone else experience the same issue?



 Michael



 --------

 RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing)

 #511





 Read this topic online here:



 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 45422#245422

glastar(at)gmx.net
Guest

Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 11:02 pm Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

Sorry Michael,

I should have been more precise so looked it up again in the manual:

"Holding down the FUNC key and pressing the ON key provides access to 

the configuration pages. The FUNC key sequences forwrad through the 

configuration pages. The START/STOP key reverses through the pages, 

stopping at the Menu page. The CRSR key highlights selectable fields on 

each page. When a field is highlighted the 0-9 keys enter numeric data 

and the 8 or 9 keys move through list selections. Press the CRSR key to 

accept changes. When a field is highlighted, pressing the FUNC key moves 

to the next configuration page without saving the changes."

And don't forget, that you will need to wire a SQUAT switch for 

ground/air operation for the 330.

Werner

Werner Schneider wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 Hi Michael,

 be aware, that you do the right procedure to SAVE that new code at the 

 end. Mine has 7000 and it stays 7000 ;o)

 Werner

 Michael Wellenzohn wrote:

> 

> <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net>

>

> Hi there,

> I tried to change the VFR code from 1200 (preset by default) to 7000 

> as we have it here in Europe per instructions from the installation 

> manual. For some reason after a power cycle the VFR code is back at 

> 1200.

> Did anyone else experience the same issue?

>

> Michael

>

> --------

> RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing)

> #511

>

>

> Read this topic online here:

>

> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 45422#245422

>

>

>

Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2872

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 5:47 am Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

Side note.... the GTX330 will switch to ALT mode from GND mode

if you have it wired to a panel mount GPS.  So if you're a 430/480/530

owner too, you won't need a squat switch.

Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

Werner Schneider wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 Sorry Michael,

 I should have been more precise so looked it up again in the manual:

 "Holding down the FUNC key and pressing the ON key provides access to 

 the configuration pages. The FUNC key sequences forwrad through the 

 configuration pages. The START/STOP key reverses through the pages, 

 stopping at the Menu page. The CRSR key highlights selectable fields on 

 each page. When a field is highlighted the 0-9 keys enter numeric data 

 and the 8 or 9 keys move through list selections. Press the CRSR key to 

 accept changes. When a field is highlighted, pressing the FUNC key moves 

 to the next configuration page without saving the changes."

 And don't forget, that you will need to wire a SQUAT switch for 

 ground/air operation for the 330.

 Werner

 Werner Schneider wrote:

> 

>

> Hi Michael,

>

> be aware, that you do the right procedure to SAVE that new code at the 

> end. Mine has 7000 and it stays 7000 ;o)

>

> Werner

>

> Michael Wellenzohn wrote:

>> 

>> <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net>

>>

>> Hi there,

>> I tried to change the VFR code from 1200 (preset by default) to 7000 

>> as we have it here in Europe per instructions from the installation 

>> manual. For some reason after a power cycle the VFR code is back at 

>> 1200.

>> Did anyone else experience the same issue?

>>

>> Michael

>>

>> --------

>> RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing)

>> #511

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> Read this topic online here:

>>

>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 45422#245422

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>   

>

>

dlm46007(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 6:15 am Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

I did not realize it but that also occurs for a G327 hooked to a GRT EFIS.

My backup GRT Sport outputs the encoder serial data to the G327. I just turn

it on in standby and it automatically goes to alt on takeoff. I did not plan

it that way. 



--

glastar(at)gmx.net
Guest

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 6:46 am Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

That is true Tim,



did you wire that via ARINC or serial? Does your GTX330 then also 

provide vector info?



Werner



Tim Olson wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   



 Side note.... the GTX330 will switch to ALT mode from GND mode

 if you have it wired to a panel mount GPS.  So if you're a 430/480/530

 owner too, you won't need a squat switch.



 Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD



 Werner Schneider wrote:

> 

>

> Sorry Michael,

>

> I should have been more precise so looked it up again in the manual:

> "Holding down the FUNC key and pressing the ON key provides access to 

> the configuration pages. The FUNC key sequences forwrad through the 

> configuration pages. The START/STOP key reverses through the pages, 

> stopping at the Menu page. The CRSR key highlights selectable fields 

> on each page. When a field is highlighted the 0-9 keys enter numeric 

> data and the 8 or 9 keys move through list selections. Press the CRSR 

> key to accept changes. When a field is highlighted, pressing the FUNC 

> key moves to the next configuration page without saving the changes."

>

> And don't forget, that you will need to wire a SQUAT switch for 

> ground/air operation for the 330.

>

> Werner

>

> Werner Schneider wrote:

>> 

>>

>> Hi Michael,

>>

>> be aware, that you do the right procedure to SAVE that new code at 

>> the end. Mine has 7000 and it stays 7000 ;o)

>>

>> Werner

>>

>> Michael Wellenzohn wrote:

>>> 

>>> <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net>

>>>

>>> Hi there,

>>> I tried to change the VFR code from 1200 (preset by default) to 

>>> 7000 as we have it here in Europe per instructions from the 

>>> installation manual. For some reason after a power cycle the VFR 

>>> code is back at 1200.

>>> Did anyone else experience the same issue?

>>>

>>> Michael

>>>

>>> --------

>>> RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing)

>>> #511

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>> Read this topic online here:

>>>

>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 45422#245422

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>   

>>

>>

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>

>

glastar(at)gmx.net
Guest

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 6:47 am Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

David,



I'm not sure that is because of the GRT, the GTX 330 has standardwise a 

function, when in climb

exceeding 500ft/min to switch to ALT. That is configurable.



br Werner



David McNeill wrote:

[quote] 



 I did not realize it but that also occurs for a G327 hooked to a GRT EFIS.

 My backup GRT Sport outputs the encoder serial data to the G327. I just turn

 it on in standby and it automatically goes to alt on takeoff. I did not plan

 it that way. 



 --

Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2872

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:54 am Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

My GNS480 is wired to the GTX330 via Serial.  I'm not sure what

you mean about vector info though.  For traffic I do get the

vector info.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD



Werner Schneider wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 That is true Tim,

 

 did you wire that via ARINC or serial? Does your GTX330 then also 

 provide vector info?

 

 Werner

 

 Tim Olson wrote:

> 

>

> Side note.... the GTX330 will switch to ALT mode from GND mode

> if you have it wired to a panel mount GPS.  So if you're a 430/480/530

> owner too, you won't need a squat switch.

>

> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

>

> Werner Schneider wrote:

>> 

>>

>> Sorry Michael,

>>

>> I should have been more precise so looked it up again in the manual:

>> "Holding down the FUNC key and pressing the ON key provides access to 

>> the configuration pages. The FUNC key sequences forwrad through the 

>> configuration pages. The START/STOP key reverses through the pages, 

>> stopping at the Menu page. The CRSR key highlights selectable fields 

>> on each page. When a field is highlighted the 0-9 keys enter numeric 

>> data and the 8 or 9 keys move through list selections. Press the CRSR 

>> key to accept changes. When a field is highlighted, pressing the FUNC 

>> key moves to the next configuration page without saving the changes."

>>

>> And don't forget, that you will need to wire a SQUAT switch for 

>> ground/air operation for the 330.

>>

>> Werner

>>

>> Werner Schneider wrote:

>>> 

>>>

>>> Hi Michael,

>>>

>>> be aware, that you do the right procedure to SAVE that new code at 

>>> the end. Mine has 7000 and it stays 7000 ;o)

>>>

>>> Werner

>>>

>>> Michael Wellenzohn wrote:

>>>> 

>>>> <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net>

>>>>

>>>> Hi there,

>>>> I tried to change the VFR code from 1200 (preset by default) to 

>>>> 7000 as we have it here in Europe per instructions from the 

>>>> installation manual. For some reason after a power cycle the VFR 

>>>> code is back at 1200.

>>>> Did anyone else experience the same issue?

>>>>

>>>> Michael

>>>>

>>>> --------

>>>> RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing)

>>>> #511

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> Read this topic online here:

>>>>

>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 45422#245422

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>   

>>>

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>

>

dlm46007(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:56 am Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

I did not configure but found that the serial encoding data from the Sport

EFIS turned on the transponder 



--

Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2872

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:56 am Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

I was going to say the same thing...that the altitude can

trigger it too..you can set the climb rate. But, I think

I've found that if you have various firmware versions this

may not work right.  So, it may not work for everyone without

airspeed or other switches added.  But GPS should.



Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

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Werner Schneider wrote:

[quote] 

 

 David,

 

 I'm not sure that is because of the GRT, the GTX 330 has standardwise a 

 function, when in climb

 exceeding 500ft/min to switch to ALT. That is configurable.

 

 br Werner

 

 David McNeill wrote:

> 

>

> I did not realize it but that also occurs for a G327 hooked to a GRT 

> EFIS.

> My backup GRT Sport outputs the encoder serial data to the G327. I 

> just turn

> it on in standby and it automatically goes to alt on takeoff. I did 

> not plan

> it that way.

> --

Mike Whisky

Joined: 05 Jun 2006
Posts: 336
Location: Switzerland

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

Thank you for all your input. I tried it out and it still didn't work. All other fields work and stay after the power cycle. I have software version 6.0 installed. Is there probably a setting that always resets the VFR id to factory default that needs to be disabled?

Michael

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N777TY

Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Posts: 69
Location: Charlotte, NC

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

Can you post the *exact* button sequence you're pushing?  I still suspect you're forgetting to move the cursor away from the field before moving away from that setting..

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glastar(at)gmx.net
Guest

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

Hi Tim,



does your GTX330, due to the serial GPS Info, output your flight path 

vector in order to provide TCAS user with vector information? (some kind 

of enhanced surveillance mode)



Werner



Tim Olson wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 My GNS480 is wired to the GTX330 via Serial.  I'm not sure what

 you mean about vector info though.  For traffic I do get the

 vector info.



 Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD



 Werner Schneider wrote:

> 

>

> That is true Tim,

>

> did you wire that via ARINC or serial? Does your GTX330 then also 

> provide vector info?

>

> Werner

>

> Tim Olson wrote:

>> 

>>

>> Side note.... the GTX330 will switch to ALT mode from GND mode

>> if you have it wired to a panel mount GPS.  So if you're a 430/480/530

>> owner too, you won't need a squat switch.

>>

>> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

>>

>>

>>

>> Werner Schneider wrote:

>>> 

>>>

>>> Sorry Michael,

>>>

>>> I should have been more precise so looked it up again in the manual:

>>> "Holding down the FUNC key and pressing the ON key provides access 

>>> to the configuration pages. The FUNC key sequences forwrad through 

>>> the configuration pages. The START/STOP key reverses through the 

>>> pages, stopping at the Menu page. The CRSR key highlights 

>>> selectable fields on each page. When a field is highlighted the 0-9 

>>> keys enter numeric data and the 8 or 9 keys move through list 

>>> selections. Press the CRSR key to accept changes. When a field is 

>>> highlighted, pressing the FUNC key moves to the next configuration 

>>> page without saving the changes."

>>>

>>> And don't forget, that you will need to wire a SQUAT switch for 

>>> ground/air operation for the 330.

>>>

>>> Werner

>>>

>>> Werner Schneider wrote:

>>>> 

>>>>

>>>> Hi Michael,

>>>>

>>>> be aware, that you do the right procedure to SAVE that new code at 

>>>> the end. Mine has 7000 and it stays 7000 ;o)

>>>>

>>>> Werner

>>>>

>>>> Michael Wellenzohn wrote:

>>>>> 

>>>>> <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net>

>>>>>

>>>>> Hi there,

>>>>> I tried to change the VFR code from 1200 (preset by default) to 

>>>>> 7000 as we have it here in Europe per instructions from the 

>>>>> installation manual. For some reason after a power cycle the VFR 

>>>>> code is back at 1200.

>>>>> Did anyone else experience the same issue?

>>>>>

>>>>> Michael

>>>>>

>>>>> --------

>>>>> RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing)

>>>>> #511

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> Read this topic online here:

>>>>>

>>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 45422#245422

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

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>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

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>>>

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>

>

Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2872

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:13 am Post subject: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

Werner,



No, the standard 330 just does the normal transponder type functions  

but has the datalink capability to listen and send TIS info to a  

Display. I am not an expert but I don't think it transmits vector  

info.  BUT, if you buy the 1090-ES upgrade then yes indeed the system  

MUST be tied into a very accurate GPS and then that fits into the ADS- 

B system and does transmit out TCAS type info for others with 1090-ES  

receivers to display.  It's only with that upgrade though.  The ADS-B  

UATs do the same sort of thing but at 978mhz.  In the US in a few  

years one of the two will be a requirement.

Tim



On May 28, 2009, at 12:47 AM, Werner Schneider <glastar(at)gmx.net> wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   



 Hi Tim,



 does your GTX330, due to the serial GPS Info, output your flight  

 path vector in order to provide TCAS user with vector information?  

 (some kind of enhanced surveillance mode)



 Werner



 Tim Olson wrote:

> 

> My GNS480 is wired to the GTX330 via Serial.  I'm not sure what

> you mean about vector info though.  For traffic I do get the

> vector info.

>

> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

>

> Werner Schneider wrote:

>> 

>>

>> That is true Tim,

>>

>> did you wire that via ARINC or serial? Does your GTX330 then also  

>> provide vector info?

>>

>> Werner

>>

>> Tim Olson wrote:

>>> 

>>>

>>> Side note.... the GTX330 will switch to ALT mode from GND mode

>>> if you have it wired to a panel mount GPS.  So if you're a  

>>> 430/480/530

>>> owner too, you won't need a squat switch.

>>>

>>> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>> Werner Schneider wrote:

>>>> 

>>>> <glastar(at)gmx.net>

>>>>

>>>> Sorry Michael,

>>>>

>>>> I should have been more precise so looked it up again in the  

>>>> manual:

>>>> "Holding down the FUNC key and pressing the ON key provides  

>>>> access to the configuration pages. The FUNC key sequences  

>>>> forwrad through the configuration pages. The START/STOP key  

>>>> reverses through the pages, stopping at the Menu page. The CRSR  

>>>> key highlights selectable fields on each page. When a field is  

>>>> highlighted the 0-9 keys enter numeric data and the 8 or 9 keys  

>>>> move through list selections. Press the CRSR key to accept  

>>>> changes. When a field is highlighted, pressing the FUNC key  

>>>> moves to the next configuration page without saving the changes."

>>>>

>>>> And don't forget, that you will need to wire a SQUAT switch for  

>>>> ground/air operation for the 330.

>>>>

>>>> Werner

>>>>

>>>> Werner Schneider wrote:

>>>>> 

>>>>> >

>>>>>

>>>>> Hi Michael,

>>>>>

>>>>> be aware, that you do the right procedure to SAVE that new code  

>>>>> at the end. Mine has 7000 and it stays 7000 ;o)

>>>>>

>>>>> Werner

>>>>>

>>>>> Michael Wellenzohn wrote:

>>>>>> 

>>>>>> >

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Hi there,

>>>>>> I tried to change the VFR code from 1200 (preset by default)  

>>>>>> to 7000 as we have it here in Europe per instructions from the  

>>>>>> installation manual. For some reason after a power cycle the  

>>>>>> VFR code is back at 1200.

>>>>>> Did anyone else experience the same issue?

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Michael

>>>>>>

>>>>>> --------

>>>>>> RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing)

>>>>>> #511

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Read this topic online here:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 45422#245422

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

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>

Mike Whisky

Joined: 05 Jun 2006
Posts: 336
Location: Switzerland

Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:03 pm Post subject: Closing Note regarding VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

I just wanted to let you know about a software glitch in Garmins GTX 330. Nothing critical but in case you try to change the VFR ID if you have set before the Aircraft ID to HEX and entered the HEX ID it won't save the newly entered VFR code.

YOu have to set the Aircraft ID to N number then reboot and after that you can change the VFR ID in my case to 7000. Then reboot again and set the aircraft id to hex and enter the HEX ID.

Now all works fine and now that was the last bit in my panel that needed to be resolved as far as I could test it in the workshop.



Now I am waiting for the new VP-200 software update to see the external starter button work.



Attached some pics.



Cheers

Michael

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jacques point

Joined: 26 Jun 2009
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:27 am Post subject: Re: How do you change the VFR code on the Garmin GTX 330

Hi all,



I ad the same problem. After days of testing several options, I finally did it.

Dead simple: before you change from 1200 to 7000, don't forget to "DISABLE" the  VFR Key



Let me know if it works please.



Have a safe flight

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