Photocell

dimming of
all readouts.
for automatic

Innovative‘‘flip-flop’’digital displays bring you push

push in
(Pull out

squelch.)
for TEST;

for automatic
ON/OFF/VOL
Control switch

VOR signal.

buttonfrequency preselection for both NAV and COMM.

avionics equipment.

The lower-cost KX 155 system is

transfer button

It always pays to plan ahead. And ly, so you never have to worry about 10 watts minimum transmitter power virtually identical in appearance to TSO’D NAV Indicators for use with the KX 155 and KX 165:
warm up time is required.
COMM frequency

with the Bendix/King KX 155 and what’s being stored. And there’s for maximum range and clarity. the KX 165; however, it doesn’t include KI 202/KI 203 VOR/LOC Indica- played. Has pivoted needle action
KX 165 NAV/COMMs, “stay ahead” no chance of inadvertently erasing And on the NAV side, the KX 165’s the digital Radial readout feature. tors. The KI 202 is compatible and plastic lens. Internal blue-
frequency pre-planning is push but- a frequency just when you need useful “Radial” feature offers you Also, the KX 155 requires an external with the KX 165 without glide- white lighting.
A non-volatile memory stores the

slope or other NAV systems which

that were selected before shutdown.

ton simple. it most. an instant readout of the radial The KI 208A VOR/LOC/GS/GPS
“active” (USE) and “standby” (STBY) fre-
quencies during power shutdown. So,

VOR/LOC converter (usually included contain their own VOR/LOC

when turned on, the “USE” and “STBY”
“OFF” position. Power will be activated

The KX 165’s digital “Radial” readout

and KX 165 should be turned off prior

KX 165 should be turned on only after

Indicator, similar to the KI 208,

TURN ON: Rotate the ON/OFF/Volume

will only function when receiving a valid

engine start-up. In addition, the KX 155

converters. The KI 203 is compat-

tions will help protect the solid-state cir-
and the unit will be ready to operate. No

Both NAV and COMM frequency An innovative non-volative mem- you’re on (from the “active” VORTAC n the appropriate Bendix/King NAV also adds an interface to the
to engine shutdown. These simple precau-
NOTE: As with all avionics, the KX 155 and
“T” indicates mike button

cuitry and extend the operating life of your

Control knob clockwise from the detented

windows will display the same frequencies

displays on these units incorporate ory circuit holds all the displayed fre- station), digitally displayed in the ible with the KX 155 or other KLN 89/89B GPS receivers.
indicator) while the KX 165 comes NAV systems which do not con-
is being depressed when lighted

the popular “flip-flop” preselect fea- quencies in storage—through aircraft “standby” NAV frequency window. with a built-in VOR/LOC converter tain their own VOR/LOC con- KI 209 VOR/LOC Glideslope
Indicator.. Has built-in VOR/LOC
selector knobs

ture. So, you can set up en route or shutdowns or momentary power This Radial readout doesn’t interfere designed to interface directly with any verter. Both indicators feature
converter for use with the KX 155
COMM frequency

rectilinear needle action for left/

approach frequency changeovers well interruptions—without the need for with either your “active” or “standby” ARINC standard CDI or HSI display. right course deviation, anti- with glideslope receiver. Features
How to operate

in advance of your actual transition battery power of any kind. NAV frequencies. (However, the NAV Each of these NAV/COMM units reflective coated lens, and inter- pivoted needle action and plastic
nal blue-white lighting. lens. Independent GS flag. Inter-
switch

point or ATC handoff sequence for Large, self-dimming, micropro- “standby” frequency does go into non- weighs less than 6 lbs. and stands nal blue-white lighting.
VHF NAV/COMM:
7-segment gas discharge numerics

KI 204 and KI 206 VOR/LOC/

ident tone)

118.00 MHz.
true “stay ahead” flight management. cessor-controlled gas discharge read- displayed storage, and the “active”
(Pull out for

just over 2 inches high in your Silver

VOL/IDENT

Glideslope Indicators. The The KI 209A VOR/LOC/GS/GPS

Just select your upcoming NAV outs and solid-state electronic tuning frequency then becomes linked for Crown stack— making them the KI 204 indicator interfaces with Indicator, similar to the KI 209,
or COMM frequency in the “standby” provide fast, accurate selection of all direct tuning through the frequency smallest, most space-efficient TSO’d the KX 155 with glideslope or also adds an interface to the
other NAV/GS systems which do KLN 89/89B GPS receivers.
(STBY) display, and you’re all set to 200 NAV and 760 COMM frequencies— selector knobs.) Thus, with both NAV/COMM packages you can buy
TO COMMUNICATE:

not contain thier own VOR/LOC KI 525A Horizontal Situation

the KX 155 and KX 165

“flip-flop” it into “active” status at the and both the KX 155 and KX 165 fea- “active” and “standby” frequencies anywhere. Both are available in either converters. The KI 204 provides Indicator. As the panel display for
press of a button. This function may ture a built-in 40-channel glideslope continuously available, it’s easy to 14 or 28 volt DC configurations for rectilinear display of VOR/LOC the KCS 55A Slaved Gyrocompass
NAV frequency
transfer button

and glideslope deviation, inter- System, this indicator combines

also be controlled from an optional receiver. (As an option, they’re also perform a quick crossfix check by easy installation in any aircraft. nal blue-white lighting, and an heading and VOR/LOC deviation
remote mounted switch. available without the glideslope.) simply pressing the “flip-flop” button anti-reflective coated glass lens. information in a single pictorial

frequency display; the smaller knob

The KI 206 is identical in appear-

pulled out. At either band-edge of the

presentation of the complete

display around to the other frequency

changes the kHz portion. This smaller
Both “active” and “standby” fre- On the COMM side, both the and noting the displayed radial from
concentric COMM frequency selector
Frequency Selection: By rotating the

while a counterclockwise rotation will

frequency in steps of 50 kHz when it is

118.00—136.975 MHz frequency spec-

ance to the KI 204 and interfaces navigation situation. It is com-

trum, an off-scale rotation will wrap the

band-edge (i.e., 136.00 MHz advances to

is used to change the MHz portion of the
be entered in the the “STBY” display win-

knob is designed to change the indicated

knobs either clockwise or counterclock-

quencies are displayed simultaneous- KX 155 and KX 165 systems give you each of the two selected VORTACs. with the KX 165 (including GS) patible with the KX 165 (with GS)

pushed in, and in 25 kHz steps when it is

decrease it. The outer, larger selector knob
dow. A clockwise rotation of the knobs will
wise, the desired operating frequency can

increase the displayed frequency number,

or other NAV systems which con- or other NAV systems with built-
(see below for
selector knobs
NAV frequency

KX 165 model.)

tain VOR/LOC converters. in VOR/LOC converters. This

KI 208 VOR/LOC Indicator. Has instrument also provides glide-
a self-contained VOR/LOC con- slope deviation display plus
7-segment gas discharge numerics verter for use with the KX 155. course and heading outputs for
Left/right course deviation is dis- Autopilots and Flight Directors.
See how the KX 155 and KX 165 can help build more capability into your new Silver Crown panel.
Photocell
for automatic

squelch.
dimming of
the aircraft.

all readouts.

TO NAVIGATE:
in the transmit mode.
appearing in the “USE” display.
be tuned to the operating frequency

displays—and then switch back and

pull the volume control knob out and

the concentric NAV frequency selector

dow. A clockwise rotation will increase

NAV Frequency Selection: By rotating
automatic squelch for audio test, or to
transfer button. An additional transfer

band-edge (108.00 to 117.95) will wrap

indicate that the transceiver is operating

be entered into the “STBY” display win-

As with the COMM frequency selectors,

“flip-flop” transfer button. This will inter-
dow and then activated by pushing the

button may also be remote-mounted in

change the frequencies in the “USE” and

possible to display two COMM frequen-

cies— one each in the “USE” and "STBY”
As you can see, this feature makes it
transceiver to the desired operating fre-

be entered into the “STBY” display win-

phone is keyed, a lighted “T” will appear

knobs either clockwise or counterclock-

DME and internal glideslope channeling

COMM Channeling: To tune the COMM

forth between them just by pressing the

frequency band (i.e., 117.00 advances to

aid in receiving a distant station, simply
between the “USE” and “STBY” displays to

the displayed frequency number, while a

“STBY” displays, and the transceiver will

rotate to the desired listening level. Push

are also controlled by these selector knobs.

the knob back in to activate the automatic

108.00 with MHz knob rotation.). Remote

counterclockwise rotation will decrease it.
Transmit Indicator: Whenever the micro-

the display around to the other edge of the

ON/OFF/VOL

an off-scale rotation of the NAV frequency

quency, the selected frequency must first

wise, the desired operating frequency can

Volume Adjustment Test: To override the
VOL/IDENT NAV frequency
Control switch COMM frequency switch
(Pull out selector knobs
transfer button COMM frequency (Pull out (see below for
for TEST; selector knobs for ident tone)
push in KX 165 model.)
for automatic NAV frequency
squelch. “T” indicates mike button transfer button
is being depressed when lighted A complete package for the sophisticated panel. Performance to match your panel and price range. Here’s a money-saving Silver Crown system with
The KX 165 is both the number one and This package features dual KX 155s as the full IFR capabilities.
number two NAV/COMM in this configuration. numbers one and two NAV/COMM, with DME In this system, dual KX 155 NAV/COMMs are
Long-range navigation is provided by the channeling for the KN 62A DME receiver. GPS teamed with the KR 87 and KT 76A transponder

right NAV window.

KLN 90B GPS, and Mode S transponder capability information comes from the KLN 89B GPS to provide a basic IFR package in a minimum
is offered by the KT 70. Full IFR performance receiver, and our KT 76C serves as the of panel space. Add the KN 64 panel-mounted
and a KFC 150 Flight Director/Autopilot make transponder. The affordable KAP 150 integrated DME at a surprisingly low cost.

frequency is tuned directly.

this the most complete avionics package autopilot combines performance and functionality.
On the KX 165 model, a digital readout of the

counterclockwise to decrease.
available from one manufacturer.
radial you’re on (from the “active” VOR station)
is displayed in the “standby” NAV frequency
window whenever the smaller NAV frequency

quency select knob pulled out, three

NAV receiver to the desired operating

“flip-flopped” into “ACTIVE” status by

sisting of three dashes “- - -” displayed

is pushed in, the ident tone is muted.

FROM the station in “USE” is digitally

“flip-flopped” into “USE” at a press of the

displayed in the “STBY/RAD” window.
pushing the transfer button. When the
selector knob is pulled out.

dashes “- - -” will always appear in the

displayed storage from which it can be
VOR “Radial” Mode: When the smaller
NAV Frequency Operation: To tune the

transfer button. While in the “RADIAL”

The “STBY” frequency will go into non-

tal flag “- - -” will appear in the “STBY/

RAD” window. This digital “RADIAL” mode
inner knob is pulled out, the active NAV

knobs will channel the active frequency

readout, a “warning flag” is activated con-

mode, rotation of the frequency selector
frequency, the selected frequency is first

by pulling it outward, so that both voice

entered into the “STBY” display and then

directly in the “USE” window display. If the

and ident can be heard. When this knob

is not provided on the lower-cost KX 155

IDENT: The NAV “IDENT” knob is activated

model; therefore, with the inner NAV Fre-

turning this knob—clockwise to increase,

out on the KX 165 model, the VOR Radial

VOR signal is too weak to provide a Radial

Volume of voice/ident can be adjusted by

NAV kHz frequency selector knob is pulled

ILS frequency has been selected, the digi-

in the “STBY/RAD” window. Also, when an
 Bendix/King TSO’D NAV/COMM Systems
PILOT’S GUIDE
KX155 and KX165
Specifications KX155 and KX165
Bendix/King TSO’D NAV/COMM Systems
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION SECTION NAVIGATION SECTION
CHARACTERISTICS: FREQUENCY RANGE: NAV RECEIVER
TSO COMPLIANCE: 118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz in FREQUENCY RANGE:
COMM Transmit: 25 kHz increments 108.00 MHz to 117.95 MHz in
C37b (DO-157, Class 4) FREQUENCY STABILITY: 50 kHz increments
COMM Receiver: ±0.0015% FREQUENCY STABILITY:
C38b (DO-156, Class C and D) 0.0015%
COMM TRANSMITTER
C38b (DO-156, Class A) VOR/LOC SENSITIVITY:
POWER OUTPUT: 1
/2 flag sensitivity 2µV (hard) or less
50 kHz Selectivity KX 115/165 – 10 watts minimum (typically 1µV) on all channels
NAV Receiver:
C40a (DO-153, Cat A and B) SIDETONE OUTPUT: VOR/LOC CONVERTER
C36c (DO-131, Class D) Adjustable up to 100mW into ACCURACY (KX 165 only):
ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES: 500 ohms headphones. VOR – Typical bearing error of less
DO-160 MICROPHONE: than 0.5° with precision track
A1D1/A/KPS/XXXXXXZBAAA Standard carbon or dynamic mike selector (2° max. error)
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: containing transistorized pre-amp. LOC – Typical centering error of less
Width: 6.25 inches (15.88 cm) (Must provide 100mV RMS into than 3µA (7µA max. error).
Height: 2.05 inches (5.21 cm) 100 ohm load.) RECEIVER SELECTIVITY:
Depth: 10.16 inches (25.81 cm) COMM RECEIVER 6dB at 34.8 kHz minimum
including connector RECEIVER SENSITIVITY: 80dB at 84.0 kHz maximum
WEIGHT: 2µV (hard) or less (typically 1µV) for AUDIO OUTPUT:
KX 165 with GS –5.65 lbs. (2.56 kg) 6dB (S + N)/N with 1,000 Hz tone With a 1 kHz tone 30% modulation
KX 165 without GS – 5.10 lbs. modulated 30% at least 100mW output into
KX 165 without GS – (2.31 kg) 500 ohm loads.
KX 155 with GS–5.30 lbs. (2.40 kg) RECEIVER SELECTIVITY
KX 155/165 25 kHz SEL: DME CHANNELING
KX 155 without GS – 4.75 lbs. Serial DME channeling provided for
KX 155 without GS –(2.15 kg) 6dB bandwidth ± 8.1 kHz
60dB bandwidth ± 20.0 kHz KN 62/62A, KN 63, KN 64,
KX 155 with Audio Amp. without KDM 706/706A DMEs.
GS – 4.95 lbs. (2.24 kg) KX 155/165 50 kHz SEL:
6dB bandwidth ± 14.5 kHz Slip code and 2x5 DME channeling
KX 155 with GS and Audio Amp. available using KA 120 channeling
5.5 lbs. (2.49 kg) 60dB bandwidth ± 43 kHz
adapter.
POWER REQUIREMENTS: RECEIVER AUDIO OUTPUT:
KX 165 (27.5VDC) Receive – .4 A. 100mW into 500 ohms minimum
Transmit – 6.0 A Audio leveling circuit attacks at GLIDESLOPE RECEIVER
KX 165 (13.75VDC) Receive – .7 A. less than 15% modulation. NUMBER OF CHANNELS
Transmit – 8.5 A SQUELCH: 40 (150 kHz spacing)
KX 155 (27.5VDC) Receive – .4 A. Automatic squelch with manual FREQUENCY RANGE
Transmit – 6.0 A override. 329.15 MHz to 335.00 MHz
KX 155 (13.75VDC) Receive – .7 A.
Transmit – 8.5 A AUDIO AMP
(Optional on KX 155, N/A on KX 165)
4 OHM OUTPUT:
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4 watts minimum (13.75VDC)

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8 watts minimum (27.5VDC)

INPUTS:
Two (2) 500 ohm auxiliary inputs
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Policy Notice: In keeping with our goal of constant product
improvement, product specifications and design features may be
altered without notice. Since avionics installation requires special
skills, tools and equipment, our limited warranty is valid only for
equipment installed in accordance with our sales policy.