Credit:
The GMA340 is programmed only with EASYGauge, the WYSIWYG Gauge Editor by
Bluesky Software Development at www.bluesky-net.de. Thanks to Marcel and Steffen
for their great work.
Garmin's product description:
GARMIN's new GMA 340 audio panel meets the needs of aircraft owners and
operators who require reliability and versatility in the essential audio
switching function.
The GMA 340 features innovative LED-illuminated push button controls that allow
audio selection of both NAV and Comm audio. Large buttons activate the Comm
microphone and audios for up to three Comm transceivers to simplify cockpit
workload. Another feature of the GMA 340 is the Split Comm, which allows the
pilot to transmit/receive on Comm 1 and the co-pilot to transmit/receive on
Comm 2. MASQ processing reduces ambient noise from the avionics inputs.
Comm transmit indication is also provided. Speaker selection is available to
monitor the aircraft radios or to make PA announcements. There are two
unswitched inputs for telephone ringers, altitude alert warnings, or other
warning tones. In addition, the GMA 340 includes a six-place VOX intercom with
three selectable modes of isolation, dual stereo music inputs, and independent
pilot, co-pilot, and passenger volume control. Each microphone input has a
dedicated VOX circuit to ensure that only the active microphone is heard when
squelch is broken. Special cabin noise de-emphasis circuitry enhances cockpit
communications. Also standard is the three-light Marker Beacon
Receiver/Indicator with high/low sensitivity selection and SmartMute marker
audio muting.
Surface mount technology provides shallow depth and light weight, which
simplifies installation in the tightest aircraft spaces and saves precious panel
space. Operation is available in 14 or 28 volts without voltage converters or
dropping resistors. Installation is simplified with the built-in intercom and
marker beacon, and the GMA 340 also features photo cell dimming of annunciators,
pilot fail-safe mode connection to Comm 1, and FAA TSO approval.
Read what Private Pilot magazine had to say about the GMA 340:
"The GARMIN Model 340 audio panel, reviewed above, is the finest example of
communications integration and control for GA. The ICS system offers everything:
individual level controls, positive com override of crew/music audio, stereo or
monaural operations, soft-on/off, music/voice, crew-isolation, positive VOX
controlyou name it! The marker beacon and multifunction communications controls
complete an excellent design. This unit will be as popular as GARMIN's GPS
units." -Private Pilot, March 1999
Note:
For further information and comparing the gauge with the original instrument,
visit
garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp?market=1&subcategory=26&product=010-00152-11
and download the User Manual for the GTX327.
Description:
This gauge is an interface for the FS2002 radio gauges. It toggles the sounds of
the navaids ident Morse code on and off and corresponds with the installed
radios in the panel. It also switches between COM1 and COM2 radio.
This gauge has functional buttons like the real instrument. Some of them are
fake buttons with no action in the FS.
The Buttons and Knobs:
See the picture ExplGMA340.bmp which gives an overview of the functions.
The Marker beacon lights:
They indicate Outer, Inner and Airport marker when the appropriate frequency is
given in the NAV1 radio and when the aircraft is on the glidepath.
Notes:
This is version 1.0 of this gauge and if any updates are required I will release
them. Send me an email if anything doesn't work as expected.
This gauge is programmed completely new with EASYGauge, a wonderful easy to use
WYSIWYG gauge editor by Bluesky Software Development. Have a look at
www.bluesky-net.de.
Copyright and Distribution:
This gauge is released as Freeware.
Copyright (C) Gerd R. Nehr, GeRoN Brainware
As freeware you are permitted to distribute this archive or the gauges contained
therein subject to the following conditions :
- The archive must be distributed without modification to the contents of
the archive. Redistributing this archive with any files removed or modified
is prohibited.
- You can use this gauges in any panel of your own. You may also freely
distribute this gauge, subject to the no money restriction.
- No charge may be made for this archive other than that to cover
the cost of its distribution. If a fee is charged it must be
made clear to the purchaser that the archive is freeware and
that the fee is to cover the distributor's costs of providing
the archive. You may NOT make money with this gauge in
any form. The undersigned asserts his legal and international
right to be recognised as the author of this gauge.
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