Avionics test instrument XMF-3A

NAV/COMportableaeronautical

Product overview
The Marker Beacon Simulator XMF-3A is a handheld VHF radio transmitter designed to simulate outer, middle and inner marker beacons and corresponding Morse code signals. It is intended for aeronautical field checks to verify the operational performance of marker beacon receivers (MBR) during maintenance and inspection tasks.

Technical specifications
Power supply: 12 V DC
Operating mode: Carrier frequency 75.0 MHz; Audio tones selectable: 400 Hz, 1300 Hz, 3000 Hz (accuracy ±2.5%); Modulation: AM; Transmission power: ≥ -5 dBm
Operating distance: marker beacon (MB) 0–3 m
Weight: ≤ 1.0 kg; Dimensions: 180 × 120 × 45 mm
Operating temperature: -10 to +45 °C; Storage temperature: -25 to +60 °C

Characteristics

• Model: XMF-3A (Marker Beacon Simulator)
• Function: Handheld VHF transmitter to simulate outer, middle and inner marker beacons and Morse code signals for field verification of marker beacon receivers
• Power supply: 12 V DC
• Carrier frequency: 75.0 MHz
• Audio tones: selectable 400 Hz, 1300 Hz, 3000 Hz; accuracy ±2.5%
• Modulation: AM
• Transmission power: ≥ -5 dBm
• Operating range: MB 0–3 m
• Weight: ≤ 1.0 kg
• Dimensions: 180 × 120 × 45 mm
• Temperature range: Operating -10 to +45 °C; Storage -25 to +60 °C