Lights

KMA 24 Audio Control System

Marker

Photocell

Dimming
Beacon

Compact TSO’d consoles

For Automatic
make audio control Marker Beacon

(KMA 24)
Sensitivity
Lamp Test Button

Select Button
Marker

select push buttons.

“push button simple”

Marker Beacon

Audio Select
Beacon AUTO Select
Lights Speaker Audio Select Buttons
Buttons

“Auto” Receiver

in order to hear the receiver.

Push button simplicity puts complete, You’ll find more detailed information,

microphone selector switch.)

Five-Station Voice
flexible audio control right at your fingertips specifications, and a convenient tear-off Activated Intercom
Marker Beacon
Lamp Test Button

with Bendix/King’s easy-to-use KMA 24 Pilot’s Guide for both units on the following pages. In the KMA 24H, a five-station intercom

audio can either be made automatically

For KMA 24 models equipped with

Both models of the KMA 24H have

and KMA 24H systems. replaces the KMA 24’s integral marker beacon

desired to additionally listen to a COMM

Marker Beacon Receiver

the “AUTO” receiver Audio select feature,

or manually with the row of speaker audio

by pulling out the speaker “AUTO” switch
Thus, on “AUTO” you may change the
Each is self-contained, all solid-state Audio Control With receiver and lights. The intercom includes three

receiver other than the one selected with the

white lights on the faceplate—as well as the

rotary microphone switch back and forth, as

receiver built into the KMA 24 gives you an

Audio Control Systems

needed, without having to reselect the corre-

the transmitter selected with the microphone

over a 75 MHz beacon. The blue, amber, and

selector switch will be matched automatically
Photocell

the transceiver in use. The selection of speaker

with the appropriate COMM receiver audio on

push buttons should be disengaged unless it is

accurate visual and aural signal when you pass

sponding COMM, TEL, or HF receiver buttons

automatic headphone audio selection to match

“AUTO COMM” capability and always provide
“AUTO” push button. (COMM 1 and COMM 2
either headphone or speaker, or both, by simply

The complete TSO’d 3-light marker beacon

pressing the desired headphone and/or speaker
and stands only 1.3 inches high in your Silver The KMA 24 modes of operation: hot mike, voice activated For Automatic
Crown stack. The “slant top” package tailors Two rows of alternate-action push buttons (VOX) or keyed activation for up to five Marker Lamp
Operating the KMA 24/24H

it for the top slot in your instrument panel. on the KMA 24 console control all receiver audio intercom stations. Dimming
The KMA 24 controls as many as three distribution functions. In single KMA 24H installations, the pilot’s Marker Beacon Microphone
transceivers and six receivers, including microphone has priority over the crew member’s Sensitivity Selector Switch
The top row of push buttons selects receivers Headphone Audio Select Buttons
Select Button
the internal marker beacon receiver and its for the cockpit speaker, the bottom row for head- microphone in the vent both are trying to transmit
HF Position
automatically dimmed 3-light presentation. phones. Both rows are completely independent at the same time. (Replaced With TEL
Speaker Audio Select Buttons

at beacon passage.

The KMA 24H controls up to five transceivers of each other, allowing selection of speaker In a dual KMA 24H installation the pilot Position When
Headphone Audio Select Buttons

and five receivers, or four transceivers or headphones, or both, for all combinations and a crew member can talk on different HF Transceiver
Not Installed)
and six receivers. of receivers. transmitters at the same time; however, the pilot

to broadcast over the speaker.

The KMA 24H replaces the internal marker The rotary selector switch on the right side will automatically have priority if he keys
middle or airway/inner marker).

to show that they are functioning.

beacon receiver with an intercom, which provides
KMA 24 With “Auto” Feature And Radiotelephone

of the console connects the microphone to either the mike while another crew member is using

dims the lamps for night operation.

unprecedented flexibility. The intercom features
Switch

COMM 1 or COMM 2. An additional switch the same transmitter.

Selector

a more precise indication of its location.

mile out. At this point you may select LO
the button is “in,” the sensitivity is on HI.

capability for hot mike, voice activation (VOX), An emergency position (EMG) on the
beacon receiver to provide an audio signal
Either the speaker or headphone MKR

position allows selection of radiotelephone on

the cabin speaker. To do this, select “INT”

flight crew to address cabin occupants over
Microphone

or “PA” with the microphone switch. When

buttons or both must be “in” for the marker

to test the lamps when autopilot coupled on

you to hear the outer marker tone about one

The “INT” position on the KMA 24 and

A photocell in the console automatically
audio tone—identify the beacon type (outer,

the choice of two receiver sensitivities. When

The horizontal push button labeled SENS

or keyed activation of up to five intercom stations.

Select

Pressing the top horizontal button marked

the mike is keyed, the receiver audio is muted

an ILS approach inside the outer marker. This
microphone selection switch connects the pilot’s
when you are closer to the marker, giving you
on the lower left side of the console gives you

and you may talk normally into the microphone

Bendix/King autopilots) use the marker annunci-
some KMA 24 models, or of HF on other models
AUTO

the “PA” position on the KMA 24H permit the

to dampen the tone. It will start to sound again

“TST” simply applies voltage to all three lamps

ation to change the sensitivity of the autopilot.

Note: The TST button should not be pressed

is due to the fact that some autopilots (including

During an approach, this setting should permit
Buttons

In hot mike operation all intercom microphones of the KMA 24. Other switch positions are for mike and headphones directly to COMM 1 HF Select Buttons
remain active at all times whether the operator cabin address and ramp hailer. as a means of fail-safe communication in the (TEL Buttons Second Pair
is talking on intercom or not. Voice activated Turning the microphone selector switch event of a failure within the KMA 24H. May Be Substituted) of ADF Buttons
(AUTO Buttons
Control

operation has the microphone active only when to OFF cuts power to the speaker amplifier Since the KMA 24H has an integral intercom, May Be Substituted)
Sensitivity
Control
Volume

the operator begins to talk. In keyed operation, and the marker beacon receiver. The headphone a “PA” position replaces the “INT” position on KMA 24H Audio Control System
Intercom

the unit fail.

Intercom VOX

the operator may depress a separate intercom amplifier remains in operation. the microphone selection switch. In aircraft 5 COMMs and One ADF
Intercom Speaker Audio Select Buttons Speaker
switch to activate the microphone for The AUTO feature, when engaged, equipped with a cabin speaker, this position allows AUTO
Volume
intercom usage. automatically matches the corresponding receiver the pilot or copilot to make announcements Control Switch on left side of unit).
When two KMA 24H’s are installed, dual audio with the selected transmitter, such as to the passengers.
transmit flexibility is provided–allowing the pilot COMM 1, COMM 2, TEL or HF transmitter.
KMA 24H Intercom

and copilot or another crew member to talk An option allows the AUTO feature to be replaced KR 21 Marker Beacon Receiver
on different transmitters simultaneously while by a second ADF receiver position. The cockpit can easily have marker beacon
activated (VOX), in which the intercom

providing pilot priority if the same transmitter

intercom with two dedicated amplifiers.

is accomplished with the intercom VOX

the intercom is active all the time; voice
directly connects COMM 1 to the pilot’s

The unit operates on either 13.75 volts reception and display as well as the convenience
for hot mike operation. Turn the knob all
external ramp hailer speaker, if installed.

sensitivity control (outer concentric knob

becomes active automatically when a crew
The KMA 24 and KMA 24H also have
microphone and headphones. This provides
passes the KMA 24H’s audio amplifier and

be keyed to activate the intercom. Selection

is keyed by both crew members at the same time.

Tear off this section for a convenient pilot’s operating manual.

on the microphone selector. This feature by-

or 27.5 volts without the use of adapters

a fail-safe method of communication should

of the KMA 24H’s built-in five-station intercom.

in which a separate microphone switch must
switch which connects the microphone to an

the way counterclockwise past the detent for

The KMA 24H has a built-in five-station

member begins to speak; or keyed activation,

an “EXT” position on the microphone selector

Intercom operation may be “hot mike,” in which

of the desired method of microphone activation

The KMA 24H also has an “EMG” position

Turn it to the fully clockwise detent position

The KMA 24H also includes voice recorder or converters. The TSO’d Bendix/King KR 21 Marker Receiver
compatibility and an emergency mode, which provides marker beacon audio signals to the Intercom VOX
connects the pilot’s headphones and microphone Microphone
Built-In Marker Beacon KMA 24H and has a marker light display similar Sensitivity Headphone Audio Select Buttons
Selector Switch
directly to COMM 1 in the event of a KMA 24H to that in the KMA 24. Control
The KMA 24 has a built-in, crystal (including emergency
failure or a power interruption to the KMA 24H. and PA positions)
Speaker Audio Select Buttons

controlled, superheterodyne marker beacon The KR 21 is self-contained and can

Headphone Auto Select Buttons

The KMA 24 and KMA 24H provide receiver with a three-light display. Its excellent be mounted anywhere in the panel, either 4 COMMs And Two ADFs
transceiver and receiver outputs to speaker
setting changes.

horizontally or vertically. It is all solid-state

activated switch.

selectivity eliminates interference from FM radio

or headphones or both. A separate isolation and TV stations. Dimming circuitry automatically and has its own self-test and automatic dimming.
KMA 24 H With Second ADF and Ramp Halker

amplifier for headphones maintains constant, adjusts the brightness of the lamps to a level
noise-free volume levels, even when several appropriate for ambient cockpit light.
muted during transmissions.
selected receiver audio inputs.

receivers are monitored at once. Keying The lower push button next to the marker
a mike mutes all receivers automatically lamps selects high and low sensitivity; the upper
to eliminate feedback.
also adjusts the sensitivity of the voice

push button tests the lights.

positions)

volume control this adjusts the intercom

When either the pilot or copilot keys

the hissing sound stops. The VOX is now
Microphone

The KMA 24 is offered in four configurations

selects VOX, and the rotation of this knob
installation in order to use keyed intercom
operation.) In the middle range, the switch

The unit can also drive remote marker beacon

changes, such as when making large power

volume without affecting the volume of the

Microphone Selector Switch

Next turn the control counterclockwise until
intercom key switch must be included in the

microphone inputs are muted, which ensures

level whenever the noise in the cockpit/cabin
Selector Switch

and the KMA 24H in two configurations,

In order to set the proper VOX sensitivity,

The inner concentric knob is the intercom

AUTO

properly set for the present noise environment.

the microphone to transmit, all other intercom

Switch

keyed microphone operation. (Note: a separate

until a hissing sound is heard in the headphones.

first turn the VOX sensitivity control clockwise

that the keyed microphone is the single source

of transmitted audio. All receiver inputs are also

lights, such as those in Bendix/King Autopilot (including emergency,

It is normal to have to reset the VOX sensitivity
Speaker

so you can choose the one that best matches Annunciator Panels or the KA 40 Remote Marker PA, and EXT ramp hailer positions)
(including emergency,

your requirements.
PA, and ET ramp hailer

Light display.
 Audio Control Systems
KMA 24 and KMA 24H

KMA 24 and KMA 24H

Bendix/King
Specifications Audio Control Systems
Bendix/King

TSO Compliance: Input Impedance: 50 ohms With 27.5v Supply:

Marker Beacon Receiver: TSO C35d,
Class A
KMA24—Env. Cat. A1D1/A/PKS/
XXXXXXZBAAA
Audio Amplifier: TSO C50b
KMA 24H—Env. Cat. A2D1/A/KPS/
XXXXXXB/AB/BZ/A
Weight: 1.7 lb. (0.77kg)
Physical Dimensions:
Length behind panel: 6.8 in. (17.30 cm)
Width: 6.25 in. (15.88 cm)
Height: 1.3 in. (3.30 cm)
Duty Cycle: Continuous
Power Requirements (not including
instruments lights):
KMA 24 13.75v
Idle current, mike
switch on 110 ma
Idle current, mike Less than Less than
switch off 8 ma
Max. operating
current 1.9 a
KMA 24H
The “INT”, “PA” and “EXT”, and “EMG”
operations, the latter for international operations.
phones. In the KMA 24, the off position shuts
off power to the speaker amplifier and marker
Output: Capable of 4 mw into isolation Into 4 ohm load: 12 w (KMA 24)
amplifier impedance of 500 ohms. 10 w (KMA 24H)
Into 8 ohm load: 6.5 w
Isolation Amplifiers: Into 8 ohm load
KMA 24 Inputs: KMA 24 models without from 8 ohm tap: 10 w (KMA 24H)
AUTO accommodate three transceivers
and six external receivers. Models with the Headphone Output:
AUTO function accommodate three trans- KMA 24: 50 mw into 500 ohm load
ceivers and five external receivers. All KMA 24H:
models also have two unswitched inputs. With 27.5v supply: 120 mw into each
(Typical use: radar altimeter aural warning 500 ohm load
and radiotelephone ringer.) With 13.75v supply: 20 mw into each
KMA 24H Inputs: KMA 24H models 500 ohm load
accommodate five transceivers and five
Output Characteristics:
external receivers or four transceivers and
Distortion: Less than 5 percent at rated
six receivers. All models also have two
27.5v output
unswitched inputs. (Typical use: radar
Frequency response:
altimeter aural warning and radiotele-
170 ma KMA 24: Within 6 db from 350 hz to
phone ringer.)
KMA 24 Input Impedance: 500 ohms 6,000 hz
16 ma KMA 24H Input Impedance: 320 ohms KMA 24H: Within 3 db from 350 hz to
for all ICS inputs, 500 ohms for all 6,000 hz
1.9 a audio inputs
Input Isolation:
KMA 24: 40 db between inputs

Idle current 350 ma 500 ma

1-4 or 1-5 for KMA 24H) are for transmitting

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button “in.” To disconnect that receiver, press

The COMM 1 and 2 positions (COMM

the desired transmitter for the cockpit micro-
the KMA 24 and KMA 24H consoles selects

operates whenever the aircraft electric power

on the frequencies set up on those respective

volume of audio input from transceivers and

transceiver.) The former is more likely to be

KMA 24H: 60 db between inputs

For both the KMA 24 and KMA 24H,

receivers is set with the volume controls of

The rotary switch on the right side of

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beacon receiver. (The headphone amplifier
the button again. It will return to the “out”

found in aircraft used mostly for domestic

With the KMA 24, the next position

(radiotelephone) or “HF” (high frequency

Max. operating
of the rotary switch may be either “TEL”

KMA 24H with 4 COMMs and 2 ADFs

Input Muting (when mike is keyed):

KMA 24H with 5 COMMs and 1 ADF

current 1.8 a 1.8 a
Transmitter Selection

At least 55 db
Temperature Range: -20ºC to +55º with Speaker Output:

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positions are discussed above.
communication transceivers.
brief operation at +70ºC (KMA 24), With 13.75v Supply:
-20ºC to +70ºC continuous (KMA 24H) Into 4 ohm load: 7 w (KMA 24)

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each individual radio.

Marker Beacon Receiver 6 w (KMA 24H)

(KMA 24 only) Into 8 ohm load: 4 w

KMA24H

Honeywell
Frequency: Crystal-controlled at 75 MHz Into 8 ohm load from
position.

Sensitivity: LO 1,000µv Hard 8 ohm tap: 6 w (KMA 24H)

is on.)
HI 200µv Hard

Other Combinations Of Features

Selectivity: 6 db at ± 10 kHz Min.
40 db at ± 200 kHz Max.

and any audio input can be selected for speaker

Isolate, Normal (NORM) and Private. In Isolate,

hot mike operation. At the same time, the other

two unswitched inputs for uses such as the radar

the pilot takes himself out of the intercom loop

allow audio selection independent of the AUTO

active. In Normal, all five intercom positions are

The KMA 24 and KMA 24H can control

while the other four intercom positions remain

press the corresponding headphone or speaker

as many as six receivers. Both units also have
speaker, and the bottom row selects audio for
three-position switch for intercom operations

tied together. In Private, the pilot and copilot

headphones. The selections are independent,

To listen to a specific receiver, simply

positions are linked together for two-station

altimeter audio alert or the ring signal from

console controls the audio selection for the
Optional Intercom Modes

or headphones or both. These push buttons

The optional installation of a remote,

with the KMA 24H provides three modes:

three intercom positions have independent

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The top row of push buttons on the

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KMA 24 with TEL and ADF 1 and 2

KMA 24 with HF and ADF 1 and 2

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three-station intercom operation.

Receiver Selection
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KMA 24 with HF and AUTO

feature described earlier.
Policy Notice: In keeping with Honeywell’s goal of constant
product improvement, product specifications and design
features may be altered without notice.

a radiotelephone.
Avionics installation requires special skills, tools and equipment.

KMA 24
Our limited warranty is valid only for equipment installed in
accordance with our sales policy.