190-00906-01 GTX 23 Installation ManualRev. C Page 1-61.7.3 Power Requirements1.8 License RequirementsThe Telecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discretion toeliminate radio station license requirements for aircraft and ships. The GTX 23 installation must complywith current transmitter licensing requirements. To find out the specific details on whether a particularinstallation is exempt from licensing, please visit the FCC web site http://wireless.fcc.gov/aviation.If an aircraft license is required, make application for a license on FCC form 404, Application for AircraftRadio Station License. The FCC also has a fax-on-demand service to provide forms by fax. The GTX 23owner accepts all responsibility for obtaining the proper licensing before using the GTX 23.CAUTIONThe UHF transmitter in this equipment is guaranteed to meet federalcommunications commission acceptance over the operating temperature range.Modifications not expressly approved by Garmin could invalidate the license andmake it unlawful to operate the equipment.1.9 CertificationThe conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. Itis the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft todetermine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards. The article may beinstalled only if performed under 14 CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements.It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the ADS-B Out system is compliant with AC 20-165 and toensure compatibility between the GTX 23 and the ADS-B Out position source equipment. See GarminADS-B Out Compatible Equipment (190-01533-00) for compatible equipment shown to be eligible for14 CFR 91.227-compliant installations in accordance with AC 20-165.External Suppression Output Output: minimum is +18V (for 300 ohm load) and maximumof +23V (for 2000 ohm load)Audio Output 4.04 Vrms to 7.85 Vrms into a 500 ohm loadTable 1-4 Power RequirementsCharacteristic SpecificationInput Voltage 14/28 Vdc See the Environmental Qualification Form for detailson surge ratings and minimum/maximum operating voltages.Power Input 22 Watts Typical, 45 Watts MaximumMaximum Full TSO Reply Rate;Mode C, 1200 PRF, Code 7777 1.6 A @ 28 Vdc, 3.1 A @14 VdcMaximum Quiescent 0.85 A @ 28 Vdc, 1.1A @ 14 VdcTable 1-3 General SpecificationsCharacteristic Specification