Airbus radio

[mush1960 0]

This may have been covered before - if so, apologies, but I haven't time at the moment to trawl through the lot! When I load up my Airbus A319/320/321 for a flight, I immediately switch on battery power, and then ground power if available. However, I cannot use the radios (e.g. to get clearance, listen to ATIS) until I start the engines, which is a bit late to be getting taxi clearance! Anyone know why this is and what can be done about it?

[Guest NormanB]

>This may have been covered before - if so, apologies, but I>haven't time at the moment to trawl through the lot! The search button is your friend. Please use it. Also dont forget to sign your name at the end of a post; we find it makes for a much better community spirit.In answer to your question, it has been asked many times and can be fixed by making sure you have the master avionics turned on before changing to the Airbus.

[mush1960 0]

Norman,Thanks for the info.I'll have a root around and check the Avionics settings. Apologies for the name bit - I forgot!Ian

[mush1960 0]

Got it! Thanks Norman,Ian

[Elsmoko 5]

You can assign key(s) for "Master Avionics Switch". I amusing> Shift +