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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PARAGRAPH PAGE
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
1-1 General Information .................................................................................... 1-1
1-1A Scope .................................................................................................... 1-1
1-1B Nomenclature Cross-Reference List .......................................................... 1-1
1-2 Equipment Capabilities and Features ............................................................ 1-2
1-2A Capabilities ............................................................................................ 1-2
1-2B Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 Equipment Data .......................................................................................... 1-4
1-4 Principles of Operation ................................................................................ 1-15
CHAPTER 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2-1 Operator’s Controls, Indicators and Connectors.............................................. 2-1
2-2 Operation Screens and Menu Configurations .................................................. 2-5
2-2-1 Screen Icons .......................................................................................... 2-6
2-2-2 System Menu .......................................................................................... 2-8
2-2-2A Duplex Test Screen............................................................................. 2-9
2-2-2B Receiver Test Screen .......................................................................... 2-18
2-2-2C Transmitter Test Screen ...................................................................... 2-26
2-2-2D ANT-Cable Test Screen ....................................................................... 2-31
2-2-2E Audio Function Generator Test Screen .................................................. 2-40
2-2-3 Meters Menu .......................................................................................... 2-44
2-2-3A SINAD Meter Screen ........................................................................... 2-45
2-2-3B Distortion Meter Screen ....................................................................... 2-47
2-2-3C AF Counter Screen ............................................................................. 2-49
2-2-3D Audio Level Meter Screen .................................................................... 2-51
2-2-4 Self Test Menu ....................................................................................... 2-53
2-2-4A Self Test Screen ................................................................................. 2-54
2-2-4B Diagnostic Screen............................................................................... 2-55
2-2-4C Calibration Screen .............................................................................. 2-58
2-2-5 Utilities Menu ......................................................................................... 2-59
2-2-5A Annunciator Setup Screen ................................................................... 2-60
2-2-5B Remote Setup Screen .......................................................................... 2-61
2-2-5C Version Screen ................................................................................... 2-66
2-2-5D Date / Time Screen ............................................................................. 2-67
2-2-5E HW Config Setup Screen ..................................................................... 2-68
2-2-5F Options Screen ................................................................................... 2-70
2-2-5G USB Manager Screen .......................................................................... 2-71
2-2-5H Unit Copy Screen ................................................................................ 2-72
2-2-6 Other Meters / Functions ......................................................................... 2-73
2-2-6A DCS Decode Meter ............................................................................. 2-74
2-2-6B DTMF Decode Meter ........................................................................... 2-75
2-2-6C Function Generator ............................................................................. 2-76
2-2-6D Modulation Meter Screen ..................................................................... 2-77
2-2-6E RF Error Meter Screen ........................................................................ 2-79
2-2-6F RF Power Meter Screen ....................................................................... 2-81
2-2-6G RSSI Meter Screen ............................................................................. 2-83
2-2-7 Other Functions ...................................................................................... 2-85
2-2-7A Recall Configuration Screen ................................................................ 2-85
2-2-7B Save Configuration Screen .................................................................. 2-86
2-3 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services ................................................ 2-87
2-3-1 General ................................................................................................. 2-87
2-3-2 Preventive Maintenance Procedures ......................................................... 2-87
2-3-2A Tools, Materials and Equipment Required .............................................. 2-87
2-3-2B Routine Checks .................................................................................. 2-87
2-3-2C Schedule of Checks ............................................................................ 2-87