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Barrett 950 HF User Manual

Barrett 950 HF
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© Barrett Communications
BCM95000/4
Barrett Communications Pty Ltd Barrett Europe Limited
10 Port Kembla Drive, Bibra Lake WA 6163 19 Lenten Street
P O Box 1214, Bibra Lake WA 6965 Alton, Hampshire
AUSTRALIA GU34 1HG
Toll Free Tel: 1800 999 580 UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: (61-8) 9 434 1700 Tel: (44) 1420 542254
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www.barrettcommunications.com.au
Barrett 950 HF SSB Transceiver
Operating and Installation Manual
Head office: European office:
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BARRETT 950 HF TRANSCEIVER
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Table of Contents

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Barrett 950 HF Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range1.6 to 30 MHz
TuningAutomatic
Supply Voltage13.8 V DC nominal
Power Output125 W PEP
ModesSSB, AM, CW, Data
Channels100
Sensitivity0.5 μV for 10 dB SINAD

Summary

Introduction

Operation

Front Panel Description

Detailed explanation of the transceiver's front panel controls and indicators.

Channel Change

Methods for changing channels, including up/down and direct entry.

Selective Calls

How to use the Selcall system for alerting other stations.

Telcall's - Direct Dial Telephone Calls

Procedures for making direct dial telephone calls via the transceiver.

Scanning Channels

How to program and use the transceiver's scanning functions.

Clarifier

Function and use of the clarifier for signal compensation.

Mute Types

Explanation of different mute functions available on the transceiver.

Mode Selection

How to select different operating modes like LSB, USB, AM, CW, AFSK.

Alarm Operation

Procedures for setting up and testing alarm functions.

Transceivers Receiving an Emergency Call

How the transceiver alerts the operator to an incoming emergency call.

Scrambler

How to enable and disable the scrambler hardware option.

RF Output Power

How to select high or low RF output power settings.

Advanced Selective Call Functions

Advanced features like GPS requests and sending GPS positions.

Tuning Receiver

Using the transceiver as a tunable receiver and tuning steps.

Scanning the Tunable Receiver

Setting up frequency scan parameters for the tunable receiver.

Menu Functions

Navigating and using the transceiver's menu system for settings.

Automatic Link Establishment - ALE - Option

ALE System Overview

Introduction to the ALE system and its purpose in HF networks.

Operation Overview

How ALE network parameters are determined and set by a supervisor.

Commence ALE Scanning

Steps to initiate ALE scanning and what messages may appear.

Receiving an ALE Call Directed to Your Transceiver

How to receive and respond to incoming ALE calls.

Calling Another ALE Station

Procedures for initiating an ALE call to another station.

Making an Telephone Call via an ALE Equipped Barrett 960 Telephone Interconnect

Using ALE to make telephone calls via an interconnect system.

Closing an ALE Link

Procedures for terminating an established ALE link.

ALE Menus

Navigating the ALE menu system for configuration.

Installation

General

General introduction to installation and unpacking procedures.

Fixed Station Installations

Guidelines for installing the transceiver in a fixed base station.

Mobile Installations

Procedures and considerations for installing the transceiver in vehicles.

Marine Installations

Installation guidelines for using the equipment on vessels.

Portable Operation

Setting up the transceiver for portable use with specific antennas.

Auxiliary Connector

Details on the 25-pin auxiliary connector and its functions.

Overview of HF Operation

HF Propagation

Explanation of ground-wave and sky-wave propagation principles.

Radio Wave Propagation Illustrated

Visual representation of HF propagation during day and night.

Factors Which Affect HF/SSB Communications

Key factors influencing HF/SSB communication success.

System Configuration and Installation

How system setup impacts HF/SSB communication quality.

Special Note - HF Communications Compared with VHF or UHF Short Distance Communications

Differences in sound and propagation between HF and VHF/UHF.

Accessories

Accessory Interface - Barrett P/N BCA90016

Description of the accessory interface and its pin functions.

Cable Assembly - Barrett P/N BCA90021

Information on the cable assembly for connecting ancillary units.

Universal Mounting Cradle - Barrett P/N BCA90001

Details on the universal mounting cradle for Barrett products.

Fan Unit - Barrett P/N BCA90007

Instructions for fitting a fan unit to the transceiver.

Side-plate Kits - Barrett P/N BCA90025, BCA90026, BCA90027

Kits for stacking multiple transceiver units vertically.

19" Rack Mount Conversion Kit - Barrett P/N BCA90010

Kit for mounting transceivers in a 19-inch rack.

Interference Suppression Kit - Barrett P/N BCA90018

Components and purpose of the interference suppression kit.

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