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DX Patrol QO-100 - User Manual

DX Patrol QO-100
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DX
PATROL
August 12, 2021
Authored by: CT1FFU v2.0
QO-100 DX Patrol Ground Station
An all-in-a-box station for easy QO-100 operation
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Summary

Main Characteristics

Simplified Block Diagram

General Overview

Front View

Describes the front panel layout including the display, buttons, and indicators.

Rear View

Details the connectors and ports located on the rear of the ground station unit.

Connecting the Ground Station

Equipment Needed

Lists the necessary hardware and cables required for connecting the ground station.

How to Connect?

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the ground station to LNB, GPS, and antenna.

Operating the Ground Station

Powering On and Initial Display

Describes the process of turning on the ground station and the initial screen display.

Menu Navigation

Explains how to navigate through the ground station's menu system using the menu button.

Satellite Input Power

Displays satellite signal strength in dBm, useful for dish pointing and LNB adjustment.

Information Menu

Shows input DC voltage, PA temperature, LO and GPS lock status for system monitoring.

GPS Menu

Displays geographic coordinates, date, time, number of satellites, and QTH locator.

Ground Station Information

Shows current firmware version and serial number of the ground station unit.

Ready for Operation

Details the conditions for readiness, including lock indications and preparation for transmission.

Transmitting

Explains the process of transmitting, VOX activation, power indication, and SWR alarms.

Current Band Plan

Adjustments

IF Levels

Describes setting the TX gain level (P38) and RX gain level (R13) for optimal performance.

Power Meter Level

Detailed Views and Schematic

Inside Views

Provides internal views of the power amplifier and labels key adjustment points on the PCB.

PTT;VOX Circuit

Included Parts List

Modified DX Patrol LNB

Details the specific LNB unit included with the ground station for QO-100 operation.

DX Patrol GPS + Glonass Antenna

Describes the included GPS and Glonass antenna for location and timing services.

Available Accessories

DX PATROL Helix QO-100 Antenna

Presents the optional Helix antenna for QO-100, including its quick mount system.

DXPATROL Standalone RX Set

Coax Cable Considerations

Contact Information

DX Patrol QO-100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDX Patrol
ModelQO-100
CategoryMarine Radar
LanguageEnglish