General Dynamics URC-200 (V2) - Table of Contents

General Dynamics C4 Systems URC-200 (V2)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. v
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose and Functions ......................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Performance Characteristics ................................................................................................. 2
1.3.1 Options .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.2 Description of the URC-200 (V2) Transceiver ............................................................. 6
1.4 Power Requirements .......................................................................................................... 11
1.5 Environmental Operation and Storage ............................................................................... 11
1.6 List of Items Furnished ...................................................................................................... 12
1.7 List of Items Not Furnished ............................................................................................... 12
1.8 Tools and Test Equipment.................................................................................................. 15
1.9 Shipping and Handling Precautions ................................................................................... 15
2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE AND INSTALLATION ........................................................... 17
2.1 Unpacking .......................................................................................................................... 17
2.2 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.1 Attaching the Handset ................................................................................................. 19
2.2.2 Attaching the Antenna ................................................................................................ 19
2.2.3 Removing the Antenna ............................................................................................... 20
2.2.4 Transceiver Placement and Antenna Sighting ............................................................ 20
3.0 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION ........................................................................................... 21
3.1 Transceiver Functional Description ........................................................................................ 21
3.2 Receiver Functional Description ........................................................................................ 24
3.2.1 Receiver Input Signals ..................................................................................................... 25
3.2.2 Receiver Output Signals ............................................................................................. 26
3.3 Transmitter Functional Description ................................................................................... 27
3.4 30-90 MHz Option Functional Description ....................................................................... 28
3.4.1 30-90 MHz Receiver Functional Description ............................................................. 30
3.4.2 30-90 MHz Transmitter Functional Description ......................................................... 31
4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................... 33
4.1 Transceiver Placement and Antenna Sighting ................................................................... 33
4.2 Controls, Indicators And Connectors ................................................................................. 33
4.3 Keypad and Display Functions .......................................................................................... 35
4.4 Normal Operating Mode Configuration Procedures .......................................................... 36
4.4.1 Turning on the Unit ........................................................................................................ 36
4.4.2 Cancellation of Presets ................................................................................................... 37
4.4.3 Front Panel Illumination ................................................................................................. 37
4.4.4 Select Speaker ON/OFF ................................................................................................. 37
4.4.5 Select Meter Mode .......................................................................................................... 37
4.4.6 Setting Preset Channels .................................................................................................. 38
4.4.7 Selecting Special Modes ................................................................................................. 41
4.4.8 Voice (PT) Operation ..................................................................................................... 44
4.5 URC-200 (V2) EEPROM Limitations ............................................................................... 44
4.5.1 Select Scan Channels ...................................................................................................... 45
4.5.2 Cancellation of Presets ................................................................................................... 45