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General Dynamics C4 Systems URC-200 (V2)

In the URC-200 (V2) with the ECS-8 option installed (8.33kHz tuning), the channel spacing (IF

selectivity) is selectable (8.33kHz or 25kHz) within the 117.975 to 137.975 MHz band in AM PT

mode, in accordance with ICAO standards per Annex 10 to the Convention on International Civil

Aviation, Volume V.

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Table of Contents5
Safety9
Introduction11
Purpose and Functions11
Features12
Performance Characteristics12
Table 1 - Performance Characteristics13
Options15
Description of the URC-200 (V2) Transceiver16
Figure 1 - URC-200 (V2) Transceiver Radio16
Table 2 - Battery Types17
Table 3 - Equipment Weight and Dimensions19
Figure 2 - Outline Dimensions20
Power Requirements21
Environmental Operation and Storage21
Table 4 - Environmental Characteristics21
List of Items Furnished22
List of Items Not Furnished22
Table 5 - List of Items Furnished22
Tools and Test Equipment25
Shipping and Handling Precautions25
Preparation for Use and Installation27
Unpacking27
Installation27
Figure 3 - Battery Case27
Figure 4 - Battery Pack Installation28
Attaching the Handset29
Attaching the Antenna29
Removing the Antenna30
Transceiver Placement and Antenna Sighting30
Principles of Operation31
Transceiver Functional Description31
Table 6 - URC-200 (V2) Operational Frequency-Based Dependencies32
Figure 5 - Transceiver Simplified Functional Block Diagram33
Receiver Functional Description34
Receiver Input Signals35
Figure 6 - Receiver Functional Block Diagram35
Receiver Output Signals36
Figure 7 - Receiver Output Signal Diagram36
Transmitter Functional Description37
Figure 8 - Transmitter Functional Block Diagram37
Mhz Option Functional Description38
Figure 9 - 30-90 Mhz Transceiver Simplified Functional Block Diagram39
Mhz Receiver Functional Description40
Mhz Transmitter Functional Description41
Figure 10 - 30-90 Receiver Functional Block Diagram41
Operating Instructions43
Transceiver Placement and Antenna Sighting43
Controls, Indicators and Connectors43
Figure 11 - Front and Rear Panel Controls, Indicators and Connectors44
Table 7 - Front Panel Controls, Indicators and Connector and Rear Panel Connectors44
Keypad and Display Functions45
Figure 12 - Key-Pad and Display Functions45
Normal Operating Mode Configuration Procedures46
Turning on the Unit46
Cancellation of Presets47
Front Panel Illumination47
Select Speaker ON/OFF47
Select Meter Mode47
Setting Preset Channels48
Selecting Special Modes51
Voice (PT) Operation54
V2) EEPROM Limitations54
Select Scan Channels55
Cancellation of Presets55
Select Preset Channels55
Storing Presets55
Alignment Command Limitations55
Remote Operation55
Figure 13 - Remote-Control Unit55
Remote Control Interconnect56
Data Rates and Logic Levels56
Table 8 - Remote Control Interconnect56
Data Exchange Protocol57
Figure 14 - Hyperterminal Configuration57
Remote Control Codes58
Table 9 - Remote Responses58
Table 10 - URC-200 (V2) Operational Frequency-Based Dependencies59
Table 11 - Remote Transceiver Operation Commands60
Table 12 - Transceiver Customizing Codes67
Table 13 - Transceiver Status Inquiry Commands69
Options74
EBN-30, 30 to 90 Mhz Option74
Table 14 - 30 to 90 Mhz Specifications75
Table 15 - LVHF Band Required Equipment76
EBN-400, 400 to 420 MHZ Option77
Figure 15 - 30 to 90 Mhz Option Front Panel77
Table 16 - 400 to 420 Mhz Specifications78
Table 17 - 400 to 420 Mhz Band Required Equipment78
ECS-8, 8.33 Khz Option79
Aviation Mode80
Table 18 - Aviation Mode Frequency Chart81
Maintenance83
Cleaning83
Performance Verification83
Manual System Test83
Test Equipment Required83
Table 19 - Test Equipment Required84
Table 20 - Alternate Test Equipment84
Receiver Tests85
Figure 16 - Receiver Test Equipment Setup86
Table 21 - FM Frequency Presets87
Table 22 - am Frequency Presets92
Transmitter Tests108
Figure 17 - Transmitter Test Setup110
Power Supply Voltages127
Table 23 - Internal Voltages127
Inspection129
Troubleshooting129
Figure 18 - Breakout Box Schematic129
Shipping130
Storage130
Table 24 - Error Messages130
Electrical Interfaces131
Table 25 - Power Connector J1 (CA110821-1) Pin Characteristics131
Table 26 - Power Connector J5 (CA110821-1) Pin Characteristics132
Table 27 - Handset Connector J4 (GC283F-1-050) Pin Characteristics132
Table 28 - Remote Connector J2 (MS3114E16-26S) Pin Characteristics133
Table 29 - URC-200 (V2) Connector Identification135
Figure 19 - URC-200 (V2) Interfaces136
Parts List137
Table 30 - URC-200 (V2) Parts137
V2) Systems139
Rack Mounted Base System139
Rack Mounted Base System Description of Operation139
Figure 20 - Rack Mount System Components139
Figure 21 - Rack Mount System Block Diagram with AC Power Supply140
Rack Mounted Base System Installation141
Rack Mounted Base System Operation142
Rack Mounted Base System Troubleshooting143
Rack Mounted System Remove and Replace Procedures143
Figure 22 - Rack Mounted Installed System144
Figure 23 - Rack Mount Tray Hardware144
Portable Backpack System146
Backpack System Description of Operation147
Figure 24 - Backpack System Components147
Figure 25 - Backpack System Block Diagram148
Backpack System Installation149
Backpack System Operation149
Appendixa - Urc-200 (V2) Crystal Warp Adjustment151

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