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SATCOM Ping Test
R BAT VULOS --- VINSON CT
START PING TEST
TO SCROLL / ENT TO CONT
YES
R BAT VULOS --- VINSON CT
PING TEST
IN PROGRESS
PRESS CLR TO ABORT
R BAT VULOS --- VINSON CT
PING RX STRENGTH: 87%
ENT TO REPEAT / CLR TO CANCEL
R BAT VULOS --- ------------- CT
UNABLE TO PING
CHECK RADIO CONFIG
PRESS CLR / ENT TO EXIT
R BAT VULOS TON VINSON CT
PING TEST
UNAVAILABLE
PRESS CLR / ENT TO EXIT
•The SATCOM Ping Test reports the Receive Satellite Signal Strength between 0
and 100 percent. The test transmits a small burst signal to the satellite and
measures the received power returned from the satellite. The SATCOM Ping
Test can be used to aid in antenna pointing.
• Execute a SATCOM Ping Test and note the RX Strength.
• Adjust the antenna azimuth and execute the test again. Repeat until the
strongest signal is obtained.
• Repeat the test adjusting the antenna elevation.
• UNABLE TO PING, CHECK RADIO CONFIG error will be displayed if no
COMSEC is assigned to the Preset.
• The Ping Test is unavailable in LOS.