Chapter 5 Performance Checks
5.1 Introduction
This section covers performance checks used to verify that the radio meets published specifications.
The recommended test equipment listed in the
Chapter 4 approaches the accuracy of the
manufacturing equipment, with a few exceptions. Accuracy of the equipment must be maintained in
compliance with the manufacturer’s recommended calibration schedule.
5.2 Test Setup
The equipment required for XTL 5000 radio performance checks is connected as shown in the
following diagram.
Figure 5-1. Performance Checks Test Setup
5.3 Test Mode
5.3.1 Entering Test Mode
1. To enter test mode, turn the radio on.
2. Within 10 seconds after Self Test is complete, press the Home button five times in
succession.
3. The radio will show a series of displays that will give information regarding various version
numbers and subscriber-specific information. The displays are described in
Table 5-1 on
page 5-2
.
Be sure to transmit into a load when keying a radio under test.
COMMUNICATIONS
ANALYZER
WATTMETER
RADIO
MATCHING
TRANSFORMER
TEST
SPEAKER
RF PORT
SINAD METER
AC VOLTMETER
RX
COMMUNICATIONS
ANALYZER
Vert/SINAD Dist/
DVM Counter
OR
AGILENT 8901
MODULATION
ANALYZER
RF
ATTENUATOR
MAEPF-27656-O
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