Chapter 4 Performance Checks
4.1 General
The radios meet published specifications through their manufacturing process by utilizing high- 
accuracy laboratory-quality test equipment. The recommended field service equipment is as accurate 
as the manufacturing equipment with few exceptions. This accuracy must be maintained in 
compliance with the manufacturer’s recommended calibration schedule.
4.2 Power-Up Self Test
Applying power to the radio by using the on/off volume control, starts a self-test routine which checks 
the RAM, EEPROM hardware and EEPROM checksum. Pressing and holding SB1 while turning on 
the radio causes the self-test routine to check for the ROM checksum as well. If these checks are 
successfully completed, the radio will generate the Self-Test Pass Tone. If the self-test is not 
successful, a Self-Test Fail Tone is heard.
Supply voltage can be connected from the battery eliminator. The equipment required for alignment 
procedures is connected as shown in the Radio Performance Checks Setup diagram (Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1.  Radio Performance Checks Setup
 
RIB
RLN4008
RIB Power Supply 
Rx 
 
Gnd
Data 
Tx Data
Radio
Computer Interface
          Cable
Program/
Tes t C a b l e
PMKN4004