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Chapter 1 - General Information
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About This Guide
This user
's
guide contains instructions for unpacking, setting up, operating, and routine maintenance
of
the
1Ff
Model EAS 930A Multi-Module radio receiver for use in conjunction with the new
Emergency Alert System (EAS).
It
is recommended that the user read this
Guide
, and follow the pre-installation checkout in Chapter 3
and the steps in Chapter 4 for installation and operation.
1 . 2 Overview
of
This Guide
• Chapter 1 contains a general description
of
the Receiver, technical specifications, and
warranty information.
• Chapter 2 contains instructions for unpacking and
in
specting the Receiver,
an
explanation
of
front and rear panel controls, indicators and connectors, and a description
of
accessory items.
• Chapter 3 contains instructions for selection
of
receiver operating frequencies, and pr
e-
installation checkout procedures.
• Chapter 4 contains instructions for installation
of
antennas, and connections to the Mod
el
EAS 930A. It also describers the field installation
of
the receiver modules when required.
• Chapter 5 describes the theory
of
operation
of
th
e Receiver beginning with a system
bl
ock
diagram description, following by block diagram descriptions
of
the
AM
,
FM
, and NOAA
receiver modules and the speaker amplifier and power supply board.
• Chapter 6 contains maintenance instructions including performance checks
of
the
AM
,
FM
and NOAA channels. A troubleshooting guide is also included.
• Appendix A contains Assembly and Schematic drawings
of
Receiver circuit board
s.
• Appendix B is a parts list for the EAS 930A.
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