User's Manual

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NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual
Microwave Status Page [Continued]
Radio Frequency Control
Power Amplifi er [ENG]
This button allows you to augment NewStream’s transmission capabilities by turning on
the RF power amplifi er. This button is used to toggle the power amplifi er between PA
Standby and PA ON. The default state is Off.
Carrier [SNG Upgrade Option]
This button provides a means to toggle the CW carrier On and Off; enabling the carrier
frequency output or disabling the carrier frequency output. The default state is Off.
Modulation [SNG Upgrade Option]
This button allows you to turn Modulation on or off.
Power Level [ENG]
This fi eld displays the RF output power in dBm of the microwave ODU.
Power Amplifi er Mode
This fi eld allows the selection of a Power Amplifi er Radio Frequency Level of:
• High
• Low
• Manual - if manual is selected, the Power level adjust is active and is used to set
the RF level in 1 dB steps.
Power Level [SNG Upgrade Option]
This fi eld displays the Satellite News Gathering L-Band RF level that is output from the
rear panel L-Band connector.
Power Level Adjust
This fi eld displays the Electronic News Gathering Attenuation to which the
NewStream
is calibrated. You can use the arrow buttons to select an Attenuation level from 0 to
31. The range changes depending on which type of ODU is connected, NewStream or
legacy.
Attenuation [SNG Upgrade Option]
This fi eld is used to adjust the L-Band power output in 0.5dB steps. You can use the
arrow buttons to select an Attenuation level from 0 to 40.