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9.2.3
Verifying Transmitter Circuitry Procedure
Procedure:
1 Connect and set up test equipment as shown in Figure 37: Test Equipment Setup for Verifying
Transmitter Circuitry on page 85.
2 Apply input power (AC or DC) to the repeater. The power supply, modem, and PA fans should
run a few seconds to confirm fan operation.
3 Press the PTT switch of the microphone and observe the PA Keyed LED indicator on the
Repeater Front Panel.
If PA Keyed fails to light, suspect the following:
Faulty Power Amplifier Module
Faulty Modem Module
Loose or bad Exciter-to-PA RF cable
Loose or bad PA-to-antenna RF output cable
Improperly terminated PA RF output cable
Faulty Power Supply Module
4 Measure output power by pressing the PTT button and observing reading on an in-line
wattmeter.
If PA output is not at proper power (as set for particular site), adjust the output power as
described in the CPS online help.
5 If PA output power is proper, set up the Service Monitor for spectrum analyzer display. Press the
PTT button and observe the display. The display should show a single frequency carrier:
If the display shows multiple carriers evenly spaced about the carrier, suspect a faulty Exciter
module or PA module.
If the display shows a solid carrier but it is off frequency, suspect the following:
Faulty Modem Module
Faulty external 5/10 MHz reference source (if used)
If the display shows a single carrier moving erratically, suspect a faulty Modem Module.
6 If display is proper, set up Aeroflex 3900 Series Communications System Analyzer to display
modulation. Using the microphone, push the PTT button and speak into the microphone. Verify
that the display shows an audio signal.
If the proper display is not obtained, suspect faulty SCM or Exciter Module
7 Set the Aeroflex 3900 Series Communications System Analyzer for GEN/MON MTR. Press the
PTT button and speak loudly into the microphone to cause maximum deviation. Display should
read:
4.60 kHz maximum for a 25 kHz system
3.68 kHz maximum for a 20 kHz system
2.30 kHz maximum for a 12.5 kHz system
If the proper display is not obtained, suspect faulty SCM or Exciter Module.
8 This completes the Verifying Transmitter Circuitry test procedure. If all displays and
measurements are correct, the transmitter circuitry may be considered to be operating properly.
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