Ag Leader GPS 2500/2500B Operators Manual - Manual (Page 22)

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The Microhard MHX920-FS radio in the GPS 2500B is capable of transmitting at an output power
ranging from 0.1 W (20 dBm) up to 1 W (30 dBm) in 1 dB increments. Setting the power to the maximum
(1 W / 30 dBm) for most applications is recommended.
Typical GPS 2500/GPS 2500B power consumption
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VSWR
Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) provides an indication of any RF cabling
or antenna problems and can be read on the base station menu interface.
VSWR has the following characteristics:
• The lower the number the better.
3. Scroll to and select Power.
4. Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons to display
the desired power and press Enter to select the power.
Radio TX Power Setting
Typical Total GPS 2500B Power
Consumption
Typical Battery Discharge Time of 18 Ah
SLA Battery
20 dBm (0.1 W) 7.2 W 31 hours
27 dBm (0.5 W) 9.0 W 25.0 hours
30 dBm (1 W) 10.4 W 21.5 hours
Receive mode only 5.7 W 39 hours
NOTE
Typically the rover (GPS 2500) is always in receive mode and the base station (GPS 2500B) is always in transmit
mode.
Step
Base Station Screen
Item
Rover Screen Item