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Codan Radio MT-4E Analog and P25 Digital - Maintenance Guide User Manual

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MT-4E ANALOG & P25 DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEMS | MAINTENANCE GUIDE

Chapter 5: Codan Radio System Testing Page 39

RF Power:

Monitor the RF power output of the transmitter as shown in Figure 5-24. In the Power Level area of
the Service section on the RSS, click on the “Key Tx” button and adjust the Transmitter Output Power
adjustment as shown in Figure 5-25 to change the RF output power. The High Alarm is set at 8.5 Watts
and the Low Alarm is set at 0.5 Watts. Transmitter RF power output will vary slightly with the +10 - +17
Vdc input.

Figure 5-25: RSS Transmitter Power Level Adjustment

Enter the RF Power Output reading on the MT-4E Test Sheet.

Connect the transmitter to the power amplifi er (if used) and measure the RF power output of the
amplifi er. Do not exceed power amplifi er input levels.

Enter the Amplifi er RF Power Output reading on the MT-4E Test Sheet.