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Comtech EF Data SDM-300L3 User Manual

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SDM-300L3 Satellite Modem

Revision 1

Front Panel Operation

MN/SDM300L3.IOM

4–11

FUNCTION SELECT: CONFIGURATION: MODULATOR:

TX-IF

OUTPUT

TX-IF OUTPUT

OFF


Programs the modulator output On or Off. Upon entry, the current status of the output is
displayed. Press [

] or [

] to make the selection. Press to execute the change.

FUNCTION

SELECT:

CONFIGURATION: MODULATOR:

TX

POWER

LEVEL

TX POWER LEVEL

- 10.0 dBm


Programs the modulator output power level from 0 to -40 dBm

Upon entry, the current transmitter power level is displayed with the flashing cursor on
the first character. Press [

] or [

] to increase or decrease the output power level in 0.1

dBm steps. Press to execute the change.

TX POWER LEVEL

-10.0 dBm (ADJ)


This menu appears when:

1. ODU Power Leveling is On (Utility: Outdoor Unit), or
2. The MOD Power Offset (Utility: Modulator) is

0 dB.

3. (ADJ) appears after the power level in the TX Power Level screen when this

menu is active.

Notes:

1. When Power Leveling is Enabled, manual changes to the output level are

inhibited, and the menu indicates the TX Power Level TX by the modulator.

2. When MOD power offset is active the output power is adjusted [

] and [

] with

arrow keys. However, the value indicated in the display is:

Modulator Power Level + Offset