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the desired channel number has been selected, push the
STO switch again to store the frequency.
NOTE
When
storing
a
frequency,
the
second
actuation of the STO switch must be done
within 5 seconds after selecting the channel
number or the first actuation of the STO
switch. If more than 5 seconds elapse, the
control will revert to the normal modes of
operation and the second store command will
be interpreted as the first store command.
After a frequency has been stored in memory, it will
remain there until changed by using the STO switch
Memory is retained even when the unit is turned off for
an extended period of time.
(5)
Stuck microphone switch. Each time the
push-to-talk switch is depressed, the microprocessor in
the transceiver starts a 2-minute timer. (The TX
annunciator on the transceiver control unit will be
illuminated whenever the transmitter is transmitting.) If
the transmitter is still transmitting at the end of 2
minutes, the microprocessor turns it off. Most
intentional transmissions last much less than 1 minute;,
a 2-minute transmission is most likely the result of a
stuck microphone switch. This timing feature protects
the ATC channel from long-term interference.
When it turns off the transmitter, the microprocessor
switches the transceiver to receive operation. A stuck
microphone switch will prevent you from hearing
received signals, or the two warning beeps. The
microprocessor then waits until the push-to-talk switch
opens to sound the two beeps.
To transmit for more than 2 minutes, release the
micro- phone switch briefly and then press it again. The
2-minute timer resets and starts a new count each time
the micro- phone switch is pressed.
(6)
Over-temperature
protection.
The
microprocessor regularly monitors the temperature of
the transmitter. If the transmitter gets too hot during a
transmission,
the
microprocessor
will
stop
the
transmission, and the sidetone will cease. When the
microphone switch is released, you will hear two beeps.
(Press the TEST switch on the transceiver control unit to
observe the fault code.) As long as the temperature
remains above the limit, the microprocessor will not
respond to a normal push of the microphone switch. If
you must transmit, however, you can override the
protection by rapidly keying the microphone switch
twice, holding it on the second push. The shutdown
temperature is 160°C (320°F).
(7)
Self-test. An extensive self-test diagnostic
routine can be initiated in the transceiver by pushing the
TEST switch on the transceiver control unit. The control
unit will modulate the active and preset display intensity
from minimum to maximum to annunciate that self-test
is in progress. Several audio tones will be heard from
the audio system while the self-test routine is being
executed. At the completion of the self-test program,
the transceiver control unit will usually display dashes in
the active display, and 00 in the preset display. This
indicates normal operation. If any out-of-limit condition
is found, transceiver control unit will display DIAG
(diagnostic) in the active display and a 2-digit fault code
in the preset display. Record any fault codes displayed
to help the service technician locate the problem. Refer
to table 3-1 for a description of the self-test fault codes
that can be displayed on the transceiver control unit
(The TEST switch must be pushed before any fault code
can be displayed.)
3-11.
HF COMMUNICATIONS TRANSCEIVER
(KHF-950).
a.
Description. The HF communications transceiver
(fig. 3-5), provides long-range voice communications
within the frequency range of 2.0000 to 29.9999 MHz
(280,000 possible frequencies). The unit can employ
either amplitude modulation (AM) or upper sideband
(USB) modulation. (Lower sideband (LSB) modulation
has not been enabled in this installation.) The HF
system consists of a control display unit located on the
pedestal
extension,
a
receiver/exciter,
a
power
amplifier/antenna coupler, a bus adapter, and an
antenna. The system is powered through a 25-ampere
circuit breaker placarded HF PWR and a 5-ampere
circuit breaker placarded HF RCV, located on the
overhead circuit breaker panel (fig. 2-7).
b.
HF Transceiver Control-Display Unit Controls and
Functions.
(1)
Digital display. The digital display provides
frequency, mode, and operational status information.
The upper area of the display shows a two digit channel
number when in the program mode, followed by a dash
and the first one or two digits of the operating frequency
(with the emission mode selector switch set to the USB
or AM position). Transmitter operation (X) is shown at
the right end of this display. The lower line of the display
shows the last four digits of the operating frequency
(with the emission mode selector switch set to the USB
or AM position).
(2)
Light sensor. A light sensor located to the
right of the display senses ambient light conditions and
adjusts display brightness accordingly.
(3)
Store switch. A momentary push button
switch placarded STO, is used to store in memory the
displayed data when programming preset channels.
When the
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