Crown Low Power Transmitters - Crown Broadcast
Crown Low Power Transmitters - Crown Broadcast
Crown Low Power Transmitters - Crown Broadcast
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3.7 RF Output Control<br />
Set this control for the desired output power level. Preferably, set the power with<br />
an external RF wattmeter connected in the coaxial line to the antenna. You may<br />
also use the RF power reading on the digital multimeter.<br />
The control sets the RF output voltage. Actual RF output power varies as the<br />
approximate square of the relative setting of the control. For example, a setting of<br />
“50” is approximately 1/4 full power.<br />
3.8 Digital Multimeter<br />
The four-digit numeric display in the center of the front panel provides information<br />
on transmitter operation. Use the “Up” and “down” push-buttons to select<br />
one of the following parameters. A green LED indicates the one selected.<br />
Multimeter Multimeter Functions Multimeter Push-buttons<br />
Illustration 3–5 Digital Multimeter<br />
RF <strong>Power</strong>—Actually reads RF voltage squared, so the accuracy can be affected by<br />
VSWR (RF voltage-to-current ratio). See section 5.4 for calibration. Requires<br />
calibration with the RF reflectometer being used.<br />
SWR—Direct reading of the antenna standing-wave ratio (the ratio of the desired<br />
load impedance, 50 ohms, to actual load).<br />
ALC—DC gain control bias used to regulate PA supply voltage. With the PA power<br />
supply at full output voltage, ALC will read about 6.0 volts. When the RF output is<br />
being regulated by the RF power control circuit, this voltage will be reduced,<br />
typically reading 4 to 5.5 volts. The ALC voltage will be reduced during PA DC<br />
overcurrent, SWR, or LOCK fault conditions.<br />
Operation<br />
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