Crown Low Power Transmitters - Crown Broadcast
Crown Low Power Transmitters - Crown Broadcast
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5.8 Bias Set (RF <strong>Power</strong> Amplifier)<br />
The Bias Set trim pot is located inside the PA module on the input circuit board.<br />
Set the trim pot to its midpoint for near-optimum bias.<br />
5.9 Performance Verification<br />
Measure the following parameters to receive a comprehensive characterization of<br />
transmitter performance:<br />
❑ Carrier frequency<br />
❑ RF output power<br />
❑ RF bandwidth and RF harmonics (see section 5.12)<br />
❑ Pilot frequency, phase, and modulation percentage<br />
❑ Audio frequency response<br />
❑ Audio distortion<br />
❑ Modulation percentage<br />
❑ FM and AM noise<br />
❑ Stereo separation between left and right<br />
❑ Crosstalk between main channel and subcarrier<br />
❑ 38–kHz subcarrier suppression<br />
In addition to the above tests, which pertain to signal quality, a complete check of<br />
the unit will include items listed in section 5.21.<br />
5.9.1 Audio Proof-of-Performance Measurements<br />
References to “100%” modulation assume 9% pilot and 91% for the remainder of<br />
the composite stereo signal.<br />
Because the audio processing threshold is at 90% modulation, it is not possible to<br />
make audio proof-of-performance measurements at 100% modulation through the<br />
audio processor. Instead, data is taken at a level below the audio processing<br />
threshold at 80% modulation.<br />
5.9.2 De-emphasis Input Network<br />
A precision de-emphasis network, connected between the test oscillator and the<br />
audio input of the transmitter, can be very helpful when making the audio<br />
measurements. Note that the input impedance of the transmitter or the source<br />
impedance of the test oscillator can affect network accuracy. With the de-emphasis<br />
network, oscillator level adjustments need only accommodate gain errors, instead<br />
of the whole pre-emphasis curve.<br />
Adjustments and Tests<br />
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