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Table D-8. 5-kHz DAMA Operations (Same Footprint/MHOP) Guide<br />
Procedure Steps/Notes<br />
Enter satellite<br />
ephemeris data<br />
Check COMSEC<br />
keys<br />
Load orderwire<br />
keys<br />
Check orderwire<br />
keys<br />
Change to DAMA<br />
preset and enter<br />
DAMA network<br />
Not required<br />
Note: This information is obtained from the unit frequency manager (who gets it<br />
from the SMC). It is required only if terminal is set up for silent, passive<br />
mode.<br />
There are eight positions to input satellite ephemeris data.<br />
This information changes. Information used for one exercise may differ for<br />
the next exercise.<br />
1. Change mode selector switch to CT.<br />
2. Scroll to database options and enter (press 2).<br />
3. Scroll to COMSEC key states and enter (press 7).<br />
4. Scroll through key positions to ensure key was filled. Update column should<br />
state 0, unless some of the keys were updated.<br />
1. Change mode selector switch to F2 position. Before loading orderwire keys, it<br />
is best to have the COMSEC keys already loaded. Key positions 1 through 8 are<br />
available. Orderwire keys need to be put in positions 1 to 4 only.<br />
2. Positions 5 to 8 are reserved for over-the-air rekeying in the future.<br />
The only way to check to see if keys were loaded is to go to F2 and see if the<br />
numbers are on the line.<br />
1. Go to current mode screen.<br />
2. Change mode to DAMA.<br />
3. Press preset number for channel and enter (press 2).<br />
4. Ensure all information is correct from preset by pressing enter through all fields.<br />
(The TEK is not part of the presets so special attention should be given to this field<br />
to ensure it is correct.)<br />
5. Press enter on start DAMA (radio does not change to DAMA mode until enter<br />
on network is done).<br />
Notes Watch screen for 5-kHz ACQUIRING; 5-kHz RANGE; 5-kHz LOGIN PND.<br />
If the radio does not go to 5-kHz LOGIN PND or an M is on the net<br />
acquiring line, check the following:<br />
Adjust antenna.<br />
Adjust output power.<br />
Refill keys.<br />
Ensure the proper key is loaded and in correct position.<br />
Radio automatically log in—check for status messages.<br />
Respond and view as necessary to all status messages received.<br />
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