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2. UHF Dedicated SATCOM Programming Checklist
Table C-4 outlines programming parameters necessary for dedicated UHF SATCOM
net presets. See Figures C-1 and C-2 for the sub menu and programming tree.
Table C-4. UHF SATCOM Programming Parameters
Menu Item Options Remarks
FREQUENCY
Frequency Code
Receive Frequency
Transmit Frequency
Receive Only
Crypto Mode
Channel Number
001-249, or 999
999
NO
YES
None
Refer to Appendix A for list of FREQ codes.
Use 999 to manually enter non-standard uplink
and downlink frequencies.
225.00000 to 511.99999 mHz
YES for EMCON, no transmit.
COMSEC
Function switch in PT, mode defaults to DATA
only.
VINSON Not available on NB channels.
ANDVT 2400 max data rate.
KG-84 Data only in NB or WB.
FASCINATOR
Encryption Key TEK 01 to 25 Load TEKs first.
Analog Data
KG-84
Synchronization
YES
NO
Redundant Mode 1
Redundant Mode 2
Non-Redundant
Mode 3
Non-Redundant
Mode 4
Not available on NB channels. Available for
SATCOM to LOS BLACK RETRANS.
External devices with own modem, eliminates
crypto resyncs that interfere (KL-43C/F).
Match mode used in net.
HPW operation requires Mode 1.
HPW Transec Key ID TSK 01 to 25 TSK loaded in SATELLITE storage position.
Training Frames 6, 9, 12, 15, 30, or 60
Sets length of training frames sequence, 9 is
default.
DATA
DATA/VOICE
Only option w/KG-84 selected.
AUTO on ADF Port
AUTO on DATA Port
With VINSON, select port to receive DATA.
Data/Voice
DATA or VOICE With ANDVT COMSEC.
Modulation
MS181
HPW
Regular SATCOM
Requires using KG-84 encryption in mode 1.
Sync/Async Select ASYNC ASYNC requires port programming.
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