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MT-4E Analog and P25 Digital Radio Systems - Daniels Electronics

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FREQUENCY (MHz)<br />

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NORM<br />

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Chapter 6: Additional <strong>Radio</strong> System Tests 61<br />

RF Carrier Signal Levels on Links between Sites<br />

When linking two radio systems together it is advantageous to test the RF signal strength between<br />

the linked sites. A carrier signal level test can be performed by keying up the transmitter that links<br />

to the radio site under test <strong>and</strong> measuring the RF carrier level at the receive antenna. Keying up the<br />

transmitter at the other site can be done with a portable radio at your location, or by having someone<br />

else key that link with a portable or base station. Measurement of the RF carrier level can be performed<br />

by two different methods.<br />

The fi rst method to measure the RF carrier signal level is by connecting a switched RF attenuator<br />

between the antenna port of the fi ltering equipment <strong>and</strong> the antenna as shown in Figure 6-4. Switch the<br />

attenuator just until the receiver squelches <strong>and</strong> note the amount of attenuation. This is the fade margin<br />

of the RF carrier signal on that link.<br />

The second method to measure the RF carrier signal level is to measure the RSSI of the Receiver<br />

(either by the voltage output on the System Regulator or the RSSI meter built into the Service section<br />

of the RSS). Note the RSSI level, then connect a test set to the antenna port of the fi ltering equipment<br />

<strong>and</strong> adjust the RF carrier level until the noted RSSI level is achieved. This is the received RF carrier<br />

level on that link.<br />

REPEATER<br />

CONTROL<br />

TRANSMITTER<br />

RECEIVER<br />

TRANSMITTER<br />

RECEIVER<br />

SYSTEM REGULATOR<br />

REPEATER<br />

CONTROL<br />

TRANSMITTER<br />

RECEIVER<br />

TRANSMITTER<br />

RECEIVER<br />

SYSTEM REGULATOR<br />

ON<br />

OFF<br />

SPKR<br />

INT<br />

EXT<br />

POWER<br />

ON<br />

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DANIELS<br />

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DANIELS<br />

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DANIELS<br />

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ON<br />

OFF<br />

SPKR<br />

INT<br />

EXT<br />

DANIELS<br />

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POWER<br />

ON<br />

DANIELS<br />

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DANIELS<br />

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DANIELS<br />

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DANIELS<br />

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Filtering<br />

Equipment<br />

DANIELS<br />

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LINK<br />

ANTENNA<br />

LINK ANTENNA<br />

RF Carrier Signal<br />

between Sites<br />

Switched Attenuator<br />

Portable<br />

Repeater<br />

Site A<br />

Repeater<br />

Site B<br />

Figure 6-4: RF Carrier Level on Link Test<br />

MG-001 <strong>Daniels</strong> <strong>MT</strong>-<strong>4E</strong> <strong>Radio</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />

www.danelec.com<br />

Maintenance<br />

Guide

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