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KRT2
VHF Communication
Transceiver

P/N 100-(0001)-(060)

Operation and Installation

Manual
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Record of Revisions

Revision Date Subject

1 06 Juni 2010 First issue
2 20 Sep 2010 Revision Stecker / Redaktionelle nderungen
3 05 Feb 2011 Editorial update
4 04 Mai 2012 Cable-harness correction
5 16 Mai 2012 Software advantage for battery indication, error reports
6 19.Aug 2012 Hints for mic. Installation & intercom
7 Sept. 2012 Correction wiring
8 Dec. 2012 Dynamic Microphone GND-wiring
8.1, 8,2 Feb.2013 Text corrections
9 March 2013 Additional drawing, clarify microphone GND
9.1 March 2013 Text corrections
9.2 April 2013 Hints in drawings
9.3 Aug. 2013 Text corrections, new cable drawings
9.4 Okt. 2013 Text corrections
9.5 Nov. 2013 New favourites management
9.6 Mai 2014 Menu-limitation, PTT-Mic.-assignment, Installation limitations, Text
corrections, Mic.-AUTO-enhancement

9.7 Jun 2014 Hint for speaker installation

9.8 July 2014 Add chapter 6.6.2 and 6.8.3.1, add drawing motorglider
9.9 Nov 2014 Update Installation and Limitations Section.
10.1 Jun 2015 Recommendation for SIT

List of Service-Bulletins (SB)

Service-Bulletins have to be inserted in the manual, and entered in

the table.
Rev. Date Date
SB Number No. Issued Inserted Name

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Unit overview
Item No. Product Overview
Basic Version
Introduction of::
2 Standard Microphone Inputs
Auxiliary Audio Input
DUAL Watch Function

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................6
1.1 Symbols ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Abbreviations.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Customer Service.............................................................................................................. 8
1.4 KRT2 Transceiver properties ........................................................................................... 8
2 Installation limitation ............................................................................................................9
2.1 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 9
3 CONTROL general .............................................................................................................9
3.1 Control Elements Overview ............................................................................................. 9
3.2 Display............................................................................................................................ 11
4 OPERATION .....................................................................................................................13
4.1 General............................................................................................................................ 13
4.2 ON / OFF Switching....................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Frequency Selection ....................................................................................................... 13
4.3.1 Direct Frequency Selection ..................................................................................... 14
4.3.2 Frequency Selection from the Favourites List ........................................................ 14
4.3.3 Storing and Editing Favourites................................................................................ 15
4.4 AUD Audio Menu ....................................................................................................... 18
4.4.1 VOL Volume ........................................................................................................ 18
4.4.2 SQ -- Squelch .......................................................................................................... 18
4.4.3 VOX Intercom Voice Trigger Level Setting ........................................................ 19
4.4.4 Manual Intercom...................................................................................................... 19
4.4.5 TXm PTT Switch Selection ................................................................................. 20
4.4.6 INT Intercom Volume .......................................................................................... 20
4.4.7 EXT External Audio Input Volume ..................................................................... 20
4.4.8 DIM Display Brightness (Batt.-voltage) .............................................................. 20
4.4.9 CON Display Contrast.......................................................................................... 20
4.4.10 SIT Side tone ........................................................................................................ 21
4.4.11 MIC Setup ............................................................................................................ 21
4.4.12 Menu locking........................................................................................................... 23
4.5 DUAL Watch.................................................................................................................. 24
4.6 Transmitter Operation..................................................................................................... 26
4.7 Self test monitor.............................................................................................................. 27
4.7.1 Optical side tone...................................................................................................... 27
4.8 Resetting to factory settings ........................................................................................... 28
4.9 SET UP - Menu .............................................................................................................. 29
4.9.1 ERASE Erasing the Favourites List ..................................................................... 29
4.9.2 Channel Spacing...................................................................................................... 30
5 Remote Control .................................................................................................................30
6 Installation .........................................................................................................................32
6.1 Installation Hints............................................................................................................. 32
6.2 Telecommunication Data................................................................................................ 32
6.3 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................ 32

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6.4 Unpacking and Inspecting the Equipment...................................................................... 33

6.5 Mounting ........................................................................................................................ 33
6.6 Electrical Connections.................................................................................................... 34
6.6.1 Microphone-Connection.......................................................................................... 34
6.6.2 Speaker & open microphone:.................................................................................. 35
6.6.3 Earphone Connection .............................................................................................. 36
6.6.4 External Audio Input ............................................................................................... 36
6.6.5 Speaker Connection................................................................................................. 36
6.7 Finally Audio-Setup ....................................................................................................... 37
6.7.1 For gliders ............................................................................................................... 37
6.7.2 For motor gliders dual seaters ................................................................................. 37
6.7.3 For Motor planes ..................................................................................................... 37
6.8 Wiring............................................................................................................................. 38
6.8.1 Wire Gauges ............................................................................................................ 38
6.8.2 Connector Pin-Configuration .................................................................................. 38
6.8.3 Wiring Diagram....................................................................................................... 39
6.8.3.1 Two place motor aircraft connection ............................................................... 39
6.8.3.2 Glider two place connection ............................................................................ 40
6.8.3.3 Glider single..................................................................................................... 41
6.8.3.4 Motor glider single........................................................................................... 42
6.8.3.5 Motor glider dual ............................................................................................. 43
6.8.4 Wiring for dynamic microphones ........................................................................... 45
6.8.5 Connection support ................................................................................................. 45
6.9 Antenna........................................................................................................................... 46
6.9.1 Antenna Selection ................................................................................................... 46
6.9.2 Installation Recommendation.................................................................................. 46
6.10 Microphone general .................................................................................................... 47
6.11 Post-Installation Check ............................................................................................... 47
6.12 Starting Up .................................................................................................................. 48
6.13 Accessories ................................................................................................................. 48
6.14 Drawings ..................................................................................................................... 49
6.14.1 Dimensions.............................................................................................................. 49
6.14.2 Installation Directions ............................................................................................. 50
7 Maintenance......................................................................................................................51
7.1 Periodic Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 51
7.2 Repair.............................................................................................................................. 51
7.3 Cleaning.......................................................................................................................... 51
8 ANNEX ..............................................................................................................................52
8.1 Frequency / Channel- schedule....................................................................................... 52
8.2 Technical Data................................................................................................................ 53

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1 GENERAL
This manual contains information about the physical, mechanical and
electrical properties as well as a description for the operation and
installation of the VHF airborne transceiver KRT2.

1.1 Symbols

WARNING
Non-compliance may cause personnel injury due to
radiation or fire.

CAUTION
Non-compliance may cause damage or incorrect operation
of the transceiver.

INFORMATION

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1.2 Abbreviations

Abb Description Definition

PTT Push to Talk Transmitter activation
VOX Voice operated intercom Voice level setting for the activation
of the intercom
INT Intercom level Intercom volume level setting
SQ Squelch Squelch setting
DIM Dimming Display brightness setting
CON Contrast Display contrast setting
EXT External audio input External Audio input level setting

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1.3 Customer Service

In order to process returned units most expeditiously, please fill in the
form Reshipment to be found under Service at http://www.dittel-
avionik.de.

Suggestions which will improve this manual are very

much appreciated at: http://www.dittel-avionik.de

Information concerning software updates are available

under AIRplus Avionics at http://www.dittel-avionik.de

1.4 KRT2 Transceiver properties

VHF airborne transceiver
Frequency range 118,000 to 136,975 MHz
Channel spacing 8,33/25 kHz (2278 channel)
Fast channel selection
4 separate microphone inputs (2 x standard or 2 x dynamics)
Audio-input for other audio devices
Installation: Standard panel cut-out (57 mm)
100 user definable frequencies with up to 8 character
designators

Continuous transmissions will be turned off after 2 minutes.

(Stuck mic function).

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2 Installation limitation
The conditions and tests required for (E)TSO approval of this article are
minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those
installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft
to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the
(E)TSO standards. (E)TSO articles must have separate approval for
installation in aircraft. The article may be installed only if the installation
is performed in accordance with Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness
requirements.

2.1 Installation
For installation hints, data, electrical connections and mounting
instructions please see section 6 Installations.

3 CONTROL general

3.1 Control Elements Overview

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ON / OFF Self-locking switch

1. Scanning between the Active and

DUAL Standby frequencies
2. Positioning cursor to the left when
WATCH
programming the station designator
1. Stepping through the audio menus
AUDIO VOL SQ VOX TX INT EXT DIM CON
SELECT SIT and MIC
2. Positioning cursor to the right when
programming the station designator
1. Frequency and designator selection
FAVOURITES from the favourites list
2. Programming of favourites (frequency
and designator)
Exchange
EXCHANGE of the
Active and Standby
frequencies
1. Selection of the frequency range
FREQUENCY MHz, 100kHz, 10kHz
2. Toggles between frequency and
designator when programming the
favourites
Sets all variable values in any menu
TURNING 1. Volume setting of headsets and
KNOB speakers

2. MHz/kHz selection of the standby

frequency in 3 different ranges
3. Favourite selection

4. Alpha character selection when

programming favourites

5. Change of microphone settings

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3.2 Display

Indication Meaning Remarks

RX Reception RX is displayed during
reception with a squelch
value of 02 or more
TX Transmission Transmitter operates
normally
Te Transmitter was turned off
automatically after 2 min
continuous operation
125.100 Active frequency
KIEL Active frequency station Displayed when frequency
designator and designator is stored in
the favourite list
VOL Receiver volume level When AUD was pressed
(default after a certain time the corresponding Audio
delay) Menu item and setting is
displayed
SQ Squelch
VOX Voice operated intercom

DIM Display brightness

CON Display contrast
INT Intercom - Volume
EXT Volume of external devices
TX** PTT button selection Left/Right/Both
SIDE Side tone During transmitter operation
BREMEN Standby frequency station Displayed when frequency
designator and designator is stored in
the favourite list

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Display Meaning Remark

DUAL Active frequency AND DUAL function is
Standby Frequency are deactivated by frequency
monitored simultaneously change or by pressing the
DUAL button again
[03] Favourite list index When frequency and
(MEMORY) (0-99) designator are stored at
this index they are
displayed
125.100 upper Active - frequency
134.825 lower Standby - frequency
< The pointer indicates what Arrow is positioned in
the turning knob will change correspondence to the
1) VOL SQ VOX..etc button pressed
2) Standby frequency ( AUD or FREQ)
BAT Supply voltage is low Battery low or
<10,5V Battery/Generator faulty
Er_ANT Antenna error Bad antenna match

ave Status of certain Audio a = AUX. Input active

menu functions v = VOX active
e = external Intercom
switch active
Er_PLL Internal error, no transmission Return the transceiver for
maintenance
Er_ADC Internal error, Return the transceiver for
maintenance
Er_FPA Internal error; unit not usable Return the transceiver for
maintenance
Er_I2C Internal error; unit not usable Return the transceiver for
maintenance
Er_si53 Internal error; unit not usable Return the transceiver for
maintenance
Er_D10 Internal error; reception corrupt Return the transceiver for
maintenance
Key_Block Internal error; unit not usable Return the transceiver for
maintenance

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4 OPERATION

4.1 General
In the normal operating mode in which the turning knob always is connected
to the volume (VOL). The normal operating mode can be left by pressing the
AUD, FREQ or MEMORY button.
When not in the normal mode and there is no pilot action for more than 10
seconds the unit returns to the normal mode.

4.2 ON / OFF Switching

ON / OFF switching is by the self-locking push switch.
After power up the following display will be displayed:

Device-name
KRT2
Software-
Version e.g. V2.0

Gertename
KRT2
Software-
Version e.g. V2.0

(example)

The unit then starts in the normal operating mode using and displaying the
data last used.

4.3 Frequency Selection

There are two different frequency selection methods:

Direct Input
Selection from the favourite list (index 0-99)
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4.3.1Direct Frequency Selection

The Standby-Frequency is set with the

turning knob in 3 different ranges. The
selected range is highlighted and can
be changed with the FREQ button.
Frequency ranges are: 1xx.nnn
1nn.xnn
1nn.nxx
Press the FREQ button once or
several times until the desired
frequency range is highlighted.
When the pointer is not next to the
Standby Frequency window, it will be
repositioned with the first pressing of
the FREQ button.

Exchanges the Active and

Standby frequencies.

When the Exchange button was not pressed, the Standby frequency
display will return to its normal appearance after 20 seconds.

4.3.2 Frequency Selection from the Favourites List

By pressing and operating the turning knob a specific favourite list

position can be accessed [xx] (xx = index 0 99). When frequency and
station designator have been defined, they will be displayed in the Standby
and station designator windows.

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The favourite list designators can be sorted in alphabetic order (see 3.3.3).

Exchanges the Active and Standby frequencies.

The selection procedure can be terminated with either the AUD or FREQ
buttons. Without pressing any of these buttons the unit will return to its
normal operating mode after 20 seconds.

4.3.3 Storing and Editing Favourites

Any displayed Standby Frequency can be given a designator and both can
be stored together as favourites in the favourite list. Both the frequency and
designator of a favourite can be edited.

First press button and by means of the turning knob go to the

desired favourite list position which may be empty or the favourite to be
edited (index [00 99]).
Press the MEMORY button a second time and EDIT-- will show up in the
program window.

In the designator window a

blinking cursor will show up
under the extreme left
character.

The turning knob selects the

desired character.

The AUD button positions the

curser one character to the
right. The DUAL button
positions the cursor one
character to the left and
simultaneously erases this
character.

The station designator can consist of maximum 8 characters.

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To change frequency just press the FREQ button and follow the normal
direct input procedure to edit the frequency.
To quite the frequency input press the MEMORY button again in order to
go to the station designator window for editing the designator if required.
Using the buttons FREQ and MEMORY it can be toggled any time between
designator and frequency input.
Keep in mind the watch dog timer which will terminate the input mode after
20 sec.

Termination / save firmware version 6.14 and after:

From the designator mode only terminate just by pressing , for short time
it appears SAVE and the system goes back into favourite selection.

A sorting process can be activated by pressing again MEMORY from

EDIT-mode.
SORT? will show up which stays for 20 seconds and it should be activated

by or skipped by MEMORY.
When activated all 99 favourites will sorted in alphabetical order which can
take several minutes.
During the sort procedure RUN nn is displayed in the program window,
with nn being the running index.
After skip or end of sort the transceiver then resumes the normal operating
mode.
When the MEMORY button is pressed during the time when RUN nn is
displayed the sorting procedure is terminated. The favourite list then is
sorted partially only and the transceiver resumes the normal operating
mode.

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Termination / save firmware version before 6.14:

In EDIT-mode pressing MEMORY again terminates editing and SAVE?
will show up.

SAVE? is available for 20 seconds and must be acknowledged by the

button. No acknowledgement within 20 seconds results in the termination of
the storing procedure.

Further favourites can be stored or edited by following the normal input

procedure.

For time saving purposes it is recommended to initiate the sorting

procedure after the last favourite has been saved or edited.

Example (Vers < 7.00) :

Button MEMORY -> [23] = select location
Button MEMORY -> -EDIT- = entry for name & frequency
Rotating knob + Cursor-buttons
Button FREQU -> frequency setting
Use MEMORY to go back to -EDIT-

Button MEMORY -> SAVE ? = now with use to save it (do nothing for cancelling)

After save it comes the question for sorting: Yes = , No = MEMORY or do nothing.

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4.4 AUD Audio Menu

Any action in the Audio Menu

requires the pointer (<) to be next
to the Audio menu window (see
picture). When the pointer is next to
the Standby frequency window, the
pointer can be repositioned by
pressing the AUD button once.

VOLnn is the Audio menu default

display. No action on any control for
more than 10 seconds will result in
the VOLnn display.
Audio Menu items can be accessed in the following order by repeatedly
pressing the AUD button.

VOL (default) SQ VOX TXm** INT EXT DIM CON SIT MIC

Audio menu items to right of the above list are less used than the left ones.

4.4.1 VOL Volume

Turning the turning knob changes the receiver volume.
VOLnn Range: 01 - 16

The VOL setting only concerns the receiver and not the
intercom system. Intercom volume values are set in the INT
audio menu.
.

4.4.2 SQ -- Squelch
Pressing the AUD button once enables the turning knob to change the
squelch level values.
SQnn Value range: 01 10

The Squelch setting is depending on several factors.

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For engine driven airplanes an initial setting of 05-08 is recommended.

Gliders may need a lower setting. The lower the Squelch level value the
higher is the input sensitivity. A high sensitivity setting is susceptible to
noise from other sources like ignition strobe-lights etc.

Standard SQ-level is 05 ... 08. Higher setting will suppress

weaker input signals. 01 = Squelch off, 02 = for long range.
Squelch does not influence the intercom system.

4.4.3 VOX Intercom Voice Trigger Level Setting

Pressing the AUD button twice enables the turning knob to change the voice
level which triggers the intercom.
The intercom voice trigger level must be set to such a value which
prevents that normal cockpit noise being heard in the earphones. The
intercom system should only be activated when talking at a normal
voice level into the microphone.
The higher the trigger level the louder the voice must be in order to
trigger the intercom system.
VOX on condition is indicated by flag v.
VOXnn Range: 01 10
In gliders with active speaker use VOX=10 only.

4.4.4 Manual Intercom

In case of extreme cockpit noise or uncompensated microphones the
Intercom can be controlled manually by using an external switch.
Therefore the VOX system must be activated permanently by selecting
VOX: 01.
To turn off the Intercom the talk switch (default closed) must be opened,
which will be indicated by e.

The manual Intercom turnoff only works by a deactivated external audio

input (see 4.4.7).

For use in gliders the VOX has to be set to 10 for disabling the speaker
control.

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4.4.5 TXm PTT Switch Selection

Pressing the AUD button three times enables the turning knob to enable
certain PTT switches.
On transmission only that microphone will be enabled which is related to the
PTT-L/R.
TXm** *- Left / -* Right / ** Both

4.4.6 INT Intercom Volume

Pressing the AUD button four times enables the turning knob to set the
intercom volume.
INTnn Range: 01 - 10
4.4.7 EXT External Audio Input Volume
Pressing the AUD button five times enables the turning knob to set the
external audio input volume. External audio inputs can be audio alarms, voice
alarms, Vario, etc. Required level is 200mVpp (6Vpp max).
Activation occurs for settings >00 and will be indicated by the flag a.
00 = turning off, 01 lowest level without threshold, 10 = highest gain .
EXTnn Range: 00 - 10

4.4.8 DIM Display Brightness (Batt.-voltage)

Pressing the AUD button six times enables the turning knob to set the
display brightness.
Display lighting current drain at maximum
brightness is only 10mA. Maximum
brightness is glare free even in darkness and
can be used continuously.
Indication of battery voltage (VDC).

DIMnn Range: 01 10

4.4.9 CON Display Contrast

Pressing the AUD button seven times enables the turning knob to set
the display contrast.
CONnn Range: 01 - 10

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4.4.10 SIT Side tone

Pressing the AUD button eight times enables the turning knob to set
the side tone volume. (for gliders should be set to 01)
SITnn Range: 0 9

4.4.11 MIC Setup

This mode is for microphone setup and test only without using the PTT.
It is not for normal operation.
Each of the two microphone input channels can be configured
individually, which enables different microphone types to be used.
A maximum of two microphones of same type may be connected to each
microphone input channel (see Microphone Connection 5.6.1).

The MIC Setup is the last item of the Audio menu and can be accessed
by pressing the AUD button nine times.

By pressing the DUAL button repeatedly L, R and AUTO can be selected.

L (R) means left (right) microphone input channel. The AUTO function is
explained later.
By means of the turning knob the displayed microphone input channel
amplifier gain (MIC-level-01-=-low-gain,-09-=high-gain) can be selected
individually. The microphone signal level is dynamically displayed as bar
and as numeric value (from-0.00-to-1.00) in the line below.
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The initial MIC-level should be 05, the engine should be running, use a
headset or earphone and speak at a normal voice level to fine-tune the
MIC-level. Whenever a new MIC-level is selected, the dynamic bar
indicator should then be at about 50%.
Special hint: At activation of MIC-Setup the present condition of speaker switch will
remain (SQU on/off). At speaker use a feet back can become active.

When the microphone setup menu is terminated, the new value is stored.
To activate AUTO the menu should be terminated with this selection, else
leave in L or R position.
The range of the MIC-level for standard microphones is 01 to 09.
MIC levels 10 and 11 are special settings for low microphone levels like
dynamic micro-phones often used in gliders.
Those levels are valid for the left (L) input only.

10 is used for non-amplified Electret microphones with a 8 volt supply

voltage.
11 is for dynamic microphones only.
For high gain selection (> 9) the use of side tone can lead to a feed back
at transmission. In that case it should be set to SIT01.

In the AUTO mode (up to Firmware version 6.16 every 30 sec. then at
transmission start) the left microphone impedance is measured. When
using an Electret microphone but a dynamic microphone is recognized,
internal switchover to the dynamic microphone type and vice versa will
take place. When using a dynamic microphone and an Electret
microphone is recognized, internal switchover to the Electret microphone
type will take place. For the dynamic microphone the gain value 11 will be
set for L. If Electret is recognized the presented values will be set.

The present recognized type will be updated (Mic: dyn/std) only if the mic.-
setup is re-entered.

For the std-part the previous individual setup is stored when the menu was
leaving.
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The MIC submenu is terminated by pressing the AUD button.

Additional indications
Additional indications for test purposes:

RxS: ..... RF receiver input level (from Automatic Gain Control)

Ext: ..... External audio input voltage
Mic: dyn or Mic: std
Display indicates, which microphone type has been selected after entering
the mic.-menu.

After firmware 6.17 or 7.02:

This Symbol appears on right side of STBY-Frequency in AUTO-mode
if the dynamic microphone has been recognized and activated after
transmission.
To reactivate the intercom a short press of the PTT is required.

4.4.12 Menu locking

For school operation the menus area TXm to MIC-setup can be locked.
To lock or unlock the button combination AUD & FREQ hast to be pressed
simultaneously for > 2 seconds .
In lock condition there will be displayed a L at the right end of the third
line.
To store those condition the setting of SQnn should be changed before
turning off.

VOL SQ VOX TXm INT EXT DIM CON SIT MIC

Available Locked and not available

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4.5 DUAL Watch

Because the communication transceiver KRT2 contains only one
receiver, DUAL watch is achieved by alternating between the Active and
Standby frequencies.
The DUAL button activates and deactivates the dual watch function.
Deactivation also can take place by pressing either the FREQ or
MEMORY buttons.
The frequencies to be watched should be selected prior to the DUAL
watch selection.
Scanning of frequencies is only possible when differentiating between
radio noise and radio transmissions. This can be achieved with the
squelch system set to a value of 02 or higher.

There must be radio noise suppression in order to

recognize reception. SQ must be 02 or higher.

When DUAL watch is activated, DUAL is displayed on the lowest line.

The pointer next to the DUAL display indicates the frequency on which
there is reception.
The Active frequency always has priority, so the receiver remains on the
Active frequency as long as there is reception on the Active frequency.
When there is no reception on both the Active frequency and the Standby
frequency the receiver scans both frequencies 5 times per second.
When there is reception on the Standby frequency the receiver stays on
the Standby frequency, however it switches to the Active frequency every
2 seconds for 0.3 seconds. When reception is detected on the Active
frequency the receiver stays on the Active frequency.
The pointer next to the DUAL display indicates on which frequency
there is reception.

Active-frequency-reception Standby-frequency-reception

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Standby and Active frequencies can be exchanged when in the DUAL

mode. The transmitter operates on the Active frequency only.

Summary:
Select the Standby frequency to be monitored in addition to in use
frequency.
With the AUD button and turning knob set SQnn to 02 or higher.
With the DUAL button activate the DUAL watch function.
When there is no reception on both the Active frequency and the
Standby frequency the receiver scans both frequencies 5 times per
second.

When scanning the Active frequency always has priority.

Deactivate the DUAL watch function with the DUAL or FREQ or

MEMORY buttons.

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4.6 Transmitter Operation

The unit transmits on the active frequency (upper line) as
long as a PTT (press to talk) switch is pressed.

Transmission Reception

TX indicates normal transmitter operation.

In the lower left corner of the display the carrier modulation is dynamically
displayed. It corresponds to the side tone which is not available on gliders
when no earphones are in use.

In order to avoid the blocking of the frequency by unintentional long

transmissions (stuck microphone) the transmitter is switched off after two
minutes and the display changes from TX to Te. To resume
transmission the PPT switch first must be released and then be pressed
again.

While transmitting the external audio input will be turned off automatically.
The microphone selection is dependant upon the pre-setting of the TXm-
activation.

The differential speaker output will be turned off to prevent an audio

feedback to the microphone. The speaker also will be disabled if the
intercom (VOX) is active.
The output for the headset will carry the side tone.

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4.7 Self test monitor

Operating in the background continuously there is a back ground test
system.
The field for battery status & error (see Control Elements Overview) is used
to indicate warnings and in the case of hardware failure, different error
reports be displayed there.

The warnings are:

BAT low battery voltage (becomes active < 10,5V)
At transmission
A-match bad antenna match or antenna defective.

Also while transmitting the TX-flag (left top) will change to

Te if transmission time has exceed (> 2 minutes)

All other reports starting with Er. Indicating a major hardware failure and
consequently the radio has to be returned to the factory.

4.7.1 Optical side tone

Especially when used in gliders, where headsets are generally not worn
and thus no side tone is heard, it is very helpful to see if the microphone is
working. The KRT 2 solves this problem
At left lower side, there is a modulation indicator that depicts the voice
level. When there is no modulation it becomes a small dot approximately in
the centre.
Also if it far off centre, it indicates that there is bad antenna matching.

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4.8 Resetting to factory settings

Returning to the factory settings can only be initiated during power-up.
To do this, during power-up the MEMORY and DUAL buttons must be
pressed simultaneously and the display will show SET DEFAULTS.
When the buttons are released the resetting to the factory settings takes
place. When resetting is completed DONE is displayed.
Resetting to the factory settings will not change any data in the favourite
list memory.

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4.9 SET UP - Menu

During power-up the MEMORY buttons must be pressed
There are two functions within the Set-up menu:
ERASE Erasing of the favourites (frequency and designator)
Channel Spacing 25kHz / 8,33kHz
Programming of the Set-up is done with the lower 3 buttons. Their
function is described on the display.

MEMORY FREQ

Set-up program exit is with the MEMORY button. The unit remains
powered and the normal operating mode is resumed.

Remark: =

4.9.1 ERASE Erasing the Favourites List

When in the SET UP Menu select the ERASE submenu with

the .

MEMORY FREQ

Erasing the favourites (frequency and designator) starts after the

button was pressed again. This procedure may last a few minutes during
which time ERASING is displayed.

All INFO frequencies and designators that were stored on delivery are
lost and all favourite index positions (01 to 99) are available to the user.
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4.9.2Channel Spacing

When in the SET UP Menu pressing the FREQ (S) button will change
the KRT2 into the Channel Space submenu.

MEMORY FREQ

The desired channel spacing then can be selected and the (X) then
indicates the actual channel spacing.

5 Remote Control
Tandem-seat airplanes can be equipped with the KRT2RC Remote
Control Unit. The remote control unit is connected to RS232 serial
interface and enables selection of the most common settings like
frequency, volume, squelch, VOX, display contrast and brightness. In
addition the unit has an independent memory for favourites (frequency
and designator).
Transmission error messages are displayed in the error window in the
third line
R_Time = Time-out transmission error
R_ChkS = Checksum error
R_Cmd = Unknown command
R_Char = Data error
R_Freq = Wrong Frequency
The error message disappears when a valid command or a new
frequency has been input, latest however after 5 seconds.
Remote control unit errors do not interfere with the KRT2
transceiver operation.

Data transmission between the transceiver KRT2 and the remote control
unit (KRT2-RC) is checked once every minute. A r in the upper right
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corner is displayed when there is no malfunction.

The KRT2-RC can also operate the KRT2 in a fully stand-alone mode
such the KRT2 can be installed anywhere in the aircraft and be operated
remotely by the KRT2C. This feature will be useful in tandem aircraft, or
aircrafts with very little space behind the instrument panel

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6 Installation

6.1 Installation Hints

The following hints should be considered for installation.
A certified maintenance shop should perform the wiring (or as required by
local national regulations). For the wiring diagram refer to chapter 6.8

6.2 Telecommunication Data

The following data may be required for the radio station licence.
Manufacturer AIRplus Maintenance GmbH
Type KRT2
EASA Number P/N 100-90001-00
Power Output 6W
Frequency: 118,000 136,975 MHz
6k00A3E fr 25khz channel spacing
Emission Designator:
5k00A3E fr 8,33kHz channel spacing

6.3 Scope of delivery

Part Number Description

KRT2 KRT2 - VHF Transceiver
ZUB2 (3 pcs) Mounting screw KRT2 - for panels up to
3mm
Operation and Installation Manual
EASA Form 1

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6.4 Unpacking and Inspecting the Equipment

Carefully unpack the equipment. Damages due to transportation
must immediately be reported to the shipping company. Save the
shipping container and all packing material to substantiate your
claim.

For storage or reshipment the original packing material

should be used..

6.5 Mounting
In cooperation with the maintenance shop, mounting details are
specified. The maintenance shop can manufacture and install all
cables that may be required..
Avoid installing the unit in the vicinity of heat sources. Sufficient
air-circulation is required.
There must be sufficient space for cables and connectors.
Avoid sharp bends and wiring close to control cables.
Cable length must be such that connectors are accessible for
repair.
The wiring to the transceiver must be installed such that water
droplets formed by condensation will not run into the connector.
Remove the turning knob in order to install the transceiver:
o Remove the turning knob cap with an appropriate tool.
o Loosen the screw and remove the turning knob.
o Install cap correctly oriented!
Installation is from the front side of the instrument panel with
three 4mm screws in a 57mm panel cut-out.
For installation details and drawings refer to chapter 6.8.3

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6.6 Electrical Connections

The 15-pin D-Sub connector contains all electrical connections except the
antenna.

The battery plus connection must be protected with at least

3-amps slow blow fuse !

6.6.1 Microphone-Connection
Both the L (left) and R (right) microphone input channels can either be
connected to standard microphones (standard signal level 1Vpp) or to
dynamic microphones (standard signal level 5mV to 10mV). R has less
sensitivity (30mV).
For standard microphones a supply voltage of 8V at 330 is provided.
Elementary Electret microphones can also be connected. They have
considerably lower signal levels and therefore require an 8V supply
voltage.
The microphone input channel amplifier gain can be selected via the
MIC-Setup menu 4.4.11.
When dynamic microphones are used in gliders the 8V supply voltage is
switched off for power saving purposes. Also if R-input is not used it
should be loaded or grounded and not be connected to open wires.
Standard microphones normally used in headsets together with dynamic
microphones generally cannot be used at the same time, just
alternatively.
Motor gliders should have a toggle switch installed to differentiate
between motor less flight with dynamic microphones and powered flight
with headsets.

When the AUTO mode is selected in the MIC-Setup menu the KRT2
automatically recognizes on MIC-L (pin 3) which microphone type has
been switched and acts accordingly.
Both inputs must not be wired together. L is the master.
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Because the 8V supply voltage is switched off when dynamic microphones

are used during glider flight the second (co-pilot) headset microphone is
disabled.
A maximum of two microphones of same type may be connected to each
microphone input channel.

6.6.2 Speaker & open microphone:

An open microphone together with a speaker and intercom is not

possible.
Running a speaker together with an open microphone (goose neck) the
Intercom operation hast to be turned off by setting VOX=10 or opening
the intercom switch (indicating e), other vice a feedback from the
speaker will occur.

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6.6.3 Earphone Connection

Several earphones of same type can be connected in parallel. The total
impedance should not be less than 60 Ohms.

6.6.4 External Audio Input

Audio alarms or even music can be made available via the external audio
input. When this input is not used it must be connected to ground in order
to avoid noise. PIN5 must be connected to Battery minus (GND).

6.6.5 Speaker Connection

The high output power for the speaker requires a differential interconnection.
This does not allow that one side of the speaker wires is grounded.
Both the wires have to be installed fully insulated.
Special intention has to be paid at gliders after retrofitting on older installations.
Check with a meter the resistance between one speaker wire and the case of KRT-2 for
high impedance.

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6.7 Finally Audio-Setup

This is an overview for a correct audio set up depending on the usage.
Ground the unused MIC.-R input if unused.

6.7.1 For gliders

Press button AUD 3x for VOX: Set to VOX 10 (turn off) or open the intercom switch
(indicating e).
Press button AUD 4x for TXm: Set to TXm**.
Press button AUD 6x for EXT: Set to EXT 00 (turn off).
For dynamic Microphones:
Press button AUD 10x for MIC: Set to MIC-L to Level 11.
Press button AUD 8x for SITxx: Set to SIT01 (turn to min.)
For Electret Microphones:
Press button AUD 10x for MIC: Set to MIC-L to a level (3 to 10) so that indication is
just exceeding of the maximum.
Leave the menu in position L (not AUTO).

6.7.2 For motor gliders dual seaters

For change mode (motoring & headset gliding & dynamic microphone)

Press button AUD 3x for VOX: Set to VOX 3.

on condition for motoring.
Press button AUD 4x for TXm: Set to TXm**.
Press button AUD 6x for EXT: Set to EXT 00 (turn off),
or on condition.
Press button AUD 10x for MIC: Set MIC-L to level 5 or as required,
Set MC-R as required or to 1 if unused.
select AUTO and leave menu.

6.7.3 For Motor planes

Press button AUD 3x for VOX: Set to VOX 3 (turn off).
Press button AUD 4x for TXm: Set to TXm**,
or on condition.
Press button AUD 6x for EXT: Set to EXT 00 (turn off),
or on condition.
Press button AUD 10x for MIC: Set to MIC-Level 3 or as required
Set MC-R as required or to 1 if unused.
Leave the menu in position L (not AUTO).

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6.8 Wiring

6.8.1 Wire Gauges

Supply lines (Power, GND): AWG18 (0,83 mm)

Control lines: AWG22 (0,38 mm)

All wires must be aviation certified.

6.8.2 Connector Pin-Configuration

If manual intercom is not used, pin 12 should be grounded.

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6.8.3 Wiring Diagram

6.8.3.1 Two place motor aircraft connection

Microphone-Setup: set L / R as required for headset, leave not in AUTO

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6.8.3.2 Glider two place connection

Microphone-Setup: leave in L =11, (not AUTO)

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6.8.3.3 Glider single

Microphone-Setup: leave with L =11, (not AUTO)

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6.8.3.4 Motor glider single

Microphone-Setup: set L / R as required for headset, leave not in AUTO-mode.

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6.8.3.5 Motor glider dual

Dynamic Mikrophon

Microphone-Setup: R for headsets, leave menu in AUTO mode.

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Electret Mikrophon

Microphone-Setup: leave L = 39 (in case of dynamic =11),

R=3 (not AUTO-mode).

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6.8.4 Wiring for dynamic microphones

Special attention is required for the wiring for dynamic microphones.
Because of the required high gain any mistake on the ground wiring leads
to interferences and feed backs.
The basic rules are:
Never join power current grounds with the microphone ground.

The cleanest GND is the case of the radio.

Put the battery-GND to the case and pin 1 and the microphone-GND to
the pin 9 only.

6.8.5 Connection support

In order to connect shields of all cables at a single point and to avoid

ground loops an adapter board as shown is recommended.

The adapter board is placed between the connector pin rows and
soldered to the BAT plus pins 8,15 and GND pins 1 and frame.
Pin 9 (microphone-GND) is provided on two pads for shielding.
Further information printed on the board serves to connect all cables to its
corresponding pins.

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6.9 Antenna

6.9.1 Antenna Selection

A 50 Ohms impedance VHF-COM-antenna is required.
The antenna must be approved in respect to aircraft type and
installation location.
The antenna specifications can only be fulfilled when properly installed

6.9.2 Installation Recommendation

The manufactures instructions have to be observed.
The metallic contact between airplane surface and antenna ground
must be very good. Non-metallic airplanes must have installed a metal
sheet, foil or mesh of at least 8080 cm inside the fuselage as electric
counterweight..
In order to avoid interference the distance between a COM an NAV
antenna or between a COM and another COM antenna should be as
large as possible. A distance of 2 meters normally is sufficient.
The antenna must be installed vertically and as far as possible away
from parts like propeller, landing-gear, rudder etc., that may influence
propagation of the radio signals.
In gliders the internal antenna provided by the airplane manufacturer is
to be used.

The RF-antenna cable may not be part of other cable

sets like power-supply or microphone.
It must not be placed together with any other COM, NAV
or transponder antenna cable.
THIS IS MOST IMPORTANT.

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6.10 Microphone general

The correct setting of the MIC and VOX values is of great importance
for the Intercom system (see 4.4.3. VOX Intercom Voice Trigger Level
and 4.4.11. MIC Setup).
The VOX intercom voice trigger level must be set to such a value that
the intercom system is activated when speaking at a normal voice level
into the microphone. It should be set so that it is not triggered by normal
cockpit noise.
When there is extreme cockpit noise or there are uncompensated
microphones VOX should be activated with VOX=01 permanently and
enable/disable by a manual intercom switch.
The manual intercom operation is possible with one or two separate,
parallel connected, optional intercom switches. These switches are not
the PTT switches. The intercom switches connect pin12 (intercom) with
GND (pin1).
The intercom-deactivation will be indicated with e if pin12 is not on
GND.
Communication with the VOX system requires pin 12 to be connected to
GND by means of one or two intercom switches.
The KRT2 unit transmits only when a PTT switch is pressed.
Cockpit noise suppression is only possible with differential microphones
used in modern headsets. Normal Electret microphones are not
suitable.

6.11 Post-Installation Check

A certified maintenance shop must verify the proper

operation of the VHF transceiver or as required by
national regulations.

A complete check of all airplane systems is required to certify that the

new wiring is not causing any malfunction.
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The standing wave ratio (SWR) must be less than 3:1.

A test flight is recommended to verify proper transceiver operation.

The following items should be checked:

Check transceiver operation with a radio station at least 50 km away

when at 2000ft or above.
Check if there is unusual electrical interference or noise.
If possible check the transceiver operation on low and high
frequencies of the VHF frequency band.

6.12 Starting Up
Switch the unit on with the ON button.
The following display will appear:

The start display shows device type and the software number. It then
changes into the normal operating mode (Direct Input).

6.13 Accessories
Suitable accessories such as antennas, cable sets, and switches can be
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purchased at our online shop on http://www.dittel-avionik.de or from

other avionics suppliers.

6.14 Drawings
6.14.1 Dimensions

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6.14.2 Installation Directions

Connection Area Panel Cut-out

Mount / demount the rotation knop.

Never pull the button by force or press it onto the axis !

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7 Maintenance

7.1 Periodic Maintenance

No scheduled servicing tasks are required on the KRT-2 VHF unit.

7.2 Repair

Only exchange and flat repair of the equipment is permitted. In case of

equipment failure, the unit must be sent to the manufacturer. Refer to
section 1.3 Customer Service

7.3 Cleaning
Clean the display only with, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner
that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings.

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8 ANNEX

8.1 Frequency / Channel- schedule

The following table contains the operating and displayed frequencies
between 118.000 and... 118.100 MHz. The table can be continued up
to 136.975 MHz following the same principle.
Operating Cannel Displayed Displayed
frequency Spacing channel Channel
(MHz) (kHz) 8.33/25 kHz Mode 25 kHz Mode

118.0000 25 118.000 118.000

118.0000 8.33 118.005
118.0083 8.33 118.010
118.0166 8.33 118.015
118.0250 25 118.025 118.025
118.0250 8.33 118.030
118.0333 8.33 118.035
118.0416 8.33 118.040
118.0500 25 118.050 118.050
118.0500 8.33 118.055
118.0583 8.33 118.060
118.0666 8.33 118.065
118.0750 25 118.075 118.075
118.0750 8.33 118.080
118.0833 8.33 118.085
118.0916 8.33 118.090
118.1000 25 118.100 118.100
118.1000 8.33 118.105
etc. etc. etc. etc.

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8.2 Technical Data

GENERAL
Compliance ED-23C Class 4-6
Standards RTCA DO-186B Class 4
ED-23C Class C-D-E-H1/2
RTCA DO-186B Class H1/2
RTCA DO-178B/ED-12B Level D
ETSO-2C169a
Standards EUROCAE ED-23C
RTCA DO-160E
RTCA DO-178B/ED, Level D
Dimensions Height: 68mm (after 2014: 62mm)
Width: 62mm
Depth: 144mm plus rear panel plugs 60mm
Weight 0.36 kg
Mounting panel mounting, cut-out 57 mm
Temperature Ranges
Operation -20 C to +55 C
Storage -55 C to +85 C
Maximum Height 35000 ft
Vibration DO-160E, Cat. S, Vibration Curve M
Humidity RTCA DO-160E, Cat. A
Shock 6G operation
20 G crash safety
RTCA DO-160F ENV. CAT. [C1Z]CAA[SM]XXXXXXZBAAA[YY]M[B3F3]XXA
Power Supply 9 VDC to 33VDC test @ 13.8VDC
Transmitter: 2.0 A (typ.)
Receiver: 0.13 A
Illumination 0.02A
Audio Power amp. Up to 1A
emergency operation: 9 VDC
Power Consumption Standby 1.6W, Transmit 30 W
Frequency Range 118.000 .. 136.995 MHz
Frequency Stability 5 ppm
Fuse external fuse required: 3 A, slow-blow

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Compass Safe Distance 30 cm

TRANSMITTER
POWER OUTPUT 6 W (nominal) @ >13.5V
4 W (minimal)
HARMONIC DISTORTION <10 % at 70 % modulation
SIDETONE OUTPUT >0,5W an 300 (head set output)
MICROPHONE INPUTS 2 x standard (50mV2V) into 100
or 2 x dynamic
HARMONIC CONTENT >60dBc
MODULATION FIDELITY deviation <6 dB von 3502500Hz
CARRIER NOISE LEVEL >35dB at 70% Modulation index
UNWANTED FREQUENCY <1kHz at m=70% / 1kHz
MODULATION
DUTY CYCLE 2 minutes on, 4 minutes off;
automatic turn-off after 2 minutes
continuous transmitter operation
RECEIVER
SENSITIVITY -105 dBm (>6 dB S+N/N,
m = 30 % / 1 kHz)
BANDWIDTH / 25 KHZ -6-dB-bandwidth > 8.0 kHz
BANDWIDTH / 8.33 KHZ -6-dB-bandwidth > 2.78 kHz
SELECTIVITY -40-dB-bandwidth < 17.0 kHz
(channel spacing 25 KHZ) -60-dB-bandwidth < 22.0 kHz
SELECTIVITY -60-dB-bandwidth < 7.37 kHz
(channel spacing 8.33 KHZ)
SPEAKER OUTPUT 10 W into 4
Deviation of NF-output < 6 dB
AGC CHARACTERISTIC
from 10 V to 10 mV
SQUELCH Automatic Squelch (adjustable)

SPURIOUS RESPONSES > 80 dB

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User & Installation manual DE-3000-800100e
VHF- Communication Transceiver
KRT2 & KRT 2A Revision 9.10
For Software >5.00
Jun 2015

DISTORTION (3502500Hz) <25% at rated power (85% / -33dBm)

<10% at 10dB below rated power
(70% / -33dBm)

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